Avenues, February 2020

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THE MAGAZINE CHRISTCHURCH LIVES BY

TWO, IT’S THE NUMBER OF ME AND YOU MUSIC AT THE MILL | YOUR HOUSE, YOUR STYLE | GARDEN FOR YOUR LIFE ISSUE 179 | FEBRUARY / HUI-TANGURU 2020

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EMPOWERING GIRLS

YEARS 1-13

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y proudest achievement over the summer break was my Birkenstock tan.

I know this sounds ridiculous, but it’s probably the first time in my humble life that my legs and feet have tanned! This was because I was fortunate enough to tackle a few of those pressing backyard tasks over the break and spend a lot of my time outdoors.

Think: painting, weeding and some general haranguing of my chickens.

I love that we have our summer months over Christmas. Nothing beats a summer in Ōtautahi. Sure, we could all be sipping cocoa and making snow angels somewhere else in the world, but we choose to be here.

And here, is good.

Enough of that – because you, dear reader, are reading this in February. We’re well into a new decade, and I hope you’re settling into the twenties with ease. I was fortunate enough to recently host a dear friend, on his return home to New Zealand after a stint working in London. It was wonderful to see our city through fresh eyes – this was his first visit to Christchurch, and he was inspired and enthused with the modern, fresh vibe we had. We dined at Little High and drank cocktails on The Terrace. We listened to live music at Fat Eddies and limed our way down Cashel Mall on the search for gelato. We visited Cunningham House (did you line up for the corpse flower?!) and even spent some time exploring New Brighton.

This is a great time to show people what we’ve got, and what is to come! Imagine Christchurch in 2030 – wow. I can’t wait. Me being close to 50 years of age can wait, but that, my friends, is another story.

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February is always a month filled with an air of excitement – it’s still warm, and people are relaxed and invigorated after some time off. I hope you enjoy it. Let’s kick off this new decade with a bang. Here’s to 2020.

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Rea and Taina Scur enjoy a treat at Sweet Soul Patisserie, photographed by Sarah Rowlands.

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CONTENTS

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In detail

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CHIT CHAT

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CULTURE CLUB

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PAMPER

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COUTURE

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TWO, IT’S THE NUMBER OF ME AND YOU

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MODE DE VIE

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CREATIVITY AT THE HEART OF THE CITY

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YEAH NAH

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MUSIC AT THE MILL

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CITY SCENE

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BEAUTY IN EVERY FORM

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TORQUE TALK

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LIVING LIFE, LIVING WELL

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HOMES

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DESTINATION

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EVERGREEN

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BY THE BOOK

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PALATE

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HUMANS OF ŌTAUTAHI

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CHIT CHAT

TAKE A TUMBLE A set of six of these ornately detailed glass tumblers from New Zealand company Delice Design Co. is just begging for a bout of summertime fun, and an icy jug of Pimms.

Cheers to that! Use them to help create your own outdoor summer table spread, before we say goodbye to the warmth for another year. delicedesignco.nz

LICKIN’ DESSERTS

THE ITALIAN JOB SMEG’s 1950s Style Espresso Coffee Machine is the latest in the Italian design company’s retrospective look at appliances.

Ballantyne’s selection of these delicious machines offers the aroma of a real espresso, the taste of a creamy cappuccino or a delicious latte macchiato prepared in the comfort of your home. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a moment of full pleasure with a true Italian coffee. Both ground coffee and paper pods can be used in this machine, allowing you to choose your favourite coffee roasters. Styled in SMEG’s signature aesthetic, your morning brew will be a touch more chic. Welcome the Italian tradition of coffee-making into your house, and let it charm you. ballantynes.co.nz

Treat yourself with Rollickin’ Gelato’s fresh daily ice cream whippings. Its chefs bake and create layered gelatos, and fruit-packed sorbets daily. There are always plenty of lip-smacking flavours to choose from, and they make to suit all dietary needs – as well as an array of sweet dessert cabinet baking. Pictured is the delectable Bloomberry. Whippin’ coconut and raspberries into creamy gelato, swirled with sweet blueberry sauciness and fluffy house-made vegan marshmallow – with layered chewy coconut cake pieces. Vegan, dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free for special tums. Rollickin’ is now open at 98 Cashel Street for even more dessert fun. rollickin.co.nz

A ‘ME TIME’ TREAT Moss Spa is the city’s best destination for a Valentines pamper session. From facials to massages, to nails, brows and waxes – Moss Spa has it all, in its very own urban sanctuary. Try the Lime Caviar facial – an hour’s dose of vitamin C and E, Kakadu Plum, and hyaluronic. Perfect for those who find their skin needs a wake-up. mossspa.co.nz

CHIT CHAT

SNEAK ATTACK Diesel has always held a bold approach when it comes to footwear, and Sergios has nabbed the best of its summer styles to ensure your man is stylish from tip to toe. The perfect, fun trainer to pair with jeans or shorts for the rest of our warm days, Diesel’s Brenthna has pops of colour to add some spring to his step. sergios.co.nz

A BUNCH A MONTH New Regent Street’s Bunch Floral has a fresh take on floristry. Florist Alice Erceg creates her bunches with passion from a combination of wild and locally grown flora, meaning each creation is a unique piece of floral art. Bunch also offers solutions to keep your precious bouquets for longer, including drying your arrangements and framing them for prolonged admiration. You can even win some bonus points with your significant other this year, and sign up for Bunch Floral’s subscription service. Why not make your Valentine’s gesture last all year? After all, your beau is worth it!

Cupid schmoopid. bunchfloral.com

GREEN WITH ENVY Loft Furniture’s sexiest sofa to date: the vintage-inspired Del Rey. This classic beauty features a solid oak angled leg base, elegant piped detailing and super-soft cushioning. We love this timeless, cosy sofa and we’re sure you will too – let the Del Rey make all your mid-century modern dreams come true. loftfurniture.co.nz

GIFTING MADE EASY Whether it’s a wedding, engagement party or a milestone birthday, a gift registry is the ideal way to help your guests choose a gift you’re guaranteed to love. Corso Merivale offers a diverse selection of premium designer homewares, furniture, lifestyle goods, and luxury gifts to suit all tastes and budgets. In addition to simplifying the gift selection process for your guests and ensuring you receive something from your wish list, Corso Merivale offers the guest of honour a gift voucher valued at 10 per cent of the total gift registry spend. corsomerivale.nz

Seek 20/20 vision in 2020 Over 20 with short sightedness, long sightedness, astigmatism, or difficulty with fine print in your 40s?

With over 23 years’ experience, trust the care and expertise of Dr Kent and his team at Fendalton Eye Clinic, offering visual freedom with the safety and accuracy of our laser eye surgery.

Book your free laser assessment with a member of our team available in Christchurch Invercargill Dunedin Queenstown Nelson Blenheim

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CHIT CHAT

WUNDERBAR! It can be Oktoberfest all year-round at yours, with The Sunday Society’s vintage German beer garden table sets. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, these are imported directly from Germany, and are perfect for your deck, garden, or patio. The legs on both the table and the benches fold up and lock in place for easy storage. thesundaysociety.co.nz

YOUR FAVOURITE LINGERIE

IT’S GLOW TIME RUBY’s first collection of 2020 is Glow. Bask in the lingering energy and keep your summer alive for longer. Como, in equal amounts of striking and modern, is the spotlight print this season. The tie-dye print in moss has hints of apple green and khaki, making an artwork that is both abstract and attention-grabbing. rubynz.com

UK brand Freya Lingerie has arrived at The Fitting Room with stunning and irresistible styles this season. Their trademark fit, fashion, and function come in cup sizes up to HH. With two stores in Christchurch, one in Fendalton and one in Sydenham, offering personalised and friendly expert fittings to ensure you find your next favourite lingerie set. Check out the range of fuller cup sizes (C–K) and post-mastectomy products. The Fitting Room is the place to go for individualised customer service and beautiful lingerie and swimwear. Pictured is the Wild Plunge Bra, in Midnight Poppy – a balance of delicate lace, bold print design, and a sports-luxe styling. thefittingroom.co.nz

BENTO YOUR LUNCH Need to pack a lot of food? Check out the new stainless-steel Double Decker Bento from Lunchbox Inc. LunchBox, Inc. was born out of a Kiwi husband and wife team’s mutual desire to help everyday Kiwis make healthy eating fun. This bento box holds an impressive eight cups of food in three separate food containers that nest and clip together. This amazing piece of non-toxic lunch hardware is designed to handle generous portion sizes and is perfect for adults and children who are big eaters. The lid also has a silicone ring making it leak-proof to wet foods, so no more leaking into your handbag, briefcase or school bag. lunchboxinc.co.nz

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Swimming with & watching Kaikoura’s Dusky Dolphins!

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Enjoy close up views of these majestic wanderers of the Southern Ocean just minutes from shore.

Enter the world of the dusky dolphin and experience the grace and beauty of the most acrobatic of all dolphin species.

Don’t miss these world-class tours... advance bookings essential.

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Visit our Café, Gift Shop & Gallery.

2020: the year to do good South Island donors are currently in high demand, so Fertility Associates is putting a shout out for both sperm and egg donors.

Every day Fertility Associates see men and women hoping to have a baby of their own but, after working through all the options, need the help of an amazing donor. Could that be you?

WHAT MAKES A GOOD EGG DONOR? A woman who: • Is aged between 20 and 36 years.

• Is a non-smoker.

• Has no significant health issues.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD SPERM DONOR? A man who: • Is aged between 20 and 45 years.

• Has a good sperm count (we will test this along the way).

Being a parent can be the best feeling in the world. Imagine being able to give that experience to another hopeful family! Make 2020 your year for being awesome.

Simply visit our website and fill in the online form to find out if being a donor is for you. fertilityassociates.co.nz/donor

CULTURE CLUB

BREAD AND CIRCUS: SVEN RATZKE

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International entertainer and chansonnier Sven Ratzke tours around the world with his glamourous shows filled with wicked humour and music. With a career spanning more than two decades, Ratzke has become the rarest of things: a cabaret superstar. His Bowie tribute show Where Are We Now arrives in Christchurch on the heels of sellout shows in Berlin, New York, Amsterdam, and London. Receiving rave reviews and standing ovations across the world, this show, part of Bread and Circus, promises to be an evening that is soulful, surprising and highly entertaining.

1 February, The Spiegeltent, Worcester Boulevard breadandcircus.co.nz

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SLICE OF LIFE

ANDY IRVINE

TATTLETALE SAINTS

Slice of Life is an exhibition about the world-famous Dunedin study, which has followed the lives of 1,000 Kiwi babies born in 1972. Explore the displays at Canterbury Museum to relive the decades of the study and learn about its contributions to New Zealand healthcare and social policy.

See how the lives of 1,000 ordinary New Zealanders reflect our changing nation.

Irish musician, singer and songwriter Andy Irvine has been hailed as “a tradition in himself”. After maintaining his highly individual performing skills throughout his over 50-year career, from Sweeney’s Men in the mid 60s, to the enormous success of Planxty in the 70s, Andy has been a world music pioneer and an icon for traditional music and musicians.

On their third release, Dancing Under the Dogwoods, the New Zealand-born and Nashville-based pair offer thoughtful and minimal production with clever yet emotional songwriting. Audiences on the New Zealand tour will be treated to new songs, favourites from the duo’s previous two albums, and Tattletale Saints’ reimagining of country and folk classics.

Until 3 May, Canterbury Museum canterburymuseum.com

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9 February, Blue Smoke bluesmoke.co.nz

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CULTURE CLUB

GLADYS KNIGHT Frontier Touring and Arena Touring are ecstatic to announce the iconic return of the ‘Empress of Soul’, Gladys Knight, to New Zealand. The seven-time Grammy Award winner boasts over 50 years of experience on stage and in song-writing, film and television – spanning pop, gospel, and RnB – and continues to deliver show-stopping performances around the globe. The soul star along with her nine-piece band will perform at Christchurch’s Town Hall on Saturday 15 February. This will be one of Ms Knight’s first New Zealand shows in over 20 years.

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15 February, Christchurch Town Hall ticketek.co.nz

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MARGARET ATWOOD

URBAN POLO

LANSDOWN NARROPERA

After a sell-out run of dates across Europe, the US, and Canada, Margaret Atwood returns for an extraordinary evening not to be missed: a celebration of the global publication of The Testaments, Atwood’s highly anticipated sequel to her seminal work, The Handmaid’s Tale. The evening will also feature Atwood’s remarkable career and her diverse range of works.

The closest you can get to the sport of kings! Showcasing a fusion of sport and music in the heart of city, right at your doorstep, where polo and music collide.

Think fast four tennis, but on ponies!

Lexus Urban Polo comes to party at Hagley Park – a fusion of high paced polo with DJs playing simultaneously to create an amazing party atmosphere.

Experience The Marriage of Figaro, and Der Freischütz (The Devil’s Marksman) at Lansdown House and Gardens. Weatherpermitting picnics are welcome on the grounds, with alternate options of the performances indoors. All performances are given by The Narropera Trio: Dorothee Jansen (soprano); Floriane Peycelon (violin); and Haydn Rawstron (piano/narrator).

12 February, Christchurch Town Hall margaretatwoodlive.co.nz

29 February, Hagley Park urbanpolo.co.nz

3 April, Lansdown House and Gardens courttheatre.org.nz/lansdown

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CULTURE CLUB

Summer jazz Subscriptions from $24 per concert

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fter just celebrating the 40-year anniversary of operating as a community centre, wedding and events venue, and following extensive postquake renovations, the Old Stone House in Cracroft is hosting six weeks of the highly anticipated Summer Jazz Series.

Featuring some of Christchurch’s best jazz musicians, the festival provides the chance to hear them in your own backyard. Featuring River City Jazzmen (26 January), Mike Bickers Boptet (2 February) and the All Girl Mini Band (9 February), there is something for all.

This free community event is on from 4–7pm each Sunday. With support from Main Divide Wines and Three Boys Beer, this jazz series will take place outside in the wonderful heritage gardens. Bring a picnic (no BYO alcohol) or enjoy a sausage sizzle, a splendid summer super-salad selection by Kate, or a delicious platter box from the Old Stone House kitchen.

Grab a glass of wine or a beer from the popup bar, a coffee or an ice cream and sit back and relax. Kando face painting and a giant Jenga set will also be on-site for the kids!

The Summer Jazz Series at the Old Stone House is a great way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon! facebook.com/katiejaneevents

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THE LOOK OF LOVE WHAT DOWNTIME?

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Skin Rejuvenation Clinic’s injectable treatments are all administered by Dr Brigid Lee, so whether you want to soften wrinkles, plump lips, lift sagging jowls, sharpen up a jawline or project a receding chin, they are all possible with little to no downtime.

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OH, SWEETHEART! MECCA’s exclusive Too Faced Love Light Prismatic Highlighter and Sweetheart Perfect Flush Blush (pictured) are the perfect combination this Valentine’s Day, both presented in the sweetest of sweetheart packaging.

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FOR THE VISIONARY… The unique combination of a twicedistilled Texas cedar and wild harvested Atlas Mountain cedar make for a distinctive, intoxicating fragrance from Abel Odor. Top notes of magnolia and cardamom round this scent off perfectly. ballantynes.co.nz

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WHITE AND BRIGHT Sparkle White will restore the confidence in your smile, in as little as 60 minutes.

Charmaine is the ‘no pain queen’, ensuring you’ll lose nothing but a few unsightly stains. Make this Valentines a kissable occasion!

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AMAZING SKIN IN THREE STEPS

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ONE OF A KIND SHINE

A potent cocktail to dazzle the senses, Rouge Volupté Shine is a voluptuous combination of a creamy texture and vibrant shades that makes lip colour a delicious treat. Let your lipstick speak for itself.

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SKIN SOLUTIONS If safety, experience, and fabulous looking skin is important to you, then you need to visit Dr Brigid Lee and Denise Prosser at The Skin Rejuvenation Clinic.

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he duo have been part of the Christchurch landscape for over fifteen years and have established themselves as the destination for aesthetic excellence. Everyone ages differently and has different needs. The Skin Rejuvenation Clinic offers a personalised full face and skin assessment, and together you will decide on the treatments that will offer the best results. For some, it’s skin quality that needs improving: dull, tired skin with large pores, or sun-damage and broken capillaries.

Others may notice their face has lost volume and seems to be sagging, causing unwanted folds and jowls and deeper lines.

The Skin Rejuvenation Clinic has a solution for all these issues.

The M22 is the gold standard of IPL (intense pulsed light) machines, it shuts down superficial blood vessels (thereby reducing redness) and lifts brown pigments from the skin.

Ulthera uses focused ultrasound to tighten the face and neck. It has been FDA approved as a non-invasive face-lift.

CoolTech uses cryolipolysis to freeze away stubborn tummy fat and back fat that diet and exercise alone can’t seem to budge. If you have fine lines and loss of firmness of the skin then Intensify (which uses the power of radiofrequency to tighten and tone) leaves the skin looking firmer and brighter. Dr Brigid and Denise are a team with over 35 years’ experience between them in aesthetic medicine.

Why would trust your looks with anyone but an expert? skinrejuvenationclinic.co.nz

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COUTURE

CHERRY BOMB Le Specs Synthcat Red Flame Glasses uncommonground.co.nz | LEO+BE Champion Top in Candy ketz-ke.com/leo-be Molten Raindrop Sterling Silver Earrings relique.felt.co.nz | WORLDman Perverse Shirt worldbrand.co.nz | Ted Baker Lace Insert Skater Dress ballantynes.co.nz | Benji Berry Shoe mipiaci.co.nz | Stessy Rust Suede Boot merchant1948.co.nz Sleeper Dress moochi.co.nz | Vanilla Cheetah Skirt ketz-ke.com

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Untouched World is sustainable luxury made simple. Timeless style for men and women, thoughtfully designed and lovingly created in New Zealand to be easy care, easy wear and easy on the earth.

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MODE DE VIE

Your house, your style

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appointed trunks that were popular during the golden age of travel. This piece has been built with durability and style in mind.

Pottery Barn pieces are designed not only to look beautiful, but to stand the test of time. Drawers pull smoothly, performance fabrics are easy to clean, and finishes are forgiving, holding up to the daily wear and tear of a Kiwi household. The quality represents true value, because of the many years it can be enjoyed.

Alongside the stylish look and feel of the brand, is a strong commitment to sustainability.

Did you know Pottery Barn is currently ranked in the Top 10 global companies using organic cotton and responsibly sourced wood? They have an aim to be 100 per cent sustainably sourced by 2021.

The design team at Pottery Barn understand that happiness at home starts with the little things – that’s why they pay so much attention to them. Button tufting on a sofa, contrast piping on a pillow, a cleverly hidden outlet in a bookshelf – passion, quality, and comfort are infused into every one of their products.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a home styling enthusiast, with plenty of ideas and extensive Pinterest boards, or you are nervously putting together your dream home – Ballantynes can help you. The homewares team love to talk home styling, it’s their speciality! They’ve got the experience to back it up. Whether it’s a house you need to furnish, or a simple update to your bedding, or floor rugs, to planning a table lay – Ballantynes, along with Pottery Barn, both have the know-how to make your house distinctively yours.

ottery Barn emerged from New York in 1949, originally selling pottery and homewares. Fast forward to present day and the brand is well-loved and trusted, worldwide. Ballantynes is proud to be the sole New Zealand stockist – not only for Pottery Barn but Pottery Barn Kids and sister brand West Elm. The overall aesthetic from Pottery Barn means there are plenty of opportunities to incorporate your own treasured pieces. From rustic dark wood farmhouse tables to lush rugs, modern tableware, and exciting lighting designs. You get a calm, contemporary space that is texturally interesting, but not one that is prescriptive. It’s your house, with your vibe.

We all know house trends come and go but creating a space you love is all about developing your own style. The Ballantynes team curated a range exclusively for New Zealand homes, so you can add some Pottery Barn magic to your abode.

2020’s evolving looks include Rustic Modern, European Chateau, and the return of the bar cart.

Grounded in neutrals, the Rustic Modern look layers rich textures with reclaimed woods. Play around and add different metals – wrought iron, galvanised metals, and pops of brass for contrast.

European Chateau is inspired by nature and contrasted with warm gold and cool tones, this look is cosy and soulful. Weathered woods, patinaed leather, comfy sofas, and décor in shades of blue and grey give this a nod to the countryside.

A bar cart is perfect for entertaining and an excellent conversation starter. The Ludlow Vintage Truck is reminiscent of the beautifully

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Sitting in trackies, judging awards season couture. She wore WHAT? The hundreds lining up for Cunningham House’s ‘corpse flower’.

Hapa’s range of Inga Ford soaps – English Garden is a dream.

Hundy – pop a couple and avoid the day-after wine fog.

Yes, they work!

Resene’s Twilight Zone – a deep charcoal blue to wrap yourself up in.

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Climate change deniers – take a seat with the flat Earthers.

You’ll have plenty to talk about.

Oh, No Caller ID? How about… no answer?

We’re also ready to ditch voicemail in 2020.

Overly fake-tanned ankles. Go easy on the joints, Fanta!

Steampunk. Choo choo all the way back to Oamaru if you don’t mind.

Tepid restaurant water.

Don’t make us break out Ice Ice Baby.

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Our venues and our people are the foundation that sets us apart and we are incredibly passionate about bringing people together and creating memories to last. Through the ups and downs, we’re proud and privileged to deliver amazing experiences for our city across our diverse venue portfolio.

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FEATURE

Two, it’s the number of me and you.

As homage to Valentine’s Day, this month Avenues celebrates duos who bring a little bit of light to the world through friendship, partnership, and love.

Sweet Soul Patisserie founding sisters, Rea and Taina have transplanted the fine sweet treats of Parisian boulevards into our central city; we take a step into Rochelle and Kahanui’s wedding day at a refurbished heritage building – The Little Chapel; and inseparable best friends Kendal and Georgia have a few tales to tell about the meaning of true friendship.

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SWEET SOULS WORDS Joshua Brosnahan PHOTOS Sarah Rowlands

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isters Rea and Taina Scur have created something wonderful with a boutique patisserie, and it’s nothing short of a decadent experience.

A short step off Cashel Mall, through the Guthrey Centre, you’ll find Sweet Soul.

Specialising in fine Parisian style desserts, the aim is to offer the best possible taste, experience and aesthetic that you would find on the cobbled back streets of Paris – which Sweet Soul does effortlessly. Fresh desserts are created daily, with flavours like cherry blossom, matcha, and warm spiced apple.

You’ll be back for more and more.

The Scur sisters grew up in Brazil. Taina arrived in New Zealand over a decade ago, while on holiday from her university studies.

As with so many other visitors, she was captivated by Aotearoa, put her studies on hold, and decided to stay longer.

“It was only ever supposed to be for six months, and so far, it’s been twelve years!

The entrepreneurship bug took over from my passion for business law and lead me to opening Sweet Soul with Rea.” Younger sister Rea says their “family’s European roots was part of the reason I fell in love with French patisserie and began my French patisserie training. Fine patisserie is an art of concentration and precision, from the beginning of the recipe until the end of the decoration. As you can imagine, there is a lot of patience involved.”

The sister’s strong bond is apparent – this helps the duo run the business together. Rea states that from their initial conception of

the Sweet Soul brand they “knew that our different work experience and backgrounds would add to the business but being sisters, we felt comfortable expressing our opinions in a straightforward manner”.

The pair play off each other’s talents – with Rea managing the kitchen and staff, and Taina on the front line working with customers.

Taina mused on this dynamic.

“Some of Rea’s strengths, are my weaknesses, and vice versa; but this gives us the balance,” she said.

The sisters ensure the team has a holistic approach to the pastries offered.

“When working on new concepts for our desserts, the most important thing is the approval of the whole team – their opinion is extremely valuable to us, as we all need to be proud of every product made here” The team celebrate Chinese New Year, Christchurch Pride, Matariki, and more, with a limited run of themed desserts. There’s a connection to our city through their art, and it’s appetising.

“We couldn’t be more happy and grateful for Christchurch, and how Sweet Soul has been received. You made the previous two years so amazing, and we’re approaching 2020 with such excitement. It will be full of new and exotic flavours, combinations, textures, and techniques. We will surprise your paladar with remarkable experiences.

“Everyone is always enthusiastic for our new desserts, and even personally bring ideas to the team. So far it’s been such a fantastic connection.”

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BIG ON LOVE AT THE LITTLE CHAPEL WORDS Joshua Brosnahan PHOTOS Joseph O’Sullivan

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he Little Chapel is more than a church – it’s home to a social enterprise that quite literally changes lives in the most perfect way. An offshoot of non-profit The Home & Family Society, all profits generated by weddings and functions at The Little Chapel go directly towards funding their services. They’re dedicated to helping Christchurch children and families.

The Little Chapel opened its doors in March last year, with a dream of creating beautiful, bespoke weddings. It’s a place for the public to use and enjoy a stunning heritage hidden gem, all the while enabling Home & Family to continue to deliver their essential services to our community.

The chapel was built in the late 19th century and was designed by the renowned architect Benjamin Mountfort, who was one of the country’s most prominent architects.

He was the first official Provincial Architect in the development of the Canterbury region, and was responsible for many notable buildings including Canterbury Museum and The Canterbury Provincial Chambers. The chapel features a wooden altar, sculpted by Frederick Gurnsey, who carved the Bridge of Remembrance, and stained-glass windows

by Veronica Whall. The chapel is now nondenominational – which means they welcome civil unions. In fact, you can personalise your ceremony to your heart’s content.

Recently at The Little Chapel, a very special union took place, thanks to The Little Chapel’s Claire Quinn, and a promotion with a local radio station.

Rochelle and Kahanui’s story started in the early 2000s – Rochelle mentions the pair bonded in an unlikely scenario – at the infamous Holy Grail pub.

“We bonded over our mutual love of Bon Jovi, on the dancefloor, one night in 2004. I was 24 and he was 23.”

After a full circle journey, including another marriage, a move to Australia and more, the couple have been back together for five and a half years, which includes the birth of their son.

“When Kahanui proposed in February last year, it was a massive surprise to me, and all our family and friends. They’ve always believed we should be together.”

The blended family includes Imogen, 19 and Diezel, 14 – completed with two-year-old German Shepherd, Kubo.

“A good friend of mine, Julia, was helping me with all the wedding planning, as it was stressing me out a little. She tagged me in The Breeze Canterbury’s post on Facebook, so I entered the competition via text and told our story; how we had been together when we were younger, then parted ways. After a separation, and my move to Australia, Kahanui came and spent some time with us in Brisbane. We had a great time, and it helped reignite our old flame, so to speak. So here we are, 14 years later.”

The wedding was a good old-fashioned Kiwi working-bee – with several local businesses on board to make the day as wonderful as possible. Everything from beauty, the dresses, the cake and even luxury accommodation was provided by local business for the duo.

“The whole day was a highlight, in my opinion. Everyone who was a part of the competition contributed to making our wedding absolutely amazing. The day was beautiful, from start to finish” The Little Chapel has won over these hearts, and in the process, helped our community. A wonderful initiative that means the best day of your life, can help to make someone else’s life better.

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ME AND MY BEST FRIEND AS TOLD TO Kim Newth PHOTOS Joshua Brosnahan

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n a summer’s day in the Botanic Gardens, Christchurch girls Kendal and Georgia take a pause in their game of tag and tree climbing adventures to explain the essence of friendship…

In the holidays, we both went to the Sounds with our families and met at Lochmara Bay. I went in a kayak and we had a barbecue together and went swimming.

Kendal: I went on a paddle board … When I stood up in the water it was up to my hips. I kept pranking Georgia that there was a sting ray in the water! She knew I wasn’t serious though.

I turned 7 in October and she got me an LOL [doll] in a basket. We play with each other’s LOLs a lot. I like it when she gives me presents and when I give her presents. We had this BFF necklace that broke when I was trying to put it on but now we’ve got a new one. It’s a fairy necklace in two halves for each of us.

Kendal: When I first started school and met Georgia, I thought she was going to be a good friend. She looked really nice. We became friends from day one and were in the same class at school, and we’re still going to be in the same class in Year 3. We sit together in class and spend interval and lunch together.

When I’m sad she’ll say, ‘hey Kendal, don’t be sad – let’s go and play’! We both love chocolate ice cream with sprinkles and everything, and we like the same colours – pink, gold, purple and blue.

Georgia: Sometimes she comes to my place to play with my LOLs and sometimes I go to her place to play with her LOLs. I’m turning seven soon and we’re going to a flower place to make headbands.

It is so much fun when we go on play dates. Me and Kendal went to [Taiora] QEII and went on the hydro-slide. I thought I was going to fall off!

Georgia: Our favourite animals are horses, dogs and koalas.

Kendal: … and unicorns! Every girl likes unicorns!

Georgia: Kendal is kind and she makes me laugh. When I’m upset she makes it all right. We play tag, and hide and seek and have our favourite places. If it’s raining outside then we’ll do dress-ups or play with our Barbies or Polly Pockets.

We often write each other a card; I write one to her and she then gives one to me. Or sometimes Kendal writes me one and then I write back. We draw bubbles and things in them and write, ‘you’re my BFF’.

Kendal: I thought everyone was going to come down on top of me.

Georgia: I want us to be friends when we’re grandmothers.

Kendal: I want us to stay friends for 10,000 years.

Georgia: Best Friends Forever!

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IN DETAIL

Creativity at the heart of the city

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he Central Art Gallery is now three years old. A vision born of five local stakeholder families to offer exhibition and selling opportunities to contemporary New Zealand artists in central Christchurch, post-quake.

Solo exhibitions by Neil Dawson, Bing Dawe, Elizabeth Thomson, and Simon Edwards have been punctuated by themed group shows like Glimpse Panorama (landscape) and One Moment Please (still life in contemporary New Zealand art).

There have been new work shows which include artists rarely seen in Christchurch, like Ann Robinson, Veronica Herber, Martin Poppelwell, and Stanley Palmer.

Fiona Van Oyen and Kirstin Carlin have shown an array of organic forms. Dick Frizzell has stolen the floor, and Reuben Paterson’s glitter works dazzled visitors through December and January just passed.

The gallery also offers space to browse stock on accessible sliding steel racks. Whilst print drawers offer a large variety of works on paper by gallery artists. These are easily viewed on an iPad that catalogues and displays every available work. The Central is a flexible space

(with mobile walls offering intimate moments and a sense of enclosure within something much bigger). Flooded with graceful natural light and the warmth of old timbers and stone, the Old Library Building from pre-Arts Centre days has come back alive.

Now, under the stewardship of gallerists Jonathan Smart and Laura Gobbe, a wonderful variety of contemporary work continues to be offered in the city. Emma Camden’s sculptural cast glass currently glows in the generous window bays, Karl Maughan’s layered brushwork and vivid palette will tantalise in March, and Hannah Kidd will explore the mixed blessings of inheritance in a lavish show of sculpture come May. The Central Art Gallery is open from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10am to 4pm. All are welcome to come down and peruse their collection of work. You’ll find The Central in The Old Library Building in the Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora on Worcester Boulevard.

Works pictured: Neil Dawson Feather (Down) 2019, Emma Camden, Solid Cross 2016, Reuben Patterson We Keep What Belongs To Us 2019.

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CITY SCENE

Two new precincts for the CBD

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ne-third of the vacant, undeveloped private land in Christchurch’s CBD east of the Ōtākaro/Avon River is set to be transformed by the new ‘North of the Square’ development.

The half-billion-dollar development comprises a hotel precinct around the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre and a new Catholic precinct in the block bordered by Colombo, Armagh and Manchester Streets.

A collaboration between the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch, the Carter Group and Ōtākaro Limited, ‘North of the Square’ is a great outcome for the city, according to Ōtākaro Chief Executive John Bridgman.

“Up to four hotels will be built on the Te Pae site, through our development agreement with Carter Group, and that includes a fivestar hotel that is due to be completed by April 2023,” Mr Bridgman says.

“Having a five-star hotel near Te Pae is a requirement for many significant international events, so this broadens Te Pae’s appeal in the globally competitive event market.

“This is good for our city as business event attendees typically spend twice as much as leisure tourists. Once Te Pae is in full swing, our visitors are likely to inject almost $100m into the local economy each year, according to ChristchurchNZ.

“Importantly, most business events are held from March to November, outside of our big summer visitor peak.”

Te Pae will host an array of local, national and international events when the doors open in October. This includes the national College of Midwives conference and a 1000-delegate international wetlands conference, while a Grand Ford Mustang Show – featuring more than $16m worth of classic and modern muscle cars – is sure to attract local car enthusiasts through the doors.

A Crown company, Ōtākaro was established with the goal of balancing both commercial and regenerative outcomes for Christchurch.

“The ‘North of the Square’ development is a great example of us benefitting the city as it also enables the private land adjoining the City Promenade that we created to be completely revitalised through the Catholic Precinct.”

The church precinct will comprise a Cathedral, a pastoral centre/community hub, a primary school for a relocated St Mary’s Primary School, offices for the Catholic Diocese, residential accommodation for clergy, and a multi-storey car park building.

‘North of the Square’ is the largest private, multi-site construction undertaken in the central city post-earthquakes and is the final piece of the jigsaw connecting the Avon River to the performing arts precinct and Cathedral Square.

TE PAE: THE NUMBERS 50 events booked | $30 million in direct economic value to the city | Bringing over 28,000 people to the city – one third international guests | 120 other events are in the pipeline

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TORQUE TALK

BUILT FOR CITY LIFE PHOTOS EJK Photography

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olvo’s XC40 is the small SUV that’s big on innovation. With expressive design, ingenious storage and smart technology, this SUV is designed for the way you live, now. This is a vehicle at home in the city. Brimming with Scandinavian style and innovation, and created around your needs, its combination of ingenious storage features with smart, easy-to-use technology and useful connectivity features make urban life less complicated.

The interior is a versatile space full of storage features that help keep your car clutter-free.

The bin under the front centre armrest is large enough to hold a small handbag or a full-size tissue box, for example, and there’s storage space on the tunnel console where a mobile phone can be stowed and wirelessly charged.

The XC40 has support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This allows the use of some phone functions on the move via the car’s touch screen, steering wheel controls or through voice control – intuitively and safely.

You can even write text messages, make a call, listen to music and use app-based navigation, so there’s no need to pick up your phone while you’re driving.

A high seating position and excellent visibility put you in command of the driving experience, while uncluttered design and intuitive technology help reduce distraction. The focal point is a portrait-format touch screen that has bold, clear graphics, and which is so responsive you

can use it wearing gloves. The voice control function understands normal speech, rather than set prompts, making it easy to use on the move.

The elevation of the driver’s seat means you have panoramic views of the city roads.

Together with agile handling and responsive steering, you always feel in control. Models with intelligent all-wheel drive technology provide extra traction, with minimal increase in fuel consumption or emissions.

City Safety, standard on the XC40, is like having a co-pilot looking out for you. It identifies other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and large animals ahead, warning you if a collision is imminent. If you don’t react in time, it will brake automatically to help avoid or mitigate a collision.

Lightweight powertrains are the perfect combination of responsive performance, low emissions, and efficient fuel consumption.

The basis for each is a turbocharged engine, matched with smooth-shifting manual or automatic transmissions.

A range of accessories makes the XC40 even more useful. Load compartment mats help you keep your interior looking smart, while a protective steel grille helps you transport bulky loads safely and securely. For cyclists, there’s a strong, lightweight bicycle holder, and a tow bar that slides out electrically when needed if you need to tow.

Volvo has effectively delivered a safe, intuitive SUV that is well-suited to Christchurch’s roadscape. It’s built for city life.

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IN DETAIL

Music at the Mill WORDS Kim Newth PHOTOS Sarah Rowlands and supplied

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spiring singers, songwriters, and music producers will take their places in the ground floor of the restored Wood’s Mill heritage building in Addington from this month as Sacha Vee’s SOLE Music Academy gets underway there.

It marks an exciting stage in the rebirth of the 19th century flour mill as a new creative complex for Christchurch.

Owner and structural engineer Michael King had the vision to make something of the old quake-damaged mill. Today, this place oozes sophistication. The vibe is industrial steam-age crossed with New York loft style.

“I took this on because I wanted somewhere for the people of Christchurch to unleash their creativity and here you have a building with endless potential,” says Michael, whose consulting firm is on the first floor.

International platinum-selling artist Sacha Vee, who launched SOLE Music Academy at The Piano in 2018 to help support and develop Christchurch’s talented singers, songwriters and producers, found Wood’s Mill through word of mouth. She’d long dreamed of finding somewhere with a creative atmosphere to provide a truly out of the box place for music-making.

“As soon as I saw this building, I thought, ‘Oh my goodness – this is perfect!’” says Sacha, who used a crowdfunding campaign to help raise the funds needed to complete the fit-out of SOLE’s new space. “It went really well: people want to be involved in supporting the performing arts in Christchurch.”

Wood’s Mill is an evolving project that still has months to go. The full plan includes co-

working offices, 15 apartments, seven ground floor boutique restaurants and a central bar.

At the time of writing, an outdoor stage had just been completed for summer gigs.

The Mill Theatre – formerly the home of Riccarton Players – is also on track for a fit-out as part of the development.

“It’s going to be three-levels with flat seating and a stage in front and it will be fully configurable as a venue so it could be used for anything from a TED talk or corporate function through to a full play or rock concert,” Michael says.

For Sacha, the prospect of being able to access the adjoining theatre and outdoor stage is hugely exciting.

“Having the old Mill Theatre there was a selling point,” she says. “The outdoor stage means we can have mini-festivals out front.

These facilities will complement SOLE’s new teaching and music studios really well.”

There is no shortage of musical talent in Christchurch. Currently Sacha has around 100 students and has had to employ additional staff to keep up with demand.

“I assumed we’d just be working with musicians who wanted a music career, but that’s certainly not the case. We’re finding there are a lot of people of all ages interested in learning how to sing, write songs and produce … also, because we offer day and evening sessions, it suits students who may not be able to commit to a full-time music degree.”

Michael is confident the whole building will eventually function as one big vibrant community, with regular concerts and events set to make this a busy year-round venue.

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PARTNERS IN LIFE AND BUSINESS WITH Harcourts Gold Real Estate

Lynette McFadden has shared close to 25 years working alongside her husband John, which she believes attributes to their success as a team, and as partners.

L Lynette McFadden Business Owner Harcourts Gold Harcourts NZ Inspirational Women Ambassador @lynette_mcfadden

ook around you at any time during the year and you’ll notice couples going about their lives professionally and personally.

Although this integration may appear simple, when you’re working together in business there can be a lot at stake.

Some people make it look seamless: they’re calm, happy, on the same page, and pushing for shared goals… but have you ever thought about how they actually do it?

To be fair, I’ve got no idea how others manage, but what I can do is shine a light on how I’ve been able to work happily with my husband, John, for 24 years in a competitive – at times, combative – industry.

It’s not necessarily easy, but I’ve learnt lots of lessons and, to be frank, as a team we have achieved so much more than we could have as individuals.

So, here are some of my personal thoughts.

I hope they help.

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Communicate. In business, no-one’s an island. Know what you are doing individually and do it, don’t just talk about doing it.

Work to your strengths and offer encouragement. There’s no need to oversee what your partner’s doing. They know what they’re doing and both of you focusing on one thing slows the business, and your momentum, down. John and I have very specific strengths and anything else I outsource or delegate.

Keep any home annoyances at home. If something didn’t go well at breakfast or with children, it doesn’t need to come to work with you or be dropped like a bombshell at a meeting. This only creates discomfort for you and anyone else involved.

Finally, be grateful. It’s a privilege to work with someone you trust and love.

So, there you have it, four of my 400 tips! To my mind, this kind of working relationship can make you formidable in business and happy in life.

Enjoy February!

DESTINATION

Today, tomorrow, Timaru Timaru District is the ideal coastal location for families, foodies, art and culture buffs, lovers of the outdoors and adventure seekers. Made up of rural farmland, rugged coast and sandy beaches – and the urban areas of Timaru City, Geraldine, Pleasant Point, and Temuka.

Join Avenues for a mini-getaway to the Timaru District – the perfect base for exploring the central South Island.

THE VICARAGE

PEEL FOREST

This historic homestead offers luxury accommodation at the gateway to Lake Tekapo and the Dark Sky Reserve. Fully refurbished, with six beautifully appointed guest rooms, and a communal sitting room to relax in and enjoy the company of other travellers. The Vicarage also offers independent accommodation with keypad access so that you can enjoy your stay at your own pace. Plus, you’re close to the Waihi riverbank overlooking the beautiful Riverside Rhododendron Walkway.

Peel Forest is a fantastic location to get away from it all. Think beautiful native forest full of birdsong, bush walks and waterfalls. You can go white water rafting, horse trekking or climb Little Mt Peel and check out the views. The hub of the village is the Green Man Café, a licensed café and bar, known for hosting awesome music. Great food, craft beer and beautiful wines – it’s the perfect place to unwind after exploring the forest, or a great destination for a laid back lunch, or weekend dinner.

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DESTINATION

BARKER’S FOODSTORE

HECTOR BLACK’S

Located in the former grounds of St Mary’s Vicarage in Geraldine, Barker’s Foodstore & Eatery is a purpose-built landmark, with product tasting and an innovative menu incorporating products from Barker’s of Geraldine. Along with local artisan products, you can join the testing table, refill some of your favourite Barker’s products, or order from the eatery.

Stafford Street is home to Hector Black’s, a moody den-like public house and lounge bar full of quirks and vintage details like no other. Head along for live music, a great selection off the top shelf to sink your teeth into and settle into one of their deepbuttoned leather couches with a drink or three.

See if you can spot their namesake – he’s a taxidermy pooch!

WUHOO TIMARU

CAROLINE BAY

Get the family out and about exploring the District for free and unplugged. Google Wuhoo Timaru and take your pick of scavenger hunts, art activities, playground challenges and lots more. Fantastic fun that kids and adults can enjoy together while exploring cool places. The activities will have you visiting the Aigantighe Art Gallery, Caroline Bay, the Timaru Botanic Gardens, walkways, wetlands, and heaps of playgrounds and other fun places throughout Timaru District.

Right in Timaru City, walking distance from the CBD, and directly across the road from a fabulous row of eateries on the Bay Hill, this bay is one of New Zealand’s most-loved beaches. Time it right, and you can catch a free live concert. It’s the place to go for coastal walks, little penguins, beach days, diving off a pontoon into the Pacific Ocean, disc golf, mini golf, playground fun, heritage rose garden and much more. Bike it, swim it, walk it – you can do the lot.

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HONOURABLE MENTIONS A burger at The Running Duck | Coffee at Arthur Street Kitchen | Op-shop your way around Temuka

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IN DETAIL

Beauty in every form WORDS Liam Stretch PHOTOS Supplied

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This love of local is supported by weekly foraging escapades.

“It’s an important element to Mrs Bottomley’s. We’ve been doing this since Hannah was a child… she was a little embarrassed at her mother’s foraging, with flax stems poking out windows.”

Leaving a Mrs Bottomley’s postcard in a letterbox requesting a few branches in return for a seasonal bunch has also proved fruitful – these methods ring true of sustainability and also keep the team connected with the community.

It’s refreshing to find a group dedicated to nature and more importantly, people.

Their philosophy is simple – to create breathtakingly beautiful, wild and whimsical bouquets, designed with love and care. Liz herself shares the perfect quote by Roald Dahl with those attending her floristry classes.

“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.”

mongst the seasonal drying blooms and fresh-cut bouquets resides a team of truly wonderful women.

Making up a magical woodland at the far end of The Tannery, Mrs Bottomley’s Flowers is a place of whimsy and quirk – set to reflect the very nature of its namesake: matriarch of the business Liz’s maternal grandmother, Millie Eleanor Watkins – aka Millicent Bottomley.

Mrs Millicent Bottomley was an author’s dream, Liz says – she read, knitted and listened to The Archers or parliament simultaneously on the wireless each afternoon. Millicent always had at her disposal a 20-pound wooden box of Cox’s orange apples, stored under her bed – and would never turn her nose up at a drop of brandy.

This zest for life is transplanted into her granddaughter and great-granddaughter, Liz and Hannah who own the florist shop.

It’s all about local at Mrs Bottomley’s; the plants and flowers are being sourced from Canterbury and New Zealand producers, with attention paid to the carbon footprint that many florists and flower shops build up by purchasing imported flowers.

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LOVE LOCAL

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EVERGREEN

Garden for your life

A Emily Hastie, Landscape Architect, Kamo Marsh Landscape Architects

sk any gardener, and they’ll tell you tending to plants is good for you.

Taking time to connect with nature, relax, destress, and reflect brings untold benefits and combined with the gentle exercise and daily shot of vitamin D that gardening provides, it’s a winning formula.

Increasingly, there is evidence that growing plants, and spending time outdoors, can aid with recovery from illness or addiction and improve your physical and mental health.

This understanding of the therapeutic benefits of gardens and plants is nothing new. These restorative powers have been employed throughout history to cure ailments and calm the mind. Over centuries, the design of Japanese gardens encouraged meditation and contemplation, and in ancient Egypt, the mentally ill were prescribed walks in the palace gardens by physicians. In nearly every culture, there is evidence of the use of herbs and plants to treat illness and promote health.

More recently, in Norway, people with depression are given the opportunity to work on farms; while in Singapore, mental health patients are prescribed gardening duties on hospital grounds to help reduce stress.

Wonderfully, we are now seeing gardens make a major comeback. Gardens now feature in the design of most hospitals,

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care centres and assisted living complexes, forming a central consideration in the design of the space. Residents and visitors to these facilities are treated to a sensory feast of fresh breezes, fragrant and vibrant greenery, shady spots to sit, walkways, and hidden sculptures – fascinating visitors of all ages.

Two exceptional local examples of this are the sensory garden for children at Burwood hospital in Christchurch and the Dyslexia Discovery Exhibition on Worcester Boulevard, both providing an opportunity to explore using smell, touch, and movement.

At home, the process of creating a garden brings a bounty of rewards. Picking and eating your homegrown vegetables or admiring a flower bed overflowing with blooms is enormously satisfying, but the process of planning, building, and caring for a garden also creates a unique opportunity that’s therapeutic.

The required creativity, spontaneity, and responsibility promote emotional and physical health while encouraging community involvement and social interaction – a kind of magic potion for overall wellbeing.

A garden can give the gifts of health and happiness, and these warmer months are the perfect time to set to work planning, planting, and pottering. All that effort and dirt under the fingernails can bring only good.

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Living life, living well

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f ever there was a recipe to take age in and about in the greater Christchurch area is one’s stride, Natalie has crafted it. one of her favourite pastimes.

In one of the newly completed lifestyle “I love to get out in the Port Hills. We have a apartments at Arvida Park Lane, nestled in a beautiful country.” canopy of protected oaks, Natalie sits in “her “It’s a tonic for your soul.” treehouse” with a well-loved sewing machine.

Natalie also likes to keep up with her The 77-year-old former dressmaker keeps grandchildren – all around their 20s – so her her trade alive, with alterations still a regular living situation had to be accessible to them. task for her.

With barbecue areas, a bar, café – plus more Natalie used to have a bridal salon on Colombo to come – it was clear to Natalie that her family Street, where she began as an apprentice out would be able to come and go when they of high school. She would later buy and run the please. Her apartment even has a spare room business. She misses it – and the satisfaction for those who may have come from afar. gained from completing one-of-a-kind couture.

Natalie finds that her new home lends itself Aside from working away with seams and perfectly to her get up and go attitude – with wellstitches, surrounded by her indoor plants, she tended gardens, vegetable patches, the Tower line-dances, volunteers at St Johns, gyms, Junction shopping centre, Westfield Riccarton, and walks everywhere – if it’s too far by foot and Lincoln Road all a short stroll away. you’ll find her zipping around in one of the Living well is within the Arvida mantra retirement community’s electric cars (the and is to be taken very literally with the BMW i3 is her favourite). addition of a wellness centre to the Addington “I like to be active. I don’t want to sit down complex. Many facilities will be open to the and retire!” public at certain times, connecting the wider On top of her already full schedule, Natalie community with the residents. is an avid tramper and is a member of a local For now, Natalie is staying put but she’s club made up of 60–85-year olds. Getting out always on the move. livingwellparklane.co.nz 46

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The powers that can be

E Sue Anderson Partner, Wynn Williams 027 482 2171 wynnwilliams.co.nz

nduring powers of attorney (EPA) are excellent things!

So, what exactly are they? They provide authority to someone you absolutely trust to carry out certain functions for you: to pay the monthly bills, to buy or sell property, or to make investment decisions for example.

There are also many other potential uses.

Your attorney should know how you want your money and property handled; they should stand in your shoes and do what you would normally do.

A different type of EPA allows your attorney to assist in making health decisions for you if you lack the capacity to make those decisions yourself. In this situation, your attorney will be working with your doctor or health professional to create the best course of action. Your attorney should understand how you would want your life handled and be your advocate if necessary.

If you are a couple, the obvious choice is to appoint each other as your attorney – it is likely you will know each other’s wishes. It is prudent though to have one or two back up

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attorneys as well – these can be adult family members or other trusted people.

Completing EPAs means you get to choose the attorneys yourself and appoint those you feel will make the most appropriate decisions on your behalf.

Sometimes a person doesn’t get around to completing an EPA. If that person loses capacity, then they cannot sign an EPA nor anything else for that matter. There is a process to fix this, but it is substantially more expensive than simply organising EPAs with a solicitor; it involves an application to the Court for a management order.

While EPAs are useful in situations of ill health or accident, they have a pivotal role when a person loses capacity. It means anything can be dealt with promptly and any problems solved. EPAs are also useful if a person is heading overseas and signing authority needs to be left here.

So, all in all, completing EPAs is something that should be considered by everyone as a very practical life tool and could save you a whole lot of hassle.

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North Canterbury Wine & Food Festival On Sunday the 8th of March, the coolest little wine festival in the country is back, bringing the good times to Glenmark Domain. Join in and celebrate the expressive flavours of North Canterbury, with a day of feasting, drinking, and grooving under the oaks. Muster your mates, pack a picnic rug and spend the day cruising around this intimate little affair.

FOOD

WINE

It’s harvest time. The festival brings together favourite local chefs, bakers, makers and food trucks for a juicy festival feast. Foodie legends Inati are back, complemented by more gourmet goodness from Kaikoura Cheese, The Burger Joint, Grater Goods, Grizzly, Utopia Ice, Vagabond Chefs, Flips Pancakes, Cakes by Anna, Smoke & Barrel, and a whole heap more.

Come hungry.

Naturally. There’s a reason North Canterbury is the insider’s top spot for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – so why not come and experience the wine that’s making waves all over the world. Meet your local producers, hear their stories and taste their remarkable wines. For the non-wine connoisseurs, Brew Moon has your beer back, plus Vesuvio are breaking out of their bar to come and serve sangria.

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TUNES

TALK TENT

Keeping you on your toes. It ain’t a festival without some laid-back beats. Get ready for a heady mix of local talent, folk legends and DJs as they keep the dance floor rolling.

Anika Moa is returning home to play her celebrated soulful sounds (with trademark wit and banter), and crowd-pleasing local folk monsters The Eastern return to play their foot stompin’ grooves. Try not to dance, we double dare you.

Feed your curiosity. Tune in to the local food and wine movement with curated discussions at the talk tent. The festival has paired up some of the best wine producers, chefs and makers in the region, all of whom share a vision of showcasing the quality produce from our land and sea. Listen to producers and growers debate sustainability, terroir, and tūrangawaewae, all while sharing tastes from across their tables.

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MAKERS

Bring your small folk. North Canterbury Wine & Food is a totally family friendly affair that’s the perfect free-range family festival, a safe adventure, with fun and food for all ages from toddlers to teens. Little party people have plenty to do, with a veggie animal competition, face painting, petting zoo and pony rides. Kids under 18 party for free. North Canterbury Wine & Food Festival promises to be fun for the entire whānau.

Made here with heart. Hands on classes and a makers market gather artisans from across Canterbury to share their skills for the day.

Think classes with floral extraordinaire Mrs Bottomley’s Flowers, spoon carving and doll making with the team from ReKindle and beer tasting with local experts Brew Moon.

Make sure you swing by the makers market featuring a special collection to taste, take away, or add to your home.

Tickets at ncwineandfood.co.nz | Adult: $34.90 | Sober Driver: $19.50 | Kids under 18: Free

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CLINK!

ONE OF THESE NIGHTS

RED DOOR GIN 45%

ECLIPSE

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The Red Door gin is produced by the family-owned Benromach distillery on the fringes of the Speyside region in Scotland. Distilled in Peggy, the distillery’s hand-made copper pot gin still, the base spirit is vapour-infused with local botanicals including some that are uniquely Scottish such as rowanberry and sea buckthorn.

Domaine des Pothiers are producers of Gamay Noir in the Cote Roannaise, in the north of the Loire. Eclipse is its stunning Methode Ancestral, also known as ‘Pet Nat’ – a verdant pink with silky berry fruit and crunchy acid and bead. This is a natural wine with a tenacious bubble.

Orval’s Trappist ale is characterised by a fruity, earthy, and slightly acidic bouquet. Its flavours are complex with distinct hoppy bitterness and a long, dry finish. The smell is of lemon peel, tartness, and spicy sourdough.

Like all Trappist ales, Orval is sold only to fund the monastery itself and other charitable endeavours.

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CURIOSITY NEGRONI SPECIAL GIN Broaden your ‘gin speak’ with a fabulous award-winning gin from Christchurch’s own Curiosity Gin. Created to make the perfect Negroni cocktail, this oak-aged gin is full-bodied and delightfully complex. Mix it with Campari and sweet Vermouth to join the Negroni trend or serve it in a classical G&T with orange garnish for a refreshing summer drink. curiositygin.co.nz

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Celebrate the good things in life – food, friendship, family and fun within the inviting and intimate space centered around an open kitchen, each detail has been considered and every element has a story – from the produce to the plates.

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right, fresh, and friendly. They’re the first impressions you’ll get at newcomer Belle, on New Regent Street.

Newly constructed, next to Rollickin’, Belle sits on a curved corner spot. The decidedly deco vibes of the building frame the interior – which is bright, bold and filled with quirky artwork. This place would fit right in, in Berlin. It also fits in right here, in Ōtautahi.

Owner and operator Bink Bowler had a hand in bringing the chain of Black and White Coffee Cartel to life; he’s also the man behind the Wellington institution Memphis Belle.

Now that Memphis Belle is sadly no longer, we can claim Bink as one of our own.

The place was well populated for a midweek brunch date, but this didn’t stop us from having friendly, quick counter service.

On order were the beans on toast – a healthy pile of smoky warm beans, with

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A quick-pickled red onion, fresh coriander and an egg. Another stellar dish on the menu for our visit was the smashed avocado on toast – slathered on some house-made ciabatta, with a balsamic reduction and a couple of poached eggs, tomatoes, greens and finished off with crispy lotus chips throughout. If you’ve not experienced a lotus chip as of yet, please do!

A couple of flat whites rounded off our order, and we settled in to people watch at the bench on the window. The food is nicely seasoned, well-proportioned and generous – and with plenty of classic cabinet options, and a microroastery for coffee beans on-site, you can take away a little bit of Belle home with you.

Bink himself says that Belle ‘is a place about good people, good coffee, good food and a whole lotta charm. Our story will be written as the years go by and it will be shaped by the people who come here.’

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Chicken burrito bowl Local foodie and photographer Nadia Eves creates healthy recipes that are lovingly presented and photographed like works of art. “These burrito bowls are a twist on the classic burrito. They’re easy to make for a delicious fresh dinner, or perfect to pack for lunches. You can use up any left-over veggies – you can really chuck anything in there! The chicken can be replaced with mince or chickpeas, and feel free to add some black beans – the possibilities are endless.”

SERVES 4 | LOW CARB, PALEO, GLUTEN-FREE

Spice mix 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chilli powder 1.5 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp salt Capsicum and onions 1 tbsp coconut oil ½ brown onion, sliced 1 red capsicum, sliced 1 green capsicum, sliced 1 tsp of spice mix Chicken 1 tbsp coconut oil 2 large chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 tbsp lime juice Remainder of spice mix

Cauliflower rice ½ head of cauliflower, blended into rice-sized pieces 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp cumin 2 tbsp lime juice 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper 1/4 cup coriander, chopped

Combine the spice mix in a small bowl and set aside.

Guacamole 2 avocadoes, diced 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced 2 tbsp lime juice 1/4 cup fresh coriander, roughly chopped A pinch of salt and pepper

Chicken Heat oil in a large frying pan on medium/high heat. Add diced chicken and lightly brown before adding the tomato paste, lime juice, and the remainder of the spice mix. Cook chicken for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally until cooked through. Remove from heat and shred chicken with a fork.

Salsa 3 large tomatoes, finely diced ¼ red onion, finely diced ½ red chilli, finely diced 1/4 cup fresh coriander, roughly chopped 1 tbsp lime juice A pinch of salt and pepper

Cauliflower rice Add all ingredients, except coriander, to a hot frying pan and cook on high for 5–10 minutes until cauliflower has browned slightly but is still crunchy. Remove from heat and add chopped coriander.

Capsicum and onions Heat coconut oil in a medium frying pan. Add onions, capsicum and sprinkle 1 tsp of spice mix over top. Cook on medium for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peppers are soft.

Guacamole Add avocadoes to a medium mixing bowl and mash with a fork. Add all other ingredients and stir to combine. Set aside.

Salsa Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl and set aside.

Layer the capsicums, chicken, and rice in a serving bowl and top with the guacamole and salsa, or wrap them up in a burrito!

For more healthy and delicious recipes, visit Nadia’s Instagram page @nadiaeves.

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Game of cones Here’s the scoop on the rocky road to gelato in Ōtautahi.

GELATIAMO

UTOPIA ICE

THE GELATO LAB

Manchester Street gelatiamo.co.nz

High Street utopiaice.co.nz

Opawa Road facebook.com/thegelatolabnz

A mobile gelateria brings back nostalgic memories of neighbourhood ice-cream vans and Gelatiamo’s converted ambulance surely fits the bill. Jan and Lisa have brought true blue Italian gelato to Christchurch, without any artificial aromas, stabilisers or other commonly used additives. We ordered the Amarena Cherry, a swirl of preserved Morello cherries and creamy gelato. A lemon sorbet accompanied this, with an impressive 25 per cent lemon juice. Last ordered was the Fererro Rocher Sundae – chocolate, Nutella and hazelnut gelato, topped with whipped cream, candied hazelnuts, chocolate and caramel sauces and decorated with Ferrero Rocher and chocolate wafer sticks. Whoa. All these options were delicious – the sorbet especially if you lack the constitution for a pile of dairy!

A warm welcome to Utopia Ice on High Street. This was a highly anticipated scoop, as the Sumner branch of Utopia Ice is a firm favourite, and always manages to have a line akin to the latest nightclub on any given sunny day. The great things about Utopia are its range of flavours (black sesame, and salted caramel and popcorn, for example) and the wide range of dietary options which include gluten-free waffles and vegan gelatos. Sadly, during our visit, I felt my gelato was icy and gritty. Not enough to return it, but enough to notice. The flavours were definitely there, the service was pleasant, and their minimal aesthetic is so chic and fun – but perhaps we’ll visit again once they’ve settled into their newest location for a second round.

With a nod to the science behind the icy treats, The Gelato Lab’s décor features a ‘table of elements’ of all their wonderful flavoursome concoctions. A great range of sorbetto and gelato awaits you. We ordered a cardamom, apricot and pistachio gelato, and a double scoop of Speculoos with a plain pistachio gelato. The former was a standout flavour – modern but balanced well.

Speculoos was a warm and delicately spiced flavour and would be perfect with some crumble or texture added. We managed a few samples while on-site, including a spiced guava, and rosehip sorbetto, so you’ll be pleased to find plenty of bold combinations to whet your appetite. A special mention of the service too – we were looked after and treated to an experience.

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ROLLICKIN’ GELATO

top pick

New Regent Street rollickin.co.nz

Now, we’ve featured our mates at Rollickin’ Gelato in a few issues; is it really biased if they’re just simply that good?

It’s worthwhile to note that you’re getting more than gelato in your cone – layers of sponge, hokey pokey, or fruits like mango or kirsch-soaked cherries mean you’re digging through a medley of yum. Try the Gerry Brownie (yes, you read that correctly) – a ridiculously soft, gooey dessert to give you the sugar rush you crave. For those not keen on chocolate, try Pop’s Lemon Pie – a lemon gelato stacked with crumbling butter biscuit and fresh lemon curd. At the time of writing, the passionfruit and pineapple sorbet was piled up and being scooped out with gusto.

Rollickin’ do their best to integrate local events and foster a community spirit in the central city. Limited edition flavours are aligned with shows at the Isaac Theatre Royal (Hansel and Gretel gingerbread gelato, anyone?), and their keenly anticipated annual Doggie Day Out supports Christchurch SPCA, and provides scoops of dog-friendly Woof Woof gelato for participating pooches.

Yes, sir. Rollickin’ has so many excuses to keep on lickin’.

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“I was born and bred in Christchurch. When I was twelve, I was groomed and assaulted by a hospital orderly. Back in those days, we had stranger danger – but he wasn’t a stranger. He was nothing to the picture we were brought up [to believe] as kids – a man in an overcoat and a brown paper bag. I got sucked in.

“He assaulted me over a period of time, and I turned from a happy-go-lucky cheeky little kid into a nasty, violent boy. I ended up in gangs and abusing alcohol and drugs. In about 1991, when I threatened to kill a man, I realised I needed help. I went to the mental health system and got turned away.

“It was then I realised there was nothing for men. In 1995 I found an ad for a male survival group and went along and realised that was a place where I needed to be, that’s where my healing really started.

“So, I’ve set up services for male victims of sexual trauma with a peer support model.

Specialists and therapists are great, but I feel the peer support model works. Male survivors supporting males. Men are predominantly seen as perpetrators in a patriarchal system, so speaking out as victims has been difficult. It has been seen as a weakness. I think our vulnerability is our strength. For us, it is about the power of your vulnerability – if you are able to talk about that it will give you the strength to go forward.

“My work is not about empire building, it’s about building people. It’s about sitting with men who have experienced violence and finding a way through. They’ve got to find who they are inside. When that trauma has happened to you as a child you don’t know who you are, so you put a brick wall around you. But as you grow up you are capable of lashing out [and] doing huge damage. So, it’s about sitting with the men and talking about the little boy who has got them to where they are now and looking at where they want to go.”

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