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MAVIS & CO OPENING SOON IN ROTOTUNA

Rototuna residents are in for a treat with Mavis & Co opening a new café in March. Expect the same delicious pastries and hand-crafted treats you have come to expect from Mavis & Co with a fresh new look. In addition to the gorgeous café breakfast and lunch offering served with their award-winning signature single origin coffee, Mavis & Co Rototuna (@mavisandcorototuna) will also be serving a bistro style dinner menu. Find them next to New World Rototuna.

THE EVER-EXPANDING FAT KIWI

The Fat Kiwi in Otorohanga is just over a year old yet this little chick continues to grow at a rapid pace. In what can only be described as a turbulent year Jaimee and Mel have done a great job, not just in creating a vibrant café but in offering delicious catering options, cooking classes and wonderful retail section. In fact, there are plans afoot to expand the retail offering, so watch this space!

CHANGES AFOOT AT FALLS RETREAT.

From Sunday 21st March the Bistro at The Falls Retreat will no longer be operating for casual dining. Celebrating 10 years this year, owners Emma Walters and Brad King have spent time revisiting their business strategy and have decided to refocus on the core of why they started the business: creating experiences. This means their popular cooking and gardening workshops, their Paddock to Plate Dining Experience, weddings and elopements, functions and other special events as well as their boutique accommodation offering. Emma said, "This is not the end, it’s an evolution. We are excited to start focusing on offering unique food experiences, special events and workshops where we can showcase our paddock to plate ethos. Our aim is to continue to connect our guests with food, nature and each other."

LAKEWOOD APARTMENTS

Overlooking Lake Te Koo Utu Domain (Cambridge) and the hills beyond, the Lakewood Townhouses are in an incredible central location, combining amenities, attractions and convenience. The 20 freehold Lakewood Townhouses now for sale offer urban living surrounded by green spaces and a thriving community. The three-storey townhouses feature generous open plan living areas and are a mix of either three or four bedrooms. Over-height glazing and ceilings maximise natural light and views – the result, luxurious and easy-care living. Get in quick and secure yours. www.lakewoodtownhouses.nz

HERBAL DISPENSARY

The trailblazing store that is The Herbal Dispensary in Raglan recently got new owners. Taking over the reins from Bronwyn and Geoff are Natalie Jacques and her partner Loic. “It was perfect timing,” remarks Natalie who worked at The Herbal Dispensary between 201418. “I was sitting outside the Herbal Dispensary last year having an ice cream when Bronwyn mentioned they were going to sell and perhaps I may want to buy it. My partner had just sold his business in the Mount and so the both of us seriously started thinking about it.” Natalie has a Bachelor of Health Science, an Advanced Diploma of Herbal Medicine, and an Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy from the South Pacific College of Natural Therapies. Over the last 20 years she has practised in Auckland, London, Raglan, Hamilton and Mount Maunganui. “This,” Natalie says, “has allowed me to work with and learn from many health professionals such as fellow medical herbalists, integrated doctors and osteopaths.” The Herbal Dispensary is a magic shop to visit, be it to wander around the garden, stock up on organic produce or to seek health advice from one of their many qualified staff. Next time you are in Raglan pop in and say hi to Natalie, Loic and the team.