Gather Magazine: Issue 8 | Apr-May 19

ISSUE 8 APR/MAY 19 CELEBRATING THE NORTH

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Mangawhai Bowl Jam

MEET ORGANISER: JESSE PETERS

Musician: Nadia Reid

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With the start of March, we say goodbye to the long summer days, those warm breezes that float through and make the evenings feel endless. We have had one of the best summers in the north, and we are lucky that it’s always slightly warmer here all year round. With the start of autumn, we are looking forward to getting out and exploring our region. In this issue, Zane and I show you around Paihia, Kerikeri and Russell; it’s the perfect place for a weekend escape with “With the start of plenty of year-round activities autumn, we are and we had the best time exploring the area together.

looking forward to getting out and exploring our region for a winter escape.”

We introduce you to Jesse Peters fresh from the 2019 Mangawhai Bowl Jam and chat about how he keeps such a passionate event fuelled.

Meet musician Nadia Reid, who is performing as part of the UPSURGE Bay of Islands Arts Festival, this April; an event that we are proud to support. Monika Welch kindly invites us into her studio for a look into her vibrant works and discusses her process with us.

Our feature fashion shoot is inspired by each of our previous covers with looks to suit every taste. With a region of entrepreneurs, we show you the best products to create a stylish and functional office on the go or within your home, and I’m particularly excited to share an introduction to meditation, as we all know how important that work/life balance can be.

While the memory of summer is cooling, there is so much to look forward to over the winter months. So find a quiet place to sit and enjoy your copy of Gather.

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Grass Roots Passion

Meet the driving force behind the Mangawhai Bowl Jam

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Music That Moves

Musician, Nadia Reid

12 Passion in Colour

Artist: Monika Welch

Winter Escape 17 Gather in the North

A weekend escape to the Bay of Islands

Mindfulness 25 Modern Meditation

A beginners guide to meditation

Architecture & Interiors

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26 Workspace Style Finds

For your home office or mobile set-up on the go

30 Interior Trend: Dried Flowers

How to jump on this no-fail interior style

32 DIY: Custom Cushions

5-Ways to get creative

35 Centre Style

Coffee table styling tips

Fashion & Style 36 Flat Lay Fashion

Seven stylish looks inspired by our covers

Taste 44 Vegan Curry Banquet

Spiced Vegan Curry

Mango Chutney

Coconut Raita

Gathering 48 You Lucky, Lucky Girl

Why we love Lucky Girl tee’s!

49 Finding Gather

Insta Faves

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grass roots passion Meet the driving force of the Mangawhai Bowl Jam Words Shannon Poynter + Photography Joel Hedges

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Young fella Jesse Peters is the driving force behind the hugely successful skateboarding event, Mangawhai Bowl Jam, which has just entered its eighth year of awesome. His passion and enthusiasm for the event and the sport are infectious, and you can see how it has expanded to become one of the penultimate skateboarding events in New Zealand.

Jesse grew up in the Far North in Moerewa, where he started skateboarding at 10 years old and it has been a major part of his life ever since. At the tender age of 17 he moved to Auckland and got at a job a surf and skate store, and naturally slotted into a lifestyle of work, surf and skate. This was the perfect platform for Jesse to meet like-minded individuals, industry reps and other hardcore skateboarders.

Mangawhai became his home away from home when the bowl was first built in 2011, and just as surf missions venturing out of Auckland were the usual, skate missions to Mangawhai became a regular thing says Jesse, “it was a tight community of us, and a meeting point. People came from all over, we felt like locals without being locals.”

The first Bowl Jam was humble in its origins, really grassroots. Jesse had been encouraged to do an event by some industry reps and at that time had hosted some small meets throughout Auckland, so decided to go further afield. A Facebook page was put up, and the Mangawhai Bowl Jam was created. A committed group of 25 skaters came to challenge each other and themselves on one of the sweetest bowls in the Southern Hemisphere and Jesse could see it was something pretty special.

Next year the word had spread and there were some additions to the original crew, and Jesse even went as far as to make some posters. From there the event evolved exponentially, feeding off Jesse’s passion and youthful energy. He realised that there had to be an event in Mangawhai due to the calibre of the park there. “Mangawhai is rad, it’s distinct and though it’s frustrating to have such a good bowl so far away from Auckland, I think that is why its grown, because of where it is.” Local skaters and local kids started showing interest, and with that came the rest of the Mangawhai community, knowing a good thing when they see it and relationships started to build.

As the event grew bigger and organically evolved in the beginning years, interest sprouted, and curiosities were peaked. This garnered attention from new sponsors, and more skateboarders around New Zealand were interested in competing.

It became a stepping stone, as Jesse acknowledges that skateboarding in NZ doesn’t have the same professional pull as it can overseas and any event where hardcore boarders can showcase their skill, learn something new and pit themselves against their peers is greatly sought after “It was always intended as an event for skateboarders by skateboarders.” says Jesse; “Skaters know that if they can be in the event then they are on the right track.”

Jesse could see that the event was at a tipping point and getting enough interest to take it to a new level with international skateboarders, a bigger prize pool and larger sponsors but his humble nature always shines through. “I’m cautious because the main ethos of the event is to grow local skateboarding.” He said, explaining the balance between attracting overseas competitors and supporting local talent. But Jesse has since discovered that having the variation in the boarders adds a whole new atmosphere where they feed off each other, it amps up the energy and everyone puts down their best.

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He now owns and runs his own wedding photography business with his wife Jessie, under the adorable name Jesse and Jessie, and as we all know January and February is wedding season along with the lead up to and the actual Bowl Jam, so a busy time for this 28-year-old go-getter!

Staying true to the grass-roots nature is important to Jesse, and as it has developed into a community event he wants to keep that humble vibe and passes this message along to sponsors who want to be involved and get on board, so to speak. He explains how the volunteers are the lifeblood of the event, and without the help and support of them, it would be nearly impossible for the day to progress, and more and more come to his aid each year.

You can see how Jesse’s communicable energy spreads to all those who are involved, creating a symbiotic and altruistic experience.

Moving forward, all Jesse’s new-found event management skills are being put into action. The event seems to double in numbers every year and this means generating a strong infrastructure to support the growing crowds. Helpful big sponsors include Vans, Dickies, Go-Pro and Mexicali Fresh along with loved local surf shop Bammas, and the support of the Mangawhai Activity Zone committee is unparalleled.

Manual Magazine, New Zealand’s own exclusive skateboarding magazine, cover the event every year and bring their own photographer to capture the action in the bowl, and Jesse finds other photographers to capture the story, the atmosphere. You can see how Jesse’s communicable energy spreads to all those who are involved, creating a symbiotic and altruistic experience.

Both Jesse’s pride and humble nature are palpable when you talk to him about the Mangawhai Bowl Jam, and he absolutely should be proud as he’s created a world-class event out of a simple but strong desire to skate and share his love for the sport with his mates, “I feel we’ve created an environment that’s a positive showcase, without it being cheesy!” he laughs. For him, the planning for the ninth Mangawhai Bowl Jam starts now with new challenges facing him as the event leverages itself to new heights in 2020. The tasks include improving the infrastructure of the event, fine-tuning the planning process to make it more organized and to engage more with local businesses for sponsorship and input so that it can remain a free community event. The possibility of more food trucks, live music and of course, more world-class shredding is definitely on the horizon for the Mangawhai Bowl Jam. From a small-town Northland dude to the charismatic event organiser of the fastest growing skateboarding event in New Zealand, Jesse Peters has plenty to be proud of. The success of the Mangawhai Bowl Jam can be attributed to him and the die-hard supporters and volunteers who have been there every step of the way over the past eight years.

Without Jesse’s steadfast commitment to his values and charmingly unpretentious attitude, this event would not have risen as it has, because his positive passion is the driving force behind its success. That, and a pure unadulterated love of skateboarding, a world class bowl, and a small town.  7

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Jesse himself is the MC, the event organiser, a competitor and the driving force; all of which he does in his own time and with no small amount of sacrifice. But this is where the thirst is obvious from this young visionary, as he clearly loves everything about it no matter how stressful.

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Music That Moves Meet: Nadia Reid Words Tegan Dunn + Photography Ebony Lamb & Raquel Sousa

Described by Dave Dobbyn as carrying a sound of “wonderful melancholy,” Nadia Reid’s distinctive voice has captured the hearts of a faithful audience, both in New Zealand and abroad. With two albums previously released (listen to Formation, Look for the Signs in 2015 and Preservation in 2017), Nadia has now completed three tours throughout Europe and recently returned from a trip to the United States. I spoke with Nadia after her return to New Zealand, where she has been performing at venues throughout the country, and ahead of her show at the Waimate North Showgrounds as part of the UPSURGE Bay of Islands Arts Festival in April this year.

Born in Auckland and raised in Dunedin, Nadia has moved frequently throughout her life, with time spent in both Christchurch and Wellington and, as her musical career has developed, an increasing amount of time overseas.

Though she describes Port Chalmers in Dunedin as a place that she feels inherently connected to (and a place where she recently bought a house and finished writing her third album), she speaks of constantly finding inspiration in new surroundings. Nadia has been greatly inspired by travel over the years,

referencing a sense of ‘newness’ as “a Expressing the need for time alone to place where all the good stuff happens.” build her lyrics and melodies, Nadia begins with words and expressions or When asked specifically about where chords on the guitar (it varies), then she finds inspiration, she reflects, “Ah, takes what she has created to her band. it’s quite a mystery. I really don’t know how to put it into words. I feel inspired Far from a lone creator, Nadia speaks by all sorts of things. Travelling mostly fondly of her band, consisting of and conversations I have with strangers Sam Taylor (guitar), Richie Pichard (bass) and Chris O’Connor (drums), describing Chris as ‘an amazing asset’ From this collection and Sam and Richie as ‘big brothers’ of anecdotes, Nadia who have known her through a lot of development and change. When builds a unique asked about special moments during sound; a timeless performances, Nadia refrains from naming specifics, preferring to describe blend of acoustic it as ‘a random coming together’. There are subtle changes, depending on experimentation, whether she performs only with Sam, whimsical prose and or with the whole band which allows a more dynamic sound, but describes soaring melodies. performing with endearing terms such on the bus, processing relationships, as ‘a joy’ and ‘a treat’. family... I tend to try and be observant Nadia’s musical journey has not as much as possible and reflective and been without its challenges, however. grateful and I try to write as much as I Without funding for her first album, she can even if it never ends up in a song. sought crowd-funding in 2014 through The song is just a lucky bonus.”

‘Pledge Me’ to get it launched, with From this collection of anecdotes, Nadia builds a unique sound; a timeless blend of acoustic experimentation, whimsical prose and soaring melodies.

a letter beginning “Dear friends, I am writing to tell you all about a collection of songs I have written…” As her career has developed, Nadia has been selected 9

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to play at prominent U.K festivals such as Green Man (Wales) and End of the Road (England), which she described as highlights of her 2017 tour. But though she is aware of the incredible privilege she has of being a paid musician, she expresses that touring overseas can be a difficult and stressful life away from friends, family and normality.

When asked about revisiting past albums, Nadia likened the process of reading old diary entries or gazing upon old photographs. She is conscious of her development as a person and the subsequent growth in the sound, with many of her lyrics deeply personal and introspective. However, whilst Nadia recognises that it is a special exercise to be able to document her life through music, she currently seems more forward-focused than on looking back.

And with good reason. Recently returned from Richmond, Virginia, Nadia has just completed the recording of a new album. Producers at Spacebomb Records had seen Nadia perform overseas and extended an invitation to her and bandmate Sam Taylor to collaborate with them.

Described as ‘a record label shaped around traditional models and time-honoured ways,’ Nadia described the invite as a ‘why not?’ a moment, and describes the experience as a positive one, incorporating different musical elements and new performers.

As she recalls, “It was great to work with new people in a foreign country... they were all such pros. It was slightly odd not having a prior connection with the players but I was grateful to have Sam Taylor there who has played on all of my recordings [and] by the end of making the album we all felt like family.” While the album title is still confidential, Nadia confirms it will be released later this year.

Having recently played solo at smaller town venues such as ‘St Peter’s Hall’ Paekakariki, ‘The Plant’ Blenheim, and ‘Mussel Inn’ Takaka, Nadia has been experimenting with

the new songs, and as this issue of Gather goes to print, she has been looking forward to upcoming gigs ‘Future City’ in Hamilton where she will perform with Sam Taylor, ‘Milk and Honey’ in Auckland where she will form part of a strong female line-up to honour International Women’s Day and ‘Womad Music Festival’ in New Plymouth which she described as “a rite of passage” given its artist-focused, family-friendly approach.

But perhaps the most tender part of our conversation was when we touched on the essence of what music has done personally for Nadia.

When I quoted her in a previous interview describing the act of “falling in love with music”, she added honestly “[music] has saved me… I feel we need it as humans to feel connected.” Recalling a recent gig she had attended in Dunedin, she described her observation of the room and the audience’s relationship with the performer as “a special language that connects us on a deep level.” We spoke about being ‘in love’ with one’s career, where she described her constant gratitude of finding music as an outlet. Born to perform, she expressed that nothing would give her as much satisfaction and that the idea of not loving what she does is one that terrifies her.

Channelling this ‘love’ into a haunting sound of emotion and restraint, Nadia’s performance will be her first in Northland, with just one show at the Waimate North Showgrounds. As Bay of Islands Festivals Director, Sophie Kelly, states, “[Nadia] is quickly gaining national and international success [and] I felt it was timely to present her as part of the Festival, for Bay of Islands’ audiences to enjoy. Her voice is soulful and mesmerising and combined with her stellar band members, they will make for a stunning night in the characterful Waimate North Showgrounds Hall, bringing its historic rustic charm to life.”  11

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passion in colour artist: monika welch

Words Jenny Ling + Photography Jess Burges

Kerikeri artist Monika Welch has a million things on the go. A self-confessed “dynamo” and prolific painter, her artworks hang from every wall of her home, and her ideas are packed into a row of journals she is constantly filling.

She is a woman on a mission to develop all those ideas into her mixed media art, to pass on knowledge and inspiration, and to help others overcome hurdles and stumbling blocks in their lives.

Monika is a colourful character; painter, art teacher, waka AMA competitor and founder of FINKK (Families in Need of Kindness Kerikeri), a social enterprise which helps struggling families formed six years ago. She collects and distributes food, furniture and clothes for them, and networks with people to find jobs, resources and services they might need.

The self-taught artist is just as well known in the Far North for her compassion as she is for her quirky, contemporary paintings. She began painting about 20 years ago as a way to earn an additional income when her children were little.

“I had to teach myself, blunder through and make lots of mistakes and happy accidents.”

At the time, while living in Tauranga, she sold clothes she had sourced from garage sales, sang in cafes and bars and ran a lucrative birthday party business for kids.

One month she created a couple of paintings as gifts for friends and received such good feedback she painted a series which sold instantly online.

Within two years her Pacifika-themed works were being featured in various galleries around the Bay of Plenty.

Whatever money she made, she used to buy better paint brushes, canvases and art supplies to improve and upgrade the tools of her creative trade.

“I knew I had to practice every day as I didn’t go to art school. I had to teach myself, blunder through and make lots of mistakes and happy accidents.” She says.

By 2005 Monika had become prolific and her work — mixed media, acrylic or oil on canvas — had evolved into her current style; the female figurative art that she knew was a niche market. “I call them whimsical and haunting.” She agrees, then adds “mysterious, figurative and a little zany. “I like to experiment and have intensity of gaze,” she says. “Some are quite melancholy but they all have a story in their face. It’s like they’re caught unawares.”

In 2005, Monika and her family moved to Kerikeri and she branded her business into the form of a gallery. This also marked the time when she began holding art classes for women, teenagers and children.

“My main focus is to introduce creativity through play, and explore ideas. It’s fun and it’s nostalgic” she explains. “It’s amazing that I’m able to have a career teaching people what I 13

learned and loved as a child. If people are ever chatting about a career change, I always ask them ‘what did you like doing when you were a kid?”

campervan for a few days and I’m alone community using social media to seek I can work out how to make these donations of clothing, food, a job or a ideas come to life.” place for them to stay. This led her to create a Facebook page for The House Over the years Monika has become of FINKK, where members offer their Obsessed with colour, nature, the interested in upcycling and recycling services and excess items to others sea and lakes, Monika’s works have discarded items. She finds interesting for free. Such as linen, featured in an abundance of art pieces from nature household goods, She relates her latest exhibitions and galleries around New while out walking cooking classes and Zealand. She is a regular exhibitor in the or paddling on the passion to her work kids’ bikes. annual Koast event (the Kerikeri open waka. “I’m always helping others. She She encourages and art studios trail) which sees dozens of looking on the artists open their homes and studios to ground because people to has long been mixing inspires the public each Labour Weekend. that’s where I find get off the couch, to treasure. I find get active and start up her palette of Monika has scores of ideas constantly rusty things and making the most swirling around in her head. On paint with her social out of their lives. It’s abandoned things, her bookshelves sit a handful of I look at what’s old a philosophy she conscience. journals which she uses to record and abandoned learned from her quotes, sketches and snippets and think how I can make it new and parents who often helped people get on of conversations. whole again.” their feet.

“I read a lot and listen to people,” she She relates her latest passion to her “That’s what we need to consider, part explains. “People tell me all sorts of work helping others through FINKK. of our community are the people that things; their yearnings, desires, their You see, she has long been mixing feel abandoned or who are not making grief. Or I overhear something and up her palette of paint with her social the best life choices.” She says “They that triggers ideas. You become very conscience.

When Monika hears of a feel isolated in their poverty. We need to aware as an artist, you become very family in need she reaches out to the bring them back, to love them again and observant. When I go away in my bring them back into the community.”

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Monika’s next project is aimed at bringing the community together through a fashion show, aimed at raising funds for Hospice MidNorthland in July this year. She is currently collaborating with the charity to plan the event which will focus on recycled and upcycled clothing.

There will be themes, a cat-walk and perhaps a red carpet, and participants can model then sell their clothing with proceeds from ticket sales going to the charity. Monika also plans to kick start another round of art classes, taking her talents to hens’ nights and group meetings.

What drives this art connoisseur? This kind-hearted, colourful creative? “I can’t keep still for long,” she admits. “I’m always doing something. I’m a person who will help or give advice to anyone if asked for. I like talking to people and giving them ideas. I’m a problem solver. “My only problem is that I won’t have enough time in my life to get it all done.”  15

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winter escape : Gather in the North Words Jessica Whiting + Zane Torkington

+ Photography Jessica Whiting

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If you’re driving from central Auckland, Paihia is just over three hours drive and only two from Mangawhai.

A relatively easy drive that is enough to feel like an adventure, but not too much that you waste a whole day travelling. We visited the area for four days and packed in plenty of varied activities, it was the perfect amount of time to switch gears and come home feeling rested and invigorated.

DAY ONE: FRIDAY

On arriving in Paihia, we checked in to The Scenic Hotel to get settled in. A prime location where you can walk to almost everywhere, it was a tropical oasis; lush green gardens and you hardly felt like you were in a large hotel. Before heading out, we stopped for a quick bite to eat at Zane Greys to refuel and take in the view across the harbour, such a great spot for lunch. We chose the Fullers GreatSights cruise out to the Hole in the Rock with a side of dolphin spotting as our first outing.

The boat was buzzing with tourists eager to see who would be the first to spot some dolphins, it wasn’t long before the cameras were out and the dolphins were on show. Making our way out to the end of the Cape Brett Peninsula, the Hole in the Rock was actually the

highlight of the trip! The rock formation was beautiful and definitely a sight worth seeing; squeezing through the gap in a high swell was a breath-holding moment…

Back on dry land (and about ready for a nap after all that gentle rocking), we walked down to Charlottes Kitchen for drinks and dinner. You can’t go to Paihia without checking out this place. The food was beautiful with a lot of seasonal meals on offer. The restaurant is famous for its slow-cooked pork knuckle which usually sells out; if you must have it, order ahead. We loved that there was a range of cocktails all inspired by the history of the restarurant.

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Waking up at the Scenic Hotel after a comfortable sleep, we made our way to the hotel restaurant for breakfast.

Our first stop for the day was a private tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, we were both really looking forward to this. The museum has recently been built and is well worth the trip, the tour itself was exceptional and so informative. What we loved the most was the personal knowledge from the tour guides themselves, a really unique point of view from having grown up in the region that you just wouldn’t experience in a display or a textbook. Moving on to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds to view a cultural performance, this was highlighted by a chance to look through the meeting house afterwards and be talked through what each of the roof and wall carvings represented. Stopping for a quick lunch at the on-site Whare Waka Café, we were then picked up by Matthew from Bay of Islands Tours for an afternoon of vineyard and winery visits.

Our first visit was to Cottle Hill Winery, a boutique fit out where we tried a range of wines and decided to take

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The north of New Zealand is well known around the world as a beautiful place to visit, a must-see on anyone’s travel list; filled with stunning natural sights, a rich history and delicious places to eat. But so often with things right on our doorstep, we tend to take these places for granted whereas people from all over the world flock to the Bay of Islands. Rather than keep these places to ourselves, we wanted to share them with our Gatherers and remind ourselves how lucky we are to have such a variety on offer, only a short drive away.

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some of their ruby port home with us, it was so good.

Next stop was Soland & James where we sampled several of their wines amongst the vines, kept company by the resident dog and chickens while chatting to the owner, Andrea. Our last stop on the vineyard tour was Marsden Estate, a well-known wine producer where you can sit next to landscaped gardens and ponds. From our tasting, the Chardonnay was a stand out wine, which we chose to have a glass of alongside the pond with a cheeseboard while watching the ducklings. Not a bad way to spend an afternoon!

Heading back to the hotel to refresh, we headed to Patwa for dinner. An absolute gem of Paihia (we loved it so much we featured them in our Feb/Mar issue!)

We really enjoyed our time sampling the bar-style yet substantial menu (the fried chicken and waffles were incredible,) and chatting to owners Chris & Jenna over a cocktail. A great variety of drinks on offer, we especially loved the vibe and quality of the place as a whole.

DAY THREE: SUNDAY

A change of scene on Sunday, we checked out of The Scenic Hotel and headed to Kerikeri to visit the Kerikeri Packhouse Markets, just a short drive from Paihia. A permanent space, the markets were buzzing and had lots of great stalls and food on offer. Next, it was time to head over the water to Russell.

Jumping on the car ferry from Opua was pretty easy; leaving every 15 minutes and taking only about 10 minutes itself, such a straight forward option. We

checked in to Arcadia Lodge, a stunning boutique B&B a short walk from Russell township and close to the boat club. The lodge is a historical building over 100 years old that has been beautifully restored and full of character, owned by Peter & Greg who are absolutely lovely hosts.

Arcadia Lodge has beautiful views and is well located.

After settling in we headed out to inspect a few of the sights and stroll around Russell township, stopping into the Russell Boat Club for a quick drink with the locals before heading home to get ready for dinner.

A trip to Russell wouldn’t be complete without dinner at The Duke, arguably one of the most famous landmarks of the region. The Duke is one of the oldest buildings in the area, the restaurant on the ground floor is absolutely fantastic and has been beautifully restored. When booking, do ask if you can be seated on the water-edge of the deck so you can have a view of the harbour with dinner, it absolutely makes the evening. With Russell being so compact, it was a short walk home in the fresh evening air.

DAY FOUR: MONDAY

Time to prise ourselves away from the Bay Of Islands… but not before stopping in Russell for brunch with the last chance to sit on the boulevarde and soak in the view of the wharf while sipping a coffee. We head to the ferry for the trip back to Opua and back to reality. While it was only four days, there was so much to experience and it really is the perfect location for a quick weekend getaway out of the city. I think that we’d both love to go back and visit again sometime soon!

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Pages 18 & 19: L to R from top: Pahia Wharf | the Hole in the Rock | Zane dolphin spotting | Hole in the Rock | Zane as we passed through the rock face | Tempura oysters at Charlottes Kitchen | Charlottes Kitchen | Waitangi Treaty Grounds | Waka at Waitangi Treaty Grounds Pages 20 & 21: L to R from top: View from our room at The Scenic Hotel | Tasting at Soland & James | Vines at Soland & James | Cocktail menu at Patwa | Patwa | Pond at Marsden Estate | Barrels of Grappa at Cottle Hill | Making dog friends at Solad & James Page 22 & 23: L to R from top: Kerikeri packhorse markets (both photos) | Russell wharf | Boat tour sign on Russell Wharf | Russell Boating Club | Our B&B view from Arcadia Lodge | The Duke of Marlborough | View of Russell from the end of the wharf.

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W I N T E R E S C A P E : G AT H E R I N T H E N O R T H

Gather Travel Notes A C C O M M O D AT I O N

++ The Scenic Hotel www.scenichotelgroup.co.nz ++ Arcadia Lodge www.arcadialodge.co.nz ACTIVITIES

++ Fullers GreatSights Cruises www.dolphincruises.co.nz ++ Waitangi Treaty Grounds www.waitangi.org.nz ++ Bay of Islands Tours www.bayofislands.tours ++ Kerikeri Packhouse Markets www.theoldpackhousemarket.co.nz ++ Soland & James Vineyard www.solandandjames.com ++ Cottle Hill Winery www.cottlehill.co.nz ++ Marsden Estate www.marsdenestate.co.nz E AT E R I E S

Gather would like to thank the Bay of Islands Tourism Board for organising this amazing trip for us, and each of the generous businesses that hosted us. ď‚—

++ Zane Greys www.zanegreys.co.nz ++ Charlottes Kitchen www.charlotteskitchen.co.nz ++ Patwa www.facebook.com/PatwaPaihia ++ The Duke www.theduke.co.nz

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M I N D F U L N E S S : M O D E R N M E D I TAT I O N

modern meditation Words by Jessica Whiting

You don’t have to practice a certain religion, or even be that into the whole ‘hippy’ thing to benefit from and enjoy meditation. The goal of meditation is to calm the mind and use it as a time in the day that is just for you. We all know that self-care is important, and meditation is one small way that you can do a little of that every day.

You don’t need to have any special equipment, or have endless amounts of time. Just five minutes a day is beneficial and whether you want to increase that time is up to you. You don’t even need to be sitting, you can do it while standing in the shower, on the bus to work or the last five minutes of the day before you go to bed (or wake up).

One of the biggest misconceptions is that people feel that they have ‘chattering’ mind and they won’t stay focused enough so it’s not for them, which is rubbish!

Nobody can completely empty their mind, the key is bringing yourself back to a calm space which you can do easily by refocusing on your breathing.

There are lots of claimed benefits to meditation, and it’s up to you what you believe, but being relaxed and having a sense of reduced stress can flow on into other aspects of your life. We all know stress isn’t good for us, so less of it has got to be good!

Once you start bringing a little meditation into your day, you’ll hopefully feel a positive difference and enjoy that little slice of time that’s just for you.

GUIDED OR SELF FOCUSING

Often when people are starting out, listening to a guided meditation can be super helpful to bring focus and not feel too awkward. Guided meditation is where you listen to someone talk you through your breathing and what you should be visualising. YouTube is a great place to start, you can pick a few and see which ones you like. All you need is some headphones and you’re away.

THINGS YOU NEED

Pretty much nothing! A comfy place to sit, or lie down and maybe some music is all you need. There are loads of meditation play-lists on music platforms such as Spotify, pick one and pop on some headphones. There’s no need for special cushions, crystals or rooms to get started initially, you may like to add some relaxing essential oils, but it’s all about making time for yourself.

W H AT TO T H I N K A B O U T

You really don’t need to think about anything, the key is to bring in calming and positive thoughts. Try not to focus on anything that might bring you into a feeling of negativity. Some people like to have a mantra they can say to themselves, this could be anything that you feel is important; ‘I am confident’, ‘I am safe and secure’, ‘I am loved’, are all good ones to bring in internal hugs for yourself. 

S I M P L E M E D I TAT I O N G U I D E :

++ Choose a time of the day when you won’t be interrupted ++ Find a quiet place and get comfortable. You can sit or lie down. ++ Play some calming music, or nature sounds ++ Close your eyes, or lower them and focus on one place ++ Breathing in through your nose, as deep as you like (the key here is calm and steady) ++ Breathe out through your mouth ++ Imagine as you are breathing in you are breathing in the cool, crisp air, filling your body with love ++ As you breathe out, imagine letting go of all your tension ++ When your mind starts to wander, be mindful of what you are wandering to and refocus your mind back to your breathing ++ When you feel like you’ve had enough, be thankful for your time, become aware of yourself again and slowly open your eyes

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Home Office Words + Compiled by Jessica Whiting

Working from home can be a perfect situation for some, I personally love it! In a town like Mangawhai, commercial space is often hard to come by so more and more people are choosing to base their empires from their homes. Not to mention larger companies realising that creating work/life balance for their employees produces happier, more productive people.

Be it a nook in an existing part of your home, or a dedicated space, here are our top three tips for creating the best work from home office. ++ Choose a great desk and comfortable chair: We love this Cupertino desk from BoConcept that has all kinds of storage nooks to keep things organised if you’re short on space. You’ll no doubt be spending a lot of time in your chair, so it’s important to try before you buy to ensure your posture is correct. ++ A place for everything: I love a clean workspace (currently, very far from that… but it’s never chaos for long). Having everything that you need at your fingertips can be really helpful when you’re busy. Trays to organise, dishes for paperclips and pen/paper to jot notes down. ++ Invest in the right tools: This may seem obvious, but having the right kit for what you need makes things so much easier. A fast computer, wireless printer or a laminating machine… whatever you need to get the job done, try and get the best quality you can afford to ensure it lasts as long as possible.

From Top: Black wire memo board $8 from Kmart | Weekly Planner book $42 from Sunday Homestore | Tiger pen holder $14.99 from Typo | Karlsson flip clock (mini) $399 from Flux Boutique | Shift table lamp (grey) $289 from Sunday Homestore | Metal roller pen (gold) $19.95 AUD from Kikki K | Gold look wire tray $6 from Kmart | Cupertino desk $2,379 from BoConcept | Holloway retro office chair (with gas lift) $349 from Freedom Furniture.

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I N T E R I O R S + A R C H I T E CT U R E : WO R K S PAC E S T Y L E F I N D S

Mobile Office If your work takes you on the road a lot, there’s no reason why you have to compromise having the best things to make your job easier and be stylish in the process! Our own Gather Sales & Account Manager, Jo, is often on the road visiting clients, as well as many of our contributing writers or photographers, so it’s important to have the right tools to get work done on the move.

Technology has advanced so much even in the last few years and cars are now equipped with USB ports making an office on wheels a real possibility. Here are our top three tips for creating your own mobile office. ++ Power is… well, power: There is nothing more frustrating than your device losing its charge right when you need it. Portable power banks are so easy to come by, just make sure you choose one that is airline safe so that when you travel, you don’t have to leave it at the gate. ++ Almost everything comes in a portable version: Printing documents used to be reserved for the office, but not anymore! Our best find is this portable printer from HP that has a rechargeable battery and compact design. Match this with a portable external hard drive to extend the storage on your laptop and you’re actually unstoppable. ++ Cart around in style: Let’s face it, laptop bags aren’t always the nicest to look at. We love this leather tote from Saben, perfect for us to carry around a laptop and copies of Gather to meetings. Pair with a document wallet to keep loose pages tidy, and of course a stylish umbrella so you don’t get caught short!

From Top Left: Porter tote $420 from Saben | Black Leopard laptop case by Wouf $82 from Amara | HP OfficeJet 200 mobile printer $343.85 from PB Tech | Blunt X Flox Fantastical Fantails umbrella (lite) $139 from Flox | Black Everyday Planner $29.90 from Crave Home | G-Drive 1TB portable hard drive $149.95 from apple.co.nz | PU Document Wallet $19.99 from Typo | 3 metre charging cable $14.50 from Crave Home | Wood & Resin Power Bank (blue) $59USD from Carved.com.

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Great kitchens don’t just happen — They happen by design

Richard Cripps, the owner of awardwinning kitchen design studio, Kitchens By Design, strongly believes in the need for good design in our lives, particularly in a complex, multifunctional space such as the kitchen, and that an important component of any successful kitchen is design itself. Design, he says, should be seen as the most important ingredient in any successful kitchen.

“Good design need not be expensive,” says Richard. Indeed, in the long run it can offer considerable savings, he adds. “The cost of the basic materials and products – the appliances, cabinetry, plumbing, bench tops, lighting, etc – are exactly “Great design is not the same whether they go into a poorly designed kitchen or a just restricted to well-designed one, so it makes what’s on the surface perfect sense to ensure you engage a good designer from the and how it looks. outset.” And he has testimonials from satisfied customers whose It solves everyday custom-designed kitchens are still serving them well problems too.” decades later.

Richard strongly believes that good design helps us change the way we think about things. “Great design is not just restricted to what’s on the surface and how it looks.

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In short, good design is a wonderful mix of imagination and pragmatism, specifically tailored to each situation. “Our designers creatively bring great decorative surfaces, hardware and known planning principles together to create not only beautiful one-off kitchens, but deliver unique spaces that help bring friends and families together, fuel a passion for cooking, or just simply enhance entertaining and socialising.”

Kitchens By Design offer the expertise of six designers, four of whom are acknowledged with awards as among the best in New Zealand and Australia. “All our designers are professionally qualified and regularly attend industry events to keep up to date with the latest in materials, appliances, style and ideas,” says Richard with some pride. He is also keen to point out that while you may only deal with one designer as your kitchen design concepts are developed, they are not working in isolation. “We are a team, and there is often cross pollination of ideas around a project as the designer works to meet your brief,” he says. “Design is also about relationships. A good designer works on building a relationship to find out what motivates and excites each client. Are you a baker? Do you buy in bulk or shop every day?

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: Dried Flowers Words by Jessica Whiting

Gone are the days of dried flowers being reserved for earning a Brownies badge in floral arranging, or ones your nana added to the back of the loo to make the place pretty. In a retro revival of sorts, dried flowers are very much in vogue and are creeping more and more into our interior trends.

This trend is all about tone and texture, colours that are soft and muted lending themselves perfectly to a bohemian style. Layer with different kinds of flowers, and follow a formula of having at least one statement bloom in the centre. You can either group like flowers together, creating different heights and textures, or spread them out for a varied look.

Displaying your newly dried flowers is also super easy, you can either choose to hang them upside down as-is on a hook or nail on the wall. Or add them to a vase like you would with any fresh-cut flowers. Choosing what vessel to add them to is easy, clear or amber glass always looks great. Try using jars or bottles instead of vases, there’s no need to add water to your vessels with these ones.

HOW TO:

The best way to dry your flowers is before they are dead, which I realise sounds super obvious! When they are looking at their best and are just about to turn, that is the time to dry them.

Create an arrangement, tie them with string and hang them upside down in a warm and dry place. It will take about a week for them to fully dry out, at which point you can take them down and add them to a vase as-is, or re-arrange into smaller vessels. 

Once you start with this interior trend, you’ll see all kinds of options. And the best part? They’ll last as long as you want them to!

P L A N T S TO G E T Y O U S TA R T E D :

++ Gypsophila: Also known as ‘Baby’s Breath’ has lots of clusters of teeny white flowers, this dries really well and adds volume to your arrangement. ++ Proteas: These are probably the best for drying, they retain their structure and colour well and really add a focal point to your arrangements. ++ Eucalyptus: Looks pretty much the same dried as it does alive, and again not technically a flower but is perfect for adding volume and those beautiful silvery tones.

++ Strawflowers: Of course! They are practically dry when you pick them, these always remind me of my nana who grew them for her floral arrangments throughout the house.

Use sparingly for a slightly more contemporary vibe… ++ Hydrangeas: Another one to create a lot of volume, white looks great for a neutral colour palette and blue keeps its colour really well. ++ Thistle: Technically, not a flower, but they dry really well and add great interest with all the different shapes that they come in.

++ Roses: Tried and true! Standard roses are great as they tend to hold their colour and shape well, whereas climbing roses are a little too delicate for drying. ++ Pampas: Often mistaken for Toetoe (and often misspelt as Toitoi), Pampas is very similar but doesn’t have the softly curved fluffy flowers of Toetoe and instead sticks straight up. It’s a noxious weed and wreaks havoc in our waterways and should be removed if you have it. In the meantime, use the fluffy flowers inside!

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INTERIORS + ARCHITECTURE: DIY CUSHIONS

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5-Ways to get creative

DIY, Styling + Photography Kate Alexander

Cushions maketh the couch… and bed. Here’s five easy do-it-yourself ideas for transforming an off-the-shelf cushion in to a one-of-a-kind gem. Cushions really work their magic when you combine different flavours, within a common theme; a couple of simple ones, a unique shape, some with texture and a stand-out that shouts ‘wow’ using a variety of fabrics and textures. You could mix and match these ideas, curate a full couch or pick one to adorn your favourite chair.

STITCHED

PA I N T E D

Add a stitched shape to the front of your cushion – be it a cross, square or zig-zag – straight-line shapes are most effective. This treatment works best with a thread colour that contrasts the base fabric. You will need sewing machine, thread and fabric chalk. How to: Mark your shape with fabric chalk. Sew the lines (We sewed several lines close together to create the impact of a wider stitch).

We found this decoration the most fun. It also took the most concentration. You will need a large square of cardboard to fit inside the cushion. Paint (we used Resene test pots for their variety of colours and affordability – you can order them online! However, these aren’t designed specifically for fabric so be mindful they may fade over time or with a wash).

Brushes – an angled brush works well to get a defined edge and a mop brush is useful for covering large areas. How to: Lay your cushion cover on a flat surface. Place a piece of cardboard inside your inner (to stop the paint reaching the other side). Mark your design with fabric chalk if you wish, and paint away. (We pre-marked the edge of our large circle and free-handed the smaller shapes). Leave to dry for 24 hours.

FRINGED

This is a useful way to use up scrap fabric, or you can buy fringing from stores such as Spotlight. We created our fringe using the selvedge edge from a length of fabric. You will need enough length of fabric or fringing, to wrap around the circumference of your cushion. Sewing machine, thread and pins. (Hand-sew works fine too if you don’t have access to a machine). How to: Cut your fringing to length, pin, and sew to attach. (We added each of the four sides of fringing separately, overlaid in one direction on each corner).

POM-POMMED

You can get really crazy and make your own pom-poms (I remember making these back in school! You’ll find plenty of tutorials online) or buy a ready-made one. (There are lots of choices, my daughter has quite a collection of those fluffy ones that come attached to key-rings!) You will need pompoms, needle and thread. How to: Choose where you want to feature your pom-pom. (Who says it has to be in the middle, and you could add as many as you want,) and secure it with thread. (We also created our own flange on this cushion by sewing a line around the circumference, 15cm in from the edge of the cushion.)

EMBROIDERED

The options with embroidery are endless only to your imagination and colour of thread. You will need embroidery thread and needle. How to: Design your pattern and mark with fabric chalk, or free-form it. We chose to embroider a cushion that already had distinct lines, giving us a base design to work with. And, embroidering part of the cushion produced a subtle, delicate change.

BADGED

The easiest DIY ever. Simply find one (or many) cool badges and attach to your cushion. The best part about this embellishment is its’ impermanence. 

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Centre Style: cof fee table styling Words by Jessica Whiting + Photography Deborah Diem

The coffee table is at the centre of almost all our living rooms, but it can be hard to know what to put on it! Aside from your coffee and the tv remotes perhaps...

When you have small children or dogs with waggy tails, you might not want to have anything on there, and fair enough, but if you are struggling with some ideas, let us help you!

With the change of season, it’s a great way to update your room and feel a refresh without doing all that much.

C O F F E E TA B L E T I P S

++ You don’t need to have a table for a coffee table, an ottoman is a great (and comfy) alternative, or even a chest which is fantastic for extra storage. ++ A pile of books can look great, choose 4-5 of a similar colour and top with a crystal or small plant ++ Experiment with height using tall candle sticks or bud-vases with smaller items. ++ If you have a collection of similar items, this is a great place to display it! The key is keeping the same of a kind. ++ Colour is important, so ensure that anything you group together on your table is a similar colour. ++ Keep all your items on a tray, this anchors a collection of pieces together and stops it from feeling cluttered. 

Great double purpose! Table and storage.

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Styling + Photography Jessica Whiting

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Recipe by Chantelle Tournier + Photography by Jessica Whiting

I designed this recipe when having vegan friends over for dinner, they raved about it so much I’ve decided to share with our Gather readers! This rich curry with an aromatic thick sauce is sure to impress, the delicious condiments of coconut raita and mango chutney make this something special. This recipe feeds four, you might even be lucky enough for a lunch portion the next day and in my opinion, it’s much tastier the next day.

Spiced Vegan Curry INGREDIENTS

METHOD

1 large red onion, diced 1 large potato, diced 1 red capsicum, diced 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 400g cans of tomatoes 2 400ml cans of coconut cream 3 Tbsp tikka masala paste, heaped 2 Tbsp garam masala 250mls vegetable stock 1 butternut pumpkin, peeled and chopped 1 red kumara, peeled and chopped 1 orange kumara peeled and chopped 1 tsp of dried chilli flakes (optional) Oil for cooking

Using a large oven-proof cast iron pot, place over a mediumhigh heat. Add 2 tablespoons of oil, red onions, potatoes, garlic and capsicums. Sauté for 3 minutes then add garam masala, mix together. Add tikka masala curry paste, warming the spices to bring them to life. Gently stir for 3 minutes

Mango Chutney INGREDIENTS

1 fresh mango, peeled and diced 2 Tbsp finely chopped red onion 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp sugar Fresh coriander leaves Salt and pepper Juice of a lime METHOD

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and serve.

RECIPE TIP

This recipe is versatile so you can add different vegetables, chickpeas or lentils. You can easily add fish or chicken to the curry base for a nonvegan option. 

Add vegetable stock, be sure to scrape all the tasty bits off the bottom of the pot. Add canned tomatoes and coconut cream, mix together, reduce the heat and simmer with the lid on for 30 minutes.

Allow the mixture to cool, then with a stick blender, blend the mixture until it’s smooth. The addition of potatoes is a natural way to thicken the curry sauce.

Heat the oven to 180°c. On a lined baking tray, add 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 tablespoon of garam masala. Roll the vegetables in oil and spices and roast for 25 mins. By this point, your house will smell amazing!

Once the vegetables are roasted, add to the sauce and gently mix together. The cast iron pot can now be placed in the oven lowered to 150°c to keep warm while you get the condiments ready. Once finished, you can serve with basmati rice, roti and papadums.

Coconut Raita INGREDIENTS

2 cups of coconut yoghurt 4 Tbsp finely diced and de-seeded cucumber 1 Tbsp finely chopped mint 1 Tbsp finely chopped coriander A squeeze of lemon juice Salt and pepper METHOD

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and serve.

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MANGAWHAI DESIGN STUDIO

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GRAPHIC DESIGN BRANDING WEBSITES PHOTOGRAPHY MARKETING

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Here are a few things we’re looking forward to in the coming months! Get along if you can...

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S AW M I L L N E W E R A PA R T Y & SAWBLADE FUNDRAISER

W I L D H E A R T S W E D D I N G FA I R

Good tunes and raising money for Sawblade the Leigh Sawmill Café historical documentary to continue production. Such a good cause!

A must-do on your radar if you’re planning a wedding! We can’t wait to meet and greet with all the stylish and hand-picked vendors from around New Zealand.

Leigh Sawmill Café, Leigh www.sawmillcafe.co.nz

Shed 10, Auckland www.wildheartsweddingfairs.co.nz

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Zane Torkington Mortgage Adviser M: 021 296 1016 | P: 09 282 5651 | 0800 11 LIFE zane.torkington@loanmarket.co.nz loanmarket.co.nz/zane-torkington

Let’s chat.

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