Nelson Magazine - June 2019

Warm Up f o rWinter JUNE 2019

HOOKED ON HUSKIES

Dog sledding in Nelson

SKI RAINBOW

Nelson’s Lifestyle Magazine

What’s been happening on our favourite mountain

DARING TO DREAM

Nelson’s latest songbird

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CONTENTS JUNE 2019

FEATURES 7

INDYAH MADSEN Nelson’s latest song bird

10-11

A HUSKY WAY OF LIFE Dog sledding in Nelson

15

CHRISTMAS IN WINTER Why we should celebrate Christmas twice

23

MATARIKI The beginning of the Maori New Year

26-27

RAINBOW SKI AREA What’s happening on our favourite mountain

10-11 7

REGULAR 18-19

On the street

29-31

Winter Living

32

What’s on

33

Gardening

34-35

Travel

36-37

Recipe

38-39

Social Pages

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40-41 Health

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editor’s note EDITORIAL Sarah Board editor@nelsonmag.co.nz DESIGN Kylie Owens & Spinc Media CONTRIBUTORS Charles Anderson, Sarah Board, Joya Devine, Laura Irish, Britt Coker

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inding something to look forward to is often the best way for me to get through winter. I admit, it isn’t my favourite season as I don’t do the cold well. So a trip away, a good Netflix series, a shop for some new clothes, or a celebration are some ways I get through the coldest months.

I’ve often thought those of us in the Southern Hemisphere got the raw end of the deal with Christmas. Those at the other end of the globe have Christmas right in the heart of the coldest and darkest season of the year. Sure, Christmas in Summer is great, but summer would be great with or without the holiday.

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What if we celebrated Christmas in late June?

Well, some locals don’t have to sit back and wonder, they have their very own mid-winter Christmas and it’s a tradition I think has legs.

Why not create an excuse to get together with friends and family for a feast and to enjoy each others company. Originally from the United States, Laura Irish shares with us why she doubles up with Christmas in this month’s edition.

Another winter celebration will also take place this month. But unlike Christmas, Matariki is uniquely Kiwi, and in this month’s mag we tell you how to find the constellation as well as where the events are happening to celebrate it.

So despite the short days and the cold nights it doesn’t mean winter is a time to hibernate, there’s plenty happening in our city – even if you need a new coat to get through it.

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Warm Up forWinter JUNE 2019

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Dog sledding in Nelson

SKI RAINBOW

NelsoN’s lifestyle MagaziNe

What’s been happening on our favourite mountain

DARING TO DREAM

Nelson’s latest songbird

Winter is officially here on 22 June so this month we’re celebrating all things winter.

A time to enjoy our crisp, cloudless winter days and mountains blanketed in snow.

Our name sums us up, Nelson Magazine is the only magazine dedicated to Nelson.

Each month we look at the people, buildings, fashion and places that make our city special.

Nelson Mag is written, photographed, designed and owned by Nelsonians. We’re the only magazine that can say that.

YO U R S AY

What do you love most about winter?

Stephanie Keys

Stuart Curnow

Jenna Lyall

Reuben Dudley

Waking up on a cold frosty morning and being in that perfect warm cosy spot in bed, and realising it’s the weekend!

European football starts and I get to watch my team Inter Milan play. Now my playing days are over I’m also enjoying coaching and being around others who have a passion for the sport.

I love seeing how excited the kindergarten kids I teach get when they realise they can see their breath on a cold frosty morning.

Wearing extra layers of clothing and getting outside and enjoying the beautiful winter days we have in Nelson.

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Ski and snow board enthusiasts will be looking forward to 28 June when Rainbow Ski Area opens for the season. We have a double pass to give away to one lucky reader. To be in to win just email editor@nelsonmag.co.nz with “Rainbow Giveaway” in the subject line.

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Things we love It’s often cold, muddy and smelly but winter sport is something to love. Hundreds of kids running, jumping, passing on our courts and fields is one of the great sights of winter.

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It’s clear that David has a real passion for what he does, he says, “I never tire of seeing the profound effect the results of these treatments have; to know that I’ve helped improve a client’s quality of life, is just gold, it means I’ve done what I set out to do.” enhanceskin has also met an increase in demand for the facial aesthetics treatments they offer in Nelson.

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Lacey believes winter is also an excellent time to address what she and David refer to as, Sun Damage Remorse. She says, “Sun damage is the main cause of extrinsic ageing, which manifests itself in the skin’s pigment changes and fine lines.” enhanceskin offers several treatments to help combat the effects of sun damage, and once again, to help determine the right course of treatment for each individual, Lacey offers an initial complimentary consultation.

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Husky

f e at u r e

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way of life

Twenty years ago, the George family got their first huskies with a view to race them. Now they have a whole pack and say the dogs are part of the family.

Charles Anderson reports.

Charles Anderson

Glen and Alison George with some of their huskies – from the left is Grover, Freeze, Mayhem and Cheyenne.

Y

ou can hear them before you see them. Out the back of a quiet Wakefield road, past the lifestyle blocks and the open pasture, Freeze is coming.

He sits with piercing blue eyes and a purple collar around his neck. He is the alpha of this pack of huskies that live with the George family inside a steel mesh compound. The fences are needed Glen George says.

“They are escape artists.”

The huskies assemble – Freeze, Cheyanne, Mayhem, Grover, Max, Mika and Astro. Storm is inside on bed rest. The howls come thick and fast.

The dogs are the cumulative result of decades of passion that all started when Glen’s wife Alison was watching a documentary about wolves.

“I just thought they were beautiful,” she says.

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It took some time before she could convince Glen to invest in one. But eventually they made the trip to Wellington and ended up coming home with two.

Then, slowly, their home started filling up with wolf art – paintings, sculptures, artwork. Alison isn’t sure what it is about their image that is so striking for her.

“I just thought they were beautiful. So, it sort of snowballed from there.”

But they always knew they wanted to race them. The Siberian husky was originally bred by the Chukchi people of the Arctic circle — whose hunter-gatherer culture relied on their help.

They became an active, energetic, resilient breed, whose ancestors lived in the extremely cold and harsh environment of the Siberian Arctic. And they can also pull things.

Alison knew that she wanted to race them. She had heard about it – that you could do it in New Zealand. But it

didn’t happen straight away as she was a bit nervous about the idea.

“I didn’t know if I could control them.”

So as soon as their son Lloyd was old enough to drive, they went off and bought a scooter together – slightly bigger than a child’s. They lived in Stoke at the time, so they went onto the Railway Reserve towing each other back and forth, with no dogs, just to see how it felt.

“We must have been quite a sight.”

The first time she had a go in the street with one of their dogs was with one aptly named “Chaos”. Soon she found she couldn’t stop.

“I was yelling at Lloyd ‘stop him, stop him’.”

After that Glen and Lloyd took over the racing and Alison became pit crew – holding dogs and getting water ready.

Then Glen had an accident and wasn’t

allowed to race. So, Alison took back over.

You can race with one husky. For a long time, Alison only raced two dogs but then she tried three and found she could manage it.

“I was a bit dubious and thought it would be too fast for me.”

The races happen in forestry blocks all around the country. There is one this month at Rough Island. Racers from Christchurch will come up, but they also travel south. When they go away to a meet there is usually 30 to 40 people – all with dozens of huskies, all howling and ready to compete.

The experience of racing can be intense – that is if you want to win. Alison isn’t so worried about winning, she just enjoys the ride.

“I’ve usually got my placing, it’s usually last.”

The huskies follow commands – “Gee” is for left and “Ha” is for and right. If there are cross roads -and if you want them to go straight ahead you say: “On by”. The general rule is don’t let go.

“If you do, you won’t be seeing them again,” Glen says.

But what is it about huskies that got the George family hooked?

“They are like our kids,” says Glen.

“They each have their own personalities; you give them affection and they repay you. They understand. They know how you are feeling or what you are saying.

“It’s not for everybody though.”

Because having so many dogs is expensive – the vet bills can rack up and even building their fences is no cheap feat.

“We don’t have a luxury yacht or flash car. We live in an old house, but we do have our huskies.

“They are great animals. We have come to appreciate them and understand them.”

In the summer they need plenty of water and when they run it needs to be 10 degrees or cooler because they can get overheated very quickly.

“The utmost in the mind is the health of the dogs,” Glen says.

First thing they come back for is water.

Then they warm them down.

Freeze is the alpha dog. He gets fed first, he goes into the trailer first. Glen and Alison established that. But if there is a more dominant dog coming through then they will see if they need to change it up.

“It’s their natural instinct to have an order. But also, it’s just a logistics thing.

Like if you don’t have an order, who do you feed first?”

Do they still surprise them?

“I wouldn’t like to say we have seen everything. That might be tempting fate,” says Glen. “But we have had a lot of dogs over the years. I think we have, but you can still get caught out.”

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Glen and Alison competing at a race in Wanaka several years ago.

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THE MAGIC OF A

Midwinter Christmas Laura Irish will take any opportunity to celebrate Christmas. Here she explains why you need one in Nelson in the middle of winter.

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t is well known among my social circles that I am a very festive person. I will make a major deal out of birthdays, weddings, Easter, Valentine’s Day or anniversaries. If I can find any reason for celebration, I’ll take advantage of it. But my favourite most of all is Christmas.

I grew up in a very extreme Christmas household in the mid-west of the United States. My parents would throw yearly themed parties where everyone had to dress as Dickensian characters straight out of a Christmas Carol. My mother would decorate each room of our entire house, complete with at least three fullsized Christmas trees of various colour schemes and themes. She would cook for days.

One year, when I was about six, I snuck downstairs the night before the party and ate hundreds of homemade white chocolate-covered pretzels and then was sick for 24 hours. I missed the entire party. My Tiny Tim costume never got worn and I still can’t eat white chocolate 30 years later.

My parents always went to great lengths to make sure holidays were a memorable time. So, it should be no surprise to anyone that one of the best things about living in the southern hemisphere to me is the introduction of a Mid-Winter Christmas. Two Christmases, you say?

Two excuses for magic and Mariah Carey belting out Christmas carols? Yes please!

I’ve had 11 years of Summer Christmas’s and I must say; it’s only just becoming acceptable. I railed against Summer Christmas for quite a while, and to this

LAURA IRISH celebrating a mid winter Christmas with her family.

day, I still try to serve homemade eggnog even on the hottest days. Yum... cream, egg, rum and cinnamon based drinks in 30-degree heat.

I’ve now come around to the beach walk, BBQ vibe and swimming on Christmas.

It still doesn’t feel quite right. But when July rolls around, I bust out Bing Crosby and all my Christmas films and we even put up a makeshift version of our Christmas decorations and our tree. We usually invite our friends around for carol-singing, secret Santa and more eggnog drinking. Last year, one of my friends even coined the term “Nog-Fog” for the hangover that the egg-nog gives you the next day.

We do mid-winter Christmas so well in Nelson that often we have friends come from Wellington or Auckland to join for the weekend.

I get that some people aren’t as festive or think that Christmas is a commercial

“Two Christmases, you say? Two excuses for magic and Mariah Carey belting out Christmas carols? Yes please!”

-Laura Irish monstrosity that is all about materialism.

But I disagree. I say, we only get so much time in our lives and why not spend it bringing people together as much as possible. That’s what Christmas is to me. The gathering of those you love, the magic, the silliness and making yourself sick by eating too much of a good thing.

Give me some more reasons to celebrate, because the world is looking a bit bleak and maybe it would be OK to keep our Christmas lights up just a little longer each year.

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The convenience of having it done and being free of glasses once and for all can be liberating. After getting laser eye surgery, people often say they wish they’d done it sooner – they don’t have to look for glasses in their handbag anymore when they go to drive somewhere or want to read something.

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Ursula Harris, owner of Ursula Hair Design

Describe each piece you are wearing and where each item is from.

Personally, I love the classic looks and timeless pieces with a twist.

What are you dressed for today?

URSULA: My jacket and dress are

MIKE: Classic, although generally with a more modern look.

Ursula: Mainly work. In my job I aim to be professional, practical and fashionable. If I can inspire people with fashion it will make my day.

both from Kilt. I like that they are New Zealand designed and made. My accessories are Dyberg and Kern from Shine and my handbag is from Trouble and Fox. My Navy Cowhide boots are from Overland.

What is most of your wardrobe made up of?

URSULA: Mostly dresses. Black, white

and bold colours. It’s fun mixing styles together to get different looks, I can do that with my wardrobe.

MIKE: My suit and shirt are both from

Barkers. Boots are Florsheim.

MIKE: A real mix of suits as well as

What is your style?

URSULA: My philosophy towards style

is suitability. It’s the same with any hairstyle, it must enhance your look and work with you. The most extravagant outfit does not always do justice. Take into consideration your personal colour palette whether it be warm, cool or neutral. My style changes from season to season with outfits that can be made diverse by adding pops of colour and accessories to incorporate latest trends.

casual gear, bit of a jacket fan so a lot of jackets.

MIKE: A business

What are you loving at the moment?

Where do you buy most of your clothes from?

URSULA: Matching outfits are a cute

trend for 2019 and colour on colour is a hot look at the moment. I like to incorporate pieces of the same colour to look like suits teamed up with opposing strong colours to mix and match to create different looks.

MIKE: Blue suits with brown boots.

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URSULA: Shine is always

my first stop, they have a huge range of great labels like Julian Danger and ELK. The accessories and

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and Mike Smith, owner of Haven Motors shoes available are a massive bonus. Kilt, Portmans and over the last 12 months I’ve been fortunate to have a bulk of my clothing purchases from all around the world.

MIKE: I’m a

huge Icebreaker Merino fan.

Barkers, and more recently some purchases from Sharon at Nelson Tailors menswear, she is stocking

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some great brands. I’ve bought a mix of footwear from Overland, good quality and made to last.

What is your approach to shopping?

URSULA: I wait until I have a good

amount of time then go on the hunt for new looks. I never buy clothes online. I have to feel the texture and how it feels on me before I buy it. Ideally I’ll look through multiple shops before I make my first purchase to get a really good grasp on the current trends. I’ll certainly impulse buy if I feel crappy with the outfit I’m wearing.

MIKE: I generally think it through.

Males tend to need something so just go and get it. There is the occasional impulse purchase though, particularly if I’m delayed at an airport somewhere.

What is your all-time favourite purchase?

URSULA: My Calvin Klein Dress – its

timeless and classic. And my Forever New coat in winter, and my Guess sequin top from Vegas.

MIKE: My Rolex.

What wardrobe item should everyone invest in?

URSULA: Everybody needs a pop of

bling in their wardrobe whether it be accessories, sequins or bold colours, to stand out and make their outfit pop.

MIKE: A smart casual long sleeved shirt

is so adaptable for different occasions.

A lightweight down jacket is always a great go-to as well.

Do you have a style rule you always obey?

URSULA: Got to love it before I buy it.

MIKE: I’ve always liked clean and

polished shoes. Good shoes make a difference no matter what you’re wearing.

Finish this sentence – You would never catch me wearing…

URSULA: ¾ flares.

MIKE: Just a singlet (laughs).

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Cold and darks days can often leave us feeling under the weather. Brighten up your winter and keep your spirits high with these top tips:

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Soak up the light Get as much natural sunlight as possible to keep your vitamin D levels up. This vitamin encourages the production of serotonin – your happy hormone.

Keep on moving While you probably feel like curling up on your sofa, it’s important to keep active. Exercise releases endorphins and hormones that trigger a feel-good feeling in your body.

Focus on your food Limit carb-heavy or sugary comfort food. A balanced diet will keep you topped up with essential nutrients to support your mind and ward off winter bugs.

Visit friends or family Keeping in touch with your nearest and dearest can help you to maintain a positive outlook. If you live far away from each other, try video calling or an old-fashioned phone call!

Listen to your favourite music Music has a very powerful influencer over how we feel. Put on an upbeat tune and feel your mood improve!

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Matariki: ‘eyes of god’ [mata ariki]

Twinkling in the winter sky just before dawn, Matariki (the Pleiades) signals the Māori New Year. Traditionally, it was a time for remembering the dead, and celebrating new life. Words by BRITT COKER

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o longer distracted by the multitude of summer social gatherings, winter offers us the opportunity to hibernate a little. It seems counter-intuitive to celebrate a New Year at this time, compared to the brash, over-excited version we usher in as part of the Gregorian calendar. But perhaps that makes Matariki more poignant for its quiet, understated nature.

The celebration of Matariki as the Māori New year is a tradition that has reached a much wider audience in recent years, with most adults not having celebrated it in their youth. Its significance has resonated in particular with schools that enjoy honouring with their tamariki, an experience that is unique to New Zealand. Almost all of them in the Nelson Tasman region will be acknowledging it in some way this year.

Philippa Jackson is the lead teacher at Mapua School for Tikanga Māori. She says celebrating the Māori New Year is a big event for the students and the school works together to ‘create a lovely evening to celebrate Matariki’. This year’s festivities include shared kai, a kapahaka performance

and classroom displays. “We are inviting the preschools to also join us and contribute some art to display. At the end, we will have a candle ceremony where we carry a candle to either the beach or to a spot on the field, we place them down in a giant koru, and we stand together and consider the past, present and future and then sing a waiata together.” This year, the Matariki waiata the school is performing is ‘Nau mai rā’ by Dave Dobbyn.

Matariki celebrations differed between iwi in the past.

Some acknowledged it at its first appearance on the horizon, others coincided with moon phases. To coordinate national celebrations, a shared date was agreed to honour Matariki and that was the first new moon after it appears in the winter sky. This year, the New Year is 25 June. Next year, it will be in July.

For Māori, Matariki was a time to honour the dead, celebrate beginnings and plant crops. The brighter the stars, the warmer the growing season foreseen ahead and the more successful the harvest, as a result. The cluster was also used as a navigational tool by voyaging waka.

Events:

It’s up there somewhere The trick to locating the star cluster is knowing when and where to look. Cast your gaze to the north-east horizon between 5.30-6.30 am. First find the more familiar pot or saucepan (also called Orion’s Belt). Locate the bottom three stars of the pot (Tautoru). Looking to the left (northwards) is a bright orange star (Taumata-Kuku). Continue

tracking left and you’ll see the cluster of stars we know as Matariki. There’s 1000 in the cluster, nine are the most well known, but most people can only see seven (or less) with the naked eye.

The two meanings of Matariki both refer to stars: mata ariki (eyes of god) and mata riki (little eyes).

• Matariki Glow Show, Thursday 20 June, Theatre Royal

• Mapua School Celebration, Tuesday 25 June

• Victory Community Centre, Tuesday 25 June

• Motueka Library, Friday 28 June, 3.30-5pm, Celebrate Matariki (suitable for ages 7-12).

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It’s almost time to pull on your pom-pom beanie and that snowflake-patterned jumper your mum knitted for you.

Winter is a-coming and with it, the only slippery slopes you ever want to be on. Nelson Magazine gets the low down on what’s been happening high up on our favourite mountain.

“Don’t try and teach your partner how to ski.” James Lazor laughs as he says this, but he means it. After 30 years working on ski slopes around the world, he’s seen plenty of couples have “Do it like this” conversations that end up more icy than drops on a chalet roof. “To make sure you have a nice romantic date at the end of the day, leave the lessons to the professionals. That would be my personal recommendation.”

James is General Manager at Rainbow Skifield, and he’s currently in

countdown mode until the ski season opens. While we were hanging around at the beach this summer, he was busy doing major mountain maintenance.

The biggest job was improving road access to the slopes so that when 28 June rolls around, the facilities will be all ready for the snow-obsessed among us keen to make the most of the mountain’s ‘bluebird’ days (perfect ski conditions).

James has also brought in the big guns for some serious snow making having just returned from Queenstown with

three state-of-the-art-technology fan guns in tow. These magic-makers can create soft powder at warmer air temperatures than his existing machines. If you’re wondering if we could borrow them to transform our city streets into a snowy wonderland, the answer is a joy-deflating, no. The coldest constant temperature Nelson’s CBD gets is about 5 degrees but the machine requires -2 degrees to operate.

With climate change already increasing air temperatures, even an artificial snowy Nelson is becoming a more distant dream.

Making snow essentially requires water, humidity and temperature. There are pipes buried under the ground at Rainbow, and when the temperature gets low enough, water will get pushed through those with the force of a fire hose and into the waiting fan guns, transforming water in to wow. The texture of the snow produced can be adjusted with a turn of the dial, creating anything from a large pile of perfect snowflakes to the world’s biggest slushie. The wet snow makes a good base at the beginning of the season, but otherwise its powder all the way.

James still meets people who are amazed to discover a ski field close to home but on the flipside, there are regulars who haunt the slopes every chance they get. For learners, Rainbow runs a snow sports programme including a 10 week academy held on Sundays which allows parents the opportunity to hit the slopes while the kids get expert tutelage and hopefully, end the season better skiers than they began it.

James suspects he’s the only local who wants our cold days to be even colder.

When we’re making ‘brrr’ noises and rubbing our hands together to keep them warm, he’s more likely to be rubbing his together with glee.

“It gets down to ten degrees in town and everyone says it’s cold, and I’m like, ‘Oh, it’s way too warm still’.”

Rainbow Ski Field General Manager James Lazor has been busy carrying out major mountain maintenance in preparation for the ski fields opening day on 28 June.

Whatever the temperature is down here, it’s usually 5 degrees colder up on the mountain. Hopefully you recognise this statement as too generalised to plan a ski trip around. The best oracle, James says, is Rainbow Skifield’s weather report which gets posted on their website and Facebook page about 6 am every morning.

“We live on the mountain, we know exactly what our weather will be. So we’re really good at predicting and telling you what the weather will be

like. People have used other services and it’s not even close.”

And what about the long range forecast, does it indicate a stellar season ahead? The yearly rainfall is about the same each year and since we’ve had a really dry summer, James is hoping we might see a lot of rain and cold this winter. A lot of rain means a lot of snow. If that happens, we know one local who will be rubbing his hands together, and smiling.

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Winter Living Hot meals, hot drinks and wrapping up in layers of warm clothes to stay snug are some of the ways we can stay warm over our coldest months. Reports show that warmer than average seas may lead to a reduction in the intensity of cold spells throughout the country. Cooler days and nights are nevertheless still coming, and preparation is key.

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minimum temperature of 18˚C in houses, or higher for more vulnerable groups like children, the elderly and people who are ill is recommended. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health suggests that keeping your family healthy this winter means keeping your home warm and dry. For this reason, it’s important to know what options are available.

In an ideal world, every homeowner will think over the summer months about how they will heat their homes in winter so it’s ready to go when the temperatures drop. Because we wait until we feel the chill to think seriously about it, right now tradespeople through the area are busy fitting heat pumps and fireplaces.

Brad and Roger Colville are definitely busy right now as their company, Hot Installations, is working hard to install fireplaces and heating options before it gets really cold. “Ideally people will talk to us before they invest in a woodburner. There are a wide range of models out there, but they aren’t a one-model fits all purchase. We will come around and assess your property to make sure you get the best option, measure, advise and even look after your council consent for you.” Brad and Roger are a father and son team who

work in closely with local retailers, installing woodburners that have been purchased instore, either as a brand-new heating option or to replace existing ones. Because they are also registered builders, they will be able to do the whole installation, including hearths and roof flashings. They also install diesel fires, which aren’t as popular locally, but a great option as they are very efficient and far cleaner burning than wood.

“There are a few people in Nelson who still think that a woodburner isn’t an option under the new clean air regulations, but there are a lot of ultralow-emission models that are a fantastic option, and there’s been a significant drop in prices over the last couple of years, so we are seeing more and more of them being installed,” says Brad.

Good quality ceiling, wall and underfloor insulation will ensure the heat from your fireplace is contained during winter. A well-insulated home is easier and cheaper to heat properly, saving you money on energy bills and creating a better environment for your family. Working with Absolute Energy ensures that you get expert advice, right products, and quality workmanship that make the process — from start to finish — an absolute pleasure.

Their staff can help you find the insulation solution that’s best-suited to your needs and budget. If it’s a retrofit, they generally advise to start with ceiling and underfloor insulation as those areas are the most accessible.

Walls can also be done (visit www. cosywall.co.nz). With new builds product choice is wider, giving you the ability to up spec.

Their insulation experts can advise you on the best insulation product to use in your home or building. There’s a wide range of insulation materials to choose from, each with different properties and features. Absolute Energy is 100% independent which means they can recommend a range of great products to suit your needs and budget.

If you are the home owner of a home built before 2008 and have a Community Services Card or SuperGold combo card, or own and are living in a home in an area identified as lowerincome then you might be eligible for a subsidy toward your insulation. To find out more information visit www. energywise.govt.nz and click on the “Funding and Support” button to use the quick assessment tool to see if you fit the criteria.

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As the winter days get a little dark and dreary, making the most of any natural light makes sense. If you have trees on your property, they could be trimmed or thinned to allow more light to shine through.

Tim Dwyer from Dwyer & Bird Urban Tree Management says winter is often the ideal time to undertake tree work.

“Trees are dormant so it’s a good chance to carry out work. When pruning and trimming, we can better assess the structure and shape of your tree, with nothing hidden by foliage, so it is easier to identify any problems and address them. In some cases clients have thought that tree removal is the only solution, whereas careful pruning will allow more light to come through, and you get to keep your trees in good health.”

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Traditionally the Kiwi do-it-yourselfapproach has meant that we will borrow the neighbours’ chainsaw and have a bit of a hack at shady areas, but it is better to speak to a qualified arborist first. Tim says, “Trees can’t be fixed. Incorrect pruning and topping will often result in weaker new growth which is susceptible to breaking and increase the likelihood of decay. An arborist can try and remedy these situations, but it is difficult to fix them completely, so it makes sense to get it done right the first time.”

Qualified arborists undertake lengthy studies to learn all about tree biology, soil science, pests and diseases, species characteristics and health and risk assessments, so a consultation with Tim before undertaking any work is highly recommended. He will look at the big picture, while picking up small details that a homeowner may not have considered. Winter is also the ideal time to check the tree’s structure and highlight any weaknesses that may make them dangerous in high winds and storms. “We can come and clear storm damaged trees if they don’t survive winter winds and rain, but it does make sense to look for potential trouble spots before that happens,” says Tim. When it comes to keeping the heat inside your home, double glazing your windows is an obvious solution. Double glazed units offer energy efficiency, consistent comfort and reduced noise.

Often considered a lengthy and expensive exercise in the past, new technology and improved supply

Wood burners are still a possibility for Nelson homeowners with a wide range of ultra-low emission models that meet council requirements. options have brought great advantages for Nelson homeowners.

“We ensure that NZ homeowners have access to the complete range of glass products that are available elsewhere in the world,” says Aaron Fitzgerald, Director of NuLook Solutions and Glass Solutions New Zealand. “We have aligned with one of Australasia’s most respected glass companies, Landson Glass, and have effectively opened the doorway to access international glass products and bring them into New Zealand, improving quality and reducing the time you wait, and the price you pay for your double glazing.”

“You can rest assured that every product supplied by Glass Solutions New Zealand meets, or even exceeds the Regulatory and Building Code Standards in New Zealand. In fact, we engage the same independent Auditing Companies as all the major NZ glass suppliers, SAI Global and Bureau Veritas. We then back this up with personal visits to our overseas factory partners every six months to ensure our stringent standards are maintained.

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Nelson Farmers Market

WHAT’S ON

Rain or shine every Wednesday 8.30am-1.30pm. A vibrant market brimming with a diverse range of local, fresh produce and food stalls.

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

Kirby Lane, Bridge St, Nelson

14-16 June

6, 13, 20, 27 June

Art Group Nelson Winter Exhibition

Library knitters

50 artists will exhibit their work, including paintings, mosaic art, mixed media, glass, fabric and woodwork.

Meet 10am on Thursdays to create garments for Nelson charities. Wool and needles available. Experience not necessary.

7-9pm on 14 June, 10am-4pm on 15 & 16 June Stoke Memorial Hall, Nelson

Elma Turner Library, Nelson

12-15 June

22 June

Dracula - The Bloody Truth

Cancer Society Charity Ball

Presented by Nelson Repertory Theatre, this fast-paced and innovative comedy has four actors playing over 30 characters. You’ll see sensational slapstick and frantic costume changes, all strung together with clever dialogue and hilarious wordplay. Get tickets at www.theatreroyalnelson.co.nz

Get your friends together for a great night out with fabulous food, local wine and beers, entertainment and the opportunity to bid for some amazing auction items.

Theatre Royal, Nelson

Trafalgar Centre, Nelson

27 June Nelson Giants vs Rams Come along to the hanger and see some slam dunk action!

7.35pm, Trafalgar Centre, Nelson

14-28 June 2019 Italian Film Festival Combining the best in contemporary Italian cinema with master pieces from Italy’s rich cinematic tradition.

Immerse yourself in the energy and diversity of Italian culture through the evocative images offered by this year’s selection of films.

The Suter Theatre, 208 Bridge St, Nelson

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inter is officially here, but there is still plenty to do: prep for spring crops, new rose bushes, and new fruit trees to be planted and get winter crops in the ground.

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them from the white butterfly and the diamond back moth. Remember to get to the undersides of the leaves where the eggs are laid.

 Get pruning of fruit trees underway as the trees become bare of leaves, remove all debris when you have finished.

 Sow green crops of lupin and mustard in any empty spaces in the vegetable garden for digging into the soil for green manure.

 Spray citrus trees, with copper oxychloride to prevent brown rot and verrucosis.

 Refresh soil for crops by adding new compost and sheep pellets.

 Keep weeds under control; attack them when they are small.

 Plant seedlings: broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, Brussels sprouts, silverbeet, spinach, onion. Protect from the cold while they are young.

 Protect seedlings from slug and snails.

 Sow seeds: spinach, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, lettuce, onions, and peas.

Transplant to the garden as the weather warms and when they are showing at least two sets of true leaves.

Garden Colour  Plant lily (Lilliums) bulbs, they like a sheltered sunny position - they can be left in place for a few years.

 Broad beans can be planted directly in to the soil, stagger your sowing for a continuous harvest.

 Sow seeds: alyssum, calendula, cineraria, cornflower, primula, polyanthus, lobelia, nemesia, stock.

Transplant to the garden as the weather warms and when they are showing at least two sets of true leaves.

 Plant new rhubarb then lift and divide old crowns.

 Plant seedlings: calendula, cineraria, nemesia, pansies, polyanthus,

 Tidy up old strawberry beds and prepare for new plants.  Sprout new potatoes, stand upright in a light dry place for them to sprout ready for planting. Prepare the beds for when they are ready.  Protect your cauliflower, broccoli and Brussels sprouts by dusting them with derris dust to protect

poppies, primula, snapdragon, stock, viola, wallflower. Protect while young from the cold weather.

Trees and Shrubs  If your plants get hit by a frost, don’t prune off the damaged parts, as this will promote new growth that will be at risk again. Wait until all frosts are over before pruning.  Check your larger trees for any wind damage and prune and seal any larger cuts with pruning paste.  Hydrangeas can be pruned back after the flowers have finished. Also mulch with compost and feed blue flowers with aluminium sulphate and red flowers with lime.  Collect autumn leaves for composting.  Cover frost tender plants with frost cloth; drape the cloth over but not so it is touching the plants. If it is too close a hard frost will freeze it to the plants.

Lawn  Growth will now slow down.  Mark areas of poor drainage ready to fix when the ground is drier.

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Cruise over the ocean for a capital experience Words by Joya Devine

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here’s a myriad of reasons to visit our gorgeous capital, so why not pop over for a short break?

After all, airfares have come right down and cruising across on the ferry can be a wonderful, relaxing experience, enjoying the picturesque Marlborough Sounds, the salty sea air, the expanse of

the rugged Cook Strait, then the sight of Wellington with its pretty bays dotted with seaside homes and sandy beaches, its busy port and inviting cityscape.

Undoubtedly, you’ll get a warm welcome in the cosy capital this winter.

With cool bars, lively restaurants and a

thriving arts scene, you’ll quickly get to recapture the magic of Wellington, or discover it for the first time.

The city is a hive of activity, with so many fabulous things to do and see.

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A new planetarium film to celebrate 50 years since the moon landing.

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Wellington Botanic Gardens, Kelburn

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biological, cultural and social history in new and exciting ways. Another mustdo is a ride on the historic Wellington Cable Car – it runs from Lambton Quay to Kelburn, with an awesome lookout area at the top with sweeping views over the city and where you can also visit the Cable Car Museum or wander through the stunning Wellington Botanic Garden.

While in the vicinity, it’s just a short walk to Space Place at Carter Observatory where there’s a brand new planetarium show launching for the school holidays that celebrates 50 years since man landed on the moon; visitors will even be able to touch a piece of it that fell to Earth! There will also be asteriods to touch and a number of great planetarium shows that people can view, along with a live presentation of the night sky in the planetarium dome theatre.

Head down to Karori and you can meander through Zealandia Sanctuary and hear the song of the flourishing native bird population – you can even book a night tour for kiwi spotting.

Weta Cave mini museum is another great destination – get a glimpse into the imagination and artistry behind some of the world’s most spectacular movies where special effects wizardry happens or go on a Lord of the Rings location tour. You’ll love Oriental Bay too, with its cafes, parks, beach, bars and ice cream vendors.

Coming up in August, Visa Wellington on a Plate is a big drawcard for the city, enjoyed by visitors and looked forward to each year by Wellingtonians. Hugely supported by local cafes, restaurants, eateries and bars who come up with showcase dishes to entice your tastebuds, Visa WOAP is the perfect opportunity to experience the best that Wellington has to offer, from signature dishes to burgers and cocktails to brews. Because tickets always sell fast for some of its 100 plus events, get in quick and book now. There’s everything

visa wellington on a Plate tempts tastebuds through August

Rest and relax in Bluebridge Ferry’s private cabins from hands-on masterclasses, to a free food-themed exhibition, drooling international chef collaborations, multicourse degustation and everything in between. And because it’s such a popular, iconic event, for the first time ever the festival will run over the entire month of August.

A great way to travel between the islands is on the Bluebridge Ferry which leaves from Picton, sailing between the Marlborough Sounds and downtown Wellington 50 times a week, carrying passengers and vehicles on a range of budgets. The Bluebridge terminal in the capital is conveniently located in the central city, close to a range of accommodation and visitor hotspots. Bluebridge has great value

space place at Carter Observatory located in Wellington Botanic fares available plus free extras like kid-friendly movies and activity packs.

You have the option to upgrade to a private cabin where you can rest and relax, store your belongings, even take a hot shower. There’s a range of cabin sizes available from single berth to five berth family options. This must-do journey takes about 3.5 hours and you’ll experience some of the world’s most breath-taking scenery. After an upgrade to VSAT technology, the Bluebridge Ferry now has faster, uninterrupted, free WiFi which you can enjoy for the entire crossing.

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Laura’s Mulled Wine

Food & Lifestyle

Ingredients 1/2 cup of water 50 g sugar 2 bay leaves 2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half 3 strips orange peel 3 strips lemon peel 10 cloves 1 star anise

This delicious mulled wine recipe is sure to spice up a chilly evenings or a mid winter Christmas party. Ready to go in 20 minutes, it is so easy!

Make it on the stove or simmer it for longer in the slow cooker.

750 ml red wine, such as merlot Sprinkle of nutmeg Method 1. Into a large saucepan place 1/2 cup water, sugar, bay leaves, cinnamon, orange and lemon, cloves and star anise.

2. Bring to the boil, then return to a simmer and stir until the sugar has dissolved.

3. Add the wine and heat slowly for 15 minutes. (Don’t let the wine boil as

this will remove the alcohol from the drink and can cause the spices to become bitter.)

4. Strain through a fine sieve, then return to the pot to keep hot.

5. Ladle the wine into heat proof glasses and serve with slices of fresh lemon and a sprinkle of nutmeg on the top of each glass.

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Seafood soup with garlic crostini This soup is full of hearty goodness and perfect for these cold winter nights.

Visit Tasman Seafoods for your fresh fish or seafood.

INGREDIENTS Garlic Crostini 100ml olive oil 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp chopped parsley Salt and freshly ground pepper Day-old French stick

1 litre fish stock 100g salmon, diced 100g fresh white fish (eg tarakihi, gurnard or snapper), diced 200 g cooked green-lipped mussels, shelled, foot and beard removed 8 raw prawn cutlets 8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half Fresh herbs (chives, dill, parsley and chervil), finely chopped

Seafood soup 4 tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp finely diced onion 2 cups julienned leeks, carrots, fennel, courgette and celery 80g potatoes, peeled and diced (5mm) Salt and freshly ground pepper

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper.

2. To make garlic crostini, in a bowl mix together oil, garlic and parsley.

Season to taste.

3. Cut French stick into thin slices and place on the oven tray and brush with garlic oil.

4. Bake for approximately 5 minutes until golden brown.

5. Heat oil in a medium-sized pot and sautĂŠ onion, julienned vegetables and potato. Season to taste. Add fish stock and bring to the boil.

6. Add fish pieces, mussels, prawns and cherry tomatoes.

7. Let soup simmer for 3 minutes, then add chopped herbs. Season to taste.

8. Divide between 4 warm soup bowls and serve with warm garlic crostini.

Serves 4.

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Winter survival essentials Words by Clementine Page

The days are shorter and colder, and we get it – all you want to do is snuggle up and never leave the house.

But life beckons us to reluctantly crawl out of our caves, and mustering up the mental and physical energy to get through the day doesn’t come easily to the best of us. We look at three essential vitamins to keep you in tip-top shape this winter.

Vitamin C: Taking regular Vitamin C supplements is the key to a topperforming immune system all winter long. Not only is it a godsend when it comes to warding off colds and flus, Vitamin C also protects and improves the function of cells, supports the absorption of iron and helps to maintain healthy bones, cartilage, skin and teeth.

Vitamin D: According to recent studies, there is in fact a link between Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Vitamin D deficiency, which

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explains the winter slump. Vital for healthy immunity, energy and mental wellbeing, the vitamin is unfortunately not present in most foods, but relatively high doses can be found in cod liver oil capsules. Battle depression, anxiety, fatigue and muscle aches with this little warrior!

Vitamin B12: Researchers have discovered that individuals with B vitamin deficiency may find themselves more sensitive to cold temperatures.

Vitamin B12 is required to make healthy red blood cells that are needed to carry

oxygen throughout the body and the result is poor circulation – meaning cold hands and feet and general intolerance to low temperatures. Find high quantities of this nutrient in animal liver/kidneys, nutritional yeast and Vegemite.

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nfluenza, commonly called the flu, can be a serious illness that is sometimes fatal. Infection with the influenza virus may lead to a stay in hospital for any age group but particularly if you are elderly or have an ongoing medical condition.

Influenza can make an existing medical condition, such as asthma or diabetes, a lot worse. Even if you do not end up in hospital, influenza can keep you in bed for a week or more.

Even if you do not end up in hospital, influenza can keep you in bed for a week or more, preventing you from doing work, sport or just about anything that requires leaving the house.

The flu spreads from person to person.

The influenza virus is transferred in droplets of moisture expelled through breathing, coughing and sneezing.

The virus is spread when a person touches any droplets which contain the influenza virus and then touch their mouth, nose or eyes before washing their hands.

Influenza can affect anyone, no matter how fit, active and healthy they may be. Although older people and people with underlying health conditions are most at risk from influenza associated complications, previously healthy people can still become seriously ill and even die.

The flu virus can change yearly and new strains can emerge to which people are not immune.

Flu can be anywhere Around one in four New Zealanders are infected with influenza each year.

Many people won’t feel sick at all but can still pass it on to others. Contact with the influenza virus is almost unavoidable, and while contact does not necessarily mean infection, it does mean that you are never far from the possibility of catching influenza.

Vaccination could be free for you Vaccination against flu is FREE for pregnant women, people aged 65 and older, children who have had respiratory illness and people with an

ongoing medical condition like asthma, diabetes or a heart or lung condition.

Vaccination may also be free for Maori and Pacifika people, people from a refugee background, whanau of children with a chronic condition or who are living with a pregnant woman or infant.

Seasonal influenza vaccinations are recognised as being the single most effective way of reducing the impact of seasonal influenza – especially for those most at risk of complications.

Ask you GP whether you are eligible for a free flu shot today. Or phone 0800 466 863.

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DONNA ALLFREY & JESSICA BAGGE TULA & NILES

were really happy because they knew we weren’t going to pull it down. We painted it, decorated it with upcycled furniture, I got some of my paintings, signage and quirky little things to put around and our shop soon evolved into giftware because people were requesting it - homemade soaps, food wraps, cushions, lighting and candles, etc. People would come in wanting clothing because of what had been offered before, so we started bringing in designer clothes and various artists, always one-off pieces so no one would have the same artwork or lampshade.

A lot of it is upcycled such as Maggy J’s work made from things like reused copper wire and black bicycle tyres.

What kind of experience can people expect?

Tula and Niles is now a unique gallery space and giftshop – how has it evolved?

My name is Donna Allfrey. My husband and I moved to Nelson six years ago from Christchurch. I wanted a shop, so when we visited Tula and Niles when it was owned by Christie and Larry, I said if you ever want to sell, please give me ring. So, we bought it last year when they closed up shop and they

My name is Jessica Bagge. Donna and I complement each other really well.

She’s a talented artist and I used to help her down in Christchurch whenever she was exhibiting her work. We always said: ‘When our kids leave home, we’ll have a gallery,’ so we’re living the dream! My role is mainly sales and administration. I also make great coffee and bring a lot of positivity to the business. If you are at the market or in town, we’d love you to come down with your puppy dog, have a

look and see what’s new. It’s not just dresses anymore - it’s art, coffee, gifts, sculptures, one-offs. You’ll be surprised at how affordable some of our items are, starting at $10 and all beautifully wrapped. Although we’re a gallery, it’s not a formal space, just a laid-back, happy environment. We get regular visitors coming here and because we are true ambassadors, we have the maps and send them round the galleries; it’s that collaborative approach, helping to build our artisan community.

Do you have any design advice?

Every room should have one special piece in it. It can be a beautiful painting or sculpture, maybe a lovely plate.

It can inspire the rest of your room or living space, with your decor and furniture.

What’s new at Tula and Niles?

We have some amazing jewellery coming from Silversmiths in Christchurch and Wellington – incredibly beautiful pieces that are affordable and ones you can individually name – graduations, weddings, babies. And in other news, Donna is excited to announce that in the not-too-distant future, her very first grandchild will be born!

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