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Cover: Maree Paynter & Craig Lovell (p 31) by Adrienne Pitts.

Contents: Omanu School gardners (p 40) by ilk.

That’s why school gardens are so important — arming kids with the know-how and confidence to not only grow fruit and veges, but to enjoy them. Plus there’s the host of other positives (mental and physical), gained from working outside, getting your hands dirty. You may have seen first-hand the joy these gardens provide — as parents, volunteers or members of the community that have contributed in some way. The people from PiPS oversee seven fantastic local gardens so we joined them at Omanu School to see the kids in action (page 40).

Maree Paynter and Craig Lovell have created Bee First Aparies mead, with Maree schooling up in the art of honey fermentation to make this ancient drink (31). Between the clever pair, they’ve collected the honey, erected a shed, blended, bottled and even dealt with the odd explosion...

If your whare walls are looking a bit bare, the time might be right to start buying some art. Jessica Agoston Cleary’s piece (53) is basically art collecting 101. Wannabe collectors will be reassured to read that buying that first piece needn’t be an intimidating process or cost a bomb.

Tauranga Moana’s 2023 Matariki theme is Tupuānuku — one of the stars in the Matariki cluster that’s connected to kai and rongoā (traditional medicines) that are grown in the ground. Mark this uniquely New Zealand celebration by joining in one of the many events at mymatariki.co.nz

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