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The Honey Centre has been delighting local residents and far-flung visitors alike for over two decades now. The year was 1992 when a local beekeeping family, situated in the humble Northland town of Warkworth, decided to share their knowledge and love of honey. They built small premises, flinging their doors open with the aim of providing an exciting tourist attraction.

What started as a small abode to sell their lovingly crafted, honey-centric products, has evolved over the years to include the Hive Café, Fruit Wine shop, and the popular Honey Mead.

As the Honey Centre has grown, and the reins passed to us, the focus has always remained the same – locally-produced, quality honey, handled by us – from start to finish.

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“ I shouldn’t think even millionaires could eat anything nicer than new bread and real butter and honey for tea.”

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General Manager/Publisher Bianca Howlett +64 21 117 2833 bianca@junctionmag.co.nz Editor Kathy Hunter +64 21 103 0526 kathy@junctionmag.co.nz

PROFILE Tessa Berger .............................................................................................10 BUSINESS AND SOCIAL - MAY FEATURE .. .............................................. 13

Advertising & MARKETING MANAGER Cola Larcombe +64 27 225 5050 ads@junctionmag.co.nz Graphic Design Tracey Stimpson design@junctionmag.co.nz

SPOTLIGHT Pamelinhia. . ................................................................................................ 6 NEW & NOTED........................................................................................... 8

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Contributors Writers: Kathy Hunter, Kaye Mueller, Luke Williamson, Elizabeth Allan, Clinton Howlett Photography: Sandy Meharry, Brijana Cato, Louise M Photography, Roberto Buzzolan Styling: Kate Arbuthnot General Enquiries/Distribution hi@junctionmag.co.nz Front Cover: Redwoods Treehouse Photos: Sandy Meharry Styling: Kate Arbuthnot Printed by Horton Media Published by Junction Media Ltd All content featured in Junction Magazine is subject to copyright in its

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DESIGN Redwoods Treehouse .............................................................................. 24 SAVOUR Heron’s Flight Vineyard. . .......................................................................... 28 The Good Oil. . ........................................................................................... 30 DEPARTMENT OF LIVING Balance your Body. . .................................................................................. 33 Move your Asana!. . ................................................................................... 34 Calm your Mind........................................................................................ 35 cherish Mindfulness and Altruism. . ...................................................................... 36 DISCOVER Whangateau Raft Race............................................................................ 38 Moa Tap Takeover. . ................................................................................... 39 ARTS Wearable Arts at Borgo di Chianti........................................................... 40 happenings RSA - Returning After ANZAC Day.. ......................................................... 42 Festival of Photography........................................................................... 44 Pickleball.................................................................................................. 45 Lumina Dance + Bitchin’ Breakfast. . ........................................................ 46 gig guide............................................................................................... 47

our people: There are a number of us in the Junction family, all locals. We thought we’d tell you a little about each of us every month.

COLA LARCOMBE Junction welcomes Cola to the team as our fabulous new Advertising and Marketing Manager.

Cola has a strong heritage with magazines having worked on titles such as Oyster, Pulp, Metro, FQ, North & South and Destinations.

She has a good eye and a keen understanding of what it takes to make a great advertising campaign.

Cola is a Matakana local with her finger on the pulse.

Get in touch for a chat about your next media plan.

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Pamela Percivalle is an Argentinian designer who lives in Matheson Bay. Her father was a well-known rally driver in the seventies, her mother was a screen-printer, her Italian grandmother was a creator of tutus for the ballet, and her Spanish grandfather a designer of desserts. Sounds like a Wes Anderson movie pitch to us.

Pamela comes from Rosario, an old colonial town with a population of a million, which sits on a bend of the Parana River. The river is 60km wide at this point and full of islands; the Iguaçu Falls are upstream. Che Guevara comes from here, and also the footballer Lionel Messi.

Pamela is the talent behind up-and-coming surf couture brand Pamelinhia.

Her clothes hang in North Beach stores alongside the higher end of Billabong and Quiksilver. “I don’t remember one particular moment when I realised I wanted to work in fashion,” says Pamela in her soft Argentinian accent. “I was surrounded by design… but I do have a strong memory of being at my grandmother’s place and looking up to see all the beautiful tutus hanging from the ceiling. Maybe that was part of it.”

Pamela completed a degree in textile design in Rosario, and went to London to take some fashion courses at Central St Martins. Soon after she’d finished, with a 23-year-old’s self-belief, she sent her portfolio to Inditex in Barcelona (a fabulous company founded in Spain, now a global high-end chain). To everyone’s amazement, they took her on – it was a career start most young designers could only dream of.

She worked in Barcelona and London for a couple of years, then was sent to the Buenos Aires office to work the print design department. Instead she fell in love. She and her new partner Andres decided to take some time out. They hit the road and washed up in New Zealand, where Andres worked at the Auckland Museum in the entomology department. Pamela slogged it out at the National Bank in Newmarket, of all places. “I did not have New Zealand experience so it was kind of hard to get a job” says Pamela.

Andres was offered a job at the Leigh Marine Lab; they both loved the Leigh vibe and happily moved out of Auckland. Pamela finally began to

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design clothes again to sell at the markets. They were snapped up, so she decided to create a brand around the nickname she was given at Praia do Rosa, a Brazilian beach where her family went every summer: ‘Pamelinhia’.

She took some of her new label’s clothes into Monster Threads in K’Rd. They were snapped up there, too.

For her third season, she timed it right and took a range into North Beach: bang, sold. Pamelinhia clothes are now stocked at all six North Beach shops around the country, and at a range of funky boutiques too, including the fabulous Atamira in Raglan, Flo and Frankie in Newmarket, and locally at Summer Sessions in Warkworth. They all love her edgy, different styling, but tell her that more needs to be made of her point of difference: all her clothes are ethically made in Bali.

So why Bali? “I really love some of the ancient techniques that you can use over there. They do amazing embroidery; they make a hand-made ‘kerawang lace’ which I’ll use in my upcoming summer collection – and they screen-print by hand. I want to be involved with everything and only in Bali can you do this.”

The fabric printing process is demanding but satisfying. Pamela and a designer friend work to create a basic fabric design, the concept for which can come from anywhere – a star or a flower. The designer then works to repeat the pattern, creating two-meter wide digital files which Pamela eventually takes to Bali on her laptop.

Using the files, her textiles are hand-printed on massive screens – a perfect collision of old and new technologies. The resulting fabrics (around 300 metres of each) are then taken to her tailor; patterns are cut and Pamela stays and works for a month with the family team until the collection is finished. “It’s a very intense process, but I love it. Bali is beautiful, and the people I work with are so clever and creative,” she says.

Both Pamela and Andres adore Leigh. For Pamela, it’s perfect, perched high above the sea with almost instant access to the beach.

They’re very keen on fishing, and keep a dinghy in one of the colourful stacks down at Matheson Bay. She is a passionate devotee of Leigh Sawmill too – “having all that fantastic music just around the corner keeps me sane,” she says – and they’ve got many friends in the tight-knit community.

But she struggles with homesickness, so she’s cleverly planning to have her knitwear made in Rosario. Perhaps a mix of New Zealand merino and Peruvian alpaca? Maybe.

Above from top: Pamela in the work space at Matheson Bay [Photo credit: Brijano Cato] Screen with star design ready for production and the finished product as a dress.

Below: A selection of W’16 collection.

Atomic coffee * Pastries * Artisan breads Situated in the old BNZ building within the Vintage Vault, the Left Bank café is now serving an excellent Atomic coffee from their upcycled retro coffee machine. Sweet treats include classic old-school baking plus artisan breads and beautiful French pastries.

Open super early for the tradies!

Old BNZ Building 11 Neville Street, Warkworth OPEN 6.30am - 3pm week days 8am - 3pm on the weekend.

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new & noted THE VINTAGE VAULT DEPARTMENT Vintage shoppers are in for a treat: a fabulous new vintage store in the beautifully renovated BNZ Bank building at 11 Neville Street, Warkworth. It’s owned and run by mother and daughter team Bronwyn and Amber Davies. Bronwyn owned Arts Desire gallery a few doors down for over 10 years, so she’s very much back in her happy place.

They stock a wide range of upcycled, reworked and true vintage goodies including clothes, furniture, jewellery, shoes, bedding and objet d’art. Fans of Lazybones Australia will be happy – there’s a wide range in store. Smoove Reworked Vintage and Romantique from Auckland will be helping the ladies stock their store.

They’ll be having opening do soon– keep in touch with Facebook for details. www.facebook.com/thevintagevaultdept

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MATAKANA FOOTBRIDGE AT LAST

Lesley Keen is the Goldminer’s Daughter.

She’s a proper, old-school perfumier who recently moved here from Dunedin, where she has a history of goldmining on both sides of her family.

Signs have gone up for the new Matakana Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge – hooray! No longer will hapless walkers and bikers have to go tearing over the bridge to get safely across. An artist’s representation of the bridge is seen here.

Lesley studied the art of fragrance creation in Bangkok, France and London.

She’s just planted a tea garden to begin distilling the scent of the flowers. She also uses Douglas fir, wild thyme and gorse flowers.

Lesley can create bespoke perfumes in cut-crystal bottles with gold stoppers, reminiscent of an earlier age of glamour.

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The Matakana Community Group needs a huge round of applause for their extraordinary commitment to this project. It’s been years since they began to campaign for a safer pedestrian crossing for the bridge.

We should see the project start any day now and the Council’s aim is to be finishing in August.

MATAKANA COAST WINE COUNTRY It’s the ideal location to base your conference, team-building events and retreats. The region is only a 45 minute drive north of Auckland City and boasts a huge variety of options, from boutique to large-scale. Tailoring conferences to suit your needs is what we do best, so if you’re planning a business event in the region including accommodation, adventure activities and team building – we cater for it all.

And don’t forget, staying on after a conference to explore the region is the perfect way to end a great event! www.matakanacoast.co.nz

new & noted FABULOUS AT FIVE Katya Maker’s lush Warkworth boutique turns five in May. Her eclectic range, hand-picked from 15 different countries, provides ‘occasion outfits’, shoes, bags, and jewellery to loyal customers from all over NZ. “I came in here hoping to bring some ‘fabulous’ to Warkworth,” says the gorgeous fashionista in her outrageous accent. “I think I’m getting there.”

Having just got a rave review in Simply You magazine for her store, we think so too.

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Greg Lawrence, one of the new owners at The Matakana pub, is chipper. It’s been a couple of weeks now since he took over from Duncan and Hannah Anderson, and nearly he’s settled in.

There were two other couples involved in the purchase, but Greg’s the one behind the desk (or bar) up here.

Summer Sessions hass just opened a hole-in-the-wall coffee bar, inside (and outside) their Warkworth shop.

Joy Hewlett of Ginger Café has started another coffee venture at the other end of town. With son Sam Duncan (pictured), she’s moved in to the very tastefully refurbished old BNZ building.

Barista Katie Klingler says they’ll be open 9am-2pm Monday to Saturday, serving Altura coffee.

“It’s business as usual at the pub for now,” he says. “All I can say is I’m very glad not to be sitting in Auckland traffic any more – living and working in this part of the world is a dream come true!”

Advance notice too that the store will be opening a second outlet in the Mortimer’s building in Matakana – ‘round about mid-August.’ They’ll be wrapping up their other store, Matakana Beach Outfitters in the village, and absorbing it into their new location.

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Dubbed ‘The Left Bank’, they’re sharing the space with The Vintage Vault Department, a stylish vintage store selling clothes, furniture, jewellery and shoes. And they’ll be opening early for the tradies – at 6.30!

Serving excellent Atomic coffee and a selection of old-school treats – including the best ginger slice ever.

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Occasionally one comes across an uber-human, whose consistent level of high achievement seems effortless. Meet Tessa Berger: international women’s footballer, American President’s List scholar, entrepreneur, environmental advocate… and 21 years old.

Tessa has a rich local background, with her Puhoi bohemian ancestry going back to the 1860s. Tessa was only three when her grandfather Rupert Berger died in 1997 but his legacy looms large in her heart and the family. “The crowd at his funeral stretched from the Puhoi Church all the way back to the bridge,” she says.

Tessa’s early academic and sporting promise was exceeded by the time she hit double digits. New Zealand Football first identified her at the age of 10, and by 16 she was training with the Football Ferns and ‘carded’

by High Performance Sport NZ, gaining access to full funding for performance support. She played at the 2012 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Japan at 17.

Tessa graduated from Epsom Girls Grammar School with many offers of scholarships from universities around the globe. She settled on a full athletic scholarship at Florida Gulf Coast University in the United States where she whipped a double major in Business Management and Accounting. She was recognised on the President’s List for her perfect grade point average.

She came home to Mahurangi West in 2014 and within a few months had launched her business, The Merchandise Collective. It’s a merchandising platform that is influenced by street and college wear, but it’s seriously high-end. Really good cotton, great tailoring and well-made, they’re gender-neutral, metropolitan-inspired pieces that reference New Zealand’s major cities and regions. The range ‘bridges the gap between fashion and merchandising’.

The concept was born in her uni years in America. “They’re so patriotic and everything is merchandised. The market’s literally worth billions.”

Tessa saw an opportunity to establish the market in New Zealand.

“People have such a connection to this country, whether they’re born and raised here, ex-pats or just visiting – but all we have to wear are cheap ‘I heart NZ’ t-shirts. I thought, what if I could create affordable basics that work with this concept, but don’t compromise on quality and aesthetic?”

But wait, there’s more. Recently Tessa has followed in her father’s and grandfather’s footsteps by taking up roles on local boards. She was elected President of the 40-year old environmental organisation Mahurangi Action Incorporated in November last year. And her social and environmental views also saw her named chair of the Mahurangi Coastal Trail Trust. It’s this last which makes her sea-blue eyes light up – this is a passion.

There’s a very beautiful little beach called Te Muri at the south end of Mahurangi Regional Park. Currently it’s only accessible on foot or by

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boat. The Auckland Council has indicated that there is an option to put a road in to Te Muri, along with a very large car park.

Tessa is fired up. “It’s so short-sighted! We need a plan for Te Muri that offers a number of sustainable means of access, one that recognises the natural surroundings of the land. The Mahurangi Coastal Trail will preserve that untouched beauty and at the same time it’s a unique opportunity to link two Regional Parks.” There’d be a beautiful walkway and a bridge from Wenderholm to Te Muri.

Draft submission feedback is still coming in regarding the Trail, but now Tessa has got Duane Major and Adam Gard’ner on board. They’re the guys behind the ‘Gift the Beach’ campaign earlier this year which saw the public successfully purchase Awaroa Beach in the Abel Tasman National Park. Watch this space.

Tessa’s full of the injustices of the world – and you get the feeling they won’t last long if she trains her eagle eye on them. Women in sport?

“Still such inequality, as there is across the board when it comes to

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Top: Tessa at the start of the Mahurangi Coastal Trail; Below: Tessa, second left, playing for Florida Gulf Coast University, 2013.

the gender pay gap.” Eating meat? “The inhumanities of meat and dairy production is something I can’t ignore. It’s about the planet as well – you could stop showering for three months and save the same amount of water as it takes to produce one burger!” Social injustice? “Globally, the socio-economic gap between the rich and poor is sickening. I saw it firsthand in Florida. It’s one thing to recognise these issues but to change them is another. That’s what I hope to do.”

around her beloved Mahurangi are downtime for her. “I find real clarity then, it’s just me and the tranquility of my surroundings.” But the business is about to launch its Autumn/Winter 2016 collection, so she’s busier than ever. She’s just hired a personal assistant to help. She was heading home (she has a great setup at her Dad’s place) after our interview to put the new season’s photos into her website. Wait - she codes the website herself?

How did she get to be this motivated? She’s not sure – she just is. “I’ve always known exactly who I am and what I’m capable of. I think perhaps I’m an old soul,” she smiles.

“Yep – I wanted to know exactly how every aspect of the business worked. But it does tend to keep me up late, and I’m playing in Hamilton tomorrow, so I need to get some sleep tonight.” Some concern is expressed here by her interviewer regarding relaxation. She laughs.

“Don’t worry – I have a very good idea of when I’m out of balance and if I am, I take the right steps to sort it out.”

It hasn’t all been easy though. Tessa alludes to a stressful childhood, bullying at school and having to grow up too soon. “But perhaps I wouldn’t be where I am today without those moments. I’ve always felt that we are only ever faced with situations in life that we can handle, and I was never going to allow myself to be defined by the actions of others.”

She’s still playing football across New Zealand and says regular runs

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Above: Team building at Military Arts

If you’re the boss of a small company or a big corporation, chances are you’ll be up to date with current thinking around how to value your best resource: your staff.

Employees can be your biggest asset or your total downfall, so it’s worth spending money on building your team and ensuring they feel appreciated. Staff who feel valued are more efficient, productive and focused, while dissatisfied employees can make everyone suffer.

Paul Gilberd, long-time Auckland strategy advisor says: “A key focus for any successful company is to be really clear on the question of ‘why do we exist as a company?’ How do we do that?

It’s really simple: a few times a year, take time out of the normal working day to come together as a team and explore your core purpose. If everyone’s on the same page, it creates a common goal and stops most employee problems in their tracks.”

Studies are showing that Millenials (younger employees who started working around the year 2000) are the first generation ever who are prepared to sacrifice a certain amount of money for social and environmental values. As bosses, you’d better get with the programme: they need social input, and team-building is a great way to get this. Working as a group to overcome a problem, employees (and by extension, the company) will improve communication and everyone benefits.

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The Matakana Country Park and Destination Matakana had a little party on April 12 – for 1,000 guests. It was a private party for the Chinese employees of a huge US health and wellness company.

The guests had arrived in New Zealand a week earlier via three chartered aircraft, and toured the country in groups of two hundred. Their final get-together at Country Park saw a convoy of 28 buses departing Auckland bound for the Matakana Coast – and a ‘Country Extravaganza’ experience.

They first checked out the pop-up ‘Market Place’ showcasing local products including Chocolate Brown treats, Trio candles, Honey Centre products, Matakana Estate and Runner Duck wines, grape juice, olive oil, OOB icecreams and Matakana Botanicals cosmetics.

There were sheep dog and shearing demonstrations and an equestrian show with miniature horses; the mini train was busy giving rides, and the Country Park’s beautiful horse and carriage organised by Patrick Monahan was very busy. [Facebook Matakana Carriages].

Later, photos on the lawn outside the Stables Restaurant, after which the guests made their way down the specially-created forest path to the gigantic marquee for dinner.

The 100-strong catering crew from Auckland had already arrived, and were set up in their own rather large kitchen marquee. The Stables Restaurant catered for the support crew – bus drivers, tour guides and translators – inside the restaurant. The Grand Finale was a lavish fireworks display which wowed guests and passers-by alike.

The point is that it’s the first time there’s been a sit-down crowd like this at Matakana Country Park, or in fact anywhere on the Matakana Coast.

There have been a few big ones like last year’s ASB National Conference, which catered for approximately two hundred. Guests enjoyed teambuilding workshops created by the Military Arts Academy, then partied later in the Woolshed. They were accommodated in an army-style tent city at ‘Camp Baker’ within Country Park. But 1,000 people – this was a first.

The event co-ordinating duo of Fiona Angus and Melita Campbell are experienced and unflappable. Their company, Destination Matakana, is able to liaise with any group to seamlessly facilitate a fantastic event.

Fiona said of the event, “Being the first to host an event of this scale that incorporates a sit-down gala dinner, pop up market place and fullon ‘Country Experience’ meant we needed to ensure the event ran with military precision – and it did. The client has confirmed that we not only

met their expectations but beat them, and everyone had a great time.

“Our vision for Destination Matakana has always been to bring largescale corporate, tourist, and private events to the region to provide economic benefit for local business. We always ensure local companies are given first option in the supply of any products and services – this event contributed around $100,000 to local business and the local economy. We thank everyone who has been involved in this event and look forward to bringing more to the region.”

It’s interesting to note that event organisers Destination Matakana won the bid for this event from the Viaduct. It goes to show that many visitors want to get out of the city and experience a taste of the countryside.

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We always ensure local companies are given first option in the supply of any products and services – this event contributed around $100,000 to local business and the economy.

Clockwise from left: Aerial view of the event. Photo credit: Mark Herbulot Photography.

Organisers Fiona Angus (left) and Melita Campbell; beautifully set tables ready for the guests.

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Start the day with a team breakfast or unwind at the end of the day.

This is an ideal outing for a team building trip or a corporate day out.

Learn unusual new skills and try new flavours in a pristine environment.

For all bookings contact: Andrew and Lisa Hay Phone: (09) 425 5652 or 021 746 401 info@mahurangioysters.co.nz

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Left to right: Row one: Salty Dog Inn, Kourawhero Estate; Leigh Sawmill; The Woolshed; Row two: The Stables; Dolly caravan at Boutique Bar; Smiths Bar; The Gourmet Within canapes; Puhoi House; Row three: Ascension; Redwoods Treehouse; Boutique Bar; table setting at Plume; Warkworth Golf Club; Riverside conference room.

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BUSINESS AND SOCIAL The Vineyard Venue The next time you’re planning an event, forgo the stiff and starchy city locations and head for the hills – the vine-covered hills of Matakana.

Plume is a secluded, rural and tranquil vineyard venue less than an hour north of Auckland offering an extraordinary setting for every occasion.

They’ll host your conference, Christmas party, business dinner, networking event, lecture, product launch or family and friends’ get-together.

Farida Cooper, Plume’s owner-manager, knows that flexibility is paramount. From small groups to conference meetings and lectures, she can configure the venue to suit. For more intimate meetings, the Wine Library is the perfect space accommodating up to 18 guests. With its own private entrance, courtyard and gardens, the Rengarenga Room is popular for functions and exclusive parties and can seat groups of up to 80 people.

Plume is also acclaimed for its fine cuisine. After relaxing at the bar and sampling some of their award-winning Runner Duck Estate wine, the new and much-lauded Head Chef, Atesh, will tantalise the taste buds and revive body and soul to turn your event into the highlight of the year.

Contact Farida Cooper | 09 422 7915 events@plumerestaurant.co.nz www.plumerestaurant.co.nz

Plume’s stunning views and signature menus set the stage for the perfect event.

Left + above: The Rengarenga room setup for a conference.

The new and exciting winter menu created by Atesh the Head Chef.

Plume, the vineyard restaurant, a ‘must visit’ on your journey through Matakana.

Plume, proudly the house of Runner Duck Wines.

For opening hours please call or visit www plumerestaurant.co.nz 49a Sharp Road | 09 422 7915 | reservations@plumerestaurant.co.nz

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BUSINESS AND SOCIAL iCATER’s owner Mark Townsend has a long career as a chef both in New Zealand and internationally. For those who can remember the iconic DKD café from the mid-80s, Mark was there. It was the first decent coffee in Auckland.

Since then he’s spent years honing his craft, first around Auckland, then around London. He did two years as banqueting chef at The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden where he helped cater everything from charity bashes for Sting to Royal Gala dinners for Prince Charles.

Based in Matakana for the last ten years, Mark covers all catering angles on the Matakana Coast and further north. His mission for iCater is “to cook and serve top quality, delicious food with integrity and passion.” In the world of business catering, Mark understands the importance of the branded event that’s achieved with originality and creativity.

So if you require stylish, professional food for a product launch, threeday conference, office canape party or business lunch, iCater can handle anything you may require with unflappable flair. www.icater.co.nz | T: 021 929 742 | E: mark@icater.co.nz

Matakana Country Park This 50-acre estate is home to a bunch of excellent venues, plus fun options for your corporate or private event. There’s the well-known Stables Restaurant, the brand new Smith Bar, Bramble Canteen, the rustic two-storey Woolshed (one of a few DIY/BYO venues in the region) and the Military Arts facility.

Above: Mark’s beautiful tasting platters; iCater can work virtually anywhere.

Your conference or private event activities can include custom-made teambuilding and leadership development. Your group can try out the purpose built obstacle course, or have a go at archery, paint ball. Or just indulge in some good old-fashioned fun with the team – gum boot throwing, egg and spoon or sack races.

MATAKANA COAST THE PERFECT CONFERENCE REGION

Matakana Country Park has hosted everything from corporate conferences to rock concerts and equestrian events, three-course meals for 1,000 to small, boutique weddings. All the venues are suitable for a conference, tourist or private event but here are the vital numbers: Smith Bar – up to 80; The Stables Restaurant – up to 120 The Woolshed – up to 200; Camp Baker (tent accommodation) – up to 500; The Marquee on the Oval – up to 2000 Destination Matakana manage the events at Matakana Country Park.

Call Fiona or Melita to discuss your dream event.

VENUES: Matakana Country Park, Ascension Wine Estate, The Salty Dog Inn and Takatu Lodge & Vineyard

ACCOMMODATION: The Salty Dog Inn, Snells Beach Motel, Warkworth Lodge and Takatu Lodge & Vineyard

www.destinationmatakana.co.nz T: Fiona 021 944 191 | T: Melita 0275 155 455

TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES: Military Arts, Mahurangi Oysters Shuckle Ferry Tour, Matakana Tours, Pakiri Beach Horse Riding

CORPORATE GIFTS: Trio Soy Candles and Chocolate Brown

MORE INFO CONTACT i-SITE WARKWORTH PHONE: +64 9 425 9081 VISIT: www.matakanacoast.co.nz/todo for a list of what can be done in the region

Business Catering iCater is north Aucklands premiere full service business catering company.

We understand the importance of signature, branded events.

Getting your message across with originality and creativity in an effortless and stylish fashion is our priority.

Whether it is a product launch, client open day, office canape party, a business lunch or dinner, we can provide you with everything you require.

From fully catered events with seasonal food and friendly staff or delivered serve yourself options, to fully managed long term catering arrangements.

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28 Neville St, Warkworth, Auckland Kitchen 09-423-7914 Mobile 021-929-742 mark@icater.co.nz

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BUSINESS AND SOCIAL MILITARY ARTS Has your company lost its way a little? Do you want to give your team a bonding experience like no other, one to push them past their comfort zones and out the other side? Then call Max Carpenter at Military Arts, at Country Park, Matakana.

He takes corporate development seriously. “We create unique experiences for our corporate clients that’ll give you results for your investment. Golf or fishing, nights out on the town – these are fun but don’t deliver much in terms of ongoing results. We can develop targeted strategic initiatives that’ll get your team working together in new ways.”

Activities at Military Arts include ‘Executive Puzzles’ designed to bring out different aspects of team work, and nerve testers such as driving an army Land Rover blindfolded. Their ‘Jungle Lane’ replicates the stress experienced by an infantry section in combat, and tests team communication and organisation. They also have archery, axe and knife throwing, wall climbing and gas-powered rifle shooting.

Max and the team can customise a military-style confidence course that’ll work for anyone from full-on athletes to the not-so-fit. They’ve been doing this since 2002, so they tend to know what they’re doing. And of course they have a ‘very robust’ health and safety policy, with all team members first aid qualified.

But it isn’t just companies Max works with. Sports teams, school leadership groups, stag and hen parties have all benefited from Military Arts. “They have a lot of fun, and it’s certainly something they’ll remember,” grins Max. He’s worked with a large number of large corporations including Vodafone, Fisher & Paykel, Price Waterhouse Coopers, the ASB and Microsoft. “Our day resulted in the group working together as a strong, cohesive unit, which was the final outcome that we were striving for,” said one company. www.militaryarts.co.nz | T: 09 422 9944

PAKIRI BEACH HORSE RIDES Gift Vouchers Available Daily Rides | School Holiday Riding Camps Accommodation

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL P 09 422 6275 | 317 Rahuikiri Road, Pakiri Beach E pakirihorse@xtra.co.nz | W www.horseride-nz.co.nz

Extreme Sports • Corporate Team Events

Matakana Country Park 1151 Leigh Rd - Matakana Corporate Team Events and Leadership Evaluation From $40.00 to $180.00 per person

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BUSINESS AND SOCIAL Kourawhero Estate Hidden away in the Warkworth countryside lies a stunning but well-kept secret: Kourawhero Estate. It flies modestly under the radar, but has hosted business events for the likes of Air New Zealand, Les Mills and Mediaworks – the latter catered by Al Brown.

The range of amenities is extensive. There are three conference areas with breakout spaces, plus a beautifully renovated barn which seats 100. This also has full business facilities including projectors and sound system – plus a deck, kitchenette and fireplace.

When work is done, head to the very stylish bar and lounge (with open fire) to get together with colleagues. There’s also a pool, small gym, state-of-the-art sauna and double massage room where spa treatments

The Gourmet Within will give your group a teambuilding experience like no other. Chef Mark Griffiths offers corporate cooking workshops where your group can experience the flavours of local artisan food producers in one of New Zealand's premier food and wine regions.

Pit your teams against each other in a ‘Masterchef’ environment, or let corporate co-ordinator Kathryn Jansen tailor a package for your company which might include other activities such as winetasting, archery, beach or bush walks – or even glass-bead making workshops. All in Matakana Village, with vineyards, beaches and the renowned Farmers Market close by.

www.thegourmetwithin.co.nz

989c Matakana Road, Matakana | T: 021 160 6701

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can be easily arranged. 18 beautiful double villas (some adjoining) with seriously high-end features completes the picture.

The 120-acre estate is managed by delightful couple Jack and Jeanette Wouters, who work with the region’s top local suppliers and activity providers to put together outstanding events.

The estate is truly in the countryside, surrounded by bush and rolling fields, with little to hear but tui singing – no distractions! “It makes a pretty good office too,” Jack says as he surveys the view from the helipad out to both Barrier islands. “You can see the Coromandel on a clear day.”

And the name? Kourawhero is named after the little native crayfish (koura in Maori) found in creeks on the estate. www.kourawhero.co.nz | T: 09 425 9336 or 027 292 9417

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BUSINESS AND SOCIAL riverside MATAKANA Riverside Matakana is the consummate venue for your conference or private function. Five minutes from Matakana Village, it has a beautiful 34-seat boutique conference centre with full amenities. All set in landscaped grounds with native bush, vineyard and river views.

For a simple flat rate per person, your conference is organised, with pretty much everything included – right down to the chilled water and mints. And for accommodation: 17 five-star, fully-serviced baches, all with open fires, which are the perfect blend of function and luxury.

Once work is over, you can relax at Riverside playing tennis or petanque; stroll the vineyard, kayak or fish off the pontoon. Or consult with your host, Michael Bolton, to choose from a range of local activities for your team. There’s local golf, horse riding, fishing, wine-tasting, art, walks… or to push your group that little bit further, Michael can coordinate a team building session at Military Arts in Matakana. www.riversidematakana.co.nz | 170 Green Road, Matakana | T: 09 423 0353 Just 50 minutes north of Auckland, nestled amongst 40 acres of landscaped grounds in the heart of Matakana Wine Country, overlooking vineyards and the Glen Eden River, our 34 seat boutique conference centre and five star, fully serviced baches are a perfect venue for corprate conferences, team building and events.

Please feel free to give us a call or drop in and view what we have to offer.

Tasty Team Building The Gourmet Within in Matakana is putting a twist on corporate events with its smart dining approach to team building. Chef Mark Griffiths is fresh from 18 years teaching AUT students and has much experience in dealing with all levels of culinary ability.

We also have a network of guest chefs we can bring in to ensure team sizes stay small –perhaps Jeremy Schmid from The Officer’s Mess in Takapuna, or chocolatiere Edith Mueller from Swiss Bliss.

A team building event with Chef Mark is always about using local, fresh Matakana produce to help your team achieve a restaurant-quality meal to be shared in our stylish private dining room.

Activities can include wine tastings, archery or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) – or even glass beadmaking workshops.

All equipment and ingredients are provided, plus recipes, guidance and support to achieve a fantastic result for your investment. It shows in the feedback: “A great way to bring a group of people together with a common theme. All staff were friendly, helpful and supportive and did their utmost to ensure we got the most out of the time we had.”

Kathryn Jansen is the event organiser and there’s nothing she likes more than to tailor an event that will work for you. Let her unleash the Gourmet Within for your team! www.thegourmetwithin.co.nz | 022 167 1500 | info@thegourmetwithin.co.nz

Mark Griffiths in the kitchen with students. Right: Canapes of the day. Photo credit Louise M Photography.

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Who hasn’t driven past the Redwoods Treehouse with a carload of kids and had all of them shrieking, “Where is it, where is it – there it is!” Everyone else is pretty keen to see it, too. There’s just something about that sleek pod high in the trees: magical, fairytale, otherworldly… almost alien. It’s had more written about it globally than any other piece of architecture in New Zealand. And you can book it for a party.

Since it was built in the redwood forest just north of Puhoi for a Yellow Pages ad around eight years ago, the Treehouse has garnered a lot of attention. Colenso BBDO took out just about every award possible in NZ for the campaign, and many internationally too, including a coveted Yellow Pencil at the global D&AD Awards. Architect Peter Eising from Pacific Environments NZ Ltd says it’s become the symbol of their company; instantly recognisable and always eliciting gasps from the rare person who hasn’t yet seen it.

The shape and concept fires the imagination of children, we know that. So who better to create more for? Prototypes of Peter’s mini ‘InTreePod’ playhouses for kids reside in the Pacific Environments offices in Mt Eden, and he has the plans for more. But he’s been too busy to chase down a ‘quantity’ price, which means the ones he can make right now are really rather expensive. He’s happy to discuss requirements though…

However, back to business: whether corporate or private, your event can indeed happen in the Treehouse. It will comfortably fit thirty for a

it would lend itself remarkably well to fantasy, woodland animals or lumberjack themes... sit-down event, or fifty for canapés. And the answer to the big question – yes, they can do autumn, winter and spring events: the Treehouse has special blinds and heating that will ensure you’ll be snug as bugs.

However, Maree Clement, the Events Manager, does caution that in winter your guests would have to rug up as well, as the space is not completely enclosable. It’s also about the walkway – the catering kitchen is at the base of it, so all food and drinks need to be carried up the ramp (yes, it’s wheelchair friendly) to the Treehouse. The loos are down here, too. So if it’s raining, it’s not ideal.

There have been some memorable events held in this extraordinary space. Dedicated Junction partiers think its crying out for a themed party and that it would lend itself remarkably well to fantasy, woodland animals or lumberjack concepts. No doubt readers have their own ideas.

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Autumn is upon us so it’s time to plant palm trees for that lush, subtropical look.

Quantum Landscapes Matakana have over 800 in-ground Queen Palms that have to go.

HEIGHT FROM 1.5M TO 6.5M PRICES FROM $50-$250 EACH We’re here to help with extraction, transport and planting if required.

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This page, clockwise from top left: Maree Clement, who manages the venue; we predict InTreePods will be irrestistible to children and parents alike - photo credit: Lucy G Design; from outside the Treehouse constantly amazes; fairytale wonderland with the trunk centrestage; the base of the pod; a Lord of the Rings supper is laid; those organic marvels again; canapés from Collective Hospitality.

CALL JAMES SIMPSON

0800 030 140

Wicker chair, table cloth, napkins, reindeer hide, leather pouff, Frolick plates, carafe, glasses and cutlery, all from Green with Envy.

Vintage clay bottles, Old School Inc. Stools, rabbit blanket, deerskin, wooden board, candelabra, all stylists own.

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Foodwise, the Treehouse crew made the decision to keep it high-end at all times by designating three Auckland-based caterers whose work they know well. Dawsons, Collective Hospitality, or Gattings can provide canapes, three courses, or a full six-course degustation menu.

The Treehouse is fully licenced.

It’ll be on the big screen again soon. Earlier this year, parts of The Shannara Chronicles were filmed there. This is a TV series based on fantasy books written by Terry Brooks, featuring demons, heroes and an ancient tree called the Ellcrys. Perfect casting for the Redwoods Treehouse, no doubt.

That’s not the only recent film crew action there either: George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces stopped by earlier this year to film a show too. Maree is not sure when this will be aired but promises to let Junction know (like our Facebook page for updates).

Architectural interest in the Treehouse is maintained at a healthy level.

Peter Eising is still flying round the world on the back of it – plans are currently going through the approval process for twin Treehouses at a resort in Poland, on the Baltic Coast. And the day Junction spoke to Peter there were engineers and executives from Timber Lab (the folk who make the specialised laminated pine sheets for the Treehouse) coming in to discuss a project in Myanmar where a developer wants to put a number of them on an island.

It’s OK though – we won’t be losing the unique selling-point of ‘our’ Treehouse: the construction team have decided it’s probably best to mount future ones on wooden or steel poles rather than trees.

Redwoods are perfect, but not everyone has them after all.

Most excitingly, we can now reveal that discussions have started to put around ten of the endearing pods into a new, high-end boutique resort – somewhere in the Kaipara region! Perhaps soon there will be more families on different roads, craning their necks so they can be the first ones to shout a plural view-halloo: “There they are!” www.redwoodstreehouse.co.nz | www.pacificenvironments.co.nz Peter Eising for InTreePod info: 021 880 009

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Matakana Outback Accommodation This brand-new boutique cottage is your ultimate country escape. Private, cosy and quiet with serene bush and mountains views, yet only 5 minutes from vibrant Matakana Village. Immaculately presented self-contained accommodation.

Kowhai Glen Our intimate, secluded and luxurious accommodation for two. Crafted from natural materials and offering an ecofriendly environment, Kowhai Glen is a place for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. Enjoy a shady bush walk in this beautiful secluded valley.

www.matakanaoutback.nz | 09 4229514 | 021 558514

www.kowhaiglen.co.nz | 09 425 7970

BLACK FERN MATAKANA Black Fern looks over Ascension and is perfect for a relaxing holiday, family reunions and wedding accommodations. Featuring four ensuite bedrooms, gourmet kitchen, heated pool, covered BBQ area with kitchen and fireplace. The separate self-contained cottage brings the sleeping capacity up to 10 people. www.blackfernmatakana.com

PUHOI HOUSE Up a quiet country lane past a well-loved pub lies an oasis of taste and decorum – with a fine twist of eccentricity. Rent as B&B room with a great breakfast, or take the whole house for a wedding or special occasion.

"One of the most stylish honeymoon suites around."

CASA COYOTE Casa Coyote sits above the water’s edge at Baddeleys Beach on the Takatu Peninsula. Private and peaceful with stunning views across the bay to Kawau. Ideal for a romantic retreat or fabulous holiday with favourite friends. Only 8km from Matakana village.

SAN MARINO Situated right on the shore of Coopers Beach, Doubtless Bay, the San Marino Motor Lodge has 8 self-contained units each with kitchenette, shower, toilet – even cable TV. Linen and towels are provided. This affordable accommodation also welcomes your family pet.

www.puhoihouse.nz | reservations@puhoihouse.nz

List #25562 on bookabach.co.nz or search for Casa Coyote

www.sanmarino.co.nz | 0800 726 627

HA RV E S T S A L E 2 1 M AY – 6 J U N E 2 0 1 6 Visit us for our annual Harvest Sale where we’ll be featuring our newest range of contemporary pots and tableware. You can also taste some local produce, check out our pottery specials and more.

Visit our website for more details and the event schedule.

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Of roots, medals and soul It’s been over a quarter of a century since Mary Evans and David Hoskins established Heron’s Flight Winery. “Sharp Road was still gravel then,” recalls Mary. The couple planted 13 acres of French grape varietals, released their first vintage in 1991, and promptly picked up a gold medal. The following year they opened the first cellar door in the area.

By and by, a serendipitous encounter with a glass of Tuscan wine convinced David to underplant with Sangiovese, Tuscany’s leading grape, and some Dolcetto (‘Little Sweet One’). Mary opened and ran a cafe for 12 years before the pair built their architecturally stunning and sustainable restaurant (now Plume). After selling the venue in 2010 they returned to their roots. David explains: “We wanted to concentrate on making excellent wine. Four years ago we consulted Danny Schuster, a ‘grape whisperer’ originally from Germany, and adopted organic methods. By not spraying the earth bare, the vines send their roots down deep, which in turn helps them survive wet, humid or drought conditions. We’ve noticed a remarkable change in the health of the vines and grapes and the different taste characteristics.”

Eighteen months ago, the Tuscan winemaker Stefano Guidi came to Heron’s Flight, bringing with him from the old world a wealth of cultural experience in Italian winemaking. To perfectly illustrate the different winemaking approaches between the old and new world, David shares

a charming anecdote from a BBC documentary: A revered and wellestablished French vintner stands in his limestone cavern in Burgundy surrounded by ancient oak barrels. British wine critic Jancis Robinson asks him to describe an unlabelled bottle of chardonnay. He sniffs, twirls, tastes: “This wine has no soul,” he pronounces. The next shot shows Robinson driving past row upon row of Australian vines towards a massive wine processing plant in the distance. The owner proudly shows off his beautiful stainless steel tanks. The critic presents him with an unlabelled bottle of the old French winegrower’s chardonnay and asks for his thoughts. He pours, swirls, takes a mouthful. “My God, this wouldn’t even win a bronze at our local competition.”

David Hoskins and Mary Evans have somehow managed to straddle these two worlds: they win medals, gold medals in fact. But they are artisans, too. The little guys, the ones creating wine to reflect the terroir of their vineyard, wines with soul. And there is no better way to understand the soul of a place than to sample it: to taste the essence of the ocean, the quirks of the clay-loam soil, the earthy scent of Tamahunga’s forested flanks.

It’s now picking time at Heron’s Flight – it’ll be their 25th vintage.

Plump, dark grapes hang heavy under the russet-tinged vine leaves.

Laughter spills from David and Mary’s home. They celebrate their roots, their medals, their family, friends and land. “This is our Turangawaewae,” says Mary. “The place where we stand and the place where we’ll stay.” www.heronsflight.co.nz

COLLECTABLES TRAIL STOP NO.4 Inside the delicious confines of Charlies Gelato Garden, you’ll also find loads of fantastic collectable treasures at A Fine Line Gallery. Kick back and relax in the mid century gallery and take your time to soak up the quality collectable art and objects of past and present. www.collectablestrail.co.nz

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www.mahurangiriver.co.nz Email: info@mahurangiriver.co.nz Ph: (09) 425 0306 162 Hamilton Rd. Open 11am - 4pm Thursday to Monday, daily in January.

www.plumerestaurant.co.nz Email: farida@plumerestaurant.co.nz MAHURANGI Ph: (09) 422 7915 Fax: (09) 422 9654 REGIONAL Cellar Door: Plume Restaurant, 49a Sharp Rd. PARK Open Wednesday to Sunday 11.00am - 3.30pm.

www.coxheadcreek.co.nz Email: juanitawhite@xtra.co.nz Coxhead Creek Road, Matakana.

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www.brickbay.co.nz Email: wines@brickbay.co.nz Ph: (09) 425 4690 Arabella Lane, Snells Beach.

Open daily 10am - 5pm year round.

www.matavino.co.nz Email: info@matavino.co.nz Matavino Cellar Door will be open 11am–5pm, Saturday & Sunday from Labour Weekend to Easter, and at other times by phoning (021) 621 124.

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www.heronsflight.co.nz Email: contact@heronsflight.co.nz Ph: (09) 950 6643 or (021) 025 88203 49 Sharp Rd, Matakana (down the long drive) Open daily, 10am–5pm.

For a warm welcome celebrating our 25th vintage.

www.omahabay.co.nz Email: omahabayvineyardobv@gmail.com Ph: (09) 423 0022 169 Takatu Rd, Matakana (opposite Whitmore Rd) Open Wednesday to Sunday 11am - 5pm (summer) Friday to Sunday 11am - 4pm (winter).

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www.hyperionwines.co.nz Email: info@hyperionwines.co.nz Ph: (09) 422 9375 188 Tongue Farm Rd, Matakana.

Open 10am–5pm weekends & holidays.

Summer every day. Hyperion Heights luxury cottage with stunning views.

www.ransomwines.co.nz Email: info@ransomwines.co.nz Ph: (09) 425 8862 Fax: (09) 425 8864 Valerie Close, Warkworth.

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–5pm.

J THE VINTRY, MATAKANA WINE CENTRE & BAR www.vintry.co.nz Facebook: /thevintrymatakana/ Email: Thevintrymatakana@gmail.com Ph: (09) 423 0383 Matakana Village - in the cinema lobby.

Open 7 days.

Wine tasting, wine by the glass and wine ‘to go’.

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1998: Matakana vineyards are put on the map. With six cellar-door wineries, tours can begin.

2008: Thanks to the Didsbury family, Matakana becomes a destination. Winemaking in the region flourishes.

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L GILLMAN VINEYARD www.gillmanvineyard.co.nz Email: toby@gillmanvineyard.co.nz 99 Sharp Rd, Matakana.

Visits by appointment only. Ph: Toby (021) 037 3445

M MATAKANA WINES LIMITED www.matakanaestate.co.nz Email: cellar@matakanaestate.co.nz Ph: 0800 568 686 568 Matakana Road, Matakana.

Matakana ME, Matakana Estate, and Matakana Limited Release wines available.

P MONARCH ESTATE VINEYARD www.monarchestate.co.nz 150 Monarch-Downs Way, Matakana.

Ph: (021) 863 463.

Email: info@monarchestate.co.nz Wines available from our website and The Vintry

Q TAKATU www.takatuwine.co.nz Email: info@takatuwine.co.nz Ph: (09) 423 0299 Cellar door: 518 Whitmore Rd, Matakana.

Open December to February, Saturday and Sunday 1pm - 4pm.

N SALTINGS ESTATE VINEYARD www.saltings.co.nz Email: wine@saltings.co.nz Ph: (09) 425 9670 or (021) 404 313 Fax: (09) 425 9674 1210 Sandspit Rd, Matakana.

Wine tasting by appointment only.

Boutique accommodation by the vineyard, Qualmark 4 Star+

*ALL WINES ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE VINTRY

‘A MOMENT OF PLEASURE AND REST’ Mary and David at Heron’s Flight Vineyard are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their award-winning first vintage with the release of their new natural wine, made in the amphora.

Heron’s Flight now incorporate mini-platters with their daily wine tastings: a traditional cheese and olive platter and a new, sweet variety.

Three wines (Sangiovese, Dolcetto and Dolcetto Rosé) now have a perfectly matched chocolate to go with them, especially crafted by Edith Mueller of Swiss Bliss Organic Chocolate.

Indulge in a chocolate wine-tasting by the fire at Heron’s Flight – you’re always assured of a warm welcome.

WWW.HERONSFLIGHT.CO.NZ CONTAC T@HERONSFLIGHT.CO.NZ BOOKINGS: 09 950 6643 OPEN DAILY FROM 10AM

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Ali Skinner of Takatu Olives says The Olive Place is a state-of-the-art facility that contributes to the superior outcome of all who use it. “The best pressing won’t make good oil out of bad olives, but it might make good become special.”

Skinner’s grove includes seven variety of trees, which cross pollinate naturally. Whatever trees produce the best fruit will feature most in the final blend, making for idiosyncratic differences year to year, alongside the variables of terroir.

As Skinner says, “Groves around this area tend to be small and have been planted by people with a passion and interest in growing olives, rather than trying to facilitate substantial financial gain.”

The following is a sample: Brick Bay Famous for its winery, restaurant and sculpture trail, lesser known is that Brick Bay produces its own honey and oil. The Oil Taster, when available, is served with bread, dukkah and olives. www.brickbay.co.nz | T: 09 425 4690 Heron’s Flight Vineyard The grove on this family-owned estate is unique in that all the trees are of the same colonial stock. They keep half their bi-annual production for personal use and sell the rest in squat jugs. www.heronsflight.co.nz | T: 09 950 6643 Matakana Olive Co-op The co-op combines the efforts of seven avid growers, who have eight groves across the region. They press small batches at Salumeria Fontana in Wellsford and bottle it at their facility among the groves in Warkworth. Tours by appointment.

Terry Blakemore from The Olive Place who Margi says ‘virtually runs the place!”

Photo credit: Roberto Buzzolan.

www.matakanaolivecoop.co.nz | T: 021 162 9811

Some of the finest things in life are beholden to terroir. Wine, coffee, chocolate, cheese and olive oil all rely on environmental factors to give them character. Groves of olive trees can be found in every corner of our region, thriving on the differences among them.

Margaret Legh of the Olive Place bought their Whangaripo property in 2002. “We have had many trips to Italy, and once to Spain,” she says.

“For some reason I’ve always had a love of the trees, along with their amazing history.”

As well as producing award-winning oil under the Virtuo banner, The Olive Place plays an instrumental part in the industry by pressing for 50 to 60 other producers.

“We’ve set up The Olive Place to be a ‘centre of excellence’ and we provide assistance to all who wish to learn,” says Legh. “We’ve planted 10 different cultivars to assess which produce best in our regional climate and soils.

New Zealand oil is generally more vibrant in flavour due to our climate.”

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Margaret Legh from The Olive Place.

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Photo credit: Roberto Buzzolan.

The Olive Place Halfway between Pakiri and Wellsford, this is the place to learn about the craft, get your own olives pressed, or stock up on the Virtuo range. Their headquarters also serve as a striking wedding venue. Margie also offers exceptional vinegars to go with her oils (Apple Balsamic and Spiced Merlot), and stylish reusable oil containers for refilling. These guys are multiple, international award-winners. www.theoliveplace.co.nz | T: 09 422 3150 Takatu Olives Just along the road to Tawharanui, this is the place to go for a casual purchase. Husband and wife Ali and Tony bought the property complete with its bedraggled grove and thought they’d have a go. They were delighted to win a Best in Show Award in 2015, but Ali is equally happy to count 40 locals as regular customers. As well as bottles, there are stainless steel or tin options for bulk refills. www.takatu-olives.co.nz | T: 09 423 0496 Duck Creek Formerly of Glenora Estate on Waiheke, husband and wife Sally and Derek Holland bought the property with an existing olive grove three years ago.

Following an organic philosophy, they’ve won a number of medals and carved a niche with their corporate gift packs – matching oil with balsamic, wine and chocolate. Sally welcomes walking groups. www.duckcreekoliveoil.co.nz | T: 09 422 3634

Takatu olive harvest.

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Gourmet essentials made with the finest ingredients

The courtyard at Duck Creek.

VIRTUO award winning olive oils are blended from premium NZ Certified Extra Virgin Olive Oils made from NZ grown olives and processed at The Olive Place.

Photo credit: Sally Holland

788 Whangaripo Valley Road, Wellsford, Northland, New Zealand Call us for any enquiry on + 64 9 422 3150 Visit our online store www.theoliveplace.co.nz

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Great cider, some of the best smoked ribs in the region and Mississippi Delta Blues on the main stage in a family-friendly garden bar: what more could you ask for on a lazy Saturday afternoon?

The Cider Shed, in conjunction with Forbidden Brewing Co, held its inaugural Cider Festival on Saturday April 16 at its Warkworth-based Cider and Smoke house. Joining them for the day were fellow Kiwi legends Zeffer Brewing Company and Peckham’s Cider.

If you thought cider was just a boring, apple-based fizzy drink made popular so the gluten-intolerant could have a cold one then you need a little extra education.

Forbidden Brewing Co is proving again and again that cider can be about much more than just apples (even though their Simply Apple Cider has won a number of awards). Because now, joining Forbidden Brewing’s unconventional fusion-flavour list of chilli, kiwi fruit, and coconut comes Choc-zilla – yes, it’s a chocolate cider.

Partnering up with Chocolate Brown in Warkworth, this chocolateinfused cider is a welcome addition to the range. Another tasting favourite is the new Perry Bomb, is a fusion of pear and plum. With this kind of lineup, one can only imagine what might take centre stage at the 2017 Cider Festival.

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Halfway between Warkworth and Snells Beach is a café that ticks all the boxes. It certainly did so recently for Madonna’s backstage crew, who stopped in for directions on the way to Pakiri Beach Horse Rides.

They liked the café so much they returned for lunch. Star chef Jaime Laurita wrote on Instagram: “Most incredible family farm to table restaurant… So fresh and homegrown… The family vibe is beautiful. It will make you cry it’s so good.”

The family in question are the Lovells. Mum Hester and Dad Shaun are usually in the kitchen, daughter Lydia covers baking and front of house, and son Corby is a gun on the coffee machine – as well as making his Twisted Nut peanut butter.

Though the business was in decline when they bought it 18 months ago, Hester and Shaun were drawn to the lovely three-acre property.

“We had no experience with cafés, but our children were all working in hospitality,” says Hester.

The food is fresh and flavourful. “We grow as many fruit, vegetables and herbs as we can for the café,” says Hester. Drop in for an excellent Kokako coffee and sit inside, in the lovely garden or on the covered verandah. Bring the kids – there’s a lawn with a mini football goals!

And dogs are welcome too, amiably hosted by the family’s bearded collie, Squire. facebook.com/theparsleypotcafe 09 4258486

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Lovell family portrait - outside The Parsley Pot Café

Kiri Sutherland traditional ashtanga classes for all levels

With two studios in Herne Bay and Matheson Bay, Marise is perfectly positioned to help you bring balance to your life.

Kiri is one of New Zealand’s most experienced female ashtanga practitioners and is level 2 KPJAYI authorised to teach the primary and intermediate series.

She has over 15 years experience in teaching traditional ashtanga yoga.

Kiri teaches with gentle adjustments and attention to each students individual needs, and welcomes students of all levels to learn this transformational yoga method.

www.simplyyoga.co.nz Marise Greig | T: 021 306 296 230c Jervois Rd, Herne Bay 21 Grand View Rd, Matheson Bay

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This is an alignment-based practice with Ayurvedic influences. Marise can help contain overworked, and strengthen underworked areas of your body. Both group and one on one sessions are available.

“It’s hard work sometimes ... but now, at 57, I am developing the strength and flexibility which I know will be the bedrock of my wellbeing in the future.” – Victoria.

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balance your body Winter Wellness Here at Junction we’re looking forward to crisp autumn days, fires, getting out our favourite boots and coats and rugging up. But of course there are the inevitable not-so-great things about winter’s arrival. So in this issue we’ve put together a few tips and tricks to help you avoid a stodgy hibernation and get the best out of yourself over the cooler months. We begin with some words of wisdom from Leigh herbal and nutrition guru, Kate McConnell.

“Health is a dynamic condition in which we feel optimistic, energetic and fully alive; the integrity of our many parts – spiritual, mental, emotional and physical.”

Act quickly at the first signs of feeling unwell. Have medicines on hand, such as Mediherb Andrographis complex or Kiwiherb Echinacea, and beat the bugs before they take hold. Relish the antibacterial action of raw garlic.

Good digestion is the key to your immunity. Add warming digestive spices such as cinnamon and ginger. Eat fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi; drink kombucha to provide good gut probiotics.

Get an immune boost from your garden: dig deep for root veggies and dark leafy greens that pull minerals from the earth.

Vibrant-coloured foods (orange persimmons, carrots, sweet potatoes, purple beets and dark greens of chard, sorrel, brocolli and kale) provide necessary vitamins – but do remember to supplement your zinc and selenium as New Zealand soil is deficient in these minerals.

Add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to warm water before meals to improve assimilation of minerals and assist arthritic conditions.

Stay hydrated with warm drinks such as infusions of thyme, lemon, turmeric and grated ginger with added active manuka honey.

Lap up the sunshine! Walk at lunch-time to get your daily Vitamin D. Keep your joints flexible with yoga and gentle exercise.

Winter foods bring warmth and sweetness, dispelling cold and damp from the body. Slow-cooked casseroles and broths retain nutrients and flavour and are easy to digest. Shitake mushrooms are a great immune stimulant.

Take time to meditate; balance your body, spirit, mind and your immune system!

Kate McConnell | T: 021 2410600

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If you were promised a way to increase fitness, strength, flexibility and mental clarity, while improving posture, boosting immunity, reducing stress, anxiety and pain, and at the same time fostering a better body image and eating habits with a healthy dose of inner peace thrown in, you’d probably think it was another fad-driven load of crock.

Yoga, however, has been around for millennia and in a world that is becoming increasingly hectic it’s not surprising that yoga is thriving as a calming counterweight.

Whether you follow the disciplines of Ashtanga, Bikram, Hatha, Iyengar or Vinyasa, whether you practice poses such as hero, warrior, cobra, cow face, lotus, sphinx or even corpse, whether you engage in ‘furniture yoga’ using straps, blocks, chairs, harnesses, and boards ... it’s not a competition about who’s the best, the most flexible or the technically perfect.

Yoga is about tuning in to your body and mind, about letting go of judgement. It’s about deep self care ... which ultimately extends far beyond the mat.

Susie Lever from YogaBody in Matakana says, “Once the seed of yoga is planted, the soul cries out for more.” Luckily for us, that cry can be answered by a salutation of yoginis in our region.

I teach Iyengar Yoga from my home studio - Yogabody in Matakana.

I’ve been practicing yoga since the age of twelve and teaching since 1993.

Iyengar Yoga promotes health and harmony to the body and mind through emphasis on alignment and is for all ages, all abilities.

EveryBODY can do yoga at YOGABODY! SUSIE LEVER ✧ SENIOR IYENGAR YOGA TEACHER

73 Smith Road, Matakana suelever@gmail.com

021 039 4483 www.yogabody.co.nz

Matakana | Warkworth Susie Lever, YogaBody, www.yogabody.co.nz Sue is a senior Iyengar teacher focusing on standing postures, precise alignment and deliberate sequencing – this doesn’t mean easy!

Ingrid Le Prou, Ingrid Yoga Studio, www.ingridyoga.co.nz Ingrid teaches flowing Vinyasa-style classes incorporating breathing techniques, meditation and relaxation.

Leigh Marise Grieg, Simply Yoga, www.simplyyoga.co.nz Marise is a highly-respected Iyengar instructor who practices alignmentbased yoga with strong Ayurvedic influences at her studios in Auckland and Matheson Bay. Megan Browne, Thrive Living, www.thriveliving.co.nz Megan honed her discipline in Costa Rica and now takes dynamic Vinyasa classes at Leigh Primary School.

Pt Wells | Omaha | Snells beach Melanie Eade, Oasis Beauty, www.oasis.net.nz Mel follows a holistic approach to wellbeing, offering yoga classes for all abilities as well as a range of massage and beauty treatments.

Kawau Island Stillwaters Yoga Retreat, www.yoga.co.nz The Auckland Yoga Academy periodically runs retreats and workshops at their stunning yoga centre on Kawau Island.

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calm your mind managing stress Best-selling author Sarah Laurie was one of the speakers at the Bayleys lunch on April 8 in support of Make-A-Wish NZ. Her latest book, Stress Less, explores the neurobiology of stress and comes up with some ways to work with it.

“We’re living in a wellness revolution, but rates of stress are still rising globally. Maybe we can change the way we respond to stress, instead of trying to change the factors which contribute to it.

Our brains love patterns, so ‘momentary states create neural traits’. When your brain spots a familiar thought pattern, it will lock on to it and go into overdrive, freeing itself up to do other things. A neural highway is like a wellworn sheep track. But what part of your brain are you making tracks to?

We can choose to create positive patterns instead of negative ones by trying to be aware of what we think, say and do.

FIve easy things to counteract stress: • Breathe. But make sure you breathe into your stomach, not your chest.

• Meditate. Sit comfortably, half-close your eyes. Let your thoughts drift past without stopping as you focus on each of your senses.

• Practice optimism. Become aware of your thoughts. Are they positive, kind, optimistic? This strengthens the best part of your brain.

• Establish rhythms and routines in your day.

These become a ‘safe place’ and signal to your brain that all is well.

• Be grateful. It’s physically impossible to have an anxious thought at the same time as grateful one.

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Midlife courage Are you wanting to get more of a work/play balance into your life? If so, this winter retreat could be what you are looking for. There is so much power in the pause. You can begin to slow down and focus on what is true for you right now.

Sharleen is a qualified Life Coach who has worked in the wellness industry for many years. As a midlife woman it was time for Sharleen to focus her nurturing energy on herself. She went from Midlife Crisis to Midlife Courage. Her main passion now is working with groups of women. “It amazes me how when women finally get away - from emails, phone calls, meal making, endless errands and lists - there is a lightness of being, some joie de vivre, a blossoming.”

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Drawing on my coaching experience with fabulous midlife women like yourself, I’ve tailored this weekend especially for you. There’ll be lots of talking: some of it by me, some of it by you – and lots of it together. You’ll find out how to fully be aware of all that you’ve learned up to now in life, and all that is still waiting for you to create and experience.

When woman gather, there is love, camaraderie, lots of storytelling and yes, big, glorious belly laughs. If this sounds like your kind of weekend and you are ready to invest in an exclusive retreat at Warkworth’s best-kept secret, then sign up now!

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Touted as the latest fashion in the world of wellbeing, mindfulness is the secular reincarnation of meditation. Practitioners use mind-calming exercises, breathing and moment-to-moment awareness to connect more with the present and reduce stress - leading to a richer and more peaceful life.

Mindfulness has been introduced into businesses from Google to Goldman Sachs to reduce stress and increase productivity, and in schools, both in Aotearoa and abroad, leading to reductions in suspensions, higher attendance rates and calmer children. It has also been widely used to successfully treat depression and PTSD, and save marriages.

Give it a go: Listen: For free guided mindfulness meditations start with Oxford Professor Mark William’s franticworld.com, or try Headspace, the app for mindfulness (it offers a free ten-day, ten-minute introduction).

Unplug: Try this basic mindfulness exercise, known as the five senses.

Relax, breathe and slowly focus on each of the five senses to bring yourself out of panic or stress.

wishes come true “An emotional rollercoaster,” was the general feeling after the Bayleys fundraising lunch on Friday April 8. The charity was Make-A-Wish NZ, who make wishes come true for Kiwi kids with life-threatening medical conditions.

Shane Gorst, Debbie Jones & Mark Macky

The Omaha Golf Club had a full turnout; the food by iCater was delicious.

Speakers included author Sarah Laurie, who spoke on managing stress; Make-A-Wish recipient, 13-year-old Brennan Massey and his mum Vivienne, and Make-A-Wish CEO Shane Gorst.

Brennan has muscular dystrophy but despite this is a skilled player of Powerchair Football – football played in a motorised wheelchair. This is a growing sport internationally and Brennan has represented NZ overseas.

He needed an electric wheelchair, which Make-A-Wish provided – delivering it with the aid of a brass marching band. Brennan’s ranked second in NZ and despite his illness, declared: “With this chair, I’m going to be number one!”

Hope, who’s seven, has a brain tumour. Her wish was to see her Mum and Dad get married – and she’d thought of every single detail, down to the shoes and the flowers. Make-A-Wish made it happen.

Around 200 kids a year who have had a terminal diagnosis have their wishes come true. But sadly, for every Make-A-Wish triumph there’s another child they don’t have the funding for.

Bayleys in the North raised $14,000 for them. If you’d like to donate, go to www.makeawish.org.nz www.bayleys.co.nz

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WHY YOUR SKIN IS THE BEST FEATURE TO INVEST IN

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We understand the importance of being confident in your skin and that looking after your skin takes time and can be costly, however it’s important to invest in your skin to keep it healthy. Our skin is with us for life, and it needs to last the long haul – that’s right, even longer than that expensive handbag… so it’s worth looking after!

Our top reasons to invest in your skin: Invest in yourself

Unlike shoes or clothes, skin can’t be swapped when it’s starting to look a bit worn out. To keep it looking healthy and youthful, it’s important to use appropriate skin treatments and skin care.

It’s important for your general health

Your skin is your body’s largest organ, so just like your body, it needs looking after too.

Your epidermis (top layer of skin) is thin, but tough, waterproof, and important for defence against germs and bacteria, vital for keeping your body protected.

Put your best face forward

The way your skin looks helps people to gauge a bit about yourself and your general health. If you make taking care of your skin a priority, you can slow down the signs of ageing and look more healthy and refreshed for years to come.

Have a free consultation & try one of our favourites; Microdermabrasion for only $50 (usually $100) until June 30th*

Above: A selection of wild Wilder People at the opening night of the movie, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Matakana Cinemas.

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Your future self will thank you for it

Apart from improving the appearance of your skin now, your future skin will also thank you for looking after it! Having regular skin treatments can help prevent against premature fine lines and wrinkles plus dehydration. Regular use of appropriate skin care, particularly sunscreen, will also help protect your skin against environmental damage and ensure your skin looks its best.

At Caci we understand that everyone’s skin is different, we personalise a treatment plan to suit your individual skin concerns, using our expertise and range of advanced skin treatment options to make sure you get the very best results. We offer payment options; choose to pay in weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments. Plus there are bonus rewards for being a regular Caci client!

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Clockwise from top left: Motley Crew staying afloat; In the drink with aquadynamically-challenged ‘Arribbaaa’; Lance Stephens with his winning team; Organiser Errol Murray at the helm of ‘Mako’; Suicide is Dangerous: the ‘Mash’ crew

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It’s no secret that many of the major beer, wine and spirits distributors control the beverage brands that hotels, bars and nightclubs can stock and sell.

They can do this by providing low interest loans to struggling establishments, or by providing large, branded street signage and big discounts on their brands under the agreement they will exclusively stock mainstream brands handled by that distributor.

While these practices may not be illegal, it could be debated as to how fair they may be to craft breweries, small boutique spirit distilleries and wineries. Or is it just business?

Whichever way you look at it, the times, they are a-changing. Small bars and restaurants are beginning to start a trend of going freehold, meaning that no major distributors can dictate which brands they sell.

The ever-classy crew at The Vintry Matakana is one such freehold establishment. And in April they teamed up with craft beer Kiwi legends MOA Brewing Co to host the MOA Tap Takeover.

Josh Scott, Founder of Moa Brewing Company gets friendly with some locals.

MOA beer didn’t trust just anyone to handle this particular tap takeover, so MOA founder Josh Scott himself was on hand to give the benefit of his in-depth knowledge of each of MOA’s very distinct beers.

Son of legendary Marlborough wine maker Allan Scott, Josh is himself a world-renowned winemaker. He also makes bloody good beer.

Josh is particularly passionate and protective of the NZ craft beer industry. On the night he finished the first brew he made for MOA he met the woman who would become his wife and the mother of his three children.

The Kiwi brewer also once received a letter from a French lawyer demanding he stopped using the term Methode Pilsner on MOA’s beer. Josh sent a reply written on a picture of the Rainbow Warrior with advice containing a certain four-letter word starting with F written on it.

Craft beer has become an international juggernaut but it’s only a select few that have international brand recognition. The rest stay locally owned, produced and marketed at local freehold establishments like The Vintry who are more than happy to offer high-quality, hardwon beer. www.vintry.co.nz www.moabeer.com

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There’s a brand new wearable art concept store in town – it’s housed in an Italianate villa called Borgo di Chianti, just past Ransom Winery on Valerie Close. Owner Josephine Baker’s vision puts a Zen angle on everything instore: clothes, ceramics, jewellery, bags, shoes, woodcarvings and paintings. Everything is handmade, with an elegant, monochrome aesthetic that sits somewhere between Japan and Scandinavia. “I want it all to look like it’s from the same family, so everything works together seamlessly,� Jo says.

Tapping into the increasing reluctance of local lifestylers to brave the Auckland traffic for their city retail fix, Jo is stocking the work of a group of very cool young Karangahape Rd fashion designers.

Lela Jacobs is becoming increasingly well-known for her minimalist, androgynous clothes crafted from linen, silk, merino and occasionally leather. But she also “gets distracted� by creating ceramics and jewellery – her long tassel necklaces made from horsehair with ceramic stocks are also at Borgo di Chianti. Lela works with other creatives out of her K’Rd studio known as ‘The Keep’. But she grew up at Brick Bay where her father managed the farm. “It’s a reconnection with my past, coming up here,� Lela says.

Jo discovered Lela’s clothes a while ago and has become one of her biggest fans. She’s been systematically stocking her own wardrobe with Lela Jacobs clothes and getting rid of everything else. “Her aesthetic is everything I love,� says Jo. “I feel I’ve come full circle, since my wedding dress in the 70s was a simple long silk shift.

Lela’s work is timeless – and comfortable too. I’ve made a serious commitment to supporting her – and if I can share her with friends up here, all the better!�

Christopher Duncan is a contemporary weaver; his partner Joseph Yen creates ‘Thyen Metalworks’ – beautifully rough jewellery, often in darkly-oxidised silver. They work together at ‘TĂźr’, another creative space just along from The Keep. Their work is earthy, textural and very wearable. Christopher’s extraordinary weavings include kaftans and kimonos and can be worn over virtually anything.

Other designers at Borgo di Chianti include local artist Lindsay Blanchett Burton, whose textured monochrome paintings and original prints complement the aesthetic; Boud van den Bemd’s extraordinary large-scale woodcarvings, John Mulholland indoor and outdoor sculpture, ceramic artist Meighan Ellis’s delicate ceramic vessels, John-Troy O’Sullivan’s exceptional lighting and sculptural jewellery, Lewis Fredericks handcrafted buffalo horn eyewear (from June) and Rowan Baker’s handmade wooden clocks. Jo’s son Rowan also makes a cult Scandinavian lawn game called Kubb from carved ash and oak; Jo herself designs buffalo horn jewellery and will soon have painted bags and shoes instore.

Jo Baker is an ex-TVNZ marketing executive, a long-term naturopath and is also a internationally-known trainer in connected horsemanship – but it’s her most recent retail incarnation which may be her most inspired.

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Above: Jo Baker wearing Christopher Duncan kimono with Lela Jacobs horsehair tassle necklace.

Below: Lindsay Blanchett Burton, Susie Marshall and Meighan Ellis.

Clockwise from bottom left: Jeweller, Joseph Yen; Christopher Duncan hand woven linen kimono; Boud van den Bemd swamp kauri feather carving, Christopher Duncan wall hanging; John-Troy O’Sullivan’s steel and pearl jewellery and Meighan Ellis ceramics with Lela and Christopher in the background; Zero Wrap by Lela Jacob; the ivy covered facade of Borgo di Chianti villa.

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Respect for the past, support for the present and an eye on the future – that’s what Warkworth and Districts RSA Manager Robbie Blair, is working on.

“We’re aiming for a welcoming community club that retains a deep respect for its role as the RSA.” You may be one of the several thousand people that visited the RSA on ANZAC day but Robbie would like you to think about returning to enjoy the RSA as a family and community hub. He has worked hard to upgrade and soften the environment, while introducing quality beers and wines at prices that have always made the RSA attractive.

The range of other activities throughout the week surprised me. I’ve got my eye on an evening playing pool on top quality tables while quaffing bargain-priced 8 Wired beer. Throw in a thick steak, chips and salad, and it’s worth every penny I just paid in becoming a member.

There’s a highly-competitive house pool competition, darts, indoor bowls and dancing lessons! Wine club meets on the last Thursday of the month and chooses a Wine of the Month for the bar.

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A mini-crèche runs on Friday evenings so parents can have a peaceful drink and a meal, and there is free live music every Friday. Kids love the 6pm playing of the Last Post – it’s a great conversation starter about family history. Every month or two, there is a special music event like the Rolling Stones tribute band playing on May 14.

“Entry was always a bit intimidating or mysterious for people, so we’ve worked hard to make it easy and welcoming for new people,” says Robbie. You can simply ask at the door for a Provisional Membership card which gives you entry for 30 days.

If you enjoy your experience, you can apply for an annual Gold Card Membership which costs $55 per person. The big advantage of full membership is that you’ll receive further discounts off your drinks – which makes the bar prices at the RSA unbeatable.

“Just give it a try and see if you like it,” urges Robbie. You might be pleasantly surprised. www.warkworthrsa.co.nz

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Blame the Cats, 13th Gerry Lee, 14th Rolling Stones, 20th Gary Pallett, 27th Kavalliers

JUNE 3rd

Glenn Carley, 10th JJ Rhythm, 17th Gary Pallett, 24th Kane Steves

JULY 1st Klassic Trax, 8th 2S A Crowd, 9th Dennis Marsh, 15th Gary Pallett, 22nd Kavalliers, 29th John McGough

AUGUST 5th

Glenn Carley, 12th Gerry Lee, 13th British Invasion, 19th Gary Pallett

SEPTEMBER 2nd JJ Rhythm, 3rd Elvis, 9th Blame the Cats, 16th Gary Pallett, 23rd Kavalliers, 30th Kane Steves

OCTOBER 7th

Glenn Carley, 8th Beatles, 14th Klassic Trax, 21st Gary Pallett, 28th JJ Rhythm

NOVEMEBER 4th Gerry Lee, 11th Klassic Trax, 2th Tina Turner, 18th Gary Pallett, 25th Kavalliers

DECEMBER 2nd Glenn Carley, 9th Kane Steves, 16th Gary Pallett 31st Kane Steves

RSA WARKWORTH Above: Helmet line up; RSA medals; Peter and Anna Downs; Norbury Teare (86) shoots pool; members’ cues; a regimental table all the tables in the pool room are inset with memorabilia from different regiments.

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16 april Inaugural whangateau raft race It was a motley bunch of buccaneers that took up the inaugural raft race from Big Omaha Wharf to the Rodney Rams ramp on 16 April. Facing 15 knots and an incoming tide, the flotilla dodged cow dung (gives a whole new meaning to poop deck) and flying eggs in the race for a sausage.

Cheered on by several hundred landlubbers, the Matakana Fire Brigade’s corrugated-hull entry took an easy victory, followed by ‘Super Tramp V3.1’.

With ciggies dangling and grog in hand, the ‘Mash’ crew huffed and heaved their way to third place, with organiser Errol Murray’s ‘Mako’ vessel clinching fourth. Although the aquadynamically-challenged “Arribbaaa” got scuttled before the start, the shipmates pulled themselves out of the drink and back into the race. Lance Stephens, the winning entry boaterbuilder, will be back next year to defend his title: “I throw down the gauntlet to Oracle designer Tim Smyth!”

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june festival of photography: matakana images 2016 The Auckland Festival of Photography is on again in June. A group of Matakana Coast photographers have been part of this for the last five years. The core group of Ian Macdonald, Richard Collins, Murray Savidan, Lieve Van den Bosch, Davina Monds, Richard Smallfield, Maria Krajcirovic, Di Halstead, Sue Hill, Karen Williamson and Barbara Cope remains the same each year. This year invited guests are Alice Ng and Heather Maree Owens.

Oregon by Ian Macdonald.

This group show, Matakana Images 2016, has its opening preview on Friday June 3, 5pm at the Mezzanine Gallery of the Woolshed in Matakana Country Park. The show will run till June 19.

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Whangateau’s Acoustic Music and Social Club’s next foot-stomping do is on May 8, when acoustic duo Kim and Dusty bring their ‘whisky harmonies, lonesome ballads and dirty blues’ to the hall.

It’s been a few years since this duo got together to play for Wellingtonians. Since then their country, bluegrass, blues and folk have been getting under peoples’ skins all over the lower North Island.

They’ve got a great onstage feel about ‘em and their harmonies are slick.

This gig will sell out – these guys are well known in the industry. Tickets at Eventfinder (search ‘Kim and Dusty’).

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pick le ball Community halls in both Snells Beach and Matakana are hosting the fastest-growing sport in North America: Pickleball. It’s been brought here by Lindsay and Jason Best who have recently spent a couple of years in Canada, where Pickleball’s real big.

It’s played on badminton courts with flat paddles and a light plastic ball a bit bigger than a tennis ball. It’s fantastic for fitness and fun and can be played by all ages. “We had a player who was 87 years old in Canada,” says Lindsay. It’s happening elsewhere in NZ too: Rotorua, Nelson, Whakatane and Wellington.

Lindsay and Jason brought the gear with them and started in February this year. They already have a number of dedicated players at both venues, but they’re keen for more! See below for details. Why Pickleball? The theory is that the creator’s dog was called Pickle – and he was very good at fetching the ball.

Matakana Hall, Mon 6.30pm/Fri 9am | Mahurangi East Community Centre, Tues 6.30pm Lindsay Best T: 021 980 852 | Lindsay881@yahoo.com

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Lindsay Scott and Brian McPhun of Koru House at Tawharanui hosted a dinner for the GICI (Gastointestical Cancer Institute) on April 16. Organised

by Lisa Toi and catered by Cath Lewis, it raised a fantastic $4,000 for the Institute. This group of cancers affect the bowel, pancreas, stomach, gallbladder, liver, and oesophagus. It’s collectively the most common form of cancer in New Zealand.

L-R: Prof Michael Findlay, Oncologist and co-founder of GICI, Ruth Davy, Executive Officer, Lisa Toi, Brian McPhun and Lindsay Scott.

Susan at Chocolate Brown is now featuring the work of local artists on the walls of Chocolate Brown. “It’s a win-win situation as far as I’m concerned,” she says. “We get to look at it and the artists have a venue to sell their work!” Right now there are quirky wall sculptures by Karen Williamson; midMay there’ll be beautiful hand-woven ketes.

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lumina dance at mahurangi college Words Elizabeth Allan Direct from Germany and Holland to Whangarei and Mahurangi comes Lumina: a triple billing of shows that the New Zealand Dance Company says are “at the intersection of contemporary light, sound and movement”.

Artistic Director Shona McCullagh has lived in Leigh for nearly 10 years and says, “I love doing a show that one minute is headlining at the Holland Dance Festival and next performing on a school hall stage. And it’s always fun sharing what you are doing with your life with people you know.”

The three creative teams have each produced a world of light that is “wonderfully three-dimensional because of the integration of choreography”, says McCullagh. “You will feel this show rather than have any need to intellectualise it. It’s a good example of my belief that dance is the most beautifully truthful language of living.”

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bitchin’ breakfast Head down to the Sawmill Café to support the annual Pink Ribbon Breakfast which raises money for the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation. Tickets are $35 – this includes a glass of bubbles on arrival, breakfast banquet, a few games of naughty bingo with Mistress Viv and a $10 donation.

Be prepared – Mistress Viv can sometimes be really rather rude, so best leave the littlies at home.

There’ll be a fantastic raffle full of local goodies on the day too, so bring some cash for the tickets!

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Time

Event

Venue website

Every Sat

8.00-13.00

Matakana Village Farmers

Market Matakana Village

Every Sat

8.00-15.00

Matakana Markets

The Old Dairy Factory, Matakana

Second Sun of the Month 10.00-14.00

Matakana Vintage Markets & Sunday Sessions

Matakana Village

First Sun of the Month

Warkworth Museum Market Day

Old Masonic Hall

Second Sun of the Month 9.30-13.30

Leigh Summer Markets

Leigh Hall

Last Sun of the Month

Puhoi Farmers Market

Puhoi Domain

Sat 16 Apr – 22 May

Tidal Show

The Vivian

www.thevivian.co.nz

Fri 29 Apr

19.00

Klassic Trax

Warkwoth RSA

www.warkworthrsa.co.nz

Sat 30 Apr

16.00

Warkworth Music Concert #2 (Jelly Rolls)

Mahurangi College

www.warkworthmusic.org.nz

Sat 30 Apr

19.00

Gary Pallett

Warkwoth RSA

www.warkworthrsa.co.nz

Sat 30 Apr

19.30

The Hoarsemen

Tahi Bar

www.tahibar.com

Sat 30 Apr

21.30

Dave Dobbyn & Band

Leigh Sawmill Café

www.sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sun 1 May

12.00

Seagull Race

Matakana Wharf

www.matakana.co.nz

Sun 1 May

17.00

James Kenyon & Monty Bevins

Leigh Sawmill Café

www.sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sun 1 May

17.00

Matakana Village Books - Florence Foster Jenkins

Matakana Cinemas

www.matakanacinemas.co.nz

Fri 6 May

19.00

Blame the Cats

Warkwoth RSA

www.warkworthrsa.co.nz

Fri 6 May

19.30

Lumina – NZ Dance Company

Mahurangi College

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Fri 6 May

19.30

Kowhai Singers - Faure Requiem & Songs of Celebration

Church of Sts Peter & Paul, Puhoi

www.kowhaisingers.org.nz

Sat 7 May

16.00

Kowhai Singers - Faure Requiem & Songs of Celebration

Mahurangi Presbyterian Church, WW

www.kowhaisingers.org.nz

Sun 8 May

13.00-17.00

The Puhoi Pub Birthday Bier Festival

Puhoi Pub

Sun 8 May

15.30

Mother’s Day High Tea

The Vintry

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Sun 8 May

19.00

Whantageau Folk Club – Kim and Dusty

Whangateau Hall

www.whangateau.co.nz

Fri 13 May

17.00-19.00

Summerleles Riverside Events Monthly Ukulele Jam

Old Masonic Hall

Fri 13 May

19.00

Gerry Lee

Warkwoth RSA

www.warkworthrsa.co.nz

Sat 14 May

19.00

Rolling Stones

Warkwoth RSA

www.warkworthrsa.co.nz

Sun 15 May

10.00

Bridal & Bliss Ascension Wedding Fair

Ascension Wine Estate

www.ascensionwine.co.nz

Tue 17 May

19.30

The Kowhai Coast Lions Club Tribute to Dorothy Fashion Parade

Warkworth Bowling Club

Thu 19 May

20.00

Quizzical

Leigh Sawmill Café

www.sawmillcafe.co.nz

Fri 20 May

19.00

Gary Pallett

Warkwoth RSA

www.warkworthrsa.co.nz

Fri 20 May

Brick Bay Pop-up Dinner

Brick Bay – The Glass House Kitchen

www.brickbay.co.nz

Sat 21 May

21.00

The Prof, The Karaoke

Leigh Sawmill Café

www.sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sun 22 May

10.30

Bitchin’ Breakfast – Pink Ribbon Breakfast

Leigh Sawmill Café

www.sawmillcafe.co.nz

Sun 22 May

16.00

Warkworth Music Concert - Cappella

Ascension Wine Estate

www.warkworthmusic.org.nz

Fri 27 May

19.00

Kavalliers

Warkwoth RSA

www.warkworthrsa.co.nz

Fri 3 June

19.00

Glenn Carley

Warkwoth RSA

www.warkworthrsa.co.nz

Fri 3 – 19 June

19.00

Matakana Images ‘16 - The Auckland Festival of Photography Mezzanine Gallery, Woolshed

www.artmatakana.com

Sat 4 June – 3 July

Post Midden

The Vivian

www.thevivian.co.nz

Fri 10 June

19.00

JJ Rhythm

Warkwoth RSA

www.warkworthrsa.co.nz

Thu 16 June

20.00

Quizzical

Leigh Sawmill Café

www.sawmillcafe.co.nz

Fri 17 June

Brick Bay Pop-up Dinner

Brick Bay – The Glass House Kitchen

www.brickbay.co.nz

Fri 17 June

19.00

Gary Pallett

Warkwoth RSA

www.warkworthrsa.co.nz

Fri 24 June

19.00

Kane Steves

Warkwoth RSA

www.warkworthrsa.co.nz

Fri 1 July

19.00

Klassic Trax

Warkwoth RSA

www.warkworthrsa.co.nz

Sat 2 July

16.00

Warkworth Music Concert - Hammers & Horsehair

Ascension Wine Estate

www.warkworthmusic.org.nz

Fri 8 July

19.00

2S A Crowd

Warkwoth RSA

www.warkworthrsa.co.nz

Sat 9 July

19.00

Dennis Marsh

Warkwoth RSA

www.warkworthrsa.co.nz

Fri 15 July

Brick Bay Pop-up Dinner

Brick Bay – The Glass House Kitchen

www.brickbay.co.nz

Fri 15 July

19.00

Gary Pallett

Warkwoth RSA

www.warkworthrsa.co.nz

Thu 21 July

20.00

Quizzical

Leigh Sawmill Café

www.sawmillcafe.co.nz

Fri 22 July

19.00

Kavalliers

Warkwoth RSA

www.warkworthrsa.co.nz

Fri 29 July

19.00

John McGough

Warkwoth RSA

www.warkworthrsa.co.nz

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