Healthy Takeaways in New Zealand

"Two words: Stoked as! That's how I feel about this hot little addition to my local. It's just a skip and a jump from my workplace and I've already wolfed down my body weight in Olivia's divinely wholesome sweet treats and juices. You only need to try one to fall in love and that's The Raw Kitchen's watermelon juice. It's fresh, fruity and filling. Plus they do amazing sandwiches - perfect if you haven't packed your lunch."

"For those who love leafy greens or beta-carotene beauties, Bird On A Wire has a cult following because it truly is one of the best salad bars in Auckland. I'm excited that their Ponsonby store is in the heart of Localist's local and it's a regular lunch haunt for the content team at least once a week. I'm a big fan of the summer slaw with apple cider and wholegrain mustard vinaigrette and am pretty excited that my lunch break today will include chowing down on a returning perennial fan favourite - the melt-in-the-mouth sensation that is their char-grilled aubergine, coriander, sesame and sweet soy noodle salad. I wish it was lunch time already! Love you #birdonawirenz"

"A green smoothie from Ceres Fresh Market in Ponsonby Central was one of my morning rituals when I used to do an early morning yoga class in the city. I love the marketplace vibe of this fantastic fruit and vege store that's bang-smack in the middle of Ponsonby. But to be honest, it's their Liquids for Life smoothies that first brought me here and keep on bringing me back. I started a health kick two years ago and it began with daily morning green juices and smoothies. Ceres do a particularly fantastic creation they call Tropical Green - a blend of cashews, kale, coconut and mango. It tastes like something straight from the wilds of a Pacific Island paradise. Of course, Ponsonby Central is where Auckland's cool kids hang so expect to pay a little more than normal for your smoothie blast here but believe me, it's well worth the investment. I had a smoothie here once a week for a year and was never, ever disappointed. They also do great healthful juices as well."

"Needed a healthy treat on the go and just picked up a $6 caramel slice from Little Bird. Raw, organic and without any nasty preservatives - I love that this haven of vegetarian goodness is in my local work hood."

"When it comes to healthy takeaways, nothing beats a trip to Wise Cicada's on-site cafe. Whether you want to dine in or stock up and take something home with you, this is one of the most fantastic local spots in Auckland for those who like to eat fresh, beautiful healthy food. They always do a selection of salads, a hot dish of the day and raw soup - all of which are available as takeaways. Such an awesome local spot to stop!"