Avenues, October 2022

ON SHOW IN SPRING:

Days of Ice

Tri-Series Cricket

FAST5 Netball World Series

Riccarton Park NZ Cup Week

Addington Cup Week

The NZ Agricultural Show

The Killers

BLACKCAPS v India

ALWAYS ON SHOW:

Christchurch Adventure Park

He Puna Taimoana

New Regent Street

The Crossing

Riverside Market Little High/Salt District Akaroa

The Terrace

Velocity Karts

Pink Lady Rooftop

Harper Ave’s cherry blossoms. May they bloom all year!

Asparagus season is near; praise be to those mighty spears.

Britney Spears’ new track with Elton John. Rocket man’s done it again.

Native bats may be living in Christchurch; it’s a-bat time.

Resene Glamour Puss is a Hollywood siren pink from the 1950s, sherbet and sweetness.

So much On Show

NAH

That pollen count. Please just let our sinuses rest!

Local election signage stealers. That candidate’s expensive corflute really lifts your décor.

Bagging your dog doodoo only to leave it on the footpath – yuck.

Sunstrike. Drivers, beware, it is that time of year.

The end of Airwaves gum. Nice to see you, congestion.

October’s Avenues signifies one of the more exciting months of the year for me. Not only am I beginning to thaw out (somewhat literally) and enjoy the warmer weather, but it’s also a chance to get out and about and spend time with friends and family in our dynamic city. I’m looking forward to ciders in the sun up the top of Riverside, brunch bakery visits to Bellbird at The Tannery, and a little bit of retail therapy at The Crossing, amongst other things. I’m also looking forward to upping my gelato intake considerably.

If you follow our Instagram, you may see some of the wider team’s exploits this spring. One thing is for certain; the entire Aves team love to get out and about! As a well-rounded (ahem) fan of all things foodie, I accompanied our food editor Kate Underwood on assignment for this issue’s reviews – it’s a hard life, I tell you! We’ve brought you eggs in every fashion – make sure you pay our featured eggs a visit!

We have included some great aspirational adventures in this issue. Whether you’re keen to travel near (Methven, Marlborough, or even Dunedin) or far (Fiji, baby!), make sure you read up on our featured destinations.

On Show is the fantastic new moniker for our city’s spring events. There’s so, so much on offer out there for Canterbury. From live music events like The Killers (wahoo!) to the Fast5 netball champs to the quintessential Cup and Show week fun, you’ll be spoilt for choice throughout the warmer days ahead. If you spot me out and about at any of these summer events, do say hello – unless I’ve just lost big at the races. You’ll surely be able to tell.

Have a wonderful month, Joshua Brosnahan Editor

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36 PITCH PERFECT AT HAGLEY OVAL

40 THE SURGE TOWARDS SUMMER 50 MUSIC MASTERY

12 CHIT CHAT

14 CULTURE CLUB

18 EXPLORE

20 WATCH THIS SPACE

24 COUTURE

30 LOVE LOCAL

40 DESTINATION

50 HERITAGE

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HUMANS OF ŌTAUTAHI

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Immerse 2022 brings world class soloists and conductors to Christchurch for three back-to-back concerts this October.

Featuring pianist Gabriela Montero, conductor Alexander Shelly, New Zealand rock legend Shayne Carter and more.

07–09 October Christchurch Town Hall

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Book with confidence If concerts are cancelled or rescheduled due to COVID-19 restrictions, you are eligible for a full refund.

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NEW ZEALAND CUP WEEK

As the region celebrates all that is great about spring, you can enjoy the New Zealand Cup Meeting at Riccarton Park Racecourse with excitement and glamour over three days, 5, 9, and 12 November. This is a great week of racing, fashion, food, and entertainment. racing.riccartonpark.nz

THE KILLERS

The Killers are coming back to New Zealand for nine incredible shows with their Imploding the Mirage Tour 2022. They are set to blow off the roof of Christchurch Arena in November. This band is not to be missed live! Led by frontman Brendan Flowers, the Killers are an American indierock band hailing from Las Vegas. They rose to fame with the release of their debut album, Hot Fuss, in 2004. You will definitely know their track Mr Brightside, one of the Killers’ most iconic songs and also one of our inner city rooftop bars (and interviews in this issue!) Go there for a drink before or after the gig to really immerse yourself in a Killers-themed night out. frontiertouring.com

CRATER RIM ULTRA

The Crater Rim Ultra is a ‘must run’ event on New Zealand’s racing calendar with options for all fitness levels. The Port Hills and Banks Peninsula are the arena for this epic trail run. After watching or competing in this epic event, kick back in any number of Lyttleton’s great local hot spots. 16 October. craterrimtrailrun.com

THE NEW ZEALAND AGRICULTURAL SHOW

Put 9–11 November in your calendar now. Brought to you by Vero and the Canterbury A&P Association, The New Zealand Agricultural Show is back for 2022. Celebrating all that’s great about rural life, it has been part of the fabric of Canterbury since 1863. Best in Show competitions for livestock, farmyard fun, live music, delicious food, family entertainment, and a raft of exhibitors all add to the festivities. Bring the family and make a day of it! If you feel like an injection of urban excitement during the weekend, visit any number of our galleries, the Arts Centre, or an array of street art around the city. theshow.co.nz

ADDINGTON CUP WEEK

Springtime in Canterbury always delivers, and it wouldn’t be a true celebration of the season without Cup time at Addington Raceway, one of the great events on the New Zealand sporting and social calendar. It’s always been a week of celebration for the city of Christchurch, with Addington hosting two days of spectacular racing, entertainment, fashion, food, and beverages on 8 and 11 November. Addington will be offering a range of options during the week, including Australasia’s biggest harness racing day – The IRT NZ Trotting Cup Day, Tuesday 8 November. addington.co.nz

FAST5 NETBALL

Ōtautahi will host a fast-paced world series in early November, a modified version of netball featuring two-point goals, double-goal power plays, five players-a-side and shortened quarters. Our national team, the Fast5 Ferns, has dominated the world competition since 2009, winning seven titles. The world’s top six ranked teams (from Australia to Jamaica) will arrive and compete at Christchurch Arena, so get dressed up, and come to dance and celebrate with your team, family, and friends. The tournament takes place on 5 and 6 November 2022. It promises to be a great weekend!

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DAYS OF ICE

T20 TRI-SERIES CRICKET

Don’t miss the Blackcaps as they kick off the home season with a T20 Tri Series v Bangladesh and Pakistan in the run-up to the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup in Australia. The stars will shine at Hagley Oval from 7 to 14 October, with seven T20 matches over eight days! Tickets are a bargain, and some of the matches are under lights. tickets.nzc.nz

The people of Ōtautahi Christchurch are proud that their home is one of only five Antarctic Gateway cities in the world. Celebrate the opening of the Antarctic summer science season and Christchurch’s unique connections to the icy continent with 11 days of events and activities. The programme has something for everyone, including events, activations, exhibitions, guest speakers, and polar films, as well as kids’ activities and competitions. Explore Days of Ice between 29 September and 9 October and be inspired by our city’s historic and close links to Antarctica. daysofice.co.nz

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Did you make it along to any of our city’s cultural treats for September?

I kicked it off with WORD, and I was lucky to attend several events, with An Evening with Lianne Moriarty an absolute stand out. As the month continued, the CSO came out to shine with Verdi Requiem, an impassioned opera which seemed a fitting way to remember the late Queen. Then came the moment I had been waiting over a year for – Matilda The Musical at the Isaac Theatre Royal. I was thrilled for the local theatre crew Showbiz to wow audiences once again. It is something they do so well, and they had been interrupted by Covid several times when trying to perform Matilda. It was a full circle moment, with opening night falling in the same week as pandemic mandates were lifted.

I say this to our local artists and performers that have made it through these past two years, you’ve sacrificed a lot, and for that, we owe you an ovation, a ‘bravo’, a thank you.

PACIFIC BLUE(S)

You’d be forgiven if you couldn’t name a New Zealand ‘blues’ group. That’s why I was thrilled to come across Wellingtonian band Sea Mouse. Though not strictly a ‘blues band’ – they’re known for rock – their latest EP has an incredibly bluesy feel, with hardhitting guitar slapping and vocals from the recesses of the soul that B.B King would be proud of. Check out their EP Evil Heart

BEST BEFORE

Tasting History with Max Miller is the YouTube series you didn’t know you needed. It is guaranteed to satiate your historical hunger. Max takes the viewer through some of history’s most interesting meals and presents excellently researched contextual stories of the times of the dish. Though he admits some should stay where they were, he occasionally comes across a gem.

ROOT TO STEM

There are some books that are read once and then relegated to an overflowing bookshelf. Plantopedia is not one of them. You’ll be picking this one up time and time again, even if you don’t have an urban jungle like some of us, ahem. Think of it as a parenting book for plant mummies and daddies, with care level descriptions, soil needs, and even toxicity ratings. Trust me; you need this.

FAREWELL YOUR FAVOURITES

The time has come to say “see you later” to some of your favourite exhibits at Canterbury Museum. The Museum is about to embark on a major and much-needed redevelopment which will see it move out of its buildings for up to five years. From mid-October, Museum staff will be progressively closing galleries to pack them down. Many favourite exhibits, like the Christchurch Street and Fred and Myrtle’s Pāua Shell House, will return in the redeveloped Museum, and a temporary Museum will pop up in the central city next year – but it could be some time before you see your favourites again so make sure you stop by soon to wish them well on their travels!

From mid-October, Canterbury Museum, canterburymuseum.com

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THE CHILLS

The Chills, another iconic band to come out of Dunedin, will play in Lyttelton before heading on a North American Tour. They will play a setlist curated from their 2021 album Scatterbrain, alongside their beloved and uniquely Kiwi back catalogue stretching back to the 1980s, including hits such as Pink Frost, I Love My Leather Jacket, and Wet Blanket

14 October, The Loons Club theloons.org.nz

A PLACE CALLED HOME

Get your team together for a unique heritagebased ‘treasure hunt. A Place Called Home is modelled on traditional treasure hunts, TV game shows such as The Amazing Race and the popular app Stardew Valley. You’ll be immersed in early village life as you perform heritagebased challenges to gain your place in the community: blacksmithing, waikawa/weaving, butter making, ropemaking, and more.

23 October, Okains Bay Museum okainsbaymuseum.co.nz

THE CALL

The Call brings together four stunning works. Helen Fisher (NZ) Te Tangi A Te Matui (The Call of the Matui); Mozart Mitridate Overture K. 87; Schnittke Moz-Art a la Haydn; Haydn Symphony No. 73 in D Major ‘The Hunt’. Join director Martin Risely, flautist Hannah Darroch, and violinist Mark Menzies for extraordinary renditions of these great pieces at The Piano.

28–29 October, The Piano cso.co.nz

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Elevated offerings in Elmwood

Our city has pockets of wonderful everywhere you look. The growth and evolution of Ōtautahi have led the way toward satellite hubs manifesting in our suburbs, where one can grab a coffee, run a few essential errands and, of course, indulge in some retail therapy.

One such spot is the Elmwood shops on Normans Road, where you will find a few old favourites alongside new developments with leading local brands. Grab some of our city’s best fish and chips or a brew at the Elmwood Trading Company, or head down to visit the bookstore pooch, Mr Fitzgerald, at The Clocks Bookshop. While we’ve featured a few on these pages, there’s much more to experience at Elmwood!

The recent development of the site where the former Hands craft store was located was spearheaded by John and Lynette McFadden, Cameron Bailey and Chris Kennedy. This new precinct has helped elevate the offerings in Elmwood and now houses luxe linen brand M.M Linen – this is something the team are immensely proud to have facilitated. If you haven’t experienced all that Elmwood has to offer, now’s the time.

THE CLOCKS BOOKSHOP

An independent bookshop specialising in crime, cooking, and children’s books, with a terrific general fiction and nonfiction range too. There’s plenty for the young reader to browse, with more than 2,500 books. Foodies can choose from 100s of cooking titles, and for the crime and mystery enthusiast, there’s the classics to the modern masters. theclocksbookshop.co.nz

M.M LINEN

Spring has sprung at M.M Linen’s Christchurch store. Visit the beautiful boutique destination store in the heart of Elmwood at 5 Normans Road, within the beautifully renovated Hands building. View their extensive range of bedding, home & living, kitchen & bathroom, as well as gifts and accessories. Shop at your leisure in a calm, relaxed, and inspiring environment. Enjoy the convenience of very accessible car parking with 12 parks at the rear of the building as well as at the entrance. The helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable team are looking forward to helping you find just what you’re looking for. They are open Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, and Saturdays 10am–4pm. mmlinen.com

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ONE CLINIC

With the motto of “becoming one with people and nature,” One Chinese Medical Clinic practices traditional acupuncture, Tuina (therapeutic massage), and herbal medicine. They believe that the body and mind are not separated and influence each other. Hence they focus on both of them when treating clients. oneclinic.kiwi

FRENCH BLUE

Owner Catherine Matthews’ penchant for the colour blue, the small boutiques of Paris, and the French sense of style inspired this destination store. French Blue is an emporium of contemporary New Zealand and European homeware ceramics, jewellery, artwork, and accessories. The café and courtyard offer a place to enjoy a coffee. 03 355 7545

BRIARWOOD

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Having taken over the reins four years ago, publicans Marty and Naomi Fuller have made the Elmwood Trading Company, or ‘ETC’ for short, one of Christchurch’s most enjoyable and friendliest taverns. They serve up top grub and drinks with Canterbury hospitality to a loyal community of patrons and new faces alike. They’ve made such an impact, in fact, that The Elmwood Tarding Company’s mantel is quickly being filled with awards, having won ‘best local’ at Lion Hospitality NZ Awards for Excellence two years in a row. They’ve also won awards for their gaming. It’s worth a visit for a pint, lemonade, one of their famous quiz nights, or a chat with Marty and Naomi. theelmwood.co.nz

Created out of a desire to bring the fashion of Europe to New Zealand in the 1990s, Briarwood is now an icon of the national fashion scene. It boasts creative collections of everything from bags to clothing and accessories. Business partners Ange and Jayne have guided the business to what it is today. The Christchurch branch found its place here in the Elmwood Village shops, with the local team feeling very at home there now. The spring/summer range has arrived in store, and Briarwood is bursting at the seams with so many beautiful prints and gorgeous vibrant colours that they are so well known for. Kirsty, Tracy, and Chrissy are looking forward to showing you the collections and helping you with your summer wardrobe.

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WATCH THIS SPACE

Innovate

Artist Askew One

Date June 2021

Location Ara Campus, Madras Street

Disguised amid fluid and merging reams of red, blue, black, and white, the word ‘innovate’ is revealed in stacked layers, the letters providing a structural quality as the ribbons of colour seemingly melt and pull in different directions across the wall. Innovate was painted on the Ara Institute of Canterbury’s campus by Elliot ‘Askew One’ O’Donnell, one of Aotearoa’s most celebrated and accomplished urban artists, in June 2021. The artist, raised in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland but now based in the United States, painted the mural while in Ōtautahi for Continuum, a joint exhibition with his wife, photographer Jasmine Gonzalez, at Sydenham’s Fiksate Gallery. The glitching mural extends Askew One’s investigation of the power of words and the confluence of digital imagemaking techniques and analogue processes, ideas borne out of his grounding in graffiti. Celebrating the importance of innovative thinking in education, the artist also warns of the dangers of constant innovation, imbuing the work with a dichotomous quality, one of daring beauty and fragile combustion.

Explore more of Ōtautahi’s urban art on a Watch This Space guided street art tour! Email tours@watchthisspace.org.nz for booking information.

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BE THE CHANGE

In just a few months, a Christchurch school’s new innovation and entrepreneurship programme has seen students create an educational Māori culture social media lens with over 150,000 global engagements, pilot a wāhine in tech programme for Deloitte, and assist a health tech start-up company’s virtual reality therapy app.

Rangi Ruru Girls’ School has this year launched RangiX, a programme dedicated to arming its Years 7 to 13 students with future-focussed skill sets, tool sets and mindsets to thrive in an increasingly complex and dynamic world.

Centred around the three pillars of innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, RangiX runs across pre-existing classroom subjects, standalone classes, co-curricular options, and online learning modules – all with a close tie to real-world opportunities and commercial and tertiary partnerships.

The programme at the independent day and boarding school is headed by Owen Flattery, the school’s recently appointed Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He joins the school from Melbourne, where he drove the digital strategy at Lauriston Girls’ School.

“RangiX is about teaching students how to innovate to solve problems and to be

able to create those solutions using digital capabilities,” he says.

“This is underpinned by the understanding that as the world becomes more technological, what becomes more valuable are the human skills and traits that bind us – communication, creativity and collaboration; empathy, trust, courageousness, resilience and kindness, and leadership and managing others – and RangiX aspires to develop these skills in our students.”

Principal Dr Sandra Hastie says RangiX addresses a crucial element of modern education: “We don’t know what jobs many of our students will do when they leave school because they are yet to be invented.”

“But,” she says. “What we do know is that students need to be creative thinkers, have the ability to see a problem and a solution and the ability to deal with failure and not give up and to develop resilience.”

RangiX is another way the school prepares students for life after high school in an increasingly complex world. As well as learning about innovative thinking and problem solving, students will learn about essential technologies, and crucially, RangiX connects students with industry and tertiary partners to create real-world opportunities for students.

You can find out more about RangiX at rangiruru.school.nz

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With the onset of spring, we herald in the events season. With new life bursting into blossom, it is only fitting that we also give ourselves a bit of TLC for the fun months ahead. Finally, we can embrace everything on show, get dressed up to the nines and celebrate the sun! There are few places in Ōtautahi that offer a greater range of options to help us get ‘match fit’ than The Crossing, the city’s retail heart. Here, you can enjoy open-air shopping, dining, and socialising.

As soon as you descend the lifts, meander across the sky bridge, or stroll in from the street, you’ll be greeted with everything you might need for your well-booked event calendar. Whether it’s the polo, the races, or one of the region’s many events over the coming months, The Crossing is on call for your fresh, seasonal outfits. For a day at the races when a show-stopping gown is needed, Madisons Off Broadway is there to make you

the envy of other punters. Don’t forget the fascinator or hat!

Universally-loved brands like Trenery, Workshop, and Witchery have you sorted for classic quality staples and Ruby, Juliette Hogan, and Nicole Rebstock can also have you looking your best for a night out on The Terrace.

Don’t fret, blokes. You’re certainly not forgotten. Barkers and Rodd and Gunn will have you polo-ready, right down to accessories – ascots and shoes included.

Thanks to all of the exciting dining options, you can make a day of it at The Crossing.

Caffeinate and re-energise at Coffee Culture with a brew or stop for lunch at Zeeks for a touch of delicious Mediterranean fare. Round off your day by dining at Hali with friends – one of the best ‘ocean-inspired’ restaurants in the city is housed upstairs.

You’re on a winning streak when you’re shopping at The Crossing.

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SMALL STEPS, BIG DREAMS

Christchurch entrepreneur Hannah Hardy-Jones has been recognised for her change-making work in tech and mental health. She was awarded a grant to develop a programme that allows better support for women on their cancer journey.

Launched earlier this year, the ‘She Sets The Pace’ community grant by car brand Jaguar recognises changemakers and people challenging the status quo by providing funding for their ventures. In Hannah’s case, the $10,000 prize will go towards The Kite Program, a mental health app publisher that creates apps to support groups, organisations, and causes.

The Kite Program aims to overcome mental health challenges, especially for women. It highlights the gender-based obstacles that prevent people from receiving the help and support they need by creating highly specific app programmes. These include services for eating disorders, maternal mental health, veterinarians, HR professionals, and an offering for small businesses, to name a few.

Hannah started Kite due to her own difficult mental health journey with postpartum bipolar disorder following the birth of her daughter in 2013. Using her HR experience, she created a solution to support mums through the challenges of motherhood – an app was the perfect way to reach as many women as possible.

“Since the success of Kite for Mums, we have launched versions of the app into new markets and focus areas, particularly within corporate wellbeing. All are based on the Kite app philosophy of small achievable steps each day.”

As people move through the app, they select the Kite modules that apply to them, and they

receive one quick, practical and achievable task, idea or activity to complete that day.

When stressed and overwhelmed, our ability to retain and apply ideas and suggestions is limited, so breaking it down into small steps is effective, according to Hannah.

“It was important that I was open and transparent about my mental health journey when I launched Kite. When I was unwell, I couldn’t find anyone who was thriving or who was able to manage their illness successfully – all I could find were heartbreaking stories. I wanted to show that it is possible to live a full life and come out the other side. It has been my mission to break down the stigma of mental health and be open about my experience wherever I can.”

Hannah mentions how incredibly exciting it is to be chosen as the first recipient of the Jaguar She Sets the Pace grant.

“Being a sole female founder of a tech start-up can be challenging, and winning this grant was wonderful validation for me, personally. I love what Jaguar is doing with challenging conventions for women, and these values fit so well with my own values and that of our wider organisation. The grant has allowed us to start working on some epic projects in the mental health space, plus being able to drive a beautiful I-PACE has just been the icing on the cake and a great way to experience an EV.

“No matter what you are going through right now, there is always hope and always a way through. I would never have thought I could start a mental health tech company based on my mental health and being a mum of small children, but anything is possible. It just takes small steps each day to get to your dream.”

For our full interview with Hannah, head to avenues.net.nz

JENNY BURTT FLORIST

Jenny Burtt Florist has long been considered one of Ōtautahi’s leading florists, and it’s easy to see why. This Fendalton stalwart has graced homes internationally and locally with its resplendent floral artistry for decades. The team can cater to any event you may need a touch of meaningful love for – from birthdays to weddings and funerals. You can even complement your arrangements with thoughtful, considered gifts from their beautiful range of homewares in store.

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SKIN REJUVENATION CLINIC

Ultherapy is the only FDA-approved treatment for nonsurgical lifting and tightening of the face, neck, and brow. It is an in-clinic treatment that uses ultrasound technology to stimulate collagen. Ultherapy is the gold standard in skin tightening and helps to restore the skin’s firmness as well as lifting and tightening for a smoother and healthier-looking complexion. Check out the special to refresh your eye area this month!

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CAFÉ ENCOUNTER

Coffee on the beachfront, anyone? Café Encounter has a fabulous outdoor courtyard to take in your daily dose of vitamin D while enjoying a shot or two of delicious OZONE coffee accompanied by freshly prepared eats; all made on-site in the café kitchen. Open every day (except Christmas Day), Café Encounter is a meeting place with a relaxed vibe and excellent service. Check it out when you are visiting Kaikōura!

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THE FITTING ROOM

Pretty, lacey lingerie is a way to add some flirty fun to your day, even if only you know about it! The Fitting Room has a delightful selection of delicate lacey bras, pastel spring colours, and of course, the fitting assistance you need to find a pretty bra that’s also comfortable enough to wear all day. A feature back (like the Cleo bra ‘Addison’ pictured) is designed for being seen under summer tops and dresses. Find out more or shop online.

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SOUTHERN WOODS

Southern Woods has grown millions of quality plants for over a generation. Locally owned and passionate about plants, it prides itself on expert service, and the range is second to none. With over fifty staff and an ever-expanding nursery just south of Christchurch, Southern Woods can supply large quantities of plants New Zealand-wide. Talk to the knowledgeable team about planting for your next project. Stop in at 1002 Robinsons Road or online anytime. southernwoods.co.nz

MARC BENDALL JEWELLER

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. marcbendall.co.nz

FELT

Wherever you go in Aotearoa, you’ll see talented Kiwis making a living from making great stuff – and Felt brings them all to you. Run by a small team in Christchurch who are passionate about supporting local, Felt hosts more than 1500 makers from all over New Zealand so you can buy online directly from the artist, designer, or craftsperson. Look out for the Felt Christmas Gift Guide, online from 1 November – finding amazing, locally made gifts has never been so easy! felt.co.nz

CAFÉ VALENTINO

Café Valentino is a vibrant Italian dining institution, serving chef Karren Gray’s scrumptious, soul-satisfying food alongside a buzzing atmosphere with excellent service – something its customers have been experiencing since 1991. They have a devoted international customer base and a wall full of awards through consistent flair, originality, and love of good food – heavenly pizzas, perfect pasta, and decadent housemade desserts. Open Tuesday to Sunday. cafevalentino.co.nz

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How good is spring? Longer days, a great schedule of events to enjoy, and it’s when we can say goodbye to our winter hibernation.

We love spring in Christchurch. Our avenues are lined with blossoms, and our wonderful parks are carpeted with daffodils. It’s when our city and region are properly ‘On Show’. What’s not to love? You can watch horses while sipping on bubbles and then soak in seaside hot pools. Zip down a hillside and then cheer for international netballers. Gaze up at big stage rockstars and then sit riverside for cocktails. During spring, we behave much like nature. We wait for the right time to catch the light. Just like spring flowers draw you in, the city uses attractions and events to draw people out. Christchurch always has something ‘On Show,’ but spring in Christchurch takes it to a whole new level. So what are you waiting for? Venture out for an adventure.

It’s spring, and Ōtautahi Christchurch is ‘On Show’.

KILLER LOCATION

Jeremy Stevens is the director and shareholder of one of our city’s only rooftop bars, Mr Brightside – named after the song by the global chart-topping rock band, The Killers. Mr Brightside is right in the heart of the city – the jewel in the crown of the recently refurbished Public Trust building. This tailor-made space has stellar views across the city, where you can see The Terrace, the Avon, snow-capped mountains, and Cathedral Square from the back. The roof retracts for the warmer nights, so patrons can quite literally feel on top of the world. With the ability to host close to 150 people, Jeremy slyly describes the location as a venue “suitable for the Canterbury environment”. Winter means the space transforms to be almost completely covered.

“The last view of the sun on the terrace means sundown at Mr Brightside is incredibly special.”

Jeremy is also the general manager of the Aikmans Hospitality group – this includes Aikmans Bar, Café Valentino, and Brigittes of Merivale. He describes the lofty aim of bringing Mr Brightside to our city as “financially ridiculous”.

“Back in 2018, I viewed the building for a possible ground-floor restaurant and basement prohibition-style bar. During the viewing of the building, I was caught up in the view from the small add-on office on the roof. With further discussion with the landlord, we converted the office into what is now Mr Brightside.”

Being a historic building meant some of his ideas for the structure were a challenge, but the final offering gives a pavilion-like look from the street and a well-sheltered area for all seasons. The added glass roof inserts and opening section give the perfect amount of light and shade.

Jeremy mentions that word of mouth was key for the success of the bar and meant there was zero need for paid publicity.

“I posted once on social media about our opening, and ever since, the venue has been busier than we expected.”

It seems things aren’t slowing down, coming up to its second year anniversary.

After initially being open from 3pm, there’s now a lunch offering daily. The team has grown to close to 20 people, and they all pride themselves on quick, professional service. The bar is an R20 environment, a decision patrons support.

“It just gives 18 and 19 years olds a venue to look forward to in the future!”

A partnership with Ecospirits provides the bar with five-litre refillable tanks, including Roots Gin and Plantation Rum.

“Not only do we save on trash bills, but using the eco-spirit system eliminates the use of glass bottles saving 30 grams of emissions for every cocktail made.”

So what is next in the summer pipeline for Mr Brightside? A new line-up of food and cocktails, a Halloween-themed party, sponsored by Veuve Clicquot Champagne, and more leading up to Xmas. An expansion into other parts of the country hasn’t been ruled out, nor have new venues in Christchurch.

Jeremy says you will have to watch this space closely.

When asked if The Killers were scheduled in for a cheeky after-show beverage at the bar following their local performance this month, Jeremy said, “I wouldn’t be able to tell you if they were! You’ll just have to come and see for yourself.”

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PITCH PERFECT AT HAGLEY OVAL

WORDS Kim Newth PHOTOS Joshua Brosnahan

Few people know the unique character of the wicket block at Hagley Oval better than Rupert Bool, who helped build the ground in 2012 and has had a decade of experience managing the turf there. Getting the pitch at its best is a big responsibility, particularly for big international games, like the BLACKCAPS vs India ODI coming up at the end of November.

“You know there will be millions of people watching all around the world, so there is that pressure to prepare the pitch to the highest standard possible for the players, to ensure it’ll be a good game,” Rupert says. “It’s the preparation you’re putting in two to three months beforehand that makes a good pitch.”

This month (October) sees the start of the T20 international tri-series, with Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Pakistan batting it out at Hagley through to the final on 14 October. Hagley Oval is also hosting men’s and women’s domestic competitions this summer.

Whether it’s Canterbury domestic cricket or an international game, Rupert says the focus of the grounds team is always on producing a high-quality surface. It’s a constant and complex business getting good grass cover in the right condition at the right time. “You’re always doing different things: managing moisture, applying fertiliser, grooming the grass, and rolling. It’s a cumulative process that involves a lot of effort and attention to detail.”

Rupert grew up in Rangiora and went to high school at Christchurch Boys’, honing his

love for cricket along the way. He got his start in turf management as a casual helper during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln in 2000. “I knew I was a rubbish cricketer, but I wanted to be involved in the sport. The experience at Lincoln really sparked my interest in turf management, so I then went straight into a three-year apprenticeship with New Zealand Cricket.”

Before returning to Christchurch in 2012, Rupert worked at the cricket ground Seddon Park in Hamilton. His career in grounds management now spans 20 years. A satisfying career highlight earlier this year was managing the turf at Hagley Oval for the 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, the same tournament that originally kicked off his interest in the field in 2000.

Rupert says the wicket block at Hagley Oval is exceptionally well built and rates the quality of the playing surface and outfields as world-class. Hagley Oval has received accolades for the quality of its pitch, acknowledged over the past decade at NZ Cricket turf management awards.

The block’s 11 cricket pitches are made from Kakanui clay, covered with ryegrass … and not any old ryegrass either. “It’s a type of ryegrass (Spartacus) that’s bred for sports turf. It’s grown from very high-end seed that we’re lucky to have available in New Zealand.”

Having served at Hagley Oval for 10 years, Rupert has recently stepped into a broader role as Hagley Park Manager, with part of the role mentoring young up-and-comers starting their own sports turf careers.

For tickets to the 2022/23 summer of cricket, go to tickets.nzc.nz

FAST5 IS BACK!

World Netball and Netball New Zealand have announced that the FAST5 Netball World Series is returning to the international calendar, with New Zealand hosting the fast-paced tournament for the next three years, with Christchurch centre stage.

FAST5 netball is a modified version of the game featuring multiple-point shots, doublepoint power plays, five players-a-side, and shortened quarters. It can be more dynamic, as it features a few rule changes, and there are typically a lot of rolling subs due to the speed of the game and the area players need to cover.

Our Kiwi teams have carved a commanding legacy, winning the inaugural FAST5 Netball World Series in 2009 and holding the title seven times.

New Zealand last hosted the tournament in 2014 in Auckland, and this time around, six of the world’s top-ranked teams will play the condensed version of the game from 5-6 November in Ōtautahi at the Christchurch Arena. New Zealand is to host the tournament for the next three years, and this agreement will see Christchurch as the host city for 2023.

Speaking on the announcement, World Netball CEO Clare Briegal said, “New Zealanders are some of the most passionate and knowledgeable netball fans in the world, and I feel it’s fitting to see our fun, festive tournament return to New Zealand at this time.”

“The FAST5 Netball World Series has had incredible success and a strong following, and we’re looking forward to seeing that growth continue over the next three editions.”

Jennie Wyllie, Netball New Zealand’s chief executive, said they were thrilled to be hosting the FAST5 Netball World Series and were looking forward to welcoming some of the game’s best international players to New Zealand.

“We’re really excited to be hosting this fast-paced tournament again – it is a real celebration of netball, on and off the court. Due to Covid-19, there have been challenges with delivering netball recently, so what better way to welcome the return of FAST5 athletes than by hosting this event and welcoming the world’s best netballers to our shores,” she said

In another significant move, the FAST5 tournament will take the opportunity to increase its reach and include male exhibition matches on the schedule.

“This is another opportunity to showcase men’s netball on the international stage and also highlight the strength of our youth teams, utilising this condensed version of netball,” Jennie said.

Jane Watson, business owner, new mother, and international netballer, has recently been named in the ’22 and ’23 squad for Canterbury’s team, the Trident Homes Tactix. She is excited for the return of FAST5 to Christchurch and her own comeback to the sport.

“I cannot wait to be playing netball again. I’ve been slowly working my way back into the game after the birth of my daughter, Tia. Having this break has ignited a wee fire in me, which is so exciting. It’s going to be a challenge to get back, but I’m up for it”.

Jane encourages Ōtautahi to get out and support the girls in the FAST5 series. “It promises to be an awesome spectacle!”

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DESTINATION

The surge towards summer

Avenues is bringing you here, there, and everywhere! Whether you’re interested in an intrepid adventure with the alps at your door, a weekend excursion with art, food, and culture, or simply leaving it all behind for a dose of tropical vitamin D, we give you plenty to write home about. Destination: relaxation.

ABOVE Ōpuke Thermal Pools are world-class. Using solar-generated power to heat their pools and tubs, their exquisite spa offerings are tailored wellness for the modern patron. Make sure you order a vino or two at the swim-up bar (yes, we did, and it’s amazing).

HELLO, HANMER!

Hanmer Springs Hotel is a premium conference and event venue located in the heart of the picturesque alpine village. No matter the occasion, your vision will come to life. Indoor and outdoor options will take your guests’ breath away. Expect fantastic facilities, world-class natural surroundings, and exceptional service. Countless events, from conferences to weddings, have come to life at Hanmer Springs Hotel. Combine superb facilities, catering, décor, and AV services with your personal taste. Enquire today to see what they have to offer. cpghotels.com

An easy 30-minute stroll into the Hanmer Heritage Forest, Forest Amble Walk is a cornucopia of whimsical carved wooden creatures. Take the kids or grandkids and search for the big friendly giant, an orangutan, a tuatara, and more. Best of all, it’s less than a five minute drive from the Hanmer Springs village and is free for all to enjoy.

Tait Gallery has a superb display of international and local art, as well as a collection of exquisite modern and antique jewellery, ceramics, sculptures, pottery and glass. Local artists such as Alethea Roche and Michelle Green and Kaikōura’s Jane Riley are but a few of those currently exhibiting works. This Conical Hill Road gallery is open every day (apart from Wednesday) from 10am. The gallery can also be open by appointment. Tell them Avenues sent you. taitgallery.co.nz

Hanmer Springs Attractions is North Canterbury’s foremost adventure tourism provider, offering a range of action-packed outdoor adventures only 90 minutes from Christchurch! With jet boating, bungy jumping, river rafting, quad bike and buggy treks, clay target shooting, and paintball on offer, Hanmer Springs Attractions’ products are perfect for all ages and adventure levels. The activities are also popular for corporate and group functions – it’s the perfect day of fun for an end-of-year event, with the team organising bespoke itineraries, including catering.

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THRILLS

ARTISANS

ENCOUNTER

Mid Canterbury’s magic

Avenues editor Joshua Brosnahan recently discovered you don’t have to travel far to experience an entirely different side of the region. Here are but a few of the myriad of adventures you could have in your own visit to magical Mid Canterbury. You’ll go for the adventure and stay for the people.

A LITTLE BIT IRISH

The centre of Methven holds a true Irish gem – The Dubliner. Housed in the former post office for the town, The Dubliner offers quintessential Irish hospitality in the form of exceptionally good food, cold pints, and a warm fire. Make sure you order the Murphy’s Stout Pie, and if you’re feeling festive, the whiskey tasting flight could be up your alley. dubliner.co.nz

JET SETTING

Burning an impressive one litre of fuel per minute, Discovery Jet is bound to get your adrenaline pumping. In between the rip-roaring twist and turns, you’ll have an uninterrupted view of the Southern Alps. Owner and operator Blair Grice is the king of hilarious yarns – he knows the Rakaia River in and out, and his expertly smooth handling of his jet meant we didn’t even get wet! discoveryjet.co.nz

BANDITS, RIDE!

Not far from the banks of the Rakaia is Dirt Bandits. Ride shotgun through various circuits on the 330-hectare grazing farm on one of the Can-Am Maverick X3s. You simply cannot visit Methven without trying out Dirt Bandits! Business partners Jane and Pete will have you on the edge of your seat in the best kind of way. Check out their newly expanded event space!

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QUICKDRAW

If you have a penchant for clay shooting, archery or more – Newzengland is the destination for you. Neil and Sandra, along with trusted pooch and clay bird expert Teddy, have carved out a niche experience in the most idyllic of settings. You’re in good hands with Neil, an expert in his field, so you’ll have a safe, exhilarating, and enjoyable experience. Knife throwing coming soon!

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RESIDE IN STYLE

Nigel and Myriam are the hosts at Red Cottages, Staveley. Quite literally, with Mt Somers at your doorstep, you’ll reside in one of two cottages that Myriam, a trained joiner, has crafted herself. The dual outdoor baths mean you will have a view of the stars as you soak, and their hospitality is unmatched. It is the place to stay. redcottages.nz

TO THE SKIES

Talk about a view! 9500 feet in the air, you have a serene, uninterrupted panoramic of the Canterbury Plains for up to four hours, thanks to Adventure Balloons. Graeme and Michaela have you in safe hands – Graeme’s countless hours of experience here and abroad will have you at ease. Did I mention there’s a complimentary glass of bubbles back on land? Up, up and away!

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For more Mid Canterbury gems, head to midcanterburynz.com

The mystique of Marlborough

Ahhh, summer in Marlborough! Take in all of the breathtaking vistas, sunny blue skies, and starry nights on your next visit. The mystique of the glistening Marlborough Sounds and the rows of vines that fill the region will absolutely make your summer.

OPEN CELLAR DOORS

With multiple wineries in and around Blenheim, all you need is a plan, a map, and a hankering for grapes (of the bottled variety). The wine tour’s knowledgeable local guides take care of the logistics for you, collecting you from your accommodation, sorting lunch bookings, and getting you home safely at the end of the day. Check out Explore Marlborough’s great self-guided cycle options. exploremarlborough.co.nz

SWEET AS!

While in the heart of the wine trail, you’ll find Makana Confections – the perfect accompaniment of luxury confectionery. From classics like truffles and fruit jellies to artisan offerings of biscotti and brittles, you’ll find yourself indulging in some of the best treats in the region. Makana’s hand-crafted creations are made with fresh, natural ingredients. We love the Macadamia Butter Toffee Crunch! makana.co.nz

COLOUR AND COUNTRY

Inspired by a quote from Gertrude Jekyll that “a garden should curtsy to the house”, Barewood, in the spectacular Awatere Valley, is a constantly-evolving artwork of inspired plant and colour combinations. Recognised as a six-star Garden of International Significance by the New Zealand Gardens Trust, this large, semi-formal country garden roams across four acres, perfectly framing the 100-year-old homestead in the heart of Barewood. barewoodgarden.co.nz

HERALDING HERITAGE

Built by passionate aviation enthusiasts and located close to Blenheim’s city centre, Omaka’s museum of aviation shares the stories of the men and women behind the machines. Experience Sir Peter Jackson’s collection of World War 1 artefacts to a range of aircraft from World War Two. Dangerous Skies and Knights of the Sky are the creative wonderments of WingNut Films and Wētā Workshop. Psst: the museum shop makes fantastic coffee! omaka.org.nz

GET YOUR CAMP ON

Now is the perfect time to resurrect the ol’ camping gear and soak up some of Marlborough’s ideal summer climate with the family. There are options for all, whether you are equipped with a campervan or tent. The region’s facilities range from DOC campsites to holiday parks – Queen Charlotte Track is a must-visit; The Gibbons family run Wilderness Guides and are the first port of call when experiencing the coastal track. wildernessguidesnz.com

AUTHENTIC FOOD

Harvest is a celebration of authentic Marlborough hospitality. There are multiple dining rooms, an expansive garden deck, and even dappled shade in the garden for vino in the sun. Make sure you experience the Mibrasa Charcoal oven – often used in Michelin star restaurants; this gives another dimension to the language of gastronomy. Head chef Toby Stewart ensures seasonal, local produce is used, as well as sustainable practices are used where possible. Our recommendation is the ViaVio A2 Burrata. harvestrestaurant.co.nz

For more Marlborough magic, head to marlboroughnz.com

Rebirth of cool

Behind the gorgeous old building façades, tucked into nooks and neighbourhoods all over the city, you’ll find new and popular hotspots with a distinctly Dunedin edge. Local flavours and products are the heroes here, housed in the city’s heritage while giving it new life. Embrace the spring vibe and explore the old with the new in Aotearoa’s most historic city.

THE RETRO FIT

Whether it’s buildings, dining, or fashion, Dunedin’s experiencing a retro renaissance. Finders Keepers Boutique sells colourful, pre-loved vintage clothing and quirky jewellery and Two Squirrels Vintage is an artfully curated emporium of yesteryear clothing and treasures. The city’s gothic revival isn’t just architectural; Dangerfield fits the classic Dunedin aesthetic while making you nostalgic for your goth days. Find the perfect outfit to wear to the shows and performances of the Dunedin Arts Festival (12–24 October).

SPRING WATERING HOLES

Dunedin’s vintage vibes continue at Maggies. This café, bar, and arcade (barcade?) offers you a chance to relive those video game days from the nineties while enjoying a pint. Kindred is your go-to for floral tonics and cocktails, while Woof! has a stylish plant room which provides a spring feeling without the need to go out doors, the perfect setting for enjoying a wine and classic 1970s cheese ball. Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival (28–29 October) season is here, bringing outdoor vibes while under the roof at the Forsyth Barr Stadium, along with plenty of tasty brews to sample.

AL FRESCO FEASTING

It’s picnic season, so take it to go or dine outdoors to make the most of the weather. Go beachside at the Long Dog Café, followed by a dip in the Hot Salt Water Pool. Patti’s and Cream The Diner serves burgers and handmade ice cream perfect for taking away to enjoy in the sun, while Arc Brewing Co, housed in a former hotel, is the perfect spot for a drawn-out sunset beer. On a Saturday afternoon, visit the Mornington Park Cable Car display with a takeaway from Grid Coffee Roasters, which can be found in a repurposed cable car terminal building.

THE LANE WITH NO NAME

Tucked down a Melbourne-esque laneway in Dunedin’s Bond Quarter is No Name Alley. This unassuming, street art-adorned avenue is quickly becoming a destination for those in the know. Grab a table outside and order a craft beer and pizza at Steamer Basin Brewery and Taproom. Stop by Wild Dispensary, a modern apothecary specialising in herbal remedies foraged from the Otago countryside and early next year, award-winning No.8 Distillery moves to the neighbourhood, bringing their locally-crafted gins and spirits.

Resorts to relish in Fiji

Looking to resort it up this summer? Avenues has picked out some of the best resorts on the Fiji islands, so you can see summer arrive in style.

Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, Fiji, has Fijian Nights twice a week, where guests can experience the traditional Fijian Lovo (earth oven cooking) and the Fijian Meke dance and singing. Take a hike and explore Tokoriki Island with a picnic basket with grazing goodies from the kitchen or experience an exhilarating jet ski safari over the crystalline waters.

Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort is where you can experience island coffee culture in a first for Fiji, cold brew coffee. Served with a slice of lemon and tonic water, this refreshing coffee is best to kick start anyone’s day. Known to accommodate multi-generation travellers, they have spacious rooms and food and beverage options.

Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay is the only mainland resort offering adults-only overwater accommodation. These exclusive facilities offer couples holiday experiences and memories to

last a lifetime. Enjoy cocktails and light bites by the sunset infinity pool, with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Momi Bay.

For families travelling together, maybe try a game of rugby, soccer, or tennis, all of which are popular outdoor sports in Fiji. Relax and rejuvenate at Quan Spa while the kids play and mingle with new friends at the Turtles Kids’ Club.

Sheraton Denarau Villas is ideal for longer stays and small groups. It’s perfect for reunions, celebrations, and retreat getaways in the selfcontained two or three-bedroom villas. Swim in Denarau’s only lagoon-style swimming pool, and enjoy treats at the deli shop by the infinity pool.

Book a tour to explore the unique attractions around Nadi, or stay close and experience the variety of dining and entertainment options at the Port Denarau Marina, just five minutes away from the hotel.

Find yourself in Fiji: marriott.com/en/destinations/fiji.mi

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 picturesque Nadi Bay. Wet Edge has a swim-up bar and restaurant that offers you delicious light lunch or casual dinner option on the deck.

For reservations call +679.675.999 or +679.910.3900 or visit Marriott.com/NANDS

Email: reservations.denarauvillas@sheraton.com

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Music mastery

WORDS Wendy Riley

The Jew’s-harp is an instrument that boys are particularly fond of twanging, but the music that is generally got out of it is not nice.”

The ancestor of the mouth organ, the Jew’s Harp, is one of the oldest instruments in the world. By the time European whalers, traders, and sailors brought it to Aotearoa New Zealand, the instrument had been in use in various forms throughout the settled world for millennia.

Neither a harp nor of Jewish origin, the name is believed by some to be a corruption of the French “jeu-troupe”, meaning “toy-trumpet”.

One of the most famous stories of a Jew’s Harp in European history concerns a soldier in the service of the 18th Century Prussian King Frederick the Great. On guard under the King’s window, he played the Jew’s Harp masterly and impressed Frederick, who gave him his discharge and 50 gold coins.

In 1826, a German pastry chef further “elevated a vulgar toy to the rank of a beautiful and perfect musical instrument.” Karl Eulenstein modified his instruments

and composed melodies. Playing “sixteen to twenty different harps, substituting one for the other”, he could reach four octaves. However, playing the Jew’s Harp severely damaged Eulenstein’s teeth. When his last undamaged upper tooth broke off, he turned to his guitar and music teaching for his living.

Māori had their version of the Jew’s Harp, called rōria and made of kareao (supplejack), wood, or bone. Rōria have a slender tongue and are plucked to create sound through vibration. The mouth is used to manipulate the sound and produce various resonances. Consequently, the European Jew’s Harp was popular among Māori, who were readily able to master it.

Okains Bay Museum has three Jew’s Harps in its collections. One is from the Ngāi Tahu kāika at Pā Bay, found with several items of European origin among a collection of ‘classic’ Māori material excavated there in the late 1950s. It is reflective of the period of cultural encounters that shaped the lives of Ngāi Tahu on Banks Peninsula in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.

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Summerset Prebbleton is located close to main transport links to the city and Christchurch surrounds, and for those not wanting to drive, there is a bus stop right outside. The village is also conveniently located only 500m from the local shopping area and recently opened Prebbleton Village.

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WHICH HUE

The season for outdoor entertaining is here, and this garden party look is ready to celebrate with warming bursts of citrus from Resene Tangerine and Resene Tulip Tree.

Outdoor walls and fences don’t need to be black and white. Painting a colourful garden mural is a fun way to elevate your outdoor living and bring your personality into this often-neglected area to create a space to be enjoyed.

The Ico Traders Orere Sofa from Ballantynes contrasts the bursts of colourful accessories with a picnic blanket and cushions to soften the mood for those long afternoons in the sun. This two-seater wire sofa is comfortable to sit on with or without cushions. Before powder coating, each wire has been sprayed with a special fluoropolymer PVDF base to ensure durability and rust resistance so that they can be used both indoors and in sheltered outdoor areas.

The Celia Linen Cushion Cover by Città Design features a gestural hand-painted depiction of a summer’s day spent lying in the sun surrounded by the gentle lull of the wind and buzz of honey bees. The colours in this pretty pattern are key to connecting the orange, yellow, and green elements within the space.

Stools really are cool, and this Martino Gamper Circus Stool is a modern design classic available in a wide range of colours, built with outdoor durability in mind. Here, used as a side table, this playful yellow creates a bold contrast with the tangerine walls and accessories in this vibrant picnic setting.

The Qeeboo Rabbit chairs put the “fun” in functionality. Both whimsical and stylish, the rabbit is a symbol of love and fertility. This playful outdoor scene also includes Qeeboo Rabbit doorstoppers in yellow and a tangerine velvet finish to form a family and complement the bold citrus colour palette.

Ico Traders Orere Sofa, Qeeboo Rabbit XS Bookend Velvet Finish Orange, Qeeboo Rabbit XS Doorstopper Yellow, Bronte Harlequin Saffron Lambswool Throw, Città Design Celia Linen Cushion Cover, and Città Design Velvet Cushion Cover Custard from Ballantynes; Qeeboo Rabbit Chair in Black White from Nextdore; Cast Water Glasses Amber, Arnold Circus Stool Yellow from Infinite Definite; Resene Tangerine and Resene Tulip Tree from Resene ColorShops.

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A spring reboot

Lynette McFadden

Business Owner & Mentor, Harcourts gold @lynette_mcfadden

Idon’t think there’s any city in the world that celebrates spring as beautifully as our own. There’s a reason Christchurch is referred to as the ‘Garden City’, and a drive down Harper Avenue or a quick glimpse of the blossom trees around Hagley Park merely confirms this.

It seems the city forefathers really looked to the future when they planted such incredible specimens way back in 1936 on Arbor Day.

These and the massive drifts of spring bulbs evident throughout our parks and gardens rival some of the plantings I’ve seen overseas, including Japan with its blossom and the Netherlands with its bulbs. Remember that both these countries have international reputations for their displays. Tourists and locals alike are in a constant state of rapture because of our botanical treasures.

But I don’t want to sound like someone delivering a ‘20 things to do in spring’ article, preferring instead to think about the two or three things I intend to do now that the weather’s warming up and the spring property market’s about to launch. It’s been a long, unsettled winter, and it’s a relief to come into the warmer months.

Most importantly, I want to spring clean everything!

In my environment at work, it’s time to repaint areas that need refreshing, reupholster chairs, give the outside a spruce-

up and get rid of the mountains of extra stuff that’s found its way into nooks and crannies you never knew existed. I’m giving fair warning to everyone: if it’s past its best, it’s past its time. Then it’s going to be our home’s turn. Having recently read a rather brutal book on clutter busting by Brooks Palmer, I’m going to endeavour to let go of items that we don’t need. The rationale is that it’s said to be liberating given you’re less likely to be weighed down by objects you no longer use or even like and, believe it or not, all of us have things that fit this description. Duplicates – make that triplicates – of some items for that ‘just in case moment’ that never arrives, books that no one has time to read, and magazines that can now go to a new life in medical waiting rooms.

Given that I sit about as far away as possible from being a minimalist, tending instead towards hoarding, it’s likely to be a trying, if not vexing, experience.

But, as spring is all about regeneration, I’m going to embrace the idea even if I can’t follow through with all the actions.

For the rest of spring, I’m going to do what an Australian friend of mind does, and that’s to wear happy colours, floral ‘ensembles’ (her word), and no more – or make that not so much! – black.

It’s spring in the best city in the world, and after an interminable winter, it’s time for all of us to get out and enjoy life.

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A good egg

Kate Underwood, Food Editor @relishthememory @eat.newzealand

Ifind it hard to imagine a culinary world without the existence of eggs. These life-giving bundles dubbed ‘the everyday super food’ are one of those rare, cornerstone ingredients that just keep on giving. The simple fact is that an egg can begin, entirely encapsulate, or finish a meal.

We have so many delicious things to thank our (preferably free range) laying hens for. From the trivial and seductive entertainment of a runny yolk, the visual appeal of pink pickled eggs (made using beetroot), to the challenging dark hue of the Chinese Century egg – where eggs are preserved for weeks in a salt and clay mix.

I’m forever fascinated by the structural integrity of eggs. The way the white has the ability to produce foam on a whiskey sour, lift chocolate mousse to ethereal heights, and provide strength and subtlety to the perfect pavlova. Inside lies the yolk, the gooey, unctuous pocket of gold. A vibrant bundle that delivers richness, colour, and viscosity to hollandaise, mayonnaise, lemon curd, custard, crème brûlée, and traditional carbonara.

My go-to eggs are jammy. Boiled for approximately six minutes (medium-sized) and then plunged into cold water, resulting in a soft yolk that is jiggly and luscious, held together by a taut white exterior. I like them on toast, sprinkled with sea salt flakes, draped with an anchovy, a dollop of chilli oil, or a blob of Kewpie mayo. I love how the slightly loose yellow centre creates a sauce of its own, leaving a puddle to be mopped up. Ramen eggs are another favourite, highly seasoned

umami bombs that sit overnight in a sweet soy liquid with vinegar and spices.

I often crave the luxurious swirl of a well-seasoned scramble, cooked quickly yet patiently, by pulling the eggs towards the centre of the pan and repeating ’til *just* set. To be eaten swiftly, before they overcook, cool down or congeal. But regardless of the time of day, when I eat eggs, I almost always feel good.

Nutritionally eggs are an excellent (and affordable) protein source, containing vitamins A, B, D, and E, alongside minerals from amino acids, sodium, iodine, selenium, and calcium to omega-3 fats and antioxidants. It’s this diverse nutrient offering and combination that makes eggs so unique, and it would require lots of different foods to gain the same nutrient cocktail.

Eggs are ubiquitous in brunch, proven by their compulsory presence on menus and the obsession with a certain dish involving eggs on eggs. The beloved Eggs Benedict, where poached eggs are smothered in a buttery egg yolk sauce cooked gently over heat until thick and creamy. Controversial, maybe, but I don’t always love an eggs bene. I often find it too much, too rich, and dare I say, too eggy.

However, the power to sway me lies in the hollandaise, one that leverages enough acidity to balance out the butter and the yolk. I appreciate when there is plenty of lemon or vinegar and have enjoyed versions involving chipotle, tarragon, the nutty burnt butter, and even one infused with espresso. After many bene attempts, I’ve learnt it helps to order hollandaise on the side, to control the richness you endure.

Eggs with a difference

There’s no denying the allure and delight of perfectly cooked eggs on toast. It’s the literal bread and butter for the brunch trade of most cafés. But in the name of research, our food editor Kate Underwood was determined to scour the city for egg dishes offering something a little different.

HELLO SUNDAY

WESTEND STORIES

NICHE EATERY

If there’s shakshuka on a menu, I’m ordering it. At Hello Sunday, it’s served in a sizeable cast iron pan with tomatoes, capsicum, onion, and eggs nestled within. The generous portion is scattered with marinated feta, almonds, and Egyptian dukkah, alongside housemade flatbreads ready to be ripped and dipped to mop up gooey yolks and unctuous sauce. This quirky brunch spot has been a city go-to for years, with its loud, lively atmosphere housing different spaces to exist. The plentiful, crowd-pleasing menu involves brioche French toast and a popular braised beef cheek hash. On a balmy spring day, it’s worth sitting out back in the private courtyard for some al fresco dining and a side of sun with your eggs.

Blink, and you could easily miss Westend Stories. Just a step and a hop from the Avon, the green oasis is a favoured central city lunch spot for visitors and office workers upstairs. It was the smoked salmon bruschetta that secured my stomach real estate, essentially a poached egg on sourdough supported by cold smoked salmon, beetroot hummus, avocado, tamari sunflower seeds, and a welcomingly tangy salsa verde. Inside the large modern space are people from all walks of life, some sipping espresso martinis, others ordering smoked cheese truffle burgers or fried cauliflower tacos. Like me, you’ll leave satisfied and enticed by the lush-looking treats, hopefully with a slice of hazelnut chocolate torte (gf) on hand to devour later.

Just a stone’s throw from Sumner beach is Niche, an eatery for all, where delicious food and relaxed seaside vibes abound. Tempted by ‘The Indecisive’, aka the big breakfast, the chilli scramble with potato rosti and Calabrian sausage, I was eventually swayed by a dish called ‘Planted’. A celebration of poached eggs and vegetables draped in a Kolkata-style coconut curry sauce. Tasty, fragrant, and nourishing, it is livened up the roasted cauliflower, mushrooms, spinach, and crunchy jeera papad or cumin pappadom on the side. There’s something here for every appetite and all the Allpress coffee you desire. I love that you can order a pancake stack with a choice of toppings, but next time I’m going back for the housemade pies.

Unit 18/42 Marriner Street, Sumner @niche.coffee.eatery

6 Elgin Street, Sydenham @hellosundaycafe

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277 Manchester Street

@childsister__

Forever drawn to the most obscure or unique sounding item on a menu, it takes a special dish to secure a repeat order from my curious appetite. The Kimchi Rice Omelette from Child Sister gets me every time. Served dramatically sizzling on a hot plate, the moat of fluffy eggs is topped with a mountain of spicy, vivid red, kimchi-spiked rice mixed with pork belly slices (or mushrooms), showered in Grana Padano, and finished with a blob of Kewpie

mayo. It’s flavour-forward, satiating, and evident by the number of people eating it all around you – extremely delicious. Since joining the Christchurch dining scene, Child Sister has won appetites and loyal friends, taking out café of the year in 2021. Conveniently located on Manchester Street across from the famous Margaret Mahy playground, the industrial, open-air space makes it a hot spot for mums with prams, family gatherings (they take

bookings for groups) or work meetings. With strong brews from Lyttelton Coffee Co, the cabinet offers loaded sandwiches and treats I always want, like lolly cake and Basque cheesecake. The menu is influenced by Korean ingredients, including dishes like gochujang meatballs and a kimchi cheese toastie. I’ve spent many hours tapping away at my laptop here and can tell you that someone will always order the fried chicken and often honey butter waffle fries.

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BAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO-GO

GREAT DANE

The pastries at Copenhagen Bakery are something else. Take this humble custard Danish, for example. Delicate yet toothsome flaky puff pastry holds the perfect amount of custard; a light slather of icing adds a subtle and interesting note of marzipan. The Danishes are also available with fruit toppings. Copenhagen Bakery sits proudly on Harewood Road; it’s hard to miss.

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CAKED

The Cake Eating Co has the philosophy that a premium cake requires premium ingredients, like free-range eggs and NZ butter, Tongan vanilla beans, and quality chocolates. They are fresh baked and soaked in syrups and alcohols for flavour, then filled with a range of handmade curds, buttercreams, compotes, and mousses. Each tier can be a different flavour, from unique to classic.

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BORED EMMA

Bored Emma cheesecakes are far from boring. Her cheesecakes change with the seasons and take on the flavours of the locations around them, with Emma even scouring Banks Peninsula for unique ingredients. This means unique creations like damson and gin, hawthorns and juniper, whiskey and grapefruit, sage and walnut, and even Central Otago thyme and rosemary grace the menu.

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CANAPÉ THE DAY

Celebrate our region being on show and be the favourite guest when you turn up with this Crisp and Vale box – Show Case. Pictured is The Picnic, a delightful collection of canapés perfect for any event or occasion: a housewarming, your Race Day nibbles, a trip to the beach, an engagement, and the list goes on. You can also build a bespoke Show Case by choosing from a range online. This is fancy fare without the fuss, and it’s sure to step up your ‘bring a plate’ game.

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Build your perfect cheeseboard

With summer fast approaching, our days are becoming longer, and sunshine and outdoor entertaining are just around the corner. Our friends at Barrys Bay have shared a few tips with us on how to build the perfect cheeseboard – filled with a range of textures, ages, and flavour profiles.

Something mild

Not everyone loves a strong cheese, so try including a cheese that is approachable, like Barrys Bay Havarti. This cheese is extremely smooth and milky sweet.

A blue

Not for the faint-hearted – give your guests

a cheese powerhouse! We love Barrys Bay Peninsula Blue for its big flavour, finished with a hint of sweetness. Try this with honeycomb or a ginger biscuit, and you will not be disappointed.

Platter with punch

We eat with our eyes, so you always want your cheeseboard to look striking. Use a range of colours and textures to draw people’s attention. We love Barrys Bay Wood Smoke for the rich, rustic orange colour and the Peppered Havarti for the great texture! Both are very punchy on a platter.

Hard and mature

For those that do enjoy big flavours, choose an aged cheese like Barrys Bay Aged Gouda or Rinded Cheddar. Keep an eye out for little cheese crystals, a good sign of a well-aged cheese!

Nutty and fruity

Choose a cheese with a distinctive flavour that is not overpowering. We love Barrys Bay Maasdam, which is smooth and nutty. Pairs perfectly with a nice Sauvignon Blanc on a summer’s day.

Accompaniments

• Crusty bread, crackers, and nuts. Or a charcuterie of prosciutto and salami.

• Try something sweet like honeycomb, chocolate, or fruit paste, after dinner.

• Olives and gherkins add some briny acidity to balance rich, creamy cheese.

• Fresh fruit like grapes, apples, and pears or dried fruit – apricots, figs, and dates.

A SEASON FOR NEW LEEVES

The past year has been quite the journey for Red Eight at Portstone, so it is fitting to introduce a new name for the café, Leeves at Portstone.

Owner Stephanie, who started the original Red Eight in Kaiapoi, chose the new name to reflect the current location at 465 Ferry Road’s Portstone Garden Centre. She describes this as a “fresh approach” for the café.

“Leeves ties in with the garden centre and is also a play on words, as it’s also a nod to my surname, Reeves!”

The café’s cabinet is one of the best in town, with all food being made on-site using fresh, quality ingredients. This shows in the delicious flavours and presentation.

She also muses on Leeve’s signature dish and states that a “café is judged on its Eggs Benedict”.

“Ours really is special. Agria potato rosti, which is deep-fried and crunchy, with two perfectly poached eggs, hollandaise sauce made in-house, with crunchy seeds, and topped with the choice of mānuka-smoked freedom farmed bacon from Peter Timbs,

mushrooms sautéed with our pesto and wilted baby spinach, or Akaroa Salmon’s hot mānuka-smoked salmon.”

For a dose of fun and whimsy, there is ‘Fancy Pants Fridays’ at Leeves. This is where Steph and the team really turn on the fancy! The Facebook page announces on Thursday evenings what the four to five extra treats will be, and then from 9am, the deliciousness emerges from the kitchen.

“It could be freshly cooked doughnuts, topped with Italian meringue and chocolate pastry crème, or cinnamon buns with cream cheese frosting. Our canelé – a delicious French custard patisserie treat – has been popular, and our sponge drops create quite a stir!”

Leeves locale is enviable, with its lush greenery to sit amongst. The outdoor seating area is tranquil and currently perfumed by all the Daphne plants. You can sit in the sunshine or shade and bring your four-legged friends.

Leeves is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 3.30pm, and weekends from 9am to 4pm.

Minimal fuss maximum lush.

CREATE your own antipasto. EXPLORE the gardens. RELAX with a bottle from the cellar.

BY ASH

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Brosnahan

Inever wanted the traditional flower shop. I wanted to bring my flowers to people, with a real focus on sustainable floristry and doing things differently, so a flower truck it was! Randy was listed for $500, with a tow bar, a healthy-looking body and engine coupled with a warrant and registration. I simply couldn’t go past him.

I told the seller I couldn’t beat the other offers on the table. This didn’t sit well with the lovely man. In the conversation we had the night prior, I’d told him what I planned for this wee beaut of a panel van, and he really wanted to see this idea come to fruition. Kindness cannot be understated. He insisted I have the car for free! I couldn’t believe it. My business idea was going to come together, and Randy was going to get a whole new life as the Rogue Florals flower truck!

The back was empty but had so much useful space. Matt and Dan’s Camper Vans understood my vision and created the perfect pull-out flower stand. Now that Randy is finally ready for markets, we are inseparable. The best part is being able to work with my family and show my brother Liam the tips and tricks of floristry.

It must have been the car to have because while the wives are grabbing the flowers, the husbands are walking around Randy telling me about how they used to have one.

Astley and bubbles

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

Many of you will be getting ready for Cup and Show week in an appropriately Cup and Show week-way, perhaps by getting a spray tan or putting on something that shows your midriff. Knock yourselves out. Sure, I’ve had my fair share of dancing on the tables, but these days if I have a wine too many, I’m more likely to tidy up the laundry or do some gardening while listening to Fur Patrol or Rick Astley. Of course, being in the house bus with no garden and a pantry the size of a shoebox, that isn’t really an option, except for the Fur Patrol and Rick Astley.

One Cup Day several years ago, a group of us planned to meet at the track for a “day on the lawn”, but I couldn’t get a taxi. So, I sat in the garden with a bottle of Lindauer, and after two glasses and no lunch, I texted that I couldn’t make it. I then proceeded to weed the vege garden. Rob got home from work to a fabulous-looking garden and strains of Never Gonna Give You Up belting out around the neighbourhood.

It is a special time for me in one way, though. Our first baby was due on Show Day 1998, but she arrived slightly early on 6 November, encouraged to join us by the fireworks she would’ve heard the evening before.

Not wanting to appear a complete curmudgeon, Cup and Show week does herald in fresh energy, a sense that summer is almost here, and there’s no doubt it’s great for the local economy.

Finally, a word of advice for those who like a flutter or two – bet on the horse that has a poo just before the race; it’ll be lighter and run faster.

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HOON HAY Patricia

“Since I was about six, they put me in dresses. I just didn’t want to get out of them, that’s all. Yes, my cousins dressed me up, and I enjoyed it.

“It’s interesting when you look back on life because, as I say, I’m 80 now. I’ve been in and out over the years. Sydney, I lived as a woman there for so many months. I’ve done it all my life. But when I was 79, I said, ‘oh well, that’s enough of this’. So that’s where I’m at.

“The only thing I kind of regret, and I do regret it, because I like being honest. It’s too hard telling lies. But when I married my wife 54 years ago, I didn’t tell her I had a problem. It took a couple of years to get it out of me. She said, ‘what the hell’s the matter with you?’ I said, ‘I just want to put on a dress. But of course, if I had told you that before, would you have married me?’

But we have never been so much in love, and life is rolling on. She loves me as I am, and that’s terrific.

“I had my first perm yesterday, and for my 80th birthday, my wife bought me a wedding band, so that was nice. It took me two months [and I had] to be patient, but now I’ve got my driver’s license in the name of Patricia Hales. I’ve got my IDs. Right, I’m all organised.

“I’ve got a few projects. Of course, paint’s a new one at $4 a litre. People come along, bring their paint in; out it goes, and everybody wins. You see what I mean? I love it.

“And, of course, my library’s whistling along. Yes. Four or five years now. So that’s good. It’s a service. We got them all free. That gives me a lift. Everybody wins. Everybody has to win. Beautiful. And I meet all sorts, which is lovely.”

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With increasing demand for larger, premium homes, Burlington Lifestyle Village’s Regal houses will soon be available. At 220m2, these spacious homes are larger than most seen in retirement villages and have a wide range of luxurious features. These houses are currently under construction and will be available for occupation shortly.

The village has a full spectrum of care including a standalone resthome/hospital care facility, dementia centre and serviced apartments. The new Pavilion also includes a movie theatre, heated indoor swimming pool and spa, wellness centre, bakery, bar, restaurant, library, cafe and more.

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