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CONTENTS

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Coral Cravings

ON THE COVER

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33. CORAL CRAVINGS

FEATURES 10. QUEEN OF THE UNDERGROUND 12. CHILD’S PLAY

FRONT COVER

16. THE FAB FIVE

As the days get warmer and we start craving tropical holidays full of sun and sand, we’re looking to don the tropical tones of coral. Photo: Trelise Cooper (page 33).

FASHION & HEALTH 35. NEW ZEALAND’S NEXT TOP DESIGNER 37. BEAUTY FROM THE INSIDE OUT 43. CHERRY ON THE TOP

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

CUISINE 54. FLAVOURS AND FUN 56. OPTIONS GALORE 63. LEMON HEAVEN

HOME 64. KITCHEN CANDY 68. TAKE A TIKI TOUR

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75. ALL TEALED UP

A r c h i t e c t u r a l B u i l d s, D e s i g n s, I n n o v a t i o n s

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86. AN ARCHITECTURAL ADVENTURE 90. MENTAL HEALTH IN CONSTRUCTION 95. ARCHITECTURAL RENAISSANCE

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Local designer hit offshore Local designer Shannon Thompson has been making sartorial waves across the globe, after representing Aotearoa at Vancouver Fashion Week last month introducing her fashion label, Out Of Comfort, to the world stage.

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aving worked globally as a stylist and menswear designer, she launched her first collection in October last year. Focusing on sustainable, lasting fashion, Long Time Come brought a contemporary edge and exaggerated accents to classic lines and wardrobe staples.

“I have always had a passion for clothing and fashion, from the days of helping my nanny in her studio working on clothes for the latest local play as a child, to supporting prominent designers with their own shows at Paris fashion week during the start of my career,” she says.

Yet, after investing all her savings into the launch of the brand, the

opportunity seemed somewhat unachievable with necessary funds in excess of $8000.

Thompson turned to Give a Little in order to tell her story and ask for the support of wider New Zealand. Through generous donations, along with her own fundraising efforts and maintaining a full-time job alongside running the label, she secured the remaining funds.

“The people of New Zealand truly do prove community like no other nation and I will always be eternally grateful for the love, support and belief they have shown me. I am overwhelmed that I finally get to push Out of Comfort to the next level and am excited for what the future holds.”

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Christchurch will turn green for four massive days as it sets to host the first ever New Zealand Irish Festival, with events taking place all over the city from 15 to 18 November.

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hree celebrated songwriters will travel from Ireland to play at various establishments around Christchurch alongside Irish comedians and local musicians.

The international acts include the iconic Damien Dempsey from Dublin, award winning songwriter Mick Flannery from Cork, songstress Lisa O’Neill from County Cavan and comedians Alan McElroy (Dublin) and Darren Jardine (Belfast).

Damien Dempsey is well known for delivering one of the most powerful live shows of any artist in Ireland today.

Mick Flannery and Lisa O’Neill will join forces at Micky Finn’s on Saturday 17 November at 8pm for what is set to be an Irish songwriting feast.

Lisa’s unique folk sound and strong song writing has seen her hailed as “one of Ireland’s most original singers”.

Her debut release Has an Album was followed in 2013 by Choicenominated Same Cloth Or Not. Her third and most recent album Pothole in the Sky was released to critical acclaim and is filled with tension and emotion, contextualising themes of love, loss, heartache and sorrow today through referencing tales from the past with beauty, honesty and defiance.

She has also spent the past two years touring the world supporting Glen Hansard and the Divine Comedy.

Visit www.nzirishfest.co.nz for more information.

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Making your retirement move is easy when it’s to one of these sought after locations.

Located on the site of the old Russley Hotel, the Russley Village is set within eight acres of award-winning gardens and grounds. The centrepiece of The Russley Village is its purpose built resident community facility, The Homestead where you will find Abode Café & Brasserie, a cinema, library, arts & crafts space, hair salon.

The Village scooped two prestigious awards for this state-of-the-art, multi-purpose building at the recent New Zealand Commercial Project Awards. The Ashley Suites, our boutique care facility, is currently underway and will provide residential care up to hospital level.

Holly Lea Village is nestled in the heart of Fendalton within beautifully tailored grounds. The village has recently undergone a major refurbishment and has just released the first stage of new apartments with construction planned to commence in early 2019. The Morven apartments, comprising of eight spacious two bedroom apartments, are architecturally designed with comfort and safety in mind and offer the latest in contemporary retirement living.

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At Metropol, we’ve weighed up the good, the bad and the ugly and here’s what’s topped our lists:

Love 1.

Christchurch’s new library Tūranga in Cathedral Square is now open.

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The increasing number of food vendors at 03 Eatery at 200 High Street which is fast becoming an outdoor dining hub.

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The launch of the Greater Christchurch Claims Resolution Service (GCCRS) to help settle unresolved earthquake insurance claims.

Loathe 1.

High fuel costs.

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Only 28 percent of New Zealand workers take their full designated lunch break, according to a survey of 1,253 professionals, by recruiting company Hays.

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Wellington man Hunter Macdonald who climbed on and snapped the capital’s Len Lye sculpture on the waterfront.

Foodie down under

She’s one of our most beloved foodies, having sold more than ten million cookbooks worldwide, now Christchurch has the chance to meet the woman behind the cookbooks.

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irect from London’s West End, Nigella Lawson is heading a brand-new show, An Evening with Nigella Lawson, where she tells her own remarkable culinary story, live on stage.

Nigella will tour Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in January 2019, with tickets to the events on sale Tuesday 30 October. “I’m very excited that Australia and New Zealand will be the first countries outside of

the UK to see this show,” she says.

“I love the food and the people and so I am delighted to be touring the country, meeting audiences and sharing our culinary stories.”

Nigella is one of the most talked about celebrities in the world, but now she’s doing the talking. For more information, visit www.nigellaliveonstage.com.

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Metropol catches up with NOM*d founder and one of New Zealand’s top fashion designers Margi Robertson.

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How do you describe your Jeepers Creepers spring and summer collection?

Lots of references to favourite TV shows, be it Looney Tunes or The Young Ones. Sitting as always alongside signature NOM*d looks, like reworked vests, easy fit pants, two way dresses, mesh and cotton t-shirts; all able to be mixed or layered or simply worn solo.

Who has been the most inspirational person in your life?

Rei Kawakubo, of Comme des Garçons. Since I travelled to Japan in the mid-80s, I have always looked to her for easy garments with unpredictable construction. It’s made me recognise that a brand must have a signature look and is recognisable no matter what season. It makes the garments ageless.

What is “the New Zealand Look” and how do you feel about being credited in the media for it?

I think it’s a little over-used. We were given that moniker when we showed at London Fashion Week with the NZ Four. Perhaps it’s something to do with dark and the All Blacks? I’m baffled and I don’t know who wrote it, but it has remained to this day!

You have Plume in the Central City so tell us your thoughts on Christchurch’s inner city rebuild?

It’s amazing how the CBD is coming together, and we are literally across the road from our previous High Street location! I think the locals are still a little apprehensive about going into ‘town’ as the one way streets take some getting used to. Every time we visit Christchurch, from Dunedin, there is a new development happening. We love our space and being in a new building we’ve been

able to create the interior with wonderful light and space.

If you could go back and give yourself one piece of advice at the beginning of your career what would that be?

We have grown organically with no business plan, I wonder if we should have had one? Not sure that it would have changed our progress.

What is the biggest hurdle you’ve had to overcome in your career?

Having to justify to our peers in the fashion industry why we have remained in Dunedin, and maintaining a presence. In some ways it’s quite nice to be a little underground and appealing to a fan base, almost a cult following. I imagine living in bigger cities there is a lot more pressure to conform and that’s not really our style.

How is working in the fashion industry different today from when you started out?

The biggest thing is the instant communication with the digital age we are living in. When we started retailing in 1975 or even producing our own collection in 1986 we pretty much operated with telephone calls and fax machines (until the late 90s).

Now we have thrown out the fax, every employee has a computer station and we use many software programs to compile and retrieve data for both manufacturing and retailing. Everyone can access anything from anywhere in the world in less than a minute!

What is the most memorable comment on social media you’ve read about yourself?

Had a much admired collaborator say she would like to be “just like me when she got to my age”.

If you weren’t a fashion designer, what other career would you like to do?

I’ve never had any desire to do anything else… even at 65 I don’t know what else I would do!

What are some of the things we can look forward to from NOM*d this coming year?

No predictions, not really our style… the new is the new, always.

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You’ve recently been to Paris, what was the highlight of Fashion Week for you?

It was wonderful as always to see the Rick Owens presentation. He has shown at the Palais de Tokyo for several seasons now (outdoors in the huge and amazing courtyard) with models ascending from the top level down the stairway and circling a huge tower structure which was set alight partly through the show. It was so cool - as well as great looks from Rick!

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Child’s Play

By Melinda Collins

Forget lovingly dressing their dolls and maintaining organisation in the home. It seems that the little girls of today also seek to be the ‘Prime Minister of Auckland’, or the captain of their very own pirate ship. Rather than just sugar, spice and all things nice, they are equally competitive, ruthless and determined to win.

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t’s all laid on the line in The Secret Life of Girls, a two-part TVNZ special, now available on TVNZ on Demand, which follows the play, conversations and

fascinating challenges set for a group of five and six-year-old girls.

The scene is this: a typical Kiwi kindergarten has been rigged up with

cameras to track the girls as they interact with each other, directed at times by two teachers. Meanwhile, professional analysis is provided by Dr Annette Henderson and

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renowned neuroscience educator, Nathan Mikaere-Wallis, a child development specialist from Christchurch.

If you recognise the name or perhaps the face, Wallis is well known to audiences throughout Australia and New Zealand for his commentary on child development or, more specifically, how our early interactions with children play a critical

(XY chromosomes).

“I think it just shows we’re complex, us human beings. There’s a whole spectrum and we’re not necessarily at one end or another.”

So, how much of the temperament displayed on the playground will stick around to adulthood and will the little leaders of the show be the future Jacinda Arderns of the country? In short yes, but it depends on whether there are any other significant developments (such as trauma) in the child’s life.

While your personality can change, your temperament doesn’t. “Temperament plus experience equals personality,” Wallis says.

So, while those little playground divas are likely to remain leaders throughout their lifetimes, they are likely to become more refined in their approach to leadership through their life experiences.

As an educator – plus a father and now a grandfather – Wallis has always held fast to the belief that the first 1,000 days of a child’s life are absolutely critical to wellbeing because, while they say ‘it takes a village to raise a child’, it’s preferable, he says, for the village to wrap around a dyadic, or ‘one on one’ relationship.

While many think young children learn their social skills by being put into a preschool environment early, in actual fact, focusing primarily on creating a secure relationship with one key caregiver is the best foundation on which to build social skills.

“We should be doing everything we can to support kids staying at home.”

While he has a busy year ahead of him, including a trip to Saudi Arabia to teach academic staff about brain development alongside Harvard educators and a new documentary series for TVNZ, Wallis plans to continue doing his parenting /brain talk talks around the country. “We continue getting 1,000-1,500 people turning up.

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role in defining their outcomes.

He’s been a university lecturer, he’s made podcasts and documentaries, written books and he travels around the world giving talks on the developing brain and positive parenting. “I’ve always had a fascination with human beings,” he says.

“We’re the most advanced thing in the multiverse and also the most complex. And I’ve always loved children.”

The Secret Life of Girls has been a particularly fulfilling experience he says and, although the feedback from viewers around the country was surprise over the competitive and even sometimes aggressive nature of the young girls on the show, Wallis wasn’t in the slightest.

Filmed to correspond with the 125th anniversary of giving women the right to vote, what the show has been most successful at is upending gender stereotypes.

There is a general perception that men are more practical, aggressive and risktaking, while women are more emotional, cautious and better at multitasking.

Perhaps that’s so, but how much of that behaviour is down to social conditioning?

“Research indicates these behaviours are much more learned than we think,” he says, pointing to research that has been done on babies in blue and pink stretch and grows and how the adults whose charge they are under, treat babies dressed in the different colours quite differently, making it hard to separate nature from nurture.

“Clearly we (males and females) are different hormonally, but the concept has been oversold in the media. We have the same traits but in differing amounts.

Rather than men coming from Mars and women from Venus, it’s like Mars and Venus crashed and overlapped.”

Rather than a binary male/female thing, Wallis says American Indians have long recognised seven types of gender and, in fact, now that we can read genes, we know there are many more variations than just the female (XX chromosomes) and male

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Take back your independence It’s scooter season! With the warmer weather and rising fuel costs, mobility scooters are the lucrative solution to an easy, enjoyable, independent life - when it’s no longer viable to drive.

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here’s no registration or warrant of fitness, and they are extremely affordable to operate,” owner of More Mobility Russell Thomas says.

“Most scooters have two batteries, and there’s only the expense of the electricity to charge them, similar to the cost of an electric towel rail,” he says.

“We provide a home tutorial to learn how to drive in your own familiar environment, with lots of safety tips from crossing roads, to managing speed. You have the security

of riding a scooter on the footpath, at a leisurely 6km per hour up to 15km per hour – and some models have an automatic slow down feature.”

A follow up service is free of charge for the first six months, with little maintenance involved, and More Mobility offers a 12-monthly comprehensive service for $99.

There are serviced, second-hand scooters from $2,000 to $4,000, and new scooters from $3,800 to $6,500.

While most scooters get up to 50km use out of a battery charge, Merits latest

Silverado Extreme has a 100-amp battery and large travel range of up to 60km. The stylish Invacare’s Comet and Pegasus models come in 10 interchangeable colours – the electric-blue is a summer standout.

More Mobility’s compact travel scooters pack down to transport in a car, or there’s always the Harley Davidson of scooters, the head-turning Sport Rider.

More Mobility, 113 Blenheim road, has offstreet parking.

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Innovative heating If you’re thinking about feature heating, the new Gazco Skope range is a must see. This new range of built-in electric heating, designed in the United Kingdom, is exclusively available at Simply Heat.

Fire your imagination Gazco Skope electric fires provide a magic focal point and a captivating display – with or without heat.

Dramatic flame effects… sparkling embers…glowing hearth-side ambience… vibrant visuals… mesmerising displays at the touch of a button.

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n the Gazco Skope range, your fireside glow is unique to your space, with the fuel bed lit by a choice of 13 different colours. Change the ambience at will to suit the mood, and the fuel bed lighting can also transition through each vivid colour for a gradually changing spectrum that provides the ultimate wow factor.

The fires can be customised further still, with the three-dimensional flame displayed in natural amber, striking blue, or even a combination of the two.

Downlighting and uplighting enhance the luminosity.

The revolutionary range is available with a fuel bed of realistic logs to offer the traditional woodfire aesthetic, and when positioned on the bed of clear and grey pebbles looks just like a real fire. Alternatively, the crystal-ice effect fuel bed creates an ultra-contemporary effect. Gazco Skope electric fires come in inset and outset styles in a range of sizes, and you can add the Trento surround suite.

You can see three examples of these stunning fires in action at Simply Heat’s extensive showroom at 95 Byron Street.

Simply Heat is also pleased to announce the arrival of two new sizes of the everpopular Escea gas fires. Joining the mid-sized DS1400 is the smaller DS1150 and the larger DS1650, and each model comes in single, or double-sided versions.

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Fab This season’s much talked about reality show Married at First Sight had a big Canterbury flavour to it.

Metropol catches up with the city’s contestants.

Yuki Sato 31 Hairdresser and business-owner 1) Incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

2) Ability to read people’s minds.

Don’t miss the tell-all Married at First Sight reunion episode, screening Sunday October 28 at 7pm on Three.

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3) I would be happy to trade my life with myself again - I might give it a few tweaks though.

Questions asked: Describe your experience on Married at First Sight in three or less words.

4) Get married (again) in Japan; Drive Route 66 with my husband; Visit the Taj Mahal

If you could wake up tomorrow and have gained one quality or ability, what would that be?

5) Go for walks with my dog Zara at Hagley Park.

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If you could trade lives with someone, who would it be and why?

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Ottie Schwartz 32 Promotions manager 1) A great story!

2) The ability to speak to animals, so when I’m hungover on a Sunday morning I could politely ask the birds to pipe up elsewhere.

3) I hesitate answering this because you don’t know the troubles others are facing behind closed doors… at least I am the devil I know. But the short answer is Jay Kay – Jamiroquai Singer because of his car collection.

4) Swim with Great White Sharks; poke lava with a stick; see something that takes my breath away.

5) The city is getting more and more exciting so all sorts, but Botanic Gardens in the summer (outdoor cinema).

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1) Trust, friendship, niggly.

2)The ability to time travel and pause time, so I can use it for the next question.

3) Can I trade back? Because I really like my life at the mo! If I can trade back to my own life then someone in a super powerful position who possibly isn’t using it as well as they could. But I’d need lots of help and time - hence previous answer.

4) Travel; Go to Tomorrowland (music festival in Belgium); raise children of my own.

5) Going to events in Hagley Park in the summer with friends (wine, food and music festivals).

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1) Challenging, confronting and enlightening.

1) Stressful but fun.

2) Teleporting so I could travel the world without jetlag and enduring cattle class.

2) I’d like to wake up tomorrow and be able to get my commercial pilot’s license.

3) Megan Markel, because she’s topical, beautiful and is an amazing well rounded aspirational female; an inspiring role model in my eyes!

4) To visit the last continent in the world I haven’t been to yet - Antarctica!

To learn fluently another language; to watch an NBA game In the USA (front row next to Leonardo DiCaprio… dream big right?).

3) I wouldn’t trade lives with anyone, I’m pretty happy being me.

4) Travel the world with someone amazing; do a hot lap in a Maserati and race a McLaren; meet Chris Pratt.

5) Go out to an amazing restaurant with wicked mates or barbecue on the deck. Biking and snowboarding.

5) Start at The Tannery for brunch then op shopping followed by a visit to Willowbank - to feed my obsession with animals, then dinner down The Terrace (with some uncoordinated dancing to follow later in the night).

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It must be fete!

Ribblesdale Garden in North Canterbury will be putting on its Sunday best, as it prepares to play prestigious host to the seventh annual Oxford Garden Fete.

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he annual event which is being held on Sunday 28 October from 10am to 4pm sees hundreds of people descending on the glorious garden for the day.

Featuring 100 stalls dotted around the grounds, attendees will have plenty to feast their eyes, ears (and tummies) on, from an amazing selection of food, drink, craft and local products all set against the backdrop of an established, expansive country garden.

Set in the beautiful grounds of

Ribblesdale Gardens, there are plenty of special spaces to meander through, all the while filling shopping bags with early Christmas gifts, garden necessities and special treats.

Local celebrity and Canterbury icon, Hilary Muir, will be keeping the crowds entertained, as the guest speaker this year.

There will be plenty of entertainment for the children, including face painting, and there will also be plenty to keep the blokes occupied too!

Christchurch base duo, Assembly

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Required, known for their energetic live performances, will be back entertaining the crowd again this year!

Don’t miss this opportunity to stroll around the breathtaking gardens and discover what is on offer. There is no better time of the year to indulge in some delicious food, have a glass of wine and listen to some live outdoor music.

Tickets will be available online for $18 or at the gate for $20. Keep an eye on the website www.oxfordfete.co.nz or Facebook page for more details.

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10AM - 4PM RIBBLESDALE GARDENS Wander through a stunning garden setting with 100 quality stalls, children’s entertainment including Fairies and face painting, delicious food & more!

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The H&B Hair Art & Beauty team is on hand to help you flirt and flutter your way through one of the most eagerly anticipated fashion and social events of the year.

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The highly experienced internationally trained team at H&B excel in gorgeous hair-ups, luscious curls, sleek blow-waves, as well as amazing cuts and colours, using the latest international trends and techniques.

The team of makeup artists are also on hand to create your desired look from the natural to the dramatic. No look would be complete without a flutter of lashes and luckily the lovely Maureen is on hand to apply those lash extensions, from a full set to a flirt set.

Hair and make-up work best on skin and hair that has been carefully nourished and conditioned.

It offers an extensive range of colour and conditioning treatments for hair as well as facials, peels, microdermabrasion and exfoliation treatments for skin. Get your hair and skin primed to perfection and don’t forget the obligatory spray tan.

Full or half body tans will ensure you emerge as a bronzed goddess.

Ladies, it’s all about you! The hair, the make-up, the lashes, the nails, waxed, exfoliated, pampered and bronzed… Cup & Show week awaits.

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Fendalton Retirement Village residents Shirley Edwards and Lex Dyet enjoy a catch up in the village’s communal lounge.

One big family It’s been something of a hidden secret in Fendalton, but the residents of Fendalton Retirement Village love its boutique size, its garden surroundings and its truly family atmosphere. The staff of the village are especially attentive to those residents who require a little more individual care.

here are different levels of care at Fendalton for people who no longer wish to cook for themselves, or who may need assistance with showering and other personal routines. The 24 hour rest home offering permanent, respite and day care, comprises 35 larger than standard single rooms, each with ensuite bathroom, private phone and access to television.

Quality and continuity of care for all rest home residents is assured by a registered nurse and trained health care assistants.

Should someone require hospital level care, residents at Fendalton have priority to Elmswood Hospital.

There are also 12 larger rest home level studio care suites, each with ensuite bathroom, kitchenette and sufficient room for a dining table should residents like to start their day with a leisurely breakfast in their room. Lunch and dinner are served in a private dining area for 12 people.

Several studio care suites step out into the gardens.

There’s fun to be had at Fendalton with a large communal lounge where there is plenty of entertainment and activities taking place, like the recent Mad Hatter’s Tea party, which was simply hilarious and enjoyed by everyone involved.

See the team at Fendalton Retirement Village - 73 Bryndwr Road. Phone: 03 351 5979. Email reception@ fendaltonretirement.co.nz or phone Donna Monk 021 241 9979.

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1. Claire Harris, Brendan Hawes, Nic Cocks, John Harris, Hamish Cocks, Brad Milne, Jane Hawes 2. Lisa & Lee Brown 3. Anthony Smith, Caroline Turner, Raynor Martin, Rob Lobker 4. Julia Mountford, Rebecca Gilchrist, Kirsten Egan 5. Kirsty Cameron, Allyse Hurley 6. David Egan, Karl Mountford, Patrick Gilchrist Photos by Jane Wyles Photography. For copies email: janewylesphotos@gmail.com Check Facebook for more from this event.

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HIGH TEA FOR HAMLIN FISTULA NZ Hamlin Fistula New Zealand held a delightful afternoon with delicious food, entertainment, raffles and a silent auction to raise money to help support midwives and women with childbirth injuries in rural Ethiopia.

1. Di Keenan, Sheryn Carter, Janelle Rea 2. Caroline Masters, Lee Barber 3. Joli Wescombe, Marty van der Burg, Sonya de Vries 4. Jo Robertson, Shirleen Oakley, Pam Harrington 5. Max Nicolls, Ella Driffill 6. Phoebe Preston-Marshall, Jenny Shackel, Rebekah Frater, Jemimah Wescombe Photos by Jane Wyles Photography. For copies email: janewylesphotos@gmail.com Check Facebook for more from this event.

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RYAN RECRUITMENT 30 YEAR CELEBRATION Ryan Recruitment, recruitment and HR specialist celebrated a notable birthday with a fun and entertaining evening with staff and special guests.

1. Julie Gilmore, Jane Simes, Robbie Laurenson 2. Felicity Ryan 3. Jo & Brendan Prendergast, Anne Morgan 4. Linda Doake, Sarah Lake 5. Maegan Sandford, Katrina Erickson 6. Trish Paterson, Rebecca O’Connor, Julie Gilmore, Felicity Ryan 7. Duane Smithson, Trish Paterson, Rebecca O’Connor, Tim Rowe 8. Joanne Roskilley, Heather Nelson 9. Sue Landis, Denise Kennedy, Gail Mitchell, Steve Landis 10. Ken Fergus

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ELLE + RILEY CASHMERE OPEN A special evening with guests and bubbles celebrated the grand opening of Elle + Riley Christchurch. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful Cashmere clothing and home accessories.

1. Hayley Winter, Kaz Staples, Yo Ellis (Director, Elle + Riley) 2. Julia McKenzie (Manager), Jessica Coleman (Elle + Riley) 3. Shelley Frost, Dr Phil Frost, Elle Pugh (Director, Elle + Riley) 4. Millie & Mimi Forgeson, Katherine Giles, Rebecca & Sue Williams 5. Megan Coleman, Gail Cropp 6. Sasha, John, Roma & Maja Galic Photos by Jane Wyles Photography. For copies email: janewylesphotos@gmail.com Check Facebook for more from this event.

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BALLANTYNES EVENT WITH PAULA RYAN – COLLECTION TALK Paula Ryan talked through the inspiration for her latest collection. Guests were entertained with Paula personally offering her styling tips and tricks as models paraded her favourite pieces.

1. Lyn Overton, Paula Ryan, Emily Glubb 2. Brenda Nuttall, Jeanette Murray 3. Fiona Page, Kelley Stephenson, Rachael Montford, Lexie Leadley 4. Tracey Williams, Michelle Monk 5. Elisabetta & Emily Stewart 6. Rebecca Dore, Mel Radford Brown Photos by Jane Wyles Photography. For copies email: janewylesphotos@gmail.com Check Facebook for more from this event.

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As I glanced down the table I got the feeling that I was at some sort of Godfather meeting. The Doms of all the families had gathered at Fiddlesticks for a very special lunch with Pierre Samuel Reyne from Pol Roger Champagne.

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the first companies to help rebuild entertainment experiences in the heart of Christchurch,” says HOYTS General Manager of Operations NZ, Paul Wood.

“For a city that has experienced so many trials and tribulations, we are certain our investment will bring excitement and fun to audiences in the area.”

For a city that has experienced so many trials and tribulations, we are certain our investment will bring excitement and fun to audiences in the area.”

An artist’s impression of Christchurch’s new events centre Te Pae under construction near Victoria Square.

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he 2009 Vintage was being accompanied by a long lunch and conversation about the hospitality industry flowed amongst those lucky enough to be invited by David Kininmonth from Hancocks Wines and Spirits.

Conversation turned to new developments, new operators. Each person at the table represented a good slice of hospitality within the four avenues and having been involved with a lot of them for years the thought struck me that town is an ever-evolving beast; that moving forward in post-quake Christchurch is going to be an exciting journey and we should make sure we are aware of what’s going on. So welcome to my endeavour to enlighten you on things that are happening within our beautiful garden city.

The weekend past saw me at the Welles Street, Octoberfest. How wonderful to see a well organised, thoroughly enjoyable event. The environment totally lent itself to a great evening. Divided into two events on the Saturday and one on the Sunday, it gave you the chance to get dressed up in “traditional” German beer drinking apparel,

let your hair down and dance, sing, eat and of course, drink great quality beer.

It was the type of event we want to see much more of and Tom and Daniel from Welles Street look likely to provide much more of the same. If you haven’t checked out the venue, do.

I went to the opening of Christchurch’s brand-new entertainment hub, EntX, and of course the wonderful new HOYTS seven screen flagship cinema complex and the first large scale cinema complex to return to the central city.

Partnering with a local developer and employing over 60 locals, HOYTS EntX is offering Cantabrians the ultimate movie going experience. Guests will be able to enjoy a range of offerings including HOYTS LUX, a premium in-cinema experience alongside the open candy-bar Treat City and Arties Bar and Café serving delicious hot and cold food.

The Cinema is rich and lush and obviously the next step in entertainment. Such a pleasure to see something like this opening in the inner city to bring life and vibrancy back.

“We are extremely proud to be among

EntX is the first HOYTS site in the South Island to offer the premium HOYTS LUX offering. A unique and exclusive cinema offering, HOYTS LUX offers customers a sophisticated bar, in-cinema service at the touch of a button and an extensive wine list as well as a bespoke and exclusive menu designed by celebrity chef and judge on TVNZ 2’s My Kitchen Rules, Manu Feildel.

I will be catching up with Manu for an indepth look at not only how he constructed the menu but also to get a look at what’s happening in his world as a celebrity chef.

Keep an eye out for the interview in an upcoming Metropol.

Catching up with Andrew Trevelyan from Ōtākaro, the company in charge of the anchor projects for the “New” Christchurch, I was greatly enthused with the prospect of what’s coming in the next ten years.

With five goals; a green city, compact central core, accessible, stronger built identity and a place to live, work, play, learn and visit, I was surprised by how much I didn’t know about where we are going.

This knowledge is easily accessible, but it took an hour chat by Andrew to really get to know how exciting this will all be.

From greenspace engagement, to the CTV site, to the new stadium and library, there is so much to take in. Every Cantabrian should check out the website, www.otakaroltd.co.nz, to get just the tip of the iceberg on what to expect. Exciting times!

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Brokers behind the business Boutique business brokers Tabak Business Sales understands that the decision to put your cherished business on the market is about much more than the numbers on the bottom line.

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artner Damien Fahey says, “Tabak does it differently to other brokerages. We take the time to get to know our clients really well. We can settle them down about their decision if needed, we thoroughly explore the drivers of the desire to sell, and examine all the options.”

Damien says they do come across owners who ultimately just need a really good break, “Once we’ve talked they realise they need a decent holiday, and then they come back to their business with fresh eyes and enthusiasm.”

There is a real sense of social good in Tabak’s approach, which is focused on solving problems and creating

opportunities. “It’s a buzz when you see the vendor able to make the move to their next passion or life phase, and the new owner of the business full of excitement and energy about the opportunities ahead,” Damien says.

Whilst Tabak has five offices nationwide, the South Island team has three brokers in Christchurch and one in Queenstown, and all have the experience that comes from running businesses themselves, along with qualifications in accounting, sales and business analytics. “There are a fair few grey hairs between us, but clients appreciate knowing they are in experienced hands,” Damien says.

Repeat clients are the norm. “We take

a lot of time over every business and understand that generally 60 to 95 percent of the value is in the good will. We defend that business good will, and ensure it is protected and passed on,” Damien says.

Integrity is key: Tabak does all its own due diligence and won’t broker a business if they cannot genuinely see the value in it.

Damien says the three elements essential for excellent business brokerage are relationships, analysis of the business, plus wordsmithing. “You need to create a compelling document, setting out the information memorandum or company profile saying what it has done, where it is going, and identifying the new opportunities.”

An expert in the local market, Tabak’s niche is sales of businesses valued between $300,000 to $5 million, or generating more than $100,000 in owner profit, and excluding accommodation such as backpackers or motels; plus it is very selective about hospitality. Rather than commercial buildings, it’s about selling plant, stock and intangibles, or goodwill.

Nationwide the company shares a database of more than 4,000 potential buyers. “Advertising is often not necessary and protecting confidentiality is a huge part of what we offer,” Damien says. “We love what we do, our business really is more than a job; it’s a calling – and our clients will testify to that.”

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We are a group of hidden foodie treasures producing quality products in the Wigram industrial precinct. We would like to invite you to our Pantry Collective. We have come together for the benefit of Canterbury foodies, so you can purchase locally produced, quality gourmet products at wholesale prices.

Coffee Worx roasts premium award-winning coffee and supplies a range of high quality Chai, Fresh Tea and Tumeric, as well as coffee related equipment.

Call in and see us, we can grind coffee to order and fill your own container.

The Picklery - Retail Shop Gordon’s ‘Ready to Rage’ Gherkin Relish – a flavoursome and tangy addition to your pantry! 400g – JUST $5.40.

Call in and see Michelle to sample our relish, gherkins & pickled onions.

Open weekdays 8am – 4pm, Eftpos available.

60 Hayton Road, Wigram 03 341 5040 www.coffeeworx.co.nz

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It’s no secret, craft beer is yum, but sourcing the best can be a bit tricky. Luckily NZ’s best is right here nestled in Wigram’s growing village. With trophy winners like our Ace Smokey Porter, Wigram Brewing satisfies any beer lovers palate with their stunning range from Pale Ales to Stouts fresh from our Tap Room.

At the Artisan Bakehouse, Wigram, we believe in using the best ingredients to produce high quality products. Come and visit our factory store to see the array of garlic breads and speciality garlic butters. Pop in for our Beer Bread Friday specials.

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Delicious fresh and frozen meals, soups and desserts. Order online, through the Richard’s Real Kitchen App, or give Richard a call to find out how it all works. Have your meals delivered, or pick them up. Lots of choice. All carefully cooked ready to make your dinners easy and super delicious.

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Loaves made with love There’s nothing quite like the smell and buttery taste of a loaf of delectable warm garlic bread.

Dinner made easy Ever had those nights when you get home from work and the last thing you want do is prepare dinner? What if you were able to simply heat and eat beautifully prepared meals any of those nights? Well you can, thanks to Richard Till and the team at Richards Real Kitchen.

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ith 22 years behind him in the food and hospitality industry, Richard’s attention to detail and love of food means you can experience a great choice of quality and delicious dishes at affordable prices. With Richard and his small team, only good quality ingredients are used.

Every dish is prepared with a great deal of care and attention, just for you.

The fresh meals menu changes every week, along with nine classic frozen meals that are always available, and a changing

array of frozen specials give you a choice of about 18 different meals at any given moment.

Also on offer is wide range of delicious puddings, soups and, of course, Richard’s famously friendly customer service.

“Always happy to have a chat about any queries and customers can either pick-up or we can deliver for only $8,” Richard says.

To view the online menu, visit www.richardsrealkitchen.co.nz download the Richards Real Kitchen App, available on the Apple and Google App store or call Richard on 021 813 235.

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“We have come a long way since we started 12 years ago,” Jason says.

He and his tightly knit team have given their all over a decade to give customers delicious garlic bread, garlic rolls, garlic butter, sweet chilli rolls and sweet chilli butter.

“We make thousands of loaves a day, exporting them around the country to supermarkets and consumers,” Jason says.

Every loaf and roll is made with love and passion. Artisan Bakehouse is also doing its bit for the environment by getting rid of all tin foil packaging. Simply pop them on a baking tray and heat to perfection.

As an added bonus, Artisan Bakehouse works with Three Boys Brewery every Friday to give you its famous Beer Bread Friday. Yes, you read that right; Beer Bread Friday gives you the rare chance to sample beer flavoured garlic bread. Fans of a good pale ale or pilsner queue here.

Like what you see? Visit the factory store at 45 Sonter Road, Wigram, check out the Facebook page or call 03 341 6757.

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Perfect in every way Situated next to the lake behind the Heritage Hotel is the idyllic Village Lake Luxury Apartments. Incredibly spacious modern apartments with spectacular mountain views provide all the convenience of being at home with the added five-star luxury.

You’ll be delighted when you call at the Red Post Cafe on the way to Hanmer Springs and the West Coast...

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With the Hanmer Thermal Pool Resort only 600 metres away and a plethora of Hanmer’s best restaurants and bars all within a short stroll, it’s the perfect location for any occasion; a birthday, a girls’ weekend away, or a family trip.

A haven of heavenly ideas, Quilting supplies & Haberdashery Your kickstart to the Christmas Season

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Gift vouchers are available if you want to surprise someone special, or why not just spoil yourself? Functions can even be accommodated for, with everything you require for that important corporate getaway. Just contact the team to discuss your requirements.

With specials available, don’t hesitate to visit the website to keep updated on what’s happening or phone 0800 555 774. Situated at 1 Rutherford Crescent, make Village Lake Luxury Apartments your accommodation choice for your next trip to Hanmer Springs.

Premium Luxury 5 accommodation with the personal touch Our food is made from scratch to satisfy all of your needs. All of the ingredients are carefully selected by Chefs who will always ensure that you have an amazing dining experience at MK Restaurant.

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Two & Three Bedroom Luxury Apartments all with Gas Fires & Underfloor heating. Centrally located in the Heart of the Village, yet so quiet. Perfect place to stay for couples, families or with friends.

1 Rutherford Crescent, Hanmer Springs 0800 555774 www.villagelake.co.nz

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Fashionable flair in Hanmer Kjole’s mother and daughter team have bought the polished casual flair of Danish designer labels direct to Hanmer Springs.

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t’s been a successful first year for Kjole in the new Boulder Point Precinct. Owner Stephanie Suckling recently returned from Demark where she visited the Panorama Berlin, hailed as Europe’s fashion market place and met with the directors of Kjole’s eight exclusive labels. An emerging trend Stephanie noticed was for organic ranges such as sweatshirts and t-shirts, using organic cotton and dyes. Wide leg jeans were also hot. Next year, it’ll be daughter Penny’s turn.

Kjole’s exclusive Denim Hunter jeans are proving to be popular among customers. They are a skinny leg in 7/8 length with zips, great option for shorter legs, featuring three different colours, white, black and denim. There is also a new range

of curvy jeans from the Danish label designed to stop gaping at the waist!

With fashion and racing a perfect match, Kjole will celebrate Melbourne Cup Day with its neighbour, Salt and Pepper café, in the Boulder Point Precinct. The fun, food and fashion parade takes off at 1pm – a chance for ladies to dress up and enjoy the fashion parade featuring labels Denim Hunter and Kaffe. Hairdresser Kay Brydon will host a presentation on teaming hair colour and style with summer’s winning fashion. Tickets are available through Eventbrite and the Facebook page: Melbourne Cup 2018.

Kjole summer hours are 9:30am5pm Monday to Saturday and 9:30am-4pm Sundays, or online at www.kjole.co.nz.

Shake up your tastebuds at our unique café

CLEAR RIDGE APARTMENTS 5 STAR LUXURY IN THE CENTRE OF HANMER SPRINGS Ideal for individuals and groups.

Conference room available for smaller business meetings.

Some apartments with spas - outdoor heated pool & spa.

The refreshing mountain air beckons.

Ph 03 315 5144 or 0800 555 596

www.clearridge.co.nz

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The Pied Piper of Hanmer

Join the Hanmer Bakery gourmet pie fans and head on down to our fabulous bakery located in the heart of Hanmer Open from early morning until late afternoon 7 days a week, 6am - 4pm.

Shop 6, Village Shopping Mall Hanmer Springs 7334 Phone: 03 315 7714 Email: cherpet191@hotmail.com

Lunch Function * 3 Course Meal * Fashion Parade Prizes for best dressed * Best hat Book now on Facebook only $65 Or call (03) 926 0344 for more info Open 7 days a week from 7am Breakfast lunch & dinner

Salt n Pepper

Boulder Point Precinct 8 Chisholm Crescent Hanmer Springs Ph.(03) 926 0344 www.saltnpepper.co.nz

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Perfect for race season and summer parties. THE CANDY DRESS, www.repertoire.co.nz

There are sartorial treasures hidden throughout the city.

We’ve hunted out our favourites.

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Perfect in pink, supporting Breast Cancer Awareness month. TRELISE COOPER TIER ME UP DRESS, www.lynnwoodsonlinestore.co.nz

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Lacey, fun, flirty. FREYA ‘SOIREE LACE’ HIGH APEX BRA 8-16 & DD-G, 207 Fendalton Rd + 360 Colombo St.

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Easy wear looks by THE CARPENTERS DAUGHTER & VALPY now @ Key Black in Sizes 10-24, www.keyblack.co.nz

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Fabulous on-form florals.

FRAY ABBY DRESS IN PEWTER, 9 Gerald St, Lincoln.

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Step out in style at all your Cup Week events. DJANGO & JULIETTE SHOES, www.ilovewink.co.nz

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Travel light and set off on an adventure. ZOE SOJOURN LACE E-MESH Q2, www.merrell.co.nz

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In Ancient Greece, red and pink coral symbolised happiness and immortality, with amulets of the aragonite mineral used to drive away misfortune and illness.

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Perfect pieces It’s all happening now at Magazine Designer Clothing - perfect spring/summer pieces have arrived from their predominantly New Zealand designers and labels, including their own label, ‘Magazine’.

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here are subtle floral prints, beautiful silks, as well as garments with exquisite lace detailing and of course lashings of colour.

Magazine offers a range of clothing from sizes 10 to 26 - casual lifestyle clothing through to fabulous special occasion wear, including race wear and mother of the bride and groom attire. Magazine also carry an exquisite range of accessories including jewellery, fascinators and bags to complement every outfit.

The company is celebrating several beautiful new labels joining their range this spring/summer season including Ruby Yaya, PQ The Label & PQ Curve, The Italian Closet and Upstream by Megan Salmon. All have very different aesthetics, but all offer stunning colour palettes, prints and most of all “feel good fashion”.

The Magazine Designer Clothing experience is about helping you find your perfect style, no matter your size, age or the occasion you’re shopping for. They stock a stunning range of flattering and feminine contemporary looks with 10 stores across New Zealand. Their expert in-store stylists will work with you to really understand your needs and ensure you look and feel fabulous every time you shop with them.

So visit their gorgeous Christchurch store soon to see all the beautiful new seasons’ styles – everything to make a girl’s heart sing. Nicola, Kerry and Jan would love to help you find the perfect piece for your wardrobe.

Find them at the Windmill Centre, 188 Clarence Street, Riccarton, Christchurch, phone 03 348 6929 and at www.magazineclothing.co.nz.

Buy now, pay later No extra cost!

Shop 1, 680 Barbadoes St St Albans Ph. 03 385 9903

Something special for every occasion!

magazine designer clothing

Size 10 - s 26

Windmill Centre, 188 Clarence Street Riccarton, Christchurch Phone 021 686 929

www.magazineclothing.co.nz

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fashion JUDGE KAREN WALKER WITH MILLIE PUX-ASKEW

New Zealand’s next top designer A 23-year-old design student from Wellington, Millie Pux-Askew, has just been propelled into the fashionable fore, as the winner of Ballantynes’ first Emerging Designers Competition.

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illie was chosen from a pool of six finalists who each showed three completed looks at a runway show during Ballantynes’ Fashion Week.

The judges were global fashion designers Karen Walker, Rachel Easting and Anjali Burnett of Twenty-seven Names, Remix Magazine fashion photographer Dave Richards and Ballantynes’ Head of Buying Megan McKee. Millie, whose looks were inspired by a romanticised view of summer and winter, says the win was unexpected.

“I’m pretty happy... it is great to see all the work that I put in pay off and this win means I can continue working on this theme and develop a full collection.”

She will receive more than $28,000 in materials, publicity and mentoring from some of New Zealand’s most successful fashion industry insiders and has the opportunity to launch her debut fashion collection with Ballantynes’ Contemporary Lounge where it will be sold instore and online.

The iconic Christchurch department store launched the competition in June, attracting entries from all around New Zealand. The six finalists were Millie along with Hannah Stack (Christchurch), Ella van Beynen (Christchurch), Michelle Shang (Auckland), Emily Verhaaren (Auckland) and Amy Jin (Auckland).

Ballantynes’ Head of Buying Megan McKee says their collections reflect the enormous pool of up and coming design talent in New Zealand. “We were blown away by the standard of these collections. There were some highly creative concepts and strong technical skills. We have no doubt each finalist has a future in the fashion world.”

Megan McKee says Millie’s work was a stand-out. “The judges were impressed by her fabric choices... she used linen and oilskin which brought her summer and winter theme to life. We are looking forward to working with Millie to finesse her label and are excited to see what she does with this amazing opportunity.

We have no doubt she’ll join the long list of Kiwi designers who produce some of the best fashion in the world.”

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Treat your feet What a stunning shoe summer it’s going to be, if the new season styles at Rangiora Shoe Lines lead the way, with shelves of glamourous gorgeousness.

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eminine and flirty Hispantas come in strappy, elegant open-court design. From Poland there’s Kacper weekend streetwear, and the funky, comfortably soft Maciejka shoes. Minx always surprises with its hidden wedge shoe-boots, embossed designs, pinpunch, florals, studs, and crisp whites.

Fine and block heels are equally in vogue this season. The mules, scuffs

What’s the most enjoyable aspect of your job

Making people look and feel their best.

Helping every day people feel more confident about the way they look so they can put their best foot forward.

What’s NEW in the cosmetic industry

We are about to launch Belkyra - a very exciting new product in the industry which destroys fat cells under the chin which therefore improves your profile. This is by far one of the most common areas of concern for all ages. I cannot wait to launch this non-surgical double chin reduction treatment.

What’s popular in injectables at the moment

Women in New Zealand want natural subtle results our most common package at the moment is our harmony pack which helps lift and soften there whole face without looking overdone.

Who are your clients – what are they looking for

My clients range from all ages we offer affordable prices so that everyone can afford to have a treatment. Being in the CBD we get a lot of corporate and retail clients. There really is no specific type we offer something for everyone!

and slides are of quality leather and great structural support. They flatter most outfits and easily slip on and off during those hot summer days. Shades this summer are so pretty, from subtle metallics to faded pinks and blues, and flesh tones to elongate the leg.

Of course new shoes warrant a new bag! The range of affordable Backyard Bags are made from heavy duty upcycled

Your advice to people thinking of using your sevices

Come in for a free consultation and learn about all the treatments we offer. We offer a full facial assessment where I can talk you through everything and answer all of your questions there is no obligation to have a treatment.

Best complement you’ve received for your work

Clients coming back to me and referring friends is always lovely to see the same faces. Some clients even drive long distances or fly to have an appointment with me as they only trust me with there face, this is a huge compliment which I am always very appreciative of.

Highlight of your career

Opening a clinic in the CBD has always been a dream of mine since returning to Christchurch after living oversea. Im so proud to be back in the city where there is a great positive vibe which is only going to get better and better!

Very exciting times!

Caroline Holloway Franchisee/Injector

The Cosmetic Clinic Christchurch Owned and operated by TCC Christchurch Limited, franchisee of The Cosmetic Clinic

112 Cashel Street Christchurch 03 377 2939 Westfield Riccarton (near Divine Cakes) 03 265 0660

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canvas, in taupe to dusky pink, with twotoned leather straps, and real calf hide – a fashionable vintage vibe. Every bag is unique, and wears extremely well.

Rangiora Shoe Lines, 162 High Street, Rangiora, now opens 7 days a week, with 10am-3pm Sundays being a relaxing shoe-try-on day. Phone 03 313 8444 or visit www.rangiorashoelines.co.nz or Facebook.

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Leading the way Ever the toast of chic and environmentally conscious merinolovers, Untouched World continues to excel in its mission to bring a sustainable ethos and luxury style to those who wish to look fabulous, but go easy on the planet.

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heir new spring/summer 18/19 collection is in stores now, and true to form, the designs are beautifully simple and made from luxurious fabrics and fibres that are easy on the earth.

The season offers beautiful linens, organic cotton tees, pants and dresses, along with lightweight, airy summer knits in merino and recycled organic cotton. Light, translucent soybean shirts, made from the part of the soybean left over in processing, are affectionately referred to as vegetable cashmere due to their silky soft handle.

New to the collection are woollen shoes created in collaboration with Baabuk, while a carefully curated collection of homeware and accessories made by talented local artisans complements the range.

Committed to ‘walking the walk’

rather than simply ‘talking the talk’, Untouched World has partnered with the Mahatma Gandhi Institute to go global with the great work of the Untouched World Foundation’s “Leadership for a Sustainable Future” programmes.

Leadership begins at the top at Untouched World, with owner Peri Drysdale receiving welldeserved recognition for her lifetime commitment to entrepreneurship at the recent Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2018.

Following on from the opening of their new concept store in Wellington earlier this year, another new Untouched World store opens in Wanaka next month. Those not able to make it instore can shop the collection online at untouchedworld.com

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Stylish footwear for SUMMER STYLE COMFORT QUALITY

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Breast reduction alternative Although a large bra size can be portrayed as desirable, the reality for many women is that large breasts can cause physical and emotional discomfort. Carrying the extra weight can result in back, neck or shoulder pain and can limit physical activities.

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ome women also experience feelings of self-consciousness and struggle to find well-fitting clothes.

The good news is Dr Grant Bellaney, founder of the Encore Cosmetic Clinic, offers women an alternative to traditional breast reduction surgery, with extremely good results.

“Most breasts consist of 40 to 60 percent fat, so the removal of some of that fat through a procedure called tumescent liposuction can give a significant reduction in breast size,” he says.

While traditional breast reduction surgery is carried out by plastic or general surgeons, breast reduction procedures using tumescent liposuction have been developed and practised by dermatological surgeons such as Bellaney, who are skin and fat specialists.

The procedure is suitable for all ages, particularly those over the age of 35. It was first used in the 1980s and has an outstanding safety record, he adds.

“The procedure also has huge advantages over traditional surgery. It is safer because it is performed under local anaesthetic, which has fewer risks than surgery that is carried out under general anaesthetic. It is also simpler and less painful than surgery and the recovery time is far quicker.

“There are also fewer side effects and less scaring. With traditional surgery all patients will have visable scaring of some degree, whereas little or no visable scaring is present with this technique.

With traditional surgury about 10 to 15 percent of patients can experience a loss of sensitivity in the nipples or an inability

to breastfeed afterwards. With tumescent liposuction, the risk reduces to less than one percent.”

Dr Bellaney was the first specialist to introduce tumescent liposuction to the South Island and has continued to develop and refine the procedure ever since.

“These incisions are virtually scarless and heal very quickly, usually without needing sutures. It’s a day procedure, so women can go home afterwards and are usually back to their regular routine within a few days.”

Dr Bellaney has successfully performed this procedure on hundreds of women over the last 10 years.

Call his modern clinic at 248 Papanui Road in Merivale to make an appoinment, phone 03 356 0214 or visit the website www.encorehealth.co.nz.

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Summer’s Selections With a heatwave predicted, Made in the Shade is prepared. Ali has stocked up with lots of gorgeous, cool, breathable natural fibres – cottons, silks, viscose, and loads of lovely linens. “Last year the cool-to-wear linen pieces were flying out the door during the long hot summer.”

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ittermoon has brought linen stories to their collection, as has Ping Pong, with flattering dresses with pockets. Almost too good to be true, the modern natural linen-look does not need ironing. Last summer at the Beckenham boutique, it was also all about the Made in Italy collection – with romantic pieces that flatter and float over the silhouette.

As well as the much-adored local labels, such as Anne Mardell and Optimum’s cotton knits, there are Ali’s famous European faithfuls. The perfectfitting Lisette L pants from Canada have feminine, versatile patterns and plains – unique to the label.

This summer is particularly exciting,

with feminine colours and prints such as turquoise, coral, navy backgrounds, ditzyprint and spring-garden florals and bold tropical blooms – and in contrast, chic and stylish plains. Colour is getting creative, as in the striking new Matisse dresses.

“Cute bomber jackets, in summery fabrics, like lace, are back in vogue – great to jazz up a dress. And most labels have introduced an easy, relaxed fitting, with styles to suit every shape,” Ali says.

All personality types and age groups will find a new favourite at Made in the Shade, 151a Colombo Street, Beckenham, open Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm and Saturdays 10am-4pm, or visit www.madeintheshade.co.nz.

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We know we love mindfulness for bringing tranquillity and focus to our on-the-go lives, and we love facials for their wonderful effects on our skin.

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hat we didn’t know is they can be put together to create a stunning holistic treatment for enhancement of both skin and mind to calm, refresh and inspire you.

Christchurch’s own Nicola Quinn Beauty and Day Spa is excited to bring you their latest facial treatment, the Ginger & Me Skin-Mind-PowerTUDE Facial. Spa owner and Ginger & Me co-founder Nicky Quinn says, “We believe we are the first to offer this multitasking treatment – ensuring beauty starts from the inside out and taking you where no other facial has before”.

The treatment will take you through a guided mindfulness meditation session via headphones, guaranteed

to empower, enlighten and allow you to choose your attitude (the way you do life), your altitude (what you get from life) your gratitude (how you acknowledge life) and your beautytude (the way you show up to life).

At the same time, your skin will take some time out with an indulgent and detoxifying facial, with your choice of an anti-aging, purifying, hydrating, or brightening mask.

Ginger & Me also has a new range of powerful skincare products, working at a cosmetic-medicine level to counteract aging and skin stress.

This fabulous Mindfulness Facial is available for $149 at Nicola Quinn Beauty and Day Spa, open six days and until 9pm Tuesday to Thursday.

Phone 03 355 6400 or book online at www.quinnbeautyspa.co.nz.

DYNAMIC BEAUTIFUL HAIR...

Indulge your skin and your mind with the new Ginger&Me Mindfulness Facial at Nicola Quinn Beauty & Day Spa. Escape the noise of the outside world to feel calm, refreshed & empowered.

Ph: 03 355 6400 | Merivale, Christchurch

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A safe option A safe, non-toxic and highly effective alternative to DEET-based insect repellent products is a breakthrough ingredient that is revolutionising the industry, says James Fraher, of locally-owned company, Skin Technology.

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icaridin, an active ingredient produced to mimic black pepper plant properties, has a broad efficacy against various

insects and is recommended by the World Health Organisation as a repellent of choice for malaria prevention.

And unlike DEET (which has a chemical name, N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide), it does not dissolve plastics and has exceptional cosmetic properties – it’s gentle on the skin, non-greasy, non-sticky, and smells nice.

“Most importantly, it’s non-toxic and safe for your whole family to use, including pregnant women and children from six months old.”

James formed Skin Technology 11 years ago when he heard about the ingredient, which dominates the insect repellent market in Europe.

He collaborated with local manufacturers to create a premium product, containing 25 per cent picaridin – the highest strength available worldwide – offering protection for up to 14 hours after application.

“It really works and is the ideal alternative for consumers looking for a healthier, safer option.”

The company’s product range also includes a wash-in insect repellent for clothing, aloe vera gel and a highperformance sunscreen that stays on the skin longer than regular sunscreens.

“Our sunscreen spray contains an ingredient that slows the product from degrading and won’t sweat out. Anyone who uses this sunscreen raves about it and won’t go back to anything else.”

Visit www.skintechnology.co.nz for more information and to order online.

Dress your curves Destination boutique Key Black is a haven of space and expert advice on choosing beautiful, versatile pieces that you will be reaching for in years to come.

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et back from the bustle at 27A Colombo Street in Cashmere, this private retreat offers high quality New Zealand labels, with each style in limited numbers, chosen by Owner Rachelle Varnham for their limited availability in Christchurch.

Key Black specialises in sizes 10 – 24. With their own label they create key foundation garments that last. Each season fashion pieces with an edge are introduced that provide style, shape and comfort with their exclusive designs.

Key Black also holds a selection of styles from Rache favourite New Zealand designers, including The Carpenters Daughter, Valpy, Sabatini and, Juna & Zinity.

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variety and designs for all shapes and sizes.

Rachelle is passionate about empowering women and giving them the confidence to wear fashion and invest into fashion in a sensible way by making the most of their purchases. Key Black has personal and wardrobe stylings to help women create a wardrobe suited to their needs.

When it comes to special occasions it is important to Key Black that you do not invest into a garment that you will only wear once, they will teach you how to add your occasion wear into your everyday wardrobe.

Key Black is open Tuesday and Saturday 10am – 3pm, and Wednesday to Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm. Situated at 27a Colombo Street in Cashmere.

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Summer Beauty Summer is so close now you can begin to dream about days in the outdoors, in the sun and at the beach. Ah yes the beach – that means searching out the swimsuit and seeing how it looks after the winter months. Are there some pesky bulges that mar your silhouette?

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he team at Red Laser and Beauty have just the treatment to give you back your body confidence.

It’s a slimming treatment called Cryolipolesis. That’s the technical term for our non-invasive body sculpting treatment used to reduce small stubborn fat deposits by freezing.

The experts at Red Beauty explain that the method involves controlled application of cooling within the temperature range of +5 to -11°C to localised areas to break down the fat and reshape the contours of the body. Each treatment takes an hour and can be repeated a couple of months later on the same area. It’s chilly,

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but not painful to have it done.

When you book this slimming treatment at Red Beauty mention Metropol and receive 50 percent off your first session.

Another enhancement for your appearance at the beach Red Beauty can help with is permanent makeup that will not wash off in the water. Imagine having perfectly designed eyebrows and eyes defined with eyeliner lasting not for a day but for several years. “It is a wonderful way of enhancing someone’s appearance.”

These are just two of the wide range of beauty treatments offered at Red Beauty – and that includes teeth whitening, Laser and IPL. Phone 03 385 8600.

With international brands like Diesel and Scotch & Soda, Indigo Brands continues to celebrate its ongoing success in the fashion industry alongside a continued and loyal commitment to its customers.

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ts mission is simple: Be the leading distributor in the fashion clothing and footwear industry within New Zealand and Australia by offering the world’s finest fashion labels.

Based in Casebrook, Christchurch, the company has been offering some of the world’s leading global brands to retailers across New Zealand for more than 30 years.

Celebrating its 40th year in 2018, Diesel has become an innovative international lifestyle brand, producing a wide-ranging collection of denim, clothing, shoes and accessories.

For its latest campaign, Diesel has taken hateful social media comments received by the brand and celebrities and turned them into a fashion collection called ‘hate couture’ attracting the likes of Nicki Minaj, Gucci Mane, Bella Thorne and Tommy Dorfman who are taking part in the campaign.

Scotch & Soda is commonly best described as ‘worldly-cool’ incorporating stand-out prints and patterns in each of its seasons.

Key followers of the brand include Benedict Cumberbatch, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, not to mention world renowned model Heidi Klum.

Indigo Brands also has its own retail store `brave’ located in Newmarket, Auckland. Recently refurbished, the store is not only a retail store but a showroom to exhibit key brands. There is also a `brave’ outlet store located at 752 Main North Road, Christchurch.

Indigo Brands distributes other brands such as Garcia, Gaudi, Denny Rose, NoBrand shoes plus other smaller European collections.

Christchurch stockists include Encompass, Andrea Biani, Treasure Box, Sergios, Contemporary Lounge and Death

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90 minutes of pure indulgence

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Wine & Artfor aAuction good cause The Canterbury Medical Research Foundation (CMRF) Wine & Art Auction celebrates its 25th year on 1 December, with its annual Wine & Art Auction at Rydges Latimer. Since it began 25 years ago this flagship event has raised more than $1.6 million for research right here in Canterbury.

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MRF is one of the largest funders of medical research in Canterbury and over the last 58 years with the generosity of donors, has granted more than $27 million to numerous research projects. The research it has supported has not only had significant impact on patients in Canterbury but also throughout New Zealand and globally.

CMRF gifts a guaranteed $100,000 to each year’s designated Wine & Art Auction recipient. Some past recipients include University of Canterbury’s Professor Julia Rucklidge whose research encompasses the effects of micronutrients on adult mood disorders

and Professor Frank Frizelle’s University of Otago, Christchurch team research into bowel cancer (especially vital as Canterbury has one of the highest rates of any region in New Zealand).

This year’s recipient of the Wine & Art Auction is The Christchurch Health and Development Study which has been in existence for 40 years. During this time the team has followed the life progress of a group of 1,265 babies born in Christchurch during mid-1977. The study team has had significant impact and published over 480 scientific papers, reports, books and book chapters describing the 40-year life history of the cohort.

The research team’s studies to date have included: • The effects of parental smoking on childhood respiratory illness • The impacts of low level lead exposure on cognitive development and behaviour • The effects of childhood sexual abuse on educational achievement and psycho-social adjustment • The impacts of adolescent cannabis use on educational achievement and mental health • The effects of the Canterbury earthquakes on psychological wellbeing This event is supported by some of New Zealand’s favourite visual artists who provide an incredible offering of artwork for auction. The art work is complemented by a stunning array of collectable wines for auction which showcase the best in the vintner’s art from New Zealand and beyond. Well supported by Canterbury businesses the main auction and the silent auction include experiences and exquisite donated items.

Limited tickets are still available from colin@cmrf.org.nz: $1,600 per table of 10 and $160 for a single ticket. To make a donation instead to support the Foundation’s vital work please visit www.cmrf.org.nz.

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Get amongst it Warm weather means more events for North Canterbury.

Here are a few to mark on your calendar.

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For a fun family day out head along to the Kaiapoi North School Spring Fair taking place on Sunday November 4 from 10am to 2pm.

There will be plenty of stalls, entertainment and food on offer.

This is a fundraiser for the school so inquiries from stall holders are welcome ($25 per site and $100 per truck). If you are interested please email rebeccaburns13@outlook.com or melaniefriedauer@yahoo.co.nz for further information.

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The 8th Annual Open Day at Tūhaitara Coastal Park will be held on November 11, from 10am to 2pm at Woodend Beach Domain.

Meet the staff, volunteers, and community members working to rehabilitate Tūhaitara Coastal park. Enjoy an ice cream or coffee and meet a few of the Canterbury mudfish, also known as the kowaro.

You will feel like you’re in South America every time you eat here

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Shop until you drop in High Street, Rangiora on November 22 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm at the town’s Christmas Celebration Night.

Wander around the quality market stalls while enjoying live music on the council lawn. The main man in the red suit will be present and there will be an amazing fireworks display. To register for a stall visit www.rangiorapromotions.co.nz.

Rangiora’s newest butchery with beautiful handcrafted sausages, dry cured meats.

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150 Ashworths Rd Amberley 03 314 8030

Located just 3kms south of Amberley.

With a full range of tapas ideal for sharing amongst friends, to a wide selection of mains & desserts. We use locally sourced produce and wines to highlight the exceptional quality of the region.

Warm, inviting, live music every weekend & fantastic cocktails all delivered with excellent service!

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84 High Street Rangiora Ph. 03 313 7191

As a purchaser you will need to consider the following: Fencing – Is it in a suitable condition for what you intend to use it for? (Stock proofed, electrified, ease for movement of stock and/or machinery.)

Water supply – Is it on a scheme? A well? Monitored? Shared? Proof of water quality? Number of tanks? Can I irrigate?

Easements/Covenants - Shared driveways, water rights, drainage, services, are there any restrictions for use?

Septic tank systems – Type? field drains/ transpiration lines or soak pit?

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Internet, cell coverage, sheds and shelter are all other things to consider as well.

Always look to see what the neighbouring properties are doing. How many stock units are they carrying?

What is the pasture quality and could you lease the land out?

So much information is required and needs to be taken into consideration. If set up correctly a lifestyle property can be a fabulous choice for you and your family and does not have to be a burden!

Contact Marijke Sheppard on 027 461 6127 or drop into Ray White Morris and Co, Level 1, 188 High Street, Rangiora.

Buying a lifestyle property can be the dream for a lot of Kiwis seeking the pleasure of rural living - but beware!

There are pitfalls for the uninitiated and that’s where knowledge and experience of a trusted, helpful real estate agent can be your best asset.

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ook no further than Marijke (MaRye-Ka) Sheppard from Ray White Morris and Co Rangiora. She has lived in the Waimakariri District for over 40 years, and has seen buyers making common mistakes when considering moving out into the country. Too often the lifestyle choice becomes a life sentence.

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A Taste of Thailand Here is what you must do if you are after the most intimate Thai dining experience in a beautiful and idyllic setting. You head out to 56 Fletchers Road, Loburn, and call in on Lemongrass Authentic Thai Cuisine.

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emongrass is the result of an 11 yeardream for manager and chef Sriamorn Reavill and her husband Paul.

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relaxed country dining setting.

“I can’t believe how lucky we are to have this. This has been my dream for so long,” Sriamorn says, grinning from ear to ear.

“I have always wanted to allow people to experience the same home cooked Thai food that I had growing up.”

Step inside and you can’t help but marvel at the design and layout of the restaurant. The seating, floor, tables and interior décor is of the highest quality, making it even more remarkable when you consider that the design and build was completed with very little help.

During your meal you are served not only by Sriamorn, but her children too.

This is a family business after all. They have been taught all the ins and outs of food preparation, the menu and know the value of quality customer service.

So relaxed is the atmosphere that if no bookings are planned for day, Sriamorn might be out shopping, sourcing all the finest ingredients for her special blend of Thai cooking.

Delicious starters such as Sticky Glaze Pork, Fresh Prawn Spring Rolls and Miang Kum always go down a treat, while the mains are prepared with an overwhelming degree of love and dedication. Whether it’s a Thai Beef Salad, Larb Moo Pork, Panang Beef Curry or a Massaman Chicken Curry, Sriamorn is a natural.

A great range of desserts and chilled beverages are also on offer but it’s BYO if you favour something alcoholic.

Thanks to the beautiful surroundings, Lemongrass has hosted a few functions in its time. So to find out more about this, and to book a table for your nearest and dearest, give Sriamorn a call 03 310 3102 or email lemongrass.loburn@gmail.com.

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canterbury bride Love Me Tender For Andy and Donna White renewing their wedding vows was “a hell of a lot more fun” than their first wedding.

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For some married couples saying “I do” once is enough, but more and more people are choosing to celebrate their love with a wedding vow renewal ceremony.

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ver the years the vow renewal ceremony has grown in popularity, with couples opting to cement their bond and recommit to their partner.

Whether a romantic gesture (or simply an excuse for a party), it’s a great way to mark an anniversary.

If you’re super-traditional, you might plan to revisit the place where you originally got married but then again, you might like to enjoy a holiday overseas and renew your vows on a tropical beach somewhere.

Ceremonies can incorporate family and friends and planning can be a lot less stressful than the first time around as it’s usually more intimate and personalised.

The main thing to understand about your vow renewal ceremony is that, unlike your original wedding ceremony, there are no legalities or strict traditions involved. You can celebrate as you see fit and how you like!

When it comes to the allimportant vows, you have the option of re-reading your original marriage vows, or writing something entirely new.

Ceremonies often end with rededication rings and these can be entirely new rings or your existing marital rings with a new engraving on.

In a world where many marriages don’t last the distance, you don’t need much of an excuse to celebrate the fact that you are making it and making it together!

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t was the best day ever,” Donna laughs.

Recently the couple celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary.

“We talked about the fact that not many of our friends were still married, so we thought it was worth celebrating.”

A four week trip to the United States provided the perfect opportunity with the couple booking a service at the famous Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas complete with an Elvis impersonator who walked the experienced bride down the aisle.

While Donna hadn’t prepared vows, Andy had – which brought her to tears.

“He wrote a poem, it was lovely.”

He also surprised her with a diamond ring.

The couple’s best friends also joined them in Las Vegas for the occasion – and took care of the groom’s attire.

“I had a beautiful dress made from a friend of mine (who has cancer) but on the day [of the wedding] I sent Andy out to get a suit jacket. He came back dressed like Richard Gere from An Officer and A Gentleman.”

The couple’s first wedding in Timaru on August 6, 1988, was very traditional with Donna sporting a Princess Di-style ensemble.

The couple have three sons who were delighted to hear their parents had renewed their wedding vows.

“We will definitely do it again in another 30 years – if we’re still here.”

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Subtle colours and versatile designs, which are playful yet romantic, will appeal to brides this wedding season.

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rides of Merivale owner Lisa Dermott says this season’s wedding dresses will again be subtle in colour with metallic golds, silver and platinum featuring.

Brides are also opting for adaptable dresses with detachable pieces like sleeves, trains, and overskirts, which can be worn during the day and night.

“They can be two very unique looks but save brides having to buy two dresses,” she says.

When it comes to styles, anything goes.

For the modern bride, 90s silhouettes, jumpsuits, sheer fabrics, backless styles and separates will trend giving brides the opportunity

to show off their personality. Chicly hidden pockets are becoming popular allowing brides to keep personal things close to them on their big day.

Simple and sleek, slip wedding dresses are perfect for the minimalist bride and can look sophisticated with any neckline.

For the traditional church weddings, big skirts with elegant bodices and plenty of tulle will feature and luxurious lace isn’t disappearing anytime soon.

Whatever dress you decide on, remember it should suit your shape and ultimately be comfortable, allowing you to move through your special day with ease.

A WEDDING AT ILAM HOMESTEAD IS TRULY MAGICAL

An idyllic setting that represents an age of heritage and style. Making Ilam Homestead the perfect venue for both indoor and outdoor weddings.

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wner, Vicki Ogden-O’Fee describes her keratin smoothing treatment as distinguishable from a chemical straightening process that’s found in some countries, in that the former doesn’t involve potentially dangerous chemicals.

Instead, keratin smoothing is natural and gentle. It relaxes, curls, strengthens and repairs damaged hair. A beautiful side-effect is the sheen it adds to dull, dry hair. The blow wave takes frizz out of curly or wavy hair and bulk out of unmanageable, rebellious hair.

In short, keratin smoothing could be dubbed the ultimate treatment for salon-perfect hair every day. Included in this are targeted treatments for differing hair types. The results of a keratin-smooth will last for up to four months. Plus, these gorgeous effects are cumulative, with repeated smoothing applications.

Custom-creation jewellers, Via Sollertia of New Regent Street, can help take the pressure out of marriage proposals with a new bespoke ring making service, the Nu Proposal.

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Via Sollertia 11 New Regent Street Christchurch Ph 366 8001 www.viasollertia.co.nz

he family run boutique business takes pride on offering both bride and groom an experienced professional design and creation experience.

Clients can visit Via Sollertia to choose a statement diamond or gemstone, which is then securely placed in a sustainable rimu ring box; setting the stage for a truly romantic proposal.

If the answer to the proposal is `yes’ couples can then select the materials and designing of the ring begins.

A gorgeous range of displayed rings in heritage, whimsical, classic or modern styles pave the way for each aesthetic couple-decision.

The result? Something classy, personalised and utterly unforgettable.

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Flavours & fun Liesl Johnstone gets us up to the play on what’s hot in culinary circles for the upcoming year.

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t’s usually something bigger than hunger that drives us to eat out. Yes, there are different world cuisines that we individually gravitate toward, but eating out is all about the vibe. The tastes and tummy-filling are only marginally more crucial than the entertainment of watching life unfold, and of how the dishes are presented.

Whose menu reads ‘beef stew’ anymore? Not that many. There might be reference to an exotic location, or a less common protein incarnation.

There’s an increasing trend toward accommodating differing dietary requirements, which can only mean progress.

The conventional favourites are marketed with a twist. It’s more exciting. The menu-read is primary. A beautifully nominative dish will have your salivary glands working out.

Dishes with garnishes (now there’s a throw-back-word) are a case in point. The predictable’s gone. It’s not often fruit jellies or jams. If there’s gooseberry on the menu, it’ll be couched as ‘Gooseberry afterthought’ or ‘Gooseberry sheep’s ankle’, and any jam will feature something from forest or field, or a woman’s name. Try ‘sorrel jam,’ ‘rosemary jam’ or ‘smoked marjoram jam’ (try saying that fast).

Good menus now found in our fab re-establishing city will reference everywhere in the world you could think of. Chefs of Christchurch might soon start referencing our own Kiwi regions as well as the far-flung. Our wine is proudly known by district,

and local regionality in dishes might next become more of a thing. It’s happened with paint colours, after all.

We already have Bluff oysters and Kaikoura crayfish, but how about Dunsandel fennel-cakes or Oamaru Tiramisu? That has a certain ring. Or Puhoi blackberry cheesecake? We might ramp up the referencing of our own Otautahi neighbourhoods.

Canterbury has some evocative placenames, whether in English or Maori; even French. Let’s get regionally specific with dishes!

Now our town is humming again and establishments are filling up with live music and clientele, it’s the places with creatively low lighting, quirky unexpected décor and high comfort levels that are drawing the diners. If lighting’s low enough in the bathrooms, we can indulge in thinking we look very fine, even in the wake of too much food and liquid.

This is all part of our city’s re-boot; the trend toward creative, left-field ideas. It started in the immediate earthquake aftermath of 2010 and 2011 with seemingly random-themed largescale art on buildings and in vacant lots.

Dining is all about feeling good, and increasingly, about marketing itself to all of our senses. Satisfaction is about the flavour of the sum, including colour, texture, saltiness, surprise and delight.

Canterbury restauranteurs and chefs, we love that you’re not constrained by straitjacket foodie traditions. Stay experimental!

Perfect for larger groups Social dining at The Monday Room

To book phone 03 377-5262 or email: info@themondayroom.nz

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Options galore Since its opening in May, The Rowdy Kitchen has established itself as a quality dining destination in the northern suburb of Prestons, Christchurch.

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wners Blair and Gabe McIntyre have brought a wealth of hospitality experience and created a relaxed environment providing a multitude of different dining spaces for customers.

Whether it’s the intimate “pinkroom” (dining for up to 10), the main dining room with its impressive open kitchen or large deck, The Rowdy Kitchen offers something for everyone.

While the large internal area is cleverly divided with the use of joinery and plants, external areas feature a variety of seating options, carefully protected from the elements by louvres and screens which allow guests to make the most of the

northern aspect and lush native plantings surrounding the venue.

The interior features light timber finishes, beautiful faux living walls and an on-trend colour palette, creating a trendy atmosphere seldom seen in suburban restaurant and bars.

Kitchen Manager Tony Smith (former executive chef of Christchurch Parkroyal) and head chef Sharne Thomas have created menus that feature classic dishes with a modern twist executed to consistently high standards.

Their open kitchen, with impressive wood fired oven, provides an insight into the demands of operating a busy, modern kitchen.

GOOD FOOD IS NEVER SILENT! Discover a venue where the atmosphere is social and conversation encouraged.

Our contemporary menu, skillfully executed and paired with fabulous wine and beer offers guests plenty to chatter about.

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The bar offers 14 beers and ciders on tap including a range of offerings from New Zealand Brewers Monteith’s, Black Dog and Tuatara as well as leading international brands like Heineken, Erdinger and Lagunitas.

The north-facing deck features live music during the summer months while big screens will ensure you don’t miss any sporting action.

Whether it’s a freshly baked scone or an outstanding coffee, a friendly location for a family dinner, a function venue for your next team event, or a traditional wood fired pizza on the deck, The Rowdy Kitchen delivers warm service, delicious food in an outstanding location.

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Ingredients for Success

The best ingredient for a successful party or event is a trusted catering partner – remove the stress and hassle of your next function by using Continental Catering.

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ith years of experience and expertise in the South Island, Continental Catering has helped deliver some of the most remembered occasions on everyone’s lips regardless of size or location – from

intimate gatherings to grand scale gala dinners.

“We have the perfect cuisine match for the corporate dinner to family weddings – everything from venue to food and beverage,” says owner David Cartwright.

Partners Recently Continental Catering has catered various grand openings of new buildings the city. This trusted team is also is the catering partner for larger events like Heineken Urban Polo, the New Zealand Agricultural Show and South Island Field Days to more intimate occasions like office happy hours or family dinners.

Heros Continental Catering acknowledges that the team on the day are an important part of the success of any event – attentive, friendly, well-presented professionals.

“We have a dedicated team of catering service staff and we consistently appoint the same staff to each venue for ease of venue knowledge and efficiency. The customer and guest experience is as important as the menu to us.”

Come and visit us in the historic Ironside House, built in 1899 Christchurch’s oldest restaurant Spagalimis Salisbury Street Pizzeria and Bar • Full bar and cocktails • 39 Delicious Pizzas on the menu • Outdoor dining and deck area • Private dining room 381 Montreal Street, Corner of Salisbury

Ph. 379 7159 www.spagalimis.co.nz

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Ali’s Lemons

Fresh, traditional, distinctive Ali’s Lemon Caramelised Onion’s versatility makes it an essential in your pantry.

It is a tangy accompaniment on a cheeseboard, or with any meat. All Ali’s products are made in small batches to ensure quality.

Available at Christchurch Farmers’ Market (Saturday), Tanner Street Bakery, Lincoln Pantry, Pukeko Junction Cafe, and Moore Wilson in Wellington

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

Dunsandel Country Cafe & Bar

Open 7 days our local cafe restaurant & bar offers a wide range of menu & cabinet options with a family area.

Treat yourself to our delicious new summer menu with our welcoming staff.

Main South Rd, Dunsandel Ph. 03 325 4007

Treat your inner bread and pastry connoisseur and fall in love with Jerry & George Artisan Bakers.

Our authentic Sourdough Breads and Pastries can be found at Friday: Ohoka Farmers Market and The Colombo Mall Saturday: Mt Pleasant Farmers Market and The New Brighton Seaside Market Ph. 0226 350 332

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BEERSTICKS just $1 each Naturally fermented, air-dried sausages in 6 flavours = high protein snacks = don’t need refrigeration = ideal for lunchboxes

Euro Gourmet Meats

303 Colombo St, Christchurch Ph. 03 337 2929

An authentic boutique family winery producing powerful, vibrant wines including the newly release single vineyard Clark Estate “Dayvinleigh” Pinot Noir Rosé 2018.

Order direct.

Clark Estate

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Yumm. is your friendly food supplier using locally grown produce and goods baked fresh daily. A great range of luxury pantry items and kitchen equipment from well-known NZ brands.

Friendly staff on hand to help!

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The Colombo Mall, 363 Colombo St Ph. 03 365 2440 Find them on Instagram yumm.nz

We have it all @ I Spy food.

Damn delicious pies, seriously good vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options.

Fresh bread and gorgeous cakes.

Coffee and a micro roastry onsite.

I Spy Food

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Taking your coffee and food to the next service level where the customer is in charge – drive through or sit and enjoy in our courtyard setting Offering you great coffee choices, flavoured Lattes and Hot Chocolates Refreshing Frappes & Iced Coffees Range of fresh ready to eat food Total convenience (Dog refreshment station available) Text thru orders:- 0277 336 439

Bean Seen

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Locally made Canterbury wine that’s seriously drinkable made since 2004.

We produce real wine at real prices.

Time for your next catering?

We can tailor your specific needs and budget with every occasion.

Let us work for you.

Order yours now.

Sesame Sushi & Asian Fusion 33 Elgin Street (Corner of Colombo St & Elgin St) Ph. (03) 943 7872

If you haven’t seen us yet – do drop in and say hi!!

We have a great salmon selection – plus cheese, pickles, fruit pastes, lamb shanks and West Coast whitebait –something for every occasion. Gift / Corporate Gift packs available for order from the end of October.

Salmon Heaven Find us just off the car park at Merivale Mall or at the Colombo Mall Ph.(021) 184 6113 or 0800 222 811 www.sovereignsalmon.co.nz

Specialising in single vineyard wines including Rieslings, Sparkling, Rose, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

We welcome everyone to come out and taste our wines including our new 2018 range - we provide a relaxed fun environment and you may even get a yarn or two from our owner James!

Gelato Roma is available for hire at any function.

We can easily adapt the flavour options to suit your: wedding, corporate event, children/adults parties, Christmas functions and community events.

Please contact us to discuss quote and flavours

Gelato Roma Mobile Christchurch Ph. 027 964 7738 / 027 454 1983 www.gelatoroma.co.nz

Melt your Taste Buds with our Gelato…

Artisan gelato and sorbetto served in our boutique gelateria at 5/132 Opawa Road.

Spring opening hours: 1pm - 5.30pm every day.

Gelato also available for events and wholesale to restaurants and cafes.

The Gelato Lab Ltd

Contact pippa@thegelatolab.co.nz

Need some last - minute gift ideas?

We also have a range of gift baskets available to purchase at the cellar door.

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Delicious Christmas Mince Tarts

Breads of Europe delivering fresh, local, high standard, to selected retailers: Fresh Choice City Market, Fresh Choice Barrington, Super Value Sumner, Raeward Fresh Tower Junction, Raeward Fresh Harewood Road, New World Ilam.

Bread of Europe

Ph. 03 381 1048 www.breads.co.nz

Christmas is around the corner and Sallys elves are back in the kitchen.

Our delicious Christmas cakes are in the oven.

Now is the time to get in first and order yours.

Gluten free available in 4” and 6”.

Ph. 022 350 3318

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Straight Eight Estate

2321 Main Sth Rd, Burnham, Ph (03) 347 6878 info@straight8estate.co.nz Cellar door open 9 -6:30pm or buy online at Straight8estate.co.nz

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A Kiwi-as Café Purple Weka Café and Bar is one of Christchurch’s best relaxed weekend dining spots, where good fun and great service goes hand in hand with great Kiwi-style breakfasts and lunches.

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ocated at 48 Fitzgerald Ave, the café has plenty of comfortable indoor and outdoor seating and onsite parking.

It offers a stylish ambience and friendly atmosphere, second to none. For Purple Weka, a new season means a tantalising new menu. Start your day by getting stuck into a succulent omelette, which has been described as, “The best omelette ever”.

The eggs benedict or a hearty big breakfast are all part of Purple Wekas’ popular breakfast menu.

The mince on toast with a soft poached egg is always an old favourite but there’s so much on the menu at Purple Weka worth exploring.

Along with whitebait, there’s a wide variety of new options to sample. As well as traditional cheese rolls try the cheese and corn or cheese and mince rolls - a Central Otago fav!

Purple Weka is also fully licensed, so wine and beer is available. It’s a great location to meet your friends on the weekend too with plenty of parking.

All sweet and savoury delicacies are made fresh each day and the kid’s menu means the wee ones’ cravings will be catered for.

Speaking of catering, Purple Weka is also able to provide your next work or social function with quality eats and beverages.

For more information, visit www.purplewekacafe.co.nz, visit the Facebook page or phone 03 366 0258. Open Monday to Friday 6am-4pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am-3pm.

Raise your brunching and lunching game with a delightful visit to Route 72 Café Bar Emporium.

Not just dining, this is destination dining, with a captivating shopping experience in the mix.

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The restaurant serves a choice of à la carte breakfasts and lunches, plus light meals and open sandwiches. The coffee is excellent, and delicious home baking and desserts are irresistible. Route 72 is fully licensed with a range of local wines and a large range of beers.

Dining upstairs offers exquisite views over the Cust River and Valley, across to the mountains.

The vibe is country and the friendly laidback team happily cater for gluten and dairy free diners.

Reservations are recommended, with breakfast served from 9–11:30am, and lunch from 11:30 until 3pm, plus they are open for dinner on Friday nights.

Adjoining the restaurant is North Canterbury’s best kept secret. The Emporium offers an impressive collection of items to feed your soul and gifts to pamper. There is beautiful skin care, leadlight lamps,

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jewellery, clothing, artwork and homewares.

There are specials to be found within in this eclectic grotto.

Owners Annette and Steve Thomson are offering possum and merino jumpers and jackets at 20 percent off, if you buy a pair of socks you can purchase matching gloves at half price, while the sale on Christmas decorations begins on 25 October and runs until 25 November.

New stock has arrived from Italy. Fashion items in silk and leather shoes rub shoulders with a selection of garden and wall art, and Christmas gifts for all the family. A large range of Kings Seeds is available, plus there is an in-store raffle pack of Kings Seeds and accessories - a great prize to be drawn at Show Weekend.

Annette and Steve have traded on the site since 1992, and raised their family in the village. The Café Bar Emporium has been an evolving dream for them, and they have so much pleasure in sharing the Route 72 experience with you.

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Salmon Supreme We are all aware of the importance of fish in our diet, but salmon, super-endowed with Omega-3 benefits, reigns supreme in joint, muscle and cardiovascular support, and also cognitive function and mood enhancement.

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land in Hororata and finding it came with a state-of-the-art abandoned honey processing plant, took advice from a

salmon farmer friend and turned it into a fully-functional salmon smoking factory.

Today that factory employs around 25 people, and any passing public are welcome to browse the factory shop, at 165 Hororata Road, for tempting smoked salmon goodies.

Henry estimates its products have been available in 300 supermarkets, both nationally and internationally.

Encouraged by glowing feedback from factory outlet customers, Henry decided it was time to be a visible presence in the city and showcase its extensive range of salmon products. In April 2018, Sovereign opened their Salmon Heaven shops in the Merivale Mall and The Colombo.

“We sell cold and hot smoked salmon; salmon slices, smoked mussels and whitebait; and also available are lamb shanks in a retort pouch; cheeses, pickles, fruit pastes, and other family produced products,” Henry says.

Customers can view their full range online, and purchase online, check out monthly promotions, or be inspired by their scrumptious recipes at: www. sovereignsalmon.co.nz So, while savouring that mouthmelting Omega-3 packed salmon, ponder this: what if Henry Studholme hadn’t purchased that Hororata property almost quarter of a century ago?

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and a 75 percent Reduced Sugar Curd); Lemon and Lemon Ginger Marmalades; Lemon Caramelised Onion; Preserved Lemons (Moroccan Style); a lactose/ cholesterol-free Lemon Gelato; and gluten-free Lemon Shortbread, Melting Moments and Spiced Lemon Cake.

Ali says, “My products are truly artisanal; I’m the creator, cook and bottle washer. My main ingredients are organic: Christchurch farm-fresh, free-range eggs; insecticide and pesticide-free lemons from Ormond Orchard, Hawkes Bay; and saffron from Wynyard Estate Saffron in Central Otago.”

Ali says the colour of all her products is natural. “It comes only from the lemon and eggs. There are no artificial colours or preservatives.”

Ali’s 27 percent alcohol Limoncello was inspired by an Amalfi Coast recipe, and she is justifiably proud that her Limoncello Riserva has received a thumbs up from Italy. Lemon Fresh is delicious either hot or cold, and is wonderful in your gin. A regular customer credits her family’s good health over the winter with a daily dose of Lemon Fresh!

Lemon lovers can sample Ali’s products at the Christchurch Farmers’ Market, or find them at Lincoln Pantry, Tanner Street Bakery and Pukeko Junction Café, Leithfield.

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• Butler’s pantries are desirable, because they often serve most purposes…food and appliance storage; sinks. Regular pantries or bench-top appliance cupboards should contain ample power points to hide away technology, plus the toaster, jug, sandwich press or smoothie-maker.

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• Large central islands that double as breakfast bars with lots of recessed bar-stools are The. Best. Thing.

Preferably with rubbish bins for separating waste not directly under a sink. People need to access bins without getting in the cook’s way.

• The best modern kitchens and bathrooms are well planned for light, sound, ventilation, drainage and heat.

Incorporate concealed speakers, i-pod stations, and automated, knee-high lighting. In the bathroom, can medicine and cosmetic cabinets be recessed/ concealed?

• Many kitchens and bathrooms are monochromatic, yet dramatic and somehow memorable. Pendant lightfittings might be stand-out-gorgeous.

Mirrors might emit light from behind.

• Bathrooms and kitchens with fabulous storage are completely hip. Concealed, in-wall drawers and cupboards from floor to ceiling optimise space while keeping aesthetics peaceful.

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Bloomin’ beautiful It’s exciting times ahead at iconic Victoria Florist, on the corner of Idris and Wairakei Roads, as new owners Leanne Lovell (former owner of Ruby Tuesday Florist,) and her husband Andrew put their loving stamp on it.

or Christchurch born and bred Leanne, the move feels like she’s come full circle.

“My mother was a florist, and I remember our trips to the original Victoria Florist premises in Victoria Street when I was a little girl.”

Although it’s a new business and location, regular clientele can be rest assured nothing else has changed.

“The girls from Ruby Tuesday have moved here with me. We can’t wait to welcome our loyal customers to our new home, and look forward to meeting new customers, and providing the best service, as always.”

Leanne’s happiest when creating her exquisite funeral arrangements. “If my flowers can help families in grief – that’s everything to me.”

At 6.30am, three mornings a week, Leanne’s at the flower market; it’s a hectic life, but her 35 years as a florist proves her passion still burns bright.

“We’re a passionate bunch who love what we do. We love flowers, we love life, and we believe in celebrating the big, small, happy and sad times that are part of life. We put love into every bouquet, because we really care.”

Victoria Florist are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm. Phone 03 351 7444 or visit www.victoriaflorist.co.nz.

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Supported by a team of five, two builders, two apprentices and his wife Jacqui, Dean’s skills as a licensed builder and carpenter, brings over 23 years of experience to what is essentially a family affair.

H3 Builders are long time members of New Zealand’s Certified Builders Association and offer a range of quality services second to none. Construction and project management of new builds, including hill architectural builds, renovations, earthquake rebuilds, decking, or even just offering advice on your next project, H3 Builders can do it all.

Dean and the H3 team, who have worked successfully with numerous Christchurch architects, pride themselves on doing the utmost

to ensure your project is as stress free as possible.

Dean and the team love a challenge, and are with you every step of the way throughout the build process with a `no job is too small’ philosophy.

Dean oversees all projects and works on site on the tools to ensure projects all run smoothly and that the quality is always high. This also ensures great communication between H3 Builders and their clients.

Plus, H3 Builders now include the new Halo 10-year residential guarantee insurance on all projects over $30,000, giving you that extra peace of mind.

For more information on how Dean and H3 Builders can bring your vision to life, visit www.h3builders.co.nz or call Dean on 027 437 1199.

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This year’s event will be held on November 17 and 18 and gives you the perfect excuse to spend the weekend in Akaroa, enjoying the scenery, food, wine and hospitality.

Akaroa and the surrounding bays are known for their fabulous gardens and historical cottages, and the Inside Out Akaroa House & Garden Tour is one not to be missed.

Not only does it allow you to view a diverse range of interesting gardens, it also allows you to take a peek into some rare and historical cottages.

Fourteen properties, including Fisherman’s Bay Garden, which is a haven in the rugged and dramatic landscape of the Banks Peninsula coastline: Nancy Tichborne’s new studio and garden in Akaroa, the newly completed ‘Kearney-Rhodes House’ in Akaroa, and many more are open to view.

This year there will be also be a cluster of three properties in Takamatua, a stone’s throw from the Akaroa township.

Gardens are open from 10am to 5pm all weekend. This is a self-drive tour and you can visit the properties at your leisure over the two days.

Tickets are $30 per person and on sale at the Akaroa Adventure Centre, Akaroa Museum, Ballantyne’s, The Little River Gallery and online.

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building company has recently commenced a prestigious building project in Wanaka for architect David Sheppard, of Sheppard & Rout.

Closer to home, the company has built a fabulous new home in Rolleston that ticks all the boxes and is priced to sell.

Angus Chisholm says the home is an “entertainer’s delight with a high end finish”.

The 339sqm property is situated at 48 Riverstone Drive and has plenty of room for the whole family.

On a 1076sqm section, it’s located in a new subdivision, off East Maddison Road, zoned for West Rolleston Primary School, Rolleston College and Lincoln High and conveniently located just five minutes from supermarkets, shops and cafés.

It consists of four bedrooms (plus office) with built in wardrobes. Central to this home is the spacious and sun drenched open plan kitchen/family zone that connects the dining and the two living spaces to both north-facing outdoor entertaining areas and large lawn. It also has a quadruple garage and workshop.

Angus says the home is a “perfect example” of its building style and gives clients a visual appreciation of the techniques engaged.

Contact Angus Chisholm Builders Ltd on 022 477 8270 or email anguschisholmbuilders@xtra.co.nz.

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My grandfather’s furniture business inspired me; he had real drive and a passion for it. I designed my first sofa aged 14, the first of many. I now design all of our Trenzseater furniture.

Ben Lewis inherits a passion

One of New Zealand’s leading interior design names, Ben Lewis plies his furniture and design trade here and around the globe. He and brother Hamish have stores in Christchurch, Queenstown and Auckland. We caught up with Ben to chat about design and inspiration.

Back then, how did you envisage your own career?

I definitely had a vision to start a high-end furniture and interior design business in NZ, which I did at age 20.

Who are your clients?

Our clients often want the interiors of their home to be personalised, different to anyone else’s and have a sense of character which they can enjoy. They all enjoy the extra attention to detail we place within our designs that make each space and product unique.

I notice you offer European brands alongside your own designs. How would you describe your style?

Sophisticated elegance. I like intriguing layers of classic textures and quality materials. We achieve grand-scale, refined opulence; a timeless layered look.

What inspires your design process?

Anything from architecture to the signature detailing of classic furniture, to fashion, art and antiques.

The characteristics of natural materials provoke thought and creativity too.

How important is the detail of a design?

Very. It’s the detail which is the unique aspect, making a scheme transcend ‘ordinary.’

There’s a reported Northern Hemisphere resurgence in the popularity of brown furniture in raw finishes, mixed with pieces from differing historic eras. Your take?

There’s a time and place for everything, so if the time and place selected is right for it…..that’s good.

Should interiors appear effortless?

It all depends on the client. Spaces should provoke visual satisfaction and enjoyment. Plus, they should exude the owner’s personality.

What is the easiest thing to get wrong when non-designers style their own rooms?

Proportion and scale can be tricky when you’re not used to dealing with these. Also, people often try too hard to be on-trend, when trends are transitory. Putting items together with all the layers needed is also difficult for some.

What are your favourite travel destinations?

Aitutaki Rarotonga, and in NZ, Queenstown.

What are your favourite restaurants, anywhere?

Bluebird, in Chelsea, London, and Woodpecker Hill in Auckland.

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Specialising in natural, breathable mattresses and bedding – no glues, foams or polyester fillings are used – only New Zealand wool, spring systems from Denmark and quality Vietnamese latex. “We also provide cotton and Tencel based fabrics, which are known for their breathability.”

He says the reason mass-produced factory beds generate so much heat is because they are full of synthetic, manmade products, such as polyester, foam and gel. “Dreamwool is all natural and breathable. We use 2.5kg of Merino wool per square metre, which provides a buffer underneath the body to allow the air to circulate, keeping you at a constant and more even temperature throughout the night.”

Wool also makes a drier bed, is anti-dust mite and anti-microbial – and of course, the flipside to keeping you naturally cool in the summer, is keeping you naturally warm in the winter. “You can’t sleep if you’re too hot or cold.”

Manufactured on site and made to order, the mattresses

provide for firm, medium, or soft support, customised to body weight and contouring to each partner.

The range of Dreamwool Underquilts enhances the cooling effect, with one option featuring tiny micro-coils, within temperate-controlling wool layers. The springs act like tiny balloons lifting the body, allowing air to circulate, keeping the bed cool and dry.

The company’s European flexible slat bed systems also provide more comfort, by allowing air to pass under the bed.

An important point to consider when purchasing a beautiful, handmade Dreamwool mattress, David says, is the right mattress protector. “An organic mattress protector allows the bed to breathe, rather than wrapping it up with a plastic mattress protector, which makes everything hot.”

A true family business, David’s father bought it in 1974, renaming it around the millennium to reflect the transition from entry level to a top end wool-based product. David is hands-on in the Sydenham showroom, where customers are also welcomed by Nicky.

Visit Dreamwool Beds Ltd, 96 Disraeli Street, Sydenham, phone 03 343 5105 or visit www.dreamwool.co.nz.

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The latest colour to hit the home has us all tealed up. Reminiscent of relaxing tropical holidays and beautiful warm days, it’s a great way to bring an instant summer vibe to your spaces.

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Teal pops with bright white and its colour wheel match is coral. Equally it works with cream, navy, pinks and especially gold

and brown tones.

It makes for a calming pairing with greys, a deep and edgy match with black and makes for a regal partnership with gold.

Both warm and yet refreshing, teal is making a splash in homewares, so why not try this one on for size? After all, it’s got our teal of approval.

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than just a baseline hunch! No matter what it is you are considering, talk with an expert, not an amateur – or worse, someone who masquerades as an expert. A live example for me was an individual offering to sell an investment opportunity. When I enquired how much he had invested in it, I got a red-faced ‘nothing’! That simple response allowed me to reconsider his advice. Always ask questions.

Recently I’ve been thinking about wisdom. What constitutes being wise and what part advice plays in this. I believe wisdom is absolutely critical, especially as we tackle the minefields in life, but finding it is not easy. You don’t have to be Yoda, the tiny Jedi Master who was over 800 years old, or Professor Dumbledore, the Headmaster of Hogwarts, to be wise – you could be anyone – but you do have to possess certain qualities. So, what are they?

2. Experience. This sits perfectly alongside expertise. My husband, John, refers to it as ‘runs on the board’. Both of us, when seeking advice, look for people with experience in a field, and meaningful testimonials, reviews or recommendations assist this process. Note to self: do your research and hunt out experienced people, companies or individuals if you want to benefit from wise counsel. I’ve also found a real willingness to help when you find the right person. The funny thing about experience is that several of the people I spoke with trust neither C.V.s nor photos, saying both can be made to look far ‘rosier’ than the reality. So, watch overzealous self-descriptions and over-filtered photos.

Let’s start with advice. I asked colleagues and friends what they felt qualified someone to give advice and they provided me with these answers: 1. Expertise. There’s absolutely no point taking advice from someone who doesn’t actually have expertise in the area you’re concerned with.

The ‘advice’ of well-meaning friends professing to know what the absolute value of a property is when I’m dealing with potential sellers and purchasers springs to mind. Expertise is more

3.Trust. Everyone wants to trust the advice they are given. Trust is built up drop by drop.

It’s destroyed in a fraction of the time it took to

develop, so it needs to be protected. The person trusted as a source of advice needs to safeguard the sanctity and confidentiality (if required) of their advice and the recipient needs to know it was delivered in their best interests and without agenda. It’s actually a really big thing, so when you are trusted for being wise, treasure that.

Finally, be current. Some advice needs to be current and up to the minute. Small fortunes can be won or lost, especially in property, so take care that your advice reflects that. As much as I respect wise counsel based on years of experience if times have changed and new methodologies have evolved that needs to be considered too.

Measure and weigh, think and consider. If you’re a wise person you are probably in the minority – do something with that wisdom – and if it’s good advice you seek, then I hope I’ve helped.

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Inspiring ideas If you’re want to update the look and feel of your home, planning that ever elusive extension or maybe it’s time for that new home you have always dreamed of, then you’ll find the answer at the Home Ideas centre.

n November 4, Home Ideas is running a special Home Expo day where experts and exhibitors will be on hand to discuss your needs.

No matter what stage you are at in your build or renovation process, it will be worth a trip to the Home Expo and it is free to the public.

The Home Ideas centre is not only Christchurch’s permanent “Home Show”, it is so much more. It is a conduit between exhibitors, designers, specifiers and the public.

Free seminars are held on a weekly basis for the public and range from specialist first home buyer seminars through to energy saving solar power and everything in between.

The seminars are a fantastic way for the public to gain a greater understanding of the new products and innovations that are current to market needs and trends and are delivered by experts in their chosen field. The seminars are highly patronised, so much so that bookings are essential.

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of this. There will be more than 30 specialist exhibitors on hand to discuss your requirements, from the interior design of your home right through to landscaping your back yard.

It will be an interactive event with a sausage sizzle and a bouncy castle for the kids.

The Home Ideas centre is undercover and located at 37 Mandeville Street in Riccarton and is open seven days a week.

From interior design advice to inspirational build ideas, the friendly staff are on hand and willing to help you achieve the best result possible and, if they don’t know something, they will seek out an expert to help.

They are always looking for ways to make your project easier.

With plenty of experience working with local tradespeople and manufacturers in Christchurch and the South Island, owner Griff Simpson says a trip to Home Idea is a`must visit’ when renovating or building.

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he aptly named EasyGas DownUnder was developed by a Sydney engineer.

First launched and patented in Australia, by Elgas, it won the Australian International Design Award in 2010. Now commonplace in households there, it was recently introduced to New Zealand.

Architects, engineers, builders and homeowners are now seriously considering the advantages. “You won’t need to order gas anymore. Via an automated system, we schedule deliveries,” says Roger Smith, South Region Manager for Elgas.

“EasyGas is delivered by tanker and filled directly from the hose, which only takes a few minutes. There is no swapping of cylinders. “Most are positioned beside a driveway, garage, mailbox, in the garden, and accessed via a secured lid, flush with the ground - in line of sight to the tanker.”

“The 90kg heavy-duty steel cylinders are thicker and stronger than the regular, and extremely safe underground.”

He says a highly secure canister is built into the ground. Then the cylinder is packed in tightly to withstand any high water table pressure, or lateral movements like earthquakes. And the lids are fire resistant.

“The cost of the kit varies with each installation. An Elgas approved gas-fitter will provide the precise cost.”

EasyGas DownUnder cylinders and outer canister can viewed at the Home Ideas Centre Mandeville Street, Christchurch. Or visit www.elgas.co.nz.

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NK Windows supplies you with the best quality European and locally sourced uPVC windows and doors, available in all shapes and sizes and can be produced to suit every budget.

The benefits of uPVC windows are immense, giving you and your family a warmer, quieter and safer home. Also, each window can be customised to suit your homes’ design.

NK Windows also supply a great range of entrance, French, bifold and sliding doors.

To view these and their entire range of products, visit the showroom at 8 Anchorage Road in Hornby, call 03 344 3126, or visit the website www.nkwindows.co.nz.

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Allwood Products are more than happy to discuss your shed and timber needs and how simple Allwood Products sheds are to install.

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expertise in mediation and insurance court cases for clients, and 14 chartered engineers are part of the company’s approachable, friendly team.

Fraser Thomas, with its head office based in Highbrook, Auckland and set up in Christchurch in 2012, provides a multi-disciplined, ‘one-stop shop’ for land development projects.

Christchurch’s Director and Geotechnical Manager, Mason Reed, is also a Practice Area Assessor for Engineering New Zealand.

His principles include keeping the industry honest. Hailing from Whangarei, and one of the eight directors, Mason has 20 years’ experience in the company, including the Pacific Islands and South East Asia.

He says it’s wise to assess potential geotechnical issues, before any building work, to mitigate future issues. Around 80 percent of work is residential, with commercial projects including the Waterloo Business Park.

Ngāi Tahu’s Te Whariki subdivision development in Lincoln, a substantial project in several stages, is underway, utilising all the skillsets of the Fraser Thomas team.

“Ngāi Tahu is committed to providing a quality product to their purchasers,” Mason says. “And we have the skills and experience to deliver for our client.” www.fraserthomas.co.nz

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Next year marks 50 years in business for Fraser Thomas. And at the end of November, the burgeoning Christchurch branch of specialist engineers and surveyors will celebrate with clients, the move to larger remises at Workstation 55 Business Park in Princess Street.

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t’s not just the city’s arts and culture which is experiencing somewhat of a post-quake renaissance, with new building facades too creating a welcome digression from the archetypal concrete and stone buildings previously adopted in the city.

It is a sentiment perhaps best captured by Christchurch architect Melanda Slemint when she convened at the 2018 Canterbury Architecture Awards earlier this year. “The world’s best cities have a fine-grained rhythm that creates interest and variation and prevents streets and public spaces from being overwhelming,” she says.

“As post-quake Christchurch continues to develop, it is heartening to see that the city’s architects are attuned to the needs of people.”

The Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct by Warren and Mahoney Architects, Opus Architecture and Cox Architecture, stands as a fine example of the merger between form and function that we are seeing in modern architecture.

Meanwhile, the Arts Centre of Christchurch, EA Chemistry Building by Warren and Mahoney Architects represents the marriage between the heritage and contemporary that has come to characterise the emerging city.

One of several Gothic Revival Buildings that combine to form the Arts Centre, the EA Chemistry Building is a unique and important part of the cultural and historical heritage of Christchurch, even more so in the post-earthquake city.

New building facades – such as Kahukura at Ara Institute of Canterbury on our beautiful cover – are playing with eye catching angles, colours and materials creating a welcome digression from the archetypal concrete and stone buildings previously adopted in the city. They are the true example of what is possible when ingenuity and innovation are the motivating drivers, and Christchurch is the benefactor of both.

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The Influencers

Leeann Watson

Dr Megan Woods

Mason Reed

Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive

Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister

Fraser Thomas Director - Geotechnical Engineering

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he council’s decision to recommend to Government that the Multi-Use Arena be funded as the lion-share of the Capital Acceleration Fund allocation caused comment around priorities for Christchurch in the regeneration of the city.

However, this is not an example of sacrificing one priority in favour of another. The new arena is a vital piece of public infrastructure. It is not just a rugby stadium. While it will host matches, it is so much more – it’s a venue capable of hosting massive events that will draw people from afar to the city.

Over the last year we have seen numerous international artists play all over New Zealand and the cities that host them reap massive economic benefits. Right now, Christchurch is missing out.

The restaurants and bars that will be packed to the brim hosting concerts and international sporting events will be supplied by our local food and beverage producers and the staff working in those venues and the hotels will be locals.

When we’re debating whether Christchurch should have a Multi-Use Arena, we need to think beyond it being just a rugby stadium and understand the economic and social benefits it will bring everybody in our city.

I congratulate the council for the decision to both fund the stadium from the Government’s Capital Acceleration Fund, and to bring forward their own contribution in the Long-Term Plan. Now we have to get on with it and build this great community facility.

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t was a pleasure to announce the establishment of the Greater Christchurch Claims Resolution Service (GCCRS). After the release of the report of my Independent Ministerial Advisor into EQC earlier in the year, it was clear that more needed to be done to help people who have been waiting for their claims to be resolved. We’ve set this up in order to give homeowners a free to access, impartial pathway to settle their claims. It will provide independent case management to bring together fast tracked claims handling, specialist engineering support, psychosocial support and legal expertise to help resolve claims.

GCCRS will operate on a ‘no wrong door’ basis. Anyone with an unresolved claim can call or come to the new office on Cashel Street and settlement support brokers will tailor the approach to suit each individual situation. Claimants will have one person in charge of their claim who will drive it along for them – they won’t need to call up and speak to a different person all the time. They will know who is responsible for settling their claim. I’ve also asked EQC and Southern Response to develop new processes to ensure a streamlined, cross-agency resolution process and I’m inviting private insurers to join this scheme too.

In the first two days, 50 people had already got in touch with the service. We know there are so many people out there who want to have their houses fixed and get on with their lives and GCCRS will allow them to do just that.

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ne of the biggest on-going problems facing engineering consultancy firms is the lack of engineering professionals available. This creates problems with resourcing projects and growing businesses. I heard recently that the average age of engineers is 45 and that a lot of the more senior engineers are fast approaching retirement.

The reasons are multi-faceted and relate to issues such as the rise of the IT industry, which has attracted students who would traditionally take up engineering studies, and the pull of higher overseas salaries, particularly in the mining sector. We also do not produce enough engineering graduates, which is exacerbated by the fact that some of the engineering students are overseas students, who usually return to their country of origin for work.

Perhaps one of the biggest factors is that engineers traditionally are not good at promoting themselves and, as such, potential engineers of the future are not always aware of the amazing opportunities that an engineering career can offer. If young people had a better understanding of what engineers do, then perhaps more of our students would aspire to be the designer of the next major large dam, motorway or Sky Tower, and not the creator of the next popular PS4 game.

I would encourage the parents of any children with inquisitive minds to consider a career in engineering. The course can be quite challenging, but your children will be guaranteed employment in a well-paying industry, which will offer challenges and progression throughout their career.

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John Bridgman

Amy Carter

Regenerate Christchurch CEO

Ōtākaro Limited Chief Executive

The Christchurch Foundation Chief Executive

n a wet Friday in mid-October, a significant milestone in the regeneration of Cathedral Square was reached. The doors to Tūranga – the new central library – were opened to the public.

At nearly 10,000 square metres, it is the largest public library in the South Island.

But its significance for the local community amounts to more than just floorspace.

The city has not had a central library since 2011. In that time, technologies have continued to advance and the modern library environment is very different from what it was in the past, where people of all ages were required to be seen and not heard.

One thing that has not changed, however, is the role of libraries – particularly central libraries – in a community. At a library, we all have the same level of access to information.

At a library, everyone is equal. The value of that equity cannot be underestimated.

Nor can the impact Tūranga will have on the vibrancy of Christchurch’s central city, particularly Cathedral Square.

This milestone in the city’s regeneration includes the significant philanthropic support for Tūranga. Through the recentlyestablished Christchurch Foundation, $2.5 million has been gifted by TSB, Spark and Southbase to support the library’s operational overheads.

The momentum being created by the combination of philanthropic support, private sector investment and public sector commitment will ensure the Square becomes an example-of-progress as much as a work-in-progress. It also demonstrates how all sectors working together on a best-for-city approach could work outside Cathedral Square.

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n 25 November Ōtākaro will be holding the City Promenade Scavenger Hunt to mark our completion of this key feature of the wider Te Papa Ōtākaro/Avon River Precinct; $10,000 worth of prizes will be on offer from businesses along the promenade.

By answering 10 simple questions about some of the features along the new waterfront, you could walk away with a voucher from Discover Travel, something dapper from Crane Brothers or an invitation to The Pegasus Arms or Miro for your next meal.

Identified in the Blue Print as an Anchor Project, the Avon River Precinct and City Promenade have transformed the 2km stretch of Oxford Terrace between the Margaret Mahy Family Playground and the hospital. It has been designed to turn the city around to face and embrace the river like never before.

The paved promenade incorporates art and literary works, rain gardens and other greenery, terraced seating and steps along the river. It’s a route for slow-speed vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, prams, scooters; anyone looking to take a moment and ease their way through the central city. So, the City Promenade Scavenger Hunt can be tackled at a leisurely pace.

Pick up an entry form from either the Antigua Street footbridge or Margaret Mahy Family Playground from 10am on 25 November and it doesn’t have to be in the entry box at the other end until 4pm.

There will be food and entertainment available throughout the day so bring the family and find something very special in the heart of our city.

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was amazed to learn that there are just over 2100 registered charities in Christchurch. On top of that, there will be many, many other causes that most of us don’t even know about unless they have touched us in our private lives.

The problem is, if you are wanting to gift some money to a cause, how do you know which ones are legit and which ones might not be quite as robust in their operations and governance?

It’s an often voiced concern from individuals and organisations looking to donate often significant amounts of money.

This is where I want to put in an unashamed plug for The Christchurch Foundation. We’ve been going a year now and have raised just short of $4 million – the first $2.5 million was recently gifted to Tūranga, the new central library, by TSB, Spark and Southbase.

Our job is to help individuals and businesses to identify causes to which they want to gift money and to help with due diligence. We broker win-win relationships between those who give and those who receive. The foundation isn’t cause led; we support donors and their aspirations for the city – be it a community facility such as Tūranga or an organisation supporting women’s health.

People don’t give directly to the foundation, they give through it.

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An architectural The new build at Desmond Street constituted the perfect storm of a beautiful but challenging site, and owners who sought adventure in design.

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arren and Mahoney architects Richard McGowan and Fiona Short delighted in the task of conceiving a home that both responded to its place and provided the required advancement of concept for the clients, while Hoogervorst Architectural Builders rose above the challenge of bringing the spectacular design to reality.

Hoogervorst was approached by Warren and Mahoney as one of three contractors invited to tender. “I had experienced their spectacular work at Annandale, on a complex site with unusual elements,” Richard says.

Site manager Nick Hoogervorst says building this home has been really special.

“The working relationship with the clients and with Richard and Fiona was excellent, which made for a really enjoyable build.”

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pieces which they managed by working them through with the team. “We tried to keep ahead of the game to minimise the chance of any larger issues.”

The team of five worked on the house for around 18 months plus a further nine for landscaping, and Nick says on this project they “were learning every day, which is what keeps you interested”.

A memorable day was getting the staircase, made of two tonnes of steel and a first for Hoogervorst, inside a fully painted room.

Nick doesn’t have a favourite style or material to work with; it is the variety that appeals. Another Desmond Street home is polar opposite in design and that is so enjoyable for the team. “We have exceptional staff on board and the variety keeps them absorbed.”

The Desmond Street house is the first

project they have done with Warren and Mahoney in some years and they found Richard and Fiona enjoyable to work with.

“We had regular site meetings which were exceptionally productive.”

Richard says this home and its riverside site, post-earthquake, was a demanding project to undertake. Fascinating even from below ground level, the foundations consist of a series of stone columns beneath the main raft. The columns are constructed using a system of hollow tubes packed with stone.

The house itself is an abstract response to its site, and to the owners’ requirements.

On the bank of the Avon River, the house wraps the protected Copper Beach tree.

The root system had to be protected, and required an extensive collaboration with an arborist.

Richard’s design acknowledges earlier

adventure raised-floor precedents - Craig Ellwood’s Rosen house in California, and Mies’s Farnsworth house on the Fox River, Illinois.

The story begins with a north-facing raised courtyard under a canopy, which leads to the main entry of the house.

Floodplain regulations mean the floor-level

had to be one metre clear of the ground level and, happily, raising the platform suited the clients’ vision.

A shared interest was in abstract forms with shapes and corners expressed, which in turn created unexpected spaces within.

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huge, but is elongated following the river frontage. The north side is C-shaped, European in style with the central courtyard enclosed on three sides by the building.

The steel frame is clad with Hebel Aerated Concrete Panels, which Richard describes as “today’s equivalent of Warren and Mahoney’s original relationship with concrete block” but is lightweight and suitable for our seismic zone, as well as cost effective. Cedar cladding, an aluminium Eurotray roof, and APL joinery complete the exterior.

From east to west the four-bedroom home ramps up in height. The linking gallery connecting living and sleeping wings contains the black metal staircase ascending in a straight run through the tall and airy space.

The wedge of space hosting the living areas makes for a dramatic backdrop for everyday living for the family of four, as well as for entertaining. The kitchen is generous and formed as long gallery including a wall of dark oak timber cabinetry. Richard says the space is intended to read as an extension of the outdoor courtyard.

The bathrooms are tall and interestingly shaped, slotted as they are into the spaces created by the angles of the house, while the guest toilet features an obscured glass wall. Flooring throughout is light coloured Tundra limestone, with walls a combination of light painted and dark stained oak. A Polished Venetian Plaster wall surrounds the fireplace, created through trowelling on plaster which is highly polished and waxed to a marble-grey colour.

Richard says it’s a sculptural study rather than a complex or fussy house. An intended white exterior flowing into the light interior, was changed to black part-way through the build to create contrast with neighbouring homes.

For Richard the house is a standout. “An example of our interest in the future and the past, contemporary forms informed by precedents that we like, translating and expressing the desires of our clients who were interested in an adventure and willing to be brave with the site. Hoogervorst has executed the work superbly, and they have a great group of subcontractors.”

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By Harcourts Gold Consultant Mark O’Loughlin

The new covered stadium for Christchurch has the green light. Last month the Christchurch City Council voted in favour of using $220 million of funding promised to the city by the Labour-led Government to ensure the multiuse half-billion dollar stadium will go ahead. It will be only the second of its kind in the country.

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s a business man in this city I applaud the decision. A new covered multi-use arena will take the city to a new level, not only by hosting events that will provide access to top notch sporting and cultural entertainment, but also by bringing people and economic activity from wider Canterbury and the greater South Island.

We won’t be missing out on Ed Sheerantype concerts in the future with their huge financial injections into the economy – and our champion Crusaders rugby team will have a home ground worthy of them.

Short and longer-term accommodation for participants and spectators at events at the stadium is going to be highly sought after. That’s why we are seeing inner city apartments being snapped up right now.

Scheduled for completion in late 2019 is a new apartment development adjacent to Cranmer Square called The West Kilmore Apartments. The nine-level building comprises 17 luxury apartments with one, two and three bedroom options, designed by architects Wilson & Hill. The stunning views and high specification certainly make the West Kilmore Apartments a superior choice in inner city living. We are currently selling them off the plans with prices from $475,000.

Contact me at mark.oloughlin@harcourts. co.nz for further information.

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Versatile also pride themselves on offering an array of services to take the stress out of the construction process. This includes offering valuable advice at the planning stage, including determining how best to design and locate your building.

Plus, Versatile will also arrange all your utilities, such as plumbing, drainage, electric power and phone.

The perfect way to experience the Versatile standard is to visit one of their many show homes like their latest completion at Rolleston. Located at 100 Ledbury Drive, this new state of the art build reflects the Versatile approach to high quality living.

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The second living area makes a great media room, while the location of the master bedroom, away from the other bedrooms, offers plenty of privacy.

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ite Safe NZ, in partnership with the Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ) is urgently undertaking further research to uncover what is fuelling this alarmingly high rate of suicides in construction.

Site Safe Chief Executive Brett Murray says understanding the problem is the first step to prevention. “Site Safe hopes to shed some light on what is driving poor mental health in construction, so we can then work alongside industry and government to put in place effective prevention programmes.”

The study aims to analyse the coroner’s findings of all suicides of construction workers from 2007 until 2017, some 339 cases, to better understand any common factors.

An initial BRANZ scoping study suggested that a ‘macho’ or ‘harden-up’ culture was one of the key factors behind high rates of suicide in construction and that further research is urgently required.

According to the Suicide Mortality Review Committee (2016), construction has the highest suicide rate of all industries in New Zealand. At 6.9 percent, it is marginally higher than farming and forestry, which sits at 6.8 percent.

“For many years we’ve put the focus on safety, rather than looking at people’s health more broadly. It’s time we recognised that we must do more and prevent suicide from having a tragic effect on the lives of so many Kiwi families.”

The study’s initial results are expected to be available early next year.

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one area of the building trade, instead choosing to take a multi-faceted approach to their work.

Whether the job at hand is building a high-end architectural home from the ground up, to simply the smallest alteration or renovation, engaging NKR Builders comes with the reassurance that you’re getting the highest quality outcome.

The overarching philosophy is to deliver exceptional quality and the company takes pride in its workmanship across a wide variety of building projects, big or small.

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NKR Builders’ portfolio boasts a range of builds in different geographies, reinforcing the team’s willingness to travel for clients and embrace new challenges.

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Tailoring environmental solutions perfectly to their clients is something that never fails to energise Mark and Felicity, owners of MBC.

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oth graduates from Canterbury and Lincoln universities respectively, Felicity and Mark enjoy getting the basics right for customers, who are often involved in large-scale or environmentally exacting build projects or site management.

“Our team of 15 appreciates being able to take on work that’s physically tough, yet which requires science and significant intellectual effort. It’s how we lighten the burden for customers who may be daunted or confused by their environmental management compliance responsibilities,” Mark says.

“Setting up and managing sites and spaces for ongoing safety is also incredibly important for everyone,” he adds.

MBC’s health and safety system

is now certified to an international standard.

Specialising in a range of niche environmental works, Felicity and Mark have found asbestos management is increasingly forming their core business. With the bulk of earthquake-related clean-up now easing, MBC is witnessing a renewed awareness of the risks and responsibilities surrounding asbestos.

A two-year-old system of asbestos-work-licensing has raised the bar, Mark says, “with many cowboys having now fallen away from the asbestos industry”.

MBC believes Canterbury leads the charge in environmental management, as post-seismic experience has fortified local expertise.

Asbestos Management Meth Decontamination Toxic Mould Abatement Erosion & Sediment Control Contaminated Land Remediation Managing the environment around you isn’t always easy.

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The Brawn & the Brains

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Modern Masterpiece

Lume Design’s Emma Gourdie has an artistic eye and talent for design, both being recognised at the recent National Kitchen & Bathroom Awards (NKBA).

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mma’s Hackthorne Road kitchen design, precisely executed by Joinery Concepts, won her the Kitchen Distinction Runner-Up title (in the $40K-$60k kitchen category).

Among other things, the judges praised her entry for its refined industrial aesthetic.

Emma ensured that a balanced approach was applied to the parallel use of timber veneer, paint lacquer, matt black steel, stone, and brushed stainless steel. In addition, there’s an inventive interplay between light and dark areas, including the interiors of drawers and cupboards, in matt black.

All details are fitting for a kitchen designed for foodies and avid cooks.

“The design brief included mention of the owners’ favourite Auckland restaurant, Al Brown’s Depot, with its cool industrial vibe,” Lume Design’s Jeff Merrin says.

Emma aimed to maximise storage while allowing for plenty of sociable bar seating. She incorporated a full, concealed working pantry behind large pocket doors.

Beautifully executed cabinetry and feature shelving in powder-coated steel and American white oak extends to the ceiling.

This endows a feeling of height while providing display space.

“Fabulous partners in the whole process were Peter Robertson and the staff at Joinery Concepts,” Jeff says.

“Peter crafted the kitchen with his typical perfectionism and we always enjoy working collaboratively with him.”

Contact Lume Design on 03 377 7541 or see them at 192 St Asaph Street, Christchurch (from 12 November 2018) or visit www.lumedesign.co.nz.

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The discourse of psychologists and experts in disaster recovery from all around the world gives rise to one very sobering reality; attempting to quantify or qualify the ‘long tail’ of the recovery period following the immediate ‘life and limb response’ is tantamount to asking, ‘how long is a piece of string?’

The Justice and Emergency Services Precinct received an Interior Architecture Award in the NZIA Architecture Awards 2018.

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es, it’s true; Christchurch has a long way to go, but the metamorphosis of Christchurch’s architecture is palpable. In a state of evolution, the Garden City’s architectural typology is nothing short of distinct. Marrying heritage and contemporary is no mean feat, but we are witnessing the rebirth of a cosmopolitan city that will be characterised by low rise buildings with personality.

New building facades are playing with eye catching angles, colours and materials – a welcome digression from the archetypal concrete and stone buildings previously adopted in the city. The Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct, a rebuild ‘anchor project’ designed by a consortium of Warren and Mahoney Architects, Opus Architecture and Cox Architecture, offers an exceptional glimpse of what is possible when innovation and ingenuity combine.

Rubbing shoulders with some equally grandiose identities including the Isaac

Theatre Royal and the Piano Centre for Music and the Arts. ‘The Piano’ stands in all its elegant and philanthropic glory in the new performing arts precinct and is ushering in a new era of architecture in the city.

The Deloittes Building on Cambridge Terrace continues to make waves. Greatly influenced by the Ōtākaro/Avon River, its rippling and very distinctive façade has set a welcome precedent for new generation builds.

Architectural photographer Dennis Radermacher has a first-hand experience of the emerging city and has come to enjoy the constant trickle of new buildings that add pieces of the puzzle to a somewhat dishevelled CBD. “The last year has seen some cornerstone projects finish and the result is an urban space that starts feeling like a functioning city rather than a disjointed patchwork,” he says.

“Recently finished projects, like our new central city library or the EntX complex,

show that modern architecture of glass and steel can have a playful side.”

While he recognises the voices that mourn the loss of our Victorian heritage buildings, he’s impressed with what is being produced on the local stage. “Take the beauty of the golden cantilevered façade of our library at sunset, the adventures kids can have on Margaret Mahy Playground, or the new Terraces along the Avon,” Dennis says.

Some of our architectural heritage was taken from us in 2011, but the emerging Christchurch already has plenty to offer for most of us, he adds. “Of course we want it all – and right now at that – but I think we have done an amazing job for a tiny place in the middle of the ocean. It might take a few more years to break in our brand-new city, but I think I can already feel the buzz.

“Going forward, I hope we will be bold enough to build the first city of the 21st century, not the last of the 20th. Kia kaha Christchurch!”

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Architectural Renaissance

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Beautiful bathrooms We love spending time at home – and that includes the bathroom too.

Its overall design is becoming increasingly cosy and welcoming – and revealing the growing influence of general interior design trends in the process. At the same time, new technical developments are a must-have in the bathroom too.

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t all stems from users’ desire for a modern, lifestyle-friendly bathroom and there’s definitely no shortage of options for turning those plans into reality.

Whether the goal is a family bathroom or a private spa, the level of equipment should be tailored to the users’ personal needs.

There’s plenty of scope for the interior

design too – the spectrum ranges from stylish minimalism all the way to snug and cosy furnishings with plenty of storage space and lots of surfaces for decorative items.

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The Comfort Bathroom The furnishings in a modern bathroom don’t need a lot of fancy gimmicks to convey a sense of luxury and ease. A level access shower, a shower toilet, a bathtub with an ergonomically sloped back or fittings that work at the push of a button, LED-illuminated mirror cabinets with storage space and optimal lighting, bathroom products have never been as convenient as they are today. Finding a separate place for the toilet or adding a guest toilet also helps the bathroom be perceived as a room in its own right.

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The Small Bathroom In some urban areas, smaller bathrooms are the norm. As a proportion, their number even looks set to grow because the density and price of sought-after inner-city living space will continue to increase. An optimised layout designed by a professional bathroom planner also helps make full use of every square centimetre when space is in short supply. There’s nothing outdated about the small on-trend bathroom. On the contrary: it might be small, but it’s stunning too – thanks to an abundance of hi-tech and convenient solutions.

The Ecological Bathroom When it comes to ecology, the bathroom has had an excellent track record for quite some time.

Thanks to the optimisation of tap spouts and the jets on hand and overhead showers, the amount of water consumed by fittings has been reduced to a minimum. The growing trend towards natural materials for the bathroom walls and ceiling confirms the ecological bathroom’s credentials once and for all.

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The Hygienic Bathroom In Asia, shower toilets are more or less par for the course in any modern bathroom and are becoming increasingly widespread in Europe too. Hotels first acquainted us with the shower toilet, and word of the good feeling and convenient hygiene it provides is spreading rapidly.

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The Snug Bathroom As bathroom architecture opens up to lifestyle spaces and enhanced functions turn it into a private spa, the bathroom is experiencing a very special kind of update. Its snug features, innovative products and larger size are increasing both the amount and the quality of the time we spend in the bathroom: a megatrend.

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Modern living The Gatehouse marks the entrance and first stage of Latimer Central a coveted inner-city residence, built to endure decades, with a total of thirty-four apartments.

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ith a drive-through portico, the Gatehouse includes four apartments, leading through to the second stage of this Street and Cook Construction development, its brick veneered ground-

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floor level reflecting history. The Main Building will be four stories high and feature 30 apartments.

The new inner-city landmark’s black and white contemporary forms were designed

by Context Architects and built with the

seismic strength structural steel.

Lucratively positioned, parallel to Latimer Square at 272 Barbadoes Street, the apartments will be akin to Worcester Street sister property, Prestons Residence.

Ranging from one-and two-bedroom abodes, selling from $439,000 they’ll accommodate high-end appliances, spacious open-style living, generous-sized balconies and courtyards, strict acoustic tolerances and secure entry access.

“The challenge was the tight site, but the apartments are cleverly designed to fit the space, including 18 resident’s car parks,” site foreman Brad Shotter says.

After moving down from the company’s Taranaki headquarters, Brad built his family home in Kaiapoi.

“The appeal of working here is our subcontractors. They’re absolutely brilliant.

And Christchurch has a good vibe and can-do attitude.”

Director John Street has fronted the company for over 35 years. High standards are the foundations of his business, achievable by retaining a small operation.

Street and Cook already shines on the construction radar after building the Garden City Helicopters Aviation Centre, which was awarded Gold at this year’s New Zealand Commercial Project Awards, in recognition of excellence in workmanship, construction practises and innovation. www.streetandcook.co.nz www.latimercentral.co.nz

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Old School Values Angela Waller

Bodycore Gym is so much more than a fitness centre – it’s a community hub, where kindness and compassion are valued, and ordinary people aspire to reach their potential.

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ombining a café and a supplement shop, the newly opened 24/7 gym on Battersea St in Sydenham provides an inspirational and uplifting setting to put the fun back into getting fit and achieving your goals.

“We’re bringing ‘old school’ back, by creating an environment completely different to the common chain gyms, which are quite intimidating for some people. You don’t just do a class then leave without talking to anyone,” founder Muzz Coates says.

“My personal trainers are handpicked for their personality and knowledge, and the atmosphere here is fun, friendly and vibrant. We focus on making all our members feel like part of the team and not just a number.”

The café is a peri-nutrition bar, offering a delicious sugar-free selection of proteinrich options. “The carrot cake is to die for,” Muzz says, who originally created Bodycore eight years ago as a supplement store on Carlyle Street, with his own range of natural, locally manufactured products

and a small fitness studio upstairs.

Due to his ever-growing clientele, he joined forces with co-owner Craig McGuigan to open the new facility. Craig says the focus was on creating a unique, family-friendly centre.

“It’s a space where anyone, from elite athletes or bodybuilders to beginners, coexist in a supportive environment, mingle and learn from each other.”

Follow Bodycore on Facebook, order supplements online www.bodycore.co.nz or phone 374 6947 for more info.

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Are you still Battling Your Earthquake Claims or Defective Repairs?

Are you still frustrated with your earthquake issues, still no settlement, faulty repairs, foundation damage or disputes Over the past eight years Whyte Construction have successfully completed thousands of earthquake claims and settlements.

We offer a complete comprehensive, professional service supported by leading industry experts and consultants that have achieved successful outcomes for our clients.

If you would like to restore your home with confidence and without the frustrations call us to resolve your earthquake issues.

For Professional Solutions Contact us 0800 333 360

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