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fter such an amazing summer and spring it’s time to face the reality that winter is upon us, though I must admit a warm fire on a winters’ night can’t be beaten.

This is our 7th birthday issue and I would like to thank all the advertisers and readers who have supported the magazine over the years, we are indeed lucky to live in such a beautiful region.

With the opening of King Street Live, a new music venue and joint venture by Warren Maxwell and Carl Schdroski, the night life in Masterton is changing. The coming months will see various artists, catering for all age groups, coming to the Wairarapa to perform, which is really exciting.

There are also other great events over the coming months including the Olive Harvest Festival in June, Wellington On a Plate in August featuring several Wairarapa foodies, leading up to Martinborough Springtime Jazz in August and the Kokomai Creative Festival in October.

This issue features interesting people and places who make the Wairarapa such a diverse and interesting place to live in.

Hope you enjoy the winter issue and look forward to seeing you in spring. Stay warm! Cheers Raewyn.

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A1homes charity build outcome

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oing once, going twice, and the A1 homes charity home has been SOLD… The house was auctioned on Saturday 23 March at 2pm for a grand total of $356,000, with proceeds going to the Wairarapa Cancer Society and the local fire brigade.

Paul and Jeanette Southey of A1 homes were absolutely ecstatic with the great results. So much time and effort from both the A1 team and all their suppliers had gone into this project and it was exciting to see it go on the day.

The site was a hive of activity with so many more auction items up for offer like a car from Eastwood Motor Group, travel vouchers from Harvey World Travel, dinner vouchers and so much more all going to a worthy cause.

But the grand finalé, the auction of the beautiful A1 home was the highlight of the day, with a local Greytown couple, Barry and Mary Jackson having the winning bid on the day.

They were so excited with their purchase they moved in just a couple of days later.

Paul and Jeanette would like to say thank you to all those people who helped on this project and still can’t believe how supportive this community is. “We live in a small community with people with big hearts, said Jeanette. It was an absolute delight to be involved in such a community project.”

The team at A1 homes look forward to getting the final figure that will be donated to the community, thanks to everyone’s hard work.

The A1 Homes team.

New general manager for Pukaha

Visitor spending growth continues for Wairarapa

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estination Wairarapa says new data shows a record number of credit card transactions from our major domestic markets occurred in the region throughout summer 2013. The regional tourism organisation’s general manager David Hancock says international and domestic credit card data shows that between December 2012 and February 2013, there were 113,812 visitor credit card transactions across the Wairarapa. Major domestic market transactions accounted for 58.8 percent of these. This figure is up 5.2 percent on the previous summer and marks the region’s third consecutive year of summer growth.

Mr Hancock says the top three contributing regions were Wellington, with 43 percent of all domestic transactions; Manawatu with 12 percent and Auckland with four percent.

The data also showed that for the year ending February 2013, all domestic credit card transactions were up 3.9 percent compared with the same period last year.

Mr Hancock says Destination Wairarapa has been working hard on targeting domestic visitor activity in the past year and will continue to make sure visitors are aware of the range of 4 - Wairarapa Lifestyle Magazine WINTER 2013 Issue #30

activities available here.

The recent ‘Summer of Music’ campaign which highlighted the large number of music events being staged in the region; Wings Over Wairarapa campaign and the upcoming Shear Fest campaign are examples of this. In coming months Destination Wairarapa will be attending the Manawatu Garden and Lifestyle Expo; the Palmerston North Women’s Expo and the Hawke’s Bay Better Home and Living Expo to promote the region.

In the interests of attracting more visitors to the region, Destination Wairarapa has also worked with its gardening members to create The Wairarapa Garden Map, which highlights members’ gardens available for visitors.

These featured gardens represent a wide of variety of styles and are located throughout the region. Maps can be collected from the Masterton and Martinborough i-SITE Visitor Centres.

As part of Destination Wairarapa’s ongoing gardening strategy, the organisation will once again be working closely with Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre around the promotion of its Wairarapa Garden Tour which is being held from November 9-10.

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ukaha Mount Bruce will welcome in June, Helen Tickner as its new general manager. The appointment is part of wider changes at Pukaha with the Pukaha Mount Bruce board taking over responsibility for the visitor centre and education programmes from the Department of Conservation.

Helen has a vast amount of experience in the tourism industry and has been heavily involved in the community. Helen will come to Pukaha from her current role as member services manager at tourism agency Destination Wairarapa.

Bob Francis, Pukaha Mount Bruce chairman was delighted with the appointment saying “Helen brings a comprehensive and exciting range of skills that will help further build visitor and educational experiences”.

Helen is very much looking forward to her new role which provides her an exciting opportunity to work in a very special tourism operation that she already has a passion for.

Bob Francis recognised the significance of the move for Pukaha, saying “While it is the end of an era it is also the start of an exciting new phase for the Pukaha visitor operation which has been very well-served

by DOC for the past 30 years”.

Kiwi Release Brings It Home For Pukaha Volunteers

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olunteers at the Pukaha Mount Bruce Wildlife Centre were recently given the opportunity to take part in a very special event. Members of the Rangitane o Wairarapa and Pukaha restoration teams joined DOC Ranger Yuri Forbes to release two young kiwi into the 942 hectare reserve.

Theo Gerritsen is an avid volunteer and was delighted to be invited along. “I am interested in the environment and ways in which I can help. I am usually involved in tracking kiwi and clearing trap-lines at Pukaha, so it’s a real thrill to be able to hold a young kiwi in your hands and then release it into the bush. It is something few New Zealanders get the opportunity to do.”

The Pukaha Mount Bruce Wildlife Centre is a three-way partnership between Rangitane o Wairarapa, the Department of Conservation and the Pukaha Mount Bruce Board. Ross Thompson, youth worker at Rangitane o Wairarapa, visits the reserve once a week to maintain tracks and clear traps with a group of young men he mentors and believes their involvement

Pukaha volunteer Theo Gerritsen places the young Kiwi in its new home. ticks all the boxes.

“Mentoring our young men as we work along the trap-lines is the key to our volunteer involvement. It provides them with transferable skills and prepares them for the workforce. Opportunities like this give them a chance to be away from town, in the outdoors, making a healthy contribution to a good cause,” he explained. “It is physically demanding and teaches them to how to face up to challenges and to not give up.”

“Our young men not only get to

experience the outdoors, but taking part in the kiwi release is the icing on the cake and rams home the importance of why they are doing the work,” he said.

Gerritsen is also keen to ensure that the released kiwi stay safe in the Pukaha bush. “Now we must continue our work clearing and resetting the traps to ensure that the kiwi remain safe from potential predators,” he concluded.

To become a Pukaha restoration volunteer email volunteer@pukaha.org.nz or call 06 375 8004.

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Wairarapa Community Spirit

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very night, 26 month-old Emily removes her “buttons” and places them carefully on the bedside table. She knows they are important.

Emily’s “buttons” are processors which sit behind each ear, held with magnets to her skull.

Wired into her inner ears, they stimulate the hearing nerves.

Symbolically, they show the transformation for this engaging toddler from deafness to a world of hearing and speaking normally.

Emily was born with a rare inner ear condition causing deafness, and expensive custom-made cochlear implants were the only option to give Emily’s life sound.

“I now have a happy, healthy and hearing daughter,” says her mother Corina Lawson. “Two years ago I didn’t think that was possible. It only happened with extraordinary support from the Martinborough community.”

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Only a month after the operation the impact was described as the most successful case of her type ever, as her speech and language ability improvement was so impressive.

New to Martinborough, Corina and her husband Ed Robinson are still slightly stunned at how generously the community rallied.

“The supplier donated the second implant’s hardware, halving the cost. House and garden tours, dinners, a movie premiere and lots of personal donations raised the rest. People took Emily to their hearts and we cannot express our gratitude strongly enough.

“With the balance of funds raised, we have set up a Wairarapa Children’s Trust. With ongoing fundraising we will be able to help other local children with significant medical needs,” she said.

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Bubbles & Inspiration networking event

ew Zealand fashion designer Trelise Cooper weaved a little of her magic during the fifth anniversary of Bubbles & Inspiration, a women’s only networking event in Wairarapa.

The Auckland based designer, who has grown her eponymous label into a global luxury fashion brand with three different lines and brand extensions in jewellery and interior design, told over 300 women at the Copthorne Hotel and Resort Solway Park in Masterton to trust their gut extinct and only buy clothes that make them feel fantastic.

“It may seem frivolous, but actually clothes are the way you express yourself. You should only

buy things that make you feel fantastic,” she said.

Bubbles & Inspiration, created by local business women Sara Orsborn and Carissa Fairbrother, is a regular and relaxed forum where local women can enjoy a glass of bubbles, network, create opportunities, gain ideas, and have fun. The first event held five years ago attracted guest speaker Catherine de Groot, from natural skin care company Trilogy. Now it has 1500 people on its data base, and continues to attract some of the country’s top guest speakers.

For more information visit: scoopenterprises.co.nz/ bubblesinspiration.asp

Carissa Fairbrother, Trelise Cooper and Sara Orsborn

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Pukaha Mount Bruce Fundraiser - Wairarapa Garden Tour

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fter the success of the 2012 Wairarapa Garden Tour, Pukaha Mount Bruce will be holding another Wairarapa Garden Tour this year to raise funds to keep Pukaha’s wildlife safe.

This year the two day event will be held on the 9 and 10 of November. The garden tour is a unique opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful gardens of the Wairarapa, most of which you would never normally have the opportunity to see.

Pukaha Mount Bruce are currently seeking gardens to include in this year’s tour. Last year’s gardens ranged from grand, well established gardens to newly established ‘town’ gardens.

If you have a garden that is beautiful, a bit different, or something quite special, Pukaha would love to talk to you.

A few of last year’s favourite gardens will be included again this year but most of the gardens will be new to the programme.

Pukaha are very grateful to the garden owners who have opened their gardens to be part of the tour.

The garden tour is definitely a must for anyone who loves gardens, loves day trips or just loves getting out and about. Plus, all funds raised go towards supporting Pukaha’s Mount Bruce’s wonderful wildlife.

For more information please contact John Gilberthorpe on 06 304 9698 or Jo Parker on 027 207 6418.

To pre-register for tickets email info@pukaha.org.nz with “Garden Tour” in the subject line.

Complementary spaces

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wo of Masterton’s most popular stores are now located in the same building providing a fabulous retail destination for customers.

Stella Lennox of Lennox Design Studio has relocated her interior design, home ware and giftware store so that it adjoins Hedley’s Bookshop and HedSpace Gallery at 150-152 Queen St. Stella is excited about moving into the recently refurbished space and hopes customers will be inspired to choose the perfect gift from two different stores whilst enjoying the ambience of HedSpace gallery, without going outside.

In addition, Stella will also manage HedSpace Gallery which has so far enjoyed successful exhibitions including Speed of Life - photographs of David Bowie by 6 - Wairarapa Lifestyle Magazine WINTER 2013 Issue #30

and before him his father Jim, to create the Japanese photographer Sukita; Ans HedSpace. Recent renovations to the shop Westra, Louise Purvis, Jeff Thomson, have enabled a greater range of titles to Grant Sheehan, Fiona Pardington and be offered, especially in the area of nonmost recently Six String Stories The Eric fiction.

Clapton Exhibition.

David Hedley says the two stores will complement each other. “Stella’s youth and design talent provided the perfect combination to our bookshop.”

Hedley’s was established in Queen St Masterton in 1907 and has been at 150 Queen St since 1958 when Alex Hedley Snr had the bookshop purpose built.

While the space is fully modernised it still retains its 1950s charm. In 2012 Hedley’s took over the neighbouring building, originally the home of the legendary David Hedley and Stella Lennox are excited about Long”s Butchery fronted by Rick Long providing customers with a unique retail destination.

Successful caspian tern breeding season

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bservations, photos and feedback by the community have detailed the successful breeding season of the Caspian Tern at Onoke Spit during the 2012/2013 season.

Community group Friends of Onoke spit (FOOS) and members from the Masterton Ornithological Society (OSNZ) have visited the Spit during the caspian tern breeding season to count nests, eggs and chicks during this critical time.

Denise MacKenzie (FOOS) comments “the Spit is often influenced by severe weather which can influence bird breeding success, often causing the terns to shift nesting sites leading to nest failure”.

Three visits by OSNZ during the season have detailed the number of Caspian terns nesting with the resulting success captured in stunning photos by local photographer Pete Monk.

Behaviour of drivers using Onoke Spit during this year’s caspian tern breeding season has been applauded by the Department of Conservation (DOC).

“You can easily see where vehicles have made an effort to avoid the colony,” says Sandra Burles, biodiversity ranger.

“Vehicles have been using the beach when possible, and staying on established tracks.”

The ongoing restoration programme at Onoke spit includes pest animal and plant control within the dunes and along the gravel spit. A third planting day is planned for autumn 2013. The caspian tern has a threat classification of ‘Nationally Vulnerable’.

Italian cum Spanish style food

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orning sun floods Martinborough’s new Pinocchio courtyard café as diners enjoy their Revive coffee, chat and check iPads with free WiFi. Business partners Jimmy McKinnel, Karina Hailwood and Gavin Eldridge have created a “relaxed Italian cum Spanish style” on the former French Bistro site.

“The name Pinocchio is memorable, easy to say and fits with the Italian style.

People have even generously gifted Pinocchio memorabilia,” says Jimmy.

“The al fresco courtyard is the key to Pinocchio, complemented by the warm indoor dining room. Daytime food is ‘brunchy/lunchy’ and then our three nights a week dinners offer several choices for sharing.

“Lots of groups come to Martinborough, and these shared family-style dishes like paella or spaghetti and meatballs, with a jug of sangria, are ideal,” he adds.

Chef Lizzie Meehan handmakes pasta and gnocchi and “stunning” Peroni Italian beer is on tap.

Jimmy and Karina also own Cool Change restaurant, after moving to Martinborough nearly two years ago. The partners all have young families.

“People ask why we push ourselves but when the landlord approached us we saw it as a good opportunity.

Gavin (formerly at Circus) is front of house but Karina and I like to be hands-on because it’s the best way to meet and satisfy our customers,” Jimmy concluded.

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Unique, historical or unusual wines wanted

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f you have a memorable wine lurking dustily in your wine cellar, maybe you would like to donate it to the Hospice Wairarapa Wine Auction?

Following a centuries old tradition from Burgundy, where the wine community supports the Hospices de Beaune, Hospice Wairarapa adopted the wine auction as its major fund-raiser.

Part of its goal is to “put the fun into fund-raising”, and the auction’s evening of good food, wine and company has achieved that objective while also raising over $250,000 for Hospice Wairarapa.

Spirited bidding for unique, unusual, and memorable wine has been a highlight at each of the three auctions to date, and we are seeking some very special items for the 2013 event to tempt wine collectors and aficionados.

Widely considered the world’s greatest sweet wine, this Château d’Yquem 1996 was donated by Peter and Colleen Taylor of Taupo Cellars for the 2011 Wine Auction, and sold for $1050.

In 2007 the oldest bottle of New Zealand wine – a 1903 Lansdowne Claret donated by Masterton’s Ed Beetham – sold for a New Zealand record price of $14,000.

We don’t expect another viniferous treasure like that, but who knows?

Among the wine delights snapped up in 2011 were a sublime 1996 Chateau d’Yquem, a 1991 Penfolds Grange described as “one of the finest red wines made in Australia” and Martinborough Vineyard’s world-beating 1998 Reserve Pinot Noir.

If you have something special you would like to donate to a worthy local cause, organiser Dawn McCallum would be delighted to hear from you (dawn@ mccassoc.co.nz or (06) 306 8850).

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Dishing up creativity on a plate

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ISA Wellington On a Plate has no boundaries when it comes to creativity or taking people behind the scenes. By Katie Farman.

Nalini Baruch is looking forward to taking people behind the scenes and introducing them to some of the Wairarapa’s food and wine heroes during this August’s VISA Wellington On a Plate culinary festival.

The LOT EIGHT olive oil maker based in Martinborough will be holding an event as part of the festival, which will take place at various venues throughout the Wairarapa, Wellington and Kapiti from August 9 – 25th. Like previous years the festival’s centerpiece is DINE, a fortnight where over 100 of the region’s eateries offer guests set lunch or dinner menus, many that include matched wines.

This year will also see the return of Burger Wellington and a new award that aims to recognise the very best of Wellington’s regional producers and help bring their products to a wider audience during Visa Wellington On a Plate.

“Everything we hear tells us, people want to experience something they’ve never seen or tasted before and that’s what we hope to achieve. At the same time I think one of the key achievements of Wellington On a Plate is they are giving high end producers, like us, a platform to get into main stream media and in front of consumers,” says Mrs Baruch.

It is the fourth year LOT EIGHT has been involved in VISA Wellington On a Plate and Mrs Baruch says feedback from previous years has shown people want the opportunity to get hands on and go behind the scenes. In addition it is an opportunity for the event organisers to extend their own limits of creativity.

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During 2012’s Festival, Mrs Baruch created a series of lunches entitled The Currying Flavour, which attracted people from outside of the region. The sold out events demonstrated how to combine local Pirinoa Station lamb with the right spices to produce Rogan Josh as well as allow her the opportunity to talk about her award winning Martinborough olive grove which releases three oils each year – two extra virgin olive oils and a citrus olive oil. This year people will also get the opportunity to taste some of what they produce for chefs which do not end up on retail shelves.

“Last year we attracted people from Melbourne and around the country including those from Auckland, Marlborough and Palmerston North,” she says. “I think it is because our event was unique and because it was held in the weekend with many people using this as a winter treat for themselves. We hope to achieve similar interest this year once our event has been announced.”

As in previous years, several Wairarapa restaurants will be involved in the DINE programme while special events will also take place throughout the region. However the details of these are kept strictly secret until the programme officially launches in June.

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At the heart of Papawai

Chef Peter Gordon with a carving depicting eels and flounder at Papawai Marae near Greytown.

Papawai Marae in South Wairarapa is fusing tradition with progress as its people work to make it a living, thriving place. Attraction to this local treasure is gaining magical momentum, highlighted by the return of a famous chef. By Julia Mahony.

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nternational cook Peter Gordon arrived at Papawai in April to bake bread with local children in the marae’s kitchen – and to turn 50 years old.

Peter, Maori from Wairarapa on his father’s side, owns restaurants in New Zealand and London and is known as the “fusion chef’’. He returned to the marae near Greytown for the first time in 30 years with members of his local Workman whanau, to learn, reconnect, throw a party and cook.

Peter witnessed a heartfelt powhiri (welcome) and listened to Papawai elders tell stories of his grandmother -- a food gatherer of some repute. Then he kneaded and knotted dough with the children and Breadcraft’s Peter Rewi. The chef was keen to learn about eel from the Papawai Stream, perhaps concocting new recipes for his top-end eateries.

The next evening, Peter hosted a meal at the marae to celebrate his 50th birthday and he received a blessed Maori cloak. His visit to Papawai was handled with aroha and respect for the quietly spoken chef, known for his quirky synthesis of foods.

The people of Papawai are also focused on fusion with the community of South Wairarapa and beyond, strengthening bonds with local families and beckoning to Maori and non-Maori.

In the last year, the marae has hosted a Pacific Parliamentary Forum of 100 people, been the recipient of a working bee by the Mormon Church, had a sleepover for 90 Masterton primary school children, opened its doors to at least four film crews, while continuing in its key role as the venue for whanau tangi.

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to a building programme and care of the marae’s 100-year-old totara whakapakoko.

These 16-ft high carvings of ancestors face inwards around the perimeter to represent peace. Other marae have outwards facing sentries to ward off evil spirits. The Papawai carvings are affected by time and rot and have been assessed by the Historic Places Trust It is hoped some can be saved.

Another initiative is free waiata training sessions at the marae, to enable the people to support whaikorero – formal speeches.

The marae at Papawai is one of the most historically important in New Zealand. It was the site of the Maori Parliament – called Kotahitanga, the Maori word for fusion or unity -- in the late 1800s.

A number of Papawai people were prominent Maori leaders, scribes, historians and politicians.

Richard Seddon, the native affairs minister who became prime minister, spent much time at Papawai, which at its social peak was home to around 3000 people, a mill, a school and a newspaper. This centralisation of people at Papawai was partly in response to the Pakeha settlement of South Wairarapa and the parliament addressed land loss and other national issues concerning Maori.

Still, there was fusion between Papawai and Greytown, Paora Ammunson says.

“Pakeha brought new ways of using land and such techniques led to the flour mill at Papawai. Some Greytown Victorian buildings have tell-tale signs that Maori labourers from Papawai worked on them.’’

In the early decades of the 20th century Papawai suffered a period of decline and bad luck – hurricane force winds destroyed its Aotea Waipounamu complex and the 1942 earthquake toppled a marble

The top of a carving symbolising 100 years since the exchange by Maori of Lake Wairarapa for land at Mangakino.

Long time marae kaumatua Tom Hemi and Amiria Te Whaiti, the marae’s kaikaranga (caller).

The waharoa (gateway) at Papawai Marae.

Peter Gordon is greeted by Lindsay Wright, a member of his local Workman whanau.

Peter Gordon bakes bread in the marae kitchen with Renee Wilson, Awhina Southey and Sian Wheeler. monument to the great Papawai leader Tamahau Mahupuku.

Recent waves of activity and restoration have seen Papawai regain its strength. The marae has regular weekly venue bookings by local social service providers and hosts an array of social events.

Paora says Papawai people must utilise and grasp technology to achieve their goals but hold fast to traditions and cherish things which make them different. Embracing the wider community is part of that goal of fusion.

“Being a good host is a way of holding mana. An important part of hosting is the preparation of food and our building programme includes a new dining hall, which will resonate architecturally with former buildings of Papawai and Greytown.’’

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Ngati Kahungunu ancestor Rongokako stands above the gateway to the marae.

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An ancient ingredient A new regional event – the Martinborough Olive Harvest Festival – celebrates the mighty olive.

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live oil is an ancient ingredient yet a relatively recent part of most New Zealanders’ food choices. It is packed with health benefits and its culinary uses are countless.

It is described as “a gastronomic affair” precisely because of the versatility, unctuous flair and depth of flavour olive oil adds to so many recipes. Starters, mains and desserts will all feature local olive oil in one way or another.

The festival will showcase the winter crop with plenty of activity in the pretty Wairarapa village of Martinborough over the weekend of 29-30 June, 2013. Gastronomy is high on the festival’s programme.

“In what we call a culinary ménage a trois, local chefs have all created their own three-course lunch bringing together local foods, olive oils and wines,” says the festival’s event manager, Susan McLeary.

“The creative challenge of a three-way match has appealed to our chefs, and it shows off the versatility of olive oil. Culinary themes include Moroccan, Spanish and Mediterranean to the more local Wairarapa, where the chef at Peppers Parehua Martinborough says he is celebrating the wonderful range of products and ingredients he has access to close to the kitchen door.

With about 20 groves around Martinborough, olives are the wine district’s “second gastronomic product”. When the Martinborough Business Association wanted to create a mid-winter event, it made good sense to focus on a local award-winning product, and to showcase the actual harvest itself.

“The idea is for visitors to go “behind the scenes” at private olive groves in a way they can’t usually do, and help with the harvest if they want to,” says Susan.

“Picking is harder than it looks. Some groves take the traditional approach with rakes and big mats to catch the olives, while others have embraced technology with a grunty tree-shaking machine, which will also be in action over the weekend,” she reports.

“Like all horticultural crops, olives are weather-sensitive and have loved the hot dry summer and autumn. Rain in April ‘freshened up’ the trees but as the fruit starts to change colour the race will be to get the crop ripened before frosts start,” says grower Ray Lilley from White Rock Olives.

Ray and Jenny Lilley are looking forward to their 1300 fiveyear old trees producing their first commercial crop. A former journalist, Ray will talk about his ‘greenfields grove’, with plantings of five different varieties, each with their own flavour and growing characteristics.

“These are easy picking trees,” he says.

By contrast, Wairarapa Lifestyle contributor, Jared Gulian is an old olive hand, with 12 years of olive growing experience and tales to tell. Well known for his Moon Over Martinborough blog, Jared’s book Stories from an Olive Farm is to be launched in June.

“We are very lucky that Jared will tell tales and readings from his book, at the new Martinborough Library, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning as a special festival event,” Susan promises.

“Late June is generally crisp yet clear in Martinborough, so it’s a great time to wrap up warm and learn more about olives in all their delicious variety.

“The oldest trees in this area are 20-25, while the oldest recorded olive tree is still producing at 6000 years old. We have some way to go!” she concluded.

Tickets are available from www.martinborougholivefestival.co.nz.

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Olive pressing – Olives at different stages of ripeness bring different flavour profiles to the oil, and are seen here in the first stage of pressing as they give up their riches.

Sparkly night market in the Square Martinborough’s unique Union Jack-shaped Square will buzz with stallholders and shoppers as evening falls on Saturday 29 June.

Fairy lights will add sparkle to the massive oak trees.

Open to everyone, the night market is a fun way to wrap up warm and celebrate the wide variety of hand-crafted products on show.

Naturally there also will be classy food stalls so shoppers can graze as they shop, warmed by mulled wine and glowing vineyard frost pots for atmosphere.

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Jane joins Soeur Design Jane Hadlow says she’s “a shop girl from way back” and that managing Martinborough’s elegant Soeur Design store is her perfect job.

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he new Martinborough resident says her arrival here was “serendipity”. While managing the Trelise Cooper store in Christchurch, the earthquake felled the back half of the building, and Jane was dragged out, dazed but fortunately unhurt.

Shaken, she moved to Wellington to join her husband, actor Mark Hadlow, who was filming The Hobbit. Staying with her love of fashion retailing, she managed the Alexandra Owen fashion store.

There, she heard many of her customers say they were looking forward to “getting back over the hill” until curiosity made them visit the Wairarapa one weekend with a friend.

“I had never heard of Martinborough before, but we came back the next weekend and bought some land to build a house here.

It’s so beautiful, and the people here are so kind and welcoming,” she said.

Serendipity also played its part in her new job, when a new local friend mentioned Soeur Design’s manager Dinny Pearce had decided to retire. Jane was appointed manager in April, and with the house finished enjoys the luxury of being able to bike to work.

Few cyclists are as stylishly clad.

“I knew the Soeur range very well from Christchurch, and it’s a privilege to sell such lovely clothing pieces. They are timeless, very wearable and without following fashion trends closely always attract compliments.

“I also feel privileged to carry on Dinny’s legacy in Martinborough, because she is an important part of the local community and the village retailers. The products here are chosen with love, and I will enjoy helping our customers put together different items, so they can explore possibilities.

“I love being able to help a customer create a new outfit, that will stand the test of time and become an invaluable part of her wardrobe. Sometimes adding a jacket to a dress changes the look completely, and becomes much more versatile and a true wardrobe asset.

“Soeur’s classic look makes that very appealing,” she smiled, pointing out the three Soeur pieces she is wearing can be worn in several different ways.

She adds that accessories are often the ideal finishing touch: “adding value” to an outfit is often as simple as flinging on a colourful scarf or contrasting belt. She loves being creative with Soeur accessories like pure wool or silk scarves in gorgeous colours and prints, as well as jewellery, necklaces or beads to dress outfits up.

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Jane loves being creative with Soeur accessories like pure wool or silk scarves in gorgeous colours and prints, as well as jewellery, necklaces or beads to dress outfits up.

“It must be fun, and not too complicated.”

Jane is often asked about the store’s name. Soeur is French for ‘sister’ and named for sisters Maria Tyrie and Ann Inglis who own it. Their flair extends beyond fashion into art, which is a feature of the stores in both Christchurch and Martinborough.

The Martinborough house is a haven for Mark Hadlow. Acting commitments keep him busy travelling: his schedule over the next few months includes performances in Germany, Gallipoli and Edinburgh (for the famous Military Tattoo with the New Zealand Army Band), and a further 10 weeks shooting for The Hobbit in Wellington.

“Looking out over the greenery of the golf course, this is such a relaxing place for him to return to after so much travelling. It gives him true down time when he comes home and re-charges his batteries. We could not have picked a better spot,” she smiled.

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Kokomai Creative Festival, Wairarapa

Wilson Dixon, the cowboy from Cripple Creek will roll into the Wairarapa this spring as one of the key acts for Kokomai Creative Festival, Wairarapa.

Festival-goers should be prepared for a night of country music, merriment and mayhem.

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e’s packed out theatres in Auckland and made audiences laugh with his unique blend of country music and comedy at fringe festivals in Melbourne and Edinburgh. Now Wilson Dixon is bringing his unique show to the Wairarapa as part of this year’s inaugural Kokomai Creative Festival, Wairarapa.

The festival, to be held from October 18-27, 2013 at venues right across the Wairarapa including rugby club rooms, public buildings and galleries, will feature an inspiring series of workshops and performances of music, visual arts, film, dance, theatre, culinary arts and literature. This year’s inaugural festival has the theme “Flight of the Imagination” as the festival takes flight across the Wairarapa valley.

“Kokomai is a fantastic opportunity for people to explore and develop their own creativity and see some fantastic national and international acts,” says Heidi Holbrook, Kokomai’s artistic director.

Wilson Dixon’s Greatest Hits show is one of three key acts already confirmed to perform at the festival. Others include the partially improvised play Party with the Aunties, which was a hit at the Nelson Arts Festival and the award winning play, I George Nepia which celebrates the life of an East Coast boy who became one of New Zealand’s most revered rugby players. Kokomai’s full programme will be launched in August.

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Heart”. He delivers his routine in a folksy manner but with slick one liners and observations of life and his family. “Wilson Dixon is renowned for his smart lyrics, country styling and quick wit. I think audiences in the Wairarapa will really enjoy his live performance, and find his unexpected turns of phrases a pleasure to listen too.”

Wilson Dixon was part of the 2010, 2011 and 2013 NZ International Comedy Festivals in Wellington. At the 2010 New Zealand International Comedy Festival, Wilson hit comedy gold, with sell out seasons in both Auckland and Wellington with an audience of over 3500. Wilson went on to to pick up the Festival awards for “Best Show” and the supreme award “The Fred” for outstanding artistic achievement.

In 2011 Wilson took “American Dream” to the Dunedin Fringe Festival and again sold out two consecutive shows with an audience of over 700. He has also performed at the fringe festivals in the UK and Australia. That same year he re-enforced his position as one of the biggest Comedy Festival shows with a total sell out season of his show “Up on Cripple Creek” and a nomination for “Best Show” of the festival. Wilson played the Wellington Opera House and Auckland’s SKYCITY Theatre with over 4000 fans coming out to see him perform.

Ms Holbrook says “although hilarious, Wilson won’t appeal to everyone”. If comedy shows aren’t your area of interest there will be plenty of other shows, workshops and events during Kokomai that you can get involved in.

The full programme will be announced in late August and will be available for viewing at www.kokomai.co.nz.

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Katie Farman Louisa Gleeson and Dan Broughton (left) and Colin Brewer, Wairarapa based farrier.

Riding High in Carterton Louisa Gleeson and Dan Broughton have never been afraid to take the road less travelled.

After living and working in the UK, the dynamic duo is now proud to call Wairarapa home. By Katie Farman.

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arterton is a long way from the rolling hill country of Northern England. But the characterful Wairarapa township’s village feel has captivated the hearts and minds of equine vet Louisa Gleeson and her web designer partner Dan Broughton.

The engaging couple moved to the Wairarapa in 2011, choosing to live in Carterton thanks to its village feel, inclusive community spirit and affordable housing. They’re in the process of renovating an old state house and are taking time to develop the large section into their own wee slice of paradise complete with vegetable gardens including plantings of hot chillies.

“We loved Carterton’s central proximity within the region as it makes it easier for me to visit my clients and it’s also close to Wellington, a city we love,” says Louisa. “We love Carterton’s village feel. Dan and I are both familiar with living in a village after spending time in England and think the region’s combination of easy going lifestyle and an easy going people is just brilliant.”

Originally from Christchurch, Louisa graduated as a vet from Massey University before working in a mixed practice in the Wairarapa. In 2004 she moved to England concentrating on equine work – an area of interest largely derived from her own competitive equestrian background.

“I’ll be honest. I’m a horse geek and love everything about them. I’ve produced horses of all ages and types – from foals to thoroughbreds – and I’ve also competed to a high level in eventing,” she says.

After completing a General Practitioner’s Certificate in Equine Practice through the European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies, Louisa has worked in equine practices since, including second opinion equine practices. It was while living in England she met her now partner Dan, a computer engineer from the town of Clitheroe in Lancashire, whose broad IT background has enabled 18 - Wairarapa Lifestyle Magazine WINTER 2013 Issue #30

him to move into the more creative side of web design and other online projects.

Since the couple moved to Carterton, Dan has established his own business Wairarapa Web Design from an office in High St, Carterton and is developing a reputation for improving a client’s search engine optimisation (how well a website ranks on a search result). In a short space of time he has taken on a mixture of local and regional clients and has enjoyed working collaboratively with clients off-shore. He is also part of the Carterton Business Group and keen to put as much into the community as he is getting out.

Louisa has established a sole focus equine veterinary practice, Wairarapa Equine, and offers a comprehensive range of veterinary services for horses and ponies, including the ability to perform electrocardiograph traces for heart arythmias; prior to purchase examinations, ultrasound and with the only portable digital radiography equipment in the region can take digital x-rays at a client’s property.

After completing a two month stint at the Equine Department of the Massey University Teaching Hospital, she continues to have a strong relationship with the university which facilitates access to expert advice or referral for specific conditions.

She also works alongside Greytown based farrier Colin Brewer, who covers the lower North Island. Colin says the pair use each other as a sounding board, to the benefit of their clients”.

“Essentially, I deal with the outside of the shoe and she deals with the inside of the shoe. For example I might find a horse that has something wrong with its hoof capsule and after talking to its owner realise it has had ongoing problems. That’s when I would suggest calling Louisa as her communication, equine experience and follow-up is great.”

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Bringing the music world to Masterton

A serendipitous meeting of minds led to the creation of King Street Live, Wairarapa’s only dedicated Katie Farman

live music venue. KATIE FARMAN talks to Warren Maxwell, one of the driving forces behind it.

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ever one to shy away from a challenge, musician Warren Maxwell says the idea to open a music venue in Masterton came about following a chance meeting with local businessman Carl Schdroski.

The pair was lamenting the lack of quality venues in the Wairarapa for both youth and musicians when Schdroski mentioned he owned the building next to his Country Life Furniture store, previously tenanted by King St Artworks.

Maxwell took one look and his mind started racing.

“As soon as I walked into the building, my heart rate went up as it has a spirit and energy to it,” says Featherston-based Maxwell, who has been the driving force behind many of New Zealand’s leading music projects including Trinity Roots, reggae & soul group Fat Freddy’s Drop, and blues quartet Little Bushmen.

“The design of it is perfect as a music venue. It has a shoe box shape, high ceilings, big timber beams and a beautiful historic feel about it. That was it. The decision was made then and there.”

Within weeks the pair gutted the building, had it earthquake strengthened, fully insulated and lined. There were a lot of late nights, early mornings and meetings with engineers. But the one thing that motivated both of them was ensuring the acoustics were world class. A concrete stage and zig-zag domain wall designed to deflect sound evenly were critical to achieving this goal.

“I’m a musician. I’ve toured. I understand where the artists are coming from. We still want to get out into the provinces, but it’s a bit of a deterrent when you’re playing in a pub, stuck in a corner next to a pokie machine. So for a lot of artists, this is dedicated to them,” says Maxwell.

When this issue of Wairarapa Lifestyle magazine went to print, Maxwell was in negotiations to bring much of New Zealand’s music royalty to Masterton. In fact since opening the venue in May, his phone has been running hot with musicians, comedians and actors wanting somewhere unique to perform. He is also determined to make King St Live a venue for the wider community.

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“We want to cater for the diverse range of music tastes here in the region. I’d love to see a classical pianist up on stage one night, followed by a heavy metal band and then hand the reins over to a group of banjo players. And I think people in our community want to see that diversity too.”

This desire was reflected in the opening line-up for King Street Live. Included were performances by one of the country’s most wellknown and diverse artist Tiki Taane, plus Chocolate Box featuring divas Vanessa Stacey and Lisa Tomlins. Music legend Dave Dobbyn, Wellington’s Shogun Orchestra and country band Tales of Tennessee featuring kiwi fiddling legend Coleen Trenwith are hints of the diversity to come later this year.

Born in Northland, Maxwell grew up in a musical family before studying jazz at the Conservatorium of Music in Wellington, where he has also taught. He has collaborated with many of the country’s leading musicians and is also involved in many behind the scenes musical projects including composing scores for television, short films and the upcoming feature length film “The Pa Boys – a spirited journey”. The father of two also works as a music tutor at UCOL inspiring the next generation of musicians.

He says his fortunate meeting with Schdroksi, also a music lover, and an opportunity to work alongside his brother Alan, who will manage the venue’s bar, is the start of a new journey for him.

“A lot of people are excited about this venue and because of this I’m excited for the people of Masterton and for the performers we can potentially bring,” he says. “My days of touring the world are on hold. I’ve done it with Fat Freddy’s and Trinity Roots and have realised that as you get older your values change. I feel I’ve experienced a lot and I feel this is a natural progression. I’m just so fortunate to have fallen into this serendipitous situation.”

King Street Live will be open Thursday to Satuday 5pm – 1am.

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Springtime Jazz Springtime is time for Jazz In Martinborough. The first weekend of September brings spring, the cool sounds of jazz music wafting around the village and a relaxed, happy vibe. By Susan McLeary.

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ow in its third year and affectionately known as JIM, the festival is run by five volunteers. Music director Ted Preston says the first event was “quite opportunistic” after an approach from Australian trad jazz band Dixie Street to perform at the Martinborough Town Hall.

Town Hall Committee chairman Ian Cresswell scented an opportunity. Roping in jazz enthusiasts Ted Preston with Mary and Lee Quayle, he found four bands from the Christchurch School of Jazz who needed a venue after the earthquake. Lyttelton’s jazz violinist Fiona Pears completed the ‘gig for Christchurch’.

“As well as providing a performance outlet and enthusiastic audience, we were able to donate $6000 to the school’s trust.

JIM was born, the locals flocked to performances and the event is now eagerly anticipated. It is carefully timed for spring: a quiet time of year, after Wellington on a Plate and the new olive festival and before Toast Martinborough.

“The community support has been phenomenal,” says Ted. “Whenever we asked for support we got it, and we even had people in the street congratulate us, saying ‘thanks for creating the festival for our community’.”

JIM has grown to become a Thursday night to Sunday afternoon event, 30 August – 1 September 2013, firmly community-based, with net proceeds going to the Town Hall project.

Bruce McMichael joined the organisers in Year Two, and they are very clear that this is a Martinborough-sized, community event.

“Although the main venue is Martinborough itself, it’s a Wairarapa-wide affair,” Ted went on to explain.

“The heart and soul of the festival is that it happens in and around the village. Performances have been held in the Town Hall, cafés, pubs, bars, a church and the street.

“We offer potential venues help by suggesting and matching bands, and with overall publicity.

“After two years, Martinborough and the festival are both developing a great reputation with musicians as a welcoming place to perform and be appreciated. Many locals reinforce this welcoming reputation by making their houses available to performers and offering hospitality.

“We are working with the Kokomai festival later in the year to use our contacts and experience to add a jazz element,” he commented.

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Chanteuse Tessa Quayle captivated the Town Hall audience during her special guest appearance with Hot Club Sandwich at the Town Hall Saturday evening performance at Jazz in Martinborough 2012.

Ted Preston brings a strong musical family connection to the festival, through his Australia-based singer and boogie-piano player sister Jan Preston, a regular performer in New Zealand festivals.

“It helps,” he smiles, describing himself as “a musician who doesn’t play any more”.

One festival aim is to encourage and promote local and young talent in the Wairarapa. The free Junior Jazz session last year featured an 18 piece big band from Wairarapa College and two combos from Chanel College in Masterton.

“They were tremendous, and we were pleased to contribute to their development. We want to do more in this area. Ultimately we may be able to spin off a separate Junior Jazz festival earlier in the year, better suited to school terms,” he added.

La Petite Manouche, Robbie Averill and Burke Goffe, Christchurch gypsy guitar duo in full flight at Circus Theatre and Restaurant during their performance at Jazz in Martinborough 2012.

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Saturday is Jazz Trail day, culminating the “high energy, Las Vegas-style musical tribute” Sons of Sinatra show, with vocalist James Tait-Jamieson, with Liz Kirkman. Ted says “book early for this one!”

Wellington’s premier big band, the ever-popular Rodger Fox Wellington Jazz Orchestra, closes the festival on Sunday afternoon.

Other acts and performers are being finalised, so check the website www. jazzinmartinborough.co.nz for details and pre-registration opportunities before tickets go on sale in July.

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Country fare and flair New owners of Tauherenikau’s Tin Hut Lisa Ewart and Matt Pearce have a nine year mission for the historic country pub. Susan McLeary

Mike Warman

samples some of the fare.

Chef Verena Gobey and Lisa Ewart.

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e want it to be a ‘country local’ where people enjoy our good hearty country food with flair, reasonable prices and to relax with families and friends,” says Lisa. “We are all about food, wine and music.”

She worked with former owner Marcus Darley for three years, firstly in front of house and then “in the kitchen after he discovered I could cook”, she laughed.

“Marcus deserves accolades for turning the Tin Hut around. He was a true hospitality professional, who trained his staff well, and we are building on the great bones he put in place,” she acknowledged.

Originally from Kahutara, Matt proudly points to his name on the 1991 Tin Hut Clay Shooting Trophy. “The former owner is a good friend, and he thinks it’s great Lisa and I own the place now. It’s a big part of the local history going back to 1857.

“Originally it was called the Tauherenikau Hotel, which burnt down in 1923. A temporary corrugated iron hut was built to serve beer, and immediately nicknamed The Tin Hut. “We have a courtesy van for patrons, but the days of heavy drinking are gone. With 80% of our business being food, most customers are here to eat with a glass of beer or wine. The kids menu is not just fried food, we are expanding facilities for children, and building up the garden.

Lisa is quick to praise their chef Verena, saying between the three of them, they have the bases well covered.

After seven years in hospitality in Cairns, Matt is in charge of wines. He makes a feature of local Wairarapa wines, great value at $9 a glass. They even have their own Tin Hut Pinot Noir – a good cleanskin drop from a well-known Martinborough producer.

A former Wellington landscape gardener, Lisa can’t wait to get her gardening gloves into action and make the most of the two acre garden. “This is a lovely space for weddings, with plenty of room for a big marquee.”

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the Jugged Hare sold “incredibly well” and she’s looking forward to serving venison during the roar next season.

The Tin Hut has accommodation for 11 upstairs, and was a convenient stopping place in the early days. Lisa is keen to remember the establishment’s roots.

Local historical photos line the bar walls. One recent visitor was delighted to discover her great-great-grandmother’s name on the licensee list, as the second person to own the establishment.

The Tin Hut is home to the Cross Creek Blues Club, which meets on the first Wednesday of every month since 2007. Performers range from talented locals from all walks of life, including a doctor, vicar and music teachers, to professionals passing through.

“Just recently three French grape-pickers wandered in. They made themselves at home chatting in delightful accents, and then one got up and sang with the band. It was lovely,” Lisa reported.

The Tin Hut’s revitalisation is well on track, after which time Lisa says “we will have done our part, and someone else can build on the bones we left. That’s what a historic country pub is all about”.

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Katie Farman

On the Paper Road

After six years of producing some of the region’s memorable wines, Paper Road Winery has created a restaurant that aims to put its own twist on wholesome food. By Katie Farman.

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uth and Mark Allan’s job as owners of Paper Road Winery and Restaurant, located just 5km north of Masterton, is a world away from their previous lives in financial services and investment banking in London. But the couple say their diverse backgrounds hold them in good stead for their ever expanding business.

“We’d always talked about creating something we could both work on,” says Ruth, who was born in Masterton.

“Then when we were living in London, Mum and Dad suggested we go into partnership in purchasing this property at Opaki, which had stony soils great for growing grapes. Being great fans of the Wairarapa – we love the climate, its laid back community feel and close proximity to Wellington - we jumped at the chance.”

In 2005 the couple returned to Wellington where they could further their careers. Weekends were spent toing and froing to the three hectare Opaki property before they and their three children picked up sticks and moved for good in 2012.

With the help of Ruth’s father Colin Shand, a former engineer who can “turn his hand to anything” including building a stainless steel wine press, the couple has done everything themselves. You could say they’ve taken DIY to the extreme.

“We planted Pinot Noir and Sauvignon vines and have spent the last decade tending to these vines and spraying them. We’ve also built the winery and all the surrounding buildings including seven sheds, around it,” says Mark, who is Paper Road’s chief winemaker.

The couple also bottle, label and distribute the 1000 cases of Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir Rose and a late harvest Sauvignon Blanc they produce annually.

When Wairarapa Lifestyle caught up with Mark and Ruth, they were two thirds of the way into the wine harvest which has seen them double the volume of Rose.

“The harvest looks amazing. The flavours are amazing and I’d say one of the best years ever in New Zealand. The quantity is not massive, but the quality is good,” says Mark.

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It also came four weeks after the new purpose built restaurant, which sits alongside the existing winery, had opened.

“We always wanted to do something more with our wines and the cellar door evolved because of our great location on SH2. Now the restaurant has evolved from our cellar door,” says Ruth.

The family-friendly restaurant is managed by Michelle McArthur and sells gourmet wood fired pizza, wholesome pastas and platters as well as spare ribs, steak and soups. The Big Shand and Saint Agnes pizzas are named after Ruth’s parents. There is also a separate brunch menu and kids’ menu. he restaurant features a wine tasting room, a large eating area with a fireplace and an area for dining alfresco (including comfortable bean bags for kids) where visitors can admire the vines and rural views towards the Tararua Ranges. The black and white colour scheme is complemented by historical photos on the wall

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The Harvest looks amazing. The flavours are amazing and I’d say one of the best years ever in New Zealand.

The quantity is not massive, but the quality is good.

which depict the area as it looked in the 1800s and recalls the story of its name sake Paper Road.

It’s been a labour of love for the couple and a continuation of their desire to do everything themselves.

“We often joke about how we’ve done everything here, with the help of Colin of course,” says Mark. “But it is so rewarding and really nice to be able to share our wines and love of casual dining with others.” See advertisement page 38.

Will the real ‘Rick’ please stand up?

In his “Moon over Martinborough’ blog, Jared Gulian tells stories about living a deeply satisfying life in Martinborough, one of the world’s most beautiful places. www.moonovermartinborough.com

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y publisher was coming to lunch, and I was nervous. She wanted to see the property and meet Rick and me, but she wanted something else as well. She wanted to talk to Rick about changing his name. What if it went horribly wrong?

“I’d like to see if he’ll let us use his real name in the book,” Nicola said beforehand. She was calling from Auckland, where she’s the publishing director at Random House New Zealand.

“Fine with me,” I said. Ever since I started writing about our life on this tiny olive farm, I’d never really been comfortable referring to my partner by his chosen pseudonym of ‘Rick’. “I’d much rather call him by his real name in the blog and the book,” I told her. “But he won’t let me.”

“Well,” Nicola said. “We’ll see about that.”

On the day Nicola showed up at our door looking simultaneously sophisticated, casual and prepared for anything. She was impeccably dressed and her hair and makeup were perfect.

Rick had a roast chicken and vegetables in the oven and a green salad ready to go. The three of us began chatting casually in the kitchen as I finished mixing the frosting for my famous carrot cake.

At that moment I made the mistake of thinking we might actually pull the afternoon off flawlessly.

No sooner had I thought this than there was an odd, burning smell in the air. Suddenly a great cloud of smoke rose from the electric hand mixer. Charming. Leave it to my trusty hand mixer to die the moment someone from Random House comes knocking at my door. I quickly mixed the frosting with a fork and spoon as best I could, frosted the cake, and tried to tell myself that the lumps in the icing were charming.

We wanted to show Nicola the property before we ate, so we stepped onto the front deck. It was a bright, sunny day.

Before I knew what was happening, Rick walked over to Nicola and shoved a bucket of cattle feed in her hands. “Will you please feed our cow?” he asked.

I laughed nervously. “Nicola doesn’t want to feed our cow.” What on earth was this man thinking!?

Rick ignored me. “She’s Blossom the Man-Hating Cow,” he said to Nicola. “She’s only been here a couple of days, and she’s a bit freaked out. She won’t let us go near her. I’m sure Blossom would be happy to see a nice woman in the paddocks.”

Nicola smiled graciously. “I’d be happy to feed your cow.”

I couldn’t believe Rick was forcing the publishing director of Random House to feed our cow. What next? Have the Prime Minister over for drinks and make him clean out our chook house?

“Just let me get my gumboots from the car,” Nicola said. She really did come ready for anything.

I’m pleased to report that not only can Nicola Legat run a major publishing house, she can feed a cow brilliantly. Blossom let Nicola approach far more closely than she’d ever let Rick or me. Maybe it was the hair and makeup.

After a stroll through the olive grove and a chat about our Moon over Martinborough olive oils, Rick said “Let’s walk down to the river.”

“But it’s a bit overgrown down there,” I said. “We haven’t cleared the trail this year.”

“It’s not that bad,” Rick said. “Nicola, you don’t want to come all this way from Auckland and miss out on seeing our river, do you?”

“Well, no,” Nicola said. “I suppose I don’t.”

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The trail started out fine, but soon Rick was leading us through a tangled, blackberry-infested, gorse-filled mass of dense bush.

To her credit, Nicola maintained her composure the entire way. I am certain, however, that she began to wonder if she’d ever make it out alive.

If the cloud of smoke in the kitchen and the forced cattle feeding hadn’t put her off of entirely, I was certain this jungle trek would.

She’d probably rush back to Auckland and immediately cancel my book contract.

Eventually we arrived at the peaceful spot down at the river, which really is lovely. Then we headed back. When we got out of that twisted labyrinth of thorny bush, I swear I saw Nicola look to the heavens and cross herself, but I can’t be sure. hen we settled down on the front deck and poured Nicola a glass of local chardonnay, she pulled a few brambles out of her hair. The roast meal Rick prepared was delicious.

At one point Nicola turned to Rick and said, “Now, let’s talk about your name in the book. Do we have to call you Rick?”

He stiffened. ‘Yep.’ “I used to work in journalism,” she said. “The only time we used pseudonyms was when there was something terrible involved, like a criminal background.”

Rick crossed his arms.

Nicola continued. “And in interviews we’ll be tripping over ourselves, trying to remember not to call you by your real name.”

It quickly became clear that not only was Nicola a whiz at publishing, cow feeding, and jungle treks, but she was a master of persuasion. She had one argument after another in favour of using Rick’s real name. But the one that won him over was this: “It will help to make the book seem more genuine. It will help Jared.”

With that statement, I saw Rick’s resolve fold. Finally he said, “I don’t want to be a barrier to Jared’s success. If it’ll help in any way, then you can use my real name.”

Nicola smiled. “Thank you.”

“It’s not for you, Nicola.” Rick turned to me. “I’m doing it for Jared.”

And so, when the Moon over Martinborough book comes out in June 2013, it will not be about me and Rick. It will be about me and CJ. Yes, that’s his real name: CJ. There are many gifts that we can give the ones we love. We can give them flowers. We can make them things by hand. But if there is one gift I will cherish more than any other gift I’ve ever received, it is the gift that CJ gave me that day over lunch with Nicola, when he gave me permission to use his name.

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The same thing goes for plant labels, they are designed to tempt people, and give the basic information. Unfortunately some labels don’t give the real secrets of the plant as they are generalised for use in New Zealand and Australia. A lot are printed overseas. So what do we look for? Well for one, the general condition of the plant, at the time of purchase. I think the size of the plant is one of the most important factors in choosing plants. Unfortunately size is usually related to the price and the size is governed by the pot size. Here’s where the trouble starts. The bigger the plant, the more expensive it is to produce. Basically you are paying for the grower’s time to grow it to a bigger grade. As people get older they tend to buy bigger plants as some feel that time is running out, and they want to see the results quicker. The trend for growers to use smaller pots, which cuts down freight, media, handlings cost etc, and the new material coconut fiber in place of bark, means that plants can now become root bound very quickly.

Personally I think coconut fiber is ok but it encourages rapid root development in the form of masses of finer root hairs. The roots quickly fill the pot and the plant has to be watered more frequently, causing all the nutrients to be washed out which can make them go off pretty quickly.

When buying plants potted in these mixes and if the plant is root bound take a sharp knife and make four even downward cuts around and into the rootball about 15mm deep. This encourages the roots to regrow. Teasing out roots only upsets a lot of plants. ometimes labels have a sketch of the shape that a plant will grow. A good tip is look at the shape of the plant in the pot and imagine it to be about 50 times bigger. The shape of a plant is usually similar to what you see when buying a plant.

The height shown is another trap. It is hard to estimate the height. Do you allow for five years or ten? Is the purchaser a good gardener who will look after the plant better than a person who hardly ever feeds or waters the plant? All these things affect plant height and growth. Even the position of a plant will affect the ultimate height. If you are planting a shrub or tree for a specific height. Make a mental note at planting time about how high you want the plant to reach. When it’s about two thirds the required height is the time to start heading it off by cutting out the main leader. Some trees are not supposed to have the central leader taken out, but in most cases you can get away with it, especially when they mature.

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Life on the pool’s edge Installing a swimming pool can be tricky business but one local company have the skills and experience to prevent clients being thrown in the deep end. By Julia Mahony

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rant Edwards takes pride in slotting swimming pools on to steep Wellington hillsides but the happy balance is dropping them into Wairarapa’s spacious flatland.

Grant has directed crews of 20 people moving pools on to hillside sections, trimming trees and removing letterboxes on the way, with millimetres to spare. One pool took six hours to move up a driveway.

With his partner Carol , Grant owns Wairarapa Pools and Spas Limited, selling Australian ready-made drop in pools, as well as designing custom made pools and installing and maintaining them across Wairarapa, Wellington and Kapiti.

“In pool design, almost nothing is impossible, “he says.

“We can basically do anything – with the main limiting factors being location and budget. On Wellington’s steep sections, we can put a pool in but you may be looking at $200,000 worth of retaining work.’’

Grant’s 30 years of experience in the pool business – working in North America, Australia and Europe – sometimes sees him called in to fix mistakes.

“We see where people have taken short cuts and got it wrong.

We’ve seen a pool less than two years old taken out because the company that put the pool in took short cuts and lacked the necessary expertise resulting in the pool cracking.”

“A pool is a big capital purchase. “ Grant recommends spending plenty of time researching both the pool type and more importantly the company you are going to get to install your new pool. “It’s also a good idea to ask to see recent pool installations and talk with satisfied customers,” he says.

Pool trends come and go, with long and narrow linear shapes more popular now, taking over from the older style kidney shapes popular in the 80’s. They still do custom shaped pools and these are generally designed to suit a specific area such as a small courtyard or lap pool.

A very popular addition is an outdoor (or sometimes indoor) area with one or more uniquely designed water features. These range from the ever popular water blade where water cascades out from a wall and into the pool below.

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of the family. Wairarapa business is a mix of local residents and Wellington weekenders. ``Quite often the opportunity to own and get a lot of use from a pool will be a key motivating factor in choosing to move over the hill for these clients,” says Grant. Sun and wind direction are always taken into account when deciding the best location. Alongside the client’s wish list, Grant often works with local landscapers to create the perfect pool environment. With a combination of many residential and commercial swimming pool builds on the books at any one time, life is certainly never boring.

The company is currently working on a diverse range including a university weigh pool for accurate measuring of body mass composition, a pool to help rehabilitate birds, exercise pools in aged care homes and a stunning indoor pool and spa complex for a Wellington client.

Grant respects people who take time to plan their pools. One Martinborough client has taken five years to talk to Grant, plan her pool and install it.

“We deal with people who do their research, want quality and are not necessarily rich but want the best value.’’

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Cultural exchange at New Pacific Studio Standing proudly on five acres in the Kaiparoro District of the northern Wairarapa, is the historic Arts and Crafts villa, Kaiparoro Historic House Museum. By Lisa Schwanecke.

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ormerly known as Normandell, it was built in 1911 by Wellington clockmaker Christopher Burton, and served as a combined family home and loft workshop. Unusually for the times, it was not a wooden villa, but was constructed of heavily-reinforced concrete. In 2000 it was re-invented by founding director, Dr Kay Flavell, as New Pacific Studio . A Kiwi by birth, Kay had been an academic, lecturing first in London, and then at the University of California, Davis, for many years, when she embarked on a new venture. Having established an artists’ residence at her home in Berkeley, California, she wanted to expand her vision to create an artist’s hermitage in her home country too, a place where local and international creative artists could pursue their endeavours in a tranquil and inspiring location.

While searching on the internet from her home in San Francisco, she fell in love with this beautiful, but neglected old villa on State Highway 2, two kilometres from the Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre. In her own words it is: “home of mighty winds, brilliant starry nights, and frequent mountain rain.”

Renovations were guided by architect Rosalind Derby and resulted in having to re-roof and add windows, outside stairs, and French doors, to provide access to the three verandahs. Features of the house include fireplaces, rimu joinery, matai floors, an oriel window and window seat, original brass door handles and plates, and a large steel-doored safe. The loft was fitted out as a library and writer’s studio, with an eaves bedroom and a children’s play area. The original clockmaker’s bench and vice have been restored as a reminder of its past.

The property has a small cottage, the Isakson-Love Cottage, and the Old Garage Studio also offers residents spaces in which to hone their talents in quiet contemplation.

Twelve years and over 150 artists later, it has surpassed Kay’s dreams as a forum for the exchange of ideas and knowledge, a cultural bridge between artists of the Pacific region, as well as from northern and southern Europe. Not only are they able to immerse themselves in their work in these lovely surroundings, stimulated by nature and local stories, but, they share their projects with the local and national community through open days and by going out to demonstrate their skills, collaborating through workshops with schools and museums, galleries and libraries. They then return to their home countries to exhibit and publish their New Zealand -made work. A veritable wealth of information has been traded through these networks, fostered and encouraged by Kay Flavell’s enthusiasm and commitment.

Kay is passionate about local history and “telling our stories”. She has been inspired to publish some of her own research: “Living in Kaiparoro – Stories of a Tararua Community and its ANZAC Memorial Bridge and Whispering Roads- A Wellington-Napier Scandinavian Trail. She has also written a beautiful book of poetry entitled Moon over the Pacific. Currently she is expanding on the contribution made by the Scandinavian settlers who were brought to this heavily forested area to build roads and railways in the 1870s, and she has been commissioned to research and compile a number of brochures on local history.

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Kay Flavell and Normandell as it looks today.

Denmark, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Australia , the US and Peru and Chile, eager to participate in the opportunity to “foster new forms of cross-fertilisation among contemporary creative communities around the Pacific”.

NZ has many artist residency programmes, but New Pacific Studio is unique because it is open by application, year-round, to both NZ-based and international creative artists. They can apply to be residents for up to three months, funding their own stay, by getting grants from organisations in their own countries, or local creative artists can apply for one of several fellowships which exist.

It is the only New Zealand member of Res Artis, a global network of artist residencies.

Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre, the native natural bush, forests, birds, rich local history and Tararua Mountains all provide encouragement for study, artistic endeavours, and the ”creative interpretation of natural and cultural heritage”. Kay has not only invited fellow artists and scholars to join her on this voyage of self- exploration, but through her vision and hard work she has motivated and supported local communities to rediscover their heritage, linking them to their past and recording their stories so that future generations might know what went before.

Sadly Kay will step down as director of New Pacific Studio MT Bruce in three months, so that she may spend more time with her family in California, but her work there will continue. A new director is being sought for the Mount Bruce residency, and the New Pacific Futures Steering Group, a dedicated group of supporters, is eager to carry on the mission, and build on Kay’s legacy of cross-cultural Pacific discovery. To this end, they appeal for public assistance which can take the form of various kinds of memberships, or a fellowship can be created to provide a free residency and an allowance for a NZ artist. Generous local benefactors have been most supportive, but if the initiative is to continue to nurture talented individuals, then funding is vital. The aim is to provide for community participation, for the Kaiparoro House Museum to be a haven for research, study, creativity, historical archives and sharing. It is a place where, as Kay puts it, “you can invest in yourself”.

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Game of Thrones Carterton’s civic precinct has its own Queen Victoria.

Julia Mahony is granted a royal audience and finds a woman devoted to the realm of Holloway.

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t the Historic Holloway Festival, Queen Victoria sat on a wooden throne and gazed rather grumpily at the commoners.

Dressed in black, with a lady-in-waiting whispering in her ear, the monarch was grim-faced throughout the event.

Under the lace doilies, tablecloths, two-dollar shop crown and rubber bands holding her costume together, Carterton Information Centre co-ordinator Cheryl Jaggard remained faithful to the reputation of the 19th century queen.

“I knew that Queen Victoria was stern with very little sense of humour,’’ said Cheryl, whose own sense of humour is obvious.

“She had a lot of children, while I’ve only had two and I knew she was in mourning for her husband Albert for many years.’’

Children sidled up to Cheryl, some daring to have their picture taken, others doing their best to make her crack a smile.

“A couple of adults didn’t realise I was in character and asked me later what had they done to annoy me.’’

The March festival -- which featured old fashioned children’s games, food stalls, bands, a time capsule burial and Carterton locals dressed in Victorian garb -- celebrated the completion of the upgrade of Holloway St, running east off Carterton’s main road.

The jewel in the crown is the Carterton Events Centre, comprising the new auditorium/town hall, information centre, youth centre, library, and Plunket Rooms. The police station and council offices are also part of the Holloway domain. A public outdoor space called Library Square has been created and three heritage black gas lights restored and converted to electricity. The council is planting out gardens and new signage is on the way.

Cheryl is passionate about Carterton and has worked at the information centre for six years. She’s been an angel on the Christmas Parade float and co-hosts a local radio show about Carterton.

Her quirky personality has led to unusual jobs in the past, such as cutting the feet off chickens in England, loading barrels of gunpowder on to trucks and owning a pet shop in Wellington.

Since moving to Carterton 13 years ago, she has taken a keen interest in the town’s children, complementing her experience in special education and social welfare.

“Carterton is the sort of place where children will stop and talk to you, about a problem, or their holiday and I absolutely adore it.’’

Cheryl likes quirky art and literature and on her last annual leave spent a week recharging at Castlepoint, reading and relaxing.

Back at work in the hub of Carterton, she says foot traffic in Holloway St has quadrupled and the buildings are also busy at night with groups using the facilities.

“Carterton has supported me and my interests and it’s about giving something back. I try to get behind all of Carterton’s community groups.’’

Since the Holloway festival, council staff have referred to Cheryl as “Your Majesty’’ and she’s wondering when it will end. With such devotion to promoting Carterton, it surely won’t be long before we see Cheryl re-invented.

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Cheryl Jaggard in her Queen Victoria costume and scenes from the Historic Holloway Festival.

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Katie Farman

The video star

In another in our series on Wairarapa blokes and their sheds; Katie Farman meets Gary Hayman and his wife Judy – a retired couple preserving other peoples’ memories.

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about Grandma or Granddad and they’ll be able to play the video eatly lined around Gary Hayman’s shed are functioning bits of and hear all that information about them and learn a lot about the old electronic equipment. There are cables, tape decks and VHS recorders and players which hark back to a time when technology history at the time and hear all those lovely anecdotal stories which meant things were big and cumbersome. They are all in good working are so often recalled,” says Gary.

They also spend a lot of time transferring old media onto new order and each have a rightful place nestled on desks or on top of shelving around Gary’s chair. media. For example they can transfer 8mm and 16mm movies, audio They are also a nod to what the former electrician now does in tapes or VHS video tapes onto DVD. his retirement.

“Film has a limited life and I’ve received the odd film that is Along with his wife Judy, Gary runs Hayman Video Productions, starting to go. I can smell it, it smells like vinegar,” he says. a Wairarapa based company that offers event videography, film It’s a process the couple enjoys largely because they are helping transfers and promotional videos. preserve other peoples’ home movies “We surprise ourselves and precious memories. It hasn’t been “I’ve had the occasional odd ball challenge,” without its challenges though. sometimes with the large amount admits Gary. “The first one was transferring of varied video, film editing, audio “I’ve had the occasional odd ball and media transfers we do. I think challenge,” admits Gary. “The first one audio from a large 15 inch vinyl LP to CD if you name it, we’ve done it,” they was transferring audio from a large 15 and the other was discovering a vinyl LP say. “We’ll give anything a try.” inch vinyl LP to CD and the other was The couple met in Gary’s home discovering a vinyl LP that played from that played from the inside out.” the inside out.” town of Martinborough when he used to operate the movie theatre udy, who previously worked in an accountant’s office, now does the – Town Hall Pictures – in the Town Hall. He says it was a time when movies were shown on a Wednesday, Friday, Saturday afternoons editing and tightening up of the videos as well as creates special and evenings and occasionally – if the movie was exceptional – on covers for the DVDs in her own studio inside, while Gary’s shed or a Monday night. “studio” as he sometimes calls it, is located separately. Both contain “Those movies were so well patronized, until television started,” a unique mixture of old and new technology which acts as a visual reminder of how far it has come in a short space of time. says Gary.

“If you take an old family video – for example when our children The couple began their business in 1988 when an acquaintance asked Gary to video his son’s wedding. Over the years their business were young – the quality and sound is dramatically different to now. expanded largely thanks to word of mouth recommendations There’s no comparison between a VHS tape and the current digital gear that’s available,” says Gary. and an increasing demand for wedding videography. However in recent years, the couple has retired from doing weddings and now “I remember when we first got a Mini DV tape we were so excited concentrates on other event videography – including funerals. we went to Henley Lake to video a duck. You could see in the duck’s “I know it sounds morbid (doing funerals) but later on when the feathers tiny water droplets and all the beautiful colour detail. That children or grandchildren get bigger someone will say something hadn’t happened previously.”

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Taste of Winter - a Dining Guide Wairarapa’s heart warming winter fare is often enjoyed next to crackling fires or nestled inside cosy cafes and dining rooms. Chefs love to fortify their guests with comfort foods, sending them out into the winter weather with full bellies and satisfied smiles. With new places to eat always on the Wairarapa menu, food lovers can try something different or return to old favourites restaurants and cafes that welcome us year after year. From vineyards to town squares, tea rooms to tapas, Wairarapa always lays it on. So come inside and see what’s on offer this winter.

At Coney wines’ Trio Café every escapist gets the quintessential vineyard experience: Succulent cuisine from the kitchen of committed foodie, Margaret Coney, matched with the award-winning Coney wines.

A sweeping vineyard vista and the ambience that goes with dining amongst the vines in the elegant courtyard. Informative and amusing tastings at the table or the bar from Coney Wines’ irrepressible owner.

In short, when you combine memorable food and wines with the perfect vineyard setting you have, quite simply “the perfect accompaniment”.With its marquee-style canopy and beautiful vineyard setting the courtyard at Trio Café is the perfect venue for weddings, corporate junkets, birthday dinners and other special celebrations.

Whether you are planning a smaller celebration or a larger ‘affair’ Coney Wines is the ideal place to create the memories.

The Gladstone Vineyard Café, nestled in the heart of the Wairarapa, is the perfect spot to warm by the fire, relax and enjoy the changing of the seasons. The café offers fresh, seasonal food, sourced from local producers served with our award-winning wines.

Every Friday during winter you can enjoy a 2 course lunch of a main and dessert with tea and coffee for $27.00- plus if you bring 5 mates Gladstone Vineyard Café will shout you a bottle of house wine to enjoy with lunch! The café is open Friday to Sunday 11am to 3pm and is also available after hours for private functions and corporate events. Call us on 06 379 8563 or email sales@gladstonevineyard. co.nz. We’re worth the trip.

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Wednesday nights Unlimited tapas $30 per head This offer is just too good to last, so get in quick! (but be sure to book) 83 Main Street, Greytown P: 06 3049825 www.salute.net.nz

SALUTE This winter Saluté is celebrating a baker’s dozen. That’s right, Saluté is in its 13th year, and still at the top! To confirm this self professed status we are proud to announce our latest award - ‘Best Wairarapa Restaurant’ in the DineOut Awards 2013.

To celebrate all of this we are giving back to the people who have kept us going, our loyal customers.

Over the next few months we are doing some amazing deals to give you a chance to spoil yourself on those cold winter nights.

From 5.30 on Wednesday nights, we are serving unlimited tapas for $30 per head. This evening has seen Saluté bursting at the seams through May, so we thought, why not continue? The chefs are enjoying trying out new tapa ideas, receiving great feedback and the wait staff have been run off their feet! We’re not sure how long it will go on for so get in quickly and be sure to book to secure your table.

Once again the legendary ‘Pizza, Pint and Pinot Nights’ are back at Bar Saluté on Thursday nights from 5pm This winter special is now in its fourth year, and it’s no surprise, when you could come and have one of our delicious handmade pizzas, with a great value Pinot or a refreshing cold beer, all for $20!

Why not try our Blue Cheese Pizza with bacon & caramelised onions and a rocket, pear and walnut salad; or choose the delicious Cajun Chicken Pizza with caramelised onions, tomato, cheese & minted cucumber yoghurt.

Bookings definitely advisable, 06 3049825

The close friends and business partners who jointly own Entice café and catering in Masterton say that even though New Zealanders have always enjoyed eating fresh home grown food, an increased awareness about food has changed people’s eating habits.

Alice Buchanan’s background in cooking is extensive. After completing a certificate in Cordon Bleu in the 1980’s, she worked both in New Zealand and overseas before returning to the Wairarapa and dividing her time working on her farm and establishing her catering business.

In contrast Jennie Smith, whose experience is in administration, had no formal food industry qualifications but teamed up with Alice to cater for events and weddings. She says she learned everything on the job.

Now the pair, who boast a great team of waiting staff and an enviable list of local contacts in the food and wine industry, divides their time between the café and catering for weddings, conferences, events and corporate functions in the Wairarapa and further afield. They can manage the whole process – from running

* Vineyard Setting

* Great Wine, Cold Beer!

* Views of the Tararua Ranges * Warm gas fire * Pizzas, Pastas, Platters, Steaks & Ribs * Open Thurs to Sunday for Brunch, Lunch & Dinner * Bookings recommended. * Private functions by appointment

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the bar, organising staff and marquee hire – and enjoy working with every client to tailor a menu suitable for the event and their budget.

“We create food to suit the overall theme of the occasion and recognise each event is different,” says Alice. “Some people come to us with very set ideas on what they want, whereas others start with a blank canvas. Either way we’re thrilled to help create a menu that provides them exactly what they’re after.”

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“Dear Providore, Thanks so much for the amazing food and service you provided at our March 31st 2012 wedding. The standard of the food was simply incredible and exceeded our expectations. Many of our guests commented it was the best “Wedding Food” they had ever had. The cake was stunning as well, thank-you for the effort taken in making that, we were so impressed!

All the best Amanda & Stephen.”Another happy customer! Come in and visit us at Providore Food & Catering to see how we can make the beginning of your married life together “simply incredible”.

As relaxed or as formal as you like, we can design menus to cater for all numbers, tastes and styles.

Paper Road is our family owned winery – located in the Opaki wine region of the northern Wairarapa.

Originally planned as a road in the 1890’s – the road our vineyard sits on was never developed and only ever existed on local maps as a Paper Road.

At Paper Road we take ‘DIY’ to the next level. Not only do we tend to the grapes, we planted the vines and dug the post holes. Not only do we make the wine, we built the winery and the press. Not only do we sell the wine, we built the cellar door and the bar. And as of March we opened the Restaurant - naturally we built that to.

Come around for pizzas, pastas, platters, steak, ribs, soup, and much, much more.

Great wine, cold beer, and bar snacks menu. Great atmosphere with a warm gas fire. The restaurant overlooks the vineyard under the Tararau Ranges, wine tastings, Mojo coffee, smoothies/wheat grass, woodfired pizza, winery tours by appointment, child friendly and kids’ menu.

We are open from Thursday to Sunday for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Bookings for lunch and dinner are recommended most days and essential for Sunday dinner. The Restaurant can be hired out for private functions and weddings any day of the week. Please call us on 06 377 1746 or email us by using the contact us page or email sales@paperroad.co.nz GUTEN APPETIT CATERING Ulli Reinartz and Dean Davies have been running Guten Appetit Catering for over 10 years and still enjoy doing what they do. “I still get a thrill when guests congratulate us on the wonderful food and professional service we provide,”says Ulli.

One speciality is weddings and this is where Guten Appetit Catering comes into its own. The experience gained over the years is invaluable and Ulli is keen to pass this experience onto his clients, offering advice, ideas and tips to help make their day run as smoothly and stress free as possible.

If you are considering an intimate dinner for two at your home or a larger party for 200 in a marquee, Guten Appetit Catering will ensure everyone’s requirements are met. By using fresh local produce, tailoring menus to suit your budget and obtaining those special dietary needs, no one will feel left out and their staff are there to help and assist.

Guten Appetit Catering are willing to travel and set up at your venue, they have travelled to places such as Gisborne to the Kapiti Coast. ‘‘This is one of the great things about catering, as we get to see some wonderful places,” says Dean “and meet some really great people.” Come and see them at their base - The Royal Hotel, Featherston. www.wairarapalifestyle.co.nz

Providore’s team of professional staff will make your day delicious.

Preferred caterers at Brackenridge Country Retreat and Spa, Providore’s recipe is to source fresh local produce, bring out the flavours add a dash of passion to make your special day fun and stress-free.

Whatever the event, whatever the number, Providore will provide with flair.

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Weddings Celebrations Cocktail Parties Dinner Parties Cakes to Order On Site Catering Buffet a la carte BBQ Spit Roast Set Menu

All menus are individually designed and priced to suit your needs and budget No job too small or too big Your place or one of ours Phone/Fax (06) 308 8469 Mobile (027) 312 1373 info@g-a-catering.co.nz www.g-a-catering.co.nz Wairarapa Lifestyle Magazine WINTER 2013 Issue #30 - 39

TASTE - A DINING GUIDE

NEW ZEALAND’S GREATEST BAKERY,

Wild Oats Café is well known for country-sized servings of fresh baked breads and cakes, quiche, lasagne, filo wraps and grill plate special corn wheels, but also offers Greek and pasta salads, roast veggies and the famous Carterton Breakfast which is available from as early as 5am. It’s also a favoured meeting place for car, motorcycle and cycle club day outings, with a private dining area upstairs for 10-40 guests or family members. The staff is proud to offer clean facilities and excellent service with a smile.

CAFÉ AND DELI • Dine in or take away • Ample vehicle and coach parking • Seating for 150 customers • 5 star restrooms • Fully licensed • Guaranteed fast service • Best food selection in the country • 40 seat private room available • Indoor outdoor and garden seating O P E N 7 DAY S A W E E K 2003 CHARLES ROOKING ‘CARTERTON ACHIEVERS AWARD’ WINNER www. wildoatscafe.co.nz

127 HIGH STREET, CARTERTON PHONE: 06 379 5580

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Contemporary Wairarapa Country Cuisine are words that describe the new menu at The Grill at Solway Park. “Our food philosophy has become increasingly more focused on using what’s in season, what’s local and what’s fresh,” says the restaurant’s new executive chef, Yuri McKenna. “We grow a lot of our own vegetables and herbs on site and utilise offerings from the many food heroes here in the Wairarapa as well as those with a like-minded sustainable focus.” Yuri has a passion for food and cooking - and for creating innovative menus at an affordable price. “I’m looking forward to providing our guests with a menu people will identify with as local and specific to the restaurant,” he says. The Grill at Solway Park’s new menu is presented alongside a superb selection of awardwinning wines from the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail. Enjoy relaxed indoor and outdoor dining in the main restaurant or beside the fire on the deck, perfect for any season and any occasion. The Grill at Solway Park welcomes children and offers a special children’s menu which includes a main, dessert and drink for only $12.50.

TIN HUT The Tin Huts new owners Lisa and Matt welcome you to their hotel with spacious garden and beautiful surrounds. Their aim is to entice you with great food and great wine at a realistic price. Matt comes with a vast knowledge of local, national and international wines, matched with Lisa’s experience in the hospitality food and beverage sector and her 15 years as a landscape gardener.

With these skills behind them, anything is possible.

The menu caters for most dietary needs, from gluten free, vegetarian to the lactose intolerant. Their new kids menu has a healthy fun spin to it, making kids love their vegetables. Lisa and Matt are catering for country people offering good wholesome country food.

The Tin Hut caters for not only the locals but for many a weary traveller. Weddings, birthday parties and Christmas functions are a big part of what they do ... nothing is too big or small.

They’re here to tempt the discerning food and wine lovers, who are able to relax in the ever popular garden in summer or simply park up in front of the fire in winter.

A glass of wine in one hand, herbed crostini in the other, sun on your back and the view of the Tauherenikau race course .... what could be better than this?

Now in its sixth year, Café Mirabelle — a little corner of France in the heart of the Wairarapa — is well patronised by locals and visitors alike. The word has spread far and wide of the delightful food and cosy atmosphere, and as well as the regular opening hours the restaurant caters for an increasing number of private functions 40 - Wairarapa Lifestyle Magazine WINTER 2013 Issue #30

TASTE - A DINING GUIDE From Tuesday to Friday, 9am till 3.30, Saturday 10am to 2pm, Megan’s delicious cakes, pastries, dishes of the day and supreme coffee are served.

On Friday and Saturday nights from 7pm the café transforms into a French bistro serving from a menu of regional and family cuisine.

The café is fully licensed and has a selection of good wines but you are still welcome to bring your own wine for a corkage fee of $10.

Seating is limited to around 35 guests so it’s a good idea to book ahead on 06 379 7247.

LUNCH: Wednesday–Sunday from 11am DINNER: Tuesday–Sunday from 5pm WEEKEND ROAST now ALL Week Lunch and Dinner Garlic bread – Roast pork loin & veges with home-made chutney Winter fruit crumble with ice cream & cream

Country Pub, Restaurant Accommodation available Home of the Cross Creek Blues Club Open Tuesday till Sunday

Right in the heart of Martinborough Wine Village is a wonderful café that’s busy nourishing the neighbourhood every single day of the week from 8am to 4pm. Whether it’s breakfast, brunch or lunch you’re after, The Village Café offers a wide range of tasty treats. Enjoy the country style surroundings of the café or relax in the courtyard and absorb the local atmosphere. When the kitchen closes at 3pm you can still enjoy a scrumptious selection of home-made delights from the counter, over a coffee, a huge selection of teas or a delicious chai latte. Every Friday night from 6pm to 9pm there’s something special to look forward to – A candlelit, elegant, enticing menu of pizza and home-made pasta with local wines available by the glass.

Looking for a gorgeous venue, with an experienced team that can effortlessly host your perfect Wine Country Wedding? We’d love to hear from you.

State Highway 2, Tauherenikau (2.2km north of Featherston).

06 308 9697 www.tinhut.co.nz

All for $25 Best deal in the Wairarapa!

NOW THAT’S SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT!

French country restaurant in the heart of Carterton

Tues to Fri 9am - 3.30pm Sat 10am - 2pm Fridays & Saturdays Dinner from 7pm

Tania and Ron Everson purchased IN.GRE’DI.ENT on 1 April 2011. IN.GRE’DI.ENT is a well established business in the heart of the Martinborough Wine Village. IN.GRE’DI.ENT is a Deli & Café providing fresh bread, local and NZ cheeses, local olive oils, preserves and wine. We specialize in Cheese Platters matched with a local glass of wine and also serve terrines and pates.

IN.GRE’DI.ENT can provide your homestay with a hamper of delicious local products for you to enjoy while staying in Martinborough. With prior notice we can also put together a picnic for you to takeaway and enjoy on your day travels which includes a selection of local cheese, olives, relish, pickled mushrooms, deli meats, fresh bread and a sweet slice to finish. Beverages including wine are extra.

For all enquiries please contact 06 306 8383 or visit our website www.ingredient.co.nz or e-mail info@ingredient.co.nz

31 High St North, Carterton Licensed & BYO (wine only) PRIVATE FUNCTIONS CATERED FOR

Phone 06 379 7247

“He showed the words “chocolate cake” to a group of Americans and recorded their word associations.

“Guilt” was the top response. If that strikes you as unexceptional, consider the response of French eaters to the same prompt: “celebration.” ― Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto

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IN.GRE’DI.ENT the home of locally sourced products and Award winning olive oils and Wines exclusively from Martinborough.

We specialise in local and NZ Cheese platters matched with a local wine.

To complement the cheeses we have a range of quality locally made chutneys, pickles and preserves.

Come and talk to us about providing a hamper for your homestay guests.

Open 7 Days 8 Kitchener Street, Martinborough T: 06 306 8383 or e-mail us info@ingredient.co.nz or visit our website www.ingredient.co.nz Wairarapa Lifestyle Magazine WINTER 2013 Issue #30 - 41

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Ata Rangi 9 Puruatanga Road, Martinborough. Ph: 06 306 9570 Email: wines@atarangi.co.nz Web: atarangi.co.nz Not to drop by Ata Rangi on a visit to Martinborough would be akin to visiting the Louvre and missing the Mona Lisa.

One of New Zealand’s finest wineries - Gourmet Wine Traveller.

Margrain Vineyard Cnr Princess St and Huangarua Rd, Martinborough.

Ph: 06 306 9202 Email: wine@margrainvineyard.co.nz Web: margrainvineyard.co.nz. Open weekends and public holidays throughout the year. Onsite picturesque Vineyard Villas, conference facilities and The Vineyard Café.

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17 Coney Wines -Trio Café Dry River Road, Martinborough. Ph: 06 306 8345 Email: info@coneywines.co.nz Web: coneywines.co.nz The quintessential vineyard experience, dining amongst the vines.

Delicious café cuisine matched with award-winning Coney wines.

3 Croft Wines 59 Kitchener Street, Martinborough. Ph: 0508 4 CROFT Email: sales@croft.co.nz Web: croft.co.nz Call by and meet the owners and enjoy the ambience of our Home Block Tasting Room, savour our full range of carefully handcrafted wines.

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Escarpment Vineyard 275 Te Muna Road, Martinborough. Ph: 06 306 8305 E S CA R P M E N T Email: info@escarpment.co.nz Web: escarpment.co.nz Established by Larry McKenna and Robert Kirby to create tomorrow’s definitive new world Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling.

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Haythornthwaite Wines 45 Omarere Road, Martinborough. Ph: 06 306 9889 Email: info@haythornthwaite.co.nz Web: haythornthwaite.co.nz Boutique family-owned vineyard located on the river terraces, offering the opportunity to taste Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer. Vineyard cottage to stay in.

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HAMDEN ESTATE 214 Dry River Road, Martinborough. Ph 027 4848439 Email: hamdenestate@gmail.com Visit our new cellar door on the Dry River Terraces to taste our range of white wines and Pinot Noir. We are open most weekends and public holidays or by appointment for tastings and sales.

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Hudson Vineyard 815 Lake Ferry Road Martinborough. Ph: 06 306 8044 Email: peter@hudsonwine.co.nz Web: hudsonwine.co.nz Located on the site of Wharekaka, NZ’s first sheep station, is Peter and Jude Hudson’s Dry River flats vineyard.

Sales at local outlets and online, open most weekends during summer.

Julicher 15 301 Te Muna Road, Martinborough. Ph: 06 306 8575 Email: info@julicher.co.nz Web: julicher.co.nz Multi award winning boutique winery producing Pinot Noir and a range of white wines from our 20 hectare vineyard.

Please phone first for tasting times.

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Brodie Estate 16 142 Dublin Street Martinborough Ph: 06 3068835 Email: Enquiries@brodieestate.co.nz Web: brodieestate.co.nz Vineyard, winery, olive grove, art. Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Extra Virgin Olive Oils. Sage Cottage for Olive Grove accommodation. Cellar door open daily11.00am to 5.00pm December, January, weekends Nov,Feb,Mar,April, public holidays or by appointment.

5 Martinborough Vineyard 57 Princess St, Martinborough. Ph: 06 306 9955 Email: winery@martinborough-vineyard.co.nz Web: martinborough-vineyard.co.nz Cellar Door open 7 days.

Home of the best Pinot Noir in the World (April 2011) and voted one of the Top NZ wineries by Decanter (2010) JAMES 19 MMURDOCH Murdoch James Estate a r t i n b o r o u g h Dry River Road, Martinborough. Ph: 06 306 9165 Email: info@murdoch-james.co.nz Web: murdochjames.co.nz Described as Martinboroughs best cellar door experience by many visitors. Enjoy our hospitality - wine sales, café, tours, picnics and functions all available. Wine tasting and sales every day between 11.am and 5pm.

Bloom restaurant open for lunch Thu-Mon 11.30 am - 3.30pm

POPPIES MARTINBOROUGH 12 91 Puruatanga Road, Martinborough. Ph 06 306 8473 Email: info@poppiesmartinborough.co.nz. Web: poppiesmartinborough.co.nz It’s very personal, Poppy makes the wine and Shayne manages the vines. It’s the only place you can find exclusive Poppies Martinborough wines. Relax in the stylish tasting room or under a pergola with wine and a platter of local seasonal foods, absorbing the peace and beauty of the Martinborough landscape.

Palliser Wines Kitchener Street, Martinborough. Ph: 06 306 9019 Email: palliser@palliser.co.nz Web: palliser.co.nz Visit our cellar door to taste award winning Palliser & Pencarrow wines

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Schubert Wines 57 Cambridge Road, Martinborough. Ph: 06 306 8505 Email: info@schubert.co.nz Web: schubert.co.nz A world search brought Kai Schubert to the Wairarapa.

The unique climate produces low yields. Internationally award winning wines with intense and complex character.

“I would go as far to say Kai & Marion make some of the most profound Pinot Noir on this planet from their tiny vineyards in Martinborough, Wairarapa.” – Curtis Marsh, The Wandering Palate, Singapore Te Kairanga 13 Martins Road, Martinborough. Ph: 06 306 9122 Email: cellardoor@tekairanga.co.nz Open 7 days for Wine tastings and sales.

Taste our gorgeous wines with a selection of cheeses or bring your own picnic, relax and enjoy our friendly surroundings.

Vynfields 11 22 Omarere Road, Martinborough. Ph: 06 306 9901 Email: info@vynfields.com Web: vynfields.com Join us for delicious gourmet platters, homemade soups and wine tasting. The only certified organic and biodynamic winery in Martinborough. Taste the difference.

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Wairarapa Olive Oil Directory

Sevilo, 179 Bidwills Cutting Road, RD 1, Greytown.

Ph: 06 304 7166 or 027 269 6428 Email: info@fantailgrove.co.nz Web: www.fantailgrove.co.nz We welcome visitors to the grove during the weekends when the OPEN sign is out - usually between 10am and 4pm. We are happy to open at other times too - please phone, text or e-mail to make an appointment. Family-run grove with single varietal oils to taste and compare, with optional grove/orchard tours. We also grow hazelnuts & table grapes so try these too, when in season.

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45 Oxford St. Ph: 06 3066377 Web: www.madltd.co.nz Delightfully inspiring art gallery and tasting room set within a gorgeous grove, producing award-winning Mad Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Our oil is well balanced, rich in colour, fresh and bursting with grassy, herbaceous characters. Available online, in store at the Martinborough Wine Centre and onsite when the open sign is up.

Verdale, 101 Cromarty Drive, Martinborough Ph: 06 306 8596 Email: verdale@xtra.co.nz.

Web: www.molive.co.nz Thirty two awards, including five international, since we launched in 2004. Talks and tastings available most days but please phone prior to arrival. Grove is situated behind the golf course at the end of Cromarty Drive one kilometre off of the Hinakura Road.

Juno Olives State Highway Tauherenikau. Ph:021 2806510 Email: info@juno-olives.co.nz.

Family owned, producing award-winning extra virgin olive oils, citrus oils and olives from our classic Mediterranean varieties.

Shop and tasting bar open weekends and public holidays. Tour groups by appointment.

136 Hinakura Road, RD4, Martinborough. Ph: 06 306 9074 Email: helen.meehan@xtra.co.nz. Web: www.olivo.co.nz Visit the oldest commercial olive grove in Martinborough and taste our award-winning extra virgin and hand crafted infused olive oils in the purpose-built tasting room. Learn how to make good food great from the owners. Open Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Other times by appointment.

Leafyridge 244 Daikins Rd, Carterton Ph: 04 528 7836 Extra Virgin olive oils. Grove tours/sales by appointment only.

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Web: www.olive2oil.co.nz Limited volumes of premium, award-winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil available at select outlets. Visit our website for detailed information and online sales. Visits currently by appointment only.

2 Oriwa 224 State Highway 53, Featherston Email: info@oriwa.co.nz Web:oriwa.co.nz Behind shelter trees and not easy to see from the highway the grove was planted in 2001. The current blend, produced from four varieties – Frantoio, Leccino, Pendilino and Piqual - has received prestigious quality certification from Olives New Zealand to signify that it has passed testing for both chemical analysis and taste excellence. Visit by appointment only.

12 River Grove Olives 138 Gordon Street, Masterton Ph/Fax: 06 370 3722. W: www.rivergrove.co.nz Open seven days. Please phone first. No eftpos/credit.

Our beautiful grove lies beside the Ruamahunga River.

We offer award-winning, ONZ Certified, extra-virgin olive oils for sale.

We also have two-bedroom, self-contained accommodation available.

1 Olea Estate 185, Boundary Road, Featherston Ph: 06 308 8007 Mob: 027 442 9065 Email: info@oleaestate.com Web: www.oleaestate.com Olea Naturae is a premium quality, award-winning Extra Virgin olive oil. It is grown, pressed and bottled on Olea Estate, a picturesque grove situated in the town of Featherston in South Wairarapa. Open for guided tours of the grove and olive press by appointment - please phone us first.

“At times it sees that the search for good health has taken all the pleasure out of life. It has stripped us of butter, cream, marbled red meat, pork, and goose fat.

And just when you settle on your favorite healthful fish, you’re told it’s laced with mercury.

But then, miraculously, there is olive oil. Olive oil, it seems, is the only really good food we are still allowed.”

- Mark Kurlansky from “Essential Oil,” Bon Appétit, November 2008

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Cellar Door Open for tastings and sales all year round, by appointment or weekends. See Listing.

Gladstone Vineyard & Cafe

Loopline Vineyard 1

Gladstone Road, RD 2 Carterton.

Ph: 06 379 8563 E: info@gladstonevineyard.co.nz W: gladstonevineyard.co.nz The first and foremost vineyard in Gladstone. Enjoy award-winning wine and delicious food outside by the vines or inside by the cozy fire. Cellar door open Mon - Sun 11am - 4pm, café open for lunch Fri - Sun all year round.

Johner Estate and Wine Centre

2 359 Dakins Road, Gladstone Ph 06 370 8217 E: johner@wise.net.nz W. johner-estate.com Johner Estate is a leading boutique winery nestled on the cliffs of the scenic Ruamahanga river.

Enjoy and taste handcrafted Burgundy style Johner wines.

We also showcase a wide range of regional products and local wines.

Open seven days 10am - 4.30pm.

Wee Red Barn

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505 State Highway 2 (5 mins north of Masterton) RD11 Opaki Ph: 06 377 73 55 Mobile: 027 727 87 21E: dot@weeredbarn.co.nz W: www.weeredbarn.co.nz You need to try our unique hand harvested wines. Made by awardwinning winemakers. Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Wee White, Cabernet Sauvignon and our great fruit wines, Strawberry and Blueberry. Shop hours: open seven days, 8am-6​pm.

Urlar

Cellar Door Call first, open by appointment only

4 99, East Taratahi Road, Gladstone.

Ph: 06 370 1935 E: info@urlar.co.nz W: urlar.co.nz Urlar is a 30 hectare vineyard utilising organic and biodynamic practices. Our passion is to produce wines of structure, texture and complexity which speak of their origins.

Loopline,Opaki, Masterton.

5 Ph: 06 377 3353 E: info@loopline.co.nz W:loopline.co.nz A “boutique winery” situated on the Opaki Plains justoff State Highway 2 north of Masterton. We produce handcrafted award-winning wines in our small winery.

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286 Paierau Road, RD1, Masterton.

Ph: 06 370 1000 E: jane.cooper@matahiwi.co.nz W: matahiwi.co.nz Specialising in Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, look out for Matahiwi Estate wines throughout the region or visit our website for information and mail order.

Corner of State Highway 2 and Wingate Road, Opaki, Masterton.

Ph 06 377-1746 E: sales@paperroad.co.nz W: www.paperroad.co.nz Boutique, family owned single vineyard, cellar door and restaurant/bar.

Located just north of Masterton. Hand picked grapes, and handcrafted in our winery on site. Pop in to taste and purchase our award winning wines. Open Thursday to Sunday 9am till late

290C Dakins Road, Gladstone.

Ph 06 370 1555 E: wine@blairpatrick.co.nz W: blairpatrick.co.nz Small boutique Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris vineyard. Family owned and operated, this vineyard is producing a range of pinot noir, pinot gris and rose wines for your enjoyment. We look forward to seeing all visitors.

Door sales: Open most weekends 10am-4pm or by appointment.

If you would like to be part of this Directory please contact Raewyn on 027 308 6071

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Walls of fame in Kuripuni In Masterton’s Kuripuni village, you can eat a meal under the gaze of a Miss New Zealand, or enjoy a pint next to an All Black. By Julia Mahony.

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esidents of Wairarapa in the 70s, 80s and 90s will remember the iconic brown, white and orange Centrepoint shopping mall, its tower pointing to the sky over Masterton.

A photograph of the building which fell under the wrecker’s ball in 1997 hangs in a new Masterton bar and restaurant dedicated to Wairarapa icons and champions. The Wairarapa Trading Co., at the centre point of Kuripuni, has a historical theme but is modern in every other way.

Blair Thompson, who manages the Wairarapa Trading Co. and is co-owner with local builder and Kuripuni village developer Dave Borman, says anyone who comes in and sees their picture on the wall is pulled aside for an autograph. Well known faces in the frames include motorcycle racer Aaron Slight, ex-mayor Bob Francis, beauty queen Gay Williams and rugby’s Sir Brian Lochore.

There are quirky old photos of the Pioneer Tavern, the A&P Showgrounds in full show mode, happy crowds at Masterton’s swimming baths and families pedalling boats in Queen Elizabeth Park.

The Wairarapa Trading Co. opened last December and the pace hasn’t dropped off for Blair. He has since married, is busy finding live entertainment for the Trading Co. and is forming ideas for the advancement of Kuripuni.

“It all seems to be happening at once, which is a good way to be,’’ he says.

While the two previous restaurants on the site, the Countryman www.wairarapalifestyle.co.nz

and Novo, were focused on fine dining, the Wairarapa Trading Co. serves hearty, Kiwi-style food and is also a lively bar, with a large back courtyard, a lounge with sofas and big screen TV, a front deck and a dining area.

Blair, who previously worked in sales and managed a liquor store, has four staff out the back under chef Kris Leveridge and four staff out front.

“The place just buzzes. It’s very comfortable with different areas to choose from. We’ve done a lot of research on bars and restaurants around the Wairarapa and made sure we weren’t overpriced but not underselling ourselves. Our customers don’t go home hungry.’’

Not long after opening, the street in front of the Wairarapa Trading Co. was lined with Audis, when a motor group arrived to display their high-end vehicles.

“Kuripuni has everything you need,’’ Blair says. ``A big draw card is the easy parking, away from the hustle and bustle of the town centre.’’

Dave Borman began developing Kuripuni as a boutique shopping precinct in 2007. The latest business to open its doors is fashion store Hebe, owned by Kylie Blyth and Nicki Smith.

Dave told Wairarapa Lifestyle there is a waiting list for retail spaces in Kuripuni. The Village Grinder café has shifted to a bigger, corner space and there is a large free carpark behind it. The park area of Kuripuni is being planted out by the council and there are plans for a festival of food and art next year.

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Events June - September

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King Street Live - An evening of country, soul & rock ‘n’roll with live music from Big River Chain, Eb and Sparrow, Claude Rains and guest DJ Brother Lee Love.

The Nashville Babylon clubnight was first launched in the late 1990s in Soho in London and soon became a fixture on the capital’s live scene thanks to it’s eclectic mix of bands and DJs and surprise guest appearances from big-name musicians. From London it popped up as a onenighter in Glasgow and Dublin and now, almost fifteen years after it first started it back in England it makes its NZ debut at King Street in Masterton with live sets from three of Wellington’s top bands.

Claude Rains’ latest single You Say is already picking up solid radio plays both here and overseas and if you check out the video for the so-called Hobbit mix see if you can spot some famous faces. Their self-titled debut album is out now.

Big River Chain is made up of members of John The Baptist (a

big hit on the recent Gunslingers Ball tour) and various top capital city rockers. Expect lightning fast bluegrass, solid alt.folk and swinging country.

Eb & Sparrow are currently unsigned, rarely get played on the radio or featured in the music mags but in the last few months they’ve opened for Rodriguez (star of Searching Sugar Man) at the TSB Arena, Barry Saunders, Delaney Davidson and Anika Moa at sold-out shows in Wairarapa and more recently received a personal invite from Beth Orton to support her on her forthcoming New Zealand dates.

In between they’ve honed their craft the old-fashioned way - by gigging non-stop and along the way building up a fanbase who are loyally spreading the word about their glorious Americana driven harmonies and Gillian Welch inspired country musings.

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Lucille Furniture

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A1 Homes

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Mango

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Alluminus

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MURDOCH JAMES

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Aratoi Museum

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Natusch House

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Awaiti Gardens

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Olivo

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Bloom Restaurant

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Palliser Estate

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Blue School

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Paper Road

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Cafe Mirabelle

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Carterton Events Centre

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POUR HOMME

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Chambers on Main

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Prestige Joinery

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Changes Medi-Spa

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Property Brokers

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Coney Wines

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Providore

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Country Life

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PUKAHA MT BRUCE

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Design Builders

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Right House

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Entice Cafe

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Shalari boutique

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French Village

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Soeur

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Te Kairanga Wines

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Gladstone Vineyard

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The Grill @ Solway Park

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Greytown Butchery

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The Tin Hut

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Harcourts Real Estate

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Wairarapa Pools & Spas

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Wild Oats

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JUNE 22 - Ancient Celebration of the Winter Solstice starting at 4:30pm www.astronomynz.org.nz/stonehenge/ 28 - 30 Martinborough Olive Harvest Festival www.martinborougholivefestival.co.nz AUGUST 9 - 25 VISA Wellington On a Plate culinary Festival with events held in Wairarapa Aug 29 – Sep 1:Jazz in Martinborough Festival. Live performances by leading musicians held in and around boutique wine village of Martinborough.

SEPTEMBER 7-8 - Carterton Daffodil Carnival.

Traditional spring carnival with stalls and family entertainment.

7-8 - Great Gurnard Hunt Fishing Competition Castlepoint

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