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CONTENTS COVER STORY 36. RED HOT

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“Always remember that life is precious, you are precious and treat yourself accordingly.”

- Dr Libby Weaver

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e live in a world of self-help books, of Google diagnoses and of armchair psychology.

We’re constantly trying to be the best versions of ourselves and the highest bar often isn’t the expectations others set for us; it’s the expectations we set for ourselves.

As a goal-focused A-type personality, I love aiming high and the constant quest for advancement.

But where does that leave what we already have in our lives?

When speak to those who are dying about what they’re going to miss the most in the world, it’s never the pressure, the deadlines or even the success that comes from meeting all of the above. Instead it’s the simple things they say they will miss the most; the feeling you get when your significant other tells you they love you; the feeling of your child’s armsABC AUDITED wrapped tightly around your neck; your dog’s excitement when you walk in the door at the end of the day.

So if that’s what we’re going to miss, why not fill our lives with more of that? Don’t forget that happiness is a choice. It’s time to stop striving for ‘your best life’ and start striving for a good life.

AUDITED If you’re still in doubt, head along to see Dr Libby Weaver later this month, she’s likely to tell you, “You are enough, you have always been enough and you always will be enough”.

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Queen Like a

By Melinda Collins

Constance Hall has a lot of haters, but she also has a lot of lovers – 1.3 million on Facebook alone.

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fter the Australian blogger launched her Facebook page in late 2015, she has laid it all out bare – sex, body shape, the end of a marriage, the start of a new one and the challenges of raising a blended family of seven children.

But along the way she’s created an

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entire community of ‘Queens’; women who are fighting loneliness, sexism, postnatal depression and body issues, and she’s done it through love, kindness and humour.

We caught up with Constance ahead of her TEDxChristchurch talk on 25 August.

How excited are you to be heading to Christchurch for the TEDxChristchurch event in August?

There was some divine intervention that made TEDxChristchurch be the place I was asked to give this talk. New Zealand is my favourite place in the world. Never has a country embraced me like New Zealand has and when I visited Christchurch two years ago, my shows sold out and I was completely blown away by the crowd, almost like I had finally come home. I couldn’t be more excited to share this experience with Christchurch, it’s a new experience for me and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervously pushing the boundaries of what I’m comfortable with, which makes me happy I’ll have such friendly faces in the crowd to keep me on track.

What are you going to be talking about?

I’ll be talking about my experiences with my blog and life taking off in public and how quickly that was followed by online bullying, how that has affected me and what I think we can all do to make a difference to the bully culture we live in online.

You have developed a global following by empowering women with your messages about self-love and supporting other women. Why do these messages resonate so strongly with you?

The messages of self-love and women supporting women resonate so deeply with me because at a point in my life I realised how lonely I was, I saw an invisible barrier between me and the women I met, and I realised that when that barrier was broken down I was completely fulfilled and at my happiest.

I realised that in order to get there with each other, we needed to love ourselves.

Lack of confidence as women was what made us competitive, which was making us lonely. Once I came to this place, I wanted to share the message as far and wide as I could to bring about a sisterhood and village that I knew we could all thrive in. Or maybe I just wanted a job that included a f**k load of girls’ nights and drunken 3am conversations in the toilets like, “No you’re prettier… I’ve always had a girl crush on you!” That’s where the magic happens.

What have been some of your most powerful posts in terms of engagement?

I think the biggest post I wrote was about communicating with our kids, how we need

to stop thinking we failed if our toddlers are whinging, teens are complaining and kids are fighting. It’s the quiet kids, it’s the kids who are trying to disappear, not communicating and locking themselves in their rooms, that we need to worry about.

A child therapist explained to me that it’s not so much about how the kids are communicating with you but the fact that they are that’s important. And it resonated because so many women think we are doing a bad job if our house is chaotic, or our kids just screamed “I hate my life!” But that’s all normal stuff and we need to be a bit easier on ourselves. Keep an eye out for kids that aren’t communicating at all; they are bigger warning signs than a toddler throwing a tantrum.

Really we all just need someone to tell us that we are doing OK. The blogs that remind people that they are doing OK, that there is a bigger picture, that everything is going to be just fine, are the ones that do well.

So much of the internet is designed to make mums and women scared; “If you don’t buy this you are screwing up your kids,” or “If you don’t do this your husband will cheat”. We leave the internet feeling like crap. People leave my page thinking….. it’s gonna be OK and even if it’s not, Con’s definitely got it worse!

How does it feel to be making such a positive difference to women throughout the world?

You never sit back and say, “Wow, look what I’ve done”, you just sit back and say “Wow, what else can I do?” It’s terrible but it’s the way we are designed. I wish I spent more time enjoying my accomplishments and taking the things women say to me on board and less time pressuring myself to do more, but I think that’s just the way the human brain is designed.

It seems these days that people – particularly women – can’t do anything right. Why is it so important that we stop this culture of ‘mummy shaming’?

I think mum shaming has peaked and it is dying; I hope so anyway. Women don’t really judge other women; they judge themselves and it makes them pretend to judge other women as a way of deflecting their self-doubt. My mantra: “When you can love you, you can love me”.

What do the next 12 months have in store for you?

Who the hell knows? Life is crazy. I want to open a shop for my clothing label, but I also want to give away everything I own, buy a bus, teach the kids what our country really looks like while I vlog my life to the world.

There is always the option of nothing. The ocean calls, it calls every day and that might just be enough.

To find out more about TEDxChristchurch, check out page 26.

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You’ve had a pretty massive year, how is everything going?

Everything has finally settled into a beautiful space. It took a while to adjust to life in Sydney for Dancing with The Stars, I missed my kids and don’t love the media world, then even coming home took some adjusting too, back to a world of forest and ocean and piles of washing. But now, the sun is out and I feel extremely happy.

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FROM DELINQUENT TO DOCTOR

By Melinda Collins

Paul Wood was imprisoned long before he set foot in Paremoremo Prison; locked up in a mindset that would plot the map that got him there. “Anyone looking at me in my teenage years might have muttered to themselves that I was heading for prison. They were wrong only in the sense that I was already there,” he says.

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wenty-four years ago, Paul committed the ultimate crime, but he’s spent the intervening years working hard to both understand and harness the demons that set him on the path that would get him here. Paul earnt his place in the prison system, but he also earnt his way out. Along the way he also earnt himself the initials ‘Dr’ that he can now wear proudly in front of his name.

Paul Wood was the first person in New Zealand to progress through undergraduate studies to attain a bachelor’s and master’s degree while in prison and was the first person to begin a doctorate while still incarcerated.

He wears many more hats than that. Paul Wood is a Doctor of Psychology, a motivational speaker, leadership and personal

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development specialist, media personality, loving husband and father. It is perhaps his journey that makes him so good at wearing them; a journey he has captured in How to escape from prison; the remarkable story of how one man defied the odds’.

While the book catalogues his way into prison, his journey through the system and his exit out the other end, perhaps most importantly, it focuses on helping others break out of their own prisons. Because, while Paul was physically incarcerated, he came to realise that most of the people he was inside with – and many on the outside who think they are ‘free’ – are in fact locked up in mindsets that prevent them from living full, authentic lives. “They are imprisoned by their beliefs about

I didn’t know what I’m doing now was something you could do; the key thing is going, ‘what’s a small thing that I can do now?’ There are steps backwards, sideways; it’s about continuing that momentum with those small steps.”

While the take-away of the book is going to look different for everyone, he would like to see it help people to be more accepting of failure, to recognise it as an opportunity. “Failure is a key ingredient of growth,” he says.

“If you’re not experiencing failure occasionally, you’re not striving to fulfil your potential; you’re playing it safe and not exposing yourself to opportunities and risk.

“Struggle is normal; life is challenging; that’s not an indictment against us, that’s how we learn and grow. We make the mistake of thinking our job is to be ‘good’ at things – being a parent, a manager, an employee. If you can re-conceptualise the key deliverable, the key success factor as getting ‘better’, not being ‘good’, then you’ll realise failure is an opportunity to get there.”

If you keep focusing on the end point, it can be so overwhelming that you never get started, he says.

“We’re all familiar with the quote ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’, but the full quote is actually ‘but they were laying bricks every hour’. It’s about focusing on small steps that make big steps over time.

“It’s one of the rich ironies of my life’s journey that I had to go to prison to learn how to be free,” Paul says.

“Your freedom is there for the taking, all you need to do is fight for it.”

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their limitations, about who they are supposed to be and what they are or aren’t supposed to feel,” Paul says.

“That’s as much of a waste of human potential as anything the criminal justice system has to offer.”

The reason he’s so effective at convincing people that adversity can be the catalyst of growth and that transformational change is achievable? Because he’s living proof of just what is possible, no matter the size of the mountain that needs to be conquered. So is there ever a mountain too high the climb?

“I think the potential to change your life is always with you, but it requires you to take ownership and to start taking the steps required to make that change,” he says.

“You can’t reach your potential without support, but taking small steps every day, there’s always a path back.”

The first of those steps, is taking ownership. It’s a crucial step in reparation, recognising that your decision paved the way for your journey, Paul says. It requires “bravery and commitment, but there’s no more empowered position you could take in life”.

While we like to have a narrative; a ‘lightbulb’ moment where suddenly we’re on the right path and it’s smooth sailing here on in, Paul says real change is an incremental process and it’s about putting one foot ahead of the other every single day.

“You just need to start taking the right steps with no idea where they will lead you. You don’t need to know the destination in order to land somewhere great. I wasn’t familiar with the life I’ve got now;

Walking the talk

By Tracey Edwardes

Walking the talk and making changes one step at a time is Sara Templeton’s lifestyle for herself and family, the city she loves – and the planet.

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fter her role as Hagley Ferrymead Community Board Chairwoman, Sara was voted in as Councillor for the Heathcote Ward in 2016. Her new position was very motivating. “I was now in a job that I can really help make a difference in the wider community,” she says.

“I didn’t like the idea of puffing my way to work on a regular bike, but believed in the cycleways’ potential to cut emissions, so did some research and bought an e-bike. By car it’s 20 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic, but on my bike it’s 24 minutes every day.”

The e-bike gave some base fitness and adding in a little jogging led to her entering the 10km section of the Christchurch Marathon in 2017. Sara went from an overweight middle-aged mum with three to the healthiest she’s been in decades.

This January, Sara sold her own vehicle and now mainly cycles, busses or occasionally uses Yoogo Share – a shared 100 percent electric car fleet. “If we all didn’t use our cars for just

one workday each week, it would bring Christchurch’s daily traffic numbers down by 20 percent.”

Taking her coffee KeepCup everywhere, she has only used six takeaway cups since being elected – and they’re drinks others have bought her. The Templeton family haven’t used plastic shopping bags for a decade – only cloth, mainly ones she makes. She uses solid-bar shampoos to omit plastic bottles, eats less meat, and buys organic where possible.

“Transitions are never easy when it comes to social movements and large-scale change,” she says.

“For example, the Suffragette movement took three petitions before victory. We tend to over estimate what we can achieve in a year and underestimate what we achieve in a generation.”

Now it’s on to the next personal goal. Sara made a pact to buy no more clothing for a year. “On average, an item of clothing only gets worn seven times. It has made me look into my wardrobe to find a few things I had forgotten about!

“My floral blazer from the

Woolston Sallies and my Jane Daniels jacket from Time and Time Again in Sumner still get complements. We’re far more critical of ourselves than others are. No one really cares how often we re-wear something.

People may have noticed her necklace from social enterprise Bead and Proceed. Each coloured wooden bead represents one of 17 United Nations sustainable development goals. Sara chose five that represent what mostly matters to her – good health and wellbeing, gender equality, sustainable cities and communities, climate action, and peace, justice and strong institutions.

The Coastal Pathway is where Sara recharges. She says the clear space on the wide, well-lit walk is so good for the brain. It’s here, or while cycling, that she now does her thinking, planning, and practising Te Reo. “It’s the small things we do every day. It’s not all or nothing – it’s just making a change. And we don’t need to be perfect at everything.”

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competitive sprinter, the 34-yearold holds the title of New Zealand’s fastest mum, with three children under 10 in tow.

The surprising twist on her inspiring journey is that just over two years ago she was overweight, unfit and struggling with depression. She is now training to represent New Zealand in the Oceania Masters Athletics next month, with four other mum sprinters.

Then it’s off to the World Masters Athletics Championships in Toronto next August.

At high school, Middleton Grange, Helena felt like an ugly duckling even though she was an all-rounder academically, also winning a fashion competition. However, her stand-out talent was that she was fast. “But that was the reason others didn’t want to pair up with me at PE. The message

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I gave myself was that no one would want to be my friend, as nobody likes that kid who beats everyone,” she says.

“I then massively regretted giving up athletics. I couldn’t even watch the Commonwealth Games on TV. There was also a high financial cost of competing, so I didn’t follow through.”

Debilitating depression clouded her twenties, including post-natal depression and bulimia. Bringing up terrified children during the earthquakes also added stress.

She underwent three surgeries for endometriosis, and an earlier back injury still requires weekly physiotherapy. She also has mild hip dysplasia to boot.

“But one day I realised that only person who is going to make my life better is me. I decided I needed to get moving again.”

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Helena Dinnissen is testimony that if you’re born to do something, you can get over life’s hurdles, bounce right back – and take off.

downs a protein shake for lunch. “But I make sure I have a massive bowl of greens with dinner. I eat with the family and healthier during the week, and more relaxed in the weekend. I’m a massive foodie, I love cream in my coffee – and I eat cake!”

She bakes and decorates exquisite cakes for her children’s birthdays.

Seemingly always on the run on and off the track, Helena’s creativity is yet another strength.

Running her own business for over a decade, to enable her to work from home, the busy mum has a business which fundraises for charities by transforming school children’s drawings into necklaces and key chains.

As part of her own fundraising for both events – the world champs cost a hefty $40,000 – she’s working towards sponsorship.

Helena’s positivity and inspiration is infectious, and is why she enjoys public speaking, having engaged with an audience of hundreds in the past.“I’m very keen to offer inspiring talks for businesses,” she says.

Helena acknowledges that even with all the highs and lows, it is the overall balance that grounds the bubbly, bouncy athlete in her race to succeed.

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With only 14 weeks to train, she ran the 21km Christchurch Marathon – just after her youngest turned one – having barely run more than 5km in her life. However, the event also included a 100m race, in which Helena competed exceptionally well against much younger women in their 20s.

“Strangely enough I find jogging exhausting. Very few people are built to sprint. I was built to sprint and jump – I’m really bouncy.”

Completely hooked, she then enlisted the help of coach Andrew MacLennan of GFS (Get Fast and Strong) who has helped other top athletes with their careers.

After the Oceania Masters, she will compete at the World Masters in the sprints, hurdles and jumps, plus the heptathlon, 200m, 800m, hurdles, high jump, long jump, shot put and even the javelin, which she is now learning. Beating some national records as well as bringing back gold medals – plural – is Helena’s goal!

Weight training, running and technical training each twice a week, every week, are all important. “There can be an impact of up to five times your body weight as your feet hit the ground.”

Her husband Adrian, Facilities Manager for Life Church and its La Vida Conference & Community Centre, fully encourages her dream. “My half marathon running friend Julianne is also an awesome supportive friend from my church community.”

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Close to 400 patients were seen at the Charity Hospital last year and this is expected to grow to 600 in the coming year as awareness about the hospital’s services increases. These investigations are extremely important as rectal bleeding is one of the main symptoms of bowel cancer, which is a common cause of cancer deaths in New Zealand, claiming 1200 lives per year.

Some patients were found to have the early stages of cancer which would otherwise not have been detected.

Patients with rectal bleeding aged under

50 years old are not seen by the Canterbury District Health Board.

“While older patients do make up the majority of colorectal cancer patients, international and recent New Zealand research shows clearly that an increasing number of men and women under 50 are being diagnosed with these cancers and that these patients require more timely investigation,” says Christchurch colorectal surgeon and Charity Hospital Trustee, Professor Frank Frizelle.

The busy endoscopy service is almost completely staffed by volunteers, including surgeon Ian Bradford (pictured right).

To be eligible, patients require a referral from their GP.

SURGEONS VOLUNTEER AT HOSPITAL Urologist Frank Kueppers is the latest surgeon at the Charity Hospital performing vasectomies. Frank says it is sad that Canterbury needs a charity hospital and that so many needy patients do not even make the waiting list in the public health system.

“The Charity Hospital is a fantastic set-up, very professional and it’s great being able to help these people who otherwise wouldn’t be seen.”

Frank is a urologist at Christchurch Hospital, a consultant at Urology Associates and trains surgeons at the Fiji School of Medicine in Suva. He also keeps busy as a Clinical Senior Lecturer at University of Otago, Christchurch and a trustee of Canterbury Urology Research Trust.

The hospital has a team of 300 volunteer surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, reception and support staff but always needs more people to share their caring expertise.

To gift your skills and become a volunteer, visit the hospital website, www.charityhospital.org.nz or email reception@charityhospital.org.nz.

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Sue and Phil Bagshaw have been appointed as Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

BAGSHAWS HELP CANTABRIANS The Bagshaws are well-known within New Zealand and overseas. Both Phil and Sue are a force to be reckoned with, spending many hours helping Cantabrians in need by establishing the Canterbury Charity Hospital and the Youth Health Hub. Dr Sue Bagshaw was recently made a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit as a well-known youth health advocate. Providing young people with doctor’s appointments, counselling and addiction support services all under one roof has gained traction throughout the country.

After several different locations within the central city, Sue’s dream is to raise $10 million to establish a permanent Youth Health Hub on land in Salisbury Street.

Both Sue and Phil Bagshaw have been appointed as Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit; Sue in 2002 and Phil this year.

Phil, Sue and their colleagues established the Canterbury Charity Hospital Trust in 2004 in Harewood Road, Bishopdale, providing free day surgery to people who have been turned down by the public health system.

The hospital has expanded to include three buildings - a day surgery, endoscopy unit and oral surgery - offering a range of services to Cantabrians in need. Phil still operates as a volunteer each week and is chairman of the Trust, while Sue is a trustee.

Gala

Christmas work functions can typically be stressful to organise but the Charity Hospital’s annual fundraising event on Friday 29 November at the Air Force Museum is the perfect solution.

“Colleagues, staff or clients will enjoy a night to remember and it can also be a night off for the person who usually has to organise their company’s function, saving them all the hassle and time,” says Rosie Graham, Fundraising Co-ordinator at the Charity Hospital.

“The Gala is always hugely popular, attracting a range of local Christchurch business people, medical professionals, lawyers and the media.

“Many of our guests have attended the Gala every year and always have a great night out. The Air Force Museum is an awesome venue.”

Tables for 10 guests cost $1700 (or $170 per guest) including a three-course plated dinner, beverages, dancing and an amazing selection of auction items.

Tickets can be purchased from the front page of the Charity Hospital’s website www.charityhospital.org.nz.

For more information about this year’s Christmas Gala, or to donate an auction item, please email rosie@charityhospital.org.nz.

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It’s a powerful story for someone who never expected to amount to much – “best case scenario, join the army or play rugby league” – and, while others speak of music as being their saviour, for Adam, it really was. “When I was a kid my dad did this thing where basically stolen things would end up in our house on their way to other places.

So you’d always have an extra TV or something showing up and one day they put a stereo in my room.

“My dad gave me some records and showed me how to use it and I just fell in love with records. That was it for me man; there was really nothing else.

“I never thought I would play music or could play music; I just loved music.”

But it turns out he can play music; how else do you explain being able to live off music “for maybe 14 of the last 15 years, maybe even a bit longer”.

“I basically decided a long time ago that I just wasn’t going to do anything else, no matter what, and just see what would happen,” Adam explains. “But every day I wake up and still don’t have to go to a day job, so that’s a good thing.”

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He’s thankful for the worlds music has opened up to him – both literally and figuratively. He’s thankful too that the band has helped him build a family; “most specifically Jess, Shanks, Jono, Hopley and everyone involved.

“If it does all end tomorrow I can say well at least that happened and that’s a really nice thing.”

That family – The Eastern – is “a string band that roars like a punk band, that swings like a gospel band, that drinks like a country band, that

works like a bar band, that hopes like folk singers, and sings love songs like union songs, and writes union songs like love songs, and wants to slow dance and stand on tables, all at the same time”.

He works at his craft every day. “I’m happy to get a song when it shows up, I just hang out and wait for them to come and I found the more you work on it, the more they show up; they just want to make sure you’re worth it.”

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Daredevil in Disguise Scout is a typically energetic four-month-old Jack Russell Terrier who loves being involved with everything that is going on. One morning recently, Scout was a little too close to the action when a wooden pallet fell on her. When the team at Wigram Vet examined Scout, it was not immediately obvious what injury had occurred, but she was lame on her left hind leg.

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fter sedation and x-rays, a distal femoral epiphyseal fracture with approximately 35 degrees of displacement was identified for poor Scout. This injury is essentially a fracture at the growing zone (epiphysis) of the femur, at the end of her femur close to the knee, Veterinarian Geoff Mehrtens says.

“Although outwardly the limb looks relatively normal, such

a fracture would have serious effects on her limb as she grows if it was allowed to heal in the abnormal position.”

Geoff says surgery was the best option and Scout’s physically active family wanted the best possible outcome for her; she is after all, an important member of the family ski team.

“It is a tricky surgery where we essentially must balance the

distal knob of bone that forms the knee back on to the shaft of the femur with two semiparallel metal pins. The postoperative phase is particularly important with these injuries.

We must balance the need for confinement because the fracture repair has substantial stresses, with the need for maintaining function, movement and muscle strength. Due to the

fracture being so close to the stifle joint, discomfort and lack of use can lead to muscle wasting and decreased mobility of the joint.”

Wigram Vets started Scout on a programme of physical therapy soon after surgery, managed by their canine rehab guru Kate Donald. This involved massage, range-of-motion exercises and some sessions in the hydrotherapy treadmill. The implanted pins were removed at an early stage to enhance the recovery of the joint.

“Scout is a model patient and has made an amazing recovery from a potentially crippling injury, because of the holistic integrated repair strategy she has received,” Geoff says.

“However, she has not modified her daredevil behaviour and will, I am sure, continue to support Wigram Vet in the future!”

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Capturing Southern Beauty The beauty of the South Island landscape has been captured by one of the country’s leading watercolourists, Bernadette Parsons, in a new exhibition at Geraldine’s McAtamney Gallery this month.

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he gallery’s new premises on Geraldine’s main street (40a Talbot Street) is playing the prestigious host to the exhibition, entitled Haast, which features 12 paintings, mostly painted on location in the Haast

Pass area, evoking the solitude and serenity found in the mountains, bush and coast.

The Waikato-based artist often makes her way to our southern spot, drawing inspiration from the beauty of the landscapes.

She started painting more than 20 years ago, moved by watching a watercolourist work, and clearly demonstrates a deep connection with the landscapes she turns her talented hand to. “Watercolour allows me to interpret the landscape, to find what is unique,” she says.

“This is the main thing in any painting. I also love watercolour’s spontaneity: it can be strong and wilful, yet there’s a transparency and softness too.”

While working as a practice nurse and raising four children, Bernadette immersed herself in art, every chance she could, seeing as many international tutors as she could. “I love landscapes, in particular trees, as a couple we’ve got a business growing trees, but a lot of it comes down to how you ‘see’ a landscape,” Bernadette explains.

“Artists all have their own unique way of seeing a landscape.”

Today, Bernadette has

numerous awards under her artistic belt, including the Best Watercolour in Show at the Easter Show and the award for Most Successful Artist in Show. Her work also features in the books ‘New Zealand in Watercolour’ and ‘Impressions of New Zealand’ by Denis Robinson.

Gallery Director Carolyn McAtamney says Bernadette is one of the country’s leading watercolourists and the proof is in the finished product. “Her ability to capture the moments of stillness and peace we feel in the natural world is breathtaking.

Bernadette has mastered the loose brushstroke in a way that is second to none and has a style that New Zealanders adore.”

Find the gallery at 40a Talbot Street, Geraldine, opposite the Village Inn. For more information, phone 027 305 3000 or visit www.mcatamneygallery.co.nz.

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Expl��e Akaroa

Spying the land through their portholes last century, French colonisers set their hearts on Akaroa and it’s not hard to see why. To this day, beauty, adventure and hospitality are at the heart of this quaint coastal village.

Located on the south-east side of the deep, sheltered Akaroa Harbour, the charming township of Akaroa has a special point of difference – it was the only French settlement in New Zealand.

That’s not where beauty ends.

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food, there is something for everyone in this seaside hotspot.

Explore some of the best fish and chips in the South Island, take a cruise and see the marine wildlife or peruse the waterfront stores to your heart’s content.

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SAVE THE DATE AKAROA ON THE BEACH

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We’re all familiar with the idea that we don’t check out our own backyards, romanticising instead the unfamiliar, the great global journeys, the far flung countries, but right next door to Christchurch, our geographical neighbour offers everything you could possibly hope for in a destination.

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hether investing in a day trip or something a little more substantial, a journey around the beautiful Akaroa and Banks Peninsula will reward you with picturesque vistas at every turn, a thriving artisan culture and a marine environment teaming with wildlife. It’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in the alluring French character of the Akaroa township – a seaside retreat just 90 minutes from the city.

Packed with charm, the nods to its history as a French settlement are everywhere, with pretty French-named streets, lined with historic cottages cloaked in roses.

While away the hours browsing boutique shops and craft galleries, and stop for a pick-

me-up of fine local food and wine at a café or restaurant overlooking the shimmering waters of Akaroa Harbour.

Relaxation doesn’t get much better than this!

This charming township has all the makings for the perfect romantic getaway. Take your pick from a swath of luxurious accommodation options, enjoy a long lunch or lingering dinner at a cosy café or restaurant and stroll hand in hand through the town’s enchanting streets and shops.

So make sure you get a local’s take on what to see and do here. And factor in a few days to enjoy this charming peninsula getaway – it’s much more than a day trip destination, so start planning your weekend getaway today.

We have three Akaroa waterfront apartments in a tranquil setting, each with spectacular views of Akaroa harbour. Walk from your apartment accommodation to Akaroa village along the waterfront.

Each waterfront apartment is self contained and ideal for family holidays, honeymoon and weddings accomodation, or a romantic weekend getaway.

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THE GIANT’S HOUSE ‘The Happiest Garden on Earth’ Nestled in the romantically secluded and quiet waterfront hills only a few minutes walk away from the centre of historic Akaroa, the Giants House is a grand and elegant two-storey B&B house and unique garden, lovingly restored and created by owner and resident artist, Josie Martin. original artworks, terraced gardens with sculptures and mosaics and 6 Stars for Garden of International Significance www.thegiantshouse.co.nz

BLUE PEARL GALLERY ‘Brighten up your winter’s day with a Blue Pearl grown in Akaroa Harbour and handcrafted in our Gallery on the Main Wharf.

Sterling silver and 18ct gold options available to suit all tastes and occasions.

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TEDxChristchurch Turns Ten!

Sparking deep discussion and connection since 2010, TEDxChristchurch is celebrating double digits this year with a milestone event that’s bigger and better than ever before – TEDxChristchurch 2019: Tūrangawaewae.

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or the first time, the TEDxYouth@Christchurch has teamed up with TEDxChristchurch to bring an entire weekend (24-25 August) of TEDx celebrations to the city of Ōtautahi.

The two teams have joined Cultural Partner Matapopore Charitable Trust to develop their most inclusive theme ever: Tūrangawaewae –

meaning ‘a place to stand’ or ‘place of belonging’. “For nine years, we have opened every TEDxChristchurch with a mihi, delivered by mana whenua, to acknowledge and show our respect to the traditional people of this land,” TEDxChristchurch licensee and curator Kaila Colbin says. “Now, for our tenth edition of TEDxChristchurch, we are honoured to progress

our journey towards bicultural practice, by partnering with Matapopore to integrate tikanga Māori into the heart of our event.”

For the first time, our spectacular Christchurch Town Hall will set the scene for the two inspirational events. Both will feature activations from HIT Lab NZ, interactive art installations, a pop-up Scorpio

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Books bookstore and branded merchandise (for the first time!).

Day 1, Saturday 24 August, will be brought to us by the TEDxYouth@Christchurch team, who have been carefully curating a collection of around 12 speakers/performers for a half day event of ‘ideas worth spreading’ at the James Hay Theatre. Specifically produced for under 25s, by under 25s, TedxYouth@Christchurch will hear inspiring speeches from the likes of talented comedian and poet Ray Shipley; young entrepreneur and Crimson Education co-founder Jamie Beaton; and orator Takunda Muzondiwa, whose recent speech at the 2019 Race Unity Speech Awards made global headlines.

Day 2, Sunday 25 August, will see around 1700 TEDxChristchurch fans gather for a full day event in the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium to watch 20 speakers share thought-provoking and challenging stories and ideas.

Amongst the star-studded lineup of speakers is Matt Brown, world-renowned barber of Christchurch’s My Fathers Barbers; out-there social media sensation Constance Hall; American civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson; and scientist and biochemist Dr Sarah Kessans (who’s currently figuring out what we’d eat on Mars!).

With our very own Jack Tame as the events’ master of ceremonies, TEDxChristchurch 2019: Tūrangawaewae is undoubtedly shaping up to be the city’s event of the year. For more information and tickets to either event, visit www. tedxchristchurch.com or www. tedxyouthchristchurch.com.

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In the city

Happy birthday Hilton!

There are some fantastic hotels in the Garden City – The George with its Pescatore and 50 Bistro, Rendezvous with its height, the Heritage Christchurch with OGB, Distinction Christchurch Hotel with Gumption Restaurant & Bar and Chateau on the Park – Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton with its history.

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was at the Hilton recently, reminiscing about an interview I did with the late great Jon Gadsby. He had reflected on the Chateau’s glorious past and we both shared stories of mischief and mayhem.

This year Hilton is celebrating 100 years

of history as the world’s first hotel chain.

Hilton’s legacy began on 31 May 1919, when New Mexico-born Conrad Hilton travelled to Texas with plans to buy a bank. While that deal fell through, Hilton’s pioneering spirit did not falter – he instead bought the

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hotel where he had been staying. Through the times, good and bad, Conrad continued adding new hotels to his collection, becoming the first hotelier to appear on the cover of TIME magazine.

Soon, Hilton hotels would circle the globe, introducing and popularising innovations that in many ways created the modern hospitality industry. This includes now customary amenities such as room service, a central reservation system, airport hotels and the much-loved mini bar.

We’ve lost so much built heritage in Christchurch, so it’s nice to reflect on the history we do have.

I’m sure Chateau on the Park – Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton has a few more good stories in her yet. Happy birthday Hilton!

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in the city Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Finance Operations Manager Giles Beal (L) and Ricoh NZ Senior Account Manager Jason Carter

Make meetings interactive The late Karl Lagerfeld said “I don’t do meetings,” but then of course he didn’t have a bespoke meeting room solution complete with a state-of-theart Interactive Whiteboard created for him by Ricoh New Zealand.

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n a thriving business, meetings have to happen and Ricoh knows how to maximise productivity through design and technology. Every meeting room is different and every company is different, so Ricoh’s solutions are tailored to ensure that technology, room size, rate of usage, natural and artificial light, acoustics and table size dovetail for best efficiency and enjoyment.

Ricoh’s core product is the amazing Interactive Whiteboard. To see it in action is to realise you need it and once installed, you’ll wonder how the business functioned without it. Picture an iPad in table-top size that also functions as a whiteboard you can write on with your finger.

Then picture the whiteboard

function overlaying the data, plans or images on your screen, enabling you to alter, design, highlight and rearrange with a fingertip. You can save work straight to your computer, print and email instantly from the screen, video call and conference meeting rooms all over the country – it is easy and instinctive to use.

The applications for the Interactive Whiteboards are almost endless. Often wallmounted, the Interactive Whiteboards can also be placed on a stand and used table-top style, which is invaluable for architects, designers, engineers and planners. They are ideal for companies where client presentations are really important, perfect for small and

large group training and for standard meetings. “At Ricoh we now have so much better interaction with our own head office and regional branches using this technology,” Karen Heydon says.

The Ricoh team recently installed an Interactive Whiteboard for the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce, which has since ordered another for a second space. “As the home and voice of Canterbury business, The Chamber offers around 100 events and 300 training courses every year,” Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Leeann Watson says.

“With many of our trainers favouring a workshop approach to encourage engagement,

the multi-functionality aspect of the whiteboards has been really important. This means that we don’t need to clutter up our training spaces with a range of different solutions – we can easily use the board for everything from Skype to presentations as well as just for writing on. Being internetenabled in particular makes a huge difference, as our trainers often use this feature to show instructional videos and can navigate websites easily with a touch of the screen. It’s also really user-friendly so even the least tech-savvy people can use it.”

The Chamber has been working with Ricoh for a number of years. “We have been impressed with the way they have taken the time to learn about our organisation and our specific business requirements. They have been able to work with us to provide a fit-for-purpose IT solution that ticks all of the boxes – taking care of everything from photocopiers to IT support and troubleshooting. Their ability to get any issues sorted is integral to us being able to continue to support and empower local business,” Leeann adds.

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The perfect place If you are looking for a great day out to banish those winter blues then Lushingtons Garden, Gifts and Café at Tinwald, Ashburton is your ideal destination.

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nly an hour from Christchurch, it’s the perfect place to catch up with friends for coffee and something scrumptious, browse exquisite giftware, or wander through the large, award-winning garden courtyard at your leisure.

As thoughts turn to springtime and we long for the return of colour to dormant, wintry plots, new season arrivals of rhododendrons, hellebores, fruit trees and roses, such as stunning floribundas My Mum, My Dad and My Grandma, from Bob Matthew’s ‘My Rose Collection’, will delight the eye, while daphne promises to perfume your garden with the sweetest fragrance.

Co-owned by Mayfield born and bred sisters Miranda Sinton and Sophie Duff, Lushingtons has been

their labour of love for just under a decade. Miranda’s passion is for the garden centre, while Sophie’s is for the café; the giftware store is overseen by them both and showcases discerningly curated merchandise of a distinctive French and English Country style.

Proud of their local and sustainable ethos, many of their plants are grown in nearby Allenton, assuring the highest standard of quality control. This same business philosophy is experienced in the café, where patrons are served homemade, wholesome food - from delectable baking through to a full breakfast, lunch and side menus.

Gluten free and vegetarian options are also catered for.

Lushingtons Garden, Gifts & Café, visit www.lushingtons.co.nz.

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Boots ‘n’ all

By Melinda Collins

Ankle boots may be winter musthaves, but their versatility makes them a year-round essential.

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hese little ankle biters provide the complete coverage of a boot, but their chic streamlined shape means they can mix well with just about everything in your closet, from a jeans and tee combo to boxy sweatshirts and coats

- and even that little black dress. High-heeled boots can elevate denim, and combat boots can add edge to a little paisley dress.

From flats to heels, there is no shortage of styles and colours this season.

A sartorial safari of animal prints have been stalking the runway recently and the Vola Boots by Mollini (pictured), from Victoria Street’s style staple, Robin Pierre, are the ultimate way to dip your toes into this trend. Better yet, the neutral tone of this animal print pairs perfectly with, well… everything!

For traditionalists who want to play it safe with a classic black boot, the Vola Pony Boot

offers the same statement heel with the soft feel of pony hair. They’ll turn the most simple outfit into a statement look.

Because, even though Nancy Sinatra famously sang that ‘These Boots Are Made for Walking’, they’re also made for everything else – from dancing to daydreaming.

So why not keep your outfit simple and let the footwear do the talking?

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Get ready for 26 August – New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW) is hitting the capital! Christchurch’s very own Kristen Stewart Makeup School is taking up 16 graduates and 14 assisting students – their largest team yet – to work their makeup magic. We caught up with Kristen Stewart about the NZFW experience and what she’s looking forward to this year.

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How have you and your team been preparing for NZFW? There hasn’t been too much preparation so far except putting the teams together. The production meetings start in a couple of weeks’ time; this is when we meet the designers and get inspiration for what they want. Then between hair and makeup, we collaborate to come up with something that suits the designer/s. This can be quite difficult in group shows where the designers are sharing models and they want a completely different look from each other, and we need to come up with a compromise.

What is an average day at NZFW like?

Long! For my teams, the first show starts at 10am, so the makeup artists need to be on site by 6:45am ready for the models by 7am, then it is full noise for the next 3-4 hours, until the show is finished and the models have gone.

Depending on how many shows we have each day, this can happen back-to-back and even

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overlap until 9:30pm. The workload can change depending on the number of designers and models on each show - it makes it exciting and the adrenaline keeps you going.

For me though, I have the best of both worlds.

I am there early each day, I may get to lead some shows, however I generally keep an eye on everyone and everything backstage, but I also get the luxury of going to the shows. For me it is a family affair, not only in blood, but a lot of these people I have been working with for over 20 years, so it’s a big catch up session also.

What has NZFW been like for you and your team in previous years?

It has always been a fabulous experience for me, my team and students. We have grown each year and, with that, we get more shows and artists get more recognition. The students have been very lucky as we’re the only school in New Zealand that gets to take a team. They find it an eye-opening experience to really see what happens behind the scenes – it is a lot of work, but it is very rewarding.

What are you looking forward to this year?

This year NZFW is back at the location of where it all started – the Auckland Town Hall and Aotea Square. It is going to be very nostalgic walking back in there and I am excited for what it will be like now, as we have all learnt so much since it all began. We love working on the Graduate Shows; this is where new talent is taking the stage for the first time and has an awesome vibe and a lot of ambition!

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There have been so many; heading shows and watching my teams thrive is always a highlight.

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A fiery fiesta: Bright, fiery and almost orange, Fiesta is a hot fashion statement. But for those who err on the shy side, why not dip your toes in and pair your favourite jeans with a pair of fiery heels, or add some heat to your black blazer with a Fiesta Red handbag?

Add some ‘kick’: Red is hot property for those wanting to add that ‘little something’ missing from an otherwise low-key outfit and it’s getting us all fired up about the possibilities in store for our wardrobes. It’s time to roll out the red carpet.

All over red rover: If there was ever a time to rock a pair of red pants with a red blazer, red top, and red shoes, it is now.

Yes, this is one time when it’s totally OK to opt for a bottom and jacket in the same hot shade, then mix it up with a top that creates contrast, whether it’s lighter, darker or perhaps patterned.

Boots ‘n’ all: Not everyone is ready to jump in boots and all when it comes to this powerful shade, so why not start from the bottom and work your way up? Hot red pants or a skirt can still create statement style without feeling over the top.

Pair your choice with something simple or pared back.

Rocking the red top: Red can turn any garment into a statement piece. Yes, that means it can make simple, paredback styles pop. So pair a red coat with jeans or a red tee with black pants and you’ll be looking hot.

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Vitamin C Beauty bloggers and dermatologists are raving about Vitamin C for anti-aging. It can improve the appearance and texture of your skin by decreasing the sun’s harmful effect on the skin and preventing future damage. It also encourages collagen production to promote skin elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. What’s more, this miracle antioxidant targets stubborn skin discoloration and reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation, redness and under-eye circles. Serums are one of the best ways to add Vitamin C to your skincare routine.

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Microblading Just as your hair thins with age, your eyebrows may start to look sparse as you get older. Microblading is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that can give you the appearance of thick, lush brows to lift your face and make you look younger. The technique involves using a hand-controlled device with ultrafine needles to make microscopic strokes which are filled in with semi-permanent pigment that resembles your natural eyebrow hair, creating a defined shape and fuller look. Results last between one and three years, depending on skin type.

Vitamin A (Retinol) The wrinkles and freckles we associate with aging appear most prominently on skin that has been exposed to the sun. Vitamin A, which you might also see labelled as retinol, helps fade these dark spots and stimulates the production of new skin cells. And these are just the creams and serums you can get over the counter. Prescription-strength retinoid can actually renew the skin by treating acne, reducing the appearance of fine lines and evening out skin tone.

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The anti-aging effects last between three and six months. It is important to note that BOTOX® will not treat wrinkles caused by sun damage, but, when paired with another treatment like microneedling, BOTOX® can produce fantastic anti-aging results.

Radiofrequency Skin Tightening A radiofrequency (RF) treatment involves heating the deepest layers of the skin to encourage new collagen production and cell turnover to help the skin become firmer, thicker and younger-looking. While lasers work to improve the skin’s surface, radiofrequency treatments use a lower frequency to safely penetrate to a deeper level. This helps improve skin tone and structure, and it can even lift tissue. Radiofrequency treatments can be performed in tandem with injectables, microneedling and other minimally invasive treatments to achieve complete facial rejuvenation.

Makeup Makeup can transform your appearance and minimise the physical signs of aging. Primer helps minimise fine lines and large pores by filling them in. For fuller lips, lightly draw over the border on your lips with a lip liner that matches your natural lip tone and top with a sheer gloss. Bold and defined eyebrows can also make you look younger. A brow pencil that is a cross between a pencil and a powder will create the illusion of fuller brows. For your eyes, use a cream eye shadow in a neutral shade and apply powder illuminator to the inner corner of your eyes. Cream and silicone-based cosmetics work best for aging complexions because they ‘melt’ into the skin and offer a flawless, naturallooking finish, while powder settles into fine lines and can make the signs of aging more apparent.

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Off on a nationwide tour, Sephora Beauty Bus’ first stop was our very own Cathedral Square and I had the absolute pleasure of being treated to a makeover at the talented hands of Sephora Australia’s National Artistry Lead, Alphie Sadsad.

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When applying CC cream or foundation, try starting from the centre and moving outwards.

“Why we tend to go centre out is because I don’t like to put too much on your jawline or even on your neck. Most of the problem areas are usually in the centre,” Alphie says.

Alphie advises opting for a contouring product that’s two to three shades darker than your complexion. In order to define, start by shading the parts of the face you want to recede; corners and the top of the forehead, underneath the cheekbones, sides of the nose and jawline.

Go for the warmth of your skin when choosing a suitable bronzer. “People tan different ways.

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For a simple eyeshadow look, Alphie advises starting with the lightest colour (a neutral or skin coloured eyeshadow that will neutralise and balance the eye) and blending it into the crease and towards the brow bone. Follow with a medium coloured eyeshadow, working it into the crease to create depth and enhance the eye’s natural shape. If desired, apply liner following the natural shape of your eye, then curl your lashes and apply two coats of mascara.

Luscious lips? Alphie’s go-to is to first apply a lip oil or a lip balm before even starting your makeup, so that by the time you’re done, your lips are hydrated. If you need to, blot any excess off. After applying your lipstick, finish off with a lipliner, rather than starting with one. “It will hide all of your sins,” he laughs.

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CUTTING-EDGE SKIN CANCER CHECKS It’s an unfortunate fact that New Zealand has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world.

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ajor factors which increase our exposure to UV radiation are our thin ozone layer and a lack of atmospheric pollution to block the harmful rays. We know that regular skin cancer checks should be part of our wellness routine.

Dr. Mairi-Clare Ferguson brings a unique and world class service to Christchurch, incorporating her clinical

expertise with cutting-edge digital technology and advanced artificial intelligence.

A Consultant Dermatologist who has dedicated her career to the management of skin cancer, she has studied advanced dermoscopy interpretation with the University of Queensland and also holds a Fellowship qualification in advanced skin surgery techniques from the

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in the United Kingdom.

In addition to personally performing your skin check, Mairi-Clare utilises FotoFinder technology to digitally map and analyse any suspicious lesions.

FotoFinder is a German company who are recognised as global leaders in digital imaging and mole mapping. When examining for skin cancer, most doctors use a dermatoscope – a basic handheld instrument that gives a magnified and polarised image of your mole. The polarisation reduces the scatter of light at the surface of the skin, which allows them to see into the skin’s surface layers.

Mairi-Clare explains more in-depth about the advantages of using FotoFinder technology.

“To enhance the dermatoscopic image further, the FotoFinder camera implements 20 times magnification and polarisation. It displays the detailed image on a screen which enables the patient to see everything for themselves.

It educates and empowers the patient to understand what we’re looking at.

“In addition, the software measures and records the exact dimensions, patterns and colours of skin lesions which are then mapped onto the patient’s body shots. Should the patient return at a later date with concerns about a lesion then a ‘ghost’ image is taken and layered on top of the original picture. The computer deciphers if there are any changes, no matter how subtle.”

All patients have a digital record of their skin kept at the clinic, and a PDF report with colour images of any suspicious moles will be given to them and their GP. The skin checks and surgery are performed within the warm and welcoming environment of Encoré Skin Cancer Clinic. You will receive a very personalised service where the same dermatologist will perform the skin check and also any additional medical or surgical treatment of suspicious lesions.

Surgical options include an ultra-specialised technique for skin cancer removal called Mohs Micrographic Surgery, which is the gold standard for removal for non-melanoma skin cancers.

With her own online booking system, patients can book appointments with Mairi-Clare from the comfort of their homes.

For online bookings head to www.mohsandskincancer.co.nz or contact Encore Skin Cancer Clinic on 03 356 0214 to book an appointment with Dr Mairi-Clare.

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Understanding Enduring Powers of Attorney It is a common misconception that Enduring Powers of Attorneys (EPAs) are only relevant for ‘old people’. The reality is that a health mishap, medical or accident related, can befall anyone at any age. The fact is that everyone should have these important estate planning tools in place.

Having EPAs prepared now means that you get to determine who will represent your interests should you lose mental capacity rather than leaving this to chance in court proceedings.

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he other important difference is the cost. At worst, EPAs will cost you a few hundred dollars per document, whereas an application for the appointment of a welfare guardian and/or property managers through the court will cost thousands of dollars. The process can also become quite prolonged if all family members are not in agreement.

If you get the documents right you should not need to redo them for many years to come, whereas court orders

need to be renewed at regular intervals, so the expense may be incurred over and again.

Another common misconception is that if we lose mental capacity, our spouse or partner can manage our affairs. That is not the case.

This is where the EPA comes in. It’s important to highlight the difference between an EPA and a general power of attorney (GPA). A GPA is a power commonly given to a person during a temporary absence from the country or a

temporary physical incapacity.

In the event of an unexpected loss of mental capacity, the GPA is revoked and of no further use.

An EPA on the other hand is a power-of-attorney which survives an unexpected loss of capacity for any reason, be it accident, illness or old age. The EPA takes two forms, one for personal care and welfare and another for property. You should not be fooled into thinking that you can do without either form of EPA because, particularly for seniors going into a rest home

or retirement village facilities, the operators require residents to have both forms in place.

EPAs are possible because of the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988.

Since the Act was passed into law there have been significant changes on two occasions.

The forms are now more than 20 pages long compared to their 1988 predecessors which were two pages long. As a result, the modern forms allow for far more comprehensive documents.

Among the options provided for in the modern forms is the ability to appoint a successor or successors, require your attorney to consult with or provide information to certain specified persons and state whether the power of your attorney relates to all of your welfare or property matters or just certain specified matters.

According to the team at Kannangara Thomson, having EPAs in place is vital but it is equally important that they are well drafted and you get them right first time in order to avoid further expense.

To talk to one of the experienced practitioners at a local law firm about putting EPAs in place, contact Kannangara Thomson on 03 377 4421.

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Environmental Eating

By Clementine Page

As food moves to the forefront of sustainability, we’re starting to look more critically at not just the nutritional content of our foodie buys, but their overall environmental impact too.

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ith our food – from what we eat to how it is grown – accounting for more carbon emissions than transport, our culinary innovators globally have been working tirelessly to play their part in rectifying industry-wide issues and seeking a more sustainable path.

We’ve already seen numerous operators removing single-use plastics, and this year we can expect to see a ton of new plant-based innovations focusing on sustainability, particularly highlighting nuts, seeds, fruit, veggies and even algae!

Here are some of our favourites.

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Seed butters: All hail the new nut butter! Perfect for people with nut allergies, seed butters are full to the brim with unsaturated fat, protein and tons of vitamins and minerals – plus they utilise the part of the fruit/vegetable that is commonly discarded.

We’re seeing a bunch of creamy ‘butters’ made from every seed imaginable; pumpkin, sesame, poppy, sunflower, hemp – even watermelon!

Essential oils: EPA and DHA are the primary omega 3s needed to support heart, brain, eye and maternal health, and this year they’re on the rise in the food and supplement arena, as is CBD (a nonpsychoactive component of the cannabis plant) oil. Particularly gaining traction amongst vegans and vegetarians is algae oil, which is slowly appearing as the new superfood oil due to being a huge source of DHA – one tablespoon of algae oil packs the same amount of omega 3s as one whole avocado! As it is flavourless, it makes for a nutritious substitute for vegetable cooking oils like canola or sunflower.

Blended burgers: The newest eco-food ‘blend trend’ is projected to mushroom this year, with chefs and food producers alike beginning to combine veggies and grains – such as lentils, mushrooms and quinoa – with meat for burgers that strike that perfect mark between plant-based and meat, offering nonvegetarians a tasty way to eat more plants. Blended burgers are flavourful, healthy and sustainable - the blended burger has a significantly smaller carbon footprint than a patty made of 100 percent meat. In 2018, more than 350 restaurants in the US served their take on the blended burger – and this movement is expected to grow far and wide across the planet.

Gut health: A newfound appreciation for digestive and gut health is emerging, as we become increasingly aware of the powerful role the microbiome plays in both our physical and mental health and wellness. But it’s not probiotic pills that will be in the limelight this year, rather it’s foods and drinks jam-packed with pre- and probiotics that are expected to escalate in popularity – particularly items with ‘shelf-stable probiotics’, like pastas and breakfast foods (Kellogg’s is already introducing a new line of pre- and pro-biotic cereals!). Fermented foods full of these necessary bacteria (kimchi, kombucha, kefir and sauerkraut) are predicted to continue to make their well-deserved appearance on supermarket shelves over the next year.

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‘Ugly’ produce: Supermarkets and businesses aiming to reduce food waste are looking for different ways to utilise so-called ‘ugly’ produce – basically fruit and vegetables that aren’t ‘ready for prime time’. UK-based supermarket Tesco and US-based retailer Good Use have launched cold-pressed juices which utilise oddly shaped produce that would otherwise be destined for landfill, and locally, our very own Countdown has followed suit with The Odd Bunch, an initiative that packages ‘funny looking’ fruit and veggies at cheap prices – perfect for smoothies, soups and more!

We caught up with Alex ahead of him judging the Christchurch regional finals of the Rabobank Root to Tip competition on 2 August.

Gathering pace The ‘root to tip’ concept of food is gathering pace as clever culinary creators seek to reduce waste and encourage sustainability. Alex Davies from Gatherings Restaurant is playing no small part in this movement.

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Why did you become a chef and what attracted you to the industry?

I initially became a chef after my parents immigrated to New Zealand in 2005. I had just turned 20 and, having just moved countries and left university, I couldn’t figure out what to do next. I enrolled as a chef at Ara as a way to meet people and make friends and quickly realised it was something I was good at and fell in love.

What’s your foodie philosophy?

To work with what you have available around you and create dishes that reflect the seasons and the weather, whilst always honouring the land and what it provides us, even in the scarcest of times.

What are some of your most popular dishes?

My menu constantly changes to adapt to the time and what is happening in small farms throughout the region - as a result I find my most popular dishes and favourite dishes constantly change. Asparagus in the middle of spring is perfect, as are tomatoes in summer, squash in autumn and onions in winter; the dishes change so much that there can never be a favourite.

Why are you so passionate about Garden to Table initiatives?

Garden to Table connects children to the food they grow, to the table they eat from, with the rapidly changing world and with climate change a genuine threat to ourselves and more so, the next generation who will suffer at the hands of our actions today, the ability to evolve, adapt and feed oneself is one of the most important skills you can have. As a result, the

Garden to Table scheme is vital in maintaining traditional knowledge and self-sufficiency, once a completely normal thing, lost in two generations. The importance of bringing this back from a health perspective and an ecological one cannot be overstated.

You are judging the Christchurch regional finals of the Rabobank Root to Tip competition on 2 August where 9-11 year olds will be creating vegetarian dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. How great is it to see our young people excited about creating cuisine they’ve been involved with from the ground up?

It is well and truly 100 percent one of the most inspiring things you can experience. To be in a room with children of this age, and see the passion for growing and cooking, and the engagement they have in what they do is so, so special. This is my third year doing this, and every time I do it I come away feeling inspired and in awe of what they are doing. (I also feel a little jealous that it took me well into my 20s before learning this stuff!) The next generation of young chefs and just general cooking learnt through learning these skills is exciting as anything. The future certainly looks bright!

You’ve been presenting dishes at Gatherings inspired by the dishes the children have created. How have these been received?

People have really been into it, they love the story behind it. I have really enjoyed interpreting the dishes and understanding the ideas behind them a little more, it has been heaps of fun. I can’t wait to try the original dishes designed by the children themselves, which I’m sure will be way better as they have the true understanding and original concept behind them, they also have such passion that I’m sure we will taste on the day!

What do the next 12 months have in store for both you and Gatherings?

Having just returned from a trip around Europe doing Gatherings pop-ups overseas and opening our sister bar ALFRED next door, my focus will be on that. I have a few pop-ups in store in and around the country as well, but they are being kept under the hat for now! I also have a one-and-a-half year old daughter who I will be investing all my time in, making her feel loved and ready to take on the world!

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Can you tell us a bit about Gatherings and how it came about?

Gatherings came about after working as a chef for 12 years and always wanting to do my own thing. After being in a partnership with Shop Eight on New Regent Street, I decided to leave in 2016 and work closer with growers to understand the whole process behind the culinary world. I worked with organic vegetable growers for a year, accumulating ideas and developing a better understanding of the whole process from seed to plate. Having seen this first-hand, I wanted to make a space that highlighted the work of the growers and celebrate the work in which they conduct.

Wigram’s must-visit From classic Kiwi favourites to fresh, modern ideas with a twist, the impressive range of scrumptious options at Le Bakermen Café and Bakery in Wigram makes it well worth a visit.

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reating familiar dishes with an added flair, owner Will Leung opened the vibrant eatery in March and describes his baking as ‘using French techniques for Japanese-style delicacies, with a Kiwi kick.’ One of the most popular current dishes is the Motherclucker – French toast with crispy fried chicken – followed by the Pulled Pork or Eggs and

Spinach on Waffles.

Everything is made fresh onsite daily – apart from the famous Fairlie Pies, sitting alongside the café’s own stunning pie range.

Will also bakes a selection of delicious breads, including sourdough, beautiful baguettes and bagels baked in honey. The amazing cheese scones made with buttermilk are a sell-out by 11am every day and the Havana coffee is expertly made by Vii, a former Ara barista tutor.

Sarah bakes the ‘sweets with a spin’ such as sponge cake with lemon curd instead of jam, or lollie cake with pineapple lump marshmallow – along with traditional favourites such as banana loaf. Doughnut Friday is also a sell-out, with funky flavours attracting customers from all over the city, such as cerealinfused malt custard doughnuts topped with crunchy caramelised cornflakes or roasted balsamic strawberry doughnuts, topped with dulce de leche.

A selection of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options are also available. The café is also dog-friendly and parking is plentiful. Follow Le Bakermen on Instagram and Facebook.

A majestic menu Using the freshest, locally sourced produce combined with authentic north Indian flavours, everything at The Majestic Indian Bistro & Tandoor is made onsite from scratch.

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wner Karandeep Singh took over the Ferrymead business in November last year, providing a full transformation – from the name to the menu.

His team of two skilled chefs have over 20 years of experience each, including at 5-star hotels, and enjoy creating every dish to each customers’ taste. “Our food is very high quality; we really listen to our customers

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and love hearing their feedback afterwards as well.”

With a deck outside to enjoy al fresco dining and a beautiful view of the hills in the summer and a warm cosy atmosphere indoors during winter, The Majestic is a great choice for the entire family. There’s even a children’s menu they’ll love, featuring mini butter chicken or kid-sized chicken korma

and naan bread stuffed with marshmallow or chocolate. “This is really popular with the little ones.”

The Onion Bhaji Rings are a true favourite, as well as the Chicken Tikka Masala, Tandoori Chicken and Lamb Rogan Josh – succulent pieces of lamb with garlic, ginger and aromatic-spiced gravy. For a truly traditional experience, try

the Goat Curry dish that North India is famous for – cooked on the slow fire with secret spices, finished with coriander and red onion garnish.

With a $10 lunch menu, takeaway, as well as gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options, you can’t go wrong with The Majestic. Deliveries within 6km are free for orders over $40. Visit www.themajesticfood.co.nz.

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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.

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FIG RESTAURANT AND BAR IS ALWAYS A WONDERFUL CULINARY DESTINATION. Serving a range of fine cuisines that can truly be described as international to suit any occasion.

Situated on site at the Quality Hotel Elms in Papanui and open daily for breakfast and dinner, they pride themselves on their mouth-watering food - including a range of gluten-free and vegetarian options and their comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.

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Peruse the menu – available in both English and Te Reo – which pays homage to New Zealand produce from the farm, garden and sea including paua from the Chatham Islands, traditional Maori sourdough bread and hangi-style kumara bites.

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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.

Newly added to our Rolleston Branch is Burritos & Chicken on Chips! A family of four can dine for around $50, with average prices at $14-$16 for dine in and takeaway items.

Newly upgraded menu at our Shirley Branch. Something fresh & new for all customers Open 10am-9.30pm seven days a week.

Shop 24/9 Masefield Drive, Rolleston

NOT JUST A CAFÉ We cater for all needs, whether it’s a wedding, birthday, anniversary, or just a work function.

We have all you needs covered. Good Food, Great Coffee, Great Outdoor Area. We are open for pre game drinks during home rugby nights with bar snack menu and lots of free parking available. Make Mrs Hucks your next choice.

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Re-opening Tuesday 6th August Sala Sala Restaurant is re-opening with the return of renowned Chef Toshi Uenosono

Introducing a revamped menu, we have brought back the sushi bar to serve a variety of sushi and sashimi favourites.

Also try our new yakiniku style of cooking (Japanese BBQ) where you can cook fresh Wagyu meat, vegetables and seafood of your choice with your tabletop stove; best served with our selection of Japanese sake, beer and whisky.

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Book your pre-show dinner or drinks and enjoy our warm atmosphere and friendly service.

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LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT PARTY INSPIRATION?

Come in to The Eatery for our world famous breakfast board ‘The Birdwood’ and locally made kombucha.

Linger for our house roasted coffee and warm service.

Great wine list and Three Boys on Tap. The Pizzeria is your go to place for Artisan, hand stretched, sourdough pizza. Craft Beer on tap and stunning wine list.

Designer cupcakes are the latest addition to the impressive delicacies at the Sweet Sociètè.

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“Hand crafted with love” Our pies are full of tender, slow cooked beef, rich, flavoursome gravy, encased in soft flaky pastry.

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New Winter Menu at this Wonderful Winery.

Visit Melton Estate in West Melton for a wonderful winery experience. Taste awardwinning boutique wines. Stay on for lunch amongst the vines. Open Thursday to Sunday 10am to 5pm, and otherwise for family celebrations and corporate events.

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For The Month of August as part of the The Christchurch Food Chase Ataahua Wines have partnered with NomNom Kitchen with two delicious wine and food matches.

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Hellers have taken your classic favourite soups and paired them with their premium meats for an amazing depth of flavour.

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Heart Warming Bread Made fresh on our premises.

Tempting range of pies, filled rolls slices & creamed buns The Bakehouse Cashmere Open: Mon-Fri 6am-5pm, Sat 6am-4pm Sun 8am-4pm 8 Colombo Street, Cashmere.

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

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A Bakery treasure trove at the bottom of the hill Winter calls for hearty, warming, delicious food, and our new menus deliver on all counts.

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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.

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entral to the local pub concept is the very recent development of a stylish outside courtyard area. It has been created especially as an informal The English have their local pub – a cosy, casual place space for meeting to share ideal to chill out with friends for a drink after work or for a a glass of wine or a beer, a Choosy Cheese lovers are in luck –chat cheese stillvery be tasty andmay a few more leisurely weekend catchup.onItthe is possible to recreate menu! snacks. There is plenty of that vibe here in our very own city and at Fig Restaurant room to gather around the Easy digestjust and that. the favourite of high performance benches or tables with the and Bar they have succeeded into doing

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chairs all dressed in crisp blue and white cushions.

This is not merely a warm weather spot – tall, powerful gas heaters keep it toasty and you can wrap yourself up in soft rugs. But of course it will be delightful in the lengthy summer evenings with its shade sails and protection from the wind.

The courtyard has its own extensive bar menu as well, totally in keeping with the casual atmosphere.

There are spicy hot chicken wings, chicken satay skewers, devilled prawns, noodles and sliders, but that is only a sample. Add in salads, platters, mussels and wedges and you are really spoiled for choice. If for some reason however, you aren’t tempted by this fare you can dine in the courtyard from the main restaurant’s à la carte or grill menu – an international modern bistro style menu.

Fig Restaurant and Bar is in the Quality Hotel Elms on the corner of Papanui Road and Frank Street. Make it your local.

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Make a well and pour the wet ingredients in. Using a wooden spoon, mix until you have a rough dough. When the dough has taken shape and is no longer sticky, turn out onto a clean floured surface and knead for about six minutes until smooth and elastic. Dust with a little flour if you find the dough is too sticky. Transfer the dough to a floured bowl, covered with plastic wrap and a towel and let it rise for 45 minutes in a warm dark place.

To prepare the filling: In a bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until you have a smooth paste.

When the dough has risen, punch it down in the bowl, then roll it out on a floured benchtop into a large rectangle about 3mm thick. Spread the filling over this, leaving a 1cm space along the far end. Sprinkle with the chopped chocolate.

Roll up from the long end until you have a long tube of batter. Cut the tube into 5cm-thick portions. Place lengthways onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and press down slightly, making the shape of a Danish.

Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise again until the buns have doubled in size. Brush with the beaten egg and then bake the buns in the oven for about 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown.

Serve with melted chocolate or drizzled with chocolate sauce. The buns are divine when consumed while still warm from the oven, with a scoop of icecream for pudding.

Longhurst’s hottest spot The Long Knight is your local, family-run gastro pub, catering for everything from a quick bite to family dining and group functions.

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he bar, restaurant and bottle shop offers up top-notch food and hospitality in the new Longhurst subdivision in

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Serving hearty, modern and contemporary fare, the most popular choices have got to be

the chicken breast schnitzel, TLK cheeseburger, grass-fed steaks and house-made gnocchi which are all listed as crowd favourites.

Come the weekend, The Long Knight is a happening local venue. It’s the perfect place to head out for a meal with family and friends, or, with three large TV screens, you can either relax in a booth or reserve a leaner in the bar to watch all major sporting events.

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If you’re looking for new Christchurch hotspots to check out, The Long Knight needs to be added to your list. It’s the perfect place to gather with mates, or bring the family along on a sunny day to spend time in the beer garden enjoying a drink and platter while the kids explore the playground.

For more information, phone 03 322 1862 or check them out on Facebook and Instagram.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN GLAM UP FOR 30TH ANNUAL CANCER SOCIETY BALL The Cancer Society held their 30th Cancer Society Ball at the newly refurbished Christchurch Town Hall in May. Dressed in glamorous attire, attendees danced and enjoyed fine dining and entertainment courtesy of the New Zealand Army Band.

1. Melanie & Rafe Hammett, Cindy-Lee Sinclair, Tim Bennett 2. Shayle & Vaughan Heming 3. Ross Kincaid, Greg Walker, Ryan Burnett, Grant Pearce 4. Rebecca Stewart, Helen Hanson, Suzanne Kitley 5. Lisa Cottingham, Madlen Shaw 6. John & Amber Hamilton, Nicola & Paul Fitzsimmons Photos by Jane Wyles Photography. For copies email: janewylesphotos@gmail.com Check Metropol’s Facebook for more from this event.

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All tealed up

By Melinda Collins

We’ve long held a deep affection for teal, but this year the hue is all grown up and it’s got us all tealed up.

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increasingly digital world.

So how can we use teal to create the perfect palette? Why not indulge in teal’s bold, rich incarnation, taking inspiration from gemstones and their glamorous appeal?

Teal pops with bright white and its colour wheel match is coral if you’re yearning for summer holidays. Despite its obvious association with the tropics, it makes for a calming pairing with greys, a deep and

edgy match with black and makes for a regal partnership with gold. Equally it works with cream, navy, pinks and especially gold and brown tones.

Embellishment is on the way back, as a rebellion to overly earnest, minimalist interiors. So why not pair your teals with burnished metals for an edgy luxe glamour, or less-thanperfect antiques for a shabby chic vibe? It’s got our teal of approval.

Strengthening is their priority Work to strengthen Walker Court, the retail outlet at 75 Blenheim Road, is well underway and on target for completion by the end of November.

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anterbury fit-out, design-build and project management company, Priority Projects, is completing the earthquake strengthening and renovations at the site that is home to Burnsco and Paramount Pools.

Made up of four units, across single and double levels, the retail showrooms and storage buildings are getting the full treatment, as they upgrade to 100 percent of the NBS code. This includes substantial new structural steel, upgrade of

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accessible facilities, new roof and fire protection systems.

While work started on site mid-May, the Priority team, made up of Director Steve Brownie and Project Manager Kim Lowry, have been working on the scope, plans and consent documentation for the past 18 months. It’s been a big job, with the added challenge of working around tenants to make sure they remain operational at all times.

Priority Projects has undertaken some major ‘concept to completion’ strengthening work since the Canterbury earthquakes, namely, Go Bus & Flip Out headquarters at 230 Maces Road, Chester Street Apartments, Harcourts Division Street, Riccarton, and significant residential rebuilds for existing clients.

Since 2009, Steve and the team have been offering comprehensive project management of commercial fit-outs, design-builds, feasibility studies, earthquake repairs, rebuilds and new construction projects, that stick to the core values of priority service, quality, value and results.

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European design inspiration A small island in the bottom of the South Pacific, New Zealand has long taken design inspiration from offshore, in particular, from Europe and its diverse range of countries.

etropol caught up with award-winning interior designer Angelique Armstrong of Armstrong Interiors about what we can expect to see heading our way, based on European summer trends.

“As I sit on a train travelling from Venice through to Florence, I have been asked to write about forecast trends in Europe,” Angelique says.

“Since leaving our Christchurch winter, I have experienced Paris, the UK, MonteCarlo, Milan, Venice and the region of Tuscany, Europe’s summer holiday destination. Throughout these wonderfully inspiring places, you start to recognise that each region has its own particular trend.

“Italy is of course using the latest in luxurious fabrics from our favourite fabric houses, while staying true to tradition by sticking to the colour traditional colour schemes of the region,” she says.

“Paris, on the other hand, takes a more contemporary approach to fabric colours and textures, while the closer to the sea you get, the more soft blues and greens, patterned cottons and thick heavy linens you will find in trends. Meanwhile, stone tops and nested coffee tables are still very hot across Europe.”

Comparatively, in New Zealand we’ve still got a lot of love for timber and moody dark colours, with black tapware and dark accessories that have been on trend for a couple of years now.

“But if we look at what’s coming through now, we’re seeing more greens, blues, natural fibres and various tones of natural, ranging from soft grey to beige and caramel to complement a lighter and softer approach to interior design,” Angelique says.

One of her favourite pieces during the trip that she wouldn’t mind investing in herself, was a sofa. “The design function behind this piece is that it is not easy talking to people on a long 3-4 seater – well this sofa is the perfect solution!”

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Become an artist!

With class registration numbers ever increasing, three students tell us why they love Art Metro.

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elen Spencer-Bower joined Art Metro 12 years ago.

She likes to paint in oils from her own photographs and says her painting has strengthened

because of expert tuition. “Most definitely my confidence has become greater from learning the various techniques from my former tutor, Livia, and now my

current tutor, Sarah.”

While still painting for friends and family, Helen’s ambition is to showcase her works to a public audience.

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Sandra Dacombe began at Art Metro in 2007. Initially working in pastels and acrylics, she then discovered oils. She paints mainly in the photo realism genre. “For me, participation in Art Metro classes is as much for social interaction as learning to paint. I’ve met lots of really nice people as well as making some very good friends.”

Sandra says she now has the confidence to paint at home having learned the basics in class. “I enjoy painting for myself, but would like to enter some local art sales next year.”

Jayne Warwick commenced Art Metro classes ten years ago; painting with oils, she has explored traditional through to impressionism and is keen to move towards surrealism.

Jayne says the tutors take each student on their own learning journey in a non-pressured environment, which is critical to personal creativity.

“Art Metro provides an environment conducive to individual expression and, most importantly, the ability of each student to be in control of their own learning.”

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BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO TALK ARCHITECTURE

Allfrey + South Architects opened an exciting conversation on architecture with the wider community earlier this year via its new ArchiChat Group. Architect Craig South explains what the open forum is all about and why it is going from strength to strength.

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t has been a privilege for us to open our practice this year and welcome those with a passion for design and the architectural process to join our ArchiChat Group gettogethers. Sharing a room with people from all walks of life who are genuinely interested in what we do as architects and how we go about it is really thrilling in many ways.

We first realised there was a place for an interactive social forum on architecture after being approached by a lovely couple, familiar with our work, at an open studio session last year. They were curious about design and asked lots of questions about our projects.

It struck us that there could be other people like them who would appreciate being able to meet us informally and talk about architecture. We were not sure what to expect when we launched our first ArchiChat Group session earlier this year.

In fact, demand was such that we ended up holding a second evening to cater to everyone who wanted to get involved.

Our next ArchiChat series of meetings will be in the week

starting 5 August with the third scheduled for November.

While builders, engineers and landscape architects are among those taking part, anyone with an interest in architecture is welcome to register. You don’t need to be an industry expert or someone thinking about building a new home. ArchiChat is primarily a forum to meet and socialise with our architects and other people who share a passion for all things architectural. Our get-togethers, with drinks and nibbles provided, are small, friendly and generally quite noisy with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and chat about matters of interest.

At each session we go through some of our projects, including past and current work. Again, we see this is as very informal, not a lecture.

We also encourage discussion regarding newsworthy topics in the world of architecture.

For example, a focus of debate at our first ArchiChat sessions was ‘the Tulip’, the controversial new skyscraper planned for London. As we

are involved in a local project, we also chatted about the co-housing movement and opened up the floor to explore what people think about this trend.

This month we are inviting people to share their thoughts on whether it is time to rethink the norm of the small bach.

For those who socialise most with family and friends while on holiday, then a larger bach and a smaller city house or apartment could make more sense than a large city home and a tiny bach. We are looking

forward to hearing people’s feedback on what would work best for them.

We love how the ArchiChat Group is creating a place for dialogue and a two-way flow of ideas. As much as people can learn from us, we are also gaining a lot from the informal exchange of thoughts and ideas with people who care about architecture as much as we do.

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Heating Efficiency

It’s getting cold out there, so we’ve put together our hottest tips for heating your home efficiently.

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The World Health Organisation recommends heating to a minimum of 18 degrees to prevent occupiers from getting sick. It might be tempting to ramp up heating some days, but setting the temp to 21 degrees is a good balance between keeping warm and not wasting energy.

A house with good ceiling and underfloor insulation can reduce heat loss by up to 50 percent, so get a professional to check out your insulation.

Speaking of insulating, now is a good time to either install or upgrade your curtains to ensure they’re good quality and lined – good curtains can be as effective as double glazing when it comes to keeping your home warm. Make sure you open them during the day and close them half an hour before the sun disappears so you can trap all that free heat.

Check the outside of your windows as well, ensuring seals are in good condition and trim back foliage from your windows so you can let the light in.

It may seem counterproductive, but opening windows briefly every day actually makes the house warmer by drying it out.

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“More and more we are seeing a trend towards refinishing and refurbishing kitchens rather than totally renovating them,” Monique Turnbull says.

“A facelift for a fresh new look may be all a kitchen requires if it has been well designed in the first place and is functional. This could cut the cost of renovation by up to 50 percent.”

So rather than replacing perfectly good cabinetry to get a new kitchen, M.F. Turnbull

can refinish – i.e. recolour – your kitchen. No matter what the current finish is – timber, lacquer or a pre-finished board such as melamine – they can repaint it to the colour of your choice to bring your kitchen right up to date. “You can have any standard colour you like off any colour chart. If you have something different in mind, or a specific colour or tone you may want, we can work with you and make it happen. You

can also choose the gloss level for the paint from a textured matte to a mirror-like highgloss.”

M.F. Turnbull can also do minor alterations to cabinetry, or provide new cabinets where required such as overhead fridge cabinets, microwave areas and oven surrounds. If you require new door fronts, soft close hinges and drawer runners, they can organise that as well.

As for process, after a free no-obligation consultation and quote the company’s specialist kitchen installers will remove all the items to be repainted. Once this work is completed at the made-for-purpose Christchurch factory, the installers will put your new kitchen back together - from removal to reinstallation takes about three weeks.

M.F. Turnbull certainly doesn’t limit refinishing and refurbishing to kitchens.

The team also specialises in furniture restoration and renovation. Pieces that have gone out of fashion can be revamped and updated. Much loved older pieces can be revitalised by being stripped, repaired and refurbished back to their original condition.

M.F. Turnbull can update and revitalise virtually everything – from sideboards, chairs and lamp bases, to bedroom suites, dining tables, coffee tables, wall units, vanities and wardrobe doors.

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Standing out

By Melinda Collins

Bringing the outside in has long been a popular theme in interior decorating. Touted for their health benefits and styling credentials, indoor plants are growing in popularity – pun entirely intended. But in 2019 homewares, it’s the pot plant holders that are standing out, for all the right reasons.

Numerous designs & colours of Hooks and Tote Bags available at Dusty Old Things

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A minimalist black wrought iron stand is a great option for a contemporary space, while timber looks the part in more traditional homes. Geometric shapes and mid-century design are hotting up our homes, so look for clean lines, tapered legs and scandi-style sustainability. After all, it’s time to bring life into your home – both in the literal and figurative sense.

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We’re crushing on timber blinds right now, as the perfect accompaniment to the greenery that we’re increasingly yearning for in our internal spaces.

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hile the true story of venetian blinds and their invention is debatable, Egyptians were among the first to create blinds from reeds and it seems every early culture has utilised this clever curtain alternative throughout history.

While we’re certainly not short of window furnishings in the modern day, timber works particularly well with the shift toward sustainable and eco-friendly designs across home décor.

But in 2019, sustainable furniture is no longer sticking to its stereotypical re-used aesthetic. The bohemian trend is gone, replaced by clean, elegant pieces, and the smooth polished look of a set of timber venetians makes for the perfect partnership with this style.

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A DYNAMIC SET

By Nicholas Henare

It’s all about class with Mercedes and, with two of the brand’s top-line models getting major improvements, it makes me wonder how far you can take it, especially when the starting point is an already dynamic set of cars – the AMG A45 and CLA 45.

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PACKING SOME PUNCH

By Nicholas Henare

I asked Hemi Peek at Avon City Ford what he thought were the three top features of the Ford Endura Titanium; “A solid drive with a luxurious cabin, hands-free automatic power tailgate opening and easy interactive display”.

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ell he wasn’t wrong. The 2-litre turbo diesel is also packing some punch in acceleration; with 140kW and 400Nm torque, it’s good off the mark.

There’s plenty of room in the back and, coming in at $69,900 plus ORC, it’s competitive for like-minded models on the market.

I drove the hell out of it and hardly touched the full tank in a week. I did struggle with the dial gear change at first but soon got used to it. Its simple but elegant interior was a pleasure to sit in, as were its luxurious seats. I guess the catch phrase of ‘Affordable Luxury Awaits’ really says it all. It “feels” good; two-tonne towing capacity and a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty are added bonuses.

It might be my aggressive Christchurch driving, but the precollision assist and pedestrian detection work really well! The driver’s and passenger’s seats come with a rear seat entertainment screen for watching movies on the long drive for the kids and, as a family SUV, it fits the bill well.

The week I had it was glorious and sunny, so I got to enjoy the sunroof for all that it is.

The Ford Endura Titanium is everything it says it is; loaded with features you just don’t get on every SUV model, even the more expensive adversaries.

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A STANDOUT SHOWROOM Chances are, if you have lived in Christchurch for the last 30 plus years, you have known someone who has purchased a Honda from Honda Cars Christchurch.

The team has gained a sterling reputation over the last three decades and, to this day, is New Zealand’s biggest volume Honda dealer.

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fter battling through earthquakes and shifting across the road for a time, Honda’s iconic showroom on the corner of Montreal and St Asaph Street has been given a complete overhaul, to bring you one of the nicest new car showrooms in Canterbury.

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very familiar to loyal Honda customers. However, the similarities end there.

The first thing you notice is the sheer amount of light which illuminates the whole showroom, thanks to the dealership facing north and the size of the glass windows.

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area and café can be found and the friendly Honda team is always on hand to help out. Around the showroom, each model, from Jazz to Civic Type R, stands out beautifully, as does a very special original 1976 Honda Civic hatch owned by Honda New Zealand.

The 12 month build process has resulted in one of the most warm and welcoming car dealerships in the country. Plus, with Honda’s friendly professional team, years of experience and some of the nicest all-round cars on sale, you would be hard pressed to find better.

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Well-equipp

By Ben Selby

The SUV is king of the new car market, so is the five-door family hatch a thing of the past? Not so, according to Mazda. After attending the launch of the seventh generation Mazda3 in Hanmer Springs and sampling two variants of the new hatch in day-to-day driving, the new Mazda3 is the best yet.

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he new Mazda3’s handsome chops draw design cues from the RX Vision and Vision Coupe Concept cars to create a stunning-looking design.

Those wrap around headlights and low nose give a sportier look while at the back, minimal styling cues make for a svelte rear.

The new range consists of three model variants. The entry point GSX for $36,595 comes with Mazda’s silky smooth 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G fourcylinder engine mate to a six-speed auto ox. This means 114kW at 6,000 rpm and 200Nm of torque. It also sips away at 6.2L per 100km.

Moving up to the mid-range $40,795 GTX and the range-topping Limited at $48,795. These will both come with the 2.5-litre Skyactiv four pot. Mated to the same six-speed auto box, power goes up to 139kW at 6,000 rpm and 252Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm and is equipped with both i-stop and cylinder deactivation. Fuel figures come in at 6.6L per 100 km which is pretty darn good.

Inside you are greeted by delightful surroundings. Everything about the new 3 is simplistic and it’s easy to see it as a driver-focused cabin with minimal distractions. The Mazda3 is also very well-equipped. Standard kit includes a crystal-clear Head Up Display, LED Headlights and a 7-inch

infotainment system with Apple Car Play and Android Auto Connectivity.

Plus, every button or toggle switch is such a joy to use.

Mazda’s i-Activsense system with Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Radar Cruise Control, Smart Braking Support and Driver Attention Alert also makes up the standard package. Move up to the GTX and you get Dual Zone Climate Control and heated seats. Plus, if you go whole hog with the Limited, you can have a sunroof, leather trim and a thumping BOSE stereo system.

On the move in the GSX, that 2.0-litre SKYACTIV engine pulls well, but for me, the one to get is the midrange GTX. Its 2.5-litre SKYACTIV engine is a real peach and the way it shifts, whether in normal or sport mode, is refined and responsive. You do have to stand on the anchors, but ride comfort is unparalleled for this class.

Another area where the Mazda3 excels is in the bends. You can corner at a great rate, everything hunkers down and bendy bitumen is devoured with ease. In summary, with the new Mazda3, despite the slight decline in the hatch segment, Mazda has given us even more of a reason to buck the trend. It’s just so damn good.

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ith six centres situated around the greater Christchurch area, the company’s range of tyres has to be seen to be believed. Everything from your daily driver, weekend sports car, family four-wheel-drive, or even a work van or motorhome, Tyres 2 Go’s range of tyres from the likes of Pirelli, Toyo and Hankook to name a few, will give you plenty of grip and go to suit your budget.

They also stock a staggering range from some of the most sought-after aftermarket wheel manufacturers in the world. Whether you think your car would suit a set of alloys from Enkei, Konig Advanti, or even OZ Racing, the team at Tyres 2 Go have the wheel and tyre package for you. Also, Tyres 2 Go have their ‘best price guarantee’. This means if you can find the same tyre or wheel somewhere else for less, they will do their utmost to beat it.

Tyres 2 Go also offers a five day a week mobile service, with vans that are fitted with state-of-the-art fitting and balancing machines to change your tyres wherever and whenever it suits throughout Christchurch. Basically, when the rubber meets the road, you can do no better than Tyres 2 Go. For more information, visit their website www.tyres2go.net.nz.

After years of speculation, Toyota has given us a new Supra and it’s in New Zealand! I recently headed to a rain-soaked Hampton Downs Raceway to enjoy two glorious, if a bit brief, laps in the 2019 Toyota GR Supra.

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o, what can we tell you? Well the new Supra is the result of a joint project between Toyota and BMW. Made in Austria, it essentially shares the same 3.0-litre straight six-engine and slick eight-speed ZF automatic transmission from the new BMW Z4. This means a very nice 250kW and 500Nm of torque. However, according to Supra Chief Engineer, Tetsuya Tada-San, who surprised us with his presence when the car was unveiled, the GR Supra breathes Toyota’s DNA. “The GR Supra

has been fine-tuned to give it a personality that is Toyota. This car is all about performance.”

Tada-San also gave us a bit of background about how the GR Supra Project started. “My boss, Toyota President Akio Toyoda, came to me and said we need a new Supra. He was constantly involved with the design and build process. He loves the Supra history and had to make sure I was doing a good job.”

Before setting out on our brief stint, Tada-San was asked, “Should I leave the traction

control on?” His response was, “Nah, leave it off, we want you to have fun”.

Out into the monsoon-soaked track we went. The sound of that sweet straight six is a torrent of symphonic bliss, and all that 500Nm of torque kicks in at a mere 1650rpm, meaning you can get on the power sooner and reach the national limit in 4.3 seconds.

In the bends, the steering weights up beautifully and the Electronic Differential which splits the torque evenly between

both rear wheels means, despite the wet conditions, you can enjoy all that power under control, plus, having grippy Michelin tyres adorning those handsome 19-inch forged alloy wheels helps.

The Toyota GR Supra can be yours for $99,990 NZD. However, Toyota NZ only plans to bring in 40 in the first year, with many already snapped up. It would be worth the wait though, because after our first taster, we have become rather smitten with this future performance classic.

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