Henry Magazine Summer 2021

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Summer of ’21 It may be 36 years since Bryan Adam’s Summer of 69 ballad rocked the music charts and had many of us reflecting on bygone days and lost love, but his words still ring true: we needed to unwind. And, while many of us are hoping for a summer beyond just killing time, the Christmas season in itself is a milestone to reach after another year of sorts.

Pressing forward and making the most of what’s on offer locally and countrywide is what us Kiwis are adept at. And, from the top of the North, to the bottom of the South, we are blessed with a bounty of creative pursuits, outdoor adventuring and natures finest.

Sustaining ourselves across summer is the focus for this issue – we’ve got something for everyone to sink their teeth, thought train and two cents into.

We get energised with expert speak on geothermal pathways – turn to page 22, share words with climate change activists – Extinction Rebellion – on page 21, and dig a little deeper into the status quo of our estuaries with acclaimed environmental marine scientist, Shari Gallop – page 30.

For those eyeing up skin and body treatments to tuck into pre- or postsummer holidays, we touchdown with beauty specialists on summer loving must dos on page 50. Speaking of self, there’s no time like the present to tune inwards and take stock of our wellbeing and goals for the year – and years – ahead, turn to page 52 to uncover a little coaching in the ‘me’ department.

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a little indulgence – we deserve it!

So, we’ve got our balls in order – delicious recipes to make, gift, devour on page 56, and for the kids some festive crafts and eats to ho ho ho about on page 54!

Whatever this summer’s calendar shapes up to be for your family and friends may it bring joy, relaxation and reprieve – and although they maybe not the ‘best days of your life’ as Bryan strums, may they be full of life!

Best wishes and happy holidays from us to you,

Dyani (Dee) and the henry team EDITOR

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Step into gear!

Mayor David Trewavas

A plan to strengthen our community, our vision Mayor Steve Chadwick

Together we make a difference . . .

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Mayor Judy Turner

Events showcase Season's Highlights

What's on Summer 2021/22 Events Calendar

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Aiming for great ride status

Anne Tolley

Visit New Zealand’s yearround sunshine capital

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Destination Rotorua

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The top floor Flooring First Taupo

Create your outer space Home & Garden

Living with COVID-19 Smart Fogging Solutions

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Protect what matters to you

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Go fish

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Summer playtime just got adventurous!

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The heat is on

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Life's worth coaching for

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Crossword

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Create and be merry!

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Having a ball

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Can You Solve It?

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Step into gear!

Kia ora koutou, 2021 has certainly been another eventful year and with summer officially here it’s time to change gear and get out and enjoy everything that the beautiful Taupō district has to offer.

Vine Eatery & Bar is the perfect place to relax this summer as you unwind, relax and indulge in our delicious New Zealand & Mediterranean influenced dishes in a classy but casual setting.

Feast alfresco in our wind-sheltered outdoor dining area, the ideal spot for your drinks and dinner in the sun. Or beat the heat with our refreshing summer wines and cocktails.

Our full bar has an extensive range of whiskeys, craft beers or wines, along with tapas, shared plates or à-la-carte options.

Open 7 days from 11am.

There really is something here for everyone. From adventure tourism, shopping, wining and dining, to enjoying our wonderful freshwater lakes, our geothermal hot pools, river trails, golfing – and so much more.

If you’ve never visited us before, now is the time to come and see what everyone is talking about. And, if you have enjoyed our district before, then come on back and see what’s new. Even if you think you know Taupō and its attractions well, there’s always something different to discover: whether it’s a bike trail you haven’t ridden, a walking track to one of Lake Taupō’s many bays, our wonderful new flagship playground on the Tongariro South Domain, or a café or attraction that’s sprung up since your last trip. One thing is certain, the same great Taupō district hospitality remains unchanged.

Of course, I continue to encourage everyone to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19. We are one community, and we are all in this together. Not only do vaccinations help to protect our community, they help us to get back to normal and welcome visitors from all across Aotearoa New Zealand this summer.

We love sharing our piece of paradise with you all, and now is the perfect time to come and explore the heart of the North Island.

Nga mihi,

David Trewavas MAYOR, TAUPŌ DISTRICT COUNCIL

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A plan to strengthen our community, our vision Kia ora koutou, He painga mō tea o katoa – for the betterment of all.

That’s the destination vision Rotorua has as we look to a future where tourism will be different but remains a major part of who we are as a district.

Despite the ongoing impact of COVID-19, there is optimism with significant growth in visitor numbers anticipated in the longer term.

Rotorua’s strong and compelling story has drawn visitors for more than 150 years, and we’re making sure our district remains a destination of choice. A community that offers great, authentic experiences through development of a Destination Management Plan to drive tourism into the future.

The plan sets out actions to bring about transformational change, support investment in a positive future and strengthen our cultural foundations.

Taking a holistic approach that focuses on visitor experience underpinned by social, environmental, cultural and economic values.

Development of the plan was led by our destination and economic development CCO Rotorua Economic Development, with critical input from Te Arawa, council, central government, the tourism sector and wider community. We will all play a role in implementing the plan to achieve the desired outcomes for the benefit of all in our community.

The world has changed around us and a different approach to tourism is needed. What we have now is a very clearly defined destination identity and a well formed plan to take us in a positive direction.

Kia kaha,

Steve Chadwick MAYOR, ROTORUA

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Kia ora koutou, At the risk of preaching to the converted, I’d like to use this column to strongly urge anyone who hasn’t yet been ‘jabbed’ to do so without delay.

We’ve entered a new and more dangerous phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and the modellers tell us that by Christmastime, COVID is likely to be a factor in many parts of New Zealand.

When 90% of our population is fully vaccinated – or preferably even higher – the impact of COVID on our health system, lives and economy will have substantially reduced. At this point we could potentially reopen our borders to fully-vaccinated visitors from countries that aren’t deemed to be high-risk – provided they have also had a negative test before travelling. It would also mean that lockdown restrictions could be eased, with fullyvaccinated people able to resume something close to a normal life.

That’s important for us as individuals, as whanau, as communities and as a country, because it would take the shackles off our economy without the risk of serious health consequences for the wider community.

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The vaccine is safe, free and easily available – and it’s in all of our interests to get our country as protected as possible.

And a final word to those of us who are fully-vaccinated.

If you know someone who isn’t, talk to them about your experience and the sort of summer you’re looking forward to. Without being judgmental, encourage them to think about the positives – all of us stand to benefit.

Best wishes for the festive season.

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Bringing great beer, cider, awesome food and great times to the Sunshine Capital of New Zealand.

Visit New Zealand’s yearround sunshine capital Kia ora koutou, Summer is upon us and there aren’t too many better places to relax and enjoy yourself than right here in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. If you’re a visitor planning to spend some time with us this summer – welcome! I’m sure you’ll encounter great local hospitality and take advantage of the many opportunities our sunny and beautiful part of Aotearoa has to offer.

Most people are well aware that Whakatāne has one of New Zealand’s best-loved beaches – Ōhope – but if you want to explore a little further, you will find any number of outstanding experiences close at hand. Our friendly and knowledgeable i-SITE staff can help you with all the ‘what to do’ information you’ll need, plus bookings and recommendations on where to stay, eat and shop.

Inland, you’ll discover wonderful Te Urewera and the Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park – two sublime tracts of untouched native forest which offer wonderful walking, mountain biking and fishing opportunities.

Covering all bases, whether it's a coffee and muffin to start the day, stopping by for a beer or a cider after your trip to the bay, a glass of wine with the ladies, or to fill your bellies with some delicious soul food. There's also live music every Friday and Saturday night.

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Please help us take care for our land, sea and nature – tread lightly and ‘leave no trace’. Our reliably high sunshine hours mean you will need to stay hydrated and apply sunscreen regularly. Also, please ensure you drive responsibly on our roads and stay safe in and around our waterways, so you can experience many happy memories – and look forward to many more to come.

Kia kaha,

Judy Turner MAYOR, WHAKATĀNE DISTRICT

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19 AUG National Army Museum Exhibition  Thur, 19 August 2021 – September 2022  State Highway One & Hassett Drive, Waiouru  armymuseum.co.nz

The National Army Museum’s latest exhibition focuses on the fateful voyage of the Kiwi troopship TAHITI which sailed unknowingly into a global pandemic.

The Death Ship: A Fateful Voyage is an interactive exhibition which turns the clock back more than 100 years to the flu pandemic that hit New Zealand in late 1918, a devastating blow at the end of WWI. The exhibition allows the visitor to ‘step aboard’ the TAHITI and experience how the conditions gave rise to the outbreak.

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26 DEC Kid's Fishing  Sun, 26 December – Mon, 31 January  Tongariro National Trout Centre, 257 State Highway 1, Turangi  $45 per child. For more details and to book go to troutcentre.com  troutcentre.com

Kid's fishing days are held every school holidays at the children's fishing pond at the Tongariro National Trout Centre.

The Tongariro National Trout Centre Society assists children between the ages of 5 and 16 to catch a trout with a fly rod, while passing on valuable messages about trout fishing. The fish is weighed, and measured and a certificate issued.

Includes gear, licence, instructor, certificate of catch, filleting and smoking of the fish.

100% success rate. Take away or eat fresh.

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Dinner at the Lake  Thu, 2 December – Thu, 3 March  The Lakefront, Taupō  dinneratthelake.co.nz

Join us for fourteen amazing evenings of free live music with local musicians, a huge variety of food, a licensed bar and an amazing view. All this plus entertainment for the kids.

Meet Whānau and friends, romance your loved one with a weekly date night or come along solo and make new friends. You are sure to have a great evening whatever you choose.

BYO picnic rug and shade and don’t forget to follow our Facebook & Instagram pages to find out what’s happening each week.

See you all there!

Make the most of the lake at

Millennium Hotel & Resort Manuels Taupo

Do you have an event to list?

Email the team at hello@henrymagazine.nz to showcase your Autumn event in the next edition of henry.

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Rotorua A&P Association Incorporated  Sat, 29 January  141 Western Road Ngongotaha, Rotorua

(Agrodome)  w ww.rotoruashow.co.nz  Adult Entry $10.00. Children 15 years and under free

A family fun day packed with lots to see and do, including attractions, events and stalls. For the children, there is a playground area with free supervised games, a bouncy castle, merry go round and slide plus, pony rides! Always fun to watch the horse events, along with the wood chopping. Open from 8.30am until 5.00pm.

On Sunday - Shearing & Woolhandling, Axemen Competition, Equestrian Events, Show Hunter, and Western Riding.

Ring Of Fire  Sat, 12 March  Tongariro National Park  rof.co.nz

Run around an active volcano, crossing crystal clear streams, boulder-strewn rivers, alpine herb fields, and climb cascading waterfalls.

Redefine your limits at Ring of Fire Volcanic Ultra featuring a choice of 72km Solo Ultra or 50km Solo Ultra.

This year, Ring of Fire also incorporates the Tussock Taverse 32km, 21km, 12km and 6km distances, making Saturday 12th March 2022 a trail adventurer's delight on Mount Ruapehu!

Run where the mountains meet the sky.

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Choose from a range of lakefront rooms, including family rooms or spa rooms to treat yourself.

Indulge in a cooked breakfast, a stylish lunch, or a signature evening meal in our lakefront restaurants.

Relax in our lounge bar with a cocktails, our heated swimming pool, private spa, sauna and gym. www.manuels.co.nz 243 Lake Terrace, Taupo info@manuels.co.nz 0800 555 511 - 07 378 5110

events what's on December Bay of Plenty Kitchen Takeover: Christmas in the Caribbean  4 November – 18 December

 11 December

 kitchentakeover.co.nz/caribbean-christmas

 Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui  facebook.com/ taurangaschristmasinthepark/

Whakatane Late Night Christmas Shopping

Omokoroa Market

 A secret location, Tauranga CBD

 2 December

 The Strand, Whakatane  whakatane.com/events/epic-late-nightchristmas-shopping

Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival  2 December

 Rialto Cinema, Tauranga  nziff.co.nz/2021/tauranga/

Waste Free Living Workshop  2 December

 The Orchard Church, Te Puke  eventfinda.co.nz

Salmonella Dub "Return To Our Kowhai" Spring Tour 21  3 December

 Trustpower Baypark Arena, Mt Maunganui  eventfinda.co.nz

Kinloch Market  4 December

 Kinloch Domain, Taupō  facebook.com/KinlochMarket/

BNZ Women in Business Christmas Charity Event  9 December

 Cadera Mexican Bar & Restaurant, Ōhope Beach

Hotel California: The Eagles Experience  11 December

 Great Lake Centre, Taupō  eventfinda.co.nz

Turangi Christmas in the Park  11 December

 Tongariro School, Turangi  facebook.com/ChristmasInTheParkTurangi/

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Tauranga's Christmas in the Park

 18 December

 Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Tauranga  eventfinda.co.nz/2021/pahoia-markets/ bay-of-plenty

Sunny Side up Children's Film Festival  20 December

 The Historic Village, Tauranga  omorikuratau.com/carols

Omori Kuratau Christmas Carols  24 December

 Omori Kuratau Town Hall, Omori/ Kuratau  facebook.com/ChristmasInTheParkTurangi/

Mahon's Amusement  26 December – 10 January

 Tongariro North Domain, Taupō  mahonsamusements.co.nz

Le Currents  27 December

 Riverside Park, Taupō  lecurrents.co.nz

Valvoline Superstock Charity Invitational  27 December

 TWS Paradise Valley Speedway, Rotorua  eventfinda.co.nz

Summercross  29 December – 30 December

 Awakaponga MX track, Awakaponga  whakatane.com/events/summercross

Summer Festival Raceday and Harcourts Taupō Cup  30 December

 Taupō Race Track, Taupō  tauporacingclub.co.nz

New Year’s Eve Celebration and Fireworks  31 December

 Riverside Park, Taupō

BANGERZ – Forget the 2020s, NYE Bash 2021  31 December

 Our Place, Tauranga  eventfinda.co.nz

January Fishing Competition  1 – 2 January

 Lake Taupō

Blindspott – R.I.P. Tour  2 January

 Soper Reserve, Mt. Maunganui  eventfinda.co.nz

The Beach Ball with BROODS  4 January

 Digger McEwen Motorcross Track, Taupō  eventfinda.co.nz

Whakatāne January Touch Tournament  7 January

 Rex Morpeth and Rugby Park, Whakatāne  whakatane.com

Waikato River Trails Summer Sizzler Run/Walk  8 January

 Mangakino Lake Front Reserve, Lake Maraetai, Mangakino  wrtsummersizzler.com

NZ Jet Sport Tour  15 – 16 January

 Mangakino Lake Front Reserve, Lake Maraetai, Mangakino  nzjetsport.org.nz

2022 Orangetheory Epic Swim  15 – 16 January

 Lake Taupō, Taupō  eventfinda.co.nz

Do you have an event to list?

Email the team at hello@henrymagazine.nz to showcase your Autumn event in the next edition of henry.

“Totally Dependable” Kinstock

 15 – 16 January

 Kinloch Domain, Taupō  facebook.com/ Kinstock-817387508449645

Tauranga Fringe Festival 2022  15 January

 The Incubator Creative Hub , Tauranga  eventfinda.co.nz

February Equifest  4 – 5 February

 National Equestrian Centre, Taupō  equifest.co.nz

Annual Catfish Cull  5 February

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 Motuoapa Marina, Motuoapa  spearfishingnz.co.nz

 General plumbing services and heating maintenance

 Taupō Golf Course, Taupō  sporty.co.nz/taupojuniorgolfclub

Ray White Charity Garage Sale

 Burst pipes, leaking HWC’s, blocked drains

Taupō Historic GP Celebrating Ford

 5 February

Taupō Junior & Mini Masters Golf  19 – 21 January

 22 – 24 January

 Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park  brucemclarenmotorsportpark.com

Hydro Thunder/ Thunder on the Great Lake  28 – 30 January

 Lake Taupō, Taupō  gphydroplane.co.nz

National Under 25 Dressage Champs  28 – 31 January

 National Equestrian Centre, Taupō  nzequestrian.org.nz

Landslide - Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute Show  29 January

 Finn's Bistro and Beer Garden, Taupō  eventfinda.co.nz

 Railway Park, Ngongotaha, Rotorua  facebook.com/Ray-White-RotoruaCharity-Garage-Sales

Omori Kuratau Waitangi Weekend Market  5 February  Omori Kuratau Town Hall, Omori/

Rotorua Home & Garden Show 2022  11 February

 Energy Events Centre , Rotorua  homeandgardenshow.co.nz

Waikato Show Hunter Summer Show

Taupo

 11 – 13 February

 National Equestrian Centre, Taupō  facebook.com/ WaikatoShowHunterGroup/

Walking Stars

 29 – 30 January

 12 February

 Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park, Taupō  eventfinda.co.nz

 Herries Park, Tauranga  walkingstars.org.nz

Farming Like Grandad & Country Fair

Beer Appreciation Day Riverside

 SH30 Kawerau (opposite Military Rd), Whakatane  whakatane.com

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 30 January

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 12 February

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Rewrite Your Skin’s History The proven way to visibly rejuvenate your skin

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Safer than ever – featuring an anti-contamination mechanism, revolutionary needle cartridge design and increased speed to keep the needles from dragging – Dermapen is the only microneedling device with a dedicated scar setting, making it suitable for surgical, burn, stretch marks and post-acne scars.

How does it achieve lasting results?

It stimulates the body’s own natural collagen to rejuvenate skin and improve wrinkles, lines and other imperfections.

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problematic skin conditions such as blackheads.

Dermapen microneedling treatments effectively and safely reduce enlarged pores. The skin’s own natural wound healing response is activated, producing and distributing new collagen – essentially plumping up and tightening the appearance of the enlarged pores and making them smaller.

Fine Lines & Wrinkles As we age, we accrue fine lines and wrinkles – especially across the face – with pollution and lifestyle habits taking their toll on our skin.

Dermapen treatments are the safe, natural alternative to fight the ageing process. They can commence on the onset or before fine lines take hold – a prejuvenation technique – requiring two-to-three clinical treatments to achieve a noticeable difference.

Acne & Problematic Skin Acne can affect all skin types and all ages, and may be caused by a

combination of genetics, hormone changes, health, stress and/ or environmental factors. Hormones can stimulate excess sebum (or oil) production, and in turn, excess oil, dry skin and debris combined can become trapped in the pore. If the pore becomes blocked, the acne bacteria can cause inflammation and make the skin more susceptible to other bacteria.

Dermapen microneedling regenerates the affected area by stimulating the production and distribution of collagen. The result is an overall improvement in the appearance of problematic skin breakouts, black/whiteheads, acne reduced and minimised scarring.

Stretch Marks & Cellulite Stretch marks are a type of scar that occurs when rapid tearing of the dermis stretches collagen fibres. Cellulite occurs when fat deposits push through

the connective tissue beneath the skin. Both these conditions can affect all skin types, conditions and colours, males and females.

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encourages the production and distribution of new collagen that progressively remodels the stretch mark scar and cellulite area, whilst greatly reducing its appearance.

Scarring Scarring is a natural part of the healing process and can be categorised into three main categories.

1 Dark and light scars – these superficial scars generally heal and are barely visible within three-to-six months.

2 Raised scars – commonly occur on bendable areas of the skin (back, knees and elbows) and result from the stretching of wound edges while healing. Keloid scars tend to grow outside the border of the initial injury, and can become large, painful or itchy.

by internal physical factors and/ or external factors, these include hormonal changes, sun exposure, skin type, trauma and the skins natural ageing process. Presenting as areas of uneven skin tone, darkness, age spots or freckles, pigmentation occurs when excess melanin (skin pigment) has been stimulated.

Dermapen treatments are highly effective for treating pigmentation.

The treatment delivers up to 1,920 fractional microchannels per second into the skin to promote a more balanced and normalised cellular function. As melanocytes (pigment producing cells) are directly targeted, a repair and corrective process encourages an even skin tone, creating a radiant appearance.

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3 Indented scars – are the most common scar type and are often seen on the face (where acne has been present). This is caused when not enough scar tissue has formed and therefore does not match up with the surrounding skin.

The new Dermapen dedicated scar treatment function can assist in the treatment of most types of scarring on various parts of the body. Rejuvenating fractional micro channels are formed in the skin that actively break up existing scar tissue.

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Nature at your service  Deepika Sulekh

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here’s no denying that certain scents can pack a punch – a powerful influence in mind and body revival. Whether it’s the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning, roses wafting in the garden, bath bombs making a splash or candles flickering on the mantle – we hanker for those scents that exude familiarity, comfort and classic.

Aromatherapy is quite possibly one of the most underrated holistic health treatments, but its impressive multi-tasking ability commands the stage. Engaging the smell of essential oils for enhanced health and wellbeing, it works by producing feelings of positivity as fragrances in the oils stimulate nerves in the nose.

Those nerves reach the part of the brain that control memories and emotions. So, depending on the type of oil, the effect on the body can be calming or stimulating.

Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts – top dogs in botanical medicine – and have been used throughout history for mind and body

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treatment, including burns, infections, depression, insomnia, and high blood pressure.

Essential oils for aromatherapy can be used through inhalation, ingestion, or absorption through the skin, and most commonly used in diffusers, bath products and lotions.

So, if you’re looking for a boost, calm or caress to carry you into the holiday season – and beyond – here’s a little aroma to tuck up your sleeve . . .

Stress relief – it’s scientifically proven that aromatherapy tinctures can help reduce blood pressure, lower the heart rate and induce calm.

Reduce anxiety – essential oils such as lavender and chamomile have great therapeutic value i.e. reducing the symptoms of anxiety.

Increase energy – oils such as lemon and peppermint work to increase energy and relieve fatigue.

Improve focus – essential oils have a number of anti-oxidants that can help with memory and concentration – try rosemary or sage.

Reduce pain – combine aromatherapy oils with massage to sooth physical aches and pains.

Eucalyptus, ginger and turmeric are key players.

Better sleep – one of the most popular natural sedatives is lavender.

Immunity boost – anti-inflammatory properties in ginger, frankincense, oregano, and eucalyptus can work wonders for fighting infections and upping immunity.

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It started with a desire to make a difference. “You need to have change agents who encourage others to second guess and reflect,” says Jane.

“Legislation is only as good as the thinking of the time, and needs to constantly be updated.”

Jane’s latest venture is The Ethics Conversation – delivering sector specific business and professional ethics workshops for continuing professional development across professional bodies.

One of the key findings in her latest work – a review of the codes of ethics of the NZX50 – is that 70% of CEOs do not formally or personally champion their company code of ethics.

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n a world tied to change, a call to action decisions based on values, and to reflect on the ethical dimensions of our decisions, rings truer than ever before. While struggle belongs to no single activist, local changemaker Jane Arnott’s pursuits deserve both recognition and celebration for singlehandedly striving to create a fairer and equal society. Jane consistently pushes for better governance and stands up for her values.

Awarded with the Order of Merit in June this year, Jane has cemented herself as a trailblazer. Opposing a dispassionate and unethical system in a previous public relations role, she founded New Zealand's first cross-cultural consultancy representing Pacific Island communities, raising awareness of the importance of establishing relationships with Pacific peoples

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and promoting use of translation.

Further to race relations, her second area of advocacy involved challenging corporate New Zealand to rethink the management of conservation as a governance issue.

For decades, some of New Zealand’s largest tourism promoters had been leveraging their businesses alongside conservation wildlife in advertising campaigns, yet doing nothing to aid the protection our native species. Thus, Jane championed the corporate sponsorship of endangered species and large entities, including Air New Zealand, Mitre 10, Foodstuffs and Kathmandu, all came to the party.

A dedicated campaigner for a number of cases and causes, Jane has extensive experience training and working with the Institute of Business Ethics, following her Postgrad in Professional Ethics.

“A code of ethics works to set the ethical tone from the top and provides a framework for behaviours that underpin trust in companies and their reputation. When CEO’s shy away, an opportunity to lead is lost,” she explains. “It’s disappointing and overlooks the benefit of embedding ethics and good conduct when the highest paid executive fails to make themself visible. Endorsing ethical behaviour – and its importance is necessary – given the NZX requirement for a code of ethics.”

Additionally, Jane is undertaking research in relation to The Construction Accord and driving a repeal of the Trustee Companies Act 1967, which largely, due to the extreme rise in home values, capitalises on the intergenerational transfer of wealth.

“Inheritance is becoming the only way the next generation could ever own property or access significant wealth in their life. The legislation, however, allows executors of wills to profit beyond what is, in my opinion, fair or reasonable. It is timely for it to be amended.”

Closer to home, she’s maintaining pressure around keeping Taupō’s Besley Park as an off-leash dog park, advocating for better utility of the empty park but also reinforcing the reality that 76% of locals do not want change. "Local voice and democracy must have priority".

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ou may have seen the signs dotted around the country, tucked alongside bridges, nestled next to lampposts and powerlines – wooden plaques emblazoned with the words “Extinction Rebellion” in red – and pondered what exactly are these signs referring to: animals, plants, people, waterways? The short answer is all of the above. Although bold in its quest to radically forefront a climate change revolution – zero emissions by 2025 – the New Zealand chapter of the global Extinction Rebellion movement is quietly unassuming in its drive to deliver real difference.

Rise up Founded in 2018 in a small village in the Cotswold’s England, the non–violent activist group has spread its wings globally – Berlin, Montreal, Sydney, Mumbai – 70 countries in total, including New Zealand, to become one of the most pronounced environmental protest groups of the 21st Century. In a nutshell, Extinction Rebellion engage nonviolent civil disobedience to spur governments into action; to mitigate watershed moments in the climate system and prevent biodiversity loss, and social and ecological collapse.

“Bolstering a political will needs to

go beyond stock standard lobbying,” says Caril Cowans, spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. “We have to disrupt big organisations if we are really going to achieve our target of reaching zero emissions by 2025.”

Create change not war Disruption without violence, but disruption to highlight the big issues at play, says Caril.

“As an organisation we are tied to the science of the IPCC which informs the COP – Conference of the Parties – the UN’s annual climate change summit, which they have been running for the past three decades,” explains Caril. “We acknowledge the urgency of climate change – the need to act now.”

Going straight to the larger source of environmental impact is what Extinction Rebellion are focused on – this means targeting big businesses who use fossil fuels. Since their inception here in New Zealand in 2019, groups across the country have banded together to ‘disrupt’ operations from the top of the North to the bottom of the South. They’ve stopped coal trains in Otago, blocked shipments of super phosphate at Tauranga’s port, and shutdown BP’s Remuera headquarters.

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“New Zealand has a really strong foothold in renewable energy but some of our big players are still powered by coal – Fonterra uses coal to manufacture its milk products – and although they’re ‘committing’ to be coal-free by 2050, it’s just not good enough, we need change now,” says Caril. “Not only do we need to make a switch to electric vehicles quicker, we need to get cars off the road – especially in Auckland where the largest pollutant is car emissions.

We need the government and local councils to up the game, provide free public transport and incentivise people out of their cars.”

No hold ups And although activism in a COVID-19 environment isn’t without its challenges, New Zealand’s Extinction Rebels persevere with reverence – with protests across country already planned well into next year.

“Our principles are hard and fast, and the evidence is strong – science tells us we must act now. Fires, floods, droughts, air pollution – our climate is operating at an all-time alert level – so we must acknowledge the truth, and continually disrupt the major players damaging our environment to keep our planet liveable.”

To learn more about New Zealand’s Extinction Rebellion movement, or to join a local group, reach out to them at www.extinctionrebellion.nz

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Full Steam Ahead The latest from the underground  Dyani Van Basten Batenburg

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ew Zealand's foothold in geothermal energy spans eight decades – we are deemed world class leaders, paving the way in innovative techniques, processes and engagement, and future-forward in our thinking. Our geothermal activity predominantly occurs due to high heat flow in the crust along the Pacific–Australian tectonic plate boundary. And, we have hot springs that span the length of New Zealand – top of the North to the bottom of the South – coupled with geothermal activity undersea – with the likes of the Kermadec-Tonga arc zone.

A geothermal resource is not isolated to one entity. Deep heat sources

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i.e. magma, are influenced by regional climate, water interactions, pressurisation through submergence and earth processes happening in and around it, for example earthquakes or eruptions. In the central North Island alone – aptly the Taupō Volcanic Zone – there are over 20 geothermal systems – making us one of the richest and rarest places on earth for development.

With our knowledge growing substantially in geothermal resources since the 1940s – when drilling deeper underground kicked into action the question begs, “Where to from here?” Especially given the bounds of New Zealand’s hard and fast approach to climate change. How do we capitalise on the deliverables of this resource even more, whilst treading a low – or nil – carbon footprint, and abate sustainable concerns for its future?

We celebrate our roots, we dig a little deeper and tap into the value proposition of this natural power player, say geothermal experts.

Energy co-opetition Of the 26 countries that produce geothermal energy, New Zealand is punching above it’s weight, with technology developed at our Kawerau and Wairakei power stations enabling others to advance the world over, explains Paul Siratovich, president of the New Zealand Geothermal Association and director of Upflow NZ, geothermal intelligence specialists.

“Our development of liquid geothermal reservoirs has afforded us a hand in developments across the globe. We’ve forged solutions to problems and helped others based off our knowledge. Iceland is the closest to us in terms of geothermal innovation and advancement – and we actually generate more geothermal energy than them, though they beat us out on geothermal megawatts per capita. We have a co-opetition type relationship with them – we co-operate with them and work alongside them, and compete with

them – but its good-natured effort to decarbonize global energy sources.”

After all, there’s nothing like a little energetic competition to keep us on our geothermal toes, says Paul.

“Iceland is essentially leading the charge in super critical geothermal territory – drilling super deep wells to access powerful fluid that carries more energy – and they’ve got 10 years to their name. It’s something we as scientists here in New Zealand have been closely plugged into, and are currently focussed on understanding and researching intently for own purposes,” he says.

Super sizing our geothermal tourism offerings is also something we stand to benefit from as a country – the gift of knowledge and power.

“Iceland does geothermal tourism very well – something we don’t have. For example, their Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant – the third largest in the world – is a state-ofthe-art facility with a huge visitor’s centre and multimedia energy exhibition. We used to have a visitor’s centre at Wairakei years ago but that dissipated, so we don’t have that educational aspect behind our pursuits. Taupō being the ideal setting for a geothermal centre, Te Papa is just too far removed.”

Dig a little deeper Taking our geothermal enterprising to the next level – like Iceland – is super important to the future of our industry. Currently, a GNS Science led MBIE research endeavour is analysing – and uncovering – the supercritical roots of our geothermal systems to extend and expend our energy reach (www. geothermalnextgeneration.com).

“These super deep wells essentially gift greater power output – but they are complicated by different characteristics, so the actuality of super critical coming to pass in New Zealand is still years down the track.

We are very practised and careful in how we approach and research these possibilities, running numerical models, accessing deep well information, geophysical surveys,

imaging and information coming from our fields we are generating now i.e. chemistry and heat outputs,” says Isabelle Chambefort, GNS Science senior geothermal geoscientist.

Supercritical geothermal could be 20 years in the making here in Aotearoa, but when it does arrive it could provide New Zealand with 10 times more energy than conventional geothermal energy.

“Expansion into supercritical opens huge doors for the future of New Zealand’s geothermal landscape,” says Isabelle. “It’s less dense, carries more heat – think of it as a power fluid. Right now, we’re looking at the value proposition of supercritical geothermal for New Zealand– we can potentially supply entire cities across the country and look to exporting energy e.g. converted into hydrogen.”

The key aspect of geothermal energy and what it makes it such an exciting journey to be a part of – especially as we look to supercritical – is the sustainability behind it.

“We’re not going to run out of geothermal supply anytime soon – New Zealand is one of the largest volcanic areas on earth. In terms of volume of magmatism, it’s as big as Yellowstone National Park in USA – there’s definitely some heat down there, it’s not going to turn off,” says Isabelle.

And, while any energy production is going to have risks attached to it, research GNS teams are conducting now is focussed on mitigating any potential super critical drilling risks.

“With any extraction process – across any industry – there’s risks, but with super critical we know how to drill to avoid magma, we know the scale we need to work to and how utilise this energy conversion technology. We’re not going to drill into magma or cause explosions or loss of control.”

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where emissions are coming from, says Isabelle.

“Some carbon emissions are produced from the geothermal power stations – but there is always going to be a certain amount of naturally occurring carbon dioxide attached to them – it’s a volcano, we can’t stop that,” she says. “We have the competitive advantage in transitioning the New Zealand energy sector and economy with geothermal and part of this – alongside supercritical possibilities – is a focus on decarbonising our electricity and process heat sectors. We’re aiming for zero emissions at the power station – and there’s many ways we can achieve this.”

One way of achieving zero carbon emissions at the plant is capturing it and injecting it back into the reservoir from where it came.

“It’s called carbon capturing,” explains Paul. “We can pull carbon directly out of the air and use that excess heat to put carbon directly back underground. There are many emission research projects happening countrywide that are focused on helping geothermal power installations become carbon negative.”

What we do need to remember in the quest for a climate revolution is nature’s hand, says Paul.

“Look at Rotorua, Taupō and the natural emissions profile from places like Waiotapu, Waimangu Valley, Tongariro – they’ve got nothing to do with human process. Monitoring from GNS showcases that what’s done from a geothermal energy perspective is a minor contribution of the carbon dioxide emitted in the natural background.”

The value stakes Not only does supercritical open up new possibilities for investment, it supports economic development and the extension of geothermal resources for material processing, industrial scale forestry, dairy and other industries.

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heating isn’t something new for businesses across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions – many, like Miraka (milk production), Natures Flame and Tenon (wood products) have been tapping into geothermal heat delivery for some time – but we need to extend its reach.

around all sorts of places. Because it’s a controlled water supply and heat system we can ensure we get maximum use from it. It even supplies our Waiotapu Tavern next door with all their heating – including heating the hot water for the whole tavern.”

“At the moment it’s an economics question: How far do you want to run a pipeline of hot water?” says Paul. “I’d say businesses within five kilometres of a geothermal power station stand to benefit the most from geothermal heating – beyond that the economics have to be really favourable.”

And, although Arataki’s sister operation in Hawke’s Bay is solar powered, Russell says there’s no temptation to step into the sun.

“In places like Rotorua where there is no central geothermal heating infrastructure – but should be given their geothermal position – super critical production will allow us to change that,” says Isabelle.

For businesses like Arataki Honey in Rotorua, geothermal energy has been their go-to for 60 years – an investment that keeps on giving.

“We looked for land that had geothermal steam available when we first started out, and although the costs were significant, we have benefited hugely across the board,” says Russell Berry, director of Arataki Honey, Rotorua.

Holding a one third market share in New Zealand’s honey consumption, Arataki’s success has been built on good business practise, long-term vision and sound decision making – with a sustained heat source at the centre.

“We get some hard frosts here, so it’s important to have a consistent heating supply. We have our own bore – which we drill out every year to get rid of the silica build up, and there is corrosion that occurs in the pipes (but that’s part of the package), it’s the logical choice for us.”

Beyond just heat for honey production, geothermal has proven its worth business wide.

“All our buildings are heated by geo, even our under-floor heating in the visitors waiting room – we pump it

“We don’t get as many sunlight hours as they do over there – but it seems to work for them. For us, geothermal is a forever project. And, it helps to have engineer minded people on your team, so you’re not having to pay for external guys to come and fix a steam leak or adjust your taps.”

And as for the expert’s speak on solar and wind within a geothermal vision? They still have a role to play – just not a dominant one.

“Solar and wind are getting cheaper and cheaper to install but they’ll never replace carbon-based fuels on their own. They’re intermittent – the high-capacity factor, base load energy isn’t there. They’re a complementary resource,” says Paul.

Isabelle agrees. “Science isn’t very good at communicating the value chain of geothermal. And I think generally there’s this unspoken ideology that solar is best by the climate – but in fact there’s more carbon produced in the manufacturing of solar technologies than there are emissions from geothermal energy production. Our solar panels are all produced in China – where most of our mined minerals come from – and there are a lot of rare metals that go into solar and wind. We don’t mine for these in New Zealand, so we have to import them,” she explains. “It’s a case of us turning a blind eye to these high emissions produced in China, a not-in-my-backyard-mentality, that creates this false belief system that we are playing our sustainable part.

But are they the best solution for Aotearoa New Zealand while we have such a natural gift heat resource?”

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New mountain bike trail in Rotorua aims for Great Ride status  Dyani Van Basten Batenburg

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he world-famous network of mountain biking trails in Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa Forest consists of trails suitable for nearly every age, experience and fitness level. So, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the nearly 200km would be enough to satisfy all types of riders.

But, what they say about builders’ houses always being under construction can be also said about the trail builders in Whakarewarewa, which means a brand new, must-ride 33km trail – one that offers variety, culture and views – has just been opened.

Whakarewarewa Forest Loop As the name implies, the new Whakarewarewa Forest Loop is a circular route, one way, through its famous namesake forest.

The 33km trail ranges from Grade 2 to 3 and has been designed to be accessible for people of almost all ages, abilities and fitness levels.

You don’t have to be a professional rider; as long as you’re a confident rider, you’ll find the variety of uphill, downhill and flat sections interesting, fun and fairly easy to navigate.

If you’re on an e-bike, the trail should take you around two-and-a-halfto-three hours. On a regular bike, you should allow up to five hours to complete the loop. Of course, these times will depend on your pace and how often you stop at strategically placed points along the way that reveal stunning views.

If you find you’re running low on water or energy bars, you’ll be happy to know that along the trail there are three spots to purchase food and drinks, and four taps to refill water bottles, as well as three accessible toilet blocks.

The next NZ Great Ride The trail planners and builders have really outdone themselves on this one, and it’s hoped the trail will be the next to earn New Zealand Cycle Trails’ Great Ride status.

Story boards along the trail feature interesting stories and information on the region’s Māori culture, and you’ll

be riding among iconic stands of California redwoods and geothermal features. The slightly more technical downhill sections also provide a bit more excitement than other trails in the Great Ride network.

With high quality facilities available – bike rental outlets and services, bike wash stations, shower and toilet blocks with accessibility features, and coffee and food vendors – there’s really no good reason to skip this trail.

How to get started Similar to a roundabout, there are multiple trail entry and exit points, but it’s recommended to start at Te Pūtake o Tawa carpark or Waipa

carpark as both hubs offer the facilities mentioned above, especially if you need to hire bikes, including electric ones. Plus, there’s plenty of parking at these two locations.

Clearly marked one-way trails allow you to go with the flow, including a few detours noted (read: shortcuts!), and you’ll have mobile phone coverage throughout most of the trail, should you need it.

Whakarewarewa Forest Loop is a fantastic addition to the existing trail network, offering yet another way to enjoy the forest recreationally, and hopefully an opportunity to tick another NZ Great Ride off your list.

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Value driven “In general estuaries have not been sufficiently valued. In saying that, I think it’s important to recognise that many indigenous peoples around the world (including here) have

long recognised the importance of estuaries and other environments.

There has been some positive steps here to weave mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) with environmental science, management and planning but I think much more could be done,” explains Shari.

“Across many of our estuaries there has been extensive drainage and conversion of their wetlands to land, and many are degraded from practices in the catchments. In terms of climate change, research shows that mangroves, salt marsh and sea grasses in estuaries – and their sediments – can remove and store even more carbon than some forests.”

Beyond the bin To aid restoration where it’s needed most, estuary preservation needs to go beyond just picking up the odd bit of rubbish.

“I think we’re increasingly recognising the impacts of past decisions (and sometimes mis management) across many of our environments. There are many practical things individuals and whānau can do and there are plenty of awesome community groups doing great work to get involved with, for example there are many around Tauranga Moana and the Maketū Ōngātoro Wetland Society (MOWS) also run regular working bees.”

The murky side of mangroves On the topic of mangrove dominance in estuaries – and the stay versus remove quandary – it remains controversial.

“Mangroves are native here but we are seeing them expand and grow more in places where they didn’t used to be. This is mostly thought to be due to increased mud and silt input into estuaries from bigscale land-clearing after Europeans arrived, which caused muddy tidal flats to expand. Expanding mangroves can reduce other types of habitats such as salt marsh and sea grass, thus altering the ecosystem.

But it’s important to remember the counter-balance that mangroves can help protect us from storm surges and large waves and stabilise the coast (important with sea level rise) and store carbon,” explains Shari.

Cultural appreciation As with any industry, the challenges Shari faces go beyond surface deep.

“In my work, I have found it challenging to position myself as a predominantly Western-trained scientist of mixed heritage, as it feels like walking between two worlds at times with no map. However, the more I put myself in Māori spaces and the more I learn, it’s really helping inspire my work in science to find better ways to care for our marine environments.”

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iwis are renowned for our outdoor living code – stretching alfresco evenings as far into the year as possible. Creating user friendly – and chic – entertaining spaces is high on the to-do list for many – especially with the pandemic keeping us close to home. And, although building materials and furnishing products may well be stuck at sea, and labour shortages evident, there’s no time like the present to start planning ahead for next year’s backyard transformation.

Life in motion When kicking around your place this summer, take time out to gauge how you ‘really’ use it. Are you a morning coffee patio dweller, late night entertainer, or all-day lounger? The architectural layout of an outdoor space or room should be determined by you, says Nichola Vague, landscape architect at Zones – national landscaping specialists.

“Nowadays, more often than not, people want greater flexibility in their outdoor spaces – we’re losing the dining table, focusing on comfy loungers, adding in a bar leaner – we’re opting for all-inclusive architectural vision,” explains Nichola.

Ideally, it’s great to have that indoor/ outdoor flow – the outdoor room as an extension off your kitchen and dining – but if that’s not possible (budget, geographical positioning, sunlight restrictions, the elements, and land restrictions all play into what we are prepared to do and not do) creating a ‘destination space’ away from the house is within reach.

“Creating that additional entertaining area is a wish list item. And, it’s 34

better to do it once – save a little longer – and do it well,” says Jimmy Dow, director of Bay of Plenty’s CoastNZ Construction.

Up and over “It’s about creating a space that you don’t just want to spend time in, but will. So, a good starting point is thinking about coverage.

A permanent fixture is perfect for all-weather conditions, and louvres are ever-increasing in popularity and affordability,” says Nichola.

Outdoor louvre systems can be constructed up to 30 metres in area without council consent, anything between 20 and 30 metres must be built by a licensed LBP and anything under you can DIY. And, because they’re powder coated aluminium, they’re a safe option for the longterm – no twisting or warping.

“The great thing with louvre systems is you have that open-air ability and protection from the elements – the full service. Customisable louvre systems gift the option to tie in colours with your house, add in sensors, and multiple fixing capabilities.”

But, if you are planning on a direct fix to the house, think looks and preservation.

“The last thing you want to do is penetrate into your house and cause damage, so think in terms of cladding and back flashings, as well as a clean finish,” says Jimmy.

And if you do settle on creating your space away from the comforts of the house, consider layers of protection.

“Pull-down screens and blinds are readily available – also permanent glass sides – it’s about developing

an area that’ll carry you through the seasons.”

Light my fire Whether it’s a destination stepped back from the house, or a dining room extension, any outdoor space needs to consider cooking and heating requirements before the spades hit the dirt.

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And for those dreaming of a coveted outdoor kitchen – you’re not alone.

According to a 2021 design trends report by the US National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), 60% of homeowners are looking to add outdoor kitchens. And, an American Institute of Architects’ Home Design Trends Survey showcased the popularity of outdoor kitchen additions globally, with 45% of the architects surveyed predicting outdoor kitchens would be the most popular kitchen product and feature in the coming years.

“Outdoor kitchens have come in leaps and bounds! You have off-theshelf elements, like your standalone Electrolux kitchen units, to your customised componentry – designed to in keep with your house – but consider power access too,” says Nichola. “Adding in built-in seating around a fire pit or bean bags can relax the setting, but don’t forget local code of compliance specifics and district plan restrictions.

For example, outdoor fires need to be at least a metre off the boundary line, and every council will stipulate fire emission rules – especially in urban areas.

From plants, pots and décor…

…to water features, sculptures, spa pools and BBQs.

“The upshot is, it pays to speak to your local council before actioning elaborate plans,” adds Jimmy.

Shine a light With structure overhead, fire pit in, seating sorted and a kitchen to cook on, don’t sit back and relax just yet.

“Lighting is a huge component in an outdoor space,” explains Nichola.

“Hardwiring a lighting system gives you greater remote and sensor capabilities. Solar options relieve power handling but they can be limiting – not everyone wants their backyard a-glow all night.”

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Confinement Escape Rooms

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An exciting game that gets your heart racing, brain working, requiring teamwork to escape uniquely themed rooms within the 60 minutes.

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Hare & Copper Eatery

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A casual, contemporary restaurant in the perfect setting. The inviting & pleasurable, yet peaceful grounds allow you to sit back, enjoy the friendly service & create long lasting memories

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 Gambler fishing charter

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F

ishing is quintessentially Kiwi – young and old, experienced angler or wharf bound weekender – there’s no barrier to age or skill. And, with summer here and outdoor recreation in focus, there’s never been a better time to brush up on some fishing know-how, can-do before heading for the coastline – we boast 15,000 kilometres of it – or lakeside. Afterall, it’s not just the reel you’re holding or the tackle you’re sporting, that guarantees a catch of the day!

Ocean bound If you’re keen on boat fishing off the coast this summer – Bay of Plenty and beyond – do your homework on the conditions, particularly bar crossings – especially if there’s any swell, advises Mike Boswell, skipper of Whakatane’s The Gambler fishing charter.

“Here in Whakatane, we’re fortunate to have some great fishing right on the doorstep – large boat, dinghy or kayak – you don’t have to go far.

The 20m mark off Kohi Point out the Ohiwa harbour entrance is a good place to start,” says Mike. “Ten nautical miles east of Whakatane lies the Opotiki mussel farm – covering approximately 3800 hectares at a depth of 36 – 42m of water. The mussel farm provides shelter and a source of food to the fish – namely snapper and terakihi – just don’t anchor there as you’ll risk hooking onto the mussel lines.”

As for bait? “Skipjack tuna or bonito always works a treat – you should come home with a decent feed of snapper, gurnard or kahawai. Smaller hooks are the go-to if you want to target terakihi, but it’s not a good idea to use burly around the mussel farms as you risk attracting kingfish

which are very good at taking your line.”

Getting up nice and early, with the change of light, is one of the best times to head out on the boat or hit the sand for a surf cast, says Mike. And, ensuring you fish with the seasons is essential to landing a catch.

“Snapper are closer into the shallows come end of spring/early summer when they are spawning and the water temperature’s rising. Yellowtail kingfish are deep-water fish and they spawn around White Island – 49km off the coast of Whakatane – in spring/early summer.”

And, if you’re hoping to hook yourself a kingi this summer – the magic’s in the method.

“The three main methods to catch them are live baiting, casting stick baits or poppins, and jigging – with live baiting being the pick,” says Mike. “Make sure your tackle is up to scratch as these fish will find any weakness and bust you off. Your main line needs to be at least 80lbs to have a chance at the bigger fish.”

The deep-water knolls around White Island can produce some nice catch – especially bluenose from February through to April when these fish venture out of the deeper water to spawn – but you’ll still need to be fishing between 200 and 350m of water, “so make sure your gear is up to it!” enthuses Mike.

Lakeland If a sea change is on the fishing cards and you’re wanting less salt, more still, Lake Taupō and its surrounding hot spots provide an abundance of both calm and catch. According to the Department of Conservation’s (DOC) booklet ‘Tips for boat fishing on Lake Taupō’ the most common fault is fishing in water much too deep or with equipment which isn’t capable of fishing close to the bottom.

“With lake fishing, stick around the edges of the lake and aim to keep your lure or fly setup close to the bottom. In winter the trout are generally feeding in the cooler,

shallower water, so adjust your depth accordingly,” say the team at Fish Taupō. “The lake warms coming into summer so they’re starting to go deeper again, so you could be targeting down to 50ms,” say the team at Fish Taupō.

If you’re harling with flies – towing a shallow line behind the boat – aim to go as slow as possible, trawling with lures – anywhere between 1.2 – 2 knots is recommended by the Fish Taupō team. And, for those jigging, use a light, fast action rod, make sure the weight is just off the bottom, and check the angle of your line – if it steers past 30 degrees wind it in and start again, reports DOC. Aim to play trout gently, with a flexible rod – ideally a four-kilo class rod.

“You aren’t baiting for trout – so they’re not swallowing a lure or fly to then set the hook in their throat. The hook will be held by almost nothing through the jaw, so playing the fish to the boat gently will give you more often the choice of releasing or keeping your catch,” say the team.

Planning for a sunrise start? Begin with some harling – this is when they’re feeding closer to the surface.

As the light creeps in the trout start descending, so change your method to target them – whether that be lead lining, down rigging or jigging.

“Fly and lure wise, colours are important for the depth you’re targeting and taking into account time of year. Getting those two things right will give yourself the best chance to enjoy a fine rainbow trout for dinner,” say the Fish Taupō team.

Favourites in the fly and trout lure world? Tasmanian Devils, Cobras and Black Toby all make the cut. On overcast days the bright lights of fluorescent pink and orange may be just the ticket.

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A mindful escape in Whakatāne It’s fair to say 2021 has not been the year we moved onwards from Covid that we anticipated. Up until August, Kiwi’s were living in a state of COVID-free bliss, unaware of the lockdown about to hit.

Facing lockdown for a second time, and the uncertainty that the delta variant brings, has resulted in increased anxiety on a number of levels. If there was ever a time to plan a true escape, to a place with space to be safe and just breathe, now is it.

Whether we’re able to travel now or just dream about it, Whakatāne is the perfect destination to take a mindful break.

Blessed with expanses of breath-taking landscapes, it’s not uncommon to have a walking trail almost to yourself or your closest companion at the beach, just a dot in the distance. If you’re after a more intrepid discovery, a journey into the inland parts of the Whakatāne District, from Rangitāiki River to Whirinaki Te Pua a Tāne and Te Urewera will deliver an experience like no other.

Connecting Whakatāne town centre and Ōhope Beach is the Ngā Tapuwae o Toi walking trail. This 16 kilometre loop is diverse in nature and steeped in history.

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the area home to over 300 wild Kiwi, you might even spot them during daylight hours. Stop for a swim along the way at Ōtarawairere Bay and fuel up at one of Ōhope Village’s cafes. The trail can be completed in sections or as a round trip. Ōhiwa Harbour is an ocean and naturelovers playground. Situated at the eastern end of Ōhope Beach, explore secluded islands by boat, kayak or paddle board. Spot rare birdlife or have

a go at flounder fishing. If you’re after a fast-paced experience, hit the ski lane or, if the wind is up, try kitesurfing.

This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to outdoor adventures in the Whakatāne District. The inland lakes, rivers and walkways are spectacular and well worth a road trip. And avid cyclists won’t be disappointed either, with trails to suit those who like to meander or adrenalin-fuelled mountain bikers.

So grab a cuppa, sit back and relax, and dream up your ideal escape at Whakatane.com

Moutohorā: Island Sanctuary

Opotiki Museum

Awakeri Hot Springs

Cruise to one of NZ’s most restricted wildlife sanctuaries. Experience a haven for birds, a seal colony, hot water beach, and the island’s cultural history.

A journey into the past. Three floors consisting of heritage, agriculture and Māori taonga displays, plus Shalfoon's 100 year old grocery and hardware store building.

Nestled amongst acres of bushland, and perfectly situated to take advantage of the Bay of Plenty’s lakes, rivers, mountains and beaches. Enjoy a secluded holiday, relaxing at the pools, or as a day trip.

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White Island Cafe

The Comm. Whakatāne

Javaman Cafe

Discover fresh, tasty food prepared daily by our team of chefs. There is a great selection of menu items and cabinet food, or simply enjoy a coffee in the sun while taking in views of the Whakatāne wharf and river.

Home of Good George, we bring great beer, cider, and food to Whakatāne the Sunshine capital of NZ. Join us for entertainment and live music every Friday & Saturday night.

A relaxed, family-friendly cafe in the heart of Whakatane. Enjoy great food and coffee with a full café menu, daily specials and prepared cabinet food.

Sweet treats or fresh healthy salads, something for all tastebuds!

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Cadera

Spice Junction

Red Barn Cafe

Indian restaurant & bar nested in the heart of the Strand Whākatane, Spice Junction is your special place for exquisite traditional Indian dining. Lunch: Tue – Fri, 11.30 – 2pm.

Dinner: Mon – Sat, 5pm – 9pm

A family-friendly cafe surrounded by wisteria & farmland. Freshly made in-store pies, pastries, sweet treats, and a full menu with something to satisfy everyone.

Cadera Mexican bar and restaurant is a casual dining right on Ōhope Beach. With tapas, tacos, nachos, cocktails and more it will satisfy all your friends and family.

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 Pure Cruise

Summer fun, Rotorua styles Enjoy the forest on foot Whakarewarewa Forest is worldfamous for its mountain biking trails but it’s also the perfect hangout for those without bikes. Trails range from 1.7km, 2km, 3.4km and a few more, all the way up to 34km. Dogs on leads are welcome, and many of the trails are open to horse trekking as well.

Redwoods Treewalk and Nightlights provide another way to enjoy the forest. Consisting of a circuit of platforms suspended between towering California redwoods, the walk gradually takes you up the walk gradually ascends to a 20m height, giving you a whole new perspective of this amazing forest. From dusk, a beautiful display of lanterns and lights adds another dimension to this experience.

 Redwoods Altitude

For something more adventurous, head over to Redwoods Altitude to traverse 25 Indiana Jones style jungle bridges suspended 25 metres off the ground.

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 Rotorua Rafting

Who’s ready for summer? If you’re hanging out for it like we are, let’s start planning a few weekend getaways or mid-week microadventures to Rotorua and take advantage of all the experiences and natural beauty to be enjoyed here.

Rafting the Kaituna is a must-do Adventure lovers will tell you that rafting the famous Kaituna River, which takes you over the world’s highest commercially rafted waterfall, Tutea Falls, is not to miss.

It’s so popular, you have about half a dozen whitewater rafting companies to choose from.

Check out Okere Falls Track, a beautiful short walk with viewing platforms where you can see other rafters tackle the rapids.

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 Manupirua Springs Hot Pools

and secluded spring-fed hot pools in Manupirua Bay, accessible only by air or water.

If you don’t have your own boat, you can get to the hot pools and/or the glow worm caves via jet boat with Katoa Lake Rotorua, kayak with River Rats, Canadian-style canoe with Waimarino Kayak Tours, floatplane with Volcanic Air, or aboard Pure Cruise’s luxury catamaran.

From here, call in to Okere Falls Store for a cold beverage and something to eat out in the beer garden.

Rotomā You’ll find the popular Rotomā roughly halfway to Whakatāne. It’s a favourite for water sports of all kinds and for its high water quality with visibility. The lake is home to rainbow trout although the clarity of the water makes fly fishing more challenging!

New Zealand’s Lakes District

The city’s favourite dining precinct

Speaking of lakes, what even is a summer without a refreshing swim, doing bombs off the jetty, a day on the boat, or chasing the fish?

Summer is perfect for alfresco dining,

New Zealand’s Lakes District is well known for its 18 lakes and heaps of ways to enjoy most of them. Here are Tikitapu Lake Tikitapu is a small, circular lake framed by gorgeous native bush and forestry. Famous for its striking colour, it’s affectionately called the Blue Lake. This is one of the most popular lakes for swimming, kayaking and SUP-ing, boating, summer picnics, and has an excellent children’s playground.

Tarawera Surrounded by a ring of hills and dominated by Mt Tarawera, this is one of the deeper and larger lakes of the region. People love heading to Hot Water Beach for a hot soak at Te Rata Bay. The secluded beach is only accessible by boat, tramping trail (allow for four-to-five hours one way), or pre-booked water taxi provided by Totally Tarawera.

Rotoiti Surrounded by lush native bush, Rotoiti features glow worm caves

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some of our faves.

and even when it’s a bit rainy, the covered block of Eat Streat keeps you nice and dry.

About a dozen eateries offer a huge variety for your dining pleasure. Just be sure to save room for a treat from iconic Lady Janes Ice Cream Parlour at the lake end of Eat Streat.

If you’re not of the belief that calories don’t exist on holiday, then erase the guilt by taking a walk along the beautiful new boardwalk along Lake Rotorua, part of the $40 million lakefront redevelopment project.

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Velocity Valley

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Live out your wildest dreams with an array of unique NZ adventure activities.

Agrojet, Shweeb, Freefall Xtreme, V-Force, Swoop & Rotorua Bungy. Solo and family packages also available.

Come and race on our purpose-built gokart drift track and feel the power of our 400cc engines!!

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10 Old Taupō Road, Rotorua 07 345 6211 driftkartz.co.nz

Lakeview Golf & Country Club Lakeview Golf & Country Club is a unique free-draining 18 hole, par 72 course with undulating fairways and challenging greens where everyone is welcome!

Contact us to book your tee time.

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Its not easy…if it was it wouldn’t be fun!

Good Eastern Taphouse

Blue Lake TOP 10 Holiday Park

Secret Spot Hot Tubs Rotorua

Needing a cold refreshing beer after an epic ride? A cheeky wine with the ladies?

Or a relaxed family meal? Good Eastern Taphouse has you covered.

Offering the best of both worlds, Blue Lake TOP 10 is close to the city and the famous Redwoods Forest mountain bike trails, while still being able to enjoy the peace and quiet away from it all.

Explore Secret Spot and enjoy hot tubs, Shinny Dips, bakery food and Good George craft beverages. Tasting our lovely Manuka roasted coffee is a must!

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Buried Village of Te Wairoa

Volcanic Air

Kaituna Cascades

Visit one of Rotorua’s iconic tourist destinations and New Zealand’s most visited archaeological site. Choose from a self-guided experience or ask our friendly team for guided tour times.

From the Rotorua lakefront, take a short scenic flight across neighbouring Lake Rotoiti, only accessible by water. You will spend 90 minutes in a secluded bay at the Rotoiti Hot pools.

Join the original Kaituna rafters on an epic journey down 14 amazing rapids in a warm water jungle canyon, including the world's tallest commercially rafted waterfall.

Great for groups, families and couples.

Kids under 12 go free with paying adults

2 hour remote hot pools experience by Floatplane $185 per adult/$139 per child

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Lakefront Drive, Rotorua City Lakefront 0800 800 848 volcanicair.co.nz

18 Okere Falls Road, Okere Falls, Rotorua 027 276 5457 kaitunacascades.co.nz

Rotorua Canopy Tours

Off Road NZ

Soar through the trees and experience ancient New Zealand forest like never before – in two unforgettable zipline adventures. This is a must-do multi award-winning adventure not to be missed!

Pulse-racing, adrenaline-pumping adventures that are perfect for everyone.

From our self-drive 4WD Bush Safari, to the Monster 4X4 Thrill Ride, and heartracing Raceline Karting, this truly is the adventurer’s playground of their dreams.

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Paradise Valley Springs

Amokura Glass

Get up close with New Zealand’s wildlife, birds and farm animals. Purchase food and hand-feed the alpacas, emus, deer, goats, wallabies, trout and more.

Open 7 days.

Amokura Glass is Rotorua’s only hot glass studio and gallery. Our workshop is open to the public Friday through Monday with workshops running on Sundays.

Adult lion feeding 2.30pm every day See our website for our lion cubs updates

Watch our artists create hand-blown glass or take a workshop to try it yourself

467 Paradise Valley Road, Rotorua 07 348 9667 paradisevalleysprings.co.nz

153 Fairy Springs Road, Fairy Springs 027 608 6545 amokuraglass.com

Rotorua Duck Tours

(Amphibious Sightseeing Adventure)

Rotorua Heritage Farm – 3D Trick Art Gallery

Ride New Zealand’s only WWII Landing Craft (The Duck), enjoying incredible lake and mountain scenery. Visit up to four lakes. Fun and engaging tours for both young and old.

Art, not as you would expect it to be! A perfect place to get memorable photos of your whole family, friends or couples, no age or height limits are required to enjoy this immersive attraction.

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Two tours available

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Open 7 days.

1241 Fenton Street, Rotorua 07 345 6522 rotoruaducktours.co.nz

171 Fairy Springs Road, Fairy Springs 07 349 0920 3dtrickart.co.nz

Horse trek through native bush and working sheep and cattle farms with stunning views of Lake Okareka, Lake Tarawera and Mount Tarawera.

Rides and horses to suit all abilities from beginners to experienced riders.

Contact us on 021 292 2233 or email lucy@treklakeokareka.co.nz

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The Bucket List

Summer playtime just got adventurous!  Harri Sharman

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otorua: stunning lakes, geothermal wonders, and, of course, action-packed adventure – it’s the ultimate destination. As a recent returnee to New Zealand and an amateur adventurer, thrill seeking was hot on my to-do list. And, what better place to start than the aptly named Adventure Playground! From horse trekking and self-drive 4WD buggy tours, to clay pigeon shooting and archery – adrenaline-boosting activities for the whole family.

Since stepping into new management in early 2020, it’s clear the Adventure Playground team – headed by the knowledgeable Craig Holley – are ramping up for summer, with plenty of new activities in play. So, my fiancé John and I decided to spend an afternoon checking out the fun.

Fun to view One of the highlights of Adventure Playground is its unparalleled view across Lake Rotorua and beyond.

Boasting a higher elevation than other nearby attractions, whether you opt for a relaxed horse trek or an exhilarating 4WD buggy tour, you’re treated to the most stunning vistas in town.

Horse treks and 4WD tours run four times a day – even during wet weather. Prior to our visit, they’d experienced two days of heavy rain, but the mud only made it more fun!

Craig demonstrated his off-roading skills on the Mount Ngongotaha tracks, running through 750 acres of land and unspoilt native bush – the only way to access this beautiful, untouched landscape.

Take a shot As we navigated our way down the activities trail, we stopped at the purpose-built clay pigeon shooting 48

facility. With eight shooting bays – and more on the way – we were dually impressed at just how well Adventure Playground caters to multiple groups and abilities. Options include paying by the shot, testing out traditional over/under shotguns, pumpaction guns and modern semiautomatics – with nothing less than the highest quality guns and ammunition.

For a beginner like me it’s the best place to go to learn gun safety from the experts and practise your aim. I even managed to hit a few clays! For the more experienced shooter, the challenging high pheasant field range simulates various game birds taking flight – as close to the real deal as you can get!

Family friendly In addition to the beefed-up shooting range, there’s a new archery and soft air target range.

Great for the smaller shooter to practise their hand-eye coordination, or for those that prefer something a little simpler.

We found it incredibly easy to venture away our entire afternoon, and we’re excited to plan another visit and check out the “go fast” buggy – a buggy that’s destined to hit double the top speed of existing buggies – which is arriving at the park very soon. There’s also word that an exclusive military-themed experience is currently under construction. So, whether you’re a daredevil or adventure-curious, there’s plenty of fun, thrill and action to be had at Adventure Playground.

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The Heat Is On Skin prepped and ready to party into the warmer months . . .

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f you’re braced for that long awaited Kiwi summer, don’t forget to pack your protection and up your knowledge on skin dos and don’ts before you step into holiday mode.

Sun, salt water, chlorine, sand and wind can take a toll on your skin, even when you religiously practice sun safety.

Sunscreen application is the first step in preventing premature again as UV rays (especially UVA) cause a breakdown of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid.

Warm weather brings a mountain of skin challenges – sunspots, wrinkles, dry skin, and other health conditions – but there’s more to achieving a healthy, glowing appearance than creams and lotions can deliver.

Fortunately, we know a few experts who are primed at combating sun damage and restoring youthful skin. So, we pinned a few skincare questions to local skin professionals.

Here’s what they shared . . .

Evoke stocks a range of mineral sunscreens of various textures, tints and prices so there’s something to suit everyone. They work on holistically treating the skin, ensuring you look at the full picture of why you may be experiencing a skin concern or disorder – not just treating the symptoms.

Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen “The best thing you can do for your skin during summer is wear a good quality mineral SPF every single day,” emphasises Ashley Crawford of Evoke Beauty. “I recommend people think of their sunscreen as their skin’s biggest insurance policy.”

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differently by absorbing UV rays into the skin and neutralising the radiation within the tissues. This process produces free radicals and heat within the skin which can still lead to pigment formation and cell trauma.”

Revitalising facials “I prefer clients to use a mineral based SPF as opposed to a chemical one, due to the fact that mineral sunscreens reflect UVA rays, creating a physical barrier,” says Ashley. “Chemical sunscreens work

If your skin needs a reset postsummer heat, facials are the perfect way to prep your skin for the next season by clearing congestion, infusing antioxidants and smoothing out the texture of your skin.

“Facials work in various ways,” say

the team at Taupō’s Skin Sanctuary.

“Helping prevent and delay signs of anti-aging, addressing the underlying causes of acne, and just keeping your skin looking soft, supple and youthful.”

Try Skin Sanctuary’s range of Pure Fiji Facials which are designed to hydrate your skin with a botanical blend of oils and powerful plant actives. These blends rejuvenate and nourish skin whilst reducing the appearance of fine lines.

“The right facial will unclog your pores, slough away dead skin, repair and rejuvenate, so you can step out of summer with ease,” say the team.

Skin Sanctuary is a Gold Pure Fiji Day Spa offering the entire Pure Fiji facial and body range. Visit the clinic in Taupō to treat yourself to the most luxurious body treatments and facials with Pure Fiji's beautiful Island scents.

and dermal fillers – are mainly used for aging and reducing wrinkles, but their benefits extend beyond younger looking skin.

“The key benefit from Botox and dermal fillers is the hydration your skin receives from within,” explains Nicki McInnes of Enhance Injectables. “We use hyaluronic acid in our fillers to fill in or plump areas that have lost their volume or smoothness.”

Botox and dermal fillers are cosmetic treatments administered via injections and are minimally invasive.

Botox works by relaxing the muscles in the face, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, whilst dermal fillers work to add fullness to areas that have lost volume – common areas include the cheeks, tear troughs, lips and nasolabial folds.

“I believe that aging gracefully gifts the best version of yourself, and cosmetic injections can help do that by rejuvenating and restoring in line with our natural facial anatomy,” adds Nicki. “I am able to treat all areas of the face and I am expert in anti-wrinkle and dermal filler treatments including advanced procedures such as tear troughs, jaws enhancement and fat dissolving chin injections. I only use the best products on the market, those that have been tried, tested and proven for safety and longevity.”

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The power of injectables Regular exposure to sunlight and pollution advances ageing over time, and when those signs become impossible to hide, that’s where injectables are beneficial.

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be pampered let the world pass you by

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he COVID-19 pandemic has spun a web of worry, weaving anxiety into many facets of life and exposing vulnerabilities, forcing us to confront thoughts and emotions on the daily.

For a country that traditionally keeps passions and feelings on the down low with ‘yeah, nah’ type attitudes, drawing our inner selves to the surface isn’t an easy feat. But, given the new age of unknown we’re navigating, embracing the positives and reducing the anxiety begins by connecting to your true authentic self.

“You can approach life from two places: fear-based and love-based, but not both,” explains renowned New Zealand life coach, Dawn Kiddie. “A lot of us are in fight or flight mode all the time. So, when you uncover what’s important to you, and get to know who you really are – and recognise what’s not working for you – you’re better equipped to deal with adversity.”

on our mental health and wellbeing – according to the Mental Health Foundation survey conducted at the end of 2020 following a year of living through the pandemic, a quarter of New Zealanders currently have poor levels of mental and emotional wellbeing, including nearly a third of women – it’s also gifted opportunity to re-evaluate our sense of self.

“Self-limiting beliefs keep you stuck in life. Research suggests that these ideas develop in our childhood, and if they aren't unlearned, they can continue for a lifetime,” says Dawn.

“You’ve got to determine what your story means to you.”

Channel your focus With Christmas on the horizon – and COVID-19 question marks still hanging heavy – staying strategic about connecting to your real self is

All pieces of the pie Resetting our defaults and exposing the inner critic, gifts freedom not just to excel in one part of your life but all of it.

“Life is a synergy – if you’re failing in one area, or feeling sad about another, it’s going to have a circular effect.

Our key areas are career, finance, relationships and health – and the work we have to do in each of these areas will be different for all of us,” says Dawn. “A life coach will show you where to look, not what to see.”

And, what near two years of uncertainty has waged

key. “What does Christmas mean to you, what is it that you look forward to the most? Family? Presents?

Relaxation? Realistically you may not get to see all your family, or guarantee a shipment of presents – so what are the alternatives now you can put in place that will bring that joy – ZOOM, homemade gifts? Don’t just say I’m looking forward to a break – a break to do what? Be specific – get a bit selfish.”

Better laneways Everyone can do with some coaching in life, says Dawn. “Why did Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players of all-time need a coach? So, he could get better. It’s the same for us all.”

And, like the ever-changing way of the world, life coaching too is keeping pace. Alongside her face-to-face coaching sessions, Dawn and her business partners are opening online doors that we all stand to benefit from.

“It’s a first-of-its kind online life coaching platform – globally nothing compares – covering all the key areas of life, with programmes tailored to each individual’s life position – clients can move between the segments of the pie, ticking off goals as they journey along. Not everyone wants to participate in face-to-face group or individual sessions – or can with COVID restrictions – 98% of us fear public speaking more than death.

So, by taking the life coaching platform to a whole new personalised experience online, we’re in reach of everyone.”

Here’s to You

Life’s worth coaching for . . .  Dyani Van Basten Batenburg

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Christmastime is all about celebrating family, friends, tradition and a little magic! So, this season, embrace that which brings joy and turn a hand to some fun-filled projects that are destined to impress young and old. Create and be merry!

Festive arts, crafts and eats to ring in the season Air Dry Cacti Holders . . .

Succulent, sweet and perfect pressies!

Air dry clay is an all-star – it’s easy to work with, dries without baking and can be fashioned into pretty much any object your heart desires. We heart Crayola Model Magic!

What you’ll need . . .

• Air dry clay • Small glass jars or mini plastic plant pots (we used baby food jars) • Rolling pin • Butter knife • Pen • Spray varnish (optional)

How to . . .

Step 1: Use your hands to work the air dry clay until it softens, then roll it out until it's large enough to wrap around your small plant pots/jars.

Step 2: Next, wrap the clay around the pots/jars and trim off the edges, smoothing over the joint where the two ends meet with a little water and the blunt side of the knife – this should even out the joint.

Step 3: Then it’s time for some texture! Taking your pen, use the round side – not the ink point – to pattern your clay pots. Indenting round circles in horizontal lines all the way around your pots – top to bottom. To mix things up, try using the pen to make diffident designs and patterns i.e. a snowflake for Christmas or cacti print!

Step 4: Once you’ve finished getting creative leave your pots to dry out in a warm, dry place.

Step 5: To make them sparkle and shine, spray them with a coat of spray varnish. If you’re wanting a matte look, skip the varnish and leave them as is or give them a coat of paint – you choose the colour!

Step 6: Finally, pop a baby succulent or cacti into your air dry pots!

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With your orange fully cloved, it’s onto your spice mix. Take all your spices and mix together in a bowl.

Then gently roll your orange in the mix – leave it sitting in the bowl for a week, turning it every second day, in a cool, dry place.

Orange and Clove Pomander . . . Let Christmas fill the air!

Pomanders make perfect Christmas decorations, centrepieces and gifts for friends and family. Traditionally known as a ‘perfume ball’, as the orange dries it releases a delicious fragrance that can last up to six months!

What you’ll need for one pomander . . .

• One orange • Toothpick • One-to-two packets of dried cloves • 1 teaspoon each of: cinnamon, ground cloves, nutmeg, all spice • Red ribbon

How to . . .

Take your orange and pierce it all over with the toothpick – covering it with holes.

Then, take your cloves and gently press one into each of your holes – make sure you push the whole clove stem right down into the hole.

After a week of spice curing, remove your orange from the bowl and wrap your red ribbon around the orange.

Secure it with a bow and leaving enough length of ribbon to hang it from the Christmas tree or mantle.

Snowmen and Reindeer Chocolate Bark . . .

Sweeten up the season

This is an easy-peasy Christmas treat to make – and eat!

• 100g milk chocolate or white chocolate, chopped • 100g dark chocolate, chopped • Seven red smarties/pebbles • Five-to-six pretzels • 20 white mini marshmallows • One red liquorice strip, cut into lengths • Sprinkles and stars • Black food writing pen • Baking paper • Baking tin/tray

How to . . .

Line your baking tin with the baking paper. Take two microwave heatproof bowls (or set a stainlesssteel bowl over a simmering pot of water) and melt the chocolates separately – approximately 30seconds.

leaving space between – these are the reindeer noses. Then take your pretzels, snap in half to make two antlers (snap off excess pretzel bits) and press into the chocolate close to the noses.

Reindeer sorted, move onto the snowmen. Position your marshmallows in lines of three across the slab. Then taking the scraps of pretzel, fashion snowmen arms and use the red liquorice strip to make scarves.

Finally, dust your chocolate with sprinkles and stars and leave the slab to set. Once the chocolate is hard, take your black icing pen to add eyes to the reindeer, and eyes and buttons to the snowmen. Take a knife and cut the bark into pieces around the reindeer and snowmen.

Your reindeer and snowmen are ready to gift and devour!

Next, pour the dark chocolate into the baking tin, then pour the milk/ white chocolate on top – gently trailing it through the dark chocolate. The chocolate should spread to a thick slab.

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Having a Ball

Roll into Christmas with these sweet delights These sinfully good truffle recipes feature the best of the best in the treats department. And, they are super quick and easy to whip up – perfect for when Christmas guests drop in, last-minute pressies and all-day feasting!

Tim Tam Truffles

• ¼ cup Grand Marnier • To coat . . .

• 400grams dark chocolate, melted and cooled • ¼ cup cocoa Swap out dark chocolate for milk chocolate, or switch the Grand Marnier for black rum or Baileys.

What you’ll need . . .

Mix butter, melted dark choc and Grand Marnier in a bowl. Then, roll into balls and dip into the cooled melted chocolate – leave to stand for a few minutes till the chocolate

Then, roll your mix into balls and refrigerate on the lined baking tray for 10 mins.

Next, melt your choc bits in a microwave proof bowl, or over steaming hot water, and dip your balls into the melted chocolate using a fork or skewer.

Pop back onto the tray and refrigerate till set, and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Delish!

Choc Orange Truffles Makes 12-to-15

Ingredient list . . .

• ½ cup unsalted butter, cold • 265grams dark chocolate, melted and cooled

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Hazelnut Truffles Makes 40-to-45

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Makes 12 or 24 • One packet Tim Tam biscuits or chocolate Mint Slice biscuits • 200grams of choc bits – white, dark or milk • Four tablespoons cream cheese • Lined baking tray / fork or skewer

has hardened, then roll in the cocoa.

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• 2 cups of roasted hazelnuts • ½ cup cocoa powder

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• 2 tsp vanilla essence • ½ teaspoon salt • ½ cup maple syrup (or agave if you prefer) • 170grams milk chocolate, melted • 1 cup roughly chopped hazelnuts to garnish

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Blitz the hazelnuts in a food processor. Set aside 40-to-45 whole hazelnuts if you fancy popping one into the centre of each truffle.

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blend until all the ingredients come together. The mixture needs to be sticky – not dry – so keep blending until you reach the right consistency.

Now, roll into balls – insert your hazelnut centre at this point – and pop into the fridge for an hour (minimum) to set.

Once set, dip each truffle in the melted chocolate.

Finally, toss them in the chopped hazelnuts, coating them all over.

Place them on a tray lined with parchment and store in the fridge until ready to devour!

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Gingerbread Truffles Makes 12 or 24

What you’ll need . . .

• ¾ cup cream • 1 ¾ cups milk chocolate • 1 tablespoon ground ginger • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon • Gingerbread coating . . .

• 1 ½ cups gingernut biscuit

How to . . .

Gently heat the cream in a saucepan for a few minutes – take off heat.

Next, add the chocolate and allow the heat of the cream to melt it, stir in the ginger and cinnamon.

Leave mixture to chill in the fridge for approximately three hours, or until completely set.

Then, crush the gingernuts in a food processor until you form fine crumbs.

Using a spoon, roll the set truffle mixture into little balls and then coat in the biscuit crumbs. Eat and be merry!

Apricot Truffles Makes 12 or 24

On the list . . .

• 1 cup chopped apricots • 1 packet Superwine biscuits, crushed • ½ tin condensed milk • 125grams butter • ½ cup brown sugar • For dipping . . .

• ¼ cup castor sugar

How to . . .

Melt condensed milk, sugar, butter – do not boil.

Take off heat, mix in crushed biscuits and apricots.

Mould into balls and roll in the castor sugar. The perfect afternoon tea Christmas morsel!

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@koda.the.spitz PINECOOOONE! After-Before (edited the gremlin out) When Koda was younger he loved pinecones so much he would refuse to let them go and would carry them all the way home! He still loves pinecones now but has learned to let them go

@captain_bojangles at Mount Maunganui Pretty happy with today’s mandala. Thanks to Bryn for helping. I think I like this spot. Lots of people were stoked with it and keen to chat..

@bigskyparasail at Lake Taupō It’s not a bad office. We had a great time this season and hope you guys did too!  @liamdavies1987

Let’s get social! @dougbaggs at Kinloch, Lake Taupō

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Look out! We’ve been having a nosey into what you’ve been enjoying most over the past few months – here are some of the best finds.

Hungry for more?

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@tyler_perrin in Waitahanui

@dlarssonscuba at Waikato River Whats your method of entering the water? Check out Sam doing her giant stride into the Waikato River.

I’m not sure if this guy snagged a Trout but he certainly caught an amazing sunset #flyfishing #taupo #nz #sunset

@joelmcdowell at Tongariro Self portrait from a solo climb last winter. This occasion I was clouded in as the sunset, but was treated to clear skies during the decent. I am looking forward to more of this very soon.

@ronan_apaapa at Ohope Beach Hey @kalanirobb + @shanedorian did we do well?

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