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Designer umbrellas for your garden Your sun umbrella need no longer just be a practical item to shield you on a hot day; it can now be a colourful design feature of your outdoor living space.
Hyundai Kona aimed at urban adventurers Hyundai’s new small SUV, the Kona, has arrived and is designed for urban dwellers with a flair for adventure and an appreciation of style. It fits alongside the family-friendly Tucson and larger seven-seat Santa Fe. The Kona delivers just what you’d expect in a modern-day compact SUV—agility, refinement, on board technology, safety and practicality. All vital ingredients to compete in a market segment that is experiencing significant demand and expanding rapidly. Hyundai New Zealand general manager Andy Sinclair says the Kona addresses a new group of motorists looking for a vehicle that complements their lifestyles, and is designed for those who have a sense of urban adventure at heart. There are nine exterior colour options, including striking new orange (Tangerine Comet)and blue hues, plus an optional black roof to create an appealing two-tone finish.
Drivers can access their familiar map functions, make calls, use subscriptions-based music services such as Spotify and SMS’s can be read out to the driver. The Kona model range begins with an entry two-wheel drive, 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine with a six-speed automatic transmission and steps up to the 1.6-litre turbo all-wheel drive model with a DCT seven-speed auto. The 2.0-litre engine produces 110 kW of power and 180 Nm of torque, returning fuel economy figures of 7.2 litres per 100 km. The 1.6 turbo produces 130 kW, 265 Nm of torque and returns economy figures of 6.7 litres per 100 km. There is no manual option. Moving up from the entry specification, the Elite version, priced at $36,990, offers a full leather interior, heated electric front seats, wireless smartphone charging, headsup display, LED headlights and 18” alloy wheels.
The Kona’s interior looks sophisticated with contoured surfaces and controls that pay close attention to ergonomics. A large central tablet-style multi-media display on the dash is positioned in a ‘floating’ style that will be included in other new Hyundai models in For more information, visit: the future. www.hyundai.co.nz/kona.
Mrs Poppins' umbrellas are now available in a huge range of fashion designs and colours, aimed at brightening up your outdoor living area or blending in with your foliage or landscaping. Mrs Poppins Umbrella Makeovers is the brainchild of Gail Lewis, the owner of Le Comte Interior Design and Decor in Christchurch.
“They are all individually made and the fabric is reversible; it can be light on one side and dark on the other. “One of the most important things for a woman when building a house is often the soft furnishings and these days our outdoor living is just as important, if not more important. “These umbrellas will liven up your garden and outdoor area and we will also do coordinating cushions. They have the wow factor; they have the edge. They are professionally made to a high-quality standard.” CT
Mrs Poppins Umbrella Makeovers Le Comte Interior Design and Décor Gail recently began making sustainably 212 Maidstone Road designed sun umbrellas using clients’ existing Christchurch outdoor umbrella frames, but replacing the worn (03) 358 8291 coverings with colourful new canopies in a huge gail.lecomte@xtra.co.nz range of patterns. www.lecomte.co.nz “My interior design business has been around since 1994, but the Mrs Poppins umbrellas are new,” Gail says.
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“They are ideal for when the shade is damaged, but the frame is still in excellent condition, with no twisting or warping. We’re also going to focus on supplying new umbrellas with goodquality aluminium frames.” Mrs Poppins' umbrellas are made from hard-wearing outdoor fabrics, guaranteed against fading for three years. These fabrics are designed for New Zealand and Australia to ensure extra UV protection from our climatic conditions. “The unique thing is you can have funky patterns and textures; there is an unlimited variety. People probably don’t realise that they can get these fabrics that will make their outdoor area a living area,” Gail says. Showroom consultation by appointment 212 Maidstone Road, Christchurch www.lecomte.co.nz Gail Lewis Interior Design & Decor
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