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TIME FOR BOOKS, CANDLES & BLANKETS Over the past few weeks, we have celebrated the opening of a travel bubble between both the Cook Islands and Australia, but if you are anything like me maybe you are looking longingly further afield, dreaming of a time when we will once again be able to embark on that adventure further afield. It’s Europe I hanker after, revisiting favourite haunts, seeing old friends, and doing just a few of the things I have always wanted to, but never have. In Verve we are giving air to those travel dreams in a mini-series that focusses on favourite travel destinations: We took a dive into Japan last month, and in July, it will be France. In this issue we take a light-hearted look at Denmark, it’s food, culture, and design. I have always enjoyed the hyper-minimal yet functional look employed in Danish design, be it in architecture or objects in the home, but equally fascinating for me is the fact that Denmark is known to be one of the happiest nations in the world. Much is written on why this is, with factors like cushy social security nets and excellent work-life balance playing starring roles, and then there is hygge! Let’s face, it we can all do with a bit of hygge in our lives, especially as we hit the Kiwi winter. The secret (according to Google), is in the small things - like getting together, dimming the lights and lighting candles, being in the moment, enjoying good food, dressing comfortably, having a blanket nearby, and getting cosy at home with a copy of Verve. And if you are spending time hyggling at home this winter, and seeking something meaningful to listen to, take a moment to catch up on our Conversations with Verve podcasts, vervemagazine.co.nz/podcast We kick off the series with interviews with Sarah Tuck, co-founder and managing director of CoLiberate, and another with Kiki Judd and Alice Isles, cofounders of Hej Hej, both are great listening. That’s all from me for now. Wishing everyone good health and happiness over the coming month – take care.

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DANISH MODERN FURNITURE

Denmark is known for its freezing winters. But where there is cold, there is a need for cosy comfort, and Danish modernism was born out of this idea. It is about many things and often contradicts itself. One of these contradictions is key to the entire concept: creating something equally aesthetically pleasing as it is functional. Although not strictly a ‘rule,’ almost every piece of furniture follows this idea.

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ORIGINS OF DANISH MODERN STYLE

The German Bauhaus movement is effectively what started it all. The two key ideas behind this were simple structure and the concept that ‘form must follow function’. As a result of being exposed to this movement in the 1920s, Danish-born Kaare Klint worked with his students and some Danish cabinetmakers at the University of Copenhagen; a collaboration that resulted in the creation of some of the first Danish modern furniture. As the concept of ‘form must follow function’ suggests, it was commonplace in the creation of Bauhaus furniture to put aesthetic appeal further down the list of priorities. The major shift that Danish modernism utilised was giving these two components equal priority. Taking inspiration from the human form, the pieces that the Danish modernists created were eye-catching works of art as much as they were comfortable pieces of furniture. The sculpted style of these pieces was achieved by using bended plywood, a material that became a popular choice in post-WWII Europe. Among many intentions, one of the most important to Danish modern furniture makers was to create pieces that could be manufactured in large quantities, meaning that good design could be accessible to all. Below are some of the best Danish furniture designers to ever do it.

AS THE CONCEPT OF ‘FORM MUST FOLLOW FUNCTION’ SUGGESTS, IT WAS COMMONPLACE IN THE CREATION OF BAUHAUS FURNITURE TO PUT AESTHETIC APPEAL FURTHER DOWN THE LIST OF PRIORITIES.

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HANS WEGNER

The man responsible for designing over 500 Danish modern chairs, Hans Wegner devoted his life to his craft. Some of his most important works include the Papa Bear Chair, the Three-legged Shell Chair, as well as what is regarded as the ultimate Danish modern dining chair, the Wishbone Chair. While stylistically, these pieces are very different from one another, the features consistent throughout are a sculpted appearance, conscious of the human form, with a handcrafted feel. Wegner designed his dining and accent chairs to be the centrepieces of the room, driven by the notion that a chair’s lack of backside should mean that it can be admired from every angle. As a master of his medium, he should be the go-to designer for anyone looking for Danish modern teak furniture, such as tables or dressers.

ARNE JACOBSEN

If you’re a fan of vintage, look no further than Arne Jacobsen’s Egg Chair for a stylish piece of Danish modern furniture. This chair was designed for the lobby of the SAS Royal Copenhagen hotel and it was so groundbreaking that it set off the egg chair craze of the 1960s. One of the biggest draws for this piece is the womb-like space, which provides the user with the ability to disconnect from the world around them. Working with body-conscious designs, some of Jacobsen’s other Danish modern pieces include the Drop Chair, and Swan Chair. All in all, the cheeky take on form in Arne Jacobsen’s designs elevates your mood as much as it elevates the mood of your room.

FINN JUHL

The work of Finn Juhl can be easily distinguished and characterised by the subtle surrealist, slightly fantastical quality to his designs. One of the first designers of Danish modern furniture to have his works promoted internationally, it was his designs that first introduced the American market to Danish modernism. One of the most valuable things that Juhl brought to his work was the fact that he designed the pieces with the intention of using them in his own home. This allowed for designs such as the Poet Sofa, a settee-sized Danish modern sofa with a sculpted form, almost like a wave, and an enveloping seat in a similar style to Arne Jacobsen’s Egg Chair. The Poet Sofa is unique in that it could look equally at home in a kids’ playroom or as a centrepiece to your living room. For another interesting Danish modern take on a classic piece of furniture, Juhl’s dressers and desks, made with coloured steel, are a fun addition to your home.

JENS RISOM

Born in Denmark, Jens Risom emigrated from Copenhagen to New York in 1939, and took his ideas for Danish modern furniture creations with him. After crossing paths with Hans Knoll not long before he began the Knoll Furniture empire, he gave Risom his big break. Fifteen of Risom’s designs, featuring chairs and dining tables, were included in Knoll Furniture Company’s inaugural line. The most interesting piece of all, the Risom Lounge Chair, features a relaxed shape, and a wooden frame latticed with cotton straps. It is also a vintage hallmark of Jens Risom’s furniture designs.

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W A V E

JUNE 2021

AN UNDULATING ICON In part inspired by the Sydney Opera House, The Wave is a similarly spectacular waterside structure that sports imposing undulations. Representing an ‘architectural embodiment of the surrounding landscape’, it commands attention on the banks of Denmark’s sprawling Vejle Fjord, its five crests and four troughs honouring the local rolling landscape and ocean faring heritage, all visible on the way in and out via road, rail, and sea. "We designed the wave as a striking new presence on the Vejle skyline,” says Søren Øllgaard, partner and design director at Henning Larsen—whose namesake architect was responsible for the design, “one that reflects and embodies the surrounding area." Rather ironic, considering the building’s shape, that there were ups and downs to its construction with completion taking a mammoth 11 years having been interrupted by the global financial crash of 2008. Unlike the finalisation date, what was never in doubt was the quality and ambition of the build. An internationally-acclaimed icon in the making, The Wave bagged its first of many awards when only two of its arching towers had been completed, named the ‘Residential Building of the Year’ by the Danish trade magazine Byggeri in 2009, and later an ABB LEAF Award for innovative architecture in 2012. The bestowing of the prestigious Civic Trust Award in 2013 was the first time a Danish architect had won the prize in more than half-a-century. The 14,000-square-metre complex cradles 100 apartments, with each of the five main bodies holding nine storeys topped by double-height penthouse apartments. In true Scandinavian style, minimal interiors incorporate plush wooden flooring that unfurls onto the balcony areas, separated by privacy screens, while at the base of each tower, sizeable steps sweep down to a public walkway that links to wooden decking that reaches the water’s edge, replete with a landing area for access.

THE WAVE: AN UNDULATING ICON CONTINUED...

As for the mesmeric wave shape, it was created using panels of terracotta rainscreen cladding that shelters each tower while giving the impression of being one continuous, vibrant white sheet. The wave’s lip forms an eave above the building’s shimmering facade, and skylights allow natural light to flood in from the top and sides. An open-air public pier serves as a social hub, further enhancing—and revitalising—the development of the waterfront of the fjord. Larsen’s vision was finally fully realised in 2019, by which time the legendary architect had sadly passed.

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INTRODUCING

Bjarke Ingels Group Bjarke Ingels is the leading face of 21st century Danish architecture and the founding partner of BIG, a global architectural firm with offices in New York, London, Barcelona, and Copenhagen.

Bjarke describes the firm’s approach as driven by information, noting that “we start looking for what could be the greatest potential or the biggest problem, and then we use that information to inform our design decision so that they’re not arbitrary stylistic choices”. Engaging primarily in large scale commercial and public works, BIG’s portfolio is defined by what they describe as ‘pragmatic utopian architecture’, a style that levitates between the austere practicality of modern design and the fluid, multi-faceted vision of science-fiction. Central to every BIG project is the programme, or footprint of a site, which serves as both the physical starting point and informational source of the designs, outlining the constraints, amenities and typologies of the space. Though revolutionary in their design, BIG’s philosophy is informed by a straightforward approach centred on two fundamentals: the abstraction and adaptation of simple geometry, and the dissolution of discrete into continuous spaces. From these principles, BIG imagines and realises spaces that offer startling visions of the future, both familiar and foreign, simple yet sophisticated in their response to the challenges of modern life. The AARhus housing development is perhaps the most exemplary of this approach, and finds its starting point in simple geometry and one of the most utilitarian shapes: the cube. Oriented along the diagonal line of a rectangular site, the building emerges from the intersection of two triangular halves to form a flying ‘V’ reminiscent of a Viking longship, its prow and stern standing triumphantly at the head of the harbour, the negative space of the sky between them completing the cube.

Crucially though, and in keeping with the other tenet of BIG’s philosophy, AARhus is not designed as a single impenetrable mass, but as an atrium through which light, air, and residents can all flow. A large courtyard is excised from the centre of the whole to form the interior of the ‘ship’ and a hub for the residents that surround it, what BIG describes as “the green heart of AARhus” filled with trees, recreational facilities, and shared vegetable gardens. Despite its sharp silhouette, AARhus is defined by a lightness of form that speaks to BIG’s ability to envisage buildings that are memorable while remaining unimposing, novel and at the same time immensely practical, a condition that translates to their infrastructure projects as well. CopenHill is possibly BIG’s most ambitious and imaginative public work, a mixed use ski slope, walking trail and climbing wall situated atop a wholly unnatural feature: a power plant. In a country known for its uninterrupted flatness, CopenHill stands as the tallest structure in Copenhagen, and is described by Ingels as a “man-made ecosystem” that reconfigures the human relationship with such infrastructure, transforming it from a noxious eyesore to a destination and a symbol of progress. It is this holistic approach to architecture that makes BIG’s projects so memorable; they are not buildings in isolation but fixtures of the communities they reside in, multi-use spaces that reshape our built environment from one of discrete objects and applications to an interconnected web of exchange. The talent of BIG as a firm comes not from their ability to design buildings lifted from science-fiction, but to take the ideals of science-fiction and apply them to the needs of society in the 21st century to create a world that lives, works and plays as one.

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On The Radar:

Cecilie Bahnsen WORD S — NI C K AI NGE -ROY

Having graduated from the Royal College of Art in London and cut her teeth in French couture houses, Danish designer Cecilie Bahnsen is today her country’s most preeminent fashion talent.

Combining that famous Scandinavian ease with the finery of French couture traditions, Bahnsen creates clothes that are defined by the soft struggle of opposition, both distinctly modern and effortlessly timeless. This juxtaposition is witnessed in many forms, from her cuts and silhouettes—which can oscillate between floating fairy dresses and structured Victorian gowns—to the materials and details she selects. For Bahnsen, contradiction is forever playful and unaggressive. Simple A-line dresses are enhanced by voluminous puff sleeves and tiered, panelled skirts, while sculptural silhouettes are rendered in ethereal silks. Even within a collection, Bahnsen is unafraid to experiment and unwilling to be pigeonholed, equally adept at producing luxurious, futuristic knitwear as she is at adding a romantic touch to your everyday midi dress. There are certain signatures that act as a throughline in her work: scalloped ruffles and cutouts adorn seams and hemlines, shoelace ties that wrap around waists, sleeves and backs, but they do not serve as simple embellishments, rather as a counterpoint to the clothes they inhabit. A ruffle disrupts and enlivens the spartan lines of the dress underneath, while the myriad ties envelop the wearer in a way that only hints at restriction, serving instead as a sensual counterpart to the playful puffs and conservative cuts of the garment’s whole. This

decorativeness is, in turn, questioned by Bahnsen’s tendency to deconstruct her own designs, shrinking dresses into tops, reversing and dissecting their construction to transform a fluid tulip shape into a patchwork cuirass, an exoskeleton whose rigidity of structure belies the lightness of its constituent parts. Other pieces are further deconstructed and reassembled into asymmetric collisions of scrunched taffeta and metallic embroidery, or shirred cotton and broderie anglaise bedecked with bows and ties. It is this combination of couture craftsmanship interworked with modern styles that speaks to Bahnsen’s greatest strength: her ability to blend the ornate and the everyday. Many designers can create stylish ready to wear or handmade gowns, but it is rare to find one that can incorporate elements of both in a single garment. Bahnsen’s custom fabrics and finery reflect her esteemed education, but it is clear that she has no desire to be the next Alaia. Instead, Bahnsen looks “to develop a world of pieces that can be cherished for years, passed between friends, and reinterpreted and restyled to express the individuality of the wearer.” Pieces whose craftsmanship is tempered by their wearability, whose sophistication is restrained by a dash of whimsy that keeps them from straying into the self-serious, and clothes that look as equally at home in the front rows of Paris as they do lounging in a field on a picnic blanket.

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On The Radar: Cecilie Bahnsen Continued...

This combination of couture craftsmanship interworked with modern styles that speaks to Bahnsen’s greatest strength: her ability to blend the ornate and the everyday.

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RESENE BON JOUR

Hygge From the heart of Denmark—quite literally—beats hygge, a feeling or atmosphere that exudes warmth, relaxation, and connection.

Hygge is any place cosy, comfortable, and welcoming, and come winter, we all need a bit of it. Sit surrounded by candlelight or a blazing fire with friends. Enjoy a cup of tea, blissfully solo, in an overstuffed chair. Hygge is where your personal sense of harmony lives.

RESENE HALF TRUFFLE

The Colour of Contentment

“There is nothing like staying at home, for real comfort.” — Jane Austin

On the walls of the living room above—Resene Bon Jour – creates a sophisticated blank canvas, for meaningful, easyto-update home décor. Combined with a cushy sofa, books, candles and a warm drink at the ready, this scene is set for a satisfying respite. A hygge-inspired colour palette reflects the hygge ethos, while also nodding to most loved Scandinavian interior paint colours. Clean yet at the same time - warm, Resene Half Truffle breathes tranquillity into any space. Hygge touches of pleasant lighting, interesting textiles, natural materials and of course, candles, all adding up to a cosy, homely atmosphere, just right for the chillier months ahead.

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Expat Adventure

with Denmark-based Kiwi couple Antoni and Katarina Denmark always scores high on lists detailing best countries to live in, best quality of life, etc. A couple of weeks ago Verve caught up with an expat couple - who now live in Denmark and told us more about what life in this charming Nordic country is like.

You met when you were at Rangitoto College; how long have you been together? We met at high school in 2003; We both attended Rangitoto College and have been together since 2016! What prompted the move to Denmark? We were after a new adventure. We both absolutely love NZ but were excited at the prospect of experiencing different cultures, more affordable housing, new job opportunities and easy access to all of Europe. How long have you lived there for now? Since December 2019 (One and a bit years). Antoni, what were the biggest differences you noticed when you first moved to Denmark, and did life there take much getting used to? The work culture. Life often comes first – many people leave work at 3:30pm and many companies offer six weeks of paid leave. There is also a refreshing focus on community building at work and in your ‘kommune’. It was fairly easy to integrate. I was lucky enough to meet a great group of people through my work which helped the transition. I know many other

expats that found their feet through the many great expat groups or free Danish courses (paid by the government). I really need to sign up to one of those… You studied engineering in Auckland; have you continued on with this line of work in Denmark? I studied mechatronics engineering and am now in software engineering. I re-trained in 2018/2019 before moving. Katarina – what do you do? I studied law, and currently work at a university that runs a women in leadership programme. I enjoy mediation, and am especially interested in mediation for the elderly. Do you have a favourite Danish dish? Something that you’ve discovered since moving there? Æbleskiver – like a small spherical pancake but so much better. What do you each miss most about life in New Zealand? Our families (including our incredible friends), the chilledoutness, not planning everything weeks in advance (the Danes are intense with that), Kiwi humour, the food culture and the Hauraki Gulf.

What do you love most about living in Denmark? It can be incredibly social and easy to build close friendships fast. Copenhagen is an amazing city with so much going on. There are new wild activities every week, even during this partial lockdown time we are still experiencing. We have completely different opportunities here which we are enjoying to the fullest. Also the baked goods are dangerously good. With the pandemic still affecting the world, travel is a bit tricky right now, but what would you say to Kiwis who might want to visit Denmark in the future? Do it! Summer is the best time to go, everyone is out and there is an incredible vibe. Copenhagen in particular is a real experience, people swim in the canals in the middle of the city and there is a lot to see in a fairly small space. Get a bike and explore. The island of Jutland has some incredible beaches, surprising nature and sunsets if you feel like venturing away from the city. If you could sum up Denmark in a word, what would it be? There is so much to say – I don’t think that I can manage it in one word.

Trine Hahnemann

Copenhagen Food Culture, Tradition and Recipes

A chef and food writer, Trine is an enthusiastic advocate for sustainable solutions, organic sourcing and food cooked with love. With her great knowledge of Danish food and food culture, she writes for and appears regularly in the media in the USA and Britain. Trine has written several cookbooks both in her native Danish and in English, including Scandinavian Baking, Scandinavian Comfort Food and most recently Copenhagen Food, winner of the Guild of Food Writers award for International or Regional Cookbook. Over the next few pages we have a few of our favourite recipes from her latest cookbook.

Copenhagen Food - Culture, Tradition and Recipes by Trine Hahnemann

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Serves 4

Baked Cauliflower with Garlicky Kale and Walnuts I grew up with ‘masked cauliflower’, which is cauliflower boiled to near-death, then covered in a white sauce and served with prawns. It was not my favourite! However, I love cauliflower, so here is my modern version.

Ingredients

1 whole cauliflower 2 Tbsp softened salted butter sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 300g kale 1 Tbsp olive oil 100g walnuts, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Directions

Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4 and line a baking sheet with baking parchment. Place the cauliflower on the baking sheet, spread with the butter and sprinkle with pepper. Bake for 1 hour, now and then basting with the butter. Meanwhile, rinse the kale several times in cold water in a large bowl until there is no more dirt in the bowl. Remove the leaves from the stalks (discard the stalks), squeeze out the water, then chop the leaves. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and sauté the walnuts and garlic for a few minutes. Add the kale and sauté for a further 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve on top of the baked cauliflower.

Serves 4

Hakkebøf with Hasselback Potatoes You can’t get much more Danish than this! Hasselback potatoes are enjoying a well-deserved revival.

Ingredients For The Hasselback Potatoes

12–16 medium potatoes 40g salted butter 4 Tbsp olive oil coarse sea salt

For The Hamburger And Onions

55g salted butter 2 large onions, sliced 2 Tbsp water sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 300g chanterelle mushrooms 600g good-quality minced (ground) beef

For The Beetroot

2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp honey 400g beetroot, peeled and grated

Directions

Preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas 6. For the hasselback potatoes, first peel the potatoes. Lay each on a long side and make vertical cuts across them, at 3mm intervals almost right through, but not quite. Heat the butter and oil in a saucepan until sizzling, but not turning brown. Place the potatoes in a roasting pan, cut side up, and pour the butter mixture over, making sure it coats the potatoes and that the bottom of the tin is covered, too. Sprinkle each potato with coarse salt. Bake for 40–50 minutes, testing to see whether they are tender, basting 2 or 3 times during baking. Meanwhile, for the hamburger and onions, melt half the butter in a saucepan. Add the sliced onions and fry them over a medium-low heat until golden brown. Increase the heat, add the water and ½ tsp salt and continue frying until the liquid has reduced. Remove from the saucepan and keep warm. Clean the chanterelles well with a dry brush, fry in about 1 Tbsp butter until golden brown, then add to the softened onions. Form 4 burgers from the beef and sprinkle each side with salt and pepper. Melt the last of the butter in the frying pan and fry the burgers on both sides until medium-rare, or more well-done if you prefer. For the beetroot, whisk the balsamic vinegar and honey together, stir in the grated beetroot, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the hamburgers with the soft onions and chanterelles piled on top, and the hasselback potatoes and beetroot on the side.

Makes 8

Copenhagen Cakes These are inspired by an iconic cake they make at La Glace called ‘sports cake’. It has nothing to do with sports, but there has always been a tradition in Copenhagen of naming cakes after famous people and events. This one was named after a late-19th-century political play called Sports Men. Here, I have focused on the choux pastry and a very simple cream, so they are easy to make at home, but they don’t take the place of the real thing.

Ingredients For The Choux Pastry

100g salted butter, plus more for the baking sheet 200ml water 100g plain (all-purpose) flour 1 tsp caster {granulated) sugar pinch of fine sea salt 3 medium eggs, lightly beaten

For The Filling

150g caster (granulated) sugar 300ml double (heavy) cream 2 Tbsp icing (confectioner’s) sugar, plus more to dust

Directions

Start by making the choux pastry. Put the butter in a saucepan with the water and let it melt over a gentle heat. Now increase the heat and bring to the boil. Meanwhile, sift the flour, sugar and salt into a bowl. Take the pan off the heat, add the flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until a smooth paste is formed. Beat until it comes away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball, then remove from the heat and cool for 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas 6. Add the eggs to the dough a little at a time, beating well after each addition, until the mixture is smooth and glossy. You may not need all the egg. Put the dough in a piping (pastry) bag fitted with a 1cm star nozzle (tip). Pipe several 5cm lines of choux pastry on to a baking sheet lined with buttered baking parchment until you run out of dough. Make sure you leave some space between the lines of dough. Bake for 20–30 minutes; do not open the oven door for the first 10 minutes, or the pastry may not rise. The pastries are done when they are golden brown and firm. Transfer to a wire rack and, with a sharp knife, pierce holes in the side of each, to let the steam out. Leave to cool. For the filling, heat the sugar in a heavy-based saucepan until it is melted and golden brown, then pour out on to a piece of baking parchment. Allow to cool and set, then break up into small pieces. Whip the cream until light and fluffy, then mix it with the icing sugar and caramel pieces. Cut each choux pastry in half lengthways and pipe the cream over the bottom halves. Lightly press the tops over the cream, dust with icing sugar and serve.

Makes 20

Flødeboller The classic, which you can buy everywhere, often with marzipan as part of the base. I do not like that version – I prefer the traditional waffle-like base. You will need a sugar thermometer to make the marshmallow.

Ingredients For The Waffle Base

1 egg 200ml buttermilk 25g caster (granulated) sugar 75g plain (all-purpose) flour 100g salted butter, melted and cooled

For The Marshmallow

50ml water 150g caster (granulated) sugar, plus 75g liquid glucose 100g pasteurized egg whites

For The Coating

200g tempered dark (bittersweet) chocolate desiccated (shredded) coconut, to decorate

Directions

In a bowl, mix together the egg, buttermilk and sugar for the waffle base. Add the flour little by little, whisking all the time, until there are no more lumps, then stir in the melted butter. Heat up a cast-iron waffle mould, if cooking on gas, or an electric waffle iron. Pour in the batter and cook. If using a cast-iron mould, turn it once. Cook until the waffles inside are golden brown and crisp. Let them cool on a wire rack. Cut the waffles into 20 rounds using a 5cm diameter glass or cookie cutter. (This can be done the day before, if you want to get ahead.) Now make the marshmallow. Pour the water into a saucepan and stir in the 150g sugar and the glucose. Place over a medium heat and bring to the boil, then continue to cook until a sugar thermometer reads 115°C. In a stand mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff, add the 1 Tbsp sugar and continue to beat for a few minutes. Trickle in the hot syrup/glucose mixture, while beating, and continue to beat for about 7 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and pipe it on to the waffle bases. Set aside at room temperature for at least 6 hours. Place the flødebollerne on a wire rack and pour over the tempered chocolate, or hold by the waffle base and dip the whole cake into the chocolate. Decorate with desiccated coconut. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.

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Heart of the Home

Growing up, many of us remember the kitchen as a pivotal part of the home where we gathered to sit around its table. Most kitchens have now lost their four walls, allowing us to sit in the lounge, work on our computers, or watch a movie while still being able to see each other and communicate from around the house. We hope you find some inspiring designs over the following pages.

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The kitchen is the busy hub of every contemporary home: it’s where everything from kids’ homework to family conferences to cooking for — and with — friends happens. Which is why it’s so important to get the design of this most vital of spaces right. Here are some inspiring and useful ideas. Words — Robyn Alexander

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Nicola Manning is the insightful and talented head of NM Design. She’s an expert at curating and creating designs to fit every brief. Whether it’s natural, contemporary, classic, timeless, quirky or elsewhere—Nicola knows how to incorporate a bit of your character effortlessly into a space. Verve had the chance to chat with the multi-award-winning designer about business, life and inspiration.

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WHAT DOES AN AVERAGE DAY LOOK LIKE FOR YOU? Varied, I could be out meeting clients or suppliers, or in our studio office working on concepts and detailed designs. No two days are the same. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A WELLDESIGNED HOME? So many! A sense of being 'at home', comfort and enjoyment in their home. A lifestyle improvement — they can now entertain family, friends and share their home with them. An improvement in the financial value of their home. A sense of being safe and comfortable. These feelings are even more important in the Covid environment we are going through. We are finding that home working spaces are becoming a critical part of what clients need for their homes. WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF YOUR JOB? Seeing the look of delight on our clients' faces when they see their completed spaces. Over the years, I have had clients say that the space we created for them, has totally changed and improved their life.

WHAT ARE THE REWARDS OF HIRING AN INTERIOR DESIGNER? Engaging an interior designer in your project will provide significant value-for-money. You will have a partnership to work through the necessary decisions like layout, design, finishes, colours, appliances, lighting, and so on. It can be overwhelming to make these decisions on your own and costly mistakes can happen. A professional and experienced designer, with a proven design process will help you achieve the feel, functionality and vision. The process will be considered, logical and less stressful. HOW DO YOU CREATE CHARACTER FOR A CLIENT’S PROJECT? We look at what the character aspects are in their spaces that need to be enhanced or built on and we also look at aspects which need to be minimised or completely changed. The architecture of the building also plays a large part. Another significant way of adding character to our client’s spaces is to incorporate features and pieces — such as furniture, art, accessories or travel mementos — that are unique to that client and their taste. It’s very important that their home tells a story about them, rather than look like a bland staged space.

WHERE DO YOU SEEK INSPIRATION? Pre-Covid, I travelled to international design fairs and events, which were very inspiring. Seeing the latest products, meeting other designers and product suppliers encourages new ideas. Even if you don’t realise at that exact time. Ideas and thoughts come back to you. I find, the colours and textures found in nature and in different seasons, can trigger exciting ideas.

WHAT ARE THE UNIQUE MARKERS OF YOUR DESIGN STYLE? Attention to detail and incorporating our client’s favourite items. Each client’s project is unique and has design solutions customised specifically for their needs and spaces.

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Green with Envy Choosing the colour palette for her clients' new kitchen was a fairly natural process for Michelle Gillbanks from Kitchens By Design, as their home was layered with different shades of green – in the wall-hanging art and the pottery dotted around the living room. “My clients, a professional couple with older children that have left home, came to us wanting something clean and uncluttered, easy to maintain, and also to create a scullery and extra storage in their existing laundry space. Most of all, though, they wanted colour,” says the designer. “The one thing they were certain about, right from the start, is that they didn’t want a white kitchen.” The cabinetry is the largest surface in any kitchen – it therefore sets the tone for the rest of the space. Most people opt for white, or shades thereof – and for good reason. It’s easy. Everything goes with white, and when it comes to selling, white doesn’t offend anyone.

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With this kitchen, however, Michelle’s clients were not putting in a new kitchen for anyone else, or for whoever was going to live in the house in the future – they were doing it for themselves, for right now. “With the base colour of the kitchen established as a deep, rich green, I then took my clients to select the natural stone for their benchtop, waterfall end and splashback – and they instantly feel in love with a striking slab of Macchiato Quartzite, with contrasting folds of teal and coffee brown, from where it gets its name.”

Interestingly, however, the shade of green that Michelle had chosen for the cabinetry didn’t quite match the lighter, aqua shades of the stone. So, it was back to the stone supplier with the colour palette underarm, to match a new shade of green to the stone her clients had fallen in love with. And she did so, perfectly. Looking at the final polished benchtop, it’s almost inconceivable that the forces of nature have come together to forge such a dazzling palette of colour – and using the same stone for the splashback enhances the effect, sitting behind the cooktop like a piece of modern abstract art. For the practical surfaces, hardwearing and easy-to-clean stainless steel was used on the hob bench, as well as in the scullery. Michelle also hid the fridge and pantry behind tall, handle-less doors, to give her clients the clean, uncluttered effect they asked for. She even gave them a ‘hidden’ drinks cabinet, also disguised within the cabinetry along the back wall. To finish off the look, and to give the kitchen an extra dose of pizzazz, a smoky glass mirror was wrapped around the front of the island, enhancing the beautiful stone and creating a startling ‘floating’ effect when viewed from certain angles. “The best part of the whole process for me was when we saw the stone for the first time and my client commented that the colour reminded her of the fish-and-chip shop back home in Scotland! I had to laugh,” says Michelle.

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Bespoke Kitchens We craft luxury, for you

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Understanding our veins

Veins return blood to the heart. In the legs, there are two systems, the important deep veins that carry 90% of the blood back to the heart and the superficial system, which can be seen as an accessory system. There are one-way valves in the veins which keeps the blood flowing from the legs back to the heart against gravity. Varicose veins occur when the valves in the superficial veins fail. Blood then travels back down into these veins and their branches.

What are varicose veins?

Varicose veins are caused when the valves fail in the superficial veins. Blood then back-flows and pools in the veins. The pooling blood causes the veins to distend, swell and stretch causing further valve failure in the veins below. This can result in progression to visible and palpable varicose veins. Varicose veins can appear beneath the skin as bluish green lines and can be visibly raised, twisted or bulging, but sometimes they may not be seen or bulging, yet can still cause significant symptoms.

What are the symptoms of varicose veins?

Varicose veins are not a cosmetic problem. When the veins are stretched they can become leaky. The fluid which leaks into the surrounding tissue causes discomfort, swelling and irritation of the skin. For some, if left untreated, they can result in skin damage, poor healing and ulcers.

Some symptoms include:

• Discomfort and pain (usually worse as the day progresses and into the evening) • Itchiness associated with dry skin • A burning sensation • Restless legs at night • Cramping of the calves or feet • Swelling of the ankles • Changes in skin quality • Brown-black skin discolouration • Varicose eczema around the ankles and ulceration

Varicose veins treatment options

It is now recommended that patients do not have surgical stripping to treat their varicose veins. International guidelines for the treatment of varicose veins recommend the non-surgical techniques of radio frequency ablation (RFA) and/or ultrasound guided sclerotherapy (UGS). These modern walk in and walk out procedures are done under local anaesthetic, are well-proven and have excellent outcomes, without the risk of a general anaesthetic.

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If you’ve been experiencing itchy, cramping or aching legs, it could be your veins. The symptoms aren’t always visible, but if left untreated, varicose veins usually deteriorate. Colder months are the best time to treat your veins as you will need to wear compression stockings post-treatment. Come and see the team at Skin Institute, without needing a GP referral, we conduct an initial consultation with one of our highly experienced team which includes an ultrasound map of your veins to determine if treatment is required and the best procedure for your condition.

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TruSculpt iD is the latest technology available to permanently and noninvasively remove body fat. “We have been leaders in non-invasive cellulite and body contouring treatments in Auckland for 19 years,” says Sue Crake, owner of the Remuera salon. How does truSculpt iD work? truSculpt iD uses a unique form of monopolar radio frequency energy that penetrates evenly and deeply and is able to treat the entire fat pad — from skin to muscle. Given each patient’s unique biological complex, the truSculpt iD is able to adjust the energy output to ensure the most effective treatment for each person. Realtime temperature control and monitoring sensors ensure the therapeutic temperature level is reached in the fat, while maintaining a skin temperature of 3-4°C cooler.

How is treatment performed? An initial evaluation is performed to frame the desired treatment areas. A total of six hand pieces may be used to target an area that is larger than three CoolSculpt cool max applicators (approximately 12 SculpSure applicators). Each hand piece is gently applied using a piece of double-sided tape. A cummerbund is then wrapped around the body, ensuring full contact. Patients experience mild heat, with an overall high level of comfort during the 15-minute session.

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How long before I see my results? Results such as firming, improved skin tone and texture, and some reduction, will be noticeable immediately; however, fat cells are removed over a period of time and maximum results will be achieved at 12 weeks. There's an average of 24 percent fat reduction on a treated area, in one treatment.

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What makes ManukaRx unique is our hero ingredient, East Cape mānuka oil. This is an essential oil extracted from the leaves of mānuka plants found on the East Cape of New Zealand.

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Our Blemish Control Collection is worth trying. Mānuka oil is great for acne because it kills acne causing bacteria on the skin. It reduces skin inflammation, accelerates wound healing and reduces scarring by stimulating collagen production.

We use mānuka oil because of its proven efficacy. East Cape mānuka oil is 1,000 times more powerful than mānuka honey against skin bacteria. It protects, nourishes and heals. Our products feel silky smooth and smell great. Once people try ManukaRx, they keep coming back. Our customers are making a difference to the lives of people living in the remote East Cape of New Zealand. Every order helps to create jobs and enables sustainable planting and harvesting of more mānuka trees.

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Manscaping WOR D S — MA X DAWS ON FROM ON EMAN

Once the domain of the beaches of the Mediterranean, a region where men are as well manicured as their female counterparts, how is the Kiwi bloke dealing with the growing trend of Manscaping?

Man... what? Manscapping….

For those unfamiliar with the term, 'manscaping' is a name conjured up by the marketers in the grooming industry to describe the act of dealing with hair below the neckline. Which, more often than not, means, well, shaving your balls. But with nipples to navigate and “Private Ryan” to protect, manscaping is one male grooming activity that needs to be carried out with care and attention. On an extremely basic (and in some cases quite literal) level, it’s gorilla warfare: a man has to be armed, ready and experienced to fight the fur. Manscaping was once a taboo subject, where once, a good nether-regions hygiene consisted of a quick inshower lather. While women have been enjoying the freedom of perfectly manicured nether regions for years, men have been suffering the massive indignity of a hairy bean bag. But is it really anything more than just pube mowing? Male trimmers, aka a Manscaping Lawn Mower, are providing a safe and efficient tool so that there is no risk in accidently zesting your lemons while manscaping in the privacy of your own home. A perfectly manicured downstairs operation should have men feeling full of confidence.

Trimming chest hair is probably most men’s introduction to manscaping. Mainly it’s where body hair is most prominent and prolific. Not only will trimming chest hair help show off hard-won pecs if you’re a gym-goer, but it can also make you feel cooler and fresher too, and even improve the line of t-shirts, ensuring they don’t look lumpy and uneven. Many people think that pubic hair traps moisture and causes irritation. Also, a garden that isn’t tended to often apparently smells more than one that is regularly weeded. Shaving, waxing and sugaring are all options, but a simpler option is to keep it neatly clippered. You won’t get as smooth a finish but you’ll still be able to see muscle definition beneath, and if you trim hair to a centimetre or so in length you’ll avoid the itchy regrowth associated with shaving. How long the current trend of manscaping lasts remains to be seen, and the subject of much speculation. But for now, rest assured that the trimmed sack, back and crack will be a mainstay of 2021. Be careful out there. Never take your trimming lightly.

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Get Behind Screening In a year where we’ve all become more health-conscious and learned the correct way to use masks and wash our hands, we’re being encouraged to remember the other life-saving initiatives also on offer — such as cancer screening. The National Bowel Screening Programme, already operating in most other DHBs, is now being rolled out to people aged between 60 and 74 living in the ADHB area. People in this age range are mailed the test kit to do at home and send back free by mail to the testing laboratory. The great thing about this programme is it can find bowel cancer before symptoms even begin. Finding and removing pre-cancerous polyps (growths on the bowel) can also prevent the development of cancer in the future.

Invitations to participate in the programme will now begin to appear in the letterboxes of those eligible (dependent on their birthdate) and continue on a two-yearly cycle.

New Zealand has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the OECD and is the second highest cause of cancer death in the country. Bowel screening aims to find cancers early, when they can successfully be treated. People who are diagnosed with early stage bowel cancer, and who receive treatment early, have a 90% chance of long-term survival.

Screening is for people who do not have symptoms of bowel cancer. Anyone with symptoms should see their doctor.

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Programme manager, Gaye Tozer, says: “More than 3,000 people are diagnosed with colon cancer annually in New Zealand, with 1,200 people dying from this disease each year. We want to see ADHB residents stay out of those statistics. Please make sure your doctor has your up-todate contact details and do the test when it arrives.”

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Take a trip to your local health foods store, or even a stroll down the health foods aisle of any supermarket, and you’re bound to notice the abundance of hemp products that are gracing the shelves — including oils, hemp hearts, capsules and protein powders. I trialled Pure Heart Aotearoa’s Organic Hemp Heart Oil, Organic Hemp Hearts and Organic Hemp Hearts Protein Powder for a few weeks to taste and experience the benefits of these products myself.

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One of the factors that makes Pure Heart's Organic Hemp Heart Oil unique is that it is cold pressed from the HEART of the hemp seed, not the whole seed. Why is this important? Because it's the inner hemp seed (or hemp heart) within the hard shell that contains all the nutritional benefits. It's also the inspiration behind their company name, Pure Heart Aotearoa. Hemp Heart Oil can be used in smoothies, salads and low temperature cooking. Admittedly, I’m not a superstar in the kitchen so my go-to recipes are very basic—mostly easy to assemble salads. If I’m honest, I was a little sceptical about what Hemp Heart Oil would taste like, especially as a dressing on its own—my assumption being that it might taste just a little too earthy and grassy for me. I was pleasantly surprised though by the nutty flavour—reminding me of walnuts or sunflower seeds. It also has a noticeably smoother taste than other hemp seed oils—again because it’s cold-pressed directly from the hemp seeds.

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The packet suggests that Pure Heart’s Organic Hemp Hearts can be used in salads, snacks and cereals. With Hemp Heart Oil now being added to my salads, I decided to try their recipe for Hemp Heart Vegan Protein Balls. I’m usually a pretty healthy eater, but am often tripped up by the classic three o’clock craving for a sugar hit so I packed a few of these to get me through the afternoon—and they truly taste like a dessert treat! I was also noticeably sharper working through my afternoon tasks, which figures because the high magnesium content of the Hemp Hearts is shown to assist with brain function. The recipe is super easy to make, just whiz up all the ingredients in a food processor and shape the mixture into balls. The star of the show for me is definitely Pure Heart’s 100% Organic Hemp Hearts Protein Powder. I’m a morning person, so my alarm goes off at 4:30am and I’m usually at the gym by 5:30am. Finding a solid breakfast that’s a) super easy and b) will get me through the whole morning is a constant struggle. The simple addition of Pure Heart’s Hemp Protein Powder to my morning smoothie has been a game changer—finally my breakfast leaves me feeling fuller for longer, allowing me to concentrate and get the most out of my morning. Then there are the benefits for muscle recovery. I’m no professional athlete but I do love a solid workout, and the amino acids in hemp protein powder have been shown to assist with body functions such as repair and maintenance. For those who have had bad experiences with protein powders, rest assured, Pure Heart’s Hemp Protein Powder doesn’t clump, has a mild taste and is easily digestible. Overall, I can confidently say that I’m sold on the benefits of hemp. Pure Heart Aotearoa has a particularly beautiful story behind the brand too. To find out more and shop their products visit pureheartaotearoa.com

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Hair Raising WORD S —JAMI E C H R I STIAN DES P LAC ES

Positioned in China’s southwest corner, near the border with Vietnam, the Guangxi region is famed for its picturesqueness, most notably its hillside Longji Rice Terraces, named ‘the dragon’s backbone’, in reference to their jagged, lofty form. The local population are an ethnic minority known as Yao who mostly live in a smattering of 13 villages, and are renowned for their ancient culture. Their nickname is Hong Yao, which translates as Red Yao, in honour of their vibrant clothing, created using weaving and dyeing techniques that date back centuries. Iconic items include turbans and tunics and embroidered skull caps, and both men's and women’s clothing are equally dazzling and ornate. Though, contrary to traditions in much of China, parents rarely arrange or intervene in marriage proposals, but it is unusual for the Yao folk to marry into another group. Yao’s impressive heritage stretches more than 2,000 years, all the way back to the Qin dynasty. Equally impressive is the length of the women’s hair—so long, in fact, that it’s in the Guinness Book of World Records (a woman made history in 2004 for her near-seven-metre locks) and attracts tourists from far and wide. The legend goes that centuries ago, a local girl used her lengthy locks to fend off an unwelcome suitor, and since then, many of

the women cut their hair only once, in a coming-of-age public ceremony when they are 18 years old. After that, the hair is left forever, with tradition dictating single women to tuck it into a headscarf while their married counterparts wrap it into a massive bun (husbands also receive those shorn locks as a wedding gift). The people believe the hair to bring good luck—though it wasn’t always so lucky for the men. A man who gazed upon the un-scarfed hair of a woman that was not his wife would have to serve her family for three years. Though that law has long since been scrapped, it’s still tradition that once married, couples live with the parents of the wife. The region’s Huangluo village has been capitalising on the interest in this most unusual of hirsute traditions, along with their other customs. The 400-strong village population is famous for its dancing and folk songs, and they’ve even built a theatre to accommodate their cultural performances, but most come for the locks. Thirty-minute hair shows, including haircare tutorials, allow visitors to get up close and personal with the tantalising tresses, and there’s even the chance to purchase the local legendary rice water shampoo. Does it work? Apparently, it sure does—word is the women don’t go grey until they’re into their 80s—which doesn’t just imply luxurious locks, but a long, long life, to boot.

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Fishing for Dates and Dollars WORD S — JAMI E C H R I STIAN DES P LAC ES

No matter how down-to-earth or genuine we may think we are, most folk have (at least) a couple of different personas reserved for home, work, and play times. When it comes to the workplace, research has even shown that, contrary to the popular philosophy, it’s not always necessarily the best approach to simply ‘be yourself’.

“We tend to forget that we see what others want us to see when it comes to crafting an identity,”

Professor Herminia Ibarra, an expert in organisational behaviour and leadership at London Business School, even goes as far to say that authenticity may stunt personal growth for it’s often used an excuse to remain in our comfort zones. Chameleontype personalities—those more able to act ‘out of character’, known as ‘free-trait behaviour’—are actually more likely to move up the corporate ladder more quickly. According to research published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, people earn “idiosyncrasy credits” in the workplace over time, essentially meaning we’re more likely to not only ‘be ourselves’, but be accepted as ourselves, by colleagues the longer we spend with them. Dating—most notably the online kind—is of course another area where people walk that fine line of authenticity while trying to project the very best versions of themselves, both in terms of looks and likeability. WORLD WIDE WEB OF LIES According to Pew, a quarter of young US adults are looking for love either online or via dating apps, while global cybersecurity firm, Kaspersky, concludes that as many as one in three people are dating online, but such digital interactions are prone to deceptions—of varying degrees of severity. International research by Kaspersky discovered that more than half of online daters lie, while a study by Cornell University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that in the US the proportion of porky pie-tellers using such apps might be as high as 80 percent. Among the most common of fibs is age, with folk lying about how old they are usually through vanity, denial, or to help secure a hook-up with a younger date. And though men will often add on a couple of inches to their...height, women are more likely to lie about their weight on their dating profiles. While embellishments and the like can often be chalked off as simply insecurities— and who doesn’t have plenty of those?—lies about location or availability could be a signs that your potential suitor is already spoken for; but, the most sinister of dating dishonesties is catfishing.

“We tend to forget that we see what others want us to see when it comes to crafting an identity,” writes anthropologist Krystal D’Costa for Scientific American. “A catfish takes this shortsightedness and shapes his or her profile(s) to serve us exactly what we want.” The catfish is clever and conniving, a skilled, emphatic manipulator able to orchestrate entire relationships without their victims ever realising. They are successful, says D’Costa, because their actions mirror offline behaviours, and we choose what “we believe to be the best of ourselves to share with others”. While some simply get a perverse thrill from the power of fooling a stranger, the most obvious reason for catfishing is for financial gain—to scam, often lonely souls, out of their savings or retirement funds. There have also been examples of more serious crimes such as sexual assault and even murder. The anonymity provided by online communication is known to dampen people’s consciences, enabling them to act with greater immorality than they would ever consider during usual face-to-face interactions— behaviour known as the ‘online disinhibition effect’. THE WRONG SIGNALS Obvious signs that someone might be a catfish include a lack of information about them online, or photos that don’t’ match on their social media profiles; requests for money early on, including if they say it’s to enable them to visit you; and declarations of love within a matter of days or weeks. A useful online tool is Google’s reverse image tool that allows you to upload a photo to see where else that picture can be found online—and if the image has been pulled from elsewhere.

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Other signs to look out for are avoidance, postponements or cancellations of meetings (ask to have a video chat on Skype, WhatsApp, or FaceTime first), or just a general feeling that something doesn’t quite feel right—maybe they seem almost too good to be true or their stories just don’t quite add up— remember that our gut instinct is often one of our most powerful social tools.

Taking its name from the 2010 documentary on the subject, Catfish, the term ‘catfishing’ applies to the practice of creating a false online identity, including using fake photographs, in order to con others. Catfishing occurs on dating sites and apps, often backed up by fake social media profiles to make the deception even more believable.

If you think you have been catfished, and are in immediate danger, contact the police. Otherwise, get in touch with Netsafe (netsafe.org.nz) for advice.

Dating? A Bit Rich WORD S —JAMI E C H R I STIAN DES P LAC ES

A few weeks back, influencer Nivine Jay released a TikTok video about the time she unmatched with Ben Affleck on dating app Raya (the ‘celebrity/illuminati Tinder’), believing it to be a hoax. Clearly not used to rejection, Affleck sent a brief video message via Instagram promising Jay that it really was him and asking why she gave him the flick. It was a response that could be interpreted as either entitled or endearing—not to mention a bit cringe-inducing—but in no way improper and certainly not deserving of being shared with the world.

Soon after, a similar (since deleted) clip of 51-year-old Friends favourite Matthew Perry was released by another influencer, Kate Haralson, in which the pair play 20 questions on FaceTime having matched on the dating app. None of the questions were sexual in nature, but the then 19-year-old said that she felt uncomfortable with the age gap—even though, “for the joke of it”, she’d ticked the box to allow her to be paired with older men. Humiliating Hollywood heavyweights no doubt did wonders for both women’s follower numbers, but not so much for the reputation of the uber-exclusive dating app, that, for obvious reasons, demands absolute discretion. RAYA RULES Just like Fight Club, legend has it that the first rule of Raya is that you’re not supposed to talk about Raya. Every member is ‘expected to follow our simple rules of respect, trust, and privacy’, while cuttingly being advised that ‘there are plenty of places across the internet where an expectation of behavioural standards and respect for other users isn’t required’. Security measures include warnings sent out to anyone who takes a screenshot of potential dates, with a two-strike-and-you’reout policy, or immediate expulsion for gross misconduct à la Haralson (upon the cancellation of Haralson’s Raya membership, she said that she wasn’t really bothered as she “never really used it anymore anyways”). Brooklyn-based model and artist Ryan, who was accepted onto the app in 2018, tells Bustle that it’s a good way to meet creatives and cool people “that wouldn’t usually be on Tinder”, and that “it makes me feel like a hot bitch, because it’s so exclusive”. Unlike the famously brutal Tinder swipe (fun fact: Zac Efron was once on Tinder but secured zero dates as everyone, understandably, thought his account was fake), members will only be matched if they both agree, by tapping at a heart icon. Members may text or video chat within the app, but if no one connects, matches expire after 10 days—and there’s a limit to the number of profiles that may be viewed each day.

“The first profile I saw on the dating app Raya was Patrick, 21,” writes journalist Alice Hines of her three weeks on the app, for The Cut. “…Watching the procession of photos felt intimate, like FaceTiming a friend, but also creepy, like hacking into someone’s phone. In fact, it was something in-between. Patrick has a last name even your grandmother who’s never used an app would recognize—his dad’s a movie star.” (His dad’s Arnold Schwarzenegger.) Hines continues that she saw everyone from pro athletes to cover models, YouTube stars, fashion designers, chefs “and Moby”. There are, she says, plenty of “non-famous” faces on there too, though they are all faces of people that possess supreme beauty, wealth, Instagram counts, or a combination of the above (the app also links directly with members’ Instagram profiles, which makes Ben Affleck’s message to Nivine Jay a little less stalky). RAYA RIGMAROLE Raya was launched in 2015 by Daniel Gendelman as an “online membership-based community for dating, networking and making new friends” and fast became a favourite app not only for single celebs looking for love, but a place to perhaps even land work or an agent. In 2018, Gendelman told the New York Times that the app was used in dozens of countries, boasting a membership that’s around 10,000-strong. The waiting list sits at ten times that at 100,000. Needless to say, being accepted to connect with such a ‘creative community’ is no walk in Central Perk. Only eight percent of applicants are approved, with, exceptional circumstances aside, submissions only accepted from folk who have been recommended by someone already in the app—a bit like being vouched for in the mafia, or a country club. The application is then reviewed by algorithms and an ‘anonymous

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For anyone fortunate enough to welcomed into the world’s most exclusive app, Haralson has some pearls of wisdom, telling Page Six that users should just “be yourself” as celebrities are “just normal people with abnormal careers”.

global committee’, with acceptance times stretching from immediately to infinity (you won’t get outright rejected, rather your application status remains frustratingly set to ‘pending’ until, depressingly, presumably beyond your death), likely depending on your fame or status. Once in, you are encouraged to upload pictures to make a PowerPoint-like slideshow that plays to a song of your choice— though apparently many of the most famous folk on there don’t bother uploading profile pics. The membership costs just 12 bucks a month (with optional add-ons) to mingle (digitally, at least) not only with the likes of Perry and Affleck, but Channing Tatum, whose profile is said to state “yes, I used to be a stripper”; Drew Barrymore, who described her experience on there as “a car wreck” after being stood up by a restaurant owner she had matched with; and John Cusack, who reportedly accidentally added 35 different women he matched with on Raya to the same WhatsApp group chat. Others known to have signed up at some point include Elijah Wood, Sharon Stone, Cara Delevingne, and Harry Styles. For anyone fortunate enough to welcomed into the world’s most exclusive app, Haralson has some pearls of wisdom, telling Page Six that users should just “be yourself” as celebrities are “just normal people with abnormal careers”. But thanks in part to the indiscretions of the likes of Haralson, rumour has it that Raya’s fast becoming the playground of posing influencers rather than A-listers looking for romance, as New York city writer and model Chloe Mackey concludes, no one’s out “to find love” on the app, it’s all “about getting an ego boost”. Maybe it’s not that different to Tinder after all.

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How To Travel Like A Celebrity You step out of your private jet, surrounded by an entourage shielding you from cameras as you slip away from the paparazzi into a car with tinted windows en route to your private mansion with sparkling pools and flowing champagne. We all know what travelling like a celebrity looks like on TV, but is the reality any different? Luxury Home Hotel service, Luxico, Australia's villa supplier to the stars, famously host Hollywood A-listers and is now spilling the tea on how to travel like a celebrity, down under. With the keys to some of Australia’s most jaw-dropping homes, which can be booked for up to $15,000 per night, they share how they’ve curated an exclusive VIP experience to accompany the most exclusive VIP homes. Popular with the A-list, Luxico’s paparazzifree, private homes are paired with the service of a five-star hotel with a 24/7 concierge on hand to attend to any request large or small — and they’ve heard them all! From sourcing specific brands of hot chocolate, to stocking only wines whose vintage dates matched a guest’s birth year, the concierge team are well versed in celebrity management and are here to share their tips on travelling like a star. If you don’t have a spare $15,000 per night, Luxico still offer a curated selection of well vetted properties (only one in eight that apply are approved) from $200 per night which still come with a 24/7 concierge service and luxury hamper on arrival to make you feel like a star!

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PRIVACY IS KEY With the advent of Airbnb, Penthouse suites, luxurious as they are, fail to offer the complete and total privacy of a property you need to fly in to, just to access. While remote luxury beachfront mansions might sound like a European dream, The Whitsundays are here to prove Australia has it all! IN-HOME CHEF AND MAID SERVICE Of course, your private home will still be operated like a hotel with Luxico’s optional upgrade ‘Ultravilla’ experience, only available with a prestigious selection of homes. Having your own in-home butler to shake up some poolside cocktails or whip up a light meal sounds like the ultimate indulgence! CHAMPAGNE FLOWING World’s most expensive mini-bar? Possibly! Luxico’s Sommeliers Honesty Bar offers guests a selection of top Australian and international wines and liqueurs. Only the best of the best sparkling and still wines are on offer. ADD YOUR OWN FLAIR With a 24/7 personal concierge service assigned to support you throughout your stay, attending to every request no matter how big or small, you can add your own flair. Previous guests have requested everything from barbecues to new sofas, breakfast pastries delivered and more. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION While Covid has turned travel on its head, the muchanticipated trans-Tasman bubble has provided a passage for New Zealander’s looking to hit the beaches of Byron — dubbed 'Little Hollywood' — home to many A-list celebrities.

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Top 10 Things To Do In Mission Bay Enjoy the best of the winter season in Mission Bay! From stunning sunrise and sunset views to delicious seasonal flavours and beach-side drinks, there’s something special about this cooler time of year in our favourite corner of Auckland City!

START THE DAY WITH COFFEE AND BRUNCH This is one of our favourite Mission Bay rituals! From Mission Bay Café to Tana Mera Espresso to Starbucks it’s hard to pick a favourite for coffee and delicious snacks, so why not try them all! Whether you want to dine in or take your coffee on your morning walk, we have something to suit every coffee lover!

ENJOY A WORKOUT WITH A VIEW Mission Bay is a fitness-lover's paradise and just because the days are getting cooler, it doesn’t mean you can’t stay active! Enjoy running, cycling or skating alongside the beach, or swimming in the ocean if you don’t mind a chilly dip! The fitness park and playground at Selwyn Reserve also provide a variety of options to get your heart pumping!

KEEP THE KIDS ENTERTAINED AND HAPPY With the school holidays coming up, we have loads of fun ways to keep a big smile on the faces of kids of all ages. Work up an appetite on the playground at Selwyn Reserve or at the beach, then enjoy a fun family meal at Dos Amigos or Bald Eagle Diner. You could even make it an educational day trip by adding a visit to SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s!

BRING THE FOUR-LEGGED FAMILY MEMBERS FOR A DAY OUT TOO

FISH AND CHIPS FOR LUNCH BY THE BEACH THE FANCY WAY

We love dogs – big, small, furry or fluffy, they are all welcome at Mission Bay, even upstairs on the deck at Good George Tap Room Mission Bay! You’ll find dog bowls everywhere and sometimes even treats! Winter hours are back in effect so they are allowed off-leash at the beach again between 4pm-10am and on-leash at all other times.

There’s no doubt about it, we love our beach, but sometimes we just want to enjoy our fish and chips without the seagulls. Head to De Fontein Belgian Beer Cafe for a delicious serving of fresh beer-battered fish and chips for lunch. You can even take it up a level on the seafood stakes and try their amazing steamed mussel pots – so tasty!

VISIT ONE OF AUCKLAND’S OLDEST (AND COOLEST) CINEMAS The Berkeley Cinema is one of the oldest theatres in Auckland. They have some great movies coming up including Fast and Furious 9 with Vin Diesel, Charlize Theron as well as The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard with Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson. Join their VIP club for $15 per year and save 25% on movie tickets!

GET CRAFTY AND ENJOY A REFRESHING TASTE OF NZ

Good George Tap Room Mission Bay is the spot to visit for specialty craft beers, cider and their range of smallbatch crafted spirits including their latest edition, the Neat Espresso Martini! Perfect for a cocktail enjoyed on their deck on a cool evening next to the cosy fireplace.

CHECK OUT OUR HISTORIC SITES NZ's first ever flying school was established in Mission Bay in 1915 and they have the sculpture to prove it! The historic Mission House stands at the site of the late 1840s Melanesia Mission which gives Mission Bay its name. Then head up to Bastion Point via the walkway from Tamaki Drive and find your zen at the Savage Memorial Park while enjoying some of the best views in Auckland.

TAKE YOUR TASTEBUDS ON AN OVERSEAS HOLIDAY While international travel isn’t on the cards for a while, there are flavours from around the world at Mission Bay! Try divine Italian dishes at Lupino and Portofino, tasty Mexican favourites at Dos Amigos, Belgian favourites at De Fontein, Mediterranean cuisine at Bodrum or delicious, spicy Indian dishes upstairs at Tarka.

SKIP THE MAIN AND GO STRAIGHT TO DESSERT Now that we don’t need to worry about the beach bod for a few months, it’s time to indulge! Mission Bay has some of the sweetest treats in Auckland to celebrate with. Between Mõvenpick, Gelato New Zealand, KiwiYo and so many more options, there’s something sweet for everybody and you don’t have to stop at one!

JUNE 2021

Nature and Nosh:

Walking the Talk

93 “One of the main things I love about hiking is that anybody can do it,” says Kylie Rae, who founded North Island-based tour operator Nature and Nosh with husband Steve. “All’s you really need is a good pair of boots. Tramping keeps me grounded, and I especially appreciate it during times when I might be a little bit overwhelmed. It’s a great way to clear your head, to boost your mental health—there’s been a lot of research about it, but it’s always been something I’ve known intuitively. We’re so lucky in New Zealand, having so many easily accessible open spaces.” LAYING DOWN TRACKS It was while away from Aotearoa—wandering the hills of Chile, their mouths watering at the prospect of the post-hike local dish of chorrillana—that Kylie and Steve came up with the idea of establishing combined multi-day tramping and tastings tours around Waikato and the Coromandel. Rewarding walks are rewarded with the opportunity to sample the likes of local wines, gins, ice creams and cheeses, followed by a hot shower and plush bed in a boutique lodge. All walks are guided, with luggage taken care of—guests just need to bring their day packs and sense of adventure to the trails. “With the borders being closed, Kiwis have obviously been the only ones on our tours over the last season, and a surprising portion had never done any hiking in their lives. So I’m taking them out on their first day in brand new boots, which is really cool.” Pre-Covid, most of Kylie’s clients were from overseas, and she admits to being a little nervous when first taking out her countryfolk. “I thought that they're going to take a lot more impressing than the international visitors as our clean, green beautiful country sells itself in many ways. But I don’t know why I was so worried,

because there are so many spots that Kiwis haven’t explored and they’re really appreciative about having us as guides—not to mention the local boutique gin that always goes down a treat! It’s been really gratifying.” APPRECIATING AOTEAROA What has also been gratifying has been the opportunity to bring people together who perhaps wouldn’t usually otherwise get the chance to meet. “The funny thing is, if you book a hiking trip, I think that at a very basic level, you're already going to be connected with likeminded people. It has just been really lovely witnessing so many good people connect, exchanging email addresses and phone numbers at the end of the tours.” Has Covid compounded that back-to-basics mentality? “I think so. Many of our clients generally have that mindset anyway, an appreciation of the simple things in life, of a slower pace. I think that Covid has broadened that group. Nature is such a wonderful leveller and connector. On the trails, you might have a hunter and a doctor chatting in a deep and meaningful way that you wouldn’t get in a café in the city. When you’re hiking, the words just flow in an almost healing fashion, and you end up talking about things that you wouldn’t normally do with people you’ve only just met.” You’ve travelled all over, how do the New Zealand trails compare? “We have ticked a few continents off the list! But we’re so lucky here to have one of the most extensive networks of tracks in the world. Twenty percent of our country is protected conservation

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“At the moment, my two favourite walks are the Homunga Bay Track in Waihi, where you have a beautiful, pōhutukawa-clad coastline contrasting with the bush and the blue ocean; and the Tawarau Forest near Waitomo, a track we usually have all to ourselves. Towards the end there are limestone outcrops which are out of this world.”

land, and people don’t appreciate just who diverse our terrain is, in such a small geographical area.”

“The men just traipse along and see the beer and the wine at the end of the day and seem pretty happy!”

Do you have a favourite walk?

But for those that don’t want the blokes cramping their style, a neat offering is the women-only packages that usually attracts either solo hikers or groups who choose it as their annual girls’ getaway.

“It’s like picking a favourite child! At the moment, my two favourites are the Homunga Bay Track in Waihi, where you have a beautiful, pōhutukawa-clad coastline contrasting with the bush and the blue ocean; and the Tawarau Forest near Waitomo, a track we usually have all to ourselves. Towards the end there are limestone outcrops which are out of this world.” TOURS FOR ALL

Kylie had an outdoorsy upbringing, and chuckles that her twoyear-old is already a bush baby. With that in mind, Nature and Nosh offer private bespoke tours aimed at families with young kids that can be customised to include the likes of treasure hunts. “We don’t grumpy kids that feel as though they’re getting dragged along and then put off tramping for life!” She chuckles that although the tours generally attract a good mix of men and women, “100 percent women are the instigators and the planners”.

“It’s also ideal for women only just getting into hiking and lack the confidence to just get out there,” says Kylie. “They like the idea of a women's group because it's a safe space where they can connect with other women in the same kind of frame of mind. It’s a whole different experience with lots of giggles, not to mention counselling sessions—but in a good way! Also, new to Nature and Nosh are corporate packages in partnership with Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari. Billed as the country’s first ‘boardroom in the bush’, it’s an opportunity for team bonding and leadership exercises, with mindful hiking and food foraging opportunities. “This is also an opportunity for us to help out with conservation and the incredible work they’re doing there with native species,” says Kylie. “It’s something we’re really excited about.” Find out more at natureandnosh.co.nz

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Dreaming of the Tropics In the Cook Islands, there truly is something for everyone, from family fun in the sun to romantic getaways with that someone special.

Well, what an unprecedented year-and-a-half it has been! If you had asked us what we were expecting for the year ahead at the end of 2019, we never would have foreseen what was about to happen to our world and all of those who call it home. Through sheer determination and a team of five million working together, we New Zealanders can proudly say we have achieved what many nations around the world are desperate for (and rightly so), elimination in the community of this insidious virus, and a return to (relative) normality for its citizens. One of key factors in a return to normality, is the return of international travel, and with the travel bubble with the Cook Islands due to have come into effect from 17 May 2021, we, like many others, are dreaming of the tropics. Only a four-hour flight northeast of New Zealand, the Cook Islands form a group of 15 tropical islands, each surrounded by stunning turquoise lagoons, ringed with white sand beaches and filled with friendly locals, have long been a much loved vacation hot spot for us Kiwis. With borders that have been closed to all tourists since March 2020, the islands are ready and waiting for visitors to make their return. Our friends residing on Rarotonga, the ‘main island’, have proudly told us the island is looking better than ever (if possible!), with locals and the resorts themselves taking this time to dig into long planned renovation and rejuvenation work around the island. In fact, Pacific Resort Hotel Group, the Cook Islands leading independent collection of luxury and boutique beachfront resorts on Rarotonga and Aitutaki, has just recently announced the completion of a $10 million renovation project for

two of its resort complexes, Pacific Resort Rarotonga and Little Polynesian Resort. These upgrades have also boosted the star-ratings of the two resorts with the adults only Little Polynesian Resort now placed at five stars, and the family friendly Pacific Resort Rarotonga moving up to four-and-a-half stars. In the Cook Islands, there truly is something for everyone, from family fun in the sun to romantic getaways with that someone special. Our favourite things to do include exploring the islands on hire scooters (licenses are easy to get and make for a fabulous souvenir!) or with a convertible car; taking relaxing strolls on a multitude of beautiful beaches, indulging in a spa treatment, venturing out on one of the many snorkelling or fishing tours, or simply relishing a romantic beachfront dining experience under the stars. There are so many more activities to choose from though, from shopping at the vibrant Saturday markets, dirt bike and buggy excursions and night life tours in Rarotonga, to visiting the world famous One Foot Island to get your passport stamped and soak up the magical ambience, or perhaps kite surfing and bone fishing in Aitutaki; the list goes on… For family vacations, to romantic getaways, intrepid adventurers to those simply seeking maximum relaxation, whatever your reason for booking a much deserved and long-awaited tropical getaway to the stunning South Pacific, the beautiful Cook Islands and its people’s world famous ‘Kia Orana Spirit’ (and smiles), are ready to welcome you with open arms and open borders once again.

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The Electric

Generates a Buzz

JUNE 2021

Unlike other apartment complexes, The Electric, Kingsland’s latest development on the ridge at 445 New North Road will have a proudly unconventional, active facade that animates the street. Up above the ground level retail stores, balconies will be semienclosed and private behind movable screens nestled among lush climbing greenery.

The Electric’s architect Simon Woodall, a director of the award-winning practice Chow: Hill, says the design of the layouts and the apartment mix for 33 homes was the result of a collaborative process with Colliers, who researched the market and responded very specifically. The aim was to create high quality, beautiful spaces attuned to a diverse range of people who want access to the business, transport and social aspects of inner city Auckland. The Electric is based on the concept of ‘live differently’, acknowledging the variety of personalities that make up Kingsland.

Sydney-inspired

To achieve this, Simon and his team were inspired by bold, high profile, multi-residential developments around the Sydney foreshore, specifically those in Darling Harbour and the Hyde. “We wanted to produce a piece of design that simultaneously felt at home in Kingsland and yet stood out in the middle of a constantly evolving, energetic neighbourhood,” says Simon. “What I liked about the Sydney apartments, which I hadn’t really seen before, was the strong vertical rhythm of movement where lovely green moments gave relief across the elevation. There were people, sitting, watching and moving the outdoor screens which gave the opportunity to control their balcony environments. The street-face was constantly changing. These elements drew my attention as things I wanted to incorporate.” Without being flashy, the architecture is modern and self-assured, comfortable in its context but different to other buildings around it. But the big thing about it, says Simon is its flexibility though the apartments typically have a single aspect, facing one side or the other, offering views – either to Mt Eden and Eden Park, Owairaka and Mt Albert, or northwest to Western Springs and Arch Hill or with a long view to the Waitākere Ranges and the Upper Waitematā Harbour or back to the energy and vibrance of the street. “That’s the exciting thing about living here, the cafes, restaurants and the hospitality culture are all on your doorstep. And Eden Park and the train station are just around the corner,” says Simon.

Interchangeable outdoor spaces

Larger than normal, 2.5-metre deep balconies extend the bedrooms and living spaces outdoors and can be used year-round. They’re great places to entertain, says Simon. The only exception are the studios which look into a quiet, contemplative, Japanese inspired zen garden with a water feature. Just like their counterparts in Sydney, the apartments have either sliding or bifolding doors to patios and balconies which can be enclosed as sunrooms that add flexibility. “It’s all about giving choices,” Simon says. “They can be left open but it’s easy to slide the doors across for shade or shelter or when residents want to turn their backs on the vibrancy of the street.” Multiple floorplans of different sizes are designed to accommodate a variety of lifestyles. Ranging from 50-155 square metres, excluding terraces, layout options include studios, one, one with a multi-purpose room, two and three bedroom units. A rooftop garden penthouse of 667 square metres, including an extensive outdoor terrace, boasts 360-degree views over Auckland. That’s larger than a lot of the proportions of traditional homes in Kingsland and Grey Lynn, Simon points out.

Colliers’ project sales manager, Juliet Lichtenstein, says The Electric is being developed by the Cassidy family who have lived and worked in Kingsland since the 1980s.

By locals, for locals

“Over the decades, the neighbourhood evolved and the family found itself with an exciting opportunity to make a positive and lasting contribution to the advancing area while remaining true to the heritage spirit of Kingsland," she says. It’s not that Chow: Hill has replicated the old style of the neighbourhood. Far from it. The Electric feels very contemporary. “But we have done a really thorough study of the area and some of that language has been incorporated into the building, albeit in a modern interpretation, where “all eyes are on the street”. “We’re trying to make the street façade open so it’s a continuation of the shop frontage.” Inside, the apartments are modern but the colour and materials palette is neutral allowing personal belongings to take precedence. Two schemes will appeal to the design conscious with a choice of finishes – one more edgy than the other. Timber laminates unify the living spaces with bagged brick Intertenancy walls that add layers of texture and a point of difference. One-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments have single or tandem car parks and full height storage units are allocated for each. Spaces for bikes and motorbike parking bays are also available. The display suite will be open from June at 445 New North Road. Prices range from $695,000 to more than $2.75 million; the garden penthouse is POA. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2023 with purchasers taking up residence in early 2024. To learn more, check the website: theelectric.co.nz

History of Kingsland

In 1852 John McElwain purchased 22 hectares and received an adjoining 24 hectares from his brother George to farm in what is present-day Kingsland. Cabbage Tree Swamp Road was one of the original streets. For obvious reasons, the settlers appealed that title, and it became Kingsland Road. Population growth combined with rail and bus connections into the city by the early 1880s encouraged John McElwain to subdivide his farm. In 1882, 227 allotments were laid out. Kingsland Avenue — along with First, Second, Third and Fourth Avenues — provided road access to properties. Prices for sections in the subdivision ranged from £28-100. Buildings date predominantly from the Edwardian and the interwar periods. By 1903 trams serviced the area, and Kingsland was a well-established residential suburb. When the northwestern motorway cut through the suburb in the 1970s, it severed the cross streets that linked Kingsland to Arch Hill and Mt Eden. Bond St became the sole direct connection to these suburbs.

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Spend time with award winning Barfoot & Thompson premium real estate agent, Leila MacDonald, and within minutes you’ll learn you’re in the presence of a woman of substance. What you see is what you get – strong values, genuineness and congruency. In an industry where it’s the norm to flaunt sales data, Leila prefers to be more discrete. “It’s not the quantity sold, it’s the quality,” she says. “We don’t go on about what we’ve sold, it’s all about making the client happy and getting the best price.” You would never know that she is a ‘Hall of Fame’ recipient in her industry – the first agent ever to receive it in 90 years. Leila is shy to speak of herself and her accolades, however as a proud mother-of-three and a hands-on grandmother of six, once the discussion is turned to family it is a whole different story. According to Carolyn Vernon, branch manager of Barfoot & Thompson Remuera, for someone who has spent three decades at the top in the business, Leila has the work capacity of a 30-year-old with incredible market knowledge to match. “Her whole ethos is family-based too,” Carolyn says. “It’s non-negotiable that every Thursday night Leila and David with their entire family have dinner together – from teenagers to adults they all get together to enjoy Leila's specially cooked meals.” It’s clear that relationships are very important to the MacDonalds — a value that’s strongly embedded in the family DNA. So is a passion and aptitude for the residential market — it’s intergenerational. First her husband Angus, a former missionary became an agent, then Leila closed her antique store to follow suit over 30 years ago. Leila individually held #1 in the Remuera Office for 25 Years, and #1 in all of Barfoot & Thompson for 13 years. Now their son, David with a successful real estate career of his own has united with his mother. Leila and David both chose to work within the Barfoot & Thompson brand because it is a family orientated business, that holds strong family values similar to their own. Together the duo has proven to be an impressive combination by selling some of the most landmark properties in Remuera. For both it’s all about serving clients with integrity and honesty. “It’s not just about a transaction sale, selling homes is emotional and affects the whole family.” she says. Leila credits her maternal Lebanese grandmother for instilling bedrock values and principles. “She was very blackand-white.” Then she recounts a story about giving advice to a client knowingly to lose a sale. Leila’s honest, straight up feedback paid unexpected dividends.

Leila & David's most recent achievements for the FY 2021, were: #5 Sales Partnership in all of Barfoot & Thompson, and #2 Sales Partnership in the Eastern Suburbs Region

Asked what home means and Leila says: “Loving and caring for each other is most important. Making sure whatever problem they’ve got, you’re always there for them and will support them” It doesn’t take much to see that this philosophy anchored from a foundation based on family is also extended to clients.

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Planting A Winter Garden For many, winter is a time to step away from the garden once the general chores are done. But if you long for a bit of life and colour in the garden over the cooler period, many different plants thrive in winter. Here are some of our top suggestions. NANDINA Also known as ‘heavenly bamboo’, nandina are evergreen shrubs that come in various colours. Many, like the firepower variety, change colour to a deep red as temperatures cool. Plant in pots or the garden in free-draining soil rich in organic matter. BROWN/SCENTED BORONIA Blooming from winter to spring, brown boronias are small evergreen shrubs that bear highly scented, brown-coloured, bell-shaped flowers. It is said that some people can smell them far more than others. They are excellent as cut flowers and are ideal for native gardens—plant in full sun in free-draining soil.

HEUCHERA Also known as ‘coral bells’, these evergreen perennials come in an exciting range of colourful leaves. The nickname coral bell refers to their small, sweet flowers hung like bells on each flower stalk. Best planted in part sun, they are easy-care, with little maintenance needed. CYCLAMEN An easy-care perennial plant that is perfect for a beginner gardener! Plant in shaded to partly shaded areas in pots or the garden. A drop in temperature triggers them to bloom, filling spaces with red, white, pink and purple flowers. When flowers finish, pluck the seed heads gently off the tubers to encourage more growth. HANGING BASKETS Along with the miniture cyclamen, you can also fill your winter hanging baskets with stock, pansies, viola, alyssum, calendula and polyanthus.

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Our Story

Dave Lincoln & Luke Jones Dave Lincoln and Luke Jones met in high school and have remained best friends ever since, recently starting their own spirits company, Honest, during the global pandemic. Words — Melanie Dower Photography — Left: @kiln.studio, Right: @Michaelmaresciaphotography

JUNE 2021

Luke

Luke and I first met in third form. I say that he bullied me and he says I bullied him, but we properly met in fourth form on our way to school camp. We sat next to each other on the bus and listened to Eminem on my CD player and our friendship blossomed from there.

Dave and I became best mates when we sat on the bus from fourth form camp together. It was a six-hour trip and Dave had an iPod, so we had a headphone each and listened to music the whole way home. He will say I bullied him in third form, which I definitely did not.

We lived close to each other and had a good bunch of mates and we both thought we were pretty funny, so we bonded over that. After high school we both went to Wellington to study, until I moved to Dunedin two years later. We kept in touch and were close mates even when we weren’t living in the same city.

Through high school we were best mates and we both decided to study creative arts. Later, I moved to Melbourne and he invited me to go travelling in Europe with him and two friends. I didn’t think twice. He said, “We’re moving to London at the end of it,” and I was like, “Even better, let’s do it.”

When Covid started, Luke lost his contract as a graphic designer and I was working 10 hours a week max, so we both had some spare time. He messaged me and said, “What if we started a rum company?” I didn’t say much, but went away, did a bit of research and after two weeks I went back to him with this twopage plan about how we could make it work.

Eventually his visa ended but I stayed for another three years and then Covid happened and I lost my contract. I was flicking through Instagram when I saw a still, so I messaged Dave and asked, “What are your thoughts about starting a rum company?” Two weeks went by and then I got this two-page long thread from him about how we could start.

I think the real backbone of our business is we are good mates and have the same mindset about a lot of things, but we appreciate each other’s feedback. We cross over quite a bit in our roles, but I’ve got more of a strategic mind, and he’s more creative, so it works in harmony.

We both love this job so much that it doesn’t feel like work. With a business you have to trust someone wholeheartedly, and I 100 percent know that Dave’s got my back.

We’ve both grown up and matured over the years. We used to be quite mischievous and got ourselves into a bit of trouble, but I think Luke kind of grew up a little bit, as did I. He’s become a very caring person. He’s smart, creative, sporty and he’s a really great friend. He’s always got your back, no matter what.

He is possibly the funniest person I’ve ever met and he’s really caring as well. He remembers if you’re going to see someone and he asks you how that person is. He cares a lot about people, but on the other side, he’s also very cheeky. I feel very lucky that I’ve been able to start a business with Dave, because if we weren’t working together, we’d be hanging out, and it just so happens we are being productive with our hangout time. Every day is a pleasure to work with someone like that. I’ll never have another mate as good as Dave.

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TIME TO SPARKLE

Words—Angie Atkinson The Wine Writer

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It’s the weekend and you’re off to a party, or a dinner at a friend’s house or maybe you’re just heading home after a long week and Kool & the Gang are singing, “Celebrate good times, come on” in your head as you toe tap your way out the door. Standing in front of a sea of sparkling wine at your local wine shop your mouth goes dry, which one do you buy? The really expensive one because that’s going to be the best one, right? The prosecco because you heard it was in fashion, wait was that last year? Or the one with the pretty label because you can put it on Instagram? There is a sea of gorgeous bubbles out there and we are fortunate enough to have many made right here in New Zealand.

Méthode Marlborough is a collection of sparkling wine producers dedicated to making delicious, superior quality sparkling wine. Made in the traditional method as they do in Champagne, with the same grape varieties and with a minimum of 18 months ageing before disgorgement, you will find many familiar brands are members of this elite club. Celebrating the inaugural Méthode Marlborough Day in March of this year, the producers put on a fantastic progressive evening of sparkling wine, fine food and entertainment, and at Spy Valley’s cellar door there was even a bubble machine! I was treated to a fantastic tasting and these are a few of my favourites below.

ANGIE'S FAVOURITES Louis Vavasour LV Méthode Traditionelle NV $55

No 1 Family Estate Cuvée Virginie 2016 $98

Hunter’s Mirumiru Rosé NV $35

Slightly golden in colour with aromas of freshly baked bread with apple, and vanilla pod and underlying floral notes. The palate has a lot of weight, red apple and hints of ripe citrus with a softly rounded but vigorous bead and a long heady autolytic finish. Bold and daring!

Gorgeous sweet vanilla, toasted brioche, ripe white peach and fresh honeycomb on the nose. A crisp, dry palate with fine persistent bubbles, apple and stone fruit flavours and lovely hints of red berries with a salt lick mineral quality on the finish. Refined and complex!

Pretty pale pink with a stunning silvery hue. Aromas of red cherry, raspberry, apple blossom and wet stone minerals on the nose. A lovely, dry palate filled with red fruit and citrus notes with light autolytic characters on the finish. Yes way rosé!

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Its lightness in colour and hints of intense fresh rich fruit is teamed up with aromas of delicate flavours and soft but firm tannins. This is a wine that holds its own. Serve with beef, lamb, pork and pizza.

Light on the palate, this dry and refreshing fruit driven varietal makes this the perfect food and wine match. Best served with grilled chicken, pork, fennel sausages, lamb, Asian dishes. Even better with feta and goat cheese.

Until the early seventies, Marlborough was a sheep grazing region with little else to offer other than growing fruit and vegetables. Even with low land values the risk of planting grapes was fraught with danger as the uncertainty of failure. Enter Ivan and Amanda Yukich Croatian immigrants who were the first to plant grapes in 1973 under the Montana label (now Brancott Estate). With their first vintage a mixed success most of the vines were replaced with sauvignon blanc and pinot noir in the hope that with the colder climate, sunny days and crisp nights they would be rewarded with vibrant wines. In 1979 the first sauvignon blanc was produced which changed the face of the region forever. Marlborough today is unmistakably our most famous wine country with more than 130 wineries and 40 cellar doors producing some of the finest award-winning wines in the world. Of all the wineries Brancott Estate is the region's original modern-day vineyard and with its stunning architecture cellar door and restaurant wine lovers are provided with wine tasting and dining experiences that will charm you. Reflecting true individually, Brancott’s latest series of reserves are well-priced and will not disappoint.

’20 Brancott Estate Reserve sauvignon blanc $20 This food-friendly clean and fresh wine is balanced with ripe citrus herbaceous flavours and complemented with a crisp acidity that sets the scene. Serve with seafood, chicken, turkey, salmon, pork and summer salads.

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A medium bodied offdry ripe fruity wine with great depth oozing with concentrated fruit giving a lingering finish on the palate. Great when served with fish, seafood, chicken, veal, pork and spicy Asian dishes.

The fresh and succulent citrus fruit is underlined with well-managed oak and a rich texture making this an affordable easy drinking wine. Serve with fish, seared seafood, chicken risotto, pork and veal.

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Precision and attention to detail make Omata Estate’s cuisine some of Russell’s most interesting. There is respect for the individuality of flavours, be it a hot loaf ($14), baked focaccia in a wood fired pizza oven with garlic and caramelised onion, a cheese board ($40), with a selection of local award winning cheeses served with crackers and condiments, a seafood platter ($50), a harvest of the sea with marinated mussels, smoked salmon, smoked fish dip complimented with an assortment of antipasto, crackers and bread and the kitchen platter ($50), a collection of local award winning cheeses, meats, antipasto, dips ,crackers and bread.

There are many good things about this place. Whether it's alfresco lunch out on the lawn amongst three hectares of vines, or in the restaurant, the focus is on the food with a careful hand to produce true delights.

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Omata Estate has morphed from a casual bistro to something even more rewarding with a wide selection of classic wood-fired pizzas ($14 to $24). Traditionalists will find the tried-and-trusted to be simple, honest and firmly rooted with Italian tradition. We opted for the “hole in the rock”, prawns, mussels, anchovies, red onion, parsley, mozzarella and parmesan. The last time we tasted a pizza this good was in Positano, Italy.

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Although the wine list is limited you will find plenty of complimentary drops where you can take your pick from chardonnay, pinot gris, viognier, rose and a heavy hitting syrah. We ordered a paddle of four wines ($15) consisting of chardonnay, pinot gris, rose and syrah which proved to be more than a pleasurable package. And the verdict? Omata Estate is a shining light full of happy diners and wine lovers that packs out at weekends. It’s deservedly one of the most popular eateries in town and an experience worth seeking out. Attentive service keep things nicely grounded.

Omata Estate Vineyard and Kitchen 212 Aucks Road, Russell. Licensed. Lunch five days from Thursday-Monday 09 403 8007 | omata.co.nz

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Neudorf Black Garlic

Based in the sunny Tasman region of New Zealand, husband-andwife duo Noël and Teena produce a gourmet range of black garlic with exceptional flavour. What is the difference between black garlic and regular garlic? The difference is in the flavour since black garlic actually begins life as regular white garlic. Black garlic has been a part of Asian diets for hundreds of years. It is made by slow-cooking white garlic for weeks at a time. Our black garlic starts life as New Zealand grown white garlic. It is slowcooked for 6-8 weeks. During that time the garlic slowly caramelises through to black. It is important to know that nothing is added during the cooking process. What does black garlic taste like? Because it is the garlic sugars that have caramelised, black garlic is sweet and savoury all at the same time. It is a deep, rich umami flavour. Good black garlic will have notes of caramel, balsamic and tamarind. Is it true that you won’t get garlic breath? How? Yes, this is one of the best things about black garlic! The flavour will sit on your NEU D O R F B LAC K .C O.N Z

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tongue for a bit, but it won’t stay on your breath. The compounds that cause garlic breath are cooked out at the start of the cooking process. The temperature used is low, around 70°C, so the goodness naturally inherent in garlic is still retained. What delicious ideas do you have for eating black garlic? One of the easiest ways to enjoy black garlic is on a cheeseboard. Open the jar and spread it on a cracker with your favourite cheese. For breakfast try some black garlic on your avocado toast or even stir a bit through your scrambled eggs. It is a versatile ingredient that adds flavour to such a variety of dishes. If you add it to a stir fry or bolognese sauce, add it near the end of the cooking process. You can still use regular garlic as you normally would, but try adding black garlic to your favourite dishes for a deep rich flavour that only black garlic can give. The world-renowned chef Ottolenghi says that black garlic should be one of the 10 staples in a kitchen that cares about flavour. We couldn’t agree more!

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The Art of June WORD S —AI MÉ E R ALF I NI

Katherine Throne, Complexities of Time. Courtesy of Sanderson Contemporary

It’s getting colder, which means it’s time to lean into the warmth of the arts. This month Auckland’s cultural calendar is radiating with soul warming experiences. Some of our favourites are:

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Shahriar Asdollah-Zadeh, Pale Blue Dot. Courtesy of Trish Clark Gallery

JUNE 2021

15 June–11 July

In The Garden In The Garden, at Sanderson Contemporary, presents the thickly textured garden blooms of Katherine Throne. This new suite of works focuses on gardens near the artist’s home. “Large canvases of rambling gardens express an undeniable sense of optimism and freedom. Painted in thick layers of oil paint, cascading roses and tangles of wildflowers seemingly burst off the canvas and into the viewer’s space” – Sanderson Contemporary “Flowers seem to be such a wonderful metaphor for the human spirit – the loud and gregarious say take me as I am, while the shady and quiet are just as happy going about their business. They are what they are and they don’t give a damn what anyone else thinks, yet they exist and thrive as a supportive community. We can learn a lot from them.” – Katherine Throne, artist

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On until 26 June

Light Dot Colour Light Dot Colour, on at Trish Clark Gallery presents the work of Shahriar Asdollah-Zadeh, a new artist to the gallery’s stable. Asdollah-Zadeh’s work addresses concepts of the human condition and interrogates hybrid and diasporic identities and humanity’s migrations.

For Katherine, painting the flower is celebrating and championing all that’s feminine – the beautiful, the emotive and our connection with the earth. sanderson.co.nz

His current research is focused on dichotomies of place/ displacement, diaspora/migration, borders/liminality, experience/memory and the intersections between our collective environments and the transmission of knowledge. trishclark.co.nz

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On until 3 July

They covered the house in stories

Time Drag

They covered the house in stories is on at Te Tuhi. Curated by Amy Weng the exhibition features the work by artists; Bridget Reweti, Eleanor Cooper, George Watson and Xin Cheng.

Time Drag, at Anna Miles Gallery features the work of Edith Amituanai, Allan McDonald, Haru Sameshima and Solomon Mortimer. Curated by Allan McDonald this group show is sure to impress. Photographer Solomon Mortimer will be presenting The Complete Interrogations of the Suited Figure – a fantastic photographic series in nine parts – all images of mens’ hands photographed on Shortland St, Auckland. Très cool. annamilesgallery.com

This exhibition explores notions of land and place through the ecological and literary imagination. Featuring newly commissioned works by Xin Cheng, Eleanor Cooper, Bridget Reweti and George Watson, the show embraces narrative multiplicity, examining sites of occupation to reveal the interdependence of Tāmaki’s waterway ecosystems and the lingering gaze of colonialism upon the landscape in Aotearoa and beyond. tetuhi.art

ART & ABOUT

Jeweller Mutation. From Wrought Material. Courtesy of Monster Valley

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Wrought Material

The Colour Before Colour

Wrought Material, a group show at Monster Valley. If you’ve been looking for a fresh collection of avant-garde artists to discover, then lock this in your diary. Wrought Material celebrates the intersections of underground music and visual art from Aotearoa and abroad. Featuring 33 artists in total, with 30% of proceeds donated to Shakti Youth, there’s something for everyone. monstervalley.co.nz

The Colour Before Colour, an exhibition of new work by Andrea Bolima is on at Föenander Gallery. Inspired from memory and the natural world, Bolima’s paintings stylistically reside between abstraction and representation, through her work she creates space for sensation. The artist uses colour and form to trigger memories of unspecific moments and places. What will they evoke within you? foenandergalleries.co.nz

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UPCOMING EXHIBITION

The Untold Stories of Tim Jones

Contemporary abstract artist, Tim Jones’ work is held in private collections and prestigious public placements both here and abroad. His distinctive paintings emerge from the canvas in bursts of fluid, dynamic expression. Ahead of his upcoming solo exhibition, Untold Stories, at Parnell Gallery, we delved deeper into Tim’s life and practice.

What keeps you engaged and reenergised when you’re producing exhibition works?

Nature and a connection to the earth are most important to me. As we have two very young children, sleep is at a premium and we have less free time for those other things we love—beach life, diving, camping, surfing, snowboarding. The city can be a bit hectic so I get out as much as I can, and that is where I fuel up on inspiration and re-energise. The ocean is my main source of joy and connection, it levels me out and drowns out the noise so I can see clearly what is true and important. I think for the upcoming exhibition I have been drawing on my memories, perhaps more than normal. I have been recalling the things that have touched my soul and nurtured me in the past and drawing on them to guide me in the creation process.

What would we find in your own personal art collection and are there any themes to the influences behind your choices and collection?

My influences are quite broad, for example I love to look at the masters of the renaissance and impressionist periods for colour palette inspiration. I also have a varied collection of artworks at home. One of my favourite prints is by Joram Roukes, a modern surrealist crossed with street art. Another piece I have in a similar vein is an original by a friend and fellow artist Joel Hart. We also have a beautiful line drawing by Donna Marie-Patterson.

If you were not an artist, what would your career be?

I have been fortunate in my life to have done and experienced so many things, from corporate London to the superyacht industry. It has truly been a varied and exciting journey for me. If I wasn’t a visual artist, my other dream job would be to be involved in the music industry. When I was younger, I was engaged in the music scene, DJ’ing. It would have been great to have gone down the path of learning more on the production side of music. Like art, I feel as though music has a great ability to reach peopl, and that is something I love. Untold Stories will be on display at Parnell Gallery from 15-29 June View all exhibition works online now at parnellgallery.co.nz

A Brush with Greatness Words — Jamie Christian Desplaces

Celebrating her 70th year, Susan Te Kahurangi King is an ever more-celebrated contemporary artist, exhibited in Aotearoa and as far afield as London, Paris, and New York. The second of 12 siblings, Susan was three years old when she began to withdraw from speaking; by eight years old she was mute. But it wasn’t until many years later that it was discovered that she had autism.

Although told before my arrival that Susan does not speak, read, or use sign language, it’s still strangely disconcerting when the artist enters the studio without the slightest flicker of acknowledgement. Hunched over a hiking pole, Susan strides with great purpose and with laser-like focus rifles through her materials, drawings, and paintings—works all in various stages of completion. “She has her ritual, she does the rounds, making sure the drawers are shut and the taps lined up in a certain way,” says Susan’s sister, Petita Cole, who manages the artist’s career and takes care of her while she’s in Auckland (her permanent home is Hamilton where she lives with another sister, Wendy). Susan takes a seat and silently begins to paint. For the past year or so, Susan has been working with fellow artist and master printmaker John Pusateri at his Auckland Print Studio, using an age-old process called lithography that incorporates weighty limestone tablets of the kind you’d imagine the Ten Commandments to be written upon.

A conductor, in complete control

Fairly unchanged since its 18th-century inception, lithography— from the Ancient Greek ‘to write on stone’—involves using a limestone tablet (or metal plate) to print artwork (or text) onto paper. Using an oil-based pencil, crayon or ink, the artist sketches directly onto the stone, which is then treated with chemicals and moistened with water before being squeezed through a printing press along with a sheet of cotton paper. The oily image on the stone is inked up, with the negative areas repelled by the water leaving a mirror image of the sketch upon the paper upon which the artist can then work. Once a limited run of prints is complete, the slabs are repurposed, a process that involves manually grinding the previous image from the surface, the use of a giant metal disc, and more chemical treatments. It’s an arduous task, and John jokes that sometimes he can’t keep up with the speed at which Susan works.

She won’t draw to order, she does it entirely for herself.

What also sets Susan’s approach apart from that of other artists he collaborates with is that she will often incorporate imperfections within the slabs into her drawings. Today she starts a fresh print, but rather than fill the interior pattern, she begins by shading the border with bluey green—a first. John says that Susan’s linework is masterful, while Petita describes her sister as “a conductor, in complete control”. Susan’s face never lifts from the paper for the entire time that we all talk, her attentive sister and collaborator keep a close, protective eye on her and her work. When the artist reaches the left-hand side of her print, her arm is partially obstructed by the small gaggle of paint pots. But rather than move them, or adjust her position, Susan contorts her arm and continues, making way for the pots, until Petita notices and slides them away. “This experience at the print studio has been so fantastic for Susan, she’s never done anything like it before,” says Petita. “It’s a great opportunity to explore new mediums, meet and interact with others, and to experience a sense of achievement, culminating with the exhibition at the Auckland Art Fair and a wonderful portfolio of lithographic prints.” Collaborating with Susan, says John, has been a highlight

of his career, while his interns have been greatly inspired by witnessing Susan at work. I ask Petita if she believes her sister attempts to speak through her art. “It's hard to know. She clearly gains pleasure in expressing herself through art. Whether she conveys meaning in her drawings explicitly or intentionally, we can't be sure, but it does happen." Susan has even been known to draw with a white pencil on white paper, and a black pencil on black, “as if searching for privacy”. Petita recalls a “magical afternoon” at the studio when Susan was colouring a print with the shades of a sunset. Birdsong was soon replaced by the distant clap of thunder as an electric storm rolled in over the horizon. Petita grabbed her phone and threw open the doors to capture the natural light and sounds of the storm set to Susan’s sunny painting. A red leaf blew in across the painting, “but the thunder, it never came”. It’s time for me to leave and I thank Susan for letting me visit and allowing me to watch her paint. But of course, she doesn’t look up from her desk; lost in the process of creating her latest masterpiece, and perhaps, who knows, a world all of her own.

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Somewhere Else, oil and acrylic on canvas, 152 x 101cm

Philippa Blair is one of New Zealand’s foremost abstract painters. Her paintings are composed of life and fire, they are colour explosions, the lines, loops, drips and minglings are a bravura orchestration of excitement, control and expertise built up over a lifetime. Her recent works reveal an artist at the top of her form — unbridled and running at full gallop.

long and distinguished career. For the past 45 years, she has exhibited regularly, from early shows across New Zealand in the 1970s, to international solo exhibitions in New York in the 1980s, and significant museum exhibitions and teaching positions in the 1990s in Los Angeles, a city that became her home for 20 years (1995-2014).

Despite Covid, despite her 76 years, Philippa Blair is a powerhouse of energy and this show is testament to her

In 2020, Philippa was the subject of a major survey exhibition at Te Uru Contemporary Gallery, Waitakere.

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Russian artist Markus Martinovich was still a baby when he began having seizures and was diagnosed with epilepsy and autism. Doctors told his mother, Natalya Isayeva, that his prognosis was so dire it would be best to put him into a care home, but she outright refused. Now 14 years old, Markus’s paintings sell for tens of thousands of dollars around the world, with proceeds going to good causes. WORD S — JAMI E C H R I STIAN DES P LAC ES

Bochavar believes it’s because “we have another language” allowing for expression in multiple ways, but for Markus, “this is his only language”. Astonishingly, autism has only been recognised as a condition since the mid-20th century—it was once even thought of either as a type of schizophrenia that impacted children raised by cold or distant parents, and later, a developmental disorder. Then, pioneering research by AustrianAmerican psychiatrist and physician, Leo Kanner, in 1943, talked of children with “extreme autistic aloneness”, “delayed echolalia” and “obsessive desire for the maintenance of sameness”. Kanner also concluded that it was not uncommon for the youngsters to be in possession of impressive memory and intelligence.

marks, the feel of things, the seeing of shapes and patterns in things.”

We now know that those with autism are in fact 10 times more likely to have genius-level abilities than the rest of the population—a condition known as ‘savant syndrome’. Through movies such as A Beautiful Mind and Rain Man, most associate savants with feats of extraordinary recall or mathematics, but prodigious talent in the arts such as music and painting are also common. And like so many aspects of autism, what compels such souls to embark on these creative endeavours, can be difficult to pin down.

However — much to the disappointment of his many fans — Markus’s mum says that there is no reason to his work, rather he simply sees art “as a game”, which is hard to believe when considering the subject and the substance of his creations. When he first began drawing, Natalya was “astonished” by his talent and his insight, expecting a doodling of a house with a tree and a garden, the then 6-year-old said that he was painting “the shadow of a mother in the window”. “Oh my God, such a complex thing,” beams the proud mum to the BBC. “When I looked at the first draft it was so amazing— simple, but perfect composition.”

“Everything around me inspires to create art,” Kay Aitch tells Jill Mullin, author of Drawing Autism, a celebration of the work of dozens of autistic artists from around the world. “What inspires me about creating art is the process of making

With an almost superhuman ocular capacity, Jessica Park refers to the seven shades of black—along with nine shades of green, and five shades of violet, among others—in reference to her work. Shades, she says, are applied according to "a diagram that she holds in her mind from the beginning"; while another artist, Donna Williams reflects that her evocative paintings of figures with blank faces “express my world as a face-blind person”.

Upon being exhibited at Moscow’s Solyanka State Gallery, director

Katya Bochavar, who is also an artist, says that “some very famous painters” were amazed by Markus’s “strong personality”, and wondered why they couldn’t paint like that. Bochavar believes it’s because “we have another language” allowing for expression in multiple ways, but for Markus, “this is his only language”. And the teenager’s talents stretch way beyond painting. “He does sound art, video, photography, site-specific installations, graphic works…” Bochavar tells the Moscow Times. “…it’s a rare artist who works in so many genres. He can do it because for him, art is a game He doesn’t think, ‘What genre should I use?’ What am I doing?’ He just does it.” Among Markus’s most revered works is an installation that comprises a collection of all-white rooms, whose allwhite walls and furnishings are adorned with the words: ‘I’m here. I’m here with you’, scrawled in black. They are the words that Markus’s mum has uttered to him since infanthood as she holds him following a fall, a bad dream, or a seizure. “It’s a phrase that protects him,” she says,” So that he knows that he’s not alone when this terrible thing happens. It could be applied to every person in the world— there is nobody who wouldn’t like to be taken care of.”

What's Onin June WORDS—BELLA SAMPSON

3—20 JUNE

Auckland-Wide

Auckland Photography Festival Auckland Photography festival has always been an inspiring treat – and this year is no different. The theme is ‘Isolation’, it explores Covid-19’s impact on NZ and international communities, challenging photographers to navigate and encapsulate what isolation is and how we emerge from it. See Julie Fullerton Batten’s award-winning cinematic Looking Out from Within focused on the people of London and the late Lene Marie Fossen’s The Gatekeeper series – which chronicles her own struggles with mental health. Another highlight is Lockdown, which features Aucklanders' images recorded during Level 4 lockdown. Image Credit—Wara Bullôt At Studio One Toi Tū

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10—12 JUNE Bruce Mason Centre

Pink Floyd Experience

If you’re a fan of Pink Floyd, this show is definitely a must see! Experience Pink Floyd's iconic Animals and The Wall albums on another level. The team behind the Pink Floyd Experience bring forward an emotionally charged, dramatic presentation. Featuring impressive graphics, light work and a team of talented musicians, you’ll feel like you’re in an immersive music video.

10—23 JUNE Auckland-Wide

2021 French Film Festival Aotearoa

On bringing the latest and greatest French flicks to our cinema screens, Fergus Grady says: "We are all about bringing a world of stories to our corner of the Pacific and we’re thrilled to be bringing the best of French film to New Zealand cinema goers.” The programme has been designed to take audiences on an incredible journey through cinéma français, showcasing the crème de la crème of French cinema and its filmmakers. From comedies and thrillers, to dramas and documentaries, the 2021 French Film Festival Aotearoa is a proud celebration of French culture and storytelling.

18—19 JUNE Shed 10

Winetopia

Just in case the name wasn’t enough of a selling point, Winetopia is a celebration towards 50 of New Zealand’s best wineries. The day is filled with expert talks, experience and, naturally; tastings. Find a new favourite, try the classics and learn more about internationally acclaimed wine, grown in our backyard.

19—21 JUNE Herald Theatre

Barrier Ninja/ Sorry for your Loss

This Matariki, catch two inspiring solo performances back-to-back from these immensely talented wāhine. Barrier Ninja is documentary theatre, Fran Kewene, the playwright, conducted countless interviews with health practitioners and patients to capture the authentic voice and perspective for her writing. The play creates a portrait of the issues in our current health system for Māori and has been an educational tool for over 1,000 medical students. Sorry for your Loss follows the autobiographical story of a young woman (Cian Parker) who suddenly meets her father and a branch of her family she never knew. Set in the '90s, this story is the perfect combination of charming, heartfelt and hilarious.

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Ponsonby Central MidWinter Market

Ponsonby Central’s Mid-Winter Market is a celebration of local highquality and unique homewares, fashion, accessories, jewellery, ceramics and gifts. The market runs from 10am-3pm in The Sapphire Room, conveniently located right by some fantastic brunch spots.

The Lion King

Gooo to spark arenaaaa, soooo you can learn the words to that song. The world’s favourite musical event The Lion King and the classic multifarious song ‘Circle of Life’ will finally be hitting our shores, from 24 June-18 July. The fantastic two-and-a-half hour musical is guaranteed fun for all ages.

Sci-fi movies at the Stardome

A night out under the stars (both film and projected) minus the winter chill? Ideal. The Auckland Stardome is showing a sci-fi film monthly against the stars, in their state-of-the art planetarium theatre. Recline back in their comfy chairs, with your free popcorn, and enjoy this otherworldly event.

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On Air, Doing Good Since commencing operations in 1979, Radio Lollipop has become a trusted partner, sought after by leading children’s hospitals in the UK, Australia, New Zealand (since 1992), the USA and, more recently, South Africa. Radio Lollipop has now delivered care, comfort, play and entertainment to over 40 hospitals, and currently operates teams in 36 hospitals across six countries. WO RD S — JAMIE CHRISTIAN DESP L ACES

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“All day the children are dealing with nurses and doctors, and often procedures,” says Puja, “so they’re so thrilled to have people that just come to sit and chat with them.”

The charity has positively interacted with well over 11 million children and an equal number of their siblings in hospitals around the world, and today more than 1,400 trained Radio Lollipop volunteers support over half-a-million children in hospital annually. Radio Lollipop’s unique combination of play, humour, music, arts and crafts, storytelling, broadcasting and one-to-one engagement has resulted in ‘happier children, happier families, less stressed staff and a lower level of medication. meaning faster recovery’. Everyone benefits, including hospital administration budgets! Auckland-based director of Radio Lollipop New Zealand, Angela Mackie, tells Verve: “We are currently broadcasting at Starship Children's Hospital in Auckland, Waipapa Hospital in Christchurch, and have teams of volunteers based at KidzFirst, Whangarei and Waitākere hospitals. The New Zealand Board are presently reviewing opportunities to expand their services to operate in other areas around the country so as to reach every child in hospital.” Big-hearted volunteers dedicate three hours, one night a week. Combined, it provides company and entertainment for the kids up to five nights every week—and there’s always room for more. It’s an especially meaningful experience for Sarah Morrison who enjoyed Radio Lollipop first-hand when she was in hospital as a child. She loves volunteering for the organisation so much that she’s now been doing it for 14 years, with roles including chair of the management team and radio presenter, as well as having visited Radio Lollipop stations around the world. “When I was six years old, I was in hospital for a few days, and I remember feeling quite bored and grumpy!” she recalls. “I remember they came to my bedside and were telling jokes and making me laugh. I went down to the studio and chose a song and it just made my time in hospital a lot more fun.” Rather than volunteers having designated roles, “everyone chips in”, helping out both on the wards and in the studio—though there is a little more training required for those wanting to DJ in order to “learn how to push all of the buttons and whatnot!” Puja Jinu, who is studying medicine, has been volunteering with the group since 2019. She serves as the programme controller and a radio presenter and is responsible for booking guests. “I heard about Radio Lollipop from a friend during my first year at uni,” she says. “I’ve always loved kids but had never had the opportunity to work with them before, apart from babysitting.”

The doctor-to-be admits that she was a little apprehensive about how easy it would be to interact with the poorly kids on the wards at first, but they, along with the team of volunteers, soon put her at ease. “All day the children are dealing with nurses and doctors, and often procedures,” says Puja, “so they’re so thrilled to have people that just come to sit and chat with them.” Sarah, who’s a primary school teacher by day, remembers one young boy’s first night in hospital who was feeling particularly down, and his worried parents sitting next to him. “We told him that we were making some really cool crafts, including a guitar, but his mum said that he’s probably not feeling up to it as he was lying down and didn’t want to sit up. We offered to help him out, so he was lying on his side and drawing. Then he asked the bed to put up a little, then a little bit more, and within 15 minutes he was sitting right up with a tray across his lap, chatting about his guitar and what songs he would play. His parents were so happy. It’s moments like that that make it so worthwhile.” Puja says that every week there are wonderful new experiences, but, similarly, she gets the biggest kick from adding a little sunshine to a child’s otherwise gloomy day. “Volunteering there has definitely enabled me to grow as well,” she adds. “Everyone is so different, from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a love for the kids and a desire to put smiles on their faces. We all get along so well that going in becomes almost like a family gathering—it’s such a wonderful environment to be part of.”

GET CONNECTED • Keep up-to-date with all of the latest Radio Lollipop news and events, or find out how you can help, on Facebook or Instagram @radiolollipopnz • Visit the Radio Lollipop fundraising page at: givealittle. co.nz/cause/donate-a-book-to-a-child-in-hospital • Check out the volunteer-written song, ‘Moments Matter’ on Radio Lollipop’s YouTube page • Find out more at radiolollipop.co.nz

Box Office New Zealand’s international documentary festival Doc Edge is back for its 16th year to present a jam-packed programme of over 80 feature length and short documentaries for Kiwis to feast their eyes and minds on. The festival will have screenings in Auckland at Skycity theatre on 3–7 June and at The Civic on 10–13 June, as well as online from 4 June–11 July with films exploring humanity, earth and even space.

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The Garden of Evil

Debut feature film from director Alistair Harding, journey with one Kiwi man as he attempts to use only his muscle-power to travel 12,000km from Singapore to New Zealand, a feat never previously attempted.

From director Larry Keating, delve into the mysterious stories of NZ yachting hero and environmentalist, Sir Peter Blake and eco-warrior, Captain Pete Bethune as a catalyst to explore corruption in the Amazon.

The Rossellinis

Lift Like a Girl

Alessandro Rossellini, the eldest grandson of legendary film director Roberto Rossellini, assembles a witty portrayal of the bittersweet lives of his much-celebrated family dynasty in his first ever feature film.

Travel to a busy, noisy street corner in Alexandria with filmmaker Mayye Zayed. A seemingly vacant corner lot surrounded by chain-link fencing is the training site of Egypt’s most elite champions – female weightlifters.

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Yer Old Faither

Leading the programme is the highly anticipated HBO doco Tina, the ultimate celebration of global superstar, Tina Turner, and an intimate portrait of the woman who overcame extreme adversity to define her career and legacy on her own terms. From Oscar-winning filmmakers T.J. Martin and Daniel Lindsay (Undefeated).

From world-renowned documentary guru Heather Croall, this film is an affectionate portrait of one man and his passions, revealed through his daughter’s eyes. Doc Edge is also honouring Croall as the recipient of the 2021 Doc Edge Superhero Award, which recognises her outstanding contribution to documentary.

For the full Doc Edge programme and more information on the 2021 festival, visit docedge.nz

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From The Bookshelf

In keeping with the kitchen theme, this month we share a few of our favourite cookbooks out there…

Super Natural Simple Heidi Swanson

“Swanson’s vegetarian recipes (and her head-spinningly lovely photography) manage to straddle the healthy/indulgent line with Cali-style effortlessness. And unlike some other allegedly healthminded writers, Swanson’s spot-on flavour instincts and skilful use of on-trend ingredients mean that we can trust her never, ever to throw ashwagandha into our minestrone.” — Adina Steiman, Epicurious

Wild Sweetness Thalia Ho

In Wild Sweetness, Thalia Ho captures the essence of the wild and re-imagines it on the plate. She guides us through a tale of six distinct seasons and the flavours inspired by them. Think herbaceous new life in spring, the aromatic florals, of bursting summer berries that follow, over-ripe fruit, warmth and spice in fall, then ending with winter and its smoulder.

À Table Rebekah Peppler

In this definitive book on French cooking and living, Rebekah Peppler—an American food writer and stylist who planted her roots in Paris—shares her secrets for cooking simple yet sophisticated meals and hosting soirées that embody that coveted French charm.

To Asia with Love Hetty Mckinnon

“To Asia, With Love is filled with some of the most inspiring, surprising and crave-worthy recipes I have ever laid eyes on. Hetty’s warmth and signature vibrant touch has made me even more excited about the food of my heritage. I am truly obsessed with this book.” —Molly Yeh, host of the Food Network’s Girl Meets Farm and author of Molly on the Range.

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GEMINI

21 MAY – 20 JUN

This is a period in which you are more likely to establish, or solidify, a significant partnership; or you could be enhancing an existing relationship. Financial benefits could possibly come through partnerships. For most of you who are already partnered, you are likely to find more joy in close relationships due to a more easygoing and tolerant attitude towards others and partnering in general.

CANCER

21 JUN – 22 JUL

Your sense of timing and balance is superb now, and your efficiency is improved many times over. Cleaning out closets, re-organising the environment in which you live and work, and other such activities come to the fore. Others may turn to you for advice or recognise your competency and experience in a particular area of life. Look forward to what changes come your way just now along with taking a leap into the unknown.

LEO

23 JUL – 22 AUG

SAGITTARIUS

22 NOV – 21 DEC

CAPRICORN

22 DEC – 19 JAN

AQUARIUS

20 JAN – 18 FEB

It’s a time when exciting professional and travel opportunities could arise, seemingly out of the blue. Stimulating changes in the realms of friendships, group connections, and business plans are on the horizon. Love can be very romantic for you, but it can also be complicated or downright elusive! You may find yourself falling in love with someone unattainable or attached.

The changes in professional sphere, began in the past, will proceed. Businessmen will expand the business, involving their partners or close acquaintances. You want to have fun, and you might find you’re pouring a lot of energy into your hobbies, children, and recreation in this month. Romance moves forward, and you’re ready to take the initiative when it comes to matters of the heart.

It’s a period conducive to turning dreams into reality, particularly creative ones. Your personality toughens up, but your powers of persuasion run high. Your tastes in romance, recreation, and the arts are slowly but surely refining and blossoming. Relationships continue to figure strongly in your priorities. You are finding more joy in others, and they are more responsive to your needs.

You are likely to derive much satisfaction from taking care of practical concerns in your life. This is a time of longrange planning that will bring you benefits down the road. Get your affairs in order, and invest in yourself! Your mood in love is mostly adventurous, and your charm is quite natural now. A more positive and forward-looking attitude wins you many admirers now.

VIRGO

23 AUG – 22 SEPT

PISCES

19 FEB – 20 MAR

LIBRA

23 SEPT – 22 OCT

ARIES

21 MAR – 19 APR

Your career is receiving strong energy this month. It’s picking up pace, and professional matters become clearer and more straightforward. You are feeling re-motivated after some confusion and lack of enthusiasm in recent months. This could be a time of purging yourself of literal or psychic 'junk', as there is a sense that de-cluttering your life will be beneficial to your emotional wellbeing.

You are restless with routines, and tend to answer to your own internal rhythm rather than paying attention to society’s rhythms. Your hobbies can be out of the ordinary, and so can your relationships with children and lovers, depending on how this restlessness is affecting you. It’s an excellent period in your life for joining a group or association that helps you to feel part of a team.

SCORPIO

23 OCT– 21 NOV

Your ability to understand and accept anything that is deep in meaning or significant is enhanced now,. Any type of indepth study is likely to go well. This period also indicates a real learning experience with someone with whom you can bounce ideas off and come to a better understanding of how you define yourself. Sexual opportunities are likely to abound, or your focus on one partner becomes more expansive, warm and intimate.

You would pursue your ambitions with renewed vigour and you would be able to meet a considerable amount of your pursuits. Legal and authoritative influences shall help you in your endeavours. For most of you who are already partnered, you are likely to find more joy in close relationships due to a more easygoing and tolerant attitude towards others and partnering in general.

Change is on the horizon and a spiritual revelation or attitude breakthrough occurs that propels you along a new path. Adventure, travel, and higher learning call to you. You are setting your sights on the future instead of worrying about the past, and setting those sights high. If not into a relationship you will see a surge of sensuous longing. Do not restrain yourself into your cocoon.

TAURUS

20 APR – 20 MAY

This month, you are coming across as quite charming, but introspective nevertheless,. Work matters go especially well. Job seekers will find good prospects. Better inflow of income is guaranteed clubbed with a better career performance. Some unwanted expenditure related to medical issues is likely to bother your spirits. The chance for creative and romantic new beginnings arrives just in time to revitalise your outlook.

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Where Animals Rule One of the very, very few positives to come out of the pandemic was the breathing space it afforded Mother Nature to replenish, with pollution levels dropping dramatically during lockdowns and animals returning to spaces they had long since deserted or were too afraid to venture to because of the presence of human beings. Among the most striking images were of sealions on streets south of Buenos Aires, jackals howling in Tel Aviv, and deer grazing on lawns outside apartment blocks in London. Bottlenose dolphins replaced the oil takers, cruise liners and cargo ships of the usually busy shipping lanes off Istanbul, cougars patrolled the alleyways of Santiago, and a 30-strong herd of dugongs—those timid ‘sea cows’— were filmed frolicking in the tourist-free waters of Thailand’s Hat Chao Mai National Park. In recent times, there have also been numerous successful (though not always popular with the locals) reintroductions of previously extinct wild animals to backcountries around the globe. Notable examples include the gorgeous Eurasian Lynx, extinct in Central Europe since the 1800s; the grey wolf, reintroduced to Yellowstone Park after 70 years; and beavers being returned the British countryside after a 400year absence. Another remarkable reintroduction project is due to begin in the UK’s Canterbury countryside in 2022 with the release of the European bison—the continent’s greatest beast—not seen in the wild since the first world war, and a close relative of the Steppe bison, extinct for 10,000 years. WO RD S —JAMIE CHRI STIAN DESP L ACES

But there are still some places on Earth, where creatures, great and small, still truly rule.

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Ilha da Queimada Grande Brazil

Commonly called ‘the stuff of nightmares’, Ilha da Queimada Grande, or ‘Snake Island’, is so dangerous that aside from the occasional courageous (or crazy?) researcher, humans are forbidden from stepping foot on it—because likely you’ll step on a slithery reptile. It’s estimated that there are up to five golden lancehead snakes per three-square metres on the forested monolith, around 150km from the coastline of São Paulo. The snake is a type of pit viper whose venom is so deadly that is melts human flesh in an instant—but it’s also shown potential in helping treat heart disease and blood clots. Legend has it that the half-metre creatures were placed on the island by pirates to protect their treasure, but they likely evolved from the jararaca snake when the island was cut off from the mainland around 11,000 years ago.

Tashiro Island Japan

When the much-loved theatre show Cats was made into a movie in 2019, it was met with widespread ridicule. The musical did, however, inspire one of the greatest ever lines from a movie critic (Edward Douglas, The Beat) that it was “the worst thing to happen to cats since dogs”. Little wonder then, that canines are forbidden from entering Tashiro Island in the Land of the Rising Sun. Commonly called 'Cat Island' for obvious reasons, the tiny rural landmass is positioned off the city of Ishinomaki in the Miyagi Prefecture. The thousands of felines, which outnumber the human population by four-to-one, were first brought over as pest control for the island’s silkworm farms, but they’re now quite the tourist attraction on the fishing island (which no doubt keeps them purring, too).

Christmas Island Australia

By far the most famous—and numerous—of the 14 species of land crabs on Christmas Island, the Christmas Island red crab population is thought to hover around 50 million, and their migration is one of the most spectacular—and vibrant—phenomena in the natural world. At the first rainfall of the wet season (usually around November), the colourful crustaceans emerge from the island’s shady forests, turning roads, rocks, waterways and beaches into a carpet of majestic red— up to 100 crabs per square kilometre—as they make their way to the oceanside to mate and spawn, the most popular time for visitors to make their way to the island.

Ōkunoshima Japan

This Japanese island is widely referred to as Usagi Jima, which translates as 'Rabbit Island' owing to the hundreds of bunnies that inhabit it. The island, around 3km from Takehara city in the Hiroshima Prefecture, may now have a cute name and even cuter population, but they belie its rather disturbing past as a second world war military base that manufactured masses of poisonous gas used to kill tens of thousands of Chinese soldiers and civilians. Now another popular tourist spot, it’s thought that the creatures were released by school kids in the 1970s, where, with no predators they multiplied like, well, rabbits.

Knepp Estate UK

A bit of curveball, this 1,416-hectare slice of English countryside has made headlines for its pioneering approach to its farming practices. Once a traditionally-managed, orderly collection of manicured meadows, its owners have essentially given the estate back to nature, something known as ‘rewilding’. The tangle of trees and vegetation feed and shelter an array of animals, whose dung and fur help spread seeds and serve as an essential link in this bucolic circle of life. Rare birds such as peregrine falcons and turtle doves patrol skies above the fenceless paradise that’s home to all five of the country’s owl species, 13 of the 18 types of British bat, and the elusive purple emperor butterfly.

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I love monitoring anaesthetics and will never go into one without having a good think about what will be best for this particular individual. I feel like I have 'won the game' when they wake up, recover, eat, and go home to their loving families. Most of us have had our vet recommend a general anaesthetic for our pets at some point. It can be a scary thought and one that should be taken seriously. I have been a qualified veterinary nurse for over eight years now and while anaesthesia was my most stressful subject at university, it’s now my passion. When I prepare to monitor an anaesthesia, I go into 'battle mode'. I check the pet’s history, concurrent major medical issues, medications and when they last had blood tests. I like to get quite nerdy and think about the best drugs for a particular breed, could there be any medication reactions I need to avoid? What are the kidney values like on previous blood work? How do we manage fluid therapy for this particular individual? Is this animal a bit nervous? Would they benefit from a little sedation before they even come to the vet clinic for a low stress visit? My job is to provide a safe anaesthesia specifically tailored to your pet. I am trained to predict, acknowledge and pay attention to any concerns that could be linked with anaesthesia safety. I will be constantly on the look out for changes in heart function, breathing, blood pressure, temperature, and any other complications which could occur. At The Strand Veterinarian we have two surgical nurses per patient. One to assist the veterinarian and one whose sole responsibility is to monitor the anaesthetic, without distractions, focussing purely on the patient.

I think about potential 'attackers' and how to 'defend' them. I like to think of myself like a sports persona imagining potential gameplays and strategising. If this happens, what can I do to stop it? A chihuahua with a small body area:surface ratio is likely to become critically hypothermic (cold), but with cosy pyjamas and snuggly heat pads before any anaesthetic drugs we can avoid this. I am lucky enough to have excellent anaesthetic monitoring equipment to help guide me with anaesthetic decisions. I look at many things to build the bigger picture: what is their heart rate like (rate, rhythm, electrical trace) and is it changing? What is their blood pressure – if trending down what action? We have capnography, which is an excellent monitoring tool to see how much carbon dioxide is expired in each breath. We also are constantly thinking about preventative pain plans using multimodal approaches to minimise anaesthetic drug use (which varies amongst vet clinics) – all for a safer anaesthetic. No animal or procedure should ever be considered routine and taken lightly. If you have someone passionate about monitoring your pet’s anaesthetic with the right equipment to facilitate this, then you can be rest assured that they will be prepared to 'attack' and 'defend' against potential risks such as low blood pressure, hypothermia, or low heart rate. All the things which make us nervous about our pets having a general anaesthetic in the first place. Veterinary anaesthetists study and continue their education to become more proficient and diligent at looking after your pets. Having a procedure under a general anaesthetic is normally going to result in a better health outcome for your pet – but knowing you have a team maximising safe outcomes always can make all the difference.

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