26 October 2023 - Metropol Magazine

CO M PLI M E NTARY www.metropol.co.nz 26 OCTOBER — 08 NOVEMBER 2023

25 YEARS 1998 – 2023

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FRONT COVER

ONE ON ONE

THIS ISSUE MARKS 25 YEARS OF METROPOL MAGAZINE CELEBRATING CHRISTCHURCH BUSINESSES AND PEOPLE.

MAGAZINE MAESTRO AND FOUNDER OF METROPOL MAGAZINE, TREVOR LAPLANCHE TELLS READERS ABOUT HIS BUSINESS JOURNEY.

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Features 13. 25 YEARS OF METROPOL

Contents

27. CHRISTCHURCH ON SHOW

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ArtScene

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34. ARTISTS IN ANTARCTICA

33. ENCORE ART

Fashion & Beauty

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41. GLEAMING GEMS 42. SUBTLE CHRISTMAS OUTFITS

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Health & Wellbeing

YEARS

51. GET BEHIND MOVEMBER

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Cuisine 57. PICKLE YOUR GRAPES 59. ASPARAGUS ROLLS TO PLEASE

Home & Living 71. FLOWER POWER 72. A CLASSY CHRISTMAS

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Editor's Note

EDITOR LYNDA PAPESCH

Auspicious occasion

Throughout life, and in business, certain achievements and milestones need to be celebrated. Turning 25 is one of those, and this month Metropol did just that.

Succeeding as a small business is tough at any age. Statistics show that more than 50% of New Zealand business startups fail within five years, 75% will have failed within 10 years, and only one fifth (20%) will last beyond 15 years.

For Metropol to be successful in business for 25 years, and establish itself as the undisputed No1 lifestyle magazine in Canterbury is an achievement of note; something quite special.

Most Canterbury people know the magazine, and readers actively seek it each fortnight. They know they will always receive stories, articles, and advertising that will interest, entertain or inform them; good news stories to take time out to read, be inspired to visit an event or a place to go, and motivated to buy the things they need or desire.

Over the years, the magazine’s design, and look, have evolved, and will continue to do so, although its fundamental essence, unchanged since the beginning, will remain.

Metropol has featured numerous prosperous businesses that are still operating, and still advertising in it.

Every two weeks, 40,000 audited copies are printed and distributed free, allowing advertisers to reach targeted readers who are their potential customers. It’s a winning formula for a multi-award-winning magazine, made possible by its advertisers, readers, printers, distributors, and the staff who make up Team Metropol.

Collaborative teamwork is essential for success, so a huge thank you to all of those who have and continue to support us here at Metropol.

PUBLISHER: Metros Publishing Group (NZ) Ltd Murray Dempsey murray@metros.co.nz

CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Lucas Pantos lucas@metros.co.nz PRODUCTION & DESIGN: Ian Knott production@metros.co.nz

GENERAL MANAGER: Tracey Prince tracey@metros.co.nz

CONTRIBUTORS: Céline Gibson, Cheryl Colley, Claudia Kaltenstadler, Daniella Judge, Denise Robertson, Getty Images, Ian Knott, Jane Wyles, James Brito, Jessica Allen, Lorraine Quinn, Louise Mackenzie, Natalia Macrides-Pantos, Natalie Donald, Nina Tucker, Rhonda Mitchell, Tracey Edwardes.

ADVERTISING: advertising@metros.co.nz Ph: (03) 343 3669 EDITOR: Lynda Papesch editor@metros.co.nz Ph: 021 073 2786 DISTRIBUTION QUERIES: jo@metros.co.nz ADDRESS: 15a Leslie Hills Drive, Riccarton, CHCH 8011. Postal: P.O. Box 9362, Tower Junction, CHCH 8149

100% Recyclable Metropol is printed with paper is PEFC-certified (No: 40-31-33) to be from forests that are managed in line with the strictest environmental, social and economic requirements. Certification provides assurance the paper we use is from sustainably managed forests; a forest that will be around for generations to come.

NATIONAL MULTI-AWARD WINNERS 2013 - 2022 Metropol is published every fortnight and Metropol Build is published every month. It is delivered to the best addresses in the Christchurch and Canterbury region. It is also available from many selected stores, malls, stands, waiting rooms and offices. Metropol is subject to copyright in its entirety. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission will result in legal action.

Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and correctness of the information contained within the magazine, however Metros Publishing Group (NZ) Ltd can accept no liability for the accuracy of all the information. The information and views expressed anywhere in these magazines are not necessarily the views or opinion of Metros Publishing Group (NZ) Ltd, its editorial contributors, freelancers, associates or information providers.

Audited circulation by Magazine Publishers Association (MPA) Metropol is the only free lifestyle magazine in the South Island with Audited Circulation. Verified by Magazine 360. This means we print and distribute the magazines we say we do. Assuring the reach and effectiveness of clients advertising. To view circulation of Metropol and other magazines go to: www.magazine360.co.nz

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nce upon a time, Trevor Laplanche’s days were filled with selling, printing, and business. Now family and friends, travel, golf, boating, cars, art, and photography, have taken their place.

He’s just finished moving house. Life in retirement is great, he says, before admitting his entrepreneurial side still comes to the fore from time to time, investing in New Zealand and local projects.

Trevor’s time of having to meet print deadlines may be long gone, yet they’re not forgotten; the memory rekindled each time he sees a new issue of the iconic Canterbury lifestyle magazine he created.

He enjoys relaxing with a good magazine, or book, and catching up with the daily news, although he believes that newspapers are in their twilight years, just like photo developing studios were.

“While niche magazines are gaining in popularity, many daily newspapers are facing problems with declining readership.”

Relevant locally focused magazines are a different story, he says, especially if, like Metropol, they remain current and nicheoriented to their target audience.

Print media was never in his sights when as an enthusiastic 17-year-old Trevor left school in Waimate, and started his working life in Oamaru as the Haywrights Department Store display artist and window dresser. “Art was always my thing,” he chuckles.

He moved to Christchurch to the same job at Beaths Department Store, and after developing a love of marketing and sales joined AMP Insurance company as a sales representative.

A similar job followed at The Christchurch Star, then the role of Classified Sales Manager, and manager at The Shopping Guide.

Print media had become his career by then, and at age 32, Trevor founded The Christchurch Mid Week Mail, later renamed The Christchurch Mail. His silent (50%) partner was The Press.

“They had the finance, and I had the skill base for local community newspapers,” he recalls.

Thirteen years later he diversified again, starting Metropol magazine in October 1998, initially with two friends who he bought out after a year. Two decades later, Trevor sold the magazine to the current owners Murray and Jo Dempsey.

They say that behind every successful man is a great woman, and for Trevor it was his late wife Ali. “My wife, partner in everything, and best friend Alison. Everyone called her Ali. A smart, gutsy lady.”

Theirs is a classic high school sweethearts story. “Ali was in the same art class as me in school. She always won first prize, and I got second. She often reminded me of this to keep me on track.

“Ali worked alongside me and covered my back in every way.

We were a formidable team, and none of this would have been possible without Ali. She held the family together plus worked alongside myself, ridiculous hours for a future for our family.”

Sadly Ali passed away from illness at 52 years. A truly family business, when Trevor suffered a ‘heart issue’, their son Julian returned from overseas to help as Metropol’s Production Manager.

Two years ago, Trevor remarried, to Colleen, and together they’re planning for the years ahead. “We both enjoy the same things so life is great,” he explains.

After selling Metropol, Trevor, with a partner, purchased the highly acclaimed The Little Bistro restaurant in Akaroa.

He joined the local yacht club, and art gallery, and bought a house in Akaroa.

“While I still spend most of my time in Christchurch, I now have new and old Akaroa friends, so I enjoy time with them, in addition to boating with friends and family, including my grandchildren.

Having sold the restaurant to its top-rated chef, Trevor dived into yet another niche business, purchasing La Hotel, and changing its name to The Wharf. Following three years at the helm there, he sold it to, “fully retire from business ownership, and enjoy Akaroa and Christchurch.”

He doesn’t plan on starting any new magazines in the future, content to reflect on past successes in that field, although he’ll be keeping watch on the print media.

“While I no longer own it [Metropol], I keep a very close eye on it and am proud to see what I created 25 years ago.

“It’s still earning its place as the number one local magazine brand. Few can keep that pace I believe, yet Metropol does and is looking better and better. “Advertising and editorial are very relevant and current, and that is essential.”

Trevor, right, receiving one of Metropol’s multiple national awards from a Community Newspapers Association representative.

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Businessman, entrepreneur, and latterly a keen retiree, Trevor Laplanche is also the founder of Metropol magazine. Editor Lynda Papesch caught up with him, amid the magazine’s 25th anniversary celebrations.

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Sarah Buchanan, current president of Showbiz, is a pillar of the musical theatre scene in Christchurch.

Deputy Editor Daniella Judge chats to her about her exciting dual careers and the places her talents have jetted her off to.

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arah started her journey in musical theatre growing up in Invercargill. From the age of five she was an avid highland dancer, sang in local competitions, and was heavily involved in the local theatre scene, just like her parents. At 18, Sarah started a hairdressing apprenticeship thinking a career in the performing arts was reaching too far. At 21 she packed up and moved to the big city, Christchurch.

Working backstage at a Showbiz show as a hairdresser, Sarah ended up auditioning for her first role. In the following years, she was lucky enough to land a lead role playing Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes. In 1994 she was approached by the Court Theatre to audition for Elric Hooper and that kicked off her professional career in theatre.

Since then, her multitude of skills have honed Sarah into a versatile theatrical Swiss Army Knife. Exceeding in both musical theatre and hairdressing, she also worked at top salons such as Ian Nicholson’s, Carl Watkins, and Mods Hair. “Having a career in both worked well as I could rehearse for a show during the day and work at the salon at night or vice versa,” she says.

In 2012, Sarah retired from the salon floor to start freelancing in theatre wigs and makeup. “I saw a need for an artist as hairdressing became a huge part of the shows, and there were few of us involved with the required skills.”

Sarah says a highlight of her career, also in 2012, was being a personal dresser for internationally acclaimed, award-winning musical theatre performer, Elaine Paige. She joined Paige on her Australasian tour, travelling abroad to Australia and China, then on a subsequent tour to Ireland.

Earlier this year, she was approached to join New Zealand’s ‘Showcase Entertainment’ Middle Eastern tour, Shrek the Musical, to lead the wig department. Producers of musical theatre in the Middle East asked her back, to join the Phantom of the Opera, running their wig department, and that is what Sarah is working on at the time of this publication. “The people here are lovely and very welcoming,” she says.

As President of Showbiz, Sarah has played a pivotal role in reviving theatre in Christchurch after the Covid-19 pandemic’s challenges. “It was a difficult time as we really had to close the show [My Fair Lady], and almost shut down for a year. We tried three times to stage My Fair Lady since, and we were thrilled when we could finally put it on the grand stage this year,” she says.

Looking ahead, Sarah is optimistic about the Christchurch theatre scene. “There are many shows up our sleeve we’d love

to do; shows that have been on Broadway and West End,” she says. “Christchurch audiences love live theatre, and I believe we can keep entertaining them and spoiling them along the way.” Sarah highlights that what’s needed for the industry is more support from the Government and local councils.

“This is an art form with many trying to build their careers, and we want to hold onto that. The talent in Christchurch is huge,” she emphasises.

Beyond her professional achievements, Sarah is a wife and mother to two teens. She is grateful for their encouragement and her parents’ understanding of her commitment to theatre, which allows her to work internationally.

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25 YEARSCelebration

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Our 25 year celebration!

Photos by Jane Wyles Photography

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We celebrated 25 years of Metropol at Eliza’s Manor.

Our sales people, production/ editorial team, management, writers, print and distribution partners all came together for the auspicious occasion.

1. Team Metropol, 2. Murray & Jo Dempsey, 3. Trevor & Colleen Laplanche, Tracey & Alan Prince, 4. Tracey & Alan Prince, 5. Malcolm Wallace, Rhonda Mitchell, Jane Wyles, Paul Buckingham, 6. Lucas Pantos, Daniella Judge, Lynda Papesch, Ian Knott, Charlie Fox, 7. Steve & Diane Gallop (Inkwise), 8. Helen & Brent Goldsmid (Inkwise).

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9. Trevor Laplanche, Murray Dempsey, 10. Trevor Laplanche, Lorraine Quinn, Murray Dempsey, Tracey Prince, 11. Jen & James Brito, 12. Hannah McGeorge, Michael Jenkins, 13. Diane & Warren Matthews, 14. Ben & Azaria Selby, 15. Charlie & Simon Fox, 16. Nina Tucker, Samuel Scott, 17. Murray Dempsey & Lorraine Quinn, 18. Tracey Prince, 19. Rhonda Mitchell, Malcolm Wallace, 20. Eddie Simon, Tracey Edwardes, 21. Cheryl Colley, Lynda Papesch, 22. Lucas Pantos & Natalia Macrides-Pantos.

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25 YEARSTimeline

1998

1999

More colour introduced in the magazine.

LAUNCH The brainchild of Trevor Laplanche, Metropol magazine’s first issue, pictured above, set the scene for the following 25 years, and into the future. Part of its successful formula is down to the sections it includes, on fashion, homes, food, business, the arts, motoring, and destinations. These pages offer a glimpse into the past via our cover pages, including the evolution of the cover design, and the move from tabloid to an A4 magazine.

2014 2011 Earthquake

Major earthquake devastates Canterbury and changes the fabric of the city.

Launch of Canterbury Re-Build magazine to keep Cantabrians informed about our changing city and rebuilding issues.

2020

Bill Clinton visits Christchurch

Covid-19 Lockdown

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Timeline

25 YEARS

Metropol’s covers dating back to the first issue in 1998, show how fashion, design, and Christchurch has changed over the years.

Transition from tabloid (A3) to A4 - for a sleeker coffee table magazine to be more contemporary.

2017

Port Hills bush fires.

Many residents were affected by this.

2019 CO M PLI M E NTARY

Terrorist attack

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Terrorist attack Christchurch came together to support the Muslim community during this difficult time.

25 YEARS 1998 – 2023

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Anniversary edition CANTERBURY'S #1 LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

NOW The future of magazines is bright.

Readership of magazines remains consistently strong; almost 1.7 million (40.2%) of New Zealanders read them.

Magazines are a unique media delivering emotional connection as well as driving action. Magazines like Metropol offer a direct path to consumers, provide interesting, local and relevant content that engages with readers, are growing, and will continue to do so.

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Flashback 25 YEARS

Take a walk down memory lane with some of the businesses that advertised in Metropol’s earlier issues.

Christchurch businesses have faced many huge challenges during the past 25 years with earthquakes, fires, floods, and terrorist attacks.

Sadly some iconic local businesses have gone. Seeing these advertisements from the past reminds us nostalgically of those who have gone before. *These advertisements are historic.

Any offers in them are no longer available.

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25 YEARSFlashback

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25 YEARSFlashback

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575 We have published

issues of Metropol

1000 We have interviewed more than

people

Interviewees have included entertainers, influencers, politicians, television personalities, business and fashion entrepreneurs and many more.

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Metropol readers are approximately

% female

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and 30% male

of every issue. On average we estimate 4 people read every copy of the magazine, meaning we are read by over 160,000 people every fortnight.

More than

copies are printed every year

issues annually; a magazine every 2 weeks.

40 ,000 audited copies

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25 We publish

1,000,000

by the numbers

7000 subscribers to our online issue

100 recyclable %

Metropol is printed on certified PEFC paper from sustainably grown forests, that are managed in line with the strictest environmental, social, and economic requirements.

TRUSTED Metropol is an audited lifestyle magazine with a local focus, which is why we are trusted by so many Canterbury businesses.

POWERFUL 25 YEARS

partnerships

EST: 1998

Metropol has partnered with many of Canterbury’s successful and longstanding businesses during the past 25 years. As we celebrate this milestone, we want to highlight some of the people who have trusted us to provide a direct line to their customers. To our valued clients and readers, we extend our heartfelt gratitude, and eagerly anticipate bringing you many more exciting magazines in the future. A huge thank you.

Thank you to the businesses below, and the many more loyal advertisers, featured in our Powerful Partnerships pages, that have trusted us with their brand over the past 25 years.

Steve Gallop CEO

Inkwise “Inkwise has been the print provider for Metropol for many years, being one of our foundation clients as we entered the heatset print market in 1996. It has been inspiring to be a part of the success of the Metropol brand to where it now sits as one of the premier lifestyle magazines.

We have worked hard to offer different options from the original coldset, to the glossy covers, and high quality magazine it is now.

We’ve invested in new technology as we strive to keep pace with the passion of the Metropol team as they push to enhance their offer to the market. We thoroughly enjoy being a part of the Metropol family, and truly consider them to be part of the Inkwise family as well.”

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Paul Howes National Operations Manager Reach Media “Partnering with an iconic Canterbury brand such as Metropol has given our distribution network through letterbox the opportunity to add value to Metropol. Our relationship has flourished through our combined desire to ensure that Metropol is delivered to its key demographic.

Through REACH’S mosaic target marketing expertise and Metropol’s intimate knowledge of their readers, we ensure that we are getting the best possible distribution to Metropol’s readers. At REACH we cherish relationships that have great communication and alignment of values, which Metropol brings to the table consistently.”

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Taking off to destinations near and far have been on many Kiwi’s lists this year, with flight bookings up 53% in 2023, compared with the same period in 2022.

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iwi interest in international and trans-Tasman travel has jumped this year, now collectively accounting for 39% of all bookings compared with 31% in 2022, says Australian-based communications agency History Will Be Kind.

Other findings of its research show that Kiwis are booking significantly further in advance, with an average international booking lead time of 82 days in 2023, compared with 75 days in 2022.

And they are shaving 11% off the length of their trips with a 23-day average for international trips, and 8 days for trans-Tasman in 2023, down from 26 and 9 respectively in 2022.

Looking ahead to 2024, Kiwis are already pinning down their travel plans in advance, with bookings for next year up 49% compared with equivalent periods last year. Top destinations already booked for travel in 2024 include hopping across the ditch to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast, and Perth, island time in Apia (Samoa), Fiji, Rarotonga, and Tonga, and further afield to Manila and London.

out & about

NEW AIRPORT

DIRECTOR Christchurch Airport has appointed Ed Sims (pictured) to its board of directors.

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d brings a wealth of global experience in aviation and tourism to the board. He has previously been CEO of Canada’s WestJet Airlines, CEO of Airways New Zealand and held senior executive roles at Air New Zealand, along with senior executive roles with UK based aviation and travel companies like the Thomas Cook and Virgin Travel Group companies.

Board Chair Catherine Drayton says, “We are delighted to have someone with Ed’s considerable experience join our board as we face an exciting and evolving future for aviation and the role of airports.”

Ed started his new director’s role on October 25, and says he is looking forward to both the board and getting back into the New Zealand aviation environment.

“I am thrilled to be offered this opportunity to add support and direction to the great work of Christchurch International Airport. Their work in areas like environmental sustainability and enhanced passenger experience has been outstanding, and I am excited to be a part of the team.”

Getting back into the New Zealand aviation environment.

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What’s on

There is lots to do in Christchurch and the surrounding areas as we get closer to Christmas.

NOVEMBER ONWARDS 1 NOV - CHRISTCHURCH ART GALLERY TE PUNA O WAIWHETŪ

Celebrate the impending summer with a bit of retail therapy. Support local makers at a market that has it all. Wine, beer, food, crafts, jewellery, books, DJs (not for purchase), and so much more. christchurchartgallery.org.nz

4 NOV - URBAN WINE WALK

The ultimate self-guided wine adventure the Urban Wine Walk is returning to Christchurch this year. Simply decide which venue you’d like to start from and you’re off. www.eventbrite.co.nz SEARCH - URBAN WINE WALK

9 NOV - MACBETH

In Hwyl Theatre’s minimalist take on Macbeth, be transported to a land where shadows dance and blur the line between reality and illusion.

To be performed at the Lyttelton Arts Factory. events.humanitix.com SEARCH - MACBETH

13 NOV - BACK TO ROMANTIC PIANO TRIOS

A romantic musical experience with the newly established Toru Tiro. They will be performing works by Schubert and Dvorak. eventfinda.co.nz SEARCH – PIANO TRIOS

16-19 NOV - HARCOURTS GERALDINE FESTIVAL

Coming into the 34th year of the festival in the boutique town of Geraldine, following 30 years known as the Geraldine Arts and Plants Festival. geraldine.nz/geraldine-festival

25-26 NOV- CHRISTMAS ENCRAFTMENT MARKET

A unique shopping experience where you can buy locally handmade items, and enjoy delicious food.

Take home a piece of creativity and craftsmanship.

Free entry. www.encraftmentmarket.com

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Multi-platinum-award winning artist, Stellar* front woman Boh Runga is joining the awesome line-up for ATOMIC! HAILING THE WOMEN OF ROCK at the Isaac Theatre Royal. premier.ticketek.co.nz SEARCH – ATOMIC!

Coming soon 26 NOV- THE SWEET CAROLINE TOUR

A Tribute to Neil Diamond is putting well-loved classics back on stage and in the spotlight, showcased by a world-class international band. premier.ticketek.co.nz SEARCH - The Sweet Caroline Tour

Showweek

Christchurch during spring, does it get any better? The city is ON SHOW right now and life is good.

THE NEW ZEALAND AGRICULTURAL SHOW 15-17 NOVEMBER 2023

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et ready for an unforgettable time at the 160th New Zealand Agricultural Show. This year is shaping up to be better than ever. With a new covered entertainment area, a VIP tent sponsored by La Croix, and a late-night Thursday full of special events such as Axe Throwing, the 2023 New Zealand Agricultural Show has something for everyone, no matter the weather. The Show is your golden ticket to a fantastic event filled with world-class agricultural technology, top-notch produce, and a wide variety of best-in-breed animals, all while paying homage to the rural traditions that make up the backbone of this country.

Harking all the way back to 1863 (not long after the first European settlers arrived in Ōtautahi), The Show, brought to you by the Canterbury A&P Association, attracts around 100,000 people over its three days. Get there on Friday, Canterbury’s Anniversary Day, to experience the show at its busiest and best.

NEW ZEALAND CUP WEEK AT RICCARTON PARK 11, 15, 18 NOVEMBER 2023

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he New Zealand Cup at Riccarton Park is fast-paced, massively spectator friendly, and Riccarton Park is a stunning venue for it, with mature trees, a park-like setting and open spaces.

All three days provide spectacular racing, culminating on the 18th with the biggest crowd of the week providing a wonderful finale.

Experience NZ Cup day at its best, get your friends together for a day full of fun with the excitement of highclass racing. Look out for the ZM Entertainment Zone on Saturday 18 November at Martin Collins New Zealand Cup & Barneswood Farm 1000 Guineas Day. Get your party on! This open space keeps you pumped with DJ, food stalls, bars, and bean bags to relax.

The Ned Fashion In The Field, competitions feature on both Wednesday 15 and Saturday 18 race days.

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oin the crowd at Addington Raceway for an unparalleled experience at the 120th IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day, on 14 November, and Show Day Races on 17 November.

The Public Village, the heart of all the action, has been completely reimagined. Get ready for an array of exciting experiences, including pop-up craft and cocktail bars, DJ sets, a silent disco, tasty food trucks, and prime views of all the racing action from the public lawn. Elevate your fashion game at The Crossing Cup Day Fashion Marquee and Competition, where you could win big - become the fashion royalty of the year and seize the chance to win thousands in prizes. Come join us in celebrating this remarkable day and be part of the magic that is IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day. Tickets on sale now.

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ADDINGTON CUP WEEK AT ADDINGTON RACEWAY 14 & 17 NOVEMBER 2023

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spring dining

Ōtautahi’s culinary scene is ON SHOW this spring, from casual eats to world-class dining, the options are as endless as they are delicious.

Check out some of these top spots.

Little High Eatery

Christchurch’s modern twist on a traditional food court, Little High Eatery offers a little bit of everything, from Bacon Brothers burgers to Base Woodfired Pizza and so much more. This really is the perfect spot for the whole family or larger groups where everyone fancies something different! On those warm sunny evenings, grab a table outside to maximise the spring vibes.

The Terrace

Whether it’s date night, a catch up with the girls or an after work get together, there’s nothing quite like the sophisticated atmosphere of dining on The Terrace. Set along the Avon River, the many eateries and bars include some of the city’s very best. There is something for everyone along The Terrace, experience elegant and refined modern asian food at King of Snake or indulge in a long lunch at Delilah. How about some classy cocktails at Amazonita or a delicious craft beer at Craft Embassy? You’ll find an array of options to satisfy your cravings in this incredible hospitality spot!

Riverside Market

An indoor market set in the centre of the city, Riverside Market is one of Ōtautahi’s most loved foodie spots. With an array of passionate, local businesses, wander the stalls and soak up all the delicious delights. For an easy lunch on the go, choose from salad bowls from Herba Gourmet or fresh sandwiches from Bellbird Bakery. If the sun is shining, park up at one of the outdoor tables and dig into souvlakis from Dimitris Greek Food or a flavourful curry from Dosa Kitchen. Also don’t forget to head upstairs to Kaiser Brew Garden, they took out the Supreme Award in the Hospitality Awards for Excellence.

New Regent Street

With its colourful, Spanish Mission style architecture, New Regent Street boasts an abundance of restaurants, vibrant bars and indulgent dessert spots. Go for fine dining or more casual eats, sip away at whisky lounge The Last Word or head straight for something sweet at Rollickin Gelato. If you nab a table outside you might even catch the tram running down the middle of the street.

It’s as iconic to Christchurch as it gets!

The Tannery

On the fringe of the city sits one of the most unique places to find delicious food. The Tannery is set in a restored historic building that makes for a beautiful place to explore. Filled with boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants, grab a bite to eat in-between some retail therapy. A favourite spot is Cassels Brewery Bar & Restaurant, famed for its relaxed family friendly atmosphere, award winning craft beers and gourmet wood-fired pizza, or for quick and easy dining, head to the Dumpling Corner for handmade flavourful dumplings.

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Cup Week

JOIN US ON CUP DAY & THE SATURDAY RACES

TUESDAY 14TH & SATURDAY 18TH NOVEMBER

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An old advertising slogan tells us “don’t leave home until you’ve seen the country”. The same may be said for heading out of town before fully exploring the delights of Christchurch.

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any people only head out sight-seeing when they have out-of-town visitors to entertain, however there’s no reason why learning about, and visiting the city and surrounding areas cannot be a regular occurrence.

Do some research, write down all the names of the places you’d like to see, put them in a bowl, and pick one out to visit from time to time. Here are some suggestions:

Wander the central city streets and admire the growing collection of vibrant street art gracing our walls and buildings.

You will find a map at watchthisspace.org.nz.

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Air Force Museum

Discover New Zealand’s military aviation story in the place where it all began. The Air Force Museum of New Zealand is located at Wigram, the RNZAF’s first operational base, in Christchurch.

Christchurch Adventure Park

Set on 358 hectares in Christchurch’s Port Hills, this park has magnificent views across the Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps, plus excellent mountain biking trails and the longest and highest ziplines in the country.

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Quake City

To understand how the February 2011 earthquakes shaped the Christchurch of today, visit Quake City.

A small but incredibly well-curated museum, it’s informative, and interactive.

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It’s springtime. It’s family time. It’s as true to Canterbury as it gets. You guessed it...

The New Zealand Agricultural Show is back for another year.

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elebrating its 160th anniversary, the countdown is on for a few days of fabulous fun at The Show. Whether you’re a seasoned show veteran or a first timer, there’s always something new to discover at this iconic Canterbury event.

What to expect:

The New Zealand Agricultural Show has been around since 1862, so it’s fair to say they know a thing or two about agriculture!

The Show is a fun and unique way to get an insight into rural life, whether that’s watching the equestrian events in the Main Arena, interacting with the farm animals in the Hazlett Farmyard, or seeing the new and old farm machinery on display.

The thrill of competition will keep the whole family’s eyes on the prize, with over 3000 competitions happening around the grounds over the three days. The more you enter, the more you win!

The Show really is the gift that keeps on giving, as amongst all of this you will find woodchopping, carnival rides, demonstrations, petting zoos, tractor rides, arts and crafts, gumboot throwing, barn dancing, and so much more.

Of course, a big day out means plenty of refreshments necessary and The Show will not disappoint in this area. Discover the array of culinary delights, with local producers and some of Canterbury’s finest food and beverage businesses ready to serve up delightfully tasty treats all day.

theshow.co.nz What you need to know:

• Dates: 15-17 November 2023 • First release adult tickets are $30 until 31 October • Thanks to Kiwi Gaming Foundation, all kids 16 and

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under go free Adult VIP Passes are also available. Get access to the La Croix and The Breeze VIP area including complimentary food and beverages. Perfect for groups of friends, or for corporate hosting.

Spring days in

Ōtautahi Christchurch It’s true that nowhere does spring quite like Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Orana Wildlife Park For the wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, Orana Wildlife Park has to be top of the spring activity list. Set in 185 hectares and with over 1000 animals, this is Aotearoa’s only open range wildlife park.

Meet New Zealand’s only gorillas, hand-feed majestic giraffes, see the cheeky kea, observe kiwi, get up close with rhinos, and meet Kevin, the giraffe calf. With scheduled daily animal presentations to connect you to the animals, the whole family will leave with a newfound appreciation (and love) for all things wildlife, and Orana’s conservation work. www.oranawildlifepark.co.nz

Akaroa Dolphins There’s nothing quite like the magic of cruising across the glistening Akaroa Harbour with a couple of Hector’s dolphins alongside. Akaroa Dolphins is the expert team ready to take you and the whānau out for an unforgettable day on the water. Discover the history of Akaroa as you sail aboard the luxurious boat and encounter the rare Hector’s dolphins that call the harbour home. And it’s not just dolphins you might spy; the team also endeavour to give you the best possible viewing of local New Zealand fur seals, penguins, and seabirds. This friendly and comfortable experience includes

a complimentary local award-winning wine, beer, or juice, as well as delicious home baking. Enough said? www.akaroadolphins.co.nz

International Antarctic Centre It may be heating up outside, but it is still icy cold at the International Antarctic Centre. A unique experience is waiting inside and one that has been a part of Ōtautahi since 1992. Brave an Antarctic storm, go off-road in a Hägglund, befriend a husky, see the penguins, experience Antarctica from all four dimensions and leave with a newfound love and appreciation for the continent, just like the explorers before you. Dust off the winter coat and discover all of the icy magic that awaits. www.iceberg.co.nz

Punting on the Avon While some days are for adventure, others are for relaxation, and nothing quite does the latter like Punting on the Avon.

See the city from a different perspective as you settle into your seat and meander along the river propelled by a skilled punter in Edwardian attire. Soak up the peaceful setting and stunning scenery, get up close to the river’s wildlife, and listen to the thoughtful commentary from your punter.

The 30-minute tour departs from the historic Antigua Boat Sheds or the Worcester Bridge in the central city and is a perfect way for the whole family to unwind on a beautiful spring day. www.christchurchattractions.nz/punting

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he city is ON SHOW this season, and you are spoilt for choice with ways to spend your sunshine filled spring days. Here are a few experiences that the whole family will love.

IMPROVING

accessibility

One of the five key goals of the Pūtaringamotu Riccarton Bush Enhancement Project is to improve accessibility for all people, including people with mobility restrictions and parents with very young children.

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ūtaringamotu / Riccarton Bush is a bush oasis in the heart of a city – a place where people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds connect with nature, exercise, and socialise. It is a place that is already well-utilised, located close to the Riccarton Bus Exchange and on a major cycleway route through the city, but it needs an upgrade to ensure that as many visitors as possible can move through and experience the bush safely.

The bush has 1360m of track within it comprising a mix of concrete, boardwalk, and shingle. Paths, boardwalks, and seating are old and, in many cases, damaged or rotten and in desperate need of upgrades to make them safe and accessible. In many places at present, the paths and boardwalks are too narrow for wheelchair or pushchair users or those with mobility aids to pass safely, and trip hazards are common due to poor clearance of roots and cracked and damaged concrete.

Local schools are hugely reliant on

Pūtaringamotu as the space/place for so much of their education outside the classroom and in relation to so many different cultural, environmental, and social learning outcomes. Transport costs are a huge barrier to opportunities for learning outside the classroom, and for schools across Christchurch, Riccarton Bush is by far the most accessible bush experience. Proximity to the Riccarton Bus Exchange adds to this accessibility.

We know that for many of our tamariki, for whom transport, parental time, and cost barriers are at play, Pūtaringamotu is their only experience of the New Zealand bush: Riccarton Bush is a treasure which we wholeheartedly want to see preserved for future generations.

The present trail and boardwalk infrastructure does not support true accessibility, and the team look forward to the implementation of the upgrade so that wheelchair users, tamariki with visual disabilities and whānau helpers with pushchairs can much more easily embrace the bush experience.

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Certain areas of the boardwalk have started to deteriorate; the concrete paths have become uneven, posing a tripping hazard. Additionally, the signage is outdated, providing visitors with limited information on the cultural importance of this special place.

The Future The Enhancement project aims to achieve the following objectives: Integrate Ngāi Tūāhuriri values, associations, and narratives into the design, art, entrance experience, and interpretation of Pūtaringamotu/ Riccarton Bush.

Improve the track system and infrastructure.

Develop the Grove area to accommodate larger groups visiting Pūtaringamotu/ Riccarton Bush.

Provide educational interpretation that encourages engagement and participation.

Donate Now To ensure the future of Riccarton Bush, a total of $2.4 million is needed to fund the Enhancement project. Your donation can help protect, conserve, and enhance this important landmark for future generations.

ARTSCENE Where Art and Canterbury Meet

AN ENCORE FOR KRISTIN CARLIN, NEIL DAWSON, AND MICHEL TUFFERY

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recent group exhibition of 14 of The Central Art Gallery’s artists, appropriately titled Encore, noted that they are worthy of a round of applause. The response to the exhibition in this review has been to encompass something of its personality through three artists, highlighting the diversity of experiences they exemplified in the work of painter, Kristin Carlin, sculptor, Neil Dawson, and multi-media artist, Michel Tuffery.

An encounter with Kristin Carlin’s practice is an experience about materials and narratives, one inseparable from the other. The subject, for example of her painting, Flutter, 2022, a cluster of flowers in an indefinite landscape, brought to

3 life by the artist’s marks and gestures, demarcates the intimate and grand detail of its given and unanticipated realities.

Sculptor Neil Dawson is nationally and internationally renowned, even those unfamiliar with his name will know his work, possibly Chalice, 2001, that 18-metre-high sculpture in Cathedral Square, celebrating the new millennium.

Characteristic of Dawson’s work is the visual promises and deceptions of his sculpture, playing space against form and the ever-changing and unexpected perspectives of each work.

“My kaupapa within my art practice is the role of working ‘in between’ as a connector by placing a fresh lens on environmental, community, cultural, and art

historical divide,” states Michel Tuffery, an artist of Samoan, Rarotongan, and Ma’ohi Tahitian heritage. Central to Tuffery’s reach is his engagement with numerous audiences, his practice concerned with Pacific region’s histories and environment, his prints and paintings on tapa and canvas, encompassing subjects that include colonisation, and the depletion of Waiheke Island’s natural resources.

Details: Group Exhibition, Encore Select Stock, The Central Art Gallery, 2 Worcester Boulevard The Library Building, the Arts Centre.

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ARTISTIC CREATIVITY IN ANTARCTICA 1 2 2003 and 2006), the cold makes it near impossible to paint.

Artists in Antarctica highlights some of the work created by those who have participated in the artists’ and writers’ programmes run

by Antarctica New Zealand, including the period from 1997 to 2007, when visits were run in partnership with Creative New Zealand. The stated aim was ‘to increase New Zealanders’ under- standing of Antarctica’s value and its international importance through the work of our top artists’.

Through interviews and artworks, this book show- cases the rich, diverse body of work created through arts programmes and gives valuable insights into the creative process and practices of the featured artists. There is no doubt that their work has led to a deeper understanding of life on ‘the ice’.

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ore than 100 artists, writers, dancers, creators, educators and journalists have travelled to Scott Base with the Antarctica New Zealand’s Community Engagement Programme since 1957, returning home inspired and empowered to tell the frozen continent’s story.

They have since become ambassadors for the continent’s environmental protection and preservation, and their work plays a crucial part in informing and influencing the public’s understanding of Antarctica.

Now the work of 37 of these artists features in a gorgeous book, Artists in Antarctica, published by Massey University Press, available in bookshops from 9 November., Edited by Dr Patrick Shepherd, a senior lecturer at the University of Canterbury, and twice a visitor to Antarctica, the coffee table offering features of some of New Zealand’s most acclaimed artists, composers and writers who have been to the ice, including Laurence Aberhart, Nigel Brown, Gareth Farr, Dick Frizzell, Anne Noble, Virginia King, Owen Marshall, Grahame Sydney, Ronnie van Hout and Phil Dadson.

Antarctica is not an easy place to live and work in, says Shepherd, and as pointed out by Sydney (who travelled there in

Artists in Antarctica, edited by Patrick Shepherd Published by Massey University Press, 9 November 2023.

Available in bookstores nationwide.

IMAGE 1: Roll Cage Mary II, 2011, Oil on linen, 760 x 910mm Grahame Sydney, painter.

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IMAGE 2: Antarctic Heart, 2001, digitally collaged image (sculpture with UV light and electron microscope), prepared for the exhibition Digital 01, at the Art and Science International Institute, New York.

Virginia King, sculptor.

Wednesday 1 November, 6–9pm Celebrate the upcoming summer with a bit of retail therapy.

Wine, beer, food, crafts, jewellery, clothing, ceramics, plants, candles, records, books, DJs and so much more.

Support local makers and sellers at a market that has it all!

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ARETA WILKINSON AND TORO ATUA: UNLOCKING STORIES OF PLACE

IMAGE: Areta Wilkinson, Toro Atua, 2023, artist impression. Image by Georgina Stokes.

n partnership with the Selwyn District Council and the Rolleston Residents’ Association, SCAPE Public Art has been engaged to bring to fruition a new permanent and major public artwork by Arts Foundation Laureate, Dr Areta Wilkinson’s (Ngāi Tahu) Toro Atua, for the Rolleston Town Centre.

Wilkinson described Toro Atua as a contemporary work with ancestral and wellbeing associations, its light-reflecting stainless-steel figures mounted on tall poles, sharing its aesthetic with Te Waipounamu rock art and the ancestry of Ngāi Tahu.

So, where did Wilkinson’s ambitions to engage with making public art come from?

She recalls that it began working with sculptor Graham Bennett.

“We did the Bridge to Nowhere a concept for the North Frame. That was when I started being braver to venture into public art. After that work, I collaborated on a proposal concept for Parliament grounds, and then 18 months ago I made the proposal to SCAPE for Toro Atua.

“Succeeding to Detailed Design Stage, it became Deborah McCormick’s final work with SCAPE. She has since stepped down as Executive Director, but has continued with the project as part of SCAPE’s transition to its new leadership working with Richard Aindow.

“Tied up with the whole development of the new town centre, Selwyn District Council has a strong relationship with mana whenua (customary authority exercised by hapu in an identified area).

There is something going on out at Selwyn that is exciting and has vision.

Selwyn Mayor, Sam Broughton’s willingness as a partner with Ngāi Te Ruahikhiki set the model with Te Ara Ātea, its library in Rolleston. It is not a monocultural narrative, you can see it playing out in the building’s fabric and its public spaces, and you can even see it in the planted surrounds.”

So, what are Wilkinson’s ambitions for the outcomes for Toro Atua? “Public art can unlock understandings of stories of place. With Toro Atua there are three groups of figures that may move people through the sites to inform them. It is my first public sculpture; it is a big one and it’s meaningful. If we get things in balance then everybody will be uplifted by it.”

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Free entry, this fabulous exhibition weekend will feature a high-quality range of over 300 new artworks from 45 different artists, 15 of whom are new to the gallery.

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ven if you’ve visited Windsor Gallery before, this will be a whole new experience and being the gallery’s biggest show yet, you are bound to find a piece (or three) you’ll be captivated by.

You’ll see a variety of mediums of art, from ceramics to sculptures, all for sale. Noteworthy among these are new artist Sean Fietje’s landscape of the Bealey River, a Wild Flower sculpture in beautiful Riwaka Marble by Lauren Kitts, Ceramic Dogs and figures by Nachiko Schollum, and an abstract painting with metal cord, bolts and Perspex created by Bruce Mortimer.

Art can infuse a strong ambience into a home and should absolutely be considered when completing the

finishing touches of a new home or redecorated space.

Not only is this an excellent opportunity to collect a range of art, but this art show open weekend will also showcase the scope of artistic talent in Aotearoa.

Mark the weekend in your calendar and get among the art community this November.

EVENT INFO 4-5 November 2023 10am-4pm Windsor Gallery 386 St Asaph St, Christchurch

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IMAGES: 1. Lauren Kitts, Green Future, Motueka River Stone, H160mm W560mm D440mm 2. Tania Bostick, Stone Ripples Series, Acrylic on Board, 990mm Diameter, 3. Michael Moore, Waimoana Karaka – Circle No 1, 800mm Diameter 4. Lauren Kitts, Wild Flower, Riwaka Marble, H130mm W350mm D200mm.

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ANDY LELEISI’UAO: INUSUAL MIGRATION. PG GALLERY 192, 192 BEALEY AVE, 10 OCTOBER TO 3 NOVEMBER. Andy Leleisi’uao is one of the most significant Pacific artists working in New Zealand today and in 2021 was presented the Senior Pacific Artist award from Creative New Zealand.

This exhibition creates a world imbued with internal narratives while gently commenting on current reality. IMAGE: Uluvius,

by Andy Leleisi’uao, 2023, acrylic on canvas, 800 x 700mm.

JOHN WALSH: KAHUKURA (RAINBOW) TIKI. THE CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 2 WORCESTER BLVD, THE ARTS CENTRE. 5 OCTOBER TO 5 NOVEMBER.

John Walsh’s landscapes reflect the changing dynamic of one’s presence in the land, over five decades. You will often see, Tiki or mythological figures depicted, that shape, and anchor the context of one’s ancestral roots.

IMAGE: John Walsh, Kahukura (Rainbow) Tiki, 2023, oil on canvas 1200 x 920mm.

VIVIENNE MOUNTFORT: SURE TO RISE. CANTEBURY WOMEN SINCE 1893. KATE SHEPPARD HOUSE, 83 CLYDE ROAD, ILAM, 6 SEPTEMBER TO 3 DECEMBER.

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JACQUI COLLEY. TO THE SEA. PG GALLERY 192, 192 BEALEY AVENUE. PGgallery 192 is excited to present the dynamic paintings of Wellington artist Jacqui Colley. Abstract expressionism is at the forefront of her practice. This exhibition, To the Sea, reflects restless movement – a journey’s end and journey’s beginning. In 2018 Jacqui Colley won the prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize and the judge, Kelcy Taratoa, said he couldn’t take his eyes off her work.

IMAGE: Jacqui Colley, Falling Sky.

This felt-wool sculpture, textile exhibition of Ferry Road’s Edmunds factory, is an expression rooted in the 130 years of woman’s suffrage. To complement the building’s façade, you will find 84 photographs. The photos celebrate these women’s contribution to education, politics, sports, and art in Aotearoa.

FLING, EASTSIDE GALLERY, 388 WORCESTER ST, 24 OCTOBER TO 18 NOVEMBER.

Fling is comprised of a small group of Ara Creative Industries graduates who have nurtured their friendships and supported each other’s creative practice over the last 15 – 20 years.

The group of artists have each created a new body of work that investigates an innovative approach to their art-making.

IMAGE: Rebecca Smallridge, Enchantment, watercolour, ink & gold dust on canvas, 2023.

THE SILVERSMITHS GUILD OF CANTERBURY, PUMANUWA GALLERY, THE ARTS CENTRE TE MATATIKI TOI ORA, 30 OCTOBER - 12 NOVEMBER. Pop by the Art Centre at the end of the month to see beautifully handcrafted jewellery. Opening night for this exhibition is on the 30 October at 5pm and sale runs from the 31 October to the 12 November from 10am to 5pm.

IMAGE: An example of one of the beautiful pieces that will be on display.

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AT THE GALLERIES

DAY TRIP GALLERIES Make a day of it, and visit these galleries beyond the city of Christchurch.

IMAGE: Jane Rant, Untitled works, 2023, under-glazed ceramic.

Image courtesy of the artist.

KATHY THORPE, ENIGMATIC NATURE: CERAMICS AND PHOTOGRAPHY 19 OCT– 22 NOV Initially centering her practice on photography and design, she now works with natural resources, exploring dyes in various mediums, her ceramics and prints maintaining their capacity to distinguish her practice anew.

IMAGE: Vase, stoneware white speckle clay, white glaze.

Art on the Quay, 176 Williams St, Kaiapoi.

SARAH ANDERSON AND MEGAN HUFFADINE, FLORILEGIUM, 29 OCTOBER - 30 NOVEMBER Florilegium: 15th century botanical drawings of plants from artists’ detailing familiar and endangered species, in Florilegium, Sarah Anderson and Megan Huffadine document real and imagined plants in paintings and sculpture.

IMAGE: Megan Huffadine, Amphora, ceramic.

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FROM THE EARTH: HAKATERE CERAMICS & POTTERY CLUB 19 OCTOBER – 19 NOVEMBER

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POP-UP STUDIO ON NOW – 26 NOVEMBER From October to November, Oxford Gallery will be a working artists’ studio for 12 artists in a Pop-Up Studio. A workspace/ incubator for collegiality and collaboration. Pt. 1: 6 artists, 19 Oct – 5 Nov and Pt. 2: 6 artists, 8– 26 Nov. IMAGE: Local spinners/weavers and artist Katie Hallam, Sep. 2020.

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Ashburton Art Gallery, 327 West St, Ashburton.

INDIGO | MCATAMNEY GALLERY 1 NOVEMBER - 10 DECEMBER What interests one of the artists who will be apart of this exhibition, Jillian, is creatively transforming the particular into the universal.

The abstracted nature of the works allows for an ambiguity which enables the viewer to bring their own experiences to the interpretation of the work. Opening event on 2 November, 11am3pm. McAtamney Gallery and Design Store, 40 Talbot St, Geraldine.

BASTARDS AND DEARLY BELOVED 4-26 NOVEMBER See the much-heralded return of North Canterbury’s famous Art duo of Sam Mahon and Ali Erikson. The exhibition is sure to delight and surprise with sculptures and works reflecting this intriguing theme. Maybe viewers will recognise some of the Bastards and Dearly Beloveds in their own lives!

IMAGE: Sam Mahon, All the pretty horses.

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Topaz and citrine are both November birthstones, and they look so similar that they’re often mistaken for one another.

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The name topaz derives from Topazios, the ancient Greek name for St. John’s Island in the Red Sea, where the first yellow gemstones were mined. Today the most valuable topaz is a rich pink or red colour.

November’s second birthstone, citrine, is a variety of quartz that ranges from pale yellow to brownish orange in colour, named after the citron fruit because of its lemoninspired shades.

Citrine’s yellow hues are caused by traces of iron in quartz crystals, which rarely occurs naturally. Many citrine gems on the market are made by heat treating other varieties of quartz, such as the more common, less expensive purple amethyst and smoky quartz. Most natural citrine is a pale yellow colour.

It derives its name from the Latin word “citrina”, and according to legend, it is a “Sun Stone” that absorbs sunlight and harnesses its energy.

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Labels to love Ask any woman passionate about fashion what labels she favours and chances are she will name them within seconds.

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Dress Addict is Paris-designed and 100% cotton.

Not meant for ironing, this is the travelling woman’s joy, taking her from the hotel to the board meeting and then out to dinner.

UK label Joe Browns plays with the English rose theme in romantic print dresses, motif-detailed cardigans, and striking military-type jackets in plain denim and embroidered velvet.

LS Collections, an Australian label, does classic tailoring with a twist – fun, delightful, and slightly quirky. Other favourite labels, such as Simply Linen, underline why women adore Italian couture.

While the perennially popular Bittermoon (with its sensational Carly dress), Anne Mardell, Optimum, and Lisette are never less than superb.

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MOVEMBER for men’s mental health If you’ve grown a mo yourself or watched a partner or sibling get the upper lip fuzz for mental health, it’s likely you’re familiar with Movember.

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areer break In today’s competitive world, the idea of taking a career break might seem daunting or even counterproductive, yet a wellplanned and purposeful career break can offer numerous benefits, particularly when it comes to mental health.

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Gary Clark of Basecamp, a Ski Academy operating in the travel industry, says a career break can have a positive effect on individuals, both in terms of new experiences and skills they can transfer into their careers, and can also benefit mental health. He adds that a break such as becoming as “gap year ski instructor,” is one possibility.

“In demanding daily work environments, we can see the impact on physical and mental wellbeing.

It is easy to become overwhelmed by stress, and experience burnout.

“Taking a career break allows individuals to step back from their daily routines, deadlines, and pressures, providing a chance to recharge and regain balance in their lives,” says Gary.

“Far from just allowing someone to relax and enjoy the odd peaceful slumber, a break from stress can help reduce anxiety levels and promote overall mental wellbeing. Ultimately, this will make for a refreshed, productive return to the office at the end of the sabbatical.”

During a career break, individuals will also have more time to engage in self-reflection. “By taking a step back from the daily work routine, they can assess their personal and professional goals, identify areas of growth, and gain clarity on what truly brings them joy and satisfaction.

“This self-awareness can lead to more fulfilling career choices and a renewed sense of purpose upon returning to work. The feeling of being ‘stuck in a rut’ can be dealt with, and the break can be an opportunity to reassess and look in detail at where you want to be in 10 years,” says Gary.

Other benefits may include personal growth and selfimprovement through acquiring new skills, pursuing education, or engaging in self-development activities, and enhanced creativity gained through pursuing new hobbies, travelling, or engaging in personal projects. You can explore different experiences and perspectives, and as a result return to your career with a fresh outlook, and newfound creativity.

An improved work-life balance is essential for mental wellbeing, and Gary says a career break can offer the opportunity to establish healthier routines and habits.

“By focusing on leisure, relaxation, and self-care during the break, individuals can develop habits that foster a better work-life balance upon returning to their careers. This can, moving forward, lead to a better headspace and a greater awareness that a break from work at times is not just nice to have, it is essential to boost productivity and wellbeing.”

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The ‘I’ll Be Happy When...’ trap is perilous because there is always more to accomplish. When you live in this headspace, you tend to keep moving the goal posts so that you never really let yourself have what you already have. And when you’re entirely milestone or goal focused, you usually miss what’s right in front of you – the absolute privilege of every single moment of your precious life.

Changing your mindset to always allow for happiness, doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your goals. If this serves you, you can still use those goals as lodestones for your decisions. If you want to buy a house for example, it serves you to keep this goal in the forefront of your mind and consider it when deciding what to spend your money on. Yet, it does not serve you to become so wrapped up in achieving this goal – or be so entirely focused on all the things that aren’t the way that you want them to be right now – that there is no room for anything else to bring you joy. It’s a mindset that not only detracts from our contentedness but also can become a source of stress which inevitably begins to take a toll on our health in the long run.

Breaking free from the “I’ll be happy when…” trap starts with recognising that you’re in the trap in the first place. Consider whether you have any rules around what you need in order to be happy. You may find it helpful to jot them down. It can also help to shift your attention to all of the things in your life that you have in front of you right now – all of the things you’ve worked hard to accomplish to this point as well as the things that you may be missing.

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grapes Pickled

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lump, juicy green and red imported grapes are available now in plentiful supply, ideal for entertainment platters, and great for pickling. They’re easy to do, and will be done in time for Christmas if you start now. Crisp and spicy, they’re a wonderful accompaniment with cheeses, pâtés, and on charcuterie boards, reminiscent of sweet pickled onions.

INGREDIENTS 1kg large seedless grapes

10 cloves

300ml white vinegar

1.5 Tsp grated nutmeg

2 cups sugar

1 Tbsp orange zest (optional)

8cm cinnamon stick

Clip or screw top jars

METHOD 1

Wash the grapes and remove the stalks.

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Gently heat the vinegar and sugar in a saucepan, until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to the boil.

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Add the grapes, and spices, and simmer for five minutes.

4

Put the grapes into sterilised jars, pour liquid over them, and leave overnight.

5

Strain the liquid from the grapes into a saucepan, and bring to the boil. Cool.

6

Remove the cinnamon stick. Pour cool liquid back over grapes, and close jars.

7

Keep for several weeks before using.

Celebrate

Gather at Mona Vale Homestead to celebrate the Festive Season with our spectacular Christmas Festive lunch, or an evening corporate function in November and December.

Packages can be downloaded from our website or contact jules@monavale.nz | 03 341 7450

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THE PHAT DUCK Ashburton

SWEET SOCIÉTÉ Sydenham

Eat - Drink - Play New Menu - Daily Specials • Functions • Quiz Nights • Meetings!

Superb food, great prices.

Ample free parking! Your new local!

Open 7 Days 10am til Late HNZ Excellence 2023 CANTERBURY ‘BEST LOCAL’

The Phat Duck Brew, Bar & Kitchen delights diners with dishes such as Grilled Chicken Salad - Marinated chicken breast that’s grilled to perfection then served over lettuce with bacon, corn, blue cheese, tomato, red onion and cucumber.

Indulge in a remarkable dining experience at The Phat Duck.

Stocking the well-known French-inspired J’aime Les Macarons. She Universe Chocolates, Italian Gelato, and mouthwatering freshly creamed donuts. Sweet Société offers a twist of European tea, French Baked Cheese Cakes, meringues, and more.

With a wide range of gluten-free treats, you can be sure to find something for the whole family. All freshly baked and delivered daily.

Open 7 Days.

1 Normans Road, Strowan Ph: 03 355 5345

360 West Street, Allenton, Ashburton P. 03 3077032

356 Colombo Street, Sydenham (inside Colombo Mall) Ph 027 290 0977

THE ELMWOOD Strowan

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MADDISON EATERY Rolleston

DAILY WONDERS CAFE Middleton

FISHERMAN’S WHARF Lyttelton

Maddison Eatery invites you to feel at home in our rustic warm space. Our menu is designed to celebrate local produce and provide great coffee, cocktails & wine and delicious cuisine from breakfast through to dinner. This is a perfect place for a leisurely lunch with a glass of wine or a special celebration with family & friends.

Daily Wonders’ mission is to serve the best coffee in Christchurch while making healthy food accessible.

Our head chef is one of the best, specialising in a variety of international cuisines, and serving a plethora of diets from keto and vegetarian to gluten-free and more.

Fresh beer with battered blue cod and chips!

What could be better for Father’s Day? A great location to bring that loving legend dad for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

31 Birmingham Drive, Middleton

39 Norwich Quay, Lyttelton Ph 03 328 7530

971 Goulds Road, Rolleston Ph. 021 0230 2045 Find us on:

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rolls

METHOD - SERVES 4 - TIME: 40 MINS Variations: For those are gluten intolerant you can simply forgo the puff pastry and have the ham as the outer layer or upgrade the dish by wrapping the asparagus spears and cream cheese with prosciutto or smoked salmon slices.

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2 3

Preheat the oven to 200 deg C and prepare a baking tray by lining it with baking paper. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the pastry into a sizable square, approximately 30 x 30cm. Then, divide it into four squares, with each side measuring about 15 x 15cm.

Spread a quarter of the cream cheese evenly over each square, ensuring you leave a 1cm space around the edges. Wrap 2-4 asparagus spears (depending on thickness) with a slice of ham. Position this bundle on the cream cheese, season to your preference, and gently brush the pastry’s edges with a little beaten egg.

Gently fold two edges of the square so that they meet over the asparagus bundle, making sure the top and bottom of the asparagus remain visible. Then, brush the pastry with the beaten egg and transfer it to the prepared baking tray. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is cooked, puffed, has a light golden hue, and the asparagus becomes tender. Serve alongside a crisp seasonal salad.

INGREDIENTS Plain flour, for dusting 350g flaky puff pastry sheets 150g cream cheese 4 thin slices ham 400g asparagus spears, trimmed 1 medium egg Crispy salad, to serve Optional: Finely chopped Jalapeños and crumbed blue cheese.

Come and try the new menu at Chalmers Restaurant, with mains priced between $26 -$38. Family favourites including the Beef Brisket Burger and Korean Fried Chicken. We also have steak on the grill with delicious sides. When dining with family, check out our indoor playground and kid’s menu.

17 Carmen Rd, Hornby Ph: 03 349 9026

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FRESH, AUTHENTIC CHINESE Hand-made, fresh, delicious, and authentic cuisine.

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hese are all words you would use to describe The China Kitchen, one of the city’s most long-standing traditional Chinese restaurants.

Their menu boasts an impressive 102 dishes from Mongolian lamb to lychees red curry king prawns, and Sichuan chicken. Stella Li and her husband have been running the family-owned restaurant since 2001. They pride themselves on having a welcoming and authentic restaurant.

As you walk through the doors, you will be greeted by beautiful décor including hand-painted Chinese murals, hanging lotus lights, and a modern open dining room.

Health is a big focus in everything they serve up, too.

Stella tells us that the most popular item on the menu is their dumplings, which feature pork and chives, chicken and spinach, or a vegetarian option. They make the dumplings daily using their own pastry.

“We offer traditional Chinese meals that we make healthy.

We do not use MSG, we use canola oil and offer gluten free options,” she adds. “We use fresh ingredients and cook when you order, so your dish is nice and delicious.

Head to The China Kitchen website below to book in or peruse the menu, or head to 21a Main North Road, Papanui from 11.30am–9.30pm Tuesday–Saturday, or 11.30am–9pm on Sundays.

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UNIQUE and locally made Handcrafted decorations that stand the test of time help make a sustainable Christmas.

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f they don’t break when the cat knocks over the Christmas tree, and are personalised with family names and dates, magical memories will reappear year after year.

It’s Tina Dudley’s fourth year at Christchurch’s Riverside Market, where she sells her personalised decorations and also incorporates The Soup Bar - inciting Kiwis to try her home country’s hot homemade cornbread to dip into delicious soups.

The American-born artist made her first decorations in 1996, before moving to Christchurch and selling them locally and nationwide.

“I hand-cut different designs from durable, non-fading, coloured-Polymer clay sourced from Kiwi companies.

I still have some 30-year-old pieces.

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The archaeologists are going to be digging these up!

“The Trans Tasman Unity ornaments feature a cute kiwi and koala. They are so light and easy to post. People can now purchase online at A Personalised Place, but children love coming to Riverside Market to choose a decoration to put their name on.

“The cruise ship tourists go crazy for them too, and now they can also enjoy some warm, tasty cornbread. Everybody loves the new flavours such as cheesy jalapeños, gluten-free, and vegan. And I’m hoping to have my cornbread mix in the supermarkets next year.”

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THE CHINA KITCHEN Papanui

TREAT NZ Christchurch

HOUSE OF HOP Geraldine

We make the freshest and best authentic Chinese food to delight your palate and feed your soul. Our food is made with healthy ingredients using our very own recipes. Try our homemade Dumplings, made fresh for you everyday. No MSG. Gluten free options available. Dine-in or takeaway + DoorDash and UberEats.

BYO wine & fully licensed. Open Tues to Sat 11.30am-9.30pm, Sun 11.30am-9pm.

Want to ‘treat’ someone special out?

Get onto Treat NZ, Christchurch’s coolest foodie club! With over 85 quality local restaurants and with an average saving of $58 each time you dine out - become a member to see what the fuss is about!

Use the code ‘TRYTREAT’ for your first month free!

If incredible food, craft beer and exceptional customer service is what you enjoy, you won’t be disappointed. Set in an idyllic rural setting just 7 mins out of Geraldine.

Chef Tony and the team will wow you with their amazing food while Lisa and The Brew Crew show you what top service is all about.

Now open for dinner on Thursday evenings, please book ahead to avoid disappointment.

21a Main North Rd, Papanui Ph. 03 354 6818 Find us on:

3 Gualter Road, Geraldine Ph/txt. 029 0202 0399 info@houseofhop.co.nz

Ph. 022 487 1883 www.chinakitchen.co.nz

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THE SOUP BAR Central City

BUZZ CLUB Canterbury

Spring is here and so is the time to post Christmas presents overseas.

Be sure to stop by the Soup Bar in Riverside Market and fill up on some delicious soup and collect handcrafted gifts and Christmas decorations made by ‘A Personalised Place’.

Christmas is just around the corner so shop early before the rush.

Introducing Buzz Club.

We create award-winning sparkling meads, brewed by bees!

Our light, refreshing, sparkling session meads are brewed dry, from native New Zealand honey and paired with iconic Kiwi fruits.

Available from leading grocery retailers.

Inside The Riverside Market Cnr Lichfield St & Oxford Tce

Available now from leading Supermarkets.

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SALMON HEAVEN Bush Inn (inside) Some great specials and a number of new products to check out in-store now.

It’s also time to start thinking about your festive season salmon – taking orders now! And don’t forget our great gift pack ideas available to order as well.

The Provedore, Bush Inn Centre, Chch - and 124 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland Ph. 0800 222 811 thebuzzclub.co.nz

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THE WHITE RABBIT GARDEN CAFE Motukarara Q: What makes a mad hatter mad?

A: Missing a trip to the White Rabbit Café.

You will leave smiling like a Cheshire cat and feel fitter than a March Hare after you’ve had your magical food and quenched your thirst with one of our delicious drinks.

Our food is of the highest quality fit for a Mad Hatters Tea Party.

COCOA BLACK Wigram

SMOKE ‘N’ BARREL Woolston

There is no substitute for perfect repetition.

We’ve done it again!

Another new Cocoa Black has opened in Wigram for you to enjoy.

Smoke ‘n’ Barrel takes classic low ‘n’ slow BBQ and combines it with local products and the international experience of our chefs to create flavours like nowhere else. Order a meat board and sides for the whole table or pop in for a beef brisket reuben and a craft beer. Quiz nights, movie nights and Sunday Roast Beast run weekly.

Book online.

Try our famous cheese scones and many new delicacies.

1683 Christchurch Akaroa Rd Ph: 022 156 7527

110 The Runway, Wigram Ph. 03 974 9198

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WELL & TRULY Canterbury Well & Truly’s award-winning gourmet granola range is handcrafted in its Christchurch kitchen. Decadent and delightful, this artisan granola is naturally gluten free with the Crossed Grain Coeliac Certification.

The products are made using a base of primarily nuts and seeds, meaning no gluten-containing filler – just a nourishing product.

Find us on:

www.wellandtruly.nz

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616 Ferry Road, Woolston Ph. 03 260 1558 www.cocoablack.co.nz

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LITTLE RIVER CAFE & STORE Little River

THE GOLDEN MILE TAVERN Templeton

We are famous around Canterbury as specialists in rustic home-cooked savoury and sweet foods.

We have heaps of great gift ideas in our store, championing all that is local and you will not find a better wine or craft beer selection anywhere on the Peninsula.

Open 7 days.

The Golden Mile is a family friendly restaurant in Templeton, Christchurch.

We pride ourselves on our extensive menu serving everything from Eggs Bene to Sticky pork ribs 7 days a week!

Follow our Facebook page ‘Golden Mile Motels and Tavern’ to keep up to date with specials, live music, family fun days & more.

Main Road, Little River Ph 03 325 1933

Cnr Main South Rd & Trents Rd Ph. 03 349 7022

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Sumptuous low ‘n’ slow BBQ

The evolution of the work Christmas celebration is a wonderful thing. While there’s nothing wrong with sausage rolls and a few cheeky sauvignons, today’s trend is dressing up and dining out.

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f it’s your job to make the booking, you will know how difficult it is to please everyone.

The talented team at Smoke ‘n’ Barrel have you covered. While the core of their passion is sumptuous low ‘n’ slow barbecued meats, their superb menus have plenty of options for vegetarian and gluten free dining as well. Their fresh and seasonal salads are complemented by delicious handmade sauces, and the desserts are to die for.

“We offer a really rounded dining experience,” says Co-owner Renee Blackburn, “if you are not a meat lover, we’ve worked hard to ensure our fabulous flavours are available in other dishes.”

You can dine in the restaurant, or book their upstairs space for free when you meet a minimum spend from the bar and restaurant or catering menus.

“We promise you an unforgettable time,” says Renee, “book early to celebrate Christmas with great food and great service.”

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Templeton’s terrific tavern

Owning and operating a hospitality business for more than 20 years is an achievement in longevity to be exceptionally proud of.

M

urray Hollamby has reached that milestone by having a great relationship with the Templeton locals who come to his Golden Mile Tavern and with the many regular guests who stay in the comfortable motel units.

So popular is the motel that guests may stay weekly (usually for work), monthly or annually. Groups often book in each year for local events such as Cup and Show Week or for sports competitions. All 14 units are fully self-contained and range in configuration from double or twin to triple rooms. The convenience of the location is another drawcard.

The motels are away from the bustle

of the city, but are still very close to many wedding venues, to the Riccarton and Addington raceways, to sports venues, and to the Christchurch Airport.

No hospitality facility earns a good reputation without quality food and drink. The Tavern at the Golden Mile is a great place to socialise, to watch live sport on the huge screen and to enjoy a bite to eat in the restaurant.

It’s open seven days a week for lunch and dinner and serves its famous roast meal every Sunday.

The Golden Mile also hires out the restaurant as an ideal venue for any party, event or family function.

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THE FINE LION Ashburton

FORMOSA Ashburton

MANDEVILLE STREET KITCHEN Riccarton

The Fine Lion welcomes you to Ashburton with a relaxed atmosphere and a delectable menu for casual dining.

Drop in for a meal with friends, a snack or a drink at the bar - check out the full cocktail menu!

Our very popular private outdoor, heated balcony area is the place to be seen all year-round. Drop in and see what everyone is talking about.

Spring is in the air at Formosa! Celebrate with a delectable cake, perfect to share with someone you love. Order now!

Our ever-popular Avocado on Toast.

A healthy breakfast that will kick-start your day in the best possible way.

Vegan, gluten free and keto options available, and fantastic coffee as always.

Eat in, takeaway and catering available.

Easily accessible, with parking directly outside.

Level 1, 152 Burnett St, Ashburton Ph. 03 307 0629

173 West Street, Ashburton Ph 03 308 7874 info@formosainash.com

4/57 Mandeville Street, Riccarton Ph. 03 343 6394

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SPRIG + FERN Merivale

ELMWOOD FINE FOODS Elmwood

GOOD BUY PORK PIE Woolston & The Colombo

Merivale’s Best Little Local. Discover our relaxed, dog friendly tavern, with 18 craft beers + ciders on tap, wines, spirits, non-alc, plus exceptional meals. Our two decks ensure all day sun for you and your furry friend!

Takeaways (food + beer) available, Quiz Night every 2nd Tues + monthly events.

Open Tues - Thu from 3.30pm, Fri from 2.30pm, Sat - Sun from midday.

All our delicious pies, savouries, quiches, and sausage rolls are made here onsite.

Choose from: Mince, Mince & Cheese, Steak, Steak & Cheese, Peppered Steak, Steak & Mushroom, Steak, Cheese & Bacon, Steak, Cheese & Jalapeño, Gourmet Chicken, Chicken & Apricot, Chicken & Mushroom, Chicken, Cranberry & Camembert.

Sandwiches made fresh daily using top quality bread and fillings.

Open Mon - Fri 6am - 4pm, Sat 7am - 3pm

We are artisan makers of traditional English Cold Pork Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls, Eccles Cakes, Egg & Bacon Pies and Steak & Kidney Pies, (with more coming soon!)

We take pride in crafting the most delicious pork pies using the finest ingredients and time-honoured recipes. Come in and see us at either of our locations for a great coffee.

Wholesale options available.

7 St Albans Street, Merivale Ph: 03 260 0015 merivale@sprigandferntaverns.co.nz Find us on:

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7a Normans Road, Elmwood Ph: 021 144 1059

NEW! The Colombo, Sydenham and also at 1/53 Tanner Street, Woolston Ph. 0272 481 410 Find us on:

www.goodbuyporkpie.com

Foodie heaven on Mandeville St Breakfast, morning tea, lunches, and a mid-afternoon sugar fix are all on the menu at a popular Mandeville St café where the food is just like grandmother used to make.

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ood is prepared fresh daily at Mandeville Street Kitchen, using owner Sarah-Jane and her team’s tried and true recipes, and the best of local ingredients, in collaboration with Bellbird Bakery.

Open from 7am Monday to Friday for the breakfast crowd, Sarah-Jane and her friendly team offer a changing assortment of delicious sweet and savoury cabinet food, and menu items.

Sit down to a sumptuous breakfast,

take away a pick-me-up Prima Roastery coffee and cake, or catch up with a friend for lunch.

Start the day with creamy Greek yoghurt combined with crunchy toasted granola and berry compote, smashed avocado on toast, an omelette à la your filling choice, and eggs any way you choose. Alternatively, sample delicious traditional takes on café food any time until mid-afternoon.

Specialty baking is done on-site, by Tash Grieve of Shortcrumb, including vegan,

vegetarian, gluten-free, sugar-free, and keto options. Sarah-Jane and the team also deliver tasty catering essentials, such as scrumptious morning teas, afternoon nibbles platters, and anniversary cakes, for any event. They’ll happily cater for Christmas functions, so get your orders in now.

Visit them at 57 Mandeville Street, call 021 258 9734, or visit their Instagram.

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Traditional English Artisan, traditional English cold pork pies, pasties, and sausage rolls – it doesn’t get much better than that.

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and-crafted, delicious, pork pies are quite the delicacy, but not easy to find and they’re not always quite right.

Enter Good Buy Pork Pie. If there’s one things these guys know, it’s how to craft amazing traditional foods. Owners Mike and Joy took over the business in January this year and have been enjoying bringing you delicious pies each day.

Good Buy Pork Pie are bakers of traditional English pork pies, Eccles cakes, pastries, sausage rolls and steak-and-kidney pies.

They have two great spots in Christchurch to pick up your favourites – 1/53 Tanner Street, Woolston and at The Colombo.

They also supply selected Raeward Fresh stores and Pak ‘n’ Save, meaning you can access the goods whenever the craving hits you.

“On top of our in-store sales, you can buy our goods online and we have an ever-growing wholesale side. We also put together platters and bigger family pies for any special occasions you may have coming up,” says Mike.

Head to Good Buy Pork Pie’s stores or their Facebook page at facebook.com/goodbuyporkpie, and check out their website to find out where you can get their goods delivered straight to your door.

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LAKEHOUSE RESTAURANT Lake Hood - Ashburton

RIVERVIEW RESTAURANT at Cashmere Club

A stunning lake side restaurant and functions venue, open for lunch and dinner. Enjoy our NEW fully covered and heated dining area on the deck for the ultimate in lakeside dining with beautiful views over the lake to the alps.

The perfect venue for functions – weddings, family celebrations or a day trip for lunch.

5mins off the main highway from Ashburton.

Under new management, The Riverview Restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch & dinner, main meals from only $18, Kids dine half price every Sunday (t&c apply), Quiz night every Wednesday, Jingo (Musical Bingo) every second Friday alternating with live bands.

• Private functions • Weddings • Birthdays • Fundraisers

FIG RESTAURANT & BAR Papanui CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET MENU Join us in Christmas Day for a wonderful celebration Buffet Meal Lunch from 11.30am-4pm 12 and over...$149 4-12 years...$65 Infants-3 years...Free Book now by calling 0800 10 99 10 or email ravi@qualityhotelelms.co.nz

Lake Hood Drive, Lake Hood, Ashburton Ph 03 302 6064 info@lakehouselakehood.co.nz

50 Colombo Street, Cashmere Ph: 03 332 0092

456 Papanui Road, Christchurch Ph 03 352 4903 ravi@qualityhotelelms.co.nz

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RIVERSIDE KITCHEN Central Christchurch

COSY CAFÉ Casebrook

HERESTO VODKA

We are now taking bookings for end of year get togethers. Whether it be a private dining experience, cooking class, team building “Masterchef Challenge”, or one of our other amazing options, we have the package available to suit your needs.

Treat your team and/or clients to a memorable culinary event at Riverside Kitchen.

Located on Cavendish Road, locally owned café with a wide range of homemade cabinet food, full breakfast, brunch and lunch menu available. Providing gluten free options and can cater for any other dietary requirements on request.

Enjoy our Hummingbird roasted coffee blend made by our experienced baristas.

Open 7 days, Mon-Sat 7am–4pm, Sun 8am-3pm.

Here’s to a beautifully crafted New Zealand spirit that was bought to life in Christchurch, paired incredibly with low calorie mixers or as the base of your best at home cocktails.

Heresto Vodka will remain a staple in Christchurch’s most recognised bars and restaurants, next time get the ‘yellow vodka’ and say Here’s to.

Upstairs - Riverside Market Cnr Lichfield St & Oxford Tce Ph 021 168 7209

24/150 Cavendish Road, Casebrook Ph. 03 352 0412

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SEASONAL DELIGHTS, NEW MENU Spring is often a time when we look to refresh and renew – our clothes perhaps and the type of food that we eat.

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one are the comfort dishes of winter and instead seafood or lighter vegetarian fare may take centre stage. Hospitality outlets also typically update their menus at this time and Fig Restaurant at The Elms Hotel is no exception.

“We have recently introduced not only new à la carte and bar menus for summer, and also a refreshed wine list,” says Ravi Naidu, food and beverages services manager at Fig. “We wanted to reflect the exciting local products that are in abundance at this time of year, so all our entrees and mains are accompanied and complemented by fresh seasonal ingredients.”

The result is indeed a very interesting menu carefully curated by executive chef, Mark McCracken and his team. The BBQ pork belly is paired with charred cucumber and a beansprout slaw; the salmon main features red cabbage, borscht sauce, and dill, while with the homemade gnocchi comes spring carrots, broad beans, tarragon cream, and pistachio pesto. It is all extremely tempting and makes Fig a culinary venue well worth a visit.

Dietary requirements are all well catered for.

Ravi also encourages Cantabrians to book promptly so as not to miss The Elms Hotel’s renowned and very popular Christmas Day buffet lunch, which has so many selections you will need to have at least three helpings.

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Summer is a wonderful time to celebrate with friends and family over a vodka cocktail.

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hough traditionally drunk “neat”, vodka often features in cocktails, such as the cosmopolitan, strawberry lime vodka soda, espresso martini, and fresh vodka lemon soda.

Heresto vodka is an Aotearoa made, silky-smooth libation of pure vodka and 100% NZ spring water. This is the spirit to savour at leisure.

Directors, Fraser and Mia, believe the strength of the company lies within our community.

“The team’s core values are to work with local New Zealand venues and customers to help support our aligned charities.

The name is about showing our support - Heresto the ones who need it.” For every bottle sold, two dollars is donated to any one of three leading charities – Women’s Refuge, NZ Flying Doctors Service, and I Am Hope.

Christchurch venues house-pouring this vibrant and versatile vodka are Kaiser Brew Garden, Riverside Cantina, Muy Muy, Dirty Land, Midnight Shanghai, Cassels The Brewery Bar & Restaurant, and 5th Street.

Below is the inhouse signature recipe for strawberry lime vodka smash: 120ml vodka 1 cup chopped strawberries 2 teaspoons honey 3 tablespoons lime juice

Soda water Lime and strawberry slices and mint sprig for garnish (optional).

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INDIAN DREAMS Rolleston

AROY THAI EATERY Bush Inn

XBEERIENCE Rolleston

Step into Indian Dreams, a vibrant and welcoming culinary haven that transports you to the heart of India. This new restaurant offers an enchanting fusion of traditional and modern flavours, tantalising your taste buds with an exquisite array of aromatic spices and mouthwatering delicacies.

An extraordinary dining experience for both the adventurous foodies and those seeking comfort in familiar tastes.

Aroy Thai Eatery is a hip and trendy yet casual local Eatery established in Wellington in 2008.

Priced for value, our menu features delicious authentic Thai options of appetisers, noodles, and classic Thai dishes as well as house-made Thai beverages and Thai Desserts.

We are open 7 days.

Xbeerience is a small craft beer ‘taste & takeaway’ shop with 25 tap beers & ciders in the heart of the Faringdon Village.

We are here to help craft beer lovers access the rare and non-mainstream tipples they desire, not to mention He-shed and She-shed memorabilia, home brew supplies and good yarns about the industry and its products.

63 Tennyson Street, Rolleston Ph. 03 347 2330

20 Waimairi Road, Upper Riccarton Ph. 03 341 1384

4a 55 Faringdon Boulevard, Rolleston Ph: 027 458 7946

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CAFE MAYFIELD Mayfield

ESSES ESTATE Kaikoura

THIRSTY ACRES Kirwee

If you are looking for coffee on the go or a gourmet meal. Cafe Mayfield is the stop for you. Dine in or takeaway here as you go through the beautiful Mid Canterbury scenic route. We provide a diverse menu, including barista coffee, all day breakfast, Sally’s homemade sausage rolls, fish and chips, and much much more. Make us your next stop for the whole family; we even have a playground for the kids!

Esses Estate creates sophisticated sparkling for every occasion. Esses is a premium producer of vintage Méthode Traditionnelle.

Esses Estate offers exclusive private tasting experiences, which are hosted by the owners, in their house on the vineyard. This is a unique tasting experience and bookings are essential.

Esses Estate has been named in the Top Wineries in New Zealand for 2023.

Looking for your next oasis? Look no further than Thirsty Acres Kirwee.

Whether you’re looking for a hearty meal to fuel your day, a light snack, or a few drinks with friends, Thirsty Acres restaurant has got you covered. Including a range of vegetarian and gluten-free options. We believe that dining and drinking should be an experience, and we strive to make your visit a memorable one.

1992 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd, Mayfield Ph: 03 303 6210

280 Postmans Rd, Kaikoura Ph: 021 256 4383

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Order today to still enjoy a refreshing drink, a fun night but a clear head and healthy body tomorrow.

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Alcohol Free. Forever tasteful.

Casual beachside eatery and bar for brunch favourites and house-made cakes.

Dinner of modern small plates to share with friends.

Great coffee, tea and local wines, beers and gins. Check out our website or Facebook page for regular events.

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Head west to West Melton for a beautiful winery lunch experience.

Melton Estate is the home of Summer Love and 8 other wines.

Gather your friends and family for a short drive and treat yourself to stunning local wine and fine fare.

Open Thursday to Sunday 10am to 5pm Taking bookings for Christmas events now!

Gold Card Lunches Mon-Fri Mon/Tue Wood-fired pizzas $22 Tues Quiz night - free entry & prizes Wednesday $18 Burgers Thursday Rib night $22 Sunday Roast $24 Function Room - fundraisers/private functions Takeaways available.

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In your kitchen

PLATTERS ‘R’ US

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Bringing you joy with our platters!

We create platter boxes, gift boxes and grazing tables for every home and work occasion, or as a beautiful gift.

We personalise every order with a bespoke touch to ensure your occasion is special and every bite is unforgettable.

Vibrant grazing tables and platters for all types of events.

Made using locally sourced, fresh, delicious produce, curated to be devoured with minimal waste.

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Indulge guilt free with our delicious GF/DF/EF bread selection. From artisan rolls, focaccia, baguettes, loaves and paninis, our breads elevate every meal.

Taste the difference! Wholesale and retail available from the Bubbles kitchen located in Corey’s Master Butchers, The Provedore, Bush Inn Centre.

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Corporate and event gifting. Choose a corporate gift hamper from our gift range, or create your own customised gift.

Got a budget in mind? We’ll work with you.

Customisation is available to showcase your own branding and colours - all delivered directly to the recipient’s door.

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The Bikkie Jar offers you gorgeously gift boxed, baked to order yumminess!

Original Gourmet Shortbread, No Gluten Added, Vegan & Keto options available – the ideal delivered gift for someone who has everything!

In addition to a great range of dried food ingredients, come and explore the attached cottage where an extensive range of British sweets, Dutch liquorice, Kiwi favourites, handmade chocolates, fudge and beautifully wrapped gifts await you. Open 7 days.

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HALSWELL BAKERY & CAFÉ

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Our fresh, in-store made catering is perfect for those family get-togethers, work shouts, birthday parties, BBQs, or just because!

Check out our website and order your catering directly online, or pop in and see us. Open 7 days.

346 Halswell Road Ph. 03 322 4600 www.halswellbakery.co.nz

For all chilli lovers. We have many award winning chilli sauces from around the world. From extreme to mild and many other chilli flavoured items, including some fantastic rubs, so get ready for the end of the BBQ season.

Shop online or visit us at Riccarton Sunday Market. www.thechillishop.co.nz 0800 244 554 (0800 CHILLI)

Fresh baking is my family’s love language!

Yummy homemade treats for humans and dogs from Una Bakery. Relax and let us do your baking. Pop into our great location and indulge in our heavenly baked goods.

Delicious pies, bread, slices, biscuits and pastries all made on site.

Serving barista coffee 6 days a week.

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flower power Fresh is best when it comes to flowers, and spring is amazing for fresh, fragrant seasonal blooms with which to add beauty to any room.

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rom daffodils, freesias, gerberas, and tulips, to roses, orchids and hellebores, options are colourful, scented, and seemingly endless.

Here are four suggestions for getting creative with flowers and water.

1 Casually arrange in your favourite glass vase.

Try one stunning display centre table, or several jars with similar blooms for outdoor chic.

2 Float flowers on short stems in a bowl of water.

3 Display flowers frozen in ice. Use small flowers in ice

cubes, or for more impact try filling a large balloon with water, and then stretch the top and push in small flower heads. Once frozen, peel off the balloon and display in a suitable bowl.

4 Try submerging flowers in a goldfish bowl

(or similar) of water, using silver wire and stones to anchor them. Orchids are particularly suitable for this.

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Classy Christmas décor Take the time now to think about what Christmas means to you, and how you want to portray that via décor, before heading out and panic buying.

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hristmas décor is often a stimulation overload, with lots of bright colours and kitschy items, which works well for children, although not necessarily adults.

If elegance is what you desire, try a simple yet chic theme such as a silver and white colour scheme with pops of green to echo your traditional tree colour.

Invest in shiny silver baubles, silver candle holders with long taper candles, and a neutral tree. Use crisp, white linen to cover the table, and decorate with green felt reindeer. Set the scene with fine China, crystal glassware, and silverware. Elegant napkin rings and place cards can further enhance your table setting.

For those who aren’t a big fan of Christmas hype, and want to pare it back further, choose key décor pieces, a natural garland, pinecones to decorate the dining table, and have presents wrapped in recycled brown paper.

Opt for eco-friendly Christmas crackers, made from recyclable materials, and containing useful or reusable items.

Head to local Christmas markets and boutique shops to support locally owned and small businesses. You’re more likely to find creative, unique pieces at them to add a special ambience to your Christmas celebrations.

Perfecting your gathering space

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At Dream Doors Kitchens, they believe the kitchen is a place to gather, cook, share meals, and socialise with friends and family.

Whether you require minimal renovation or an entire new kitchen, they can take care of as much, or as little, of the renovation process as you need. Adrian and his team of skilled tradesman take great pride in their work and are ready to help you make your New Kitchen or Kitchen Renovation dreams come true. www.dreamdoors.co.nz | Ph:03 338 1081 | adrian@dreamdoors.co.nz

guest room

When beloved friends or family make the effort to visit and stay a few days, why not make their stay as luxurious as possible?

Cosy comforter, decent bed, and silky-smooth sheets

Start by ensuring your guests will have a comfortable sleep, and don’t skimp on getting a luxury comforter, high thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, plus a decent mattress, that you’d be happy to sleep on.

Add in extra soft and fluffy towel sheets so your guest can wrap up after a shower, and maybe a robe or two.

Storage

An ingeniously designed luggage rack is ideal for your guest to prop their suitcase or duffle bag on, and it will save them from having to bend over anytime they want to grab something.

Lamp lighting

Don’t forget to add a lamp so guests have the option of reading at night if they wish. Clever lamps are available that also include USB ports, making charging devices a breeze for guests. To ensure a cosy, relaxed vibe in the evening, think about a couple of delicious-smelling candles also.

WiFi password handy

An excellent idea for those tech-keen guests is to have a way to show your WiFi password. Whether it’s on a small chalkboard or you frame a printout, do whatever suits the aesthetics of the room, and it’ll save your guest from having to ask you for the password.

Toiletries

Stock the side table or guest bathroom with mini toiletries, such as those in hotel rooms. Top of the list is to have a spare toothbrush (or two) in case your guest has forgotten theirs, and follow with body soap, shampoo, and conditioner. Think sustainably and use gorgeous refillable containers.

Diffuser

To up the zen in your guest room consider purchasing a diffuser and a few essential oils so the room can become a relaxing haven for visitors (or you if you need a break).

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festive fragrances Specific fragrances often evoke memories of special times and events, and so it goes with Christmas.

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n keeping with that, Nevé has released three limited edition Christmas fragrances, curated by its founder, Tessa Lyes, to capture what a Kiwi Christmas truly smells and feels like.

Check these out:

• Wild Pine + Juniper Berry - Evocative of freshly

cut Christmas trees, this earthy fragrance opens with notes of wild pine and effortlessly settles into a warming blend of juniper berry, balsam fir, and blackcurrant. An invigorating and majestic aroma reminiscent of fresh forest air and Christmas morning.

• Passionfruit Pavlova - This decadent festive

fragrance features layers of toasted meringue, soft marshmallow, and creamy vanilla. Finished with vibrant pops of fresh passionfruit, this Kiwi Christmas classic never fails to impress.

• Christmas Lily - The joy-filled essence of the festive season is captured with Christmas Lily. This longlasting, bright, floral fragrance carries a harmonious blend of creamy white lily petals with a soft, green leafy base - delighting with the perfume of fresh blooms for months to come.

WIN THIS

Metropol, in conjunction with Nevé has a Festive Favourites gift box, valued at $135, to giveaway.

This Festive Favourites limited-edition set includes a medium-sized candle of each of the Christmas fragrances.

To go into the draw to win the gift box, email the names of the three festive fragrances, along with your name, and a contact number to deputy.editor@metros.co.nz by 5pm, Monday 30 October 2023. Visit www.neve.co.nz

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Halloween needn’t be yet another expensive occasion.

Metropol’s Gadget Guru Ian Knott looks at a crafty options for spicing things up.

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alloween “celebrations” still struggle to get a foot-hold in New Zealand compared with the likes of the USA. Whether your family goes all-out, or simply lights the odd candle to make some spooky shadows, there are some quick and easy crafts that you can do at home to get into the spirit.

For those who own a vinyl cutting machine, there’s a new range of glowin-the-dark iron-on material and vinyl to embellish your favourite t-shirt, bag, hat, or even a window or a wall.

My Cricut Maker 3 made short work of

cutting elaborate patterns with the glow-in-the-dark material, and I found it even easier to ‘weed’ (peel off unwanted bits) than regular iron-on and vinyl.

In normal lighting conditions, the material looks a creamy white colour, but in the dark, and especially after shining a bright light on it, your pattern of choice glows a brilliant luminous green.

It’s just perfect for spooky window decals, such as spider webs, or skeletons, or scary faces on t-shirts.

If glow-in-the-dark isn’t your vibe, there’s also a range of temperature-activated, colour-changing materials that allow you

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to let your imagination run wild.

Available in iron-on and vinyl, these materials come in heat-activated or cold-activated versions. Perfect for creative t-shirt designs (remember the old ‘Hypercolour’ t-shirts of the late 90s?), and even clever patterns on coffee-mugs or your favourite cocktail glasses. Watch the colours change before your eyes as the hot or cold temperature takes effect.

Halloween aside, with Christmas just around the corner, these crafty solutions make for terrific personalised gifts that have a special little surprise when they’re exposed to temperature or light.

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Get ready for summer outdoor dining Summer is almost here and it’s not too late to get your outdoor area primed and ready.

Talk to the team at Louvre Solutions today to ensure your guests are protected from whatever the weather may throw your way.

Make your place the centre of attention all year-round with the perfect louvre solution.

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POOLS

Imagine a pool in the back yard for cooling off in, socialising around, and a bit of extra fitness.

It’s a popular and delightful reverie for adults and children alike. However, the space between the dream of an in-ground pool, and the family joyfully splashing around can seem a bit of a stretch.

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t NOVAspace it isn’t complicated because Chris Thelin and his team handle everything for you.

“We are not a big conglomerate where you get handed from person to person and never know who you need to speak to. It is my company, and I am there with you every step of the way,” says Chris.

The AquaTechnics pool shell that the team sell is the best quality pre-made fibreglass swimming pool coming into the country. ISO accredited in Australia, with anti-fade ColourGuard embedded in the surface of the shell and a lifetime structural guarantee. In his career, Chris has dealt with many pool shell brands and can

vouch for the vastly superior quality of the AquaTechnics product. “This pool is 30% stronger than its competitors,” says Chris, “hands down it is the best pool shell on the market by far.”

If you are looking to install a pool, Chris is very happy to share his extensive knowledge with you. “If it should happen that another product is a more economical way for you to go, I’m absolutely going to let you know that. I know the pool installation business has seen a few operators come and go over the years so I understand that people can feel a bit wary.

I’m all about building trust, and leaving my clients with a brilliant outcome.”

The company offers a 360-degree service. “I’ve been landscaping my whole

working life. The first pool I installed was my own concrete pool 20 years ago,” says Chris. He takes clients through all parts of the process, and you’ll never feel lost with Chris talking you through.

Pool suitability, design, consenting and project management are all part of the service, and you are dealing with Chris through pool choice and installation, landscape design, and landscape construction.

“I’m proud to offer all of this in-house, and it is a great satisfaction that no project is signed off as complete until it meets my exacting standards.”

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CHRISTMAS BAKING TIME!

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The move to growing one’s own fruit and vegetables is stronger than ever. It’s easy, satisfying, convenient, fun, and with the current cost of living, it’s also imperative.

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f course, our parents and grandparents knew this all along, and it’s not a mystery for a select few. The bonus is knowing where produce has been grown and how.

Vegetable gardens are no longer just the ‘vege patch down the back; now they can be attractive creative ‘potagers’ or kitchen gardens.

The local home and garden retailer, Terra Viva, has a wide selection of seeds and fruit trees to help you get set up.

Previous generations would be amazed at the range of vegetables available now.

Rainbow Beetroot, Wong Bok, Sumo Pak Choi, Lebanese Lunchbox Cucumbers, and Cavallo Nero, are now widely known and readily available.

Good quality, well-prepared, compostenriched soil is the key to growing sweet tender fruit and veggies. Veggies need to be grown quickly to achieve that tender

homegrown quality. Like us, they need small regular amounts of food. Ask the Terra Viva staff for advice on maximising results with the correct plant food.

What’s easy to grow for self-sufficiency?

Tomatoes love a hot sheltered spot, moist but well-drained soil (or Tomato Mix for containers), and regular feeding with tomato food. Over 40 varieties are available.

Strawberries are a great way to turn children into gardeners. A hot sheltered spot in the ground, or in containers, using Strawberry Mix, regular watering, and feeding, plus bird netting (use the flexible fiberglass rods or stakes).

New potatoes for Christmas are essential.

At Terra Viva 14 varieties are available.

Maris Anchor has a great waxy texture, and the versatile Agria is a good keeper over winter.

Rhubarb is a real winner. It’s delicious and good for you. Rhubarb loves rich deep soil

with animal manure mixed in, and a partly shady position suits best. There are plenty of varieties to choose from.

Feijoas are hardy, and easy, with delicious fruit, fresh, frozen, stewed, and made into chutney. Feijoa ice cream is superb.

Patio Dwarf Fruit trees give a good structure in a kitchen garden. The spring flowers and high production will pay their way in terms of space used.

Lemon trees, every home needs one and they’re the toughest of the citrus family.

When growing them in containers choose the Dwarf Meyer as it’s better suited to containers than the regular Meyer and is just as productive.

All gardening queries and questions are easily answered by the staff at Terra Viva, a team of keen gardeners with approximately 150 years of experience combined.

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1. Needle Felting Workshops, mention ad below for $20 off, Loretta Sloan of House of Felt, 2. Wooden Dolls Stacker by MinMin, Copenhagen, available at French Blue, 3. Wooden Advent Calendar with moveable star, instore now, available from Coco Gifts, 4. Pukeko and Pavlova, Mandy Palmer, 275 x 250mm, Unframed, at Windsor Gallery, 5. Large Black PE Rattan Outdoor Storage Box, from The Crowded House Furniture Company, 6. The Lyttel Kiwi Gift Shop, 15 London Street, Lyttelton, or Facebook: The Lyttel Kiwi, 7. Handcrafted Pens, for the Groom, Groomsman or Fathers of the bridal party, at The Artisan Lab, 8. Bukhara Rug, Authentic Persian & Afghan Rugs, available at Nile Rugs, 9. NZ Made cushions, custom-made or choose from the Farmhouse Design & Decor collection.

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November Art Show

Open Weekend If you’ve recently re-decorated or want to change up the atmosphere of your home, invest in new local art.

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n the first weekend of November, Windsor Gallery’s Art Show Open Weekend will be full of outstanding artworks available for purchase. There will be over 300 artworks for sale, 45 artists of which 15 are new to the gallery. From landscapes to sculptures to ceramics, you’ll find something that fits your ideal aesthetic or mood for a new space.

Gather your friends and family and make an occasion out of this art-filled weekend, not to be missed.

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Handmade gifts tell a story.

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asterful creations communicate value through naturally grown or up-cycled products, woven and tempered to speak to the discerning customer. A handmade gift is more meaningful and exclusive, directly supporting New Zealand artists in their specialised crafts.

Lyttelton is home to The Lyttel Kiwi Gift Shop, nestled in a charming historical 1870s building. Owner Rei Couch has established a boutique shopping experience with six separate craft-themed rooms. Peruse childrenswear, foodstuffs such as honey, delicate woodcrafts, scented candles, skincare, and jewellery, as well as men’s and women’s clothing.

Welcoming you seven days a week until 5pm.

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Pergola paradise

BY NATALIA MACRIDES-PANTOS

With summer a hint away, and the festive season upon us, many will be thinking freshly squeezed lemons, salt-rimmed margarita glasses, and any good reason for an outdoor fiesta catch up.

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ith hot days predicted, a pergola could add a touch of cool sophistication to your outdoor entertainment area, whether it’s an independent structure or an extension of your home.

The pergola is said to date back to ancient Egypt as a simple and timeless outdoor design feature, consisting of a framework of vertical posts or pillars that support slats.

Installing a pergola can create a defined space on your deck, in front of the pool, or in your garden. Experts say it may reduce the heat of your entertainment area by up to 67%, and provide elegant, nature-inspired shade to keep you sun safe.

Some pergola variations include custom awnings with retractable covers for use throughout the changing weather and seasons. Other options include quality canvas shade sails to complement stylish bamboo

leisure furniture, open air slats, lattice-work, and bolted down metal structures.

If you adore house plants, what better opportunity to create an exciting indoor/ outdoor potted garden fusion of lush green landscaping design elements. Try a few sexy succulents and leafy greens to aptly complement your relaxing outdoor chill-out zone, or go green with flowering vines.

Furniture suggestions include bespoke non-solid wave design chairs made from open materials such as wire, slatted timber or rattan. They’ll create a more spacious, outdoor experience.

Quality goes a long way, so invest in decent outdoor cushions, furniture covers, and furniture. Add sustainable pieces to the mix, pops of organic textures and rustics hues.

Lastly think about aesthetically pleasing, multi-functional storage pieces. Upgrade now, and enjoy summer in style.

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grass act A well-mown lawn with classic British stripes is indeed a thing of beauty.

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chieving that result for his clients all over North Canterbury gives Alan Davies immense satisfaction.

“Mowing is what I do,” says Alan.

“That’s why I called my business Al-Mows – obvious really.”

Alan delights in driving his ride-on mowers or his push mower over any size of lawn – from a small size town lawn to one at a large life-style block.

“I changed my occupation back in 2015 from being an engineer to working in the outdoors giving me the opportunity to meet lots of wonderful people and to help improve the appearance of their properties.

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Alan’s engineering background ignited his creative side, and he is fostering this through a new venture. He has managed to source a supply of rustic sleepers that were originally decking timbers at Lyttelton Port, and he is displaying what they can be used for in a garden, at local farmers’ markets.

“Clearly they can be used as edging material or to make planters, but we have also made them into what we call ‘feature garden art’. You can just give your imagination free reign. The rustic appearance has real appeal and certainly will make a feature statement in any garden.”

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The Q5 has been a mainstay of the Audi family for many-a-moon, being a strong seller in the uber-competitive premium mid-sized SUV sector for over a decade. As the Ingolstadt brand moves towards a more electrifying future, the Q5 is the latest Audi product to be give a jolt by way of the new Q5 50 TFSI e. Yes, the Q5 is now a plug-in-hybrid.

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s we have established, the Q5 TFSI e doesn’t scream electrification over its ICE counterpart, but it does look pretty swish with its S-line honeycomb front grill, roof rails, black badging and 21-inch Audi Sport alloys.

The meat comes in the form of a 2.0L TFSI turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with the addition of a 14.4kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The system gives a total power output on 220kW/450Nm and will return 1.6L/100km in combined fuel consumption thanks to the battery.

Said battery will allow the drive to cover 62km on electric drive alone. Driving in Hybrid mode allows the Q5 TFSI e to see saw between petrol and electric drive wherever it is need and Audi’s PEA or Predictive Efficiency Assist feature will read the road ahead and discern whether the car needs to recuperate electric energy with regenerative braking or just freewheel silently.

With a Type 2 CCS charger, you can fully recharge your Q5 PHEV in a matter of hours.

Inside it is incredibly refined. Everything you touch and operate is so well put together. You get everything you would expect in terms of toys. Plus, if you

download the myAudi app, you can check your Q5’s battery and range status, and a great deal more.

The myAudi app allows customers to use the services from the Audi connect portfolio on their smartphones, which is particularly practical with electrified models. The app can also be used to start the charging process, programme the charge timer, and view the charge and consumption statistics.

On the move the combination of electric torque and probably one of the most refined ICE power units in this class come together to give a seamless power and torque

delivery. It’s a quiet one too. It seamlessly see-saws between electric and petrol in hybrid mode, though you wouldn’t know it.

The plug-in Q5’s ride is pretty much perfect. It’s wonderfully smooth, without compromise on the handling front. Naturally you stay tight and true in the bends thanks to the Quattro AWD, and the miles are munched up with ease.

The Q5 TFSI e will set you back $114,990 plus ORC, but I would say its one of the best all-round premium SUVs out there.

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It’s hard to imagine Porsche today without the 911. Ben Selby reports. mazingly this this icon has been with us for 60 years and in that time, has evolved into what many consider the perfect everyday usable sports car.

What you see here is the 964 911.

Built between the 930 and 993, it represents the best of both worlds in terms of an old-school analogue drive with technology not out of place today.

This one, currently for sale at Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, simply screams early 1990s retro cool.

Plus, how many cars sport a purple paint job with an equally funky purple leather interior?

As the second to last variant of the 911 to feature an air-cooled flat six engine, it sounds raucous and mechanical from start up right the way up to and beyond 6000rpm.

Even for today, the 964 Carrera 2 Cabriolet is a speedster, especially if you drop down a few cogs of the four-speed automatic box and give it stick.

Drop the electric fabric roof and you can see why this purple Porsche is immensely capable of a summer cruise, or a backroad blast.

Keen drivers and lovers of automotive nostalgia queue here. It has your name written all over it.

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The aluminium Single Overhead Cam double chain drive produces 295bhp (184kW) at 6100rpm. With Electronic fuel injection and twin spark this was Germany’s finest offering of the early 90s.

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Here now in Red this zippy Z4 is sure to please. Plenty of pep and is still frugal on fuel. Remote roof opening from key fob is sure to impress your friends!

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Hard to find in red as it was an expensive paint option, cream interior.

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Torque Talk WITH BEN SELBY

TRY A LITTLE KINDNESS We have all experienced road rage at one time or another.

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hether you are on the receiving end, or you’ve had a bad day, and you vent your frustration on the motorist next to you because they dared to drive 5km/h slower than the speed limit.

Findings from a study last year, conducted by Kantar and AA Insurance, stated that a third of Kiwi motorists were

involved in heated incidents while driving.

Some time ago I accidentally carved up someone in traffic, and the driver in question followed me for 10 minutes just to pull alongside me and say that I was an (expletive), and that he was going to give me a hiding. I think that if I’d played into this game of barking at each other, he probably would’ve done just that.

Fortunately, nothing more happened.

Spare a thought for the poor people who have experienced worse.

These angry and arrogant people regard the roads as their own, thinking stuff the rest of us. It’s not the end of the world if you lose 30 seconds of your commute time. Without meaning to sound like a certain former Prime Minister, when it comes to driving, be kind to fellow motorists.

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New Lockwood Show Home Now Open in Cromwell While the formal opening of Lockwood’s first show home in the region will be celebrated in early November, local contractor, Chris Fraser, is already welcoming devotees of the solid timber building system to enjoy a sneak preview. “It’s always exciting for us to meet current and former Lockwood owners, along with those considering options, prior to the celebratory event’ he says.

“It’s exciting for us to be finished and open and to enjoy the first visitors’ comments.”

The ‘Nevis’ plan is a three bedroom, two bathroom modern iteration of a national favourite and Chris’s approach to design, décor and outdoor living is sure to inspire.

The ‘Nevis’ show home features stunning, soft, white blonded walls, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan living, kitchen and dining, with expansive outdoor living areas.

All Lockwood homes are crafted in the company’s Rotorua manufacturing plant from locally sourced New Zealand pine, offering sustainability, low maintenance, and a track record of safety during cyclones and earthquakes. Whether built on your land or ours and then transported to your site, you can rely on our skilled Lockwood builders here in Central Otago Lakes and throughout the South Island to enhance value, deliver exceptional quality, and ensure your expectations are exceeded.

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