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&A with plastic surgeon Q Tristan de Chalain Tai Lavea – mastering disaster When less means more beauty, naturally Tragedy meets creativity

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Trail mix – art in many forms

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ON THE COVER ‘DEEPLY’ MOVING: Paul and Marietta Coney need not brush up on their skills as they dive into the Franklin Arts Trail. Widely recognised for their exceptional work (including this month’s covershot, a watercolour by Marietta titled The Terrace), this Awhitu twosome’s studio expects to be a highlight (although just one of many!) on this year’s trail. For more information (and photos) see pages 16-17.

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A health service which is about saving lives shouldn’t have to post constant appeals; it’s time St John was fully funded with donations being the cream for some extras.

‘Winnie’s’ has called it a “crying shame that one of our emergency services continues to rely on charity to provide a service that all Kiwis need in times of crisis.”

If it isn’t, and St John makes cuts, will this result in unnecessary deaths? I wish I had several thousand spare dollars to donate to the service but I can manage only the occasional $25 especially when many worthy causes need help.

I’ve always admired Wellington’s free ambulance service which can be attributed to the foresight of the 1927 mayor of the day, Sir Charles Norwood. I understand, that service is now funded by Ministry of Health, the Accident Compensation Corporation, public donations and proceeds from first aid training and other minor sources.

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A mother’s work is never done. Set in Sydney’s notorious Kings Cross in the 1960s, this novel follows a Kiwi woman who’s desperate to bring her young daughter, still in New Zealand, to live with her as she also deals with the stigma of making a living as an exotic dancer. An exploration of motherhood and identity taking place in a society confronted by change, this book comes from the pen of an author with 13 bestselling novels to her name. Visit southmagazine.co.nz to be in to win a copy.

I’d suggest a telethon like that of 1975 which raised about $500,000 for St John. But perhaps those events have long gone and are not suitable when many are struggling.

If that level of funding ensures the capital’s service is free, surely the same could be done in Auckland. Mr Peters has said St John needs government to meet the 90 per cent funding level St John requires.

So, with the Government seeing fit to give $10 million to a bungy jumping operation, it seems its time to throw a lifeline to St John. We don’t want to reach a stage when the medic alert is persistently ignored, the alarm bells start ringing and, finally, a crash cart is needed to resuscitate this vital service.

What’s more, I concur with his sentiment that: “the St John ambulance professionals save and protect New Zealanders every day. They do a stellar job and it is time that government backed them.” However, it’s annoying to see the association spending funds on printed appeals to the public. This may be the only way it can raise added funds but I question the several pages which come to my

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I’m not often on the same page as NZ First leader, Winston Peters but I am with him on his call to fully fund the St John Ambulance Association

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Entertainment! Show Me Shorts Now – October 28, selected cinemas nationwide & online via showmeshorts.co.nz Who watches short shorts? We do! Proof that amazing stories can come from short films, this festival includes everything from the comically ridiculous to the seriously sublime. Please note that even if restrictions prevent films from being screened in cinemas, online screenings will still go ahead. For a full programme visit www.showmeshorts.co.nz.

Artweek Auckland October 10-18, various locations, Auckland From its city centre to the suburbs, Auckland is about to showcase the work of a wide range of artists during this annual festival. Galleries and other venues will join forces to celebrate creativity in many forms. For more information, including a full programme of events, visit www. artweekauckland.co.nz.

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Drury Mini Pipe Band Contest & Papakura Pipe Band’s Ceilidh October 10, 12-5pm, Murphy’s Law Irish Bar, 200 Great South Road, Drury, and October 17, from 7pm, Karaka War Memorial Hall, 319 Linwood Road, Karaka The devil may have gone down to Georgia but he’s not much of a piper anyway. Meantime, top Kiwi pipers will battle it out down in Drury to determine who’s ‘the best there’s ever been’. Also, check out Papakura Pipe Band’s Ceilidh on October 17, which was originally scheduled for August. See www.papakurapipeband.co.nz or www. facebook.com/papakurapipeband for details of both of these events.

Greedy Cat October 13-16, Mangere Arts Centre, Cnr Bader Dr and Orly Ave, Mangere & November 3-5, Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Gt Sth Rd, Manukau Adults may have fond ‘memories’ of people dressed as felines on stage but, thanks to this show, children can too! Based on books by renowned children’s author, Joy Cowley, this stage adaptation follows the adventures of a curious cat and his quirky friends. See www.timbrayproductions.org.nz/greedy-cat for details. www.southmagazine.co.nz

Aucklanders from the South side have plenty of options when it comes to entertainment, whether in our region, nearby or online. SOUTH has prepared this quick guide of our picks of what’s to see and do this month. PLEASE NOTE: Information regarding times & dates of these events was correct at the time this issue went to print. However, due to the pandemic, events may be postponed or cancelled. In some cases, tickets may be limited or social distancing measures employed as appropriate. Readers are advised to check events online for updates.

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The Great Auckland Duck Race October 18, 10-11am, www.theaucklandduckrace.com or www.facebook.com/GreatAKLDDuckRace Ducking for cover as we shelter from rain, may have been a common enough practice in 2020 but it can’t hold a good race back! This year this fun-filled fundraiser will be shown online as ducks (ordered in advance) will be shown racing down the rapids at Vector Wero Whitewater Park, Manukau.

Franklin Film Festival October 15-18, Franklin Arts Centre, 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe Franklin is on a... roll! Following on from this year’s Pop Up Art Show (closes Oct 8), the Franklin Arts Centre is offering a ‘moving’ experience with films expected to be a ‘cut’ above! Further information accessible via www.facebook.com/FranklinArtsCentre. www.southmagazine.co.nz

Franklin Arts Trail October 24-26 (Labour Weekend), various locations This annual event showcases a wide range of artwork at studios and galleries throughout the Franklin region – from Maraetai and Clevedon to Tuakau and the Awhitu Peninsula – with demonstrations and workshops also on offer at some stops. For details visit www. franklinartstrail.co.nz, and for a sneak peek at some of the artists/ stops involved, see pages 18-19.

Franklin Home & Lifestyle Expo October 31 – November 1, PIA Events Centre, 57 Ward St, Pukekohe A local favourite, the Franklin Home & Lifestyle Expo is not just any ordinary home show, it’s a broader celebration of life and community in our region. After being postponed earlier this year, it’s now high time we kicked up our heels. See www.franklinexpo.co.nz for more information. south | october 2020 | 7

Q&A What motivates clients to seek cosmetic surgery – is it vanity or poor self-esteem? Almost everyone – man or woman – has stood in front of the mirror and fantasised about changing some aspect of their appearance from the size or shape of their nose to the colour or cut of their hair. This isn’t vanity or due to low esteem – it’s just being human! As a surgeon, you must examine many so called ‘flaws’ and, subsequently, promise to fix them – can you truthfully do so? In many cases, yes. For example, prominent ears can be set back and saggy, over-large breasts can be reduced or lifted. Where outcomes are likely to be more marginal I offer a guarded prognosis. Better to under promise, then over-deliver! Is cosmetic surgery safe? Relatively, yes. It is only carried out on healthy people and there is always a full discussion on risks preceding surgery. Cosmetic surgery is not trivial and I, my anaesthetist and nursing colleagues take patient safety very seriously. What are some of the most common types of surgery requested? Plastic surgery falls into two different categories – Reconstructive: • Masking good defects after cancer resecti0n (e.g. skin grafts) • Ameliorating the effects of traumas (e.g. scar revisions, broken noses etc). Aesthetic: • Body contouring (e.g.liposctions, tummy tucks, breast lifts etc) • Changing facial features (e.g. noses, ageing faces). What is the difference between cosmetic and reconstructive surgery? Reconstructive surgery aims to

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make good or repair damaged, missing or deformed tissue. Cosmetic surgery aims to improve normal (albeit undesirable) tissues or features. In many cases both aspects may be required. What is the most requested cosmetic procedures? Among the most asked for are corrective or droopy upper eyelids, breast reduction and augmentation. Is a full facelift the only answer to softening/eliminating facial wrinkles and flaws? No, face-lifting involves a suite of possible procedures some surgical and some non-surgical – each face is different. The surgeon analyses the specific concerns and, in consultation with the patient, recommends a plan to address these concerns.

and recovery is usually two weeks of lying low and six weeks before resuming sport. Can enhancements be done in stages and, if so, what do most people opt for first if considering more than one procedure? Yes, they can. As to which is first depends on what one most wishes to change on the ageing face. Some opt for the eyes first, then face and/or mid-face. Of course, doing it all together means only one recovery process! Do clients ever become addicted to cosmetic surgery? Yes, the plastic ‘surgiholic’ is well recognised.

only 10-15% and most commonly requested treatments are for gynaecomastia (man boobs) and facial ageing. At what age do women generally start considering cosmetic surgery? It depends on the problem: Teens – prominent ears, breast augmentation or reduction, nose re-shaping, and liposuction; 20s – Botox, fillers, breast, lips and nose surgery; 30s – liposuction, breast lift, tummy tuck and nose re-shaping; 40s – as previous plus facial ageing changes; 50s to 70s – facial ageing procedures. Do many people opt for surgery in countries such as Thailand?

How relieved or thankful are clients after having reconstruction or cosmetic surgery and are there ever any regrets?

Yes, foolishly and often driven by cost. Cosmetic surgery in NZ is dear but an unsatisfactory procedure, or one which has complications done abroad, can end up costing far more.

What about appearance medicine such as Botox or collagen – where do they fit in with retaining youthfulness?

The great majority are pleased and satisfied. Some are not entirely pleased and this is usually due to unmet expectations.

What are the positives and negatives of this and have you ever been consulted about an unsuccessful overseas surgery?

They are most commonly used in isolation in younger patients who don’t have an excess of saggy skin. However, they can also form part of an overall treatment plan. The trick is in knowing when they have delivered all they can and it’s time to move on to surgery.

Can women breastfeed after a breast augmentation and also after a breast reduction?

I and most of my colleagues are frequently consulted about adverse outcomes from cosmetic surgery undertaken overseas. The positives are that work done abroad is often cheap; the negatives are that it is volume dealership/warehousestyle surgery rather than Smith & Caughey type surgery.

How many years can be taken ‘off the face’ when having a facelift or complementary procedure? Again, it depends on the individual, but five to 10 years is a general average. Is cosmetic surgery painful and how long is recovery? Cosmetic surgery is not trivial or necessarily ‘minor’ surgery. It is real surgery with the attendant risks of any surgery including bleeding, scarring, pain and discomfort. However, the pain and sensory changes do not last long

After breast augmentation, yes; the augmentation does nothing to the breast tissues. On the other hand, depending on the technique used, breast reduction cuts through the glands and milk ducts and will reduce the chances of successful breastfeeding. Have you every advised a patient against a particular request? Yes, some requests are simply not achievable, nonsensical or not in the patient’s best interests. Do many men request cosmetic surgery and if so what do they most commonly ask for? Men do request aesthetic surgery but at a lower rate than women. Of every 100 patients, men make up

Has cosmetic surgery become more affordable or are people ‘going for it’ because finance is readily available? Both, I think. It’s definitely become more socially acceptable and financially accessible. Can you provide a ballpark figure for some of the most popular procedures? Total costs work out at about $5000 per hour. A rhinoplasty takes 2.5 to 4 hours; a mid-face lift, 2 hours; droopy brows and upper eyelids, 2 hours and so on. www.southmagazine.co.nz

Cosmetic surgery has become increasingly common with many women (and men) opting for procedures which rectify ‘flaws’. Some seek to defy the ageing process and preserve facial youthfulness, others wish to enhance the figure or perhaps change a feature which has bothered them for many years. Here, respected Auckland plastic surgeon, Tristan de Chalain, who consults at his Pukekohe rooms twice a month, addresses some frequently asked questions regarding elective cosmetic surgery.

Almost everyone – man or woman – has stood in front of the mirror and fantasised about changing some aspect of their appearance from the size or shape of their nose to the colour or cut of their hair.

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mastering disaster Due to the pandemic, New Zealand’s provincial rugby competition is featuring All Blacks for the first time in many years; however, whether or not the competition will be cut short remains to be seen. And yet, in these uncertain times one thing that’s as close to a sure thing as sport can ever provide is – the Steelers’ new head coach is not playing to lose, as JON RAWLINSON discovered.

The 2020 rugby season has not gone according to plan for anyone, nor did the Steelers’ 2019 Mitre 10 Cup campaign. Relegated from the Premiership last year, the squad will have to win the Championship in order to return to the top echelon of New Zealand provincial rugby. “I saw [relegation] as a positive, a challenge,” new Steelers’ head coach, Tai Lavea, says. “When I saw there was an opportunity to become head coach here I put my hat in the ring. I had coached the Counties Under 19s previously so I had connections here. I didn’t think I’d have a chance so I just tried my luck really.” Despite a slow start, along with a new CEO (Aaron Lawton), Tai appears set to help ensure his players revive past glories. A little help from a few men in black – including Kieran Read – couldn’t hurt either! “My job is to set up a programme which will lead, hopefully, to long term success. First and foremost, we need to re-engage with the community, we’re Tai Lavea Richard Spranger, courtesy of Counties 10 | south | october 2020 Manukau RFU

looking to select [more] local players and rebuild. I’ve inherited 20 players; there are a lot of good men [already] in the mix, I want to add to that with the players we’ll contract,” he says. “There’s a lot of groundwork to be done. Winning will be a by-product of setting all that in place. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t coach to lose and I hate losing, but you have to have the right processes in place first.” Tai is no stranger to helping teams reverse flagging fortunes. In 2017, Auckland came close to relegation in the Mitre 10 Cup – only an upset by Bay of Plenty over Waikato saved Auckland from this fate. The following season, he joined Auckland as an assistant to (then) newly-appointed head coach, Alama Ieremia. “It was a huge step up for me [and] I learned a lot working with a coaching team which [also] included Graham Henry and Filo Tiatia. There had been so much disappointment from the previous season but the players, as well as the coaches, were all hugely motivated to earn the respect of the Auckland community.” Motivation paid off – Auckland won the 2018 Premiership. www.southmagazine.co.nz

“There’s a lot of groundwork to be done. Winning will be a by-product of setting all that in place. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t coach to lose and I hate losing, but you have to have the right processes in place first.”

PUKEKOHE HOME FOR SUPER RUGBY FRANCHISE? Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, Super Rugby organisers were looking to change the structure of the competition. One possible amendment, the inclusion of a Pasifika team, is once again generating column inches. “I think it would be a bloody good thing for Pacific Island rugby,” Steelers coach, Tai Lavea, says. “There are so many moving parts [required] to making such an idea happen, but it will be interesting to see how it develops.”

Similarly, Tai was instrumental in turning losing blues into winning runs at college rugby level prior to joining Auckland. “I was at Aorere College [Papatoetoe] for about five years. We won the B grade competition and were promoted to 1A. We then played Saint Kents, and beat them,” he recalls. “Saint Kents’ team manager at the time, Neil Ritchie, approached me and asked if I would be interested in a position there. When I started, in 2009, the team was the laughing stock of First XV rugby; [rebuilding] takes time. By the time I left, in February 2018, we had won the 1A title five times (between 2011 and 2017) and the national title once (2012). I guess you could say we did manage to turn things around.” While some become coaches after lengthy playing careers, others learn the trade from the grassroots up. “I know a lot of coaches who’ve had long playing careers; they use a lot of tools they developed from their playing days, but I don’t think I’d been around professional sport long enough to do that,” Tai says. “It meant I was working with a www.southmagazine.co.nz

blank canvas and just had to learn through experience. I probably thought I was a good coach when I first started but I was very green. That said, coaching is all about connecting with people, which I think I am [naturally] good at.” While Tai’s professional playing career began and ended with Brisbane North, a feeder team for the NRL’s Melbourne Storm, his twin brother, Tasesa, clocked up an impressive on-field career. From the Storm and the Kiwis in rugby league, followed by Auckland, The Blues, Chiefs, Clermont, Sale and Samoa in rugby union, Tasesa played professionally for more than 12 years. “Honestly, it never bothered me at all,” Tai remarks regarding his brother’s success. “I was happy for him and I was on my own journey, trying to figure out what I wanted to do. About the time I finished playing, a friend of mine, Geoff Moon – who was a well accomplished secondary school coach – helped me into college rugby; it all went from there.” Tasesa is now following in his brother’s footsteps, since taking over from Tai as Saint Kents’ First XV coach in 2018.

If a Pasifika team does comes to pass (in more ways than one!), logic (more or less) dictates where such an organisation would be based – unless New Zealand Rugby (not to mention ratepayers) would be prepared to shell out for yet another major stadium in Auckland, Navigation Homes Stadium appears the only practical option. “When I read a team like this would be based in South Auckland, I immediately thought ‘it must be here!’,” Tai smiles. “I must say that I haven’t heard anything formally, but I definitely like that idea!”

COACH ON ‘POACHING’… There was a time when rugby players represented their communities; times have changed. With the exception of international level, professional sports teams do not solely rely on home-grown talent. Even at school level, this is often the case. Over recent years, private schools (including Saint Kentigern College) have been accused of player poaching. However, Tai Lavea asserts there are two sides to this story. “[Attending a private school] is a very fortunate position to be in for the families as well as the students. For me, it was tough to adapt – academically and culturally as well as sporting-wise – but it was a fantastic opportunity,” he says. Although Tai and his twin brother, Tasesa, grew up in South Auckland, they attended Saint Kents on cricket scholarships before switching their focus to rugby. Both went on to make a living from professional sport but the chance to access a level of education most simply can’t afford can provide other, more wide-ranging advantages too. “Scholarships provide huge opportunities, and not just in sport,” adds Tai. “Youngsters can benefit from the best possible education, so [scholarships] don’t just develop professional sportspeople, they’re about giving young people strong foundations [from which] to succeed in life.” south | october 2020 | 11

NATIONAL GARDENING WEEK GREAT THINGS COME IN YATES’ PACKAGES Sow what? With so many options to choose from, the answers to this question can vary greatly. However, whichever way we grow, it’s good to know Yates is on hand to help. Since Yates National Gardening Week was first held, it has blossomed into quite the annual occasion, with a wealth of expert advice on offer to help everyone from those with green thumbs through to those who are all thumbs.

Helping to foster a love of gardening, National Gardening Week focuses on growing stronger communities and closer connections with nature as well as plants. From just a few pots to an extensive garden, everyone can experience the joy of gardening.

YATES TOP 10 REASONS TO GROW OUR OWN FOOD: them • Fresh vegetables when you want g on shelves or in chillers sittin not it’s as food ng tasti • Better may have more nutrients than some en gard the • Vegetables that ripen in store-bought alternatives s if they come from their own garden • Children will eat more fruit and vegie to garden and grow their own food • Encourage children to learn how ct impa l • Minimise environmenta • Save money know where it’s come from! • Food safety – you’ve grown it… you t need and share or swap what you don’ • Reduce waste – pick only what you th heal tal oves physical and men • Gardening reduces stress and impr g rds on offer through National Gardenin The first step to reaping the rich rewa ; 2020 eek/ ing-w rden al-ga ation nz/n s.co. Week is to register online via www.yate s. seed ie vegg receive a FREE packet of register before October 18 and you’ll

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GROWING MINDS... Nurturing the next generation of young gardeners, Yates has released a new range of seeds. Launched in the lead-up to National Gardening Week (October 19-26) these seeds are designed to encourage budding gardeners to pitch in in spring. The range features: • Yummy UFOs – Alien Scallopini Zucchini: intended to tempt even the most reluctant vegetable eater, these tasty ‘alien critters’ are shaped like UFOs. Yummy UFOs have been sighted in gardens all over New Zealand! • Pop Star Strawberry Popcorn: an old-fashioned type of corn that grows cute little cobs shaped like rubyred strawberries. When dried, the kernels are ideal for popcorn. • Dinosaur Gourds Prehistoric Monster Mix: crazy gourds in the weirdest dinosaur shapes. Grow a bunch of and let the dinosaur battles begin! • Magical Creatures – Fairy Flower Mix: find a special place to sprinkle these seeds like magical fairy dust and grow a pretty blend of pixie flowers. Honeybees and butterflies will love them too. • Little Ted Fluffy Sunflowers: these bushy, shortgrowing sunflowers have fluffy pompom flowers that are perfect for pots. • Behemoth Giant Pumpkins: these seeds grow colossal pumpkins up to 200kg in weight. • These seeds are available from garden centres nationwide.

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Go North, my friends Winter weather might discourage some people from tourng the country but it didn’t deter HELEN PERRRY even when she encountered torrential rain, flooding and slips on a recent Northland escape.

The last time I stayed in Paihia it was abuzz with summer activity. It was a much quieter Paihia on my recent visit but, as ever, the stunning outlook couldn’t be faulted, its beauty matched only by the Hokianga Harbour where we spent two nights ahead of arriving in the Bay of Islands for a couple of nights.

the bathroom was dated and TV channels very limited.

We left early on a Friday morning making our way up to Omapere via Dargaville where we stopped for lunch at a small café, Kauta – the seafood chowder and bacon and egg quiche were excellent (real seafood in the chowder and plenty of it).

Having settled in we met our travelling companions in the bar/ dining room. It was part of the original timber villa and simply oozing character. I loved the ambience although it was a bit strange there was no dedicated lounge area with couches or armchairs. Instead, ahead of dinner, we sat perched on stools at high-top tables…age must be catching up with me!.

Though not particularly heavy, the rain had started so we decided to push on and not stop to view that magnificent kauri, Tane Mahuta in the Waipoua Forest, having done so in the distant past. Our journey north took us through some beautiful countryside and, of course, scenic native forests but by time we arrived at the beachfront Copthorne Hotel in Omapere, rain was falling steadily. Our accommodation – one of the older rooms at the rear of the property – was clean and the bed exceptionally comfortable but

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On hindsight, perhaps I should have asked about the motel units facing the sea or even the new, and said to be luxurious, villas, but I wasn’t about to grumble; our $110 a night stay, inclusive of breakfast was A-Okay.

On the other hand, the uninterrupted harbour view was to die for, the shoreline just a few strides across the lawn and beyond the swimming pool. Finally, ignoring the deteriorating weather, we were ready for dinner. The above average menu promised much and though the meals were nice enough, I thought prices were high especially my bottle of Wyndham

Shiraz, usually around $11 in the supermarket but $58 at the Copthorne….mmmmm! By time we made our way to bed the rain was pelting down but I drifted pleasantly off to sleep listening to it beating on the tin roof; I had the soundest night’s sleep in a long time. The next day dawned bright and fairly clear. The water, as they say, was like a millpond. After a ‘from the menu’ breakfast we drove to Opononi to check out the ‘new hotel’. The last one burnt down in 1959 and as I was given to understand this is the third such establishment on the site even though it looked as if it had been there for 100 years! Another character-laden property (the gaming room was a house within a house), it too enjoyed a spectacular sea view. Friendly staff told us they lived in paradise and quickly convinced us to dine there that night. On sitting down to bangers and mash we enjoyed hearty, wholesome food. But, prior to that, we made our way to nearby Rawene for coffee and cake among other goodies at The Boatshed Café perched on

pylons above the water. This charming town, the third oldest European settlement in NZ, retains many historic buildings which deserved more attention that we were able to give on this trip. We didn’t manage to take the vehicular ferry across the water to Kohulohu but we did take a quick look at Clendon House. Built in the 1860’s this house was the final home of one of New Zealand’s earliest traders and ship owners, James Reddy Clendon, who was also one of the witnesses at the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. A member of the first Legislative Council from 1841-44 and a magistrate from 1850, he died in 1872 leaving behind his second wife, Jane. She was the daughter of Dennis Cochrane and Takotowai Te Whata of Hokianga, and proved to be quite the businesswoman. Despite being left with her husband’s debts, she kept the house and the business going whilst also raising eight children until her own death in 1919. The property is now owned by Hertiage New Zealand and is open to the public for a small charge. www.southmagazine.co.nz

Of course, a wander around Rawene streets reveals many other treasures and it is well worth taking the time to explore. The following day we set off for Paihia and although skies were grey, with a shower or two coming our way, we didn’t see heavy rain. The relatively short 90-minute drive to Paihia took us through green pastures which looked to be recovering from the summer drought, well, in colour at least, if not in real growth. Arriving at the Kingsgate Hotel,

positioned on the waterfront, just a few strides from the central shopping area – some great boutique retailers – we found our room to be warm and welcoming, modern but with a homely feel. Although one wing of the hotel, and the bar, too, were closed, the manager ensured hearty breakfasts with plenty of choice (included in our $115 per night stay) and on the night we ate in we couldn’t fault our meals which were great value as was the beer and wine. The next day dawned much

brighter and we took the passenger ferry to Russell where we lunched at the Duke of Marlborough – such an iconic hotel with professional yet friendly staff. I’ve decided we must stay here on our next visit –a step back in time but with all the necessary contemporary touches. While I could have lingered for the whole afternoon, we made an effort to wander the village before making our way back to Paihia. Then, a quick drive to KeriKeri where I was delighted to purchase a new wallet, a lovely scarf

and mouth-watering Makana chocolates. It would be easy to itemise every footfall of this short break but really, if Kiwis are keen to see their own country close up, then Hokianga and the Bay of Islands should be on the list. With trade so much quieter than usual, it’s easy to explore at a leisurely pace and take time to appreciate both the countryside and seaside towns. So, my advice is, go north…there’s no rush on, yet!

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TRAIL MIX –

art in many forms Some of the most interesting things exist down long and winding roads. Home to numerous artists, the Franklin region is replete with studios and workshops from which spring many wonderful works. From arts and crafts to painting, sculpture and more, the Franklin Arts Trail (October 24-26) invites visitors to take a walk on the creative side while meeting the inspired minds behind them. “Visitors can expect more than just a little inspiration but that’s just the start of what’s on offer,” event organiser, Lynda Jane Dodd, says. “Many Artists will be demonstrating their skills and techniques with some offering mini workshops. As an added bonus, visitors will have the perfect excuse to take in the gorgeous scenery and local attractions from Maraetai to the Awhitu Peninsula.” With 21 studios, galleries and workshops on this year’s trail, visitors will view works by more than 50 artists, from painters, potters, sculptors and printmakers, to mosaic artists, weavers and much more. “The trail is also fantastic in bringing artists together, providing connections – especially important in rural areas – and sharing inspiration. In these tough times, the trail provides an avenue to promote, sell or commission work; they really enjoy it too!” The trail (supported by the Franklin Local Board) will also help local businesses, Lynda adds. This page: Lynda Jane Dodd, painter, Wicked Wave (top left); Katie Blundell, painter, Goose (top right); Keith Galvin, glass art, Schooling Fish (centre); Linda Newall, titanomagnetite artist, Titanomagnetite Train (bottom). Opposite page: Margaret Bray, potter (top left); Jan Leonard, calligrapher, Home (top right); Lynda Jane Dodd, painter, Hamilton’s Gap Wave (centre right); Louise Yri, painter (bottom left); Paul Coney, painter, Lilly and Light (bottom right).

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BEAT THE HEAT SPEY YOUR YOUNG FEMALE CAT Dr Nikki Frost, senior vet at Franklin Vets Pukekohe suggests sound reasons for having cats including young femails speyed. As the days start to lengthen, female cats respond by starting to come into season. This means they are attractive to tomcats and can become pregnant. Signs include being very vocal, flicking their tails in the air and pushing their bottoms upwards while playing. You may see or hear other cats around the property when your cat is in season, but this is not always the case; just because you can’t see or hear it, doesn’t mean it’s not happening. A young female cat can have its first season as young as four months old and can become pregnant also at this very early age. This ‘on heat’ behaviour will last seven days on average and will be repeated after 10-14 days if no mating takes place. These seasons will occur right through the breeding season, well into the summer if she is not speyed (de-sexed).

After giving birth, cats will come on heat again two weeks later so in one season it is possible for a cat to have three litters! There are many reasons that speying your female cat makes sense. Most importantly, it prevents unwanted pregnancies and unwanted kittens in, often, very young mothers. Both female and male cats may be desexed from four months of age onwards. This is a day trip for them with morning drop off and afternoon pick up. Cats which are currently in season or have an early pregnancy can also be speyed. This stops any seasonal behaviour and unwanted toms hanging around. It is recommended as part of responsible cat ownership! If you have any questions regarding feline de-sexing or want to book a spey please contact one of our clinics for help and advice.

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Fuchsias come in vibrant shades of pink, purple and red their dainty flowers flowing resembling brightly coloured teardrops. What’s more with some100 species and thousands of hybrids available, there are many varieties to choose from. However, a less commonly grown variety is a New Zealand native, the creeping fuchsia (Fuchsia procumbens). Flowers are upright and yellow with bright red stamen filaments and brilliant blue pollen-tipped anthers. Creeping fuchsia does well in hanging baskets because the flowers are small and the heart-shaped leaves cascade gracefully over the side making for an elegant display of colour and foliage.

Hardy plants, which are relatively drought resistant, nevertheless they do not like high temperatures, preferring shaded areas such as a sheltered patio or under a canopy or pergola. They grow well the garden too and because they will cover a wide area as a creeper, they are excellent as ground cover for rock gardens.

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Spring blossoms have made quite a show of themselves of late but as trees turn from pink and white to all shades of green, it’s a good time to brighten outdoor patios and al fresco entertaining areas with colour-loaded, hanging baskets.

These plants will flower from spring right through to autumn when they produce ripe, edible fruits that change from pink to bright red in colour. Importantly, their luscious, red berries can attract native birds into the garden.

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THE KIDS ERNIE AND THE MAGIC KENNEL A man’s home may be his castle but, as this book reveals, a queen’s best friend’s castle can be so much more than just a home. When a right royal pup meets a pauper pooch, the dogged pair set off on adventures in this heart-warming book based on two real-life canines.

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RED EDGE An action-packed adventure suited to readers aged 10 and up, Red Edge sees its young protagonist making Christchurch’s Red Zone her playground. However, this amateur sleuth soon turns her attentions to a nearby house where strange comings and goings suggest that there is a game afoot.

Realising that your child is never invited to classmates’ birthday parties and seems to spend their days alone at school can be upsetting. Here’s a start on what you can do to help.

Understand the cause – Try to understand why your child is isolated. Perhaps her or she is shy, arrogant, aggressive or always a winner and therefore intimidating. Maybe they’re being bullied or perhaps they are the bully. If you can’t find an explanation, talk with your child’s teachers or principal to gain more insight into the matter. Ask your child about how he or she perceives their social situation and how that makes them feel. An isolated child might be sad, angry or confused however, some children enjoy solitude. If your child doesn’t appear bothered by the situation, don’t force him or her to make friends. But if your child is lonely or feels excluded, try to help him or her to come up with solutions. www.southmagazine.co.nz

Provide assistance and support – Sometimes kids need help bonding with other children. If this is the case with your child, take him or her to the park or organise family outings which include kids in the same age group. Help your child to extend an invitation to come over and play or to attend a special event. Additionally, participating in extracurricular activities might allow your child to build confidence and meet others who share the same interests. Above all, the most important thing to do is to communicate with your child. Listen to what he or she has to say about trying to make friends. When they’re ready, allow them to forge bonds with others on their own terms. If no progress is made, and you can see your child is extremely unhappy, seek professional help.

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MINI WHINNY – BAD DAY AT THE OK CORRAL When Bandit (the naughtiest pony of all) and his posse start horsing around, Mini Whinny must find a way to save the day – and it’s only her first day at pony day care! The latest addition to Stacy Gregg and Ruth Paul’s popular series, this book is sure to appeal to youngsters aged 3-7 years in particular. Stacy Gregg & Ruth Paul: Mini Whinny – Bad Day at the OK Corral | RRP $18.99 | Scholastic south | october 2020 | 19

WHEN LESS MEANS

more beauty, naturally Adopting an ethical business model to help create a better, more beautiful world has reaped healthy dividends for a Beachlandsbased business. JES MAGILL reports.

In 2018 Beachlands-based husband and wife team Emma Peters and Jim Hudson launched Aleph Beauty – a bold move inspired by a desire to give their all to Emma’s long-held dream of creating her own natural makeup range to incorporate everything she valued in ecofocused brands. To achieve her dream, Emma stepped back from a dynamic 20-year career as a makeup artist in the film and TV industry and, more recently, from running her own natural beauty e-commerce store, which sold brands made by other companies. Before joining Aleph full-time, Jim worked in advertising, film and TV and it was in 2007, on the set of a comedy show he co-wrote, that he and Emma met. They married a few years later at a friend’s clifftop house in Beachlands, the seaside community where they’ve lived for the past 10 years. Aleph Beauty is now a family affair with the couple’s two young daughters occasionally lending a hand. Jim, a former screen and TV director is back behind the camera, filming Emma’s popular makeup tutorials and videos plus overseeing marketing and honing their customers’ experience. To comply with Aleph Beauty’s strong natural ethos, every product must pass Emma’s ‘filter’ test which demands it be ‘safe for people, animals and planet’ and the multifunctionality of the range means less product is required, which is great for conscious consumers. Since launching nearly two years

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ago, Aleph has grown in leaps and bounds with its curated offering of concealer/foundations, cheek/lip tints, radiance products, a serum/ primer and vegan diffuser brush, all perceptively hitting the mark.

“Jim and I do a lot of research around this for our general lives, our health, fitness, nutrition and the way we run our business. For us, biohacking is an important aspect of this.” (See sidebar).

It was thrilling validation too for the Aleph team of 10 when it won three titles at the 2020 NZ Best of Natural Awards, including the muchcoveted People’s Choice Award.

For Emma, eco beauty enlightenment has been a gentle evolution over time.

“Considering the well-established brands we were up against, we were amazed at how well we did. These were brands which have been in the game a long time and have inspired me for years,” Emma says, adding that one of the main intentions for Aleph Beauty is minimalism and, “minimising waste underpins everything we do.” “There are so many ways to use makeup sustainably without the waste. To create a beautiful look, you don’t need to pile up layer on layer. Our products are created to eliminate ‘makeup overwhelm’ through simple, straight-forward multi-functional formulations which fit with our customers’ values and lifestyles. “With natural makeup you only need apply what your skin needs because the quality ingredients and formulations ensure the skin is nourished and satisfied. At Aleph, we’ve given consumers back the power to design their own makeup regime and customers love mixing and matching products to suit their skin’s unique needs.” Emma’s personal mission has always been to help others choose better ways of doing things to quickly and efficiently achieve their goals.

“I studied health and nutrition for many years and I talked to actors and friends in the make-up chair about the best types of food to eat and what not to eat. I then realised the makeup products I was using weren’t in alignment with my beliefs.” So, in late 2007 Emma started seriously researching natural products but says there weren’t many around, especially in New Zealand, and definitely not natural makeup.” About this time she was pregnant with her first child and became super-conscious of the products she was using, their impact on her health and on that of her unborn daughter. She says it was this ‘awakened consciousness” that has brought her to where she is today.

“People are waking up to the need to live more consciously and sustainably and they’re voting with their wallets. They want leadership too and there’s a lot of education in our content. People are going, ‘Yeah, I’m getting on board. I resonate with this brand.’ “At Aleph we do things differently. Platforms such as Instagram and YouTube have a lot of superficiality and we’ve seen a lot of change in this space over the last few months. It’s good to see that our approach, which is values-driven through our focus on education – while not as headline grabbing – resonates so well with our customers.” So, what’s next for Aleph Beauty? Emma and Jim are excited about the customers they have gathered around the world through wordof-mouth endorsement; when the time is right they’re keen to officially establish the business internationally. “People who are passionate search for businesses which share their values and they’re actively seeking us out from all over the world because we tick their boxes,” Jim says.

Emma’s rigorous product filter (zero harm to people, animals and planet), not only refers to the ingredients used but also inspires the way Aleph Beauty interacts with its customers starting with free, online colour consultations.

Aleph Beauty is one business that walks its talk, beautifully. Emma, with her naturally flawless, glowing skin and sense of vitality, embodies health, beauty and wellbeing and now it’s her time to inspire others on a similar journey.

Jim believes it is because of his wife’s brand values that their customers resonate so strongly with Aleph.

In fact, both business partners, with their refreshing attitudes, actions and business ethics, have a healthy glow about them, and in a heavilyconsumerist world, that feels like a welcome, soothing balm.

“The tide is turning,” he says.

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Jim Hudson & Emma Peters

BIOHACKS FOR HEALTH AND BEAUTY Aleph Beauty founders Emma Peters and Jim Hudson are passionate advocates for biohacking – a way to improve health through lifestyle changes which optimise physical and cognitive functions and, in the process, enhance wellbeing. An advancement on personal development, “biohacking influences the way we live,” says Emma. “It’s reflected in how we run the business, how our products are made and

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how they perform.” Pointing out that knowledge is power, both Jim and Emma wear Oura rings – sleep and activity trackers which measure physiological signals. Data is collected from sensors within the ring via an app, which is designed to help improve overall health and function. Nutrition, breathwork, meditation and exercise are also central to the couple’s lifestyle.

BIOHACKS FOR BEGINNERS: Good quality sleep is essential, and with an Oura ring, what gets measured gets managed, says Jim. Gut health and nutrition: the gut’s microbiome controls the immune system and lays the foundation for all-over health and resetting the gut’s biome can be a game changer. Meditation: or any activity that gives the mind a break from continuous distracting thoughts and helps to engage

the parasympathetic nervous system. Red and infra-red light therapy or photo bio modulation: regular use provides a subtle boost which reprogrammes the body’s cells to function optimally.

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“It was a bit of a blow,” she recalls. “I was so ready to put my skills to good use. However, despite the rocky road New Zealand has been on for a few months, the salon is flying and I’m loving it.”

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A precision cutter and colourist, Brooke says she particularly loves working with blonde hair and balayage is her specialty area. Carla adds that what has impressed her most is Brooke attention to ensuring the right colour tones for her clients. “It’s never one blonde shade for all. Brooke is meticulous about searching the whole colour palette to find the right shade to suit the client – a line-up would show each to have a different blonde look created by a stylist who knows how to expertly employ those subtle changes.”

“Brooke had an established and loyal clientele when she took a break and it’s wonderful to see them flocking back.

Working full time – salon hours are Tuesday to Saturday with two late nights – Brooke says she loves the buzz of being in the heart of Pukekohe and in a salon which is right up with the latest trends and technology.

“I’m thrilled to have a stylist of her experience and talent in the salon and just want to let everyone know Brooke is back and can be found right here at RAWK.”

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Which compression sock for me? If you have puffy legs throughout the day, varicose veins, fluid retention or have had deep vein thrombosis (DVT) you might benefit from wearing compression socks or stockings. If so, go for medicalgrade.

The same applies if you’re travelling long distance, even in the car, or if you typically spend long periods standing or sitting.

or fluid to flow out of your leg. Overthe-counter compression socks usually have less compression and may not be graduated.

Medical-grade hosiery are graded or classed, depending on how strong the compression. Class 1 is suitable for most people because they’re strong, with graduated compression, but still easy to put on. Check with your doctor or go online for a vascular supplier.

Medical-grade compression socks or stockings can also reduce the chance of sore and tired muscles after a round of golf or a decent walk.

They don’t have to be full length. Compression socks or stockings to the knee work just as well in maintaining blood flow up and out of the ankles and back to the heart.

Graduated compression means the pressure at the ankle is greater than at the knee. This encourages blood

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“The potential for the concept to extend to other uses makes it very appealing.”

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Well, the Covid virus is still with us but we are learning to cope with the situation and begin to look forward to summer and hopefully something to smile about. The dental profession has been in a difficult position during the two lockdown periods and there have been some supply chain issues with materials and PPE which have affected some practices. However, our practice has managed this well and we are now back to full time hours.

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For you, the patients, this means we can now progress that treatment you may have been delaying. Ours is a specialist prosthodontic practice which means we specialise in providing crowns, bridges, implants and dentures. We have our own ceramist in the practice which means we can control treatment from start to finish as our ceramic work is not outsourced. This helps our team perfect the aesthetic aspects of anterior crowns on teeth which may have been broken, have discoloured fillings or be missing.

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CARING FOR SENSITIVE SKIN Lifestyle factors such as medications, diet and even the weather can cause skin to become sensitive and irritated but choosing a suitable skin care regime is not always easy. That’s why Dr. LeWinn’s Recoverëderm intensive care range has been dermatologically-tested on sensitive skin and is recommended for those with mild to highly insensitive, intolerant and irritated skin. The ranges boasts five products which, when used together provide relief and support for distressed, sensitive skin and delivers concentrated nourishment, to restore balance to the skin’s moisture levels so it can function properly. Free from sulphates, alcohol, parabens, fragrance and mineral oils, Recoverëderm is suitable for post cosmetic aftercare. See as follows: • Recoverëderm Ultra-Calming Restorative Cleanser (150ml RRP $34.99) formulated to www.southmagazine.co.nz

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‘BUBBLES’ OVER!

New creations have been bubbling away on many a stovetop this year with home cooking becoming an even more common pastime. So, it’s not surprising that the team at Barfoot & Thompson has been cooking away too, as a new book containing their own recipes reveals. Featuring more than 115 recipes, Recipes from our Bubbles has been compiled to raise funds for our national children’s hospital, Starship.

To order a copy of Recipes from our Bubbles visit www.barfootthompson.myshopify.com. In the meantime, here’s a taste of recipes to come, thanks to Nicole Yan from Barfoot & Thompson Dannemora.

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400g high grade flour 80g sugar 4g salt 5g Instant dry yeast 220g milk 50g egg (size 7) 40g butter

Allow butter to soften. Put high grade flour, sugar and salt into the chef machine bowl and mix together. Add the egg and milk into the bowl, then mix at low speed for about

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one minute. Put the dry yeast into the dough and keep the low speed for about a minute, then increase the speed to medium for about 10-15 minutes. Put butter into the mixer (make sure the butter is softer than the dough, but not liquid form), mix at a medium-low speed for about 20-30 minutes until you find the dough is no longer sticky. Transfer the dough into an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, then leave it in a warm place and let it rise to double the size – it’s ready

when there are some bubbles on the surface. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place small amount of high-grade flour on the surface of the benchtop then knock back the dough. Divide into 12 pieces (each piece around 60g). Roll it into a long oval shape; you can spread some jam, Nutella, mayonnaise or dried pork floss if you like. Fold the left side of the dough over to half way, then fold the right side on top. Then roll the top and bottom sides, at the same time, towards the middle of the dough.

Repeat for the other pieces of dough and place them on the pan. Leave enough space for each piece of dough in case they stick together. Put them in a warm place and rise again until they double in size. Use a knife to gently make a cross cut on each piece of dough, then sift some high-grade flour or milk powder on top. Place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. You will find that the bread is as soft as a cloud. www.southmagazine.co.nz

LENTIL SPINACH SALAD Daylight Saving is here heralding the arrival of salad days so take time to try this crunchy, fruity salad with apple, raisins and walnuts combined with spinach and lentils then served with a balsamic and honey dressing

INGREDIENTS: • 1 pack Tilda Steamed Wholegrain Basmati or Tilda Steamed Wholegrain & Quinoa Basmati • 75g cooked puy lentils • 50g baby spinach leaves • 4 sundried tomatoes, in oil chopped

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1 apple cored and sliced 2 tbsp walnut halves 1 tbsp raisins 30g goat’s cheese, diced 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp soy sauce Pinch chilli flakes 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp honey Salt and pepper to taste

Place the rice, lentils and spinach in a bowl together and mix well. Add the sundried tomatoes, apple, walnuts, raisins and goats cheese. Combine the olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar and honey to make the dressing, season with salt and pepper to taste, add the chilli flakes. Then pour dressing over the salad and mix well before serving.

Recipe courtesy of Tilda Rice

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CHOCOL ATE FOR MY HONEY... M IL K – W IT H NO M O O -V IN G PA RT S! Moo-ve over bovines, there’s a new dairy queen on the block! Formulated by Sweden’s Plant Projects, Oatly oat milk is free from sugar, nuts, soy and gluten. Available in four flavours (Original, Organic, Barista and Chocolate), this range – which quickly sold out when first released in New York – can now be purchased for delivery in New Zealand (RRP $5.49 per carton) via www.plantprojects.co.nz/collections/all.

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DRINK FOR THOUGHT It’s a no-brainer as to why a tasty beverage that’s also intended to boost brain and immune system function is becoming popular worldwide. Plant-based, low calorie and low in sugar, Arepa relies on a formula designed by neuroscientists to help us make the most of our top two inches. Lite and Sparkling (as well as Original) varieties of Arepa are now available (from RRP $5.99 per bottle) from supermarkets, cafes and health food shops nationwide.

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‘DRY’ DRINK HITS MARKET Designed by Waiuku-based DryNZ to help bolster our immune systems, Pure NZ Drinking Fruit makes the most of what nature provides. In addition to dried apples, blackcurrants, kiwifruit, lemons and peaches, this new range also features New Zealand Manuka honey to serve up an antibacterial, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral drink which tastes great too. Available online via www.drynz.com/purenzdrinkingfruit (RRP $14.95 per box of five sachets) this range is made using fresh, Kiwi-grown ingredients. south | october 2020 | 31

WHEN TRAGEDY MEETS CREATIVIT Y:

a story of healing For anyone inspired by the ability of art, poetry and the strength of the human spirit to flourish despite the toughest times, the first exhibition by creative dynamo, Siobhan Rosenthal, currently exhibiting across the way at Uxbridge Arts & Culture, is essential viewing. JES MAGILL reports.

The autobiographical collection of poems and landscapes titled, Yeah Nah: From Howick to Maraetai which follow Siobhan Rosenthal’s artistic journey through healing and recovery couldn’t be more singular or poignant.

the ability to compose music in her head and that ‘drawing’ on her iPad was still possible.

Taking a year to complete the works, this exhibition is an important step in Siobhan’s recovery from domestic abuse.

Living in South Auckland while she’s recuperating, Siobhan took to driving east to explore and create on the days she felt strong enough and Yeah, Nah is the wellspring from that time.

“Gifts sometimes arrive in unexpected ways,” she wrote recently. “Flowers blossom in the most unlikely and barren places and so it was with me and art. I discovered in the wreckage of my former life and health, the new ability to draw and a much deeper desire to write.” Suffering a brain injury as a result of domestic violence in August 2018; the lingering effects for Siobhan are exhaustion, temporary paralysis and PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and, as a result of her disability, she is unable to care for her three boys, now aged 15, 13 and 10. Initially frustrated when her injury prevented her from painting or drawing, her creativity sent her a couple of lifelines: she discovered

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“I would never have found that out if I hadn’t been forced to lie still,” she says.

Images are worked in watercolour and coloured pen; poems speak of her connection to the land bordered by sea and the healing that mercifully occurred there. Textures and narrative inspired by local Maori and Jewish cultural contexts also interweave through the collection. When one son attended Kohanga reo her awareness of Maori Tikanga flourished, and being part Jewish, she also felt driven to discover the experiences of her immigrant forebears in New Zealand. This strong sense of ‘other’ is further layered with Siobhan’s reality today as well as her own background.

Born in England to a South African mother and an Irish father, as a child she lived in each of these three countries. Then, in 2011 she arrived in New Zealand with her two sons and Kiwi husband, whom she met in the United Kingdom. Yeah Nah isn’t all gloom – it offers joy as well. Maraetai, or meeting place, is the eastern most suburb of greater Auckland and Siobhan knew intuitively that this place, and the coastline to Howick, to Paparoa, was where she needed to be. “I discovered I didn’t have to come far to find this beautiful landscape,” she says. Siobhan’s exhibition comprises 20 artworks and 20 poems. Birth – Hunua speaks to nature’s primal, curative force. Cornfield with its colour and lightness, emanates delight but the dark figure in one corner and an empty chair in the other signify pain and damage. The symbolism of an empty chair used in art however, can mean either hope or loss and in this case, seems to signify both. Purim – inspired by a holiday celebrating a biblical story of Jewish survival against powerful odds – is Siobhan’s nod to resilience.

Although her work appears whimsical at times there’s depth beneath the surface and you can almost feel the healing. “Different textures are important to me. I don’t want to produce water colours that you can almost see through. I want people to be aware that they’re paintings and if I’m using pen, I want people to see the strokes. “Some of the poems are miserable, some are happy. Some talk of divorce, others of child rearing and illness. But I try and find the beauty beyond the despair. Like the difference between a poet such as Sylvia Plath, who simply pictures the place of despair and asks you to inhabit it with her; and someone like Seamus Heaney who takes you to very dark places but will always provide a kind of verbal beauty and affirmation of life through nature. There’s always light in his poems so that’s what I try to do.” Siobhan’s journey from a talented writer to a creative dynamo – think in-demand artist, playwright and author – is nothing short of miraculous. In and out of hospital for several months following the abuse www.southmagazine.co.nz

“After leaving hospital I started a creative writing course with MIT and then became interested in art too, so I started a course with The Learning Connexion. “Then my writing tutor advised me not to focus on art; that I was a good writer but my tutor at TLC said painting was my thing. It felt as though they were looking at me with different spectacles and each could focus on a different part of me.” This ‘bidding war’ of sorts was a little overwhelming but not unpleasant and when Siobhan found an article on Inter arts, things started falling in place. “I was already intrigued with the connection between mediums so it was exciting to discover that Inter arts is what I am. “At the moment I’m also doing an online digital media course through Youbee, the big animation, www.southmagazine.co.nz

film-making, digital whiz kid thing. I’m like a fish out of water but I’m absolutely loving it!”

which the Hamilton Arts Festival wants to develop as script with Siobhan for the 2022 festival.

Considering Siobhan’s disability, her output is astounding. She’s already had works exhibited in Wellington and Foxton; and she’s been published in several art journals including Esthetica and The Same.

Asked why her work resonates so well with people, Siobhan wasn’t sure so she asked a friend, who replied, “you’ve been through a lot and understand vulnerability so you represent the world through that viewpoint in a way people can understand. It strikes a chord.”

She was runner up for the 2020 Adams NZ Playwriting award and her poetry, fiction and memoir have been published in literary journals including New Zealand Poetry and World Literature Today. Currently working on a play about art for Playmarket, Siobhan is also producing a script for the Basement Theatre on her experience of homelessness which occurred following her brain injury. She’s collaborating, too, with composers and other writers for a series of workshops NZ Opera is hosting and her book of poetry and art, A Chill Wind Dawning will be available at Uxbridge. A script she wrote about lockdown, Hardwicke 1849, is being performed in Wellington this month at the Tahi Solo Theatre Festival, and she’s revising a novel called Road to War

Creativity for Siobhan the day SOUTH visited involved working with 3D graph paper and playing with algebra. The latter surprises her and amuses her sons, because prior to August 2018, their mother had no interest or talent for numbers. Thankfully, Siobhan’s sense of home for now is fluid. “I think my childhood taught me that wherever you are, there are stories, cultures and interesting people; that if you keep quiet and look carefully, you will learn a lot. “People ask me what it’s like, not being able to care for my boys but I do care for them, albeit differently. When you don’t live with your children you connect with them on a different level; more as people and less as annoying little things who won’t go to bed or do the dishes.

“The boys and I talk a lot. We have fascinating conversations, we roar with laughter and we experiment with artistic materials such as Lego! “I look on my role now as encouraging them to experience their gentler, more artistic side and I feel I owe it to them to show that, yes, bad things happen but good things can come out of that. “Whilst the way this all happened was horrible, it feels a great privilege to have the opportunity to learn and study whatever my creativity guides me to do. I’m also left very interested in how the human brain works and recovers.” As to picturing her future, Siobhan sees a stronger woman continuing to explore her creativity, discovering more of New Zealand’s “glorious landscape” and spending less time recuperating – “I’m getting there.” Siobhan’s recovery embodies resilience and surprisingly, an acceptance of being in the right place, albeit not one she would ever have envisaged. “New Zealand still feels like a place where I can flourish. There’s an openness and an optimism in this society which I love.” south | october 2020 | 33

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Inferior interior design? Thanks to Wren Kitchens for their assistance with this article. Many of the items mentioned featured on this UK company’s study into the least popular design trends of all time – visit www.wrenkitchens.com/blog/ room-101-best-worst-kitchentrends-revealed/ to read more.

When it comes to interior design there is plenty of great advice. However, a little dose of what not to do can go a long way as well. Of course, style is subjective and what we may consider to be a fashion faux pas may be as ‘with it’ as it gets, but to the team at SOUTH here are some of the design nightmares we most love to hate.

INFL ATABLE FURNITURE Those who love it and those hate it would agree that there is only one thing that should be done with inflatable furniture – blow it up! But if you’re not prepared to fall afoul of restrictions on the use of explosives, best not bother with such pieces in the first place. That said, a lilo can enhance the experience of a dip in the pool but plastic is not fantastic indoors.

CARPETED BATHROOMS Cold floors are no fun, especially during our morning ablutions. Carpeting in bathrooms can defend our poor tootsies and, so long as we are very careful to mind our pees, all will go swimmingly. But let’s face it, no matter how hard we try, boys will be boys and not even William Tell could score a bull’s-eye every time. So, that’s why under floor heating was invented and that’s why we would suggest our readers part with carpet in their smallest rooms.

TAXIDERMY We get it. You shot it. It’s dead because you are an alpha predator. In all seriousness, we’re not knocking hunting – it’s a sport

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Taxidermy

enjoyed by many for many reasons. But, unless you intend ensuring visitors get the message that you have a gun and know how to use it – not the most common approach to hospitality – stuffed stuff is best left in pubs and clubs or on the walls of a mancave rather than anywhere else in the home. Incidentally, the partner of a certain SOUTH writer once engaged in a dalliance with a man who had a 12 point stag head above his bed... once. Enough said?

TOILET SEAT COVERS Porcelain pans are not the softest looking bathroom fixtures so we can understand why some people want to jazz them up with warm fuzzies, such as warm fuzzy toilet

seat covers. But, as with carpeted floors in bathrooms, they come with the same drawbacks.

L ADDERS USED AS SHELVES In an age where ending is not considered better than mending, reclaimed items can prove useful for storage, taking on new life in modern homes. Old ladders can prove functional for storage but it could be argued that they have become a victim of their own success. So commonly used in this way, ladders have become rather ‘old hat’, unlike old hats, which never seem to go out of fashion.

MIRRORED WALLS

small spaces feel more open and bring in light, and there are some types of ‘premises’ where mirrored walls can build on the experiences they deliver – funhouses we mean, of course! However, unless you really are sure you will look your best at all times of day, constantly being confronted with one’s own reflection can prove startling. As for visitors, they’re almost certain to believe you may well be the person immortalised in that famous Carly Simon song – and you probably think this article is about you too!

WATERBEDS & L AVA L AMPS Throwbacks to the 1970s that may yet boomerang, waterbeds and lava lamps may actually make a comeback and, in fact, some interior designers would argue that they already have. Interior designers intent on being avant-garde might want to include such elements but the rest of us might prefer to wait lest our guests mistake these additions as an invitation to place their keys in a bowl beside the bed!

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QUESTIONS

BONUS BONDS – THE END OF AN ERA 1970 – The Beatles released their final album Let it Be, Brazil became the first team to win the FIFA World Cup three times, pirate radio station Radio Hauraki was finally awarded a licence, AND the New Zealand Government launched Bonus Bonds, through the Post Office Savings Bank. The scheme (now withdrawn from the market) was the brainchild of the Government in the hope that New Zealanders would save more. It proved to be quite a hit, becoming a staple of many Kiwi households. The concept was relatively straightforward; every dollar of Bonus Bonds purchased went into a draw for monthly prizes, with major prizes of $1,000,000, $100,000 and $50,000. However, the odds of winning a major prize were incredibly low and the vast majority of investors would have received better returns in other investment products. The scheme has now run its course and the owner, ANZ Bank New Zealand Ltd, has announced that it is to be wound-up no later than the end of October 2020. Holders of Bonus Bonds essentially have two options: • Redeem their bonds (at a price of $1.00 per bond) in the coming

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months before the wind-up (and potentially benefit from any prize draws before they redeem); or • Stay in the scheme and benefit from any remaining prizes and share in the accumulated reserves once the wind-up is complete. Those who chose to remain during the wind-up phase will have their investments locked-in during this period. It remains to be seen whether they will receive slightly more than $1.00 per unit in the wind-up, or slightly less. There is currently $3.3 billion in the Bonus Bond pool and therefore a huge number of Kiwis will need to make a decision about how to re-deploy their funds. Here at Forsyth Barr we have a suite of investment options for all types of investors including, but not limited to, sharebroking, KiwiSaver, portfolio advisory, investment management services, and Investment Funds catering for different investment sectors. For a no obligation discussion, contact David Morgan, Esha Puggal or Mark Steele on (09) 368 0170 or 0800 367 227, or visit their new office at Highbrook Business Park, 60 Highbrook Drive, East Tamaki.

Local focus, global view If you are considering your current investment arrangements and want professional local service, backed by leading international and New Zealand research, market data and investment experience call David Morgan, Mark Steele and Esha Puggal on (09) 368 0170 or visit their office at Highbrook Business Park, 60 Highbrook Drive, East Tamaki.

The main questions we ask potential renovators are:

IS IT A HOME OR HOUSE? It could be that the property is an investment which needs tidying up ready for sale or tenants or, perhaps, you love the property but the space is not working for your growing family. You could even be at the stage of wanting to create a dream home with a piece of property you absolutely love. Think about what it is you currently love about your house and what you don’t.

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BUDGET OR INVESTMENT? WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SPEND? If it’s your dream home, you might be willing to spend that little bit extra on the key areas whereas an investment may just need a tidy up; this is key information to keep in mind.

When clients come to us with plans ready to go, often they don’t fit the budget and we must help them work through the process. It’s about making sure the renovation design will be a budget fit. If the budget is tight you might need to think about those areas or items you do or don’t want to compromise on.

HAVE YOU SOUGHT AND RECEIVED THE RIGHT ADVICE? One of the biggest comments we hear from clients is that they wish they had come and seen us sooner. Being a design and build renovation company we can make sure wish lists and budgets work together. We work with our clients throughout the entire process to ensure a pleasing outcome. For more information feel free to visit us at 19 Manukau Road, Pukekohe.

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What a month we have had! Normally I would be writing about our attendance at the Auckland Home Show which didn’t go ahead this year. It’s a great event and we exhibit annually having the chance to talk to a lot of different people about the potential of completing a renovation.

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This column is general in nature and should not be regarded as personalised investment advice. Disclosure Statements for Forsyth Barr Authorised Financial Advisers are available on request and free of charge. Forsyth Barr Investment Management Ltd is a licenced manager of registered schemes and part of the Forsyth Barr group of companies. Forsyth Barr Investment Funds and the Summer KiwiSaver scheme are managed by Forsyth Barr Investment Management Ltd. You can obtain the Fund’s product disclosure statement and further information at forsythbarr.co.nz/investmentfunds, from our office, or by calling 0800 367 227. You can obtain the Scheme’s product disclosure statement and further information about the Scheme at summer.co.nz, from our office, or by calling Summer on 0800 11 55 66.

Smith & Sons Pukekohe owners, Lane and Melissa van den Brink outlines questions they pose to potential renovators.

Let’s start the conversation Call Smith & Sons Franklin on 0800 764 846 or visit smithandsons.co.nz 19 Manukau Road, Pukekohe

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SUBLETTING PREMISES?

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Wynyard Wood partner, ARTHUR CHUNG, provides advice on subletting commercial premises.

Does your business have surplus office, retail or warehousing space? If you want to sublet, here are some key issues to consider before granting the sublease. 1. Check your lease does not prohibit or restrict subletting. Most leases require the head landlord’s prior consent. 2. Check the permitted use in your head lease allows for the subtenant’s proposed use. If not, the head landlord’s will be required to a change of use. 3. Assume the mindset of a landlord when assessing the suitability of the proposed subtenant. Do due diligence and obtain guarantees and/or other forms of security where appropriate. The information collected may be required to obtain head landlord’s consent. 4. Ensure the sublease term does not extend beyond the expiry date of your current head lease term. If you have rights of renewal under the head lease, only grant your sub-tenant renewal rights which are exercisable if you exercise the corresponding renewal right in the head lease. 5. Consider whether a gross rent, or a net rent (with proportionate sharing of operating costs based on areas occupied or some other basis) would work best for you and the sub-tenant. 6. If the rent is subject to review,

ensure the sublease records when, and how, those reviews will occur. 7. Consider which facilities and areas will be shared and what will be exclusive to you and to the subtenant. Include clear plans showing exclusive and shared areas and agree on rules to ensure the shared use of such facilities are workable. 8. Check whether building services (such as HVAC, lighting, sprinkers, emergency exits) will need altering in the sublease. If alterations are required, obtain the head landlord’s consent and ensure sub-tenant is responsible for reinstatement. 9. Are new security or health and safety protocols are needed? If so, agree on these upfront. 10. Where possible, ensure your sublease is granted on back-toback terms as those contained in the head lease insofar as they apply to the sublet premises. Most subleases are deemed to have incorporated the terms of the head lease (with certain excepted obligations) and a copy of the headlease is attached. 11. Include in your sublease a list of landlord fixtures and fittings and premises condition report. These will be important when the sublease ends and you assess what make good and reinstatement obligations the sub-tenant must meet. Talk to Arthur Chung at Wynyard Wood, who is experience in commercial leasing.

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PART 2 In Part 1 of my article, ‘There is Hope!’ which featured in the September issue of our wonderful SOUTH magazine, I ‘hope’ I confirmed in summary, that ‘HOPE begins with Me!’ For the ‘unfortunates’ who do not have access to SOUTH, I hope they will find other sources to add HOPE to their daily regime. Much good research has confirmed that people with high levels of hope, have better physical and mental health. We don’t need research, to tell us this. We know it already. It’s called Life! So, as from today, let’s use this 3be, when planning our lives. A 3be, has 3 components in it (obviously).

offer the term ‘guiding principle’. We should have these in our ‘Life Toolbox’ to guide us into a hopeful, positive and authentic future. One of my guiding principles, starting from when I was 15 years of age, is... ‘do it differently’. It is not easy trying to do things ‘differently’ in an overwhelmingly ‘same old, same old... no change, no change’ world! Especially when you were young, cos the ‘olderers’ kept reminding you, that you must ‘live like this, period!’. Here’s a little help, OK. https://www.hopereflected. com/uncategorized/20-lifelessons-learned

Let’s just call them : ‘Now’, ‘Soon’ and ‘Later’. The next 3be, is the principle for each of these three components. In order then, the principle for ‘Now’ is... ‘HOPE begins with Me’. For ‘Soon’ it is... ‘I am NOT alone’. And, for ‘Later’, the principle is... ‘I will CREATE a strategy’. Get a notebook. Get started.

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Have recent events resulted in your business having surplus office, retail or warehousing space? If you are thinking of subletting, there are some key things to consider before granting the sublease. Contact Wynyard Wood if you’d like to know more.

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