Marlborough Magazine - May 2019

Stand Up For Yth MAY 2019

ESTHER GREENWOOD

Gives us an insight into what our youth face in today’s society

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FEATURES 08 Esther Greenwood gives us an insight into what our youth face in today’s society

22 House and Garden the cooler months with Simone Hill

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46 Out and About 47 Recipe 44 Degustation 36 Man Cave

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48 Better living 50 Proud to be local 38 Outdoors 40 Travel 43 Unlikely Kiwi 18 Sport 51 Business Notice Board 19 What’s Hot Living

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s a parent, it can be pretty daunting to think about the future for our children and what that would even look like. My oldest is seven, and already he knows how to use search engines, operate my iPhone, knows words to chart topping songs I haven’t even heard of, and don’t get me started on the new craze of expressive dance moves ie the floss or new sayings that circulate faster than I can keep up. Actually writing this makes me feel quite old. Our children seem so much more exposed to materials or behaviours that our parents were able to conceal or shelter from us. A bully in the classroom was dealt with via a meeting with teachers and parents. Now, bullies can be from all over the world and sometime impossible to identify, how are we supposed to protect our children from that!? I had a guidance councillor that offered me job options to consider before I left school, now some jobs that are offered to students might not even be a thing in 10 years time? As the older generation, we need to adapt to our changing world but also see the world through the eyes of our children and understand their interpretation. This way we will be better equipped to help guide our youth in what is unfamiliar territory for us all.

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A voice for youth With a voice that fills auditoriums and a heart just as big, it’s no surprise that Esther is one of the top youth communicators here in New Zealand and abroad. Drawing from her own personal story, Esther delivers a message filled with hope and resilience. Esther’s story has spoken to thousands of young people, many of whom have been impacted and are now making great life decisions. We ask Esther for an insight into the world of our youth and what inspires her to be their advocate.

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO INSPIRE YOUTH? What motivates me the most to inspire youth is quite simple – I do it because I am able to.

I have come from a background of pain, heartache and brokenness. As a teenager, I had an adult (outside my family) that journeyed with me and helped me to find answers, pathways through the pain and encouraged me every step of the way. As a result, I have learned that I can do that same for others. I can do that one-on-one and I can encourage people in large audiences.

I have always believed that the most noble thing one can do in their lifetime is use all the tools and talents they have available to them, to help and serve as many people as possible. My story and my set of means that I am able to present ideas, pathways forward and inspire hope to all groups of people – including youth.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT WORKING WITH YOUTH? I love that young people are painfully honest. They will not laugh at your jokes as a courtesy, they don’t listen to you because you are an ‘adult’ and they don’t (necessarily) care about all the information that you know – they first need to know that you care, that you will listen and that you want to understand. Once they do – they afford you the greatest privilege: the ability to speak into their life.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE GREATEST CHALLENGES FACING OUR YOUTH TODAY? There are a lot of challenges that young people face today: bullying, suicide, mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety and all kinds of addiction. These issues must be taken seriously – but I believe they are symptoms of a greater problem: loneliness.

Young people believing they are alone, they don’t have anyone to turn to, they don’t know there are answers available to them, they are unable (or have never been taught) resilience and because of this, they have become more susceptible to all these other conditions.

WHAT IMPACT DO YOU THINK THE OLDER GENERATION (40+) HAS HAD ON THE LIFESTYLE THAT OUR CHILDREN ARE GROWING UP IN? From what I have observed the older

generation or parents 40+ of young people, have wanted to prepare their children as much as possible for the future and in doing so have raised their children to be prepared by being independent. This has meant more ‘privileges’ at a younger age (compared to previous generations) – and so young people have more independence and more freedoms, but perhaps not the wisdom / responsibility to go with it.

Young people also are highly knowledgeable in terms of technology and media. This means that young people have access to so much information and are tech-savvy. This technology climate is not what the older generation has grown up being familiar with and unless effort is made to understand technology and become savvy, the distance between generations can become very large.

WHAT TOOLS CAN HELP A YOUNG PERSON CHOOSE THE RIGHT PATH FOR THEM? I think home (and from mum and dad) is the best place for a young person to learn values and choose the right path. There is also careers advisors, counsellors and teachers at school. Community groups like churches, sport teams – any positive environments for growth, you will usually find adults who genuinely care for young people and have their best interests at heart.

WHAT ARE SOME PIECES OF ADVICE THAT YOU CAN OFFER OUR YOUNGER GENERATION? YOU ARE NOT ALONE - Find a trusted adult (parent, family member, teacher, coach) that you feel like you can talk to, be honest with and ensure that you talk to them when you feel like times are hard. They will give you tools to help you walk through hard times, things to consider when making big decisions…listen – they know what they are talking about!

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WHAT CHANGES WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE OUR SOCIETY MAKE TO BENEFIT THE FUTURE GENERATIONS? I would like to see a more connected society – we have more access to each other’s lives, but we are not more connected. I’d like to see each generation, young and older helping, loving, serving and seeing one another. Then we might believe we are not alone.

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Thinking Youth We speak to 10 local youths and ask them what’s on their mind.

TAYLA ADAMS Age 14 I think about life and I feel really grateful for lots of stuff, simple things like having a roof over my head, a family who are really nice to me, and I feel privileged to be able to do things like go down the sounds on the boat, dance class, sports.

I do fear a lot of things but I make myself overcome them because my mum always told me that if you’re scared of something you’ve got to make yourself do it. I’m scared of the ocean but I’ve just learnt to wake board!

ASHLEE HICKMAN Age 13 One thing that is always on my mind is...

Thinking about my dream of owning a stationery/accessories empire.

I’ve made a start with a few products which I sell online... bath bombs, hair ties, scrunchies... every dream has to start somewhere! Take a look - www. creativeashlee.com ZOE MEAD Age 16 I think most teenagers my age these days are mostly thinking about work and school, as well as the future.

Having to find a part time job to get things like a licence, fuel and a car. As well as spending a couple hours each night completing homework. Preparing myself and setting myself up with a good future is what I find myself mostly thinking about. Also thinking about how lucky I am to have such amazing friends and boyfriend, seeing them everyday is what gets me through school day after day.

JESSICA WILLIAMS Age 14 Something that is constantly on my mind is the pressure of society expectations.

Everyone expects you to do something or be someone that you aren’t, which can hide who you truely are. You feel judged if you have a different opinion or you don’t have a career pathway in mind. Life is about living and if we are chained to everyone else then we cannot live.

STELLA LANG Age 15 I am always thinking about my future path through my education, being in year 10, I can start to choose the courses that can begin to shape my future.

My future will include what I would love to do in my life and this includes my educational career path and also a zest for travel. I think about what will impact on our ability to travel in regards to the recent tragedies

in Christchurch and also the importance of educating ourselves and becoming involved and knowledgeable in local and world politics so that we have the tools to impart change as a whole on a global scale, particularly in terms of climate change and our responsibility as future guardians of our communities, culture and society. There are so many complex matters that we need to be acutely aware of as a generation. I believe this is our duty and responsibility.

IMOGEN BERGHAN Age 13 I think about the future, most importantly what will it look like and what will happen to the environment in 20 years time. Will earth still be green? I am keen to be part of the enviro group at my college which hopefully I can join in my senior years.

As a cadet in the Junior Military airforce, I enjoy being apart of a group that is all about making a difference.

MORGAN MCALISTER Age 15 For me it’s important that my friends and family are happy. I’m always thinking about them and wanting to make sure that my interactions with them are positive. I don’t want to feel like I’ve let anyone down if I’ve been selfish or allowed someone to feel bad.

PHEONIX ELTRINGHAN Age 14 I’ve realised how important it is to surround yourself with good people and good friends. Not being peer pressured to be someone your not and not feel like you can’t be yourself. I do think about the people in my life and how they bring out the best in me. It’s important to make sure I have people in my life for the right reasons.

DUGALD BLUE Age 17 I am in my first year of a two year farm Cadetship in the Rakaia Gorge, so my future is constantly on my mind. What will I be doing when I finish my Cadetship? I also find I think about home a lot, from both a work and roots perspective.

BEN HULBURT Age 18 The environment is a huge concern. We are almost at the point of no return and if we don’t fix this then there really is no point debating other issues as there won’t be a world to worry about. The generations before need to help balance the damage that was done and not leave it for future generations.

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Mental wellbeing must become a priority in education, on par with maths, english and science. What is the use of these kids knowing Pythagoras if they’re killing themselves! But the programme needs to be teen-focused, which requires developing it in collaboration with teens. It should be so dynamic, engaging and uplifting that it’s their favourite subject in the school day, not something they roll their eyes at and drag themselves along to moaning and groaning. It can’t be developed by an “expert” sitting in an office completely out of touch with today’s teens. We need to get in there amongst teens to find out - what is it that’s going to ring their bells? If this sounds idealistic, it is. But why not strive for an ideal world, why would we want to settle for anything less? It won’t be easy, but there’s a way to get through to these kids and it’s my mission to connect the people, the resources, and the dollars to find it.

I can’t get my head around NZ’s suicide statistics, especially teen suicide. What worries me is the bigger picture because for every suicide there are thousands more who have either thought about or attempted to take their own life, or who are living with anxiety, depression, sadness on a daily basis.

“I’m determined to instigate change and create a happier world for my kids and others to become teenagers in.”

Its Got To Change.

These kids are our future leaders! We need them to be their most secure, happy selves.

If this is achieved, there are so many other issues that will take care of themselves eg. bullying. No one who feels great about themselves is going to treat other people badly. The only reason for bringing another human being down is an attempt to raise yourself up. We (us adults) raised these kids, it’s up to us to fix this, so they can successfully lead us into the future.

I look at my happy, bubbly, excited-byeverything 7,9,11,and 13 year old kids and think how devastating it would be to watch them spiral down into depression, anxiety and suicide. I’m not prepared to rest on my laurels and hope that doesn’t happen to me and my family and neither should anyone else. This has gone beyond awareness, we’re all aware now, by doing nothing we’re actually making a conscious choice to bury our heads in the sand.

We can’t continue to make small talk about “how terrible this is”, or debate the causes with the other mums at the school gate.

The fact is teens today are living in a very challenging and often hostile environment

and factors like the internet and social media are not going anywhere. We must arm them with hard hitting tools to cope and thrive in 2020 and beyond. I have solid ideas about how this can happen, but it will take resources and a special team of people.

One Million Happy Thoughts.

One Million Happy Thoughts is about kickstarting the momentum. It’s a way for a community who wants to help to connect directly with the problem. I’ve been working with local graphic design company Vanilla Hayes and seven talented NZ artists to design a series of happy thought cards. This year’s target is to sell one million of these happy thoughts, which will raise $1 million dollars.

This amount of money won’t change the world, but it will kickstart the momentum of a very big vision. By the time you’re reading this these happy thoughts will be on the print press. I’d encourage everyone to take a look at www.onemillionhappythoughts.org.nz to find out more about this project and engage your support. Also follow us on social media Facebook + Instagram @onemillionhappythoughts.

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Late last year, while I was immersed in a nationwide school fundraising project, I came across a captivating video on Facebook of an American Inspirational Youth Speaker David Flood. It really struck a cord with me, and obviously others too, as the video had 48 million views. I could tell this man had a special way of connecting with teens to instil values of kindness, dignity and respect.

I messaged David and invited him to come and talk in NZ High Schools and he happily accepted. Now to raise the money! Since then the vision has widened, A LOT. Even though the first planned impact is bringing David Flood to NZ, the big picture involves establishing a ‘Dream Team’ to create a high impact programme to be delivered in schools as part of the New Zealand Curriculum.

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Youth Centre to Provide Hub for Kids of Marlborough

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Pink Shirt Day won’t be the only coming together of kids in Marlborough this May. The interna�onal an�-bullying ini�a�ve falls on May 17, just over a week before the grand opening of Marlborough’s new Youth Centre on May 25.

soundproof music room, a dance studio, a rock climbing wall, and a ‘messy’ concrete space suitable for tasks like pain�ng or po�ery.

Spearheaded by the Marlborough Youth Trust, the centre will spark a new beginning for young people living in the region.

The trust has been careful not to fully deck out the facility too soon, wary of keeping up with changing trends and demands from the region’s youth.

Trust manager Jo Lane says the space will provide a safe place for young people to hang out, as well as providing mee�ng rooms and spaces for youth educa�on, health and employment ini�a�ves.

Finishing touches are being made by some of the youth of Marlborough ahead of the official opening, which falls on the second-tolast day of New Zealand Youth Week.

The term ‘youth’ incorporates young people aged between 12 and 24, for whom the new centre will become a hub.

“During youth week, youth can sign up for photography, wearable arts and spoken word [workshops] that are running at the Marlborough Youth Trust and their work will be on display with the grand opening,” Jo says.

The formal-dress opening will run from 6pm un�l 9pm and will also include dance and singing performances, a�er which a Silent Rave will be held for those aged 15 and over.

The trust recognised the space as being ideal for the centre, being handy to town and with plenty of space to con�nue to grow and create purpose-built areas for youth.

“Initially it was going to be in the 2025 plans with the council and the council has been very generous, and the rate payers,” Jo says.

Once completed, the centre will be home to a cafe, a kitchen, a

“It’s not going to be perfect on the first day, it’s going to evolve … we’ve learnt from others not to go and buy equipment, we don’t want it to stagnate so we’re taking advice on things like music and technology,” Jo says.

“It’s a youth space so as it evolves over the years they will be able to have what they want in it.”

Sugges�ons have included a large screen to enable youth to watch televised spor�ng events, while a large wall is being kept blank to allow Marlborough youth to get crea�ve with a mural in months to come.

Youth have also expressed interest in crea�ng their own furniture for the space, envisioning long tables to allow for communal dining at the centre.

The youth trust will move into the premises from their current space on Arthur St, while there is the poten�al for other Marlborough businesses to lease some of the space.

It will house permanent mee�ng rooms suitable for use as counselling and family group conference spaces, as well as a boardroom for mee�ngs, workshops and seminars.

“We’ve got a couple of trustees in the police and they suggested that it could be an opportunity for the Ministry of Justice, or for family group conferences or a scenario where a careers person could come in one night a week, or mental health [resources],” Jo says.

“It’s having those options there for young people, they could be coming to get a hot chocolate in the cafe or they could be coming to have a chat with [those services], so many things would be going on that people are not necessarily going to know what you are in there for.”

One of the main aims for the centre is to provide a hub for the numerous youth ini�a�ves already opera�ng in the region, including MYTAG - Marlborough Youth Trust Advisory Group, the Youth Employability Programme, Youth in Emergency Services, Cactus Leadership Programme for Youth, Young Parent Group, the Youth Council, and the Peer Support Programme.

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“Things like with the cafe, maybe getting a barista and doing courses through the school holidays … that’s what we want, is people getting some experience and passing them out into the community where they can get jobs,” Jo says.

It is also hoped the centre would provide a space for youth to gather and spend �me, providing a hub for rural youth and boarding school students when they’re home during school holidays.

“What we are finding now, particularly as we get into relationships with young people in the rural sector, is that we’d like to get into some transport so that young people can do their sport practice after school and then go to the centre and there will be a bus that takes them all home,” Jo says.

“It’s about that awareness that our rural kids aren’t getting as easy access to things as the kids in Blenheim. And that’s uni students and boarding school kids too, when they are at home.”

The trust has a youth worker, Maxine Sweeney, based in Seddon, and it is hoped that establishing the purpose-built hub in Blenheim will allow the development of a wider rural

network, while also easing pressure on the trust’s youth workers, Jo says.

“As time evolves we’d love to have some youth workers that could supply some support at Picton or Havelock.”

Establishing the centre has been done with help from local businesses including the Blue Door, Floorpride and Cuddon Limited.

The centre opening comes during a month o�en dedicated to an�-bullying ini�a�ves, namely Pink Shirt Day which this year marks 12 years since its incep�on.

This year, it falls on Friday 17th May and businesses, schools and the community as a whole is encouraged to wear pink as a mark of solidarity.

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Bianca Nardella does everything on a big scale, she’s a more is more sort of girl and there’s nothing that can’t be used out of a garden.

When the season turns and most florists are looking abroad to fulfil their flower supply for the winter, one Marlborough artist opts to look for what’s left behind.

Bianca Nardella has recently returned to Marlborough to open her floristry business, Dirt Floral.

She has been working along side Simone Hill at Cinnamon House Design, creating arrangements to brighten homes throughout the autumn and winter months.

The pair compliment one another when it comes to the look and feel of a home, bringing together an eclectic mix of rustic and more modern designs.

Bianca has spent the past 10 years establishing her style of floristry, opting for big arrangements and making the most of local resources regardless of the season.

“If you look at the garden and think there’s nothing in there you can put in a vase, Bianca will forage and find something beautiful to brighten any room.”

Bianca’s ability to look beyond just flowers in a garden has come from years of working alongside a mentor in Melbourne, and prior to that, from immersing herself in the work of her mother, an interior designer, and her father, an antique dealer.

“I learnt from a lady in Melbourne who taught me how to forage and to see things I probably

wouldn’t have looked for,” Bianca says.

“With an interior designer for a mother and an antique dealer for a father, she really couldn’t miss,” Simone adds. “Bianca grew up around beautiful quirky pieces that you don’t see in most homes.”

Recently, she has been working with Simone on arrangements to compliment the latest pieces on display at Cinnamon House.

“Bianca fits in with Cinnamon House because we are a bit eclectic and individual, we like

As a result, Bianca loves to work with produce not typically associated with floristry.

“I love using seasonal produce and not buying from the supermarkets, I won’t buy flowers that are coming from offshore unless it’s for a wedding or something, I try and buy local stuff,” she says.

In winter, this often means working with things like fruits, evergreen leaves, branches and seeds.

She encourages people to do the same in their own homes to add elements of warmth and style.

“Use lots of greenery; when flowers are limited opt for big bunches of evergreen foliage and textures, like olives, fruits and citrus branches work well … don’t be frightened to have fruit on branches; fruit is the flower of winter,” Bianca says.

“I have a bowl of quinces on my bench at home and I’m never going to make quince jelly, they just look pretty.”

Bianca specialises in floristry for events and thrives off putting together large scale arrangements.

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quirky pieces of furniture. Our mix of old and new really fits Bianca’s style,” Simone says.

“I would call her style brave and quite exciting, I get a real buzz out of look at Bianca’s creations, they are just amazing … I’m completely in awe watching her do what she does, how it just evolves so quickly and naturally, and the scale is always perfect, her eye for balance is perfect.”

Simone has been working on cosying up her store, swapping out cooler whites and sea-tones for warmer colours like reds and oranges.

Cinnamon House has recently turned five, and has grown from strength to strength since opening alongside her work designing interiors for clients’ homes, Simone says.

“The interior design side of it feeds the shop and likewise the shop feeds the interior design, they both go hand in hand,” she says.

“I really opened the shop because I didn’t feel like I could finish my houses, it started off as an idea to have a showroom but over the last five years it’s grown legs and turned into a really busy retail space.”

Simone has loved enabling others to feel inspired by the items and displays in store.

“I really like the fact that people are able to come in and look and they may never intend to buy but they may go home and find things that they have shoved in cupboards, that’s cool with me,” Simone says.

Recently, she established a mancave in store, a space adorned with vintage machinery and gentlemen’s magazines from the 50s, complete with hand painted ‘poster girl’ cutouts.

“It has things from their childhood that they haven’t seen for years and years … a man cave where wives can deposit bored husbands who are trying to hurry them out of the shop,” Simone says.

Bianca and Simone have been working together on a range of ideas to bring warmth into the home during winter, from lighting candles during the day to careful placements of lamps to swapping cooler toned light bulbs to warm-toned bulbs.

Creating cosy and inviting spaces during the winter does not have to be an entire redesign, but is a matter of starting with items already in the home and building on and rearranging them to create a new look and feel.

“For me it’s layering up textures, chunky knit throws or fur, be it real or fake, things like hydes, skins and feathers,” Simone says.

“Use what you have at home, bringing the outside in is always nice,” Bianca adds.

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In the meantime, below are a few tips from Simone on creating warm spaces in your home this winter:

Add a couple of warm toned cushions to your existing mix. Think shades of autumn leaves like mustard golds, copper oranges and rusty reds.

Layer up textures with chunky knits, fur and soft wool throws on sofas and chairs. Have extra blankets folded in a basket on the floor.

Change your light bulbs from bright white to warm amber to soften the light with a cosy glow.

Use a round mirror as a tray underneath a collection of candlestick holders of different heights. When lit, the flame will reflect in the mirror creating a stunning effect.

Dot tea light candles in small glasses and jars everywhere. Old crystal and cut glass works well to add little pops of sparkling glow.

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Put sheepskin rugs on the floor in front of your favourite chairs. If real skins don’t appeal, there are great false options available.

Put tall branches of winter greenery in vases and urns to bring the outdoors in when it’s too cold venture out.

String warm white fairy lights along the top of consoles and sideboards. Battery powered options are great as you are not limited to where the power points are.

Wipe essential oils such as cinnamon and apple spice onto low wattage light bulbs in lamps; the smell will evoke memories of grandma’s house and fresh baking.

Finally, if you’ve been considering it, get a cat - nothing feels as cosy as a kitty curled up on your lap on a cold winter evening.

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5 Tapped Bar Strikes Balance Between Old and New. Tucked away amid three of the Blenheim’s most central streets is it’s best hidden bar.

For many it’s ‘the old Tux factory’, for other’s it’s home to Creatures of Habit, Blenheim’s newest barbershop, and while some know it for what it is, 5 Tapped Bar, others are yet to discover the hidden gem.

Co-owner Haydn Mearns says it’s not uncommon to have a visitor who has just discovered their existence, despite having been open for a year this month.

Prior to that, Haydn and his wife, co-owner Nikky Mearns spent another year turning the former factory into an eclectic and cosy space, kitted out with an array of vintage pieces from furniture, paintings and displays through to instruments, old bikes and old cars.

Walls in the women’s bathroom are donned with vintage mirrors and hairbrushes, a vanity has been put together using old weatherboards and cabinet draws collected out of a rubbish bin, while the foot pedals of two drum kits are used to operate its taps.

“The bathroom is all new but it’s been designed to look old,” Haydn says.

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Some of the doors for the bar were salvaged from a post-earthquake house demolition in Kekerengu, while many other pieces were stumbled upon at scrap yards or were too hard to walk away from in antique shops.

“It’s just evolved, obviously I like old stuff, old cars, old bikes, just old ,” Haydn says.

“This is kind of my take on a similar concept that’s not new, but to be honest it was all done low budget so there was a lot of recycling, a lot of repurposing and cost cutting which is how it’s ended up giving it a bit of atmosphere and character.”

Haydn considers himself lucky to have been able to set up 5 Tapped Bar, a project he says pulls on all the best bits of a range of different career paths he has mastered; including engineering, mechanical, electrical and automotive trades to servicing espresso machines and making great coffee.

Originally from the United Kingdom, Nikky had two decades in the hospitality industry under her belt, and had previously considered opening a restaurant and bar both there and here in New Zealand.

Opening a bar seemed a natural step, she says.

“It doesn’t surprise me that I’ve ended up setting up and owning a bar … I’m also an accountant so I managed all the finances for the project.”

Haydn says he has Nikky to thank for allowing him to take the risk and set up his dream business in a town they had not long called home.

“With my trade history it was a 14 month set up, which was the best gap year ever for me, because I got to fit out the inside of the place and was lucky enough to be in a position to be able to take a year off and create this place,” Haydn says.

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“Nikky, my wife was just the key to encouraging me and putting me in this position where we were able to do it and a lot of her ideas and input are here too, it has been very much a joint venture. If I had run out of ideas and got stuck then she would fill in the blanks, so I was super lucky to have her support and encouragement … without that it would never have happened.”

As the name alludes, 5 Tapped Bar has five beers on tap at any one time, however no replacement keg is ever the same. The same goes for the coffee beans, which are refreshed with something new each time the supply runs out.

“Cafés are typically committed to one brand, usually by supply contracts and I always

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“It seemed natural to do that with the beers, we’re spoilt for choice with beers in New Zealand, we’re constantly getting new beers available so why not showcase them,” he adds.

Their beer and coffee comes from all over the country, and their food menu lends itself well to the concept, utilising local nearby restaurants.

Options include dumplings from Lemongrass, tacos from Cartel, tikka kebabs from Village India, pizza from Pizza Hut, chips and gravy from Master Roasts, and pies and paninis from an alternating range of local bakers.

“It was just a way to keep things simple … we just ring them up and either they bring it round or we go and grab it,” Haydn says.

They also offer a cheese platter to share, while sweets from Snowdog Confectionery are a staple in the cabinet.

Terri Hendriks, who owns Snowdog Confectionery, has been working with Haydn, Nikky and the 5 Tapped team since day one.

“I had just finished up my old job and I was doing bits and pieces of contracting work …

I met Haydn through a mutual friend and he mentioned this place.

“I came by a few times while he was setting up and had a chat about what his plans were and where I could fit in and if I wanted to and it just fit,” Terri says.

She bakes cookies for 5 Tapped Bar in her registered kitchen at home each week, delivering them so that people have the option of having a sweet treat with their coffee.

From time to time she creates desserts for dessert nights at the bar, and has recently begun baking cupcakes for the bar each Friday for ‘cupcake Friday’.

She does all of this while also fulfilling her home orders for cupcakes and cakes, which are becoming increasingly popular for workshouts and birthdays.

With a ‘zero waste’ philosophy and a commitment to sourcing her ingredients as locally as she can, Terri’s business ideals align well with those of Haydn and Nikky’s, and 5 Tapped has been a good space for her to showcase her work, she says.

“It’s just a mutual relationship, I bring in different customers and he offers different customers to me, it’s the same with the barber as well; people come in for a haircut and they have never been here before.”

That barbershop, Creatures of Habit, is home to barber Aaron Nott.

Like Haydn, Aaron saw Creatures of Habit as an opportunity to pursue the best bits of his work while leaving behind the aspects he didn’t enjoy so much at his previous salon, Scissorsaurus Rex. Being a barber and accepting only walk-in appointments means he’s not tied to the phone or left out of pocket by clients who turn up late or forget their appointments completely.

After closing up at Scissorsaurus Rex and leaving town to travel without any set plans to return, Aaron was approached by Haydn who floated the idea of setting up a salon at 5 Tapped.

He took up the offer in October of last year.

“It all just came together and made sense for me to come and do this, it was something Blenheim needed … towards the end of Scissorsaurus Rex I thought I have got to do something new.

“I took everything away that I don’t enjoy and I kept the stuff I do like; I love coming to work now.”

Having the option to encourage his clients to grab a beer or a coffee from 5 Tapped while they wait is a concept which has been beneficial to both businesses, Aaron says.

“I’m so glad the Council gave [Haydn and Nikky] a break, because I know a lot of people have tried to do something in Blenheim and have been put through the ringer for it, but Haydn has got all the skills he needed to do it and get it going and it just works so well together … we’ve become really good friends through it,” he says.

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story by Kat PicKford Sarah hodgett

Building your dream home or renovating your existing abode? Your choice of exterior cladding not only influences how you and others feel about your home, but will provide warmth and protection from the elements for years to come.

and these often mix well with other types of cladding, such as cedar, glass or block for an ultra-contemporary look.”

Offering a wide range of styles, textures and colours as well as durability and insulation, exterior plaster cladding is a great option for people wanting a modern seamless look, or for those who adore the art deco homes from the 1930s and 40s.

Mike is a certified installer for New Zealand’s leading exterior plastering cladding specialists, Specialized Construction.

Marlborough Plastering director Mike Douglas says although plaster has been around since Roman times, it is still popular today with people wanting to create that timeless monolithic look unique to exterior plaster.

“The modern systems we use today give a contemporary twist to traditional plaster systems, creating that flawless finish but with improved performance,” Mike says.

“There’s a wide range of plaster finishes available from smooth to highly textured

The products

Specialized’s range of exterior plastering products, including New Zealand’s first BRANZ appraised lightweight aerated concrete panel systems have all been designed, developed and tested in New Zealand for New Zealand conditions.

In Mike’s view the Specialized system provides the very best in cavity-based building envelope solutions.

“I’ve worked with a lot of different products over the years, Specialized not only looks good, but also stands up well to everything New Zealand’s weather can throw at it,” Mike says.

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“In my view Specialized’s flashing system is the best on the market. The flashing system is key to creating a watertight seal around windows and in junctions of detailed areas such as parapets and chimneys, which is crucial for the integrity of the structure.”

The team Exterior plaster application is a highly specialised skill and physically demanding job.

Marlborough Plastering director Mike Douglas, says it takes many years to master the techniques required to make a plastered home look great.

“While exterior plaster is definitely the icing on the cake of a beautiful home, contrary to what many people think there’s a lot more to plastering a house than icing a cake,” Mike says.

Mike has worked in the exterior plastering trade for more than 25 years, after completing a trade course in building and construction at Nelson Institute of Technology.

He’s worked as a builder and plasterer on a range of residential and commercial projects in New Zealand, Australia and United States, including Shakespeare’s Wharf in Picton and the Otira Viaduct in Arthur’s Pass.

He started his own plastering company in 2005 and since then Marlborough Plastering has made a name for itself as Marlborough’s premier exterior plastering company, with a focus on delivering a high quality finish using some of the best plaster systems in the business.

The Marlborough Plastering team is led by foreman Tama Harimate. With more than 12 years experience on the trowel and a keen

The cRew: hadley, Tama, Mike and ata eye for detail, Tama ensures the crew runs smoother than a fresh coat of plaster.

No two jobs are the same, and head plasterer Hadley Dawes’ experience across a wide range of trades comes in handy. He’s been plastering for 13 years, painting for three, roofing for four and building for four.

Apprentice Te Ata Tuu Page-Stevens, speaks fluent te reo Māori and joined the team after moving up from Christchurch where he worked as a painter on the rebuild.

Services As well as a wide range of exterior plaster cladding and waterproofing systems for buildings, fences, garden walls, outdoor fires and entertainment areas, Marlborough Plastering also does cladding maintenance work such as house cleaning, repaints and repairs.

“Keeping your home well maintained with a regular clean and a new paint job every 10 years or so, helps spread your running costs and prevent build up of dirt and grime that can lead to bigger, more costly problems,” Mike says.

“A presale wash and paint instantly updates any home, helping to improve its street appeal while adding value to your home.”

As a certified applicator of the Equus Dexx Membrane Waterproofing System, Marlborough Plastering also offers a range of waterproofing and sealing systems for flat roofs, decks, planter boxes, wet areas and tanking.

For more information and home inspiration, check out Marlborough Plastering online: www.marlboroughplastering.co.nz and Facebook/marlboroughplastering. Or for free advice and quotes, give Mike a call: 0800 944748 or 021572899

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Taste for Travel Sparks Journey with and Travelling, Talent Tempeh

By Kat Duggan Jim tannocK

matt Hellriegel is an ideas man, well known around town as one of the brains that brought ritual Café to life in 2012.

After selling up in 2015, Matt and his partner Tati Märtzová left the comforts of Blenheim to travel, passing through much of South and Central America and spending time in Dublin and Slovakia, which is home for Tati.

The pair returned to Marlborough at the end of 2017, and have been bringing national and international performers to play at their intimate gig venue, The Plant, ever since.

The Plant is also home to their second business venture, Found Tempeh.

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The couple began exploring the possibility of producing tempeh commercially while they were overseas, during which time Matt’s dad had been experimenting with making it at home in Marlborough.

“When we got back I learned from [Matt’s dad] how to make it and I thought ‘I can do this, and people would love it’, and suddenly I was making it,” Tati says.

Traditionally a soy product, Tati has been getting creative with new flavours and ingredients, and the couple have been selling it at The Nelson Market on Saturdays and the Marlborough Farmers’ Market on Sundays.

The venture was one of many ideas floated during their two-and-a-half-years overseas.

“That was the first time in our lives where we didn’t really have any plan and that’s exactly the way we wanted it, that’s why it was exciting,” Matt says.

“There were about three months where we almost didn’t utter the word Ritual, we didn’t really talk to people about it and we managed to just drop it and move on, which was great.

Eventually we started telling strangers about the cafe and then not long after that the ideas for our next project started, and there were a bunch.”

While the pair knew moving back to New Zealand was a high possibility, they hadn’t locked in Blenheim as their return destination.

With the art of making tempeh mastered, and a vision to attract travelling musicians to Blenheim as they passed through to or from the Cook Strait ferries, the pair began looking for a spot which had both a commercial kitchen, and a cosy front of house space.

They came across their venue in The Warehouse car park, formerly known as Gecko Junction, and set to work making tempeh on a commercial scale and making contact with potential acts.

Since opening in July, the couple have hosted around a dozen performances, generally those with an alternative music style.

“It’s the sort of music that we enjoy and there’s a small scene for it here in Blenheim … we like to host these lesser known acts but we’ve been lucky enough to be able to host some really well established musicians also,” Matt says.

The small space generally means tickets are limited and sell quickly, but it makes for intimate shows where the artist is on the same level as the audience.

“It’s great because these bigger acts sell out, so for them it feels great, for us it feels great and for the people it feels great because they feel like they are part of something,” Tati says.

The small scale of the venue also enables them to host their guests well, and it makes event promotion a less onerous task as the pair both juggle multiple other ‘day jobs’, Matt says.

“With all of our stuff it’s manageable, we don’t have to go crazy every working hour managing promotion and things, we just sort of let a few friends know and whisper it through our social media sites and a cozy crowd will usually turn up,” he laughs.

Vegan meals are on the menu for guests, and an eclectic range of seating creates a sense of homeliness. The ultimate goal for the couple is to bring people of all walks of life together.

“Live music is incredible because it has the ability to sort of knock people into being present, and what a great thing that is … I think watching a person get up in front of people and believe in themselves is exciting, and can be a truly powerful thing to behold. To be able to experience that with a range of people, people that are seemingly strangers; bringing folks together, I love that”.

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Taylor River Reserve (High Street Bridge) | 10:30am - 1pm

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For full information, and a complete list of events in our region, visit www.folow-me.co.nz or marlborough4fun.co.nz.

8-18 May

9 May, Thur

The phaNTom oF The opera

The New ZealaNd daNce compaNy ‘Kiss The sKy’ NaTioNal Tour

Blenheim Musical Theatre present the famous story of a masked figure lurking beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House.

NZDC forges its stellar reputation for powerful contemporary dance with its first national tour of Kiss The Sky, “a diverse magical experience” that “grabs your attention from start to finish.”

ASB Theatre Marlborough 7:30pm – 10pm

Theatre Royal Nelson 7:30pm

9-12 May

10 May, Fri

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Bayleys Friday NighT FeasT 2019

The ultimate four-day food extravaganza featuring some of the best produce Marlborough has to offer is back for 2019!

A rip roaring street party with mouthwatering Marlborough food, great live entertainment, celebrity chefs and a whole lot of fun. Bring the kids and enjoy the party.

Various Place and Time

Market Place, Blenheim 3:30pm - 8:30pm

11 May, Sat

6 June, Thu

saiNT clair ViNeyard halF maraThoN 2019

BerNiNa roadshow

A unique off-road journey through the vineyards of Marlborough.

Saint Clair Family Estate 9am - 3pm

The Sewing Store is on the map again for the BERNINA Roadshow 2019! Come and see the extensive product range on display, view demonstrations, try out the machines, spot prizes, Childhood Memories Challenge Exhibition.

The Sewing Store, 29 High St., Blenheim 9am - 6pm

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Team of The Year Last years Sports Team Of The Year has begun preperation for another busy year with the ultimate goal of retaining the prestigious Andrew and Faulkner Sheid. Last year this was contested by all South Island Associations in the match held in Nelson last July with Marlborough taking it out. With last years sucessful campaign in the lead up to the tournament including a clean sweep of all repersentive matches, this put them in the best stead to be honoured as Marlborough’s No 1 team.

The Marlborough smallbore team comprised: Regan Cowe, David Dick, Richard Sampey (captain), Richard Evans, Bill Stevenson, Kim Bishell, Bradley Palatchie, Glenn Harris, Rex Schroder, Simon Senior, Jason Henry, Val Wadsworth. Peter Webster was the manager.

Their nomination was sponsored by Smart Alliances Ltd.

The Marlborough Smallbore Shooting Associaiton has been around since 1953. The sport has proven very popular over this time with long time members and up and coming talent making up the three local clubs in the region. The suceess of the repersentive team last year shows the calibre of talent that is being produced in our region.

Val Wadsworth, member of last year’s winning team and current represented, says “Achieving good results on a competition day is really a team effort, we were lucky that when competing for the shield, every member of the team was on their best form.

It’s a very mental sport and if everyone is performing then it’s a great day. Just because there is one bad shoot doesn’t mean that we have lost – so good consistent shooting is the goal. Everyone has an off day, as a team we just need to support each other and keep the comradery and morale up, that’s what makes a successful team!”

The Andrew and Faulkner Sheid compeition is the pinnacle of South Island team

shooting and it is only the seventh time that Marlborough have won the trophy in its 60-year history. In addition to this, the Marlborough team successfully defeated Nelson in its other two representative matches of the season - the DB Seddon Shield and the Hadfield Shield.

“Marlborough is a small association compared to other region” explains Val, “which means we don’t quite have the depth of rep selection as other teams. So

for us to come out on top is an even better achievement”.

The small bore season runs between April to September which can involve practicing 2-3 times a week, sometimes more. With the Andrew and Faulkner Shield clearly in their sights in July, club members are practicing intently with experienced and up and coming shooters all pushing for a spot on the Marlborough rep team with the hope of keeping the shields proudly displayed in Marlborough. Good luck team.

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Jentree puts Marlborough on World Mountain biking stage Story By Kat Duggan

A world-class mountain biker has come full circle, establishing an international mountain biking destination here in his Marlborough backyard.

After winning his first national Junior and Pro Elite National titles on the property in 2002, Justin began his international racing career, spending 16 years on the international stage.

Justin Leov retired from the world racing circuit in 2017 before setting up Jentree, a purpose-built mountain biking park with his wife Victoria.

The couple returned to Blenheim and were looking for their next opportunity when the chance came to purchase Jentree, which had since closed to the public, two years ago.

Victoria says establishing the destination has been a passion for the couple, driven by Justin’s original connection with the property on Taylor Pass.

“We heard a rumour that Jenny and John might be interested in selling the place, so we got in touch with them and came up for a cup of tea and left with an offer on the table,” Victoria says.

“Back in the early 2000s, John and Jenny Meek owned Jentree and they had it as a riding venue for people to come up to ride and build tracks and just enjoy. “[Justin] lived up the valley and he used to spend every day up here after school building tracks and riding,” Victoria says.

“We managed to buy the property and the trees had all just been milled, so basically we got to come back to a blank canvas; putting the trees back in and really just building it back up to a community asset for riders.”

While initial plans were to establish one new

sports track per year, the couple has already built five new tracks, with imminent plans to build two more.

Thanks to the support of local businesses WK Advisors and Accountants, T&D Construction and GJ Gardner Homes, two of the tracks have been kept free of charge for riders to use.

Justin provides a full range of coaching services at Jentree, beginning with the basics like bike set up and body positioning, through to tackling rocky tracks and advanced downhill riding.

Coaching is provided in groups of up to five riders, as well on one-on-one sessions tailored to the individual rider.

Jentree has been embraced by locals since reopening as a more advanced riding option than others in the region, and more recently has played host to two international events.

In March it was one of six courses around the world to host German company YT Industries on their search for junior riders for the next world cup circuit.

As the Oceania venue, 20 riders from the area came to Jentree to put their best foot forward for selection, of which eight will be selected to ride in Spain, where two will be selected as the YT Industries junior riders for 2020.

Just prior to that, they hosted the third of three days of the Santa Cruz NZ Enduro.

“The NZ Enduro is a huge mountain bike race in the area, and they usually ride Whites Bay, Nidia Bay and the Wakamarina. On the last day they get dropped at the top of Wakamarina by helicopter to bike down but the weather was so cloudy that the helicopters couldn’t fly.

“We got the call at 7am on the Sunday morning saying that we had 150 riders coming our way,” Victoria says.

Such events bring home the scale of what the couple has achieved in just two short years.

“It was so cool to see that many people here enjoying what we have created.”

“Justin is only two years from retiring from the world cup circuit and I think it works really well and makes retirement easier for him,” Victoria says.

Jentree is a registered Adventure Activity Operator and offers a shuttle service for riders.

They welcome riders to use the park, but ask them to get in touch first - jentreemtb.com

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Well, some said it wasn’t possible, some said my back and legs would suffer immense amounts of pain, but most, whilst looking on in amusement, gave kind words of encouragement and wanted to believe in me as much I did myself.

On Saturday the 23rd of March, 3.05pm, I bounced my final few bounces over the summit of Mt Fyffe. Skippy, my trusty Vurtego Pogo Stick and I had done it. Sea to Summit in under 24hours.

Standing tall at 1602m, I estimated it took up to 100,000 jumps to travel the 21.2km from the Kaikoura Esplanade to the Summit.

I had practiced certain sections of the route, and so was quietly confident upon these, but stringing them together in one solid attempt was another thing. From fatigue and nutritional requirements, to the epic physical demands that it needed, I was going to have to rely on my mental game to complete the task.

As I started this challenge, it was always meant to be something that was supposed to demonstrate the benefits of the 5 ways to wellbeing, along with the extraordinary ways we can overcome seemingly impossible situations in life. It was supposed to be something that raised awareness around mental health, and gave those suffering a little hope.

How could I afford to not reach the summit? As I bounced my way up the hill, I saw parallels in my efforts to those in real life.

Like how important it is to focus on our achievements, looking at how far we have come, and not how far we still have to go. Helping to keep a glass half full frame of mind.

Like, how if we don’t allow ourselves to get overwhelmed with the size of the task, but break it down in to sizable chunks and keep chipping away, eventually the finish line can only be inevitable.

With these thoughts in mind, the seemingly impossible was achievable, and to some degree quiet enjoyable. A new world record had been set, and my personal boundaries of what I’m capable of, shifted a few notches skyward.

I can only encourage you take on your own impossible, and see what you’re capable of.

Just remember to have faith in yourself, don’t be overwhelmed with the size of the task, and celebrate how far you have come, not how far you have to go.

If you wish to learn more about Pogo Mt Fyffe, please check out the Facebook page @pogomtfyffe. Or to donate check out; events.mentalhealth.org.nz/fundraisers/leegriggs/PogoMt-Fyffe

Until next time. Cheers Lee

THE MAGIC OF OPENING DAY Jacob Lucas, Nelson Marlborough Fish & Game Crispy May mornings are a signature of early winter in the top of the South. For our region’s gamebird hunters, these mornings stir something inside them, as the first Saturday in May heralds the start of the new season, and for many, it is the most important day on the calendar.

As an ardent gamebird hunter, the magic of Opening Day captivates me like no other sporting quest. Roaring stags in April, high country honkers, the first day of the trout season – none of these compare to the magical Opening Day of the gamebird season. Though it’s been 25 years since I experienced my first gamebird opening, the allure of the occasion has not waned, and, in fact, has deepened over the years. I love nothing more than the weeks, and even more so, the minutes, before daylight on the first Saturday in May. And I’m not the only mug suffering from Opening Day symptoms. There are 40,000 other

kiwi hunters, who, like me, will have little else on their mind leading up to the fabled day.

So what is it about Opening Day that makes it so great? Well, for me, it’s about the build-up – the month of preparation and conjecture leading up to the big day. It’s about the night before, the long, sleepless night. It’s the swirling butterflies in your stomach that only a duck hunter will understand, which come when you’re sitting in the dark, waiting for the first birds to appear. It’s about tradition. It’s pitting your wits and skills against a wild bird. Its decoys, calling and concealment. The joy of watching your affable hound pull off a great retrieve. And importantly, sharing the spoils of the hunt with friends and family.

But for most of us, it’s about good times with great mates. For many, Opening Day is the catalyst for such important unions.

Weather-wise, duck hunters love rough conditions – a smattering of rain, but more importantly, wind, will bring the birds lower and looking for shelter, increasing the odds of a good bag. To be honest, though, in a region where sun reigns supreme, opening days like this are rare, and I struggle to think of the last rough ‘ducky’ day.

Nevertheless, cometh the great day, instead of donning duck callers and earthy attire, I’ll be out with colleagues and voluntary rangers helping to ensure our hunters are doing the right thing.

And that is that they are hunting in a safe and responsible manner, abiding by the regulations, and hold a current gamebird licence.

For those who taking part, stay safe and enjoy the day.

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Locals Only:

Marlborough TOur Company Offers Full Sounds Experience

StOry By Kat Duggan Supplied

As an autumnal serenity falls upon Marlborough, one tourism company is urging locals to get out amongst the crown jewel that is the Marlborough Sounds.

Marlborough Tour Company, which has long operated transport and tour services in Marlborough, recently purchased two Queen Charlotte Sound lodges, Furneaux Lodge and Punga Cove Resort.

Just last month, the company purchased Cougar Line, adding ‘water taxi’ to its repertoire of services.

Marlborough Tour Company general manager Scott McKenzie says the purchase of the three companies has allowed them to expand their tour and transport offerings.

“Marlborough Tour Company is [traditionally] what we have got here; the buses and the vehicles, we’ve got the wine touring and scenic touring, and we’ve got four boats which have been predominantly seafood related cruises, offering lunch cruises and dinner cruises,” he says.

With a predominantly international market currently, Marlborough Tour Company hopes the move will enable them to help more local visitors to explore the Marlborough Sounds.

“Both of those lodges attract a lot of day visitors and there’s nothing better than sitting at the waterfront and having a nice lunch [and] purchasing Cougar Line gives us five more

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boats doing water transfers in the sounds,” Scott says.

out and do a track walk and get out and enjoy some of the sounds.”

The Queen Charlotte Track is also a huge drawcard for visitors, and as part of the celebration of its expansion, the company is offering discounts to locals on their new Cruise-Walk-Lunch or Cruise-Lunch packages.

Marlborough is viewed internationally as a tourism destination, with visitor numbers swelling in during the summer.

“It’s about the international market but it’s also about Nelson and Marlborough locals going out in the sounds for the weekend,” Scott says.

“A big part is going to be taking people out to do a cruise, walk, lunch, or just direct to a lodge for a cruise and lunch.”

As international visitor numbers drop off throughout the cooler months, the opportunity is there for locals to cash in on the calm days so often gifted to the region during autumn and winter, Scott says.

“Marlborough is awesome in the autumn and winter, you get these beautiful clear days, and we would like to see that Marlborough people don’t hibernate.

“They can head to Picton, jump on a Cougar Line Boat and the next thing you’re at Furneaux Lodge or Punga Cove, or you can go

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“The market drops right away in winter, but it really doesn’t need to, it’s still a good thing to do right through the year,” Scott says.

“There’s extreme seasonality in Marlborough, there always has been … places do close up over the winter but we really do want the region to be shown as being open for business year-round.”

For those looking for more than just a day cruise, there is the option of dinner and a night or two at one of the lodges, returning with the Cougar Line the following day.

The Queen Charlotte Track has long been a drawcard for visitors, offering a challenge and stunning scenery while promising the luxury of world class lodges at the end of each day, with the added bonus of bag transfer options.

“The Queen Charlotte Track is right on our back door step,” Scott says.

“It’s one of the few walks where you don’t

have to carry your own pack, you can just take a day back with your lunch and your bag gets carried by boat to the next stop, and you know there’s a nice lodge waiting for you.”

Scott encourages Marlburians to add a day out in the Queen Charlotte Sound to their list of ‘to-dos’ this winter.

“If any locals want a really good day out, they really do need to go and try the pizzas at Punga Cove … there’s craft beers, it’s a cool little waterfront location, it’s one of the absolute hidden gems on the track.”

The locals promotion will run throughout May and June with enquiries to Cougar Line on 03 573 7925 or drop in to the Cougar Line office on the Picton Waterfront.

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range of islands through luxury cruises that offer truly captivating onboard suites.

Encompassing a number of islands, The Cook Islands are a popular destination for a beach escape. Rarotonga – the most well-known island, has rolling mountains and volcanic peaks paired with the turquoise crystal clear waters of the lagoon, you will soon know you have landed in paradise. Aitutaki is a slice of

island paradise and a short 45 minute flight from Rarotonga, choose to lay beachside or cruise on top of one of the most magnificent lagoons in the world. A stay at the Pacific Resort Aitutaki is perfect for couples seeking an intimate setting as the resort offers spacious Ultimate Beachfront Bungalows with a private sundeck, 5-star service and ultra-luxurious amenities that make for an unforgettable escape.

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When thinking of luxury over water bungalows, Tahiti’s Bora Bora cannot be surpassed, overwater suites allow you to hop from your luxury bedroom into the fresh lagoon waters via a ladder on your own private deck, which is also the perfect spot to relax and enjoy views of the turquoise lagoon.

The Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora is the epitome of Tahitian luxury with their ultramodern 5-star comforts blending perfectly with the French Polynesian surrounds and culinary masterpieces that are served up against a backdrop of operatic sunsets over the island’s primeval peaks.

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Breath-taking beaches aside, Samoa’s inland exudes a very special and mystic charm.

There are numerous tracks that lead deep through lush rainforest to many rivers and dramatically beautiful waterfalls. For those looking for the ideal romantic getaway or just seeking indulgence, intimacy and an adultsonly resort, the Seabreeze Resort Samoa is nestled in a private secluded bay where the focus is on award-winning cuisine, personal service and genuine Samoan hospitality.

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From large lavish ships to small-ship splendour, cruising through the South Pacific is a great way to experience the diversity of the islands without forgoing the luxury touches. Ocean cruising can be one of the best ways to experience numerous tropical island destinations in a single holiday or you can further explore your favourite island more intimately with the accessibility that small-ship cruising can offer. With leading cruise lines such as Azamara, Blue Lagoon, Oceania, Paul Gauguin, Regent Seven Seas, Silversea and Windstar sailing through the South Pacific and many offering onboard suites, you can cruise along deep blue or crystal clear waters in style.

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Fiordland Story & photoS By SuSie WilliamS

The drive from TeAnau to Milford Sound is the most spectacular sight I have ever seen. The moment we enter the Fiordland National Park the forest changes into very thick beech trees.

Further into the park we go, the more the trees are thickly covered in moss and lichen – like a magical forest fairytale. Luckily for us, prior to our visit, the area had two constant days of rain. This meant that all the mountain faces were covered in cascading waterfalls. The forest becomes catastrophic as the soil gets replaced by rock on the mountain sides. Occasionally we see a tree and land slip, showing us how fragile this area is and how dependant the trees are on each other’s rooting systems . Aboard our ‘Milford Sound Scenic Cruise’ with Real Journeys we meander our way along to the water’s edge, getting us up close and personal to all the waterfalls, plant life and a few yellow eyed penguins along the way. We followed the full length of Milford Sound, including out to the Tasman sea, and back along, hugging the coastline to the other side of the Sound.

Magic!

The drive back to Te Anau allowed for us to stop off for many spectacular photo opportunities.

The short walk to visit The Chasm is well worth the stop. Listening to the roar of the water through the chasm is quite something. The size and depth of the Chasm is astonishing, as is the amount of water rushing its way through.

Watch for those glasses resting on your head, before looking down!

It’s well worth stopping at the Mirror Lakes, whereas the name suggests, the water behaves like a mirror to the adjacent mountains.

Eglington view is a great spot to see the changing landscape. It’s a flat relatively bare area, and looking down the valley, far into the distance are wonderful views of the mountains capped in snow.

Doubtful Sound is a longer day trip. Starting on Lake Manapouri, you embark on a relaxing scenic trip out the West Arm. Back on land in our comfy coach, we travelled across the forest lands of Wilmot Pass were we next boarded a boat to explore the beautiful Doubtful Sound.

The trip, like Milford is breathtakingly beautiful.

This sound is much larger than Milford. Still plenty of waterfalls, but felt as though there is more undergrowth to soak up some of the water, therefore not quite as prolific. Doubtful sound is three times longer and 10 times larger than Milford Sound. You can feel the isolation of Doubtful sound, but the scenery and mountains are not as vertically imposing as Milford.

On the way home we called into Crooked Arm into a lovely sheltered bay covered in rainforest, turned the boat engines off and all remained silent. We listened to the quiet, enjoying the total peacefulness and hearing the bird songs, truly nature at its best.

Like much of Fiordland it receives a lot of rain, with an annual rainfall in excess of six metres – so bring a good raincoat.

There are many hiking tracks and great walks in this area. This is a place where staying a week or more would be easy! Check out the web sites and conditions of the tracks before you go – the weather really does change severely down there.

New Zealand’s most famous walk, the Milford Track has been thrilling hikers for more than 150 years.

The massive glaciers that tore the landscape apart 15,000 years ago left 14 fascinating fiords, the northernmost being the famous Milford Sound, with its narrow valley and steep cliffs, and the southernmost being Dusky Sound, and Chalky and Preservation Inlets.

If you wish for something more luxurious and the ability to well and truly soak up this special place visit our friends at Fiordland Discovery.

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The beauty of a Fiordland cruise on the Fiordland Jewel is that you can take it at your own pace, either enjoy the scenery around you onboard the luxury nine-cabin boat, or get out and about and explore the area.

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Farm Gate to Dinner Plate with 100% Market Fare story By Kat DuGGan With a touch of creativity and a good dose of collaboration, stall holders at the Marlborough Farmers’ Market have proved that creating meals with food only purchased at the market is entirely possible.

“This market was started by Chris Fortune, amongst others, and he said [at the time] that we needed to have enough to make a dinner.

In those days it was hard because there wasn’t enough meat.”

Market chairperson Neville White and his wife Sharyn, marketing and promotions manager Sigrun Steinhagen, Windsong Orchard owner Jennie Crum and Cranky Goat owners Simon and Hellene Lamb took on the challenge to eat purely from the market for a week during April.

“Now we have pork, fish and tempeh, we have for the full range of proteins and it’s exciting and easy now; and this time of year it’s great, we’ve got new [produce] coming all the time,” Jennie says.

The challenge was part of New Zealand Farmers’ Market Week, and encouraged participants to think outside the box in aid of supporting local, reducing food miles and keeping things fresh.

With around 50 stalls selling everything from fruits and vegetables to baked goods, pasta, meats and fish, eating entirely from the market has become a regular occurrence for Hellene.

“The first thing I do in the morning when I get here is get my eggs, my bread, you can get your meat, your fruit, everything is here,” she says.

“In fact I think the only things I get from the supermarket now is my cleaning products and tins of beans, everything else I get from here … it’s been amazing, [the market] has grown so much.”

Jennie agrees, and says that buying and cooking from the Farmers’ Market as much as possible encourages seasonal eating, which in turn encourages people to think outside the square.

Despite regularly eating from the market, the goal to try and stick to 100% market products meant getting creative with recipes and sharing ideas was a must.

The group worked together to share meal ideas, and encouraged the public to do the same.

“I think for us, the collaboration is the best thing because you try and work with others to get recipes,” Hellene says.

“It gives people an idea that they can do it, or do a bit more of it and it encourages diversity,” Sigrun adds.

Koromiko Free Range Eggs, Minghettis bread, Pedro’s Pasta, Long Acre Farms Pork and sausages from the Swiss Butcher were but a few things on the week’s menu, while autumnal fruits were ideal for breakfast smoothies and stewed fruit. The arrival of pumpkins at the market made good timing in allowing the group to make pumpkin soup for lunch or dinner.

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Not only is the Marlborough Market home to many options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, it is also home to many snack foods, as well as quality oils, preserves, herbs, cheeses and milks, Sigrun says.

“I made a decision a while ago to get what I can from the market, especially because I’m here anyway. I know it’s fresher, I know it doesn’t have preservatives and it hasn’t travelled from here to Christchurch and back just to get into a store, and I know I can ask people questions about how they have grown it,” she says.

As part of New Zealand Farmers’ Market week, market goers were encouraged to pick up a ‘Farmers’ Market Passport and purchase products from eight different stalls to pick up prizes including market shopping bags and vouchers redeemable at the market.

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“It’s encouraging the kids as well to learn what’s available, because usually there’s more than one stall that has [the same] things and they have to find them,” Sigrun says.

Congregating at the Farmers’ Market has become a popular option for locals on a Sunday morning, a place to grab some breakfast and a coffee while getting supplies for the week.

“The community aspect wasn’t something I was aware of when I started,” Jennie says.

“People need to get together in the community … they’re sitting with friends, it’s not like running into each other in the supermarket.”

Despite Farmers’ Market week being over, the association hopes the community will continue making a conscious effort to opt for locally grown market produce where possible.

“If 20% of people just buy one extra thing it’s been successful,” Sigrun says.

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About 60 people enjoyed grape juice from the tanks, a winery tour, grape stomping, harvesters and tractors, and Mr Whippy.

Communications Manager Stephanie Flores’ twins, Linda and Sophia, cheers their grape juice to Harvest 2019.

Mates Henry Morrow and Hudson Galt (right) tour the tank farm at Drylands.

Vineyard Manager Jaimee Whitehead’s daughter, Maiken, stomping grapes in her gumboots.

Senior Vineyard Operator Jason Randall and his son, Jett, on the ERO harvester that Jason drove one day a week over harvest.

Vineyard Manager Kerry Lammas’ daughter, Ruby, feeling the grapes squish between her toes.

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In the kItchen

Caramelised Leek & Goats Cheese Tart

By Nicola Galloway

The tart crust is a simplified method that skips the rolling process, instead pressing the pastry straight into the tin. The walnuts add a lovely texture to the crust. I purchase walnuts in their shell as they keep longer and crack as needed. If walnuts are not on hand pumpkin seeds can be used or substitute 1/3 cup extra flour.

Prep Time Cook Time Servings

30 minutes 50 minutes 4

IngredIenTS Crust ½ cup freshly cracked walnuts 1 cup white flour ¼ cup wholemeal flour ½ teaspoon salt 100g cold butter cut in cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon yoghurt or fresh lemon juice Filling 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large leek or 4 small leeks 3 eggs ½ cup cream salt and freshly cracked pepper 50g soft goat cheese or feta Handful of fresh thyme or rosemary InSTruCTIon 1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

Generously grease a 30 x 10cm loosebottomed tin or 25cm round tart dish.

2. Place the walnuts and ¼ cup flour in a food processor and blend until the walnuts are finely ground. Add the remaining flour and salt and combine. Add chopped butter and pulse into breadcrumb-like texture. Pour in the olive oil and yoghurt/lemon juice and mix briefly until crumbly and the mixture holds together when pressed. Tip into the tin and press to evenly cover the base and sides.

Cover and place in the fridge for 20 minutes

while preparing the filling. This rests the pastry and prevents shrinkage during cooking.

3. Heat the second measure of olive oil in a frying pan. Arrange the leek rounds in a single layer and cook until golden on both sides. Tip onto a plate to cool a little. Whisk together the eggs and cream, and season generously.

4. Blind bake the crust – prick the base evenly with a fork. Line with baking paper and fill

with ceramic pastry weights or dried beans.

Place in the pre-heated oven for 15 minutes then remove the paper and weights/beans and bake for a further 8-10 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and arrange the caramelised leeks evenly in the base. Dot with goat cheese or feta, scatter with herbs, and pour over the custard. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the custard is just set. Cool on a rack and serve warm or cold.

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48 Diary Of a HypnOtist

Dealing with: “Everything is going wrong!”

I was recently seeing a client who had just begun to feel as though everything in the world was going wrong for her. She said she was feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, like she was strapped to a deflating balloon, flying all over the place, directionless and a victim of forces outside her control. All that was left for her, she felt, was the inevitable big crash when the balloon ran out of air.

“Wow!” I thought to myself, she must have some huge things going on her life right now to make her feel this helpless. Then as we started to talk, each thing in itself seemed small, something that many of us are lucky enough to almost be able to ignore, annoying but no more than a mild irritant. This poor lady had so many of them, they were building up, and up, and all those irritants were starting to rub her raw.

The Perceived Stress Scale or PSS as it is known, is a widely used system to measure how people see their own stress. It is used to measure how resilient people are, how able to cope with the ‘slings and arrows of outrageous fortune’ as Shakespeare might have said. People who score highly might have difficulty letting go of stress, it builds up and

makes everything else that much harder.

People who have a high PSS also often have associated problems like less resistance to disease, depression, difficulty quitting smoking or controlling blood sugar levels in the case of diabetics. In our modern fast paced, and often high anxiety lifestyle a high PSS score is common and, once it starts to escalate, it can get worse and worse very quickly if we don’t have enough time to regain our equilibrium between stressful events, just as a snowball gets bigger and bigger as it rolls downhill.

One of the things I love about hypnotism is that it gives people a chance to reset.

Hypnosis is a table clearer. All the things you have on your plate get reset. For some of the people that I see this is the first time in days, weeks or months that they have been able to relax, unwind and get their breath back again. Hypnosis is a deeply relaxing experience and, even ignoring the therapy itself, can give people a chance to reset their systems and get ready for a new day. When you add the suggestions that we have worked

on, it can be a total life changer, giving people the resilience to carry on without letting those small annoyances build up again.

One of the analogies that I most like to use is to imagine that your mindscape is like a big open plain. Over time some of us have had a bad patch of weather and all the trees and plant-life has withered up or died back. Now imagine that a storm is rumbling overhead, the rains pummelling our mindscape, carrying all the topsoil away. But now, imagine if, instead, we take a while to nurture that life in our mindscape. The plants grow back, stronger than ever, wildlife returns to find shelter and, the next time a storm rolls overhead, the rains just water that mindscape and help it to grow even stronger.

That is the emotional resilience that can be helped through hypnosis, and a large part of why I do what I do, something I have seen happen again and again with clients in my practice. People arriving anxious and jittery and leaving, ready to take on the world, as if they have just seen sunshine and tasted fresh air for the first time in years.

Give Chris a call today to take control and change your life.

Owing to client privacy and confidentiality, the client’s name/s in these articles are changed.

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Lakings Road | P: 022 622 9778 | hello@giftsisters.co.nz www.giftsisters.co.nz | www.facebook.com/giftsisters Q. What do you love most about Marlborough?

A. The relaxed atmosphere, warm sunny days and being surrounded by family.

Q. What is extra special about your business?

A. We are in the business of making people happy. A lot of thought goes into each and every basket to make it extra special and personal for the receiver of the gift. A favourite colour bow, a special scented candle even vegan and gluten free items, if we don’t have it we do our best to source it to make the gift perfect.

Q. Why is appreciation so important?

A. We all know a little thanks can go a long way. Even just one small show of appreciation and gratitude can have an endless ripple effect which can change the course of someone’s day, week, month, year or even their entire life. This is something we strongly believe in and we are instilling this into our children, teaching them to appreciate everything in life no matter how big or small.

Q What is the People appreciation initiative?

A. It is an initiative we created to encourage happiness and show appreciation within Marlborough. Whether it be the lovely checkout operator who helped you take your groceries out to your car or the awesome kindy teacher who knows exactly the right way to distract your child so you can leave and get to work on time.

Our gaol is to help the people of Marlborough by giving them the opportunity to show their appreciation and say "thanks you" to someone who they feel has gone above and beyond!

Q. What is the purpose of your Appreciation initiative?

A. We want to encourage random acts of kindness and paying it forward.

Recognising and showing appreciation to those people in the community who go out of their way to help others, without being asked or expecting something in return, maybe without even realising it. Compassion and kindness help reduce stress and negative emotions and at the end of the day we just love making people happy!

Q. How can the community get involved?

A. By emailing your nominations to thanks@ giftsisters.co.nz. Write a brief description of who it is and why you appreciate them and they will go in the draw to win a fortnightly Gift Sisters Appreciation gift and a shout out in the new Marlborough weekly!

Q. What do you want the initiative to achieve?

A. We want to encourage friendship, compassion, understanding, positivity and gratitude within Marlborough while letting those special people out there know no small deed goes unnoticed.

Q. What do you love most about giving this opportunity to our community?

Ngaia Gill and Natasha Vincent A. We love making people happy so we love the fact that we get to help the Marlborough community acknowledge those deserving people out there. We know that sometimes the littlest things can make the biggest difference and we are so glad that we get to be a part of it.

Q. What is the best gift your have received and how did it make you feel?

A. I once received a gift from my best friend, not because it was my birthday or for any special reason but just because. I could see the thought that went into it as it contained items she knew would make me smile. It gave me warm fuzzies to know the gift was made especially for me.

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