Nelson Magazine - August 2020

AUGUST 2020

A sense of place Why people decide to make Nelson home

NELSON’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

THE KINDLY KINDY TEACHER Retirement after 50 years

A FLYING COMMUTE

YEARNING FOR A YURT

Working away from home

Living in a circle

AUGUST 2020

12–13

F E AT U R E S 9

THE KINDLY KINDY TEACHER Retirement after 50 years

12–13

ON THE FRINGE Arts festival showcases something different

15–17

YEARNING FOR A YURT Living in a circle

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KICK THAT COULD’VE SUNK THE SCOTS Mark Milne reflects on a historic moment for Nelson Bays rugby

25–27

A FLYING COMMUTE Working away from home

29–31

NEW TO NELSON Why people decide to make Nelson home

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15–17

REGULAR 22–23

36–41

On The Street

32–35 Travel 36–41

At Home

43 Health 45 Recipe 46

What’s On

48–51

Social Pages

53 Gardening

22–23

RoCS

Studio & Workshop

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Editor’s Note

Painful, tired, heavy legs?

Would you love to wear shorts again?

Nelson seems to have a certain attraction.

Look around and you see people from all over the world here in our little city.

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For me, I love Nelson for the weather and because my family and friends are here. It’s easy to connect — you never need to go far before seeing someone you know. But it’s easy to disconnect too, with mountains, bike tracks, rivers, and my favourite, Tahunanui Beach, all on our doorstep.

This month, to coincide with the ‘We’ve got this’ campaign, we speak to four people who chose to make Nelson home and asked them what

brought them to the top of the south and why they’ve decided to stay.

We also explore what it’s like to live in a yurt. Living in yurts is a growing practice in Nelson and Britt Coker speaks to a couple of people at the forefront of yurt living.

This month also sees us kick off a new series called Sporting Memories.

Jonty Dine speaks with Mark Milne whose final kick of a game while playing for Nelson Bays against Scotland back in 2000 broke plenty of Nelson hearts. If you’re a keen sports fan, keep an eye out for this series over the coming months.

I hope you enjoy reading our last winter magazine for 2020.

Sarah Board

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I lived in a motel for two weeks when we first moved to Nelson.

My sister and I thought it was the best thing because there was an outdoor pool. That was a big deal coming from Invercargill.

When I was 17, I was homeless so lived in my mates shed for about six months. It was pretty cold in winter.

I lived on a houseboat in Holland. My neighbour built a floating island out of plastic bottles in the 70’s which was moored next to his boat. It had a little garden and a cabin.

I lived in my in-laws caravan at a holiday park for five weeks until we found a house in Christchurch to live in.

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Looking back on 50 years of kindergarten Smocks and miniskirts, better manners and the good old trikeathons of the 1980s — kindergarten teaching in New Zealand has come a long way since Anthea Kershaw began her career in 1969.

Kate Russell catches up with the Nelson kindergarten stalwart, who is retiring after 50 years.

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Anthea returned to Nelson and became the head teacher back at Nelson South, but soon moved to the newly built Birchwood Kindergarten — where she stayed for 25 years.

“I was asked to apply for head teacher.

It was a lot of work but great establishing a new kindergarten.”

It was the first kindergarten in Nelson to be built on the grounds of a new school and Anthea says it was one of the most innovative too.

“Children called us by our first names, and we had recycling before kerbside recycling was available.”

Cable reels and wooden planks formed their outside playground to begin with.

Anthea Kershaw shares memories from 50 years of teaching with the children of Nelson South Kindergarten.

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elson’s Anthea Kershaw has lost count of how many children she has taught over the past 50 years.

“Oh, it would be thousands,” she says. “There have been heaps of memorable children.”

Not just the ones who gave each other mullets with the kindergarten scissors, but those who went on and found fame, such as local rugby hero, James Lowe.

“They are all special, but some stood out more.”

Covid-19 has been the driver in her decision to retire from Nelson South Kindergarten, but she will still be visiting as a sewing and gardening gran.

Anthea’s story began in the late 1960s at a kindergarten teacher training college in Auckland.

“I didn’t know a thing about teaching. I spent a few days in a kindergarten in Havelock North and enjoyed it, went for an interview and got in — that was it.”

On graduating in 1968, she and a friend applied for jobs in Nelson.

“We had the cheek to ask to come together and be appointed to nearby kindergartens.”

This worked and Anthea, aged 20, was appointed to Stoke Kindergarten before spending two years at Nelson South.

Overseas travel beckoned, so it was back to Auckland to teach and save money before heading to London, where she taught at nursery schools.

“I married while away and spent two years travelling. I looked at early childhood education in every country we visited but decided that New Zealand had the best system.”

“No custom-made safety standard equipment. We made our own swings with ropes and tyres. I don’t think we had any bad accidents with the equipment that wouldn’t pass muster today.”

Anthea says there have been many changes to the profession in the past 50 years — one being the teacher’s attire.

“When training we were given a choice of pink, pale blue or turquoise smocks to wear, and in the early 1970s when miniskirts were very mini, we wore them to kindergarten — but with bending over lots we needed to wear shorts under them.”

They would rely heavily on parental support, and there were plenty of fundraising events.

Parent committees, trikeathons, working bees as well as parent caberets or ‘wine and cheeses’ were popular.

“We would dress up formally and dance the evenings away.

I can remember having heaps of laughs.”

Anthea has seen the integration of Maori language into the curriculum — as well as technology.

“We were taught to play the recorder at teachers’ college and most kindergartens had pianos — later came tape recorders and CDs.” She was issued with her first laptop in 2009 and says she’s had some “very patient colleagues” who have helped her.

Manners also seem to be a thing of the past.

“Children in the 1970s had much better manners than the children today.”

Anthea says she “loathes to leave” but is thankful for her amazing career.

“There have forever been learning opportunities from colleagues, parents, whanau and education experts — but the best learning comes from the children.”

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Bay Landscapes Nelson Fringe Festival chairman Daniel Allan enlisted the help of a Natureland kea to help launch this year’s programme.

LISA ALLAN

The little Fringe Festival that could From its scrappy beginnings five years ago, the Bay Landscapes Nelson Fringe Festival, which starts on August 14, has always punched above its weight — bringing the joy, playfulness and vitality of art to local audiences on any budget.

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That first year saw 15 shows and six workshops from people all around the country. The experiment was a worthy one and over the years it attracted more people from more diverse places, even from overseas. It gained a reputation as one of the most fun, most inclusive artistic events in Aotearoa.

Artists clamoured to come back.

“It showed that the Nelson Fringe was pretty special,” says festival director Laura Irish. “From the beginning we wanted to foster a space of inclusivity, both for artists and for the public.”

hen the Nelson Fringe Festival began in 2015, it was an experiment. Local creatives wanted to build a place where artists from anywhere could have the freedom to try new material, to bring shows that might not otherwise ever come to Nelson, and foster an inclusive space where anyone, even if they thought festivals were not for them, could come and enjoy performances.

So, at the start of 2020, the Fringe was a well-oiled machine. It was gearing up for its biggest event ever, even after suddenly losing Creative New Zealand funding which had left them taking a break in 2019. In 2020, The Fringe was ready for a comeback. It had honed its ‘pay what you can’ ticketing scheme, where audiences can decide what is an appropriate fee.

There were dozens of performances from international and national performers.

“We weren’t sure what or who would come,” says festival co-founder Dan Allan, who is now chair of the charitable trust that oversees the Fringe. “But we were pleasantly surprised.”

But then came the first of the blows.

The Refinery Artspace, which had been the festival’s home for its entire existence, was forced to close due to earthquake risk — five weeks before the festival dates.

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August 2020

It left the festival team scrambling.

“That week after we found out was a bit of a blur,” says Laura, who was tasked with finding a new place to host dozens of artists.

Luckily, the Nelson Centre for Musical Arts (NCMA) was looking for ways to broaden its appeal to a wider demographic. It jumped at the chance to be the new home of the festival.

“Things were looking really positive,” says Laura.

Then came Covid-19, which shut down all events, everywhere. The festival, which was due to start in May, had to put its thinking caps on. So, it waited.

And waited.

Then, when lockdown lifted, Laura had to see if artists were still keen to come.

Almost all were. Her email inbox was flooded with performers champing at the bit to perform in Nelson.

“Obviously, we are really sad that it meant our international shows won’t be able to attend, but to have such enthusiasm from Kiwi artists was really special.”

So next month, against the odds, the Nelson Fringe will be one of the first large events of its kind to take place in New Zealand.

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There are now more than 30 shows and six workshops taking place from August 14–22 with highlights including a thoughtful journey through the whole of Joni Mitchell’s BLUE album, ‘The Saboteur,’

by Australian performer Jim Fishwick which was winner of Outstanding Show at NZ Improv Festival last year, and locals Roger and Bridget Sanders, who are debuting a new original work.

From the beginning we wanted to foster a space of inclusivity, both for artists and for the public.

Laura Irish, Nelson Fringe Festival director

But even that has its challenges.

Despite its success the festival has continuously been turned down by Creative New Zealand for funding that would ensure its sustainability.

However, the tiny team of organisers has learned to evolve on a shoestring budget.

They are grateful for the support they do get from Nelson City Council, the Nelson Regional Development Agency, the Rātā Foundation and their first naming rights sponsor, Bay Landscape and Garden Centre, this year being able to piece together $45,000 in funding from various sources.

Laura says the festival is also running its ‘Adopt-a-Show’ scheme where local businesses can take a show under its wing and help promote it in return for show tickets, lots of love and “huge amounts of street cred”.

The shows will cover everything from gender stories, masculinity, war and dementia, as well as Wakefield School students telling the story of the 2019 Tasman fires through their eyes.

Along with heavier topics there is also music, improvised theatre, family friendly theatre, puppetry and stand-up comedy.

“We stand strongly behind the message that ‘art is for everyone’ and we celebrate the bravery of the artists willing to share with us,” says Laura. “We hope, no matter your background or place in life, you feel welcome to join us for nine days of original theatre where we can laugh, cry, ask important questions about our world, learn more about each other and celebrate our differences.”

The Bay Landscapes Nelson Fringe Festival runs from August 14–22 and its programme can be found in the Nelson Weekly on 5 August and at www.nelsonfringe.co.nz KATE RUSSELL

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Nelson man Kris Kolff relaxing inside his “palace”, a yurt.

Yearning for a yurt People have been living in yurts for more than 2500 years but in New Zealand, only for about twenty. Britt Coker finds out what’s so great about them.

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s far as tiny homes go, caravans fit the brief nicely, but they’re very rectangular. Kris Kolff, a once-upona-time caravan owner, wasn’t actually averse to living in a polygon, but he did eventually become disenchanted with the smallness of it. A friend suggested he try a yurt on for size, and that fortuitous recommendation became the beginning of a lifestyle he has no plans to end.

“The moment I stepped into the yurt, I knew I really loved it and have ever since.

And literally every day I admire my yurt.

I love the whole feeling of it.

The roundness, the lack of corners, the rafters and the roof — I call it my palace.”

He says some people talk about the sacredness of a yurt, while the majority of visitors feel inspired, with many departing from his pondering thoughts of, ‘where am I going to put my yurt up?’

Tasman Council was initially less enthusiastic about Kris’s circular palace, but about six years ago a combination of time, determination and a great deal of discussion eventually saw the yurt recognised as a consentable dwelling (rules and regulations apply).

About eight years ago a council employee estimated there to be about 100 yurts in the Tasman region, or as Kris refers to it, ‘The Yurt Capital of New Zealand.’

The continued popularity of yurts has seen them established in many other regions in the country to the degree that we may have other contenders for that Yurt Capital title now.

A recent nationwide relaxation around consent requirements for buildings less than 30sqm will no doubt see yet more New Zealanders asking themselves, “Where am I going to put a yurt up?”

Down the road from Kris live Tessa Hiebendaal and Remko Ros — yurt collectors. That is to say, they and their two young children live in one, have their kitchen in a second and rent the third out for nine months of the year as an Airbnb. Your overnight stay comes with the sound of nature, an outdoor bath and views down the Mouteka Valley.

It’s quite popular.

Tessa says it’s not simply renting out accommodation, but it’s sharing their lifestyle. With many, long conversations

had with guests about how to create a life where you can live more simply.

“What we hear a lot these days is that people want to buy a piece of land and then build something comfortable and affordable, so a yurt pops up in their minds. Tiny homes too, but a yurt is a bit more comfortable, more spacious living. I think nowadays with people struggling to survive, they’re looking for alternatives.”

“Being less stressed is one of the main comments we get. For them it’s to let go of daily life. They come here, light a candle and they lie under the stars in the bath, really connecting with nature and themselves.”

There are several differences between a yurt and a tent. You might have to duck your head to go through a yurt’s door, but you stand upright once you’re in. With a wooden lattice as your wall structure, rafters are the connections between the lattice and the central crown on which the canvas roof is attached. You can have skylights and windows and a flued fireplace, and the door is as solid as the one you

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Remko, Tessa and their girls, Kiri Ana and Olle Manu, love their off-grid life living in thier yurt outside of Motueka.

One of Tessa and Remko’s three yurts.

What I really enjoy is that because it is still a tent we are always very much connected with nature. We can hear the birds, we can hear the wind, we can hear the raindrops on the roof.

Tessa Hiebendaal

knock on when visiting a conventional house. A yurt is most often erected on a raised platform. Kris’s yurt is seven metres in diameter, the walls are 1.7m high and then the roof at the crown is another 1.5m again. You’re looking up at a three metre ceiling — hence the feeling of spaciousness.

Tessa says a yurt’s simplicity belies its strength. “It can withstand storms, heavy snow loads and earthquakes.”

It’s internal lattice can last 50 years.

The canvas roof and walls pitted against New Zealand’s harsh UV rays create the biggest challenge.

Some of us paint our roof every 7–10 years, a yurt dweller replaces theirs.

Subsequently, the structural longevity of a yurt is a common topic of conversation when two yurt owners meet. With yurt dwelling wannabes, the chat veers towards set up costs.

Rich Turner is a yurt maker based in Golden Bay. He and his three full time employees at Jaia Tipis make yurts all year round with a current six month waiting list an indication of their present popularity.

Twenty years ago he set up his business primarily to make tipis but the desirability for the yurt soon took priority, with orders coming in from all around the country.

Yurts range in size and specifications but Rich says the average yurt price ranges from $15,000 up to $30,000 (“all the bells and whistles”) and Rich says the buyers demographic is varied too.

“You’ve got lifestylers with blocks of land, young families wanting to get into a first time home, wealthy Waihekeans, yoga studios, sleep outs, tourist accommodation and Airbnb’s.”

Kris at 78, expects to be carried out of one eventually, but Tessa says that when their kids leave home, the couple might too. But for the time being, they’re more than happy cutting corners.

“For me personally, I love living in a circle.

The energy flows around and because it’s insulated all around and over the top, the sounds are really soft in a yurt; nurturing and comfortable.

Some people say it’s like its being in a womb. And although it’s a tent, it doesn’t feel like a tent, it has all the comforts of a house.”

“What I really enjoy is that because it is still a tent we are always very much connected with nature. We can hear the birds, we can hear the wind, we can hear the raindrops on the roof. As soon as I walk into a house I am disconnected from nature.”

“And in essence, that is the beauty of the yurt. For us it has been. The beauty of reconnecting with nature is also reconnecting with yourself, isn’t it?”.

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A yurt or a ger?

Mongolian’s show the way Don’t ever walk across land where a yurt has once stood.

It’s bad luck. Perhaps in Nelson - Tasman you can be confident this won’t happen anytime soon, but a useful tip to file away for those of you with a [distant] Mongolian holiday on your bucket list.

Josh Hanrahan spent three months in 2005 travelling the steppes of Mongolia where he lived in yurts with the locals, helping them shepherd their livestock across the country on a succession of hired horses. “I went to buy a horse but at the time the price of fuel went up, so the cost of horses went up too.”

The yurt may have originated in Central Asia, but the name didn’t. The Mongols call it a ger (it’s the Russians who call it a yurt) and in a country of three million people, Josh said a large proportion of the population still chose to live in gers. in this case, avoiding spaces where a ger recently stood may be a bit more of a pastime than you would first imagine.

Above: A traditional Mongolian ger. | Bottom left: The ger and furniture packed up on the camels ready to relocate. | Bottom right: Josh Hanrahan (middle) with some Mongolian locals he lived in yurts with.

“Gers are the living and sleeping space for the Mongolians — the kitchen often part of the space in the majority of places I stayed, with some having a separate smaller ger for cooking — but this wasn’t so common. Toilets are always separate. In the cities long drops are commonplace.”

Should you ever enter a Mongolian ger, this is what you can expect.

“When you arrive, the greeting isn’t hello, it’s ‘hold your dog,’ because all herds people have a dog over there serving as an early warning system for wolves and strangers. Then you enter and sit on the left hand side and then they’ll make you a cup of butter tea. It tastes like fermented, semi-savoury [black] tea.

They will then offer you something to eat.” Hospitality is a big part of their culture. For heating and cooking in the ger the Mongolians use a combination of firewood and dried animal dung.

Josh echoes the positive affirmations of Tessa and Kris, describing the ger as super comfortable ‘except for the bugs’.

In the Mongolia steppes they have a lot of crawling insects and flying beetles which had a habit of dropping on Josh while he was sleeping.

Young animals were sometimes in the ger as well, the occasional orphan lamb, but nothing bigger.

Every two or three weeks during the summer, the families dismantle their ger and move on, guiding their livestock to greener grasslands. In winter the families would find a good water supply, erect their ger and not move at all.

This provided their children with the opportunity to go to school in the towns/cities.

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The kick that could have been Mark Milne amassed more than 100 caps, and scored more than 50 tries, during his 13-year career with Nelson Bays.

Mark was part of a dominant Nelson side, played in several famous victories and helped pave the way for the Tasman Mako success today. However, there was one moment where Mark had the chance to go from Nelson Bays rugby legend, to immortal.

Words: Jonty Dine

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t was the first winter of the new millennium and Scotland was in town to take on the second division NPC champions, Nelson Bays.

The city was buzzing with excitement as its beloved rugby side had a realistic shot of knocking over a top tier international team for the first time.

It was a typically gorgeous afternoon in Nelson as a healthy crowd packed into Trafalgar Park with hopes of witnessing history.

Veteran fullback Mark Milne says they were quietly confident in the buildup.

“We thought we could give them a bit of a fright.”

Nelson did just that taking a 5-0 lead after an early try to Kelvin Heiford.

The Scots fought back thanks in a large part to their star player and current national coach, Gregor Townsend.

Mark soon stole back the lead with a try of his own down the right-hand flank before going back to back with a long-range effort for his second.

The visitors clawed their way back to take a 25-20 lead with just minutes remaining, but Nelson weren’t done yet.

With time ticking away, centre Joe Faaiu broke through the Scottish defence and brushed off three tackles before crashing over to equal the scores.

Step up Nelson’s fullback.

Having already bagged 15 points, Mark lined up his kick just to the left of the uprights.

The Nelson faithful watched with bated breath as they prepared to celebrate an historic occasion.

“I realised it was an opportunity to beat an international side, I was just thinking ‘I want to get it over’.”

He eyed up the posts at the town end of Trafalgar Park and swung his trusty right boot.

However, the conversion attempt was hooked to end the game in a 25-all draw.

“Maybe I was a bit casual and the technique went out the window, but I just shanked it.”

Now two decades on, Mark says the moment still lingers in his memory.

“I can’t remember too much of the game, but I obviously remember the end. At the end of the day I stuffed it up, I was a bit of a muppet really, the team deserved to win it.”

Despite the draw, Mark says he takes pride in the result.

“We were the underdog, had no pressure and nothing to lose, and I think we played like that.”

As well as his two tries, penalty goal and conversion, Mark also had two tries disallowed.

Mark Milne stares in the direction of his missed conversion against Scotland 20 years ago.

“I reckon I definitely scored one of them. If you take the kick out of it, I felt it was one of my better games in a Nelson Bays jersey.”

Mark says he beat himself up for a while following the game, but not nearly as mercilessly as opposition club players did.

“I remember the Marist boys the next Saturday giving me a bit of hard time when I was taking shots at goal.

Luckily, that day I think we got the wood over them” People still mention the miss to Mark on occasion, but he likes to remind them they were playing with the infamous yellow Adidas ball.

Introduced in early 2000, the ball was highly critisised by many for its poor performance including the All Blacks second highest point scorer.

“A bad tradesman blames his tools but whenever someone gives me a hard time about it, I mention that Andrew Mehrtens slagged the ball all of that year. He said it was a pig of a ball, so I’ve always hung my hat on that.”

Mark retired from playing in 2002 after carving out a stellar career for his province.

Plucked from Waimea B to make his Nelson Bays debut in 1991, Mark became a stalwart of the side, a record holder for points and tries scored and featured in third and second division championship victories.

However, Mark will always lament the two he missed that day, denying him a place in rugby folklore and the chance to drink for free in Nelson for the rest of his life.

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Nikii Steele, Building Support Officer at Tasman District Council Describe each piece you are wearing and where each item is from: NIKII: Today I’m branching out and wearing some high waisted trousers from Glassons and a crop top from Cotton On. It’s a simple and monochrome outfit, but I’ve added some touches with jewellery to complete the look. I try to make even simple outfits stand out.

GREG: Jeans are G-Star Raw 3D, shirt is by Cutler Project, waistcoast is Cutler & Co. Both are from Sharon at Nelson Tailor’s Menswear. Boots are Bull Boxer from Merchant.

What is your style?

NIKII: My style varies each day and can be mood dependent. Sometimes I like to be glam with heels, other times I prefer to be in baggy pants and converse sneakers.

GREG: Professional smart casual with artistic flair.

What is most of your wardrobe made up of?

NIKII: I usually wear skirts and dresses the most. I’m not really a fan of trousers, although I have been trying different styles recently.

GREG: Lots of colourful shirts.

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What are you loving at the moment?

NIKII: I have a new long thick cardie which is great for winter and goes with almost anything. It’s baggy and warm for those cold mornings.

GREG: The freedom to wear what I feel comfortable in, and that there is so much to choose from now in menswear.

What are you dressed for today?

NIKII: Today I’m at work. I usually try to go for a more professional look but still try to make sure my individuality shows.

GREG: Today is a work day and this is me ready to film.

Where do you buy most of your clothes from?

NIKII: I’m an online shopper, as my flatmates would attest to. I buy from local NZ shops and also through clothing exchange groups.

GREG: Sharon at Nelson Tailor’s Menswear.

What is your approach to shopping?

NIKII: I tend to have an idea of what look I want or what I fancy and so go out and buy that. Otherwise I can be a bit of an impulse buyer when I see something that I think would suit me.

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GREG: I was a play it safe, dark blue suit, white shirt and tie guy before I met my wife, Jane. She has encouraged me to show some individuality and personality in what I wear.

What is your all-time favourite purchase?

NIKII: A pencil skirt I have that I bought from Topshop when I was back in the UK. I’ve had a lot of wear out of it.

GREG: That would have to be either my leather jacket I bought on a trip to Florence or my Ray Ban Wayfarers which I bought when I was 17 years old.

What wardrobe item should everyone invest in?

NIKII: A faux-leather jacket, I love the look and it can bring together any outfit.

GREG: The best quality and best fitting jeans you can find.

Is there a style rule you always obey?

NIKII: Just make sure you feel comfortable. You can break most fashion rules if you have the confidence to pull it off.

GREG: There are no rules — dress in whatever makes you happy.

If you could raid one person’s wardrobe who would it be?

I was a play it safe, dark blue suit, white shirt and tie guy before I met my wife, Jane. She has encouraged me to show some individuality and personality in what I wear.

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NIKII: Blake Lively. She has a timeless grace that I love.

GREG: David Beckham’s wardrobe would have to be pretty cool.

Finish this sentence — You would never catch me wearing…

NIKII: An all black outfit. I’ll always accessories with colour somewhere.

GREG: Drop crotch anything.

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The long distance commute We all enjoy a change of scenery, but how would you feel if it was a weekly happening in the pursuit of a work - life balance?

Three regular flyers share the ups and downs of an air travellers commute.

Words: Britt Coker

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t’s 6.15 am. Nik King-Turner is in the car and off to work. But while he lives in Nelson, the view from his office just happens to be in Wellington. At the same time that many of us are getting annoyed with a slow crawl into town, his definition of a traffic jam is being in one of several planes circling Wellington Airport waiting to land. Working and residing in two different cities probably isn’t the kind of set up most people aspire to achieve, it just kind of works out that way.

In Nik’s case, he was working and living in Wellington with his young family, but both he and his wife, Kyllee grew up in Nelson and they knew what their life could be like if they returned. When he was headhunted by another company, it was an opportunity to negotiate a new lifestyle that offered the best of both worlds. ‘They didn’t care how many days I was in Wellington, they just said ‘if you build the business then we’ll be happy’.

So I did, and they were, and now it’s been almost six years going back and forth.”

As a recruitment consultant for government, Nik’s job requires him to be based where the central government offices are. Around five working days each fortnight, anyway.

The rest of the time he works in his home office in Atawhai. As Nik points out, “most employers realise that you don’t have to be looking at someone to know that they are working. People employ grownups and they offer them flexibility and trust them to do their job and that person repays them with hard work and loyalty.”

It’s the lifestyle…what you can do in Nelson with your kids in the weekends and after school. We’ve got a pool, so we’re in that every weekend in summer and you just can’t do that as much in Wellington.

Nik King-Turner

With the demise of Jetstar, he’s noticed it’s harder to get cheap flights with Air NZ. Sounds Air offers 10-trip concession cards for $1300 and he travels with whoever gives the better deal.

“Sometimes it is a bit of a pain if you’ve got meetings and then people start to try and shift them on you and you’re not there that day, so you can have logistics like that, but most of the time it’s easy.”

Although the travel can be a hassle and tiring sometimes, there are plenty of upsides.

“It’s the lifestyle…what you can do in Nelson with your kids in the weekends and after school. We’ve got a pool, so we’re in that every weekend in summer, and you just can’t do that as much in Wellington.”

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Nik King-Turner arriving in the Wellington office of Talent. An inter-island commute for Nik is all part of the job.

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The reason why you’d commute to a big city won’t come as a great surprise.

“Financially for me it’s better. There’s more opportunity for me. Wellington is where my network is. I’d have to start fresh in Nelson.”

Ironically, despite working away from home a lot, he gets to more school events than he did when they lived in Wellington. And a wall planner at home with the family activities helps him decide what days to be in Wellington without missing out on too much back here.

“I get to do loads of stuff. I help drop them off to school and pick them up a lot, I was at the school swimming sports yesterday.

If I look at it, well yes, I’m away two days a week but the rest of the time I’m working 100 metres from the school so I can whip down there when events are on.”

And there are plenty of people doing this.

You’ll recognise them not just because of their frequent flying at commuter times, but they tend to sit up the front because they’ve sorted priority seating and they’ve got routines down pat (headphones on and not too much chat, stoic looks and

shoulder shrugs when flights are delayed).

While Nik acknowledges it may not be the job he’ll do forever, six years of listening to inflight safety procedures is only half the reason.

“Sometimes you get a bit tired, but that’s life in general, I think. I’ve built the business up to where it comes to me naturally now. Eventually I may want to do something else, but for now it’s great. I am very lucky, I have a great employer in Talent. They are flexible and my workmates and management are all very cool.

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Her absences from Wellington allow her to see the city with different eyes when she returns. And with the Top of the South being a holiday mecca, ironically it’s often in Nelson that she catches up with Wellington friends. But while she is a renter here with a responsibilityfree lifestyle to match, it does mean her husband takes up more of the slack back at home. She enjoys getting into her garden every three weeks and doing other tasks where her “actions have a purpose”, but he’s responsible all the time.

As a university lecturer, a relocation has not been possible.

All things considered, is she tired of it yet?

Julie Catchpole, Director at the Suter Art Gallery travels back to Wellington every three weeks for the weekend, after working in Nelson.

Julie Catchpole, Director at the Suter Art Gallery, has been commuting back and forth from her home for 13 years.

She rents a place here and every three weeks heads back to Wellington for a weekend, returning on Monday morning.

She always used to think of herself as a Wellingtonian but she’s been working here for so long she now ponders the unquantifiable — ‘When do you call yourself a Nelsonian?’ In a city full of lifestyle relocators, she’s not the first person to ask themselves that question.

But when she talks about what she enjoys in Nelson, it’s a personal pronoun that she uses. We. “There are things here in Nelson that are so wonderful and that I love, and one of those things is walking along Tahunanui Beach to defrag. We are so unbelievably lucky. I never tire of walking on that beach and, even better, if the tide is out I can go out on the sandspit.

You just feel like you’re nearly going to make it and walk across The Cut.”

“I’m accustomed to it, is a better way of looking at it. Sometimes I think, ‘oh goodness.’”

But bumpy flights and redirections to Blenheim seem to be occasional clouds in an otherwise blue sky horizon. And any inconvenience is worth it for the work.

“I really enjoy my job and the people connected with the Suter. I feel lucky and privileged to work here. Now and then, as with any job, there is stuff that is not so exciting, but this is a creative place to work. When you see the joy, interest and so forth that you give visitors, it makes it worth it.”

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A home away from home Ask Linda Sanders where home is and she says she lives in two places. Her week is almost equally split between Onekaka in Golden Bay, and Wellington where she works as a communications consultant.

Her husband also owns his own business there. For seven years they have rented a Willis Street apartment that is essentially a second home with everything you’d expect including a wardrobe of work clothes. This means that when departing the Bay for four days work, all Linda takes is her handbag and laptop. For the first two to three years her commute started with a trip over Takaka Hill to depart Nelson. Not an attractive option in winter (or frankly, anytime) and she knows some commuters who still do it, but now Golden Bay Air takes the couple over the strait instead, which is obviously a lot less time consuming, and easy on the eye too.

“The thing I love about Golden Bay Air is that you get the most amazing views.

You’re in a small plane so you’re flying a bit lower and we fly over the sounds both ways every week and there’s always something new to see.”

Linda grew up in Wellington so she identifies strongly with the place and loves the opportunities that big city living brings. But she thinks Golden Bay is pretty special too and her husband Chris has a passion for golf that inspired their

I do love the contrast of the city life and living in paradise in Golden Bay. It does really work well for us, but it doesn’t work for everybody. You have to be reasonably well set up so you’re comfortable in both places.

Linda Sanders

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Linda Sanders, who resides in Golden Bay but commutes to Wellington for work loves the contrast of the city life and living in what she calls paradise.

decision to build a little known links course (open to the public) on heir Onekaka property. Views from their two homes couldn’t be more different.

A cityscape at one and manicured greens competing with golden coastline at the other.

“I do love the contrast of the city life and living in paradise in Golden Bay so it does really work well for us, but it doesn’t work for everybody. You have to be reasonably well set up so you’re comfortable in both places.”

A lot of other air commuters stay in hotels and motels but Linda thinks having a second home away from home makes a big difference.

She also acknowledges she’s fortunate that she and Chris do the island hop together, not leaving behind a family or

partner in pursuit of their career, which is the usual. It does mean they had to enlist the services of a greenkeeper and house sitters, but it’s a small price to pay for the variety their life brings.

“A couple of years ago I was very conscious of the fact that all I was literally doing was going backwards and forwards from Wellington to Takaka and I was starting to feel a little stir crazy because I wasn’t seeing anywhere else. I started to think that I needed to shake it up a little more.”

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A Sense of place Many of us were born in Nelson or lived here for most of our lives. The mountains, the sea, the national parks, the food, the people, or the beer - we all have our reasons for staying. We spoke to four locals who have recently made Nelson home, to ask what attracted them to the top of the South.

Who:

Oleg Pakshin, with wife Olga and two kids, Grisha (10) and Polina (3)

Why:

Study, work, and quality of life

When:

February 2019

Oleg recently graduated from NMIT with a master’s degree in applied management and is now managing director of a business consultancy helping to bridge the gap between young talents and the local business community.

Olga is working in a retirement village in Stoke and gives yoga lessons. Grisha attends Nelson Central School, also takes guitar classes at Nelson Centre of Musical Arts.

Polina attends Nelson Montessori Pre-School.

What made you first consider moving to Nelson?

Is it how you thought it would be?

I was looking through New Zealand’s tertiary institutions for completing a master’s degree in management and this was the first time I heard about NMIT and Nelson.

When we arrived, we expected to see a small sleepy town, but we found Nelson surprisingly dynamic and diverse. It was nice to see how proud Nelson is of its history, but how it also looks ahead and strives to develop.

We started collecting information about the place. In the evenings my wife and I used to open Google maps and ‘walk’ around the town. And we liked it!

What do you like most about living here?

We like the quality of life that we have discovered here. It includes security, a pleasant climate, saturated social life, respectful relationships between people in the community, welcoming attitudes to newcomers and, of course, the stunning and diverse nature of the region.

Where did you live before moving here and how does it differ?

We lived in Moscow and Ekaterinburg, which are interesting and vibrant cities in Russia, but have serious issues associated with megacities. Living in Nelson is dramatically different. The lifestyle here is much quieter and more focused on well-being. Another thing that we liked is that people in Nelson are very open and friendly. I think that could become another distinctive feature of the city, along with the famous sunshine. We are so used to it now that when we visited another city, we noticed that people there did not smile at each other or say ‘hello’.

Did you know anyone here before you moved?

Before moving we joined a Russian community group on Facebook. We were happy to see how many people offered to help us. People shared a lot of information with us. It helped us to not feel like we were moving to a completely strange place.

What is your favourite place in Nelson?

Rabbit Island is the place where we like spending our spare time.

The kids are happy playing there. Sometimes we bring bicycles, or yoga mats, or a guitar and ukulele. Also, we enjoy the tracks in the Nelson area, which are so good for running and cycling.

What advice would you give to someone moving here?

Nelson welcomes all those who come here with an open heart and good intentions. You just need to communicate, ask questions and explain your situation. People here are sincere and responsive, willing to help with great respect and interest to new residents. We are very grateful to sunny Nelson and its community for their hospitality and warm welcome.

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Who:

Barry Highsted and Jim Bryse

Why:

It felt like home

When:

2013, then moved away and settled back again in 2015

Barry Highsted and Jim Bryse travelled around New Zealand in a camper looking for somewhere to live. They decided on Mapua seven years ago before moving to Tauranga, but missed Nelson and have been settled in Stoke since 2015.

What was the hardest part about settling in?

We had no problems settling in whatsoever. We started a garden club and Jim started a card club and this helped us become a part of the community. We settled in like wee birds in a nest.

What do you like most about living here?

The community and the facilities, like the circuit bus which runs around Stoke. And the weather of course.

Where did you live before moving here and how does it differ?

We lived in Papamoa, also known as Papa-blower because it was always windy. During those years I became a bit of a recluse, but not in Nelson, we are always getting out and about.

Is it how you thought it would be?

Traffic is a bit heavier than we remember from when we first lived here.

What advice would you give to someone moving here?

You have nothing to fear, you’ll be made to feel welcome.

Where is your favourite place?

Kaiteriteri and Rabbit Island.

What made you first consider moving to Nelson?

Who:

Caren Petrat with partner Isaac

Why:

For love

When:

December 2019

When Caren Petrat’s partner Isaac was offered a job in Nelson, it made moving a necessity. Now it’s about fitting in and finding new friends.

My boyfriend Isaac applied for jobs around New Zealand and was offered a job here which he started in April last year. He set up the house and I followed him here eight months later. We were curious to move to an area we didn’t know much about.

The only priority for us was to be surrounded by nature rather than living in a bigger city.

What do you like most about living here?

The possibility of a healthier lifestyle. The variation of the seasons, a long summer for vitamin D and the crisp, calm winters. The quietness, open spaces and access to the outdoors.

It almost feels ‘goldilocks’ like, in that it’s not too big, but not too small.

Is it how you thought it would be?

I’ve been pretty open-minded about moving here. We both didn’t have many expectations other than our short time visiting.

For us, it’s better than we expected. We can afford a house here, we have access to a stunning part of the country and it doesn’t feel overly developed. Within an hour or two you can be somewhere completely different and remote. Certainly, we miss some of the culture and history of bigger cities and other countries but it’s a trade-off to have this lifestyle.

What advice would you give to someone moving here?

Don’t assume that New Zealand stops at the Bombays or the Cook Strait, there are jobs and people and amazing things to do and see down here and the weather is beautiful! As with any big move, come with an open mind and be ready for new experiences and opportunities and they’ll find you.

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Who:

Kirsten and Kieron Norfield and kids Tadgh (16), Isla (13) and Mairi (10)

Why:

Quality of life

When:

November 2019

Kirsten and Kieron Norfield moved to Nelson at the end of 2019 with their three children. Originally from Lord Nelson’s hometown, Norwich in England, the family say friendly people and Oaklands Milk are some of the highlights so far.

What made you first consider moving to Nelson?

I visited Nelson seven years ago on holiday with my husband and children when we came out from the UK to visit grandparents. We could only find work in Auckland when we immigrated and after several years, we decided to finally just bite the bullet and move to Nelson as we loved the feel of the place.

What do you like most about living here?

It just feels homely and people seem to have time to chat and be friendly. The kids were really shocked how we could go into a shop, council office or doctor’s surgery and people will happily chat away. Oh, oh, oh, and Oaklands milk topping up the glass bottles. How brilliant is that!?

Where did you live before moving here and how does it differ?

Obviously, Auckland, but prior to that we lived in a place called Norwich, Norfolk, where funnily enough Lord Nelson was from. It is very similar to Nelson, a small city with a Cathedral, although slightly older in age, but it does very much remind me of Norwich in ways because of the streets, hanging baskets and layout. A big difference is that we have hills here. Norwich is so flat. And the beaches...in Norwich we had the broads, but honestly it just feels like a doppelganger place.

Is it how you thought it would be?

Not quite sure at the moment. People seem friendly enough and we have just joined ‘Newbies to Nelson’ Facebook page, so hoping to meet other new people, and work colleagues have been great to get to know.

What is your favourite place/thing to do in Nelson?

I love the fact you can ride to work, and my daughter can scooter to school. Its great. There also seems to be a lot of events on locally which is awesome.

What advice would you give to someone moving here?

To anyone moving, I feel you just have to join as many groups as possible to meet new people. I have found there are a lot of us out there who have recently done the same thing.

Travel

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Studies have shown that short breaks away from the pressures of daily life and your regular environment provide space to feel more refreshed before you head home, and recharged in a way that will benefit your outlook, relationships and health and wellbeing. If you are feeling just a little bit housebound over the winter months, yearning for adventure, or just in need of a change of scenery, do not despair.

We all know that holidays are good for us, and we’d all love to have more of them.

And there is a way to do that — get away for the weekend.

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oliday planning can often be a headache, working around annual leave, social and family commitments, providing cover at work, and making your way through a daunting to do list. Short, weekend breaks, however, don’t always take so much energy and planning. It may be as simple as packing a bag, arranging somewhere to stay, and choosing a good book to take with you.

And don’t overlook a staycation, eliminating the need for a long journey and staying close to home in your own region. A short drive is ideal, far enough to feel like you are ‘going somewhere’, but not so far that you spend hours getting there. All those close-by places that you always mean to visit later, those restaurants you’ve heard great things about, the local tourist attractions that visitors enjoy but you struggle to find time for — now is the perfect time to dedicate a weekend to experience them all.

Buller Gorge Swingbridge

The West Coast is one destination that ticks all the boxes for a weekend getaway.

There is something for everyone with recreational opportunities that cover passive and active pursuits of every kind.

Your journey south provides many places of interest that need to be explored and are deserving of a stopover.

Maruia Falls and Buller Gorge Swingbridge and Heritage Park are both ideal pitstops that offer magnificent scenery and natural flora and fauna mixed in with exhilaration and adventure.

Murchison and Reefton may be fairly small villages but are big in every other respect and are both well worth a visit. Awe-inspiring natural attractions include the Oparara Basin with it’s vast limestone caverns and natural arches, and Punakaiki’s Pancake Rocks that bring home the power of the Tasman sea as it smashes into the Coast every high tide.

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Picturesque Lake Brunner is another gem that deserves inclusion in any travel itinerary, as is the Hokitika River gorge, and Lakes Mapourika and Moeraki. A combination of visits to heritage sights, along with a mix of highoctane adventures and more passive undertakings for the sort of West Coast experience of which memories form.

A trip to Marlborough is another travel option easily undertaken in a weekend.

You might choose to get away from it all and enjoy the peace and quiet of the Marlborough Sounds, or to explore the many vineyards that call Marlborough home on a winery tour.

If exploring history and heritage is your thing, then a visit to Marlborough Museum is a must. Enjoy exhibitions with artefacts from Marlborough’s Polynesian settlement site. Exhibitions also cover the arrival of Captain James Cook in 1770; the whaling days of the 1820s and 1830s; and European Settlement, including the Wairau Affray in 1843. Discover the Victorian Rooms, and selections from their unique historic textiles, toys, and photograph collections.

While in Picton, call in to the Edwin Fox Museum where you will find out about the world’s ninth oldest ship and its countless round-the-world adventures. You’ll learn all about the ship’s checkered history as a troop carrier, an immigrant ship, and even as a convict transporter. At the Edwin Fox Museum, you can even climb aboard the ship herself, where you can explore her decks and depths. Discover relics found onboard, while innovative displays show what life was like for those who sailed on her.

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Travel Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in Marlborough is a world-class destination for the appreciation of historic aircrafts.

The story of aviation development during the World Wars comes to life in two magnificent exhibitions featuring mannequins from Weta Workshop.

Omaka is Marlborough’s single most visited attractions and there’s something for everyone. Make sure to check out their annual pass, perfect for Top of the South locals.

Marina 2 Marina is a scenic annual running event in the heart of the Marlborough Sounds and this year takes place on 10 October. This unique competition utilises the picturesque trails between Picton, Waikawa and Anakiwa.

With a variety of walking or running courses to choose from, this event is suitable for all levels of fitness.

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The four courses take you through native bush and along waterfront trails.

A key feature is the panoramic views of the Marlborough Sounds. You will finish at the event hub on Picton waterfront where a festival atmosphere will welcome you home.

Golden Bay is always a favourite destination for Nelson locals looking for a quick break. Easily manageable as a day trip, you’ll enjoy it much more if you can dedicate a whole weekend to it.

Be sure to enjoy stopovers in Motueka and Kaiteriteri and, just off the beaten track, a visit to Split Apple Rock and the Riwaka River Resurgence are well worth devoting a little extra time to before your journey over the Takaka Hill. Once on the other side, the quaint Takaka township has an abundance of retail outlets and restaurants and cafes.

No trip to Golden Bay can be considered complete without calling in to Anatoki Salmon Farm. A few minutes drive from Takaka, on the banks of the Anatoki River, this thriving family business has hit on a winning formula that combines fishing, food and fun for all the family.

The fishing experience is accessible to everyone. You don’t need a licence, you don’t need experience, you can be any age, they are open daily, and you don’t need to book. The best thing about Anatoki Salmon is that you get to catch your own fish and eat it on the spot in the cafe. What could be more fun than a fishing session with your family or friends? There are plenty of activities you can engage in after you have eaten your fish like feeding eels and interacting with kune kune pigs.

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eading busy lives in Auckland, Sally and Noel were pleased to take a few days for themselves in Nelson after attending a friend’s wedding in 2017.

During their stay, they decided to have a drive around Nelson and surrounding areas, with the idea of looking for land nestled in the back of their minds.

Sally, originally from Tauranga, says Nelson reminded her of what Tauranga used to be like growing up. “We decided it would be a great place for our family to visit because there’s so much to do here — biking, tramping etc.” Noel believes Nelson has a lot going for it, “the climate, its vibrant city, its proximity to Golden Bay, Marlborough and the West Coast.”

After seeing pictures of a home recently completed by local design and build company, Space Craft NZ, Sally and Noel contacted the design and build team with ideas about finding land that they could build on. Simon Collins, owner and operator of the business, helped the couple find a suitable section and whilst the couple couldn’t view the land due to commitments in Auckland, friends of theirs had a look and told them it would be a perfect site for a new build.

“Even though we were living in Auckland, the communication we had with Keile and Simon at Space Craft NZ was excellent.

We only made two trips throughout construction which began in April 2018 and was finished in eight months.”

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The couple are delighted with the outcome. “Our view out to Tasman Bay is stunning — we have high sliding doors which open up the whole room,” says Noel. “It is a picture that is constantly changing throughout the day,” adds Sally.

The couple also love the high ceilings and the home’s open plan concept.

Between them, the couple have six adult children. The house is centred around a communal space with a private master bedroom and en-suite to one side and family bedrooms to the other.

“Our kitchen is very functional. I also like that it is the social part of the house, with a long bench and stools; an evening with friends will often start here with drinks and nibbles.” The home has a contemporary beachy feel with oakwood floors, linen curtains throughout and bedrooms which face the sea, all of which have ranch sliders which go out onto the deck. “The exterior walls are double the size of normal walls which gives you more insulation, so it’s a very warm house,” says Noel. The couple are also pleased with the honed blockwork at the front door which breaks the cedar and steel cladding. Sally and Noel moved into their new home in January 2019. “It’s a great neighbourhood. We are in a cul-de-sac and we all built at around the same time.”

The site is unusually wide and land covenants in place required a house designed to a minimum size of 200m2.

This was always going to be a challenge for a company like Space Craft NZ where their design ethic insists that wasted space is expensive space.

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“Sally and Noel’s house is 28 metres long, so we wanted to maximise the sunshine and amazing views into as many rooms as possible,” says Simon. “Therefore, creative storage solutions were integrated into the design so as not to impede the views from any room in the house.”

“The standout features include Euro Stacker sliding doors which stack back onto the outside of the house creating a huge opening leading to the outdoor deck area. The deck is a substantial 90 square metres surrounded by etched glass balustrading to block out the roofs below, creating an infinity view of water, mountains, and sky.”

Simon, who has 30 years’ experience under his belt, says he wanted to build something that was uniquely kiwi.

The inspiration for the design was the saltbox roof line.

The exterior cladding was a mixture of cedar, rusticated weatherboards and coloursteel with polished masonry around the fun, front door adding a light formality to the home’s entry.

Sally and Noel are settled and happy in their new home.

“Space Craft NZ did a fantastic job — we have formed a friendship with Simon and Keile which has continued since moving to Nelson.”

For more information visit www.spacecraftnz.com

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Claudia’s cancer journey

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laudia Kern remembers the day.

She remembers the short walk over the road to the doctor’s office.

She remembers the smell of the room, the doctor speaking to her, the way she felt when he finally told her why she had been called back after a routine mammogram.

“I called him back and said ‘You need to come now’.”

“I wasn’t worried about it when I was called back,” she says. “It had happened before and that was nothing. I thought ‘this will be the same.”

“I knew they existed, but I didn’t know what they did.”

But it wasn’t.

Doctors had found a tiny lump on Claudia’s right breast. They needed to do a biopsy to make sure, but it was likely that she was looking at mastectomy.

Her husband texted to ask when she might be back at Prego — the café/ restaurant/fine food shop that they own together on Collingwood St.

The next few days and weeks were filled with appointments with more doctors, nurses and surgeons.

But the first thing Claudia did after being told was go down to the Cancer Society.

When she arrived, Claudia sat with one of their support workers who talked her through what was likely to happen and sent her away with a plethora of resources.

“And it was all free. I didn’t have to pay for any of it.”

Claudia also decided that she wanted reconstructive surgery after her breast was removed.

Words: Charles Anderson

It was February when she was diagnosed.

Eight weeks later she had surgery and then was in hospital for only two days before she was sent home.

“I couldn’t believe it.”

After the surgery, friends came around to hang out her washing and help around the house. But they all said that just looking at Claudia you would not know that her breast had been removed.

She felt relatively normal.

“That confirmed to me that I made the right decision [with reconstruction].”

Claudia remembers six months after her surgery she felt like she was “done” with cancer. But after going to a support group she realised that she may never be done.

“That’s what I’m battling right now.

I’m usually fine but if I come across someone whose cancer has come back, I think ‘oh s**t, you never know what is around the corner. But you don’t know anyway so you try not to worry about it.”

She thinks back to that day when she was diagnosed and remembers that walk across to the doctor’s office.

She remembers who she was with and what it felt like. She reminds herself that that is not what she feels like right now, in this moment. She reminds herself that right now, she does not have cancer.

“Everyone’s story is different,” she says.

“Life is unpredictable. If it’s not one thing, it’s another. You have to roll with it.

But as a woman, have your mammograms.”

Daffodil Day 28 August 2020

Claudia Kern’s life is back to a semblance of normal after being diagnosed with breast cancer and having a mastectomy last year.

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Daffodil Day symbolises hope for 1 in 3 New Zealanders affected by cancer.

You can donate locally through the annual street appeal or via the website www.cancernelson.org.nz/donate

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What’s Hot – Dining

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World famous in Nelson!

Three great locations

We believe top quality food is best served with amazing ocean views!

We are blessed with a fantastic spot right on the water in Port Nelson, and we cannot wait to welcome you into our friendly, comfortable restaurant.

Specialising in local seafood and steaks, we also offer delectable choices for non-meat eaters, people with special dietary needs and kids!

Indian Café has now opened in Stoke, which means you can enjoy their delicious food no matter where you are.

Head in and find out why Indian Café is the favourite choice for both locals and visitors looking for the highest quality food and a memorable cuisine experience. All venues offer intimate restaurant dining and courtyard settings, as well as takeaway options.

The Indian Cafe 94 Collingwood St, Nelson | Ph: 03 548 4089 266 Queen St, Richmond | Ph: 03 544 8979 201 Songer St, Stoke | Ph: 03 547 0008

Anchor Restaurant and Bar 62 Vickerman Street, Port Nelson Ph: 03 546 6614

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Eat your catch on the spot!

Winter Warmers

Do you have a big craving for fish?

Then you need to try out Anatoki Salmon fishing in Golden Bay. The best thing about Anatoki Salmon is that you get to catch your own fish and eat it on the spot in the café with steaming ciabatta bread, chips and salad, accompanied by a refreshing local beverage. Alternatively, you can have your fish hot smoked, sashimi style or vacuum packed for take-away.

Did you know that each month we showcase a new and tasty pie flavour?

In August we’ve got the a delicious chili con carne pie available in individual servings or a family size option. We’ve got everyone’s favourite homestyle baking for you to enjoy in our café, or if you prefer you can sit in the sunshine in our outdoor courtyard. And our Celebration Cakes are made to order in your favourite flavours and are sure to make your special occasion one to remember.

Anatoki Salmon Farm 230 McCallum Rd, Takaka, Golden Bay Ph: 0800 262 865

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Mapua Village Bakery 68 Aranui Road, Mapua | Ph: 03 540 3656

www.ambrosiacafe.co.nz

Freshly brewed coffee & delicious daily fare Our relaxing atmosphere engages you as soon as you step inside. Immediately, the smell of freshly brewed coffee and the delicious daily fare sets your mouth watering.

The cafe is licensed, so whether you want a quick coffee and something sweet, brunch, lunch with friends, a business lunch or a glass of wine and a snack, it’s all here! Open every day.

Ambrosia Café 226 Queen St, Richmond | Ph: 03 544 0025

Tofu Bahn Mi

Banh mi sandwiches are a Vietnamese street food which originated in Saigon. Served on soft French baguettes, they’re a delicious hybrid of French and Vietnamese cuisine. Typically, they contain pickled carrots, chilies, cucumber slices, coriander, mayo, and a protein. Popular proteins include marinated pork and chicken, but this recipe uses tofu to make it vegetarian.

Meat alternatives are becoming extremely popular this year as people realise the current consumption of meat is having a detrimental effect to our environment. If you haven’t tried tofu, it’s a great way to get your protein and nutrients.

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METHOD

Tofu marinade

Make ahead - Place the carrots, cucumbers, and jalapeños in a medium jar with the white wine vinegar, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. If the liquids don’t cover the veggies, add about 2 tablespoons water and more vinegar if necessary. Let chill for at least an hour, or store in the fridge for up to a week.

400g firm tofu 1 T olive oil 2 T tamari or soy sauce Juice of 1/2 lime and a little zest 1 garlic clove, minced ½ t minced ginger Freshly ground black pepper

Pickled vegetables 2 small carrots, sliced into matchsticks ½ small cucumber, seeded and sliced into matchsticks 3 sliced jalapenos ¼ cup white wine vinegar ¼ cup rice vinegar Pinches of sugar and salt 10 ml dark rum (optional)

Drain the tofu and slice it into ½ cm slices. Place it on a towel and gently pat dry to remove excess water.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, tamari, lime juice and zest, garlic, ginger, and pepper.

Complete ingredients

Place the tofu in a shallow container and pour the marinade on top. Flip the tofu to fully coat it, adding more tamari if necessary. Let the tofu marinate for at least 15 minutes.

4 T mayonnaise Few sprigs of coriander 4 baguette pieces Siracha (optional)

Heat a non-stick pan to medium-high heat. Add a little oil to the pan and place the tofu pieces with enough space between each so that they’re not too

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crowded, working in batches if necessary.

Without moving the tofu slices around too much, let them cook for a few minutes per side until they are deeply golden brown and caramelised around the edges. Remove from heat and season to taste.

Assemble sandwiches with the baguette, mayo, tofu slices, pickled veggies, and coriander, and serve with sriracha.

Chef’s tip: Lightly toast the baguette to add a slight crunch to the meal.

Recipe provided by NMIT’s innovative Production and Catering Chef, Rhys Van de Waardt. This year’s lucky Level 4 Culinary Arts students will get a chance to cook this as part of their course and to work one-on-one with Chef Rhys. Come down to the Rata room and try this and other delicious Vietnamese street food.

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WHAT’S ON

A compilation of current creations by new members of the Nelson Suter Art Society, Debra Cole, Anna PickersgillBrown, Jonathan Truslove, Karen Joost, and Paul Deacon. The five artists are presenting selected pieces from their chosen field of work ranging from traditional representative art through to photography and fine woodwork.

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

Suter Art Society’s McKee Gallery

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ERIKA & COCO FLASH’S RAINBOW STORYTIME NZ TOUR

DOWN ‘N’ OUT SPEAKEASY Imagine heading down a small lane, just off the beaten track and coming across a small speakeasy cabaret…lights and music beckon you inside. Jazz singers, burlesque dancers, magicians, drag performers, comedians…just some of the talent that will be on display.

Rainbow Storytime is aimed at toddlers to intermediate age. Come with your kids to read books about acceptance, diversity, inclusion and being kind.

11am–12pm. Living Library is for teens and adults and is designed around learning about us and how we became Erika and CoCo. 1pm–2.30pm Nelson Public Library, 27 Halifax St, Nelson

Studio One, 1 Rutherford Mews

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26–29 August

DAFFODIL RALLY FOR CANCER

THE PINK HAMMER “The Pink Hammer is Kiwi comedy at its best. It’s quirky as all hell; it’s very funny; it provides phenomenally strong roles for four women — and one guy! But more than anything else, these are recognisable New Zealanders, which is why this is an outstanding play to produce.”

– Ross Gumbley, The Court Theatre.

The Nelson Vintage Car Club is organising a car rally to raise funds for the local Cancer Society.

Assemble at the Vintage Car Club from 11:00am for a 1:00pm rally start.

Public inspection from 11:30am and 2:30pm when cars return. Adult entry by donation, children under 12 free.

7:30pm. Tickets at eventfinda.co.nz.

Speedway, Lansdowne Road, Appleby

Theatre Royal, Nelson

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29 & 30 August

RUM AND COCKTAIL NIGHT

SARAU WINTER SALE

Start the evening in the Port o’ Call Bar with a surprise rum cocktail, followed by a 4-course dinner and plenty more rum and cocktail banter at Oceano-Panorama Restaurant.

Each course is matched with some of the finest cocktails and distills. $85 + service fees.

Rutherford Hotel, 27 Nile St West, Nelson

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Second hand books, pre loved clothing and a cosy café.

11am–3pm.

Moutere Hills Community Centre, 1539 Moutere Highway, Upper Moutere

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Find your limit in the Ultra24 running event this October.

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On 3 and 4 October Cable Bay Adventure Park will host the inaugural Ultra 24, brought to you by Fusion Events.

By utilising a loop trail and keeping competitors close to the action, Fusion Events have created an endurance running event with a festival atmosphere.

Ultra24 is a running event where you truly can ‘find your limit’. Feel game enough to tackle the event on your own? Great!

Prefer your athletic struggles to be shared amongst a team of mates? That’s fine too!

The beautifully picturesque location of Cable Bay Adventure Park is one heck of a place to set up for 24 hours of running, laughing, sharing, crying (probably), and ultimately celebrating together.

Competitors in teams or solos will take on the 10.5km loop trail as many times as they can over a 24 hour period.

The Race Village atmosphere will be bouncing — with live music, flame dancers, laser light shows (and glow

sticks along the trails), adventure movies, live Q&As with high profile adventurers and ultra-runners, as well as food trucks, first aid, massage, and an adventure themed expo.

Whether you’re running or not, everyone is encouraged to come out to Cable Bay Adventure Park and soak up the atmosphere. Fusion Events have chosen to support Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust through the event, so it’s a great chance to see the helicopters up close as they’ll be on site. GCH Aviation will also be running scenic flights over the course and the surrounding area, which you can book before race day — get in quick. The legendary Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire will be operating too. There’s so much going on, we nearly had to make it Ultra48 to give you a chance to see and do everything.

The race is open to teams and solos alike, which opens it up to the full spectrum of athletes through to fun-runners keen to take on the 10km track. Why not grab four mates and see if you can do two laps each in 24 hours? On-site camping is also available for those keen to really make a weekend of it and stay (very) local.

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August checklist With wetter weather around, it is harder to get out in the garden, making it a good time to do some planning with a cup of tea in hand!

Frosts will be about. When in doubt cover and protect all your hard work.

Key points for this month:

Prune hydrangeas back until you see two fat buds which will be next seasons flowers It’s time to plant new strawberries New citrus trees can be planted

Prepare vegetable and flower gardens for spring planting Plant summer flowering bulbs Plant new trees and shrubs

Feed all existing trees, shrubs and fruit trees with slow release fertiliser Plant seed potatoes Fertilise your lawns now

Kitchen Garden Prepare your soil. Once it is dry, remove all the weeds and dig the soil over. Break up any lumps and bumps with your spade. Add compost and sheep pellets and dig through the top layer of soil.

If you are using homemade compost, dig that in now. It will need a few weeks to settle before you plant.

Rhubarb can be planted, add blood and bone to the soil as you plant. Use the blood and bone around existing plants as well, water in the fertiliser.

New season feijoas can be planted.

Add blood and bone to the soil as you plant. Feed your existing trees with a long term fertiliser.

Plant sprouted seed potatoes now.

Add a side dressing of potato fertiliser to the soil as you plant. Protect new shoots from any late frosts.

Plant seedlings including broccoli, cauliflower, leeks, silverbeet, onion, spinach, cabbage, lettuce.

Sow seeds like cabbage, kale, cauliflower, lettuce, celery, onion, broccoli, silverbeet, carrots and spinach. Protect from the cold, transplant to the garden as the weather warms and when they are showing at least two sets of true leaves.

Protect all seedlings from slugs and snails, they love tender seedlings and the wet weather.

New citrus trees can be planted now.

Keep them out of the wind.

Garden Colour

Plant new strawberries. Add strawberry food to the soil as you plant and at the same time give your older plants a side dressing. Pinch out the very first flowers to let the plant become more established — you will get a better harvest.

Remove old winter annuals when they have finished, freshen the soil with compost and sheep pellets ready for spring plantings.

Sow seeds: Alyssum, californian poppy, cosmos, marigold, petunia, phlox, portulaca, salvia, and snapdragon.

Protect from the cold and transplant to the garden when they are showing at least two sets of true leaves.

Plant seedlings: Pansies, primroses, marigold, nemesia, viola, polyanthus, cineraria, stock, alyssum, delphinium, cosmos, and carnations.

Plant summer bulbs: Gladioli, Dahlia and Begonias. Add bulb food to the soil as you plant.

Trees and Shrubs Take advantage of the warmer weather and plant new shrubs and trees.

Stake where necessary.

Tidy up and prepare garden beds for spring planting. Remove weeds and enrich the soil with compost and sheep pellets.

Feed all existing shrubs with a slow release fertiliser.

New leaves will be starting to burst on your deciduous trees. Check and prune any branches that were damaged over winter.

Lawn Take advantage of the new spring growth and fertilise your lawn now.

Apply evenly across the whole lawn and water in.

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Inspiring Beauty and Massage, Sparklewhite Teeth 70 Brooklands Road, Nelson Ph: 027 246 2449 www.inspiringbeauty.nz www.sparklewhite.co.nz

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How does light therapy work?

Rose is a fully qualified beauty therapist and a qualified teeth whitening technician, offering a full range of beauty therapies and massages, as well as SparkleWhite teeth whitening services. Rose enjoys making a difference in people’s lives, seeing the confidence and sense of wellbeing that they have after treatments, and helping them to look their best.

Aduro light therapy masks allow the skin to utilise light energy and kick-start cells into producing more cellular fuel.

It also releases the Nitric Oxide within the body that has a positive effect on healing, inflammation and regeneration of the skin. Cells use their new energy to produce increased collagen, elastin proteins and stimulate the body’s rejuvenating processes.

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What conditions does it treat?

I have recently relocated to my purpose built, home based studio where I am especially excited to bring the revolutionary Aduro LED Light Therapy facial treatments to Nelson.

Light therapy can help with a wide range of conditions including anti-ageing, broken capilliaries, rosacea, acne and acne scarring, and inflammation, and evens skin tone for more youthful looking skin.

How long will it take to work?

What is Aduro Light Therapy?

Each Aduro light session takes one hour and includes a NASA first discovered the healing power of light and found relaxing facial. Most people will need more than one session TAKE LEDs have a huge therapeutic effect on the human body.

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