Avenues - April 2019

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HEALTH AND HAUORA A KETE OF OPPORTUNITY | LUXURY PARKSIDE LIVING | SAVE ME A SEAT ISSUE 170 | APRIL / PAENGA-WHĀWHĀ 2019

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Ko tātou tēnei

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red Rogers was an American children’s television show host from the ’60s and ’70s. He often told this story from when he was a young child after experiencing traumatic events unfold on television.

“My mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, especially in times of disaster, I remember my mother’s words, and I am always comforted by realising that there are still so many helpers — so many caring people in this world.”

We worked on this Health and Hauora issue in the weeks leading up to the horrific events that unfolded on the 15th of March. As I sit here and write this, I genuinely hope that you are looking after yourselves and those around you.

Ōtautahi will forever be irrevocably altered. The weeks and months ahead will be testing, for some more than others, but maintaining your own wellness and balance in life is the key to making sure we are able to weather this storm together. We’ve done it before, Christchurch.

We’ll do it again.

The entire team here at Avenues love this city. We really do. It is why we are involved in such a magazine. We love Ōtautahi for its diversity, for its resilience, and its people. It’s not the buildings, it’s not the events, or anything else. It’s our people. Ko tātou tēnei.

We stand with our Muslim community, today and always.

We grieve with you.

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CONTENTS

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In detail

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CHIT CHAT

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CULTURE CLUB

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COUTURE

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YEAH NAH

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CAPTURING LIFE LIKE NEVER BEFORE

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IN GOOD COMPANY

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HEALTH AND HAUROA

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PALATE

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LUXURY PARKSIDE LIVING

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EVERGREEN

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SAVE ME A SEAT

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HUMANS OF ÅŒTAUTAHI

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A KETE OF OPPORTUNITY

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CHIT CHAT

IT’S VITAL Celebrate your health daily, with personalised vitamin packs delivered to your door. Vitally provides premium quality supplements that you can custom build yourself. A cute website with an easy questionnaire means you are on your way to optimal health at the click of a mouse. vitally.co.nz

UNICORN SOUNDS

BLUE COLLAR We love a man in colour – why not treat the boys in your life to a little bit of razzle-dazzle in the shirt department? Amsterdam brand R2 have stocked up Sergios with a range of vibrant and unique shirts with none of the cheese factor. Designs that look great with jeans or to spice up the ol’ work blazer.

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom is the super-portable Bluetooth speaker with surprisingly big sound. The limitededition Unicorn Wonderboom has a pastel watercolour design, making it a chic go-to accessory for conjuring the magic out of music. You can enjoy 360-degree sound that is bright, beautiful and with balanced bass. These little pocket rockets are also completely waterproof and they float! If it gets dirty, just rinse it off. This modern day boombox gives you ten hours of nonstop musical ecstasy. You can even pair up multiple devices to really make your music omnipresent. ultimateears.com

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FLOAT YOUR BOAT Float pods are a holistic tool that works on different facets of the mind and body simultaneously.

Flotation offers the ability to produce a reliably strong ‘Relaxation Response’ – our bodies counter to the well-known ‘fight or flight’ stress response. This intense relaxation is often a novel sensation in the modern world and contributes to a diverse range of positive health effects. Founder Laura Bateman started Cloud9 Float Club after finding it worked for her post chemotherapy and is a good ‘tool to help fight battles’. cloud9floatclub.co.nz

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ANNA AND PANNA Anna from Panna Soaps is a Hungarian born, Christchurch-based soap maker with a mission; to create only healthy products that are not harmful to the environment and are sourced locally to support the Kiwi market. These natural vegan soaps are handcrafted in small batches and made with a cold process method. pannasoaps.co.nz

BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN In an effort to simplify the lives of blondes and say bye to brassy tones and fading colours, Glow Lab has introduced a Purple Shampoo and Conditioner into its range of salon quality natural haircare.

Proudly made in New Zealand, Glow Lab’s new silicone and sulphate-free Purple Shampoo and Conditioner corrects unwanted yellow or brassy undertones to enhance the vibrancy and colour longevity of blonde, lightened or highlighted hair. It also naturally protects and improves the condition of blonde and coloured hair and the resistant texture is not absorbed into the skin. Goodbye purple hands! glowlab.co.nz

LITTLE GEMS Cholmondeley is hosting their second annual fundraising evening – ‘Denim, Diamonds and Dancing’. Dig out your denim, and put on some sparkle for the Little Gems Project on Saturday 4th of May. Support a great cause and join MC Jason Gunn for live entertainment, delicious canapes, and a live auction. littlegems.org.nz

LUMIÈRE: MAGIC OF CINEMA The golden days of cinema are set to return to Ōtautahi with the opening of a new boutique cinema at the Arts Centre te Matatiki Toi Ora. Situated in the Arts Centre’s West Lecture building next to the Great Hall, Lumière will have two theatres, state-of-the-art technology, vintage ambience, luxurious seating and a focus on service. The complex will also feature an intimate retreat bar, The Bijou Bar, featuring locally-sourced refreshments and overlooking the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Rolleston Avenue. It is expected to open around Easter 2019. artscentre.org.nz

CULTURE CLUB

THE MOUSETRAP

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The West End’s legendary murder mystery drama The Mousetrap is the longest-running show, of any kind, in the world. Written by the ‘Queen of Crime’, Dame Agatha Christie, The Mousetrap has kept audiences guessing for six decades. With an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner, the tension is razor sharp: everyone is a suspect; everyone a potential victim.

One by one the characters reveal their pasts, and a complex web of deceit and suspicion emerges. But who will be next, and who is the killer?

24 April, Isaac Theatre Royal themousetrap.co.nz

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TALES FROM THE PACK

PUZZLED PINT

Not just your average knitting circle! Join in as the group listen and discuss fascinating podcasts on a range of current issues and knit woollen items for the Christchurch Neo-natal Unit. Led by experienced and passionate knitter Kazuko, they provide patterns, wool, and teaching for those that need it. Come armed with a gold coin donation towards wool.

Dogs are now banned from Antarctica, but for early explorers a team of huskies was essential.

The dogs didn’t just pull sledges – they also provided companionship for those conquering the icy continent. Canterbury Museum’s exhibition Dogs in Antarctica: Tales from the Pack tells the stories of the canine characters who helped Antarctic heroes like Ernest Shackleton and Roald Amundsen on their epic journeys.

A free event for those who like escape rooms, wordplay puzzles, logic puzzles, and/or beer. The first puzzle? Finding the pub. The weekend before the event, you’ll find a location puzzle on the website.

The solution will lead you to a local bar in central Christchurch. An international event with games throughout New Zealand and the world.

1 April, Canterbury Workers’ Education Association, cwea.arlo.co

Until 28 April, Canterbury Museum canterburymuseum.com

9 April, Somewhere in Christchurch… puzzledpint.com

CULTURE CLUB

NORAH JONES It’s the long-awaited return to New Zealand of one of the USA’s most critically acclaimed singer/songwriters – nine-time Grammy winner Norah Jones. One of the music world’s most consistently intriguing artists, Jones’ sees her latest album, Day Breaks, as a kind of kindred spirit to her smash hit debut, as the singer returns to her unmistakably unique sound. The ‘Come Away With Me’ singer will perform five shows in New Zealand. These will be the beguiling pianist and vocalist’s first performances on our shores in 14 years.

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29 April, Christchurch Town Hall frontiertouring.com/norahjones

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CATS

ROAD THAT WASN’T THERE

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One of the world’s best-loved musicals, Cats, will embark on its most extensive tour of New Zealand ever in 2019. Cats is the fourth-longest-running show in Broadway history, translated into more than 20 languages, and considered among the all-time favourites of musical theatre fans. See the Kiwi cast do it justice in our very own Town Hall.

A young woman strays from the beaten track and finds herself in a paper world, in an award-winning production drawn from the twitchy edges of children’s literature – a dark fable reminiscent of Neil Gaiman, and Pan’s Labyrinth. Combining puppetry, shadow play, and live music, The Road That Wasn’t There is a captivating cross-over work for adults and older children (8+).

Scottish comedian Danny Bhoy returns to Christchurch with a brand new show in 2019. Don’t miss this chance to see this internationally-renowned and criticallyacclaimed comic, who sells out tours all over the world with his unique brand of observational storytelling, often involving his own personal experiences as an international comedian.

13 April, Christchurch Town Hall premier.ticketek.co.nz

17–20 April, Papa Hou, YMCA trickofthelight.co.nz

28 April, Christchurch Town Hall dannybhoy.com

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IN DETAIL

Capturing life like never before

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r Sarah Wakeman talks about the world of fertility technologies and how time lapse imaging is giving more women and couples more information about the first five days of embryo development.

“We felt it was really important to invest in bringing this proven fertility technology to Christchurch to help our patients achieve their dream of having a baby – as soon as they possibly can. Time Lapse Morphometry Imaging (TiMI) captures video footage from fertilisation to the fifth day of embryo development. TiMI minimises handling of eggs and embryos, by leaving them undisturbed in the incubator from fertilisation check on day one and embryo transfer or embryo cryopreservation (freezing) on day five or six.

“At the time of transfer (day three or five), we can better select the embryo that has the most potential to result in a viable pregnancy.

“This means that by using TiMI during embryo selection we can reduce the time to pregnancy by giving a better choice of which embryo to transfer first.”

This technology keeps the embryo in an undisturbed environment and provides continuous surveillance. Fewer disturbances to the embryos have shown to improve embryo development and ultimately success. Time Lapse also provides a take-home video of babies’ first five days of development, something for the family to treasure for years to come. fertilityassociates.co.nz

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here are few things as satisfying as eating a big, delicious meal. As humans, we get so much pleasure and joy out of eating, but so easily we can eat more than is necessary. Finding a good balance between eating your favourite snacks, dieting, and exercising can be incredibly difficult. Hence why so many people struggle with diets, it’s easy to start one, but we always find ourselves crawling back to our comfort foods.

Don’t worry, that is absolutely normal. That is the first lesson you will be taught at The Girouard Centre, a state-of-the-art weight management and treatment centre in Kaiapoi. Founders Michael and Jonie Girouard, acknowledge that loving a meal is simply just part of being human. The experienced duo has been in the weight management sector for some time, with both of their names attached to numerous weight loss clinics across the United States. Clients at the Girouard Centre are guaranteed to be in safe hands, as Dr. Michael, a professional bariatrician, and Dr. Jonie, a registered GP explain the science behind weight-loss, and even some of the tricks our brains can play on us when we are hungry.

“For me, it’s personal,” having struggled with his own weight in the past, Dr. Michael put his professional skills to use and recognised the support needed for those trying to beat the belly fat. At the Girouard Centre, they recognize the uniqueness of the human body and how a diet may work for one person, but not another. The team at the Girouard Centre sit down with you to work out an optimal treatment plan that is unique to you.

Say goodbye to the gossip-magazine diet! By providing state-of-the-art technology and facts-based science, Michael and Jonie cut through the noise of the thousands of trendy and fad diets to formulate an effective diet that works for you.

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The giant silver gnome in his new home overlooking Hagley park.

ASB Christchurch Marathon Celebrating it’s 39th year; get your jog on in June!

Viral documentaries The talk of the office… the dinner table… after work drinks…

The Colombo An inner-city mall that just keeps getting better and better.

Resene Sunbaked A hue to help you hold on to any remaining warmth you can.

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Dorset Street Closing their doors to focus on their Akaroa winery. We’ll miss you!

Vanishing monarchs Rats are responsible for the decimation of this season’s butterflies.

Creepy internet adverts One curious click and suddenly the item is everywhere you look.

Bluetooth speakers Sure, it is great technology, but blasting it at 3am as you ride your BMX? No thanks.

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FEATURE

Health and hauora Our city has faced unprecedented and painful events, time and time again. As a community, and as human beings we have faced incredible and unmeasurable loss. In times of uncertainty we struggle to believe we are in charge of our own lives, and while we’re all on this mass of spinning rock together, there are a few things we can do to make sure we’re kind to ourselves and those around us.

We need to make sure we’re as balanced and as healthy as we can be because when you look after your physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing, or more succinctly put – hauora, you’re well on the way to being the best ‘you’ that you can possibly be.

Avenues talks to three people who have made health and wellbeing central to their own businesses, and are here to help you on your path to hauora.

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COURAGE TO CHEER WORDS Kim Newth PHOTOS Sarah Rowlands

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coach when All Star Cheerleaders founder Kimberley Ramsay began recruiting in Christchurch around that time.

“We’ve literally been around the world together since then… We’re always learning and do a lot of training and professional development work. That’s so important if you want to be a high performer. Planning and preparation is critical to success.”

Claire’s grandfather was a partner in national law firm Lane Neave and her childhood dream had been to follow his footsteps into a legal career. In fact, she did complete her law degree and practiced for six years before the pull towards coaching won out.

“Nothing beats the thrill and joy and positivity of helping girls to grow into world class athletes. I love being a part of their lives and helping them to achieve their potential. There’s a position for everybody in cheerleading – it’s very inclusive…Our whole ethos is to create happy, healthy and empowered young people.”

Christchurch’s prominence in the cheerleading scene is such that it now has its own New Zealand development squad, with three teams poised to compete at the 2019 Global Dance and Cheer Championship in Hawaii this May. It follows championship success, both in New Zealand and Australia and further afield.

“We took a stunt group to China in 2017; that was the first time that Christchurch kids had been selected to wear Team New Zealand uniforms in an overseas competition; they won that competition.”

May’s global championship will be Claire’s third in Hawaii and she’s also been to two world championships in Florida.

“Cheerleading has taken me to more places than I could have ever imagined!”

earning to not be afraid is as important as learning physical skills at Christchurch’s cheerleading school, All Star Pride.

Head coach Claire Stackhouse, who is also secretary of the New Zealand Cheerleading Association, shares this insight as she flicks the lights on at the squad’s gym headquarters on St Asaph Street ahead of a long afternoon of Sunday training. As she explains, competitive cheerleading today is an advanced sport that can only be mastered through practice, commitment and a team culture that fosters trust and confidence.

“If you‘re having to hold another girl in the air or toss her in the air, then you have to be focussed and you have to do whatever it takes to keep your team member safe – and if you are that girl in the air, you have to learn how to trust in others and be brave.”

The walls of the gym are filled with various motivational messages, such as: ‘Today is another chance to make yourself proud’.

Claire observes that competitive cheerleading is on an upward trajectory. More than 200 young people – or 12 teams in total – train at the gym, from pre-schoolers through to teenagers. Skill levels are rising exponentially, almost as fast as old stereotypes about cheerleading being “dancing at the rugby” are fading.

This is Claire’s eleventh year as a cheerleading coach. She first discovered the sport, via YouTube videos from the US, while still a university student studying law.

“I remember watching these 32 girls on the floor doing a fully choreographed routine with tumbling, dancing, and jumps. Having come from a dance and gymnastics background [including as a national Irish dancing champion], I thought it looked pretty cool!”

Competitive cheerleading was in its infancy in New Zealand back then, but Claire leapt at the opportunity to train as

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anni France has lived a life and a half already.

In the few short months since launching her online store The Mustard Jumper, her brand has grown from vintage homewares and clothing to a platform of transparency and positive impact.

“Instagram is known for being associated with high levels of anxiety, depression, and bullying. Rather than just ignore this, I want to use this platform to share stories that will inspire, challenge and support people.

I guess I just want to be the light in what is sometimes a dark place.”

After a particularly dark time in her life, Danni made the decision to leave a marriage and face a somewhat uncertain next step. Sharing her struggles and being honest through The Mustard Jumper brand has proven beneficial.

“My story of emotional abuse is one that is not normally talked about, but one that so many people can identify with. I won’t lie – it can be quite emotionally draining sharing what is so personal to me, however, I know that it’s important. Raising awareness can potentially save someone else from having to go through the pain I went through. It’s also been really healing for me too though, as I am now a part of a community of people who understand me, support me and share my passion for raising awareness.

“Knowing where I fit, and who I connect with has always been hard for me. I’m the outgoing, extroverted girl, always surrounded by people but I’ve struggled a lot with loneliness. I think something I’ve

learnt through the past couple of years is that I don’t actually need heaps of people, I just need a few. My family, my boyfriend Alex and my best friend Hanna are my support network.

“I’m still a part of a large community of young adults, as we all live together in the same suburb, but I’m learning that it’s okay to be a part of a large group and not feel like I have to be ‘known’ by everyone. As long as I have a few people I can be honest with – people who will listen and not judge, then I am okay.”

When prompted if there was anything Danni would do differently in retrospect, she pauses thoughtfully.

“When life brings hurt and struggles you have the opportunity to let it grow your character. I think that’s maybe why I have a little bit more wisdom. I would say to ‘old Danni’ to be honest. Don’t hide things, especially from those who love you and want the best for you. I hid a lot. I was embarrassed that my marriage was failing.

I was incredibly confused, lonely and broken and it just seemed too ‘big’ to truly let anyone in. I just wish I had been more honest sooner. Honesty is something I value really highly now and I think that’s why I am more confident in the relationships I have, especially with Alex.”

Danni is here to inspire the everyday person – there are other options when it comes to being consumers of fashion and beauty, and there is always a second chance. themustardjumper.co.nz

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here is a way of getting all the goodness out of vegetables and fruit without having to actually eat them, and a Christchurch couple has the answer.

Newlyweds Katie and Will Ross are behind the increasingly popular Greenroots Juicery.

All of Greenroots Juicery’s juices are cold-pressed using ancient age-old techniques to create raw revitalizing juices.

The cold-pressing process extracts the living enzymes, vitamins, and minerals from fruit, vegetables, and nuts.

With a focus on wellness, the business came to life out of Katie’s own struggles with her health.

Katie, a nutritionist had been searching for a way to put her skills into practice, and when she was given a cold-juicer as a birthday gift to help with her recent diagnosis with Coeliac disease, she found a massive improvement in her own health after drinking cold-pressed juices. She wanted to share this with the people of Christchurch.

Starting at the Opawa and Riccarton Bush markets in 2014, Katie and accountant husband Will would get up at three in the morning to make the juices – of which all would sell out within an hour. As the popularity of their creations increased, the pair were being approached by businesses that wanted to stock their juices. Seeing the potential, the couple decided to go big and set up a factory.

“We put all our life savings into a juicer from the States. We had a calling to do this mission,” Katie says.

Katie wants everybody to be able to experience wellness and believes cold-pressed juices can help start that journey. When asked what wellness meant to her, Katie believes it is more than just physical.

“Wellness to me means living a life that you feel good about – feeling vibrant and energised. It’s about being in harmony with life, no sense of friction and being happy and comfortable in your own body.”

One of the Juicery’s signature products is the juice cleanse packs. With the aim of ‘resetting’ the body, the juice cleanses can be for a day or over a week.

“There are seven bottles a day, with a mix of elixirs to aid wellbeing, to help the digestive system and increase mental clarity,” Katie says.

About one kilogram of organic produce goes into each bottle, so you are definitely left full and the mix of minerals and vitamins in the juices add far more to the body than a traditional meal would.

Katie and Will are one of the key tenants in the new health and wellbeing boutique The Welder, situated between Supreme Supreme and Atlas Quarter on Welles St. They will be joining hospitality, retail, and lifestyle businesses which all have a focus on wellness.

Their juice café at The Welder will become Greenroots Juicery’s flagship store and is expected to open in October this year. greenrootsjuicery.co.nz

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agley Mews is fast being established as a leading inner-city community, by combining the best of luxury contemporary living with a location unlike any other in our city, overlooking Christchurch’s own Hagley Park. With a focus on quality architecture reminiscent of English Regency, the 26 townhouse community development fits in harmoniously with its surroundings and sets a new standard in living for Christchurch.

Situated on Ayr Street and Deans Ave, the former site of John Britten’s Heatherlea apartments is well on the way to completion as Hagley Mews. Each residence has a private garden area and access to a private internal courtyard. A mixed typology of one, two, and three storey buildings, varied in design and size, reflects the emerging desire for a more efficient and sustainable medium density urban lifestyle.

Grigori Koulanov, the director of Hagley Mews developer Profico, moved to Christchurch in the mid-1990s with his parents. He mentions that his family almost settled here by chance – giving it a year to see if it was a city for them. After setting up residence in the suburb of Sumner,

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Christchurch quickly became their new home. He now has four children of his own, the youngest a year old.

After the earthquakes in 2011, Grigori felt a push to build.

“I had a desire to create something I can be proud of, both architecturally and aesthetically. I care about how people live, and how they feel about their house after they’ve purchased it.”

The Ayr Street site had resource consent to rebuild the former ten storey block, but after evaluating townhouses in the market, Grigori made the decision to keep the build to three or fewer storeys, with individual courtyards for each residence.

The spatial arrangement and orientation of each townhouse was carefully designed to maximise views and sunlight, whilst ensuring that privacy is not compromised.

It’s all sensitively designed to integrate with the local neighbourhood, meaning the surrounding houses aren’t blocked out of the sun or a view.

The decision to keep the main living areas of the three storey residences on the second floor meant the townhouses have

a clear view of Hagley Park. This allows for a large fourth bedroom and double garage on the ground floor. In the traditional sense of a townhouse, Profico is not cutting any corners and they’re providing ample space and storage.

It was ‘a bit of a process’ getting to the completed concept plans, purely because Grigori has maintained a high level of involvement throughout the entire build.

“I’m really pleased with where we got to with the plans. Lots of heads came together to make it right and in terms of concentrating on quality and what we could offer the people of Christchurch. Coming from Russia and also

spending considerable time in Europe, I do feel that houses need to be warmer here, and a bit more people orientated. As a residential development, we’ve really made sure we’ve included personally designed houses with high specs. We have gone the extra mile to offer nice homes.”

European tilt and turn windows offer triple glazing – they are quiet, warm and fit the style of the build. When testing these in the current climate, closing the windows completely muted any construction noise outside. Extensive heat recovery ventilation takes it one step further, with the units in each home extracting fresh air from outside,

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ensuring a healthier, drier home all year round. All internal walls are insulated to the highest spec, and the ceiling features double the recommended insulation. These homes will not only be warm, but efficient.

Grigori is passionate when showcasing the features included in Hagley Mews. The doors are European, with Italian door handles and invisible hinges. Italian tiles with underfloor heating, right into the shower space. The bathrooms are designed by award-winning bathroom designer Vicki Andrews and produced locally; every detail is thought of, planned, and articulated to the highest possible standard.

German brand Ghroe provided sleek, classic fixtures in the bathrooms. Swiss brand Laufen was used to source all of the toilets and basins.

A point of difference for the Hagley Mews community is their own personal health annex on site. This includes a swimming spa pool, a gym, a separate hot spa, and sauna.

An exclusive addition that adds so much, only a few steps from their own front doors.

The team working behind the scenes on Hagley Mews is a ‘who’s who’ of notable work.

George Saumarez-Smith is a leading classical architect from UK firm Adam Architecture, and Nigel Gilkison; a highly

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is ahead of schedule, thanks to Strongline Projects – the main contractors, and the lead project managers for the homes. The completion of Hagley Mews is scheduled for November of this year.

“For me, at the end of the day, building Hagley Mews and other projects is about leaving a quality footprint. I consider this my legacy,” Grigori says.

experienced urban designer with an extensive background in architecture. Fiona Renton of Sandalwood Design spearheaded the décor design, providing luxe finishings in each residence.

A collaboration of the best in European design, with locally sourced trade and talent, mean this is a build that Profico can be extremely proud of. With eleven residences already sold, this is luxury parkside living that Christchurch is responding to. Stage two

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LUXURY PARKSIDE LIVING MEETS A RARE QUALITY OF ARCHITECTURE

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Hagley Mews combines tradition with the best of contemporary living. The houses have been designed to reflect the elegant simplicity of English Regency architecture, known for its timelesss appeal. The architecture bestows a simple yet articulate classical design, with a restrained palette of high quality materials, finishes and traditional architectural details, which reflect and maintain the prevailing character of the Garden City’s architectural heritage.

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Save me a seat WORDS Joshua Brosnahan PHOTOS Rami Elsayed

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says his time spent at the old Ngaio Marsh was important to his career: “...formative years on the stage of the Ngaio Marsh Theatre cemented my passion for acting and helped to forge my career path and I’m grateful to have had those experiences…

I’m delighted students and the community will once again have a space to perform and nurture future careers.”

UCSA President Sam Brosnahan has enjoyed watching the construction. “We’re really excited to see the new Ngaio Marsh Theatre take shape as the building progresses. Now more than ever we need support to get the last of the development over the line, so that this amazing facility can be enjoyed by students and the wider community for generations to come.”

Haere-roa will also be made available to organisations and companies, with some bookings already in the diary. Local electronics developer and manufacturer, Tait Communications, will be the first major corporate to use the facility when they celebrate 50 years in business in July. With the Ngaio Marsh Theatre and Performance Space and its retractable seating, coupled with a variety of other spaces, the building will be ideal for conferences, meetings, functions, and much more. These spaces are fitted out with state-of-the-art equipment, hospitality and catering facilities.

Haere-roa will open in July and booking enquiries can be made to functions@ucsa.org.nz.

aere-roa, the new and keenly anticipated University of Canterbury Students’ Association building, opens this July.

The old UCSA building, sited alongside the Avon River, had to be torn down as a result of the earthquakes and its absence left a big hole in the city’s cultural landscape.

The new building has spaces for hospitality and events, student support and clubs, and meeting rooms. Like its famous predecessor, Haere-roa will be enjoyed by UC students and be available to the wider community.

A key space is the new Ngaio Marsh Theatre and Performance Space, a flexible facility able to host a crowd of 1000 standing or up to 320 seated. As well as student performances and gigs, it will be used by UCSA’s 150 affiliated clubs and societies.

The theatre created memorable experiences for generations of UC students, and the Association is looking forward to the new facility becoming just as important in the memories of UC students and Christchurch people.

The UCSA has been fundraising for the past couple of years to make up a $5 million shortfall to complete Haere-roa. More than 440 donors have contributed $2.8 million to this effort, including leading Canterbury companies. The association is now offering the community the opportunity to “save” a seat in the new 320-seat Ngaio Marsh Theatre, by purchasing a seat for $500.

One famous supporter is Sam Neill (DCNZM OBE), recipient of a New Zealand Film Award, a Logie, three Golden Globe and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Sam

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IN GOOD COMPANY

A central city pampering WORDS Joshua Brosnahan

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down the phone and recharge is essential,” Kirsten says.

Mānuka honey, geothermal mud, and Horopito are just some of the ingredients Moss Spa will be using. New Zealand brands will feature heavily. The makeup used on site is from Lauren and Louise Cosmetica, a mineral makeup with true pigments from a salon only brand founded by women.

Skincare products are provided by Juvenate which are vegan, cruelty-free, sustainably and ethically produced, and Kiwi made.

Australian brand Waterlily is on board also, with rich botanicals and essential oils in delicious treatments such as the Triple Berry facial, Lime Caviar facials, and a Pink Champagne and Strawberries body treatment.

Kirsten also highlights the Bamboo Fusion Massage as a must try. It’s a relaxation technique that combines various lengths and widths of bamboo stalks to perform deep-tissue massage.

With a cosmetic specialist on site, a masseuse and more – Moss Spa is your destination in the centre of our city for much-needed luxury and self-care.

Kirsten and the team will be opening their doors officially in June but keep an eye out as they may open earlier for those in-the-know.

udima Hotels is finally opening its doors in the city. This brand new five-star boutique hotel is located on Victoria Street amidst an array of cafés, restaurants, and bars, and is only a martini olive pip’s throw from beautiful Hagley Park and Christchurch’s CBD. Not only is the hotel a great development for Christchurch’s central city, but it also brings with it additional businesses that are setting up in the upscale site.

An exciting addition is Moss Spa, the first purpose-built spa to open since the earthquakes. Spa Manager Kirsten Yellowlees and her team are ready to introduce Christchurch to a whole new level of pampering, luxury, and relaxation.

Moss Spa will offer four treatment rooms, with one room being a twin, available with a bath. Kirsten says this is to “really elevate the offer of a pampering service, where you can soak for a precious moment, with essential oils and candles to start off your treatment.”

“Self-care is much more accepted these days. It’s okay to look after yourself and put yourself first. It’s so beneficial to the mind and the body to just take time out, especially with busy lives. Even if it’s once a month or even once a season, taking an hour out of your day to unplug, put

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A kete of opportunity WORDS & PHOTOS Joshua Brosnahan

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“When you’re in crisis, being referred to agency after agency is exhausting, time consuming, and frustrating. It can feel like a full-time job,” McCloy says.

On average 300 people each year have used the Navigator service. Hundreds of others come in throughout the week to gather information or to see the partner agencies on site.

The Loft is situated next to an integrated primary health centre, allowing the centres to meet physical and mental health, social wellbeing, and community service needs.

In working with the library and the healthcare centre, the three have managed to make the hub more of a community space for people.

As well as dedicated breakout spaces, and rooms for larger meetings, the partner agencies share a workspace that has an open-plan environment. This means conversations happen naturally, and clients of The Loft or individual agencies receive more integrated help.

The Loft currently receives no government funding, and solely operates thanks to some philanthropic support and generous donations, both monetary and goods. Members of the community and other organisations provide The Loft with much-needed items such as bedding, sanitary items, and even fresh vegetables. Food parcels are made up to deliver directly to clients.

There has been a marked increase in service demand which is attributed to The Loft being so accessible and becoming known. It is also highly recommended to families and friends by people who have already visited.

“We are here to turn the ‘too hard basket’ into a ‘kete of opportunity’,” McCloy says.

Potential supporters are welcome to contact Aviva directly, or visit The Loft.

unique collaboration between a mall in the eastern suburbs, and key social service providers in Christchurch has given life to a community service unlike any other in our city.

The Loft provides a range of wellbeing resources, such as health, community and social services in a centralised hub. This means that various organisations can work together on providing optimal care for people when they need it, which is often immediately.

13 agencies are involved so far at The Loft, from Aviva (formerly Christchurch Women’s Refuge), Plunket, to Community Law services and Citizens Advice Bureau. Some offer weekly clinics, and some are on site daily.

Julie McCloy, marketing manager for The Loft, emphasises that The Loft is more than a co-location model. It is aims to make it much easier for people to get help and support through one welcoming front door.

The name ‘The Loft’ represents both the physical space on the second floor of Eastgate Shopping Centre, and also the aspiration of ‘rising above’; this reflects a shared journey with families and the community to rise up and move forward towards our full potential.

Reception at The Loft is staffed by a Tautaawhi Manuhiri (‘welcomes guests’) and a ‘Navigator’. This role ensures that people with complex requests or issues can walk in and the Navigator will work with them straight away to assess their needs and refer them to the appropriate service. This avoids the stress for individuals or families of having to work out what they need, and it lessens the probability of being referred to an agency at a distant location or clients using Google and potentially getting the wrong information.

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Tamarind fish curry Curries are rich in all of those lovely aromatic and anti-inflammatory spices such as cumin, fennel, turmeric, and cayenne. But if you want to take your curry to the next level, the sweet-and-sour flavours of tamarind purée are distinctive and delicious. Historically used to treat stomach problems, tamarind contains both soluble and insoluble fibre, maintaining digestive regularity and feeding the beneficial bacteria in your gut. The tartness of the pulp is balanced beautifully with the sweet flesh of the barramundi and the earthiness of the spices.

SERVES 2

2 tablespoons ghee or extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1½ tablespoons fresh ginger, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled 8 curry leaves, dried or fresh ½ teaspoon yellow mustard seeds 2 medium tomatoes, diced 2 tablespoons seedless tamarind purée 250 ml (1 cup) water sea salt, to taste 300 g skinless barramundi fillet, cut into large (about 8 cm) chunks (if you can’t find barramundi substitute with a firm white fish like monkfish) 1 large handful coriander stems and leaves, coarsely chopped, to serve CURRY PASTE 2 tablespoons shredded coconut 1 teaspoon coriander seeds ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ½ teaspoon fennel seeds 1½ tablespoons ghee or extra-virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

To prepare the curry paste, toast the coconut and coriander, cumin and fennel seeds in a small pan over a low–medium heat for one minute, or until golden. Grind with a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, then transfer to a small bowl. Add the ghee and remaining spices and blend to form a paste. Set aside.

Heat the ghee in a large frying pan over a low–medium heat. Cook the onion, ginger and garlic for two to three minutes until softened. Add the curry paste, curry leaves, and mustard seeds and cook for about 30 seconds, or until the dish is fragrant and the mustard seeds begin to pop. Add the tomato and tamarind and stir to combine. Gradually pour in the water and bring to the boil. Reduce the curry to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until reduced by half. Season with some salt.

Add the barramundi (fish), cover and gently simmer for six to seven minutes, or until just cooked through. Shake the pan occasionally to ensure the fish cooks evenly.

Scatter with coriander and serve with some Cauliflower Rice and Turmeric Roti, if desired. (Recipes for Cauliflower Rice and Turmeric Roti can be found in The Beauty Chef Gut Guide book.)

CARLA’S TIP: For a vegetarian version, swap the fish for 100 g (½ cup) mung beans or yellow split peas. Add them with the tomato and tamarind plus an extra 250 ml (1 cup) water and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the beans/peas are cooked through, but still a little tender.

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Beet & daikon soup WITH ROCKET PESTO

An old Chinese proverb says that ‘eating pungent radish and drinking hot tea, let the starved doctors beg on their knees’.

Daikon, or Chinese radish, is actually a cruciferous vegetable, detoxifying as well as anti-inflammatory and excellent for boosting digestive function. The beautiful red pigment in beetroot, which is also a great liver detoxifier, comes from betalain, an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Betalain is being explored for its long-term effects on inflammation, with short-term studies showing impressive anti-inflammatory benefits.

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500 g (about 2 large) beetroot (beets) 2 teaspoons caraway seeds 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 120 g (½ cup) carrot, coarsely grated 480 g (2 cups) daikon (white radish), coarsely grated 400 g red cabbage, finely shredded 1.5 litres (6 cups) Vegetarian Broth or beef Bone Broth, or store-bought stock 60 ml (¼ cup) unpasteurised apple-cider vinegar Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Coconut yoghurt or kefir, to serve (optional) ROCKET PESTO 80 g rocket leaves 125 ml (½ cup) extra-virgin olive oil

To keep from staining your hands as you work with the beetroot, wear gloves. Coarsely grate one beetroot and cut the other into 1 cm cubes.

Toast the caraway seeds in a medium frying pan over a low heat for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Set aside in a small bowl. Using the same pan, heat the oil over a low heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until softened, about one minute. Add the beetroot, carrot, daikon, cabbage and toasted caraway seeds and stir to combine. Pour in the broth and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook at a gentle simmer for 25–30 minutes, or until the beetroot is tender.

Meanwhile, blend the rocket and oil for the pesto in a small food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.

Add the vinegar to the soup and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve topped with a generous dollop of rocket pesto and yoghurt, if desired.

CARLA’S TIP: Meat eaters can substitute beef Bone Broth for Vegetarian Broth for added gut benefits. (Recipes for beef Bone Broth and Vegetarian Broth can be found in The Beauty Chef Gut Guide book.)

Edited extract from The Beauty Chef Gut Guide by Carla Oates, published by Hardie Grant Books and available in stores nationally from 1st May 2019. RRP $45.00.

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Herbivore helpings Going meat-free in Ōtautahi

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A relatively recent addition to the menu at The Origin Café is their Chickpea Omelette.

Paired with avocado, mango salsa on the side and pomegranate, this is a great vegetarian alternative to your traditional omelette, although it may take some getting used to.

The pomegranate offered a great pop of flavour, colour, and crunch, plus the fresh avocado was plentiful and perfectly ripe. I could have spread twice the salsa on my dish.

The Origin win points for their freshness, their hospitality and variety. The coffee is roasted on site and is well made. All food is presented with natural, subtle flavours, so this will work for some, but not for others. Overall, it’s a nice café with healthy options.

The word on the street is that the humble pea is the new avocado. I refuse to accept this. I will however, accept the Pea and Halloumi Fritters from Dux Dine any time they are served in front of me. Paired with a gazpacho sauce, crème fraîche, baby minted potatoes, and rocket - these are a modern interpretation of the humble fritter.

The crème fraîche and the potato offers a juxtaposition of fresh and creamy which works well. The halloumi on top is crisp and stuffed with briny goodness. Top tip: order the Pumpkin Arancini Balls while you’re at it. You know the Dux brand, and you know their reputation precedes them – they’re worth a visit time and time again.

The menu at Lotus Heart is not what you’d expect – a range of burgers, cakes, and pizza are included with more traditional dishes, such as dosa and dal. A stand out dish was the Malaysian Vegetable Broth with dumplings. This came with pandan flavoured coconut rice (delicious); a nice spicy mushroom, kaffir lime and lemongrass sambal; pineapple and cucumber salad and deep-fried cashews. It was layered with flavour and felt well rounded. I am normally not a fan of a steamed dumpling, but these were little pockets of joy, making it a warm, deep flavoured dish. Continuous additions to the menu and daily specials mean Lotus Heart has something new for you every visit.

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top pick NATIVE CAFÉ Colombo Street nativecafe.co.nz

Sydenham’s Native Café specialises in ‘clean eats and treats’ and deserves to be known as a premium choice for vegetarian and vegan offerings in our city. I dived into the deep end with this café and ordered a Vegan Avomame.

Avomame wasn’t a term I was familiar with, but our friendly waiter filled me in – it’s a mash of avocado and edamame beans. The smashed Avomame came with a beetroot dip,

drizzled with hemp oil, a bunch of super seeds, asparagus tops, and tempeh bacon. This is all served on Vic’s Bakehouse multigrain toast. I added halloumi and an egg to this vegan dish, making it a little less vegan, but still vegetarian, and still very, very delicious. This dish was plated beautifully and looked like a piece of art.

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and a decent alternative to bacon. The carnivore in me resisted initially but gave way once I realised this dish was delicious. Native Café has plenty on offer in terms of coffee (try a matcha latte!) and dessert treats as well. The food here goes to show dairy free, gluten free and refined sugar free isn’t taste free, whatsoever. Top marks for a top café.

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spring onion and a bed of mesclun, you’ve got an easy lunch choice that complements a good coffee. And yes, the coffee is very good.

Now onto the sweet offerings – on order today was the Lemon Chocolate Cheesecake and a Raspberry Lemon Slice. We shared these like any rational person would – why not get a taste of both? Sister restaurant Strawberry Fare supplies these and they’re top notch. The cheesecake was light as air, and a surprising harmonious combination of flavours. The slice was dense and had a balanced amount of sweetness, with a generous amount berries and coconut.

Café Metro roast their own coffee, which is organic and fair trade. Breads are also made in house, and the owners grow their own citrus and fresh herbs and press their own olives for oil. There is a reason this family-run eatery has been around for 20 years – check them out in Merivale or the Estuary.

itting on the corner of Merivale Lane and Papanui Road is the Christchurch institution Café Metro; a must visit for good coffee, delicious salads and a range of food that will satisfy most palates.

We sat for lunch and ordered two of the salads (of which there are different options on offer daily), coffee and the obligatory sweet treat for after.

The ‘Four C salad’ is a mix of carrot, coriander, coconut, and cashews, with a sprinkle of sesame seeds to top it off.

Drizzled with Café Metro’s signature basil vinaigrette, which comes on the side of every salad, it was a tangy, piquant dish, perfect to stand alone or as a side.

The roast cauli salad was simple but with a key pairing of flavours – the tart bite of cranberries and lemon, with the roasted cauliflower providing some weight and richness to round it out. Garnished with

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goodness, drizzled with a tangy pomegranate sauce and lemon. Just one is enough to whet your appetite (but you’ll eat four. It’s okay).

We also sampled the Ouzo Prawns, which were perfectly cooked with a good balance of sweetness and acidity. The Lamb Loaded Hummus is another staple dish – sprinkled with pops of barberries and a cashew dukkah, this is easily eaten by the truckload. The meat dishes are always served up perfectly – the Greek Meatballs and Grilled Beef Skewers were juicy and easy to pair up with mouthfuls of the Baby Pea and Feta Salad. The toasted pita chips almost took preference to cutlery.

The dessert options are fun – a baby pink soft serve machine delivers you on the spot frozen Greek yoghurt with sesame crackle caramel or baklava crumble on demand.

Welles Street offers lunch, dinner, and over two dozen local and international craft beers on tap – you’ve got oodles of choice, in a relaxed and central location. With the rugby season upon us, the games are screened live every weekend. Welles Street is here to stay, so pop in and feed your appetite.

elles Street, simply named after its location, has been a staple on the casual dining scene in our city for a few years now. Serving Melbourne vibes from the back streets of South Town – an emerging new neighbourhood in the CBD. Run by a team of passionate and professional staff, Welles Street has strong influences from the Mediterranean and the Middle East, which ensures the menu is packed with taste and options. A full rotisserie menu, snacks, mains, souvlakis or sharing plates means you can go to town on your order, but you’re not spending a fortune.

The place is probably one of the cooler outfits I’ve seen of late – large format industrial vibes with a laidback approach to dining that suits big parties, families or casual drinks in the north facing beer garden. The Welles Street kitchen is a nod to beer halls found across Europe, with an open view to the goings on, and with dishes served up fast and hot.

There are a few things you order without fail at Welles Street. One of these is the Halloumi Fries. Presented as a cute stack of deep-fried

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FOR LEASE

Ticks all the boxes • A fantastic brand new retail development in the rapidly expanding township of Lincoln.

• Well positioned on the front corner of a new local retail complex providing excellent profile.

• The premises available are 259m2 with a sunny north facing courtyard/al fresco area of 49m2. The premises allows for a substantial kitchen area making it suitable for a restaurant or bar. Equally the large flexible space could cater for homewares, furniture, green grocer, dentistry or a medical practice etc. It could also be possibly split into smaller tenancy areas for the right tenants.

• The complex provides generous shared onsite customer car parking (55).

• Join fashion, health, retail, office, gym, delicatessen & cafe businesses already within the complex.

• Owner will consider helping the right experienced business operator with their fit-out requirements.

For further information about this fabulous space or small spaces contact Paula.

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Creating your outdoor space

A Emily Hastie, Landscape Architect, Kamo Marsh Landscape Architects

re you planning a new outdoor living area or renovating an existing one?

There are many things to consider but careful planning will enable you to create spaces which suit your lifestyle and your home.

Spaces are defined by function and depending on the size of your property or your family you may wish to have numerous spaces to cater for various types of activities. In a more compact property, some clever planning will allow for a multi-use space to be created, one that combines dining, living, entertaining, relaxing, and playing. There are several design elements that will help to form these spaces, including raised planters and walls, louvres and pergolas, paving and garden beds.

Once the outdoor area has been defined the details can be established – you could simply add a space for a relocatable barbecue or you could build a permanent outdoor kitchen with a BBQ bench, fridge, sink, storage, and pizza oven. Then comes the lighting, speakers, and heaters for a bit of luxury, or an outdoor fire for the ultimate all-year-round lifestyle – maybe you could get on trend and add a firepit. There are endless options, but should you choose any

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of these make sure you allow for power, gas, and water in the planning phase.

In recent years the selection of outdoor furniture and accessories has grown and become more readily available; there is more opportunity to set the theme or style you wish to achieve as well as creating a functional space. The addition of furniture such as comfortable sofas, lounging chairs with coffee tables, casual beanbags, contemporary bench seats, formal dining tables, or bar leaners and stools all help define your space and can be selected to suit your particular lifestyle.

Then comes the fun part, adding accessories. They can be functional but also add a sense of style and character to a space; carrying through materials, colours, or patterns used in your interior decoration creates a connection with the exterior.

The ultimate indoor-outdoor flow can be achieved with the use of outdoor rugs, pots (with or without plants) cushions, throws, sculptures, artwork, et cetera. These simple additions extend your living spaces and create the feeling of an extra room. kamomarsh.co.nz

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“At 31 I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and at 38 I was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer metastasised in my lungs. It was suggested that I had a 12 month life expectancy with zero percent chance of lasting 18 months. I was told to go home and put my affairs in order. I had my fingers crossed it would be five years, and that was my intention, reduce my symptoms have a great five years and then die. I asked myself three things every day: Am I being present?

Am I being grateful? Am I doing everything I can naturally?

“I didn’t do a bucket list. I thought if I’ve only got 365 days then I’m going to get to know myself and learn every possible lesson that I can. At about six months I was doing some serious therapies to get my lungs working again. Over the course of 14 months I just got better and better. I just had this peace and calmness about how life was supposed to be lived.

“I actually have no sign of cancer in my body now. I’ve had a couple of CT scans and my lungs are absolutely fine. What I’ve been incredibly fortunate to experience is what’s called a radical remission.

“I moved to Christchurch 10 years ago. Of the 47 years of my life, my hardest years have been here in Christchurch, and yet it’s still one of my favourite places in the world. It’s allowed me to grow and be nurtured and I feel like I belong here.

After I turned 40, I gave birth to our only child Jackson, the last seven years have been a haze of bringing up a child and keeping really well.

“Because I’m so passionate about what I’ve been through and helping other people, the natural thing was to start coaching other people. My number one value is growth. I tell people to simply lean into their best big life today, in the days that they do have, and don’t give too much thought to the days that they won’t have. It’s about living presently, living now. And if not now, then when?”

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