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SUPPORTING THE CHRISTCHURCH CITY MISSION’S BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAMME SINCE 2019

WHY?

Bayleys Plate Up for a Purpose has underpinned the Christchurch City Mission’s Back to School Programme since 2019. Helping families in need meet school costs for uniforms, shoes, and stationery.

TO DATE, OVER $500,000 HAS BEEN RAISED, WHICH EQUATES TO:

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561 - STATIONERY PACKS

892 - PAIRS OF SHOES

757 - FAMILIES SUPPORTED

Bayleys wants every child in Canterbury to have the tools they need to go to school with confidence and get the best possible start in life.

Every child in Canterbury should have access to an education and the ability to turn up looking and feeling like everyone else, it really is that simple. It is a big goal, but one the Christchurch City Mission is tackling head-on with their Back to School Programme.

Removing barriers to participation in school can have profound positive benefits for our community, especially for our tamariki, our goal is for every child in Canterbury to thrive at life.

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Nerd Nite. First Wednesday of every month. Be there and be square.

Tiki Taane In Session With CSO. An award-winning flm featuring a local legend.

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. 11–17 September

Our spring fower beds. Long may they bloom!

Resene Wild Side is a vivid green, brilliant and racy in an extravagant way.

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Door knockers afer 5pm. Respect the schedule.

Trolley ‘take-homers’. Is it just us, or are they on every street corner?

Booing on a sports feld. Grow up. The closure of Christchurch Sushi House. If you know, you know.

Land bankers in our city. Stop holding our recovery to ransom.

EDITOR’S NOTE

Believing in Christchurch

Over the last few months, we’ve been working alongside Zane and Helena at The Gala as their print media partner, and in the frst week of August, the Avenues team was lucky enough to attend their 2023 event, a fantastical celebration of life in aid of two important mental health charities – Mike King’s I Am Hope and Gumboot Friday.

In his speech, Mike said something that struck me. He told us how unique Canterbury was. He said it possessed a real ambition to make a diference for the better. In that week alone, he had been to several fundraising events where hundreds of thousands of dollars were raised – a feat he said is hard to achieve in other parts of the country.

When working on this Health issue, this sentiment was at the forefront too, and again, in the health sector. I learned that the Canterbury Charity Hospital is the only one of its kind in the country, made possible by selfess volunteers and donors.

As I further dove into this theme, I met with other innovative health experts – from surgeons to radiologists – all keen to improve what is ofered to patients.

I’m also now in awe of our medical technology sector, a globally signifcant industry.

It’s a refreshing reminder that even when times seem dire in so many ways, our region, with its entrenched resilience, is creating a better and brighter future.

Bravo, health workers!

Liam Stretch Editor

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THE MAGAZINE CHRISTCHURCH LIVES BY

Dr Rukshan Ranjan, one of the Canterbury Charity Hospital’s volunteer surgeons. Read more on page 26.

Michelle Enright Literacy Support & Special Assessment Co-ordinator

“Every student learns di erently, and every student has a unique pathway to being their best.”

Rangi Ruru enables pathways by o ering personalised and specialist services designed specifically for girls, and how they learn.

Find out more at rangiruru.school.nz

NEW DESSERT ALERT

Rollickin’s McYum Bun Toasty is a joy with every bun bite! Pick your favourite Rollickin scoop and sauciness (Berry, Choc Fudge or Caramel), and the team will magically toast these inside a brioche doughnut bun. This is bound to be the bun of the season – the others are toast!

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A GLASS A DAY

IRON MAN

Reopening in October, making the most of spring blooms, The Rusty Acre is a mecca for garden and art lovers alike. Set in the Mandeville back garden of sculptor Allan O’Loughlin and his partner, Andrea, 70 sculptures are scattered over two acres. Mandeville is just 25 minutes north of Christchurch.

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The benefts of red wine have long been lauded, particularly thanks to the antioxidants and polyphenols found in the grape skin, which studies have found in moderation lowers the risk of heart disease. The Mt Dificulty Ghost Town Bendigo Pinot Noir 2017, handcrafed and in very limited quantities, is a deep pinot with dark cherry and wild berry favours alongside lashings of brown spice, giving an earthy palate and elegant acidity. A perfect excuse to feel healthy at home when the weather isn’t tempting you to go outside for a run. A perfect food match with this Pinot Noir is a hearty steak. The rich and smokey favours of steak marry with the wine’s berry and cherry notes. mtdi iculty.nz

POST-OP CONFIDENCE

The Fitting Room in Christchurch has been specialising in products for afer mastectomy surgery for 16 years. If you are looking for bras for immediately afer surgery, partial or full breast prostheses (including new lightweight styles), pocketed bras or swimwear, come and see their friendly, expert ftting team. They are registered with Te Whatu Ora/Ministry of Health for funding claims and can give advice and help on eligibility. Their updated website has excellent information and recommendations on bra styles, prostheses, funding, and what having a ftting involves. Book online or contact the team for more information. thefittingroom.co.nz

DRINK DESIGNER

If the European summer passed you by, bring some of that Mediterranean luxe into your home. The Bialetti x Dolce & Gabbana Moka Express percolator combines two iconic brands for a caffeine experience like no other. Not only can you wear designer, but you can drink it too! bialetti.co.nz

A CREATIVE HAVEN

Just of Fitzgerald Avenue, tucked away down Essex Street, are three clay-centric businesses that form a one-stop shop for pottery and ceramic enthusiasts – from beginner potters to professionals, artists to collectors, and lovers of beautiful things. A working studio and teaching space, Clae ofers classes and kitsets to learn pottery skills and make your own creations, while ceramics shop Keep showcases locally made ceramics and art, and General Pottery supplies everything you need to create your own projects – clay, glazes, tools, and more. There’s something for everyone in this haven of art and inspiration. Visit 27 Essex Street from Wednesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. generalpottery.co.nz

TOUR BY RIVER

Punting on the Avon is excited to be reopening their Worcester Bridge site from Wednesday, 13 September! Ofering 30-minute shared punt rides, it’s a fantastic way to see and experience the heart of central Christchurch from the tranquil Avon River. Operating daily: bookings essential. christchurchattractions.nz

REWILD YOUR WARDROBE

Embody the random beauty of nature with Untouched World’s new Rewilding range. This bold maxi skirt is beautifully made with silky TENCEL™ (a sof on the skin fabric made from fbres from sustainably sourced Eucalyptus trees). With its elasticated waist and two in-seam pockets, the Gia Skirt boasts form and function. Elevate your wardrobe with this versatile piece and sail through summer in style. Pair it with the coordinating Gia Top, and you have a summer dress. It is designed and made in New Zealand with sustainability in mind. The Gia Skirt retails for $289 and can be viewed at Untouched World’s fagship store on Roydvale Ave or online. Rewild your life and let nature back in.

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MY FAIR LADY

Lauded as the ‘musical of all musicals’, Showbiz Christchurch presents the multiple-award-winning My Fair Lady. Directed by Stephen Robertson and featuring the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Richard Marrett, My Fair Lady takes place in 1912 and tells the tale of a young cockney fower seller, Eliza Doolittle, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to turn Eliza into a sophisticated lady through proper tutoring. But all is not as it seems. This is a show not to be missed, a signal the theatre is back to stay in Christchurch.

September 21–30, Isaac Theatre Royal isaactheatreroyal.co.nz 15 3 7 9

HILLTOP HOODS

Fresh of their UK/Europe tour, Australian hip-hop group Hilltop Hoods are set to bring their high-energy shows to New Zealand. The last time they were in New Zealand, they supported Eminem on his Rapture tour; now, on their solo tour, playing Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, fans will be treated to new songs from the group’s upcoming album.

3 September, Ngaio Marsh Theatre hilltophoods.com

CLAS103

Struck by the mundanity of his usual lectures, Professor Ross Jacob Livingston, brought to life by Vincent Andrew-Scammell, is taking the Greeks back to where they were best – theatre. In CLAS103: Greek Mythology, Professor Livingston retells the epic tales of the gods, but they’re closer to home than he realises. Escape the mundane and venture back to the days of Aristophanes.

7–9 September, Little Andromeda littleandromeda.co.nz

HOME DESIGN EVENING

ArchiPro’s premium home design evening, The Meet, Greet & Eat, is this month. Discover the latest products and materials from top brands and suppliers. Attendees can engage with leading architects, builders, and designers for their build, renovation, or redecoration project – all while enjoying canapés and champagne. Register your interest to attend.

15 September, Te Pae archipro.co.nz

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Striking Design!

HONOUR

In this latest flm from Guy Ritchie, you’ll be on the edge of your seat throughout this nail-biting action fick. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Dar Salim, The Covenant tells the story of an Afghan interpreter who saves the life of his sergeant. This is a story of brotherhood and the long battle to honour a promise made. You’ll fnd The Covenant on Amazon Prime.

PROOF IN THE PERSON

The Well-Lived Life captures the essence of Dr. Gladys McGarey, a pioneering holistic medicine expert, aged 102. She unveils six age-defying secrets for boundless health and happiness. Readers are guided to unearth their purpose, heal their being, and unleash energy. Her anecdotes of healing reshape perceptions of well-being.

STORIES AND SONGS

Christchurch-based Hannah Everingham has a knack for storytelling. Her debut EP, Between Bodies, straddles the folk, ethereal pop, jazz, and blues genres. She has an ability to transform simple interactions and experiences into journeys. One can’t help being transported into her musical world. Her latest single, Mercury, is out now on streaming platforms.

A SECOND COMING

Good Omens has returned to Amazon Prime for a long-awaited second season. Michael Sheen and David Tenant reprise their roles as the angel Aziraphale and demon Crowley, just trying to live out their lives in peace following their thwarting of an apocalypse in the previous season. It’s not smooth sailing in this new season, with a problem ‘going down in the Up’.

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QB Blooms

Artist Bloom

Date May 2023

Location Exterior of QB Studios, between St Asaph Street and Southwark Street

Stretching along the large exterior wall of QB Studio’s central city co-working space, Bloom’s gargantuan foral designs add a playful, almost surreal sense of wonder to the urban environment. Reminiscent of the artist’s smaller versions found throughout Ōtautahi, the bold designs are painted in a stylised linear white on the fat black surface, striking in its monochromatic clarity. The forms rise and fall across the wall, echoing the organic chaos of nature, an important contrast to the order and geometry of the cityscape. Illuminated by sunlight, the wall is brought to life, not only by the joyous movements of the painted fowers and marks but also by the real-life reddishgreen growths sprouting on the wall, a perfect symbiosis and a reminder to look afer ourselves and support each other. Bloom’s urban fowers refect the artist’s belief that given time, space, love, sunshine, and water, we all can grow into “beautiful blooms of all shapes and sizes”. Just like the communities that populate our city, Bloom’s mural celebrates our diferences and our potential for growth, all with an infectious cheer.

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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SPRING INTO SPRING

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NEW NAILS

Unlock the secret to healthier, stronger nails with Wild Skin’s premium Cuticle Oil! Nourish and protect your delicate cuticles, the unsung heroes of nail health. Their specially formulated oil is enriched with essential vitamins and minerals, promoting faster growth and preventing painful hangnails. Say goodbye to dry, damaged cuticles and embrace the confdence of beautifully manicured hands. Elevate your nail care routine and experience the transformative power of cuticle oil.

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BE PREPARED

Fight the drying efects of harsh weather with Bondi Sands Everyday Skincare Face Glaze Cream Mask. Pop it on for 10 minutes once a week as part of your #selfcare Sunday – it’s enriched with actives and natural botanicals, including hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and glycerin. bondisands.com.au

3 SWEET TREAT

Hair Candy keratin treatment has no nasty ingredients and is made with New Zealand sheep wool keratin which is a 99 per cent match to human keratin protein! This treatment penetrates the hair cuticle and strengthens, restores, and repairs from the inside out, preventing breakage by 85 per cent. Make sure to give it a try – your hair will thank you for it.

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4 IPL PHOTOFACIAL

When it comes to ageing, the sun is your skin’s worst enemy! The IPL photofacial combats the efects of UV damage in two ways. First, IPL penetrates and targets the discoloured cells in the dermis and by removing them, it gets rid of dark age spots to restore an even, dewy complexion. It then stimulates the regeneration of the collagen that has been destroyed by the sun, making the skin appear stronger and more supple. Check out Skin Rejuvenation Clinic’s monthly special for a great deal on photo-facial treatments.

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Health

Our Charity Hospital has helped 30,000 patients since it opened 20 years ago. Reform Radiology is now ofering a new take on radiology services in the city. The Art Centre’s Health Technology Centre is home to some of the greatest new minds in the sector.

Canterbury is leading the way in health innovation.

LOCAL TEAM, EXPERT CARE

The Canterbury health landscape continues to develop with an exciting addition to the medical imaging space: Reform Radiology. Reform Radiology is the result of a partnership between local radiologists, Christchurch’s Forté Health Group, and Auckland’s Mercy Hospital (Healthcare Holdings). This collaboration brings together a wealth of experience within the medical, imaging technology, and commercial sectors to ofer a comprehensive radiology service.

Reform’s General Manager, Paul Mouthaan, says there was a need to give patients and referrers more options.

“We are already seeing the benefts of having multiple radiology providers in the region, with greater access to imaging, competitive pricing on examinations, and providers investing in the latest equipment to stand out for their excellence.”

A priority for Reform Radiology is to work with the public health sector. Its radiologists share their time between Reform and Christchurch Hospital.

“Our radiologists will continue to work at the public hospital; it is work they are passionate about. Serving the community is one of our core values. Reform Radiology wants to be a complementary service to Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury, ofering greater access to the highest quality diagnostic care and the latest imaging technology,” says Paul.

This meant a location within the city’s growing Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct was needed. The new build was designed in collaboration with ACEPT Limited, specialists in construction for medical imaging, and built by Higgs Construction. It is a stone’s throw

from Christchurch Hospital along Antigua Street, with access to on-site parking.

A strength of Reform Radiology’s service lies in its imaging equipment. The clinic ofers the latest in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology. A research-capable 3T MRI and an adjacent 1.5T MRI take centre stage, both delivering the latest AI image enhancement technology. Its ultrasound technology is also state-of-the-art.

Patient comfort is at the forefront. LED landscape art panels adorn both the MRI scan rooms and the CT scan room, and Autex panel fnishes throughout the practice help to reduce excess noise.

Paul says people are key to the success of Reform Radiology.

“Our team are a passionate group of professionals committed to creating a great practice environment and providing the best service to patients,” says Paul.

The local radiologists have decades of experience delivering exceptional care to patients, led by Dr Joel Dunn, the Chief Medical Oficer. Paul says they’ve aimed to get the best people on board.

“We have radiologists that are experts in their felds of neuro, body/oncology, musculoskeletal, and vascular imaging. Our highly experienced medical imaging technologists and sonographers ensure patients receive the best care, helping to ease anxieties around certain procedures.”

With the centre now open, Reform Radiology has begun welcoming patients and will contribute to better outcomes for the patients of Ōtautahi Christchurch. For patient information and more, Reform Radiology’s website is the best place to start.

reformradiology.co.nz

MEETING NEEDS

In founder Phil Bagshaw’s mind, the Canterbury Charity Hospital shouldn’t need to exist. But as the cost of living increases and challenges persist in afecting the public system, the Charity Hospital continues to cater to otherwise unmet needs.

The Canterbury Charity Hospital Trust was established by the community, for the community in 2007 and is now made up of fve buildings on the corner of Harewood Road and Leacrof Street.

Within its walls are state-of-the-art services and equipment made only possible by its uniqueness. The Canterbury Charity Hospital receives no government funding, despite its 20 years of successfully providing lifesaving and life-improving surgeries and procedures for over 30,000 patients.

The hospital is mostly stafed by volunteers, with doctors and nurses providing their skills for free – some even use their annual leave to assist at the hospital.

Thanks to this, the hospital can provide services to patients who may not meet public health requirements or don’t have health insurance, benefciaries, and the working poor.

Currently, the hospital ofers services in colonoscopy/endoscopy, dentistry, dermatology, dietetics, eye surgery, general surgery, gynaecology, women’s health, family planning, oral surgery, orthopaedics, and urology.

At present, the greatest need they see at the hospital is endoscopy. Currently, the national bowel screening programme is only available to those between the ages of 60 and 74; the Charity Hospital has been ofering endoscopies for rectal bleeders aged 50 and under since 2017 and recently increased that cap to 55.

This has meant the hospital has provided a lifesaving service for many younger people with colorectal cancers or those with precancerous issues.

Rosie Graham, the hospital’s fundraising coordinator, says they caught two possible cancers recently.

Rosie says beyond these surgeries and procedures fulflling the immediate unmet needs of patients, they also aim to increase confdence. For example, their dermatologists treat severe acne scars in young people who wouldn’t be eligible in the public health system, and the hospital also provides dental treatments and oral surgery.

It takes money to run a hospital efectively, maintaining the highest possible standards for patients.

The Canterbury Charity Hospital needs over a million dollars a year to function. Thanks to its volunteers, the running costs and fxed costs make up very little of the overall bill, with 82 per cent of every dollar raised going to patient care.

Though always accepting donations, the hospital is hosting its annual Gala Dinner and Dance to help them reach their fundraising target.

This year’s gala is held at the city’s Christchurch Transitional Cathedral on 24 November. Past MC Mark Hadlow is returning to bring his wit and charm to the evening alongside a three-course dinner, wine and beer, live music, and dancing.

Bringing further excitement to the evening will be a live auction, and Rosie assures us that the items on the lot will be sure to get people bidding. If the gala is out of reach to you, the hospital accepts donations in any form, even your time as a volunteer.

For tickets to the gala and more information, go to charityhospital.org.nz

CREATING NEW LEGACIES

WORDS Liam Stretch

When Professor Robert Julian Scott was appointed the frst head of the Engineering department at Canterbury College in 1889, little did he know that his pioneering vision would lay the foundation for an innovation hub that seamlessly merges the past and the future; the arts and the sciences.

Today, this vision has culminated in the Health Technology Centre, nestled within the historic enclave of Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre in the central city’s west. In what was once the original Electrical Engineering and the Engineering extension buildings (that Professor Scott himself fervently championed), which in their time have echoed with the footsteps of students, ballet dancers, and theatre enthusiasts, are now early-stage businesses all within the health tech space.

The companies now based within the centre are involved in producing medical devices, digital health products, and support services for the health tech sector. These include Johner Institute, oVRcome, Myovolt, Calmly, The Honest Human, Kite Contented AI, and Komodo.

Health Technology Centre Manager

Madeleine Martin says the centre makes perfect sense for the city.

“In Christchurch, we have a really strong health technology sector. However, there is an opportunity to improve the advisory services required to support the early-stage companies to scale. And more broadly, the aim here is to have the whole sector more connected, enable more collaboration, and ultimately support the commercialisation of health tech innovations.”

As part of The Art Centre’s multi-million dollar strengthening, rebuild, and refurbishment programme, the buildings have been brought

well above code and into the 21st Century while maintaining their unique identity.

The original Electrical Engineering building now houses a communal space that allows the entrepreneurs to mingle and operates as an event space. This space hosts the Canterbury Health Innovation Network events.

“These bring the wider community into the centre and connect us with more established medical device companies that we need to make this successful.”

Madeleine says locally established companies Enztec and Ossis have been instrumental in the centre’s success.

In this building, you’ll also fnd the boardroom, a chamber with one of the best views of the grounds adorned with an oriel window that was once Professor Robert Julian Scott’s ofice.

The Bridge of Aspiration, a contemporary glass bridge, connects the original wing to the 1923 extension. Designed by Jonathan Coot of Warren and Mahoney, it refects Canterbury’s landscape, mirroring Rita Angus’s iconic work, Cass.

The extension is where the main space of the Health Technology Centre is based. It is a modern, state-of-the-art co-working space intersected by private working pods and break-out spaces. The high ceilings bear dampening panels, making it seem cosy and reducing any possible echo associated with older buildings.

On the original wooden roof and walls, you’ll spot etched and chalked names of thespians, as this was once the rehearsal rooms and storage for The Court Theatre.

Now these burgeoning health tech companies are making theirs, continuing a legacy of the many great minds that have come before them.

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Take to the skies

Has the New Zealand winter got you yearning for a European escape? Perhaps you’re craving the picturesque landscapes, the warm embrace of history, or the exquisite food.

With connections to London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Rome, Singapore Airlines beckons you to embark on your next adventure, promising an unforgettable journey filled with style, comfort, and world-class service.

Come November this year, the airline’s capacity in New Zealand is set to increase. The iconic A380, the airline’s fagship doubledecker aircraf, makes its grand return to Auckland. This revival heralds the arrival of the renowned award-winning Suites, which have redefned luxury travel.

The South Island certainly isn’t forgotten, and Christchurch will have boosted connections to international adventures with three additional weekly fights. This translates to more than 1,500 extra seats per week between

New Zealand and Singapore, a change making the most of peak summer travel.

Your journey to Europe and beyond is not just about the destination; it’s about the experience along the way. Singapore Airlines has earned accolades for its exceptional oferings, including its award-winning Business Class, spacious Premium Economy, and innovative Economy cabins. Whatever ofering suits you, on every step of your journey, from take-of to landing, you’ll fnd ease, comfort, and luxury woven into the fabric of your travel experience.

The airline’s menu is designed and curated by celebrated chefs. This cuisine is paired harmoniously with fne wines. With each bite, you’re sure to be daydreaming of your destination. Drif away to the romantic streets of Paris, trace the footsteps of history in Rome, immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Barcelona, or indulge in the luxuries of Milan.

So, if travel’s on the cards for you this summer, start your dreaming; Singapore Airlines will do the rest.

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World’s

Best

BY DESIGN

Changing face

While the days of a crane-flled skyline in post-quake Christchurch might be behind us, construction remains steady in the city and throughout New Zealand. Architect Richard Dalman gets us up to speed.

WORDS Liam Stretch

For Richard Dalman of Dalman Architects, we’re in an exciting time. His frm alone has 17 buildings in various stages of construction across the country.

Many of these projects are now transitioning from blueprints to reality afer a lengthy pre-build process. From the initial concept to driving the frst pile into the ground can take six months to three years, depending on the size and complexity of the project.

Dalman’s current projects range from house alterations to hotel refurbishments, commercial projects, and churches. There’s an underground house in Tekapo, a pub-toboutique-hotel conversion in Cambridge, transformation of the old Rydges Hotel on Oxford Terrace, two new churches and a new orthodontist building in Christchurch, and

a 41-storey apartment and hotel tower on Auckland’s Queen Street.

Richard says that the construction phase is thrilling and demonstrates the expertise of those in the industry, something he refects on from his 35 years as an architect.

“One of the joys of being an architect is seeing buildings get built. We have a strong respect for what builders do and what they can accomplish.”

“I recall watching as the largest double-glazed window in Canterbury was lifed and installed at my own house by Clive Barrington Builders. It was a real team efort with the sub-contractors, and the result is fabulous,” Richard says.

Richard says the construction process is a great way to see how building elements transition from design to being formed on-site. This can be

said for the fying entry canopy at the new Hope Church Rolleston. Its circular opening required Bushnell Builders to combine timber, plywood, and steel to create the cantilevered canopy.

To Richard, this sort of craftsmanship is not to be understated. Richard mentions how the different idiosyncrasies of builds provide challenges.

“Working on existing buildings can be quite diferent to new greenfeld buildings in that they provide constraints and numerous issues can arise as elements of a building are stripped back.”

Site conditions also provide challenges, like the Indigo Hotel and apartments in downtown Auckland and a home in the Mackenzie foothills.

Richard explains that urban sites with limited space, like the Indigo Hotel, required the contractor Icon Construction to work right

up to the boundary; in contrast, the house in Tekapo at the base of Mount John ofered space aplenty, but challenges arose in that most of its construction was underground, which was a requirement to reduce light spill in this ‘dark sky’ area.

“It was designed as an underground house, and this was achieved by cutting into the small hillside and burying all of the house except for the western face. The house is mostly made out of concrete, and we utilised a large diameter Hynds concrete pipe for an underground passage.”

Richard says it is essential to fnd the right builder to help achieve the client’s vision and work well with the architect.

“Selecting a builder for the project is always critical. We take several factors into account, such as experience in that building type, their

reputation, whether we have worked with them previously, their current capacity, and even who the foreman working on the job will be.”

One builder that has collaborated with Dalman Architects over the last 25 years is Contract Construction. They are working together on four projects, including refurbishing The George and Elms hotels.

At The George, Contract was selected thanks to their intimate knowledge of the hotel and consistent quality. They enhanced its façade with custom steel made by G & A Harris, added new showers, and created a gym complex.

John Cleary, general manager at Contract Construction, believes the diference between success and failure for their clients is a collaborative approach between the consulting team and the contractor.

“Working closely alongside a quality architectural company like Dalman’s has

helped ensure the best outcome for all stakeholders. Quality, time, and fnancial outcomes are all the winners!”

Contract Construction is also working with Dalman Architects on a new two-storey hospitality building, featuring striking concrete work by Cancast.

“The new restaurant/bar/function centre on Riccarton Road has been turning eyes all year with its precast concrete panelled façade. Even in its early construction phase, it has become a landmark,” Richard says.

As Richard ponders the coming years, he is confdent in the hands reshaping the faces of our cities.

“Over my 35 years of architecture, I have found an excellent level of professionalism throughout the construction industry and a strong desire to turn our designs into wellconstructed, high-quality buildings.”

Now’s the time

Originally established in 1987 as a specialist producer of tree seedlings for fuelwood production and shelterbelts, Southern Woods now has an extensive nursery producing millions of trees from 500 species. From design to plant supply to afercare advice, they can help you. Avenues catches up with its experts to get some gardening guidance.

What is good to be planting this time of year?

September is a fantastic time of year to be planting – most frosts are over, and soil moisture levels are high. Avoid planting anything that’s in full bloom or remove some fowers prior to planting, as the shock of planting while maintaining full fowering can be stressful on plants.

What would you recommend for small gardens?

Dwarf fruit trees are fantastic for small spaces. With mature heights of less than two metres, these trees have attractive blossoms, nectar-feeding birds and insects, produce scrumptious fruit, and are deciduous, so there is no issue with shading in those cooler winter months when sunlight is at a premium. We also stock Espalier fruit trees, ideal for planting along walls, fences, or in tight spaces.

What are some simple tips for keeping your garden in check?

Before planting, check out what width the plants grow to and then set them back accordingly from windows, doors, fences, gates, and paths. This helps to avoid the work involved with pruning the plants back in the future.

What species attract birds?

When it comes to natives, try fax, kōwhai, or cabbage trees. Regarding exotics (which ofen fower at times of years natives don’t, so are ideal for attracting bellbirds and wax eyes to your garden), try Kniphofa, tree lucerne, or Abutilon (Chinese-lanterns), which are fantastic small trees and now come in an impressive array of fower colours, not just the traditional orange.

The cost of living is biting; what edible plants thrive in Christchurch and Canterbury?

You can’t go past Feijoa. Feijoa are largely pest and disease-resistant, and birds don’t get to them before you do. Excellent as a standalone bush or trimmed into a hedge, there are now over a dozen varieties available, each with its own benefts. They also have delicate pōhutakawa-like fowers.

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Sun safe, with style

When New Zealander Kate Grubb and her Austrian partner Josef Fruhmann moved to Arrowtown from Asia in 2019, Josef was surprised by the relatively limited range of quality shade systems available in New Zealand. It seemed all the more inexplicable given that high daytime levels of UV are part and parcel of a typical Kiwi summer.

Kate and Josef realised they could make a diference by bringing European-made, high-end retractable shade systems to the local market. They teamed up with Austrian company Soliday, a leading European outdoor fabrics and shade systems specialist, to launch their business SunCraf and are excited to be growing as Soliday’s exclusive distributor in New Zealand.

“We started the business just before Covid and managed to expand through Covid,” says Josef. “Now we have a solid foundation, we’re aiming to build momentum on bigger projects with commercial clients.”

SunCraf ofers an interactive design service that starts with a site visit; alternatively, people can supply building plans/photos. A simulation is then generated to show what the sun sail will look like and how it will perform on-site. There are both motorised and manual options and a wide range of colours and designs, but what’s particularly impressive is how these systems perform. Soliday shade fabrics, derived from sailing technology, are fexible and strong with built-in UV protection.

“They are rated to one of the highest sun protection standards in Australasia, which means they block 98 per cent of the sun’s UV rays,” says Kate, adding that high-tech sun sensors mean the system can be set to open automatically when the sun comes out. Elegant and easy, these sunshades are also designed to shrug of rain.

Josef is confdent their European shade sails can cope with all the elements of a Canterbury summer, including a howling north westerly. “Wind sensors ensure they will automatically retract if it gets too windy!”

Vivid retro

The sweet and sour yellow of Resene Funk teamed with the bright khaki green of Resene Tarzan mirror the bold ’70s style of the Orla Kiely Climbing Daisy print and cushion from Bolt of Cloth.

With the seasons changing, bring bright pops of energy and warmth into your living space with the dynamic duo of Resene Funk and Resene Tarzan. The daring retro fare of these colours is a perfect match for the Orla Kiely Climbing Daisy print in tones of yellow and olive green. Layered golden brown sheepskins bring a sof textural comfort, while the cushions and throw create a cohesive contradiction with an energetic impact.

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The art and science of well-being

Lynette McFadden Business Owner & Mentor, Harcourts gold @lynette_mcfadden

What is it about this topic that has people scratching their heads and then refecting deeply?

Is it the immensity of the subject, given even a simple Google search provides literally millions of sources of information, or is it that everyone you speak to has an opinion? Some are bigger and broader than others!

One of the most used terms when you consider health is the word ‘well-being’, and the focus on this has many of us strategising how we can live and lead healthier lives. At a personal level, I enjoy learning about how to maximise aspects of my physical and emotional health, and recently, like many others, I’ve dived headfrst into some newly acquired literature on the subject.

Firstly, a book titled Slow: Live Life Simply by Brooke McAlary. This beautiful book recounts the writer’s story of slowly and deliberately reclaiming her life and her health, both emotionally and psychologically, afer years of striving to achieve what she thought mattered. In doing this, it encourages the reader to travel a similar path, shedding what they don’t need and simplifying that which they have – all in the pursuit of well-being.

Given emotional health is the cornerstone of vitality and happiness, the ideas of letting go of perfection (I’m all for that), decluttering, practising gratitude, and mindfulness were

also mentioned as major contributors to a healthy life.

Also making the list for the weekend’s research was a signifcant and lengthy podcast from Peter Attia, a Canadian physician. Peter is known for his research on life extension and overall health. He has written a book titled Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, but for me, his most signifcant contribution, and I’m hoping I’m accurate in this, is his terminology. Rather than talking about lifespan, he discusses ‘health span’, favouring nutritional interventions, exercise, physiology, sleep, and emotional and mental health care to delay chronic disease processes and improve quality of life.

It’s a big realm, and, as I mentioned, everyone has an opinion. So, what I’ve decided to do (and I do these things every day, endeavouring to live a more balanced life) is the following:

Limit alcohol, exercise daily (and for me, that’s walking and resistance training), get to bed early, eat mostly vegetables (I’ve become a pescatarian), try – and this is the biggest ‘try’ – to limit stress, and spend time with beloved family and friends.

I’m sure an expert could add more, but these things are ways in which I can look to improve my own well-being. And I’m wishing that whatever you’re doing, it’s working too.

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The health of our food system

Kate Underwood @relishthememory @eat.newzealand

The relationship between food and health has always been complicated, but right now, as a country, the health of our food system is not in a good way. We’re facing huge amounts of food insecurity, a cost of living crisis, a climate emergency, and some of the worst food-related health outcomes in the developed world.

Afer studying nutrition and spending over a decade in the food industry, I’ve come to understand that our connection with food, where it comes from, and how we feed ourselves is one of the most important relationships we have. It’s personal, cultural, social, and political, and it directly refects the state of our nation and the health of our communities.

Statistics show that 19 per cent of New Zealand kids face moderate to severe food insecurity, which means they don’t have access to enough quality food to meet their basic needs. Meanwhile, 95 per cent of the food we grow here is sold into export markets. Yet we’re globally heroed as being top food and beverage exporters for the quality of our kiwifruit, dairy, seafood, and wine.

How is it that as a country, we fnd ourselves feeding the rest of the world with our best kai yet cannot ensure our people and children have access to locally produced, nutrient-dense food? We are an island nation with an extensive coastline, yet we struggle to fnd locally caught fsh. It’s currently cheaper to import milling wheat from Australia than it

is to transport locally grown wheat from the South Island to the North Island.

Over the last year, we’ve seen a whopping 12.1 per cent increase in food prices (in the year ending March 2023), while Consumer NZ recently found that supermarkets are making $1,000,000 in daily excess profts. Something here doesn’t add up.

As part of my work with Eat New Zealand, our CE Angela Cliford, alongside Freedom Farms and VAWA (Veterinarians for Animal Welfare), recently fled a parliamentary petition calling for a community-led, values based national food system – one that creates a better future for all New Zealanders.

If empty shelves and broken supply chains during Covid taught us anything, it’s how important having access to our own food is. By taking small steps like choosing to support local, buying direct from small food producers, and, where possible, shopping outside of the supermarket duopoly – such as at farmers’ markets or greengrocers or ordering vege boxes – we can both save money and return more profts back to our producers and local communities.

I’d like to see a future where we don’t have to rely on imported, processed, and lownutrient food to nourish future generations. If we want to continue to enjoy the incredible food we produce here, we must demand change towards a healthier (and more delicious!) Aotearoa for all.

The year of the rabbit

WORDS Liam Stretch

The Chinese dragons guarding the entrance to The Terrace’s Zodiac restaurant ofer a hint of its hidden treasures. Beyond the temple-like doors unfolds a realm of plush elegance, where dim lighting and a sense of intimacy envelop you.

Everywhere you look, there are deliberate design touches, which owner Tony Astle says is all to add to the experience.

The red carpets underfoot evoke nostalgia for traditional Chinese eateries, while silk lanterns specially brought in from Israel light the space gently. Bespoke artworks grace the walls, including a masterpiece by a former staf member.

Monogrammed Chinese art are on the chair backs and MOMA pieces adorn the bar area, adding a further fourish. Yet, the pinnacle of this artistry is the curved wall that separates the bustling kitchen from the diners. Illuminated by a blue light, this wall frames a tropical fsh tank. Diners can now peer through this portal into the kitchen, where their meals are crafed.

“The fsh tank was the starting point of this whole interior. One of my memories as a kid was of Chinese restaurants, and there was always a fsh tank, whether an actual one or a little toy one. But I wanted it to be bigger and a feature; I wanted people to see the action taking place in the kitchen.”

Like some of the pieces Tony has brought with him from his years in the restaurant business, the menu also boasts some dishes that bear his signature.

“The foundation of the menu was a lot of my classic dishes, which I’ve built up over the years.” These include Penang curry of beef cheek, mandarin-marinated tuna salad, moong dal and mixed seed salad, sticky beef

wontons, and spinach leaves with toasted coconut and mango.

“From there, we found our path of where we wanted to go next.”

The house-made Peking duck reigns supreme in a menu based on sharing plates.

Tony also mentions he has always had a passion for dumplings, so it was important to him that the menu really highlights these. These include crystal jade scallop dumplings, Har gow prawn dumplings, and crispy-bottom lamb and fennel dumplings with dark chilli.

Tony says he wants the menu to ofer something for everyone, not just in terms of taste but also afordability.

“We’re a place you can come and have a couple of plates of dumplings and beers or have a big celebration and treat yourselves to a duck. It’s all about accessibility while ofering the freshest homemade food.”

The spirits behind the bar echo this spirit of excellence. The gin collection is extensive, while a captivating array of Japanese whiskies adds an international fair to the experience. For a dash of mystique, Zodiac’s ‘Year of the Cocktail’ list bears the names of the Chinese zodiacs. Like the Rat: a blend of Black Tears 5 Spiced rum, Rose Rabbit barrel-aged cherry liqueur, and Eden Orchards pure cherry juice, or the Ox: Tanqueray gin, lychee, apple juice, cognac, apricot, and frozen grapes.

As the stars align, Zodiac’s journey doesn’t halt – it evolves. Tony, not one to sit on his hands, is always refning. A new menu is in the works, honing in on Zodiac’s strengths. He mentions something is coming that “we’ve never seen in Christchurch”. A new fsh tropical fsh tank is also on its way from a specialist producer in Miami.

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Sam Parish, Food Editor @sam.parish.food

Plant-based excellence

I hate that I still fnd myself saying, ‘I can’t believe it’s vegan,’ but for someone who is traditionally chef trained, it really does impress both my brain and my tastebuds when a vegan equivalent is done so well (sometimes better). It has come a long way over the years in terms of meat-based alternatives, but at its core is a cuisine celebrating and respecting vegetables and fruits and cooking them to their full favour potential with purpose. How lucky are we to have a vast array of plant-based eateries here in Ōtautahi doing just that?

INDO TEMPEH HOUSE GRATER GOODS

105 Orbell Street, Sydenham @grater_goods

Grater Goods bistro is an old glass factory transformed into an institution for those seeking an imaginative plant-based menu. They know how to layer favour to create a full experience on the plate. I’m a sucker for the cassoulet (pictured), a leaner option to the real deal, that is usually swimming in duck fat; their verson is laden with handcrafed ‘sausage’ accompanied by beans swimming in piney rosemary and plenty of bread. But where GG truly shows of is with their antipasti and charcuterie platters, where you’ll get to sample bespoke vegan pastramis, salamis, cheeses, pestos, and pâtés. All are to be shared over hand-selected European and NZ wines and craf beers. Then add cofee, cake, and an on-site vegan shop and deli, and you can understand why it’s always teeming with diners.

PORTERSHED

322 Lincoln Road, Addington

@portershed_cafe

I was salivating at the coconut custard-flled cinnamon doughnuts on the counter, then one look at the menu and the quarter pounder burger had me hooked. If you ask me, this guy (pictured) is on the same level as a Ferg Burger (that’s a top-tier burger claim). Juicy, cheesy, pickles, a sof bun, saucy, salad, and dare I say… a MEATY Pattie – and yet meatless. It would fll any burger cravings, be they vegan or otherwise! This humble café based in Addington is on its own level of yum when it comes to vegan oferings: a cabinet of dreams, a cofee and tea list to write home about, an on-site vegan groceries store, and a menu pushing vegan food’s boundaries. I need to make my way through that cabinet and menu; come fnd me at Portershed. I’ll be the one with the huge peanut and date thick shake with a side of onion rings!

Riverside Market, 96 Oxford Terrace @indotempehhouse

Indo Tempeh House knows how to please. Their favour-packed plates put vegan and vegetarian-style food on show. The jackfruit curry has a tender meat texture that carries the curry sauce efortlessly. But, given its name, it’s the tempeh that we must discuss. Tempeh is a fermented soybean product originating in Indonesia, and these guys are producing their own here in Waltham and serving it at Riverside Market. I’m obsessed with their fried and sticky tempeh; it is a revelation as it hits the tastebuds, so favourful and marries perfectly with the rice and curry. The almost potato scallop-style crisp tempeh pieces dipped into the peanut sauce (in the squeezy bottle when you pay) are the perfect accompaniment to this plate of yum. This food is layered in favour and texture, salt, fat, acid, and heat.

THE ORIGIN

95 Westminster Street, St Albans @theoriginnz

A café based just outside of the city in St Albans, The Origin is a pure vegan ofering that prides itself on using New Zealand-produced tea and single-origin small-batch roasted cofee. The team behind this beautiful establishment has considered all aspects of their dining experience and its efect on the diner and the environment. And this energy transfers to the plates of Asian and European-inspired food. From Mapo tofu to tom-yum fried rice, pokè bowls (pictured), and cashew trufle pasta, the menu prides itself in favour and crushing the preconceptions of vegan food being anything short of the real deal. Check the cabinet for the latest sweet treat and a vegan Bohemian Bakery croissant flled with plant-based cheese and tomato. This isn’t about trying to match the ‘real’ thing but forging its own aspirational cuisine. Flavour-forward (need the recipe for the dressing in the poke bowl!) and healthconscious. A balance we can all get behind.

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FOOD FRIENDS

HONEY, I’M HOME

From the divine minds behind one of New Zealand’s most innovative hot sauce creators comes Saint Valentine Hot Honey. They’ve taken sweet and golden New Zealand honey and infused it with a harmonious blend of habanero chillies, fragrant lavender, and aromatic rosemary. This nectar is at home on pizza, fried chicken, and even for an elevated sundae. apostlehotsauce.co.nz

FLAVOUR BOMB

Check out this Hellenic gold mine on your next lunch break. Having already developed a cult following since opening in The Crossing last year, Zeeks can be relied on to deliver honest, tasty, quick food every time. Come for the chicken souvlaki on house-made pita bread, and leave with a sneaky side of the best falafel or halloumi fries!

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TART TIME

One of the iconic creations of Portugal, Bohemian Bakery’s Portuguese tart is a taste of Europe. House-made cinnamon puf pastry encases smooth and creamy egg custard and is baked to perfection. This is the perfect accompaniment to a cup of cofee. Stop by the St Asaph Street bakery and café – we’re sure you’ll want more than one!

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ON TRACK FOR SPRING

The Christchurch Tramway Restaurant’s brand-new spring menu launches in mid-September, ofering plenty of delicious dishes perfect for the changing seasons. Featuring local produce and with a popular wine pairing option to add on to your curated menu package, you’ll be spoilt for choice! The team is also taking bookings for Christmas functions: the unique dining experience is a fantastic option to do something diferent with your employees, colleagues, team, or social group to celebrate the end of the year in style. The vintage tramcar seats up to 36 people, making it ideal for small groups. Contact the team about exclusive dining options for your next event!

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Executive chef Mark McCracken has decades of culinary experience, and he brings elevated fine dining to The Fig. His latest S/S 2023 Menu features local ingredients and fresh flavours that will delight local patrons and The Elms Hotel guests.

Fresh black garlic gnocchi

WITH SPRING CARROTS, TARRAGON CREAM, AND PISTACHIO SEED PESTO

SERVES 4

Gnocchi

500g peeled Agria potato

1 egg

150g plain four

10g black garlic (optional)

Pistachio pesto

20g pistachio, roasted and chopped

20gm pumpkin seeds, roasted and chopped

20g parmesan cheese, grated

50g olive oil

20g lemon juice

A handful of carrot tops, washed, dried, and chopped

Salt and pepper

Tarragon cream

50g sour cream

Pinch of Fresh As tarragon powder

To garnish

12 spring carrots roasted with a little sea salt, oil, and black pepper

200g broad beans, shelled and warmed

Handful of parsley leaves, deep fried

Boil potatoes in salted water until just cooked, drain, and put back in the pot to steam dry for 10–15 minutes. Mash potato and leave to cool slightly; beat in egg and garlic. Mix in the four gently and quickly, tip onto a bench, and knead until it comes together. Split the dough into four portions, roll it out into logs, and cut it into even-sized pieces. Cook each portion in boiling salted water; when they foat, count to 30, and remove to an oiled tray to cool.

TIP You must use Agria potato, they must be dry before mashing, and once the four is added, you must be gentle; otherwise, the gnocchi will be rubbery and unpleasant.

Toss the gnocchi in a medium hot pan with a splash of oil to warm through; you want a slight colour on them.

Mix together the pesto ingredients. Add the tarragon powder to the sour cream and mix until combined.

Place a spoonful of carrot purée in the centre of the plate and scatter over the gnocchi, broad beans, and carrots. Top with blobs of sour cream, then drizzle over the pesto and crispy parsley leaves.

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This is the recipe to use when entertaining, making the most of the freshest Akaroa Salmon from their farm just 10 minutes from Wainui and available at their shop on Treffers Road in Wigram.

Chef and author of Cook Me Sam Parish says, “It’s easy, packs favour, feeds a crowd, and is on that level where someone is sure to ask for the recipe (and in turn think you’re amazing). Totally understand if you want to claim it; no need to mention me – because I imagine you’ve bought them my book anyways as a present.”

You can sub the harissa with miso, gochujang, sriracha, ras-el-hanout, or tomato paste. Salmon loves the favour and will take on whatever you throw at it. To jazz it up even more, scatter over pomegranate seeds or add some grilled fruit to the pan to glaze towards the end.

Sticky Harissa Glazed Salmon

SERVES 4

80ml runny honey

80 ml extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)

1 tbsp harissa mix or paste

800g skin-on side of fresh Akaroa Salmon

Finely grated zest of 1 lemon plus wedges to serve Mint, parsley, and coriander to serve

Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius, fan forced. Grease and line a baking tray with baking paper.

Combine honey, oil, and harissa in a bowl. Place salmon on a baking tray, skin-side in contact with the tray, and pour over the honey mixture.

Roast, basting with sauce halfway, for 12 minutes or until just cooked through.

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Remove and serve scattered with zest, herbs, and lemon wedges alongside.

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Enhance energy and boost vitality

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Stimulate the immune system to protect against disease

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Lower cholesterol and help increase bone density

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Inspired city brunch

On the ground foor of The Mayfair Hotel (155 Victoria Street), Majestic at Mayfair has quickly gained a devoted local following since bursting onto the Christchurch hospitality scene a year ago. This vibrant café and cocktail bar is fast moving up the ranks as a must-see-and-taste city food destination. Sharing brunch with friends and family at a hotel eatery is a new trend for the city and the team behind Majestic at Mayfair deserve credit for creating a place where both hotel guests and members of the public feel welcome and can enjoy modern cuisine in a relaxed yet opulent setting. It is an approach that fips traditional guest-focussed hotel food and beverage on its head, but the city is embracing it with enthusiasm.

“When you look at food and beverage clientele, 70 per cent is the public and that’s practically unheard of in our industry,” says Sam Stapley, Director, who is proud of how far Majestic at Mayfair has come in its frst year. It was recently recognised at the Hospitality

New Zealand Awards for Excellence 2023 as a fnalist for Best Café.

The menu crafed by executive head chef Nick Tatom, formerly head chef at Hello Sunday, playfully pushes pallet boundaries while honouring core ingredients and brunch classics. Nick is supported by head chef Jesse Youngson, with the two sharing more than 30 years’ experience in the New Zealand brunch scene.

A standout option for breakfast or brunch is Signature French Toast, combining brown butter mascarpone with burnt Turkish apricot syrup. Eggs Benny is served with a vibrant lemon hollandaise and choices of bacon, chorizo, mushrooms, or maple hot smoked salmon. Beverages won’t disappoint, with a choice of signature loose leaf teas, locally roasted Imperial Cofee and sensational Belgian hot chocolates and mochas made with real melted chocolate. The Mayfair High Tea by French patisserie chef Aurelien Fermen is a weekend highlight, (every Saturday and Sunday from 2.30pm).

Majestic at Mayfair is open Mon–Fri 6.30am till late, and Sat–Sun 7am till late.

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ARTY FARTY

Local legends Three Boys Brewery are here for our digestion and good times. Their alcoholic Strawberry Kombucha is a deliciously refreshing strawberry-infused black tea kombucha. This is brewed in the traditional way to develop signature favours and all the tang you’d expect from a kombucha. Good for the gut; better for the soul. threeboysbrewery.co.nz

KNOCK ’EM BACK

Chia Sisters’ Immunity Tonic won the best beverage at the 2021 New Zealand Food Awards. It is made with mānuka Biohoney, lemons, ginger, and turmeric. With the cold not quite behind us, each bottle has plenty to get you through (seven servings). It can be mixed with hot, cold, or sparkling water or even taken as a shot.

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TEA AND COFFEE

Cofee Supreme’s Iced Cascara Fizz is bright, fruity, and icy cold. It uses the cascara (meaning husk in Spanish), the skin from the cofee cherry in which the cofee bean grows. This by-product is sundried, steeped, and carbonated. This results in a thirst-quenching cafeinated tea with notes of vanilla and citrus.

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Whether you pop around for a wine tasting or settle in for a long lunch, you can,t go wrong with a visit to the Greystone Cellar Door.

Whare tapa wh ā - the house that heals

In Te Ao Māori, we have been blessed with the Hau Ora Well-being model Te Whare Tapa Whā, gifed by Professor Sir Mason Durie.

Translated, this model calls forth and identifes the four sides of one’s own ‘whare’ of wellbeing, a metaphor for our one and truly always present home, the physical, mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual vessel and energetic bodies that carry us through this world.

Our whare, and the strengths or weaknesses that dwell within it, inform how we navigate this world and determine our overall sense of well-being.

It’s a delicate dance to balance the demands and needs of all your tapa, and it takes an even greater courage to assess and then commit to the work that may be required to mend the cracks.

As a Kaimirimiri, Kairongoa, and more recently, as a certifed Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator, my passion is to guide, encourage, and support others as they attend to the distortions of trauma that are causing weaknesses in their Whare Tapa Whā.

The last 10 years of professional practice have been largely informed by my personal healing journey. I’ve navigated through this deep inner inquiry, acknowledging, clearing, healing, integrating, and breathing the healing of my taha into being, healing each crack of trauma as I go.

In Ōtautahi, we know a thing or two about when cracks appear.

Even now, as we glance around the city, the remains of these tragic times are still there on the surface, and this outer world ofen refects the inner world of the community that exists within it.

For some of us, the wounding cracks of trauma are deeply debilitating. Fear, doubt, anxiety, stress, pressure, addictions, insomnia, suppressed and oppressed emotions, the list of symptoms is vast.

In my mind’s eye, when I think of this, I get a picture of the ChristChurch Cathedral, once a resplendent home of devotion, but afer its collapse and over time, the new growth of Mother Nature has woven its way through the ruins of that once glorious home. New life will always fnd a way, but what still lies in the rubble beneath?

Our own whare are like this – life will continue, and new things will unfold, but if the deep trauma lies in the rubble and the cracks beneath, over time, it will weaken the ability for the individual to live a fulflling life.

Te taha tinana – our physical health

Te taha wairua – our spiritual health

Te taha hinengaro – our mental health

Te taha whānau – our family and relational health

We always say, ‘the body never lies,’ and as a somatic practitioner, I know this to be true.

But what I also know to be true is that healing is possible, maybe the deep cracks will never fully go away, but we can learn to acknowledge them, to move the emotions through and release and then integrate the memory in a way that no longer weakens our whare.

If you have a quiet moment today, take a few deep breaths in and out through the nose and feel into the taha of your whare. You just never know what those few breaths might reveal.

Chelita Kahutianui o-te-Rangi Zainey, Waitaha/Ngāpuhi/Ngāti Kahu/Ngāti Haua Chelita is a māmā, writer, Kai Rongoā, spiritual mentor, and certifed breathwork facilitator. Her passion activates and inspires others to heal and transform their lives into one of aligned purpose, love, and joy.

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The value of health

Thomas Fuller, an English historian from the 16th century, once said: “health is not valued until sickness comes”, a sentiment as insightful then as it is now. Many of us take our salubrity for granted, not realising how precious the gif of physical and mental well-being can be. Some will enjoy a robust constitution throughout their time on earth and never know anything diferent, while others are born with issues that infltrate the reality of their daily lives.

My physical and mental state sputtered along until I was hospitalised for emergency surgery due to Crohn’s disease at 16. By then, I was simply grateful and relieved to fnally have a name for the awful afliction that had plagued me for as long as I could remember. At that age, even when a specialist solemnly informs you that you have a chronic, incurable disease, you assume that medicine will fnd a cure eventually and you will, someday, feel better. Unfortunately, science is still nowhere near to solving the mystery of Crohn’s, and though medication options have improved, they come with their own host of complications. Now, as I approach my mid 40’s with the usual aches and pains of ageing manifesting, I am faced with the fact that I will never know what it is like to have a prolonged period of good health in my

lifetime. That ship has passed me by, sailing along without a backwards glance.

My main goal in life has long been to avoid further surgery, with raising my children as the highest priority. Existence becomes a complex juggling act of weighing up a million small choices; I work when I can, as much as I can, and pull back when I have to. Pain, fatigue, and Crohn’s disease fare up when I try to take on too much, warning me I am fying too close to the sun. My malfunctioning body forces me to slow down, stop trying to do or be too much, and fnd my value outside of how much money I can earn. At times I mourn for the dreams, goals and hopes I had for myself, but the challenge of navigating life under the shadow of disability has also resulted in resilience, creativity, openmindedness, and empathy for the sufering of others.

A good day, or even a good hour of feeling healthy, is a gif beyond words. I recognise and savour those moments. I implore everyone to treat their health with the respect it deserves, to know when to take it easy, to stop pushing past your breaking point, and to truly cherish what can be a fragile, temporary state of being. Afer all, in the words of Joni Mitchell: “You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone.”

SHIRLEY Chantelle (Tui)

As a descendant of Ngāti Porou and Te Whakatōhea, my artist Riki Manuel put koru in each part of my kauae tehe to represent where I come from. The mangopare pointing down represents that I am the youngest of fve siblings.

“Many people know what I have to be a moko kauae. The traditional name for it is a tā moko; however, I was told by Pāpā Riki to call it a kauae tehe (woman with chin moko).

“I’m the frst in my family for a few generations to bring this taonga back. For my mum, the Māoritanga wasn’t really around as it was a time when it was knocked out of them.

“My mum put my two sisters and me into kōhanga reo when I was six months old. Back then, you had to have a Māori name, so my dad gave me the name Tui. Ever since then, everyone has known me by the name Tui.

“Afer kura, I went to university to study Māori and Indigenous Studies for half a year and then went straight into teaching Kapa Haka in mainstream schools around Christchurch, which is what I’m still doing to this day. If it wasn’t for my parents, I don’t know where I’d be, to be honest. If I’d still be connected to my Māoritanga. So, for that, I am forever grateful.

“My kauae tehe was revealed on Matariki. The reason why I wanted it then was it’s a time of rebirth, of turning a new page, and a time for everyone to be around each other. Just before sunrise, quite a lot of my close friends and whānau gathered at Ōhikaparuparu – the river mouth in New Brighton where we did a ‘pure’ – a pure is like a baptism. For the middle of winter, it was one of the warmest days we could ask for. The sunrise was so beautiful. Tamanui-te-rā really put it on for us.

“Afer the pure, my closest friends and whānau came with me to receive my kauae tehe. As it was a small space, I couldn’t have everyone there; however, with it being a time of whakawhanaungatanga, we met back up with everyone afer for a big kai tahi, songs, and speeches.

“It’s interesting walking around and getting diferent kinds of looks. But to have people interested when this had been suppressed for so long is the coolest feeling.

“One of our school kids – she is about eight years old – said, ‘it’s like it’s always been there.’ That’s what some of my friends say too; that I’ve always worn it, and now other people can see it.”

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