Horowhenua’s Harvest: Discover the District’s Food Producers

Baker rolling out dough in the kitchen at The Baked Dane.
Blessed with fertile soils and optimal growing conditions, Horowhenua is one of New Zealand’s most underrated food-producing districts.

The Baked Dane

The exterior of the shop and factory of The Baked Dane.
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There’s something undeniably cheerful about The Baked Dane, a space oozing hygge with a Kiwi twist.

Manakau Market

Building exterior of Manakau Market.
Place Horowhenua
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Like a shining, burger and ice cream-filled oasis on this stretch of SH1, Manakau Market is a welcome sight for weary souls travelling through the Horowhenua district.

Ōhau Wines

Wine tasting area with manager standing behind it and pouring glasses of wine at Ōhau Wines.
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There’s a certain charm about discovering a place that’s rewriting the rules, and Ōhau Wines in the Horowhenua is doing exactly that.

Old Courthouse Eatery

Historic building exterior of Old Courthouse Eatery.
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History meets hospitality at Old Courthouse Eatery, where one of Levin’s most storied buildings has been reimagined into a vibrant community hub.

Taper Eatery

A set of table and chairs beneath the menu on the wall next to the food cabinet at Taper.
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Taper Eatery brings a sharp dose of city chic to little old Levin: think retro-urban decor, multi-textured walls, warm lighting, and banging tunes that push the energy a...

Tatum

Character building exterior of Tatum, fairy lights hanging in the garden area and outdoor furniture set up.
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Tatum, located in the small township of Manakau in the Horowhenua, is the kind of place that makes any occasion feel like a significant one.

De Molen

The windmill of De Molen next to a large tree.
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A striking symbol of Dutch heritage rising proudly over Foxton, De Molen is a fully operational 17th-century-style windmill.

Cambridge Lane

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A laid-back dining spot in Levin that brings the energy of a family BBQ (except it’s indoors!), Cambridge Lane is one of those homey eateries where good food meets...

Firebird Cafe

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There’s a certain spark about Firebird Cafe, the kind that catches as soon as you walk through the door and hear the hum of conversation, the hiss of the coffee...