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A world away, just 15 minutes up the road.

Whether you’re a local or visitor to our capital, here are five great reasons to come to the Hutt Valley.

Cruise on Over A short ferry ride across Wellington Harbour takes you to the gorgeous Days Bay. Go for a picnic in Williams Park or soak up a sunset at one of several seaside eateries. The kids can wander up to the lookout—buggies and all— to catch a city panorama.

Legacy at The Dowse With over 200,000 visitors a year The Dowse Art Museum is nationally renowned and caters to art lovers of all ages. Among the current exhibitions is the dramatic cast glass of Emma Camden; the collaborative print and stencil work of Michel Tuffery and Flox; and Legacy: The Art of Rangi Hetet and Erenora Puketapu-Hetet.

Legacy is a truly ‘wow’ experience, from the gallery full of beautiful woven cloaks to the large and small carved treasures, this exhibition is a stunning tribute to two local exemplars of customary Māori arts.

Waterfall Walks Breathe deep and smell the fresh forest air as you hunt one of six waterfalls. From three-minutes to a three-hour walk there’s a waterfall adventure for all. Wander up to Wellington’s largest at Percy’s Scenic Reserve and take a torch for the weta cave.

Jackson Street This historic street is a treasure trail waiting to be explored! Fuel up at an international smorgasboard of cafés and restaurants before setting your heart on a great retail experience— vintage finds, designer fashion, homewares and big retailer experiences await!

Petone Settlers Museum Take a stroll on the Petone esplanade, grab a coffee at Seashore Cabaret and head down to the newly refurbished and recently re-opened Petone Settlers Museum. Situated in one of New Zealand’s most significant memorial buildings— the Wellington Provincial Centennial Memorial, this charming museum tells the stories of the region’s settlers from pre-European to present day. The new diorama of Carey’s Drapery is a reminder of past retail bliss! huttvalleynz.com/captialmag

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nother spring, and another September, our local-body elections are probably the most important thing on the horizon. Officially they take place in October, but postal voting begins this month.

Although I think we are still waiting for the results of official studies, it does not seem as though the change in voting method has arrested the decline in the number of people exercising their vote. It is easy to dismiss the issues involved as dull, and local government (perhaps at all levels) politics as quarrelsome, but I urge you all to exercise your democratic rights. The fight for them now seems remote, but keep in mind, they were hard won. It is not really so long ago that in England one of the minimum qualifications to vote was that a man had to own a quarter-acre of land and a cow. John Bishop has talked to the mayoral candidates to summarise their views for you in a handy comparative chart; and he talks to former local-body politicos about what skills are needed by a successful mayor.

As always, we don’t want to be earnest for too long and in this issue we are celebrating the new vitality of retail therapy in Wellington. New shops and new clothes are celebrated, with our models literally on the move. We welcome local foodies Nikki and Jordan Shearer, a mother-and-daughter combo who will usher in our food section each month. This spring they are giving us fresh new versions of profiteroles.

And our very own baby columnist, Melody Thomas, is a harbinger of spring and babies, in her own special warm and sharing style.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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C O U RT N EY HOW L EY Ph oto g r aph er

Deirdre Tarrant, mother of three boys, founder of the former Footnote Dance Company and teacher of dance to generations of Wellingtonians will sort out your troubles as our Agony Aunt.

Courtney enjoys shooting fashion; her work is fun, spicy and always features a layer of irony. She is currently creating short fashion shoots with local designers, available exclusively on our Facebook and Instagram pages. In her spare time you’ll find her screaming about The X-Files, coffee in hand and cat in lap. instagram.com/courtneyhowley_

NIKKI & JORDAN SHEARER Fo o d c olum n i st s

JAMES O'NEILL Ph oto g r aph er

CONTRIBUTORS Sharon Greally | Melody Thomas | Janet Hughes | John Bishop | Ashley Church | Beth Rose | Evangeline Davis | Laura Pitcher | Unna Burch | Joelle Thomson | Anna Briggs | Charlotte Wilson | Griff Bristed | George Staniland | Sarah Lang | Bex McGill | Alex Scott

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Nikki and Jordan began their cooking journey on MasterChef NZ. Their Kiwi food philosophy is based on sharing, and cooking from the land using local, seasonal produce. As busy mums and businesswomen, they strive to serve up no-fuss meals to feed the whanau and create treasured memories.

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James O'Neill is a recent Honours graduate from Massey University where he studied photography. James lives and breathes fashion and is working towards a career in fashion photography. Check out more of his work at instagram.com/ jamesophotog

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CONTENTS

S K I L L S E T N E E D E D T O B E M AY O R Eight candidates are vying for the mayoral chains in October. We talk to some former localbody politicians about what it takes to be successful in the job

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A CIT Y OF ACTION

REAL SHOPS ARE BACK

SPRING!

Vic’s Vice-Chancellor seeks interventions to keep Wellington on the move

The buzz is back in fashion – forget online and saunter through the CBD

Leap into luxe fabrics with our new-season fashion

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EDIBLES

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SHEARERS’ TABLE

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NEWS BRIEFS

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LIQUID THOUGHTS

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NEW PRODUCTS

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BY THE BOOK

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TALES OF THE CITY

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22 CULTURE

78 SPORTS

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WHO ATE ALL THE PIES?

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TORQUE TALK

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WHAT THE FLOCK

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WELLY ANGELS

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FASHION BRIEFS

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BABY BABY

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BOY MEETS CAT

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LIFE AND STYLE

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LETTERS

HELPFUL INFORMATION

AMUSED READER

The outline of how STV voting works was very helpful last issue (#33, p60).

Something similar should be included in voting papers. It might encourage more of my agegroup to vote.

D A Rose, Berhampore

As a regular visitor to Wellington I pick up Capital magazine in the airport, and have become a regular reader because it always amuses me in some unexpected way.

The covers are a source of mystery as they seem to be there quietly covering the scene in a way that at first glance often makes me think, “What’s that about?” There’s no explanation, you have to try and work it out. This month’s (August’s) cover is apposite in that it’s Wellington on a Plate so sushi fits. But who was the genius who dreamed up knitted sushi. That “made you look” thing is very clever and I’d like to commend whoever thinks up your covers which are repeatedly imaginative and unusual.

G W Simpson, Christchurch

CONFIDENCE AND FLAIR I really enjoyed your article Magic Times (August, issue #33, p50) I know Geoff on a “hello” basis – I’ve long admired his confidence and flair, and his story is just as exciting as I’d imagined. He is clearly a wonderfully capable and impressive man. Are there more men like this in Wellington?

Credit to the journalist, you capture his enthusiasm very well. What a fun read!

Secret admirer, Mt Cook, (name and address supplied) (abridged)

A FULL PUKU I travel through Newtown most days on my journeys around Wellington.

I knew of the Mediterranean Food Warehouse but nothing of its history as a family business. Since reading Beth Rose’s story about the family business behind it (#33), I and my family have sampled their pizza and eaten at the trattoria. It has been good to find out more about my city.

Full up, Island Bay (name and address supplied)

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HERE HAIR

S AV E T H E DAY It’s that time again! Daylight Saving is set to swoop in and rescue us from the clutches of darkness.

Hallelujah! It does mean we’ll lose an hour, but we’ll gain backyard barbecues and evenings on the beach.

Those of you still living in the analogue age should wind your timepieces forward first thing on Sunday 25 September.

STEFAN KLITZSCH Describe your style in two words.

Functional and skate-shoes.

BEEHIVE YOURSELF

Favourite childhood hair disaster...

I had a single rat’s tail. The longer the better.

Where would we be without bees? The powerful pollinators are essential to our ecosystem but they’ve been in serious decline since the ‘90s.

Cenna Lloyd, a local beekeeper, wants to help change this. Join her at The Nairn Street Preservation Society on September 11, when she’ll be sharing the many benefits of urban beekeeping and honey harvesting. She’s also got advice for planting a bee-friendly garden. The seminar is part of Bee Aware month.

If you could have a different type of hair/ beard, what would you pick?

I’d like a full-on beard.

Where do you get your hair cut/styled?

The Powder Room.

Time spent doing hair in the morning…

Zero.

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C HAT T E R

WELLY WORDS

FREE LUNCH The cashier at Prefab is either gullible or very understanding. A Wellyword staffer was recently caught in line with a wallet with a broken zipper. No matter what wrestling contortions he tried the wallet remained resolutely shut.

With other customers in line the cashier took pity. He got a free sandwich.

Perhaps it was the cobwebs inside jamming up the latch?

WINDSHIELD WHITE-OUT We always thought driving off with something on top of the car was a trope from old comedy movies but no, it happens in real life. In Petone a Wellyworder witnessed a takeaway coffee buyer drive off, brake suddenly and swear as a frothy coffee ran down the windshield. Caffeine hit wasted.

TRUST Y DINERS And two Wellyworders were amused recently at a Thai restaurant when the eftpos machine didn’t work. The staff merely said, “broken” several times and seemed quite happy with the suggestion that the diners would return the next day and try again. We are sure they did.

IT'S COOL TO KORERO koia kei good on you! you're awesome! (an idiom supporting or praising someone's efforts)

EYE ON LUNGS Take a deep breath and consider the one in six New Zealanders living with a respiratory condition – that’s one of the highest rates in the world. In fact, it costs the country $5.5 billion a year. Okay, you can breathe out now. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is encouraging everyone to post and hashtag “Breathe Better September” on social media to highlight the issue.

REMAKING HISTORY Art lovers and history buffs can now travel back in time via BNZ’s new website bnzheritage.co.nz. The associated museum on Waterloo Quay has attracted many a visitor over the years, but the website will make it easier for more Kiwis to browse the collection.

“BNZ has one of the best privately owned art collections in New Zealand,” says Heritage Manager Barbara Allen.

"We can now share our hard work with a broader audience.”

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NEWS BRIEFS

RU F F PLANS Hounded (politely) by dog-lovers, Hutt City Council has announced plans for a dedicated dog park in Petone’s McEwan Park. The space is the first in Lower Hutt designed specifically for the training and socialisation of dogs. Further discussion with the community and sports clubs will help to nail down the design and management of the area. “This dog park will offer dog owners a place to train and socialise their dogs without fear of them running off,” says the council’s Geoff Stuart.

EXPO-SURE

NOMINATION DOMINATION

INTERNATIONAL ED GE

Thousands of visitors and more than 130 exhibitors will descend on Westpac Stadium for the Wellington Region Business Expo on 20 September. The event is a great chance to connect with like-minded people and grow your brand, fledgling or established. There’ll be cafes and other meeting spaces on site and seminars throughout the day. Time to put your networking cap on.

Council and community board nominations for the Greater Wellington Region are in. In the Kāpiti area, 55 nominations were received for 27 positions, including six for mayor. Eleven nominations have been made for five councillors in the Wellington constituency, plus eight for mayor. Voting takes place between 16 September and 8 October.

Those not yet enrolled will need to apply to cast a special vote.

A trio of Wellington Independent Schools has joined forces – and resources – to bring more international students to the capital. The Wellington Private Education Network, as they’re collectively known, includes Samuel Marsden Collegiate, Chilton Saint James and Scots College. The group funds an office in China and is branching out into Thailand. A pastoral care programme is proving popular too. “We have already seen an increase in interest for places at our schools,” says Samuel Marsden Principal Jenny Williams.

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NEWS BRIEFS

AGE-OLD CONCERN In the past year, 1,721 new homes have been consented in the capital, but only 69 of them are certified aged-friendly. Geoff Penrose of charity Lifemark, which works with councils throughout New Zealand, says the number will need to increase to 500 a year over the next decade in order to serve our ageing population. Certification standards include safe, level access, reachable power points and easy-to-use taps and light switches.

IDEAS BLO OM Toxic algal blooms are simple enough to spot – they’re the musty-smelling mats that form on river rocks – but their cause has been difficult to pinpoint. Thanks to a decade’s research, GWRC has linked the occurrence of toxic algae in our rivers to a combination of low phosphorus and high nitrogen levels. While researchers seek a solution, “keep your family and your pets safe and away from areas where it is”, advises environmental scientist Mark Heath.

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Zealandia is leading the charge in empowering electric-car and e-bike users. New charging stations in the eco sanctuary’s carpark can fully power an electric vehicle in about half the time it takes at home, while cycles can be juiced up in three hours or so. “This low-carbon initiative will encourage even more visitors to arrive in an eco-friendly way,” enthuses Mayor Celia Wade-Brown. Eventually, photovoltaic panels on the visitor centre will offset power usage with renewable energy.

Public submissions about the Wellington Airport runway extension have closed, and a number of responses received.

Guardians of the Bays Co-Chair Richard Randerson, who opposes the extension, expects the submissions to be heard by the Environment Court as early as summer. However, each party, for or against, “has to be able to examine what’s been submitted and prepare a response”, he says.

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Shop owner ANNIE PATTERSON has managed to turn a personal project into a Wellington destination.

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hen you’ve lived in the same suburb for 45 years, and run a business in the same location for 25, any move is significant. After a quarter of a century on Pipitea St in Thorndon, Annie Patterson was forced to relocate her store Viva, because of leasing issues – it’s now two minutes’ walk away on Molesworth.

“I’m a total fan of this area,” Annie enthuses. “The view from my apartment is absolutely magical. I can see all of the city, Parliament, the basilica, the cathedral and the Green Belt.”

Annie opened her store during a time of change in her life when she decided she needed a project to sink her teeth into. “I didn’t realise it was going to still be there 26 years later,” she muses.

She loves the customers and gets a kick out of ordering clothes and the anticipation of new stock arriving from all over the world. “It’s sometimes six months or a year later and you’ve almost forgotten what you’ve ordered – that’s always exciting.”

Annie has had past careers in the trade section at the British High Commission and in real estate. She’s also the mother of two daughters, one a lawyer, the other an accountant. But her first job was as a dancer with the New Zealand Ballet Company.

“I went straight from school,” she remembers. “In fact, I’d been working with them a bit before that in the school holidays, doing a little bit of touring.”

An injury cut her dancing career short after two years.

Looking back, she’s thankful it did. “I wasn’t at the time; I was devastated. But it was probably the best thing that happened.”

A keen traveller, her current work allows her plenty of overseas jaunts, especially to New York, where testing out hotels seems to be a passion. “Last time, I had nine nights at the Soho Grand and nine nights at the Gramercy Park Hotel. But I’ve also stayed at the Gansevoort in the Meatpacking District and up on Central Park near Bergdorf [Goodman].” That’s just off the top of her head.

Could she see herself living in New York? “Maybe for six months,” she says, “if I were a multi-multi-multimillionaire.” In Wellington, she enjoys the New York vibe at WBC, while MariLuca offers a “genuine Italian atmosphere”. Family, friends, vineyards and restaurants draw her further afield to Hawke’s Bay. While she saw much of the country as a young dancer – “We did everywhere from North Cape to the Bluff, basically” – she’d love to see more. “I’m looking forward to having time for road trips. There’s a lot of New Zealand to see.” Just don’t mention the R-word.

“The thought of retirement fills me with horror, to be honest. I love my work and aim to continue as long as possible.” She also has “many glorious grandchildren to watch evolve”. “I’ve got four at the moment and a fifth arriving in November.” What better excuse for another trip to Hawke’s Bay? 21

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GOING P O S TA L Down Syndrome doesn’t stop Jacob Dombroski (right) living a full life. The Weltec graduate works at ASB Sports Centre, and is a member of the JDK hip-hop crew and Wellington Athletics. Last year he performed in the show Wake Up Tomorrow (which scooped the 2015 Fringe Festival awards) with troupe Everybody Cool Lives Here, which involves youth with and without intellectual disabilities. Now he plays a hip-hopping postie in the troupe’s show No Post on Sunday at Circa until 10 September, set back when New Zealand neighbourhoods revolved around the post office.

FULL CIRCLE On 11 August 1976, the new Circa Theatre produced its first play, Glide Time, written by a teacher and editor called Roger Hall. Now, to celebrate turning 40, Circa premieres the latest play by New Zealand’s best-known playwright. Hall, 77, will attend the opening night of Last Legs (10 September). Set in a retirement community bustling with backstabbing and hanky-panky, the play parodies ageing in typical Roger Hall style.

SUPA-DUPA

NOT FORGOT TEN

Street festival Cuba Dupa won both the arts category and the supreme award at the 2016 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards for Wellington City, and is up against winners from Porirua, Kapiti, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt for the supreme prize at the regional awards this month. Wellington City’s Rising Star prize went to Pacific and Māori arts collective Kava Club.

Memories of the late, great Wellington composer Jack Body inspired his friend and mentee, Beijingbased Gao Ping, to compose Feng Zheng (Kite) about sending wishes into the sky. In its world premiere, musician Xia Jing, who plays the guzheng (Chinese zither), accompanies well-known classicalmusic ensemble NZ Trio: Fa at Victoria University’s Adam Concert Room (16 September), with three new New Zealand pieces also performed. Sponsored by the Chinese Cultural Centre, the concert is supported by the Confucius Institute, the Asia NZ Foundation, and the NZ School of Music.

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FEELING WINDED? Find out what fuels the Wellington wind god’s fury by watching Natural History New Zealand’s documentary In Wicked Weather – The Wind (2005). It screens on 30 September during Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision’s eighth annual winter session of Soup & A Seat, on every Friday lunchtime until 7 October (except 2 September). Also, from 14—17 September, Ngā Taonga shows the first-ever film made about war, The Battle of the Somme (1916).

FLYING HIGH

FABRIC OF LIFE

MAKING WAVES

Wellington director/screenwriter Danny Mulheron has been in Auckland, the Southern Alps, Nepal and India to direct Great Southern Television’s six-part mini series Hillary about Sir Ed’s life, premiering on TV One on 31 August. “It was my Everest, as the saying goes,” says Mulheron, who lives with his wife in Kilbirnie, handily close to the airport.

“I’m most at home on a set and lucky to have a job I love.”

Quilter Jenny Hall has been busy assembling a king-size bed quilt from blocks of fabric donated by Wellington Quilters Guild members. It’s ready to raffle at new exhibition The Fabric of Life (NZ Academy of Fine Arts, 30 September to 9 October), which celebrates the guild’s 25th birthday by displaying members’ recent work – together with entries in a competition to quilt an item that celebrates Wellington’s waterfront.

Who ever heard of a radio station broadcasting from a record shop? Makes sense, when you think about it. DJ Pete May’s new station Rough Peel Radio is playing non-commercial indie music you won’t hear elsewhere from a tiny alcove in Rough Peel Music shop on Cuba Street. Sponsored by local businesses, the ad-free station is on 107.1FM and roughpeel.fm

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SETTLING FOR HA PPI N E S S

NEVER S AY K A H N T

In 2014, curator Jen Boland was combing through the collections at the Dowse and the Petone Settlers Museum when she found a white tablecloth embroidered with four bluebirds and 100-odd signatures. “An enamel pin with the Petone Happiness Club logo was attached.” All she knows is that the tablecloth was donated in 1995 by an unknown person, that said club ran from 1950 to 1954, and that a few newspaper articles covered the club’s garden events and morning teas. “Since then, it’s been a seed in my imagination.”

Now the education manager and community curator for Petone Settlers Museum and the Dowse, Boland is launching the new Petone Happiness Club in September to coincide with Heritage Month and the renovated museum’s 45th birthday. She’s still firming up details, but the all-ages club will have a regular programme spanning talks, storytelling, still-life drawing, board games and sharing favourite objects; see petonesettlers.org.nz. “I hope anyone who knows something about the original club or tablecloth will get in touch,” Boland says. Meanwhile, Wellington Heritage Month’s other events around the region include a walking tour of Petone’s Jackson Street, and a hike along the new Camp Mackay Walk near Paekakariki, where US Marines lived during WWII.

Wellington is a big change from Africa, but Christian Kahnt made the leap in July to direct New Zealand’s branch of the Goethe-Institut, which promotes German culture and language worldwide.

Originally from Hanover, Kahnt worked at the Goethe-Institut’s head office in Munich on literature and translation grants, then moved to the Ivory Coast branch to work on culture and development projects. “After those fascinating three-and-a-half years in West Africa I was keen to work somewhere totally different.

Wellington has friendly people, many different cultural scenes, nice cinemas and cafes – and we’ve had a lot of luck with the weather recently.” He enjoys walking to work from Northland, where he lives with his wife and son, with a baby due soon. “I like Wellington’s hills, but it’s hard getting back up them!”

Kahnt and his staff have chosen 10 German, Austrian and Swiss films to show subtitled and free of charge at the GoetheInstitut New Zealand’s eighth annual German Film Festival (Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, 21–24 September). They’ll be there to chat about the films. “Anyone who saw Labyrinth of Lies will be interested in the political thriller The State vs. Fritz Bauer which won most of this year’s German Film Awards.”

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Like many children of the 80s, Jack Baigent (34) has fond memories of heading to the fish and chip shop to play spacies with his mates. Unlike most, Jack worked the machines one-handed – he was born with one arm. “I couldn’t really play well on the arcade machines. I tried and I adapted, just using my left stub as a way to control the control, but I wasn’t very good.”

As video games developed, spacie machines gradually disappeared from store fronts, and at-home consoles took over. Modern designs made playing with one hand more manageable and Jack’s style more distinctive. “My friends would watch me playing video games instead of watching the screen,” he laughs. “They’d be like, ‘What’re you doing? This is so weird!’”

Adaptability is a state of mind. He describes being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2011. “These things happen,” he says. “You just gotta be tough.” Jack fought the cancer and finished treatment early. He’s progressed and been out of remission since December. Through it all, in the back of his mind, he harboured the idea of opening his own gaming lounge, where kids could play and socialise in a relaxed environment.

“I was on the sickness benefit for a while and then the dole, trying to find jobs,” he says. Help from the Ministry of Social Development’s Flexi-Wage scheme gave him the push he needed.

The ACKO Video Game Centre is running above Sweet Mother’s Kitchen on Courtenay Place. For an hourly fee, customers can game together in a chilled-out space or play in the retro corner for free while they wait.

“It’s all about release from the daily grind,” says the new dad, whose idea of relaxing these days is spending time with his nine-month-old daughter, Tui. “That’s the best thing about fatherhood. When you get that timeout, it’s just so nice.”

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W H O AT E ALL THE PIES? WRITTEN BY DAN POYNTON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES O'NEIL

Rampant cannibalism and cataclysmic blood revenge are ravaging the Wellington stage this month as New Zealand Opera serves up one of the most gory and chilling horror tales ever set to music. In an adventurous bit of programming, Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd is the first “musical” NZO has ever produced.

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tuart Maunder, who is also NZO’s general director and behind programming Sweeney, is about as passionate as anyone could get about Sondheim and says most people in the local opera world are also completely behind the venture, even if they may be used to more traditional operatic fare.

“I defy people not to come and have a thrilling time in the theatre. You just can’t not,” he tells Capital.

Maunder is just not interested in labelling this modern classic, which has had audiences grasping their throats in horror since it was first produced on Broadway in 1979, winning just about every Tony Award that year. Possibly based on an historical figure, Sweeney Todd was a 19th century London barber who, having been wronged terribly by a judge, seeks vengeance by slitting his customers’ throats.

Then, together with his sidekick Mrs Lovett, who Maunder calls “the most charming and delicious serial killer known to man”, they bake their victims into pies, which become all the rage on Fleet Street.

“Operas are just old musicals,” says Maunder.

“Sweeney is the most theatrically thrilling music that you could possibly hope for in a theatre, and it works for any audience member really. Sondheim said if you do it in a small theatre it’s a theatre piece; if you do it in an opera house it’s more an opera.”

Drawing on some of New Zealand’s and Australia’s best classical operatic talent, this joint NZO– Victorian Opera production promises to be operatic in every sense.

“Sweeney has entered the hallowed halls of opera houses all round the world,” says Maunder. “You wait till you hear it with the power of these opera singers.”

New Zealand’s Teddy Tahu Rhodes and Australian Antoinette Halloran, both opera stars familiar to audiences here who Maunder chose because of their “chemistry together”, are the main leads. But equally important in this highly integrated work bristling with Wagnerian leitmotifs, or unifying themes, and other classical subtleties, is the chorus, which Sondheim scored with plenty of soloistic virtuosity. This “Greek chorus”, which acts as our conscience, was omitted in the highly regarded Tim Burton 2007 film of the musical.

“The power of the piece was robbed of something,” says Maunder, who assures us that the “one-on-one” experience the audience can have with the stage means there will be all sorts of dramatic revelations if you only know the film. He says it won’t be quite as bloody as the film, “But by god, it’s bloody.”

One chorus member is Wellington soprano Barbara Graham, who is also understudying the “goody” female lead, Johanna – a most welcome piece of light and purity in this darkest of tales.

Graham, who specialises in “sweet but fiery” operatic roles and French chanson, is looking forward to her first Sondheim production.

“I’m getting more and more into musical theatre,” says Graham. “Beauty of tone isn’t always necessary as it usually is in opera, and I love the freedom in that. I can have moments where I can sound quite ugly and not be worried.”

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Graham’s favourite musicals are “the oldies” but she’s impressed by Sweeney’s emotional and musical sophistication.

“Sondheim’s music is challenging but it makes total sense and doesn’t go where you expect it to like a lot of musicals.

It’s a bit more like operatic composition.”

Graham says the cannibalism is “gruesome” but Sondheim seduces us into believing that it makes “total sense” to Sweeney.

And although Mrs Lovett is “an insane person, she’s really in love… and he just doesn’t return it. It’s incredibly sad.”

Wellington chorus member Cameron Barclay is also understudying Anthony, Johanna’s wholesome love interest.

Although opera is his main thing, Barclay is no stranger to music theatre as he is the only Kiwi member of Australia’s international hit ensemble The Ten Tenors, who perform everything from Broadway to Meatloaf.

“I can’t wait,” says Barclay of his first Sondheim production. “Sondheim’s royalty. He’s in a league of his own.”

Barclay is convinced Sondheim ranks with the greatest opera composers and, from his Ten Tenors work, he is no stranger to “cross-over” works such as Sweeney.

“It’s a worldwide trend now,” he says. “Opera companies are realising that they have to diversify a bit to hold on to their audiences. [Music theatre] can be just as moving and beautiful for opera audiences if they approach it with an open mind.”

Working in The Ten Tenors, Barclay is just as happy doing solos or chorus work.

“A good soloist is a good ensemble member because the best artists are the generous ones and they make the people around them shine, and that in turn makes them shine.”

Australia-born Maunder first cut his teeth on opera in 1978 as a stage manager for Opera Australia, eventually becoming executive producer after a stint as staff director at the Royal Opera, Covent Garden.

“We’re delighted to bring as many New Zealanders back to these shores as we can,” he says. “We have a small population and it’s almost impossible to have an operatic career living in New Zealand, so it’s our job to bring people back.”

He believes international joint collaborations such as this production are the way of the future.

“The landscape of opera has changed so dramatically…

It’s an expensive art form and we need to do everything in our power to not cut output, but of finding cleverer ways of delivering that output so we can stay afloat.”

Graham for one is delighted to be able to work in New Zealand after OE and music studies in France and Canada.

She is part of a new generation of “realist” musicians who like to keep their head firmly screwed on with a “sane” dayjob to balance the notorious vicissitudes of a musical career.

She works in the New Zealand book-publishing industry.

“I’m passionate about music but in New Zealand it’s a hard industry to be your sole earner,” says Graham, who loves live performance and “the fear that you’re going to really screw it up” but doesn’t class herself as a typical “diva”.

Although still young in the operatic world, she says she’s put the idea of having a career overseas behind her.

“I wanted to live the Bohemian life for a while and I truly did. I was very poor,” said Graham about her life in Paris. “I thought I was going to die of consumption any moment – it was very romantic.”

But despite all she learnt in Europe, and winning some lucrative competitions, she says she is happiest at home in Wellington.

“I was never one who would have been willing to make all the personal sacrifices necessary to have an international singing career. I’ve always valued home and family and other loved ones.”

Another highlight of the production will be the design by Australian Roger Kirk, a previous Tony Award winner.

“One thing he does spectacularly is glamour,” says Maunder. “We’ve always said we want to do a rags show – a dirty show. This is sort of Roger’s nod to dirt really.”

But Maunder insists the show is about more than just sordid revenge.

“It’s got a sort of Brechtian political message too,” he says.

“Society’s got to take responsibility for the fact that it creates these monsters.”

And does anyone find redemption in this grim tale?

You’ll have to go to the show to find out: “What happened then well that’s the play, and he wouldn’t want us to give it away, not Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street.”

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JA Z Z I N A M S T E R DA M WRITTEN BY MELODY THOMAS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROSIE DE GRAAF It’s “vaarwel for now” to two out of nine members of electronic hip-hop outfit Brockaflower, who have hopped planes to The Netherlands for further musical study. Their departure follows the announcement of the band’s break-up earlier this year, a split that was both amicable and inevitable, put down to difficulties organising schedules as well as desires for new adventures.

Both Wellington boys and graduates of Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music (known colloquially as “the jazz school”), bassist, synth and sample master Pat Stewart and virtuosic guitar hero Ashton Sellars are enrolled at different schools just 50 minutes away from each other by train – Stewart at The Koninklijk Conservatorium in The Hague and Sellars The Conservatorium van Amsterdam.

For Hataitai boy Stewart, studying electronic music composition, production and recording as part of the school’s four-year Art of Sound programme is a natural step on a path that diverged away from jazz soon after graduating. “I loved the experience and learnt a lot but ultimately factors there showed me that it wasn't my path musically. These days I delve more into the electronic sides of music, and I like to find the common ground between the two,” he says.

Sellars remains on the jazz path. He chose the Conservatorium van Amsterdam for the Jazz Masters Degree programme, and the chance to study under internationally renowned jazz guitarist Jesse van Ruller. “He’s my main reason for coming here… [plus] I just really wanted to be the smaller fish again. To force quicker learning/growth, like being in the hyperbolic time chamber from Dragon Ball Z,” he laughs.

While deeply excited about adventures in strange new places, both Stewart and Sellars find some comfort in knowing a friendly face is not far away.

“When Pat told me he was thinking about moving to The Hague it made my decision more final. We have been best buds for a long time, and to have your mate with you while being away from home seems like a very comforting thought," says Sellars.

“We’ll have a piece of home in each other,” adds Stewart.

Ashton Sellars on the ground in Holland.

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SKILLSET NEEDED TO B E A M AY O R What qualities and skills are needed to be a successful mayor in a city like Wellington? John Bishop talks to several former local-body politicians about what makes a successful mayor, and summarises in a chart the views of mayoral aspirants on some of the issues that will confront the next council.

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n Wellington being mayor is a full-time job. The mayor is the leader of the council and the only one elected by the whole city. Councillors are elected by wards, and the role is not intended to be full-time, although some councillors treat it as such.

The chief executive employs all the staff of the city council, and reports to the mayor and council. The mayor has a personal office and some personal staff.

Councillors have to go through the chief executive to get information and to discuss matters with council staff.

A mayor has only one vote at the council table and needs to make deals to get policies through, but has few “rewards” to give in return. Positions like committee chairs, portfolios and appointments to external bodies (which may bring extra money) are all approved by the whole council.

What makes someone a good leader – a person who gets things done – often depends on the situation which confronts them and the requirements of the job as much as their own qualities.

Capital asked three people with extensive experience at the council table in Wellington and Lower Hutt what qualities a mayor needed to be successful.

mayor of Hutt City (as an independent) serving from 1995—2004.

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All three nominate similar attributes of a successful mayor. Sue Piper: “Team leader, collaborative, sees the big picture, a strategic thinker, and makes good deals.”

Kerry Prendergast says, “A person with leadership qualities and mana, honesty, and integrity; who has the respect of his or her community and peers.”

And John Terris adds, “Someone like Kerry Prendergast had all the qualities. A sense of leadership. A mayor needs to be able to take names and kick butt, which means a quality of assertiveness.”

All three say the mayor needs a strong vision.

“You also need to get people to work together,” says Terris. “You need a common vision and some loyal people around you. I don’t favour party politics in local government, but coalitions are what it is about. Kerry (Prendergast as mayor of Wellington) had a deal with the Labour Party at the council table which got things done.”

Sue Piper was the architect of that deal (which began under the previous mayor Mark Blumsky). “We cut a deal with Blumsky in the 1998–2001 council where in return for support for his programme it was agreed that public housing – our number one priority – was off the agenda for that term. This helped protect WCC’s considerable holding, which is still in council hands today.”

In her nine years as mayor Kerry Prendergast had some struggles getting agreement around the council

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Kerry Prendergast was mayor of Wellington City for nine years until defeated by Celia Wade-Brown in 2010. Previously she served on the Tawa Borough and Wellington City Councils from 1986 until elected mayor of Wellington in 2001.

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John Terris was a Hutt City councillor (1977— 1989), and a local Labour Party MP for 12 years (1978 to 1990). He was elected three times as the

Sue Piper was a Wellington Labour Party city councillor for nine years (1995—2004) and later a member and chair of the Local Government Commission (2005—2011), and was very involved in setting up the Auckland Council.

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table. She cites situational factors, such as “being elected to a council where you don’t have a majority; where a council has no vision, brand, or has confused objectives, so that you need to work with your peers and the community to get agreed ownership of one; where a council is in bad financial shape; where you have different political views to, and no respect from, central government; and where the community has elected some councillors who are impossible people to work with.”

So what can a mayor do? Prendergast worked hard to get agreement which she notes is not the same as getting consensus.

“In an ideal world consensus sounds great, and I worked hard to get unanimous support for my vision for more than six years. However, seeking consensus can produce a vanilla solution.

“You need good democratic decision-making, with all views heard including from the experts and community; and then a strong majority decision made so that people know where they stand. Making a decision on the best information available and sticking to it is one of a mayor's most useful tools.”

An ability to speak well, to articulate a goal to help build support enhances the ability to lead, says Terris.

We ask the commentators about leaders whom they had admired and about the immediate future for Wellington City Council, given the “toxic” culture said to exist there; this among many other criticisms of the council and the retiring mayor Celia Wade-Brown.

Sue Piper: “Two things: a very clear strategy and vision of Wellington in 15 years, and the ability to make deals.”

She admired Kerry Prendergast’s leadership style: “She had a long-term strategy which she could sell.

Likewise, Angela Foulkes from the Council of Trade Unions. Both were easy to work with. Their behav-

iour and attitudes were consistent and principled.”

Piper declines to say who she thinks has the right qualities to be the next mayor.

JohnTerris says of the current crop he’s impressed

by Nick Leggett, “who has the qualities to do the job because he’s done it for six years in Porirua. He’s been successful, is young and energetic.”

On the general qualities the next mayor will require, Kerry Prendergast says, “They will need a strong mandate from the democratic process, and then the ability to pull together a team who will work towards a shared vision with the strategic objectives that have the support of the whole community. This will require someone who knows the issues and can hit the ground running.

“We need to reclaim our place as the capital city that is not only perceived to be, but is, the best place to live, work play and visit.

“Being able to work collaboratively with your elected colleagues, whilst showing leadership, and the ability to work with government and the business community, are critical.”

Prendergast has endorsed Jo Coughlan for mayor.

Now that Celia Wade-Brown has withdrawn, there are eight candidates, with Leggett, Lester and Coughlan leading the way in pre-election polls.

Councillors Foster, Ritchie and Young will have their supporters, but are likely to fall by the wayside in the middle stages of counting. Johnson and Overton, newcomers to the race and relatively unknown, will be eliminated first.

No one has won an STV election for mayor in Wellington on the first round of counting, so it will come down to preferences. The candidate who survives the longest and gathers the most second, third, fourth and fifth preferences from the candidates who are eliminated will become the next Mayor of Wellington.

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Support, subject to resource consent approval, government funding, and commitment from airlines.

Support.

I support the Council’s cycling initiatives. The designs will vary.

I support fair and reasonable rates and a value-for-money council.

Oppose unless new info comes to light.

Support unless we can find a better site.

Council investment in the proposed extension to the runway at Wellington International Airport? *

Council spending on upgrading the Basin Reserve as a sporting venue for international and domestic cricket and other sports?

Extending the Island Bay cycleway to other parts of the city?

Will you as Mayor commit to a) supporting a freeze on rates, or b) limiting rates rises to no more than 2% per year?

A merger of the Wellington and Porirua City Councils (assuming that this is subject to ratepayer approval)?

The conversion of Frank Kitts Park into a Chinese Garden?

Subject to referenda with majorities in each TLA, yes. Otherwise no.

Not keen. I like the existing layout but it is not a biggie.

A distraction – there are a lot more important things to focus on.

Only part of the park would be converted and only if the Chinese community raises the money.

I support sensible cycleways and the harbourside iconic cycleway.

I support the idea of a Chinese Garden, but I am not convinced that site is the best.

Yes – as long as it was supported by a majority vote of citizens.

I support a Chinese Garden, but not moving or altering the amphitheatre at Frank Kitts Park.

Oppose.

Oppose.

Oppose.

Oppose, along with Frank Kitts park upgrade – this is over 90% of this year’s general rates increase.

Oppose – but support extending joint service delivery to provide the efficiencies of amalgamation.

Freeze rates at inflation by cutting waste; Council must focus on its core business.

I’m for returning the Island Bay parade to how it was.

Oppose.

Oppose.

I want an integrated, secure and environmentally friendly transport system.

Johnny Overton

* (according to the plan by WIAL Ltd)

Oppose. Maybe in the Botanic Garden, or elsewhere on the waterfront.

Not at present.

No to the freeze on rates. b) Possibly – depends on city’s budget essentials. Other mayoral candidates have huge spending priorities.

I support the recently agreed ‘New-Look Cycling Programme’.

Support.

Support a freeze by less spending on grandiose projects, exorbitant salaries and public-relations campaigns.

Support.

Work is already underway. I don’t support spending $9 million on lights when Otago planned theirs for $2 million.

Yes to a) (that is to no No to the freeze on I think we should be more than the rate of rates.

3% is an appropriate between 2% and 3%. inflation, with parity of No to a limit of 2%. A and realistic figure, That means not hav- rates between residential 5.5% residential without having to cut ing a lot of expensive and business ratepayers, rate increase this year services such as librarwish-list projects. and no further incurring is too high. ies or pools. of debt).

Support. Need to widen its use, to justify the cost.

I absolutely oppose.

Yes – but only as part of negotiated multiinterest/ multi-modal Transport Accord.

Keith Johnson

Support, subject to commitment by airlines, economic benefit, obtaining other funding and retaining ownership of the runway extension.

I expect a second tunnel to be part of a package of transport and urbandesign improvements.

Andy Foster

We have learned lessons from the Island Bay design and process.

Mistakes won’t won’t be repeated.

I support the idea of cycleways in other parts of the city, so long as local communities are able to direct their design and layout.

Any upgrade of the Basin should be considered in line with any roading improvements.

Oppose.

I have proposed a ratepayer referendum on the runway.

Not relevant. This is a central government project.

Helene Ritchie

Support. The main focus should be on Support. Yes to extendthe CBD, where ing safe cycleways cycling numbers and through the city. accidents are highest.

Support. Need to look at options and include double tunnelling.

Support, subject to the business case and appropriate funding.

City funding must be reflected in the airport’s ownership structure.

Support.

Oppose. If Infratil is not prepared to fund in line with its shareholding, suggests the economic case is not robust.

Support. It’s at least 60 years overdue.

I support this. It has to be part of an integrated transport package between the Terrace tunnel and the airport.

Yes, and also doubletunnel The Terrace as well.

The building of a second tunnel through Mount Victoria

Support.

Needs a funding scenario that works for ratepayers and taxpayers.

Nicola Young

Nick Leggett

Jo Coughlan

Justin Lester

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C ASPIA N TERN Name: Caspian terns. Māori name: Taranui.

and the south coast, Pauatahanui inlet (where this birder spotted one recently), Porirua Harbour, Paremata mudflats, Lake Wairarapa, Lake Ferry and Turakirae Head.

Status: Native, nationally vulnerable.

Habitat: Caspian terns are widely distributed throughout the temperate world except in South America. Perhaps a recent colonist of New Zealand as no birds were recorded until 1860, it is now considered native. Although the birds are scattered throughout the country they remain uncommon, with about 1300–1400 breeding pairs estimated.

Call: A harsh “caaaa” often heard in flight before the bird is seen.

Look for them: The Caspian tern is the world’s largest tern, about the size of a black-backed gull, with a wing-span of one metre. They are silver-grey with short, black legs and a long, red-orange bill with a black tip. The head is white with a cap that is deep black in breeding season (from now through until January), and flecked white the rest of the year. Due to their size Caspian terns are somewhat ungainly on land, but they are very graceful in flight, with deep, powerful wing beats producing a strong, swift motion. Away from breeding colonies, Caspian terns are usually seen foraging alone or else in small roosting flocks. While they are uncommon, there are many regional hotspots listed on ebird.org, including around Wellington Harbour

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Feeds on: Surface-swimming fish between 5 and 25 centimetres in length, including piper, yellow-eyed mullet and smelt. The Caspian tern catches its food by flying slowly or hovering briefly above the water before plunging down to catch prey with its bill. It will sometimes hover above a fishing work-up, making the most of small fish driven to the surface by larger, predatory fish species.

Did you know? Caspian terns are typically monogamous, and male birds attract females with offerings of fish and displays of bowing head movements.

If they were human they would be: Handsome, taller than most of their peers, and good enough on the hunt to feed a family as well as provide treats for a lover – and the bowing head movements and graceful flight have us thinking they’d be impressive on the dance floor. All in all, quite the catch.

My plan for Wellington

the demon barber of MUSIC and LYRICS by

Fleet Street

BOOK by

Stephen Sondheim Hugh Wheeler From an adaption by

Christopher Bond

Freeze rates at inflation

ORIGiNALLY DIRECTED by

I will cut waste and protect core services.

For many this years’s rates increase is over 7%. Our city must be affordable for all.

Harold Prince

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Save our Town Hall

Zero progress since 2013 – disgraceful!

A fair deal on the runway extension

Infratil owns 66% of our airport, so should pay its fair share for a longer runway, rather than rely on ratepayers for the bulk of the costs.

Fix our road congestion

Council needs to work with Government to cut-and-cover SH1 in central Wellington – solutions like the Arras Tunnel will help traffic flow and create new urban spaces.

Black

Championing for the arts

“As Mayor, Wellington will come first – not political ideology. A vote for me is a vote to make our city affordable for all.”

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A CITY OF ACTION PROFESSOR GRANT GUILFORD, VICE-CHANCELLOR, VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON

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One of my favourite descriptions of Wellington is inscribed on a stone plaque overlooking Frank Kitts Lagoon. It’s from Lauris Edmond’s poem The Active Voice and it reads:

hat sense of movement, progress and opportunity encapsulates what is best about Wellington. And it’s the perfect riposte to the now notorious suggestion that Wellington is dying. We only need to look to Lambton Quay, where the closure of Kirks made way for the arrival of David Jones, to realise that rumours of our death are groundless.

However, progress can never be taken for granted. The competition for business investment, tourist dollars and new residents is intense, and Wellington must make it as easy and desirable as possible for individuals and organisations to

It’s true you can’t live here by chance, you have to do and be, not simply watch or even describe. This is the city of action, the world headquarters of the verb.

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come here. A range of programmes and initiatives is needed and extending Wellington Airport’s runway is one of them.

Without bold interventions, Wellington’s population is expected to grow at only .5 percent per annum through until 2031. Three quarters of that growth will be in the 65 years or above age group. For anyone who believes in Edmond’s vision of Wellington as “the city of action”, those are concerning figures. But what action can Wellington take to boost this growth and attract a younger population?

These are questions addressed by a 2014 report by KPMG into “Magnet Cities”. These are cities around the world that have experienced periods of decline, but through intelligent planning and leadership have reversed their fortunes and succeeded in attracting new residents, visitors and investment.

A common thread in all the magnet cities discussed was their appeal to young people, those who are brimming with new ideas, ambitious and energetic. They are the wealth creators of the future. There are now 400 cities of more than 1 million people around the world competing to attract these young people to drive their economies and enrich their culture.

The report found that strong transport links with other global cities is one of seven key principles needed to attract and retain this talent. In this respect, the runway extension is a key piece of infrastructure to enable Wellington to compete successfully for sought-after innovators and investors.

This is of particular interest to Victoria University given our role in developing the next generation of citizens who will lead our city and nation into the future. Victoria is the leading tertiary education provider in Wellington, and one of the two largest employers in the capital. The university contributes more than $1 billion to the regional economy annually, a figure that will grow as Victoria achieves its goal of doubling in size over the next two decades.

In some ways, we are a microcosm of Wellington. Like the city, our future success will be built upon strengthening our links with the world, which will in turn depend upon developments like the runway extension.

Around half our staff (52%) come from overseas. Our ability to attract and retain these world-class people heavily relies on the ease with which they can travel to and from their home countries and work with international colleagues and research facilities.

Strong international links are important not only for the university’s standing; they translate into significant

economic benefits for the city. For example, more than 600 public management scholars will be coming to Wellington in 2019 for the 23rd Annual Conference of the International Research Society for Public Management – a conference worth around $1.3 million to the local economy. This was a joint bid by Victoria’s School of Government, Tourism New Zealand and Business Events Wellington.

Our student body is gradually changing, with now more than 3,000 international students from over 100 countries studying at Victoria, enhancing the diversity and talent pool of our city, and contributing more than $200 million annually to the Wellington regional economy.

Although Wellington is the second most popular destination in New Zealand for international tertiary students, we are a long way behind Auckland (we take 12 percent of international tertiary enrolments compared with Auckland’s 48 percent). Our international student numbers are growing but we could accelerate this growth and increase our share of the market through direct connections with Asia-Pacific cities. Having to take a second flight, usually from Auckland, is a significant barrier that makes Wellington feel far more remote to students and their family and friends.

Beyond the economy, however, international linkages are closely tied up with Wellington’s sense of itself. Wellington prides itself on its cosmopolitanism, its openness to new ideas, and its willingness to embrace individuals, organisations, trends and movements from around the world.

International connectivity – to families, colleagues, partners, investors, markets or international institutions – provides Wellingtonians with the reassurance and benefits of belonging to a global network of leading international cities. It also allows Wellington to more easily welcome and host international leaders on short visits, as befits a nation’s capital city.

We must not allow our city’s future to be subjugated by Auckland, which unsurprisingly is concerned principally with its own success, a government that is adept at finding reasons to invest in cities other than Wellington, and a national airline with a business model dependent on a single hub in Auckland. Our leaders must step up and secure Wellington’s reputation as a dynamic and accessible capital city, “the world headquarters of the verb”.

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REAL SHOPS ARE BACK PHOTOGRAPHY BY BEX MCGILL

Wellington's brick-and-mortar fashion retail scene is looking good, says fashionista PINAMAN OWUSU-BANAHENE, the founder of African Fashion and Arts Social Impact Enterprise, ADJOAA and the executive producer of Africa Fashion Festival.

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ew clothing, footwear and accessories stores are springing up across the city: Lambton Quay, Willis and Cuba Streets and Courtenay Place and nearby Featherston, Wakefield and Ghuznee Streets, are heralding an upturn in brick-and-mortar fashion stores.

Owusu-Banahene acknowledges that things were looking bleak after the economic downturn of 2010, with many stores turning to the international online market. But recent growth is there for all to see. “Look no further than David Jones,” she suggests, the Australian department store having opened a month ago in the former Kirkcaldie & Stains building.

Other new stores include Australian outdoor-wear retailer RM Williams, on Willis Street; Mikko Shoes on Featherston; and high-end fashion boutiques, ENA and Caughleys, on Ghuznee. Both the boutiques offer local brands including Penny Sage, Harman Grubisa and Wynn Hamlyn, alongside emerging international brands such as Alexa Stark.

Accessories mecca Deadly Ponies is a recent addition to the Ghuznee strip, and Twenty-Seven Names is to be found nearby in Vivian Street. Established local boutique Harry’s has moved into the city, where it’s joined Service Depot, World, Mandatory, Scotties, Ruby and Kate Sylvester.

So how do the numbers look? Well, retail spending in the Lambton Quay quarter is said to be up 8.8 percent in the past year, which is double the increase of the previous year. More than half the respondents to a recent business confidence survey by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce say they expect

to see improvements in their business in the next 12 months. In general, the capital’s economic prospects are looking relatively bright for 2016.

The upswing could be the result of a number of factors. First, the economy. According to Infometrics, Wellington’s GDP grew by 3.8 percent in the year to March 2015. This surpassed Auckland and overall national growth. Secondly, Wellington City Council’s efforts to improve public spaces may be attracting more people to the CBD. A boost in consumer confidence in the local economy is also reported, which could be influencing retail sales growth here.

Retail giant David Jones has delivered a real shot in the arm for Wellington retail. In the three days following its opening, retail spending in the wider CBD was reportedly 4% higher than over the same period last year, and spending growth was much higher than the national trend. Experts are predicting significant flow-on effects to other stores.

In a compact and walkable city like Wellington, a distinct benefit of physical stores is the convenience they offer to shoppers. They also offer participatory experience; consumers can see, feel and try on merchandise before deciding whether or not to buy, rather than just clicking a button or swiping the screen of a digital device.

Clare Bowden, owner of Mandatory, says, “People need the real thing, and when they see the options and ways it could go, our quality and skill set stands out. A retail space also offers the unexpected moment – things you wouldn’t feel confident buying online

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but can be surprised by how great they are when you try them on in store.”

To ensure survival in the competitive fashion retail area, there is no panacea. According to Harry’s boutique owner Liz Stringer, “Knowing your customers and what they want is vital, along with providing expert personal service and advice, and, undoubtedly, providing labels that offer something different from the mainstream, big chain stores.”

However, a growing global trend among retailers is an omni-channel approach, where they provide customers with a seamless shopping experience, whether it’s online, via their desktop or mobile device, or in traditional retail stores.

Adopting this approach would seem to be a no-brainer, especially for brick-and-mortar stores, which are continually under threat from purely online competitors. British newspaper the Guardian recently reported that online companies in the US are increasingly launching physical stores to maximise their online traffic and sales, and to forge closer relationships with customers. Online retail giant Amazon,

and several speciality and clothing stores, such as Birchbox, Casper and Warby Parker, are a few examples.

In the future of fashion retail, physical stores will always play a big role. They allow customers to develop relationships with staff and provide a safe place to experiment and to learn about emerging brands and trends. In Wellington, brick-and-mortar fashion retailing is still expanding with the imminent opening of British multinational Topshop in the Capital on the Quay building.

Conversely, as more consumers become aware of issues in the fashion-supply chains and specifically working conditions at online retailers’ warehouses, support for small, local businesses will continue to increase, and traditional retailers who stock ethically and sustainably made goods are sure to benefit.

To stay relevant, brick-and-mortar stores cannot rest on their reputations. They need to innovate, create a desirable experience for their consumers, and maximise the benefits of technology.

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WA R D R O B E C HA NG E An outfit consisting of popular Wellington fashion labels is putting their spring/summer collections on show for a worthy cause. Goodness, Hurricane Jeans, Fusion and Miss Wong will hit the runway on Friday 16 September at HIBS Auditorium in Trentham, to showcase their new-season designs and raise funds for Hutt International Boys School’s International Service programme. Proceeds (including the booking fee) will help the students rebuild a school in post-cyclone Vanuatu.

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Wellington’s Mathias Te Moananui has had his best hair day yet. A stylist at Buoy Salon, Mathias was crowned New Zealand’s Hairdresser of the Year at the national awards in Auckland. His winning look demonstrated edgy use of colour, including yellows, oranges and even greens, winning over judges Stephen Marr and Tracey Hughes. The 25-yearold will head to Portugal in October to represent Aotearoa at the Global Awards.

Inspired by an Outward Bound course, teen father Noa Woolloff wants to help other young parents gain life-changing leadership skills. The Aotea College head boy has produced a line of T-shirts, available through his Facebook page, Increase Clothing NZ. All proceeds from the $40 tees go towards funding young folks to partake in adventurebased courses like the one he did. The busy 18-year-old also spoke in support of teen parents at the Youth Parliament in July.

A competition seeking designs for reflective fashion will help vulnerable cyclists and pedestrians stay safe – and stylish – after dark. The top entries were showcased at Project Glow Wear’s sound-and-light spectacular last month, alongside reflective wear from specialist fashion houses in Germany and the US. Katarina Filer’s entry (above) was the winner of the Arrow Award for Commercial Viability. The competition is the first in NZ to champion the trend of reimagining safety wear.

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D OWN TO EARTH “Spring is the action time in the garden,” says James Cameron from Twiglands nursery. “It’s a good time to get the vege garden cracking.”

Seeds and seedlings should be started in trays and peat pots ready for planting in October. Peas and citrus trees can be planted directly in the garden. “With flowers, you’re putting everything in for summer,” he says.

Think dahlia and begonia tubers and gladioli bulbs. Seedlings of hardy summer-flowering annuals like alyssum, lobelia, marigold and sweet pea can go straight in the garden. And why not get a new lawn going while you’re at it? “It is the growing season, that’s for sure,” he says.

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Elvis requested “a little less conversation, a little more action”, but Federated Farmers reckon a good dose of both is in order. They believe the recently announced national biodiversity forum will allow a common understanding of the pressures and priorities of biodiversity in New Zealand to be reached.

Pest control and restoring wildlife are at the top of the “to discuss” list. Spokesperson Chris Allen says improving “action on the ground” will be a priority moving forward.

Heard of probiotics being good for the gut? These healthy bacteria can also benefit your skin. Wellington brand Tailor Skincare has released the first product in New Zealand to contain ProRenew Complex CLR. One of the latest innovations in beauty, this unique probiotic is designed to stimulate the skin’s natural renewal process. Now, we can’t promise it’ll make you look 10 years younger in 10 days, but it’s worth a shot, right?

Long gone are the days where subscriptions were strictly for journals or magazines. Of Noble Nature is one of a few local florists jumping in on the craze of delivering bouquets regularly to your door. Keeping the house smelling fresh year-round, a floral subscription can be delivered as often or as seldom as you like. Time it right and you could receive some beautiful flowers each month to put right next to your new copy of Capital.

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PA E L L A N O F L A S H I N PA N Chef John Allred of Wellington restaurant Osteria del Toro has been invited to compete in the 56th Valencia International Paella Competition this September. He will be vying for the title of World’s Best Paella Chef in Sueca, Valencia, Spain. Allred, who has been cooking paella for more than 15 years, says his methods aren’t exactly traditional. In Valencia you must cook over a wood fire, he explains, but he’s looking forward to working the Spanish way. “Valencia is where paella originated from and I am so grateful to be invited to cook there.”

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Culinary students from the Wellington Institute of Technology have come away with silver and bronze medals after battling it out at the prestigious Toque d’Or (Touch of Gold) competition. Pitted against teams from around the country, the group endured three hours on a knife-edge.

Following the live cook-off, they were awarded silver for cooking and bronze for service. The event, which has been running for 26 years, is hotly contested by the country’s culinary institutes.

Popular dumpling bar Dumpling’d opened a second outlet at 1 Boulcott St in July. The original location on The Terrace has been operating since last year. Between the two of them, the stores are shifting around 30,000 dumplings a week into hungry Wellington mouths. Pork and garlic is by far the most popular, double the sales of any other flavour.

The Boulcott store began a dinner service late last month.

Cuba St’s newest fine-dining experience, Five and Dime, aims to please the palate and the pocket. It’s owned by Elie Assaf, who also began the Mt Victoria, Five Boroughs. Assaf says the inspiration for his recent establishment came from New York, where one can walk into a casual restaurant and eat Michelin-star-quality food, without the hefty price tag. “It’s a proper silver spoon service, without the pretentious side,” he says. We’ve heard the baklava is outstanding (after all, the owner is Lebanese).

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STRANGE ANIMAL G ROWS L E G S Matt Stevens, Matt Kristofski and Matt Warner, the three men who began Wellington’s ParrotDog brewery in 2011, have succeeded in reaching their crowd-funding target of $2 million. This was achieved in three out of a maximum 30 days. The money raised represents nearly 17% of the company, and will be used to expand it into new premises in Lyall Bay (it’s currently on Vivian St). There, they’ll be able to triple production immediately. ParrotDog was awarded Champion International Small Brewery at the Australian International Beer Awards last year.

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Mr Ah Go was a Chinese market gardener based in Mt Cook in the 1800s.

He wanted to create a “harmonious inbetween” of Chinese traditions and the emerging NZ culture. Dean White has taken inspiration from his story, and on 5 September his new restaurant, Mr Go, opens at 59 Taranaki St. It is planned as a modern Asian-Hawker style eatery with an affordable menu (the most expensive dish is $16) drawing upon Chinese, Malaysian and Thai influences.

Petone Pak‘nSave’s baker extraordinaire Roger Cathro has won two gold awards in the long-running Bakels NZ Pie competition.

He earned gold for both his classic potatotop and his gourmet meat pies, and silver for his steak and mushroom, any of which cost $3.60 at the Petone supermarket. Celebrity judge Mark Southon said he was amazed by how passionate Kiwis are about pies. “I have never seen so many pies in one place in my entire life,” he said. “The standard and creativity of this year’s entries was outstanding.”

DEGUSTATION AT YOUR D O OR Locals Nick Foster and Tim Robinson and born-again Wellingtonian Blair Kippenberger began Delivereasy earlier this year. The service has partnered with various local restaurants to bring food to your door at a time of your choice. With 10 scooters in the fleet, deliveries are possible seven days a week from roughly 5.30—10.30pm. Currently serving Wellington suburbs, Foster hopes to expand into the Hutt and Porirua later this year.

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ou may recognise the names Nikki and Jordan Shearer. The mother-daughter duo began their cooking adventure together on season five of MasterChef NZ. Their distinctly Kiwi food philosophy is based on sharing, and cooking from the land using local, seasonal produce wherever possible. “NZ is great for foraging, local connections and insider secrets,” they say. “These are the things that bring a special quality to a dish.” From beach, to bach, to boat, to backyard, their food is designed to feed the whanau and generate treasured memories.

As mothers, businesswomen and food photographers/writers/stylists, the Shearers lead busy lives and understand the importance of no-fuss meals for everyday enjoyment. Weekends mean time for testing, tinkering and experimentation. The pair gain inspiration from all over New Zealand, but count themselves lucky to have Wellington as their backyard. Surrounded by the capital’s creative culture, events, food, coffee, wine and craft beer, Nikki and Jordan seek out local artisan producers to showcase in their dishes.

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ellington in September is buzzing with the excitement of early spring and the eagerly anticipated WOW Awards. The city’s male-to-female ratio is skewed towards the feminine as out-of-town girls descend on the capital. This dish is the perfect pre-show nibble to awaken the taste buds and fuel a night’s festivities. The profiteroles can be made well in advance and kept in an airtight container or frozen until needed. You will not believe the intensity of the porcini cream – it’s worth the extra effort to include the dried mushrooms, trust us. The smoked butter is easily found in good supermarkets but can be replaced with regular butter. So, pop open the bubbles, slip on your glad rags and hand these babies around before venturing out… legend!

METHOD Makes 36

For the profiteroles 100g manuka-smoked butter, cubed 1 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 125g flour 60g vintage cheddar, grated 3 large free-range eggs Porcini cream generous knob of unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 large portobello mushrooms, sliced 1 teaspoon truffle salt or flaky sea salt 100g mascarpone 6 sprigs thyme, leaves only (reserve some for garnish) 6 large dried porcini mushrooms Rare beef 3 beef medallions 1 cup kale leaves, torn into small pieces

Preheat oven to 180°C and line 2 baking trays with baking paper. In a large saucepan, combine the smoked butter, water and salt. On a medium heat, bring mixture to the boil. Sprinkle in flour and stir vigorously. Cook, stirring until the mixture thickens and comes away from the side of the pan. Remove from heat and add cheese, beating until melted. Transfer mixture into an electric mixer with a paddle attachment. Add eggs, one at a time, beating, until incorporated. Spoon the mixture into a piping bag. Pipe onto baking paper (for canapés we prefer a generous teaspoon size). With a wet finger, gently push down the centre of each profiterole. Bake for 20–25 minutes until starting to colour on the bottom. Cool on a baking rack.

In a medium saucepan, melt butter with oil. Add portobello mushrooms and salt. Sauté for 10 minutes until moisture is evaporated. Cool, then blitz with stick blender. Stir through mascarpone and thyme. Separately, blitz dried porcini mushrooms using a stick blender until dust. Reserve 1 tablespoon dust for garnish and stir the rest into the mushroom cream.

Season beef medallions with salt and pepper and rub in olive oil. Heat a medium frying pan until hot. Cook the beef for approximately 2–3 minutes each side for rare (or to your liking).

Rest. Sauté kale leaves in a little olive oil on a medium high heat. Thinly slice rested beef. Cut profiteroles in half. Spread a teaspoon of porcini cream on the base, top each with a slice of beef and a kale leaf. Place the top back onto the profiterole and sprinkle with porcini dust and reserved thyme.

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A L LU V IA L E Alluviale has had a rocky ride, if you’ll excuse the pun (its name refers to river stones) and it is now on to its third owner in nine years.

A Hawke’s Bay wine brand, it has been admired for high-quality red and white wines made from traditional French grapes (sauvignon blanc and semillon, merlot and cabernet sauvignon) from Bordeaux.

It now has a new owner in Hawke’s Bay winemaker Ant Mackenzie who purchased the brand this year, releasing his first three Alluviale wines in August. He says he can make Alluviale viable by consolidating it with his other wine brands, Theory&Practice and Toño.

The cream of the new crop is the 2015 Alluviale sauvignon blanc semillon for $23.99 at specialist wine stores.

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Organisers include Master of Wine Stephen Wong, (see Capital #33) who says wine styles will include those with low to no added sulphur dioxide (all wine contains some SO2 because it’s a natural by-product of fermentation) and food, music, and local beer and cider. Wineries are represented from Martinborough, Nelson, North Canterbury, Gisborne, Italy, Sicily and France, with more to be announced. Visit budburst.nz

Kneale Brown of Wellington’s Matterhorn bar has won the New Zealand leg of the World Class Bartender of the Year 2016 at this country’s finals of Diageo World Class bartending competition. He will fly to Miami this month to compete in the World Class Global Finals, where he will vie with bartenders from around the world for the world title.

Upwards of 1300 wines were spat, chewed and mulled over at Westpac Stadium in August. A panel of 13 judges presided over the New World Wine Awards – entries must retail below $25 and have a production run of at least 5000 bottles.

Panel chair Jim Harre said the season’s large crop size can “...lead to dilute wines.

But that is not what we are seeing at all.

These are really well-balanced wines with stacks and stacks of flavour." Winners are announced in October.

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WHY WA I R A R A PA As Wairarapa wineries gear up for the big pre-summer invasion that is Toast Martinborough, JOELLE THOMSON looks at the difficult conditions confronted by winemakers in making one of the region’s flagship wines.

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t grows in a very windy, very cool climate and is made in very tiny volumes. It’s expensive to make, hard to profit from and often referred to as the heartbreak grape. Its thin skins make it vulnerable to every fungal disease going. And if there’s one thing you can rely on in cool climates, it’s fungal disease.

It is pinot noir from the windy Wairarapa, a success story, despite the challenges. Its high quality is all about numbers, really – it’s an accountant’s nightmare and a wine lover’s dream.

The tiny volumes of pinot noir made in the Wairarapa are the direct result of strong spring winds and regular spring frosts. This combo routinely wipes out about a third of the potential grapes. Nature reduces the volumes, making it nigh on impossible to make a profit here. Some winemakers in the region have chosen to call time on winemaking, but most of the area’s big names in wine are a dedicated bunch of toughies, who stick it out through gale force winds, come hell or very close to it.

Marlborough (which has the greatest number of pinot noir vines in the country) and Central Otago (which arguably has the biggest name for it) generally produce larger bunches of grapes, which make for higher volumes of wine and far easier rates of returns.

Lest this all sound too gloomy, the naturally small volumes of Wairarapa pinot noir tend to be massively, intensely tasty with slightly earthier flavours resulting from the intensified tannins.

Still, it’s a difficult equation. Imagine if you had three percent of New Zealand’s grapes but could make only two percent of its wines. Nevertheless, the region makes many of our most admired, concentrated, high-quality pinot noirs.

And while the region will never have the high volumes and attractive lower prices of its counterparts in Central Otago and Marlborough, Wairarapa pinot noir includes a roll-call of New Zealand’s more glamorous wine brands. Ata Rangi, Martinborough Vineyard, Dry River and Chifney Wines (now Margrain Vineyards) were the first four.

Wairarapa is now home to 10 times as many wineries and to nine percent of this country’s winemakers.

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WAIRARAPA IN A NUTSHELL Vineyards The Wairarapa region, which includes Martinborough, Gladstone and Masterton, has 995 producing hectares of vines.

Grapes Pinot noir has over 50% or 500 hectares of the vineyard area here with sauvignon blanc the next most planted grape at 318 hectares, followed by pinot gris with 62 hectares, riesling with 32, syrah with nine and Gewurztraminer with just three, (2014 statistics from New Zealand Winegrowers).

Climate Like most of New Zealand, the Wairarapa strictly speaking has a maritime climate, but it is often described as semi-maritime because of the sheltering effects of the Tararua Ranges, which reduce westerly winds. Add fierce spring winds from other directions, hot summer days, cool nights and a high temperature difference between day and night (diurnal range) and the result is more pronounced seasons than those in the capital.

Weather is a defining feature, because regular spring winds wipe a third of the profit off the vines before it’s had a chance to grow. There are 1915 hours of sunshine and 979 millimetres of rainfall on average annually.

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From the 1950s to the 1980s, the New Zealand government placed 100,000-plus children in state residential facilities. A Dickensian nightmare ensued, with isolated, under-educated children subjected to physical, sexual and psychological violence, sedatives and electro-convulsive therapy.

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Architect Pauline Ching rescued an 1870 Mt Vic villa from a ‘60s makeover and 40 years of renters. It’s now a perfect fit for modern family life.

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hree things architects love above all else: open briefs, short commutes and endless budgets.

Pauline Ching got two out of three when she renovated her 1870 villa in Mt Victoria. Not only did the Wellington architect live on site during the build, she also had great creative control, being free of the usual client constraints.

“My husband Ian was really the client, but he was a patient and understanding client and fortunately we agreed on most things,” says Pauline, who previously owned a 50sqm cottage two doors along, which the couple had completely renovated.

“We loved living in such a compact space, but with a baby on the way it was far too small for a family.”

Back in 2001, while walking to work, Pauline spotted the “for sale” sign. “I’d never even noticed this house before. It was renovated in the ‘60s but had been rented for 40 years. It was pretty ordinary but had four bedrooms, a big section [354sqm] and off-street parking. Best of all, it had zero character, which was a great opportunity for us to give it some.”

Ian, a commercial photographer, also fell in love with the back yard, where there was ample space for a studio.

“Most of my clients are in town and my previous studio was in Newtown, so it made sense to use the back garden to create a studio nearer to them,” he says.

Following her own advice, Pauline resisted the desire to change things immediately. “Most architects will tell you to live in a house for a year or so before making any changes. That gives you an idea of the light, sun and how the house works with each season.”

The couple and their elder daughter May (now 14), actually ended up living in the house for two years before construction began. Pauline used that time to map out the renovation and research economical and sustainable building materials.

Because of budgetary constraints, the renovation was planned in two stages: the first, which started in September

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2003, included Ian’s studio, a meeting space for clients, relocating and widening the staircase, renovating the upstairs master bathroom and adding an upstairs deck/living area.

It also included ripping out the old kitchen (which, after 40 years of renters, was much the worse for wear) and replacing it with a custom-built MDF and ply kitchen that better serves this family of four, which includes younger daughter Minnie (10).

Pauline pushed back the rear wall of the house 2.5m to create a spacious split-level dining and living area. She also added two 2.2m-high sliding doors, which allow the lower section and kitchen to be shut off from the larger living area if necessary. Spanning both sections is a 3.6m-long built-in dining table, which comfortably fits 14 people. The lower section doubles as a seating area and bench space while the upper half is the dining table proper. Pauline added hidden storage, including recesses under the top and at either end of the table, to store items such as placemats and magazines.

The bright red Marmoleum benchtop fulfilled the couple’s desire for a natural material, and adds colour to the space.

Increasing the footprint also allowed a dedicated space to the right of the dining area where Ian meets clients. Polished concrete floors and white walls (blank canvases for Ian’s photography) reflect the couple’s desire for “honest, sustainable” materials.

During the build, the couple installed underfloor heating, but found a more economic alternative was a woodburner fuelled with locally gathered wood.

Another major change was removing the existing staircase which, Ian says, was “narrow and steep and would have been hopeless with young children”. A more generous, user-friendly staircase was added four metres from the previous one. A large skylight now floods the stairwell with light, aided by twin-wall sheets on the western wall. This translucent plastic sheeting has many similarities to Japanese paper screens, which the couple love.

Ian says, “When Pauline told me she wanted to put plastic sheeting up, I was a bit skeptical, but it works well, allowing soft light into the room and creating an illusion of space.”

Walk up the stairs, turn right and you’ll find the door to the much-needed outdoor space. “I used to have to climb out the window and sit on the roof,” laughs Pauline. The deck overlooks the 60sqm garden, which was created with the help of Wellington landscaper Megan Wraight. “We created different zones and softened the concrete with wooden spacers,” says Ian.

The centrepiece of the garden is Ian’s 32sqm studio, which incorporates the old garden shed. With a 4m-high stud and white-washed walls, it’s the perfect space for his corporate and portrait photo shoots. Ian’s work is scattered throughout.

Having survived the first stage, Pauline wasn’t terribly keen on starting again. “But the flat street frontage still looked like a drab ‘60s house. After Minnie was born, we extended the master bedroom by two metres and added a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite.”

By pushing out the front wall, they created a “transitional” work/living space facing the street. Hoop-pine ply with exposed screw fittings adds to the honest, streamlined look, while Ian’s mother’s wooden table demonstrates how old and new can happily co-exist. Pauline recently had the chairs re-covered in the same patterned orange fabric as the window-seat squab.

It also meant they were able to tackle the last piece of the jigsaw – landscaping the front garden, with a Japanese-style water feature that includes goldfish and frogs.

Ask Pauline about the materials used in both renovation phases and she’ll tell you they were dictated mainly by budget. “A range of robust, reasonably cheap materials were used where possible, such as ply, macrocarpa for the decking and house battens, and bamboo flooring, which is not only sustainable but extremely hard-wearing and doesn’t show marks.” This is especially important given the havoc the family’s large SPCA dog Kip could cause with wooden floors.

When it came to decorating, the couple opted for subtle tones – restful duck-egg blue and a rich, chocolatey Karen Walker shade for the TV room, which lies beyond the transitional workspace. Here blackout curtains and comfortable sofas set the scene for family movie nights. Pauline made the bright green cushion covers from the curtains that were in the house when they bought it.

Upstairs, aside from changes to the master bedroom and a new family bathroom, the layout has remained the same.

Ian capitalised on a large blank wall outside the master bedroom, installing an informal photo wall made of stained cork tiles.

It’s just one of the many creative elements that have breathed life into this 146-year-old villa. It all adds up to a home which, much like its owners, is clever, interesting and always evolving.

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As the city slowly rises from sleep, Dave Oliver has already spent hours running, biking or swimming. What drives the Wellington triathlete who recently earned the title Ultra man?

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ou have a few moments when your alarm goes off at 5.30am and it’s pitch-black outside, you put your feet on the carpet and think, ‘why am I doing this?’”

Dave Oliver then visualises standing on the start line of Ultraman Australia, the three-day endurance race which was the reason he got up before sunrise most mornings last summer, to run, bike or swim. That mental image would push the 35-year-old to his feet. He would cycle to the pool, swim 200 lengths and sometime around 8.30am would enter the office and begin his working day.

After work, Dave would run a half marathon. He would return to his Mount Victoria home at 7.30pm, leaving only enough time to say a tired hello to his flatmate, cook dinner, and prepare the next day’s training gear and sleep.

Dave isn’t your average triathlete. In fact, he only fell into the sport four years ago after making a pact with a friend to tick an Ironman triathlon off the bucket list.

“It was 2008 and I was working in Rotorua as a helicopter pilot. A friend and I went to Taupo for a night out and it happened to be Ironman weekend. We were eating kebabs on the sideline, watching what looked like normal people finish in 16-plus hours. We wondered whether two guys who could barely swim and who had never done a triathlon, could finish an Ironman.”

Sport wasn’t foreign to Dave. He played rugby in his twenties, enjoyed mountain biking and had completed

a marathon “in no spectacular time”. After working as a helicopter pilot, particularly in hot spots like Papua New Guinea, it’s fair to assume he also isn’t afraid of highpressure situations.

He ignored the pact until 2012, when he entered his first triathlon in the local series at Scorching Bay. Since then, triathlons have overtaken Dave’s life and transformed his understanding of what’s possible.

Time spent watching TV and long sleep-ins – time he retrospectively calls “junk time” – was swapped for running, cycling and swimming.

Dave was training for up to 20 hours a week. Unsurprisingly, his social life took a hit. His mates thought he was mad when, after a meal out, Dave would change into his running gear and run the 10km home in the rain.

He admits that in the early days he didn’t have the balance right, sacrificing time with friends and family to train. Time management, often cited by triathletes as the hidden fourth discipline, was something he learned with experience.

“I made a conscious decision not to let my training affect my social life too much. I still manage to prioritise going out for a beer with mates every now and then.”

He’s also adept at stealing training opportunities. For example, visiting his mum in Palmerston North turns into a training ride to Otaki where they’ll meet for lunch.

The life-training balance was made easier last year when he traded his month-on-month-off helicopter pilot job

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for regular hours managing aeronautical publications.

It took just two triathlon seasons before Dave felt ready to take on Ironman New Zealand. In 2014, he completed the 3.8km swim, 180km cycle and 42.2km run in 10 hours, 45 minutes.

The first-time Ironman ranked in the top 20 per cent of finishers. Dave, it seems, had a talent.

“I did it again the next year. I was faster. But that race destroyed me. I just pushed way too hard, too early. After the race, I was standing there in a world of hurt. I couldn’t think or function. My sister had to take my shoes off.”

Despite the painful race, Dave continued his daily training regime with local triathlon squad Traction Fitness. It wasn’t really training, he says. It was something he did for fun. And seven months later, he applied for Ultraman Australia on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

Ultraman Australia is an endurance race covering 515km in three days and is open to only 40 competitors. Dave didn’t think too much about it when his application was accepted, choosing to focus more on enjoying training.

About 12 weeks out from Ultraman, things got serious.

He’d train up to 24 hours a week. A 7km ocean swim after work was not unusual, nor was a 180km Sunday bike ride.

Training wasn’t without its challenges. There were constant laundry, dietary restrictions, energy-sapping headwinds, strained muscles, punctures, choppy seas with the occasional jellyfish, and those early morning wake-up calls.

But Dave is remarkably philosophical about it all. “It’s nothing you can’t work around,” he says. Besides, it’s good practice for race day when you never know what obstacles you’ll face.

What’s striking about Dave is not his physical accomplishments, but his attitude towards them. He speaks ambivalently about his punishing training regime. And when probed about his toughest sessions, he reframes the experience in a way that is constructive.

He recalls this year’s grape ride in Marlborough, remembered by cyclists mostly for its miserable conditions: “I did the two-lap, 200km course, plus I was staying in Picton so had to cycle 40km to the start. It was 4.10am, raining and the first

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thing I’m faced with is the hill heading out of Picton.”

He shrugs.

“But you need some terrible training experiences. I would draw on what sounds like a negative thing and turn it into a positive because I know it’s going to be fuelling my motivation in Ultraman. It’s like a pocket of motivation.”

He knew he’d need all the motivation he could get for Ultraman.

Day one was a 10km swim, the equivalent of swimming from Freyberg Beach to Petone Foreshore, followed by a 140km cycle, the distance between Wellington and Palmerston North. Day two was 281.1km on the bike and day three equalled back-to-back marathons, covering 84.3km.

“I never thought Ultraman was a crazy thing to do. I never thought about the distances. I just treated the long cycle like a nice social ride. It was much more of a mental game than a physical one.”

Dave finished sixth with an overall time of 24 hours, 48 minutes.

“I was stoked, exhausted and a little bit emotional. It was a surreal moment. It had been my only focus in the world and that’s it. It was done.”

Dave swears he enjoyed some quality Netflix time after the race and tucked into a burger or two. But he hasn’t strayed too far from Traction Fitness and his daily training sessions.

This month, just four months after Ultraman, he will compete in Ironman Wales. “I’m really looking forward to an awesome day out at Ironman Wales. Apparently it’s an amazing course and I’ll have the Welsh side of the family there cheering me on.”

Dave bats away the suggestion that what he’s done is extraordinary, arguing “it’s all relative to where you’ve come from and what you believe in”. He maintains he’s a “typical Wellingtonian” who drinks too much coffee at The Hangar and has a serious weak spot for Pandoro’s croissants.

“I don’t see my lifestyle as any different to someone else with a time-consuming hobby. At the end of the day, most of my weekends are spent with mates, having a good time. It’s just that we’re usually swimming, biking or running.”

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THE BIG BANG THEORY WRITTEN BY ROGER WALKER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY RHETT GOODLEY-HORNBLOW

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n your younger days you hankered for a real sports car, didn’t you? But by the time you saved up for one you’d acquired a family who wanted more seats and more doors, and maybe a bit more comfort.

So because you haven’t lost the urge to have a real sports car you are led to consideration of Lexus’ brand new GS F. She is a heroically big bad rear-wheel-driver within a striking body, bulged, creased and slotted in all the right places. It’s a very sophisticated design with visual hints of what lies beneath.

The letter F refers to Mt Fuji, perhaps Japan’s most famous natural wonder. At its foot, the Fuji International Speedway is that country’s equivalent of Germany’s Nürburgring. When Lexus began its assault on the luxury car business in the late ‘80s, F was their performance code, and they haven’t held back on this one.

In a world of tiny turbos, dirty little diesels, and lithium driven limousines, the GS F has a 5.0 litre 465bhp V8 engine up front driving the rear wheels.Wonderful!

But it’s not all old-school. Fuel is squirted directly into the intake ports to ensure the proper mix right up to the screaming 7300rpm red line. Transmission is a simple choice; it’s eight speeds, auto or manual. There’s a driving mode to suit your mood. Eco, Normal, Sport and Sport+.

That sports car urge in you will be comforted by knowing that hard out in Sport+, you’ll get to 100kmph in 4.5 seconds.

To avoid the lady in the dashboard telling you, “there is a speed camera ahead,” (which she does very effectively), you take the GS F to the track. The car goes like a lion, and when you put your foot down sounds like one too. Serious Michelin rubber encircling 19-inch forged BBS wheels makes the front end grip like Blu-Tack.

The electrically assisted steering combined with the

clever differential helps ensure that you don’t drive yourself off the corner into the scenery, and the huge dinner-platesized Brembo brakes seem to have unlimited stopping capacity.

You realise this is a really serious and impressive performance machine and wish you could have it for much longer.

Back on the road, with the family on board, you waft along in sublime comfort in a well designed and very plush cabin made of quality materials and delight in knowing that the huge acceleration if needed will keep the kids so pressed back in their seats that they can’t possibly pull each other’s hair.

You play with controls that are not so much bells and whistles as an entire orchestra. There is a 310mm-wide information screen in the centre of the dash, so the kids in the back can see it. Almost everything is adjustable to suit you and the precious cargo’s requirements.

Surprisingly for a V8, you won’t be concerned about how far apart service stations are these days, and your partner, unaware of the speedometer, will be pleasantly surprised about how short a time it took to get to Granny’s for lunch.

At $175,000, the GS F is not cheap, but you’ve always known that you can’t have champagne for the price of a beer, even a craft beer.

You don’t have to be particularly articulate to speak well of this car. She respects and rewards driving skill and thankfully isn’t headed in the self-drive direction of a lot of Angela Merkel’s cars.

I thoroughly enjoyed driving it myself in order to be able to give you this advice.

You know you want one. Go on, do it, and let a bit of the wild side into your one and only life.

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HANDS-OFF OFF PARENTS My child is being bullied at school. It is hard to watch, but seemingly not intolerable for our child. It is my observation over many years as a teacher that parental intervention, complaints to the school etc, despite the best intentions, frequently makes the situation worse for the child. I am inclined to watch, and wait and only intervene if absolutely necessary.

My partner and my mother both disagree and are threatening to take action if I don’t. What do you think is the best thing to do?

Uneasy, Hataitai I respect your concern and experience and as a teacher myself tend to agree with what you say, BUT the degree and type of bullying is relevant here and there needs to be awareness. Talk to and alert the school and the parents of any children involved – “a problem shared...” is usually on the way to being solved. I would be a little wary of your child’s apparent coping. You don't want to be too late to help. “Putting a fence at the top of the cliff ” is the way to go. You don't mention how old your child is nor if this is social media or physical bullying and these are pretty relevant in this discussion. Do lots of things together, drive to activities, share time so there is real opportunity to talk. Sometimes chatting on a car ride is less confronting. Keep communication open if you can and avoid letting the situation go underground. Be proactive.

UNDESERVED PLAUDITS At two recent film festival showings I attended, the audience clapped. One was a foreign film, the other local. Neither film was especially well-made, interesting topics but rather dull as movies. It was not a premiere showing in either case. I am perplexed as to why an audience claps at a movie. The movie makers are not there to feel gratitude. Is this a new thing?

Glum viewer, Thorndon I have not noticed a trend but have attended films where people clapped. Response is a personal thing and if you feel like whooping or clapping then go for it would be my feeling.

We are not demonstrative enough, I think, and I am sure the cast, creators and producers will get the vibe. In a world of silent iPhone/ iPad/internet immersion any audible and open reaction has to be a good thing.

CURIOUS CUSTOMS Why do we take wine to friends’ houses when invited out? It seems to be a very New Zealand thing to do?

Empty gestures, Newtown The traditional “bring a plate” has morphed in our busy world to a feeling that it is normal to take some contribution when you are guests at someone’s place. New Zealand wine is something we are justly proud of but chocolates or flowers are equally acceptable.

I don’t think it is a particularly Kiwi thing – just a courtesy and acknowledgement of your hosts and their invitation.

SWEAT BUNNIES AT WORK I have team members under my supervision at work, about 10 years younger than me, who go to the gym or yoga in their lunch hour and then think it’s okay to stay in their gym gear for the rest of the day. We don’t have a formal dress code at work, and they don’t have to interface with customers very often.

Should I require them to change?

Office wallah, Northland Oh dear! Surely they shower and change?

I would hate to spend the rest of the day in gym gear. The trend is for sports gear to be fashionable at present, so if they are tidy and not smelly and don’t upset each other or your clients it is okay, but I am with you on looking good. From your letter it seems they start the day in different clothes. Maybe make a light-hearted comment in your next team briefing? Otherwise lead by example: just get on with it – they are doing their job well and that is what matters – and let it go.

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What follows is a birth story. Do not proceed if you are uncomfortable with the idea of stretching, tearing and moaning, or if you find birth stories boring, like when people try to describe their dreams or clouds.

“natural” birth was the best outcome for my new babe – so I was (reluctantly) willing to give it a shot.

There’s a lot of talk out there about how second labours are “so much faster and easier” – but when your first labour is ridiculously long and complicated this is near impossible to believe. And so it was in complete disbelief that I found myself rushing to hospital just five hours after my waters burst, trying hard to hold onto positive affirmations as every f***ing traffic light between Island Bay and the hospital flicked over to red.

The next several hours are swollen with boring details – the temporary release of nitrous oxide, the incredible, life-affirming relief of the epidural, labour progressing nicely to about seven centimetres and then the realisation that the baby was posterior and turning, but not quite fast enough. After telling me I had one hour left to labour before I was off to surgery, they decided to try a very small dose of syntocinon to help the baby with this final turn. And it worked. Half an hour later I was given the goahead to push, and half an hour after that I pulled my baby boy out of my body and up into my arms.

And suddenly I understood what all the fuss was about.

Don’t get me wrong, I am no born-again orgasmic birther. The absolute agony and exhaustive intensity of labour is the only evidence I need that God is not just male but also a sadist, or worse a meninist. But I doubt I will ever do anything more empowering than what I did that day. I might have looked like Meatloaf but I felt like Beyoncé. So if, as I thought, you would rather CBAC than VBAC, I encourage you to take a moment to pause.

I know you’re scared, and you have every right to be – childbirth will likely be the hardest thing you ever do. But what if it’s also the best? How will you know if you don’t give it a go? And if, after that pause, you decide a caesarean is still the best option for you then by all means do it – you won’t find any judgement here.

I might have felt like Bey for a day, but my favourite pub is also a pile of smouldering ashes – and I could really use a drink.

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t started as in the movies. My loving partner had just finished massaging my perineum – an activity which, while ensuring the death of any remaining appeal in the touching of sex organs, we had somehow become fond of, so starved were we for ten minutes of interruption-free communication. The massage wrapped up after a fart joke brought about a fit of laughter so intense it threatened to make the joke a reality, and as I stood, wiping my damp cheeks and struggling for breath, I felt a sudden pop and a rush of water poured down my legs and onto my father-in-law’s rug.

If the intricacies of childbirth are unfamiliar to you, you might think this is how it usually goes, but actually only about 10% of labours begin this way – the rest are closer to the experience of my first: hours of irregular contractions, Googling “Am I in labour?” and Netflix binging as a means of distraction. This time there was no room for wondering – it was very clearly “on”.

Those who follow this column know that despite my first labour, lasting days and ending in an emergency caesarean I was far from dead set on a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean).

In fact unlike the hordes of women around the world who chase a VBAC having “missed out” on the pleasure first time round, I struggled to find the appeal in tearing open one of my favourite body parts – not to mention often unmentioned and not always temporary after-effects like loss of bladder and sphincter control, haemorrhoids, prolapse (don’t Google image search), and how all this sexy stuff might affect your and your partner’s libido (I’ve heard vaginal childbirth from a loved one’s point of view described as “like watching your favourite pub burn down”.)

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