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Discover lazy days, vineyards, olive groves, miles of coastal and bush walks, and white sandy beaches, all just a 35 minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland. There’s a reason Waiheke Island was named one of the world’s top 10 regions to visit for 2016 in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel guide.

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Waiheke is currently home to over 100 working arti

Waiheke is currently home to over 100 working artisits. Abstract artist Gabriella Lewenz resides in a stunning location, amid fields and veggie gardens, overlooking coastal views which serve as inspiration to many of her paintings. A must see attraction for art buyers and enthusiasts visiting Waiheke Island.

☎️ NZ: 027 4 539 369 - US: 212 203 4647
✉️ glewenz@gmail.com
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Today marks a very special day for Aotearoa ✨

Today marks a very special day for Aotearoa ✨

Matariki marks the start of the Māori New Year, and is signified by a beautiful cluster of stars that reappears in our early morning sky during the mid-winter months. The dates vary each year according to tribes and geography, but generally align from late May to early July.

At different times of the year, you can see this well known cluster of stars around the globe. It is one of the brightest clusters in the sky, containing hundreds of member stars. The best time to view the Matariki cluster is early morning, just before dawn.

Matariki is known by different names across the world. In Japan it is known as 'Subaru', meaning ‘gathered together’. In Hawaiian it is Makali’i, meaning ‘eyes of royalty', and in English, it is called by its ancient Greek name, 'Pleiades' or the 'Seven Sisters'.

Matariki is about reflecting on the past year, celebrating the present, and planning for the year ahead. It's also about reconnecting with your home and whānau.

Historically, these stars have been closely tied to planting, harvesting and hunting. It is thought that if the stars appeared clear and bright, it signified an abundant season ahead.

This is the first year (2022) that Matariki will be celebrated as an official public holiday here in Aotearoa, marking the reappearance of the constellation.

Today we will be spending this day with our loved ones, to reflect, plan, cherish and pay our respects to our beautiful country, and those who came before us.

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🍁Winter🍁on Waiheke means delicious tummy war

🍁Winter🍁on Waiheke means delicious tummy warming menus. When you visit Waiheke make sure you stop at @akitoeaterywaiheke to try out their new seasonal menu created by their talented Head Chef Erika Aizenstaat.

Akito are known for their signature Turkish Eggs and the Banana Hotcakes with whipped coconut cream. For winter they have added some new flavours like the Miso Mushrooms, served with lemon cashew cream, and spring onion & sesame salsa and the Impossible Beef Kofta with butterbean puree, winter & house made pickles.

All of their dishes are 🌱vegetarian🌱…though you wouldn’t know it. As no creative detail has been left unturned. Their menu has been designed to warm your soul and nourish your bellies. So no one leaves feeling unsatisfied….not even the bacon lovers 🥓

To compliment their creative menu we have created some equally jazzy brunch cocktails🍹like the Earl Grey Gin Sour and the Kimchi Bloody Mary.

Flight Coffee ☕️is their caffeine of choice, but for those that don’t do coffee, they have all the healthy tonics and Latte alternatives like our House made Turmeric Latte and Mamamutti Hot Cacao Elixer.
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Bring your corporate team to Waiheke Island and ta

Bring your corporate team to Waiheke Island and take part in the MOST fun you will ever have with your work mates. The Island Challenge or Beach Challenge will possibly be the best fun you will ever have together whilst experiencing the best sights, scenery, and food that Waiheke Island has to offer.
➡For more information visit them on
* www.thegreatescapewaiheke.co.nz
* info@thegreatescape.co.nz
* 027 547 9114
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Enjoying the sunsets on Waiheke . . @b.r.i.d.a #

Enjoying the sunsets on Waiheke
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