Nelson Magazine - December 2018

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SUMMER

DECEMBER 2018

COCKTAILS AND DREAMS

High-end cocktail bars pop up in Nelson

NELSON’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

FESTIVALS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON

Big acts are on their way: What will it mean for the city?

MODERN WORKPLACES

Out of the office and loving it

CONTENTS

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DECEMBER 2018

FEATURES 7 BIG SCREEN UNDER

THE STARS – Movies Al Fresco comes back to Nelson

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OUR PEOPLE Angela Miller’s passion for racing fashion

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COCKTAILS AND DREAMS – High-end cocktail bars pop up in Nelson to offer punters a premium experience

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FESTIVALS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON – Big acts are on their way to Nelson; What will it mean for the city?

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MODERN WORKPLACES – The daily commute is disappearing as improved technology means people don’t have to show their face in the office

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On the street My renovation At home What’s on Travel - Marlborough Sounds Cooking Social pages Gardening Health

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EDITOR’S NOTE

EDITORIAL Joanna Davis editor@nelsonmag.co.nz DESIGN Spinc Media Kylie Owens

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CONTRIBUTORS Joanna Davis, Charles Anderson, Naomi Arnold, Susie Williams, Joya Devine, Sarah Board, Jonty Dine, The Property Pilots Photography, Tim Cuff, Jacqui Hewson, Anja Possegger, Virginia Woolf

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t this time of the year, the confines of the office are so much less appealing. Even if by some miracle of good fortune or seniority you’ve managed to secure yourself a north-facing desk by the window, it’s still not the same as feeling the sun on your skin.

While many of us take solace in daydreams of holidays approaching, some people have actually planned their lives to operate without the minor tyranny of a traditional workspace. We talk to three people who technology has freed from the daily commute (see pages 16 and 17).

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Things we love

Artists Charles and Janine Williamson took just three days to create the mural titled “Raise” on the back wall of Jack Robins Stadium in Stoke. The triangular additions were completed by the students from Youth Nelson, who attend alternative education.

The mural is of a kaka in flight and was named “Raise”, after the M ori translation of Whakat

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UNDER THE STARS Words by NAOMI ARNOLD

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at Summer Movies Al Fresco at Founders Park.

For nearly 20 years, Nelson City Council’s Summer Movies Al Fresco has been a staple of the holiday calendar. We talk to organiser Antony Hodgson about this year’s line-up of classic films, perfect for watching under the stars.

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hoosing a good outdoor film is an art in itself. It needs to have nostalgia value to help draw the crowds; it has to be unusual enough that people won’t have seen it recently; and it has to be appropriate and appealing for everyone in the family. Since summer 2002, the family duo behind this task has been Antony Hodgson and his daughter Rebecca, who was a tween when she first started.

Based in Onekaka, Antony is a firm fixture on the technical side of Nelson’s arts and entertainment scene. He grew up in Nelson and was heavily involved in theatre until he did an acting studentship at Christchurch’s Court Theatre. When children came, he shifted to the technical side and built a career in production management, touring shows such as Krishna’s Dairy around New Zealand and the world.

He returned to Nelson in 2001, when the arts festivals and summer events were just getting big enough that they needed professional technical management experience.

“It was a pretty fortuitous bit of timing that I had gone away and brought back those skills into the community.”

He picked New Zealand films for the first few years he ran the summer movies. “But we chewed quite quickly through the few family-friendly ones that weren’t too weird, odd or had inherent misogyny.”

He and Rebecca decided to go back to older films that had disappeared from TV listings and the shelves of DVD stores, but still stood the test of time. Today, watching classic movies in the park has become a favourite summer activity for many Nelson families.

This year, there will be four movie screenings before Christmas for the first time, including Miracle on 34th Street. Held in the Botanic Reserve on December 15, it’s perfectly scheduled to tie in with Nelson’s annual Lantern Celebration.

“As people come down off the hill and it’s getting dark, they’ll be able to settle down with their picnic and watch the movie. It is such an amazing setting being out in the park in the open air with a picnic and a drink, seeing something you’re not going to see anywhere else.”

Movies are BYO, cost $2 for adults and $1 for children and run from 9pm-11pm. Visit nelson.govt.nz to see this year’s schedule. If the weather is looking wet, text ‘Is it on?’ to 021 77 66 23 after 7.30pm.

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PASSION FOR RACING FASHION In mid-January the thrill of the races comes to town, but Angela Miller isn’t interested in the horses; she’s there for the fashion. Sarah Board catches up with her. ◗ Why do you enter Fashion in the Field and what do you enjoy most about the event?

It’s a great opportunity to get glammed up. Making new friends with likeminded ladies is definitely a highlight for me - I have friends all around the country now who I’ve met at fashion events. ◗ When did you first enter the competition and what made you enter?

I first entered six or seven years ago. It was a fun thing to do with some girlfriends at the time. ◗ Fashion keeps evolving. Do you spend a lot of time researching/ looking for your outfit?

Yes, definitely. I follow FOTF in Australia where it’s a huge thing. There are definite trends in racing fashion which also vary seasonally. I make a lot of my race day outfits, so it takes a bit of time.

And then it’s putting together all the accessories also. ◗ There are some pretty crazy headpieces worn at a racecourse.

Would you say this is the most important part of your outfit?

Absolutely! Your headpiece ties your outfit together and gives it the wow factor. ◗ How long does it take you to get ready on the day?

An hour or so on the actual day with makeup and hair. Sometimes working hair around a headpiece so it stays put can be time-consuming. In the days prior it’s nails, tan and any other beauty appointments. ◗ Have you got a favourite outfit you have worn over the years?

I love all my race day outfits for various reasons - some have a spectacular hat, others the dress or skirt is the standout. The outfit I wore for NZ Cup this year is amazing and is right up there with my top choices.

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left, at Richmond Park.

◗ Do you get nervous when you are on the catwalk?

Not in Nelson but I do in the bigger competitions where there are hundreds of women competing and thousands of people watching. ◗ Your wardrobe must be huge.

Do you get to wear your outfits again?

It is rather large - two wardrobes. I have re-worn some outfits. Changing the headpiece and/or accessories can give the outfit a whole new look. Sometimes you may not place in a competition and go on to win in another one. In the FOTF community you often have the opportunity to sell your outfit or headpiece too. ◗ Are you into the horse racing as much as the fashion?

Not so much. I enjoy the odd flutter but the fashion side of things is definitely the highlight for me.

ANGELA MILLER placed in the top 10 (out of 140 entries) at the NZ Trotting Cup in Christchurch in November.

Fashion In The Field will take place on Sunday 13 January at the summer race meet. Ladies and gents are encouraged to dress up for the occasion and strut their stuff on the catwalk for the chance to win great prizes.

Registrations will be taken from 12 noon.

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COCKTAILS AND DREAMS Nelson is in the middle of an identity overhaul as high-end cocktail bars pop up to offer punters a premium experience.

Charles Anderson reports.

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1. PETE COATES making a Pina Colada.

2. SAMEER GALAV, manager of Bamboo Tiger 3. MICHAEL COLES of Arden making cocktails.

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ete Coates was scared. He had just landed a job making coffee at the newly opened Cod & Lobster when owner Nick Widley asked if he would try his hand at making a few cocktails to back up the head bartender.

The only problem was Pete had never made a cocktail and in fact had only ever drunk one – a Long Island iced tea.

“I said ‘sure’.”

As well as being a barista, Pete is also a very good actor. But as it happened, that head bartender was never found.

“So, Nick said to me ‘I haven’t found a head bartender, so what if I turn you into one?’”

Once again, Pete said: “Sure.”

“I was scared s***less,” he recalls now.

That was three years ago, when

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the restaurant and cocktail bar had just opened.

People in Nelson understood the concept of having a restaurant at the top of Trafalgar St. That was a tried and true location. But cocktails?

“People initially said to us that we were mad,” says co-owner Kymberly Widley.

“They said: ‘What are you doing? This is not what people do here’.”

is focused on all things oaked – rum, whisky, bourbon and wine. It is being created because there are now too many people who want to enjoy all of those.

“There is a huge number of groups that we have to turn away because they will dominate the whole area,” says Nick.

“We have to be able to cater to the individual wanting unique experiences.”

Three years in Nelson can be a long time. Pete Coates is now one of the finest bartenders around, flying around to awards across the country and Australia. And now the Cod & Lobster family are expanding their offerings of fine cocktails to beyond their nook in the front of their restaurant.

That seems to be saying something about the changing nature of Nelson’s hospitality scene. About eight years ago there was a big boost in the number of craft beer pubs and bars offering local punters something different for their night out. Now there is a new trend – higher end establishments offering uniquely crafted drinks at a premium price.

‘Kismet’ will open on Hardy Street this month. It will be a cocktail lounge that

In those three years, several such places have popped up around Nelson,

suggesting the city is growing up. On Hardy St, there is Urban and the newly established Arden, as well as the soonto-be opened Kismet. On Trafalgar Street, there is the Cod & Lobster. On Bridge Street, there is Bamboo Tiger and on New Street, we have Rhythm and Brown.

between 20 and 40 didn’t exist. That generation gap is starting to fill up.”

“I reckon considering what we’ve got here per square metre, it won’t be long before we become like a mini Melbourne,” Nick says. “You can come here and eat out for breakfast, lunch and dinner and then have cocktails after. You won’t get 3 bored.”

“We have had pretty unanimously positive feedback.”

London is calling at Arden. The new establishment was started by Logan Ursell and Lisa Penketh only a few months ago and already it has become a staple for many in the CBD. “This drink feels so classic, like it was made in the 1920s,” Logan tells me as he hands me a cocktail called ‘London Calling’.

“But it was actually created in 2002 for a competition. It’s just such a great combination of flavours.”

In most places you wouldn’t get an explanation of the drink – in this case a fine combination of gin, sherry, sugar syrup and lemon. But that is what is being offered. In most places you would not pay $18 for a drink so it’s important the product is matched with the experience.

Arden, however, is not most places.

Logan was working at Rhythm and Brown and was surprised at the demand for cocktails.

“I didn’t expect it.”

So, the new Arden was made with a specific vision in mind. Logan and Lisa had worked around the world, most recently in Melbourne, and wanted to bring the sort of place they would frequent there back to Lisa’s hometown.

“A lot of the venues were quite dated here,” Logan says. “When I was last living here 15 years ago, people

But what is surprising is that Arden’s clientele is of all ages – from that generation gap all the way up to senior citizens, who apparently have caught on to the idea.

Over on Bridge Street, Bamboo Tiger is in full swing. Jane Winter is singing up a storm in the southeast Asian-themed cocktail bar. It’s a different vibe from Urban or Arden.

It is, first and foremost, a bar. But it serves a different clientele to those of its neighbours.

Sameer Galav came down from Auckland to manage it at the end of last year when it first popped up. On a recent Saturday night, he is behind the bar with two other bartenders frantically trying to serve all the customers with their varied drinks requests. But with Jane and her pianist Francis performing, the vibe is more upmarket than the building’s previous incarnations – Drifters and Elsewhere.

Sameer describes the vibe as “old school jazz cocktail bar” - and it seems to be paying off.

Nick Widley, of the Cod & Lobster, says the boom in higher end venues is not cause for concern.

Quite the opposite.

“We want to be part of the driving force that takes Nelson to the next level,” he says.

When he moved to Nelson eight years ago, he says there were only about three and a half months over the summer period to make money in the hospitality industry. Now it is closer to eight months.

“The more places that open, the more locals are going to frequent town, which means Nelson becomes a busier place. If it’s a busier place that means we can afford to keep staff all year round and as a result the quality of product and serve will get better.

“When people say: ‘There are too many places in Nelson’ I disagree.

Actually, the more places there are the better we all do.”

It also means they don’t have to look around for an experienced bar manager for Kismet. They’ve got one right at hand. Pete Coates has already said yes.

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estled in a sprawling 120-hectare farm on the outskirts of Nelson is the enchanting French-styled Thackwood Cottage and romantic Thackwood Garden – filled with fragrant flowers, hidden pathways, sculptures, terraced banks, box hedges, lemon groves and lush green plantings.

A love of the land led to the development of the two-hectare English cottage garden, but its owners Murray and Karen Gill haven’t had an easy journey.

“We were living overseas for five years when Murray’s father became very ill,” says Karen. “So we promptly returned to Nelson, and eventually bought the farm, where we’ve been for the past 38 years. It’s a fourth-generation farm; my parents were great gardeners – as well as working full time my father had a two acre block of vegetable garden, so that passion was passed on from an early age and I’ve been gardening ever since.”

It was the year 2000 when Murray and Karen started creating Thackwood Garden on the large bank which boasts expansive views across verdant farmland and out to Tasman Bay. “Murray had just started working on the paths with a digger when he had to have emergency heart surgery in Wellington, so everything went on hold.”

But friends of the Gills rallied in support and helped them put in trees and shrubs. Kindness continued to abound with people giving the couple plantings.

“So that’s how our garden was formed and enabled us to also give away plantings. When the Gills’ two children Alannah and Ashley were aged 9 and 6 respectively, the family went over to England where Murray’s brother was living.

“We stayed with Donald on his Sussex farm and also at bed and breakfasts’ which gave us the idea to set up our own boutique accommodation, because our experiences were so lovely.”

A decade ago, the couple also started offering boutique weddings after local marriage celebrant, Rachel Schepers, rang to view Thackwood Gardens for its suitability as a wedding venue.

Subsequently, Rachel’s sister Jo was married at the property, and the word soon spread that it was the perfect location to tie the knot.

Thackwood Cottage Garden also began to feature in numerous highprofile magazines, and nine years ago was awarded five stars and ‘Garden of National Significance’ by the New Zealand Gardens Trust. Maintaining the garden to a high standard is labour intensive and costly, so Murray and Karen felt the need to start charging people to view it, but they are always thinking of ways to give back; for seven consecutive years the couple have run open days for the Nelson Breast Cancer Trust, with donations going to local breast cancer and gynaecological services.

For a heavenly experience, pop out to Thackwood Garden, which is also available for weddings, naming ceremonies, high teas and special occasions all year round. Situated just 10 minutes north of Nelson, Thackwood Garden has ample parking.

You can also hire the delightful Thackwood Cottage Boutique Accommodation which is tastefully decorated with French country-style attire, quality linens and an array of fresh flowers. Features of the cottage include two queen bedrooms with garden views, a spacious kitchen and living area and outdoor patio and

bbq facilities. Your stay can include a gourmet breakfast brought to you in a hamper basket. “People often say…this is paradise, why didn’t we stay longer?”

For more information visit www.thackwoodcottage.co.nz

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SUMMER OF ’19: A SUMMER FOR MUSIC LOVERS Words by SARAH BOARD

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hat do Cardi B, Bryan Adams, UB40 and the John Butler Trio have in common?

The easy answer is that they’ve all hit international fame as musicians. The exciting answer is that they will all perform in Nelson this summer.

In fact, the summer of 2018/19 could go down as the summer of festivals, and perhaps the start of an on-going trend for the region.

Trafalgar Park and the Trafalgar Centre will be the two main venues, with the latter hosting Blindspott on Dec 27, UB40 on Feb 5, John Butler Trio and Fly My Pretties on March 2 and Bryan Adams and Dave Dobbyn on March 16, while Fat Freddy’s Drop and Salmonella Dub will play the more relaxed settings of Neudorf Vineyards and Founders Heritage Park respectively.

While that line up alone would be enough to get music fans to their feet, it is the debut of Bay Dreams in the city that has attracted all the attention. And why not? The event sold 20,000 tickets in a little over two weeks and will see at least half of those people come from outside the region.

Organiser Mitch Lowe of Neptune Entertainment says the festival has been a success in Mount Maunganui and they were always keen to bring it to the South Island.

“But we never intended it to be Nelson.

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visits, and met with the councils and felt the most support in Nelson out of all the regions. Combined with great weather, it’s also the perfect spot at that time of year, and it’s a previously untapped market which hasn’t seen a big festival for many years. It came down to the support of the council wanting to have events like this. And we have since had only positive feedback from everyone we’ve spoken to.”

He says the reason for the festival’s success is all in the line-up.

“I think we nailed [it]. It’s such a good selection of what’s current. That creates a lot of hype, and it spreads so fast. When people think they’re going to miss out, they buy fast.”

Nelsonian Alison Macbeth is a regular concert-goer who has tickets to UB40, Salmonella Dub, John Butler Trio and Fat Freddy’s Drop this summer.

She says she prefers to attend concerts in Nelson as the cost of airfares and accommodation, on top of concert tickets, can make it expensive.

Summer Concerts in Nelson 30 Nov & 1 Dec, Salmonella Dub, Founders Park, 27 Dec, Trafalgar Centre, Blindspott Reunion Show 4 Jan, Trafalgar Park, Bay Dreams 9/10 Jan, Neudorf Vineyard, Fat Freddy’s Drop 5 Feb, Trafalgar Centre, UB40

“We definitely make the most of it when live music comes to town and we can’t wait for this summer.”

2 March, Trafalgar Centre, John Butler Trio, Fly My Pretties, TrinityRoots & L.A.B

And she has one piece of advice to people attending some of the many concerts this summer: wear flat shoes.

“Especially if you like to dance like me.”

16 March, Trafalgar Centre, Bryan Adams with Dave Dobbyn and Jordan Luck Band

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MODERN WORKPLACES All over the world, the daily commute is disappearing as improved technology means people don’t have to show their face in the office. Some are working from home, some are working from shared workspaces, and some are even working from overseas. We talked to three people about how they manage remote work from Nelson.

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Michaelanne Forster, playwright and author, writes from Nelson When you’re a writer you have to be entirely self-motivated, and the way I make things work is by being organised.

Maintaining a network can be hard if you’re not working in a regular job – you need to create, maintain and sometimes repair your contacts because your reputation is what gets you work. I have an agent, Playmarket, in Wellington, and I have a big network of people in my field, which is theatre, children’s writing and arts projects. I keep an eye open for opportunities, and stay in touch with people who might want to collaborate with me or use me as a dramaturge, script editor or writer.

You’re only as good as your last project and people’s memories are short. When I moved to Nelson in 2016 most people didn’t actually know my work. It was like starting from ground zero. So I did a lot of volunteering, got into ushering, speaking engagements, and offered creative writing classes at Volume. This year I put on two shows; a collaboration with eight artists at The Refinery with the Nelson Arts Festival and one at the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts with soprano Allison Cormack.

When I worked at TVNZ and Christchurch Polytech, I learned the discipline of deadlines. In the freelance world you don’t have anyone to do the layers of admin required for many projects. Sometimes you start to doubt yourself: Is this project really a good idea? Does anyone care? So you have to have a real passion for what you do, otherwise it’s easy to fall off the perch.

Hannah Clarke, works remotely for a UK company from Nelson I work in technical support for Ticketer, which is a Londonbased company focusing on ticket machines for the bus industry. I always wanted to do my OE, but after uni I went straight to work. By the time I’d found a job I loved, I was 28 and wanted to use my under-30 working visa options before they expired.

I was so lucky that my company was flexible and established a role for me as an after-hours support worker. Everything

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is cloud-based, and we have a weekly Skype meeting and communicate via Slack. It’s worked really well for them, because a lot of our clients work random shifts and they love that they can call at 1am.

Another bonus is that whenever a new software feature is launched they can do it in the middle of the night when networks are quiet, but someone doesn’t have to be awake in London.

It works really well for me – I’m paid in UK pounds but my partner and I try to live off his local mechanic’s salary and

save mine. We are both outdoors people and we love tramping. We try to go away in our campervan as often as we can. I love being in Nelson because it’s so sunny, and you have mountains, sea, beach, forest. It’s also so quiet here. In England you go

away to leave everyone and end up at a campsite even closer to others than you were before.

We’ve now started looking at visa options to see how we can stay in Nelson.

FREEDOM

Hannah Clarke works for a UK company, but being based in Nelson gives her the chance to get away with her partner in their campervan often.

Naomi Arnold, freelance journalist and author, works nationally/internationally from Nelson As a freelancer I love the ability to take a slower morning if it’s been a busy few days, fit in appointments and fun with friends and family, and do whatever sort of work I want – structuring my work to suit my lifestyle, rather than the other way around. But after I quit my full-time job in 2014, I spent the next four years working full-time from home.

By October this year I was over it, especially when it came to battling the easy procrastination options offered by housework, dog walks and

meal prep. When I didn’t find out that the All Blacks were playing in Nelson until a few days beforehand – despite the hours I spend on news sites and ‘social’ media – I realised how much actual human contact I’d lost, too.

I joined the Bridge Street Collective, and now that I work from a dedicated desk in town, I’m doing more work than ever, but much more efficiently. I can keep my evenings and weekends free, and when I go home I forget about my emails until the next day. It feels like a much healthier balance for me, and I can’t think of a better way to work. Other than not having to do it at all, obviously.

WILD WORKPLACE

Naomi near the Kaimanawa Ranges, reporting on mānuka honey for New Zealand Geographic.

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Trousers, top, scarf and earrings from Frock & Soul. Shoes from Taylors

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Floral dress from Frock & Soul, bag and hydrangeas from VillaRosa Maison

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1. Yellow satchel bag from Frock & Soul • 2. Hogl Kerys shoes from Taylors • 3. Raspberry earrings from Frock & Soul • 4. Teal geometric pattern earrings from Frock & Soul • 5. Stella & Gemma sunglasses from VillaRosa Maison • 6. Elsie’s retro shirt from Frock & Soul • 7. Calzangor Bambu Blanco Shoes from Taylors, Sofia’s retro floral dress from Frock & Soul • 8. Rattan bag with black pompom detail from Frock & Soul • 9. Pink satchel bag and pineapple headscarf from Frock & Soul

Photographer: Virginia Woolf Fashion Stylist: Jacqui Hewson Model: Anja Possegger Hair & Makeup Artist: Kim Hill from Between Miroirs Hair and Beauty

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This month we talk with financial advisor Mark Sheehan Describe each piece you are wearing and where it’s from.

MARK: Jeans, jacket and shirt are all

from Gustaves. Shoes are from Shoe Connection in Wellington. I wear through my shoes quite fast so when I find a pair I like I buy three or four pairs of them.

KELLIE: My most favourite comfortable white jeans are from Just Jeans. I’ve had these for years and they are on high rotation. My shirt is from Suki Lala.

It’s called the GG shirt. It’s so versatile, breezy and light, and I love how I can dress it up or down. I never leave home without my Ralph Lauren sunnies or a handbag. Today’s one is called the accordion stud edge bag which I purchased online from Suki Lala. I’m wearing a very sentimental necklace which is treasured, well-worn and loved - and was a gift from my spunky hubby.

What is your style?

MARK: Middle aged man desperately

clinging to youth? I try to dress reasonably smart as my wife is quite

stylish and I tend to look like a hobo next to her if I don’t put in a bit of effort.

Do you think things through or impulse buy?

KELLIE: I don’t have one particular style. I love to mix it up, dress up or down. I pretty much dress for how I feel on the day. If you had a peep in my wardrobe, you would have a better understanding of why I choose to not pop myself in one particular style box. There’s a little bit of everything in there.

MARK: Definitely not

What is most of your wardrobe made up of?

MARK: Blue long-sleeved collared

shirts. I have about 30 of them.

KELLIE: Dresses and skirts. When I was growing up, I was a total tomboy.

I refused to wear a dress and you wouldn’t see me out of comfy jeans and a baggy T-shirt - kind of like today but not as sophisticated.

When I hit my twenties, I discovered the right dress fit and shape for me and never looked back.

What is your approach to shopping?

impulse.

I wouldn’t say I shop regularly for clothes. I shop when I think I need something.

KELLIE: I like to think I’m fairly conservative. I shop for pieces that I can wear with other items I have in my wardrobe. However when I come across a T-shirt, shoes or a dress with pockets, I’m a sucker and I impulse buy.

What’s one thing you have on high rotation?

MARK: I guess

long Ben Sherman

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and busy mum and real estate agent, Kellie Todd. trousers get a bit of use.

KELLIE: I have a few favourite dresses, one in particular is a chiffon Karen Walker dress I purchased from her 2017 collection which is so simple and timeless.

When I’m not wearing my real estate hat I wear a lot of Elm, Homelee, Feather and Noise, and dresses I’ve purchased off ASOS.

What are you loving at the moment?

MARK: I generally wear

blue for some reason, so I guess that.

KELLIE: I’m a colour-

lover. I am loving seeing all the new summer fashion hitting the stores because it’s so colourful and vibrant.

What are you dressed for today?

MARK: I am working so that, but

summer is here and I’m meeting a mate for lunch.

KELLIE: I’m dressed for a multitude of things today including coffee catch-ups, meetings, showing homes, a client lunch meeting, then school pick up. I’ll put my mum hat on for a bit then my real estate hat will go back on before I head home and have date night with my hubby. This outfit works for my entire day which I love!

Whose style do you admire and why?

MARK: Probably my wife’s. She is a fashion model with a discerning eye, so you want to dress well around her.

KELLIE: I have a lot of women whose style I admire, but the one thing they all seem to have in common is they are confident in themselves, they own what they are wearing, and they seem to also dress to how they feel or want to feel. I love how the way you style yourself in the morning can give you empowerment and the confidence to achieve your goals

By SARAH BOARD throughout the day.

Where do you buy most of your clothes from?

MARK: Gustaves in town here. I think

that there is something in “buy once, buy well”. They give pretty good feedback on how stuff looks which is good from a buying point of view.

KELLIE: I mainly buy online from local stores like www.frankez.co.nz and www.sukilala.co.nz. I don’t have a lot of time to shop so this works for me. When I do have time is when I’m holidaying overseas and I’ll shop in the local boutiques rather than big chain stores.

Favourite thing you are wearing and why?

MARK: The jacket is part of a suit,

but I think it goes really well smartcasual as well.

KELLIE: My jeans as they are incredibly comfortable. I can dress them up or down and I love the rips in them.

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A rainbow of fun colours NZ made luxurious Possum blend garments and accessories to layer this summer.

.. along with the Beautiful Driftood Lykke Needle range from Nepal.

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We have Christmas wrapped up for the ladies!

Stocking fillers starting from under $2, to a beautiful dress to wrap yourself in!

Frock and Soul Clothing Co. 163 Hardy St, Nelson | Ph 777 0037 www.frockandsoul.nz

Soaps starting from $1.60 | Books $30 | Bags from $89 | Chill pill tin $10.50 | Coasters set of 4 $9.99 | Magnets $9.99 | Retro suitcase Box $39

Be captivated… ..by our collection of Eyris Blue Pearl jewellery. This handmade Koru blue pearl necklace retails at $989, one of many NZ blue pearl designs available exclusively at Jewel Beetle.

Jewel Beetle 56 Bridge St, Nelson Ph 548 0487 www.jewelbeetle.co.nz

One off garments, exquisite jewellery and fabric.

Our boutique is a gorgeous place to explore our ranges of Jellicoe Design and Deeanne Hobbs clothing.

Jellicoe 4b Kotua Place, Stoke Ph 541 0104 www.jellicoe.co.nz

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SUMMER SIZZLERS Luxurious lingerie, stylish swimwear and pretty coverups.

We stock all of your favourite brands, with a fantastic selection for everyone, from teenagers to mature women.

Pop in and see!

Little Boutique 51 Bridge St, Nelson | Ph 548 3943 www.littleboutique.co.nz *specialists in mastectomy prothesis and pocketed bras

Treat Yourself This Christmas Gifts to fit all budgets at our Nelson boutique.

Chic and Sophisticated Fashionable high quality bags and travel accessories from Troop London.

Made with natural fabrics and Italian leathers.

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117 Nile Street, Nelson | 03 970 0232 www.louisedouglas.com

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A fantastic selection of fashionable,fun styles and colours.

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MY RENOVATION Renovating can be a challenging, fun, horrible, exciting adventure. Bonnie Slade tells us how she and her husband Jason fared in their central Nelson home.

AFTER

W

hen our firstborn arrived, we had no toilet. And no bedroom. Well technically there was a toilet but only at night, when my husband put it back in after the tiler had finished for the day.

It’s a rite of passage, an unwritten rule, or something us kiwis can’t help, isn’t it? I’m talking about the DIY urge that comes in to full force when you’re pregnant, about to pop and suddenly it’s absolutely necessary to undertake a large renovation project.

We bought our house after one viewing – we hadn’t even intended to go to that particular open home, but it was on the way from another one so we stopped. Let’s just say “worst house, best street”.

We were going to need to DIY. Which would be easy since my husband is a builder. Right?

We had a six month deadline, a very small budget and worked full time so DIY was limited to evenings and weekends. But there were two of us - she’d be fine! At least, that’s what we told everyone who looked at us as if we were crazy.

Except no-one warned me I would become all but useless with a physically difficult pregnancy. I had to down tools and work on what I do best – shop.

We were DIYing a bedroom with walk-in-robe (yes, it’s worth it), a baby’s room and a bathroom. I spent hours on Trade Me and limping the aisles of Bunnings, Mitre 10 and Hubbers in search of gloriously boring things like toilet roll holders and carpet underlay.

I scored well with a $60 sink and heated towel rail at half price from Trade Me. But I soon learned that anything big ticket (carpet, tiles, furniture) needed to be seen in real life.

BEFORE Anyone else forget to check the measurements on an online purchase? Ahem.

Meanwhile the husband worked like a Trojan, seamlessly slipping from building all day to building all night. If there’s one thing we learned from our DIY experience, it’s that you really (REALLY) need to add a bit of extra time to your worst-case estimates for timelines.

I’m pretty sure my midwife was my husband’s biggest cheerleader. I remember her whispering in my ear when baby decided to arrive early and I was being whisked off for an emergency c-section: “At least he’ll have an extra five days to finish the house while you recover in hospital.”

Which he did, magnificently.

BEFORE

AFTER

BONNIE with her daughter Willa.

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AT HOME

ECO FRIENDLY COUNTRY HOME WITH PHENOMENAL VIEWS Words by JOYA DEVINE PROPERTY PILOTS PHOTOGRAPHY

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or Nelson couple, Fiona and Lyal Mudford, living on the land they purchased prior to building their home was a wise decision. “We were living just outside Motueka when Fiona saw our piece of land on the Lower Moutere Highway and really liked it – it was a flat, elevated site with phenomenal views from the Abel Tasman all the way round to the Richmond Ranges,” says Lyal. “We had a pretty good idea of what we wanted and living here in a cottage first helped us to understand aspects such as wind direction, sun angles and so on. I work for Helicopters New Zealand and spend quite a bit of time travelling, so it was important we had a place that was easy maintenance, so my wife didn’t have hassles to deal with. Fiona is Canadian; we lived in Canada for a time before moving back to New Zealand; we wanted a warm home with good insulation, but the property market was limited.”

Numerous aspects of Mudford’s four-bedroom build are eco-friendly. To insulate the property, the floor slab was laid down, then the insulation, with underfloor heating pipes placed overtop, then concrete was poured on it. “That way

we don’t get leakage outside of the building or under the floor.” The home’s large windows, which mostly face northwest, provide passive heating and the couple have used rubberwood flooring from Thailand. “It’s old trees from rubber plantations that are no longer in use, turned into flooring; it’s very sustainable – you are not using tropical hardwood that is endangered.”

Fiona and Lyal designed their home together with Nick Marer from The Little Pig Building Company and a local draughtsman who would both advise the couple about what would or wouldn’t work. “We were really impressed with Nick; he delivered exactly what we wanted.” The features Lyal and Fiona particularly love about their home include its fabulous kitchen and scullery because they like entertaining. “Fiona is a trained chef, so having a nice kitchen really mattered.”

Another favourite is their ‘wet sauna’ or steam room, and their underfloor heating system, which also provides hot water for the whole house. The rural property has an open plan living space with three patios and a courtyard, where the couple can sit in windy conditions in sheltered comfort.

“We were living just outside Motueka when Fiona saw our piece of land on the Lower Moutere Highway and really liked it – it was a flat, elevated site with phenomenal views from the Abel Tasman all the way round to the Richmond Ranges.” - Lyal Mudford 31

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AT HOME

“Fiona and Lyal had a real feel for what they wanted to achieve to maximise their amazing views,” says Nick Marer, owner of The Little Pig Building Company. “We sat down with them and worked out a design, giving them lots of different options, considering things like ‘which way is the roof going to slope?’ and ‘are you thinking of doing solar harvesting?’ They went with a flat roof design, and we’ve angled the garage nicely towards sun, so if they want photovoltaic panels in the future, they can.

There were various challenges; there had previously been some excavations we had to work around, and part way through the build they decided they wanted to turn their existing garage into another family room. So, we said, ‘ok – let’s make it work for you.’ It was a pleasing end result; it’s awesome how the windows of the house frame their incredible views, and how special features like their front door look so spectacular with its many layers of rectangles, timber and glass.” The Little Pig Building Company are specialists in building energy efficient homes using straw, timber or brick, and is extremely customer focussed. “We will build within your budget, while achieving as much as possible on your top ten wish list – whether it’s a secret garden, a theatre room, or a well-insulated home, which was something the Mudford’s really wanted and now they have it!”

For more information, visit www.littlepigbuilding.co.nz

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15 Dec LANTERN CELEBRATION Get creative and make yourself a lantern to light your way.

Entertainment includes performances, UV light show and al fresco movie - ‘Miracle on 34th Street’.

What’s

For full information, and a complete list of events in our region, visit www.itson.co.nz

Your Nelson Tasman Events Guide

Botanical Reserve, Milton St, Nelson

31 Dec

1 Jan

NEW YEAR’S EVE COUNTDOWN IN THE CITY

LION’S SUMMER FAIR This annual event is a fun day for all the family. There will be stalls of all descriptions including food, refreshments, art, craft, books, jewellery and clothing, fun rides and games.

Dance your way into 2019!

Come along to the Church Steps where live bands will lead the celebrations. This is a familyfriendly event, with fireworks after the countdown.

Tahunanui Sportsfield, Beach Rd, Nelson

Top of Trafalgar St, Nelson

8 Jan

11 and 13 Jan

BLACK CAPS V SRI LANKA - 3RD ODI

NELSON HARNESS RACING INTERISLANDER SUMMER FESTIVAL 2019

Experience cricket at its finest when the Black Caps take on the thrilling challenge of Sri Lanka.

Family fun with harness racing plus on-course competitions and promotions, local food and beverages, live music and free children’s entertainment

Saxton Oval Pavilion, Saxton Rd, Stoke

20 Jan NELSON SUMMER KITE FESTIVAL The 29th Nelson Summer Kite Festival at Neale Park Sunday 20 Jan, 12pm - 5pm. Come and see the amazing kite displays put on by kitefliers from NZ and overseas. Food, drink, ice cream and kites for sale. Good ol’ family fun.

Neale Park, North Rd, Nelson

Richmond Park Racecourse, Lower Queen St, Richmond

31 Jan – 3 Feb NELSON BUSKERS FESTIVAL International buskers provide us with hilarious, weird, eye-opening, gravity-defying acts. Suitable for all ages, free admission.

Upper Trafalgar St, Nelson

T R AV E L

THE MAGNIFICENT

MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS View of the Marlborough Sounds from the Queen Charlotte track.

Susie Williams spends some time checking out what makes the Marlborough Sounds so special with a walk on the Queen Charlotte Track, a sea kayak in its stunning bays and a trip to Lochmara to learn more about the region’s wildlife.

Kayaking Looking up to the hills covered in native bushland, down the length of the Queen Charlotte Sound and feeling like explorers on water, kayaking is an unbelievable way to soak up the sights and feel of the Marlborough Sounds.

My girls and I were lucky enough to be invited by Juliet and Steve and the Wilderness Guides Marlborough Sounds Team out on their half day Queen Charlotte Sound Guided Kayak Tour. Along with six other tourists from around the globe, we headed out to Ngakuta Bay with our two guides by van with the kayaks in tow.

The morning was over-cast and the water was glassy. We explored the bay and our knowledgeable guides explained the tree life we could see from our kayaks.

It was then time for us to do our exercise for the day, and as a group paddled across Grove Arm to Bottle Bay. Once at Bottle Bay we floated about together while our guides educated us about the birds and plant life we saw and told us local stories and about local Māori culture.

We had a stingray sit long enough for each kayak to get up close and marvel at the wonderful sea creatures.

The morning was fast disappearing from us, so it was time to head across the Arm back towards Ngakuta Bay. The breeze was picking up, so a few more muscles were needed to get back home.

Kayaking is my favourite way to get back into nature and relax. It’s easy to feel as though you are the only people out on the water. I think that’s one of the extra special things about the Marlborough Sounds – you can always find a secluded piece of waterway that is out of the sea breeze.

The Queen Charlotte Track Heading out into the sounds with a pod of dolphins passing our boat we knew we

on a kayak trip in the Marlborough Sounds.

DOLPHINS

were in for a treat. Four days hiking the Queen Charlotte Track - three girlfriends with our three teenage daughters. It was sure to be a trip to remember.

We had heard that the beginning of the track was a gruelling start, but were pleasantly surprised it was not as intense as imagined. The track passes through unmodified forest of high canopy and an understory of shrubs and small trees.

A seal relaxing in the water with its fins up as if to say hello, and the afternoon sun shining - it was a warm welcome in to Furneaux Lodge. It is the perfect

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location to relax as a group, have a drink and discuss the day. My beautifully appointed and spacious apartment was the ideal afternoon location, relaxing on the cane chairs, overlooking the sea.

Following the shoreline from Endeavour Inlet to Camp Bay was a relaxing second day. An easy, but steady walk, we had ample time to soak up the views, the photo opportunities and each other.

We spent the majority of the time wandering through regenerating forest, rich in small birds.

About four hours walking and we were at Punga Cove Resort. We parked ourselves under an umbrella on the shore and ate our lunch, soaking up the gorgeous view in front of us.

GECKO along the Queen Charlotte track.

at Lochmara.

MĀORI WHARE

Day three was 23 km (plus extra for a detour to Eatwell’s lookout). There were no doubt some challenging parts, but the views of both the Keneperu and Queen Charlotte Sounds made it all worthwhile.

Arriving hungry and tired, desperate to take our hiking shoes off, we arrived at our accommodation for the night - the stunning Portage Hotel.

Day four may have actually been the toughest. The first half of the day had more than its fair share of ups and downs through the hills, testing the already tired legs. We had to climb back up to the ridge line from Portage. The second half was a much gentler walk, but, particularly for the kids, it was the ‘so close yet so far’ mental game going on. This part of the track follows old bridle paths high above the water, then through mature beech forest and some sections of heavily shaded tree ferns.

Reaching the clearing at the end of the track we are all ecstatic. What an achievement and what a fabulous four days we had all had.

We shared our boat ride home to Picton with other excited, proud walkers who had also done the track.

Lochmara Like any trip into the Marlborough Sounds, the boat trip to get to your

destination is half the fun. We boarded Lochmara’s new boat, which is way roomier than the previous one we had travelled on.

Time for us to learn about the reef project. Lochmara has its own marine research and education centre, with a new underwater observatory and an outside touch tank. Our tour started with some friendly pied shags coming in for a feed, showing us how clever they were at diving underwater. Our marine guide talked to us about the species of plant and fish life we could see, the current threats to our New Zealand sea life, and the project’s aims for the future.

We then headed off for a walk around the wildlife and art trail, exploring all the hammocks along the way. A great

job has been done with the creation of the Māori whare and Crumpy’s Camp ... all of which we had to go inside and explore, wondering what it would be like to live in such a place.

After a sensational lunch in the restaurant and a relax overlooking the sea in the sunshine, we were invited to feed the New Zealand red crown kakariki parrots. They were keen to fly down to our hands and heads to feed from us, happily flying around, chirping with their full bellies.

Set on the tranquil shores of the Queen Charlotte Sound, Lochmara captures the spirit and character of the sounds: beautiful scenery, a passion for the natural environment and the unique Sounds lifestyle. “Once discovered never forgotten”.

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BUSINESS SHOWCASE

LOVE OF GLASS SPANS THREE GENERATIONS A

beautiful journey began many years ago, when a man called Erik Höglund worked for the famous Boda Glassworks, where he revolutionised the art of glass in Sweden.

His innate talent and love of the craft has carried through the generations.

Today, even two of his grandchildren are finding expression through the art of glassblowing, continuing his amazing legacy.

Ola and Marie Höglund first met at boarding school before doing their glass training at Kosta Boda and Orrefors Glassworks. They then went to Swaziland and started Ngwenya Glass in 1978. “As a Swedish government aids project, we built a glassblowing factory and introduced Swazi people to recycling glass bottles, and trained a team in glassblowing and glass engraving techniques,” says Marie. “After three years in Africa we decided to travel and explore New Zealand; we saw photos and fell in love with the South Island. We arrived in New Zealand with our first baby in early 1982.” The couple were drawn to Nelson, which they

viewed as “a very creative hub for artists and crafts people, with a wonderful and supportive community. Here we are surrounded by stunning nature and have a fantastic climate; it’s a great place to bring up children and be an artist.”

The couple were busy raising their two young children when they were offered an opportunity to set up their first glass studio at Craft Habitat in Nelson in 1984. “It was a vibrant centre, buzzing with creativity and had ceramic artists, weavers, doll makers, basket makers, woodworkers, spinners, painters and jewellers and a café. Being surrounded by likeminded creative people – “ it was a fantastic environment to set up a glassblowing studio.” Ola and Marie built their first glass-melting furnace with recycled bricks from an old pottery kiln which was given to them by Jack Laird at Waimea Pottery. The pottery bricks couldn’t withstand the high heat needed for melting sand to create glass, so they melted down empty vinegar bottles they purchased from a local recycling centre.

“This glass limited us to only use cobalt blue, bottle green and brown coloured glass for several years until we could purchase our first glass-melting furnace from Europe. Ola and I have always liked to make domestic-ware like tumblers, goblets, salad bowls and vinegar bottles which we still make today.”

Eventually Craft Habitat had to give way to the new motorway between Richmond and Nelson and in 1993 the couple moved to Lansdowne Road in Appleby, where they still are today.

With a purpose-built glass furnace and a larger studio, they could now expand their range and are making glass in all colours imaginable. “We still make domestic-ware as well as larger one-ofa-kind pieces. Our glass gallery features a wide range of unique, hand-blown vases, bowls, platters, perfume bottles and paperweights, complemented by a selection of glass jewellery. We have made our oil and vinegar bottles for

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Mt Somers in Canterbury, or Tasmania with lime and sodium carbonate to lower the melting point of the sand.

They melt this mix in the furnace at +1360C for 12- 24 hours until it has the consistency of runny honey. A whole spectrum of colours can be created by using small amounts of different elements to colour the glass.

For example, iron oxide makes green, cobalt makes blue, silver makes yellow while gold chloride makes ruby glass. To blow glass, one works against time and therefore works as fast as possible.”

almost 40 years, and they will be back in stock this summer in a wide range of new colours.”

The Höglund Art Glass Gallery is renowned for its stunning blown glass and striking handmade jewellery, and features a constantly changing display using complex glass techniques.

Marie works with several cold glass techniques such as painting, cutting, sandblasting and engraving, as well as warm glass techniques, fusing and slumping, whereas Ola works with hot glass. In their ‘Graal’ work, the couple push the techniques to the limits with several layers of coloured glass, which Marie carves to get the unique effect they are seeking. “My images are first painted with powdered, coloured glass on the small glass bubble, then trapped between layers of hot glass before being blown into its final form by Ola. The painted image is stretched and expanded by the blowing; a technique demanding skill and control. It explores the fluid brilliance of the glass and reflects the movement of light – bringing the individual character and beauty of the hand-blown glass to life.”

Five years after they first started their business, Ola and Marie won the Nelson Chamber of Commerce ‘Small Business

Award.’ “This win was helpful and encouraged us to follow our dreams and continue with what we love to do.”

Then in 1999, they were invited to make the official Team New Zealand glassware for the 2000 and 2003 America’s Cup in Auckland. Höglund Art Glass also won a licence to manufacture and sell official merchandise for the Sydney 2000 Olympics. “We were one of 400,000 applicants for the 72 coveted Olympic licences. Again, we felt we were on the right track and after opening our first Höglund Art Glass Gallery in Auckland, we also opened glass galleries in Sydney, Melbourne, Wellington, Nelson, Singapore, Dubai and Mumbai before a second glassblowing studio in Far North Queensland. In 2006 we made a lifestyle decision to get back to what we love to do. Building the business was fun, but Ola and I like to make glass, as a family business.”

The appeal of Höglund Art Glass is partly visual; the pieces are bold and beautiful; but it’s also the process – knowing that each individual piece is totally handmade and is therefore unique. And glass blowing is not straightforward; it requires learned expertise and detailed knowledge. “Ola and Ossian mix silica sand from either

So often for artists, it’s about the process, and not so much about the product. “Ola and I are approaching retirement age, but as long as we can use our hands, we will continue to make glass. We are lucky that our work is our hobby and we still love making glass as much today as we did when we first started. Lansdowne Road is still our home and after 34 years we now have a third generation, our grandchildren, growing up around the glass studio.

Our sons Ossian and Oliver were born in the early 1980s; they have been part of our working lives and are now trained glassblowers. In February this year Oliver set up his own glassblowing studio in Australia where he now creates his designer lighting SØKTAS. Ossian and his wife Annabel are now blowing glass together, and these days we all share the glassblowing studio in Appleby. Ola and I have recently exchanged our glassblowing studio in Far North Queensland where we worked during the winters for a gallery in Central Otago.”

The art of glassblowing is the gift that keeps giving to the Höglund family, the Nelson community, and visitors from outside the region who get the opportunity to see the wonderful Höglund Art Glass Gallery at 52 Lansdowne Road, Appleby.

For more information, visit: www.hoglundartglass.com

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RECIPE

Urban ceviche with Jay Clement

from Urban Oyster Bar and Eatery INGREDIENTS

METHOD

500gm fresh fish

Start by dicing the fish - you want about a 2cm cube.

1 large lemon juice and zest 1 large thumb ginger 2 Thai birds eye chilli 1 small red onion 10 cherry tomatoes 1 cucumber Handful of fresh coriander Marlborough flaky sea salt

Zest lemon and ginger straight on top of the fish, but don’t mix it just yet.

Finely dice the onion, chilli and add to fish, give it a good season and mix gently. Lastly pour over the lemon juice and mix gently, be sure not to over mix.

Depending on the fish you’ve selected,

determine the time you want to leave it to cure. Something soft like warehou or moki will only take 10 minutes, while fish like gurnard or snapper will take anywhere up to an hour.

To serve, dice tomatoes cucumber and chop coriander to make a nice salsa. Mix into ceviche just before presenting and give it an extra season if needed.

Great with toasted corn chips or in a soft grilled tortilla.

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H E A LT H

EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY If healthy eating is on your new year’s resolution list, it might pay to give it some attention before January 1 as well.

Joanna Davis reports

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Tis the season to be jolly and - for many of us - also the season to over indulge.

The summer festive season brings with it extra occasions for social drinking and eating. Surely it’s rude to say no to a Christmas tipple or fruit mince pie or to turn down that extra serving of pavlova?

Registered dietitian Marion van Oeveren says what makes this time of year special is that many of us have a summer holiday and have the opportunity to spend time with family and friends.

But she says, the Christmas and New

Year season itself is less than two weeks of the year.

“Relaxing and enjoying food is a nice thing to do. There are 355 other days in the year that determine how healthily we’re eating.”

She says having Christmas in the southern hemisphere means lighter, local fresh food options abound.

“We have an amazing selection of delicious and healthy food in our region that we can choose from,” she says.

“I look at food from a lot of different perspectives and try to merge this into healthy enjoyable and responsible eating. Nowadays we are not just looking for nutrition facts but there are issues such as the environment, global warming, animal welfare, food miles, packaging and food waste.”

Marion says reducing the focus on preparing food and the overall stress of Christmas means embracing ideas such as “making cards, decorations and gifts and hunting for treasures in secondhand shops - small steps to help save our planet and our budgets”.

In terms of health, Marion recommends embracing real food and local food.

“Real food is fresh food and it does not come in a packet. The holiday season is about connecting with each other and in terms of food - it is about connecting with the season and our local produce.”

PARTY FOODS TO CHOOSE • • • • • • • •

Vegetable sticks for dipping Oven baked pita chips Pretzels, rice crackers, rice nibbles Baguettes, focaccia or bread or bread rolls Open sandwiches, kebabs, fresh seafood Hummus, salsas Small pieces of your favourite cheese Fruit salad and a slither of the best dessert available

SOURCE: NZ Nutrition Foundation

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We primarily work from cadastral layout design plans for larger properties and rural work, and we provide architectural drawings. It’s about sitting down with you and understanding what you require. We also provide assistance with plantings, retaining walls, construction detailing and so on. There’s a lot of other elements to consider as well such as colours, lighting, and whether the landscape plan marries well with the interior design.

◗ Your passion is landscape transformations – when did your journey begin?

In my early 20’s I studied Landscape Architecture at Lincoln University and ended up with an honour’s degree. I worked for various firms in Christchurch but found it a bit restrictive, so I decided to go out on my own, splitting my time between Golden Bay and Christchurch while also raising my son. My focus has mainly been on rural properties, and working in the two different regions has helped me understand that people have different landscape needs. There were for example, a lot more regeneration projects required in the bay, for farmers and lifestyle properties. I moved to Nelson in January this year to be with my new partner, and I’ve been taking ‘baby steps’ as I establish my business here. I’m happy to say I’ve experienced a steady increase in my workload, however it does limit my availability until after Christmas, so book now if possible! ◗ Why should people choose rejig

landscape architects?

We focus on transformations, whether it’s new builds or older properties.

These days, there’s often a need for independent design. It’s not a volume exercise for us – it’s more about getting the best results, and creating what the client wants. That’s our point of difference. A large landscape firm are often pushing a particular element and the details can get lost, but we are saying – don’t rush. Take a step back, and the result can be improved; think about the end objective. A little forward planning can make all the difference to your investment and save

◗ Is there a particular landscape design style which works well in Nelson?

If you give your property a ‘native’ framework, for some reason it just looks right. It’s classic. Indigenous.

Hardy. They just look like they belong, and it’s a recipe that works. People can still make choices regarding colours and plantings. ◗ Local planting and resources I source everything locally, where possible. This can reap benefits for my clients, especially when purchasing planting, coupled with my knowledge of what plants suit the region.

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