We can’t wait for summer! We’re dreaming of long days spent at beautiful beaches, basking in the summer sun and enjoying a good book.
As an Auckland-based team, the past few months of isolation have us longing to re-connect with friends and family. There’s no better feeling than spending time with loved ones in the sunshine, sharing freshly caught fish, a bottle of something special and lots of laughter.
We all deserve a relaxing end to this year. We asked some of our team members how they’re spending their summer break.
From our home to yours – we hope you have a wonderful summer.

Sarah, Copywriter

What three things do you love most about summer?

Long warm evenings for entertaining outdoors, beach days followed by impromptu BBQs and wearing breezy summer dresses with bare feet.

What are your summer holiday plans?

Camping at an east coast beach with a group of friends. I’m not much of a camper so I'll be taking all the comforts of home with me – we might need a bigger car….

What’s your favourite summer-time food?

Fresh salads with sun ripened tomatoes and wild peppery rocket from my garden. Enjoyed with a glass or two of my favourite Nelson organic rose!

Courtenay, Retail Assistant

What three things do you love most about summer?

I love long summer nights, getting out on (and in!) the water and days with friends.

What are your summer holiday plans?

I’m excited to travel home to Whangarei to see friends and close family after a long time apart! We’ll be spending a bit of time at our bach in Bland Bay too, relaxing and eating freshly caught fish.

What’s your favourite summer-time food?

I’m loving fresh summer salads of rocket, Israeli couscous and pomegranate with a lemony Dijon dressing - yum!

Lydia, Production Manager

What three things do you love most about summer?

Everything! What’s not to love. I love the longer days, the beach, summer fashion, the list goes on……

What are your summer holiday plans?

Spending time with family and friends, there hasn’t been enough of that this year.

What’s your favourite summer-time food?

Summer fruits, watermelon and strawberries are my top picks. In a fruit salad or a cocktail, either will do.

Chris, Creative Director

What three things do you love most about summer?

I love long walks on the beach collecting little shells, painting outside and going camping in conservation areas.

What are your summer holiday plans?

Heading to Lake Taupo to see family, maybe a few more small weekend trips to explore beaches and parts of New Zealand I don't know yet!

What’s your favourite summer-time food?

Love picnics with family, lots of little sandwiches, a lovely salad, strawberries and chilled Rose wine with a piece of ice.

Bill, General Manager

What three things do you love most about summer?

Having more time to catch up with my large extended family, usually at our place. Spending time on our boat – fishing, diving, sailing, swimming, and eating! Swapping work clothes for shorts, jandals and sunglasses.

What are your summer holiday plans?

We will be pointing our boat north and spending some time cruising the beautiful Northland coast, with friends, family and the dog.

What’s your favourite summer-time food?

Freshly caught fish cooked on the barbecue off the back of our boat.