Avenues, June 2022

ISSUE 203 | JUNE / PIPIRI 2022

P22 BALLANTYNES BEAUTY FESTIVAL 10–19 JUNE

P44 GOING SMALL AND BEAUTIFUL

THE MAGAZINE CHRISTCHURCH LIVES BY

P56 STARS ABOVE SOUTHLAND

P59 FOOD THAT FEELS

ISSUE 203 | JUNE / PIPIRI 2022

Beauty is…

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Kowtow’s tee shirt collab with The Project, supporting The Red Cross.

EDITOR’S NOTE

The expansion of Little High.

More options, more yum!

Wonder women

Making eye contact with dogs in cars when you’re stuck in traffic.

Ali Harper – this talented songbird has entertained us for years!

Resene Cut Glass A snow water icy green blue, sharp, crisp, and clear.

NAH Faux Zoom backgrounds.

That ‘marble foyer’. Okay, Dynasty.

Not everyone needs to start a podcast.

Websites with pop up chats.

I’m just browsing, laptop.

Sore ears from masks.

Someone invent a fix, quick!

Name droppers.

Well done, you met Sally Ridge.

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spend my days surrounded by incredibly strong, resilient, beautiful women. I wouldn’t have it any other way.

One person who comes to mind when I think of the women in my life is my aunt Justine. I had the good fortune of being born ten years after her, so my childhood photos are peppered with a pigtailed ‘Aunty Justine’ embracing me like her very own tubby teddy bear.

I spent my tween years in awe of how cool Justine was. We share a common love of horror movies, and some of my fondest memories of my teen years were the school holidays when J would take me to the movies, and we’d see the latest thriller on the big screen.

Justine is a nurse, so she has dedicated her professional life to caring for other people. I couldn’t think of a better person for the job. She’s caring but firm, with a healthy dose of humour and a whole lot of empathy.

Now, it seems like I’ve blinked, and all of a sudden, I’m in my 40s.

We’re no longer eating popcorn at the movies, watching Stephen King adaptations! I feel as though I’ve had a fair few lives in the years since then, but Justine has continued with her passion for nursing, and I daresay it’s because she’s pretty darn good at it.

Nurses deserve so, so much more. They care for us in the most intense, stressful times, whether these times are happy or sad. Dealing with a pandemic on top of everything just adds to the massive amounts of respect I have for Justine and every other nurse, doctor, and health professional out there. Stars and planets, Justine. You’re a wonder woman in my books. I’m proud to be your nephew.

I hope you all enjoy this issue – I’d be lying if I said we weren’t moved to tears by some of the stories we have in this issue – strong wāhine sharing their own essays on what Beauty Is….

Enjoy our June issue. We certainly enjoyed bringing it to life.

Yours,

Joshua Brosnahan Editor

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ABOUT FACE

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BEAUTY IS…

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GOING SMALL AND BEAUTIFUL

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STARS ABOVE SOUTHLAND

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CHIT CHAT

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HOME

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CULTURE CLUB

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DESTINATION

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ON THE JOB

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PALATE

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WATCH THIS SPACE

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CLINK!

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COUTURE

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SUNDAY DRIVE

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PAMPER

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ALL ABOARD

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LOVE LOCAL

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HUMANS OF ŌTAUTAHI

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BACK TO SCHOOL Lou Sutherland is a local stylist putting joy and confidence back into getting dressed. Her daily outfits, inspirational tips, and tricks are all shared via Instagram. You can also book Lou for your own online wardrobe workshop or a oneon-one personal styling session – no matter your size, gender, or wardrobe capacity. @styleschoolnz

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Not New is here to bring luxury fashion resale to Aotearoa. Its mission is to create a community where people can celebrate fashion and invest in pieces that bring them joy – feeling confident that these pieces are sourced in a sustainable and creative way. Laura-Jean, Freya, and Renee have a collection of beautiful designer clothes that are thoughtfully curated and luxuriously presented. Garments by renowned designers are sourced from both international markets and local consignment. It celebrates the joy of fashion, self-expression, and knowing that buying or selling #notnew will contribute to a more circular fashion economy. @notnew_nz

RESTORATIVE SCENTS The new Parfum Extrait line from Abel Odor is rich in therapeutic-grade essential oils, designed to be dabbed on pulse points for a restorative scent experience. This is a modern evolution of the classical extrait de parfum. With self-care, ritual, and intention at its core, it is an entirely new category in its own right. This is Abel’s first collection to be developed and made locally in Aotearoa at its Wellington Fabriek (Dutch for ‘factory’). In keeping with Abel’s renowned focus on sustainable production, Parfum Extrait customers can also return their bottles to the Fabriek to refill. abelodor.com

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AN TEAK This rattan buffet is one of Corcovado’s best sellers, recreated in new dimensions to make it wider, lower, and slightly narrower to fit a holiday home, villa, or apartment where space is a premium. Handmade in Corcovado’s workshop located in Java, from sustainably sourced teak wood with handwoven rattan. corcovado.co.nz

PRINTS CHARMING The Central Art Gallery recently clocked an impressive five years in its renowned venue, The Library Building within the Arts Centre.

As well as exhibiting contemporary New Zealand artists, Richard Laing and Jonathan Smart keep their experienced eyes on aspiring artists of the future. View the ever-changing artist exhibitions as well the extensive stock racks that you are welcome to pull out. Did you know they carry a wide range of prints by artists of multiple disciplines? From Dick Frizzell (his work Broken Vase (2022) pictured here) to Martin Poppelwell and Fiona Van Oyen – there’s bound to be something to suit the blank wall you’ve been stewing over. thecentral.co.nz

BANH MI, BABY Ngon Ngon Cafe is Riccarton Road’s latest delicious hospitality offering. Starting out from a night market stall at Bush Inn, An and the team behind Ngon Ngon quickly moved to meet customer demands with a brick and mortar location. If you haven’t experienced Vietnamese Banh Mi yet, now is the time! @ngonngoncafe

BEAUTY, BY THE BOOK Acclaimed designers Sagmeister and Walsh explore the essence of beauty and the transformative power of beautiful design. In this ground-breaking, highly visual book, Sagmeister and Walsh set out on a mission: to find out what beauty is and how it impacts our lives. They turn to philosophy, history, and science to understand why we are drawn to beauty and how it influences how we feel and behave. Keen to translate their findings into action, they show us how beauty can improve the world. Stefan Sagmeister and Jessica Walsh both reside in New York City, with clients including the Rolling Stones, Guggenheim Museum, Barneys, the New York Times , Levi’s, and MOMA. hachette.co.nz

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Liam Stretch Culture Editor

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’ve always enjoyed dressing up – a penchant for it, you might say. I was a drama kid, and before that would dive deep into the family dress-up box, in our case, an old leather suitcase with generations of costumes inside, some requiring abstract thinking to bring a character to life.

This got me thinking when reflecting on this month’s theme of beauty. When I think of culture, this is not a concept always seen in the traditional sense. I see beauty in costume and set design, beauty in scripts and dialogue, and beauty in written text. Oftentimes the beauty is even represented in the gritty and earthy elements of this world.

That’s why I’ve taken a left-field approach this month and focused my attention on those experiential elements of the cultural sphere that make what we watch, listen to, and read so much more beautiful.

I see this in the vast open plains of 19th Century America, the intricacies of our natural world in a thought-provoking read, and in lyrical mastery.

I hope you enjoy this curation; I know I have.

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LADY COWBOY

Lyttelton local Marlon Williams is back with his first official single release since 2018. My Boy is described as a pop song with a Māori strum, and this is one set to have you feeling good summer vibes into the winter months. There’s a funky music video out now, too. It also features some contagiously good dance moves. Go on, dance in your living room, even the bathroom for that matter! I will be.

1883 is the origin story of Yellowstone and follows the Dutton family and German and Slavic immigrants on a journey from Texas to Oregon in the last days of the American pioneer frontier. As the group is faced with endless challenges in their wagon train, narrator Elsa, played by Isabel May, poetically weaves in musings of the untamed beauty and horror of the wild world. Find it on Prime Video.

THE BOOK OF LIFE Penned by biologist and writer Merlin Sheldrake, Entangled Life offers a spellbinding insight into the world of fungi, which just happens to be our world in every sense. Despite his wizard-like name, the true magicians are the fungi, and I’m now in awe of the fundamental role they play in every living thing and Earth, as we know it, owes its existence to our microbial mates. This is the best book I’ve read all year. An easy five stars.

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OPERATION GRAPPLE: WE WERE THERE In 1957 and 1958, the New Zealand Government sent navy ships and hundreds of sailors to support British nuclear testing in the Pacific. This deployment would have life-changing consequences for the sailors, who were exposed to high levels of radiation, and their families. In this portrait exhibition, photographer Denise Baynham honours and recognises the Kiwi veterans of the British operation, code-named Grapple. The exhibition profiles 19 veterans who tell their personal stories of service and the impact of witnessing the detonation of nuclear devices. This moving exhibition is a must-see to understand this oftenoverlooked chapter in the history of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Until 16 October, Canterbury Museum, canterburymuseum.com

Artwork by Debbie Lambert

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The annual Resene Architecture and Design Film Festival brings together a catalogue of masterful spaces, projects, and places. This year the line-up includes a diverse mix of films that have been curated into four categories: Quiet Icons, Creativity, Problem Solving, and Importance of Place, representing pillars of world architecture and design while speaking to the times we are in.

You’ve no doubt seen James Roque across the small screen on Jono and Ben, Funny Girls, Only in Aotearoa, Have You Been Paying Attention?, The Masked Singer NZ, and 7 Days.

Now is your chance to see him live. Heading to Christchurch with his well-reviewed show Badong, James is performing two sets at the city’s coolest little theatre, Little Andromeda.

Get in quick; it’s sure to sell out!

The Christchurch Art Show is back. The exhibition will be the show’s first at Te Pae and the centre’s first large public event, coinciding with Matariki weekend. You can view original art by Kiwi artists and meet those behind amazing works. All art is for sale. Following an exclusive opening night, 7.30pm, Friday 24 June at Te Pae, the show is open to the Christchurch public for three days.

9–26 June, Deluxe Cinemas deluxecinemas.co.nz

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Matariki celebrations Ōtautahi is home to talented Māori artists who shine through every creative practice within our communities. Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre invites you to celebrate Matariki 2022 as they partner with some amazing local artists and showcase ngā toi (the arts) through the nine bright whetū (stars) of Matariki. Gather your whānau and friends to enjoy a range of events to mark the occasion.

View the full programme and buy tickets at artscentre.org.nz

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Starts 21 June, North Quad

23 June–7 July, Lumière Cinemas

1 July, Great Hall

In this dance film by Arts Laureate Daniel Belton being projected in the North Quad, dancers become part of a shared visual and sculptural language. Ad Parnassum – Purapurawhetū metamorphosises as stories are synchronised to Dame Gillian Whitehead’s music. Music drives this work in an elongated vista brimming with movement and colour.

The ’90s Disney classic is revoiced in Te Reo Māori. A crown prince lion cub is tricked into believing he caused his father’s death by his wicked uncle. He flees in despair until his identity and responsibilities become clear in adulthood. It is a film full of colourful animal characters and a classic battle between good and evil. The film’s rating is TBC.

Come and commune with th’Orchard as they share their stories through song, spoken word, and visual art, telling their journey under Waipunarangi – the water that pools in the sky. Dreamers Chapter 2 continues the story th’Orchard began during Matariki 2021.

Artists include the amazing Mark Vanilau, Henare Kaa, Courtney Reid, and Kate McLeod.

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PŌHUTAKAWA

8 June–9 July, Pūmanawa Exhibition Space

3 July, Great Hall

5 July, Great Hall

Hiwa-i-te-Rangi, te whetū o ngā wawata.

Inspired by Hiwa-i-te-Rangi the whetū of people’s aspirations, nine Māori artists celebrate Matariki at the Pūmanawa Exhibition Space. The exhibition will showcase ngā Toi Māori, including Raranga, Whakairo, Waituhi, and Pakoko. Exhibiting artists include Paula Rigby, Fayne Robinson, Riki Manuel, Zena Elliot, Helena Rollo, Lisa Harding, and more.

Bring the whole whānau to enjoy a showcase of this ancient and living, Māori cultural performing artform featuring kaitiaki and performers from Te Ahikaaroa, Ngā Manu a Tāne, and Te Pou Tūmārō. Come watch and hear these rōpū celebrate being Māori, whānau, tikanga and reo, and join in with a waiata or two and some actions! Set in the iconic Great Hall, this is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Pōhutukawa is a sound and movement experience created by Byllie-Jean, featuring some of Aotearoa’s finest performers, including Taonga Pūoro practitioner Māhina Kaui, cousins Seta Timo and Iona Ulaula as the rhythm section, vocalists Ana Fa’au and Grace Thorpe, and a guest appearance by current artist in residence Asher Newbery. It reflects the cyclical nature of life and its phases of death, birth, and the spaces in between.

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ON THE JOB

Steph Walker EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WORD CHRISTCHURCH

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’m a producer, programmer, and an arts and events manager with a penchant for festivals and projects that cross artforms and defy what you might think about when you think about “the arts”. I started programming theatre, dance, comedy and music at BATS Theatre in Wellington, moving to Christchurch to work on the Christchurch Arts Festival in 2010. Our 2011 Festival was one of the first major events in the city post-quakes, which taught me a lot about what’s important. I scarpered off to Australia, wanting more experience on bigger-scale projects.

It was great, but I had a hankering for home and a more long term role. I moved back to Aotearoa to the Auckland Arts Festival and now to WORD Christchurch.

WORD is all about creating moments for our community to come together to celebrate words in all their forms. At our heart, we’re a literary festival, but actually, we’re a whole lot more. This year will be live and in the flesh, and we are so excited to host that space.

For those wondering the answer to that very Christchurch question, I went to St Margaret’s College, trying very hard to be the next sportsperson in the family, but actually at my best in music, drama, debating, and art. I did the ultimate theatre geek move when you’re a teenager and was part of the NZ Young Shakespeare Company that went to the Globe in London, had a brief career as a Court Jester, that sort of thing. I really wanted to be a Black Fern, though. Ah well.

I’ve lived away from Christchurch a lot in the past while, but I’ve come back as much as I can and watched the city fall to the ground and build itself back up again. I can feel the energy growing, and I am so excited to come back and help build that buzz up again. I’m looking forward to making a home in Ōtautahi once more. It’s really feeling like I’m going full circle. I’m even moving in with one of my first flatmates in Christchurch!

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WATCH THIS SPACE Music Is My Friend Artist Kophie Su’a-Hulsbosch/Meep Date March 2022 Location St Asaph Street watchthisspace.org.nz/artwork/1043

Against a bold and striking orange background, Kophie’s massive female figure (a sort of stylised self-portrait of the artist) serves as a powerful declaration of existence and a personal ode to the influence of hip-hop. With her backpack overflowing with the tools of graffiti (a spray can, a paint roller, and a sketchbook), and a painted legacy on the wall, Kophie’s character confidently strides through the city.

Accompanied by a personification of hip-hop music plugged directly into her headphones, the mural serves as an acknowledgement of the influence of the culture on the artist’s

development, a companion that ensures she is never alone. A proud depiction of a young Polynesian woman squarely within a heavily male-centric sub-cultural world, rather than a subject to be observed, Kophie presents an assured, emboldened player exploring the world, unaffected by our gaze and defiantly making and leaving her mark.

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PHOTOS Dave Richards HAIR Simone Thurlow MODELS Portfolio Model Agency MAKEUP Ballantynes Beauty Department

Gold standard What’s more enchanting than making yourself shimmer all over? There is a celebratory feel to make-up as we near the end of the pandemic – lots of shine, colour, and embellishment. Let your skin dance with a sprinkling of shimmer across the eyes, cheek, and lips to create a multi-dimensional glow.

Like Sophie’s look? The Tom Ford team at Ballantynes can help you achieve it.

Instantly iconic A timeless yet modern look that is recognisably Chanel. Create this ultimate power pout with Chanel’s ultra-saturated liquid lipstick in Daring Red. To ensure ultimate longevity, apply the base coat to clean, makeup-free lips with the built-in wand applicator. Allow a moment to dry, and then use the brush applicator to apply the top coat for a high-shine result and all-day comfort.

Inspired by Sandra’s style? Head to the Chanel counter at Ballantynes to get the look.

Blush crush Monochromatic looks are trending with a singular colour incorporated through lips, cheeks, and eyes. Bobbi Brown’s Crushed Creamy Color for Cheeks and Lips is the perfect multi-tasking cream product that you can simply dap, swipe or tap across your key features for a playful and whimsical end result.

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featured events Glasshouse Fragrances Pamper Station Friday June 10 2022 12:00-4:00pm

Celebrate the re-launch of the iconic ‘Fireside in Queenstown’ candle with Glasshouse Fragrances National Manager Lisa Walsh. Cosy up with a hot chocolate and enjoy a luxurious hand and arm massage and olfactory experience showcasing this limited edition scent.

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Makeovers you can recreate in 15 minutes flat and express touch-ups for the ultimate ‘working face’. Guests will receive a 15min express makeover at one of our expert makeup houses.

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Finish with a flourish. Jo Malone London invites you to experience their engraving and monogramming service which allows you to customise your Jo Malone London scent.

Bobbi Brown mini makeup lessons June 14-16 2022 Bookings Essential

Discover new beauty tips, products and makeup application through a 20 minute personalised service with Bobbi Brown artist Yuliya. All seated services on the day of event will walk away with free samples of Bobbi Brown best-selling Vitamin Enriched products. Plus, spend $120 or more on Bobbi Brown on the day of your appointment and receive a FREE 3-piece gift.

Ballantynes beauty quiz

Thursday June 16 2022 5:45-8:00pm Bookings Essential

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Choose your design elements in customised, made-tomeasure women’s fashion. Plus, every purchase includes a donation to the New Zealand Cancer Society. Aletheia is the Greek word for “Truth” and highlights the truth expressed in fit, style, and service that Aletheia Apparel strives to provide. Aletheia Apparel is meant to be loved and worn over and over again, helping form the ethos of the brand: Create the wardrobe you love!

Albatross – have you ever witnessed the absolute grace and appreciated the sheer size of these massive seabirds?

Kaikōura is known as the best place on the planet to see multiple species of albatross in one compact coastal location.

The short tours are jampacked with superb sightings and present a valuable opportunity to be educated on albatross facts along with the environmental challenges facing these stunning wanderers of the Southern Ocean.

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Travelling this winter? Whether in Aotearoa or overseas, you’ll need swimwear you love. The Fitting Room has a fabulous range of swimwear from well-known Australian brands Seafolly, Jets, and Jantzen to cup-sized speciality brands such as Freya, Fantasie, and Elomi, and chlorine-resistant styles from Zoggs and Poolproof. Manufacturers are increasingly conscious of sustainability. Australian brand Sunseeker (pictured) is now made from recycled fabric REPREVE. Find out more and book online.

Art Metro’s teaching methods are designed to meet your individual specific learning needs. From beginners through to professional artists, students join for many different reasons, from aspiring artists and people who have always wanted to have a go to artists who enjoy being with like-minded people. There are those who haven’t painted since school, busy people after some tranquil time out, or people seeking something creative to do. Come join them at Art Metro!

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With biodegradable packaging and plant-based and crueltyfree products, you might think that this salon is too focused on the big picture to notice your specific needs. On the contrary, intentionality saturates Earth Organic Hairdressing.

When you arrive, your stylist will discuss your unique hair needs and find natural and organic solutions just for you. The same stylist will guide you through to the finished result, no rush, no surprises, just a naturally beautiful you.

Everyone deserves to make a statement, and every piece from Marc Bendall can be as unique and individual as the wearer. Specialists in bespoke rings, clients’ own materials and stones can be used to create an iconic heirloom. Also, in-store is the MB designer collection range of rings and jewellery, crafted to the highest standards by Marc, who has been perfecting his art for the past 40 years. Marc Bendall will be relocating in June!

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The EndyMed Intensif treatment is ideal for brightening and lifting skin, improving skin texture, smoothing wrinkles, and treating acne scarring. It delivers radiofrequency deep into the skin with gold-plated needles. This triggers a regenerative response in the skin and stimulates the production of new collagen, softening deep wrinkles, tightening the skin, and improving vitality and radiance. EndyMed treatments have little to no downtime and are only available at the Skin Rejuvenation Clinic.

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Aleph Beauty is about doing more with less Multifunctional and skincare-infused, Aleph works in harmony with the skin to enhance your natural beauty. Aleph was born from the need to create beauty without harm, and ingredients have been chosen with the utmost care and are 100 per cent cruelty-free. Nourishing formulations that deliver an impeccable, long-lasting finish, Aleph is consciously crafted with premium vegan, natural and sustainably sourced ingredients.

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FEATURE

Beauty is…

RUTH ANNE CAUKWELL Beauty is a word that encompasses so many ideas, things, and opinions.

Beauty is a concept that is debatable, can be controversial, and changes with time. So, what is beauty?

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y perceptions of beauty have standards are they measured anyway?) enrich changed. Some years ago, beauty life if you choose to embrace them as being was something I felt I could never part of the real you. measure up to as I placed the bar too high.

We all have a beauty that comes not just Society’s bar, that is! from our ‘outside’ appearance but also I was not pretty enough, thin enough, and from ‘within’, and sometimes it takes a tragic my character was certainly not what I thought event or life-changing circumstances for that was ‘beautiful’. I felt different, odd, and not realisation to happen, but when it does, as it quite right. did for me, it changes everything.

Was that to do with how I felt about myself It was in 2015, when I experienced or the importance I placed upon the opinion of bullying that I had to reach deep within others? Who knows, maybe it was a bit of both? while trying to fathom out who I really was.

Regardless of the reason, I put so much This started my journey of self-discovery, store into trying to measure up to what which continues to this day. A journey society thinks is beautiful that I, in my mind, through my dear mum’s passing in 2017 could not attain it. and my pancreatic cancer diagnosis in 2020.

Fast forward to today, all those perceptions Two years and two lots of six months of I had of beauty and of myself have changed. chemotherapy later, I am still here.

Experiencing life does that, doesn’t it?

It’s in the small things that I now find For me, beauty, true beauty, is not just skin beauty: waking each morning to a new day, deep; it goes far beyond the face, the body, glancing at my neighbour’s beautiful garden, and society’s ideal vision of it. and realising that I am alive; the laughter of It is the people I love and those around me, children playing, a stranger’s smile, a kind the experiences I have had, the world I live word said. And self-acceptance when tracing in, and yes, it is life itself – which includes you the scars on my body, looking at the lines and me! on my face, and embracing my greying hair.

I am beautiful the way I am, just as you are, Instead of thinking of how I used to be, I feel and I believe that our uniqueness makes it so. fulfilled with the ‘me’ of today.

Imperfections (what are those, and by whose What can be more beautiful than that?

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MAUREEN TAANE Kia ora koutou – he uri o Tainui ahau, nō Ngāti Maniapoto.

Ko Maureen Taane tōku ingoa, he wahine kaipakihi Māori ahau.

He mihi aroha kia koutou katoa!

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hen I think about beauty and what is beautiful in my life, I think first of my whānau and friends, and secondly of Papatūānuku and the natural world around us.

I’m lucky enough to have people that have my back as fiercely as I have theirs.

This has been the most challenging decade of my life, personally and professionally.

We’ve operated stores in four locations, in the aftermath of a natural disaster, through the chaos of demolition and rebuilding, mourned with our city after a terrorist attack, and worked tirelessly to survive during a pandemic. We’ve had to dig deep.

We’ve navigated through my cancer diagnosis and recovery, threats to the well-being of whānau members, and the grief and loss of several precious people, including the pou tokomanawa of our lives, our Pāpā Uekaha.

Beauty is sometimes just survival.

Our Pāpā often spoke about beauty. To him, one of the most beautiful things in the world is showing manaaki – caring for and loving people without judgement and a reciprocal relationship with Papatūānuku.

It’s a view that’s helped me navigate many roadblocks, including the recent challenges of running a business in accordance with traffic light protocols that didn’t always sit well with ourselves and others.

Maintaining lines of clear communication while upholding the well-being of your people and customers – it’s a form of manaaki that’s similar to parenting.

Beauty can be an uncomfortable topic to talk about – kāore te kūmara e kōrero ana mō tana reka – a kumara does not speak of its own sweetness. But if you bring it back to a place of love, it’s much easier.

What is beauty if not an expression of love?

To me, a person that is beautiful is one who stands in their own power.

The daughter who brings her considerable skills to the table to fight for equity and justice.

The sister with the sparkling energy flow, who uplifts and inspires others with her honesty and truths.

The brother with an insane musical gift who also shares the grit and backbone required to get there.

The partner who elevates your well-being as their top priority, as well as the maara outside.

The friend who is a sister and is there before you even realise you need her.

The Māmā who supports you unconditionally and leads with aroha.

The Pāpā who continues to hold you with love from beyond the physical realm.

A whānau who tries to live in the light – Nāku te rourou nāu te rourou ka ora ai te iwi – with your basket and my basket, the people will live.

I look for beauty – and find it – in acts of service and love.

Beauty is reciprocity and kindness and organising resources to assist others.

Beauty is sometimes not pretty at all.

Sometimes beauty is rage and action in the face of injustice. Standing up and speaking truth to power.

Beauty is summoning courage when your instincts are to flee.

Beauty is opening your eyes to a new day when it’s easier to keep them closed.

Beauty is sometimes deeply complicated or as simple as picking up a feather that has drifted down in front of you. Seeing a rainbow out your office window, the sound of tamariki playing outside. The perfect avocado and the chirp from your cat when you walk in the room.

A slice of sunlight on the floor and the sense of a presence that’s just gently there.

Beauty is goodness; however it finds you.

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CHRISTINA PERRIAM Beauty is found in nature; true beauty. This is one of our beliefs at PERRIAM, and it really sums up how I feel. Beauty isn’t external; it comes from within.

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t is natural. How people treat others; kindness, caring, and self-love. These are true beauty and are not external beauty.

There is so much to celebrate in creating a beautiful garment from a merino sheep.

This majestic animal roams the high country year-round and has its fleece shorn once a year, which is then taken and cleaned, dyed and spun to create a super soft yarn that is then knitted and crafted by expert artisans right here in New Zealand. I don’t believe you can get any better or more beautiful than that, from growing the fibre right through to creating a beautiful garment that can be treasured forever. The ‘buy once, treasure forever’ ethos at the heart of Perriam inspires a sustainable, conscious way of living.

I grew up on Bendigo Station, a merino sheep property located in Central Otago. It was this upbringing and passion for the merino fibre that led me to create the Perriam brand. I live with my husband Callum and son Walter at Bendigo Station. I was inspired by my parent’s tenacity and drive and was compelled to continue the family’s passion for merino and my home. So in 2013, Perriam was born.

The heritage of my home at the station underpins our whole brand. It was here that my parents, Heather and John, helped pioneer New Zealand’s merino wool industry by farming merino and then crafting and selling merino products to tourists at their Tarras shop.

All our pieces are designed by myself and my team in Wānaka and made by the best manufacturers and craftspeople in New Zealand. We design collections for women, children, babies, and hand knitting yarns, chunky knits, and living products. Our focus is on carefully curated pieces that are designed to transcend trends; our timeless collections bring you understated classics to be loved and lived in, time and time again. Soft and subdued, our colour palette is layered in naturally neutral tones that evoke the raw and rich textures of my high-country home.

I believe it is important to choose garments that will make you feel good from within.

There is no feeling quite like it when slipping on a beautifully tailored coat that fits like a glove and has been crafted by experts.

It gives you a certain confidence, and I believe that filling your wardrobe with beautiful one-off pieces that will last a lifetime is way more important than buying lots of fast fashion pieces.

We also believe in sharing the beauty of making things with your hands. So our knitting kits and luxury yarns made from pure merino mean you can create your own piece of Perriam to wear and love forever.

Ever since I can remember, I’ve been drawn to the beauty and magic of merino. Its strong, super-soft fibres. Its honest, sustainable nature. Its knack for holding its shape. Merino wool was and still is my first true love.

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BY DESIGN

LIFE OF LEARNING

W Richard Dalman Managing Director, Dalman Architects dalman.co.nz

ith a life-long love of learning, restoring Acland House – the boarding and dining facility for Christchurch Girls’ High School – could not have been a more appropriate project for Dalman Architects’ Associate Jennie Lee. Built in 1893 and sustaining severe damage during the Christchurch earthquakes, the heritage building required seismic strengthening, restoration, and renovation to bring it back to its original sense of grandeur while also creating a facility that efficiently provided for the contemporary needs of its young boarders.

Jennie notes, “Historic elements were salvaged and reused where possible, with damaged decorative plasterwork replaced through producing moulds of still intact parts, whilst the layout was redesigned to create a dining hall with capacity for all 150 boarders to dine together. The dormitories and bathrooms were completely renovated, and a new porch added to emphasise the main entry.”

As a senior architect with 20 years of experience, Jennie considers Acland House

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one of her favourite projects, one that required a range of creative design and engineering solutions, and she enjoyed working with her all-female client team.

When Jennie thinks about her own high school education, she recalls, “When I was at school, I enjoyed Science, Art, Design, and History. Architecture seemed like a good way to combine all those interests; it touches on so many different disciplines and allows me to satisfy my lifelong desire for learning. So much of architecture is problem-solving, and I think a broad education helps you to see things from different points of view and develop your problem-solving ability.”

Ensuring girls studying away from their family home feel comfortable in their living environment is a critical element for their education, and the restoration of Acland House was focused on delivering a warm and homely facility conducive to this.

The restoration won NZ Institute of Architects awards for Heritage and Colour, and a NZ Society of Earthquake Engineering award for seismic strengthening of heritage buildings.

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he elegant lines of the Thomas Bina Blaine media console from Frobisher are accentuated by this playful, French-inspired colour palette featuring Resene Half Resolution and Resene Smashing. A bold electric blue wall in Resene Half Resolution elevates the ordinary, turning this living space into a gallery with pops of crisp white and Resene Smashing red. The colourful drama creates a complementary contrast to highlight the detail in the media console. This piece is raw and refined, classic and contemporary. Modern steel legs are the perfect counterpoint to a rustic frame and sliding door fronts, crafted from silver knotty oak solids and veneers in a unique slat-effect.

Behind the cabinet doors are two generous sized shelves with cable management holes inside.

The Bubble Bubble table lamp from Frobisher creates a luxurious and lavish aesthetic. Taking inspiration from whimsical mid-century curves, this blown glass lamp moves into a contemporary world with polished iron fittings and an acrylic base.

Continuing the mid-century look, this classic Vogue 1950 print interrupts the Resene Half Resolution wall with a touch of drama. Connected to the surrounding accessories by the blue eye detail and crimson lips, this show-stopping print adds style to any space.

The red Roman vase by Pols Potten comes as part of a multi-coloured set with various silhouettes. Here the red Roman vase brings effortless style and character with a refined touch. Crafted in metal with a matte powdercoated finish with a soft tactile feel.

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Thomas Bina Blaine Media Console, Kristina Dam Cylinder Floor Lamp, Kristina Dam Brick Sculpture, and Nellcote Bubble Bubble Table Lamp from Frobisher; Mulberry Spray in Coral from Ballantyne’s; Vogue 1950 Print from Copper and Pink; Summit Stripe Rug in Black from Flooring Xtra; Annix Pedestal Pot in Cobalt from A&C Homestore; Roman Vase in Red and La Cottonaire Silk Sheer Curtain from McKenzie and Willis; Red Figurine stylist’s own; Resene Half Resolution and Resene Smashing from Resene Colorshops.

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B Lynette McFadden Business Owner & Mentor Harcourts gold @lynette_mcfadden

etter writers, philosophers, scholars, poets – and even some wildly famous for everything but common sense – have had something to say about beauty.

Let’s face it, who hasn’t delivered a brushstroke onto this particular canvas?

From Confucius with “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it” to Shakespeare’s “Beauty’s a doubtful good, a glass, a flower lost, faded, broken, dead within the hour.” To Gwyneth Paltrow, who believes beauty is being comfortable in your own skin or a kick-ass red lipstick.

It’s a well-covered field so forgive me if I go small in this incredibly big realm. It’s the little things that mean beauty to me. First

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smiles – can you remember your child’s first smile, word, footsteps? Was there anything more beautiful?

Your grandparents’ hands when they held yours. I still remember my nana’s little wisp of a hand. Worn and wrinkled from working every day of her life and having nine children, hers was the most beautiful hand on an equally beautiful person.

Small wins throughout your life, like getting the job you interviewed for and putting on your wedding dress to marry the one you love. That’s beauty. Not objects nor cars, money, jewels, homes, all of which I’ve valued, but beauty touches your soul; it doesn’t just add to your assets.

Our innovations often start in your head.

Why? Because we want to enable your ideas to flourish. To develop products that enhance your home. We believe that hardware

is not innovative until it turns your dream into reality. We research the needs of cabinetry users to create products and solutions that meet the challenges of tomorrow. Let’s build the future together.

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Moving well, living well

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ev, one of the inaugural members of the Arvida Good Friends Community Living Well Centre in Addington, started with clear goals to improve strength, mobility, and balance. Over the last year, Bev has seen some impressive results.

Bev lives with MS and has found a supportive and inclusive environment at the Moving Well Gym, ‘lots of people in the gym have walking aids, sticks, and scooters like me’. Working with Laura, the Moving Well Manager, Bev’s consistency and hard work have allowed her to easily steady herself, move from her mobility scooter to furniture, sit up straighter and, most importantly, she is confident in her day-to-day life. Her progress has been noticed by friends and family, but also, her dentist commented on her improved mobility in and out of the dentist’s chair.

This speaks to the foundations of living well: staying flexible, fit, and strong. Arvida Good Friends supports older adults to keep and improve their mobility. Members can follow a personalised programme in the specialist 50+ gym and private 15-metre heated pool,

supported by exercise scientist Laura Organ and her team, and attend all classes and activities.

The team is welcoming and friendly and is poised to discuss options with you. They also encourage you to bring a friend. There is parking right outside, and visitors are encouraged to have a look around and learn about all the activities available. You can even finish with a coffee and homemade treat at Natter Café.

Supporting older Cantabrians in living their best lives in the homes they know and love is Arvida Good Friends’ mission. They provide a vibrant community centre hub and can offer additional assistance such as private home help and home care support and helpful services like the Good Friends Go members’ rideshare transport for help with appointments, shopping, and socialising.

The Arvida Good Friends Community Living Well Centre is also available as a venue for clubs, meetings, or activities. All members, community groups, and not-for-profit organisations can book the upstairs space for free. It’s fully licenced, with catering and parking available.

For more information call 0800 20 41 21.

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The Boutique Observatory Hotel

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he Boutique Observatory Hotel is a significant milestone in Christchurch Arts Centre’s $290 million earthquake restoration.

The much-awaited Observatory Hotel at Te Matatiki The Arts Centre has a unique mix of Gothic Revival architecture, early Canterbury history, and a very modern take on Arts and Crafts interior styling. No two of the 33 guestrooms are the same, due in part to how the hotel spans three stone-clad, late 19th century to early 20th century buildings that once housed the Physics, Observatory, and Biology buildings of the original University of Canterbury. The interior styling is reminiscent of a large historic house but with a modern twist, featuring a lavish drawing room and library and distinctive furnishings made by local craftspeople.

“I liked the idea of visiting the hotel and being able to request a particular room that spoke to you,” says interior designer Jessica Close. “Every room has its own design scheme and personality.”

Eleven years after The Arts Centre was damaged extensively by the Canterbury

earthquakes, the 7 May opening of The Observatory Hotel marked a significant milestone in its $290 million restoration.

“This hotel is nationally significant,” says Arts Centre Director Philip Aldridge.

“We’re not aware of any other hotel in New Zealand quite like it.

“It’s a unique ‘campus offering’ where you stay the night in the hotel but visit other places within The Arts Centre complex for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

“Guests also have access to a boutique cinema with two theatres, two museums, and dozens of permanent galleries and stores dotted throughout the site – all supplemented by an active events calendar.

“It’s a unique offer – imagine sauntering through the quads and cloisters in the moonlight back to your room, surrounded by exquisite art and vibrant interior design at its best.”

The bespoke approach includes art for sale curated by Jonathan Smart of The Central Art Gallery in the public spaces and The Creators’ Room artwork in the guest rooms.

The hotel is named after the 1896 Observatory Tower.

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The Central Art Gallery Old Library Building the Arts Centre 2 Worcester Boulevard Christchurch

19th May - 19th June 2022 Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 4pm Phone 03 366 3318 www.thecentral.co.nz

Image: Karl Maughan (detail) Rabbit Hill, 2022 Oil on stretched canvas 1200 x 1200mm

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GETTING THE DEAL DONE

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alder & Co. Residential is a new and locally owned real estate agency in the heart of Christchurch.

The brand owner and residential specialist, Michael Calder, has netted well over 100 house sales since 2015, and his vision for the future is crystal clear.

“My goal is to become the number one independent real estate agency for Christchurch; our brand-new premises is open, our flags are up, we are on the market and ready to sell homes.”

With experience comes expertise.

Michael Calder is a multi-award-winning agent who, for the past seven years, has worked with top Christchurch real estate brands, Ray White and Bayleys.

With a degree in design and marketing, he knows how to run a successful and enjoyable campaign, delivering the very best results for his vendors.

“Whether I’m selling a multi-million dollar residence, a one-bedroom apartment, character bungalow, or brand new development, all properties are given the very best of the Calder & Co. Residential experience.”

The brand values revolve around being bold, polished, and honest.

“We want to be on the shopping list next to the top-tier agencies in Christchurch but deliver a more personalised level of service and a more dedicated commitment to each campaign, all for a fairer fee.”

Michael states that Calder & Co is not like other real estate agencies and takes pride in delivering on every situation and getting the deal done.

“We’re end-to-end real estate advisors and negotiators, from buying to selling to renovating to building off the plan.”

“You’ll remember everything from our first contact to the final call. We’re a professional outfit, with you the entire way.

And whilst we love Christchurch property, achieving the best outcome for your situation is our motivation.”

“We tell you how it is. It’s about achieving the best result for you. We’re not brash; we’re matter of fact. Why? Because we put you ahead of the commission.”

If you’re considering selling your home, or perhaps you just want some more information, you can call Michael directly on 022 308 2210.

If you’re in the area, Michael and the team welcome you to pop into the offices – they’re at 149 Victoria Street, in the city centre.

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DESTINATION

Queenstown’s winter wonderland Nestled alongside the pristine waters of Lake Whakatipu and surrounded by majestic, snow-capped peaks sits Queenstown, the home of winter adventure. It is the perfect escape, whether you have an appetite for adventure, mountains, and fresh air or feel more at home enjoying a delicious meal and fine wine next to a roaring fire. Every year from early June, the region transforms into a winter wonderland, attracting snow sports enthusiasts with its incredible lake and alpine scenery, crisp blue-sky days, vibrant après ski scene, and easy access to some of the finest ski and snowboard terrain in New Zealand.

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SKI TO NEW HEIGHTS

Queenstown is the perfect winter base to hit the slopes of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Cardrona Alpine Resort, and Treble Cone, each located within a 20-90 minute drive of Queenstown. Beginners can enjoy the friendly atmosphere and lessons to quickly conquer the mountain.

Advanced skiers and snowboarders can explore the most challenging pistes and off-piste runs or venture into the backcountry. You can even try night skiing at Coronet Peak.

Experienced skiers are well catered for in Queenstown, with ample opportunity to take your skiing to the next level. Queenstown’s four ski areas each have a range of double-black runs and off-piste terrain just waiting to be explored.

Or, for the ultimate powder experience, spend the day exploring the backcountry with a local guide or through one of Queenstown’s heliskiing operations. The helicopter ride up to the Southern Alps is spectacular and provides access to pristine, untouched snow just waiting for you to make fresh tracks.

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DESTINATION

APRÈS-SKI SCENE

ME TIME

Winter in Queenstown is just as much about après-ski as it is about skiing and snowboarding, and the compact and vibrant town centre truly comes alive after dark. Stylish bars, sophisticated clubs, Kiwi pubs, and latenight hot spots make the après ski atmosphere second to none. Along with nearby Arrowtown, the Queenstown region is home to more than 150 bars and restaurants, offering an extensive range to tempt all taste buds, from fine dining to bustling eateries, family-friendly cafés, and boutique restaurants.

For the ultimate in relaxation, especially after a day on the slopes, enjoy some ‘me time’ at one of Queenstown’s luxury day spas and yoga studios. A full range of treatments are on offer, and it’s the perfect way to revitalise the mind, body, and soul. Or wrap up warmly and explore the region’s spectacular scenery by foot or by bike on one of its many trails. Scenic walks from downtown Queenstown range from a leisurely stroll around the beautiful lakeside gardens to hiking up Queenstown Hill for magnificent 360-degree vistas.

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WINTER ADVENTURES

A new craze is hitting Queenstown’s slopes, and it’s a vibe for those who don’t know how to ski or snowboard or simply want to try something a bit different. Yoonering involves a short, single ski attached to a low seat with a gripping handle, and while it has been around for over a century, the fun is fresh as ever.

After a bit of practice on the nursery slopes, you can get good enough to outpace a skier on the serious runs. Yooners can be hired from both Coronet Peak or The Remarkables.

A winter in Queenstown will awaken your senses and inspire you to go further than you have gone before. Take an early morning hot air balloon flight above white-capped mountain peaks, paraglide from a ski field covered in fresh snow, or take a leap and skydive over the Southern Alps. You can also horse ride through fresh snow, 4WD adventure into an abandoned mining village, or e-bike through the Valley of Vines in Gibbston. The options are endless.

Whether you’re into adventure, mountains and adrenalin, or fine wine and indulgence, get away from the everyday and escape to Queenstown this winter; check out queenstownNZ.nz

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Taranaki, like no other With glorious gardens, arts, culture, craft beer, and fitness, there really is an event for everyone in Taranaki. From families to a couples getaway, why not take advantage of the many must-see experiences and events upcoming in Taranaki? With a quick 90-minute direct flight to New Plymouth and a stacked events line-up on offer in NZ’s sunniest region, now is the time to plan your ultimate escape to Taranaki.

Come for the arts, culture, or gardens, and stay for the picture-perfect scenery, decadent dining, and fascinating local history.

HOME AWAY FROM HOME

GRAB SOME GRUB

With everything from family-friendly beachfront offerings to extravagant boutique establishments, you’ll be sure to rest your head in peace and comfort. Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park offers an abode for all budgets, including the exclusive deluxe waterfront suite with outdoor bathtub.

Unwind in solitude at Ahu Ahu Beach Villas or Tairoa Lodge, or treat yourself to luxury at King and Queen Hotel Suites or Platinum Lodge. Whether you’re staying for one night or for the whole festival, there’s a room in Taranaki with your name on it.

You’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to filling your puku. There is an abundance of cafés, restaurants, bars, and eateries right around the maunga. Taranaki is a foodie’s haven, and it’s not uncommon to find paddock-to-plate style menus, hearty gastronomic dishes, and locallymade produce featured. The Burnt Place in Hāwera is a must-do, or take in the beachfront views at Black Sands Pizzeria in Ōakura. Three Sisters Brewery on Devon St in New Plymouth has both craft beer and a tasty bar menu.

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IMMACULATE LANDSCAPES WHĀNAU FUN With beautiful gardens, bountiful native bush tracks, and spectacular coastal scenery, your camera will fill up quickly with picture-perfect holiday snaps. World-recognised Tūpare garden recently earned NZ Gardens Trust’s highest six-star rating, whereas Pukeiti garden hosts one of the world’s largest collections of rhododendrons and other exotics. Explore the Whitecliffs Walkway and find yourself staring in awe at the Three Sisters rock formations. Or meander the Ōpunakē Loop Trail and discover the secret garden and artsy mosaic couches.

Grab a ticket to one of the many great events coming up, and bring the kids along too.

There is plenty to do to keep the kids happy, with many of the activities free of charge.

With indoor and outdoor options and with offerings suitable to all ages, there won’t be any complaints. Challenge the family to a downhill race at The Hideaway luge, or get close to the animals at Brooklands Zoo. Take on the laser tag arena at Bowlarama, or burn off some energy at the epic playground at Hollard Garden.

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WHAT’S ON

Everywhere you turn in Taranaki, you’re immersed in local history. Discover more at Puke Ariki or Aotea Utanganui museums, or pair the experience of Tawhiti Museum and Traders & Whalers with a boat tour from Chaddy’s Charters. The tour heads out of the New Plymouth port and into the Tasman Sea, around the Sugar Loaf Islands, with the captain offering commentary on the local history. Then drive an hour south to Tawhiti Museum to see the stories you’ve just heard about brought to life with life-size and scale-model displays.

1–2 July Inaugural Taranaki Beer Festival 9–10 July SPEAKEASY Literary Festival 28 October–6 November Taranaki Arts Trail Ōakura Arts Trail Taranaki Garden Festival Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival Sustainable Backyards Trail 10–20 November Speigel Fest 19–20 November Coastal 5 26–27 November NZ Tattoo & Art Festival 30 December UB40 at the Bowl of Brooklands

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Stars above Southland Breathe in and feel the exhilaration grow as your eyes adjust to the darkness. Above you, an endless canvas of stars is splattered across the sky as your Southland stargazing experience bursts into full celestial bloom. You might even get a front-row seat for the greatest natural light show on Earth, the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights, as they are more commonly known. The Land of the Glowing Skies is waiting for you — what are you waiting for?

RAKIURA

AURORA AUSTRALIS

Rakiura Stewart Island’s beauty and remoteness mean it is virtually free of light pollution, making the island night sky experience among the best on Earth. The name Rakiura, often translated as ‘glowing skies’, refers to the story of Māori Chief Te Rakitāmau.

It is said the red skies of Rakiura reflect the blushing embarrassment of Te Rakitāmau after a marriage proposal was declined. In 2019, the island was recognised globally as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. As the second island but southern-most Dark Sky Sanctuary in the world, it offers one of the darkest locations to view the night sky.

While the Northern Lights are well known worldwide and are often on people’s bucket lists, its Southern counterpart, the Aurora Australis, is no less spectacular. This natural phenomenon lights up the sky with ribbons of pink, red, and green light.

Southland’s dark winter nights make for the best conditions to take to the night sky to spot the Aurora Australis. While difficult to predict this glowing occurrence, the best time to catch these amazing skies is between April and September, and the optimal conditions are when the sky is clear with little or no moon.

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ATA WHENUA

THE NIGHTS COME ALIVE

Saving the best for the end of a long day, Fiordland’s stunning natural environment and lack of light pollution makes for a truly amazing stargazing experience. In fact, Fiordland National Park is set to become the secondlargest Dark Sky Park in the world. Take your pick out of many great vantage points to watch the sun set behind the Fiordland Mountain ranges and wait for the stars to shine. Stargazers from here get the best view of the Milky Way stretching itself across the southern sky.

If you are looking for an unforgettable night sky experience, venture out into the night with one of the region’s talented operators. Explore Rakiura International Dark Sky Sanctuary with Twinkle Dark Sky Tours. A tour with these experts will allow you to view anything from craters on the moon to the centre of the galaxy.

Douglas Thorne from Southern Photography Adventures will teach you to use your camera to capture beautiful images of the stunning sky above Fiordland National Park.

STARGAZING SPOTS

MATARIKI

The wider Southland region is known as ‘big sky country’ by day – and a stargazers’ paradise by night. Astronomers know the perfect destinations to visit at night. Cue the Catlins. Known for their landscape and wildlife, stunning night-time settings here include Waipapa Point Lighthouse and Curio Bay. Staying in the city? You’ll be excited to know that there is a range of options close to Invercargill for prime stargazing opportunities, such as Awarua, Omaui, Ōreti Beach, and Bluff Hill.

We’ve already mentioned that winter is a great time for stargazing and catching the Aurora Australis, but winter in New Zealand also marks the start of Matariki, the Māori New Year. The Matariki star cluster emerges above the horizon throughout June and July, bringing in a new year according to the Māori lunar calendar.

You can attend various Matariki celebrations around the region; the light show in Queens Park Invercargill is a must-see. These are an excellent chance to discover more about this star cluster and its importance in Māori culture.

Let the night sky amaze you, plan your Southland trip today at southlandnz.com

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Food that feels

Kate Underwood, Guest Food Editor @relishthememory @eat.newzealand

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’ve always found solace in food. To me, food is so much more than sustenance or something we consume. It’s connection; it’s care; it’s the act of looking after someone.

In so many ways, food is love.

I think so often we miss the opportunity to connect the food on our plates back to the people who grew, produced, transformed or prepared what we eat. Every food creation, product or business began from someone’s desire to feed someone else. There’s always a story, and the more we know about the ‘why’, the more we can appreciate the offering.

When we think about food, often we think about it at face value. How it tastes, how it looks, how much it costs, and how it fuels us through our busy days. But as we race between meals and moments, we miss the opportunity to observe how food really makes us feel – on an emotional, physical, societal, and even spiritual level. It is all so deeply connected.

I think there’s something maternal, feminine, and deeply caring about being fed by someone else. If you recall your favourite food memories, it’s likely they’ll remind you of loved ones. For me, it’s the sweet caress of Nana Merle’s sultana cake, my mum’s sticky honey soy chicken nibbles, and the giant mugs of milky Milo that my high school friends and I drank at sleepovers. These memories can sometimes be less about the

food and more about how you felt at that moment in time.

Our food memories are profoundly personal, they become the stories of our past, and they make up a huge part of who we are. Chefs are often driven to help us recreate these nostalgic feelings by evoking childhood memories and getting us to connect back to the moments and people we hold dear in our hearts.

In an effort to create more moments of connection to people and place, as part of my role with Eat New Zealand, we will be working to shine a light on our indigenous food stories and our cultural heritage through a nationwide food event called Feast Matariki. With Matariki becoming an official public holiday on Friday 24 June, this is a monumental moment for our culture and our country.

From 13 to 27 June, we are collaborating with Ngāi Tahu to deliver a series of food events across New Zealand, including Ōtautahi, allowing us the opportunity to find Aotearoa’s unique food stories and hold space for them to be told. It will be a new wave of connection to who and what we are as a food nation and a celebration designed to unite us all, no matter our backgrounds. Our vision is that Matariki becomes a time when we come together as family and community to give thanks for our food, for this amazing country and for all it can provide. Ultimately helping further connect us back to ourselves.

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Hugs in a bowl As the temperature plummets, Guest Food Editor Kate Underwood finds herself craving a steaming hot bowl of umami-laden broth with springy noodles and an array of interesting toppings. Here are some of the unexpected places she heads to across the city when her soul needs a hug, and her heart wants some full-flavoured edible escapism.

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233 Riccarton Road and 35F Riccarton Road @edenalley

There’s a uniquely convivial and un-fussy atmosphere that awaits you at Hello Vietnam.

With its giant tables, flashing neon lights, and service with a smile, this place is perfect for a casual date night, family birthday, student BYO, or solo bowl of beef phở or noodle soup. The special beef phở is the dish for the daring here, served with a variety of beef parts, including tendon, beef brisket, meatballs, oxtail, and even honeycomb tripe. But if that’s not your thing, opt for the medium-rare beef version, where a deeply savoury broth with notes of ginger, star anise, and fish sauce submerges a giant mound of rice noodles alongside bean sprouts, fresh coriander, lemon, hoisin sauce, and sriracha. It’s arguably the biggest, bestvalue noodle soup in the city, guaranteed to satisfy any comfort craving.

When all I want is a rich and unctuous bowl of ramen, Fumetan is where I go. They have charming service, and their clear file menu houses options including the pork and chicken broth tonkotsu, a soy-based shoyu, and the miso sesame vege tan. The tonkotsu miso ramen with chashu or BBQ pork is my pick, especially the version with butter and corn. I love the fact there’s a piano in the dining room, a plastic model ramen bowl on display filled with counterfeit noodles, and how you can order extra vege stock if your broth gets a little thick. My advice – don’t shy away from the toppings! Opt for extra menma (bamboo shoots); always an egg and shiitake, too. This is the closest I’ve experienced in Christchurch to the prized bowls of Japan, just don’t go on a Friday – they’re closed.

Eden Alley has built a strong reputation as a Riccarton Road dining (and Karaoke) destination, with two locations on the strip.

The menu provides an intriguing balance of familiar and lesser-known Korean dishes, many with that distinctive kimchi funk. I often order the bibimbap (rice with vege toppings) and appreciate their saucy fried chicken.

But after being introduced to the ‘Sundubu Jjigae’, a soft tofu soup with egg, on dark wintery days, this is the dish that hits right.

The fiery red broth is served bubbling hot in a stoneware bowl, with a vivid hum of heat and the soothing combination of a gooey egg and jelly-like tofu. Made with or without beef, it comes with steamed rice and banchan – small complimentary side dishes. It’s a simple stew that will both nourish and delight.

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THE SICHUAN KITCHEN Boxed Quarter, 270 Saint Asaph Street @the_sichuan_kitchen Tucked deep in the back of Boxed Quarter, this excellent establishment is serving up some of the more authentic Sichuan cuisine in Ōtautahi.

It’s a true family affair, run by a talented woman called Jennifer Chen alongside her parents, who help in the kitchen. ‘Chen’s special’ noodle soup with beef brisket is what you must come for, where meltingly tender chunks of beef, bouncy noodles, and a chilli oil slick sit atop a deeply-flavoured, beef-forward broth. If

you’re new to Sichuan, it’s a popular cuisine of Southwestern China, distinguished by the use of Sichuan peppercorns which provide a distinct numbing sensation on your tongue.

When combined with chilli, they deliver an invigorating burn factor. Regardless of what you order, don’t miss the fresh cucumber salad.

It’s salty, garlicky, and vinegar-y, and delivers a welcome crunch and a cooling reprieve from the inevitable tongue tingling. There are

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vegetarian and gluten-friendly dishes (opt for rice noodles), plus less fiery options such as wontons in light chicken soup. But if (like me) you’re of the indecisive persuasion, order the combo, where you’ll try three small dishes, including dan dan noodles, boiled dumplings, and the spicy beef soup. Keep an eye on the $10 daily lunch special, which changes throughout the week, and don’t forget to help yourself to water; you’ll need it.

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Olive oil cake, ICE CREAM, POACHED PEAR, AND TOASTED PINE NUTS Eliza’s Executive Chef Liam Summers was born and raised in Christchurch amongst a very art-focused, garden-focused, and, of course, food-focused family. Prior to coming to Eliza’s, Liam was sous chef at Pegasus Bay winery for five years. He loves the produce Canterbury has to offer and how Christchurch is developing its own food scene. At Miro and Eliza’s Manor, there is a huge passion for New Zealand produce, which is celebrated in the food and beverage options. The menu is in keeping with a local theme as chef Liam Summers creates dishes with the best there is to offer from across New Zealand, imbued with a sense of curiosity. Your plate is likely to host a few local ingredients and playful flavour combinations.

SERVES 4

Olive oil cake 185g white sugar 2 eggs 100ml olive oil 50ml lemon juice 110g plain flour (sifted) 4g baking powder Pinch of salt Poached pears 4 pears, peeled, halved, and cores taken out 200g sugar 100ml Riesling Pinch of citric acid 100ml water 1/4 teaspoon whole pink peppercorns To serve Good quality olive oil Ice cream Toasted pine nuts

Preheat the oven to 160 degrees. Grease an approximately 8cm cake tin.

Whisk eggs and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Add olive oil and lemon juice and combine. Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt.

Pour into the cake tin and bake for 12–15 mins until the centre is set.

In a large pan, heat water and Riesling on medium heat, add sugar and citric acid and stir until dissolved. Add pears and peppercorns and gently poach for eight minutes.

Plate cake and pears, and drizzle both with a good quality olive oil (the Village Press is great!).

Serve with a scoop of your favourite ice cream. Ice cream at Eliza’s is made in-house, and for this dish, a fig leaf ice cream is used.

Sprinkle with some toasted pine nuts.

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liza’s Manor now has a bold new look while radiating the classic charm from yesteryear. Alongside its five star service, this icon has its sights firmly set on the future by being certified as an ecofriendly heritage hotel.

The fine dining service at the hotel restaurant begins upon entry, where guests are warmly welcomed and then invited to relax in the bar lounge and enjoy a predinner drink or enjoy the atmospheric bar area overlooking the courtyard sipping cocktails with friends.

Eliza’s is open daily from 8am for coffee, pastries, breakfast, and brunch on the weekend, including a cocktail, and from 11.30am for bar plates and lunch. If you keep an eye on their socials, you can catch the live music schedule.

Pooches don’t miss out, either. The courtyard is dog friendly, with water bowls and treats available.

With a commitment to reducing the impact of their services on climate change, the

smaller carbon footprint of the property has offset carbon emissions to become a climate positive hotel in Christchurch.

Working with Ekos and their climate positive calculation tool, 120 per cent of carbon emissions, equating to a whopping 61 tonnes, have been offset for the 2022 financial year. This, in turn, supports the Kern Creek Forest conservation project, protecting over 130 ha of mixed forest.

Eliza’s Manor is heading towards the goal of making it a biodiversity haven.

Eliza’s carbon credit sales will be used to preserve and enhance the whole forest project and to support other forest restoration projects in the region.

This means your stay can be even more enjoyable in one of the eight delightfully spacious boutique hotel rooms.

Be transported back through the decades from the moment you enter the building, but know that your stay at Eliza’s makes a difference.

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Specialty coffee for everyday people

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ith people all around Aotearoa specifically for supermarkets and specialty stepping up their coffee game, one food grocers as a way to get more people NZ roaster has decided to meet around Aotearoa to choose Fairtrade, coffee lovers at a hotspot that’s been growing organic coffee. in popularity for the past two years – home.

Despite their specialty coffee credentials, Enter Everybird, a new specialty coffee Everybird takes a down-to-earth approach designed to be enjoyed from the comfort of to the scene. “We don’t mind if you drink your own surroundings. your coffee black or with milk, mylk or sugar.

If you’re not fluent in barista, “specialty You don’t have to be Barry Barista or Harry coffee” is coffee that’s been scored above 80 Hardcore – this is specialty coffee, best enjoyed out of a possible 100 points by a certified Q however you like it,” said the brand on their Grader (coffee taster). Translation: It’s really, Instagram account recently. really good stuff.

The new brand launches with two Look at the corner of the pack, and you’ll see crowd-pleasing blends, the bold and that Everybird is produced by specialty coffee chocolatey Everyday Blend and Half-Caf, a veterans, Kōkako Organic Coffee Roasters. supermarket first that packs a whole lot of Kōkako (and now Everybird) pride themselves flavour with only half the caffeine – ideal for on producing coffee that comes from a fairer, 3pm slumps or anyone who wants a little boost more transparent supply chain. All their coffee but doesn’t fancy being up all night. is certified organic and Fairtrade, and they Everybird is available at loads of good offset the carbon on every kilo they roast supermarkets in the Canterbury region as through the Fair Climate Fund. well as online. Check out the new bird on While Kōkako has a firm footing in the the block and brew your very own specialty hospitality industry, Everybird was designed coffee at home. everybird.co.nz 66

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WINTER WARMERS

THE BEST CLUB

NEW FASHIONED

On top of excellent service and stunning eats, Grater Goods does blooming good drinks. Pop into the Orbell Street eatery and sip on a mulled wine or hot buttered rum, the perfect accompaniment to a cold day. They’re a match made in plant-based heaven with a vegan charcuterie board or a burger. Feed your hunger and warm your soul at Grater Goods.

Laughing Club has recreated legendary Lord Geoffery Reardon’s original recipes to exceptional quality, combining deep artesian water with an infusion of exotic botanicals. Committed to a top drop, the team uses traditional copper pot stills to triple distil in small batches to ensure an exquisitely smooth drink. “Laughing Club Gin, like drinking silk.”

Summer might be over, but don’t let that stop you from sipping cocktails with a view over the city!

With its ‘BROWN BUTTER’ cocktail, Seven Dining puts a new, rich twist on the classic Old Fashioned. Two types of bourbon, fat washed with both browned butter and peanut butter, bring out the warm, nutty flavours of winter with a note of Maraschino.

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Daisy 1970 VW BEETLE OWNED BY NIKKI AS TOLD TO Joshua Brosnahan PHOTO Federico Corradi

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have had her Daisy for over 25 years. I absolutely love her.

My husband worked in a car yard in Brisbane, and she was traded-in. I had asked him to look out for one for me, and I was ecstatic when he bought her home. We moved back here in 2002 and bought her over in a shipping container. It took a long time to get over people looking and waving at me. So many people say to me how much they love her, and a lot of them have said that they had one back in the day. I also see people taking photos of her.

I love my Daisy and would not be the same without her.

My husband Murray stopped driving her to work, as his old workmates gave him the nickname Daisy. His friends still call him Daisy!

A while ago, we were approached by The Chateau in the Park for Daisy to be front and centre at a party they were hosting. Daisy was driven into The Great Hall and had all her doors open and disco balls inside her. When we had Daisy in for repairs, the Wizard’s Beetle was getting fixed as well – apparently, everyone was looking at Daisy and not the Wizard’s car.

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16 SEPT – 2 OCT 2022 DIRECTED BY

STEPHEN ROBERTSON

here’s a beauty about Fiji that goes beyond the sunsets, sunrises, sea, surf, and sand – the Fijian people.

Those of you who have been following our adventures in Dylan the house bus may be wondering what Fiji has to do with anything? In May, we spent a week there, and it was far from our first time.

Having lived in Fiji in the ’70s, it’s a lot like coming home. I remember the music, the food, the sea, and the people. With tourists returning in droves, it was fascinating speaking with so many working in the tourism sector about what they have been doing for the last two years and how things are now.

Overwhelmingly there is a real joy at being back at the resorts and other related businesses, with most mentioning their friends, their work colleagues who they had not seen for many months; some not for the entire two-year break.

Simeli, who is a food and beverage assistant at a well-known resort, helped his grandmother fish back in their village and sold hot sweetcorn by the side of the road after the pandemic pretty much closed the borders. He told me this with no sadness, bitterness, or regret. He is so happy to be back.

As occupancy rates steadily increase every week, more of the resort employees are coming back from the villages. And the bookings are going nuts. The occupancy rates at most Denarau resorts are sitting at about 90 per cent as I write this, and the Coral Coast resorts – filled with families mainly from Australia and New Zealand – are also nudging mid 80 per cent. I am told there are periods later in the year when there is no room at all across the islands. The big issue will be flights. There is obviously some occupancy; however, there aren’t the seats to get people here. Let’s hope that changes and everyone who wants to, who is fortunate enough to be able to, can come to this amazing place which is home to the most wonderful people in the world. Kesa, Sulu, Simeli, Tue’e, Manu, Jonacin – vanaka vakalevu (thank you very much) and ni sa moce (goodbye). Until next time.

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“I’m a lawyer. Who’s just been made a QC (Queen’s Counsel). Startlingly!

“I’m the only woman QC practising in Christchurch which is outrageous. When I graduated from law school, Judith Ablett-Kerr had just been made a QC. She was the third woman QC in New Zealand, and here we are, however many years later, and I’m only the sixth in the South Island.

“I’ve done some unusual things in my career.

I have been both a prosecutor and a defence lawyer. I was appointed as one of the counsel assisting the Royal Commission into the Pike River tragedy.

“I worked for a while as the public defender for Christchurch, but then I got a job in Cambodia. I was working for the coinvestigating judge at the UN Khmer Rouge

tribunal, investigating crimes against humanity from the ’70s, and that was eye-opening.

“My whole career has been dealing with the terrible things people do to each other. Look, I do have hope for humanity, but it’s quite challenging sometimes to see what people do to each other.

“I’ve had my moments; I’ve had times where it’s been all too much. And it’s really important to have empathy for people that are having a terrible time. But ultimately, you’re not responsible for what’s happened to them or what they’ve done.

“I just have a normal life, I guess. Hang out with my dog and Shaun and the kids. I read. I like to walk the dog. I’ve just started running, which is actually quite good. I mean, I’m terrible at it. But it’s quite good for the psyche.”

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