Britomart Scenezine #11 by Britomart

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edition SUMMER’13

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR BRITOMART LOCALS NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOURS THE BEST CHRISTMAS CARD EVER SOUNDS OF THE SUMMER COOL AS ICE INTO THE ZONE FASHION: DAYTIME TO DUSK THE BUSY BEES OF BUSINESS ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS HIP COMES TO BRITOMART BEAUTY SERVICES AT BRITOMART FASHION: HEY, SAILOR FASHION: TOUR DE FRANCE BOLD BELLES HISTORY OFTEN REPEATS BRITOMART MOVERS & SHAKERS SHOPPING: LADY LOVE SHOPPING: MAN ZONE SPOTLIGHT ON… THE BUSINESS BAKERY SANCTUARY IN THE CITY ART AT BRITOMART SHOPPING SHORTS COMING EVENTS CHRISTMAS AT BRITOMART EATING & DRINKING: SWEET TREATS THE CITY FARMERS’ MARKET AT BRITOMART DEVELOPMENT DOWNLOAD WATER FOR AFRICA EATING & DRINKING: TOP TIPPLES EVENTS AT BRITOMART COOPER AND COMPANY LADIES & GENTS ON THE SCENE RANDOM BITS BRITOMART BUSINESS DIRECTORY VINTAGE SOUL

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SARAH HULL, HANNAH SHIEFF, NICKI JUDKINS, KELLY PARLANE, TANIA KENT, DITA DE BONI, CATHERINE BELL, VANESSA TRETHEWEY, KARYN CLARE, KATE MONTGOMERY, HELENE RAVLICH, EMMA GLEASON

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Our biggest news this issue is the opening of The Pavilions at Britomart, the beautiful new shopping and dining complex in the centre of the precinct. We’re delighted to be welcoming Bobbi Brown, Juliette Hogan, Karen Walker, Kathryn Wilson, Lineage, Taylor Boutique, Trelise Cooper and Trelise Cooper Boardroom to The Pavilions. Just as exciting is the arrival of three new eateries in The Pavilions – bistro Ortolana, dessert restaurant Milse and gelateria and artisan bakery The Store. And just opened on Tyler Street: Japanese shochu and snack bar Fukuko and homewares store Seletti. Other new arrivals since our last issue of Scenezine are Xuxu, which opened in the Levy Building in August, White’s & Co. in the Atrium and OFF Wax & Brow Bar on Galway Street. Welcome to all of you! All this excitement is just in time for Christmas and what is shaping up to be an amazing summer at Britomart. The precinct is already feeling very festive, with Christmas lights and music, the party season in full swing and a great market day planned for Saturday 15 December (see page 60). We’ve got top DJs rocking Takutai Square Thursday to Sunday all summer. And in early March we have Britomart Fashion Sessions, a series of catwalk fashion shows taking place at Atrium on Takutai (see page 61). We hope you’ll find plenty of other reasons to come and eat, drink, shop and hang out here in this issue. We look forward to seeing you in the precinct soon – roll on summer at Britomart!

ON THE COVER: Olivia wears top by Ted Baker; skirt by Karen Walker; belt by WORLD Man at WORLD; sunglasses, necklace and shoes by Karen Walker, stool by Douglas + Bec for Kate Sylvester from Kate Sylvester. Fashion shoot on page 18.

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britomart locals BENNY CASTLES from WORLD

THESE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE THINGS... Some of our notable neighbours reveal their BRITOMART PICKS.

BEST BREAKFAST?

Croque Monsieur at L’Assiette... it makes me feel so chic, but also a little bloated in a good... French... way.

BEST COFFEE?

Eighthirty coffee from White’s & Co, accompanied by a conversation about taxidermy.

BEST ROMANTIC NIGHT OUT?

A fashion show starring WORLD at Atrium on Takutai, with dinner at Ebisu afterwards!

BEST PLACE TO TAKE YOUR PARENTS?

The Big Fella (Father) gets the long walk to the heavens at Tyler Street Garage for a beer. ‘Haute Dawg’ (Mother) needs the refinement of Cafe Hanoi... so do I, actually.

BEST PLACE TO TAKE YOUR KIDS?

Yoooobeeeeee... if you have some mileage on the AMEX?! Otherwise get them a crêpe at the City Farmers’ Market.

BEST INSIDER’S SECRET?

WORLD has the best changing rooms in Britomart, Auckland, New Zealand, Oceania, Southern Hemisphere... possibly the WORLD... Zebras is all I’m going to say... just try something on.

FAVOURITE TIPPLE?

Stolen Rum, paid for and mixed with anything.

GUILTIEST INDULGENCE?

A day off... and doing all of the above.

FAVOURITE LUXURY PURCHASE?

Giving Greg Murrell of Ryder Salon the opportunity to make me a different man, with just a pair of scissors and a basin.

BEST BARGAIN?

Gregor Kregar sculpture at WORLD... don’t ask the price.

BEST WINDOW SHOPPING?

Tyler Street, three polarising characters in three short steps!

MOST FREQUENTED?

WORLD. Come visit me, bring me a crêpe from the market and I’ll spray you so you smell like Cary Grant!

BEST AFTER-WORK UNWIND?

A glass of Man O’ War wine care of WORLD on late night Thursdays... have you tried ‘Warspite’?

BEST PLACE TO PULL AN ALL-NIGHTER? Home?

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ANY OTHER BRITOMART LOVES YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE? The nice people that make it all work, from the friendly yet strapping security guards to the team at Britomart HQ.

Christy Conetta from Laundromat BoutiquE BEST BREAKFAST?

Anywhere with good gluten-free toast and poached eggs – like Quay Street Cafe! – as that’s my perfect breakfast.

BEST COFFEE?

Def Shaky Isles … love the coffee… love the staff!

BEST ROMANTIC NIGHT OUT? Agents & Merchants.

BEST PLACE TO TAKE YOUR PARENTS?

The Britomart Country Club for a drink and to watch a sporting event. It’s the ideal spot to relax.

BEST INSIDER’S SECRET?

shaky isles BEST WINDOW SHOPPING? Ted Baker.

MOST FREQUENTED?

Laundromat Boutique… I love my store!

CURRENTLY LOVING?

OFF Wax & Brow Bar. I just had my first appointment there – the girls are gorgeous and the service is amazing! They are getting my brows sorted for my wedding in April next year… wahooo!

BEST AFTER-WORK UNWIND? The Britomart Country Club.

For the coolest quick bite with the girls after work… we heart Mexico! Awesome atmosphere, but oh so cool and laid back. Love the freshness of the eats… way too yummy!

BEST PLACE TO PULL AN ALL-NIGHTER?

FAVOURITE TIPPLE?

We are so loving our homewares we have in store at Laundromat Boutique… like the Imm Living collections and DL & Company and Archipelago candles – total perfection for Christmas time! FYI people it’s only a few weeks from this interview!

Anywhere that serves the perfect pinot noir! Love Agents & Merchants.

FAVOURITE LUXURY PURCHASE?

I collect art and homewares so those are my splurges.

Those days are well over!

ANY OTHER BRITOMART LOVES?

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DOOR NEIGHBOURS

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THE BEST CHRISTMAS CARD EVER THE NEW BRITOMART BLACK GIFT CARD COMES TO THE CHRISTMAS-SHOPPING RESCUE. Okay, it is a bit of a ‘first world problem’, but deciding what to buy for everyone on your list, and ensuring it’s something they like, can genuinely occupy a lot of mental real estate at this time of year. Luckily this year there’s a solution that will please anyone who likes top-notch gifts and services – and that’s most of us. The new Britomart Black Gift Card is a superb solution; once it’s loaded up with the amount of your choosing, your giftee will be able to spend it in over 55 of the hottest bars, restaurants and designer stores in Auckland – all right here at Britomart. Put away any thoughts of old-fashioned gift vouchers. The Britomart Black Gift Card, with its stylish black-on-black branding, is packaged to perfection in a beautiful box or ribbon-tied gift bag and

is guaranteed to be totally tantalising under the Christmas tree. Of course it won’t be under the tree or in its packaging for long. Your lucky Britomart Black Gift Card recipient will have an amount of your choice to spend anywhere in the Britomart precinct in the next 12 months. It’s the enormous selection and quality of choice that make this gift card unique: fine-dining restaurants to bistros and cafes; beauty and specialty stores to designer fashion boutiques; health and beauty services to valet or regular parking. A full list of participating retailers can be found at www.britomart.org/britomart-black. As well as being super easy to spend, the Britomart Black Gift Card is simple to buy, saving you from the feverish December crowds. You can buy cards online and have them couriered to you or your recipient, or purchase them at

Britomart Car Park Reception. They’ll also be on sale at giftwrapping stalls around Britomart in the leadup to Christmas. The Britomart Black Gift Card is also an excellent idea for corporates looking for a fresh gift idea, with customised and bulk orders of cards for clients and staff available on request. The Britomart Black Gift Card is an easy, elegant way to bring the best selection of goods and services to those on your Christmas list this year; it’s the best Christmas card you’ll be giving all season! To buy Britomart Black Gift Cards online visit www.britomart.org/ britomart-black. Gift cards are also available at Britomart Car Park Reception, on the corner of Britomart Place and Scene Lane, or at Britomart giftwrapping stations from 7 December (see page 62).

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SOUNDS OF THE SUMMER AS THE WEATHER MELLOWS OUT, SO WILL THE ATMOSPHERE IN TAKUTAI SQUARE, WITH DJS PLAYING LIVE THURSDAY TO SUNDAY ALL SUMMER LONG. TUNE YOUR EARS TO BRITOMART FM. Nothing quite gets you into the cruisy summer vibe like live music in the open air, and this summer there’s Britomart FM to lubricate the social atmosphere downtown. From now until the end of March 2013, an entertaining lineup of top local DJs will be spinning tunes in Takutai Square from 12pm to 3pm every Thursday to Sunday. Listeners lounging in the bean bags on the lawn or nursing a drink at the outdoor cafe and bar tables will soak up sounds from DJs familiar to

frequenters of Britomart bars. Those outside the precinct can tune in and listen via the live stream player on the home page at www.britomart.org. An extensive Britomart FM playlist will also stream round the clock outside the live DJ hours. It’s the result of a creative collaboration between Britomart and local DJ, crooner and all-round music legend Peter Urlich. Britomart FM promises the kind of diverse musical lineup that his radio show audiences have long known and loved. “The playlist will be very eclectic, ranging across pop, soul, jazz and rock and featuring songs that are nonmainstream, genre-bending and taken from many eras,” says Peter.

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“Basically if I consider it’s a good song and it suits the format then you will hear it, be it Sinatra, Specials or Shapeshifter. The DJs we invite to play all have similar wide tastes. I think there’s a big hole in the ‘radio’ market – somewhere between bFM, George and National. Hope I haven’t scared anybody.” Britomart’s the only place in town you can eat, drink, shop and socialise while staying immersed in that music-soaked lazy-afternoon atmosphere. Just bring on the sunshine! Britomart FM has been made possible through the kind support of Orcon, Pulse Digital, Mazda and Moa Brewing Co. – thanks, guys! Read more about it at www.britomart.org/britomartfm.

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COOL AS ICE

the pavilions

INTO THE ZONE Britomart is fast becoming a one-stop shopping mecca for Aucklanders. Divided into four distinct shopping ‘zones’, Britomart offers chic boutiques and destination shops that run the gamut from high fashion to street cool and everything in between. The Pavilions

Tyler Street

At the centre of the precinct is The Pavilions, Britomart’s newest fashion hub. Local designers Karen Walker, Trelise Cooper, Juliette Hogan and Vicki Taylor are all opening flagship stores here, alongside Lineage, a shoe and accessories boutique from Jennie Loo, the fashionista behind Ashley Ardrey. Also here are relocated boutiques for shoe designer Kathryn Wilson and executive label Trelise Cooper Boardroom, plus Australasia’s first standalone store for makeup brand Bobbi Brown. Across Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street, street cred comes in the form of iconic Japanese sneakers from Onitsuka Tiger, made cult classics by Uma Thurman in Kill Bill. Adjacent are timeless outdoor brand Timberland and Apple retailer Yoobee, which schools you in all things Mac. And across the courtyard is lululemon athletica, offering some of the world’s best fitnesswear, including yoga pants renowned for their butt-perfecting qualities.

Walking down the Tyler Street laneway, you could be forgiven for thinking you were in Melbourne or London – if it wasn’t for a trio of New Zealand’s finest fashion merchants. Kate Sylvester, Zambesi and WORLD all have flagship stores here, with WORLD Beauty stocking cult beauty brands such as Aesop, as well as Diptyque, the world’s most coveted candles. If you’re more hip than haute, check out The Concept Store, filled with every hue and pattern of Havaianas jandals. Sneakerheads can literally get their kicks – and streetwear – at Co-Lab, choosing from Nike SB, Nike 6.0, Hurley and Converse ranges. Just-opened Seletti Boutique carries the eponymous range of Italian homewares, as well as covetable clothing brands like Bassike and Current/Elliott. For outdoor lovers, Coast New Zealand is known for its chic-buthardy outdoor bean bags and Giant Auckland stocks New Zealand’s biggest range of Giant road and mountain bikes.

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Atrium on Takutai

Customs Street East

Fronting Takutai Square and nestled between two office buildings, the Atrium on Takutai shopping gallery opens with Ted Baker – purveyors of ‘Cool British’ style – and Nike Britomart, which stocks all the latest releases from the global fitness brand. From there, the walk through the Atrium, beneath the stunning planted ‘green walls’, is a must for beauty junkies. You’ll find the only Kiwi outpost of luxury British perfumer Jo Malone, as well as this country’s only M.A.C Cosmetics PRO store. Decadent French brand L’Occitane rounds out the beauty offering, and Swedish stationer Kikki K stocks everything you need for organising your life along with a great selection of gifts.

If perfectly-edited selections of designer, denim or vintage are your thing, then Customs Street East is for you. Made is a haven of truly cool designers, like DAY Birger et Mikkelsen and APC, complemented by a lust-inducing selection of pre-loved designer handbags (including Chanel and Louis Vuitton). Storeroom offers an incredible range of new and vintage denim including Swedish vintage-reworked brand Neuw, and local heroes Huffer. Laundromat Boutique is the brainchild of the Federation clothing team, with that label stocked alongside other hip streetwear names like One Teaspoon and Something Else. Coucou’s well-sourced selection of vintage is sure to garner you a unique find and if you really want one of a kind, RJB Design is famous for its impeccably-made bespoke suits. And for all-weather adventurers, Macpac’s signature jackets and raincoats are the way to go.

Photographer: Oliver Rose Styling: Emma Gleason Models: Olivia at 62 Models Esther at Nova Josh at N Model Management Makeup: Danielle for M.A.C Cosmetics Hair: Jannine for Ryder Salon

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Olivia wears dress & cashmere sweater by Karen Walker; sunglasses & belt by Karen Walker. Esther wears dress by Juliette Hogan; coat by Zambesi; clutch by Ted Baker; shoes by Kate Sylvester; sunglasses by Le Specs; bracelet by Karen Walker.

Olivia wears dress & cashmere sweater by Karen Walker; sunglasses & belt by Karen Walker. [left] Olivia wears top by Ted Baker; skirt by Karen Walker; belt by WORLD Man at WORLD; sunglasses, necklace and shoes by Karen Walker, stool by Douglas + Bec for Kate Sylvester from Kate Sylvester.

Esther wears coat & camisole by Zambesi; bra by Kate Sylvester; sunglasses by Karen Walker. Josh wears suit by Zambesi; shirt by Ted Baker; belt by WORLD Man from WORLD. Olivia wears top by Kate Sylvester; skirt by Trelise Cooper; sunglasses by Karen Walker.

Josh wears suit & shirt by Zambesi. Esther wears dress by Juliette Hogan; bra by Kate Sylvester; earrings, belt and clutch by Karen Walker.

Josh wears suit & shirt by Zambesi. Olivia wears suit by Coop from Trelise Cooper; silk camisole by Juliette Hogan. Esther wears dress by Juliette Hogan; bra by Kate Sylvester; earrings and belt by Karen Walker.

Josh wears suit & shirt by Ted Baker; tie by RJB Design; shoes by Zambesi. Esther wears silk camisole by Juliette Hogan; trousers by Trelise Cooper; bracelet by Juliette Hogan. Olivia wears dress by Karen Walker; shoes by Kate Sylvester.

Esther wears dress by WORLD; bracelet by Juliette Hogan. Josh wears shirt & trousers by Zambesi. Olivia wears dress by Kate Sylvester; necklace by Karen Walker. For stockists see page 84.

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BUSY BEES robert bruce, sublimenz

Generator, Excelsior House AS A BUSINESS COMMUNITY, BRITOMART PROVIDES A FERTILE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CROSS-POLLINATION OF IDEAS AND OPPORTUNITY. DITA DE BONI INVESTIGATES. No man is an island, as the saying goes. And no business can operate without a network of customers, suppliers, stakeholders and innovators around it from which to draw inspiration and commercial success. If that network is right outside your front door – a network of creative, talented and entrepreneurial people who happen to be building the same experience for customers you are – so much the better. And that is exactly what is happening at Britomart, where over 100 businesses are not only inspiring their customers but also inspiring each other; the constant cross-pollination of ideas just one of the benefits of being located in this dynamic, evolving community. Like many businesses that now call Britomart home, SublimeNZ, one of the country’s top experiential marketing agencies, moved from Ponsonby at a time when the precinct’s heritage buildings were just beginning to be renovated. “We had to wear hard hats and hi-vis vests to check it out!” remembers Robert Bruce, SublimeNZ’s Managing Director. The company was the very first tenant at Generator, the

‘part business hub, part social club’ serviced office centre hosting a number of high-end business clients on a resident or casual basis. Since bedding in in late 2010, Robert says he has watched the whole precinct grow and evolve, and says he “just loves how vibrant the area has become”. The melding of business ideas and opportunities has been a big drawcard for SublimeNZ. “Within my first month at Generator, I met one of the team from advertising agency Shine, who became a great customer of ours!” he says. “We’ve worked with many other businesses around the precinct too. One of the great things about Generator and Britomart as a whole are the constant networking events which are great places to meet people and generate business – excuse the pun!” Interior design company Material Creative also moved to Britomart from Ponsonby. Co-founder Toni Brandso says that while the company has had formal collaborations with its neighbours – such as designing the interior of pop-up fashion gallery Curate – there are also plenty of informal opportunities to take advantage of. “In Ponsonby we were quite separate to the businesses around us, whereas here we are constantly meeting potential business collaborators in cafes and bars and so on and striking up conversation,” she says. “Just the other day I met a documentary filmmaker in a cafe, for example; in meeting him and talking to him about what he

of business does we made a business connection that might allow us to collaborate in future.”

WORLD menswear designer Benny Castles – who recently worked with local humanitarian initiative The Village Project on a fundraising project – says the label’s decision to move its flagship store to the precinct was “a natural decision”. The fashion house services customers looking for cutting-edge style as well as tailored corporate gear for those working at Britomart organisations such as Southern Cross Health Society and Westpac New Zealand. WORLD is situated near other high-end fashion houses such as Kate Sylvester and Zambesi in the Tyler Street area, and although you might assume they’d be competing, Benny says the iconic New Zealand brands are complementary. They work together on many formal and informal platforms, and with other local fashion and beauty businesses on events such as the upcoming Britomart Fashion Sessions. Like the Zambesi girls that pop down to Ebisu at cocktail hour and bring drinks back to the store, Benny says WORLD people also frequent the bars and restaurants in the area. The team has chosen to have its Christmas party at Tyler Street Garage this year; in fact, most Britomart businesses are keeping their 2012 Christmas festivities within the precinct. While there, some of them will no doubt be partaking of Moa Beer and Stolen Rum, brands that are both headquartered at Britomart. Stolen’s Roger Holmes says like many other precinct residents, he has worked on some formal collaborations and many more informal ones that have popped up in the course of everyday operations. “The great thing about operating at Britomart is that neighbours treat you like neighbours,” he says. The brand has created special cocktails for its Britomart clients, such as the Cherry Blossom cocktail served at local bars such as Xuxu. But it’s not just retail and hospitality offerings that report success in creative collaboration. Corporates that have chosen to move to Britomart for the beautiful surrounds and easy access to amenities and transport have found plenty of opportunities to leverage themselves. Chris Mirams of Westpac New Zealand says one example of that was when the bank covered Takutai Lawn with poppies to commemorate Anzac Day this year. “A Herald reporter seeing it on his way to work from the train ended up doing a story on it.”

Toni Brandso, Material Creative Chris says Westpac understood the original vision for the precinct: “mixing the heritage aspects of the area with new, premium offerings in retail and hospitality” to create something truly unique for customers. But the model has provided something uniquely inspiring to those doing business in the area too. Simon Cairns from creative agency Milk, who designed the bird-themed navigation concept at Britomart Car Park and commissioned stencil artist Flox to illustrate it, agrees. “It’s a real cultural hub supporting creative services and businesses, and rapidly becoming the heart of downtown Auckland, and all of us at this address benefit from that.”

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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS PRACTICAL, FRIVOLOUS OR INDULGENT – HERE’S A SNAPSHOT OF THE GIFTABLE AND THE COVETWORTHY AT BRITOMART THIS SEASON.

(clockwise from bottom left) 13” Cambridge Satchel in Green from Made, $240; Christmas Cracker from Jo Malone (containing minis of Pomegranate Noir Body & Hand Wash, Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne and Orange Blossom Body Creme), $85; Limited-Edition Fornasetti Plate from WORLD, $300; Fabulousness Neutral Eyes Compact from M.A.C Cosmetics, $96; Mini Red Pansy Earrings from Karen Walker, $279; Silk Bow Tie from RJB Design, $79; XYZ Blocks from WORLD, $65; Penny Skateboard from Co-Lab, $200; Women’s SmartWool Margarita Socks in Crimson from Timberland, $30; Nike SB Icon Snapback Cap in Gorge Green from Co-Lab, $40; Silk Tie from RJB Design, $129. For stockists see page 84.

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HIP COMES TO BRITOMART AUCKLAND FOODIE LEGENDS JACKIE GRANT AND SCOTT BROWN ARE ABOUT TO TAKE THE BRITOMART RESTAURANT SCENE BY STORM. CATHERINE BELL WENT TO TALK TO THEM.

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It’s five years since Jackie Grant and Scott Brown of The Hip Group first discussed a restaurant concept with Cooper and Company Chairman Peter Cooper. Finally, in December 2012, they will open not just one but three new eateries within the Britomart precinct. Already well known for their innovative approach and consistent quality within their current stable of cafes – which includes Cafe on Kohi, Takapuna Beach Cafe & Store and Richmond Road Cafe – Jackie and Scott can’t help but bubble with excitement as they talk about their new ventures. “We want Auckland to be a better place to live, eat and drink – like Melbourne or San Francisco,” says Jackie. The pair see Britomart as an ideal opportunity to continue their quest, with the opening next month of The Store on Gore Street, plus a bistro and a dessert restaurant-wine bar in the new Pavilions development. After years managing international hotels around the world, they headed back to Auckland. When, one weekend morning in the eastern bays, they were unable to find a good coffee that didn’t involve queuing up at a counter, they simply decided to open a cafe themselves. Calling on all the skills learned in five- and six-star hotels, they quickly altered the Auckland perception of a good cafe.

STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE Their desire for good coffee has extended to include all the ingredients they use. So important is the provenance and quality of the food that they now work directly with growers and producers to source everything they need. Soon they’ll begin making their own cheese (romano, feta, haloumi, taleggio and mozzarella) using milk from their herd of 39 cows. The 30,000 free-range eggs they require each week will be produced for them exclusively. From their own orchard at Kumeu will come citrus, pecan and macadamia nuts and seven varieties of pears and figs, and beehives on The Pavilions’ roofs will produce honey. They feel so strongly about seasonality that you won’t find a tomato being served in winter in any of their cafes. The Store, which will take over the space previously occupied by Curate, will, says Scott, be a fast-paced enterprise. “It will focus on great takeaway food, fresh pastries and bread plus takeout meals in the evening. You’ll be able to see all the way through to the other end – through the big production kitchen in the middle with a glassed-in pastry room and big ovens which will bake 16 hours a day. “There’ll be quick-fire service for casual tables in the inner courtyard and at night it will be a wine bar. Oh, and you’ll also be able to watch our award-winning gelato and ice cream being made in the gelateria.”

PREPARED WITH CARE Across the walking street a 90-seat bistro called Ortolana will sit beneath a glass canopy, giving a sense of the outdoors

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but protected from the elements. Here in an open kitchen headed by executive chef Jo Pearson, and with front of house under the expert eye of Natasha Parkinson (ex Clooney), they will take the very freshest ingredients and prepare casual, elegant, good-quality food. Keen to serve really good wines by the glass, with quality uncompromised by the poor storage of open bottles, Scott and Jackie have imported their own 20-litre wine casks, from which they will serve a small number of carefully selected wines. They will carbonate their own water to order and offer housemade syrups such as rhubarb, rosemary or passionfruit in lieu of fizzy beverages. Adjoining the bistro will be dessert restaurant-wine bar Milse, serving elegant cakes by master pâtissier Brian Campbell, who honed his craft in the kitchens of The French Cafe, Bracu and Kermadec. Here, aside from takeout, you’ll be able to sit at a counter and watch as the chefs prepare and personally serve three-, five- and seven-course dessert degustation menus, or à la carte dishes with matching Chateau d’Yquem champagne, dessert wines and spirits. It’s clear that much of the innovation and creativity around dining that Jackie and Scott are bringing to Britomart is in a league of its own. Nonetheless Jackie says, “We won’t be shouting all about it from the roof tops. We just want people to come and appreciate really good food and know that it has been chosen and put together with care. It’s so simple, really, don’t you think?” Catherine Bell is a cook, food writer and founder of The Garden to Table Trust, which educates and involves children in the growing and preparing of fresh produce. The Trust’s latest project is a 1500sqm garden and classroom facility at Wynyard Quarter. More info at www.gardentotable.org.nz.

BEAUTY SERVICES AT briTomart TECHNIQUES WORKSHOPS M.A.C are widely known to have some of the best makeup around, as well as some of the cleverest artists. They love to share their knowledge too, in the form of private lessons from the ‘Menu of Services’, as well as en masse in their much-loved Techniques Workshops. Our favourites: All Out Fabulous reveals the skin-enhancing impact of primers, and Femme to Feline shows you how to take your look from day to night with lashings of sass. Register for Little Black Book email notifications of when they’re happening at Britomart. Services include everything from a private 90-minute makeup lesson for $150 (redeemable on product) as well as Special Event & Ball Makeup and Theatrical Makeup – the possibilities are endless. M.A.C Cosmetics, Atrium on Takutai, 35 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street

FRAGRANCE COMBINING As well as being purveyors of simply beautiful, luxurious fragrances, Jo Malone is the place to go for a very special experiential treat. The in-store ‘Tasting Bar’ offers complimentary personalised ‘Fragrance Combining’ consultations all year round, including a luxurious hand and arm massage and fragrance samples. It’s the perfect introduction to Jo Malone for those who haven’t experienced its unabashed gorgeousness, as well as a chance to explore the possibilities of fragrance combination. The Tasting Bar can host up to three customers at a time (bookings essential), making it the perfect outing for a birthday or special occasion. They also offer parties of up to 15 for private evenings in the store, complete with canapés and champagne on arrangement. Jo Malone, Atrium on Takutai, 37 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street

MALE & FEMALE WAXING Taking the ‘serious’ out of seriously smooth skin, OFF Wax & Brow Bar opened at Britomart in October. Winners of Metro’s ‘Best Wax’ award every year since 2009, OFF is dedicated to zero fuss and maximum professionalism. With four waxing rooms and three brow stations, they have specialist staff in three departments – female waxing, male waxing and brows – and a new initiative just for guys. Known as the ‘OFF Workshop’, it’s a man-centric spot with customised wax and procedures designed to take male waxing mainstream. Their trademarked ‘Brozilian’ – and, of course, the original Brazilian for girls – is a specialty. OFF Wax & Brow Bar, Atrium on Takutai, 56 Galway Street

From makeup workshops to fragrance consultations, from hair styling and colour to waxing of any kind, Britomart offers expert beauty services from the best in town.

MAKEUP LESSONS AND BROW SERVICE The very first New Zealand Bobbi Brown store is now open at Britomart, not a moment too soon for the makeup brand’s legions of fans. Founder Bobbi Brown believes that beauty should be simple, real and accessible, and the store offers her range of signature makeup lessons, designed ‘to empower women to become their own makeup artists’. She also calls brows ‘the unsung heroes of the face’, and the new store offers a Bobbi Brown brow service. An expert shows you exactly how to use the Brow Collection Kits and Brow Shapers to define, control and shape brows quickly and easily, while adding a bit of colour. Bobbi Brown, The Pavilions, 16 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street

DRY-STYLES AND NECTAYA COLOUR Bringing their particular brand of cool to Britomart since June 2012, Ryder Salon has recently introduced a new service category called Dry-Style, which is the answer to every woman’s prayers before a night out. A 30-minute service costing just $40, it consists of an expert restyling of dry hair, and can encompass re-blow-drying, ironing, tonging, simple braiding or a casual hair-up. Before you know it you’ll be out the door with great hair. Ryder also offers Goldwell’s new ammonia-free permanent colour Nectaya, which has the deep conditioning properties of argan oil, 100 per cent natural fragrance and the ability to cover greys like no other. A valuable new asset in Ryder’s arsenal of great services. Ryder Salon, Charter House, 56 Customs Street East

Photographer: Oliver Rose Styling: Emma Gleason Model: Kobi at 62 Models Makeup: Sarahlee for Bobbi Brown Hair: Jannine for Ryder Salon

Kobi wears menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shirt by Leviâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from Made; skirt by Karen Walker; slip by Zambesi worn as top; belt by Juliette Hogan; shoes by Kathryn Wilson; sunglasses & ring by Karen Walker; bag by Deadly Ponies from Made.

HEY, SAILOR AS THE WEATHER WARMS UP WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE COMING OVER ALL FRESH AND NAUTICAL, FAVOURING CRISP NAVY AND WHITE WITH JUST A TOUCH OF GIRLY SPARKLE.

(clockwise from bottom left) Random Signal Jean in Navy Dot from WORLD, $389; Super Duper Sunglasses in Crazy Tortoise from Karen Walker, $349; Zoe & Morgan White Topaz Ring from Made, $748; Karen Walker Sailor Stripe Octopus Tee from Made and Karen Walker, $139; Converse All Star Hi-Tops in White Leather, from Laundromat Boutique, $159.95. For stockists see page 84.

TOUR DE FRANCE RELAXED KIWI SUMMER STYLE GOES A LITTLE BIT CONTINENTAL WITH A HINT OF CLASSIC STRIPE AND A TRADITIONAL TRICOLEUR COLOUR THEME.

(clockwise from bottom left) Saturation Singlet in Nautical Blue from Onitsuka Tiger, $60; Moreporks Cap in Red and Cream Moleskin from Made, $90; Casio Databank Calculator Watch in Silver from Made, $189; Meriden Gingham Shirt in Navy from Timberland, $150; Lacoste Imatra Sneakers from Made, $139; Weathered Shorts from Made, $139. For stockists see page 84.

Photographer: Oliver Rose Styling: Emma Gleason Josh at N Model Management Makeup: Sarahlee for Bobbi Brown Hair: Jannine for Ryder Salon Josh wears shirt & shoes by Ted Baker; singlet by Onitsuka Tiger; shorts by Weathered from Made; sunglasses by Le Specs from Made; bike from Giant Auckland.

BOLD belles

HISTORY Jennie Loo in the CPO Building With the opening of her new shoe and accessories boutique in Britomart’s Pavilions development, Jennie Loo has made something of a homecoming. As a child, when her parents ran the iconic local fruit and veggie shop Wing Kee Fruitery, she used to play in the area. Now she has launched a new brand called Lineage, with a concept store located in the centre of the precinct – the area that Jennie recalls as a municipal bus depot in the 1960s. For two decades, Jennie’s family store occupied 1 Queen Street, and it was here that she grew up with her parents and two brothers. She went to school in the city, lived in the city and played in the city. “I consider myself very lucky to have grown up here,” says Jennie of the Britomart area. “Other children didn’t inhabit Queen Street and the surrounding area every day. We roamed Queen Street, caught the Farmers free bus and embraced all that the area offered us; it was our life.” Jennie’s father, Wing Kee, came from South China and purchased the fruitery in the early 1950s. They were

surrounded by other small business owners, including delicatessens, a bakery and fish and butcher shops. Each November they sold fireworks, generating lengthy queues along Quay Street. “It was Queen Street in its heyday,” recalls Jennie.

LOVE OF FASHION It was here that Jennie, until recently the owner of the Ashley Ardrey designer shoe business, developed her love of fashion. She remembers beautiful fabrics purchased and lovingly crafted from Smith & Caughey’s and Milne & Choyce, and a shoe shop up the road that let her take shoes back to the fruitery ‘on appro’ for her mother’s approval. “I’ve always loved exploring design,” says Jennie, who first started sewing as a 10 year old. “My mother used to buy me fabric, and because I knew it was expensive, I did the best job I could with it. We couldn’t afford to be wasteful.” Jennie’s hardworking parents didn’t encourage a career in fashion, however, so she drifted into science and for 20 years

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JENNIE LOO’S CAREER IN FASHION MIGHT HAVE BEEN ACCIDENTAL, BUT HER RETURN TO BRITOMART – 50 YEARS AFTER SHE PLAYED HERE AS A CHILD – IS ANYTHING BUT.

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Britomart Bus Terminal, circa 1950 was a laboratory technologist for Auckland Hospital. Then a chance conversation – in search for shoes small enough for her size 35 feet – led to the purchase of the Ashley Ardrey stores. “When I heard the business was on the market, I thought this could solve the problem I had finding shoes!” laughs Jennie. In reality, the business gave her the opportunity to do something different in an industry she knew she would enjoy.

HERITAGE AND LINEAGE After occupying sites in High Street, Swanson Street, Newmarket and Wellington, the prospect of returning to Britomart led Jennie to reflect on her family’s connection to the area and the brand she inherited on purchasing Ashley Ardrey.

tHE pAVILIONS So what would Jennie’s father think of his daughter’s return to the community of her childhood, and her successful fashion career? “He wouldn’t have foreseen this,” smiles Jennie. “Girls of my generation didn’t become business people.” Yet it was his vision of a better life for his children that helped shape Jennie’s career. Wing Kee Fruitery and the surrounding area weren’t just where the family worked, but where she grew up; they are Jennie’s lineage. “My father died one week after the shop closed, when the Council ended the lease of all the stores in our block,” says Jennie. “After that, life took a turn; it probably changed the direction I took in life. But it feels good to be coming back – life is coming full circle.”

“Knowing I was coming back to the area where I grew up, I felt the time was right to make a change. Ashley Ardrey was not my name; the new brand Lineage relates to the history my family has with this area.” It also references Jennie’s commitment to classic brands of quality and longevity.

BRITOMART

MOVERS

SHAKERS

Describe what your business does in a nutshell. Suits made by individuals for individuals.

What fills your day? Looking after my clients.

Describe your Britomart. A fantastic, innovative area that is constantly evolving.

Who else do you wish would discover Britomart? I want everyone to discover Britomart – it’s a great place that should be shared.

What’s the one thing that makes you want to come to work in the morning? There are many things… I love what I do.

What takes up most of your time when you are not at Britomart? Family – time is precious so any downtime is spent with them.

What is your favourite place in NZ? Russell. It’s a great place to relax, sitting on the balcony of the Duke of Marlborough looking out at the water, beer in hand. Fantastic!

Are you the cook or the kitchen hand? Kitchen hand. I enjoy food so I leave the cooking to my wife.

What makes you smile?

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My children make me smile.

What is your favourite item of clothing? My latest made-to-measure suit from RJB Design, of course.

What would your superhero name be? I’m not sure, but I would make sure my superhero outfit was fantastic! Maybe Captain Sartorial.

What are you currently thrashing? Mumford & Sons and Ed Sheeran.

The coolest thing I ever bought: A 1957 canary-yellow pedal-start Vespa.

The boldest thing I ever did: Open my own store.

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Who has soul: Yves Saint Laurent: “Fashions fade, style is eternal.”

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Describe what your business does in a nutshell. We’re a south east Asian-inspired cocktail and wine bar. We also offer great shared plates and have beautiful jazz playing throughout the night.

What fills your day?

Making sure everything is running smoothly.

Describe your Britomart.

I watched Britomart growing every day for the past two years and it’s amazing how different it is from the first time I saw it.

Who else do you wish would discover Britomart? My family – but they’re the other side of the world!

What’s the one thing that makes you want to come to work in the morning?

What is your favourite item of clothing? My simple black dress.

Meeting new people and seeing what the day is gonna bring.

What would your superhero name be?

What takes up most of your time when you are not at Britomart?

What are you currently thrashing?

Catching up with friends, doing housework and staying home.

What is your favourite place in NZ? Tawharanui Beach and the Coromandel.

Are you the cook or the kitchen hand? Cook, most of the time.

What makes you smile? Waking up in the morning.

Queen of Sheba.

The name SIM card in my brain! I try to do my best to remember most names.

The coolest thing I ever bought: A gold bracelet.

The boldest thing I ever did: Coming as far as New Zealand.

Who has soul:

My mom’s got soul.

lady love THE MOOD OF OUR FANTASY WISHLIST THIS SUMMER IS SOFT, FEMININE AND LUXURIOUS, A LITTLE BIT VINTAGE AND A WHOLE LOT DESIRABLE.

(clockwise from left) Brush and Makeup from Bobbi Brown, various prices; Amber & Lavender Body & Hand Wash from Jo Malone, $100 for 250ml; Bendigo Woollen Blanket in Spa from Coast New Zealand, $299; The Mat Yoga Mat in Lilac from lululemon athletica, $79; Mr Croc Deadly Ponies Tote in Black from Made, $710; Huffer Kettle Hat in Cream from Storeroom, $89; Half A4 Storage Box in Craft from Kikki K, $24.90; Kenny Belt in White from Juliette Hogan, $129; Toolia iPad Case in Nude Pink from Ted Baker, $109; Rhianna Loafers in Black from Kathryn Wilson, $229; Raf Simons Skull With Hair Necklace from Zambesi, $660; Paisley Scarf in Red from Kate Sylvester, $40; Anywhere Sunglasses in Neutral from Karen Walker, $349; Blackberry & Bay Cologne from Jo Malone, $215 for 100ml; Swan

from Kate Sylvester, $135; Deadly Ponies Silk Bandana in Black from Made, $120; Limited-Edition Roasted Chestnut Candle from Jo Malone, $275; Price’s Open Window Scented Candle from WORLD, $20; 11” Macbook Air from Yoobee, $1549; Glamour Daze Makeup Collection from M.A.C Cosmetics, various prices; Glamour Daze Divine Desire Makeup Set in Case from M.A.C Cosmetics, $160; Nike Wallet in Graphite Shimmer from Nike Britomart, $40; Butter London Nail Lacquer in Queen Vic from WORLD, $29; Aesop Parsley Seed Facial Cleansing Oil from WORLD, $80 for 100ml; Amouage Epic Woman Eau de Parfum from WORLD, $549 for 100ml; Bell Jar from WORLD, $75; Cire Trudon Ernesto Candle from WORLD, $139. For stockists see page 84.

man zone FOR the MAN WITH A TASTE FOR THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE, A SELECTION OF INDULGENCES – AND NECESSITIES – TO PLEASE THE MOST DISCERNING GENTLEMAN.

(clockwise from left) Costume National Scent Intense from Zambesi, $295 for 100ml; Fountain Pen in Black from Kikki K, $99.90; Stureplan A4 Compendium in Brown from Kikki K, $360; Amber & Lavender Body & Hand Wash from Jo Malone, $100 for 250ml; DL & Company Madame de Pompadour Bust Candle from Laundromat Boutique, $155; DL & Company Gold Skull Candle from Laundromat Boutique, $119; iPad Case in Black from Zambesi, $705; Jetson Mirror Sunglasses from Zambesi, $515; Shaving Brush from L’Occitane, $45.50; Goat Brush from WORLD, $55; Victorinox Spartan Swiss Army Knife from Macpac, $37.95; Cade Juniper Bark Scrub from L’Occitane, $65 for 125ml; Nike Flyknit Racer in Total Orange/White-Dark Grey from Nike Britomart, $240; Globe-Trotter Suitcase in Green & Tan from WORLD, $2155; Skinnies Sunblock from Macpac, $35 for 100ml; Bonne Mère Gentle Milk Cream from L’Occitane, $30 for 75ml; Acne Socks in Blue from Zambesi, $75; Boxers in Bright Spot from Zambesi,

$210; Belt in Black from RJB Design, $99; Katchup Belt in Chocolate from Ted Baker, $125; WORLD Man Woven Leather Belt in Brown from WORLD, $109; Nike+ SportsWatch GPS in Black and Volt from Nike Britomart, $220; Green Gel Cleanser from M.A.C Cosmetics, $44 for 30ml; A5 Cloth Notebook from Kikki K, $29.90; Costume National Homme Eau de Parfum from Zambesi, $245 for 100ml; Extra Repair Moisturizing Balm from Bobbi Brown, $150 for 50ml; Marvis Toothpaste from WORLD, $29; Blot Film from M.A.C Cosmetics, $28; Petanque Set from Coast New Zealand, $75; Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Earthkeepers Classic Bi-Fold Hip Wallet in Pine Cone from Timberland, $140; Hydrating Eye Cream from Bobbi Brown, $85 for 15ml. For stockists see page 84.

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THE BUSINESS BAKERY GEOFF ROSS, CO-OWNER OF INVESTMENT COMPANY THE BUSINESS BAKERY, HAS ALWAYS BEEN ABLE TO SPOT A GOOD THING IN THE MAKING.

Six years ago – before Britomart became Britomart – 42Below founder Geoff Ross snapped up the tenancy at the Union Fish Company Building, an old marine warehouse overlooking the Waitemata Harbour. “Back then there were no Ernst & Young or Westpac buildings, and there was no retail,” says Geoff. “42Below had been based in Penrose, which didn’t feel very 42Belowish. We liked Cooper and Company’s vision for Britomart and we liked this old building.” However Geoff’s tenancy was shortlived. No sooner had they begun redesigning the space than 42Below was bought by Bacardi for nowlegendary sums. After nine months Geoff moved on to other things and 42Below was eventually relocated.

Fast-forward a few years, though, and Geoff’s back in the original space, this time with The Business Bakery, set up in 2008 with fellow 42Belowers Stephen Sinclair and Grant Baker. It’s here the trio cook up visionary ideas to ensure their carefully nurtured brands take the world by storm.

“We felt 42Below had worked okay, so rather than just bake one business, we wanted to see if we could bake some more,” says Geoff. First on the block was mobile marketing company The Hyperfactory. The Bakery worked their magic, growing the business and eventually selling it to US media giant Meredith. This made way for body, bath and home fragrance brand Ecoya (which also owns natural skincare brand Trilogy), Moa Brewing Co. and finance company Dorchester, the three businesses the Bakery is currently transforming. The Business Bakery’s premises are the perfect backdrop for their aspirational brands. Visitors are greeted

by a giant bearskin rug, a stuffed crocodile and a gargantuan green chandelier. A huge hookah pipe sits in the corner next to a velvet armchair. Boardroom walls are lined with stag heads and wood and leather abound.

“We wanted to make it like a gentleman’s club – give it an oldschool, high-end blokey feel, which suits our Moa brand. People seem to get a kick out of coming here.” But it’s not just visitors who love the location. Geoff – who is also involved in green growth strategy group Pure Advantage and the Melanoma Foundation – reckons he wouldn’t be anywhere else. “Britomart just keeps getting better and better. It’s a great community. I love being next to the water, and we have great views of Takutai Square. We’ve had events in the square with Trilogy and Ecoya, enabling us to showcase our work to our neighbours. The people who buy Ecoya and Moa are the people we bump into at lunch time.”

NEW

&NEWSWORTHY

SANCTUARY IN THE CITY GENERATOR’S SECOND PRIVATE MEMBERS’ CLUB HAS OPENED ITS DOORS AT BRITOMART, PROVIDING AN EXCLUSIVE HAVEN FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES.

“The original Generator at Stanbeth House is aimed at an entrepreneurial membership of self-employed, typically younger people. It is built around openplan workspaces which inspire a certain type of energy,” says Ryan.

history of the building. Brick walls and blackened steel pillars reference its industrial past, while marine flags, model ships and a shipping-route map feature wall honour its maritime beginnings.

The more sophisticated big brother of serviced business centre and members’ club Generator has opened in one of Britomart’s finest heritage properties, the iconic Northern Steamship Company Building.

“Generator Northern Steamship is more intimate and exclusive. It will appeal to a more senior and established membership and we’ve designed it to reflect that extra level of sophistication.”

Membership packages are tailored to suit the level of flexibility or permanence members require, with resident, corporate and casual options available. Office suites for ‘resident’ members can accommodate up to five people, while there is also a ‘day suite’ for those just passing through.

Tailored for senior executives and established business owners, Generator Northern Steamship is a sanctum for business people seeking first-class serviced office space with wellappointed socialising facilities. According to Generator CEO and founder Ryan Wilson, the elite new club provides everything a business person might need – including a level of service that wouldn’t be out of place in a boutique hotel.

The luxurious first-floor space is made up of small private office suites and a comfortable shared lounge area with sweeping views of the waterfront and a handsome Moa Brewing Co. bar. A private board room is fully kitted out with the latest IT and AV technology, and high-speed internet, copy and print facilities and technical support are available as required. A personal assistant is on hand to take care of any additional little tasks. The club’s fitout pays tribute to the

With a focus on flexibility and support, the club strives to provide a sense of community built around like-minded people. “It’s a private sanctuary that gives our members their own space to work, have a quiet drink, or network and socialise when they’re in the mood,” says Ryan. For more information and membership enquiries, visit www.generatornss.com.

art at britomart

KUAKA KICK OFF SUMMER AS THE BAR-TAILED GODWITS (KUAKA) DID BEFORE HER, SALLY SMITH’S NEW BRITOMART INSTALLATION HERALDS THE ARRIVAL (AND DEPARTURE) OF SUMMER. ‘Here Just For Summer’ is a striking installation of dozens of tiny birds, each frozen in a phase of flight. Delicately crafted by Waiheke artist Sally Smith from aluminium, copper and stainless steel, the installation appears to float weightlessly across the wall at Britomart Project Space. Smith has long been fascinated by layers of local history, often referring to them in her work. Stanbeth House, which houses her latest exhibition, marks the spot that once formed the edge of Horotiu Bay, summer home of

migratory flocks of kuaka, or bar-tailed godwits. Once mudflats with a wide sandy shoreline, the bay was the ideal resting place after an 11,000 kilometre journey from Siberia or Alaska – the longest non-stop flight undertaken by any bird. Echoing their journey, Smith’s installation will spend the summer at Britomart, before moving on again in March. “Where I live on Waiheke we have a small group of kuaka who settle on the foreshore of Te Huruhi Bay over summer,” she says. “Their arrival is always noted and my heart fills with admiration for these tiny birds and the massive journey they have taken to reach our shores. As humans we make that trip in air conditioned, aluminium

tubes – they make the trip exposed to the elements. For such fragile beings you have to admire their courage.” Smith lives with her two sons and partner Chris Bailey, carver of the ‘Pou Tū Te Rangi’ standing posts located in the Sanctuary Garden of The Pavilions. After running her own architectural practice for 20 years, Smith retired in 2010 to focus full-time on her art, which has received national and international acclaim. She now exhibits all over the world and has works in private collections in France, Italy, the UK, the US and Australia.

VIRTUAL REALITY THE REAL AND THE VIRTUAL COLLIDE IN THE REMARKABLE WORKS OF DIGITAL ARTIST JAE HOON LEE, RECENTLY ON DISPLAY AT BRITOMART PROJECT SPACE. In a sublime marriage of the natural and the technological, the works of digital artist Jae Hoon Lee are not what they first seem. At a glance, his richly-layered photographic images appear authentic, but closer inspection reveals an intricately-crafted interplay of the real and the manipulated. Applying subtle tricks of modern technology to traditional photography, Lee transforms everyday objects and surroundings into remarkable compositions.

A selection of his works were on show at Britomart Project Space, the mini-gallery in the window facade of Stanbeth House, from September to November. These works, comprised of moving images displayed on digital screens, explored the textures and details of computers, leaves and skin. In ‘Salvation’, Lee stitched together images of old computer equipment to create a ‘motherboard’ of all machines. ‘A Leaf’ integrated numerous images of a leaf’s annual life cycle, resulting in one endlessly looping hybrid leaf made up of many.

Born in Korea in 1973, Lee studied Fine Arts with a major in sculpture in San Francisco, before moving to Auckland in 1998 to study at Elam. He graduated with a Doctorate of Fine Arts in 2012. Something of a nomad, Lee travels the world collecting source material for his work. He exhibited at Britomart courtesy of Starkwhite, Auckland.

In ‘Camouflage’, Lee created a timeless portrait of his community by melding together random ethnographic samples of faces that he had digitally altered with a flatbed scanner.

SHOPPING SHORTS TEA PARTY As temperatures heat up for summer, Jo Malone will be releasing a refreshing new unisex cologne called Earl Grey & Cucumber. Its popularity as a limited edition has seen it introduced permanently – look out for the launch early 2013. This fresh, light and unique scent is perfect for the warmer months and what Jo Malone does so well. Jo Malone’s luxurious scents and stunning, classy packaging make anything from here a fabulous gift.

BUSINESS TIME Alongside the new Trelise Cooper flagship store at The Pavilions is the relocated store for Trelise Cooper Boardroom, the executive label that proves that when it comes to getting dressed, corporate needn’t mean dull. Exhibit A: this stylish ensemble from the Spring ’13 collection teaming the Kennedy ‘Off the Cuff’ Jacket, Brief Case ‘Blind Obsession’ Shirt and Brooklyn ‘Pocket Change’ Skirt. Subtext: I’m sexy but I still mean business.

A SHOE IN More footwear hits the streets of Britomart with the recent opening of the new concept store Lineage in The Pavilions – created by Jennie Loo, previously behind the well-known Ashley Ardrey shoe stores. Loo’s new concept store features the hand-selected European designer shoes she is well known for, from the likes of Robert Clergerie, Pedro Garcia and French ballet shoe makers Repetto – as well as accessories including bags, belts and costume jewellery.

shopping at britomart CHINA BRIGHT Recently-opened Seletti Boutique brings an unprecedented range of the iconic Italian homewares to the precinct, including quirky Palace tableware and the eastmeets-west Hybrid range of fine bone china. In addition, the Tyler Street store offers a carefully edited selection of sought-after fashion labels. Cult US denim brand Current/Elliott is famed for its iconic cuts and nostalgic take on denim. Equally popular is Bassike – a luxurious but simple range of organic cotton staples hailing from Australia.

TAYLOR MADE We’re super excited about the arrival of Taylor Boutique at The Pavilions, bringing to Britomart Vicki Taylor’s unique brand of timeless, wearable pieces in beautiful fabrics. Like this fabulous Romanalyse dress in Poppy, with its elegant semicowled neckline and superflattering drape – which will take you from Christmas party to cocktail bar to wedding with ease this summer.

WATER IS LIFE Buy one of these chic designer drink bottles – a collaboration between local fashion label WORLD and The Village Project Britomart – and you improve a community’s access to drinking water in Africa. All proceeds go to The Village Project, which runs rainwater harvesting projects in Uganda. The bottles come in 500ml and 750ml sizes ($18 and $20) and a choice of six sweet polka-dot colourways, and are on sale at WORLD, online at www.thevillageproject.org.nz and at Britomart giftwrapping stalls.

coming events FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER-SATURDAY 8 DECEMBER

SATURDAY 15 DECEMBER

MAKE YOUR OWN HAVAIANAS

BRITOMART CHRISTMAS MARKET DAY

It’s National Jandal Day on Friday 7 December, and

On Saturday 15 December, two of Britomart’s regular markets will come together in a special festive market day.

renowned Brazilian jandal brand Havaianas is getting ready to celebrate. The famous ‘Make Your Own’ Havaianas customisation event will be gracing Takutai Lawn from 10am to 7pm on Friday 7 December, and 10am to 5pm on Saturday 8 December. Local Havaianas boutique The Concept Store is inviting locals and visitors to get their creative on and design their own unique jandals. Mix and match soles, straps and embellishments (which include letters, pins and crystal charms) and the lovely staff will assemble them on the spot. There’ll be spot prizes too from Havaianas, nail polish brand Orly and natural coconut water company H2Coco. The event will go on rain or shine – if the weather’s not great it will be moved into Atrium on Takutai. No more jandal confusion at the back door as you fight over whose boring black jandals belong to whom… bring on the

The weekly City Famers’ Market will be on as usual on Gore Street and will be in full Christmas produce mode – strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, flowers, Christmas cookies and cakes and the sort of handmade artisan foods that make perfect gifts. Takutai Square will be transformed into a festive family zone from 8.30am to 12.30pm, with balloons, face painting, kids’ yoga, Christmas cookies and art activities for children. There’ll be Christmas music and a jolly visitor from the North Pole. The monthly Art & Design Market, usually held on the last Saturday of the month, is being held a week early to coincide with the special festive farmers’ market. The December market will be held in a new location – Atrium on Takutai – and starting slightly earlier, running from 10am to 2.30pm.

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Held in association with design collective MoAD (Ministry of Art & Design), this fantastic market offers a wide range of eminently giftable art and design objects from some of the hottest young creative talent around.

Keep an eye out at www.britomart.org for details on these and other Britomart events.

Bring the kids down for a fun day out, soak up some festive atmosphere and get a whole lot of Christmas shopping done into the bargain!

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britomart fashion sessions FRIDAY 1 MARCH - SUNDAY 10 MARCH

FRIDAY 1 MARCH-Sunday 10 MARCH

BRITOMART FASHION SESSIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY WESTPAC

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For two days in March, the Atrium on Takutai shopping gallery will be transformed into a high-fashion venue, sporting a fulllength glamour catwalk complete with VIP showside seats. Six runway shows featuring a mix of top New Zealand and international fashion designers will be held over Friday 1 and Saturday 2 March 2013. The shows will be part of Britomart Fashion Sessions, a week-

January 2013. Tickets include VIP hosting before or after the show and a ‘Bag of Gorgeousness’ luxury goodie bag, bursting with premium products and treats. In addition, two free shows on Saturday 2 March will feature a mix of top local and international fashion labels carried by Britomart boutiques, including Co-Lab, Laundromat Boutique, Made, Nike Britomart, Onitsuka Tiger, RJB Design, Storeroom, Taylor Boutique, Timberland and Ted Baker. Strutting their stuff will be some of the city’s most gorgeous catwalk models, showing off makeup and hair by Britomart locals M.A.C and Ryder.

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All shows will be open to the public to attend free in the standing areas behind the reserved VIP seating.

Along with the runway shows, Britomart Fashion Sessions will

FASHION IN THE BIG LITTLE CITY

include workshops with some of Britomart’s top fashion and

Britomart Fashion Sessions will be part of the Fashion in the Big Little City event that takes place throughout the CBD from 28 February to 10 March 2013.

long celebration of all things fashionable, made possible by

beauty names. SEVEN RUNWAY SHOWS IN THE ATRIUM Four premium ticketed shows on 1 and 2 March will showcase the cream of New Zealand designers, all with flagship boutiques at Britomart. Juliette Hogan, Kate Sylvester, Kathryn Wilson, Trelise Cooper, Trelise Cooper Boardroom, WORLD and Zambesi will send their Autumn-Winter 2013 looks down the runway. All the looks featured will be available in store immediately at Britomart. Tickets will be available on iTicket.co.nz and on sale from

Like last year’s inaugural Fashion in the Big Little City event, shops around the central city, including Britomart boutiques, will be offering special in-store discounts, gifts with purchase and activities. Shoppers will also have chances to win a grand fashion prize worth $6000. The 2013 Britomart Fashion Session event follows on from the success of the 2012 Fashion Collection at Britomart, which also featured catwalk shows in the Atrium. It was amazing in 2012 – make sure you’re part of it in 2013!

CHRISTMAS AT BRITOMART

LIGHTS, MUSIC, MARKETS, BARS AND SHOPS BURSTING WITH GIFT IDEAS – THERE’S NO BETTER PLACE than britomart for GETting INTO THE CHRISTMAS VIBE. There’s a special buzz about Christmas you can’t help but love – the first whiff of summer, the party mood in the air, the start of the end-of-year wind-down. And Britomart is donning its Christmas finery and getting ready to celebrate with fun, festivity and plenty of atmosphere. There are fairy lights setting the new Pavilions shopping zone asparkle and highlighting the beautiful heritage facade along Customs Street East. The Atrium is festively decked and shop windows around the precinct are temptingly dressed with inspiration for gifts and the party season. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, local singer-songwriter Rachel Dawick will be entertaining shoppers with her unique bluesy mix of classic and original tunes. And Britomart’s 30-plus fashion, beauty and specialty stores are filled with excellent gift ideas, all within a few short blocks. Get away from the malls and crowds, take advantage of the easy parking and you might find even the shopping bit of Christmas fun!

GIFTWRAPPING STALLS From Friday 7 December there’ll be giftwrapping stalls at Atrium on Takutai and near The Pavilions. Giftwrapping will be free with a gold coin donation to The Village Project Britomart (read more about this great community initiative on page 69). EXTENDED SHOPPING HOURS The week before Christmas – the 17th till the 21st – Britomart stores will extend their opening hours to 7pm so you can sneak in some after-work shopping. The shops at Britomart – along with the restaurants, bars and cafes – will stay open right through the Christmas and New Year period, with the exception of the statutory holidays. (Though most stores do usually open on the 26th and some hold traditional Boxing Day sales!) BRITOMART CHRISTMAS MARKET DAY Don’t miss the Britomart Christmas Market Day on Saturday 15 December, when two of Britomart’s regular markets will be in full festive mode: City Farmers’ Market and the Art & Design Market. Read more about it on page 60.

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SHOP IN STYLE &PARK IN STYLE at britomart

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SWEET TREATS

L’ASSIETTE

CAFE HANOI

PEAR TARTE TATIN WITH VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM

RASPBERRY GARDEN TRIO OF RASPBERRY TEXTURES

Move over apple pie, L’Assiette’s pear upside-down tart is the perfect balance of warm, fluffy pastry, sweet, tangy fruit and rich, cold ice cream, all doused in amazing caramel sauce. God bless the French.

Here’s a dessert we could eat every day: light, summery, bursting with bright berry flavours. Creamy mousse, light jelly and delicate sorbet balanced by a zingy mint gel and savoury, crunchy sesame: a revelation to the jaded Kiwi palate.

L’Assiette, Atrium on Takutai, 9 Britomart Place

Cafe Hanoi, Excelsior House, Commerce & Galway Streets

THE STORE

NORTHERN STEAMSHIP CO.

Double Chocolate and Bayberry GELATO

DESSERT TASTING PLATE

Fans of Takapuna Beach Cafe & Store’s award-winning gelato will rejoice in the opening of this new outpost at Britomart. They’re all fabulous, but we especially love gooey intense honeycomb, lemon curd and chocolate hazelnut.

You know when you just can’t decide? Or when your girlfriend declines dessert but then gets stuck into yours? Problem solved – get a little of everything. In this case, sticky toffee pecan pudding, mini pavlova and baby ice cream sundaes.

The Store, The Pavilions, 5B Gore Street

Northern Steamship Co, 122 Quay Street

GO ON, YOU DESERVE IT… NEXT TIME YOU’RE CRAVING A LITTLE SUGAR-COATED INDULGENCE, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN BRITOMART’S FABULOUS EATERIES.

so lush...

WHITE’S & CO.

MILSE

MANGO SOFT-SERVE YOGHURT WITH TOPPINGS

HEILALA VANILLA BRULEE WITH RHUBARB & BERRIES

This cute wee servery dishes up soft-serve gourmet yoghurt from The Collective, with toppings ranging from the virtuous to the positively sinful. We chose mango with passionfruit sauce, roasted pistachios and coconut meringue. Awesome.

Britomart’s sweetest new secret is dessert restaurant Milse (‘Mil-say’), temple to all things delectable. Lift the lid on this delight and discover a perfect brûlée, eaten with set rhubarb consommé, wild strawberries and edible flowers. Divine.

White’s & Co, 44 Te Ara Tāhuhu, Atrium on Takutai

Milse, The Pavilions, 27 Tyler Street

CITY FARMERS’ MARKET

EBISU

FRUIT DANISHES FROM PHILIPPE’S CHOCOLATE

CHOCOLATE FONDANT DESSERT PLATTER

Chocolate made Philippe famous, but his market stall offers an equally tantalising array of baked goods: croissants, pains au chocolat. And our favourite: fruit danishes, all buttery flaky pastry with that tangy hit of goodness in the middle.

Almost too pretty to eat, this delight of contrasting flavours and textures plays silky chocolate fondant against zesty pineapple carpaccio, raspberry sorbet and a brûlée flavoured with sour mandarin-like fruit yuzu. Shared only grudgingly.

City Farmers’ Market, Saturday mornings on Gore Street

Ebisu, Union Fish Company Building, 116-118 Quay Street

Sue Menzies has been part of the City Farmers’ Market since it was founded in 2006, seizing the opportunity to “get in on the ground floor” when farmers’ markets were still a novelty in New Zealand. Sue is a familiar face to regular marketgoers and has a strong regular clientele for her popular cheese and salami stall. For almost four years Sue has also been the market manager, overseeing the market setup, assisting stallholders if needed and ensuring every market day runs smoothly.

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Sue’s stall sells products from The Cheese Barn and Basecamp Venison Salamis, both of which are long-established family businesses. The Cheese Barn at Matatoki Farm in Thames has been run by the same family for 14 years and

specialises in vegetarian-friendly organic cows’ milk cheeses, including traditional Dutch gouda, feta, camembert, haloumi and mozzarella. Basecamp Venison Salamis was started in West Auckland 20 years ago and now makes all its manukasmoked salamis and smallgoods in Katikati, Bay of Plenty. Venison salami’s point of difference is its very low fat content – being 97% venison meat – and its glutenfree status. Smoke-cooked over seven hours, it doesn’t need to be refrigerated, making it an ideal food for picnics and Kiwi outdoor activities. “They’re all good products, and people just keep coming back,” says Sue. “Everyone likes what they buy.”

Warm summer days call for refreshing and healthy food and drinks – which Urban Fuel Juice Bar delivers perfectly. Promoting a healthy lifestyle with the ease and accessibility of a market stall, owner Erik Cheah aims to “help the nation stay healthy” and serves 100% pure, raw and freshly-squeezed juices. All Urban Fuel’s fruit and vegetables are sourced locally and Erik’s creations contain no added preservatives or sugars. Pure organic wheatgrass shots take juices and smoothies to the next level, providing the equivalent goodness of a whole kilogram of green vegetables. Alongside the popular juices and real fruit smoothies are hot fruit teas sourced from Kerikeri. Erik is a strong believer in getting vitamins and fibre from their natural source – fresh local fruit and vegetables – rather than the supplements people often rely on. The most popular juice is the ‘Powerboost’ featuring apple, spinach, cucumber and mint. Erik’s priority is to provide an abundance of rich green super-veggies to “maximize the goodness that people can absorb”. Having tried many farmers’ markets over the years, Erik says that the City Farmers’ Market is by far his favorite, with friendly stallholders, high-quality produce and a fantastic atmosphere. A view surely shared by his many dedicated customers.

the CITY FARMERS’ MARKEt AT BRITOMART Every Saturday morning 8.30am — 12.30pm Gore Street at the heart of Britomart

Erik Cheah

DEVELOPMENT DOWNLOAD THE NEXT TWO HERITAGE BUILDINGS AT BRITOMART TO GET THE TLC TREATMENT will be AUSTRALIS HOUSE AND THE NATHAN BUILDING. A full programme of refurbishment for two more of Britomart’s fine historic buildings is now in the planning stages. Australis House and the Nathan Building, both fronting Customs Street East and backing onto Takutai Square, date from 1904 and 1903 respectively. They were first built as merchants’ warehouses and have most recently been home to The Nathan Club and The Australis Room venue space. Restoration will include the cleaning of the interior and exterior brickwork, plaster repairs and new brickwork pointing, polishing of heritage native timber floors and use of salvaged timber to replace damaged woodwork. Local basalt stone plinths and steps will be restored and the exterior will be repainted in Victorian colours. Acoustic, service and structural upgrades will also be undertaken. The ground floor of the two buildings will be occupied by high-end retail and hospitality businesses, opening out onto Takutai Square and adjacent Roukai Lane as well as Customs Street East. A basement bar is also planned, with access from Roukai Lane. The upper levels will house four floors of boutique character office space.

The last full heritage restoration project to be completed at Britomart was the award-winning Stanbeth-Excelsior development one block further along Customs Street East. Stanbeth House and Excelsior House are now home to 1885 Britomart, Cafe Hanoi and Shaky Isles Coffee Co.

Like Stanbeth-Excelsior, the Australis-Nathan project will be undertaken as a single development, with shared service amenities and a common lift and stairwell core. As with Britomart’s previous heritage projects, Cooper and Company is working closely with the Auckland Council heritage compliance team and heritage architects Salmond Reed. The completion of the Australis-Nathan project will bring the number of fully refurbished heritage buildings in the precinct to 10, with eight more to be undertaken in the coming years. On completion, it will be the largest heritage restoration project ever undertaken in New Zealand.

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WATER FOR AFRICA LIFE AT BRITOMART MAY SEEM A MILLION MILES AWAY FROM AN IMPOVERISHED AFRICAN VILLAGE, BUT THANKS TO SOME COMPASSIONATE BRITOMART LOCALS, THERE IS A CONNECTION. In August 2012 a group of Kiwis travelled to Uganda to help build and install four 100,000-litre rainwater tanks at a home for abandoned and orphaned infants. It was part of an initiative called The Village Project, which aims to bring better living conditions to the war-torn East African country. Among them was Toni Brandso from Material Creative, a Britomart business and one of the founding members of local sub-group The Village Project Britomart. Prior to the tanks being built, orphanage workers would have to walk 12km to the nearest well to collect clean water. Now water is collected in wire-reinforced

concrete towers – the same type of tank pioneered on Waiheke Island by Brett McDonald, whose daughter Emily Parsons founded The Village Project.

load that would take us about an hour here takes a whole week over there, once you’ve got the water, washed things by hand, and tried to dry them.”

Life-giving projects such as these spurred a group of Britomart businesses – Material Creative, Westpac New Zealand and Cooper and Company – to partner with Emily and create The Village Project Britomart team.

Back at Britomart, Toni and the local team are continuing to think of ways to support the work of The Village Project. The most recent initiative is a design collaboration with WORLD, resulting in a very cool collection of limited-edition water bottles. These are now selling for $18 and $20 instore at WORLD, at Britomart Christmas giftwrapping stalls and on The Village Project website www.thevillageproject.org.nz, with proceeds to The Village Project.

A well-attended ‘Good Drinks’ evening held in July at The Nathan Club helped raise money for a new concrete mixer for the rainwater tank project. Fundraising is one thing, but actually being on the ground and experiencing how important water is when it doesn’t just stream from a tap was ‘lifechanging’ according to Toni. “It’s the little, everyday things we do with water here in New Zealand that become a really big deal when you’re over there – and it really makes you see things in whole new light,” she says. “Just washing clothes, for example – a

The team is keen to do more to help and encourages anyone interested in donating time and practical support to The Village Project to email emily@thevillageproject.org.nz. Read more about The Village Project Britomart at www.britomart.org/ village-project.

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top tipples FUKUKO

ESPRESSO WORKSHOP

FUKUKO NO 1. CUP

COLD-BREWED SINGLE ORIGIN COFFEE

For those new to shochu, it’s a Japanese spirit that lends itself to vividly-flavoured infusions. New Tyler Street bar Fukuko specialises in stunning shochu cocktails – like this delightful number, infused with orange and sweet vermouth.

On a mission to educate the coffee palates of Auckland, the Workshop is serving cold-brewed coffee, delivering a more delicate cup, lower in acid and caffeine. We tried the lovely Kenya Gatunyu, fragrant with notes of orange peel and lime.

Fukuko, Union Fish Company Building, 48 Tyler Street

Espresso Workshop, Atrium on Takutai, 11 Britomart Place

AGENTS & MERCHANTS

MEXICO

LAKE HAYES CENTRAL OTAGO PINOT NOIR ’09

MULA

A&M has a deserved reputation for an excellent wine list, laden with gems like this gorgeous pinot noir from Amisfield. Dark, rich and generous, with tons of plum and cherry and hints of spice and white pepper, this is pinot as it should be.

It’s Spanish for ‘mule’, but this refreshing concoction bears only a passing resemblance to the Moscow kind. A bracing blend of tequila, mezcal, vanilla liqueur, pineapple and lime juice, it transports you instantly to beaches you have known.

Agents & Merchants, Roukai Lane, 44 Customs Street East

Mexico, Kiwi Tavern, 23 Britomart Place

FINE WINE, CRAFT BEER, PREMIUM AGED SPIRITS AND, OF COURSE, LUSCIOUS COCKTAILS – BRITOMART’S FINE DRINKING SPOTS OFFER MANY A DELICIOUS DROP.

hic!

BREW ON QUAY

ORTOLANA

MOA BLANC EVOLUTION

STRAWBERRY SYRUP HOUSEMADE SPRITZER

Among the 102 beers with which Brew plies the city’s beer purists is the range from Britomart neighbours Moa Brewing Co. Blanc Evolution is a wheaty bottle-fermented drop, with a little added coriander, making it rich, mouthfilling and spicy.

You won’t find bottled soft drinks at Ortolana – instead, these food purists serve their own lovingly-made fruit and herb syrups with water freshly spritzed in front of you. We tried strawberry with sage flowers and citrus zest: glorious.

Brew on Quay, Wharf Police Building, 102 Quay Street

Ortolana, The Pavilions, 31 Tyler Street

RACKET

XUXU

DIPLOMATICO RESERVA EXCLUSIVA

XUXULICIOUS

Forget the nasty stuff you mixed with Coke before you knew better; premium aged rum is the real deal. The 12-year-old Venezuelan Diplomático is far too good to mix: rich, complex, raisiny and full of cakey spice. A revelation for the rum rookie.

Mixologist extraordinaire Milton will happily whip you up one of his trademark tropical delights, made from fruity feijoa, pineapple, cucumber, passionfruit and fennel gin, and the kicker: a decent spike of chilli. A definite party starter.

Racket, Roukai Lane, 44 Customs Street East

Xuxu, Levy Building, Galway & Commerce Streets

events

LULULEMON YOGA RAVE

sculpt women’s 6k 72

at britomart HALLOWEEN NIKE+ RUN

ELLERSLIE RACEDAYS LAUNCH 73

events ART & DESIGN MARKET AT TYLER STREET GARAGE

MEET SARAH WALKER AT CO-LAB

at britomart THE VILLAGE PROJECT 'GOOD DRINKS'

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INTRODUCING

cooper company

Name: Tracey van den Dop Position: Accounts Assistant Describe two things you love about your job:

Which book do you wish you had written? The Notebook, by Nicholas Sparks.

The people I work with and the challenges working with numbers brings.

What music will you turn off?

Three things you love about Britomart?

What do you love about NZ?

What are your plans for tonight?

One of coolest people I know is:

Do you collect anything?

The boldest move I ever made:

The coffee, the food and a sunny day lazing on the bean bags. Gossip session with the girls, along with dinner and wine! Handbags and shoes.

What do you want to know about the future? Nothing. I like the mystery of not knowing.

What are you doing to help save the world? I recycle at home and at work.

What are you an expert at?

I wouldn’t call myself an expert at anything, but I do seem to always have to be somewhere… never any spare time to do nothing.

What can’t you live without? Family and friends.

Heavy metal.

Summer. I love the beaches and a good BBQ. My sister, she is amazing.

Leaving NZ at 21 by myself to travel Europe on Contiki. Highly recommended to all, except not on a tight budget!

What does the word soul bring to mind? Something deep down inside you.

Top five: Destinations still to see Vancouver Hawaii South America Greek Islands Croatia

ladies &gents xuxu

Name: Dave Bensley Position: Development Describe two things you love about your job:

I feel privileged to be involved in creating something special at Britomart, and I love that the bar is set high.

Three things you love about Britomart? Coffee, the laughs and the ‘precinct feel’.

What are your plans for tonight? Taking Debs out for dinner.

Do you collect anything?

Classic old cars – it’s a bad habit.

What do you want to know about the future?

Who is going to win the next All Black game so I can put 10K on it!

What are you doing to help save the world? Nothing that I know of.

What are you an expert at? Getting a lot done.

What music will you turn off? Death metal – love the rest!

What do you love about NZ?

The lot – it’s a cracker joint with world-class beauty and great surf.

One of coolest people I know is: My dad.

The boldest move I ever made: Walking down the aisle.

What does the word soul bring to mind?

Being real with people and letting them into your life so you can share it with them.

Top five: Movies

The Shawshank Redemption Big Wednesday A Bridge Too Far (the first movie I saw with Dad) The Matrix Monty Python and the Holy Grail

What can’t you live without? My wonderful wife.

Which book do you wish you had written? Ben Hur, by Lew Wallace. Epic.

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Zambesi Eyewear Launch AT The Nathan Club Photos by Snapstar 78

ON THE SCENE

Warner Music Awards Afterparty at Tyler Street Garage Photos by Snapstar

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ON THE SCENE

generator mid winter christmas party photos by snapstar

1885 BASEMENT Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Party Photos by Snapstar

ON THE SCENE

Converse All Star Party at 1885 Photos by Snapstar

BRITOMART RANDOM BITS hello, scout SMILE… THE TOOTH COMPANY’S COMING We’re looking forward to welcoming Auckland’s funkiest dental practice, The Tooth Company, to Britomart in February. The dentist with a difference will be opening on Customs Street East next to Ryder Salon, with a welcoming environment and customer-focused approach that promises to take at least some of the pain out of going to the dentist.

IT’S A SHOE ROOM! IN A VAN! The Nike van is a regular sight in Takutai Square on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings, hanging out with the Nike+ Run Club. It’s filled with shoe boxes so runners can test drive the latest, awesomest Nike styles. Keen to get amongst it? Info at www.facebook. com/nikebritomart.

NEWSFLASH! SIGN UP! Are you getting our new

fortnightly newsletter, Britomart Newsflash? If not, you’re missing out on the latest hot deals, news and events in the precinct. Subscribe at www.britomart. org/newsflash and get the heads up on what’s up at Britomart.

BRITOMART RANDOM BITS SLOW-MO PROMO Projected onto the wall above The Britomart Country Club in November: an ultra-slow-mo film featuring Kiwi celebrities like you’ve never seen them. The film was made to raise awareness for Y for Youth, a notfor-profit group targeting New Zealand’s grim youth statistics. The four-minute 2000-frames-per-second looped clip showed muso Tiki Taane jumping in slow motion, Shortland Street actress Amanda Billing swamped by jelly balls and TV presenter Jo Holley splattered with paintfilled balloons. More info at www.yforyouth.org.

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BRITOMART BUSINESS DIRECTORY 1885 Britomart Stanbeth House 27 Galway Street 09 551 3100

Agents & Merchants Roukai Lane 44 Customs Street East 09 309 5854

Beyond Design

Old Sofrana House Level 3, 18 Customs Street East 09 306 4140

Big Communications Levy Building Level 2, 20 Customs Street East 09 304 2810

bobbi brown

The Pavilions 16 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 222 0035

Brazilian Training Academy Quay Building Level 3, 106-108 Quay Street 09 356 7120

Brendan turner

Masonic House Level 3, 30-32 Customs Street East 021 997 008

CAAHT Studio Architects Old Sofrana House Level 3, 18 Customs Street East 09 307 6600

Cafe Hanoi

Excelsior House Cnr Commerce and Galway Streets 09 302 3478

City Boxing

Quay Building Level 4, 106-108 Quay Street 09 377 6133

City Farmers’ Market Gore Street 027 346 1762

Clarke Newton

Buckland Building Level 2, 34 Customs Street East 09 362 0069

Clendons

Levy Building Level 1, 20 Customs Street East 09 306 8000

Coast New Zealand Altrans Building 104 Quay Street 09 354 4552

Visit www.britomart.org/find-a-business for more contact details on all these businesses.

Ebisu

Insight

Ernst & Young

Jo Malone

Union Fish Co. Building 116-118 Quay Street 09 300 5271 Ernst & Young Building Level 9, 2 Takutai Square 09 377 4790

Espresso Workshop Britomart Atrium on Takutai 11 Britomart Place 09 302 3691

Fabric Structure Systems Quay Building Level 2, 108 Quay Street 09 303 4373

fabricate architecture Buckland Building Level 3, 34 Customs Street East 021 466 168

the face place HQ

Masonic House Level 2, 30-32 Customs Street East 09 306 0460

Factory Lane

Old Sofrana House Basement, 18 Customs Street East 09 550 4489

Britomart Valet parking

Britomart Place or Gore Street drop-off 09 300 6190

The Business Bakery Union Fish Co. Building Level 1, 118 Quay Street 09 367 9464

Buzz Channel

Old Sofrana House Level 2, 18 Customs Street East 09 379 8920

Coucou

Northern Steamship Co. Building Level 1, 122 Quay Street 09 377 1482

Giant AUCKLAND

Britomart Car Park Building 88 Quay Street 09 368 7561

Masonic House 30 Customs Street East 09 366 1694

dairy transport logistics

Guy richards design guide

Duncan Cotterill Lawyers CPO Building Level 1, 12 Queen Street 09 309 1948

Kikki K

L’Assiette

the Greenhouse

CPO Building Level 2, 12 Queen Street 09 551 8555

The Pavilions 10 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 367 6865

Generator Northern Steamship

The concept store

Maritime Building Level 3, 130 Quay Street 09 914 8431

Kathryn Wilson

Kotahi logistics

The Britomart Country CLUB

Cooper and Company

Seafarers Building 58 Tyler Street 09 307 3282

Generator

Stanbeth House Level 1, 28 Customs Street East 09 551 2148

53 Galway Street 021 550 719

Kate sylvester

Stanbeth House Level 1, 28 Customs Street East 09 551 2148

co-lab

Britomart Security

The Pavilions 18 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 309 6299

Koru central

Britomart Car Park

Seafarers Building 54 Tyler Street 09 365 2969

Karen walker

fukuko

Altrans Building Level 1, 104 Quay Street 09 551 3415

31 Galway Street 09 303 2541

The Pavilions 8 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 377 3326

Atrium on Takutai 39 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 374 4499

Union Fish Co. Building 48 Tyler Street 09 300 5275

Atrium on Takutai 57 Tyler Street 09 550 6456

juliette hogan

Ernst & Young Building Level 5, 2 Takutai Square 09 985 4870

Coliseum sports media management

Cnr Quay Street and Britomart Place 09 300 6190

Atrium on Takutai 37 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 309 4418

Financial markets authority

Brew on Quay

Wharf Police Building 102 Quay Street 09 302 2085

Old Sofrana House Level 1, 18 Customs Street East 09 919 6000

Barrington Building Level 1, 10-12 Customs Street East 09 303 0105 Old Sofrana House Level 3, 18 Customs Street East 09 303 3573

Inhouse

Barrington Building Level 2, 10-12 Customs Street East 09 368 7388

CPO Building Level 2, 12 Queen Street 09 551 8500 Atrium on Takutai 9 Britomart Place 09 309 0961

Laundromat Boutique Barrington Building 12 Customs Street East 09 303 3133

Les Mills Britomart

Cnr Quay Street and Britomart Place 09 367 2280

lineage

The Pavilions 6 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 309 1955

L’Occitane

Atrium on Takutai 47 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 303 3251

Lonely Dog Gallery

Barrington Building 10 Customs Street East 09 550 7170

Lululemon Athletica The Pavilions 5A Gore Street 09 307 1594

LY Design

Stanbeth House Level 2, 28 Customs Street East 09 363 2098

M.A.C cosmetics

Northern Steamship Co.

Northern Steamship Co. Building 122 Quay Street 09 374 3952

off wax & brow bar Atrium on Takutai 56 Galway Street 09 302 0201

OniTsukA Tiger

The Pavilions 2C Commerce Street 09 307 6975

Atrium on Takutai 35 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 358 4200

Online Republic

Macpac

ortolana

Made

pacific channel

Old Sofrana House 16 Customs Street East 09 379 7859 Masonic House 32 Customs Street East 09 366 1693

MAERSK New Zealand

CPO Building Level 3, 12 Queen Street 0800 MAERSK

Matthew Downes Buckland Building Level 4, 34 Customs Street East 021 334 711

Mexico

Kiwi Tavern 23 Britomart Place 09 366 1759

Milk (NZ) Ltd

Altrans Building Level 3, 104 Quay Street 09 366 6152

milse

The Pavilions 27 Tyler Street 027 230 4561

Mindhive

Barrington Building Level 3, 10-12 Customs Street East 09 951 5386

Network Visuals

Altrans Building Level 2, 104 Quay Street 09 309 6066

New Zealand Green Building Council Old Sofrana House Level 2, 18 Customs Street East 09 379 3996

Nike Britomart Atrium on Takutai 30 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 550 6453

Excelsior House Level 4, 6 Commerce Street 09 950 2217 The Pavilions 31 Tyler Street 027 230 4561 Northern Steamship Co. Building Level 2, 122 Quay Street 09 377 9689

peak pilates & Physiotherapy Atrium on Takutai 60 Galway Street 09 377 1718

Pharmaceutical Solutions Northern Steamship Co. Building Level 2, 122 Quay Street 09 379 8205

Pita Pit Britomart Atrium on Takutai 7 Britomart Place 09 357 0000

property consulting group Buckland Building Level 1, 34 Customs Street East 027 473 7737

Quay Street Cafe Maritime Building 130 Quay Street 09 337 0088

Racket

Roukai Lane 44 Customs Street East 09 309 5854

Rjb design

Levy Building 20 Customs Street East 09 309 1932

Ryder salon

Charter House 56 Customs Street East 09 309 9790

seletti boutique Seafarers Building 52 Tyler Street 021 222 6200

Shaky Isles Coffee Co.

TOuch of spice

Shine

trelise cooper

Excelsior House 22 Customs Street East 09 377 9310

Stanbeth House Level 3, 28 Customs Street East 09 373 4430

Skull and Bones

Kiwi Tavern Level 2, 23 Britomart Place 09 950 5900

Smart Sushi

Atrium on Takutai 48 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 369 1771

SOUL environments Old Sofrana House Level 1, 18 Customs Street East 09 377 6822

Altrans Building Level 1, 104 Quay Street 09 948 8684 The Pavilions 2 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 336 1964

trelise cooper boardroom The Pavilions 4 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 336 1617

Tyler Street Garage 120 Quay Street 09 300 5279

Veda

CPO Building Level 1, 12 Queen Street 09 367 6200

Southern Cross Health Society Vice NZ Ernst & Young Building Level 1, 2 Takutai Square 09 356 0925

Masonic House Level 1, 30-32 Customs Street East 09 354 4125

Stolen Rum

Watermark Ltd

Buckland Building Level 3, 34 Customs Street East 09 309 2905

Stanbeth House Level 2, 28 Customs Street East 09 300 3250

the store

Westpac Bank Branch

The Pavilions 5B Gore Street 027 230 4561

Storeroom

Buckland Building 34 Customs Street East 09 358 2848

Sustainable business network Old Sofrana House Level 3, 18 Customs Street East 09 826 0394

taylor boutique The Pavilions 14 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 929 4539

Ted Baker

Atrium on Takutai 31 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 307 2044

Timberland

The Pavilions 2C Commerce Street 09 309 2716

TOA Architects

Old Sofrana House Level 3, 18 Customs Street East 09 974 2964

the tooth company

Charter House 54 Customs Street East 09 379 0099 OPENING FEBRUARY

Atrium on Takutai 51 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 348 9394

Westpac New Zealand

Westpac on Takutai Square Level 1, 16 Takutai Square Customer service 0800 400 600

white’s & co.

Atrium on Takutai 44 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 365 2244

World

Seafarers Building 60 Tyler Street 09 373 3034

xuxu

Levy Building Cnr Galway and Commerce Streets 09 309 5529

YOOBee

The Pavilions 2D Commerce Street 0800 496 6233

young & shand

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