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SUMMER DRESSES Come in and view our latest collection of summer dresses! Plus a huge range of jewellery in store now! Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5.00pm, Sat 9am - 3pm Sun 10am – 3pm Ph 430 2040, 89 Cameron Street WHANGAREI www.himalayantradingpost.co.nz
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PREMIUM EYE-CARE AND EYEWEAR Stunning new sunglasses for summer! Support a New Zealand designer by shouting yourself a pair of Andrea Moore sunglasses, now in-store at Visualeyez. Featuring 24 carat gold plated hinges, in classic, retro and contemporary designs with standard or mirrored lenses. A great gift for a special woman this Christmas at $365. Also available; Sass & Bide, Oroton, Bolle, Adidas and Superdry sunglasses. Corner of Bank & Cameron Streets (Fishers the Jewellers are next door to us) www.visualeyez.co.nz Ph: 4389984
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DRESSES FOR EVERY OCCASION Come in and discover how affordable luxury can be at Red Ruby. We stock a premium collection of high quality garments and dresses to ‘WOW’ your special day. If you are unsure of what to wear, don’t worry – our professional style consultant is in store to help youwith tips on colour, shape and size. Red Ruby Luxury Fashion Boutique, 71 Cameron Street, Whangarei. Phone: 438 7770 Email: whangareiredruby@xtra.co.nz
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FOR ALL YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS & DECORATIONS Trade Aid stock Christmas tree decorations, nativity scenes, household festive decorations, gift wrap, cards, and of course gifts for the whole family, handmade by artisans from around the world. December opening hours: Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm Sat – 9am – 4pm Sun – 10am – 2pm, 4pm the 21st Late night shopping Thursday the 18th, open 9am – 8:30pm
The Strand Shopping Centre, Whangarei Phone 4385799 Find us on Facebook: Whangarei Trade Aid
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FOR MORE CHRISTMAS IDEAS SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 28 Kitchenaid Mixer Artisan range. Available in 21 different colours. 5 year warranty – parts & labour. Northland Hospitality, 106 Lower Dent Street, Whangarei Open Mon-Fri 8am-4.30pm, Sat 9am - 1pm www.northlandhospitality.co.nz
6. LONGVIEW ESTATE WINES
GREAT GIFT IDEAS Buy your loved ones what they really want and deserve for Christmas! Or even get the boss to shout a few for that end of year party! Wedding season is upon us, so why not use White Diamond or Port as the “toast wine” for your special day! Longview Estate, 5 mins south of Whangarei on SH1 Ph 09 438 7227. www.longviewwines.co.nz
7. NZ FUDGE FARM
INDULGE SWEET TREATS! Indulge yourself or someone special with an array of both NZ and overseas hand-made chocolates, creamy and mouth-watering oldfashioned fudge. Gifts baskets available. Plus don’t forget our popular icecreams, coffees and other sweet treats. Phone: 09-438 3327 | www.nzfudgefarm.co.nz Shop 3, Town Basin, Whangarei
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december 2014
Our people
CONSCIOUS LIVING
Living joyfully
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4 Teen is hip hop queen 5 Local band Kurfew
by SHARON GIBSON
Fashion
7 Spring clean you wardrobe 10 Bathed in beauty 19-22 SAVVY2014 Fashion Show
Food
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INSPIRED BY NORTHLAND DECEMBER 2014
Home trends
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24 Millennium home inspired by nature 25 Pohutukawa, Rata — Christmas icons
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Have you ever noticed that when you are being joyful, that everything in life comes with total ease? Recently, I had the privilege to facilitate a small group of people into creating much more greatness in their lives and I came out of it with so much more of me than I previously had too. Oh the joy! One of the common themes that run through most people’s lives is this sense of being stuck, or not being able to access everything they know is possible to be, have & create. The topic with the most heat on it currently, is money, or the lack thereof. You are not the value of your bank account. You are valuable when you are truly being you in all of your generative capacity. There is something called “prosperity of consciousness” and another thing called “poverty of consciousness”. One is when you can live a life of possibilities and the other is creating from difficulties. When you are creating life from conscious awareness and choice, you can create and receive anything with no judgment or rejection. This is where you start recognising your creative power to a degree that you begin to change your world. So, think of someone you know who is creating a lot of money in his or her life right now. Do they love life? Do they have a sense of joy flowing through their veins? Are they unstoppable? Inspiring? Make a commitment to keep out creating your current reality so you can access more of what you truly desire in life. Being joyful and grateful for you, and for ‘everything’ in life is one of the easiest ways to change limiting beliefs into a constantly evolving, constantly changing, constantly altering universe of possibilities!
EDITORIAL: Leigh Bramwell, Philippa Mannagh, Colleen Thorpe. email savvy@northernadvocate.co.nz ADVERTISING: Yuan Zhang. email yuan.zhang@northernadvocate.co.nz PHOTOGRAPHY: Michael Cunningham, John Stone Produced monthly by: The Northern Advcoate, 88 Robert St, Whangarei
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LEIGH BRAMWELL talks to a young woman who has her sights firmly fixed on what she wants to do and where she wants to be. Chikhayla Broughton is an amazing teen who is giving back to her community.
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hikhayla Broughton says she’s 16, and then remembers that she turned 17 last week. It’s no wonder she’s forgotten: the world class hip hop champ from Whangarei works from Monday to Thursday in her Cult Dance Studio teaching hip hop, and then spends all weekend practicing with her competition troupe. It’s a busy life, but she wouldn’t have it any other way – hip hop has been her passion since she was six years old. “Mum had a flyer about it and took me along and I loved it – I’ve never stopped,” she says. “At first it was just for fun but then I started auditioning for dance crews and I went to my first world dance champs in the USA when I was seven.” Her first teacher was Whangarei dancer and teacher Annalise Wood, and she later went to Auckland to the Palace Dance Studio and came under the tutelage of ‘ReQuest’ group leader Parris Goebel. Parris was one of six members of ReQuest contracted for Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson: One, based in Las Vegas. Parris was also contracted to serve as one of the choreographers for the show, working with Jennifer Lopez. “It felt pretty good to be working with Parris,” Chikhayla says. “But when I felt I’d achieved everything I wanted to achieve in Auckland I wanted to come back to Whangarei and do something in my own community. I felt it would be more meaningful here.” That decision heralded the birth of the Cult Dance Studio, where she now teaches 30 students and her mother Tui helps out with the running of the business. Taking on such a challenge would be daunting for most teenagers, but Chikhalya had been immersed in the business culture from a young age. “Mum and Dad owned a trucking
‘‘ When I felt I’d achieved everything I wanted to achieve in Auckland I wanted to come back to Whangarei and do something in my own community. I felt it would be more meaningful here.
company so I was brought up in a business environment and always had the feeling for it. Even though I’m very young I’m also old – I had to help out with the business so I learned a lot and now I know what to do. If I don’t, there’s always someone to ask.” Tui is generally on hand to provide information, and to take on the many tasks that Chikhayla doesn’t have time for. “She runs everything that I don’t run, so she’s my backbone. She doesn’t dance herself but she watches and she has lots of advice!” Having taught herself the patience and intuition to be a good teacher, Chikhayla is thoroughly enjoying her role. The best thing about the studio, she says, is parents bringing their kids in and seeing them dance. “They say ‘I’ve never seen my kid to do that before’, and I love that.” When work finishes in the studio on a Thursday afternoon, Chikhayla launches into training with the competition team for the next world championships. They rehearse on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am often until 9pm, and it’s a schedule that leaves little time for anything else. She also now has a kickboxing gym in her studio now which she is using as a discipline with her dance crews. Chikhayla is training to be a fitness kick boxing instructor when she is not dancing or teaching. “Apart from that I don’t have other interests really,” Chikhayla says. “The only thing I have time for apart from dancing and fitness is eating. And yes, I do eat McDonalds.”
Learn to Hip Hop with National and International hip hop dance champions Chikhayla and Esera. Our choreographers have 16 years combined experience in dancing and choreography Fun exciting and safe environment. No experience needed
Classes: Monday to Thursday from 3pm onwards for male and female Toddlers • Primary • Intermediate High school • Adults • Senior 40+ 6-8 week workshops with a show on completion We have a professional dance team for hire for Christmas partys, functions, community events, Hen/stag nights as well as private tuition for wedding dances. Give us a call and we can tailor something to fit you.
Studio: 1 Selywn Avenue, behind burger king and beside the carwash feel free to call in. E: thecultdancestudio@hotmail.com
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Forget the Kurfew – it’s time to ROCK!
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ick off your high heels, let down your hair, loosen your tie and put down your drinks – when Whangarei covers band Kurfew hit the stage, it’s impossible to sit still! For the past 10 years, Kurfew have worked hard to spread the beat throughout Northland; rocking gigs at weddings, balls, festivals, birthdays, corporate and public events: with venues as varied as the music they play. From Rock, pop and easy listenings, Kurfew’s playlist is constantly being updated – and as a special treat for the wedding couple, the band often learns each couple’s special ‘first dance’ song to open reception festivities. While public perception of a rock/pop band may be one of wild nights and crazy days; Kurfew are quick to point out that their focus is on providing their audience with the good times – and that means practicing hard, organising their group members and never, ever missing a gig or showing up late. Band manager Warren Bassett has been part of the music scene in Northland for a good few years now, and was happy to support the recent SAVVY 2014 Fashion Show, which was produced by the Advocate and NorthTec. With such talented musicians, top of the range sound systems and a consistently professional approach, it’s no wonder Kurfew has become one of Northland’s top choices for wedding entertainment. The band does have one warning however — side effects of their gigs may include uncontrollable dancing, plenty of laughter and a whopping great time!
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Northland band Kurfew, from left Jared Broughton, Juanita Bassett, Ken Shepherd, Matt Shepherd.
Side effects of their gigs may include uncontrollable dancing, plenty of laughter and a whopping great time!
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Stars hit all the right notes When the stars came out for the American Music Awards they really sparkled, writes Melissa Jenkins
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HE spotlight might have been on what Iggy and J-Lo wore to close the American Music Awards, but it’s still worth checking out the notable outfits on the red carpet.
KATE BECKINSALE The 41-year-old Hollywood star showed off her toned body in a fresh white dress with a plunging neckline and cut-outs. She amped up the elegant look with a statement gleaming necklace and swept her hair up into a chic ponytail.
JENNIFER LOPEZ J-Lo wore a pale pink, halterneck dress with cut-outs that showed off her taut stomach. But all eyes were on her bottom when she shook it with Iggy Azalea.
LOVELY LINE-UP: From left, Kate Beckinsale, Jennifer Lopez, Olivia Munn, Fergie, Gigi Hadid (below), and Rita Ora (left). PHOTOS/AP
knot. She told Hollywood Life her locks were styled in the back of a cab, having recently arrived on a flight from Abu Dhabi.
became a mother just over a year ago, flaunted her sexy legs in a black Halston Heritage gown with a high split, paired with gladiator sandals and a gold belt.
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Ora had her hair done in the back of a taxi but still managed to look amazing. The singer, who will release her second album next year and is about to appear in the Fifty Shades of Grey film, wore a canary yellow fishtail dress with her hair in a top
The Newsroom actor, who will appear in the movie Mortdecai next year with Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow and Ewan McGregor, added a midas touch to the red carpet. Munn looked elegant but cool in a shimmering gold v-neck dress with an embellished belt.
FERGIE The Black Eyed Peas singer, who
The lingerie model, who is reportedly back together with Australian singer Cody Simpson, let her black lace bra show underneath her white Prabal Gurung pantsuit with panels of black and icy blue.
CHARLI XCX The British singer went for a more grown-up look in an offthe-shoulder long, black gown.
WYCLEF JEAN The hip-hop artist decided to opt for a studded leather biker jacket, paired with a white T-shirt.
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black crop top and skirt combination with glittering pink panelling, paired with sparkly platforms.
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Spring clean your wardrobe When better to have a fresh look at your wardrobe than the change of season? SOME IDEAS ■ Take everything out of your wardrobe/drawers, including shoes and accessories. If you have a separate summer and winter wardrobe, now’s the time to reunite them. ■ Make two piles; clothes you really really don’t like/want or fit anymore, and clothes you like/love or that have potential. ■ Spring clean. With everything out of your wardrobe, now’s a perfect time to clean the wardrobe (and drawers) itself. A good vacuum, dust and wipe down the walls with warm water and a few drops of lavender. ■ Time to reacquaint yourself with everything. With the clothes you’ve decided to keep, group all garment types together; jackets, skirts, trousers, tops, etc. Separate what are obviously for warmer and cooler temperatures, though many of our clothes are transseasonal nowadays, especially jackets. ■ Have a big try-on session. Have an open mind when you’re doing this. Mix and match everything and see what combinations you can come up with. Don’t second guess what something is going to look like, just try it on. Invite a friend, or a stylist, if you’re not overly confident. Say you have two jackets, three pairs of trousers and six tops, try them all on in multiple combinations. Think in terms of transforming a garment/outfit from casual to work through to evening simply by adding other
CLEAR OUT: Take a long, hard and objective look at what you’ve got.
garments or different accessories to change the look. The purpose of this exercise is to get the maximum use out of what you have. If some combinations aren’t quite right, would they respond better to different accessories or a different top perhaps? ■ What’s missing? Having completed this exercise with, hopefully, some new combinations to play with, do you need any new tops, cardigans or accessories to fill any gaps or to refresh the look of your outfits? ■ How to organise your wardrobe. Here are some suggestions; it’s a matter of what works best for you:
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■ Group by garment type — jackets, trousers, tops, etc. You could even manage a sub-group of this by colour. ) ■ Group by garment length — short length garments all grouped together like tops, jackets, etc and then longer garments like trousers, dresses and coats grouped. Modern wardrobe organisers/units have two rows of short garments, one above the other, for very efficient use of space. ■ Group as whole outfits — this certainly makes things easy for that early morning rush. Just don’t lock yourself into always wearing those combinations. ■ Group by purpose, e.g. casual wear, work-wear, occasion. Most clothing transitions
really well from say casual to work wear so this way may be a bit redundant.
‘DON’T WANT ANYMORE’ PILE ■ Sell them through Trade Me or a pre-loved clothing store. If you’re selling through an online auction, presentation is the key — how the garments appear in the photograph/s and the wording you use. If you’ve got well-known labels, be sure to tell people so you get a premium. ■ Give them to charity. Your old work clothes, if in good condition, would be much appreciated at Dress for
Success, a worldwide charity organisation helping women who don’t have the means to prepare for job interviews and start a new job. It’s a brilliant organisation doing great work. ■ Organise a clothes swap with friends. ■ Give them to friends/family.
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SEE far too many women wearing ill-fitting bras — some are spilling out over the top, some look like they have one boob (a monoboob), some have boobs heading to their ankles. “Wow, I have a stomach” was Nicola’s reaction after going for her first bra fitting. Her previous bra was old and not supporting her adequately. The new bra gave her the lift she needed. “I can’t believe what a difference a good fitting bra does for my shape,” said Kathi, who previously wore a bra that gave her a saggy, monoboob look. In fact, 80 per cent of women wear the wrong size bra.*
WHY A PROFESSIONAL FITTING? ■ Bra sizes differ between brands and styles. You might be a 12B in one style but a 10C in another. ■ A well-fitting bra can enhance your figure and even make you look slimmer. ■ There are so many different bra types and styles: a professional will give you what’s right for you. Athletic women benefit immensely from a good sports bra designed with extra support. ■ Bra fitters are trained and highly professional. ■ It doesn’t cost any extra to have a professional fitting, and you get the best bra for you.
BRA SIZING Sizing varies from bra-style and brand. Our breasts also change shape and size as we age and move through life’s different stages, the obvious being pregnancy and post-pregnancy. That’s why you can never assume that because you have always worn a size 14DD that you always will.
FOUR KEY PARTS OF A BRA ■ The support band is either underwire or elastic and goes
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underneath the cups and around to the back. It should always be flat against your body — if it’s too tight go up a number, if too loose go down a size. ■ Centre panel — the part between the two cups. This should sit flush against your skin, though it does depend on the style of the bra. ■ Cups — Here are two easy rules of thumb to remember: if you go up a back size, then go down a cup size. If you go up a cup size, then go down a back size. For example if you wear a size 10 top with a 14D bra, try a 10E or a 12DD (amazingly, these are all the same cup size!). ■ Straps — the fourth support. It’s important to keep adjusting/tightening the straps
as the elasticity in the bra loosens over time. Bendon advises that you should be able to comfortably fit three fingers under the strap at the shoulder — any more or less and you may need to adjust the straps. Be sure to fasten your bra on the loosest or the middle hook. If you can comfortably fasten it on the tightest hook, try going down a back size.
UNDERWIRE VERSUS SOFT CUP Underwire bras provide additional support, lift and shape. Women with larger breasts often prefer them for these reasons. If your underwire is digging in, it is likely the size
and shape isn’t right for you. Design and technology has brought the soft cup a long way: they now offer a lot more support and shape. Many women opt for the soft cup for comfort and a more natural feel.
GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR BRA ■ Hand wash or use a lingerie bag on a delicate wash cycle to look after your lingerie. Hook the bra ends before washing. ■ Keep adjusting the bra hook and straps as the elasticity gives, to ensure ultimate support and comfort. * Source: Bendon
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fashions and body shapes constantly changing correctly fitting lingerie is a must in achieving the best possible look. If you have no idea of sizes, a gift voucher including a free bra fitting can make a great gift. At Anne of Craicor the trained corsetieres understand the importance of balancing great fit with beauty and unique design. Free Christmas giftwrapping adds the finishing touch. Merry Christmas. ■ You will find the most comprehensive range of lingerie in Northland at Anne of Craicor
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by ALI EGGINTON Tutukaka Beach Shop
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ave you seen your swimsuit or bikini lately? It is more than likely that within the next month you will be heading to the beach. Surfer girls have naturally sporting bodies and look stunning in any bikini but most of us struggle to find swimwear that is the perfect style and fit. Lets face it, seeing our bodies in swimwear after winter is not our favourite thing. Regardless of your shape or size, trying on different styles (and sizes) will more likely find you the perfect swimwear to elegantly take you to the waters edge and poolside, and stay on in the surf or while you are swimming! Here is a guide to choosing a swimsuit that will make your outing enjoyable and make you feel good about yourself. Show off your best assets with color, prints and embellishments. Downplay with darker solids. The best swimsuit fit is snug. Some swimsuits expand when wet. Shirring works figure-flattering magic. It will help define the waist and curves. Surfing girls look for functional swimwear that looks great. Look for bikinis sold as separates to allow customisation.
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Bikini tops should fit securely to prevent movement. For extra bust support, look for underwire, bra style tops and halters. Padded and push up tops, Brazilian bottoms and embellishments like ruffles and bold colours create the illusion of curves. For tummy control in a one-piece look for surplice wraps and lining support. Asymmetrical silhouettes narrow the shoulders and highlight the beautiful line from a woman's neck to her collarbone.
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OW! What a rollercoaster of a year for the team at Addiction Hair, but what an amazing ride it’s turned out to be! They have embraced every hurdle with ease and are more passionate than ever! 2014 brought some changes to the business that were out of their control; however through using years of management experience, Addiction Hair has not only continued to grow, but is doing better than ever! Productivity and utilisation has increased and it has been a win/win year for the team. Having a smaller team of stylists has been hugely positive, as it gave everyone opportunities that they have welcomed and this is something that salon owner Leanne has supported and encouraged. ‘Our team all have big goals,’ explains Leanne, ‘both creatively at work, and in their personal lives – we had Megan running her first half marathon, Rochelle buying her first home, Tash winning Overall Newcomer of the year, Andrea working with HITO towards becoming an industry assessor and as a team bringing home 14 awards from this year’s Regional Competitions..! These are a few of the goals set and reached! 2014 did bring a new personal challenge for me too. I’ve gone back on the floor cutting hair; and I’m LOVING it! It’s not work,’ she laughs, ‘it’s too much fun and rewarding to call it
work! It’s been a great challenge and I’m now back living my passion!’ This move to the shop floor has also allowed Leanne to see her business with fresh eyes; taking a hands-on approach to customer satisfaction and ensuring everyone who visits Addiction Hair will leave... well, addicted! Community involvement is also a high priority at Addiction Hair, and the team are always open to new opportunities. Having raised over $5000 to support Breast Cancer awareness, and having been involved in raising a further $5000 for Women’s Refuge; as active supporters of Northland Rugby and Activ8 among others; the team at Addiction Hair are proud to give back to their community. When you arrive as a guest at Addiction hair, you soon realise that you’ll be well looked after. Being welcomed by one of their amazing Salon Coordinators, you are then led through to the absolutely beautiful interior of the salon. With massaging basin chairs, luxury fittings and cutting edge technology, Addiction Hair is so much more than a hair salon: a step through these doors is a step into a world of vibrant, positive energy and consummate customer care, where you can relax and enjoy your experience. ‘Our year has been full of twists,’
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Secret to making a stunning entrance The abundance of Christmas parties at this time of year can leave you looking a little worse for wear if you’re not in on the secret ... the Caci Clinic lets us in on it: BRONZED BEAUTY: A week before your party start building up your tan with a daily application of a light gradual self-tanner such as Johnson’s Holiday Skin or Dove Summer Glow. These products will build to give you a natural looking
colour over the course of the week, so you don’t need to worry about any streaky, orange disasters! Haven’t got a week to spare? Apply an instant bronzer likeMurad’s Firming Bronzer SPF 15 for Face and Body that washes off in warm water. BODY CONSCIOUS: The secret to ensuring you look sleek all evening long is all about what’s under your frock. Pop on some hold-me-in underwear and you won’t need to worry about
holding your tummy in all night long. FRESH FACED: If you feel your wrinkles are making you look tired or grumpy, you may want to consider a Botox® treatment. Botox® is used in selected areas of the face to relax the muscles, giving a younger, refreshed appearance by reducing the visible signs of stress and ageing. A treatment takes less than 15 minutes and results gradually appear over the
following few days with lines continuing to improve for up to 30 days; so it’s best to get treated at least a fortnight before your special event. GLOWING SKIN: Microdermabrasion blows inert crystals onto the skin and simultaneously sucks them away to resurface the skin, gently removing the outer layer. This treatment helps reveal a more vibrant, glowing and softer complexion. You will really feel
the difference when you apply your moisturiser and makeup— a perfect pick-me-up for your complexion. MAKEUP MASTER: Day makeup is easy to apply but a dramatic evening look can be a little more tricky. We’ve got the secrets for a truly fabulous party makeup look face here. ■ Caci Whangarei wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Support for immune system Herbalist LES helps address health issues the natural way I am 62 years old and I was diagnosed with lupus last summer. As well as aching joints and extreme tiredness, my skin is inflamed and I have a rash on my face. I went to a dermatologist, who prescribed steroid cream but it doesn’t seem to have helped. My face flares up and gets very hot and red, mostly in the evening. I am thoroughly miserable but I want to try and help myself. Can you suggest a herbal remedy or cream? Lupus is an autoimmune condition and the symptoms can vary widely between individuals. This condition can occur at any age, and 90 per cent of sufferers are women. In auto-immune conditions, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system becomes confused and starts attacking the body it is meant to protect. Complex sequences of events take place on a minute-to-minute basis as our immune system tries to protect us from invaders. In our immune system the T cells are the generals in
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our army. The key to immune health is keeping the Th1 and Th2 cells in harmonious balance and plant phytosterols (plant fats) appear to naturally balance the activity of these cells. These plant fats keep the Th1 cells functioning at their optimal level and keep the Th2 cells from overproducing antibodies and inflammatory agents. Inflammation decreases, pain subsides and damaged tissues begin to heal. Your body is now doing the work it is supposed to do in the correct way. It just needed a bit of help! Don’t forget that the immune system is programmed for health, not disease. Simba (the African potato tuber or Hypoxis hemerocallidea) is rich in phytosterols and this makes this supplement ideal for helping with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Take one capsule, three times daily, on an empty stomach and persevere. For your facial rash try the herbal skin cream Kuswera Zuro which is also used for acne rosacea
and will also help to reduce the redness. Apply at least twice daily sparingly – a little goes a long way. This is also a great moisturiser. Vitamins E and A may help prevent cell damage that leads to joint pain. Vitamin D is especially important for bone health in patients with lupus. It is already known that vitamin D is important in lowering the risk of osteoporosis in lupus patients, and studies are on-going to see if vitamin D can help with other lupus symptoms as well. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in oily fish and are natural antiinflammatory substances. Since lupus is also an inflammatory disease, including these fish in your diet or taking omega-3s in supplement form might be beneficial to lupus patients. It is common for people with lupus to be intolerant to dairy so try eliminating or cutting down on dairy products. Eat a diet rich in whole foods rather than processed foods and avoid preserved foods, often full of chemicals, preservatives, and additives that may stimulate an autoimmune response. ■ Simba and Kuswera Zuro are available from Hardys, Kerikeri and Greeenworld, Kaikohe. Also available from www.littleherbal company.co.nz
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Roasted cherry tomatoes, roasted almonds and pomegranate seeds contribute to the textures and unexpected but complementary flavours of this colourful salad. Serves 6. Not suitable for freezing
INGREDIENTS 300g cherry tomatoes 2 tbsp olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup roasted unblanched almonds 1 & 1/2 litres salted water 2 cups Israeli couscous 1 red capsicum, deseeded and cut into small dice 3 spring onions, finely chopped 1 & 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh coriander, finely chopped 1/4 cup finely sliced and diced preserved lemon 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds Dressing: 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp thick mint sauce or 1/4 cup finely chopped mint leaves; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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the boil in a large saucepan. Pour in the couscous and simmer, uncovered, for about 8 minutes or until the couscous is al dente. Strain, rinse in cold water and drain thoroughly. Transfer to a serving platter or bowl. Combine the dressing ingredients and season with salt and pepper. Toss the capsicum, spring onions, coriander and preserved lemon into the couscous with the dressing. Top with the warm tomatoes, almonds and pomegranate seeds.
Packed with energy:
EGGPLANT, ZUCCHINI & BEAN SALAD
Brush both sides with neutral oil or dip into a bowl of oil and wipe off any excess on the lip of the bowl. Place the slices on a baking tray in a single layer and bake for about 25 minutes, until golden brown on both sides. Turn once during cooking. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and cut the rounds in half. Slice the zucchini with a potato peeler into long ribbons. Toss in neutral oil to coat lightly and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spread onto a baking tray and bake for 5–7 minutes or until just cooked through, tossing once or twice. Remove from the hot tray to prevent further cooking and preserve colour. Place the rinsed and drained beans in a large bowl and toss with the mint lemon zest and juice. Gently combine the beans with the roasted eggplant and zucchini, season to taste, and add a little more lemon and mint if wished. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with the parsley.
This attractive, fresh-tasting salad is a feast for the eyes as
METHOD Place the cherry tomatoes on a baking tray lined with baking paper, in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roast for about 15
Eggplant, Zucchini & Bean Salad.
much as the palate, and is a delicious accompaniment to polenta dishes or almost anything else you can think of. Serves 4–6. Not suitable for freezing.
INGREDIENTS
Israeli Jewel Salad
minutes, until the tomatoes are split but not collapsed. Set aside. The almonds may be toasted, separately but at the same time, for about 8 minutes. Cool and set aside. Bring the well-salted water to
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1 eggplant (450-500g) neutral oil, for dipping salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 450-500 g zucchini 1 x 400 g tin cannellini beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/2 packed cup roughly torn or chopped mint leaves finely grated zest and juice of 1 large lemon 1⁄4 cup roughly chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley
METHOD Preheat the oven to 190C. Slice the eggplant into 1-cm rounds.
SALADS
Warm Turkish Carrot Salad with Yoghurt & Dill
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WARM TURKISH CARROT SALAD WITH YOGHURT & DILL
This simple salad is a treat at any time of the year. Fresh dill tends to be under-used and unappreciated compared to the super herbs of favour such as basil and fresh coriander, but this dressing/dip may change all that — once tasted, never forgotten. Serve the dressing as a dip with lavosh (a thin, crisp flat bread), savoury biscuit or crudite´s (especially blanched asparagus), dot onto pizzas just before cooking or serve as a sauce with chicken, fish or vegetables. Serves 6. Not suitable for freezing
DRESSING/DIP: 1 cup plain unsweetened Greek-style yoghurt; 1 large clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 1 tsp liquid honey; 1/4 cup finely chopped dill; 1/3 tsp salt or to taste and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp lemon juice
METHOD
Vital. The almost vegetarian cookbook by Rowan Bishop, Bateman, $29.99
INGREDIENTS 5 cups peeled, grated carrot 3 tbsp olive oil
Grate the peeled carrots on a mandoline, preferably, to produce thin julienne strips. Otherwise, slice them by hand or simply grate on a coarse grater. Heat the olive oil in a large shallow frying pan over a medium heat. Toss the carrots in the oil until just wilted. Transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Whisk all the dressing/dip ingredients together and combine with the warm carrots. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve immediately or at room temperature.
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JAFFA CAKE
Sweets for your
Makes 14–16 slices, 15 minutes, freezer-friendly
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INGREDIENTS Cake: 4 large carrots, grated 1 tbsp orange rind 5 dried dates, roughly chopped 1 & 1/2 cups shredded coconut 2 tbsp pysllium husk 2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp freshly grated turmeric pinch of salt Icing: 1 tbsp orange rind; 2/3 cup raw cashew nuts, soaked overnight then rinsed well; 3/4 cup orange juice; 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1/3 cup cacao powder; 100g cacao butter, melted
Jaffa Cake, above; Cranberry Ripe, below.
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Dr Libby’s Sweet Food Story, by Dr Libby Weaver, Little Green Frog Publishing, $49.99
METHOD Line a cake tin with greaseproof paper. Combine all cake ingredients in a food processor and process until well combined. Press into the cake tin. Refrigerate while you make the icing. To make the icing, blend the first five icing ingredients until very smooth. Add the melted cacao butter by drizzling it in while the blender is still running on a low speed, and bend until combined. Pour onto the cake and set in the freezer for 30 minutes.
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bowl and whisk until well combined. Pour over the base and return to fridge or freezer to set completely.
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CRANBERRY RIPE Makes 20-24 slices, 15 minutes, freezer-friendly
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This amazing cake packs a powerful nutrition punch! The carrots and orange contribute beta-carotene and vitamin C, both essential for healthy vision and a strong immune system. Maple syrup and dates are mineral rich sweeteners that contain between them iron, potassium, calcium and zinc, all of which are important for new blood cell and bone formation. This cake contains several sources of beneficial dietary fibre, aiding in healthy elimination. The turmeric is used in this cake to give it a nice orange colour, as an antiinflammatory agent, and to help assist phase two liver detoxification, helping the body to eliminate hormones, synthetic chemicals and other substances that don’t benefit the body. A small slice of this cake is sure to satisfy.
Base: 3 cups desiccated coconut 1/2 cup goji berries 3/4 cup dried cranberries 1 tsp vanilla paste 1 cup raw macadamia nuts 1/4 cup chia seeds 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp filtered water Chocolate Topping: 100g cacao butter, melted; 1/4 cup cacao powder; 1/4 cup maple syrup; pinch of salt
METHOD Combine all the base ingredients in a food processer and process until well combined and sticky. Line a slice tin with greaseproof paper and press the base mixture evenly into the tin. Refrigerate while you make the topping. To make the topping, combine melted cacao butter, cacao powder, maple syrup and salt in a
Cranberries give this slice a fantastic sourness as well as a good dose of antioxidants, which help protect cell and DNA structure. Studies have shown that the phytonutrients in cranberries have important antiinflammatory benefits for our cardiovascular system and digestive system, as well as inflammation in the gums. The macadamia nuts in this slice provide beneficial amounts of thiamin (vitamin B1), essential for a healthy nervous system and normal muscle function. This slice lasts well out of the fridge, making it a perfect lunch box snack.
CHOCOLATE FUDGE SQUARES Makes 25-30 squares, 20 minutes, freezer-friendly
INGREDIENTS 220g peeled sweet potato, roughly chopped in same sized pieces 3/4 cup almond butter 1/2 cup cacao powder 1/4 cup honey
Chocolate Fudge Squares.
1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 tsp vanilla paste 3 tbsp maple syrup pinch of salt 1 cup shredded coconut
gently. Line a slice tin with greaseproof paper and spread the mixture evenly in the tin. Refrigerate until set, then cut into slices.
METHOD
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Steam sweet potato until it is soft and tender, then mash. Combine all ingredients (except shredded coconut) in a high-speed blender with the cooked sweet potato. Blend until well combined (for no longer than 10 seconds, otherwise the fats will split the mixture). In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut with the blended mixture and combine
This fudge is deliciously rich and decadent. The sweet potato contains beneficial amounts of beta-carotene, as well as a range of minerals, supporting great eye health and assisting with blood glucose regulation and energy. The texture of sweet potato also adds to the yum factor of this incredible fudge. Best enjoyed in small bites!
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CHRISTMAS COCKTAILS VODKA Chi Chi
45ml vodka 120ml pineapple juice 30ml coconut cream 15ml fresh lime juice Cherry and a slice of orange to decorate Pour vodka, juices and coconut cream with one cup ice into a blender. Blend at a high speed. Pour into a chilled champagne glass. Decorate with the slice of orange and cherry then serve.
Peach Buck 38ml vodka 10ml peach brandy 2 tsp lemon juice dry ginger ale slice of lemon slice of peach Shake vodka, brandy and lemon juice with cracked ice. Strain into highball glass over ice. Fill with ginger ale. Garnish with lemon and peach slices.
BRANDY Brandy Alexander
30ml brandy 30ml creme de cacao 30ml cream ground nutmeg for garnish Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Pour over ice in cocktail glass. Sprinkle nutmeg on top and serve.
Brandy Punch 60ml brandy 15ml cointreau slice of orange pineapple chunks raspberries dry ginger ale Pour brandy and cointreau into goblet over crushed ice and stir. Add ginger ale, pineapple chunks and raspberries. Put slice of orange on side of glass.
DAIQUIRI
Strawberry Peach Daiquiri 45ml bacardi 15ml peach liquer
1 squeeze lemon juice 2 cups sliced strawberries slice of peach for garnish Put all ingredients into a blender with one cup of crushed ice. Blend until no chunks of ice remain. Pour into a hurricane glass, garnish with a slice of peach, and serve.
Galliano Daiquiri 30ml bacardi 20ml galliano juice of 1/2 lime 1 tsp sugar syrup Shake briefly with a glassful of crushed ice, and pour into a frosted cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of lime, and serve.
SCHNAPPS Merlin’s Love Potion
60ml watermelon schnapps 15ml lemon vodka 8ml strawberry brandy slice of lemon and strawberry to garnish Shake and strain into a champagne saucer filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a lemon slice and sugar-dipped strawberry.
Guesswork Cocktail 30ml peach schnapps 23ml gin 10ml dry sherry 30ml passion-fruit juice 30ml pineapple juice 15ml lime juice Shake, strain into a frosted cocktail glass, and serve.
NON ALCOHOLIC Beach Blanket Bingo
90ml cranberry juice 90ml grapefruit juice soda water slice of lime to garnish Pour juices into highball glass with ice and stir. Top up with soda water and garnish with slice of lime.
BANANA COLADA 1 ripe banana 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple 180ml pineapple juice 45ml coconut milk 1 cup ice cubes wedge of pineapple to garnish Puree banana, diced pineapple, pineapple juice, coconut milk and ice in a blender. Garnish with wedge of pineapple.
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Keeping everyone happy when it comes to the drinks cabinet at Christmas time can be a bit like herding cats. If you ask everyone to just BYO then chances are you’ll end up with a tonne of cheap sauvignon blanc – and that’s not fun for anyone. Wine writer, judge and TV host, YVONNE LORKIN, has put together a list of some tried and true favourites that, she says, will clear the nose, soothe the throat and most definitely win friends and influence people over the silly season.
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BUDGET BRILLIANCE …
The Wine Portfolio* Mimi Pink Sparkling Rose $16.99
Ballet-shoe pink in colour and boasting lovely almond, craisin and berry brioche complexity, you will be well and truly wowed by this wine. The mouthfeel is very generous, seductively creamy even, all flowing to a silkyfresh finish. How do they make wine this good for this price? It has delicacy and elegance and represents incredible value for money. Very very classy. *formerly under the Morton Estate brand.
PERFECT FOR CHRISTMAS PUDDING Seppelts Original Sparkling Shiraz 2011 $26 The Aussies have been all over sparkling shiraz for ages – us kiwi’s have been a bit slow on the uptake – until now that is. This gloriously spicy
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sparkler smells like pickled plums soaked in chocolate and has a sweet, blackberry boost in the mouth. With clove and cocoa on the finish, it’s dangerously drinkable. www.superliquor.co.nz
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with real power and complexity and pungent fruit intensity. Great drinking now, but will reward another year or five in the cellar (if you can discipline yourself). www.millsreef.co.nz
AROMATIC AMAZENESS Waimea Nelson Gewurztraminer 2014 $18
Tiki Estate Marlborough Pinot Rose ´ 2014, $20 This is just fantastic. Boasting aromas of raspberry, cherry, creaming soda followed by an insanely rich, juicy, fruit-filled palate and an incredibly tangy finish. It’d be superb with spicy salmon burgers or anything featuring chorizo sausage. This is definitely my kind of rose´. www.tikiwine.com
Packed with luxurious lychee, ginger, peach and lemony loveliness, this wine is incredibly tangy, cleansing, refreshing and absolutely one you MUST try this summer especially if you’re a fan of chilli, ginger and garlic. www.waimeaestates.co.nz
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BIG BOLD RED
Akarua Vintage Brut 2010 $45
Mills Reef Reserve Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2013 $25
This wine unfolds in the glass to reveal delicious breakfastbun aromas, bold, biscuity complexity and a mouthfeel expressing real elegance and character. With delicate beading and a creamy mousse, it’s also a very exotic, yet incredibly clean wine, very dry, crisp and refined. www.akaroa.co.nz
Deeply aromatic with concentrated plum, pomegranate, berryfruit and spice, followed by a beautiful, rich, black forest intensity on the finish. This is a whopper of a wine,
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Soljans Estate Fusion Sparkling Muscat NV $15.95
Coto de Hayas Camp de Borja Tempranillo Cabernet $19
With its creamy, silky mousse and taut, tangy freshness, this wine leapt out from the rest not just because it was sweet, but also because the fruit intensity was so clean, defined and pure. Fans of spritzy, moscato and Asti styles will love this ultra-tasty “sherbert-like” wine. Crafted from 100% muscat grapes grown in Gisborne, the judges were majorly impressed by the lifted aromatics, fresh fruit and refreshingly long finish.
IT’S A SAV-A-LANCHE Ara Single Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014 $21 Pure tropical tanginess awaits the tastebuds here, punchy passionfruit, lime and nectarine-soaked niceness makes this a seriously juicy wine with a long, long finish. Super-satisfying to sip this summer. www.arawines.com
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DESSERT DYNAMO Tohu Raiha Reserve Noble Riesling 2013 $25 One sip and you’ll understand precisely why this bottle is smothered in awards stickers. With intense toffee, citrus and spice and a stunning mandarin/tangelo tartness, this has indulgence written all over it. If you only try one sweet-treat wine this year, make it this one. www.tohuwines.co.nz
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This is one dangerously drinkable, spicy Spanish red which oozes sweet juicy plum, blackberry and black forest flavours. I love the fresh cocoa and pepper notes coming through, and the rich, plump tannins and long, warm mouthfeel. If I were a peppered steak I’d be very afraid. For stockists visit www.macvine.co.nz
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Award-winning food writer Jan Bilton is a big believer that interesting meals don’t have to be expensive. Here she shows us how to make the most of our Christmas ham and turkey leftovers
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turkey and a little cheese, then bake.
TURKEY SHEPHERD’S PIE: Mince the turkey. Combine with gravy and cranberry sauce. Place in a baking dish, top with mashed potato and bake until hot.
TURKEY FRUIT SALAD: Combine 300g diced turkey with 1 cup of sliced strawberries, one cup watermelon balls and cup sliced mint leaves. Arrange on salad greens. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons each of cranberry sauce and orange juice melted together.
TURKEY WALDORF:
HAM STUFFED PEPPERS: Combine a cup each of minced ham and fresh breadcrumbs, a little chopped onion, celery, mayonnaise and mustard. Fill 2-3 halved and seeded peppers (capsicums). Cover and microwave for about 1 minute a pepper or bake in oven at 180C until hot. — makes 4-6
EGGS BENEDICT: Place sliced ham on toasted ciabatta and top with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce.
QUESADILLAS: Place 4 flour tortillas on a flat surface and spread with relish, grated, tasty cheese, thinly sliced ham and sliced, preserved red peppers. Top each with another tortilla. Pan-fry one at a time in a little oil until golden on both sides. Cut into wedges to serve. — serves 4
FRITTATA: Dice 3-4 thick slices of ham and pan-fry. Add 4 diced cooked potatoes, 2 chopped spring onions and a diced green, yellow or red pepper. Pour in 6 eggs beaten together with a cup of milk.
Season to taste. Cook over low heat, partially covered, until set. You may want to grill the top to set and brown. — serves 4
long-grain rice. Heat through then garnish with chopped coriander and toasted cashew nuts. — serves 3-4
SUMMER PASTA:
THAI GREEN CURRY PATTIES:
Cook 2 cups of penne pasta and drain. Add a tablespoon of olive oil, 1-2 cups diced ham, 4 roughly chopped tomatoes, cup torn basil leaves and salt and pepper to taste. — serves 2-3
Combine 1 cups of cooked jasmine rice, 2 cups of minced ham, to 1 x 50g packet Thai green curry paste and 2 diced spring onions. Form into patties. Coat in dry breadcrumbs. Pan-fry in canola oil until golden and heated through. — serves 4
HAM FRIED RICE: Pan-fry an onion and crushed garlic in a little oil, add a diced carrot, peas and grated root ginger. Cook until the carrot is tender then add 1-2 cups of diced ham, 1-2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce and 4 cups of cooked, cold
TURKEY TURKEY PIZZA: Dice or mince leftover turkey. Top a pizza base with plum sauce,
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Combine 250g of diced cooked turkey with a diced avocado, a diced apple, and a chopped celery stalk in a bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice and combine with mayonnaise to just coat. Top with walnuts.
TURKEY FETTUCCINE: To hot cooked drained fettuccine add a little white wine. Simmer then add enough cream to make a sauce. Add sliced turkey, chopped parsley and freshly ground black pepper and heat through. Serve with a green salad.
CURRIED TURKEY PILAFF: Saute an onion in a little oil. Add 1-2 teaspoons curry powder and 1 cup long-grain rice. Slowly add 3 cups chicken stock. Simmer until almost cooked. Add 1 cup of sliced turkey, cup of sultanas and toasted cashew nuts. Continue cooking until the rice is cooked.
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BACON-WRAPPED DATES WITH BLUE CHEESE & MAPLE
It’s summer: Fire up
Helen (Josh’s wife) loves these: they are an oldie but a goodie. Use really nice blue cheese and take your time to stuff it neatly into the dates. Crispy, wellcooked bacon will make all the difference here but watch it on the barbecue. Finally, the maple adds a bit of extra sweetness.
THE BBQ
INGREDIENTS 24 fresh dates 125g blue cheese 12 slices streaky bacon, cut in half skewers, soaked 1 tbsp maple syrup sea salt
METHOD
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Bacon-wrapped dates with blue cheese and maple, above; classic potato salad with spring onion and egg, below.
Take the stones out of the dates and fill the hole with blue cheese. Close over the top, making sure you can’t see the cheese. Wrap in half a slice of bacon and place on the skewers. Refrigerate for 20 — 30 minutes, sealed side down, to set. Heat the barbecue plate to high. Grill the skewers for 2 minutes each side, until the bacon is crispy. Drizzle with maple syrup and season to taste with salt.
Josh’s Backyard BBQ by Josh Emett, Random House, $60
CLASSIC POTATO SALAD WITH SPRING ONION & EGG
I grew up eating salads like this. It’s great made with new potatoes, and I usually use a bought mayonnaise as a base. I pimp and freshen it up with vinegar and good-quality oil, and sometimes throw in a few other things. Lots of freshly ground black pepper works a treat here.
INGREDIENTS 500g new waxy potatoes, scrubbed Sea salt 3 eggs 1 cup mayonnaise 4 tsp hot water 1 tsp chardonnay vinegar, plus 1 tbsp extra for the vinaigrette 2 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp finely chopped chives 1 cup finely sliced spring onion Freshly ground black pepper
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Season well with salt. Spread onto a plate and garnish with the eggs, and remaining chives and spring onion. Grind over pepper.
METHOD Place the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and season with salt. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cook until tender, and drain. Bring another saucepan of water to the boil, place the eggs in and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the eggs cool in the pan. When cool, peel the eggs and cut into sixths. Mix the mayonnaise, hot water and 1 teaspoon of chardonnay vinegar. To make a vinaigrette, combine the 1 tablespoon of chardonnay vinegar with the olive oil. When the potatoes are cool, coat in the vinaigrette, mayonnaise, half the chives and half the spring onion.
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BUTTERFLIED CHICKEN WITH POMEGRANATE MOLASSES
Another simple and tasty chicken dish. The key to this one is to control the temperature. Let the heat settle, the colour will come eventually during the cooking process, and you can always turn the gas up at the end if you require more colour on the bird.
INGREDIENTS Marinade: 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp smoked paprika 3 cloves garlic, peeled and grated on a microplane
Butterflied chicken with pomegranate molasses.
1 thumb ginger, grated on a microplane 1⁄2 cup pomegranate molasses 1⁄2 cup honey 1 whole butterflied chicken fresh pomegranate seeds to garnish
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Fashion by Gaabo, left; and Malletts, below. Far left Hannah Norton, Alex Newlove, and Jessica Roden enjoy the show.
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The inaugural SAVVY14 Fashion Show was an exhibition of class and glamour at Forum North last week. Hosted by NZME. and organised by the Northern Advocate and NorthTec the show was such a success it has now been booked as an annual event. Advocate Events Co-ordinator Hayley Copsey said the professionalism and success of the show was down to the support of local businesses . PHOTOS: Tania Newman & Sarah lee Cobb. RIGHT: NorthTec fashion tutor Edele MacDonald gives some last minute tips to her models; and SO Street models backstage. BELOW: Fashion from Red Ruby, left; NorthTec student Adriana Hayden; and SO Street.
ABOVE FROM LEFT: Design by NorthTec student Ku-Ulei Weirohia; a style from TS Virtu; and enjoying the show Shiralee Kaka-Henare and Sharon Thompson.
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Show success thanks to local support The success of last week’s SAVVY14 Fashion Show was down to the fabulous support of local businesses. We profile those businesses here in support of them. SARAHLEE BOUTIQUE PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO
each client to ensure the very best results are achieved; ensuring you leave feeling as good as you look. With an aim to make beauty affordable for everyone, Caci offers treatment programs that allow for easy payment options – the payment plans are designed around your treatment schedule, allowing you the freedom to design your treatment and manage your payments comfortably. From our reception staff right through to our senior consultants and managers; we strive to make you feel welcome – experience the Caci difference today!
of Sarahlee Boutique Photography Studio. ‘It is my goal to photograph anyone who has ever looked in the mirror and not felt good enough. To celebrate the inner goddess that is strong, elegant and glamorous, to reveal the hidden you we love.’
Sarahlee Boutique Photography Studio in Rust Ave specialises in fashion-inspired elegant glamour portraits, with a real focus on making every woman feel beautiful through creating gorgeous portraits that they love and want to show off. Located upstairs in the Old Library Building, the studio is central, quiet and calming, a real retreat from everyday life to spoil yourself and unwind. An experience with Sarahlee includes in-studio styling consultation, hair and makeup with every photo shoot, multiple outfit changes, a personal viewing session, a highresolution digital file of every print purchased and no obligation to buy. A la carte print options mean that each client chooses what they want to take home, from the wall portrait and folio box ranges. ‘My passion is to make every woman look and feel beautiful,’ explains Sarahlee Cobb, owner
CACI CLINIC Located on 110 Bank Street, Caci Clinic offers you an escape from the outside world, time to relax, restore and rejuvenate your mind and skin. With 29 locations throughout New Zealand, Caci is Northland’s most trusted skincare and appearance medicine treatment provider. Caci's cosmetic nurses and trusted appearance professionals offer cosmetic injections, laser hair removal, photo rejuvenation,
THREE HAIRDRESSING GAABO microdermabrasion and traditional beauty therapy services from their modern treatment rooms. The friendly and professional beauty therapists and skincare technicians at Caci place an emphasis on personalised service and discreet consultations. They take pride in tailoring their solutions for
Three Hairdressing is a boutique hair salon located at 74 Maunu Road in Whangarei. With a vibrant atmosphere and award-winning stylists, the team at Three Hairdressing pride themselves on producing a high level of quality hairdressing, with a focus on modern, beautiful work. One of the keys to Three’s success is their commitment to continuing professional development and training – this is evident in their
recent NZARH Northland Regional Hairdressing Competition successes. In addition to taking home 19 awards, the team at Three recently sent senior stylist and co-owner Hazel to Wellington, where she competed in the National finals for the Oceanic Masters Hairdressing Awards and duly won the cutting event. Three Hairdressing also stock a unique product base: Davines. This Italian-based, family-owned international hair-care brand has a strong stance on sustainability, expounding a belief in ‘sustainable beauty’ through using eco-packaging and offering zero-impact (carbon-neutral) products, with many of their products being free from parabens, silicones, artificial colours and PEG. Come in, visit with the team at Three Hairdressing and take advantage of their free WiFi, be inspired by their hair fashion look-books and relax in the friendly welcoming atmosphere with a specialised Davines treatment. We look forward to meeting you!
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Street knowledgeable and friendly, with a keen eye for sizing and an instinct for great fashion. Check out our range of Nixon watches and Electric eyewear and take your time browsing through the latest international styles. If it’s not on the rack, we’re more than happy to source it for you – and chances are it’s already on the way in! Come in for a chat, check out our labels and grab some real street fashion at So Street.
HOSPICE MALLETTS without the harmful chemicals. Located at 64 Bank Street, the salon is eco-friendly, stocking and using the CHI range of products which are non-toxic, organic based, sulphate and paraben-free and not tested on animals. The extensive CHI colour range is also ammonia and PPD free. This holistic, health-conscious approach to business extends to their beverages, which are all fairtrade products, and even their cleaning practices; using allnatural products there too. Heads Up on Bank offer comprehensive hair services, but in a way that is kinder to their clients and our environment. With excellent products (including top grade human hair extensions) outstanding service and the most relaxing massaging chairs at their basins, having your hair styled at Heads Up on Bank is an experience, not just a service! Heads Up on Bank also offer 15% off to Super-Gold Card holders on Tuesdays and Wednesdays with monthly specials worth watching out for! Heads Up on Bank - where you can have beautiful hair without sacrificing your health!
SO STREET Located at 14 Rathbone Street, So Street is the place to go for the freshest streetwear and hottest designer brands for men, women and kids. With labels including Federation, RPM, ilabb, Augustine, Ketz-ke and Charlo; if it’s worth wearing then it’s at So Street. Stocking the brands you know and love, So Street’s focus is on catching the latest trends and offering them to you – and with new stock coming in regularly, there’s always something worth coming in to see! You’ll find the team at So
North Havens’ Hospice Shop in Whangarei, helped NorthTec students source clothing and accessories for upcycling leading up to the Fashion Show. With an amazing line up of creations, the Hospice team were in awe of the artful efforts of the students to recreate outfits, cleverly using a wide range of pre-loved clothing and accessories. The Hospice team is now ready to open a revamped Top Notch area. Top Notch is an area within the shop where a selection of quality clothing, artwork, collectibles and antique bric-a-brac can be found. Hospice Shops rely on the generosity of the community to ‘keep the shelves stocked’ and is particularly looking for donations of good quality, labelled clothing, collectibles, artworks and antiques for the new Top Notch corner. If you are able to help contact the shop on 09 438 1050. There two Hospice Shop trucks, supported by Harcourts, to collect large items when required. The Hospice Shop is located on the corner of Robert St and James St in Whangarei’s CBD and is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-4.30, Thursdays 9am6.30pm and Saturdays 9am1.30pm.
ensures your hair will look and feel fabulous for days after your visit. At Villa Hair, our stylists consider each individual’s unique features, needs and style when we conceive their cut and colour. Our vision is to create the ultimate individualised look that’s effortless and sophisticated, guaranteeing you will stand out from the crowd wherever you go. With a dedication to perfection and a highly experienced team of stylists, Villa Hairdressing offers approachable elegance in the heart of Whangarei. ‘We believe that perfect beauty is different for every woman,’ explains salon owner Teresa; ‘and achieving it need not be a daily struggle. At Villa Hairdressing it’s all about you – and you will walk away feeling refreshed and confident in your new style!’
MALLETTS Malletts is the ultimate destination for fashion conscious women in Northland, with stores in Whangarei, Kerikeri, and online. Malletts have only the best New Zealand and international labels all under one roof, such as Verge, Loobie’s Story, David Pond, Ketz-ke, Jet Blonde, Paula Ryan, Scarlett and more. We provide a range of top fashion labels that allow you to have a modern and individual look for any occasion, combined with a passionate team who are dedicated to making you look fantastic! You will find an eclectic mix of designer pieces and fashionhouse ranges; including the latest season releases. Here at Malletts, we aim to inspire all women by providing the latest exclusive and individual fashion
in a welcoming, friendly environment. So come and see our exciting new range - our promise to you is that we will have you looking and feeling fabulous in designs that fit perfectly. We will do this by giving you exceptional service and valuable advice, with gorgeous fashion to suit your every need! Straight off the runway into your wardrobe: see the fashion gurus at Malletts!
ABSOLUTE CATERERS Absolute Caterers are Whangarei’s expert catering professionals. Big or small, let our passionate, experienced and creative catering team make your function a success. From weddings to the boardroom, from finger food to a fully serviced formal dinner, Absolute will deliver creative flair that will keep people talking long after the food is finished. Corporate catering or private, we pride ourselves on tailoring our service and menus to best meet your needs. Our team of professional chefs and waiting staff provide an extremely high standard of service and product to both the private and corporate market Northland wide – we will not only meet your needs but exceed your expectations! Catering at your place or ours, any event, any time. Our highly-trained chefs are able to cater for all dietary needs; including glutenand dairy-free, tailor-making menus to suit your event and specific requirements. Visit our website at www.absolutecaterers.co.nz to view sample menus, to get inspiration for your event, or simply to learn more about how we can help you create an event to remember! Absolute Caterers: expect the best
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Villa Hairdressing is a boutique hair salon conveniently located at 190 Bank Street, offering a small yet highly qualified team of stylists. Creating a new standard in luxury hair care, the stylists at villa offer world-class creative styles in a beautiful, elegant environment. Gilt-edged mirrors, leather trimmings, polished wood and stunning designer feature walls all add to the opulent feel of Villa, while the premium range of Goldwell and Sebastian products simply
Anne Clothier is the fashionsavvy owner of Red Ruby, Whangarei’s premiere fashion design store, located at 71 Cameron Street. As a professional image coach, Anne is the perfect person to see when you need to look your best! Able to create outstanding looks for both men and women, Anne at Red Ruby excels in style and colour consultancy. Red Ruby brings exclusive labels to Whangarei, such as Cartise and Piccadilly - labels of high quality that are just beautiful to wear.
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The labels Berlin, Metalicus, Alibi and Michael Tyler are all lovely dressy casual wear; great for the resort holiday. Red Ruby specialises in making shopping for that special event a wonderful experience. For mothers of the bride, for graduations, balls, anniversaries and more - At Red Ruby, you're not just buying a piece of clothing, you're finding something that will define the
RED RUBY day. Red Ruby also stocks a range of hats and fascinators for weddings and the races, as well as an attractive collection of accessories and jewellery; because at Red Ruby, they believe every woman should feel beautiful, every day.
GAABO Gaabo is a locally owned boutique established by Barbara Craigie-Lucas in 2006. Located in the heart of Whangarei, GAABO stocks beautiful, quality fashion clothing, shoes and jewellery from France, Italy, Denmark, The Netherlands and of course, New Zealand. We choose our garments for their individuality, style, fabric and colour. They come straight from the catwalks of Europe’s fashion capitals to you at GAABO. When you wear an outfit from GAABO you will not see someone else in the same style or even fabric. Fashion from GAABO will display your individual and stylish personality. 15 Rathbone St, Whangarei, Ph. 4300339. www.gaabo.co.nz ‘Like’ us on Facebook
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TS 14 Plus TS & Virtu Whangarei is your one stop plus size fashion destination! From avant-garde, designer driven styles by TS through to comfy weekend wear from Virtu – we provide the solution to every curvy woman’s wardrobe needs. We’re also a destination for Swimwear & Shapewear perfect for a curvy figure and footwear designed with you in mind. You’ll discover on trend fashion designed for plus sizes in sizes ranged from 12 to 24. Not only will you find extraordinary designs you’ll also be treated to exceptional service. We recognise that even customers of the same size have quite distinct body shapes, so suit different styles – or styling – of the same garment. Our Fashion Stylists are trained to identify body shapes and help customers down-play the bits she doesn’t like and at the same time accentuate her best features – awesome legs, beautiful bust, a curvy waist. Our goal is simple: to help customers fall in love with themselves, and fall in love with the clothes, not feel that their curves exclude them from fashionable fun. FREE In-store Personal Style Experience Visit our Stylists in store to indulge in a FREE Personal Styling Experience! There’s a selection of sessions to suit every event or situation. We’re eager to make you look and feel amazing!
Venues and Events Whangarei manages, operates and promotes Toll Stadium and Forum North, and are the event organisers for the hugely popular Endless Summer Festival and the Christmas Festival among others. The Toll Stadium and Forum North venues offer a wide range of rooms and facilities for hire for all occasions including weddings, conferences, Christmas functions, expos, theatre and sporting events, and both venues offer creative solutions for all of your audio, theming, catering and set up requirements with a large range of furniture and equipment available for hire. Settle back in the luxurious privacy of your own corporate suite at Toll Stadium and enjoy premium views of international sporting tournaments; music festivals, fireworks extravaganzas and more, or plan your wedding, expo or function in one of our flexible private
RODNEY WAYNE Rodney Wayne is New Zealand’s best-known name in hair care – with a passion for creative styling and a dedication to quality hair care and service, the stylists and colourists at Rodney Wayne are trained to enhance the beauty of your hair without compromising it’s health or integrity. Located at 11 Rathbone Street, Rodney Wayne Whangarei is an award-winning salon, having won the 2014 Rodney Wayne Group Enterprise Award for work done in the community – donating their time, resources and expertise to ‘Shave for a Cure’ and raising over $5,000 for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand. Forward-thinking Whangarei owner Kathryn Darroch believes providing the best customer experience is the key to success, with Emma Richards the Salon Manager having won highly commended for her leadership and commitment to the Rodney Wayne team while her talented team of stylists and technicians added to their own raft of awards from the recent Northland Hairdressing Association competitions. Rodney Wayne stylists exclusively use and recommend L’Oreal
SO STREET spaces within Toll Stadium. Enjoy world-class theatre from the comfort of your seat at Forum North in the heart of Whangarei; where you are also able to buy tickets to all Ticketek, Ticketmaster, Eventfinda and Ticket Direct events nationwide – the options are endless! Venues and Events Whangarei are proud to support international and local events in these world-class settings. Take a look at www.venuesandeventswhangarei.co.nz to read more about upcoming events in Whangarei!
BELLTECH Belltech is a local event staging company that offers professional, experienced lighting, sound and staging services. Whether your needs are large or small, from lighting and sound, to presentations and theme design; Belltech is the place to go and Tim is the man to see! Tim’s expertise covers a variety of applications, including: ■ Corporate functions and events
■ Live performance ■ Ongoing technical support for venues and event locations ■ Direct importing of lighting equipment ■ Advice, supply and install equipment to your specifications ■ Schools and organisation support for shows, equipment and design As Northland’s only trained theatre lighting designer, Tim at Belltech offers a truly unique service, with a high level of international experience in both design and execution of lighting and event staging. For more information about Belltech’s services, take a look at their website at www.belltech.co.nz or contact Tim directly to discuss your unique needs.
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KURFEW For the past 10 years, Kurfew have been rocking this town – in fact, they’ve been rocking from Auckland to Kaitaia and everywhere in-between! Kurfew are in hot demand at weddings, balls, festivals, birthdays, corporate and public events: with venues as varied as the music they play. From rock to pop and easy listening through to the top 100 hits, Kurfew’s playlist is constantly being updated so any special requests can be catered for. While public perception of a rock/pop band may be one of wild nights and crazy days; Kurfew are quick to point out that their focus is on providing their audience with the good times – and that means practicing hard, organising their group members and never, ever missing a gig or showing up late. A highly professional band with awesome musicians, Kurfew loves to entertain. Go and check them out at www.kurfew.co.nz or search for ‘kurfewband’ on Facebook to keep up with their latest news and events. If you book a gig with Kurfew, chances are you’ll see some familiar faces on their Facebook page – with your permission of course! Kurfew are: Juanita Bassett on vocals, Matt Shepherd on guitar, Ken Shepherd on bass and Jared Broughton on drums. Call them on 0800kurfew to book your big event.
NORTHTEC The Savvy14 fashion show was a great opportunity to showcase the talents of NorthTec students and staff. From fashion and beauty therapy to hairdressing and hospitality, the NorthTec teams pulled out all the stops to make the show a success. Their planning, preparation and hard work behind the scenes resulted in beautifully turnedout models with stylish, immaculate hair and make-up, dressed in inspirational clothes and accessories. The fashion show was an example of the ways NorthTec works to give students the chance to experience life in the real world. It’s not just about classroom teaching and theory – it’s about getting hands-on and working in partnership with local industry to gain invaluable insight into your future career. It’s the same whatever you choose to study at NorthTec. Our tutors in all programme areas have strong links to industry, giving students a taste of their future and boosting their chances of getting straight into employment in their chosen field.
ADRIANA HAYDEN Business students get the chance to work with local businesses, through project work and case studies. Students of road transport spend time out and about with commercial companies, experiencing the life of a professional driver. Agriculture students spend most of their time actually working on the land, gaining all the skills and experience they need to get into employment in Northland’s thriving farm-based industries. Sports and recreation students work with local sporting organisations, and hospitality students take part in real events, working alongside top chefs and testing themselves by taking part in top regional and national competitions. If you’re studying a science, you’ll spend time in the lab but you’ll also spend a good proportion of your time out in the field. NorthTec arts students, currently exhibiting their work at end-of-year shows at our campuses around Northland, get the opportunity to spend time with working artists and learn how to market their work, as well as perfecting their artistic technique. Our trades students get to practice their skills on real projects, giving them the chance to gain experience while also helping their local community. So whatever you choose to study with NorthTec, you won’t just get a qualification to get you started. You’ll get an experience and a chance to taste what life will be like in your chosen career, with all the practical skills designed to take you as far as you want to go.
ADDICTION HAIR Our Addiction Hair guarantee: we want our clients to be raving about their hair! Located at 16-18 Rathbone Street, Addiction Hair is a salon with a difference. Your experience with Addiction starts from the
moment you walk in the door, where our friendly team wait to welcome you. Being a guest at Addiction Hair is also an educational experience – our award-winning stylists will take time to discuss your hair care needs, style options and maintenance, ensuring you understand how to recreate your salon look in the comfort of your own home. We use a luxurious range of Kerastase and L’Oreal products to bring out the best in your hair, with Cloud 9 straighteners to achieve beautiful styles and sleek looks. Relax in our luxury environment and take time out from your day with our massaging basin chairs, latest magazines, complimentary beverage menu and 100% satisfaction guarantee – if you don’t absolutely love your style, come back in and we will restyle it free of charge. Combining the latest techniques and technology, our goal is to give you hair you truly LOVE ! Addiction Hair: come in and meet our award-winning stylists today!
LCP BEAUTY If you ask Cara Cassidy, owner of LCP Beauty, where her passion lies, the answer would most likely be ‘with my kids!’ When it comes to creative passion however, there’s no question – it’s all about makeup! While this busy mother of three juggles not one, not two, but three successful businesses; her true focus remains constant: LCP Beauty. Whether it’s travelling across Northland to assist with high profile fashion shows, creating magical looks for wedding day bliss, offering her skills to high-school ballgoers or providing the added glamour for professional photo shoots; wherever Cara goes, her passion goes with her. Recently, Cara showcased her internationally-gained expertise at the NorthTec Fashion Show, with spectacular results. Using a hand-picked selection of luxurybrand products – including the Younique range which is currently taking the world by storm – Cara added the final touch of magic to what was an outstanding evening. Northland’s fashion community sat up and took note as Cara’s stunningly creative makeup artistry was paraded through the venue: using her own unique interpretation to add to an already world-class event. For those who desire a truly talented makeup artist; whether for a wedding, a social event, or a photoshoot: contact Cara on 022 059 5124, or email her at lcpbeauty@outlook.co.nz. LCP Beauty: a new level of perfection!
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Fifty shades of grey have nothing on the house Warren and Lorraine Spiers built at Whangarei Heads to celebrate the Millennium, writes LEIGH BRAMWELL.
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Every colour on the house can be found in nature, which is exactly as the owners planned it.
right doesn’t begin to describe this Whangarei Heads house, designed by an architect from Warren and Lorraine Spiers’ unique and challenging brief, and decorated by Lorraine, who brought many years of experience as a colour consultant to the project. The site had proved difficult to sell until these two saw its potential and were able to visualise the perfect house for it. They wanted something with a tree-hut feel, and explained their ideas to the architect, who understood just what they wanted. Before Lorraine began applying her interior design skills, rich macrocarpa floors and ceilings were selected, and the design took on many curves to emulate the waves they could see from the windows. Right from the start, Lorraine knew what she was going to do in terms of the colours. “When you’re doing colour schemes for clients they usually change one or two of the colours and it spoils it,” she says. “This time I was going to do exactly what I
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The biog kitchen features a cafe´ table incorporated into the bench, and a yellow oven nobody else would buy. wanted!” They’re watching with interest to see She took her inspiration from nature, who might buy the colourful house next, using the colour of the sea for the textures as it’s just come back on the market. weatherboards whose ripples also evoked There’s no doubt it will capture attention, a coastal feel. She added red, yellow and because scientists say yellow, red and orange trims for the sunset and drew orange are colours we see faster than other shades from the environment. others. And one colour expert even The colour scheme for the whole house reckons a house will sell faster if it has evolved without anything going down on yellow trim. paper. “I could see it in my head, and it just happened,” Lorraine says. PHOTO: Warren Spiers It would have to be said that as far as some of the neighbours were concerned it was not love at first sight, and before long Warren and Lorraine were in discussions with the council, who wanted the colour scheme changed. Lorraine agreed to do so, provided the council get rid of all the white houses in the area as well. “My colours were all taken from nature and they work with the location,” she says. “White houses stand out against the environment much more.” Logic and knowledge The high ceiling of the lounge and the views across the sea prevailed and the colourful enhance the tree-hut feel of the living area. house went on to feature in a number of overseas newspapers, including the Globe in Canada and the Daily Mail in London. Lorraine carried her colours through to the interior, and incorporated many original ideas in the design. In the kitchen, she had a circular cafe´ table incorporated at the end of the bench to make a breakfast car, and dotted the splashback with beach themes tiles from Morris and James. On top of the pantry, which could be seen from above, she created a ‘dry aquarium’ by covering it with shells and stones, and suspending fish on wires above it that floated in the breeze. The piece de resistance, though, was probably the oven, which she and Warren bought for a bargain price because the shop couldn’t sell it. Nobody but Lorraine, it seemed, wanted a bright yellow oven. Sisal carpet the colour of sand completed the beach theme inside, the Warren and Lorraine bought a furniture truck full of palms to settle their tall tree hut into its environment. A coastal garden completed the picture. They eventually sold the property and bought a traditional brick and tile house. “Not us at all,” Lorraine laughs, “but we’ve given it a Tuscany look with lots of Lorraine’s seascape colours mellow in the white and terracotta.” twilight.
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here are quite a few varieties of Pohutukawa available now. Being such a well known native plant, people in the nursery industry have picked out and cultivated any that seem to be extra special. Whether they are small growing, have a different coloured flower, an unusual growth habit or are prolific flowerers, these are the plants that get chosen and grown for us to enjoy. Not only are these pohutukawas suitable for growing on the coast, they make a great specimen tree, and can even be trimmed into a lovely hedge. Metrosideros ‘Scarlet Pimpernel’: This pohutukawa is small growing, with a neat and compact form, getting to 4x4m, it is a slower growing variety. A prolific flowerer in summer covering itself in scarlet red flowers. Perfect for an exposed area, at the beach or as a shade tree. Metrosideros ‘Vibrance’: A beautiful pohutukawa tree with large, bright scarlet flowers in summer. Slowish growing, it tolerates strong coastal winds and most soils except wet. Frost tender when young. Evergreen - 4m x 3m Metrosideros excelsa 'Maori Princess': A pohutukawa with an upright growth habit. It grows to approx 6-7 m tall and tends to grow
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Picea Albies CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Metrosideros ‘Vibrance’, Metrosideros excelsa ‘Maori Princess', Metrosideros ‘Scarlet Pimpernel’, Metrosideros polymorpha ‘Tahiti’. much narrower, and has less aerial roots than the original/ regular coastal pohutukawa. It has beautiful crimson red flowers in summer. It is an excellent cultivar to standardise as a single leader.It will grow well in windy coastal conditions as well as a regular home garden. Frost tender when young. Metrosideros polymorpha ‘Tahiti’ Dwarf Pohutukawa, (not a NZ native!): A small growing cultivar of a Pacific Island species, with brilliant scarlet-orange flowers, flowers several times a year from mid-winter through spring. Looks great in a mass planting, or even as a low hedge. Tolerates strong coastal winds and most soils, except it doesn’t like wet feet. Frost tender. Grows to approx 1m x 1m, but will grow bigger given ideal conditions. Ratas.— Metrosideros ‘Gold Beacon’: A southern rata that will grow to
around 5metres tall. It has glossy green leaves and a profusion of yellow flowers from November to January. Attracts native birds like tui. Frost tender when young. Metrosideros robusta. Northern rata: A slow growing, erect tree although in the wild it starts as an epiphyte growing on other trees. Beautiful red flowers in summer. Will grow to 10m tall and 5m wide. Metrosideros carminea – Crimson rata: This rata is covered with beautiful crimson flowers in early spring. It is a small growing rata which grows by clinging to anything with a rough surface. It will grow up ponga logs, old tree trunks etc, or will grow as a small stand alone shrub. Grows well in a semi shaded spot with reasonable moisture. Frost tender when young. Great at the coast or in the town garden.
Blooming beauties worth the effort by DEBBIE OLDFIELD Roses are flowering at the moment and most will continue to flower through summer and autumn with a little care and attention. They can need a bit of work but are well worth the effort. Varieties we have in stock at the moment are: FROM LEFT : Iceberg rose, Swany rose, Banksia lutea rose. Iceberg rose: This variety has become very popular due to its roses. The flowers are produced that the top bud is an outward winter hardiness and ease of care. on the second or third year’s facing bud. New growth will come One of the best white roses, free growth, so it is best to confine from this bud, so it’s important flowering with loose, double, pure pruning to the minimum: just the that it heads out rather than back white flowers. The blooms are removal of old wood or to keep the into the plant. produced in clusters of up to 15 rose tidy. Now stand back and take a good per spray. Pleasantly perfumed look at the rose. Is the remaining with nice clean foliage. This is a wood healthy and vigorous? Is the Pruning roses bush rose rather than the climber rose bush nice and open so that Roses respond really well to version. the sun and air can get right into pruning. They flower well on the Swany rose: A miniature rose it? new growth that pruning with white double flowers. A If the answer is yes then stimulates and pruning keeps prolific flowerer with bright congratulations – you have a well them neat and tidy. Pruning is of shiny green foliage. This rose can pruned rose bush. course done in winter when the be used as a climber or rambler. rose is dormant. Will get to approx 1m tall and 2m What parts to prune? - Begin by wide. cutting out any weak, spindly, Banksia lutea rose: Small, double, crossed or dead stems. Then, if it’s yellow flowers are borne in an older rose, look at the stems hanging sprays in spring. and remove some of the oldest. Extremely free flowering with a This can be done by sawing the light fragrance. The branches are old, dark brown stems off cleanly thornless and the foliage is very at their base. healthy and an attractive shade of Cut the remaining stems back pale green. This is the hardiest, to a few buds above where last most free flowering and most THE ALTER-NATIVES TEAM: year’s growth began. Prune so widely grown of the Banksia Kathy Mortimer and Debbie Oldfield.
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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Work by Jenny Bennet, Graeme Priddle and Richard Stratton.
Immerse yourself in creativity B
oasting New Zealand’s longest running mixed media summer art school, The Quarry Arts Centre offers up yet another helping of creative courses with the 2015 Summer Do programme. Bringing renowned local and international tutors to Whangarei, the Summer Do always offers a lively experience and provides participants with a firm base from which to start their own personal artistic journey with a particular medium. Community Manager Andrea Beazley says that she looks forward to the event every summer “the annual influx of people here at the Quarry to peruse their creative interest is inspiring, it is so rewarding for us to see all the individuals here collectively learning and exploring”. Offering courses in ceramics, glass, flax, painting, sculpture, printing and more, the Summer Do
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art school brings together renown artisans and tutors to lead the courses, some travelling from as far away as the UK, “we are committed to working with tutors who stand out in their field of practice” says Mrs Beazley, “we are so lucky in Northland that there is such a raft of these artistic professionals to work with and the Summer Do programme is further enhanced by tutors who travel to Whangarei to lead our courses”. From Solar Etching with Jacqueline Aust to weaving your own taonga with Mandy Sunilight - the Do encourages both traditional and innovative approaches to an assortment of art forms. “Artistic exploration and connectivity between people, place and process is what makes the Summer Do one of the most exciting events in the New Zealand art calendar” says Arts Coordinator Katherine McDermid Smith. “ Not only is there a real exchange of knowledge from one person to another, but also the transfer of passion for creativity that community inspires”. The Summer Do is on from the January 17 to the 23 held amidst the native bush, in the village setting of the Quarry Arts Centre the Summer Do. The tutors exhibition and presentations are open to the public throughout the week. ■ Contact the Quarry for more information: (09) 438 12 15 – admin@quarryarts.org
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Price: Soul 1.6 SX $33,490. Dimensions: Length, 4140mm ; width, 1800mm; height, 1618mm. Configuration: 1591cc 16-valve four-cylinder fuelinjected petrol. For more information: Northland Kia 111 Port Rd, Whangarei Ph: 0800 639 542
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longside coverage of mainstream motoring from baby Picanto hatchback to sevenseat Sorento SUV, the fastgrowing Kia range also hits a few of the niche segments with vehicles such as the turbocharged pro_cee’d GT coupe and the big Carnival people mover. The most niche of Kia’s cars is the Soul which this year transitioned to secondgeneration status. The upgrade meant the squared- off “two-box” styling sitting atop prominent large diameter wheels was retained. The length, width and wheelbase dimensions all increaseda little and the height was reduced while the pricespecification equation was also sharpened. The Soul line-up now comprises three models with two grades of specification and 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre performance levels. Like the original, the new Soul continues to provide a functional hatch/wagon crossover layout with styling that looks like something straight out of a motor show. It’s the design which remains the biggest talking point and the proportions are short in length and still reasonably tall in height. There’s a slim glasshouse and a wide stance emphasised by the 18-inch alloy wheels and fat 235/45 R18 tyres. The Soul packs a fair bit of interior space into its compact 4140mm length and the more generous 1800mm width and 1618mm height measurements to provide small hatch/wagon practicality and a slightly raised seating position. And the exterior details are eye- catching, with a black roof, silver roof rails and LED tail lights. At the front, the signature “tiger nose” grille serves no airflow purpose because it’s the blacked-out trapezoidal lower grille and four slots just above which provide the openings into the engine bay. Low-mounted, round fog lights also feature. The entry-level 1.6 EX model hits the important $29,990 price point and the SX models with a few more creature comforts are $33,490 with the 1.6-litre engine — tested here — and $35,490 if you step up to 2.0-litre power.
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Second generation a decent soul The 1591cc engine is a conventional multipoint fuel- injected unit developing 91kW at 6300rpm and peak torque of 152Nm at 4850rpm. At close to 1400kg the Soul is not a light car and loaded up with a couple of passengers the 1.6-litre unit has to work a bit harder. But the sixspeed automatic transmission allows 100km/h open-road cruising at a reasonably relaxed 2400rpm top gear with smooth downshifts 3000rpm in fifth and 4200rpm in fourth gear. You need to keep it up in the r for the 1.6-litre to provide real eagerness but the engine will wor a relaxed style in the city and on a highway cruise. The fuel consumption is an unremarkable 8.2 litres per 100km but the official figure is an achievable number and my road test actually averaged
8.0L/100km. Under the skin, the Soul shares its chassis layout with the latest Cerato. The front suspension feels well sorted and selecting Sport from the Flex Steer options removes some of the overly assisted feel from the steering. The torsion beam rear suspension is the Soul’s most obvious driving dynamics limitation and it’s not really up to the damping requirements for controlling the big wheel and tyre combination on uneven surfaces. So you get some markedly different reactions from the
front and rear suspension when running across midcorner corrugations and surface joins. A big part of the appeal of the Soul is what you get for the money. At $33,490 the Soul 1.6 SX is positioned similarly to base model hatchbacks such as the Toyota Corolla and Mazda3. They have larger engines but the SX specification with 18-inch alloy wheels, composite leather seat trim, heated front seats and electric front seat adjustment, an electro- chromatic mirror, reversing camera and front and rear parking sensors is an appealing equipment list at this price point. Tyre-pressure monitoring is another standard feature and the specification also extends to proximity key entry with pushbutton engine start, projector headlights and the FlexSteer system which allows drivers to
switch between Comfort, Normal and Sport settings of steering assistance. There’s also single-zone climate control air conditioning, folding mirrors and an alarm and immobiliser security system. Latest-generation Kia products feature a major enhancement in cabin-finish quality and the Soul SX leather trim with contrasting yellow stitching is complemented by plenty of mock silver detailing and piano black surfaces. The steering wheel has tidily arranged trip computer, phone, audio and the FlexSteer selection buttons. Functionality includes large door bins, a sunglass pocket, a roomy glovebox, two cup holders on the centre console and a handy-sized centre console storage bin. The firm front seats have a little bit of side bolstering support and the driver’s seat has plenty of adjustability with power cushion height/tilt, slide/ recline and lumbar movements. There’s excellent visibility from the slightly raised seating position and the Soul also offers good ventilation flow and clear instruments. A flat floor in the rear helps with the passenger space and you sit upright in the rear seats with plenty of headroom and a useful amount of kneeroom and footwell space. Opening the almost vertical “back-pack” tailgate — which has a wider aperture than the original Soul — reveals a deep load area with a handy 354 litres of cargo volume. Whether you fall in love with the Soul’s distinctive looks or consider it a rather weirdlooking boxy hatch there is no argument that Kia has packed an appealing level of specification into the Soul at a competitive price point.
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The importance of being mum Wife, mother, journalist ... PHILIPPA MANNAGH reveals the highs and lows, and the challenges in life ...
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est, slow down and nourish yourself ... important words for a mother to hear. My latest blog post was triggered by a conversation regarding a concern for mums. A concern that most are rushing back into "life" far too fast after our bodies have gone through the biggest physical activity imaginable. This is advice to myself as well as fellow mothers these days, keeping pace with what they feel society is setting. I'm calling bluff. The days are long but the years are short. We need to reclaim the importance of being mum and know that this role in itself is more than enough. Period. The most important role anyone, on the face of the earth will be called to be. Here is my letter.
A letter to a busy mother... Mummy, I have only been on this earth for 21 days now. Three weeks ... a mere 504 hours in total and I am asking you to slow down already. I feel your anxious emotions when you look around the house and it may be a bit messier than normal. I don't care mum, just hold me. I notice your voice changing in the
mornings and sometimes at night when you are trying to get the big kids ready for school and bed. It sounds angrier mummy than what you whisper gently in my ear. What are they doing so wrong mum? I hear their laughter... aren't they happy? What is the hurry? Why do you need to make that extra trip mummy? Don't you know your body is still healing from the birth experience we went through together? It was a big deal for me too and I am tired. Just hold me. Do you really need it? I don't care what you look like either. That you don't have your usual make up
Pantomime season and oh how I love it JO DANILO escaped to Northland from wintry England three years ago and finds the Kiwi way of life refreshingly different.She shares with SAVVY readers the things that make her stop and smile. One festive season, I somehow managed to see a grand total of five Pantomimes. There was the school one, the village one, the town one, and two big-city ones. By February I was officially panto-ed out, if there is such a word (spellcheck insists that there isn’t). I inflicted three of the Pantomimes on my little boy, and he developed a devastating Christmas condition which we christened ‘Pantophobia’ (another spellcheck first). It began with itchy eyes and ended with severe nausea. Luckily, he has overcome this debilitating phobia, because he is appearing in one, as are his younger brother and grandmother. His mother (that would be me) is busily recreating Ogre’s castles and spooky woodlands out of bits of wood and old tins of paint. Panto-season has arrived and is greedily devouring everyone’s spare time.
But what fun it is! (‘Oh no, it isn’t!’ my Panto-hating husband insists.) ‘Pantomime’ is a Greek word meaning ‘the imitation of all things’. It literally has been around for centuries. In the 1st century, Aelius Aristodes condemned pantomime ‘for its erotic content and the effeminacy of the dancing’. Not much has changed, then, in the last two thousand years. Luckily, the erotic content has been masked with innuendo over time, serving to provide much-needed morale for the poor dads who have been forced, against their will, to take their family along. You either love it or you hate it (or are in stupefying fear of it, despite spellcheck’s denial). For me, Pantomime is an essential part of the fabric of Christmas. The festive season isn’t complete if I haven’t seen a man dressed in bloomers at least once.
on or your hair straightened. I need you now, in all your natural mother-ness. I am hungry and dependant on you, this is all that matters. You are the most beautiful person in my life right now. The one I need the most. Just hold me. For soon... I will be running around, you will find it hard to catch me. When I am six I won't really want you to hold me, especially when you drop me off at school. The years beyond that... you will find it even harder to get a cuddle out of me. Maybe now and again, but for the most part, in all my young wisdom.... I will think I don't need you. Even though deep down I do.
Take the time now mummy. The days are long but the years are short. This "me" will be gone before you know it mum... don't rush it all away. Slow down. Lower your expectations. Live in a messy house. Smile at the cold cup of tea. And just hold me... Pip x www.littlemissfrugalblog.blogspot.com LIKED MEDIA, 0212960496 likedmedia@gmail.com, www.likedmedia.co.nz ■ PHOTOS: Jahanna Hollis
Christmas wishes ... DIANNE HARRIS is a budget advisor for the Anglican Care Centre “Give me some suggestions of what you'd like for Christmas” ... a request often made, but in some cases, particularly when we ask the kids, could cause a few sleepless nights. Maybe not quite that bad, but… The list we get given will often start with the most popular items that are ‘in’ and of course they are always potentially expensive, or outside of our budget. We start walking around the shops trying to find something similar then we start to justify why we are considering buying the item. Why do we do this to ourselves? Why do we put ourselves in a position where we know we will be paying for those items for the coming year or sometimes even longer? I read an article that said: “If your children still believe in Santa, help them draft realworld wish lists. In the postSanta years, set some financial boundaries and give them some choices. "Your children still gets a chance to choose, but you help them remember there are still real limits." Christmas Tip: Start off with a list, shop with the money you
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RECIPE This months recipe I have a couple of Christmas Giving ideas. CHRISTMAS FUDGE 395g can sweetened condensed milk zest of 3 limes 375g white chocolate 3/4 cup pistachio nuts (you can buy them with shells removed) 1 cup dried cranberries Grease cake tin or lay down baking paper. Put zest and condensed milk in a heavy based pan over low heat until JUST starting to simmer. Remove from heat and add chocolate, mixing until melted. Mix in nuts and berries, stir well. Pour mix into tin. Refrigerate for 2 hours or tip set before cutting into slices. MARSHMALLOWS BALLS 1/2 a 395g can of condensed milk 100g butter cubed 1/2 cup brown sugar 1tsp vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups round wine biscuits finely crushed 2tbsp cocoa sifted
180g marshmallows 1/2 cup coconut for rolling Heat condensed milk, butter and brown sugar in a saucepan til butter is melted and sugar dissolved – remove from heat and add vanilla. In a large bowl combine crushed biscuits and cocoa, make a well and pour in liquid mixture and mix well til combined. Take a tablespoon of mixture and roll into a ball in your hand, flatten the ball and place a marshmallow into center, then gather the mixture around until it is covered. Roll into a ball and then toss in coconut. Keep in fridge or freezer. ■ I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for the positive feedback that I have received over the year and I along with the other staff at the Anglican Care Centre would like to wish you all a very blessed Christmas.
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Schwarzkopf Extra Care Hair Refill Shampoo, $6.39; Schwarzkopf Extra Care Hair Refill Conditioner, $6.39; Schwarzkopf Extra Care Hair Refill Instant Hair Filling Serum, $11.99 As we age, hair and skin texture can change. We find hair may become finer, thinner, dry, brittle and lacking in shine. Rejuvenate aged, thinning or weak hair with the Schwarzkopf Extra Care Hair Refill hair care range. Think of it as a facelift for your hair. Featuring hyaluron complex (known for its anti-ageing properties), the Extra Care Hair Refill range strengthens hair with a plumping effect, for intensive regeneration from within. Hair regains its inner strength, becomes instantly more supple and looks visibly fuller.
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