Editor's letter
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ost locals are familiar with Golden Bay and the spell it casts on visitors and residents alike. Unique it is, and with only one road into and out of the area, Golden Bay is definitely a destination rather than a Sunday drive. Its isolation is part of what makes it so special, although that same isolation can also lead to logistical problems. Notwithstanding, those who live in the bay love it, as do many visitors who return time and again to enjoy its scenic, artistic and creative delights. Indeed some are so taken with the area that they choose to make it their home. Read more in the following pages. Home is where the heart is and what tugs at the ticker’s strings differs for each and every one of us, yet there are constants such as the sea, the people, family and the weather that help us decide where we want to live. As we age and discover more about what we really want in life, some of those criteria change and opportunities open up, such as relocating to Golden Bay, or indeed other lifestyle options across the Top of the South. For some, business is also a determining criterion – we all need money to survive – and operating a successful business is a must to guaranteeing income. That’s where mentoring can help, from taking an idea and running with it, to taking the next step in an established business. Luckily Nelson Tasman and Marlborough have a number of business mentoring options and levels so there’s no excuse for not diving right in and seeking help if you need it. Even if you don’t think you need it, an occasional revision doesn’t hurt. This month’s issue is chock full of good reading so sit down, turn the pages and enjoy! LY N D A PA P E S C H
Love local
Congratulations to Hogarth Chocolate and Choco Loco
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hat’s not to love about chocolate? And we have several awardwinning artisan chocolatiers in the top of the South Island, including Nelson’s Hogarth Chocolate and Takaka’s Choco Loco. The country’s top chocolates were named recently after judges tasted 135 New Zealand-made chocolates, many unique to this country because of ingredients such as manuka honey and Central Otago pinot noir. Judges awarded 15 gold, 17 silver and 16 bronze medals. Hogarth Chocolate won the Supreme Award in the 2018 NZ Chocolate Awards for its Buttered Toast and Sea Salt Bean-to-Bar product. Judges described this chocolate as irresistible, exceptional, unique and flawless, unanimous in their decision to make it the supreme winner. Hogarth also won four gold medals and two best in class awards. Takaka’s Choco Loco won a gold medal for its A Currant Affair chocolate. Kath and Gay from Choco Loco love and live chocolate, handcrafting delicacies with zero preservatives, palm sugar or fake flavour additives. They use fresh ingredients – mostly local and some straight out of their own garden – all within a base of quality handdipped or moulded Belgian chocolate.
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Lynda Papesch lynda@wildtomato.co.nz
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