Tamati Robens (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāi Tahu, Rangitāne) and Morgan Norris met through a common passion for fitness. Seeing whānau and friends go through challenging times with their mental and physical health inspired the young couple to develop a business that focused on helping others experience better health and wellbeing. In 2023, they launched ARO supplements, a plant-based protein business using Te Ao Māori wisdom to encourage better nutritional choices for overall hauora.

The Bay of Plenty’s own food guru, Cherie Metcalfe is a trained chef, founder of the hugely successful Pepper & Me, and author of two cookbooks. So who better to be our crusading culinary correspondent, sniffing out the hottest spots and tastiest morsels in town.

Throughout Henry Fa’afili’s life he’s had many roles, including rugby pro, partner, and father. His latest role is empowering the next generation of Tauranga’s rangatahi.

Darcia Mather has loved and lost deeply in life but her talent and tenacity has shone a light all along the way.

With shorter days upon us, Holly is finding comfort in crunchy, warm, fragrant dishes made to share.