We’re loving

Lingering

outdoors, making the most of the longer days with the beginning of daylight savings. However, we need to keep niggly bugs away, and rather that lather ourselves in stinky repellent, we’re starting with a new citronella candle by Aromatherapy Co. Infused with citronella oil and orange essential oil, it works a natural treat and looks pretty. Available at all major retailers, RRP $20.

Snacking

on baked fruit. Nibblish is made for kids’ lunchboxes in banana and strawberry bites that taste good and won’t squash or spoil. With no added sugars or nasties, a small serving counts towards your five plus a day. Available in most supermarkets, RRP $5.

Packing

to go camping, with Go Native’s new 24 Hour Food Packs will keep us energised. With breakfast, lunch and dinner in one pack, the hassle of planning each day’s food is dealt with. Main meals include beef casserole, chicken Italiano and vegetable curry, and can be reheated in boiling water. Available online gonativeworld.com, RRP $34.95

Learning

recipes from New Zealand’s best restaurants. From the deep south to the Bay of Islands, this book has favourites strewn throughout. Edited by Delaney Mes, this is a roadmap of some of the most famous, and lesserknown eateries, that should be on a Kiwi foodie’s bucket list. From Cassia to Fleur’s Place, this is New Zealand on a plate. Published by Penguin NZ, and available from October 2, RRP $50

Indulging

in Puhoi Valley’s new Belgian chocolate and coconut-flavoured milk. Inspired by the award-winning chocolate and toasted coconut icecream from the NZ Ice Cream Awards this year, the new flavour is available in stores countrywide, RRP $3.49.