Nelson Magazine - October 2018

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CONTENTS 16-17 october 2018

Features 7 Getting on with life - Billy Dravitzki takes on adaptive skiing

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Bikini queen Nelson’s own social media fitness guru on getting active

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Saving our seas - Young eco-warrior shares her passion

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Weird and wonderful Masked Parade opens up our imaginations

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Jumping for joy World-record holding skydiver drops in for Lift Off festival

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Right royal ideas - What Harry and Meghan should do on their visit here

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What’s on On the street Travel – Hanmer Springs Cooking Social pages Gardening Health Q&A with local business owners

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ou don’t need to leave Nelson to see the world. At least parts of it are coming here in the colourful shape of performers taking part in the 24th Nelson Arts Festival from October 11 to 26.

There is a contemporary circus act from Australia, a “genre-bending” Canadian five-piece band, an Australian group with a penchant for performative larrikinism and a Hungarian take on Pinochhio.

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There are also a host of New Zealand acts, from returning favourites the Eastern and Julia Deans to plays that are haunting, heartbreaking and hilarious.

And, of course, there is the kaleidoscope of local creativity that is the Masked Parade on October 26. This year’s Weird and Wonderful theme is sure to be embraced by schools and other groups, and the flavour will spill into the evening Carnivale in Trafalgar and Hardy Sts. We also profile a couple of local heroes and speak with Abbey Jessop, who has made a name for herself on Instagram.

If that’s not enough to get you feeling on the up, we also feature a story on the inaugural Lift Off Abel Tasman festival on October 20 and 21.

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The Nelson Arts Festival welcomes in spring each year with a programme jam packed with fabulous events. Theatre, dance, music, visual arts, community and family events.

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20 October 2018 NELSON ARTS FESTIVAL MASKED PARADE & CARNIVALE The Nelson Arts Festival presents the iconic Masked Parade & Carnivale! Delve into the awesome, the marvellous, the extraordinary, the Weird and Wonderful!

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‘I just like going fast’ Words by Jonty Dine

He was left paralysed after a horror mountainbike crash, but adaptive skier Billy Dravitzki hasn’t let a wheelchair slow him down.

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t was in August 2016 that Billy’s life changed forever during a “casual ride” on the downhill Kaka track near Nelson.

Then just 15, Billy went off a jump on the track, hit a tree and landed on a rock. The impact broke his vertebrae, dislocated his back and compressed his spinal cord.

He was transported to Christchurch Hospital by helicopter where he spent the next three months recovering, a time he describes as “kind of a blur”.

Despite ultimately being a T5 complete paraplegic with no feeling or movement below his T6 vertebrae, the Nelson College student didn’t get down on life.

“I had low moments, but I never really think about it in a negative light because I have always known that that is life, stuff happens to you, there is no point dwelling on it, it’s not going to help anyone. It’s not going to help myself, so I just get on with it.”

moment, I can’t.”

Just six months after leaving hospital, Billy was already looking at ways to race again. In turned out that adaptive mountainbiking isn’t easy in Nelson as there is no gondola to get up the hill.

That’s where the idea of adaptive skiing came in play.

Billy recently became the first adaptive skier to compete at the Tasman Secondary School Ski Championships at Rainbow Ski Area.

Despite the prognosis, Billy ensures he gives himself every chance to get back on his feet by regularly going to physio and “always in the gym, grinding”.

“This was my first time going through ski racing gates, I wasn’t really nervous because there wasn’t any pressure on me, I was just there for a bit of fun.”

“I might walk again, I’ll never say I won’t because science and technology are always developing, but at the

Billy says, before his accident he loved to compete, so during his recovery there was an itch he needed scratched.

“I played a lot of rugby, basketball, skied and mountainbiked, I was really into my sports and loved to stay active, so when I did get injured I wanted to bring sport back into my life pretty quick.

“I just like going fast and I like doing jumps.”

He says he will continue to pursue adaptive skiing and has been invited to some development camps.

Billy says the Paralympics would be a dream, but that’s a “pretty long journey” and it would depend on how hard he would be willing to work.

Ultimately, he says he just wants to have fun with it. “It will be a big part of my life now, whether it’s for leisure or competition I’m not sure, but as long as I’m going fast I don’t really mind.”

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BUSINESS SHOWCASE

Pre-loved Designer Concept Blossoms

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hat started as a small idea has blossomed into something wonderful for women in Nelson and beyond. It’s been two years since Pre-loved Style first opened on Bridge Street, before it moved to Wakatu Lane in January this year. The store sells pre-loved designer fashion labels, which has created a fantastic opportunity for customers to recycle and refresh their wardrobe. The brains behind the concept, Karen Jordan, is no stranger to the Nelson fashion scene.

“I’ve been in the industry for around 30 years; I love fashion, clothes, and seeing the store work,” says Karen. It’s gone from strength to strength since it first opened on Bridge Street in 2016.

We soon realised the shop was filling a niche, and because the right staff had also come along, what began as a pop-up store has now been outfitted in Wakatu Lane.”

Style is because of its affiliation with K J Style, and numerous other factors.

“It gets merchandised once a week; the look is always new and fresh; the windows and displays are always changing. The labels are great, the quality is great, and in addition to a huge selection of clothing for sale, we have a designer kids rack, and a wide range of handbags, jewellery, shoes, and accessories. Our store works well for women locally including our KJ Style customers, and our reputation has also grown throughout New Zealand; we are receiving stock to sell from outside Nelson and we attract lots of visitors. It’s also about sustainability and recycling; it’s a win-win for everyone! Ultimately, it’s all about people who love fashion, and who can buy fabulous designer brands at affordable prices.”

Karen is equally as passionate about her other store, Karen Jordan Style, on Trafalgar Street, a stone’s throw away.

Since the business began on Bridge Street over 50 years ago (formerly Jays Fashions), the name has been synonymous with Nelson fashion.

Karen Jordan Style stocks some of New Zealand’s best-known designer brands, and top international labels.

Another important aspect is the shared, reciprocal ‘sisterhood.’ “We want the women to have a fabulous shopping experience – to look good and feel great! I appreciate everyone on our team, and it’s great to have brought Nikki Cooper onboard, who formerly owned Cooper and Rouge; Nikki brings a wealth of experience to both stores, including overseeing Pre-loved Style.”

The combination of the two stores offers the ideal marriage – they work in perfect unison. “Each has its own distinctive flavour and vibe.”

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Q&A Abbey Jessop Nelson’s Abbey Jessop is making a name for herself on social media with her focus on health and fitness. Nelson Magazine caught up with her to ask her what it takes to enter bikini competitions.

Words by Sarah Board When did you decide to start getting fit and how did you do it?

I’ve always been very active from a young age, playing lots of different sports from athletics, touch rugby, rugby, basketball, volleyball, badminton, soccer etc.

Even though I was so active I was always a little bit bigger than the other girls (it didn’t help that our volleyball uniform consisted of short spandex, also). When I was in my second to last year of high school I decided that I wanted to become more confident in myself and how I was around my peers. So I asked my brother to take me to the gym to improve my volleyball and to tighten up and gain muscle tone. I loved the whole mindset going to the gym gave me, and that I had my own goals to achieve and I didn’t have to worry about fitting in or comparing myself to others. I found that I was so happy achieving little milestones and discovering that I could achieve things that I never thought I could have. This is what ignited my spark to start bikini competitions and pursue studies, plus a career in the fitness and health industry.

What do you love about competing in bikini competitions?

For me, I love seeing pro women on stage and really appreciating all of the hard work that it has taken for them to get there. Bikini competing for me isn’t about the end “look”. For myself, it’s about the personal development rewards and being able to help and inspire other individuals along the way. It’s also an amazing feeling being on stage, and eating a really great treat meal after a competition. And above all, it’s an amazing feeling of personal achievement

How have you placed in the competitions?

I have had a few awesome achievements! In 2015 I won Miss Figure overall South Island, 2016 I placed 2nd at the New Zealand International Show in Junior Bikini, 2016 I won the Miss Junior Bikini New Zealand title at the New Zealand Nationals. 2016 also saw me being invited to the Australian Nationals and Pan Pacific Pro Qualifier where I placed Top 10 in the Bikini Class. In March 2017 I competed at the Arnold Classic Australia which is the second biggest international competition in the world. Here I placed in the top 10 of Junior Bikini. After that I had had one year off for personal growth, but this isn’t the end of competing for me!

What training is involved to get to these competitions and what kind of sacrifices do you have to make?

The specific training varies for each individual and their genetic structure and many more variables as to what method of training suits them best to see results. However, the training consists of a lot of weight sessions.

When I’m prepping for a show I weight-train six times a week for about an hour and a half and slowly introduce cardio as I get closer to competition. The biggest challenge is always nutrition. When you’re so focussed on your goals I find that the nutrition is easy and I really enjoy eating healthy. However, nutrition is the

hardest due to having to make sacrifices with limiting eating out, prepping your meals, finding alternative healthier places to eat out with friends and sometimes taking your own meals to events, and also limiting going out for drinks and alcohol.

Do you have any advice you would like to share?

Although I love to workout in the gym, I’m very passionate about the outdoors and finding the right type of exercise for you. There’s a big push now for individuals to go to the gym to get fit and healthy and I am really passionate about addressing this misconception. So my advice would be to find an activity that you love. It could be a team sport, tramping, kayaking, activities with friends, etc. Fitness and health is a lifestyle change that has to be something that you will really enjoy in order to make it sustainable. The world is your oyster. @abbey_jessop

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ANNA CHRISTINE

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

ANNA: Gelato sneakers are from Taylors

– the perfect every day shoe. My jacket is from Moochi – I wear this nearly every day and love it. White Six and Seven top is also from Moochi – an easy piece to wear to work or just around the home. High waisted denim jeans are from Glassons – so comfortable and versatile. And my black tassel earrings were a bargain buy from Lovisa.

CHRISTINE: This boho chic top is from

Texas, linen pants from Glassons, my boots are Windsor and Smith, earrings are from Decent Things, and rings are from a local shop in Picton. And to tie it all together is my Michael Kors bag. I love fashion and thoughtfully putting outfits together and trying new styles. These boots were an investment but they’re great quality, wearable all year round and will last for years.

My Michael Kors was definitely an extravagant purchase but my husband picked it out, so that makes it okay, right?

What is your style?

ANNA: I would have to say relaxed

smart casual – if that’s a thing. I like roomy, comfortable clothes that sit well on and can be dressed up or down.

CHRISTINE: My style

really depends on my mood. I would consider myself a mix of everything.

Boho, vintage, casual, sophisticated and modern. I’ll always dress myself on how I’m feeling. I think that’s one of the most incredible things about fashion, it’s a great expression of who you are, and what you’re feeling, without saying a word. So today, I say sophisticated with a splash of vintage.

What is most of your wardrobe made up of?

ANNA: Apart from clothes that no

longer fit me that I can’t let go of, it is mostly black clothing. I love the simplicity of black and how you can add pops of colour with simple

accessories or shoes.

CHRISTINE: I’m living in linen shirts

CHRISTINE: I have inherited a lot of

items from my grandmother who was a fashionista and my inspiration for fashion. When she passed away, my mother saved pieces for me that she knew I’d love for when I was older, it’s really fun to wear her clothes and keep that bond alive. I also have tons of linen and more shoes than I can count. It’s a mixture of jumpsuits, jackets, blouses and shoes.

What’s one thing you have on high rotation?

ANNA: It would have to be my black

kimono jacket from Moochi and my white leather Converse. They are easy pieces to wear every day.

CHRISTINE: My Lovelee Soles Avarca

Sandals, bought from Jen at The Rock box. They go with absolutely everything and they’re so comfortable. I own two pairs.

What are you loving at the moment?

ANNA: I am loving the rust colours at

the moment and some of the yellows.

Although you won’t see me in it muchblack is my go-to colour.

and pants. Linen is really in at the moment, but it’s so comfortable and easy to wear. I’m obsessed with my earrings from a shop I found on Instagram called Decent Things. They’re really simple, and they make me feel really feminine. I don’t leave the house without them on.

Where do you buy most of your clothes from?

ANNA: It’s a real mix. It’s hard to find

time to shop, so when I get the time it is usually Moochi, The Iconic, Trouble and Fox. I also love Glassons for my basics.

CHRISTINE: I buy a lot on my overseas

trips, online and locally here in Nelson.

Also Instagram is becoming the way I shop. It’s so much fun finding cool brands online that no one is wearing, and trying out different styles.

Whose style do you admire and why?

ANNA: I don’t have a style icon. If I had

to pick a style icon, I would have to choose Jane Palm. I also love how Emma from Thanks a Bunch Bouquets dresses.

CHRISTINE: Definitely my grandmother,

she was timeless and really elegant.

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She would have everything match.

She thought about every detail from her wallet to purse, to her socks to the scarf around her neck. She was really thoughtful about her style. She was also unique and wore what she wanted, and that’s something she passed down to me. She wouldn’t care if she overdressed, and that’s absolutely me.

I don’t need a reason to dress up, I just do it.

What is your approach to shopping?

Do you think things through or impulse buy?

ANNA: I am most definitely an impulse

buyer. I can always find an excuse as to why I needed that new item of clothing!

CHRISTINE: My personal approach is

to have key pieces in my wardrobe that I love and rotate. I absolutely love shopping, but I also don’t want to break the bank. If I do purchase something expensive, it’s because I really need it. My mom has always taught me to ask myself “do I need it, or do I want it?” But now that afterpay has become available it’s extremely tempting to go shopping more often. If my husband was to answer this for me, he would say I’m impulsive, but I blame afterpay!

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FOR THE LOVE OF THE SEA Words by JOANNA DAVIS

Ocean-lover/researcher/surfer - Alice McCullough is on a mission to save our seas.

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cowarrior Alice McCullough is torn between her love of great white sharks and her love of

algae.

The Mapua woman, who is currently studying post-graduate marine biology at Victoria University, recognises that algae is a less romantic choice. But she’s still captivated by it.

“I don’t know if I can explain the appeal,” Alice says. “It’s fascinating and has such benefit for the environment.

“Seaweed can soak up CO2 in the ocean.

You can sell it as a seasoning, or as a fertiliser for cattle feed.”

For now, Alice, 23, has sidelined her love of sharks and is orienting her studies towards algae. This summer, she’ll return to Nelson to take up a scholarship at the Cawthron Institute, New Zealand’s largest independent scientific organisation specialising in aquaculture. There, she’ll work alongside Cawthron scientists studying different ways to grow algae as larval shellfish food.

Alice says she’s passionate about the project as the shellfish industry is “crucial to our region”.

She first became hooked on marine conservation during her travels in South East Asia. She took up a month-long volunteer position in Thailand, running coral reef surveys and teaching in the local schools.

toothbrushes and making her own shampoo.

“Coming from Nelson, the ocean is such a big part of our lives. I was surprised to see people throwing rubbish straight into the sea,” Alice says. “There are no recycling centres, not even any rubbish bins.”

“I’m a real water baby. I’m not very good at surfing but it’s liberating to sit out there for hours and paddle. I love to have that connection with the ocean.”

She had originally thought polluted beaches were a tourist issue, but realised it was a larger problem.

Alice started a blog called Cut the Crap in 2013 after making a New Year’s resolution to go plastic-free to do her part in protecting our oceans. Estimates vary, but about 10 million tons of plastic are thought to go into our waterways a year, just from coastal areas.

These days, Alice occasionally uses plastic (“For instance if I’m going out for a picnic and short on time, I might bring a bag of chips”), but she hasn’t used plastic shopping bags for five years and takes many simple steps such as using a metal razor and bamboo

What does a passionate sea-lover do in her downtime? Perhaps unsurprisingly, Alice likes to surf.

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Masked merriment Story by Charles Anderson Tim Cuff

On October 26, Nelson will come alive with the sound and colour of thousands of masks as part of the Masked Parade’s 24th year. We look at the iconic event and what makes it so special.

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n a Saturday afternoon in Nelson, a phoenix is rising.

It is 10-year-old Nelson Central School student Neve … creation.

It has been built using glue, paint, cardboard scraps and a large proportion of imagination.

“I just thought it would be cool,” she says.

Neve is one of a dozen or so children and adults who have come to a mask-making workshop at Community Art Space. They are there in preparation for an event that comes this month and will have existed in various incarnations for the past 24 years.

Paul Lawry was at that first one.

He trained with Kim Merry, a mask-maker and performer, who first helped conceive the Masked Parade alongside Annabel Norman, all those years ago. Back in 1995, it was as an accompaniment to the newlycreated Nelson Arts Festival. The festival was created as something

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to entertain the crowds that were pouring into Nelson for the World of Wearable Art. “There was a lot of fire back then,” Paul says. “We made a creation with a giant head and three faces and pushed it along with a shopping trolley. It really fired the imagination.”

Then, when WOW went to Wellington, the parade blossomed. These days the festival and the Masked Parade have their own momentum. The parade is now a rite of passage. At the workshop Paul has brought his young son Callum, who has already been in several parades.

“That is something that has stayed the same,” says Nelson Arts Festival director Charlie Unwin.

“It has to be driven by that – it is for the community and it is by the community. That is really important.”

“It’s that feeling of everyone looking at you but they don’t know who you are,” says Paul.

But what they do know is, when they head into the CBD, they are in for a good time. Every year the city is shut off to make way for the dozens of entries from individuals, schools and organisations who are each looking to showcase their individual creativity.

WEIRD AND WONDERFUL This year’s parade theme can be broadly interpreted.

Councillor Gaile Noonan says the parade marks a time that the whole region comes together to celebrate our artistic past and to celebrate spring.

“It’s embraced by the whole community and enjoyed by adults and children alike – my own children were involved from the early days so I have great memories of their excitement, preparation and proudly walking with their friends in the parade.”

The late Kim Merry once described the parade as a child.

“You don’t say to a child, ‘you are going to be this or that’. Yes, we directed it with a helping hand, but it has evolved because people have made it what it is.”

For a long time the parade was the first event in the arts festival, but it hasn’t been that since 2010.

“But people still think it is, they feel it’s the start of the celebration.”

For Charlie, he says he enjoys the mask but more the faces in the crowd.

“You have 20,000 people all smiling, it’s such a feel-good event.”

And it’s not just for Nelson. Last year’s winners were from Upper Moutere.

“People come from a long way away just to be part of it.”

“There is nothing more accessible than a big free festival in town and then a night of free entertainment at the Carnivale.”

- Charlie Unwin

There are other parades around New Zealand and other mask events, but nothing of this size or scale.

But there is a lot of behind the scenes work to ensure it is a success. There is a parade coordinator who works tirelessly with schools and community groups very early on in the process.

“We listen to the community and the schools,” says Charlie. “If they feel it is getting off track then they tell us.

We know the parade isn’t ours. The parade belongs to them.”

With the choice of theme, the difficulty is finding something that will allow a large amount of creativity without being too prescriptive.

“We like a theme that is interpretive so people can go as wide as they want and so groups can participate.”

This year it is “Weird and Wonderful”.

Charlie says that the joy of taking part is not just about participation.

“Wearing a mask just allows you that little bit of anonymity where the inhibitions can drop and you can have some fun in a really safe space.”

He says that the parade occupies a

really important space within the larger festival.

“It’s our cornerstone and our link to the past. That’s very important. It’s very important to know where you’ve come from. All too easy, that stuff can get lost. It’s one of the things that make it different to every festival in the country.”

It also means that, by sheer numbers, Nelson has more people involved that in the festival than any other festival in the country.

“It’s really quite impressive,” Charlie says. “There is nothing more accessible than a big, free festival in town and then a night of free entertainment at the Carnivale.”

So, for an event unlike any other, head along to the Masked Parade on October 26.

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here’s a lot to love about the Hanmer Springs. Unbridled landscapes, an alpine atmosphere, and adventure galore.

Hanmer Springs is a favourite destination for many Nelson locals, whether it’s a family holiday, an adventurous and action-packed break, or an opportunity to relax and chill out.

Or a combination of all three.

Heading through the dairy farms and down through the Lewis Pass towards Hanmer Springs is a beautiful sight at any time of the year. Right now, the hill tops still have a spattering of snow, and as you make your way south you know you are in for a magical experience.

One of the biggest challenges is going to be deciding what to do, as the options seem limitless.

The most popular attraction is Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa. This award-winning complex has something for everyone. You can sit and soak in famous, mineral-filled waters or let off some steam in the large activity pools and on the waterslides. Don’t miss the SuperBowl, the South Island’s only aquatic thrill ride. The slides will keep the kids going for hours, while the grown-ups are much keener to soak in the super-hot tubs, relax and enjoy the views. It’s also a great way to soothe away any aches and pains resulting from your action-packed adventures.

Other family-friendly spots include Hanmer Springs Animal Park where you can handfeed wallabies, the mini-golf courses, the maze or The Lolly Pot shop (the sweetest place on earth).

There are also plenty of places to explore nature with numerous walking and bike tracks. The grounds of Queen Mary Hospital are a great place to amble, Hanmer Forest has some lovely walks and the EasyRider track is ideal for families. Kids also love the Pump Track near Dog Stream Reserve where they can perfect their biking skills.

One of the biggest challenges is going to be deciding what to do, as the options seem limitless.

Action packed activities seem the norm for visitors to Hanmer Springs.

Jet boat rides, quad bike tours, horse treks and the mountain bike tracks all allow you to get out into the beautiful surrounds and partake of the crisp, clean mountain air.

When you are a mountainbiker from Nelson, you’re used to having the best tracks on your doorstep and sometimes feel a sense of disappointment when

you discover that other areas haven’t got it so good. But not in Hanmer Springs. There are tracks to suit all levels in the Hanmer Forest Park, threading their way through some of the oldest stands in the forest with a variety of exotic conifers, broadleaf species, Douglas Fir trees and green ferns making the bike track beautiful as well as fun.

For the less adventurous, or those with kids in tow, try peddling your way around the Hanmer Springs village on a Village Adventurer ‘Rocket’. It’s a good way to get your kids to do some extra

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exercise and the ultimate way for the parents to embarrass their children.

Follow this up with a quick round of mini golf to determine ultimate dominance. The losers can shout icecreams.

For regular visitors to the village, one of the stand out features that entice travellers again and again is its reputation for world class and indulgent spa experiences.

Being the home of New Zealand’s alpine spa village Hanmer Springs, it’s no secret that the village boasts over a dozen spa offerings, each adding a unique experience to provide the best in pampering and personal luxury.

is your thing, the campgrounds offer tent sites, caravan sites and cabins with a whole lot of activities to keep the kids busy while you set up and enjoy your campsite.

With so many spa and wellbeing services on offer, Hanmer Springs is a destination of the divine. Whether you’re looking for a luxury weekend of pampering, seeking to rejuvenate the soul, or simply refresh the body, you’re guaranteed to leave feeling like a new you.

Hanmer Springs tends to get busy on the weekends, so again, booking in advance is recommended. A lot of accommodation providers will offer great deals for mid-week specials, so if you can travel outside of weekends and peak times, you can save money and avoid the crowds.

After your busy day, the village’s eateries offer something to suit everyone. Most restaurants are set up to cater for families, and if you want to experience the fine dining options, you would be clever to book in advance – they tend to fill up fast. There’s also plenty of takeaway options if you want to eat at home but want a break from cooking.

Why Hanmer Springs’ famous thermal water feels so good…

When it comes to accommodation, you really are spoilt for choice. Whether you want something luxurious for a romantic getaway, a holiday home that provides all the comforts of home, a motel or an apartment, there’s an abundance to choose from. If camping

People have been bathing in Hanmer Springs’ famous thermal waters for centuries.

Today they attract more than half a million visitors a year to Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa and, thanks to relatively new research, we know more about the water than ever before.

An independent analysis has shown the waters are rich in minerals that have therapeutic benefits. These include sodium (which can help the symptoms of arthritis), sulphur (which can relieve skin conditions) and silica (known for its anti-ageing properties).

The water is also rich in bathing salts and is alkaline making it great for skin.

So how do they get so mineral-rich and warm?

It’s a simple process starting when rain and snow falls on the Hanmer mountains. It seeps around two kilometres underground to enormous reservoirs where it is warmed by heat radiating from the earth’s core. Once warm, the water rises to the earth’s surface, collecting the minerals on its way.

Scientists have now discovered that that process takes around 173 years. That means the water drawn from the bore at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa today fell as rain in around 1843 – just three years after the Treaty of Waitangi was signed!

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THE HIGH LIFE Words by JOANNA DAVIS

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t 17, Wendy Smith forged her mother’s signature so she could take her first skydive.

That first exhilarating experience of seeing the earth from above has consumed her life ever since.

Now, the freelance cameraman, sport and stunt skydiver has stepped and jumped out of planes and helicopters, and even the odd hot air balloon, more than 21,000 times. She has worked in 102 countries, and this month is bringing her unique High Altitude, Low Opening (HALO) skydive experience home to our region.

As part of the inaugural Lift Off Abel Tasman festival this Labour Weekend, Wendy will do a southern hemisphere first - an oxygen-assisted HALO skydive from 25,000 feet. HALO jumps are typically only done by the military, to evade surveillance in an infiltration situation, with the intention of getting troops on the ground quickly and undetected.

Wendy has been doing similar skydives in Nepal every November for the past 10 years. “We take people to the Himalayas with special equipment to successfully undertake HALO jumps - which in the past only the military has been privy to,” she says. “It’s something sublime to help people to feel connected to the top of the world.”

For much of the rest of the year, Wendy lives in Ruby Bay, operates the Motueka i-site and is responsible for destination marketing for the Abel Tasman region.

She says the new festival is a great fit for this place.

“Lift Off is an amazing idea for showcasing this area. Here you can be hiking the mountains, you can be in the water, you can be flying. It offers everything absolutely sublime apart from Paris fashion. It’s full of opportunity.”

Profits from the weekend will benefit the Motueka Community Pool and environmental charities Tasman Bay Guardians, Abel Tasman Eco Tours and Project Janszoon.

As well as skydiving displays, the weekend will include live music, food stalls, a craft market, opportunities for scenic flights and cruises, and what is thought to be the world’s first-ever hot air balloon night glow on the beach.

Wendy is well suited to promote an event billed as a “festival of the skies”.

She’s set 10 world skydive records including one for the highest landing onto a plateau at 5200m in front of Mt Everest - and one with 180 other women joining hands in freefall. The selfprofessed adrenaline junkie attributes her love of adventure to an amazing childhood, running free on a 3000-acre

sheep and beef farm in Puketitiri in the central North Island.

But it’s not just about chasing thrills.

Wendy is an ambassador for Global Angels, an international charity that supplies safe drinking water, medical care, school meals and classrooms in developing countries. Wendy was inspired to work with the charity because of her huge respect for Sir Edmund Hillary who did so much for the Nepalese communities around Mt Everest.

“Sir Edmund Hillary - the hero on the $5 note - is still the hero for many of us and the inspiration for our lives,” Wendy says. “That’s true for me.”

Her sport is extreme and full of challenge, and that’s part of what she loves about it.

“I’m 5ft 2 and I can sit on the edge of a helicopter in the Himalayas and step out. You just have to show people how far you can extend your thought patterns and your ring of security.” *Lift Off Abel Tasman takes place on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 October.

Wendy will be doing her HALO jump on Saturday from the Motueka airport site.

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he Duke and Duchess of Sussex have put our extraordinary region on their honeymoon bucket list for later this month, and since we all know they aren’t an ordinary couple in the royal sense, we thought they might as well do some of the extraordinary stuff us locals do. KATE RUSSELL asked Nelson i-SITE manager, David Pons, to create his ultimate 24-hour Nelson-Tasman itinerary for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Here are his top-five picks for things slightly “less royal” that the newlyweds should do while they are here:

♦ TAHUNANUI TIME: Start the day with a caffeine hit at Raglan Roast to get amped for a stand-up paddle board, wander around Fifeshire Rock and Tahunanui Beach. ♦ SOAK UP THE SURROUNDS: Take in the breathtaking views of the Abel Tasman National Park, the Kahurangi Ranges and Tasman Bay from the air before jumping out of the plane.

♦ EXPLORE KAITERITERI BY BIKE: Go for a thrilling rollercoaster bike ride in Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park. ♦ GET OUT ON THE WATER: Chill out on a charter boat, hugging the stunning Abel Tasman coastline, encountering the wildlife. ♦ ACCOMMODATION: Stay and indulge at Split Apple Retreat.

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Chicken liver pate

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Ronnie, Head Chef at Lombardi’s Ristorante, shares her version of Chicken liver pate.

Ingredients:

It is always a favourite at the popular local restaurant, and although making pate at home may not be something many of us do, this surprisingly simple recipe makes a worthwhile addition to your recipe collection.

1 teaspoon fresh sage leaves, finely chopped

450g fresh chicken livers 30g + 40g unsalted butter, softened ½ onion, peeled, finely chopped (replace with 1 shallot if you prefer) 2- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped 2 Bay leaves 60ml brandy 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 60mls fresh cream Sea salt and cracked black pepper Sage leaves for garnish (optional) 25g clarified butter or ghee additional to finished pate (optional)

Method: Trim any excess sinew from the chicken livers and rinse under cold water.

Melt 30g butter in a fry pan, add the onion, garlic and sauté over a medium heat for 5 minutes until very soft and lightly golden.

(Be careful not to let the pan get too hot or the onion will start to go crispy and this will affect the texture of the pate in the end).

Add the bay leaves, sage and thyme and cook for a further 2 minutes.

Move the onion mixture to the edges of the pan and increase the heat to medium-high.

Add the trimmed chicken livers and cook each side until the outsides of the liver are brown and the insides are pink.

Splash over the brandy and Worcestershire sauce, cook until most of the liquid has evaporated. Season well with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Remove the bay leaves.

Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the livers to the food processor, puree the livers until the mixture becomes smooth.

Dice the extra 40g of butter into cubes. Add the cubes to the processor one at a time and pulse, ensuring that each cube of butter is fully incorporated before adding the next one.

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Finally, add the cream and process to combine well. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Transfer the finished pate to serving jars or ramekins of your choice. Serve with crackers, toasted ciabatta, onion jam, rocket

of micro herbs, pickles vegetable if desired.

The pate can be served immediately but the flavor will definitely improve if refrigerated overnight.

Optional Presentation:  Spoon pâté into jars or ramekins, leaving a bit of room at the top.  Place a sage or thyme leaf in the center.  Spoon a tablespoon of clarified butter or ghee on top of the pate.  Refrigerate overnight

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I’m lying in a pod of body-temperature salty water with the lid down and the lights off.

Music played for a few minutes when I first got in - gentle music interspersed with birdsong - but then the music stopped and there was nothing to listen to or look at, or even really to feel.

The pain across my shoulders that I noticed when I first lay in the water had gone, and my short-lived fear of

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As a counterbalance to our modern world of constant stimulation, float tanks - also known as sensory deprivation tanks - are springing up all over the world. The one I’m trying out in this hour-long session is at Uplift in Nelson’s Rutherford Street.

Owner Reuben Riddell first tried floating four years ago and realised then that he wanted to share the experience with as many people as he could. He says most of the benefits are felt in the time between floats.

“It’s similar to meditation; it’s like a physical and mental reset to the system.”

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American comedian and podcast host Joe Rogan can take some credit for their popularity in recent years. He’s been using his media platforms to champion float tanks as a way to counteract the sensory onslaught of modern life for years and says they are the “most important tool I’ve ever used for developing my mind, for thinking, for evolving”.

A couple of good ideas did come to me as I lay there, perfectly held by the water, letting my mind be untethered to my body. Whether they come to anything is yet to be seen, but the immediate benefit was one of total relaxation. The water calmed a tension I didn’t even know I felt.

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