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FATHERHOOD

An essay of a father’s love the second time around

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FEATURES 7 MANAGING WORLD

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BEATERS – How Nelson’s Jenelle Strickland helped the Black Ferns Sevens make it to the top.

A NEW LEASE ON LIFE – celebrating the joy of fatherhood CLAUDIA MAILER – we talk with a Nelson-raised actress who is living the New York dream.

FIGHT OF THEIR LIVES – a close-up look at how cancer affects the lives of people in Nelson.

WORLD OF WEARABLE ART – local students get the chance to WOW in Wellington.

REGULAR 6 What’s on 12-13 On the street 20-23 At home 28-29 Cooking 30-31 Social pages 32 Gardening 33 Health 34 Q&A with local business owners

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ome people don’t like to celebrate Father’s Day, suggesting it’s just for the benefit of greeting card manufacturers and the makers of socks. But I like to take the other view; that we should seize any opportunity to express gratitude to the dads who have helped shape us.

So this month, as we celebrate fathers, have a read of Dallas Roland’s take on fatherhood second time around in his 60s, on page 10.

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Also in this issue, we look at a mother’s story. As the spring daffodils bloom, Andrew Board tells the story of hearing his mother’s cancer diagnosis - the start of a journey taken by about 340 people a year locally.

And Peter Jones profiles professional rugby manager, Jenelle Strickland, who’s been at the top of her game managing the Tasman Mako and then the world-beating Black Ferns Sevens before her recent change of direction.

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MANAGING WORLD BEATERS Words by PETER JONES DOM THOMAS

Having blazed a trail for female managers at the top level of professional rugby, Jenelle Strickland has decided to hang up her clipboard – at least for now.

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fter five years guiding the burgeoning fortunes of the Tasman Mako, then four seasons with the world-beating Black Ferns Sevens, Nelson-based Jenelle Strickland has opted out, intent on a change of focus.

It wasn’t a decision that came easily for the 38-year-old, especially for someone who was so passionate about her job.

“With the sevens environment, I was spending close to half a year away from home … and I didn’t see that changing.

“When they decided to centralise the team at the Mount [Maunganui] that helped me make my mind up, because I was struggling with a decision.

“I absolutely loved my job. It was unique and I’m going to miss it so much, but I have missed out on so much time at home, with my partner [Andy Selwood], family and friends, and I was ready to make the change.”

Jenelle entered the traditionally maledominated world of rugby management in 2009, taking on the demanding team manager’s role at the Tasman Mako after a couple of years as the players’ personal development manager.

As the first woman to manage a topflight professional men’s rugby team in New Zealand she admits she felt some pressure.

“I was a little apprehensive going into [the job] but more excited really … it was a new thing for me, especially the

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professional side, so it was a bit of a leap … but a good leap.

“Rugby was something that I was always passionate about, from an early age … my grandad took me to my first rugby game when I was six or seven and I just kinda fell in love with it.”

After Tasman won the NPC championship final in 2013, Jenelle felt it was time for a change.

It was suggested she apply for the manager’s role with the NZ women’s sevens side and, despite starting off on an unfortunate note, she landed the plum role.

Her interview was in Wellington. With a stomach full of butterflies anticipating a pivotal meeting, Jenelle set out from Nelson for Wellington on a delayed flight, endured the “bumpiest flight ever”, then, despite feeling physically sick, had just five minutes to compose herself for the interview.

Despite the unhappy introduction, she landed the job, then a few days later set off for Glasgow and the Commonwealth Games. Her brief was to follow the NZ men’s sevens side at the event, gleaning information which would be useful when the Kiwi women took on the world at the Rio Olympics.

is hoisted by members of the Black Ferns Sevens after her last tournament in charge of the team. into professionalism.”

A silver medal in Rio was followed by Commonwealth Games gold, then a World Cup triumph in San Francisco, allowing Jenelle to end her time with the team on a genuine high, a recurring theme in her career after winding up her time with the Mako on the back of a thrilling championship final win over Hawke’s Bay. Her value to the sevens side was underlined by their reaction immediately after the World Cup final, when they hoisted Jenelle onto their shoulders.

Star winger Portia Woodman was reported as saying, “When we came out onto the field, seeing her crying was hard. “But just knowing that she’s going is really scary, she’s like our mum, she looks after us when we’re away from our whanau.”

After the adrenaline-pumping highs and lows of top-level sport, a more placid routine awaits Jenelle, who can now spend time managing her own life instead of a group of athletes.

“That was the best first week at work ever,” she recalled. “Getting the NZ job was massive. It offers unique opportunities – apart from the circuit, you get to go to the Commonwealth Games, Olympics and World Cup as well.

Although she hasn’t totally ruled out a return to sports management she realises that her previous role was “a pinnacle job”, making it a tough act to follow. “I’m keen to have a bit of a break now … but I can’t see that lasting for too long though.”

“When I began with the women it was a very similar journey to when I was with Tasman – they were both quite new in terms of coming together and going

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OUR PEOPLE

A FATHER FOR LIFE At 62-years-old, local bakery owner Dallas Roland decided to take on fatherhood for a third time. But, as he says, bringing up a three-year-old girl has only given him a new lease on life.

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t was the perils of tango. I had a first tango lesson when I met Ava’s mother. We had this really nice connection and we developed a relationship really fast. I was 53 and she was 29. I knew she wanted to have babies, but I told her that was never going to happen – that boat had passed.

I already had two other girls who were in their 30s. Still, we kept seeing each other but I told her that she had to let me go, the last thing I wanted was a bitter and twisted partner in a few years and me be an old fogey.

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and his three-year-old daughter Ava.

We were on again, off again, before we finally separated. She met someone else and had a baby very quickly. She called her Ava. But the relationship didn’t work out. She came back down to Nelson to visit friends with Ava and I said that they should come and visit for a few days.

When I first held Ava, she had the most penetrating gaze a four-monthold could ever have. Maybe it was all in my head, but I couldn’t get over it.

It was like she stared into my soul and asked if I would be her daddy. It was this pivotal moment – in the kitchen with the sunshine streaming in. That’s when everything changed. I was an easy victim, but I was totally taken by surprise.

Ava’s mother kept asking me “are you sure?” She took a bit of convincing but after a while it seemed the most natural thing to get back together as we had always got on so well.

I have a lot of friends my age who had frustrated work careers and who finally retired and made a bucket list. I never had one. I travelled a lot when I was young and the idea of swanning around doing nothing never really appealed.

That’s what I really enjoy about having Ava at this ripe old age – naturally I’m pretty impatient, but when it comes to her, nothing fazes me. I think it’s the benefit of age you just don’t buy into the emotional hysteria. Perhaps I did when I was a stressed out 30-year-old.

Wisdom is a bit of a hollow concept – I still find myself doing the same dumb things I’ve done so many times but when I look at my relationship with Ava

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I think maybe there are some signs of personal growth there.

Now I have time. With my other two girls I had a new bakery business in Sydney so my relationship with my youngest only really began when we came back to Dovedale in Nelson when she was four. I’m glad that I can be there to put Ava to bed and bathe her – just be a total parent to her in a way that I couldn’t do with my first two daughters. Back then I was doing 18-hour days - living off coffee and adrenaline.

I didn’t last long. I got cancer. I was out of touch with my body. I had a tumour the size of a loaf of bread wrapped around my intestines. Doctors gave me two months to live. I was 32. That was a big wake up call. They couldn’t operate as it was too far gone so I had chemo, radiation and a bone marrow transplant.

I remember looking down from my hospital bed at my four and two-year-old daughters. I thought ‘no way am I going to die’. The idea of bringing them up was such a big motivator for me to hang around. I was really lucky.

You think if you are given a second chance at life, every day and step would

be purposeful and you’d constantly be basking in the sanctity of life, but after a few months you’re back to sipping wine. But it’s pretty simple - you choose up or down, and I chose up.

My other girls accept Ava too now, so it’s really lovely to have that connection.

I think back to when we lived in Dovedale with my other girls and the 10 idyllic years we had there with them growing up. I think why not? Why not repeat that? Who wants to be sad and lonely in retirement?

I always say with Ava – she will either drive me to an early grave or keep me young forever.

I do think about death. I think, is it just selfish of me, am I being cruel to a child whose father will cark it when she is 20? But, I think knowing how crucial those first years are in setting you up for life. If I can instil basic values and love in those early years then I can be some sort of a guiding light for her through her life, whether I am there or not. And besides, healthy denial has worked for me so far, so I’ll be denying death right to the last minute.

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

Vanessa: My rabbit fur vest is La Source from Shine, skirt is from Moss & Spy, Sabatini leather and suede jacket is from Profile, ankle boots are from Mei Picchi in Auckland. My paua ring, earrings and pendant set are from talented Nelson Jeweller Pete Elsbury, and my gold dime ring was made by Jens Hansen before he died. Sunglasses are Trelise Cooper and my shoulder bag is NZ Cellini. The fingerless possum gloves were a bargain from Amy at the market.

Anthea: My pants were a very rare impulse buy from Trouble & Fox this winter. They’ve been so versatile for day and night. My cropped denim jacket was from Portmans, about six years ago. White high-low t-shirt is Five Each label, bought second hand on Trade Me for $3. My shoes are actually furry, they are the brand Human from The Iconic Australia. My bag is a repurposed old leather briefcase that I found at Beacon Hill’s annual Christmas Market last year.

My necklace was a gift from my motherin-law.

What is your style?

Vanessa: Classic, feminine and multifunctional. Comfort is important, but an eclectic twist in fabric and a drape or asymmetric hemline appeals. I wear fitted garments that help to flatter the figure (not too tight) as I am small and can be easily swamped. I like funky, but ageappropriate, clothing with a twist of either a beautiful scarf, a special piece of jewellery or a design detail that creates interest.

Anthea: A mix of hipster, grunge – it’s totally dependent on my mood. My short hairstyle tends to define my style choices.

Sheryn at The Co-op does my hair and is always sending me great ideas.

What is most of your wardrobe made up of?

Vanessa: I love Sabatini knitwear/ leather combos with plenty of good jackets and coats. And NZ designer labels due to those special fabrics - I love supporting our local market. Black is an easy one but I do love a pop of

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colour to match my mood on a given day.

Anthea: I buy a lot of my clothes second-hand on Trade Me or Facebook buy and sell pages. Jackets and shoes are my weakness. If something fits me well then I rarely throw it out – items will get put away for a season or two and then come out again.

What is one thing you have on high rotation?

Vanessa: NYDJ - black stretch jeans from Hartley’s.

Anthea: I try to “shop my wardrobe” as much as possible and not wear the same thing twice in one week. I do often repeat my Silent D Vibe boots – so comfortable and another great secondhand score.

What are you loving at the moment?

Vanessa: La Source - french turquoise rabbit fur vest from Shine and my Ian Boustridge Black Jade pendant and earrings from Greymouth – they ground me.

Anthea: Lately I’ve been experimenting wearing glasses and different types of

frames. Also, I’ve always loved animal prints, I think of them as a neutral which makes them easy to wear and adds some fun as well What are you dressed for today?

Vanessa: Work at Summit Real Estate as I am a Sales Consultant on roster.

Anthea: I’ve done the preschool dropoff and now have appointments with my hairdresser and chiropractor.

What is the favourite thing you are wearing and why?

Vanessa: My Sabatini Black jacket is a favourite as it can be worn casually with jeans or formally when at work or heading off to an event.

Anthea: Hard choice between pants, shoes and bag but I will have to go with the pants – it is rare that I impulse buy and Trouble & Fox certainly delivered the goods.

Where do you buy most of your clothes from?

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from Profile Boutique when last trading. Lately I have bought a couple of items and been enjoying Pre-loved | Style in Wakatu Lane with a regular check in on Taylors Shoes.

Anthea: Second-hand on online pages.

My three pre-schoolers make it very difficult for me to find time to shop instore.

What is your approach to shopping?

Do you think things through or impulse buy?

Vanessa: I usually find that hole in the wardrobe, or an item that needs to be replaced and will go looking for that, but colour often catches my eye and I’m always interested in new shoes - a great way to keep the wardrobe updated with seasonal changes. An impulse buy is sometimes a sale item that is too good to resist particularly if the fabric is fantastic.

Anthea: I think things through and research everything! To the extreme! I keep a list on my phone of any labels/ clothing pieces that I like and then search Trade Me or Facebook for secondhand options. It means that I can have a versatile wardrobe on a limited budget.

OUR PEOPLE

Q &A CLAUDIA MAILER When Claudia Mailer won Miss Richmond Mall as a 12 year old, it hinted at a natural ease with the spotlight. Now the Nelsonraised actress is rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s best actors. She spoke with Nelson Magazine about what she’s been up to since leaving Nelson and what’s next for her.

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: What have you been up to since you left Nelson?

Since leaving Nelson in 2013, I have attended and graduated college (The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts), I have had the absolute honour to work on movies, TV shows, web series, music videos, and PSA’s that allow me to do what I love every day, and explored the city I now call home with amazing people.

seven and being absolutely mesmerized with this world the actors and crew created. The following day, after watching it for the first time, I enrolled in a local acting class. When I moved to New Zealand and we grounded ourselves in Nelson, I became heavily involved with Nelson Youth Theatre, and I am eternally grateful to that team of incredible people (Richard, Mel, Beth, Jim) who helped kids and teens be a part of the art of theatre.

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My passion for acting originated from watching Harry Potter. I remember watching it for the first time when I was

I would say my most defining career highlights thus far consists of attending the World Championships for

: Where did your passion for becoming an actress come from and how was that nurtured?

: What do you consider to be your most defining career highlights?

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Performing Arts in L.A. in 2012, as that was where my college scouted me. A few months after graduating college, I worked on a movie titled Blind, starring Alec Baldwin, and Demi Moore. The experience on that set taught me an unbelievable amount about acting and what goes into the movie magic. I met an amazing group of people on that set, and my husband, so I love that movie. And my latest highlight would be what is happening right now, I am about to go into production (Aug 13-Sept

that choice, do that. Because the entertainment industry is beyond intense, and only the ones that work on and for their craft every single day find the success they desire. Also, never be afraid to ask - the worst thing that can happen is someone saying ‘no.’

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: Where do you draw your inspiration from and who are your favourite actors/ actresses?

Queen Meryl Streep. Also Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone, Michael Caine, Daniel Day Lewis, the list goes on and on. But I find inspiration in everyone. People watching is such a fun part of the acting process, to see people as characters, and each character being a wildly unique one.

15) on my first lead role in a thriller called DieRy. I get to play with some wonderful actors who have starred in some of my favourite shows, Luke Cage, Pretty Little Liars, Game of Thrones, and many more!

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: What advice do you have for those who are wanting to make it acting?

You have to really want it. If you can picture yourself doing anything else in life, and being happy with

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: Have you worked with any famous people?

I’ve had the honour to see some really incredible actors on set, getting to see Alec Baldwin, Demi Moore, Dylan McDermott, Sienna Miller, bring to life pages from a screenplay is such a fun experience.

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: Do you get the opportunity to go back to Nelson very often, and what are some of your favourite things to do here?

I actually just came back to Nelson earlier this year, it was my first time coming back in a few years, and it was so fun to show my husband John Buffalo Mailer around. I love the beaches, Tahunanui and Kaiteriteri, and seeing the local theatre courtesy of Nelson Youth Theatre, my favourite restaurant is Miyazu because that’s just a fun time.

I also got to take Buffalo to Richmond Mall, which has a special place in my heart, after I won Miss Richmond Mall in 2006, at the ripe old age of 12!

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: What is a normal day like for you at the moment?

Because I am about to start filming a new movie, it’s a lot of rehearsals with my phenomenal director Jennifer Gelfer and the amazing cast she has brought together, costume fittings, appointments with the heads of hair and makeup, and fitness training for the role. When this comes out, I will be into the 12-hour filming days.

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: What do the next 12 months have in store for you?

I have a few projects that are in postproduction (Fluidity, The Second Sun, Paramour No More, and Starling), so I will be premiering those within the year, hopefully. And fingers crossed, to continue to be doing what I love.

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FIGHT OF THEIR LIVES Daffodil Day in Nelson raised tens of thousands of dollars for the Cancer Society. But how many people in Nelson get cancer? And what does it mean for those who do?

Andrew Board reports.

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hey are words that stick with you.

Like being told you’re going to be a parent for the first time, or that the offer on your first home has been accepted.

But of course, it isn’t like either of those at all.

It isn’t a nervous excitement but a nervous dread. Like a punch to the gut.

“I’ve … got … cancer.”

When combined in that order those three words form a miserable, ugly sentence that nobody wants to hear come from the mouth of someone they love.

When those words stuttered out of my mother’s mouth, they were shaky. They were accompanied by tears and it hurt.

The next few weeks were a steep learning curve. What causes cancer? How was it missed by a doctor (it had been)? How do we fix it?

The extended family and friends swung in behind my mum, but really, there’s not a lot you can do – that’s the most frustrating part.

The ten months since the diagnosis, two days after her 60th birthday last November, have been awful.

Appointments with surgeons, with nurses, radiation treatment in Christchurch, chemotherapy pills, tiredness, surgery to remove the tumour, unable to drive after the surgery, 18 weeks of chemotherapy treatment, perforated stomach lining, damaged nerve endings, a life on the couch. It has been a struggle.

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“We’re getting better at treating cancer and detecting it earlier. Whereas 50 years ago, if you were to get bowel cancer you weren’t likely to survive.”

But my mum is just one of the many Nelsonians who battle cancer every year.

The numbers are shocking and they are tipped to increase due to our region’s aging population along with a general increase in cancers across the country.

An average of 340 people in Nelson and Tasman are diagnosed with cancer each year, a rate of 363.2 per 100,000, slightly higher than the last national figures available in 2015 of 332.5 people for every 100,000.

In 1948 the rate across the country was 185.3 people for every 100,000.

The increase of the rate of Kiwis getting cancer looks to be alarming. So what’s behind the almost doubling of the rate of Kiwis getting cancer over the past seven decades?

According to Nelson cancer surgeon Ros Pochin, there isn’t a definitive answer, although the fact that we’re living longer may have a role to play, along with our diet and the amount – or lack – of exercise we get.

“The assumption to a degree is that we’re living longer and you have to die of something. And we eat a very different diet to that that we were designed to. We eat a lot of carbohydrates and meat and we’re more sedentary than we were.”

cancer you weren’t likely to survive.”

The numbers back that up. Our region has the second-lowest mortality rate from cancer in the country with 112.5 people per 100,000 dying of the disease, according to the Ministry of Health.

And last month Nelson Marlborough Health rolled out the National Bowel Screening Programme, becoming the fifth region in the country to do so. The programme is aiming to help detect the disease earlier and will see 30,000 people aged 60-74 be invited to undergo a free screening.

NMH General Manager of Clinical Services Lexie O’Shea says that the introduction of the bowel screening programme is particularly important for Nelson Marlborough residents and communities.

“The screening test will save lives and support our families, whānau and communities to be healthy for longer. I urge everyone eligible to take the test.”

While that might help people not yet with the disease, there are also several local charities that are aiming to make life as comfortable as possible for those who do have cancer.

Fundraisers like Relay for Life, Cancer Society Ball and Daffodil Day raise hundreds of thousands of dollars that help fund services and equipment for

locals, like counsellors, seminars and physical items like blankets and DVDs for those undergoing chemo treatment.

Of course, as well-meaning as all of these fundraisers, services and support initiatives are it does little to take away from the pain and fear of being diagnosed with cancer.

An unfortunate fact remains that, statistically, those three horrible words “I’ve got cancer” will be uttered by another 340-odd locals within the next 12 months.

The pain I’ve seen my mother and our family go through, and that unforgettable moment of dread when she told us, will be inflicted on another 340 people and their family and friends.

But with initiatives aimed to catch it early, hopefully the journey for those people will be much easier and with a much higher chance that they’ll be able to lead a long, happy life after their treatment.

PICTURED ON OPPOSING PAGE: Nelson cancer surgeon, Ros Pochin.

PICTURED BELOW: Nelson Cancer Society centre manager Michelle Hunt, right, and Bronwyn Yelverton with some of the daffodils that were sold on Daffodil Day this year.

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New Zealand has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the developed world and forms one of the “big four” alongside breast cancer, prostate cancer and lung cancer.

While the struggles for each person and each type of cancer are slightly different, Ros says the mental struggle is typically just starting as the physical one ends.

“I see, so often, people get to the end of their treatment and everyone says ‘you’re better now, well done’. But the person doesn’t feel better, often feels very different, and it is only at that point that the realisation of what’s happened hits them.”

She says everyone has a different reaction when going through cancer treatment but the good news is that the number of people surviving cancer is growing.

“We’re getting better at treating cancer and detecting it earlier. Whereas 50 years ago if you were to get bowel

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LARGE STEEL SHED MERGES WITH TIMBER HOME Words by JOYA DEVINE PROPERTY PILOTS PHOTOGRAPHY

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bout a year ago, Kirsty and David Van der Werff traded in their stunning views across Lake Taupo for an outlook of a different kind, across a lush green valley in Ruby Bay, with the bonus of a lovely sea view. The hardworking, adventurous couple have four children and six grandchildren; their daughter who has two young girls, lives in Nelson, so Kirsty and Dave had good reason to think about moving here, so began searching for properties. One look at 154 Pomona Road and they promptly bought the gorgeous 4-acre lifestyle block, which was soon filled with bleating sheep and foraging chickens.

“So many sections had covenants, but not this one; just a few height restrictions,” says Dave. “We initially thought about building a big shed – I had always wanted one to house my large boat and to store all our

excess stuff, so we needed a large, flat platform. I handed the Chambers and Jackett team my ideas on a piece of paper; they worked off that.”

“Alan Chambers was like an artist with the digger; he did a beautiful job,” adds Kirsty.

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“Alan had to move a lot of dirt to allow for our 120 square metre shed and equivalent-sized house,” says Dave.

In the planning stages, what began as a simple design concept became quite complex; what was to be a shed with a single level sleepout became a plan to build a two-storey home to maximise the rural outlook and sea views.

“Every room is north facing. The style is a very Dutch, very European barn design, with a really high-pitched roof. It’s built so it looks like a shed from the road and a house from the

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sea end. We’ve travelled a lot overseas, so we sat down with architect Stephan Meijer who did a great job incorporating our ideas, some of which resemble an apartment we had in Dresden, Germany.”

The Van Der Werffs also heaped praise on Alex Storer, the owner of X Factor builders, and also Wide Span Sheds which provided the kitset. “The build was super complicated; we were really happy with the end result.”

Kirsty and Dave lived onsite in a caravan for the 9 months it took to complete the work. “We enjoyed it over the summer; we mostly lived outside, had a barbeque every night. Once the steel frame was up, X Factor built the timber-framed living accommodation. The build was an ‘open book project’ enabling changes as it progressed.

“The challenges were around meshing the timber home and frame into the steel building itself,” says Alex. “I specialise in steel structures and have been building Widespan Sheds for a couple of years now. The property’s special features are its cladding on the front, a new composite product which was interesting to work with, but it’s finished really nicely.

“I also took a lot of pride in creating the plywood wall between the house and garage, in negative detail. The glass balustrading and maple handrailing we put up in the stairwell also works well.

The house was designed with simplicity in mind, but its angles did increase the challenge of the build; it’s not a huge space – it’s only got two bedrooms but has a really nice office, a good sized bathroom, and the kitchen is really functional; combined with the open

THE VAN DER WERFFS love the open, light and really warm feel in their living spaces, and enjoy looking down the green valley toward the sea. plan living area, it will lend itself to some really good entertaining.”

Meanwhile, Paul Lynch from Wide Span Sheds says their business is in designing solutions. “We custom-make buildings which suit a lot of lifestyle blocks; people who want something that is cost effective but provides a good workshop or hobby space.”

With a background in running large factory building contracts, Dave enjoyed working alongside Alex on the project, and Kirsty’s admin and accounting background were useful when it came to keeping track of costs. “It was an expensive build; the infrastructure alone was $75,000 which is something people need to think about when purchasing rurally.” But the couple saved money on areas such as the kitchen; their formica bench, which has the appearance of stone, they bought for a fraction of the cost. Once the kitchen, bathrooms and fireplace went in, the couple were happy to be out of the caravan before winter set in.

There are aspects of the property the Van der Werff’s particularly love. “The living space is open, light, and really warm, and it’s awesome to look straight down a green valley and out to the sea,” says Dave. “We also really like the upstairs bathroom which has a skylight; you can sit in the bath and see the stars,” says Kirsty. ● For more information visit www.xfactorbuilders.co.nz

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Students have the WOW factor Words by SARA HOLLYMAN

TIM CUFF

The World of Wearable Arts has been setting imagination and creativity alight for 30 years and for four lucky Nelson hairdressing students it will ignite a passion in them that will never die.

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hen Sylvie Page packs up her scissors and walks out of her front door next month it will be the longest she has ever been away from her children.

“They will need to do quick style changes in a short time period.”

“They will get to see their work from the very beginning – in prep stages, right through to when their work is on stage.”

She says the show will give the students an opportunity to experience a “fast and furious environment” that’s totally different to being in a salon environment.

“It teaches them about consistency and maintaining the style. Making sure that the hair remains the same, from show one through to show 17.”

Any students who wanted a chance at being part of the team to head to Wellington had to write an application on why they deserved to go, which was then judged by the tutors.

Cherie first got involved with The World of Wearable Arts when she was a tutor at Nelson Polytech 25 years ago, and has never looked back.

“I am absolutely excited,” Sylvie says.

Olivia says that having the opportunity to go on the year of WOW’s 30th anniversary is something “pretty special”.

“As the show grew, the salon that was doing the hair approached what was then Nelson Polytech, and asked if we would help out... when it moved to Wellington, I said ‘I’m coming too’.”

They have been selected to travel to Wellington alongside esteemed hair designer, Cherie McIntyre, to style the World of Wearable Arts (WOW) models before they head out onto the runway.

“It’s going to be such a massive show, knowing their expectations and what they expect from us, just the experience of being there will boost my skills and make me more confident.”

“After seeing the exhibition at the Wow museum last week, to be back stage helping is an honour,” Sylvie says.

Heading along with Sylvie will be Olivia White, Rachel Paton and Maria Wilkie.

Rachel is looking forward to being backstage and being able to say she was involved with the show. She says that students from previous years have talked about how much fun it was and what a great experience they had.

NMIT hairdressing tutor Zaley Gill says that the once in a lifetime opportunity will give the girls a taste of a different avenue to traditional hairdressing.

“It will be great to be able to say ‘we’ve done it’ and, in the future, we may be able to use that. It will look great on our CVs.”

“It’s a really good confidence booster, they are really put under pressure. They will spend the day prepping the models and then each night some of them will be backstage while the show is on, and that’s where the real pressure is.

The four girls will also be given the opportunity to put down their tools and enjoy one of the shows from the crowd, which Cherie says is where they can really appreciate the work they’ve done.

But the opportunity she and three other hairdressing students from the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology have been given is one that is too good to pass on.

NMIT funds the experience for the students, organises flights and accommodation, and gives the girls a budget for food which they must plan together as a group.

Four second year students from the Nelson and Marlborough campuses will be joining the year ones for the experience that could kick start their careers, and at the very least, make the region proud.

“It will be great to be able to say ‘we’ve done it’ and, in the future, we may be able to use that. It will look great on our CVs.” 25

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hen Bunga and Nuttavut Krataitong came to New Zealand, they fell in love with Nelson. Coming from a rural area in Thailand, they liked the quiet and calm environment and felt right at home.

Their first business was a takeaway in town, which quickly became a favourite with locals, so they ventured out to Richmond where they shared their culinary delights at Chai Yo Restaurant and Takeaways. Local support was fantastic, and they are very grateful for the positive response, support and friendliness of their loyal customers.

Demand for their delicious food grew, and they were usually booked to capacity, so to keep everyone happy and well fed, Lemongrass was opened on Queen Street.

Bunga and Nuttavut have created delicious menu options. “Our cooking style is ‘Asian Fusion’; we always try to make things people will love; we experiment, compromise and finalise

our dishes to suit the kiwi palate, “says Bunga. “Nuttavut’s mother was a fantastic cook, and we use her inspiration in the kitchen as a base for most of our food.”

It didn’t take long until word spread, and so many people made the trip to Richmond to dine at Chai Yo and Lemongrass, that it made sense to open a restaurant in Nelson.

While planning was underway to open Miracle Asian Restaurant in Hardy Street, Chai Yo Restaurant was closed for earthquake repairs. One part of Chai Yo’s incredible success story is their loyal customers, but just as important is their fantastic team of employees, and to ensure that they could keep their staff while Chai Yo was closed, and Miracle not yet open, Samko Café opened on Hardy Street. This again proved to be a hugely successful venture, offering affordable meals for takeaway or casual dining.

Today Bunga and Nuttavut have four exciting dining options for locals to enjoy, each with their unique differences; Chai Yo and Lemongrass in Richmond, where customers can dine-in or take food home; Samko offers casual dining and takeaways, and Miracle provides more of a fine dining

experience, plus a unique to Nelson option of YumCha lunches (selections of small plates, perfect for sharing). Some of the most popular signature dishes are available at all the locations, and Samko customers will be delighted to know that they now have Chai Yo’s most popular items on the Samko menu.

All the restaurants have a comfortable and homely atmosphere, with friendly staff who ensure customers have an enjoyable and memorable experience.

Chai Yo’s extension has doubled the dining area, and together with Lemongrass and Miracle are the perfect choice for larger family groups, catch ups with friends, or more formal functions. Bunga and Nuttavut invite you to come and experience their Asian Fusion delights - the trouble will be in choosing which restaurant to go to!

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Is HIIT right for you?

Words by JOANNA DAVIS

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he gym class is only 25 minutes long, but at the end of it I feel like throwing up.

But that’s a good thing. I’ve just completed a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) class at Migym and I like the feeling that I’ve really worked out.

Instructor Susan, who has the defined shoulders and arms of Michelle Obama, led our group through four rounds of exercises for 20 seconds, with 10 seconds rest between each bout. We did mainly body-weight exercises such as jump squats, mountain climbers, push ups and starfish jumps, with a few hand weight exercises mixed in. Susan throws in a oneminute isometric hold (such as a plank, bridge or “superhero hold”) after each round.

HIIT training has grown in popularity for a couple of reasons. Research has shown it improves aerobic fitness with as few as two sessions a week. It is also supposed to be good for “excess postexercise oxygen consumption” which can be loosely translated as fat-burning after exercise.

HIIT hit the headlines several years ago when the New York Times published articles and created an app based on the “Scientific 7-Minute Workout”, which it describes as 12 exercises deploying only “body weight, a chair and a wall” but giving optimal returns.

“It’s going to challenge you,” she smiles.

“You’ll find it tough.”

“It’s going to challenge you,” she smiles.

“You’ll find it tough.”

She’s not wrong. Afterwards, as well as slightly nauseous, I do feel challenged.

And maybe just a little bit fitter and stronger.

The short but intense work periods in well-structured HIIT programmes are performed at roughly 80 to 90 percent of

a person’s estimated maximal heart rate.

Les Mills international head of research Bryce Hastings has recently presented study results at the 2018 American College of Sports Medicine conference.

His gym’s research found 30-40 minutes per week of HIIT working out at above 90% of maximum heart rate is a “sweet spot” for optimal gains.

More time than that increased the risk of injury or illness and didn’t give any improvement in VO2, a measure of aerobic fitness.

He says that compared to more moderate regimens, HIIT training causes results to “go through the roof”.

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CRUELLA What’s Cruella’s story?

My mum Caroline and I bought Cruellas Natural Fibre Boutique five years ago.

It was already called Cruellas, which had stuck with people, so we didn’t change it. Caroline retired at the end of last year, so now I’m assisted by Joanne who has been with us for 3 years. I was drawn to Cruellas as a business because I love working with colour, knitting and natural fibres. It’s also nice to be able to help people create things, and also offer good quality readymade merino and possum knitwear. We love colour and garments with a point of difference, so you can usually find something unique in our store.

What’s unique about shopping at Cruellas?

We like to offer people natural fibres and New Zealand-made products including one-off and hand-knitted garments. We have our own exclusive and vibrantly coloured brands including my hand-dyed yarn label ‘Spritzer’ and our Alpaca-Merino blend ‘Aura.’ Our passion is helping people find what they need to bring their project to life, so

we’re often assisting our customers with patterns, stitches and techniques. I also write patterns under my label ‘Keren.

E Designs.’ In store we have a good selection of knitting notions, patterns and gadgets. Our readymade accessory range includes blankets, wraps, shawls, hats, socks, gloves and scarves, which are all New Zealand-made.

What kind of customer does Cruellas attract?

Our customers vary from experienced knitters to complete beginners, and people who just want to find good quality knitwear. We are a destination shop for people who are travelling; they have often looked us up before leaving home. Tourists like our New Zealandmade products and are frequently

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Does Cruellas run any knitting groups?

We run a knitting group on Wednesday mornings from 10am to 12 noon. It’s a great place for people to come, keep inspired and get help for their project. *The group is free, the only requirement is to be knitting with wool bought from Cruella’s.

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