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Jazz up your lunchboxes with the help of these five colourful Instagram feeds, which are packed full of delicious (and beautiful) ideas for meal prep. Who said cooking in bulk had to be boring?

If you’re stuck on a gift for a loved one, the chocolate aisle is usually the first port of call. But rather than picking any old block of choc off the shelf, why not opt for one that has been made with love, care and precision in Aotearoa?

Nestled amongst the action of Dunedin's student quarter, Buster Greens is a café on a mission to spread their passion for fresh, healthy and wholesome food. In doing so, they've fast become a new local favourite.

Whether you take a long black, flat white or soy/trim/triple latte with cream, every caffeine-dependant soul can relate to one thing - the love of coffee. Meet Ozone Coffee Roasters, the Kiwi business turning that love into a worldwide community.

Take a trip to Vanuatu and find yourself feeling very at home, thanks to a café with strong Kiwi ties. Located in the vibrant multicultural city of Port Vila, K2 Café is a must-visit foodie destination on your island holiday.

Keep an eye out on the road around Auckland for this Italian eatery with a twist – you’ll be rewarded with gluten-free pasta, arancini, tiramisu and more. Nadia magazine visits the retro caravan kitchen to discover their story.

Make an Al Brown-inspired dinner at home that's ready in just 15 minutes with the help of Regal Salmon's new oven-ready salmon range.

Whether you're a fully-fledged gastronome or just like to enjoy good food and wine in front of gorgeous scenery, this year's Summer F.A.W.C! Food and Wine Classic is an incredible way to experience the best of what Hawke's Bay has to offer.

BurgerFuel is back with another new innovation in the burger scene, and this one will have you seeing green. We try their hemp-based Electric Pūhā burger to see how the limited-edition creation stacks up.

Living off the land, keeping things simple, and catering to what the customer – or her five kids – want, are all part of No7 Balmac head chef Penny Allan’s fresh, organic approach to food.

On the outskirts of Wanaka, surrounded by the dreamlike landscape and open spaces of Central Otago, Florence’s Foodstore & Café is a destination which embodies the heart and soul of the community.

On the West Coast, where pub food is king, Alisha McIntosh has created a wholefood haven for tourists and locals in the tiny town of Hari Hari. Discover this oasis of health, which is so much more than just a cafe.

Tim and Maggie of the Auckland Food Truck Collective are creating a platform for food truck owners to bring their unique styles of cuisine to the streets of Auckland. But for them, it's about so much more than the food.

Overlooking idyllic Oneroa Bay on Waiheke Island, Timmy Smith is a space for people to come together over a cuppa and peruse creative works. Discover the story behind this creative store owner's brews.

When opportunity knocked on her family’s cellar door, Beatrix Ham answered. The third generation of the Ham family to play a part in the Alpha Domus story, Beatrix brings a refreshing effervescence to the Hawke's Bay winery, in more ways than one.

Community-focused and environmentally-conscious, Sawmill Brewery and their adjacent Smoko Room is a home away from home serving up a mean brew and food with gumption.

Embodying the warm vibes of its Papamoa home in its sun-drenched, bright yellow walls, Henry & Ted is a breakfast and brunchin’ essential when visiting The Mount’s smaller, more easy-going neighbour.

Naturopath and medical herbalist, Hannah McMenamin, has created a marvellous range of teas that harness the benefits of high-quality herbs.

Beginning with just a small caravan and a jar of sundried tomatoes, Luke’s Kitchen is now an essential dining spot on the Coromandel’s east coast. Rustic, relaxed and staunchly local, it’s the kind of place you’d visit once and never want to leave.

From the cacao farms of Papua New Guinea, Fiji and the Solomon Islands to a refurbished factory in Dunedin’s warehouse precinct, OCHO’s lovingly made dark chocolate has a story to tell. And a delicious one at that.

Nourishing, earth-friendly and simply scrumptious, these Kiwi insta-foodies are putting forward a strong case for the plant-based lifestyle. Meet the 'grammers inspiring us to go green with their picture-perfect vegan dishes.

Bees mean business at Earthbound Honey, a raw, natural honey company based in West Auckland. NADIA magazine went to meet the family behind the brand.

Perched on a hill overlooking Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables, just far enough to escape the flurry of Queenstown's town centre, Bespoke Kitchen is a haven of fantastic food and utter tranquillity.

Fill your 'gram with beautiful pictures that will inspire you to create a more environmentally-friendly kitchen. We've rounded up our favourite sustainable Instagram foodies to help!

Making its presence known in its laid-back home on the Waikato coast, The Shack is the perfect place to spend a slow morning. Discover the story behind Raglan’s best spot for great food and even greater company.