An oasis of calm in the city’s beating heart, Hotel Britomart combines serious eco-credentials, luxury, and quality. A soulful, serene stay just a stone’s throw from all the goings-on Auckland has to offer.
Make the most of the beautiful weather and long days by heading to Takapuna for some fun in the sun! The natural scenery and setup of Takapuna makes it easy to keep your summer going, so gather the troops, the friends, and the family, and come on over to Takapuna for one (or more!) of our favourite things to do.
Though we may move away from our countries of origin, do we ever really leave home in our heads? I decided to ask around…
Sunday starts early, driving from Napier to Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market. Jazz buskers and the waft of bacon greet us as we enter a circle of vans, trailers and gazebos positioned amongst shady ancient trees and backing onto Waikoko Gardens’ tranquil lily ponds.
Growing up, Krystel English never imagined becoming a fashion designer, despite being seemingly born for the role. In the 1980s her parents, Gloria and Mel, ran Fidgit’s Fashion on Auckland’s Darby Street, a hip men’s and women’s boutique that carried its success into Australian department stores and even counted Stevie Nicks among its customers.
