As part of the Article in NZ Life and Leisure about local Interior Designer Janice Kumar Ward, there was an aside about some of the great local artisans and food producers that make our community and our rural landscapes special.  Click through for  photographs and stories about Brian Nola (still growing his own – support Nola’s Store) , Ray from Just Plane Interesting, John Rogers,  Neon – Sign Maker, Melanie Tomes,  organic gardener, and Steve Sapich winemaker (who’s winery is now for sale).   Click here to read their stories Oratia44-1 Oratia44-2