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erikeri photographer Rachel Jordan’s stunning wedding images have graced our Savvy pages before. It was clear back then that this talented photographer was passionate about her craft.

The news last year that she had been in a horrific helicopter crash while carrying out her dream career was devastating. Thankfully everyone survived but specialists told Rachel they didn’t know if she’d ever walk again.

However, the mind is a powerful force and, driven

by Rachel’s optimism and determination, she walked right out of hospital and has subsequently been meeting every goal she sets.

When I contacted Rachel to see how she was doing nearly a year on, she wasn’t sure her progress was worthy of a story yet, such are her lofty goals! When I expressed my surprise that she was even out of the wheel chair and that our readers would love to hear

of her improvement too, she agreed and you can read her inspirational story on pages 4&5.

It’s funny how we have blurred memories of childhood events which can somehow all make sense in adulthood. I vividly remember being part of a ceremony at Onerahi Primary School in the '80s for the newly-established “Devonshire Grove”, except the reason was a little hazy. The “Devonshire Grove” sign stayed up for many years but I wasn’t really sure what it signified, or had forgotten at least, until compiling this Savvy edition. Onerahi Primary recently held another tree planting ceremony in the late local legend Charlie Devonshire’s name, for which I had to do a little research. The year he died coincides with my memory and now it all makes sense. Read their story about why pupils just planted 300 trees and have resurrected Devonshire Grove, on page 17.

Enjoy the mag and have a great June.

04 - Kerikeri family rebuild their lives – one step at a time 06 - Whangārei fashion calendar event revival

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“I’ve had a lot of dreams that I can walk again so I’m hoping they come true.”

Kerikeri family rebuild their lives

One step at a time

BY JODI BRYANT

Rachel is cherishing home life with her beloveds Eric and Evan. Photo: Kathy Elliston

Kerikeri’s Eric and Rachel Jordan came to New Zealand with their baby son from their native America to transform their lives.

However, a devastating helicopter crash last year transformed it for them. They explain to Jodi Bryant, the ripple effects from that fateful day and how positivity, goal setting and support from their kiwi friends is helping pave the way toward rebuilding their lives.

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achel Jordan always knew something major would happen to her around the age of 40 but she didn’t anticipate relearning to sit, stand and walk following a helicopter crash at the height of her career.

“I anticipated all my life that something major was going to happen at that age,” says the 42-year-old mother of one. “But I thought it was going to be a disease. It was going to be life-changing, I’ve always known it.”

Normally she’d listen to her intuition but when she had an uneasy inkling that June day last year, she silenced it. It was a couple’s wedding day, after all, and she had the honour of photographing it.

The multi-award-winning photographer was and still is sought-after to capture people’s special days. Her photography career began 25 years ago doing portraits before she moved into wedding photography following a request to photograph a friend’s nuptials. She loved it and her portfolio evolved from there.

She and husband Eric began Two Little Starfish, specialising in fine-art photography depicting intimate storytelling, with her work described as “emotional, whimsical and elegant”.

It was Rachel’s passion and drive to capture these important moments in people’s lives that led her to Canterbury that crisp winter’s day.

Having already lost multiple wedding jobs because of the Covid pandemic, she’d leapt at the chance to photograph a wedding in between restrictions.

Pushing aside her fear of flying, but uttering the words: “Please don’t crash”, to the pilot, she boarded the helicopter for the post-ceremony photo shoot in the picturesque Southern Alps.

The nation knows what followed; Only moments after take-off, the power cut out to the Robinson R44 before it plunged some 100m to the golf course below where the bride and groom had earlier exchanged their wedding vows.

All four on board survived, later attributed to the pilot’s flying skills. However, no one felt the impact, having blacked out before the collision.

Rachel recalls wakening among the wreckage: “I knew my back was broken due to not being able to move my feet. I’d watched enough movies to know that it’s not a great sign. I was very calm though and later learned I did crawl out of the helicopter to a degree as I thought the helicopter was going to blow up.

So when the ambulance arrived, I was laying on the ground with my feet stuck in the helicopter.

The chopper was completely smashed to the ground so there was no bottom anymore, just grass beneath us.”

A surgeon and his group playing golf near the crash site immediately ran to their aid. They asked Rachel if she wanted to call anyone and she asked to speak to her husband at home.

"I said, 'Honey, we've been in this crash and I know my back is broken’. My husband didn't know if I was being serious because I was speaking so calmly, but there was this screaming in the background."

All passengers sustained extensive injuries.

Rachel’s included a fractured spine, along with seven of her ribs and sternum. One lung was half lacerated by her ribs, and she broke her right wrist and fractured bones in her feet and ankles. She also suffered a brain bleed, though has had no lasting effects from it.

She was taken to the Intensive Care Unit at Christchurch Hospital, where she spent several weeks and underwent multiple surgeries, before being transferred to Middlemore Hospital in Auckland, closer to Eric and son Evan, then 10.

Nurses had to turn Rachel every three hours and the pain was like nothing she'd experienced.

Naturally, the usually positive thinker, at times, found herself teetering on depression.

But a change in mind-set saw Rachel wean herself off all medication and, incredibly, on the

Despite extensive injuries, Rachel was determined to walk out of hospital – and she did.

day she was due to leave hospital three months after the accident, she took her first steps and walked right out of Auckland’s spinal unit with the aid of a walking frame.

"I told everyone I was walking out of there, I refused to not be walking," she says.

"It was my goal.

“I don’t know what it was, it never felt real at the time and I never got down about it because I always felt like I would walk again. There’s definitely times you can get depressed but I have an amazing support group; my husband and son and super-supportive friends who were always visiting me.”

With border restrictions, Rachel and Eric’s own US-based family have been unable to fly to their side.

Says Eric: “Without the family being able to access us at all physically, we’ve had to do everything through Zoom. They felt so utterly helpless, it was very scary for them. They would have been here no matter what.

“There were also a couple of lockdowns where (Evan and I) were separated from Rachel while she was facing lots of challenges.”

Without nearby family, the endless support from their kiwi friends helped immensely, along with donated funds of around $25,000 through Givealittle.

In September, Rachel returned to the place she and Eric made their home in 2011 after they had set off from their native America with a six-month-old Evan to travel New Zealand in an RV. Kerikeri, with its somewhat tropical clime, small town and surrounding countryside ticked the boxes for where they wanted to settle and they’ve never left.

Reflecting on how the crash has impacted life for the family, Eric shares: “I would say it’s like it’s sent ripples to every little aspect of life that you don’t anticipate it touching. It touches every corner; your finances, relationships, your daily routine, your emotional state.

“Everything’s like working our way back to normalcy. It basically tore our entire business down so we’ve had to rebuild that from the ground up,” continues Eric who started a design company in the States, aged 19, which he ran for many years managing 35 people.

“There was not a lot of nature where we lived, everything’s concrete. We would go to the little parks to sit in the grass just to smell the flowers for a bit and stop for the moment so, with New Zealand, we wanted to reconnect with nature and we wanted our son to appreciate the beauty around us.

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Photo: Two Little Starfish taken at Liddington Gardens Kerikeri.

“We tried to change our pace of life but the helicopter crash just took our plans and turned them upside down. Basically we came to New Zealand to transform our lives but the helicopter crash has transformed it more.”

However, the couple have watched their son Evan blossom before their eyes.

“I never anticipated that he would be so strong throughout it all and I think it’s definitely grown him up having to deal with such a large challenge so young. When he was with his mum in the hospital he was just amazing, he was really calm and strong and it made him emotionally mature. But he was kind of an old soul when he was born so he’s approached this the same way,” says his proud dad.

Rachel says their son has been a huge helper, instrumental with her recovery, as has setting goals. Goals – a product of a positive mind-set, are also based on Rachel’s intuition.

“I’ve had lots of dreams that I can walk again so I’m hoping they come true.”

To help realise them, she spends three hours a day working out to strengthen her body, incorporating both cardio and weights, in addition to physio therapy.

“When you have a partial spinal injury, it’s literally about rewiring your body and a lot has to do with mental perseverance. You can sit on your butt every day and hate life or you can think positive and your body will respond to it,” she

Rachel has returned to portrait photography, recently producing this maternity image.

Photo: Two Little Starfish, Make-up: KatyJaneMakeup

explains. “It’s a real slow progression with spinal injuries but things improve magically week-toweek. If you get depressed and down on yourself, you’re not going to work out and get better.

“I was already a goal-oriented human – I have to have goals in life and be creating. I don’t sit and dwell on the accident, I just think life takes you on a journey and there’s a purpose to it.”

While originally paralysed below the waist, Rachel says she can now feel everything, though has drop-feet.

“It no longer feels like I have sandbags strapped to my legs and I can now walk with canes and drive the car,” she says, adding that driving has given back her freedom and independence.

Sometimes she needs to shift the goalposts further when she realises her goals were a little ambitious but eventually she reaches them. Her latest is to ditch the walker in six months.

My goal is to walk unassisted but if I need to walk with canes for the rest of my life, so be it.”

Getting back into her beloved garden – her other passion – was hugely rewarding once she mastered it. “I couldn’t even get down to the ground to garden. It’s literally like being a baby.

Then I had to train myself to get back up from

the ground. I’ve been addicted to gardening forever, it’s my zen.” Another milestone was regaining control of her bladder – “suddenly I could pee and it was beautiful!”

As well as daily workouts, gardening, the school drop-off, spending time with her son and husband, the busy mum has picked up a camera again and is refocusing on portrait photography – less taxing on the body than wedding photography - and aims to open a Kerikeri-based studio in six months.

“Portrait photography is a love of mine that’s never gone away,” says the 2020 Best Portrait Photographer recipient in the Looks Like Film awards. “The focus is on female portraits especially, such as maternity and glamour,” she explains, adding that she shoots from her walker.

The experience has also motivated Rachel to one day create an organisation to help people in wheelchairs feel beautiful by giving them free photo shoots. “There’s a very high depression rate for people with spinal injuries and I want to make them realise that they are worthy with these injuries. However, I am still healing myself so this is still a goal.”

In 2019 the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography named her Regional

Photographer of the Year and, the same year, she won Best Wedding Photographer in the Looks Like Film awards. And her reputation is still flourishing; She is having to turn down dozens of bookings for weddings, which breaks her heart.

“That’s been the hardest thing for me and I’ve actually cried more over that. The physical aspects is fine but I loved capturing people’s days, I did it for 13 years and shot hundreds of weddings. It was pretty much my life every weekend. It’s like taking part of my soul.

“It’s so hard because when I get a request, their wedding could be a year from now but I just know how physically taxing on the body weddings can be. But being able to shoot weddings again is a very big driving force in my life.

“I think I’m super-lucky that my body is healing and can move where it could have been so much worse. It’s just a completely different shift in the way I see everything. If somebody has their health and are able to do stuff, then they’re super-blessed.”

It is believed the other passengers recuperation is continuing and investigations into the crash are ongoing.

In terms of how her outlook has changed from a year ago, Rachel has this to say: “Life is really precious and short and appreciate every little moment you have. When I was in hospital, a friend would push me outside every single day just to touch the dirt. I just needed that balance. Now, I appreciate the fact I can garden. The same goes with exercise. These things people think are torture, I appreciate.

“Everybody has a time stamp and we don’t know how long it will last. Before, I would get stuck in these head loops worrying about little things and what people thought of me. All the different life stuff just seems so miniscule now.”

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Whangārei FASHION CALENDAR EVENT REVIVAL An iconic calendar event which began 45 years ago as a kindergarten fundraiser before evolving into a fun and vibrant night showcasing Tai Tokerau’s creative fashion talent, is making a come-back.

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he Bernina Northland Fashion Awards are returning in August after a two year Covid-induced hiatus. The prestigious awards showcase creative designer talent of all ages, stages and abilities.

This year, there will be nine categories; Sewing: Pasifika Fashion, Student Formal Fashion, Open Formal Fashion, Student Casual Fashion, Open Casual Fashion and Wearable Art: Student Wearable Art, Open Wearable Art, Cosplay and Masquerade (up to Year 8 only).

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of the Bernina Northland Fashion Awards have gone on to excel in tertiary level education and have carved out careers in the fashion and design industry internationally.

Current Bernina Northland owners, Sandy and Tim Robinson, have been involved with the fashion awards for nine years and say, not only is it an iconic Whangārei calendar event, but a potential career launcher.

“One of the things that has become clear is that fashion is a multi-billion-dollar industry world-wide and a great opportunity for talented designers. You’ve only got to look at what happened with Project Runway New Zealand. It was a massive programme and it underlined the quality of talent we’ve got in New Zealand.

“We’re trying to create an iconic Northland event which showcases amazing local talent and it’s just a great night out.”

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Morris, and Olivia Garelja of Creative Northland, have formed a trust to run the show under.

The trust is called the Tai Tokerau Artisan Fashion Trust and was formed specifically to run fashion-based events. Tim says the vision is to create a Northland fashion week, hosting a number of events, culminating in the Bernina Northland Fashion Awards.

Supporting the Trust to deliver the 2022 event is Dan Black, a well-known Whangārei local with an eye for detail and an awardwinning hair dresser, who joins the team as inaugural creative director, and show judges Dame Denise L’Estrange-Corbet – New Zealand fashion designer and founder of WORLD, Hinurewa te Hau - general manager of Creative Northland, and Leanne Kemp - local artist and wearable art fashion designer.

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“The trust is excited to bring a fresh focus to introducing Northland youth and adults to fashion and wearable art design, and garment creation. Working in conjunction with schools to integrate with their textile programmes, the Trust believes that future careers can be launched, and a vibrant artist community can be supported in the region.”

Fashion and design is a multi-billion-dollar industry worldwide, and former winners of the Bernina Northland Fashion Awards have gone on to work in New York and London, amongst other places.

“The idea is we’re trying to build a bigger portfolio of events that help to foster and showcase fashion and design.”

Categories are reviewed each year. “The popularity changes year-on-year. It’s really hard to predict. We just never know until entries start to come in,” says Tim. The Cosplay category has proven a draw-card

for a wide demographic of entrants and involves re-creating the garments worn by gaming characters or a superhero. “It’s a really cool genre that’s picked up and gives people a chance to create their own version of the characters.”

“An exciting reintroduction for 2022 is the Masquerade category that will be open to entrants up to Year 8. It will be wonderful to have the younger designers on stage and to give them a taste of where their creative talents can lead in future years.”

There will be a mix of general admission and VIP seating for the audience to enjoy the 2.5hour show from, with a capacity of 450 people on the night.

“The audience will experience a choreographed display of the entrants’ outfits, with the show emceed by Charmaine from The Hits Northland. There will be light snacks and a cash bar available and we’re planning mid-show entertainment, courtesy of Creative Northland. The audience will be treated to a high-quality, high-energy experience. It’ll literally be the culmination of all the hard work that’s gone into the designs and creations.”

The show will be held on Saturday August 20 at Forum North in Whangārei, with a matinee at 2pm serving as a dress rehearsal, before the main show begins at 7pm. A presentation to judges takes place two weekends before the show when the judges will discuss creations with the designers. With many of the designers opting to model their own creations, choreography coaching will also be offered, including how to walk a runway, led by this year’s creative director, Dan Black.

Entries have been coming in energetically and close Friday July 22.

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Cosmetic Injectables:

Wrinkle Relaxers V Dermal Fillers For many people, Cosmetic Injectables can be new and seem a bit unknown.

But these treatments are becoming much more common! You may have tons of questions, leaving you not knowing where to start. That’s why for you, we’ve asked the expert team at Caci to answer the questions most of us are curious to know.

What is the difference between Dermal Filler and Anti-wrinkle injectables?

Dermal filler is an injectable gel that provides volume and contouring. Antiwrinkle injectables or wrinkle relaxers are not a filler, this type of injectable relaxes muscle activity and is used to treat moderate to severe lines caused by repeated facial expressions.

How do anti-wrinkle injectables work?

At Caci we use injectables that are a purified protein injected into the muscle, temporarily reducing the action of those targeted muscles and preventing them from moving.

As a result, lines and wrinkles in the skin are softened, giving you a younger, fresher-looking appearance. Customers at Caci often treat the frown, forehead lines and crow’s feet.

How does Dermal Filler work?

Dermal filler is an injectable gel made from hyaluronic acid – a naturally occurring substance in your body. Once injected, the filler instantly plumps up the skin, smoothing away deep lines, folds and wrinkles in the face and adding volume to the cheeks and lips.

Dermal filler can be used to contour the face and the most popular treatment areas at Caci are the cheeks, lips, lines between the nose and outer corners of the mouth (Nasolabial folds), the jawline and those lines from the corners of the mouth to either side of your chin (Marionette lines).

How long do Cosmetic Injectables last for?

For lines and wrinkles, results can take a few days – to two weeks to visibly take effect, and the effects of the anti-wrinkle treatment generally last up to three or four months.

For Dermal Filler, results vary from person to person, but typically last between 6-24 months and are noticeable immediately after the treatment. The team at Caci will check in with you after treatment with a follow-up appointment to review the treatment and ensure you're still satisfied with the results.

Does it hurt?

The injection process is quick and the needles are small and fine, so the treatment hardly hurts at all. You'll likely feel a pinprick, but most customers describe the treatment as being a bit uncomfortable rather than painful. The dermal filler used at Caci; also contains a local anaesthetic that provides more comfort both during and after injection.

Will it look natural?

At Caci, we are aiming to enhance your natural look. Each individual customer has a consultation to discuss their concerns, how the treatments will work and the results.

Each treatment is personalised because we understand that you don’t want to look frozen or overdone and want to simply look and feel your best.

Who performs the treatments?

Our cosmetic medicine treatments are only performed by qualified and highly-trained Registered Nurses, so you can rest assured you're in safe hands.

How much does it cost?

Costs vary depending on the area being treated and these will be discussed at a free consultation. We aim to make Cosmetic Injectables affordable, so we’ve developed a treatment plan called Amerase, with affordable payment plan options to suit your budget, so you can pay off your treatments weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

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Glaucoma The Sneak Thief of Sight!

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Glaucoma is often referred to as the silent thief of sight. Most people experience no symptoms until late in the disease – the damage occurs slowly and progressively, getting worse over a long period of time.

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n estimated 91,000 New Zealanders over the age of 40 currently have glaucoma. What concerns health professionals is that with early detection, blindness from glaucoma is preventable. A glaucoma eye examination can pick up the disease very early and appropriate treatment can halt its progression and preserve sight.

It is estimated around 50% of New Zealanders with the disease, don’t know they have it. With the population ageing, and people living longer, more New Zealanders face the possibility of developing glaucoma. The key message for all New Zealanders revolves around early detection of the disease to prevent blindness.

In glaucoma the optic nerve, which carries visual information to the brain, is damaged.

Vision loss due to glaucoma cannot be restored.

The good news is that with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, the sneak thief of sight can be arrested. You can save yourself from further sight loss.

Glaucoma NZ recommends having an eye examination for glaucoma every five years from the age of 45 and every three years from the age of 60. However, at any age, if you notice changes in your eyesight, then you should have your eyes examined at that time. In addition, if you have risk factors for glaucoma, such as family history, then you may need your eyes checked more frequently.

There is no cure – once sight is lost you can’t get it back. That’s why it’s so important to pick it up early so treatment can stop its progression. If glaucoma is detected, ongoing treatment, and compliance, is vital. 98% of those who comply with their prescribed

treatment for glaucoma will not go blind. That could mean putting in the eye drops every day for the rest of their lives. But it’s a simple thing to do to save precious sight.

Research shows one of the things people fear most in life is going blind. It’s right up there with cancer and heart disease, probably due to the devastating effect blindness can have on quality of life. Studies have shown sight loss is likely to lead to depression, as well as accidents in the home, sometimes resulting in hospitalisation. Then there are the day-today changes like the loss of a driver’s license, or the ability to read, watch movies, or see grandchildren grow up.

Risk Factors • If glaucoma runs in your family, you are 10 times more likely to develop the disease.

• Glaucoma New Zealand advises even young people to talk to older family members about the disease. If they can recall anybody in the family using eye drops on a regular basis, this may indicate they were treating glaucoma.

• Other factors that increase your risk of getting glaucoma include being over the age of 60, short-sightedness (myopia), and a previous eye injury.

Glaucoma New Zealand is a charitable trust, set up to eliminate blindness from glaucoma in New Zealanders. The trust provides free nationwide educational resources, public meetings, and support to those with glaucoma and their families. An important part of their work is ongoing education for health professionals. The Trust also contributes to glaucoma research in New Zealand.

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Health

Protect yourself, and your whānau, from the flu this winter Find your answers to frequently asked questions about the flu vaccine.

What are the benefits of the flu vaccination?

Getting the flu vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others from getting the flu.

• Even if you catch the flu despite having the vaccination, your symptoms are likely to be milder and you are less likely to pass it onto others.

• If you catch the flu, you are likely to have fewer sick days.

• If you are pregnant, it protects you and your baby against the flu.

• By getting the vaccine, you will help protect vulnerable people in your community, such as very young children, older adults and people with longterm health conditions.

Why do I need a flu vaccine every year?

You need to get the flu vaccine every year because each year the flu vaccine is made to match the different strains of flu virus likely to be in New Zealand. Occasionally the vaccine strains are the same for more than one year, but it is still recommended that you have the vaccine each year, as the protection provided by the vaccine lessens over time.

Will the flu vaccine give me the flu?

The vaccine cannot cause the flu because it does not contain any live viruses. The vaccine stimulates an immune response which can include symptoms such as fever, headache and tiredness. This creates immunity but doesn't cause the illness. Most people tolerate the vaccine well.

Any after-effects from the vaccine are usually mild and last 1–2 days. They may include: • Soreness, aching and/or redness at the injection site • Tiredness, feeling a little unwell or having a mild fever.

These are signs that your immune system is working with the vaccine. Contact your doctor if you have any more severe reaction to the flu vaccination or if you are at all concerned.

If I’m fit and healthy, do I need to have the flu vaccine?

Although people with medical conditions like asthma and diabetes are most at risk of complications from the flu, fit and healthy adults, children and infants can still become seriously ill and even die from the flu. Also, healthy people can spread the flu to others around them. So it is recommended that even fit and healthy people get the flu vaccine.

Can I get the flu vaccine if I'm pregnant?

Yes, it is strongly recommended that you get the flu vaccine if you are pregnant. It can be given at any pregnancy stage. Pregnant women are more likely to get severe complications from the flu than non-pregnant women, and it can be dangerous for their unborn baby too. Protection passed from the mother in pregnancy can protect her newborn as well.

The flu vaccine has been proven to have an excellent safety record for both pregnant women and their unborn babies.

Can I get the flu vaccine if I'm breastfeeding?

Yes, you can safely have the vaccine if you are breastfeeding. Getting yourself protected can help prevent you becoming infected and passing the flu on to your baby. Breastfeeding may also offer some protection to the baby. However, babies have more protection if you get vaccinated during pregnancy.

Protect yourself, and your whānau, from the flu this winter

Contact your Māori Health Provider, GP, local pharmacy or visit a DHB Vaccination Hub to arrange your flu vaccination today.

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Immunisation is one way to protect whakapapa.

Put soap on your hands and wash for 20 seconds.

Stay home if you are sick.

Cough and sneeze into your elbow.

Visit www.northlanddhb.org.nz for more information

Can I get the flu vaccine if I have a cold?

Yes, you can still have the vaccine if you have a mild cold. If you are only experiencing a head cold with a runny nose or sniffles without a high fever, it is okay to receive the vaccination.

However, if you are very unwell, wait until you are better. If in doubt, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

Can I have the flu vaccine if I have an allergy to egg?

Yes, the brands of the flu vaccine for the 2022 flu season can be given to people with egg allergy.

Studies have shown that flu vaccines containing one microgram or less of ovalbumin do not trigger anaphylaxis in sensitive people. The residual ovalbumin in one dose of the flu vaccine for the 2022 flu season is below this limit.

Who can get the flu vaccine for free?

The flu vaccine is free for New Zealanders who are: • Māori and Pacific peoples aged 55 and over • Pregnant people (any trimester) • People aged 65 years and older • People aged 6 months to under 65 years with certain medical conditions • Tamariki (children) aged 4 years or younger who have been hospitalised for respiratory illness (or measles) or have a history of significant respiratory illness.

Check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you qualify for a free flu vaccine.

Motoring

BMW revives iconic colours

for 50 Jahre edition M3 Competition

BY ANDREW SLUYS

When it comes to a brand that is known for its colour palette, BMW is one of the most iconic, and the brand is cashing in on this by re-releasing a few of its best-known shades on the newest M3.

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nown as the 2023 BMW M3 Edition 50 Jahre BMW M, these cars will be limited to just 500 units, and be wearing colours taken from previousgeneration M3s.

Starting way back at the beginning of the 3-Series is Cinnabar Red which honours the E30

M3. Next up is the Techno Violet from the E36, and Deep Interlagos Blue from the E46 M3.

Fire Orange III comes from the limited edition Lime Rock Park Edition of the E92 M3, and Limerock Grey which was first found on the F80 M3 CS. BMW nerds will note that Techno Violet and Deep Interlagos Blue were revived exclusively for this special edition car, and aren't found anywhere else through BMW's lineage.

Complimenting these spectacular colours will be a set of Style 826M wheels finished in a matte black finish that isn't available on any other M3.

These 500 cars will also get the '50 Jahre' badges that use BMW's iconic motorsport colours.

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IMOGEN TAYLOR:

Quiet Motel

Imogen Taylor, Blowout, 2022, acrylic on hessian, 80 x 100cm.

Courtesy of the artist and Michael Lett / photography Sam Hartnett.

On show at Whangārei Art Museum May 21 - August 21, 2022, Quiet Motel is an exhibition of contemporary paintings by artist Imogen Taylor.

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n these times, where the world seems anything but quiet and noise has seeped into every crevice like so much static, the lure of a quiet place — however we might imagine it — is a strong one. Imogen Taylor’s Quiet Motel speaks to this collective craving through a dead-of-night romance. There’s more to these paintings than escapism, though. Rendered in night-strokes, these images range from moonlit woods and hearth-glittered estuaries, merrily reflecting one lonesome resident, to fish-strewn bodies reposing in release.

The works utter the kinds of intimate whispers you’d need to be in a quiet place to hear —invitations to step outside the garishly over-lit and over-exposed confines of the tiresome known. They indulge the small, scintillating voice that only admits vulnerability in the infrequent breaths between battles, between meetings, between grocery runs and

workdays and obligatory friendships that leave the subterranean well inside you gruesomely untouched. What do you really need? Taylor asks disarmingly.

In Quiet Motel, Taylor’s characteristic blocks of colour take on a figurative lilt, recognisable forms emerging from various fogs; of lockdown, of depression, of the lorazepam you took to take the edge off of being so god-forsakenly heart-sore. Perhaps from the fog of hunger itself, which can distort reality into unholy semblances of the thing you didn’t know you were missing, cruelly offering an echo of the desired, but never the real in all its glorious thing-ness.

No matter what specific thing fits your bill-of-orientation, history dictates that it’s unlikely you’ll find satisfaction.

Born in Whangārei, Imogen Taylor now lives and works in Auckland. Taylor graduated in 2007 from Elam School of Fine Arts, Auckland with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and in 2010 gained a Post-Graduate Diploma of Fine Arts. Significant solo exhibitions include: Sapphic Fragments, Hocken Collections Uare Taoka o Hākena, Dunedin (2020); Pocket Histories, Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery, Auckland (2018); Social Studies, the Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt (2019) and BODY LANGUAGE, Artspace, Auckland (2015).

In 2019 Taylor was the recipient of the Frances Hodgkins Fellowship and in 2017 she was artist in residence at McCahon house.

Imogen Taylor, Cabin Fever, 2022, acrylic on hessian, 150 x 200cm, courtesy of the artist and Michael Lett / photography Sam Hartnett.

Ready to lay out the welcome mat for visitors now borders have opened and tourism is ramping up are the i-Site’s (left-right): Sharleen Te Amo, Ripeka Hotere and Reana Te Hei.

Welcome mat ready for women’s rugby fans The opening day matches of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2021 (playing in 2022) are drawing closer, and the team at Whangārei's i-SITE Visitor Centre are gearing up!

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porting RWC t-shirts with RWC schedules in hand, they're ready to welcome fans travelling to our district for the long-awaited tournament.

"With borders opening up and tourism increasing, the i-Site is a welcome mat for all visitors to Whangārei, and we're looking forward to sharing information on both the tournament and our beautiful district with excited fans," said manager Reana Te Hei. "Tickets to the games are available online through Ticketek, but some prefer to come to the i-SITE at Tarewa Park and purchase tickets in person. It's also a chance to look

around, talk to us and pick up information about other things they might like to do while they're here.

"Tickets available for the Rugby World Cup include Opening Match Day tickets, Venue Packs (tickets to all matches at a venue) and Team Packs. Tickets for individual matches go on sale from 30 June."

The Rugby World Cup is taking place in Whangārei and Auckland between October 8November 12. Whangārei is hosting three triple headers on October 9, 15 and 22 and a double header quarter final on October 29 at Northland Events Centre. Tickets are just $5 for kids and $10 for adults for General Admission (Terraces and Embankment) and $5 for kids and $15 for adults for the South Grandstand.

Can't wait until October for the RWC? Grab some tickets for the Pacific Four Series event on June 18 with NZ Black Ferns vs USA at 4pm, and Australia vs Canada at 1.30pm at Semenoff Stadium.

Quiet Imogen Whangarei Motel Tay or Art Museum 21 May – 21 Aug.

Onerahi

European fire truck takes up residency at Onerahi Airport

Bombs away at Onerahi

BY JODI BRYANT

After many peaks and dips with air traffic, plus a meandering sea voyage, Whangārei Airport has gained its own resident fire truck.

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hangārei District Airport manager Mike Chubb says it is a requirement by Civil Aviation Authority rules for an airport to have a rescue fire service if it has 700 movements in the busiest three consecutive months by scheduled airlines with aircraft larger than 30 passenger. Every take-off and landing are counted as separate movements.

The airport had been averaging four flights a day and had always been “on the cusp of reaching that trigger”. However, the announcement last July of an extra daily flight “suddenly would shoot us over that threshold”.

The fire truck was funded by Ministry of Transport, who are 50/50 shareholders with Whangārei District Council. It was duly ordered from Germany but, as it was making its own drawn-out voyage to New Zealand, flights had dipped due to Covid.

“When notified, we expected to qualify in about September but the Covid lockdown and border closure from Auckland meant the delay of the extra service. Indeed, many services were reduced. After the borders opened midDecember, we had a sudden surge and we got pretty close to meeting the criteria. However, things settled down and a lot of flights reduced over the initial Omicron outbreak.

“In April, we have finally started to settle in with most flights – including the extra one operating.”

The threshold was reached around the time the vehicle eventually arrived. The original departure date of early November had been shifted to mid-December after changing route due to likely delays via Singapore. However, after travelling to South Hampton, then Belgium, it finally got underway December 28 where it went around Cape Hope to Durban and waited 10 days, before giving up and continuing to Freemantle, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and finally Auckland, says Mike. “(It was a) real milk run. Each port, except Auckland, had a waiting queue. It was a huge relief to finally have it here.”

The Northland Aviation fire crew, from left: Paul Edwardson, Ingo Junge, Michael Chubb, Dane Ronayne, Peter Woolston and Steve Jennings. (Absent: Gareth Worswick and James Gurnick.)

Patu ahi tahi (Fight Fire One), as it was named, was consequently fitted out and sign-written. It is a five-year-old 4x4 chassis ex demo unit built in Austria for the British market and holds 3600l of water and, unlike normal urban fire engines, carries 450l of foam concentrate and also has dry powder.

“When the button is pushed, it squirts out foam at the same time as water from two extinguishers. It squirts it 30m and the truck can be driven while shooting it,” explains Mike. “Foam is an ideal extinguisher for fuel and makes water much more effective.”

Eight of the Northland Aviation employees, including Mike, are qualified to operate the pump equipment. He said the fire truck would be used as a first responder before back-up from the neighbouring fire service arrived.

“The whole idea is that we can get to any part of the airport within three minutes and put a foam protection blanket around the cabin. Then FENZ (Fire Emergency New Zealand) should arrive shortly after and provide extra man power and resources to help with rescue and total extinguishment of any fire.”

To date, he says, there has never been a big accident, though the occasional small incident, such as smoke in the cockpit due to an electrical wire fault.

“Touch wood, we should never use this truck.”

Meanwhile, it is causing quite the stir in Onerahi where it has been on display prompting passersby to stop in their tracks.

“It’s used for training and gets a lot of polishing and has a lot of hoo-ha over it.”

BY JODI BRYANT

Following a lengthy delay, it was finally bomb’s away off Onerahi’s newly-installed pontoon… and then winter set in.

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he first bombs off the Onerahi pontoon community project were suspended with the delay of resource consent following alleged complaints from neighbours. However, the green light was granted in April for the project, originally due for completion before Christmas.

The project was the combined voluntary efforts of various community members, including the Onerahi Fire Brigade, under the name of E Tu Onyx. The idea was to provide an opportunity for young people to be active.

After being launched and towed to its position alongside the small jetty at the Johnson St end of Beach Rd, a blessing was held, before locals performed their first leap.

Spokesperson Mike Chubb says launch day was the first day of school holidays – a beautiful day with lots of people about. “But the tide was out at midday so we didn’t expect a lot of action the first week. Then it got colder and rained.”

Few had used it since but it was expected to be popular, come the warmer season.

He says, a number of residents had reservations about the pontoon, likely caused by the memory of when the adjacent jetty was installed 25 years ago.

“I remember when that went in. It caused a bit of a hoo-ha at first. There was some noise and vandalism but then it settled down and the same thing would happen (with the pontoon).”

# A secondary support vehicle, called Rua, has also just arrived. This will have equipment on board to support the main appliance and will be used in a medical emergency at the terminal. Mike says it will be a major asset as it will be suitable for non-airfield aircraft accidents in hard-toreach places. It, too, is funded by MOT.

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Onerahi

Today’s children continuing legacy for future kids

BY JODI BRYANT

When Charlie Devonshire embarked on developing a bare paddock at Onerahi Primary School, he couldn’t have imagined that 70 years later, today’s children would be continuing his legacy while honouring his name

The new pontoon at Onerahi. Photo: Nicolas Connop

He added that residents were also concerned about rubbish and parking problems.

So far residents’ concerns hadn’t been realised, though he acknowledged it was the end of the season.

“Despite the reservations of some residents, I think it was awesome that the community at large provided this pontoon. Something we don’t see as much as in the past. Plenty complain about the young not keeping fit or playing outside. Well I think they want to but we have to provide for them and this project, while a bit of hard work, certainly is a start.”

The flotation device for the 3mx4m pontoon was donated by Whangārei District Council and local businesses contributed various parts with labour being carried out by the E Tu Onyx group.

The location was chosen because of its lack of current, as a safe place to swim. Located around 50m from the jetty, it would only be usable at high tide – around four hours a day – which he believed would peak fortnightly weekends.

“It’s a nice safe place for children to have some fun,” he says, adding that it was a lot safer than the jetty further round where people jump off.

The pontoon drew a mixed response from the online community with some questioning its positioning. However, many were in support, citing it a “great gift to the community” and: “How cool for Onyx. This will be on my ‘to-do’ list on the next warm day out with the whanau”.

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ast month, over 300 native trees were planted at Onerahi Primary School as part of the Matariki Tu Rākau One Billion Trees Project, honouring heroes in our community. It is a national project with the goal of planting a billion trees by 2028.

Deputy principal Grace Williams says the school chose Charlie because the former teacher had made a significant contribution to the community. Charlie Devonshire was a world-renowned tree expert, botanist and conservationist responsible for many of the trees currently planted at the school and around the community.

Says Grace: “We saw this as a great opportunity and the teachers asked the kids what they wanted in their school environment and they love trees. They love climbing them, swinging from them, caring for them, conserving them and growing

The students got stuck into the planting.

them and they wanted a big bush area so the plan was constructed with the kids – this was their voice.”

She explains that the children had been upset over some earlier necessary tree removal so they decided to integrate it into their education which was also in line with their Garden to Table kaupapa.

“The kids wanted a circular outdoor learning space where they could actually go to the forest and learn.”

Both past and present pupils and staff attended the tree planting, along with members of the community. Following a blessing, there were speeches from those who remembered Charlie, before it was time to get hands dirty and begin planting.

Says Grace: “I thought (the kids) would be over the planting and mulching but, no, they wanted to be out there for the long haul and share with their family.

“The kids loved getting out there and putting their ideas into action and learning as they went. It really was neat to see the children out there in different contexts and having the opportunity to shine and learn how to plant and care for trees, while involving the local community.

“I think it was about actually using our kids’ voices to extend what was important to them and honour what was already established here

by Charles Devonshire around caring for our environment and planting for our future and nurturing that. They were able to see their vision, which was linked to the past.”

Charlie Devonshire moved to Northland with his wife and daughter teaching at various schools, including Onerahi Primary for 13 years, until his retirement in 1963.

He also spent many hours looking after the reserve at Tamaterau, near his house, where the hall is situated, which included cleaning up beach-goers’ rubbish and chasing away noisy teenagers. It is believed he died during one of these night-time checks of the reserve in September 1986. His ashes were spread in the reserve which Whangārei District Council named Devonshire Park. A plaque was placed there to commemorate the work he carried out in the area. It names him custodian of the park with the Māori text translating to: “A gentleman held in high regard by Māori and Pakeha”.

Following his death, Onerahi Primary had a tree planting service around 1987 and erected a “Devonshire Grove” sign. However, it is believed much of this was lost with the construction of the adjacent roundabout. A new plaque was placed with last month’s planting.

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5 health consequences that stem from unrelenting pressure and urgency For too many women, it doesn’t seem to matter if they have two things to do or 200, they are in a pressing rush to do it all.

Yet for most, it rarely feels as if they are in control, or on top of any of it. Many feel overwhelmed, stressed and rushed to the point where it is affecting their physical and emotional health. But what this rush is communicating to our body – in the driving of relentless stress hormone production – is changing the face of women’s health as we know it. Here are five health consequences that stem from being in a pressing rush to get through a never-ending to-do list.

1. Hormonal havoc Whether during the menstruation years or in the lead up to menopause and beyond, the rush impacts on our body’s sex hormone balance - you may experience heavy, clotty periods, sore breasts, mood swings, period pain, PMS, cravings, bloating, fluid retention and brain fog, hot flushes, irritability, night sweats, sleeplessness and/or vaginal dryness. These symptoms are a sign of hormonal imbalance in the body, contributed to by ongoing stress hormone production.

2. Irritable bowel syndrome Food isn’t supposed to bloat us, and yet for around one in five women in New Zealand and Australia, it’s common to regularly experience cramping, alternating diarrhoea and constipation, bloating, and nausea.

Stress hormones resulting from stress, anxiety or constant worrying are often key players driving this.

3. Unexplained weight gain Many women share with me the frustration of gaining weight no matter what they eat or how

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they move. Or maybe, despite significant efforts to shift body fat, nothing seems to budge. Cortisol, our chronic stress hormone, breaks muscle down and as a result, can slow our metabolic rate.

4. Fatigue We’ve grown accustomed to feeling listless and lethargic and using caffeine and sugar to prop us up to get through the day. If you are feeling wired yet tired or have a bone deep fatigue, this is most likely your body protesting to the pace you’re asking it to live at without sufficient downtime and nourishment.

5. Poor sleep Whether a busy mind prevents you from falling asleep, or you wake up through the night repeatedly, sleep challenges are a sure sign that your body is too wired to let you rest. Your body simply won’t let you get true restorative rest if it believes you’re in danger (which stress hormones signal).

Small steps can result in large pay-offs when it comes to your sense of calm, wellbeing and your happiness. Take a step in the direction of the change you want to foster in your life – sometimes other bigger shifts will stem from that.

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hen the young Archibald Clapham immigrated from the UK to New Zealand in the early 20th century and settled with his family in Whangārei, he couldn’t have foreseen that his passion for collecting clocks and music boxes would lead to the establishment of one of the most famous museums in the Southern Hemisphere.

Archie, as he was affectionately known, had an engineering background and loved to tinker with his clocks. He was the chairman of the Horological Institute of New Zealand, his collection grew and was known internationally.

His collection of timepieces was first displayed in his home and presented by him with his trademark enthusiasm and humour.

Archie sold 400 of his timepieces for a nominal sum to the local Council in 1961, and the following year the museum proper was opened.

The collection has been housed in a number of Whangārei locations over the decades but the redevelopment of the Town Basin in the late 1990s saw Claphams National Clock Museum move into its purpose-built premises.

The collection, through donations, loans, and purchases, has grown to over 1400 objects.

The team at Claphams Clocks is proud to be a part of the 60th Anniversary celebrations and look forward to welcoming you. With an informative introduction and amusing demonstration of our most interesting pieces, we will show you our hidden gem in the Town Basin.

Younger visitors can enjoy a clock hunt in the museum and find many unusual timepieces to entertain them.

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HIHIAUA CULTURAL CENTRE

Puanga Rising, Stage Two Rising Untitled Necklace by Christine Cook

angar Gallery is proud to promote local artists. Owners Megan and Barry Squire support emerging local artists while also stocking work from established artists. The gallery hosts exhibitions throughout the year with Megan and Barry working closely with the artist to create a professional outcome. There is a variety of work available to view, including prints, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, glass and jewellery.

Megan and Barry have considerable experience in the Northland art scene and can offer personalised expert advice to the discerning buyer. They are happy to provide information about artists and their work. Every aspect of the art purchase is covered from sourcing the artwork, to framing, delivery and installation in the buyer’s home.

Their gallery is open business hours, or may be viewed outside of these hours by appointment. Alternatively, a selection of their artists’ work can be viewed by visiting the online gallery www.hangarart.nz.

This month at Hihiaua Cultural Centre we are celebrating the beginning of the Māori new year, signaled in the North by the rising of Puanga (Rigel).

P East wind on steps to Heaven by Barry Squire

I am not the Torso of Yesterday by Peter Bradburn

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uanga is a time for our communities to reflect on, heal from, and close the year that has been. A time to put to rest all that is useless and renew anything we choose to carry into the new year. Once the work to close the old has been done, the work to prepare and make space for the new begins.

We opened our Puanga Exhibition on June 1 to celebrate the season. The exhibition showcases artists from around Northland who have drawn their inspiration from the time and season that is Puanga and follow closely on Fragments, a sell-out exhibition of works by Theresa Reihana. The public are welcome to view the exhibition until the end of June.

We hope that it will inspire your own reflections about the last year and some plans for the year ahead.

The beginning of a new Māori year has coincided well with swelling momentum for the development of Stage 2 of the Hihiaua Cultural Centre. The trust is grateful to have recently acquired ownership of both Hihiaua and the old A’fare building next door, to accelerate the forward momentum

with planning and to access promised funding from the Provincial Growth Fund and the Whangārei District Council (WDC).

Stage 1 of Hihiaua was completed in 2019 and our focus on manaakitanga (generosity), whanaungatanga (relationships), and putting our local community first, has helped us to create a collaborative and welcoming space where young, up-and-coming, and Māori artists and community groups can thrive.

By increasing the footprint of our current space through the building of Stage 2 we can continue to provide to the community an inclusive, accessible, and multipurpose cultural centre in Whangārei where all cultures are recognised, welcomed, and valued, artists can learn, create, and exhibit, and Te Taitokerau kapa haka can thrive.

The Hihiaua Cultural Centre Trust are thankful for the support from the local community, WDC, Te Puni Kokiri, Foundation North, Lotteries, Creative Northland and the Provincial Growth Fund. Keep an eye on our Hihiaua Cultural Centre Facebook page and Instagram for more information and updates, and remember to dress warmly when you visit this month.

GIN IS IN!

BY JOANNE GREEN

London Dry from New Zealand, how can that be?

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ou could be forgiven for being confused as to why you are drinking a London Dry Gin which has been distilled in New Zealand or in any other corner of the globe for that matter. The term ‘London Dry’ determines the style of gin, rather than its geographic origin and is also a mark of the quality of the gin. To be classified ‘London Dry’, all the botanicals must be of natural plant origin and added through the redistillation process, with no further additions, except for water and the tiniest amount of sugar. Any sweetness in the gin will derive from the botanicals, rather than sugar added, which explains the ‘Dry’. Another vital factor is the ABV (alcohol by volume), which must remain above 37.5%ABV. Any changes in the ABV will alter the flavour profile. A change as small as 0.5%ABV can

have a dramatic effect, by bringing one of the botanicals to the fore and/or pushing another to the rear. This is just a part of the distilling process where the alchemy skills of the distiller will shine.

Last month, we started to look at botanicals and the unique flavour they add to the gin. Let’s take a look at a few more.

Lemon The peel of the fruit is used to flavour gin, not the flesh. The skin contains a higher content of the flavor-rich oils. Many of the lemons used are from Andalucía in Southern Spain, where they are peeled by hand and dried in the sun.

Not surprisingly, lemon peel offers a fresh, citrusy, lemony flavour to gin with an element of sweetness.

Liquorice Don’t think Allsorts, the liquorice in gin is from the dried root of the plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, which, in fact, is a legume. The flavour

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is woodier and, although sweet, it’s not as obviously sweet like the lolly. When used in distillation, it contributes an oily texture increasing the spirit’s viscosity and making for a pleasant feel in the mouth. The liquorice flavour tends to be carried better in gins with a higher ABV. Cardamom The cardamom plant is grown in Malabar a region of SW India. There are two varieties green and black. The green is more commonly used as the flavour is considered more delicate.

Seeds are extracted from the pod and ground.

Cardamom imparts a spicy, citrusy flavour with an element of eucalyptus.

GIN REVIEW Last month we featured Papaka Road Gin from Ngunguru, and what a great time I have had sampling four of their offerings not in one night I might add!

Papaka Road is a real back yard initiative. Mike and Beth Churcher kicked the kids out of their playhouse and set up their micro distillery. They have utilised every square inch and every step of the distillation and bottling happens there. All of their gins are really very good; the Barrel aged, and the Classic have recently won bronze at the 2022 NZ Spirit Awards.

The Barrel aged makes an excellent sipping gin. Served over ice, you will taste a smooth, indulgent mix of smoky and spicy or enjoy as you wish, it will hold its own in any cocktail. The Flutterby (love that name) is for those of you who prefer a gin, well, less ginny.

Infused with Solberries, yes Solberries, they give a delicious berry flavour while the Butterfly Pea Flowers make the gorgeous purple colour. Just add your favourite tonic (I enjoyed it with Fever Tree Mediterranean) and watch the magic happen!

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If you're looking to add a touch of Hamptons style to your home, you're in luck. This classic style is easy to achieve and can be adapted to suit any space.

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n this article, we will give you some essential tips for decorating your home in Hamptons style. So, whether you want to create a coastal oasis or simply add a touch of summery elegance, keep reading for some inspiration!

Create a relaxed ambiance The Hamptons style is all about creating a relaxed and elegant ambiance. To achieve this look, start with a neutral colour palette. Think whites, creams, and light blues. Then, add in some natural materials such as wood and rattan. And don't forget the stripes! Whether you opt for nautical navy or summery sky blue, stripes are a must-have in any Hamptonsinspired space.

Clean lines and stylish additions Another key element of Hamptons style is furniture with clean lines. Opt for pieces that are simple yet stylish. A good rule of thumb is to choose furniture that you would find in a chic beach house. Think wicker chairs, slipcovered sofas, and reclaimed wood coffee tables.

When it comes to Hamptons style decor, less is more. That means avoiding clutter and keeping your space feeling light and airy. So, ditch the knick-knacks and focus on a few key pieces that will make a statement. A beautiful vase, a piece of art, or a stylish lamp are all great options.

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• Place windows strategically to let in lots of natural light.

• Keep walls crisp and white.

• Use oversize furniture to create a sense of luxury and relaxation.

• Hang classic curtains – Hamptons style is all about classic elegance.

• Use coastal colours to complement your crisp white primary palette.

• Add plantation shutters for a touch of luxury and sophistication.

• Curate some Nautical themed decorations that tie in with your overall theme.

• Install timber floorboards as they add warmth and character.

• Use wainscoting to add texture and interest to the walls.

Finally, don't forget the finishing touches.

Hamptons style is all about creating a relaxed and inviting space. So, add some plush throws and cushions, light some scented candles, and bring in some greenery. These simple steps will transform your space into a Hamptons haven that you can enjoy all year round!

We hope you found these tips helpful! Now it's time to start planning your Hamptonsinspired space. Happy decorating.

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After 39 years in business in Whangarei you would think everyone would know who we are and what we do but we still get customers that have never heard of us.

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hen they leave the Frazerhurst and Weathermater® showroom, they are happy. We get comments such as: “What a lovely showroom.”

“What an amazing range of product.”

“Thank you. You have been so helpful.”

And then there are the testimonials from our happy customers.

We love to hear from everyone after their jobs are finished. Even if it is something they

are not so happy with. Then we can investigate and get it sorted and learn for next time.

We want all our customers to leave feeling like they mattered to us, feeling like one of the family.

That is what Frazerhurst Curtains and Blinds is - a family-owned business, right here in Whangārei - with a passion for providing personal service.

We strive to provide expertise across the window furnishing range both indoors and out, from budget to boutique.

Alongside our extensive drapery options, we are the local agent for New Zealand Weathermaster®. Most of the products are made in New Zealand or Australia so we are confident in the quality. We have a particular

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Weathermaster are the masters at both indoor and outdoor window furnishings, including shutters, awnings and drop screens for exterior weather control, as well as a full range of indoor blinds and shutters.

Here at Frazerhurst, we pride ourselves on our professionalism, great service and excellent product knowledge. We stand by our products. Our job is not done until the customer is happy.

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How to bring yellow into your home Follow the yellow brick road to adventure and happiness with this sunshine colour that’s uplifting, radiant and, unsurprisingly, gaining popularity.

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ellow is one colour that will guarantee to lift your mood. Associated with warmth, hope and happiness – it’s a joyful tone that will elevate any room to stunning effect.

With the cheerful effect this colour has on our emotions, it’s a go-to for those wanting an interior that celebrates positivity and good energy. Thus, we’re eager to bring it into our homes. You can enjoy how this warming hue radiates during the daytime, before sitting back and getting cosy within its comforting elegance in the evenings.

Start your mornings the right way with a dose of yellow on your bedroom walls; invigorating yellows include the orange-yellow

of Resene Golden Glow. When paired with white trims, the entire scheme resonates with freshness and crispness.

Turmeric, mustard and marigold tones are deeper forms of yellow, with more of a golden foundation. These colours bring an earthly energy to a home, and such ochre tones are gaining prominence and popularity with their cosy, protective feel and inherent character.

The warming gold of Resene Tulip Tree, the honey of Resene Galliano or yellow orange of Resene Buttercup are relaxing and calming.

This is ideal for kitchens where you can wake up to breakfast in a warm glow of colour or in a comfortable living room where you can relax within this nurturing hue.

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Grubbier, darker versions are also taking the limelight, such as the rich ochre of Resene Pirate Gold or the intense Resene Fuel Yellow.

These resonate well with pops of indigo, brownbased off-white and rich taupe.

Golden yellows will give your home a pickme-up feel, especially with Resene Golden Sand or Resene Chenin. For a softer, more buttery feel adopt shades such as Resene Mellow Yellow, Resene Essential Cream or Resene Chamois.

If a bright, intense citrus tone is more suited, go for the lime-based Resene Canary, paired with violet-pink of Resene Ballerina, the retro-inspired blue of Resene Bowie and the blue-toned grey of Resene Bali Hai. Or if buttery yellows are more to your liking, use the sweet tones of Resene Sweet Corn or the toasted yellow of Resene Moonbeam.

Pale tones such as Resene Moon Glow or Resene First Light have also claimed their place in modern settings with their delightful barely-there tones. Resene Moon Glow pairs beautifully with Resene Tara or Resene Barley White. Resene First Light has a hint of green, Resene Half Melting Moment exudes a golden sunshine and the soft pastel of Resene Cornfield is gentle and pretty. All of these subtle yellows bring a cheerful setting to a bedroom without overpowering it. Combined with plenty of texture for interest and fresh white trims, this will result in a quiet sanctuary that speaks volumes.

Yellows will intensify the more you use. If in doubt, choose the lighter of the options you are planning. Or if you aren’t ready for a completely yellow interior on all four walls, then start with small steps by way of scattered spots of colour.

Yellow accents play an elegant and refined role when placed within a backdrop of taupe and

whites. Colour-block your walls with taupe and white and then tie in yellow cushions or throws to enliven your setting.

Accents can enrich your interior in other ways too – create a stand-out feature in your pale bathroom with a yellow vanity. Or make your staircase rail pop by painting it a yellow, or a single door in your home a beautiful buttercup hue. These unexpected elements of yellow have a positive effect, bringing a new energy to an otherwise plain aesthetic. It shakes things up, preventing your interior from being too safe.

Alternatively, if you have rich yellow walls, accent colours such as charcoal, black or rich brown will provide a modern, chic effect. Or bring in earthy terracotta and soft browns for a more grounded feel.

One perfect partner is grey, which helps balance out yellow beautifully. The restrained nature of grey calms down the intensity of yellow, while the cheerful disposition of yellow adds another dimension to grey. The result is a harmonious point between warm and grey.

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Remember, you can complement your chosen yellow with beautiful blinds or curtains.

Plain or patterned, these can be made out of new fabric or with vintage materials, tying in with other textiles within the room for a graphic effect that will add another impressive dimension to the space. A large-scale pattern will bring a wow-factor to the room, while a gentle graphic will ensure the space feels restful and relaxing.

Many of us love a bit of pattern in our homes.

While it’s easy to apply this to our living rooms and bedrooms with cushions and bedspreads, Resene Wallpaper is another option.

If you find a wallpaper in a yellow print, team it with a yellow paint that complements it for a harmonious look. You can paint your shelves and trims in this sunny hue, surrounding your wallpapered walls. Choose a yellow that is a tone-darker and apply it to your dining chairs or a wooden occasion chair in the lounge for a statement.

Also, consider the light levels in the room you’re applying yellow to. If your room receives little natural light, your yellow might appear dirty and not as attractive as you’d initially

thought. Spaces that get plenty of afternoon sun will glow with clarity.

If you have a study that you aren’t naturally drawn to, a coat of yellow on the walls, desk and chair can turn it into a stimulating workspace. Bring in accents of tangerine and grass green with painted picture frames, a notice board or bookshelves and you’ll change the way you approach work.

With all of these yellow shades available to choose from, there’s no excuse not to transform your home into an optimistic, lively interior.

From mustard to citrus, buttercup to pale, yellow is the ultimate way to brighten up your home. So, bring the sunshine in!

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The Flip on Mattresses:

When to Buy and How Long to Hold Investing in your dream sleep can pay dividends for your health, and once you’ve found the right mattress, the thought of replacing it will be the last thing on your mind. A mattress is a long-term hold, not a life-long hold and there is a sweet spot for when it’s time to trade it in.

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utting ties with your bed is often shuffled to the bottom of the to-do list. It’s a big-ticket item and, let’s be honest, a bit of a snoozy task. You can’t take your friends for a spin on it (usually) or wear it out at an important occasion.

However, sleep is a cornerstone of good health; a good night’s kip has a positive effect on our mood, stress and weight regulation so it’s important we get plenty.

Quality plays a big factor when it’s time to retire your mattress. Those with advanced technology and superior materials can be still holding strong and providing excellent longterm support, while those of cheaper quality can roll over before they’re only a few years old, if used every night.

Depending on which bed you’ve purchased, we recommend reviewing your snooze every few years. Check in with yourself to reflect on whether you are still feeling well-rested each morning. A quality bed should last a long time.

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At BedsRus, our mattresses are covered by three, five or 10-year warranties, depending on the model of mattress, and with Sleepyhead’s most trusted award-winning brand seven years running, you can be confident your bed will last the distance.

And it’s not just the longevity of materials and features that can start to affect your sleep as the years go on. Think about your sight, your health, your nutrition. All of these needs change year on year as we get older. Just as a glasses prescription won’t be as accurate five years down the track, the same goes for the support you need from your bed. This is why we always recommend speaking to a bed specialist, who will tailor-fit your next bed, to your individual life stage and sleep needs.

Here are four signs it’s time to trade up to better snooze: • Morning fog Bright-eyed and bushy tailed no more? Your dated mattress could be to blame. Over time, mattresses become the host for allergens and dust mites, who seek solace in warm, humid environments. This can introduce new allergy symptoms or worsen pre-existing ones — like coughing, congestion and watery-eyes — that interrupt your blissful slumber.

• Thrills and spills We’re for the moments spent in the bedroom, which often extend far beyond sleep. From breakfast in bed, to sick days under the covers, watching the goal-winning try, to more energetic pursuits; there’s plenty of opportunities for your mattress to wear the impact. Spills and stains are almost inevitable and are a strong indicator of how hygienic your

sleeping surface may be, as they ultimately impact your health and immunity.

• Waking up stiff If you’re waking up with muscle or back stiffness, you may no longer be getting the support you need from your mattress. Although many mattress cores — whether spring, latex or foam — flaunt durability, bearing the weight of a full-grown human takes its toll over the years and can have your body feeling a little weathered too.

• Interrupted snooze Struggling to sleep through the night is a potential sign your mattress isn’t offering the comfort it used to — especially if you find you

sleep better elsewhere. Partner disturbance can play a big role in this too; an old mattress tends to accentuate every movement, while a new one is better at minimizing the effects felt from tossing and turning. Check your mattress for lumps, bumps and valleys, even small ones can have a big impact on your slumber.

Over a decade, you’ll clock up nearly 30,000 hours of sleep in your bed. Although a new bed may seem to be a significant investment, a quality one should last those thousands of sleep hours, not to mention the few hundred more for other extracurricular activities.

In addition, a mattress protector is a small investment for significant returns; prolonging the life of your mattress by offering an added

layer of protection from allergens, dust mites, spills and stains.

Age is just a number, unless you’re a mattress — Sleep on that next time you wonder if you are losing the fight on fatigue during the day.

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Line Up! How To Add Pizzazz To Your Interiors With All-Season Stripes Emma Gleason makes a case for this classic pattern.

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here’s a lot to be said for colour, its mood-elevating qualities, and the deeply personal preferences we have for it.

So, as we look to an alternative to algorithmic minimalism, why not explore stripes to add some flair to your home?

Though far more interesting than a plain, flat wall, there’s something inherently classic about striped interiors — with the pattern used by numerous design movements and spawning many decorating trends throughout history, and indeed found in homes and buildings around the world, from preppy American apartments and rustic Mediterranean houses to the high-gloss walls of India.

Though simple in theory — after all, it’s just lines — stripes come in a plethora of incarnations, with the ability to be nostalgic, retro, modern and everything in between.

A classic use of stripes in upholstery and wallpaper.

Just a dash can be enough For those wanting a more restrained approach, stripes do well as an accent in the home. An accessible textile pattern — stripes can be woven or printed — it’s a popular choice for soft furnishings like curtains, floor coverings and upholstery (stripes hide stains and signs of wear more than a plain colour). The effect can be kitsch, elegant or rustic, like the pastoral appeal of butcher stripes and repurposed flour sacks, and stripes can work with myriad different interior styles — from the classical and baroque, to the mid-century, 80s-inspired, and modernist.

It’s an ephemeral way to personalise your place For renters or those looking to add a more temporary injection of stripes to their homes, the dining room is excellent territory; striped tablecloths, those Fog Linen serving trays, classic bistro plates with the thin stripe around the edge (find these on eBay) and those distinctive striped bowls, available locally at Studio of Tableware, are all charming ways to add extra flavour to your table setting. Or bring some lines to the bedroom, with linen in preppy Bengal stripes or a vibrant Bayadere.

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Stripes can bring life to your interior There’s wholesome energy and a vacation vibe to certain stripes — especially the wider variety, like Cabana stripes, and those that include crisp white. Calling to mind awnings, umbrellas and beach towels, stripes can take you away, and help you tap into the recent re-emergence of Mediterranean-inspired style. The romance of travel, even when approximated, never goes out of fashion, and it’s not for nothing that Missoni stripes have become synonymous with luxury travel.

Speaking of health and vitality, there’s a sportiness to stripes too, with the print being intrinsic to the codes of preppy style — rugby

shirts, boatsheds, and Ralph Lauren Home’s influential range of decor.

Beige is boring. Why not have some fun with your home?

Striped walls lend themselves to an eclectic interior. Their robust appearance makes them a worthy counter for bright colours and other patterns, and they can help tie a wide range of different elements together decisively. Get inspired by the Memphis Group’s dynamic creations, the op-art stripes in Polly Maggoo (1966), or the vibrant work of Delhibased Renesa architects (pictured). Feeling particularly bold? Why not paint your floor!

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BY LAURA HEYNIKE

Check for products made from sustainable forests, up-cycle or choose NZ-made items.

COMMENT: The role of sustainability in design is like a tap you can turn on and off as much as you want.

Some would argue that’s not true sustainable design as your intention should be as environmentally responsible as possible, but reality is a consequence that we must factor in.

The lifecycle chain of imported product isn’t even a consideration for most wholesalers as the demand from consumers in furniture, furnishings and textiles hasn’t caught up to our mindset that we practise in the supermarket.

If you buy a sofa from one of the big furniture franchises in New Zealand, I can guarantee that the timber for the frame isn’t

from a forestry stewardship programme, the fabric isn’t made from recycled fibres, the foam has a high level of toxicity and in general the piece will last about 10 years before hitting the landfill.

But you still buy the sofa because it’s a good price. Otherwise, what is the alternative and what environmental features should I be looking for?

Know your wood – Getting to know your wood options is a good place to start.

When it comes to tables or flooring, there is a big environmental selection available to you. Keep an eye out for products that have been made from sustainable forests. These stewardship programmes keep a strict regulation on the amount cut down and replaced to help slow down the depletion of carbon. The trucks and processes are generally all recorded with an environmental footprint however, loses its way once it gets distributed to factories.

Bamboo is a good one to look out for - a fast-growing wood and very durable. Reclaimed wood is a way for you to get a unique piece in your home. My dining, coffee, console and entertainment unit are all reclaimed wood and somehow it doesn’t look too eclectic.

I once made two large dining tables for a client from old Rimu wood that was salvaged from a building’s floorboards in the Christchurch earthquakes. It was restored, sanded and they will always have a piece of Christchurch history with them.

You can always up-cycle – See what you can up-cycle from antique or op-shops.

Some of these wooden pieces are made with extremely good quality hardwood and, with a bit of love, can be made into a statement piece in your home. Be careful of composite woods such as MDF that have been coated with lacquer or a heated plastic wrap. You will often find these on kitset pieces and have a high level of toxins to harden the cheap composite.

This way they have control on the materials, dimensions, environmental impact and quality.

These New Zealand-made pieces are crafted to be timeless inside and out. They are the types of products that would end up in your holiday home to carry out another 10 years of its lifespan and still look good.

With New Zealand-made products, you can choose the type of foam, steel, hardware and fabrics which all have an element of serviceability should it need to be repaired instead of discarded.

Use sustainable materials – To finish off, the more buyer awareness of asking questions and making conscious decisions, the more we will have greater environmentally-responsible options to choose from.

Greenstar buildings have certainly put us in the right direction. If you aren’t going through a Greenstar build, push back on your designers to see if there is a more sustainable material option at a similar price.

Quite often there is if they look. But we also need to follow through with interior finishes, decor and furniture to start to shift the cheap and cheerful narrative to one that can be disassembled, recycled or reused for another generation to enjoy.

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Once you’ve achieved the fresh look you’re after for your home, you and your family can relax and enjoy it for years to come.

ARMCHAIRS AND OCCASIONAL CHAIRS Introducing an armchair or occasional chair can be a great addition to a room, adding some colour, a fresh style, or just some practicality.

At Danske Mobler, we offer a wide range of styles and upholstery options so you can match your individual taste and comfort. You can choose from a fabric, wooden, modern, traditional, velvet, Scandinavian style or leather armchair, with recliner options available too.

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Accents, like cushions, throw rugs, floor rugs, lamps, or even home décor, like wall art, can provide a welcome pop of colour, pattern and texture, making a huge difference to your space and the vibe it gives you.

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