Avenues, March 2020

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HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND HAUORA A PLANT-BASED PASSION | ABREAST OF LIFE | DESTINATION FIJI ISSUE 180 | MARCH / POUTŪ-TE-RANGI 2020

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Let’s be imperfect

R Mavericks Alexander Shelley Conductor Cameron Carpenter Organ JS Bach Toccata and Fugue in D Minor Poulenc Organ Concerto Beethoven Symphony No. 5

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NEW ZEALAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PODIUM SERIES

ecently, actor Joaquin Phoenix gave a rather rousing speech for his Best Actor Oscar win – and to my surprise, it has profoundly altered my thoughts and made me reflect on how I treat Earth on a daily basis.

The wheels were already turning – after making a conscious decision to be vegetarian (on Christmas Day, no less – yes, it was preparing the turkey AND lamb that did me in) I’ve now made a move towards veganism, all in the name of wellness. For me, and for animals.

Never fear, I’m not here to convert you! A dear friend left me with a statement that resonated deeply – ‘the world needs more imperfect vegans’. I certainly fit the bill of imperfect, and no doubt this personal, conscious choice will be a learning curve. But it’s learning that curves towards the better for us all, does it not?

This ‘imperfect’ statement can be applied across the board. You may decide to cut down on your beef intake, or perhaps you’ll be more mindful with your single-use packaging. Perhaps you’ll just make an effort to treat others with more kindness and respect. Does it look like a bit more self-care, perhaps? Either way, no one out there is expecting perfection. An increase in our collective wellness or Hauora is dependent on these imperfect efforts.

Speaking of effort, our Avenues family has grown, yet again! We’re so enthused and absolutely ready to welcome to our whānau, Kia Dirkson.

You’ll see her musings on our fashion and beauty pages in this issue, and I know Kia is excited to bring a raft of international experience to our humble pages as our brand-spanking Fashion and Beauty Editor.

Kia will bring a mix of the latest trends from overseas, as well as hunting out gems in our own backyard, every month. I am eager to see where she takes us! I’m sure you are too.

Go well, keep happy, and enjoy our March issue.

Joshua Brosnahan Editor

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CONTENTS

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CHIT CHAT

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CULTURE CLUB

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In detail

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HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND HAUORA

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A CLASS OF THEIR OWN

42 DESTINATION

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VEGAN DELI DIVA

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ABREAST OF LIFE

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RESET, REVIVE, AND RELAX

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BY THE BOOK

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HUMANS OF ÅŒTAUTAHI

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Not as expensive as we look.

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FURNITURE & HOMEWARE

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REAL HEALTHY ME Let the doctor and team at Real Healthy Me help you improve your health, and reduce your medication use by optimising what you do every day – eating, exercising, thinking, and sleeping! Feel better, be stronger, think clearer, and be calmer. Achieve your purpose in life. Opening at The Welder on 23 March. realhealthyme.com

FIND SOLLOS

TWO RAW SISTERS Plant-based and delicious eating! Two Raw Sisters Margo and Rosa start with vegetables and whole foods, then add meat, poultry, and fish options. They inspire you to create easy recipes that nourish, fuel, and power you to succeed and remain healthy and happy, creating healthy and sustainable lifestyles. tworawsisters.com

From the team that brought you Felt.co.nz, New Zealand’s online marketplace for locally made goods, Sollos is a beautifully curated artisan homewares and gift store featuring ethically-sourced products from Aotearoa and beyond. Occupying a bright and airy space at the front of The Welder, Sollos is an oasis of calm in the world of retail; everything here is beautiful and useful.

And that’s not all – you can watch artisans at work in the Sollos studio, and sign up for a class to make something yourself.

Half-day workshops are already available to learn dollmaking, macramé, and watercolour painting, and more classes are on their way – this is a space to watch! sollos.co.nz

CORKIN + FRIENDS With over 20 years’ experience in the industry, Corkin + Friends owner Stewart Corkin leads a special team of expert stylists who specialise in transforming hair into a statement that defines your own unique personality. Every step of the process, from advice and consultation, through to cut and styling is managed as part of a conversation with clients.

They not only get to know you, but ultimately get to know what you like. And you know there’s nothing like having friends with benefits. A combination of knowledge, precision, and imagination ultimately sets you apart from the crowd. corkinandfriends.co.nz

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W E L D E R E V E N T S | C R A F T I N G S P E C I A L M OM E N T S W I T H I N D U S T R I A L C H A R M I N A S L E E K , S O P H I ST I C AT E D S E T T I N G

CHIT CHAT

HYGGE TIME The Norwegian term for contentment and warmth, Untouched World’s new cosy Hygge sweater will make you feel just that. Made from a luxuriously soft Ecopossum blend of Merino, possum, silk, and angora, with eye-catching asymmetrical rib texture and Dolman sleeves, the Hygge sweater looks as good as it feels. untouchedworld.co.nz

CATWALK SERIES: YSL Yves Saint Laurent is one of the most successful and influential haute couture houses in Paris. This definitive publication opens with a concise history of the house, followed by a brief biographical profile of Yves Saint Laurent, before exploring the collections themselves, organised chronologically. Each collection is introduced by a short text unveiling its influences and highlights and illustrated with a gallery of carefully curated catwalk images. These showcase hundreds of spectacular clothes, details, accessories, beauty looks, and set designs – and, of course, the top fashion models who wore them on the runway. A rich reference section concludes the book.

TAKE A SEAT McKenzie and Willis stocks furniture of excellence; one such premium brand is Montreux Furniture. Their pieces have structural integrity, meticulous tailoring, and genuine comfort. Thanks to time-honoured methods and superior materials, this keeps its good looks and will provide you with many years of enjoyment. mckenzieandwillis.co.nz

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HELLO, DOLLY

SOLID AS A ROCK

The latest podcast doing the rounds in the Avenues office is Dolly Parton’s America.

Dive into the world of an icon – this is an intimate look at the country music star and the impact she’s had in America and the rest of the world. From her discography to personal anecdotes from Dolly herself, nothing is left out.

Wax-based grooming products cut out water mass and leave you with a highly concentrated formula at a fraction of the size. Solid State features a range of solid fragrances, deodorants, shampoos and more for the man in your life in captivating scents like Journeyman, a mix of mandarin, cedar, and vetiver.

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CULTURE CLUB

HAMERKOP

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Remote is a live surround-sound sculptural experience by a pair of Baltimore-based sound nerds, Adam Cooke and Annabel Alpers, one of whom hails from Christchurch. Their new work began as a live, multiple-speaker, surround-sound experience and an exploration of the beauty of sound, inspired by Alpers’ collection of field recordings from her homeland and beyond. The resulting work still contains the pop sentiment of Alpers’ previous work in Bachelorette, anchored with Cooke’s minimalist drumming as the duo expands their use of experimental textures and vocal layers.

4 March, Christchurch Art Gallery christchurchartgallery.org.nz

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WE ARE ONE

ALDOUS HARDING

RUSSELL BRAND

The Chinese Cultural Association warmly invite you to join their special event We Are One – singing for all voices, singing for solidarity. This free singing event at The Piano is being performed for all, with the invitation extended to all of Christchurch’s communities to join in. The ultimate aim is to attract more people to watch this performance, and pass on the universal message that “We Are One”.

The entrancing singer, performer, and 2019 Silver Scroll winner is single-handedly a celebrated singer-songwriter and force of nature. Aldous Harding returns home for a unique and special handful of New Zealand shows this March. Joined by two of the most compelling artists of the indie world today, Weyes Blood and Purple Pilgrims, this is a triple billing not to be missed.

A funny and profane exploration into personal development and wellness, from Russell Brand, a world-renowned comedian who has dedicated himself to spirituality to avoid self-destruction. This 90-minute experience will introduce you to the system that saved his life, continues to save his sanity and will work for anyone who is willing to commit to it.

7 March, The Piano thepiano.nz

15 March, Christchurch Town Hall aldousharding.com

17 March, Isaac Theatre Royal russellbrand.com

LET O U R TUTO RS HE LP YOU B ECOME TH E ARTIST YOU ALWAYS WANTE D TO BE!

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Abstract | Realism | Children’s classes | Drawing & Sketching | Impressionism | Oils & Acrylics | Water Colours | Pastels and more

CULTURE CLUB

BLING IT ON! The Burlesque Collective is a Christchurch-based incorporated society dedicated to providing performance opportunities to burlesque and variety artists from all regions. They take pride in an ethos grounded in raising awareness of and promoting burlesque as a genre of entertainment, body positivity, expression, self-confidence, and empowerment. Bling It On! is New Zealand’s pioneer burlesque competition for duos, trios and groups. This year, 40 individuals are competing in these groups from diverse performance backgrounds, including drag artists, vocalists, comedians, and many dance genres.

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14 March, Halo Venue theburlesquecollective.com

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ROBINSON

HOT POTATO BAND

MY FAIR LADY

New Zealand-raised singer, songwriter, and ‘ultramodern pop practitioner’ Robinson has a headline tour of New Zealand in support of her new EP, Watching You. Her ARIA-certified platinum single Nothing To Regret, which also went gold in New Zealand, brought Robinson international acclaim, and captured the attention of new fans worldwide.

Hot Potato Band is a brass band like no other. Beginning as street performers, the 10-piece band from Sydney Australia are passionate about re-igniting organic performance and acoustic instrumentation, breaking down the barriers between stage and audience, and writing engaging original music that leaves lasting impressions on audiences around the world.

Showbiz Christchurch presents The Saunders & Co Season of Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady – a musical to delight the whole family. When pompous professor Henry Higgins bets a friend that he can transform coarse Cockney flower seller Eliza Doolittle into a proper Edwardian society lady, sparks fly. But who really will be transforming whom?

20 March, Blue Smoke livenation.co.nz

27 March, Blue Smoke hotpotatoband.com

From 3 to 18 April, Isaac Theatre Royal showbiz.org.nz/mfl

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CULTURE CLUB

Exhibiting works

ĀTAAHUA: KARL MAUGHAN

MOANA CURRENTS

PERSISTENT ENCOUNTERS

Ātaahua is a state of being, of being beautiful, good-looking, gorgeous or lovely. Ātaahua is the title of Maughan’s new show at The Central. Maughan paints garden views, rhododendrons, camellias, and flowers in their myriad colours with great intensity. He simplifies their forms into circular shapes and clusters of colour – brighter florals against darker leafy greens; garden beds pulling away from us into the shallow space of the painting – and the effect is mesmerising.

Brushstrokes of various size activate the different fields in each painting. All things considered, the combination of oil paint, texture, colour, and composition are a dazzling visual mix. Maughan’s offer is an eye-popping feast – the promise of painting consummated.

See leading-edge New Zealand fashion in Moana Currents: Dressing Aotearoa Now at Canterbury Museum. Developed by the New Zealand Fashion Museum, the exhibition looks at how we dress today and the way various threads drawn from across Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa (the Pacific Ocean) are creating a distinctive Aotearoa New Zealand style. See Trelise Cooper’s take on the muumuu, a merino wool wrap by Emilia Wickstead that evokes a muka kaitaka (flax-fibre cloak), and street wear by hip hop artist Bill Urale aka King Kapisi. Art jewellery pieces from Neil Adock, Kereama Taepa, Fran Allison, and Zelda Murray explore traditional forms using materials and technologies in new ways.

From the real to the ideal, from the everyday to the impossible. Drawing on works of art from the Dutch ‘Golden Age’, where the 17th century art was amongst the most acclaimed in the world, to the modern period, this largely historical selection crackles with lively visual storytelling.

Employing striking realism and thoughtful narratives, these treasured works resonate across time. Persistent Encounters is one of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū’s three exhibits in March – along with Uncomfortable Silence and Gathering Clouds – it is set to be an artful month at the gallery. Head along for one of these exhibits, or one of their many events – the gallery is brimming with wonderful activity.

From 5 March, The Central Art Gallery thecentral.co.nz

Until 14 June, Canterbury Museum canterburymuseum.com

From 10 March, Christchurch Art Gallery christchurchartgallery.org.nz

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Showbiz Christchurch presents

The 2020

Season

AT THE ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL

Introducing an Exciting Year of World-class Musical Entertainment

The Musical of all Musicals

Heather Brown, The Shepherd’s Delight, 2020

STUDIO 125 POP-UP The much-anticipated re-opening of the Merivale gallery includes two solo shows. Heather Brown will present her new series In the Stillness alongside Simon Kaan, as well as an impressive group exhibition.

Brown’s paintings come from a deeply spiritual and passionate place. “I have found in quiet times that wisdom rises to the surface,” says the artist. “When considering this new series, I tried to incline my ear to quiet places, listen, and trust my instinct. I took inspiration from those times and things evolved from there”.

The use of resin is evident again in a fresh new series of paintings, In the Stillness, which started with reflection on Psalm (46:10) “Be still and know that I am God”. The artworks are abstract, bold, and monochromatic. The reflective nature of the finish is both literal and metaphorical and the end result is a combination of a sculpture and a painting in the way they are mounted. A varying intensity of application is used across the boards embracing the random permutations of the paint in a highly creative yet structured way. The result feels sophisticated, and the resin surface adds a lustrous quality.

Brown’s art always returns to a deep and intense identification with her faith. It is the expression of a holistic vision where artistic inspiration, humanity, and spirituality are all tightly and inextricably bound together. In this cohesive new body of work Brown had found a place to reflect and trust in the wisdom found in those remarkable moments of quiet.

Studio 125 Gallery provides a unique opportunity for collectors and supporters of SCAPE Public Art to invest in sculptures and artworks. Everyone is welcome.

From 20 March, Studio 125 Gallery, 125 Aikmans Road scapepublicart.org.nz

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COUTURE

Style true to yourself I met with the Avenues team one sunny afternoon, and was given the brief to “stay true to yourself.” This was an easy task as I can only be me, and that authenticity translates to all of the style and beauty trends that I will be sharing with you. I cannot tell you the honour I feel in being able to.

I Kia Dirkson, Fashion & Beauty Editor

have worked with beauty and fashion brands all over the world for decades, and the past few months have been no different. I have travelled to and from the States and stopped everywhere I could along the way to cultivate classic additions to my wardrobe. Pieces that have ‘forever quality’ and would work in New Zealand as well as Europe. Christchurch is lucky to have both Ballantynes and boutiques that cater to our more sophisticated style palates – that allow our wardrobes to classically transition continents and cultures as I currently do with my seasonal travels for both business and pleasure.

In our own editorial transition, the Avenues team came together to curate these next few pages for you that pointedly

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display beauty brands, and fashion-forward trends that can apply to all of us. You will find local treasures next to international brands that blend and transcend the world of style, giving us inspiration that is not only useful but usable.

The world-renowned Pantone Colour Institute has revealed that Classic Blue is 2020’s colour of the year, giving us the following Couture inspiration that is markedly on-trend and ready to wear. The focus on creating both inner and outer beauty can be seen with our offerings of the most innovative skin treatments and world-class products that are sure to assist with accomplishing all of our beauty goals and giving us all the pampering that we deserve.

New Autumn/Winter ’20 arrivals now in-store and online Inspired by the ever changing beauty of nature, our AW20 Collection shines with timeless, multi‑tasking pieces in lightweight Tencel and cosy Ecopossum that transition seamlessly through the seasons. Thoughtfully designed and lovingly created in New Zealand to be easy care, easy wear and easy on the earth.

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COUTURE

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KARL MAUGHAN ĀTAAHUA 5 MARCH - 5 APRIL

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t’s been a scorcher of a Kiwi summer, with lots of sun, days at the beach, and BBQs. While we all love to have fun in the sun, it’s really easy to overdo it. The New Zealand sun is really harsh, and even with the best of intentions, it can be hard to avoid tan lines and sunburn.

Unfortunately, our love of the sun can be deadly. We have one of the highest melanoma incidence rates in the world, with two in three New Zealanders developing skin cancer over their lifetime. The good news is that most skin cancers can be avoided by being SunSmart and getting any suspicious spots checked out early.

Just like blood pressure, mammograms or a dental checkup, it’s important to monitor your skin’s health. As we get to the end of another summer, it’s time to tick off your skin check as well.

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clinic donor, so if you are thinking of accessing a clinic donor, there is a recommendation to talk to the team sooner rather than later.

What are the options for same-sex couples?

Female same-sex couples have the same access to a sperm donor, as previously mentioned.

Male same-sex couples can access surrogacy when a woman carries a child for a man or men.

The best option here, recommended by the clinic, is a separate egg donor and surrogate.

The process after birth means the couple will then need to undertake the adoption process.

An Ethics Application is required, which can take up to six months to be approved.

Everybody deserves the chance to have a baby. To find out your options, contact the team at Fertility Associates for an appointment or free nurse consultation.

They’re here to help you start the path towards your family.

verybody is entitled to the chance to have a baby. Today, you see many different iterations of what shapes and forms a family unit. From heterosexual couples struggling to conceive naturally to single women who are ready now, and samesex couples wanting to bring up their own children. Everybody can aim to have their own family, with the help of Fertility Associates.

For single women, there are a few options.

The right time to try to have a baby depends on your unique circumstances. It’s an incredibly personal decision. If you’re not in a position to try for a baby now, egg freezing may be an option to help preserve your fertility.

Sperm donors are also something you could consider. Fertility Associates have two types of sperm donors; either clinic provided, or personal – the latter is often a family member or friend. There is a waiting time currently for

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An extension of you Filigree founder Vanessa Stowers’ effortless rapport and understanding of customers harks back to good old-fashioned customer care. Her and her talented teams’ flair for design results in the creation of exceptional, tailor-made jewellery, peerless in quality, that’s a seamless extension of the owner’s personality.

The advent of imported and mass-produced goods has meant handmade jewellery is fast becoming a lost craft. At Filigree, your item of jewellery will be crafted with the utmost consideration and care no matter your price point. The Filigree qualified designers and craftspeople will guide you through, effortlessly.

Offering no-obligation design consultations, you can pop over to Filigree’s luxurious showroom, meet your chosen designer and be a part of experiencing the design materialise with ease. Having an onsite workshop means that clients can be involved in the making process; having the opportunity to try on your jewellery as it is being crafted ensures it mirrors your vision.

Filigree also specialises in remodelling jewellery; this means the team can take an outdated or sentimental piece and transform it into a bespoke creation – keeping the essence of what made it special to you intact.

No matter what your desire or budget, Filigree can work with you to make the jewels of your dreams a reality. filigree.co.nz

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Self-checkouts. Did you know you can press mute on them? You’re welcome.

Bread and Circus, transforming Ōtautahi into a stage once again!

He Puna Taimoana – New Brighton’s salt water hotpools open this month.

Victoria Mansions is finally being restored, after years of red tape.

Reseneʼs King Tide, a deep blue gem that brings a wash of calm.

NAH

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Why didnʼt we include trains in the rebuild? There’s cars everywhere!

Hot avocado. Never.

No. Don’t care. It should be illegal!

Trolley etiquette – put it back properly, Barbara.

We see you.

The absence of oat milk in cafés – sounds snobbish, but it really is good.

Coronavirus jokes.

That’s called xenophobia, did you know?!

FEATURE

Health, wellness, and hauora Wellness, mindfulness, self-care – all buzzwords that are prevalent in the current climate, but do we really make the most of keeping ourselves well?

Hauora covers the Māori perspective of total wellness – one’s physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs. Each aspect requires nurturing in order to keep your ‘house’ balanced.

Avenues speaks with three unique identities, all working towards collective wellness for themselves, and others – whether that is an individual path uncovered by unspeakable tragedy, a desire to advocate for the more vulnerable people in our city, or a local wellness company shaping up to be a runaway success.

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offers services by appointment for any young person; including counselling, medical care, and most importantly, a smiling face.

Since the establishment of 298, ‘we have been deliberately looking for land,’ Sue says.

In 2017, a trust was formed, and a plot of land was found and purchased with the help of the Anglican Church. This plot, at 109 Salisbury Street, was the location of a former bowls club and provided the perfect opportunity for a mixed-use facility.

There were ten focus groups, which allowed the team to talk to about 85 young people ranging from St Andrew’s College to Te Punawai Youth Justice, and the Christchurch Youth Council.

Through this discussion, as well as working with the City Council Planning Department, a concept design was developed.

Sue credits a very competent architect who swiftly altered the designs to fit the constant changes.

“Field Studio of Architecture was excellent, they listened to everyone.”

The Youth Hub will have event spaces, a youth drop-in centre, a basketball court, offices, a medical centre, transitional housing, mental health services, an eatery, and a working farm/greenhouse setup run by Cultivate Christchurch. The space is loosely modelled around Philadelphia’s Covenant House as well as similar examples in Australia – the difference with Youth Hub will be the wrap-around care.

Since then, a process of headhunting began for the organisations that would best serve the youth of Ōtautahi. These include, Qtopia, Youthline, Methodist Mission, and Cultivate Christchurch (who will manage the farm area/greenhouses).

For now, the consent process continues – until it is fully approved, no big sums will be received.

They will need around $20 million – watch this space.

ot all heroes wear capes. In fact, they usually present themselves in the humblest of ways. This is the picture of local legend, Dame Sue Bagshaw.

You may recognise the name – she and husband Phil (CNZM) are two of the biggest advocates for the most vulnerable in our city.

For the pair, it’s all about filling the gaps. For Sue, the space that needs attention is the youth sector – particularly health.

Sue’s story in youth health begins in the early nineties. After emigrating from the United Kingdom, she was working for Family Planning and saw the challenges that young people face when approaching medical experts – especially surrounding sexual health.

She wanted a place that removed the stigma and didn’t come with the same barriers as a GP’s surgery: cost; embarrassment; loss of confidentiality; fear of judgment; acceptance.

“You just don’t know who you might see at a GP; there could be someone in the waiting room that passes it onto their parents,” Sue says.

Out of these thoughts came the idea to have a place that does it all, and after three years of fundraising, 198 Youth Health opened – at 198 Hereford Street. Ending abruptly in the earthquake period between 2010 and 2011, the team used this time to come up with a bold vision for the future.

“We plotted and planned during the earthquake. It was a perfect opportunity.”

The plan Sue and others came up within the earthquake time was the concept of Youth Hub, with many different organisations coming together to provide the services youth desperately needed – one of which would be 198 or as it is now know 298 Youth Health.

198 morphed into 298, named after its first location following the earthquakes at 298 Barbadoes Street. It is now located at Unit 1, Amuri Park on Bealey Avenue. It

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hen you first walk into the Jeuneora office, you immediately get the sense of what it’s all about.

Founders Mon and Meg are a tight-knit duo, and after a friendship surpassing two decades, they still manage to be both candid and fun, and riff off each other as all good mates do.

You’d be forgiven for thinking they’re in their 20s – without revealing their actual ages, of course, they’re not.

Mon and Meg are also excited about their business. 2016, Jeuneora was born – a portmanteau of the French word for youth, and the Māori term for life and wellbeing.

Their marine collagen supplements help reduce the signs of ageing, supports strong hair and nails, and improves gut health.

As with many start-ups, the company began on the lounge floor packing initial orders. Mon describes it as a ‘side hustle with no marketing budget’ – and her background meant she focused on the design and branding, with Meg working on the social media. In fact, they came up with the concept of using ‘influencers’ before the term was widely used.

Enter Millie Elder-Holmes. Known to her followers for her genuine, truthful approach to product endorsement, Millie was offered Jeuneora to try out herself. “Millie doesn’t promote anything she doesn’t believe in. We sent her Jeuneora. We waited with bated breath for a month and didn’t hear anything.

Then, all of a sudden, boom! She posted about using Jeuneora, and we sold out in a few days.”

A six-month-old company sold out of 100 units. Then an additional 300 units. 3000 units.

Cut to 2020, and there’s upwards of 40,000 units at any given time, with three courier

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runs every day, Monday to Friday. 12 months ago, there were three full-time employees – the founders and one other. There are now over a dozen people at head office.

A sleek rebrand and tweaks to the formula followed the ‘Millie boom’. The range expanded from one product to over a dozen.

Millie Elder-Holmes is now a shareholder.

Long-term relationships with Jeuneora ambassadors including Amber Peebles, Millie and more recently Matilda Rice, Zoe Fuiomaono and Riley Hemson are key for genuine representation of the brand.

Meg feels it speaks to the company’s authenticity. “We only use influencers who try the product and genuinely love the product. These are long-lasting relationships, and were lucky to consider these people our friends.

“One of our biggest assets is our customer reviews. We’ve built something of a cult culture online. We’re a small company supporting women. We’re doing our best to build a community of people.”

Even though an e-commerce business can be run from anywhere, the decision to keep the company local meant a head office space in the city, and the ability to stay nearer to family.

Jeuneora is also part of the TerraCycle programme. 100 per cent of their containers and components are recyclable. In fact, they’re currently recycled into children’s playgrounds.

Mon sees all of this as an investment in Christchurch. “It’s a circular economy that we try to have in all aspects of our business.

We buy local – our containers and packaging are all locally made. Our manufacturing is local. It’s those things that make a difference with supporting other Kiwi businesses.”

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and I went through pain together. I feel like it was meant to be. We were going through a similar situation. My father was also receiving treatment for a blood disorder at the time, and the impact of the attacks meant his health took a sharp turn for the worse, and he required a bone marrow transplant.”

Mustafa has vivid memories of the people who assisted him on that day.

“One of the officers in the Armed Offender Squad, who I know as Mark, stayed right beside me on that day. He kept reassuring me and telling me that everything was going to be okay. He carried me to the ambulance.”

After toying with the idea of joining the police force after high school, he’s now altered his path to do exactly that.

“Now, I don’t want to be an engineer anymore. I want to be a police officer. I want to be someone who helps other victims in hard times. I owe that to the police officer who was sitting beside me and covering my wounds. I felt safe with him.

“Many people look up to me now, because I survived. Positive thoughts lead to positive attitudes. I am a very active person, always out and about with my sports, and I find being busy makes me feel more positive towards life. Overthinking is unhealthy. Focusing on myself, focusing on the good in my life, leads to positivity.

“I consider New Zealand home, and if God is willing, I will be living in New Zealand for a long time. You may not be responsible for getting knocked down, but you’re the one responsible for getting back up. “

ot all paths in life are easy, and unfortunately, not all journeys end in happiness. But for Mustafa Boztas, he’s chosen to rise above horrific circumstances, and use them to embrace an unprecedented turn of events that he, nor anybody here in Christchurch, saw coming.

Mustafa moved with his family from Turkey to New Zealand. His father, a chef, moved the family under the classification of ‘skilled migrant’ at the start of January 2009.

Mustafa was 11 when he found a home in a different world, down under.

After finishing his high school education, Mustafa went on to study Engineering in Dunedin. The decision to study at a higher level meant a relocation here to Christchurch, which ultimately led him through one of the most challenging and horrendous ordeals of our recent history – last year’s terror attacks.

Mustafa was shot in the leg, with shrapnel travelling to his liver.

“Everything had been so difficult, up until this past August. Previously my physio sessions were three times a week, but this has now reduced to a monthly visit. I feel as though I am making progress. I like to keep fit, and train, so discovering Bikram Yoga has meant I have been able to return to my love of training much sooner than anticipated.”

Despite his positive attitude and his recovery, the impact on the attacks deeply affected his family.

“A few days prior to the attacks, my mother injured her shoulder, and she’s dealt with that pain ever since. My mother

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Rangi.

Be you.

Belong.

OPEN DAY 2020

Friday 27 March, 10am – 4pm

For more information and to register visit rangiruru.school.nz

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A class of their own ‘The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.’ – Sydney J. Harris.

Whether you’re investing in a future biologist, or perhaps the next Instagram mogul – the foundation of education remains the same: essential. Education equips our mokopuna with the ability to form their own pathways, and to succeed the way they see fit. Avenues spoke with some of the key schools in our city on their role in the input into the next generation.

LEADING FROM A STRONGER PLACE St Margaret’s celebrates 110 vibrant years in 2020. Diana Patchet, Executive Principal, says the energy the girls bring each day is palpable.

“One of the things we do well is balance. The girls are led to focus on future goals with purposeful engagement in academic pursuits, but at the same time, we have a lovely sense of fun. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, and as a result, the girls build strong relationships and are happy as they walk through those school gates every day.

“The staff focus on each girl’s individuality which in turn amplifies our incredible diversity.

“The aim is to honour, uplift and celebrate everybody’s gifts and abilities. There’s a saying ‘a rising tide lifts all boats’. We see that everybody gets swept up in that along the way. It’s an encouraging environment that brings out the best in everyone.”

The Middle School Years 7–10 structure fosters a positive growth mindset and confidence with smaller tutor groups, specialist teachers and facilities and a varied curriculum that pays respect to this critical stage of their lives. This then sets them up well for Year 11 onwards, for NCEA and the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

There is a 100 per cent pass rate across multiple domains, which Diana attributes to the atmosphere of encouragement and aspiration of excellence, and the professionalism of the teachers.

The College community has adopted a sustainability charter featuring four key pillars; environmental, economic, cultural, and social. This framework guides decision making throughout the school and becomes a true north for the girls.

“We are paying respect to the foundation that has been laid for us. With all four pillars, we make sure we’re leading from a stronger place for the girls who come after.

“We want to set the girls up for success, whatever success looks like for them. This rapidly changing landscape of tertiary studies and careers can cause anxiety and apprehension. By enabling a strong foundation, we hope to create a tailwind for these young people, so they are excited about what is in store in their future.”

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THE ST ANDREW’S COLLEGE DIFFERENCE As we begin 2020 at St Andrew’s College, our Strategic Vision, Framing our Future, is determining our priorities for the coming year.

Central to all that we do is our purpose, ‘Together building better people for life’. We are strongly committed to the holistic development of our students, through classroom learning, and encouraging their participation in the many sporting and cultural activities, spiritual and service commitments, and social activities on offer in the world-class environment at St Andrew’s.

Our students also undertake a full programme of well-being strategies, which help them develop a broad set of character strengths, virtues and competencies, in addition to cultivating their intellectual minds. Everyday life at the College is underpinned by our five core values; Truth, Excellence, Faith, Creativity, and Inclusivity.

Our 2020 student leadership team, led by Head Girl, Emily Tyrrell, and Head Boy, Hugh Montgomery, have come up with a clever theme, ‘2020 Vision’, as a guiding principle. They are encouraging students to find clarity within their goals, values, and within themselves, as they approach the year ahead. stac.school.nz | 03 940 2000

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QUALIFICATIONS FOR LIFE At Rangi Ruru, we are experts in NCEA, the qualification we believe best prepares our girls for their futures.

The flexibility of NCEA allows Rangi Ruru teachers and students to construct a learning programme that suits the individual. Our courses are designed to reflect the New Zealand Curriculum, which encourages context and cohort tailored learning opportunities that balance key knowledge and skills alongside capabilities.

From the time that the girls start at Rangi Ruru, we are preparing them for success in NCEA offering learning that positions content – essential skills and knowledge – with contexts in which this knowledge is used. In doing so, we add considerable value to the learning. Combining this with high expectations ensures significant success. Our girls attain extraordinary levels of endorsement, striving for excellence in both internal and external assessments in NCEA and NZ Scholarship examinations. Balancing learning and performance in a range of subjects that we know our girls need ensures that their graduate profile encompasses both broad skills and in-depth knowledge and experience in chosen areas. Our girls are engaged in their learning. They discover their expertise and passions through facilitation by a staff of expert practitioners.

One of NCEA’s strengths is that it encourages and assesses skills and attributes that are not subjectspecific – research, analysis, critical thinking, for example. Standardisation, rote learning, and regurgitation, hallmarks of previous, and some alternative, assessment systems, do not prepare students for the future, whatever direction that they choose to take. We need to be mindful of pathways into further education and the workforce that will require capabilities such as creativity and collaboration. At Rangi Ruru, we have developed a responsive curriculum that provides our girls with opportunities at all levels of school to practice these skills and attributes. Our students post-school choices demonstrate how an NCEA qualification allows them access to study world-wide. With students gaining entry to universities in NZ, Japan, the UK, Korea, the US, and Australia as examples, the pathways cannot be doubted. rangiruru.school.nz | 03 983 3700

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UNLOCKING POTENTIAL

GIRLS THRIVE HERE

Medbury’s school motto, Play the Game, reinforces

In a world of accelerating change, it is essential

the standard for all student behaviour and

that girls develop an abundance mindset in order

attitudes, and underpins the School’s personalised

to leverage emerging tools to solve complex

approach to maximising academic engagement and

challenges, according to Dr Lyn Bird, Principal of

emotional development.

Selwyn House School.

With over 30 years as a specialist in boys’ education, Medbury Headmaster, Mr Ian Macpherson, has seen first-hand the key role emotional intelligence (EI) plays in unlocking potential – through maximising academic engagement as well as social and emotional development in boys.

According to Mr Macpherson, helping boys gain a better understanding of themselves and others, as well as build resilience and master skills – which help them tackle greater obstacles and ask more ‘why’ questions – are key milestones to achieving academic success and wellbeing.

This approach works alongside Medbury’s new sub-school structure, which has been tailored to cater for the range of learning styles and emotional needs of boys at different ages throughout their primary journey.

“When a Medbury boy leaves for secondary school, he will leave us a well-rounded individual; a motivated and independent learner, and a critical thinker with high self-esteem, who reacts to others and the changing world around him, with confidence and good grace,” Mr Macpherson said.

A vital ingredient of a Selwyn House education is the International Baccalaureate, Primary Years Programme (PYP).

The PYP is recognised globally as a future-focused curriculum based on intercultural understanding and respect. In effect, the PYP Learner Profile attributes developed in students embody those needed to not only be a successful future global citizen of the world but also a leader.

Expert teaching in Literacy, Mathematics, and Science is complemented by transdisciplinary inquiries and rich tasks, which allow high levels of application, creativity, and problemsolving. Learning is further enhanced by specialist teachers in Mechatronics, AI, Robotics, Performing Arts, Music, Physical Education, Sports, Visual Arts, and Spanish offer in daily learning.

“Small class sizes ensure learning is personalised, and teachers build strong personalised connections with each child. Students learn to take control of their learning, they know themselves as learners, can self-regulate, and develop self-efficacy – all life-long learning skills,” Dr Bird said.

To learn more about Selwyn House School please attend an Open Day or schedule a personal tour.

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IN DETAIL

A plant-based passion

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to nuts and soy – the primary ingredients of s the vegan revolution continues to other plant-based cheeses. While the cheeses gain traction, one innovative local aren’t as high in protein as traditional cheese, artisan is serving up her own slice of they’re hugely beneficial from a nutritional plant-based passion. perspective – containing high quantities of There’s just nothing quite like cheese.

Aspiring vegans are sure to find this the hardest potassium, B vitamins and pre and probiotics animal product to relinquish – but what if there (these increase with the age of the cheese). The was an alternative that was so close to the real ‘cheesy’ flavour comes from nutritional yeast – a form of deactivated yeast easy on the gut. thing yet so much better for your health?

“All in all, the benefits of eating Diva products You can thank Vegan Deli Diva’s Sarah Page in advance for the vegan goodness you’re bound to are pretty huge. Every ingredient is natural, obsess over once you come across their tasting beneficial to the body, and ethical – an added bonus. A number of ingredients are made locally board at the Riverside Collective. It’s not even clear upon tasting that the cheeses are, in fact, or provided by local companies,” says Sarah.

A fridge at the Riverside Collective is innovative plant-based creations – they’re the plentifully stocked with a range of aged first of their kind to stand up to the real thing cheddars and ‘tasty’ cream cheeses, plus in both taste and texture, and much more so a selection of whipped tofu ricottas for in nutritional and ethical value. those with a milder palate. Sarah has plans A French teacher by trade and a devoted to launch camembert and blue vein plant caprine lover by heart, Sarah began making cheeses in the near future. cheese in 2008 as a way to use up excess Diva cheeses have garnered plenty of goats’ milk, and from there, began to teach positive reactions from vegans and non-vegans others how to make cheese. Almost a decade alike, with sales skyrocketing and many passed, and a divorce meant uprooting customers returning to Riverside weekly from her North Canterbury lifestyle block, to stock up on their plant cheese fix. Sarah regrettably rehoming or fostering out her says this reflects the exponential growth in beloved goats, and moving into Christchurch. people turning plant-based for environmental, Sarah still wanted to make her own cheese ethical, and personal health reasons. “The for ethical reasons, so, drawing on her feedback I’m getting is that Diva cheese takes previous experience, she began to adapt the the place of normal cheese for those who traditional process and apply it to firstly nuts, have turned or want to turn plant-based,” then vegetables. After several long-winded says Sarah. experimentations, the perfect recipe was What fuels Sarah’s passion for making plant formed – and coming to fruition closely behind cheese? Three things. “I’m passionate about was the beginning of a business that would animals, the environment, and giving people entirely reinvent the traditional cheese wheel. what they really love to eat. In that sense, Diva Kumara is the cheese’s unique ingredient, plant cheese covers all of those bases for me.” which is a godsend for those with allergies vegandelidiva.com

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national team title in 2015, 2016, and 2017.

They continue to perform strongly against New Zealand’s seven other breast cancer survivor teams.

“Per capita, we have the highest number of teams like this in the world,” says Meri, who is making a global impact as president of the International Breast Cancer Paddlers’ Commission (IBCPC). A former chair of the NZDBA, Meri is also associate vice-president of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) and lobbying hard to make dragon boating an Olympic sport. Seated in the middle of the boat, she’s one of the team’s powerhouse paddlers. Last year, she paddled for New Zealand in a senior B women’s team in Thailand that finished fourth in the 2km event.

“For me, there are very few sports where I can still be competitive at a high level without being an elite athlete. For all of us, it’s an opportunity to really step up and improve that fitness.”

Janice, who also serves as treasurer for the IBCPC, is ABOL’s sweep who steers the boat at training and on race days. Along with the physical benefits of being on the team, she says there are plenty of other wins from the experience that are not necessarily connected with racing.

“We don’t sit around discussing breast cancer but the support from the team in other areas of life is enormous,” Janice says.

ABOL has lost 25 of its paddlers to breast cancer. They’re the angels in the boat – one for every hard-working paddler out on the water.

n the Avon River, a group of gutsy women are paddling their hearts out as they get stuck into a sweaty hour of training.

This is Christchurch’s breast cancer survivor dragon boat team, Abreast of Life (ABOL) Christchurch, putting in the hard yards ahead of the New Zealand Dragon Boat Association (NZDBA) national championships later this month at Lake Karapiro.

All share a determination not to let a cancer diagnosis define them. Being active and having fun with a bunch of other resilient women is what literally floats their boat. Out on the water, they look unstoppable.

Before today’s training, I meet ABOL’s cocaptain Meri Gibson, sweep Janice Melville and coach Evan Roper. Janice has been on the team for 20 years and Meri is another long-time paddler, having joined in 2006.

Evan has paddled for and coached various teams since 1993, (including a top Avonside Girls High squad for nine years).

“Last season was my first with ABOL,” Evan says. “I went in not being sure what they’d be capable of and was a bit soft on them at first.

They soon put me right and told me I had to push them harder!”

At the same time, he’s very aware of how health challenges can impact on training. “I’m not a coach that cracks the whip and I want the women on the team to enjoy themselves too.

There is a unique camaraderie and a special bond here that goes beyond the sport itself.”

In competition terms, ABOL is a force to be reckoned with after winning their group’s

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Refuel with lunch in central Kaiapoi before hitting the shops. High tea? Pick-your-own sushi? Or perhaps the famous Sweet Treat Friday at Red Eight Cafe? The compact, pedestrian-friendly town centre surrounds the charming Kaiapoi River, making the exploration of boutique clothing, shoe, and gift shops a wonderfully relaxed affair. For a culture hit, pop into the Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre where you can browse local artworks and visit the Kaiapoi museum.

Come afternoon; the aforementioned river will beckon. Hire a paddleboard or kayak from KORE Hire and explore at your own pace or opt for a cruise upon Kaiapoi’s grand, new attraction – The Kaiapoi River Queen replica paddle steamer.

And at day’s end, there’s no better spot to plan your next visit than over a local craft beer or North Canterbury wine on the riverside deck of The Port & Eagle Brewpub.

Because, as they say in the Waimakariri District, once is never enough…

f you think you’ve experienced Kaiapoi, it’s time to think again. The small Waimakariri town just 25 minutes north of Christchurch is abuzz with an array of new shops, eateries, and attractions. So, grab your crew, load up the bikes, and get your shopping feet ready for an adventure-packed day out in the Waimakariri District!

Get out early on the numerous walking and cycling trails around Kaiapoi to soak up the natural beauty, spot local birdlife, and stretch your legs. Our top cycling pick is the 18km loop track at Kaiapoi Island, starting from Raven Quay. This delightful trail highlights the best of the Waimakariri River Regional Park and brings you back into town for post-ride refreshments. Hot tip: The Port & Eagle Brewpub on Williams Street offers e-bike hire to make your ride even more enjoyable! If walking, consider the Kaiapoi to Kairaki section of the Pegasus Trail: a pretty 5km amble along the Kaiapoi River stopbank taking in mountain, river, and forest views.

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BY THE BOOK

Success – a constant change

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e’ve now had a chance to settle into 2020, hopefully well rested and with a sense of excitement for the year ahead. With renewed enthusiasm and all of the potential for the months to come, thoughts turn to how best to harness the opportunities that will be presented along the way.

We now live in a world where change has become the only constant. The environment that we live in is changing, and fast. There is much talk about the impact of global warming, and the world has been forced to take notice, now more than ever. How and where we work is changing with flexible working becoming more commonplace, the way we communicate is changing, and our understanding of the role we play as global citizens is also evolving rapidly.

Change can be seen as a threat or an opportunity. There are those who yearn for things to stay the same, comfortable with the world as it is now. However, 44

failing to embrace change will result in lost opportunities to influence the future, something businesses are all too aware of, especially in a post-earthquake city such as Christchurch.

And so how do we succeed, both personally and professionally, in a world where change is the only constant? First, we need to accept that change happens whether we like it or not. Secondly, we need to embrace change with a positive attitude and an eye to the future. Thirdly, we need to open our minds to the opportunities that are constantly presented in an ever-changing world and ask ourselves what we can do differently in our day-to-day lives to harness those opportunities.

Embracing change requires initiative and courage. It is not always easy, but the rewards are worth it. So, as 2020 progresses, challenge yourself to see change as an opportunity and not a threat. Be brave enough to give it a go!

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Reset, revive, and relax Stepping out from the rapidly-cooling climate of Christchurch, into Fiji, an archipelago of over 333 tropical islands sounds lofty and unobtainable – but in fact, a wellness immersion on a tropical destination is much, much closer than you think. In less than half a working day, you can arrive in Fiji to envelop yourself in some of the South Pacific’s most breath-taking surroundings. Forget the notion of a ‘flop and drop’ holiday – Fiji’s wonderful array of experiences, stunning scenery, and the warmth of its people will leave you feeling truly revitalised.

Avenues takes you on a journey through some of our favourite health and wellness experiences that will no doubt recharge your reserves and create wonderful, lasting memories.

ABOVE Jean Michel Cousteau Resort, Fiji

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SHANGRI-LA’S FIJIAN RESORT, CORAL COAST

JEAN MICHEL COUSTEAU RESORT, SAVUSAVU

A visit to private island Yancua means a visit to CHI, The Spa is mandatory. A selection of treatments showcase Fiji’s natural botanical products and their potent therapeutic properties, with natural healing methods.

Set apart from the main resort, you’ll be luxuriating in the largest spa villas in the Fiji islands, with rainforest views and the Pacific Ocean at your feet – your stay at CHI will be the pinnacle of your time at the ShangriLa’s Fijian Resort. With luxury bathtubs, herbal steam rooms, and jaw-dropping outdoor showers, you’ll be connected to the beauty of Fiji every step of the way. The Dusk Till Dawn experience comes highly recommended – it includes an overnight stay with a luxurious pampering session, complete with an afternoon massage and a light dinner. You’re awakened for breakfast and an early morning facial on your very own private balcony.

For the eco-minded amongst us, the Jean Michel Cousteau resort offers delicious Fijian cuisine, all sustainably harvested and locally sourced. With an initiative that is part of a larger goal to protect the island’s natural environment, the resort’s organic garden boasts an abundance of herbs, fruits, and vegetables delivered straight from the garden to your plate. As guests, you are welcome to take a guided ‘medicine walk’ through the resort’s lush grounds to learn about the healing plants and ancient remedies which are growing at the door of your own bure. Every morning there are a selection of homemade tonics fresh pressed from the garden with each offering unique healing properties. A focus on rest and relaxation, authentic cuisine and culture, along with exploring the incredible secrets of nature and the local environment means you start your day off right in paradise.

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KOKOMO PRIVATE ISLAND FIJI, KADAVU

SIX SENSES FIJI SPA, MALOLO ISLAND

Kokomo Private Island fuses unscripted luxury with the bounty of space and the generosity of time to do as much (or as little) as your holiday heart desires. Cradled by the world’s fourth largest barrier reef, the Great Astrolabe, the stunning unspoiled and naturally immaculate island’s new tailor-made wellness journeys include movement sessions and spa treatments to assist in reaching personal wellness goals.

The Rest & Restore Retreat is a restorative programme aimed to soothe the spirit and restore the body – pause, reflect, and connect with the beauty of nature. Kokomo’s highlyskilled therapists draw on their long-practiced healing techniques to help guests relax, restore, and rejuvenate, while daily personalised private yoga and movement sessions promise to gently reawaken and balance the body.

Six Senses Fiji Spa takes a contemporary angle on traditional Fijian villages. Step off the plane and travel into the lush Fijian jungle all within the hour. Skilled therapists use natural and ethically produced products together with traditional and locally-inspired practices to treat you from the inside out and outside in. These specialty treatments and individual journeys ensure your senses are balanced and your mind is blissful. Your stay starts with assessing your key health biomarkers, how efficiently you move and any lifestylerelated concerns. A wellness expert can then recommend personalised treatments, activities, and nutritional advice on foods to favour and avoid. Achieve a healthy, balanced body and mind while you’re with Six Senses Fiji Spa and sustain it once you return home.

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NOT TO BE MISSED A soft-coral scuba dive | Cocktails at Shangri-La’s Black Marlin Bar | A cooking class with Flavours of Fiji | A night of luxury staying in an overwater bure at Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay

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Cheers to 70 years

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One of the celebratory cruises planned for 2020 is the ‘Cheers to 70 Years’ Villa Maria Wine Tasting Cruise. Why not jump on board for this four-night cruise? You will enjoy nightly wine tastings lead by Villa Maria’s chief winemaker, wine-matched evening meals, and wine-themed evening entertainment. Sublime.

They may be 70, but Blue Lagoon Cruises have taken the bold move of becoming single-use plastic-free. This means installing filtered mineral water stations throughout the ship and providing all guests with the gift of a reusable drink bottle to use onboard. A glass crusher on board also aids in reducing waste and the impact on the environment.

Happy birthday to Blue Lagoon. Do come and celebrate!

lue Lagoon Cruises began small ship cruising in the Fiji Islands, and the year 2020 marks their 70th anniversary in operation –making them one of the oldest tourism providers in the South Pacific.

Founded in 1950 by a young New Zealand stockbroker Trevor Withers, the intent was to set up a fishing industry in Fiji. This dream morphed into a tourism venture, that has slowly grown into a multi-vessel fleet.

With three, four, and seven-night cruises on offer, you can find yourself snorkelling with sharks, swimming with manta rays (May to October), or just chilling on the beach. The team at Blue Lagoon Cruises know all the best places in the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands – after all, they have been doing it for 70 years!

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TREAT YOURSELF TO FIJI

SHANGRI-LA’S FIJIAN RESORT & SPA

JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU RESORT FIJI

KOKOMO PRIVATE ISLAND FIJI

FLIGHTS, 4 NIGHTS & TRANSFERS

FLIGHTS, 7* NIGHTS & TRANSFERS

FLIGHTS, 7* NIGHTS & TRANSFERS

$

1699

per adult share twin

Reef Deluxe King Room

Travel: 05-23 May, 16-20 Jun & 13-31 Oct 20 PACKAGE AL SO INCLUDES:

Buffet breakfast daily in adults only Golden Cowrie restaurant, adults only reception & check in, turndown gift on first night of stay, use of adults only pool, WiFi & exclusive invitation to the adults only evening cocktail hour daily.

$

5849

per adult share twin

$

14,839

per adult share twin

*Based on 5 nights at Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Fiji in a Gardenview Bure & 1 night pre/post at Novotel Nadi in a Superior room

*Based on 5 nights at Kokomo Private Island Fiji in a One Bedroom Villa & 1 night pre/post at Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa in a Beachfront Guestroom

Travel: 10-28 Mar, 05-30 May & 04 Aug-15 Sep 20

Travel: 10-28 Mar, 05-30 May & 04 Aug-15 Sep 20

PACKAGE ALSO INCLUDES:

Return domestic airfares to/from Nadi to Savusavu, all land transfers, A la Carte breakfast, lunch & dinner daily, non-alcoholic beverages, daily laundry service, onsite resort excursions, WiFi, daily snorkel trips & use of snorkel equipment.

PACKAGE ALSO INCLUDES:

Return domestic airfares to/from Nadi to Kokomo Private Island, all land transfers in Nadi, Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, 1x 45 minute spa treatment per room per stay, 1x tank scuba dive per room per stay, use of non-motorised water sports & use of selected motorised water sports.

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BARRINGTON 331 7182 I CHRISTCHURCH CITY 365 7687 I FERRYMEAD 376 4022 I HIGH ST LANES 335 3722 HORNBY 344 3070 I MERIVALE 355 2200 NORTHLANDS 352 4578 I RANGIORA 313 0288 I RICCARTON 341 3900 SHIRLEY 385 0710 I UPPER RICCARTON 343 0869 CONDITIONS: Valid for new bookings until 30 Mar 20 or until sold out. Prices valid at 12 Feb 20 • Flights are Economy Class flying Fiji Airways from Christchurch • Package inclusions are per room per stay • Package inclusions are not applicable at pre and post accommodation. • For full terms and conditions visit hot.co.nz/cmpfja0320 CMPFJA0320

Dolphin Encounter Swimming with and watching Kaikoura’s Dusky Dolphins !

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

Swim and spectator tour options available.

Albatross Encounter Kaikoura is the best place in the world to see multiple species of albatross.

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

Incredible photography opportunities and expert commentary.

Café Encounter Our café on the beachfront is the perfect setting to enjoy breakfast, lunch, all day snacks and delicious OZONE coffee. There’s Free WiFi and plenty of parking too.

Visit our Gift Shop & Gallery

DON’T MISS THESE WORLD-CLASS TOURS – Advance bookings are essential.

Looking for something special ?

You’ll find quality clothing and jewellery from leading brands as well as works from New Zealand artists and photographers.

96 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand Phone (03) 319 6777 Freephone 0800 733 365

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Destination: Kaikōura A mini escape to the coastal town of Kaikōura is due! The jewel of the South Island's east coast is just a short drive away from Ōtautahi and offers a range of activities for the whole family.

Whether you're an adrenalin junkie, foodie, a nature buff or just the type that enjoys a gentle stroll, you'll have a whale of a time.

PENINSULA WALKWAY

LLAMA TREKKING

Observe seals and seabirds, explore historic pā and whaling sites and enjoy clifftop views of the sea and mountains. Suitable for families, the whole walkway takes three hours, but you can also explore a range of shorter tracks. Its wildlife includes whales, dolphins, seals, birds, and crayfish. An impressive collection of information panels along the walkway explains the rich history, geology, animals, and plants that make the area so special.

For something a little different, why not take an intrepid trek with a Llama?! Kaikōura Llama Trekking offers half-day and full-day treks along the Kaikōura Bay, including Fyffe House, and the peninsular seal colony. The trek includes a picnic, and a hot and cold drink, and homemade cake. Full-day options are a high-country trek on private land which include spectacular views of the Kaikōura mountain ranges and more. Shorter treks are available on request.

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KAIKŌURA HELICOPTERS

FYFFE HOUSE

Put yourself in the ultimate vantage point and explore Kaikōura and its many natural wonders by helicopter. See an entire whale from head to tail, as the helicopter flies slow orbits above. Be amazed by large pods of dolphins playing in the water. Explore the unique and rugged Kaikōura coastline and fly through the towering peaks of the Kaikōura Seaward Ranges. Discover your sense of adventure by experiencing a heli-raft or picnic at altitude.

If you're willing to go off the beaten track, a stroll to Fyffe House could be a great way to get the legs moving. In a stunning seaside setting, Kaikōura's oldest surviving building is the last remnant of a pioneer whaling station.

Full of archives and tales from the 1800s, it's also situated among some incredible landscapes – picture snow-capped mountains, lush forestry, and Kaikōura's dramatic coastline.

Fyffe House is 45-minutes’ walk from the town's centre, with an entry fee of $10.

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HISLOPS WHOLEFOODS

ENCOUNTER KAIKŌURA

Hislops Café offers wholefood cuisine, organic seasonal wholefoods, coffee or tea, and decadent sweet treats. Here, there is always time to sit and enjoy your ambient surroundings.

The stunning views from the mountains to the sea can be enjoyed at any time of the day from the covered veranda. On offer is a wide variety of gluten-free, vegan, and organic options. Genuine organically grown, Stoneground Wholemeal Bread is baked daily and accompanies the meals.

Where a whole world of marine adventure awaits, come and explore it all with Encounter Kaikōura. Swimming with dolphins is a lifechanging experience. Joyful, social dusky dolphins, frolicking in their natural environment.

Together, you'll leap and dive through the water, feeling the incomparable thrill, adventure, and joy of being truly free. People come from the world over for this opportunity, so make sure you're one of them.

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Classic Whale Watch Flight Fly above Kaikoura’s unique deep-sea canyon searching for the magnificent Sperm Whale, with breathtaking views of the rugged Kaikoura coastline.

Kaikoura Explorer Flight A spectacular scenic overflight of the Kaikoura coastline and the iconic Kaikoura Peninsula.

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CLINK!

WARMING YOUR COCKLES

COTSWOLD WHISKY

CURIOSITY GIN

HOUCHART ROSÉ

Fancy a dram off the beaten path?

Whisky Galore’s latest shipment has arrived, bringing with it the fine single malt whisky crafted at the Cotswolds distillery in England, produced in small batches from locally grown barley. For the non-whisky drinkers, their gin is fantastic as well.

Extend summer just a little longer with this fabulously crafted gin from Curiosity. Botanical forward and refreshingly flavoursome, it is a true Canterbury grain to glass story.

Locally grown grain, distilled and bottled in house, it is delightful in any summer G&T or in a French 75 with rosé bubbles.

Making wines since 1890, the Houchart estate was one of the biggest in Provence thanks to founder Aurelien Houchart, who was an energetic and skilled winemaker. The soil comprises clay and limestone, and Domaine Houchart now produces mainly Rosé wines with deep berry aromas.

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LEWIS ROAD KAHLUA CREAM COFFEE CREAM LIQUEUR A delicious collaboration! Simply pour over a cube or two of ice, Lewis Road’s new Cream Liqueurs are also stunning in cocktails, with coffee or over ice cream. The possibilities of these delicious evening tipples are endless! lk.co.nz

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Cones on Cashel

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Rollickin’ has always been an evening hangout, but night owls rejoice because, with the opening of this new store, it will be serving scoops and delectable desserts until 11pm on Friday and Saturday nights, making it the perfect spot for an after-dinner treat.

Every other day of the week, Rollickin’ is open until 10pm.

Also featured is a fishbowl kitchen, allowing visitors to get a real-life view into the world of gelato making. All products are made fresh every day, and Ruby from the Rollickin’ team says the creamy treats are ‘literally whipped every morning’. The baking, which often features in the mounds of gelato, is also made fresh each day.

Like many hospitality venues in this city, there are a plethora of alternatives for those of us with different dietary needs. They have vegan-friendly baked goods, as well as dairyfree, and vegan gelatos. They also have all milk alternatives for the coffee – which, as an aside, is bloody good.

So, look out for the orange umbrellas next time you stroll along Cashel Street and pop in to see the folks at Rollickin’.

hen wandering down Cashel Mall, you can begin to feel like a tourist in your own city. The changes along the cobbles advancing from the Bridge of Remembrance have created the semblance of a complete Ōtautahi.

Amongst the recent developments beside The Terrace and nestled alongside Riverside Market and The Guthrey Centre is the latest addition to a Christchurch gelato institution’s repertoire.

Rollickin’ has added a third gelato café to the city centre with its Cashel Mall site the most exciting – and spacious – yet.

With the usual quality and quirk that we have come to expect from Rollickin’, there are some rather exciting additions to the newest store.

Owner Jed’s fierce support of local artists has brought bold works into the Cashel store.

A colossal hand grasping a Rollickin’ cone adorns the outside wall, and gracing an inside wall is a People of New Zealand mural by local artist Sam Moore, depicting a gelato chef.

The team has also called for your opinions, with a blackboard at the back of the shop where one can leave a flavour suggestion.

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Your inner city local bistro

128 Lichfield Street. Salt District | Christchurch Central. | book online. earl.co.nz

Your inner city local pub 44 Welles Street, South Town Christchurch Central wellesstreet.co.nz

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Two Raw Sisters’ ‘Twix’ bars The Two Raw Sisters, Margo and Rosa are changing perceptions on plant-based food, through their plant-based cooking school, and this recipe is a firm favourite from their best-selling cookbook – Two Raw Sisters.

“Everyone loves a good old Twix bar. If you have never made a raw dessert before, try starting with these. A shortbread base, topped with buttery date caramel, and coated in a shell of salty dark chocolate. If dipping sounds too difficult, or you’re running short of time, simply pour a layer of chocolate over the caramel whilst setting.”

SERVES 6–8 | GLUTEN-FREE

Base 1 cup oats or buckwheat (if gluten-free) 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 3 tbsp coconut oil 1/4 cup maple syrup Pinch of salt Water, if needed Caramel 1 cup cashews (soaked) 200g dates, soaked in boiling water for 5–10 minutes 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/2–3/4 cup water 1/4–1/2 tsp salt (depending on how salty you want it) Chocolate shell 100g dark chocolate, roughly chopped

Base Blend oats or buckwheat and coconut into a fine flour.

Add remaining ingredients to the blender and blend until well combined. If the mixture is too dry add water, as needed.

Press base into a tin lined with glad wrap and place in the freezer while you make the caramel.

Caramel Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.

Pour caramel over the base and level it out. Place back into the freezer to set for 2–3 hours.

Chocolate Shell Place the chocolate in a metal bowl and melt over a double boiler.

Once the caramel is set, cut it into 2–3cm thick bars. Dip and cover in the chocolate shell and place on a lined baking tray. Place in the freezer to set the shell.

Store in the freezer.

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PALATE

We’re toast!

A smash of this, and a slice of that, on the best bread in town.

PARK RANGER

COFFEE SUPREME

GENTLE GIANT

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Food Coffee Vibe Value

4.5/5 5/5 4.5/5 5/5

Chances are you’ve driven past ‘The Park’ – a subdued green utopian jungle in the middle of Riccarton, with windows filled with palms and potted plants. Park Ranger has an unfussy, European vibe, with cabinets stacked with great food (their scrolls are next level, but that’s another review). It’s always pleasantly busy, which is excellent, but it’s never overwhelmingly packed or loud. We ordered two servings of the smashed pumpkin. This arrived on two pieces of sizeable homemade sourdough, with roasted kale sprinkled throughout. The pumpkin had a slight spicy kick to it which was unexpected but welcome, and the sourdough was fresh and worked well with the ratio of ‘smash’– what we come to the Park for.

Food

4.5/5

Food

4.5/5 4.5/5

Coffee

5/5

Coffee

Vibe

4/5

Vibe

4/5

Value

4/5

Value

4/5

Coffee Supreme boasts a simple, and uncomplicated menu that is equally delicious as it is prompt to arrive at your table. The market of a breakfast/ brunch on the go for inner-city dwellers is a good one to nail, and Coffee Supreme has the hammer in hand.

We ordered the avocado on toast, which was perfectly layered with a lemony zest, sprouts, and feta – with a flurry of nuts. It was a great medley of flavours and was well presented.

There definitely could be a larger serving on offer with perhaps another piece of toast, but all in all, the Coffee Supreme toast was great for a quick bite on the run; which I assume most of their CBD clientele are doing. Grab some coffee beans or grinds on the way out too.

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Gentle Giant have weathered the storm, so to speak, and continue to offer great café options on Ferry Road. The café is continuously buzzing, and their homestyle dishes appeal throughout the year, regardless of the season.

On order for our visit was the beans and toast.

It was made up of southern-style baked beans, infused with beef and pork, topped with crispy bacon and a poached egg. This is a meal and a half – and with Autumn at our heels, it’s going to be a perfect lunch option. The beans were warm and palatable, and the toast was perfect for dipping. Topping off the dish was an egg, providing creaminess and developing deep flavours and textures. Paired with a coffee, you’ve got yourself some good nosh.

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our pick ALLY AND SID facebook.com/allyandsid Food

5/5

Coffee

5/5

Vibe

5/5

Value

5/5

Walker Street’s Ally and Sid is a destination. On a good day, the large industrial door is open, and Ally and Sid offer you a space that is bright and relaxing with a subtle retro throwback in their décor. A quick and easy menu, with good coffee, kombucha, and tasty slices and more in their cabinets means you have yourself another central city lunch spot sorted. Now, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel when it comes to making toast, and peanut butter

and banana topping is a classic in our books.

Sprinkle said toast generously with shavings of coconut and crushed pistachio, and you have a contemporary twist on a Kiwi classic. The peanut butter was deluxe, and the interesting combo of flavours and textures left us satisfied (with no need for a sweet treat after). It’s great to support enthusiastic local owners, and even better when the offerings deserve top billing.

See you on the weekend, Ally and Sid.

Give in to temptation Indulge in a glass of your favourite red paired with a delectable Wairiri buffalo burrata.

Eat, drink and enjoy.

49 Salisbury Street, Christchurch Open 7 Days - 6am to 10pm 03 930 7001 | vicesandvirtues.co.nz

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HUMANS OF ŌTAUTAHI

Camila TAI TAPU

them, and it’s allowed me to really slow my life down much more. I’m going to be selling my car and getting a really good touring bike or an e-bike. With the new cycleways, it’s easy, and it’s a beautiful ride.

“I think humans aren’t designed to go at the speed that we currently live. And I think that causes much more stress than it needs to; it has a snowball effect. People think that to make life less stressful, they need to earn more money so they can have greater freedom, but that actually gives them greater ties.

“You need to take care of yourself. You need to be selfish in that sense of putting yourself first, so you have something to offer to others – it’s the same as in the airplane when the oxygen mask drops. There are still many ways that I can improve upon how I love myself, or how I embody self-love. But I think I’m on a pretty good track.”

“When I was travelling, I spent three months living in a barn on an organic farm, and I just fell in love with the lifestyle. Having that deeper connection with nature, slowing life down.

“So, the yurt is pretty perfect. I like living in a more simplistic manner. I feel if I had more space, I would fill it with more junk that I don’t need. I love opening the door to go outside to urinate first thing in the morning, and you’re instantly in nature, you know? I’m just loving having that connection that the world is right there. I call it being feral, but it’s not really, it’s just back to basics.

“I teach yoga out here; I move the furniture around, but I can fit six people in. Having the fire going in winter, so it’s nice and warm, low lighting and then the sound of the wind, bird song and the rain; it’s just exquisite.

“I’ve been working three or four jobs – typical millennial! But I’ve recently quit a couple of

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