Kiwis love getting their hands dirty, and working with clay is a popular discipline among artisan creatives looking to make functional and interesting works of art.

Spending heaps of time at home feels like the new normal. Luckily, these New Zealand homeware brands offer an array of goods to spruce up that very environment for maximum enjoyment.

We chatted with Michelle Ordyniec, a beekeeping enthusiast from Canada who now lives in Aotearoa, about the benefits and importance of urban beekeeping along with some useful tips for beginners.

Fancy trying your hand at some Easter-inspired crumpets? Here's our recipe for Not Cross Crumpets with Spiced Raisin Butter ... Show us your results by tagging @neatplaces on Instagram or FB!