Avenues, March 2023

Cabaret

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Cabaret artist Ali Harper entertaining residents.

The Council’s Urban Forest Plan. Yay trees!

International artists returning to the city. Keep ’em coming.

Spoonbills establishing a colony in Travis Wetland.

Three solar farms coming to Canterbury – get that sun!

Resene Bright Spark is a hot sizzle of yellow.

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Wild weather events. Climate change is here – let’s not deny it.

Litterbugs. Come on, Chch, you can do better!

The closing of the Chateau Tongariro. The end of an icon.

Netflix’s new primary location rule. Long live password sharing!

Pre-summer holiday traffic is back – activate patience.

EDITOR’S NOTE

It’s on

Ican still recall the first big concert I went to. It was Coldplay’s Viva la Vida tour, held in the then Vector Arena in Auckland. It exposed to me the wonders of live events like this, so I was saddened as a young person growing up in post-quake Christchurch that we really missed out on a lot of those experiences.

We can now say that things have changed, and we are back!

Over the summer, the city was alive. International acts were back, buskers took to the streets, and horses galloped the polo fields at Hagley Park.

I was lucky enough to attend a number of those events: Elton John’s farewell tour, the Lexus Urban Polo, Electric Avenue, Bread and Circus, and a great new local festival of the arts, Tiny Fest.

With the bumper last two months, it’s heartening to see the city and its surrounds have an even more stacked month ahead.

We take a look at what’s coming up in Ōtautahi. And as you’ll see over the next few pages, it seems everyone is making the Garden City their stage over the coming weeks and months.

The SailGP goes full steam ahead in Lyttelton; we catch up on the legacy of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, the Arts Centre brings colour to the CBD, and our orchestras – both national and local – are going from strength to strength.

On top of all this, we also catch up with new local haunt Mr Wolf and venture inside an expertly restored heritage gem.

So go forth, Canterbury. We’ve got a lot to explore, do, and see!

Yours, Liam Stretch

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Piano Competition

Musicians Aged Under 25 nationalconcertocompetition.co.nz

Douglas Lilburn Auditorium

Christchurch Town Hall

Symphony Orchestra and conducted

PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1 IN E MINOR OP. 11 FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN

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RHAPSODY ON A THEME BY PAGANINI OP. 43 SERGEI RACHMANINOFF

Yuzhang Wu AKL

ECan Activation

Artists Nick Lowry and Dr Suits

Date January 2023

Location Environment Canterbury, St Asaph Street, Central Christchurch

In the space of a few short months, the St Asaph Street side of the Environment Canterbury site has been transformed – from a battered and pockmarked car park to a bright, vibrant setting that encourages both physical activity and creativity! At the eastern end of the lot, the plain substation has been painted with a striking mural by Nick Lowry – fragmented and sweeping sections reveal a range of references to native bird and plant life. With bright colours heightened by swathes of black, the whole work is serene yet energetic. Directly in front of Lowry’s mural, painted on the ground of the half basketball court, Dr Suits’ geometric mural encourages play – the linear block work of blue, pink, black, and white suggests movement, like a humming test pattern. The lively pair of works are joined by a familiar sight just metres away: six giant spray cans relocated from their former home on the corner of Manchester and Lichfield Streets add another layer of potential to the newly activated environment.

Explore more of Ōtautahi’s urban art on a Watch This Space guided street art tour! Email tours@watchthisspace.org.nz for booking information.

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PROUD CITY

Christchurch Pride returns for 2023. After a super successful 2022, this festival of diversity is again set to bring colour to the city. Christchurch Pride Week includes a range of events and pop-ups, and they team up with a range of local businesses. It runs from 10–19 March, and you can find the programme online. chchpride.co.nz

GLASS HOUSE

COOK ME COLOUR

Arrowtown-based Biroix has just dropped a hot range of cast iron pans. Known for its Dutch ovens, this set of colourful cookware can be taken from the stove to the oven with ease and is designed to last a lifetime. The gloss enamel coating comes in four bold colours, sure to bring fun into the kitchen. biroix.co.nz

Working magic with glass, Austrian-born Christchurch-based artist Jinx is the woman behind Magpie Castle. Trading painting for glass artistry in 2018, she specialises in stained glass, and creates everything from earrings and rings to wall art, kaleidoscopes, and hanging ornaments. Jinx does the market and festival rounds, and she’s a regular attendee at Ferrymead’s Nostalgia festival. On top of her own unique designs (like the rainbows pictured), Jinx takes commissions for custom pieces upon request. Say hello to her next time you are at one of Ōtautahi’s local markets or festivals; she’s friendly!

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TURN ME

For some things, simple is best, but even simple can be made better. The turntable experts at Pro-Ject Audio Systems have almost reinvented the wheel. They have taken their most popular turntable design and refined it all over. From the improved motor to the more balanced stand, better damping, and the carbon fibre tone arm, not one aspect has been neglected, not one beat missed. Along with the improved audio and technical quality, the colour range has been expanded. All turntables are still handmade in the European Union. homeofmood.co.nz

TEE TIME

This 100 per cent cotton tee from Auckland-based Checks Downtown, titled the Shopfront Tee is an ode to their store on Pitt Street, off Karangahape Road. An original print by artist Olivia Edginton depicts the shopfront alongside colourful cartoon characters of the people of central Auckland. Find it at Indigo and Provisions. indigoandprovisions.com

WRAPPED

Based out of San Francisco, Baggu has a legacy of sustainability since launching a range of reusable bags in 2007 with an aim to end the dominance of single-use plastic bags. Now the brand has a diverse range of products, from pillowcases to socks and slippers, including the lavender and forest green Happy bath towel pictured. This soft and fluffy reversible 100 per cent organic cotton towel is sure to bring a bit of happiness to the bathroom. This colourful design is also available in marigold and in hand towel sizes as well as pillowcases. The Tannery’s Uncommon store in Woolston sells several pieces in the Baggu range. uncommonshop.co.nz

DATE NIGHT

PATCH IT

This funky little rainbow patch by Christchurchbased maker Embroider with Bee is perfect for adding colour to your outfits, bags, or anything you want to patch to brighten up everyone’s day. Don’t fret if sewing is not your speciality, they come with a guide and care instructions, and thread is included.

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Mason Margiela’s Replica Date Night is inspired by a magical date on a late summer evening in Provence, France, basked in the golden hour light. This fragrance, with notes of Blackcurrant liquor accord, bergamot oil, Isparta rose petal essence, and patchouli essence, captures the fruitiness of sun-soaked ripe grapes and wild roses on the air. It’s a scent to fall in love to while sharing a bottle of wine. Like all Mason Margiela Replica scents, it’s gender-neutral, with this one perfect for all seasons and times of the day. Schedule that date night now! meccabeauty.co.nz

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NATIONAL CONCERTO COMPETITION

This is your chance to experience an example of some of Aotearoa’s greatest emerging musical talent as the country’s best young pianists go head-to-head at the 55th National Concerto Competition Final. Feel the artistry come alive as three exceptional finalists perform solo concertos with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Northey. Who’ll win the career-launching $10,000 first prize? Will it be Madeleine Xiao, Henry Meng, or Yuzhang Wu? They’ll be delighting local audiences for one night only at the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium.

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BREAKING PLATES

From the mind of Costa Kerdemelidis, many will know him as ‘Mr Santorini’ of pre-quake haunt Santorini’s, comes Breaking Plates the Musical. 12 years in the making, Breaking Plates is a compassionate and heartfelt musical based on true events and experiences with immigrant families over his years as a restaurateur and touches on sensitive issues such as religion, gender, and cultural integration.

3–11 March, The Piano breakingplatesthemusical.com

CHRISTCHURCH ART SHOW

The Christchurch Art Show is back for 2023! The opening night (17 March, 7.30pm) is an exclusive preview of the show that offers the first opportunity to view and buy artwork. Show days are Saturday, 18 March, 10am–8pm, and Sunday, 10am–5pm. A diverse variety of artwork is showcased by established and emergent artists. This art show has “Art for Everyone!” Tickets available online.

17–19 March, Te Pae Convention Centre chchartshow.co.nz

JETLAGGED AND JOLLY

The UK’s biggest comic and master of physical comedy Michael McIntyre returns to Christchurch with his brand-new show Jetlagged and Jolly. His stand-up set will take a look at the chaos of the last couple of years, leaving us with aching bellies and a smile on our faces. His last tours have been sell-out events, so don’t sleep on getting your tickets to this fantastic show!

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Based on the eponymous video game, this series communicates grit and emotion that I haven’t seen in a tv show of its genre. The Last of Us (Neon) cleverly tells the story of Ellie and Joel and their journey in the postapocalyptic US. You might expect just horror and action, but it is a human tale perfectly portrayed by Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey (of Game of Thrones fame).

EYE ON CANTERBURY

Christchurch, a city of change. Ōtautahi Christchurch Architecture: A Walking Guide captures gems that even the most dedicated local mightn’t know existed. With comprehensive synopses from John Walsh and beautiful imagery by Patrick Reynolds, this pocket guide offers perfect daily excursions to rediscover the Garden City.

HAHA HISTORY

Diane Morgan is one of those unique comedy talents that only come around every so often. Her intelligence and wit make her return to her iconic character Philomena Cunk so belly-achingly entertaining. Cunk on Earth (Netflix) is a comedic take on the total history of humanity. Though satirical throughout, you’ll be surprised how much you actually learn.

UNEXPECTED SENSITIVITY

To many, Pamela Anderson was nothing more than a slow-motion runner and a Playboy model, but Pamela, a Love Story, a new documentary on Netflix, reveals an exceptionally intelligent and emotionally diverse woman that the media often didn’t portray. This is a tale of star-crossed lovers, contradictions, theft, a longawaited redemption opportunity, and an undying will to do good. An unexpected tearjerker.

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Once you are swept away with a career, children, and all that comes with ‘adulting’, it is easy for those childhood dreams to fade into the background.

I was a child with many dreams; from being a doctor to a CEO, a shoe shop owner to a checkout operator (yes – they always looked like they were having such fun!).

Somehow, my career took me somewhere I hadn’t aspired to as a child – HR management! This evolved to Chief People Officer, and with a love for technology and innovation, that extended to Chief People and Technology Officer. Not something young Nicole would have even known was possible.

There was a little niggle, though, as I traversed this executive career.

When I first explored Christchurch as a new arrival, I wandered down the quaint, unique, and somehow ‘homely’ New Regent Street and fell in love! “One day,” I thought, “I’ll open a little shop here”.

I knew exactly what type of shop. With a love of shoes that had endured the years, I could picture myself in a little store that had the most amazing shoes from around the world. It would

be full of books about shoes, I’d donate some of the proceeds to local charities, host fabulous events, and welcome shoe lovers like family.

It is never lost on me how lucky I am that in March 2022, that dream came true as we opened The Shoe Curator. Post (almost) Covid, pre-recession (at this time unknown), in a challenging climate for retail, little Nicole was over the moon that big Nicole was throwing her a wand.

Therefore, my gratitude and appreciation are immense as we approach our first birthday on 26 March 2023. We have a lot planned to mark the occasion. A week-long party – a festival of fun – with gifts, sales, music, food, and of course, shoes. It’s an open-door event because I’m a ‘the-more-the-merrier’ kind of gal. If you’re not already a part of our kindred, send a text or an email that simply says ‘birthday’ to 022 543 6309 or hello@theshoecurator.com, and we’ll be delighted to send you your invitation to join the celebration.

Finally, to everyone who has visited our showroom and website, joined our kindred, and bought our shoes, thank you! Your support made a dream come true!

Celebrating a year of ‘living a dream’

WORDS Nicole Forster AS TOLD TO Liam Stretch PHOTOS Charlie Rose Jackson

SHADES OF NATURE

Autumn is on its way. We dress for style and the season.

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Deadly Ponies Mr Robin Tote, $929 | Maison Midi Dress, $490 | Deadly Ponies Rider Boot, $699 | Estee Lauder Rn Ultimate Diamond Cream, $685 | INNOXA Dark Circles Under Eye Concealer, $26.99 All available at Ballantynes Department Store, ballantynes.co.nz

A country house New Year’s Eve

For weeks in January 1903, the topic of conversation among young and old on Banks Peninsula was the large picnic the Parkinsons gave on New Year’s Eve. About 350, including a large party from Christchurch and friends from Little River, Oxford, and Dunedin, wended their way to a pretty spot close to Kaituna homestead and, about mid-day, sat down to a sumptuous lunch, consisting of lamb, beef, ham, new potatoes, fruit-pies, puddings, and “a fine barrel of beer for the non-prohibitionists.”

Afterwards, the company broke up into parties, some exploring the bush, and others staying behind to watch the sports races, the married people’s race especially causing great fun.

When the sports were over, tea was provided on the same lavish scale as the former meal. After thanks had been returned and many hearty cheers given to Mr and Mrs Walter Parkinson, many of the guests made a start for home.

The large house party of helpers returned to the homestead, and after a short rest and refreshment, croquet and gramophone music were indulged in until dark, when all adjourned to the barn, which had been converted into a fairy bower.

Dancing then commenced, and at eleven o’clock, a “sit-down” supper was announced at the house, in the “good Old Country style”, with suckling pig, turkey, hams, claret cup, jellies, trifles, and almost every delicacy one could imagine. At 12 o’clock, the New Year was welcomed in a manner that none present would soon forget. Then the party again adjourned to the barn, and dancing was resumed until dawn appeared.

Many hearty cheers were again given … and Auld Lang Syne, sung by all, brought to a close one of the happiest days those present had ever spent.

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WORDS Wendy Riley

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Thiscityisshowingthecountry,andtheworld,thatwe’rebackand readytotakethepodium.Musicians,athletes,dancers,performance artists,andsailorsaretakingtotheirrespectivestages.

Overthenextfewpages,welookatthehistoryofballetinChristchurch, thenewfaceofthecity’smarathon,ournationalandlocalorchestra’s seasonahead, and TheArtsCentreTeMatatikiToiOra’slaunchofOff Centre,andmanymoreevents.

A BUMPER SEASON

As one of the oldest symphonies in the world, banging its first gong in 1947, The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra continues as strong as ever into the 21st Century.

The courageous creatives beyond the music have just kicked off the 2023 season with an excellent range of events for the year ahead.

In early March, Mozart & Salieri is set to bring two magnificent works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri to audiences. The six-date tour from 10 March also features exhilarating music by their contemporaries Franz Joseph Haydn and Johann Nepomuk Hummel.

Led by NZSO Concertmaster and violinist Vesa-Matti Leppänen, the concerts stop by Wellington, Palmerston North, Invercargill, Dunedin, Ōamaru and, for Canterbury, the Ashburton Trusts Event Centre.

Also highlighted will be mesmerising performances by NZSO Section Principal Oboe Robert Orr, Associate Principal Bassoon Justin Sun, and Section Principal Horn Samuel Jacobs with the orchestra.

Shortly after, and touching down in Christchurch on 11 March, the city’s Piano will resonate with the sounds of Baroque giants Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Philipp Telemann, and George Frideric Handel in the NZSO’s Brandenburg tour.

Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, one of six stunning pieces he presented to the Margrave of Brandenburg in Berlin in 1721, is a thrilling and innovative work. Such is its energy and depth; music scholars regard No.5 as the blueprint for many flamboyant Romantic piano concertos written 100 years later.

Today Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 continues to mesmerise listeners for its timeless beauty and boldness. A highlight of the orchestra’s performances will be soloist NZSO Section Principal Flute Bridget Douglas.

Telemann’s Viola Concerto is one of his most famous compositions and one of the

first known concertos explicitly written for viola. In the talented hands of NZSO Associate Principal Alexander McFarlane, this groundbreaking work for the instrument is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

Brandenburg also features another Telemann orchestral work, his Overture Suite La Changeante

Handel’s Concerto Grosso No.1 is the first of his ‘Twelve Grand Concertos’ and among some of the finest examples of Baroque concerto grosso, written for a small group of soloists and orchestra.

As the year progresses, Ōtautahi will play host to a rare occurrence: all five Beethoven Piano Concertos performed over three consecutive days.

Acclaimed English pianist Paul Lewis will play three back-to-back concerts in Christchurch with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in May at the city’s Town Hall: Orpheus, Reverence, and Emperor.

He first performed with the NZSO in 2022, joining the orchestra directly from the United States just days after performing the Beethoven Piano Concerto cycle at the prestigious Tanglewood festival with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a separate solo recital at the Aspen Music Festival.

Lewis knows these works inside and out and is highly regarded for his interpretations of Beethoven’s piano works.

“There’s definitely some kind of journey from the first to the last piano concerto,” Lewis has said. “I think it tells us very specific and valuable things about Beethoven. Each piece is completely unique.”

Reverence, the second of the three concerts, will also feature WA Mozart’s Don Giovanni Overture. Emperor, the third concert, also features R Schumann’s masterpiece Symphony No. 2

The country is set to be transported by the talents of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra this season as its legacy continues for the next 75 years and beyond.

BALLET LEGACY

The Royal New Zealand Ballet is renowned worldwide for its talented performers, compositions, and expert choreography.

It’s little wonder that New Zealanders love our national ballet company and have done so since its inception in 1953 when Danish Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Poul Gnatt founded it.

When it was founded, the company took on a pioneering spirit, unloading and constructing their own sets, lights, and costumes while they toured the length and breadth of the country and beyond.

Though a lot has changed since the time of Gnatt, the determined spirit of the Royal New Zealand Ballet continues, and so does its fan base.

Fast forward to 2023, in its 70th year, the RNZB is pirouetting into its new season. Tutus on Tour, which kicked off the year in late February, continues the legacy of traversing the country, with stops in smaller centres and iconic and historic theatres. This curation of works encapsulates the history of ballet.

Romeo and Juliet takes to the boards on 4 May and runs until 10 June. This passionate re-telling choreographed by Andrea Schermoly is set to stop in Christchurch from 25 to 27 May, following performances throughout the country. Audiences will be thrown into the feud between the Montagues and Capulets and the star-crossed love of Romeo and Juliet.

This is set to be a performance to behold, with beautifully detailed sets and costumes

by Academy Award-winning designer James Acheson (The Last Emperor, Dangerous Liaisons). These were first seen onstage in 2017 to much acclaim, bringing to life all the splendour and seduction of Renaissance Verona, interpreting the Shakespearean play in a magical way. All of this is swept up by Prokofiev’s exhilarating, sensuous score.

Bringing the company into spring is Lightscapes (27 July–12 August). This special season will herald the beginning of their eighth decade and mark the occasion fittingly.

This is a performance of diversity, showing the strengths of different elements of ballet. The first half consists of a new work by Moss Te Ururangi Patterson. Inspired by haka, it is brought to life by the power of the male performers. This will be a striking and lasting addition to the RNZB’s repertoire. Following this, Serenade, a profoundly emotional and movement-based piece, which is almost a century old, will be staged by Patricia Barker. And in the second half, two premier works are making waves in the international scene – Requiem for a Rose by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Logos by company alumna and now Australia Ballet’s Resident Choreographer Alice Topp.

In a fairy tale ending to the 2023 season, Hansel and Gretel sees out the year (26 October–9 December). Maybe you know the story of the two hopeless children, lost in the forest, who stumble upon an oasis of (all) sorts, too good to be true. But you will have never seen it performed like this – laughter and tears, sugar and spice, with a happy ending. It is a performance for all ages.

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PARTY AT THE ARTS CENTRE

Abellbird calls, the clock bell clangs, and coffee cups clatter. These top notes punctuate the hubbub of conversation throughout Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre. There’s a spring in the step of staff and visitors – the beloved Christchurch institution seems to have come alive again at last.

The painstaking restoration of the stone heritage buildings ravaged by the Canterbury earthquakes is complete for now. Twenty of the site’s 22 Category One heritage buildings have been repaired and refitted. The boutique Observatory Hotel is open, the centre’s shop and office spaces are occupied, and the first tenants have signed up for the Health Technology Centre. Although the last two engineering buildings on Worcester Boulevard are being mothballed until more money is found, the public can now walk east-west through the centre of the site.

“It’s a significant occasion, and we’re putting on a party to celebrate!” says centre Director Philip Aldridge.

That “party” is, in fact, an entire weekend, 3–5 March. Named ‘Off Centre’, the celebrations start on the Friday with a free opening party.

“The opening party is one of the ‘must-do’ events,” says Chris Archer of the festival creative team. “Anyone and everyone is welcome. Come as you are, or wear your flamboyant best. We’re going to have a great time!”

The publicity blurb mentions “singers appearing at windows…musicians on rooftops… surprises around every corner.” What surprises? “Wait and see,” he says with a grin.

You could say that Off Centre expresses the eclecticism of The Arts Centre of old. Buskers are back, and Lumière Cinemas reprises latenight screenings of The Rocky Horror Show. The full programme includes kid’s activities, street performances, circus, spoken word, theatre, dance, classical music, bands, and workshops – well over 50 events.

Headline acts include multi-award-winning indie-folk musicians Tiny Ruins, a wild night at The Tony Chestnut and Richard Rhythm Comedy-Thon, and an incredible journey through indigenous sound, movement, text and visual arts in A Baby Called Sovereignty The campfire session by Th’Orchard will give you a glimpse into an extraordinary community project based in Hoon Hay – a single will drop soon. You can even catch one headline act for free: Toi Toi Opera will perform site-specific operatic scenes in the North Quad. And while the vibe is mostly family-friendly, there’s a dash of R18 after dark at The Revolver Club late-night cabaret.

The grim days of high fences and few visitors may be behind them, but the staff at The Arts Centre are very conscious of its precarious finances. Their Off Centre sponsors are well worth a mention, especially Leighs Construction, along with Christchurch City Council, Christchurch Casino, and Anderson Lloyd.

Many events are free. Bookings are required for paid events and those with limited seating. Some are already booked out, so be quick. Catering for the crowd, a special festival market will run both days alongside the usual food and beverage outlets.

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Off Centre is on 3–5 March, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre.

BRASS ON

Trumpeter Thomas Eves first pursed his lips with the Woolston Brass Band. Here, he developed a love for the trumpet and cornet.

He didn’t play in his first orchestra until he was at university. He met Sarah Butler, the previous Principal Trumpet at the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, and she steered him towards orchestral playing.

“Sarah and her husband at the time, Iaan, got me into the joys of orchestral music. And they said, ‘if you want to make a living off playing the trumpet, this is an avenue you should explore’.”

“The CSO was the first orchestra I played in.”

His first performance of Last Night of the Proms spurred him on, and Thomas didn’t look back.

“That was my lightbulb moment. I was like, ‘Okay, I’ve got a lot of work to do’. I came back from studying in London and won the [Associate Principal Trumpet] job here in 2013. Then the year later, I won Principal Trumpet.”

Now well into his role as Principal Trumpet, Thomas is asked what brass brings to the orchestra.

“I always like to refer to us as the heroic kind of section; it always gets used when the pieces are at their climactic moments.

“It’s amazing the sound a small row of players can produce.”

With the 2023 season underway, Thomas has just been on the Electric Avenue stage alongside Synthony. He is excited about the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra’s first Lamb & Hayward Curator’s Series concert Appalachian Dream on March 31 and April 1.

Performed at The Piano, CSO Chief Conductor Benjamin Northey conducts two gestural works by Ōtautahi Christchurch-born composer Salina Fisher – Dream 6 and Kingfisher, and Aaron Copland’s beautiful Appalachian Spring for a 13-piece chamber orchestra.

Alongside these pieces, the trumpet shines in Hummel’s Trumpet Concerto, written to showcase the freshly minted keyed trumpet. Thomas Eves will present this sparkling tour de force.

In addition to Appalachian Dream, the first half of the CSO’s season is jam-packed. The first Lamb & Hayward Masterwork (Variations) plays on March 25 at the Town Hall, and CSO Studio Sessions: Delaney Davidson – Out of My Head will play April 13, April 27, and May 11 in the Ron Ball Studio at Christchurch Town Hall.

RUNNING TO THEIR OWN DRUM

The return of Christchurch’s vibrant city centre also signals the rebirth of an iconic South Island event.

After two cancellations due to the pandemic, the Christchurch Marathon is set to bring runners and walkers alike to Ōtautahi for the classic 42.2km marathon, a half marathon, a quarter marathon, and the Kids’ Mara’Fun, on 16 April.

This year, in its 41st iteration, the Marathon has a few unique changes, most visibly, it’s now the ‘Frontrunner Christchurch Marathon’.

Aside from the new sponsor, the event is now condensed into the city centre, which it meanders throughout, bringing a decidedly vibrant feel to the races. The event hub will be based in Hagley Park, centred around a 10-kilometre track.

Along the entire course, runners can take in iconic landmarks as they go, with Canterbury Museum and Oxford Terrace added alongside popular Hagley Park and Avon River sections.

This new location and course maintain some Christchurch hallmarks, like its well-known flatness, speed, and scenery. The new setting, though, offers something that previous events hadn’t – more opportunities for spectators and supporters to be a part of the action.

Not only are the races more accessible to fans and supporters, but the event is also

taking on a more inclusive feel with categories for best costume, school teams, and corporate teams – a festival-like aspect race director Chris Cox is excited about.

“That’s what we’re aiming for,” Chris says. “Much less of a race and much more of a festival of fitness. The changes are a result of the Covid experience forcing the event to take a hard look at itself.

“The cancellations in 2020 and 2022 were tough, but they also allowed us the time to analyse the Christchurch Marathon, and the thing we kept coming back to was that we had to make it more sustainable.

“Over the course of four decades, it had become too tough to organise, too removed from spectators, too focused on racing and too focused on a traditional course that was too inconvenient for the community. These changes fix all those problems at once and actually make the course flatter, faster, more achievable while providing a foundation for the next 41 years.”

Alongside supporting athletic inclusivity and endurance, the Frontrunner Christchurch Marathon has teamed up with Canterbury’s mental health awareness and support services, with participants encouraged to sign up to fundraise for these organisations.

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THIS SUMMER HAS IT ALL

Bluebird days, balmy nights, a buzzing city, and events galore – it’s all happening this summer in Ōtautahi. The calendar is full, so rally your crew and get to all of the fun arriving in Christchurch this March.

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18–19 March 2023 | The world’s most exciting racing on water is nearly here, as SailGP makes its New Zealand debut on Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour this March. With the start line in sight, teams have made their way down under to the Kiwis’ home event. The 10th event on the Season 3 calendar, Christchurch is the last stop before the Season Grand Finale in San Francisco.

With a sold-out event, you can still make the most of the incredible atmosphere, even without a ticket. Catch all the live-action

racing from the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Live Site, powered by Enable. The live site is a family-friendly space with a range of activities, exclusive competitions, food and beverage stalls and, most importantly, a big screen to watch the action up close!

Located at The Green between Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre and Cathedral Square, catch the live-streamed racing between 3pm and 5pm, Saturday, 18 till Sunday, 19 March, as well as an exclusive rehearsal live stream on Friday, 17 March.

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10 March 2023 | Returning to New Zealand shores at long last, Snoop Dogg is kicking off his Kiwi shows at Christchurch’s Orangetheory Stadium this March. The hip-hop legend is celebrating 25 years of chart-topping, multiplatinum records with his ‘I Wanna Thank Me’ tour. With special guests Obie Trice, D12, and Versatile joining the line-up, you can count on this show being the ultimate nostalgic party. Get your tickets before they go! Find out more at premier.ticketek.co.nz

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Various dates in March | Cricket fans, get ready for the Sri Lankan men’s team arriving soon. The tour starts with a Test match at Hagley Oval (9–13 March) against the BLACKCAPS. The two teams face off once again in the second ODI on 28 March. Sign up to Cricket Nation and use your code to secure your 15 per cent discount on adult-priced tickets. To amplify the good vibes, on the Saturday of the Test (11 March) it’s Dress-up Day. Colour, costumes, and good times! Find out more at tickets.nzc.nz

9–12 March 2023 | Get ready for surf, sand, and a whole lot of fun! The 2023 TSB National New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships are returning to New Brighton Beach this March. The championships give members and Surf Lifeguards the ultimate arena to battle it out on the beach, in the pool or in the surf.

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From canoes to surf swimming and beach sprints, you can count on four days of actionpacked fun. Around 1200 competitors from all over the country are travelling to compete, so get down to New Brighton Beach and support our surf lifesaving athletes! Find out more at surflifesaving.org.nz

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Easier to get around

The recent completion of the South Frame anchor project has created an attractive 3.3km circuit of our central city for walking, jogging, cycling, and new forms of micro-mobility.

The route follows the Ōtākaro-Avon River by winding along the City Promenade and includes Huanui Lane through the East Frame residential area.

It passes several eateries, cafés, and bars and is ideal for children as it includes the popular Margaret Mahy Family Playground.

A key theme of the ‘Share an Idea’ public consultation feedback after the earthquake sequence was that residents wanted a central city that was easier to get around – for all modes of transport. The paved routes along the South Frame, Promenade, and Rauora Park are changing the way people move around the CBD.

The predominant feature of the South Frame is the Greenway, a wide and leafy shared path running east-west for seven blocks. It connects the Health Precinct and the emerging Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre in the west with the East Frame, SALT District, and eventually Te Kaha, the new Multi-Use Arena.

Smaller lanes perpendicular to the Greenway improve access and allow slowspeed vehicle use to service local businesses.

“The lanes of the South Frame break up these city blocks and create more spaces for people,” says John Bridgman, the Chief

Executive of Ōtākaro Limited, which has delivered the anchor project.

“Lane access enables a popular feature like the Little High Eatery to be successful without a street frontage. It’s also great to see significant residential development currently going on in the area, which will complement the established businesses,” says John.

The South Frame brings more greenery to the central city, which was another ‘Share an Idea’ feedback theme. The area has 2800m2 of gardens filled with over 20,000 plants and about 100 trees.

There are four public gathering spaces dotted around the South Frame that are proving popular lunch spots on fine days. There are also 95 seating options, dozens of culturally significant stones, and street art and information panels.

Project Landscape Architect Rob Lawry of JASMAX says the South Frame is achieving the goal of “creating a really green, vibrant, accessible part of the city that people can move through safely, away from the main streets.

“Good public realm is effectively the city’s most appreciated anchor tenant if you like,” says Rob.

“We’re providing these attractive spaces for people to activate or spill out on, and it’s been great to see these areas come to life, particularly the more established spaces down the eastern end around the SALT District.”

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AUTUMN EVENTS

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The world-renowned Yealands Classic Fighters Airshow is back for 2023! After being called off due to bad weather and the Covid pandemic in 2021, the three-day event that brings vintage aircraft to skies above Marlborough is now going to be better than ever! Kicking off on Good Friday, you’ll see everything from Spitfires to the rare Edwardian Blériot XI through to mid-century jets and passenger aircraft. On top of the incredible aircraft, the airfield hosts historical battle re-enactments with state-ofthe-art pyrotechnics, and there will be food and market stalls throughout the venue. classicfighters.co.nz

Visa Wellington On a Plate is even better this year, with two parts! The May edition (5–21 May) will present fun festival events, Dine and Cocktail Wellington. The August edition (11–27 August) serves up Garage Project presents Burger Wellington Keep an eye out for the programme launch on 7 March.

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Explore Southland’s picture-perfect autumn events – so wholesome you could serve them up at a country picnic. Indulge your soul in fabulous local brews at the Southland Beer, Wine & Wild Food Festival, enjoy the freshest local produce and seafood at Savour the South, sway the week away at Bayleys Tussock Country Music Festival, or be inspired by sustainable living ideas at Riverton Heritage Harvest Festival. What will you choose?

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Art and entertainment come together for all on the beautiful West Coast of the South Island at Art in the Park – with works ranging from landscapes, abstracts, and portraits to mixed media, sculpture, garden art, pounamu and stone carving, textile art, and pottery. This annual event, held in Greymouth, has been an art highlight for the past 18 years. 2023 will feature 42 South Island artists from Canterbury, Otago, Nelson, and the West Coast in attendance for both days. The event takes place Saturday, 22 April and Sunday, 23 April 2023, 10am–4pm.

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A world of events awaits in Dunedin

For many, the end of summer is something to lament, but in Dunedin, the cooler months are by far the most entertainment filled. There are concerts for the musos, festivals for the foodies and fashion shows for the chic, all worth journeying south for. It’s the best time of year to watch rare wildlife, fossick for fashion, and froth over world-class football.

Otago Rally

31 March–2 April

This year’s Otago Rally is a part of the TER (Tour European Rally) World Series circuit and has attracted international competitors to the gravel roads and lush landscapes of Otago. Corral the rallies on 31 March for the ceremonial rally start where revving engines will be reverberating around the Octagon. Then head for the hills for all the dust-flying, gravel-grinding action. This is set to be an exhilarating adrenalin-inducing series of races!

iD Dunedin Fashion Show

31 March–1 April

Returning to its home of the iconic Dunedin Railway Station, iD Dunedin Fashion Show is back in its birthplace. On show is an edgy blend of high-profile designers from New Zealand and abroad. But it’s the emerging designers who are the breakout stars of the event. With many of their labels in their infancy, you get to see them before they make it big. You’ll be able to say, “I saw them before they were famous”. Enjoy the rally by day before glamming up for the iD at night. A must-do Dunedin double-feature.

Wild Dunedin: NZ Festival of Nature

14–23 April

As the Wildlife Capital of New Zealand, Dunedin hosts the iconic New Zealand Festival of Nature. The behemoth Wild Dunedin festival runs for ten days over the easter holidays and features about 100 events, both free and ticketed. Events like gin tasting, boat trips, garden visits, photo exhibitions, and the creation of a giant ephemeral autumn leaf sculpture will all take place under the festival’s theme of earth/whenua. Autumn is one of the most beautiful times to visit and is when wildlife viewing nears its peak.

FIFA Women’s World Cup July–August

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ will see the world’s best players compete for the greatest prize in women’s football from 20 July to 20 August. Dunedin will host six Group Matches featuring 10 teams, including New Zealand vs Switzerland, on Sunday, 30 July. The largest sporting event New Zealand has ever experienced, this is a must-see, once-in-alifetime event, and Dunedin is the only place in the South Island matches are being held.

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Outstanding Ōamaru

With great food, top-notch craft beer and wine, historic charm, inventive art, geological wonders, spectacular scenery, beaches, lakes, and native wildlife, you ought to visit and discover the diversity of the Waitaki. And what better way to enjoy the Waitaki than by spending the weekend at the Harbour Street Jazz and Blues Festival and having a toe-tapping time?

The Ōamaru Harbour Street Jazz and Blues Festival is pretty unique. It is a feel-good, family-friendly, safe, and all-inclusive festival with something for everyone. It is based in a centralised hub of performance in historic Harbour Street and throughout Ōamaru’s cafés and restaurants.

What makes it special is the festival is mostly free, with only two ticketed events – the opening event and the wrap-up Grand Finale Dine & Dance.

It’s a festival that brings people together and creates an intimate, connected atmosphere for each of them to craft their own unique experience of music over the weekend.

The Waitaki district offers an experience rich in history and heritage, from the landforms formed millions of years ago and ancient Māori rock art to Ōamaru’s amazing Victorian

precinct, with New Zealand’s most complete collection of Victorian buildings.

Ōamaru makes a great base for exploring more of the Waitaki district. The historic buildings, made from locally quarried limestone, are a testament to the town’s boom era when it was an important port. Today, they are filled with galleries, shops, artisans, and places to eat and drink. The area is also where you’ll find Whitestone City, an interactive and hands-on history experience, and Steampunk HQ, a gateway to other dimensions.

Award-winning eateries are adding big flavour to Ōamaru. The town is now overflowing with top-class dining destinations, including Riverstone Kitchen and Cucina.

Ōamaru is also home to two award-winning breweries, Scotts Brewing Co and Craftwork Brewery, and a new cocktail bar, Victoria Lounge, a unique venue in the heart of historic Ōamaru, serving a range of cocktails and food.

If you know Ōamaru, it’s more than likely you know it thanks to the little penguin/ kororā. The Ōamaru Blue Penguin Colony provides visitors with an opportunity to see the world’s smallest penguins in their natural environment – you’ll be totally captivated watching their nightly arrival.

Making an occasion of it

Lynette McFadden Business Owner & Mentor, Harcourts gold @lynette_mcfadden

Sometimes I feel as much an events manager as I do a business owner, and our calendar year is laden with activities and social events aimed at promoting fun and laughter, encouraging a high degree of teamwork whilst enabling large sales volumes.

These activities usually start within a couple of weeks of returning back to work – which, to be fair, I encourage by mid-January if possible, as any later than that can cost momentum and create an uphill battle. Over many years, I’ve noticed that getting started again after a break can feel hard, and that’s why every event is aimed at moving purposefully forward.

So, where do I start? Usually, it’s by selecting a theme.

Previous themes have included resilience (guess when we needed that?), ‘your bucket list’, health and wellbeing, and a growth mindset.

This year’s theme is a little special, and we had enormous fun releasing it, but not until we’d completed our own version of The Amazing Race (in teams and costumes), enjoyed a shared lunch, then a formal presentation followed by an incredibly inspirational question and answer session with the phenomenal Dame Sophie Pascoe.

To plan the event is the equivalent of at least 80 hours of work, some of it inevitably happening during the Christmas holidays, but all of it seems worthwhile when you see everyone’s response – and this year was especially heartening.

So, what theme did we select? It was this: winning the moment in front of you.

Its origin was an animated conversation with Gilbert Enoka, our long-term mentor, and it speaks to the practice of building momentum whilst being both present and focused.

So, with event number one tucked away, we’ve got another that we’ve had so much fun with over many years.

Centred around the month of February, we refer to it in-house as ‘Kiwiana month’, and this year we have termed it ‘Kiwiana on steroids’.

Over a condensed period of two weeks (usually it’s four), we will play Kiwi music only at all our office meetings and in-house occasions, serve old Kiwi favourites our mums made when we were growing up, like lamingtons, sausage rolls, and cheerios with tomato sauce for morning teas, and undertake some interesting competitions which have seen baking extravaganzas and people dressing as Sir Edmund Hillary and other Kiwi legends.

Fast and furious, it punctuates the year whilst creating a strong internal culture, and our competition winners get original NZ art pieces.

As the year goes by, so do the events, some tied to financial conclusions like the end of one financial year and the start of another, some seasonal, and some in alignment with what’s going on in our city or the country as a whole. To name a few: there are Māori Language Week, Sign Language Week, and Christchurch Cup Week.

In between all of this is the need for sales, a life outside the business and the requirement to also rest and reflect. But who doesn’t love some fun events and, of course, that chance to win the moment?

WHICH HUE FOR YOU?

This minimalist look layers shades of grey in a variety of textures to create a sense of cool Scandinavian-style comfort.

Feature battens in the dark grey of Resene Boris on the lighter shade of Resene Credence frame this pared-back neutral nook where the Kelly Hoppen Coco Accent Chair from Frobisher sits amongst a curated collection of curved steel, ceramic, glass, and willow.

This curved side table is a beautiful and timeless piece that combines a sculptural and handcrafted aesthetic. The curved base is ideal for the books that match this tonal setting and reveal the Resene Credence wall.

The transparency of the smoke-coloured glass in this lamp reveals and connects the soft grey Resene Credence wall with the bold Resene Boris battens. Its black marble base and chrome detail brings a touch of silver to complement the neutral palette.

This superbly sculpted ceramic vase is as cool as natural stone, with eye-catching curves that connect it to the other rounded shapes within this minimalist setting while serving as a vessel for the textural willow.

Willow branches are a low-key way to add the texture and appeal of a plant, while still maintaining an uncluttered, simple look and feel.

Kelly Hoppen Coco Accent Chair, Kristina Dam Curved Side Table Black, and 101 Sphere Vase Bubl Big – Dark Grey from Frobisher; Medium Curly Willow Brown and Ladelle Cafe Textured White Tumbler from Ballantynes Department Store; Simple Rug in White and Stockholm Table Lamp from Boconcept; Books stylist’s own. Resene Boris and Resene Credence from Resene ColorShops.

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Restoration preserves heritage charm

On the sunny front veranda at 250 Kilmore Street, it’s easy to feel a sense of continuity with the city’s past. A sympathetic restoration has preserved this lovely little house, carefully honouring its heritage character.

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Simone Rewa Pearson and Joe Tonner lived behind the compact old dwelling on Kilmore Street for eight years before purchasing it at an auction in 2016. Their Dawson Street home is just over the back fence from the 140-year-old house. From the very beginning, their desire was to safeguard its yesteryear charm – and, after a long journey, the detailed rebuild and restoration is now complete.

‘Money House’ is a quantum leap forward on the modest dwelling that early settlers Alfred and Annie Money built here in 1881. The old charm is intact, but the house today

is stronger and so much more comfortable and functional, thanks to modern materials and a craft rebuild process. An inventor and entrepreneur, Alfred was active in local politics of the day and owned a steamer that used to run between the city and New Brighton. He was once the licensee of the Carlton Hotel. Alfred and Annie, who had no children, left a valuable estate that benefitted many worthy charities. After Alfred and Annie’s time, the dwelling was lived in by multiple generations of city workers whose varied occupations included lamplighter, telegrapher, plumber,

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compositor, coal merchant, and firefighter. Their stories live on in the house today, now open to guests as gracious five-star shortstay accommodation.

“Our focus has been on celebrating and enhancing the home’s unique character, from the high ceilings, picture rail, doublehung sash windows, timber floors, the traditional hallway entrance, and the bull nose front veranda,” says Simone. “Everything looks like it would have done in the past, but we now have a house built to modern standards that will still be here for another 140 years.”

Sharing the journey with Simone and Joe has been an experienced professional team, including project manager Dave Norriss, architect William Fulton, and builder Ross Bailey. (Incidentally, Simone and Joe’s Dawson Street home was also designed by William Fulton in a sympathetic heritage style.)

“It’s not very often that you get to engage with a project such as this and involving lots of different specialist operators,” says Ross. “I live in the central city too, and, for me, it has been a privilege to work on a home with such history. It could have

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been lost forever – I’m really proud that it will now get to stand for many a day into the future.”

An added bonus of this project for Simone and Joe is that they have also been able to protect a massive English Elm tree in their Dawson Street garden.

Funding from the Crown’s On-Sold scheme, administered by EQC, played a key role. Fixing earthquake-damaged foundations meant having to roll the house back 13 metres on its section while new

screw pile foundations were installed. The house is now in its original spot but was slid one metre sideways to create a wider driveway. House Lifters provided lifting and levelling services as part of future-proofing the building on its site. It also sits much higher than it once did, and Simone and Joe lowered the fence along the front boundary to open it up to the street. Painted in deep red (Resene Aroha) and with a blue front door, the cheerful house with its pretty garden is now a real landmark.

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“We also added an ensuite and moved the kitchen to the heart of the home,” says Simone. “It looks old from the outside, but it’s modern living inside. We’ve kept original features like the kauri doors and the restored lattice work along the veranda, but much of what’s here now is new.”

The level of craft detail has to be seen to be believed, from the new doublehung, double-glazed sash windows to the heritage-style architraves, door frames and picture rails, and gorgeous new blackwood

flooring. Today’s interior colour scheme is a restful palette of cream and pale blue. Through to Chester Street East from here, an older heritage fabric still holds sway. The small neighbourhood of modest homes, little lawns, and picket fences shares a lovely pocket park, Chesterfields. Across the road from 250 Kilmore are many new apartments and townhouses; this little workers’ home is like a colourful sentry, standing guard and serving as a treasured reminder of the people who built this city.

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A village with many differences

Amberley Country Estate is a unique retirement village located at the gateway to the Hurunui District. When completed, it will have 250 homes with views of the surrounding hills.

With well-spread-out villas, Amberley Country Estate looks more like a residential subdivision than a typical retirement village. Instead of lines of homes in a row, Amberley Country Estate’s wide range of villas means each street has a unique layout. Some have shared, cul-de-sac-like settings, but with rural people in mind, many homes have private driveways and extra-large yards. This means homes don’t all look the same, and yards are distinctive too. Streets are beautifully landscaped with colourful plantings. Paths with reserves meander throughout the village.

The 330m2 Clubhouse is completed and features a pool table, bar, library, gym, and spa pool. A Resident’s Centre, four times that size, will be the heart of the village, with a café, bar, pool tables, dance floor, library, gymnasium, indoor pool, spa pool, movie room, ‘Men’s Shed’, outdoor dining, bowling green, pétanque, a regular happy hour, excursions in the village van, and village

activities and events allowing residents to be as social as they please. For residents’ peace of mind, the village will have a modern hospital and medical centre with comprehensive care facilities, including memory care.

Amberley’s architect-designed villas have been built with energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in mind and feature ducted central heating, deeper walls with thicker insulation, thermally broken, argon-filled, double-glazed windows, and even industry-leading insulated foundations, so the home is cool/warm and comfortable year-round, with power bills that are extra low.

Their quality and fit-out are of an exceptionally high standard. Villas are all singlelevel, two or three Bedroom homes from 94m2 to 182m2. Each has its own patio, garden area (lawns and gardens are maintained by village staff) and garage. Unlike most villages, there are many villas on offer with double garages.

With extra warm homes, villas that are larger than typical, low weekly fees, and a layout that features beautiful streetscapes with large distinctive yards, Amberley Country Estate looks to be a very special place to live.

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Together building better people for life

Despite a challenging year in 2022, St Andrew’s College finished the year celebrating much success at a regional, national, and international level in academic, sporting, and cultural pursuits. They are beginning 2023 with a sense of optimism. With 256 students new to St Andrew’s at the start of 2023, their commitment remains to support their students to become confident, competent and contributing members of their world. In our fast-changing society, there are many challenges for us as individuals, schools, and communities. There are many unknowns about the world and society for Generation Alpha, born 2013–2024. Current students understand the need to look after the planet and protect it from the effects of climate change and practices that threaten sustainability. They

are making personal choices about inclusion, travel, work/life balance, equitable outcomes, and mental health.

The St Andrew’s goals for 2023 of well-being, sustainability, Mātauranga Māori, innovation, and student leadership sit alongside the learning and academic goals for each student, which are targeted towards achieving their own personal excellence. In striking a unique blend between the traditional and the innovative, St Andrew’s has built a brand of education which adapts quickly to the demands of the present while holding true to the values of our founders. This gives young people a combination of freedom and boundaries, which St Andrew’s staff believe results in graduates with roots and wings to flourish in an ever-changing world.

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Tasting time

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What does time taste like? Time has the power to transform an ingredient, allowing a new experience of flavour, texture, and intensity. I’ve been thinking about how many of my favourite foods involve the transportation of an ingredient through time. It’s the one thing we can never change or get back, but if used well, particularly in the kitchen, time can be our greatest asset. Most surprisingly, it can take an ingredient you aren’t so fussed about and modify it to become something you can’t live without.

When I consider the relationship between food and time, my mind wanders to spongy sourdough, tangy sauerkraut, tart vinegar, salty miso, piquant pickles, fizzy kombucha, and deeply savoury, meltingly tender cured meat.

Time is crucial to some of our most soughtafter tastes, from charcuterie to wine and cheese. There is nothing more glorious than crunchy crystal edges around a block of vintage cheddar or gouda. The godfather of cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, is required to be aged for a minimum of 12 months and up to 36 months. If you ever get the opportunity to taste a giant wheel of freshly cracked Parmigiano, take it. The flavour is unlike anything else.

Time imbues flavour. It intensifies, develops nuance, and produces an outcome that can demand a greater appreciation than the original form. Ever wondered why that curry you make tastes better the next day? Time gives ingredients a chance to relax into each other, to become friends and to mingle. Marinating does the same.

Time also alters form. The mere act of preserving food changes it from one state to something completely different. You can use time to soften crunch, change acidity or pH, and even dull bitterness – think pickled radishes. Preserved lemons, for instance, originated as a practical solution for utilising citrus long after the season had finished. With the help of salt, lemons go from being firm and zingy to a softer, fleshy, bright, and umami flavour bomb.

I often see my fridge and pantry as a time machine. There are jars of my mum’s black Doris plum jam from January 2020, when Dad’s tree had a particularly bumper crop. Pickled cherries I found in Central Otago during Easter 2021 and pickled carrots from last year, which I eat on toast with crunchy peanut butter. Even the Greek yoghurt, a mainstay in my fridge, requires time to produce.

Today you’ll find dry-aged fish or beef on restaurant menus across town. The technique of air-drying places a protein in a controlled environment, causing it to lose moisture and produce a more concentrated flavour. The process encourages tenderness by allowing time for the tough muscle fibres and connective tissue to release tension. A 52-day aged rib eye, for example, intensifies umami and creates a stronger, nutty, almost cheesy flavour.

Observing time as flavour reminds us to trust the process. It inspires us to take that abundant summer produce and transform it. Make apricot jam, turn cucumbers into bread and butter pickles, and tomatoes into relish, and be rewarded with flavour in the future.

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A pasta March

It seems that Christchurch has a similar love for twirling both spoon and fork as I do. With a bounty of establishments for long luscious pasta here in Ōtautahi, I’ve made it a mission to seek out the twirliest of them all. Loose pants are compulsory.

THE BIRDWOOD PIZZERIA

Outside of the city is the humble Birdwood Pizzeria. A bustling café in the day (you need to try their cheese scone) and a restaurantpizzeria at night (Tuesday–Saturday). Safe to say they know how to do pizza incredibly well, but trust me, you’ll want to add pasta the next time you dine here. Any restaurant with casserecce and gnocchi is a no brainer for me. We had the slow-cooked beef cheek gnocchi and the casarecce, which was swimming in a puttanesca style sauce of tomato, capers, anchovies, olives, chilli, parsley and served with fresh fennel and cured salmon and a margarita pizza (of course) on the ‘side’. I love this restaurant as they open early for families; it’s a stretched-out dining room with a beautiful fit-out of booths and tables to watch the team working the 350ºC woodfired pizza oven. Hospo watching at its finest. Buon appetito!

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Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and Friday night for dinner, the Mediterranean Food Co. is a big bowl of Italy in the midst of industrial Christchurch. Tuam Street is brought to life by this institution. A cemented corso of sorts fitted out with tables to dine alfresco in the garden (while it’s still warm) and stare out to the Vespa and pasta-lined windows of the retail space. Alternatively, you can sit inside this bustling trattoria for a true European experience. You won’t leave disappointed with the food – from spaghetti to fettuccine, penne to gnocchi. A showcase of the abundance of hand-selected and curated ingredients Mediterranean Food Co. is known for. We paired the spaghetti alle vongole with NZ clams, garlic, white wine, and parsley with a penne all’amatriciana with pancetta, garlic, chilli, tomato, and pecorino. I was in heaven and will be back again and again. Bellissimo!

One of the best-kept secrets of Christchurch, this humble establishment is based in the Boxed Quarter and is open for dinner Monday–Saturday with nostalgic red and white checked tables, nonna-style bowls, and house-made egg and semolina pasta of all shapes and sizes! These guys have a pasta offering with a difference, whereby flavours stretch to Thai, Japanese, and Korean fusion (I need to go back and try the green curry risotto). From classic tomato-based pasta to comforting cream-based and fragrant oil-based recipes, there’s an option for everyone, even those after gluten-free. But for pasta lovers, you can’t go wrong with the classics for a Friday night dinner by the window (think Lady and the Tramp vibes). We had the chicken rosé fettuccini and the cheesy leek and bacon marfaldini. There were zero regrets at the table, and the bowls were licked clean. Ci vediamo stasera!

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EARL

128 Lichfield Street, Central City | @earl_bistro |

Entering through Earl’s gorgeous velvet blue draped door is a site for the senses. An open kitchen with the smells of freshly baked bread fills the air, with sounds of sizzling hot pans and ice-filling goblets at the bar – and we haven’t even eaten anything yet. This is a restaurant to fill your cup for great hospitality and see you ordering three sides of the fluffiest house-made focaccia. With a cult following for Tuesday night pasta

night and a constantly rotating pasta on the Wednesday–Saturday menu, it’s a nobrainer for me where to head for pasta in the city. The team at Earl know just how many elements to layer into a plate, and their attention to the details is undeniable. Always gloriously coating their pasta in the good stuff, sauce, and not skipping on seasoning and texture – their rigatoni alla vodka with pomodoro sauce, fresh mozzarella, and

golden pangrattato should be given a gold medal. Also pictured are the broccoli pesto and preserved lemon mafaldini. The passion for their food reaches far beyond the pans to the floor and management of the restaurant. To them, it all comes down to plates of deliciousness and ensuring the diner leaves content and full of the good stuff. Five years and counting, safe to say we’re all happy to eat like earls here in Christchurch.

Chef Cameron Woodhouse is the head chef at Greystone’s cellar door, famed for its special ‘Long Lunch’ menu with four courses that change weekly – all paired with wine – focusing on what is in season and local produce and producers.

Originally from Aberdeen, Cam has worked at the acclaimed Gleneagles Hotel in Scotland and here in New Zealand, at Amisfield restaurant, Inati, and worked as the Head Chef at Eliza’s Manor before moving to Greystone in 2021.

The flavours of this dish pair well with WashCreek organic lamb. Keeping it local, both the watercress and horseradish are sourced from within 100 metres of the kitchen.

WashCreek lamb tartare, HORSERADISH AND WATERCRESS EMULSION

SERVES 4

Watercress emulsion

Two egg yolks

250g rapeseed oil

20g Dijon mustard

20g water

80g raw watercress chopped

A pinch of salt

1 tbsp white wine vinegar

Tartare

200g WashCreek lamb topside

30g shallot

20g capers

30g gherkin

2 tbsp good cider vinegar

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp mushroom ketchup/ tomato ketchup

Salt and black pepper

Potato chips

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2 agria potatoes

A pinch of salt

Watercress emulsion In a blender, blend all ingredients apart from the oil until smooth. Slowly pour oil into the blender on medium speed until it forms an emulsion. Taste for seasoning, adding a little more salt or vinegar if needed. Store in the fridge until ready to plate.

Tartare Remove any sinew or silverskin from the lamb and dice in 1cm cubes. Finely dice shallots, capers, and gherkins. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Check to season.

Potato chips Using a knife or mandolin, thinly slice two agria potatoes and wash them in cold water to remove any starch. Drain and pat dry the potato slices prior to cooking. Heat 4cm of canola oil in a deep pot until it reaches 170°C. Add half the potato slices one by one and fry until golden. Remove and place on a paper towel or wire rack over a tray. Repeat with the remainder of the chips. Season with a little salt.

To assemble, smooth the tartare mix onto a plate. Either use a squeezy bottle or a spoon to dot some emulsion on top of the tartare. Grate some fresh horseradish over the top and place a few watercress leaves to garnish. Using chips, scoop the tartare to eat.

CHOC-TOPPED

ADULT TOFFEE POP

This salted caramel tart from Fendalton’s local haunt, Bakermans, is reminiscent of a toffee pop, but grown up. Crisp milk chocolate encases a salted caramel interior. The biscuit base has hints of coffee, offsetting an intense sweetness. It’s a naughty little treat to go alongside a freshly baked pie.

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ARTFUL

An award-winner, no less. The chocolate mousse from Patisserie Yahagi – touted to be New Zealand’s first Japanese patisserie – is a light and delicate mousse cake encased a chocolate glaze and topped with choc crisps. It offers a delicate balance of textures and is just the right amount of sweet. You’ll find Yahagi in Peerswick Mall, Upper Riccarton.

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GOOD FRIENDS

It does turn out that Biscoff can go with anything. For those not in the know, this speculoos-style biscuit comes in both cookie and spread form. Both of which were marbled throughout this brownie from Bryndwr’s Delishimoes. Biscoff walks this line between sweet and savoury, and it is perfectly matched with a cakey brownie.

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JOIN THE REVOLUTION

Local plant-based deli Grater Goods is set to grow. Founded by Flip Grater by simply selling meat-free chorizo through social media, the business now boasts a deli/restaurant and sells gourmet products through supermarkets. After establishing massive popularity in New Zealand as the only player in this specific space, the time has come to expand into the international market, with sights set on Australia – the second fastest-growing plant-based market in the world. Then, further afield. To achieve this growth, Grater Goods is looking to encourage you to join the journey and be part of a better future. Head to equitise.com/offer/grater-goods for more

Experience the brand-new sensation that everyone is talking about – Mr Wolf. Owned by Francesca and James Voza (Miro and Eliza’s Manor and formally Francesca’s Italian Kitchen), this chic champagne bar is the perfect place to enjoy an extravagant hot dog and some exquisite caviar and indulge in some of the finest bubbles around.

Step inside, and you’ll be welcomed by a modern and stylish atmosphere, with a range of drinks to suit every taste. Whether you’re in the mood to indulge or just looking to grab a bite and some bubbles, Mr Wolf is the place to be! The ultimate experience of luxury and indulgence awaits you in the heart of Christchurch.

The She Wolf cocktail is the brainchild of Phil Cooke. After leaving the Air Force, he rediscovered a love for hospitality: the social element, the people, and the creativity. He has worked in a variety of different venues over the last 12 years, across different countries, from speakeasy bars in Melbourne, five-star hotels in London, beach clubs in Ibiza, and three Hatted restaurants in Queenstown.

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She Wolf

Cocktail

45ml vanilla vodka

5ml passion fruit syrup

20ml white chocolate liqueur

15ml fresh Lemon juice

20ml egg white

30ml sparkling wine

Foam – for 1-litre siphon

300ml white chocolate liqueur

250ml soy milk

75ml filtered water

75ml vanilla syrup

300ml aqua faba (chickpea water)

2 cream chargers

White chocolate for garnish

Glass

Your favourite coupette or steamed glass

Cocktail

Add the first four cocktail ingredients into a shaker, add ice and give it a good shake until it’s super cold; double strain into your chilled glass. Next, add in 30mls of sparkling wine, top with foam*, and finish with a good helping of grated white chocolate; let it snow!

* If you don’t have access to a siphon and want to keep it simple, add in 20ml of fresh egg whites or aqua faba. Shake with ice, strain back into the tin and dry shake to activate the whites. Double strain, and there you have a simpler version. Garnish like above.

Foam

Add all ingredients into your siphon (cold ingredients would be better but not essential). Screw in the top and charge with one cream charger and give it a good hard shake. Now go in with your second charger and another big hard shake. Test your foam in the sink. It should have a glossy, firm white foam – cocktail ready. Keep it in the fridge for the best results.

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LEADING FOR CHANGE

Ihorangi Reweti-Peters aims to change the outcome for children in Oranga Tamariki care.

The 17-year-old Mairehau High School student has become a spokesperson for those in the care of the agency that have experienced abuse and to improve the conditions and services available to young people.

Though currently in a placement with 396 provider Key Assets, which he says is the ‘best I have ever had’, and his needs are being met, he had experienced abuse himself in five of the 14 foster placements prior to Key Assets.

It was through this experience and constantly being not listened to by Oranga Tamariki that Ihorangi knew he needed to share his experience and help others.

He was invited to speak on his hopes and dreams by University of Canterbury at a postBudget breakfast hosted by the Child Action Poverty Group in Christchurch.

Here, he released two calls to action.

“The first call to action was to put to Oranga Tamariki to provide proper and appropriate mental health and counselling support for

young people. And the second was to narrow the scope of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care to get young people that have experienced abuse post-1999 the chance to share their stories and give evidence to the Commission to improve modern care policies.”

The second was adhered to, and the Royal Commission now has jurisdiction to allow young people to share their experiences of abuse in the inquiry.

However, the first was not answered. So Ihorangi is passionate about striving forward with his mental health kaupapa.

He is now the current chair of VOYCE, Whakarongo Mai South Island’s regional youth council, and cannot speak highly enough of the children in care system advocacy group, and he is regularly called on by the media to give comment on Oranga Tamariki reports – like the recent release on the low numbers of children in care registered with a general practitioner.

For Ihorangi, politics is on the cards as he looks to the future, and his passion for change drives him forward.

Do you know a young person who deserves some recognition? Email editor@avenues.net.nz

Monty

The first Morgan was a three-wheeler built in 1909, and the first four-wheeler arrived in 1936. The Plus 4 was first produced in 1950, so called because of its increased power over the original 4-4 (four cylinders and four wheels).

The current model – the Plus Four – is still hand-made in Malvern in the United Kingdom but based on a bonded aluminium chassis rather than the original steel one. It still incorporates the use of laminated Ash timber in the rear wheel arches, retaining a lot of the history of the early models.

Our car – nicknamed ‘Monty’ by one of our oldest friends – is the realisation of a boyhood dream of mine. I always wanted to put my name down on the waiting list as a young man in England, but now we have the time to really enjoy it. We had a wonderful drive down from Pearce Brothers’ Auckland showroom, the recently appointed New Zealand dealer, apart from getting caught out by a sudden downpour as we approached Wellington!

We are now enjoying regular day trips around Banks Peninsula and looking forward to more extended touring as summer progresses.

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Heart strings

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Music venues are essential to the cultural heart of any city. This month I’d like to shine a little insight into the background of the musicians who grace these stages and provide the aural joy so vital for human well-being. Listening to music is one of life’s great joys. A powerful, eternal force of human expression that has enhanced our lives dating back to the Paleolithic age when our ancestors figured out that banging rocks and sticks together hurt less than enthusiastically clapping our hands. There are countless, complex factors at play when it comes to forming a band: being good at your craft, alongside others also good at their craft, and making sounds that work well together is a highly elusive, ever-changing recipe. Even if you are the most incredible, talented, radio-friendly, charismatic group in the world, if you can’t afford to buy instruments, rent a practice space, record your music, arrange gigs (that you’ll probably lose money on), promote yourself effectively, create music videos, curate a strong social media presence OR have a bountiful word of mouth following, you’ll never get anywhere. Members will slowly give up, run out of money, get discouraged, leave to join other bands, or rage-quit and move to Melbourne.

Funding for musicians in Aotearoa is sparse and fiercely competitive, requiring a huge following and wide success before you can even apply. Being an artist of any persuasion is punishingly expensive, but it is immensely difficult to make any money from playing music, especially if you are experimental and genrepushing. Even touring doesn’t necessarily mean a paycheck; many bands return to home shores burnt out and owing money.

So why do people choose to make music with all the odds stacked against them? Some crave fame, to be seen and heard, admired. Others are driven by a desire to make music because they feel they will simply lose their minds if they don’t. It lives and breathes inside them, demanding to be expressed. Music creates a social glue; it is a way of keeping a community together and bonded. Some bands do this by gently caressing your ears with a pretty melody and breathy lyrics, while others prefer to scream obscenities and thrash their instruments within an inch of their lives until everyone on the dance floor becomes one sweaty, bouncing entity.

I hope that the next time you’re listening to music, especially in our own dear city, you consider everything that has gone into that moment when microphones are positioned, amps are turned on, and the band begins to play.

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NEW BRIGHTON Yvette

“I wanted to restore something old. I mean, I know that place is not The Ritz, but it’s such a cute wee character house. And you know, such a wee tank. I was in it when the earthquakes happened – there was nothing wrong with it. Plus, I just don’t like brand-new stuff or consumerism, like I hate the throwaway aspect of new house builds; there’s so much wastage. But I love this wee whare; it’s all I need.

“I think when you’re out in the environment, and you’re picking up tonnes of rubbish, and you see disgusting waste in the rivers, you have a better grasp on that whole wastage thing. I don’t want to buy anything because there’s so much junk out there, man!

“I feel like it’s a disconnect between them and the earth. They’re not connected enough to know that it’s hurting them because the earth is you. A lot of people just empty out their cars of all the rubbish. And it’s like, ‘now you’ve got a clean car because you’ve just dumped

everything out your windows’, but you just don’t do that to the environment. Like where do you think your food comes from?

“The Rakahuri Ashley River – that’s my awa. And Maungatere is our mountain. It was our fishing river for our whānau. The lyrics say, ’a love for the land and what it provides, is what I’ve been shown and what must survive’. And, yes, because it’s kind of just like built into me that you look after the land because it gives back to you.

“It just goes with the whole, only taking what you need, ethos.

“Getting into conservation work, it’s almost like my ancestors called me to do it. It makes a lot of sense to me now. When I first got into it, I had this real euphoric feeling. And I didn’t know why. And then, now I’m just like, ‘Oh, my goodness’ because I’m in exactly the right place. It’s just the right way to be because it feels really good.”

Yvette will be performing her song The River at Humans of Ōtautahi Christchurch’s International Women’s Day event, Everyone has a story, on 8 March.

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Just 6km from Christchurch City CBD, Cashmere Estate offers the space, beauty and serenity of a holiday destination with the amenity of a large, modern city on your doorstep.

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With favourable school zones, retail areas, many walking tracks and only a short stroll to the Christchurch Adventure park; Cashmere Estate’s location offers the best of both worlds, all year round.

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Sections in our recently developed stages, 3A and 3B, are now completely sold out making way for the sections in our newest premier stage, 2A, which are now available for purchase. With the first 24 sections in 2A currently under construction and 50% of these sections already under contract, it shows that Cashmere Estate is truly a desired place to live.

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