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Features Issue 128 / March 2017
22 The Interview: Matt Lawrey
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ynda Papesch talks life, love and politics with Nelson Green Party candidate Matt Lawrey
28 Marlborough Environment Awards
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diverse range of environmental projects vie for recognition in the 2017 Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards, writes Sophie Preece
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36 Boutique brews
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raft beer adds yet another exciting layer of diversity to the Nelson/Tasman region, says home brewer Justin Papesch
44 Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve
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he future looks promising for Kaiteriteri, thanks to carefully planned development and expansion, Elizabeth Macgregor explains
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Columns Issue 128 / March 2017
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INTERVIEWS
20 My Big Idea Friends of the Maitai are determined to see Nelson’s river restored to a safe and swimmable state yearround. Spokesman Tom Kennedy explains
90 My Education Wooed by our wine, Adora Wu came to New Zealand and enrolled in the NMIT two-year Diploma in Viticulture and Winemaking. Eddie Allnutt explains more
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53 Fashion Styling by Kelly Vercoe Photography by Ishna Jacobs
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Stylish looks for the great outdoors LIFE
64 My Home
CULTURE
Green is the new gold standard for sustainable homes that stand the test of time, writes Sadie Beckman
70 My Garden Sophie Preece meets a Marlborough gardening couple at one with their environment
72 My Kitchen Nicola Galloway’s Blackberries & Cream Frozen Yogurt Cake is sure to please everyone
73 Dine Out Masa’s Japanese cuisine is well worth trying, writes food critic Maxwell Flint
74 Wine Take a trip out to Fossil Ridge and enjoy older wines with great food, says wine writer Phillip Reay
75 Beer Winning gold proved a welcome boost for Dale’s Ale brewing, explains Mark Preece 6
82 Arts ACTIVE
76 Travel Sallie Gregory packs her family into a campervan to explore up north
78 Adventure Ngatimoti couple Norman Carrington and Linda Sillery tackle the Trans-America Cycle Route. By Phil Barnes
79 Boating Steve Thomas marvels at a bygone age of Kiwi yacht design with the relaunch of the Waitangi
80 Motoring WildTomato motoring writer Geoff Moffett checks out the new Ford Escape, which comes complete with quick and easy access to the nearest coffee outlet
Two local ceramics tutors are having a big impact in bringing new blood to Nelson’s Community Potters Club, writes John Cohen-du Four
84 Music The Nelson Cathedral choristers are being shaken out of their comfort zone by a new musical director, says music writer Pete Rainey
85 Film Revenge is a dish best served cold, decides reviewer Michael Bortnick after watching drama/mystery Moka REGULARS
8 Editorial 10 Bits & Pieces 12 Events 14 Snapped 83 Gallery Must-Haves 86 Quiz 88 Directory
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Editorial
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Nelson/Tasman would do well to take a leaf out of the same book, introducing its own environment awards, maybe in alternate years to Marlborough.
aring for the environment is something we should all do as a matter of course, but that is easier said than done. Decades of neglect and indifference have left their mark, as has something we often call progress. Fortunately, adverse publicity during the last few years has led to some enlightenment as to the damage being caused, and various measures have been implemented to help redress many of the worst cases. Take air pollution, for instance. Local government legislation has for a few short years now dictated wood burner standards, and already the air is cleaner. Progress has also been made with recycling, with various water pollutant scenarios, and with regenerating damaged eco areas, including a number of wetlands, across the top of the South Island. That’s all good news and long may it continue. Marlborough is helped by having biennial environment awards (turn to page 28), which during the last two decades have attracted more than 260 entries. The awards showcase just how wideranging and innovative these projects are among community and industry groups in Marlborough. Nelson/Tasman would do well to take a leaf out of the same book, introducing its own environment awards, maybe in alternate years to Marlborough. Many worthwhile projects already exist in Nelson/Tasman, including recycling, the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, controlling wilding pines and cleaning up waterways by carrying out riparian plantings, to name a few. The Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve (page 44) is a good example of an area that is gaining a new lease of life while retaining, and even enhancing, core conservation and environmental values. Key drivers include an expansive mountain biking park, development of conference facilities and infrastructure, and a keen, conservation-minded adventurer at the helm. This month’s issue also takes a look at the Nelson/Tasman region’s burgeoning craft beer industry – a major growth area creating jobs, tourism opportunities, export markets and, of course, great brews. Proudly laying claim to being New Zealand’s craft beer capital, the region boasts a fair number of award-winning breweries, brews and brewers, with the list getting longer. This month sees the return of Nelson’s popular MarchFest (page 42), where punters can sink pints to their hearts’ content at the convenient Founders Park site. We also have the inaugural Beer Week, organised by our local craft brewers. So ... pour yourself a pint, sit back and relax with our latest issue. Cheers. LY N D A PA P E S C H
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A GOOD CAUSE
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Dear Editor,
Helping wetland habitats
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ew Zealanders can help protect the country’s wetlands by purchasing the new habitat stamp (pictured). Launched last month to mark World Wetlands Day, the 2017 stamp is the 24th in the series, and features California quail in a painting by Rotorua artist Jeanette Blackburn. The Game Bird Habitat Stamp programme was set up to raise funds – from the sale of the game bird hunting licences, stamp collection and related products – for projects aimed at protecting and enhancing wetlands and game bird and other wildlife habitat. Healthy wetlands are crucial in helping to minimise the impact of weather events like floods and droughts, which too many New Zealand communities are unfortunately rather familiar with. Better management of wetlands means they absorb and store more excess rainfall. In coastal areas, wetlands in the form of mangroves and tidal estuaries can help lessen the impact of cyclones and other storm events by helping to reduce storm surges. Buying a stamp is one small simple way the public can give direct support to habitat protection, and there are lots of choices available from NZ Post – from a $10 stamp up to $65 for the limited-edition print.
To recognize International Women’s Day 2017, the Nelson Branch of the National Council of Women will be supplying wristbands made by ‘Common Good’ to wear on Wednesday 8 March. The Common Good wristbands are made by local women in Kolkata, India. These women are battlers and life has not always been kind to them. At some point, either they or their families had to choose to leave their homes in the hope of a better life in the city. But the big city offered a hope that it didn’t deliver on and they now live on the banks of one of Kolkata’s open drains. The opportunity to produce these wristbands using planet-friendly bamboo and cotton has meant the creation of jobs for these women and better opportunities for their families. These jobs not only feed and clothe them, but encourage them in their personal development, helping them to reach their potential and dreams. Profits from every wristband go towards community services like sanitation, clean water and education. The extra money increases their dignity, empowerment, personal development and training. Pip Jamieson, Vice President, Nelson NCW
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EVENTS
MARCH EVENTS NELSON/TASMAN Wed 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Sat 4, 11, 18, 25
Nelson Farmers’ Market
The Nelson Market
Rain or shine, the Farmers’ Market comes to Morrison Square bringing fresh local produce and products from throughout the Top of the South. MORRISON SQUARE
Thurs 2 Hear Jake Bailey An inspirational, fundraising talk from cancer battler Jake Bailey, who became a global sensation when he delivered a very moving speech from his wheelchair in 2015 as Head Boy at Christchurch Boys’ High School. Organised by the Cancer Society Nelson. NELSON COLLEGE
Thurs 2, 9, 16, 23 Isel Twilight Market Stall holders from throughout the region offer delicious street food, fresh produce, quality crafts and live music. ISEL PARK
L'Odyssée (French Film Festival)
The bustling Nelson Market transforms Montgomery Square into a vibrant showcase of regional arts, crafts, fashion, jewellery and fresh local and organic produce. MONTGOMERY SQUARE
Sat 4 Guy Williams – Why am I like this? Guy Williams is a privileged white man and life is working out just great! This show aims to address gender and racial privilege in New Zealand in 2017. THE SUTER THEATRE, NELSON
Sun 5, 12, 19, 26 Motueka Market Arts, crafts, food and drink, along with fresh local produce and entertainment, every Sunday from 8am till 1pm. DECKS RESERVE CARPARK, MOTUEKA
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Kaiteriteri Gold Half Marathon & 10km run
Grumpy Old Women – Game of Crones
Runners start at the Kaiteriteri beachfront, follow the undulating and picturesque coastline before climbing the Sandy Bay Hill. Following the steady descent to Sandy Bay, there’s more undulating coastline, heading back to the finish again on the sands of Kaiteriteri. 8am till 2pm.
Yes, they’re back! This time with magic! Grumpy Old Women bring their Game of Crones to answer the unanswerable. How to fix absolutely everything! Geraldine Brophy directs and stars with Lynda Milligan and Julie Edwards in this hilarious piece of fantasy. THEATRE ROYAL, NELSON
KAITERITERI BEACH, TASMAN
Sun 5 Sport Tasman Muddy Buddy - Adventure Fun Run Open to all ages, this fun event starts at 9am promising a day of muddy fun, rain or shine. Racing starts at 10.30am and shoes are compulsory. Fancy dress is optional but there are prizes. TASMAN SCHOOL
Wed 8 to Wed 22 Alliance Française French Film Festival Firmly established as the largest French cultural event on New Zealand’s national cultural calendar, this year’s festival features more than 30 films from France and Frenchspeaking regions. SUTER CINEMA, NELSON
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Muddy Buddy
Fri 17 to Mon 20 Buddha touched the earth workshop
Sat 26 Love of Clay Day
Run by John Seed, this threeday workshop brings together Buddhist meditation and experiential deep ecology processes.
Craft Potters open their studio from 11am till 3pm for anyone interested in ceramics. Activities include throwing, sgraffito and majolica. Decorate a tile or have a go on a pottery wheel.
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Midge Ure & India Electric Co.
The Warratahs
UK legend and former Ultravox frontman Midge Ure covers 40 years of his music, accompanied by the India Electric Company’s multi-instrumentalists Cole Stacey and Joseph O’Keefe. OLD ST JOHNS, NELSON
Winners of Best Country Music Album for 2016, The Warratahs are coming to town, playing the songs that founding members Barry Saunders and Nik Brown have toured with from the top of the north to the Bluff and all points in-between. A chance to catch a band in its prime. THE BOATHOUSE, NELSON
MARLBOROUGH Sat 4, 11, 18, 25
Fri 3, Sat 4
Marlborough Artisan Market
Royal New Zealand Ballet, Carmen with L’Arlesienne
Join the Marlborough artisans for their fourth season. Lots of choice for everyone with food, coffee, jewellery, preserves, veggies, art, crafts, woodwork, pottery and more. WYNEN ST, BLENHEIM
Sun 5, 12, 19, 26 Marlborough Farmers’ Market Enjoy the taste of the freshest seasonal fruit, vegetables and produce that Marlborough has to offer. The Farmers’ Market is full of locally grown and sourced food, sold by the producer. A&P SHOWGROUNDS
Mon 27 to Wed 29 Allan Scott Women’s Golf Tournament The 18th Allan Scott Golf Tournament, this year’s event has already attracted more than 160 entries, from as far north as Wellsford. MARLBOROUGH GOLF COURSE, FAIRHALL, BLENHEIM
French master choreographer Roland Petit’s landmark works are not to be missed. Carmen has become Petit’s signature work and he created L’Arlésienne in 1974 for the Ballet National de Marseille, a company he founded. ASB THEATRE, BLENHEIM
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Fri 10
Marlborough Multicultural Festival
Framingham 2017 Harvest Concert
The cultural diversity of Marlborough will be showcased in recognition of New Zealand’s National Unity Day. Featuring a range of ethnic foods, craft stalls, music, dance performances and a parade of traditional costumes. Starts 11am.
A celebration of the upcoming harvest season, with Framingham playing host to some of New Zealand’s top musical talent. The line-up includes, Hopetoun Brown, Shakes, Ha The Unclear & Marlborough’s very own Renwick Nudes. Starts 6.30pm; limited tickets.
POLLARD PARK, BLENHEIM
Sat 4
FRAMINGHAM WINERY, RENWICK
Forrest Estate Graperide
Fri 10
From 8am to 4pm, the biggest one-day cycle event in the South Island wends its way round the province. Courses include the 42km Taster, the 101km Classic Graperide and the 202km Magnum. FORREST ESTATE WINERY, RENWICK
Grumpy Old Women
Royal New Zealand Ballet (photo Ross Brown)
The Nukes Ukulele heaven that is part vaudeville, part rat-pack, part musical car crash as this trio of West Auckland musicians deliver humour and originality in equal measure. Dave Parker, David ‘Snapper’ Thiele and Ben Collier share their quirky brand of musical brilliance, coaxing a fine blend of folk, bluegrass, reggae and post-punk out of their innocent little ukuleles. PICTON LITTLE THEATRE, PICTON
Sat 18 Havelock Mussel & Seafood Festival A celebration of aquaculture and the culinary pleasures associated with Marlborough kai moana. Masterchef winners
Karena and Kasey Bird star in the culinary tent. Add great music, top local wines and beers and a heap of fun for the kids and you’re all set for a fantastic family day. From 10am to 6pm. HAVELOCK DOMAIN, HAVELOCK
Sat 18 Grumpy Old Women Game of Crones Grumpy Old Women bring their Game of Crones to answer the unanswerable. How to fix absolutely everything! Geraldine Brophy directs and stars with Lynda Milligan and Julie Edwards in this hilarious piece of fantasy, thankfully without nudity or real blood. ASB THEATRE, BLENHEIM
Sat 18, Sun 19 Marlborough Art Society workshop Sheyne Tuffery’s woodcut printmaking workshop. YEALANDS ESTATE ART GALLERY, BLENHEIM
Sat 24, Sun 26 Marlborough Art Society workshop Back to Basics workshop with artist Brian Badcock. YEALANDS ESTATE ART GALLERY, BLENHEIM
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MY BIG IDEA
From left: Ali Kennedy, Alison Horn, Ami Kennedy and Tom Kennedy
SAVING THE MAITAI RIVER Friends of the Maitai are determined to see Nelson’s river restored to a safe and swimmable state year-round. Spokesman Tom Kennedy explains.
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hat is your Big Idea? Nelson is blessed with a very attractive landscape feature and wonderful recreational space in the Maitai River. We should be looking after it. Our Big Idea is to ensure the Maitai is restored so that it is safe for swimming and as an environment for the species such as native fish that have traditionally been found in its waters. How is this achievable? In comparison with rivers in dairying areas you could say the Maitai is not so bad. What’s more, it’s only 15km long, running through fairly easy country, and it has few sources of direct pollution such as factories, dairying or chemical run-off. Fixing the Maitai is achievable if all those who use the land in the river catchment are really dedicated to making changes. 20
Has much progress been made? We’ve been fortunate to have the support of the Nelson City Council through Project Maitai/Mahitahi. They have taken measures to educate the public, improve fish habitat, manage storm water and, perhaps most importantly, to fund the Cawthron to find out what is causing the sediment that affects river health and leads to the summer infestations of toxic algae. As a community group we feel we’ve made real progress on raising the profile of the problem and getting those involved to start working together on solutions. What problems are you facing? The main problem affecting the health of the Maitai is sediment. The primary source of sediment is forestry run-off – the powdery dust and soil that flow into the river when rain falls after pine
forests have been harvested, plus from forestry roads and cuttings and streambanks where there is no vegetation. The latest research from Cawthron supports the link between sediment and toxic algae. Up the river above the dam there is very little sediment and no toxic algae. Downriver where fine sediment gathers, toxic algae blooms. Friends of the Maitai propose three main actions to prevent sediment from entering the river: First, require forestry companies to plant wider riparian strips with native species around all primary and secondary waterways. Second, encourage forestry using species that are higher in value, diversifying from the ubiquitous Pinus radiata. Advances in ‘striking’ saplings from native cuttings, rather than growing them from seed, are getting good results in a North Island iwi project, and could be trialled here. Third, reduce the total area that can be clear-cut during any one harvest period. What would it take to make your Big Idea happen? As well as buy-in from land users and council support, we need the public to really care. This means making submissions to the council, turning out for public planting days and joining us on Facebook, just for starters. It’s worth doing if we want to see kids swimming in the Maitai in the future, just as they did in the past. More information: friendsofthemaitai.org.nz
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A lifelong interest in politics made running for Parliament a logical next step for second-term Nelson City Councillor Matt Lawrey. Standing as the Green Party candidate for Nelson is also a logical move for a man dedicated to saving the environment for future generations. WildTomato talks to him about life, loves and politics.
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rom battling to save stranded whales in Golden Bay to fighting his way to Parliament to save the environment, Matt Lawrey is a dedicated greenie, judged by his actions rather than just his words. As the Green Party candidate for Nelson in the upcoming General Election on September 23, Matt is no stranger to politics, the media and the limelight. Many people know him from his early days in broadcasting and journalism, from being a Lotto presenter, and throwing his hat into Nelson local body politics in 2013. Others know him as the creator of The Little Things, a successful cartoon on family life, while yet others are part of his family and recreational life. Matt admits knowing an incredibly wide range of people, thanks to a variety of roles over 30 years, and also to his gregarious nature. “I’m really lucky having met so many characters, from business people and captains of industry through to former refugees. I love that I have those connections; knowing that I can pick up the phone or jump on my bike and find out what people think about things or get their advice.” Politics has been an integral part of his psyche since childhood, coming to the fore initially in 1981 when aged 12 he took to the streets and marched against the Springbok Tour. “Even then I understood the cynicism of what was going down. New Zealand had signed the Commonwealth’s Gleneagles Agreement, which was a stand against apartheid that opposed sporting contact with South Africa. “A huge number of New Zealanders were strongly opposed to the tour and the police didn’t want it to happen but the National Government of the day gave it the green light because they knew it would play well in rural New Zealand and help them win that year’s election. It was politics at its worst and it did a huge amount of harm to our country.” He’s always struggled with people’s aversion to politics as a topic of conversation and their apathy towards it. “I think sometimes it’s a sign that they’re content with their own lot in life but often I suspect that it’s a result of them suffering from a sense of helplessness. It’s like they don’t want to invest themselves in politics because they don’t believe that anything will change. “That sense of hopelessness leads to cynicism and, seriously, cynicism is crap. It doesn’t change anything. To paraphrase Barak Obama, cynicism doesn’t improve our schools or our hospitals, it doesn’t build communities, it doesn’t protect the
Matt and Tania Lawrey with Darcy, left, and Miro at the Maitai River (photo Ishna Jacobs)
weak, it doesn’t clean up our rivers and it certainly doesn’t launch great businesses. It doesn’t lead to greater tolerance and understanding. It’s basically cancer and right now, with the way things are going in the U.S. and Europe, we have to do everything we can to guard against it or we risk falling into the same hole.” Matt believes that while people are fond of saying politics doesn’t change anything, the fact is it does lead to change, and in most cases it’s the most effective way of making change happen. “Over the last 20 years we’ve seen a lot of positive change, including marriage equality, paid parental leave, the launch of Kiwibank and KiwiSaver, a ban on people whacking their kids, the legalisation of prostitution and our glorious Smokefree legislation. It’s probably worth noting that none of those came out of the National Party.
“The reason I’m not a Conservative is that history teaches us there is always room for improvement.” For Matt Lawrey, that improvement is based around the Green Party mandate to create a country where every child can thrive and where our beautiful natural environment is treasured and protected. “That’s the kind of country I want too, and I think many Nelsonians feel the same,” he says, adding: “I believe most Kiwis think a fairer, smarter, greener New Zealand would be better for everyone and I want to be a part of making that happen.” The timing is right for a run for central government politics, he says. Aged 47, Matt remembers well the 1980s when people thought that in many ways society was pretty enlightened. “We all know now that, actually, for a whole lot of people life in the ‘80s was pretty crap. It was far from an Age of Enlightenment. The 23
Top to bottom: Beach wedding at Tahunanui in 2004; with sister Sarah as youngsters; Mum, Dad, Sarah and Matt in the early 1990s
“In 30 years’ time we will look back and some of the things we’re doing now will fill us with horror.” M AT T L AW R EY
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same applies now; in 30 years’ time we will look back and some of the things we’re doing now will fill us with horror. “I suspect the way we treat the environment and animals will be up there in the horror stakes. This is the story of human development and it’s the story of progress. That’s why we have to keep moving forward. It’s why we have to keep looking for ways to make society a better place. We can’t afford to rest on our laurels and say, ’Well, things are better than they were 30 years ago and I’m alright so don’t make a fuss’.” While primarily aiming to secure party votes for the Greens, Matt also hopes to liven up politics and make it more relevant. He’s already right at home in Wellington, having been born there, educated there and worked there, although now he calls Nelson home. “It’s been my home for the last 20 years after I was lured here by a great character named Kevin Ihaia, the co-founder of Fifeshire FM.” Spending his formative years in Wellington, and his 20s travelling widely, Matt always envisaged living in the nation’s capital … “until I saw Nelson”. The region’s diversity is just one aspect of that. “In Nelson I have friends who are businessowners, artists, brewers, bakers and you name it. It’s a fascinating diversity and I love it. I’ve never felt like I am missing out on anything by living in Nelson.” His love affair with Nelson sprouted during his broadcasting career. “About my second year at uni [Victoria University], I decided on journalism. At the time I was studying political science for my BA.” Matt’s father was an accountant, his mother a professional opera singer, and sister Sarah had a keen interest in ballet, eventually joining the Royal New Zealand Ballet and gaining international recognition. All had a keen interest in politics, which made for interesting family and friends’ discussions. “Classical music, ballet, football and politics all helped shape me.” Matt also caught the travel bug at a young age. “I was fortunate that I travelled with my family as a child. We went around Europe in a Ford Cortina and I spent my 11th birthday in Spain, for instance. At that age I saw lots of interesting stuff.” When he was 18 the family travelled again, spending three months in Europe travelling by train, and visiting all manner of places. Seeing the world helped to form Matt’s interests and ideas about how things should or should not be. At 19 he took himself off to the United States, working as a ski-lift operator in Colorado before travelling down the western coastline. Two years later he spent ‘three amazing years’ in Japan, before a 12-month trip back to New Zealand via South-East Asia. Matt then completed his Diploma in Journalism at AUT and initially worked for veteran broadcaster Lindsay Perigo as a producer in Auckland, before a year with RNZ in Wellington. Working in broadcasting and constantly calling people up and down the country Lawrey noticed South Islanders were a bit different.
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Left: Saving whales in Golden Bay last month. Right: A younger (and hairier) Matt cycling through Southeast Asia in the 1990s
“I always felt that when I spoke to someone in the South Island, and Nelson, that the people sounded more relaxed, more comfortable with themselves, less stressed and genuinely happier, warmer and friendlier than many other people. “That’s when I started to think how nice it would be to live somewhere outside a big city; somewhere smaller and more genuine New Zealand heartland.” His stars aligned and Nelson, along with Fifeshire FM, became part of his destiny. He ‘threw’ himself into his new job and met a tonne of people, including future wife Tania Norfolk. “I’d seen her around and she took my breath away,” he recalls. “To me she was Isabella Rossellini meets Audrey Hepburn. I had no idea who she was.” He eventually discovered her name when delivering a radio voucher she’d won. “I went to the address and was about to put it in the letterbox when I heard someone say ‘Hi’. I turned around and there she was. It is one of the only times in my life that I was literally lost for words.” Totally flummoxed, he handed over the voucher, declined a cup of tea, jumped in his car and took off. Having learnt his mystery woman’s name, Matt then invited her via a mutual friend to a party and “we’ve been together ever since”. They married 18 months later in 2004, and a year later became parents. Nowadays their family comprises Darcy (11) and Miro (8), plus Staffordshire bull terrier Monty. Tania, a librarian at NMIT, is a clever woman, says her proud husband. A keen supporter of his move into the wider political arena, she published her first 26
children’s book, Grasshoppers Week, 18 months ago (illustrated by her brother), and is now working on other stories. As for Matt’s ambitions, why now and why Green? He says the timing is right. “I’ve always been green at heart. At university I was really impressed with Germany’s Green Party. Its philosophy was ‘Think globally, act locally’ and that made a strong [and lasting] impression on me.” Having found local body politics a worthwhile experience, and with his broadcasting and journalism background, he decided the next act was to put his hand up for the environment. “The children are more independent now, and the timing is right as a family. And I’ve had a lot of encouragement from various people.” Those people form a major part of his decision, and his motivation. “It’s the same as being a journalist; my motivation is connecting with people and trying to make New Zealand a better place. So many people have said to me that it is a combination of having the right person and the right policies, and, as result, have encouraged me to run.” Technically he can be an elected councillor and MP at the same time, but has decided that if elected, he will stand down from the Nelson City Council. “Being an MP is a big job and I’d want to do it well. I believe that as an MP I could do even more for Nelson than as a councillor, which is a big part of why I am running.” He accepts that in the election he’s very much the underdog, running against a strong MP in Nick Smith. Making it on the Green Party List will also be a challenge because he only joined the party in April last year. Party members (about 6500 of them) can vote on the list ranking order, which means that as a new and relatively unknown member he’ll be at a
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considerable disadvantage. In the meantime, he’s working hard to get his message out there, so come September he can do his bit to raise the level of the Greens’ vote and hopefully be elected. The aim this year is to raise the Green Party vote above 11 percent, he says, adding that since putting his name into the hat, he’s met many ‘closet greens’. “A lot of New Zealanders are moving closer to voting Green because some of the real issues for us as a country are the obvious detrimental impacts on our environment and waterways, plus the growing inequality here.” On his environmental hit list is ensuring that arable land doesn’t get gobbled up by urban sprawl; more protective environmental legislation; warrants of fitness for all rental properties; and a taonga levy on international visitors to help fund conservation and local tourism infrastructure. Closer to home, he says Nelson is about quality not quantity. “People come here so they can live a fantastic quality of life, regardless of their income tax bracket. Nelson is going to grow and how that growth is managed is critical to the future quality of life here. “We can build on all the great things we have here and make them better, or we can end up being just like anywhere else, but with better weather.”
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PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN’S LEGACY “It is our duty to save the environment’s beauty,” some wise person wrote, and slowly the message is starting to take root in New Zealand, however, some people are doing more than others to protect that beauty.
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clean, green and sustainable environment should be top of the list for those who live in the paradise that makes up the top of the South Island. Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough are all home to some of the country’s most precious environmental resources and these need careful management if they are to survive for future generations. The Marlborough Sounds, the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi national parks and Te Waikoropupū Springs are some of the more well-known environmental attractions, but they’re merely the tip of the fern frond. Take Pupū Springs, for instance. The largest freshwater springs in New Zealand and the largest cold water springs in the Southern Hemisphere, they contain some of the clearest water ever measured. Why jeopardise such a national treasure? Yet that is what Golden Bay residents fear may happen if the Tasman District Council increases water allocations in the Takaka catchment area by 70 percent, largely for dairy farms. During the last few decades caring for the environment has come a long way, with more careful land and water use, more protective legislation and a growing awareness of the problems. Water quality is one issue, sediment run-off (from certain types of land use, horticultural sprays and dairy effluent) is another, and let’s not forget waste disposal and air pollution. Dirty air has been addressed with changes to local body legislation in the various provinces,
and pollution readings are coming down – clear evidence that retrospective action can help. Recycling is another environmental area where progress has been made, to such an extent that younger generations now embrace it as part of daily life. Many other areas still need attention, however. Agricultural and horticultural run-off into waterways and aquifers has started to be addressed, and at places like Nelson’s Cawthron Institute there is ongoing research into old, ongoing and new threats. One of the more recent discoveries is the effect that plastic microbeads are having on the environment, especially the world’s oceans. Earlier this year Environment Minister Nick Smith announced a ban on the sale of personal-care products containing plastic microbeads, of which
more than 15 trillion pieces are estimated to be in our oceans. Cawthron coastal and freshwater scientist Dr Louis Tremblay says microplastic particles were detected at eight out of 10 locations on coastlines in the Canterbury region, and similar scenarios are likely nationwide. Plastic microbeads are not removed by most wastewater treatment technologies, and during the last 20 years they have been found globally in soil, water, sediment (including deep-sea) and ice-core samples. Thankfully the Top of the South has many dedicated and determined individuals and a growing list of companies and corporates embracing environmental causes, as evidenced by the heartening number and variety of entries in this year’s Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards. Read on …
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Applauding our eco-heroes The Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards began 20 years ago in a bid to showcase good environmental practice in the region. More than 260 entrants later, community and industry groups continue to innovate and inspire as they reduce their impact on the world. Sophie Preece looks at a few of this year’s entrants. Simon Graney, left, and Vic Koller of Outward Bound
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utward Bound loves its wet classrooms, encompassing early morning sea swims at Anakiwa, cutter expeditions in the Marlborough Sounds, and multi-day kayak trips down winding rivers. For the past two decades, maintenance manager Vic Koller has been working to protect and improve the water quality of the waterways they use, as well as those they don’t. “I blame my high school teacher,” Vic says of this healthy obsession with healthy waterways. “I did an essay about the Limmat in Zurich being polluted and I never forget when he asked me, ‘Well, what are you going to do about it?’” Vic recalled that challenge when he arrived at Anakiwa in 1994 and saw that the school’s wastewater was discharged into the sea, after going through an
extended aeration system. Such a good primary and secondary treatment system was well within the requirement of resource consents, but with 25ha of land behind the school, he saw a better option. “When it comes to reducing nitrogen and BOD (biochemical oxygen demand) levels it is better to have another system like a wetland that actually purifies those levels. It’s relatively cheap, but it’s very effective, and it’s a natural process.” Within two years Vic, with help from consulting engineers Pattle Delamore Partners, had devised and built a wetland system where all the school’s wastewater is further purified after the initial treatment. The board jumped on board, which is typical of the school’s positive culture when it comes to the environment, he says. “When you raise issues like I did 20 years ago, the board is willing to listen; the directors are willing
A BUMPER TURNOUT Twenty-two entrants stepped up for this season’s Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards, filling the categories of Farming, Wine Industry Innovation, Business Innovation, Community Innovation, Landscape and Habitat, plus a new Marine category, focused on the sustainable use and care of the marine environment. Cawthron has been the anchor supporter since 2014. Cawthron Institute Trust Chair Bob Dickinson says all the finalists have made a positive difference to the environment. “Here at Cawthron we focus on enabling industry growth while enhancing environments. Many entrants for these Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards are doing just that and we applaud them for their commitment and achievements.” Winners will be announced at an awards dinner in Blenheim on March 31.
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to listen. The river and the sea are our classrooms, so we feel an obligation to look after them.” Outward Bound treats the waste from solo expeditions in the same way, having realised 12 years ago that digging a hole in the bush was not best-practice. Now students return to camp with their waste in a bucket, before it goes through the school’s main system. Vic also leapt at the chance to improve the quality of river water, after an instructor came back from a kayaking trip in the Rai and reported students getting rashes. With director support, he took it up with the Marlborough District Council (MDC), then helped them with a five-year monitoring programme to show local farmers the impact of cows crossing streams. “Again, I think it’s about culture,” Vic says. “It’s not everything about us. In the end the wider community benefits.” More recently, Outward Bound obtained MDC funding to put a washdown area at the end of the Queen Charlotte Track, to stop riders cleaning their mountain bikes at the end of the wharf, says Vic. “It has nothing to do with Outward Bound, but I said, ‘It is a problem because it is polluting the water’.” The list of projects goes on, but the maintenance manager insists he is just a ‘little cog in the big gearbox’ of Outward Bound. “What is inspiring is there is so much positive energy.”
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“It is really positive to see everyone helping.” – JUSTINE JOHNSON, C O - O R D I N ATO R O F G R OV E TOW N L A G O O N
Grovetown Lagoon Landscape and Habitat Enhancement category Justine Johnson is perfectly happy to be interrupted by a pair of enthusiastic pukeko at the edge of Grovetown Lagoon. As she started talking of the community initiative to restore habitat, bird and fish-life, the sound of noisy mating stole the show – speaking volumes of the project’s success. Maori call Blenheim Te Waiharakeke, or the waters of flax, while European settlers chose the name Beavertown to reflect the wetlands. However, a 2001 survey showed that the Blenheim, Para and Pelorus Ecological District had just 497ha of its original 14,683ha of wetlands. Local iwi approached MDC the same year, raising concerns over degraded water quality and the wall of green willow choking Grovetown Lagoon’s oxbow lake. Te Whanau Hou Grovetown Lagoon Society was formed soon after, with the support of the council, Rangitane, Ngāti Rarua, Ngāti Toa and the Department of Conservation. Over the past 15 years the society’s army of volunteers, with help from corporate sponsors and community funding, has eco-sourced seeds and grown native seedlings at a shade-house at Grovetown School, killed willows and weeds, built tracks around the waterway and planted native trees over a 9ha lagoon area. They have also made serious inroads into restoring the adjoining 12ha Springs Wetland area recently purchased by the council. Justine, who is co-ordinator for the society, says that beyond the 32
environmental gains, she loves the community aspect of the project, from regular volunteers and corporate workgangs, to occasional donations of plants and money. “It’s really positive to see everyone helping.” Together that community has returned a beautiful corner to Marlborough, where people can walk, cycle or kayak through a stunning ecosystem, rich with wildlife, including plenty of amorous pukeko.
Waitui Farm Farming category Noel Moleta clearly remembers moving to Titirangi 40 years ago this April, a 19-yearold happy to find the ‘big smoke’ in the outer Marlborough Sounds. Waitui Farm might be a three-hour drive from Blenheim or Nelson, but it is far more connected than Noel’s previous home on D’Urville Island, where his family farmed for three generations. “We could drive in a car and get to town from Waitui. We don’t consider ourselves isolated at all any more,” he laughs. Despite the steep 1470ha property’s relative handiness to town, Noel and wife Debbie, along with their grown children, have created a self-sufficient lifestyle on this land at the edge of the sea. “We have a daughter and son here with their families, as well as another son over in Tapawera,” says Noel. “They are all producing big vegetable gardens and getting orchards going – it’s a move back to the old days.” The farming practice is a step back to tradition as well, with Debbie and Noel eschewing chemicals, pesticides
and modern breeds, instead choosing an organic philosophy with minimal inputs, low stocking and hardy animals. Worming, drenching and assisting with lambing are a complicated business when you’re on a huge hill-country farm, so since the late 1980s the couple have selected breeds that are fit for the site. “Sheep never evolved with drenches, so it’s good to get away with it if you can,” says Noel. “It makes it easier – you are looking for an animal that can produce a live lamb on its own, without being looked after, and just be a reasonably strong grower.” The Moletas put Wiltshire rams over a Romney flock to produce a sheep that is tough and sheds its wool, so does not need labour-intensive shearing, crutching, drenching and tailing. “Man bred the wool onto the sheep, which once had a summer and winter coat. They went to a lot of trouble, but in choosing individual traits like wool, you end up with a weak sheep,” says Noel. “It has got to the point in some breeds where you were lucky to get 65 percent lambing, in order to get beautiful wool.” He doesn’t like chemicals, but being organic also makes good financial sense for the farm because the stock can command a higher price, and the costs are lower. It’s very different from his father’s days farming on D’Urville, where a phosphate-happy attitude meant production boomed and income swelled, but the land itself was compromised. In another pragmatic approach, the Moletas have taken the attitude of ‘if you can’t beat them, join them’ with the hardto-farm areas of Waitua. More than 300ha of regenerating bush has been fenced off with funding help from the Marlborough District Council. Life in this corner of the world is a lifestyle, but a successful business has evolved to pass on to the four children. “That’s created a bit of a problem. I blame my wife for that,” says Noel with a laugh.
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Dog Point vineyard Landscape and Habitat Enhancement Finding vines at Dog Point Vineyard isn’t as easy as it sounds. Look one way and there’s a thick corridor of native trees bordering a stream through the property. Look another and there’s an olive grove, source of Dog Point’s oil. You might stumble through an old apricot orchard to find a vast vegetable garden overflowing with produce, or discover a paddock of sheep, a pine-nut plantation, or the wide lawns of the ‘parks and reserve’, as they’re known. “It’s not your typical vineyard,” says viticulturist Nigel Sowman, who cares for the 110ha of organic vineyard on the 200ha property. He also moonlights (sometimes quite literally) as the vege gardener, tending the plot by his family’s home to supply an abundance of organic produce to Dog Point staff and friends. Nigel says the unique quality of the property is thanks to the vision of wine industry pioneers Ivan and Margaret Sutherland, who bought the 200ha Dog Point farm across the road from their original Ashmore Vineyard in 1991. In 2002, they established the Dog Point Vineyard winery with James and Wendy Healy, and in 2009 converted the vines to organics. Meanwhile, they have continued to develop new blocks, always keeping in mind biodiversity and the farm’s traditions. Nigel says one of the great pleasures of his job is that when everyone asks why a paddock is unplanted, he can explain it is there for sheep and cattle. Any prunings and winery waste
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Dominion Salt’s site operations manager Euan McLeish and quality manager, Robert Kooistra
are turned into mulch and applied to plantings throughout the property, while leachate from the process is collected in a sump and applied as fertiliser to the vineyard. Sheep are fattened among the vines after harvest to keep the grass trim, and each block is managed according to its needs. Ensuring balanced vines is part of creating a healthy property, along with all the other work to improve the land. The native plantings along Mill Stream, which began in 2005, are a key element of that vision. Now the corridor is full of native birds and burgeoning with natural regeneration, thanks to more than 10,000 trees planted over the years. That corridor showcases the company’s brand, says Nigel. “It’s a part of Dog Point and the winery and of being a responsible member of society.”
Dominion Salt wind turbine Business Innovation category Wind may be Marlborough’s best-kept secret, but for Dominion Salt it’s an asset worth talking about. Over spring and summer, warm nor’westers race over tinder-dry Awatere Valley hills and onto the flamingo-pink ponds at Lake Grassmere, whipping away water from the brine. They also roar through the huge white blades of the company’s wind turbine, an energy-saving initiative entered in the Business Innovation category of this year’s Environment Awards. The turbine, erected in 2014, supplies half the operation’s power needs, reduces the company’s carbon footprint and external reliance, and even feeds some power back to the national grid. “It closes the loop in some respects,” says Euan McLeish, Dominion Salt’s site operations manager. “We have the natural seawater coming in by tide or gravity, then
we use sun and the wind for evaporation, so using wind power to reduce energy use is a perfect addition.” The total area for solar salt production at Lake Grassmere is 1415ha, including a 700ha lake, 10 concentration ponds and 22 crystallising ponds. The water comes in from the Pacific, with tide and gravity filling the initial ponds, before pumps are used to feed those further from the sea. Once spring winds and summer sun have evaporated most of the moisture, the ponds sit pretty in pink, thanks to microalgae that live in the brine. In March, when the weather cools, the remaining the water is drained, leaving a 6-7cm crust of salt to harvest. Around 60,000 tonnes of the natural product are taken each year, with the salt washed in brine then piled in white mountains at the edge of State Highway 1, before being processed for industrial or domestic use. Robert Kooistra, Dominion’s quality manager, spent five years building a case for the wind turbine, monitoring wind speeds (which average 30km/h) and finding the optimum site. He also researched birdlife to ensure the blades would not endanger species, and obtained resource consents, before sourcing a suitable second-hand turbine in Switzerland. “We wanted to take control of our inputs, and electricity seemed to be the hardest in some ways and the easiest in others,” he says. “We have been looking at alternative energy for some time.” The company has consent to install another five turbines, but is considering solar generation for the future, alongside options for more wind power. Environment Award judges noted that while the turbine technology isn’t new, the initiative was a first for a large Marlborough company and a great example for other industries, such as wineries, to follow.
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Craft Beer A hobbyist home-brewer and craft-beer drinker by choice, local winemaker Justin Papesch finds that Nelson is not only the country’s craftbeer capital, it is also leading the way in several important brewing industry areas.
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side from a claim to fame as runner-up in the Mussel Inn beer-tasting competition a few years back, my experiences with craft beer mainly come down to sampling it religiously. That’s easy to do in the Nelson/Tasman region because it offers so many good craft brews, and decent, well-stocked outlets. Friends regularly make it the reason for a pilgrimage over the hill from Marlborough, whose fledgling brew industry is a mere fraction of the size of Nelson/Tasman’s. One of my favourite sayings is that it takes a lot of good beer to make a good wine, which means Nelson/Tasman is doubly lucky – it has both. Looking back over the last 10 years, the rise of the region’s craft brews has gained steady pace as more brewers set up shop and more drinkers discovered the delights of quaffing a quality pint. This month marks a new milestone with Nelson’s inaugural Beer Week, plus the usual MarchFest, so it’s an appropriate time to take a closer peek at the industry.
“It takes skill to make good craft beers,” she explains. However, “some brewers out there need to look at the consistency and quality of their brews. They can be funky but not so that they are out of balance and not drinkable.” Drinkability is hugely important. “You need to make a beer that when someone has a pint of it, they’re keen to have another pint.” Experience comes with time. Her own experience has led Tracy to become an internationally sought-after beer judge as well as an award-winning brewer. Among the many accolades earned by the Sprig & Fern is its freshly hopped Harvest Pilsner, winning gold medals four years running at the annual Brewers Guild of New Zealand Beer Awards. This type of consistency is important for the future growth of the craft-beer industry, she says. “It is absolutely critical.” Nelson Beer Week, Saturday March 18 to Sunday March 26, is a chance to try many of the local craft brews, with some being made especially for the event. Bringing together breweries, bars, restaurants, retailers and other businesses, Long road to success the event aims to promote Nelson and Tasman as a fabulous One of the biggest local brewing success stories would have to and fun destination for an annual craft beer pilgrimage. be Tracy Banner and her Sprig & Fern enterprise. Owner (with An exciting line-up of events takes place at more than husband Ken) and head brewer for the chain, Tracy’s working 20 venues around Nelson. Events life has been dedicated to beer, initially in include beer and food matchings, a the UK and latterly in New Zealand. craft beer fun run, a beer Pecha Kucha, Aged 16 when she started her “Our brews come with big live music, beer cocktails, beer talks, first job as a lab technician for a huge flavours and that’s the way meet the brewers, pub quizzes, brewery corporate British brewing company, she we like them.” tours and more. Check out the website admits to being a ‘sponge’, soaking up all nelsonbeerweek.co.nz. the knowledge she could about brewing, PHIL MCARDLE, WHO MIXES ingredients, techniques and what makes CHILLI AND BEER Special brews the X factor. One brewery making a special effort for A move to New Zealand resulted in Beer Week is HorseBox, where brewer a stint with Lion Breweries in Auckland, Phil McArdle is creating some interesting one-off concoctions. before Tracy ditched the corporate scene in favour of Nelson A relative newcomer, HorseBox was set up in 2015 and has and craft brewing, initially for McCashins. Multiple batches already made an impression with offerings such as ‘Horselater, she spent time in Dunedin at Speights before returning Bonnet’. Brewed for Beervana last year, this fiery brew’s to Nelson and getting her teeth into the Sprig & Fern. ingredients included the scotch bonnet, the second hottest Celebrating 34 years in the industry this year, Tracy’s business chilli in the world. has expanded to three Sprig & Fern outlets in Nelson, four in “Our brews come with big flavours and that’s the way we Tasman and two in Wellington. She’s as passionate now about like them,” says Phil. her brews as she ever was, particularly enjoying obtaining Of course, you don’t have to wait for a beer week to fresh hops to use. sample a range of specialty brews. Outlets such as Nelson’s One of the first brewers in New Zealand to use fresh hops, Craft Beer Depot and the Free House, Tahunanui’s Bel-Aire Tracy looks forward to the start of the hop harvest each year, Tavern and the Moutere Inn all offer many of the region’s savouring the smell and feel of the hops. They’re one of the best brews, including some on tap. Local supermarkets have four key ingredients in a craft beer, along with malt, yeast and jumped on board too, with many stocking a great line-up of water, she explains. local and imported specialty beers. Today, though, the evolution of the industry means At the Bel-Aire, proprietor Ray Weston has 27 taps to pour that all sorts of other ingredients are added – orange from so a visit there is a great way to taste if you have limited and coriander, for instance. “More thought, creativity and time. Brews include Hop Federation, Lighthouse, Townshend, innovation are being used.” Bays, Dale’s, Mussel Inn, Totara, Peckhams and Golden Bear. The only way for craft beer is up, Tracy believes. “Demand During Beer Week, on Tuesday March 21, local brewing and variety are going to continue to grow, especially as beer icon Dick Tout will host a ‘Meet the Brewer’ night at the drinkers’ palates and taste buds change. Their tastes are Bel-Aire. becoming more discerning, more sophisticated, yet at the Dick, from Lighthouse Brewing Company, has been same time they’re choosier about how they spend their money. crafting beers locally since 1998. With the company That’s why quality and consistency are important.” celebrating its 21st birthday in July this year, he feels it’s Today’s beer drinkers also want to try different styles, time to step aside, hence 2017 will be the last MarchFest for which was unheard of a few years ago, says Tracy. Even the Lighthouse Brewery under it present ownership. bigger breweries have hopped on board and are producing “I’m retiring, so it’s up for sale,” he explains. more craft beers, and in larger volumes to cater for demand.
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The Craft Beer Depot, in Achilles Ave, Nelson, combines a beer store, bar and beer garden dedicated to the art of everything craft beer. “We like to think of our model as a discovery centre, like for wine but for craft beer,” says managing director Brandon Turnage. Although less than a year old, they also want to be ‘the coolest little beer shop in New Zealand’. The region’s beer drinkers – and visitors – are spoilt for choice. There’s even a craft beer trail that covers all the major industry contributors. (Visit the website craftbrewingcapital.co.nz/breweries). Stretching from Founders Heritage Park in Nelson, across to Golden Bay’s famous Mussel Inn at Onekaka, the craft beer trail is not something to be taken lightly; it’s more of a pilgrimage honouring the best the region’s brewers have to offer. On the craft trail at Riwaka is Hop Federation, a small craft brewery with a sense of adventure and a passion for making stylish beers with substance. Surrounded by hop A BUMPER TURNOUT growers, Hop Federation opened its doors in September 2013 so it is relatively youthful, but seriously dedicated to the art and craft of brewing, preferring mostly New Zealand hop varieties and malts in its brews. For me, and I’m sure many other drinkers too, the taste is the most exciting thing about beer. Being limited to water, yeast, malt and hops restricts flavour profiles somewhat. Nelson/Tasman is lucky that its brewers are ‘new world’ and prepared to experiment to produce taste sensations. Hopefully the future will not bring restrictive regulations as has happened in the wine industry. 38
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An added bonus from craft brewing for the region is the increased business it has brought to local hop growers. Beer has been an integral part of Nelson/Tasman’s local culture since the early settlers arrived in the 1840s. The Sarau area in the Moutere, for example, proved ideal for early German settlers to cultivate hops, and the crop has spread from there. Hop farms thrive alongside the Motueka River, in the Moutere and at Riwaka, and two new farms are planned for Tapawera and the Waimea Plains. Long gone are the days when hops were hand-harvested. The hop industry is buzzing at present with the arrival and assembly of the Southern Hemisphere’s most modern hop-picker, which set to work at the start of the 2017 harvest last month. Manufactured by German company Wolf and shipped to New Zealand in six containers, the hop-picker replaces Oast-House Farm’s 60-year-old English machine. Owner Phil Grover says the picker is controlled using a touch-screen computer panel and contains more than 40 separately controlled electric motors. “The principal advantages of the new picker are better recovery of hops from vines, increased hourly picking capacity, improved safety and hygiene, and lower labour input,” he says. Technological and equipment advances are not the only drivers of the industry. New Zealand Hops Ltd is a Nelson-based grower co-operative making big strides, especially in research and development of new cultivars. Hops have been grown in the region for more than 150 years, with the industry becoming coordinated in 1939 when the New Zealand Hop Marketing Board was established. New Zealand Hops has supported a professional plantbreeding programme since the 1950s and, in 1972, we became the first country in the world to commercially produce hops from triploid hop cultivars in response to international brewers’ demand for seedless hops. 40
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Now, with 18 members, the NZ Hops co-op exports 85 percent of its harvest to more than 30 countries worldwide. During the last decade, hop breeding has focused on developing quality aromatic hops using traditional European noble hop cultivars. Commercial production of selected aroma cultivars has been a major factor in the recent growth of the local industry, with 5000 to 10,000 seedlings planted for every cultivar that makes it to the market. Hops currently grown include 15 unique New Zealand varieties and eight specially selected northern varieties. The Plant & Food Research centre at Riwaka is responsible for high-performing cultivars such as ‘Motueka’, ‘Riwaka’ and ‘Nelson Sauvin’. Even more cultivars are being developed, with ongoing research and development in a specially built ‘Hop Lab’ microbrewery, built two years ago at a cost of around $100,000. Locally, hops are harvested annually in late February and March. The crop is dried using hot-water radiators to avoid contamination from exhaust gases, and then made into pellets before being bagged and sent to markets all over the world. So next time you sup a pint, think about the hops and the craft that goes into making the brew. Personally, I often wonder about the type of beers that would be produced if a winemaker and a brewer put their heads together. Cheers.
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raft-beer fans are invited to push the boundaries as the 10th annual MarchFest rounds out a weeklong celebration of the brew. Fans can be assured the festival’s tried-and-tested formula for success hasn’t changed: tasty craft beers, ciders, wines, juices, regional cuisine, great music, stuff for the kids to do, brewing talks/demos and a six-course beer and food matching degustation lunch. In case you missed the last nine events, MarchFest is Nelson’s unique annual craft beer and music festival, held in the beautiful, traffic-free environment of Founders Park at Atawhai. The latest event is on Saturday 25th March, making it a great way to farewell summer. New beers available at this year’s event include a black IPA, a British golden ale, two XPAs, a Kolsch, a black lager, a toffee stout and, from the Mussel Inn, Kitten Caboodle, a beer described by the Mussel’s Andrew Dixon as a ‘universal lovemaker’. This year’s line-up also features four collaborations between 42
local and breweries outside the Top of the South. These comprise Golden Bear/Funk Estate, HorseBox/Concept, Renaissance/ Behemoth and Townshend’s/McLeods. The latter’s contribution, Hey Blondie, will be available in both kegs and casks so drinkers can taste the difference between a naturally carbonated caskconditioned beer and an artificially carbonated kegged beer. Commercial brewers will be joined by the winner of the MarchFest 2017 Homebrewers’ competition, Karl Summerfield, whose Old MacDonald’s Farmhouse Ale Saison will be commercially brewed for the event by Marlborough’s Moa Brewery. Low-alcohol beer, wine and cider will also be available. Music is always a big feature of MarchFest. The line-up for 2017 includes New Zealand’s hip-hop soul queen Ladi6, known for her energetic live performances, soulful vocals and thoughtful lyrics. Also on the bill are festival favourites The Eastern (their fourth MarchFest) and Wellington ska band Battle-Ska Galactica.
Supporting will be ukulele artist Russ from Alaska plus cool Nelson acts Not Bruce Willis, Django Schmango and the Ragged Crow Morris. In the Wish Events Kids Zone, there will be heaps of cool stuff for kids to do, including face-painting, storytelling, games and the NBS giant inflatable obstacle course. As usual, a huge range of diverse cuisine is on offer, and to help you get to MarchFest a loop shuttle will run from the Nelson iSite to Founders Park every half-hour (approx) from noon to 10pm. For hassle-free travel to and from MarchFest, festival-goers are encouraged to take the Nelson/Richmond public bus service (NBus) and link up with the shuttle at Millers Acre (Nelson iSite carpark). MarchFest tickets are $40 on the gate, with under-18s free, although they must be accompanied by parent/guardian. Tickets are available online at marchfest.com until 9pm Friday March 17, or from The Free House, iSite Nelson, the Crema Coffee Cart and all NBS branches.
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A playground for locals and visitors alike, Kaiteriteri is known for its fabulous beaches, land and sea-based recreation and its iconic campground. Now change is in the air with a new CEO and a three-year ‘road map’ for the Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve Board. Elizabeth Macgregor reports. 44
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or decades Kaiteri, as it is fondly known, has been a popular holiday destination for locals, out-of-towners and international travellers, all in pursuit of sun, sea and serendipity. Now, thanks to a new vision and an adventurous CEO, the idyllic Tasman beach settlement is reinventing itself. With a three-year strategic plan in place, and a new ‘Experience Kaiteriteri’ brand, Reserve Board Chief Executive David Ross is implementing further strategies that he hopes will make the area nationally and internationally acknowledged as New Zealand’s top coastal recreation destination by 2019. David plans to deliver “a unique and inspiring experience for all visitors through the provision of exceptional familyoriented recreational opportunities, accommodation, hospitality, retail and conference facilities. Our values will be enhanced through long-term partnerships with iwi, the Department of Conservation, community and local government,” he explains. The key to success lies in making the reserve’s business units profitable to boost revenue, providing professional and friendly customer service, and improving the infrastructure at Kaiteriteri, among other initiatives, says David. “I want it to be a place of accessible natural beauty where people can, in a safe environment, engage in a variety of recreational activities.” With a background in developing commercial markets in Europe, the US, Russia, China and Asia, David is an Aussie who has called New Zealand home since 2001. He boasts a strong outdoors background too, especially in climbing, and is a commercial helicopter pilot. Add to that a previous strategic role with the Department of Conservation and he’s an ideal candidate to develop the reserve to the next level. Married with one son and three stepchildren, David is here to make change and there’s no argument about that. Some regular guests, for instance, have already been given notice that long-standing policies will be consistently and transparently implemented, not bent to accommodate some. Three business units – Retail, Operations and Food and Beverage – exist and are self-funding, with profits channelled into future development. Forms of income include the motor camp, a new convenience store, the new Kaiteriteri Reserve apartments, the soon-to-be revamped Shoreline Restaurant, and the boating and tour companies that operate from the beachfront. All play important roles in its future. “Experience Kaiteriteri is a nationally and internationally networked tourism destination with growth-focused relationships established with industry (trade - advocacy) and concession partners,” says David. Vital too are the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park and encompassing reserve area, and newly developing conferencing facilities. Part of the wider strategic plan is to generate strong private and public sector demand for gatherings in the beach resort by marketing unique bundled experiences in partnership with activity providers. “Kaiteriteri is such a unique environment and destination and it should be used all year round. Conferencing will help during the off-peak season, as will an overhaul of the Shoreline Restaurant, making it an all-year-round dining experience, and growing the mountain biking hub.” The reserve already has a well-established, eclectic mix of activities across sport, arts, food and culture, and the future holds more of the same. Tacit Government approval will be needed for the revamp as
the Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve – Kaka Point Historic Reserve Management Plan is a ministerial-approved set of ‘instructions’ to ensure that the reserve is managed in accordance with the Reserves Act 1977, Resource Management Act 1991 and the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014. The Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve Board must operate within the framework of the Management Plan approved by the Minister. And David as CEO works with guidelines issued by the board. Preserving the bay’s unique environment means continuously looking at new ways to minimise impacts on nature. Developing the mountain biking hub has already proved successful, but there’s a lot of room for expansion so it becomes an integral part of the current regional and national cycling boom. “Cycling is a platform for New Zealand’s recreation tourism growth and Kaiteriteri is linked to this through the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park and the Great Taste Trail. A key element will be working with regional, national and international cycling groups to improve the cohesiveness, communications and marketing cycling in this region.” At the heart of the development plan is the expansion of the business side of the reserve. That means better service and more innovation to increase activity during shoulder and lowseason months. Conferencing is crucial to that strategy. “Kaiteriteri is wellpositioned to attract public and private sector professionals, not-for-profit organisations, educators and association groups as there is better access with increased direct flights to Nelson from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and other regional centres,” says David. “We now have new Kaiteriteri Reserve Apartments, which are critical to attracting new and existing customers over four seasons of the year. That means we can come up with an inclusive conference rate, bundling accommodation, meals and activities with partners and concessionaires into one complete package.” Plans also include more events such as last year’s Godzone race. “Events will, wherever possible, be built into the calendar to suit the seasonal flow of the reserve and we must work with a range of partners, including the new NRDA entity, to deliver a vibrant mix including culture, arts, food, beverage and sport. A stage three is also planned, after appropriate consultation, to cater for car parking, restoration, estuary boardwalks and further development of the mountain bike park.
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“The park is really good for those at beginners and intermediate level, and some more difficult tracks have also been developed.” E M M A BAW T R E E
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aiteriteri has something for most types these days, particularly those seeking adventure and access to the Abel Tasman National Park with high-profile companies such as Wilsons. Other businesses are quietly involved with the ongoing development of the area: Pomeroy’s Coffee and Tea company, Bidvest, Nelson Alarms, Waka Abel Tasman, Bethany Park and Wheel Woman. From providing food and beverages to taking tourists out on a waka, a catamaran or kayaks, the operators are essential to the survival of the reserve. Emma Bawtree, manager and coach of Wheel Women and also the Krankin Kids programme, is one operator keen to offer visitors and locals that wider experience. Six years ago she was approached by a friend who wanted help improving her mountain biking skills. Having been a rider/ Photo Alex Socci
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racer for 20 years, Emma was quick to take up the challenge, getting a group of friends together to tackle the trails. “They loved it. They returned buzzing and it just evolved from there.” Emma now runs beginners, intermediate and advanced women’s mountain biking workshops in the park, and finds a bonus in helping to boost her clients’ self-confidence. “The park is really good for those at beginners and intermediate level, and some more difficult tracks have also been developed.” Many of her clients are mums who can now keep up with their children. “It’s a great family sport and very affordable at entry level.” Krankin Kids evolved from parents asking if she would also conduct children’s mountain biking workshops. Together with colleague Tay Whitnee, Emma held the initial workshop, which proved such a success that the programme has been going three terms now. “We started with 20 places and sold out at 40. The next term we went to 78 students, then 108 for the last term. Now we have 130-plus and a waiting list.” The main chunk of her market is 11 and 12-year-old boys, but she is keen to get more girls interested, and also to source funding so the venture can continue. The park is getting better all the time, says Emma, with a lot of volunteer work being done to open new trails and improve existing ones. “A few months ago a new jump-line was added. It’s now gained a reputation as being suitable for all levels of riders. People have opened their eyes to Kaiteriteri and all that it has to offer.” Emma has also found no shortage of coaches keen to share their skills at all levels. “I think we will see quite a few potentially hot riders coming out of Nelson in future years thanks to the mountain bike park.”
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orn and bred in nearby Motueka, Tapu Bay resident Jacqueline Kenning has lived literally next door to Kaiteriteri for almost five decades. “I used to camp there with my parents. We’d spend three weeks there every year.” She’s certainly noticed a lot of changes during almost 50 years, as has her husband, builder Roger Kenning. “We’re both from Motueka so know the area well. Roger has built lots of homes in the area, and many of them are permanent residences.” Jacqueline looks after three holiday homes at Kaiteriteri and says occupancy has increased steadily, as have activities and visitors. “The camping-ground, for instance. Most people used to stay three weeks, but now lots are extending that. The weather makes people hang around longer, and many are also holidaying later in the season. “They used to finish coming in March and resume in October. Now they’re coming right through May, and starting again in September.” Traffic has grown too. “Most people now bring two cars and a boat, or have access to a boat. Road and water traffic has increased hugely, although the busy time is still really only six weeks.” Jacqueline says the ongoing development of the reserve is all good for those who live, work and visit there. “The mountain bike park is amazing – so many people use it. I’m in the park often but I hardly see anyone else. That’s one of the advantages of it – there are so many tracks.” Yes, she says, there have been environmental impacts at Kaiteriteri, but many of those can be attributed to nature. “For instance, there’s a sandbank developing outside our home at present, but a few more months and tides and it won’t be there anymore.” Two of her daughters work in Kaiteriteri, one at the Shoreline and the other at the convenience store. “It’s great that they found work close to home, and that people don’t have to drive into town [Motueka] for supplies now. “The store is a real asset now that it is up and running properly, and if we want to dine out, the Shoreline has a lovely menu. Growth has created jobs, business opportunities and a lot of positives.”
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Combining forces to care for kea B Y J A C Q U I E WA LT E R S PHOTOGRAPHY BY B M KREIGENHOFER
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you haven’t visited Natureland in a while you may have missed the remarkable transformation that is taking place there under the guidance of Natureland Director Meg Rutledge and her dedicated team of staff and trustees. Native plantings are flourishing and the zoo has taken the very deliberate stance of representing the region around it in terms of flora and fauna. There’s an area that’s been set aside to showcase some of the major regional crops and produce, for example. Importantly, Natureland is also shining a light on one of our region’s most iconic species – the kea. Kea are regarded by many as the most intelligent bird species in the world, says Meg. “They are able to use tools, adapt and learn and teach strategies to other birds, and they can work together to solve problems. They have also shown that they can move into new habitats in search of food – such as above the treeline. The kea’s ability to go from “sea to summit” makes them an iconic representation of the New Zealand landscape itself, says Meg. “Kea can also travel large distances. The Kea Conservation Trust has tracked kea that have travelled from the Richmond Ranges 50
to Kaiteriteri within a couple of days.” Meg says that kea face the same threat from predators as other native birds because kea nest on the ground in beech forests. “Without predator controls kea are susceptible to the same threats as other native species. “Many people don’t realise that there are kea in our region and that the Top of the South is an incredibly important habitat for them,” says Meg. Unfortunately the kea population in the Top of the South is declining much more rapidly than in other areas of the South Island, she says. “We have an opportunity to contribute to their conservation and to the genetic diversity of the captive kea population by having a kea group here at Natureland.”
“We wanted to create a space championing the role of the kea in our region and beyond ...” MEG RUTLEDG E, N AT U R E L A N D
Natureland has entered into a sponsorship agreement with Nelson Management Ltd (NML) – the management company for Nelson Forests – which is providing a significant contribution towards the cost of a large new kea enclosure. Other businesses, Gibbons Construction, in particular, have also contributed support. Nelson City Council, The Rātā Foundation, Pub Charity and the Mainland Foundation have also supported the project. “We wanted to create a space championing the role of the kea in our region and beyond, and we also wanted to give people a better opportunity to connect with them,” says Meg. “The larger enclosure will mean that Natureland can house a group of birds rather than just a pair, which better represents the fact that kea are very social animals.” In addition to assisting with the enclosure build, NML intends to work closely with Natureland to support education programmes at the zoo and off-site. “Kea are found in the areas where we harvest,” says NML’s Managing Director Lees Seymour. “We realise that we are in their territory, and not the other way
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around, and we want to do everything we can to protect the welfare of these special birds. Over recent years we have worked with the Kea Conservation Trust to educate ourselves about kea behaviour and we have learnt a great deal. We want to get behind spreading knowledge about kea and their unique qualities.” The partnership with NML is the first such commercial sponsorship for the purpose of species conservation that Natureland has entered into since Meg took over as Director in November 2013 and she is very excited about what can be achieved as a result. “Businesses like NML seeing value in Natureland like this is a big step change for our future and we are very excited about that. It’s also great for the kea, which has taken a bit of a back seat compared to other native bird species. “We’ve been impressed with NML as we’ve got to know more about the way they operate. It’s easy to look at some of these industries as the enemy, but they’re doing a good job. They have really spent a lot of time and energy seeing what they can do to let the kea be kea around their operations. That sets a good example.”
Left: Kea are social birds. These two males will feature in the new aviary upon completion Below: A pygmy marmoset, the world’s smallest monkey. Natureland’s pygmy marmosets showcase its support for Traffic, an organisation that works to reduce black market trade of endangered species
Meg believes that Natureland’s partnership with NML can be mobile in terms of providing on-site experiences and the opportunity to tell the story of the kea. She also looks forward to exploring opportunities for Natureland’s staff to help with field surveys and field conservation efforts in the areas where NML is working. The Richmond Ranges are one example of an area where that kind of work would be very valuable, says Meg. The new kea enclosure should be ready for the public within the next couple of months, once the kea group is properly settled so that the birds can interact with the public in a positive way.
Meanwhile Meg hopes that the community can feel a sense of pride that we are a region that kea call home, and we see it as a privilege rather than a nuisance when we come across them in our daily lives. “After all, we’re taking up a lot of their habitat. They’re naturally curious and that curiosity is one of their great gifts as a species. I would love to see people reacting with pride and excitement when they see them visit. We need to find a way to live with animals such as kea and take pleasure and joy in that, and enjoy the ones that are more than just providers of beautiful songs.”
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The South Island has a rugged style all of its own and the further south you go, the more the ‘Southern Man’ comes to the fore. Key elements help create a more outdoors look, such as boots, a plaid shirt, jeans and a puffer or oilskin vest (with or without a hood). Neutrals, earth and forest hues will add to the look. During the colder/wetter months think chunky knitted jumpers and full-length oilskins!
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MY HOME
GREEN IS THE NEW GOLD-STANDARD
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hile we are proud of our clean, green image in New Zealand, as a country we’ve been slow to adopt sustainable building practices. However, ‘green’ building has now entered the mainstream and we are keeping up with the rest of the world. According to international research, the number of certified green buildings has doubled since 2013. ‘Building green’ is an umbrella term that covers many aspects, including design basics like orientation towards the sun, high levels of insulation and other energy efficient measures such as insulation, double-glazing and solar power, as well as the environmental consideration of building materials. These factors are measured by the New Zealand Green Building Council’s Homestar rating, which assesses warmth, efficiency and sustainability. The council determines that the minimum standard for a healthy, energy-efficient home is a six Homestar rating, but our Building Code specifications produce a typical new Kiwi house rating around four Homestars, and most existing homes are closer to a two or three-star. Awareness is increasing though, driven by industry leaders in sustainable and green building design and construction. The Otium Valley project in Nelson is one such example. Planned for people who want to live sustainably, this subdivision in Atawhai’s foothills has a park-like layout, unobstructed coastal, mountain and rural views, and the opportunity – in fact, requirement – to build green.
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The first in New Zealand to include rules around sustainable building, Otium is designed to create a community of like-minded people living in a way that should be echoed by future residential development in this country. Natalia Harrington is the co-founder of Hybrid Homes, an eco-building company based in Nelson and Christchurch. They are selling sections in the Otium Valley subdivision and offering design-and-build packages. Natalia says a sustainable house won’t compromise your lifestyle or, as many people think, break the bank. “You are making an ecological decision to make your home work as hard as you do for your money,” she explains. “Owning a sustainable home has never been more affordable. Our home designs are extremely flexible and will grow with your family, and we have three stages, ranging from one to three bedrooms, accommodating passive solar design, sustainability and affordability.” Homes in Otium Valley will embrace passive solar design and passive cooling, eliminate wasted space and use materials that exceed the requirements of the Building Code. Covenants will ensure homes are of benchmark standards for healthy, warm, dry, energy-efficient living. In what may be a first, many Otium sections come with a free grid-connect solar power system as well as facilities for greywater and rainwater harvesting. But if you are environmentally minded and looking to build
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at Otium – or anywhere else for that matter – what are the most important aspects of green building to incorporate into your design? Passive solar design is crucial, yet amounts to nothing more complicated than orientating the house to make the best use of the sun. Placing windows on the correct side of the house and positioning concrete or tiles to be exposed to winter sun, storing its heat, are examples of passive solar design. A trombe is another clever method of solar heat storage. This special wall has a glass external layer and a heat-soaking internal layer, separated by an air cavity. The trombe is built on the side of a home where the winter sun strikes most, acting like a kind of night store heater. Sceptics argue that specialist ‘eco’ feature homes cost more than standard builds, but the Green Building Council says there is very little difference in cost providing architects and developers factor in green design at the start, rather than attempting to retrofit it. Once you have your sustainable home, of course, it will save you money, with some estimates suggesting a seven Homestar rated house shaves almost $2000 a year off utility bills, as well as being healthier to live in. The properties themselves command good prices in resale too. An international research study last year found that sustainable houses attract an average 7 percent premium over standard buildings when sold. New Zealand’s statistics on this are in the very early stages, but it looks like the pattern repeats itself here. And it’s important to keep sight of the bigger picture. Building in an environmentally conscious way is a socially responsible act that demonstrates forward-thinking on the part of people who care about their impact on the planet. Conserving natural resources, reducing waste, enhancing and protecting biodiversity and ecosystems and contributing towards better air and water quality are all aspects that we should be considering. The fact that green building creates a healthier living environment is a major bonus.
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On a hill overlooking Tasman Bay, a home has stood for just over 10 years quietly proving the working principles of passive solar design. Like the best things in life, the house is unaffected by fad or fashion, unfaded by time and is as modern and relevant now as when it was built. This is ‘PL1’, a trailblazer in passive solar housing in New 65
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Zealand, and a testament to the foresight and expertise of its designers and builders and the ancient passive principles upon which the design is based. The house is the brainchild of Nelson architect Helen Richards, and despite its streamlined, uncluttered appearance, it is crammed full of clever green design features that mean it remains at the forefront of sustainable home-building in New Zealand. A semi-circular frontage puts most of the glass facing north, allowing the sun’s heat to warm the house – and capturing 180-degree ocean views. Working alongside this expansive glazing are warm-coloured concrete floors and an exposedaggregate central concrete ‘spine’ internal wall to store and release solar heat. The resulting ambient temperature means there is virtually no need for other heating of any kind. The timber structure allows for about twice the Building Code levels of insulation – recycled wool in this case – and the double-glazed windows use thermally broken aluminium, which is still considered a superior design feature in today’s green building industry. High clerestory windows allow the Nelson sunlight into the heart of the house, providing balanced passive ventilation, and a sense of airy, light-filled spaces. With two double bedrooms and two bathrooms, multi-level living spaces and thoughtful, open-plan layout, the house can cater for a variety of living requirements. Shifting this property further up in terms of its selfsufficiency, a flat-plate solar panel takes care of most of the hot water needs, and 10 photovoltaic panels convert sunlight to electricity, helping to ensure the house is officially Carbon Zero. PL1 is a visually stunning modern home without being stark, and the array of houseplants and naturally sourced materials ensure it is a healthy house to live in, as well as comfortable and uplifting. Here is an example of insightful architecture proving that green design and aesthetics are not mutually exclusive. A successful fusion of the two will never go out of fashion. 66
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Feeding body and soul BY SOPHIE PREECE
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the edge of a river in a quiet corner of Marlborough, two gardeners have created a piece of paradise as useful as it is beautiful. This Spring Creek property feeds Kerry Raeburn and Tim Newsham all year long, with nearly 100 edible species carefully planned, planted and preened. However, the garden has an equal focus on colourful blooms, tall trees and thoughtful lines, to satisfy their appetite for beauty and amenity too. “That’s food for the soul,” Tim says. This was a bare paddock when he parked his housebus in 1986 and planted one ‘echelon’ of trees around it, with another just beyond. Those echelons now provide the framework for the stunning garden he and Kerry have forged in the 30 years since. It’s a labour of love, but labour indeed, to feed both body and soul. Walk past a riot of colour, down an avenue of abundant artichokes, and through an orchard heavy with crop, and you’ll find ordered lines of compost bins, stacked just so, and a shed of sharp, clean and oiled garden tools, ready for daily work. The couple, with occasional help from WWOOFers (Willing Workers on Organic Farms), run the garden on permaculture principles, with every aspect part of the ecosystem, playing its role in the garden’s natural cycles. They save their own seed, make their own compost, eat their own meat and eggs, and use their own body waste from a composting toilet. And they do it all organically, considering the best solutions to combat pests and disease, rather than the easiest. Tim keeps a detailed garden diary, and says everything on the property has three reasons for being, as per the philosophy of permaculture. “It will all connect back if you do that,” he says. “It is about putting appropriate things in appropriate places to make the best use of those resources.” The long line of artichokes, for example, create an architectural border, and provide food as well as income, as the only commercial crop on the property. Tim, who is a specialist shingle roofer, can make more in one day on that job than he can in a year growing artichokes, but he has been producing them for 30 years, and loves the littleknown and seldom-grown vegetable. Meanwhile, a cloak of wisteria covers an old power pole the couple ‘couldn’t stand the sight of’ (reason one). It’s beautiful when it blooms (reason two) and provides welcome shade in summer (reason three). The roses beneath it have a trio of purposes too. “One, I have married a woman who is worth my putting up with them; two, she thinks they are beautiful; and three, they keep me in my place because every time I walk past they rip me to shreds.” A true labour of love. 70
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Inspirational interior design BY SADIE BECKMAN P H O T O A N A G A L L O WAY
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hinking new kitchen, laundry, entertainment unit or even a commercial project? The Sellers Room is the place to visit to be inspired about your interior project. The Sellers Room, based in Stoke, welcomes you to visit their leading-edge interactive showroom, where their design team are available to assist potential clients to see, feel and try the many different products on offer. These include Corian and CaesarStone bench tops, lacquer and veneer finishes and Blum electric and soft- closing openings. The Sellers Room is well sought after for residential developments across the top of the South Island and consistently engaged for commercial projects around New Zealand. They offer a full service from design to manufacture and installation, co-ordinating other subtrades to ensure that the process does not become too overwhelming. Owners Myles and Margarette Sellers work closely with their team of experienced designers, manufacturers and installers, proud of their combined 50 years of industry experience. Myles has three decades of design and joinery experience, both residential
and commercial, and brings his expertise to every project. Margarette is passionate about the products the business offers. Her knowledge, communication and customer service mean she has established a large client base of loyal customers who request her personal assistance for their projects. Working alongside them, designer Jane Helem brings 20 years of interior design experience to the team. Her real point of difference is her insight and ability to combine her interior design skills and logical thinking, resulting in achievable creativity. Jane, Margarette and Myles can help you conceptualise, and turn your ideas into reality. The Sellers Room employs some of the South Island’s most skilled, qualified and experienced joiners and interior designers. Whether you want an updated office design, a commercial restaurant kitchen, a home kitchen, laundry, wardrobe or even a uniquely made entertainment unit, The Sellers Room can help you achieve that perfect result. And clients are welcome to view their projects during construction as the showroom and factory share the same premises. Supporting future employment is
also important to the business, which currently has two apprentices, as part of a 15-strong team. The team at The Sellers Room has a varied skill-set and a can-do attitude, and the business prides itself on its excellent customer service throughout the entire process of a project, including guarantees on products and workmanship. Along with this focus on longevity and quality comes a commitment to sustainability. The company works closely with leading national and international suppliers who share their commitment to the environment and who produce their quality products through innovative design and ecologically sensitive processes. “We specialise in designing and building the perfect space for your needs,” says Margarette. “We absolutely love what we do, and we value your decision to consider our expertise for your project.”
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Blackberries & Frozen Yogurt Cake B Y N I C O L A G A L L O WAY
The first month of autumn is the most bountiful in flavoursome fruit. One of the first things I planted in my new garden nearly a decade ago was a row of thornless blackberries and they continue to be one of the garden’s heaviest producers (and incredibly easy to maintain). Excess berries are frozen to add to smoothies and winter baking, and while they are fresh I like to make this frozen yogurt cake; a wonderful combination of creamy yogurt swirled with pureed berries on a chewy chocolaty base.
Serves 12 Base 2/3 cup dried dates or raisins 1 cup walnuts or hazelnuts 1 cup desiccated coconut 2 tablespoons cocoa powder Pinch of sea salt 50 g soft butter Filling 2 cups thick natural yogurt 200ml mascarpone or double cream 1/4 cup maple syrup or mild honey 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups fresh blackberries (or frozen and thawed) 2 tablespoons maple syrup or mild honey
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Grease and line the base of a 20cm loose-based cake tin. Place the dates or raisins in a jug and cover with boiling water, set aside to soften for 10 minutes. Drain well in a sieve, pressing out excess liquid with the back of a spoon. Place the nuts and coconut into a food processor and roughly grind. Add the cocoa, salt, butter and drained dates, and blend until the mixture comes together. Tip into the prepared cake tin and press evenly into the base. Place the tin in the freezer while preparing the filling. Whisk together the yogurt, mascarpone, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth. In a blender or food processor puree the berries and maple syrup. Check taste adding more sweetener if needed. Pour the berry syrup through a sieve to remove any seeds. Remove the tin from the freezer and first pour the yogurt mix over the base. Slowly pour over the berry puree in a spiral, then use a teaspoon to swirl the fruit through the yogurt. Don’t over mix. Cover and carefully transfer the cake to the freezer and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight to set. When ready to serve remove the cake from the freezer and thaw for 20 minutes to soften. Carefully remove from the tin and slice into wedges.
DINE OUT BY MAXWELL FLINT
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recently took an old friend of mine, Mrs M, out to dinner at Masa’s Restaurant and Sake Bar in Hardy St, Nelson. Always interesting company, Mrs M has a very good eye for ‘the look’. She describes herself as an inferior decorator, which is a gross misrepresentation. I mention this fact because Masa’s has a problem with ‘the look’. Mrs M’s radar was on high alert. If you were expecting the traditional zen contemplative interior so beloved of Japanese restaurants, then you would be sadly disappointed. Masa’s décor is more Tokyo rushhour. It was cluttered – the bar looked as though a heavy karaoke rave had happened the night before. Uninteresting posters were stuck on the windows with sad-looking cellophane. If it wasn’t for Mrs M’s insistence that they open the bifolding doors to the outside, it would also have been stuffy. The whole place looked to be crying out for the talents of a Mrs M. All this was rather unfortunate because it is at complete odds with practically everything else. The charming Japanese waitresses had that elegant deference so becoming of Japanese service. For those among us who are not au fait with the intricacies of the Japanese table, each menu description is accompanied by a little photograph. The creditable wine list has mainly Nelson wines and a reasonable range of sake. We ordered a selection of entrees and did not have a main course, which is probably the more authentic way of doing it. Complimentary miso soup was brought to the table. First off came Assorted Sushi and Sashimi ($22.50), which contained a whole selection of deliciousness. The sushi contained, among other ingredients, salmon, chicken, squid and exquisitely fresh sashimi. It was good – it was very good.
Top-notch with a hitch Next, Fried Squid ($7.50) and Sesame Seaweed ($6.50). The squid was really crispy – a little bit textural for Mrs M, but I loved it. The sesame seaweed was salty and flavoursome and you had the feeling it was full of nutrients, hence good for you. On came the Shrimp Tempura ($16.50) – four large shrimps and two vegetables in a light tempura batter. Again, full marks here. We then had the intriguingly named Spark Tuna Roll ($6.50). The waitress brought out tuna sushi with salmon roe on top and then proceeded to set a blowtorch to it. A cute piece of theatre that left a nice smoky flavour to the sushi. All this was washed down with a good bottle of reasonably priced Greenhough Chardonnay. The waitress actually topped up our glasses, which is a service that used to be common but is now increasingly rare.
Three things stood out with this restaurant. First, the excellent quality of the food, with the fish being particularly fresh. Secondly, the service was great – welcoming with that particular Japanese service quality. And thirdly, the unfortunate décor, which must act as a barrier to attracting customers. My advice is to disregard the cluttered window and random fairy-lights, get over the shambolic bar and just enjoy some very good Japanese food and service at reasonable prices.
Masa's Restaurant & Sake Bar Cost: $95 for two with wine Value for money: Food: Atmosphere: Service:
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WINE
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ne of the first things I did when meeting Tanja Fry was apologise. She and husband Darryl own Fossil Ridge Boutique Vineyard, on the outskirts of Richmond. The apology was for the fact that even though I live practically on their doorstep, I have never been to their tasting room or café. While it was no loss to Fossil Ridge, it was most certainly a loss to me, and a mistake I intend to rectify. The café at Fossil Ridge is an absolute delight; intimate, tastefully decorated and overlooking an idyllic pond setting, complete with ducks and water lilies. The staff use fresh ingredients, many sourced from the on-site garden, and the meals are unfussy and look delicious. Fossil Ridge is truly a boutique wine producer. Their output is not large and they only sell domestically, with a large proportion sold through the café and tasting room. Tasting the wines, I’d say they are most definitely food wines and are made to complement the vineyard café. Tanja says they have no intention of increasing production, preferring to keep the quality high and the quantity modest. I admire that quality focus and it is very evident in their wines. Tonnage per hectare is kept low and the four varieties (riesling, chardonnay, gewürztraminer and pinot noir) are all hand-picked. The heavy clay soils are not ideal for sauvignon blanc. Fossil Ridge vines are now nearly 20 years old, so the roots run deep into the subsoil, extracting minerals and water. The vineyard hasn’t needed to water for about 10 years. The outstanding feature of the wines is that most are aged. The riesling and gewürztraminer have had seven years in the bottle. This late release of wines is, unfortunately, so rare in wineries that in most cases we are drinking the wines far too young. The holding cost for keeping wines back is just too expensive for most wineries. I tasted all Fossil Ridge’s wines and was impressed with the lot. Riesling is described as the king of the white wines and in their case it is an absolute standout. The 2010 riesling is one 74
of the best Nelson rieslings I have tried in a very long time. Although it’s seven years old, it still retains a fresh lime acidity, yet has the fullness one expects for its age. The 2015 chardonnay is the youngster of the family and displays that youth, but it has qualities that make excellent drinking now and promise fantastic drinking in the nearfuture. The chardonnay has been barrel-fermented – only a small proportion of the juice was fermented in tanks. The resulting wine exhibits the creaminess of oak and malolactic fermentation, but also has a zesty freshness; a very clever and well-made wine that is excellent with food. The gewürztraminer 2010 is also a standout. It doesn’t have the big ‘slap-you-in-the-face’ Alsace-style spicy flavours. It is more subtle and elegant. Normally it’s a difficult wine to match with food, but this one would go with a whole range of dishes. You can’t make a mistake ordering any of their wines, and I suspect the same would go for the food in the café. PS: Book your café table if you want to be sure of a seat.
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Medals open doors BY MARK PREECE
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inning gold has given a Nelson brewer a welcome boost, opening up distribution doors and attracting new customers. Dale Holland says the recent success of Dale’s Brewing at the New World Beer and Cider Awards had a measurable impact on his business. “Like wine, if people want to give it a go they think, ‘It must be good – it’s won a medal’. They give it a go and that opens the door for us. Then we get the repeat sales.” The two gold medals pushed Dale’s into the New World distribution centre, ‘which broadened the market pretty quickly’, he says. “We’ve found it easier to keep the supermarkets after the awards, and having medal stickers on the bottles seems to have an effect.” That’s not all Dale has done to make his beer shine on the shelves. Noticing a changing beer market, Dale’s Brewing rebranded 12 months ago, from a made-inthe-backyard type rustic label on recycled paper, to the newer, cleaner look that now graces their bottles. The simplicity of the new labels has allowed them to stand out amongst a sea of colour and graphics. Like the medals, the labels attract customers’ eyes to Dale’s brews. Dale was a computer programmer when he won the top award at the Society of Beer Advocates (SOBA) National Homebrew Competition in 2010, for his pale ale. His prize was the opportunity to brew a commercial batch with Hallertau in Auckland, and then Nelson’s Sprig & Fern offered to brew three more of his batches. The success led Dale to trade in
his keyboard for kegs and in 2011 he went commercial, launching two beers in his first year and expanding the ranks ever since. Here is a selection of Dale’s brews: Belgian Pale Ale, ABV 5.4%. They say: ‘Brewed with European barley malts, Motueka hops and authentic Belgian ale yeast, there’s a mingling of biscuit and toffee notes from the malts, with a clove spiciness from the fermentation.’ American Amber, ABV 5.4%. They say: ‘This beer combines smooth caramel and toasty notes with suggestions of ripe stone fruit and aromatic pine resins. It finishes with a brisk and appetising bitterness.’ British Pale Ale, ABV 5.6%. They say: ‘Maris Otter, amber and crystal malts provide a luscious toffee-ish base, while a warm-fermenting London ale yeast rewards this beer with orange marmalade-like esters. All very British so far, but a trio of Nelson-grown hops, with their zingy tropical fruit and citrus top-notes, produces an unmistakeable Kiwi accent.’ Californian IPA, ABV 6.6%. They say: ‘An American West Coast interpretation of craft beer’s most popular style, the IPA. This brew has a clean fermenting yeast and firm caramelised malt base, complemented by American hops. Expect a typically robust, punchy, West Coast-style IPA with lashings of pine resin, zesty citrus and stone fruit – leading to an uncompromisingly bitter finish.’
Dale Holland
Doppelbock, ABV 7.5%. They say: ‘In accordance with the style’s Teutonic heritage, this is crafted with six German malts and enjoys an extended cool-fermentation with a classic German lager yeast. Full-bodied, sweetish and lusciously malty, this beer combines toffee, caramel and bready notes with an edge of citrusy tartness from the hops.’
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Goat Island
Far North, far out As
an Aussie, and one who works in tourism, I’ve watched in awe the success of the 100% Pure campaign that promotes New Zealand to the world. I’ve been blown away by the beauty and contrast of the mountains and lakes, all things adventure and those crazy geothermal mud pools. I’ve laughed at the brilliance of the Air New Zealand inflight safety videos – and wished that Qantas had done it first. Like most Australians, we not-sosecretly think New Zealand is really cool. With that in mind and with great excitement, my partner and I booked a week away to the North Island to explore by campervan the beaches and bays north of Auckland. Having experienced campervan life several times in Australia, I’m a big fan of travelling this way. We hired a campervan with Travellers Autobarn. While new to NZ, they have operated in Australia for years and are quite the hit with the backpacker market. Our campervan came with a small fridge (essential), a sink with running 76
water (handy), plenty of headroom (god-send), and a queen-sized sleeping arrangement (amen). What I love about these more compact campervans is that you can park in all standard parking spaces – and
when you are navigating with your other half driving, believe me, these things do matter. With a very loose plan of driving to Cape Reinga over the six nights, we headed north in search of November sunshine and salt air, and boy did we find it. Of course, the Bay of Islands, and in particular Russell, was on our to-do list, but I didn’t quite factor in the endless beaches and small towns that make up
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the inland route between Auckland and Whangarei. From snorkelling in the marine reserve at Goat Island to the spectacular coastal walk between Waipu and Langs Beach, the beaches and coves of this region should definitely be on your itinerary. While in the area, don’t forget to include Matakana. They have farmers’ markets every Saturday, the coffee on offer is great and Blend Frozen serves delicious soft-serve ice cream in many unique flavours. Onwards to Russell we went, and that’s where we stayed. As with a good hotel, when you find a great holiday park, one that encourages meeting fellow travellers and enjoys a central location, it’s easy to bunk down for a few days. We drank wine and shared stories with people from Argentina and the Netherlands, and became familiar with the toot-toot of campervans leaving as we waved to people we’d met along the way. It was a great base and a highlight of our campervan adventure. Russell has plenty to offer: great
Coastal walk (top); electric bike hire in Russell (below)
dining options, access to several Bay of Island cruises (the Cream Trip run by Fullers Great Sights is highly recommended), and electric bike hire for a fun way to check out the local beaches. History, great fishing and good walking trails are all wrapped up in a quaint colonial feel. We didn’t make it to Cape Reinga, nor did we freecamp along the way. We did learn that this part of New Zealand deserves much more time to explore than a whistlestop tour, and that sharing a confined space with your other half can have its moments – but hey, that was half the fun.
TIPS Pop into the iSite in Warkworth and pick up a free copy of The Junction. It has great touring ideas and covers the people and happenings from Puhoi to Waipu. Snorkel to Goat Island. While you are there, visit the Marine Discovery Centre and get hands-on with some of the local marine life. Book in at the Top 10 Holiday Park in Russell. Secure a ‘deluxe’ site for 5-star views across the bay. For a dining experience to remember, head to the Duke of Marlborough Hotel in Russell. Bookings are essential and it comes with a price tag, but worth every cent.
When a disability makes even everyday activities a struggle imagine what it must feel like out here . For people with disabilities, sailing provides a unique sense of freedom and movement – life’s daily frustrations are forgotten. Sailing pushes comfort zones and there are new risks to overcome. The sheer joy of sailing is immense for someone with a disability. Sailability Nelson is one of ten active clubs across New Zealand, all of whom are part of a worldwide movement. From the Nelson Yacht Club we sail two person Hansa yachts set up for any disability and any age. Each yacht has an experienced sailor helper and each sail is for around 30 minutes. Our sailing season commences in October and we will sail every second Sunday until mid-March. Please join us on a Sunday sail day and see what a difference we’re making. You are welcome to support us by becoming a volunteer, helper sailor, sponsor, or donor. To discuss how you would like to help please contact John MacDuff: 0274 245 112. macduff@tasman.net
Join us to help disabled Nelsonians experience the freedom and joy of sailing. sailabilitynelson.org.nz
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gatimoti couple Norman Carrington and Linda Sillery are a perfect advert for the philosophy that age is no barrier. Since retiring, Norman, 73, and Linda, 65, have regularly escaped the winter by undertaking adventurous cycling and tramping trips around the world. These include crossing the United States from coast to coast, cycling the American west coast from Vancouver to Mexico, cycling the Australian interior from Adelaide to Darwin, mountainbiking the Indonesian islands, cycling across Europe and spending eight weeks tramping the Pyrenees high trail. Last year the pair cycled the Trans-America Cycle Route, starting from Washington DC and pedalling to Oregon – 6750km in 73 days. They battled extreme heat, a constant headwind and lengthy climbs reaching a high point of 4200m in the Rocky Mountains. “We minimised the weight we carried but had to take cooking and camping gear, sleeping-bags, plus food 78
and water,” Norman says. They were overwhelmed by the friendliness of the Americans. “They couldn’t do enough for you. We were offered free accommodation in local fire stations and churches, which often had beds people had donated. They also let us camp for free in their parks.” On a previous four-month trip, the couple biked the 3000km cycle route beside the River Danube from Germany to the Black Sea. They then pedalled back across Europe to northern England to visit relatives. “We covered 10,000km. The campsites were few and far between in eastern Europe but otherwise we had no problems,” Norman says. Another winter the couple rode mountain-bikes through the eastern Indonesian islands, from Bali to the island of Lembata, near Timor, and back. They suffered from the heat and humidity, but that warmth also meant they didn’t need as much clothing or camping gear. “We just carried sleeping-
Norman and Linda at the high point of their Trans-America cycling trip at the 4200m Hoosier Pass in the Rocky Mountains
bag liners, plus it was cheap enough to eat out so we didn’t need to carry food.” Norm and Linda’s journeys are not confined to cycling. They tramped 900km along the high-Pyrenees route from the Atlantic coast to the Mediterranean along the Spanish and French border. The walk included 49,000m of ascent and descent, with a high point of 2509m. To save weight they walked in trainers even though there was snow on the high passes. Norman says although the marathon trips can be challenging, there are many benefits. “They keep us mobile, and you maintain an interest in life because as well as visiting different countries, it’s a great way to meet people and make new friends.” The couple plan to continue their travelling for as long as possible. “You might have the odd niggle or slow-down but you don’t think about age,” he says. “And if things do get bad in the future, we could look at other options like using electric bikes.”
B OAT I N G
Our classic boats were world-leaders BY STEVE THOMAS
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he sight of a lovingly restored classic boat triggers a strong emotional response in just about all of us. It may be the beautiful varnished timbers, the polished brasswork or the attractive lines. For me, it’s the sense of history and craftsmanship that went into building them. Many are still well afloat after more than 100 years of use. Over the past two decades I have witnessed a growing army of enthusiasts emerge from the watery corners of New Zealand to help preserve our maritime boating gems. Kiwi boat designers and builders were way ahead of the world game back in the late 1800s, so it is important to both preserve and celebrate our boating heritage.
Who were the maritime instigators way back then? You could argue that the Logan family played the pivotal role. Scottish shipwright Robert Logan learned his craft in the Clyde shipyards, notably Robert Steel & Co. They built a wide range of vessels, including pleasure and racing yachts, from the leading designers of the day. Robert’s brother James had emigrated in 1864 and soon after commissioned him to build a small steamboat ferry, the Eclipse. She was shipped out to New Zealand from Glasgow and plied the run from Auckland to Riverhead – a popular destination of the day at the head of the Waitemata Harbour.
By 1874 Robert and his family had settled in Devonport, with Robert securing a job with local shipbuilders the Nicol family. It’s important to mention here that Robert, at this stage of his career, had no experience in working with native timbers, yet within four years he had revolutionised the boatbuilding industry, setting up his own shipyard. Logan hulls were a new concept. Based on a technique used to produce lifeboats in Scotland, his designs did away with traditional methods of attaching external planks to frames and stringers. Robert’s technique involved laminating successive timber skins over a jig. Two or three skins of timber were bent over the jig to create a very light but strong structure. The completed hull was then turned over and the decks fitted. His methods rapidly inspired other boat-builders to follow suit. A new Kiwi industry was born. The most famous design from the Logan stable would have to be the 58ft (17.7m) cutter Waitangi, commissioned by a group of Wellington businessmen in 1894 at a cost of £500. The contract carried some interesting conditions. Robert was to sail the completed yacht from Auckland to Wellington. Pretty straightforward. Not so was the condition that Logan was to skipper the yacht to win the coveted NZ First Class Championship race before the deal went through. The win would not only secure the purchase but would allow Robert to keep the £100 prizemoney. Suffice to say he accepted the conditions, won the race and collected the purse. An awesome feat. The next 100 years of Waitangi’s life is another story we can explore further … one day. In the meantime, we can only marvel at a golden age of Kiwi yacht design gone by.
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MOTORING
BY GEOFF MOFFETT
An SUV with caffeinesse
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you want coffee, just ask. That’s the new gimmick Ford has dreamed up as part of the attractions of its new medium-sized SUV, the Escape. Yes, voice recognition has been taken to a new conversational level in the new Ford, which is just hitting showrooms. Sure, you can order radio or navigation by pressing the voice-activation symbol on the steering wheel, but the clever little voice computer will also understand “I want coffee”. It will find you a nearby café or two to choose from and guide you there. The Escape packs far more improvement than just this, of course. It’s the all-new replacement for the Kuga (a name that didn’t find favour with many female potential buyers). This is a step ahead in almost all respects for the latest Ford offering, which ranges from a 1.5-litre front-wheel-drive petrol to a 2-litre diesel with all the fruit. And they’re all great to drive. 80
Even the entry-level Ambiente at $37,990 is well-equipped. You get an 8-inch touch screen with pinch-and-swipe capability, an intuitive SYNC3 system with voice control, Apple CarPlay and Android capability, navigation, AM/FM/ DAB+ radio, six-speaker audio with USB input, Bluetooth streaming, cruise control with speed limiting function, push-button start, paddle shifters, reverse camera with rear sensors and daytime running lights. Go for the top spec all-wheeldrive Titanium with 2-litre petrol or diesel engine and you’ll get just about everything you’d expect at the luxury end of this SUV market. There’s the ‘foot wave’ function to open the tailgate, heated front leather seats, panoramic glass roof, LED daytime running lights with dynamic bending headlights, collision avoidance system, adaptive cruise control, semiautomatic parking and smart keyless entry. The 2-litre diesel TDCi is impressive with the sheer power of its 400Nm torque
but even in the 1500cc petrol you’ll be happy enough with the performance. Fords have long had a reputation for their excellent handling and the Escape is no exception. For a good-sized SUV capable of transporting five people in comfort, this new machine is a treat to drive: direct, responsive steering, little body roll and a high level of quietness and comfort. The seats are some of the best in the business – very cushy and cosseting yet with grip so you don’t slide around in the corners. The Ford is full of other features that you’ll feel instantly at home with. The reversing camera is top-rate too, with a very clear screen and guides that help you easily place the car down a long driveway. The back seats fold down neatly to give good load room. The cabin space is impressive, with lots of head and leg room for passengers front and back. Ford has also improved economy levels in the 2-litre petrol partly due to the automatic start-stop system, while the 1.5-litre engine is very economical in any case. Here’s a practical, fun-to-drive SUV that even knows where to find a decent latte. For long trips or city commutes, don’t miss the Escape if you are comparing new SUVs.
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Pottery mainstay thrives under tutoring duo
BY JOHN COHEN-DU FOUR
Stephen Robertson and Sue Scobie. Photo Todd Starr
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wo local ceramics tutors are having a big impact in bringing new blood to Nelson’s Community Potters Club, which celebrated its 40-year anniversary last year. Stephen Robertson and Sue Scobie have been running classes for the association since 2014. In that time the incorporated society has enjoyed something of a boom, with oversubscribed classes and a membership that has doubled. “I think there’s been a general wave of enthusiasm for handmade creativity,” says Sue, “not just in Nelson or New Zealand, but globally.” Steve adds that Nelson Community
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Potters “is a fantastic facility – everything you need right in the heart of the city”. Such downplaying of their own impact on the club’s surging popularity is typical of both potters’ modest natures, but the success of their combined knowledge and relaxed teaching styles cannot be ignored. Stephen gained his Diploma in Ceramic Art at Otago Polytech nic. He followed this with three-and-ahalf years working in Royce McGlashen’s pottery at Brightwater, before a stint overseas experiencing potteries in varied locations such as Vienna, Scotland and Stoke-on-Trent. Back in New Zealand, Steve again joined Royce for another three years.
“That time was invaluable because art school couldn’t really teach me how to survive as a career potter,” he says. Steve took the plunge in 2003, and has supported himself through his pottery ever since. His focus is on domestic-ware, and his beautifully turned bowls, cups, plates and vases, with their distinctive, intensely coloured crazed patterning, are sold at Nelson’s Saturday market, from his city gallery/studio in Motueka St, and in art shops nationwide. His favourite challenge? “I suppose it’s the bowl shape,” Steve says. “It looks easy but it is quite tricky to master – finding that perfect blend of balance, stability and strength, with decoration that matches and enhances the form.” Sue, who moved to Nelson three years ago, also received her Diploma from Otago in 2009, “but I did mine part-time through distance learning while living in Wellington, where I worked as an environmental scientist.” The allure of ceramics eventually won out and Sue turned to full-time pot-making at the end of 2009. “Unlike Steve, I create hand-built pieces out of coiled and pinched clay. It’s very time-consuming, but I love the process.” Sue’s award-winning sculptural forms, sold throughout New Zealand, are distinguished by their unique use of variously coloured, subtly blended clays. “I’ve managed to successfully blend porcelain clay with other clays – something that, by rights, shouldn’t actually survive a kiln firing, and often doesn’t. But endless experimentation, that’s what ceramics is all about.” Both potters laugh at the idea of ever truly mastering pottery, but acknowledge that this is half the fun. “We encourage our students – from complete beginners right through to more experienced club members – to learn by trying their hands at anything; just having a go,” says Sue. “But when they eventually stick to one particular form or approach, and repeat it again and again, that’s when they really learn. That’s when they start to excel.” Steve adds: “And that’s when it gets its claws into you. You have an activity for life.” Nelson has two pottery groups that run various classes throughout the year. For community potters information email ncpotters@gmail.com, or for craft potters visit craftpotters.org.nz.
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2 RED Gallery, Hoi ho and Moa by Sheyne Tuffery, Limited Edition Woodblock print, redartgallery.com
2. Rosie Little, Takaka Hill View - Towards Nelson, acrylic on canvas, framed, 107cm x 81cm, Atkins Gallery, Nelson, 03 545 6010, atkinsgallery.nz, $4000 3. Russel Papworth, Freedom sculpture, Forest Fusion, Mapua wharf, 03 540 2961, $1,250, forestfusion.com 4. Roz Speirs, Paua Sunburst, Art@203, Nelson, 027 500 5528, $495 5. Custom made white gold and diamond ring, hand crafted by Benjamin Black Goldsmiths, Nelson, 03 546 9137, benjaminblack.co.nz 6. Jane Smith, Monty, watercolour, Chocolate Dog Studio, Mapua, chocolatedogstudio.nz, 03 540 2007 $240 7. Bill Burke, North of Punakaiki, West Coast, oil, 110cm x 90cm, Bill Burke Gallery, Nelson, 03 546 6793, billburke.co.nz
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MUSIC
Sweet sounds for cathedral BY PETE RAINEY
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one of my earlier columns for this magazine (February 2015) I reflected on Nelson Cathedral and what it means to Nelson city: ‘It plays a role in our city that is central, both geographically and as a place of worship, but also as a place for all to gather, contemplate, reflect, and to participate in events that are enhanced by the beauty and serenity of a large, open stone building. As many are saying in England, perhaps it is time for cities to step up and support these iconic buildings, and in doing so support the music-making that happens within them.’ So, with the upgrade of the Nelson School of Music well underway, the future of at least one of the city’s venues, and the music-making that happens in it, has been made clear. The physical resilience of the Cathedral, however, has been brought into the spotlight by Nelson MP Nick Smith, who in a recent speech called for public support for a ‘Save Our Cathedral’ trust to raise up to $8 million to strengthen the earthquake-prone building. The new Building and Construction Minister highlighted the Cathedral while talking about how to better manage New Zealand’s earthquake risks. He said that 84
in a major earthquake it could suffer the same fate as Christchurch’s Cathedral. Nick carried on to highlight the importance of the building to Nelson, and the need to secure its future. No doubt there will be many in the community who see this as being solely the responsibility of the Anglican Church, and in particular the Nelson Diocese. Nick Smith thinks differently. “This building has a wider civic role and the church generously opens it to visitors and all manner of community events.” And on this issue I agree with him. I have long maintained that Nelson’s reputation as a city that embraces fine music-making is one of our strongest assets, and is a real point of difference that must be cherished and promoted. The Cathedral provides a real alternative for concerts and civic gatherings, yet receives little or no financial support from the city. If it were to materialise, I wonder whether this support would extend to the city having a role in sustaining the activity of a cathedral? I doubt it. However, some good news – since that previous column the Cathedral has appointed a new Musical Director. James Thomas, originally from
Birmingham in the UK, arrives via Hong Kong, where he was musical director of Harrow International School. He and his partner fell in love with New Zealand on a holiday, and aim to give the choir at the Cathedral a bit of a shake-up and to take the choristers out of their comfort zone. I helped out by joining the choir and singing at some of the services over Christmas, and enjoyed James’s great musicianship. In a special treat for me, my son Charlie joined the choir as well and we both enjoyed the experience immensely, especially singing a cappella from the gallery on Christmas Eve. A cappella literally means ‘in the chapel’, which traditionally involved no accompaniment. This musical genre has had mixed fortunes over the years, but is growing in popularity. This has much to do with the rise of ‘uber’ a cappella groups such as the five-piece Pentatonix from America. I particularly enjoy their supercontrolled and arranged performances, made even more phenomenal by the addition of beatboxer Kevin Olusola. Their YouTube channel has more than 11 million subscribers and 1.8 billion views – now there’s a target for the Nelson Cathedral choir and its new musical director.
FILM
Moka Drama, mystery Directed by Frédéric Mermoud Starring Emmanuelle Devos, Nathalie Baye 89 minutes, Not Rated BY MICHAEL BORTNICK
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evenge is a dish best served cold.’ Out of every 100 car accidents, roughly 11 of them will be hit-and-run. Contributing to a traffic crash and then failing to stop and identify yourself is considered a crime in most countries. The search for the villain often turns up empty. Conservative politician Sarah Palin came up with the term ’Mama Grizzly’, meaning a mother who is extremely protective of her children. Imagine what Caribou Barbie would do if one of her brood was the victim of a hit-and-run? Well, imagine no more. A new French film, Moka, tells the tale of Diane, a grieving mother (Emmanuelle Devos) looking for retribution after her only son is killed in a road accident. The police are slow to locate the culprits and Diane’s increasingly estranged husband, though anguished, recommends letting the constabulary do their work. But a woman in mourning can be more dangerous and more persistent than a wounded animal. A strong maternal instinct has seemingly turned Diane into a cold, calculating character hellbent on revenge. With the assistance of a fatherly detective, she manages to narrow the suspects down to one couple in Evian. They are bleach-blonde Marlene (Nathalie Baye) and her buff fitness-instructor boyfriend Michel, who own a coffee-coloured classic 1972 Mercedes that just happens to be for sale. Thus the title, Moka. Once Diane thinks she has found the perpetrators, she takes up residence in the small town and with Hitchcockian skill, starts appearing in the couple’s lives. Marlene owns a beauty shop and Diane becomes a habitual client and chum. The two women make an appealing contrast. One is colourful and peppy while the other is morose and drab. The shrewd Marlene smells something peculiar, but decides to wait and see. On the other hand, Diane attends fitness classes and catches the lurid eye of Michel, who is a bit of a creep. Before long the unfaithful muscleman starts his groping exercises. But with the crime uncovered and the wrong-doers identified, what will be the penalty? Remember we are talking about a determined grizzly mama. After some calculated carnal knowledge with an amiable drug-dealing ne’er-do-well, our heroine is able to devise a method of execution. I won’t tell you how it all comes together, as that would be cruel and unusual punishment. Even though grief over the loss of a child has become something of a stock character motivation in Euro art-house cinema of late, this one is worth a look as both Devos and Baye are excellent in their roles. Michael Bortnick has left the theatre to apologise for calling Sarah Palin ‘the Half-Baked Alaskan’. Suddenly she looks like a genius.
8 - 22 March The Odyssey 1948. Jacques-Yves Cousteau, his wife and his two sons live in paradise looking out over the Mediterranean Sea. But Cousteau dreams of adventure. “Astonishing and sumptuous, this film of Jérôme Salle makes us discover unknown aspects of the personality of the man with the red cap.” PG Coarse language 150 Milligrams In the Brest hospital where she works, a lung specialist discovers a direct link between some patients’ suspicious deaths and Mediator, a medicine that has been prescribed for 30 years. “Suspense, tension, invention… an efficient thriller.” Rating: TBC Max & Leon Max and Léon are childhood friends. Lazy and with a love to party, they try to avoid World War Two conscription by all means. “A Grande Vadrouille 2.0 very well done, punctuated with gags that are hilariously absurd.” M Offensive language Monsieur Chocolat From circus to theatre, from anonymity to fame, this film follows the incredible destiny of Chocolat the clown. “Superbly performed.” M Violence & offensive language
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QUIZ
Crossword
Across 01. Connective tissue 05. Tired sigh 07. Brass instrument 08. Pennant mast 09. Parentless child 12. Peruses 15. Common analgesic 19. Together, in ... 21. Bent down 22. Gone away 23. Transmit 24. Banned sports drugs
Sudoku
Down 01. Cosmetic fluid 02. Flooded by waves 03. Pixie-like 04. Leaf beverage pourer 05. Barked shrilly 06. Sister’s daughters 10. Furtive glance 11. Half-open 12. Solar body 13. Atop 14. Charged atoms 15. Chinese calculating frame 16. Distributed 17. Linear units 18. Joins 19. Excessive 20. Snow shelter
Last month’s solutions CROSSWORD
SUDOKU
Every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: Each of the nine horizontal rows Each of the nine vertical columns Each of the nine 3x3 boxes
Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.
Wordfind V K R B D O U G H N U T P
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T L I E W Q T P Y R F M F
Y E N A M H A N D A R M R
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H X A G O U Q O Y E A R J
Find all the words listed hidden in the grid of letters. They can be found in straight lines up, down, forwards, backwards or diagonally. Theme: Bakery
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BIRTHDAY BREAD CINNAMON CREAM CUPCAKE CUSTARD DOUGHNUT ECLAIR FILLED FRENCH FRESH FROSTED FRUITCAKE ICED ORDER PASTRIES PIE RAISIN TEA BUN TWIST WHITE
Anagram WORDFIND ANAGRAM Sarah, Caroline, Madison, Nancy, Penelope Mystery word: ALICE
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U L D E E P S R C W Y B L
W M T P R H F Q L U Z Z I
R A B R E F W R O L B E G
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M J O L P O E H M G K T G
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Unscramble the letters of the phrases to make five words relating to the theme, each starting with the given letter. The letters in the shaded squares will spell out another word relating to the theme. This is the mystery keyword. PUSH OR SHOP RACES IN LIVERS AMUSING ME AIMS SPOUT
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Wooed by our wine BY EDDIE ALLNUTT
Apart from your passion for wine, why did you do this course? In my endeavour to create Meeting Winemakers, I felt I needed to understand the science of viticulture so I’m knowledgeable when talking to the winemakers. The more I talked with them, the more I became immersed in the industry.
How was it to study away from home, China? It forces you out of your comfort zone. It’s an invaluable experience but not easy because I had to conquer difficulties such as language and loneliness. I had to be both independent and patient.
How was the course? My study group was small so it was easy to communicate with classmates and tutors. Being in New Zealand’s largest wine region gave lots of opportunities to work in different vineyards and wineries and even to help at wine conferences.
What is your favourite wine? I don’t have a particular favourite and I like all varieties as they have unique characters and impress in one way or another. Saying that, I do savour the green capsicum notes of Marlborough sauvignon blanc and there’s some impressive Nelson syrah out there.
Shixiang ‘Adora’ Wu came to New Zealand to visit a friend after finishing her Journalism Masters in Hong Kong. Her friend happened to live in Marlborough, and Adora fell in love with wine. So much so that in 2013, she enrolled in the NMIT two-year Diploma in Viticulture and Winemaking. Now she’s written a book, Meeting Winemakers.
Can you tell me about your book? We see the maker’s label on the bottle but we don’t know the story behind it and that’s what my book explores, in 36 Marlborough wineries. We had a very successful launch in December and approximately 100 copies were sold.
What about wine in China? Reds are popular in China, as people believe that they have health benefits, are good for sleep and can also make you more beautiful. There was a report saying that China has about 10 percent of the world’s total vineyards. Area-wise we are 90
second to Spain and have more vineyards than France. In China, French wine is the most popular, then Australian, Chilean and Argentinian. It’s a growing market but New Zealand wines make up a small percentage and are not well-recognised. When I do tastings back home, many are surprised that it’s even produced here. I believe correct marketing is key and that doesn’t mean flying visits by reps. Remember that in China, the use of Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are forbidden but we have our own social media such as WeChat.
What’s the future for you? New Zealand wine has huge potential. People think of this country as clean and green with quality products, and I would like to bridge the gap between Kiwi wines and Chinese consumers. I’m producing my own Marlborough wine this year and plan to take it back home. Being a winemaker was beyond my wildest dreams but if you are passionate and you work hard towards your goal, you’ll find you can achieve something that you never imagined before.
What’s on at NMIT Learn something new Introduction to Welding Skills Starts 7 March A 10 week course that is a basic introduction to electric arc, MIG and TIG welding run by our engineering tutors.
Plant Identification Conservation Short Course 7-8 March Learn how to identify plants using a key and the process of plant identification - what parts of the plant to look at. This course is coordinated by our conservation staff.
Rata Room open from 22 March Operated by our cookery and hospitality students, lunch light meals and excellent coffee available. Dinner from 6pm. Wednesdays and Thursdays only.
Bar Managers Short Course 24 March If you would like to develop the knowledge and skills to apply for a bar manager’s certificate, this one day course is for you, run by our hospitality tutors.
Screen Printing Starts 29 March A fun short course running for 6 weeks on Wednesdays 6.30 - 9pm. Learn the skills of screen printing to develop your own business or lead on to further study.
Beauty Zone The Nelson on campus training salon offers Swedish massage, hot stone massage, manicures and pedicures, eyelash tinting and more. Support students, treat yourself and save money.
Head Zone NMIT’s student salons on both our Nelson and Marlborough campuses offer a range of services. Support students and save money.
Aviation Engineering Field Trip 7 April Primarily for year 12 and 13 students, the field trip is an opportunity to find out more about career prospects and study options in aviation engineering.
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