Avenues, August 2022

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ISSUE 205 | AUGUST / HERE-TURI-KŌKĀ 2022

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YEAH Canterbury winters.

Cold but bright and crisp.

A beaut one, yet again.

EDITOR’S NOTE Linden Leaves’ donation of 500 fragrance mists to the residents of Bromley. Kia ora!

Chocolate tea – yes, you read right. Search it out. It’s good.

Boosted Ōtautahi: another great vehicle to support the arts in our city.

Resene Frozen is a cool winter grey blue, introspective, modest, and delicate.

NAH No matter how cold it is, wearing an ‘Oodie’ outside is morally bankrupt.

Email skimmers – every single answer to your question is three emails back, Keith.

Sneezes that don’t end up in elbow crooks. Have we learnt nothing, people?

Unruly pooches in dog-friendly cafés. Do we need table lessons for Fido?

All hail the Vauxhall

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’ve mentioned in previous editorials that I am fortunate enough to have travelled a fair bit of the world, but I’ve never mentioned my all-time favourite holiday; a family trip to Tangiteroria in the mid-’90s. Dad drove us from Christchurch, across the strait, and all the way up to the far north in a 1965 Vauxhall Victor, believe it or not! How it survived the trip, I’ll never know. At 11 years old, I hadn’t seen much of the New Zealand landscape, and I revelled in the ability to hang out the window like a cocker spaniel and wave at every car and truck we passed. It was a still, hot summer, and I’d anticipated this, our very first big family holiday for close to a year.

While staying in an old farmhouse, we created lasting memories with some of our closest family. I remember a large wooden dining table, shared dinners, and lots of laughter. Mum (the quintessential rule breaker) took us to snoop through the summer house just up the hill from the farm. We found it packed quite literally to the rafters with turnof-the-century antiques, pictures, and clothing. I crashed a motorbike into a woodpile (who let me ride at 11?!) and fed cows, and shot at possums. It really doesn’t feel like thirty years ago, but here we are.

We chose Here to There as the theme for this issue. We Kiwis love an OE, so whether you’re planning a tropical escape to Fiji (take inspiration from page 43 onwards) to celebrate the impending swan song of our winter or packing up your own Vauxhall for a roadie to visit family, we hope you find some inspiration within these pages for your escapades. Ōtautahi is the gateway to so many key southern destinations – whether you’re after hometown comforts, alpine adventures, or just simply a change of scenery, we’re well-placed to begin many a family memory right here.

Bon voyage!

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Extravaganza Vesa-Matti Leppänen Director/Violin Yuka Eguchi Violin Featuring an extravagant selection of Baroque music performed by musicians and ensembles from the NZSO.

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EXPLORE VICTORIA STREET

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FROM HERE TO THERE

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A FIJI FANTASY

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CHIT CHAT

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BY DESIGN

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CULTURE CLUB

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HOME

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WATCH THIS SPACE

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PALATE

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HERITAGE

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COUTURE

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SUNDAY DRIVE

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LOVE LOCAL

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HUMANS OF ŌTAUTAHI

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POWER TO THE PITA The latest addition to The Crossing whānau is Zeeks – a Mediterranean kitchen that favours fresh, simple ingredients, made well.

Zeeks has taken on souvlaki, super salads, and hummus with nary a wince – and it’s fast becoming a Friday lunch staple here at Aves HQ. See you upstairs at The Crossing! zeeks.co.nz

ARRIVAL IN STYLE For those who travel the world, Aesop has you covered. Aesop Arrival Travel Kit offers four best-selling products to ensure that your hair and body are well-maintained, even if you live your life on the go. With 50ml offerings of shampoo, conditioner, a Geranium Leaf body cleanser and body balm, you’ll travel well. aesop.com

PENGUIN SANCTUARY Having the interests of the Little Blue Penguins at its heart, the staff at the Ōamaru Blue Penguin Colony proudly share their conservation story with thousands of visitors. The penguin colony is a modern-day sanctuary providing nesting boxes, rehab facilities, and a predator-trapping programme.

Visitors can take delight in viewing the 30cm high penguins as they return home each evening from their days fishing at sea. A wonderful opportunity to experience this unique wildlife encounter, where your entry fee directly supports the ongoing conservation of the penguins and their habitat. penguins.co.nz

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What if you could embark on a trip without forgetting to pack a single item? Packing Pro offers an impressive selection of packing templates, which you can customise and save for future trips. Set a few parameters (days on the trip, abroad or domestic, activities planned), and the app churns out a custom checklist.

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ADDINGTON WINE FESTIVAL Addington Wine Festival kicks off as the leader of a series of mini-festivals held at Addington.

With local wineries and musicians, it’s sure to be a fantastic day for a first taste of local 2022 vintage wines. Also on offer will be some of the finest smoked meats. Best of all, it’s affordable.

24 September at Addington Raceway. addington.co.nz/winefestival

PETER AND YEN Get ready to be inspired by some pro travellers! Peter and Yen are a Kiwi couple who post weekly travel vlogs from New Zealand and around the world. With a whole lot of hard work and planning, the couple retired young, left their jobs, sold their home, and now travel fulltime, making videos to share with others worldwide. The duo love travelling and eating good food, creating things, and learning about other cultures. With close to 40,000 subscribers on YouTube, they’re the ones to watch for all things travel.

Check them out and journey along with them, and get some inspiration for your next intrepid journey. youtube.com/peterandyen

ON PONTE Have you heard of Madras Link? Founded in the early nineties by three sisters who brought the vibrant colours and exquisite fabrics of their Indian heritage to the textile market. Bring classic and elevated finishes to your evening drinks with Madras Link’s Ponte Brass Bar Cart. ballantynes.co.nz

PREHISTORIC OE Honey, pack the car, we’re off to Gondwanaland. Have you ever pondered what it would be like to tour ancient landcapes, experience the Jurassic and Cambrian worlds, and take in creatures and plants extinct for millions of years? Palaeontologist Thomas Haliday pens Otherlands: A World in the Making, a mesmerising Contiki of worlds long gone. With the skill and imagination of a novelist, Haliday has captured the drama and detail of every environment. Yet every description – whether the colour of a beetle’s shell, the rhythm of pterosaurs in flight or the lingering smell of sulphur in the air – is grounded in fact. thenile.co.nz

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Here, there, everywhere in between

Liam Stretch Culture Editor

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o you remember a film, a show, or a book from your childhood that made you want to be that person, go to that place, or do that job? Well, I do, many times over. And though I yearned to be an archaeologist (thanks Indiana Jones) and had a deep desire to travel the world in 80 days just as Phileas Fogg did or belt out Seasons of Love with a troupe of Rent cast members on Broadway, I found myself slipping into the shoes of the writers and journalists that had been constant characters bubbling away in my crock pot of media consumption. It’s their portrayal of anti-heroic ‘guardians’ of the world in dramatic interpretations that I found so gripping. They discovered things as Indiana did, travelled as Fogg did, and even had their moments on the stage – yet without the glitz and glamour of the more traditional hero. So, here’s to those anti-heroes that continue to inspire.

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The boys are back. Amazon Prime’s foray into the superhero genre, The Boys, is an unexpected triumph. With Kiwi Karl Urban taking a leading role alongside fellow Kiwi Antony Starr (of Outrageous Fortune fame), the series breaks the mould of what we have come to expect from a caped Crusader. It’s human, debaucherously deep, and not at all for the faint-hearted.

An excellent watch.

THE WRITER One of the world’s most successful writers James Patterson, Along Came a Spider and Alex Cross, has penned an excellent memoir, James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life. Perhaps what makes this so good is James’ mastery of colloquial writing. It is an exceptionally easy read, not because it is basic, but because it feels like you’re seated opposite James as he tells you the utterly fascinating story of his life.

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NEW WORKS AT RAVENSCAR HOUSE Six large glass sculptures by contemporary artists from Aotearoa have been added to the galleries at Ravenscar House Museum. These artworks have been waiting in the wings since the House Museum opened last year while their steel display stands, delayed by Covid-19, were fabricated and installed. Glass art was a particular favourite of Susan Wakefield, who along with husband Jim built Ravenscar House Museum as a tranquil, contemporary home where they could share their cherished art collection with the people of Christchurch. With annual passes now available, there’s never been a better time to visit.

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Winter calls for a rib-tickling comedy! Top Dog brings Shakespeare’s brilliant, fast-paced romantic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream to the Isaac Theatre Royal this August. An expert cast will take on this modernised script and deliver a play brimming with interwoven plots of romance, love potions, songs, dances, and practical jokes. With live music and circus acrobatics, this will be everything you hope for.

Rolling Stone Magazine has hailed Tami Neilson as a “Fire Breathing R&B Belter on her own terms”. She is set to mesmerise Christchurch audiences as she takes to the stage alongside the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra with her show Tami Neilson – Kingmaker.

She’ll perform new songs with orchestral arrangements, a mix of original songs, and tributes to iconic women in country music.

Winetopia, presented by Singapore Airlines, will make its second appearance in Christchurch.

The vino at Winetopia is laid out by region, so you can explore the best wines from Northland to Central Otago. Tickets also gain access to the Main Stage, which will boast talks and tastings hosted by Ben Hurley, alongside wine experts and Sideways author American Rex Pickett. All this plus music, food matches, and more.

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WORD Christchurch is coming from 31 August to 4 September! Meet us in the city for our top picks of the city’s festival celebrating people, stories, and ideas. For more on the programme, check out wordchristchurch.co.nz

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Prepare to be inspired and moved as five extraordinary but very different women share powerful stories of bravery and risk from their own adventurous lives. Hear environmentalist, bookseller and author Ruth Shaw; writer, multimedia artist, Fulbright scholar and musician Coco Solid; mountaineer and author Jo Morgan; and The Two Raw Sisters cookbook authors and entrepreneurs Rosa and Margo Flanagan share stories of adventure. This is one of the most popular storytelling sessions, so make sure to grab your tickets early!

Hear lawyer and former senior minister Christopher Finlayson speak with legendary broadcaster Kim Hill about his time working alongside John Key for the National government, where he served as Attorney-General, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, and Minister for the Arts, Culture and Heritage. Expect tales from his early years and time as a lawyer before entering politics – where he fought for Ngāi Tahu, pursuing the iwi’s Treaty claims – to entering politics and becoming one of the most senior members of the John Key-led National government.

The beautiful, innovative venue, The sensational Liane Moriarty of The Faraway Near, puts you at the Big Little Lies will be live on stage table with a stellar international at WORD for a discussion around writer seated with you via a her hotly anticipated new novel life-sized screen. Share drinks Apples Will Fall. Moriarty is known and conversation for an intimate and loved for her psychologically and unique literary experience. complex and thrilling pageThis year, a star-studded line-up turners, many of them now of international guests will be thrilling TV series. This promises beaming in to WORD, including to be a warm, wise, and insightful Guardian correspondent Luke conversation about the intricacies Harding, Station Eleven author of family life and love, friendship Emily St John Mandel, activist dynamics, how local observations and writer Rebecca Solnit, New become global stories, and the Yorker reporter and author Patrick darkness that can lie beneath Radden Keefe, and historical seemingly perfect lives. Join her novelist Heather Morris. Grab a at the Charles Luney Auditorium table with family and friends! at St Margaret’s College.

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WATCH THIS SPACE Graffiti Game Artist Ikarus DTR Date March 2022 Location Welles Street When he was named as one of the headline artists for the 2022 Flare Street Art Festival, local graffiti legend Ikarus wanted to ensure his work represented his roots and spoke to the urban creatives following the same path he began decades ago. Mural festivals often marginalise graffiti art and its aesthetic in favour of more palatable images, creating a sense of disconnect for many young artists from the world of graffiti. For Ikarus, Flare was an opportunity to put graffiti’s traditions and styles on a large-scale platform. The artist is depicted at the bottom left, wearing virtual reality goggles as he enters the metaverse to play the game of graffiti. From tags to throw-ups, the pitfalls and the rewards, graffiti’s specifics unfold level upon level, eventually reaching mastery with a ‘masterpiece’ and a tribute to South Island graffiti icon Jungle. It provides a visible pathway for graffiti artists, and Ikarus’ mural shines a light on graffiti’s bold potential.

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Matilda somersaults into town Roald Dahl fever will soon hit the city, with Showbiz Christchurch’s production of Matilda – The Musical somersaulting into the Isaac Theatre Royal on 16 September. Featuring an all-local cast of both naughty and nice characters, composer and lyricist Tim Minchin has penned a catchy and clever musical that is just as appealing to adults as it is for children.

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Carla: I get in trouble at home for leaving things behind or losing things.

ith a cast of 19 talented children who sing, dance, and act through two hours of high-energy theatre, three younger actors playing Matilda (Millie Hutchinson, Carla Ladstaetter, and Eva Thompson) sat down with Avenues to share some insight into what’s important to Dahl’s little naughty heroine.

Tell us one strong woman you admire.

Carla: It has to be my mum, of course! She is always there for me.

Eva: Franc Bol, who started Luminaires Charitable Trust to give young people opportunities to be involved in theatre.

Millie: I have two! My great-grandmothers – on both sides of my family. One received a Queen’s Service Order for services to local government in a time when it was difficult for women to hold such positions, and the other was still cross-country skiing at the age of 85!

Matilda loves books! What’s your favourite?

Millie: At the moment, I am really into The Babysitters Club series by Ann N Martin.

Eva: The Pages and Co series by Anna James.

Carla: A Clue For Clara by Lian Tanner.

She also adores her teacher. Who has been your favourite teacher?

Millie: I love my teacher this year, Miss Rollo, because she is kind and really supportive of me.

Eva: Mr Matthews because he is so nice and has really funny (dad) jokes.

Carla: Mr Greening because he makes lots of jokes and learning is fun with him.

What’s been the best part of rehearsing?

Carla: The experience of being in the story, the music with all the harmonies, and the relationships we all have together.

Eva: Making a bunch of new friends.

Millie: I have learned so much, gained so much confidence, and made so many amazing new friendships!!

Matilda thinks that ‘sometimes you need to be a little bit naughty’! What do you get in trouble for?

Millie: Sneaking in extra screen time when Mum’s not looking!

Eva: At home for doing cartwheels and tumbling inside (sometimes things get broken!).

Finish the sentence. Matilda is...

Millie: …smart, determined, and a little bit mischievous!

Eva: … really confident of who she is.

Carla: …very smart, has magic powers and is caring for other people.

Matilda’s magic runs from 16 September–2 October. showbiz.org.nz

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Agnes Thacker – “one of the best” WORDS Wendy Riley

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or a time, Agnes Thacker had the distinction of being the first child born in Christchurch to pilgrims from the First Four Ships. Born at ‘The Bricks’, where her father had a wharf, she was the eldest child and only daughter of Essy Joynt and John Thacker.

A newspaper man from Ireland, Thacker brought out printing machinery and set up the Christchurch Guardian. Its brief fourmonth existence ended when the “lack of adequate support” forced Thacker to “try his luck at the diggings” in Australia. On his return, the family moved to a house on Cashel street built with timber salvaged from shipwrecks.

After a varied career as a publisher, trader, and steamer operator, Thacker moved his family to Okains Bay, where they took up farming and saw-milling. He built the first wharf and operated cargo and passenger vessels.

Educated in Christchurch, Agnes returned to Okains Bay to manage the family’s large dairy. “In those days, the forest covered the peninsula, and pit sawyers worked by

hand. Food was brought in a whaleboat from Lyttelton, and the means of communication by land was through bush tracks.”

When she was 12, her father took on the mail contract. Narrow tracks made riding difficult, so Agnes carried the mail on foot between Okains Bay and Akaroa. Before starting, and again on her return, she milked up to 25 cows. She kept her father’s accounts and managed the purchase of stores for their shop. At 17, she was left in charge of a large staff of men at the family sawmill.

As the eldest child, she was second mother to the family. Kind and hospitable-natured, Agnes “took a deep interest in the poor and needy and never sent a man away without a meal”. She was quiet and only spoke when she had something worth telling.

In 1904, Agnes travelled abroad, visiting America, the UK, and Europe. “She visited many of the notable parks to see the trees, and on her return, she declared that the big trees of the Old Country did not compare with the totara trees in the original forest on the Peninsula.”

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For the freshest and highest quality flowers, look no further than Court Florist. Originally located in Hereford Court, with several locations over the past 85 years, it’s now firmly at home on Victoria Street. Offering a wide selection of beautifully arranged fresh flowers and gifts, it continues to be one of the city’s leading florists.

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ECC ECC represents the world’s leading lighting, furniture, and design brands and brings these exclusively to New Zealand. Drawing on the talents of some of the world’s most sought-after designers, ECC has curated a collection with a distinctly international flavour.

Focusing on originality and quality, ECC selects products that cater to a customer’s sense of individuality with an eclectic selection of brands. From contemporary designs to timeless classics, ECC has every element of the designoriented home covered all within one inspirational showroom.

The Thorburn family and the ECC team here in Ōtautahi invite you to explore their curated space on Victoria Street. ecc.co.nz

KOUZINA Kouzina’s Victoria Street showroom is a creative and inspirational space designed for you to experience the outstanding appliances they represent. Kouzina offers an extensive selection of brands, as well as several exclusive ranges of appliances for both residential and commercial interiors. Brands such as Miele, Liebherr, Bora, and Gaggenau, to name just a few. The Kouzina team has years of experience and can be relied on to find solutions for your project and lifestyle.

Peter and Matt, the Christchurch team, look forward to introducing you to the showroom to view the stunning in situ appliance displays created in collaboration with local designers. kouzina.co.nz

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This phenomenal access to the latest designs and modern surface finishes affords Unico a competitive advantage in the modern world of design. Be inspired by Unico.

Boo’s is an award-winning southernUSA-styled bar and restaurant with a Kiwi twist. A bourbon-focused bar, Boo’s has over 100 different American whiskeys for your perusal, as well as a wide selection of cocktails, local beers, and New Zealand wines. Head to Boo’s for live music, Wednesday to Saturday nights.

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THE PHOTO LAB

Born in 2015, out of a need for a home that matched the way the founders wanted to live, Corcovado offers stylish, modern furniture and lighting for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms. Pictured here is the Sunset Sofa. Made right here in Ōtautahi by Corcovado, it offers the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind.

Timeless as well as practical, the Sunset floating ottoman can be used on the left or right side of the Sunset Sofa or separately as a footstool or coffee table. This, alongside other well-designed furniture and lighting, can help you make a home that offers a retreat from the noise and stress of the outside world. Create your authentic home, and pop into Corcovado, in the heart of Victoria Street.

The Photo Lab is the largest specialist photo lab in the South Island, and has the most comprehensive printing solutions in the South Island, with a highly qualified team of photo restoration and scanning technicians. The Photo Lab team are experts at copying and restoring old photographs and artwork on four types of photographic paper, fine art paper and canvas. They can also scan old slides and negatives, so you can view them on your computer, not to mention they stock photographic cameras and equipment, from your affordable compact cameras to the state of the art professional systems. Visit the small but friendly and talented team at The Photo Lab – a division of Ken’s Cameras.

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COUTURE

EVERYDAY LUXURY & SIMPLE SOPHISTICATION A selection of timeless pieces to last throughout the seasons.

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PAMPER

Get the HydraFacial Glow

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t’s no secret that specialised facials can work wonders to improve many skin concerns and help to destress and relax.

There’s no need to let winter’s harsh conditions leave your complexion looking a bit lack-lustre or dull, as professional facials are a fabulous way to pamper yourself during the cooler weather and keep your skin glowing. Out of all the facials available, Transform Clinic’s HydraFacial is sure to instantly bring back glow and health to your skin. The awardwinning HydraFacial is renowned overseas; in fact, it is said, one is performed every 15 seconds globally.

Tracy, a senior skin therapist at Transform Clinic, says, “during the winter, the key concerns are dullness, congestion and hydration, and the HydraFacial is perfect as it does everything.” The HydraFacial promotes overall skin health and glowing skin and treats uneven skin tone and texture, clogged or enlarged pores, fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation. It is very

effective yet gentle, making it suitable for almost all ages and skin types.

The facial itself is a pain-free, relaxing treatment carried out using the uniquely developed HydraFacial machine. It is a multistage treatment that removes the dull, dead upper layer of skin with deep cleansing and a peel, followed by extraction of impurities, whilst continuously infusing the skin with active and nourishing serums and completed with an infusion of nourishing serums to hydrate and protect. “After only a 30-minute treatment, we immediately see brilliant results with the skin looking brighter, tighter, clearer, and hydrated – they call it the HydraFacial Glow.

A series of monthly treatments is recommended to achieve optimum skin condition.”

Transform Clinic is the only clinic in Canterbury to house the trademarked HydraFacial, in addition to a selection of results-focused and pampering facials. Book a free, no-obligation consultation with their friendly team for personalised treatment advice.

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LOVE LOCAL

AROUND AGAIN CYCLES

SKIN REJUVENATION CLINIC

It’s time for you to get spring ready! Do you have a bike trail planned? Is it time to dust down your old bike? Or does your bike need some TLC? Now is the best time to give your bike a professional service and get all of your bike and cycle equipment ready for the warmer seasons ahead. For the month of August only, Around Again Cycles is offering their Silver Service (worth $99) for the price of Bronze Service.

Follow them on Facebook for exclusive offers.

Winter is the perfect time to start getting your summer body ready! If you have noticed some pockets of fat that aren’t shifting with diet and exercise – don’t panic! The Skin Rejuvenation Clinic has cutting-edge body-sculpting technology Cooltech™ that will help you to “shape and contour” your body using fat freezing technology. It is not a weight loss programme but helps to reduce targeted areas such as tummies, back fat, saddlebags, and even double chins!

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DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER

BIG SKY – YURT GLAMPING NZ

Connect uniquely with nature by joining an exceptional experience which will literally whet your appetite for adventure! Swimming with dusky dolphins is the perfect adrenalin challenge to tick off the bucket list in the weeks ahead. If you are not a water baby, stay on board and watch the action from the boat. Kaikōura is the ideal location to encounter dusky dolphins and a raft of other magnificent marine life. Check it out!

Overlooking Akaroa Harbour is Big Sky, a hosted farm-stay. This is luxury glamping, with a three-course BBQ dinner and cooked breakfast. Guest comments include: “This is an exceptional stay,” “Escape and feel spoilt and relaxed,” “The food is top-notch, restaurant quality!” and “A beautiful, stylish and comfortable yurt.” Big Sky is open late October to mid-April. Mention Avenues to receive a special discount and contact hello@bigskynz.co.nz to book. Celebrate your special occasion.

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ALPINE LUXURY TOURS

MARC BENDALL JEWELLER

When it comes to an unforgettable Queenstown experience, Alpine Luxury Tours has the best of the region covered. With exclusive access to some of the most stunning vistas and bespoke activities on offer, the team’s unique perspective and inside knowledge offer an opportunity to see and do things that locals don’t even know about. And even if others did manage to find out about these hidden gems, chances are that they wouldn’t be able to access them anyway.

Everyone deserves to make a statement, and every piece from Marc Bendall can be as unique and individual as the wearer. Specialists in bespoke rings, clients’ own materials and stones can be used to create an iconic heirloom. Also, in-store is the MB designer collection range of rings and jewellery, crafted to the highest standards by Marc, who has been perfecting his art for the past 40 years. Marc Bendall has relocated to a Studio in Sumner! Phone 384 5156.

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EARTH ORGANIC

THE FITTING ROOM

With biodegradable packaging and plant-based and crueltyfree products, you might think that this salon is too focused on the big picture to notice your specific needs. On the contrary, intentionality saturates Earth Organic Hairdressing.

When you arrive, your stylist will discuss your unique hair needs and find natural and organic solutions just for you. The same stylist will guide you through to the finished result, no rush, no surprises, just a naturally beautiful you.

Travellers this winter need swimwear they love. The Fitting Room has a range of swimwear from well-known Australian brands Seafolly, Jets, and Jantzen, to cup-sized speciality brands such as Freya (pictured), Fantasie, and Elomi, and chlorine-resistant styles from Zoggs and Poolproof. New instore is plus-size Australian brand Artesands. Manufacturers are increasingly conscious of sustainability, and many brands are now made from recycled fabric. Book a fitting online.

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Your Ideal Family Getaway Destination

As a part of Fiji’s largest playground the Sheraton Denarau Villas is perfect for families or small groups. Stay in one and choose to play in any of the resort’s facilities. Take a swim in our lagoon style swimming pool or infinity pool overlooking the Sheraton Denarau Villas is perfect for families, friends and larger picturesque Nadi Bay. Wet Edge has a swim-up bar and holiday groups with you ourdelicious spacious restaurant that offers lightvillas, lunch private or casualterraces dinner and fully equipped kitchens.

With sister hotel Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort option on the deck.

right next door, the resort is an extension of the largest and newest For reservations playground in Fiji.call +679.675.999 or 679.910.3900 or visit Marriott.com/NANDS Villa guests can enjoy all the benefits of Fiji’s only integrated 5-star Email: reservations.denarauvillas@sheraton.com

resort complex, which includes several restaurants, four swimming pools and recreational facilities for all ages. sheratondenarauvillas

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FEATURE

Here to there Ōtautahi is the gateway to some of the most wonderful travel experiences. From the quintessential agricultural show, a rite of passage for every Cantabrian, to the burgeoning local craft beer scene producing some of the most stellar brews, to the secret pockets of the Waipara River in North Canterbury, and even the sun and sand of the Fiji islands.

We encourage you to embrace the concept of the Tiaki Promise while you experience our beautiful homeland and beyond. For Māori, this means every mountain, every river, and every tree has its own story, which in turn helps form their place in the land. Tiaki means you develop a meaningful, deep connection with place, which in turn assists us in better attitudes and behaviours.

On your way, traveller!

THE COUNTRY COMES BACK TO TOWN! The best of rural New Zealand returns to Canterbury with The New Zealand Agricultural Show.

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s the South Island’s largest community event, The New Zealand Agricultural Show has an extensive history. With 2022 welcoming its 159th year, this iconic cross-generational event brings together a passionate group of rural exhibitors, innovators, and celebrators, helping to bridge the urban-rural divide during three days packed with competition, entertainment, and fun. After a two-year absence from its traditional foundations, The Canterbury Agricultural & Pastoral Association is proudly showcasing a triumphant return. It’s bigger, better, and focused on the future of our region.

Many will have memories of the rural games, and this year, it is set to return old favourites.

New Zealand Rural Games Trust founder Steve Hollander said, “The Show is an iconic South Island event, with a long relationship with rural sports like gumboot throwing, timber sports and more. We’re excited to bring some of the Rural Games offerings to Canterbury.”

On top of the traditional games, a raft of new rural-focused events for rangatahi and tamariki will premiere in 2022. Run by the New Zealand Rural Games Trust, these games are designed for our rural communities and for those interested in learning more about rural life.

Every Cantabrian child should have the opportunity to come to The Show at least once in their lives. Thanks to Kiwi Gaming Foundation, kids come for free to this year’s event. And with no cost for entering the Clash of the Colleges and Kids n’ Country, the

2022 Show will be affordable for all families.

The country is truly coming to town!

The Clash of the Colleges is a hands-on amazing-race-styled event developed to increase the skill level of the next generation.

The Kids n’ Country event is all about having a go, with everything from hay bale racing, sack racing, cow pat throwing, pedal tractor racing, and face painting.

The adults get to play too! ‘The Show’ is host to some of the best South Island craft brewers and boutique vineyards. Attendees can get the opportunity to meet people behind their favourite brew and wine, learn about the styles, and find a new drop to enjoy.

General Manager Tracy Ahern said, “With our place in the world in mind, the 2022 show will feature farm-fresh meals. These climatefriendly menus will be designed to feature 75 per cent of ingredients sourced from within the Canterbury region. Through an active food recovery effort, any excess meals will be donated to the City Mission. There will also be sustainable water options throughout the park.”

From livestock competitions to decadent treats to live music and fun for the entire family, The New Zealand Agricultural Show is sure to have a little something for everyone.

It’s time again to support Canterbury for its biggest three-day event, and it provides the perfect opportunity to make lasting family memories. Make sure it is a part of your spring calendar, and keep your eye on what’s in store for 2022.

Get ready for the best New Zealand Agricultural Show ever!

Go to theshow.co.nz – early bird tickets on sale from 1 August 2022

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ŌTAUTAHI’S ALE TRAIL Take a journey with us around the city to explore the microbrewers handcrafting exceptional beers.

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ingredients. Here you can drink amongst ver the hill is Eruption Brewing, the vats, and you’ll find the infamous Oyster Lyttleton’s beloved entry to the craft Stout – the country’s most awarded beer – made brewery scene with outstanding with the addition of Bluff Oysters. brews and remarkable views. Designed by Three Boys also support local businesses one of New Zealand’s leading architects Bull O’Sullivan, the 1200L capacity brewing floor is by rotating food trucks every Friday at their Woolston location. a sight to behold as you step in the door. The On the other side of the park, hidden back quirky venue features a ground-floor fillery for a quick gas-up-and-go, but we advise settling off the street several blocks along Riccarton Road is the intimate Volstead Brewing Co. in, making sure to order the Brewery Platter Focused on a relaxed atmosphere with and heading to the top floor for sweeping great finger food designed to share – like vistas of Whakaraupō-Lyttelton Harbour.

Jalapeño Poppers or their famous Hop Back through the tunnel is Cassels & Sons Brewery situated at The Tannery in Woolston. Corn Chicken – enjoy a beer or three in the cosy, inviting bar. After years of selling Their prize-winning craft beers are brewed New Zealand’s best beer, they took on the in one of only two operational wood-fired challenge of brewing themselves with their breweries in the world, and the pizzas baked Riwaka Hazy and Mosaic Hazy among the to perfection in their wood-fired ovens bring highly recommended and most drinkable people in from all over town. Their Milk Stout drops. Fill a rigger or stay for the evening beat Guinness – yes, that Guinness – at the World Beer Awards recently, alongside a string exploring their noteworthy range of local, national, and international beers. of other accolades. If their three-time worldVenturing further west, take flight to champ Stout isn’t your preferred poison, pick Wigram Brewing. With a 20-tap selection up a Nectaron, Red or Tropican IPA from their including classic Euro-styled staples Bavarian latest Artist series while stock lasts.

Pilsner and Vienna Lager, the fillery is a No local ‘Ale Trail’ is complete without perfect heading to set your instruments to!

Two Thumb Brewing. The original Craft Beer Tours take on a whole different brewhouse at 352 Manchester Street is an shape at Hangar57 with a range of activities to ideal spot if you’re looking for an intimate, rustic setting near the heart of the city. This suit any visit. ‘Beer 101’ is a basic introduction cosy spot can comfortably seat you indoors, with a quick tour, tasters, and curly fries. The ‘Brew Master’ tour ups the ante with two hours or you can grab a seat in the afternoon of activities, hot and cold platters on offer, sun. Their second location, Two Thumb on Colombo, is the place to go if you’re looking and a cider and gin tasting thrown in for good measure. ‘My Brewery Session’ is personalised for a spot that offers a selection of craft and perfect for private functions. beers, local wines, and expertly chosen gin Christchurch’s craft beer scene is selection and cocktails. burgeoning, with new brewers constantly Back east, Christchurch’s award-winning joining the fray. It’s the perfect time to get Three Boys Brewery is the whole package: out there and explore the offerings from our live music, a comfy lounge, and a selection champions in brewing. of brews made on-site with the best local

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SOUTHBANK SECRETS It’s a little-known secret that there is a North Canterbury road where three awardwinning wineries and a sculpture park sit within six minutes’ drive of each other.

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orty-five minutes up SH1 at the Glasnevin turn-off, hang a left onto George’s Road to find 2021 Organic Winery of the Year Terrace Edge Vineyard and Olive Grove. This sun-drenched terrace descends sharply down to the Waipara River, creating an exceptional place for growing grapes.

A sheep farm little over two decades ago, the Chapman family converted the land believing premium wine is first handcrafted in the vineyard, with each growing location specifically selected to express the most desirable qualities in the different wines. Their beautiful fruit is then transformed into pure, artisan wines.

Rated Trip Advisor’s #1 Thing to Do in Waipara, a standard tasting of five wines from their range is just $10 and complimentary upon purchase of wine. Their Wine & Food Experience is hands down the best way to experience the art of wine and food pairing – a seated tasting of thoughtfully prepared local creations matched with five wines in the picturesque setting. Bookings are essential!

All of three minutes further west, discover the appropriately named George’s Road Wines.

This eight-hectare estate produces some of NZ’s finest Syrah and Pinot Gris, along with its perennial customer favourite – Les Terrasses Rosé. Bright pink, with gentle watermelon and spice flavours, this hand-picked, indigenous yeast ferment is instantly appealing.

Winemaker Kirk Bray believes in winemaking with a natural touch and is intimately involved in all aspects of production. He loves sharing stories of the vineyard and encourages booking online so he can personally guide you through the wines. At $12 per person, take a behindthe-scenes tour of the winery and taste their current selection.

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Relax on their Winery Lawn and taste the fare of local provedores with the ‘Craft your own Antipasto’ option. If you’ve enjoyed yourself too much, extend your stay in the region and stay at their stunning WinePod accommodation.

Located in a private area of the vineyard with incredible views and a hot tub, it’s a perfect base for further exploration of Waipara.

Five minutes further on, uncover The Bone Line, named for a geological layer of fossilised remains from over 65 million years ago. This intimate family-owned business makes wine exclusively from the vineyard they began planting in 1989. The sheltered topography of their site allows experimentation beyond the normally planted selections in Waipara, providing a wide range of varieties and a seriously impressive library of wines.

Drawing inspiration from the French and staying true to traditional winemaking, their vintages are an expression of terroir or how the soils, climate, and aspect all influence and reflect the true nature of wines. Drop into their cellar door for a highly recommended Cabernet Franc or toasty Sharkstone Chardonnay. After a day in your cups, stretch your legs along their Vineyard Walkway and explore their tangible connection to the earth on an informative jaunt through the vines and across the landscape.

Last but certainly not least is the Iron Ridge Quarry Sculpture Park. Sculptor Raymond Herber purchased the abandoned lime works in 1997 and transformed the quarry into a magical wonderland. His own work, along with guest artists, lies carefully curated around the dramatic landscape, nestled in under the shadow of the breathtaking hillside. Entry is $16 per person, and children under 16 are free.

Picnics are welcomed and open hours vary, so make sure to check the website.

IN DETAIL

A stay that takes you away

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entred in the emerging vibrancy of the CBD, contrasted with natural scenes of the Alps and river, Fable Christchurch welcomes you with open arms. Whether you are looking for an exciting city escape or a night in the lap of luxury, Fable Christchurch offers the best of both worlds. Immerse yourself in what Ōtautahi has to offer: history, art, and culture bundled together to create the perfect modern-day stay.

Fable sets the standard in luxury accommodation and dining, with exceptional guest service to match. Each room showcases a new level of design, stretching from the door to every corner. The restaurants, features, and facilities make for a simple yet sophisticated stay.

The rooms are designed to accommodate a variety of groups, from a romantic night for two to a family staycation.

Make yourself comfortable by visiting the hotel restaurant, set in a relaxed bistro atmosphere with a menu tailored by the talented kitchen staff. As the centre stage of the Fable Christchurch experience, sustainably sourced seafood is presented alongside fresh produce; the restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The Gin Bar features artisanal cocktails designed to enhance the menu offering alongside a variety of wines. It is the perfect spot to unwind after a long day exploring the city.

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Something for everyone, any time of the day.

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The Fiji fantasy

It’s no secret that Cantabrians are lining up to luxuriate in the radiance of Fiji’s sun and sand.

The best remedy for beating the winter chill is to leave it behind completely! If you’re planning your own tropical escape, make sure you add in a little adventure amongst your wining, dining, and sunning. Fiji is home to many a day trip, so make the most of your island time and experience a side of Fiji you may never have considered possible.

DESTINATION

Day trippin’ in Fiji LAND ON PARADISE

GET DIRTY

Seventh Heaven is the hottest new day trip in the Mamanuca Islands. The two-level floating platform has a fully stocked bar, the freshest ingredient restaurant and sun loungers to sit back with a beautiful cocktail or ice-cold beer.

Strap on a snorkel and adventure into the ocean, as the platform has some of the world’s most stunning reefs to discover. With local and international beats and a short boat ride from Port Denarau, this is ‘Fiji time’ at its absolute best.

Do you fancy a trip through Fiji’s lush interior and remote forests, while getting a look into the locals enriching culture? Go Dirty takes you through it all, including natural landmarks, palm-fringed beach fronts, and stunning waterfalls, and if you want to get extra dirty, you can stop for a dip in the natural hot springs.

If you’re looking for something a bit more laid back, you can hire out a scooter and do it at your own pace. Go on, get dirty.

A POPULAR PEAK

INTREPID RIDE

While it’s possible to explore caves, jungles, rock pools, and beaches on Drawaga island, in the Yasawa Islands, one of the most popular walks is to the top of a peak. The hour-and-ahalf round trip is a well-formed trail and easy enough to follow, taking you slowly uphill to exposed grasslands offering tremendous views of the beach and the surrounding islands.

Get your heart pumping and take a thrilling, intrepid ride through Upper Navua River with Rivers Fiji. Day trip through Fiji’s inland wonders of rainforest scenery with a waterfall around almost every corner – all the while riding the mighty whitewater! If you want something more on the slower pace side, you can opt for a calm kayak in the middle of the Navua River.

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DESTINATION

THE HEART OF THE YASAWAS

COMMUNITY-BASED TOURISM

Sawa-i-Lau’s secret attraction is two caverns with seawater pools fed by the tides. Daylight floods the first, larger cave – a pleasant swim but surprisingly cooler than outside the cave.

You’ll need a guide (and a bit of courage) to lead you through the secretive underwater entrance to the second, smaller cavern.

According to the guides, it’s only when you’ve entered this dark, inner sanctum that you’ve visited the true ‘heart of the Yasawas’.

Sigatoka River Safari is a half-day adventure cruising your way up the majestic Sigatoka River to visit authentic Fijian villages and experience a day in the life of the real ‘kaiviti’ (Fijian). Your guide introduces you to the rich culture of the people, history, customs, and legends of the area, enabling guests to interact and engage with the Fijian people as they truly are. This is true community-based tourism – part of your ticket price goes directly back to the village.

FEELING HOT, HOT, HOT!

ZIP IT!

Immerse yourself in Fiji tradition (quite literally!) with a soak in the Sabeto Hot Springs. Located in the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, these three therapeutic mud pools are managed by a local village and go from lukewarm up to a very warm 60 degrees Celsius. After a guided tour, guests can coat themselves in mud, dry off in the sun, and then hop in and out of the mud bath before washing off in the clear water.

Zip Fiji’s newest zipline is an unprecedented adventure of 5km of ziplines woven into a truly spectacular wilderness setting of caves, canyons, and mountaintops. These 16 giant zip lines offer jaw-dropping speeds and breathtaking ocean views with the added adventure of limestone cave exploration. You’ll experience three different ecosystems. The platforms have unique and stunning views. At the top, you get a 360-degree view, and 270 degrees of that is ocean!

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DESTINATION

BULA SPIRIT CALLS TO YOU Fiji is the ultimate tropical oasis where relaxation meets action-packed adventure, all within the same radius. Escape reality with a luxurious stay at Marriott Bonvoy’s range of destinations within the South Pacific haven. From integrated resort-style accommodation with recreational activities to private villas overlooking pristine palm-lined beaches, there’s a perfect holiday stay awaiting all.

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Nadi. Perfectly equipped for larger groups, guests of all ages can enjoy the benefits of the two integrated resorts, boasting four swimming pools, a spa, a fitness centre, three restaurants, and bars. Sheraton Denarau Villas offers two-to-three-bedroom villas, where each room is fitted with private patios, offering easy access to the lagoon-style pool and oceanfront views. Sip on a tropical cocktail by the pool overlooking Nadi Bay while watching the Pacific sun sink beyond the horizon. Guests can expect a holiday of a lifetime at Sheraton Denarau Villas.

Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort provides guests with the opportunity to tee off at Denarau Island’s 18-hole Championship golf course, challenging players of all levels and professionalism. Step away from reality at Fiji’s newest transformed resort with a range of tropical facilities and exotic venues on offer. Whether it’s a fresh coffee from 28g, a memorable dining experience at one of the restaurants, or a dip in one of the pools, this premium resort caters to everyone.

With the options for all, world-class accommodation, undeniable relaxation, and nature-filled activities within the island paradise, escape the winter blues and embrace Fiji.

okoriki Island, the award-winning getaway, is home to white-sand beaches, crystal water, and Sheraton Resort & Spa. The serene resort is perfectly suited for travellers seeking paradise at their doorstep, with stunning oceanfront views of the Mamanuca Islands or a secluded retreat with a private plunge pool. The suites feature luxurious interiors with a walk-in rainforest shower, plush bedding, and furnished patios.

Enjoy world-class dining at resort restaurants, mini-golf, a jet ski safari, or a diving tour of the vibrant coral reefs at the resort’s beachfront.

Nestled on the west coast of the main island, Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay presents a five-star holiday suitable for honeymooners, families, and friends alike.

Guests are encouraged to embrace cultural activities, rejuvenate with a massage, lounge on lagoon beaches or splash in one of three pools the resort offers. For uninterrupted relaxation, the Overwater Bures are a must, with romance at every touch point of the suites. Savour an array of delectable local and international flavours, boasting delicious fare from the land and sea, carefully prepared by the resort’s culinary experts.

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Your Island Home Away From Home

Book your stay and immerse yourself in serenity with white Sheraton Resort & Spa Tokoriki Island Fiji sandy beaches, crystalline waters and world-class dining.

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Architectural travel

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ith the open borders, many of us canopies can be climbed and walked between are looking to head overseas to via suspended walkways creating a viewing visit friends and relatives; for exotic observatory over the whole venue; “Cloud adventures and relaxation. Wherever we go, we Forest” is a 42-metre high ‘mountain’ whilst experience a variety of architecture whether we the Flower Dome displays a sensory feast of seek it out or not. For those of us that enjoy new international floral habitats in the world’s architectural experiences, here are a few buildings largest glass greenhouse. and places that I have visited over the years that resonated with me and may pique your interest. Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg, South Africa The Apartheid Museum, designed by a Marques de Riscal Hotel and Winery, Elciego, consortium of South African architects, pulls Spain In the heart of the Rioja wine region of no punches with the raw architecture outside northern Spain, Frank Gehry has designed an and the confronting exhibits inside. Spread amazing hotel that floats above the winery over seven hectares, visitors wander inside and and vineyard below. The titanium panels out and select whether to be black or white in pink, silver and gold signify the colours throughout their journey, exposing them to the of wine and create a dramatic façade. The very brutal reality that was apartheid. sandstone base anchors the building and relates to the historic winery buildings.

Dubrovnik, Croatia The Old Town of Dubrovnik on the edge of the Adriatic Sea has been listed Gardens by the Bay, Singapore While the

by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. The many exotic plants are amazing in these Medieval town is architecturally united by the 100-hectare gardens in the heart of Singapore, thick stone walls and terracotta roofing. It’s a the architecture plays a significant role in the great place to explore and get lost in the myriad overall experience. The “Supertree” structural of lanes and small squares.

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The inspiration for the burgundy colour in this look comes from this hand-painted Objet Cushion Cover that takes a closer look at the silhouettes of beloved objects highlighting the subtle texture and patina that builds up over time. Made with 100 per cent linen in New Zealand by Città Design textile designers Imogen Tunnicliffe and Sophie Clapson and available from Ballantynes.

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Here, the Mita Terraced Vase strikes a luminous balance between the burgundy and grey walls and connects with the Objet Cushion Cover and the Pottery Barn Layton Desk Chair from Ballantynes.

The hand-loomed West Elm Lucent Rug from Ballantynes creates a landscape rich with muted colour and texture. It’s made of 100 per cent viscose for lots of lustrous shine, instantly dressing up any room and bringing soft light into the rich colour palette of this space.

CC Interiors Broste Oak Desk, Pottery Barn Layton Desk Chair Bronze Basketweave Slub in Oatmeal, West Elm Lucent Rug, Smoke Tree in Purple Black, Città Design Objet Cushion Cover, and West Elm Faux Potted Donkey Tail Plant from Ballantynes; Fringe Blanket in Pinot, Type 75 Mini Desk Lamp by Paul Smith, Tuba Vase large in Grey, Fruit Vase in Grey, Large Ball Candle in Burgundy, Small Ball Candle in Licorice, and The House of Xavier Corberó book from Infinite Definite; Mita Terraced Vase in Light Grey from A&C Homestore; Lilac vase stylist’s own. painted in Resene Matchmaker and Resene Ghost from Resene ColorShops.

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Lynette McFadden Business Owner & Mentor, Harcourts gold @lynette_mcfadden

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ave you felt it, that incredible desire to leave our shores? Have you dreamt of sitting by a pool somewhere tropical, looking at the sights in any of the capitals of the world or foraging through markets in southeast Asia? If you have, you’re not alone.

I’ve often found myself dreaming about travelling (anywhere, absolutely anywhere!) over these two-and-a-half Covid-influenced years. Now, with the opening of world travel and the lifting of many of the restrictions that made it so difficult, it’s become a highly anticipated reality.

The beautiful thing about travel is that it shakes you out of your routine whilst providing experiences that excite and invigorate – and now my own wanderlust has been rekindled, having just returned from a trip to Paris with my husband, John. There is nothing like absence to make your heart grow fonder or at least beat a little faster.

What did we find in this, the City of Lights (which, by the way, pertains to the fact that there are 50,000 streetlights, most of them impressive black antiques, and 33 of the city’s 37 bridges are illuminated at night)? We found a city that was energised and manic. Both hot (at times 40°C +) and extremely busy with international visitors. The consequence was enormously long lines wherever attractions, galleries, or cafés could be found.

And do you think even one person had a mask on? No, not one. Nor was there any evidence of social distancing, and if you have ever seen how closely French restaurants

position their tables, then you’ll know what it feels like to sit almost cheek-to-cheek with your neighbour becoming a passive smoker at the same time (France has the dubious reputation of one of the highest percentages of smokers in Europe)!

It’s all part of the experience: exploring different surroundings, hearing different languages, and trying your best to at least murmur the simplest of French phrases. As is chancing yourself to cross main roads without getting run over by cyclists, who appeared oblivious to any form of road safety regulations.

There are major cycleways in Paris and the fact that very few cyclists wear helmets, despite being surrounded by motorists jockeying for space, makes for some terrifyingly close calls.

All of this contributes to the culture, and, for me, being reacquainted with the best art in the world adds greatly to that, in addition to daily observations and interactions.

In fact, it’s the stuff of dreams, my dreams, and I’m grateful.

So, grab that chance to travel, and see what the rest of the world has been doing during these periods of isolation. It’s been moving on, and it’s time to catch up. Little wonder travel agencies are reporting that they’re busier than ever!

It doesn’t have to be a long trip to be a trip of a lifetime.

It can challenge, it can change, and whether it’s Paris or the Gold Coast, a getaway within our own borders, or somewhere much further, if you get the chance, take it.

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Tasteless

Kate Underwood, Guest Food Editor @relishthememory @eat.newzealand

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was in the middle of a 10-day Covid isolation period when the deadline for this month’s travel issue was looming. As much as I wanted to pull together a column that waxed lyrical about how my favourite way to travel is through my stomach, I found myself experiencing the fascinating phenomenon: the complete absence of taste.

For someone whose job it is to taste food and make something meaningful of it, by day three, I was both intrigued and disheartened.

It was the most bizarre experience to have a familiar ingredient on my tongue and not be able to differentiate whether it was an orange, lemon, or mandarin.

I’ve always savoured the food I eat. Friends often comment about how slowly and thoughtfully I consume each meal. I’m genuinely interested in the nuances of flavour, and textures and temperature. The tingly sensations of Sichuan pepper, the chew of thick noodles, and the way the addition of sea salt flakes on a dark chocolate cookie balances the bitter cocoa, making it sweeter and even more chocolatey.

Upon googling ‘how do I get my taste back?’ at 4.50am, I discovered that losing your taste is most often a result of losing your smell. When we eat, the flavour molecules are carried from our mouth into our olfactory receptors, found in our nose – it’s here that they are perceived as taste.

I also stumbled upon the idea of scent training, where you inhale strong and aromatic foods like citrus, peppermint, ginger, and peanut butter for 10-20 seconds each day. I started making my way around the pantry, sniffing the peanut butter jar, taking spoonfuls of mint choc chip ice cream, and making very gingery lemon drinks. Tangy citrus, strong mānuka honey, and even wasabi (with its intense nosetingling burn) gave me some experience of a sensation. I could taste if something was sweet, sour, salty, or bitter, but I couldn’t differentiate the characteristics that set each ingredient apart.

Taste isn’t all about flavour. Texture and mouthfeel play a big part as well. I discovered a new appreciation for varying textural sensations. Everything from the crunch of corn chips, chocolate melting on my tongue, and the bite of a fresh carrot to the grinding of roasted cashew nuts between my teeth.

Despite feeling some sensation, without any complexity or detail, anything I ate felt dull and unsatisfying because it didn’t match up with how my brain remembered it should.

If you, too, have been plagued by the loss of taste or smell through this Covid saga, you’ll understand exactly what I mean. Safe to say, when my ability to taste returns, I’ll be stoked.

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Tasting Tāmaki Makaurau As Aotearoa’s biggest city, it’s no surprise Auckland has a myriad of opportunities to eat widely and well. Despite a global pandemic, the dining scene has continued to grow at a rapid and delicious rate for residents and food-curious visitors. Here are a few favourites from our Guest Food Editor Kate Underwood’s latest trips north.

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HUGO’S BISTRO

130 Quay Street, Britomart, Auckland @eat.at.alma

177 Symonds Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland @forest.akl

67 Shortland Street, CBD, Auckland @hugos_bistro

Inspired by the flavours and flames of Andalusian cookery, Alma prides itself on being both familiar and foreign. I can personally attest to their infamous anchovy tomato tostada, a hunk of sourdough slathered with tomato butter and four giant anchovies laid to rest.

It’s decadent and ridiculously moreish. With Spanish wines and vermouth, alongside a curated gin list, the food offering includes a meltingly tender lamb tagine with yoghurt and zhoug and a bowl of mushrooms drowned in brown butter that you cannot miss. The stunning brick and tile fit-out transports you to Spain; the open kitchen allows you to watch head chef Jo Pearson and her team create empanadas, beef tongue with olives or my death row dessert, Basque cheesecake. If you’re traipsing through Britomart anytime from 11am, make your way here.

For passionate and plant-curious diners like me, going to Forest is like taking your tastebuds to an exciting outdoor adventure park. Owner and full-time pickler Plabita Florence is a young, vibrant, and incredibly creative chef who utilises all parts of the ingredient, making dishes like sticky purple kūmara with Marmite cream, paprika, capers, and olives through to caramelised butternut ice cream with rosemary sherbet, coffee syrup, and rhubarb.

The three-course vegetarian or vegan menu changes every week – apart from the favourite seaweed fries with an addictive toasted chilli ‘goop’. In her tiny 16-seat restaurant, located on Symonds Street, while you’re sipping on a green apple whiskey sour with apple skin sugar, she can (and likely will) single-handedly transform the way you think about vegetables.

Forest is plant wizardry at its finest.

Tucked up on Shortland Street, Hugo’s charm exists in its stylish dining room, a deceptively simple yet complex menu by Head Chef Alfie Ingham and the gentle, generous hospitality of his wife, Sophie. The grilled flatbread with washed rind cheese, thyme, and honey has my heart, and anything involving ‘Hugo’s chilli crisp’. This weekday-only dining oasis offers glorious things to eat and drink from morning ’til night. I first experienced wapiti or elk here recently, a Fiordland deer with super lean and tender red meat (like venison), served medium rare alongside celeriac, quince, and an unctuous bone marrow jus. For dessert, I still think about the wild and whimsical olive oil semifreddo, a sweet and seductively sticky frozen mousse that is cut through with grassy oil and salt flakes. A lesson in liberal balance.

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ADA 454 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland @ada_akl Since emerging onto Auckland’s culinary landscape in November 2020, Ada has shone brightly. Inspired by Italian fare, I’ve become a die-hard fan of its modern, seasonally changing, sharing-style menu. It’s located in The Convent, a historic Grey Lynn nunnery that’s been brought back to life as a 22-room boutique hotel. Deep in the back, you’ll find the dining room, with high glass ceilings, exposed brick, and a food and wine offering

that is both approachable and adored. Chef Hayden Phiskie (ex Cotto) is at the helm in the kitchen, churning out pizza fritta, a puffy fried dough adorned with toppings such as cacio e pepe or ricotta, pinenuts, and cime di rapa (turnip tops). I’m confident the fried Brussel sprouts with stracciatella, aged balsamic, and mint here could convert any sprout doubter. The beef short rib with ‘nduja (a spicy, spreadable salami), beetroot,

and walnuts; is the most flavourful bite of red meat I’ve had all year. But mostly, it’s about the pasta. All handmade, ethereally thin, and always drenched in an alluring and glossy sauce. From saffron spaghetti with crème fraîche and leeks to a pork fazzoletti/ handkerchief pasta. I go to eat but also to sit in the bar courtyard to drink the cutest and most delicious pre-bottled cocktail, the Chocolate Negroni.

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BORED? MAKE CHEESECAKE!

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hat does one do when they’re at a loose end during lockdowns?

Bake lockdown loaf, froth up some whipped coffee, or binge watch all of Downton Abbey? How about making cheesecake and getting really good at it. This is exactly how Bored Emma Cheesecakes was born.

Emma Schimanski is the woman behind Bored Emma Cheesecakes. As managing director of the Banks Peninsula Festival, the stops and starts we have all experienced over recent years meant Emma was looking for a creative outlet to scratch that itch. Enter – Bored Emma. The name speaks for itself!

Some things just go together, and this could not be more true for Emma’s two loves: cheesecakes and foraging. Through scouring Christchurch’s backyard on Banks Peninsula, Emma uses locally-sourced produce and

seasonal ingredients to create her madeto-order creations. Thanks to her larder of unique ingredients, she is able to pull off some daring combinations like damson and gin, hawthorns and juniper, whiskey and grapefruit, sage and walnut, and even Central Otago thyme and rosemary. These are not your run-of-the-mill store-bought cheesecakes; they are a reflection of Emma’s passion and the landscape and amazing produce around her. They are also pretty bloomin’ delicious.

In 2022, plain old cake is boring, and Emma aims to share an elevated dessert experience with her customers. Through her choice of modern palate collaborations that offer an all-around taste sensation, Emma is able to shake up the cheesecake and deliver something truly worth celebrating.

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PERFECT PAIRING At the central city dining spot Earl, you’ll find the most hearty dishes to warm yourself during these cold winter months. Take this delicious market fish, finished off with braised fennel, prawn bisque, and pickled kohlrabi. These are wonderful, intense flavours that can be paired with any of the wines on the extensive and ever-changing wine list.

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egasus Bay is growing yet again. After a bold relaunch off the back of their latest vintage period, the reimagined, relaxed hospitality venue now has the ethos of ‘minimal fuss, and maximum lush’.

This translates all the way through to their incredible food, wonderful scenery, and the wine we all know and love.

Ed and Belinda Donaldson have been involved in the running of the winery for twenty years. In fact, the entire Donaldson clan were pioneers of local grape growing and winemaking, being immersed in the wine industry since the early 1970s.

Though we may be battling it out in the last weeks of this cool season, the hot food offerings at Pegasus Bay are sure to warm any soul. They now include strong collaborations with local brands like locally-made pasta bakes from Feed The Soul, as well as their signature sauces and pastas from the deli, to fill your home pantry. Hope River Pies are still on the menu, with hearty meat options and even a plant-based monthly speciality.

Feed The Soul’s artisan pasta bakes are baked on-site, to be enjoyed in-house, and are mouth-wateringly delicious; with flavours

like a beef brisket cannelloni and hot smoked salmon, you can rest assured that with a glass of red, you will be on track to melting your winter chills away.

Speaking of chills, a custom-built fridge unit from Italy has finally arrived, meaning the range of items at the Mini Deli on-site has expanded, and extra shelving means the pantry is stocked and ready for your perusal. Forget the old table service format. The new set-up at the winery offers a more relaxed experience – purchase a selection of deli delights and create your own antipasto, and kick back on one of the many sofas and enjoy the fire. Add a glass or bottle of your favourite drop and head out to the gardens to explore and find your slice of paradise.

Pegasus Bay has you covered if the weather’s not good; just grab a table inside the restaurant space or in the new lounge spaces created upstairs with views over the garden. There’s now even more room to relax – additional seating means you can perch on a Chesterfield in front of the fire and simply relax.

Pegasus Bay is ready and waiting for you.

Bring the family, your friends, and loved ones and experience ‘minimal fuss, maximum lush’ for yourselves!

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SUNDAY DRIVE

Tin Lizzy 1911

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hey made tens of millions of Tin Lizzies – 10,000 cars a day at their peak – but every time I drive this beautiful contraption, I feel like I’m the only person in the world.

Part of it is they are now few and far between – this one lives at the Nelson Classic Car Museum, coming out on rare occasions – but part of it is that the driving experience is so strange. Forward and reverse gears are selected with your feet, and the handbrake lever is used to get you into second (which is top) gear. There isn’t even an accelerator pedal; instead, you swing levers on the steering wheel to control your speed and other things that computers do for you in modern cars. 111 years old, restored by a man called Tiger, painted in a chook shed, still sporting the original leather seats, and dicing it up with modern traffic. That’s pretty special in my book.

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Light at the end of the EQC tunnel

Ali Jones Writer, broadcaster, and housebus adventurer. @housebusdylan @dylanthehousebus

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ometimes getting from here to there is not about travelling in the conventional sense. The first thing I thought of when our lovely editor Joshua mentioned this month’s theme of ‘here to there’ was the light at the end of the EQC tunnel. I know some people are sick of hearing about anything to do with the earthquakes, insurers, and EQC but a surprisingly large number of Cantabrians haven’t yet reached the end of the long road back to normal (whatever that is).

If all is going to plan, about two weeks after this edition hits the shelves and interweb, our more than 100-year-old ‘forever’ home will be forever gone. I didn’t think I’d feel much emotion about our failed EQC repair being bulldozed. The cracks in the foundation, the gaps around the door frames, and jamming a sock in the door to stop it from swinging open by itself have all been constant reminders of the nightmare so many have been through.

Almost five years after we moved in with two teens in tow (they have left home now), our home is being reduced to rubble, and we’re building a new one. This is the second time we have lost a house to the quakes; the first was destroyed by the February quake, and this has been destroyed by ineptitude and bad decisions.

But it’s the fruit trees we planted at both homes, growing to produce beautiful fruit, that reminds me about what time can achieve. My late dad loved fruit trees, so they always make me think of him. The Sundrop and Moorpark apricots, the Black Doris plum and Peasgood Nonsuch apple – they will be gone soon too. Nevertheless, we can and will plant more.

We have our plans; the consents are pretty straightforward, and we are advised that we should be opening the door to the new house nine months from the build start date.

Until then, Rob and I, with Billy, the greyhound, will hunker down in Dylan the Housebus alongside Edith the Suzuki and dream of apricots, plums, and apples growing in our garden again.

P.S. Our thoughts are with those of you still not out the other side of the earthquake ‘here to there’ yet.

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“I moved to Christchurch in 1993. I was 14 years old, [and] came over with pretty much the whole family. My father’s brother moved to New Zealand a long time ago, like, 50, 60 years ago.

“I’ve got two older brothers. They went straight into the workforce, but I was lucky enough to get educated in New Zealand. I’ve done a couple of diplomas. I found myself a job at a construction company as a draftsman, and then I worked for an import company where I took up the role of a manager.

“My wife is from China as well. So, by the time she came over, I tried what I could to support her and the family at the same time. We started a lunch bar in town called the Cake Tin, but I lost the business in 2010 due to earthquakes.

Luckily, we got out of there, but it pretty much put me back to ground zero. That’s also the time we had our first child. Yeah, so that’s why life was turned upside down.

“It was pretty rough, but we’re still standing here. All the family is here, so it’s hard to pack up and just leave. I decided to stay. Family

always comes first. It took me about three to four months to find another business in Bromley and start again. I also got this café; I was running both of them. But I struggled to run both cafés at the same time, so I decided to sell that one.

“And then we had the terror attack. We are only a few hundred metres from where it happened, so it had effects. And then Covid started, so it’s not fun. Over the last two years, I’ve been trying my best, and unfortunately, I lost one staff member to try to keep it viable.

It’s not easy. But I must admit I have had great support from the staff, the landlord, and all the regular customers.

“I quite enjoy doing the café business.

You have such a relaxed environment, and people come in having their cuppas and food; everybody’s nice and social and chatting to each other.

“Lately, I’m enjoying snorkelling with friends.

We’ve been to Wainui, Kaikōura, and Gore Bay. It’s quite fun, and it’s great travelling in the car with friends talking about the week.”

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