HBT - Hastings Havelock North Christmas Catalogue 2017

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Around the world there are many variations on the Christmas theme and traditions vary from country to country. Here in New Zealand, where the festive season is celebrated in summer, it’s usually about enjoying time together with family and friends barbeques, the beach, pavlova with kiwifruit and keeping cool!

But what is the real meaning of Christmas? Is it the gift fts t under the tree, the fairy lights in the windows, the cards in the mail, roast turkey dinners with family and friends or shouts of “Merry ry Christmas” to all those we meet? Is this really Christmas?

Christmas should be a season of great joy. It is a time of special religious significance for those who wish to observe it as such and if you include some aspect of this to your festive approach, a nativity display for example, it can add to everyone’s understanding of what the celebration is for. And the same could be said for including the singing of Christmas Carols as a way of remembering the real meaning of Christmas.

More importantly, it should be a time to share with others. Extend hospitality, renew friendships, strengthen the bonds that bring you together and make the focus on spending time with your loved ones. If you have the opportunity to extend that to those who are less able than yourself then that is possibly the true spirit of the festive season – the giving and sharing of oneself.

Whatever Christmas has in store for you enjoy the simple pleasures in life, fill it with fun and lots of helpings of laughter and may life’s blessings reward you.

ith its wide spacious boulevards, central plaza fountain and leisure areas, Hastings City continues to be a haven of urban cool within the fabulous rural heartland of Hawke’s Bay. Interesting art works, beautiful hanging baskets and leafy trees make Hastings a really enjoyable environment for shopping. An abundance of great cafés add a relaxed and sociable vibe. Hastings welcomes everyone with affordable parking, plenty of smiles and outstanding customer service.

Hastings City is the heart of Christmas so if you need to find the spirit come and soak it in.

Santa’s Wonderland provides a fantasy paradise of over 100 Christmas trees and decorations to delight all the family. Open from 10am until 4pm Monday to Saturday from November 27th until December 23rd, Santa will be taking a break from the North Pole to delight the kids of Hastings, get their present lists and have pictures taken.

Children of all ages will be amazed by the Christmas tree forest they walk through to find Santa on his throne. Colouring competitions, the elves workshop and gingerbread kitchen will keep the kids in Christmas heaven. Stroll the streets to view the Christmas trees on the footpaths decorated by each business for you to enjoy and take pictures beside the 7metre tree beside the fountain and clock tower.

The Harcourts Hastings City Christmas Night Market is the place to be December 21st from

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3 5-9pm in the City Centre Mall beside the clock tower. This exciting market has a party atmosphere with free live entertainment including Christmas Carols and Santa of course. It also offers a great mix of delicious street food, perfect for grabbing dinner on the fly, rounding off an evening of shopping or fuelling up before a movie at the plush Focal Point Cinema.

With non-stop free entertainment, this market creates the perfect family Christmas outing. The various art and craft stalls make it ideal for discovering those unique Christmas presents for the special people in your life.

Civic Square is the home of both the Hastings City Art Gallery and the War Memorial Library both a must for visitors to the city with art and activities for every age group.

The Albert Square Park is a new addition to city offering free live music every Friday and Saturday from 11 to 2. Come chill out on the bean bag loungers, bring a lunch or even play

a game of chess on the jumbo chess set. Albert Square is the centre of funky activity in the eclectic Heretaunga Street East. This side of town offers an eclectic mix of artisan organic food and gifts with live music at the always exciting Common Room.

With its distinctive Spanish Mission architecture and great city vibe, Hastings is developing a deserved reputation as an exciting shopping destination. Bay Plaza is Hawkes Bay’s only shopping mall and is extended hours until Christmas including the newly refurbished Kmart open until midnight every day. This Christmas Hastings City retailers are giving you a chance to win with the Countdown to Christmas! Simply follow the competition on the Hastings City Facebook page and be in to win every day. For some invigorating retail therapy, take a leisurely stroll along the picturesque streets, lined with popular chain stores, unique award-winning boutique shops, fabulous cafes and exciting markets. Hastings City has it all!

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astings is the Heart of Hawkes Bay especially at Christmas. With the fabulous Harcourts Hastings City Christmas Night Market and Santa’s Wonderland, there is so much to see and do.

100 Christmas trees and decorations a must do. The Elves Workshop and Gingerbread Kitchen will be the perfect reward for the kids after all the shopping.

There will be ample opportunity to do your Christmas shopping with the abundance of chain stores and boutique shops, markets and Bay Plaza all within easy reach. Plentiful café’s offering delectable delights make it easy to refuel while hunting for the perfect gift. A festive city vibe will make for an enjoyable shopping experience.

Shopping

The Harcourts Hastings City Christmas Night Market will be a hive of activity on Thursday December 21st with kid’s activities and free live music. Brimming with diverse local vendors, with plenty of opportunity for festive mingling, gift buying, food foraging with an abundance of jolly entertainment thrown in, these markets will certainly be full of merriment and good cheer.

Countdown to Christmas

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Pop on to the Hastings City Facebook page and be in to win every day in December up to Christmas. Sunglasses, jewelry, salon vouchers and toys, there is something for everyone on your list.

All the daily winners will go in the draw to win a grand prize of over 20 gifts to make this the best Christmas ever.

Santa’s Wonderland

A kids Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Santa. Santa’s Wonderland will be a highlight in the city centre, making a trip to meet Santa and his enchanting wonderland of over

Harcourts Hastings City Christmas Night Market

Look out for the beautiful festive flags on your way into Hastings City and around the CBD, adding some eye-catching colour and charm to the streets. Our massive Christmas tree will once again take pride of place beside the fountain and the fairy lights in the trees and fountain decorations will also be in place to make the city more alluring at night and of course enhancing some our striking Spanish Mission architecture.

Look for the specially decorated Christmas trees on the Heretaunga Street footpath and chose the one you like best.

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he National Service Club has great facilities such as gaming, TAB, function room and a restaurant specialising in affordable meals.

Also available is a extensive range of low alcoholic beverages. We have a courtesy van that will pick you up and take you home. The heart of the club’s activity resides in it’s very strong adjunct structure of indoor/outdoor bowls, darts, pool, snooker, golf and a pigeon club.

The National Service Club has regular entertainment and our most popular Cnr Market St & Avenue one is karaoke with Shelly Anne every Rd, Hastings Ph 878 9582 Sunday from 5pm until 8pm.

5 TSB Carols in Cornwall Park

Entry fee $6. Under 3 free. Family $24 (2 adults, 3 kids). EFTPOS available.

This popular annual event will take place on Sunday 17th December 2017 4.30pm – 7.30pm as a perfect lead-in to the week before Christmas!

There will be an exciting line-up of talented performances including Rezpect Dance Academy, Ian Munro and Men in Black, as well as singalong carolling lead by Hawke’s Bay Orchestral Society Youth. Bring a picnic, enjoy the live music, sing some carols and get into the Festive spirit. Kids activities, pony rides, food vendors and of course Santa will be there, and much more…This event is not to be missed!

There’s so much more to see and do so make plans to get involved in the fun. Dazzling lights displays scattered along a tree-lined trail are surrounded by 500,000 sparkling fairy lights. Started in 1998 this holiday event has grown in size and popularity and offers an interactive and fun experience for young and old. The lights are turned on after dark at 9pm On New Year’s Eve Sunday 31st December gates open at the earlier time of 8pm. The fireworks display will be also be at the earlier time of 9.45pm.

Entertainment on 31 December only includes a delightfully funny mime artist, hula hoop champion Grace Raven and Classic and popular hits band Pulse.

Fiesta of Lights Saturday 16 December to Sunday 7 January

There’s a free obstacle course, giant slides, bouncies hot food, drinks and glow wands on sale.

9pm-11pm Showgrounds Hawke’s Bay Tomoana, Gate B, Karamu Road (SH2), Hastings.

More information at www.fiestaoflights.co.nz

Free parking in the showgrounds.

THE CHRISTMAS ART & CRAFT BAZAAR Our annual Christmas Bazaar is a great way to get your festive giftbuying sorted.

Each year, this hugely popular event offers hundreds of unique, handcrafted items for sale from local Hawke’s Bay artisans. It’s a great opportunity to find one-of-a-kind objects and artworks that you won’t find anywhere else...at prices that won’t break the bank!

This year, more than 70 exhibitors will be offering a wide range of gifts for sale, including artworks, homewares, baby and children’s clothing, toys, jewellery and much, much more.

The Christmas Art and Craft Bazaar will be open to the public from Tuesday 28th November until Sunday 24th December. Opening hours are Monday-Friday: 9.30 – 4.00 and Saturdays: 10.00 – 4.00. Sunday 17th December 10 – 4pm. Thursday 21st, Friday 22nd open until 7pm. Finishes Sunday 24th at 1pm.

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CHRISTMAS IN AND AROUND ST MATTHEW’S Thursday 30 November

6.30pm

Ecumenical Advent Wreath Blessing St Lukes, Havelock North

Friday 15 December

7.00pm

Carols @ Maraekakaho

Sunday 17 December

7.00pm

Nine Lessons & Carols

Wednesday 20 December

7.00pm

Carols @ Kereru

Thursday 21 December

10.15am

Final Thursday Holy Communion for 2017

Sunday 24 December

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Eucharist

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Christmas Eve ‘Christingle’ Service

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Christmas Carols

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Christ – Mass

Monday 25 December Sunday 31 December

Christmas Day 9.30am

Christ – Mass

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Eucharist & Baptism

St Matthew’s Anglican Church, cnr Lyndon Road West & King Street South Hastings For more information go to www.stmatthewshastings.org.nz or phone 06 878 9476

CHRISTMAS AT HAWKE’S BAY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Wednesday 13 December

Carol singing around the wards – meet in the Chapel at 5.30pm Friday 22 December Annual Hospital Remembrance Service 10.00am in the courtyard behind the chapel Christmas Day Monday 25 December Christmas Day Service 10.30am – Hospital Memorial Chapel

Christmas Gift Ideas For a huge range of jewellery & watch gift ideas this Christmas, visit Pascoes The Jewellers

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hristmas is the time of giving, the time of love. And nowhere embraces the love of Christmas more than Havelock North Village, New Zealand’s most beautiful suburb.

So what treasures does the Village hold for you this Christmas? Our village shops offer unique products and personal attention; we take the time to ensure you find the perfect gift for your loved ones. The gift that they will love.

The gift that they will treasure.

That friendly, helpful attitude sets the Village apart. You’ll notice it everywhere you go - from the cafes, restaurants and bars that line the side streets, to the award-winning beauty salons and boutiques that make Havelock North the Christmas capital of Hawke’s Bay. Treat yourself to a new outfit and perhaps some shoes to match? Maybe indulge in a spot of beauty therapy and a new hair style for that special day too?

Every store offers beautiful gifts you are unlikely to find elsewhere locally. Be tempted by gorgeous gold and silver bespoke jewellery, homewares, linen and beautiful decorations to adorn your tree and festive table this Christmas.

Shop for educational toys, baby gifts and luxury gifts from exclusive suppliers.

Browse the book store while searching for that perfect book, greeting cards and wrapping paper.

to relax with a coffee or wine when you have completed the Christmas planning.

And in the midst of the silly season you can escape the hassles of parking and fighting the crowds and wander around the Village, organising gifts, your Christmas menu and still have time

This Christmas take the time to consider the impact of your Christmas purchases. When you shop locally you support small businesses and put money into your local economy.

So head on out to the Village this Christmas and discover what the locals have always known. It’s an oasis of calm in the silly season. There’s nowhere you’d rather be.

For special events and promotions visit www.havelocknorthnz.com or facebook.com/lovehavelocknorth.

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Bedding and accessories, art and home décor, table and kitchen linen. New store now open just up from Farmers.

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Have fun in the sun with fashion glasses from Shattky.

Visique Shattky Optometrists 116 Russell Street, Hastings

Strawberries picked fresh daily, fresh produce for your festive celebrations now available at The Strawberry Patch, Havelock Road, Havelock North.

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Remember, you’re allowed to treat yourself at Christmas too! Original and exclusive jewellery at UNIO Goldsmith UNIO, Goldsmith & Gallery, 7 Village Court, Havelock North. 06 877 6072

Almond filled Pastry Sticks, Speculaas Dolls, Chocolate Letters, Ginger buts and much more.

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Orange & Cranberry Stuffing

his delicious rolled lamb leg roast is so easy to prepare. Follow the simple instructions to create a special occasion meal to delight your family and friends. Serve hot with your favourite roast vegetables, or warm with a selection of salads.

Prep: 25 mins Cook: 1 hour 15 mins Serves: 8-10

Ingredients • 1 x 2.5 kg Quality Mark boneless lamb leg

For the stuffing • 1 cup white breadcrumbs (approx. 3 slices bread made into crumbs) • 2 Tbsp chopped rosemary • Zest and juice of an orange • ¼ cup dried cranberries • 1 Tbsp cranberry sauce • 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped • 1 Tbsp each oil and butter • Bunch of rosemary sprigs • 10 pieces of jute twine or kitchen string

Method

Remove the meat from the fridge an hour or more before cooking so it comes up to room temperature.

Prepare the lamb to step 2 (pictured above): Place the lamb skin-side down. Look for the plumpest parts, and partially slice horizontally into them to create a flap. Lift the flap and flip it towards a gap you wish to fill, to create a more even rectangular shape.

Cover the meat with plastic wrap and pound it with a rolling pin to flatten and firm into place. Trim off any hard or fat grisly bits. Or, if using a carvery or full leg, ask your butcher to remove the bone for you.

Combine the stuffing ingredients. Place the stuffing in a strip down the middle of one side of the meat then lift the edge and roll the meat tightly as though rolling a Swiss roll, tucking in any stray pieces. Tie as shown in steps 3 and 4 pictured above.

Preheat the oven to 200°C or 180°C fan bake. Heat the oil and butter in a roasting pan and brown the lamb well on all sides. Remove from the heat, place remaining rosemary sprigs into the pan and place the roast on top. Roast for 45 minutes.

Poke a metal skewer or thin knife into the centre, count to three and then test it on the inside of your wrist.

It should feel warm - if it doesn’t, cook for another 15 minutes and try again.

Place the lamb on a warm plate and cover with foil to rest for 15 minutes before removing the string and carving.

Serve warm in thick slices with gravy, or cold in thin slices with cranberry jelly.

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• Prep time: 10 minutes • Cook time: 25 minutes • Serves: 4 minutes

Ingredients • 3 cups Arborio rice • 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock, heated • 100g pecorino cheese, grated • 1 cup white wine • Small bunch chives, chopped • Small bunch parsley, chopped • 1 onion, diced • 1 leek, diced • 4 garlic cloves, diced • 1 cup peas • 400g NZ ham off the bone, diced • Juice and zest of 1 lemon • Salt pepper • 3 tbsp olive oil

Method

Heat some olive oil in a pan and fry the onion, leek and garlic for 5 minutes, or until soft.

Add the rice and fry for 2 minutes.

Pour in the red wine and cook until evaporated. Add the heated stock one cup at a time, always stirring until it’s

all absorbed and the rice has softened.

This will take about 20 minutes.

Add the peas, ham and lemon zest and juice. Cook for a further 2 minutes.

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Jim and the team wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year 714 Karamu Road, Hastings Ph: (06) 878 2121 • www.coldrite.co.nz

Remove from heat before adding the pecorino and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.

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Kerryn and I wish you and your family a safe and Merry Christmas and a relaxing holiday break.

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he signs from a number of large retail outlets, both here and overseas, indicate that this Christmas children will be hoping that Santa brings them ‘tech’ toys and perhaps a few traditional gifts.

As technology advances exponentially so too do the options for toy manufacturers to incorporate advanced features, often along with associated apps to both entertain and educate children.

Robots have come of age and a reallife robot with a personality of its own looks set to be in great demand. The Cozmo robot by Anki is available in New Zealand and although expensive is sure to sell well. The more a child hangs out with Cosmo the more the robot interacts with the child. It incorporates facial recognition and is very clever in many ways. All you’ll need is a compatible iOS or Android device.

Lego continues to be a firm favourite with children of all ages and their Creative Boost toolbox offers fun, science and options to build several objects such as Frankie the Cat and Vernie the robot.

Vernie is also interactive and its behavior can be coded and controlled via an app.

Meccano also has a robot puppy to build and teach it tricks.

Fluffy interactive toys, such as the Roarin’ Tyler, a tiger that roars, responds to noises and reacts when patted or his tummy is tickled, are very popular this year. There are several other similar soft toys that interact with the user like My Dream Puppy, who comes with his own adoption certificate, and Charlie the Barking Beagle.

Last year Hatchimals were all the rage and this year looks likely to be the same

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with several new collectibles. Hatchimals are interactive ‘magical creatures’ inside eggs!

with its collection of forest creatures going about their business in a range of settings.

All time, good old fashioned, favourites that withstand the test of time are dolls houses that come in all sizes from plain to intricately furnished and decorated. The Sylvanian Families Collection has enjoyed a revival and is sure to delight adults as well as children

Finally, you can buy personalised books online which are a great way to give a special present or take a look at some all-time favourites such as anything by Roald Dahl; The Very Hungry Caterpillar; Hairy Maclary and The Adventures of Captain Underpants

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Ingredients

This recipe requires 3 blocks of Whittaker’s Apple and Vanilla Artisan block

Makes 14 Cupcakes Apple and Vanilla Cupcakes • 145g Whittaker’s Apple and Vanilla Artisan block • 1 ½ cups (210g) all-purpose flour • 1 tsp baking powder

2. Break 230g of chocolate into pieces and place in a heatproof bowl. Fill a smaller bowl with boiling water, and place the bowl of chocolate on top. This will ensure no water makes contact with the chocolate.

Stir until a smooth consistency is achieved, then set aside to cool until the chocolate reaches room temperature.

3. Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt into a small bowl and set aside.

• ½ tsp salt • 1 cup (245g) whole milk • 2/3 cup (135g) sugar

4. Using an electric beater, cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.

• 4 tbsp butter, softened • 2 large eggs

Apple, Vanilla and White Chocolate Icing • 85g Whittaker’s Apple and Vanilla Artisan block (70g left for decoration)

5. Beat eggs into the wet mix one at a time, followed by 145g of the cooled chocolate.

6. After the chocolate has been mixed in, continue beating the wet mix, adding in the dry mix and flour in three alternating parts to maintain a smooth and even batter.

For the icing:

Method

For the cupcakes:

7. Pour mixture into the paper cases until 2/3 full.

1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C on bake and line cupcake trays with paper cases.

8. Cook for 25 minutes or until a metal skewer comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool.

2. Slowly beat in icing sugar and milk, alternating between the two ingredients to achieve a good consistency. Once combined, beat the mixture on high for approximately

• 1/3 cup whole milk • 230g butter, softened • 5 cups icing sugar

1. In a medium bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Add 85g of cooled chocolate (i.e. the remainder of the melted chocolate).

two minutes, or until the icing can hold a peak.

3. Pipe icing onto cooled cupcakes and place halved squares of chocolate on top for decoration.

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15” TYRES 31/10.5/15 AT

WHEEL

4X4 RV TYRES

185 $65

$

$

16” TYRES

ALIGNMENT

16” TYRES

245/70/16 A/T

265/70/16 A/T

OIL & FILTER DISC PADS CHANGE FRONT OR REAR

895 85

$

179

125

185/14

FROM

4X4 RV TYRES

$

14” TYRES

18” ALLOY WHEELS

17” ALLOY WHEELS

COMMERCIAL TYRES

$

4X4 RV TYRES

$

FROM

COMMERCIAL TYRES

$

WE HAVE MOVED ACROSS THE ROAD, NEXT TO

FITTED

95

$

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