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Auckland

Maori culture, eco-friendly getaways, organic wholefood.

Discover contemporary Maori experiences and adventures, an eco-friendly alpine style cottage getaway, fusion organic food and wine - and more in the greater Auckland region.

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EAT

Kokako Organic Coffee

492 Parnell Road, Auckland City
Kokako Organic Coffee is centrally located in Parnell, Auckland. We roast only certified organic coffee (including decaf) from Papua New Guinea, Mexico, Peru and Timor. We also provide a range of Kokako "grab and go" meal options.

The Grange Fusion organic bar & eatery | Ponsonby and Takapuna

WINNER Best New Bar 2007 - NZ Bar Awards. The Grange fusion organic cuisine culture and bar located in Ponsonby and Takapuna.

The Organic Pizza Co Restaurant & Bar

27 Davies Crescent, Newmarket, Auckland
The Organic Pizza Company use only the highest quality organic ingredients that are primarily sourced from local organic growers in order to offer the most wholesome product available.

The Auckland City Farmers' Market

Cnr Gore and Galway Streets, Britomart, Auckland City
The City Farmers Market operates in the centre of Aucklands Britomart precinct and brings a bounty of regional produce to town for Aucklanders every week.
Fresh, seasonal, quality fruit and vegetables, eggs, meat, olives and olive oils, condiments, coffee, artisan breads and much more direct from local growers, farmers and makers. Open hours: Saturdays 8.30am - 12.30am.

ecostore

Christine Harper, 1 Scotland Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland
ecostore is a destination for those who want to find ways to create a healthier more sustainable every-day lifestyle. Here you will find the complete range of ecostore laundry, cleaning, bodycare and babycare products.

Miranda Organic Orchards

Annie Wilson, 1107 Miranda Rd, R.D.3 Pokeno

The orchard and farm shop is situated at 1107 Miranda Rd beside the old Cheese factory, off State Hiway 2. The property has been fully certified organic since 2002, first with Bio-Gro and then with OrganicFarm NZ. We sell direct to the public from 8am to 5pm and are open 364 days of the year. Our shop has a wide range of citrus year round, and apples, tamarillos and feijoas in the Autumn months.

Kelmarna Organic City Farm

Zia or Adrian, 12 Hukanui Cres, Herne Bay, Auckland

As a working model of localised urban organic vegetable and fruit production, Kelmarna Gardens provides opportunities for educational gardening for mental health clients in a tranquil and therapeutic green-space. An on-site shop sells garden-fresh produce and customers can also pick-your-own salad.

Aquadeli

Mark, Shop 4/66 Mt Eden Road

Aquadeli is New Zealand's first concept water store stocking a range of fine mineral and spring waters, including a number of certified organic waters.

Frech Orchards Estate @ Shelly Beach

85 Shelly Beach Road, South Head, Helensville 0874

We are an Orchard outlet shop. Displaying Jams, Jellies, Marmalades, Chutneys and a Gourmet selection made from fruit and vegetables grown on our certified organic orchard.

East West Organics

Peter Heywood, 273g West Coast Rd., Glen Eden, Waitakere, 0602

We are an organic retailer with a full range of fresh produce, dry goods and groceries. We also carry health supplements and offer instore Naturopathic advice.

Harvest Wholefoods

405 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland

Harvest Wholefoods is a well established institution at the heart of the Grey Lynn community. Staffed by knowledgeable and friendly people, a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere pervades the store.

Pulse Wholefoods Ltd

Linda Cook, 88 Queens Drive Little Oneroa Waiheke Island Auckland
We are a Wholefood Manufacturer. Using nature's perfect food of beans and lentils we create delicious pulse pastes with flavours from around the world, so you can create authentic international meals in moments.

Ceres Lifestyle Store

Rebecca Parkes, 181 Ladies Mile, Ellerslie, Auckland
Retail Shop. We are one of the top Organic providers in the country. With a friendly and knowledgeable team, and a huge product range, we really can fulfill almost all of your organic food needs. If we don't have what you want in store we will do our utmost best to find it for you.

STAY

Crescent Valley Eco Lodge

Dave Roast & Sue Downey, 50 Crescent Rd East, Waiheke Island
Situated in the heart of Waiheke Island, Crescent Valley Eco Lodge is in a quiet and secluded location yet not far from the boutique vineyards, Arts, Crafts and local produce market and also close to the best 2 beaches on the island (Palm Beach and Onetangi). $NZ from $90 Double.

Heartsong Retreat

Trisha Joe, 8 Omiha Rd, Rocky Bay, Waiheke Island
Heartsong Retreat is on beautiful Waiheke Island, a short 35 minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland. Massage and other beauty treatments are available onsite. $NZ from $190.

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Romantico Cottage

Paolo and Raffaela,
277 Glenvar Road, Torbay-Long Bay, Auckland

Welcome to our paradise. We invite you to share our hospitality. Just 20 minutes North of Auckland City. A quiet getaway of native bush and bird life. An eco-friendly alpine style cottage set in a 7.8 acre property. $NZ $200 a night; minimum 2 nights booking.

Manly Village B&B

Catherine Pedersen & Tony Ward
56B Rawhiti Rd, Manly, Whangaparaoa Peninsula

Situated clifftop with panoramic views over Reserve and Big Manly Beach and beyond. Our brand new home has a purpose-built top floor for exclusive guest use. Bedroom with ensuite. Hidden kitchenette in lounge. Windowseat and large private deck. $NZ $250 Double.

Ararimu Farmstay

Helen & Robert James,1535 Ararimu Rd, RD3 Papakura

We welcome you to our Organic farm and the local Hunua Ranges. We are within 15 mins of 4 different wedding venues and offer drop off and pick up to events included in price. We have 2 available rooms, 1 queen and 1 twin room. $NZ $120 for a couple and $40 for each additional person.

Braemar on Parliament Street

Susan Sweetman, 7 Parliament Street, Auckland, 1010
Braemar is an elegant inner city Victorian townhouse made of double brick, with NZ Kauri timber floors and joinery, and a Marseilles tiled roof. $NZ Double $180-295.

The Great Ponsonby Art Hotel

Gerard Hill, 30 Ponsonby Terrace Auckland
Relax in a quiet, heritage, 1890's villa in the middle of cosmopolitan Auckland, just 2 minutes stroll to Ponsonby's vibrant cafes, restaurants, and galleries. $NZ Double $180-$380.

Pine Valley

Kazuyo Friedlander, 48 Young Access Road, RD 2, Silverdale
Pine Valley Bed & Breakfast is located near the wonders of Auckland, adjacent to Orewa beach. In a 100-year-old villa sitting on immaculate grounds bordered by first growth bush, it awaits visitors. $NZ Double $185-$210.

EXPLORE

Pedaltours New Zealand Ltd

Richard Oddy, P.O. Box 37 575 Parnell, Auckland

Guided bicycle tours throughout New Zealand since 1985. Also Australia and Vietnam Fully supported, excellent lodges, great guides. From 2 days to 23 days Cycle as little or as much as you wish. $NZ see individual tours

Bush and Beach 2004 Ltd

Helen Bissett, PO Box 12-1007, Henderson, Auckland

Within 30 minutes from Downtown Auckland, the region's premier eco-tourism adventure takes you to the heart of unique rainforest. Our full and half day tours visit the Arataki Centre perched on top of the Waitakere Ranges where you enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of two oceans ...$NZ see individual tours

earthtalk@awhitu

Tanya Cumberland and Charmaine Pountney
60 Kauri Road, Awhitu, R.D.4 Waiuku, Franklin
Escape the noise and smog of the city, and taste luscious freshly-picked organic fruit stroll through gardens, orchards, plantations and regenerating native bush enjoy stream and harbour vistas and, if you wish, take home delicious fresh produce and imaginative preserves to sustain you.

Hooked on Waiheke

Jan Lewis, 36 Nikau Road, Blackpool, Waiheke Island

Bright, contemporary rag rugs and wall hangings created entirely from recycled materials and clothing.

Potiki Adventures

Melissa Crockett, P O Box 68 038, Newton, Auckland

Potiki Adventures offer contemporary Maori experiences and adventures in the greater Auckland region.

Good Company Pacific

Michael Fleck, 24 Glenbrook Rd, Waiheke Island 1081
Good Company Pacific designs and leads sacred journeys and cultural tours throughout New Zealand and Hawaii with native wisdom keepers and guides. We tailor the journey to suit your business, environmental, arts/cultural or spiritual preferences.

Encore Fashion Recycle

Siddhi Smith, Three Lamps Plaza, 283 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby, Auckland
Retail shop / Fashion recycling. Encore sells new samples, end of lines and quality recycled Designer clothing, shoes and accessories. The recycle industry is growing and seen as an acceptable way of buying fashionable items while being budget conscious as well as extending the life of high priced fashion items.