Eye Magazine Spring 2012

THE LIFESTYLE QUARTERLY FOR FASHIONABLE LIVING

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ISSUE 55 2012 • NZ $8.50 (inc. GST)

Stay in Style

Wedding Wishes

at Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove

Esteem Jewellery

Spring Racing

Creating Opportunities

Event and Race Day Fashion

Sweet 16

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CONTENTS THIS ISSUE...

14 Wedding Wishes 42 Esteem Jewellery 70 Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove

REGULAR FEATURES 8

Editor’s Letter

10 EYE News & Entertainment 48 EYE In Style 66 Gold Coast News 76 Racing Events 80 EYE Social Pages

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PUBLISHER Eye Productions Ltd EDITOR Vanessa Green vanessa@eyemagazine.co.nz PRODUCTION MANAGER Emma Stenbeck emma@eyemagazine.co.nz PRODUCTION & EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Alice Morgan alice@eyemagazine.co.nz OFFICE & PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Jill Larson jill@eyemagazine.co.nz PR AND MARKETING MANAGER Charone Mackessack charonem@eyemagazine.co.nz ADVERTISING AND MARKETING Andrea Bruce andrea@beautifulyou.co.nz Charlotte Bublitz charlotte@eyemagazine.co.nz Clare Sullivan claire@eyemagazine.co.nz Emma Gillard emmag@eyemagazine.co.nz Francesca Marsic francesca@eyemagazine.co.nz Lisa Harkness lisa@eyemagazine.co.nz ACCOUNTS MANAGER Kathryn Harvey accounts@eyemagazine.co.nz ACCOUNTS Dylan Cameron dylan@eyemagazine.co.nz DESIGN AND PRODUCTION Element Design

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ye Magazine is 16 years old! In human years this is young – for a magazine this is a long time!

This morning I was treated to a La Prairie facial at Face Facts one of the few salons that has been around for 30 years and the only salon that has La Prairie in New Zealand. Whilst lying on the heated bed with my face being delightfully massaged with such a luxurious product I thought about the last 16 years of Eye Magazine and how much I have loved every issue we have ever done. I have met some amazing clients along the way and many of them I have become good friends with. It is hard to believe we have been putting Eye Magazine together for so long. Each issue is always a new project and we seem to have a never ending list of exciting things to profile.

This issue we showcase an amazing family company – Gull, it always makes me feel proud when families work so hard and develop such successful brands. We also profile some beautiful Italian families and how they have integrated into the New Zealand way of life and brought their culture to us.

We have two gorgeous covers, Calleija Jewellers on one end and the most amazing blue couch by Matisse at the other end. Both Calleija and Matisse are premium brands that adhere to the highest standards in their fields. We love both ends.

We continue with Part 3 of The House that Eye built, looking at kitchens and dining areas being the heart of your home. And of course being the season of love we profile weddings, there is more than one wedding every single weekend.

I hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we loved putting it together for you.

We are Sweet 16 but all grown up.

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n occasion as important as your wedding is one that you’ll remember forever. It marks commitment, togetherness and most of all, the happiest day of your life. It is a day that you want to reflect back on with joy and gratitude; therefore it’s vital to choose a capable photographer to capture the moments in a memorable light.

Renowned wedding photographer and founder of Blush, Lisa Wilson, asserts that ‘you are investing in a lot more than a set of photos when you hire a professional photographer’. The dress, the bridal party, the venue and the guest list are all key components of the big event (and take up a considerable amount of preparation time), but intimate images allow you to relive the day for a lifetime.

After years of experience behind the lens, Lisa Wilson has become a true professional in the world of wedding photography. Exceeding expectations time after time, she has earned a respected reputation.

A recent testimonial stated that she ‘captured the atmosphere perfectly and eternalized special moments’. Other couples have praised her for her impeccable organizational skills, business-like approach and ability to guide the day from home to ceremony

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through to the reception and festivities.

Lisa says that her company was founded on the belief that wedding photography should, above all, capture the spirit, evoke emotion and stir the heart. She believes that the most beneficial element in obtaining the very best photos is being able to establish a sincere connection with her subjects. ‘Even before the photographic process begins, I take many extra steps toward finding out your hidden artistic desires and acknowledging the comfort zone that will represent your characteristics and individual style.’

The Blush service not only provides beautiful imagery, but a stunning Queensbury album to store every unique picture from the day. Made in New Zealand, the albums are an heirloom of lasting quality and craftsmanship; the perfect keepsake to show generations to come about your memorable day as each page you turn is one to remember. Designed in consultation with you, the look and layout is catered to fit in with your personal style – what Blush Wedding Photography is all about.

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Feel at Ease with Felicitys Bridal Located at 92 Albert St in central Auckland, Felicitys Bridal offers a fantastic range of beautiful bridal gowns, bridesmaid and flowergirl dresses, jewellery, veils and other accessories that are fit for any bride and her special day

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wner Felicity Menzies puts a lot of time and effort into selecting the most stunning gowns and offering extremely friendly and efficient service, helping to ease the process of choosing a dress for nervous brides. We caught up with Felicity to learn more about her passion behind her store.

What made you want to start your own bridal store?

I have always wanted to own and run my own business and even when I was working full time for other people, I always had some sort of project on the side – a market stall selling my own clothes, baking, cake decorating, painting - so it was only a matter of time before I had a business of my own that I could work at full time. I like to think that this all began when I was 5 at my elder brother’s high school gala. I had some pocket money to spend and no sooner had we arrived and I had spotted my item to purchase, a chapel length veil! My brother was not happy about having his sister walk around for the rest of the day wearing the veil. I was over the moon!

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I love to sew and create; this is my main passion behind owning my own bridal store.

And of course as my name means ‘happiness’ I LOVE to make people feel special and happy!

A lot of places charge for initial consultations. Why do you choose to offer free consultations?

I think this is a no-brainer. I wouldn’t feel comfortable asking for money for a service that I believe should just be a part of the experience of selecting your dream wedding gown. I am also very upfront with prices. They are listed on my website and are clearly shown in the showroom. I have standard fitting fees as well so each of my brides knows exactly what they will have to pay. I love to be able to spend genuine time with my brides without them feeling any pressure. This is not the sort of decision you should make knowing that you have a limited number of gowns to try on and worrying about how much is it costing you. Although our consultations are free we offer our brides a one on one service where we will offer as much or as little advice as the bride wants.

How do you select the designers that you stock and what do you look for in dresses?

Firstly, I look for reliable designers that can deliver consistently and on time. Not all designers cover all of the designs I feel I need to have in store which is why I have a range. I look for good quality fabric, suitable structure and boning, colours, detail and a mixture of modern and traditional styles. I love very feminine designs and fabrics and I have to be careful I don’t end up with a whole boutique of the same dresses!

What are the latest styles and trends for weddings in 2012?

There is still a strong trend for accents of colour, particularly black, on wedding gowns which I think looks very striking.

Organza is right up there in terms of fabric and gaining more and more interest is lace.

This has always been a popular choice for brides but every day I am asked for lace gowns. I adore lace and with more designs available there will be a lot of happy lace wearing brides to come.

Ph: +64 9 303 4858 www.felicitysbridal.co.nz

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Bridal Gown from Aurora Bridal (09) 524 4018 27 Auckland 408 Khyber Pass, Newmarket, www.aurorabridal.co.nz

Second Time Round with Aurora Bridal It seems like everyone has an opinion on second weddings. “You shouldn’t wear white” or “You shouldn’t have such a fancy second wedding” It can always be difficult planning a wedding, let alone the second one, but don’t worry Avril from Aurora Bridal is here to help.

1. What is the main point of difference your customers tend to sway towards with a second wedding?

A second (or third…) wedding can bring a bride closer to being in touch with her true “self”. That of course means many different things to different women, but essentially she wants to convey her own “self expression”, through choosing a location, a style, theme, colour etc… that “feels right: for her. The previous wedding is often more about other people, especially her family’s wishes, and perhaps, over time she has developed her preference to a greater degree, and feels secure “being herself”.

2. What do you offer to clients when they come to visit you and try on gowns?

I have been involved in bridal fashion since opening our first bridal salon in the 1980’s. Aurora Bridal is our third store and I personally bring over 30 years of experience working with women, to every consultation I do! I know from the moment I meet a bride what shape and style can enhance her figure, but I think my most important contribution to our relationship is that I encourage each person to explore their “vision” for their wedding day. This is a very personal experience, and is client-driven. Trying on styles and colours not previously considered, can be very illuminating, and can lead to a bridal style never dreamed of previously – very exciting!

3. What wedding dress style, do you feel, will always remain classic?

Wedding gowns tend to be influenced by current fashion trends inevitably, however there are some “classical” styles that get re-invented each decade.

One of the most flattering for any woman is the fitted basque waist bodice, with fullness in the skirt. These days the length of the bodice varies, but defining a woman’s shape to it’s maximum advantage is definitely the goal.

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Aurora Bridal Gowns shot on location at Highden Manor Estate, Manawatu, New Zealand

4. What can your estate in Palmerston North offer to couples for the big day?

Highden Manor Estate offers a unique experience far beyond just being a wedding venue. As an Historic Places Trust: Category I registration property, Highden presents the best of both worlds – a magnificent, historic, country estate combined with today’s modern conveniences. The best way to enjoy a wedding at Highden is definitely “The Weekend Wedding”. Arrive on Friday, (or earlier) and stay at Highden with your guests, so it’s perfect for a “Destination Wedding” or an overseas or out-oftown guest list. You and your guests and family can enjoy a special get-together for a few days in the most amazing location. Highden is only 12 minutes from Palmerston North airport and situated on 36 acres in the Manawatu countryside. See www. highdenmanor.co.nz for further details.

5. What colour and style of dress is most popular with a second wedding?

That question is like asking “How Long is a piece of string?” As I always tell my brides – “There are no rules.” The goal is for every bride no matter her age or how many marriages are behind her, to look, feel and be her most special. Sometimes that means stepping outside her comfort zone. As we rarely tend to dress-up for special occasions these days, we’re usually unsure how we should “look” and that is where the advice of a professional can be so helpful.

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The Perfect Destination

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or your wedding day to be perfect, it must also be memorable, and where better to frame memories to last a lifetime, than at The Wine House. A romantic historic homestead nestles among the vines at the gateway to Gibbston Valley.

Previously run as a wine tasting room, The Wine House has been transformed into a venue that “adds an exciting new dimension for the Wai Dining Group which has been exploring options for a larger off-site venue for several years now” says Alex Boyes of Wai Dining Group.

The grounds include a fabulous and lovingly restored turn of the century villa with immaculate manicured gardens offering that ‘something special’ that will be remembered by your guests for times to come. With gorgeous scenery also providing a beautiful background for your photographer, your guests will have the luxury of socializing and relaxing before the main

event with drinks and canapés provided by the fabulous team at In2Food, who offer a variety of menus, industry experience and catering options at the beautiful venue.

To top it all off, having now been remodeled internally, The Wine House have extended the Dining Room capacity to 100 and the Courtyard Pavilion will now cater for up to 160 people for a sit down dinner. Wedding parties can utilise the beautiful gardens to exchange vows and move through to the Dining Room, Den, and outdoor pavilion for their reception.

So, just a quick 20 minute drive from downtown Queenstown, The Wine House is the perfect destination to help you create a truly memorable day – for you, your fiancé and your guests.

Ph: +64 3 442 7310 www.winehouse.co.nz

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Artmount & Framing Matters Mounting Laminating Framing Eye Magazine caught up with Dixie Finlayson of Artmount & Framing Matters in Parnell, Auckland. Artmount and Framing Matters were owned and operated separately until April this year when Dixie the original owner of Framing Matters Ltd merged both companies to create Artmount & Framing Matters Ltd. For you this means that all your mounting, laminating and framing matters can be sorted in one visit!

All framing is customized, meaning that everything they create is made to your specifications to suit your work. All framing of your work is done on site by framers with many years of hands-on workshop experience and industry knowledge . So whether you have a stunning photograph, a piece of art for your home or office, a run of 100 professional certificates, or posters that you are organizing for your clients, the staff at Artmount & Framing Matters will make your framing experience an enjoyable and easy one!

At Artmount & Framing Matters they also offer a wide choice of mounting processes. One of their specialties is their own product called Artmount速, a lightweight block mounting board. This board is manufactured at their Parnell factory and like the framing is customized to your specifications. Your images are mounted to Artmount速 board in either 15, 20 or 40mm thickness and laminated for further protection and visual enhancement. You then choose the edge color to go around the sides of your artmounted image.

The result is a fantastic simple contemporary look. This innovative product, unique to Artmount & Framing Matters, is an affordable, cost-effective way to create high-quality, sophisticated advertising

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or point of sale displays, retail posters and uniquely personal artwork and photographs. Visit their website to learn about the many other mounting options available or follow them on facebook.

So head down to Artmount and Framing Matters at 93 - 95 The Strand, Parnell and talk to the experienced and friendly team for all your framing, mounting or laminating needs.

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Mills Reef Winery & Restaurant Located in tranquil semi-rural surroundings, Mills Reef Winery and Restaurant is one of the Bay’s premier destinations in Tauranga. The stylish art-deco winery is surrounded by 20 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and manicured gardens, with an inviting and sophisticated, yet relaxed ambience. The culinary team prides itself on creating contemporary Pacific-rim cuisine, perfectly matched to showcase Mills Reef’s excellent award-winning wines. Dining options include brunch, the popular alfresco lunch (often with live music on Sundays) and dinner in the stylishly appointed restaurant. Friendly professional service completes the experience, making Mills Reef a true food and wine lovers destination! Mills Reef is also a great option for weddings, civil unions, conferences and functions.

THE STORY BEHIND OUR WINES & WINERY Mills Reef Winery was established in 1989 by the Preston family.

Through commitment and dedication to excellence, the Mills Reef brand has established itself as one of New Zealand’s premium wine brands with a particular reputation for outstanding Bordeaux varietal reds and Syrah.

Mills Reef Winery is one of New Zealand’s leading Gimblett Gravels producers, having won over 650 medals and 20 trophies in national and international competitions, along with being twice recipient of the prestigious New Zealand Winemaker of the Year Award.

In the last four months Mills Reef Winery has achieved an unprecedented level of success both nationally and internationally by winning four trophies at prestigious wine competitions. The London International Wine Challenge, The Bragato Wine Awards in New Zealand and then the Five Nations Wine Challenge in Sydney, all saw Mills Reef wines crowned as the best of the best. A result that again

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reinforces the incredible pedigree of this Tauranga based winery.

The Gimblett Gravels district is strictly determined by the gravely soils laid down by the old Ngaruroro River in Hawkes Bay, exposed after a huge flood in the 1870’s. The temperatures in the Gimblett Gravels are between 2 and 3 degrees Celsius warmer than in other Hawkes Bay areas. This extra heat combined with gravely soils ensure ripe full flavoured grapes. Gimblett Gravels is continually producing New Zealand’s top Syrah and Bordeaux varietals.

Our winemaking team made up of Tim Preston and Paul Dawick, both share the philosophy of a hands-on, no expense spared approach, to producing fine award-winning wines under three different tiers.

Mills Reef Elspeth | Mills Reef Reserve | Mills Reef We invite you to experience these very special handcrafted wine P: +64 7 576 8800 extn 1 www.millsreef.co.nz

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Marquee Weddings at Highwic Set in the heart of glamorous Newmarket, Auckland, Highwic, built in 1862, offers a Ballroom, Billiard House and spacious grounds for marquees for your storybook wedding. Our rooms can be used in conjunction or as a stand-alone venue. Enjoy a game of croquet with your guests on Highwic’s historic croquet lawn or indulge in other traditional Victorian games. Highwic is centrally located with plenty of parking available on site.

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Live the Dream with Esteem Esteem jewellery continues to transform the way stylish women look and savvy women earn.

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very woman needs a little luxury in her life – whether it’s the luxury of a piece of gorgeous jewellery, finding the time to catch up with friends or owning your own business. With esteem, women discover a wonderful way to look beautiful, take control and become all they can be.

A Golden Opportunity Esteem passionately believes in helping women empower themselves.

A New Zealand owned and operated company for over 16 years, Esteem markets a collection of high quality, affordable fashion jewellery through personal style sessions. As many have discovered, Esteem is a brilliant business opportunity for women who are looking for a passive income, who want the independence of owning a business (but not really sure how to go about it) and who also want the security provided by expert financial backing.

With flexible hours, great income and exciting rewards Esteem makes business rewarding for women from all walks of life. Whether your goal is to have the best jewellery box in town, or to work when you choose to work, or to earn from your very first Style Session, Esteem has brought so many women personal confidence and business success over the years.

Finding Your Inner Sparkle Networking is a modern byword and Esteem’s business structure allows Stylists to successfully access all the advantages and rewards of social selling. With a constantly evolving range of quality jewellery and a supportive business mentor programme, Esteem puts women’s futures in their own hands. Indeed, the company is committed to doing everything possible to ensure the individual and collective success its strong, growing community of women.

Esteem Stylists choose how much they want to earn and how many hours they want to invest. While Stylists often begin on a part time basis, most want to enjoy the rewards of committing to a full time business after a very short period of time. It is very common that women find that they are earning more while working fewer hours, and that their income as a Stylist far exceeds what they earned in their previous full time job.

Esteem’s 60-day coaching programme, with personal support from an experienced senior manager, means that Stylists are given all the tools to make their style sessions fun and profitable right from the start. Hostesses are easy to find with generous rewards that include gifts and a percentage of sales. Armed with a roll of fine jewellery and expert advice on how to make women look and feel amazing, Stylists can be confident that they are providing their customers with the very best experience in town.

For most Stylists, learning how to throw a great style session is only the beginning of the true Esteem success story. As their business grows, Stylists are given the opportunity to earn even more by building up a team and sharing in their financial success. Esteem Stylists are constantly being motivated and supported with company meetings, webinar training sessions and wonderful managers who are always on hand to share advice, encouragement, knowledge and expertise. All accounting and financial management is taken care of with the latest in online software. All Stylists have to do is log on with their orders, and within days their earnings are in the bank.

As well as having access to exquisite jewellery, a fantastic community and wonderful business support, Stylists can qualify for a host of rewards, including dream trips abroad to shop and bond with other Stylists, and to be pampered and treated like the stars that they are.

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A Heart Of Gold At the very core of the company’s success is the fact that the Stylists and their customers love Esteem’s high quality, affordable and fashionable jewellery. Whether a piece is an enduring classic or stylishly on trend, the company only uses the very best components from all over the world and has a manufacturing process that is completed in New Zealand to ensure the highest quality is achieved. Far in excess of the minimum requirements regulated by New Zealand and Australian law, the company offers a lifetime manufacturing guarantee on every single piece.

Each piece of jewellery is meticulously crafted, and plated with 22-carat gold or 99% pure silver. Nickel-free, lead-free and hypoallergenic, Esteem jewellery has a solid brass core that gives weight and strength. An additional protective coating is given to gold pieces to provide extra durability. The best Austrian Swarovski crystals and high-grade cubic zirconias add a luxurious touch of glamorous sparkle.

Esteem offers three main jewellery ranges, each with a distinctive feel. New pieces are added to each collection every 6 months, so customers will always find something beautiful to catch their eye and enhance their look.

Everyday Jewellery is a mix of classic and contemporary pieces.

Affordable and chic, everyone finds something to spice up both working attire and casual wear. Fine chains, adorable charms and the prettiest earrings work brilliantly alone or layered for a more dramatic effect.

Esteem’s Premium collection provides stylish elegance without breaking the bank. The collection boasts beautifully designed pieces that add a note of feminine glamour to any wardrobe.

The Elite Collection is a breathtaking array of stunning pieces that will make you sit up and take notice. This collection of jewellery is the perfect answer for those times that call for something extra special.

Style Secrets Esteem Stylists are trained to enhance every woman’s individual personality and lifestyle. Here a few nuggets of golden advice: Following these few simple rules will ensure that every woman looks fantastic.

Each piece of jewellery is meticulously crafted, and plated with 22-carat gold or 99% pure silver. Nickel-free, lead-free and hypoallergenic, esteem jewellery has a solid brass core that gives weight and strength.

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Petite Ladies • keep it understated, fine is best • highlight and focus on one area • always choose shorter chains and pendants Tall Ladies • accentuate with layers • avoid bunching heavy chains and pendants together • consider chains as belts Curvy Ladies • choose high impact pieces and create a focal point • elongate by layering longer chains and pendants Sarah Breslin sarah@esteem.co.nz www.esteem.co.nz Ph: +64 9 3367750 021 703 793

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Feeling Great About Your Age and Appearance Eye Magazine caught up with Jenny Chan, owner of The Eye and Face Institute in Kohimarama, Auckland. Jenny has over 25 years of international experience working in the appearance treatment industry, having trained in Paris and Los Angeles, and owned and operated clinics in these cities, Kuala Lumpur and Macau.. She teaches us about her anti-aging business, which has now been operating in New Zealand for eleven years.

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er passion is to help people look younger and ultimately feel better about themselves on the inside and out. It is all about creating an individualised package for the client to optimise self-esteem and make them feel great about their age and appearance.

The Eye and Face Institute has twelve state of the art machines from the USA, offering a variety of different laser treatments. Jenny is uniquely trained in operating these machines and explains three of these further.

IPL (Intense Pulse Light) – The IPL machine stimulates new collagen to form in the skin thereby reducing fine lines, minimising scaring and sunspots, and treating acne.

Fat Reduction – This machine stretches fatty tissue and breaks down toxins, allowing cellulite to be broken down and reduced. Settings can be adjusted to allow for age, severity of problem and location of cellulite on the body.

CO2 Fractional Laser – This machine resurfaces the skin, allowing for collagen to be stimulated. This treatment has become increasingly popular in New Zealand, especially with a growing number of men.

Jenny also offers a variety of permanent make up applications for the eyes and lips, and has a registered doctor on site for botox applications. She also stocks a range of top quality organic retail products for use at home.

Ph: +64 9 521 7264 www.eyeandface.co.nz

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“Since going to The Eye and Face Institute, I have noticed a visible difference in the appearance of my skin. Jenny and her team are very professional and gentle. I have been doing a variety of treatments on a weekly basis and I am very happy. My skin is now glowing. I have no under eye dark circles and my skin appears firmer. It’s nice to have a beautician that understands your skin type and treats you accordingly. It’s very important for me to have a relationship of trust and I have found that with Jenny and her team at The Eye and Face Institute.”

-Miss World New Zealand 2011, Mianette Broekman.

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roviding a place where fitness leads to real results is no small task. So when Scott Cottier opened Specforce gym, he decided to put his twenty years of experience in the industry as a training instructor for The New Zealand Army to good use. The team values the concept of military, no frills exercise. They believe that endurance training is the best and most effective way of achieving results. It’s a concept that clearly works.

The popular intensive daily circuit classes are based on building stamina and determination through diversity, where no two classes are the same. Scott believes that the most efficient way to get results is by changing routines, taking people out of their comfort zones and placing them in a supportive environment with other people who are inspired to achieve results the correct way. Self defence programmes and leadership and team building packages designed to build confidence, are also on offer. The busy gym is in the process of introducing a new fitness challenge called Force-ops which is a new brand of

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team-building exercises based on real life tasks and missions which are set to be held in class form all around Auckland. Other Specforce facilities include; individual lockers, separate showers and changing rooms for men and women and free underground car-parking. The rooms are available for the public to hire and a number of successful community quiz nights and kids’ club events have already been held here. In keeping with this closeknit family spirit, there is also a member’s lounge, furnished with comfortable couches, a TV and an Xbox, which is great for the entertaining the little ones.

Undoubtedly, leading the charge in fitness training and confidence building, the Specforce team pride themselves on treating their gym members as family while pushing them to attain realistic achievements. It’s a place where members are encouraged and motivated but most importantly, it’s a place where real fitness leads to real results.

Ph: +64 9 947 6682 www.specforce.co.nz

IF YOU WANT REAL RESULTS AMONGST REAL PEOPLE ALL MOTIVATED TO BETTER THEMSELVES, THEN THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU.

Wake up and have your already perfected make up ready to go. Avoid the rushing and hassle and enjoy the convenience of having your make up already on. Forget having to worry about your eye make up smudging or smearing again!

The Eye and Face Institute was established in 2001 by the highly experienced Jenny Chan.

Jenny has years of expertise in the beauty industry with clinics in USA, France, Malaysia, Macau and Hong Kong.

The Eye and Face Institute use only the latest of technology and source the best equipment from overseas for their skin rejuvenation treatments.

Other services include facial treatments, massages, waxing, nail treatments, CO2 Fractional Laser & Oxygen Jet, acne treatments and mesotherapy.

The Eye & Face Institute 29 Melanesia Road Kohimarama, Auckland 1071 Ph: (09) 521 7264 Mob: (021) 496 688/ (021) 0262 6776 www.eyeandface.co.nz jenny_eyenface@yahoo.co.nz

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Luxury Lodging Nestled Within New Zealand’s Southern Alps

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earching for your next adventure? Or do you simply love spending time amongst beautiful New Zealand scenery? Head to Minaret Station nestled in a glaciated valley in the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Located on the western shores of Lake Wanaka, Minaret Station is a high country working farm accessible only by helicopter. It is New Zealand’s first luxury tented lodge where guests are able to spend time in the mountains and also enjoy five star accommodation.

Minaret Station is family owned and operated and will help you plan a personalised stay. There is an array of exciting activities to enjoy. Hike the many nearby trails, experience the life of high country farming, spot for wild game animals on adjacent slopes or take a helicopter to explore the rugged Fiordland West Coast, accessing incredible fly-fishing rivers or enjoying scenic tours of Mount Aspiring.

In the winter, enjoy world class heli-skiing. Minaret Station is proud to be working with the best heli ski guides in New Zealand and they use premium heli ski equipment to ensure you have the best possible time, while out on remote slopes.

During the summer months, try heli mountain biking where you are flown to some of the most scenic parts of the region. Receive instruction on the techniques of downhill biking and a personalised

gear fitting session with a professional mountain biking guide. Bike down a beautiful scenic trail to the edge of Lake Wanaka or even have fun jet boating down Matukituki River in Mt Aspiring National Park While staying at Minaret Station, guests enjoy unique accommodation under canvas, in luxuriously tented suites with wall to wall sheepskin carpet, king beds, a private deck with its own hot tub, full en-suite with double vanity and endless hot showers.

Treat yourself to delicious meals including premium New Zealand venison and lamb freshly prepared by Minaret Station’s in-house culinary chef. Other on-site facilities include the ‘Mountain Kitchen” with its well stocked library, perfect for a day of relaxation on your private deck. There is also a dining room, living area and beautiful open fires. And the Mountain Kitchen also offers ‘day experiences’ where guests are served lunch followed by a farm or glacier tour, before being dropped back to Wanaka or Queenstown.

Minaret Station has now gained a reputation as one of New Zealand’s leading lodges. Its magnificent scenery, unique luxury tented accommodation and vast array of adventure activities make it a much desired destination, both within New Zealand and on the world stage.

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In the Heart of the City Auckland City Hotel has thrived under the guidance of the management consultancy Jireh Hospitality Ltd. Led by Andy Tan and a talented team of hospitality experts; they pride themselves on building strong relationships with key players in the hospitality industry. They offer a range of services including; finance, operation, risk and environmental management, sales and marketing, conservation and sustainability.

Their services are all designed specifically to assist the overall management of accommodation businesses. And, simply by experiencing the luxury accommodation, superior service and overall soothing atmosphere at the stunning Auckland City Hotel, the team are clearly experts. .

Ph: 09 9250701 www.achhobson.co.nz

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ituated in the heart of Auckland city on Hobson Street, right in the centre of the entertainment and business district, the Auckland City Hotel’s charming yet contemporary style and location makes it the ideal place for travellers.

The hotel also has the added advantage of Jireh Hospitality Ltd’s appointed Chief Executive Officer, Andy Tan, as manager - who has worlds of experience within the leisure and hospitality industry.

The character of this four star hotel is visible in the beautiful 1912 facade and in the modern high rise extension which houses 138 rooms. The rooms themselves range from standard, studio, deluxe, executive and suite rooms and all feature comfortable beds, televisions, entertainment systems and deluxe bathrooms. The hotel’s other facilities include secure underground parking, access to fitness and pool facilities and a transfer service to and from Auckland Airport. But it’s not only the luxurious room and facilities that makes this hotel so popular with guests. It’s only a short walk to the downtown shops, theatres, restaurants and bars and popular tourist attractions such as the Sky Tower, Aotea Square, Civic Theatre and Queen Street.

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Hassle-free Boating with Orams Marine

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wning a boat in the city can be difficult – transporting it, finding somewhere to launch, let alone keeping it securely stored when it’s not in use. It is all time and effort that can be hard to find in today’s busy world.

But as Auckland is the City of Sails and boasts a beautiful harbour that is viewed by most of us almost daily, it seems unfair to not be able to get out there for monthly, if not weekly, adventures. And that’s where Orams Marine is there to help.

Understanding the frustrations faced by many boat owners, they provide practically every service required by those who enjoy life on the water. With one phone call an hour prior to your estimated time of departure, your boat can be ready, full of fuel and waiting in the

water for you. And when it is not in use, it will be stored and secure in a purpose built facility in downtown Auckland, the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

Neven Barbour from Orams Marine says their philosophy is to offer hassle-free boating in any way they can. “We understand that many people are living in apartments and section sizes are getting smaller, so storing a boat just isn’t realistic for most. We enable boat owners to have easy access to their boats when required.”

“It is convenient and efficient for people who are time poor but still enjoy all the fun and pleasure of getting out on the water.”

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WAKE UP AT HUNTLEY LODGE TO AN ACCOMMODATION EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER. Located just 15 minutes from Christchurch’s city centre, Huntley Lodge provides guests with an unsurpassable Christchurch experience. Set amidst park-like gardens this boutique hotel, belonging to one of the city’s earliest settlers, has now been lovingly restored and is an excellent example of late 19th century architecture.

With 16 well appointed rooms and suites with generous gas log fire places, and large balconies or terraces leading out to the gardens along with dining and bar facilities, a superb library and a luxurious lounge, guests can relax and enjoy all that this place has to offer.

The lodge also caters for business meetings and corporate conference and is available as the perfect wedding location, allowing you to live out your most romantic day, in 5 star comfort and style.

You can book online, email us on the form, or call us on +64 3 348 8435.

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L’Art de Vivre

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hen stepping through the stylish glass doors of the new Sofitel in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, one could be forgiven for feeling a little French. Here, you’ll find simple yet elegant furnishings decorating the lobby and beautifully groomed surrounds typical of a Parisian getaway. You’ll smell the sweet fragrance of freshly cut flowers and ground coffee beans roasted to perfection.

You’ll hear the words “Bonjour” and “Bonsoir” aplenty and you’ll taste the best in local and international wines and foods full of flavour.

It is clear that the Sofitel team are inherently proud of French traditions. As

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the day turns to night, candles of all shapes and sizes softly light up the lobby in an age-old tradition of lighting the streets of Paris. At the luxury bar, Sabrage, guests can experience the French ceremonial tradition of its namesake where the cork and glass collar of a champagne bottle are removed in one smooth swoop of a sabre. In typical European fashion bread accompanies every meal complimentary and delicious pain au chocolat and pastries are served for breakfast.

But the team here are not only proud of their French heritage. New Zealand artists and Maori designs adorn the walls while local produce fills the pantries in a tribute to our own beautiful country. It is this delightful

combination that sets Sofitel apart from the rest.

Perfectly located in the heart of Auckland’s popular Viaduct Harbour, guests can choose from luxurious bedrooms and suites tailored to suit every need. Each room boasts private balconies, personal espresso machines, Bose entertainment systems and beautiful oversized bathrooms - some with dual vanities - all with a separate rain showers and deep baths. In the closets and cupboards you’ll find the best essential items for your stay such as L’Occitane soaps, fluffy white robes, hairdryers, comfy slippers, even elegant Sofitel shopping bags. Specially designed ‘MyBeds’ provide layer upon layer

of hypoallergenic down and duck feathers which promises the best sleep for guests in need of rest.

It’s not only the luxurious rooms and items that make Sofitel so perfect for travellers. It’s the blend of cuisines. There’s an array of choices to suit any taste at any time, whether you long for sweet frangipani tarts and chocolate éclairs from 21 Viaduct Cafe, or delicious meals with locally sourced ingredients from the restaurant, Lava Dining.

Executive Chef Scott Brown brings an international style to the Lava kitchen with experience working in some award winning restaurants in New Zealand, Australia and London. From ricotta hot cakes with rhubarb,

apple syrup and buffalo yogurt to a juicy New Zealand lamb rump with Jerusalem artichokes, soy beans, pine nuts and black olives, he creates innovative meals adding his signature element of surprise to each dish.

The restaurant has been designed to accommodate all different occasions such as early morning breakfasts, casual lunches and intimate dinners. Backlit marble walls give the interior a golden glow at night and large floor to ceiling windows flood the rooms with light during the day, so guests can soak up the sun and enjoy the beautiful Waitemata basin views- the very name of which means sparkling waters.

All of these small pleasures are perfectly

balanced with a New Zealand influence. You’ll see a large Maori sculpture sitting majestically in the middle of the water-filled lobby and views of New Zealand’s landscapes painted in artists’ works. Even the carpet underfoot mimics the curving shorelines of our wild beaches. You’ll taste fresh foods like South Island cold smoked salmon and cheeses from Kumeu and the Waikato.

A home away from home - with a touch of French flair - life here at Sofitel is truly trés magnifique.

Ph: +64 9 909 9000 www.sofitel.com

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Shopping as it should be in Parnell Village

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arnell Village and it’s surrounding retail area is a truly beautiful environment to casually wander through, to find that something special for a loved one. Take a moment and walk into one of the many quality restaurants and cafes, and watch the elegant and diverse range of visitors to Parnell pass you by. The owners of these properties (The Harvey Family) are very proud of their tenants and would like to introduce to you just a handful of these unique individuals.

The Elephant House

Graeme Thomson Antiques Graeme Thomson Antiques is synonymous with Antique and Estate jewellery from the Victorian to Deco periods. The store boasts some of New Zealand’s finest rare and collectible antique jewellery as well as contemporary pieces from abroad such as Italian hand-blown Venetian glass bead necklaces, South Sea Pearls and an extensive range of Michel Negrin jewellery from Turkey.

Open: Mon - Sat 11am - 5pm Address: 259 Parnell Road Tel.09 303 1912 www.antiquejewels.co.nz

The Elephant House Graeme Thomson Antiques

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These lovely people have been with us for over 20 years and are a co-operative of artists that sell their own lovingly created products.

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Traffic NZ Limited

exposed roof trusses reflect their fresh approach to business and it is easy to see why they have such an extensive and high quality client base. Their website traffic.net.nz offers a great insight into how they do what they do. Traffic.net.nz City Construction with some 100 or so tenants in Parnell has a tiny percentage of exciting space available for lease. One at the moment is the old famous ex: Veranda Bar & Grill premises, a beautiful fully equipped restaurant. Telephone Kevin Harvey on 021 981-437 if you are interested.

City Construction Ph: 377 9540 www.parnellvillage.co.nz

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This is a must see destination for local and offshore visitors alike.

The Elephant House 237 Parnell Rd, Ph: 309 8740

Traffic NZ Limited It is not just the restaurants and specialty shops that make Parnell so vibrant – it is the people that make it so special. So we the Harvey’s would like to introduce you to one of our most recent tenants ‘Traffic NZ Ltd’ above Galton’s at 287-289 Parnell Road, Parnell. These guys are basically the ‘new age’ version of an advertising agent. They provide branding, strategy and marketing plans to improve the performance of your business beyond your wildest dreams.

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GOLD COAST NEWS

Outback Spectacular Celebrate Christmas in true Aussie style at the Australian Outback Spectacular ‘Spirit of the Horse’, special Bush Christmas Show this December. The amazing show will transform for the festive season including Christmas carols around the campfire and a delicious plum pudding for dessert. The highlight of the show will be the spectacular Christmas finale featuring wagons covered in Christmas lights with the big man himself, Santa, making a special appearance in a Cobb & Co Coach overflowing with presents. The celebrations run from Tuesday 4th December to Saturday 22nd December 2012 and bookings are essential. www.OutbackSpectacular.com.au

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Flooded with natural light that bounces off a myriad of sparkling surfaces, Lauxes seems made for lingering lunches and decadent dinners.

While the park-side restaurant and cocktail bar knows how to pull a good-looking crowd after dark, it runs the same sophisticated menu by day. Key to the formula is a greatest hits- style wine list and a cocktail for every whim.

However Lauxes is more than just a place to eat, it is also an astonishingly versatile venue space. The area where on many nights diners clink their glasses and sample the fine cuisine, can transform into a space suited to a host of events – weddings and corporate VIP dinners being particularly popular. On the Gold Coast for New Years?

Then Lauxes’ New Year’s Eve event is not to be missed. www.lauxes.com.au

More Australian, More Natural, More Fun! Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & Green Challenge Adventure Parc

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ustralian native wildlife & adventure, all within 65 acres of coastal rainforest and only 5 minutes drive north of the Gold Coast Airport.

Looking for your first day’s adventure then come straight from your flight!

A place where you can enjoy exciting, interactive wildlife displays presentations and adventure experiences. Each day brings visitors face to face with extraordinary wildlife in shows and encounters! You can cuddle a koala, pat a kangaroo & experience the original wild Lorikeet feeding and much more!

Our Experience Pass also includes Green Challenge Adventure Parc, one of the most exhilarating nature-based adventure experiences on the Gold Coast. Sixty-five challenges, over four separate courses, weave their way through the eucalypt and rainforest canopy, taking visitors higher and further into the spectacular natural setting.The Green Challenge is based on the Adventure Parc concept, which takes elements of SAS commando training delivered as safe, fun and exciting treetops ropes courses.The Currumbin courses are like no other – surrounded by native wildlife, combined with world-class wildlife displays and shows located just a short walk from one of Australia’s best beaches.

The four courses include a two beginners’ courses, one intermediate course and the Extreme Green Challenge – an advanced course designed to offer the ultimate challenge for participants.

With high Tarzan swings and a giant flying fox, the Extreme Green Challenge will test the agility and daring of anyone who takes on the course. Each of the Green Challenge courses has been designed for fun, fitness and even team building. For safety reasons participants must reach 160cm from their heels to the middle of both outstretched hands and 180 cm for the Extreme Green Challenge and you must be less than 120kg. For a little extra cost, visitors can also start with a 10-minute Eco Fun Segway Experience. These space age machines have an intuitive steering system which simply goes in whatever direction you lean.

Visitors can upgrade to the 40-minute, Segway Safari, a fully guided tour of the Sanctuary’s vast bushland and rainforest habitats.

All necessary equipment and a safety briefing are provided for each participant, ensuring a safe, fun and exhilarating experience.

Book before you leave for your Bonus Free Koala Hug and Photo at www.cws.org.au/eye

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Two Stunning Destinations, One Perfect Wedding Located just moments from some of the world’s most pristine beaches and nestled amongst lush landscaping and a private tropical lagoon is the award winning, five-star Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa.

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destination in itself, the resort sits right in the heart of Queensland’s Gold Coast - one of Australia’s most popular holiday hotspots.

Known for its sprawling beaches, unique surf culture, lush hinterland, theme parks and nightlife, the Gold Coast is the perfect place to say your vows.

Recently completing a $20 million makeover, the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa’s elegantly furnished rooms, state-of-the-art facilities, fine food and exemplary service cement the internationallyacclaimed property as one of the finest wedding destinations in Australia.

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The Marriott’s motto is that ‘dream weddings don’t just happen, they’re planned’, which is why each wedding planner at the resort is a qualified Marriott Certified Wedding Planner, and with special group room rates starting from $195.00* per night there has never been a better time to get married at this stunning destination.

From menus, table settings, florists, photographers, entertainment and celebrants, the Marriott team are highly trained in every aspect of your special day, ensuring an effortless fairytale wedding.

From the moment you arrive at the cascading waterfall out front and step inside

the doors of the world-class lobby you realise that options for your wedding are almost endless. From the sandy white beaches surrounding the tropical fish-filled lagoon, Poolside Marquee, Grand Ballroom and Garden Terrace to name but a few beautiful spaces, the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa is the perfect place to say your I Do’s and indulge in a romantic honeymoon.

The award-winning Lattouf Hair & Day Spa ensures the wedding party look preened and perfect with no need to leave the resort for any pre-wedding preparations. Brides are able to relax knowing their special day is in good hands with a specialist and experienced

team including a Creative Design Team and Australia’s largest events and staging company, Staging Connections onsite.

But it’s not just the bridal party who will love the experience, guests of the wedding will be spoilt with exceptional food, excellent service and a beautiful backdrop, all set in one of Australia’s most sort-after holiday destinations.

Marriott’s Creative Design Manager, Sharron Richards says whether you dream of holding an extravagant affair in the Grand Ballroom or an intimate gathering around the iconic lagoon pool, the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa is the ideal setting to

create the perfect day, while the Gold Coast is the ultimate location for a destination wedding.

“We work with the bride and groom to ensure we create a day that is uniquely theirs; a day that is special, romantic and memorable for all the right reasons,” Sharron says.

“The Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa is not just a resort on the Gold Coast, but a destination in its own right - a tropical paradise in one of the world’s most sort-after locations.

“Guests are transported to what feels like an exotic island, with 2.5 acres of lush tropical gardens, grottos, pools, lagoons, waterfalls

and spas with a man-made reef, sandy beaches and oversized day beds.”

The Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa offers a range of wedding and honeymoon packages with group room rates starting from a refreshing $195.00* per night including breakfast when booking an event for 2013 with the deposit paid by December 21, 2012.

Please phone 61 7 5592 9800 or visit www.surfersparadisemarriott.com.au for more information. * Rate is subject to availability and further conditions do apply.

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Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove

Tucked away in a hidden pocket of South East Queensland, Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove stands regal in stature in amongst tropical surrounds. Perfectly located between Surfers Paradise and Brisbane, it is a five-star luxury resort and a destination within a destination.

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eminiscent of the grandeur of a 1940s Queensland homestead, Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove is situated on the northern end of the Gold Coast in Sanctuary Cove, Australia’s leading resort-style community.

Embodying the quintessential casual elegance of Australian style, Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove features 243 guestrooms and suites with a choice of water front or golf course vistas, and views over beautifully manicured lawns and lush gardens.

Laze away the hours at the one-acre salt-water beach lagoon pool, indulging in the fabulous Queensland weather, famous for its blue skies and warming sun. Keep cool with a chilled cocktail, as the friendly staff at The Pool House offer the perfect service.

Fitness fanatics will rejoice in the opportunity to sweat it out at Sanctuary Cove’s brand new state of the art country club and gymnasium. For those more concerned with pampering, the day spa can help you drift off into relaxation.

Golf enthusiasts can revel in the all the glory of the newly redeveloped 18-hole course – The Palms – the latest masterpiece from golf architect Ross Watson, heralded as one of the finest courses in Australia. Also partnering The Palms, is sister course The Pines, and their contrasting designs offer a wonderful challenge to golfers of all 71

levels. Alongside the new $13 million clubhouse, Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove is a golfing mecca.

Despite being a hidden oasis in the exclusive and self-sufficient community of Sanctuary Cove, Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove is conveniently located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast with easy access from both airports.

A destination within a destination, the resort offers a diverse range of indoor and outdoor meeting spaces all denoting timeless elegance and sophistication and able to cater to 10 to 500 people.

From the 14 first-class meeting rooms in The Woolshed each featuring natural light, full blackout facilities and doors opening onto garden terraces, to Macarthur’s Ballroom and The Grange, Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove can create the ideal atmosphere for any event. The upstairs garden lounges and breakout rooms are also perfect as more casual spaces.

With fresh and innovative themes and menu ideas, the team at Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove can conceptualise your event from idea to reality, whether it be dining under the stars, a product launch or a professional conference. Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove also works closely with professional event suppliers to provide a full event service that includes state-of-the-art audio visual equipment, meeting aids and technical assistance. With its world-class facilities and surroundings that exude luxury, the ingredients for the perfect conference, meeting or event are limited only by your imagination.

The Fireplace, the hotel’s award-wining signature restaurant with its contemporary grill and provincial style cuisine, features cherry wood cabinets and rustic decor, an open kitchen and wood-fired ovens. With doors opening on to the Fountain Terrace, it has an atmosphere akin to a private dining room in a large stately manor home.

The Marine Village is the heart of Sanctuary Cove, residing by the Coomera River with four man-made harbours that offer direct access to the Broadwater and the Pacific Ocean, and is home to fashion boutiques, art galleries, specialty stores, a village theatre and of course, a variety of restaurants with cuisine from all corners of the world.

The resort is the perfect destination for a family getaway, offering Camp Hyatt for Kids during school holidays and also sitting on the doorstep of the Gold Coast’s famous theme park. From family to couples, Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove is also in close proximity to the Gold Coast Hinterland Wine Country, a spectacular wine region featuring boutique wineries and vineyards should your holiday take on a more intimate nature.

As Australia’s leading lifestyle resort, with world-class leisure, conference facilities and amenities, staying at Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove is escaping to a world of pure indulgence and relaxation.

Reservations 0800 44 1234 or visit sanctuarycove.regency.hyatt.com

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Create a Million Memories at Australia’s Only Theme Park Resort

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f you’re looking for the ultimate family theme park holiday, then head on over to Queensland’s sunny Gold Coast and stay at Australia’s ONLY theme park resort, Sea World Resort & Water Park.

This 4.5 star family friendly Resort, located on the stunning Broadwater and close to beautiful beaches and shops, has won numerous awards for holidaying with kids, proving that it really is a magical destination that the whole family will love.

The Resort features its very own water park with a full sized water slide, lagoon pools, as well as award-winning restaurants, cool meet and greets with your favourite Nickelodeon characters, and the amazing SpongeBob SplashBash – a brand new Nickelodeon themed aquatic playground that the kids will adore.

There’s even an awesome Kids Club so that you can relax and enjoy a nice meal knowing that the kids are well looked after and having a blast. Plus, if you stay two nights or more, you’ll receive an exclusive sneak peek of a dolphin training session, all before Sea World opens.

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There’s even an awesome Kids Club so that you can relax and enjoy a nice meal knowing that the kids are well looked after and having a blast.

Make the most of your Gold Coast holiday with a VIP Pass Package, which provides unlimited entry to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet’n’Wild Water World during your stay. Movie World has a range of exciting rides and shows, including the brand new fully interactive Justice League 3D – The Ride, which is the only one of its kind in the world and is great fun for families. Wet’n’Wild is perfect to cool off in the hot Gold Coast sun, and they’ve just opened the Constrictor, where you can slide down the belly of the snake on a 3 person tube with your family.

And Sea World features a host of incredible rides, shows and animal attractions, and this Christmas will be home to a brand new paradise for seals called Seal Harbour. You can visit ThemeParks.com.au and become a member to receive all the latest news on the Gold Coast’s favourite theme parks.

If a holiday filled with sun, fun and a million memories is what you’re after, then visit www.SeaWorldResort.com.au or call 0800 4 MYFUN for a great range of amazing holiday packages, including the VIP Pass Package for the ultimate family theme park holiday.

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NZ and Australian Racing Events Thursday 6 December New Plymouth Christmas at the Races, Pukekura Raceway, New Plymouth Friday 7 December Riccarton Christmas at the Races, Riccarton Park, Christchurch NEW ZEALAND THOROUGHBRED NOVEMBER Friday 2 November Tauranga Christmas at the Races, Tauranga Racecourse, Bay of Plenty Saturday 3 November Feilding Gold Cup Day, Awapuni Racecourse, Palmerston North Sunday 4 November Banks Peninsula Cup Day, Motukarara Racecourse, Canterbury Tuesday 6 November TV3 Melbourne Cup Day at Ellerslie, Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland Tuesday 6 November Melbourne Cup Day at Otaki, Otaki Racecourse, Kapiti Coast Tuesday 6 November Melbourne Cup Day at Wingatui, Wingatui Racecourse, Otago Saturday 10 November Sothys New Zealand 2000 Guineas Day, Riccarton Park, Christchurch

Saturday 8 December Trentham Christmas at the Races, Trentham Racecourse, Wellington Saturday 8 December Hospice North Shore Christmas at Ellerslie RaceDay, Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland

Wednesday 28 November Thames Christmas at the Races, Thames Racecourse, Coromandel Friday 30 November Otaki Christmas at the Races, Otaki Racecourse, Kapiti Coast DECEMBER Saturday 1 December Wanganui Christmas at the Races, Wanganui Racecourse, Wanganui Saturday 1 December Eagle Technology Christmas at Ellerslie RaceDay, Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland Sunday 2 December Cromwell Christmas at the Races, Cromwell Racecourse, Central Otago Wednesday 5 December Pukekohe Christmas at the Races, Pukekohe Park, Counties

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NOVEMBER

Sunday 23 December Rangiora Christmas at the Races, Rangiora Racecourse, Canterbury Monday 24 December Cambridge Flying Mile Twilight, Cambridge Raceway, Waikato

Friday 9 November Alexandra Park Christmas at the Races, Alexandra Park, Auckland

Thursday 13 December Hastings Christmas at the Races, Hastings Racecourse, Hawke’s Bay

Tuesday 13 November Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day, Addington Raceway, Christchurch

Friday 14 December Tauranga Christmas at the Races, Tauranga Racecourse, Bay of Plenty

Friday 16 November Alexandra Park Christmas at the Races, Alexandra Park, Auckland

Saturday 15 December Te Rapa Christmas at the Races ft. The Waikato Times Gold Cup,

Friday 16 November Lindauer Raceday, Addington Raceway, Christchurch

Friday 28 December Interislander Summer Festival Westport Trots, Westport Racecourse, West Coast

Friday 23 November Alexandra Park Christmas at the Races, Alexandra Park, Auckland

Saturday 29 December Interislander Summer Festival Motukarara Trots, Motukarara Racecourse, Canterbury

Saturday 24 November Oamaru Christmas at the Races, Oamaru Racecourse, Otago

Sunday 30 December Interislander Summer Festival Reefton Trots, Reefton Racecourse, West Coast

Sunday 25 November Motukarara Christmas at the Races, Motukarara Racecourse, Canterbury

Saturday 31 December New Year’s Eve Race Day, Alexandra Park, Auckland

Friday 30 November Addington Christmas at the Races, Addington Raceway, Christchurch

NOVEMBER

Te Rapa Racecourse, Hamilton

Saturday 15 December Ascot Park Christmas at the Races, Ascot Park, Invercargill

Sunday 25 November Te Rapa Christmas at the Races, Te Rapa Racecourse, Hamilton

NEW ZEALAND HARNESS

Friday 21 December Addington Christmas at the Races, Addington Raceway, Christchurch

Wednesday 12 December Barfoot & Thompson Twilight Summer Series, Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland

Saturday 17 November Tauranga Christmas at the Races ft. The Stella Artois Tauranga Stakes, Tauranga Racecourse, Bay of Plenty

Saturday 24 November DHL Counties Cup Day, Pukekohe Park, Counties

Sunday 30 December Interislander Summer Festival Kurow Races, Kurow Racecourse, Otago

Thursday 20 December Alexandra Park Christmas at the Races, Alexandra Park, Auckland

Friday 2 November Auckland TC Racenight,Alexandra Park, Auckland

Saturday 15 December Awapuni Christmas at the Races, Awapuni Racecourse, Palmerston North

Saturday 24 November Tauherenikau Christmas at the Races, Tauherenikau Racecourse, Wairarapa

Sunday 30 December Interislander Summer Festival Taupo Races, Taupo Racecourse, Bay of Plenty

Saturday 15 December Addington Christmas at the Races, Addington Raceway, Christchurch

Sunday 9 December Waipukurau Christmas at the Races, Waipukurau Racecourse, Hawke’s Bay

Wednesday 14 November Ladies Day, Coupland’s Bakeries Mile, Riccarton Park, Christchurch

Saturday 17 November Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup & New Zealand Bloodstock 1000 Guineas Day, Riccarton Park, Christchurch

Saturday 29 December The New Zealand Christmas Carnival Summer RaceDay, Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland

Monday 17 December Wingatui Christmas at the Races, Wingatui Racecourse, Dunedin Wednesday 19 December Matamata Christmas at the Races, Matamata Racecourse, Waikato Thursday 20 December Otaki Christmas at the Races, Otaki Racecourse, Kapiti Coast

Friday 30 November Alexandra Park Christmas at the Races, Alexandra Park, Auckland DECEMBER

Wednesday 26 December Interislander Summer Festival Westport Trots, Westport Racecourse, West Coast Thursday 27 December Taranaki Daily News, Family Fun Day, Pukekura Raceway, New Plymouth Thursday 27 December Interislander Summer Festival Gore Trots, Gore Racecourse, Southland

AUSTRALIAN THOROUGHBRED

Saturday 3 November VRC Derby, Flemington, VIC Tuesday 6 November Melbourne Cup, Flemington, VIC Thursday 8 November VRC Oaks, Flemington, VIC

Friday 21 December Ashburton Christmas at the Races, Ashburton Racecourse, Canterbury

Saturday 1 December Geraldine Christmas at the Races, Orari Racecourse, Canterbury

Saturday 22 December Te Rapa Christmas at the Races, Te Rapa Racecourse, Hamilton

Thursday 6 December Cambridge Christmas at the Races, Cambridge Raceway, Waikato

Saturday 22 December Awapuni Christmas at the Races, Awapuni Racecourse, Palmerston North

Friday 7 December Alexandra Park Christmas at the Races, Alexandra Park, Auckland

DECEMBER

Saturday 22 December Gore Christmas at the Races, Gore Racecourse, Southland

Sunday 9 December Methven Christmas at the Races, Methven Racecourse, Canterbury

Saturday 22 December C.S. Cox Stakes, Perth, WA

Wednesday 26 December The New Zealand Christmas Carnival Boxing Day Races, Ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland

Tuesday 11 December Alexandra Park Christmas at the Races, Alexandra Park, Auckland

Wednesday 26 December Interislander Summer Festival Wingatui Races, Wingatui Racecourse, Dunedin

Thursday 13 December Addington Christmas at the Races, Addington Raceway, Christchurch

Wednesday 26 December Awapuni Boxing Day Races, Awapuni Racecourse, Palmerston North

Friday 14 December Alexandra Park Christmas at the Races, Alexandra Park, Auckland

Thursday 27 December Interislander Summer Festival Rotorua Races, Rotorua Racecourse, Bay of Plenty

Friday 14 December Forbury Park Christmas Under the Lights, Forbury Park Raceway, Dunedin

Saturday 10 November Emirates Stakes, Flemington, VIC Saturday 24 November Winterbottom Stakes, Perth, WA

Saturday 8 December Kingston Town Classic, Perth, WA

AUSTRALIAN HARNESS NOVEMBER Friday 23 November McInerney Classic, Gloucester Park, WA Friday 30 November Mares Classic, Gloucester Park, WA DECEMBER Saturday 1 December MH Treuer Memorial, Bankstown, NSW Saturday 8 December Cranbourne Pacing Cup, Cranbourne, VIC Saturday 15 December Victoria Sires Classic, Tabcorp Park, VIC

Alexandra Park Christmas at the Races

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lexandra Park is not only New Zealand’s premier harness racing track with racing almost every Friday night and its proximity to Auckland’s CBD it is the easiest option for an after work Christmas party in November and December.

Alexandra Park Christmas at the Races is the most anticipated time of year with a season of celebration shared by all! With seven exciting nights and one day event of harness racing, it is a unique experience with a combination of top racing action, entertainment and hospitality rolled into one. Race night dining at Alexandra Park is perfect for those looking to spice up their night out with some racing action, and Christmas is no different.

Those wanting to enjoy that fast-paced action as well as the famed Alexandra Park hospitality better be quick themselves though, with restaurant bookings from November through to Christmas filling fast. Many businesses take advantage of the fact that everything is organized prior to the event. All the party organizer needs to do is book their space on course, the rest is all taken care of. From festive theming, delicious Christmas menus, beverage packages and harness racing entertainment; the Christmas party organiser doesn’t have to lift a finger. Book your Christmas Party at Alexandra Park and come Christmas, you can sit back and relax while everyone toasts to your brilliant idea!

But even at that busiest time of the year Alexandra Park sticks to its policy of free admission, parking and great racing entertainment to

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ensure customers on any budget can enjoy a night at the races.

For more information on Alexandra Park Christmas at the Races explore. www.alexpark.co.nz

INTEREST FINANCE

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ACROSS THE ENTIRE SUZUKI RANGE

Right now you can buy any new Suzuki with 1/3 deposit and pay the remainder off over 24 months with no interest. Visit your Suzuki dealer or see the range at www.suzuki.co.nz today!

Available from participating dealers until 31 December 2012 or while current stocks last. Excludes fleet purchases and all other promotions.

The 1/3 deposit is based on the RRP. A $375 documentation fee, $10 PPSR fee and normal lending and credit criteria apply.

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lET alexandra park TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY! Whether it’s for a group of 4 or 400, we have all the options for a Christmas party to remember!

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The absolute stand out was the amazing buffet – the food was superb...I look forward to attending again next year.”

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EYE PAPARAZZI Always an occasion with Nautilus Estate of Marlborough AUSTRALIAN CHEF MATT MORAN AT EURO RESTAURANT, AUCKLAND

Tracey Bartlett, Bevan Gravie, Daria Bartlett, Angela Bartlett, Dalton Gambell, Sophia Bartlett

Graham & Annette Hutton, Katrina Gault & Shaun Bryan

Simon Gault

Anna Schofield, Robyn Shearer

Rob Eliott, Danny Williams, Kate Cleaver, Rob Goddard

Annabelle & Ben Piper

Matt Moran

Clive Weston, Tina Rutherford, Lewis Bennett, Richard Sigley

LAUNCH OF MYBODY WITH MEDTEL AT LONGROOM, AUCKLAND

Sue Monk, Jayne Lang, Linda Gormley

Cheryl Van Der Heyden and Dianne Turgis

Brett Anderson, Marc Weiser, Annemarie Mason, Fiona Mason

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BOOK LAUNCH AT LONELY DOG GALLERY, AUCKLAND

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Mike and Julie Jones

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Paul and Deborah Chirstini

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More than a day at the races.

CUP WEEK AT RICCARTON PARK is more than just a celebration.

It’s 3 days of total fashion, fun, glamour and adrenalin pumping action.

Pick a day, or go to them all. It’s our biggest week on the calendar and is always celebrated in spectacular style.

OPENING DAY - Saturday 10 November Sothys New Zealand 2000 Guineas Day The highest level of thoroughbred racing on show, with off-field entertainment to match.

A day for all the family. Entry $10. Gates open 10am.

• Neo Natal Charity Fashion Luncheon • Fashion and Music throughout the day from the Birdcage bar area • A big screen on course – tune your radio to 107.5FM to listen • Grand National Lawn Reserved Car Parks at $100 • Pre-order a Multi Pack: entrance to members stand, Balmerino luncheon, race book and first drink for just $55.

LADIES DAY - Wednesday 14 November Coupland’s Bakeries Mile Fun, fashion, glamour and action. Truly a day for the girls with on-course competitions, live music, entertainment, and lots of pampering. An event for all ages. Entry $10. Gates open 10am.

• Fashion and Music throughout the day from the Birdcage bar area • Kidz Kartz Novelty Race • A big screen on course – tune your radio to 107.5FM to listen • Grand National Lawn Reserved Car Parks at $100 • Pre-order a Multi Pack: entrance to members stand, Balmerino luncheon, race book and first drink for just $55.

ENJOY THE DAY EVEN MORE WITH A RICCARTON PARK HOSPITALITY PACKAGE A range of our popular hospitality options remain, including our Mini Marquee packages.

Contact Kym on 336 0055 or kym@riccartonpark.co.nz for details.

• Grand National Reserved Car Parks (10th & 14th only) • Carriage Paddock Reserved Car Parks (17th only) For reserved car parks book online, or for enquiries contact Alison on 336 0000 or alison@riccartonpark.co.nz

CUP DAY - Saturday 17 November

Christchurch Casino NZ Cup & NZ Bloodstock 1000 Guineas Day

The ultimate day at the races. Regarded as the social event of the year.

Car Park Parties a feature. An R18 event. Entry $25. Gates open 9am.

• The ticket sales are capped so pre-purchase now to avoid disappointment • Ballantynes “Fashion In The Field” in association with Millennium Hotels and Resorts from the Birdcage Bar catwalk (commences 12noon) • Two big screens on course - tune your radio to 107.5FM to listen • Carriage Paddock Reserved Car Parks at $125 • Pre-order a Multi Pack: entrance to members stand, Balmerino luncheon, race book and first drink for just $110.

PIN & WIN

1 of 3 Ford Fiestas!

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EYE PAPARAZZI Always an occasion with Nautilus Estate of Marlborough NZ FASHION WEEK 2012 – KAGI JEWELLERY – BIRDS OF PARADISE, PHOENIX COSMETICS TRULY OUTRAGEOUS SHOW, WEDDING SHOW

Caitlin Smith

Dancers with Kat Gee and Caitlin Smith

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ESTEEM JEWELLERY LAUNCH

Candy Lane, Pauline Kelly & Sarah Breslin

Miss World NZ - Colette Lochore

Models wearing Yvonne Bennetti

BRENT MARRIS, FROM MARISCO WINES, 50TH BIRTHDAY. AT ABBEVILLE ESTATE

Georgia Marris, Andrew Matthews

Pam George, Kirsty Harkness, Anna Williams

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Barbera Newman, Lisa Vos

Guy and Karen Rutledge

Tim Murphy, Emma Marris, Stephanie Murphy

Georgia, Olivia, Emma, Claudia Marris

Shooter Girls

Brent & Rosemary Marris

BEAUTIFUL YOU - THE BEAUTY BOOK LAUNCH AT DFS GALLERIA CUSTOMHOUSE, AUCKLAND

Vanessa Green and DFS General Manager Azra Kujovic

Nicky Robertson & Keith Vernon

Erin & Stephen Mills

Phoenix Cosmetics Show with Diamond Entertainment

Chrissy Ve and Rich Tangney

Richard & Leslea Eilenberg

Jules Armishaw and Aja Rock

Francesca Marsic

Franko Heke and ShĂ­vanni Keshor

Francieli Peratelli McWilliams & Angela Stone

Alison Law and Anne Nicholas

Paloma Cheadle & Diedre Latell

Diamond Entertainment girls with Tristan de Chalain

Susana Tuya Sarmiento & Evan Matthews

Emma Archer & Kim Horsnell

Jill Larson & Alice Morgan

Ros Torrance & Amitee Greenhill

Alicia Berridge

Andy Tan

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THE LIFESTYLE QUARTERLY FOR FASHIONABLE LIVING

NEW ZEALAND | QUEENSL AND

ISSUE 55 2012 • NZ $8.50 (inc. GST)

My Dream Kitchen Making Dreams a Reality

Gull

A Family Owned Oil Company

The House That Eye Built Part Three

An Italian History

Owner Operators Tell Their Story

Design Online

Authentic Designer Furniture at Sensational Prices

Eye Interiors

The Heart of the Home

N G I S E E D NLIN O AUTHENTIC DESIGNER FURNITURE AT SENSATIONAL PRICES

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8 Gull: A Family Owned Oil Company

63 Cuisine News

12 EYE Interiors The Heart of the Home

84 60 Seconds with a Celeb

24 The House That Eye Built Part Three 54 For the Love of Italy

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85 Mr Opinionator

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Design Online Ensuring a genuine product

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he Internet has given us a wonderful tool for shopping conveniently online in the comfort of our homes. However it has also created a plethora of unscrupulous retailers who sell replicas, fakes and rip offs of authentically designed furniture clothing and accessories often passing them off as the real thing.

Design Online has been created to ensure your furniture or accessories purchased online are authentic and are not replica copies. All products on their website are guaranteed to have been

manufactured by the authorised manufacturer of the original design thus protecting the consumer from inferior fakes that invariably disappoint both qualitatively and aesthetically and become worthless as a long term investment.

Authentic designs—pieces produced by designers or their authorised manufacturers—are investments. They may be pricier than their knockoff versions but they are usually crafted with high-quality materials, will last for generations and will retain value.

Knockoffs, by contrast, tend to be short-term objects; they are

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made with lower-quality foam, fabrics, metal, joinery, glue, and veneers that break down faster. They will end up in the bin and probably sooner than you hope.

Take the iconic Eames designs for example. Purchase the authentic design, manufactured by the authorised manufacturer, Herman Miller, from Design Online and your purchase is likely to double in value over the next decade. Buy the replica elsewhere and it is destined to become valueless.

Design Online will not only protect you from design theft but

will bring you authentic design at sensational prices due to our low overhead advantage over traditional re-sellers. Additionally you can visit their showroom/warehouse at 69 St.Georges Bay Road in Parnell, Auckland if you are uncomfortable purchasing on line or wish to see the products on the showroom oor.

Design Online not only purchases from the New Zealand agents for our authentic designer pieces but also sources its own exclusive designer brands direct to you at very affordable prices.

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Eye Magazine caught up with Angela Sorenson, the Manager of Design Online.

How long has Design Online been around?

We have been operating as an online store for about three years now but have only recently opened up our warehouse showroom to the public.

Being an online store do you get many visitors?

We are amazed how much foot traffic we get for an online store,

especially seeing as we are at the end of a cul de sac. We expected to get the majority of people calling in on Saturday & Sunday while visiting the Parnell French markets but this is not the case. We get a lot more during the week which surprised and pleased us. We are becoming a destination store.

How would you describe your clients?

They range from the young and computer savvy wanting Aeron chairs & quirky gifts like the “Teapots� Romeo the cat lamp to our more discerning clients, including many clients from rural New Zealand, who would not get a chance to visit our showroom.

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What is the latest trend?

This is what I love about Design Online, we are not limited to any trend or style in particular, as long it is great design, authentic (not a copy) we will sell it. There are new products arriving all the time. I feel like a kid in a candy store.

We have an incredible range of accessories ranging from the classic ceramics from Bitossi, Alexander Girard Dolls and Eames house bird from Vitra right through to our latest offering of quirky teapot designs from Germany.

Some of the new lines that we have introduced this year are the sofa & sofa beds from Futura. Futura specialise in seating that morphs

into beds & chaises without looking like the traditional sofa bed. One of my favourites is the Le Vele Video which starts off looking like a two seater sofa, they can be pulled apart to look like two armchairs and then can be adjusted into chaises with a table in between. It can be further adjusted to become two single beds or pushed back together to become a double bed. It’s fantastic.

My other favourite is the Kite, this is a modular design with a gloss lacquer base, the seats can be swivelled & adjusted to form interesting sleeping arrangements. We have the Kite in some crazy fabrics; you have to see it to really appreciate it. www.designonline.co.nz

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Gull New Zealand Today, Gull NZ Ltd is a major player and New Zealand’s only independent, familyowned oil company.

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Gull – A Family Affair In 1976, after more than 30 years in the building industry, Fred Rae came across an opportunity to invest his capital in a fledgling Perth service station business. It was a humble beginning for the company that would become Gull Petroleum.

Over the next few years, Fred realised that there was even better opportunity if the company was managed as a family business. In 1984, Fred invited his son, Neil, and son-in-law Ian, to join him.

Neil commenced as a director in 1984 taking over the operational side of the business. Neil could see how Gull could grow and become even more efficient, while still offering great service. In 2003, after serving as Executive Director for many years, Neil was appointed Chairman. In 2007, Neil became inaugural chairman of the Biofuels Association of Australia, where he helped create a sustainable and economically viable Australian biofuels industry, consistent with community interests and environmental standards.

Son-in-law, Ian Green, had previously held senior accounting and management positions within the building and transport industries.

In 1984, he was appointed to the board as Finance Director, and later appointed Deputy Chairman. Ian’s industry experience in service station retailing and development, fuel supply and terminalling operations was an invaluable asset in establishing Gull Petroleum’s New Zealand operations.

Facilitating the success of the family-owned company has been a specialised and loyal team dedicated to offering motorists a real choice in a competitive market. In New Zealand the team consists of 12 employees led by Dave Bodger, who has had a wealth of experience in the fuel industry prior to being appointed General Manager of Gull New Zealand, and Ulrik Olsen, Business Development & Marketing Manager who has been with the company for 14 years and has broad experience in many management roles.

“Developing such an excellent and highly valued small team in New Zealand has proven to be the key to our success”, says Neil Rae. Taking Wings By the 1990’s, Gull Petroleum W.A. had grown so much their supplier, BP, was unable to meet their fuel needs. In keeping with Gull’s feet on the ground philosophy, the Gull team decided to tackle the issue by building their own import fuel terminal.

Gull Petroleum’s new self-sufficiency led to greater growth, profitability and an extension into convenience retailing. By the late 1990’s, the company was well established and looking to stretch its wings. New Zealand was a logical step as there were no independent networks, but a lot of independent sites.

Free from the massive marketing budgets and overheads of the big oil companies, the Gull team knew they could make these smaller sites work. In 1998, Gull began building a state of the art fuel terminal in Mt Maunganui.

Tanks were floated down from Marsden Pt. 400 km away – a feat the opposition said was “impossible.” When Gull began supplying their retail network, the price of petrol was brought down by 20 cents per litre.

Beyond Discounted Fuel In late 2010, Gull sold its 34 year old Aussie business to a private equity company, choosing to focus on the growth of its New Zealand business and keeping the local fuel market competitive.

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pumped market. Well recognised as a leader in low fuel prices, whilst delivering high quality products, the company is much loved by Kiwis looking to alleviate the increasing burden of living costs. The company uses technical innovation to increase customer savings in every way they can. The introduction of unmanned service stations cut the cost of labour and saved customers money and time, just by using Eftpos at the pump.

The first to introduce bio-diesel and bio-ethanol, and the first to offer low sulphur diesel ahead of regulation, Gull NZ has consistently been at the forefront of any new initiative in the sector. Gull continues to lead New Zealand as an environmentally conscious oil company. It even practices vapour recovery at most of its retail sites – again well ahead of regulation.

In simple terms, vapour recovery works a little like this: “When the truck comes to fill the service station tanks, which are full of fumes, we don’t push the dirty, contaminated air through a pipe up into the atmosphere, which is common practice,” says Gull Business Development Manager, Ulrik Olsen.

“Instead, we create a closed loop between the truck and the tank so that the fumes go into the truck to be taken to a safe place. We don’t have to do it but we do it anyway. It is really a good neighbourly thing to do”.

Gull’s premium fuel is called Gull Force 10, and is 98 octane.

Instead of importing already made 98 Octane as separate product, Gull blends 95 octane with ethanol – which, on its own, is a whopping 113 octane – to achieve the required 98. Further, strengthening the company’s ties with its new home, Gull sources the majority of its ethanol from Fonterra, having fostered a relationship with New Zealand’s dairy giant. The ethanol is sustainably produced from a by-

“Gull’s investment is a vote for in favour of the future of the New Zealand service station industry. While major oil companies are constantly evaluating their presence in this market, Gull views both New Zealand and Tauranga as a stable and reliable market to invest in.” product of dairy processing.

Last year, Gull NZ announced the construction of a new ten million litre fuel tank at their Mt Maunganui storage facility, which is operated

by Terminals (N.Z.) Limited (TNZ), a member of the Gull group of companies. The new tank brings TNZ’s total storage capacity to 88 million litres.

“Modern, economic, state of the art storage enables Gull to keep pump prices low and discount even further when we can, and we’re currently the only ones who consistently give Kiwi motorists that choice,” says Gull General Manager, Dave Bodger.

“Gull’s investment is a vote in favour of the future of the New Zealand service station industry. While major oil companies are constantly evaluating their presence in this market, Gull views both New Zealand and Tauranga as a stable and reliable market to continue invest in.”

Again in keeping with company philosophy, Gull NZ recently partnered with another family owned enterprise, South Island convenience grocery chain, Night ‘n Day, opening 21 new stores.“ Like Gull, Night ‘n Day is a family-owned company that has the freedom to manage its stores in a way that suits the local community,” explains Bodger.

Flying Into The Future Gull NZ reached a milestone this July when it opened its 50th service station in Matamata. To mark the special event, locals were treated to a 50 cent per litre discount across the fuel range for a two hour period.

The celebrations kicked off in grand style with a live band rocking out on the petrol station rooftop, speeches by Matamata Mayor, Hugh Vercoe and Mr Bodger. Community group performances and giveaways kept locals entertained throughout the event.

The 50th site cemented the family-owned fuel retailer as a key player in the petroleum market. “We’re no longer the new kid on the block and we are here to stay. We’ve been here 14 years; our critics said we wouldn’t last a year,” says Olsen.

“Over and above value for money when filling up, is the fact that our customers can always pick up the phone and ring me or someone at the office. You don’t get fobbed off to a call-centre in Bangkok who will ‘get back to you.’ We are a New Zealand managed family owned company and it’s what sets us apart.”

Check out the 50th site celebration video on www.facebook.com/GullPetroleumNZ Ph: +64 9 489 1452 www.gull.co.nz 11

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The Heart of the Home

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he kitchen is the heart of the home. It is no longer just where we cook, it’s where we live our lives, socialise and share in culinary experiences with friends and family. It’s no coincidence that cooking shows dominate our television screens at the moment, they have inspired us to get back in the kitchen and create, share our passion with other foodies, and has re-ignited the trend of home entertaining.

This issue we are delighted to introduce to you Kouzina Appliances in Parnell. When I met with Martin Cross, Director and owner, he showed me around their inspiring showroom at the Strand.

Their stunning range of European appliances are highly coveted and are now on my wish list for when I update my kitchen next year! I found Martin to be highly personable, and recommend a trip to their showroom if you are considering purchasing new appliances for your kitchen.

Our very talented interior designer, Shelleece Stanaway shares with EYE some of her ideas when considering design and function in the dining room.

We hope you enjoy this issue of EYE Interiors and The House That EYE Built.

Design and Interior Features Manager - Lisa Harkness

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Details of Design “Eye would like to congratulate Shelleece Stanaway Design for being a finalist in this years New Zealand Best Design Awards.� As part of her regular contribution, this issue Shelleece talks about creating a beautiful, functional dining room space.

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he dining room is a place where family and friends gather together to talk and eat. Nowadays it is very rare to find separate dining rooms as most spaces are integrated kitchen/dining or dining/living spaces. This being a reflection of our busy, modern lifestyles and the changing trend in how we entertain.

Dining In Style Table and chairs should always be centre point of the dining room, so it is crucial to figure out the maximum size of the dining table. Take into consideration the amount of space that is taken up by the dining room chairs and ensure that it is easy to move around the outside of the chairs while people are still seated at the table.

Remembering that people will often sit for an hour to eat dinner and relax, comfortable chairs are paramount. Guests might be seated for an entire evening talking, drinking wine and eating.

It is not essential to have matching table and chairs. An eclectic mix can give the room charisma and offer an opportunity to showcase your individual identity. There is a huge array of options to choose from. When deciding, it is really a question of selecting the right style, shape and level of comfort as well as colour and texture Setting The Mood Lighting is an incredibly important feature in any dining room. I always recommend controllable lighting because it enables you to choose a particular mood and set the perfect ambience for different types of entertaining. It can be really nice to repeat a series of identical pendants or shades over the dining table. This gives the table setting structure. Look at where your lights are sitting. It can be quite effective to have pendants hanging low and close to the surface. It gives a wonderful ambiance and works as an aesthetic table feature or centrepiece.

Artwork is a fabulous way for us to express our personalities. The dining room is a fantastic place to display photographs, sculptures or paintings and it gives the room character and soul.

Stylish Storage When designing your dining room, it is important to consider how you want the room to work for you. It has to suit how you live and use the space. Determine the kind of storage that suits your lifestyle. It might be a freestanding sideboard or an entire wall of shelving to display treasures or beautiful crockery. It all comes down to a matter of individual preference.

Shelleece Loves: ♥ Gorgeous pendant lights that sit low over a dining room table. ♥ Masculine/feminine contrasts. This might mean pairing soft linens of a tablecloth with large solid dining room chairs. ♥ Lush upholstered chairs for super comfort. ♥ Table settings that add a wow factor.

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The European Appliance Specialist

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his spring, do more than just spring clean under your house; clean out your kitchen appliances. As the suppliers of top quality European appliances, Kouzina have kept up a reputation with their clients and within the industry of bringing in the latest and most premium brands that you need. With their stunning premises on The Strand, Parnell, partnered up with their knowledgeable staff that are not only passionate about their products, but also passionate about helping you to make the right decisions that work best with you, which in turn give them the skills to be able to turn any house into a creative and unique home for your family.

Having been in the industry prior to opening Kouzina, owner Martin Cross wanted to create a place that was friendly and relaxed as well as being professional. Starting 8 years ago, he sought after a space, that brought together designs and ideas, wants and needs, that help to fit the ideas that not only new home owners may bring, but also designer and architects. “What makes us different is that once you have bought something from us, we have a comprehensive backup support system, which means our clients can ask any questions, at any time�.

With their cutting edge brands that they stock, you know that you will get the best possible choice that there is to offer. With brands such as Gaggenau, Miele, Sub-Zero, Wolf, Asko, Bosch, Falcon, Liebherr, Fisher & Paykel, Vintec and much more you can be assured that you will find an oven or fridge that can not only meet your budget but your colour scheme, design and dream all in one.

With ample parking that is easily accessible by driving up the ramp at 155 The Strand you can pop in any time and start talking ideas.

So start your clean out with the kitchen, because as everyone knows, cleaning your oven is no fun; the solution? Buy a new one!

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Director Stan Jones, formed Living Flame thirty years ago. He had a personal vision to create, manufacture and distribute the finest range of gas fireplaces, distinguished by innovative design and special features that give unique comfort benefits and complement residential or commercial surroundings.

Living Flame has an extensive library of drawings and resources based on the wealth of knowledge the business has acquired over the past thirty years. Design files cover gas fires, fireplaces, flue systems and other associated elements, which have all been developed into useable files for Architects, Draughtsmen and Designers.

Living Flame offers a unique on-line ‘Easy Design Service’ whereby you can view their product gallery ranging from traditional through to contemporary styles, select the fireplace you like, and then enter details via their website. They will respond to you quickly with drawings, specs and details on your selected fireplace for your requirements. This will save you time, increase accuracy and ensure quality.

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Cath Watson & Clare Ellis catch up at the local café in Greenhithe, Palette

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lare Ellis has a passion for selling property in the Greenhithe and surrounding areas on Auckland’s beautiful North Shore. It’s a passion that saw her named the number one residential real-estate agent at Bayleys Albany in 20102011 and she is currently in the top 20 for Bayleys Residential. Her approachable, professional nature and her negotiation experience means she consistently delivers quality results.

She credits her success to not only her own passion for real-estate, but to that of a supportive team around her. Cath Watson, her dedicated Personal Assistant, comes from a successful acting background and helps Clare with marketing and administration. Her creativity, enthusiasm and friendly nature ensures that clients receive the best customer service with a smile. Added to that, the support of Bayleys in-house auctioneer, Daniel Coulson, New Zealand’s top real estate auctioneer, is invaluable to Clare and her clients. Daniel recently won the Australasian Auctioneer championships, and is always on hand to give advice and support. With an incredible 86% of Clare’s vendors selling by Auction, Daniel’s award

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winning experience ensures Clare has a strong presence with Auctions.

Clare is passionate about the Greenhithe community and all that the area offers – good schools, village atmosphere, great shops and restaurants, parks and stunning properties make this a desirable and affordable locality on the North Shore. While Clare’s selling success rate is impressive, her love of her local community is even more so.

Clare and her team run an annual charity auction with big names such as Paul Henry and Shane Cortese having provided entertainment.

Over the last two years they have raised over $15,000 for her chosen charity Kidscan and her local school, Greenhithe Primary.

Clare is the perfect choice for potential vendors because of her love for Greenhithe and her expertise in marketing and selling properties in and around the local areas. “People often ask me when the best time to sell is. I’ll say to them when they are ready. There are always buyers looking. However, the reality is, in a market like this one which is really buoyant, there has never been a better time. With the right method of sale and a good campaign, properties are selling well.”

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THE HOUSE THAT EYE BUILT

The House That EYE Built Part Three of a Four Issue Series.

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o the walls are up and the roof is on, now what? While the big parts of the house are finally coming together, there are lots of little things that need to happen on the inside to make sure you have a fully functioning house.

And while the saying goes ‘don’t sweat the small stuff’ – being conscious of the details will get you a lot closer to your dream home.

But wait! Before you go spending up large, know your budget and do your best to stick to it. If you are unsure about what you have in the bank, why not make an appointment to see your mortgage manager. It is probably a great time to catch up with them anyway to discuss progress on the build and any payments coming up. If you bank with BNZ, you’ll find they have a lot of products and services on offer that help you to manage your finances. TotalMoney is a home loan that combines the benefits of offsetting with a floating interest rate to give customers the ultimate in flexibility. Your transaction and savings accounts offset your mortgage so you pay less interest, but you still have full access to the money in these accounts and this means you can enjoy the benefits of offsetting without needing to change your spending habits.

Now might also be a good time to check in with your project manager. If you chose to work with a professional building company, like G.J. Gardner, why not see how everything looks now that the house is more than just a plan on a piece of paper.

As they want to build a house that suits your lifestyle and needs, have a chat about anything you aren’t sure about – you never know what type of detail could be changed that will mean the world of difference to how you move around your home.

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Although the design of your home was completed ages ago, it doesn’t mean that everything inside the house has to be locked into place, and there are quite a few details to think about. These days building an energy efficient home is essential and some things are actually in the building code, like using double glazed windows and having a certain standard of insulation. It can be hard to understand all the requirements, so if in doubt, get in touch with Right House who can help you create a comfortable, healthy and energy wise home.

They can point you in the right direction of efficient light fittings, hot water heating options and other simple, yet effective tools for future proofing your home.

Windows and doors provide obvious functional use, but did you know that there are a lot more options over and above just filling a hole in a wall? Windows and doors are an often undervalued consideration when building a home, yet they are a vital connection to indoor and outdoor spaces and are essential for providing light and ventilation. Fletcher Aluminium have been doing what they do for years, and that’s providing expert products and advice when it comes to all things joinery, so make sure you don’t just ‘settle’ for any window or door as it could be the difference between simple function and the freedom of lifestyle.

A new house will never be fully complete without your dream kitchen. It’s the hub slash heart of the home more often than not, and you are free to let your imagination run wild with mydreamkitchen. co.nz. Here you can collect ideas, glean inspiration and generally have a blast working out how it will all come together. There is definitely not a ‘one size fits all’ approach when it comes to kitchens, so make sure you decide what will work best for you and your family.

And of course you need to work out which appliances will go

into your kitchen, as well as your laundry. Ease of use and having a high standard of performance is so important when it comes to the machines that help with your household chores, so choose carefully. Fisher & Paykel is a household name in New Zealand, and with their commitment to technology, design, user friendliness and environmental awareness it won’t be hard to find all that you need in their range of appliances. Work out how much space you have, what is important to you in terms of functionality and how you will be using these products on a daily basis – they need to fit in with who you are.

Floor coverings will be a decision that needs to be made as construction progresses. As a ‘finishing touch’ to the house it is what pulls your whole house together. So understandably, it can be a scary choice to make as once it is down, it will be down for many years to come. But the great thing is there are options which mean it doesn’t actually have to be that permanent. Designer Rugs offer a huge range of floor coverings which can be changed every season if you wish. And if you have wooden floors, large rugs can help with defining spaces in open plan living. As a great alternative to carpet, Designer Rugs provide flexibility and the ability to transform a room in minutes.

As all the work is completed outside the house, your section can be reclaimed to be reviewed for its future potential. Don’t be afraid of thinking about gardens now, as getting planting in before the house is finished means it will be fully flourishing on moving in day. Palmers are experts in landscaping and can provide the broad spectrum of services from design to implementation, or are just happy to offer advice on what plants will work best in your garden. Why not walk into a home that is complete inside and out and which you can enjoy straight away.

And speaking of the outdoors, how much time will you be spending out there? Do you like to BBQ, entertain friends, or simply relax with a book? Depending on the size of your outdoor living, you will probably need some sort of shading to be protected from the harsh New Zealand sun, and those showers that always seem to come out of nowhere. Open up your life to the outdoors, no matter the weather, with Shade 7.

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Faster freedom with BNZ

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hile most home owners dream of paying off their mortgage faster, it is seen to be wishful thinking – along the same lines as having a ‘money tree’ in the backyard!

However BNZ always has its thinking caps on and has some actual real-life products and tools available to its customers to help them get mortgage free, faster.

“From TotalMoney to revolving credit home loans and tailored repayment options, there are many ways our customers can achieve their financial goals,” says Matt Nauer, National Sales Development Manager for BNZ. To accomplish this, BNZ banking consultants are encouraged to have conversations with their customers to discover their financial needs and savings goals. This ensures customers are provided the right products and services to help them get where they want to be, whether it’s paying off the mortgage faster or saving thousands on interest.

Perhaps the most exciting product from BNZ is TotalMoney, which is a home loan that combines the benefits of offsetting with a floating interest rate to give customers the ultimate in flexibility.

“With TotalMoney your everyday transaction and savings accounts offset your mortgage so you pay less interest, but you still have full access to the money in these accounts,” says Nauer.

This means you can enjoy the benefits of offsetting without needing to change your spending habits. Plus as TotalMoney interest

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rates are floating, you can make lump-sum repayments or repay the full loan without incurring any early repayment charges.

TotalMoney also assists customers with budgeting, where you can have up to ten separate accounts and assign each account with a different savings goal, whilst still using these funds to offset your mortgage.

While home ownership and a mortgage can seem a daunting prospect to some, it is BNZ’s job to understand who you are and what you want from your mortgage.

“BNZ is committed to helping New Zealanders be good at managing their money, because we believe if you’re good with money you can do good things with it,” says Nauer.

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Modern Day Kitchens Reflect Your Lifestyle

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itchens are becoming one of the most important and personal spaces in the house with family and friends often joining in. The kitchen is seen as a social place to prepare food, eat and gather and is the centre stage of a modern home.

Most new home owners get overwhelmed when thinking about all the aspects to designing their new kitchen. Kitchen designers are knowledgeable about products, layouts and trends and their experience is invaluable in guiding during the design. They understand how certain elements in the kitchen work and can suggest similar products in a variety of price ranges to suit your needs.

Gather information by saving photos, magazines etc. that you like. Study layouts to determine what would work best for your family’s lifestyle. Ask friends what they like or dislike about their own kitchens. Kitchens are about creating a workplace that reflects your individual personality and style and make sure your kitchen reflects how you really live.

Consider the following functional aspects of your kitchen: When planning you kitchen it is important to first determine your personal style, then you can decide which cabinetry and accessories to incorporate into your new kitchen.

Interplay between colours and textures.

The right texture can be incorporated into your kitchen design e.g. natural finishes,

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gloss, matt, timber veneers or laminates.

Bench tops sets the tone for the whole room and should be aesthetically pleasing.

Consider using hidden storage, drawers and utensil inserts to maximise your organisational space. There should be sufficient storage space with your most frequent used items handy.

Make good use of awkward corners spaces with corner drawers or pull out options.

Make sure the five zones, cooking, cleaning, preparation, consumables and nonconsumables, fit your requirements.

Maximise your bench space and store your utensils, spices, paper towels, kitchen tools,

oils and sauces etc. with various internal hardware options available.

Choose the right sink that fits your needs.

There are a variety of styles, designs and materials.

Select a layout that suits your needs and lifestyle, e.g. will there be a primary cook or more people working in the kitchen or do you want to incorporate informal seating areas?

Clever use of lighting can highlight a certain area and add a modern feel to your design. Just like in your other rooms make sure that you have a combination of general, task and mood lighting to create a mix of diffused and directed light.

Multiple appliance choices are available and manufacturers are bringing the functionality of high-tech gadgets to appliances and streamlining their designs.

There are many different types of flooring in various finishes and price ranges. It is very important to choose the right flooring for your kitchen.

Future-proof your kitchen.

The world of kitchen design opens new channels of creativity and inspires a whole new world of living.

Annemarie Mains CKDNZ (Certified Kitchen Designer) Franchisee, G.J. Gardner Homes Otago www.gjgardner.co.nz

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Creating Social Spaces for Seamless Indoor and Outdoor Living

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ummer is nearly upon us, so grab those BBQ tongs and throw on your jandals! Are you looking to design your dream summer Kitchen or Dining Space? Look to Fletcher Aluminium and their experienced team to help create the indoor and outdoor flow to suit the way you want to live.

Reflecting modern lifestyles of open plan living and the temperate climate of New Zealand, are increasingly popular supersized doors that connect indoor dining areas to outdoor spaces. As we head into the summer months, spaces which blur the line between indoor and outdoor living, become central to happy family occasions and summer barbecuing.

Fletcher Aluminium are excited about the different door configurations available in this category. There are Foldback® Bifolds that fully maximize door openings, allowing uninterrupted views and access, by folding back against the wall. There are also Sliders and Stackers. The Eurostacker® is fantastic as it comes in a variety of different sizes and configurations, from two panels that stack 30

over a fixed panel, through to ones that go over cladding, into a cavity, or even bi-part at a corner.

These days it is not uncommon to see homes with openings from the living, kitchen and dining areas that span 10 metres or more, can be 3 metres in height, and have door panel weights of up to a quarter of

a tonne! Innovative designs and superior performance of glass and aluminium joinery make this all possible today.

Fletcher Aluminium products are unique. Their doors cleverly blend practicality, functionality and aesthetics.

This is particularly the case, with door sills.

In a conventional sliding door, there is an unsightly dirt trap and doors become hard to slide. In contrast, with the Eurostacker® you get a flush sill with a chevron shaped wheel guide, allowing smooth easy opening and closing every time. As well as aesthetic clean lines, there are no dirt traps and it performs better from both a weathering perspective and also size and weight capacity capabilities.

So cast your attention to the indoor and outdoor flow of living in your own home and talk to the experienced team at Fletcher Aluminium. They will provide you with many exciting and practical options for designing your kitchen and dining areas to reflect your family’s lifestyle.

Ph: 0800 55 11 00 www.fletcheraluminium.co.nz

A SHOW HOME LIKE NO OTHER Large-scale homes demand expansive ideas and bold solutions. The Atlantic High Performance Suite incorporates the innovative sill system for an increase in rolling weight per panel; maximising openings to provide bigger views and make bigger design statements.

To find out more visit: www.atlanticsuite.co.nz

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Kitchen Appliances Made for You Fisher & Paykel’s design teams based in Auckland and Dunedin have designed quality, premium kitchen appliances with you in mind. The appliances share a common design language as well as considering ergonomics and ease of use. This means you can confidently mix and match appliances that meet your needs and achieve a European styled kitchen.

Gas on Glass The latest innovation in cooking from Fisher & Paykel and Silver Award winner for Consumer Product at the 2011 New Zealand Best Design Awards.

Inspired by European styling this cooktop is designed using premium quality materials with polished stainless trim. Fisher & Paykel’s Gas on Glass is your elegant solution combining the precision of gas cooking along with the easy cleaning features of our ecofriendly ceramic glass.

Ice & Water French Door Fisher & Paykel’s unique Ice & Water models offer chilled filtered water at the touch of a button without taking up any extra space in your refrigerator, providing maximum food storage. The slimline water touch pad and angled water delivery means any size or shaped vessel can be filled.

90cm large capacity built in oven A Gold Award winner for Consumer Product at the 2011 New Zealand Best Design Awards.

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meet a demanding professional standard in terms of size, quality and craftsmanship. Up to 9 different functions to choose from to give you flexibility and complete control.

Phase 7 DishDrawer™ Dishwasher Fisher & Paykel created the DishDrawer™ over a decade ago and revolutionised the way we clean our dishes. Now Phase 7 brings a

new level of performance and quality into your kitchen; with 7 place settings per drawer and adjustable racking for your convenience, whilst continuing to deliver superior ergonomics, requiring less movement to open, load and close. This unique dishwasher is designed with you in mind.

For more details and our store locator please visit fisherpaykel.co.nz.

the social kitchen

The kitchen is the humble engine room in which we choose to live. No longer is it the room at the back of the house. Today it’s the hub. It’s where we create, socialise and enjoy the best life has to offer. Cooking is a social activity. It’s not just about efficiency, more often it’s about fun. Eat, share, live life — we’ll take care of the details.

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The Poynters stunning range of outdoor furniture just gets bigger and better.

Contemporary style from surprisingly affordable to absolute premium, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Please visit our showroom to view one of the most comprehensive, stocked outdoor furniture collections in New Zealand.

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Creating Social Spaces for Seamless Indoor and Outdoor Living

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ummer is nearly upon us, so grab those BBQ tongs and throw on your jandals! Are you looking to design your dream summer Kitchen or Dining Space? Look to Fletcher Aluminium and their experienced team to help create the indoor and outdoor flow to suit the way you want to live.

Reflecting modern lifestyles of open plan living and the temperate climate of New Zealand, are increasingly popular supersized doors that connect indoor dining areas to outdoor spaces. As we head into the summer months, spaces which blur the line between indoor and outdoor living, become central to happy family occasions and summer barbecuing.

Fletcher Aluminium are excited about the different door configurations available in this category. There are Foldback® Bifolds that fully maximize door openings, allowing uninterrupted views and access, by folding back against the wall. There are also Sliders and Stackers. The Eurostacker® is fantastic as it comes in a variety of different sizes and configurations, from two panels that stack 34

over a fixed panel, through to ones that go over cladding, into a cavity, or even bi-part at a corner.

These days it is not uncommon to see homes with openings from the living, kitchen and dining areas that span 10 metres or more, can be 3 metres in height, and have door panel weights of up to a quarter of

a tonne! Innovative designs and superior performance of glass and aluminium joinery make this all possible today.

Fletcher Aluminium products are unique. Their doors cleverly blend practicality, functionality and aesthetics.

This is particularly the case, with door sills.

In a conventional sliding door, there is an unsightly dirt trap and doors become hard to slide. In contrast, with the Eurostacker® you get a flush sill with a chevron shaped wheel guide, allowing smooth easy opening and closing every time. As well as aesthetic clean lines, there are no dirt traps and it performs better from both a weathering perspective and also size and weight capacity capabilities.

So cast your attention to the indoor and outdoor flow of living in your own home and talk to the experienced team at Fletcher Aluminium. They will provide you with many exciting and practical options for designing your kitchen and dining areas to reflect your family’s lifestyle.

Ph: 0800 55 11 00 www.fletcheraluminium.co.nz

A SHOW HOME LIKE NO OTHER Large-scale homes demand expansive ideas and bold solutions. The Atlantic High Performance Suite incorporates the innovative sill system for an increase in rolling weight per panel; maximising openings to provide bigger views and make bigger design statements.

To find out more visit: www.atlanticsuite.co.nz

BUFFALO/FA3798

Makers of New Zealand’s Smoothest Sliding Doors

SYSTEMS DESIGNED BY FLETCHER ALUMINIUM

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My Dream Kitchen – Making Dreams a Reality My Dream Kitchen is a new and innovative online resource to help you plan the kitchen of your dreams – with the backing of a New Zealand celebrity chef.

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elebrity chef Simon Gault is on board endorsing the initiative.

“My Dream Kitchen is a fantastic initiative from The Laminex Group.

As a proud owner of a Corian kitchen myself, I’m thrilled to be involved,” Simon said.

“I have commissioned quite a few kitchens in my time and I wish there had been something like My Dream Kitchen around then – it would have been a massive help!”

My Dream Kitchen is the go-to website for consumers to get practical tips and inspiration when renovating your kitchen.

It includes a 3D kitchen design programme, kitchen images and themes, updates on latest global trends, finance tips, choice of materials and how to choose a builder, as well as ‘My Pantry’ – a scrapbook where consumers can collate and share inspirational images.

The website has been created with design and simplicity in mind. The large tile format makes it easy to navigate and clearly shows the user the main items within the site at first glance. The website provides the user with information and inspiration to help renovate their kitchen. Instead of having to search and obtain information from multiple resources, My Dream Kitchen is aiming to be the one and only place you need to go. The website is divided into 5 main components.

Inspiration This section has been split into 3 parts, a gallery of kitchen images, colour trends and design trends. The vast gallery of kitchen images allow you to search by style, colour, layup and budget. The images cover a vast array of styles and will be continually added to, helping you create the kitchen look that best suits your personality and needs.

Colour and product trends will be updated with what’s happening around the world and keeps you up to date with the latest innovation and technology in kitchen design.

Tips There are so many things to think about when renovating or building a new kitchen from design and consent to building and budgets. The tips section of the website is divided into 4 main areas and also allows you to download a printable checklist to help with your kitchen planning. The areas of focus are: Planning stages – reasons for renovating, current and future kitchen requirements and a checklist of questions you need to ask yourself.

Design – finding a designer, kitchen layouts, storage and design considerations.

Finances – budget guide

Construction – choosing a builder, consents and the choosing the right tradespeople for your job.

My Pantry Store and share all your favourite images, ideas and tips for your new kitchen in our online scrapbook. My Dream Kitchen is a great resource for all things kitchen and the most convenient way to store all your kitchen ideas. Once you have registered with the site you can save anything you like into your own personalised “scrapbook”.

Products The product section provides you with in depth information on a range of products that can be used in your kitchen. Find out the best products for your cabinetry doors, splashbacks, flooring, sinks and of course the benchtops.

Benchtops have to endure a tremendous amount of wear and tear, which is why the materials used for benchtops must be tough.

There is a wide selection of benchtop materials available and it can become quite confusing to find the one that’s right for you. Find out about traditional high quality benchtop products such as Formica and Laminex. High Pressure Laminates are one of

the most cost-effective options and come in a large range of colours and patterns.

CaesarStone, made of a quartz and resin compound which mostly mimics stone or granite. Engineered stone is tough and has a “softer” feel than granite. Engineered stone has a number of advantages over its natural counterpart. It’s almost totally non-porous, so it doesn’t need to be sealed.

Solid Surfaces material Corian comes in a great range of colours and has the advantage that joins are not visible. When selecting your benchtop material you need to consider your lifestyle and budget. My Dream Kitchen will allow you to decide based on technical attributes, use, colour and budget.

Also coming soon to the My Dream Kitchen website will be information on the right hardware solutions, appliances for your kitchen and an amazing 3D planner which lets you play around with the layout and design of your kitchen before visiting the professionals.

Make My Dream Kitchen your first and only stop when planning your stunning new kitchen and contact our friendly professionals throughout the country to help you through the process. My Dream Kitchen, making dreams a reality! www.mydreamkitchen.co.nz 35

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TIPS WHEN RENOVATING YOUR DREAM KITCHEN 1. Renovating can be a costly and inconvenient business. Before you launch into renovations, take time to consider whether the expense and disruption is justified.

2. Experience has shown that most people keep a kitchen for approximately 15-20 years. That’s why it pays to carefully consider your needs and wants before you venture out to buy a kitchen. When planning for your dream kitchen it’s a good idea to consider the size of your household, lifestyle, cooking habits and kitchen functionality.

3. Whether you need a designer to design and draw up plans really depends on the extent of work being done. Major renovations involving moving walls around, adding new rooms or having a new kitchen put in will benefit from the design expertise of an architect, architectural designer or architectural draughtsperson. Their ideas can help to maximise floor space, aspect to the sun, and flow.

4. When selecting the floor plan for your kitchen, there are 6 basic kitchen layouts to consider: Galley Kitchen - A walk-through kitchen design, featuring cabinets on two sides. The Galley design or corridor kitchen is common in many apartments and open-plan layouts.

L Kitchen - One line of cabinets placed around a corner. L Shaped kitchen designs are great for small spaces and open-plan rooms.

U Kitchen - A U shaped kitchen design usually has one entrance and all counter space and appliances are built into a U shape.

Single Line Kitchen - In this layout the sink, cooking range and refrigerator are placed in a single line.

G Shaped - All counter space and appliances are built into a G shape with one entrance and extended benchtop/breakfast bar creating the ‘G’ shape.

Island Kitchen - Adding an island is the most common way to achieve multiple work centres in a kitchen. An island suits many modern house styles where there is enough space and can provide several small work stations along its perimeter 5. The layout of the kitchen space is not the only thing to consider. You should also take into consideration important aspects such as, connection requirements (electricity, water etc.), dimensions and sill height of window and kitchen area (length, width and height of room).

6. And finally the budget, the word everyone hates! But of course a very necessary part of the whole process. After you have gathered all your ideas and wish list, it is time to realistically assess how much you can afford to pay. You may have to slightly reign in some ideas that you were thinking of so that you can get the job done! www.mydreamkitchen.co.nz

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I’ve commissioned quite a few kitchens in my time...

I wish there’d been something like My Dream Kitchen around then – it would have been a massive help!

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Kitchen Trends Inspiration New Products Design Tips Plus so Much More

Visit mydreamkitchen.co.nz to start planning today!

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Save on Electricity with Right House

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hotovoltaic (PV) panels positioned on a roof generate clean electricity by converting sunlight to electricity. PV is different to solar hot water systems which are also mounted on rooftops, but use the heat from the sun to provide hot water for household uses. During daylight hours, the PV panels produce a DC current, this runs through an inverter that converts the current into AC electricity. It is then suitable for electrical appliances and export to the main electricity grid.

One of the first questions people have is around the potential savings they can expect. While the economics of a PV system will be different for every site and is dependent on a number of different variables, most customers can expect a return on investment in the range of 6% to 10% per year, as well as an increase in the capital value of their property.

Site-specific variables that need to be considered when determining the savings made with a PV system start with the size and cost of the actual PV system. Then the anticipated annual energy yield; which is dependent on your climate, the roof orientation and inclination, along with any potential shading that may be present on the site(shading on an PV array can severely impact its performance).

What electricity price you currently pay for imported electricity and then the price paid to you from your electricity retailer for exported electricity that the PV system generates (this is usually called the feedin tariff)

And lastly, your household electricity demand profile. That’s how much electricity you use in your home and when you are using it. The key is to use as much of the solar generated electricity as possible.

This reduces the amount of electricity you need to buy from your electricity retailer. Given that a PV system only generates during the day, this could mean running appliances such as the washing machine, dishwasher, and hot water cylinder during the day.

The team at Right House can help to estimate what your savings might be after talking through these variables with you.

The benefits of a PV system: • Cut your electricity bills: Sunlight is free, so once you’ve paid for the initial installation your electricity costs will be reduced.

• Sell excess electricity back to the grid. What you don’t consume can be exported back on to the grid and you can receive a credit from your retailer (feed-in tariff) • Increase the value of your home – homes with energy saving systems are known to sell quicker too.

• They are made to last. There are PV panels delivering power today that were installed more than 30 years ago. All our PV panels carry an output warranty of 25 years.

• Feel good about generating CLEAN electricity • Enjoy knowing that you are protecting yourself from rising electricity prices Ph: 0800 744 484 www.photovoltaic.righthouse.co.nz

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Take Control of Rising Electricity Prices RIGHT HOUSE GRID-CONNECTED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS Reduce your electricity costs by up to 50% for as little as $10,000 by supplementing your existing power supply. Photovoltaic (PV) panels positioned on roofs generate clean electricity and thanks to Right House its now more affordable than you think. With residential electricity prices in New Zealand increasing on average 8.4% per year over the past ten years a PV system is now a viable option for homeowners.

Call our team today on 0800 744 484

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Architects – Who They Are and What They Do A lot of people call themselves designers, and many of them claim to be practising architecture. It’s not surprising, then, that there’s some confusion about architects – who they are and what they do. Here are a few answers to some basic questions.

Diederik van Heyningen

a professional development programme administered by the New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA), the professional organisation to which the great majority of registered Architects belong.

Architects can take a building project from site selection and design, through the consenting process to tendering, construction and completion. They know how to manage relationships with Councils, builders, and other consultants, such as quantity surveyors and engineers.

Poynder Avenue House, Christchurch, by Sheppard & Rout Architects. Winner of a 2012 Canterbury Architecture Award.

architecture degree, which is now a fiveyear course, and gained sufficient practical knowledge and experience to satisfy the Architects Registration Board. In order to stay registered, they must take part in

Simon Devitt

What do architects do?

Architects design spaces that are fit for purpose, harmoniously proportioned, appropriately enclosed and protected, and relate well to other spaces and to the wider context. Architects design structures ranging from small additions to existing houses to new office towers. No matter the size of the project, architects respond to an individual brief. Their work is not generic: each design is an answer to a particular set of circumstances.

Architecture is a celebration of difference.

How much will it cost to employ an architect?

There’s no set fee rate for an architect’s services. Fees may be calculated by lump sum for each stage of service, or by hourly rate, or by percentage of the contracted works, or by a combination of all three. As for the overall costs of a job, most architects acknowledge that it is now a challenge to keep total project costs for new houses below $2500 per square metre.

Who can call him or herself an architect?

The law is clear about who can call him or herself an architect. An architect must have met the academic and professional standards set by the Architects Registration Board, and must be currently registered by the Board. All registered architects are listed on the Board’s website: www.nzrab.co.nz.

Why use an architect?

Architects have extensive education and training. They must have completed an 40

Cleverley-Wilson House, Westmere, Auckland, by CCM Architects. Winner of a 2012 Auckland Architecture Award.

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Architects – Who They Are and What They Do A lot of people call themselves designers, and many of them claim to be practising architecture. It’s not surprising, then, that there’s some confusion about architects – who they are and what they do. Here are a few answers to some basic questions.

Diederik van Heyningen

a professional development programme administered by the New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA), the professional organisation to which the great majority of registered Architects belong.

Architects can take a building project from site selection and design, through the consenting process to tendering, construction and completion. They know how to manage relationships with Councils, builders, and other consultants, such as quantity surveyors and engineers.

Poynder Avenue House, Christchurch, by Sheppard & Rout Architects. Winner of a 2012 Canterbury Architecture Award.

architecture degree, which is now a fiveyear course, and gained sufficient practical knowledge and experience to satisfy the Architects Registration Board. In order to stay registered, they must take part in

Simon Devitt

What do architects do?

Architects design spaces that are fit for purpose, harmoniously proportioned, appropriately enclosed and protected, and relate well to other spaces and to the wider context. Architects design structures ranging from small additions to existing houses to new office towers. No matter the size of the project, architects respond to an individual brief. Their work is not generic: each design is an answer to a particular set of circumstances.

Architecture is a celebration of difference.

How much will it cost to employ an architect?

There’s no set fee rate for an architect’s services. Fees may be calculated by lump sum for each stage of service, or by hourly rate, or by percentage of the contracted works, or by a combination of all three. As for the overall costs of a job, most architects acknowledge that it is now a challenge to keep total project costs for new houses below $2500 per square metre.

Who can call him or herself an architect?

The law is clear about who can call him or herself an architect. An architect must have met the academic and professional standards set by the Architects Registration Board, and must be currently registered by the Board. All registered architects are listed on the Board’s website: www.nzrab.co.nz.

Why use an architect?

Architects have extensive education and training. They must have completed an 40

Cleverley-Wilson House, Westmere, Auckland, by CCM Architects. Winner of a 2012 Auckland Architecture Award.

Want to turn your house into your home?

Talk to an architect

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Finding the Perfect Architect for You Emily Andrews

in residential architecture, and their work ranges from new houses to alterations and additions to existing houses. Once you’ve done some research, it might be a good idea to meet with several practices to discuss your project and, on a basic level, find out whether you get on with a particular architect. Building projects can be intense and a successful outcome usually depends on a good relationship between client and architect. Clients must have confidence that they’re being listened to and understood.

Clients should be assertive. They should ask questions of a prospective architect: Is what they want to do possible with their site or existing house? Can it be done within their budget? Who at the architecture practice will be working on the project? At what stages of the design process can a client intervene?

Clients should also be realistic, and be prepared to take expert advice. Architects, are among other things, editors of wish lists and auditors of expectations. Most building projects involve compromise; the quantity of space has to be balanced against the quality of space.

But however much space is provided, the point about engaging an architect is that the space you’re paying for is shaped just for you.

Patrick Reynolds

S House, Mt Eden, Auckland, by Glamuzina Paterson Architects. Winner of a 2012 Auckland Architecture Award.

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Glade House, Remuera, Auckland, by SGA – Strachan Group Architects.

Winner of a 2012 Auckland Architecture Award.

Paul McCredie

Where should you start when looking for an architect?

A personal recommendation is one route, and perhaps the most reassuring. But even then, it pays to do some research. New Zealand has quite a few magazines devoted to residential architecture, and they’re available in public libraries as well as newsagents and book shops. There are examples of architects’ work on the website of the New Zealand Institute of Architects (www.nzia.co.nz) and another NZIA site (www.architecturenz.net) has a directory of architectural practices which can be searched by location and project type, and which has links to the practices’ own websites. You can find out whether architects are properly qualified – that is, registered as architects – by checking on the website of the New Zealand Registered Architects Board, www.nzrab.org.nz.

The New Zealand Institute of Architects also has a website, www. talktoanarchitect.co.nz, which sets out to demystify the architectural process. On this site, you’ll find straightforward and accessible information about architects and working with architects – what to expect from an architect, how to brief an architect, and the role of the client.

Many, if not most, New Zealand architecture practices, specialise

Wairau Valley House, Blenheim, by Parsonson Architects. Winner of a 2012 Nelson / Marlborough Architecture Award.

“Designer rugs playeD an integral part in customizing the scale anD colour”

image by Nicole England Photographer

Featured project The Darling Hotel at Star by DBI Design Anna Goh - Executive Interior Designer Erin Shaw - Interior Designer

“The Darling Hotel presented an irresistible mix of an urban design hotel with an aim to infuse guests with a sense of Sydney’s personality through the fields of art, fashion and design.

The entry lobby is the guests’ first introduction to the hotel and our task was to create a welcoming space which whilst architecturally monumental in scale, is warm, inviting and has a sense of fun and occasion. The Designer Rugs, Akira Isogawa rugs filled the lobby with colour; the artwork to us spoke volumes of Sydney’s potent cultural mix and free thinking spirit, whilst adding art and richness to the lobby lounge settings. Designer Rugs played an integral part in customising the scale and colour.”

Words by DBI Design. www.dbidesign.com.au

At Designer Rugs we are passionate about finding unique and tailored solutions for your commercial and residential projects.

Visit our website to view our portfolio of projects or contact us for more information.

Auckland Showroom, 73 The Strand, Parnell, Auckland, Ph: 09 300 6116 www.designerrugs.co.nz

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A Touch of Bali Business owners Delma Harrison and her son Jonathan are excited to be heading into summer with an outstanding range of wonderful landscaping and gardening options. They have just returned from a successful trip to Bali, where they have developed close business ties with local designers and manufacturers. Delma and Jonathan have visited the area many times to source high quality weatherresistant products.

Delma and Jonathan working hard-Yeah right!!!

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s a result, Palmers Remuera is proud to offer discerning homeowners a unique range garden ornaments, pots and water features. You won’t find these anywhere else!

Eye Magazine visited their Remuera centre and we were particularly impressed with the huge range of outdoor pots that Jonathan showed us, reputed to be the largest in Auckland. Providing a multitude of planting options, many of these pots serve as art objects in their own right – they are superb even unplanted. Check out the fabulous tall Sarung pots with fibre carving or the elegant handmade Vietnamese vases which look wonderful indoors with a simple arrangement of twisted willow.

For a more traditional look, there’s the Brussels plinth and urn, decorative enough to only require a planting of easy-care ivy to provide that finishing touch.

We also checked out some of the other exciting new products, including handcrafted birdbaths, shell ornaments, glass in-laid back lit water features, sandstone statues, figurines and glass plates and bowls. We were amazed at the huge and varied selection of Buddhas; made from stone, concrete and fiberglass, and ranging in size from 20c to 2m.

We then visited on-site Café Greenfingers, a beautiful Balinesethemed café, serving award-winning Karajoz coffee. Kids are well catered for with a children’s menu and a dedicated play area, and the whole place has very easy access, a boon for the elderly. Apart from the extensive menu and cabinet selection, there is a wonderful range of frozen gourmet meals – we will definitely be back when we need a delicious quick meal to throw in the oven!

Ph: +64 9 524 4038 www.palmers.co.nz

Corner Shore & Orakei Roads, Remuera Phone: 09 524 4038 Fax: 09 524 7056 Email: remuera@palmers.co.nz Open 7 days from 8.30am to 5.30pm

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Shade 7’s Seven Reasons to Choose the Riviera

1. Superior strength and ability to withstand wind 2. Marine-grade aluminium frame that will never rust 3. European acrylic canvas fabric with 5 year warranty 4. Maximise your space with no centre post 5. Full 360 degree rotation with 16 locking locations 6. Folds tidily back to the mast when closed 7. Easily installed in ground, on wooden deck or concrete

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he benefits of umbrellas are two-fold. They provide shade from the sun, important in summer when exposure to UV can be dangerous, but they are also a fantastic outdoor feature that can really be the finishing touch to your carefully designed exterior living space.

“Lots of people have beautifully developed outdoor decks and patios and million dollar views. However when summer finally arrives they don’t get the most out of their outdoor area because it’s too hot under the sun,” says Michael Pearce, Managing Director of Shade 7.

“But the solution is simple; a stylish yet functional umbrella can make all the difference in making a plain outdoor area into a more interesting and relaxing area, all while keeping your family and guests

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safe from the harsh summer sun.”

And when it comes to the ‘cream of the crop’ for umbrellas, the Riviera Cantilever Umbrella takes top prize. An elegant and modern side-post umbrella is the ultimate choice for outdoor living and entertaining in both residential and commercial environments. It combines style with strength, size and durability. With multiple tilt settings and 360 degree rotation, Michael says that the Riviera is one of Shade 7’s most popular products and it isn’t hard to see why.

“We have specifically designed this umbrella for New Zealand conditions and there is nothing else on the market that really compares.”

So why choose umbrellas? Again, it’s simple. Sometimes you want shade and sometimes you want sun, so why would you fix a permanent sails or shade structure at great cost when you could have a completely flexible cantilevered umbrella. An umbrella with rotating ability can cover multiple areas, from rotating over your spa for cover from the rain and then over to your dining area for sun protection.

“With an umbrella you can put it up or down, tilt it, rotate it and even have multiple fixings to locate the umbrella around your property. It offers protection from the sun and rain, and then you can put it away when you’re done,” says Michael.

Ph: +64 9 570 1112 www.shade7.co.nz

The new Riviera umbrella

Enjoy a resort-style summer, at your place

Transform your outdoor space with the new Riviera cantilever umbrella and enjoy resort-style luxury without having to leave home.

Designed for New Zealand conditions with super-yacht styling and a marine-grade aluminium frame that will never rust! Attention to detail, European fabrics (with a 5 year fade warranty), advanced componentry, ease of use and ability to withstand wind sets the Riviera apart from other umbrellas.

Experience world-class, resort-quality shade under the strongest cantilever umbrella available. The Riviera is the place to escape to this summer.

Three lockable tilt positions

360o rotation

Available in three sizes - 3x3m square, 3.5m & 4.0m octagonal and a range of designer colours

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Choosing the Right Spa Three things to consider

Insulation There are many ways to insulate a spa. Insulation is very important as it determines how much a spa will cost to operate. The simplest and most common method is to spray a layer of foam onto the spa shell. This system is cheap and easy for the manufacturer; however, it rarely provides what we believe to be adequate levels of insulation. We recommend that one of the following methods is used:

sheet becomes very thin – in some places less than 1mm thick. As a result, the acrylic must be strengthened using fiberglass. Because acrylic has a very smooth surface, the first layer of fiberglass must use a special vinyl ester resin, which actually melts itself into the back of the acrylic. If this resin is not used, your spa can delaminate over time. Equally important is that the resins are oven cured. If this step is missed, once again, the spa may delaminate.

Perimeter insulation Under this system, the cabinet of the spa is insulated instead of the shell. This ensures that excess heat from the pumps and other equipment is trapped around the spa shell, reducing heating costs.

This system has the added advantage of providing noise reduction meaning a quiet nights sleep and happy neighbors.

Filtration There are basically three different methods of running the filtration in a spa.

• The simplest method is to use a one-speed pump, which filters, heats and drives the water to the jets. This system uses the highest amount of power.

• The second system employs a two-speed pump, which uses the pump’s lower speed to filter and heat, and the high speed to drive water to the jets. This system uses less power than a single speed pump.

• The best system uses a dedicated one-speed pump to drive the jets and a smaller circulation pump to heat and filter. Not only does this method use the lowest amount of power for the highest amount of filtration, but it also provides virtually silent running in heating and filtering modes.

Full foam insulation Full foam insulation is generally considered to be the best insulation system available. Using this method, the entire cavity between the spa shell and the cabinet is filled with foam giving unsurpassed heat retention properties.

Shell Construction Spa shells are formed by heating a flat sheet of coloured acrylic in an oven and then drawing it into a spa mold. After forming, the acrylic 50

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Bank of New Zealand 0800 275 269 www.bnz.co.nz www.facebook.com/ BNZBank

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GJ Gardner Ph: 0800 42 45 46 www.gjgardner.co.nz

Designer Rugs Ph: +64 9 300 6116 Fax: +64 9 925 1166 www.designerrugs.co.nz www.facebook.com/ designerrugs

Fletcher Aluminium Ph: +64 9 574 1500 Fax: +64 574 1600 www.fletcheraluminium.co.nz

Fisher and Paykel Ph: 0800 FP CARE (0800 37 2273) www.fisherpaykel.co.nz www.facebook.com/ fisherpaykelNZ

www.mydreamkitchen.co.nz

Right House Ph: 0800 744 484 www.righthouse.co.nz

NZ Institute of Architects Phone: +64 9 623 6080 Fax: +64 9 623 6081 www.nzia.co.nz

Palmers Gardenworld Remuera Ph: +64 9 524 4038 www.palmers.co.nz

Shade 7 Phone: 09 570 1112 www.shade7.co.nz

Vortex Spas Ph: 0800 400 772 www.vortexspas.co.nz

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For the Love of Italy Italy is a world of its own, with stunning art, music, architecture, culture and food. Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome, Palermo and Naples are just some of the destination cities to visit, to take in century upon century of historic heritage.

Castles, monasteries, churches and museums all make the country a special place to visit. Italy boasts inspiring art exhibitions, music festivals, theatre and ballet performances. A rich combination of culture, breathtaking scenery, and unique landscapes of golden wheat fields and olive groves all culminate to make it a stunning country to visit.

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ew Zealand enjoys a warm relationship with Italy. Links and awareness between the countries have being strengthened through publicity surrounding New Zealand’s role in liberating Italy, in World War 2. Both countries often share similar views on major international issues, and tourism is a strong tie with both countries enjoying clean images of one another. And of course, we loved seeing New Zealand play Italy here at home, in last year’s Rugby World Cup! When we think of Italy, our minds are drawn to Italian food and the Mediterranean diet. Classic and contemporary recipes drawn from Italy’s gastronomic culture, invite us to sample delicious flavours and food made from the finest ingredients. Simplicity meets taste in fine restaurants or ‘off the beaten track’ cafes.

Devine cheeses, cured meats, pasta and simple pizzas made from just a few high quality ingredients are all synonymous with Italy. Enjoy a gorgeous glass of Chianti while savoring a delicious meal.

High quality also extends to the streets with fashion, where both Italian men and women are seen beautifully dressed. Italy is a world leader in fashion design where elegance is key. From Elsa Schiaparelli to Robert Cavali, fine shoes, clothes, perfume and jewelry all play an important part in the culture and on the world stage.

New Zealand designers often travel to Europe to get a glimpse at Italian style and couture.

Breathtaking scenery, beautiful food and diverse culture and heritage all endear Italy to being a country we love to watch and follow. We can look to their trends and styles for cues and enjoy a small slice of Italy here in our own beautiful country!

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Italian Food at its Finest

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here are few better ways to experience Italian culture and cuisine than jetting off on a plane and landing in Rome, Florence or Naples. But for most of us, this is a luxury we can’t always afford. Nestled in the heart of Wellington’s seaside suburb, Petone, is our own Italian escape, La Bella Italia. This authentic Italian shop and restaurant gives diners the chance to taste delights such as, creamy Buffalo Mozzarella and delicate Prosciutto di Parma, straight from the source.

It’s a chance for diners to be immersed in the loud, lively, passionate and vibrant culture

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that Italy is famous for.

La Bella Italia’s journey began long before she opened in 2002. Founder, Antonio Cacace has always had a passion for Italian food. Born in Massa Lubrense – a paradise in the province of Naples - his earliest memories comprise of delicious cheeses and prosciutto from the Parma markets. When he arrived in New Zealand in 1991, he instantly fell in love with our beautiful country, but soon missed his favourite Italian delicacies. So, in 2002, he opened La Bella Italia with the aim of offering New Zealanders the foods and flavours of his homeland. The secret spread

quickly much like the whisperings in a small Italian town. Antonio’s La Bella Italia proved so popular, that in just a short four years, the restaurant won at the Wellington Region Gold Awards and the La Bella Italia shop was also the overall Top Shop winner. An ardent lover of his Italian heritage, Antonio was then awarded the order of merit by the Italian government in 2007. He holds the title of Cavaliere and is always actively involved with organising the Italian Festival in New Zealand.

But not only does he share his Italian culture with New Zealanders, he also shares his recipes. Education plays a very important role

in the La Bella Italia experience. In hands on cooking classes and demonstration dinners, patrons can learn how to create Italian dishes under the guidance of a talented team of chefs from Italy. From fresh Ravioli with Ricotta and Spinach to Agnolotti alla Romana with beef and pork filling, theses meals are often inspired by family recipes which make these classes ideally suited to home cooking.

For those for you who can afford to travel, Antonio can take you on his own unique tour of Italy. A journey of the senses, it’s a tour unlike any other, showcasing the flavours, scents, music and atmosphere that make Italy

so inviting. Antonio will take you to Parma, where the famous Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma are produced. You’ll explore the romantic rolling hills of Tuscany and the historic sites of Pompeii and Montecassino.

He’ll show you the most mouth-watering menus from the very best restaurants, steeped in tradition and passed down from generations. He’ll even take you to his own family hotel on the picturesque Almafi coast where you can learn to cook the very tastes that inspired his award winning restaurant.

Italian cuisine is one of the most loved in the world. So, it’s not surprising that La

Bella Italia is so popular. Our own slice of Italy right here in New Zealand, it is a shop where customers can purchase the very best produce and a restaurant where diners can enjoy the very best meals. It’s a place so deliciously Italian, you’ll feel like you’ve escaped to the colourful Almafi Coast, without ever having to leave our shores.

Open 7 days a week, La Bella Italia is located at 10 Nevis Street, Petone, Wellington so come on in and visit them or send them an email at ciao@labellaitalia.co.nz.

Ph: +64 4 566 9303 www.labellaitalia.co.nz

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Brotherly Love Two brothers have drawn on their rich cultural heritage to create a superb restaurant celebrating all things Italian.

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ood, family and fresh ingredients are the quintessential flavours of Italy. Fratelli, which translates as ‘brothers’, is a restaurant born out of a desire to combine these elements and introduce the beauty of Italian cooking to Wellington diners.

Located in the heart of Wellington’s entertainment district, the stylish and cosy restaurant offers a semi-formal dining experience and fresh, modern Italian cuisine.

In 2009, the Petagna brothers saw that a lack of good Italian restaurants in the capital city provided the perfect opportunity to pool their talents. Older brother Ferdi brought 10 years of professional hospitality experience in front house to the table, while younger brother, Carlo brought the sales background

that gave the business its legs.

“It’s about food and family,” says Ferdi.

“That’s why Carlos and I are here together.

We’re not just business partners. We wanted to carry on the family heritage and do the things our grandparents used to do.”

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in Wellington. Living in a new country meant recreating their Italian traditions anew. “There was no mozzarella, no ricotta, when they arrived in New Zealand,” says Ferdi. “They had to make their own cheeses from scratch.”

The new immigrants built big glasshouses in their backyards to cultivate the fresh vegetables so important to Italian cuisine. To this day, Ferdi and Carlos’ grandparents grow their own acid free Italian tomatoes to make their traditional homemade tomato sauce.

The brothers have kept the family recipe very much alive and every morning the rich sauce begins its slow simmer on the restaurant stove. “Our sauce takes 9 hours to make,” says Ferdi. “The secret to a really good sauce is that the longer you leave it, the better it is.”

The restaurant focuses on the concept of Fresh Italian, which is about marrying the authentic flavours of old, traditional Italy with new, modern ideas. Freshness is a byword.

“The secret to a really good sauce is that the longer you leave it, the better it is.”

Everything is made on site, with the restaurant making its own 100% homemade pastas, gnocchi, stocks and ice creams every day.

To showcase the best of New Zealand’s seasonal ingredients, the whole menu changes about 6 times a year. In addition, Fratelli loves to treat diners to daily specials that highlight New Zealand’s more fleeting seasonal delights. This spring, the restaurant looks forward to lots of freshly caught seafood and authentic Italian dishes like lightly battered zucchini flowers stuffed with creamy goats cheese, and anchovy crusted spring lamb on a bed of light and tender gnocchi.

Fratelli specializes in delicious, authentic pizzas served piping hot from the restaurant’s wood-fired oven. While crucial to achieving perfect pizza, the traditional oven is also an essential tool in other areas of Italian cuisine. The restaurant uses it to smoke fresh fish, salmon and brisket, and to roast plump, succulent mussels.

A predominantly Italian wine list completes the true Italian dining experience, offering diners a wide array of fine Italian reds, whites and bubbles. A small selection of exceptionally nice, boutique New Zealand wines adds a touch of Kiwi flavour.

In keeping with the typical Italian family way of dining, Fratelli offers group friendly dishes, like shared antipasto platters. Every Tuesday diners can indulge in the Fratelli Feast, with a 3-course meal for $35. Available for private functions, the restaurant has a stylish, contemporary ambience, with an intimate wood floored front section and a larger, carpeted dining area.

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SENATUS POPULUSQUE ROMANUS When the people, and the Senate of Rome joined together to become one – thus S P Q R – “a place for everyone”

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ocated in the eclectic and historically hip Auckland suburb of Ponsonby, you will find this Iconic establishment SPQR Bar & Café celebrating twenty years of business on 22 November 2012.

With the transformation from a pizza, beer & wine bar, SPQR has now evolved into a destination restaurant with a focus on clean food dining. Offering a low calorie menu, this is the perfect place to visit if you are health conscious. . The restaurant has a great focus on Italian dishes including both traditional and contemporary options. Check out some of their most popular dishes and remembering their “SPECIALS” menu which changes daily: They offer a full menu with an impressive selection plus, The famous Belvedere Vodka Platter with fresh lime, lemon, morello cherries, lychees and mixers.

The Raspberry & Vanilla Crème Brulee is a tried and true favourite.

Head to S.P.Q.R. early in the week when the mood is softer and you can dine in the glow of candles. The menu fuses strong flavours and aromas which abound from the use of fresh herbs and quality olive oil. Try the Cajun chicken crispy-based pizza, a hot favourite, or share a decadent S.P.Q.R. platter.

The hottest tables are outside with their crisp white tablecloths, they’re the perfect place to feel like you’re right in the hub of the hip Ponsonby action, where the restaurant is always sure to be buzzing with lots of interesting people…...

S.P.Q.R. also offers an extensive range of European, Australian and New Zealand wines. Be sure to check out their blackboard wine specials, otherwise the efficient and convivial staff will happily recommend which drop to go for. It could be said that it is the wait staff at S.P.Q.R. who fuel the buoyant and sparkling atmosphere here: you will be left alone but not forgotten and their attentive presence will ensure a superb time.

Sign up on the VIP Mailing List on-line and be the first to hear about their latest news.

Ph: +64 9 360-1710 www.spqrnz.co.nz

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Expressing the Italian Vision With summer on the way, it’s a great time to catch up with friends and family around the table, and what better place to do it, than at Poderi Crisci. EYE Magazine caught up owner/operator Antonio Crisci to talk about life, food and the summer months ahead.

When did you come to New Zealand and where is your family from in Italy?

I sailed from Naples, my home town in Italy in 1989 and arrived in New Zealand in 1991.

When did you start your Waiheke project and how does your Italian background influence you in your design and cuisine?

I did start to materialise what has been in my bucket list for a while in 2008 and the essence of Italy is in everything I do from design to cuisine.

What would you see as the most loved Italian item on your menu for Kiwis?

My freshly made filled ravioli pasta

Do you have any plans for summer in Waiheke?

Lie round the soon to come Italian tiled swimming pool.

Antonio Crisci learnt to cook with his grandmother in his mother’s kitchen in Napoli and was 19 when he opened his first restaurant in Italy. He is a renowned Auckland restaurateur opening the modern Italian bistro NSP and his latest venture and passion Poderi Crisci. Antonio loves being an owner/operator of his restaurants; he gives constant attention to detail and has the possibility to “entirely express my vision of food being an integral part of life”.

The Poderi Philosophy is that great wines are grown not made; continuing this philosophy the restaurant provides a menu of organic and locally sourced produce. Come and visit Poderi Crisci at 205 Awaawaroa Rd, Waiheke Island or send them an email at info@podericrisci.co.nz.

Ph: +64 9 3722148 www.podericrisci.co.nz

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CUISINE NEWS WIN! WITH SPEIGHTS

LA BELLA ITALIA

Antonio Cacace, from Massa Lubrense, in Italy, started La Bella Italia to create a place in New Zealand where to find fresh, premium Italian Products like Prosciutto di Parma, Parmigiano Reggiano and Buffalo Mozzarella. You will find La Bella Italia in Petone, Lower Hutt, in the Wellington Region. They have an authentic Italian Cafe, Restaurant, and Retail Shop. www.labellaitalia.co.nz

WIN! WITH VOGELS 1 of 24 packs of Vogel’s Luxury Blend Muesli to giveaway!

Vogel’s has been baking with the best natural ingredients for more than 50 years, and now we are spending more time than ever talking to grain farmers and fruit and nut growers to more deeply understand the ingredients we use. Our newest range, launched in 2011, is Vogel’s Luxury Blend, which uses specialist oats and amazing combinations of good health ingredients so you can have the best possible start to your day. Produced in New Zealand by Smartfoods Limited, Vogel’s Luxury Blend Muesli is available in three delicious blends – Macadamia Date and Honey, Maple Walnut and Almond and the NEW Cranberry Cashew and Pistachio from supermarkets nationwide in 350-400g bags for RRP $9.99. www.vogels.co.nz

Enter and win 1 of 2 boxes of Speight’s GMA and Speight’s Cider Imperial Pints to giveaway!

Value: $19.99 for beer, $23.99 for cider, available in packs of six.

THIS PINT IS JUST RIGHT Speight’s, Waikato Draught and Lion Red Launch Imperial Pint Bottles Speight’s, Waikato Draught and Lion Red are bringing 568ml Imperial Pint bottles to a store near you, so you can experience the convenience of a cold one in a portion size to really savour.

Along with the favourite brews of Speight’s Gold Medal Ale and Summit, Waikato Draught and Lion Red, they will also house Speight’s Cider - ideal for serving over ice from a pint glass in the hot summer months ahead. The Speight’s, Waikato Draught and Lion Red 568ml Imperial Pints are in selected stores now. Try them out for size and you’ll find they are best shared with mates. www.speights.co.nz TO BE IN TO WIN: Send name, email address and phone number to: Speights Giveaway, PO Box 90693, Auckland Mail Centre 1142. Competition closes 31 December 2012.

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TO BE IN TO WIN: Send name, email address and phone number to: Vogels Giveaway, PO Box 90693, Auckland Mail Centre 1142. Competition closes 31 December 2012. Terms and Conditions apply.

THE ENGINE ROOM Natalia Schamroth & Carl Koppenhagen. $70.00 Natalia Schamroth and Carl Koppenhagen opened The Engine Room, on Auckland’s charming Northcote Point, over seven years ago, foodies made a beeline. After all the pair, who’d worked together in their early chef careers at the storied Metropole, in Parnell, and then at the famous Reuben cafe in the Auckland Art Gallery, were renowned for innovative food, packed with flavour. Fans have wanted an Engine Room cookbook for years, and now their wishes have finally been answered. With 100 of The Engine Room’s best dishes, plus recipes for the meals that Carl cooks for staff dinners, this superb book, which features a unique ‘day in the life of a restaurant’ section, will delight and inspire.

WIN! WITH GOLDAIR Goldair Summer BBQ package to giveaway! Value: $180.00 Sizzling new summer trend – Goldair décor charcoal BBQs. Barbequed food shouldn’t be bland, and neither should the barbeque you cook it on! Just as well Goldair is releasing two stunning coloured Portable Charcoal BBQs this season, the perfect way to brighten your summer evenings. Available in red and green, a Goldair coloured BBQ will be the envy of your friends. These colourful numbers are also portable, making them perfect for picnics in the park, warm evenings on the beach or for taking camping or to the family bach. Cooking over charcoal is a great Kiwi art and now you can do it in style, wherever you are this summer! Prize package contains: 1x Coloured BBQ, 1x BBQ Spatula & Tong Set, 1x Digital Meat, Thermometer, Set of BBQ Foil Trays, BBQ Cleaning Mit, Tomato sauce bottle, BBQ apron. www.goldair.co.nz TO BE IN TO WIN: Send name, email address and phone number to: Speights Giveaway, PO Box 90693, Auckland Mail Centre 1142. Competition closes 31 December 2012. Terms and Conditions apply.

RISE AND SHINE ON CHRISTMAS MORNING Imagine waking up on Christmas morning to the smell of freshly baked croissants wafting into your room, getting up and enjoying the buttery, melt in your mouth taste, still warm from the oven. Heaven? If you’re lucky enough to have a Christmas morning croissant tradition in your house, you’ll know how hard it is to keep the croissants fresh. Nowhere is open for fresh croissants on Christmas morning, and who wants to be rushing around to bakeries late on Christmas Eve? Paneton has that problem solved with its Ready-to-Rise Croissants. These buttery beauties come raw and frozen – just take them out of the freezer to rise overnight, then bake them in the morning for delicious, freshly baked croissants – still warm! Better yet, Paneton doesn’t make your usual sub-standard freezer products. All of its pastries are made with traditional French recipes and real New Zealand butter for a croissant so delicious you’d serve it to Santa himself. www.panetonbakery.co.nz

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A Refined Dining Experience

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rom humble beginnings in 2000, a small red caravan parked on the side of Kennedy Road in Napier, Thai Chef’s has established itself as one of New Zealand’s most precious Thai restaurants.

With speciality dishes like ‘Chicken Erection’, ‘Naughty Pig’, ‘Sexy Little Duck’ and ‘The Three Alcoholics’, you can presume there is quite a bit of humour that goes into creating the Thai Chef’s menu, but when it comes to creating and cooking their cuisine, it is a very serious matter.

“Our restaurants use the complete real Thai recipes that do not cut corners or save on cost,” says Natttachai Changrattanachaichok, also known affectionately as Chang.

“We are one of only a few Thai restaurants that have received the precious Thai Select Premium Award from the Royal Thai Government, and it is this label that bestows the authenticity of Thai cuisine.”

In 2005 Thai Chef’s had a surprise visit from the Thai Ambassador to New Zealand, His Excellency Norachit Singhasanee. He gave Chang and the team a big thumb ups for their exotic, authentic Thai cuisine

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and it was from that day that Thai Chef’s popularity started to grow at a rapid rate.

Today there are Thai Chef’s restaurants in Wellington, New Plymouth, Mangonui in the Far North, Parnell in Auckland and of course, Napier.

After only opening this year, their location in Parnell is fast becoming very popular in the Auckland market, and is a great addition to such a successful chain of Thai Restaurants. There are plenty of car parks available on site through Bath Street and perhaps most importantly, beside the building for easy disabled access and quick takeaway pick up.

So head along to your nearest Thai Chef’s restaurant to meet Chang and enjoy the refined dining experience of Royal Thai Cuisine.

“Our curries are also second to none, so please try our unique Palace’s recipe “Royal Panang” and “Duck in Love” which is Red Duck Curry. Our menu is something remarkable from the usual Thai cuisine, that’s the reason our slogan is ‘Extraordinarily Different’.” www.thaichef.co.nz

Nevis Bluff Goes Country

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hirty lucky participants from 16 Restaurants based in Sydney, Auckland and Wellington recently enjoyed Central Otago hospitality courtesy of a local company with a difference.

Nevis Bluff Wines, named after its birthplace in the Gibbston Valley, produces premium Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris but has an unusual marketing angle - it doesn’t sell its wine in wine shops or supermarkets.

New Zealand Marketing Manager, Julia Spark explains that due to Nevis Bluff’s strategy of only making wine in the years when medal quality wine can be assured, the Company can only supply key restaurants and online sales. “Central Otago has an unforgiving climate and while this means great wines can be produced in some years, in wet or unseasonal seasons the grapes simply do not reach the balance of brix and acidity required for great wines,” comments Julia.

“We have a grape selection philosophy of keeping the best grapes and selling the rest to less demanding producers which precluded some Nevis varieties in 2005 and 2007”. Consequently there is generally not sufficient production for mass marketing.

Available at many upscale Auckland, Wellington and Sydney restaurants the company annually rewards its most loyal customers with a weekend of interaction, education and relaxation.

Staying at the upscale Hotel St Moritz in late October, a cruise on

Lake Wakatipu aboard the super launch Pacific Jemm ensured guests got to know each other as they discussed current trading conditions.

The next day, the group travelled in convoy down to Bannockburn and over into the magnificentNevis Valley when 72-year old Lex McLean, whose family have lived on and off in the Nevis since his grandmother first arrived in 1867, came along as tour guide. Lex pointed out pioneering and gold mining relics and all present were moved when viewing Grandma’s grave (died 1904), in the old cemetery. This is “big sky” country and one of Godzones vast undiscovered treasures that impresses all visitors, especially when accompanied by a picnic lunch beside the Nevis River whilst enjoying a tipple of great Nevis Bluff wine.

Back to Queenstown late afternoon for a vertical tasting and gala degustation dinner, matched with a variety of Nevis Bluff wines and its winemaker Dean Shaw as dinner speaker. Next time you get a restaurateur waxing lyrically about Nevis Bluff wine, you known where they’ve been!

If you own a restaurant that wants a serious wine partner, then feel free to give Nevis Bluff a call. Plans for the next adventure weekend are already underway.

Ph. +64 3 961 6484 www.nevisbluff.co.nz

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Star Performance

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hether you are new to the dining scene or a seasoned veteran, Merediths restaurant is a New Zealand dining experience that can not be missed. The intimate exterior when you arrive makes you feel as though you are welcome and not out of your comfort zone. Having being started four and a ½ years ago, it now holds one of the most unique menus in New Zealand, where head Chef Michael may surprise you with dishes that play with texture, technique and temperature but importantly this is never at the expense of exceptional and intense flavour.

Sourcing in the best local and seasonal ingredients you can be assured that they never compromise on flavour. Catering to groups that range from 2 people to 10, the menu not only has an a la carte option, but offers a six-course, eight course and a nine course tasting menu, thus allowing a wonderful opportunity to trust the chef and allow him to take you on a journey of their choosing. Better still, it also means that both you and those you are dining with get to make the same delicious discoveries together.

The menu is small but clever, with staples like Duck & beetroot meringue, Hawke’s Bay lamb, eggplant, sweetbreads & carrot and the Hawke’s

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Bay lamb, eggplant, sweetbreads & carrot are taken to whole new heights by the talented chef.

What Meredith’s are really excited about this Spring season, are the vegetarian options that they have. Vegetarians will appreciate the varied selection on offer for their tribe, a rarity in Auckland fine dining circles. Winner of the Cuisine NZ Restaurant of the Year Award and Best New Restaurant in Metro/Audi Restaurant of the Year Awards, Merediths Restaurant consistently receives glowing recommendations by professional food critics as well as food lovers who just come to dine.

Seating up to 40 people, the restaurant confidently works together so that each and every customer has a dining experience that is like no other and with the addition of three intimate dining rooms, you can make your dinner a bit more special.

Ph: +64 9 623 3140 www.merediths.co.nz

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Auckland’s Big Little Bistro With a reinvented dining space and dishes that offer the perfect balance between comfort and adventure, Sale St Bistro is the ideal place for an executive lunch or dinner with friends.

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ucked inside Sale St Bar, in the heart of the growing Victoria Park Market precinct, the recently opened Sale St Bistro has been carefully curated to enhance the vibrant experience Sale St Bar is renowned for. Set adjacent to the busy bar, the dining space is lively and unpretentious with a classic bistro feel.

This July, Sale St Bistro opened with a busy dinner service from Wednesday to Saturday and recently extended their hours to a lunch service from Wednesdays to Fridays. Sale St

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Bistro aims to provide a versatile dining option that can easily accommodate a working lunch with colleagues or a relaxed dinner with friends.

Lunch patrons often love to start the meal with an aperitif on the Sale St deck – one of the largest garden decks in Auckland with a gorgeous view out over the city.

Sale St’s bistro maestro is the recently appointed Executive Chef Ben McRae. Experienced and well travelled, McRae has worked at some of Australia’s top restaurants as well as the legendary Boatshed Café in

Mapua. McRae was latterly Executive Chef at Auckland’s Iguaçu, where he picked up the prestigious NZ Beef and Lamb Excellence Award earlier this year.

McRae’s menu is designed to push the boundaries of fresh New Zealand produce.

Inspired by his extensive travels, the dishes are full of robust and heart warming flavours.

Highlights from the winter menu included entrées like Honey and Balsamic braised pork cheeks, puy lentils and rocket, and McRae’s personal favourite - Pancetta and

Sage wrapped pork fillet on oven roasted vegetables with an apple, prune and herb butter sauce.

The winner of Monteiths Beer and Wild Food Challenge in 2008, and national finalist with Sale St this year, McRae knows how to pair food and drink. McRae’s menus encourage diners to take full advantage of Sale St’s 1010 craft beers brewed onsite, as well as Sale St’s extensive wine and beer offerings.

Every effort is made to provide diners

with an appealing and memorable bistro experience. The restaurant caters to a raft of special dietary needs and can offer individual menus that are tailored accordingly. Return patrons find themselves constantly delighted by a menu that is tweaked every 6 weeks.

With a seating capacity of 50, Sale St Bistro is the perfect venue for a stylish yet relaxed event. Available either for exclusive use or for individual group bookings without event space hire, Sale St Bistro offers the option of reduced or set menus. Packages

that cater to intimate gatherings or larger groups make celebrating at Sale St easy to enjoy.

Linking seamlessly to Sale St’s other beautifully designed individual spaces, Sale St Bistro is part of a world-class mega venue with limitless possibilities for meetings, product launches, networking events, wrap parties and private functions.

Ph: +64 9 307 8148 bistro@sale-st.co.nz

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Relax in Style and Comfort

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ith the combination of mouthwatering food, a stunning wine list, great ambiance & outstanding friendly service, all tucked into a gorgeous Wellington heritage building, what more could you ask for when you visit 3C Bar & Restaurant.

Open Monday through to Saturday, 3C Bar has an extensive menu ranging from Beef Bourguignon Pie and Watercress & Green Split Pea Risotto to a selection of small delights to enjoy with a glass of wine.

Take time also to try their unique cocktail menu. The intriguing names alone will tantalise your taste buds & I’m sure you’ll discover a new favourite.

Looking for a venue for a re-memorable occasion with friends or family? Then make sure that you host your next function at 3C Bar. Whether it’s entertaining clients, celebrating an engagement or birthday or you just need to unwind after a busy week with your staff, 3C has an area that will meet your requirements & will ensure everything runs smoothly. So with the party months approaching don’t miss out, give 3C Bar a call now.

Ph: +64 4 9131224 www.3cbar.co.nz

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Le Canard

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elcome to the cuisine of Périgord and the South West, France’s greatest gastronomic region.

Under the oaks and chestnuts are the famous black truffles and ‘cèpes’ mushrooms while in the cleared land you will find the great Limousin and Charolais beef animals, milking goats for the renowned cabecou cheeses, vineyards the produce the famed wines of Monbazillac and Bergerac, and course, ducks and geese for confit, magret and foie gras. To this great base we bring the best of New Zealand fresh and seasonal produce.

Merci et à tres bientot, Pascal and Ophélie Bedel Ph: +64 4 499 5252 www.lecanard.co.nz

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Unashamedly First Class On a good day, no one can beat the view across the Wellington Harbour. Situated on the first floor of an old house on Wellingtons Oriental Parade, The White House Restaurant commands a decent vista!

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ith its full beauty exterior, this very smart restaurant, with hushed tones, linen tablecloths and polished silverware is the perfect restaurant for any late night dinner on Friday or Saturday night. Celebrating 20 years, the White House has consistently ranked amongst the capital’s finest restaurant. With head Chef and owner Paul Hoather at the helm since inception, it has gained both a national and international reputation and has won awards including finalist Cuisine Restaurant of the Year 2011 and 2012.

The menu offers flavour and style. Entrees include dishes from Seared Scallops, Slow-cooked Pork Belly and Crudités; a traditional French appetizers comprising sliced or whole raw vegetables. Rolling on into the mains where options of Sous-Vide Breast & Leg of Duck or Angus Pure Beef Fillet create a meal experience that is perfect. Hoather continues his culinary reinventions with desserts that are spectacular and delicious.

Consisting of choices such as Crispy Chocolate Cannelloni or Milk Curd, Pistachio Sponge Cake it is a menu that holds creativity and excellence that helps make every meal you have an experience par excellence.

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The White House Restaurant, is also one of the finest wedding venues in Wellington. No matter the weather the harbour views are breathtaking as they complement the stunning views with some of the best local cuisine, fine wines and service.

Creating the ultimate wedding celebration that is intimate, exclusive and of the highest quality is their commitment to you.

They can comfortably accommodate up to 50 seated guests in the main dining room or 40 people in our private dining room with exclusive use of the second floor bar area and balcony.

So what is not to love about The White House? Pair all this with a unrivalled level of service and stunning views over the harbour and it’s easy to see how The White House earned its first class moniker.

Ph: +64 4 385 8555 www.whr.co.nz 232 Oriental Parade Oriental Bay, Wellington Email: info@whr.co.nz

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Overlooking the Harbour

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ith the sun shining and the days getting warmer, many of the Wellington locals enjoy spending their days walking along the harbour and seeing the sights that Wellington has to offer. What better than to stop off at Dockside and spend the time enjoying the waterfront views than with drink in hand and food in the stomach whether it be lunch or dinner.

Located in the heart of Queens Wharf, Dockside Restaurant & Bar is one of Wellington’s most diverse venues with the ability to cater to

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every need and appetite. Housed in an historic waterfront shed, the stunning views on all 4 sides of the building allow for a marine theme throughout the dining experience making the ambience for your meal, truly spectacular and one of a kind.

Offering a largely seafood based menu, focusing on the best that New Zealand has to offer, the restaurant puts a lot of emphasis on the freshness of the food and providing even the most regular customer with new choices and the latest catch. The menu is set with dishes

allowing customers the opportunity to try flavours that they have not necessarily had before; from the sauteed scampi with bisque mayo, smoked eel salad and sauce vierge, to the tea smoked venison, laid up with mushroom custard, spinach puree, shitake and cherry relish to the ‘melt in your mouth’ desserts which include apple & prune spring rolls and, a favourite for any New Zealander, the Crème Brulee.

With one of the largest outdoor dining areas in the Southern Hemisphere, you will be pushed for luck trying to find a better venue

to enjoy Wellington’s weather in the coming warmer months. So if you are looking for a venue that not only ticks all the boxes with the food and ambience but also caters to small and large groups, then Dockside is your place. Come down and visit us, break some bread with friends, pop open the bubbly and enjoy till your heart’s content.

Ph: +64 4 499 9900 www.docksidenz.com

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The Perfect Function Venue

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otswana Butchery is one of New Zealand’s premium restaurant brands and after being in operation for over five years in Central Otago, it opened its doors in Auckland in March 2012, in the Ferry Building on Quay Street.

The historic building lends itself perfectly to Botswana Butchery’s upmarket style and offers the ideal venue for Christmas functions, celebrations or a special dinner. The restaurant has warm, inviting spaces ideal for hosting groups and making sure your event is a unique and special one.

The iconic Quay Street site has been lovingly refurbished to complement the architecture and magnificent harbourside location of the building, while reflecting Botswana Butchery’s signature style.

This refurbishment has also created spaces that are ideally suited to meeting the needs of groups for events, parties and special occasions.

The Botswana Butchery cuisine combines premium produce from the Auckland region with the best of what Central Otago has to offer.

In keeping with Botswana Butchery tradition, Auckland delivers ‘fun’ dining in a luxurious environment, offering a diverse menu full of flavour with an emphasis on innovation, locally sourced ingredients and fine cuts. The comprehensive menu can be tailored to groups or 76

functions with set menus, banquet menus or an innovative range of canapés designed specifically for your event.

Complementing the menu is an extensive and carefully selected wine list that showcases an impressive range of local wines as well as a strong international representation. The large range can be tailored to meet the needs of your event and ensure quality, budget and food matching are all accounted for. The sumptuous up-market bar at the restaurant focuses on service with knowledgeable staff keen to delight customers with a wide-ranging wine, beer and cocktail menu.

The restaurant can seat up to 120 diners inside and has an outdoor terrace that can accommodate 40 – the perfect spot to host your next function.

So for an exciting and unique new dining experience, function or event, let the team at Botswana Butchery look after you and your guests. With menus to tempt your tastebuds and a warm, welcoming ambience Botswana Butchery will ensure your next event is a successful one.

Ph: +64 9 307 6966 www.goodgroup.co.nz

Botswana Butchery Botswana Butchery Queenstown delivers ‘fun’ dining in a luxurious environment offering a diverse menu full of flavour with locally sourced ingredients and fine cuts from the Butcher’s Block.

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ne of Queenstown’s most renowned restaurants, Botswana Butchery has a la carte options to suit a wide range of tastes and is consistently rated highly by visitors and locals alike. Launched over four years ago, this Queenstown institution has gained ongoing recognition because of its consistent quality food offering, extensive wine list and stunning furnishings.

Located in the beautifully restored Archers Cottage with spectacular lake views and signature roaring log fires inside and out, Botswana Butchery is one of Queenstown’s most stylish restaurants.

Design features include granite bartops, leather couches, patterned wallpaper, velvet furnishings and both large open dining areas and intimate private dining rooms.

The Botswana Butchery ethos of delivering flavoursome lunch and dinner menus in a plush, yet relaxed, environment is central to Botswana Butchery’s success. The restaurant prides itself on exemplary levels of service and attention to detail at every stage of its wine and service delivery by knowledgeable staff.

As well as the main restaurant and al fresco dining options, it has a number of individual private dining rooms on the first floor plus a bar and plush private lounge for up to 25 patrons.

Complementing the original and inventive menus is an extensive and carefully crafted wine list, designed to deliver a varied range, showcasing key local wines as well as a strong international representation. Botswana Butchery boasts an upmarket bar in the downstairs restaurant area as well as a sumptuous, cosy bar upstairs - both with knowledgeable staff keen to delight the tastebuds of customers with an extensive wine, beer and cocktail menu. Both dinner and lunch menus can be matched to superb Central Otago and international wines from the restaurant’s private 1800 bottle cellar.

For a truly unique and premium dining experience think Botswana Butchery Queenstown for your next lunch, dinner or function experience a little bit of luxury in the heart of Queenstown.

Ph: +64 3 442 6994 Email: queenstown@botswanabutchery.co.nz

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Jervois Steakhouse Queenstown

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ervois Steak House is excited to be opening a new location, in December 2012, within the stunning picturesque setting of Queenstown.. Well established and highly regarded in Auckland, the restaurant which is part of the Nourish Group, has earned a strong reputation as New Zealand’s first authentic Steak House.

Jervois Steak House Auckland, also known as ‘JSH’ or simply ‘Jervois’, opened in 2007 after restauranteur Richard Sigley and Chef Simon Gault joined forces and travelled extensively through the United States researching, sampling and truly understanding what made a great steak house. Five years on, JST still reigns supreme as New Zealand’s pre-eminent restaurant designed to unashamedly showcase meat.

It will come as no surprise to learn that JSH is all about enjoying fine meat. The meats are sourced from the very best beef and lamb producers with quality beef having been carefully selected from the highest pedigree and defined by breed and feed. Whichever

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delicious cut of meat you select, you are then faced with the choice of which sumptuous sauce to choose. There are thirteen amazing options!

American Steak Houses always offer an array of high quality seafood and JSH is no different. Choose from world famous Red King Crab, Oysters, Calamari or a chopped prawn cocktail. Or if you feel like chicken or fish, there are also options on the menu.

A wine list with quality varietals and blends coupled with an impressive menu, make this a destination restaurant in Queenstown.

Ph: +64 3 442 6263 8 Duke Street, Queenstown www.queenstown.jervoissteakhouse.co.nz

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Guaranteed a Good Time

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n the midst of Auckland’s social Viaduct, lies an intimate sized bar adorned with remnants of Wild West Americana style. The name of the bar says it all.

As you enter the fun filled room, the first thing that you see is the impressive deer lighting chandelier that hangs for the ceiling; coupled with the recent extensive refit, creating the perfect environment for dancers and drinkers alike. The aged walls, leather and wood, cowboy hats and a video jukebox goes hand in hand with an impressive and colourful selection of liquids sitting to give every cowboy or cowgirl a fun night out. With Champagne also flowing by the bottle, a vast selection of New Zealand wines that compliment any meal, and finally cocktails and shots to get the 80

party started, the drinks menu can tantalize any taste buds.

And while the dance floor is pumping all night to the music of Bruce Springsteen and Shania Twain, the kitchen is getting ready to make their top class and mouth watering homemade pizzas, shepherds pies, crispy wedges, chicken wings and much more.

Undoubtedly named the “life” of the Viaduct, Cowboy’s attracts all varieties of people. But at the end of the day you can be sure to find people there who are seeking an entertaining night with great food, good company and retro hits!

Ph: +64 9 377 7778

The Authentic Italian Experience For an ‘authenic, Italian experience’, come to Etrusco at the Savoy; where pizza and pasta are their speciality. This charming family owned and operated pizzeria is located in the heart of Dunedin and the environment within the large dining area is always busy, so it is no doubt that this is the city’s most sought after restaurant for 17 years.

As at the helm of the restaurant is the Gianone family, who knows how to deliver quality service with an affordable price, just the way the Italians like it!

With their traditional meals that consist of Penne Al Nonno, Spaghette Alla Marinara, Gamberetti. Dolce Di Vera and Grappa, and their Tuscan wine, combined with the Italian-inspired décor, guest will be sure to experience Italian dining at its finest.

Gluten free pasta and pizza options are also available. For food and service that is sure to satisfy, do not miss Etrusco at the Savoy. Buon Appetito!

Ph: +64 3 477 3737 www.etrusco.co.nz

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Natural, Fresh and Good for You How often do you find yourself standing in front of the fridge, scratching your head, wondering what you are going to rustle up for dinner? We used to do that a lot.

Well thankfully, the Tasty Pot Company have arrived on the scene. They make a range of award winning meals, soups and salads that are quick, healthy and tasty, and that certainly live up to our expectations.

Launching a little over two years ago, husband and wife co-founders Natalie and Andrew Vivian set out to produce just good, honest, healthy food, that you would be proud to serve up to your friends. “We all lead such busy lifestyles, we really wanted to help make peoples lives that little bit easier. Give our friends and family another option, on those nights you’re not feeling inspired to take it on yourself.”

There’s no fancy tricks or production shortcuts, each meal is packed by hand, using only natural ingredients and the freshest local ingredients, like you would at home. Every batch is tasted before being sent out to the customer, so you can be assured that you are getting the very best quality meals.

We’re just thrilled, that our regular lunch and dinner time dilemma is now resolved. www.tastypot.co.nz

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An award winning range of meals, soups & salads from tastypot.co.nz. All lovingly packed by hand using only natural ingredients, all low in saturated fat & high in fibre. A very tasty nudge towards your recommended daily veg, with none of the production shortcuts or funny business. Enjoy.

visit us today at www.tastypot.co.nz.

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Fun on the High Seas

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ocated on the edge of the marina in Westhaven Drive, Swashbucklers offers not only the freshest seafood in Auckland but beautiful harbour views to accompany it. Open for Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week, you can dine in the main restaurant; grab a cold ale in the ‘Boatshed Bar’ or perhaps grab a bar snack in the sun in the outdoor seating area.

With a medley of seafood dishes obviously the specialty on the menu, Beef, Chicken and pasta dishes are still on the menu for those who shy away from fish and shellfish. With dishes such as Cajun Chargrilled Tuna Steak and Akaroa Salmon, to King Prawns to Scampi, the list of fresh seafood dishes will make any seafood lover go weak at the knees.

Boasting a large function room with a private bar and a 100 person capacity, the location is also the perfect place if you are after a private venue with parking also never a problem.

The wait staff are a pleasure to deal with making you feel really welcome and get to know you on a first name basis after you’ve visited a couple of times.

Ph: +64 9 307 5979 www.swashbucklers.co.nz

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The Reviews Bic Runga – Anthology CDs courtesy of Sony BMG Music

Bic’s unique pop songs and hauntingly beautiful melodies have earned her a very special place in the pantheon of New Zealand song.

‘Anthology” features every hit from Bic’s multi platinum, award winning studio albums plus a selection of rarities & fan favourites.

The album will be available as a 22 track single disc and also as a Deluxe Coffee Table Book featuring un-released photographs, lyrics and personal linear notes written by Bic. The album will be available November 23rd.

Delta Goodrem – Child of the Universe Production of ‘Child of the Universe’ dates back to 2009, Delta had a strong vision for the album from the outset and the music quickly began taking shape as she worked with friends, collaborators and celebrated songwriters/producers in their own right: Gary Clark, Vince Pizzinga and John Shanks. Child of the Universe is due for release on November 9th.

Alicia Keys - Girl On Fire Fourteen-time Grammy®-winning singer, songwriter and producer, Alicia Keys, will release her highly anticipated fifth studio album, Girl On Fire, on November 23rd. “’Girl On Fire’ is about finding your voice, about being unleashed and about trusting your instincts and trusting yourself,” says Keys. “I can’t wait to share it with the world.”Keys showcased the powerful and infectious title track and first single from this album with an electrifying performance at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 6th.

P!NK – The Truth About Love

Books provided for review courtesy of Hachette New Zealand

P!nk teamed up with producer Greg Kurstin for the first time on this release along with collaborators Max Martin and Shellback, Billy Mann and Butch Walker. The album is P!nk’s unique take on the different shades of love – the dark, the light, the happy and the sad. Having taken time out of the limelight to start a family, the tracks infectious melody and kick-ass lyrics have let the world know that P!nk is back and at her absolute best! The Truth About Love is available now.

The Racketeer

Citadel

Salvation of a Saint

by John Grisham Malcolm Bannister is serving time in a US prison, but then Judge Raymond Fawcett is discovered dead and Malcolm says that he knows the identity of the killer. The FBI does a deal and he is freed. But have the FBI really found the killer? John Grisham delivers another page-turning, highly enthralling read.

Karen McMillan

by Kate Mosse This is an impressive ‘time-slip’ novel that encompasses two story lines, both set in the south of France. One story concerns a monk and an ancient script, while the main story is set during World War II with the exploits of the Resistance. This is a bittersweet, beautifully written novel. Original, thought-provoking and completely engaging.

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by Keigo Higashino A man is found dead after drinking poisoned coffee.

Fingers point to his wife but at the time of the murder she was hundreds of miles away visiting her parents. Is she innocent or has she committed the perfect crime? This is a fabulous whodunnit, made more interesting with its Japanese settings and characters.

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60 Seconds with a Celeb Franko How did you first become involved in music and what age did you start?

My mother was a classically trained pianist and both my parents had great taste in music. They would take me to amazing concerts like The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Bon Jovi etc from a really early age, actually my first ever concert was Poison in 88’! Dad knew three chords on the guitar and he taught me those… hooked.

Who do you regard as your role models? What have been your biggest inspirations?

I admire those who were/are the biggest in music. Michael Jackson, Guns n Roses, Metallica etc, they all wanted to be the best & achieved that. I actually love the ones who speak out about what they truly believe in the most too, sometimes to their own detriment but it is so freeing saying your core truth.

What has been the best part about being in the NZ Music Industry?

Playing live. Performing face to face in front of your fans and pursuing the quest to win over new ones. Nothing beats having a song that you’ve written sung back to you by a complete stranger.

Biggest highlight of 2012?

Was opening for LA Rockers Steel Panther at The Powerstation a few weeks ago combined with hearing that my album debuted at number #11 on the NZ Music Charts. It’s so satisfying seeing something that you’ve worked so hard at and for so long start to grow and become recognised.

If you had to choose an alternative career, what would it be?

I reckon’ owning my own bar in the Caribbean somewhere where it’s summer all year round, pouring the odd cocktail and hosting

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travellers, hearing thousands of stories and sharing a few of my own. Something like the movie Cocktail with Tom Cruise? Yeah I’m envisioning something like that ;) If you were Prime Minister for a day, what would be the first thing you would change?

I would ban cigarettes completely. I’ve smoked for a massive amount of my life and even though I have enjoyed it from time to time, it does NOTHING good for you and being a singer in a rock band ya just cannot do both.

So yeah I’d replace them on the shelf with Spaceman Cigs.

What are your plans for 2013?

I’ve just applied for my band to play at the South by Southwest music conference in Texas

in March so if we get that then I want to turn that opportunity into a US Tour, so fingers crossed that all comes together!

What TV show can’t you miss?

Breaking Bad, hands down the best show in the last 5 years. Sons of Anarchy and Homeland are musts too.

What do you never leave the house without?

My opportunity eyes and a guitar pick.

Best advice you have been given?

What anyone thinks of you is none of your business. www.frankomusic.com www.theaudience.co.nz/franko

Mr. Opinionator

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here are not that many people with whom you can be friends.

I had a brief foray into living in provincial NZ and found that out of a population of about 3,000, there were about 10 people with whom I could have been friends.

Impediments are many and varied: someone is religious, for example.

“I took the kids to church on Sunday” – feet, do your stuff. There are social differences, although I can skull Lion Red if the occasion demands. There are economic differences. There are people whom you hate just by looking at them; how that happens, I don’t know, but there’s just something about them that makes your skin crawl (a likely reason for my abysmal failure at attracting girlfriends at school). It gets worse: even if I could find my 10 or so possible friends, you can bet that a fair proportion of them would not want me as a friend because they’d hate me on sight or I’d have offended them in one or more ways which are entirely natural to me. Then, if you’re a couple, one of a couple might hate one of the other couple etc and, all of a sudden, 10 out of 3,000 is looking highly ambitious.

I hope you don’t mind but I feel I must digress to my just-used singular verb: “10 out of 3,000 is looking … .” Is it acceptable or not?

I’m really saying “a group of 10 …”, am I not? Who knows? I’m uncertain (although slightly cocky but there you go) but at least I’m thinking about it. Another reason why I might not want someone for a friend is if that person has a cavalier attitude to grammatical standards; how could I love someone who misuses “disinterested”? Or who says “Nothink”? (I started the sentence with “Or”, by the way, for effect, alright???) (The two extra question marks were for effect also).

I suppose you’re dying to hear how provincial NZ and I came to blows? Well, while trying to fit in, I attended the opening night of the squash club, which doubled as a stag-do for one of the members (“Warning, Will Robinson!”). I turned up in white overalls, ready for action, and was pitted against the local vet in the drinking races. There were unjustified cries of “spillage” from the locals, determined to sort out the vet and me, which necessitated a re-run. I thought it best to make room, so I barfed over the balcony onto the paddocks below in order to compete at my best – perfectly acceptable behaviour in the circumstances. On the Monday, my employer observed that it was inappropriate for someone in my position to have done such a thing; I’d resigned by lunchtime.

Anyway, the point of all this is to observe that it doesn’t take much for someone to disqualify himself or herself from the category of “possible friend”. So, to the gym, where I explore the many and varied

ways for someone to become disqualified as a possible (from a bloke’s perspective).

Disqualification risks: 1. Inside the changing room, he’s on his mobile yapping away and sounding business-important. It’s a double fault if he gives the caller a bollocking for all to hear.

2. He takes his mobile into the gym itself and keeps looking at it.

3. The odd grunt at the end of a set of exercises, as you struggle to complete, is perfectly acceptable, but do not come into the changing room while I’m there and exhale, grunt or pose just to show how hard your workout was. Sitting down and shutting-up works for me.

4. Mr Floppy – look, it’s clear some guys are inordinately proud of their hardware but it embarrasses most of the room if someone: a. Stands there, stark bollocky, facing into the middle of the room, with Mr Floppy for all to see and admire. b. Walks to and from the shower with a towel over his shoulder with no attempt whatsoever to cover up (I’m only saying this for effect) “God’s gift to womankind”. c. Comes back from the shower and:

i. While facing the rest of us, gives that magnificent weapon a jolly good towelling, so much so that you’re thinking “Snakes on a Plane”; or

ii. Stands in front of the mirror, stark bollocky, while he does his hair, applies lotions or, sometimes, simply admires the vision.

Add a bonus point in the hatred stakes if the owner of the world’s greatest Schlange actually applies lotions etc to it.

iii. Is an undeniable ginge – sorry but that’s the way it is.

5. Self-admiration – it is a discrete offence to have a taut body and to stand there for the purpose of letting punes such as myself feel inadequate.

6. I regret to have to add a post-script to this sordid report (colon, semi-colon or full-stop? Arggggghhh – go for the colon) … : In a very recent visit to the gym, one of the Mr Floppy Brigade came in to get changed for his workout. It was no surprise when he dropped his daks and strutted his stuff a bit but, dear reader (yes, singular based on Neilson), somewhat horrifically, he went commando underneath a pair of grey cotton shorts. Pluck out my mind’s eye.

Wait ‘til I get onto mothers.

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