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hello. Welcome to issue 10 of Gather! The year is passing by so fast, it’s hard to feel like it’s already July as I write this. Our fourth issue for this year has been an enjoyable one to put together; I always love working with our writers and seeing what they produce. In this issue, we chat to Lau'rell Pratt who has been breathing new life into the historic Kawakawa cinema, a site that hadn’t screened a movie since the late ’70s. Get to know Mangawhai based band, I’ve absolutely Sojøurn, who have just released loved putting their first EP; they’ve come a long way since playing our Gather together our launch event back in January 2018!

special pet feature over the last few months

I’ve absolutely loved putting together our special pet feature over the last few months; our pets are such an important part of our lives and make it that much more enriched. I know my dog, Jasper, loves to be in the office with me as I work, he makes the best company. We’ve been all about our animals in this issue with tips on petsafe plants, homemade cat treats and of course profiling the dogs of Gather!

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Contents ISSUE 10 | AUG/SEPT 2019 Features

Pets

Soundwaves of Sojøurn

27 Cat Cookies

38 Pout Perfection

The band from Mangawhai going places

Back to Basics

28 Pet Safe Plants

40 Sea Change

Fair + Square Soapery

Architecture & Interiors 13 Restoring Royalty

The restoration of the Kings Theatre to a creative space in Kawakawa

18 Bright & Bold

Brighten up every corner of your home with colour

21 5 Ways

Warm up in style

The Dogs of Gather

Gathering Treats for your purr machine Keeping your pets safe at home

30 DIY: Pet Bowl Stand

Keep those bowls tidy in style

Taste 33 Earl Grey Hot Toddy

Warm from the inside with this cocktail

34 Short Ribs Feast

Asian-style Beef Short Ribs

Hot & Sour Pickled Salad

Coconut Rice

Getting the best mortgage to ditch the big smoke

42 Need to Know

Our latest product picks

44 Sleep Tight

The key to getting a good nights rest

47 Reading List

Book recommendations from our team

48 Giveaway

WIN: Style Your Gather

49 Gatherings

23 Meet the Dogs Mindy

Beautiful lipsticks to brighten your day

Lola & Rocco

Finding Gather

On Our Calendar

WIN: Gather readership survey

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Sound Waves of SojØurn Words Jessica Whiting

Sojøurn are a little bit of Mangawhai music royalty at the moment, they recently released their EP to a sellout crowd at the Mangawhai Tavern and after forming properly around 18 months ago (they even performed a set at our Gather Magazine launch event!), the band is starting to gain traction and getting noticed. We sat down with bassist Tony Baker and lead vocalist Annaree Peters to find out more. Who is in the band? How did you all meet? We are a 6-piece Rock Reggae band. The band is made up with Annaree Peters (Vocals), James Finlay (Lead Guitar), Tony Baker (Bass), Jim Bokma (Drums), Elias Giles (Keys), and Isaac Hunter (Rhythm Guitar). Tony and Annaree have been playing music 4

together for years under the name The Aloha Corner. James and Elias also used to play in a local high school band called The Vybes, and went to school together at Otamatea High School with Jim. Isaac and Annaree also went to school together at Bream Bay College and were both the top musicians in the Northland Rock Quest realm. The Aloha Corner were playing a Sunday session show at The Cove restaurant in Waipu when James and Isaac jumped up for a few songs. After a few small local gigs and summer deck sessions at Mangawhai Heads – Sojøurn was formed. The band was officially formed as a 6-piece in December when we performed at Ocean Beats Festival 2018 up at Kauri Mountain.

Over the last 18 months, the band has grown, how has this come about? How has this changed your sound? I think in the first instance we all have really high expectations of ourselves and our music, and we have spent a lot of time writing new material and getting it polished before we play it live. I think any success in music must come from having a good work ethic so we feel that a lot of growth has come from doing the mahi (work). We have written over a dozen new songs and recorded five songs in the studio, so having a catalogue of music online helps build demand around our music and vibe. Since August 2018, we have played over 15 live shows, whether it be festivals or gigs, so naturally our sound has

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become more refined, especially playing on the big stage with amazing sound gear. We started working with a Sound Engineer who has been working with Katchafire and Sons of Zion for over a decade, and he has given us plenty of insider tips to work on making it better. We have just recorded a new single called “This Place” and feel this is a true capture of our sound. Where does the name come from? The Oxford Dictionary defines a Sojøurn as “a temporary stay”. When we first started playing music together it all felt really natural and easy, and there was instant synergy. So, we named the band based on the idea that we want our music to take you away on a little journey. Music creates an opportunity for mindfulness, being present and

caught up in the moment of the music. I think this is true for us too when we are playing our songs, it transports us away into a pretty special place. What else do you all do around creating music? Our song writing process is very inclusive and organic and often one of the band members will bring a new riff or composition to the practice room and it grows from there. When we first formed in 2018, we spent a lot of time hashing out new songs as we really wanted to showcase our original music and divert away from playing cover songs. James, Elias and Isaac are all amazing songwriters, and Annaree is absolutely magic with her lyric writing. The recording process has taught us a

lot about our music too, and being in the studio really helped us connect the dots and refine our structures. A lot of our songs are written about life experiences, and you can feel that in Annaree’s lyrics. Who/what are some groups that you are influenced by? Our musical backgrounds are pretty diverse. A lot of our influence is from old school rock, classic reggae and dub. But being a 6-piece all of us have such a wide range in taste. When we first started up last year, we were listening to a lot of New Zealand artists like Mako Road, Dolphin Friendly and The Butlers. Our music is also heavily influenced by our connections to Aotearoa greats including Fat Freddy’s Drop, Katchafire, The Black 5

Through our journey so far, we have been lucky enough to play alongside some great acts including Summer Thieves, Sons of Zion, Round Buddah, Lost Tribe Aotearoa and so on, so we have evolved being surrounded by rock, reggae, hip hop, funk and everything good in between. There has been a massive resurgence in the NZ scene with epic bands popping up across the country. It’s an amazing time to be playing music in Aotearoa. What has been your largest accomplishment to date? We’ve had so many in such a short time. Last year it was securing the Whangarei Fritter Festival as our big summer gig alongside Drax Project and Dragon. This year it was being selected to be one of four acts to record a live song as part of NZ Music Month 2019. Our song 'Follow Me' played live on air on Triple J’s Roots N All show in June, and we played a live set on 95bFM’s Fancy New Band segment in June too. So, in terms of our largest accomplishment, we truly believe it is yet to be realised. We have big goals as a band, we want to play on the big stage in front of thousands of people singing along to our music. We hosted over 300 people at our EP release party, which was amazing. So much support for our music, and always a pleasure playing in front of a home crowd with everyone singing along to our songs. What things have you found challenging over this time? One thing that is definitely a challenge is establishing yourself as a legitimate contender in the NZ Music Scene. This is why we are continually pushing to write and record new content because, in today's connected era, online material is key. Another area we really work hard on is building a brand around our music, because we aren’t based in the bigger music centres like Auckland or Wellington where there is naturally going to be more traffic and opportunities for new acts coming onto the scene. We have specifically targeted Auckland as our focus and have been lucky enough to catch the attention of NZ Music Month, 95bFM and a bunch of other iconic entities in the industry to “cut our teeth” in the big smoke. How do you overcome creative differences?

You’ve just recorded and released your first EP, can you let us know more about that journey? For us to be a success we need content online so people can access our music anywhere, anytime. Our first song 'Moonbeams' was recorded in our rehearsal space in Mangawhai and James spent a lot of time mastering it. We played a couple of festivals and bigger shows over the summer and ended up with a bit of extra cash in the band kitty so it was a natural step for us to head into the studio and record our first EP. The recording process has been a massive learning curve for us as a band and has made us better musicians as a result. Our EP was recorded in Whangarei and we have just started recording our new single 'This Place' at Roundhead Studios in Auckland. Roundhead is regarded as one of the southern hemispheres premier studios and we were lucky to work with Paddy Hill on this project. Paddy has worked with everyone from Soaked Oats and Marlin’s Dreaming to Stan Walker and Six 60, so his knowledge was worth its weight in gold. It’s a time-consuming process and can be costly, but every track we record is a time stamp on where we are at as a band, so we are constantly wanting to make our sound better. How long did it take to compile the EP? Are there plans for a full-length album soon? We recorded a majority of our EP over five days in the studio, but with mixing and mastering and getting it ready to be loaded up on Spotify, YouTube etc. took about six weeks. We have just started recording our next single which we hope to have released in August. After that, we are definitely looking at booking a solid stint in at Roundhead with Paddy and absolutely want to record a fulllength album. If we could we would be in the studio every month or so, but we’d need either an endless pot of gold or a record deal for us to have that freedom. What do you feel makes you work well together as a band? We are like a family really. Half the band went to school together at Otamatea High School and the other half at Bream Bay College, so collectively we have all known each other for a long time.

It's funny you ask that because for the most part, we don’t We spend a lot of time together, now that we are super busy recording and playing regular shows so we have a really have any creative differences. really good time as a crew. Every now and then we will Often when we are writing new music, we have some have a barbeque or little soiree at someone’s house to “healthy” discussions about structure or tempo, and we let off a bit of steam. But mostly we are a tight-knit little have at least six or eight songs that we have started but whanau and love playing music together. It's magic! Road have shelved until we have more time. Right from the get- trips to the far reaches of NZ Music Scene are such an go our musical tastes have been a match, so it's pretty epic journey. We are just getting started! sweet on that front. What is on the cards for you as a band in the future? Tony is like the “Papa” of the band, being the oldest by We are aiming to release our new single 'This Place' in a long shot, so he might tell you that “herding cats” is August and will head out on the road with that. We are in something he is getting pretty used to. Being a 6-piece talks with a bunch of promoters so fingers crossed you sometimes the stars have to align for everyone to be on will see us out on the Summer Festival circuit soon. the same page in terms of organisation, but as we play more shows, we are getting pretty polished in the whole production side of music.

We will be back playing at all our favourite venues in Mangawhai, Leigh and Raglan, along with venturing to the South Island and maybe even overseas next year.  7

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Seeds, Six 60 and Salmonella Dub. We also love Tash Sultana, Ocean Alley, Sublime, and Sticky Fingers too and you can hear that in a lot of our songs.

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Back to Basics Words Fiona Miller

Simplicity is said to reveal the true beauty of life and it’s this desire to strip something down to capture its very essence that is at the heart of Carly Low’s creative path and remains a driving force behind her vision.

and there was loads of riding for the horses and it just sort of ticked all the boxes.”

After meeting her husband in Wanaka, it was the desire to live more rurally that led the couple to sell their house there with the idea of buying a piece of land. After searching all around the country, they found that land prices up north were very good and as her husband wanted to be close to a surf beach and she wanted space for her horses, it proved to be a good decision as Carly explains, “We came up and had a look at this piece of land which was a totally bare piece of land, there was nothing here, it was ten minutes to the beach

people loved them, she was surprised that she could sell so much that it could become a viable business.

The couple settled into life in Northland in 2012 and lived ‘off the grid’ for five years. Their eco passive solar house, built Carly spent the majority of her childhood in Papamoa and by Carly’s husband, is now connected to the power grid but after finishing school in 1999, she spent her summer months they have a grid tied solar system so they make all their own (the first semesters) studying for a sports degree at Waikato power. It is very efficient to run as it doesn’t cost much to University while the winter months were heat or cool and they live off the land as spent snowboarding in Ohakune and grow most of their own food and “We’re just trying to keep they working in a ski/snowboard shop. After have a firewood plantation where they as much as we can within grow their own firewood. Their chickens graduating in 2005, she moved down south to live in Wanaka and worked cows provide eggs and beef and the property. We’re trying and as a horse trekking guide and a ski/ their milking cow gives them milk and board technician. During these years, to reduce waste, we’re butter. Carly adds, “We’re just trying she always found time to express her to keep as much as we can within the creativity as she made and sold vintage definitely not perfect, but property. We’re trying to reduce waste, pin badges and became a regular it’s a work in progress.” we’re definitely not perfect, but it’s a participant at the Wanaka markets work in progress.” selling vegetable seedlings, as she notes, “I always had When they first started living up north, Carly began selling something on the go.” She began making soap as a hobby her soap in the markets and as the business grew, she after receiving a soap-making kit as a present in 2008 and admits that ‘The soap thing took me by surprise a little’ as started making soap for friends and family. although she knew the products were beautifully made and

She makes cold process soap, which is the traditional way of making soap, that’s been around for thousands of years. It’s important to her that her handmade soap is based around natural ingredients such as vegetable oils, natural clays and plant-based therapeutic essential oils with no synthetics or artificial colouring as they are harmful to peoples’ health and the environment. She remains inspired by staying passionate 9

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“I just love making soap. It’s never gotten old for me"

about the soap-making process, “I just love making soap. It’s never gotten old for me and I really enjoy repetitive tasks so I enjoy the mastery of it and the satisfaction that comes from doing something really well.” Experimenting with different oils, textures and pouring techniques once in a while provides her with a bit more of a creative outlet where she feels she is continuously learning. Reducing waste also extends to her business where the packaging is plastic free. Her soap is delivered in cardboard boxes which can either go into the recycling or the compost. Her determination to cut down on the packaging from her oils means she’s been working on buying larger quantities rather than using all of the little bottles in order to cut down on waste as much as possible. When she first started her business, she wanted to branch out and do different things however she came to the realisation that she needed to keep it simple as she adds, “living rurally, there’s so much to do that everything you do needs to have a purpose and has to be stripped down to the bare necessities.” The biggest challenge she finds with rural living is the Internet. As she uses the Internet for organising orders and social media for her business, it can be very slow which at times she finds frustrating, but she acknowledges that she wouldn’t change it as she loves having the space and the animals that come with rural living and it’s just an inconvenience that comes with rural living. For the future, her plans are to keep her natural brand stocked in small stores that cherish the same ethos as hers and staying true to what makes her soaps unique – natural ingredients coupled with beautiful texture and design handmade from sunny Tutukaka. She also hopes to make more time for herself to spend with her two young children or go horse-riding, as she adds, “It just keeps coming back to keeping it simple.” 

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A R C H I T E CT U R E + I N T E R I O R S : K I N G S T H E AT R E R E S TO R AT I O N

Restoring Royalty Words Jenny Ling + Photography Sue Shepherd

Lau'rell Pratt shown third from left in image above left.

Within a few months, she’d signed the purchase agreement, moved to the small town and set about transforming it into Kings Theatre Creative, a burgeoning community art space which has put Kawakawa firmly on the artistic map. Pratt admits taking on the building was “a bit random”, but she has no regrets. “I got really sad about this building with no purpose, so I found who owned it — Nelson filmmaker Anna Hickman — and she flew up to meet me. I talked to her about my idea to do a creative community centre for artists so people can access the arts. She let me rent to buy for a year and prove that I could try and it work. She believed in me the disused make which was really cool. She gave which had me confidence.”

Turning theatre, screened movies on the town’s main street from 1936 until 1976, was no easy task.

Often touted as ‘the gateway to the Far North’ Pratt felt Kawakawa; a tiny junction town in the Bay of Islands home to around 1000 people, was the perfect spot for her venture. It’s also home to the famous Hundertwasser toilets, designed by Austrian artist and architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser who lived in the area for 20 years before his death in 2000. “Kawakawa I felt was going places, and it’s central to everywhere in Northland,” Pratt says.

But turning the disused theatre, which had screened movies on the town’s main street from 1936 until 1976, was no easy task. The 550m2 building had also been used as a clothing store, a second-hand mart and a children's play centre. There were challenges around the building process including finding available tradies, and the structure needed enhancing and re-piling. 15

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When arts entrepreneur Lau'rell Pratt bought a historic movie theatre in Kawakawa five years ago, friends were shocked, and her father rolled his eyes. She had been driving past the deserted 1930s classic theatre with the ‘for sale’ sign out front fairly regularly on trips from her Kerikeri home to work meetings in Whangarei.

To keep the project achievable, Pratt started out with cosmetic work; painting, cleaning and relining walls. She also cordoned off several areas and kept the public gallery downstairs in order to have a workable space. Pratt is thankful for help and guidance from her dad, an entrepreneur with experience in building restoration who helped revamp the Auckland Town Hall.

ideas, increasing productivity, and in becoming more financially independent.

“The community has been a huge support”, she says. “It’s such a big project so to have someone who believes you can do it is a big thing. As have the whole of Kawakawa. The community is really open to ideas and supporting people to do better. It’s obviously a big community asset. It’s been a huge growth curve.”

“It’s about creativity and doing things differently,” she says. “I’m a big believer in not squashing everyone into conformity. Creativity and the arts is an opportunity for people to grow and learn and share. It’s about evolving. Any space that helps people do that is really important.”

Now Kings Theatre Creative is the community hub of Kawakawa, hosting not just art exhibitions, but art classes and writing workshops for children and adults. The popular Hōtoke-winter programme provides opportunities for people to learn new skills for low cost or koha. Flash fiction writing, sculpture, poetry, open mic and documentary film making are all there for the taking, and the gallery is also home to children’s holiday programmes and even yoga. Another initiative is ‘Art Incubator’ a mentoring workshop for artists who are supported in developing their 16

The gallery now attracts 90,000 visitors a year and has featured over 500 artists, including those from Northland and those who whakapapa directly back to the North. Pratt has a creative team of over 10 volunteers and a part-time worker and in summer this swells to 20 volunteers.

Pratt grew up in Dargaville, where she did her schooling, then moved to Auckland to study advertising and marketing. She completed a Bachelor of Business focused on the creative industries. She now fits writing into her busy life, along with raising her two teenage sons and working alongside creative people and communities. Part of her journey is her involvement with the Hundertwasser Memorial Park, a $6.4 million community-led project which started in February. Called Te Hononga, which means "the joining together of peoples", it will consist of a rammed-earth building

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combining a visitors centre, library, gallery, ātea and town square, and council service centre to further celebrate Hundertwasser and his connection to the Bay of Islands.

have a whole community and cultural tourism hub.” For Pratt, plans for the future include developing and working with artists’ residencies.

It will be a place to celebrate art, culture and a connection She is also in the process of further renovations to the to each other and the environment and is expected to be building, increasing its small mezzanine floor to a 200m2 finished by April 2020, two decades space which will be dedicated after the opening of the original to workshops. It will be a place to Hundertwasser toilets. Then she plans to open up the stage Pratt is project facilitator on the project, coordinating artists, stakeholders and fundraising events.

It’s about harnessing local artists, the creative industry and working with local builders and architects, she says.

celebrate art, culture and a connection to each other and the environment and is expected to be finished by April 2020

Pratt says she has been inspired by Kawakawa Hundertwasser Park Charitable Trust and Ngāti Hine, two major stakeholders who have kept the vision of the project alive. “This is what you can do when you work together and trust people and harness skills and gifts,” she says.

“For Kawakawa it means we become a tourist destination in our own right. We’re close to the Bay of Islands but people generally come for a 10-minute toilet stop, but soon we’ll

of Kings Theatre, which backs onto the Hundertwasser Park and will complement Te Hononga.

Pratt’s ultimate dream — which she is already creating, is for the arts to be given more priority in local communities, and in society in general.

“There’s a thriving creative industry in Northland but no-one really recognises it. Hairdressers, writers, web designers, architects and chefs...creativity is in our daily lives. That’s the kind of connection we want to have for the gallery. People should be able to access the arts. You shouldn't have to pay to access arts and be an artist. Because you’re sharing your gifts with the community.”  17

ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS: BRIGHT & BOLD

Bright & Bold Words + Photography Kate Alexander

A decade ago I banned black from my wardrobe, and I've never looked back, wearing colour brings me joy. The same goes for my home, I find colourful spaces uplifting. Here's five ways to engage with colour and add a bolt of bright to your abode. S TA R T W I T H W H AT Y O U LO V E

++ Use your favourite colour as the base and gather your second, third, and fourth favourite colours around it — then decide which shade is going to take the lion’s share. Aqua covers the majority of this exterior combined with Yellow, Denim Blue, Pink and Red. MASTER THE MOSAIC

++ Mosaics have been used to tell stories and add colour, since ancient times. Scour the vintage shops and turn those chipped china plates into your own one-off masterpiece. ACCESSORISE AND TEXTURISE

++ Instead of hiding your accessories collections in the wardrobe, put their colour on show for all to see — bags, scarves, necklaces, and hats, all make interesting works of art. IT'S ALL IN HOW YOU FRAME IT

++ Without the bright yellow door frame this exterior would be mostly monochromatic. Often all it takes to elevate a space from neutral to colourful is a small amount of contrast between two tones. You can do this by painting the frame of an artwork, the legs of a chair, the rim of a light-shade or edge of a door frame. All easy DIY details you can achieve with a test-pot. BUY IN COLOUR

++ Choose the yellow keep cup, green salt and pepper grinders, orange kettle, yellow Soda Stream. Consider every item that enters your home as a colour opportunity. The spines of books on the shelf, plant pots, door knobs, even your apron hanging on the back of the kitchen door. Embrace a colourful life, and you'll soon find yourself asking the sales assistant 'does this come in any other colours?' 

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Mindy goes on all our Places & Graces adventures. She especially loves joining us for sourcing trips in the car. Occasionally she models for us, albeit grudgingly, it bores her. In summer she comes to houses that we style; as long as there are no cats we can trust her to just hang in the garden and chase shadows. LIKES:

Croissants. Chasing shadows. Relaxing on the bed (or piles of fresh washing) preferably in the sun. Wrestling for her toys. Walks, anywhere. Car rides, anywhere. Pats, tummy rubs, any kind of affection, (we think she might be part cat). DISLIKES:

MINDY

Being left at home. Fetch. Most other dogs. Being on the lead. Being told what to do. 23

Names: Rocco (right) and Lola (left) Breed: Border collie x huntaway Age: 2 Lives with: Chantelle (Recipe Designer), Chris and Ryder H O W T H E Y J O I N E D T H E FA M I LY :

I went to choose Rocco for my son’s birthday present; Lola was the last one left in a litter of nine. I couldn’t leave her behind. Lola was a nervous little girl, I carried her everywhere. On her first few trips to the beach she was always carried by Mum. As she’s gotten older she’s blossomed; she’s a confident adventuress little girl. She’s Ryder’s dog and he just adores her. The rest is history... C O N T R I B U T I O N S TO Y O U R C R E AT I V E T E A M :

Being a food writer and often shooting from our home, Rocco and Lola are never too far away to help test any recipes.

ROCCO + LOLA

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3pm... walk time! Slow cooked doggy casseroles are a favourite treat, Rocco sits in the kitchen dribbling watching the slow cooker with anticipation. Rocco loves chasing his ball on the beach, cuddles with Dad and Lola loves being in the water chasing birds, and anywhere her Ryder is. DISLIKES:

Rocco is not a fan of having a bath and Lola has a strong dislike of the vacuum cleaner.

H O W T H E Y J O I N E D T H E FA M I LY :

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We adopted Jasper from the Silverdale council-owned animal shelter, he was around 18 months old and he’d been found wandering around some shops for a few weeks before being picked up. For such a cute little guy he’d been in the pound for a while, when we went to visit and he pretty much claimed us right away!

This pooch is all about the cuddles! He needs to be around you at all times, or at least within a few feet. Sleeping on the bed. Walks on Mangawhai Beach. His doggy friends (special mention to Chewy, Bear and Loki). Squeaky toys are his jam.

C O N T R I B U T I O N S TO Y O U R C R E AT I V E T E A M :

Being brushed or having his nails trimmed… Our cat definitely rules the roost at home; there is a mutual tolerance there with those two — kind of like squabbling siblings. 

Jasper is on set for most of our photoshoots, he likes to be the centre of attention. He’s excellent at greeting the courier arrivals to Gather HQ. For the most part, he is stationed in his bed under my desk waiting for a tummy scratch.

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Pet safe plants Keeping our fur-friends safe Words Jean Raleigh

We all know that house plants make a space feel lived in and well-loved, plants help purify the air and generally make us happy. Most homes in New Zealand are shared with a furry friend and combine that with some plant friends and you’ve got a pretty harmonious household. Not all plants and pets go together well though, some of our favourite varieties are very toxic to our pets if they are eaten, or even walked past (I know my own dog gets terrible hay fever from certain vine varieties just from being in the same room), so it’s important we keep our pals safe. Here are some varieties of plants that not only look great but are safe for our pets too! SPIDER PLANTS: CHLOROPHYTUM COMOSUM

This is a super hardy plant that even the most seasoned plant murderers (puts a hand up) can’t go too wrong with. They’re durable and adapt well to different levels of light and water, plus they are super easy to propogate with little baby plants sprouting all the time. Keep out of the way of batting paws, if even just to protect your carpet from spilling soil! PEPEROMIAS: PEPEROMIA

There are plenty of different varieties of peperomias to choose from, and they are great for pet owners because you can have plenty of choice around your home. There are watermelon peperomias, variegated peperomias and even some that grow beautiful vines. M A J E S T Y PA L M : R AV E N E A R I V U L A R I S

This majesty palm is a show stopper! It makes a great centrepiece in your living room. Your cat may chew on the bottom leaves, but the plant will grow so fast it will be hard

to tell. Not all palms are pet-friendly— the sago palm, for example. Check the SPCA list to double-check. A F R I CA N V I O L E T S S A I N T PA U L I A

African violets are one of the only flowering plants that are non-toxic to pets which makes them one of our favourites. When choosing a pot, look for a self-watering one as they prefer to be watered from the bottom, or if you don’t have a self-watering one, a dish under your well draining pot will do. They also require a special soil blend you can find at most garden centres. B O S T O N F E R N : N E P H R O L E P I S E X A LTATA

Oversized, scene-stealing Boston ferns are non-toxic to both dogs and cats, I love how fluffy looking they are and super retro. Hang them from the ceiling, as far away from furniture as possible to discourage anyone leaping through the air to get at them. ZEBRA CACTUS: ZEBRA HAWORTHIA

This fun cactus is proof that there are pet-safe plants that look a little different. Technically this little beauty is a succulent and looks great in little colourful pots, but be careful when purchasing as this plant looks very similar to Aloe Vera, which is toxic to both dogs and cats. S TA G H O R N F E R N : P L AT Y C E R I U M

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pet bowl stand Words, Styling + Photography Kate Alexander

Puddles of water, trails of drool and bits of crusty biscuit are what can usually be found hovering around the pet bowl. It’s ugly and unsightly, the perfect opportunity for a DIY upgrade. In this DIY we used treated pine for our timber to ensure it lasts around water. The legs are a perfect height for our Jack Russell, Mindy, but you could go higher if you have a taller dog. The great thing about this DIY is that it doesn't need a lot of paint. We used a couple of Resene test pots in our favourite colours choosing a gloss finish for the beautiful finish, plus easy cleaning. For a longer-lasting result be sure to prime the platform with Resene Quick Dry and the exterior of the metal bowls with Resene GP Metal Primer. All this was applied with standard Resene test-pot paint brush for the platform and undercoats, and finer art brushes for the metal bowl designs. Mindy loves her new dining experience, I hope your pet does too! YOU WILL NEED:

++ A piece of treated wood to the appropriate size and scale of your pet. We used an off-cut of 40mm x 290mm from our local timber store. This provides enough space to comfortably fit two bowls side by side. ++ 40mm dowel for the feet, cut to a height of 40mm ++ Screws or glue ++ Two metal non-slip dog bowls ++ Resene paint ++ Painter’s tape ++ Paint brushes HOW TO:

++ Measure and select your size of platform, feet, and dog bowls. ++ Cut your wood, and feet to size using a bench saw. (If you don’t have access to a bench saw ask your timber supplier to cut the platform to size.) A handsaw will work for cutting the dowel. ++ Route the edge of our timber to soften the edges and give both the platform and feet a light sand. ++ Attach the feet to your platform with screws – we drilled a hole all the way through the feet using a drill press, so that the screws were recessed, making our feet flush to the floor. Alternatively, you could glue the feet to the platform. ++ Undercoat your wood with primer, then two topcoats. ++ Mask off the top rims of your metal bowls, then apply your undercoat and topcoat. Be sure to let the undercoat dry properly. ++ Remove the tape before the top coat dries. ++ Assemble and serve!  Featured Resene colours: Wall in Green Meets Blue / Platform in Endeavour / Bowls painted in Alabaster with Blackjack stripes, and Hive.

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Earl Grey Hot Toddy There’s something warmly comforting about a hot lemony drink, why not make that a little more grownup and add a dash of whisky? Based on a traditional hot-toddy, but fancy with Earl Grey Tea which really compliments the flavours, or you could try Lady Grey tea to really amp up the citrus notes. INGREDIENTS

1 Earl Grey tea bag ½ cup boiling water 30ml Single Malt whiskey 1 Tbsp Honey 1 Lemon Wedge METHOD

++ Pour hot water into a mug and allow to steep for 2-3 minutes. ++ Remove tea bag and add honey, stirring to dissolve. Pour whiskey into a glass, add your tea and honey mixture finishing with a squeeze of lemon and embellish with rind. 

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Short ribs feast Slow cooked flavour

Recipes by Chantelle Tournier + Photography and Styling by Jessica Whiting

It’s no secret I have a love for Asian-fusion cuisine. I first had a dish similar to this at Longgrain; a rustic-chic Southeast Asian eatery in the heart of Melbourne. It’s a buzzing little place with shared plates and the most amazing cocktail bar; it’s a favourite spot of mine. Travel and food are just my things! I eat, travel, then come home and have to recreate everything I've tasted on my travels. My partner says I get a look in my eye when there’s something that's set my taste buds alive and jokingly says ‘’I bet you can’t” knowing well I’m making a mental note of all ingredients in my head I’m picking upon. Often bursting to get back in the kitchen to get creating. These deliciously tender short ribs with hot and spicy salad are easy enough for a week night dinner using the slow cooker and accessible ingredients, but decadent and authentic enough to serve up at a dinner party.

Asian Style Short Ribs INGREDIENTS

METHOD

1.5 kg beef short ribs 2 Tbsp sweet thick soy sauce 4 Tbsp vegetable oil 5 Cloves garlic, peeled 1 x 4cm peeled piece of ginger Bunch coriander with the stems 1 Red onion 100ml white wine (I used Pinot Gris) 100ml oyster sauce 2 Cups chicken stock 50ml vinegar 1 tsp salt 1 Tbsp sugar

Rub the short ribs in sweet thick soy sauce. Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy based pan.

RECIPE TIP

Browning the ribs and de-glazing the pan is an important step not to be missed! Be sure to scrape up all the good bits off the bottom of the pan as tThis is where all the flavour is. When you are at the stock stage, be sure to skim off all the bits that rise to the top while cooking, this will leave you with a clean sauce for the end result.

Sear the beef on all sides then place in the slow cooker. Pound or blend in a kitchen whizz; ginger, garlic, coriander, red onion until a thick paste. Place in the same pan you browned the ribs in, mix and gently fry for 5 minutes then add the wine to de-glaze the pan. Add the oyster sauce and chicken stock, bring to the boil. Skim off any scum that rises to the top. Then gently pour over the ribs in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours until ribs are tender. Drain off liquid into a pan and add vinegar, sugar and salt and reduce over a medium/high heat, this will take about 10 minutes. The sauce will thicken nicely. Then add ribs to the thick, aromatic sauce. Serve with your favourite steamed greens and these side dishes.

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INGREDIENTS

50mls fresh lime juice 1 Tbsp fish sauce 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Fresh chilli sliced 1 Cup fresh coriander leaves 1 Cup fresh mint leaves 1 Spring onion finely sliced 1 Shallot finely chopped

1 Can coconut cream 1 Cup water 1 1/2 cups basmati or jasmine rice 1 tsp sugar Pinch salt Toasted coconut to serve

METHOD

Mix together lime juice and fish sauce and dissolve sugar into it. Mix all salad ingredients and pour over dressing just before serving.

METHOD

In a large pot mix coconut cream and water; add rice, salt and sugar. Bring to the boil then place lid on and turn the heat down to low, gently simmer for 18 minutes, turn off heat and leave to rest for 5 minutes with lid on. Flake up with a fork and serve with toasted coconut.

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Hot & Sour Pickled Salad

Pout Perfection Words, Styling + Photography Jessica Whiting

The right shade of lipstick can change your life… well, maybe not but it can certainly lift your mood, and given the weather at the moment, I’m sure we can all do with some brightening! We’ve put together some of our favourite shades to do just that. Get creative with the new Lip Mixology range from Karen Murrell to create your perfect blend, be bold with this NARS Velvet Lip Glide in La Main Bleue or grab a new favourite daily staple with one of the new Smoothed Over Lipstick shades from Arbonne.

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Sea Change Getting the best mortgage to ditch the big smoke Words + Photography Jessica Whiting

The idea of purchasing a slice of small-town New Zealand, packing everything into a moving truck and turning your favourite holiday destination into a home base seems like it’s living the dream. But this is fast becoming the norm, according to local independent mortgage expert, Zane Torkington. With property prices in our major centres on the increase and more careers having the flexibility to work remotely, it’s a real option for some and no longer a whimsical pipe dream. Of course, it’s important to ensure that you make an educated decision when it comes to looking at the financial side of your new adventure, especially when purchasing land or property. We sat down with Zane to ask what you need to do to turn that dream into a reality. When it comes to securing a mortgage for a property in another town, is this an easy enough task to do? Regardless of where you are in New Zealand, it’s more about your income and the end loan amount. You can get a mortgage for a property anywhere if you have income and equity to back it up. Really, it will come down to your personal financial position and I can usually let you know if what you are looking to do is a possibility in a quick, confidential conversation. So when it comes to income, what are some key points to remember here? I think it’s important to ask yourself if you can still retain the same income source even after you move, or do you need to find new work? Will you have a trial period? If you are self-employed, will you still be able to run that same business from where you are going, or will you need to set up a new client base? Can your current employer transfer you to your desired location? Or, can you work remotely? Could you commute, and what would this cost in money/ time and will it be sustainable (or enjoyable!).

In some instances, you can look to retain an existing property and purchase your sea-change home as a rental and adjust your lifestyle over time to prepare to move later on. Does it matter if I choose a mortgage with a bank that doesn’t offer a local branch where I’m going? Not in this day and age, the manual banking process isn’t as important as it once was. I would suggest that you go with the bank that offers you the best deal and loan products that suit your individual situation over the location; and with using an independent mortgage broker like myself, you know you'll be getting impartial advice and could potentially save thousands. Is it commonplace for people to look to making this kind of shift? Would you recommend it? Absolutely! Being able to live in a beautiful place and make it work with your mortgage is the ultimate combination. I deal with people almost every day looking to have a better lifestyle shift; I’m active in both the centre of town and all around the Matakana Coast, and I was born and raised in the area. Dealing with someone that can effectively service both areas (and with that insider knowledge) is unique, and why I consider myself a specialist with helping people in this way and working with first-time buyers is always exciting. What do we need to do to get started?! Exploring possibilities is just a quick 5-10 minute chat over the phone. You would just need to have a few basic details handy; things like annual income, any savings or existing equity. You’ll most likely know all of this already, then setting up an application is very simple with my automated online application if you want to go ahead, then we’d just need to verify that initial information. Easy! It takes less than 20 minutes to get the ball rolling, so get in touch today 

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Who doesn’t love a bag with options that looks this good?! Harry & Co create beautiful bags, each one is made by hand using the best leathers from Europe and New Zealand. What we love about this new take on the Bobi is how functional it is, it can be used with or without the strap and has two strap options. We particularly love the additional chain strap which adds a little edge, especially with this monochrome ostrich leather style. www.harryandco.co.nz

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Light the Way

Lighting is such a great way to add a personal touch to your home. We especially love these metallic glass ‘soap’ lights designed by Ota Svoboda from Trenzseater; available in three sizes, we think this trio of pendants are the perfect way to add drama and organic shapes to an interior space. RRP $2,898 for the three-piece pendant. www.trenzseater.com

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Sleep Tight

The key to getting a good nights sleep

Words Michelle Clarke

Sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite! Whilst biting guests are likely the least of your bedtime challenges these days, sleep can be a source of frustration for more than 25% of the population. Luckily there are some easy cheats that you might like to try at home which could have you floating off to dreamland in no time. You probably already know about meditating before sleeping, breathing exercises to encourage a restful state and drinking warm chamomile tea or a milky beverage, but there are some other wee tricks which you may not have heard of yet. Discover if one or two of these tips help you to get a night of more restful sleep and put a spring back in your step. MAGNIFICENT MAGNESIUM

It is widely known that magnesium helps us to sleep more soundly, but aren't you curious why? I know that I am far more likely to adopt a new practice if I understand why it works. Magnesium is vital for the healthy function of both your muscles and your nerves, but more importantly, it helps the body maintain levels of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) which is a nerve messenger that tells your brain to switch to sleepy mode. But before you reach for the

supplements please see your doctor, or better yet, raid your pantry to get that fix with almonds, spinach, soy milk, peanut butter, and avocado topping the list of magnesium dense food sources. SERENADE THE SEROTONIN

Serotonin is a hormone which calms the mind and reduces anxiety. Interestingly diets low in carbohydrates perpetuate low levels of serotonin which may cause anxiety. If you are having trouble falling to sleep because your mind is racing this could be the key. Have you ever heard about eating a banana before bed? Bananas are high in carbohydrates which helps to kick off serotonin production as well as containing 27mg of magnesium. SETTING THE SCENE

Melatonin is a hormone which helps your body to wind down and is produced when the light begins to fade. This factor plays a part in making us feel sluggish in winter and might be why you are beginning to feel a bit more pep in your step at the moment and struggling to embrace a full night of restful sleep. Let’s consider for a moment the effect that our night time habits have on this little hormone. The bright lights

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emitted from your television and phone kick-start your melatonin production which can prevent you from feeling sleepy. What can you do instead? You could try turning down the brightness on your phone (found in settings) or dim the lighting throughout the house. What about silk scarves over lamps or lighting candles to induce a warm ambient glow? C L E A R I N G T H E S L AT E

Going to bed with a to-do-list the length of your nightie might prevent you from entering deep and restful sleep. The brain is trained to hang onto things which are yet to be achieved, it is a design perk, you don’t want to miss important tasks that might save your life like rolling the rock in front of your cave before you sleep. Typically the brain dumps all non-relevant information, and as far as your mind is concerned, things which have now been completed are irrelevant. We can use this information to trick the brain into sleeping like a child with not a care in the world by writing out all the things on our minds: to-tolists; projects which are exciting you; event dates; worries

etc. Your mind does not know the difference between a completed task and one that has just been written down but not ticked off. RIDING THE WAVES

There are five brain waves that our brains cycle through: gamma for peak concentration; beta for alert focus; alpha for relaxed consciousness; theta for that dreamlike state between awake and asleep; and delta for deep sleep. In order to feel rested when you wake you need to have entered delta phase sleep at least once. There are apps which you can download onto your (dimmed) phone so you can listen to delta brain waves while you drift off to sleep. The BrainWave App is my favourite as it has a range of soft music and tranquil background sounds to choose from as well as timers to control all aspects of the sound experience. If sleeping is becoming more than a mere frustration for you please see your doctor as soon as possible. Your body does all its repairing at night time and you wouldn’t want to miss out on your beauty sleep. 

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Our team reading picks... Jenny Ling Peaches For Monsieur le Curé By Joanne Harris "A letter from beyond the grave, the scent of spices and women veiled in black. This is the third book featuring Vianne Rocher following Chocolat and The Lollipop Shoes and a return to Lansquenet, a quaint little French village where she first opened her chocolate shop. A clash of cultures dominates the storyline this time around, which Harris handles with honesty and care. She retains those magic ingredients that make her books so wonderful — a dash of whimsy, a dollop of mystery and generous sprinkles of seductive imagery. It’s sumptuous escapism at its finest."

Jessica Whiting The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff "I first read this book way back in 2001 and have re-read it about six times — it’s that good! Recently it was made into a film, but with most film adaptations you really have to read the book to be fully immersed in the story. The book is set in 1920’s Paris and Copenhagen and is (very) loosely based on the true story of the life of Gerda Wegener and her wife, both of whom are artists, and the journey of Gerda undergoing one of the world’s first sex reassignment surgeries. While it’s a love story at its core, it’s built on compassion, loyalty and tragedy between the lead characters. Definitely one of those books that will pull you in and have you shedding a tear or two."

Fiona Miller The New Bohemians Handbook by Justina Blakeney "This stylish book is filled with bohemian-inspired living designs for your home. Combining colourful photography with helpful tips and quizzes, this book acts as a guide towards discovering your 'spirit environment' and creating your own original space. It also features an abundance of greenery through the use of plants and flowers and spiritual elements such as astrology and crystals to help you add your own unique touch to your abode."

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ON E YEAR OF G AT H ER!

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ISSUE 7 FEB/MAR 19 C E L E B R AT I N G

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T HE N O R T H

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PA I H I A S H I D D E N G E M

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G U T S Y , TA L E N T E D &

NZ$7.50 INC GST FEB/MAR 19

BRINGING

THE SOUL

P LU S . . . D E L I C I O U S R E C I P E S , C O C K TA I L S , SHOPPING, LUXURY INTERIORS, ARCHITECTURE, GARDENING + MORE...

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Highlights on our calendar in the coming months! Get along if you can...

S AT 1 7 A U G

S AT 1 6 & S U N 1 7 N O V

9, 10, 11 AUG

S AW M I L L S E L A K TA Z M I D - W I N T E R 90'S KNEES UP

MANGAWHAI GARDEN RAMBLE

BAY OF ISLANDS JAZZ FESTIVAL

It might be in November but mark your diaries and maybe even stay in Mangawhai for the weekend. Explore local private gardens and support our local Plunket at the same time. Tickets on sale in October.

Experience over 45 acts of jazz and blues musicians, coming from all over NZ and overseas for this annual festival in the Bay of Islands. Day tickets $60, 3-day pass $80.

Various locations in Mangawhai www.mangawhaigardenramble.org

Bay of Islands, Northland www.jazz-blues.co.nz

Always a great night put together by Leigh’s finest that will have you busting out the dance moves to 90's hip-hop into the wee hours. Full line-up to be announced so keep the peepers peeled. Door sales on the night. Sawmill Café, Leigh www.sawmillcafe.co.nz

G AT H E R I N G

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Gather Magazine has been out in the wide-world for almost two years! It’s important for us to keep producing a magazine with all your favourite features and content. So, we’ve put together a super quick survey (honest, 16 minutes max!) that we would absolutely LOVE for you to participate in, tell us what you think and you can help shape us. To say thank you, every completed survey will go into the draw to win a special Gather prize pack filled with exclusive Gather goodies; a copy of each of our 2019 issues and treats, all valued at over $50. To participate, scan the QR code with your phones camera to go straight to the web page, or go to www.surveymonkey.com/r/gather-readers

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