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Christmasisjust aroundthecorner
Ashiningstaramongstthespecialeventsthhat pack the moderncalendarandthepleasuresof21stcentury life, Christmashasanextraspecialqualitythatsets it apart
Asoneofthemostimportant Christianfestivals,itis imbuedwithasignificance thattouchesheartsandsouls throughouttheworldwithaspirit ofpeaceandhope.Christmasis celebratedtorememberthebirthof JesusChrist,whoChristiansbelieve isthesonofGod.
Settingasidedifferences,renewing oldfriendshipsandremembering thoseinneedorunhappy,people oneverycontinentfromAfricato Europe,AsiaandtheAmericas,draw ontherichtraditionsofover2,000 years-agoandmaketheirownvery differentpreparationsfortheday. Buteverywherethemoodisthe same:excitedanticipationasthey decoratehomes,gathergiftsand preparespecialfoodstocelebrate
theseason’smessaage with family andfriends.
Thelastfewyears s have been difficultwhatwithCCovid and thenlastyearCycloone Gabrielle Economicallytimesare challenging forallwhostruggleto keep up with risinglivingcosts.Hoowever, despite thatChristmasisatime for giving, sharingandreceiving Its not about gettingintofinanciaal debt but more aboutbeingwithfriends and family
Insidewehavearrticles to inspireincludingannew Whittakers chocolaterecipe,seeasonal foods anddrinks,what’shhot in Christmas treesthisyearandplenty more includinglocalevennts being held overthefestiveseason
Haveasafeandhhappy holiday season.
Events...
ChristmasatthePark 7December2024,3pm–10pm atMitre10ParkHastings.
Alongwithmanymusicalspecialgueststhere willbeanarrayoffoodtrucks,kidsactivitiesand thingstodoalldayandnight-includingoneof thebestfireworksshowsinHawke’sBay!Stellar willbejoinedbyawonderfulvarietyoflocalartists andmusicaltalent,singingbothChristmassongs, coversandoriginaltunes.
NapierChristmasParade andConcert
Saturday7December20241pm-6pm
NapierSoundshell,MarineParade,Napier. Withover30displaysandfloats,pluspipe bands,marchinggroups,mascots-andof courseMrClaushimself,it’ssuretogetthe Christmasspiritfiredup!
Theparadebeginsat1pminTennyson StreetthenheadsdownEmmersonStreet. ItwillbefollowedbyaChristmasFiestaand Napier150thCommemorationConcertfeaturinglegendaryfemalesupergroup ofthe‘80s,‘WhentheCat’sAway’from2.30pm-6pmatNapier’siconic Soundshell.
ChristmasinTaradale
Saturday7December9am-1pm.
Joinusforafun-filledfamilydaytogetinthespiritofChristmas.VisitSanta’s grottoandtakeyourphotowithSanta.Gloucesterstreetwillbefilledwith entertainmentincludingyummylocalfood,facepainting,bouncycastles,big bubblesandyoucantryyourhandatstreetartormakingyourownChristmas decorations.PrizesforthebestChristmasdecoratedbicycle,scooter, wheelchairandmobilitydevice!
ChristmasArts andCraftBazaar
26Novemberto1pmon24December, openMon-Fri9.30am-4.30pm,Sat10am-4.pm,Sun22/1210am-2pm. CommunityArtsCentre,106RussellStreetSouth,Hastings. Agreatopportunitytobuyunique,hand-madegifts.WhatmakestheBazaar extraspecialisthateverythingismadebylocalHawke’sBayartistsandcrafters.
Santa’sGrotto-Hastings
Friday13to23December2024
BringthemagicofChristmastolifeatSanta’sGrotto,321HeretaungaStEast. PostyourletterstoSanta,placeagiftundertheGivingTreeforWomen’s Refuge,andmeetthebigmanhimself.Don’tforgettobringacamerafora festivephoto!Tobookneuro-affirmingindividualsessions,email marcomms_eb@hdc.govt.nz. Dannevirke
DannevirkeFantasy Cave-Popup
Fountaintheatre,WardStreet,Dannevirke. SaturdayDecember7-December8, 10am-4pm Monday9December-Friday13,1pm-4pm Saturday14December-Tuesday24 December10am-4pm
Christmas Fragrances
FiestaofLights
Saturday14December2024toSunday 5January2025includingChristmasDay.
TomoanaShowgrounds,Gate3,KenilworthRd,Hastings. Welcometoafairylandof350,000+sparklinglightsthatenvelopealakeside walkwaytoatrailsurroundedby60lightdisplays.Open9pmto11pm.Thelights turnonat9.00pm(whenit’sdark)andthewonderbegins.Openeverynight, rainorshine.
NewYear’sEveTue31DecPulseClassicHitsBandwillbeplayingpartyanthems from8.30pmandourspectacularearlybirdnewyear’sfireworksdisplayfor kiddiesisat9.45pm.Gatesopenearlyat8pmandweclosedat11pmonNew Year’sEve.Freeparkingintheshowgrounds.EnterGate3KenilworthRd&Gate 4KaramuRd/24SH51,Hastings.
CentralHawke’sBay
CommunityChristmas
Sunday15December.
Beats,Bites&Buys,15December.In-storespecials, storefrontstalls,livemusic,streetfood,andof courseSanta’sgrotto!HeadtoRuataniwhaStreet, WaipukurauorHighStreet,Waipawabetween 10-2pm.
CapeEstateBoxingDay Festival2024
Thursday26December
Fortheninthconsecutiveyearthisboutique festivalpromisesadayfilledwithlivemusic, gamesanddeliciousfood,allsetagainst thebackdropofCapeKidnappersandthe ocean.Neo-dubstalwartsTOIwillbeonheadliningdutiesandwillperform alongside17otherartistsfromHawke’sBayandaroundAotearoa.More informationandbookingonlineatwww.boxingdayfestival.co.nz
TheBridgePa
WineFestival
Saturday18January2025
EightwineriesintheBridgePaTriangle districtofHawke’sBayarehostingthe AnnualBridgePaWineFestivalforthe eleventhyearinarow.Thewineries areallclosetoeachotherandwillbeconnectedbyhopon/hopoffbuses.The wineriesinvolvedareAbbeyEstate,AlphaDomus,AshRidgeWinery,OakEstate, ParituaWinery,SileniWines,RedMetalVineyardsandZariaWines. www.bridgepatriangle.nz
TeAwanga WineFestival
Saturday8February2025, 11am-5pm
TheTeAwangaWineFestivalisback, andthisyear’sfestivalissettobe biggerandbetterthanever. FreshwineriesfromtheTeAwanga coastlinewillbeinattendance,a newtastingvillageonVarietyLane, andmoreboutiquewinerypopupsthroughoutthefestival.With masterclassesandpromotionsfrom ourthreeanchorwineries,there’s plentytoenjoy! PhotocreditMichaelFarr.
Shrubs
Christmas treealternativesfor2024
Sustainableandeco-friendlytrees. Withgrowingenvironmentalawareness, manypeopleareoptingforsustainable Christmastrees.Thisincludestreesthatare eitherpottedandcanbereplantedafterthe holidaysorartificialtreesmadefromrecycled materials.
Theseoptionsnotonlyreducewastebut alsoaddatouchofgreentoyourholiday celebrations.
MinimalistandScandinavianstyles
Theminimalisttrendcontinuestobepopular, withScandinavian-inspiredtreesleadingthe way.Thesetreesoftenfeaturesimple,elegant decorationsinneutralcolourslikewhite,silver, andgold.Thefocusisonnaturalelementssuch aswoodenornaments,driedorangeslices, andsimplestringlights,creatingacozyand understatedlook.
Boldandbrightcolours
Ontheotherendofthespectrum,boldand brightcoloursaremakingacomeback.Think vibrantreds,blues,andgreens,oftenpaired withmetallicaccents.Thistrendisallabout makingastatementandbringingafestive, joyfulatmospheretoyourhome.ColourfulLED lightsandoversizedornamentscanaddtothe funandlivelyvibe.
Vintageandretrothemes
Nostalgiaisapowerfultrend,andmany peopleareembracingvintageandretro themesfortheirChristmastrees.Thisincludes usingold-fashionedornaments,tinsel,and multi-colouredlightsreminiscentofthe 1950sand60s.Thesedecorationscanoften
befoundatthriftstoresorpasseddown throughgenerations,addingapersonaland sentimentaltouchtoyourtree.
Nature-inspireddecorations
Bringingtheoutdoorsinsideisanother populartrend.Thisincludesusingnatural elementslikepinecones,berries,andbranches asdecorations.Youcanalsoincorporate handmadeornamentsmadefromnatural materialslikeclay,wood,orfabric.Thistrend emphasizesarustic,earthyfeelthatconnects yourholidaydecorwiththebeautyofthe naturalworld.
Themedtrees
Themedtreesareafunwaytoshowcase yourpersonalityandinterests.Whetherit’s atreededicatedtoyourfavouritemovie, bookseries,orhobby,themedtreesallowfor creativityandpersonalization.Popularthemes for2024includespaceexploration,coastal/ beachthemes,andevenspecificcolour schemeslikeall-whiteorpasteltrees.
Smarttrees
Technologyismakingitswayintoholiday decorwithsmartChristmastrees.These treescomewithbuilt-inLEDlightsthatcanbe controlledviasmartphoneapps,allowingyou tochangecolours,patterns,andevensyncthe lightstomusic.Thistrendaddsamoderntwist totraditionalholidaydecorating.
Thesetrendsofferavarietyofwaystomake yourChristmastreeuniqueandspecialfor the2024holidayseason.Whetheryouprefer aminimalistlookorabold,colourfuldisplay, there’ssomethingforeveryonetoenjoy.
Season NowOpen
Haveahappy, sustainableChristmas
FormanypeopleindevelopednationsChristmasisatime ofexcesswithfartoomuchunnecessaryfoodanddrink andgiftsgiventhatarenicetohavebutoftennotneeded.
Fortunately,thisyear,morethanever, attentionisturningtotheharmwe aredoingtotheenvironmentand consciousnessisrisingabouttheresourceswe aremisusing.Thereareplentyofthingswecan dothisChristmastoreducewasteandprotect theenvironment.Whynotchooseareal Christmastreeanddisposeofitthoughtfully(ie recycle),orbetterstillbuyarealoneinapot orgrowyourown.Realtreeshelptoremove carbonfromtheairwhiletheyaregrowing,and area100%biodegradable,renewableresource, unliketheirplasticcounterparts.
Forthosestillwantinganartificialtreebuy agoodqualitytreesothatitwilllastmuch longerthanacheapertree.Consider buyingLEDChristmaslightsastheyuse lesspowerthanincandescentbulbs.
Treescanalsobemadeoutofallsorts ofthingsfoundinsideandout:make atreeoutofdriftwoodortwigsand decorateitwithshellsorrepurposescrap woodorusestencils.Decoratealadder, useahouseplant,useremovabletapeeg maskingtapeandsticktothewallinatree
shape,cutandshapeacardboardbox,painta treeonwrappingpaper.Reallythere’snoend tothecreativeideasyoucancomeupwith, especiallyifyouinvolvethekids.
Decorationscanbemadeorboughtbut preferablymakethemathomefromrecycled wood,fabric,glass,pinecones,walnuts,twigs andwool.
Isgiftwrappingnecessary?Getintothehabit ofsavingpapersoitcanbeusedagain.Or brownpaperandstring,oldnewspaper,at towel,pillowcase,fabricremnant,paperbagor biodegradablewrapping.
Whenbuyinggiftstryandsupportlocal businessesandbuyethicalproducts,suchas Fairtrade,ifpossible.Whenbuyinggiftsmake suretheyaredesignedtolast.Hand-made gifts,especiallyfoodarealwaysappreciated. Christmascardsaredeclininginpopularity asemailbecomeseasierbutforthosewhostill enjoysendingandreceivingcardswhynotrepurposeoldcardsormakeyourown?
Sourceyourfoodlocallyanddon’tover buy.Vegetablescraps(notmeat)shouldbe compostedwheneverpossible.
MANAAHURIRITRUST MERIKIRIHIMETE
MaiamātautewhanauoManaAhuririTrustkiakoutou ngāhauewhā,MeriKirihimete. Kiahaumarutenohokingātopitootemotu.
Finishingtouches
DecoratingaChristmastablecanbea delightfulwaytobringfestivecheertoyour home.Herearesometipstohelpyoucreatea beautifulandinvitingChristmastablesetting:
Chooseatheme
Startbydecidingonathemeorcolour scheme.Traditionalredandgreen,elegant goldandwhite,orarusticwoodland themeareallpopularchoices.Yourtheme willguideyourselectionoftableware, decorations,andcentrepieces.
Tableclothandrunners
Atableclothsetsthefoundationforyour tabledecor.Chooseonethatcomplements yourtheme.Foramorelayeredlook,adda tablerunnerdownthecentre.Thiscanbea contrastingcolourorafestivepattern.
Centerpiece
Thecentrepieceisthefocalpointof yourtable.Youcancreateastunning centrepiecewithamixofcandles,greenery, andornaments.Foranaturallook,usepine branches,holly,andpinecones.Addsome sparklewithfairylightsorglitteryornaments.
Placesettings
Eachplacesettingshouldreflectthe overalltheme.Usefestivechargersunder yourdinnerplatesforanextratouchof elegance.Napkinscanbefoldedcreatively orheldwithdecorativenapkinrings. Consideraddingasmall,personalized touchlikeanamecardoraminiornament ateachplacesetting.
Glasswareandcutlery
Polishedglasswareandcutleryaddtothe festivefeel.Useyourbestglassesforwine, water,andperhapsaspecialChristmas cocktail.Arrangethecutleryneatly,ensuring it’scleanandshiny.
Sunglassesare theperfectway totopoffyour Christmaslook...
Protectyoureyeswithapairofsunglassesfrom ShattkyOptometrists.
FashionsunglassesfromShattkyOptometristsarenotjust achicaccessory,theyprovideyoureyeswithcomfort, protectionandtheycanalsohaveyourprescriptionlenses fittedsoyoucanseewithprecisionandenjoyallthat Hawke'sBayhastooffer.GiftVouchersavailable.
Candlesandlighting
Candlesaddwarmthandambiance toyourtable.Useamixofpillarcandles, votives,andtealights.Ifyou’reconcerned aboutopenflames,battery-operated candlesareasafealternative.Fairylights canalsoaddamagicaltouch.
Additionaldecor
Addextrafestivetoucheswithsmall decorationslikeChristmascrackers,sprigs ofmistletoe,ortinywrappedgifts.These canbeplacedaroundthetableorateach placesetting.
Finishingtouches
Finally,stepbackandlookatyourtable. Makesureeverythingisbalancedand nottoocluttered.Sometimes,lessismore. Ensurethere’senoughspaceforserving dishesandthatguestscanseeeachother acrossthetable.
Byfollowingthesetips,youcancreatea Christmastablethat’snotonlybeautifulbut alsowelcomingandfestive.
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PROUDLYGROWNHERE! in
Hawke’sBay
Usingnaturalbreedingmethods,westudy thousandsofberryvarietiestofindthe oneswiththemostflavour.Aftergiving ourberryseedlingsplentyofTLC inthenursery,whenreadythey arecarefullydeliveredtoour growerstobeplantedinperfect soilsorsubstrate.Duringharvest, eachberryishand-pickedand packedeverymorning,inspected forqualityandchilledtoperfection. Ofcourse,we’renotperfect,but ourcommitmenttoqualityis 100%genuinetosupplyfresh berriesallyearround!
METHOD
INGREDIENTS
1/2CupDriscoll’sBlackberries 1/4Cupsugar Juiceof1largelemon
1Tsp.gratedfreshginger (or1/4teaspoongroundginger) Ice
Strainmixturethroughafinemeshstrainerintoaheat-proofbowl, andpressberrieswiththebackofaforktoreleaseallofthejuice, discardblackberrysolids. Chillatleast30minutes.Filltwococktailtumblerswithice,divide blackberrysyrupevenlybetweenglasses.Topeachglasswith6 ouncesgingerale.Garnishwithfreshmint leavesandfreshblackberries.Serve RecipecourtesyofJulie@theFeedF ( eimmediately. Feed
1bottleorcan(12oz)gingerale,chilled Freshmint
Placeblackberriesintoasmallsaucepan.Addsugar,lemonjuice andginger.Cookovermediumheatjustuntilmixturebeginstoboil. Reduceheattosimmerandcook5–7minutes,oruntilberriesbegin tobreakdownandmixtureissyrupy.
Sohereitis….MerryChristmaseverybody
It’sChristmas!Lovethemorhatethemit’shard toescapeChristmasmusic,especiallypop songsthatcanbeheardinalltheshopsand supermarketsfrommid-Novemberonwards.
YoumightbetiredofthembythetimeDecember25 arrivesbutwedareyounottostartsingingalongto mostofthem.
Whichareyourfavourites?
AllIwantforChristmasisyoubyMariahCarey,1994 LastChristmasbyWham,1984
IsawmommykissingSantaClausbyJackson5,1970 Rudolphthered-nosedreindeerbyHarryConnickJr,1993 It’sbeginningtolookalotlikeChristmasbyMichaelBublé,2011 PleasecomehomeforChristmasbyJonBonJovi,1994 Thelittledrummerboy/peaceonearth)byBingCrosbyand DavidBowie,recordedSeptember1977,releasedNovember1982. (There’sNoPlaceLike)HomefortheHolidaysbyCarpenters,1984 SantaClausiscomin’totownbyBruceSpringsteen,1981 WinterwonderlandbyEllaFitzgerald,1960
StepintoChristmasbyEltonJohn1973 IwishitcouldbeChristmaseverydaybyWizzard,1973 MerryChristmasdarlingbyCarpenters,1970 DoTheyKnowIt’sChristmas?ByBandAid,1984 SantatellmebyArianaGrande,2014 JinglebellrockbyBobbyHelms,1957 FelizNavidadbyJoséFeliciano,1970 WhiteChristmasbyBingCrosbywritteninthe1940s FrostytheSnowmanbyGeneAutry,1950 MerryChristmaseverybody,Slade,1973
Thesesongshavebeenrecordedmany,manytimes,somelike WhiteChristmashavebeencoveredbyhundredsofartistssothis isjustalisttowhetyourappetiteandstirupsomeconversation aroundthedinnertable.
MrsClaus’s HappyHour
JoinMrs.Clausforamerrymid-weekbar hopinNapier.She’llbedishingoutspot prizes,includingvouchersforfreepintsand tastybites-becausenothingsaysholiday cheerlikearound(orsnack)onthehouse!
EveryWedandThurs from11-19December,5-7pm
Headtonapiercbd.co.nzorscan theQRcodeformoreinfoandto findoutwhereMrs.Clauswillbe poppingupnext!
NapierUrbanFarmers’Market
8.30am-12.30pmCliveSquare,Napier
Saturday21stDecember
Saturday28thDecember
Hawke'sBayFarmers’Market
8.30am-12.30pm-TōmoanaShowgrounds
Sunday22ndDecember
Sunday29thDecember
Shoplocal,buyfresh
DiscoverthebestlocalproduceHawke’sBayhastooffer theseholidays!Visitourmarketsforanincredibleselection offreshproduce,meat,bakedgoods,eggs,preserves,anda varietyofartisangoods.
Cherry&Spice
GlazedHam
Preparationtime15mins
Cooktime2hrs l Serves14
‘Tistheseasonforaglazedham!
Thiseasy-to-followrecipefor CherryandSpiceGlazedHamis ayummytwistonaclassicthat’s suretoimpressthisfestiveseason!
Ingredients
Hamonthebone(3.5-4kg)-1/2
Wholecloves
Cherries,frozenorcanned(well drained)-2cups
Maplesyrup-1/2cup
Brownsugar-1/2cup
Staranise-3
Dijonmustard-1Tbsp
Groundcloves-1/2tsp
Method
Preheattheovento170°C(150°Cfan-forced).Linealarge bakingdishwithpaper.
Usingasmallknife,loosenthenremovetheskinfromyourham andlieitinthebottomofthedishandplacethehamontop. Scorethefatevery2cminadiamondshape.Placeawhole cloveintothemiddleofeachdiamond.
Add1cupofwatertothepan.Placethehamintotheovenfor 20minutes,allowingthefattowarmthrough.
Intoamediumsizedpot,placethecherries,maplesyrup, brownsugar,staranisesandcloves,stirringasitslowlycomes toasimmer.
Continuetocookfor15-20minutesuntilallthejuicesare releasedandtheliquidbecomesthickandsyrupy.Remove fromtheheat.
Nowstartbrushingorspooningyourglazeontotheham.To begin,addhalfoftheglazeandplacethehambackintothe oven.Every20-30minutes, addmoreglaze,repeating 2-3times,andcookuntilit isgoldenandsticky.
Summer BerryTrifle
Preparationtime 30mins Serves12
Fulloffreshstrawberries, blueberriesand raspberries,our summerberrytrifleisa quickandeasydessert recipethat’sperfect forthefestiveseason. Remember,triflealways tastesbesttheday afterit’smade!
Ingredients
Bakeryspongecake,cutinto3cmcubes-1
Dessertwine(fortified,likesherry)-1cup
Blueberries-2cups
Raspberries-2cups
Custard-1L
Cream-250ml
Berriesofyourchoice,togarnish-2cups
Icingsugar,fordusting
Method
Placealayerofspongecubesinthebaseofa2-litre glassbowl.Sprinklewithdessertwine.Topwith3cups offreshberriesfollowedbyalayerofcustard. Repeattheprocessfinishingwithberries. Whipthecreamuntilitformssoftpeaksandspread overthetrifle.
Garnishwiththeextraberries,anddustwithicingsugar justbeforeserving.
Tip:triflealwaystastesbestthedayafteritismade. Theflavourswillhave hadtimetoinfuse anddevelop.
CourtesyofWoolworths
Courtesyof Woolworths
Hazella&Strawberry Cheesecake
Servings15
DifficultyEasy
PrepTime25minutes
CookTime20minutes
Method:
1.Preheatyourovento180°Cbake.Grease andlinea20cmremovable-basecaketin withbakingpaper,ensuringthesidesofthe tinarealsolined.
2.Addthemeltedbutter,flour,sugar,cocoa powderandapinchofsalttoamedium bowl.Mixtogetherintoacrumblydough. Scatterthedoughintothepreparedcaketin. Pressfirmlyintothebaseofthetininaneven layerwithabackofaspoon.
3.Bakethebaseinthepreheatedovenfor 15-20minutes,untilfirmtothetouch.Set asidetocoolcompletely.
4.AddtheHazellachocolateandcoconutoil toamicrowave-safebowl.Microwavein30 secondbursts,stirringaftereachburst,until meltedandsmooth.Setaside.
Ingredients:
75gbutter,melted 120g/¾cupplainflour 3Tbspcastersugar 3Tbspcocoapowder
250gWhittaker’sHazellachocolate,chopped ¼cupcoconutoil
500gtraditionalcreamcheese,softened 125ml/½cupsweetenedcondensedmilk 60ml/¼cupcream
2cups/500gfreshstrawberries,cutinhalf
5.Addthecreamcheese,condensedmilk andcreamtoalargebowl.Usinganelectric handheldbeater,beatonhighspeedfor about30seconds,untilsmooth.Addthe meltedHazellamixtureandbeatagain,until combinedandnostreaksremain.
6.Pourthecheesecakefillingoverthecooled baseandspreaditoutintoanevenlayer.Tap thetinonthebenchafewtimestolevelitout. Coverwithclingfilmandplaceinthefridge tochillfor3-4hours,untilthencheesecake hascompletelyset.
7.Oncethecheesecakehasset,removeit fromthecaketin.Peelawaythebakingpaper andtransfertoaservingplate.Topwiththe strawberries.
RecipecourtesyofWhittaker’s.
Alittlebitnew andalittlebitold
JewellerytrendsinNewZealandfor2024areafascinating blendoftimelesseleganceandcontemporaryinnovation. Herearesomeofthekeytrendsshapingthejewellery landscapethisyear:
Tennisbracelets
andnecklaces
Tennisbraceletsandnecklaces continuetobeiconicpiecesinfine jewellery.Thesestylesfeaturea continuousrowofdiamonds,offering arangefromdelicatestrandsperfect foreverydayweartoboldstatement pieceswithsignificantcaratweights. Theclassicdesignsoftenusenatural orlaboratory-growndiamondssetin yelloworwhitegold.Contemporary takesincludefancycutstones, graduatedstones,oreven‘floating tennis’designswhereindividualstones areseparatedbythreadsofgold. Elevatedclassics
Certainjewellerystylesremain classicsforareason.Diamondearrings, essentialhoops,andgoldchainsare staplesinanyjewellerycollection.New designsoffermodernupdatesonthese timelesspieces.Moderndiamond
earringsmightincludehoopearrings withadiamonddrop,graduatedear climbers,orlaboratory-growndiamond studsinfancycuts.
Statementeternityrings
Eternityrings,traditionallypartof abridalringstack,arenowbeing embracedasfashionrings.Theserings featurefulldiamondbandsandare gainingpopularityfortheirversatility. Contemporarystylesincludebold designswithroundbrilliant,emerald,or ovalcutlaboratory-growndiamonds.
Sustainableand ethicaljewellery
Sustainabilityisasignificanttrend inNewZealand’sjewellerymarket. Consumersareincreasinglyseekingout piecesmadefromrecycledmaterials andresponsiblysourcedgems.This trendreflectsabroadercommitmentto environmentalresponsibilityandethical fashion.
Pearljewellery
Pearlsaremakingastrong comeback,withdesignsthatblend traditionalbeautywithmodern innovation.Trendsincludeoversized pearls,mixedmaterialslikeleatherand wood,anddarkerhuessuchasblack, grey,anddeepblues.Vintage-inspired designs,suchasArtDecostylesand heirloom-qualitypieces,arealso popular.
Spoilyourselforsomeone specialthisChristmas!
Dresstoimpress!
Makethemostofthe opportunitytogetreadyfor theannualfamilyChristmas photo–bookyourfacialinifyou haven’talreadydoneso,checkon yourhairandnailsappointments anddecidewhatyouaregoingto wear!
Havealookthroughthewardrobe –youmaybesurprisedatwhat youcandowithsomethingyou haven’twornforawhilewithdifferent accessories,prettyjewelleryand strappyshoesandmake-up-you’re readytoparty!
Ifyouwanttotreatyourselfthen findthatstunningdressorgorgeous shoesoranoutfitthatyoufeel specialin-it’sallabouthowyou feel.Thereisplentyofchoiceforall budgetswithqualitynotdictated byprice.Letyourinnerselfshine throughandenjoy!
Stress free Christmas s StressfreeChristmas
Theholidayseasoncanbea wonderfultimefilledwithjoy,butitcan alsobestressful.Herearesometipsto helpyouhaveastress-freeChristmas:
Planahead
Startyourpreparationsearly.Makealistof everythingyouneedtodo,frombuyinggiftsto planningmeals.Spreadouttasksoverseveralweeks toavoidlast-minuterushes.Useacalendarto schedulespecificdaysforshopping,decorating,and otheractivities.
Setabudget
Financialstressiscommonduringtheholidays. Determinehowmuchyoucanaffordtospendand sticktoit.Considerhomemadegiftsorsettingupa familygiftexchangetoreducecosts.Remember,it’s thethoughtthatcounts,notthepricetag. Simplifygift-giving Gift-givingcanbeoneofthemoststressfulpartsof Christmas.Simplifyitbyfocusingonmeaningfulgifts ratherthanexpensiveones.Youcanalsosuggesta SecretSantaexchange,whereeachpersonbuysagift foroneotherperson,reducingthenumberofgiftsyou needtopurchase.
Delegatetasks
Youdon’thavetodoeverythingyourself.Involve familymembersinthepreparations.Assigntaskslike decorating,cooking,orwrappinggiftstodifferent
people.Thisnotonlylightensyourloadbutalsomakes everyonefeelinvolved.
Takecareofyourself
Amidstthehustleandbustle,don’tforgettotake careofyourself.Maketimeforrelaxationandactivities youenjoy.Whetherit’sreadingabook,takinga walk,orenjoyingahotbath,self-careiscrucialto managingstress.
Manageexpectations
Christmasoftencomeswithhighexpectations, whichcanleadtodisappointment.Berealisticabout whatyoucanachieveandcommunicatethiswith yourfamily.Focusoncreatingajoyfulandrelaxed atmosphereratherthanstrivingforperfection.
Stayorganised
Keepyourhomeorganizedtoreducestress. Declutterbeforeyoustartdecoratingtomake spaceforholidayitems.Usestoragebinstokeep decorationsandsuppliesinorder.Anorganizedspace canhelpyoufeelmoreincontrol.
Enjoythemoment
Finally,remembertoenjoythemoment.Christmas isaboutspendingtimewithlovedonesandcreating memories.Don’tgetsocaughtupinthepreparations thatyouforgettoenjoythefestivities.Taketimeto appreciatethelittlethingsandcherishthetimespent withfamilyandfriends.
Karen Walker Girl with a Bow
Karen Walker Delicious Cocktail Rings
Selection of stunning dresses courtesy of TreliseCooper
Strappy footwear courtesy of MInx
ELECTRICBIKE
Withacombined41yearsofexperience betweenthem,DaveMcGregorand SteveHumphreysarenowbacktogether runningHawkesBay’sonlyexclusiveElectric bikeshop,ElectrifyNZlocatedinTaradale.
Wellknowninthelocalcyclingcommunity,Dave andStevearebothpassionatee-bikeridersand frequentthemanyfantasticcycletrailsavailable inHawke’sBay.Havingworkedtogetherinthe past,thenewteamatElectrifyarethrilledto bebacktogetherandexcitedtobringtheir combinedknowledgetothoseinthecommunity lookingforadvicewhenitcomestopurchasing ane-bike.
Asspecialistsinthefield,theteamatElectrify
areheretohelppeoplefindtheperfectelectric biketosuittheirindividualneeds.Whetherit’s forcommutingtowork,exploringthelocaltrails, orjustlookingforafunandeco-friendlywayto getaround,DaveandStevehavegotitcovered. Theypridethemselvesontheirservice,and they’rededicatedtohelpingcustomersfindthe e-bikethat’sjusttherightfit.
Itcanbedauntingwhenfirstlookingtopurchase ane-bikeasthereissuchawiderangeonthe market.AtElectrify,theystockacarefully curatedselectionofrenownede-bikebrands includingSmartmotion,Black,KTM,Whisper, Haibike–allofwhichhaveoptionsforthosejust startingoutontheire-bikejourney.
Consideringthatthereareover200kmsworth ofcycletrailswithinHawke’sBay,thosewho taketheplungewon’tbegettingboredany timesoon.WiththecoolermonthsaheadDave andStevenotethatakeybenefitofane-bike isthatitallowsyoutocarryonwitharide withoutgettingfatiguedinwindyconditions–particularlyinthosehillylocations.
Taketheguessworkoutofyourdecisionand talktoanexpertsoyoucanensurethatyou aregettingthecorrectmodelforyourpersonal situation.VisitDaveandSteveat244Gloucester St,Taradale,andexperiencetheelectrifying differencethatElectrifyNZHawkesBaycan maketoyourcyclingjourney.
