Nelson Magazine February 2019

Tips for effortless holiday style FEBRUARY 2019

Urban chickens City-dwellers going clucky over chooks

Bellyful

The charity helping feed hungry bellies.

Nelson’s Lifestyle Magazine

Couples in business Powerful partnerships at work and home

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Q&A Jasmine Turner tells us there’s more to

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burlesque than feather boas and Dita Von Teese 9

Our people Woodwork award for form of delicate strength

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Urban chickens City-dwellers going clucky over chooks

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Q&A Bellyful, the charity helping feed hungry bellies

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Couples in business.

Powerful partnerships at work and home

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Holiday fashion

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On the street

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My renovation

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At home

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What’s on

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Travel – West Coast

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28-33 Unique Design Jewellery & Gemstones RoCS manufacturing jewellers, gemmologist, diamond graders & valuers.

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We also feature a story on the increase in the number of urban homes keeping chickens as pets, as well as a couple of interviews with local ladies Sarah Kerby who set up the charity Bellyful in Nelson and Jasmine Turner who started the Starlet of New Zealand Burlesque competition which is on this month.

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With the New Year comes New Year resolutions. We ask people if they made a New Year’s resolution this year and how it’s going so far.

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Mine was to do a little bit of something each day to strengthen my core to ultimately eliminate back pain. So far I am winning!

To have a happy, healthy 2019 and work on balancing my professional and personal life. It’s going good so far but I realise it will be a work in progress.

No, because I have continuous goals which I set during the year.

Mine is to get rid of meaningless possessions, passing them on if it’s fitting and focussing on the things that are important to me. I’ve filled half the charity shops in Nelson with stuff, so it’s going well so far.

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centre stage ◗ How would you describe burlesque?

It’s a theatrical performance that tells a story through music and dance, mixed with striptease. It can also be straightup striptease. The layers and costuming shed often reveal punchlines so it doesn’t always have to be about nudity.

The word “burlesque” means to turn upside down, so it’s about parodying, making fun of. It is funny, cheeky, and empowering for some. It can also be vintage, glamorous and completely weird. The beauty in burlesque is it can be what you want it to be. It is risqué and R18. ◗ Where did burlesque originate?

It depends on how far back you want to go! Some say it goes back to Athens 5000BC. Then there is the Victorian burlesque era, and then the American golden age of burlesque, which is from the 1900s to about 1930. Burlesque history really is a whole book of its own. ◗ How did you first get into it?

I’d always been a dance and theatre kid.

Add a huge chunk of girl power and it came naturally. I pulled together a full two hour show for the infamous Phat Clubs Fringe Fest. We called ourselves the Diamond Dolls and went on to do another nine shows together. As normal life things happened, we drifted apart and then after having my baby (now 8) I got back into it and haven’t looked back. ◗ What do you enjoy most about doing burlesque?

What I love about teaching classes is watching people leave with a bit more confidence. It is not what I set out to teach but seems to happen along the way. What I love about performing is that pretty much anything goes. You get to create and perform your own art. ◗ What makes a good burlesque dancer?

There’s more to burlesque than feather boas and Dita Von Teese. Sarah Board catches up with burlesque performer and teacher Jasmine Turner about body confidence, empowerment and pure entertainment value.

Anyone can do burlesque, but the performers who are top of the game have drive, passion and motivation. And they are entertaining; some because of their humour, some because of the way they move. Burlesque doesn’t care what size you are, what gender you are or what you ate for breakfast, but you must be entertaining. ◗ How can people try it out?

We run classes at our studio in Nelson’s CBD. Burlesque Basics is for learning the basics of performing burlesque.

Burlesque Advanced is for taking it to the next level and getting yourself ready to perform on stage, and Burlesque Express is a fun fitness-based class, where you learn a new routine each week and it’s designed to make you sweat. We also have belly dance and regular yoga classes. ◗ How do Nelson audiences respond?

We are lucky that our audiences enjoy us as they keep coming back meaning we can do more shows. It can get quite rowdy with a good crowd. We have a joke that burlesque performers are sound-activated, so the louder the crowds gets the more energy we give.

I’ve been running shows in Nelson for 10 years and a few have bombed, but we keep going and try new venues and

Hannah Auton, also known as Delilah Deluxe, winner of Starlet of New Zealand 2018.

Jasmine Turner, who goes by the stage name Jasmine Tease. different styles of shows. ◗ Apart from the Starlet of New Zealand amateur competition, are there other shows in Nelson?

We have regular student showcases at our studio in town where you can see raw, debuted routines. It’s a safe space for new performers and for established performers to try out new routines. I also produce an annual show called Grandiose Cabaret which runs every Queen’s Birthday weekend.

We do a show in Nelson and in Takaka. Performers from all over New Zealand perform in this show, which is in its eighth year. Otherwise, we enjoy teaming up with other variety performers for cabaret shows.

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David Haig's folium chair

David Haig in his workshop at Nelson’s Centre of Fine Woodworking

For 40 years, Cable Bay furniture maker David Haig has woken to the sight of a bunch of banana plants outside his bedroom window.

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e would stare at them – with their slightly asymmetrical shape, wide stems and generous leaves swaying in the breeze - and think: “That could make a beautiful shape for the back of a chair.”

Twenty years ago he made his first attempt - a rocking chair.

“It was beautiful – strong and light and elegant,” David says from Nelson’s Centre of Fine Woodworking, where he is a tutor. “But it didn’t quite fit.”

The leaf back was put away. Then he began developing a chair with three legs.

He looked at the back of it and thought there might be a better option for it.

“I put the two together and it worked.”

He made the first one about three years ago and sent it to a show in the United States. It didn’t sell but David

was encouraged when a fellow furniture maker from Australia visited Nelson and laid his eyes on the leaf chair.

“He was knocked over by it. So, I thought I’d make a really good version of it and send it over to a competition.”

That competition was the Australian Wood Review’s Studio Furniture Awards – recognised as the foremost awards in Australasia. It took David three weeks of intense hand work to get his entry finished.

But before he sent the chair, it needed a name.David’s son, Nick, told him that “leaf chair” was too prescriptive. He said the shape could also be a flame, or a squirrel’s tail, or a spear head. So instead David named it Folium – the Latin name for leaf.

When David sent it to the awards, he was particularly proud of it. It is a feat of

design and engineering. At the top it is very fine and tapers in both directions.

“It is a shape that is changing all the way up and in every direction. You can’t machine that. It has to be done by hand.”

David thought he might get the award for best chair but instead he took out the supreme award.

“I was blown away when they announced it. These are the best makers in Australasia and some from Europe. In our neck of the woods, this is a big one.”

It is the most prestigious award David has won – and it also came with a $10,000 prize.

While he is proud of the achievement, because of the work involved David says his slight nightmare is someone asking for a set of eight.

“But you never know.”

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CITY-DWELLERS GO CLUCKY FOR CHOOKS Forget cats, dogs or budgies - it’s the humble chook that is an increasingly popular choice of pet for many city-dwellers.

Sarah Board reports.

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EMMA CHRISTIESON with her chicken Hot Wings

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ne of the first things Emma Christieson does when she gets home from work is let her three chooks out of their coop.

The Victory resident says watching the hens roll around in dust baths, scratch for bugs, and flap their wings to stay cool in the area she created especially for them relaxes her.

“They will jump up onto my knee and sit there while I pat them but they are also quite sassy. They’re fun pets.”

Emma says she has gotten to know her “girls” well because of the time she spends with them.

“They definitely have their own personalities. Fluffy Bum is all about food and will do anything and go anywhere for it. Hot Wings escapes and goes on adventures. She will always be at the back door wanting a treat.”

Emma and her fiancé decided to get chickens in June last year. They thought

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it was a great way to bring a little country to their central Nelson home.

“We both would love to live out in the country but can’t afford it at the moment. I wanted a kitten, but Jason doesn’t like cats. But he’s afraid of birds so I’m not sure how I was allowed to get chickens.”

Backyard chickens are a cost-effective and satisfying way to get free-range eggs. Emma collects eggs every morning - the chickens each lay one a day. She and Jason have enough for breakfast, plus extra for cooking, and if there are some left over they give them to the neighbour.

“It’s great being able to give some away, and our neighbour loves our chickens.

If they are let out they will often go up and visit her and she will give them treats.”

Apart from having to keep an eye on the tomatoes and lettuces, Emma says the hens don’t require much care.

“They have an automatic dispenser and I give them fresh water each day. They do like to dig up our lettuces though.

They much prefer it fresh. Sometimes when I drop them in our left over stuff, they won’t even touch it.”

Nelson City Council allows up to 12 chickens – but no roosters – in urban areas. The coops must be sited at least five metres from a neighbour’s house and any more requires a permit.

In Tasman, the council allows up to six chickens – again, no roosters – in a residential area as long as they are enclosed. And the enclosure must be at least two metres from boundaries and 10 metres from neighbouring homes.

That is apparently for good reason. Last year, Nelson City Council received 23 complaints about chickens or roosters, with 12 of those calls from people complaining about roosters crowing, often in the early morning. They also received seven complaints about chickens escaping into neighbouring

Fluffy Bum and Adam Girl enjoying their central Nelson home

properties. President of the Nelson Poultry and Pigeon Association Peter Lyall says like cats, dogs (or even children), chickens need caring for, but when done so properly they’ll reward you with hundreds of eggs each year.

He says owners do need to watch for lice.

“Often people will forget about this, and their chickens will stop laying because they are overrun with pests and their body shuts down, so it’s important to stay on top of it.”

Peter believes there has been an increase in people in residential areas keeping chickens because of a general swing back to self-sufficiency.

“We’re also growing more of our own vegetables. People like to ‘live off the land’ and with chickens they can collect their own produce knowing where their eggs are coming from.

They’re also a pretty easy-care pet.”

Fionna Appleton of Appletons Animal Housing and Poultry Supplies says Brown Shavers are the most popular breed of chicken for people wanting a reliable backyard hen that lays well and also makes a great pet.

“The first two years (of laying) are the best then egg numbers do start to decline with age. We modern humans have high expectations and if we are not getting an egg most days then we feel we are being short-changed.

Most chook keepers refresh their flock every two to three years to ensure a reliable flow of fresh eggs.”

She says a dry and draught-free house with a secure outdoor enclosure/ run is important and ‘you’ll get out of your chickens what you put into them’ – almost literally. Feed should be available all day and contain real animal proteins like blood, meat and bone meal.

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ate last year, I had the opportunity to meet an amazing group of people. The vibe in the room was upbeat; they spoke so passionately about their company’s products, I was soon eager to try them!

Locally made, sustainable, natural, affordable. All made by using vinegar as the base ingredient. As the team relayed their journey, there was a real sense of comradery and the fact that ‘everyone here is a Piscean,’ came as no surprise. It spoke of authenticity, which rang true of their company and its mission – “to build an honest, thriving sustainable business which produces natural, genuine, affordable products that lend themselves to the health and wellbeing of the environment and all of human kind.” It’s a vision that gels with people who truly care about their own health and that of their friends and family.

It all began in the 1990’s when experienced wine and vinegar maker Tim Goulter decided to start his own company. Tim had worked for several decades as the head wine maker at Redwood Cellars before he established Goulter’s Vinegar. Everyone who became involved in the family business shares Tim’s passion for vinegar; there’s Geoff who brings a tremendous amount of experience from working at Bays Breweries, Belinda, who is the friendly face in the office, Trish, who is vibrant in her role as the marketing coordinator and Charlie, CEO, who oversees the day to day operations. The business has come a long way since Goulter’s Vinegar Factory began operating in Tahuna in

1990. By 2014, Goulter’s Organic Apple Cider Vinegar had hit New Zealand supermarket shelves, then in 2016 the business was recognised in the New Zealand Food Awards. Today Goulter’s continues to evolve and expand; it has a new state of the art bottling line, additional staff members and exciting new products. These include Goulter’s fantastic high strength herbicide – WeedX; the vinegar-based product is the first of its kind to have gained EPA approval. In creating WeedX, the key priority has been ‘to protect our children, animals and the environment, therefore it’s totally natural. “It’s the spraying time of the year – a great time to use a locally made herbicide which is fully biodegradable,” says CEO Charlie Goulter. “It’s fast-acting, particularly if you are preparing a house for sale, or if Grandma is coming over,” says Trish.

“In summer you’ll see a big difference within a few hours using WeedX,” says Charlie. “Within 24 hours, your weed problems will have rapidly diminished; the acid basically crushes the cells!

Another innovative product is the famous ‘Goulter’s organic apple cider Vinegar.’ “A lot of companies dilute their vinegar before bottling but ours is 100% pure, using organic orchard apples,” says Trish. “It’s also bursting with health benefits! Alternatively, people can try our new vinegar capsules and they’ll love the taste of our Raw Kiwifruit Vinegar which is great for health tonics, salad dressings and cooking! We have an awesome team at Goulter’s; we’re a down to earth, honest bunch who love meeting our customers. Because

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Kindness keeps bellies full As a mother of two boys who parented while studying, Sarah Kerby knows how important a service like Bellyful is to people in the community. Sarah brought the charity to Nelson last year and has already delivered hundreds of meals to those in need. ▶ What does Bellyful do?

Bellyful provides meals to families with new babies, or families with young children who are struggling with illness.

Volunteers in action at a Bellfyful cookathon.

▶ How does it work?

Our team gets together once a month and prepares the food in a monthly ‘cookathon’. We freeze the meals, then deliver them to families when a referral comes through. ▶ Is this a free service?

Bellyful is a free service to all, and we do not means-test. We are lucky to receive amazing community support from monthly sponsors, fundraising, and grants so we can buy our ingredients and pay for other running costs. ▶ How did Bellyful first come about?

Bellyful was started in Pukekohe in 2009

by Jacqui Ritchie. Jacqui had a dream of bringing women together to cook for others in the community. Since then, 21 other branches have been opened around New Zealand and we have delivered over 100,000 meals. ▶ Is your job voluntary and how did you first get involved?

All Bellyful branches are entirely run by volunteers - we have over 500 volunteers across New Zealand. My role as Nelson’s branch coordinator came about after seeing a friend who volunteers for another branch. I sent a tentative email in the middle of the night asking how we could bring Bellyful to Nelson, and suddenly there was a team together making it happen. I was lucky enough to attend the Bellyful conference this year with my five-month-old baby, and I came back filled to the brim with inspiration and motivation to get started.

▶ What is the best thing about being in this role?

The best thing about Bellyful is the people. I’ve made so many wonderful friends in our team of volunteers. You also can’t beat the feeling of turning up on someone’s doorstep with a bag of food at a tough time. That acknowledgement, recognition, and offer of support really makes a difference to people. ▶ Has there been a favourite moment since you started?

I delivered the first batch of meals from our branch. Afterwards I sat in my car and cried. It was a huge moment feeling like everyone and everything had come together over months and months and we were finally there for people who needed us. Another highlight is having some of our amazing corporate sponsors coming along to don an apron and stir the sauce at our cookathons. ▶ How can people support Bellyful?

You can volunteer for us by filling out

Nelson’s branch coordinator Sarah Kerby. the “Help Fill Bellies” form on our website. You can support our fundraising events, sponsor us, or donate through our Givealittle page. ▶ How can someone request help or refer someone to this service?

The easiest way is to jump on our website www.bellyful.org.nz and fill out the Fill My Belly form.

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mixing business & home life While married life can be challenging enough, some couples step it up a notch by also being in business together.

Words by Joanna Davis

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harmacists Violet and Andrew Harley sure know how to pile up joint projects.

In the past few years, while running their busy pharmacy in Tahunanui, they’ve also had one baby - Sophie, now three, and are growing another, while undertaking a complete refit of their Tahunanui Drive premises.

Andrew does most of the dispensing work instore, while Violet takes care of the business development, marketing, overseeing stock levels and accounting.

Andrew says they met while working together in Sydney in 2008, which means it hasn’t been a difficult transition for them being in business together.

“We were lucky with the fact we started working together. She was my boss.

Andrew says if they need distraction, Sophie is just perfect for that: “She’s crazy.”

After 50 years together, Lorraine and Glen Beattie say their relationship runs smoothly. The pair have been in business together since 2013 when Glen joined Lorraine working at their women’s clothing store Beetee’s Nelson.

The fact the shop sells women’s clothing means there tends to be an easy division of labour, Glen says.

“I’m back-room,” he says. “I’m in charge of stock control and oversee the accounting side of it. Lorraine buys. I count up what she’s spent.”

Glen says he does help in the shop when it’s busy and on Saturdays, but

“front of house” is definitely Lorraine’s domain.

Their partnership, both professional and personal, works, he says, because they know each other so well. It helps that he himself is laid-back Lorraine agrees: “He’s very tolerant and easygoing, whereas I’m a little bit more pedantic.”

“We were lucky with the fact we started working together.

She was my boss.

Nothing’s changed.”

- Andrew Harley

“Nothing’s changed,” he jokes.

In terms of advice to other couples contemplating working together, he suggests giving each other space.

“At home we do our own thing.”

Each has their own martial art for stress release; Violet’s is bushin ryu and Andrew’s is kung fu.

Violet says: ‘We give each other mental space, quiet time, no talking, and then not talking about work in particular.”

Andrew concedes that the rule is actually to not talk about work after 10pm.

Violet says: “That’s the other thing: You have to be mindful that you’re going to take it home. It’s inevitable. So you have to be able to tell each other if it encroaches too much.”

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Pharmacists Violet and Andrew have been working together in their Tahunanui business, Harley’s Pharmacy, for nearly seven years.

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Buy One Coffee Get One Free Mark and Julie Forbes say they are able to run two businesses because their daughters are now grown up.

“We’re easy on each other after all these years,” Glen says. “We’ve got two dogs that bring us back to earth.”

“And every year we try to get away in June to go to Hawaii. That’s important for us.”

He says the complete break is needed when their work life is so full on.

“We stay in a hotel two blocks back in Waikiki. We do take a look at the fashion, but then we just blob and do absolutely nothing.”

Julie and Mark Forbes are also both business owners but in their case, their businesses are completely separate.

Julie owns and runs lingerie and swimwear shop Little Boutique, while Mark, her husband of 33 years, runs Manor Property Services with a business partner.

They work long hours - Julie works six days a week and Mark works 10 plus hours weekdays - and they say they can only do that because their daughters (aged 27 and 30) are grown and left home.

“We’re easy on each other after all these years.”

- Glen

“I don’t come home and tell him how many bras I’ve fitted and he doesn’t tell me how many properties he’s been maintaining.”

Mark says taking time out each year overseas, for a reprieve from business and all phone contact, allows them time to refresh.

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They enjoy bike riding, weekends away and gardening together.

Julie says “marrying your best friend” is what has helped them get along so well together, as well as the fact they both have a relaxed approach to business and life.

“You have to develop an easy-going attitude. We’ve both got our health and we really don’t stress too much.”

“I don’t think we could have done this when we had our children home.

These (businesses) are now our babies,” Julie says.

She’s had Little Boutique (formerly Foxy Lady) for 11 years, and Mark and his partner are in their 10th year with MPS, a company that now employs 40 staff and has expanded to provide services including painting and decorating, carpentry, groundswork and commercial cleaning. He also has a kitchen joinery business and an asbestos removal business.

Julie says it works for them to be in completely different fields.

Glen and Lorraine Beattie say a clear division of labour allows them to work together well.

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Holiday Style Stylist Jacqui Hewson helps us pack properly to achieve seemingly effortless holiday looks.

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hen I think of holiday style, I immediately think of relaxed beach wear, pretty summer dresses and essentially not putting a lot of thought into what I’m wearing while somehow still looking effortlessly stylish.

Bring colour to the beach with this Piha one piece from Little boutique.

In reality, “effortless holiday style” is somewhat of a farce. It actually does take a little effort to pull off the effortless look.

So easy to wear, this ELK dress from Shine is the perfect dress to take on holiday.

I have a geeky little acronym that can help you PACK for your next holiday and help you look effortlessly stylish while on vacation.

P A C K your bags - it’s holiday time!

P – PLANNING and PRACTICALITIES Yes, it’s very geeky but making a little plan of what you’re going to be doing on holiday and what you plan to wear for it helps guide your packing decisions.

How many of you are over-packers and come back from a holiday with half your clothes not making it out of the suitcase, either because you literally took half your wardrobe, or because what you chose was utterly impractical?

It’s all about planning. Then there are the under-prepared packers who forget to check the forecast before they go… all those floaty summer dresses end up being covered up by that beach towel that you are using as a make-shift cardigan because you didn’t pack one.

‘Pretty and practical’ is my life motto – and it serves me well when it comes to holiday packing.

A – ACCESSORISE The majority of us forget all about accessories when packing our holiday bags. This, my friend, is a fatal error.

Accessories not only transform your clothes from ‘garment’ into ‘outfit’ but they also let you create a different outfit with less clothing. For example, a simple

shift dress can be transformed from a day to night outfit just by changing a wooden bead necklace to a sheer silver sparkly scarf and a pair of statement bling earrings.

Given that we take the most photos of ourselves while on holiday, it makes sense to maximise your accessories and look your best. So do pack those gorgeous earrings, bold necklaces and outlandish sunglasses and look fabulous in your holiday snaps.

Packing fewer clothes but more accessories has other benefits - you can fit more holiday purchases in your suitcase.

C – COLOUR Take your best colours on holiday with you. You know the ones - the colours that everyone comments on when you wear them, the ones you always feel fab in. However, be mindful of the colours you choose in context of your holiday location; bright pink is fantastic for a tropical setting but not so fitting for

an African safari. Style means dressing appropriately for the situation.

Choose a limited colour palette when packing your bag: two or three colours, and stick with that, particularly colours that go well together. This will help coordinate your outfits, which leads nicely into the next letter.

K – K(c)OMPLETE OUTFITS It’s not just a simple case of throwing five tops and five shorts in a bag for a five day holiday. You need to consider entire outfits and how everything you pack goes together, including your footwear. Your suitcase is the ultimate capsule wardrobe: It needs to be well thought out to maximise your outfit options. Go with simple block colours, rather than busy patterns and think about how things can be layered up to create warmth or different looks, rather than taking big or highly specific items that you may not end up wearing.

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This month we talk with account manager Describe each piece you are wearing and where it’s from.

Sarah: Diesel sneakers from Taylor’s

We Love Shoes. I love the humour of the faux laces - plus I’m way too lazy for laces. My pounamu and gold earrings are from Benjamin Black Goldsmith - a special piece. The lace top is from Karen Jordan Style and silk scarf is from the Sunday market, Eleonora Amadei jacket is from Stacey Clothing. The bag is Gucci – an extravagant buy and I had to queue for an hour to get it. My pants are from the shop at the dump - about five bucks - bargain. My spectacles are from Harrington Eyecare.

Fiona: I bought my Kowtow dress from Lily and Esther in Clyde, the bomber jacket is Juliette Hogan, shoes are Garment Project and KW sunnies are from Palm. My handbag is from Dotti.

The bracelet I bought from Trade Aid and I wear it with just about everything.

How would you describe your style?

SARAH: Funny - I don’t take clothes too

seriously. I just have fun with them and wear things that bring me joy.

Fiona: Clothes have never ever been my thing and I failed miserably for years to dress myself in anything that suited me or looked remotely ‘stylish’. Finally, in my late 30s I actually enjoy shopping for clothes. I now have fun with clothes and only buy things that I feel good in. I suppose I am most comfortable in casual street style – skinny jeans, long skirts or culottes mixed with tees, shirts and jackets. Minimal accessories. But I certainly don’t conform to this: I still have quite the array of randomness in the wardrobe.

What is most of your wardrobe made up of?

Sarah: Shoes, scarves and bags . . . and

then a LOT of black things.

Fiona: A lot of black. I have a “something black” for just about every occasion. Coated and skinny jeans, skirts, jumpsuit, dresses and jackets - they are definitely my go-tos, particularly in winter. In amongst the black is a mix of colour and patterns.

From pieces my Grandma and Mum wore to New Zealand- made to vintage.

Sneakers are my shoe of choice. You won’t see me in heels very often.

I’ll even wear sneakers with an evening dress if I can get away with it.

What’s one thing you have on high rotation?

Sarah: Wide leg pants - not because they suit me particularly but because I love the silhouette.

Fiona: I don’t buy shoes very often so the shoes I do have get a lot of use.

What are you loving at the moment?

Sarah: Crimping - It’s like having big dolly hair and it lasts about a

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Sarah Derecourt and interior designer Fiona McNeil. week. The amazing Amba from Changing Room has done my hair for about 16 years.

Fiona: Natural materials – lots of linen this summer.

Also, ceramic jewellery.

What are you dressed for today?

Sarah: Anything!

Whether I was going to work or going out, I’d wear the same thing. I tend to dress in clothes that make me smile rather than for a specific occasion. Disclaimer: If I’m at home I exclusively wear a dressing gown and jandals.

Fiona: Work and then

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I’ll pick up the kids for an afternoon of carnage and chaos.

Favourite thing you are wearing and why?

Sarah: My earrings. The design was

a bit of an accidental collaboration.

The pounamu is from the West Coast where my father is from. He also makes beautiful jewellery.

Fiona: It would have to be my rings – they are the most sentimental pieces I own. The diamond in my engagement ring was my great-grandmother’s, the citrine ring was given to me by my grandma who I adored, and the cameo ring was given to me by very special friends.

Where do you buy most of your clothes from?

Sarah: 99% of the clothes and shoes I buy are from local retailers. We are lucky to have some brilliant stores in Nelson and Richmond with a huge array of brands that in a big city you’d have to drive all over town to find. I don’t like to waste my time shopping when I travel. Some of my wardrobe is from op-shops and the dump.

Fiona: In Nelson, I like to pop in to Trouble + Fox, Moochi, Kilt, Palm and Shine. We often go away for

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our holidays, so I also like to have a browse then. This way I can enjoy it more as I have time to find pieces that I really love. I don’t tend to buy much online.

Whose style do you admire and why?

Sarah: My secret shame is bingewatching Ru-Paul’s drag race. I love the way that drag culture celebrates “fabulous”; if you love it wear it, no apologies. So I admire fierce queens.

Fiona: My hubby for sure. Whether i’ts shorts, tees and his holiday beard or smart and stylish in his business attire, he always looks sexy as hell

What is your approach to shopping?

Do you think things through or impulse buy?

Sarah: I am not a strategic shopper,

but I don’t buy it unless I love it.

Fiona: I probably impulse buy, but I would like to think that even buying on impulse it’s something that I know will work well in my wardrobe and that I’ll wear for years.

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ANDY DUMVILLE, co owner

How dream designer kitchens can become a reality

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modern modern kitchen is the hub of a home; a busy space where food is prepared for family and friends. As well as being functional, we want it to look great.

It all comes down to good design and careful planning.

People often renovate their existing home to maximise a nice view, create an open plan dining area, upgrade their kitchen for entertainment purposes or resale, or have it redesigned because it’s outdated. Equally, those who are building a home may also have a dream kitchen in mind but can end up settling for a run-of-the-mill, cookie cutter option which is often hugely disappointing. That’s why opting for a bespoke, high quality designer kitchen, created by DSK, is the best decision you’ll ever make.

About a year ago, the local company moved premises to its current highprofile location on Tahunanui Drive, where its experienced, qualified design and joinery team can build your kitchen and cabinetry from woah to go.

“It was originally my father-in-law’s business and was known as Dave Spence Kitchens,” says Andy Dumville, who co-owns DSK with Mark Forbes.

“Dave got to retirement age and was going to shut down, so we came to an arrangement to take on staff and do the heavier stuff for him.

“This happened about four years ago and then, when we moved to the new premises, he was ready to take a step

further back again.” At this point, Andy and Mark decided it was time for a rebrand, and also stepped up to do the designing. DSK has been operating from its current location since September 2017 and recently established a showroom to display what’s possible for those who are building or renovating.

“There are other joinery firms who may offer something similar, but ours are made exactly to measure, so you don’t end up with any dead space,” Andy says.

“A lot of spaces are your standard 600 x 600 units, but we will make anything; if you require 732mm units, no problem!

If you’ve got angles that are difficult, we’ve got clever designers who can make it work.”

DSK develops exclusive, premiumdesigned kitchens to suit your personal requirements; high-end, bespoke kitchens with all the style and functionality you would expect in a modern culinary space. “If you come to us with house plans, we can work off those and come up with some concepts, which may be a bit out of the box,” says Andy, who does the designing and drawings.

“There’s no limits to kitchen planning and design; you are only limited by your imagination.” When it comes to home renovating, DSK can do the entire job rather than you having to engage with multiple people. “You can come in; we can run through the different design options and you can see what’s possible in our new showroom - from top quality

steam ovens, wine fridges to revolving chopping boards, coffee machines and more.

“We can also supply a wide range of products, including appliances from Fisher and Paykel, a range of European kitchenware from German Manufacture WMF, and a fantastic selection of decorative surfaces and panelling from Laminex New Zealand.

At DSK, 3D design software is used to show how your new kitchen will look.”

For more information visit www.dsknelson.co.nz DSK is a division of MPS (Manor Property Services). For more information visit www.mpsnelson.co.nz

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RENOVATION

It was only a few days before Christmas, and Charles Anderson still didn’t have a kitchen, lounge or dining room.

THE LOUNGE part of the room before the renovation

LAURA IRISH taking control of the DIY.

JEFF AND DEBBIE BROOKS with Laura Irish and Charles Anderson.

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inspiring to see my wife handling a nail gun and sander for the first time with apparent ease. It was a process, but before long the lightness of the wood was starting to shine. I was tasked with stripping the paint off the beams - a particularly hellish but satisfying job.

e had just bought the 1980s home that was tired and dark, complete with curious half-walls coloured pistachio green and carpet that looked like it came from the hotel in The Shining.

We bought the house knowing that we wanted to overhaul the main space – including the kitchen, lounge and dining room - into something open and light. It had a huge A-Frame roof and wooden beams, which we thought could lend a Scandinavian feel. They say you should wait about six months before starting a major renovation.

We waited just over one. That left us a little over two weeks to transform it before Santa arrived.

We were lucky that our good friends Debbie and Jeff Brooks of Longbrook Landscapes are generally amazing at everything and offered their assistance to my wife Laura and me. Laura got a new kitchen designed. She found reclaimed rimu flooring and we enlisted Jeff to build us a new dining room table complete with bench seating that could also act as storage.

On day one, the carpet was ripped up, the old kitchen removed, the half-wall torn down. The next day, a new wall was put in where an extra kitchen entrance

THE FINISHED open plan lounge, kitchen and dining room.

had been, and the space was starting to transform. We relocated our children and their eating to the downstairs room, where we microwaved porridge for breakfast and barbecued everything we could imagine. It was … cozy.

During the day Laura, Jeff and Debbie lay down the flooring. It was rather

The floor had to be sanded and varnished, and I made my first attempt at gib stopping. The majority of it ended up behind the new kitchen cabinetry, which was a relief. But before long the space was finished … almost. We still have to find the time and energy to paint some trim and skirting but when family and friends arrived for the Christmas festivities, they were amazed at the transformation.

The old carpet was sold to an accommodation unit in Twizel, the old couch to a Chilean couple and the oven to a woman whose own oven had just blown up just before Christmas.

These sales slightly offset the budget creep, which happened thanks to us not really factoring in electricity and plumbing costs for the new kitchen, but the investment was well worth it.

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Stunning design, expansive views add value to home on Quail Rise Words by joya devine

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magine living on lush green land which can’t be built out, boasting gorgeous rural and sea views between Nelson and Richmond.

When Ed and Lin Cunningham first saw 30 Quail Rise, they fell in love with its location in the upmarket Quail Rise subdivision and seized the opportunity to buy it. The title was a long time coming, delaying the building process and creating some frustration early on, but the project soon gained momentum.

In March last year, the couple were finally able to move in and were very happy with the final outcome. The spacious four-bedroom house has fulfilled their dream of building for the first time; it is charming yet sophisticated and in the year since its completion, has already surpassed its original value.

double-sided TV which is built into a dividing wall. The Cunninghams had the box-like feature built by the Sellers Room; it has artwork on one side, so if the couple have visitors seated in the living room, they don’t have to look at a TV screen.

Beautifully-clad in cedar and concrete, the home sits comfortably above Marsden Park and basks in all day sun; it is also very private and is “great for entertaining”, says Lin.

Underneath is a stunning, transparent fireplace which can be operated remotely. “The enclosed deck off the living space is fab,” says Lin. “Ed installed it by himself; it’s a large deck with room for our spa and barbeque area.”

“The open plan design works really well and there’s excellent indoor-outdoor flow. The build has involved a lot of forethought; we have a sliding window straight out from the kitchen, so you can pass out food; we’ve also positioned a bar fridge close by for easy access.”

Ed, a design engineer, planned a lot of the kitchen himself; he designed the unique rotating

Another attractive feature is the polished concrete floors, which are repeated throughout the home. “In the wintertime the sun heats the concrete up before dispersing it in the evening, then in summer it does the opposite and keeps it cool,” Ed says. “We also chose to have a limited amount of glass facing northeast to keep the indoor temperature down in summer.”

“The open plan design works really well and there’s excellent indooroutdoor flow. ”

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Lin’s passion for interior design has allowed her to incorporate a lot of ideas she’s gathered - “things like brackets in the kitchen I saw on Pinterest,” she says. Her skill with putting colours and design concepts together is evident throughout, including in the main bathroom where the textured tiled walls merge beautifully with sandy tones and darker hues, and her clever use of graphic wall art also adds interest.

Lin describes the four bedrooms as “well kitted out”, with generous-sized wardrobes and shelving; they are also very spacious and comfortable.

The master bedroom is private with a stunning view, a spacious walk-in wardrobe and a stylish ensuite.

The Cunninghams are glad they chose Bruce Design and Build. “We chose this company wisely, and even knocked on the door of a few Bruce Designs previous customers and no one had a bad word word to say about Russell,” Ed says. “He was very flexible with what we wanted; he didn’t dictate how things should be. The project was well managed by Isaac Alder and very well built by one of Russell’s former apprentices, Aaron, who we can’t recommend highly enough.

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“The house is a testament to everything our company is trying to achieve.”

- Russell Bruce “Glenn Martin, the electrician, gave us a lot of good advice in the early stages of the build about getting the lighting organised early on, because you can’t do it later. So, once the framing went up, that’s when we talked about lighting. I wanted lighting in between the cedar studs on the decking - things like that,” Lin says.

Ultimately, it has been the serious attention to detail by both Bruce Design and the Cunninghams that makes 30 Quail Rise a standout property.

“The house is a testament to everything our company is trying to achieve,” says Russell Bruce, of Bruce Design and Build (BDB). “People bring their ideas to the table and we work closely at these early stages with local award-winning architects such as Tony from KAD, to turn these dreams and ideas into a finished product that is within their budget; I think that what both BDB and the Cunninghams have achieved with their property is a fantastic result, especially with their own touches which have added great character to their home.”

Russell says that, given his company usually builds on the hills, this project was comparatively straight-forward.

Russell also mentioned the home’s special attributes. “The feature fireplace is standout, with the polished concrete hearth which ties in with the floor; there was a fair bit of design involved in the fireplace with the beautiful rusticated West Coast beam over the mantel and the revolving TV. The exceptionally high ceilings with timber beams add character.”

The build has also maximised the rural views down towards Marsden Cemetery and sea views out to Rabbit Island and across Tasman Bay. “Because it’s in a valley, you have to be very conscious of the sun, to get the morning sun and late sun so it was designed well to capture that. I’m pretty rapt with the way it’s come up. What the Cunninghams have achieved on a modest budget is outstanding; they now have a million-dollar home they can be proud of.”

If you are considering building, talk to Russell at Bruce Design and Build. He will sit down and discuss your wish list, budget and needs. Bruce Design stands by its quality workmanship and provides a 10- year Master Builder’s guarantee. For more information, visit www.brucebuilders.co.nz

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2-3 Feb NELSON BUSKERS FESTIVAL Bring blankets and cushions and enjoy a night of crazy and delightful entertainment.

Delicious food available from onsite stalls. And remember to save some cash for the talented performers!

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INTERNATIONAL KAI FESTIVAL

FLASH ELECTRICAL BEACH FUN DAY

The eleventh annual International Kai Festival is on again this Waitangi Day, with Founders Heritage Park and Whakatu Marae working closely together to present a range of traditional and international foods to sample.

Come on down for some fun. Beach sprints, big dig, sandcastle competition. Free BBQ. Lagoon end at Kaiteriteri Beach

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17 Feb

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FAMILY FUN AND PICNIC IN THE PARK

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

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17 Feb NELSON WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL We have listened and by public demand the annual Nelson Wine and Food Festival remains in Brightwater! Bring friends and family and support this Richmond Rotary fundraiser.

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THE AMAZING RACE Bring your friends and family and join us.

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n February and March, when most people are back at school or work but the heat of summer is lingering, it’s easy to catch yourself dreaming of a quick escape – a relaxing weekend away, preferably somewhere close.

pioneering frontier and is brimming with opportunities to revisit its past; from gold panning and steam train rides at Shantytown, to a walk up Prohibition Hill - the top of New Zealand’s deepest mine shaft.

People living in Nelson and Marlborough who have a sense of adventure are understandably drawn to the West Coast with its natural grandeur and breathtaking scenery commanding mountain peaks, glorious glaciers, lush rainforests, and rugged coastline, all waiting to be experienced.

It’s an easy trip for those wanting to get away just for a few days; only a fourand-a-half-hours by road.

The West Coast’s natural attractions are also a major drawcard including the 82 kilometre Heaphy Track, which draws thousands of visitors annually; people can embark on a four-day tramp or shorter walks – look out for the great spotted kiwi around Gouland Downs or the nocturnal, carnivorous land snail, the powelliphanta. The famous Pancake Rocks and blowholes at Punakaiki are also popular -its ancient formations really do look like pancakes and interestingly, are comprised of solidified marine creatures and plants. To catch the blowholes in action, make sure you time your visit for hightide.

Occupying a narrow strip of land between the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea, the sparsely populated region has retained the feeling of a

The West Coast’s endearing, craggy coastline is a must for exploring; families love activities like beachcombing, fishing and viewing the wildlife in their natural habitats including penguins, dolphins and fur seals. The West Coast’s National Parks and wonders are also a treasure to behold: Kahurangi National Park, with its wild rivers, high plateau, alpine herb fields and coastal forests; Arthur’s Pass with lots of family-friendly walks and cheeky keas; the dramatic contrasts of West Tai Poutini National Park – from snow-capped mountains to forested lowlands and Mount Aspiring National Park; a mecca for walkers and mountaineers.

The Haast area is an awesome gateway to viewing the northern edge of the park with guided tours, helicopter flights, jet boat rides and river safaris.

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Meanwhile, Te Wahipounamu Unesco World Heritage Site has great significance, with spectacular landscapes, ancient forests, rock and animals from Gondwanaland times, rare plants and animals and endangered birdlife. Then there’s the popular West Coast Treetop walk; a unique tree top adventure among temperate rainforest giants – the ancient rimu and kamahi tree canopy and birds that dwell in their lofty heights.

Other exhilarating experiences include rafting an underground cave and feeling the rush of the Cometline Ride at Buller Gorge Swingbridge and Heritage Park where visitors can also enjoy the thrill of the jet boat. Prepare to be wowed as you step through ice tunnels at Fox Glacier or Franz Josef Glacier. For an unmatched guiding experience, consider using Franz Josef Glacier Guides, as they can access remote glacier terrain normally only accessible to experienced mountaineers. They can land on the glacier and operate exclusive hiking or climbing trips.

Afterwards, why not rejuvenate in one of the Franz Josef Glacier hot pools, which are nestled in lush rainforest.

Rather than using a main pool, you may prefer a romantic, private pool and while you are there, a heavenly massage.

For a truly relaxing break, Scenic Hotel Group has stunning accommodation available in the heart of Fox Glacier and Franz Josef villages; spectacular wilderness and unique landscapes surround the Heartland Hotel, Glacier Country (Fox Glacier). Meanwhile, the Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier sits on the edge of the Westland World Heritage Park; enjoy the open fireplace at the Moa Bar, private hot pools and luxury spa. Scenic Hotel Group’s Te Waonui Forest Retreat is a pure haven for city-dwellers; luxury accommodation complete with a five course degustation menu.

HELI BIKING The Old Ghost Road

COMETLINE ride at Buller Gorge Swingbridge

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Before you nip away down the coast, be sure to pre-book a stunning scenic flight with Murchison Heli Tours. Tackling The Old Ghost Road, an unforgettable, albeit challenging ride is high on many mountain-biker’s bucket list. A Heli-Ride is a great option, airlifting you and your bike in so you can enjoy the mostly downhill ride out. If you want to ride in and then back out again, having your gear airlifted in to the hut eliminates the need to carry extra weight.

While enjoying your short break away, you’ll no doubt visit the region’s main centres: Westport, Greymouth and Hokitika, which have charming appeal and are dotted with lovely shops, cafes and museums. The West Coast is

certainly a hive of activity, with plenty to do and lots of amazing events and festivals happening throughout the year. One for the diary is the upcoming Hokitika Wildfoods Festival which is celebrating its 30th birthday on March 9. The all-day festival features live music, the Topp Twins, Boris the Pig mascot, stage performances, buskers, a huge children’s corner and a chance to wear your wildest attire for the famous ‘Feral Fashion’ contest. As the sun sets, be captivated by the NZ Army Band marching the crowd down to the beach for a stunning fireworks display.

Go on . . . head south for a quick break.

The wonderful West Coast is waiting!

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Business Showcase

Upholstery, Marquees and Shade Solutions

The evolution of a business creates employment and growth opportunities

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hat makes an upholstery business grow from a one person operation to a much larger upholstery, motor trimming and outdoor textiles company with a team of 14 working in a building with multiple offices?

The simple answer is jolly hard work, a clear-cut vision and a strong business partnership.

It was over 10 years ago when it all began in a small workshop on Vanguard Street, where Ian Mortimer had purchased a small motor trimmers upholstery business called Scholefield Motor Trimmers.

Ian renamed the business Mortimer Upholstery and shifted its premises to Oxford Mews in Richmond. In doing this, he managed to retain his current clients and grow his customer base in the Richmond/Tasman region.

With Ian’s excellent craftsmanship and customer-focused service, it was only a matter of time before people were lining up at the door to have a project completed by Ian Mortimer. He was soon inundated with work.

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Seasons passed and the years ticked by while Ian worked tirelessl creating excellent finished products for his customers. Each day was a new job and a new challenge.

Caleb Hill, who had spent 6 years working for Nelson Auto Trimmers, then did a quick stint in Australia with his family before returning home to Richmond.

Caleb was recommended by a friend to go see Ian Mortimer as he had heard that Ian needed some helping hands.

“I went and saw Ian the next day to discuss picking up some work so I could keep paying the bills.” Ian offered a week’s worth of work and mentioned that he was also looking for a business partner. This resonated with Caleb as his end goal was to start his own business in the future.

The weeks passed by, then months passed as Caleb and Ian worked side by side restoring classic car interiors and carrying out a wide range of upholstery and canvas work. After one year Caleb and Ian became business partners and had a 50/50 split in the company Mortimer Upholstery and it

wasn’t long until they needed to hire their first employee. Mitch Hewson was chosen to come on board and was put through the Automotive Upholstery apprenticeship program. Mitch is still with the company to this day.

With more work and more bodies in the workshop it became clear that Mortimer Upholstery had outgrown the workshop on Oxford Mews.

“Before we moved into a larger premise and go to the next step of higher overheads, we knew that we had to grow our customer base and services.

This is when we did a name change to Mortimer Upholstery & Marine Covers which helped us grow our services in the marine industry. We also started another brand called Nelson Shade Solutions which helped us grow our services in the growing outdoor textiles market.”

With both brands established and the workshop buckling at the hinges they found the perfect premises in Beach Rd, Richmond; an old wool shed with a big open warehouse at the back. It gave Ian and Caleb the opportunity to design a workshop specifically for what they

NELSON Bays Marquee and Event Hire

MORTIMER Upholstery and Marine Covers covers. Darryn and his wife Linda have also become shareholders of the company.

In June 2017, the team opened a second premise on a prominent intersection in Nelson. The showroom and workshop are situated at 67 Haven Rd.

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needed and could accommodate for what they thought would be unlimited growth.

With lots of late nights, weekend work and help from family and friends, they opened for business in July 2015 in the new Richmond premises.

With the foundations of excellent craftsmanship, customer focused service and now the added benefit of a location that was visible to the public, it resulted in the next chapter of growth.

Over the period of one year they employed four people to help keep up with the workload.

“Creating employment for people is a great thing,” says co-owner of the business, Ian Mortimer. “Each worker has brought special talents in different areas of the business which is very important. We offer a wide range of services, so we need professional people creating excellent finished products for our customers”.

A second apprentice Laura Domingo is also now very close to finishing her apprenticeship.

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Co-owner Caleb Hill says that Laura is a great asset to the team and has developed her skills very fast thanks to her attitude and the experienced team members she has around her.

“This has been an excellent move,” says Ian Mortimer. “It has taken some of the work load pressures off our Richmond branch, we are closer to Port Nelson, it saves us on travel time when we are carrying out jobs in Nelson and it has also given us great brand exposure due to the location and signage of the building.”

You would think that Ian and Caleb would have no more time on their hands but this seems not to be the case.

Workplace culture has always been very important to Ian and Caleb.

“Every business has its ups and down with team morale but we make a big effort to make sure that we are always approachable and can deal with things before they come a problem. We work together everyday so if that team moral and relationships are strong it makes coming to work all the better for everybody. The business has moved away from just being about us to now being about everybody that is involved, our employees, contractors, customers and professional support networks.”

In 2016 Caleb and Ian started a business Nelson Bays Marquee & Events Hire with Caleb’s father Steve Hill. What started as hiring out some marquees for the weekend has turned into a very busy business with a wide range of hire inventory available. “We have carried out local jobs for the Royals when the visited NZ, The Able Tasman Lift Off Festival, the NZ Cider Festival and countless weddings from Golden Bay to Blenheim. Currently we want to keep Nelson Bays Marquee manageable so that means that we only do one event per weekend. This means the customer can get our full attention and it comes back to our ethos of creating that positive customer experience.

In 2016, “the King of PVC and Canvas,” Darryn Cunningham, joined the team as workshop manager. Darryn came with over 20 years of experience within the commercial and transport textiles industry. Darryn has helped the business grow further with the added services of marine lagging, tarpaulin hire, truck curtain side repairs and various other heavy duty

“Once again, we could not do it without a solid team.” Caleb and Ian would like to thank everyone that has been involved in the journey. If we all stick to our purpose of “working in the best interests of our customers, providing a service that adds value and a positive experience in the customer’s life,” we are heading in the right direction.

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Parts & Service shares its popular potato gnocchi recipe, delicious on its own, even better with your favourite salad, and incredible served with Grilled Steak.

slotted spoon and place directly into iced water.

and bake at 200 deg until golden.

Once cold, strain them, toss with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.

Potato Gnocchi

Baked Gnocchi

We have added a recipe for Chimichurri as a grilled steak is a perfect accompaniment for the gnocchi.

500g agria potatoes 75 g mixture of grated aged cheddar, parmesan or hard pecorino 3 egg yolks 150g flour 1tsp flaky sea salt (for seasoning)

Boil the potatoes in their skin until tender – then bake at 150deg for further 20mins to remove excess water.

Afterwards, skin them and push them through a potato press (a sieve or fine colander will do) –

but avoid over working the potato.

Add all other ingredients and mix until barely combined.

Don’t over knead the dough.

On a slightly floured board, roll mix into 1.5cm sausages and cut with a knife every 2cm.

In small batches (don’t over crowd the pot) blanch the gnocchi in salted boiling water until they float.

Scoop them out with a

600g cooked gnocchi 150g thick cut streaky bacon lardons – we make our own bacon!

Chimichurri for Picanha Brazilian cut from the rump cap or your favorite steak.

200mls cream

3 garlic cloves

75g mixture of grated aged cheddar, parmesan or hard pecorino

1 tsp flaky sea salt

parsley chopped panko bread crumbs flaky sea salt & pepper

Using a non-stick frying pan, gently sauté the bacon in a little butter then add the gnocchi and continue frying until golden brown.

Then add the cream and cheese, cook until sauce starts to thicken slightly.

Toss through some chopped parsley and season to taste.

Pour into a baking dish and sprinkle with a little extra Parmesan and panko crumbs (this gives a crunchy topping)

1tsp chilli flakes ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp ground black pepper ¼ red onion finely diced ¼ c chopped Italian parsley 2 tsp good quality red wine vinegar 2 tbsp lemon juice 80mls extra virgin olive oil

Crush garlic with a little flakey salt on a board or mortar and pestle and place in a bowl.

Add all the other ingredients apart from the vinegar and lemon juice. Stir thoroughly until well combined and then add vinegar and juice – this helps to keep the sauce vibrant.

Season to taste.

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A CITRUS CLOUD OF HAPPINESS Kismet Cocktail & Whisky Bar share the recipe for their popular version of a true classic – the Rhubarb Sour.

50mls Warner Edwards Rhubarb Gin 25mls fresh lemon juice 1 egg white 5mls sugar syrup ice

Shake ingredients and ice REALLY HARD in a cocktail shaker.

Fine strain over fresh ice. Pour into a chilled glass .... and enjoy!

It’s the perfect summer’s drink, combining a tart sweetness and a fresh citrus hit.

The lemon and sugar create a sherbet like flavour with a burst of rhubarb coming through. The addition of the egg white will give the drink a smoother, more rich texture.

Celebrate our lovely, sunny weather with one of these at the end of the day!

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uring these hotter months water becomes vital, especially for  your vegetables. They have a high percentage of water, so they need plenty! If you have a bumper summer crop consider freezing, preserving or sharing your harvest so it doesn’t go to waste.

When watering, do it less often but more thoroughly, and in the early morning or early evening to reduce water loss due to evaporation. Use water retention products in pots to help keep them moist and replace mulch in the garden where necessary.

When spraying for pests, spray in the evening when the bees have gone home.

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If pests have become a problem, use an environmentally friendly spray around your vegetables.

Stay on top of weeds as they compete for water and nutrients and give pests a place to hide.

Sow seeds: cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, Brussels sprouts, silverbeet, spinach and leeks. It should be warm enough in most areas now to sow directly in to the garden, water often as they dry out quickly.

Plant seedlings: cabbage, beetroot, cauliflower, leeks, celery, pak choi, spinach, silverbeet, and parsley.

To encourage tomatoes to ripen remove any leaves that are shading the fruit.

Remove any damaged fruit straight away to prevent disease spreading,

keep plants well-watered and fed. Check the stakes are holding the weight as the plants become heavy with fruit.

Harvest garlic when tops have flowered then turned yellow and lower leaves have started to turn brown.

Start harvesting fruit trees as they become ready, check their readiness by tasting. Remove any fruit that has fallen to the ground to help break the life cycle of bugs.

Check codling moth traps and change if necessary.

Check all fruit trees for overly heavy branches and remove some fruit early if necessary, to protect the whole branch.

Keep plenty of water on passionfruit and tamarillos as they get close to harvest.

Trim away leaves covering grapes to expose fruit to ripen with the sun and protect with bird netting.

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Start planting spring bulbs: anemones, daffodils, freesias, sparaxis, ranunculus and ixias. Prepare the soil with compost and add a handful of bulb food.

Bulbs do well in pots, use a quality mix, and add a handful of bulb food to the soil Sow seeds: cosmos, impatiens, lobelia, calendula, pansies, poppies, salvia. Most areas are warm enough for sowing directly in to the garden, stay on top of the watering they will dry out quickly.

Sow seedlings: calendula, polyanthus, violas, primula, pansies, snapdragons, flowering kale, gazania, poppies.

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Rosemary and lavender can be planted.

Remove finished flowers on perennials to extend the flowering.

TREES AND SHRUBS

In humid areas watch for mildews, black spot and other diseases that thrive in this environment.

Watch out for insects and spray if necessary.

LAWN

Raise the cutting height on your lawn mower. Longer grass shades the roots and helps them retain moisture which keeps the lawn green.

H E A LT H

BACK TO (LOVE) SCHOOL It’s the season of romance, but once you’ve found it, how do you keep your love alive? We spoke to Nelson family and couples therapist Serafin Dillon from Love School.

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erafin says we are working longer hours and being pulled away by technology at the same time as we expect more of our partners than ever before in human history. She recommends taking the following things into account to maintain your relationship.

COUPLES and family therapist Serafin Dillon.

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Have a plan for your life as a couple or family. “Set goals for family life, finances, travel, etc. so that you’re not just going through the motions.”

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Set up role expectations based on strengths and preferences rather than gender.

When it comes to kids, housework and general life administration, define roles based on strengths and enjoyments rather than looking at them through a gender lens.

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Be aware that men are in a difficult position with regard to their identity and masculinity. “Men need to find other men who they can be themselves with and with whom they can have conversations about hard-out stuff, for example issues they faced when their partner gave birth, or that their son is being bullied at school.”

your phone down when you’re with your partner, and if you need to pick it up - for example to look up a recipe or to check your emails - to do so only after letting your partner know. “Acknowledge that you’re taking yourself out of the relationship when you’re peering down into your phone. It’s about being mindful in regard to technology.”

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Navigate how you will manage technology. Serafin says technology is putting a new strain on relationships. She recommends putting

Be open to counselling. “New Zealanders have a real problem with therapy. Relationships break up all the time. I wish they had come and seen me

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because often I could’ve helped them figure it out.” Serafin says people often break up after misattributing their unhappiness in times of stress, for instance after a job loss, to the person closest to them.

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Spend time doing interesting things apart, so you have something fresh to bring to the relationship. But also remember to do interesting things together. Novelty helps keep a relationship feeling fresh.

027 674 8102 Direct Dial 03 542 3180 tracy.beer@mikepero.com Mike Pero Real Estate Ltd Licensed REAA (2008)

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GILL LOXTON D’LUXE DISTINCTIVE GIFTING Your gift boxes are a fabulous concept – how did you come up with the idea?

Up until March this year, I had been working in a job I really enjoyed but I needed to get my work/life balance right, so I decided to take time out. Then one day my husband came home from work and asked me to put together a gift basket showcasing Nelson products for a colleague in Auckland. So that’s how the business began. I started visiting the markets and talking to people and also began collecting samples. I also found someone local who could construct and engrave the boxes.

What makes D’Luxe Distinctive Gift Boxes so special?

Each gift box features the finest New Zealand-made products; ethically and sustainably produced and naturally packaged in a bespoke wooden box. I adore giving gifts that I’ve put a lot of thought into. It’s the most unique way to honour someone, and makes the moment truly memorable. We have gift boxes for all occasions: weddings,

birthdays, newborn babies, special milestones, to say farewell or thank you, and so on. Our range of options includes boxes such as ‘Honey Delight’ featuring an indulgent selection of New Zealand’s finest honey products. ‘Fine Foodie’ is a go-to gourmet gift box, and there’s ‘Tea Time Treat’ if you really want to make someone’s day.

Other than for Valentine’s Day, what other gift ideas are popular right now?

We have beautiful Baby Bundles to celebrate babies born in summer; these feature a collection of naturally soothing baby products especially designed for

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What about delivery?

We offer free standard shipping across New Zealand. If an order is urgent or is being shipped to a rural address, a delivery fee will apply. Online ordering is so easy; this can be done via our website where you can simply choose a gift box and organise a personalised message, if you wish. We take care of the rest.

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