Metropol - 8th November 2018

08 NOVEMBER 2018

ONE ON ONE

JACINDA ARDERN’S COMPLIMENTARY

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Welcome to YOU Travel Ferrymead We’re all about YOU Whatever type of holiday experience you’re looking for and wherever in the world you’d like to explore in 2019, we’ll put YOU first.

Come and visit our award winning team!

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Favourite Places Visited: Lapland, Skiing in France & Japan, Greece, Turkey, Italy, Kenya, Tanzania, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Argentina, Fiji & the Cook Islands.

Cruised: The Mediterranean, USA, Mexico & South Pacific.

River Cruised: Amsterdam to Budapest.

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Favourite Places Visited: Africa, Maldives, Bora Bora – Tahiti, Taj Mahal – India, Machu Picchu – Peru, Chichen Itza – Mexico, Italy, Turkey, France, Spain, Portugal, La Paz – Bolivia, Fiji, Vietnam, Thailand, Lake Louise – Canada, Sonora Lodge – Canada, Belgium, Canary Islands, China, Cuba.

Cruised: The Mediterranean, Kusadasi Gulet – Turkey, Lake Kariba – Zambia, Yasawa Islands - Fiji.

River Cruised: APT – Amsterdam-Budapest, Uniworld – Basel-Amsterdam.

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Travel Professional - 9 years in travel

Favourite Places Visited: Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Hungary, Czech Republic, Italy, France & the USA. Cruised: South Pacific, Australian Coast, Asia, Western & Eastern Mediterranean.

River Cruised: Cambodia & Vietnam, Europe – Amsterdam to Basel, Budapest to Prague.

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SHARING IS CARING As the electric car movement heats up in New Zealand, a local start-up has chosen Christchurch as the first city in the country to launch its innovative, future-focused car sharing initiative. Cantabrians using Yoogo Share have already saved 50 tonnes of carbon, or the equivalent of more than 20,000 litres of petrol being used.

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or Kirsten Corson, getting behind the wheel of a traditional combustion engine vehicle is akin to driving an old tractor. But put her behind the wheel of an electric car and she’s a happy woman.

Not surprising then that she is helping more Kiwis experience the thrill of going electric, as the General Manager of Yoogo Share, the company behind New Zealand’s first 100 percent electric car sharing service.

Launched in Christchurch in February, Yoogo Share has brought 100 pure electric vehicles (EVs) to eight (and counting!) locations throughout Christchurch. It’s free to join and there are no membership fees; simply sign-up (membership criteria applies), get sent a Yoogo Share access card, then book and drive the vehicles as and when needed.

Christchurch City Council initiated the service when they put out a tender in 2017 for electric car sharing as part of the city’s

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rebuild. Fast forward to early 2018 and Kirsten found herself officially launching Yoogo Share alongside Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

Yoogo Share business members love driving the electric cars for getting to meetings and running errands. A more convenient option than ride hailing or public transport, they’re also great fun to drive. Plus, you only pay for the time you use the car, with all other costs including insurance and storage covered by the hourly rate.

Meanwhile, for private members, the shared electric cars are a great alternative to a second car, with many families choosing to sell their second car that often sits unused. For people who commute to work via public transport, walking or cycling, the cars are ideal for those times when you do need a car such as picking up shopping or longer journeys when public transport isn’t an option.

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with no tailpipe emissions, Yoogo Share is helping improve Christchurch’s air quality.

With 50 tonnes of carbon savings already under their belt, Yoogo Share’s members are expected to make 100 tonnes of carbon savings by Christmas. To mark the milestone, the company partnered with the Department of Conservation, Meridian Energy and Hyundai to help restore the Evans Pass valley, planting 1,000 native trees to represent the kilometres travelled

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CONTENTS

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COVER STORY 08. JACINDA ARDERN’S MILESTONE YEAR

FEATURES

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14. ART HELPS CHARITIES 16. CONSUMMATE IN HIS CRAFT 18. CHRISTCHURCH’S COOL VIBES

FASHION & HEALTH 29. SEAFOAM SUPREME 30. ELEGANCE AND ATTITUDE 32. FASHION’S RISING STAR

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CUISINE 58. WALKING ON SUNSHINE 61. BRIGHTER DAYS AHEAD

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AUTO 94. A FIRM FOOTHOLD 97. TOP OF THE CLASS 98. AN OLDIE BUT A GOODIE

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20 Years as Canterbury’s No.1 Lifestyle Magazine

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Metropol caught up with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern about rolling with the punches, the Christchurch rebuild and the joy of motherhood – pg. 8

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“I think the best role models for women are people who are fruitfully and confidently themselves, who bring light into the world,” —Meryl Streep It’s been said that no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. Beautiful in its simplicity, it points to the ripple effect that kindness can make in the world.

The ancient Greeks viewed kindness as not only beneficial for the salvation of the soul in the afterlife, but also in this life too! Physiologically, kindness increases the dopamine levels in our brains, creating a natural high. Meanwhile, emotional warmth produces oxytocin, which reduces blood pressure and the free radicals associated with aging.

Our beautiful cover model this issue, Jacinda Adhern, has been taking messages of kindness to a global stage. “I really rebel against this idea that politics has to be a place full of ego and where you’re constantly focused on scoring hits against one another,” she said in a recent interview.

“Yes we need a robust democracy, but you can be strong and you can be kind.”

Early in my media career I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Whitebait TV’s Janine Morrell-Gunn. Living, breathing proof that being a successful businesswoman ABC AUDITED and being a nice person are not mutually exclusive, she said, “You don’t have to be an ass to get what you want”.

“There are a lot of tough people in television, but we have this saying ‘first do no harm’. It is possible and we have always tried to treat people well.”

Thankfully we have plenty of inspirational women leaders, both locally and AUDITED internationally, who too believe in the virtue of kindness.

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By Sarah Jarvis

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has just celebrated one year in the country’s top role, so Metropol caught up with her about rolling with the punches, the Christchurch rebuild and the joy of motherhood.

What has your first year in office taught you?

Patience and gratitude.

Everything takes longer than you’d like but every day I am grateful for the opportunity to be doing such important work.

If your daughter Neve went into politics, what advice would you give her?

Long pause… Well, I hope by the time she’s old enough it will be a slightly kinder place! I’d tell her to follow her heart.

How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?

I don’t stress as much as I used to. I still feel enormous pressure to not let people down, but I’ve learned to roll with the punches more than I did. There will always be tough decisions to make and I know I’ll be criticised for some of those, but I’m here to do the best I can and that’s what I’ll continue to do.

If you weren’t in politics what else would you like to do?

Telling stories, in some form. More than likely doing something on behalf of kids too.

The greatest Prime Minister (living or dead) in your opinion is/was….. and why?

Michael Joseph Savage – he left a legacy that lasts to this day in the form of housing and support.

What are your thoughts around the rebuild of Christchurch?

There seems to be a real sense of optimism and excitement in Christchurch at the moment and it’s fantastic to see. We’ve had the opening of the new central library to rave reviews, we’ve been able to confirm funding for the new stadium, the convention centre is underway and we’ve fixed a $70 million budget blowout in the Metro Sports Facility and got that project back on track.

But I know the recovery of a city is about more than just bricks and mortar. It’s about people, so we’ve also prioritised mental health support in Canterbury schools to ensure every child can have access to a mental health worker and we’re reforming EQC and providing more services to speed up getting people’s insurance claims solved.

If you had one wish what would it be?

That everyone has something to do, somewhere to live, someone to love and something to hope for.

You’ve met a lot of celebrities in your role as Prime Minister. Who was your favourite and why?

Honestly? The kids I meet at schools around the country would be my favourites, hands down.

Describe motherhood in one word.

Joy.

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Classic Country Masterpiece “It’s truly an honour to be entrusted with the sale of such a standout property.”, real estate specialist Cindy-Lee Sinclair of Harcourts is referring to the unique and magnificent property on West Coast Road, Yaldhust that she is currently marketing and which goes to auction on Wednesday 14 November.

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he 760 square metre house with its four hectares of land must be sold as the owner has already purchased elsewhere,” she says.

“This is a rare opportunity to own a country estate on the fringe of the city. The house is of outstanding quality with classic elegant lines crafted in the enduring beauty of Oamaru stone and with expansive entertaining areas inside and out.

“We find it a joy to hold open homes at `Alpine View’ because there is so much beauty everywhere inside the house and show-stopping views of the mountains as well.”

Cindy-Lee explains that the house has six beautifully appointed double bedrooms and four bathrooms – plenty of room for guests and friends. There is also an indoor heated pool and sauna, as well as an office and an attached, fully self-contained apartment which is ideal for extended family. And of course there is the entertainer’s dream-ofa-kitchen and butler’s pantry finished in granite.

“The detailing and quality of finish is exceptional throughout, from the soaring cathedral ceilings upstairs, the Italian marble and the north-facing living areas that open the home to the grounds. The property really offers what has to be the ultimate lifestyle.”

You can contact Cindy-Lee on 03 355 6677, or 0274 888 616.

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Winning

COMBINATIONS One of the few things that forecasters agree on is that most individuals will experience many more job changes than was the case generations before.

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career in real estate is one of those pursuits where the combined strength of past life experiences and acquired work skills can create a winning combination. Coupled with a positive attitude and great communication skills, it is amazing how many people have built extraordinary careers in real estate. On inspection it is clear that the top real estate performers come from diverse backgrounds; retailers, butchers, mechanics, teachers and nurses (to name a few) but they are all linked by a common desire to succeed and deliver outstanding customer service.

I, myself, started my working career with Lands and Deeds and, believe it or not, while at school had aspirations of becoming an accountant. So it is no surprise to me to see people from all walks of life forge successful real estate careers. My decision to start in real estate was made over three decades ago and it is a decision that I have never regretted and an industry I continue to be passionate about.

Real Estate offers opportunity and flexibility beyond those of regular 9 to 5 based roles. It is a dynamic and engaging industry that ultimately centres around people. Real Estate provides rewards for those that work hard and are committed to going the extra mile.

Recently though a famous real estate coach, Tom Panos, identified that hard work alone is not the make-up of a top performing agent.

It is when this dedication is combined with diligence, organisation and prudence he believes you have a recipe for success. Theories

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aside, it is hard to identify who will make the “perfect” agent, however, in my eyes it should always come down to the following three things: 1. Service – A commitment to delivering outstanding service to your clients. Always doing what you say you are going to do and having a general desire to put people first!

2. Communication – It is vital to have clear and constant communication with clients regardless of the news that must be delivered.

3. Passion – Your attitude and energy is determined by your passion for the job so loving what you do is crucial.

Many people that enter the industry as a second or even third career often talk about having wished they had started with real estate earlier. So my advice to you? Don’t delay. Call me for a confidential chat to find out how you can enter the wonderful world of real estate.

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Art helps charities

By Sarah Jarvis

A love of art and a quest to help charitable organisations succeed in a difficult fundraising environment is the motivation behind the first ever TakeHeART fundraising exhibition.

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hristchurch woman Jen Duncan is organising the exhibition to be held at the Great Hall at the Arts Centre from November 30 to December 2; with an official opening night on November 29.

Jen says the concept behind TakeHeART was to help 10 organisations raise money through selling art on behalf of the artist.

On selling their artwork, the artist will receive 65 percent of the total and the nominated charity will receive 25 percent.

“The artists win, the people win and the charities win, so it’s a great result all round,” Jen says.

Charities involved are The Cancer Society, Conductive Education, Upside Downs, Riding for the Disabled, Christchurch School of Music, Cystic Fibrosis Canterbury, Ski NZ, The Champion Centre, Mental Health Foundation and the Arts Centre Trust.

“After working with small charities and fundraising groups I can see first-hand how hard it can be so I thought why not combine for one big event, benefiting everyone.”

With previous fundraising and marketing experience, Jens says all of the charities and artists are supportive of the exhibition. Local artists include Svetlana Orinko, Ben Reid, Philip Beadle and others.

“It’s a great way for everyone to come together (in a prime central location) and showcase the work that charities do and our talented artists.”

Visit www.takehart.co.nz for further information on the event or phone Jen on 021 023 07322.

Masters of Art The feature exhibition at Bryce Gallery this month is Four Classical Masters a collection of spectacular works created by three incredible artists; Min Kim, Tatyana Kulida and Nyle Major.

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he trio, all trained in Europe, are proud to be able to share this collection of renaissance inspired work that captures the beauty of classical art.

Tatyana Kulida is a Russian-born graduate of the Florence Academy of art in Italy. Min Kim was born in South Korea and studied at the Jung Ang Fine Art University and Nyle Major is a freelance

visual artist from Auckland and has been actively creating, studying and exhibiting for over 10 years.

All three artists are incredibly well skilled in the fine art of renaissance painting.

Visit the Bryce Gallery to view this stunning collection or discuss with galley owner Min Kim about having your own ideas commissioned.

“Feel free to wander the viewing rooms and discover art that has captured the beauty that surrounds us,” Min says.

“Art is the flower from the pain of training and the artists want to share that beauty with the world.”

Workshops for artists are also available.

Call into the gallery today, located on the corner of Paeora Street and Riccarton Road or call 03 348 0064.

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By Céline Gibson

Metropol catches up with one of New Zealand’s most prolific and successful writers about putting pen to paper.

CREDIT WORD Christchurch

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t was in a cricket pavilion in Cheltenham that Joe Bennett wrote a letter in brown ink on pink notepaper to a school in New Zealand. Fed up with his teaching job and having just suffered a duck in that afternoon’s cricket match, he was ripe for change.

“I clearly remember the words I wrote on that letter: ‘Dear Sir, this is an unsolicited request for a job, and you’d be well advised to throw it in the bin’.

“I thought if anyone answered that affirmatively, they’d be the sort of person I’d like to work for.”

Three weeks later, Joe got a phone call; the voice on the other end said, ‘Keep your head down, Mr Bennett, the red tape is flying!’

“That was Max Rosser, Headmaster of Christ’s College at that time. A great man,” Joe says.

Joe arrived in New Zealand in 1987; he vowed to come for one year only. “Then one year became two, I turned 30 and my feet stopped itching. I bought a house in Lyttelton, got myself a dog and that was that.”

But teaching was never in Joe’s career plan. “Until I was about 15, I dreamed of becoming a professional cricketer. Some of the great cricket writers, like Denzil Batchelor and A.A. Thomson possibly influenced my writing, in a way.”

Apart from cricket, Joe’s fondness for man’s best friend is abundantly clear.

Blue is a charming old boy with a lovely nature; he slumbers on the carpet while Joe recites Isabel Rutherford McLeod’s Lone Dog. “The reason I like it is aesthetic.

It’s the aesthetic quality of language that’s always pleased me.”

Around 1995 Joe began writing romance stories for women’s magazines.

“They were all based on the same premise – square jawed Nigel meets Melissa, there’s some kind of impediment to their union, which is swept aside in the last paragraph, where they live happily ever after. Those truly awful stories sold so well that in the course of a year, I’d enough money to buy a second-hand car!”

It was an article in literary magazine Quote Unquote that was to catapult

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Joe into the world of full-time, freelance writing. “Graham Lay had written this article on how much he hated dogs and I fired a riposte back to Quote Unquote.”

It was bad timing for Joe, as Quote Unquote was about to fold. A friend encouraged him to send the piece to The Press and, within a few days, Joe received a call from literary editor, Bruce Rennie, saying he liked the piece and did Joe have any more? Joe pulled out his typewriter and got busy.

Good writing comes from technique, he says. “It’s craft, craft, craft. Writing a column’s like this: you’ve got a hunk of vague, loose ideas and associations and you find in those a shape that’s complete unto itself. That’s the exercise.”

He cites his books Laugh, I Could Have Cried, a collection of his best columns, and Where Underpants Come From as two works he is most proud of. Meanwhile, he is currently writing yet another play for LAF (Lyttelton Arts Factory). “It’s based on Macbeth, but is set in a fish and chip shop with only two characters, Mack and Beth.”

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craft We wrap the interview with going back to the title of his book Laugh, I Could Have Cried as his epitaph. Joe considers a moment.

“Honestly, sometimes you can’t look at the world and not laugh. I’m entirely with Jonathan Swift who said, more or less, ‘I loathe and detest that animal called man, but I heartily love Tom and Dick and Harriet’.”

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COOL VIBES CHRISTCHURCH’S

Post-quake Christchurch is a little bit of clever and a whole lot of cool. We’ve hunted out some of our favourite concepts to covet, objects to desire and things to do.

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Since being established 23 years ago, Christchurch Casinos Charitable Trust has given a total of $4,092,250 in grants to support community groups working to support and educate for prevention of compulsive and addictive problems.

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A powerful promenade On 25 November, Christchurch will be celebrating the opening of the City Promenade, so why not head into the CBD to enjoy entertainment, face painting, food, drink and a $10,000 scavenger hunt!

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Resourceful creativity From 8 - 11 November Necessary Traditions is a festival celebrating resourceful craft and other necessary traditions. Watch skilled demonstrations at the Arts Centre and sign yourself up for a workshop.

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A sweet mix If it was even possible, New Zealand Cup & Show week at Addington Raceway just got better with Sons of Zion and Sweet Kids Mix hitting up Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day on the 13 November.

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Tasty Thai Treats On the 11 November we’re getting a delicious taste of Thailand right here in Christchurch. Authentic Thai food, traditional Thai dancing, music and cooking demonstrations will be held at the Thai Food Fair at the new Rauora Park.

Colouring in the red zone The Colour Zone Run will bring much more than red to the residential red zone, in fact, all the colours of the rainbow will be on display on Sunday 25 November during this 5km run/walk. Visit www. colourzonerun.co.nz.

A charitable choir We’re loving the Cantabrainers Choir.

Created for people with neurological conditions, such as Stroke and Parkinson’s Disease, its purpose is not so much to create sweet music, but to provide a safe environment in which members can rediscover their voice through singing and socialising.

Head along from 10 to 11:45am on Wednesdays during school terms at Mary Potter Community Centre, 442 Durham Street North.

Jesus Christ Superstar! We’re looking forward to The Court Theatre bringing the most loved rock musical to the stage in its summer production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar. Director Stephen Robertson and musical director Richard Marrett will be bringing a ‘70s feel to the theatre for this iconic musical, complete with a rock concert atmosphere that will thrill audiences throughout summer from 24 November.

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Rachael Cone

The perfect addition.

A mother-daughter connection.

Jim Cooper

Karen Johansson

Celebrating 10 years!

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Russell Hume

Kaye Urwin

Rachael Cone and Total Realty are delighted to welcome Brenda Urwin and Kaye Urwin to their team. Real estate must be in the blood as the relationship between them is a mother-daughter connection.

Brenda Urwin is an experienced real estate agent with 12 years in the industry and you will find Brenda’s bubbly outgoing personality and professionalism very refreshing. Joining the team from a well known Nationwide company with a very successful career in real estate Brenda is looking forward to stretching her selling knowledge across Canterbury, as Brenda will be working in Christchurch and as far afield as Amberley, selling residential and lifestyle properties.

Kaye Urwin has an outstanding career in real estate alongside her daughter’s and now joins Total Realty with all her experience as a salesperson to assist her clients with marketing and selling their property.

Kaye’s persistence will see results combined with her communication and negotiating skills, you won’t be disappointed!

Kaye and Brenda work independently and at times as a team when required which allows them to provide an outstanding service to all their clients.

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Visit www.totalrealty.co.nz to read more about Brenda and Kaye or to view the lovely homes they have listed.

“Total Realty charges a much more reasonable commission. Plus, they have an excellent reputation, great sales records, and experienced staff. I had multiple agents coming through this house to give appraisals. We’re moving overseas and needed a definite sale, but with a good price. It’s a bit much to ask that you pay $18,000 in real estate agent fees. Total Realty proved to be the smartest option for us. It was under offer after the first open home, and at a price we liked. More people need to use this company. They are truly sensational.

Thank you Total Realty!”

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“The agents were so friendly, made us feel comfortable about the process and the cost was far less than other companies. We had a great experience and would not hesitate to recommend them to others. They were really easy to communicate with and very helpful each step of the way. They offered great advice.”

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Moving with the times

For 10 years, Total Realty has helped Cantabrians buy and sell property by “cutting costs, without cutting corners”.

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elebrating the company’s anniversary recently, founder Rachael Cone reflected on how vast changes in the real estate market inspired this new business model.

With a strong belief that industry commission rates were unjustified, Total Realty lowered its rates to 1 percent, eliminating franchise fees and unnecessary expenses.

“With the age of the internet, it changed everything,” Rachael explains.

“People used to ring their agent when

they wanted to buy a house and they’d rely on that agent to source the property and drive them around… there was a lot of work involved. Whereas now, that’s just totally gone by the way.

“Buyers get home from work, jump on the internet and see everything that’s available. They call their agent direct, go to the open home and, if they like it, they make an offer. That’s the reality.

We thought we’d cut to the chase and acknowledge this is the new way.”

Starting out with a handful of agents,

Total Realty now has a waiting list of professionals eager to join the team, and all average more than 10 years’ experience.

The branches have also expanded, and now service Rangiora, Nelson and Dunedin, as well as the flagship Christchurch office which is home to 20 agents.

“There’s so much demand,” Rachael says.

“Over the 10 years, we’ve saved Cantabrians over $70 million in commission, so it’s making a big difference which we’re really proud of.”

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From art to music and everything in between, the city’s entertainment and art scene has something for everyone. If you are looking for something to do you’ve come to the right place!

10 -17 Nov

12 Nov

NZ Cup and Show Week The city’s biggest spring party returns for an epic week of racing, fashion and entertainment. Don’t miss out on all the action.

Addington Raceway

James British rock band James will return to New Zealand bringing its dynamic show. The band enjoyed popularity throughout the 1990s and is best known for hits like Come Home and Sit Down.

The Bedford Marquee

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A Russian Triple Bill The Imperial Russian Ballet Company will return to New Zealand with A Russian Triple Bill. This is the first time that the company has brought this stunning programme to the country.

Isaac Theatre Royal

The New Zealand Agricultural Show Welcoming more than 100,000 visitors through the gates, the New Zealand Agricultural Show brings a touch of tradition to the city and celebrates all that is great about rural life.

Canterbury Agricultural Park

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22 -24 Nov

NZ Irish Fest The first ever National Irish Festival is coming to the region celebrating everything Irish. Enjoy music, comedy, films and sport as Christchurch prepares to go green.

Various locations

The Nutcracker Christmas 2018 will be extra special as the RNZ Ballet brings The Nutcracker to Christchurch. Offering festive enchantment for all ages, this is a gift for all the family.

Isaac Theatre Royal

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Peter Pan Goes Wrong Watch the cast of Peter Pan Goes Wrong battle against technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes with hilarious results. Pure comic bliss.

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f your Christmas décor requirements are for tasteful, stylish and unique pieces, then boutique homeware and lifestyle store Corso Merivale is for you.

Owner Jackie Kirwan-Green says customers often remark that they wish they’d visited her store before going elsewhere.

“Because everything here – from our Christmas décor, to our collections of ceramics, glassware, homeware, linen, furniture, luxury gifts and clothing - is truly exquisite merchandise.”

Jackie mentions a recent arrival in-store, the uber-cool brand Le DD, as an example. This indoor/outdoor beachwear and accessories brand is Italian made, and described as entering a world of lightness and comfort.

“Le DD unisex footwear, bags and homeware are ideal for baches and coastal living, or a day out on the beach.”

With a slight shift from the usual European tone of her wares, Jackie is now an agent for R. M. Williams boots.

“We’re thrilled to stock the latest in R.M. Williams boots – whether you’re a city woman or country girl, these handcrafted genuine leather boots are sophisticated, yet practical.

They are a timeless classic in fashionable footwear.”

For Christmas inspiration, Corso Merivale is hosting an in-store Christmas celebration (Hawkesbury Building, Aikmans road) on 8 November, 5pm – 8pm, where all of its new Christmas range will be on display. Phone 03 355 4228 or visit: www.corsomerivale.nz.

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HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY LONE STAR The iconic Lone Star celebrated 30 years of business with a night of fun, entertainment and a few celebratory drinks.

1. Greg Coffey, Jolanta Dougherty, Elliott Bailey (Marketing Manager, Lone Star) 2. Aaron Sunderland, Alofa Glas, Steve Ward 3. John McFadden, Tim Whelan, Greg Bramwell 4. Meg Darling, Johnny Phillips, Jacinta Walker, Kelly Scammell 5. Lucy Whelan, Lisa Plato 6. Jack, Joanne & Peter Ryder Photos by Jane Wyles Photography. For copies email: janewylesphotos@gmail.com Check Facebook for more from this event.

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“POSEIDON’S POKER”: A CHRISTCHURCH CASINO CHARITY EVENT A “Poseidon’s Poker” themed charity event was hosted by Christchurch Casino in Sixty6 on Peterborough.

Guests enjoyed “under the sea” embellishments, catering and entertainment produced by the Sixty6 team.

1. Matthew Mark, Arron Perriam, Leighton Evans 2. Justine Gillan, Hana Mason 3. Jack Tauwhare, Hans Wouters, Aaron Keown, Debz & Pat Edmonds 4. Sally Hayes, Grace Jones, Leanne Harris, Emma Hodgkin 5. Josh Butterill, Kelly Hird 6. Julian Lee, Iain McGregor, Boyd Warren Photos by Jane Wyles Photography. For copies email: janewylesphotos@gmail.com Check Facebook for more from this event.

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here has been a lot happening in our First Aid department,” Marketing Executive, Brodie McPhail says. “Our new Christchurch office has the benefit of two training rooms, which means we have more options when it comes to running our First Aid courses.”

Brodie says that with the extra space comes the added bonus of more availability to run public courses, or to host group courses, at the new building, situated at 128 Wrights Road. “A huge improvement to this new complex is that we can now offer plenty of onsite parking for our course attendees,” Brodie says.

The Christchurch team has grown with the recent addition of first aid trainer, Anatoly Khorozov. Other additional changes that will be noticed and appreciated include an upgrade to the First Aid booking site, www.triex.arlo.co, which offers a far superior customer experience.

TriEx has been providing nationwide health, safety and wellness services for more than 30 years; its longevity undoubtedly based on the fact that the team consistently delivers excellence in its services.

For more information, phone 03 343 2997 or 0800 487 439. Visit www.triex.co.nz.

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Ahead of the Pack

If you’re searching for new business opportunities, or selling an existing company, then LINK Business Brokers, are the people to call to get results.

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t has multiple offices throughout the world - eight within New Zealand and a team of 14 sales specialists right here in the South Island.

Link understands the significance of buying or selling a business and takes great pride in managing the process, ensuring the utmost confidentiality and honesty.

With international contacts and an extensive database of business buyers and sellers, it is an expert at bringing businesses and purchasers together.

The businesses for sale range from a large manufacturing firm to a small boutique café, but the end goal is always the same; ensuring businesses maximise their value and experience a smooth transition period.

The Christchurch-based Link office has gone through its own transitional phase in the past year, when the franchise was bought back by the head office in August 2017.

It has since implemented new management, processes and systems, and remains ahead of the pack, announcing record-breaking months in September and October.

Link Sales Manager (Christchurch/ South Island) Katherine Shepherd, says

the local branch was experiencing a “massive growth phase”.

“In certain businesses and certain industries, we’re finding ourselves in multi-offer situations at the moment.”

Since the changeover, it has focused on expanding the South Island team by welcoming four new brokers. This brings the total number of independent contractors in the South Island area to 14, covering Christchurch, Nelson/ Marlborough, Dunedin, Wanaka and Queenstown.

Link is the largest business brokerage companies in the world, with offices in Australia, America and the Philippines.

“What it means to somebody who wants to sell their business,” explains Katherine, “is we have a wealth of networking... there’s over 100 Link business brokers throughout New Zealand, and we have a database of over 51,000 registered buyers nationwide.”

The role of a business broker is very much a “proactive” sales role, says Katherine, but they draw heavily on their business and financial expertise.

For most brokers, they have had careers in banking, accounting, or are former business owners themselves

looking for the next challenge.

“It’s a great option for those who have owned their own business, sold it and think, what do I want to do now? As a broker, you have flexibility to be able to do what you want, to a point, and it’s a niche industry.”

Being part of an international business, means the Link brand is known throughout the world, and no matter where buyers are throughout the globe, they can search the website for more than 200 South Island listings.

“If we have a very specialist business we believe could potentially be (suited to) an off-shore buyer, or an acquisition for a business that’s not already existing in New Zealand, then we’ve got those contacts to get them in front of those people,” Katherine explains.

“And, the luxury we have with a large team of brokers means they all have a specialist area. That could be because it’s the background they’ve been in, or because it’s a passion they have.

“It means we have a specialist in hospitality, franchising, manufacturing, importing, distributing…so it’s anything from a café to a transport franchise.”

Visit www.linkbusiness.co.nz for further information.

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EDITOR’S PICKS

There are sartorial treasures hidden throughout the city.

We’ve hunted out our favourites.

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An architectural statement dress with drape, an easy-care favourite. DIAZ DRESS, www.repertoire.co.nz

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A leather tote is the perfect accessory to hold your collectables. TOTE BAG, www.villageleathercraft.com

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The hottest hue to hit the consumer conscience ahead of summer has had many former incarnations.

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A soothing blue-green colour reminiscent of crashing waves, seafoam is summer’s must-have shade.

Pair seafoam with seafoam, or make

A cool new name and a new hip attitude. the perfect partnership with other tropical temptations, such as coral pink, light sand and navy blue.

Try some of our top picks here or dip your toes in the seafoam with just a splash of this chic shade.

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Elegance & Attitude

Street Cred and exquisitely high quality unite in the Danish jewellery brand, Dyrberg/Kern.

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he name of the jewellery fashion-house, now housed in a new Merivale Mall boutique (and in Ballantynes) is not the result of random musings. It’s the joining of surnames of its jewellery designers; Copenhagen-based Gitte Dyrberg and Henning Kern.

The duo has designed edgy, covetable accessories since 1985.

Fortunately, New Zealand swung in on the action early and DK jewellery has been on sale here for a couple of decades already.

What’s so wonderful about these Scandi-cool treasures is their diversity.

Within the Dyrberg/Kern design DNA

lies a wealth of gorgeousness, and plenty of stylistic contrast.

Gitte and Henning started out with a design charter to produce pieces of beauty and luxury to be worn every day. They use authentic materials… ion plated gold, silver, stainless steel, Swarovski crystals and a kaleidoscope of semi-precious gemstones.

Everything possesses design integrity and refinement. Some rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces are chunky, some delicate. There’s an aesthetic to appeal to everyone.

It’s European artistic genius; even within the same piece there’s often a play between pleasing opposites.

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you can create a custom designed ring unique to you; mix, match, contrast and stack whatever takes the wearer’s fancy. It’s a daily delight to choose.

Handmade in stainless steel, the toppers feature Swarovski crystals and natural stones such as rose quartz, tiger eye, opal, lapis lazuli and onyx. Use the online ring designer to mix and match styles, the design possibilities are endless. Featuring stand-out modern statement earrings, brides-to-be could style their entire wedding sparked by inspiration from this lust-worthy range.

The bridal range is extensive and caters for every wedding style whether that be ‘modern glamour,’ ‘traditional romantic,’ or the more bohemian ‘perfectly undone’.

Whether you are a bride, bridesmaid, mother-of-the-bride or wedding guest, Dyrberg/Kern can accessorise your look to perfection.

There’s even a bridal-spend inducement, in which brides receive free earrings for bridesmaids into the bargain.

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There’s stunning detail. Part of the earring might feature a raw, opaque stone, which is set beside another gem of polished, glittery transparency.

There’s something no-nonsense and satisfying about this Danish brand.

Whether wearers prefer the beaten, multifaceted look, or a more uniform high-shine appearance, the end result is unfailingly sophisticated.

To ensure the aesthetic their wearers choose can remain highly personal, Gitte and Henning design prolifically.

They produce fashion-ranges twice each year and have iconic and classic pieces available.

National director of Dyrberg/Kern Penny Wilson is noticing a trend toward colour. “It’s exciting, vibrant and creative; a brilliant way to hit refresh,” she says.

Now that fashion has for several seasons shaken off any shyness about colour and intensity, accessory-lovers have yet more reason to go crazy.

Deep or zingy hues partner fabulously with gold, as do pastels with silver, though there really are no rules. Here Dyrberg/Kern has paired mauves and purples with gold, clear crystals with silver, and rose quartz and other pinks with silver.

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Fashion’s Rising Star

By Sarah Jarvis

From a classroom at the Hagley College School of Fashion to the fashion catwalks of New York and Milan, Christchurch fashion designer Georgia Hensley-Smith is proving you can do anything you set your mind to – even at 18 years of age. “I believe if you have a goal, you can achieve it,” she says.

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verything I’ve thought of doing so far has happened, despite any obstacles. If you’re passionate and believe in yourself as well as your abilities, you will succeed!”

Georgia launched her clothing label GEOJ OFFICIAL in 2016 when she was 16 and in her first year of Fashion Studies at Hagley College, admitting she has always known she was destined to have a career in the fashion industry.

Still processing her thoughts from showing her latest collections at the New York and Milan Fashion Week shows, Georgia says the experience taught her a lot. “I had a few customers wanting to buy my garments in New York but I wasn’t allowed to sell them, which was a bit disappointing.

But on the positive side, my online platforms and profile gained a lot of attention.”

Georgia’s Milan Fashion Week collection featured a beautiful combination of neutral tones,

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high-quality fabrics and a hint of iridescent magic. Her New York Fashion Week collection was her “boldest yet”, featuring bright and eye-catching print, with tailored pieces.

“The pieces are designed to be mixed and matched. Worn together or separately, they will put anyone on the best-dressed list.”

Since her return to Christchurch, she is now concentrating on developing her shoe range and admits she is in talks with some department stores which have expressed interest in carrying her garments and footwear.

“I’m really passionate about developing my shoes and have some designs already on the go,” she says.

Georgia is also keen to help showcase local designers and wants to be able to hold local fashion shows where potential clients can collaborate directly with the designers. “I want to be able to help and inspire other young designers and showcase the talent that we have here.”

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Enhancing your looks KM Surgical has cemented its position as the top tier provider of cosmetic, appearance and skin medicine.

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ow located at Avenue Health 202 Bealey Ave, an experienced specialist and nursing team offer a hospital level facility for surgeries, with theatres at top specification, and day-stay surgery accreditation.

KM Surgical has a surgical focus on advanced level local anaesthetic procedures rather than general anaesthesia. These procedures are safe with quick recovery.

“We focus on achieving natural results with facial rejuvenation, liposuction and laser resurfacing,” Dermatologist and Director Doctor Ken Macdonald says.

KM Surgical offers a Vertical Vector Facelift (MACS lift), which is very effective at correcting sagging facial tissue, such as jowls, neck and cheeks.

It works by tightening tissues under the skin.

“For good results you have to tighten tissues under the skin,” he says.

Upper and lower eyelid rejuvenation is a popular option also, and severe sun damage can be treated with laser resurfacing.

KM Surgical also offers a full range

of appearance medicine treatments, such as injectables and thread lifting.

The laser suite caters for an extensive range of options: veins, nails, tattoos and scars.

KM Surgical also has expertise in body contouring with tumescent liposuction, which remains the definitive treatment for fat removal, and it can be combined with augmentation via fat transfer to face, buttocks, breasts and scars.

Dr Macdonald says they have been building the cosmetic practice for 15 years, but the field is always advancing, and the team ensures it is at the forefront of new approaches and technology.

Treatments can usually be scheduled within a month of the initial consultation, but the team strongly encourages clients to discuss options thoroughly, think carefully and obtain sound advice before they go ahead with elective surgical procedures.

With KM Surgical having its own facility, the procedures are cost effective and finance is available.

“We do not advise overseas cosmetic surgeries which are high risk.”

Accredited Day Stay Surgical Facility | Laser skin treatments | Face lifts, neck and eyelid surgery | Liposuction | Cosmetic medicine | Beauty Therapy | Mohs surgery | Skin lesion surgery and treatments | Medical Dermatology | Melanoma & mole checks | Skin cancer surgery | Minimal waiting times for specialist dermatologists Ground Floor, Avenue Health, 202 Bealey Ave, Christchurch Ph. 03 3799 467

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Elegance with Edge With its first store opening in 2006, Repertoire has now grown to eight stores throughout New Zealand. In Christchurch, we’re very fortunate to have two boutiques, one in the BNZ Centre and one in The Colombo.

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o-owner, Meghan Maher, says its business concept, right from the beginning, has been to ensure its stores are customer service driven.

“Customers are warmly welcomed by our trained stylists. Our staff are real women who really care. There’s so much love in our stores!”

Meghan expands on the point of difference in the brand. “We offer complimentary sessions in which a woman is given headto-toe styling in a safe and cocooned environment; it’s a tranquil space in which they can try on as many garments as needed to find the look that’s perfect for them.”

Repertoire releases two New Zealand made collections in-store and online every month. “Every single time a customer visits our store, there will be a new collection on

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the racks since the last time they visited,” Meghan says.

Meghan says the core philosophy is to inspire and support women with clothing that gives the wearer everyday selfconfidence. “Our garments are elegantly relaxed but with an edge. When customers walk down the street, heads will turn. Our clothes have the ‘wow’ element!”

Another key component to its garments is their ability to transcend from daywear into evening wear.

“Our dresses, for instance, can be worn with sneakers or flats by day, but add a pair of heels, a pretty purse and earrings, and it suddenly becomes a dress to take to the races, or any ‘after five’ gathering.”

Meghan says the clothes are very current and they follow global trends, but not

slavishly. “We look at what’s happening overseas, but we consider the New Zealand climate and the New Zealand customer.”

For those with wanderlust, the capsule range is ideal for travel, as they fold into nothing and are extremely crease-resistant.

Education, communication and connection is hugely important to Repertoire.

“Social media is a fantastic tool in that we can share, update and guide our customers through the whole process of feeling confident about every beautiful, unique garment hanging in their wardrobe,” Meghan says. “We want women to reconnect with their wardrobes.”

At two locations: The Colombo, phone 03 366 1200, The BNZ Centre, phone 03 281 8434 or visit www.repertoire.co.nz.

Ascending the stairs at Beckenham Beauty and Medi Spa is to rise physically and metaphorically above the hurly burly, arriving at an elevated feeling of wellbeing.

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here is a grace combined with purity in the design up there, created by the elegant whitewashed floor tiles and exquisite English wallpaper, which serve to accelerate your journey to calm.

Owner Prue Macdonald loves “working with women, making them feel better about themselves”.

It’s a lifetime love affair, for while Prue has been running clinics for 14 years, she has been intrigued from childhood with this industry that is progressive and constantly evolving.

The Medi Spa aspect of the clinic is a passion, and along with microdermabrasion, dermal needling for collagen replacement is becoming very popular.

Prue is delighted that she can now offer pain-free IPL hair removal. It

is available for all parts of the body, and Prue is offering 25 per cent discount from the website price for each part of the body treated until Christmas, and with special events on the radar, a full-body flawless Argan Oil Moroccan Tan is only $29 for all of Cup and Show Week.

IPL hair removal is also available for men. Prue finds that back treatments are popular and also legs for those involved in multi-sport.

Prue says the movement to antiaging is huge and she and her team of three offer a selection of Image facials using Image Products, a range of high-potency results-driven skincare that comes from the United States, to rejuvenate skin.

Find Beckenham Beauty and Medi Spa at www.beckenhambeauty.co.nz

Bush Inn Centre, Christchurch Phone: 03 348 8042 www.petersensjewellerschristchurch.co.nz

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Top service recognised Unichem Cashel Pharmacy has much to be proud of. Recently it was awarded the Pharmacy of the Year award. Talking to owner, holistic pharmacist and qualified nutritional and environmental practitioner, Annabel Turley, it is easy to see why.

hen it comes to customer service, we go that extra mile and we offer quite different services to other pharmacies,” Annabel says.

“For instance, one of the many services we offer is in appearance medicine, with a registered nurse working on-site, three days a week, providing anti-wrinkle injections and other associated appearance medicine services.”

The pharmacy which is now the only pharmacy in the CBD’s retail precinct also offers: a natural health clinic, a weight loss clinic, a women’s health clinic, a stress clinic, and most impressively, a DNA genetic profiling clinic that maps 54 genes.

“The genetic profiling is a road map for wellness. It enables clients to be proactive with their health, because though our genes never change, once we find out where we may have future problems – be it cardiovascular, or whatever – we can make the necessary changes in diet and lifestyle to keep us as healthy as possible,” Annabel says.

When you factor in that this quite extraordinary pharmacy also provides a New Zealand Post outlet, a photo laboratory service (photo printing and passport photos), and a dry-cleaning service, amongst its myriad of other services, it gives an idea of what it took to achieve the award it so truly deserved.

Email annabel@cashelpharmacy.co.nz or phone 03 595 1289.

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Magic

By Liesl Johnstone

Don’t be put off by ‘Manscaping’. It’s just a cute term for grooming. It underlines that everyone benefits from grooming, especially before big events.

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ngagement and wedding rings are special treasures, and when they are bespoke, perfectly fitted and sit seamlessly together, this is a marriage made in heaven.

Polished Diamonds in New Regent Street can create both.

When designing the wedding ring, they take the width and depth profile of your engagement ring and, regardless of its style, will tailor make a wedding ring that sits beside it perfectly. Then, the award-winning, manufacturing jeweller will use architectural CAD to model your ring so you can see how it will actually look.

Add in workshop direct value and you have the highest quality craftsmanship, at affordable prices. Your uniquely designed and engineered wedding or engagement ring is future-proofed and backed by a lifetime guarantee. The process is also haute couture – focused totally on you.

Designing your ring will be a special and happy memory.

For your own piece of haute couture perfection, phone 0800 233 299 or visit www.polisheddiamonds.co.nz.

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he facial jobs that need to be done can be checked out in the rear-view mirror when stationary, in good daylight.

There are delete-able horrors you don’t notice in uneven bathroom light, like an attack of hair-sprout in the wrong spots. If you don’t fancy the tweezing-out process, there are plenty of hair dressers, manscapers and beauty therapists who are happy to help.

Eyebrows and hair can be tidied up simultaneously; always a boon to selfconfidence. Be careful to tell the therapist your desired outcome, however. You may choose to darken your brows slightly, leaving them slightly imperfect and natural-looking.

Also – at this time of year, thirsty facial, neck and arm skin

Design your own all benefit from attention. It’s said that unmoisturised skin ages 40 percent faster than the regularly moisturised. A clay mask from the pharmacy is the ideal starting point.

When washing this off, use tepid, lukewarm water and an old flannel. This is great skinpreparation for moisturiser.

Choose a moisturiser with a pleasing feel, unscented.

When unperfumed, you can get closer in around the eyes without reaction. Fatty moisturising creams are often scent-neutral. Next, add some sharp shades!

For the rest of the face, neck and arms, moisturiser should include a good sun-protection factor. Add deodorant, gorgeous aftershave and clean filed nails, and you’re handsome.

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FOR THE SMARTEST HEAD TO TOE LOOKS Visit Dress-Smart Christchurch, for the hottest trending styles at even hotter prices.

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A creative H collective

Walk into Salon Parlour on the corner of Westminster and Cranford Streets and it’s buzzing. It looks like any other high end salon; the hairdressers are busy and motivated and it is a vibrant and beautiful space.

owever, there is a key difference; these stylists are working in their own businesses, mentored and assisted by Salon Parlour coowners Susie Chisnall and Becs Taulango.

The stylists rent a chair and are responsible for their own clients and for developing their own business, with the benefit of lots of support from Susie and Becs.

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With 30 years of experience in the hair and beauty industry between them, this talented duo knows how best to help the contracting stylists. “It takes a fair bit of confidence to go out on your own,” Becs says. “And there is more to it than just being a good stylist. We help them with advice about business management and marketing, and eventually they are wellprepared to take that next step.”

Susie believes the support from the salon and the shared vision make for a co-operative and pleasant team environment where stylists benefit, not only from Becs’ and Susie’s support, but also from each other’s different experiences, and from the group of experts the salon can call on for specific training and advice should it be needed.

They have great brand support from their haircare partner MATRIX and are the first (and only) R.A.W Concept Salon in NZ. Currently there are opportunities for two hairdressing professionals to join the team. Contact 03 355 1108, email susie@salonparlour.co.nz or visit www.salonparlour.co.nz.

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Breathe S easier BREATHE EZY is the pioneering New Zealand company that began selling Pure New Zealand AirÂŽ to Asia in 2016.

ince that time the company has expanded with an increased range of products and now Breathe Ezy 60 PLUS is being Pure Air enhanced with 60 percent oxygen. This product is aimed specifically at people involved in strenuous activity and pre or post sports.

Breathe Ezy collects air from locations in the Alps and passes it through filters to remove any trace of pollen, dust and most bacteria.

Independent tests show the level of particles in our product is less than 0.03 parts per million, many times purer than WHO recommendations.

Increasing the oxygen level to 60 percent has produced a safe, effective and useful product that removes any of the risks associated with breathing near 100 percent pure oxygen

The use of oxygen has been a long tradition to enhance energy prior to activity or for warm-down however, aware of some of the risks associated with breathing pure oxygen, Breathe Ezy undertook research and trials to ascertain the most useful mix of oxygen and air. Typically, the air we breathe contains about 20 percent oxygen; increasing the oxygen in Breathe Ezy 60 Plus is an ideal solution for people involved in sports who seek safe and rapid warm-down and re-oxygenation after exercise. Online purchases only at www.breathezy.biz $14.99 a seven-litre canister of about 150 breaths.

Breathe Ezy is a proud sponsor of the International Golf Association of New Zealand.

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Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow While the balding process is entrenched in our psyche as a common rite of passage for men of a certain age, female pattern thinning is almost as common, but much less known, let alone discussed.

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r Padmaja Redekar, of Hairmantra Trichology Clinic says because women rarely develop bald patches, their hair can thin by a full 50 percent before they become aware of it.

“Some discover they no longer have enough hair for styles such as a bun, or they can see more of their scalp, or the hair recedes at the temples,” she says.

“Clues that point to possible hair loss are developing acne, or new hair growth on other parts of the face and body.”

Dr Padmaja says some people are genetically susceptible to the hormone DHT, a hair losslinked androgen present in both men and women. Simple aging, or physical or mental

stress can trigger a sensitivity to DHT. “Life stages such as puberty and menopause, or hysterectomy and medical issues such as endometriosis or anaemia can also be a trigger.”

Unlike hair fall, hair thinning does not resolve itself and the earlier treatment starts the better.

Dr Padmaja treats both internally and externally with her organic range by Apteka and offers low-level laser therapy which is also effective.

Dr Padmaja says we need to become as educated on our hair health and aging as we are for our skin.

“You don’t have to put up with hair loss, and once you are over 50 regular check-ups are a great idea.”

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HAIRLOSS, BALDNESS, ALOPECIA OR SCALP DISORDERS “HAIR IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON BODY PARTS THAT GET IGNORED BY MANY; HOWEVER JUST LIKE ANY OTHER HEALTH ISSUE, HAIR ISSUES CAN BE DIAGNOSED AND TREATED – I CAN HELP YOU.” DR. PADMAJA REDEKAR CERTIFIED TRICHOLOGIST (IAT)

Phone 021 069 0058

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She’s Got The Look

With Cup Day and Show Week almost here, planning your look becomes a priority.

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ress, shoes, hat and handbag; it all comes together nicely. So what about your hair? Relax lovely ladies and book yourself an appointment at Kudos Hairdressers and let the magic begin!

Sip a coffee and browse a magazine as your scalp and hair are treated to a spa-like indulgence, courtesy of its new Wella Invigo range, or marvel at the texture and volume of your luxurious locks, thanks to latest Sebastian products - Sebastian Effortless.

Because no head of hair is the same, System Professional offers a consultation

that includes a hair profile and diagnosis, followed by advice on which correct products to use; it’s the ultimate personalised hair-care programme.

Another new product is the GHD Platinum +, the world’s first smart straightener that predicts your hair’s needs. The GHD Platinum + recognises the thickness of your hair and speed at which you are styling and adjusts the heat accordingly.

“It’s so intelligent it protects your hair - it’s very exciting!” salon owner Michelle Farmer says.

Offering solutions for Varicose Veins

Michelle and her dedicated, fully qualified team pride themselves on their customer service.

“That’s our point of difference; here you’re always greeted with a smile and made to feel you’re our top priority.

And now, with the newly revamped Merivale Mall, we’re saying to our clients, come on in and get a fabulous new colour and style, then cross the road and rock that look! You’ll feel a million dollars!”

Visit www.kudosmerivale.co.nz, or phone 03 355 4734.

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for hernia surgery?

When it comes to hernia surgery patients can take comfort in the fact mesh can be used without fear, with research showing no difference in pain rates when mesh or sutures are used for repair, The Hernia Clinic’s Ross Roberts says.

n experienced surgeon specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of hernias, Ross explains there has been much controversy in the media regarding the use of mesh in gynaecological procedures, causing unnecessary widespread stress and anxiety for patients undergoing hernia surgery.

“Media coverage has unfortunately brought the good results of mesh hernia repair into disrepute by categorising all mesh operations as the same,” Ross states.

Published newspaper reports have highlighted associated risks of infection, erosion and chronic pain but haven’t addressed the real issue which is the anatomical placement of the mesh itself, he says. “The use of mesh for abdominal and groin hernia repair is safe. Most reported problems relate to the location of the material and not the material itself.

“The use of polypropylene (the most common type of mesh) is not a new material and has been used for hernia surgery since the early 1990s. The use of mesh in surgery to repair inguinal or groin hernias is well established here in New Zealand (and internationally) and is considered the procedure of choice.”

A systematic review published in 2018 concluded that there was

“no difference in chronic pain rates when comparing non mesh repairs with open and laparoscopic mesh repairs”.

The team at the Christchurchbased Hernia Clinic is widely experienced in all forms of hernia repair including keyhole and the more traditional surgical techniques. Clinic staff always survey their patients and seek feedback following surgery. “We are confident that it’s safe and that’s the conclusion we have reached after surveying our patients after surgery.”

Hernias are particularly common disorders, especially in men, and can only be successfully treated by surgical repair. The past requirement for prolonged time away from work and exercise following surgical hernia repair no longer applies today.

For ventral hernias with fascial defects greater than 2cm in diameter and all adult groin hernias, mesh should be used to reinforce the tissue repair. If not, the hernia recurrence rate without mesh is unacceptably high. “Mesh can significantly reduce hernia recurrence rates.”

Information regarding hernia repair options is available freely on request. Contact The Hernia Clinic on 03 961 6666 or email info@herniaclinic.co.nz.

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Getting dentures can be a daunting prospect, and the last thing patients want is a generic, or ‘horsey’ smile, says internationally renowned clinical dental technician, Richard Greenlees of Christchurch practice, Lovebite.

Characterisation of the teeth and gums on this stunning Lovebite denture has created an incredibly natural looking smile.

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eople get new or replacement dentures for many reasons, but one thing is true for every patient; they want to love the new smile reflected back to them in the mirror and feel confident when they go out into the world.”

Richard creates expertly crafted bespoke dentures, which are unique to every patient.

“Teeth are as different as fingerprints and vary greatly depending on a person’s age, sex and race. I work one-on-one with patients to create a smile that allows them to feel like themselves again.

My dentures also provide the correct support and structure to give them a more youthful appearance.”

As a reference while he works, Richard often uses his patients’ own photographs showing their natural smile. His dentures are like artworks, with each tooth individually crafted with colouring and small nuances to match his patients’ individuality and character.

Not only do Lovebite teeth look real, the whole structure and shape of a patient’s face is transformed with Richard’s top-ofthe-line dentures – which feature his signature ‘denture lift’.

“With appropriate facial support, the facial tissues are brought back into the correct position, lips are

reformed and beauty is restored,” he says.

It is the interior architecture of a Lovebite denture that helps to create a more youthful appearance by recovering the face and skeletal shape that can be lost after years of wearing old dentures.

To achieve these results, Richard has created worldleading techniques, which are now internationally recognised. He is regularly asked to lecture worldwide, and in April was the keynote speaker at the international DTG Symposium in Frankfurt, where he demonstrated his unique methods on a Christchurch patient, flown to Germany by the event organisers.

His vast experience includes 15 years running his own clinic in the prestigious Harley Street, London, where he treated people from all walks of life, from barrow boys to the rich and famous, politicians, actors and musicians.

In addition to dentures, Richard also carries out crown and bridge, veneer and implant work, in conjunction with like-minded dental surgeons who complement his creative and aesthetic work.

There is nothing more satisfying for Richard than to see his patients leave the Lovebite studio with a beautiful new smile, and their selfconfidence and identity restored.

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A Lush Life

Lushingtons Garden Gifts & Café is one of Ashburton’s ‘in the know’ pleasures.

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he perfect stop for lunch and a stretch of the legs en route to and from Christchurch, it is even better for a day out.

Meet friends, have lunch, stroll the garden centre and browse the giftware:; Lushingtons is an oasis of treats for the tummy, home and garden. Delighting the senses and lifting the spirits, once here it’s not easy to leave.

Co-owners and sisters Miranda Sinton and Sophie Duff are locals who grew up on a farm in Mayfield. They’ve brought their love of the wholesome and artisan to Lushingtons, where the plants, great food and gorgeous gifts have been nurtured for nine years.

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The garden centre is Miranda’s first love. It is award-winning, and known for its beautiful displays.

Local and sustainable are watchwords, and the team strives for quality in the plants, most of which are grown in the nursery at Allenton.

Sophie’s passion is the café, and together the sisters run the giftware store. The ystore is large and well-stocked with a focus on the desirable French and English Country style.

In the café you’ll find delicious wholesome and homemade cakes and slices, plus full breakfast, lunch and sides menus, which cater for gluten free and vegetarian diners.

Find Lushingtons Garden, Gifts & Café at www.lushingtons.co.nz.

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Visit Lushingtons in Ashburton for a fabulous day out. All your favourite pleasures in one place, an extensive nursery for indoor and outdoor gardens, Gifts galore and yummy food in our café.

A tipple at twilight CharRees Vineyard is thrilled to announce it is again hosting the Twilight in The Vines evening. This magic occasion is in its fourth year, its success reflected in the growing numbers attending each year.

TWILIGHT IN THE VINES SATURDAY 24 NOV | 3PM - 8PM CharRees Vineyard, Ashburton’s only Vineyard. State HWY 1

• WINE TASTING + SALES • LIVE MUSIC BY WAYNE PANNETT + CO • ALFRESCO DINING WITH YESCHEF EVENTS & CATERING AND TWENTY FOUR CATERING * Courtesy coach available to get you home safely within the Ashburton town boundary only. Parking available overnight in our paddock, at vehicle owners own risk. NO BYO. R18 SALES ONLY.

S I L K W R E AT H WORKSHOP FRIDAY 30 NOV | 7PM - 9PM

Ashburton Sculpture Symposium Family Fun Day and Auction Sunday 11 November An opportunity to attend a family fun day in Ashburton and view work by ten sculptors from across NZ and overseas.

11 November 11:00am- 3:00pm.

Public auction at 1:30pm.

All works are created from Timaru bluestone and Mt Somers limestone.

Small works by the sculptors can also be viewed at the Ashburton Art Gallery.

All welcome to attend this great day out in the magnificent Domain.

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o be held this year on Saturday 24 November, this gorgeous event is the perfect way to unwind from the pre-Christmas rush. Entry is free, so gather together a group of your besties and head along to the vineyard at 22 Laings Road, Tinwald, Ashburton for live music, wine tasting, and gourmet delights in this stunning setting.

As the sun goes down you’ll enjoy music by local band Wayne Pannett and Co. It’s a certainty that al fresco dining doesn’t come any better, as you picnic between the vines or enjoy a delightful selection of food from elite food company TwentyFour Caterers, and new and awesome creators of street food, Yes Chef Events & Catering.

CharRees Vineyard will have takehome wine sales, wine by the glass, and of course its in-demand sample boards which offer a selection of wine tastings plus cheese and crackers, and surprise giveaways. There will also be a limited amount of craft beers available for consumption at the event.

The paddocks are available for free parking, where even the occasional campervan has been seen. Ever the responsible host, CharRees will offer a courtesy coach returning you home within the boundaries of Ashburton town and even making a run to Allenton. For more information phone CharRees on 0800 CharRees (0800 2427 7337).

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Efficient Fun Option

By Peter Walker

Many innovative projects are making Christchurch an exciting place to be – the latest is the addition of hundreds of electronic scooters gracing the streets.

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y now you have probably seen the black, white and (lime) green scooters. Stroll from South City to Cathedral Square and you will see smiling riders zipping in and out of traffic. The scooters can also be ridden from Halswell to Redwood, Sumner to Hornby.

American based Lime is the company behind the scooters and operates in more than 80 places around the world, claiming its network of electric bikes, electric scooters and pedal bikes have provided more than six million rides.

The Christchurch operation and a similar one in Auckland launched on October 15 with local contractors collecting, charging, and re-distributing the scooters each day.

Using one is simple. Download and set up the Lime App, scan the QR code and off you go.

Follow the usual traffic laws, use some common sense as to safety – scooters can be ridden on the road and footpaths, and a helmet is recommended but not compulsory.

Each scooter has a range of about 50-60 kilometres and a top speed of 27 kmh. Unlocked for a dollar and .30c per minute, you are scooting for less than $20 per hour.

“They’re fantastic!” says one CBD rider.

The scooters are an efficient, fun alternative mode to make that appointment down town, whether it’s two blocks or two kilometres, or across the city if you are more daring.

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By Keiran Bleach

A new charity is thinking ‘inside the box’ as it gives Southern Lakes mothers and newborn babies a helping hand.

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wo-and-a-half years of hard work by a group of dedicated locals culminated in the recent launch of the Queenstown Lakes Baby Box Charitable Trust.

It was a proud day for its chairperson Vanessa van Uden, who was the Queenstown Lakes District Mayor from 2010 to 2016. She says the idea came from a Tackling Poverty workshop held in 2016 and the realisation that many Southern Lakes residents don’t have family living nearby to support them.

Based on a Finnish model, Baby Box gifts new mothers some basic resources to give their little ones a safe, comfortable start in life. The sturdy box is the size of a bassinette (so the baby could sleep in it) and contains a mattress, sheets, a woollen blanket, clothes, a merino sleeping bag, a toy, a book, a bib, a reusable nappy, and other useful items.

Each box costs the trust $250 and Vanessa estimates 500 a year are needed in Queenstown Lakes. Central Lakes Trust and Community Trust South provided

funding and many generous individuals and businesses – from knitters and quilters to Wonky Donkey book author Craig Smith – have donated time, products or money.

“The ultimate dream is that communities all around New Zealand start to do this for their own community,” Vanessa says.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/ BabyBoxQueenstownLakes/.

To offer practical or financial help, phone Vanessa on 027 229 6008 or Jan Maxwell on 027 233 7934.

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Blown Away The King of Sweden has one. The King of Tonga has several. The Clintons have a collection and so has Elton John. What? Pieces of glass from Höglund Art Glass, of course!

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öglund Art Glass has a reputation which extends beyond the shores of New Zealand.

Created by glass artists Ola Höglund and Marie SimbergHöglund and their family, their stunning glass is sought after worldwide by avid collectors and people who appreciate the beauty and skill evident in each blown piece.

Ola and Marie have been dedicated to the development of their distinguished art glass that has been held in galleries and private collections around the world for the past 35 years and the Höglund glassblowing dynasty is one of our national treasures.

Well established in Nelson they have recently launched the Höglund

Art Glass Gallery in Central Otago.

Marie says their two sons will continue making glass at the glassblowing studio in Nelson while Marie and Ola are very enthusiastic about building a glass studio beside the new Central Otago gallery as soon as possible.

This glass gallery also displays paintings, artwork and jewellery which has drawn a steady following with locals and visitors to the region. Once purchased, the artwork can be shipped around the world.

The Höglund Art Glass Gallery is open to visitors seven days (at 1767 Luggate-Cromwell Road) and is clearly signposted on SH6 between Wanaka and Cromwell.

For further information phone 03 442 7210 or visit www.hoglundartglass.com

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Central Vision Optometry is an established and family orientated practice in Wanaka, committed to providing the best possible eye care at a reasonable price.

ptometrists Tui Homer, Jill Mottram and Katie Hill are all therapeutically qualified, so they can treat a range of eye conditions. Jill and Katie are also CAA accredited, for pilot examinations. Tui and

Jill are both qualified to treat and manage glaucoma, saving some patients from having to travel to Dunedin for treatment.

Katie is a Behavioural Optometrist, specialising in assessing and treating patients with problems with their eyes

that can impact on learning, and is able to create a tailor made Vision Therapy programme for patients. They also have the latest diagnostic testing equipment (such as an OCT and Visual Fields) for all your eye health needs.

The front of house staff of Jan, Lisa and Sally will help you choose the best frames and lenses for your needs.

Get in touch on 03 443 0736 to book an appointment today, or call in and have a chat. The team would love to see you.

Central Vision Optometry is located in The Wanaka Lakes Health Centre 23 Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka with plenty of parking available.

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Since 1970, Pioneer Pool & Building has been constructing custom-designed concrete pools and spas, with the team’s expertise and reputation keeping them at the top of the competition. Not only has the company built pools for the rich and famous, it has also built pools for families to enjoy years of entertainment.

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he company was founded by Harry Sweeney and Allan McNabb, who imported the American concept of shotcrete, or sprayed concrete technology.

They developed formulations and techniques that are the basis of the system Pioneer Pools still uses today.

Since Harry and Allan’s retirement, the company is now run by Harry’s son, Chris. The company’s philosophy has

always been the incorporation of the best available systems, materials and equipment. This covers pool design, construction and maintenance, achievable by the company’s construction experience, proven construction and equipment systems, and its ongoing maintenance section.

Pioneer Pools also stocks spa and pool equipment, including spa covers,

heat pumps, LED pool lights, manual and automatic pool covers, training aids, automation systems and pool lift chairs.

The key to this is attending pool shows and conferences. New technology includes variable speed pumps, smart systems, integrating lights, water features, selfcleaning systems, etc. It is also the New Zealand agent for Berndorf stainless steel pools and spas.

Specialists in custom-made shortcrete pools and spas.

NZ agents for Berndorf stainless steel pools and spas.

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Timaru’s top spot

Ambience is key to a great shopping experience – that sense of intrigue and excitement generated by beautiful surroundings and merchandise.

Ideally located for guests to enjoy Timaru’s attractions, Panorama Motor Lodge is opposite Caroline Bay and just metres from the start of the shopping precinct.

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ake Presence on Harbour, for instance. Situated in Oamaru’s Victorian precinct, at 1 Harbour Street, here’s a gift shop both captivating and unique.

Stroke luxurious Merino Possum knitwear by Koru and Native World; smile at endearing Kiwiana; be inspired by elegant home décor; and marvel at artworks from iconic Aotearoa artists.

Owner Dawn Brown says her giftware is perfect for special occasions, such as birthdays, engagements, weddings, baby showers and housewarmings.

“Tourists can take a little bit of New Zealand back home with them, but equally, for New Zealanders living overseas, a memento – be it a fridge magnet, mug coaster or truly Kiwi t-shirt – is probably the best gift you can send them,” Dawn says.

Open Monday to Sunday from 9:30am to 5pm. For further information visit www.presenceonharbour.co.nz or phone 027 439 5170.

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ith three restaurants also in the same block, it’s even ideal for those who prefer to eat out.

Panorama Motor lodge comprises of 21 motel units ranging from studios, to oneand two-bedroom family units, together with self-contained off-site apartments and a four-bedroom house able to cater for up to 13 people.

All units provide kitchen facilities and one unit is specifically designed for disabled guests.

Comprehensive on-site guest facilities and services make the property ideal for both leisure or business travellers and include breakfast service, spa pool, off-street parking, a guest laundry, cot and highchair, a small meeting unit and unlimited Wi-Fi. Panorama Motor Lodge offers value for money with excellent standards of comfort and friendly helpful service.

MERINO POSSUM KNITWEAR NZ ART & QUALITY KIWIANA GIFTS

Overlooking Caroline Bay, private patios or balconies with alpine or sea views & unlimited free wifi.

Variety of rooms ranging from studios to family units on-site to fully self-contained apartments and 4 bedroom house off-site.

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PRESENCE ON HARBOUR 1 Harbour Street, Oamaru Open 7 Days 027 439 5170 presenceonharbour@gmail.com

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Views and more Relax, enjoy and unwind in the stylish surroundings of the Highview Apartments, close to the heart of Queenstown.

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ocated in Thompson Street, there are one or two bedroom apartments overlooking Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables offering majestic views. Studios are also available and have fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities.

Eat in, or take a short walk to the centre of town where you’ll find the best restaurants, cafés, bars and adventure activities.

Highview Apartments has off-street parking, a fitness room, outdoor spa pool and barbecue area as well as storage lockers for luggage while you’re out hiking, playing golf or cycling.

The team will make your trip memorable and to assist with bookings so that you get the most out of the region’s alpine playground.

For further information visit www.highviewapartments.co.nz or phone 03 450 2142.

Wall to wall canyon action Shotover Jet operates on an exclusive area of the Shotover River, as the only commercial operation permitted within its spectacular narrow canyons.

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or more than 50 years it has offered the quintessential jet boating experience in New Zealand and is proud to have hosted more than three million people.

Marvel as you power through epic scenery and hold on tight for exhilarating 360 degree spins on the world’s most exciting jet boat. You’ll be in great hands; Shotover Jet has world-class drivers taking you through the rapids at up to 85km per hour, skimming around boulders and performing thrilling, gravitydefying stunts.

The only way to experience the famous Shotover canyons is with Shotover Jet. Let them take you on an action-packed adventure you’ll never forget!

For more information phone 0800 802 804 or visit www.shotoverjet.com.

Take to the sky

Woodlands Village Motels & Apartments offers a range of units to suit your needs. Relax in spacious purpose built motels and apartments, surrounded by established gardens in a park-like setting

Skydiving Kiwis is New Zealand’s funkiest tandem and sports skydiving centre, located just outside of Christchurch at the Ashburton Airport.

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Further afield, the Free property-wide Southern Alps rise on Wi-Fi internet acces one side while the Banks and carparking is Peninsula stretches out available. All units have on another. The views free access to a guest are only one aspect. laundry and children can enjoy the onsite playground.

The team is Units cater for singles, couples, families or groups, sleeping handpicked for their passion for the skydiving culture with a from one person up to eight in each. Ideal for groups travelling Woodlands Village Motels & Apartments offer a range of units to suit your needs. Relax in spacious mission together, it is motels located State Highway 1 in city, adjacent purpose built andon apartments, surrounded bythe established gardens intoa park-like setting.

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Free Skydiving Kiwis’ unique approach was recognised by the In 2016 hospital, cafés and restaurants, it’s afridge great/ freezer, location yourself property wide wi-fi internet access, carparking and all units have free access to a a guest laundry, Civil Aviation of New Zealand Director’s Award for Safety. while exploring the city of Dunedin. while kids can enjoy the onsite playground. Units cater for singles, couples, families or groups, Skydiving Kiwis is the only skydiving centre in New Zealand to Located at 594 GreatupKing Street, Dunedin, sleeping from one person to eight in each unit. Idealphone for groups travelling together. Located on State594 Highway the City adjacent to the University and 200m from the main street.win Close thetoaward. Let’s go skydiving!

0508 594 1orinvisit www.motel594.co.nz. shops, hospital, cafes and restaurants. A great location to base yourself while exploring the city of Dunedin.

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A GREAT PLACE TO STAY WHILE EXPLORING THE CITY OF DUNEDIN Woodlands Village Motels & Apartments offer a range of units to suit your needs.

Relax in spacious purpose-built motels and apartments, surrounded by established gardens in a park-like setting.

We have a variety of one bedroom and spacious two bedroom units, all of which are self-contained with full kitchen including oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, and tea/coffee making facilities. Free WiFi internet access, carparking, guest laundry and kids’ playground.

Units cater for singles, couples, families or groups, sleeping from one person up to eight in each unit. Ideal for groups travelling together.

Located on State Highway 1 in the city adjacent to the university and 200m from the main street. Close to shops, hospitals, cafes and restaurants.

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Walking on As the days get longer and lighter so should our food so here’s a few nutrient-packed beauties to brighten up your day.

BANANAS

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PINEAPPLE

YELLOW PEPPERS (CAPSICUM)

Sweet, filling and filled with vital potassium.

Bananas are a major storehouse of vitamin A, B, C, E as well as zinc, potassium, and magnesium.

The benefits of lemon are attributed to its vitamin C content which can help improve skin quality and digestion and encourages weight loss.

This vegetable is high in vitamins A, B6, and C, folate, magnesium, potassium‌ just to name a few, making it a serious nutritional power-packed veggie.

Pineapples are rich in vitamins, enzymes and antioxidants. They may help boost the immune system, build strong bones and aid indigestion.

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Eating corn can prevent the free radicals in the body and thus facilitate smooth skin.

Yellow peppers are a great source of antioxidants and vitamin C. They also have folate, which is a substance that supports red blood cell functions.

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BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS Creamy lemon cheesecake bars swirled with blueberries on a simple biscuit base. Careful, this may become a new favourite!

Ingredients Crust 1.5 cups basic biscuits 6 Tablespoons or 90g melted butter 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar Filling 450g cream cheese, softened to room temperature 1 large egg 1/3 cup caster sugar Zest of 2 medium lemons Juice of 1 medium lemon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 and 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries Method Preheat oven to 180°C. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil with some overhang and set aside.

Crust: Using a food processor or blender, process biscuits into a fine crumb. Pour into a medium bowl and mix with melted butter and sugar. Press into the lined pan and bake for five minutes. Allow to cool while you prepare the filling.

Filling: Beat the cream cheese for 1 minute or until smooth. Add the egg, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla extract and continue to beat until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the blueberries and spoon the filling onto the crust.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheesecake has set and the edges are lightly browned. The bars will be very puffy but will sink slightly as they cool. Allow to cool for 30 minutes at room temperature on a wire rack, then chill in the refrigerator for at least three hours. Lift the foil out of the pan and cut into squares.

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Brighter days ahead

By Sarah Jarvis

Keeping afloat in Christchurch’s hospitality industry is “tough” and those who have managed to “ride out the storm” should be praised for their dedication to the city says Oxford Group co-owner and hospitality stalwart Max Bremner.

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here are a lot of innovative people here who have put their balls on the line and didn’t take their money out of Christchurch – when a lot did,” he states.

While the straight-talker is trying to stay optimistic about the city’s hospitality industry, he says there are many issues which still need addressing, including a lack of decision making, leadership and financial prowess within local government. “We need to have a council that encourages events which benefit our establishments – and preferably ones that are not anti-hospitality.

“Christchurch needs to become a sticky gateway not a slippery gateway. We need to attract those visitors hoping off a plane here into the city and we need to have things here for them to do.”

Max says events need to be co-ordinated so that they don’t “empty bars out”.

“Building things like the Margaret Mahy playground and the new library are good but they don’t bring people through our doors. Neither do events like the Night Noodle Markets.”

On the positive, he sees Christchurch as “evolving” and looks forward to the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre opening. “I see the worm turning slowly. The new Hoyts complex is marvellous and new eateries like Little High are slowly bringing people back into the city. We just need things to happen faster.”

Some of the businesses he and Oxford Group business partner Darryll Park own include the popular Fat Eddies, Original Sin and Kong establishments on The Terrace and The Bealey on Bealey Avenue. Max, who prefers to work in the background and leave the limelight to Darryll, says he’s relieved The Terrace (formerly The Strip) is finally taking off.

He pays tribute to local businessman and fellow hospitality character Antony Gough who he believes helps keep Christchurch ticking. “Hospitality is a hard business to be in and a lot of people come into it wearing rose-coloured spectacles and a lot don’t make it.”

Max jokes he practically “lives” with his accountant who he sees one or two hours a day. “To survive you have to have a business head. It’s no longer about being a chef or publican running a pub.”

While he would like to see Christchurch’s rebuild happen a lot faster, he’s still investing, pointing to his latest project, a 39-unit motel beside his purpose built hostel complex All Stars Inn on Bealey Avenue. To be run by All Stars Inn general manager Phil Leslie, the new development is called 24Seven and will open in March next year.

Phil, the former general manager of Base backpackers, backs Max’s enthusiasm for a quicker rebuild. He says the Christchurch City Council needs to get on with building the city’s stadium which will greatly benefit accommodation providers. “It will be a great asset for the city and when major events are on it will mean that every room will be full.”

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his new café on Riccarton Road has a natural airy brightness enhanced by the Scandi-meets-Kiwi aesthetic provided by the colourful upholstery, use of blonde wood, and the cast iron frame suspended from the ceiling and woven with ivy.

Hanging antique silver spoons add a pretty and delicate humour, playing on the name of owner Astrid Silva.

GOOD FOOD IS NEVER SILENT! Discover a venue where the atmosphere is social and conversation encouraged.

Our contemporary menu, skillfully executed and paired with fabulous wine and beer offers guests plenty to chatter about.

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The delectable cabinet selection is made on site, and is complemented by the all-day brunch and lunch menu, with vegetarian and gluten free options.

Healthy choices are catered for with fresh salads made daily and a variety of tempting smoothies.

Most importantly the coffee is top notch and Astrid says they are “seeing customers come back time and time again for the great coffee” which is supplied by Gravity.

The children’s shoe store adjoining the café is also family owned and with this in mind Astrid has ensured there are children’s options both in the cabinet and menu food, while the baristas are a dab hand with a fluffy.

This spacious café welcomes bookings, can easily accommodate large groups and offers catering as well.

The location is handy: this feelgood café at 70 Riccarton Road is set back from Riccarton Road and close to Harakeke Street near the petrol station, with ample parking front and rear. It is open 7am to 3.30pm on weekdays and 8am to 3pm at weekends and the electronic loyalty card system accrues points that can be used on any items in the café.

Blooming Delicious

By Melinda Collins

When it comes to summer entertaining, you want to impress your guests with eats that look as good as they taste. Why not up your culinary game with edible owers?

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hile flowers have been used by cultures throughout the world for thousands of years, it seems these beautiful blooms have now gone upmarket, adorning the plates of high-end restaurants globally.

Edible flowers not only make colourful and tasty additions to your cooking, they can also transform your summer drinks into talking points. Just freeze your flowers in ice cubes and add to your summer tipples.

We look at 10 blooming delicious examples.

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All in for alliums: Alliums include the cultivated onion, garlic, scallion, shallot, leek and chives, all which make for delicious additions to green salads, potato and pasta salads and dips.

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Forage some borage: The fuzzy-leaved herb borage has sky-blue flowers with a light cucumber taste. Add to fruit salads, green salads or freeze in ice cubes for cold drinks.

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Never forget nasturtiums: Nasturtium blossoms have a peppery flavour like watercress. All colours and varieties are tasty in salads or as garnishes, with their leaves able to be eaten too.

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Cute little chamomile: A pretty plant that graces the herb garden with masses of small flowers, chamomile offers a tasty apple-like flavour.

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Must-have marigolds: With a mildly citrus taste, marigold petals can be sprinkled into salads. With colours ranging from pure yellow to orange and red, they are as much a feast for the eyes as they are for the belly.

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Newly minted: All flowers of the mint family make for tasty additions to your cooking. Try lemon balm or spearmint in iced tea.

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Game of squash: Squash blossoms can be used as a garnish, made into fritters or chucked into a stir-fry.

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Stop and eat the roses: All roses are edible, with miniature varieties ideal to garnish ice cream and desserts, while larger petals can be sprinkled on desserts or salads.

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Pretty as a pansy: Pansies have a wintergreen flavour and are pretty on cakes and other desserts.

Sweet as honeysuckle: Although its berries are poisonous, honeysuckle blossoms make a pretty, and safe, addition to salads.

Choose to explore our ingenious Gumption menu prepared by our Internationally trained Culinary team including our specialist Pastry Chef.

Our generous size portions are created from delicious NZ products to please the discerning palate.

Opulent surroundings in the absolute centre of the CBD Live music Fridays and Saturdays.

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Ferrymead

Christmas Day Buffet 2018

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• New technology micro coffee roasters • Easy installation, software controlled • Very affordable (rent from $60/wk) • Reduce coffee costs by 50% or more • Increase revenues, profits and business worth • Create your own coffee brand • Design your own coffee blends • Full training and ongoing support provided The future of coffee is here, enquire now.

JOIN US ON CHRISTMAS DAY FOR A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Adults ..........................................$139 11-15 Years....................................$60 6-10 Years.........................Pay their age Pre-schoolers..................Free of charge Booking Conditions: $100 Deposit at time of booking (non-refundable). Remainder of account payable by 14 Dec. (If not recieved by due date, the booking will be cancelled and deposit forfeited)

SUNDAY ROAST AT THE GOOD HOME Serving every Sunday from midday - Only $17 and your choice of Roast Beef or Roast Pork with all the trimmings GA

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24b Essex Street, Phillipstown

For bookings please call 0800 10 99 10 or email ravi@qualityhotelelms.co.nz

021 334 332

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www.figrestaurant.co.nz

Addington

SUMMER MEALS & SNACKS SORTED FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON

BOOK FOR YOUR CUP WEEK CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST NOW

See our huge selection of NZ King Salmon products – salmon sourced from Stewart Island. Also in store award winning cheeses, pickles, West Coat Whitebait and gift packs.

Taking orders for Christmas hot smoke salmon fillets, fresh fillets and whitebait now.

$35 pp includes breakfast and glass of bubbles. Free all day parking with breakfast booking.

Walking distance to races.

Open 7 days, 9am – Late

Open 7 Days

Merivale Mall

2a Waterman Place, Ferrymead Christchurch (03) 376 4071 www.thegoodhomeferrymead.co.nz

Amberley

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CASA DE SANCHEZ IS A SPANISH & SOUTH AMERICAN INSPIRED RESTAURANT Located just 3kms south of Amberley.

With a full range of tapas ideal for sharing amongst friends, to a wide selection of mains & desserts. We use locally sourced produce and wines to highlight the exceptional quality of the region. Warm, inviting, live music every weekend & fantastic cocktails all delivered with excellent service!

(just off the car park)

284 Lincoln Road Addington

150 Ashworths Rd Amberley

0800 222 811 or 021 184 6113

03 335 0095 www.PedalPusherChristchurch.co.nz

03 314 8030 www.casadesanchez.co.nz

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Cyclist and dog friendly.

Real food made with love from locally sourced produce. Dietary requirements catered for.

Fully Licensed.

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GF | DF | Vegan options Soy | Rice | Coconut | Almond milk available Monday-Friday: 6am-2pm Saturday: 8am-1pm

21 Mary Muller Drive, Heathcote, off Chapmans, off Port Hills Rd. (03) 384 5263

E. castlerockcafechch.co.nz

Sydenham

NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION DINNER Welcome in 2019 with our seafood Extravaganza menu, or for the Non-seafood lover our a-la-carte selection 4 course seafood + chocolate surprise menu $65pp Dine with us before heading out for the fireworks

@Banterchch Follow us on instagram

496 Colombo Street, Sydenham (Next to The Drawing Room) Text your coffee order to: 0210 820 9942

Bookings strictly by phone please 13 Stanley Street, Christchurch (03) Ph. 03 377 1007

www.belgianbeercafe.net.nz

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SPECTATORS 7 DAY BAR & BISTRO NEW POP-UP KITCHEN Available for hire to cater at major events, festivals and private functions requiring on-site catering. The Pop Up Kitchen is able to serve quick fire meals of salads, burgers, fries and pizza (coffee option available soon).

For bookings or further details email spectatorspopup@addington.co.nz or call 03 339 7915

spectatorspopup@addington.co.nz 65 Jack Hinton Drive Addington Raceway (03) 339 7915

spectators.co.nz

BREAKFAST, LUNCH, TAPAS AT THE BEACH A hidden gem completely different to any other city venue Beach Cafe has an exciting new menu and a beach vibe for the totally relaxed experience, be it family, walking the dog or work meeting.

Your host Frank Tamati looks forward to welcoming you to their beach!

16a Beach Road, Waimairi Beach (03) 382 8599

beachcafe.co.nz Fully Licensed

West Melton

BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS DRINKS OR DINNER Gold Card Lunches Mon-Fri Mon /Tue Woodfired pizzas $20 Tues Quiz night - free entry & prizes $15 Burgers Wed $15 Curry Thur / Fri Function Room - fundraisers/private functions Takeaways available Opening hours: Sunday 9am - late Monday - Saturday 11.30am - late

Weedons Ross Road West MeltonVillage Ph.03 421 6481

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CHRISTMAS FUNCTION? Are you looking for somewhere comfortable & inviting for your Christmas function?

We can cater to any size group, from intimate get-togethers to large parties.

Beautiful Christmas menu, free venue hire.

Call us now!

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Riccarton

Image (x1 only) CÔ BA IN THE HEART OF ADDINGTON WELCOMES YOU TO A CULINARY ADVENTURE Vietnamese and Thai fusion packed with plenty of flavours and healthy options is waiting for you.

Special Lunch $12 meals comes with drinks LUNCH ONLY Takeaway available, fully licensed and BYO, Vegetarian friendly.

NUTRITIOUS AND HEALTHY OPTIONS PACKED WITH FLAVOUR • Breakfast/Brunch and cabinet food • All food made on the premises • Wide range Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Paleo options • Open 7 days • Indoor & Outdoor Seating • Catering available - free delivery city wide

Open 7 days 11.30am - 2.30pm and 5pm - 9.30pm.

579 Colombo Street City Centre (by South City)

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Westfield Riccarton Mall 129 Riccarton Road Ph 03 983 4652

Unit 5/300 Lincoln Rd (03) 925 9730

Wigram

www.columbuscoffee.co.nz

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Image (x1 only) JOLLY SEAFOOD AND MUCH MUCH MORE Possibly the most extensive Chinese menu in Christchurch. All day menu available including Peking Duck, beef, roast duck, Pork Buns (gluten free options available).

Brand new modern décor with extensive lighting features and seating for 200 people.

Open for Lunch and Dinner.

A truly special function venue which comfortably seats 200 people.

Fully Licensed.

LE BAKERMEN DOES DELICIOUS IN-HOUSE MADE PIES AND PATISSERIE DELICACIES

CHECK OUT THESE AMAZING WEEKLY SPECIALS

A fusion of contemporary yet familiar flavours. Contact us now to secure your end of year function catering.

MONDAY

Quiz Night

TUESDAY

Two 4 One Steak night

THURSDAY “Shout Ya Mate” & Free BBQ SAT & SUN

Jolly Seafood Restaurant 1/187 Wigram Road, Halswell

(03) 322 7898

www.jollyseafood.co.nz

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WEDNESDAY Kids Dine For Free Roast of the Day and a Drink for $20.

187 Wigram Road Halswell

305 Cranford Street Christchurch

(03) 421 5496

(03) 355 0218

www.lebakermen.co.nz

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Curious Palate serves an exciting mix of authentic international dishes and traditional favourites. Book now to treat your team for brunch or lunch and thank them for their hard work this year!

Set menu options begin from $29 per head; go all-you-can eat if you have a larger group; or for something different, what about a BBQ in our courtyard?

Open: Mon-Fri: 7.30am-3pm, Sat: 9am-1.30pm.

287 Durham Street

Near intersection with Gloucester St

(03) 260 1171

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THE EARLYBIRD CATCHES THE BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER DEAL!

THE CAMDEN

Book the first table for breakfast, lunch or dinner at participating Christchurch eateries and you’ll get 50% OFF the FOOD BILL for 2 to 4 DINERS! Choose from 80+ fantastic Christchurch restaurants and cafes.

Use promo code METROPOL to get $5 FREE CREDIT!*

With a loft feel, The Camden has a kitchen rich with experience offering traditional English favourites with a modern kiwi cooking style.

With flavoursome dishes created from locally sourced ingredients matched by a great range of craft beers, exciting wines and delicious cocktails as well as amazing coffee all day.

Serving lunch and dinner everyday from 11:30am .

Book now at www.firsttable.co.nz/chch

*Promo code can only be used on new sign ups. $5 free credit to be used towards booking fee.

Booking fee is normally $10 per reservation.

Credit must be used within 30 days of signing up.

www.firsttable.co.nz/chch

Hoon Hay

the new local on Riccarton Road

level 1/235 Riccarton Rd 03-341 5567

South City Mall

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*HAND STRETCHED & HAND TOSSED BASE* with the option of locally hand crafted Waririri Buffalo Mozzarella, cooked in authentic wood oven.

Fire & Slice

THE PLACE TO GO FOR A THAI MEAL THAT YOU WILL NOT FORGET……

Fresh Daily, delicious flavours 5th Year Anniversary 10% off all meals Dine in or Takeaway or home delivered meals Fully licenced Restaurant

CREAM DONUTS SPECIAL! 6 FOR ONLY $15.50 WITH A FREE BOX

Perfect for your office shout, birthday party or a gift for your special someone. Yours to enjoy!

Subject to availability.

Tues – Sat Lunch 11am-2pm & Dinner 5pm-9pm Sun – Dinner 5pm – 9pm

7 Wakefield Ave, Sumner

9 Coppell Place, Christchurch

(03) 260 0176

Ph 03 339 0320

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Make a booking for your Xmas Staff Party and get 10% OFF

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THE ONLY MEDITERRANEAN FOOD OUTLET IN THE LOCAL AREA The only Mediterranean food outlet in the local Rolleston area and forever popular in the Shirley area.

Serving Delicious Souvlaki, Hot Grill Salads, Moroccan Tagine, and many more tasty dishes.

A family of four can dine for around $50, with average prices at $14-$16 for dine in and takeaway items. Plus, we only use eco-friendly packaging – no plastic Open 10am-9.30pm seven days a week

Shop 24/9 Masefield Drive, Rolleston

Only a short 1 hour drive from Christchurch, the Methven Resort Hotel is the perfect choice for your wedding. With accommodation in the Mt Hutt Village, plus our onsite chef offers a special wedding menu with a wide range of flavours to suit all of your guests.

• 3 heated outside spas • 25 metre outdoor swimming pool - seasonal • Accommodation 47 ensuite rooms • Bar • Conference room can hold 300 people

51 Main Street Methven

(03) 925 9897

Booking@methvenresort.com

2/114 Marshland Rd, Shirley

Riccarton

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Sumner

Fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients and available for you to indulge in.

Live music Fridays and Sundays from mid November.

THE HIGHEST Ph. 03 379 5214

DINING STANDARDS IN www.universo.co.nz THE (No UNIVERSE Boarder)

www.methvenresort.com

www.lazeez.co.nz

OUR NEW SUMMER MENU HAS LANDED

49 Worcester Boulevard

0800 22 44 40

(03) 385 9673

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STUNNING VIEW, EXQUISITE FOOD

new owners extend a warm Location Our welcome Merivale to their galaxy New Summer Menu coming Mid October 49 Worcester Blvd Christchurch P. 03 379 5214 www.universo.co.nz

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TREVINOS “The Home of Cup & Show Week” Cup Day Breakfast Tuesday & Saturday Complimentary Glass

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AT OCEAN CAFÉ & BAR SCARBOROUGH Open Daily @ 8am for Breakfast & Lunch Open late on $5 Friday...

of Bubbles or Stella Artois Live Music most nights

Bookings Essential

Cnr Riccarton Road and Monavale Ave (03) 343 5378

www.trevinos.co.nz

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MODERN CHINESE CUISINE AT ITS MOST DELIGHTFUL AT SALA SALA RESTAURANT Public Dining or Private Dining room options available Happy to customise our menu to accommodate special occasions or dietary requirements.

Hours: Tuesday -Sunday, Lunch 11.30am to 2.00pm Dinner 5.30pm - 10pm

142 Papanui Road Merivale Christchurch 8014

147 Esplanade Clock Tower End Sumner

Reopened Under New Management

(03) 326 7923

(03) 355 5932

www.oceanscarborough.co.nz

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YOUR NEW GO TO COFFEE SPOT - Enticing range of cabinet food made fresh in house daily - Delicious all day brunch menu - Quality Gravity coffee - Catering available - Group bookings welcomed - Easy parking at front & rear - Free wifi available

(03) 341 2224 Open 7 days.

Like Us On facebook

Tai Tapu

Location

St Albans

THE BIRDWOOD IS YOUR LOCAL EATERY AND PIZZERIA.

FIND OUT WHY OUR CUSTOMERS ARE ALL COFFEE FANS

Now taking bookings for Cup Day Breakfast.

Our Eatery opens daily 8am-4pm and is your go to breakfast /brunch place. Fresh seasonal food, homemade smoothies and coffee roasted in house.

The Pizzeria kicks off in the afternoon Mon-Thurs 4pm-10pm /Fri-Sun 3pm-10pm. Traditional wood fired pizzas, hand-made pasta’s and a real family feel.

Our commitment is warm friendly service and a wonderful experience everytime.

Clip this coupon to receive our Buy one and get one FREE! to enjoy our specials (Special conditions apply) Mon-Fri promotion only We are now serving brunch daily (until 1:30pm)

76 Malcolm Avenue Beckenham

70 Riccarton Road, Riccarton

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159 Cranford Street, St Albans

www.thebirdwood.co.nz

(03) 355 8744

Spitfire Square

ly) SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT “THE TAP” And have we been busy over the winter with our outdoor areas! Why not come down and enjoy a “Dark & Stormy” or one of our other cocktails, while sitting in our new outdoor area or on our new deck, while admiring our new gardens.

Bring the kids and let them have a blast on one of our two bouncy castles. Remember we also have two courtesy vans available for pick-up and drop-offs in the surrounding areas.

Phone us on 03 329 6819 to book a pick-up.

Restaurant Hours: Tues - Sun 12noon - 8pm.

Bringing cultures together to enjoy the rich traditional art of Chinese food

TAICHI RESTAURANT Authentic Cantonese cuisine made from our hearts 544 Memorial Ave, Christchurch

780 Old Tai Tapu Road Tai Tapu

Christchurch Airport, Shop 8, Spitfire Square taichirestaurant.co.nz Ph. 03 423 9195

bookings@taitapuhotel.co.nz (03) 329 6819

Available from Tuesday to Sunday: Yumcha lunch: 11am to 2:30pm Dinner: 5pm to 9:30pm

www.taitapuhotel.com

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Toast to tours Kaye Souter’s passion for wine is infectious and extends beyond just drinking it.

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s the owner of Explore Waipara Wine Tours, Kaye prides herself on offering unique winery tours individually catered to her clients.

“The point of difference with our business is we aim to make our wine tours as fun and as memorable as possible by adding those little extra details that make a

big difference,” she says.

Explore Waipara’s full day wine tours depart Christchurch and travel through the beautiful wine region of Waipara.

Clients enjoy incredible scenery and plenty of photo opportunities, delectable wine tasting at a minimum of four wineries along with a luscious lunch, topped off with entertaining stories about the wine producing region. Water and snacks and your own tasting booklet are also provided and all tour guides hold current first aid certificates.

Tours range from the lead-in Explore Waipara Tour to the Ultimate Waipara Experience which includes a helicopter ride, truffle demonstration, private winemaker’s tour, award winning restaurants and of course, delectable wines.

Learn about the history of wine in New Zealand and travel through the beautiful rugged landscape of Canterbury to explore the best wines of the region.

Raised in Christchurch, Kaye’s background is in hospitality, liquor retail and she has recently spent four years in Central Otago working at a prominent winery.

She has a passion for wine and spirits and she never stops learning.

“We don’t just drink wine, we live wine.”

Visit www.explorewaipara.co.nz and enter the code Metropol for $40 off tours in November.

Tasty traditional treats

Take high quality ingredients, add in an experienced baker and chef, mix in a passion for producing tasty traditional fare and you have Fork in Fresh in Rolleston.

“T

here’s a demand for good food,” Fork in Fresh owner Angela Morrison says.

“For us it’s all about using local products and producing traditional tasting food. We use butter pastry and only the best ingredients. We may pay more for it but when it comes down to it, it’s all about the taste rather than the cost.”

Working alongside her pastry chef and baker husband Luke Leis, Angela herself is

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an experienced chef. The couple formerly ran a bakery/café in Palm Beach on the Gold Coast but moved back to New Zealand after their twins (now teenagers) were born. While Angela admits running a business now is “a completely new ball game due to social media” she says providing customers the best in service and product remains the same.

“We can cater to any dietary needs and there’s not much we can’t do if we put our heads together.”

From donut and meringue towers, cakes to fresh baked bread, gingerbread houses to pies, Fork in Fresh does it all. “We like a challenge and are good at everything,” Angela laughs.

For scrumptious fare head to the Facebook page or pop into the shop at 855 Jones Road, Rolleston. Phone them on 0274 225 379. Open Monday to Friday from 5am to 4pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

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The Freshest Option While you’re sipping your morning coffee and reading the paper, Christopher and Jenny Gray are probably already out on their property along with pickers, harvesting their asparagus crop – those green spears of deliciousness that we wait all winter for.

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ur asparagus season begins on 1 October and goes through to the end of the year,” says Christopher whose family has farmed in the Motukarara area for four generations.

“The soil here is high in sodium and eminently suitable for growing asparagus of the very best quality.”

The Grays planted their first bed of asparagus in 2003 and maintain their strict quality control from field to grading shed.

They are immensely proud of their product and stand behind every single bunch. No rubber bands hold these spears together, instead they are bound up with tape bearing the Grays’ name and address.

“The tape says ‘This is our asparagus.’

The asparagus is sold at farmers’ markets

in Lincoln, Lyttleton Rudolf Steiner School grounds, Ombersley Terrace Opawa, and of course at the farm gate – 1905 SH75 (the Christchurch to Akaroa Road). In addition, you can find the Grays’ asparagus on the menu at several top Canterbury restaurants, including the award-winning Roots in Lyttelton.

While tender, slim asparagus spears are traditionally sought after, Jenny says some people prefer the wider fleshier tips instead.

“Every growing season is a little different, but we always have sufficient product to supply the farmers’ markets and to supply MG’s Packhouse which sends the asparagus on to supermarkets.”

Fresh Asparagus 1kg bunches picked daily

Bulk buys available 1905 State Highway 75, 2RD, Motukarara Phone 03 329 7905

Metropol Readers special offer!!

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10% DISCOUNT OFF your total account at The Pedal Pusher Rolleston

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55 Faringdon Blvd, Rolleston Ph. 03-260 0866 Open 7 Days 9am-Late thepedalpusher.co.nz

Open your own Coffee Cartel.

With a micro-roastery in every Cartel, we’re the worlds first coffee roasting franchise.

Spread the art of coffee with us, become a franchisee — enquire online. www.blackandwhitecoffee.co.nz

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Small group, personalised wine tours to Waipara with your local wine savvy guide.

Full day tours including lunch.

Visit www.explorewaipara.co.nz and mention you saw us in Metropol Magazine to receive your $40 discount in November when booking your Explore Waipara wine tour.

Waipara Wine Tours

Contact Kaye Souter - 027 212 1221

Come and treat yourself to a scrumptious Scallop pie or maybe an Italian eggplant pie!!

Fairlie Bakehouse pies in store too

MRS DENTON’S Fine. Food. Fast Takeaway Cafe, Delicatessen

168a Kendal Ave, Burnside Opening hours Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm Saturday 9am to 2pm Sunday closed Ph. (03) 357 4516 027 469 0206

Catering for any occasion Picnics at the beach, boot parties at the races, work shouts, birthday parties, BBQs, or just because! Check out our catering menu online, or pop in and see us.

Halswell Bakery & Cafe 346 Halswell Rd Open 7 days - Ph 322 4600 www.halswellbakery.co.nz

Ataahua 2018 Rosé – fine Waipara wine Fresh crisp new release Rosé, perfect to partner with your favourite lunchtime salad – try salmon, watermelon and cress, or enjoy as a summer evening aperitif! Available from ataahuawine.co.nz or Ph 021 222 2354

Doesn’t get more “Fork in Fresh” than this!

Delish Pies, Sandwiches, Pastries, Cakes, Slices and Cookies. All made FRESH on site daily for you to enjoy!

Fork in Fresh 855 Jones Rd, Rolleston Ph. 03 3478861 forknfresh@gmail.com

Show your appreciation to your team with gorgeous food with a Christmas theme Corporate catering – morning and afternoon teas and lunches

Fiona’s Food

Ph.03 3513414

Mob. 0272295671

www.fionasfood.co.nz

A Bakery treasure trove at the bottom of the hill

Hamper Collections

The Champagne Chocolate Edition $90.

BALLANTYNES

Order Online or Instore

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Hamper Collections The Oxford Edition $135.

BALLANTYNES

Order Online or Instore

An easy location for you to pop in and stock up on our bakery products. Delicious hand made cakes, Danish pastries, pies, sausage rolls and Underground Coffee. Catering also available.

Una Bakery 73 Centaurus Rd, Huntsbury Ph: 337 8214.

Introducing the 2018 Riesling range.

Dry Riesling with hints of lemon, lime & apple blossom. Mr G (off-dry) with citrus, mandarin zest and white peach.

Copper 8 (medium) fragrant with citrus and stonefruit aromas. Visit us at the Taste North Canterbury, Thurs 25th Oct www.iticket.co.nz (all 3 Rieslings available for tasting)

Straight Eight Estate

2321 Main Sth Rd, Burnham, Ph (03) 347 6878 or 027 722 8416 straight8estate.co.nz

Melt your Taste Buds with our Gelato…

Artisan gelato and sorbetto served in our boutique gelateria at 5/132 Opawa Road.

Opening hours: 1pm - 7.30pm every day.

Gelato also available for events and wholesale to restaurants and cafes.

The Gelato Lab Ltd

Contact pippa@thegelatolab.co.nz

Hellers new Flexitari-yum range, superfood packed with sensational flavour pairings.

With the rise of meat reduced options and the increase of vege packed meals, Hellers have developed a range that combined BBQ favourites with 30% veges and superfoods.

ARTISANAL READS AND PASTERIES

French Bakery where everything is homemade and prepared using traditional French methods.

We also do catering. Indoor/outdoor seating.

Burtons coffee. Free wifi.

Open Tuesday to Friday 7am-4pm.

Saturday 8am-3pm.

Les Delices Bakery 9/736 Weedons Ross Road, West Melton Ph.(03) 421 6559

Villa 23 is LEKKER

the newest DUTCH cafe in Christchurch Open Sunday till Friday Saturday: poffertjes and oliebollen at the Chch Farmers Market 23 Mandeville street Ph. 343 33 75 Villa 23 Cafe Christchurch

HAVE A GREAT CANTERBURY SHOW WEEK

Spend your precious time making memories while we fill your kitchen with gorgeous home baking this Christmas...

Join the queue for a real fruit Christmas cake (orders taken now) and a huge range of foodie gift ideas, including Christmas Mince Pies made with real brandy.

The Bakehouse Cashmere Open: Mon-Fri 6am-5pm, Sat 6am-4pm Sun 8am-4pm 8 Colombo St, Cashmere. Ph 03 337 0403

Hellers are saucing things up this summer!

Try Hellers new Sausage Sauce, a classic family tomato sauce for all everyday occasions. Find in the sauce aisle in all major supermarkets.

Kiwi Bacon has a fresh new look!

They’re still the brand Kiwi’s know and trust but have freshened things up with a new-look logo, and an exciting new 100 per cent natural product line they know consumers are going to love.

www.kiwibacon.co.nz

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Back in Business

Universo Brasserie & Bar’s new owners Madlen and Wayne Shaw are passionate about great food and impeccable service so it’s no wonder they couldn’t stay out of the hospitality industry for long.

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fter a “few months off” in Europe, the couple say they are delighted to have found “the perfect opportunity” in Christchurch again.

The Shaws started Addington’s The Pedal Pusher gastropub in 2012 and Rolleston’s The Pedal Pusher in 2017.

They also owned central city café, Therapy and have previously both worked on cruise ships.

Wayne says he is excited about the menu that Universo will offer, which is reminiscent of the food he prepared while working on luxury yachts.

Madlen says she is looking forward to being “front of house”, making sure Universo customers enjoy their food and the experience.

Retaining most of the staff, including head chef Mark Wilson, it’s business as usual at Universo however, Madlen says there are a few exciting new things happening – including the introduction of a brunch service and quick lunch menu.

“We will now open at 9am, seven days a week, so that customers can enjoy our new breakfast menu.

“We will also be introducing live music during weekends and offering cabinet food, so that you can buy a sandwich or salad to go.”

Madlen says they will be keeping a few of the restaurant’s signature dishes like the Yorkshire Pudding and Lamb Shoulder dishes, but are also introducing more fresh, seasonal produce from the Canterbury region.

“Visitors want to taste locally sourced produce when they come to Canterbury and that’s what we will give them.”

In the next few months, Madlen and Wayne will be focusing on building up their staff and attracting customers back.

“This restaurant is only a year old and was very successful until just a short time ago. We want to restore that quickly and get on with growing a fantastic destination for Christchurch locals and visitors,” Madlen says.

Universo is located beside the Christchurch Art Gallery and has the support of the Christchurch City Council.

Mary Richardson, Christchurch City Council’s General Manager Citizens and Community says, “Universo has become an important part of the gallery experience. We’re excited to see this continue under Madlen and Wayne’s ownership, as they respond to the needs of our daily gallerygoers.

“They bring with them a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry and will complement what our gallery has to offer.”

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Chantelle Quinn, owner and chef of Ashburton-based Twentyfour Catering Company bubbles with excitement when she talks about events such as the one she and her team catered for on October 13. “We simply love weddings and special events.”

t was a local fundraiser for the Maia Health Foundation – a four-course dinner for 200 guests. A major part of our company philosophy is helping charitable organisations with their work,” she says.

“The Maia Health Foundation is one such charity and Ronald McDonald House is another. Events are also a marvellous way of showcasing what we do.”

The menu for the event was indeed a showcase of superbly designed and prepared dishes made from beautiful local ingredients, much of it donated by the community’s hunters and gatherers – from crayfish and paua to blue cod and fresh seasonal vegetables.

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Indulgence. At the centre of it all was our Twentyfour Catering Co’s signature dish – 21 day aged Canterbury fillet of beef with Cafe de Paris butter and shiraz jus paired with spring carrots glazed with honey and topped with toasted almonds.”

Chantelle explains that she designs all the menus and dishes for the events they have been asked to cater.

“I am the first point of contact for a client and each menu is individual to that client and to the particular type of event. We are not a ‘tick the box’ catering company. Rather we take real pride in adding special personal touches to an event.

“For us it’s not only about delivering delicious food, but also ensuring that the

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“We have catered for weddings from Akaroa to Wanaka, from Auckland to the Catlins. No location is too much of a challenge for us. Our mantra is ‘have kit; can travel’ – and we love being on the road. It’s amazing what you can do on a barbeque in the back yard!

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The only way to dine this summer is alfresco so why not turn your outdoor area into a vibrant hub for family and friends to gather?

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utdoor spaces should really be thought of as an extension of your living room and that definitely applies to entertaining.

Furnishings should be as comfortable and attractive as interior furnishings to really maximise the indoor/ outdoor flow.

Garden furniture has come a long way from cheap, plastic, flimsy furniture and the options to create the ultimate outdoor setting are extensive.

If you’re thinking of buying new

furniture first consider the look you want to achieve. With the wide variety of styles available, consider choosing a style that harmonises with the architectural design of your home.

Comfort is important, so shop where you can see the furniture on display. Sit in the chairs, relax in the lounges and check the height of tables to make sure they’re functional.

Lastly, construction quality is important and you should buy from a reputable manufacturer willing to back products.

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Our already huge range of house plan designs is growing, meaning you have even more choice.

Simply choose a plan and go with it, or use one as a starting point and customise it to suit. The choice is yours.

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Irrigation for your garden Summer and watering go hand in hand and, as temperatures heat up, watering in the right spot at the right time is essential. Here are some simple tips for keeping on top of the watering this summer.

When and where: The best practice is to water early in the morning or late afternoon; it is not recommended to water late at night as fluctuating temperatures can cause fungus to breed. Watering in the morning, or around 4pm also ensures you won’t lose this precious resource to evaporation. Concentrate watering evenly around the base of the plants roots rather than the foliage.

Mulch: Use mulch to help conserve moisture. In summer mulch blocks sunlight from reaching the soil and therefore helps keep the soil moist. Mulch is also important to help keep a consistent soil temperature, this is especially important with fruiting crops such as tomatoes.

Take the time: Use enough water to sufficiently reach the deeper roots of the plant. Water needs a moment to seep into the soil, so water each plant then, when the water has soaked in, water again.

Irrigation: Have you considered installing an efficient and easy automated irrigation system that will take the hassle out of watering the lawn and garden for years to come? With an irrigation system, you can rest easy in the knowledge that your garden will be getting the right amount of water at the right time of day. It’s the ideal for this time of year, with an irrigation system ensuring your garden will be watered correctly while you are away on summer holidays.

Get in the experts: With so much to consider, including the influence your water pressure will have on your irrigation system, getting the experts in can save a lot of time and stress.

The Oderings Landscaping team takes all the variables into consideration and can install a personalised system that meets the specific needs of your garden.

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How do you incorporate colour?

Painting neutral/white walls means there is plenty of scope to adapt with art and decor. In boys’ rooms l personally like primary colours, white, soft blues and contrast piping. For girls’ rooms, soft plush pink is very in at the moment.

Adding these colours through the duvet, throws and cushions means it can be changed as your child grows without much cost. If the child is high energy, add colours that are soft and calming, and vice versa.

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What are the most important things to consider when interior designing a child’s bedroom?

Layout, easy flow to the bed and around the room, ensuring there is enough storage for toys jewellery, sports gear, clothes etc, such as under the bed, a window seat, box shelving on the walls or an ottoman with lid.

You don’t need to spend a lot of money to have good storage; baskets, brightly painted shoe boxes, fabric-covered buckets with ribbons will help children clean up easily.

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Remembering that this is the only space in the house your child can actually call their own, it’s about making it suit; what they like, favourite colours and their hobbies.

The challenge is to design a space that will reflect their interests and personality but can grow with them through the years. Create some fun, such as a large pinboard for photos, certificates, artworks and fairy lights.

How can Armstrong Interiors help create your child’s room?

With our knowledge of wall colours, we can get this right first time. We also have a large range of fabrics and beautiful bed linens. We can also make drapes and cushions.

We design dedicated storage areas and can measure your area, design what you need, quote and get one of our specialised joinery companies to make and install for you, removing all the stress from beginning to end.

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Fleetwood Construction has just handed over one of the most stunning properties it has ever created, and the client is now enjoying the fruits of this talented team’s labour in the stunning Governors Bay.

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orking alongside Matt Gutsell, from Sheppard and Rout Architects, owners Sam and Charlotte Fleetwood are thrilled with the finished product and enjoyed the opportunity to create a `dream home’ for their clients.

For Sam, Charlotte and the team, making the building process as stress free as possible is key and putting their clients first has been integral to their success in the field.

Every day they strive to create

Christchurch’s most personalised home building experience, to the point they have decided they would experience their own processes for themselves.

Having recently purchased their ‘dream’ section, Sam and Charlotte are looking forward to working with an architect to create their forever home. They will use the same process as what they recommend, so they can experience exactly what they provide their own clients – a quality start to finish building journey.

Sam and Charlotte even plan to share

their experience through the design process and the build on social media, so that future clients can get a taste of what it is like. Keep an eye out Fleetwood Construction has built strong relationships with everyone they have dealt with, which is what has enabled them to make their clients’ journeys enjoyable and stress free.

So, when it comes to building your architectural dream home, make the journey with the team at Fleetwood Construction. Phone 0800 381 381 or visit www.fleetwoodconstruction.co.nz.

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We all know we’re supposed to ‘blankcanvas’ our homes before a ‘For-Sale’ sign gets within reach. So that means many of us will buy a ‘whited-out’ home.

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nce installed, life ramps up and we can get stuck in this white way of living… which is superb if that’s your chosen aesthetic.

But inspiration abounds on ways to live with hits of colour; even relatively dark backdrop tones. Take a look at the interiors of the swanky hotels of the world, and then at the insides of cute, rustic mountain cabins in remoter regions of the United States, Canada or

anywhere something indie has been artfully thrown together.

You’ll probably find they’re suffused with colour and texture. Also, you’ll notice they elicit an emotional response.

You just want to be there, soaking up the atmosphere, looking up at the stars, or out at the lake. These are enveloping, more voluptuous interiors. They cater to our basic needs for shelter and refuge; things might not match, but that’s part of the charm.

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e We’re returning to times where brownieorangey spice-colours, muddy greys, soft pinks, teals and olives are the comforting ones. Finally we’re allowing our surrounds to be warm and strong again. More often than not, it’s transporting us to times spent at Nana and Poppa’s bach, or great auntie Margaret’s place, where love and care were part of the feel-good equation.

Large-scale nostalgic floral prints are back, as are textural weaves not seen in force since the 1970s. Add in some velvet and furry-feeling rugs and cushions, and the welcome factor is in residence.

It’s not enough to merely tolerate your everyday surroundings. Homewares stores, even op-shops are full of treasures like coffee mugs or vases (or almost anything) in warm-toned, rose-tinted, lemon or apple-green items. This is part of life where gut responses equal style-guidance. If you find yourself adoring a purple and mustard fabric off-cut, buy it and turn it into a cushion. If you hate something toogeneric that currently lurks in your kitchen, someone else might love it, so give it away.

There’s no moral superiority to be grasped by holding onto unloved furnishings or table-mats. If your living spaces feel cold, it can just be a matter of adding a rich backdrop wallpaper, a riotous jar of flowers or sculptural stalks, and some turmeric-toned, tactile European pillows.

Yellow rather than white-toned lighting is a biggie too.

Once you’ve decided on your desired elements, the shopping fun begins. A domestic haven full of personality and charm will result.

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A positive way forward Architect Craig South suggests a new campaign promoting Christchurch’s spirit of exploration is a good fit with the city’s past and its current culture of innovation.

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hristchurch has come a long way since the earthquakes, but we have yet to attract enough people to the city to get it really humming.

Not everyone will agree on how this is to be done, but ChristchurchNZ has certainly front footed the challenge this month by launching a new promotional campaign. Called The Christchurch Story, it invites newcomers ‘to explore the opportunity’ available in the city.

A promotional video has been released, seeking to embed ‘exploration’ as a defining motif for Ōtautahi/ Christchurch throughout its history and into the future.

It is an inclusive approach that acknowledges shared Māori and European heritage, Antarctic connections, the women’s suffrage movement and a legacy of excellence in research and development.

As architects, we embrace this emphasis on exploration and welcome the campaign’s implicit support for innovative development. It’s an approach that will likely resonate particularly strongly for those involved in local cutting edge endeavours in engineering and IT. At the very least, ‘exploration’ is a word worth thinking about and acting on in our day to day lives.

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Of course, the broader hope is that this campaign will deliver a promotional punch that will plant this city squarely in front of potential investors, visitors, migrants and students. Let’s hope it finds a receptive audience, nationally and globally. If the forecasts are right, we really do have to come up with something bold to draw more people to Christchurch in order to plug a predicted workforce gap of 73,500 by 2031.

How we respond to this campaign, as individuals and within the local business community, will be important in helping to build future prosperity.

There is potential to unify the city’s predominantly small and medium-sized businesses behind this one marketing goal, (though no doubt the theme could be communicated in a myriad of different ways).

That’s what ChristchurchNZ will be hoping for, at any rate.

If it is to succeed, Christchurch City Council and ChristchurchNZ will need to keep this campaign at the forefront of their activities. A digital toolkit of photos, videos and information has been produced to help local businesses get on board, but more resourcing will likely be needed to drive the campaign forward in coming months. Growing this city will require more than just a slogan: it will take a long term commitment.

The Christchurch Story is like the city’s calling card: ‘here we are – come and explore with us’. We need to work together to push that invitation out beyond the city. For the ones who answer the call, what will they find? A liveable 21st century city, bursting with new ideas and new architecture, located close to mountains and sea. They will find a forwardthinking city, prepared to try concepts such as shared electric scooters and cycleways. They will find a city simultaneously incubating innovation and fostering community values. I’m sure they will also find a warm welcome.

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Newly Minted

By Melinda Collins

Each passing season brings with it the perfect opportunity to introduce a new aesthetic into the home and, although it seems somewhat cliché to defer to green tones when it comes to spring’s seasonal spruce-up, we can think of nothing cooler than mint to make our interiors sing.

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ccording to trend forecasting giant, World Global style Network (WGSN), this pastel shade of green, coined ‘neo mint’, will dominate the worlds of fashion and interiors in 2020.

Described by the institution as a gender-neutral colour with “an oxygenating, fresh tone that aligns science and technology with nature”, we think it’s just plain cool.

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2010, 2003 and 2005 all featured their own iterations of this happy hue, with Turquoise, Aqua Sky and Blue Turquoise respectively topping Pantone’s colour of the year.

Today we’re moving away from the duskier and more weathered shades, with mint offering a very fresh, light feel that is more than welcome in our abodes. We’ve tuned in our trend radars and looked out how to newly mint your home.

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The gold treatment: Mint green makes the perfect partnership with gold accents, with their yellow tones bringing some warmth to this cool shade.

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The bold and the beautiful: Why not go all out with a feature wall or a mint coloured fridge? After all, go big or go home, right?

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Start small: Maybe you aren’t ready to hope off the neutral bus quite yet?

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Because of this, it’s the store to frequent for those serious about cooking and meal quality. Using the right tools; cast iron, enamelware, or clayware makes meals deliciously successful.

Many home cooks may not realise the tender effects that flow from long slow cooking in a perfectly evenly heated vessel, for instance. Or the fact that top-quality knives make their users less prone to injuries, rather than the reverse.

The team at TFE is trained in all of the technical aspects of their globallysourced cookware, coffee-makers and appliances. They might even tell customers the temperature at which to cook certain dishes on their barbeques. Some of the pots and pans here are relative rarities, such as steamers with several tiers like multi-storey buildings.

Sandra says she personally doesn’t boil anything except potatoes; she prefers to

steam her vegetables, thereby retaining texture and nutrition. So the denser vegetables go into the lowest steamer, and the more watery, thinner veges into the top tier. Cooking like this is also elegantly simple… it’s literally a vertical stack, freeing up kitchen and element space.

All of those items which make meal preparation simple and ergonomic are bound to be somewhere in the Moorhouse TFE. Sandra says she supports local suppliers wherever possible. She points to a range of bread-or-cheeseboard-looking ‘lynchboards.’ These are beautifully finished, silken-looking chopping or presentation-boards made here in Canterbury. They’re produced from recycled native beech and rimu, in thicknesses you’d struggle to find anywhere – even in currently produced high-end furniture.

For those people keener on collating food, or in producing maximum-impact, minimum-effort meals, a visit to TFE will truly pay dividends. Not only is there gorgeous serve-ware and indie platters,

there’s also the sauces, preserves, and grinds. In other words, here are the finishing touches in which the interesting and the tangy collide. These are the perfect items to ‘salt away’ for presents, no pun intended. This is the place to find marmalade containing whisky, jam made with riesling and lemon thyme, or salt for fajitas with the perfect ‘kick’ to make a meal memorable.

Later on in the calendar, when it’s becoming ok to talk about impending Christmas, this is the shop to put all gift dilemmas to bed. There’s gold-coloured cutlery, silicone casserole carriers; children’s bake-ware and cookie-cutter sets, not to mention candlesticks, cake stands, serviettes; even old-school pottery biscuit-jars.

People who preserve lemons or any other fruit will find super-cool glass jars with different seal options here. Maybe TFE staff will even share their best-ever recipe into the bargain.

TFE is at 218 Moorhouse Ave and has ample customer parking. Visit www.tfe.co.nz, or phone 03 366 6912.

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With the ability to build any type of home across a wide range of budgets, you can get the house to meet your needs, from entry level to a designer home and everything in between.

The Jennian Homes process is designed with attention to detail in mind; a clear 11 step process that ensures you get the home of your dreams and know exactly what to expect every step of the way. So how does this all come together? Step one involves what you want your home

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Step two is time to gather your thoughts. You have your own login to get constant communication and pictures, ensuring you are up to play with any exciting updates on your building adventure.

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It’s time to tell Jennian about you. Your personal consultant is there to listen to your needs and aspirations on the journey to creating your dream home.

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Timeless Trinkets Situated in an old red brick mill building in Waikuku, Twine Antiques and Collectables has one of Canterbury’s finest selections of antique collectables and rarities.

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or owner Sandy Williams, Twine Antiques is a labour of love.

“My love of antiques was something I always had. When I moved back to New Zealand from Australia, the old twine mill in Waikuku inspired the name and has been the location for twine antiques for the last seven years,” Sandy says.

Whether you are after rare china, pottery, glass, metal ware, bottles, tools, vintage linen, kitchenware, jewellery, furniture, or even the odd LP or record, Sandy and Twine have it all.

“My philosophy has always been, why buy new when you can buy something second hand that has so much character and with so much waste in the world. It’s great that I can do my bit by providing people with an option to buy quality second hand goods at a reasonable price,” Sandy says.

Call Sandy on 03 312 2152 or visit them at 1473 Main North Road, Waikuku.

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Terrazzo may have finally knocked marble off its perennial popularity perch, as the forgotten flooring of the 1970s has returned to brighten up ceilings, entryways and everything in between.

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The four walls of our home have long provided a place of residence for artwork and accents, a fact that sees them dressed to impress.

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This isn’t intended as some obscure play on words. The ‘fifth wall’ is in fact, your ceiling and it’s a space which is increasingly being utilised to get our creative juices flowing. So why not aim high and get clever – either through paint, wallpaper or even a mural?

A little bit bold and a little bit in your face, decorating this space isn’t for the faint of heart, but if you are craving the ‘wow’ factor in your home, thenApothecary this mightcollection just be the Scullys Modern in ticket. After all, the sky really is thestore limit.and online at www. upthegardenpathhanmersprings.co.nz

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Comfort and value Stream live music to your shower, or control lighting and water pressure through a digital interface. There are LEDs that light up the toilet bowl for night use, or even LED light rings in bathroom sinks that glow red or blue to indicate water temperature.

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A FIRM FOOTHO In less than a decade, the Volkswagen Amarok has gained a firm foothold in one of this country’s most competitive segments, the ute.

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or 2018, VW has breathed new life into the Amarok with an updated V6 Highline and flagship Aventura. Miles Continental allowed me to compare both these models back to back to see how they stack up.

The 2018 Amarok V6 range starts at $69,990 for the base model, the Highline at $78,990 and the new Aventura at $89,990.

Getting up there yes, but there is certainly a lot of truck for your buck, especially when up to 3.5 tonnes of whatever can be towed to your heart’s content.

Under the bonnet lies the 3.0-litre TDi V6 juggernaut. Both Standard and Highline Amaroks make do with a hefty 165kW/550Nm, while the Aventura gets 190kW/580Nm, with 200kW available on over-boost. The Aventura will also reach the national limit in a mere 7.3 seconds too, making it the fastest and most powerful ute on sale in New Zealand. VW also claims 9.0L/100km (Highline) and 8.6L/100km (Aventura) respectively.

Features like dual zone climate control, auto driving lights and reversing camera come as standard on the entry model, while the Highline benefits from LED daytime running lights, parking sensors front and rear, sat nav, chrome highlights and leather trim.

The Aventura gets even more with shift

paddles, chrome side steps, 20-inch alloys, stop/start technology, sports bar and the option of the striking Ravenna Blue colour scheme as featured on my test car. The Amarok also is able to lug around more then a tonne of stuff courtesy of that sizeable rear deck.

Starting up with the conventional key (no keyless entry here), the V6 purrs very un-diesel like into life. Getting up to speed, the immense get-up-and-go of the V6 becomes all too real. Between 3500 and 4000 rpm, the extra 10kW overboost kicks in, making overtaking a breeze.

The eight-speed automatic box is simple and straight forward, offering slick changes from gear to gear. In the bends, the combination of VW’s 4MOTION four-wheeldrive system and ‘Servotronic’ steering, means the Aventura corners more car-like than you would initially expect. The only trade off is a slightly firmer ride.

Off the beaten track in off-road mode, the Amarok is also very capable. Climbing every mountain and fording every stream will soon become your forte.

In summary, for those wanting to make a statement, the new Aventura is the only way to go. However, I’d be more than happy with the V6 Highline. Either way, you still end up with one of the most rugged, yet refined utes on our roads today.

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motoring If you’ve had your eye on a sleek new Ferrari, or are in the market for an Aston Martin or a Porsche, Christchurch European can help make those dreams a reality.

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ounded in 2006, Christchurch European has built a nationwide reputation for providing the best range in late model and competitivelypriced luxury European motoring.

Offering one of New Zealand’s biggest selection of European vehicles, at any one time up to 200 vehicles will be on site for you to choose from. But, if it’s something particularly special you’re after, the experienced team can also source and import vehicles to order thanks to their access to Worldwide supply.

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Christchurch European Director Niki Mills says the range features unique, high-spec cars, that cover all brands and bases, including Land Rover/Range Rover, Jaguar, BMW, Audi and Maserati to name a few.

“We’re not aligned to any one brand, so we give people more choice and options in that respect,” he says.

Specialising in European vehicles to suit all budgets, finance and extended warranty packages are available. Many vehicles are also still covered under

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by VTNZ, detailed to a very high standard, and it also has its own specialist European vehicle mechanic and auto-electrician onsite.

Keep an eye on the company’s website, www.christchurcheuropean.co.nz, which is updated daily with exciting new additions to the shop floor.

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All models of the new A-Class are powered by a new selection of efficient petrol engines in conjunction with Mercedes’ proven seven speed DCT transmission. The A200 powered by the new M 282 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine which produces 120kW of power and 250Nm of torque. Combined fuel economy is just 5.7L per 100km.

The new A-Class gets a tonne of new kit as standard; new 18-inch aero alloy wheels, MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) multimedia system with widescreen cockpit made up of two 10inch infotainment screens, in conjunction with a touchscreen central display with the latest in satellite navigation. LED headlights with Adaptive High Beam Assist also come as standard.

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When Toyota invites you to the national launch of a new Corolla, it’s not an offer to refuse.

So, I found myself flying to Toyota New Zealand’s HQ in Palmerston North to be among the first to get acquainted with the newest edition of New Zealand’s favourite car.

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ore than 44 million Corollas have been built over 50 plus years and these days, one is sold somewhere in the world every 15 seconds.

In our neck of the woods, 25.6 percent of our national car fleet are Toyotas and close to 155,000 of those are Corollas.

On the first day of the national launch, we were given a tour of Toyota New Zealand’s parts warehouse. It is mindboggling to see all the Toyota parts and accessories packaged and ready for delivery to dealerships throughout the country. We also got to see the 2018 Corolla up close for the first time.

There are three spec levels on offer for the new Corolla; the entry point GX, mid-range SX and top end ZR, with the choice of petrol (GX, SX, ZR) or hybrid powertrains (GX, ZR). The range starts at $29,990 for the GX Petrol and tops out at $38,490 for the ZR Hybrid.

Styling wise, the new car has a lower and wider stance than before. Chiseled edges, a more rounded rear and steeply raked screen gives a more muscular presence, which in this writer’s opinion is a good thing. The GX and SX get 16-inch alloys, while the sportier looking ZR gets some very pretty 18s.

Inside, the Corolla exudes a new level of upmarket feel. A simplistic design contrasts to a clear and concise

infotainment system and buttock-hugging chairs, which on the ZR are leather and suede, are certainly very comfortable.

Head and leg-room are good too. Safety kit, including Lane Departure warning, Dynamic Radar Guided Cruise Control and Road Sign Assist, also adorn the new car.

The next day of the launch event, it was drive time. I started out in the range-topping ZR Hybrid. The 1.8 litre hybrid system, shared with the new Prius, (90kW) is the most economical in its class at 4.2l/100km while emitting 97g/km of C02.

The steering is a tad vague however, thanks to Toyota’s new TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) platform, the lower centre of gravity makes for a more planted feeling in the bends. The eightspeed Direct Shift CVT changes well and the ride is supple and refined.

Swapping over to the SX Petrol, I found the new 2.0-litre Direct Force fourcylinder engine to be quite perky and eager to go, making driving round the Wairarapa a real giggle. Power has gone up 21 percent to 125kW and torque up 15 percent to 200Nm. As far as first drive impressions go, the 2018 Corolla did not disappoint. Can’t wait to give both petrol and hybrid versions an in-depth evaluation on Canterbury roads real soon.

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HOSTED BY: Lee Broadbelt (House of Travel Consultant): “For me working in travel is like being in a lolly shop - it’s all good! India is one of my favourites. I’m captivated by the romantic Taj Mahal and the rich history of the Moguls. I get to share the highlights with you on this Golden Triangel and the unique West Bengal cruise journey”

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