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’ve spent a fair amount of my lifetime circumventing the urge to exist as a ‘creative’. A myriad of other fields of work have passed me by – some reluctantly, thanks to a certain set of natural disasters, and others not so reluctantly (goodbye retail service, forever). I have now returned to my first love – writing. I could have spared myself many years of going through the motions if I’d looked at my strengths objectively! But life is a journey, and to say I love my role as the editor of this publication is an understatement. I mean, look at this magazine you’re immersed in right now! I’m so proud of it. It’s such a strange disparity; jobs in creative fields are often lacking, but on the other hand, are desperately needed in our current world. We bring colour and vibrancy, while often marching to the beat of a different drummer or colouring outside of the box. Think of how much our city has benefited from things such as the Gap Filler projects, Paul X Walsh’s 51 Flowers Mural Project on the wall of Pomeroy’s, and the poetry often displayed by Phantom Billstickers. Here at Avenues, we have a passionate team of creatives who all lend a hand when needed – we’ve all been on the end of a camera, or collectively written copy for our pages. I’m proud that the Avenues crew are all ‘Jacks of all trades’ – even our publisher Lisa is a dab hand at occasionally curating our Couture pages. Often our team meetings are a sporadic bouncing of ideas and concepts, with plenty of laughs, puns, and debates. Our creativity is a team effort, and I think it shows. At the end of the day, we love this city, and we love our magazine. This is a creative outlet for us, as well as a vehicle to showcase the very best of the goings-on in our town. This is all thanks to you, and your support – because by reading it, we get to keep making a great magazine. Creatively yours,

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CONTENTS

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In detail

CHIT CHAT

CULTURE CLUB

COUTURE

PAMPER

EMOTIONAL CONNECTIONS IN ABUNDANCE

YEAH NAH

CREATIVE IDENTITY

OBJET D’ART

SMALL GALLERY, GRAND EXHIBITION

CITY SCENE

DISCOVER YOUR PATHWAY

EVERGREEN

EASE & GRACE

BY THE BOOK

BY DESIGN

PALATE

HUMANS OF ŌTAUTAHI

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November sees an exciting plant based, organic eatery opening at The Welder, offering a ‘tropical oasis’ to help you renew and recharge – with a mission to support local organic farmers, and the community with delicious, wholesome and honest foods. Everything is good for you, and for Earth! Seasonally organic and gluten-free treats are available, with a great selection of cold-pressed juices and organic smoothies from house-made nut mylks. There’s also super salads, raw treats, hearty toasties, and sandwiches – a whole heap of magical, indulgent food, drinks, and good vibes. facebook.com/barefooteats

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CHIT CHAT

EATS ON OXFORD A welcome addition to the Health Precinct, Eats on Oxford is a quick stroll from the hospital. Enjoy a wide variety of morning tea, lunch or dinner options from a mixture of new and well-known vendors, and either dine in or take away – the banks of the Avon are just metres away. facebook.com/eatsonoxford

A SIGNATURE LOOK Crafted from durable and robust cast iron, the new Signature cookware range from Le Creuset is perfect for delicious and versatile cooking. Featuring a new and improved easy-clean toughened enamel interior and larger easy grip handles, it features a tight-fitting lid, finished with a heat-resistant stainless-steel knob. Cast iron distributes heat slowly and evenly over the entire vessel, making it ideal for all forms of cooking. Suitable for use on all hobs, including induction, it is ideal for use as oven-totableware. Le Creuset is individually cast in a sand mould, and handcrafted at the original French foundry since 1925. ballantynes.co.nz

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ROLLICKIN’ GELATO Have you ever seen the line trailing out of Rollickin’ Gelato’s door? That can only mean good things. With two ‘Dessert Cafés’ located on New Regent Street and at the Arts Centre, you can try their house-made organic gelato & sorbet creations any time you like. There’s even a chocolate tap for a decadent addition to your scoops, and V6 Organic Espresso for Affogatos. Top tip; the chocolate vegan gelato ‘No Cow in Coconut’ is exceptional. Rollickin also have their ingenuous bookable mobile carts, stacked full of gelato & sorbet ready to scoop wherever you want them. rollickin.co.nz

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CULTURE CLUB

POSTMODERN JUKEBOX

To usher in the upcoming Twenty-Twenties, the famed time-twisting musical collective will circumnavigate the globe, and prepare the world for a new decade. Postmodern Jukebox creator Scott Bradlee hopes this new decade will see a return to the style and craftsmanship that typified the music of past generations. PMJ have gone on to amass over one billion YouTube views with 3.5 million subscribers, and have chalked up more than 1.7 million fans on Facebook. 19 October, Isaac Theatre Royal isaactheatreroyal.co.nz

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WHISKEY MASTERCLASS

DYLAN MORAN

Lyttelton’s long-established weekend craft and treasure market is one to trek through the tunnel for. With a great variety of quality items available – knick knacks, toys, foods, books and more. Hand crafted by a wide range of dedicated and passionate local stallholders, who love sharing their talents with locals and visitors alike. The stalls are on site every Saturday, rain or shine.

For one night only, The Carlton Bar and Eatery have bourbon experts from Whiskey Galore – New Zealand’s premier supplier of single malts and Scotch blended whiskies. They’re on site for a spectacular masterclass, so join them for an evening of great bourbon and delicious food expertly matched to tantalise your taste buds. Tickets are only $30 and can be purchased in house or online.

Critically-acclaimed deadpan comedy performer, Dylan Moran, makes his highlyanticipated NZ comeback this October. Touted as the ‘Oscar Wilde of comedy’, he returns to New Zealand with a brand-new show, Dr. Cosmos. Moran will once again offer his unique take on love, politics, misery, and the everyday absurdities of life, all served with poetical panache.

5 October, Collett Street, Lyttelton facebook.com/pg/lytteltoncraftmarket

9 October, The Carlton Bar and Eatery carltonbar.co.nz

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CULTURE CLUB

FRESH OFF THE BOAT Charles isn’t just arriving into New Zealand – he’s arriving into another life. But the reality of Christchurch ain’t the fantasy he was promised. The fish factory he works at stinks, his nieces have no understanding of their Samoan culture or language and there’s some Palagi hanging around his sister… Alternately hilarious and sobering, this milestone Pasifika play tells a culturally challenging yet universally Kiwi story about family, culture shock and what we owe each other. Written by Oscar Kightley and Simon Small, and directed by Tanya Muagututi’a.

22 October, The Court Theatre courttheatre.org.nz

THE ROMANTICS

HUMANS OF ŌTAUTAHI

DIWALI CELEBRATION

Internationally acclaimed Swedish musician Christian Lindberg joins the CSO as trombone soloist and conductor. Voted “The Greatest Brass Player in History”, Christian Lindberg has premiered more than 300 works and released 70 solo CDs. Also established as a highly regarded conductor, he holds music directorships with orchestras in Norway and Israel.

As part of the Christchurch Heritage Festival, the aim of HoCO’s inaugural exhibit is to showcase the diversity of the humans of Ōtautahi. 20 to 30 of their unique stories will be printed in a large format and on display, with others on rotation digitally during the exhibition. Spaces are limited, through Eventbrite. The digital showcase will be open to the public until 27 October.

Christchurch’s Indian Social and Cultural Club presents a magical Diwali celebration with full vigour, in Cathedral Square. One of the most anticipated cultural events of our community, this celebration promises to be oodles of fun, with traditional food vendors on site, and cultural performances – there’s no age limits, for this free, one-day event.

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20–27 October, Tūranga Central Library facebook.com/humansofchch

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CULTURE CLUB

Canterbury’s Court

hristchurch would not be the same without The Court Theatre, an undeniable part of the city’s artistic and creative identity – no matter its locale. The largest theatre company in the country has been housed in the gritty and edgy – yet sophisticated – ex-grain shed in Addington for nigh on eight years, and The Court continues to deliver exemplary performances time and time again. The troop of 30 permanent staff with the collaboration of hundreds of artists produce an admirable 24 productions a year and already, in 2019, there has been a fantastic series of plays – Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Father, and The Pink Hammer. To close the year the team is now set to impress young and old with a retelling of an iconic story. Coming to The Court Theatre this summer is a family favourite. Many a child will have grown up with The Wind in the Willows playing on VHS or will have flicked through the pages of the novel under a tree – The Court’s version brings this classic tale back to life with the impeccable zest we have come to expect from its productions.

Written by Scottish writer, Kenneth Grahame, and adapted to stage by Alan Bennett (The Lady in the Van and The History Boys), an experienced team, led by Artistic Director Ross Gumbley and assisted by Stephen Robertson, pump fresh blood into the lives of Toad, Badger, Mole, Ratty and others! The tale has themes of good and evil, rich and poor, honesty and dishonesty. Stephen Robertson is a freelance director, costume designer and choreographer renowned for his work (including Jesus Christ Superstar and Hedwig and the Angry Inch) and will bring to life over 100 costumes for this iteration of The Wind in the Willows. “Most people will be familiar with this story – or would have grown up with this story – and this is an honest interpretation of the tale they know and love. The thing that’s different about this production is the setting for it. It’s faithful to the story, but it has a new look,” Stephen says. The Court Theatre will continue to serve the community of Ōtautahi for the years ahead; bringing joy to children and adults alike well into the future.

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CULTURE CLUB

Culture connects us

egendary musician and humanitarian Yo-Yo Ma makes his long-awaited New Zealand debut and his only performance on our shores at the Christchurch Town Hall on November 12. Mr Ma will perform Johann Sebastian Bach’s Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello in one sitting without interval, as part of The Bach Project. Born in Paris, Yo-Yo Ma spent his schooling years in New York City and was a child prodigy, performing from the age of four-and-a-half. He graduated from the Juilliard School and Harvard University, and has performed as a soloist with orchestras around the world. He has recorded a staggering 90 albums and received close to 20 Grammy Awards. In addition to recordings of the standard classical repertoire, he has recorded a wide variety of folk music such as American bluegrass music, traditional Chinese melodies, the tangos of Argentinian composer Ástor Piazzolla, and Brazilian music, while also collaborating with artists including jazz singer Bobby McFerrin, guitarist Carlos

Santana, and singer-songwriter and guitarist James Taylor. Yo-Yo Ma’s multi-faceted career is testament to his enduring belief in culture’s power to generate trust and understanding. Whether performing new or familiar works from the cello repertoire, collaborating with communities and institutions to explore culture’s social impact, or engaging unexpected musical forms, Mr Ma strives to foster connections that stimulate the imagination and reinforce our humanity. Over the next two years, Mr Ma will play all six suites across six continents, in familiar and unlikely locations. Accompanying each performance will be events that seek to put culture in action by bringing people and organizations together to address pressing social issues. These concerts and days of action will not only offer an essential encapsulation of what this music means now, they will also invite us all to think differently about the role of culture in society.

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Emotional connections in abundance

For Felicity, the journey started with here’s a new world of fun on the securing a QE2 Arts Council national residency bookstore shelves with the uberin 1988, working with young people in the creative Felicity Williams having just creative arts. had her first novel published – a nine-year “I found that deeply satisfying. C.S Lewis journey, eight drafts, more if you count the said that those who chose to write children’s subsets; frustration, lightbulb or ‘chandelier stories, do so because ‘a children’s story is the moments’, but in the end, she’s pleased. best art-form for something you have to say’.” “It’s the culmination; the best of everything Working with children is also an art form, I’ve done.” Felicity says. She knows this because she’s Ringlet and the Day the Oceans Stopped is been doing it for a long time. ‘There’s a a fantasy middle grade novel perfect for the joyfulness, a spontaneity about it.’ tweens in your life – those aged 8 to 13. Felicity currently runs Canvas Bag Drama A young mergirl has to save the oceans from a deadly stagnation and something ancient and School in Christchurch. It gives her, she says dangerous will stop at nothing to prevent her. ‘the ability to tiptoe into the world of the child’ – a powerful and necessary thing for a It’s classic mythic territory, set in the children’s novelist. merworlds, but with a contemporary twist. “Stories are important. They help us make It’s a story about restlessness, racing against emotional connections. Emotions are what time – it’s a quest with all the sorts of things make us fully human and expressive.” children encounter. But Felicity has ensured Ringlet and the Day the Oceans Stopped is it is a fun read, ‘I’d run a mile in bare feet from available from all good booksellers and from pedalling any kind of moralistic pedagogy. If The Cuba Press’ website – an independent I’ve done a good job, children will be able to publisher based in Wellington. make the connections easily.’ felicitywilliams.nz

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Creative identity What is creativity, really? It’s not something that is simply confined to the flick of a paintbrush, or a finely tuned set of artistic skills. It’s about brain power. It’s seeing the world around us differently and uncovering new paths. It’s quite simply put; a thought, and an action that possibly hasn’t existed before. An individual interpretation. We worked hard to find people for this issue who have created something outside of the box – whether it’s a philanthropic endeavour, a showcase of local talent, or the up and coming creativity housed within the walls of a future-forward learning facility. Three stories with a similar vein – creative identities at the helm of something new. “The creative adult is the child who has survived.” – Julian F. Fleron

ACTING LOCAL, GOING GLOBAL WORDS Joshua Brosnahan PHOTOS Supplied

fresh approach to a volunteer organisation model is connecting local people – and business – to the community of Kkoba, Uganda. The concept of Purpose Projects came about in 2017 thanks to Laura Robinson and Stuart Robinson (no relation) who aimed to bring volunteer work to a local audience, with an attainable goal in mind. Volunteers sign up a year in advance and throughout that year, raise a total of $6000. Half of that goes directly towards building the high school in Kkoba. The remaining $3000 covers the volunteer’s flights, food, housing, insurance, and administration. A unique feature of this model means local businesses are able to offer up workable tasks for Purpose Projects volunteers, and then deposit any earnings directly into the volunteer’s Purpose Project coffer as a straight donation to the project, to reach the $3000 goal. Over the last year, Purpose Projects has grown from a dream to a tangible reality with the funding of its first school. In November 2018 and January 2019, Purpose Projects took two trips to Lugazi, Uganda with over 30 volunteers to assist the Ugandan workers in building a primary school, with capacity for over 1000 students. This was solely financed by the donations from each of the volunteers – all of which have each returned with a much clearer understanding of international development. Laura mentions that the response in Uganda was ‘beautiful’, although they are conscious not to attribute it solely to the work of the volunteers. “We have put our efforts into empowering Hope Line, which is a non-governmental organisation based in Uganda. They’re currently implementing a local development plan for Kkoba village, and also run multiple programmes in rural villages, where communities come together to support and empower not just the projects, but one another.”

While Laura, Stuart, and the volunteers were in Kkoba, they served in education programmes for children, helped develop a women’s group crafts business, and helped with a medical outreach programme. With two more volunteer trips planned for next month, and in January, the team plan to return to the same community to fund a high school, and a farm. This will be the next step for the education of the Kkoba children. Stuart mentions that trying to help others effectively isn’t as simple as ‘travelling to a country that looks underdeveloped and giving them the things we have in our country’. “Identifying real issues, and creating real solutions requires time, research, and experience. As an organisation, this is something we are passionate advocates of. “Working directly with Hope Line and facilitating our projects through them makes sure our volunteers are sensitive to the real lives of the people we work with. We make a conscious effort to ensure there is a real need for our work and that we are carrying it out appropriately.” Naturally, there are challenges along the way for this type of venture, Laura explains. “As young people travelling overseas, facilitating this work and funding amazing projects we are consistently challenged with the misconceptions this brings. Reminding others that it’s not about us, starting confronting conversations that ‘good intentions’ can still exploit others and paving a different approach to service is only really the tip of some of the challenges we have had. “Our journey so far has been an adventurous one. The results have been incredible, and we are so proud of what the organisation has achieved, but we are still at the beginning of this journey.” Purpose Projects welcomes your support.

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MUSIC AS THERAPY WORDS Joshua Brosnahan PHOTO Sarah Rowlands

urrently in Aotearoa, music therapy is in its infancy compared to the rest of the world, with only an approximate of 75 registered music therapists working around the country. However, this field of therapy is growing faster than ever. Music therapists in health, education, and social system settings are necessary and play a vital role in the progression of health services throughout the country. Music therapy has an evidence-based therapeutic approach – strongly based in neuroscience, neurobiology, and psychology. It is widely used around the world in mental health fields, as well as trauma and dementia, and has been used to treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease. It can also assist those living with intellectual disabilities. Devin Brooks is one of these therapists. After attaining a Bachelor of Music degree in Classical Voice Performance from the University of Canterbury School of Music, he went on to study a Master of Music Therapy degree at the Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand School of Music. “I grew up in a musical family that brought people together. My first realisation to the effects that music can have on the health and wellbeing of people was witnessing how music could elicit my grandmother to recall meaningful life memories through the haze of her advancing Alzheimer’s. Music in our family home also supported my father to connect with his children, and cope in everyday situations following a severe traumatic brain injury. “For myself, music was a great passion that gave me a means of self-expression, confidence building and self-identification growing up as a young gay lad in Christchurch.”

In Devin’s clinical practice, he specialises in supporting young people who have experienced significant complex trauma. He works alongside Stand Tū Māia – an organisation that supports children who have experienced trauma through either significant neglect and/or abuse, attachment and relational trauma, domestic violence, or a particular traumatic event. “These children have been primed to see threat, even in the faces of those who are trying to help them. My job as the music therapist is to support these children to feel safe in the world; to build positive and trusting relationships with others; to feel loved and cared for; to support them to regulate and express their thoughts and emotions; in the aim of transforming their trauma experiences so that they can grow up to be strong and resilient adults living positive and fulfilling lives.” Devin mentions that he is extremely passionate about supporting these children. “Traditional talk therapies and counselling are not always the most effective approaches. Music therapy has the ability to bypass certain barriers for these kids, and reach them in such engaging, positive, and meaningful ways. I have worked with children who have not been able to control their emotional outbursts, whom have very little to no ability to engage and relate with others, yet music therapy has helped them to develop a greater sense of safety and calm; they begin to open up and find enjoyment in being alongside others; they are able to properly express themselves without needing to use words. All through the use of music and a carefully built therapeutic relationship. “I love my job. I genuinely feel that I was born to be a music therapist.”

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here’s something special in the city centre. Standing tall on St Asaph Street, on the edge of the South Frame rises one of the latest editions to Ōtautahi’s cityscape. Ao Tawhiti is Unlimited and Discovery schools’ new home – reborn in a creative hive of energy, life, and freedom. Spread across three floors, the vertical school hosts years 1 to 13 – the campus is a designated special character school. The campus and curriculum is designed for children and teenagers who have a deep curiosity for learning, and this is fostered in whatever way is deemed appropriate for the student. At Ao Tawhiti, children are encouraged to be themselves and they, along with their families, have a lot of involvement in the direction of the courses that they embark on. Each student is catered to individually, with classes determined by curriculum level, not age. This means that teachers will get together with whanau to assess what the child’s strengths are, and what level they sit at, in a manner of various subjects. The school meets NZQA curriculum standards, but the collaboration between staff, students, and parents helps to build an IEP or ‘Individual Education Programme’ that acts as a framework for the education of the student. Acting Principal, Duncan Woods loves his job, and having previously been employed in the traditional education system for a number of years, he values the importance that Ao Tawhiti holds.

“As a school we are enablers of dreams,” acting principal Duncan Woods says. The activation of dreams is evident at the school with art throughout, thoughts scribbled on glass panels with whiteboard markers and one student (a coffee connoisseur) has been given the freedom to set up his own café and is receiving training through partnership with a barista at Supreme Supreme. This is just one of the ways off-site locations are used in the development of the education of Ao Tawhiti students. One of the hallmarks of the campus is its accessibility to the community. There is no need for a library, when Tūranga is just around the corner – and the art gallery and other central city services are also right on the doorstep. Internally, the design is striking. A bold laminate wood staircase forms the spine of the structure, with each floor holding a different syndicate. There is a noticeable change in volume when one ascends to the junior school (suitably placed on the top level), and balconies provide access to the elements, hosting everything from a pottery kiln to lunchtime seating – all the while, framing the views of the city in unique and quirky ways. Vertical windows bring light into the segmented spaces, with Duncan’s favourite overlooking the Port Hills on the southern side of the city. When questioned as to what he loved most about the place, Duncan applauded the community. “When surrounded by such great colleagues, families, and students… inspiring stories happen all the time; it’s just contagious.”

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Small gallery, grand exhibition WORDS Kim Newth PHOTOS Sarah Rowlands

karoa Art Gallery’s small team of volunteers is gearing up this month to launch the most prestigious art exhibition ever to be hosted there. Featuring iconic New Zealand landscape paintings, on loan from the Kelliher Art Trust, the exhibition opens to the public on Saturday, October 26. It will include works by some of New Zealand’s most celebrated artists including Rita Angus, Douglas Badcock, Peter McIntyre, Austen Deans, Toss Woollaston, Michael Smither, Stanley Palmer, and Dick Frizzell. Established by arts patron Sir Henry Kelliher in 1956 to capture the grandeur of New Zealand’s scenery and seasons, the Kelliher Art Award grew to become New Zealand’s premiere art prize. The Kelliher Art Trust collection includes not only Kelliher prize-winning paintings but also contemporary works commissioned by the Trust. “This is only the second time in 63 years that a selection of paintings from the Kelliher collection has been shown in the South Island,” gallery president Bryan Tichborne says. “It is a big honour for us as a small community gallery to host this event that will give local people and visitors alike a once in a lifetime opportunity to see these 16 outstanding works.” South Island artists will be among those represented with southern landscapes included in the line-up. Some were inspired by the beauty of Banks Peninsula itself, for example, ‘From Lighthouse Road near Akaroa’ by Robert McDowell and ‘Lyttelton Harbour’ by Peter Mardon. The exhibition will also include a work by Akaroa-born artist Richard McWhannell. Bryan says it was ‘a friend of a friend’ scenario that led to a connection being established with the Kelliher Art Trust, which then turned

out to be very open to working with a small community not-for-profit art gallery. “They were very appreciative of the fundraising work we’ve been doing over the past three years for the new Akaroa Health Centre. We’ve given $20,000 towards that so far. Every year, we also write out a cheque for a local student wishing to pursue tertiary education and we have regular exhibitions to support local artists.” Bryan is married to well-known watercolour artist Nancy Tichborne and they both travelled to Auckland to meet with Trust Collection Curator, Christopher Johnstone, to help select works for this special exhibition. “We think it will generate a lot of interest including from cruise ship visitors and people coming down here from the North Island for the weekend. This will likely be the only time many people will ever see this unique and distinguished collection.” Housed in an historic building, officially known as The Orion Powerhouse, the Akaroa Art Gallery space is well-lit and equipped for the event and volunteers will be rostered on throughout. The Kelliher in Akaroa’s opening night is on October 25, before opening to the public from October 26 to November 17 and it is open 10am to 4pm. Entry is five dollars, (school students free) and the Kelliher Trust will match this dollar for dollar (in doing so, doubling funds raised for Akaroa Health). Visitors to the exhibition may also wish to explore Akaroa’s other attractions, including dolphin watching, great cafés and restaurants, plus local artists’ studios, such as Nancy Tichborne’s.

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FIRST, DO NO HARM WORDS Ady Shannon PHOTO Supplied

rom his garage/studio in Richmond, Rob Upritchard is making colourful monkeys from a self-assembled, Heath Robinson-inspired modular machine that mulches, recycles, and repurposes waste and junk. The oversized monkeys will be part of a creative installation for Sculpture on the Peninsula, the South Island’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibition being held in November. Rob, a sculptor, jeweller, artist, stone carver, landscape gardener, father of two, eco-warier, environmentalist, and self-described Jack-ofall-trades, is combining his creative flair with a passion for making the world a better place. “My journey into plastic recycling has created many wonderful outcomes. The giant barrel monkeys cast from recycled plastic follow my passion for altering scales of objects in our daily life and of course, recycling. The title “Do No Evil” comes from two sayings that I strongly relate to. The first comes from the proverbial monkeys who tell us to ‘see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil’. The second from the Hippocratic Oath, ‘First, do no harm’.

“Both of these concepts offer solutions to the problems that arise with the way we treat the natural world. I am often troubled with the plastic overload we face in our modern age. Single-use plastic is everywhere and many of our clothes and toys are constantly shedding microplastic pieces into our homes, air, and water. Although these monkeys are made from plastic that was heading to landfill – liners from oil testing jars, milk bottle tops, and nail box lids – I don’t think they hold the ultimate solution. My hope is they might spark some conversation and ideas towards what is. “I would love to see more funding thrown at soft plastic recycling solutions and alternatives to packaging. I would love us all to make tiny changes where we can. Not just with straws and shopping bags, but with every purchase we make being an informed and conscious choice.” Rob’s monkeys will be one of many sitespecific, unique installations being offered for sale at Sculpture on the Peninsula, Loudon Farm, Banks Peninsula on November 8–10.

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Natalie Guy The Pool 2018–19. Image courtesy of the artist and SCAPE Public Art.

IGNITING THE CENTRAL CITY WORDS Joshua Brosnahan PHOTO Supplied

ibrancy and pops of colour continue to be dropped around Ōtautahi with more than a dozen artworks set to ignite the central city this month, thanks to SCAPE Public Art’s Season 2019 – Aotearoa’s pre-eminent public art festival. Running from October 5 to November 16, Season 2019 takes the iconic game Rock: Paper: Scissors as its starting point. Curated by Emma Bugden and linked via the SCAPE Public Art Walkway (which you can get on an app!), it features artworks that make us think and feel: about what home means, the emotional resonance of materials, and the patterns and rituals that help us make sense of the world. For the first time, this year you can vote for your favourite Season 2019 artwork – and be in to win flights for two to China. The people have spoken; Anderson Lloyd People’s Choice Award has been generously supported by China Southern Airlines, and you can enter by simply filling in the season survey on the SCAPE website.

Playful strategy or a battle of wills, Season 2019 features inspiring artworks from local and internationally renowned artists. The artworks are complemented by a series of interactive public events that kick off with a free Hellers Family Fun Day, at the Margaret Mahy Family Playground on Saturday, October 5. Most events are free of charge and include guided walks, art workshops, an exhibition at Tūranga Central Library and artist talks. Join the SCAPE team as they unveil new artworks, including a culturally-infused family-friendly event on Saturday, October 19 to celebrate the installation of Sui Jianguo’s Made in China – a large-scale sculpture located beside the Ōtākaro Avon River. Season 2019 is also the perfect opportunity to explore SCAPE’s 15 permanent legacy pieces, including the freshly unveiled VAKA ‘A HINA, by Sēmisi Fetokai Poutauaine. The striking, 16-metre tall sculpture in Christchurch’s East Frame adds a touch of Tongan and Aotearoa New Zealand culture to further complement the city’s cultural diversity and understanding.

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ith striking new structures sprouting up around central Christchurch – such as Tūranga, EntX, Te Pae and the Riverside Market – it’s easy to overlook surface changes that are transforming our city centre. A network of laneways and shared paths are making the city more appealing for people and businesses, while changing the way we get around. Laneways break down city blocks and draw people in, enabling attractions like the bustling Little High Eatery to thrive without a street frontage. The SALT (St Asaph/Lichfield/Tuam) District around Little High was one of the first areas to be developed in the South Frame Anchor Project. With an east-west Greenway extending between the Health and Innovation Precincts and perpendicular lanes, South Frame was designed to catalyse development in a hemmed-in southern side of the CBD. The SALT District is becoming a vibrant part of town with its mix of food and other hospitality businesses, as well as retail, office, and residential elements – all connected by paved lanes and an attractive, sunny square. Check out the Highlight Street Art Party in SALT Square on the evening of Saturday October 5, where the impressive Ōtautahi mural will be animated for the first time with a video projection. The more recently-developed Mollet Street – the area of the Greenway between

Colombo and Durham Streets – is finding its feet. A new eatery called The Yard backs on to the recently-opened Ao Tawhiti School. Hotel, apartment, childcare, and English language school developments are also either proposed or confirmed in the area to capitalise on the laneway network. The South Frame is now about 75 per cent complete and Ōtākaro Limited has plans to develop the remaining sections shortly as land becomes available. Imagine your children hopping off a bus at the Bus Interchange and walking or scootering along the Greenway to ride the five hydroslides at a completed Metro Sports Facility. Eventually another lane will wind around the south side of Te Pae, to create a convenient link between Cathedral Square and the river. The myriad of laneways and broad shared paths are making it easier and more attractive to move around our central city. The wide paved area running north-south through the middle of Rauora Park is becoming an increasingly popular commuting route, as is the new City Promenade along the city side of the river. Ōtākaro will shortly begin work on the Avon Loop development, a pedestrian and cycle route that will connect the City Promenade with the eastern suburbs. There is more to the regenerating central city than new steel structures. It’s also becoming a more attractive place to spend time in and move about.

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creative identity is encouraged from is working on a display of International an early age at St Margaret’s College; Baccalaureate art in the school’s Atrium; an art club is painting a mural on a building the school has invested in key wall during their break; each lunchtime sees artistic learning environments to empower a different extra-curricular art activity for every student. students to be involved in. The school’s visual art department is Callum has been inspiring students at fortunate to have not just one but several St Margaret’s for five years. “We introduce ‘artists in residence’ – teachers who are different disciplines of art, right from Year also current exhibiting artists. Real-time 4. We build up the creative skills and give a experience with artists who are passionate in broad view of things like photography, design, their fields provides the girls with the best of and sculpture. There is more than one avenue both worlds. when it comes to art. We encourage the girls Lucy Mackie, former St Margaret’s head to find their own pathway.” girl, returned to the school as one of these 12-year-old Harley McVicar (Year 8) teachers and currently works with both developed a passion for digital art this year Middle and Senior School students. and has already made waves in the art world “It’s such a positive place to be. The school herself – designing this year’s NZ Fashion programmes are well thought out – the Week volunteer tee-shirts, and a thank-you skills taught from Middle School form the card the school uses on a regular basis. grounding for Senior School and beyond. I “Mum says I’ve liked art since I was old enough also really enjoy getting to know, and working to pick up a pencil. I want to be an artist and with, the different age groups.” The school is a hive of artistic activity – Head working with the teachers here at St Margaret’s has helped me see it’s what I’d like to do as a of Visual Arts and one of New Zealand’s job. It seems like it will be so much fun.” leading landscape painters, Callum Arnold, stmargarets.school.nz

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It is not often that building a home is an easeful exercise. For owners Liz and Alan Prescott, they were lucky enough to experience just that. Ease and grace.

fter living at their Fendalton villastyle bungalow since 2000, the property was written off following the 2011 earthquakes, leaving Liz and Alan with a blank canvas. “We immediately started thinking about what we could do. But it took us until 2016 to sort things out with the insurance company, by which time I had written a nine-page brief for the architect!” Liz smiles. “We lived on the section and raised our two daughters there, so we knew everything about the property; where the sun came in, where the easterly blew through, where we needed to provide shelter.” This on-site knowledge was crucial for the builder, Mitch Frost, of Frost Architectural Builders. What Mitch and his team have built is a truly modern home with spectacular rooflines, which Liz describes as looking

like ‘origami’. The folds and layers are unique and stand this home apart. The cedar weatherboards give a semi-rustic look and retain a sense of sophistication with the house. It was a semi-complicated design and one that the builder took in his stride. “I can’t speak more highly about Mitch and his team. They were fantastic from start to finish,” Liz says. Mitch personally handled the full project management and carpentry of the build right from demolition of the old villa to the finished landscaping of the new home. He managed all sub-contractors and suppliers. “It was important to us that whichever builder we chose would be on-site most days. And Mitch was there every day,” Liz says. “Nothing was ever a problem for Mitch and his team. If there were glitches or issues, they dealt with them using practical solutions. There was never any drama.”

“Throughout a build, you get to know your clients very well, and we want to deliver to them everything they desire in their new homes. That’s where communication and listening, along with attention to detail, are most important. You can pick up on how people intend to live and use their homes, and sometimes you notice things and realise there are better alternatives,” Mitch says. “One of the best challenges in this build was the plywood soffits and ceilings. The shape in itself was simple enough, but the Meranti plywood is forming the fascia and barge and then wraps under to line the soffits. It then runs through the entire length of the upstairs hall and den ceilings back to the rear outdoor living soffit,” Mitch says. “It has negative detail lines from the front to back through the full

length of the build. This calls for millimetre precision as it passes through three windows where the lines can be viewed at their full length,” Mitch states. The result inside is equally as stunning as the outside. With a layout that opens up with sliding doors to provide ample entertaining space, and then the ability to ‘cosy it up’ by closing the sliding doors, this is a wonderful home for entertaining and hosting family and friends. “I love the kitchen,” Liz enthuses. “Alan and I both love cooking, and with two grown-up daughters, it’s nice to be able to have a large enough space for them to have friends over too. I particularly love the butler’s pantry as it means I can have all the smaller appliances out and easily usable, rather than hidden away in cupboards.”

The easefulness continues with superb indoor-outdoor flow. The decking, lawn and patio areas make this a fabulous space for get-togethers. The team at Henry Blakely Landscapes was brought in to produce this cohesive link between the home and garden. Kwila decking, Chinese basalt, native and exotic planting were all in the plan for this home. “Due to the house being so high off the ground we designed some fantastic raised boardwalk-style decking,” Henry says. “The low gradient amphitheatre-look out the back is slightly quirky and works well with the architecture.” The triangular lawns are a

neat reflection on the architecture, as are the Chinese basalt pavers a graceful reference to the inside tiling. This home sits beautifully within the context of its surroundings. Its simple forms come together in a considered way, and the soaring pitched roof elegantly flows through the length of the house providing striking interior and exterior volumes. No wonder it attracted the 2018 ADNZ Resene Residential New Home Over 300 sqm Architectural Design Award. If only there were an award for stress-free building too. This home would have won, hands down.

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OUT OF NOWHERE WORDS Anna Scaife PHOTOS Sarah Rowlands

A hidden corner in this renovated villa sparked the inspiration for a bewitching powder room with more than a hint of glamour.

uring a major renovation, the bumpy journey to the satisfaction of a finished result often reveals surprises along the way – welcome or otherwise – prompting a change of plan or a rethink. In the case of this moody and elegant downstairs powder room, a seemingly mundane storage area sparked the inspiration for a superbly practical use of extra space; delivered with design flair to stunning effect. The project, a substantial renovation of an earthquake damaged character home in Merivale, has been thoughtfully planned to retain and enhance the existing traditional elements of the property while adding the comforts and luxuries of modern living. The graceful two-storey home features high ceilings, expansive, airy rooms and a grand entranceway with a stairwell leading to the bedrooms upstairs. The layout includes the main family bathroom plus exquisite ensuite supporting the master and two further bedrooms upstairs. A third bathroom was needed downstairs for use from the nearby living areas, kitchen and dining space, and home office.

Underneath the staircase, the original layout included a sizeable space formerly used as a storage cupboard. The owner’s creative brainwave during the planning stages led to the addition of this hidden gem, a guest powder room under the stairs to include a shower, vanity and WC. All that was needed was an adjustment to the placement of the back wall to accommodate the shower. With no natural light able to sneak into this space, the unique and beautiful room gives you the slightest feeling of being inside a glamourous cave. This cohesive effect reflects the choice of deep colours, sumptuous finishes and strategically placed lighting. The walls and floor are tiled in Uniquestone Nite 600 x 1200 tiles, supplied by Brymac Tiles. A considered approach to creating the appearance of natural stone throughout led to the pairing of the Uniquestone porcelain tile with Travertine natural stone from CDK Stone. The porcelain tile emulates the look of natural stone perfectly, making them the ideal partnership. Small spotlights placed in the shower enhance the moody feel.

Adding to the opulence is the classicallystyled fittings from the Robertson Bathware range selected from Oakleys Plumbing Supplies. The taps, showerhead, roll holder and towel rail are all finished in polished gold which in some lights appears to be tinged with a hint of pink, adding a softness to the overall effect. Combining contemporary touches with a small part of this homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, the Rangoon Porcelain Vessel basin perches atop the beautiful wooden vanity which is made from a piece of original timber from the house and adds elements warmth and texture. The

completed look includes LED strip lighting illuminating the mirror and vanity. The idea to re-purpose this utilitarian space, hidden away and underutilised in a darkened corner, opened up possibilities to put into play creative ideas to make the most of a unique space. A room that would have continued to collect dust has a new lease on life, and there was no need to borrow space from other areas of the house to accommodate a bathroom. Driven by necessity, often itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the limitations of a project, in this case, a sloping ceiling and lack of square meterage, that creates the most surprising, and delightful results.

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t’s a short drive through Canterbury’s wine country before you encounter The Fiddler’s Green Vineyard and Bistro. The Rath family opened the establishment just shy of three months ago and have transformed what was rudimentary garage space into a cosy and welcoming dining experience, with an exceptional vineyard view. The cusp of spring meant the fire was still roaring, and our hosts were more than welcoming – it’s nice to see a family invested in the local area. The Raths have a full schedule of live music events (the Warratahs!) and themed parties to see you through the spring and summer months. There’s tastings of their own wines, and several boutique vineyard’s wines as well. The food offered is classic, well presented, and delicious. A starter of homemade sourdough quickly arrived, with the accompanying olive oil from olives grown on site. A comprehensive run-through of the wines on hand meant we were off to a good start, settling on the Fiddler’s Green’s own Pinot Noir.

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The benediction of eggs Yolks for Ōtautahi folks, with brunch on their mind.

MIRO

MASION DE CRÊPES

UNDER THE RED VERANDAH

miro.nz

maisondecrepes.co.nz

utrv.co.nz

Food

4/5

Food

3.5/5

Food

4.5/5

Coffee

3.5/5

Coffee

4.5/5

Coffee

Vibe

4.5/5

Vibe

1.5/5

Vibe

Value

3.5/5

Value

4/5

Miro is a destination. It’s currently set apart from the city, but maintains its popularity due to the great coffee, and dining options. You cannot fault Miro for its relaxing environment. We headed in on a rainy Saturday morning and managed to get a seat near the fire, and we were served our coffee quick smart. The bene on order arrived in a cute stack, the eggs precariously perched on a round hash. The bacon was crisped well, and the hollandaise is obviously made in house. Miro got its ratios right, so you have a fulfilling breakfast without feeling you’ve overindulged. The staff is attentive, and keep you feeling well hosted. It’s a nice experience for a weekend morning.

3/5

Maison de Crêpes offer a great alternative to your stock-standard eggs benedict – a crêpe with a myriad of ingredients enveloped, to offer complex flavour. My breakfast date was French, and his comment on the buckwheat crêpes was highly favourable. Points there, MDC! A personal opinion; the egg was a little on the underdone side. I’m not a fan of a runny egg whatsoever, but I can make allowances. Another candid note; I wonder if the owners would consider working on noise proofing a little – the vibe, albeit busy and bustling, was incredibly loud and was at times a little unpleasant. The location is relatively new, so perhaps this is a work in progress.

4/5 4.5/5

Out on the east side of town, local institution Under the Red Verandah has offered up great coffee, and food for brunch and lunch for over 20 years (has it really been that long?!). We opted for the Brunch Scramble here – a poached egg perched on top of a pile of hearty brunch fare; cubed potatoes, bacon, tomato, and greens, all fried off in delicious herbs. This is something you could eat at any point in the day. Ask for a side of hollandaise to ‘breakfast’ this up a notch. Look for a mix of families, couples and friends – they’re all warmly welcomed. It’s nice to experience a café populated with ‘first name basis’ locals.

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top pick THE CAFFEINE LABORATORY caffeinelab.co.nz

Food Coffee Vibe Value

5/5 4.5/5 4/5 4.5/5

A slight sense of irony with our top pick – The Caffeine Laboratory somewhat reluctantly added a benedict to the menu, due to popular demand. The team purely wanted to offer other options for breakfast, which we applaud. They have an interesting twist on their benedict – this was served with slowcooked lamb shoulder, pulled and mixed in its own juices. With a bed of house-made hash brown, with free-range eggs and wilted

spinach – you’ve got a good mix of flavours. The paprika hollandaise rounds out the dish to be a refreshing take on eggs, with a depth of flavour and variation that is rare in a traditional egg dish for breakfast. The coffee is great, the location is great, and the best parts of busy. Make sure you sit upstairs for a nice view of New Regent Street. Most importantly, The Caffeine Laboratory have created an inventive and bold eggs benedict. Top marks.

HUMANS OF ŌTAUTAHI

Jess, Centuri, Neil, Cate & Sarah CHRISTCHURCH ŌTAUTAHI

“Humans of Christchurch Ōtautahi began its journey in 2017, initiated through a series of workshops run by Jasmine Jenke, the founder of Humans of South Auckland. Since then our team of volunteer photographers and storytellers have been capturing stories of Cantabrians and sharing them on social media, and more recently, here in Avenues magazine. Like our counterparts around the world, Humans of Christchurch Ōtautahi aims to share honest stories about everyday people, but of course, with a Christchurch flavour. “Many of the stories resonate with some familiar values – resilience, creativity, innovation, to name a few. There’s a depth and richness in our local community that we believe needs to be shared. We’ve also found that by asking people to tell their stories it can encourage others to share, and knowing that

such stories can empower others in this way is a huge driving force for us. “We are all passionate about building community and celebrating diversity. In a world of fake news, photoshopped, portraits and glamourised Instagram accounts, these honest stories and images can be heartwarming, humorous, or confronting. Many of the stories are relatable in one way or another, and all of them are an integral part of retaining a piece of Ōtautahi’s heritage.” On Sunday October 20 some of these stories will be presented in an exhibition as part of the BECA Christchurch Heritage Festival ‘Encounter our Stories’. Opening night takes place at Tūranga Central Library, spaces are limited; book through Eventbrite. The digital showcase will then be open to the public until October 27.

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