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Welcome to Issue 3 of Gather Magazine! We have an amazing issue for you, packed full of inspiring people who are pursuing their passions and honing their crafts.

I had the best time shooting and interviewing James & Hanani from Off The Beaten Track Collective, a couple of young lads who are seriously “Gather is what we focussed and driven, and on cusp of their international love, what inspires the careers. Illustrator, Blake us and what we are Gordon, who packed in a steady design job to go out proud to showcase on his own, is focussed on work. I am beyond proud from Northland.” his to introduce to you Ana Heremaia, using her design and architecture experience with lashings of passion to inspire and shape young people from her Northland community.

With this being our mid-year issue, you couldn’t look past the things that warm your soul; like a weekend away, hearty recipes and beautiful fashion filled with luxurious textures. We’ve put together three places that we love to escape to, each with their own unique qualities and all a short drive that will refresh those mid-year feels.

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Contents ISSUE 3 | JUN/JUL 2018 Features 4

A Road Less Travelled

Video production duo, Off The Beaten Track Collective

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Ana Heremaia

Inspiring the next generation

12 Sketching a Life in Colour

Illustrator Blake Gordon making a name for himself

Winter Escapes 16 17 18 19

Driftwood Escapes Cliff House Mangawhai Pods Weekend Getaways Shopping Edit

A collection of our favourite travel finds from Curate.co.nz

Fashion & Style 21 Fashion Editorial: Liquid Gold 27 Stylist’s Selection

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Our stylist’s favourite picks and where to find them

Architecture & Interiors 28 Coming Home

Breathing new life into a Whangarei family home

35 5 Ways

Cosy up your home with these 5 simple ideas

Taste 36 Recipes: Winter Feast

Slow Cooked Beef Cheeks

Parmesan Pea Puree

Honey Roast Vegetables

41 Wine Gatherers

Three beautiful red wines to savour

Flora & Fauna 42 Milk & Honey

Louis Smith, the young entrepreneur behind a sweet commodity

44 Autumnal Planting

What to get planting during Autumn

47 Garden Gatherers

Three of our favourite places to have a green thumb

Gathering 48 Advertising Directory

Business supporting business

51 DIY: Beeswax Wraps 52 Book Reviews

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Our interviewee reading picks

53 Giveaways

WIN: Style your Gather

53 Finding Gather

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A road less travelled

How video production duo, Off The Beaten Track Collective, are creating their own direction Words + Photography by Jessica Whiting

When you first sit down with James Blakeley and Hanani Kanter, it’s easy to see how they could be misjudged for being just a couple of lads; always up for a laugh and a bit of adventure. But really they are two passionate creatives, dedicated to their craft, and keen on having a great time while they do what they love.

The pair are behind Off The Beaten Track Collective, they are videographers, cinematographers and travellers producing amazing short travel films and online Always keen to tell a Once their film quickly content. story, or show you a new place hit the 1 million+ view you’ve never been before, while at the same time creating this mark, they knew that passion into a fully operational business that is opening door there was something after door of opportunity. there to be explored.

Having met when they were just teenagers, both visiting Queenstown for career week, the pair hit it off and have been firm friends and business partners ever since.

Liking what they were creating and enjoying the process, James and Hanani created a second, longer video. Again centred around hanging out with their friends in Queenstown, the lake, walks, swimming, only this time it was uploaded to social media. The video was noticed. So much so, that it was shared to Unilad and Ladbible (two popular Facebook pages; the Ladbible page has over 31 million likes alone), and put the pair in the spotlight with countless shares and interactions.

Once their film quickly hit the 1 million+ view mark, they knew that there was something there to be explored. “We just loved what we were producing. Not everyone had seen drone footage, or had access to a drone, it was relatively new, so when we put a video together like this that got such a reaction, it was pretty cool.” Hanani says, “It was definitely that connection to an audience, the reaction we had from people” adds James, nodding his head in agreeance. From there, James and Hanani set up a dedicated Facebook So how do two guys in their mid 20’s kick off the beginning of a media empire? While page and got to work creating more the pair were living in Queenstown, the boys footage, including a video of Mangawhai, which was shared almost as much as their went to Managwhai for a weekend away; a Queenstown one. place that James practically grew up in as a kid. Before they left, a friend gave them The name, Off The Beaten Track, was a drone. “Our mate asked if we wanted to perfectly suited to their organic style of take it (the drone) with us, to just shoot, travel inspiration. Preferring to show people see what comes out of it” Hanani says. “We the places that they might not usually visit, created a mini video of us, just hanging or the less travelled, less tourist filled areas out and doing our thing with our friends at of New Zealand and abroad. sunset. It was amazing to see that different Fully committing to what they were doing, perspective from a drone point of view”. and now with a strong social media 5

following, they packed in their day jobs and booked their first overseas adventure with the aim of creating more video. Negotiating a little sponsorship, they set off on a 3-month trip to cross the west coast of America, all the way from Canada, collaborating with other bloggers along the way.

“Hanani was up until 3am most nights, editing what we’d shot that day to meet our deadlines”

Shortly after arriving and while the pair were staying in Fresno, California, they had their car broken into and all their gear was gone.

Not to be deterred, they continued on their trip with just one drone and a gopro (and Hanani had no shoes), determined to capture as much footage as possible, what did trip them up in the end was running out of money after just two months. They returned to New Zealand; Hanani back to Queenstown and his job at AJ Hackett Bungy, and James back to Auckland, both with a stack of content ready for editing, eager to do it all again.

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So what makes these two work so well together? “We both have clearly defined roles within our partnership” says Hanani, “James does most of the networking, marketing and the business side of things, and I do most of the video production, editing and social media. We collaborate a lot of course, especially with ideas, but we know our strengths.”

While they both have a background studying business, James adds a qualification in Adventure Tourism Management and Hanani in International Hospitality Management, the boys are predominantly self taught in the video production side of things.

“I started editing on GoPro Studios, it was pretty basic, cut and paste, nothing amazing” says Hanani “now of course we use tools like Premiere Pro for our editing to keep that professional edge.

It’s amazing how much you can learn from YouTube!” he laughs.

The Collective have been working more now with commercial clients, delivering

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a myriad of briefs from filing hip-hop concerts, working with car companies, and of course with Gather Magazine earlier this year; shooting our behind the scenes of our launch issue fashion shoot, all projects they are excited to keep creating.

“We are super keen to do more of that type of work” says James, “we like the variety, and while we are travel at our core, we don’t want to be typecast as just travel, we’re so much more than that”.

A recently completed client collaboration was working with Flight Centre on a ten day trip back to California. This time, it was financially backed and there was no chance of the same pitfalls repeating.

“This was one of our biggest contracts yet” says James “working with a company like Flight Centre, there were also some big expectations that we had to meet too.”

The pair had to create five videos while on the road for their ten days, delivering each fully shot, cut and edited video back to NZ to be shared on social feeds, plus a wrap video of their whole trip. “Hanani was up until 3am most nights, editing what we’d shot that day to meet our deadlines” he continues “all from our hotel rooms on his laptop. It was impressive.”

Of course like any developing business, there have been challenges along the way. The recent California trip meant that the boys were under immense pressure with contracted deadlines, something that they hadn’t experienced to that level in the past.

Business and friendship doesn’t always mix and the boys have learnt a lot since they started, “it’s not always smooth sailing” says Hanani “but we’ve learnt to define those business/friendship lines”. “There’s a certain amount of competitiveness in the influencer/ social media marketing community” James adds, “everyone is trying to

make money from the internet, but the competitiveness isn’t necessary, there is more than enough work to go around. We don’t like to get involved in the politics side of things, we just do our thing. It’s important for us to be authentic and only produce what we are happy with. We aren’t about filler” It’s refreshing to hear James and Hanani talk about what they are working on. They are both so animated and passionate in the way they talk about their work and upcoming projects, you can’t help but feel excited about what might come from these boys next.

So what is on the cards? “Ideally, we will be doing more of what we are making now, but on a bigger scale” says James “I’d like to grow our team and work with more people. Our end goal is definitely to create inspiring content and continue to be video story tellers”.

Definitely two to watch. 

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Ana Heremaia

inspiring the next generation

Words by Holly Jean Brooker + Photography by Libby Robinson

The busy streets of London city are a far cry from the slow town vibes of Kaikohe but work colleagues and long time friends Ana Heremaia, Ruby Watson & Felicity Brenchley happily traded postcodes to start a social enterprise with a difference. The trio launched ĀKAU in 2014 with a vision to work alongside rangatahi (young people) in their design and architecture studio, engaging in real projects around the Northland community.

The seed of the idea was planted during one of life’s most difficult experiences.

Ana Heremaia was working as an interior architect in London, when the devastating call came with news that her Dad, Ngawati, was facing terminal cancer. Ana moved back to Christchurch to spend his last abrupt few months with him, unaware that this event would flip her career life on its head.

“We were adamant initially that furniture was the way forward...now we are pretty adaptable and open to new ideas and possibilities.”

It was the procession from Christchurch to her Dad’s hometown of Ngawha, Kaikohe, for the funeral that the stirring to work with rangatahi in Northland began. Returning as an adult Ana’s eyes were opened to the possibility of how she could work with the community in a design capacity.

A year later, Ana was working in a Melbourne architecture firm when her Mum was also given just months to live.

Again, Ana moved home to spend time with her. This is where the conversations around her ideas for Kaikohe began to formulate into plans with her best mate Ruby Watson jumping on board.

After her Mum Christine passed away, Ana and Ruby felt the urge to turn plans into action. Ana caught a bus up to Kaikohe, not quite sure what she was in for, or exactly what 8

she was going to do. She laughs, “Honestly, I had no idea what it was like to live in the Far North. I got off the bus, and asked where the taxi stop was. Everyone just laughed, there were no taxis! I walked up to my Auntie’s house which was about a 45 minute walk, which wouldn’t normally be so bad except I had two suitcases and a guitar case to haul with me!”

One thing led to another and ĀKAU began to grow. Using their design experience, the team initially began working with local young people on small design projects making furniture.

Although it was a positive experience, they realised ĀKAU couldn’t grow as easily as it could if they used their existing skills in architecture. But the process set an important business lesson in place.

Ana reflects, “Over time our biggest learning has been to hold your ideas lightly. We were adamant initially that furniture was the way forward and it took us quite some time, a lot of research and resources before we started exploring other roads to achieving our kaupapa. Now we are pretty adaptable and open to new ideas and possibilities.”

Fast forward four years and their pipe dream is now a fully fledged social enterprise, aptly named ĀKAU. Ana explains, “To us ĀKAU represents ‘Ka tūtaki ai te wai ki te whenua’, which talks about the place where water meets land, where people, places and ideas can be brought together. And that is what we hope to do through ĀKAU”.

With a combined 30 plus years in the architecture, design & community art field; in London, Melbourne, Auckland

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and Christchurch, the ĀKAU directors work from three professional studios in Kaikohe, Auckland and Warkworth, offering complete design project services, from the seed of an idea to construction. Most of the projects are based in Northland with the point of difference being that the team engage with the local community and young people in the design of real life projects.

Ana explains, “The projects are meaningful, appropriate and really benefit the people they impact. Some of the projects we’ve worked on include a local marae, Māori housing developments, community exhibitions and place making projects. These kinds of projects most benefit from community and rangatahi involvement which is why we’ve tended to be drawn to them, or them to us! They allow young people to grow their practical skills, confidence and make solid connections with the places around them. And all of the profits go into the ĀKAU Foundation,” the valuable second strand of ĀKAU. The ĀKAU Foundation runs programmes for youth that would benefit from something different to the traditional education system. The programmes are based on handson learning, tangible projects that have real impact for young people and their community, building and maintaining relationships and creating future pathways and opportunities.

An example of one of their most recent design projects is the development of the Miria marae in Waiomio. The rangatahi took the reins, meeting with the client, the Kuia and Kaumatua at the marae, to establish the clients needs.

They further spoke to the local community to glean more insight into the area and the people, they heard stories about the local caves and the swirling rivers over Waiomio and 10

using these stories came up with a design concept. With young people pitching their marae design, the client were happy, and resource consent has been approved. The team are now waiting on the next phase to get the new marae buildings underway.

“It’s been hard mahi from day one, but all good things take time”, Ana admits. Two years ago, ĀKAU was awarded a Foundation North grant, with partial-funding for five years to help develop the organisation. This funding has enabled the ĀKAU team to increase their impact in the community and grow the architectural side of the business. The goal is to get ĀKAU financially sustainable in the next 3-4 years.

“It’s a real privilege to be involved in such important kaupapa.

The importance of local culture and people should be at the forefront of every project. We believe that’s what good design should be about, a reflection of local people and what’s important to them”, Ana explains. Relationships drive everything, and everyone involved with ĀKAU is considered as whānau, with some returning to become mentors for others coming through the youth programmes.

For city girl Ana, getting to know her Māori culture and being closer to her parents has been very healing, in the first year particularly. “Being able to visit my parents whenever I felt like it has definitely helped me through the grieving process.”

She reflects “I’ve learnt so much about myself from being up here, and it really is a case of the more I learn, the more I realise I have to learn. I’m inspired by the people I meet, who speak Te Reo fluently, who have a strong connection to the land. I’ve loved learning about weaving and flax, but mainly through being part of ĀKAU, and getting to work alongside amazing people is where most of my lessons have occurred”. 

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sketching a life in colour Illustrator Blake Gordon making a name for himself

Words by Kirsty Millar + Photography by Dylan Matthews

Blake Gordon is an entrepreneur that has excelled in his corner of the design world at just 26 years old. Gather recently chatted with this creative thinker, illustrator, graphic designer and self-confessed surf junkie.

Born in Kerikeri, and growing up in beautiful Doves Bay, Blake got an early taste for design during his time at Kerikeri High School. After finishing school he pursued an interest in photography and embarked on a three-year Bachelor of Design course at Auckland University of Technology (AUT). “In the early stages we were introduced to many facets of design, the course is quite broad. I’d thought photography was where I was headed and my passion for illustration would stay a hobby. But photography is technical, and the gear is expensive, so I made an early decision to major in illustration.” Blake says.

Freshly graduated, Blake secured a full-time job in 2013 with iconic New Zealand clothing label, ilabb. Associated with extreme sports and supporting the likes of pro-drifter, Mad Mike, ilabb is a dream brand for any budding designer. Blake made the most of the opportunities for the next four years, thriving among a young and closeknit team. He worked his way up from Graphics Assistant through to Head

Graphic Designer. Illustration featured in about 20% of his work - naturally he grabbed those projects with open arms, “The culture at ilabb was awesome, we were a small team with a lot of creative freedom. It’s a fast-paced, deadline driven industry and I’ve stayed best mates with many of them.”

But staying in the same job was never in the pipeline for Blake, and early last year he took a new direction. “I loved my job but was ready for something different. Aside from paying rent,

Blake is the first to admit a nerdy obsession for top quality paper, textured just right to make his work pop my responsibilities were few and far between, so the timing felt right to freelance.” It’s a leap of faith for anyone deciding to go it alone, and Auckland rent can sting. But the choice was made, and Blake entered the roller coaster ride of new biz life. With more ups than downs these days, he feels he’s got the fit right, enjoying about 70% illustration and the remainder in graphic design.

From clothing labels, artwork for bands, new logo design and branding projects, to private commissions, hand painted shirts and skateboards, to artwork for tattoos — the work life is far from dull. More importantly, Blake has the freedom to hit the waves whenever they’re working. But don’t be fooled if he’s spotted on the water regularly, the day job hasn’t stopped, it just gets pushed into the night. “That’s the beauty of freelancing; I can fit in all the things I love. I’ve blurred the lines between work and life - surfing is good for my creativity, and the different coastlines inspire my work. Forestry Beach is hands-down my favourite place to surf.”

Business has landed his way organically through word of mouth referrals, and by building a following on Instagram. With about 1,400 online followers, much of his work is commission based and while he can’t pick a favourite from his body of work, it’s the bigger scale stuff he loves best.

Anything plus-size from A3 is pretty special to him. He’s the first to admit a nerdy obsession for top quality paper, textured just right to make his work pop. Whether a client’s idea or his own, the process is collaborative from the initial brief, to rough sketches, through to the finished product.

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With a focus on sustainable innovation and reducing the paper load, Blake has recently swapped pens and sketchpad for an iPad and Apple Pencil. The move is a game-changer. Aside from feeling good about taking a greener approach, there is enormous time saving and design liberty for Blake. Clicking the undo or redo button will have a mistake instantly erased, or an idea explored without losing past versions. “I will always have my pens and scrapbook, and I kinda hope they don’t teach this way to new students, but to freehand sketch straight onto an iPad has become a really efficient way to work.”

Style inspiration can be traced back to my teenage years and an early fascination with punk, hardcore music, with a touch of rap/hip-hop. “Back then I was also fascinated by dudes with tattoos, which of course evolved into getting plenty of my own ink. I don’t think I have one certain style, but I guess I have a tattoo influenced look.”

Reflecting on his work, Blake picks out the design of the seventh-annual Mangawhai Bowl Jam as something he is particularly proud to call his own.

Held on Saturday 3rd February, the event included an outstanding line-up of skaters from all over New Zealand and Australia. Brought together through the hard work of Jesse Peters, along with a collection of big-name sponsors, the event has become a highly anticipated date for anyone intrigued by the athletic skill and fearless nature of the competitors. For the community, the day marks a chance for many local skaters to shine.

Completing the picture of a successful sporting event is a cohesive design approach across the project. Blake was introduced to event author, Jesse Peters through a mutual friend. “He’d hit me up ages ago to help. I drew some sketches to give him an idea of what could be done but when I didn’t hear back from him I figured he wasn’t too keen. We finally connected and a sketch was picked to enhance further. I was stoked to see the work brought to life across signage, t-shirts, Facebook and other artwork. It’s received awesome feedback and has given me some cool new opportunities.”

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Driftwood Escapes Words by Jessica Whiting + Photography by Charlie Smith

While Driftwood Escapes is the furthest from Auckland in our places to stay (around 3.5 hours) it definitely is worth the drive, especially in Winter. Owners Richard and Vanessa have created a ‘laid back luxury’ oasis to walk into, with special touches for their Winter guests, they have thought of everything. The path is well lit for you to unload your bags; as you walk in candles are burning and the fireplace is lit, it’s an atmosphere that you can’t help but walk into and let out a little sigh.

you could want, the beauty of this place is that it’s not a forced disconnection. You disconnect when you want to, and if you need to work, you can do so easily.

“It’s important for us to create a space to relax” says Vanessa “our guests often arrive late on a Friday after a busy week, we want their week to melt away and for them to just enjoy themselves.” These special touches are called their ‘Winter Welcome’, where you aren’t walking into a cold space, but more your home away from home.

The personal touches in Driftwood are really what these hosts are about. “If you’d like a bottle of red, we can make sure that is waiting for you. Or if you would like a seafood chowder, we can do that too. It’s really up to our individual guests needs.”

While this place feels a world away, you are still connected to the outside world. With high speed wifi and all the channels

Location: Te Tii, Kerikeri Price Range: from $180 to $220 per night, rates vary during the season. Catering options are available.

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The space itself Vanessa describes as ‘easy coastal living’, “it’s not so precious that you can’t walk inside with sand on your feet” she says “but not totally rustic that you feel short changed. We have mohair throws, beautiful linens and quality eco bathroom products for our guests. It’s luxury you can spoil yourself with, but it’s also attainable.”

Driftwood is definitely a place that you can walk away from actually feeling relaxed.

WHY WE LOVE IT

++ Plenty to do, even in Winter with kayaks available for guests ++ Love the idea of having a home cooked meal and local wine waiting for you on arrival ++ Definitely a relaxing atmosphere

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Cliff House Words + Photography by Jessica Whiting

You know that you’re heading somewhere special when you However, this boutique accommodation would be perfect are driving down the driveway and little gasps are heard from for adults looking to get away and spend a weekend with your passengers when they see a small glimpse of the view. friends, or even a honeymoon. Enjoy cooking meals in Located on the very edge of Whangarei Heads, just a 2-hour the fully equipped kitchen, have a crisp wine on the deck while soaking up the view, playing petanque, or get the fire drive from Auckland, is Cliff House. Unassuming at first, but once you walk inside you are hit with the most majestic view, cranking with a bottle of red and some lively conversation (Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir is our pick for sure). all the way up the Whangarei Coast and out to the ocean.

Majestic, is not even a word that does this vista justice.

Rolling green hills, a rocky cliff base where you can hear the ocean rolling in and the sparkling sea which stretches on for what feels like forever.

Sleeping up to 10 people, there is enough space for everyone (plus the kids or grandparents if you are inclined to share this space with them) and there is plenty for older kids to do, including a quaint swing seat in pohutukawa and sprawling green grass to roll down.

Location: Taiharuru, Whangarei Heads Price Range: from $650 to $750 per night, rates vary during the season and the number of guests staying. Fully catered options are available.

Great for: Couples, Groups, Families with older children To Book: www.cliffhouse.nz

Owners Susanne and Paul have looked after the place so well, and there is everything that you need right there. I know it sounds silly, but it really felt like sleeping at home, it was that comfortable, and a comfortable stay that leaves you relaxed when you head home is just what you want.

Waking up to sunrise across the ocean, with fantails and swallows diving for their breakfast in that first morning light was just something else. I could have stared at that view for even longer.

WHY WE LOVE IT

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Mangawhai Pods Words by Kirsty Millar + Photography by Jessica Whiting

Mangawhai Pods owners, John and Kelley have created something truly unique with their accommodation offering in Mangawhai Village, about 90 minutes from Auckland. Two separate pods create a strong design statement right from first arrival. Sleek black Shadowclad buildings, surrounded by simple, ordered landscaping, resting on the edge of a picturesque pond.

When you step inside, you are greeted by an earthy, eclectic ambience, and the space oozes relaxation with wellconsidered décor and restful colours. But the best thing about the pods are all of the unexpected features like the internal cork paneling. “We first used cork in my music shop in Auckland” John says, “we import it from Portugal and it’s just as functional as it is beautiful. It’s fantastic for insulation and soundproofing, absorbing the noise from each pod.”

Appealing to couples who love interesting and inspiring spaces, or small families in search of a quick getaway, the

Location: Mangawhai Village, Mangawhai Price Range: $250-$300 per night Great for: Couples or small families looking for a stylish alternative.

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pods are definitely not brick’n’tile predictability, and they are a clever layout for a smallish footprint. Upstairs hosts a mezzanine bedroom with skylight, while downstairs is the living (with extra bed), kitchen/dining and bathroom. A window seat inspired from a hotel in Spain, offers the perfect nook for curling up with a wine and a book.

“A courtyard at opposite ends means both pods can be rented out very privately, or will work just as successfully for a shared group or extended family taking over both dwellings.” Kelley explains.

Another surprise is the location. Cleverly placed to overlook the water, complete with ducks, fish and a little pontoon gives a sense of being tucked away from civilization. But the reality is, this gorgeous countryside setting rubs shoulders with a vibrant village just minutes away. Guests can walk to the local Saturday markets, Mangawhai Tavern and cafes in less than ten minutes. Best of both worlds? Definitely!

WHY WE LOVE IT

++ Close to village amenities with a tucked away feel (walking to get a morning coffee is ideal!) ++ Beautifully designed with clever features ++ Peaceful outlook, despite being suburban

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A little weekend bach getaway does amazing things for the soul, a chance to have a change of scenery for a couple of days. Head off on your own, take someone special, or pack up the kids.

Our top tips: pack clothes that work for multiple occasions and definitely take a portable speaker, perfect for creating ambiance in the evenings.

Gather has browsed one of our favourite shopping sites, Curate.co.nz, for our best finds that will make your holiday that much easier — ­ and that much more stylish! 

L to R from top: Knitney Houston Cardi $199.90 | Stash Connoisseur Phone Wallet $209 | Wooden Shoehorn by Redecker $14.90 | Little Olpe byGeorgia Jay $310 | Surmanti Sleep Easy Spray $20 | Orbitsound Spaced360 Bluetooth Speaker $399 | Cord Taco 5 Pack $49 | Memory Game by OMM Design $32.95 | Memobottle™ $49.99 | Hard-shell Rolling Cabin Bag $145.00

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Photography + Styling by Jessica Whiting Hair by Robyn Munro Make Up by Chanelle Van T Veen Model Alice Lines from 62 Models Model Wears: Elle+Riley sweater $349, Bach Matakana | Lonely ‘Lulu’ bra $110 and Mesop silk lounge pants $299, Two Boutique | ‘Rosette’ velvet heels $249, Chaos & Harmony | Tortie bangle $42, Sophie Store | Silver ‘Equinox’ ring $150, Zoe & Morgan | Necklace, stylists own. Furnished With: ‘Nigella’ pendants $129-$159, rattan basket $99, ‘Kenta’ vase $19.95 and ‘Romain’ rug from $349, Freedom Furniture | Vintage chair $499 (part of set), Industry Waipu | Albini rattan ottoman $1,380, Home Matakana | Goat fur cushion $210.50, The Blackshed Waipu | Fifi bag $389, Saben.

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Elle+Riley sweater $349, Bach Matakana | Lonely ‘Lulu’ bra $110 and Mesop silk lounge pants $299, Two Boutique | ‘Rosette’ velvet heels $249, Chaos & Harmony | ‘Tortie’ bangle $42 and ‘So Straight’ bangle $42, Sophie Store | Silver ‘Equinox’ ring $150, Zoe & Morgan | Fifi bag $389, Saben | Necklace, stylists own.

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‘Little Paradise’ dress by Alice McCall $459, Superette | ‘Geo’ black leather boots $369, Chaos & Harmony | ‘Prima Donna’ Black Spinel necklace $329 and ring $269 by Silk & Steel, Damask Studio | So Straight’ bangle $42, Sophie Store | Silver ‘Chandra’ necklace $280, Zoe & Morgan

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Cooper St lace long sleeve top, $169.90 and Levis 501’s $159.99, Kiera May Boutique| ‘Rosette’ heels in navy $249, Chaos & Harmony | So Straight’ bangle $42, Sophie Store | Rosefield ‘Mercer’ watch $179, Kiera May Boutique | Earrings, Stylists own | 1960’s Danish chair $1,250, Space + Style.

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FA S H I O N + S T Y L E : L I Q U I D G O L D Lenne feather jacket $389, Noa Noa open crepe trousers $275 and Lonely ‘Lulu’ bra $115, Two Boutique | ‘Rosette’ heels in gold $249, Chaos & Harmony | Rosefield ‘Mercer’ watch $179, Kiera May Boutique | ‘Regan’ bag $589, Saben | So Straight’ bangle $42, Sophie Store | Gold ‘Volcano’ necklace $394, gold ‘Equinox’ earrings $300, Zoe & Morgan.

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‘Moonfire’ long sleeve shirt by Rusty $89.99, Bammas | ‘New Territory’ pant by Sass & Bide $475, Superette | Nude loafers $169.99, Kiera May Boutique | Straight’ bangle $42, Sophie Store | ‘Chimi’ earrings $341, Zoe & Morgan | Cuff, stylists own.

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stylist's selection “This shoot was based upon textures and beautiful, luxury fabrics. Items that you can wear comfortably, and pieces that are a little special with the change of season. Accented by simple, yet stunning NZ jewellery. I particularly love the ‘Equinox’ earrings, handmade by Zoe & Morgan.

My stand out clothing items would have to be the ‘New Territory’ pants by Sass & Bide, these are so flattering on all shapes.

And of course the ‘Lulu’ bra from NZ designer, Lonely. No matter how cold it is outside, having something so gorgeous on underneath makes you feel great! "  Stylist Selection: Top Row: Elle+Riley sweater $349, Bach Matakana | Gold ‘Equinox’ earrings $300, Zoe & Morgan | Lonely ‘Lulu’ bra $115, Two Boutique | Middle Row: Rosefield ‘Mercer’ watch $179, Kiera May Boutique | Fifi bag $389, Saben | ‘New Territory’ pant by Sass & Bide $475, Superette | Bottom Row: ‘Rosette’ heels in gold $249, Chaos & Harmony.

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INTERIORS + ARCHITECTURE: COMING HOME

Coming Home

Words by Kelly Evans + Photography by Hannah Whitehead

In November 2015, Hannah and Dylan Whitehead found the perfect first family home to make their mark on in Whangarei’s Whau Valley. After previously renting, the couple tackled the renovation project head on soon after moving in, while raising their two children Frankie (3) and Leo (1).

Over two years, the 110 m2 three bedroom, one bathroom home was transformed, room by room from dark and dated into a light, airy and calming space. Step through the entranceway and you’re welcomed into a cohesive design aesthetic that is synonymous with Hannah’s styling.

Spending her days as photographer, stylist and social media curator to children’s clothing label Jamie Kay, Hannah also curates her design prous on her Instagram accounts (previously @blondeandbone, and now @kinliving_ ).

And while Hannah has an eye for design, clever handmade pieces created by Dylan (a mechanic by trade) are evident throughout. From the bench seat in the entrance way, to the office nook’s custom built desk, and the couples steel frame bed. Dylan even lent his hand to creating replacement decorative battens in the hallway.

The compact design provided an opportunity for thoughtfully considered details while reconfiguring the homes layout maximised the space. The master bedroom now occupies what once was the living room, while Leo’s nursery resides in place of the original master bedroom. Interior walls were pared back, painted in Dulux Okarito, a crisp, fresh white finish.

How would you describe your design aesthetic? Simple but homely. We strive to live a simple life without a huge amount of unnecessary possessions. I guess this naturally evolves into how your way of living looks.

How long did the renovations take? We moved in November 2015 and started working on the property right away. Overall it’s taken just over two years to complete. We funded the renovations ourselves, so it has been slow going, chipping away at the house weekend by weekend.

While 80 percent of the work was completed by my husband Dylan (he is quite the handyman), towards the end of the renovation we hired a builder friend to help us out with the bigger things (like the back deck) to speed up the process to the finish line. In hindsight we possibly could have done this earlier as it really did fast track the completion of the house.

Were there any complexities with the property or during the renovation process? We were very lucky with everything being pretty straight forward. We didn’t come across any extra little surprises that older homes often bring. This meant we were able to keep our total reno costs nice and low. A massive bonus for our budget.

Where have you sourced your decor from? Our furniture is a little bit of a mix. We have quite a lot of pieces from IKEA (as they are simple and very affordable), with more special pieces from designers such as Muuto. Dylan made our black steel bed frame and wooden bench seat in the entrance and I found a few second hand store gems like Leo’s cane chair in his nursery. Because our whole reno has been on a budget we aimed to keep overall costs down and this extended to our decor.

What does a typical day look like for you? My job is a little more complicated these days as we had a bit of a bump in our life plan towards the end of last year. In December our three year old daughter Frankie was diagnosed with leukemia which has completely uprooted our life dynamics.

My every day ‘work’ days are now split as mum-cologist (haha) and looking after the photography, web and social platforms of children’s clothing label Jamie Kay. My little assistant is unable to attend daycare while on chemotherapy treatment so she now joins me at all of our photoshoots and gives her input into how things should look. As much as I wish it wasn’t under these circumstances, we both have a great time working together now. Sometimes my office is my home office, other times it’s a room in starship, however, I am very lucky to have a career that allows me to mix work and life in such a fluid way.

Favourite design stores to shop at? I love sourcing homewares from local New Zealand stores like Blackbird Goods, Father Rabbit and Citta. Shopping a little further afield, I like Norsu, IKEA and Scandinavian Design Centre.

Where do you draw inspiration from? I find inspiration comes from all over the place. I am a massive fan of home and lifestyle books; Kinfolk has always been a great source of inspiration for me. Good old Instagram is another great source to discover inspiring interiors. Personally, I am terrible at knowing what to search on Pinterest so I’ve found following like minded homeowners online has been invaluable.  29

Previous Page: The entranceway was completely gutted and re-lined. In its place a welcoming and light entrance way.

Above: Originally the living room, the large space was perfect for the couple’s master bedroom. Hannah found a fireplace surround through TradeMe and fixed this in the location of the original fireplace that had been boarded over by the previous owners. Adding a built in wardrobe, beautiful large ornate ceiling rose and feature light from Norsu.

Top Right: What once was the darkest room in the house due to the tongue and groove wall, the bathroom is now light and fresh. Admittingly, the tongue and groove was a feature Hannah fell in love with when they first saw the home.

Bottom Right: A home office is a must for Hannah’s work with the nook space in the dining area finished off with a built in desk by Dylan.

Bottom Left: Leo’s nursery has a lot of natural light from the two large original windows that were simply in need of TLC. Originally the master bedroom, this become Leo’s nursery during the homes reconfiguration.

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Winter is the perfect time to feather your nest and make things cosy. Introduce a feeling of warmth in your space, with minimal effort through a few simple but effective touches. Create mood lighting with lamps; I love my Himalayan salt lamp, arriving home to its warm glow is simply lovely. Light a scented candle and curl up in a comfy chair, complete with luxurious textures with this Icelandic sheepskin rug and velvet cushion. ď‚—

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A Winter Feast Words + Food Styling by Chantelle Campbell Photography + Shoot Styling by Jessica Whiting

Cozy up this winter with my warming recipe that requires minimum fuss, but delivers maximum impact while you let the slow cooker do all the work! These beef cheeks are so meltingly tender, drowning in a thick flavoursome gravy. Matched with honey roasted vegetables, and steamed greens.

This meal is sure to warm the heart and soul over the cooler months, and is perfect for a winter weekend spent indoors.

The recipe easily feeds six people, the leftover ragu makes for a brilliant pie filling or tossed through pasta and sprinkled with parmesan cheese the next day.

Slow Cooked Beef Cheeks

Parmesan Pea Pruee

INGREDIENTS

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4 beef cheeks 500ml beef stock 2 sticks of celery 2 carrots 1 red onion 2 gloves of garlic 1 can of tomatoes 1 cup of red wine 2 bay leaves Salt and pepper to taste Oil

3 cups of frozen peas 200ml Chicken stock 25g parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste METHOD

Place a pot over a medium heat with frozen peas and chicken stock simmer for 5 minutes or until tender.

Remove from heat and parmesan with a stick blender and blend until smooth.

Serve warm.

METHOD

Heat oil in a large heavy based pan, brown beef cheeks 2 at a time. Remove beef cheeks set aside.

Honey Roasted Vegetables

Dice celery, onion, garlic, carrots and sauté for 3 minutes in the same pan, then deglaze the pan with the cup of red wine.

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leave on low while you prepare the vegetables.

Steam your favourite greens to serve with this meal too.

1.5kg of your favourite baby vegetables, I’ve used baby Pour this mixture into the slow cooker, along with the canned carrots, turnips, beetroot and fennel tomatoes, beef stock and beef cheeks. Gently mix together 2tbsp of honey and cook on low for 8 hours.

3tbsp of olive oil Salt and pepper After the 8 hours of cooking, the beef cheeks will be tender and falling apart, remove the beef cheeks and discard the METHOD bay leaves. Using a stick blender blend the gravy then place Pre heat oven to 180°c gravy in a pot on a medium heat and reduce to create the think gravy this will take 15 mins.

Toss all the vegetables together with oil, honey and salt and Then pour back into the slow cooker along with beef cheeks, pepper, lay out on an oven tray and roast for 20 mins.

COOKING NOTES

Beef cheeks are a great, inexpensive cut, the slow cooking process makes them tender and juicy. Ask your local butcher (we love Mangawhai Meats!) to get these in for you, they will be worth it. Deglazing is a process of adding liquid to the cooking juices and getting all the good flavour filled bits off the bottom of the pan.

When choosing your honey, we prefer to use Mangawhai Honey. So delicious!

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Our top three local red wines Words by Chantelle Campbell + Photography by Jessica Whiting

With the cooler months upon us, there is no better time to cosy up with a lovely glass of red wine and simplify your evening with some old fashioned conversation. We’ve selected three beautiful red wines from our region, which are perfect to pair with our winter recipes. Enjoy! 

MILLARS VINEYARD, MANGAWHAI Syrah 2013

Millars Vineyard is a well known winery in Mangawhai wine country, influenced by the cooling sea breezes. The Millars 2014 Syrah has rich ripe berry flavours, exhibits plum and cherries with a touch of spice to balance the palette.

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THE LANDING, BAY OF ISLANDS Syrah 2014 LO C H I E L E S TAT E , M A N G AW H A I Merlot Melbec 2013

Lochiel Estate is a small family owned boutique winery, set in Mangawhai wine country. This premium quality 2013 Merlot Malbec is a fruity full flavoured red wine, soft enough for easy drinking. Sip on its own or match with your favourite slow cooked winter dish.

Located in the magnificent Bay of Islands, Northland is blessed with some of the best grape growing land in New Zealand. The Landings 2014 Syrah is an exquisite special occasion red. With aromas of honey, spice and dark chocolate. This is an elegant Syrah with a lovely smooth finish.

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Milk & honey

Louis Smith, the young entreprenuer behind a sweet commodity.

Words by Shannon Poynter + Photography by Jessica Whiting

Te Taonga Reka O te Ngahere ki Mangawhai (the sweet treasure of the Mangawhai forest).

sustainability is at the forefront, and his passion in this aspect of his business is palpable.

This unique quote is emblazoned on the side of every jar of Mangawhai Honey, and a sweet treasure it really is. Likely local lad Louis Smith started Mangawhai Honey in 2015 and the eco-friendly, boutique business has been taking off in leaps and buzzing bounds.

“I suppose the difference with my honey is the respect I have for the land, and for the bees themselves, the same land my forefathers called home. This is where I grew up and I would only ever utilise it in a respectful and beneficial way. Having a non-commercial approach to beekeeping makes our honey unique.”

Louis and his family are long-time residents of Mangawhai, dating back to 1947 when his grandfather owned the famous Mangawhai Tavern. Since then his family have held on to a large chunk of land locally where Louis has built his own cabin out of recycled and sustainable materials, surrounded by native planting.

He even goes so far as to make most of his own hives from timber sustainably milled on surrounding farms, and making sure the hives he works with have enough land to flourish and provide beautiful local honey.

But as we see bee populations internationally and “bees aren’t like chickens, they are declining understand the fragility of the a really sensitive species and need a species, Louis has stressed the importance of being a lot of room per hive” responsible bee-keeper and being considerate of others.

“I’ve always preferred to work outside, to work with the land. “Be really smart if you do get a hive on your property, bees I like being my own boss, being able to go for a surf when the aren’t like chickens, they are a really sensitive species and need a lot of room per hive, about an acre. They can get waves are good, do things in my own way. Bee keeping can this really gnarly disease called American foulbrood, it can be hard work, but it’s good work.” be really dangerous for any hives in the area, and if you get Inspired and helped by some long-term friends, Louis caught it, you have to burn the whole hive, and that is something I his first swarm and things have grown progressively from never want to have to do”. there. “I’m currently making 1 tonne out of 40 hives, but I Louis’ zeal for flora and fauna is also apparent in his love for am going into this season with 100 hives so there will be a native plants. “We can all help with bee populations though, bigger yield, bigger distribution. I want it to be an affordable, by planting as many native trees as you can, particularly quality Manuka Honey for the wider community to enjoy, Manuka and Kanuka, Harakeke which is native flax and Ti and then go towards making it a known brand, stocked Kouka which is cabbage tree, and definitely go easy on using across the whole country! Our honey is currently 77+ MGO too many chemicals and pesticides.” but with the potential to grow to 256+ MGO, it has great With his family around him, a lovely long-term girlfriend beside him and a passion for the land itself, Louis knew he would always be in Mangahwai.

health benefits”

Louis is an avid rugby player and a talented surfer. He was a student at a surfing academy in Raglan in 2009 and then participated in surfing competitions nationally, and represented Wellsford for rugby, winning a premiere championship in 2015 for Wellsford.

The sea and the land have always been important to him, and held a special place in his heart and existence. This created the ethos he has for Mangawhai Honey, where

Beekeeping is a craft that is soaring in popularity, and when done responsibly, it is just as good for the environment as it is to eat. It was great to chat to Louis; a passionate young man, driven by the possibility of creating a new business in his home town and watching it thrive, just like his bees.

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Autumnal planting Words by Shannon Poynter + Photography by Jessica Whiting

Ahhhh Autumn, one of my favourite seasons. Mother Nature is starting to lay her head down to rest and I always feel like there is a sense of calmness, unlike the vibrant energy of early spring which I also enjoy so much. The cooler nights are a welcome respite, but the days are still warm and productive.

Autumn provides a perfect time to plant fruit trees, particularly stone fruit such as peaches and plums, apricot and nectarines and our beloved apples and pears.

They have gone dormant and sleepy and don’t mind being man-handled so much through the colder months. Here are a few little tips to help you choose the best fruit trees and the best way to plant them.

SELECTING A CHAMPION:

When you walk into the fruit tree area of a garden centre or nursery you see many bare-naked sticks usually planted in a black bag or pot waiting patiently to be planted, and not all of these guys are created equal, though all can thrive with some love.

“Autumn provides a perfect time to plant fruit trees ... particularly stone fruit and our beloved apples and pears”

However, when looking for a good specimen you want a strong, even central leader. This is the part in the middle of the tree, the branch leading up from the centre. Having a good central leader assures a robust and strong tree.

Another trick I use is to give the plants a little wiggle in its pot or bag. If it’s quite firm, this often indicates a sturdier root system growing, which is definitely ideal!

Please though friends, don’t pick the tree up from the trunk or stem, as this can tear and damage the sensitive roots. Pick it up by the pot or bag, and give it a little wiggle when its feet are still on the ground.

PLANTING YOUR NEW FRIEND:

When you get your new buddy home, choose a warm, free draining semisheltered spot and make sure they have enough room to spread and grow. I always recommend digging the hole about 2-3 times the size of the bag or pot that the tree has come in.

If clay bound, add some gypsum to loosen it up; if sand, add some crystal rain for an extra water reservoir. Add compost and a natural fertiliser then unbag your plant very, very carefully. Check the root ball for any damaged or slimy looking roots and chop them off, then place your plant in the hole and gently cover with compost and dirt until your new mate is firm in the ground.

Another important aspect of planting fruit trees is staking! You don’t want your tree being hurled about in the wind so two stakes per plant ensures a secure spot for them to thrive.

My favourite part after planting a new fruit tree is when spring joins us and your new friend starts blossoming and greening up, it’s almost magical! As with any new member of your garden family, you get to know them intimately through the seasons, and a loved plant will always reciprocate in kind.

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shopping Caro With Love is a beautiful addition to Mangawhai. The store is filled with hand picked items for the home, clothing for your little ones and a large selection of women’s kimonos & jewellery. Perfect for gifts or treat yourself! www.carowithlove.com

art Whangarei’s newest fine art gallery is overflowing with creativity and passion. Showcasing an impressive selection of contemporary photography, painting, print, drawing and sculpture in monthly curated exhibitions. Art for Everyone. www.mdgallery.co.nz

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DIY beeswax wraps Big change begins with lots of little changes.

Plastic is a problem that we simply can’t ignore, and our lunches are a great place to start. Beeswax wraps are relatively inexpensive to make, but make a big impact.

Perfect for tucking a sandwich into, and even covering up left overs. Cleaning your wraps is easy, just a quick wash in warm soapy water and allow to dry. Make your lunch match your style with the fabric that you pick!

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Beeswax pellets 100% cotton fabric 2 x sheets baking paper (larger than your baking tray) Baking sheet with sides Iron

INSTRUCTIONS:

Wash, dry and iron your fabric. Quilting fabric is great for beeswax wraps because it has good hold and will last well.

Cut your fabric to size. If your fabric is larger than your tray, simply fold in half and follow the below steps. You can unfold it before it dries.

Layer your baking tray with your baking paper, then fabric.

Scatter with a small handful of beeswax pellets and add your second layer of baking paper on top. With a hot iron (with the steam off) press onto your paper and hold, melting the beeswax into the fabric, making sure the edges are covered.

You'll be able to tell if there is beeswax covering the fabric as you go. If you apply too much, just pop another piece of fabric on top to create your next one and soak up the excess.

Allow to cool seperately on the kitchen bench or a clothes drying rack. Trim edges with pinking shears. ď‚— TOP TIP : Grab one of your dinner plates and check your fabric will cover and wrap under. Then you can use your new wraps for keeping leftovers fresh!

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Hell’s Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga by Hunter S. Thompson In the mid-60s, Thompson spent almost two years living with outlaw motorcyclists, Angels. Thompson captures a moment in American history, when the biker lifestyle had newly arrived and utterly horrified America. The author doesn’t hold back, recounting this cultural movement with energy and brutal honesty.

Louis Smith Born to Fight by Ben Mckelvey “When I was in Europe I read Born to Fight. This book had me hooked from the first page. Despite Mark’s set backs in life, he shows anything is possible, proving himself as one of the world’s most exciting fighters. The author goes into great detail to describe the horror show that took place in the Hunt’s household in South Auckland, which was a pivotal life event for Mark Hunt.”

James Blakeley Legacy by James Kerr

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“Growing up as an All Black mad kid, this book really resonates with me.

From the language used and the life lessons that appear throughout, these are all things I learnt as a young man pushed through a competitive rugby system in NZ. This book shows how the teams culture and philosophies can be applied to business, relationships and life in general. I loved this book as you do not have to just be a sports fan to enjoy it.”

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The Launch Issue EPISODE SEVEN OF A CLASS ACT Behind the treble at Mangawhai festival, Northern Bass ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES A collision of skate culture + design ANIKA MOA Bringing her latest creative offering to Northland MANGAWHAI’S SIREN OF THE SEAS Meet world record breaking fisher woman, Nicky Sinden

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