Nelson Magazine - August 2021 by Top South Media

AUGUST 2021

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Contents Features 10–12 Savouring every breath 17–19

Cawthron’s legacy

High Amez for musician

22–23

The science of a leader

25–27 Behind the bright red doors

10-12

30–33 Hungry Mako gear up for ‘three - peat’ 39–42 Fashion Week beckons 52–56 Chef’s Choice

Regular 15

A Day in the Life Of…

On the Street

28–29

Letters to Live By

17-19

59–60 Recipe 63–65 My Home 71–74 At Home 78

Gardening

Health

What’s On

88–92

Social Pages

93–96 Harcourts Real Estate

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Last month the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Aspire conference at Annesbrook Events Centre in Stoke. Speakers included Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran, Stuff CEO Sinead Boucher and Member of Parliament Stuart Nash, but the speaker who drew a standing ovation was Volker Kuntzsch, the new CEO of the Cawthron Institute.

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You may not have heard of Volker, I hadn’t until then. But his story is compelling and touching and he tells it in more detail for Nelson Magazine readers this month via an article by Tracy Neal.

COMPLIMENTARY,

As Volker leads the institute into a new era, we also reflect on its past as the institute celebrates 100 years in Nelson. Charles Anderson looked back at the man that made the institute possible and his vision for it. This issue has plenty more to read including Nelson designer Taylor Pumphrey’s journey to fashion week in Auckland later this month, the inspiring piece on Brittany Spencer and the season preview of our champion Mako by legendary sports journalist Peter Jones. I hope you enjoy it.

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“I often make an oat and lentil loaf with a lovely fresh salad on the side.”

“Can hummus be a meal? I make it with white beans, tahini and lots of garlic.”

“I made an amazing fish chowder the other night which went down well.”

“I always go to The Fat Tui for their ‘Muss Burger’, I travel in from Motueka most days to get it.”

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Things we love We think Nelson City Council have hit the mark and are loving the lights on upper Trafalgar Street which were turned on last month. The lights are the latest feature to make Trafalgar Square a stunning place to visit, dine and bring visitors.

Savouring every breath As a heathy and extremely active 23 year old, Brittany Spencer’s life was turned upside down. First a major leg injury during a surf lifesaving competition and then a pulmonary embolism which almost took her life. Since then she’s been on a mission to make the most of every breath she takes.

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hen Brittany Spencer walks up a steep incline on a cold winter day, the pinch in her chest is a chilling reminder of the day she nearly died. Brittany is grateful for every breath she draws after her young life was almost tragically cut short back in 2018. It was during surf lifesaving nationals that a three-metre wave kickstarted a series of harrowing events. Brittany was crewing an Inflatable Rescue Boat at Waihi Beach when they were launched high into the air.

that bad.” She was suffering from a pulmonary embolism and the next eight days would be a blur of specialists, blood thinners, drugs, pain, and nausea. Brittany was heartened by the love she was shown while sick. “It showed me who I could count on, the number of people who showed up for me was mind-blowing, I’m so lucky to have such amazing people in my life.” She continues to live each day with the same gratitude and happiness.

Sitting at the bow, Brittany landed heavily on the ball of her foot, breaking four metatarsals, snapping her Lisfranc ligament and dislocating several other bones

“I’m still here and I get to keep doing the things I love and spending time with people I love.” Brittany’s bubbly demeanour and infectiously positive attitude belie the trauma she endured.

A month after undergoing surgery to fuse her foot back together, she began to feel pain in her chest and back.

The road to recovery was a long one and Brittany began with small steps, such as walking to the kitchen and back.

Brittany dismissed it as merely sore muscles, but her mother had a gut feeling it was something much worse and insisted she go to the doctor.

“I was just so ready to get better, I’m not a good patient, I’m not good at staying still.” This attitude served her well in her rehabilitation.

A bed was quickly put aside for her at hospital as it was ascertained that a blood clot had formed during her surgery, with chunks of the clot breaking off and making their way through her heart and then into her lungs where they became caught.

“I wasn’t going to sit down and let it defeat me, I wanted to keep moving forward.” It had barely been a month when she jumped on a rowing machine and began to push herself again.

As she was rushed to the emergency department, her condition deteriorated quickly.

Despite her willpower though, the effects of her ordeal still lingered.

“I had a sense of impending doom which was really awful, I felt scared and vulnerable, like this was it.” Brittany was in agony every time she inhaled, exhaled, moved, or spoke.

“I had moments when I would get that chest pain which feels deceptively like a pulmonary embolism.” This sensation triggered flashbacks to being back in hospital, not knowing whether she would die.

“It was the most intense pain I’ve ever felt, I was holding my breath and almost passing out because it (breathing] hurt

This whole experience has made me so grateful, and I constantly remind myself of that. I just want to get the most out of life and enjoy everything I do.

ABOVE: Brittany in Nelson Hospital after she suffered a pulmonary embolism which threatened her life. LEFT: Health and fitness is a big part of Brittany’s life and has helped her recovery.

“I would get that fear again and be right back in that bed, terrified.” It was a new experience for the young woman who had never shied away from a challenge. “I’m not used to feeling scared and I’d get angry that I was scared, so I had to learn to process that.” Fast forward three years and Brittany has returned to IRB racing, completed a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation, raced in the Port Nelson Sea Swim Series, achieved the highest surf lifesaving qualification, is consistently breaking personal bests in her strength training and recently undertook her first threeday snow trek up to Lake Angelus.

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“My lung doesn’t love going up hills or the cold, but we went up to about 1800m and the fact that I could do that was unreal.” She does not take for granted how close she came to death just three years ago and how far she has come since. “I have had quite a few moments when I thought ‘I can’t believe I get to do this, I am so lucky to be alive.’” Her life heavily revolves around health and fitness, with the 26-year-old working her dream job as a strength and conditioning coach at Tasman Performance. “I love just seeing what the human body can do and the fact I get to help people, encourage them, and give them the training and tools to achieve their goals, is pretty cool.” Brittany says the incident gave her a deeper understanding of the physiology of the body as well as personal recovery experience to help coach her clients to optimal health. “I learnt a lot about the recovery process that I now use on a daily basis with clients.”

ABOVE: Brittany at Lake Angelus in the Nelson Lakes National Park recently. RIGHT: IRB racing is where Brittany first injured her leg, she is back out on the water and says she’s loving it.

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Brittany celebrates the anniversary of her pulmonary embolism on May 10 with an ocean swim, coffee with a friend and a ‘crazy’ activity in what she has coined her ‘lucky lung day.’ “This whole experience has made me so grateful, and I constantly remind myself of that. I just want to get the most out of life and enjoy everything I do.” Though she has a 50 per cent chance of getting another clot, Brittany refuses to let a statistic rule her life. “If something happens, that is out of my control. I would much rather get on with life and do these crazy things that I get to do. I’m not going to live in fear based on a 50 per cent chance.”

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A Day in the Life Of... Hoody Time Joey Talmage (AKA Hoody Time) is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who has made Nelson his home since 2017. You may have seen him on-stage at various festivals and events around town including Bay Dreams and Nelson city’s New Year’s Eve party. He runs us through his typical day.

The plants approve of their new home. I’m off to Room Twenty5 in Richmond to record some music with the wickedly talented Bosho. Bo – if you’re reading this and we have not finished tracking my EP, my bad. Call me. Chur.

5pm 7pm

Oops. We bought more plants (thank you Hope Nurseries)…

Yes, sometimes you do spend two hours eating world class sushi. And would you look at that? It’s magically Thursday, so naturally the move is Kismet on Hardy for open mic night. I’m gonna slam a few tunes with Genre Fluid, Ben Dixon will probably play my favourite tunes of his, some gin will be responsibly consumed.

9.30pm

Great. I’m alive again, my teeth are brushed, the plants are watered, my clothes match, I’m not garbage. If it’s a weekday, I’m putting in the yards for HotHouse Creative where I work as a writer and digital marketing specialist. But today is Saturday so I’ve finally made it to the Saturday Market with my fiancée, Liat. Time to order a Chicksilog from Arnel’s Filipino joint.

To cook or not to cook? Nah. Just kidding, I already called Yuki and got a spot for Liat and myself at Wafu Bistro.

I’m quite the night owl so I get some of my best work done in the three - four hours before I call it a day. This time of year, that means booking tour dates and securing some festival appearances. I run the three-screen offensive: bookings on a laptop, socials on the phone, and some documentary about whales on the TV in the background. Mmm. My retinas.

1am

8am 10.09am 10.14am

Shower and skin care routine. I use a regimen by Native Junkie featuring hemp and native NZ botanicals. Every day. It’s why I shine.

12pm

My alarm has already gone off and now the first, and hopefully the only ‘snooze’ follows suit. Yes, I’m getting up. And don’t let anyone tell you the only way to be successful is to wake up early and… blah blah blah. People ain’t the same!

1pm

…ish. I usually wake up initially at a reasonable hour. Check my emails/socials, decide if my existence is actually required this early. Today it was not. Back to sleep.

11am

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(Sunday) It’s bedtime. Between HotHouse and Hoody Time I actually work quite a bit, so when I wake up on Sunday I don’t want to do anything. Or maybe I want to do something that feels like doing nothing. Sometimes that’s a quick stroll to Eclectic and Rack Diggers for some antiquing and vintage streetwear shopping, sometimes it’s a drive to Kaiteriteri Beach and a day in the sun. No matter what’s on the schedule though, it’s great to wake up every day in Nelson.

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Cawthron’s legacy From humble beginnings as a teenage early Nelson settler, Thomas Cawthron ended up donating an equivalent of $100 million to the city with an impact that is tangible with just a short walk around the CBD. On the 100th anniversary of the founding of his crowning achievement, the Cawthron Institute, Charles Anderson looks at his legacy.

Cawthron, Thomas, Tyree Collection, Nelson Provincial Museum, Photo Coll Ref 58368.

t was an unexceptional beginning for young immigrant Thomas Cawthron when he boarded a ship for his new life on the other side of the world. He was only 15 and a middle child when he climbed onto the Mary on October 27, 1848. His father, an oil and paint salesmen, his stepmother and five siblings were all with him. It’s not clear what propelled his father, James, into the decision to make the largely unknown journey across treacherous seas. But England, and Europe, was in the midst of an economic slump known as the ‘Hungry Forties’, and that was enough to propel them to travel from their home in Surrey to London and then onto New Zealand. The passage took four long months amid wild weather and less than favourable conditions. But, eventually, Thomas and his family stepped off the Mary and onto new shores. It was February 1849, in the very early years of European settlement of Nelson. Those settlers were told that area was ripe for reward, with just a bit of hard work and dedication. Only a year earlier a local firm began to issue their own onepound notes under the name of the so-called ‘Nelson Bank’. Opportunity was there for opportunists, it seems. The problem, for Thomas, was that when he arrived the only hard work available to him was manual labour on a farm. He found that his body was ill-suited to such an occupation. So, instead, he sought out a distant relative, William ‘Barney’ Rhodes in Wellington. He was said to have “shrewd judgment, unflagging energy, and sheer determination”. Rhodes was known for his frugal ways and ability to create wealth, and had done exactly that in Wellington and the wider region. So, Thomas travelled there to learn about the merchant and trading industry, the fields where Rhodes had built up his business. But only three years later gold was discovered in Ballarat in Australia’s Victoria and Thomas smelled his own opportunity. It was one, however, that did not eventuate. He did not strike it rich there. But he did learn about prospecting and became a successful contractor supplying necessities to miners there.

Thomas took that concept and returned to Nelson in 1854, largely due to the bad health of his father and the death of his brother. The plan, however, was always to return to Australia, but he never did. A short while later, the copper mines on Nelson’s Dun Mountain and the coal mine in Enner Glynn opened. Thomas leaned in with what he had discovered in Victoria and began contracting work with the miners. Soon he began loaning money to them and his wealth began to grow. By 1859, Thomas had shifted his attention to Nelson’s ever-increasing shipping trade. He found himself in charge of several shipping companies for the next 25 years. He acted as an agent, collector of wharfages and a trader. Then, when the Union Steam Ship Company bought out the company Thomas was working for, he also acquired a monopoly of agencies. Again, his wealth grew. Thomas controlled the shipping of coal between the West Coast and Australia and also invested heavily in property, shares, mortgages and other institutions. He had become a tall, broad-shouldered man, somewhat stooped and slow of speech. But no-one could deny his influence in the burgeoning city of Nelson. By 1884, Thomas was retired and began to think about his legacy. He relied on his friends to suggest ways to spend his money to benefit the city of Nelson. He had built up a reputation of being somewhat of a recluse. However, Thomas did have friends, so when deciding on where to put his wealth he turned to well-known locals, Fred Gibbs, the headmaster of Nelson College, and Joseph Cock, a fellow businessman who made his money in Dun Mountain mining. Cock had described Thomas Cawthron as “the personification of compound interest” and now it was time to put that to work. The pair were so prominent in the community they were able to encourage Thomas to invest his money in projects for the benefit of many future generations of Nelsonians.

Following a suggestion from Cock and Gibbs, Thomas, in a will drawn up in London in 1902, bequeathed £231,000 – practically the whole of his estate. It was tagged to the development of an “Industrial and Technical School, Institute and Museum to be called the Cawthron Institute.

Thomas Cawthron, Nelson Provincial Museum, FN Jones collection 6x8_8

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RICH HAY The Cawthron Institute today – In 1902 Thomas Cawthron bequeathed practically the whole of his estate to the development of an “industrial and technical school, institute and museum to be called the Cawthron Institute”. Above is the institute’s world-class aquaculture facility at The Glen.

These projects included the financing of the Church Steps in 1912-1913, costing £1800; the gift of an £1800 organ to the Nelson School of Music in 1913 and the 1913 purchase of over 2000 acres near Dun Mountain for a nature park, to be named Cawthron Park. He also paid for part of the Rocks Road chains, made donations towards a public hospital and a nurses' home, and smaller donations towards the Nelson Institute. However, his greatest memorial is the Cawthron Institute, which was established after his death. Following a suggestion from Cock and Gibbs, Thomas, in a will drawn up in London in 1902, bequeathed £231,000 – practically the whole of his estate. It was tagged to the development of an “Industrial and Technical School, Institute and Museum to be called the Cawthron Institute”. The total of his donations is thought to have exceeded $100 million in today’s money. However, he wrote that he was shocked at the “blazoning forth in public print” of his benefactions. However, Thomas wrote to a friend of Sydney that he hoped “the clamour…will have died down before I return”. The Cawthron Institute was officially opened in 1921 with Thomas Easterfield, emeritus professor of chemistry at Victoria University College, as its first director. The delays were largely due to the New Zealand government's insistence that £40,000 in stamp duty was owed on the bequest. This decision was disputed and was subject to repeated legal challenges over the following 18 years.

With more than 300 staff spread out over several facilities, the Cawthron Institute has made its name from being at the cutting edge of the science of water in New Zealand. As the aquaculture industry has grown over recent decades, Cawthron’s work in researching the growth of shellfish and finfish breeding, as well as managing marine pests and diseases has led to better productivity across the industry. It has also helped create new technologies to put New Zealand and the region at the forefront of aquaculture. But now, after 50 years, the Cawthron has outgrown its Halifax St premises. It has partnered with Port Nelson and the Nelson City Council to look at developing a Science and Technology Precinct at the port. Overseeing the next stage of Cawthron’s legacy change is new chief executive Volker Kuntzsch, who was appointed in February with a background of more than 30 years in the marine science and seafood industry. The vision for Cawthron's future would be as a hub to bring different groups together to help solve problems for industries and the environment. These would range from big environmental challenges such as climate change, to developing green protein from the ocean as a more sustainable alternative to land-based protein. Thomas Cawthron never got to see his most significant donation come to fruition. He died at his Examiner Street home in Nelson, on 8 October 1915, six years before the institute fully opened. But, now, 100 years on, it’s a legacy a 15-year-old boy from Surrey, England could scarcely have imagined.

Fellworth House was purchased in 1920 as the Institute's temporary premises. It remained the home of Cawthron Institute for the following 50 years, before moving to Halifax St. The work of the Cawthron Institute has included major research in the areas of soils, agriculture and biochemistry, and it has played an important role in stimulating government scientific research.

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High Amez for musician Amy Cunningham, who performs as Amez, is a trained classical pianist, a world away from her high-tempo drum and bass single released last month. Nelson Magazine catches up with the busy musician/ businesswoman/mother.

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Your latest song, Next Wave, has just been released, where did you get the inspiration for the song? The idea stems from those epic nights out that you don’t want to end. The impromptu ‘next wave’ with mates, telling stories and watching the sun come up. How would you describe Next Wave? Next Wave is a vocal dance track that fits in the liquid drum and bass genre. You trained as a classic pianist, how did you transition into electronica?

into a house or drum and bass track, but I hadn’t met the right person to make that happen. A friend introduced me to DJ Serpico (Ryan Beehre) who is a DJ/producer from Minuit fame, and we hit it off musically. It’s great to finally be doing what I have always wanted to do and Ryan has been a big part of that. How does it make you feel to hear your song on the radio? It was pretty mind blowing at first. Originally my ultimate dream was to hear my tracks played on George FM. Now both Next Wave and Home (my debut track) have been played on there, so I need a new goal!

I have always loved dance music. After I graduated from Auckland University with a Bachelor of Music and also gained an ATCL (Associate of the Trinity College of London) in solo piano, I needed a change from the hours of practice, study and performance. I still love classical music. I’m not so interested in studying/playing it anymore but I’m grateful for the foundation it has given me.

You own a local business as well as being a mother to young children, how do you possibly fit this in?

Since moving to Nelson 10 years ago I have been on a new contemporary journey, which has included being a lead vocalist, back up vocalist and playing keys in bands, most recently in a band that I’m still very much a part of called Sonoraw.

What would be your ultimate dream in your music career?

I also started doing more song writing over the last few years and always wanted to write a song that would be produced

I don’t think juggling several balls in the air is that unusual these days but for me it’s more that music is my art form and it’s part of who I am. If I don’t make time for it - be it song writing, performing, jamming, recording - my soul feels a bit hollow. So, I have to make time for it.

Oh this is a good question and really made me think! Writing music that people enjoy and resonate with on some level is always the aim. Having a track make the top 40 wouldn’t be too bad either!

TRACY NEAL Cawthron CEO Volker Kuntzsch says Nelson embraces opportunity for change like no other place he’s lived.

The science of a leader Understanding the natural order of things is second nature to Volker Kuntzsch. It’s how this German-born, African-raised zoologist ended up as the Cawthron’s new boss, writes Tracy Neal.

n Honours Degree in giraffes and a Master’s Degree in bat-eared foxes from a South African university might well have led Volker Kuntzsch down a different path.

In 2019 he won the Rabobank Leadership Award and was a finalist in the Chief Executive of the Year category at the 2019 Deloitte Top 200 Awards.

The one he chose has led him to Nelson, and the post as latest CEO of New Zealand’s largest independent science organisation.

It was during his time with Sanford in Auckland that he forged links with the Cawthron, through the work of Nelson-based greenshell mussel technology and production organisation SPATnz.

The position, which he took up in March, blends his talent for management and his love of science and has placed him in the city that first took his fancy in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He once travelled widely as a fish buyer for the European market, and Nelson was a dot on the map.

“That gave me an insight into the Cawthron, but I must admit when I left Sanford I didn’t expect I’d one day work for it.

“I always thought New Zealand – and especially Nelson, was a place I wanted to live one day.”

“At that time, it was all about just taking a break. Four months later I was approached and that planted the seed to start thinking about it, and what became quite a process from there.”

Volker’s international career in the seafood industry includes senior executive roles in Tokyo, Namibia, Germany, and the United Kingdom. He also served as president of Nippon Suisan (USA), and president and CEO of King & Prince Seafood Corp (USA), before moving to New Zealand in 2013 to become CEO of the Sanford fishing company.

Volker says Nelson’s drawcard was also its faint reminder of home in Namibia and South Africa - places embedded in his soul for reasons beyond where his roots lie. He was in his late 20s when his first wife and two-year-old daughter were killed in a car accident as he was pulling into port from a fishing trip, ending life as he knew it in Africa.

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Those who know the Cawthron speak very highly of it. Our biggest challenge is to be a bit more exposed, to make more people aware of who we are and what we do.

“I’d been at sea for two weeks and they were on the way to pick me up with a driver from the fishing company, and they never arrived.”

Volker says they have a responsibility to find ways to stop further degradation of coastal and freshwater, while not closing their eyes to the need to adapt, to survive long-term.

A year later, despite the support of the town in which they had lived, Volker needed to move on and returned to Germany. Parallel to his career trajectory were subsequent marriages and children.

He believes that solving the riddle around emissions reduction might rest with our oceans, which play a critical role in capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere – a key contributor to the speed of current climate change.

“Stellenbosch near Capetown has a bit of the same atmosphere you have in Nelson. It’s quite colonial, with tree-lined streets and it’s very welcoming. The spirit here was what really impressed me.

Oceans are natural carbon sinks which help to buffer the continued emissions from human activity, but they are under immense strain.

“It’s the only place in the world really - and I travelled a lot as a fish buyer, where I met suppliers who would welcome me to their homes for a barbecue.

Volker says shifting the focus from the land to the oceans as a platform for planting and growing might be a way to help extract CO2 from the atmosphere, to reduce the rate at which our climate is warming.

“I’ve not come across that anywhere else in the world – but being welcomed with open arms is typical South African behaviour as well.”

“New Zealand has the fourth largest exclusive economic zone in the world, we are very alone in the South Pacific, and we should be the ones thinking about this.

Volker says part of what he plans to do in his new role is lift the institute’s profile.

“I see this as our opportunity to somehow stimulate thinking on how to make an impact on this front; to invest in something that would benefit humankind.

“Those who know the Cawthron speak very highly of it. Our biggest challenge is to be a bit more exposed, to make more people aware of who we are and what we do, even here in Nelson.” The Cawthron is one of Nelson’s largest employers, with 300 highly-skilled staff from 35 different countries. They deliver science that helps to protect the environment and support the sustainable development of primary industries in New Zealand and worldwide. Volker says the central aim always has been, and will continue to be, the provision of world-class science for a better future.

“It sounds very ideological, but we have to be courageous, and we have to think more.” A more immediate challenge is dealing with the impact of Covid on the Cawthron’s workforce, half of whom are aged under 35 and many with families overseas they have not seen in a while. “You do experience increasing mental health issues, just with people being very frustrated, and not knowing what is going to happen.”

“Ideally, we all want to make a difference, and do something that moves us in the right direction.

Volker wants to ensure that the work he and the Cawthron does contributes to the opportunities he wants for his children, and what will be their children.

“It’s fantastic we have this team of 300 who are all about doing that, but I’m guessing most people won’t know what we do when we say we’re involved in coastal and freshwater science.”

“I showed a photo at the recent Aspire Conference of my young daughter, and said I want her to one day say, ‘thank you, dad, for what you have done’, and not, ‘Dad – what have you done’.”

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Past president and life member Barbara Watt and current President Harriet Whinney.

Behind the bright red doors For 95 years the Nelson Women’s Club has been a place of friendship and activities. Adrienne Matthews takes a look behind its famous red doors on upper Trafalgar St. Words: Adrienne Matthews

ear the top of Trafalgar Street is a pair of curious red doors. Step through the doorway and you are drawn straight into a living and very active piece of Nelson’s history, the Nelson’s Women’s Club. Established on July 26 1926, this is no quirky relic from the past but a warm and inviting place to which women of all ages can come to enjoy each other’s company.

The founding group quickly established a formal set of rules along which to run the organisation and once necessary building repairs were completed and the rooms furnished, the Nelson Women’s Club was officially launched on 17 November 1926 with catering provided for three hundred. The annual joining fee was two pounds and two shillings, in today’s money around $190.

Previously the prerogative of men, the female equivalent of Gentlemen and Workingmen’s clubs did not make an appearance in New Zealand until the 1890s. In Nelson a group of sixty ladies had their first meeting in the Haire Mai Room of the building, previously home to the Nelson Institute. Present at the occasion were mostly ladies of prominent Nelson families. Owned since 1925 by the Nelson City Council, the building’s top floor was leased to the club for thirty-five shillings a week.

The women who are members these days joined for very similar reasons to the early ones who came for a break from family life and a chance to meet up with friends whenever they came to town. Life Member Barbara Watt and current President Harriet Whinney concur that the club was a “life saver” for them. Barbara joined the club when she moved to Nelson in the early 1990s. “I knew no one”, she says. “I joined the Bridge Circle and since then have made so many dear friends”.

Harriet arrived in New Zealand from England eleven years ago to a “new country and a new town. I soon saw the club as like an umbrella”, she says, “something you can dip in and out of, attending which Circles you enjoy and making friends along the way”. The building itself was constructed in 1897 by the Vining family. It is listed by the Historic Places Trust as a Grade 2 Heritage Building, meaning it has historical and cultural value and needs preserving for future generations. In 1965 the City Council put it up for sale and the Club’s members who had been renting it for thirty-nine years were determined to purchase it. They raised money from fundraising activities and debentures taken up by individual members, which was no mean feat, and by 1980 the building was completely paid off. Their tenants on the ground floor have included various eateries including the iconic Chez Eelco and, these days, Harry’s Hawker House. Elected officials of the Club are always extremely busy, not least with the maintenance of the building. Despite the excellent quality and strength of the original structure, a few essential repairs have needed to be made throughout the years. In 1992 local businesses were astonished to see a large crane lifting a new, earthquake-strengthened south wall into place and more recently the verandah has been completely refurbished thanks to several heritage grants.

The latter is a piece de resistance. Its elegant windows, interspersed with green Victorian-style panes, look through a leafy canopy onto the upper end of Trafalgar St and the church steps, the perfect place for a morning coffee. The large main meeting/dining space is a study in elegance with a high tongue and groove ceiling painted a crisp white, ornate lighting and room to seat up to a hundred. The library has an array of photos of each of the Club’s past patrons. Beginning with Lady Alice Ferguson, they were all wives of New Zealand’s Governor Generals until the appointment of Cath Tizard as Governor General in 1990 put an end to this tradition. In pride of place here also is a letter to the Club from Winston Churchill, received in 1945 as a thank you for the Club’s support. These days the Club has its own daily part-time housekeeper who ensures it is always kept spick and span and that there is a cup of tea or coffee readily available. It is a place that members can use whenever they choose as well as being the venue for many of the Circle activities. Activities are many and varied and centre mostly around groups of women who meet to share common interests. They date back to the early beginnings of the club with the establishment of the Bridge Circle. This was followed soon after in 1927 by French and Literary, Arts and Crafts, Drama and Garden Circles. These days, while the others remain,

Mrs Noble, Miss Nevin, Miss Tucker, Mrs Nightingale, Miss Bisley and Mrs Harley celebrating 40 years of the Women's Club with a luncheon in 1966.

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We want to be able to share this wonderful venue and its long history with new generations of women. They will take up the mantle and continue the Club on when it is our time to hand over the reins.

there is no French Circle. There are additions of an Evening Circle that appeals to women who work during the day, Morning Coffee, Keep Fit, Genealogy, Mahjong, Arts and Artisans, Singing, Techno, and Friday Friends. As Harriet explains, “any member can set up a Circle and any member can attend any meeting that takes their interest”. Barbara caused a furore in 1994 when she arrived at the Club wearing trousers. A special committee meeting took place and permission was given for members to wear such attire from then forward. These days no such strictures occur. As Harriet is keen to point out, “Anyone is welcome to apply to join. There is absolutely no exclusivity here”. Celia Dasler is one of the younger members and joined five years ago. “I was drawn in by those red doors”, she laughs. “I’d always been curious about what went on there. When I saw the ambience of the rooms and the old world charm I was captivated. I have since introduced friends to the Club and they just love it. So many women hide their light under a bushel and here they can be themselves and enjoy the company of others”, she says, “the older members have such wonderful stories to tell and this is a great place to hear those too”. “For older members, the Club is a home away from home and the centre of their week, and we are their family”, explains Harriet. With current paid up membership of one hundred and thirty, there are a growing number of younger women joining which pleases the committee. “We want to be able to share this wonderful venue and its long history with new generations of women”, says Harriet. “They will take up the mantle and continue the Club on when it is our time to hand over the reins”. At only $90 for a year’s subscription, membership is very appealing.

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Harriet looking at the leather folder in the library which holds the Certificate of Title Under Land Transfer Act.

One aspect particularly appreciated by members is that the Club is not a networking organisation. They are not permitted to use the venue to attract clients and, as Harriet explains, “speakers are not allowed to sell their wares here”. This helps to maintain it as a peaceful place that is simply for the enjoyment and the sociability of its members. “It is completely remarkable that for ninety-five years this place has been run continually by presidents, committee and a housekeeper, and is as strong today as it ever was”, Celia says.

BRENT MCGILVARY

Mani Kumar Pradhan with his wife Sunita and children Melissa and Shristi.

Letters to Live By

From Nepal to Nelson Our Letters to Live By column asks Nelsonians to pen a letter to their fellow citizens, telling their story. This month read how Nelson Recycling Centre yard manager Mani Kumar Pradhan spent 18 of his formative years in a refugee camp in Nepal. Mani moved to Nelson 10 years ago where he has carved out a whole new life. He urges more Nelsonians to count their blessings.

y name is Mani – if you say it, it sounds like “money”. I came to New Zealand on the 5th of May 2010, three years after the International Organisation of Migrants began the process of offering us third country settlement. Lots of my friends from the village, they went to America. I was supposed to go there too but my mother was already in New Zealand, so came here too. I am 32, and I’ve spent almost 18 years of my life in a refugee camp. When I think about that, it was lots of fun, but we also had lots of struggles. There were lots of things we wanted that weren’t possible to get. If we wanted to eat meat, it took a week’s wages to buy it.

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Just imagine a big village with thousands of people living in it, in really small huts. We had to fetch water from the tanks in the morning to make breakfast, and if you had animals – goats, pigs, or chickens – they had to be fed before we went to school. As far as I know we’d been kicked out of Bhutan on human rights issues. My father was pure Hindu, and my parents became scared when many people started to get arrested and put in jail. There was a lot of violence, so they crossed the border and settled in Nepal. I don’t remember Bhutan. What I know is only what I can see on the map, a tiny landlocked country with two different

types of people, the Bhutanese and the Lhotshampa (a Hindu population of ethnic Nepali descent). My memory of life in Nepal…all I can see is my refugee life. We were called refugees by the Nepalese people, we were not allowed to go further than 30 kilometres from the camp, and we faced discrimination by the local people. (A large percentage of the Bhutanese population has fled the country, mainly to Nepal and India. In the mid-1980s, the Nepalese government passed citizenship laws that provided a legal basis for declaring many Lhotshampa to be ‘non-nationals.’ Escalating discrimination throughout the 1980s and early 1990s led to the largescale movement of Lhotshampa refugees to countries around the world.) My first memory of New Zealand was like, WOW! I never thought I’d ride in an aeroplane in my life. It was my number one dream. In May 2010, five of us including my dad, cousins and stepmother arrived at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre in Auckland. We stayed there for six weeks, learning about life in New Zealand; how to use a card to go shopping, about the schools and the doctors, and what to do if we were confronted with racism.

I have worked hard and saved enough to buy our first home in February 2020. It felt like I owned all the land in the world. It was amazing, unbelievable. We never, ever had our own house.

It was my choice to come to Nelson. At first it was hard. Local people shouted, “you bloody Indian, go back to your country”, or “you little Asian, go back to your country.” I do get asked where I’m from, quite a lot: “Are you from… America?” No. “Are you from Fiji?” No. “Where are you from?” and I say, “I’m from 8848 – Top of the World”, and they go, “where is that”? I tell them Nepal, and they go, “oooh, where is that?” (8848 is reference to the height in metres of Mount Everest). I’ve been at the recycling centre for six years now and I love it there. I love that we save lots of goodies from going down the hole to landfill. Basically, the community gives to us and we give back to the community. I have worked hard and saved enough to buy our first home in February 2020. It felt like I owned all the land in the world. It was amazing, unbelievable. We never, ever had our own house. I met my wife Sunita, here in Nelson. She was born in Nepal, but her parents were also from Bhutan, and also came here as refugees. Sunita lived in the flat in Victory where my friend lived. We never spoke, and then I sent her a friend request on Facebook, and she accepted. We didn’t talk for a long time, we just talked on social media. Now we have five-year-old Melissa and four-month-old Shristi. My view is that all of us here in New Zealand are immigrants of one sort or another. I think for Nelson people, just respect each other and live life happily without hurting others. See the good and be positive because we live in the most peaceful country on the entire planet. Compiled by Tracy Neal

Hungry Mako gear up for ‘three-peat’ Given that the Mako shark is reputed to be the fastest fish in the ocean it is fitting that their rugby personification, the Tasman Mako, have risen to the top of the provincial rugby pool with astonishing speed.

Words: Peter Jones

PHOTOSPORT

f winning back-to-back NPC premiership titles was not enough to underline Tasman’s status as one of the nation’s rugby powerhouses, the naming of the first All Blacks squad for 2021 confirmed it. Seven Tasman players were included in the 36-man squad, comfortably the highest representation from any provincial union. Tyrel Lomax, Shannon Frizell, David Havili, Will Jordan and Sevu Reece have previously worn the fern, while Ethan Blackadder and Finlay Christie were newcomers to the exclusive club. This is an eyebrow-raising statistic, especially for a union that has existed for just 15 seasons and was such an uneasy alliance to begin with. Traditionally, All Blacks squads have been dominated by players from such fertile rugby breeding grounds as Auckland, Canterbury, Wellington, Otago and Waikato. Now the country’s newest union has become a major player. Six of the seven Tasman All Blacks played their first provincial match in Mako colours, illustrating the fact that the pathway to the top is now clearly signposted for those outside the big cities. Of course, in the modern era, being chosen at the top level generally precludes participation at provincial level, meaning Tasman will likely lose seven players from their roster as they bid for a ‘three-peat’ of premiership titles in the Bunnings NPC, which begins in early August. However, as the team and their management have shown in recent times, their ability to develop and adapt to changing circumstances and personnel is a key component in their success. Just two of their 2021 All Blacks, Havili and Christie, were part of the team which so dramatically claimed last year’s NPC title at Eden Park and, while they will be sorely missed, their absence merely opens the door for others. The return to full time action this year of former All Blacks prop Atu Moli, plus locks Pari Pari Parkinson and Quinten Strange, whose 2020 seasons were blighted by injury will add heft and experience to the tight five. Strange is a likely captaincy option with Havili back in black, while Mitch Hunt is another possibility.

SHUTTERSPORT

LEFT: The Mako celebrate their 2020 success. ABOVE: Mako fans in Nelson and Marlborough have helped drive the team to back-to-back NPC titles. The absence of the talismanic Havili has been offset by the recent signing of utility back Tom Marshall, a former Mako player who provides a similar skill set to Havili. A newcomer on the Tasman rugby scene this season is incoming chief executive officer Lyndon Bray. The former international referee says he could not resist the opportunity to become part of the fledgling union’s “magical” journey. “What they have done with the branding and how the Tasman Mako has evolved is really quite magical.

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“That excited me and there was another factor … I’m not sure how many people inside the region realise how powerful the Mako image is outside of Marlborough and Nelson. When you talk to people around the country they generally say that I support Auckland or whoever, but their second favourite team is the Mako. “Despite the struggles that came with [Tasman’s formation] what has come out of it is really powerful.”

“COVID put us behind the eight-ball going into this season, so this is a chance for us to get things right … with the support of all the clubs, with the clubs owning their direction and us knowing how we support them. If we get to that point, I would be a very happy man.” The Mako kick off their NPC campaign on Sunday August 8, with an away match against Bay of Plenty in Tauranga.

Lyndon is very aware that, with the new role, comes a multitude of challenges, especially in the community rugby space. “Part of our challenge is how we connect into the clubs, who are such a part of the rich history of the game. “To that end we are hoping, towards the end of August, to bring [the clubs] together for a hui and think, how do we work together, what’s [Tasman rugby’s role] and then get some strong club input into what that looks like. “Rather than jump in and make change, we want to take the clubs with us on that journey.” He says the issues facing the game here are no different to the rest of the country. “Player numbers will always be a challenge, plus getting the right structures for our competitions. “The transition from age group to club players is also a major issue for us all … this region has some unique challenges also, such as the fact a lot of kids are going to naturally move away to university. “There is also a need to engage players with talent … not only to play for their clubs, but to keep them in the game as they go from school level to clubs … then developing them further.” To that end, Lyndon says the union is putting more resources into that area, including setting up a “community-related” gym in Marlborough catering not only for elite players, but also for club and school teams. Looking ahead, Lyndon has defined goals for Tasman rugby. “I would like to see that, prior to the end of 2021, we are crystal clear about our vision and direction for club rugby.

SHUTTERSPORT

Nelson’s Tom Marshall is back for the Mako for the 2021 season.

SHUTTERSPORT

Quinten Strange is a key member of the leadership group.

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elson Orthodontics is proud to promote dental safety by supplying mouth guards to the Mako team and to over 70,000 junior players in the Tasman region over the past 18 years. We look forward to working alongside the Tasman Mako again this season and being a part of the excitement they bring to our region.

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n 2020 Nelson Forests rebranded as OneFortyOne. We continue to support the local community; growing, harvesting and processing trees. OneFortyOne New Zealand Forests and Kaituna Sawmill are proud to sponsor and support the Tasman Mako. All the best for another great season.

HARRINGTON EYECARE

nce again Harrington Eyecare is proud to support the Tasman Mako and we wish the team all the best for the upcoming season. We are sure you will do the province proud once again. Fins up from Richard and the Harrington Eyecare team.

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Stewart Builders once again is pleased to support and be part of the 2021 Tasman Mako season. Locally owned and operated and like Tasman Mako, J Stewart Builders have built up a strong and dedicated team. Jason and his team would like to wish the Mako all the best for the upcoming season!

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t Nelmac we’re a vertically integrated team of ecology-led strategists, planners, designers and production and implementations specialists dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our natural environments. We are proud to work on Trafalgar Park, the home of our Mighty Mako, to keep the park in top condition for our team. Go the Mako for another smashing season!

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or 50 years the Norton name has been synonymous with all things to do with swimming pools. We are very proud to be sponsoring the Tasman Mako team. Top of the South’s Compass Pool dealer, Aquanort Pools has the expertise to be able to offer a complete one-stop pool service. Come on in and see our professional fully trained staff for expert advice.

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s a sponsor of the Tasman Mako, CNX couldn’t be prouder of our local team! We wish our back-to-back Premiership champions all the best for another successful season!

e’re owned by our clients and committed to our communities.NBS have Tasman Rugby’s back for three more years - the new agreement incorporates sponsorship of the Tasman Mako men’s and women’s teams as back of jersey sponsor, and community rugby in the region, continuing a partnership that began in 2014. FinzUp and go the Mighty Mako! 0800 101 700 nbs.co.nz NBS is not a registered bank

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s we step out of our community rugby coaching duties for 2021, the Intesafety team are looking forward to helping the Mako in the season ahead. Like the recent success of the Mako on the field, Intesafety aims to support your business on its journey to make Health and Safety easier and more effective for your business. We specialise in developing the leadership, developing systems, conducting investigations, risk assessment and audits to suit your needs.

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Fashion Week beckons Nelson woman Taylor Pumphrey is already turning heads in the New Zealand fashion world, only months after graduating with a degree in fashion design from Otago Polytechnic. She was recently named overall winner at the 11th annual Miromoda fashion design competition in Wellington for her collection Tangible, which also won the Emerging Designer category. It will now feature at this month’s New Zealand Fashion Week. She spoke with Tracy Neal about fashion, family and her ideal future.

JAMIE HORSEFIELD Alesha Pyers models Taylor's Tangible collection which will feature at Fashion Week.

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weighted blanket of the type used in occupational therapy was the genesis of an attention-grabbing fashion collection, that will now be seen on the catwalk at this month’s New Zealand Fashion Week. Taylor Pumphrey’s collection, Tangible, is a waypoint on the chart she hopes will lead to bigger things in the vast and varied world of fashion. The collection explores touch, emotion and the space between the tangible and intangible. It includes woollen handknitted jerseys, original digital prints made from silk crepe de chine and a loose-fitting cream dress with textured drop gather. Taylor says because it was not designed to a brief but was part of an assignment, she had free rein over what she wanted to do. It is partly why it emerged as a response to emotion, driven in part by the weighted blanket she was given last year. “I started to think about, ‘why does this work? Why do we like these things?’ and it started from this tangent.” Weighted blankets distribute weight and settle over someone like a cocoon, which is said to stimulate the calming sensation of deep touch pressure therapy. This helps to promote better sleep by reducing anxiety, stress, restlessness, and improving temperature regulation.

Then her mother made her a doll-sized wardrobe, with tiny wire coat hangers on which Taylor would hang her tiny cutouts, and the clothes for her Barbie dolls. And of course, the Nelson-born World of Wearable Art Awards also had a part in Taylor’s career journey. “I loved it as a kid, and the (WOW) museum in Nelson. At Garin they had Mahi Toi (annual arts festival week), and I’d make garments with friends from recycled materials.” Taylor also credits her tutors at Otago for helping her along the way, and for encouraging her to enter competitions. “I owe my teachers and tutors a lot, along with my family for being so supportive. My mum, who is amazing, actually knitted all the knitwear in the Tangible collection.” After what was a difficult 2020, made more challenging by Covid, Taylor moved to Wellington at the start of this year, where she is currently managing a central city retail boutique. It was a toss-up between Auckland – where the jobs are, and Wellington, but the Capital won, which is where most of Taylor’s friends are.

I tend to gravitate towards the wearable, commercial side of fashion, but I do see it as adornment. Humans do have an inherent desire to seek out beautiful things.

“I tried one and it worked. My friends had one too and I got to thinking about why it’s comforting. I also wondered about what they are filled with – glass beads – and I ended up doing this super loop-de-loop to get where I got with this collection.” The collection also references symmetry, and the way people respond to shape and form. “I think there is something built in to how we like things – some people aren’t bothered if the lines aren’t straight, for example, while others find it really stressful.

“I really just wanted to explore what causes people comfort and discomfort with the tactile system and sensory processing.” Taylor says feedback from friends helped to shape her thinking.

“Last year wasn’t the best. It was a bit of a disaster all-round, and I just wanted a chill year and to live with friends.” Taylor says her day-job provides a regular income and allows her time to think and create in what already appears as a solid intellectual process. The 22-year-old views fashion as something that can enhance the way someone looks, as well as it being an artform.

“There are multiple ways that fashion can exist. There is that line between fashion and art that is often a little blurry. “I tend to gravitate towards the wearable, commercial side of fashion, but I do see it as adornment. Humans do have an inherent desire to seek out beautiful things.” Taylor says fabric and textile are crucial to the aesthetic of a garment, but also how it is engineered. She enjoys the process of figuring out how certain fabrics can be turned into a garment, and the practicalities around that.

She is not sure when or how her interest in design began, other than the influence of growing up in a close-knit Nelson family, and that of her artist mother Sarah Pumphrey and art teachers at Garin College.

“I put a fair amount of focus on textiles – just because I’m fussy. I tend to design first and then find the textiles I’ve imagined for it, but that’s actually really difficult because most of the time they don’t exist exactly how I want them, and I end up stuck.”

“I can’t completely pinpoint how it began, but I do remember… we grew up sewing, and we were always doing creative things.

Taylor works instinctively and considers social and environmental elements in all aspects of the process she follows, which she believes is linked to her iwi roots.

“Being creative and making things was just built into our upbringing. I do remember having those little books that had paper cut-outs and I remember doing them.”

She is Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Raukawa and Ngāti Tūwharetoa.

Ngāi Tahu is the principal Māori iwi of the South Island. Ngāti Toa is based in the southern North Island and in the northern South Island, and Ngāti Raukawa has traditional bases in the Waikato, Taupo and Manawatu/Horowhenua regions. Ngāti Tūwharetoa is an iwi descended from Ngātoro-i-rangi, the priest who navigated the Arawa canoe to New Zealand. The Tūwharetoa region extends from Te Awa o te Atua at Matatā across the central plateau of the North Island to the lands around Mount Tongariro and Lake Taupō Taylor’s win at the Miromoda fashion design competition is not the first time a Nelson designer has featured in its top ranks. Miromoda is the trade name for the Indigenous Māori Fashion Apparel Board which was formed in 2008 and is New Zealand's leading indigenous fashion events company.

Taylor says that while her new hometown is a strong creative hub, she is yet to fully explore what Wellington has to offer. “I’ve spent my weekends so far working towards these competitions and pursuing other creative projects. “I’m also involved in the Kāhui Collective mentorship programme with Kiri Nathan, which has been amazing support and inspiration.” The Kāhui Collective is a networking initiative for indigenous fashion businesses. Taylor says her ambition is to gain experience from people established in the industry, before setting out on her own. New Zealand Fashion Week, 23rd - 29th August 2021 Auckland Town Hall

In 2016, sisters Brooke Strang of Nelson and Keri Wanoa (Ngati Porou) of New Plymouth were supreme winners with clothing brand Wanoa Four, born from the ethos of four sisters. The competition typically chooses a group of between eight to 10 designers to take part in New Zealand Fashion Week. Another Nelson designer, Rosette Hailes-Paku who was a First-Class Honours graduate from Otago in 2019 and went on to create the Karaoke Superstars brand, was runner-up to Taylor in this year’s Emerging Designer category. Rosette has also been selected to appear at fashion week, repeating a previous appearance at the prestigious show. Taylor’s collection Tangible, plus a couple of additional outfits, will feature on the runway at Fashion Week and in the Graduate Show.

JAMIE HORSEFIELD ABOVE: Taylor on the runway with model Inez Meeuws at the 2020 Otago Polytechnic Graduate Show. | Alesha models Taylor’s Tangible collection.

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What are you wearing? My Tweed Jacket, black bomber Jacket and baseball shirt are all WORLD. Black Moleskins are Workshop and khaki boots are Diesel both from Thomas’s in Blenheim. What is your style? To push boundaries. What is most of your wardrobe made up of? Jackets and shirts What are you loving at the moment? My Tommy Hilfiger orange puffer vest from Thomas’s in Blenheim. I’ve always wanted a puffer vest! What are you dressed for today? Work - casual Friday Where do you buy most of your clothes? WORLD. Probably our most creative and wacky designers and makers of clothes here in Aotearoa. Thomas’s in Blenheim I think is the best clothing store in New Zealand, right in our own backyard and they have been doing it for over 100 years. And I get my suits from Crane Brothers in Wellington. What is your approach to shopping? I usually buy large quantities all at once in an impluse frenzy. That’s where I find my best buys. What is your all-time favorite purchase? My world map jacket is ‘out there.’ Everyone just loves it and it often creates a conversation with complete strangers. What wardrobe item should everyone invest in? Lululemon undies Do you have a style rule you always obey? No, but it needs to be comfortable and make me feel good. If you could raid one person’s wardrobe who would it be? My grandad Vern Fletcher’s wardrobe from the 1930s. The style was great. Finish this sentence – You would never catch me wearing… Velvet- it brings me out in goosebumps. AIMEE JULES

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wner-operators of Mabin House Body & Skin Sanctuary, Tina Van’t Slot and her daughter Jess Hansen, have a new, top-of-the-line piece of laser hair removal equipment, providing quicker and longer lasting results, and they are ecstatic to bring this gold-standard technology from Candela Medical to the region. This first of its kind laser hair removal device is the only one of its type in the country and is about to make an impact on the region. Described by senior beauty therapist Tina as the ‘Lamborghini of Lasers’ the new GentleMAX Pro Plus System has been designed by global leaders in aesthetic medicine. “There are only three lasers like this in the world and we are the proud new owners of one of them.” Having been in the industry for over 13 years, Tina says the equipment is “next level”. “It has been made using the latest and most advanced technology. It is 100% medical grade and a far more superior treatment compared to IPL. It is an extremely safe and very clever little machine and treats all skin types quickly and effectively.” Mabin House boasts a unique aesthetic unlike anything else on offer. This 160-year old house has five treatment rooms and features floor to ceiling floral feature walls, comfy down treatment beds, and carefully stylised pieces to add to the ambient atmosphere. Tina established her business based on her own work ethic and principles, providing a top-quality and affordable service to her clientele. “We really value our clients and want to build a long-term relationship with them. We aim to give our clients the best possible treatment and make sure they are completely comfortable, feel better about themselves, and have a great time.”

For skin therapist Jess, the industry has featured as a big part of her life growing up, and after travelling the world and managing a skin clinic in Australia, her love for cosmetic chemistry and skin science was solidified. She has applied her own distinct style to create an embracing, warm and nurturing environment at Mabin House, where skin care is an investment and a passion. A laser launch party is planned at Mabin House for Monday 16 August, and Jess encourages the public to come along. “It would be a fantastic opportunity for people to get a feel of what the machine is capable of and gather a little more information. There will be loads of goodies available on the night and people are welcome to come and have a few ‘shots’ on their body to see if it is their thing.” “The beauty industry is constantly changing and evolving. The training for this laser machine was amazing. The dual platform laser itself is very simple to use, yet extremely advanced, and we feel absolutely confident in its ability to produce results. We are excited for people to be able to experience it.” Jess says a Candela Laser trainer, a registered nurse, will be in attendance at the launch party. “She is extremely knowledgeable in her field and will be on hand to help answer any questions people may have.” The laser launch party will take place at Mabin House Body & Skin Sanctuary at 98 Nile Street. 5:30pm – 7pm, Monday 16 August. Purchase tickets at mabinhouse.co.nz

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New blended options for beauty therapy training Industry and student feedback has led to a new blended learning delivery for the full-year Diploma in Beauty Therapy programme at NMIT.

his offers students a better way to upskill with more theory learning online, and a choice of completing some practical work on-campus as well as in the workplace, which reduces the need to be away from their employment. Advanced facial therapy, electrolysis and advanced body treatments are just some of the tools of the trade for beauty therapists. Add these skills to a knowledge of anatomy and physiology, cosmetic chemistry and practical work experience and you have what you need for a career in the beauty therapy industry. The focus of the beauty therapy programme is on supportive learning. There are real-life coaching meetings with tutors each week either on-campus or via Zoom to support their online learning, enabling learners to study exactly the way that suits them. Practical classes are held in the Nelson Campus commercial beauty therapy clinics, with some practical training and assignments able to be completed in a workplace. Tina Van’t Slot, the owner of Mabin House Body & Skin Sanctuary is excited about the new diploma delivery options. “It’s great for staff working in the industry to upskill and gain qualifications—plus it also allows our staff and students to learn together in a nurturing environment,” says Tina Ella Neill and Aimiee-lee Evans, both recent diploma graduates, completed work placements during the programme. Ella says she did make-up for fashion shows, nails for weddings and balls, and restorative treatments for rest home residents. She was offered a full-time job at Mabin House while she was still studying and Tina says she is doing really well. “She’s our little star and we love the feedback our clients give us. It’s clear Ella really enjoys making people feel good about themselves and she has a bright long-term future with us.”

Aimee-lee is working at Woman Beauty Day Spa as a parttime therapist and on reception. Spa manager Bridgette Morgan is also a keen supporter of the new Level 5 delivery. Both Ella and Aimiee-lee credit the expertise and support they received from NMIT’s beauty therapy tutors for their success. “They’re very positive and encouraged us to achieve our best and pass with high marks,” says Ella. Programme tutor Chanelle Taylor says the new delivery makes it easier for students by working around their lifestyle responsibilities, and also supports employers by limiting the time staff have to be away from the salon. “We’ve achieved this by moving our theory components online, redesigning the delivery of our practical on campus to two days per week, and incorporating the work-integrated hours,” says Chanelle. Applying their expertise in a real-world setting is particularly important for students, and their future employers, and this is made possible at the Beauty Zone training salon on the Nelson Campus. The commercial beauty therapy salon environment puts students on the salon floor and gives them the opportunity to look after clients in a supportive setting. New clients are welcome. nmit.ac.nz/beauty-therapy

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White fish crudo with katsuobushi, kale and grapefruit This crudo was the first dish I put on at Parts & Service and although the version I’ve put together here is a simplified version for you at home, it is no less delicious. Working a beautiful group of flavours and texture, it’s an easy dish to line up for a dinner party without missing out on time with your guests. Head chef, Jasper Prestidge

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

(For four people as a light starter)

(Organising this dish is incredibly simple and the only thing you’ll need is a sharp knife and a couple of bowls)

For the raw fish choose 200g firm white fish (I love raw blue warahou) Garnish • 2 crisp kale leaves • 1 whole grapefruit Katsuobushi mayonnaise (We’ve subbed out our smoked oyster emulsion here for a katsuobushi mayonnaise) • 15g pack smoked bonito flakes • 1 bottle of kewpie mayonnaise • 2 tbs boiling water Ponzu dressing • 50 ml fresh lime juice • 50 ml light soy sauce • 50 ml of dashi, or just add some water and season with some instant dashi powder-this is for a full umami kick

Start with the mayonnaise by mixing the boiling water and bonito flake. They’ll form a sort of paste. When it’s cool start adding your kewpie. Start by mixing in half and continue to add until the consistency resembles soft butter, or you are happy with its taste. Next, mix your ponzu together. This one’s simple, all ingredients into a bowl. Job done. Lastly, a bit of garnish. Segment your grapefruit removing any white and reserving the juice. I generally throw it in the dashi or just drink it. Season your kale leaves with some vegetable oil and salt. If you have a gas stove you can singe them lightly over the flame, otherwise grill them on 230

degrees Celsius until they develop a shine and look slightly wilted. Now all you ned to do is slice the fish and assemble. Thick slices are good here, the texture of the fish should be the most prevalent. Place fish in a bowl with some olive oil and season with some salt and pepper. Don’t be shy - fish is a huge fan of both. Lay your fish piece by piece allowing space for the remaining components using the photo as a reference. We place a torn piece of kale, grapefruit segment and a small dollop of mayo. Don’t be afraid of the oil coming from the fish. Use a spoon to drizzle the ponzu over the dish. Enjoy.

Spicy beef and pork pie This is not your usual meat pie. It is rich, sweet and spicy, and looks impressive yet rustic when served whole at the table. Serve warm with smashed greens and golden roasted pumpkin, or a fresh garden salad.

Ingredients

Method

500g

short crust pastry

50g

pine nuts

8 tbsp

olive oil

400g

beef mince

400g

sausage meat

Lightly oil a 22-24cm loose-bottomed tart tin. Roll out the pastry 2-3mm thick and line the base neatly, allowing the pastry to spill over the edge by at least 2cm. Prick the base with a fork and rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.

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2 tsp

sugar

2 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

parsley, chopped

1 tsp

cracked pepper

1 tbsp

mint, dried

2 tsp

allspice, ground

1 tsp

cinnamon, ground

½ tsp

nutmeg, ground

1 tsp

sweet paprika

¼ tsp

cayenne pepper

onions, finely sliced

eggs, free-range

Heat the oven to 170°C. Tuck a circle of greaseproof paper inside the tart case ensuring it covers the base and the sides, then fill up with dried beans or rice. Bake the case blind for 35 minutes, take the beans out and cook for a further 5-10 minutes until light golden and thoroughly cooked. Remove from the oven and leave to cool. Toast the pine nuts for eight minutes, or until they are golden. To make the filling, heat up half the olive oil in a large heavy saucepan. Add the beef, break it down with a fork and cook for a few minutes to get some colour. Add the sausage meat, mix well and keep on cooking on medium heat for 15

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Fry the onions in a separate pan with the remaining olive oil until golden brown. Drain out most of the oil and add the onion and pine nuts to the cooked meat. To assemble the tart, spoon half of the hot meat mix into the pastry case. Make shallow holes in the mixture, break the eggs into the holes, stirring gently to disperse them a little, maintaining some distinction between white and yolk. Spoon the rest of the meat on top. Bake the pie in the oven (190°C) for about 15 minutes or until the eggs are set. If the top begins to darken, cover with foil. Once ready, remove from the oven and break off the excess pastry. This delicious pie will be served at NMIT’s Richmond Campus food cart and at the Rata Room café and restaurant on Tuesdays starting 17th August 2021.

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My Home

home TESS JAINE

David and his partner Grant own an antique importing business, so when it came to decorating their own central Nelson home, they weren’t short on inspiration.

Who lives here?

What inspired this look?

My partner and I bought in central Nelson four years ago and share the house with a steady stream of house guests.

Using what we have collected and putting our own spin on things, we try to bring as much European flair to our home as we can. Our current look is a culmination of antique collecting, our interior design backgrounds and inspiration from visits to Europe. The house is nowhere near finished.

What four words would you use to describe your home? Cluttered, intriguing, evolving (which is a nice way of saying unfinished) and somewhat theatrical.

Top: The symmetrical sitting room has a collection of antique leather bound books | David with a 17th century tapestry backdrop and similar cushions.

Where do you shop for homewares?

What’s your decorating style?

As importing antiques is our passion and business we shop for homewares in Europe and for towels and bedding in the U.S. We like to update pieces as we find them rather than when we need them. Our current craving is for Italian antiques, however in our next container we have boxes of antique French napkins, tablecloths, crockery, etc. We keep the pieces that complement our collection (or the house) and sell the rest in our showroom, Secolo Antiques.

Our decorating styles are somewhat different, however we cross over with our appreciation for traditional European interiors and Oriental porcelain. We have both been inspired by the classics, but I am more of a purest and my partner prefers a mix of antique and contemporary styling.

What’s your favourite spot in the house? As our house is a work in progress it would have to be the showroom, as it is the only space completely finished. It’s also a restful space full of things we love.

Have you done any renovations? The house had been divided into flats for many years and stripped of all character. We have been renovating since we moved in and will continue restoring character to the house.

ABOVE. Top: The showroom, full of Italian and French antiques | This bookcase has a collection of vellum bound books, generally pigs skin. A cherub on a stand and two 19th century globes. David decorated the wall in the upstairs hall with a collection of roebuck horns from Germany and painted the floor with a checkerboard pattern. A 17th century portrait hangs on the wall and Japanese Imari vases take pride of place on a French giltwood console. | Another area of the showroom with more rustic pieces. | Chinese blue and white porcelain cover the walls in another hallway and match the prized tulipieres on the console. OPPOSITE PAGE: The glazed hallway with plaques and busts of Roman emperors with Zeus in the middle. The bench seat is a casapanca from Italy. A hard to find piece which David had always wanted.

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What piece would you never part with? An early 18th century oak armoire we purchased from the back of a lorry in Provence. We were walking to our hotel after dinner and noticed a few dealers setting up marquees and tables for an antique fair the next day. I noticed a cornice of an armoire being unloaded and from the detail of the carving I knew I couldn’t pass it up. We waited well over an hour for all the pieces to be assembled and for the owner to turn up, before running back to the hotel to grab enough cash to buy it on the spot.

When it comes to homeware, do you save or splurge? Splurge!

If money was no object, what would you get for your home? 18th century French panelling and hand painted Chinoiserie wallpaper.

What should every home have?

What do you love about the neighbourhood where you live?

Collections that tell you something about the owners. That may be a themed accumulation or an eclectic mix that reflects their experiences, as long as they bring the owner joy.

The views of the surrounding hills, the proximity to town and the unspoilt Maitai valley.

Best budget tip?

What’s your favourite room?

Paint is the quickest and easiest way to upgrade a space and certainly the most bang for your buck.

The new addition garden room. It’s the largest room in the house with a four metre high ceiling of Lawson Cyprus, which smells amazing. We haven’t finished decorating it however it is filled with light, has oversized rustic antiques, large palms and eventually will have flowering vines climbing trellises and hanging from the trusses.

What are you favourite pieces? The Greco-Roman statues and busts.

What’s next on your interiors list? We have oak chevron parquet sitting in a warehouse but clearing enough space to lay flooring would be a major undertaking, as many rooms are used as storage for the showroom.

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2021 New Zealand Master Joiners Best Region Award – Nelson and Marlborough.

Jane Helem, Margarette Sellers and Brittany Cutten-Bansgrove.

Design excellence - a living legacy

hen husband and wife team Myles and Margarette Sellers opened their joinery design and manufacturing factory, The Sellers Room, twenty-one years ago, they had no idea it would become the success story it has. Over the years The Sellers Room have been rewarded by receiving a variety of awards for their work including, most recently, the 2021 New Zealand Master Joiners Best Region Award – Nelson and Marlborough. The company’s design expertise and workmanship has been lauded far and wide and is evident in a wide range of commercial businesses and homes throughout New Zealand. Margarette is grateful for having such a strong and talented team behind her as she leads the business forward following the sudden passing of Myles. “I am so grateful for the fantastic support of our team and also our wonderful customers,” she says. The design team of Margarette Sellers and Jane Helem has recently been augmented with the appointment of Brittany Cutten-Bansgrove. Brittany brings a wealth of experience, having worked on renovation projects along with commercial and residential new builds. “I love seeing how beautiful joinery and sustainable materials can enhance people’s living and working environments,” she says. Margarette feels the same way. “I love people and am so interested in the journeys they are on. It is always a great privilege and joy to help them achieve what they want in their home or work life. I like working with them to understand their vision and transform it into something that is both practical and beautifully designed, no matter what their budget.”

Thanks to her passion for investigating new products, The Sellers Room is always right up to date with the latest trends. Coming next in August is Wovenpanel, an exciting wire mesh in a range of styles and colours that will bring a real zest to bespoke interiors. Life is never dull at The Sellers Room thanks to the variety of work they undertake. On the residential side they design and manufacture kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, wardrobes and anything else that their customers want. Very popular at the moment are custom designed and made entertainment units and there is also a trend toward bespoke walk-in wardrobes. “Many customers are looking to improve their lives with greater organisation. It started with kitchen design and has moved on to all aspects of the home,” says Margarette. “We enjoy coming up with great ideas for storage that really makes a difference.” The commercial side of The Sellers Room sees the team involved in interior design, joinery and also project managing our commercial clients. These include bars, restaurants, office design and retail stores. “High quality has always been the basis of everything we do,” says Margarette. “We are meticulous about using quality materials, fixtures and fittings because we want them to stand the test of time.” They even offer a lifetime guarantee on hardware fittings. “We love what we do,” she says. “Despite Myles’s passing we will continue on under his fantastic legacy. We have always been a family business and that is how it will continue.”

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Introducing Mr & Mrs Smith Richard and Lisa Smith (AKA Mr and Mrs Smith) have recently settled in Nelson with their two boys and are the husband and wife team at Summit Real Estate. What experience do you bring to real estate? We draw on the wealth of experience we have gained through our previous careers. I (Richard) have 30 years of trading and broking experience, working with a plethora of global clients, so I have extensive negotiation skills. Lisa is a qualified lawyer. For the last 10 years, she ran her own health and wellness companies in Singapore and New Zealand. We have been involved with real estate transactions internationally and locally for many years, so we have extensive experience in the industry. Our vast global network can connect us with overseas buyers.

What’s your point of difference? You get ‘two for the price of one.’ We both work for you, which means we have more time to explore our clients needs and to provide the very best service. We have two boys, aged 12 and 14, and having bought and sold homes as a family, we understand the emotional

stresses people can go through when they are buying and selling and work hard to make sure the process is as easy as possible for our clients. We believe that selling real estate doesn’t need to be difficult or stressful, it’s about doing little things extraordinarily well.

Why do you love your job? It’s quite surreal, because we have envisioned doing this for years! We love connecting with people, hearing their stories and providing the help they need. That’s the best part, as no day is ever the same. Also working for a down to earth, honest yet brilliant company. We definitely made the right choice with Summit.

In your spare time, what do you enjoy doing? Being busy parents, we don’t have much ‘spare’ time. On weekends, we’re mostly a taxi service for the boys to and from their sports activities. We also love catching up with friends for a glass of wine and some fun banter.

Phone Richard or Lisa 03 545 6100 Richard: 027 300 1764 Lisa: 027 300 9033 PROMOTION

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65 Collingwood St, Nelson (03) 548 4945 www.storeycollection.co.nz

Safia Haythorne, Guthrie Bowron General Manager of Soft Furnishings, presents the award for Store of the Year – Window Fashions category to John and Trish Gray of Guthrie Bowron, Richmond

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t’s been a whirlwind year for John and Trish Gray. And a successful one.

Just eight months after joining the Guthrie Bowron franchise the local duo were delighted to be named Store of the Year in the Window Fashions category, and even more delighted to be awarded runner-up Supreme Store of the Year at the recent national conference and awards ceremony. The newest of 72 stores across the country, receiving this recognition is something they are incredibly proud of, and John and Trish say it is all down to the fantastic customers they work alongside, as well as the hardworking team at their Richmond store. “We’ve been through a period of change, but it has definitely been a change for the good,” says John. “It has been important to make sure people know that although we’ve changed our brand, we are still the same team, still locally owned, and still have the same dedication to our customers that we always have had.” After trading as ColourPlus in Richmond for many years with a reputation as the local ‘go-to’ people for interior design inspiration and practical and helpful advice, their move to the Guthrie Bowron family allowed access to exclusive product ranges and more choices for their customers – Dulux paints, Luxaflex blinds and an enviable selection of designer wallpapers and curtain fabrics. John and Trish’s customer base is wide and varied. They deal with local tradespeople, people building new homes, offices or baches, and others who are ready for a fresh look and renovating or redecorating their existing space.

Trish encourages people to come and see them early in the building, renovation and redesign process and to take advantage of their ability to quote from plans. “There’s so much going on, and so many decisions to be made when you are in the midst of any project, and we promise to take some of your stress away.” Looking at interior design options early allows you to choose fabrics, colours and styles with the assurance that Guthrie Bowron will have everything you need under control and one more thing ticked of the to-do list. “We keep an eye on the time frames, confirm what you want, check that measurements are still correct and then arrange to order everything and get curtain and blind making underway so that when you are ready to move in your home will be looking fabulous.” Trish is passionate about interior design, and many local homes have benefited from her touch and creative flair. “Surrounding yourself in colours, patterns and fabrics you love just makes you feel good,” says Trish. “My job is to help you to combine them all perfectly, often adding inspirational ideas and touches that you may not have previously considered and that provide a unique and beautiful finish to your interior design. I love being able to do that. Our whole team get excited and enthused for each and every client and project we work with.”

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At Home

Pinnacle of Perfection Words: Adrienne Matthews Click Homes

isiting Nelson twelve years ago from their home in Auckland, Wendy and Graham Cooper spied a section on the Tahunanui hills that took their breath away. With expansive views across Tasman Bay to the mountains beyond, it was too good an opportunity to pass up, particularly as Wendy had always wanted to return to her home town when the couple’s work commitments in the north ended. Two years ago they made the move. “We met Paul and Melissa Richards from Contemporary Homes during a showhome visit and instantly fell in love with their work,” says Wendy. “We could tell that their houses were different. They had beautiful clean lines, interesting use of materials and there was an amazing attention to detail.” “We were quite specific in what we wanted,” she says. “First

up was a warm home with indoor/outdoor flow that showed off the wonderful views wherever possible. It had to be a great place for entertaining while having calm, private areas that we could relax in.” With twenty five years in the engineering and construction business, Paul Richards has a passion for designing houses and creating dream homes for clients and he and Melissa were delighted to be asked to undertake the design and build for the Coopers. What followed was a seamless process. “They were fantastic to work with,” says Wendy. “We always felt they listened to everything we said and took it on board while Paul, with his wealth of experience, contributed brilliant ideas we hadn’t thought of.”

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From the road the home takes your breath away. With its clean lines and soft, honey-coloured Abodo eco-timber vertical cladding, it nestles comfortably amongst the landscaped rocks and grasses reminiscent of the South Island’s expanses of tundra. At 236sqm it feels much larger, thanks to the way the expansive glass walls on the northern side open completely onto a large entertaining area, complete with spa. There is not a heat pump in sight courtesy of the passive heating created by the large window areas and polished

concrete floors that help retain heat. A hydronic underfloor heating system keeps the house at an even temperature throughout colder months, giving it a luxurious feeling. A superb design and practical feature are petite vertical narrow wooden shutters that provide excellent ventilation whenever it is needed. The gas fire is simply for ambience. The kitchen has all elements perfectly and seamlessly integrated with everything easily within reach. Both cooktop and sink are placed on the central island. “It means we don’t have our back to guests when we are cooking and can still

enjoy the views at the same time,” says Wendy. The sink is a very stylish black eco granite and the use of the light honeyed timber for the breakfast bar provides a warm and inviting contrast while providing a link to the exterior cladding. Timber joinery by Ruby Bay Joinery is a feature throughout the house with cabinetry and wardrobes built in. This creates a beautiful flow that draws the design together from room to room. There are clever touches like the swivel wall light behind the beds and carefully considered future-proofing such as the large sliding doors and wide hallway. The bathrooms are simple and elegant. The master features a luxurious bathtub, his and her hand basins and a double head shower, while utilising the warm timber-finish joinery as elsewhere. This certainly is a house to relax in, not least because of one of the couple’s favourite spaces. Wendy and Graham were keen to have an office, third bedroom and media room and Paul cleverly designed a space that is all three in one. “This room was a surprise and went beyond our expectations,” says Graham. “It is not something we would have thought of but it is so comfortable that we spend a great deal of our time in it.” The laundry has been cleverly positioned in the middle of the house directly behind the kitchen wall. Wendy laughs when she says, “our taste is minimalistic, but Paul suggested we needed a pop of colour somewhere and introduced us to the splashback behind the bench which is made up of bright and sunny glass tiles in red, orange and yellow. He was absolutely right and with the skylights above they just glow.”

The second bedroom is very private and opens to its own courtyard, perfect for when guests come to stay. The build took ten months and the Coopers were blown away when they walked in and saw it finished. “It is truly a house for all seasons,” says Wendy. “It is beautiful, comfortable, everything we asked for and more.” “It was really emotional handing it over and a few tears were shed,” says Melissa. “We put our heart and souls into our builds and it is such a joy to work with people bringing their house dreams to life.”

TIM CUFF

2019 Nelson Pine Industries Supreme Business Award Winner, New Zealand King Salmon.

The business of celebrating business Celebrating business success isn’t something many New Zealanders are that good at, but the Chamber of Commerce says it’s an opportunity for business owners and managers to reflect, build pride within their team and help build a larger profile in the community.

o one goes into business to win awards. We do it because of a brilliant idea we had at 3 o’clock one morning, to make something of ourselves, to ‘get ahead’. Starting a business is about aspirations, challenges, financial rewards and a sense of purpose. Then one day, you realise you’re running a business that you’re pretty darn proud of and that sharing your story with others is suddenly something you want to do. The Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce has run its annual business awards for 31 years and after last year’s tribulations, many may find 2021’s version of ‘business as usual’ a tale worth telling. Categories include Start Up, Small, Medium and Large Business, Community Impact, Innovation and Environment awards. But well before the official announcements, an early reward is the application process where organisations by default reflect on their business plan, or in many instances, create one. 2016 Nelson Pine Supreme Business Award winner (MyTax) and judge for the last three years, Lester Binns says entering the award provided him with a number of unofficial wins. “We found it an incredibly valuable experience because it provided us an opportunity to reflect on the business for a change. It gave us some good insight and helped us think about where we were heading and what our strengths and

weaknesses were. The awards night itself was an excellent way of showcasing your business and then when we won, our staff were on a high for a long time afterwards, feeling a real sense of pride in where they worked. Now, as a judge, I always bump into people after the awards night who say, I had never heard of that business and I’m going to contact them and use their services.” Since becoming a judge, Lester’s read a fair few applications and has some tips for businesses thinking of entering. “Tell your story as concisely as possible and in your own voice, not how you think the judges want to hear it. When an entry expresses the passion that the people have for their business, it really comes across and makes for a more powerful entry. So be as authentic as possible and your story will come through.” Find out what’s involved at an upcoming presentation or enter the Nelson Pine Industries Chamber of Commerce Business Awards now at: commerce.org.nz. PRESENTATIONS Monday 9 August, 1.30pm - 3pm, Mahitahi Colab Boardroom, NMIT Monday 23 August, 10am – 11.30am, Moteuka TOP 10 Holiday Park, 10 Fearon St

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There’s no better way to enjoy your winter vegetables than roasted – either tossed in a salad, served on a stick, or alongside your favourite Sunday roast. The Veggie Guy Strawbridge Square, Stoke (next to Squires Cafe) Open Mon-Fri, 8am–6pm, Sat 8am–4pm theveggieguy.co.nz

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Gardening advice with Daltons We all need a little help in the garden now and then and our Daltons gardening experts are here to help. Send us your gardening question and you could win a Daltons gardening prize pack! See entry details below.

When is a good time to plant a Clematis in the Nelson area? Winter is the preferred time to plant Clematis anywhere in New Zealand. New plants are now arriving at garden centres, and the soil is moist, ensuring that newly planted clematis are not in danger of drying out. Whether you are planting native or exotic Clematis, the planting instructions are pretty much the same. The selected site should ideally be sheltered with a structure to which the climber can be trained, in an area that receives half-day sun, or is dappled light. The soil should be thoroughly dug over, with Daltons Garden Time Compost added to the existing soil. After planting, water deeply and mulch with additional compost. New growth won’t occur until October or early November, so don’t despair at the lack of immediate growth. Although Clematis are not gross feeders, do apply a very light side dressing of Daltons Premium Rose & Flower fertiliser in spring for best results. At the end of the growing season cut back excessive growth while retaining a strong framework of the plant. You may also find it helpful to read our free How to Grow Guides for more gardening advice: daltons.co.nz/how-to-guides. Congratulations to Faye with her winning question about planting clematis.

Win an $80 Daltons strawberry planting pack Keep planting out strawberry plants through till early spring for a bumper summer crop! We have a Daltons Strawberry planting pack to give away valued over $70 which contains everything you need to plant and grow delicious strawberries. To enter, email your gardening question to nelsonmag@daltons.co.nz with Daltons prize pack in the subject heading. Giveaway entries must be received by Friday 27 August 2021.

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Health

Can FOOD affect MOOD? Have you ever noticed that what you eat seems to affect your mood? That some foods make you feel more positive, while others make you sluggish and down? Well, it turns out this isn’t just your imagination it’s actually backed by science! Words: Dr Marissa Kelaher

utritional psychiatry, or the study of how food affects mental health and well-being, is a growing area of medicine. It’s confirming what many people and traditional cultures have intuitively known for years – that we really are what we eat! Food affects mood two ways - it provides nutrients needed for brain chemicals, and it also affects gut health. 95% of serotonin (happy hormone) is made in your gut, and the vagus nerve connects the gut and brain, meaning gut health directly impacts mood. The Food and Mood Institute in Australia conducted one of the first-ever clinical trials aiming to see if changing diet could improve mood (the SMILES trial). They found that a massive 30% of people with severe depression improved after 12 weeks of dietary changes, compared to 8% of people who received emotional support only. Interestingly, people’s grocery bills in the diet group actually dropped - they saved money by eating better. SMILES used the MODIMED diet - high in vegetables (five servings/day), fruits (three servings), whole grains (five eight servings), olive oil (60ml/day), nuts (one serving) and dairy (two - three servings). Legumes, fish, red meat and eggs were all eaten several days per week. Other large studies have found similar results - people who eat a whole food, mostly plant-based diet are 30-50% less likely to suffer from anxiety and depression.

In contrast, people eating diets high in red/processed meat, refined grains, added sugar, high saturated fat (and low in fresh fruit and vegetables) are significantly more likely to develop depression. Some of the most important nutrients for mental health are iron, selenium, zinc, folate, B6, B12, omega 3, thiamine, vitamin A, magnesium, potassium, vitamin D and vitamin C. A great paper from a nutritional psychiatrist in the US created an ‘anti-depressant food scale’, ranking foods based on how rich they were in these nutrients. Plant based foods consistently came out tops, in particular leafy greens, brassica, nuts/seeds, and fruit. Most animalbased foods scored poorly, with the exception of seafood and organ meat (which still scored over ⅔ lower than green veges).

So how can you eat to improve your mood? Focus on increasing intake of veges (especially dark green ones), brightly coloured fruits, seeds, nuts, olive oil, legumes and whole grains. And cut back on refined grains, added sugar, red meat, and processed foods. See what difference you notice – there’s nothing to lose. Dr Marissa Kelaher is a Nelson based GP who runs lifestyle, nutritional medicine and plant-based health clinics. She is based at Nelson Family Medicine. Check out Marissa’s blogs and health and wellness tips on Facebook and Instagram @thesimplicitydoctor

pigments, pots and pearls

new members show

Nelson Suter Art Society 18 August - 5 September opening 18

August 2021 at 5.30pm all warmly invited artists

leigh dougherty • sally middleton • belinda wilson ailsa cowan • christine hafermalz-wheeler Christine will talk about her work at 2.00pm on Saturday 21 August, in the Gallery

At the Nelson Suter Art Society’s McKee Gallery. Phone (03) 546 9164 Located within The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi O Whakatu 208 Bridge Street Nelson Open every day 9:30am – 4:30pm. Phone (03) 548 4699 The Suter is supported by Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council

Gallery Showcase

| Our region’s best creative talent

Höglund Art Glass Studio & Gallery

Hawk’s Valley Sculpture Gallery

Nelson City Framers & The Gallery

52 Lansdowne Road, Appleby, Nelson 03 544 6500

190 Williams Road, Tasman Open most days. A call is appreciated. 021 267 1127

42a Halifax St, Nelson Mon 8.30 – 4pm, Tues – Fri 8.30 – 5pm. Sat 10am – 1pm

hoglundartglass.com

laurenkitts.co.nz

03 539 1233

Lynette Graham Fabric Design + Artist

The Suter Art Gallery

ATELIER Studio | Gallery

208 Bridge Street, Nelson

329 Trafalgar Square

125 Mapua Drive, Mapua. 021 731 737 or see online shop. Lynettegraham.co.nz

Open 7 days 9.30am -4.30pm

021 166 8327

03-548 4699

Tues - Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 1pm

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atelier.org.nz

Purpose Gallery

The Artist Goldsmith

5 Iwa St, Mapua Tues – Thurs, private appointments. Fri – Sun, open to public 11am - 4pm. Closed Mon. purpose.gallery

Christine Hafermalz-Wheeler Central Nelson. By appointment

Michael MacMillan Sculptor & Country Homeware

TheArtistGoldsmith.com

252 Neudorf Rd, Upper Moutere Aug and Sept open by appointment only. 021 069 1401 michaelmacmillan.co.nz

Chocolate Dog Studio

Nelson Classic Car Museum

Cathy Jones 4 Art

Open 7 days 10am – 4pm

Book illustration and commissioned art 027 695 4433 chocolatedogillustration.co.nz

021 817 209

1 Cadillac Way, Annesbrook 03 547 4570 nelsonclassiccarmuseum.nz

027 546 9499 1/47A Washington Rd. Open Tuesdays 10am – 5pm, and by appointment cathyjones4art.weebly.com

200 artists 50 shows 11 days of unmissable arts experiences 21 – 31 October 2021 nelsonartsfestival.nz

Get your Early Bird tickets before 31 August!

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Nelson artist and art educator David James in his gallery Atelier, a space where international-quality exhibitions are hosted.

Atelier, a gallery of international standing T

he dream of artist and art educator David James to create a space that would become a hub for emerging artists in the contemporary visual arts has led to the establishment of an art gallery of international standing. Atelier, in Trafalgar Square, is operated as a charitable trust and shows work by local, national and international artists through its curated exhibitions, its website and also on the world’s largest international art marketplace, Artsy. With a background in managing creative industries and encouraging multitudes of young artists through the years, David has a keen instinct for identifying those who, as he says, “have an edge”. As director he puts a great deal of time and consideration into the staging of carefully curated shows that are drawing more and more visitors. Atelier is French for a studio/workshop which is exactly what this gallery and its workshop space is. As an established artist himself, specialising in figurative work, David wanted Atelier to operate as an art incubator, a place where artists could come together for classes, workshops and other events and his large studio space behind the main gallery has provided the perfect venue for these. It is an inspiring space where he can also teach individual students, something that he particularly enjoys.

He says, “it has been exciting to see how the gallery’s art community is growing as it becomes more widely known”. As well as the regularly changing exhibitions, there is a stockroom of quality work on hand for those looking for a special piece to enhance their life. “We have uncovered so many hidden gems”, says David, “and it is a complete pleasure to introduce talented new artists to buyers. A number of our visitors now are repeat customers, many of them from other parts of NZ and even overseas. They frequently comment on the high quality of the work shown here and how interesting it is”. Relationships with the artists the gallery represents are important to David. “It is so much easier to market someone’s work if you have an appreciation and understanding of who they are and what they are trying to portray in their work”. So too is the ‘feeling’ of the gallery. “It is almost a sacred space”, he explains, “a place where people can be uplifted and excited by something they have never seen before while also having a relaxed feel where there is no pressure to purchase”. “It has been such an exciting journey to get the gallery established and promote wonderful new work”, says David. “I really believe that art can change the world. That Atelier is carving out such a dynamic niche in the field of contemporary art is proof of that”

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Sarah McClintock, curator and collections manager at The Suter Art Gallery.

Art for everyone A

rt galleries have moved on from the sombre, quiet places they once were. Nowadays they are dynamic, exciting places that can offer great experiences to people of all ages and from all walks of life. The Suter Gallery, with its idyllic setting in the Queen’s Gardens, is such a place. With spacious galleries, a popular café, shop, and theatre, it is a versatile space for exhibitions and events of all kinds. “First and foremost, as a gallery we see ourselves as kaitiaki, that is guardians and trustees of the artworks in our care,” explains curator and collection’s manager Sarah McClintock. Throughout The Suter’s 122 years a collection of over 1500 works has been amassed. During the Covid lockdown most of these were put online so that they are now easily accessible to everyone, any time. “People are also very welcome to make appointments to see their favourite artworks,” she says. “We don’t want to hide them away and will joyfully take them out of the collection store for a viewing.” “In everything we do here we try to get the message across that art is not elitist but is for everyone. The constantly changing exhibitions are aimed to reflect that and to make it interesting for regular visitors.” While works from the existing collection form parts of some exhibitions throughout the year, The Suter also shows contemporary work. “We like to keep the public abreast of what is happening in the national art community as well as showing the strength and history of New Zealand art,” says Sarah. “We also show the work of

young artists which will allow them to develop and blossom and give them a platform to become more ambitious.” Increasingly there is the inclusion of exhibitions that celebrate crafts such as ceramics and jewellery. “Nelson is a place that has always valued craft highly so we try to achieve a balance that will appeal to many different people.” The shop has become a mecca for locals and tourists alike, a place to purchase a range of work by local and New Zealand wide artisans including jewellery, fashion accessories, pottery, fibre, and wood crafts, through to books and paintings. With an ever-changing selection it offers very affordable, high quality pieces that make excellent gifts. Children are very much encouraged to visit the gallery with thousands coming each year. In addition, popular children’s after-school art classes are run during term time. Sarah also offers talks at the Richmond Library on ‘how to look at art’. It is all part of the gallery’s passion for encouraging people to enjoy what The Suter has to offer. “Art is a big part of the fabric of our society, and we involve the community in events as much as possible,” she says. “We want to show that art is not just something you put on the wall as a decorative piece but that it is part of human experience that helps us think about ourselves and our communities.” The Suter Art Gallery Queen’s Gardens, 208 Bridge Street, Nelson Thesuter.org.nz

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‘Fleeting Presence.’ Mimicking the body with a felt, sensed approach to our skeletal frame and draped soft skin covering. Light, shadows, movement and gestural impressions convey the fleeting presence of our bodies.

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HOW GREAT THOU ART A great opportunity for new and experienced artists to showcase their work and for the public to purchase art from local artists, photographers and mixed-media artists. Raising funds for our local P.A.C.T Counselling service. Visit our Facebook Page @howgreatthouartexpo

The critically acclaimed play, starring Mark Hadlow and Alison Quigan, tells the story of two spirited seniors who have retired, but aren’t slowing down. Tickets at theatreroyalnelson.co.nz

Richmond Baptist Church

The Theatre Royal

14 August

15 August

HATCHING, MATCHING AND DISPATCHING

GOOD HABITS

Nelson Civic Choir sings to their hearts’ content and their audiences’ pleasure, choosing songs about the beginnings of life - Haydn’s Creation - then great NZ composers - Chris Artley’s Missa Brevis, Dorothy Buchanan’s Song of Birth - finally the gorgeous Mozart Requiem, a superb feast for a winter’s night. Tickets from ncma.nz.

The nomadic UK duo who found themselves ‘happily stranded’ due to Covid, set off on their nationwide farewell tour to say goodbye to their wonderful adventure. Good habits create folk-infused music that tests the limits of their traditional instruments, blending tradfolk with a warm yet quirky jazz influence.

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Fairfield House

26 –28 August

28 August

COPPÉLIA

FOUR LANES FESTIVAL

Gillian Francis’ Academy of Dance presents Coppélia, a charming, funny and comical ballet for all ages, with a wonderful set and stunning costumes. Tickets: theatreroyalnelson.co.nz or at Box Office 03 548 3840

A late-winter festival of family fun, four lanes in the central city host a celebration of culture, hospitality and art with a range of free entertainment. From 3pm-9pm

The Theatre Royal

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Ultra distances, ultra experiences

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he Island Ultra is New Zealand’s newest ultramarathon and is coming to Nelson this October. Runners from all over the country will be descending on the Cable Bay Adventure Park on 2 October for the inaugural event. There’s a distance available for everyone, choose from 55km, 33km, 18km or 10km courses. Starting and finishing at the Cable Bay Adventure Park, the terrain is varied, creating an exciting race. From forest to technical single track and a stint on the Cable Bay walkway, this course is truly epic. If that isn't enough the 55km, 33km and the 18km course takes you onto the private Pepin Island. Race organisers, Fusion Events, based in Christchurch, are known for their Ultra distance endurance races. The Island Ultra is the latest race to join the UltraNZ Series which currently includes three other events - The Valley Ultra (Castle Hill, Canterbury) The Coastal Ultra (The Catlins) and the Peaks Ultra (Kaikoura). Owner of Fusion Events, Jono Hildage says, “we love developing events in areas where similar races haven’t been run before. The Nelson Tasman region is an amazing area to establish an UltraNZ trail running adventure and we couldn’t be happier. We always strive to work with local people and local business owners and have been welcomed into the

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area by organisations such as The Cable Bay Adventure Park, Pepin Island Farm Stays and our partner charity, The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust whom we are helping to support through the event. It is crucial when creating the foundations of our events to work with locals and ensure everyone benefits in some way from the event. We look forward to delivering the Island Ultra year on year and look forward to meeting you in October!”

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Fellworth House – A local treasure

ignitaries, eminent scientists and many more have passed through the doors of Fellworth House since it was built in 1876. The opulent 690m2 home was designed for one of Nelson’s early European colonists, John Sharp, his wife Emma, and their six children.

furnishings and cover the walls in velvety wallpapers to restore Fellworth House’s faded glory.

Born in Kent, England, John Sharp emigrated to New Zealand in 1843. By the 1850s, John was resident magistrate, and he was also Nelson’s sheriff at the time of the infamous Maungatapu Murders in 1866.

Currently for sale, this iconic property offers unlimited opportunities for the new owners. Just a short walk into town, Fellworth House offers multiple revenue streams with its 12-bedroom, self-catering accommodation, wedding and event facilities and commercial office space. The current owners operate a dental practice in the original kitchen and there is potential to convert it back into a large kitchen.

He resigned from his official positions in 1871 and began trading as Sharp & Sons Real Estate agents and auctioneers. The following year he bought into Kent Brewery and by 1876 had a controlling interest in the brewery. John Sharp was clearly a successful businessman, paying £3000, a considerable sum in those days for the construction of Fellworth House. After John’s death in 1919, Fellworth House was bought by the Cawthron Trust using funds bequeathed by Nelson merchant and philanthropist, Thomas Cawthron. Between 1920 and 1970, Fellworth House accommodated a series of laboratories, a library, and a museum. Over the decades, it was visited by many dignitaries, including Nelsonborn Sir Ernest Rutherford and HRH Prince Philip. After the Cawthron Institute relocated, Fellworth became a wedding and events venue and a backpackers’ hostel, until it was bought in 1999. By this time, the house was in a poor state, and it took seven years of hard work to reveal the natural grain and glow of the native timbers, add sumptuous

The current owner has continued to maintain Fellworth House to ensure this slice of colonial history stands strong for years to come.

Fellworth House features all the grandiose character and charm synonymous with the period including a lavish staircase, beautiful solid timber joinery and floors, an impressive ballroom, formal lounge, library, and sunroom. The current accommodation business has nine bedrooms, two bathrooms, formal lounge and a light and bright open plan kitchen and dining area. The 7295sqm section includes the main residence and a relocated home that is currently being renovated. Visit harcourts.co.nz/NN24889

Platinum Blue Alex Geraghty M 0275 252 321 alex.geraghty@harcourts.co.nz Platinum Blue Limited Licensed Agent REAA 2008 2.1287ha Dovedale 105 Thorn Road

In a market where prices are going through the roof, perhaps you’re thinking to yourself the dream is getting further and further away from you...here is your chance to secure, a modern warm spacious, private home with elevated views like no other. Open plan living complete with wood burner and an expansive covered kwilla deck that provides shade and the perfect spot to soak in those views. There is plenty of space for a few horses or some stock, without it being too much of a burden, it’s an easy care lifestyle as you will find. If this sounds like you, give us a call now.

1.7105ha

Redwood Valley

233 Westdale Road Toby Randall M 027 233 9170

toby.randall@harcourts.co.nz

Sharyn Miller M 021 377 930

Our vendors dream when they started out with this bare land block, was to create a dream property, including a spacious modern family home and setting up the land specifically for their equestrian needs. The 90m2 barn offers 3 loose boxes, tack and feed areas and even a mezzanine floor. The six horse friendly paddocks are fenced with post and rail and there is a full size arena. Water for the house and for stock is via the Redwood Valley scheme and is two units per day. For your private viewing, contact us now.

sharyn.miller@harcourts.co.nz

Deadline Sale closes 1pm Wed 7th July (no prior sale) View by appointment www.harcourts.co.nz/NN24969

Toby Randall M 027 233 9170

toby.randall@harcourts.co.nz

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Deadline Sale closes 1pm Thurs 1st July (no prior sale) View by appointment www.harcourts.co.nz/NN24959

Going, going, gone … Real estate auctions explained

elling by auction is fast becoming the preferred option for many people who want to ensure they get the best price for their property. Lorenz and Kim Kahl recently sold their Richmond home by auction and were thrilled with the result. “Harcourts were excellent to deal with. We had a wonderful sales consultant in Matt Goodman who went above and beyond to keep us well informed throughout and thanks to the auction we achieved a really good result,” says Lorenz.

The local Harcourts team are delighted that they can count the Kahl’s as happy vendors who have benefited from their wealth of experience. Harcourts agents and auctioneers work as a team to help clients, providing a level of service and feedback, and not forgetting results, second to none.

Lorenz and Kim had already decided that they wanted to sell their home by auction, and they certainly are pleased they did. An offer was received prior to auction day and subsequently the auction date was brought forward. “There was a real feeling of excitement in the room, both from buyers and definitely from us,” says Lorenz. “There were other bidders wanting to buy our place and eventually it did go to the people who made the original offer, they just had to increase it a bit to meet the competition.” As soon as the Kahl’s listed their property, they knew the dates they would have open days and when the original auction day would be, although this turned out to be much quicker than expected. Ready now to move into their new home, Lorenz and Kim were so impressed by the results and the transparency and ease of the whole process that, if and when they sell that property, an auction is the method they will choose. Happy clients Lorenz and Kim Kahl.

August 2021

AUCTIONEER PROFILES

Mark McGoldrick

Mike Rollo

Auctioneer Mark has been in the trade since 2014, beginning his journey under the tutelage of big brother Philip, an experienced and champion auctioneer.

Mike has been an auctioneer at Harcourts for almost twenty years, calling in excess of 700 auctions in that time. “I am very grateful for the superb education I had as a young sales consultant. Harcourts are well known for their excellent training and it gave me a fantastic start.” He is a big fan of the auction process. “It is a true and tested form of selling that has been around for thousands of years. Many of the most precious things have been sold this way. It is clear cut, unconditional and gives sellers a clean result,” he says. “Buyers can see who their competition is and nothing is hidden.” Like his fellow auctioneers, Mike has a passion for Nelson and all it has to offer. “I love working hard on behalf of my clients and putting every effort into getting the very best outcome for them.”

Mark has enjoyed great success in the auction arena himself. He is a keen practitioner of the Harcourts’ auction process, designed around fairness, transparency and obtaining the very best result for the seller. He has also had considerable success in auction competitions. “Competing is important to developing and honing the important skills required to be a top auctioneer and staying sharp throughout the year,” he says. He was recently joint winner of the 2021 REINZ National Auctioneering Championships and is set to compete for this country against the best in Australia in Sydney in October. Mark loves the Nelson market and working with the Harcourts Platinum Blue team. “They are some of the most dynamic sales consultants in the country and within the Harcourts network.”

Aaron Davis With over 6800 auctions called over sixteen years, Aaron is a highly experienced auctioneer. Throughout his career he has won a substantial number of auctioneering awards including becoming the 2019 REINZ National Auctioneer Champion, a competition he has been a finalist in eight times over. “I love the auction process,” he says. “It’s the most transparent and open way to sell a property.” A great auctioneer requires an excellent knowledge of real estate, super negotiation skills and a good dose of charm, all of which Aaron has plenty of. “The key to success is making sure that every part of the process is very professional and everyone involved is properly prepared for auction day. Unless you take your property to auction, particularly in this market, you don’t really have any idea of what price it can achieve. It is so satisfying to see clients get excellent results this way.”

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A high profile, condensed and controlled marketing period.

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No false bidders.

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A transparent process.

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Select a possession date that suits you (up to 120 days).

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Variations to the terms can be mutually agreed, prior to auction day.

On the fall of the hammer the property is unconditionally sold and 10% deposit is paid.

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Peace of mind on completion of sale.

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The property is neither overpriced nor undersold; its value is determined by the market and individual buyers.

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A fast sale reduces the time on market meaning buyers must act quickly.

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You set the reserve price prior to auction date and it is 100% confidential.

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Allowing buyers to compete amongst themselves means less negotiating and stress for you.

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Unconditional cash buyers, so it’s declared sold once the hammer falls.

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Buyers are focused on the maximum price they’ll pay, not how low their offer should be.

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If no bids on auction day, the auctioneer will take vendor bid on your behalf and pass the property in.

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In a market where prices are goingand through the Situated completely private garden setting, Situatedinataaquiet, quiet, picturesque picturesque and completely private garden setting, you roof,will perhapsthis you’re thinkingfamily to yourself the dream you delightful attraction, with day sun, featuring will findfind this delightful family attraction, with all dayall sun, featuring spacious is getting living furtherareas, and further from you...here spacious large away bedrooms, fast and reliable interliving areas, large bedrooms, office,(withoffice,(with fast and reliable internet and cell is your to secure, a modern warm spacious, net andchance cell phone coverage) combined kitchen/dining, opening out onto phone coverage) combined kitchen/dining, opening Toby out onto a spectacular, Randall home with like no other. aprivate spectacular, sunelevated soaked views deck, designed to optimise private, outdoor sun soaked deck, designed to optimise private, outdoor living the quiet of M 027 233 in 9170 Open plan living complete with wood burner and Dovedale, broken by the splashes of water the swimming pool.from living in theonly quiet of Dovedale, only broken byfrom thetoby.randall@harcourts.co.nz splashes of water an expansive covered kwilla deck that provides This 10ha (approx.) property presents flat productive land, capable the swimming pool.lifestyle This 10ha (approx.) lifestyle property presents flat of shade and the perfect spot to soak in those views. producingland, up to capable 300 balesof of producing hay. productive up to 300 bales of hay. There is plenty of space for a few horses or some stock, by it being too much of a burden, it’s an Price Pricewithout byNegotiation Negotiation easy care lifestyle as you will find. If this sounds like Sharyn Miller View bybyappointment View appointment M 021 377 930 you, give us a call now. www.harcourts.co.nz/RC5839 www.harcourts.co.nz/RC5839 sharyn.miller@harcourts.co.nz

Deadline Sale closes 1pm Wed 7th July (no prior sale) Michael Mokhtar View by appointment Michael Mokhtar M 027 443 2703 www.harcourts.co.nz/NN24969

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MARKET

Update

REINZ Sales Data for MARKET Nelson and Richmond June 2021

REINZ Sales Data for Nelson and Richmond June 2021

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand has just released the industry data for the month of June and it makes for sobering reading if you are a buyer in the market. Thecurrent Real Estate Institute of New Zealand has just released the Headlined, prices continue to rise across the industry data for “House the month of June and it makes for sobering reading if youdefying are a buyer in the current market. country expectations”, it goes on to outline what is“House happening region by What surprises me Headlined, prices continue to region. rise across the country is why people still consider what is happening in the defying expectations”, it goes on to outline what is happening region by region. property market as “defying expectations”. What we aresurprises experiencing here in New Zealand is being repliWhat me is why people still consider what is happening cated to a market greaterasor lesserexpectations”. extent around the in in the property “defying What weglobe are experiencing herecountries. in New Zealand is being to a greater or other OECD It has beenreplicated said so many times, lesser extent the globe in other OECD countries. while wearound continue to have Kiwis pouring back into the country viasoMIQ from other of the to globe It has been said many times, whileparts we continue have where Kiwis pouring the country via MIQ other parts of the globe theyback haveinto been living, we willfrom continue to see a massive where they have been living, continue totrue see awhile massive housing shortage. Thisweiswill particularly the housing This is particularly while the rules and rulesshortage. and regulations aroundtrue property development regulations around property development are being tinkered are being tinkered with by the Government, and supply with by the Government, and supply and labour chains remain and labour chains remain constrained within the buildconstrained within the building industry. ing industry.

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Takaka Valley Redwood Takaka

Pipeworx 233 Westdale Road Pipeworx

Our vendors dream when position they started out the withonly large plumbing supplier Pipeworx unique being Pipeworx is is in in aa unique position being the only large plumbing supplier in this bare land block, to createtools, a dream in Takaka. well aswas supplying hardware, heating, waste Takaka. AsAs well as supplying tools, hardware, heating, pumps,pumps, waste and water property, includingthey a spacious modern family and water service wide range of pumps covering both the tanks, theytanks, service a wide rangeaof pumps covering both the rural and domestic homeand anddomestic setting up market. the land specifically for their town supply in Takaka and rural thereinisTakaka limited market. As there limited townAs supply and Golden Bay, pump supply Toby Randall equestrian needs. The 90m2 barn offers 3 loose is vital. Pipeworx is also the Golden Bay, pump and maintenance and maintenance is supply vital. Pipeworx is also the only Dive Tank refilling M 027 233 9170 station in boxes, tacktank andrefilling feed areas and evenGolden a mezzanine toby.randall@harcourts.co.nz only dive station Bay.base The across business a good Golden Bay. The business has a in good customer the has wholesale floor. The six horse friendly paddocks are fenced plumbing base industry, fromthe retail sales to the public and the Farming customer across wholesale plumbing industry, from /Agriculture retail sales with post and rail and there is a full size arena. plus local tosector the public andbuilders. the farming /agriculture sector plus local builders. Water for the house and for stock is via the

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For your private viewing, contact us now. View appointment View by by appointment www.harcourts.co.nz/NN24995 www.harcourts.co.nz/NN24995

M 021 377 930

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Deadline Sale closes 1pm Thurs 1st July (no prior sale) Mike Rollo View by appointment Mike Rollo M 027 435 2927 www.harcourts.co.nz/NN24959

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Residential Sales 77 - Nelson 34 - Richmond

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