Hawke’s Bay

Jill Malcolm discovers a bounty of artisan goodies in Wairoa. Find out how you could win a beautiful Made in Wairoa gift box full of delicious goodies below.

If you love trains you’ll enjoy spending the night at a heritage railway station restored in ‘50s style, says Vivienne Haldane

NZMCD writer Vivienne Haldane goes on a wine-tasting trail to explore Hawke’s Bay’s award-winning winesn

NZMCD tries out the new cycle bridge connecting the Central Hawke’s Bay towns of Waipukurau and Waipawa

A pit stop for many travellers, Lake Tutira offers a charming campsite to spend a nightn

MCD writer Jill Malcolm discusses freedom camping on the East Cape and the recent changes made to the by-laws

Jill Malcolm, former editor of MCD, visits St Mary’s church which had been built under the patronage of Sir Apirana Ngata

MCD explores the experience of taking a dog tramping and camping, and what you should be made aware of

MCD explores Gisborne, taking a look at their historic buildings

MCD visted Napier's public walls, exploring the stories of the painters and the tales they tell of the ocean and our part in its preservation

MCD reminisces history at the 1959's Silky Oak Chocolate shop in Napier, explaining the acquired western taste for chocolate over the centuries

MCD takes you on a adventure with Back Country Tag Along Tours on a four-wheel drive day trip to Mangatutu Hot Springs in Hawke’s Bay