Go potty at Matakana

Labour Weekend at Morris & James' Pottery and Tileworks near Warkworth is a favourite time for bargain-hunters. It's when the trademark colourful pots, planters, and tiles are discounted.

The Matakana property has a tranquil setting and a cafe where you can sit beneath the trees.

Morris & James is on Tongue Farm Rd, Matakana, and worth the hour's drive from Auckland, as the community treats Labour Weekend as festival time, with school galas and monster auctions, arts and crafts.

Vineyards, complete with cafes, have musical entertainment.

* Send details for Let's Go NZ to Victoria Bartle at: travel@nzherald.co.nz