Linda Hall is Assistant Editor for the Hawke's Bay Today.
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![Why Esk Valley is still the ‘perfect place’ to visit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Why Esk Valley is still the ‘perfect place’ to visit
'I think people might have the wrong idea about what’s happening in the valley.'
!['A bit run down': Tourists at reopened winery blissfully unaware of cyclone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'A bit run down': Tourists at reopened winery blissfully unaware of cyclone
'It’s taken a lot of hard work by so many people to get where we are today.'
![Book about chickens a feather in the cap for debut author](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Book about chickens a feather in the cap for debut author
A Hawke’s Bay debut author’s advice is “to make sure you have talented friends”.
!['Always mahi to be done': National TV focus on Pōrangahau women living on the land](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Always mahi to be done': National TV focus on Pōrangahau women living on the land
Piri Galbraith, Izzi Corke and Tania Nicholas - from the Pōrangahu land to your TV.
![The garden that John built](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
The garden that John built
Timpson on Breadalbane Eco Garden is open to the public on Sundays from 1pm-4pm.
![Raise your glass to Bay wine success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Raise your glass to Bay wine success
From a whopping 1200-plus entries judges selected their top drops for under $25.
![The vines are in bud, the doors are open - Brookfields Winery is back](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
The vines are in bud, the doors are open - Brookfields Winery is back
They are delighted to be back.
![Bay Vintner a key player in NZ wine industry’s success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Bay Vintner a key player in NZ wine industry’s success
It was a nice social industry back then but the product was terrible, says Peter Hubscher.
![Mission Estate Winery sets sights on harvest after ending 2022 on a high](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Mission Estate Winery sets sights on harvest after ending 2022 on a high
Global award for Mission Estate
![Linda Hall: We might not be able to see the food for the trees](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Linda Hall: We might not be able to see the food for the trees
We need our farmers, our orchardists, our berry growers, our market gardeners.
![There's some crowing going on in the chicken paddock](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
There's some crowing going on in the chicken paddock
He is so proud he decided to show off his new found voice at 4.30am
![Opinion: Soon we won't be able to see the sheep for the trees](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Opinion: Soon we won't be able to see the sheep for the trees
The two farms I have mentioned are just the tip of the iceberg.
![Winemaker first to win award four times](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Winemaker first to win award four times
A huge congratulations to Church Road chief winemaker Chris Scott.
![Designer dancing into retirement](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Designer dancing into retirement
Wool is a very forgiving fibre to work with, says WoolOn Fashion Event winner.
![Good Farmers helps consumers make good food choices](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Good Farmers helps consumers make good food choices
The marketing collaboration highlights the strong environmental focus of HB producers.
![Farmers helping to Meat the Need](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Farmers helping to Meat the Need
"It's sad to think that some kids go to school with no food in their belly."
![Employment there for the picking](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Employment there for the picking
Apple industry crying out for pickers so get off the benefit and up those trees.