by Tash McGill | Oct 26, 2023 | Around NZ, Drinks, News
In the Bay of Plenty, where lush green hills meet the shimmering blue of the Pacific Ocean, a summer tradition like no other is about to unfold. As the season of long days and warm nights glimmers near and when Kiwis yearn for something refreshing and adventurous to...
by Tash McGill | Jul 8, 2020 | Local Heroes
In the summer of 2005, someone told me about the fledgling Tauranga Farmers’ Market. It was described as a handful of produce stalls on Arundel Street and my informant was a bit dismissive. She said there really wasn’t a lot to choose from. The market—which had...
by Tash McGill | Jul 8, 2020 | Local Heroes
You don’t have to choose between Oscar and Otto, two hot new additions to Tauranga’s Strand. Otto can be your day time go to while Oscar comes into its own in the evening. The ‘naughty twins’ are the brain children of Catherine MacLoughlin and Hamish Carter, local...
by Tash McGill | Jul 8, 2020 | Local Heroes
Dubbed the elixir of life, coffee—the undeniably beloved brew is far more than just a dark caffeinated liquid. Excelso founders Carrie and Jeff are committed to helping people drink the best coffee and to understand the intense process that is involved in every cup....