Metropol 6 July 2023

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Internationally acclaimed Fine Arts Photographer Lisa Powers’ tribute to Gustav Klimt’s ‘Woman in Gold.’

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Editor's Note

Alcohol came ahead of methamphetamine, synthetic cannabis, cocaine, and tobacco.

The research, conducted by the University of Otago (Christchurch), was published recently in the Journal of Psychopharmacology.

While the findings may shock some people, for others it will be no surprise that New Zealand’s most widely used legal drug causes more damage than all the illegal drugs.

Remember that alcohol is classified as a sedative-hypnotic drug, and also a poison, fatal to humans if ingested in large quantities.

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As many Kiwis tackle Dry July, they may be vindicated in knowing that a new study ranks alcohol as the most harmful substance in New Zealand, ahead of several illegal drugs.

The ‘demon’ drink topped the list after 23 drugs were scored against 17 criteria to assess their harm within both the general and 12-17 years youth populations.

The most harmful label comes largely due to alcohol’s association with so many diseases, cancers, psychological disorders, and other medical conditions, and the ripple-down e ect from users to their families, friends, communities, and wider society. Millions of dollars are spent annually trying to combat the e ects of over indulgence on people and the wider community.

The latest findings suggest now may be a suitable time to embrace Dry July, and to moderate alcohol intake during the other 11 months of the year. Alcohol has a place across many facets of life so it isn’t a case of not drinking, more a case of moderating alcohol intake. Try a month without it, and see how you feel. It may be life-changing.

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EDITOR LYNDA PAPESCH

When Zane Tate walks into the room for his interview, it’s hard to miss his charisma. From his crisp hat to his pristine white shirt, cerise trousers, and shiny patent shoes, his outfit shouts creativity, fashion, and style. Founder of an interior design company that bears his name, Zane transforms people’s interior design dreams into tangible realities (pictured). This year, he also assumes the role of fashion coordinator at Riccarton Park Racecourse, orchestrating their popular fashion events.

How did this happen? “I feel like my life led to this,” says Zane, with a wide grin.

His aim is to elevate these competitions to new heights by making them accessible to everyone. “I really want to take this amazing competition to the next stage.” Zane urges all with a passion for fashion to join the Winter Fashion in the Field competition on 12 August. “The worst thing that can happen is you have a lot of fun.” Participants in the competition range from those who source pieces from around the world to those who enjoy fashion for its creative possibilities.

Winners of the Cup Day fashion show go on to compete in the national competition in Auckland, and from there, they may have a chance to participate in the Melbourne Cup competition.

If you are wanting to get ahead of fashion trends coming to Aotearoa, they can be predicted by what is happening in Australia, He suggests. “Melbourne is the leader in Australasian style, and what they are doing will influence the fashion here”.

Melbourne’s last Cup Day fashion competition had categories titled “best suited” and “best dressed” to encourage people to enter the category that matches their

personality, rather than their gender identity. Zane foresees a similar shift in New Zealand’s fashion landscape. In this year’s Riccarton Park Racecourse’s Winter fashion competition, alongside the usual Men’s and Women’s best dressed there are two non-gender-defined categories: Millinery and Vintage Glamour.

Zane describes his personal fashion style as “pushing the boundaries of menswear,” showcasing his inclination towards experimenting with di erent styles and challenging the limits of conventional fashion. In interior design, he enjoys incorporating colour, art, and humour.

He emphasises the importance of having a strong sense of personal style in both fashion and interior design.

In the last decade, Zane believes that Canterbury’s fashion landscape has transformed [for the better] thanks to the influx of international workers who have brought diverse styles to the region. Coupled with the excitement of emerging from pandemic lockdowns, people want to have more fun and test out bolder looks, which is reflected in their fashion choices.

Beyond his remarkable talents, Zane’s involvement in organising charitable events shines brightly. Together with his friend Helena Lowe, he co-hosts The Gala, an annual mental health fundraiser. The event raises funds for renowned advocate Mike King’s charities, Gumboot Friday, and I am Hope. Mike joins as a co-host, amplifying its impact.

Zane continues to be a trailblazer, encouraging individuals to embrace their personal style as a means of self-expression in both fashion and interior design. With his infectious enthusiasm, he’s reshaping the fashion landscape in Canterbury one outfit at a time, while also making a di erence in the community.

Cantabrian Zane Tate possesses a multitude of talents, approaching everything he does with immense enthusiasm. Metropol deputy editor Daniella Judge finds out what makes him tick.

“Melbourne is the leader in Australasian style, and what they are doing will influence the fashion here”.

When many people think of beauty pageants, their minds tend to think of the Americanised portrayals and stereotypes. Movies such as Miss Congeniality, and the broader controversies surrounding child beauty pageants, including the depiction of controlling pageant mothers, have portrayed negative slants.

Georgia Waddington tells a di erent story. She says that her experience with New Zealand pageantry is leaps and bounds away from what we see on the Hollywood screens. “Miss New Zealand breaks away from traditional stereotypes. The focus is on sisterhood, empowerment, and charity work, pageants are a fulfilling experience that can help young women grow into the best version of themselves, not just external beauty.”

The path that led Georgia to Miss New Zealand began when she was a toddler, and joined a modelling agency, enjoying a successful career in the industry since then.

Late last year the Miss New Zealand Pageant organisers were seeking contestants, and invited her to apply.

“This was my first-ever pageant experience,” she comments.

The finale of the pageant, where Georgia was crowned Miss New Zealand, is just the last step of a whole transformative journey for the participants, that many of us may have no idea about. Georgia explains how during the six-month lead-in to the pageant there a big focus on personal development, and fitness. Activities included: Women’s Leadership Conferences, and the Presenter’s Platform, which emphasised the development of communication and public speaking skills, and a Fitness day. Georgia says she also participated in head-to-head debates, a development panel, and underwent rigorous training in a pageant boot camp.

“From being the girl in school who was hesitant to give a speech or put my hand up first, I have come a long way,” Georgia reveals. Sustainability and environmental action held significant importance, as did fostering cultural awareness. As part of the latter, Georgia and her fellow participants stayed on a marae, immersing themselves in Māori traditions, and gaining insights into Te reo Māori.

“It’s a full-time commitment, and while I was comfortable wearing heels in my daily life, I quickly realised that the challenge went beyond simply walking! With hours of practice, determination, and a lot of help from the coaches - I got where I am today.” The charity aspect of the pageant was a highlight for Georgia, and she chose to support two causes that are meaningful to her: I Am Hope and Brave NZ.

Georgia organised and hosted an I Am Hope charity fundraiser to champion mental health awareness. The event featured guest speaker Mike King, I Am Hope founder, and was emceed by Mike Pero. The fundraiser was a resounding success, raising almost $6400 through ticket sales and a silent auction.

Brave NZ focuses on raising awareness about sexual harm, consent, healthy relationships, and online safety. Georgia took the lead in organising and conducting school visits across New Zealand alongside the founder of Brave NZ. These visits provided her with invaluable opportunities to engage directly with numerous students, imparting crucial knowledge on these vital topics to thousands of young minds.

“I would wholeheartedly encourage young women who are interested in pursuing modelling or pageantry to go for it. It can be an incredible journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and empowerment. It o ers opportunities to build confidence, develop

valuable skills, and make lasting connections. Embrace your uniqueness, believe in yourself, and follow your dreams. You never know where this path may lead you.”

Looking ahead, Georgia has set her sights on representing New Zealand at the highly anticipated Miss International 2023 pageant in Japan. The prospect of showcasing her country on a

global platform fills her with excitement, as she aims to inspire positive change for a brighter future. Her chosen United Nations Sustainable Development Goal for the international pageant is focused on promoting good health and well-being.

To achieve this goal, Georgia has a multifaceted approach. She intends to create an engaging e-book that emphasises the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and diet. Additionally, she plans to initiate a morning routine challenge, encouraging others to prioritise their well-being from the start of their day.

As part of her e orts, she will also have the privilege of interviewing a blind Paralympic record holder from New Zealand.

Eager to embark on this journey, Georgia expresses her enthusiasm. Her commitment doesn’t end there. She remains dedicated to her ambassadorial work for I Am Hope and Brave NZ. Stay updated with Georgia’s endeavours and be a part of her story by following her on Instagram.

Image: Dolce Wedding Photography. Makeup: Melanie Anderson Hair & Makeup. Dress: Brides of Merivale.

The Miss New Zealand beauty pageant experience:

Not just one day or one week, but spans over 6 months.

Personal development activities include Women’s Leadership Conferences, a Presenter’s Platform, a Fitness day, head-to-head debates, a development panel, and rigorous training in a pageant boot camp.

Charity work is central to the pageant.

Pre-judging day includes: talent showcase, interview sessions, charity presentations, national costume display, evening wear evaluation, and a swimwear presentation.

Recently crowned Miss New Zealand, Georgia Waddington, talks to deputy editor Daniella Judge about her career, and what pageantry is really like in Aotearoa.

“Miss New Zealand breaks away from traditional stereotypes. The focus is on sisterhood, empowerment, and charity work, pageants are a fulfilling experience that can help any young women grow into the best version of themselves, not just external beauty.”

Celebrating CCCCT grants

This year’s grants and the remarkable efforts of charitable organisations in supporting the Canterbury community were celebrated by the Christchurch Casinos Charitable Community Trust (CCCCT).

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This year, the Christchurch Casinos Charitable Community Trust (CCCCT) is giving away $451,000 to hundreds of Canterbury and West Coast community organisations.

The Trust, which has given away more than $5.5million since 1994, brought recipients together for a night of celebration at the Majestic Church in June. This year, 335 organisations (some pictured) are receiving donations, from $200 to $15,000.

“The services they perform with limited resources are invaluable, and the fact so many are run by volunteers is awe inspiring. We’re honoured to support them,” says Brett Anderson, Christchurch Casino CEO.

The focus of this year’s grants are organisations catering to youth, the community, and wellbeing. Sports organisations featured prominently among the recipients. North Canterbury Riding for the Disabled, for example, is putting the Trust’s support towards new equipment, such as helmets, for their riders. The all-volunteer run service o ers therapeutic riding to people, of all ages, with disabilities. They have 40-50 riders, but with a long waitlist, their services are in high demand.

“Surf clubs are another group we made sure to assist. They play a critical role in protecting our beaches and providing opportunities to young people,” says Brett.

With cost of living on the rise, the need for assistance is growing. More and more businesses and organisations are restricting spending and charities are feeling the pinch.

He adds that Aweko Kai is one organisation facing this challenge head-on by helping vulnerable whānau reconnect with the whenua, and save money by teaching people how to plant, grow, and cook, their own food. Funds from the CCCCT are essential to provide incredible programmes like the one Aweko Kai is running at Christchurch Women’s Prison. “We also gave money to every toy library that applied to ensure the continuation of this fantastic resource for kids and families,” says Brett.

With more than 500 groups applying for funding, Brett says the Trust knew it wanted to have a bigger impact this year, so set the “giving target” at $200-$15,000 to assist more people. An example, he cites is Brackenridge. “Every little bit helps as they support over 200 people with intellectual disabilities and autism to live the life they want. They o er mana-enhancing support across the Canterbury region.”

CCCCT Trustee Barry Corbett agrees. “We’d love to see greater co-operation and collaboration across the sector. It’s important for them to see they’re not alone, to give, and gain support from one another. Our ultimate goal is to facilitate that collaboration, remove duplication from the system, and allow these organisations to thrive and do more for Cantabrians,” he says.

“What a great city I live in. Look at all these wonderful organisations doing great work. We feel fortunate to help them.” christchurchcasino.co.nz/community-trust

Escape to Akaroa, an idyllic weekend getaway just a 90 minute drive from Christchurch.

To plan an unforgettable trip, consider the following:

The date

Check online for any live music, events, or festivals happening during your chosen weekend to make the most of your visit.

Accommodation

With a wide variety of options available, from charming bed and breakfasts to convenient hotels, booking in advance ensures you secure your perfect spot.

Activities

Explore the range of activities Akaroa has to o er. Embark on wildlife tours, where you can relax and spot dolphins, seals, and more. Enjoy walks that’ll keep your steps up along scenic trails such as the Banks Peninsula Track or the Akaroa Village to Lighthouse walk.

History and Culture

Discover the colonial architecture and charm of Canterbury’s oldest town. Visit the Okains Bay Māori & Colonial Museum, explore art galleries, and peruse the Akaroa craft market, held every Saturday.

Dining

Take a bite out of Akaroa’s diverse dining scene, with options ranging from casual eateries to fine dining establishments. Savour fresh seafood delicacies and sample local culinary delights.

Remember to remain flexible in your itinerary, allowing room for unexpected discoveries and changes due to weather conditions. Akaroa awaits, promising a memorable weekend filled with relaxation, exploration, and delightful experiences.

AKAROA SALMON

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AKAROA ON THE BEACH

Welcome to Akaroa on the Beach where we have two comfortable, unique waterfront apartments, each with spectacular views of Akaroa Harbour. Walk from your apartment to Akaroa village alongside the beach. The two beautifully-appointed waterfront apartments o er peaceful accommodation just metres from the water.

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OKAINS BAY MUSEUM

Okains Bay Museum is a cultural and heritage gem on Banks Peninsula featuring a diverse collection of taonga Māori, early European artifacts, and heritage buildings. Visitors experience and learn about the cultural and historical significance of the region at their own pace.

03 304 8611

www.okainsbaymuseum.co.nz

extravag za A FRENCH

Immerse yourself in a captivating celebration of all things French at the Akaroa French Festival this year, from the 6-8 October 2023.

The festival, held biennially in Akaroa, pays homage to the unique beauty, culture, and heritage of the country’s sole French settlement. Prepare for a delightful extravaganza featuring vibrant markets, mesmerising entertainment, delectable food stalls, enlightening educational experiences, engaging games and activities, captivating demonstrations, and more—all with a delightful French twist.

Originating as a small community-run event in 1993, the festival expanded its horizons after the inclusion of Banks Peninsula into the Christchurch City Council (CCC).

With local support from businesses and sponsors, along with help from CCC, it has blossomed into a celebration that attracts participants and visitors from far and wide.

Held annually until 2008, the festival has since grown into a grand a air that captivates attendees over an entire weekend.

This year’s edition promises an array of unforgettable experiences and free family fun for everyone. The festival includes, a grand opening ceremony, historic reenactments that transport you through time, lively parades, enchanting French markets, electrifying live music performances, and exquisite food and wine stalls.

Mark your calendars for the 6-8 October— the Akaroa French Festival awaits, ready to immerse you in a fantastique celebration you won’t want to miss.

www.akaroafrenchfest.co.nz

Ticketed events

Le Cabaret - Saturday, 7 October, 2023 at 7pm General Admission Tickets on sale now. $69 per person, which includes a glass of bubbles upon arrival.

Le Cirque Du CroissantSunday, 8 October, 2023 at 1pm. $10 per person or $35 for a 4 Person Family Pass. Available via Eventfinda, the Akaroa Museum, and the Akaroa I-Site.

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What’s on

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

JULY ONWARDS

3 - 20 JULY - ARTS CENTRE MATARIKI

The Arts Centre explores whakatere waka (navigation) through ngā toi (the arts) with performances, Kapa Haka showcase, Māori visual arts, exciting kid’s wānanga (workshops), Matariki Mākete and more.

www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/matariki-2023/

10 JULY - WONDERLAND GLOW SHOW

The Glow Show, a glow-in-the-dark, giant puppet bonanza, is nearly here. The Wonderland Glow Show is a Kiwified Alice in Wonderland, a magical experience that shows reading as a superpower.

www.glowshow.co.nz

28-29 JULY - DIRTY WORK

Indian Ink Theatre Company Presents Dirty Work

This comedy celebrates an unsung hero and tips the modern o ce on its head. In a toe-tapping twist there’s a di erent choir on stage every night, but none have read the script!

www.indianink.co.nz/our-plays/dirty-work/

5 - 6 AUGUST - GO GREEN EXPO

Your inspiration for everything you need to live a sustainable life. With over 100 exhibitors, informative seminars, and amazing expo deals, you do not want to miss this expo.

www.gogreenexpo.co.nz

13 AUGUST – CHRISTCHURCH CHORAL FESTIVAL

A concert celebrating joy in singing together, all welcome. To be held at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral at 2-3pm. Free admission.

www.eventfinda.co.nz/2023/christchurch-choralfestival/christchurch

16 SEPTEMBER - RACE TEKAPO

Join us for an exciting destination running and walking event in Lake Tekapo. With a range of distances, and incredible views, Race Tekapo has something for everyone. IMAGE: Sean Beale. www.racetekapo.com

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CSO PRESENTS TROY KINGI

CSO Presents Troy Kingi (Te Arawa, Ngāpuhi, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui), is a showcase of Troy’s passion for music and his ever-expanding artistic career.

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AKAROA FRENCH FESTIVAL

Immerse yourself in a captivating celebration of all things French at the Akaroa French Festival this year. Featuring vibrant markets, entertainment, and more. www.akaroafrenchfest.co.nz

Christchurch artist

Miranda Parkes’ new exhibition of painting is called Baller Billowed, scrunched canvases which are familiar territory, sit in conversation with more edgy works using compressed wooden shipping pallets as their supports.

One is malleable and organic; the other is a hard, moulded form. One requires painting on the flat surface initially, and then in an act of faith inviting the third dimension by bunching up the canvas. The other is painted onto an undulating surface, allowing the artist to work both with and against

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PURE VISUAL JOY

the industrial geography of the object. Painting embraces its objecthood here, without skimping on pure visual joy. Both types of objects will have us indulge in celebratory colour, including pools of velvety purple, striations of gold, electric blue, mauve and fluoro lime. The works are active and dynamic – Baller moves that once again redefine the playing field for abstract painting.

Miranda Parkes, Baller, 13 July – 12 August

Jonathan Smart Gallery, 52 Buchan Street, Sydenham

IMAGE: Miranda Parkes, Feverdreamer, (detail)

EXPLORING RICH TERRITORY WITH SCAPE PUBLIC ART

A er 25 years, SCAPE Public Art’s Executive Dire or, Deborah McCormick, is passing on the duties and re onsibilities of the organisation’s annual programme, events, and commissions for contemporary public art.

McCormick departs with an impressive legacy on many levels, including an inventory of 250 public works of art over 25 years.

SCAPE’s newly appointed Executive Director, Richard Aindow, takes up the position with a background and involvement, over a decade of working with a range of arts disciplines. This encompassed a shift from Nelson to Wellington in 2010, and the establishment of Fishhead, a Wellington-based magazine that covered all aspects of contemporary art; theatre, literature, music, cinema, galleries, and current a airs. This was followed by his seven-year tenure as General Manager of New Zealand’s longest-running contemporary dance company, Footnote New Zealand Dance, when founder and director, Deirdre Tarrant, stepped down from the role.

He notes that the management of SCAPE Public Art’s agenda and its infrastructures share commonalities with all arts organisations. “Everything needs to be in the right place to support your artists, so delivering the vision and mission for your organisation is critical. There is a ‘newness’ to being with SCAPE, of course, learning of its history and the practicalities of delivering public art. The organisation’s intersection of art and industry is still strong - and in 2023 there is also ‘the new’ with the appointment and transition to Auckland-based Tyson Campbell as SCAPE’s 2023 – 2025 managing curator.”

“I am mindful we pay attention to what has been, but new people and new energies means there will be new ideas, and we need

to pay attention to the strengths of art and industry. There is an impressive amount of hustle that has to happen for its deliveryand the hustle is critical. I am also interested in the way we support the artists we work with. There is a keenness for SCAPE to connect with artists and for us to connect people to these artists, their knowledge and understanding.”

Which existing public art works from SCAPE have you seen that have captured your interest to date? “There are permanent works across the city: I love Antony Gormley’s STAY, in the Arts Centre and Avon River, and I have an immediate a nity for Brett Graham’s (Ngāti Korokī Kahukura), Erratic, SCAPE’s most recent permanent work, which was unveiled in March. Mischa Kuball’s Solidarity Grid is a wonderful discovery, and also Eddie Clemens, Cognitive Reorientation, from the 2022 Season.

“All of the artists invited to participate in the 2023 programme came to Ōtautahi in the last week of May, and walked around the route for SCAPE’s season programme and they will all be responding with new works for specific sites. Our three-year thematic programme begins this November with ‘The Gift’ as its theme, promising rich territory to be explored.”

SCAPE Public Art Season 2023: Saturday 25 November 2023 to Saturday 17 February 2024

IMAGE: Eddie Clemens, Cognitive Reorientation, 2022, image courtesy of the artist

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NAITH MORROW: ABSOLUTION - BODY AND GALLERY ART

Opening in 1996, Absolution is located in The Arts Centre

Te Matatiki Toi Ora, ecialising in ta oo, piecing, and an art gallery with an exhibition programme of contemporary art by prominent and emerging arti s. A combination of art and design, Absolution’s a ention is centred upon perceptions about the wide roles that arti s occupy in our community, whether in ta oo or in solo and group exhibitions.

In 2023, Absolution maintains its distinct programme with exhibitions that have included Magdelane Clare’s Save a Life, Join a Cult and a recent group exhibition, Future Rooms. Predominantly of local artists it ranged from emerging to early-career artists: Dympna Bunce-Rath, Saskia Bunce-Rath, Sarah Lund, Heather Reid-Van Gerwen, Emilee Pokino, Julie Sharp, Christiane Shortal, and Nate Tamblyn. Future Room felt like new work and new territory, an exhibition with an unanticipated range of materials, scale, and subjects that included fabrics, collage, ceramic tiles, bulldog clips, marble, tapestry, wool, and oil on canvas.

In July, Absolution’s gallery features a series of works from Morrow’s own art collection.

DETAILS: Absolution, The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, Shop 17, 28 Worcester Blvd, Monday – Sunday, 10am – 6pm.

IMAGE: Sarah Lund, tell me how to be more like you, medium cut paper, 2023, 93 x 64mm

BRINGING TOGETHER TUAKANA AND TEINA KA MUA, KA MURI: PŪMANAWA GALLERY

In her own creative pra ice, Ngahina Belton-Bodsworth (Te Ati Awa, Ngāti Rarua, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Toa, MuaUupoko, Rangitane, English, Sco ish, and Irish) o en finds herself que ioning what it means to be a Māori arti in current times. “This que ion pushes me forward, alongside the rong belief that art can conne me to my whakapapa,” she says.

This awareness of both contemporary context and enduring connections across time is reflected in her latest curatorial project, Ka Mua, Ka Muri, at Pūmanawa Community Exhibition Space, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre. Here Belton-Bodsworth has selected works by well-established and earlier career Māori artists and placed them in dialogue with each other. Like older and younger siblings, there’s potential for mutual learning when experienced artists (tuakana) and earlier career artists (teina) come together, and Belton-Bodsworth has produced a layered exploration of intergenerational influence, mutual support, challenge, and resistance.

The artists represented are Areta Wilkinson, Kiri Jarden, Te Ra Awatea Kemp, Ngaio Cowell, Jemma Mitchell, Moewai Marsh, KeriMei Zagrobelna, Alix Ashworth, and Belton-Bodsworth herself. Selected artworks within the exhibition are for sale; entry is free.

DETAILS: Ka Mua, Ka Muri Exhibition: Matariki 2023, Pūmanawa

Community Exhibition Space 4 – 15 Hōngongoi July, 10am – 4pm.

IMAGE: Jemma Mitchell, Luca, 2023, photograph.

The Central Art Gallery

REVIEWS

SHIP NAILS AND TAIL FEATHERS

Agroup exhibition that brings together historical objects (1825 to 1950) selected by curatorial sta at the Canterbury Museum and the Christchurch Art Gallery, Ship Nails and Tail Feathers is an unexpected collaboration that raises the question: Why has this taken so long to happen? For the Museum’s and the Gallery’s regular audiences, (and for those yet to encounter this gem of an exhibition), Ship Nails and Tail Feathers is an experience as much about reconsidering familiar objects anew and others as unanticipated and surprising encounters communities. Ship Nails and Tail Feathers: Historic Treasures from the Collections of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū and Canterbury Museum, 10 June – 22 October. IMAGE: Auguste Delâtre, after Charles Meryon, untitled (canoe prow), pencil on paper. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū, gift of the Collins family, 2021.

RICHARD ELDERTON, 無常 (MUJŌ)

At the heart of Richard Elderton’s paintings over the past three years has been his engagement with the very nature and reality of painting as an experience about subject and materials. The notion of “landscape” is scrutinised, outwardly seemingly familiar and knowable, Elderton’s paintings on first encounter, reassure our expectations, yet inevitably they unsettle such assumption. Indeed, he comments that it is ‘as if the surface of the painting is one and the same as the represented reality.’ For his current exhibition, 無常 (mujō), the use of Kanji (Chinese characters) further broadens his subjects in time and place, shifting perspectives and questioning historical and cultural connections, and unanticipated disconnections. Richard Elderton, 無常 (mujō), City Art Depot, 96 Disraeli St, Sydenham 18 July – 7 August. IMAGE: Richard Elderton, untitled, oil on linen.

OVER THE RANGE – WAITAHA CANTERBURY LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS FROM THE COLLECTION

Drawing from its collection, the Ashburton Art Gallery’s Over the Range brings together familiar and favourite works, as well as eight recently gifted paintings from the collection of the Braided Rivers Community Trust, alongside works by artists that include Austen Deans. The Trust’s gifting includes works by Michael Eaton, well-known for his paintings of the Craigieburn region, as well as Henry Lowen-Smith’s paintings of the South Island high country, and Margaret Rhodes’ landscapes of Central Otago and Rakaia Gorge. Ashburton Art Gallery, Over the Range: Waitaha Canterbury Landscape Paintings from the Collection, 8 June – 27 August.

IMAGE: From left, paintings by Austen Deans, Jock Edward Fraser and Euan Macleod. Courtesy of the Ashburton Art Gallery

24th June – 20th August

STARTS JULY 20TH

GALLERY GLIMPSE

SIMON EDWARDS: PAINTING AND ACTUAL EXPERIENCE

EXHIBITION PROGRAMME 2023-2024

Warren Feeney met with COCA’s Operations Manager Sarah Aspinwall and trustee, Sean Duxfield to discuss its plans for its 2023-24 programme. Aspinwall commented that submissions consisted of a diverse mix of groups, pairs and individuals from artists with an association or connection to the region. The exhibition programme begins in November and this acknowledges the necessity for artists to develop new work within an appropriate time frame. “Most exhibitions will run for nine weeks and complemented by additional exhibitions from local tertiary institutions. With the Canterbury Museum soon to occupy the Mair and North galleries, COCA will also host the museum’s annual Canterbury Potters exhibition downstairs in 2023. With the Museum coming into the building, we are honouring a commitment to this annual event.”

Kekerengu Dreamtime is the final iteration of a “terrific body of work,” by Simon Edwards that is sublime, yet grounded in the practical reality of days of sketching and driving to Kaikoura with “the Pacific on one side and the mountains on the other.” Edwards acknowledges it is “sublime but not welcoming and that was my initial inspiration.”

Edwards began working with photographs and collage in 2013, its influence evident in his first year at the School of Fine Arts, looking at its tonal qualities and the work of Gerhard Richter. He comments: “I always had photography paper lying around and I would use it for my work. I decided to use printing ink and putting it onto the photographic paper and getting these interesting inkblock techniques that paralleled my landscapes. It gave me this nice mix of a traditional way of layering and a more intuitive way of working, taking accidents and layering and crafting an image. Those two processes came together. I have always been drawn to Petrus van der Velden’s painting, and his dark and light was a fundamental, and the works in Kekerengu Dreamtime are similarly about the importance of an actual experience.”

What can we expect from the proposals received? “There is a mix of ages, from emerging to senior practitioners, representing all aspects of current arts practice.” COCA trustee, Sean Duxfield adds that there is also potential for some exhibitions to run for a shorter period. “Possibly a week and this recognises that an individual proposal could work really well in that format, and it also acknowledges an element of mentoring and support within the programme. COCA is not a dealer gallery. Rather it is a public space and with that comes a certain independence.”

IMAGE: Alfred Charles Barker photograph, Canterbury Museum 1958.81.16. DETAILS: Christchurch’s 1st public art exhibition. Among its selection committee was architect Benjamin Mountfort, also a founding member of the CSA, now COCA Toi Moroki.

DETAILS: Kekerengu Dreamtime by Simon Edwards, The Central Art Gallery, 2 Worcester Blvd, The Library Building, the Arts Centre, 22 June – 23 July. IMAGE: Simon Edwards, KD#19, 2023, oil on ACM panel, 900 x 1220mm

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AT THE GALLERIES

SEIKON & PAPALEONIDA, POROTAKA. FIKSATE STUDIO AND GALLERY, 54 HAWDON STREET, SYDENHAM. Travelling through the Philippines and Aotearoa in 2020, Robert Seikon’s and Anastasia Papaleonida’s residency during this period was an opportunity for the artists, and for Fiksate, celebrating the gallery’s and artists’ commitment to urban contemporary arts practice and abstraction.

IMAGE: Seikon & Papaleonida, Porotaka, acrylic on wood.

MAXINE BURNEY, ART STUDIO & GALLERY, THE ARTS CENTRE TE MATATIKI TOI ORA, 28 WORCESTER BLVD

Maxine Burney is a Christchurch-based artist whose studio is on the 1st floor of the Arts Centre, her tenancy dating to the early 2000s, disrupted by the 2011 quakes, she is now back on site, the symbolism of her paintings, referencing the heart, boats, the sea and temples in intuitive and multilayered works touching on life’s experiences. IMAGE: Maxine Burney, Hearts in the Puzzle, 2023, oil on board (detail) Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

OLD MASTER’S AND NEW ZEALAND ARTISTS, JESUS ON HIGH, CUBE ART GALLERY, 153 HIGH STREET, 9 NOVEMBER 2022 - 30 AUGUST 2023

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LISA POWERS PHOTOGRAPHIC ILLUSIONS, GALLERY 151, 151A COLOMBO STREET, BECKENHAM.

Having previously exhibited in New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Paris, Lisa Powers is showcasing her fine art images. The works are new, fresh, and evocative. A multi-award-winning photographic artist, Powers was born in France, and raised in New York and Los Angeles. After working as a creative director in a small advertising agency in New York she decided to quit her job and immerse herself in learning photography. With a borrowed NIKON 35mm camera and some guidance from reading the TIME/ LIFE books on photography, she started shooting. Powers now lives in Christchurch and works primarily in Fine Arts. www.lisapowers.com

IMAGE ABOVE: Lisa Powers, Woman in Gold, (inspired by Gustav Klimt’s “Portrait of Adele Bloch Bauer”), 2022, print on satin paper

An exhibition referencing the New Testament’s records of Jesus through a history of European art, from 1600, reproductions of paintings by Caravaggio and Colin McCahon, and more recent works by local artists, Paul Rees and Sam Harrison. IMAGE: Kees Bruin, Baptism of Christ, giclee print.

MARIAN MAGUIRE, BOTANICAL FOLIO, PGGALLERY192, 192 BEALEY AVE, 18 JULY – 17 AUGUST

Lithographer and painter, Marian Maguire turns her attention to Nehemiah Grew, (1641 - 1712), an English botanist famous for his publication, The Anatomy of Vegetables Begun, 1672, accurately detailing the structures of plants, their roots, organs, tissues, and anatomy. IMAGE: Marian Maguire, After Nehemiah Grew, 2023, pen and acrylic on Khadi Indian handmade paper, 1010 x 680mm.

TE WHARE MAIRE O NGA PUNAWEREWERE, EASTSIDE GALLERY, 10 - 29 JULY

Celebrating the mahi of local Māori artists making Māori art, Te Whare Maire o Nga Punawerewere has been an annual exhibition at Eastside Gallery for Matariki over 20 years. Community arts co-coordinator, Liz Bolt states that its title ‘literally refers to young spiders leaving the web, alluding to the way newer artists are nurtured by senior artists in a group exhibition’. IMAGE: Geo Thompson-Skipworth, Kaitiaki, 2023, screen-print on grass paper.

DAY TRIP GALLERIES

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

RANGIORA PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY: ‘THE MAGIC OF LIGHT’

6 JULY – 9 AUGUST

Art on the Quay in Kaiapoi hosts the Rangiora Photographic Society’s annual exhibition, seeking to transport visitors ‘into the world of the photograph, its creator and the magic of its imagery’.

IMAGE: Sue Titmuss, Bee, photograph. Art on the Quay, 176 Williams St, Kaiapoi

NORMAN SCOTT (1913-78) : ‘RETROSPECT’

23 JULY - 31 AUGUST

Graduating from the Slade School of Art in 1948, residing in Gisborne from the 1950s to ‘70s, an exponent of modernism in New Zealand, his work remains worthy of greater attention.

IMAGE: Untitled, oil on canvas.

Rangiora Chambers Gallery, 141 Percival St

MATARIKI ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE : NEKE MOA & PAULA CONROY 5 – 30 JULY

Hosting Neke Moa as Matariki Artist in Residence, (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Ahuriri, Ngāti Porou, Tūwharetoa Ngāti Matepū, Ngāi Tū, and Ngāti Whakāri), and writer/storyteller in residence, Paula Conroy (Taranaki), who is researching/interpreting the Matauranga Māori that grounds Moa’s work.

IMAGE: Neke Moa, Ngāti Pukana, 2020, driftwood, pounamu, cord, paint.

Oxford Gallery toi o Waimakariri, 72 Main Street, Oxford

PAINTINGS BY ANDREW CRAIG | 19 JUNE - 31 AUGUST

An artist whose work has been described as geological pornography, Andrew Craig’s paintings portray the forces that give rise to Aotearoa and indeed, the contrary forces that take it away.

IMAGE: Emersion, oil on canvas (detail).

McAtamney Gallery and Design Store, 49 Talbot St, Geraldine

COLOSSAL SQUID: FREAKY FEATURES!

Described as Te Papa’s most popular exhibition since its debut, Colossal Squid recently opened at the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum, timely and perfect for the July school holidays. Curator of Invertebrates at Te Papa, Dr Rodrigo Salvador comments, “Only eight adult colossal squid have ever been scientifically reported. They live in the deep Antarctic waters and despite being one of the largest invertebrate species in existence, they are very rarely captured.”

DETAILS: Colossal Squid centres on an interactive table displaying many di erent objects, including a complete tiny squid.

24 June - 17 September, ASHBURTON ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM, 327 WEST ST, ASHBURTON

THE AIGANTIGHE ART GALLERY’S COLLECTION

In addition to its significant Victorian collection, Timaru’s Aigantighe Art Gallery is well-represented by historical and contemporary New Zealand paintings. Don Binney’s Green Autumn Te Henga is a highlight, a regionalist work as political as it is painterly.

IMAGE: Don Binney, Green Autumn Te Henga, 1965, oil on board.

Aigantighe Art Gallery, 49 Wai-Iti Road, Timaru

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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

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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

POWERFUL 25 YEARS

EST: 1998

partnerships

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Andrew Clark Managing Director Jim the Builder

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The Riccarton Bush Trust’s Enhancement Project will further protect and enhance Pūtaringamotu/ Riccarton Bush.

As well as improving the ageing infrastructure a significant focus of the project is to provide better spaces to support and enable education, learning, and connection. Last year over 2000 pupils from Years 1 to 13 and tertiary students visited Pūtaringamotu on organised tours. A considerable number more children and young adults made up the 70,000 visitors that passed through the Bush last year.

Why is it such a popular destination?

The conservation status and ecological significance make it an ideal place for educational programmes focused on biodiversity and ecology. Students can learn about the diverse plant and animal species that inhabit the Bush, their interdependencies, and the importance of preserving such ecosystems.

The Bush o ers a natural and serene environment that serves as an outdoor classroom. Students can explore the flora and fauna, conduct field studies, and observe ecological processes. This experiential learning can enhance their understanding of various scientific concepts, ecological relationships, and environmental stewardship.

Pūtaringamotu is of significant historical and cultural value. This cultural significance will be incorporated into the entranceway design, interpretation panels and learning hubs and will assist students to learn about indigenous history, traditional land use practices, and the importance of cultural preservation and respect.

Riccarton Bush also provides recreational activities that promote learning and connection. Walking tracks, birdwatching, and nature photography inspire individuals to explore and appreciate the natural beauty of the Bush while encouraging physical activity and mindfulness. These activities create opportunities for people to connect with nature, fostering a sense of well-being and environmental stewardship.

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Pūtaringamotu /Riccarton Bush’s unique blend of ecological significance, historical importance, and community engagement potential makes it an ideal space to support and enable education, learning, and connection. It provides rich educational experiences, promotes environmental awareness, and fosters a sense of connection to the land and community.

Donate Now

A total of $2.4 million is needed to fund the Enhancement project. Your donation will help protect, conserve, and enhance this important landmark for future generations.

Visit the Riccarton House website to donate.

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Here are some styling ideas to try:

SMART CASUAL – Pair a trench coat over a classic white t-shirt and high-waisted trousers. Tuck in your tee, add a belt, and a pair of chunky soled boots, and you’ll be good to go from 9 till 5.

GO TONAL - Dressing in monochrome will ensure the trench coat is the hero of the outfit. Combine complementary shades and textures, such as a chunky knit sweater with elegant flowing wool pants. To add interest accessorise with shoes and/or bag in a contrasting colour.

BE BOLD – Wear colour under your trench, and yes –you can wear matching (or tonal) top and pants. Opt for a seasonal hue – magenta, emerald, sapphire, citrine – and a pair of ankle boots to finish the look.

Did you know?

Originally developed prior to World War One, the trench coat was worn by army o cers initially, adapted to be worn in the trenches, hence its name.

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Being sun smart can reduce the risk of sun-related harm.

The New Zealand Cancer Society rates skin cancer as the most common cancer in Aotearoa. People who work outside receive up to 10 times more UV radiation exposure than indoor workers, putting them at high risk of developing skin cancer.

Most skin cancers can be treated successfully if caught early, so it is important for everyone, particularly those spending large amounts of time outdoors, to regularly check their skin.

The Cancer Society recommends that outdoor workers use sun protection year-round, and that all Kiwis are particularly careful from September to April between the hours of 10am-4pm when UV levels are high.

Check UV levels through the UVNZ app, availiable on Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

TOP TIPS TO STAY SAFE

In the words of the New Zealand Cancer Society: “Remember to Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap.”

Slather on SPF – Use an SPF30 or higher, and don’t forget the tops of your feet, ears, and your hairline.

Stay inside when the sun is strongest – Keep indoors if possible between 10am and 4pm during the hotter summer months.

Wear sunglasses – Sunglasses aren’t just for conveniently keeping the sun out of your eyes. UV rays can damage the skin around and in your eyes, including potentially burning the cornea. UV light may also raise your risk of developing cataracts, too, so wearing sunglasses can reduce the risk.

Use sunscreen in the water – If you’re splashing in the pool, beach, or elsewhere, be sure to reapply your sunblock upon exiting. UV rays are powerful enough to reach through the water, and the water also reflects the rays back on to light-coloured surfaces, potentially doubling the number of harmful rays that hit your skin.

Get screened – Have regular skin checks and mole mapping.

Wear a hat – When outdoors wear a wide-brimmed hat. Sit in the shade – Avoid sitting out in the sun. Opt for a shady tree, or take a beach umbrella.

Keep covered up – Thin long-sleeved shirts, and lightweight pants work well during summer, and their heavier counterparts provide protection in winter.

Even in winter New Zealand has high ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels from the sun. Too much exposure can damage our health by causing sunburn, premature aging, and increases the risk of skin cancer.

a mindful practise MUST

Diabetes deterrent

Kaiora Downs off ers a natural and sustainable alternative to the shiny yoga mats that often end up in the landfill.

Owners, Mark and Jane Schwass, are dedicated to providing eco-friendly products.

The wool used in their products, including their popular yoga mats, comes from their own property.

The entire production process, from scouring and felting to dyeing, is done locally in Canterbury, ensuring authenticity, quality, and a minimal carbon footprint.

“We have found it exciting and very satisfying to take our wool from the raw state to the finished product,” says Jane.

For an enhanced yoga experience, these mats feature a natural latex backing that prevents slipping, allowing for uninterrupted focus during mindful practise.

When the mat reaches the end of its life, Kaiora Downs encourages upcycling. The pair say it can be repurposed as pet bedding, used as weed matting, and eventually composted. This commitment to a circular economy helps reduce environmental impact.

Experience the natural comfort, sustainability, and eco-consciousness of these wool mats. Visit the website below for more information.

www.kaioradownsmats.co.nz

In New Zealand, it is currently estimated that the number of people diagnosed with diabetes (predominantly type 2 diabetes) exceeds 250,000 people. Experts says that almost 60% of all cases of type 2 diabetes may be delayed, or prevented, with changes to diet and lifestyle.

Researchers at the University of South Australia, exploring the medicinal properties of sea cucumbers (Holothuria scabra), found that processed dried sea cucumber with salt extracts can inhibit a compound that is associated with increased risk of diabetes, thereby reducing the likelihood of the disease.

To date, there is no commercially available therapeutic agent to inhibit the formation of this compound, called Advanced Glycation End product (AGE). AGEs form when proteins and/or fats combine with sugars in the bloodstream. When accumulated in high levels, they increase diabetic complications, including heart disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, kidney disease, and cancer.

Lead researcher, UniSA’s Dr Permal Deo says understanding how the bioactive compounds in sea cucumbers (pictured above) can inhibit AGEs could protect against these diseases.

“Biologically active novel compounds in medicinal plants and foods are potential therapeutic agents to prevent diabetic complications,” he says. “Sea cucumbers are known to have a range of therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, so we wanted to explore their bioactive compounds as AGE inhibitors.

“We found that processed dried sea cucumber with salt extracts and collagen can significantly inhibit AGEs by lowering a range of sugar related metabolites in the body and reducing the risk of diabetes.”

“These results provide sound evidence that sea cucumbers could be developed as a functional food product to help battle the onset of diabetes and diabetic-complications.”

When immersing yourself in yoga or meditation, the last thing you need is a sticky plastic mat that leads to slipping and sliding.

A marine delicacy, loved across Asia, is also proving to be a key ingredient in preventing diabetes, according to new research from an Australian university.

wellness Celebrating a year of

1 June 2023 marked the 1st birthday of BrainTree, and what a fantastic year it has been, with the centre almost fully tenanted, and its retail shop, studio, gym, meeting, and consult rooms enjoying regular patronage from the wider community, while its commercial café buzzes with customers.

General Manager Phil Marshall-Lee says “We have been blown away with the local support and momentum we have achieved in the first 12 months. Each week just gets busier and more varied, and we are excited to have Cancer Society opening soon next door.” By 2040, the number of Cantabrians with neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Dementia, Stroke, and Parkinson’s, is expected to double to more than 30,000. However, significant data now proves that people living with these conditions who adopt a total wellness approach enjoy better lives.

Total wellness is achieved through physical activity, social connection, cognitive stimulation, healthy nutrition, sleep and specialist wellbeing services.

Total wellness encourages people

to take steps for themselves to change their lifestyles to help them live well with their conditions.

In 2017, The Canterbury Brain Collective Ltd (CBC) – a registered charity and partnership between MS and Parkinson’s Canterbury, and Dementia Canterbury – was established. Its goal was to develop a wellness centre for local people living with neurological conditions that would help them live their lives to their full potential.

In June 2022, BrainTree opened to the public. Dementia Canterbury and MS and Parkinson’s have now been joined by other tenants at BrainTree, all connected with brain health and wellness, including Stroke Foundation, Aspire Canterbury, Southern Music Therapy, Adult Conductive Education, Aphasia NZ, Cantabrainers Choir, Happy Brain, and Disabled Persons Assembly.

Come and meet us

Leesa, Eilish, Ange, and Phil are the friendly BrainTree team onsite.

Assisted by some very generous volunteers; their goal is to ensure people living with neurological conditions and their carers have a welcoming, positive, non-judging and fulfilling experience at BrainTree, to be able to live a better life.

Bookings for conferences, seminars, and private functions are welcome, subject to availability. Contact leesa@canterburybraincollective.org to book or for more information.

CBC and the BrainTree collective wish to thank all donors, funders, partners, sponsors, and supporters for their huge generosity so far in helping realise its vision to establish this first-of-its-kind wellness centre for brain health in New Zealand.

BrainTree welcomes further donations and funding to support its operational expenses to continue to run the new centre.

With visitor and disabled parking at 70 Langdons Road, Papanui, hours are 8.30am to 5pm weekdays. Enjoy a barista-made co ee and delicious, wholesome food, all available for purchase at the Summerset sponsored public café.

For more information on BrainTree and how to donate, contact info@canterburybraincollective.org, visit www.canterburybraincollective.org, or follow on www.facebook.com/braintreewellnesscentre

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cuisine

toast your winter sandwich

Toasted sandwiches come into their own during winter, although for some people they’re popular any time of the year.

From simple to stupendous, toasted sandwiches often fill the gap, either as a snack or a more substantial meal. During June, the Great NZ Toastie Takeover was judged, with two Canterbury eateries, The Fine Lion, and BEERS Craft Brewery among the 14 finalists.

While neither won, judges were still impressed with them. The winner was from Mount Maunganui, with talented young chef Brooke Moore taking the title with her Surf, Turf & Smoke, Monsieur! creation, pictured here.

A standout for competition judges, the winning toastie featured house-made smoked lamb pastrami, smoked prawns, mozzarella, smoked cheddar sauce and McClure’s Sweet & Spicy Pickles, sandwiched between BreadHead miso tahini sourdough, and served with smoked aioli and pickle juice gel.

Judges say the brilliance of Brooke’s toastie lies in its great use of ingredients and the innovative concept of surf and turf within a region that truly exemplifies both.

“Each bite was a harmonious blend of flavours, with the succulent surf and turf elements perfectly complementing each other,” they say.

The win sees the North Island retain bragging rights to the best toasted sandwich in the country, with last year’s supreme award going to chef Rich Johns of Okere Falls Café in Rotorua. Prior to that, South Island eateries had reigned supreme with Joseph Walker from the Hokitika Sandwich Company taking the inaugural title in 2019, Romeo Dowling Mitchell from Dunedin’s Hungry Hobos in 2020, and Steve MacDougall from Mollies Bar & Eatery in Blenheim in 2021.

The competition organisers acknowledged BEERS in Christchurch (and Shining Peak Brewing in New Plymouth) as deserving of special mention, saying the former crafted a delectable toastie featuring lamb pastrami cured in McClure’s pickle brine. The combination of tender lamb and the tangy brine created a unique and unforgettable flavour experience.

getting toasted

The world is literally your oyster when it comes to making toasted sandwiches.

From breads to fillings, pick your favourites and create. Use a toasted sandwich maker, or the old-fashioned cook in a frying pan method.

If you can’t be bothered with DIY, try the options at various local eateries featured in Metropol.

The Fine Lion and BEERS Craft Brewery both made it into the finals of the recent Great NZ Toastie Takeover, with their entries pictured on this page. Here are some suggestions for making your own perfect toastie:

AVOID THIN BREAD

Thin bread doesn’t hold the filling in, or give you a crisp finish, so use medium thickness slices.

PACK THE SANDWICH FULL

If you want a good hit of flavour, pack your toastie full of fillings,

THAT’S WHAT CHEESE SAID NZ

Let us create a mouth-watering grazing table for your next event! Smaller grazing boxes are also available, perfect for date night picnics, work lunch, or gifts. Contact us today to secure your booking.

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especially cheese. You want the cheese to melt around the other ingredients and spill out the side to create a tasty cheese crust. Try Jarlsberg cheese, which has a sweet nutty flavour, melts beautifully, and is incredibly stretchy.

USE SEASONINGS

Throw in plenty of seasoning, herbs and spices, but go easy on the salt. Cheese and many meats already have enough salt in them.

IGNORE LEAKAGE

Cheese leaking out will grill, crisp up, and take on a more intense flavour that adds a new dimension to your toastie.

USE LOTS OF BUTTER/OIL

The perfect toasted sandwich has a crispy outer shell. The best way to get it is to cover the outside well with butter or oil before toasting.

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.

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

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!

The Fine Lion Baa Baa Baa Baa Baa BaLamb Image: The Front Cover Photography

BEERS The Meaty’Oaker. Image: NayHauss

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

In your kitchen

Yummy things for humans!

CAFE BERLIN

Feinschmecker – Gourmet Food

Es schmeckt lecker – It tastes delicious

If you have a love of German food, Café Berlin offers truly authentic European flavours made from local ingredients.

House-made Smoked Sausages, freshly baked Pretzels, Croissants, Kolaches, Pies, Scones, European delicatessen, and much more.

9c Normans Road, Strowan

Ph: 0210 358 023

UNA BAKERY

Yummy things for dogs!

Fresh baking is my family’s love language! Yummy homemade treats for humans and dogs from Una Bakery. Relax and let us do your baking. Pop into our great location and indulge in our heavenly baked goods. Delicious pies, bread, slices, biscuits and pastries all made on site.

Serving barista coffee 6 days a week.

73 Centaurus Road, Huntsbury Ph: 337 8214

FRIENDLY FANTAIL

Multi-award winning Turmeric Latte mixes made here in Canterbury. Nutritious, delicious - NO caffeine, sugar, gluten, or dairy – just all organic, plant-based goodness to boost your immune system this winter. Try our brand new Turmeric & Chilli and Turmeric Chai flavours. Yummy!

www.friendlyfantail.co.nz

COTTAGE PANTRY & GALLERY

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

24 Wilson Street, Geraldine 7930 P: 0272 472 863 | cottagepantry@xtra.co.nz

www.cottagepantry.co.nz

THE WEE SMOKEHOUSE

Our award winning cold smoked salmon is the perfect addition to any gathering or family meal. Add a subtle smoky flavour to pastas, on top of your favourite salad or to any nibble platter. Visit our website to order yours today.

www.theweesmokehouse.nz

@theweesmokehouse

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)

HALSWELL BAKERY & CAFÉ

Our pies are handmade instore, full of tender slow-cooked beef supplied by the local butcher, flavoursome gravy and encased in our own soft flaky pastry. Try one today.

Open 7 days

346 Halswell Road

Ph. 03 322 4600

www.halswellbakery.co.nz

Eatery’s exciting expansion

Ashburton has become a popular destination for people looking to settle and raise their families. Last year it recorded a population of 36,300. By 2048 the projected population figure is almost 43,000.

Paramount to any town flourishing is the need for it to provide quality public services, especially in the hospitality sector.

Formosa Restaurant opened in 2017. Its focus is primarily Asian Fusion cuisine but another big drawcard is its variety of delectable desserts.

Owner/operators Chef Dondon Chen and his wife Amber Huang have lived in Ashburton for a decade, and now that they are also parents, they want to give back to the community by opening a sister restaurant, called Rabbit.

“Rabbit will happen in two stages. Stage one sees the opening

of a small café, that by night becomes a cocktail bar for adults. Stage two sees the launch of a cooking class,” Amber explains.

The purpose of the cooking class is to teach children to cook healthy food, and to teach parents to make healthy lunch-boxes for their children.

All going according to plan, Amber envisions Rabbit opening in September, and if it is anything like its big sister Formosa, Ashburton foodies have exciting times ahead.

www.formosainash.com

The

FORMOSA Ashburton

Formosa’s New Menu has Arrived!

Come and Embark on a Flavourful Journey!

MANDEVILLE STREET KITCHEN Riccarton

Come in out of the cold and warm up with our hearty, healthy, and filling soups and winter warmers.

Vegan, gluten free and keto options available, and fantastic coffee as always. Eat in, takeaway and catering available. Easily accessible, with parking directly outside.

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!

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

Find us on: www.formosainash.com

4/57 Mandeville Street, Riccarton

Ph. 03 343 6394

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MANDEVILLE STREET KITCHEN

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

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MONA VALE HOMESTEAD Fendalton

Warm up on a wintry weekend with juicy roast meats and plenty of gravy!

Mona Vale is serving traditional roast meals on both Saturday and Sunday. Gather your family and friends for an elegant setting, a glass of wine and a warming roast meal! Bookings are essential.

40 Mona Vale Avenue, Fendalton

Ph: 03 341 7450 gather@monavale.nz

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

25 June, 11am-2pm

Upstairs - Riverside Market

Cnr Lichfield St & Oxford Tce Ph 021 168 7209

Find us on: www.riversidekitchen.co.nz

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

76 Edgeware Road, St Albans

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style by a

country mile

Country cafés have a special appeal about them, especially during winter.

They are invariably warm, inviting, and relaxing with a friendly atmosphere that encourages conversation. This is all certainly true of Cafe Mayfield in the heart of Mayfield village on State Highway 72. It’s the ideal place to stop for co ee or a meal on the way to or from Queenstown, or after a day of skiing at Mt Hutt.

Open seven days – 8am – 4pm Monday and Tuesday and 8am – 6pm Wednesday - Sunday, the dine in menu at Cafe Mayfield features everything you would expect for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. The “Big Breakfast’ is especially popular, as are the wa es, and the eggs Benedict.

Beautifully presented fish and chips, burgers, paninis, toasted sandwiches, and bagels, are very tempting for lunch. If you crave something a little

smaller however, there are all kinds of delights in the cabinets – scones, sausage rolls, pizza, mu ns, cheese rolls, slices, biscuits and cakes. It really is an amazing selection, and a range of dietary requirements are catered for. Many of the items are made fresh and onsite by the talented kitchen team. Cafe Mayfield is multi-faceted. It has a wonderful fenced safe playground for children. You can even indulge in a bit of retail therapy at the café as it has a gift shop with all kinds of eclectic items, and there is a small supermarket in the building as well. Have a Kiwi country experience at Cafe Mayfield, 1992 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road, Mayfield. They also do takeaways.

Café Mayfield

new flavours of India

Saket Indian Restaurant is the brain-child of Suraj Khatri, who wanted to take his many years of experience in managing Indian restaurants to create his own. He joined forces with a partner and that’s how the Prebbleton establishment came to be.

The restaurant borrowed its name from Sanskrit, which means a place where God resides. Suraj explains that “In India, food plays a significant role in the religious and spiritual practices of the country. It is considered divine and worshipped like God because it performs the functions of creation and preservation. We aim to serve food

of significance that nourishes and sustains the life of our customers. We use traditional cooking methods, and authentic culinary spices to achieve this.”

The menu is extensive with a bit of something to suit any dietary requirements. Suraj recommends the Saket Chicken – beautifully cooked chicken in vegetable gravy with herbs, spices, cream and fresh coriander, or the Lamb Supreme – cooked with ginger, garlic, spices, curry masala and finished with coconut cream.

Suraj is really appreciative for all the local support they’ve received since opening. At the moment the restaurant is o ering 10% o takeaway orders.

Christchurch has a new offering of authentic Indian cuisine. They offer a fine dining experience with high quality, freshly-prepared dishes and stellar service.

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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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

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

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.

SEISMIC CIDER Canterbury

Kia ora Canterbury welcome to the pleasures of Seismic Cider.

GOOD BUY PORK PIE Woolston

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.

Lake Hood Drive, Lake Hood, Ashburton

Ph 03 302 6064

info@lakehouselakehood.co.nz

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

Taste, enjoy and relax.

We are artisan makers of traditional English Cold Pork Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls, and Eccles Cakes (with more coming soon!). We take pride in crafting the most delicious pork pies using the finest ingredients and time-honoured recipes. See us at the Riccarton or Farmer’s Market, or come in and see us for a great coffee under the bright green awning at the address below. Wholesale options available.

1/53 Tanner Street, Woolston Ph. 0272 481 410

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

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.

DAILY WONDERS CAFE Middleton

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

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

1/333 Harewood Road, Bishopdale Mall Ph. 03 360 0996

Find us on: www.cocoablack.co.nz

31 Birmingham Drive, Middleton

Find us on: @dailywonderscafe

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

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

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THE ELMWOOD Strowan

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

heaven high tea

Discover a hidden gem nestled in the heart of history. Eliza’s Manor, a charming historic boutique hotel, is delighted to offer high tea 7 days a week from 11am - 4pm.

www.elizas.co.nz

THE SOUP BAR Central City

Keto, Vegan, Gluten free, Dairy free?

The Soup Bar at Riverside can meet your dietary needs daily.

All our soups are homemade with love like your mama used to make. All soups are served with Southern Style Cornbread. If you’re lucky, enjoy a slice of American pumpkin pie for dessert.

THE PHAT DUCK Ashburton

Under new ownership, The Phat Duck Brew, Bar & Kitchen delights diners with dishes such as pan-fried salmon fillet on creamy mash, roast vegetables, and zesty lemon sauce. The owners’ passion for culinary excellence shines through, creating a symphony of flavours that tantalise the taste buds.

Indulge in a remarkable dining experience at The Phat Duck.

360 West Street, Allenton, Ashburton

P. 03 3077032

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.

616 Ferry Road, Woolston Ph. 03 260 1558

Inside The Riverside Market Cnr Lichfield St & Oxford Tce

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!

39 Norwich Quay, Lyttelton

Ph 03 328 7530

Find us on: www.fishermanswharf.nz

LITTLE RIVER INN Little River

Open 7 days. Classic pub meals with a twist! Cosy, warm atmosphere. Regular live entertainment. 12 tap beersand fancy drinks. Ideal for groups, functions, birthdays, weddings.

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. Sandwiches made fresh daily using top quality bread and fillings.

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

4099 Christchurch Akaroa Rd

Little River

Ph. 03 325 1007

Find us on: www.littleriverinn.co.nz

7a Normans Road, Elmwood

Ph: 021 144 1059

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

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

Ph. 0800 222 811

Find us on: www.salmonheaven.nz

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 sun for you and your furry friend!

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

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

7 St Albans Street, Merivale Ph: 03 260 0015

merivale@sprigandferntaverns.co.nz

Find us on: sprigandferntaverns.co.nz

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’!

Ph. 022 487 1883

Find us on: www.treat.nz

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.

MELTON ESTATE West Melton

Head west to West Melton for a beautiful winery lunch experience. Melton Estate is the home of Summer Love and 8 other wines. Gather your friends and family for a short drive and treat yourself to stunning local wine and fine fare. Taking bookings for Christmas events now!

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

Find us on: brightonbeachhouse.co.nz

KOJI JAPANESE RESTAURANT Ashburton

Are you in Ashburton and craving topquality Japanese food? Then we’ve got you! Koji welcomes you with delicious Japanese cuisine, friendly staff and a touch of elegant ambiance while you dine. We offer an approachable dining experience for the whole family as well as takeaways. Fan favourites are the Kara-age Chicken, Yaki Udon, Donburi, and of course the sushi. Drop by to enjoy and relax with us.

51 Creek Road, Allenton, Ashburton

Ph. 03 307 4417

COSY CAFÉ Casebrook

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

Enjoy our Hummingbird roasted coffee blend made by our experienced baristas. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat 7am–4pm, Sun 8am-3pm.

24/150 Cavendish Road, Casebrook

Ph. 03 352 0412

COSY CAFE

Cnr Weedons Ross & Johnson Rds West Melton Ph 03 347 4968

Find us on: www.meltonestate.co.nz

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

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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HOUSE OF HOP Geraldine

If incredible food, craft beer and exceptional customer service is what you enjoy, you won’t be disappointed. Set in an idyllic rural setting just 7 mins out of Geraldine. Chef Tony and the team will wow you with their amazing food while Lisa and The Brew Crew show you what top service is all about. Now open for dinner on Thursday evenings, please book ahead to avoid disappointment.

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

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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

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.

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

87 Kilmore Street, Christchurch at Fino Hotel Ph. 027 779 9863

Find us on: www.cheesebar.co.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!

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

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

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. Find

Weedons Ross Road, West Melton Village Ph 03 421 6481

what to look for in a rug

Choosing the appropriate materials for your rug will help with longevity as well as aesthetics. Jute and man-made fibre rugs work well in hard wearing areas, short pile rugs are good for lots of tra c and under dining tables, while long pile rugs are good in relaxation areas, and delicate cottons and silks will fade quickly in direct sunlight.

Here are some suggestions:

NEUTRALS – Great for large areas, and for layering. Neutral rugs include materials like jute, wool, cotton, poly-blends, and bamboo silk. Using carpet and binding the edges to create a rug is also an option.

FLORAL PATTERNS – Often used as a feature to tie elements of a room together, especially to add vibrancy and life to a room full of neutrals.

COSY SHEEPSKINS – An organic vibe, usually used within a neutral colour palette, sheepskins o er cosy comfort and visual warmth. Luxuriously soft underfoot, they’re available round and rectangular, and in multiple skins designs.

VINTAGE INSPIRED – Vintage and vintage-inspired rugs suit multiple interior styles and can fit in every room in the home. Often with muted tones, they add classic and timeless interest without dominating the scheme.

HAND-MADE – Known to be superior in quality and longevity due to the fibres being attached to each other. This helps hand-knotted rugs to maintain their form for longer compared to machine-made ones.

When selecting a rug, considerations should include how big or small, and durable, it needs to be, and does it need colour and pattern.

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A place to rest

Start with somewhere to sit or curl up with your book. The space available will determine what you think fits best, it could be a big armchair, cosy sofa, or a window seat with some extra soft cushions.

Scented relaxation

Add a candle or di user to bring a di erent scent to your space. Think lavender for relaxing spaces, or citrus notes for a space that refreshes and refuels your tank.

For the important things

One of the most important elements of a nook is the answer to this question: where am I going to put my cuppa? A co ee table might be too big, but a trendy trolley can double as storage for books and blankets, as well as your favourite brew.

Set the mood

Set the mood with intentional lighting. Consider a softer bulbed lamp to rest your eyes, or a feature pendant to add to the overall feel of the space.

Cosy accents

Add a lush throw or squishy cushions you can cuddle up with to add a pop of colour or to relax the senses with neutral tones.

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equipment TOTAL FOOD

Consider investing in not just beautiful practical items from Total Food Equipment but quality long lasting products that will enhance your entertaining experience.

Ooni pizza ovens

From wood fired flavour to gas consistency, Onni’s range of outdoor portable pizza ovens o er you the oven for the back yard and beyond thanks to their light weight design Ready to go in 15 minutes. Ooni pizza ovens can reach temperatures up to 500C, cooking authentic stone baked pizza in just 60 seconds.

The Ooni pizza ovens are perfect for making pizza anywhere.

EngelElzen Gem Irons

Made in Christchurch, the EngelElzen Gem Irons are expertly crafted to enable you to create an array of mouthwatering delights. Among these cherished treats is the beloved Ginger Gem, a nostalgic confection that has long graced the afternoon tea tables across the country. Renowned for their irresistible combination of a crispy outer shell and a delectably delicate centre, these gems are truly a delectable delight.

Casafina “Fattoria” range from Portugal

The Casafina “Fattoria” range boasts delicate, thoughtfully designed pieces that are functional and beautiful. The range includes ramekins, creamer, mixing bowls, and a paper towel holder.

La Chamba by French Country Collections

From the Andes of Colombia comes the unique, versatile traditional La Chamba cookware. Whether you are a gourmet chef or prefer simple fare, La Chamba will o er you years of cooking and serving pleasure.

Total Food Equipment also does gift registries. Call 03 366 6912 or visit 218 Moorhouse Avenue for more information.

www.tfe.co.nz

When it comes to winter hosting, curating the right kitchenware is essential to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for your guests.

adding value with LANDSCAPING

Building a

Landscaping and gardening are two of the most cost-e ective ways to add value to a home, regardless of whether it is a new build or an existing residence.

Landscaping usually involves a well thought out planting plan, including softscaping (soil and plants) and hardscaping (pavers, a driveway, a retaining wall and other built structures).

Real estate agents and landscaping experts believe landscaping can add an extra six to seven percent to the value of a home, and, generally, average costs are between five and 10 percent of the value of your home.

Often this is included in costings for new builds. For instance, if your home is valued at $600,000, you should allow between $30,000 to $60,000 for landscaping. This includes driveways, patios, decking and other hardscaping, not just greenery. Swimming pools are extra!

COSTS VARY

Just as you need a house plan to build your house, you need a plan for your landscaping. How much you choose to spend will depend on your budget and the scale of your job. Here’s an idea of some common landscaping jobs and how much they typically cost. Costs may vary from company to company.

A garden designer can draw a plan for around $850

A full garden design complete with 3D renderings can cost between $3000 and $6000

Installing new retaining walls and new plants: $3000

Putting in new natural turf and garden lighting: $2500

Planting multiple new trees, bushes and foliage: $3500

Complete landscaping job with new plants, trees and lawn on empty backyard: $6000

Building a deck: $160-$220 per square metre

After you have your plan, you can start your landscaping project. You may be able to do it alone, but a landscaper can supervise the project for you, and you may get better results. In general, an experienced landscaper will charge between $55 and $70 per hour for their service.

That can be money well-spent, because they know how to organise trades and can help you finish the landscaping faster and without paying more for the various trades involved in the project.

new home usually includes professional landscaping to finish the project, although landscaping is also valuable for helping to reap rewards when selling a home.

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1. Tote Bag from Epice, France, available at French Blue, 2. NZ Made cushions, custom-made or choose from the Farmhouse Design & Decor collection, 3. The Lyttel Kiwi Gift Shop, 15 London Street, Lyttelton, or Facebook: The Lyttel Kiwi, 4. Felted Liquorice, Home Decor, Loretta Sloan of House of Felt, 5. Barista, Nachiko Schollum, Ceramic, 200H 110W 150D, $265, available at Windsor Gallery, 6. Sassy Duck Star Handbags, Lavender or Tan available at Coco Gifts.

You really don’t want to move away but could definitely do with more living space, skylights to brighten the bedrooms, a second bathroom, and some beautiful landscaping to bring the place together as a polished package.

With winter giving us time inside, and spring around the corner, it’s a great time to act on those daydreams about home renovation. With the right builder, you can get amazing results without needing to leave your comfort zone.

The right builder is only a phone call away. DGI Morgan Ltd is the team for anything from minor to major renovations, and they o er a full landscaping service too. “We are always available to talk on the same day you call, and we can arrange a meeting within the week,” says Director David Morgan, “stage one is

to discuss your ideas, and then can meet to pull the vision together. We will make sure we are a good fit for each other, but we are confident we will be, and that we will more than meet all of your requirements.”

The next steps involving talking about the process and clients’ goals, and finalising the design to meet the budget. “We make sure we have designed a quality product that will meet the test of time,” says David.

The team are able to provide a huge range of services in-house with sister businesses in glass and glazing, and steel and fabrication. Traditional craftsmanship is at the heart of every project. DGI Morgan Ltd not only brings the traditional can-do approach, but David is also a shipwright and boatbuilder by training, “I’m all about quality work, detailing, and high-end finishes.” Call 03 423 3533 today.

READY TO GET YOUR PROJECT STARTED?

You love your neighbourhood, and the children are settled and happy in their local schools. The only catch is that the house just isn’t quite right.

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!

BEFORE AFTER

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

• Window cleaning

• Carpet/upholstery cleaning

• Spider-proofing

• Pest control

• Gutter cleaning

• Moss & Lichen spraying

• Water blasting

A thorough winter re-fresh can create an inviting atmosphere and ensure a clean living space.

Start by decluttering to create a sense of spaciousness. Deep clean carpets and rugs to eliminate winter grime. Make your windows sparkle by wiping them down and consider using insulating window film.

Dust and wipe surfaces to remove accumulated dirt. Refresh your bedding and curtains for a cosy bedroom. Optimise heating by cleaning vents and replacing filters. Organise winter gear near the entrance.

Disinfect high-touch areas to prevent the spread of germs. Add winter scents with candles or di users.

Transform your home into a cosy and clean sanctuary this winter season.

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.

metropol drive HABITS BAD DRIVING

A whopping 70% of New Zealanders occasionally get annoyed by their partner’s driving behaviour, a study among Kiwi motorists has found.

The research on road rage also shows that 79% of New Zealanders experience frustration on the road, with tailgating considered the worst o ence.

New Zealand roads are home to 4.5 million vehicles. Time2play took a peek under the bonnet and asked 1018 New Zealand motorists about their biggest frustrations on the road.

Men admitted to more road frustration than women, with 80% of those surveyed experiencing frustration in tra c, compared with 77% of women. Respondents annoyed by a partner’s

driving behaviour equated to 71% of men, and 69% women surveyed.

Tailgating topped the list of o ences, with 48% of respondents unhappy about it. Not using indicators (46%), cutting o other motorists (34%), ignoring the speed limit (33%), and using smartphones (31%) complete the top five biggest frustrations list.

Inside vehicles, the survey found that commenting on the driver’s driving behaviour is the biggest source of frustration (43%), followed by children fighting in the back seat (34%), comments on the condition of the car (32%), and discussions about the route (31%).

Now well into its fourth generation, the MX-5 has been tweaked, both outside and underneath, but is it possible for Mazda to make the MX-5 even better? Let’s see.

While still available as a retractable hardtop RF, the new MX-5 Roadster has added the GT emblem to its namesake and it will set you back $58,490 plus ORC. Aside from a new body colour, Platinum Quartz Metallic, the MX-5 GT gets a new sports performance package. This means a set of 17-inch Gunmetal BBS forged alloy wheels, Bilstein sports suspension dampers, Brembo front brakes, front suspension tower brace bar, gloss black door mirrors, and a twin exhaust.

The power still says the same in the form of the 2.0L Skyactiv-G four-cylinder petrol engine with 135kW/205Nm mated to a slick six-speed manual transmission. However, the biggest mechanical change comes from the MX-5’s newly developed Kinematic Posture Control technology. Basically, KPC gives the suspension more stability at high speed and allows the drive to turn more sharply the faster you go.

Inside, the driving position is still perfect. I think the clichéd expression “fits like a glove” is tailor made for the MX-5 GT. Everything is within easy reach and analogue instrument cluster, including that dominant central mounted rev counter, staring at you like

a spyglass. On board tech includes Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated seats, sat nav, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-tra c alert, lane departure warning and an audibly blissful 9-speaker BOSE stereo system.

Time to get in the zone. Drop the roof via the single clip, fold it away until it goes click and fire up that four pot. It still sounds throaty and mechanical, a calling card of MX-5s of old. As is the joyous bolt-action rifle-esque manual box.

The Bilstein shocks mean the bumps are slightly felt on the morning commute, but it is by no means unbearable. You may only have 150mm of ground clearance but you need not worry about scu ng that front lip on speed bumps and driveways.

It isn’t long before the temptation to push the MX-5 hard becomes too much to resist. It’s almost-psychic ability to change direction at the merest tug at the wheel left or right is stunning. The lack of weight coupled with that ample power package results in some serious fun being had every time you tackle a twisty section of tarmac.

The tweaks underneath courtesy of KPC do make a di erence too. It does feel just that little bit more stable at speed in the corners and it never once feels underdamped or wayward. It’s just fab.

The Mazda MX-5 is still a cracker, and these extra tweaks have only made it more desirable.

$79,990

2009 ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE

53,500km, 4.7 Litre V8 Coupe, 6 Speed SpeedShift

PRICE: $58,490 plus ORC

ENGINE: 2.0L Four Cylinder Petrol

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual

POWER: 135kW

TORQUE: 205Nm

FUEL CONSUMPTION: 6.8L/100km

WHEELS: 17-inch BBS Alloys

WEIGHT: 1052kg

Only 48,950km! 4.2L V8, ZF 6 spd transmission, 5 seats, NZ new, removable towbar. A luxurious family estate vehicle that is one to keep.

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

Beautiful second Gen Aston Martin V8 Vantage, with the larger 4.7L engine & clear tail lights. Crystal Key/push button start. The best start into supercar ownership, gorgeous looks, incredible power and simple to maintain. This car must be seen to be appreciated.

62,500km, 3.0 Straight 6 Twin Turbo, 7spd dual clutch, Black leather M-Sport seats, Extensive use of carbon fiber in and out this lightweight sports coupe is sure to please.

128,348km, LHD Coupe, Great looking C5 with the bulletproof 5.7L V8 (350 Chev), 6 spd auto, Petrol, 2-seater, Heads-up display, freshly serviced with 6 month WOF.

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$34,990

EURO EXPERTS AT YOUR SERVICE

For Auto Super Shoppe Sydenham, it’s all about a small, tight-knit team of automotive technicians.

Each key member of the team brings a wealth of experience and mechanical know-how from a wide range of automotive backgrounds, to give your pride and joy the best care possible.

Owner/operator Brian Hamilton has years of local experience under his belt. Brian started his apprenticeship in 2003, and has been a co-owner since 2017. Brian has a great reputation in customer service, and a loyal client base.

“The guys here have varied levels of expertise,” he says.

“Ivo is from Latvia, a country where European cars are very much the norm. As a result, his mechanical knowledge of European vehicles

has proved an invaluable addition to what we do.

“We are lucky to also have Brayden, an energetic second-year apprentice mechanic. Brayden is in a unique position,” says Brian.

“He is able to work beside Ivo and me all day, every day, and take everything on board.”

Since 2013, Auto Super Shoppe Sydenham – formally known as Magnum Service Centre – has been taking on jobs often thought too di cult for other workshops. Now, after being situated at its Brougham Street site since November 2021, the mantra of “no job too tough” for Brian, Ivo, and Brayden still rings true.

Call the team on 03

Riley McCallum

Ivo Primberis

Brian Hamilton

Brayden Sim

the european specialists christchurch european

Flagship 540 BHP RWD! Only 30,000kms from new. White with Two-tone Red/Black Leather R Sports Seats, 20” Black R Sports Alloys, Red Brake Calipers, Switchable Exhaust Button, LED Lighting, Optional Alcantara Sports Steering Wheel, Black Glass Panoramic Roof, NZ NAV/CD/AUX/Bluetooth Streaming, Reverse Camera, Push Button Start, Full Electrics etc. Classic Jaguar lines in a modern day Supercar!

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. One of the best looking Astons ever built!

NZ New just 2 owners! Additional lower Colour-coding in Corris Grey, 21” HSE Sports Alloys, Panoramic Sunroof, Heated Seats, Touch Screen Bluetooth Phone and Music/CD/AUX/NZ Nav/Camera, 8 Speed Automatic, 3.5 Tonne Factory Towbar, Black Badging and more. Black European Plates fitted. A very good-looking Diesel Range Rover Sport that is priced to sell!

Facelift model 510 BHP XKR 5.0 V8 Supercharged engine with further styling upgrades, R Grills, 20” Silver Factory R Alloys, Full Leather with Heated/Cooling Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Radar Adaptive Cruise Control, Bowers and Wilkins sound, NZ NAV/CD/AUX/Bluetooth Phone etc. These are hard to get in the Facelift XKR 5.0 V8!

Aston Martin’s 6.0 V12 Grand Tourer! Rare Silver Blonde Metallic with Dark Mocha Leather, Just 59,000kms from new, 20” 13MY Factory Sports Alloys fitted, LED Lighting, Clear rear tailights option, Rapide Logo in White stitch, Push Button Start, Electric/Memory Seats, Bluetooth, Cruise Control, Tinted Windows, Full Electrics etc. A stunning looking piece of British engineering and design!

NZ New. The ultimate Performance 7-Seater 320KW V8 Diesel! Factory Performance Pack- Added 4 Wheel Steering/Red Brake Calipers, Panoramic Sunroof, Heads-up, Radar Cruise Control, 360 Camera, BOSE Audio, 22” Audi Sport Alloys, 8 Spd Auto, Wireless Phone Charging, Audi MMI CD/Bluetooth Streaming/NZ Nav/Car Play and Reverse Camera, and more. These sound so good!.

Iconic 5.0 V8 engine with engaging 6 Spd Manual, 20” Roush Chrome Sports Alloys, Low 55,000kms from new- imported into NZ in 2014, only 2 owners, Stage 3 Upgraded Supercharger- this is circa 600BHP! Roush Factory Bodykit, Roush Racing Stripes in Blue, Roush Exhausts, JVC Bluetooth/NZ Radio/Camera, Privacy Glass, Cruise Control etc. A very cool bit of American Muscle!.

Silver with Luxury Black Mulliner Leather, 21” Polished Factory Sports Alloys, Heated/Electric/Memory Seats, LED Lighting, Panoramic Glass Roof, 4.0 V8 Bi-TDI 900 NM of Torque with 1100km range, Touch Screen NZ Nav/CD/AUX/Bluetooth/Phone and Camera, Mulliner Bentley embossed Stitching, Built-in Radenso Radar, Push Button Start and more. The epitomy of Luxury 4WD motoring.

NZ New, Registered and just delivered 3-4 weeks ago. Customer paid $311k including all Govt fees after a 9 month wait for it!. Mineral White with Black/Tan Special order Leather interior, Carbon Pack with Carbon Roof and detailing. 390kW 4.4 V8 Bi-Turbo, Heated/Cooling/ Memory Seats, Adaptive Radar Cruise Control, NZ NAV/Bluetooth Streaming/360 Cameras etc. Save yourself $ and avoid any wait.

Just 7,000kms from new! Striking Electric Blue Metallic, 17” Polished GT Sports Alloys, Sporty LED Running Lights, Radar Cruise Control, Privacy Glass, Part Leather/Velour GT Line Sports Seats, Heated Seats, Lane Assist, Full Digital Cockpit with Bluetooth Phone and Music/Car Play/360 Cameras etc. Late Model, Economical and full of spec!

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME WITH STUNNING SECTIONS FROM $425,000

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME WITH

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME WITH

Are you searching for the perfect space to build your dream home? Look no further than the stunning Cashmere Estate. Nestled in the lower slopes of the Port Hills only 12 minutes from the Christchurch CBD our subdivision offers the perfect lifestyle setting to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

Are you searching for the perfect space to build your dream home? Look no further than the stunning Cashmere Estate. Nestled in the lower slopes of the Port Hills only 12 minutes from the Christchurch CBD our subdivision offers the perfect lifestyle setting to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

Are you searching for the perfect space to build your dream home? Look no further than the stunning Cashmere Estate. Nestled in the lower slopes of the Port Hills only 12 minutes from the Christchurch CBD our subdivision offers the perfect lifestyle setting to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

Stage 2 sections are now available with elevated views, various sized sun drenched spacious lots and amenities all at your doorstep. With an abundance of walking trails, bike tracks and a large community greenspace, Cashmere Estate is perfect for a family who enjoys the outdoors and those wanting the space, serenity and beautiful landscape to call home.

Stage 2 sections are now available with elevated views, various sized sun drenched spacious lots and amenities all at your doorstep. With an abundance of walking trails, bike tracks and a large community greenspace, Cashmere Estate is perfect for a family who enjoys the outdoors and those wanting the space, serenity and beautiful landscape to call home.

Stage 2 sections are now available with elevated views, various sized sun drenched spacious lots and amenities all at your doorstep. With an abundance of walking trails, bike tracks and a large community greenspace, Cashmere Estate is perfect for a family who enjoys the outdoors and those wanting the space, serenity and beautiful landscape to call home.

Stage 2 developments are now nearing completion with section titles due September 2023.

Stage 2 developments are now nearing completion with section titles due September 2023.

House and land package now available from $995,000.

House and land package now available from $995,000.

Stage 2 developments are now nearing completion with section titles due September 2023.

House and land package now available from $995,000.

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Phone Chris: 027 730 4050

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Email: sales@cashmereestate.co.nz

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www.cashmereestate.co.nz

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