Verve. October 2021. Issue 180. by Verve Magazine

OCTOBER 2021 — ISSUE 180

An uplifting monthly eclection of life, style and happenings.

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Jude Mitchell

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Delta, the long lockdowns both here and in Australia, plus the never-ending media coverage and constant updates, has without doubt taking a toll on many people’s mental health. I too have at times found myself feeling a tad anxious and strung out and so thought to share this light-hearted look at how I mental health.

It’s hard to believe that we managed to go to print during lockdown with this stunning October issue. I’d like to express my gratitude to our loyal, hardworking, incredible team to achieve this — thank you! Understandably, the process of producing this issue was a little different from others, with many Zoom meetings to discuss various elements, advertising, design, and lastly, printing. We also had to remain incredibly positive and enthusiastic throughout the process to get to this issue into your hands. Thanks so much to everyone involved.

The best and most effective mental health day is to do something physically demanding and different: For me, fair weather skiing works a treat. My happy place is a good bookshop – virtual or physical. Watching a fi rst-rate movie in the dark comfort of my favourite cinema is an excellent way to deal with a bad day. The never-fail workout I turn to when I need to fi nd calm is a brisk walk by the sea. If I am stressed before I go to bed, I take a warm shower. Comfort food I love to indulge in: a pasta dish accompanied by a large salad drizzled with olive oil and lemon. My advice for when one feels low is to call a friend; it always works for me. My mental health mantra is to keep on keeping on and to never give up. With the days lengthening and with huge numbers of us getting the Covid-19 vaccine, I am daring to feel optimistic about the possibility that lockdowns will be a thing of the past, and that travel abroad will soon become a reality once again. My hope is that with a year-and-a-half of strange challenges behind us, the months ahead can be all about fi nding summer joy. What better way to start the process, than by diving in to this simply beautiful issue of Verve?

These past few weeks have been challenging for all and at times incredibly frustrating. Not being able to see loved ones for such a long time, nor enjoy the freedoms we are so accustomed to. The move to level 3 seemed to give us a little more psychological space, and in my case, to make our bubble that little wider to help my daughter with her beautiful new baby. On top of this, I made sure I did my 40-minute online pilates class — thanks Rosie Wall! — and also went for an hour’s walk each day. As well as producing this issue of Verve, I also managed to do a little online shopping. Weirdly, I never felt guilty about this small pleasure, as I knew I was helping all those retailers out there by spending a little money in their stores — and hopefully helping their bottom line! In this issue of Verve, I am particularly fond of Jamie’s article ‘In Defence of the Bully’. I have a bull terrier ‘grand-dog’ who is just so loving. Her name is Bon Bon, and she is so very gentle with the her little sister Moss who is only 10 weeks old. Bully breeds might seem a little intimidating with their muscular appearance, but they’re actually very sweet, gentle dogs. Known for their goofy and fun personalities, bull terriers are perfect for active families. They’re a breed who love to play and get into trouble! I guess if all dogs are treated with lots of love and kindness they too will be loving and kind — there is certainly a wider lesson in that sentiment.

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Prepare for plenty of Latin American flair over the following pages which are all about Mexico – its hidden gems and its talent, including some recipes, some fashion, and some fabulous architecture.

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WORDS — ZACH THOMPSON

Catch a wave by Casa del Sapo When one thinks of Mexico, beaches may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but Zapotengo Beach in Oaxaca is the site of a gorgeous home by the sea that embraces the traditional and the modern when it comes to minimalist architecture trends, while also respecting the natural site it’s built on.

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The overall design is intended to work in harmony with the structure’s natural surroundings, as well as to offer inspiration from nature.

Designed by Espacio 18 Arquitectura, Casa del Sapo is a concrete house inspired by Henry David Thoreau, an American naturalist, philosopher, and poet. The overall design is intended to work in harmony with the structure’s natural surroundings, as well as to offer inspiration from nature, just as Thoreau had sought from a house he built in his home of Massachusetts, USA, to escape his everyday life. Wooden shutters and doors are one way this is achieved, as they add warmth and contrast to the concrete. Boasting breathtaking views of the ocean, the south-facing terrace includes a terracotta floor and a canopy that provides shelter from the hot Mexican sun, and a swimming pool runs parallel with the nearby beach. Mexico Musings

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The geometric design of the house means that it is also positioned perfectly so that the sunrise and sunset can be seen from indoors.

But the geometric design of the house means that it is also positioned perfectly so that the sunrise and sunset can be seen from indoors. In fact, with a bedroom and a bathroom in both the western and eastern wings (and a kitchen in the east, too), you can even watch the sunrise without having to step foot outside – whether that be lazing in bed, or with an early morning cuppa in hand. But Casa del Sapo’s main purpose is to facilitate the coming together of people and personal growth, in whatever form that may take. This means that in addition to being a family home, it also functions as a shelter, rest home, a space for friends to get together, and a safe, inclusive place of education for children, where they can have the opportunity to learn to swim, or release turtles into the ocean.

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Boasting breathtaking views of the ocean, the south-facing terrace includes a terracotta floor and a canopy that provides shelter from the hot Mexican sun

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New surroundings at Nuestro Sueño

What does the small town of San Sebastián Tutla have in common with a retired American couple’s sudden decision to leave the US? That would be the site of Nuestro Sueño; Elizabeth and Ray’s dream house, the one they’d spent their lives working to fund, in the location that they’d dared to dream they would one day live. WORDS — ZACH THOMPSON

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But as well as adapting to a new culture and a very different society, the move would demand of them a major shift in their way of life.

Elizabeth and Ray fell in love with the city of Oaxaca upon visiting years earlier. But as well as adapting to a new culture and different society, the move would demand a major shift in their way of life. Their previous residence was a peaceful New Mexico neighbourhood, a state famed for majestic skies and extreme weather. Elizabeth and Ray are outgoing and social so being part of a community is important to them. They’re invested in both their local goings-on and what they can offer to others. Their house was designed to reflect this by being evolutive, changeable, and full of life – a place where friends and mezcal won’t ever be missing. Nuestro Sueño is a clay box containing coherent concrete structures, with the kitchen and central patio, just like an old colonial Oaxacan house downtown, representing the heart and soul. Folding steel bay windows transform the space, fading away the barrier between inside and outside, making flexible united rooms for coexistence. The interior was designed to 29

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The interior was designed to be wide and adaptable to allow for future modifications.

be wide and adaptable, allowing for future modifications, the master bedroom designed to allow Elizabeth and Ray to wake with the sunrise. The interior also includes a sewing shop, wood shop, gallery, and cinema. The exterior features a vegetable patch, and a brick clock in the central patio. Lighting through the concrete beams affords plenty of different views and perspectives with each change of season, and its core halls lead to the rooftop overlooking the incredible Sierra Madre Sur. But overall, Nuestro Sueño’s colourful and spacious design is intended to be a welcoming space for visitors, full of life, and one that will make them feel at home in Mexico.

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Goyri has attracted attention where it matters, in the pages of magazines, on the racks of upmarket boutiques, and on the backs of red carpet bound stars.

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Kris Goyri It is safe to say that Kris Goyri’s clothes are not made for doing the dishes or slouching to the dairy - unless your dairy happens to be on Rodeo Drive or a Bahamian beachfront. But utility has never been the preserve of luxury, and Goyri’s designs have never pretended to offer anything other than pure luxury. WORDS – NICK AINGE-ROY PHOTOGRAPHY – KARLA LISKER @KARLALISKER

Born and educated in Mexico City, the designer’s name has slipped largely under the radar in our corner of the world, a natural consequence of New Zealand’s small fashion market and lagging interest in all but the most established names. Regardless, for the past 13 years Goyri has attracted attention where it matters, in the pages of magazines, on the racks of upmarket boutiques, and on the backs of red carpet bound stars. Goyri’s success began in 2008 when, aged just 22, he was awarded the prize for new Mexican talent by ELLE magazine an unimaginable distinction for a designer in their fi rst year out of fashion school. In 2009, Goyri completed a master’s degree at the Instituto Europeo di Design in Barcelona, expanding his prodigious talents to include footwear and accessory design, and distilling the language of his brand. That language is foremost luxurious, but it is not the diluted kind of luxury that has hijacked the big European houses over the past decade, the kind that hawks logo-splattered cotton tees for $600 and expects customers to say thank you for the privilege of wearing them. Goyri’s luxury is old school - not quite couture, but about as close as you can get without a private appointment in Paris. His silhouettes are full, elegant, and unashamedly feminine: plunging necklines and just-daringenough side slits punctuate the shimmering drape of evening gowns and glistening silk jumpsuits rendered in tones of deep amber, emerald and azure. Halter necks and shoulderless bodices with billowing, set-in sleeves evoke feelings of antiquarian splendour, and with dresses starting at US$1,600, the connotations of ancient

royalty might be an accurate reflection of Goyri’s customer base. Even in a world of readily accessible luxury, these are clothes that necessitate a lifestyle that revolves around either the red carpet or the Riviera. In Goyri’s world, sun dresses, jeans and casual tailoring do not exist: there is only chiffon with sweeping hems, sheer, multicoloured maxi skirts in silk crepe, and tailored statement suits that are surely not cut for the workplace. Goyri may never design for the everyday, or even the average person, but at a time when high end fashion is increasingly swayed by the popular dollar, maybe that isn’t such a bad thing. With that said, it is difficult to look at Goyri’s work and not feel a little uncomfortable with the lavishness of it all, with its price tags and endless metres of silk, and the escapism it all represents. When so much of our world has been disrupted and destroyed - emotionally, fi nancially and environmentally - over the past two years, it is easy to dismiss what Goyri creates as frivolous, unnecessary and out of step with the world at large. Then again, perhaps it is unproductive, pointless even, to expect a solution to the world’s problems or salvation for the destitute from a man that makes expensive dresses. Goyri’s clothes were never, even in the now distant pre-Covid times, meant to be anything other than a sumptuous exercise in sophistication, made for people whose whole lifestyles are out of step with the wider human experience - and that’s fi ne. The world needs solutions, but these are not going to come from people who send yards of silk swishing down the red carpet. If that’s what is needed, look no further than Kris Goyri.

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One&Only Mandarina Hotel

We explore the One&Only Mandarina complex. This elite eco-hideaway sits nestled among Mexican rainforest overlooking the Pacific Ocean which offers up a bounty of seafood upon which guests are invited to feast.

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Across the hillside the roofs and terraces of the resort’s villas poke through the treetops, hinting at seclusion and splendour just beyond your grasp.

Thick rainforest blankets the hills of Mexico’s Nayarit Riviera, the tangled green canopy rolling along its ridgelines and tumbling off of black cliffs into the Pacific Ocean that stretches along the country’s western coast. The great curve of a breakwater extends from the golden beachfront, bracketing it against the gentle swell of the turquoise water stretching beyond the horizon. Along the beach, white umbrellas throw neat squares of shade onto the sand around them while sprawling, curtained cabanas nestle back under the eaves of the jungle. Across the hillside the roofs and terraces of the resort’s villas poke through the treetops, hinting at seclusion and splendour just beyond your grasp. This is the One&Only Mandarina. Having only opened in November 2020, the Mandarina is a series of villas strung across 44 hectares of lush Nayarit jungle that aims to accommodate its guests intimately with nature, in an ultra luxury setting. Guests at the Mandarina can choose between three types of villa: treehouse, cliff, and grand, with options

within these for those wanting a more premium stay. Although exactly how much more premium it could get is a worthy question, with even entry level stays costing more than what most travellers would spend on their entire holiday - but a stay at the Mandarina is not like any other holiday. Starting at US$1,200 a night, laying your head in the one-bedroom treehouse means waking up 12 metres in the air, enveloped by the jungle and staring out over an infi nity plunge pool that will have you swimming in the treetops. Upgrade to a panoramic ocean treehouse, and your foliage fi lled views will be replaced by the vast sweep of the Pacific coast stretching away from you. Cliff villas swap the dizzying heights of the trees for the rich carpet of the jungle floor, with wide poolside terraces offering seclusion and space to unwind in the undergrowth, with ocean and panoramic options providing enhanced views for those who want to remain in sight of the sea. While none of the choices at the Mandarina come even remotely close to the idea of ‘affordable’, those mentioned so far pale in comparison to

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A stay here is not just about lying around the pool however, though you’d be forgiven for doing so.

the resort’s selection of grand villas, each with their own name: Cumaru, Tortuga, Jaguar, Pacifico, and Villa One. Designed for families and large groups, the grand villas - as the name suggests - offer a supersized, personalised experience, including complimentary champagne and canapes on arrival, personal training sessions and in-house chefs to cater meals, as well as a 24-hour butler service. A stay here is not just about laying around the pool however, though you’d be forgiven for doing so. Alma and Carao, the resort’s restaurants, are all about refi nement and the exploration of local ingredients, either pulled fresh from the sea or grown in the Mandarina gardens. Alma’s menu features more familiar Mediterranean cuisine, with a special focus on seafood, while Carao, curated by star Mexican chef Enrique Olvera, brings experimental technique and a true fi ne dining approach to traditional Mexican cuisine. The Mandarina’s pristine natural surroundings also give guests unfettered access to the bounty of the Pacific Ocean and the complexity of the Nayarit jungle.

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Fishing, surfi ng, diving and whale watching are all possible off the main beach or along the coast in either direction, while miles of trails wind through the neighbouring rainforest and afford guests the option of guided or free roaming walking tours through an area renowned for its thriving ecosystems and rich biodiversity. For those that can afford it, the Mandarina is more than a hotel, it is a meditative retreat into unmatched luxury, an opportunity to escape into a world crafted solely for pleasure, where everything from the food to the views has been designed and curated to offer a glimpse of Mexico that most will never get to see. It might involve remortgaging the house, but from what we’ve seen, the Mandarina might be the one place that is actually worth that.

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The Latin American Cookbook Rarely has the incredible range of cuisines from Mexico’s tropical coasts to the icy islands at the foot of South America been documented as comprehensively as in this collection. Global star chef and Peruvian sensation Virgilio Martínez curates, with a personal deep dive into each region’s food culture, culinary delicacies, and local ingredients. The result: 600 remarkable recipes that bring to life the vibrancy of Latin America and its myriad influences – indigenous, European, Asian and beyond. The Latin American Cookbook By Virgilio Martínez Out: 15 October $70 Purchase at: phaidon.com

Guacamole

As long as humans have been eating avocados, there has likely been guacamole. In its basic form it is just mashed with a molcajete y tejolote (Mexican mortar and pestle).

Preparation time: 10 minutes Serves: 4

Ingredients

Method

3 ripe avocados ½ red onion, chopped 1 red chilli (such as serrano), chopped 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (coriander) 2 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced juice of 2 limes 1 tablespoon olive oil salt and ground pepper

Place the avocado flesh in a bowl and mash it with a fork. Add the onion, chilli, cilantro (coriander), and tomatoes, and season with the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper

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Drowned Sandwich

While the Pambazo (Mexican Potato and Chorizo Sandwich, is dipped and fried in extremely spicy chilli sauce, the torta ahogada soaks in a pool of it. Hailing from Guadalajara and found throughout the state of Jalisco, it is said to have been created in the early 1900s by a street vendor who accidentally dropped the sandwich into a container full of salsa, which the customer loved. You can order it “media ahogada,” which means the sandwich is only partially dipped in the sauce (a good option if you order from a street vendor and are eating with your hands), or “bien ahogada,” meaning totally submerged in sauce. As an alternative to the very spicy chile de árbol-based sauce, a sweeter, tomato-based version is sometimes offered. We use a mixture of both in the recipe below, though you can adjust as you see fit. The birote is a long, salted, crusty roll that helps hold the sandwich together amidst the sauce and carnitas. A good substitute is a hunk of baguette.

Serves: 4 Preparation Time: 30 minutes,

plus 15 minutes soaking Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

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Method

675g pork shoulder 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 bay leaf 1 cup/250ml water 1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced into half-moons juice of 1 lime 4 birote rolls (or hunks of baguette) 4 tablespoons cilantro (coriander) leaves, fi nely chopped salt and ground pepper lime wedges, to serve

Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4.

For the spicy sauce 15 g dried chiles de árbol 1 cup/250ml hot water 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar ¼ cup/30g toasted sesame seeds 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground cumin For the tomato sauce 900g tomatoes ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ½ white onion, chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil

Season the pork with salt, pepper, and garlic, and place in a roasting pan. Add the bay leaf and water to the bottom of the pan and cook in the oven for 2 hours, turning the meat over after 1 hour; it is ready when a knife inserted in the middle comes out warm. Remove and let cool until warm, then shred the meat with your hands, and set aside. For the spicy sauce, place the chiles de árbol and hot water in a bowl and leave to soak for 15 minutes. Drain, and place the chilli in a blender with the garlic, vinegar, sesame seeds, oregano, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture and keep the liquid sauce. For the tomato sauce, boil the tomatoes in a pan of water for 10 minutes, then drain, and peel. Clean the blender and add the tomatoes, cumin, onion, oregano, and garlic, and blend to a paste. In a medium pan, heat the oil until hot, add the tomato mixture, and cook for 20 minutes, letting some of the liquid evaporate, stirring continuously so it doesn’t stick. Season the red onion with lime juice and some salt and leave for 5 minutes. Cut open the bread and place some meat inside and then onions on the top. Pour some tomato sauce on the bread, add the spicy sauce and some cilantro (coriander). Serve warm with lime wedges.

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Red Hominy Stew

While vegetarian versions exist, traditional preparations of pozole rojo, especially in the state of Jalisco, include pork bones in some form to give the stew its rich texture and flavour. We use pork ribs, though bones from the head, neck, shank, or even feet are commonly used.

Serves: 6 Preparation Time: 15 minutes,

plus 25 minutes soaking Cook Time: 3 hours 45 minutes

Ingredients

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900g pork shoulder, diced 450g pork ribs, cut into pieces 1½ white onions, quartered 12 garlic cloves, peeled 4 litres water 5 ancho chiles, seeded and veins removed 5 guajillo chiles, seeded and veins removed ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 cups/1.4 litres canned hominy, rinsed and drained (or 2 cups/475ml) dried hominy, soaked for at least 6 hours) salt and ground pepper

Place the pork shoulder, pork ribs, 1 onion, 6 garlic cloves, and some salt in a large pan. Pour over the measured water, bring to a boil, then lower the heat. Cook for about 2 hours 30 minutes, or until the meat comes off the bone. Remove the surface layer of foam and grease that forms on the broth as it cooks. If necessary, add more hot water to keep the level of broth in the pot. Remove the cooked meat and set aside, reserving the stock.

To serve sliced radishes sliced white onion lettuce leaves lime wedges

Heat the oil in a small pan over medium-high heat, then add the sauce, and season with salt. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 25 minutes, then strain and mix in with the reserved cooking stock. Bring to a boil, then add the meat and lower the heat, letting it simmer for 10 minutes. Add the hominy and season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until the hominy is completely cooked, about 40 minutes.

To prepare the sauce, soak all the chilli in enough water to cover for 25 minutes. Once soft, drain and place in a blender, with the remaining garlic, onion, and the oregano. Add a little of the stock to blend until smooth.

Serve warm in a deep dish and garnished with radish, onion, lettuce, and lime wedges.

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Yucatecan Fried Tortillas

These crispy fried tortillas are schmeared with refried black beans and topped with slaw and pickled red onions. They originated in Yucatecan markets sometime in the early 1900s, where vendors would make use of day-old beans by puréeing them and slathering them on fried tortillas with hard-boiled egg and some onions. As their popularity grew, more focused panucherías opened up around the region, and the toppings expanded to include things like Pavo en escabeche oriental (Yucatán-Style Turkey and Onion Stew) or shredded chicken.

Serves: 6 Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

Method

1 red onion, thinly sliced ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds ½ teaspoon dried oregano 2 garlic cloves, fi nely chopped cup/75ml cider vinegar 6 x 13cm corn tortillas 3 cups/500g cooked black beans cup/150ml vegetable oil 450g Mexican chorizo salt and ground pepper

First, pickle the onion slices. Place in a pan, cover with water and a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, cook for 1 minute, then drain.

To serve 3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and mashed 1 lettuce, fi nely shredded 2 jalapeño peppers, cored, seeded, and chopped

Grind the black peppercorns and cumin seeds together in a mortar, then add them to a small pan with the oregano, garlic, vinegar, drained onions, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Pour in enough water to just cover, bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Set aside until ready to serve. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add one tortilla at a time and fl ip frequently until it becomes stiff and leathery, puffi ng in the middle. Using a small knife, cut along the sides of each cooked tortilla, about a third of the way around. Carefully open the pocket, trying not to tear it. Place 1 tablespoon of beans inside each pocket and spread them around by pressing down gently on the top of each tortilla. Pour the oil into a large frying pan over medium-high heat. One at a time, add the stuffed tortillas and cook on each side for about 2–3 minutes, or until crisp. Meanwhile, cook the chorizo in another frying pan over medium heat for 8 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove and coarsely chop. Place the panuchos on a plate and sprinkle with the chorizo and drained pickled onions. Serve with chopped tomatoes, mashed avocado, shredded lettuce, and chopped jalapeños.

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Lamb Barbacoa

“Barbacoa” generally refers to a process of steaming meat inside of a brick-lined pit. The pit, which is a little more than 3 feet deep, is heated by lighting a wood fi re, then once it is reduced to coals, is covered with roasted agave or avocado leaves, and topped with a pot of broth that is topped with a grill and the meat, which is wrapped in the same leaves. The meat is draped with a wet cloth and covered with dirt, plus more hot stones and charcoal, then left to cook for the next 8 hours or so. In Guanajuato, barbacoa will probably be made with goat, while in northern states like Sonora and Chihuahua you’re more likely to fi nd beef head. In central Mexico, lamb is the preferred meat, and pancita, made from the lamb’s stomach that has been stuffed with viscera, is usually cooked in the pit too. Consommé, made from the broth and drippings, will usually be served as well. The following recipe doesn’t require a pit, just a large pot or slow cooker.

Preparation time: 15 minutes,

plus overnight soaking

Cooking time: 4 hours 30 minutes Serves: 4

Ingredients

Method

3 avocado or agave leaves 1 large potato, peeled and quartered 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1 medium white onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tablespoons guajillo chilli powder 1 tablespoon ancho chilli powder 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano cup/55g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight 1 bone-in lamb shoulder, about 1.8kg 6 cups/1.5 litres water salt

Slightly warm the avocado or agave leaves by placing them in the middle of a dry frying pan over medium heat for 4 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside

To serve Corn Tortillas diced white onion and shredded cilantro (coriander) lime wedges

For the sauce, skim the fat from the cooking liquid, pour into a pan, and add the remaining half onion. Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, adding salt if needed.

At the bottom of a steamer pot, place all the ingredients except the lamb, water, half of the onion, and the leaves. Place the steamer grill on top of the ingredients. Salt the lamb and place it on top of the grill, then top that with the leaves. Pour in the water (don’t let it cover the lamb). Cover the pot with aluminium foil and a lid. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 4 hours. Discard the leaves and remove the bone from the lamb. Coarsely shred the meat and place on a platter.

Mix the shredded lamb with the sauce and serve hot on warm corn tortillas, with a white onion and cilantro (coriander) salad on the side, and lime wedges to squeeze over.

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Vente Pa’ca South of the US border, you will find an enchanting land of ancient ruins, misty jungles, great beaches, colourful markets, chilli-rich cuisine, and margaritas! Welcome to Mexico.

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With so many ancient civilisations, you may worry you won’t take it all in Mexico City provides quite some welcome! This bustling metropolis features fantastic architecture in its centro historico, and it’s fun to get around in the local VW taxis (yes, the original VW was manufactured in Mexico right up until 2003!). With so many ancient civilisations and conquests, you may worry you won’t take it all in. A visit to the outstanding Archaeological Museum will provide a richer understanding before hitting the ruins! A great start is to visit the incredible pyramid complex at Teotihuacan on the outskirts of city. Continue this fascinating glimpse into the pre-Columbian cultures of the Maya, Toltecs and Aztecs at the archaeological sites on the Yucatan Peninsula. Chichen Itza is the most famous by far and a must-see, but with fame, comes crowds. A massive pyramid, ball court, observatory and temples grace this impressive site. I also highly recommend Palenque, dating back over 2,000 years, in a lovely setting surrounded by lush tropical jungle populated by troops of spider monkeys swinging through the trees. Beyond the trees are the beaches of the peninsula’s Caribbean coast. A favourite of the Mayan Riviera resorts is the laidback, almost bohemian resort of Playa del Carmen. Originally a traditional fishing village, Playa del Carmen is less busy than nearby Cancun. Here you’ll fi nd a happy vibe with plenty of little bars and cafés and an out-of-this-world beach. It is also

LEFT: MARIACHI TRUMPETER TOP: UXMAL PYRAMID ABOVE: CHAPEL, VALLADOLID ON YUCATAN PENINSULA

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Originally a traditional fishing village, Playa del Carmen is less busy than Cancun. Here you’ll find a happy vibe with plenty of bars and cafés and an out-of-this-world beach.

the best gateway to Cozumel Island, a 45-minute ferry ride away and one of the best diving spots in Mexico. The Spanish colonial era has left a lovely legacy of beautiful towns in the Yucatan Peninsula, my pick of which is Merida, a picture-postcard delight, with cobblestone streets, characterfi lled hotels and real charm. Staying in one of the Yucatan’s gorgeous haciendas offers an atmospheric and authentic experience. The food in this region is also superb.

Copper Canyon. Seven times as large as the Grand Canyon and almost as deep, it is best experienced aboard the Chihuahua al Pacifico train, one of the most dramatic train rides in the world. Also not to be missed, the Sea of Cortez is famed for its marine life and small-ship cruises. Historic and scenic beauty aside, it may well be the Mexican people who leave the most lasting impression. They love colour, fiestas and fun, but are invariably hospitable and are rightly very proud of their traditions and their homeland.

The true heart of the Mayan world lies in the highlands of southern Mexico, where I visited the small town of San Cristobal de las Casas. Staying in a five-star hacienda with beautiful open courtyard and historic art on the walls, I explored the town’s main square, the centuries-old cathedral, markets and cafes. Delightful, slow-paced and awash with charming Spanish colonial architecture. Further west is charming Oaxaca. Pronounced wah-hah-kah, this is the culinary capital of Mexico. Eat your way around this fabulous city enjoying seven varieties of mole! Heading up the coast you’ll come to Puerto Vallarta, where I have fond memories of discovering the grilled marlin, cooked right on the beach and served with chilli sauce and lime. The cobbled streets of the quaint Old Town provide a shady retreat. Mexico also boasts some incredible natural features such as the

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Historic and scenic beauty aside, it may well be the Mexican people who leave the most lasting impression.

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The Ohtel Story Last May, Ohtel Auckland opened at 32 Market Place on the Viaduct. This boutique hotel exudes a unique and quirky vibe, delivers exceptional service and an unforgettable accommodation experience for guests. All rooms are designed with modern mid-century furnishings and kiwiana artwork, providing a luxurious yet unpretentious experience and many personalised touches, including all the usual five-star items, plus a few you may not expect, with a focus on easy to use in room tech. All suites feature standalone baths in the guest room, and are equipped with record players along with classic vinyl for complete relaxation.

Ohtel Auckland joins Ohtel Wellington which was designed and built by architect Alan Blundell, who after a trip to New York in 2000 was inspired to create a baby ‘design hotel’. A few years later, a small villa on a steep 162sqm site near the waterfront (just before the start of the Oriental Parade) was discovered, and after negotiating to purchase the property, Alan set about designing and building the 10-room, four-storey structure, which he furnished in high-quality mid-century designs and pieces of contemporary New Zealand art and ceramics. Ohtel exudes a distinctive Kiwi flavour and in particular a unique Wellington flair which has no doubt been enjoyed by many of you over the past two decades.

Located on leafy quiet Market Place, only 100m from the vibrant Viaduct Harbour, Ohtel offers guests access to the outdoor swimming pool, spa, sauna and a fully equipped gym, as well as secured car-parking onsite, guest restaurant and complimentary use of Ohtel bicycles for seeing the sights.

Ohtel Auckland joins Ohtel Wellington as the Village Accommodation Group’s second boutique hotel, bringing an environmental and sustainability emphasis as well as offering guests a personalised stay, ensuring that their needs are met, and that each visitor enjoys a 5 star break.

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Come join us in this appreciation of mid-century modern, the timeless design and architectural style that shows no sign of ageing and continues to inspire with each new generation.

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By George! Verve chats with George Smart whose non-profit, mid-century modern design and architecture website has grown into a global phenomenon and earned him the nickname, Mr Modernism. WORDS – JAMIE CHRISTIAN DESPLACES

If anywhere was to force the uninitiated to fall in love with midcentury modern architecture, it would be Frank Llyod Wright’s house, Fallingwater (see feature, page 57). Perhaps the most loved work of the legendary late architect, the World Heritage Site structure juts over a waterfall entrenched in Pennsylvanian woodland.

like it, and what’s more, it’s free. Little wonder that George has become known as ‘Mr Modernism’, with folks still sending him magazines by the vanload – including some more unusual offerings like National Geographic and Playboy (which are not part of the site’s magazine library), alongside the more obvious Architectural Digest.

George Smart was so inspired by his 2007 visit to Fallingwater that he began cataloguing the modernist architecture of his home state of North Carolina on website NC Modernist (ncmodernist.org).

“It’s interesting, one of the preeminent drivers of the demand for modernist furniture was Hugh Hefner because he created the iconic bachelor pad. There’s a famous Playboy issue where he assembled the great architects and designers of the time like Charles and Ray Eames, all sitting in the chairs that they had created.”

“My previous interest in modernism was very low-key,” he tells Verve via Zoom. “Then it kind of took over my body! My wife refers to this entire project as a 14-year seizure.” Such was the site’s popularity that George expanded nationwide, establishing an international modernist community along with new site US Modernist (usmodernist.org). George’s multi-award-winning non-profit organisation documents “nearly every house built and unbuilt” in the USA and serves as an archive for every major architect. Design enthusiasts can also enjoy podcasts (available on all major platforms), US Modernist Radio, and four million pages of architecture magazines (“almost every publication that ever existed!”) that have been painstakingly uploaded. There’s nothing else quite

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George’s main aim is to protect and preserve what are “liveable works of art”. “They were being destroyed in record numbers between 1975 and 2005. Nobody really cared about these older, weird houses – the cachet of mid-century modern hadn’t been invented. People were tearing them down to build McMansions.” Were there any unexpected places that you found modernist buildings, or hidden gems that stood out?

“There’s a house in Palm Springs that was designed for the same family that owned Fallingwater, except they chose Richard

“Another architect I love is Craig Ellwood. He was a real bad boy – he didn’t have an architecture license, but he was good looking, had a Ferrari, and was married to a Hollywood celebrity!”

Neutra as the architect, because Frank Llyod Wright was notoriously difficult to work with. It passed through several hands, including Barry Manilow who didn’t quite to know what to do with it. Another couple eventually restored it so thoroughly that they persuaded the original mine to reopen for the stone to rebuild the outside walls! That house is now on the market after 20 years with its current owners for US$17 million.” You just mentioned Barry Manilow, do you find fans of modernism are generally creative types?

“Surprisingly, no. From the 1940s through to the ‘70s that Hollywood celebrities would fly to Palm Springs, but then it fell out of favour. People thought it was a dead city, but it has returned in a major way over the last 20 years. The houses are immaculately preserved. There are hundreds and hundreds of mid-century modern houses in neighbourhoods you can drive through like it’s 1962! Every year we take people out there to experience Modernist Week, which is like the Superbowl of mid-century architecture.” You’ve mentioned some famous architects, who are your favourite lesser-known ones?

“Outside California, not many know John Lautner, who was a most brilliant architect – the things he could do with large form concrete, turning houses into wildly successful sculptures.

Another is Craig Ellwood. He was a real bad boy – he didn’t have an architecture license, but was good looking, had a Ferrari, and was married to a Hollywood celebrity! He would hire the architects when needed and get commission after commission. Just imagine if Brad Pitt decided to go into architecture right now, people would be lining up!” Does your passion for modernist architecture bleed into other areas of your life?

“Yes. We’ve sponsored a movie series here for the last 10 years, and I meet the producers of new architecture documentaries at the New York Architecture Design Film Festival. We curate a schedule of five or six movies every winter which is a real blast, allowing people to see fi lms they otherwise wouldn’t see. Most of these documentaries are not available on streaming, so you must get them directly from the person who fi lmed them.” Are there any mainstream movies you’d recommend for anyone curious about modernism?

“There’s a great fi lm called The Lake House with Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves. It’s not an architecture movie per se, but the house really steals the show. On our podcast we had the architect of the house and the structural engineers who put it together. Sadly, the house had to be destroyed after fi lming.”

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“I had to work a couple of summers at my dad’s office. It was horrible, I didn’t understand anything that was going on and they had me operating one of these gigantic Bruning blueprint machines that was fuelled by ammonia that leaked all the time – and the smell!”

Were you surprised that there was such a massive community of mid-century fans out there?

“Absolutely. When I started, I thought it was going to be a little website for me, but immediately people started flocking to it, wanting tours, and wanting us to expand our coverage of houses. We were initially doing it just for a couple of cities near where I live and then it expanded state-wide. And then we went national in 2015. So now we document about 10,000 houses by more than 100 major architects across the country.” You delve into the histories of the buildings too?

“It’s really quite heart-warming when folk call to share their stories. We enable people to be able to discover history of a house from the very beginning and who were the major people connected to it. They’ll know the architect right away, then can dig deeper say into our library to see if that house was ever featured in a magazine. Of course, houses by the very famous architects are in multiple magazines, so, let’s say you’re buying a Frank Lloyd Wright house – which a friend of mine is actually doing – you could fi nd all the places that covered it. What’s really interesting is that in the magazine from, say, 1954, there’ll be ads for furniture and fi xtures and appliances that probably went into the house, so now you have some source clues to pursue.” George’s father was an architect, but he admits that he had little interest in the industry growing up. In fact, he goes as far to say that he hated it: “I had to work a couple of summers at my This is the Modern World

dad’s office. It was horrible, I didn’t understand anything that was going on and they had me operating one of these gigantic Bruning blueprint machines that was fuelled by ammonia that leaked all the time – and the smell!” Though he had few opportunities to design anything of much excitement (“mostly post offices, grocery stores and apartments”), George says that his father also developed a love of modernism. “Dad came along at the time when Frank Lloyd Wright was still around. Everyone wanted to be a modernist at that time, but you couldn’t fi nd many clients who wanted to do it.” I fi nish up by asking George about his childhood home. It was, he tells me, a one-storey brick ranch with “a few funky features”, nothing that you would recognise as modernist, “but a very comfortable house to grow up in”. Though his father passed away in 2003 and the house was sold, it wasn’t until around five years ago when going through some plans that George discovered it been designed by a family friend. It must be nice, I ask, to have learnt of such a personal connection with his childhood home. Absolutely it was, he recalls. “And the house where I live now – we’ve been here for 11 years – I came up with the concept, but I’m not an architect, so I gave it to the actual professionals to design build!”

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Originally named the Museum of Non-Objective Painting, the Solomon R Gu�enheim Museum (or simply, ‘the Gu�enheim’) marks the crowning glory of architect Frank Llyod Wright’s illustrious career.

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Its Japanese-inspired, nautilus shelllike design incorporating a gentle, quarter-mile continuous interior ramp that, rather than split the museum into separate galleries.

The New York art gallery was like nothing the world had ever seen, its Japanese-inspired, nautilus shell-like design incorporating a gentle, quarter-mile continuous interior ramp that, rather than split the museum into separate galleries, allowed visitors to admire its treasures from one continuous swooping walkway. The multi-award-winning museum, the youngest ever building to be named a New York Landmark, opened in 1959, six months after its designer’s death aged 91 years (and 10 years after the passing of the businessman and art collector after who it was named). Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic Paul Goldberger notes that “almost every museum of our time is a child of the Guggenheim”. In 2019, the Guggenheim was inscribed on the Unesco World heritage List as part of The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Llyod Wright, an eight-strong collection of buildings noted for their ‘Outstanding Universal Value’. The museum is also one of several of Wright’s US National Historic Landmarks. HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE

Though Wright had stints in California, New York, and Japan, he spent much of his life in the Midwest, where he was born, on 8 June 1867 in Richland Center. After studying civil engineering at the University of Wisconsin, the architect set up his own practice in Chicago in 1893 where he built Robie House, another This is the Modern World

National Historic Landmark and Unesco Heritage Site. The 1909 dwelling is an example of Prairie style architecture – pioneered by Wright on his way to becoming the ‘father of American modernism’ – noted for its unmistakable horizontal lines that reflected the sprawling horizons of the Midwest landscape. It also birthed his philosophy of ‘organic architecture’, the notion that buildings should embrace and complement their environment (“I believe in God,” he wrote in his book Truth Against the World, “only I spell it Nature”). “The relationship of inhabitants to the outside became more intimate,” said Wright of Prairie. “Landscape and building became one, more harmonious; and instead of a separate thing set up independently of landscape and site, the building with landscape and site became inevitably one.” The turn of the 20th century was a time when US building designs still leaned heavily on the unoriginal grandeur of Old Europe, with architects holding on tightly to the past. And so Wright arrived like a wrecking ball that only swung forwards towards the future, and never looked back. “Wright was a progressive American architect who began working at a time when ‘American’ architecture didn’t really 58

FALLINGWATER HOUSE FROM THE ARCHITECT FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT

exist yet,” Barbara Gordon, executive director of the Frank Llyod Wright Building Conservatory, tells Architectural Digest. “He wanted to create a new architecture that embraced natural, organic principles and exemplified American democracy, and his revolutionary design ideas still reverberate in the spaces where we live, work, and worship today.”

is perched atop a waterfall surrounded by Pennsylvanian forest. Locally sourced sandstone forms cantilevered terraces that merge magically with the surrounding whispering foliage and the cascading curtain of water below, all of which may be admired from balconies, floating stairways, or through massive glass walls.

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“Great architecture, like any great art, ultimately takes you somewhere that words cannot take you at all,” notes Paul Goldberger. “… there is something that I can’t entirely say when it comes to what Fallingwater feels like.” He compares the home to Chartres Cathedral, while the American Institute of Architects’ labels Fallingwater “the best all-time work of American architecture” and Wright “the greatest American architect of all time”.

Wright’s Unesco entry also marked the USA’s fi rst modern architecture designation, and one of only 24 from the country. Gordon says that such recognition confi rms how important he was “to the development of modern architecture around the world”. Though the Guggenheim is undoubtedly the architect’s most famous building, many with a deeper interest in design would likely name his iconic house, Fallingwater – also on that Unesco list and another National Historic Landmark – as his signature offering. “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature,” Wright said. “It will never fail you.” Nothing better symbolises his love of the natural world – and his masterful incorporation of it – than this 1930s house. The epitome of ‘organic architecture’, Fallingwater

Over his lifetime, the prolific architect designed more than 1,000 buildings, around half of which were constructed. “The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes,” Frank Llyod Wright once mused, and what inspiring beauty he has left behind.

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Understanding the Mid-Century Modern interior design style requires a little history lesson: Post WWII, the focus of American culture shifted back to life at home,

and the world saw interior design with fresh eyes and a renewed positivity. Elvis Presley was on the radio, Marilyn Monroe was in the movies, astronauts were up in space, and family life in the suburbs was good. Consequently, the 1950s and 60s exploded with innovative and (at the time) avant-garde interior design. Furniture we think of today as essential period pieces (think the Eames lounge chair or Stilnovo chandelier) were just being thought up! From hairpin-legged tables to retro-inspired light fi xtures, there are many ways to bring this post-war optimism and energy into your home. And to truly embrace the style you need to think about the space as a whole, especially your paint colours. Mid-century modern paint colours tend to be vibrant and bold with some earth tones and neutrals in the mix. They’re reminiscent of the 1950s and ’60s design era, yet they can be perfectly suited for today’s decor as well. They can make any space feel fun, lively, welcoming, and comfortable. Here are some of Resene’s most popular Mid-century modern paint shades for that vintage vibe. Use on interior walls, cabinetry, accent furniture and doors.

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The Return of the Scullery Are you thinking of including a scullery or butler’s pantry in your new kitchen? Before you do, take the time to read what designers Michelle Gillbanks and Jane Fergusson from Kitchens By Design have to say about these popular little spaces. Most kitchens these days sit in an open-plan space. They’ve been designed to be communal, to be inclusive with the rest of the living area, and to be shown off. And that’s great. However, where do you now store all the ‘stuff ’ you don’t want everyone to see? And where do you do the last-minute prep before all the guests arrive – and dump all the dishes after the dinner party?

What’s the minimum size you should consider for a working scullery?

The scullery is so much more than a dumping ground, however. It can be a secondary kitchen, it also offers extra storage, and it’s a refuge for cooks requiring quiet time from the rest of the family. This is why a scullery or a butler’s pantry is now one of the most requested features by homeowners, who are putting in a new kitchen.

“Trying to squeeze a small ‘scullery’ into the kitchen floor plan isn’t the best use of space. If there isn’t enough space for a completely separate scullery, you can try incorporating it into the main kitchen space by using a sliding door system or pocket bi-fold doors to shut it off, without having to create a separate ‘room’ for your small appliances and prep area,” says Michelle. “Then just close the doors when guests arrive!”

Before we get down to talking about the nitty-gritty of design, let’s clear up the main differences between a scullery and a butler’s pantry. The main distinction is that the butler’s pantry is a ‘dry’ area that serves primarily as a place for storage. The scullery is a ‘wet’ area that functions as an additional to, or an extension of the main kitchen, for event prep and clean-up, says Michelle Gillbanks.

“In practical terms, a pantry needs to be at least 1.6m by 3m to call it a scullery,” says Jane. “Anything less is a pantry storeroom. The bigger the space, the more features and appliances can be included.”

What design elements should you try to include in a scullery?

“A sink and plenty of bench space are fundamental,” says Jane. “Also, try to maximise storage and ease of access, to make the space useable for several members of a family to use at the same time.”

Jane Fergusson agrees, adding that a scullery is a working space and generally includes a sink and possibly additional appliances. “The scullery is an extension of the kitchen, which can allow a space to store platters for dinner parties, to use as a baking area, or as a clean-up space. A pantry, on the other hand, is a storeroom, with no appliances or sinks – it’s purely a food or small appliances storage.”

Michelle concurs: “The basic elements of a scullery must include plenty of storage space, counter space, and a sink. But you can add other things to your scullery design to suit your needs. Perhaps a dishwasher, microwave, and other small appliances.”

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Jane adds that a pleasant outlook is great to have, if possible, to feel connected to either the kitchen or the outside. She also

says that a dishwasher is not a must, unless you are using your scullery as an overflow from the kitchen, or you entertain a lot. “If a dishwasher is to be included, then another bin for the food scraps should also be included – this, of course, means two bins to empty!”

Michelle agrees: “Blending elements from your kitchen is best, but if the budget can’t stretch to using the same products, using complimentary, but lower-cost products can work well.”

Staying with design, any tips regarding clever storage ideas or systems?

“Make sure you have readily available, easy access pantry storage centrally located to your prep area or fridge. This may include bi-folding or sliding or pocket doors in front of pull-out drawers under a benchtop,” says Jane.

“If you have corners – which you are bound to – there are some good pull-out mechanical units that can be installed to help access the hard-to-get-to nooks and crannies, which will eliminate having to scramble into the corners,” says Jane. “Open, eye-level shelving also provides easy access to glasses or crockery.” “Personally, I love the Häfele Le Mans corner unit, also using spice racks, under-shelf baskets and stemware holders can help utilise every inch of your storage space,” says Michelle. “Hanging cookware racks that make the most of vertical spaces and space towers help make access easy.” When it comes to aesthetics, should you try to blend it in or make it look diﬀerent?

Any tips or alternatives for smaller spaces, where a scullery just isn’t feasible?

“If you are considering a scullery, remember not to compromise on the main kitchen space and flow. Think about how you envisage using the scullery every day. The flow from the kitchen to the scullery is important – it has to be a space that you want to be in and still feel connected to the main kitchen.” So, there you have it – some top advice from two of the country’s best kitchen designers. If you’re looking to put in a new kitchen, pop into Kitchens By Design’s showroom, located at 3 Byron Ave in Takapuna, or give one of its designers a call on (09) 379 3084. For inspiration, take a look at some fabulous projects kitchensbydesign.co.nz

“With a separate scullery, it is nice to make this space feel like an extension of the kitchen,” says Jane. “Changing the fi nishes to match, e.g., using a Melteca instead of veneer can give the same look, but with less cost. Keeping with the same material, colour palette connects the two spaces.”

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Best in Health and Wellness The global pandemic has redefined what wellness means. More than exercise and eating well, looking after our health is key to feeling grounded and helping to regulate emotions. Here are some of the most accessible and inclusive tools for a bright remainder of 2021.

Self-care is even more important during uncertain times. It allows you to feel your very best and is also a great opportunity to support your local businesses in the industry so you can look after yourself, and each other.

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FORME SPA

At Forme Spa, the focus is to put back in what life (or lockdown) takes out. Their luxurious spas are designed for relaxation and rejuvenation, with a wide range of massage, facial and day spa package options to put your mind and body at lease. Awarded the Supreme Award in NZ Retail Awards 2019 and Best Customer Experience, Forme Spa are NZ’s leading day spas. formespa.co.nz

Best Supplements

AGILITY HEALTH CO: Total Colostrum

Colostrum is the fi rst milk produced by all mammals and is present from birth for a period of around five days, containing a combination of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids to benefit the whole body, particularly the immune and digestive system. Agility Health prides itself in being the leading supplier of First Day Milking Colostrum that is totally pure and not diluted with milk powder. The product is from grass-fed, antibiotic-free sources. Also available in capsules.

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Founded in 2008, Eat Me Supplements remain 100% New Zealand owned with the focus on quality and exceptional customer service. Their delicious protein shakes are a great way to promote lean physique and help you feel more satiated. Their Premium 100% Whey Protein also carries Informed Sport’s tick of approval. eatmesupplements.co.nz

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Best Boutique Gym

HABITAT: Where fitness meets whānau

A warm inviting habitat of real people, ready to support, laugh and sweat with you. Workout your way with our choice variety of classes including HIIT, barre, spin, strength, and yoga. Whether your goal is to get fitter, stronger, or just feel better – we’ve got you sorted. habitatforfitness.co.nz 399 New North Road, Kingsland

Best Online Workouts

BARRE BASE ANYWHERE

Barre Base Anywhere offers powerful barre, pilates and yoga workouts on-demand. Build strength, length and deepen your core connection with these 20-30 minute workouts. Tailor your workout to your energy levels, or mix and match strength and mobility sessions for a bespoke workout experience. Start your seven-day free trial today at barrebaseanywhere.co.nz

Best Yoga and Pilates

SWEAT YOGA AND HOT PILATES

Sweat Yoga lives up to its name, combining a fiery energy along with a sense of calming and grounding. The studio offers a hatha style of yoga, alongside power vinyasa, and yin. Their popular hot pilates classes are the perfect complement to hot yoga, and will strengthen your muscles, boost your metabolism and leave you feeling amazing. 12 Morgan Street, Newmarket sweatyoga.co.nz

Best Activewear

TEN 03 ACTIVEWEAR

Fleur and Bridget, both mums in Marlborough, are besties who were inspired to create a range of tights that stay up and are ‘squat-proof’, for a wide range of women. Their activewear collection pieces are all named after the bays in the Marlborough Sounds. Designed and manufactured in New Zealand, using quality materials, including eco-conscious recycled fabrics. ten03.nz

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Post Lockdown Glow Put these post-lockdown mind and body treatments on a pedestal for their mood boosting, confidence enhancing and anti-ageing benefits.

Lovely by skin institute Skin Peels

A skin peel could be just what you need to zhoosh up your skin health post lockdown. Lovely by skin institute offer a variety of skin peels that will improve the overall appearance, tone and texture of your skin. Their skin peels cater to all skin concerns, from acne, ageing, skin dullness, pigmentation, dry/scaly skin, and general rejuvenation. Plus, they are easy and affordable. Your skin will look refreshed and glowing! LOVELYBYSKIN.CO.NZ

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Milla Collagen

Your beauty is a science, CODAGE is the formula. Highperformance skincare to suit your changing lifestyle. Serums with innovative, active ingredients to calm redness, improve pigmentation, resurface and balance skin. Prescriptions available for skin damaged or effected by heat, sun and sea salt, providing intensive hydration complexes to sustain an everglowing complexion. Spend your summer on the beach and maintain soft, beautiful and healthy skin with formulas curated by experts. Available online as well as in store at Spring Spa.

If all those long walks and at-home exercise regimes have left you feeling a bit worse for wear, milla’s clinically proven, type two collagen powder is a great way to improve mobility and aid joint repair, regardless of your age. Supplemented with MSM powder, glucosamine, chondroitin and hyaluronic acid, it is carefully designed to aid cartilage regeneration and reduce the pain caused from inflammation. Shop online now. MILLACOLLAGEN.COM

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SPF Essentials An SPF is the most anti-ageing product you can own. Protect your skin – the reality is, there is no other option!

As skincare professionals, we’re on the front line of your skin safety. We need to protect our skin from UVA and UVB radiation, infrared radiation (IR) and visible light (HEV), every day, winter and summer, rain or shine. Why? Premature ageing, hyperpigmentation, fi ne lines, wrinkles, skin sagging, do we need to go on? We have heard it all before; It makes me breakout, I look shiny, I always look white like a ghost or it just feels awful on my skin. So, at Louise Gray we actually have 22 different options on our shelves, so we will defi nitely fi nd the right one for you. Let’s take a look at our favourites: Hannah Brockbank Senior Therapist

Jane Iredale “Powder Me” SPF 30. This amazing product comes as a super fi ne, silky textured powder in it’s own nifty applicator brush with refi lls. Perfect for use over the top of your makeup, this feather light powder won’t add weight or settle into creases. The powder acts as a light reflective barrier and helps absorb excess oils, all while topping up your full spectrum protection. As you may be aware, we need to reapply SPF during the course of the day. This format allows ease of use once you’ve created your makeup look and you can keep one in your desk, beach bag or glove box. The powder is zinc based and so is very soothing, protective and healing, fighting redness and breakouts naturally. The formula suits those skins that can’t use chemical sunscreens, as it is 100% mineral protection. Available in Translucent, Nude, Golden and Tanned there is a colour to suit your skin tone. Once you have used both refi lls that come with the vegan friendly brush, you can purchase a box with just the refi lls. This saves on packaging, the refi ll containers are 100% recyclable.

This mini powerhouse has mineral and chemical UV fi lters, it can be used on all skin, face body, eyes and lips! It has plant based ingredients to protect our collagen, it glides on easily, is not greasy or sticky, and as I found out recently, when my lips got wind burnt, it actually helps to repair skin after sun damage has occurred. This is due to its rosehip ingredient that repairs. So my professional recommendation for great daylight protection is the Sun Protective Repair Stick, it may be small but it’s huge on defend and repair. Oonagh Wolfkamp Senior Therapist

I’m loving brands that are about sustainability, great for skin, and our environment! Coola is one such brand. Mineral Sun Silk Crème features Full Spectrum 360 Technology, protecting the skin from UVA & UVB rays, but also blue light/ HEV (high energy visible light) from environmental and digital exposure. The formula is enriched with antioxidants, niacinamide a hero ingredient that includes benefits to soothe, soften, and support moisture retention. The non-nano zinc oxide gives instant physical sunscreen protection. The product glides easily over the skin, feels light, giving a sheer semi-matt fi nish, suitable for sensitive, balanced, or acneic skins. 70%+ certified organic ingredients, vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free and reef-Friendly, recyclable packaging! Louise Gray Owner & Senior Therapist at Louise Gray Skin Care

I just cannot start the day without my Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50! This product doubles both as a moisturiser and a sunscreen. I love products that multi task, so saves me time. Its hydrating, lightweight and stacked with intelligent, broad spectrum SPF formulas. All available now at Louise Gray Skin Care! It’s our mission to find the formulation that you will love, for the health of your skin.

Beverley Danyali Senior Therapist

Most people, when asked if they put on an SPF on a regular basis, often reply that they do when they are outside or are going to be in the sun. This is not good practice; we need to consider that when it is daytime the solar rays are all around us. They hit our skin whether we are inside or out, if it is sunny, raining, cloudy, summer or winter. If it is daylight the rays are touching us and potentially damaging our precious skin. So with this in mind my new favourite daylight protective product is by Mesoestetic Sun Protective Repair Stick.

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Natural Remedies

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Volo Wellbeing is a New Zealand-based company providing pure and natural dietary supplements with a specific focus on the connection between physical and mental wellness, by combining medicinal herbs, minerals, and homeopathy.

During the unsettling times of last year, Volo’s founder Antonio Emer Barbalich noticed that he, like many Kiwis, was struggling with increased stress and sleeping difficulties. He sought a solution, knowing he wanted natural remedies, with pure ingredients. And noticing a significant gap in the New Zealand market, inspiration struck.

Californian poppy and liquorice to alleviate stress and anxiety, while the Travel Remedy uses ginger, kawakawa, ambra gris and cocculus to settle an upset stomach. All three remedies come in easy-to-use spray bottles and travel-friendly 30ml bottles.

Antonio pitched his idea to his uncle, Zoran Barbalich, managing director of the award-winning global skincare brand Antipodes Nature. Zoran was so impressed he teamed up with his nephew, offering seed capital and invaluable wisdom. The pair reached out to chemist and naturopath, Michael Dong, to create their unique blends. After much hard work and many trials, they found three fine remedies.

All remedies contain 100% real time-tested ingredients, that allow nature to shine through and heal. They are free of artificial flavours, sweeteners, colours, gluten, yeast, and dairy. Packaging and bottles are environmentally friendly, as are the vegetablebased inks – all a testament to the company’s mission to honour nature and show that plant-based products make a fundamental difference in the way we feel and interact with others.

The Sleep Remedy, which utilises the studied properties of valerian, ziziphus and passiflora, supports deeper levels of sleep and relaxation. The Stress Remedy contains withania,

The full range is available from their website, as well as retailers such as Pharmacy Direct, The Chemist Warehouse, Commonsense Organics and Hardy’s.

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Here Comes the Sun With daylight savings upon us and a long-wet winter behind, it’s tempting to run straight out and soak up the sunshine. But if you’ve invested in IPL, cosmetic treatments, and good quality skincare over the year, you could be setting yourself back.

One of the most common issues we treat with IPL is pigmentation caused by sun damage. Sun and heat can stimulate an uneven increase in melanin production which results in irregular skin tone. This can occur on any part of the skin exposed to the sun but when its on your face, chest, hands and arms it’s very telling that you have seen many a summer! Patients often don’t notice last summer’s damage until the warmer weather hits again and once they start shedding the layers, they see new spots that have appeared particularly on their chest or arms. We tend to treat pigmentation during the winter months when it’s easier to avoid exposure as post treatment the skin is vulnerable and needs to be kept out of the sun. Treatments such as Triderma 3 in 1 complete facial rejuvenation or even targeted pigment treatments for other areas are an investment in your skin.

photofinish or bio-stimulatories help to promote hydration, giving a smoother, more even coloured, glowing complexion. The goal being to help counteract some of the signs of photo-ageing. Photo-ageing is responsible for 90% of visible changes to the skin and is a direct result of the cumulative sun damage you’ve been exposed to over your lifetime. The body needs sun exposure for vitamin D production as anyone who’s done an OE to London will tell you. But in everyday life here in New Zealand less than 5% of the population suffer from vitamin D deficiency. So we need to be smart about how much sun we get, and use added protection on those areas that are naturally exposed. Here at Clinic 42 we encourage everyone to incorporate sunblock into their everyday skin routine and we try to make it easy by providing multifunctional products. Syngerie’s Uberzinc is a great option as it is a 2-in-1 moisturiser with physical and mineral solar protection and 21% zinc oxide. ZO Skin Health Primer and Sunscreen is a dual action sunscreen featuring a built-in primer, providing broad spectrum protection against UVA/UVB rays while also providing a great base for your makeup.

Likewise if you have been treating fine lines and skin texture through cosmetic treatments or active skincare you don’t want to throw away all your hard work. Treatments like skinboosters,

With regular application of sun protection you can slow the damage, but if you are interested in talking to us about sun care or treatments and products to help reduce pigment, please contact our reception on 09-6384242 / reception@clinic42.co.nz

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Clarins Double Serum Eye I’m starting this review with a confession – I’m fairly complacent when it comes to an anti-ageing skin routine. I’m 29 and so far have been blessed with youthful-looking skin, so I guess I’m in denial that this won’t last forever. Wearing less makeup over lockdown has forced me to admit that I do, sadly, have dark circles under my eyes as well as a slight puffi ness that unfortunately will not go away simply by having more sleep. I have come to accept the fact that I am only going to get older, and the best way to offset the effects of ageing is to start preventing them now. Clarins’ new Double Serum Eye had immediate appeal mainly because of its promise that it would only take seven days to see visibly younger-looking eyes. It’s also appropriate for all ages and skin types, so with all of the anti-ageing eye products available right now, this felt like a good place to start. The fi rst thing I loved was how simple it is to use. It is a twophase formula that combines the tightening effect of a gel with the comfort of a cream, and the rotating push button gives a made-to-measure dose of the serum. Once you’ve gently dabbed over the entire eye area, it quickly absorbs into the skin making it easy to apply concealer straight after with no mucking around. I have quite sensitive skin so was also relieved that it doesn’t slip or slide into the eyes at all.

Once I realised how effortless this product was to use, it quickly became integrated into my routine. After just a couple of days of use in the morning and evening, I noticed that my eyes actually felt less fatigued and more hydrated. This bodes well for the new anti-pollution complex that Clarins has introduced into this eye serum that fights blue light pollution generated by screens, which can cause dehydration and dry skin. A defi nite win considering how much screen time I’m clocking up while at home all day – I love how refreshing this product is. After seven days of using Double Serum Eye, I’m pleased to say that this product delivered on its promise. Looking in the mirror, my eyes had visibly reduced puffi ness, and the dark circles had started to soften. And yes, I’ll admit that while I have long been in denial about ageing, it is true that I had started to notice some minor creases around my eyes which thankfully this serum has taken care of! To sum up, Clarins’ Double Serum Eye has left my eyes feeling hydrated, smoother, less fatigued and looking much brighter. I’m not a very patient person so the ease at which I can use this product, in combination with the quickly visible results, has given me more than enough reason to give this product a permanent place in my beauty cupboard. clarinsnewzealand.co.nz

October 2021

Varicose Veins: Skin Institute Explains Varicose veins affect both men and women and tend to be more of a problem as we get older. Younger people, especially women who have been through pregnancy, are also vulnerable to those larger, twisted blood vessels that stick out from the skin. So what causes them and – more importantly – how do you get rid of them?

Established in 1994, the Skin Institute developed a veins team that now treat patients from many of our 18 clinics nationwide, and we have years of experience diagnosing and treating vein conditions, the majority of which are treated without surgery. The published research is very clear that the most appropriate treatments now are not surgical.

Varicose veins are dilated, swollen veins in the legs. They may initially be small but can often progress to become very visible, appearing blue, twisted and bulgy. However, no matter what the size of the varicose vein they can cause aching, heaviness, itchiness and swelling in the legs. For some sufferers, if left untreated, varicose veins can cause changes to the skin resulting in poor healing, rashes, discolouration, and skin ulcers in the lower legs. Varicose veins can be unsightly and can dramatically limit your quality of life and the health of your legs.

In fact, the long-term effectiveness of non-surgical treatment of veins is over 90%, compared to surgical methods that have a long-term effectiveness of less than 70%.

Even so, many sufferers put off seeking treatment; often a result of misconceptions about treatment – many people with varicose veins remember seeing a parent or grandparent go through invasive, painful vein-stripping surgery and think that’s the only option.

Being on your feet a lot can exacerbate the problem; pregnancy also tends to make it worse. But neither of these will usually cause varicose veins – the tendency is inherited. It runs in the family. Skin Institute offers veins assessments without referral from your GP, and diagnosis is made via a clinical exam and ultrasound. Once diagnosed, the most appropriate treatment will be recommended based on the fi ndings of the ultrasound. If your veins are holding you back, one of Skin Institute’s notso-scary treatment options could be the solution. skininstitute.co.nz

Fortunately, that is no longer the case. There are now a number of very effective ways to treat varicose veins that are noninvasive and minimally painful. They no longer require days of downtime or discomfort – in fact, most of our vein treatments are walk-in/walk-out. This makes them much easier to fit into a busy schedule.

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New Romance A contemporary love affair with spring, Witchery’s October collection pays homage to Mother Nature, celebrating our renewed need for grounding and gratitude. In its exploration of nature’s best, spearmint and sesame hues are introduced alongside a summer chocolate creating a dynamic neutral contrast to usually saccharine spring palettes. A nod to the wonder that’s right in front of us, Witchery’s New Romance serves a sophisticated yet simple approach to spring style. www.witchery.co.nz

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Botanical Alchemy WORDS – LIZ MORRIS PRODUCTION – SVEN ALBERDING PHOTOGRAPHS – WARREN HEATH/BUREAUX

Eco-printmaker Kristen McClarty trades in the currency of unique creative surprises via her Inyoni art-fabric range, which she hand-produces from plants found on the slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain Second Sub if Required {delete if not}

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“The art part is the design element, the visualisation of a piece based on prior knowledge of how the foliage I find will transfer onto fabric”

With today’s renewed emphasis on simplicity, durability and authenticity, Kristen McClarty’s eco-printing practice and product are as on-point as you could fi nd. Kristen got to this by taking the long route. No art school or decades on a design team feature on her bio, but what does is a robust childhood in South Africa’s rural KwaZulu-Natal (1,800km and an entire ecosystem away from where she now lives), which taught her, among several other country-girl skills, to sew and to identify the plants and trees that grew abundantly around her. In contrast, this was followed by a high-powered 13-year stint in corporate law. While she was super-fluent about fabric and flora from the get-go, where Kristen is now as a surface designer is as much a science as it is an art; as much about precision, chemistry and biology as it is about the more soulful stuff of documenting her time and place in her surroundings in a way that others, she hopes, can enjoy. “My objective with my brand, Inyoni – the isiZulu word for bird, which was my dad’s nickname for me – was to produce wearable and usable art,” she explains. “The art part is the design element, the visualisation of a piece based on prior knowledge of how the foliage I fi nd will transfer onto fabric. So it’s really about a look and feel I’d like to achieve, plus it is about registering or transferring memory onto a textile, and in that way it is completely different from any mechanical process.”

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Her next venture is a collab with fashion designer Nadya Von Stein, whose bespoke range of hemp resortwear well fits the values Kristen is all about.

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Kristen’s preferred picking grounds are gutters, plant dumps and the suburban paths and byways where plants have spilled over onto the public thoroughfare. The science part turned out to be considerably more dicey, alchemic and experimental for Kristen. “There is very little written on the science, as opposed to the practice, of ecoprinting. Each piece of fabric I make is botanically printed directly from the pigments intrinsic to the foliage. I don’t use inks, dye or chemicals. Nature does the work. There were a lot of eureka moments. You don’t know until you know.” Having unlocked this mysterious process through initiative and time-intensive experimentation, Kristen is not about to dish on how you can DIY. After all, her product is not the method but what is expressed on the material. What she will tell you is that she doesn’t get her results by being an elite forager. Although the Cape Floral Kingdom – one of six unique floral kingdoms in the world and widely lauded for its extraordinary diversity of endemic species – is on her doorstep, her foraging is far from restricted to plant royalty. She picks indigenous fynbos, legally, in the suburban areas around her Kommetjie studio, but also uses kitchen scraps – like onion skin; alien plants such as peppermint willow (Agonis flexuosa), a native to Australia that features on the street verges of Kommetjie; and the bankrupt bush (Seriphium plumosum), which though indigenous tends to encroach aggressively wherever it’s planted. In fact, Kristen’s preferred picking grounds are gutters, plant dumps and the suburban paths and byways where plants have spilled over onto the public thoroughfare.

“When I forage, I already have in mind a look and feel I’d like to achieve with a piece, so I scavenge for what I need. Perhaps the beautiful blombos (Metalasia muricata) in bloom or the thin straplike leaves of the invasive Port Jackson (Acacia siligna) that prints medium grey and slightly haphazard in structure. I particularly love the scribbled, needle-fi ne casuarina. To create depth in my pieces, I compose and juxtapose relative-strength pigments and foliage shapes, plus the negative space around the foliage and the general markings left on the fabric to create surface noise or detail. All this is on my mind when I forage for and execute a print.” Kristen has gone from producing small-batch fabric lengths that she retails through several high-end Cape Town craft galleries to producing a homeware range of cushions, bed throws, tea towels and table napkins, available on her website. Her next venture is a collab with fashion designer Nadya Von Stein, whose bespoke range of hemp resortwear well fits the values Kristen is all about. For this, and her own growing range of textile prints for Inyoni, Kristen is determined to retain her bespoke approach but reach a wider fashion-focused audience that appreciates and champions small-batch big-time makers of wearable art.

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Companion planting Companion planting is where different plants are beneficial to each other when planted together. This can include driving away pests, improving flavours and encouraging beneficial insects for better pollination. Ve�ies

As it is tomato planting season, consider planting them with a companion plant. Basil is known to help improve the flavour of the tomato fruit if planted nearby, as well as repelling small flying insects. Leeks and carrots will also benefit each other’s company by keeping away pest insects. Been having some

trouble with aphids? Plant garlic around the base of roses to help ward them off. Herbs

Plant hyssop around brassicas such as cauliflower, kale, and cabbage to help deter white butterfl ies from laying. Sage is known to keep away aphids and is great when planted close to a celery crop. Aromatic herbs such as rosemary, dill and mint again keep certain pests away from the veggie garden. Flowers

Marigolds are well known to ward off aphids and attract hoverfl ies, which are

predatory insects that attack pests. Plant borage near the garden and strawberries to attract bees to help aid pollination. Nasturtiums are a good ‘trap’ or sacrificial crop, meaning they attract pest insects away from your other main crops. They work well for aphids, caterpillars and whitefly. Don’t forget

After planting your companion plants, don’t forget to water them deeply and mulch in anticipation of the summer’s heat. Liquid fertilise once a month to keep them strong and healthy.

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Julius Shulman’s Genius

PICTURES – PIERRE KOENIG, STAHL HOUSE (1960), PHOTOGRAPHED BY JULIUS SHULMAN RICHARD NEUTRA, KAUFMANN DESERT HOUSE (1946), PHOTOGRAPHED BY JULIUS SHULMAN

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If you’ve ever been captivated by a vintage photo of a beautifully designed mid-century American home, chances are it was captured through the lens of Julius Shulman’s camera. 96

Fresh and exciting concepts began to emerge like open plan living, indoor-outdoor flow and releasing the modern woman from the confines of the kitchen.

Shulman’s work is a masterclass in perfect composition but what makes it truly incredible is the way he literally created the carefree elegance and vibrant lifestyle that we now associate with mid-century architecture. In the 1930s, progressive architects dreamed of making the world a better place. Fresh and exciting concepts began to emerge like open-plan living, indoor-outdoor flow, and releasing the modern woman from the confi nes of the kitchen. Unfortunately, this bold direction was not shared by the majority. The American public was suspicious of what they saw as European ideals, what they wanted was a white picket fence with a new home in the style of something traditional.

Fortunately for modernist architecture, Julius Shulman had recently dropped out of an engineering degree. It was 1936 and, in his words, Shulman was “just taking it easy”. No-one would have guessed a chance encounter with avant-garde European architect Richard Neutra would lead to a photography career that would redefi ne the narrative of modern living and offer a new and exciting American dream. Shulman had never met an architect before his meeting with Neutra but in that random moment, modernism had found it’s champion. As a result of the post war housing demand, leading architects such as Neutra, Pierre Koenig and Charles and Ray Eames were commissioned to take part in the iconic Case Study Program 97

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Shulman made the home come alive with images that still captivate the imagination and showcase the glamour of the mid-century – bright lights, swimming pools, stylish people and the eternal sunshine of modern living. to design inexpensive and easily replicable model homes. Not only did Shulman photograph these architectural studies, but he crafted an idyllic image of modern life that middle class Americans could aspire to. The Stahl House designed by Pierre Koenig is the epitome of post-war optimism and Hollywood glamour. The architect took on the challenge of building the modern home from new materials that would work on the steep Hollywood Hills site. It was a pure exercise in form follows function – there was no way a Neo Georgian home was going to work. Shulman made the home come alive with images that still captivate the imagination and showcase the glamour of the mid-century – bright lights, swimming pools, stylish people and the eternal sunshine of modern living. Shulman’s lively compositions not only frame the architecture, but also represented the new aspirational vision for modern life. Though he retired from photography in 1989, his work is more popular than ever and will continue to inspire for years to come. As Richard Neutra said, “His work will survive me. Film is stronger and good glossy prints are easier to ship than brute concrete, stainless steel, or even ideas.”

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Cooking for Change

Verve catches up with multi-awardwinning Kiwi chef and restauranteur, Chantelle Nicholson, considered one of the leading lights of the London food and hospitality scene. Food A: 6 x&Column Drink Editorial DPS

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“I always loved food,” beams multi-award-winning, Londonbased Kiwi chef and restauranteur, Chantelle Nicholson, “and got into cooking pretty young for a few reasons. I had an aunt in Central Otago that was an amazing cook and baker and had another aunt who spent some time living in America, so had very different influences from her. I loved treats, but my mum was a public health nurse, so we didn’t generally have a huge amount in the house. So, if I wanted sweet treats, I had to bake them!” Culinary awards aside, Chantelle, who owns a pair of London’s most prestigious sustainable eateries – Tredwells in Covent Garden and All’s Well in Hackney – also featured in CODE Hospitality’s ‘UK’s 100 Most Influential Women in 2019 and 2020. Her meteoric rise began in 2004 when she quit a career in law to enter the Gordon Ramsey Scholarship competition where she made the fi nal and was offered a job by judge Josh Emett, then head chef of The Savoy Grill by Marcus Wareing. Both Emett and Wareing served as mentors for the cook as she worked her way up through some of London’s most exclusive kitchens. “I recall walking into the walk-in fridge at the Savoy Grill and thinking, ‘Am I actually here?!’ I never questioned the decision itself, that gut feeling felt right, but I sometimes questioned the long hours and lack of social life! Josh was hugely important – the way he ran the kitchen meant I had a really great start. If I had been in a different kitchen that was more aggressive and egotistical, then I may have thrown the towel in.” Chantelle even had an advisory role for the 2014 fi lm, Burnt, starring Bradley Cooper. “It was quite an involved role, from flagging anything that didn’t quite fit in the script, to teaching Bradley Cooper how to cook a piece of seabass! I spent several

days on set, which was quite eye-opening.” How scary was it to quit law for the kitchen all those years ago – are you a risk-taker by nature and is this reflected in your approach to cooking?

“I think I was naively unaware – thankfully, upon reflection! I thought I could always go back to law, so it didn’t feel like a fi nite decision. In terms of being a risk-taker, I would say I take calculated risks. Running a kitchen can’t really involve risks, so service is de-risked as much as possible in terms of the dishes, but my approach to creating dishes is more of the moment, embracing seasonality, but also time and place.” Does your legal background help with the business side of the industry?

“I think all life experiences assist in running a business, but yes, when there are contracts to be read and so on, then a general understanding has defi nitely helped. I also did a commerce degree alongside law, so that also gave me a base that has been useful.” You’re known for using sustainable and ethical products – are these becoming easier to source?

“Yes, and no. The more you become aware of the need for certain things, it can be harder to just accept the norm. It’s common sense for us to be working towards a more circular economy but unfortunately, we have got so far down the line into a linear economy with single use items that it’s going to take quite some time to make the needed changes.” The chef recalls the joy and excitement she experienced growing up, with each seasonal change: “The fi rst of the asparagus, the sweetcorn, and the strawberries! My family in Central Otago had a stone fruit orchard, so I was always spoilt with the best of the best fruit.”

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“I think that being able to lend a hand and support those who need it is important, therefore feel I need to give back to those who have not had that luxury. Her fi rst solo cookbook, the well-received Planted, focuses on plant-based recipes, some of which appear on her restaurants’ menus (she’s also co-authored five of Marcus Wareing’s culinary tomes). Chantelle, however, isn’t vegan – I ask how much of a professional decision this is and if it would be possible to create meat dishes from experience. “I use the term plant-based rather than vegan. To me, veganism encapsulates a lifestyle whereas plant-based refers to what effectively is on the plate. I adore vegetables, so it’s not an onerous task for me to work with them more. I think your palate and cooking ability is also something that’s inherent after a certain amount of experience, so you don’t necessarily need to test out each dish to know that it will work.” Pre-Covid, how often did you come back to Aotearoa – it must be fascinating to see how the food scene here has evolved?

“I was last there in 2018 and used to come back every two or three years. It has been great to be able to see it morph and change in the time since I lived there, and to see everyone embracing the uniqueness of the Kiwi attitude and produce.” The pandemic has seriously aﬀected the industry – has it altered your approach in any way?

“It has brought about too many changes to even begin to list. It has changed my thought process and also my priorities. It also

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made me question a lot of things, why they were the way they were, for the better.” Chantelle’s fervent belief in caring for the planet is complemented by desire to care for others and share the joys of cooking. She’s worked with charities such as StreetSmart, Action Against Hunger, and Carbon-Free Dining. “I think that being able to lend a hand and support those who need it is important. I am aware of my privilege and therefore feel I need to give back to those who have not had that luxury. Food is also a great conduit for many things – bringing people together, education, nourishment – so lends itself, in all its facets, to being a powerful contribution.” Kids’ cooking classes have proved popular, too. “I think it is so important for children to learn about food,” she says, “especially where it comes from and how it gets onto their plate. There is so much food insecurity in the world and we all need to work hard where we can to try and get this into a better place. I think the youth are key to the future, to be able to bring about change.” To find out more about Chantelle, and order her book, visit chantellenicholson.com

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Careless Kirsty Capes

Carless is the story of fifteen-year-old Bess, who we first meet in a kebab shop with a positive pregnancy test in hand. Bess is also in the UK care system. At the heart of this story is Bess’s journey navigating whether she herself is ready to care for someone. Kirsty Capes focus on bringing the care system into fiction, mixed with some British dry wit, and set amongst the back drop of 1999, make for an outstanding debut.

Greta and Valdin Rebecca K Reilly

This is Aotearoa’s answer to Schitt’s Creek in literature form thanks to its outrageous sense of humour, diverse range of characters, one very loveable family at the centre and exploration of fluid sexuality. This story showcases diversity as it should be, not as the central ‘confl ict’ but just as a part of the story. We should count ourselves lucky to have someone so talented as Reilly right here in Aotearoa sharing her mind with us. It is hands down one of the best books I have read this year.

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Beautiful World, Where Are You? Sally Rooney

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The Midnight Library Matt Haig

Exploring the theory that parallel universes do exist, and therefore the possibility of parallel lives, applying that to mental health, add in some fantasy and philosophy, along with the heavy burden of regret that comes with the overwhelming nature of the infi nite possibilities our path could take in modern life, and you have The Midnight Library. A place situated between life and death where you can explore the multiple lives you are capable of, but in reality cannot possibly live. This concept is fascinating, thought provoking and incredibly relatable.

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Search History WORDS — JAMIE CHRISTIAN DESPLACES

‘Google it’ is so entrenched in our everyday vernacular, most have probably forgotten how we used to ‘Ask Jeeves’ to settle pop culture trivia or reveal the capital city of some obscure former Soviet state. But well before we had our own virtual valets there was Archie – before most even had computers in our households, let alone an internet connection. The word’s fi rst search engine was incredibly rudimentary. Introduced in 1990, Archie enabled users to search a site’s fi le directory, but rather than open specific webpages, fi les had to be downloaded to see what was inside. Searches also had to preferably be one word as natural language keywords weren’t yet a thing meaning a search for ‘Bill Murray’ would bring up surplus fi les on legal bills, utility bills and even duck bills (though there would be some overlap on the latter as the famously deadpan comedic actor is known for his Daffy Duck impression). By the mid-‘90s, we had far more efficient search engines such as Yahoo and Ask Jeeves (now just ask.com as Jeeves retired in 2005). Just Google It

Though relatively late to the party, Google, developed by students Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1997, offered a service that its competitors did not. While search engines such as Yahoo or AOL ranked their results on how frequently a particular term appeared in their search content, Google’s algorithm could decipher which content was more useful with its users and push that further up the search results ensuring a more satisfying online experience. Today, the competition’s not even close, with Google accounting for around 93% of the global search market. Each day each user averages more than 12 minutes (significantly longer than most people spend having sex, apparently) on what is the world’s most visited website, which handles around seven billion daily searches – more than 80,000 per second and a mind-bending more-than-2.5 trillion per year. Fitting, then, that the site was named after the googol, the name given to the number one followed by 100 zeros. When Page and Brin fi rst founded the company out of their Stanford University accommodation, they

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famously maxed out their credit cards on discounted discs and built a server network from second-hand and loaned personal computers. Now the company’s worth north of US$1 trillion. The Popular and the Puzzling

At the close of 2019, Google released its top searches for the previous decade with high-profi le deaths like Robin Williams and Nelson Mandela; major sporting events such as the Olympics, title fights, and FIFA World Cups; fidget spinners; and Game of Thrones all placing high. Natural disasters and terrorism were Googled with depressing regularity, too. The search engine’s most popular questions prove the same insecurities span borders and cultures, with ‘how to lose weight’, ‘how to draw’, and ‘how to kiss’ all regularly making the top 10. More practical queries include ‘what’s my IP’, ‘how to tie a tie’, and ‘what time is it’. More folk want to know when’s Mother’s Day rather than Father’s Day. Others have wondered how many toes rhinoceros possess, how giraffes clean their ears and why ducks’ feet don’t stick to ice, and hopefully it’s not pilots who are asking if helicopters can fly upside down. Unsurprisingly, ‘coronavirus’ dominated searches in 2020 in Aotearoa – and around the globe – along with the ‘US elections’ (even ahead of our own ones), recipes mostly involving flour, and ‘Zoom’. Donald Trump would no doubt be thoroughly unimpressed to learn that Kim Jong-Un shunted him into second place on the most Googled global figure list, joined by the likes of Elon Musk (6th), Joe Exotic (7th) and Kanye West (10th). Ashley Bloomfield was the third most searched-for Kiwi, after Hayley Holt and Israel Adesanya. Kiwis were also pondering some of life’s big questions during lockdown, such as ‘why are people buying so much toilet paper’, ‘why is the sky blue’, and ‘why were cornflakes invented’. The answer to the latter? In the hope of preventing sinful thoughts and masturbation – seriously, Google it!

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WORDS — MELANIE DOWER PHOTOGRAPHY — KATHERINE BROOK

Artists Nikki Walker and Darya Bing met working on TV commercials. Drawn together by their love of art they now create beautiful scarves, sarongs and prints for their company, Walker & Bing. Business & Society

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I think most of it though comes from the fact that we’re both quite playful and unpretentious.

Nikki

Darya

I produce TV commercials and was creating content for Tourism NZ and Darya was working for them as well. I always loved working with her; she’s got a great sense of style and we kept saying for years we’d love to do something together.

Nikki and I met working on TV commercials for Tourism NZ. We travelled all over New Zealand and became friends as we realised we had a lot of common interests, especially around art and design and most importantly human behaviour. For me it’s that connection that I make with a person to understand that they are on the same page when it comes to values, morals and just being human.

I have always adored scarves. My grandmother was super stylish with the most incredible outfits and she always looked amazing as she always wore beautiful scarves. It doesn’t matter what you’re wearing, you can put on a scarf and you feel lifted. You can actually wear a work of art and I just love how it makes you feel. Fortunately, Darya felt the same and that’s what we set out to do and eventually we found someone who could help us make them. We have ended up having slightly different roles as I’m pretty good with the digital side of things and Darya is amazing with marketing and dealing with people. Everybody knows Darya and everybody loves her. Although we’ve ended up doing slightly different things, they cross-pollinate well. One of the things that attracted me to Darya is that I always fi nd her really calming. She’s also really kind, and an incredible cook. She’s very giving to her family and others and I trust her implicitly. We make each other laugh and we’re really prepared to listen to each other, which I think is really important. It has been so good to fi nd someone who has a similar aesthetic and I rely on Darya for her curatorial ability. What I love about what I create and what Darya creates and what we’ve created together is that we’re constantly inspired. We may not have spoken for a week or so and then we remember how good it is when we’re talking about our work and the possibilities. We have so many ideas we just need more time in the day to create and get everything out there. I’m very fortunate to have work in creating commercials but I really look forward to my creating and hanging with Darya; it really is my happy place.

We kept saying it would be great to come up with something that is creative and our own and we wanted to create something that is beautiful to look at and carries a lot more than just being another product. We both create equally and we sit down together and always end up in agreement around what artwork will work well in the collection. We’re both used to working with people and are very open to understanding and letting other people have room in the process. I think most of it though comes from the fact that we’re both quite playful and unpretentious. We want this to be fun, we want it to be beautiful, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. It’s quite remarkable because we’ve never sat down and had different roles written down for each of us, but it’s very apparent that I take care of anything to do with photo shoots and styling, while Nikki does a lot of the digitizing as she knows how to do that really well. Nikki is very talented and very funny. She can also be matter of fact and thoughtful and all those qualities come together really nicely. She loves flowers. A lot of her designs are very floral and lovely. We bring very different things into Walker and Bing and she defi nitely brings the florals! I come from a very different point of view around art which is very abstract but I fi nd that we are both fascinated about fi nding the commonality around our differences. We come from very different upbringings, have different types of art that we love but we are always very open to seeing what can we fi nd in common, which is really nice.

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EXHIBITION DATES ARE ALERT LEVEL

WORDS — KELLY CARMICHAEL

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The Art of October At a time of quick change, a big shout-out to all the makers and spaces responding with an explosion of artistic dexterity. Art’s ability to go beyond boundaries is clear, but now there’s an added challenge – how to arrive at new ways of presenting work. Art has never been more aware of its relationship to society, and this month’s exhibitions reflect or create shifting structures and perspectives.

DAPHNE ESPIRITU, MOONWAY IN SIENNA, 2020

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MARTIN POPPELWELL, “SO I SHALL ONLY ADD THAT EVERY HUNDRED YARDS OR SO, I STOPPED TO REST MY LEGS, THE GOOD ONE AS WELL AS THE BAD, AND NOT ONLY MY LEGS, NOT ONLY MY LEGS...”, 2021

CORBANS ESTATE ARTS CENTRE 1924 – Sosefi na Andy, Ruby Joy Eade, Daphne Espiritu, Karen Rubado, Erica van Zon

From 8 October ceac.org.nz

MELANIE ROGER GALLERY bababababa… – Martin Poppelwell

Until 22 October melanieroger gallery.com

During lockdown many of us looked carefully at our surroundings, reflecting on how we really live in our homes when we’re not rushing out the door each morning and how spaces hold and shape family history. The year 1924 was the fi rst that the Corban family lived in their new home. Almost 100 years later this exhibition presents a dynamic group of contemporary textile artists responding to and exploring the role of textiles in the home alongside the domestic heritage of what are now galleries but were once a parlour, a library, and bedrooms. Visitors can discover Sosefi na Andy’s large, sitespecific crochet wall taking form during the exhibition.

GUS FISHER GALLERY I Multiply Each Day – Larry Achiampong, Christopher Ulutupu, Michelle Williams Gamaker

Working across drawing, painting, ceramics, installation, and sculpture Martin Poppelwell’s practice breaks down and reorganises networks across each medium. His unstructured grids disrupt, not relying on already established structural forms but inventing new ones. Allowing the formal structure to dissolve and reform, Poppelwell is prolific and adept mark maker whose work often incorporates gestural smudges, gridded lines, moments of intense colour, and language. New artworks made over the past year take the diagram of painting into split and schismatic territory, repositioning form and content into something fresh and very moreish.

TENT

From 30 October gusfishergallery. auckland.ac.nz

4-7 November Various locations across Aotearoa–NZ tent.art

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Examining our collective and personal histories as well as how we might participate in building a shared future is a vital issue at this moment in time. I Multiply Each Day is a mantra taken from British-Ghanaian artist Larry Achiampong’s fi lm Beyond the Substrata, a call to arms exploring threads of race, class, gender, and gentrification. Accompanied by a major new commission from local artist Christopher Ulutupu (Sāmoa/Niue/ Germany) and a fi lm trilogy by Michelle Williams Gamaker (UK), this trio of leading moving image makers employs their own form of fictional activism to recast assumptions and explore histories of migration from a contemporary standpoint. Presented by the Aotearoa Art Fair team, TENT is a long weekend of popup exhibitions and art events across the country. The inaugural edition has enticed 25 galleries, eight of which will be showing across Auckland, to present exhibitions and special events in venues other than their own. Spaces are an intriguing mix of the slick and unconventional, including a disused warehouse, industrial fabricators, and fashion stores. Alongside the exhibitions sit specially created online viewing rooms so each exhibition can be seen from wherever you’re based. Online preview: Thursday 4 November. Live exhibitions, curated walks, opportunities to meet artists, and special events, 5–7 November.

October 2021

ARTSPACE AOTEAROA When The Dust Settles

Online auction 14–19 October artspaceaotearoa.nz

Celebrating a game-changing 34 years with work by 34 artists key to the organisation’s history, When The Dust Settles is a series of four exhibitions culminating in a fundraising auction. Involving many of our most celebrated artists – Billy Apple, Fiona Pardington, Brett Graham, Dane Mitchell, Yvonne Todd – funds will contribute to an ambitious and exciting plan for an expanded Artspace Aotearoa including cinema, dedicated workshop, and artist residency studio. As the wider event adapts and unfolds digitally, an online catalogue with full details will launch ahead of the auction. Artspace champions artists, and 50% of the sale price is offered back to the makers. Auction hosted by Webb’s online portal.

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Govett-Brewster Art Gallery

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

The Govett-Brewster has launched a virtual tour of their acclaimed Brett Graham (Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Tainui) exhibition Tai Moana Tai Tangata earlier this year. Embedded into the online exhibition are layers of additional information and resources, including behind the scenes photos from the artist’s studio.

Watch Reuben Paterson (Ngāti Rangitihi, Ngāi Tūhoe, Tūhourangi) introduce his striking crystalline waka Guide Kaiārahi. Rising vertically from the gallery’s forecourt, the 10-metre-high sculpture seems to levitate above the forecourt pool and draws on the artist’s interest in the scientific, material, and metaphysical properties of light.

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Royal Academy of Arts

London’s Royal Academy offers a tour of their Tracey Emin/Edvard Munch: The Loneliness of the Soul exhibition. Both artists outraged contemporary society of their time and here Emin, who has made a career of her life exposed in messy closeup, pairs her work with that of Munch, best known for his iconic painting The Scream. royalacademy.org.uk/article/virtualtour-tracey-emin-edvard-munch-video

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Exhibition of the Month

Kathy Barber South October 12 – 30

While Kathy Barber lives locally, her exhibition, SOUTH, speaks to an accumulation of experiences spent in the Central Otago landscape. The colours are borrowed directly from the region where nature fights with climate. Moss greens vibrate over inky black granites, mānuka subtle pinks flourish amidst the charcoal tones of blackened wood where shafts of light penetrate the bush. Barber is continually drawn to the moving colours of the New Zealand landscape, the light, the horizons where nothingness seems to exist, the sublime pleasure, and awe, of being in nature. It is a desire to evoke sensations that lies at the heart of these paintings. The exhibition consists of works on canvas and on paper. Work featured: Tethered oil and sumi ink on linen 1200mm x 850mm $8,500

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October 2021

Peter Hackett The Lonesome Gardener

With his exhibition The Lonesome Gardner currently on view, we take a moment with Peter Hackett’s intoxicating and immersive floral scenes; his sublime vision of nature’s incomparable beauty.

about the material as it is about the subject. As Hackett says, “I am not just using oil paint to describe a meadow; I am using a meadow to describe oil paint.”

Working in thick impasto oils, the enchanting and sculptural quality of Hackett’s diverse and vibrant palette, applied instinctively with paint-laden brushes and palette knives, unveils an alluring sense that his work is as much

The Lonesome Gardner is a tribute to Hackett’s father, “At 94 years old he has spent his life not only building a career in medicine but a splendid garden he can be proud of. This exhibition honours that man.”

‘The Lonesome Gardener’ – Oil on Canvas, 2520 × 1560 mm

The Lonesome Gardener is on view at Parnell Gallery now until 17 October. View all exhibition works at parnellgallery.co.nz/exhibitions

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THE ROSE MAKER 07 October

LAMB 14 October

Eve (Catherine Frot) was content living her life focused on her passion: being one of the greatest rose makers in the world. However, when fi nancial ruin threatens her livelihood desperate measures are required. Her loyal secretary Véra, comes up with what she thinks is a brilliant idea to save them, and hires three hapless people from a back-to-work programme. There is just one small problem: they know absolutely nothing about gardening. Despite their obvious differences the new team comes up with a crazy plan that could change their lives forever, and Eve unexpectedly discovers new parts of life that are worth nurturing.

Icelandic couple, María (Noomi Rapace) and Ingvar (Hilmir Snaer Gudnason) live with their herd of sheep on a beautiful but remote farm. When they discover a mysterious newborn on their farmland, they decide to keep it and raise it as their own. This unexpected prospect of a new family brings them much joy, before ultimately destroying them.

THE ALPINIST 14 October

JULIA 21 October

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Marc-André Leclerc climbs alone, far from the limelight. On remote alpine faces, the free-spirited 23-year-old Canadian makes some of the boldest solo ascents in history. Yet, he draws scant attention. With no cameras, no rope, and no margin for error, Leclerc’s approach is the essence of solo adventure. Nomadic and publicity shy, he doesn’t own a phone or car, and is reluctant to let a fi lm crew in on his pure vision of climbing. Veteran fi lmmaker Peter Mortimer (The Dawn Wall) sets out to make a fi lm about Leclerc but struggles to keep up with his elusive subject. Then, Leclerc embarks on a historic adventure in Patagonia that will redefi ne what is possible in solo climbing. Unmissable!

Julia tells the story of the legendary cookbook author and television superstar who changed the way Americans think about food, television, and even women. Using never-before-seen archival footage, personal photos, fi rst-person narratives, and cutting-edge, mouthwatering food cinematography, the fi lm traces Julia Child’s surprising path, from her struggles to create and publish the revolutionary Mastering the Art of French Cooking (1961) which has sold more than 2.5 million copies to date, to her empowering story of a woman who found fame in her 50s, and her calling as an unlikely television sensation.

October 2021

Catherine Roberts in her Wellington studio

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Catherine Roberts Ahead of her upcoming exhibition at Parnell Gallery, we take a closer look at the evocative work of Wellington based artist Catherine Roberts. In this body of new paintings, Catherine Roberts engages with colour, texture, and contrast to form a series of abstract utopian landscapes that exude a sense of imaginary escapism and harmonious rhythm. Working in mixed media on canvas to large-scale, Roberts approaches each piece with an acceptance of serendipity;

areas of paint move unhindered and colours are given reign to compose themselves. Warm blues and yellows, potent reds, greens, and radiant turquoises are sensitively applied with consideration to Roberts’ primary inspiration: the landscape.

‘A Fanciful Mind’ will be on display at Parnell Gallery from 19 October until 2 November parnellgallery.co.nz/exhibitions

Naturalistic landforms are translated into surreal dream-like sequences through energetic hues and melodious compositions. The result is a sublime scene, sparked into captivating vibrancy through the application of a high-gloss resin, the artist’s fi nal touch.

Left: ‘A Fanciful Mind’ – Mixed Media on Canvas, 1200 × 1200 mm Above: ‘An Auspicious Day’ – Mixed Media on Canvas, 1000 × 1500 mm

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What’s the Story? WORDS BY — JAMIE CHRISTIAN DESPLACES

So many seminal records serve as the soundtrack to so many of our lives, and so many of their sleeves tell a story of their own. Verve takes a look at some legendary album artworks that are almost as famous as the songs inside. Second Sub if Required {delete if not}

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Left: Nirvana’s album Nevermind Above: Parellel Lines album on vinyl by Blondie

Nevermind, Nirvana

You probably don’t recognise the name ‘Spence Elden’, but you’ve likely seen him naked. Once perhaps the most famous four-month-old on the planet, he features on the cover of Nirvana’s megaselling album Nevermind, suspended in a swimming pool, enthralled by a dollar bill. The now 30-year-old recently announced he was suing for sexual exploitation, arguably questionable considering he has recreated the shot for various Nevermind anniversaries. However, he has also previously expressed the difficulty in dealing with being “famous for nothing” and being at events where everybody “has probably seen my little baby penis”. In 2008, Elden’s father, Rick, told NPR that he had gladly accepted US$200 for what was a fun photoshoot by his friend and photographer Kirk Weddle. Now, the photographer admits to feeling confl icted about the project, pointing out that Spencer rightly feels that everyone except him profited and he probably “deserves something”. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Beatles

Without doubt the most iconic album cover ever, and one of the most famous images of all time, period. The Sgt.

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Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band sleeve was the costliest ever made, and among the fi rst to feature song lyrics (along with carboard cutouts) inside. The concept, courtesy of Paul McCartney and realised by pop artists Peter Blake and Jann Haworth, sees a colourful congregation of famous faces such as Bob Dylan, Mae West and Karl Marx, chosen by the band and gathered behind them in a scene that critic Colin Fleming describes as “like a giant birthday party or an Irish wake”. Two figures that didn’t feature on the fi nal picture were Hitler (for obvious reasons), and Gandhi because record label bosses were worried his inclusion would be considered sacrilegious. (The plain white cover of the band’s next album, titled The Beatles but commonly referred to as the White Album, served as a stark, deliberate riposte to the kaleidoscopic splash of its predecessor.) Parallel Lines, Blondie

Rock artwork history would have worked out very differently if Debbie Harry had had her way, for the ‘Atomic’ blonde was not a fan of the cover photograph used for her band’s third studio album, Parallel Lines. Looking her usual achingly cool self, Harry stands fists on hips and draped in a slinky white dress as the rest of the band stand lined up in matching

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skinny black suits behind. The shot, taken by photographer Edo Bertoglio, was rejected by the group, but their decision was overridden by manager Peter Leeds, and the image – like several of the album’s songs – became a massive hit, hailed by music journalist Tim Peacock as “iconic, and instantly recognizable”. The multi-million selling album bulges with dancefloor-fi llers like ‘Heart of Glass’ and ‘One Way of Another’. Sticky Fingers, The Rolling Stones

There’s a decent argument for Sticky Fingers being The Rolling Stones’ fi nest hour – it’s certainly their most famous album cover. Created by none other than Andy Warhol, in collaboration with designer Craig Braun, the original sleeve, famed for its close-up capture of a denim-clad crotch, arrived with a working zipper that revealed another crotch, this time clad in white kecks, behind. Many wrongly assume it to be Mick Jagger’s groin, but several different models were used for the shoot, and Warhol never revealed which one made the fi nal cover. The fl ip side of the sleeve – along with the interior and LP – also saw the band’s now-legendary bright red tongue and lip logo used for the fi rst time.

Goude and Jones worked together on numerous occasions, and he once described his muse as being concurrently “beautiful and grotesque” – personified in this shot.

Is This It, The Strokes

Is This It is the coolest rock ‘n’ roll debut of the 21st century (and some might say the greatest in modern rock), so it’s only fitting that it’s packaged in such a memorable sleeve. The eye-catching cover, which shows the side-on view of a black-gloved (unnamed) woman’s hand resting atop her naked bum, was a spontaneous shot taken by her then boyfriend, photographer Colin Lane, on a Polaroid camera in their New York apartment. Another stroke of luck occurred a few weeks later while Lane was photographing the band for a spread in The Face magazine when he overheard them in discussion with their art director about choosing a fi nal image for their debut sleeve; so, he showed them his portfolio which included said shot. A less controversial, abstract image of colliding particles was used for the US market.

posture-defying pose of Grace Jones on the cover of her 1985 album, Island Life. Goude and Jones worked together on numerous occasions, and he once described his muse as being concurrently “beautiful and grotesque” – personified in this shot that sees the singer contort her spectacular, statuesque figure into an impossible pose. As it turns out, the pose really was impossible, with the cover image being a composite of a collection of shots from different angles. (Gaude has described himself as an “author of images”, and those Kardashian shots were photoshopped, too.)

Island Life, Grace Jones

French photographer Jean-Paul Goude sure has an eye for shooting his subjects in headline-grabbing poses. The man responsible for the ‘break the internet’ Paper magazine cover exposing Kim Kardashian’s bare derriere (along with the alternative clothed shot of her balancing a champagne glass on her arse) was also responsible for the seemingly

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At The Movies

A look at some of cinema’s most iconic artworks. The Exorcist

History’s greatest horror movie has a powerful poster that drips with dread. The silhouette of a lone priest – the Exorcist – shrouded in fog is beckoned to a window behind which he must do battle with a demon; good versus evil further symbolised by the contrast of light and black. Bill Gold came up with the concept, the legendary designer who also created the artworks for Clockwork Orange, Casablanca, and Alien. Vertigo

Saul Bass is a revered pioneer of graphic design, responsible for creating influential title sequences for the likes of Psycho, West Side Story, and Goodfellas, along with movie posters such as Anatomy of a Murder and The Shining. Perhaps his most lauded effort was the disorientated man of Vertigo which mirrors the dizzying effects of the fi lm’s title sequence that Bass also designed. Jaws

The iconic image used for the movie, Jaws (and the paperback version of the book upon which it was based) was done by artist Roger Kastel (also responsible for the almost-as-famous The Empire Strikes Back poster). An embellishment of the original hardback sleeve by illustrious illustrator Paul Bacon, the terrifying implication of the poster is that you never know what’s lurking beneath the surface, wonderfully setting the scene for the fi lm credited as being the original summer blockbuster.

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BRONWEN NEWBURY 2021 Waiheke Artist in Residence

Falling Light 22 October – 14 November Waiheke Community Art Gallery 2 Korora Road, Oneroa, Waiheke Island

2021 Cossack Art Award - Overall Winner. Visit www.waihekeartgallery.org.nz and view the exhibition catalogue.

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What’s On In October? WORDS—BELLA SAMPSON

INTERGALACTIC ROLLER RODEO 16 October

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FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY 6 October Aotea Centre

URZILA CARLSON: IT’S PERSONAL 9 October Bruce Mason Centre

DRAMATIC SKIES 2: CUMULUS 13 October Pah Homestead

INTERGALACTIC ROLLER RODEO 16 October Active Zone Indoor Arena

If you’re a Friends fan and ready to laugh again, Friends! The Musical Parody is sure to be a highlight of your day, your week, your month, or even your year. Follow the lives of six wacky 20-somethings, navigating the ‘90s in Manhattan as they revisit and poke fun at some of their most iconic moments. Lead by a talented cast who nail the quirks, the mannerisms, and the catchphrases of your favourite characters. Book via Ticketmaster.

Urzila Carlson is back with a hilarious new show, filled with contemporary commentary on the current social climate. Mind your own business, don’t comment on others business. Also, overshare all your business on social media and please comment on it, just not irl, if you get what we mean. Urzila explores having it all and keeping your transparent ‘cards’ close to your chest, in her deeply personal and private show (that needs to become your business).

The second part of the Dramatic Skies musical series, Cumulus maps a dramatic voyage of deep melancholy with hints of brighter days. Journey with the NZTrio as they reaﬀirm the importance and cathartic nature of a live performance experience in the contemporary digital world. Expect to be aﬀected. Tickets available from Eventfinda.

The creators of Studio 54 Roller Skating Parties are bringing an exciting, themed roller skate party to Auckland! Don an outrageous outfit, find a cowboy hat and anticipate a glittery fun filled evening of exercise. Featuring the house and disco DJ duo, LANEZ. Tickets and skate hire available at the door.

ARMAGEDDON 22-25 October Auckland Showgrounds

THE GUILTY FEMINIST 23 October Bruce Mason Centre

HALLOWEEN NIGHT MARKET 30 October Hobsonville Point

AUCKLAND MARATHON 31 October

New Zealand’s biggest popular culture expo is back! The four days, as always, promise to be packed with gaming, cosplay, anime, collectables, comics, amusement rides, celebrity guests, movies, television and plenty more. There’s bound to be something of interest for all ages. Book through iTicket.

The show, based on the namesake global phenomenon podcast The Guilty Feminist and hosted by Deborah Frances-White, is part-comedy, partdeep dive discussion and part-activism. Frances-White and guests examine our noble goals as 21st-century feminists, our hypocrisies and the insecurities that undermine those plans in a deeply honest and hilarious format.

Enjoy Auckland’s finest food trucks, a themed Halloween pop-up bar, entertainment and spooky vibes at this free family friendly night market event.

Play & Explore the wonderful world of Virtual Reality, VR Studio are oﬀering all sorts of digital delights to keep the whole family amused! Enjoy archery, tennis, zombies, comedy, arts, space exploration, travel and much more all within your session time. Bookings are available on their website.

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Music Matters WORDS – JAMIE CHRISTIAN DESPLACES

The oldest known instruments – flutes fashioned from bone and ivory – date back more than 40,000 years sticks and stones may have been banged together like drums even before this, while potential older instruments made from wood or reeds have unlikely survived) but song is relatively newer. Thought to be the world’s earliest melody, ‘Hurrian Hymn No 6’ is an ode to the goddess Nikkal penned on clay tablets around the 14th century BC. The tablets, discovered in the 1950s during a dig in the city of Ugarit in Syria, contain not only near-complete musical notations, but even instructions on how to perform the song on a lyre.

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Though it’s somewhat subjective, a good case can be made for music being the most evocative, immediate, and downright powerful artform. It’s also one of the of the oldest and most mysterious.

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Darwin hypothesised primeval man used his voice to produce musical cadences, like a gibbon, in order to attract a mate. Others have suggested our attraction to rhythm is rooted to a time when footsteps had to be synchronised in order to better hear the ‘foreign’ sound of the approach of predators. According to anthropologist Edward Hagen, melodic vocal calls could have been used to identify one’s own tribe, while evolutionary musicologist Dr Joseph Jordania suggests “rhythmically, well-organized noise” served to scare off predatory beasts on the savannahs of Africa. The most romantic – and fitting – evaluation is that music serves no evolutionary purpose, touching that part of us that science can’t reach by simply

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touching our souls. “There doesn’t appear to be any specific neural module devoted to music (as you might expect if music had been specifically tuned by natural selection),” writes cognitive psychologist Gary Marcus in Guitar Zero: The New Musician and the Science of Learning. “People don’t indulge in the arts because it’s good for their genes; they do it despite their genes.” MUSIC AND MEDICATION

Studies show music to release dopamine and serotonin into our brains, boosting creativity, productivity, and mood, while reducing the levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Research out of Harvard even shows that relaxing music may lower blood pressure and heart rate and is

“People don’t indulge in the arts because it’s good for their genes; they do it despite their genes.”

being used more as a form of therapy for everything from pain management to depression to dementia. “There’s just something about music – particularly live music – that excites and activates the body,” says Joanne Loewy, founding director of the Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine and co-author of a study about using music to aid the development of premature babies. “Music has a way of enhancing quality of life and can, in addition, promote recovery.”

improve focus and concentration, while listening to music during a task can improve efficiency and creativity.

(and a musician!). “Musical experience strengthens the capacity to be verbally competent.”

“When you’re stressed, you might make a decision more hastily; you have a very narrow focus of attention,” says Dr Teresa Lesiuk, author of the study ‘The effect of music listening on work performance’, published in Sage Journals. “When you’re in a positive mood, you’re able to take in more options.”

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Psychologist Daniel J. Levitin, PhD, author of the book This is Your Brain on Music argues there’s “compelling evidence that musical interventions can play a health-care role in settings ranging from operating rooms to family clinics,” and was part of study that found music to be even more effective than prescription drugs in reducing anxiety before surgery.

Studying music benefits children in many areas of their lives, including when it comes to grasping other subjects. “A music-rich experience for children of singing, listening and moving is really bringing a very serious benefit to children as they progress into more formal learning,” Mary Luehrisen, executive director of non-profit National Association of Music Merchants Foundation, tells PBR. “Music learning supports all learning.”

Even those carrying out the medical procedures may benefit. Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that brain surgeons who listened to music while operating performed better than those that did not. MUSIC AND EDUCATION

Listening to just 10-15 minutes of music before embarking upon a task may

Studies also indicate that learning music helps increase IQ while stimulating the same parts of a child’s developing brain that’s involved with processing language. “Language competence is at the root of social competence,” notes Dr Kyle Pruett, clinical professor of child psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine

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Research has even shown that music builds empathy. “Music is an art often performed in ensembles,” writes Benjamin Bergey for the Yale ISM Review. “It provides opportunities for people to see humanity in one another, helping them to break down barriers and fi nd common ground.” From church choirs to sporting events and protest marches, when groups of people sing together their voice unites as one creating a sense of unity. “Music leads to bonding,” comments Oxford University’s Jeremy Montagu, author of ‘The story of music is the story of humans’, published by Science Daily. “It has even been suggested that music, in causing such bonding, created not only the family but society itself, bringing individuals together who might otherwise have led solitary lives.” And as for what music actually is? Montagu says that it’s simply “sound that conveys emotion”.

October 2021

Plants for Cats WORDS – JOLENE CAUSER DIPLOMA FELINE VET NURSING THE STRAND VETERINARIAN

I’ve fallen in love with two things in my new home: plants and my newly adopted 21-year-old cat who’s been my saviour and sole companion during lockdowns. But, as a vet nurse, I know many plants are toxic, which led me to research some catfriendly options. Here’s my top 10: Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum): Easy to grow and

will keep bouncing back even if your cat eats it! They love lowlight and are forgiving if you forget to water them, plus they help purify the air. A good sacrificial plant to stop your cat from eating others.

Bamboo: Are all good for growing indoors and safe for pets. Bromeliads: From full-sun, indoor or outdoor options, to those

that can only tolerate low light, they come in an amazing variety of colours. Watered by fi lling the leaves.

Rattle Snake (Calathea lancifolia): Love low light, and with

their cool markings make a beautiful addition to any house.

Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgessii): A beautiful cactus that flowers in winter with pink to red flowers. Can adapt to different amounts of light, but takes a bit more care requiring frequent watering especially during summer. Soil must be kept moist.

Parlour palm (Chamaedrea elegans): Do well in warm climates and indoors, requiring only a few hours of indirect light. Add some pet-friendly succulents, like this haworthia, echeveria, or a group of air plants, to your countertop. Radiator plant (Peperomia): More than 1,000 variations and

has a variegated form also. Boast eye catching leaves and are easy to grow, doing well in low light.

Ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata): A very cute indoor plant that your cat will love to play with. These plants live a long time if you don’t overwater them. Herbs like basil, rosemary and thyme are great plants that your

pets can eat. They need constant direct sunlight, so liven up the windows!

Baby tears (Soleirolia soleirolii): A great ground cover or

dropping plant. If in a hanging basket can also great fun for cats to play with – and are non-toxic. Easy to look after – keep them in fi ltered light and moist soil.

African violets: These beautiful pops of colour are a childhood favourite that are small enough to fit anywhere. Easy to propagate from a leaf; need good light for the flowers, but not direct as the heat burns the leaves.

Touch-me-not (Impatiens): Come in a variety of coloured flowers including white, orange, pinks, reds, and purples, either in single or double bud. Need moist well-draining soil.

Find out more about house plants at petpoisonhelpline. com/pet-owners

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In Defence of the Bully

WORDS – JAMIE CHRISTIAN DESPLACES

In the USA in the first half of the 20th century, the American pit bull terrier was seen as the archetypal family pet, much like the Labrador is viewed today, regularly starring in films (often comedies), TV shows, and comic strips. How times – and attitudes – have changed. But look beyond their fierce physique and fearsome reputation, and you’ll find that pit bull breeds are full full (and in need) of a whole lotta love. A: 6 x Column Editorial DPS Pets

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“More people are beginning to look beyond the headlines and make up their own minds about these breeds”

There are few more polarising terms in the English language than ‘pit bull’, and probably few more misunderstood. Although sharing common ancestors (the olde English bulldog and various terriers) and similar traits (smart, affectionate, and even-tempered, with a desperate desire to please), ‘pit bull’ represents a group of breeds rather than one specific dog. That group may vary slightly depending on the country or kennel club but is widely considered to comprise: the American pit bull terrier (APBT); the American Staffordshire terrier (‘Amstaff ’); the Staffordshire bull terrier (‘staffy’); the bull terrier; and the American bully.

“The chances of getting bitten by any dog are miniscule,” says dog trainer, behaviourist and vet nurse Helena Akesson. “Most bites by the family dog don’t get reported on, but when it’s a staffy, it’s sensationalised with a muscly-looking picture. It’s a really unfair representation – plus, we never get the full story of the events that led up to the attack.”

A Case of Misidentification?

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The above is significant because detractors argue that pit bulls are overrepresented in bite statistics, but, aside from the fact that they’ve become a favourite among undesirable dog owners (more on that later), at least five separate breeds are being categorised as one, which doesn’t happen with, say, shepherds or retrievers (in several regions around the world, the loveable Labrador retriever is responsible for most bites, by the way). Dogs are not DNA-tested after an attack, and misidentification is common, with breeds in the wider bully group (think American or British bulldogs, boxers, and various mastiffs, not to mention mixed breeds) often mistaken for pit bulls by the public. Studies published by the likes of the Veterinary Journal prove that even experts often get it wrong, with 50-87% of shelter dog breeds misidentified, and up to one in three dogs lacking any pit bull DNA labelled a ‘pit bull-type’ by at least one staff member. “Some dogs we see have got up to 10 breeds in them,” says Abbey van der Plas, founder of Christchurch Bull Breed Rescue. “When it comes to registering them with the council, unfortunately you have to put a predominant breed, so they’ll often just get labelled staffy-cross or Lab-cross as these are the most easily identifiable breeds, right? This skewers the statistics.” Clickbait

Twenty or 30 years ago certain German breeds were demonised but now the media has made monsters of the bully. In 2008, the story of a fatal mauling of a baby by a mixed breed was reported twice by a local US paper. Two days later, the hospitalisation of a woman from a pit bull attack generated 230 articles and TV reports in the USA and around the world. Think about it, when did you last read about an attack that wasn’t by a pit bull? It’s certainly not because they’re the only dogs that ever (occasionally) bite.

“More people are beginning to look beyond the headlines and make up their own minds about these breeds,” says Abbey. “We’re now adopting dogs out to grandparents and young families, which wouldn’t have happened 20 years ago.”

If you’re looking for a family companion with the tolerance and energy to cope and keep up with the chaos of young children, you’d be hard pushed to fi nd a more willing and patient pooch than a pit bull-type. In 2017, the American Temperament Test Society tested and challenged the temperaments of more than 35,000 dogs, with the average pass rate among the general dog population being 83.7%. The American pit bull terrier passed at 87.4%; the Amstaff at 85.5%; the Staffordshire Bull Terrier at 90.9%; and the bull terrier at 91.6% – outperforming the likes of beagles, and many poodles and collies. In a heartening reputation reversal, earlier this year the staffy (often nicknamed the ‘nanny dog owing to its affection for children) was voted the UK’s favourite breed. “I grew up with the family boxer before purchasing my fi rst Amstaff, Gibson, as a teenager,” recalls Zeta Jordan, co-owner of Zaliamstaff, New Zealand’s leading American Staffordshire terrier kennel, who has been involved with bull breeds for nearly 50 years. “They are superbly gentle with children making wonderful family companions, they are intensely loyal and affectionate, and a fantastic watchdog.” Dogs Just Aren’t Born Angry

There’s no escaping pit bulls’ pugilist heritage, and many insist that violence is simply part of their DNA. But it’s not – and those that won’t accept that must then also accept that fighting pit bulls were bred to be non-aggressive towards humans so that handlers could safely enter the pits. According to Bronwen Dickey, author of Pit Bull: The Battle over an American Icon, there is “no credible scientific evidence” that pit bulls are any more prone to aggression than other dog breeds. Using specific subpopulations that have been bred for illegal dogfights as the standard for all pit bulls would be like, she says, using the US Navy SEALs as the standard for all American men.

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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ (ASPCA) ‘Position Statement on Pit Bulls’ says that it’s “important to note that some dog breeds are now bred for entirely different jobs than those for which they were originally developed”. They cite bulldogs’ history of baiting bulls and bears, and golden retrievers now being bred as service dogs being “a far cry from their original job of retrieving downed birds”. A study by the Journal of Veterinary Behaviour showed there to be “no significant difference” in aggression between pit bull-type dogs and the control group of golden retrievers. I ask Helena if there is a higher proportion of bull breeds in her behavioural classes. “No, not at all, there’s a real mix. And I also have to say that in a clinic environment, the dogs that we would classify as aggressive and more likely to bite are defi nitely not the bull breeds.” It’s the Upbringing, Own It

It’s not always easy being a bull breed parent. In one of those you-couldn’t-make-it-up moments I was once at the receiving end of a mini-rant about “those dogs” from an elderly fella while his miniature schnauzer stood snarling at my bemused boy – a boy who has, by the way, been lunged at, snapped at, and even bitten by smaller breeds and never so much as curled his lip in response. Bull breed owners are well-aware of the preconceptions and consider themselves ambassadors for their loyal, voiceless, and misunderstood best mates, often going the extra mile to ensure their companions’ manners are beyond reproach. Yet they are still, frustratingly, often treated as though there’s an alligator at the end of the leash while poorly-socialised ‘respectable’ pooches – and their owners – get a free pass. But unfortunately, not all pit bull owners are so responsible. Studies show pit bulls more likely to attract those that display antisocial behaviour and have criminal convictions, meaning the breeds are more likely to be neglected or mistreated. However, mostly it just boils down to pit bulls just not always being a good fit for even some well-intentioned souls. “Issues most commonly stem from frustration,” says Helena. “You have these high-drive, high intensity dogs – which also includes the likes of German shepherds and border collies – that don’t get enough exercise and stimulation and they act out. I love these dogs because it means that there is so much you can do with them, but if you don’t have an understanding of how to deal with that energy, it can become a massive problem – and it’s absolutely not unique to bull breeds.”

These are not reasons to demonise and punish pit bulls. Banning dogs only serves to make them more attractive as status symbols, benefitting unscrupulous breeders on the black market, while at the extreme end, eradication would mean irresponsible owners simply move on to other breeds. Solutions and Conclusions

“The biggest problem we have with dog owners in general, is lack of education and lack of taking responsibility,” says Zeta. “Behavioural problems are rarely the dog’s fault, but down to human error. I don’t believe bull breed owners should be segregated – this would only create more stigma. However, I do believe all dog owners should be licenced and harsher penalties enforced for those who abuse animals or fail at their duties as a dog owner.” “I think licensing for all breeds would be a fabulous idea, but it’s so difficult to police,” says Helena. “There defi nitely needs to be more done to check on the suitability of those who want a puppy and whether they’re fit to own one.” Abbey says that it’s quite clear breed specific legislation doesn’t work, and New Zealand really needs to re-examine its animal welfare laws and Dog Control Act: “At the moment each council can take from them what they want. Some decide that all pit bulls are killed on site, and some don’t – we have dogs come to us from all around the country.” While numbers of pit bull bites are likely wildly overestimated, the numbers that are abandoned are not. In 2018, it was revealed that Auckland Council alone had euthanised more than 16,000 dogs in the previous five years, the majority of which would likely have been at least part-bull breeds, while in the US, up to 3,000 pit pulls are put down each day simply because of their genes. It’s often said that anyone that claims they don’t like dogs simply hasn’t spent enough time with them, and that’s especially true of a bully. Of course, bull breeds, like any other, aren’t for everyone, and that’s fi ne, but next time you pass one on the street, rather that cross to the other side, stop to say hello – these most sensitive of misunderstood souls, and their owner, will love you for it.

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Summer adventures should be stressfree and fun-fi lled. Biking offers a simple way to enjoy trips of any size, bringing only the necessities and travelling fi rsthand in nature. The beauty of travelling by bike is the unlimited options: where you stay, where you go, and particularly what you bring. To save the stress of looking through all possible biking trails, companies such as Bike it Now! offers a range of tours from one to nine days across Central Otago. For fi rst-time riders, packing can be daunting. When considering what’s ‘needed’ for a couple of days, the list goes on and on with the seemingly endless home comforts we couldn’t possibly go without. Firstly, you’ll need a bike! If you don’t already own one, or one suitable for your chosen journey. Bike it Now! offers a range of hire options to suit all comfort levels. If you prefer a cruisy ride, consider an e-bike for pedal assistance that gives

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You want to be comfortable, stay inside of your comfort zone, and seem more traditional. You can also get in touch with your feelings, but aren’t quick to share them. You may come across as more emotional, moody, and nurturing. Your creative self becomes more prominent, and you need to have an outlet to express yourself. You can take up a new course of study and learn something new.

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You can finish a creative project, see a love leave your life, take a casual relationship to the next level, or end it. You’re more inspired by your emotions and see the beauty in everything around you. You may expand your activities into other areas of skill or endeavour through the influence of others. You need advice from others to help you make decisions, and you can be quite vacillating.

You’re more comfortable going outside of your comfort zone and trying things out that are totally diﬀerent from what you’d normally do. You’re open to unconventional people, unique ideas, and unusual solutions to problems. You can get organised, create a new routine for yourself, or clean. You feel good with your body, and want to make healthy changes so you live better.

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ARIES 21 March – 19 April

TAURUS 20 April – 20 May

GEMINI 21 May – 20 June

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You want to embrace what makes you a unique person, and be an individual. You’re focused on your future, can come up with a new dream for yourself or accomplish a dream, and aren’t open with your emotions. Your financial status can impact how you feel about yourself, and the more financially secure you are, the more confident you feel. You’re optimistic and easy to get along with.

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LEO 23 July – 22 August

VIRGO 23 August – 22 September

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You feel comfortable pursuing your dreams and focussing on your future. There may be romance that comes through friendships or social contacts. A sudden meeting or realisation about someone you know could make your head spin. For those in a relationship, there may be a change in your social spectrum as you begin to enjoy the company of new and diﬀerent people.

You can accomplish more in your career, with the professional goals that you have, and make great strides with your work. You can strengthen your inner foundation, and become even more stable and secure You have an easier time dealing with the serious aspects of life, and enjoy looking at the dark side. You can be recognized for work that you’ve done, and rewarded for it.

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