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enuine question: how is it December already? For me, each year has a sole purpose of building me an easy path towards those precious few weeks over Christmas, where you can indulge in everything you’ve put on the back burner – good food, post-lunch naps, a glass of good wine or three and plenty of outdoor sun and recreation. 2018 has gone so fast. I certainly can vouch for wishing the winter months away, so there’s three months. If you factor in January and February as the months to settle in to a new year, you’ve almost whittled away half of it to begin with. I’m sure right now there’s more on your plate than usual, but the end is in sight. If you’re anything like me, you develop some superhuman ability to pile more into December, because you’re focused on the holidays. Slowly, towards the finish line we head! Spend that lunch time Christmas shopping! Write your cards at your desk! Do it all – you’ve got the Christmas Super Power! What are your plans this year? I find the older I get, the more I choose to spend time with my loved ones over endless presents and food – a new generation of children in my family are excited about Christmas and it’s wonderful to share this excitement with them. I may also get roped into being Santa on occasion (I’m available for hire). Speaking of Christmas, isn’t it amusing how Kiwis are fed a narrative of the festive season that is nothing like our own experiences? Snow-covered houses and rosy cheeks, fireplaces and eggnog. It’s in our songs, on our screens and in our storybooks. Meanwhile we’re out on the lawn playing cricket, mum’s whipping up a pav in the kitchen with your aunties, and uncle Wayne is on the BBQ. I don’t think I would have it any other way. I’m off to put up our tree. It’s very much the antithesis of a traditional festive tree – it’s white, Scandinavian and very minimalist. Luckily, I can still pile the presents underneath. Happy holidays to you and yours. See you again in 2019.
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CHIT CHAT
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CULTURE CLUB
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LOVE LOCAL
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COUTURE
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MEET THE MAKER
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PAMPER
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PENTHOUSE PERFECTION
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YEAH NAH
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FIRED UP
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CITY SCENE
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TINY OFFERINGS
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IN GOOD COMPANY
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AN AUCKLAND EXCURSION
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ROMER AROUND If you’re stuck for inspiration for your next adventure, a Christchurch entrepreneur has developed an innovative mobile app just for you. Romer, dubbed the ‘Tinder for Activities’, is a social curated and crowdsourced app which helps match users to experiences and share these with their friends and family. appromer.com
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ANYA SMELLS! Anya Hindmarch’s quirky candles and diffusers are finished with a graphic to add her signature dose of humour. A perfect present for the quirky friends in life – or maybe that’s you? Available in two sizes and three innovative ceramic diffusers. Check them out at Mecca in Cashel Mall. meccabeauty.co.nz
As a purveyor to Her Majesty the Queen of Denmark, the design house of Georg Jensen Damask has been given the royal nod. For the person who has everything, their range of placemats makes for a stocking-filler with style. Made from the finest linen woven with low-key patterns, it’s just what you’d expect from a Danish designed brand – understated fineness for the discerning eye. Design Denmark products represent the epitome of Danish design with clean lines, exuberant colours and practical functionality. You will be spoilt for choice, as they offer furniture and homeware with a focus on quality materials and craftmanship... all with an online store. designdenmark.co.nz
CALM, CREATIVE SPACE Qb Studios offer a refreshing blend of intimate and independent office suites. With locations on Southwark and St Asaph St, you can easily find yourself a calm, creative and welcoming space to work from. Perfect for the business person on the go. Grain Café and Unknown Chapter round off the offerings at both Christchurch locations. Qb Studios has its own sense of identity and ambience. With all the amenities you require, a diverse community of interesting tenants as well as artful surroundings to appreciate and inspire, Qb Studios is your space to call home. qbstudios.co.nz
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DAISY PETAL RATTAN CHAIR Katamama says rattan is back in a big way. Their Daisy Petal chair with a flower blossom design is meticulously handwoven, and is nice enough to grace any living space. Place your order in white, natural or any other colour you can imagine with their custom service. Go visit the team at Katamama; they’re based at The Tannery. katamama.co.nz
SQUARECONFETTI Lyttelton-based Alexandra Weston is a self-confessed artist, place styler and “feel alive hunter”. Her ‘Squareconfetti’ series of work is influenced by daily scenes where objects are en masse; a street crowd or a cluster of buildings. Each piece represents how objects interact with each other, complimenting, contrasting and layering to create a collective image. A potentially chaotic scene is calmed by its orderly, tight composition. The method of applying paint to the reverse side of an acrylic sheet results in the first brush strokes being the most obvious and reducing from there, quite the opposite to traditional painting. They have a clean, simple two dimensional finish. alexandraweston.com
CLAYBIRD CHRISTMAS Alex and Corban have a must-see collection of curated homewares. Among the offerings and just in time for Christmas, they’ve collaborated with Claybird – the boutique ceramic studio of Yon Kavvas, on a range of Scandi-inspired decorations. The results are simple and classic so you could use these all year round. alexandcorban.co.nz
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CULTURE CLUB
DIP INTO CHOCOLATE MAKING
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Two Raw Sisters’ mission is to change people’s perception of plant-based meals, so they’re starting by hosting an interactive workshop in collaboration with Bennetto chocolate. Lucy will share the basics of tempering chocolate at home with simple or even no equipment. Create your very own chocolate bar creations, Christmas truffles with tempered chocolate, raw chocolate chip cookies with caramelised pecans, and how to dip fruits and nuts in tempered chocolate. What you make you take! As a bonus, you get to taste the full range of Bennetto chocolate and choose your favourite to take home. 3 December, Weedons Road tworawsisters.com
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Artmor Studio is offering an informative art class where you will learn how to use UV Resin correctly and how to create amazing textures and colours, patterns and effects. At the conclusion of this two-hour class, you will have completed your very own unique piece of resin jewellery that you can either wear with pride or give away as a gift. They even have a shop that specialises in those hard to find craft products.
City Mission’s Walk of Stars campaign is happening again and they need your support to be a Star this Christmas. The Walk of Stars is a chance to celebrate the incredible supporters across the city. The stars will be placed along Oxford Terrace in the style of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Donations start from as little as $100, so why not support one of Christchurch’s finest charities?
Sweet Adelines is an organisation of women from around the country, committed to education, singing and performing together. Join the Christchurch City Chorus and the 11-time national Sweet Adelines champions in a celebration of magical wonder and timeless tradition this Christmas. Hosted at the Harmony Church Auditorium, with a matinee and an evening show, there’s plenty to sing about.
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MADONNA SAW IT TWICE! This summer, Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival invites you to step into the heart of one of the world’s most unconventional cities for a whole month of extravaganza. World-class busking, award-winning shows and plenty of free spectacle for all. Celebrating a rich 25-year history, Bread & Circus 2019 is taking the World Buskers Festival into the future, with reimagined twists and turns. The full programme is out now featuring international circus sensation LIMBO in The Spiegeltent. LIMBO is “the show so hot, Madonna saw it twice!” Bread and Circus is a must this holiday period.
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The Interislander Summer Festival series is a must-do family event on every Kiwi’s summer calendar. The festival is jam-packed with nail-biting races and all-day entertainment as the community gathers to support their local racecourse. Experience local kai, live music and for the younger racegoers there will be bouncy castles, sack races and even junior fashion shows.
Some of the country’s leading craft beer labels collect in Christchurch’s Hagley Park this January 2019. Craft brewers and street food vendors come together in New Zealand’s hoppiest celebration of the craft beer industry. With more than 300 craft beers on tap, dozens of interactive workshops, beer tasting seminars and the infamous live music stage – there’s a brew to suit all tastes!
Registrations are open now for the annual Pegasus Bay Vine Run – supporting the New Zealand Brain Research Institute. Make your way between the pre-harvest vines, behind the scenes of the winery’s vineyard. Take part in a fun event for a great cause, running or walking among the vines of the Donaldson family estate. Waipara Valley is recognised as being one of New Zealand’s iconic winemaking regions.
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27 January, Pegasus Bay Winery vinerun.co.nz
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Christmas host volunteers Why yes, aunty Trish. We’d all love to come to yours! Langdons Quarter at Northlands Shaking up our preconceptions of ‘mall food’.
Cherry sellers on Cashel Canterbury’s most welcome sign that it’s almost holiday season. Rosewater and Rhubarb Cake Cakes By Anna’s flavours are amazing. A cake that’s too good to eat…except you will! ‘Glorious’ by Resene A little bit of watermelon, with a flush of warmth for summer.
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Lime Scooters We called it! They’re dangerously fast. Besides, who carries a helmet around anyways? Not-so-plastic-free supermarkets Why replace plastic bags with other plastic bags, albeit reusable? Slogan art Obviously I want to live, laugh, love. Just don’t tell me what to do!
Free-gifters Good one uncle Clive, it says ‘gift with purchase’ on the back! Next time, make it wine! Impatient passengers Try to wait until the plane’s at least stopped taxi-ing. The bright lights of Christchurch will wait!
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FEATURE
Meet the maker Today’s consumer makes more choices than ever before, and the power they hold is gaining momentum rapidly. In a world full of endless options and fast fixes, three businesses have fostered a purposeful 180 towards a more conscious choice – supporting local business, where a relationship is key to your transactions. A choice where your dollar will directly benefit someone standing right in front of you. Quality, back-story and connection is paramount. Craft is king. In this issue of Avenues, we celebrate the makers. People who have cultivated their own little slice of Canterbury and have ushered in a new era of store – collaborative, crafted and above all, Kiwi.
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FRANCES NATION WORDS Joshua Brosnahan PHOTOS Sarah Rowlands
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nhabiting a sunny top corner of the Arts Centre, Tessa Peach’s store Frances Nation has recently celebrated its first birthday, marking a full year of trading quality wares by New Zealand makers. Tessa searches all over the country for the pieces she sells in Frances Nation. Stock has to be made in New Zealand, it has to be useful, and it has to be good quality. “I wanted it to be very clear that everything in the store is made in New Zealand. I write notes which say where each item is from. Customers can have that assurance and the shop becomes a showcase of the high level of makers in this country. “I tend to pick people who are committed to one craft, or industry. For instance, the brushware company we work with has been around since 1886. I like finding relatively young makers who are doing good stuff too. There’s definitely a resurgence in craft as a career.” Tessa works with a network of industry specialists – woodturners who will fix things, blacksmiths that sharpen knives, and more. “I go from the far South to the far North. I might go to a province and find just two objects that I think will work for the shop. It’s about quality. There’s an incredibly high level of workmanship going on, and I think it’s just not something that’s celebrated as much as it should be.” Tessa explains that there’s a “huge desire to connect to others, always”. “What we’ve lost with our standard way of shopping is a connection to others. I’m interested in the social aspect of smaller local retail. Trade can be incredibly beneficial to communities. It can be a way to connect everyday objects to your community.
“For example, the potato masher I sell is made here in Christchurch. It’s a very robust masher – the type you might find in your grandmother’s kitchen, made from solid hand-turned rimu and quality grade stainless steel. It will last beyond your lifetime.” Tessa encourages consumers to be discerning when it comes to their purchases. “It’s about making choices to make change. Consumers have a lot of power. If we start demanding something, we can change whole economies.” Part of Tessa’s skill set comes from a short stint in London working with Leila McAlister at Leila’s Shop – a boutique grocers in Shoreditch. She says she loved the community aspect of working in a grocers, where you could “stay in one place and have people come to you”. She’s also worked as a freelance spatial designer, helping to plan and organise events and commercial interiors – which meant she could design the shop’s fit-out herself. “I like arranging space. It’s what I was taught to do. I am interested in display, detail and decoration. The store has beautiful natural light. It’s visceral, physical, tactile. I think that is what I was missing with my design work.” The local response to Frances Nation has been overwhelmingly positive. “I opened quietly, and the majority of business has been word of mouth. I’m surprised how quickly it’s taken off. People come especially to find the shop. “The thing about these quality wares, is that there are really dedicated hard working people behind them, with a love for what they do and beautiful lifestyles to suit. This is what the shop supports.”
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PAY IT FORWARD WORDS Liam Stretch PHOTOS Sarah Rowlands
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hen you enter Pay it Forward you quickly realise what the place is about. It’s a place for people. In an adjoining community space, an ESOL class is underway. The other, an emporium of artisanship. In this cornucopia of craft, creativity is contagious. In fact, it is pasted on the wall with a quote by Albert Einstein; who I think would have approved of the place. A collection of knick-knacks, jewellery, and the most delicious looking dog treats I have ever seen (they resemble a box of perfect little donuts) are displayed among children’s toys, reclaimed earthquake timber transformed into picture frames and artwork. “There’s an aura of love around the products. You feel it when you walk in,” Pay it Forward coordinator Lee Arthur says. She talks me through the place. There are 56 makers or craftspeople at Pay it Forward and they operate as a co-operative, with each member giving back to the shop in order to sell their wares. “Everything that is sold here helps pay the crafters, with a large amount of the profits going back to Neighbourhood Trust,” Lee says. Springing into life in 2013, Lee explains that the Pay it Forward story began with Jenny Carson from local charity group, Neighbourhood Trust. “One day she felt what she called a God whisper,” she says. It was post-quake suburbia in the middle of Mairehau. Jenny looked around and tried to see if she could make something beautiful among the chaos. “She found this,” Lee says.
A small team began to form, and they consulted the community to find out what they wanted, and Pay it Forward came into being – assisted by support from the community board and Neighbourhood Trust. “We’re a social enterprise. Our umbrella body is Neighbourhood Trust,” Lee explains. Lee and the team of crafters wanted to see everyone succeed and this year the collective ran a pilot craft lab programme where attendees learned everything from how to package and market a product to the ins and outs of cash flow. “It was an eight-week course on how to turn a hobby into a business,” she says. The $5 classes have been well received with around 400 people attending this year, and it was included as part of KidsFest. Sustainability is also central to the ethos of Pay it Forward. The team painted the shop themselves and they have noticed an increase in sales in the current environment – with a growing number of people becoming more aware of the need to be sustainable. All of Pay it Forward’s products have limited packaging, minimal transport emissions, and are made out of ethical materials. “We keep in mind sustainability in everything we do. We have produce bags, beeswax wraps, and organic body products,” Lee says. The co-op are advocates for shopping locally and Lee says it goes further than just supporting the local economy. “Every time a customer spends a dollar, they are actually supporting a family. When you buy locally, someone literally does a happy dance.”
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ot Without You is the name and the ethos for a fantastic wine, food and fashion outlet. Friends Helen Pfahlert, Phillip Sunderland and Stuart Montgomery have established a unique collaboration that offers the best in dining, wine and fashion, right in the CBD on High Street. The wine bar is accompanied by DUAL – an established Christchurch brand that both Phillip and Stuart have worked on reinvigorating. DUAL’s offering is now classic raw denim with Dutch minimalist inspiration. Phillip says the concept of Not Without You is relatively simple – supporting local, to benefit locals. “Our hashtag is always ‘Aotearoa’ – we will never be made anywhere else, because we believe in local. It’s important to us as capitalists. You have to choose where you spend your money.” When looking for a space, the current location next to New Zealand fashion brands Plume and World struck a chord with the trio because of DUAL, the denim aspect of Not Without You. Local ceramicist Tatyanna Meharry from The Busy Finch made the ramekins that sit on each table. Reclaimed seating is from the Linwood Baptist church, and the wooden stools are made with wood from Southern Demolition. Even the refrigerators were manufactured locally, by Debonair in Woolston. The denim used at DUAL is made just 800 metres away on Lichfield street. Now that’s local. There’s a distinct feeling that the Not Without You crew are really committed
to the ideology behind it all. It’s full of “intentional decisions,” says Phillip. “We chose Unknown Chapter because we believe they make the best coffee, but also because they roast the beans within a couple of hundred metres of us. We only offer New Zealand wine, and New Zealand craft beer.” They are particular about ensuring their offerings aren’t coming from big corporates. “We stick with small, because we’re small. If we buy from DB or Lion, it means nothing to them. When you buy from the Donaldson family from Pegasus Bay or the Thomas family from Greystone, it means something. They know us. We have a relationship with them. “That’s part and parcel with the authenticity of the story. You might pay a little more in the beginning, but you have the direct result of that transaction benefitting people. Real people.” Helen adds that it’s also nice to share New Zealand stories. “We’re able to work with local suppliers, and send their story out to our customers. It’s mutually beneficial in that respect,” she says. Eaton Drink Co supply menu items such as the smoked salmon rilette and Cheesemongers provide the cheese used in the dishes. There’s a solid collection of Kiwi wines, and they offer wine tastings events. There’s even plans for Friday barbecues and the fashion space has the ability to host functions. “We also wanted to be friends with the restaurants around us,” says Phillip. “I feel they all see us as complementing what they do. We see ourselves in partnership with every other hospitality business out there – we’re all working together to encourage people to come out and experience our city.”
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eafront penthouse – the words conjure for the advancement of education, research, up images of a glamorous lifestyle, engineering and architecture – with funding stunning outlook and luxury living, raised from property developments. be it Bondi, Miami, Venice Beach or Surfers Of the six owners, only the couple in the Paradise. This seafront penthouse is closer to penthouse were permanent residents. They home, but no less enticing. Situated on the had already been displaced for a year when third level of a distinctive apartment complex, Damon’s parents invited him to assist with designed by renowned architect Peter Beaven negotiations. The penthouse owners were in 1998, the penthouse overlooks the Esplanade, reluctant to engage in what they knew would Cave Rock, Sumner Beach, Southshore and be a long and protracted process so opted to the Kaikoura ranges beyond. sell their apartment to the Ada Rutherford Trust Damon Rutherford and his wife Sijing and “move on with their lives”. As Damon says, acquired the penthouse in 2017 almost by “Usually we would seek out our development accident. The apartment complex – six units projects. This one literally fell into our lap.” in all with five apartments on two levels below ART purchased the penthouse in 2017 and it the penthouse – was about to undergo a was a foregone conclusion that the acquisition major refit to repair damage sustained in the would secure Damon’s role as spokesperson 2011 earthquakes. Damon’s parents owned an for the body corporate. Within a month he was apartment on the first level and along with the appointed chairman and his role ramped up other five apartment owners, were facing the to a position devoted to endless site meetings, daunting prospect of overseeing reinstatement project planning and owner advocacy. Working works following several years of investigative closely with the architect and the builder, the work to determine a repair strategy. They time commitment was surprisingly high, even invited Damon to assist with EQC, insurance and for an experienced project manager. “I’m a building company discussions on their behalf. tiger for punishment,” laughs Damon. Damon was well equipped to handle the The body corporate engaged earthquake repair negotiations. He and his family had structural engineering specialist Michael King, lived in the complex for several months director of Centraus Structural Consulting, to after returning from overseas. Damon is recommend the most effective repair strategy. a trustee and asset manager for the Ada Aside from the aesthetic appeal of Cave Rock Rutherford Trust (ART), established in the across the street, proximity to the Sumner icon name of his grandmother to provide funding was advantageous from a structural perspective
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as the rock foundations mitigated the impact of the quakes on the building’s structural integrity. “The challenge was trying to repair an earthquake damaged building efficiently, while providing some necessary cosmetic modifications,” explains Michael. The entire complex was stripped, leaving just the concrete floors and lift shaft. That strip-out provided a unique opportunity to redesign the floor plan and Damon and Sijing worked with Paul Wilkins of PXA Architects to totally redefine the penthouse interior. Paul was originally engaged by EQC in 2015 to prepare architectural documentation for earthquake remediation. That contract ended in 2017, when building consent was approved and settlement was agreed. Paul was then engaged by the body corporate to act as
architect and to project manage the repair contract with Summitbuild Construction which managed its own subcontractors throughout the repair. “The Summitbuild team were fantastic to work with,” says Damon. “And most importantly, from the Body Corporate’s point of view, they came in on budget month after month”. Paul and Damon liaised closely with all the unit owners regarding the remodelling work to their apartments as well as general upgrades to modernise and improve the complex. The penthouse was totally redesigned to reflect current lifestyle preferences and to enhance views. Aluminium joinery was replaced with stacking sliders and large, single pane windows. Tinted glass provides privacy and extended sliders allow access from the open-plan living
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area and master bedroom out to decks on the eastern and western facades of the suite. Pitched ceilings increase the sense of spaciousness and create amazing audio effects. The highly specified fit-out includes state-of-the-art technology that operates heating, lighting, sound, window treatments, security and access from a mobile phone. Paul Wilkins says, “The finished building is much more than the sum of its parts. I believe it has been given a new life and stands with a sense of vitality in the Sumner landscape”. The intrinsic qualities of the original design have been retained but everything has been upgraded and replaced, including the roof. “The only thing we did not replace was the frame,” Damon laughs. “Everything else is new.” “We enjoyed being part of the process from the early stages of scoping to design and ultimately into the construction of this fantastic finished product,” says Joseph O’Donnell of Summitbuild. Although Damon and Sijing never intended to live in the penthouse, their signature approach to property development is to create an environment they would enjoy living in. “We do things we can be proud of and of a standard that we would want for ourselves,” says Damon. That commitment to excellence is evident in every detail. The internal lift opens to a generous entry lobby. A bespoke window provides natural light and views over the beachfront are a hint of the vista beyond the front door. The open-plan living area is surrounded by glass and a wide recessed slider opens to the master suite adjacent to the kitchen. White walls and stone-coloured carpet provide the ideal backdrop to the magnificent views. Every centimetre of the 180 square metre space has been carefully considered to accommodate three bedrooms, two bathrooms,
ample storage and superb open-plan living, dining and lounge spaces. There are two carparks in the basement and a large vegetable garden, tended by an apartment owner with green fingers, provides seasonal produce year round. Damon and Sijing collaborated with friends and family on the interior. Damon’s mother picked the paint colours and tiles, and friends Tony and Catherine Martin brought their combined technological and interior design expertise to the automation systems, lighting and the interior selections. Bespoke joinery, including a bar area, was designed by Sijing and ART’s third trustee, Brian Palliser QSM, provided invaluable design recommendations throughout the project. “The outstanding result is a testimony to the fantastic team we had to work with,” Damon says. Now that their labour of love is complete, Damon and Sijing are excited by the possibilities the penthouse sale will offer to their philanthropic endeavours. Damon’s late uncle Jim Rutherford was an acclaimed engineer and a strong advocate for better collaboration between architects and engineers to ensure improved design and build outcomes for projects. Jim died in 2014 but his desire to foster collaboration between the two disciplines inspired the Trust to make a significant endowment to the University of Canterbury which resulted in the establishment of a new Master of Architectural Engineering degree. “The course is already receiving tremendous feedback from industry and will undoubtedly provide sought-after graduates in the building industry for many decades to come,” says Damon. This property is available for deadline sale. Contact Adam Heazlewood at Bayleys for information.
CITY SCENE
Year in review: Our new city emerges
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ow do you measure the progress made in the past year of rebuilding and regenerating Christchurch? Maybe by the numbers? A whopping 29,000 plants and 600,000 pavers make up the City Promenade that now lines the Avon River. No less than 97,000 man-hours went into repairing, widening and reprioritising Manchester Street for buses. Around 15,000 cubic metres of concrete and 1450 tonnes of steel are taking shape as Te Pae, the city’s new convention centre. Maybe another measure of progress is considering the spaces we can once again use? In February the former site of the CTV building was reopened as a green space for peaceful reflection, as desired by the affected families. Victoria Square emerged from a 13-month restoration in March and the determination to retain its iconic character has recently been recognised with a Civic Trust award. The Bowker Fountain is back to its fully illuminated former glory, the paths levelled and widened to make the area safer, more accessible and ready for the likes of Carols by Candlelight to return. For Ōtākaro Limited it’s a body of work designed to bring people back into the city and with each month has come more reasons to do so. Three quarters of the South Frame Anchor Project between Tuam and St Asaph streets is now complete. This series of laneways with garden beds full of native plants also includes four new gathering spaces for public events, and in the case of Kahikatea Common, the central city’s first butterfly enclosure.
The butterflies aren’t the only ones with a new home though. The first 20 of 900 planned homes in the One Central development along Manchester Street are now finished and for sale, complete with views over the new Rauora Park and Latimer Square. Construction of a further 152 homes is also underway. One Central is already bookended by the winner of New Zealand’s favourite public spot in the 2018 Beautiful Awards, the Margaret Mahy Family Playground, and the area is set to get a further boost with restoration specialists Box 112 planning a redevelopment of the former Municipal Electricity Department building across the road. Like Manchester Street, Ōtākaro also completed an upgrade of Durham Street this year. This CBD thoroughfare now incorporates not only eye-catching greenery but also rain gardens that help treat the water hitting the road before it flows into the Avon River. The adjoining shared path is also proving a hit not just with people walking and cycling but with Lime scooter riders as well. No matter your mode of transport, a must-see destination in the city is the new EntX cinema complex, opposite the Bus Interchange. It’s literally a shining example of how Crown land is being divested by Ōtākaro in a way that not only makes commercial sense but also delivers a great facility for the people of Christchurch. So, this summer grab a friend, some coffees and your yard stick and go measure the progress being made in the central city for yourself.
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people together. New Zealanders are increasingly seeking ways to socialise. We are very excited about Langdons Quarter and its addition to Northlands.” Kiwi Property announced the plans for Langdons Quarter in November 2017, with construction beginning in February 2018. “The design of Langdons Quarter draws on international trends to provide a unique experience for our customers. As part of the development, direct pedestrian access has been created to the multi-level carpark on the corner of Langdons Road and Sisson Drive, providing great convenience for our customers,” says Vicki. A key concept in the design was ‘material honesty’, translating in the space to exposed steel braces and polished concrete flooring, matched with large hanging gardens and planting. The central dining area is raised with communal seating nestled under white-washed arbours. Paired with expansive glass and natural light, Langdons Quarter has a riverside feel that could be best described as ‘botanic industrial’. As part of the project, a new purpose-built parent’s room has been established leading off the dining area, along with new women’s bathrooms. Langdons Quarter will be open until 7pm each night, giving commuters a pick-up dinner option on their way home from work. Thursday and Friday late nights close at 9pm with restaurants trading later. In addition to Langdons Quarter there are further food options throughout the shopping centre – including Maki Mono, Robert Harris, Muffin Break, Jamaica Blue, St Pierre’s Sushi and Bento Bowl, Little Asian, Esquires Café, Shake Shed & Co, Bakers Delight, New Zealand Natural and Pita Pit.
orthlands Shopping Centre in Papanui has recently opened an exciting new dining and entertainment destination, Langdons Quarter. The $18.8 million development offers a great range of eateries including four restaurants alongside a six-cinema Hoyts, with the latest recliner chairs. Langdons Quarter, named for its geographic location on Langdons Road, which acknowledges one of the early settlers to the Papanui area, provides a mix of exciting and vibrant food and beverage operators with grab-and-go options through to casual dining. Langdons Quarter is anchored at the Langdons Road end of the centre by four restaurants; Lone Star, Nandos, Sal’s Pizza (opening December) and The Coffee Club (opening early 2019). Each restaurant contains enticing indoor and outdoor dining areas which show thoughtful planning for Christchurch’s changeable weather. Lone Star has an enclosed courtyard with fireplaces and the Nandos courtyard has a retractable roof to make the most of the sunny days. Once inside, there are fresh options from Aloha Crepes (coffee and crepes), who are new to New Zealand, along with newcomers to Christchurch, Mad Mex (Mexican) and Ippin Ramen & Bowl (ramen noodle based meals and dumplings). Mumbai Express (Indian), Katsubi (Japanese), Hungry Wok (Chinese), Sushi Express (Japanese) and Adana Grill (Mediterranean) round off the international offerings. Langdons Quarter will also be home to Kiwi classics Royal Roast and Tank, with all of your favourite selections. McDonald’s opens in Langdons Quarter early December. Northlands Centre Manager, Vicki Bain, says: “Food is a wonderful way of bringing
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IN DETAIL
Fired up WORDS Joshua Brosnahan PHOTOS Sarah Rowlands
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ccording to ceramic artist Cheryl Lucas, she likes a challenge. Her biggest and most constant challenges are her ideas. Her work varies between technical commissions, exhibition work and domestic ware. After the earthquakes in Canterbury, Cheryl was commissioned to replicate chimney pots for historical buildings in Canterbury. The process required fastidious detail and had many elements of trial and error. Hoisting a flue weighing 55kg onto the top of a roof in the wind had its stressful moments. Cheryl works with two electric kilns in her Lyttelton studio. “Early on I decided I couldn’t fire an oil kiln and have a child. So I bought an electric kiln and decided it was me who was in control of what ended up on my work, not the kiln. I was no longer going to able to rely on the effects of fire. Whatever happens in the firing process is because I’ve done it and it depends on whether I’ve got the chemistry right in the glazes. It completely changes how you look at things. “Environmentally, an electric kiln is a much better way to go. Sometimes I can glaze a piece and fire it right through, avoiding the usual bisque firing. Occasionally I’m not happy, so I’ll reglaze and refire, layering it up until I reach the desired effect. “Electric kilns provide an oxidation environment. This is the opposite of the smoky atmosphere you get with oil or gas. It’s certainly more predictable using an electric kiln for firing but you don’t absolutely know what’s going to happen – what will come out the other side.” Cheryl’s current exhibit The Firing Line was recently on display at The National gallery. “I started off by thinking about how we build into the environment. Gun emplacements
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have always interested me. The idea that you’re hiding, but you’re also on the lookout. I started thinking about the whole concept of baches and bunkers and bolt holes, all these people wanting to hide. I was curious about people protecting themselves. I quite like the idea that some pieces have got legs; they’ve got movement in them. They’re almost running away. They’re not based on anything any particular. Just “out of here”, Cheryl says as she taps her head. Cheryl’s eponymous work – ‘Royal Muntin Ware.Ref.No 6.3/2011’ (now in the Christchurch Art Gallery collection) which includes miniature road cones – quickly turned from a single art piece to a modest charitable movement. “After the installation was shown in The Dowse in Wellington, everybody wanted a road cone. “I decided for every cone I made, I’d donate $5 to the rebuild of a local museum.” Each cone is a tricky process that involves detailed work on a pottery wheel – which means there are often errors. Only one in four cones ends up making the cut. “There’s an awful lot of stuff in my studio that I ought to just chuck out. I keep work and I say ‘one day…’ “When you’re building a sculpture, there’s a line between something that exists, and something that is about form and composition, how one thing fits with another. I have an inability to make stuff without an idea, without a reason for being.” Is that a good thing? “Well it’s certainly a trauma for my head. On another level, it is what fires me up. I’m never the same. My work is always different. It’s certainly what keeps me going.”
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erhaps it’s a rite of passage when I kept finding pieces online, things that visiting an artist in their own home matched or were so similar to those I’d lost. I that you’re welcomed warmly and fed was trying to recreate what was gone. Once delicious cake. I had them in my hand I would always be Holly Ramsay is the artist behind Tiny disappointed.” Offerings. She is surrounded by her work, They weren’t quite right, or didn’t hold the as any artist worth their weight is. Her same gravitas as her lost pieces. house plays homage to artwork – her own, Holly describes herself as “someone who sees that of favourite artists, and plenty by her all the tiny wrinkles in the surface of everything.” grandchildren. It’s all immediately comforting, She shows me a piece she’s recently worked as is Holly. She has a beautiful smile. on – a mix of byzantine golds and whimsical Holly’s collection of animals have all patterns. This particular piece shows a woman introduced themselves. From a pug, to searching for her cup of tea with binoculars. The chickens to a newly adopted duckling. cup of tea is on the opposite side of the piece. “She thinks she is a chicken. I’m going to It’s all very light-hearted, but also meaningful. have to get her a mirror so she can get to Out in the garage among the kiln and works know herself better,” she says of the latter. in progress, Holly introduces me to a range of Holly’s cake is very, very good. ceramic penguins her students have worked on Describing herself as a “natural twiddler”, as a fundraising project and part of the school Holly has relocated to New Brighton where curriculum. They have come home with Holly to she has continued her work as a secondary be fired. Sometimes there’s a few that come out school teacher, after spending her life living missing wings or beaks, and as a result, Holly’s in Avonside. She found herself displaced after partner Chris has a collection of these oddities. the quakes when her house, along with many Holly casts her Tiny Offerings at home, in others in the area, was deemed irreparable. porcelain slip, hand paints them with underglaze Tiny Offerings came about as a response to before firing, then gilds each piece with 22 this – where as a woman, Holly felt like she carat gold. The finished product is designed to was overworked, underappreciated, and just change slightly over time, developing a deeper wanted “a bloody good cup of tea”. patina. Touching is encouraged. Holly calls them Holly mentions the trauma of losing precious “meditation pieces”. heirlooms passed down from her grandmother, “I want people to hold and turn and look at to her mother and how she regrets not salvaging them, have conversations with them there as a pieces of patterns, or keepsakes that she could witness, maybe pass them down to someone else repurpose at a later date. to care for and enjoy. They might help someone “Many of these objects held deep memories, capture a tiny space in time and thought. They and had been witness to much of my growing are a quiet witness to moments in someone’s life. up. Then suddenly they were broken and “I guess I feel I am building on surfaces swept away. I started to realise it wasn’t just placed together as memories, little pieces of the beauty of my teacup and saucer, it was all conversations around the table. They’re slightly the memories it held that I was missing. out of focus, but good memories all the same.” 37
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and Stelvio SUV instantly receiving rave reviews and best-in-class awards. In 2007 Euromarque became an ‘Official Maserati Dealership’ providing the prestigious Italian performance car company with a natural South Island home and a full service and parts operation for its owners. In the decade since, the Maserati brand has seen worldwide sales increase tenfold, while still managing to retain an exclusive edge over more mainstream luxury brands. In 2015 Renault came on board with the French company enjoying a burgeoning revival in its home and international markets, with exciting R.S (Renault Sport) models, Europe’s biggest selling EV electric vehicle and a range of vans, making Euromarque a true one-stop shop. Now Euromarque is also the South Island home of Infiniti, a performance-oriented premium brand which is expanding globally after 20 years of rapid growth in the United States. Completing the customer experience at Euromarque is a new state-of-the-art service and parts centre and recently launched tyre shop. The finishing touches have just been placed on a brand new grooming division which offers Euromarque customers the ability to book for a complimentary wash and vacuum while they relax in the coffee lounge. Angus is a third generation automotive businessman in Christchurch, following in the footsteps of grandfather Bill and father Gary, both being well-known city vehicle retailers, who between them founded the Cockram family’s admirable reputation in the Christchurch motor industry. With the recent addition of Angus’s children Miles and Claudia joining the sales team, a fourth generation of the Cockram family look forward to welcoming you to the new Euromarque soon.
s it approaches the milestone of 30 years in business, Christchurch’s premier European car dealership, Euromarque is ready for the next 30 years with stunning state-of-the-art new premises just completed. The new dealership at 120 St Asaph Street pushes the envelope from the traditional car dealership to showcase a futuristic design, offering a large showroom extending to the pavement. This is connected to a boutique showroom built to Maserati’s exacting specifications. The attractive, minimal design of the showrooms has made them a popular facility, already playing host to such events as Fashion For a Cure in 2017 and the recent launch of the Zambesi Spring Summer 2019 collection. Opening in 1989 as part of the Cockram Motor Group, Euromarque was established by dealer-principal Angus Cockram. What began as a fledgling European used vehicle dealership more than a quarter of a century ago, is now the leading purveyor of premium, luxury and affordable new and used motor vehicles in Christchurch. A great example of this are the vehicles marketed under their respected “Distinction Collezione” banner. These hand-picked vehicles feature some of the very best and newest top luxury and performance cars available anywhere and represent an outstanding value proposition. Further to this, Euromarque normally carry more than 50 quality used cars, ranging from just $9,990. Euromarque has been the authorised dealership for Italy’s exciting and iconic Alfa Romeo marque since 2002. Always a favourite among motoring purists and drivers, Alfa Romeo is now benefitting from a recent $5 billion investment in new product and technology, with the new Guilia sports sedan
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An Auckland excursion Catering for a population of more than 1.6 million people, Auckland is packed with some of New Zealand’s best dining offerings for the discerning foodie. Modern concepts like Britomart and Ponsonby Central have elevated Auckland’s offerings to world-class levels and it’s a destination worth experiencing in a variety of different ways – including through your stomach! The rise of collaborative dining and more affordable options means that now, more than ever, the city is providing an exciting array of food options. The cultural input from the Pacific, Asia and beyond opens up a world of taste, experience and culture. For this issue, Avenues is off to discover the flavours of Auckland, for a weekend of food, wine and everything else that Tāmaki Makaurau has to offer.
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steak (order the tartare, we dare you) and there is paella and Spanish tapas at Peter Gordon’s Belotta. You could eat on Federal Street for a week and still have plenty of new taste sensations ahead of you to discover. A world of choice on one street. Perfect.
PONSONBY CENTRAL An urban oasis right in the heart of Ponsonby, this is a centre for all things eclectic and delicious, not to mention fresh. Here’s your Ponsonby Central day planned for you: start with a breakfast of coconut porridge from Bird On A Wire, then head to Wallace Cotton for some retail therapy. Check out Wixii while you’re at it – a mix of vintage and new curated pieces where you might find a little something that’s been waiting just for you. You can even have your tarot cards read at Gypsy Heaven. Plan a dinner with friends and pick up some fresh organics from The Produce Market. If the mood takes you, find some market fresh fish and head to Little Bread & Butter for some fresh rye. Pick up a salad from Monstera Kitchen, eat it in the sun in the courtyard for lunch, and pick up a bunch from Rose Tinted Flowers on your way out. Sorted. You’ve done all of this and hardly scraped the surface of Ponsonby Central.
MARKET MANIA
Auckland’s market scene is diverse and generous. No doubt whichever corner of Auckland you end up in, there’ll be a market not far away. And where there’s a market, there’s local artisanal food. Sign us up! In South Auckland, Otara’s Market is the largest Polynesian-style market in New Zealand, selling everything from produce, through to Pasifika treasures, clothes, music, flowers, accessories and much more. Start here first – it’s open from 6am! In the city, La Cigale is a French farmer’s market, now in two locations – Parnell and Britomart. Head along on a Saturday for crepes, or a Croque Monsieur from their café. Best of all, if you find something you really like, FEDERAL STREET you can order it online, for when you return Over recent years Federal Street has been home. Make the market come to you! established as an essential destination for And heading north, Matakana Village Farmers food lovers. Federal Street is located right in Market is heaven for foodies with a focus on the heart of the city, with access to SKYCITY fresh, sustainable and local artisan goods. Grand Hotel and the Sky Tower. Covered in a It’s a zero waste market also, so bring your web of ethereal fairy lights, you’ll find multiple reusable bags. Happening every Saturday, you eateries from some of New Zealand’s best chefs. can catch some live music, eat brunch and Al Brown’s Depot has freshly shucked oysters, experience the magic of Matakana – barely an The Grill by Sean Connolly does a world-class hour out of central Auckland.
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KAI PASIFIKA
PŪHĀ & PĀKEHĀ
Mt Eden’s Kai Pasifika has a sustainable business model (we love) and offer a space and food offering to be celebrated and enjoyed by the diverse communities which make up the fabric of modern day Auckland and New Zealand. Kai Pasifika profiles the flavours of the region using ingredients from New Zealand and the Pacific. Try their fried chicken dish – it comes with taro and salad, or if you’re adventurous, the Kai Pasifika raw fish tuna poke bowl.
Pūhā & Pākehā is a ‘fast casual’ eatery in Grey Lynn, and a food truck serving traditional Māori kai with an injection of new cooking styles and modern flavours. Pūhā meaning things like rēwena bread, horopito pepper, hāngi cooking etc. Pākehā meaning any modern flavour or cooking method. For example, the pulled pork has the ‘Pūhā’ elements of hāngi cooked pork and cabbage and ‘Pākehā’ elements of spice rub and mayo. The brand is about inclusiveness, bringing two cultures together, adding one thing to another to create something new. And that is Modern Māori Fusion street food to be enjoyed at markets and events all over Auckland. Keep an eye out for them on your travels!
WINE DOWN Put aside an afternoon, get on a ferry and be transported to Auckland’s chilled-out cousin, Waiheke Island. Take a self-guided wine-tasting tour, choosing from more than 20 wineries on the island and enjoy the island vibe – relaxed and dreamy with great views of Auckland’s CBD, just 40 minutes away. It’s perfect for a weekend or a day trip with friends, and has thankfully remained unspoiled – long may it stay that way. Back on the mainland, Kumeu wine country is going to remind you how beautiful our country is, and is only a short drive west of Auckland. Why not visit The Hunting Lodge? It’s unique 80-acre estate is located just a 35-minute drive from the CBD. With cellar door sales, cafe, roaming gardens, event spaces, and recently opened restaurant, as well as a fully functioning winery and bottling works, you could make a day of a visit to The Hunting Lodge.
EASTERN AMBLE For palate-pleasing Eastern dishes, an amble along the infamous Dominion Road reveals the spectrum of Asian cuisine with anglicised adaptations to excite. This stretch of pocketfriendly eateries features a tantalising medley of genuine through to innovative and quirky menus, with traditional duck, spicy dumplings, pancakes, yum cha, steam buns, and handpulled and stretched noodles, to Northern Chinese influenced cumin lamb burgers, Asian BBQ and an array of bubble tea. Check out Barilla Dumplings for a quick and delicious nosh. aucklandnz.com/flavours
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Snowman Meringues I love making these delightful little meringue snowmen at Christmas for my family and friends’ children – they are always the first to go at parties.
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2 quantities meringue (next page) 2 drops pink food colouring 1 drop orange food colouring 100g dark chocolate, chopped 160g hundreds and thousands (two jars)
Preheat oven to 100°C. Prepare meringue. Spoon 50g meringue into a small piping bag with a 7mm round nozzle for the arms. Spoon 50g meringue into a small bowl and mix in pink food colouring. Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a 1cm small star nozzle for the hats. Spoon 10g meringue into a small bowl and mix in orange food colouring. Spoon into a small piping bag for the noses.
Using the pink-coloured meringue, pipe a star bulb on top of the head to create a hat. Then use the orange-coloured meringue to pipe a nose by gently pulling outwards to resemble a carrot. Place tray in oven and bake for 1 hour until the meringue is firm and dried out. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. This can be done a few days in advance. Place chocolate into a medium mixing bowl and place over a pot of simmering water. Melt gently, stirring with a spoon from time to time. Place a quarter into a small piping bag. Pour hundreds and thousands into a small bowl.
Place the remaining meringue into a piping bag fitted with a 1.2cm round nozzle for the bodies. Lay a sheet of baking paper on a baking tray. Mark 12 7cm rounds, 2cm apart so the bases are all the same size. Take the piping bag for the bodies and pipe a flat bulb of meringue to form the base, no wider than the 7cm circle that has been marked. Repeat the same step on top of the base but this time slightly smaller and a third time for the head.
Taking one snowman at a time, dip the base into the melted chocolate. Immediately dip into the hundreds and thousands and place onto a baking tray lined with baking paper to dry. Using the small piping bag of chocolate, pipe eyes, mouths and buttons.
Take the piping bag for the arms. Starting just below the join for the head, pipe two arms, making sure to flick at the end so that the arms are not too fat.
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Ris a la Mande Ris a la mande is a Danish rice pudding often prepared during Christmas. I add texture to the pudding by topping it with meringue sticks. This also adds to a ‘hygge’ theme, with the rice pudding reminiscent of snow, the cherry sauce the warmth of the fireplace, and the meringue sticks fallen twigs on the forest floor.
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RICE PUDDING 500ml milk 1 tbsp sugar 75g Italian short-grain rice (Aborio) CHERRY SAUCE 500ml cherry juice (from bottled or canned sour cherries) 2 tsp arrowroot starch 1 tbsp cold water 200g bottled or canned sour cherries (without stone) MERINGUE STICKS 1 quantity meringue (below) 30g cocoa powder 300ml whipping cream 75g chopped blanched almonds 6 whole blanched almonds Icing sugar for dusting
Prepare rice pudding. Place milk in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and add sugar and rice. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender. Remove from heat and transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate to cool completely. This is best done a day ahead. Prepare meringue sticks. Line baking trays with non-stick baking paper. Preheat oven as indicated in the recipe. Prepare meringue, then fold in cocoa powder. Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a 5mm round nozzle and pipe straight lines the length of the baking tray. Bake as instructed in the recipe.
medium heat. Mix arrowroot starch with cold water to form a slurry. Remove cherry juice from heat and whisk in arrowroot slurry. Add sour cherries and set aside to cool. Whisk cream until medium peaks. Using a spatula, fold whisked cream into cold rice pudding together with chopped almonds. To plate dessert, place a good tablespoonful of cherry sauce into six glasses. Divide rice among glasses or just until glasses are half full. Insert a whole almond into each glass and add another tablespoonful of cherry sauce. Top with meringue sticks and dust with icing sugar.
Prepare cherry sauce. Place cherry juice in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over
the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm to the touch.
MERINGUE 115g egg whites 225g sugar Ensure your weighing bowls, mixing bowls and utensils are scrupulously clean and free from any traces of fat or grease. Wash in hot soapy water, rinse well in hot water and dry with paper towels. This is important as any fat will stop the meringue from whipping to a stiff peak. Place egg whites and sugar into a glass or metal bowl and set over a pan of simmering water. Don’t let the water boil as this will cook the egg whites. Stir the mixture until
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Transfer mixture to the mixing bowl of an electric mixer. Using a whisk attachment, whisk mixture for approximately 15 minutes until it is thick and cool. The meringue should hold stiff peaks. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Spoon meringue into a piping bag and pipe into desired shapes. Place tray into an oven preheated to 100°C and bake for 1 hour until meringue is firm and dried out. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. This can be done a few days ahead.
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Base Woodfire Pizza does a great pre-show feast at The Court Theatre. Nothing compares to a toasty fresh pizza pie with the most delicious symphony of ingredients. Our order was the Moroccan Lamb, the Mushroom and Feta and the classic Margherita. We had a show to see, so the team were quick to serve us a veritable feast. The mango chutney sets the lamb pizza apart here – yum yum and more yum. The Mushroom and Feta has bite and depth and is a savoury delight. Our Margherita was a safe choice but in no way disappointing. Can you ever beat fresh basil? Each pizza had a crispy base and a great ratio of toppings and flavour. The team at the Court Theatre Base Woodfire Pizza really do get bonus points for a freshness and taste that is unmatched. Next time you’re planning a Court Theatre excursion, go a little earlier and treat yourself to some great pizza. If you’re not the theatre kind, try their branch at Little High. Pizza for all!
Here’s where Sal’s wins bonus points – it does a massive pizza that will feed an army. A pizza offering that is straight from the streets of New York with all the cheese and toppings you can shake an American flag at. We ordered a half and half pizza which comprised of classic cheese and a spicy buffalo chicken. There was a touch too much sauce on the chicken side of the pizza which in the right circumstances is great – but it overpowered the chicken a smidge. Sal’s flavours are great though. There’s nothing like doing pizza for close to 50 years to refine your skills. Sal’s is a good option for takeout, or somewhere to take the kids – there’s booth seating but it’s really designed for a quick experience. If you’re not looking to be wined and dined, Sal’s Pizza is a perfect fit. Don’t forget to order the garlic knots! A lot of zing, a lot of pizza and a little bit of mess.
You’ll know Zanzibar as a classic Merivale haunt, which so happens to have had a bit of a spruce up of late. It’s comforting to see it still has a great food menu. We ordered the Seared Beef Salad to start with, which is grilled asparagus and roast beetroot with feta cheese. It’s an excellent option for a bit of greenery to balance out the rest of the options, and it goes well with a wine or two. For pizza we ordered the Smoked Ham, which is ham, pineapple, caramelised onions, and plenty of smoked provolone and mozzarella. We’re not here to tell you pineapple doesn’t belong on pizza. We’re here to tell you that this pizza was tasty – especially the caramelised onion. Also on order was the Meat Calzone – a mix of beef, lamb and pork meatballs with mozzarella again. This was a perfect collaboration of flavours, with just enough bite to satisfy even the mildest of carnivores. Zanzibar delivers, once again.
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top pick CASA NOSTRA Waterman Place, Ferrymead casanostraitalianrestaurant.co.nz
Casa Nostra offers a true-blue Italian family-run vibe, right down to the red and white gingham tablecloths and the owner stationed on the till. A comprehensive range of pasta, pizza and seafood options are on the menu. Our waitress gave us some sound advice, and helped us settle on three ‘Schiacciata’ between us – this is the Tuscan flatbread pizza. We chose Reginella for our
vegetarian (tomato, mozzarella, basil and olive oil), the Salmone (salmon, capers, red onion and mascarpone) and the Maialona (salami, prosciutto and parmesan). The service was so fast! We weren’t even waiting ten minutes for our food to arrive. Our pizzas had piles of toppings and were straight from the oven. The bases are freshly made and devoid of boring bits. All pizzas were shared, and all enjoyed,
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immensely. The Salmone is a must order – fresh, creamy with a tangy bite from the capers. Every pizza was very large, so fresh and hot, and more than enough to feed three adults. Top marks to Casa Nostra – the service was great, the owner and staff are lovely and the food is worth every penny. PS, order the garlic bread. Just trust us on this one.
Allow us to welcome you an hour before your show to indulge in a delicious antipasto platter and a beverage of your choice. To Book: P: (03) 366 6326 E: supperclub@itr.co.nz Bookings available up to 48hrs prior to each show.
Decadent pre-show hosting $39.50 per person
For more information visit isaactheatreroyal.co.nz
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exico has quietly established itself in Christchurch over the past year or so as a top choice for a bite to eat in the central city. One thing is for certain, you can definitely spot a Mexico restaurant. The dark red decor, with soft lighting and pictures and candles on every surface mean you’re taken straight off of Manchester St and down Mexico way. Top marks for making the most of the structure, as it’s still surrounded by roadworks and building alterations. To carve out their own identity amidst all of this is quite something. We’d like to give a shout out to our waiter. He was so charismatic, and really quite funny. He was well versed in the menu, and gave us excellent drink recommendations. This makes a restaurant experience world class and quite relaxed. It’s perfect if you’re a Mexico first-timer. Mexico offers shared plates, meaning there’s less risk of main-dish regret – everyone can have a sample, and you end up with a wider variety of tastes which leads to ultimate satisfaction all round. You can have it all at Mexico!
We ordered the fried chicken – if you know Mexico, you order this without fail. It’s so fresh and crisp, arriving in an enamel bowl with two types of delicious spicy mayo. Order two of these, because it’ll go fast. The guacamole is another staple, with Mexico’s handmade chips. Beware, you can fill up before you’ve even received your mains. The safe among us ordered a chicken quesadilla. This arrived piping hot, freshly sliced and easily shareable. The salsa verde is always a hit, especially if you love a hit of coriander. Also on order here was the Crispy Cauli Florets (crunchy, flavoursome and almost healthy), the Spiced Pork Belly and the Ceviche. The latter was a favourite, with plenty to go around and a light fresh taste to balance out any heaviness. Mexico does fresh very well. Everything has so much taste and flavour, and we washed everything down with the passionfruit sangria, expertly recommended by our waiter. Don’t be scared to over order. The food is fast, tasty and you’ll definitely find room for dessert.
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he team behind Christchurch institution The Dux have expanded once again, with an exciting addition to their portfolio; Terrace Tavern. Opened in March, in a sophisticated setting of ink blue walls, brass, wood and a large curved front window with a view of Oxford Terrace, the tavern is forging ahead as a dining destination to visit on The Terrace. On the corner of Oxford Terrace and Oxford Lane, Terrace Tavern offers an exemplary food and dining experience in the way only the Dux family can provide. In true Dux tradition, following Dux Central and Dux Dine, Terrace Tavern features the infamous Dux beers alongside some other well-known options, while their wine list has a “proudly biased” Kiwi line-up. Dux classics Ginger Tom and Pale Ale make an appearance, as well as kiwi drops such as Cloudy Bay Sauvignon and Black Estate Pinot Noir.
A newly released summer menu has just rolled out, with exciting flavours that will tickle the taste buds of everyone, from carnivores to vegetarians. Try the Roasted Duck Breast, served in a madeira sauce with stone fruit, bok choy and roasted shallots, or head in for lunch for the Crispy Skin Fish, complete with clams, black rice, Asian broth and julienne vegetables. With a considerable range of appetisers (freshly shucked oysters, anyone?), a chargrill menu, plenty of vegetable dishes and a delectable selection of desserts, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Book in for the chef’s table experience – sit and interact with the Terrace Tavern chefs – and you can watch the precision that goes into preparing and plating each meal including your own. Tell them Avenues sent you! terracetavern.co.nz
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