Metropol - 8 June 2023

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Editor's Note

If snowsports are not your thing, there are plenty of other things to do in our city to fill up a winter weekend.

With businesses like ShowBiz back in full swing, there are many theatre shows lined up to be performed in the coming months.

Additionally, with creative minds putting their lockdown ideas into action, new entertainment companies and independent shows, such as those at Little Andromeda, are worth keeping an eye on.

If you’re a bit more of a homebody, I’d suggest picking up some locally written books, such as Fungi by Liv Sisson, (you can read all about her on page 12), or poetry book Biter by slam poet champion Claudia Jardine.

It’s truly motivating seeing young women doing incredible creative work locally.

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Mid-year

We are approaching the magical time where the Southern Alps will be frosted with snow.

Who can believe it’s June already? We are very lucky in Ōtautahi to have the luxury of being close to outstanding commercial ski fields and other great clubby fields and I can’t wait to hit the slopes.

Also with winter solstice on the horizon, you could think about planning a winter getaway. Metropol editor, Lynda has been o on a well deserved break, lapping it all up.

I’m planning to make the most of Te Waipounamu, the South Island, by going on a weekend trip to Methven this month to float like a starfish in the Ōpuke Thermal Pools.

If you’re stuck for trip ideas and have some time, check out page 28 for a four day road trip intinerary that covers some of the best spots in our part of Aotearoa.

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DEPUTY EDITOR DANIELLA JUDGE

Popular New Zealand sportsman Stephen Fleming talks to Neville Idour about golf, cricket, and life.

Stephen Fleming forged his name in New Zealand history as one of the country’s best cricket captains and batsmen, and post retirement has proven to be one of the top coaches in the T20 Indian Premier League.

The current head coach of five time winning IPL team, the Chennai Super Kings, Stephen’s also a keen golfer, enjoying the social aspect of the game, and his role as an ambassador for the NZ Open.

Sport has always been a big part of his life. Raised in Christchurch by his mum in a single parent family, cricket and rugby were initially to the fore, with golf coming later. “Mum loved sport. She encouraged me to participate in rugby in the winter, cricket in the summer, and sports in between. She’s also a sports fan, and was very willing to take me to practices and so forth,” he says.

Likewise he’s introduced his own three children, Taylor, Cooper, and Addison, to various sports, experimenting to find their fit. “For the girls [Taylor and Addison] there is a bit of basketball, a bit of netball and other sports. My son tried cricket early and didn’t like it, but now is absolutely mad on it and trying to catch up. So I am trying to coach him as best as I can. They are all active which is great.”

Stephen recalls his own “late start” with cricket. “I went to Cashmere High School, which had a nice cricket programme without being too serious. I played the game because I enjoyed being with my mates.

“By the age of 17 and 18, I was making the representative sides, and committed to having a good crack at it. The game really chose me.”

The social aspect, and the challenge, of golf was something he also enjoyed.

“The great thing is cricket and golf work hand-in-hand, so on [cricket] tour we

played a lot of golf. That was my way of relaxing, and not thinking about cricket. Stephen teed o as an ambassador in his first NZ Open in 2014. “I didn’t know what to expect. I played with Mark Brown, and had a wonderful four days where we played well enough to get through to Saturday. Mark was playing well and we had a great Saturday afternoon at The Hills.

“Next thing I am teeing up in the last group of the NZ Open on Sunday. It was like wow how good is this. To this day it is one of my fondest sporting memories because I love golf and I love tradition.”

He’s played a lot more golf since then, especially on his favourite courses, including Wairakei, Clearwater, and Millbrook. “Some days you can feel you are unbeatable, and on other days you feel like you have new arms. It is just an incredibly di cult game so playing regularly is important because it seems like muscle memory loss with golf is incredible.

“If I don’t hit a ball for a week I am nowhere. So I need repetition to be any good and getting better every time is a great goal.”

Back on the subject of cricket, Stephen, coach of Chennai since 2008, says he’s fortunate to be able to stay involved with cricket, and the best players in the world, thanks to the T20 format.

“You have millions of fans everywhere. It is quite intoxicating to be involved and there are a couple of other T20 tournaments as well. So I feel lucky as it has been like a cricket drug for 20 years. Sometimes when people stop they struggle because it is a big change to go from being a cricket player and tourist to having nothing. To have the ability for three or four months a year to still be doing what I love… very lucky.”

Born and raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and along the Potomac River in Virginia, USA, Liv Sisson first came to Aotearoa to study at Otago, with the intention of staying for one semester. After a serendipitous order of events, Liv has called Aotearoa home for close to five years now. It’s safe to say she has been busy. Her new book, producing written food content for national media, and leading foraging walks throughout Ōtautahi, have kept her moving.

Liv has ‘always loved tiny things’. After documenting her finds online –things such as lichens, pebbles, beetles, mushrooms – the seed was planted for what would become her first book, a Kiwi-centric exploration of fungi. Something fun, yet informative.

The idea was cemented thanks to a bevy of creative friends who, Liv says, ‘instilled her with confidence to chase the dream’. The result is a beautiful, yet practical, o ering for fungus enthusiasts, packed with tips on identifying more than 130 varieties of fungi, how to cook some of the edible o erings, and the pivotal role some of these organisms have in the advancement of environmental science and medical research.

“Lichen is estimated to cover 7% of the earth’s surface. Lichen is fungi and algae living together in symbiosis.

“Fungi are everywhere. They are in you, on you, floating by on the breeze, and wriggling away in the soil beneath your feet.

“To learn about fungi is to learn about yourself. And looking for fungi is one way to reconnect with the infinite wonder of our world,” Liv explains.

The stunning full-colour photographs were shot by award-winning macro photographer Paula Vigus, including the striking blue mushrooms featured on the coverwerewere kōkako.

Paula was introduced to Liv through a family friend (her partner’s aunt), and this chance meeting led the duo to creating a book together. Liv describes this connection as a ‘real two-degrees-ofseparation type of meeting’ that would only happen here in New Zealand.

“The first werewere kōkako I ever spotted is a core memory. I have seen it several times since, but the novelty of that first sighting is unmatched,” says Liv. “The blue colour is otherworldly. It’s electric. It’s magical enough to make you question the rational world. I think a few people mentioned that they thought we were using artistic licence on the cover shot, but no. She’s a real beauty in the real world.”

Liv is already considering a follow-up publication to Fungi In Aotearoa.

“I’m obsessed with the idea that we see what we’re prepared to see, from the hilarious, to the horrible. For example, a few years ago I was out foraging, and I found a potato on the side of the road. A potato! Since then, I have continued to find singular potatoes in silly places - the red zone, Cathedral Square, outside a local chemist. I’ve been documenting these on my social media. Now random people from around the world send me photos of their road potatoes”

She adds, “I want to write a co ee table book ‘Food In Places It Shouldn’t Be’ with personal reckons or short stories about how each item landed where it did.” Liv also confesses she does have ‘more serious book ideas, but they aren’t as fun.’ Liv is a self-confessed ‘curious guide’ who wrote this book for fungi enthusiasts, keen foragers, backcountry explorers, and ‘armchair adventurers’.

“Fungi can really add sparkle to even the most ordinary day, or walk. This book is your complete introduction to this fun, freaky, fantastic world. Like the road potatoes, I can almost guarantee that you’re about to be seeing fungi everywhere,” she laughs.

Liv Sisson has immortalised her burgeoning passion for fungi in print, thanks to the recent release of her book Fungi of Aotearoa. Joshua Brosnahan sat down with Liv to speak about all things ‘shrooms, being a ‘curious guide’ and her debut publication.

Encraftment

Winter Market

24-25 June

Pioneer Stadium

10am-4pm

Craft nirvana

Encraftment markets began when spaces for local crafters and customers ceased due to building collapses from the earthquakes, and has now grown to a popular event held twice a year and supported by many.

Prepare to be captivated by the diverse range of lovingly crafted wonders on display at Encraftment. From exquisite jewellery and ceramics, to beautiful art, textiles, bath products, and delectable gourmet treats, this market has so much

Each item is meticulously crafted with unwavering attention to detail, reflecting

the passion and boundless creativity of local artisans. Whether you’re searching for a snug winter accessory, or a heartfelt gift, you’ll find yourself spoilt for choice. The Encraftment team enthusiastically urges Cantabrians to come along and check out the local craftspeople. “We love to see all the wonderful support for our makers,” says co-organiser Lee Arthur. For crafters and those who appreciate handmade goods, get amongst the artistic community by following Encraftment’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.

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Step into a craft wonderland at the upcoming Encraftment market in Christchurch.

PHOTOS BY Centuri Chan

POWERFUL 25 YEARS

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David Henderson Owner

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In Māori, Titirangi means ‘fringe of heaven’ and there is indeed something heavenly about playing this beautiful course. No two holes are the same, and with each of its four par-3s facing a different compass point, the testing bunkers, rolling fairways, and undulating greens, you experience a delicious challenge on every hole.

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your inner UNLEASH GOLFER

New Zealand, with its breathtaking landscapes, is a golfer’s paradise, boasting over 400 courses situated in some of the most stunning locations in the world.

From parklands adorned with majestic trees and teeming with birdlife to courses o ering breathtaking views of mountains or the sea, our country o ers a diverse range of options for golf enthusiasts.

Dating back to the 15th century in Scotland, golf is one of the oldest sports in the world. It caters to individuals of all age groups and can be enjoyed throughout one’s life. Not only does it provide an excellent platform for developing patience and sportsmanship, but golf also o ers the unique blend of being both an individual and team sport.

Golf provides a multitude of benefits

for both the mind and body. While it requires physical endurance, it is also a mentally stimulating activity that demands unwavering focus. This combination of physical exertion and mental engagement contributes to the alleviation of anxiety, depression, and stress, promoting overall well-being.

Canterbury Golf, overseeing various golf courses in and around Christchurch, plays a vital role in organising competitions and tournaments throughout the region. Their aim is to ensure that golfers from all backgrounds and skill levels can enjoy, participate in, and excel at the game of golf. If you are new to golf, there are several avenues to explore for learning and getting

involved. You can approach a local club and enroll in one of their beginner programs, seek individual lessons from a golf pro, or join a group lesson. These options o er enjoyable ways to learn the game in a supportive environment alongside fellow beginners.

Alternatively, you can explore the “Get into Golf” experiences available on the Golf NZ website. These experiences are designed to be fun, social, and a ordable, serving as an excellent starting point for individuals looking to embark on their golfing journey. Whether you’re interested in Futures (juniors), Get into Golf, She Loves Golf, or All Abilities experiences, you can register and begin your golfing adventure.

What’s on

Upcoming events taking place in and around Christchurch over the coming months.

JUNE - JULY

24 & 25JUNE -WINTER ENCRAFTMENT

To be held at Pioneer Stadium, immerse yourself in a unique shopping experience where you can browse and purchase quality locally handmade items while enjoying delicious food and refreshments. (Photo by Centuri Chan) www.encraftmentmarket.com

28 & 30JUNE, 2JULY- COSÌ FAN TUTTE

Quirky farce, romantic tragicomedy, philosophical treatise on the nature of young love – Mozart and da Ponte’s enduring classic Così fan tutte is all that and more. Get tickets to see this opera at the Isaac Theatre Royal. www.nzopera.com

29JUNE - GEORGE MICHAELTRIBUTE

Don’t miss out on the acclaimed tribute to a global superstar putting the Boom Boom into your heart–Fastlove: A Tribute to George Michael. www.ticketmaster.co.nz

30 JUNE - ILLUMINATE

Running over three weekends, Illuminate showcases thousands of lights throughout the event, alongside food trucks, rides, amusements, and much, much more. www.illuminateshow.co.nz

5JULY-THAT BLOODYWOMAN

ShowBiz’s That Bloody Woman is framed as a rock concert for Kate Sheppard and her ‘gang’ to tell us her story, the story of how New Zealand became the first country to give women the vote. www.showbiz.org.nz

29JULY-TĪRAMAMAI

Tīrama Mai is the ultimate light festival experience. To be held in Victoria Square, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in a stunning display of light and sound that celebrates the Māori New Year premier.ticketek.co.nz

BIC RUNGA TOUR

New Zealand music icon Bic Runga has added Christchurch to her upcoming tour celebrating the 20-year anniversary since the release of her eleven-time platinum, best-selling album Beautiful Collision. www.livenation.co.nz

Coming soon

MY FAIR LADY

To be performed at the Isaac Theatre Royal, a Cinderella story about Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, and the appealingly arrogant phoneticist. Bookings opening soon at ticketek.

Arts News

with Warren Feeney

PUTAHI / CONFLUENCE

Te whenua is a witness to change. Ancient sites of occupation, pā sites, sites of the land war battle, and subsequent land confiscations are all around us. While some are memorialised, the histories of many are only known to iwi and those with an interest in the history of Aotearoa.

Appropriation and exploitation of whenua, awa, roto, and moana is central to the colonial project – reflecting the values of that system. By viewing natural taonga colliding with infrastructure and the urban landscape,

each image reflects a part of the story of the colonisation of Aotearoa. Pūtahi / Confluence is a metaphor for the meeting of two peoples in one land – of what is now, and of what could have been.

Neil Pardington, (Ngāi Tahu), Pūtahi / Confluence, Jonathan Smart Gallery, 52 Buchan Street, Sydenham, opens 5.30pm, Friday 16 June, runs until Saturday 8 July.

IMAGE: Neil Pardington, Huatoki Te Awa, Ngāmotu New Plymouth #2, 2021, pigment ink on photo rag baryta, ed of 15, dimensions various.

HER MATERIALS TELLING HER WHAT TO DO

Rachel Ra en’s, The Con ru ion of Colour is an exhibition realised in hand-dyed co on fabric works that reconcile assumptions about traditional divisions between ‘fine art’ and ‘cra ’ and Ra en coming to terms with her pra ice as both cra arti and contemporary painter. How did this happen?

Ratten graduated Master of Fine Arts from the Ilam School of Fine Arts in 2015, a figurative painter who had a deep yearning for abstraction - but with abstraction you must know what you are doing. “I was determined to crack it with paint but I didn’t like it as an outcome in my work.” This was a dilemma finally resolved through her commitment to textiles and the realisation of their place within and beyond craft practice.

“I have been quilting now for about twenty years and in 2020 went to a workshop with American art quilter and fibre artist, Nancy Crow who gave me ‘permission’ to go for it. I realised that the solid colour fabric I was using, really worked for me. Now I produce these textiles-based “paintings” built on formal elements of design.

“Their realisation begins with a large brush, using black ink and a huge piece of paper, and then tweaking them slightly to look visually persuasive. Colour is not important at this early stage, but then I go to my “fabric stash”, following the wee road map that I have made, so the colours are almost secondary. As long as they are in a relative tonal family, I know that it will work for me.”

“I think that in the long term, my painting practice has allowed these textiles to take on a life of their own, even beyond what my

original intentions were. With the textile works I have moved away from a commitment to painting narratives and I have really found my own identity.”

“It is a labour of love, and having the work in galleries allows viewers not familiar with this medium to enjoy this work. I have been thrilled with the response I have had, and I am very proud of them. I am dealing with solid colour and fabric which has its limitations, so you are forced into a corner to make decisions about placement. Indeed, working with textiles, the materials are telling you what to do.”

Rachel Ratten, The Construction of Colour

Ashburton Art Gallery, 327 West Street, 12-16 May

Artist’s Talk: Rachel Ratten in conversation about The Construction of Colour with curator James Hope at the Ashburton Art Gallery, 2pm, June 11

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IMAGE: Rachel Ratten, The Construction of Colour #10, 2022, commercial and hand-dyed cotton fabric

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Rupert Travis

The Canterbury Museum and Chri church Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū are collaborating on a group exhibition, Ship Nails and Tail Feathers that brings together taonga, obje s, and documents from the colle ions of both in itutions.

COLLABORATING ON A GROUP EXHIBITION

Canterbury Museum Director Anthony Wright says the exhibition encompasses more than 100 objects from Aotearoa, Te Moana nui a Kiwa (the Pacific), and around the world. “From navigational instruments, whaling-era relics and Chinese shadow puppets to extraordinary plumage, delicate watercolours and Edwardian showstoppers, this is an invigorating and engaging collaboration.” Director of the Christchurch Art Gallery, Blair Jackson similarly emphasises the exhibition’s agenda, bringing together “functional objects, art and adornments and ideas and history.”

Historically, Ship Nails and Tail Feathers also acts as a reminder about Canterbury Museum’s significant engagement with the fine arts, their gallery spaces for the fine arts beginning with its opening in 1870 in its Rolleston Avenue building, as an institution receptive to education, progressive thinking and the arts. Canterbury Museum opened with an exhibition of casts of Greek, Roman, Renaissance, and Baroque sculptures that covered Western art from antiquity to Neo-Classism, as well as paintings, jewellery, engravings, and photographs, loaned by Christchurch residents and local artists.

Exhibited in proximity to one another in Ship Nails and Tail

IMAGE: George Leslie, In the Wizard’s Garden, c. 1904, oil on canvas, presented to the Canterbury Society of Arts by Wolf Harris, 1907, (Christchurch Art Gallery), and Edward Raby, Royal Dalton vase, c. 1900 (Canterbury Museum)

Feathers is a favourite work from the Christchurch Art Gallery’s collection, George Leslie, In the Wizard’s Garden, c. 1904, paired with a Royal Dalton vase, c. 1900, by British designer, Edward Raby. Canterbury Museum’s curator, Hatesa Seuman states that Raby’s design is typical of his practice and ceramic painting techniques developed at this time. “Raby’s vase design is what he is known for. He specialised in roses and sketched and painted directly from senior vase designer, K. F. Blackler, whose wider interest was in nature and flower specimens.”

The pairing of In The Wizard’s Garden with the vase represents the period in which both were created, as well as a shared sense of colour harmonies. Seuman further notes that Raby’s vase is small and has been shattered and repaired, arguably sharing an implicit relationship with the foreground figure In The Wizard’s Garden.

Ship Nails and Tail Feathers: Historic Treasures from the Collections of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū and Canterbury Museum is a partnership project between the Canterbury Museum and Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, cnr Worcester Blvd and Montreal St, 10 June – 23 October 2023

REVIEWS

GRAND TOURIST: MILES WARREN’S EUROPEAN WATERCOLOURS

Grand Tourist encompasses two decades of water-colours by architect Sir Miles Warren (1929 – 2022) from his annual holidays in Europe with artist and friends, John and Fay Coley. Setting up his easel close to a ‘Tuscan piazza or Roman Ruin’, Warren’s studies of the local architecture are objective, yet generous in the personality of their details. At the heart of Warren’s practice as water-colourist and architect, Grand Tourist wasn’t so much about the “magnificence” of Western architecture, rather it was grounded in the virtues and values of human behaviour and the necessity of architecture as being about shelter and spaces for family, friends, and communities. Grand Tourist: Miles Warren’s European Watercolours, Objectspace, Sir Miles Warren Gallery, 65 Cambridge Terrace. IMAGE: Sir Miles Warren, San Nicola in Carcere, watercolour.

BRENDA & LISA

An exhibition whose title specifically references Brenda Nightingale and Lisa Walker, their exhibition at The National was installed by Germanborn jeweller, Karl Fritsch, who had also travelled from Wellington with Walker and contributed to the exhibition’s installation. Painting in shades of grey, forming large and expansive words and letters on all the gallery’s walls and dismissing any outward sense of preciousness, Fritsch articulated an unexpected presence in Walker’s objects and the notion that their authority existed in merely being small and treasured. Rather, they seemed open to all possibilities about where they might find their habitat in The National’s spaces, possessing an animation and life that was entirely unexpected. BRENDA & LISA, The National, 249 Moorhouse Avenue. 2 – 27 May. IMAGE: Lisa Walker, She Wore This One, 2023, textiles.

LINWOOD ARTS EASTSIDE GALLERY, STRIDE BY STRIDE 2023

Stride by Stride is a group exhibition that holds a specific place in Eastside Gallery’s programme in its commitment to supporting new and emerging artists. Stride by Stride forms part of the gallery agenda, a “progressive pathway” for its artists, o ering significant opportunities for practitioners to further develop their work. Eighteen local artists are participating in Stride by Stride: Lara Pomroy, Katrina McGettigan, Siobhan O’Brien, Angela Laby, Annika Maenpaa, Bryony Bedggood, Karyn Davis, Roseanne Jones, Zachery Hawkins, Deborah Moor, Di Tanner, Amy Couling, Karin Lange, Masako Fisher, Anne Harte, Catherine Brougham, Jo Seizova, and Penny Wright.

Stride by Stride 2023 at Eastside, 338 Worcester Street, 22 May – 17 June.

IMAGE: Annika Maenpaa, Untitled, 2023, digital drawing limited edition 1/25.

New Christchurch public artwork reflects on Antarctic exploration

Auckland-based artist Brett Graham (Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Tainui) spent several months hard at work in a tent in Henderson with his friend Steve Woodward, grinding and chipping away at a nine-tonne piece of Norwegian Arctic White granite for his new sculpture, Erratic. Commissioned by Christchurch City Council and produced in association with SCAPE Public Art, the artwork is being installed along the Ōtakaro Avon River, opposite the statue of Robert Falcon Scott.

This new sculpture speaks to the journey of another Antarctic explorer, Roald Amundsen, whose skill and use of indigenous expertise in reaching the South Pole were largely ignored by the British press in favour of Scott.

Erratic was installed on 11 March. This artwork is made possible thanks to the support of Naylor Love, Cosgroves, Treetech, Beca, Ōtākaro Limited, Anderson Lloyd and Christchurch City Council.

GALLERY GLIMPSE

SOUND FESTIVAL: WHAKARAUPŌ/ LYTTELTON HARBOUR

Throughout June, Stoddart Cottage will resound with its first-ever sound festival, Whakarongo Whakaraupō, encouraging, “listening” from its Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour location.

Whakarongo Whakaraupō is a free festival, featuring works by Jake Kīanō Skinner, Motoko Kikkawa, Eves, Nicolas Woollaston, Helen Greenfield, and Blair Parkes, presenting live music, events, and spoken word performances and a Margaret Stoddart-inspired sound walk. Whakarongo Whakaraupō is curated by Stoddart Cottage Gallery Manager, Dr Jo Burzynska who describes it as a first. “I’m incredibly excited to present this sonically-focused festival, which is likely the only one of its kind in Whakaraupō, designed to appeal to wide audiences, even if you’ve never considered sound as art, or can’t imagine sound translated into paintings.”

Whakarongo Whakaraupō’s programme includes Ōtautahi-based taonga pūoro player and musician, Jake Kīanō Skinner (Ngāti Rangitihi) presenting an immersive sound installation. Japanese-born and Ōtepoti Dunedinresident painter and musician, Motoko Kikkawa transforming the vibrations of her improvised music practice into a series of watercolours, responding to the music of Naarm Melbournebased Eves, whose sound works inspired and accompanying, Kikkawa’s visual works. Ōtautahi multidisciplinary artist, Nicolas Woollaston’s sound sculptures uses transistors to create rhythms and patterns, evoking the waves of Whakaraupō and multigenerational memories held in the harbour. Ōhinehou Lyttelton sound artist, Helen Greenfield, assisted by Ōtautahi musician, Blair Parkes, presents an audio work reflecting the flux of women incarcerated in Lyttelton Gaol, detailing names, age, occupation, nationality, and each inmate’s sentence.

PGGALLERY192: A COLOUR HAS MANY FACES

DETAILS: Janna van Hasselt, Poppy Lekner, Polly Gilroy, Salome Tanuvasa and Lily Custance, a colour has many faces, PGgallery 192, 192 Bealey Ave, 30 May-30 June. IMAGE: Janna van Hasselt, Tussle, 2021, glazed porcelain

Acolour has many faces is a group exhibition that dissects the sensorial potential of colour, light, surface, and shape through bold abstraction. Curated by Polly Gilmore, a colour has many faces encompasses works across a range of arts practices by Christchurch-based Janna van Hasselt, Wellington-based Poppy Lekner and Lily Custance, multidisciplinary artist Salome Tanuvasa, and paintings/sculpture by Gilmore.

Janna van Hasselt is represented by a series of five ceramic works and Gilmore’s paintings take their cue from cascading window reflections across walls in works that “explore the deception of light and shadow through manipulated tonal shifts, hues appear stable but as relationships form within their environment, endlessly transforming.”

Poppy Lekner’s camera-less methods question scientific approaches within photography. In her Reflex Series works, she explores colour-fields, imagined light and sensory systems.

Lily Custance’s three-dimensional, reflective works are activated by the colours surrounding them, creating a dialogue with their architectural environment and undeniable instability of colour and light spilling. Salome Tanuvasa considers her environment, creating works with site specificity in mind, the notion of materiality explored through both accidental and controlled mark making, a balance between contemplation and experimentation.

DETAILS: For links to booking all events: www.stoddartcottage.nz/events

Whakarongo Whakaraupō, Stoddart Cottage Gallery, 2 Waipapa Avenue, Diamond Harbour, 2 June – 2 July. Hours: Friday-Sunday, 10am-4pm. IMAGE: Nicolas Woollaston, sound sculpture.

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AT THE GALLERIES

JOE CLARKE AKA DARK BALLAD AND ZACHERY HAWKINS, MASKED BALLAD, BOXED QUARTER, 270 ST ASAPH STREET, UNTIL 25 JUNE

In Masked Ballad, printmaker, Joe Clarke exhibits woodcut prints, paintings on skateboards and printed clothing, and Zachery Hawkins, recent mixed-media paintings that he describes as surreal photo-realism, both artists stating that their works are polar opposites - yet complementary.

IMAGE: Joe Clarke, Home II, 2023, woodblock print.

RUPERT TRAVIS, ASPHALT PANIC, CITY ART DEPOT, 96 DISRAELI STREET, 20 JUNE – 10 JULY

Describing his work as ‘an investigation of the area between work and play or dreams and reality,’ Rupert Travis’ paintings are comprehensively curious, an experience of tangible realities realised in the knowledge and awareness of the absent, yet implicit, occurrence of human presence.

IMAGE: Rupert Travis, untitled, oil on canvas.

COMPONENT, LOVE IS IN THE AIR, SPRAY PAINT ON BOXED BOARD, FIKSATE GALLERY, 54 HAWDON ST, SYDENHAM

Grey Lynn-based stencil artist Component was also the curator of the now defunct, www.streetarse.co.nz.

Born and raised in Grey Lynn and exhibiting in Aotearoa at The Dowse, Auckland City Gallery and Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Component’s practice retains its authenticity in confronting images characterised by their social and political messages.

WORKS FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE RAVENSCAR HOUSE MUSEUM, 52 ROLLESTON AVENUE

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EVE JOHNSON AND HERBERT STOCKMAN, HUMAN NATURE, ART HOLE, 336 ST ASAPH ST, 10 - 4PM 14 – 18 JUNE, 10-4PM.

Eve Johnson and Herbert Stockman’s Human Nature explores their personal and professional relationships in vastly di erent works, Stockman’s bloated figures steeped in ‘psychosexual ennui’ and Johnson’s formal high-resolution nature photography.

IMAGE ABOVE: Herbert Stockman, Stone Paranoid, 2022, acrylic, celluloid, felting wool and found blanket.

Among the many highlights in the Ravenscar art collection of contemporary and historical works by New Zealand artists is Garry Nash’s untitled, (Blue Ovoid Vase), a vessel by a contemporary glass artist who acknowledges and draws from a history of glass making that includes historical European and British glass artists.

IMAGE: Garry Nash, untitled (Blue Ovoid Vase), 2004, glass.

TRIBUTE: PORTRAITS FROM THE COLLECTION OF AVENAL MCKINNON. KATE SHEPPARD HOUSE, 83 CLYDE ROAD, ILAM, UNTIL 25 JUNE

Where does Avenal McKinnon’s commitment to her collection of portraiture have its origins? Undoubtedly, in her husband, Blackwood Paul and Avenal as publishers of local writers and artists’ works in the post-war period and her later position as curator from the 1970s to 1980s in the Alexander Turnbull Library. IMAGE: Janet Paul, Portrait of the McKinnon children, 1992, watercolour.

DAY TRIP GALLERIES

ART OF THE WOODEND LIFE DRAWING GROUP: ‘NOT ONLY BUT ALSO’

1 JUNE – 5 JULY

Life-drawing tutor and organiser, Jon Marrett says that the successful 2022 exhibition informed the decision in 2023 to open their work up to any subject - portraits, landscapes, abstraction, surrealism, and life drawing.

IMAGE: Joan Whillans, Study in Blue, mixed media on paper. Art on the Quay, 176 Williams St, Kaiapoi

ROSA ALLISON : ‘THE WITCH'S HERBARIUM’

11 JUNE- 13 JULY

An Ilam School of Fine Art graduate, Rosa Allison’s exhibition, The Witch’s Herbarium, depicts subjects of the herbs grown in the period of the medieval witch-trials.

IMAGE: Rosa Allison, Spirits in the Elderberry bush, oil on canvas, 54 x 78cm, 2023. Rangiora Chambers Gallery, 141 Percival St

CHARETTE VAN EEKELEN : ‘ALL POWERFUL BEINGS’ (DARHOLM VS SHILACK)

4 MAY – 2 JULY

Describing her paintings as “recalling what paint does on canvas, a starting point as fabric and material add something other”.

IMAGE: Rex the Killer Turns into T Rex, 2019–2020, mixed media collage, courtesy of the Jonathan Smart Gallery. Oxford Gallery, 72 Main Street, Oxford

DAVID WOODINGS : ‘GROTTESCHI’

Interested in the Anthropocene period, Aotearoa’s most significant photo-realist painter, David Woodings, the works are humorous and anxious images of our time as “the species amuses itself to death”.

IMAGE: Grotteschi for brethren of the common life, oil on canvas

McAtamney Gallery and Design Store, 49 Talbot St, Geraldine

OVER THE RANGE: WAITAHA CANTERBURY LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS

An exhibition centred upon the Waitaha Canterbury landscape, Over the Range features eight paintings recently gifted to the Ashburton Art Gallery by the Braided Rivers Community Trust, previously part of the art collection once held by the Ashburton Licensing Trust. Works by prominent regional painters, Michael Eaton, Henry Lowen-Smith, and Margaret Rhodes, are complemented by works from the Ashburton Art Gallery’s collection, along with renowned landscape artist Austen Deans (1915 – 2011).

Deans is among the most prominent Canterbury artists of his generation, and was the recipient of numerous awards, including winning the prestigious Kelliher Art Awards for landscape painting in 1962 and 1963.

DETAILS: Over the Range, Ashburton Art Gallery, 327 West St, Ashburton, 8 June – 27 August.

IMAGE: Austen Deans, Mount Peel, Winter, 1969, oil on board.

LUCY KEMP-WELCH (1869 – 1958) : ‘THE WANDERERS’

The English painter became famous in the late 19th century for her paintings of horses, in rural settings and Europe’s battlefields. The Wanderers is from the Aigantighe Art Gallery’s collection (1962.7) of NZ, Pacific, Asian, and European works from the 16th century to the present day.

IMAGE: Lucy Kemp-Welch, The Wanderers, c.1925, oil on canvas. Aigantighe Art Gallery, 49 Wai-Iti Road, Timaru

DISCOVER

1 PGgallery 192

Contemporary New Zealand Art

192 Bealey Ave, Central Chri church

Tues-Fri 10.30-5pm, and Sat 10.30-2pm www.pggallery192.co.nz

2 General Po ery Clay art, supplies and classes

27 Essex St, Phillip own

Wed-Sat 10-4pm www.generalpo ery.co.nz

3 Fibre Gallery

A di in ly Moana Gallery

Lvl 1/285 Cashel St, Central Chri church

Wed-Fri 10am-4pm www.tagatamoana.com/fibre-gallery

4 The Central Art Gallery, The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora Contempory New Zealand Art 2 Worce er Blvd, City Centre

Wed-Sun 10-4pm www.thecentral.co.nz

5 Maxine Burney Art Studio & Gallery

Arti ’s Studio, Painting & Photography The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, Fir Floor, 2 Worce er Blvd

Mon-Sat 10-5pm. By appointment also. www.maxineburney.co.nz

6 Chri church Art Gallery

Te Puna o Waiwhetū Chri church’s Public Art Gallery Cnr Worce er Blvd & Montreal St

Mon-Sun 10-5pm, Wed to 9pm www.chri churchartgallery.org.nz

Linwood Arts Ea side Gallery

Local Chri church Arti s & classes 388 Worce er St, Linwood

Tues-Sat 12-5pm www.linwoodarts.org

8 Jonathan Smart Gallery

Contemporary New Zealand Art 52 Buchan St, Sydenham

Wed-Sat 11-5pm www.jonathansmartgallery.com

9 Windsor Gallery

Contemporary Art & Framing 386 St Asaph Street, Phillip own Mon-Fri 9-5pm, and Sat 10-3pm www.windsorgallery.co.nz

10 Fiksate Studio & Gallery

Urban Contemporary Art 54 Hawdon St, Sydenham

Tues-Wed 10-2.30pm, Thur 10-5pm, Fri 10-8pm, and Sat 11-4pm www.fiksate.com

City Art Depot New Zealand Art, Speciali Framing 96 Disraeli St, Sydenham

Mon-Fri 8.30-5pm, and Sat 10-2pm www.cityart.co.nz

12 Ravenscar House Museum House Museum, Art & Furnishings 52 Rolle on Ave, Mon-Sun 10-5pm www.ravenscarhouse.com

13 Chambers Gallery

Contemporary New Zealand Art 80 Durham Street South, Sydenham Tue-Fri 10.30am-5pm, Sat 11am-3pm www.chambersart.co.nz

grand opening ART ABOVE

Originally the brainchild of local business owner Jasmine Lochore and renowned Ohoka artist Lisa Patrick, Art Above is Christchurch’s newest art gallery, boasting quality art from both local and overseas artists.

What started as a passion project 6 months ago for the two local women quickly blossomed into a fully-fledged collection of beautiful art on the mezzanine floor of E-Mega Store Christchurch. After months of renovations, acquiring art pieces, framing canvases, and laying out their vision for the gallery, Friday, 16 June marks the long-awaited grand opening of Art Above to the public.

Art Above boasts a vast collection of gorgeous art from local artists around

Canterbury, alongside hand painted pieces from overseas artists in an array of sizes and styles.

From abstract thought-provoking pieces to local landscape paintings, this gallery has a piece to light up any space in your home and is constantly adding new pieces to their growing collection.

The Art Above team can’t wait to see you in the gallery!

Doors open 9am Friday 16 June, Upstairs in the E-Mega Store. 484 Cranford Street Christchurch.

Calling all local artists!

If you’re looking to display your artwork at Art Above, please get in contact with Lisa Patrick to discuss via phone/text: 021 852 437

South Island ADVENTURE

Pack your car, here is an itinerary for the best winter in Te Waipounamu.

Day 1: Arrival in Oamaru

Begin your South Island adventure by arriving in the charming town of Oamaru. Explore the Victorian Precinct with its beautifully preserved historic buildings and unique shops.

Enjoy a delightful dinner at a local restaurant, savouring Oamaru’s culinary delights. Read more about things to do in Oamaru on the right hand page.

Day 2: Oamaru to Dunedin

Depart Oamaru and head south to Dunedin, known for its Scottish heritage and stunning landscapes. Stop by Moeraki to marvel at the mystical Moeraki Boulders along the beach.

Arrive in Dunedin and explore the city’s vibrant atmosphere, abundant op shops, historic architecture, and the steepest street in the world.

Take a guided tour of the iconic Dunedin Railway Station, renowned for its grandeur.

Day 3: Dunedin to Queenstown

Depart Dunedin and drive through scenic landscapes toward Queenstown. Stop by the historic gold mining town of Arrowtown and stroll through its charming streets.

Continue your journey to Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand. Explore the town’s vibrant night scene and treat yourself to a Ferg burger.

Day 4: Queenstown winter delights

Spend the day exploring Queenstown’s winter wonderland. Enjoy breathtaking views of Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu with a scenic gondola ride.

Try your hand at snowboarding at one of the nearby world-class ski resorts. Celebrate your road trip with a farewell dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Queenstown.

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Oamaru is home to some wonderful and whimsical stores that are unlike any other high street experience. Find unique eco-friendly art and gifts.

Take a trip up the Victorian Precinct and beyond to see what you discover. Visit the childhood home of Janet Frame.

The house is now a museum with information on the life and works of this prolific writer.

Immerse yourself in Oamaru’s art scene by visiting art galleries. Forrester Gallery showcases local and Māori art, while Grainstore Gallery features local art in the

Victorian Precinct.

Learn about the town’s Early History at Waitaki Museum & Archives. Waitaki Museum collects artefacts and objects that tell the natural, cultural, agricultural and industrial stories of the Waitaki District.

Experience the unique world of steampunk at Steampunk HQ. Marvel at the creative art gallery and sculpture park, featuring steampunk-inspired exhibits.

Lastly, take a road trip to the Waitaki Valley wine region. Visit River-T Estate and Ostler Wines for wine tastings paired with indulgent platters.

With great food, top-notch craft beer and wine, historic charm, inventive art, geological wonders, spectacular scenery, beaches, lakes and native wildlife – you can’t beat a visit to Waitaki this winter

If you’re planning a winter road trip, add Oamaru to the list, as this marvellous coastal town offers many indoor activities to keep you out of the cold.

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HIGHTREE CHALETS

Escape the hustle of life and explore somewhere new in the beautiful Waitaki District. O ering accommodation options of two fully equipped chalets with views across the private lake. Your luxury escape awaits only a 15 minute drive from Oamaru.

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ROSE’S GENERAL STORE

Rose’s General Store is one of those quirky little stores where you never know what you will find. Independent distributor of Rawleigh’s, stocking keto-friendly, eco- friendly, local, regional products, old-fashioned pick ‘n’ mix confectionery, and preloved treasures.

Open 7 days: 9.30am - 4.30pm

03 434 0403 | 5 Tyne St, Oamaru www.rosesoamaru.co.nz

PEN-Y-BRYN LODGE

Pen-y-bryn Lodge is your ideal base for exploring all that makes Oamaru and the Waitaki such a stunning place to visit throughout the year. Spend the day discovering the area, then enjoy pre-dinner drinks and canapés in front of a roaring fire, and marvel at our pristine dark skies at night.

03 434 7939 | 41 Towey St, South Hill, Oamaru www.penybryn.co.nz

Situated in the idyllic coastal region of North Otago, the town’s story begins in the mid-19th century during the New Zealand gold rush era.

In 1853, the discovery of gold along the Waitaki River sparked a flurry of activity, attracting a wave of prospectors and settlers to the area. Oamaru quickly emerged as a thriving port town, serving as a gateway for gold miners heading inland.

The influx of people led to the establishment of businesses, banks, and infrastructure, laying the foundation for Oamaru’s growth.

As the gold rush subsided, Oamaru experienced a period of transformation. The region’s rich limestone deposits became a valuable resource, fuelling a construction boom. The town’s grand Victorian buildings, constructed with distinctive creamy-white Oamaru stone, began to shape its

Oamaru DESTINATION

architectural landscape.

The prosperity of Oamaru reached its peak in the late 19th century when the town became the commercial centre of North Otago. Shipping and exporting goods, particularly wool and grain, played a vital role in the town’s economic success. Oamaru’s port thrived as ships arrived to load goods, and the town bustled with trade and commerce.

During this period, Oamaru’s grandeur was reflected in its remarkable Victorian precinct. The meticulous craftsmanship and intricate detailing of the buildings showcased the wealth and ambition of the time.

Notable structures such as the Oamaru Opera House, and the Bank of New South Wales (now Forrester Gallery) still stand as testaments to the town’s rich heritage.

As the 20th century progressed, Oamaru’s fortunes waned. The decline of coastal shipping, combined with the shift

of trade to larger centres, posed challenges for the town’s economy. The once-thriving port lost its necessity, and the town faced a period of stagnation.

Yet, the story of Oamaru took an intriguing turn in recent decades. In the 1990s, a group of dedicated locals recognised the unique heritage value of the town’s Victorian architecture. They initiated a revitalisation project, focusing on restoration and preservation, with the aim of rejuvenating its historical charm.

This endeavour gained momentum, and Oamaru began to embrace its architectural heritage and cultural assets. The town’s transformation was further enhanced by the emergence of the steampunk movement.

Oamaru has become a hub for artists and enthusiasts who have blended Victorian aesthetics with futuristic elements, giving birth to the world-famous Steampunk NZ Festival.

THE BUSINESS HIVE

Travelling up or down the East Coast? Oamaru’s co-working space is a masterpiece of design and functionality, easily on par with the best in major urban centres.

Pop in, or book online, for short-term desk, o ce, meeting room hire, or destination conferencing.

Centrally located.

03 398 2400 | thebusinesshive.co.nz

120 Thames Street, Oamaru CBD

THE BRYDONE HOTEL

The Historic Brydone Hotel is set in the heart of Oamaru. Built of elaborately carved Oamaru limestone, we have welcomed and charmed guests for well over a century. Lunch or co ee with friends, family gatherings, or full-blown conference, comfortable accommodation, great food, and friendly hospitality await. See you soon.

03 433 0480 | 115 Thames Street, Oamaru www.brydonehotel.co.nz

THE FLYING PIG CAFE

We o er a wide range of cafe fare all made and baked on the premises, with locally grown and produced products. Relax in the courtyard, and take time to smell the roses. Be sure to put the Flying Pig Cafe on your must visit list, and treat yourself to something special in the Waitaki Valley.

0210 862 0428 | 23 Campbell St, Duntroon www.flyingpigcafe.co.nz

Oamaru’s history is a fascinating tale of pioneering spirit, prosperity, and preservation.

JUNIOR

Style isn’t just for grown-ups - check out some of the coolest goodies and gifts for the little ones available in and around Christchurch.

1. Hape Passenger Train Set, from The Playcentre Shop, see online www.playcentreshop.co.nz. 2. OmieBox Thermal Hot & Cold Lunchbox, available from www.thelunchboxqueen.co.nz. 3. Poppy-Smic Owls, www.poppysmicowls.com, FB: PoppySmic Owls @TheLyttel Kiwi, 4. Stokke Tripp Trapp highchair, available from www.dimples.co.nz, 5. Baby Bed and Bath sets, made to order gift sets from Little Brown Kiwi, order yours from littlebkiwi@gmail.com, 6. Backpacks available in a wide selection of fabrics, available at Cynthia’s Handmades, FB: Cynthia’s Handmades, IG: cynthiajane.handmades, 7. Nannie ‘K’ Creations, original baby & children’s clothing, see facebook.com/nanniekcreations/, 8. Rainbow Knitted Cushion, available from www.mocka.co.nz, 9. Unique & Fun Original Children’s Clothing, available at Fantails and Roses Clothing store, 254a Cranford St (next to Kidds Cakes), and on FB (website coming soon).

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Green as a colour can represent new beginnings and growth, renewal and abundance. Green has many of the same calming attributes that blue has, but it also incorporates some of the energy of yellow.

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Colour trends come and go, and currently green is on the rise.

Spring runways in Europe and the United States, and designers such as Fendi, Michael Kors, Givenchy, and Bottega Veneta, have all included various shades of green in their 2023 spring runway collections. The most in style greens include pastel, mint, neon green, metallic, and even aquamarine shades.

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Pounamu

It’s easy to see why this beautiful stone called pounamu has captured the hearts of New Zealanders and visitors alike. The unique range of colours, and smooth, comforting feel of the stone makes Greenstone highly prized. Now, pounamu is revered worldwide.

Based in Ferrymead, Christchurch, The Greenstone Shop’s carving studio has been in operation for over 35 years, open more so to the public over the last four years, producing a wide range of stunning

traditional Pounamu carvings, jewellery, and sculptures.

With so many places targeting the tourist market, Greenstone Shop focuses more on the local people, creating a warm and inviting space to visit for those special gifts. The team at Greenstone Shop says, “Pounamu goes beyond words, its a real gift from the heart.”

With registered Ngai Tahu artisan carvers on site, Greenstone Shop o ers both rebinding services for the cord work on

pendants and repairs for those chips that happen from time to time.

For those who aren’t based in Canterbury, Greenstone Shop has a wonderful website to find your perfect piece.

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Embracing colour as the frost comes out and the clouds hold onto grey, is more than just an aesthetic choice — it’s a celebration of life, a rebellion against the cold and dreary.

BE BOLD & BRIGHT:

Victoria Jane Handbags, Cushions and Blankets, are an invitation to embrace the boldness of fuchsia pink, emerald green, and luscious ruby red.

ACCESSORISE:

Perfect for the busy fashionista, the Victoria Jane collection of premium vegan leather handbags, that are designed in New Zealand, are not only stylish, but a practical necessity.

DARING DÉCOR:

Not for the faint of heart, the ultra-maximalist designs of the vibrant Victoria Jane décor will introduce a burst of colour into your home in an instant. The clever designs incorporate hidden logos for your purchasing confidence of authenticity.

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Fstones, the looks are endless. Here are some of the ring trends for 2023:

Coloured stones – central coloured gemstones have soared in popularity during recent years. Think sapphire, emerald, ruby, tanzanite, morganite, or coloured diamonds – pink, canary yellow - as the hero stone or as accents.

time now, however bold bands are growing in popularity.

Vintage-inspired – can mean the type of setting, such as Art Deco, or the cut, such as old European. Many heirloom stones are being creatively used in modern designs, mixing the old with the new. Look out for old ‘mine cut’ and antique ‘cushion cut’ diamonds.

dramatic statement.

Step-cut diamonds – a square or rectangle stone with parallel facets on all four sides, resembling steps. These have clean, architectural lines, ideal if you want style without too much bling.

Oval and pear shapes – continue to trend, along with class round cuts. Pear and oval shapes elongate the finger and look spectacular on any hand.

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Permanent Hair Removal

The technology is amazing and when paired with a skilled technician like Renata Viglioni, you'll be on your way to looking and feeling great for summer.

Acacia Skin Health & Beauty, winner of the New Zealand Dermapen High Performance Practitioner of the Year, is your trusted beauty salon to go to. Book your free consultation for all your skin concerns and beauty needs.

GERnetic’s advanced, highly concentrated and effective products address the specifiic needs of the skin with exceptional results. Contact award-winning aesthetician Wendy Barker to learn more.

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Collagen induction therapy (microneedling) helps to tighten and refresh facial skin. We use breakthrough technology. For more details contact us today.

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The benefits of cosmetic tattooing are many.

Not only does semipermanent makeup save on buying expensive cosmetics, it saves precious time wasted before a mirror.

Cosmetic tattooing is also a lifechanger for those who love makeup, yet lack confidence in applying it, and for those who, for whatever reason, no longer have a steady hand using makeup applicators.

Angela Millar is a beauty specialist at KM Surgical. With more than 30 years’ experience in the beauty industry, Angela specialises in micropigmentation, a specialised tattooing process where pigments are implanted into the skin to create a lasting shape and colour.

Alongside the popular brow treatments, Angela also does eyeliner

With all skin types experiencing some dryness and dehydration in winter (low humidity removes moisture in the skin, so its natural barrier function is weakened), a facial that feeds and nourishes the skin is crucial.

GERnétic is the product of choice at Beauty Progress. This world-renowned brand contains natural oils which build skin suppleness while preventing further dryness and dehydration.

As well as hydration, GERnétic provides significantly elevated treatment in the areas of superficial skin, deeper muscle firming, lifting, and micro-circulation enhancement.

GERnétic recommends a combination of 40% regular on-going salon treatments, and 60% home-care use of its products to achieve healthy, glowing skin.

Beauty Progress is soon to celebrate its 16th birthday, and Wendy Barker and her team have some exciting celebratory treatment packages planned.

On o er is an Anti-Age Par Excellence Facial, comprising a décolleté neck and shoulders massage, with seven layers of anti-aging serums and creams applied to the skin, including a blissful eye mask to relieve dark circles and pu ness. Plus, an eyelash tint, eyebrow shape and tint, and foot or hand massage.

Normally $265, this birthday package is now $149 For appointments call 03 379 4315 or visit the website.

www.beautyprogress.co.nz

and lip blush treatments, which are bespoke to each client’s face, and desired look. Eyeliner can be either fine or dramatic, according to the client’s preference.

“I take time talking things through, then, after numbing the area, I gently deposit the pigment along the lash-line with the superfine nano needle,” she explains.

For lip blush treatments, Angela pre-maps and draws the lips, then gradually layers the pigment to achieve a natural, even-toned and defined mouth.

“Lip blushers can be purely cosmetic, but are also perfect for covering scars, or correcting mouth abnormalities. Either way, lips look luscious,”

Angela says.

AngelaMillar

Once considered a luxury exclusive to the health spa holiday, people nowadays view facials as part of their regular beauty routine.

celebrity circuit, and for good reason.

Also known as the “Hollywood Facial”, this anti-aging skin rejuvenation treatment has gone global and can now be experienced here in the heart of our city.

“Carbon facials are brilliant,” says Clayton Wills of Laser Rejuvenation. “They not only target acne, blackheads, open pores, mottled and dull complexions, but also tighten pores, reduce creases, wrinkles and fine lines.”

Clayton is equally enthusiastic about the CuRAS laserthe state-of-the-art technology that, along with carbon facials, also treats pigmentation damage, such as dark spots, sunspots, freckling and frown lines.

“This is the only clinic in Christchurch specialising in the cutting-edge technology of the CuRAS laser.”

Onychomycosis, a fungal disease of the fingernails and toenails, is also eradicated when heat from the CuRAS laser targets the a ected area, thereby inhibiting the fungus growth and ultimately destroying it, he says.

For those wanting tattoos lightened or removed entirely, the multi-functional CuRAS laser deals to this too.

A qualified massage therapist since 1983, Clayton also provides both therapeutic Swedish Body massage, and Shiatsu massage (pressure points).

Massages are available by appointment only.

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Our workshops, training programmes and online seminars focus on promoting wellbeing and resilience in organisations, enhancing psychological health and safety, and creating healthy workplaces where employees and business thrive, as well as individual coaching tailored to address your specific needs and situations.

Adored by A-listers, such as Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston, and Angelina Jolie, the laser carbon facial has captivated the

A recent virtual roundtable of international experts found that New Zealand lags behind most other comparable OECD countries in supporting persons living with a rare disorder. New Zealand o ers no planned pathways for clinical care, and little guidance for health professionals about how to manage a patient with a rare or undiagnosed disorder, they found.

Rare Disorders NZ, in collaboration

HIGHLIGHTING RARE

health & wellbeing disorders

New Zealand’s rare disorders organisation is advocating a national framework be established to support its cause.

with Costello Medical UK, hosted the roundtable to provide a platform for rare disorder advocates, healthcare professionals, and researchers, to share insights from their own experiences with rare conditions, either personally or professionally.

Participants also discussed opportunities for improving the current situation in New Zealand for individuals with a rare disorder, and their whānau.

ABOUT RARE DISORDERS NZ

RDNZ is the national organisation supporting all New Zealanders who live with a rare condition, and the people who care for them.

It works the Government, clinicians, researchers, and industry, to promote diagnosis, treatment, services, and research.

www.raredisorders.org.nz

Parkinson’s HALLUCINATIONS IN RESEARCH

A Canterbury researcher has been awarded funding to investigate hallucinations in people with Parkinson’s disease.

Dr Kyla-Louise Horne was just 16 years old when her grandma, who had Parkinson’s disease, passed away.

Now, 16 years later, she’s dedicating her research to improving the lives of those who su er from the debilitating brain disorder, for which there is no known cure.

The Canterbury Medical Research Foundation has just announced Dr Horne, a Research Fellow at the University of Otago, Christchurch, as the successful recipient of its annual Emerging Research Fellowship. A grant of $180,000 will support her two-year research project, examining how and why hallucinations occur in Parkinson’s disease.

Dr Horne’s research has been four years in the making. The project has the potential to vastly improve the lives of those living with the condition, which a ects more than 12,000 Kiwis.

Around half of people with Parkinson’s disease experience hallucinations and everyone experiences them di erently, says Dr Horne.

“For some people, it’s as simple as thinking you see a shadow in the corner of your eye, but others witness fully formed figures or shapes that aren’t there.”

Horne says the research will paint a clearer picture of what’s happening in the brain for those experiencing hallucinations, enabling the development of new treatment

options to reduce the likelihood of them occurring, as well as finding solutions for those who are already a ected by them.

“We’re hoping to use that data to characterise hallucinations in Parkinson’s disease, as well as looking at what might put people at greater risk of developing them.”

CMRF director Melissa Haberfield says the foundation is “delighted” to play a part in supporting Dr Horne with her research.

The grant, worth up to $200,000, is awarded annually to an exceptional Canterbury researcher who is committed to improving the health and well-being not only of New Zealanders, but people all around the world.

Recipient of the 2023 Emerging Researcher Fellowship

GET READY FOR ILLS AND CHILLS

Follow these tips from Health Navigator New Zealand to be ready:

Clean out your medicine cabinet

Discard expired medications to avoid confusion and ensure you have the necessary medicines when you are unwell. Dispose of them properly to protect the environment.

Keep essential items on hand

Stock up on items such as paracetamol for pain and fever relief, commonly needed during winter illnesses. Additionally, consider having moisturiser, chest rub, tissues, honey for sore throats, and fruit teas, or ingredients for warm drinks.

Know how to manage illness

Learn about managing cold symptoms, and when it may be necessary to visit a doctor. If you experience cold and flu-like symptoms, consider getting tested for Covid-19 to protect your family and community.

Seek advice from your pharmacist

Don’t wait for symptoms to worsen, consult a pharmacist promptly for advice. They are qualified to provide the best course of action. If you are unable to visit a pharmacy, ask someone to go on your behalf, or call for information.

Dress warmly

Ensure you and your family have warm clothing to prevent weakening your immune system. Invest in wool, merino clothing, and a waterproof jacket.

Strive for better sleep

Afunctional approach to insomnia is gaining traction as a holistic solution in the quest for a good night’s sleep.

Maintaining good sleep hygiene is often overlooked in our fast-paced world.

Establishing a consistent sleep schedule, creating a tranquil sleep environment, and practising relaxation techniques can significantly impact sleep quality.

Stress can also significantly disrupt sleep. At Cashel Pharmacy we focus on stress management techniques, including mindfulness exercises, meditation, and relaxation techniques customised to individual needs.

Cortisol regulation is vital for a healthy sleep-wake cycle. Our consultations can delve into cortisol regulation techniques, including stress reduction strategies, lifestyle modifications, and targeted supplementation to promote a healthier circadian rhythm.

Certain supplements, like magnesium and calcium, can aid sleep, as well as botanicals, such as valerian, chamomile, and passionflower. Individual biochemistry should be considered and our team can help by guiding individuals in selecting the right supplements.

If you find yourself battling insomnia and long for deep sleep, it’s time to consider a functional approach.

Our sleep consultations consider individual circumstances, health history, and lifestyle factors to provide the best personalised recommendations. Book a consultation today.

www.cashelpharmacy.co.nz

Sleep is crucial for a healthy mind and body, but insomnia often deprives people of this essential rest.

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Ensure you and your medicine cabinet are prepared for winter and the common ailments that come with it.

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Just $39 for 60 capsules.

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Born in the foothills of the Hurunui hill country, these mats were designed to bring the outdoors and the inner self together.

The wool was grown from Kaiora Downs farm, North Canterbury.

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Moving to a retirement village can be a transformative lifestyle choice, and that is precisely what sets Holly Lea Village apart.

A single visit to this remarkable village is all it takes to ignite contemplation and enthusiasm even in the most hesitant retiree.

Centrally located in Fendalton and set within lovely gardens, Holly Lea Village combines the heritage and traditions of warm and genuine hospitality, with modern care practices and facilities. The village social calendar is curated around the resident’s lifestyle o ering opportunities for regular activities, from exercise classes to crafts, entertainment and social outings. The newly opened boutique Care Centre o ers the latest advances and comforts in personalised residential care, including a specialised memory support unit.

Holistic and personalised care is available right up to hospital level and is the cornerstone of the team’s philosophy.

“Our residents have a high level of choice and control over the way their care is planned,” says general manager Juliane Brand. “As the residents needs change over time, we tailor the care accordingly.”

The memory support and dementia care unit include a specialist team to help

residents and their families with the complex challenges of living with dementia while balancing freedom and security. “There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to caring for somebody living with dementia.”

Residents can also enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits of the latest in specialised and innovative tools from Europe, including a Tovertafel, also fondly nicknamed ‘magic table’. The table will allow residents to interact with animated lights, using their hands and senses to improve engagement and interaction. Additionally, the Wellness Nordic Relaxation Chair from Denmark combines music, tactile stimulation, and a rocking motion, to o er a unique and calming multi-sensory experience.

The lounges and living rooms in the Care Centre are tranquil and uplifting, featuring natural light and greenery from the stunning garden atrium. The attention to detail and quality is apparent throughout, from the warm timber wall claddings to the stone fireplaces, and unique wall papers. All care suites boast a 55-inch television, beautiful soft furnishings, together with kitchenette including fridge, microwave, and tea and co ee making facilities.

Holly Lea Village seamlessly blends rich heritage with contemporary amenities and compassionate care practices.

The new boutique care centre at Holly Lea Village provides an exceptional setting for those with higher-level needs.

hernia?

HAVE A DON’T WAIT AND SEE

The Hernia Clinic in Christchurch specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of hernias.

Metropol spoke to hernia surgeon Ross Roberts who had some salutary advice for people with this disorder. His message – if you are diagnosed with a groin hernia, don’t adopt a strategy of wait and see what happens with it in the future as that is

ROSS EXPLAINS WHAT A HERNIA IS

A hernia is a lump that results from a part of the intestine (bowel), or fatty tissue, slipping through a weakness in the abdominal wall. The most common is an inguinal hernia located in the groin, just above the leg crease. These are most often found in men.

WHAT SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT A HERNIA?

Ross says in adults, hernias do not

repair themselves. If left untreated, they will usually get bigger over time. Hernias may be merely uncomfortable, or even painless, but they can become dangerous. Despite advice often given by physicians to patients, there really are no gains to be made out of waiting for treatment. All that is likely to happen by “watchful waiting” is that pain is likely to develop, or to grow worse.

WHAT EVIDENCE IS THERE FOR THIS VIEW?

A 2013 study reported in the USA noted that: Applying a watchful waiting strategy to men with asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic inguinal hernias might be safe, but two-thirds of patients crossed over to surgical repair within 10 years, mainly due to pain.

Another study reported in 2018 also concluded that: A watchful waiting strategy

would merely delay rather than avoid surgical repair of hernias in the majority of inguinal hernia patients

WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE TO REPAIR A HERNIA?

Most hernias require surgical repair to alleviate the symptoms and to prevent possible strangulation of the intestines. Anyone who is fit and well should undergo the surgery as a planned operation at a convenient time. Surgical repair can be carried out laparoscopically (keyhole surgery) with tiny incisions or by open surgery. Because it is less intrusive, keyhole surgery has a quicker recovery time enabling patients to get back to their lives more quickly.

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healthy b u y i n g

Eating a variety of foods, vegetables and fruits, grain foods, milk and milk products, and a group of foods consisting of legumes, nuts, seeds, fish and other seafood, eggs, poultry, and/or red meat – helps us both to maintain a healthy body weight and to prevent the onset of health conditions.

Right now buying healthy is not always easy. We appreciate businesses which understand how much the cost of living has increased, and are doing their best to help consumers continue to make healthy food choices.

Raeward Fresh at Tower Junction specialises in bringing customers a great range of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, and cooking essentials, from local and

national growers and producers, at a ordable prices.

As owners Ross and Pip Freeman (pictured) say “This is food we all should be eating – fresh, nourishing food avoiding as much as possible processed goods with lower nutritional value and higher calories. We want our customers to be able to eat really well. So our commitment and passion is to stock the freshest, best quality products.”

In this indoor farmers’ market-style store all dietary requirements are catered for, from vegetarian and vegan, to keto, and gluten-free. There are beautiful cheeses for platters, while the in-store butchers truly add value to their meat products with their chef-like creations. Especially popular are the beef mignons

stu ed with garlic, Camembert cheese, and spices. “You can have a restaurantstyle meal at home, courtesy of Raeward Fresh,” say Ross and Pip.

Since taking over the spacious store nearly a year ago, the Freemans have made a number of changes to create a welcoming environment and say they will continue to expand their o erings of specialty food and groceries.

“We have a very helpful team of sta here, some of whom have been with the store for more than 10 years, and have a deep knowledge of our products. There is really easy access to parking, and to the great selection of other specialty shops at Tower Junction”.

Local, fresh produce every day

We all know how important it is to eat a healthy balanced diet, covering the four main food groups, to give us the nutrients we need for our physical and mental wellbeing.

The Forbidden Fruit can you resist the temptation?

1. Max Denby, Pete Rathod, 2. Steve & Tracy McLean, 3. Leanne Newsome, Brett Anderson, 4. Rosie O’Sullivan, John & Bridget Firth, 5. Graham Dockrill, Rachael Boyce, 6. Stuart Anderson, Ben Sapsford, Brett Anderson.

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The opening night to celebrate Skylark Bar & Lounge. A new addition to our city’s nightlife and Christchurch Casino.

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At Skylark you can enjoy quality live entertainment and explore the divine cocktail menu featuring clever concoctions destined to become tasty classics. Formerly known as the Valley Bar, the space has undergone a stunning transformation to emerge as a chic cocktail lounge.

Like its namesake, Skylark o ers a carefree, fun-loving atmosphere. With live music every weekend and a brand-new state-of-the-art sound system, you’ll be

New Cocktail Bar

flying high as you enjoy great quality music. Toast to friends and treat your tastebuds to the exquisite sweetness of peaches, tiramisu, aloe, and lychee. Sit back, unwind, and be surprised and delighted by the creative combinations of fun flavours.

If you’re after a lighter refreshment, Skylark has a range of low alcohol cocktails and non-alcoholic cocktails featuring heavenly flavours like Limoncello, coconut aloe, watermelon mint. They are not to be missed, especially at our prices - cocktails are only $16, non-alcoholic cocktails $12.

Fancy a deal? Join us between 7.00-9.00pm for our daily ‘cocktail hour’. Festive, flavourful, and fun entertainment for a song? What is better?

Live it up with live music and celebrate with a cocktail (or two) at Christchurch Casino’s swankest new digs.

Be sure to slip into Skylark for your next night out - you’ll love it!

CAFE BERLIN

Under new owners, Café Berlin offers truly authentic European flavours from local ingredients. Freshly baked Pretzels, Croissants, Kolaches, Pies, Scones, European delicatessen and much more. Every Saturday we prepare a specialty of mid European cuisine. Check our Facebook page for more details.

9c Normans Road, Strowan Ph: 0210 358 023

In your kitchen

FRIENDLY FANTAIL

Multi-award winning turmeric Latte mixes made right here in Canterbury. Nutritious, delicious - NO caffeine, sugar, gluten, dairy – just all organic, plant-based goodness to boost your immune system this autumn. Now in FIVE fabulous flavours. Helping keep Cantabrians well! www.friendlyfantail.co.nz

GLUTEN FREE BY BUBBLES

Indulge in our delectable gourmet pies and sausage rolls, crafted with love and premium ingredients.

A savoury delight for every foodie!

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

Call Lynette on 022 691 8809 bubblesglutenfree@gmail.com

HALSWELL BAKERY & CAFÉ

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

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

346 Halswell Road

Ph. 03 322 4600

www.halswellbakery.co.nz

THE WEE SMOKEHOUSE

Our cold smoked venison is smoked using natural oak wood chips and infused with bourbon and spices to give it a full bodied flavour. Perfect on canapés for any occasion. Head to our website today.

www.theweesmokehouse.nz @theweesmokehouse

THE BIKKIE JAR

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

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

www.thebikkiejar.co.nz

ZEEK EAT

Thank you everyone for your support over the last few months, the community spirit in this area has been overwhelming!

Zeek Eat is now closed permanently.

THE CHILLI SHOP

For all chilli lovers. We have many award winning chilli sauces from around the world. From extreme to mild and many other chilli flavoured items, including some fantastic rubs, so get ready for the end of the BBQ season. Shop online or visit us at Riccarton Sunday Market. www.thechillishop.co.nz

0800 244 554 (0800 CHILLI)

SCREAMIN BEANS COFFEE

Providing hot beverages and sweet prepackaged snacks around the community. We are avaliable for bookings, private events, sports events, markets, corporate events. Also daily or weekly coffee runs to work places. We look forward to meeting you at your next event.

www.zeek.co.nz

Ph Mel: 022 396 4092 screaminbeanscoffe.wixsite.com/ screamin-beans

Let’s eatDelicious food

The Fine Lion eatery in Ashburton has a wonderful wrap-around, enclosed balcony that is the perfect spot for a cocktail, a beer or a glass of wine, while enjoying the glow from the open fires and people-watching down onto the tree-line thoroughfare of Ashburton’s main street below. All very reminiscent of cafe life along Christchurch’s The Terrace. “We love people to come in for drinks and our fabulous Bar Bites,” say owners Matt and Belinda Fine.

If customers are looking for something more substantial than bar bites the restaurant o ers sharing plates all day until late, lunch choices until 4pm and dinner choices, starting at 5pm. There’s an enticing new winter menu designed by Head Chef Kinnear Horsburgh, just waiting to be sampled. The only real issue is what to choose, because every dish sounds mouth-wateringly good.

But don’t think this is all flashy posh nosh. “I think people hear the name The Fine Lion, and immediately conjure up silver service and linen napery,” says Matt, “but the name is a play on our surname of Fine and the building we are in just happens to have a lion crest on the wall. In fact, we are a casual welcoming eatery for everyone with downright delicious food and every drink you can think of.”

www.thefinelion.co.nz

THE KITCHEN CUPBOARD

We stock quality brands at great prices. Catering for your everyday kitchen needs as well as those specialty items. If we don’t have it chances are we can get it - just ask.

34b Talbot Street, Geraldine

P. 03 693 8632

info@thekitchencupboard.co.nz

www.thekitchencupboard.co.nz

FOUR AVES COFFEE

Welcome to Vinyl Café. Come in and try our own Four Aves roasted coffee. We have fresh daily cabinet food as well as “Roast your own” coffee available. Relax to some great music, play some “old school” video games or just read a magazine. Support small locally owned and operated business.

24/B Essex Street, Phillipstown www.thecoffeeworkshopnz.com

UNA BAKERY

Delicious handmade cakes, Danish pastries, pies, sausage rolls and Underground Coffee.

An easy location at the bottom of the hill for you to pop in and stock up on our freshly baked products.

Catering also available.

73 Centaurus Road, Huntsbury Ph: 337 8214

Winter can be a special time to spread the warm and cosy vibe of friendship and conviviality – perhaps with a drink after work or a meal in a relaxed environment.

ELIZA’S MANOR Christchurch

Central

Treat yourself to something special every day of the week! In response to its overwhelming success, our high tea is now extended to all seven days of the week, from 11am to 4pm.

Book your table today and immerse yourself in the delightful charm of high tea at Eliza’s Manor.

82 Bealey Ave, Christchurch

Ph. 03 366 8584

Find us on: www.elizas.co.nz

MANDEVILLE STREET KITCHEN Riccarton

Come in and enjoy fresh seasonal salads, changing daily. Vegan, gluten free and keto options available, and fantastic coffee as always. Eat in, takeaway and catering available. Easily accessible, with parking directly outside.

SMOKE ‘N’ BARREL Woolston

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

4/57 Mandeville Street, Riccarton

Ph. 03 343 6394

Find us on:

MANDEVILLE STREET KITCHEN

616 Ferry Road, Woolston

Ph. 03 260 1558

Find us on: www.smokenbarrel.com

THREE ELEMENTS CHINESE RESTAURANT Wigram

Feel lucky in Every Bite!

No need to fly to China when you can go to our lucky new address in Wigram or have authentic Chinese food delivered to your doorstep!

Wide range: stir fried, hot pot, snack, BBQ. Free karaoke or games room with pool table (conditions apply), free children’s play area.

Open for lunch 11-2 Mon-Fri.

Open for dinner 5.00pm until 1am.

88 Hayton Road, Wigram

Ph. 03 341 5935

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SPRIG + FERN Merivale

Merivale’s Best Little Local. Discover our relaxed, dog friendly tavern, with 18 craft beers + ciders on tap, wines, spirits, non-alc, plus exceptional meals. Our two decks ensure all day summer sun for you & your furry friend! Takeaways (food + beer) available, Quiz Night every 2nd Tues + monthly events.

Open Tues - Thu from 3:30pm, Fri from 2:30pm, Sat - Sun from midday.

7 St Albans Street, Merivale

Ph: 03 260 0015

merivale@sprigandferntaverns.co.nz

Find us on: sprigandferntaverns.co.nz

THE WHITE RABBIT GARDEN CAFE Motukarara

Q: What makes a mad hatter mad?

A: Missing a trip to the White Rabbit Café.

You will leave smiling like a Cheshire cat and feel fitter than a March Hare after you’ve had your magical food and quenched your thirst with one of our delicious drinks. Our food is of the highest quality fit for a Mad Hatters Tea Party.

1683 Christchurch Akaroa Rd

Ph: 022 156 7527

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AREWÀ TREATS COCKTAIL CANDIES

Arewà Treats is a candy store created specially for grown-ups offering Gin and Tonic, Pina Colada, Sparkling Prosecco gummy bears and more. These are perfect additions to your hampers, picnic baskets, or enjoyed by themselves.

Shop in our online candy store or at selected stores for cocktail-inspired candies.

hello@arewatreats.co.nz www.arewatreats.co.nz

Find us on:

@arewatreats

FORMOSA Ashburton

Experience the bold flavours of Asia with our fusion cuisine.

Savoury dishes crafted with a modern twist. Visit us today!

JAPANZ BAKERY South City Mall

Green Tea Cream Puffs and Doughnuts are now available!

CHALMERS RESTAURANT at Hornby Club

Chalmers Restaurant at Hornby Club offers delicious family style bistro dining with the added benefit of an indoor children’s playground. Chalmers has private dining rooms, which are perfect for your next party or family gathering.

Open Wednesday to Sunday, from 5pm.

17 Carmen Rd, Hornby

Ph: 03 349 9026

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

Find us on: www.formosainash.com

CAFE STIR City

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

27 New Regent St, City Central cafestirchch@gmail.com

Ph. 03 371 7219

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Limited to autumn and winter time only. Perfect for your office shout, birthday party, or a gift for your special someone. Custard, Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Redbeans for doughnuts, and Custard, Salted Caramel, Chocolate for Cream Puffs are also available. Find us on:

South City Mall Colombo Street Ph: 03 943 4066

Eat - Drink - Play

New Menu - Daily Specials

• Functions • Quiz Nights • Meetings! Superb food, great prices.

Ample free parking! Your new local!

Open 7 Days 10am til Late

HNZ Excellence 2022 WINNER ‘Best Local’

1 Normans Road, Strowan

Ph: 03 355 5345

THE ELMWOOD Strowan

GARDEN COURT BRASSERIE Riccarton

LAKEHOUSE RESTAURANT Lake Hood - Ashburton

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

The perfect venue for functions – weddings, family celebrations or a day trip for lunch. 5mins off the main highway from Ashburton.

Lake Hood Drive, Lake Hood, Ashburton

SAKET INDIAN RESTAURANT Prebbleton & Edgeware

Repetition makes reputation and reputation makes excited customers.

We have built an awesome reputation at Saket Edgeware, NOW we have also opened a Saket at Prebbleton!

The same mouthwatering dishes from unique Sakeet recipes. Exotic, and spicy authentic Indian cuisine now in Prebbleton and Edgeware.

563 Springs Rd, Unit 14, Prebbleton Village

189

Find us on: gardencourtbrasserie.co.nz

Ph 03 302 6064 info@lakehouselakehood.co.nz

Find us on: www.lakehouselakehood.co.nz

76 Edgeware Road, St Albans

Find us on: www.saket.co.nz

PENNY BLACK VICTORIAN TEAROOM The Tannery

It’s a destination reminiscent of a time when ‘taking tea’ in a fine establishment was an occasion. Indulge in a Traditional High Tea this festive season.

Birthdays, anniversaries, bridals and baby showers are all catered for and will be made into memorable affairs where you’re treated like a Royal.

TREAT NZ Christchurch

Looking to save money whilst dining out at your favourite local eateries?

Welcome to Treat NZ, Christchurch’s coolest foodie club! Offering a free digital boost to support local eateries, and promoting exclusive deals where you’ll save you an average of $58 per booking, Treat NZ is the perfect way to try somewhere new, support the hospitality industry and, ‘Treat’ yourself! Try it for free using the code ‘local’!

Book your high tea today! Ph.

RIVERSIDE KITCHEN Central Christchurch

Make the most of your winter weekends with a cooking class at Riverside Kitchen. Relax while watching a cooking demonstration followed by some hands on fun and finish with a long lunch.

Homemade Pasta

24 June, 11am-2pm

Winter Warmers

THE POP TOP Sydenham

Welcome to The Pop Top. We’re a fresh new coffee cart bringing sweetness, brightness and colour to your day. We’re here to simplify your coffee experience and teach you about the beautiful potential of our favourite fruit, the Coffee Cherry.

Have an event and want to keep your attendees caffeinated?

Get in touch to book us at ruben@tyan.haus

TyanHaus

6 Carlyle St, Sydenham

E: ruben@tyan.haus

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thepoptop.haus

THE CHINA KITCHEN Papanui

We make the freshest and best authentic Chinese food to delight your palate and feed your soul. Our food is made with healthy ingredients using our very own recipes. Try our homemade Dumplings, made fresh for you everyday. No MSG. Gluten free options available. Dine-in or takeaway + DoorDash and UberEats. BYO wine & fully licensed. Open Tues to Sat 11.30am-9.30pm, Sun 11.30am-9pm.

21a Main North Rd, Papanui

Ph. 03 354 6818

Find us on: www.chinakitchen.co.nz

THE GOLDEN MILE TAVERN Templeton

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

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

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

Cnr Main South Rd & Trents Rd

Ph. 03 349 7022

Find us on: www.thegoldenmile.co.nz

FISHERMAN’S WHARF Lyttelton

Come and dine with us at Fisherman’s Wharf with some of NZ’s freshest seafood and best views.

Fisherman’s Wharf is in the heart of Lyttelton over looking the working port - the view is top class and forever changing. A very relaxing nautical vibe. Now offering a beautiful breakfast menu on Saturday and Sunday mornings!

SALMON HEAVEN Bush Inn (inside)

Beautiful Stewart Island Salmon – smoked to perfection. These pieces of salmon are a quick easy, healthy breakfast or add some mashed potato & your favourite veg to make the perfect winter dinner. Or have some on crackers and cream cheese beforehand - so very versatile. Love it! Come in & check us out

The Provedore, Bush Inn Centre, Chch 124 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland

LITTLE RIVER INN Little River

Ph 03 328 7530

Find us on: www.fishermanswharf.nz

Ph. 0800 222 811

Find us on: www.salmonheaven.nz

Seasonal food. Fancy cocktails. Cosy, warm atmosphere. Regular live entertainment. Open 7 days for lunch & dinner. Find us on: www.littleriverinn.co.nz

39 Norwich Quay, Lyttelton

4099 Christchurch Akaroa Rd Little River Ph. 03 325 1007

g dies Amazing cafe

In this case there are two - happy sta , and awesome cheese scones. Merivale’s Cocoa Black launched its sister cafe in February at Bishopdale Mall.

Both Cocoa Blacks’ long-serving employees laugh and chat away, especially with their customers. It’s what owner Yong Ren loves to see.

What they won’t be doing is exposing the mystery spices in the amazing cheese scones. But what we can reveal is they

include three types of tasty quality cheese, and a spike of cayenne pepper.

“Across both locations we sell over 300 cheese scones each day - and counting. And we make sure there’s plenty left in the afternoon, so no one is disappointed,” Yong says.

Asking what else is popular, he exclaims, “Mostly everything! It all sells out,” such as homemade date and orange scones, sausage rolls, triple-cheese bacon scones, and freshly made soup.

mussels with

Pernod and fennel

Yong enjoys working seven days a week between both locations, and will be out front making cups of AllPress co ee, talking to customers, or doing the dishes.

“Everyone is equal here. And what happens to be left over each day goes the City Mission. We love giving to those that need help.”

Cocoa Black

This is a French recipe, from a visiting winemaker in New Zealand for the wine harvest. An aniseed wheel may be substituted for Pernod, to make a non-alcoholic version, and fennel can be replaced with sliced onions. Serve with crusty French bread.

INGREDIENTS

1 Tbsp butter

2 fennel bulbs, cut into slivers

4 cloves garlic, finely diced

1 cup dry white wine

1 cup water

1/2 Tsp celery seeds

1kg (30) mussels in shell, cleaned and de-bearded

2 Tbsp Pernod

1/2 cup cream

2 sprigs fresh tarragon (or 1 Tsp dried)

METHOD – SERVES 4

In a large pot, heat butter and sauté fennel slivers until nearly tender. Add garlic, and continue cooking for about 1 minute. 1

Add the wine, water, Pernod (or aniseed wheel), and celery seeds. Simmer for 10 minutes. 2

3

Add cleaned mussels to the pot, cover, and cook over a high heat for about 4 minutes, until the mussels start to open. Add the cream and tarragon. Simmer for another minute.

To serve – divide the sauce and mussels between four warm bowls, discarding any mussels that have not opened. Top with chopped parsley and slices of lemon. 4

When a Christchurch cafe opens a second location that’s busy from day one, there must be a secret ingredient.

COCOA BLACK Bishopdale

There is no substitute for perfect repetition. Another new Cocoa Black has opened in Bishopdale Mall for you to enjoy.

Try our famous cheese scones and many new delicacies.

HUMDINGER GIN Geraldine

Our brand new Wild Cherry Gin is a rich, wintery gin liqueur.

Wild Siberian cherries were soaked in gin for 4 months, resulting in a creamy almond aroma and sweet cherry, marzipan and juniper flavours. Limited release of only 330 bottles. Available exclusively through our website or from our distillery door where free tastings are available.

1/333 Harewood Road, Bishopdale Mall

Ph. 03 360 0996

Find us on: www.cocoablack.co.nz

Find us on: www.humdinger.nz

MONA VALE HOMESTEAD Fendalton

Enjoy your Mona Vale Homestead’s High Tea Experience Wednesday through to Sunday. Devonshire Teas are offered on Tuesdays! Gather your friends for an elegant setting, a glass of bubbles and a morish High Tea menu. A true Christchurch City experience right here in Mona Vale Gardens. Bookings are essential.

40 Mona Vale Avenue, Fendalton Ph: 03 341 7450 gather@monavale.nz

Find us on: www.monavale.nz

THE FINE LION Ashburton

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

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

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

Level 1, 152 Burnett St, Ashburton

Ph. 03 307 0629

Find us on: www.thefinelion.co.nz

THE ONE NEXT DOOR Little River

Located in the heart of Little River, right next to Silostay, The One Next Door is now open for lunch and evening dining. Wood fired pizza, sharing plates, grill, and a fully stocked bar.

Friday 11am-10pm

Saturday 11am-10pm

Sunday 11am-8pm

4247 Christchurch Akaroa Rd, Little River

To Book: 03 662 9988

Find us on: @The_one_nextdoor

LITTLE RIVER CAFE & STORE Little River

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

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

Open 7 days.

Main Road, Little River Ph 03 325 1933

Find us on:

3a Talbot St alleyway, Geraldine

SALA COFFEE Wigram

Showcasing a slice of the international specialty coffee scene here in Christchurch, we offer a selection of fine coffee from New Zealand roasters and beyond. For the non-coffee drinker, our teas and chocolate celebrate some of New Zealand’s leaders in their craft. Pair this with our fresh food and famous home-made foccacia sandwiches and you have happiness served. Good vibes on the house.

1 Treffers Road, Wigram

Ph. 021 155 5538

Find us on:

@_sala.coffee_

FIG RESTAURANT & BAR Papanui

Delicious cuisine and a chic atmosphere await you just a few minutes north of the city. Discover one of the best dining experiences in Christchurch that offers multiple settings whether you are having an afternoon meeting, enjoying drinks, booking for dinner or hosting an event. Located onsite at the Elms Hotel, The Fig is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner with plenty of convenient, private parking.

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

Find us on:

www.figrestaurant.co.nz

PROTOCOL Cashmere

Embrace the changing season and come warm up by the fire at Protocol. Whether you’re looking for a romantic evening out or a place to catch up with friends, Protocol is the perfect destination to unwind and indulge.

Open Tuesday to Sunday 11am until late.

2 Colombo St, Cashmere Ph. 03 964 2880

Find us on:

www.protocolbar.co.nz

CHEESE BAR Christchurch Central

Rise and shine to Cheese Bar Breakfast Bliss!

Get ready for a breakfast experience that will leave you craving more! Step into our cheese bar and embark on a flavour-packed journey that will redefine your mornings.

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SEISMIC CIDER Canterbury

Kia ora Canterbury welcome to the pleasures of Seismic Cider.

87 Kilmore Street, Christchurch at Fino Hotel

Ph. 027 779 9863

Our Breakfast menu is classic but with a cheesy twist. Come and try! Find

Lichfield Courtyard

150 Lichfield Street, Christchurch

Always look on the “Bright Cider” Life! Unique to the South Island, with all the “core” elements of your favourite UK Cider bar with a ton of atmosphere and bar menu available. Available for Private Functions & Bar Hire (catering available) up to 50 people. The place to be for any true cider lover or whatever your favourite tipple may be. $10 pints in our unlimited Happy Hour. Thurs-Fri 3pm-11pm, Sat-Sun 1pm-11pm Find

We are a family run boutique cidery based in the beautiful Horotane Valley producing award winning, modern, new world cider made with hand pressed local heritage apples.

Not too sweet, not too strong, just the way cider should be.

Taste, enjoy and relax.

CAFE MAYFIELD Mayfield

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

1992 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd, Mayfield

Ph: 03 303 6210

Find us on:

ELMWOOD FINE FOODS Elmwood

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

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

Open Monday - Friday 6am - 4pm Saturday 7am - 3pm

7a Normans Road, Elmwood

Ph: 021 144 1059

SWEET SOCIÉTÉ Sydenham

Stocking the well-known French-inspired J’aime Les Macarons. She Universe Chocolates, Italian Gelato, and mouthwatering freshly creamed donuts. Sweet Société offers a twist of European tea, French Baked Cheese Cakes, meringues, and more. With a wide range of gluten-free treats, you can be sure to find something for the whole family. All freshly baked and delivered daily. Open 7 Days.

356 Colombo Street, Sydenham (inside Colombo Mall)

Ph 027 290 0977

Find us on: www.sweetsociete.co.nz

TWENTYFOUR CATERING Canterbury

Take the work out of your next dinner party. Providing a genuine customer-focused experience using natural products, delivered by our family-focused team.

• Private Functions

• Weddings

• Events

• Consulting & Temp Chefs

BRIGHTON BEACH HOUSE North New Brighton

Casual beachside eatery and bar for brunch favourites and house-made cakes. Dinner of modern small plates to share with friends.

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

TWO FAT POSSUMS West Melton

Gold Card Lunches Mon-Fri

Mon/Tue Wood-fired pizzas $22

Tues Quiz night - free entry & prizes

Wednesday $18 Burgers

Thursday Rib night $22

Sunday Roast $24

Function Room - fundraisers/private functions Takeaways available.

Open 7 days: 11.30am-late

chantelle@twentyfourcatering.co.nz

Find us on: www.twentyfourcatering.co.nz

16 Beach Road, North New Brighton Ph. 03 382 8599

Find us on: brightonbeachhouse.co.nz

Weedons Ross Road, West Melton Village Ph 03 421 6481

Find us on: www.twofatpossums.co.nz

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Maximalism is back, captivating designers and homeowners with its extravagant charm.

While traditionally associated with the upper class, it has now become accessible to everyone.

Maximalism is not about cluttering a space, but rather using colour and pattern to create visual richness.

Take on the role of a curator in your own space by displaying collections that bring you joy and reflect your personality.

Embrace William Morris’s aesthetic advice: “Do not have anything in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” Incorporate unique artisanal objects, cherished mementos, and captivating curiosities.

Maximalism strikes a captivating balance by combining layered patterns,

vibrant colours, decorative accessories, and artwork. Choose a thoughtfully curated colour palette or stick to a consistent colour scheme throughout your space, extending from walls to furniture and window treatments.

Enhance visual texture by adding patterns to various surfaces. For instance, you can achieve a “glazed tile” e ect on the floor by using a stencil and applying Resene FX Paint E ects medium mixed with Resene Tangaroa.

Ultimately when designing your space, regardless of your approach, ensure that it brings you happiness and you can always return to your key palette of Resene colours to maintain a cohesive look.

Upper wall in Resene Wallpaper Collection 37520-2.

Lower wall in Resene Tangaroa with picture frame ‘panelling’ and dado rail in Resene St Kilda.

Skirting board in Resene Tangaroa

Floor in Resene Rice Cake with design in Resene FX Paint E ects medium mixed with Resene Tangaroa.

Scrolled headboard in Resene

Cashmere trimmed in Resene Scoria.

Solid pendant lamp in Resene Scoria. Striped arch headboard in Resene Stromboli with hand-painted pinstripes in Resene St Kilda.

ACCESSORIES

All from Adairs.

www.resene.co.nz

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PROJECT KATE ALEXANDER IMAGES BRYCE CARLETON

Among the 31 winners is the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.

Some unusual residences also took out awards, including Apartment 41 (a retail site and home), Dorset St Flats (a midcentury townhouses refurbishment), Biv (a small home in Punakaiki), Z House (a quirky, bespoke home).

Other winners included an addition to St Mark’s Anglican Church, and a tiny home called The Cowshed.

Seven projects won Resene Colour Awards, including Z House, The Observatory Hotel, and the Triptych home.

“Being part of the NZIA jury was a real privilege. These projects were all of a high calibre and the passion shown by each of the architects, and their clients, was truly inspiring,” says convenor Craig South of South Architects. “The di erent approaches architects have had here to sustainability were really interesting

and we also enjoyed seeing architects experimenting on their own projects to resolve and then showcase a particular solution. Each diverse entry clearly showcased the immense benefits of engaging with architects, irrespective of a project’s type or budget.”

South was joined by four other judges: Architects Lisa Webb of LWA/ studio in Auckland, Ekin Sakin from Christchurch City Council, Dennis Chippindale of co-studio, and lay juror Phil Paterson, structural engineer.

An astounding brick house, a courageous convention centre and a variety of petite architectural innovations were named this year’s best in the Canterbury Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Awards.

heavenly headboards

Feature headboards are an easy way to liven up the heart of your bedroom and make it more than just a place to sleep.

Beyond resting against your headboard when sipping on a cup of tea, nestling in with a book or indulging in the latest episode of your favourite show, a headboard allows your greatest comforts.

A bonus for the restless sleepers amongst us, it keeps your pillow beneath your head instead of slipping to the floor. Interior trends are ever-changing, and the practicality of a headboard coupled with its utter appeal continues to revitalise the way they are styled and interpreted.

A headboard adds warmth, it attracts the eye, adding a personal touch to a personal space. Consider your style before you buy, the textiles at play and complementing colours. The boucle trend reigns supreme and is a cosy addition that maintains a minimalistic look. Plush velvet adds some groove while textile upholstery, plain and textured, delivers an elegant touch. Keep it natural with wood to match other wooden furniture or add some allure with abstract patterns.

Your Design and Build Journey Starts Here

At the heart of every bedroom, a bed, its frame and headboard sits waiting to provide another good nights’ sleep.

AChristchurch new build commissioned the team at Murray Hewitt Joinery to incorporate the beauty of curves, grandeur of wood, and strength of Neolith sintered stone throughout.

The dazzling result achieved Bronze in this year’s regional Master Joiner Awards, for Best Kitchen over $50k.

Kitchen fronts were clad in American

White oak, polished to the client’s requirement of a stylish black stain, which integrated the fridge, dishwasher, and wine cooler.

The bench top and oven ran through to the window, and the induction hob was set flush, rebated into the Monolith bench top. “We cut all the drawers back to a 45-degree angle for a negative detail. Handle-less and soft-closing, the results were seamless,” says director Murray Hewitt.

“A black basin was under-mounted into the Neolith-clad island, which was mitred to appear as one big block, with a solid-timber cantilevered bench top, to look like it’s floating.”

A scullery backs onto an impressive curved wall in black American Oak vertical slats, which flows on through to the o ce, while all internal doors are seamless in full ceiling height. The laundry, lounge unit, walk-in robe, powder room, and Neolith

True bespoke joinery requires talent to execute detailing and interesting twists in design.

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he problem could be your mattress. A good quality one will improve your sleep, and minimise the chances of developing body pain, making it a win-win.

It’s well documented that a poor sleep can a ect productivity and concentration, not to mention you probably feel like rubbish all day long. Ensure you get the best night sleep possible by investing in a good quality mattress. Your mind and body will thank you for it.

Christchurch’s Bedworld says the best beds in the market at the moment are Sealy Posturepedic and Beautyrest beds. Both brands have been making luxurious mattresses, which are sure to improve your sleep, since the 1800s.

Beautyrest beds are more suited to soft-mattress lovers and hot sleepers, while Sealy are great for those with back pain, and who prefer a firmer mattress.

If you’re not sure where to begin, this is where the expert team at Bedworld can help – they know beds.

The Canterbury-owned and operated family business specialises in New Zealandmade beds and bedroom furniture from quality manufacturers. They believe that quality brands should cost less, and have built an outstanding reputation throughout Canterbury with their 23rd birthday this month.

“People always assume a firmer bed is better for your back, but that isn’t necessarily true,” says Mark Elliott of Bedworld. “When the beds are made in firm, medium and soft, they’re actually comfort layers. So, they don’t change the springs, just the comfort layers, to make it soft, medium, and firm.

“It’s really up to the individual who’s buying the bed as to what comfort level they would like.”

The mattress selection at the store

is impressive – they have everything from latex and memory foam, to pocket spring, conventional spring, and children’s mattresses. You can walk away with an entire bed set up that’s perfect for you.

Head into Bedworld where the team can help you to find the right bed for your lifestyle, and one that promises great sleep for years to come.

They specialise in beds and know what works and what doesn’t. They’ll take the time to show you a range of options, and they pride themselves on their stellar after-sales service.

Bedworld provides a 10-year warranty, so you can sleep easy. They have 60% o Sealy and Beautyrest beds at the moment, so don’t walk, run. You will find them at 242 Ferry Road, or you can email sales@bedworld.co.nz, or call the team on 03 377 8887.

Don’t put your outdoor area into hibernation this winter. Extend your outdoor entertaining through all seasons by letting the team at Louvre Solutions ensure your guests are protected from the elements. Make your place the centre of attention all year-round with the perfect louvre solution.

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You need some extra space, but it’s not a case of extending the house.

The extra space has to be portable, and flexible for a range of uses. It could be a guest room, a self-contained flat, a workshop, a studio, an o ce, or any type of shed you could possibly need, wherever you need it to be. You might be dreaming of a holiday pad but building costs are too much.

The team at Loburn Sawmill has a very clever solution. They have designed a stunning cabin which is not only incredibly functional and durable, but looks gorgeous too.

Sustainably sourced New Zealand larch clads each cabin making it a sleek addition to an urban setting, or a perfect blend with a countryside or bush setting.

The cabins are manufactured on site at

the sawmill. Sitting on 150mm x 150mm H5 treated beams, the standard cabin measures 4200mm by 2400mm.

“The cabins are really strong, and also really portable,” says Marketing Manager, Jess Aldridge.

The highly regarded and preferred Douglas Fir timber is used in framing the cabins. Ship-lap weatherboards are joined by black Colour Steel 5 rib roof iron and double-glazed black aluminium joinery in the window and sliding door. Wool insulation in the walls and ceiling assists with energy e ciency, and the floor is self-insulated 45mm T&G.

The interior walls are clad in solid timber T.G&V wall panelling and fitted with two double power points and two internal LED lights. Outside you will find

two external LED lights and a caravan plug. “We also o er decking choices for the cabins in small, medium, and large, and there are kitchen, shower, and toilet options too,” says Jess.

A look at the team’s website shows how versatile these attractive cabins are. Connect multiple the cabins with decking, and you have an almost instant, very attractive, and cost e ective bach set up. “We are so proud of what we have created with our cabins,” says Jess. “They are made with quality materials with a low carbon footprint, and are packed with character and good looks too.”

www.loburnsawmill.co.nz

Allwood Trees, 913 Shands Road, Prebbleton 7676

Phone: (03) 349 9240

allwood.co.nz

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Tree and Shrub Nursery Garden Consultations

Experienced, knowledgeable staff will give information and advice via email, phone or in person at Allwood Trees. Send us your landscape plan and we can advise on plant selection.

Quotations

Send us your plant list and we will quote as quickly as possible. We are able to provide different tree and shrub size options and suggest alternatives if particular trees or shrubs are not available.

Soft Landscape Plans

This is a plan with detailed specifications related to your property. Showing both botanical and common names of trees and shrubs, as well as quantites and other relevant comments (eg spacing).

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Garden Maintenance

We have a great garden maintenance service. We liaise with you regarding any changes required with your garden and can implement a great maintenance programme to keep your garden looking pristine all year.

Delivery & Planting

We can deliver and plant trees purchased from Allwood Trees. We do everything from digging the hole to staking the tree and adding slow release fertiliser.

Landscape Construction

Allwood has a great Landscape construction service specialising in soft landscape work. From planning to completion, Allwood can transform your property.

Garden sculptures, whether they are statues, water features, or totems, require careful consideration.

First and foremost, think about where you will place your garden sculptures. Look at the overall design and layout of your garden, ensuring that the chosen location complements the surrounding elements. A strategically placed sculpture can serve as a captivating centrepiece, drawing attention to specific areas of your outdoor space.

Size is a critical factor to consider. Assess the scale of your garden and the available space. A large sculpture might overwhelm a small garden, while a small one may go unnoticed in a larger outdoor area. Strike a balance that suits the proportions of your space.

When it comes to style, the options are vast. Choose from classical, timeless designs, modern and abstract pieces, or sculptures that reflect your personal interests and hobbies. The style of your garden sculptures can significantly contribute to the overall atmosphere and theme of your outdoor space.

Lastly, think about the maintenance requirements of the materials you choose. If you opt for a steel product, expect it to rust over time. Take into account your climate and select materials that can endure rain, sun, and other weather conditions.

We often focus on perfecting the interior décor of our homes, but it is equally important not to neglect our gardens.

Photo: Michael Wells Sculptures

Fundraising in pink

The Clyne & Bennie Plumbing and Electrical team had a fabulous night at Serve Ping Pong Club, all dressed up to fundraise for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

house TO HOME

Transform your house into a home with ease by utilising our directory of businesses that specialise in seasonal and arduous tasks around your property, making them simple and convenient.

SUPERWASH SOLUTIONZ

Ph: 0274 907 364

Is it time to clean the exterior of your property before winter? Then call us!

We are your local specialists in House Washing and Moss Treatments, including paths, roofs, decks, and much more. Rejuvenate and prolong the life of your paintwork - saving you money!

A+ SERVICES

www.aplusservicesnz.com

Ph: 0800 155 166

• Carpet/upholstery cleaning

• Window cleaning

• Spider-proofing

• Pest control

• Gutter cleaning

• Moss & Lichen spraying

• Water blasting

BAILEY PAINTING CONTRACTORS

www.baileypaintingcontractors.com

Ph: 021 363 432

• Interior, exterior, residential.

• Excellent service and attention to detail.

• No job too small.

• Natural Paint Co approved applicators.

• Free consultation. Book your interior today.

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Raincoats by Danish designer Ilse Jacobsen

Inside you get the full AMG themed interior with badges, AMG leather climatised seats, nappa leather AMG steering wheel, one of the biggest touchscreen systems ever, including MBUX Navigation, a large OLED screen with fingerprint scanner, head up display and a mighty impressive Burmester® 3D surround sound system.

Starting up the EQE 53 is like something out of Star Trek. Press the console mounted starter button and everything lights up and emits Starship Enterprise-esque sound e ects.

While the EQE is as docile and well behaved at every day driving, opening the taps allows its Jekyll and Hyde persona to become blindingly obvious. Switch over to “warp drive” in the form of Sport Plus which also changes the Sci Fi sound e ects to a sound which resembles Optimus Prime gurgling mouthwash. Plant boot and hang on for dear life. The acceleration is so brutal that I even felt slightly ill once reaching 100km/h. The entirety of those 950Nm come in one big lump.

This electric AMG is scary quick o the line. It does feel its weight though, especially in the corners. You have plenty of grip thanks to the 4MATIC AWD system but it feels like it doesn’t enjoy the bends like its petrol counterparts. That said, its rear axle steering means your turning circle is a pretty small one and those carbon ceramic brakes do a fine job of slowing things down. Also impressive is the level of regenerative braking which you can change via the AMG shift paddles. The heaviest setting really does replace the need of the brake pedal and with enough downhill tarmac, one could charge up most of the battery in quick succession.

Plus, at motorway cruising speeds, it feels planted and solid on the road. Tyre roar is also kept minimal and there is a supple feeling to the AIRMATIC air suspension. While I do miss the theatre and noise which the V8 AMGs did so darn well, it’s hard to ignore just how flipping fast this thing is. If you can do without the drama, this allelectric AMG could be right up your street.

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2023 MERCEDES-BENZ

EQE 53 AMG 4MATIC+

PRICE: $195,000 start

ENGINE: Dual E-Motor

TRANSMISSION: 1-speed automatic

DRIVETRAIN: 4MATIC All wheel drive

POWER: 460kW

TORQUE: 950Nm

FUEL CONSUMPTION: 21.8kWh/Og

RANGE: 500km

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You are pinned back in those flamboyant orange leather seats as the horizon comes to you ever faster. With the wind racing through your hair, you reach a stratospheric 8000rpm and that aforementioned 500hp ten-cylinder engine emitting the kind of primeval bellow which could wake the dead. You then shift into the next gear via the E-gear transmission and the process begins all over again. This is a snippet of what it’s like to drive

a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, though you probably haven’t seen one like this before.

O ered for sale by Andrew Farrow of Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, this iconic supercar’s bright blue and orange Gulf Oil livery and racing decals make it probably one of the most epic looking Lamborghinis in New Zealand.

Whoever snaps this topless Gallardo up does have the option of keeping or removing the decals, but either way, you

will be laughing your socks o as you head down through the gears with that V10 sinuously blipping the throttle with each change. Plus, thanks to its AWD system, you will be devouring corners at scarcely believable speeds.

Make no mistake, this baby raging bull is epic. Fact.

www.efmc.co.nz

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60,500km, 5.0 V8 Supercharged, 8 Speed ZF Paddleshift

$119,990

Multi Function Steering Wheel With Paddle Shifters, BiXenon With DRL, Switchable Active Sports Exhaust, Jaguar Red Brake Calipers, Top end Meridian Sound system with subwoofer, 20 inch Gyrodyne Dark Grey Diamond Turned Alloy Wheels, Keyless go, Reverse camera, Cruise control, Electric memory seats, Power boot, Active spoiler

62,500km, 3.0 Straight 6 Twin Turbo, 7spd dual clutch, Black leather M-Sport seats, extensive use of carbon fiber, highly collectable and sought after.

41,000km, Full electric with Single Speed Warp Drive, 5 seats, New 8 amp NZ charger, Hard to find in red as it was an expensive paint option.

Only 4844km! NZ new, 3.0 litre V6 twin turbo, Petrol, Lush Red leather with wood trim. Smells, feels and drives like new due to a fastidious previous owner.

53,500km, 4.7 Litre V8 Coupe, 6 Speed SpeedShift, Crystal Key/push button start. The best start into supercar ownership. Incredible power & looks.

The revs climb and your immediate surroundings are engulfed by a raging torrent of V10 symphonic bliss.

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Torque Talk

DOESN’T SEEM FAIR

BY BEN SELBY

Remember when the Government announced the Clean Car Discount scheme back in 2021?

For those unaware, the Clean Car Discount gives buyers of zero and low emission vehicles, costing less than $80,000, a rebate of up to $8625, while buyers of higher emission vehicles have had to pay a $5175 surcharge.

Now the scheme is about to undergo significant changes, ironic when the powers that be have said many times how well the scheme was working in its original form. Now, as of 1 July this year, rebates for new vehicles which produce between 0 and 100g CO2/km will drop by $1610 to $7015, down from $8265.

The cut o point for rebate eligibility will also change, from 146g CO2/km to 100g CO2/km, meaning that many hybrids which benefited from a rebate under the outgoing system fall into the new “zero band” range, meaning no rebate at all. Several brands’ hybrid models will have their rebates removed altogether.

Contrast that to buyers of new utilities, vans, and other higher emission vehicles of 260g CO2/km, who now have to fork out an extra $1725. Their penalty fee will rise to $6900, up from $5175.

More about the changes can be found on the NZTA website.

SPACE AND STYLE

Peugeot’s SUV family is showing no signs of slowing down. The 5008 GT is the largest in the range being a full sevenseater. However, is it a case of Gallic style or substance? Let’s see. Ben Selby reports.

The 5008 GT is available with a petrol or diesel variant. The petrol GT featured here sits at $65,990 plus ORC. Power comes from Peugeot’s 1.6L PureTech 180 Turbo four-cylinder petrol engine. Mated to a slick eight-speed automatic transmission (more on that in a bit), it churns out 133kW and 250Nm of torque.

Outside, the current 5008 GT has a handsome face. Plenty of striking edges, and its LED daytime running lights and taillights seem to resemble a cat’s claws. Kind of fitting given the badge.

Inside you are greeted with a cabin which is quintessentially modern Peugeot. Everything from the clean-cut angular switchgear to the dark wood dash inlays, and petite GT embossed steering wheel, reflects the French obsession with quirky style to great e ect.

The leather clad seats, which also happen to be heated and can give your back a massage, hold you well in place, though the seat bases are a bit firm. The 5008 GT claws back points by sporting a tonne of interior space. Even the lankiest folk will find room to get comfortable, though children are best left for the third row. This being a seven-seater, the third row can fold out and, when stored away, give you a hefty 952L of space. Want more? Drop the second row down too, and this increases to a gargantuan 2150L.

A good amount of kit comes with the

vehicle. The GT includes features such as adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist with semi-autonomous drive capability, parking sensors front and rear, reversing 360-degree camera, rain sensing auto wipers, blind spot monitoring, forward collision alert, wireless phone charging, power tailgate, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity. An optional panoramic sunroof does an excellent job of letting the light in.

Move o and the 1.6 turbo four pot shows itself to be a punchy wee unit. While it’s probably not the most exhilarating engine note around, the mid-range gives a decent mechanical burble. The eight-speed automatic transmission was also a bit of a surprise. Flicking up and down via the shift paddles, each gear is reached pretty much instantly. It’s very slick in every way, especially in Sport mode.

Talking of Sport mode, the 5008 GT also manages to be a relatively engaging drive. The small steering wheel feels good in your mitts, and easily sorts the bends. Another plus is the level of ride comfort. While not magic carpet-like, the 5008 GT serves up a comfortable, yet supple, way of dealing of with coarse tarmac and o -camber bitumen.

For those after an SUV with oodles of space and style, the Peugeot 5008 GT o ers up a certain “je ne sais quoi”, a refreshing alternative to the mainstream norm of urban seven-seater SUVs.

PRICE: $65,990 plus ORC

ENGINE: 1.6L Turbo Petrol

TRANSMISSION: 8-speed Auto

DRIVETRAIN: FWD

POWER: 130kW

TORQUE: 250kW

COMBINED FUEL CONSUMPTION: 5.6L/100km

CO2 OUTPUT: 128g/km

BOOT SPACE: 952L

WEIGHT: 1521kg

Ben Likes

- Good power delivery

- Cabin style

- Slick transmission

Azariah Likes

- Love how the cabin looks

- Interior Space

- Boot Size

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PEUGEOT 5008 GT

(Azariah is Ben Selby’s wife)

FOR THE FOURTH SUCCESSIVE YEAR

The legendary team of Blackwells Mazda is once again the big winner of the prestigious 2022 Mazda Dealer of the Year Award for the fourth successive year.

Excellence in New Vehicle Sales, Aftersales - Service, Mazda Finance and Marketing along with an incomparable commitment to delivering the best Mazda experience have once again resulted in them keeping the winning title.

Congratulations Blackwells Mazda! This is an incredible achievement that highlights the high standards of your teamwork.

For several generations, Avon City Ford has been a familiar sight overlooking the Sockburn roundabout. Ben Selby reports.

Now after over two years of planning and construction, as well as having to operate out of temporary portacoms, the refurbishment is almost complete. The new showroom and o ce are modelled on Ford’s “Brand at Retail” global strategy. “We needed a new building which makes us compliant with Ford’s brand standards,” says Dealer Principal John Luxton. “It’s over 20 years since our last facility upgrade and we can now present Ford products in the best possible light.”

ACF New Vehicle Sales Manager Hemi Peek says, “after nearly two years from working from rather cramped portacoms, the team can’t move in quick enough.” The new showroom and o ce occupy the same footprint as the previous facility but with a raised floor for better visibility and a bigger showroom to accommodate more display vehicles.

Centre stage sits the new front reception desk or welcome pod with luminescent halo sporting the Ford logo and surrounded by new display vehicles such as the new Mach E Mustang.

Adjacent to the new service reception kiosk are the new ‘Celebration Bays’ where customers can reveal their new pride and joy before driving away. There are two new customers areas, a community table with built in connectivity and a selection of comfortable chairs with complementary co ee and refreshments.

Adorning the walls are a selection of “Henry Ford” quotes each of which epitomises the Ford brand. Our new home will be the best place to sell and promote the future of the Ford brand,” says John.

SPORTY YET REFINED

BY BEN SELBY

This obsession with taking Honda into every theatre of motorsport has filtered down to its production cars for decades.

Now Honda claims these ‘Sport Genetics’ have trickled down to the new Jazz.

From a looks point of view, there is certainly a sportier edge to it. Despite it being a facelift, the addition of a new “aggressive sport” design includes a new front bumper, sports grill, and rear spoiler, all of which aid in aerodynamics.

The $30,700 Jazz Crosstar, $36,700 Jazz RS, and $37,000 Jazz Luxe Sport, make up the range, and Honda’s 1.5L four cylinder petrol engine and e:HEV hybrid system have been tweaked to give

78kW. This is a 7kW increase over the previous generation. Now the electric motor produces 90kW.

Inside, the new Jazz is easily the most refined yet. All the familiar tech is here, and the fact my test car had the plush tan quilted heated leather seats was awesome.

These tweaks are more than skin deep. The revamped Jazz sports a sharper throttle response, and just feels more eager than the previous generation. It also feels sharper in the bends too.

With the new Jazz, it’s very much a case of business as usual, but with some welcome sporting additives.

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Soichirro Honda once said, “If Honda does not race, there is no Honda”.

NZ New just 17,000km, Silver Metallic with Black Roof, 20” Factory Aston Martin Alloys with Red Brake Calipers, Full Black Leather with Red Stitching detail, LED Lighting, 8 Speed Automatic, 375kW 4.0 V8 Bi-Turbo (what a sound!), Aston Martin NZ NAV/Bluetooth Phone and Music/AUX/ USB/Camera, Heated Seats, Aston Martin Car Charger/Factory Car Cover all books and much more. Ceramic Coating completed. One of the

NZ New, Added-7 Seats, Heads-up Display, Radar Adaptive Cruise Control, Panoramic Sunroof, Heated Seats, BMW I Drive CD/Stereo/Bluetooth Streaming/NZ NAV/360 Cameras, 20” Motorsport Alloys, Dual Rear DVD Screens for kids. This would have been the top of the tree spec when new! Lots of torque, long range in Diesel and a nice place to be.

Stunning Wine Red Metallic, Factory SE Sports Alloys, Heated/ Electric Seats, NZ NAV/CD/AUX/Bluetooth Streaming/Car Play and Camera, Full Glass Roof, Dual Motor AWD, Multiple Airbags, Meridian Surround Sound etc. Up to 450kms range on a full charge. Jaguar Luxury in a low running cost/no emission EV with one the largest range Batteries around.

NZ New just 41,000Km! AMG Sports Seats with Red detailing/ Seatbelts etc, Carbon inlays, Edition One Styling Stripes in Yellow, 265kW 2.0 Turbo AMG performance, Glass Sunroof, CD/Stereo/Bluetooth Streaming/AUX/Camera/NZ Nav, Privacy Glass, Switchable Sports Exhausts, Heated/Memory/Electric Seats etc. A funky and very fun model to drive!

Flagship 550 BHP V8 Bi-Turbo Panamera! 20” Factory Sports Alloys in Black, Switchable Sports Exhaust, Glass Sunroof, Heated/Electric Seats, 7 Speed PDK Automatic, Sport-Chrono Package, Porsche PCM CD/Stereo/Bluetooth and Camera, Sport Plus etc. 0-100 in just 3.8 seconds with Launch Control! Compare this value for money today.

NZ New/1 Owner vehicle just 26Km! Silver Metallic with Grey/Tan Two-Tone Leather/Velour Seats, Heated Seats, Radar Adaptive Cruise Control, Dual Pane Glass Sunroof slides, BMW I Drive CD/ Stereo/Bluetooth/Camera/NZ Navigation, 650cc Range Extender Practicality etc. Very hard to replace Kiwi new like this! A perfect EV for running around town in style!

2023MY Brand new car-the first in New Zealand! AMG Night Pack, AMG Multi-Spoke Sports Alloys, Black Electric Soft-top, AirScarf, AMG Carbon Fibre inlays, Heating/Cooling Seats, Heads-up display, Ambient Lighting, 360 Cameras, NZ NAV/ Bluetooth/Car Play/AUX, Wireless charging, Distronic Radar Cruise and just so much more!

White with Factory Black Exterior Pack, 21” SQ7 Sports Alloys, Heads-up display, Premium Leather Seats, Added Wireless Phone Charging, Virtual Cockpit with NZ NAV/CD/AUX/Bluetooth/360 Cameras, Radar Adaptive Cruise Control, Heated Seats, Air Suspension, Dual Sports Exhausts and more! A very hard to beat model. Handling, performance and sound!

NZ New, 560 BHP 4.4 V8 Twin-Turbo Rocket Sedan, Upgraded 20” M5 Sports Alloys with Blue Brake Calipers, Glass Sunroof, Heads-up, Premium Full M5 Leather with Cooling and Heating options, Soft-Close Doors, BMW I-Drive with CD/Bluetooth/NZ Navigation/Reverse Camera, Full Electrics etc. A future Classic priced to sell!

Attractive Suzuka Grey, Only 55,000km, 1 Owner, Panoramic Glass Roof, Keyless Push Button Start, 7 Speed Automatic with Paddleshift, Quattro 4WD, Carbon inlays, Dual Sports Exhausts, 19” RS Sports Alloys, Multiple Airbags, Full Electrics etc. A full-package performance car! This will sell quickly as very hard to replace at this mileage.