OUT AND ABOUT

In Waitaki, sample the freshest produce from land and sea, expertly prepared by talented local chefs at award-winning restaurants. Stop by Craftwork Brewery and Tasting Room in Ōamaru for Belgian-inspired beers and Cucina for their gold medal-winning dishes made with fresh local produce. At High Country Salmon, indulge in the family-owned salmon farm’s chinook or king salmon. Don’t miss the vibrant Ōamaru Farmers’ Market or the Riverstone Kitchen, named New Zealand’s Restaurant of the Year in 2010. For wine lovers, Waitaki Valley’s Q Wine and River-T Estate offer premium varieties, while The New Zealand Whisky Collection tells the story of New Zealand’s whisky distilling history. And for cheese lovers, visit Whitestone Cheese Co. to taste unique flavours crafted by one of New Zealand’s leading artisan cheesemakers. Come treat your taste buds to the culinary delights of Waitaki District. waitakinz.com

Kaiapoi’s NZULU blends African heritage, love for New Zealand, and cross-cultural design sensibilities. The owner, Shirley, sources limited edition items from international designers to keep the collection fresh and unique. Visit the store at 121 Williams Street, Kaiapoi, and stay tuned for what’s to come. nzulu.co.nz

Naumi Hotel, located on Wellington’s iconic Cuba Street, boasts luxuriously appointed, colourful rooms that are playful and offer fantastic views of the city beyond. Lola Rouge is Naumi’s in-house restaurant. Its Asian fusion menu is a nod to the best of New Zealand’s ingredients. Stop by The Parlour and check out its impressive cocktail selection.

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Explore Southland’s picture-perfect frosty mornings that give way to fine, sunny days – an impeccable setting for Southland’s chic, imaginative, and sophisticated winter events! From vibrant fashion celebrations at MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards to experiencing magical family days at the ILT Kidzone Festival and witnessing NZ’s finest artists at Riversdale Arts 50th Mixed Media Art Exhibition. What will you choose?