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THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL This year the inaugural New Zealand Hospitality Summit 2021 will take place between 8-9 September at The Trusts Arena in Auckland. It’s the opportunity for New Zealand’s $11b industry to come together to share, network and explore the trends shaping the future of the industry.

In this issue, we talk to industry experts, suppliers and exhibitors about the changing shape of the hospitality sector. Over the past 18 months the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the industry. Our business models have changed, suppliers have adjusted to supply chain woes and operators have had to dig deep to find the resilience to carry on.

Innovation is a word that is thrown around a lot, but never has innovation been more needed than in today’s pandemic world. Finding different ways to do business, streamlining so that costs are reduced while still maintaining standards is a tough call.

As we prepare to publish this issue, we are waiting for the announcement of yet

another lockdown, hopefully, short and sharp.

Having the strength to persist in the face of adversity is not an unknown concept to the hospitality industry, but we are all weary and the light at the end of the tunnel is still looking like a train coming towards us.

Wishing everyone a successful summit, the sharing of ideas and supporting each other has never been more important. l

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park Sport’s ambition is to give more Kiwis and New Zealand businesses access to the sport they love. They want businesses to be able to entertain their customers with great sport content by making it more affordable and more accessible.

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The Spark Sport care team are also on hand for technical support to give businesses peace of mind.

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Beyond the ease of application and awesome content, Spark Sport for Business have a bespoke pricing structure for each customer and by adding competition to the New Zealand market means Kiwis are getting more value for their money.

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NEW ZEALAND HOSPITALITY SUMMIT 2021 T The inaugural New Zealand Hospitality Summit 2021 will be taking place at The Trusts Arena in Auckland in September.

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he theme of this year's Summit is Building Forward. Building forward for a stronger more sustainable industry for all businesses regardless of region or market segment.

The Hospitality New Zealand team has carefully selected some great speakers who will address the relevant and critical topics that are specific to the Accommodation sector as well as Food and Beverage side of hospitality. Hospitality New Zealand recognises that some of your needs are different and this is why they have developed the Accommodation Think Tank and the Food and Beverage Think Tank seminar streams.

In conjunction with NZChefs there will also be a spectacular TradeExpo where you will be able to discover and demo the

latest that the industry has to offer.

The expansive trade expo will display the latest innovation in the industry with a focus on the evolving sustainability challenge the industry faces (embracing the process and practices of protecting and looking after the environment are referred to as kaitiakitanga.)

Over 100 trade suppliers will be present to showcase their products/ services, amongst a range of new exciting attractions: • A Demo Kitchen giving members the opportunity to discovering new sources of creativity and talent.

• An Artisan's Market to introduce operators with small local suppliers.

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BUILDING FORWARD TOGETHER There’s no going back to a pre-COVID “normal”, the only thing for the industry to do is move forward and Julie White and Hospitality New Zealand believe that the way to do this is through industry-led solutions.

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welve months ago, the industry (and indeed the country) was in shock, but from this sudden upheaval has come evidence of the sector’s ability to survive.

“We saw the demand for this sector during lockdown,” expressed White.

“Kiwis are realising, now more than ever, that hospitality is an integral part of the fabric of a community.”

The priority moving forward, according to White, is to build on this public support and raise the bar of the industry.

“We’re going to do that through helping our members. We believe that if you become a better operator, you’ll get better commercial outcomes and a better workforce.”

White believes that as an industry, Kiwi hospitality needs to tell its story better, which starts with re-education at the school-aged level. That’s why Hospitality NZ is working with partners to go into schools to explain that hospitality jobs are not just entry-level positions, that there is career progression both within the sector as well as adjacent sectors.

The idea that hospitality and foodservice jobs are ‘low-skilled’ is laughable to White, who understands the vast range of skills and knowledge one must need to perform well in the sector.

“As an industry we actually help feed other sectors by training staff (often onthe-job) in vital soft skills. When venues were forced to reduce their staff numbers in 2020, hospitality employees were quickly snapped up by parallel sectors,” White explained.

“We are such an important part of New Zealand society, and we need to take control of that dialogue, so a priority for us moving forward is to reposition and tell the story of the industry’s true value.”

White also noted that a renewed focus on mental health is a key aspect in helping the industry build forward.

“We all need to talk more about wellbeing,” noted White.

“That’s why we’ve invited Mike King to speak because mental health and wellbeing is a huge part of being able to build forward. It’s also why we’ve created the Summit and the Hospo Week – we want to arm ourselves with the best. Let’s build our toolkit and let’s start with the people who can make a difference, which

starts from the top down.”

Hospitality NZ will continue to advocate strongly and talk to the government on a regular basis, recently they have been exploring the opportunity around including the border closure and those businesses affected by it in the Resurgence Support Package.

“We will keep advocating for the large stuff, but as an industry we can’t simply leave it to the government. For the people in this industry, it is innate within us to care for people. We’ve got to show ourselves that manakitanga and give ourselves the gift of moving on and raising the bar.”

Which is what White is most looking forward to about the Summit, the industry reconnecting.

“It’s really needed, that time to connect and I think there will be some relief for people in coming together and understanding that you’re not alone and that everyone is going through the same thing. Plus, there are so many great sessions where people will be able to take away practical solutions that they can implement straight away,” she concluded.

“We’re an adaptive bunch, so let’s get on with it. Let’s be our own destiny!” l

“Kiwis are realising, now more than ever, that hospitality is an integral part of the fabric of a community.”

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SUMMIT SPEAKERS

Hospitality New Zealand has carefully selected some great speakers who will address the relevant and critical topics that are specific to the Accommodation sector as well as Food and Beverage side of hospitality.

DANNY MEYER

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Danny Meyer is a New York City restaurateur and the chief executive officer of the Union Square Hospitality Group.

In 1985, at the age of 27, Meyer opened his first restaurant, Union Square Cafe. He focused heavily on customer satisfaction, laying the groundwork for his 2006 New York Times bestseller Setting the Table, which looks at the power of hospitality in restaurants, business, and life.

Hospitality New Zealand Chief Executive, Julie White described securing Danny as a speaker for the summit as a “real coup”, offering an incite from one of the food capitols of the world, a city that has been forever altered by the global pandemic.

Danny will be speaking on day two of the summit as apart of the Hospitality Think Tank providing an international lens to COVID recovery.

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Do you sometimes wonder what your future holds? In the search for answers, it’s easy to miss the signals of the future all around you.

Dave Wild is a Creative Futurist living on the edge of the world in New Zealand.

From this unique position Dave is able to inspire, guide and energise teams to develop leading-edge leadership skills for a complex world. Innovating to shift from predicting the future, to creating it.

Combined with Dave's Futurist expertise he's also had extensive experience working with clients across the country and around the globe, such as Microsoft, Xero and Air New Zealand.

MIKE KING

Mike King is the 2019 New Zealander of the Year, a television personality, comedian and mental health advocate.

He is also a founder, ambassador & trustee for I Am Hope.

Mike is known for his work as a prominent mental health educator with the work he does under his charity The Key to Life Charitable Trust (I Am Hope), which aims to reverse the population trends of depression and suicide by effecting a positive social change.

Mike will be speaking on day two of the summit as apart of the Hospitality Think Tank address one of the most pressing issues for our industry around well-being and fatigue.

With 15 speakers already announced for the Accomodation Think Tank and more to come, this will be a must-attend event for anyone within the accommodation sector.

Speakers include:

TROY CLARRY

Owner of Katalyma Hotels and Hospitality, HNZ Board Member and Accommodation Sector Chair Auckland.

After spending more than 20 years managing in some of Asia’s most exciting hotels for Hyatt International & RitzCarlton Hotels in Japan, Bali, China, New Zealand, Saipan and Taiwan, Troy decided to return home to New Zealand in 2013 to start his own hospitality management company – Katalyma Hotels and Hospitality.

“Owning and running our own business, creating our own path and destiny is a luxury earned from taking risks and working hard,” expressed Clarry.

FRANZ MASCARENHAS

Managing Director at Cordis Auckland, a 5 star brand by the Langham Hospitality Group.

Franz Mascarenhas has more than 35 years hotel experience, holding different functional leadership roles in three global hotel brands, including assignments in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Auckland. Aside from managing the Hotel’s operations since 2013, he also currently oversees the huge investments being made in Cordis Auckland that will make it the largest hotel in New Zealand.

MEGAN WILLIAMS

Sustainability Advocate, Tourism Industry Aotearoa.

Megan brings the New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment to life and helps businesses achieve the 12 commitments. She brings a vast background in environmental and community development including being a founding Manager of Sustainable Wanaka, founding trustee of Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust, helping form the Wanaka Community Hub and initiating the successful Wanaka Water Project.

Megan is also a tourism operator, recently serving four years on the Lake Wanaka Tourism Board as a Director of Wanaka Wine Tours and Discover Wanaka.

You can read about all the Think Tank speakers here.

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AWARDS EVENING

CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL HOSPITALITY The Hospitality Awards for Excellence celebrates the success, achievements and especially after the last year, the resilience of the hospitality and accommodation sector.

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The Awards are hosted by Hospitality New Zealand, proudly in partnership with principal partner Lion along with the support of industry partners.

CEO Julie White noted that the Awards for Excellence are a chance for Hospitality New Zealand to recognise and reward members who strove throughout the year to create the highest possible standards and experiences for both their guests and their team.

“This year, the awards are particularly relevant considering what businesses and employees have been through and are still going through, though in a way it’s a pity we have to single out anyone,” expressed White.

“Every hospitality business and every worker out there deserves a medal for the guts and perseverance they’ve shown through probably the toughest period the industry

has ever been through.”

The independent Head Judge, Michael Friend said from Southland to Northland, most provinces are represented and that entries have generally been weighted evenly between CBD, Suburban and Rural.

“Having judged this Awards programme over the last five cycles I consider that there are a greater number of quality entries this year,” continued Friend.

“The finalists are generally at a much higher standard which presents the judges with a great challenge in determining each category winner and the Supreme Award winner.”

Winners will be announced at the Hospitality Awards for Excellence 2021 Black Tie Dinner to take place in Auckland on 9 September 2021, as part of the Hospitality New Zealand Summit. l

SOCIAL EVENTS

ALL WORK AND NO PLAY? NO WAY! Throughout HospoWeek there will be a range of social network events for you to attend. Some are ticketed events but some are open to all delegates.

PRE SUMMIT EVENT - HOSTED BY COOPS CORNER PUB Arrive in Auckland and kick off your HospoWeek at Coops Corner Pub with Live music and unofficial networking with other delegates.

HOSPO NIGHT 2021 SPONSORED BY CCEP, HOSTED BY WETA WORKSHOP UNLEASHED Enjoy a fun evening of networking, celebrating and

the amazing Weta Workshop Unleashed tour. Not an experience to miss! Be there to continue the conversations of your Think Tanks and share your insights over a stand up dinner.

HOSPITALITY AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE BLACK TIE AWARDS DINNER Winners for the Hospitality Awards for Excellence will be announced at the formal/ black tie dinner along with the Supreme overall winner and the People's Choice Award.

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THINK TANKS

DAY ONE

The main event for HospoWeek is the Hospitality Summit where there will be different Think Tank Sessions to create spaces where industry leaders per sector can share their experiences, solutions and victories in this tumultuous time.

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FOOD AND BEVERAGE THINK TANK The Food and Beverage Think Tank is targeted at owners, operators and managers of cafés, bars, restaurants and similar businesses. After a challenging year, it is time for our industry to work together to ensure that businesses do not just survive, but thrive over the months ahead.

The Food and Beverage Think Tank is an essential event for businesses looking to foster growth, encourage dialogue, and inspire creative thinking. This Think Tank brings together the best and brightest in our field – food and beverage executives gathering with others in the industry for a series of seminars, workshops, networking, and the latest information on future proofing business.

Sessions include The Hospitality Business of the Future - Technology with Richard MacLeod (Loaded Reports) and Tarik Mallett (Mobi2go), End to End Stock Management - Focus on Profit, and Interior Design & Your Hospitality Business In A Post Covid Era with Chris Stevens

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ACCOMODATION THINK TANK The Accommodation Think Tank is designed to foster discussion between hotel, motels, and other accommodation industry operators and key stakeholders. The primary focus is on learning the tools of the trade, hearing successful strategies and getting an overview of what the market looks like, alongside the ability to network with collaborators.

The Accommodation Think Tank will include respected speakers and unique networking opportunities.

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with speakers, hear about the latest industry trends and discuss the changing accommodation sector and evolving expectations of guests.

Attendees will gain actionable insights and tactics to take back to their own businesses with sessions that include Optimising Revenue with Bernie Burke (Seekom), and Panel Chair Sharon McGuire (ASURE Accommodation Group), Driving More Direct Bookings with Gordy

Bayne (Showponi), Munish Chetty (Vision Sales and Marketing NZ) and Garrick Loft (Fastrack Digital), and Technology Forum with Ben Hubball (The Warehouse Group Business), Jackie Leat (Fr@nk) and Aaron Mills (Havelock North Motor Lodge).

DAY TWO

Following the dedicated Food and Beverage and Accommodation Think Tanks on day one, the following day will bring the industry together for the Hospitaity Think Tank.

These seminars will focus on the wider hospitality industry and cover the key ideas that unite all our diverse business sectors.

The Hospitality Think Tank will include a diverse range of industry speakers covering a range of engaging topics as well as providing an opportunity for attendees to network with their peers right across the wider hospitality industry.

Sessions include the Keynote Speaker Danny Meyer (Union Square Hospitality Group), Typsy And What It Can Do For You, and the Hospitality New Zealand Annual General Meeting. l

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With overseas travel remaining uncertain, more Kiwis will be wanting to explore their own back yard and after such a stressful 2020, many will be going on holiday with the express purpose of relaxing, and everyone knows that the right mattress is a key part of getting a truly restful sleep.

Advances in technology mean that hotel buyers can consider much more than simply how soft or firm a mattress is, these days products can involve memory foam, cooling gel and moisture-wicking fabrics, as well as variations on height, shape and size.

Accommodation providers have different needs to domestic consumers, and mattresses need to cater towards these. A key feature of the New Zealand-made Slumberzone commercial range are the long-lasting strong sides of the mattresses which won’t sag after repeated

use, as well as a strong midsection to accommodate for a large range of guest body shapes and sizes.

Slumberzone spring technologies are focused on providing enhanced support, optimal comfort and high durability. This means the mattresses that Slumberzone supply to accommodation providers are the best they can be.

It isn’t just the large chains paying more attention to the sleeping needs of their guests, more independent accommodation providers are taking less conventional approaches to beds. Custom-

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While Slumberzone’s commercial range is specially crafted as per the highest industry standards, they can also create custom mattresses and beds, giving accommodation providers the ability to create truly unique sleeping experiences for their guests.

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TRADEEXPO WITH NZCHEFS

All through HospoWeek there will be an amazing selection of exhibitors at the TradeExpo that will be running in conjunction with NZChefs and their New Zealand Hospitality Championships.

The expansive trade expo will display the latest innovation in the industry with a focus on the evolving sustainability challenge the industry faces (embracing the process and practices of protecting and looking after the environment are referred to as kaitiakitanga).

XPO CONNECT

Xpo Connect is a 140+ site exhibition space with stands showcasing equipment, products and services for the hospitality, accommodation and tourism industry.

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The Moffat demo kitchen will be located at the NZ Hospitality Summit inside the Xpo Connect event. On offer will be a range of demonstrations and masterclasses to suit everyone’s taste. l

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NZ HOSPITALITY CHAMPIONSHIPS The long running NZ Hospitality Championships, formerly known as the NZ Culinary Fare is back!

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hree days of competitions ranging from Secondary School and Training level competitors through to Open and Speciality industry classes.

Competitors will be touting their talent and skill sets to vie for such titles as the NZ Chef of the Year, NZ Barista of the Year, Commis Chef of the Year, Cocktail Champion and Training Establishment of the Year to name just a few.

The hotly contested Bed Making class makes a return, along with Chatham Islands on a Plate, Restaurant of the Year

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and an array of Statics to view.

Pitmaster BBQ Battle The NZChefs Pitmaster BBQ Battle is a specialty event created for the Hospitality Summit.

A two day monster battle of the BBQ. This is a team competition with a maximum of 4 members and a minimum of 2. Minimum age is 16.

Are you the master of the BBQ? Do you have what it takes to be the 2021 NZChefs Pitmasters BBQ Battle Champion? Be in to win awesome prizes.

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NZCHEFS BIENNIAL CONFERENCE The NZChefs Biennial conference joins with the Hospitality NZ annual conference for an informative, action packed two days, Wednesday and Thursday, 8th and 9th of September.

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range of interesting topics along with off-site excursions and demonstrations. The conference culminates in the anticipated Gala dinner where NZChefs award recipients will be recognised.

NZChefs is the National Association representing professional chefs, cooks and trainees, patissiers and confectioners from school age to mature practitioners

in New Zealand’s most vibrant and demanding industry.

Through continued education including Judges qualifications along with involvement in culinary competitions and trade events at local, national and international level the Association provides opportunities for many of its members to showcase their creativity and skills in the public arena. l

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FIRELIGHT CANDLES Firelight Candles is based in Tauranga. The company imports and distributes a range of refillable paraffin oil moulded glass candles, disposable paraffin oil candles, paraffin oil as well as LED candles.

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Their Hollowick disposable paraffin oil candles are imported from the USA. The range comes in 8, 15, 26 and 50-hour disposable candles and are compatible with the best liquid wax lamp fuel available.

The high-quality paraffin oil from Firelight Candles is imported from Clearcraft UK - it comes in 1, 5, 12 and 25 litres. The oil is highly refined so that it is soot-free and odourless. Available in six different colours and shades. Nonstaining and no melted wax mess. Perfect for the hospitality and accommodation sector, where time is valuable. Simply replace the empty fuel cells with new

ones, and you’re set!

Firelight Candles has a range of 9 different moulded glass candles, which are imported from Clearcraft UK. They are durable, attractive, refillable and have low running costs.

If you are after electronic candles, their LED Rechargeable Candles are perfect.

They come with a convenient charging base and remote control. No pins involved; just place the candles in their charging tray overnight for 15-20 hours of static or flickering light! Available in classic white or amber.

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35 YEARS AS A WANAKA ICON

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t’s been 35 years since the doors opened at Edgewater hotel and since that time the hotel has flourished, welcoming many thousands of New Zealand and international visitors.

Edgewater was officially opened on 11th July 1986 by the then Minister of Tourism, the late Rt. Hon. Mike Moore.

It was an ambitious project building a resort-style, full-service hotel with over 100 guest rooms in the small resort town of Wanaka.

Situated on 10 acres of prime lakefront land, Edgewater is one of New Zealand’s few hotels which has successfully navigated the sometimes rocky shallows of the cyclical tourism industry, proudly retaining its independent status, private ownership and stable management throughout.

The developers used the site to its maximum positioning guest rooms along the lake edge thus providing amazing lake views, complemented by spectacular mountain views. Edgewater is the only accommodation in Wanaka built directly on the lake edge.

MIX OF GUESTS

Edgewater’s unbeatable lakefront location is complemented by flexible meeting room options, luxurious accommodation and resort-style amenities. Over the years Edgewater has hosted numerous weddings, gala events and conferences.

Leisure guests have often commented that staying at Edgewater has been the highlight of their holiday.

Prior to Covid, about 75% of guest

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nights were from the international market – predominately Australia, North America and the United Kingdom. In recent months New Zealanders have supported Edgewater as they take their holidays in Wanaka, rather than travelling overseas themselves.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TO MEET GUEST NEEDS Edgewater’s deluxe suites have recently been refurbished in a unique and gracious style. These suites are modelled on Edgewater’s popular one-bedroom suites however they feature more luxurious bathrooms and higher quality furnishings.

“All the furnishings were carefully sourced locally, and the interior design is warm and welcoming, with a hint of luxury,” according to General Manager, Catherine Bone.

LONGEVITY OF STAFF

As Edgewater celebrates its 35th year, it also proudly acknowledges the contribution of several long-term staff, who started work at the hotel when the doors first opened.

“Offering a warm Southern Welcome is one of our brand values which all the staff aspire towards, taking heed from our long serving staff members such as George, Gaynor, Telf and Dave,” commented Catherine.

SUSTAINABILITY... NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE

Edgewater is on an ever-evolving environmental and sustainability journey.

These pathways bring direct benefit to the business, for guests, for the surrounding

community and pristine environment.

“It is crucial we protect our pristine environment and retain our support from the local community. Guests definitely enjoy what is on offer in Wanaka in this regard,” added Catherine.

Edgewater has a range of low impact activities including mountain bikes and e-bikes available for hire, tennis courts, putting green and lawn games during the warmer days. There is direct access to the lake-edge walking track with a range of native flora.

Edgewater is proud supporters of the Te Kakano Aotearoa trust which propagates native plants in the region for habitat restoration, donating a percentage of all purchases from Roy the Ram – a plush toy available in Lonely Tree Gifts.

Markers across the property identify native plants with names in both English and Te Reo. Wineglass Café at Edgewater has a menu that is designed by the seasons, incorporating seasonal and local produce from farms in the Central Otago region.

The beverage menu is predominantly local based with a huge selection of Central Otago wines and beers from three Wanaka based breweries. The café has recently gone single use cup free and has signed up with a local company Wanakup to provide guests with a reusable cup deposit scheme.

Edgewater supports Tourism Industry Aotearoa’s Sustainability Commitment, the Tiaki Promise and holds a Qualmark four and half star silver environmental grade.”

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BUSH MEDICINE LEAVES

By Roseanne Morton Petyarre

BUSH YAM

By Janet Go

Roseanne painted the Desert Yam story from her family’s country. The yam grows underground. It is normally found on Spinifex sand plains. Able to be eaten raw or cooked, it is a staple food for the desert aborigines. It is also renowned for its medicinal properties.

In this painting, Roseanne depicts the leaves of the yam paying homage to the spirit of this special plant in the hope that it will regenerate. l

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AWELYE (WOMEN'S CEREMONY) FOR ATNWELARRE (PENCIL YAM) AND ANWEKETY (CONKERBERRY)

By Josie Kunoth Petyarre The linear designs in this piece represent awelye (women’s ceremony and body paint designs) for Atnwelarre (pencil yam) and Anwekety (conkerberry). These designs are painted onto the chest, breasts, arms and thighs. The women sing the songs associated with their awelye as each woman takes her turn to be painted. l

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Indigenous art is a visual form of storytelling. It conveys a culture’s or individual’s history of land, events, beliefs and experiences, just like buildings can be historical landmarks.

The Aborigines of Australia paint with dots and symbols to convey religious ceremonies, living off the land, and life within that culture.

ILYARNAYT

By Lily Lion Kngwarreye This painting is inspired by the Dreamtime story of the Ilyarn or Ilyarnayt, a rare and attractive plant that grows throughout Central Australia.

Bundles of golden yellow flowers bloom on this plant, nestled in between thick, leathery leaves. This plant is particularly favourable for the abundance of edible grubs living in the roots, known as Ilyarnayt. l

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MALIYA

By Arkeria Rose Armstrong This painting is named Maliyaa, which means friend in the Gamilaraay language. It shows the two countries coming together and how this friendship is built through understanding and knowledge of each other’s cultures. l August/September 2021

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artgallery Maori New Zealand artwork similarly expresses the cultural beliefs, historical events and personal journeys of the artists, to create a national portrait composed of individuals.

COMING THROUGH

By Emily Karaka Karaka is best known for her colourfully expressive paintings. This piece was created when Karaka first started exploring her tribal history in relation to breaches of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi). Coming Through represents an epiphany and Karaka’s investigative painting practice. As a young Maori mother, it also signified the importance of motherhood and manaakitanga – the generosity and care of others. l

MATARIKI

By Star Gossage This painting is of seven female figures sitting on the gound dressed in cloaks and blankets. Textural and raw, there is a magical sense to their gathering, nestled aorund a campfire. Through this painting, Gossage transmits ideas that encircle and emit her inner vision of the physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional realms. l

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WHENUA/WAHINE/WHENUA Kura Te Waru Rewiri Rewiri has long been interested in the sacred nature of the land as a personification of Mother Earth. Attached to her painting Whenua/Wahine/ Whenua are eight rakau (sticks). The kānuka (tea tree) sticks were gather from a wahi tapu (sacred site) known to the artist’s whānau. The number of painted panels is a reference to part of the artist’s name, Waru, meaning eight. The Rewiri describes the figures in the painting as “alert – resting but listening’. They serve as a reminder of the importance of the land as a living being that needs to be nurtured and cared for. l

GIRL IN BUSH SHIRT

By Robyn Kahukiwa Painted during a period of upheaval and transition, this piece speaks to the effects of urbanisation and displaced the generation of young Maori experienced in the aftermath of World War II. Many Maori moved from their rural kainga (homes) to city centres and urban environments in search of work, education and new opportunities.

Such a dramatic shift of environment facilitiated a sense of culrutal disruption and dislocation, as well as an uprising of unified Maori to challenge the colonial oppression of Maori rights to land, language and power. l

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Elephants, an Auckland-based company specialising in With customer care a high priority, during the commercial interior design and fit-out, building consent height of the COVID pandemic, F.E.D reviewed their and council licensing applications, company branding, pricing structure and maintained their stock levels to and project management. This gives businesses heading ensure clients had access to affordable equipment. to F.E.D for equipment needs an added breadth of “Seeing our clients being successful at what they information around design and build. do best and being able to support that is the most “We are a one-stop-shop for knowledge and a rewarding part of what we do,” concluded Hebrides. hassle-free experience,” noted Hebrides, who has years For more information about how F.E.D can help of experience in commercial design. Bun and Bao’s facilitate your kitchen needs, visit www.fedproducts.

Food Equipment Distributors (F.E.D) mission was to transform the humble dumpling from co.nz an Asian street snack into a new dining sensation. is the importer of a very large, The unique challenges Bun and Bao faced included exclusive, and professional range a short timeline for completion, along with a shortage of food equipment, catering, kitchen of supplies around the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Luckily, F.E.D were fully stocked and were equipment, refrigeration, furniture, able to install the equipment within two days.

“I have known Rainie Hebrides for over five tableware, and cookware enabling years as both a designer and equipment supplier. As them to offer customers unsurpassed a designer she manages an excellent team of 10th September September experienced and skilled designers28th who, from the valueand and11th quality with a history first meeting knew what I wanted for my restaurant. indie band, The Beths, are excited to be Auckland’s superstar, BENEE will join Auckland’s The beloved of over forty-five years serving the the process of the design,heading Rainie kept back me in to the Whammy bar, the place where Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) for twoDuring spectacular the loop with all facets of the design and was always commercial catering, baking and shows at Auckland’s Town Hall as part available of APO’s they grew their band. to answer questions patiently,” commented food industries. popular Session Series. The rising NewBrian Zealand star “We haven’t played there in a while, so we will be Wong, owner of Bun and Bao. “Throughout both the tender and fit-out Rainie will be delivering new arrangements of her platinum channeling early Beths energy by nervously playing F.E.D.like is an Australian New Zealand company visitedin thethis site at least once per week to make sure the hits ‘Glitter’,and ‘Soaked’ and ‘Supalonely’, a couple of unreleased songs from the record we are with offices, showrooms, and warehouses in New fit-out was following the design and to liaise with the exciting collaboration with APO. working on currently,” said lead vocalist, Elizabeth South Wales (NSW supports the ACT), Queensland main and sub-contractors. This helped immensely in Music fansAustralia from (SA), all over New Zealand will besure that we got to open Stokes.

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RETHINKING INTERIOR DESIGN METHODS Luke Edwards Interior Design specialises in bringing interiors to life and with a one of a kind design style, mixing a ‘method design’ philosophy with the forward-thinking ‘Neuro Design’ principles to create stimulating, sustainable and timeless designs.

Designer Luke Edwards has, over the years, repeatedly found himself naturally designing in a certain way. Still, he never had a way to describe it until he coined the term 'method design'.

"It's quite strategic and scientific in its process, but at the same time very fluid," said Edwards.

Edwards method captures the brand's personality. Mixing it with the character of the space because interiors are a visual representation of a brand, and being able to ground an interior to its location helps tell a story and connect residents.

Edwards combines information about the brand, space, and a detailed design brief to create a foundation for the final design.

"It's a bit like building a character for a story or getting all the ingredients together in cooking," he explained.

When done thoroughly, the design process becomes fun and exciting because details start falling into place.

"It's a timeless approach to designing," noted Edwards.

He combines this method design philosophy with 'neuro design principles'.

He believes it is the most efficient and creative way of designing interiors.

Edwards neuro design principles are rooted in both holistic design and neuroarchitecture. Understanding how the interior environment affects the user's wellbeing through light, colour, texture, materials, sound, psychology, visual qualities, emotion, biophilia, shape, pattern, and layout.

"The goal is to use these to make the interior space stimulating and comfortable.

"Every interior design project and space is unique. There will always be different degrees and levels to how much each of these is incorporated," said Edwards.

When he began designing wallpapers,

Edwards wanted to carry parts of this approach into his wallpaper designs.

"They're designed this way, using the simplicity of colours, shape, pattern, and texture to create standout graphic designs.

Partly as it helps to be visually easier to recognise and remember."

All Edwards' wallpapers are sustainably digitally printed on various textured commercial grade papers. For some collections, the paper stock has a slight roughness which helps add to the character of the designs.

For Edwards, it's not about the 'designer' aspect of the wallpaper but about using wallpaper as a cost-effective option to bring a timeless graphic quality into interior spaces.

"Each wallpaper design tells its own story.

Whether used purely for the colours or for the graphic patterns, they add something new, exciting and different to any space they're in."

As a designer, Edwards felt he'd never found a wallpaper that could add a simple graphic touch. From either being a complement to the rest of the design or even be a focal point in itself.

"That's one of the reasons why I started designing my wallpapers. The design comes from a completely different perspective than anything else out there."

Despite COVID's impact on the hospitality business, Edwards used the setback to set up. He focused on updating business processes to create a stronger foundation for growth, completely redesigned a collection, and launched a further five collections.

"The wallpapers will hopefully allow me to reach and have an impact in interiors, and the people experiencing them, worldwide, which is something I'm really looking to do," said Edwards. l

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Despite never thinking he would end up in the wine industry, Phil Hanford established Grasshopper Rock Winery 20 years ago.

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never had any interest in wine for the first 40 years of my life,” admitted Hanford.

“But now we own a pinot noir vineyard and make a significant contribution to the fabric of Central Otago Pinot Noir.”

Initially, Hanford studied agriculture.

“I have always had a fascination with agriculture and the connection between land and production. The wine industry is very much an agriculture-based industry,” he said. With a career in The Rural Bank, Hanford noticed that the most successful farming operations were so because of their choice in the best farming systems and practices. “Growing grapes is the same,” Hanford continued.

“We chose to grow pinot noir grapes to produce the very best wine and that meant finding the land and site best

suited to this and applying the best management practices. It seems simple but selecting the right site for a finicky grape variety like pinot noir is the key to consistently producing premium pinot noir grapes. If you produce premium grapes, you can produce premium pinot noir and we were up for the challenge.”

Grasshopper Rock is the single largest pinot noir producer at 45.25 degrees south. This means the vineyard has slower ripening due to cooler nights and is drier and less windy than other parts of Central Otago. As any wine enthusiast will know, wine is 100 percent influenced by the site of the vineyard. Due to Grasshopper’s site, its pinot noirs tend to show finer tannins and silkier texture, with high perfume and savoury, earthy tones. The cool nights and late harvest give structure which means the wine evolves exceptionally well over many years in the bottle.

The vineyard site dates back to the 1870’s, when the first vines were planted.

Whilst the vineyard has grown, the original buildings remain. “It was the history as a horticultural property,

the ideal soils, the aspect, water rights and climate data which attracted us to the property for pinot noir,” said Hanford. Hanford’s philosophy towards winemaking had a large impact in the process of choosing the right site. “Our philosophy with our vineyard and winemaking is simply to produce the best single-vineyard wine we can. It means doing a good job in the vineyard, producing excellent quality grapes, and not overworking the grapes in the winery.”

“It sounds simple,” Hanford said, “which it is, but it is not easy.”

Grasshopper Rock is also sustainably focused. “Everything we do in the vineyard must pass our sustainability test.”

Microplastic pollution is a concern in the wine industry and Grasshopper Rock is committed to using biodegradable products and avoiding using any unnecessary plastic products. To do so, it has started importing biodegradable products from France to supply other vineyards. Glass bottles have the single biggest carbon footprint within the wine

industry.

“High-quality wine does not have to be in heavy bottles, and we have always committed to lightweight bottles,” Hanford stated. He believes customers should change their buying behaviour and force wineries to change. “I think the industry needs to take sustainability more seriously and justify its unnecessary use of some packaging and plastics,” reiterated Hanford.

Over 20 years, Hanford’s winery has grown and achieved a lot, but he still has one goal in mind. “Our goal is to see Grasshopper Rock as a sustainable pinot noir vineyard worthy of Grand Cru status evolve over time.” For new viticulturists, Hanford offered some advice. “Have courage and a clear vision of what you want to achieve. It is not for the fainthearted but don’t let that put you off. For great things to happen requires courage.

“A great wine is a memorable one.

It may be memorable because it contributed to the memory of the occasion, it may be memorable because of its place in history or age, or it may be a wine of outstanding quality.” l

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