Lara Bui knows the power of plants — how their colours and shapes can lift a room, but also how they can lift spirits, which is one of the key reasons she came to launch her business, Cool Plants. 

We visit Isaac Weston, the talent behind the lustrous copper artworks of Re.Work.It., to see his gallery, 'Hobbit Hole' workshop and his art  in a lush garden setting .

At Rotorua Canopy Tours, you get to whizz around on ziplines with views of the most spectacular virgin forest, while at the same time supporting a remarkable restoration of the area’s flora and fauna.

The stories around Mauao’s puna wai tapu are being celebrated by He Pou Rarama, a new artwork by local artist Tiare Dickson, located outside the Mount Hot Pools.

“I thought I had invented this, but a quick Google proved me wrong. These ‘pacos’ are very hot at the moment. They’re usually filled with berries, yoghurt and sweet delights, but I’m a savoury gal! ”