Metropol - 21 January 2021

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MOTORING:

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DIVIDE & CONQUER

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CONTENTS

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COVER STORY 14. HOME FOR SUMMER

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FEATURES 08. WIGGLING THEIR WAY TO NZ

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11. POETRY KNIGHTS 12. BACKYARD BUSKERS DELIGHT 17. SORTING YOUR FINANCES IN 2021

FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY 21. SKIRTING THE ISSUE 22. MADE TO MOVE 26. THE SECRET INGREDIENT

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29. MANAGING BOWEL CANCER RISK

CUISINE 30. THE TIPPLE EFFECT 32. NO ORDINARY CAFE

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42. BEDSIDE MANNER 43. DIVIDE AND CONQUER

MOTORING:

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DIVIDE & CONQUER

44. ON DECK 46. 2021 IN COLOUR

MOTORING 59. PURE EXHILARATION

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In the last issue of 2020, I used this column to write about the year that was. Reflecting on those simpler, pre-pandemic times, I wrote: “We had no idea what was coming”. Re-reading those words before starting this editorial for the first Metropol issue of 2021, it struck me how the same sentiment can apply for the beginning of this, new, year ahead.

We never really know what is around the corner.

So, while we can make sensible choices to look after our physical, mental and financial health. We also shouldn’t try to load ourselves up with unrealistic expectation, either.

Sure, when considered and thoughtfully executed, goals can help us achieve milestone moments we might have deemed otherwise impossible.

But there is a hefty body of research which tells us those lofty aims declared at the beginning of each year, more often than not, fail. And usually before January is even through.

I get it, there’s something seductive about a new year. That pristine diary staring at you with its blank pages, tempting you to fill each one with big, exciting and life-altering plans.

Instead, why not take the pressure off yourself in 2021 and focus on the small everyday things, like getting up 15 minutes earlier to enjoy a morning coffee at home with your significant other, or fitting a pre-bedtime dog walk in a few times a week.

Afterall, it’s those small, daily habits on which our lives are truly built.

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Wiggling THEIR WAY TO NZ

They perform for littlies, but the star power of the Wiggles is anything but. And the South Island is set to be the first place in the world to hear them perform mid-pandemic. Metropol catches up with Red Wiggle (and new father) Simon Pryce, ahead of the We’re All Fruit Salad! tour.

WORDS MELINDA COLLINS

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he beloved children’s band – made up of Emma Watkins, Lachlan Gillespie, Simon Pryce and Anthony Field – will be joined onstage by Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and their newest Wiggly Friend; Shirley Shawn the Unicorn for one of 2021’s most highly anticipated tours (in certain circles) in March.

“We have been to New Zealand a bit over the years,” says Red Wiggle Simon Pryce, who has just welcomed another Wiggles fan, his newborn son, Asher, earlier this month.

“We can’t wait [to come to New Zealand]! Normally we

would be touring up to eight months in a year. The New Zealand shows will be the first we’re doing after 12 months!

And New Zealand is a beautiful, beautiful place to come to.”

A multiple-choice quiz through the school careers advisor suggested Simon was best suited to being a gift card shop owner, but he ended up studying sports science at university before the grandson of two opera singers found his way to drama school and, later, to The Wiggles. He had known the original band and done a lot of studio work for them over the years.

In 2012 it was announced that Simon would replace Murray

Cook, who retired, along with lead singer Greg Page and Purple Wiggle, Jeff Fatt.

“Murray and I were the same size, so maybe I just fit his skivvy and pants,” laughs Simon. But he was a natural fit – and not just for the stage costume!

“It’s been eight years now, an incredible eight years. For some reason these things happen and you’re in the right place, right time.”

The tour, which coincides with the band’s 30-year anniversary, promises all the classics, with some new songs, dances, drums, bagpipes and banjos.

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The energy of the audience is so infectious; you can’t help but smile and have a great time.

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performer being able to travel the world. Meeting children and families around the world has been the standout about what we do,” explains Simon, who describes the fortunate position of being able to bring light into the lives of children and families who have been doing it tough, whether financially or medically.

He recalls singing ‘Big Red Car’ to a young boy in hospital who started singing along, when the boy’s shocked father started crying.

Turns out, those words had been the most his son had said all year.

“That’s really been the foundation of 30 years of The Wiggles and that’s what keeps us going.”

Often touring up to 300 days a year, it’s an intense workload.

Band members need to look after themselves, get enough sleep and, a prerequisite, they must love the work! “You can’t be a grumpy Wiggle,” Simon laughs.

“We’re inherently happy people, but when you’re doing shows, it could be the fourth show in a day for us. It’s tiring! But we try to remember that for a lot of the audience, it might be their first time seeing us live, so it’s up to us to give the best show possible.

“The energy of the audience is so infectious; you can’t help but smile and have a great time.”

And with the arrival of Asher the baby Wiggle, he’s going to need all the energy he can get!

The tour kicks off in Invercargill on March 19 and will take the talented team to Dunedin, Christchurch, Queenstown, Tauranga, Hamilton, Auckland, Napier and Palmerston North before finishing in Wellington on April 1.

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Instrumental to the community Rock may be in the name of this recognisable, 100 percent Kiwi owned company, but the Rockshop is far more than one genre of music. And alongside classical maestros, KBB Music, selling and renting musical instruments might be a main act – but the brand is committed to helping the musical community, too.

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irector of Webb Group of Companies, trading as KBB Music and Rockshop, Brett Wells, says the Rockshop brand has been servicing New Zealand’s musical community since 1986, with the founding “band members” still deeply involved with day to day running of the business.

KBB Music has been around since 1888,

so is very well placed - and regarded - as classical and orchestral music experts in New Zealand.

“Music drives what we do,” says Brett.

“Everybody in the company plays a musical instrument, performs, writes, records, tours or engineers (many do all of this) whether they’re running the

company, servicing the product, online or working in the stores. We’re all active musicians in our own right.”

While music lovers are served by likeminded and skilled musicians, the company is much more than just its retail offerings, says Brett.

“The company pours significant resources every year into events, performances, artists, organisations, clinics and teaching. Supporting New Zealand musicians at a fundamental level is crucial to nurture the talent to maintain our world class creative industry.”

The Rockshop has been long-time supporters of Smokefree Rockquest (from day one to be exact), Rockshop Band Quest, Show Quest and Smokefree Tangata Beats as well as other artists, organisations, events, tutoring and teaching studios.

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Poetry Knights WORDS CÉLINE GIBSON

It truly was a gathering of literary luminaries when literature and art magazine takahē celebrated 31 years of circulation with the recent launch of its 100th issue at, most fittingly, the Sign of the Takahē.

urrent takahē chair, Jeni Curtis, introduced guest speaker and takahē founder, Sandra Arnold, whose anecdotes on the birth of the magazine were both historically intriguing and entertaining.

Aotearoa Poet Laureate, David Eggleton, then read three poems: ‘A Week in the Valley’, ‘Dear Reader’, and ‘The Burning Cathedral’ - a moving poem about the fire of Notre Dame.

Next to take the stage was local poets James Norcliffe and Bernadette Hall, followed by takahē essay editor, Andrew Woods.

Cindy Botham, from Tauranga, read her poignant poem ‘From the Settlers’ Cemetery, Akaroa’, which won the takahē Monica Taylor Poetry Competition Award, 2020.

‘Strike the Pounamu’, a 100-line poem on voices of Aotearoa, was read by takahē poetry editors Gail Ingram, and Jeni.

With 84 of our country’s finest poets having contributed lines to the work - such as Vaughan Rapatahana, Sue Wootton, Karen Zelas, Michael Harlow, Siobhan Harvey, Fleur Adcock, Albert Wendt and former poet laureate Elizabeth Smither – it was, indeed, the perfect ending to a poetic night.

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buskers delight International border closures have not dimmed the lights on Canterbury’s inimitable Bread & Circus Buskers Festival, which is this year celebrating talented performers from Aotearoa’s own backyard. Until January 31, the vibrant street festival will showcase more than 30 energetic artists and performers at venues across Christchurch.

he line-up includes awardwinning comedians like The Topp Twins and Jarred Fell, cheeky host and acclaimed entertainer Rutene Spooner, cabaret superstar Nomi Cohen, and world-renowned clown Fraser Hooper.

Other acts include interactive shows like Blackboard Theatre’s musical quiz show, What the Quiz is this?!, The Biggest Little Circus, a five day workshop for aspiring teen buskers, and a busker-filled brewery tour.

Festival Director Scott Maidment says the 2021 lineup is a silver-lining to the disruption of Covid-19, as organisers can help locals rediscover the circus and musical talent here.

“The sheer breadth of artists available to us has meant that despite losing the ‘World’ in our title for 2021, we’ve not lost the ‘world-class’ from our programme.”

ChristchurchNZ General Manager Destination and Attraction, Loren Heaphy, says: “At a time when cities around the world are struggling to hold public events, Bread & Circus is an epic celebration of arts and culture, and we welcome Kiwis from across the country to Ōtautahi Christchurch to see what the fuss is about.”

Browse the programme and find showtimes or buy tickets at www.breadandcircus.co.nz.

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Elyse loves people: “I just think, when good people get together around the kitchen table - amazing things happen.”

Sharing her skills and facilitating the process enables people to fulfil their next project while creating the dream opportunity for someone else!

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Home for summer WORDS MORGAN TAIT

Christchurch model Eleni Tsavousis has forged a formidable career in front of the camera. Home from New York for summer, Metropol catches up with the local beauty about a tumultuous year in the Big Apple – and what’s in store for the one to come.

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2020, what a year. New York has been in the global spotlight for the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the city.

What has it been like living amongst the chaos?

“What a year indeed. My partner and I were supposed to have our wedding in April and I had a flight booked home to Christchurch early March to finish my wedding dress with my mum. We ended up staying until July and when we got back to New York it was a ghost town. I walked around Manhattan a few times, which is usually a bustling hub of tourists and business and was shocked to find block after block of homeless encampments. It was a very sobering time.”

Not to mention the impact on the fashion industry. We’ve seen a widespread rethink of the notion of frequent seasonal

fashion. What have your observations been about this, and how does it impact your work? What do you think we will see from the industry in 2021?

“In my time in the industry, I have become increasingly aware of its problems, and am very pleased to see companies trying to find solutions that are environmentally and socially conscious. But, I think we as consumers also have to take responsibility.

We have power and a lot of choice about how we spend. So I really try to take the time to think twice before I buy. Buy less, buy local, up-cycle, recycle, shop at thrift stores, be the hand that forces change.

Moving forward I think we are going to see a push for artisan craftsmanship, for localised production and for an understanding of who made what and where.”

But now you’re back in New Zealand (and Christchurch)! What did you get up to in your quarantine hotel – and how do you plan to spend the summer?

“Home sweet home! I am actually in quarantine as I write this! Shout out to The Sebel Hotel in Manakau! I have been so impressed by the effective and thoughtful way our government has been able to keep NZ safe and still welcome home so many returning New Zealanders. It has made me so proud and grateful to be a Kiwi.

On release, I plan to annoy my mum with as many DIY projects as I can get away with, continue my life long saga of trying to get my dad to teach me French, guilt my brother into taking annual leave to hang out with me, catch up with my wonderful whanau and friends and take my husband on his first Kiwi tramp! I smile just thinking about it.”

And what does 2021 have in store for you?

“2020 was definitely a lesson in impermanence and being flexible with what the world delivers to us. I feel so lucky we have come through unscathed relative to so many we know and many we don’t.

Honestly, I don’t know what my future holds; for now I’m looking forward to having a few months at home with my family and working with amazing creative Kiwis!”

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Tell us a bit about your upbringing in Christchurch and how this led to your modelling career?

“I was born in Christchurch, but then spent my childhood years in Nassau in the Bahamas. At 13, we all moved back to NZ and I started to hear more about how my mum and aunt had worked in the industry, but I can’t say I ever thought about it as a career for me. When I was 15 I got approached a few times. I didn’t pursue either advance, but a year or so later a friend of my mum’s, Sharon Ng, asked me to do a shoot for her. I remember feeling super embarrassed, but also flattered to be considered for her beautiful work, so I said yes and we shared a lovely (freezing) winter’s day shooting in the Port Hills. After that I walked for her in a show and then started working more regularly. It’s been a pretty incredible ride and the industry has given me so much. I’ve been working for more than 15 years now and I am so grateful for the gift of being able to live and work around the world. It’s taken me to live in Australia, Hamburg, Berlin, London, South Africa, Los Angeles and New York.

I get to meet new people in new places every day for work which I love. I’m truly so grateful for it and how it has shaped my life.”

The Pandemic Pivot

Celebrating small Canterbury businesses innovating in hard times

Your new normal local WORDS KIRTSEN WICK

Sitting on a bar stool surrounded by beautiful oak paneling, stained glass windows and traditional liquor advertising, you’d be forgiven for thinking you were in a well-established pub in Ireland. T.Oloughlin’s however is in a suburban street in Ōtautahi Christchurch – sitting in front of a swimming pool in a leafy backyard.

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easuring 4.2 by 2.8m this is a bespoke “Paddy’s Bar” designed and built by My Little Pub Company, the brainchild of local commercial designer Steve Rosling.

My Little Pub was born out of a request from a mate during the Covid-19 lockdown. It’s no surprise he asked Steve, who

as founder of Element 17 has designed a number of iconic spaces, including Lumière Cinemas, Queenstown’s Pub on Wharf, Ferg’s Bar, and dozens of hospitality venues nationally over the years.

Gazing around the small but perfectly formed pub, no detail has been missed, right down

to the black and white family photos of great grandparents, and carefully curated Irish memorabilia.

“You know you’re in a great Irish pub when it feels like you’ve popped into someone’s living room to share a pint,” says Steve.

“It’s a genuine intimate pub

experience. Before you know it, you’re sharing pints or a whiskey and some quality craic. It’s not just about the beer, it’s about recreating the environment and culture of the pub and the sanctuary it provides.”

My Little Pub is not just little Irish pubs – there’s also The Pom which brings the best of British to your place, The Local which is quintessentially Kiwi, or let your imagination run riot with Flash Harry.

With the uncertainty of Covid-19 still hovering over the country, a pint-sized pub in your own backyard could be just the answer to a great night out (but in). Check it out at mylittlepub.co.nz.

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Often when purchasing a business, you take over staff who have specific industry knowledge, and you can “piggy-back” on that knowledge. Good general knowledge of business can be applied over a wide range of businesses and can provide real advantage to a purchaser, who can then learn specific knowledge while settling in to the new business.

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THE BEAUTY REPORT. We’ve pulled together some of the best products, concepts and services to hit the beauty world.

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“They will get your teeth straight in a shorter timeframe. Quite often from three to 12 months and in a lot of cases as little as six months. They are often cheaper than conventional braces and less painful.”

Aptly named Fastbraces, the trending teeth correctors promise to make braces a fast paced process. Metropol caught up with Dr Anthony Wood of Bradley Wood Dentist in Merivale to answer some common questions about the innovative approach.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FASTBRACES AND CONVENTIONAL BRACES? “Both use brackets and wires and will move your teeth into new and better positions in the end. Either way, you get a healthier, better-looking smile. One difference is that Fastbraces use special triangular brackets.

This affects the forces exerted by the arch wire as well as using the flexibility of the wire. With Fastbraces, the crowns and the roots of your teeth can be moved at the same time. This is what has the most dramatic effect on the total time required to get the job done.”

WILL I NEED TO WEAR RETAINERS? “With the complete alignment of the roots of the teeth, retention is needed every day. The most common reason is to help your teeth stay set in their new positions after wearing braces. It’s important to wear your retainer because as your body grows, your teeth do some shifting.”

Phone (03) 355 7890, email info@bradleywood.co.nz or book online for a free consultation with Dr Anthony Wood. www.bradleywooddentists.co.nz

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Beauty and skincare expert Lauren O’Connell, known as The Ingredients Queen, raves about the hydrating effects of the snow mushroom (Tremella Fuciformis). She also mentions that it improves skin’s elasticity and with continual use can give you that glowing goodness. You can find a Snow Mushroom Water Serum by Volition Beauty at Mecca.

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Clever marketing or trendy packaging may draw your eye when browsing for makeup but it’s the back or bottom of the label that holds the most critical information. With skincare skyrocketing in popularity and options becoming endless, it’s important for consumers to know what ingredients they’re putting on or in their body, here’s what the experts say to look out for, ingredient-wise, in 2021.

Tranexamic acid is yet to be a topical skincare ingredient, but rumour has it that 2021 is going to be its year.

Dr Preema London Clinic’s medical director Dr Preema Vig says the ingredient “reduces skin discolouration and evens pigmentation, it also targets photo damage, brightens the skin and improves fine lines and wrinkles.”

TIME TO SLIME: Snail mucin, aka snail slime, has loped into the skincare vernacular recently.

In 2021, it’s emerging as the hot ingredient for hydrators everywhere, especially face creams. Dermatologist Dr Hadley King, of New York’s Skinney Medspa, says snail mucin’s makeup includes glycoproteins, hyaluronic acid and glycolic acid – all of which have long-documented benefits for the skin.

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50 shades of silver When it comes to embracing the grey, there really is something for everyone, it’s a natural process but it does not have to be a gruelling one. When teamed with a precision cut, the result is transformative explains V for Hair and Beauty Master Stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee.

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A referral to The Endoscopy Clinc for bowel cancer screening can give you peace of mind.

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Managing bowel cancer risk New Zealand has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world affecting one in eighteen Kiwis every year. Gastrointestinal surgeon, Mr Ross Roberts of The Endoscopy Clinic in Christchurch says the risk can be reduced. Metropol spoke to Ross Roberts to find out more about reducing the risk of succumbing to the condition.

WHAT STEPS CAN PEOPLE TAKE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BOWEL CANCER? “The good news is that there is a high chance of cure from bowel cancer if it is detected early. People can be proactive about reducing risk. Prevention is much better than cure and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key. There is a list of ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ around lifestyle choices – things you should do more of and things you should do less of.”

WHAT SHOULD WE BE DOING MORE OF? “This is all to do with risk reduction, not risk elimination.

So maintaining a high level of physical exercise is important, up to 30 minutes a day. Eat plenty of fibre rich food and wholegrains. Aim to eat at least five portions a day of fruit and vegetables. Drink plenty of water.”

WHAT SHOULD WE BE DOING LESS OF? “Avoid excess weight, preferably by increasing physical activity. Eat less food containing sugars and products with white flour or high in animal fats. In particular eat

less of preserved meats such as ham and salami. Drink fewer than three glasses of wine or beer a day. Do not smoke.”

WHAT OTHER MEASURES CAN PEOPLE TAKE? “Be aware of family history. Having close relatives who have developed bowel cancer increases the risk. Also be aware of the common signs and symptoms of bowel cancer - changes in the normal pattern of going to the toilet that continue for several weeks (such as diarrhoea, constipation, or a feeling that your bowel doesn’t empty completely), blood in your bowel motion, tiredness and weight loss.”

WHAT ABOUT SCREENING? “Yes, the best prevention is screening to detect any pre-cancerous changes in the bowel. The most effective form of screening is a colonoscopy. Government funded screening was introduced to Christchurch late in 2020.

Learn to consider bowel screening in the same way as we are accustomed to regard mammograms.”

If you think you or a member of your family may have the symptoms of bowel cancer or if your GP says you need screening, a referral to The Endoscopy Clinic can give you peace of mind. Phone (03) 961 6666 or fill out a referral form online. www.endoscopyclinic.co.nz Metropol 21 January, 2021 29

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The tipple effect WORDS JESS MURRAY

Late summer is the perfect time to whip out all the refreshing cocktail concoctions many mastered during the infamous lockdown.

Whether you need a refresher or additional recipes to add to your repertoire, Metropol has collated cocktails of choice so you can sip away the last of the long, warm summer days.

PIMM’S CUP The Mix’s recipe for this classic is quick, easy and serves 10 people – awesome for those barbeques and catchups. It only requires 500ml of Pimm’s, 1L of both lemonade and ginger ale, fresh cucumber, mint and seasonal fruit. There’s no real art to putting this together, as you simply do just that… put it all together. Serve in a glass bowl or dispenser for added pizzaz.

LEMON AND ORANGE SANGRIA

THE BEACHY KEEN

Nadia Lim comes to the rescue (again) with a delectable recipe for traditional sangria. It calls for one bottle of Spanish red wine; 400 to 500ml of dry lemonade; 1½ cups of orange juice; 1/2 lemon, juiced; one orange and lemon both sliced; and lots of ice cubes. Lim suggests letting the mixture sit in the fridge so the flavours can meld together, before adding the ice.

Liquor King tingle our tastebuds with this fruity mix with a kick. You will just need 30ml of vodka, 15ml passionfruit syrup, ½ cup canned peaches, 20ml lemon juice, 30ml orange juice, ice and fresh mint. Throw all of your ingredients into a blender and hit go. Garnish with mint, enjoy your cocktail for one... and maybe four or five more after that.

Tastes so good you don’t need sauce!

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No matter how quality your sanger, many a beautiful sausage is ruined on the summer BBQ by well-meaning cooks who don’t understand the finesse and expertise required to cook a perfect banger.

Here are Bangers ‘N’ Bacon’s hot tips to get the best possible snag this summer (and beyond):

NO PRICKS Quality sausages do not need to be pricked, if you do you will lose the flavours in the sausage such as those in the Mild Italian Pork & Beef Sausage.

NOT TOO COOL A sausage should be at room temperature before cooking so take it out of the fridge 20 minutes before. This allows it to cook evenly.

AND NOT TOO HOT!

Sausage aficionados appreciate a perfectly cooked snag on a summer BBQ. For those who suffer from food intolerances, having a sausage that is gluten, wheat, dairy, soy and nightshade free with no added preservatives, stabilisers, MSG or flavour enhancers – is the ultimate summer BBQ staple.

Regrettably, a lot of BBQs only have two temperature settings: high and very high.

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No ordinary café Artistic sweet pastries and (almost) too good looking to eat handcrafted chocolates sit alongside an exceptional menu and cabinet food offerings at Good Street Deli.

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Using prestigious brand, Callebaut, head chef Edwin Peng produces beautiful, handcrafted chocolates.

Mouth-watering natural flavours from real ingredients include sea salt, berry, Earl Grey, coffee, whisky and more – all hand painted in stunning glossy finishes. The galaxy finish is noteworthy; its glittery swirl notoriously hard to create.

Edwin makes the treats weekly, but once purchased can be stored at room temperature for up to three months, making them great for gifts or special occasions. The high tea further showcases Edwin’s skills as a Shanghai-trained pastry chef who has

worked for the Heritage Hotel in Queenstown and Waipuna Hotel in Auckland.

Featuring sweet treats like artistic lemon white chocolate mousse cakes disguised as a fresh yellow lemon complete with green stalk and leaf, and a dark chocolate mousse cake as a delicate red rose.

Savoury items include premium seafood and beautiful sandwiches, pastries, and scones.

Elsewhere on the café menu, breakfast include pancakes, French toast, smashed avo and an omelette, with lunch featuring a Karaage chicken burger, meatball pasta, pork cutlet curry – and a suite of salads, sandwiches and other cabinet goodies including a very popular spinach and cream cheese scone.

Open Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm and 9am to 3pm on weekends.

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Housed in a new building with a clear roof, repurposed 120-year-old Lyttelton fishing boat as the bar, and packed with plants, Arbour Woodfired Pizza is like walking into a giant glass house. With a menu that follows the seasons using almost 100% NZ sourced ingredients, our highly experienced, dedicated pizza chefs work with our beautiful woodfired oven to produce stunning artisanal pizza you can’t get anywhere else.

For an experience like no other, visit Arbour Woodfired Pizza.

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Let our experienced baristas create amazing coffee for you and then whip up a Puppuccino for your four legged friend! Our cabinet food showcases our hand crafted goodies or choose from our expansive menu. We cater to a broad range of dietary requirements. Open 7 days.

Pet Central Papanui Superstore 11 Langdons Road, Papanui Ph 0800 48 77 38 www.petcentral.co.nz/central-bark-cafe.html

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Corner of Armagh & New Regent Sts (168 Armagh Street) Central Christchurch Open 7 days, Weekdays 7.00am-4pm, Weekends 8am-4.30pm Ph 027 346 0140 www.facebook.com/bellechc

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BUNCO’S Amberley

CAFE MAYFIELD Mayfield

FIG RESTAURANT & BAR Papanui

Whether you are passing through Amberley or looking for a great destination café to visit, you’ll be made to feel welcome at Bunco’s.

We take pride in making everything onsite including brioche burger buns, pies, homemade ice cream and sweet treats in the cabinet. We have a great selection of glutenfree pies and slices too! We are a locally owned family business and treat all our customers like they’re part of our family.

Cafe Mayfield offers a variety of options including our new café menu or dine out on fish and chips from our take away menu.

Large range of freshly made sandwiches, slices and scones to select from as well as lots of other delicious cabinet food. We are child friendly offering an exciting new play-ground area. Our menu offers a vast range of gluten friendly and vegan options. We look forward to welcoming you on your next visit!

Serving a range of fine cuisines that can truly be described as international to suit any occasion. Situated on site at the Quality Hotel Elms in Papanui and open daily for breakfast and dinner, they pride themselves on their mouth-watering food - including a range of gluten-free and vegetarian options and their comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Coffee from 6am, all day bar menu. Dinner from 5pm

Open 6 days: 6am - 4pm 47 Carters Road, Amberley info@buncos.co.nz Ph 03 423 6285

1992 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road, Mayfield Ph 03 303 6210

456 Papanui Road, Christchurch e.dine@figrestaurant.co.nz Ph 03 352 4903 www.figrestaurant.co.nz

BOO RADLEY’S FOOD & LIQUOR City

GATEWOOD MARKET Tai Tapu

CRAFT ROOM CAFE Heathcote

Welcome to Gatewood Market! The boutique stalls offer a range of hand crafted, unique, artisan and NZ made products including home and garden decor, plants, furniture, clothing and accessories for all ages, arts and crafts, jewellery, beauty products, pet care, giftware, gourmet food, pony rides, a bouncy castle and more. Every 3rd Sunday of the month during the summer season!

Located in the Heathcote Valley, our space is owned and operated by a small team of friendly locals. Our space is eclectic and up-cycled with all-day sunshine and an easy-going vibe. Our team bake everything in our cabinet including plant-based, gluten-free, and vegan options. We proudly serve Prima coffee which roasts locally.

We also feature local arts, crafts, and products.

We are all about supporting local.

We are an award winning southern-USA styled bar & restaurant with a distinctly New Zealand twist. We offer a great sharing plate selection, complimented with exceptional cocktails, craft beers, and a hand picked wine list.

We are available for function hire for up to 110 people as well as having live music every Wednesday to Saturday.

Level 1/98 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central Open 7 Days Ph. 03 366 9906 www.booradleys.co.nz 34 21 January, 2021 Metropol

Upcoming Market Dates: 21 Feb, 21 March 788 Old Tai Tapu Road (child & dog friendly)

1/66 Port Hills Road, Heathcote.

Spring/Summer Hours Mon-Fri 7.30am-4pm Sat -Sun 8am-4.30pm Instagram/Facebook: @craftroomcafe Email: craftroomcafe@gmail.com

THE DISH City

CAFE STIR City

THE MILK BAR West Melton

For people who love to eat good food.

Asian Fusion Food at its best.

Vegan and Vegetarian friendly food.

Licensed and the perfect place for end ofallyear kinds Christmas of functions.

Functions.

For excellent Switch Espresso coffee and a friendly atmosphere in lovely heritage surrounds, look no further than Cafe Stir. Located in New Regent Street with Christchurch’s historic tram making periodic stops right out in front, this is a spot to easily while away a pleasant morning. With all day breakfast and lunch, the grammable pink eggs benny and many other delicious menu and cabinet items, Cafe Stir has you covered.

Fish n Chips Burgers Nachos American Hot Dogs Milk Shakes/Slushies – every flavour!

Soft Serve Ice Cream Licensed Kids Play area Old-School Space Invaders Machine Dine In/Take Away Hours - 11am to 7.30pm(ish) - 7 days

Lunch Special - $15 Open 7 days Lunch: Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm Dinner: Dinner:Mon-Sun Mon-Fri 5pm-9.30pm 5pm-9.30pm 376 Montreal Street, City Centre.

Ph 03 925 9787 www.thedish.co.nz

27 New Regent Street, City Central Ph 03 371 7219 cafestirchch@gmail.com

736 Weedons Ross Road, West Melton Village Ph 03 421 3626

COSY CAFE FORMOSA Ashburton

COSY CAFÉ Casebrook

TWO FAT POSSUMS West Melton

Thank you for your support for the past year.

Formosa is taking a short break until the 24th January 2021.

We will be open for business as usual on Monday 25th January and look forward to seeing all our loyal customers again.

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 7am – 4pm

Gold Card Lunches Mon-Fri Mon/Tue Wood-fired pizzas $20 Tues Quiz night - free entry & prizes Wednesday $15 Burgers Thursday $20 Steak Night Sunday $10 Waffles Function Room - fundraisers/private functions Takeaways available

May the New Year bring you happiness, and prosperity. Wishing you a joyous 2021!

173 West Street, Ashburton Open Mon-Sat only. Ph 03 308 7874 www.formosainash.com info@formosainash.com

24/150 Cavendish Road, Casebrook Ph. 03 352 0412 www.facebook.com/cosycafe1/

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Summer in a can The magic of a New Zealand summer has been canned thanks to local winery Melton Estate. Because this year, its latest harvest of Summer Love Sparkling Riesling can also be found in handy 330ml cans.

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n a year where summer tastes even better, this popular light pink spritzy drop has light floral notes of honey suckle, lychee, strawberries, red fruits and cherry blossom. Also available by the bottle, the tipple is the perfect summer pairing – ideal for beach days, long lunches and evening barbecues, camping trips and music festivals.

Melton Estate Owner Tracy Caunter says the cans have been made with a biodegradable can ring in keeping with

its commitment to responsible business practices as recognised by its Qualmark 4 Star Plus rating and Silver Sustainable Tourism Award.

Summer Love Sparkling Riesling can be purchased in selected stores in 330ml cans or 375ml and 750ml bottles. But Tracy warmly invites and encourages wine lovers to venture out to the winery and restaurant on Weedons Ross Road, West Melton.

www.meltonestate.co.nz

Creative, delicious dishes We cater for all food needs. From a range of delicious platters, through to delicious desserts.

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03 307 9249 | 427 West Street Allenton, Ashburton

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Delicious duo

Only one hour from Christchurch, one ninety nine is a café and espresso bar that’s tucked into an alleyway at 199 Burnett Street, Ashburton.

e’ve been told there’s a definite Wellington and Wanaka vibe going on here, so that speaks volumes,” says owners Gareth and Jamie Cadogan.

Gareth and wife Jamie have worked in the hospitality industry for the past 17 years; they ran cafes in Oamaru before opening one ninety nine in July 2020.

A personal, hands-on service is paramount to this hard-working couple; apart from one other staff member, it’s Gareth and Jamie manning the cabinets and counter, preparing menu food, pouring espressos, and making the delicious, locally sourced food onsite.

“One ninety nine was born from a love of outstanding coffee, amazing food and a passion for hospitality,” says Gareth.

Catering is another major component to the business – from corporate events, workplace morning or afternoon teas, a special anniversary celebration or Christmas function, nothing is considered too big or too small.

There’s even a dedicated family space. “As the parents of

four kids ourselves, we know how great it feels to enjoy five minutes with a coffee and delicious food, and let kids be kids with zero worries!”

Check out the café on Instagram @oneninetynine.cafe, phone (03) 307 7477 or email oneninetyninecafe@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/oneninetynine.cafe

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Now open: 3/54 Holmwood Road, Merivale www.charliandcoco.com

Shop Local

Eat - Drink - Play Daily Specials Functions Quiz Nights Meetings!

Superb food, great prices. Ample free parking! Your new local!

THE ELMWOOD

1 Normans Road, Strowan, Christchurch Open 7 Days 10am-11pm Ph 03 355 5345 www.theelmwood.co.nz Metropol 21 January, 2021 37

HOON HAY THAI Hoon Hay

SALMON HEAVEN Bush Inn

True deals. Great Taste.

Daily Specials inside!

Receive 10% Off your first online order Limited time only!

Open: Tues-Sat Lunch 11am-2pm Dinner 5pm-9pm Sun-Dinner 5pm-9pm

Thank you for your support in 2020 and we wish all our customers an enjoyable and busy 2021.

If you have not seen our new frozen additions - handmade gourmet salmon and mussel pizzas and pies, they are worth a try. Great for these summer evenings too – handy to take out when needed.

9 Coppell Place, Hoon Hay Christchurch Ph 03 339 0320 www.hoonhaythai.com

Now Open - In the Provedore of the Bush Inn Centre Open 7 Days Ph. 021 184 6113 www.salmonheaven.nz

JAPANZ BAKERY South City Mall

HALSWELL BAKERY & CAFÉ Halswell

LEVEL ONE CRAFT BEER & COFFEE BAR New Brighton

Come in now for your delicious croissant or pies with beautiful layers.

Chocolate croissant, almond croissants and apple pies. Now serving steak, mince, chicken, bacon ‘n egg and vegetarian pies.

Frozen pies also available stocks limited.

Call in to Japanz Bakery for a delightful experience!

Picnics at the beach, boot parties at the races, work shouts, birthday parties, BBQs, or just because!

South City Mall, Colombo Street Open 7 Days Ph 03 943 4066

346 Halswell Road Ph 322 4600 shop@halswellbakery.co.nz www.halswellbakery.co.nz

LAKEHOUSE RESTAURANT Lake Hood - Ashburton A stunning lake side restaurant offering a low and slow American BBQ menu plus a lunch and dinner a la carte menu. Great indoor/ outdoor areas for catching up with friends. Excellent meeting spaces and conference facilities.

5 minutes off the main highway from Ashburton.

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

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

Open 7 days.

Cauli & Avo Salad is back!

Hello summer salads, deck sessions and live music.

Seasoned spiced chickpeas with crunchy cauliflower & avo wrapped in a date and mustard dressing served on a bed of greens.

See you soon.

Level 1/217 Marine Parade Ph. 03 423 3170 www.levelone.nz

NUMBER FIVE Templeton

ROOM 205 COFFEE HOUSE Fendalton

THE PEDAL PUSHER Addington

A delicious oasis just off the Main South highway Number 5 Café located at Templeton is a simple turn right after the Cookie Time factory when you are travelling south. Located over the rail tracks and on the left beside the Templeton pharmacy. Stop by and spoil your taste buds with a delicious Kumara & Vege Pie or some of the other gorgeous house-made yummy food, including gluten-free options.

We are a local and friendly café in Fendalton.

Serving fresh homemade food (GF, VG, DF, KETO) and barista-made coffee.

We can cater for up to 60 people in our upstairs area that offers privacy and comfortable seating.

Our customers tell us we are the best choice for their brunch/lunch meeting!

Delicious Meals, Refreshing Beverages, Relaxing Atmosphere.

5 Kirk Road, Templeton Located in the Templeton Medical Centre Ph 021 177 5507

PROTOCOL Cashmere Dine at Protocol!

Enjoy the delicious new spring/summer menu in the new surrounds of Protocols refurbished restaurant.

Try the new $15 lunch menu available Monday - Thursday until 3pm, or dine in our sun soaked courtyard

2 Colombo Street, Cashmere Ph 03 964 2880 functions@protocolbar.co.nz www.protocolbar.co.nz

205 Fendalton Road, Fendalton (corner Clyde and Fendalton Road) Open 7 Days Ph 03 351 1488 www.facebook.com/Room205chch/

Book your function now!

Come and enjoy our warm atmosphere and friendly service.

Open: 7 days 11am till late 284 Lincoln Road, Addington Ph 03 335 0095 www.pedalpusherchristchurch.co.nz pedalpusheraddington

RETRO KITCHEN Ashburton

LITTLE RIVER CAFE & STORE Little River

Visit and experience our 1960s themed restaurant. We have a great range of entrees, mains and desserts. Specialties include our crumbed camembert, waffles with bacon, ham steaks & chicken parmigiana.

Enjoy ice cream sundaes, banana fritters, mud cakes, smoothies, milkshakes, spiders and so much more.

Prices range from $7.50 to $19.50 Lunch: Wed-Sun, Dinner: Thur, Fri, Sat.

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.

184 Burnett Street, Ashburton Ph 03 307 0210

Main Road, Little River Open 7 Days Ph 03 325 1933

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ALI’S LEMONS

TASTE OF KIWI Springfield

URBAN ESCAPE Wigram/Sockburn

A taste of Kiwi food, community, and hospitality. Serving delicious cabinet food and lunch menu, gourmet Canterbury pies, local organic coffee, and weekend breakfast!

Great range of vegetarian, gluten free and vegan options.

The only stop you need on the Great Alpine Highway. Come check out the new kids on the block!

New Year, New menu, New hours!

We have extended our opening hours to opening Saturdays with the addition of launching our full breakfast menu. Paired well with delicious coffee from Prima Roastery.

We take such pride in making everything here on site, including our relishes. Making every dish fresh to order.

A lux industrial cafe space, for everyone to escape everyday life.

5666 West Coast Road, Springfield Open 7 Days Ph 03 318 4840

Fresh ••Traditional Traditional •• Distinctive.

Distinctive.

Fresh Lemon Limoncello, Caramelisedjust Onion & Preserved perfect!

LemonsStraight, will enhance your cheeseboard, or with bubbles, barbecuesit’s and slow cooked comfort food. summer in a glass.

Organic lemons, all natural.

Choose your strength: 20 or 27% alc.

Available at Christchurch Farmers’ Market.

Contact Ali: alislemons@gmail.com www.alislemons.co.nz

Open 6 days a week Mon-Fri - 6am-2.30pm, Sat - 8am-1pm 1 Treffers Road, Wigram, Christchurch Ph 0272 810 567

OSCARS DINER CAFE Locally roasted coffee, handmade food and a great breakfast, lunch & dinner menu!

Pop in to 125 Main South Road, Sockburn and try us for yourself!

Monday to Saturday, every week. @oscarsdinercafe Ph.027 310 6369 125 Main South Road www.facebook.com/oscarsdinercafe

WAFFLE HAUS City Enjoy fresh Belgian Waffles, Gourmet Shakes, award winning Deep South Ice Cream and Mojo Coffee. Relax and watch the world go by outside or sit upstairs and enjoy the New Regent Street vibe from above. Perfect after dinner or after show treat.

12 New Regent Street Ph 0210 284 4410 www.wafflehaus.co.nz 40 21 January, 2021 Metropol

YE-CHON KOREAN BBQ Riccarton Ye-Chon is a new Korean BBQ spot serving up a generous range of traditional Korean Cuisine in a contemporary setting. The family thrives to serve genuine Korean food but also share their culture with Christchurch. Ye-Chon specialises in “Korean Barbeque”, a dining format rooted around communal values. Their in-house wetaged cuts grilled over charcoals and generous hospitality is sure to keep you craving!

95 Riccarton Road, Windmill Shopping Centre Open 6 Days: Mon-Sat 11.30am-8.30pm Ph 03 341 3314

ATAAHUA WINES Ataahua 2018 Riesling Instantly appealing, this is a rich, medium style. Attractively scented, it has strong, citrusy, peachy, slightly appley flavours, showing good delicacy, and a lovely balance of sweetness and mouth-watering acidity.

Drink now or cellar. $26.

Reviewed by Michael Cooper.

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MELTON ESTATE

NATIVE THAI FOOD & CAFE

EDENS HARVEST

Treat your friends and family to beautiful boutique wine from Melton Estate.

Visit our Cellar Door in West Melton or shop online.

Open Thursday to Sunday 10am to 5pm.

Cnr Weedons Ross & Johnson Roads, West Melton, Christchurch Ph. 03 347 4968 www.meltonestate.co.nz

New menu! Come in for good food, great coffee or a milkshake this summer. Authentic Thai food and barista coffee special combo for only $14! *T&C’s apply.

Open Mon-Fri from 9am, Sat from 11am 03 343 3318 or at the Riccarton Sunday Market 88D Riccarton Road (corner of Riccarton and Straven Rds) nativethaifood@hotmail.com

We are here to provide you with fresh produce and friendly service. Try our tasty ice-cream made in-store with real fruits this summer! There is something at Edens Harvest for everyone.

FIONA’S FOOD

UNA BAKERY

A Bakery treasure trove at the bottom of the hill. An easy location for you to pop in and stock up on our bakery products. Delicious hand made cakes, Danish pastries, pies, sausage rolls and Underground Coffee.

Catering also available.

73 Centaurus Rd, Huntsbury Ph. 337 8214

Gourmet salads customised to your requirements. Interesting combinations and flavours that will excite and wow your guests.

Mob 027 229 5671 www.fionasfood.co.nz

THE KITCHEN CUPBOARD We stock quality brands at great prices.

Catering for your everyday kitchen needs as well as those specialty items. If we don’t have it chances are we can get it - just ask.

34b Talbot Street, Geraldine P. 03 693 8632 E. info@thekitchencupboard.co.nz www.thekitchencupboard.co.nz

209 Waimairi Road, Ilam Shopping Complex Open Mon-Sat

SISSY’S KITCHENETTE

WORLD CUISINE

Sissy’s Kitchenette offers Keto and Glutenfree baked goods. We serve fresh cakes in a variety of flavours and customised for any occasion. We specialise in Filipino baking, bringing you an authentic taste to enjoy.

301A Lincoln Road, Addington sissys.kitchenette@gmail.com Ph: 027 563 2125 or 027 841 2233

It’s time to relax and enjoy the company of friends and family. Take time out, let World Cuisine cater your gathering with great international cuisine that is inclusive of all dietary requirements. Enquire about our inhome cooking lessons & parties.

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Bedside manner WORDS MELINDA COLLINS

The ultimate organiser ensuring everything you need is at arm’s reach, bedside tables combine both form and function.

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hether you like to let it all hang out with an open design or tuck it all away with a drawer, there’s an option for everyone and choosing the right design can play an important role when it comes to your comfort and wellbeing.

First things first, bedside tables have traditionally been purchased in pairs.

But that’s no longer the case. Choosing two different designs or simply just having one bedside table is a great way to express your creativity and mix things up.

As with all your furniture, it’s important for your bedside tables to vibe with your overall theme, whether it’s ultra-modern,

rustic or somewhere in between.

The laws of feng shui dictates a preference for soft or rounded corners and these curved options are becoming increasingly popular, creating a softer vibe in this space.

Timber tables, with their natural vibes, are a strong antidote to our techheavy lifestyles, creating a calming effect that we’re craving right now, while whites and greens offer another option to satisfy the senses.

Meanwhile, designers are expecting bedside tables devoid of legs and bases to have a serious moment in 2021, attached instead directly to the wall to create a floating effect.

Looking for inspiration for your commercial or home office space?

Visit our showroom at 80 Hayton Rd, Wigram P. 03 377 5982 www.cof.co.nz 42 21 January, 2021 Metropol

Divide & conquer WORDS MELINDA COLLINS

From free-flowing spaces to cosy, intimate zones, it seems we’re closing the door on open plan living as we look to the home trends ahead of us.

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nterior design inspiration behemoth, Pinterest, is hailing “more door” as one of the next biggest trends to hit the home in 2021 and beyond, with the art of sectioning off your house plans – or in the very least, utilising dividers and partitions to create intimate spaces – the talk of the interior design world this year.

Because open plan spaces are bright, airy, inviting, great for entertaining, encourage family togetherness and offer endless design opportunities, they come too

with a number of downsides – little privacy, a lack of clearly defined zones and a large space that can feel overwhelming.

However, dividing a room, either visually or physically, is the perfect antidote, creating smaller, more intimate and functional zones. The best part? If you’re not starting from scratch, you don’t need to build permanent walls that may disturb the flow and feel of your space.

We’ve pulled together four easy ways to divide and conquer.

RUGGED UP Area rugs are a great way to clearly define zones, such as a dining area. The lack of permanence with this option means you can change things up when you want to update the vibe.

SAVVY STORAGE An open bookcase or shelving unit is a quick and easy way to create distinct zones within your living area, without having to permanently close off your space – an option which is both fabulous and functional!

ON A ROLL Wallpaper is the ultimate way to create visual boundaries, creating separation between a TV space, a reading nook and a dining area. Just make sure you support these spaces with furniture and art placement.

SCREEN TIME A privacy screen or room divider offers a space-savvy solution if you want a physical room divider that’s not fixed and easy to move. Some modern options are designed to be fixed from the ceiling.

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On deck

Spending time dining, reclining or socialising on the decking of your home or bach is synonymous with summer. An almost non-negotiable when it comes to al fresco living (and entertaining), a dreamy deck set up – when done right can not only transcend daytime and night, but season, too.

Making dream kitchens comes true.

Custom craftmanship

Specialising in renovating, replacing and designing kitchens, Dream Doors Kitchens knows how to create a fabulous and functional space in the heart of your home.

Old technique, classical woodwork to last, look good and function. Hand built with care and experience. Shipped as a custom package or assembled onsite.

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Your home should also uniquely reflect who you are and how you want to live. At our award winning architectural and interior design practice, we share a culture of collaboration and a passion for architecture. We will work with you to achieve unique and inspiring results matched to the site and your specific requirements.

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ummer is undoubtedly the season most associated with deck living; as homebodies embrace the outdoors in the warmer temperatures and longer days. Even as day turns to night, the deck is often a place spent talking and laughing the night away.

As design and technology advances across building materials, furniture and appliances, outdoor areas have evolved from seasonal retreats into year-round habitats which add another living space to the home.

Retractable louvre systems provide an optional roof for protection from the elements; gas heating and fire pits create practical ambience, and outdoor kitchens go beyond a simple BBQ to include fridges, pizza ovens and benchtops.

Outdoor furniture constructed in durable materials and fabrics creates lounge-worthy spaces, which can even be finished with outdoor rugs and outdoor televisions.

Tips for taking your deck to the next level IN AND OUT: The comforts of lounge and dining areas are no longer confined indoors. Many brands create stylish furniture and appliances especially for outdoor living; built to withstand the elements, without compromising your aesthetic.

ENTERTAINMENT PLUS: Electronics are also being designed to keep up to speed with outdoor living. Especially designed outdoor televisions and sounds systems ensure you can listen to music or watch that unmissable sports match unhindered by the elements.

IN THE KITCHEN: Full-spec outdoor kitchens are growing in popularity, as consumers want to take both the dinner party and the prep outdoors. Multifunctional barbecues capable of creating a full size feast come in contemporary designs, as do pizza ovens and outdoor fridges.

Stylish & affordable home staging FIRST IMPRESSIONS MATTER. Show your home at its absolute best, resulting in a faster sale at a higher price. Affordable pricing and top rate service guaranteed. www.jazitup.co.nz | Ph: 021 123 4418 | jaz.it.up18@gmail.com

Premium paving and walling stone Cool down and stay sun-safe We are half-way through summer already which means autumn is just around the corner. Keep yourselves and your guests protected and extend the outdoor entertaining season by contacting the team at Louvre Solutions. This way you will ensure that your outdoor area provides shade and protection from the elements. Make your place the centre of attention with the perfect louvre solution. www.louvresolutions.co.nz | Ph: 0275 356 286

Deccan Stone provides high quality, ethically sourced natural stone paving and walling stone at competitive prices. Matched with expert advice and service, your choice won’t slip away.

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2021 in colour WORDS MORGAN TAIT

Each December, the design world turns its attention to one announcement: The Pantone Colour of the Year. For just the second time in its 22 year history, two colours were selected as the hues which will define the year ahead - Ultimate Gray and Illuminating, a vivacious yellow.

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antone says the colours for 2021 are opposing, yet complimentary – signalling a theme of unity and mutual support which reflects the year which has been, and the one to come. While grey is solid and dependable, yellow is

optimistic and bright.

Together, these colours symbolise comfort, hope and fortitude, and this is Metropol’s take on how you can incorporate the shades (and their meanings) into your abode this year, and beyond.

Steady any room with a grey palette. Brosa Palermo 3 Seater Sofa in Cloud Grey

Comforting greys – in more ways than one. Lujo Large Floor Cushion

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Better than new Sustainability has grown in popularity as a business buzzword in recent times, but Christchurch surface and kitchen renewal wizards MF Turnbull have been living reuse, repair and recycle ethos for more than three decades.

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xperts in paint, stain, polyurethane and polished finishes on furniture and joinery, there is very little in the home that Monique and Murray Turnbull and their team cannot regenerate. And because they were doing it before it was fashionable, they are ahead of the design curve – serving up stylish projects which makeover any home.

“We’ve always been a cost-effective option for making fittings and furniture new again, but now more and more people are also considering how to get what they want with less impact on the environment,” says Monique.

The longstanding company has been working to further enhance its green credentials, working with suppliers to start phasing out solvent-based products in favour of waterborne applications.

“By changing the colour, you get to reuse and so reduce waste going to landfill and energy used in manufacturing new,” she says.

“We find that many kitchens are already well laid out and some are kitchens by name designers. These often only need minor alterations such as changing a cupboard to drawers, removing or replacing cupboards over fridge, microwave areas or oven surrounds.”

Murray says business has surged since lockdown, as many people considered what improvement they’d like to make in their homes after spending so much time there.

“We can recolour any type of surface that manufacturers can make. Even doors where the plastic coating is breaking down, we can remove the coating and apply

the colour you want to the underlying substrate.

“A refinish is also an easy way to refresh the kitchen if you are looking to sell, or if you have just moved in and are looking to make your new home feel like you.”

The team of 22, which now operates across three Christchurch sites, also rejuvenates bedroom and dining furniture, doors, wardrobe doors, anything in your house that might be spray painted. They can also do French polishing of antiques and the modern equivalent – staining and clears in polyurethane.

The store at 46 Mowbray Street, Waltham is open 7:30am to 4pm weekdays with easy parking at the front door. Or, send your enquiry with photos through the website or to info@mfturnbull.co.nz and they can give you an estimate or call them to discuss.

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Keep your cool this summer Get rid of your old oscillating fans and cool your home properly with a heat pump from North Canterbury Energy Centre. Before you decide, ask yourself: ‘Does it do what a Daikin does?’ Call the knowledgeable and helpful team today and arrange a visit from one of their friendly energy consultants.

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Considered design for maximum living Twin companies Ōtākaro Design and Build and Ngātahi Real Estate are proud to call Canterbury home. Firmly grounded in Ōtāutahi Christchurch and with a love of beautiful real estate, the homes built by Ōtākaro as well as their house and land packages, are then marketed exclusively by Ngātahi Real Estate.

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e aim to show clients how good it is to buy a new home. We believe people like the link we emphasise about our nation’s roots, about what New Zealand really is,” says Hayden McKenzie, Manager at Ngātahi.

At Ōtākaro Design and Build, co-owners Calvin Kent and Kian Clements-Ormond work side by side to create the ultimate home building experience for their clients.

“Calvin directs the construction side of the business,” says Kian. “While I oversee both design and sales.”

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Ōtākaro’s homes proved, that the company has over thirty houses either already under construction or about to be built.

“If you don’t design liveable, workable spaces, houses will not sell,” says Kian. “We are relatively new to the market, but it was clear from the beginning what our clients wanted in their new homes. In particular, that’s spacious open plan living designed for the sun that seamlessly flows to the outdoors.”

In keeping with the company’s distinctive brand and Kian’s own tribal links, each house

design has a significant Māori name. Tamahine (daughter), Tīmatanga (beginning), Pīwari (to be beautiful), and Tuahine (sisterhood) are just some special examples. Clients are free to make changes to the designs to suit their individual lifestyles or they can create a new design at no extra cost.

The use of natural materials – timber and stone – is a constant feature across many of Ōtākaro’s designs, as is their strong connection to the land they are sited on.

The company’s show home in Marshlands, open by appointment, is a stunning

example of this design philosophy with its cedar and schist exterior cladding, the use of timber internally for ceilings and doors, as well as granite benchtops in the kitchen, laundry and bathrooms.

Stylish botanical-themed wallpapers complete the look in the living areas and bedrooms: The total effect is spectacular.

Meanwhile at Ngātahi Real Estate, Hayden says the overarching philosophy is to bring about togetherness throughout the whole buying and selling process.

“We are constantly asking the key questions: what do agents want, what do vendors and purchasers want? This is real estate that’s totally local and connected to New Zealand.

“Clients feel as if they are part of the family, not just another number in a real estate deal to be quickly expedited.”

“We established our two companies to bring beautiful real estate to people in a seamless way,” says Kian. “Our clients love what we have done, and we are excited about the prospects for 2021 and beyond.”

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Putting pen to paper An artist’s impression and portrait of the home is how Jonathan Steel of Art by J Steel would describe his style of client work.

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aving a passion for line and wash drawings - a combination of pen, ink, and watercolour - “gives the art a certain character”, he believes.

For the two-to-three-week process Jonathan will source a photograph of the property, draw, and then paint the home. He can also give art that

finishing touch by framing it.

Whether it is an old family home or a new forever one – he captures its essence on paper.

Contact Jonathan for a commission on 021 038 7706 or email jojosteel@yahoo. co.uk. Or visit his website for limited prints of Christchurch landmarks. www.artbyjsteel.com

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Emma Steel’s intrinsic artistic abilities shine through in her work, which spans captivating fine art portraits, commercial photography and fun, creative pet snaps.

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It’s in her studio where she brings to life artful portraits which resemble fine art paintings. Clients get their hair and makeup done on site, and can collaborate on wardrobe to add to the unique look.

Emma says each shoot is tailored to complement each customer’s aesthetic.

“It is lovely working with the clients, showing them their collection when it’s ready, and seeing how emotional and happy it makes them.”

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Wall in Resene Duck Egg Blue with Resene Paint FX Effects tinted in Resene Rolling Stone; grooved floor in Resene Half Villa White; pendant lamp in Resene Half Orchid White; sideboard in Resene Inside Back; pottery-style bowl (with lemons) in Resene Kalgoorie Sands; large bowl in Resene Moccaccino; vase (with white flowers) in Kalgoorie Sands; small vase in Resene Seachange.

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Table and dinnerware from Citta; chairs from Me & My Trend; artwork from Father Rabbit, linen from The Fabric Store.

With the cyclic nature of fashion and design, ‘80s looks are a hit and retro design elements coupled with vintage vignettes are currently all the rage. That is because classic items like rattan, vintage artwork and hanging dome pendant lamps adds charm and character to modern spaces.

Get inspired at your local Resene ColorShop, www.resene.co.nz/colorshops.

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Decorating with reproductions, hand-me-downs, or a few vintage finds will give a room some stylish oomph without bankrupting your budget. You can always give these items a coat of Resene paint to refresh their finish and tie them directly into your colour palette.

While the palette and textures in this space may have a strong nod to nostalgia, they’ve been spun in a way that feels much more contemporary than retro.

Popular pastels of yesteryear have now been updated with muddier tones.

The wall in Resene Duck Egg Blue has been given a soft ’80s-esque texture using Resene FX Paint Effects medium with Resene Rolling Stone while the sideboard in Resene Inside Back both coordinates and contrasts.

The ’80s revival dining chairs combined with contemporary furniture forms, like the dining table and the sideboard, seal the look – but it’s the crisp Resene Half Orchid White dome pendant lamp, Resene Half Villa White floor and accessories in Resene Kalgoorie Sands, Resene Moccaccino and Resene Wedgewood that make this room really work.

While it can be tempting to keep your walls clean and simple in white, Resene Duck Egg Blue is the next best thing.

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Late summer in the garden As we near February, our gardening philosophies turn to the tail end of summer, and, for some organised green thumbs, even preparing for winter. Here are Metropol’s tips for late summer in the garden.

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And weeding, mulching and feeding should be top of the topiary to-do list at the moment. Water deeply and regularly with the aide of mulch to hold the moisture in the soil and prevent those pesky weeds from reigning free.

Pick those flowering roses, dead head old flowers and spray to protect against nasties. It’s also time to start planting early summer bulbs like tulips, daffodils and anemone from now until autumn.

Staggering your planting will mean continuous floral displays through spring.

Filling your fruit bowl and vege drawer each day with the bounty from your edible garden is a tasty way to encourage late fruiting. Don’t stop planting lettuce and herbs, but unless you have a greenhouse you’ll need to give the softer, fleshier vegetables a miss. You can start preparing your winter vege garden, too.

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Award-winning Architype At Farmers’ Corner, a tourist focused retail and restaurant business just outside of Ashburton, the owners decided to commission a new bathroom facility outside the main complex. They briefed Architype to create a unique “experience-centred bathroom facility,” and just like that, visiting the restroom was never the same again.

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irector of Architype Tim Ross and his team delivered a New Zealand Institute of Architects award-winning pavilion which connects visitors to its rural landscape, and you can see why the judges just couldn’t go past this audacious, original, and downright breath-taking structure.

The pavilion is constructed of a lattice of timber framing supporting a faceted glass roof. The timber structural grid is supported on a series of Oamaru sandstone fins which provide the divisions for the bathrooms and form the central open area. Located on the entry axis of

the main building, the axis continues right through the centre of the pavilion and leads the eye out into the landscape.

Either side of the central axis, the pavilion is divided into private bathroom modules looking through full height fritted glass to the fields beyond.

“We knew this location required something special,” says Tim. “And we are thrilled our clients’ vision for a bathroom beyond the norm allowed us to create something that we believe will be wowing visitors for decades to come.”

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Quality construction and honest advice Quaid Construction are ready and prepared to tackle any building project you can imagine, having built their reputation from the ground up on the dual foundations of quality work and excellent service.

They understand how stressful the building process can be, which is why Justin and the team make the time to listen to what clients want and make it happen - it’s that simple. Renovations or new builds, residential or commercial, it all starts with a phone call, then let Quaid Construction take care of the rest. www.quaidcon.co.nz | Ph: 027 501 6511 | justin@quaidcon.co.nz Metropol 21 January, 2021 57

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Hallmark of a healthy home At Hallmark Homes, your health is the priority.

With 700,000 Kiwis requiring treatment for respiratory illness and a significant correlation to our damp and draughty housing stock, the team at Hallmark are industry leaders, promoting the 6 Homestar Rating for every home they build.

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o committed to the healthier home approach, that for just $5000, clients receive the Healthy Homestar Package.

This fabulous package includes upgrades to the build worth up to a staggering $16,000, and results in certification as a 6

Homestar rated home.

The upgrades offered in their Healthy Homestar Package that result in a warmer, drier, and healthier home include: thermally broken joinery which prevents the transfer of cold temperatures through the aluminium, Low-E glass which also reduces the transfer of heat, upgraded insulation, upgraded ventilation to reduce dampness and mould, upgraded tapware to reduce water consumption, plus energy efficient lighting. “In the longer term all our clients are paying less for energy, using less water, improving the health of themselves and their families, plus they are receiving up to a 1 percent discount on their Home Loan Interest Rate, a benefit only available on houses

that are certified 6 Homestar or more,� says Director Mike Bonne.

The team are thrilled to offer the latest round of their Healthy Homestar Package this month, through to the end of March 2021.

Hallmark’s stunning new show home at 162 Southfield Drive, Te Whariki in Lincoln recently won a Gold award at the House of the Year Competition.

Featuring a 2.55m stud height, it is fitted with Google Nest smart home automation, a designer kitchen and a covered outdoor entertaining area which leads to the sheltered and peaceful garden with its water feature focal point.

This stunning home is open Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm to 4pm. See you there soon! www.hallmarkhomes.co.nz

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The BMW 340i xDrive was my second to last test drive of the year and boy did they leave the best ‘til (second to) last.

his six-cylinder 285kW, 500Nm beast was pure driving exhilaration: 0 to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds with all the refined beauty that only a luxury M sport range can be.

Coming in at $140,610 plus ORC, it’s loaded with all the high-specification gadgetry James Bond would need: Real time traffic information, remote services, tele services, BMW phone application, concierge services.

But it’s the drive that really got me. Smooth and powerful while your cabin experience is lush and refined.

The heads-up display and panoramic sunroof? It just becomes everything you want in a car: Power, performance and beauty personified. You keep winning my heart, BMW.

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The Subaru Forester is a great SUV, and of the few soft roaders to actually do well on the rough stuff. Now, along with the XV, the Forester has gone Hybrid: Let’s see how it stacks up.

he range consists of the E Boxer Sport, and the flagship E Boxer Premium featured here. The Sport kicks it off at $47,990, while the premium is $54,990.

Both get the same 2L Boxer four-cylinder engine with 110kW and 196Nm of torque.

This is mated to Subaru’s SLT transmission and of course, all-wheel drive.

Levels of kit are generous with heated door mirrors, steering responsive headlights, dual zone aircon, hill start assist, Rear Autonomous Braking, blind spot monitoring, keyless entry, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

You also get Subaru’s latest gen Eyesight safety technology. This contains autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, tyre pressure monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, high beam assist, and lane change assist.

The Premium also gets additional niceties like power boot, swish looking 18-inch alloys, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, premium Harmon/ Kardon sound system, heated electric seats with leather trim and Subaru’s Driver Monitoring System.

You do sit quite high and everything is within easy reach. The interior itself is one of the Foresters biggest assets, as there is a tonne of space for driver and passengers. The same can be said of boot space, which at 345L is nothing to be sniffed at.

While there is no shortage of power when getting up to speed, it’s the Hybrid system which falls short. At 6.7L/100km, it is thirstier than we were first expecting when compared to its rivals. Also, Electric drive only really comes into play when you are stationary or easing off.

When you get going from a standstill, rather than a conventional hybrid system which stays in EV mode until it reaches a certain cruising speed, the petrol engine takes over instantly. You can be as soft as you like on the gas, but the petrol engine starts pretty much from the get go, which is kind of annoying in a Hybrid.

On the plus side, ride comfort is very supple and comfortable. When electric and petrol power are working together, performance is decent, and like its petrol counterpart, you can still have plenty of joyous off-road frivolity thanks to Subaru’s X-Mode. With X-Mode in Snow/ Dirt or Snow/Mud, not that there was any snow to devour, the Forester can still take it all in its stride with relative ease.

While the Subaru Forester E Boxer Hybrid is very competent off the beaten track, the price premium isn’t worth the minimal gains in economy. Don’t get me wrong, the Forester in its regular petrol-powered guise is still a great car and well worth your time, but if you are after a Hybrid, there are better options out there.

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n iconic brand loved with a passion by their owners, the stoic love of Britain is emblazoned almost everywhere you look with Mini. On the Mini electric it’s the rear taillights, but on several I’ve seen, the whole roof is the good ol’ Union Jack.

The difference permeates the interior also, those round shape finishings even go to the door handles which confused more than one passenger I took for a drive; is it a door opener or a heating vent?

There are cool sunroof controls and a HiFi Harmon Kardon system that rocks your favourite drive tunes. But what about that all important drive? It has three drive modes; sport, normal and green mode. Sport is just a whole lot of vroom, winding down to green mode which is the most economic use of the battery life. I quite liked this mode as I used it as a form of braking for corners and tight turns while at the same time replenishing the battery. $59,900 plus ORC makes this a remarkably interesting option for anyone wanting an electric vehicle with bling.

You really can bespoke it to make it your own. And that is what I noticed a lot while driving - every Mini I saw was different. Just the way its owner wanted it. How much fun is that? Which is exactly what this car was for me: Fun to drive, fun to take people out in, fun to look at.

Selena Andreassend at Mini on Moorhouse Avenue walked me round the car to show me a few features.

What was really cute, was the wheel rims are shaped like a three-point plug. So is the charging port cover - and I’m very happy to inform you it charges through a standard garage plug overnight.

It has a 233km range which gives you plenty of opportunity to recharge during the day and there’s no stress with, “Uh oh! I’m low on charge!” like I’ve had on other electric vehicles.

Series one is already sold out and series two sounds like it’s going to be just as popular. The electric wave is sweeping the industry and what a wonderful addition to the Mini fleet. Zero to 100 in 7.3 (it felt much faster than that but who am I to argue), 135kW and 270Nm. Overall Mini hasn’t sacrificed anything on its conversion to electric, if anything it’s better than it was before. I was worried about losing what Mini is as a brand. I shouldn’t have been. This is the best Mini ever!

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Small but mighty WORDS NICHOLAS HENARE

There’s a template with Mercedes they don’t need to change: Quality and service. And the GLA 250 is no different.

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or a smaller SUV it seemed pretty spacious to me. A strong exterior matches a strong performance. Zero to 100 in 6.7 seconds, four cylinders providing 165kW and 350Nm of torque with 4matic all-wheel drive. That means you can do a bit of tough terrain, but I still don’t know if I’d throw my dive gear in it and hit the beach.

Now, it’s a simple thing I’ve seen a lot

last year, but I love the panoramic sunroof.

The interior has the AMG (Mercedes’ high performance range) highlights; LCD lighting and leather seating that is just that little bit plusher. For $92,170 plus ORC, that luxurious interior says oh so much.

I must admit, it felt like I’ve driven this car before, as Mercedes pulled a few SUVs out in 2020 and they feel a bit the same, but things like the EQC electric comes in

at $150,000 so this price point could be attractive to those looking for a Merc SUV. It really is about going down to Armstrong and finding the Mercedes that fits you. All models can be added to, it’s just about what you want. AMG always spells excellence in my book and this is no different. The Germans just do luxury well, but I guess they have had 94 years in the industry to get that right.

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WATER KING OF THE

William King’s passion for boats started at an early age.

Inspired by his grandfather’s naval career and round the world sailing expedition, at age 12, he put pencil to paper to design his first boat - a plywood dinghy.

ith his father’s encouragement, he set about building it himself at the coastal family farm at Clarence River, in Marlborough.

His continued interest led him to study architectural design to further develop his technical design skills, and on completion, his love for the marine industry gave him the confidence to start his own business, King Watercraft.

He has spent a number of years developing rib (rigid inflatable boat) prototypes, each one taking him a step further in perfecting his designs and reputation for high quality, New Zealand-made tenders.

Today, King Watercraft manufactures jet and outboard ribs of bespoke design, and build high end tenders for recreational yachting and family fun on the water.

“King Watercraft give full interest and involvement to every client, to ensure their specifications are completely met in the design and build of their rib. Our business is about producing quality, not quantity,” says William.

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Stress less, shine more A vehicle is often someone’s prized possession and it can be very distressing when it is damaged. Helping to take the stress out of dealing with this kind of situation are the panelbeating experts at RO Jones Panelbeaters.

t is really important for customers’ peace of mind for them to have confidence in their panelbeater’s workmanship,” says Karl Stohr of RO Jones.

“It’s their vehicle and their choice of repairer. We have a long history of producing quality repairs from minor rust issues to major smash repairs. Exemplary customer service is also paramount for us.”

RO Jones does indeed go the extra mile. The company has thirteen loan cars available free of charge to keep customers on the road while repairs are being carried out.

There is even a loan van which is very handy for tradies and couriers. Before being returned to its owner each impeccablyrepaired vehicle is washed and fully groomed, including a shining of its tyres. All the products used are eco-friendly, from the water-based paints to the cleaning products and polishes.

RO Jones workshop has been a landmark in the central city for some 30 years and has capacity to handle a large number of vehicles.

“We are conveniently located on St Asaph Street near Montreal, just pull into our driveway and we can assess your vehicle straightaway.”

Any colour you want... as long as it's green RO Jones Panelbeaters only use water-based paint, imported from Germany, environmentally friendly carwash and polish throughout the shop.

We repair electric vehicles, campervans, caravans, boats, truck cabs, fleet maintenance and more.

From private work at competitive rates through to work for all the major insurance companies.

107 St Asaph St, Chch | Ph 366 3483 | www.rojones.co.nz

CARS WANTED! Buyers and Suppliers of quality, NZ new vehicles for over 40 years.

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2020 Range Rover Sport SVR Supercharged New vehicle, Santorini Black Metallic with Ebony SVR Sports Leather Seats, 22” Techvipe SVR Gloss Black Sports Alloys, URBAN Exposed Carbon Weave Bonnet, Carbon Exterior Package, Heads-up, Adaptive Radar Cruise Control, Red Calipers, 575 BHP V8! Heated Seats/Heated Steering Wheel, Glass Cockpit with NZ NAV/AUX/Bluetooth/Cameras/Apple Car Play, SVR Sports Steering Wheel etc.

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475 BHP!, Facelift SRT with Revised Bumper/Grills/Lights and Gear Selector, Heated/Cooled Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Radar Cruise Control, 22” Niche Sports Alloys, Running Boards, Full Clear Coat front protection, NZ NAV/BT/AUX/Reverse Camera, Parking Sensors, Towbar/Mudflaps fitted, Glass Roof, Heated Rear Seats etc. A very good looking SRT!

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One of our most sought-after Luxury SUVs today! These sound epic, have table topping 900Nm/320kW of power, fit the entire family in and look the part! Tofana White, Grey Valcona Leather Seats, 22” SQ7 Sports Alloys, LED Headlights, Electric Rear 7 Seats, BOSE Audio, CD/Stereo/NZ NAV/Bluetooth/AUX/Reverse Camera, Full Virtual Cockpit and more. One drive and you will be converted!

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2015 BMW X6 50d Motorsport 4WD Coupe

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Hard to get 7 Seat Range Rover Sports model!, Santorini Black Metallic with Cream Leather, 22” Factory Sports Alloys fitted, Electric Tailgate, 4-Zone Climate Air, LED Lighting, NZ Nav/ Bluetooth Phone and Music Streaming/Reverse Camera, Ambient Lighting Package, Full Electrics etc. Perfect for large families that want a Range Rover!

Attractive X6 4WD Coupe Flagship 50d Triple-Turbo Diesel-280 KW, Low 64,000kms!, 20” Motorsport Sports Alloys in Gloss Black, Full Leather with Heated/Electric/Memory Seats, Electric Tailgate, LED Lighting, BMW I Drive CD/Stereo/Bluetooth Phone and Music/AUX/NZ Nav and Reverse Camera, Lane Assist etc. A rare car and a very good look!

Edition 1 Styling, Calcite White with Black Leather, Blind Spot Assist/Park Pilot, 4Matic 4WD, Adaptive Cruise Control, AMG Performance Seats and Steering Wheel, 7 Spd Dual Clutch, NZ Nav/Bluetooth/AUX/Reverse Camera, 19” AMG Sports Alloys, AMG Exclusive Package, Red Brake Calipers, Full Electrics etc. A very fun car to drive!

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