Metropol - 12th April 2018

12 APRIL 2018

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WEDDING Inspirations

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20 Years as Canterbury’s No.1 Lifestyle Magazine

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CONTENTS

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WEDDING

Inspirations

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55. GOWN GUIDE

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Canterbury’s 20 Years as

Magazine No.1 Lifestyle

1998

FEATURES FRONT COVER

10. THE UNTOUCHABLE PERI DRYSDALE

If you are planning your big moment and looking for some guidance on your gown, we’re delivering a beautiful overview of the must have looks for 2018. Our beautiful bridal cover duo was photographed

by Kate Little, with styling and art direction by Harlow Garland and gown by Vinka Design.

12. SAVVY SHARED SPACES 14. THE DAMES OF DANCE

FASHION & HEALTH 29. SILVER LININGS 38. BIRKENSTOCK TO BALENCIAGA 40. SWEET LIKE CHOCOLATE

CUISINE

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

74. A FEIJOA FIXATION 79. SURE TO RISE 81. TEA-TOTALLER

HOME 85. HANDSOME HOMEWARES 93. MELLOW YELLOW CLEVER CONSTRUCTION AT

CLEARWATER

97. A TRIBAL APPROACH

A r c h i t e c t u r a l B u i l d s, D e s i g n s, I n n o v a t i o n s

METROPOL BUILD

INTERNAL COVER

104. POST-INDUSTRIAL HOTSPOTS 106. AN ARTY RESTORATION 113. IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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Powerful Partnerships 20 years of providing a platform for success

Metropol is honoured to work with some hugely successful brands and businesses in Canterbury.

As we celebrate our 20 year anniversary, we want to take the opportunity to thank our loyal clients for trusting in our abilities to provide a platform to reach their targeted audiences and grow their businesses.

Twenty years in business is certainly something worth celebrating. Not only is this a mark of a good business, but it is also the mark of a company that grows and adapts with the changing markets.

Here at DJ Hewitt Builders, we are also celebrating more than 20 years in business and our 17 years of advertising with Metropol has been both a successful and enjoyable journey.

It has been a pleasure to grow together.

Tara Hewitt

Dr Brigid Lee

DJ Hewitt Director/Interior Coordinator

Skin Rejuvenation Clinic

Dr Ian Dallison Laservision Eye Clinic Merivale Clinical Director

Laservision Eye Clinic Merivale is one of New Zealand’s leading providers of laser eye surgery. For over 20 years, our professional team has been committed to providing patients with outstanding results.

During that same time, we’ve been proud to promote the Laservision brand and benefits of our procedures through Metropol. It’s a magazine with its own sights set firmly on the future and has helped us successfully engage with one of our key audiences, delivering outstanding reach and value for our advertising dollar. Congratulations Metropol on your 20th anniversary.

Robert Weir Weir Architecture Managing Director

Congratulations to Metropol on their 20th anniversary! We have been with the Metropol team since we started our business 12 years ago.

Having come from a medical background as a GP, having to advertise and promote a new business was a completely different and foreign concept.

Lorraine has been fantastic, wisely guiding us and helping promote our business. We have found the editorials to be very beneficial as clients find them interesting and educational. We often have clients bring in old editorials they have been holding onto to discuss the treatment mentioned!

Weir Architecture formed a partnership with Metropol to promote our business, showcase our latest awardwinning projects and to create brand awareness following the breakup up of Weirwalker Architecture.

We know that this approach is reaching our target market due to the considerable feedback from our existing clients and potential new clients.

I have now worked with the Metropol team for more than 10 years and find them very capable, easy to work with and nothing is ever a problem.

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“He felt now that he was not simply close to her, but that he did not know where he ended and she began,” Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina

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EDITOR’S PERSPECTIVE

Melinda Collins

hether it’s tying the knot, getting hitched, or simply taking one’s hand, when it comes to unions, there’s something pretty special about the one that links two people together in marriage.

It’s a union which has crossed the social, geographical, religious, cultural, economic and gender divides, with evidence of its existence tracing back to almost the beginning of civilisation itself.

Recognised in some way shape or form in almost every society since the beginning of time, it was born from the need to secure a safe environment in which to breed, handle the granting of property rights and protect bloodlines.

And yet despite the inherent practicalities behind its formation, marriage has always had love and romance at its very heart.

The engagement ring – a custom dating back to Ancient Rome – is believed to represent eternal love and is based on the belief that a vein or nerve ran directly from the ‘ring’ finger of the left hand straight to the heart.

There are few areas of modern day life which are as strongly influenced by such ancient customs and traditions as those which relate to the ‘big day’. And yet, despite this, never before have weddings been injected with the degree of personality as what they are today.

So if you’re planning your nuptials, you may wish to let tradition be your guide, but make sure you let your personality shine through too. After all, it may just be one day, but it’s one day that you will remember for the rest of your life.

Love the Metropol team

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social scene

Dilhan Fernando, Sharon Pierce, Merrill Fernando

Discovering tea gastronomy On Thursday 15 March, Continental partnered with Mona Vale Pantry to deliver a bespoke high tea with the Fernando family.

Natalie-Rose Rutherford, Emma Newman

Courtney Meo, Anne Marie Jordan, Angela Chapman

Suz Henderson, Shelley McMurtrie

Keith & Joan Scrivener, Mark Austin

Merrill Fernando, David Cartwright (Continental) Jeanette Tee, Stephanie Berry The beautiful event, designed

by Marcus Braun, with all items infused with Dilmah tea varietals, delved into the delicate and fascinating art of tea gastronomy.

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Located on the site of the old Russley Hotel, the Russley Village is set within eight acres of award-winning gardens and grounds. The centrepiece of The Russley Village is its purpose built resident community facility, The Homestead where you will find Abode CafĂŠ & Brasserie, a cinema, library, arts & crafts space, hair salon and wellness rooms. The Sefton Apartments are now completed and residents are enjoying the magnificent new pool and spa complex which completes the stunning range of facilities available at the village.

Holly Lea Village is nestled in the heart of Fendalton within beautifully tailored grounds with an extensive range of facilities including restaurant, garden lounge, cinema, library, hair salon and the newly renovated dining room. The village offers a range of care and extra support services delivered to your apartment.

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one on one

The Untouchable

PERI DRYSDALE A less is more approach isn’t one traditionally taken by a successful fashion label, but then Untouched World founder Peri Drysdale isn’t one to play by the rules. Doing things differently is, after all, what has cemented her place in the upper echelons of entrepreneurial royalty.

Metropol talks to Peri about her recent achievements and striking a sartorial chord.

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New Zealand Hall of Fame for Women Entrepreneurs inductees, Untouched World founder, Peri Drysdale MBE (left), entrepreneur and prolific director, Mavis Mullins MNZM (centre) and Fashion Week founder, Dame Pieter Stewart (right).

How does it feel to have been recognised at such a high level, as one of the 2018 Company of Women Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Inductees?

It was humbling to be recognised amongst such a group of enormously courageous and successful NZ women.

However, I am only the face of our company and our success is the result of incredible input from amazing people I have had working alongside me now and in the past, and with fantastic family input and support.

great energy. People talk about finding Untouched World inspiring. The fact that we built the brand on a sustainable model, though ahead of its time from a commercial point of view, meant that we have been global leaders in this space, so have always had highly engaged followers. Strangely after nearly two decades, Untouched World still feels fresh and ‘new’ to me.

Why do you think the business story of Untouched World struck such a chord and, as a result, has become such an incredible success?

Untouched World is a brand of enormous depth, the kite logo and brand story has an incredible resonance with people all over the world. It is creative, different and has a

What’s the best part about what you do?

Pretty much everything! I love it all. I love the people – our team, our customers, our suppliers, our foundation team. I love the design and creative process as well as production.

I wake up and look forward to another day.

You are one of the country’s most successful entrepreneurs, what has been the winning formula for you – hard work, dedication, passion, a great product?

Ha ha! All of the above! I think stickability; an utter belief in what you are doing and being prepared to do things differently are key.

What has been some of the best advice you’ve ever been given?

Early on, it was to not go into partnership with someone else. We looked at partnerships a few times.

I was given the sound advice that a partner who shared the same motivation and goals during a start-up phase, wouldn’t necessarily share the same vision in years to come, which could ultimately result in more effort going into running the partnership than the business. Early on it is tempting to take partners on as you don’t know what you are doing. Keeping control has meant we have been able to stick to the values that underpin the business, the raison d’etre that gets me up in the morning.

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one on one

Can you take us back to the start of Untouched World, what sparked the idea for the business?

As I travelled around the world selling our knitwear I had become extremely concerned about the trajectory the planet was on. I could see environmental degradation going on from visit to visit. Government and business talk the world over was all about GDP and financial bottom line. I worried about what could one person, one company could do. The problem was so big, but I came to the conclusion that we had to do something about it. So, long story short, we decided to create a sustainable lifestyle fashion brand.

I wanted a brand that would model a new way of doing business, that would highlight that style and quality could be achieved without pollution to water and air, filling landfills or treating workers poorly. Back in those days sustainable clothing had a hemp sack reputation, but I wanted to reach people who were in a position of influence to really make a change.

So we had to create luxurious, high quality products that would appeal to that market. I also wanted a brand that would give back, put its money where its mouth is and wanted a project to coalesce the stakeholders and get them thinking about what was happening to the planet. So, Untouched World was born – with the bold vision to use fashion as a vehicle to champion what is possible for our planet and its people.

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Savvy

SHARED SPACES

Christchurch is embracing the burgeoning international trend of co-working, with savvy businesses snapping up shared spaces throughout the city. Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, start-up or community group, the clever co-working concept is creative Christchurch at its best.

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Evil Genius Bar & Lair Unit B, 1091 Ferry Road Described as a café, bar and co-working space for ‘outcasts, geniuses, mavericks and misanthropes looking for a cool spot to work, eat and drink... not necessarily in that order’.

ARGO 215 Marine Parade, New Brighton ‘An ecosystem of passionate and driven professionals’, offering desks, an event space, meeting room, parking, in-house events and networking, with beach views and surfboard storage!

Regus 6 Hazeldean Road Addington and Awly Building, 287-293 Durham Street A statement office, friendly coworking space to hire, a buzzing business lounge and meeting rooms with all mod cons – it’s all here to rent between these two innovative spaces.

Christchurch Community House 301 Tuam St, Christchurch Central Run by a group of non-profit organisations committed to modelling a strong, connected community, there’s ‘hot desking’ for community groups, and a range of tenancy options and bookable rooms.

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C-Lab 270 St Asaph St, Christchurch Central Desks and meeting rooms for freelancers, entrepreneurs and start-ups in the vibrant Boxed Quarter laneways, it even has a roof-top balcony.

EPIC 76/106 Manchester St, Christchurch Central A hub of high-tech digital collaboration for some of New Zealand’s brightest high-tech companies, it has meeting rooms, event spaces, a co-working lounge and hosts interesting speakers every week.

The Collect Suite 1, Level 1, 185 Manchester St Offering desks and meeting rooms, its founders wanted to create a home for freelancers, start-ups and entrepreneurs to ‘create a diverse community where our workspace continually inspires us’.

GreenHouse 146 Lichfield St, Christchurch Central An innovation hub for start-ups, scaleups and small businesses with 40 desks, meeting rooms and an open event space for up to 100, offering tailored support, programmes and events.

XCHC 376 Wilsons Rd, Waltham Providing spaces to produce, showcase and share creative works, there’s an onsite licensed café and bar, exhibition and event space, and a loft apartment for visitors and artists in residence.

Awesome HQ 192 St Asaph St, Christchurch Central Provided by the Ministry of Awesome, this co-working space is designed to support start-ups, freelancers, small businesses and individuals.

BizDojo 4 Ash Street, Christchurch Central There are 150 desks, three meeting rooms and an open event space. Marketed as ‘more than just a desk’, insightful people and programmes are on hand to help businesses grow.

Phillipstown Community Hub 39 Nursery Rd, Phillipstown Made up of groups working towards developing a more inclusive community, it has three community lounges and several office spaces.

community101 111 Cashel St, Christchurch Central A free co-working space at BNZ in the CBD offering flexible hot-desks and meeting rooms, available for anyone during business hours.

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out & about

The Boardroom 10 Wakefield Ave, Sumner A shared space for remote-working Sumner residents, it’s located above the local surf shop, with six permanent desks and one hot desk, available between 9am and 5pm.

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olly taught tap in Dunedin and continued to teach it when she moved to Christchurch, aged 22. Her love of dance was passed onto her son, Hayden Withers, who graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in 2014, and is now New York based, and wowing audiences at Off Broadway. “Hayden’s my inspiration,” Molly says.

The birth of Molls Dolls came about when the mother of a young girl she taught suggested Molly take a class for adults, as well as preschoolers. The same mother also suggested the name Molls Dolls.

It was while attending a Masters Games event with a softball team, which Molly says was enormous fun, that she became aware that the Masters had a Dancesports category.

She returned home with a plan in mind and wasted no time in putting out the word she was looking to teach tap to adult women. She set up a dance studio in her home and in 2015, Molls Dolls were up and tapping.

In 2016 they competed in their first Masters Games in Dunedin.

“Our team comprised six ex-tap dancers. We were in the Formation Team section of the Dancesports and the crowds loved us so much that we returned home wearing silver medals!”

Fired with such a win, Molls Dolls headed to the Masters at Wanganui in January 2017. “But this time there were 11 of us

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(three teams) and we came away with Gold and Silver.”

On Waitangi weekend of this year, Molls Dolls competed at the Masters, again; by now the three teams had grown to 21 dancers, aged from 37 to 69. They made a clean sweep, with the red and silver team winning the gold medal, the blue team taking out the silver, and the black and gold team getting bronze. They also got the silver medal in Show Dance.

The girls are super industrious when it comes to fundraising. “From May to August we make up to 300 dozen cheese rolls, per run – we’ve even made over 1,200 dozen!”

Next up for these indefatigable dames of dance is the Masters Games in October at Timaru and Wanganui in February, 2019. “We’ve also been invited to an Australasian Competition called Follow Your Dreams, with a qualifying competition in Christchurch in August. If we qualify then we’ll be heading to Melbourne in January 2019.”

Molly says her dancers inspire her and have brought so much fun into her life. “The girls give me so much joy. I don’t think I would have survived the hard times without them; they make Molls Dolls!”

For more information, email molz@xtra.co.nz.

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AN AUTUMNAL

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ith leaves changing and temperatures dropping, red and copper-based colours are making their comeback. The latest autumn trends point towards burgundy and purple-based reds being the musthave. With Pantone’s Colour of the Year being announced as Ultraviolet, many homages to this within the hair industry have been seen already. A dash of purple in a red or brown colour can give a striking result.

With moisture in the air, cold temperatures creeping in and heaters blasting in the office, you may feel a little lacklustre. The Keratin Blowout is an essential treatment for anyone struggling with frizz, fluff, or unmanageable hair. It leaves your hair significantly smoother for up to eight

Colour & styling by Carla Thompson H&B hair art & beauty.

Planning a hair shake-up? Need some inspiration from professionals around the world? H&B has been taking notes on the colour trends for autumn 2018 and is ready to help you transform your locks! weeks, making blow-drying and flatironing a breeze. If done immediately following a colour service, Keratin Blowout will lock in your colour, helping it to look fresh for longer.

Along with its superstar stylists, H&B has beauticians armed with the best and brightest technology. The new Ultraceuticals Sonophoresis service is the perfect add-on to a facial. Using ultrasonic vibrations, it allows your skin to absorb the products used in your facial more efficiently. Pop into H&B now to get a glimpse of the day spa progress – opening this year!

If you would like to make a consultation appointment with a stylist or beautician, contact Hair Art & Beauty on 03-381 8939, info@hairart.co.nz, or book online at hairart.co.nz.

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an edible

initiative The greenfingers amongst us have long recognised the benefits of creating food sources in our very own backyards and, with a growing recognition of the health and happiness benefits inherent in growing your own goodies, garden to plate initiatives have been increasing in popularity.

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e’ll discuss the importance of green cropping, and cover topics such as companion planting, orchard planting and crop rotation,” says Curator’s House gardener Louise Young.

Run twice yearly in autumn and spring, Louise co-presents the sessions with sustainability expert Rhys Taylor. “With Rhys and I coming from quite different work backgrounds, the benefit of our sessions is that participants get two points of view and two paths of information.”

Louise says the sessions are not only accessible to non-gardeners, but they are also great to upskill and update experienced gardeners.

“We want participants to leave our

session really inspired to put in a vege garden, and also to have a bit of confidence in trying new techniques,” Louise says.

“We have quite an organic approach to vegetable gardening – looking after the soil and the environment is very important.”

There will be the tastiest of tapas treats provided during the session from the Curator’s House restaurant. “Our tapas will focus on in-season produce from the Curator’s garden,” Louise says.

Participants in the session need only bring a pen and notebook, plus suitable footwear for walking around vegetable beds.

The Curator’s Edible Garden Session Sunday 22 April, 10am to 12.30pm.

For more information and to book visit www.eventfinda.co.nz.

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NICK INKSTER (CENTRE) WANTED TO CREATE SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR HIS HOME TOWN. IMAGE NANCY ZHOU

Old meets new

The central city is becoming a hotspot for local talent to realise their creative dreams, with historic buildings providing the inspirational canvas. Such dreams have been realised in the CBD’s grand Old Government Building, which opened in 1913 and now O.G.B is a perfect way to get a taste of old Christchurch, with staff in suspenders and newsboy caps.

Owner Nick Inkster talks about his motivation for setting it up, his plans for expansion and the city’s transformation.

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What were you doing before you set up O.G.B? I’m a carpenter by trade and was working in Western Australia’s oil and gas industry for seven years. After the earthquakes [of 2010 and 2011] I wanted to come home and give back by spending my hard-earned cash on something special for my home town of Christchurch.

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What was the motivation behind opening O.G.B? From the age of 21 my father told me he could see me building my own bar one day. I loved the concept of a bar where people meet, talk and socialise and where the bartender knows your name. I love old buildings so after the earthquakes I had my eye on one location in the city – the Old Government Building.

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What drew you to the Old Government Building?

Cathedral Square. I love that it is the heart of our city and always will be. The Old Government Building is, I believe, Christchurch’s Buckingham Palace. I was always drawn to it as a kid when I used to bus into the Square from Dallington/ Linwood growing up. So many of my customers, somewhere along their life, have come into contact with the Old Government Building. There are many, many stories, which is another reason why it is so special.

Can you tell us a little bit about your other projects, such as the restaurant opposite the bar and Frederick Woodwards Barber Shop?

Frederick Woodward was a local barber tobacconist who had Woodwards & Co back in the late 1800s/early 1900s in Cathedral Square. I’ve honoured him with a timeless, classic-style barber shop. The restaurant will undergo a Gatsbystyle fit out in good time but for now we have a beautiful big grand piano that we have pianists play on every weekend.

Parlour is opening next to the O.G.B soon – what’s the vibe going to be there?

Parlour will be the best room in the house, the house being the Old Government Building. It will be a space to speak, bringing people together to generate debate and discussion. It will be where conversation is had, where the ladies can go to talk about the gentlemen.

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Is our city different now to what you remember growing up?

It is very different but I’m excited to see it become a liveable city with farmers’ markets, apartments, residents and an awesome hospitality offering. I can’t wait to build more projects for the people of Christchurch.

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ased on the Robert Louis Stevenson novella The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Jekyll and Hyde, the rock musical, opens at Rangiora Town Hall on 10 May. “It’s a challenging show for our cast, but in a good way,” says Director Paul Johnson. “It’s very much a musical with music entwined, rather than a play with songs.”

Born and bred in Rangiora, Paul is very loyal to his hometown. He has been involved with the North Canterbury Musical Society (NCMS) since 2006 when he played Bernardo in West Side Story. His directing debut came in 2011 with Guys and Dolls. “It’s thanks to NCMS that I am where I am in the performing arts in Canterbury.”

Paul says there’s a great camaraderie within the Jekyll and Hyde cast. “Many of our cast live outside Rangiora, so there’s a lot of car-pooling to rehearsals.”

Musical Director Leanne O’Mahony has done an impressive 10 shows for NCMS and Lance McBride, who plays Jekyll/Hyde, had the lead role in the 2015 NCMS production of Disney Beauty and the Beast, directed by Paul.

Jekyll and Hyde: 10 May to 26 May, Rangiora Town Hall. For more information email director@ncms.co.nz or to book tickets visit www.ncms.co.nz with iTicket.

Dastardly Deeds

As the fog descends footsteps approach – closer, closer. You hear laughter – a chilling cackle; you clutch your companion’s arm… surely there’s safety in numbers? From the mist, a raised arm, a bloodied blade – you scream! Too late... Jekyll and Hyde have already entered the theatre.

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Is your pet’s diet right for them?

There are many things that need to be taken into consideration when looking for the right diet for a pet. This includes their age, activity levels, medical conditions or any allergies they have. A massive amount of information is available on the internet.

However, deciphering what information is true, and then applying this to a pet, can be the difficult part. The best thing that someone can do for their furry family members is to discuss their pet’s diet with the professionals.

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Nutrition Focus A huge variety of dietary options are available for our four-legged friends. Some great, some not so great – but how does a caring owner really know what is right for their pet? The topic of diet is one discussed often for humans but can be forgotten when it comes to our beloved animals.

What benefits could you see?

Feeding a high-quality diet that is balanced by using good, well-sourced ingredients can improve energy levels, digestion, skin and coat quality. Smelly breath? There are diets that can assist with the prevention of dental disease. Arthritis?

Diets exist with anti-inflammatory properties to help improve mobility.

During February, Ourvets had a focus on nutrition and encouraged pet owners to ask the questions to find out more. “We want pets to have the best nutrition that suits their needs – but equally, we want our clients to understand why we have made a certain recommendation for their pet,” says Ourvets Practice Manager, Sarah Clements.

“Certain diets can replace or reduce the need for medication and can provide a hassle-free treatment for some ailments.”

For those that feel their pet could benefit from a specific diet or are unsure what benefits they would see from dietary planning and advice, the knowledgeable team at Ourvets is always on hand to discuss.

Visit www.ourvets.co.nz.

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In veterinary clinics, nutrition is often described as the ‘5th Vital Assessment’ – following closely from heart, lung, temperature and pain assessments. When a diet is looked at in conjunction with all these, it’s easy to see just how important it is – and why vet clinics are keen to start the discussion.

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You’ll find this stylish space just off the main road, at 6 Markham, Amberley. A sartorial showcase of New Zealand and Australian design, with well-respected labels such as Coop and Elk,

along with a unique range of carefully curated lifestyle products including art, ceramics and jewellery, Ruby Six has something for everyone.

To celebrate the store’s second birthday, Ruby Six is giving one very lucky Metropol reader the opportunity to win a beautiful Coop ‘Better Sweater’

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Starring Amy Schumer, I Feel Pretty centres on Renee, who struggles with feelings of insecurity and inadequacy on a daily basis. Then one day, she wakes from a fall believing she is suddenly the most beautiful and capable woman on the planet. With this newfound confidence, Renee

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But what will happen when she realises her appearance never changed?

I Feel Pretty opens in NZ cinemas on 19 April 2018 and Metropol has five double passes to give away to some very lucky readers.

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Full speed ahead with tech On Tuesday 13 March, Ricoh held its Technology Test Drive, with Crusaders Coach Scott Robertson delivering a speech about the year ahead.

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What’s to Come If you’re still thinking Ricoh only supplies photocopiers, then you really need to unclog your paper jam. The company’s latest addition to its suite of business technology solutions contributes to the most exciting advances in signage since Claude first mass produced neon.

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icoh’s Peter O’Connor says the company’s electronic signage range offers endless possibilities.

“Your electronic signage can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be.”

If you’re innovative in business but technology isn’t really your bag; if you don’t know your dongle from your daemon, you can still get into electronic signage in a big way. Ricoh supplies and installs, and Peter can talk you through all the options to find a solution to suit your business needs and level of techno-engagement. The smaller interactive screens operate just like a big

iPad on the wall. All the options operate through wireless technology, are cloudbased and require only a wall socket.

At its simplest, electronic signage is an indoor screen, running anything from your latest product range, to staff health and safety procedures in the canteen.

From there the sky really is the limit – there is outdoor signage, you can put a hologram into a shop window or turn a changing room mirror into a sign and touch the screen to overlay different outfits onto yourself. You can have a video wall in your showroom of multiple 98-inch screens banded together seamlessly, and run screens in numerous

locations from one spot showing the same or even different information.

Ricoh also supplies OLED flexible glass bent into waves or stunning shapes, with black back colour contrast, so the picture is crystal clear.

A popular option is the interactive touch overlay on a shop window. Real estate agents have found buyers enjoy the ability to swipe a window to view properties of interest, rather than having to wait for old fashioned video to scroll around to a particular house.

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A ‘one-stop-shop’ for immigration medicals.

An integral immigration role Immigration Express is busy and buzzing like a beehive, and that’s just the way the team likes it. Proud of the role it plays in bringing overseas workers to Canterbury, Immigration Express knows that our rebuild progresses, our factories continue to produce and our cows get milked in part because of its contribution as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for immigration medicals.

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The required X-rays, blood tests, biometrics and medicals are all done right there in the clinic which holds ‘Approved Panel Physicians for New Zealand Immigration’ status, and there is free parking outside the door. Hours are from 7am until 5pm but can be extended by special arrangement. The all-inclusive fee is $470 with no hidden extras and no charges for copies of your results.

Co-owner Daphne Durning says having recently gone up from three radiographers to five, the team is still busy and always looking for more doctors and medical staff.

Daphne’s philosophy is for the business to fit around the team’s circumstances and families, not the other way around.

“I always wanted a job that fitted around my life and couldn’t find that, so I have ensured it is integral to our own business,” Daphne says.

No wonder it’s such a happy place to visit and a great place to work.

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NOT JUST A PHARMACY Barnett’s West End Pharmacy is more than just a chemist.

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e’re an established pharmacy with so much more, including giftware, cosmetics, skincare products and everything you’d hope from a contemporary chemist,” Retail Manager Jane says.

There’s a wide range of clutches, wallets, handbags, scarves and ponchos. “With stock arriving throughout winter, you are bound to find your new favourite.”

Opposite the Bridge of Remembrance, the location couldn’t be handier for workers and visitors to the central city.

A Facebook page reminds followers of the season and what to expect, including tips and advice from one of the team. Ear piercing and passport photos are available in store with no booking required. This winter it will also be offering onsite and offsite flu vaccinations from one of the trained pharmacists.

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Silver linings have been known to take many forms and the latest is a rather fashionable one.

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omewhere between the fluorescent headbands, shoulder-pads and rollneck skivvies of the 80s, metallics got a bad rap. But now they’re emerging with a glamourous new look and, although head to toe may take the luster off this hot new trend, we’re here to help you find the shiny middle ground.

Accessories are the safe bet when you want to shine bright but not overwhelm.

Dip your toes in the metallic waters in the more literal sense by starting with footwear, after all, a silver shoe is a pretty safe bet when it comes to putting your best foot forward.

A sweet silver clutch can take you from day to night and, and although they say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, silver has been winning some pretty illustrious affections in the jewellery department.

The future is certainly looking bright – and shiny.

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dream weaver A bit of wardrobe whimsy always revives the style soul. Here’s a shop the look of the pieces your fashion dreams are made of.

Embrace being pretty in pink in this chic coat. WOLF PACK PINK JACKET. Wolf Pack, 483 Papanui Road.

Snuggle up in style in the FLITCH LOOP SCARF, MERINO KNIT SINGLET AND ECOPOSSUM COAT CARDI www.untouchedworld.com

Birds of a stylish feather flock together in this sophisticated number.

ZONE JACKET LOVINGLY MADE IN NZ BY REPERTOIRE. www.repertoire.co.nz Spanish sophistication will get your toes tapping with these GADEA LOAFERS. Wink Shoe Store, 1027 Ferry Road (Kite Lane).

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Floral fabrics and a feminine silhouette make hearts flutter with this seventies style. 1970s Maxi Dress. Madam Butterfly’s Vintage Style Boutique, 477 Ferry Road.

Weave some dreams with the FREYA DREAMCATCHER PLUNGE BALCONY BRA AND BRIEF, 8-16DD-H. The Fitting Room, www.thefittingroom.co.nz

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By Bridget Hope, Magpie Style Wardrobe Director

ON MY RADAR

CLEAN LINES: A belted wool trench. A perfectly crisp shirt. The perfect pair of pants. With environmental factors pointing harshly against fast-fashion, expert tailoring and clean lines are seeing a resurgence. The buy-once, buy-better philosophy is on the up-and-up as land-fills rise to house cheap mass-produced clothes. Classic cuts and colours are also following suit in hues guaranteed to stand the test of time. Think grey-marl roll-neck sweaters and belted camel coats in high quality natural fibres. There has never been a more relevant time to think about the longevity of what we wear on our backs.

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BERRIES, SPICE & ALL THINGS NICE: The new winter hues see rich colour palettes of berry tones and spicy shades – with the colour of mustard reigning supreme. Great news for black lovers everywhere, these new shades pair perfectly with existing monochrome wardrobes. Knitwear comes in the form of rich raspberry reds, deep blueberry tones and dense saffron shades.

As the temperature plummets, here’s what’s on the fashion horizon. Hold onto your hats, coats and scarves, for there is something for everyone here.

Never has a fashion season been so full of contradiction.

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EMBELLISHED JACKETS: Last year saw a surge of embellishments on jackets and coats which continues throughout winter. Decorated coats and jackets, while lavish, are also more refined in their detailing. Think finer crystals designed in styles featuring cleaner lines. Beaded embroidery continues for evening – only with even more sequins added than in previous years.

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KIMONO ME PRETTY: Love them or loathe them, printed and textured kimonos continue their reign through winter and into Spring/Summer.

A god-send on fuller arms, a well-placed Kimono can hide a multitude of sins. Worn over a sleek black dress or narrow pants and floaty top – the kimono delivers an air of fashion confidence on even the chilliest winter night. The new season kimonos are adorned with artful prints and velvet cuffs and lapels.

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ART ATTACK: While the political landscape on the global stage feels uneasy at the best of times, high-fashion has become decidedly more playful. Dolce & Gabbana sent models down the runway in a thrashing display of hip-hop princesses and modern Shakespeare muses. Closer to home, Trelise Cooper saw butterflies painted on camouflage jackets and bold “I Got This” slogans painted across long utilitarian coats.

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And now for…THE TRENDS TO RETIRE: While these styles have served us well, it’s time to say good-night (for now anyway) to: 1. Overthe-knee suede boots. 2. Bare-shoulder tops. 3. Ironic branded tees. The sun has set for you - quite literally!

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Embrace nature without sacrificing style in women’s clothing from Merrell. It can be challenging to find women’s clothing with the right balance of comfort, style and protection when facing competing elements outside – and of course style also matters when it comes to women’s lifestyle and active wear.

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hat’s why we make sure you’ll still look good while you brave the elements of the rugby side line, netball courts, or yourself out there working up a sweat, by providing an array of protective women’s outdoor clothing, featuring modern and athletic designs made with premium materials,” says Retail and Apparel Co-ordinator Clare Schrader.

Whether you need pants or shorts, shirts, jackets or accessories, Merrell has all the layers of women’s clothing needed to stay strong and productive on any path.

With a new footwear line also heading into store, there are many different options available. “If you’re jetsetting off away from the approaching winter, we have the Zoe Sojourn range which allows you to ‘pack light and live big’. Or perhaps you’re ready to hit the tracks in our Siren Hex Q2 Engineered mesh hiker, offering gender-specific stability, alignment and support.

“Women can accomplish great things in nature, and our gear can help. Enjoy the journey, but make sure the right gear from Merrell comes along too.”

For a walk through the latest ranges visit www.merrell.co.nz or Merrell Level 2 of Westfield Mall, Riccarton, and also Let’s Get Outside, 11 the Mall, Queenstown

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There will be nibbles and drinks from 10am to 6pm and some special deals, because it’s little wonder customers from all over the city and as far afield as Ashburton have embraced the store, with its reputation spreading rapidly.

This is a store that belies its unassuming suburban location with an elegant layout and the quality of the clothing.

“We offer really lovely clothing that has been well-looked after, if even worn at all – clothing that deserves its life ‘to be continued’.”

More often than not the clothes here are beautifully cut designer pieces at a fraction of the cost. Amanda is very strict about the as-new quality of the pre-loved clothing and the cleanliness of everything in store, where pre-loved items for women and men line the racks alongside the new.

Besides clothing, the store stocks distinctive and often quirky gift items.

“We love to have a bit of fun and our customers appreciate that too.”

Open seven days at 48a Bryndwr Road – until 5.30pm on weekdays and from 10am to 4pm on weekends.

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A Sensory Surprise When stepping into La Bella Nails & Lashes in Papanui, the serene oasis is a sensory surprise. Embellished in oak wood and neutral hues, the salon has been operated

by Bella Tran and her five professional therapists for eight months.

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sing superior natural products, the menu is affordable and divine – from perfectly applied nail polish for $15, to a 75-minute ‘Escape to Heaven’ package for $85. There’s amazing silken eyelash extensions and waxing treatments.

It is Canterbury’s only professional salon that’s trained and authorised for the popular SNS nail system, which melds gel and acrylic qualities in more than 350 powder-coated shades. “It can last up-to three weeks; the Vitamin E and calcium help nails grow beautifully strong,” Bella says.

She suggests bridal groups have their nails done a couple of days before the wedding.

Gift vouchers will make Mother’s Day bliss. Mothers and daughters often recline side by side for pedicures on what Bella likens to beach beds by the pool with adjustable lumbar support. Little princesses can have their nails done and, for men, MAN-icures and sport pedicures.

Bella takes hygiene very seriously, using a medical-grade autoclave sterilisation system. Also avoiding nasty

chemicals and using organic where possible is imperative, such as the organic mandarin and mango rich moisture crème and the famed Butter London nail-polish.

“From the bottom of my heart, I can say making my clients truly happy is the most important part of my business.”

Conveniently open from TuesdaySunday 12A Main North Road (parking around the back), phone 03-352 9789, or booking online is easy at www.labella.co.nz.

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You’ve commanded a significant following with your fashion blog, how do you curate content that appeals to a diverse audience?

I try to make content that I’d like to see and read myself. I think this appeals to a variety of different people because it’s authentic and people appreciate that – especially now that blogging has become so lucrative.

Being open and honest with my readers is always my number one policy.

Tell us about the launch of your YouTube channel. How did you decide on this as an additional platform?

Diving into YouTube has been a natural progression from my blog and the content I create for it. I’ve really enjoyed being able to show my readers another side of my life and personality through videos – something I feel static blog posts can lack. It’s also a lot of fun creatively to challenge myself in a different way.

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New Zealand harvests the cream of the crop when it comes to fashion, but it’s also got a down-to-earth vibe that gives style the freedom to roam without rules or conventions. It’s a liberating juxtaposition that plays out oh-so-beautifully on one of NZ’s most recognised and celebrated fashion blogs, Stolen Inspiration, narrated by Kendra Jeffery. Metropol talks to Kendra about her blue-chip blog status and a wild ride.

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What do you think is original about NZ fashion compared with the rest of the world?

There’s a lot more experimentation rather than sticking to a particular style in NZ. If you want to dress fancy one day but in Birkenstocks and jeans the next, no one would give it a second thought. We get the best of both worlds, because we are loyal to our laid-back nature but aren’t afraid to try new trends and make them our own.

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It’s no secret that the accessibility of offshore products through online shopping has taken its toll on local retailers. One Christchurch-based entrepreneur, Joel Kendall, has made it his mission to help local boutiques through the power of ecommerce.

Founded in 2011, Mode.co.nz is now one of New Zealand’s largest online fashion stores.

“There were a lot of stores trying their own thing online but weren’t really succeeding.”

“There are so many international companies targeting New Zealand customers, it’s really hard for these small stores to compete. There were a lot of stores trying their own thing online but they weren’t really succeeding. So, bringing them together made them stronger,” says Joel, whose background in ecommerce and marketing gave them the boost they needed to gain ground online.

“We’re continually working to make Mode a destination to shop – with the added benefit of customers supporting their local boutiques.”

It seems to be working; Mode. co.nz already brings together 20 stores from around the country and a customer base in the tens of thousands, while handling all the details in between.

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he concept came about when my partner was looking at getting her Sumner-based boutique, Urban Surf, set up with an online store,” Joel says.

“They knew they needed to offer online shopping to grow their business but didn’t know where to start. Mode was born out of the realisation that there would be other local stores in the same situation. By bringing them together, we could offer something more exciting for customers to shop.

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t may have born the brunt of some misguided criticism at times; heckled for being boring, chastised for being too conservative, overshadowed by more ostentatious shades. But come what may, brown has always stood its ground, and with good reason.

From beige and burnt umber to chestnut and cocoa brown, this composite colour was a favoured colour choice in the seventies and in late 2017 it made headlines as the ‘new neutral’ thanks to retail giant Net-a-Porter singing its praises.

Take a big bite out of this new aesthetic, it’s sweet like chocolate!

By Kate Pierson

It’s the underdog. Never a narcissist about what it has to offer. It gets on well with its counterparts. And it’s the colour of chocolate, a great form of escapism. Quite frankly, there’s little to frown about when it comes to brown.

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Touted as a counterpoint to other beautiful autumnal shades like forest green, teal and deep red, shades of brown marched with their head held high down the runways of designers like Simone Rocha and Victoria Beckham’s autumn collections.

Brown has, in fact, knocked navy blue off its perch and has been unified with black in holy sartorial matrimony. Black and brown are one of the ‘it’ colour couples of the season with white accents and other natural shades the perfect complement.

A power dressing shade, brown has become synonymous with empowerment, authority and equally, being grounded; an interesting combination of qualities.

In the spirit of celebrating this once controversial hue, we’ve put together a moodboard of wardrobe must-haves.

Go on, take a big bite out of this new aesthetic, it’s sweet like chocolate!

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Soulful style On Sunday 11 March, Soulstyle Organic Hair Salon celebrated the opening of its new salon in Lyttelton.

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NEW NAILS From muted metallics, to single stripes, we’ve hunted out the must-have nail trends straight from the runways.

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leverly applied ombre polishes have been a big hit on the catwalks this season, seen at Tom Ford in a combination of black and glitter. It was more metallics at Michael Costello, with rose gold ombre created using three Essie polishes.

Stripes have been a big hit everywhere, but different every time. At Tibi a nude manicure was upgraded with black diagonal stripes across both index fingers, at 3.1 Phillip Lim it was one single horizontal line on the ring finger, at Kate Spade it was single vertical line on the index and, at Area NYC, Swarovski crystals made vertical lines running down each nail.

The French manicure too has had a 2018 upgrade, with a stripe of green at Alice + Olivia and a check French look for Opening Ceremony.

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Why Molecheck?

EARLY DETECTION DOES MATTER Just like blood pressure, mammograms or a dental checkup, it’s important to monitor your skin’s health. As we say goodbye to summer, it’s time to tick off your skin check as well. Early detection matters.

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e’ve enjoyed the sunshine, now we should check what damage it may have caused.

Even though skin cancer is usually easy to spot and treat, certain types

can be deadly when left untreated. Although anyone can develop a skin cancer, those with a history of high sun exposure (particularly sunburns) and fair skinned people are the most vulnerable. The facts are stark:

The skin cancer doctors at Molecheck have had extensive training in dermoscopy and skin cancer management. They aim to detect skin cancer at the earliest possible stage using a hand-held, surface microscope called a dermoscope.

Skin cancer can occur on any part of the skin, not just in moles. The Molecheck team uses the latest dermoscopy techniques to view structures beneath the skin surface (including tiny cancer blood vessels) which enables them to diagnose melanoma and other skin cancers at the very earliest possible stage, before they can be seen with the naked eye.

All Molecheck patients receive a thorough and comprehensive skin cancer and melanoma check. And as well as skin cancer detection, dermoscopy technology enables Molecheck doctors to confidently diagnose many types of benign growths, which avoids anxiety and unnecessary surgery.

Molecheck doctors aim to find any skin cancer at the first consultation. At this consultation, they may also treat pre-cancerous lesions with cryotherapy (also called cryosurgery). Some benign unsightly or unwanted spots, lumps and discolourations may also be able to be treated during the consultation.

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• New Zealand has the highest melanoma incidence rate in the world; • Two in three New Zealanders will develop a skin cancer over their lifetime; • Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer; • Around 70,000 people are diagnosed with melanoma and other skin cancers in New Zealand every year; • About 500 New Zealanders die annually from skin cancer; • Most skin cancers can be cured with early diagnosis and treatment; • The sooner skin cancers are detected, the simpler the treatment and the more successful it is likely to be.

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lear Ridge luxury accommodation in Hanmer has played spectacular host to many wedding related occasions, right from the beginning of the romantic journey – the proposal. “We take great pride in providing a beautiful backdrop for a couple as they embark on the journey of a lifetime. We have played host to alloccasions, from the initial engagement right through to the hen’s party and then

the honeymoon. Our accommodation caters for everything,” Manager Rosie McFarlane says.

A stunning range of luxury suites – thirteen in total – sets the tone, with indulgent and exemplary hospitality designed to spoil guests. With the apartments located on Jacks Pass Road, guests can take advantage of all Hanmer has to offer, with the thermal pools and village only two minutes’ walk.

A Qualmark Five Star facility, Clear Ridge can cater to groups and couples as well as solo travellers. Each suite boasts a fully equipped open plan kitchen, a laundry, sitting and dining areas, plus a study and bathroom.

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jole, meaning ‘dress’ in Danish, is located at the new Boulder Point Retail Precinct in Hanmer Springs. Mother and daughter duo Stephanie and Penny Suckling opened the store in December last year.

Predominantly importing clothing from Denmark, Stephanie was introduced to the clothing range and was so impressed by the quality, comfort and style, she was eager to share her fortuitous discovery. “I worked in fashion leading up to starting this business, and the connection was established 20 years ago when we employed a young Danish boy, whose brother is part-owner of the Danish clothing company and he offered us the opportunity to introduce the range to New Zealand.”

While aimed mostly at the 35-plus age group, there is also an Australian label called ‘Wite’ for younger shoppers, she says. “Penny and I enjoy and wear a lot of the clothing – the fabrics have a soft, comfortable feel.

This range is great for women looking for something a bit different, while being fashionable and stylish with a paredback look.”

Kjole has already attracted a loyal following of repeat customers, and the jeans are a favourite – mid-waisted, with the perfect amount of stretch. The team also provide a styling service and a friendly, welcoming environment.

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Coffee Worx bagels are baked daily and made fresh to order into Sandwiches, Melts and Mega Bagels (with a hot meat filling), or simply split and toasted to be enjoyed with cream cheese. “We have a real fan base for our bagels,” says Deb Riach co-owner of Coffee Worx alongside her husband Ian. “We are proud to offer such a high quality authentic product to our discerning market.”

Deb and Ian aren’t only proud of their bagels, but also all of their fresh cabinet food made daily on site at their two café locations in Rangiora and Sockburn. However, the true highlight of Coffee Worx is the freshly roasted premium coffee. Coffee Worx roasts its unique blends at Rangiora and distributes

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A UNIQUE FAMILY Everything about Lemongrass is unique. It’s a Thai restaurant, located off the beaten track, in a hazelnut orchard north of Rangiora.

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t is the true definition of a family business. Sriamorn Reavill and husband Paul bought the Loburn property and house, later building the restaurant onto their home.

At Lemongrass you are likely to be waited on by Aaron, 11, or be joined at your table by head chef Sriamorn for a chat.

The children play a part in the restaurant. It’s their business, too. Chelsy, 9, is usually in the kitchen helping mum. She cooks a mean stir fry and makes great spring rolls. Aaron and family friend, Liv, who is 15 and whose mum Shirley also works in the kitchen, often take care of front of house. They are confident and knowledgeable of food preparation, the menu and the foundations of good

customer service. In addition to their schooling and sports achievements, they work together the create a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, amazing food and a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Paul, too regularly chips in in the kitchen.

There is al fresco dining, or between courses take a stroll in the orchard and relax in the country silence. The food is spectacular, everything you expect Thai cuisine to be – bold flavours, aromatic delights, contrasts of texture and colour, all with a spicy kick.

You must make a booking at Lemongrass. It’s so relaxed that if there are no bookings, it probably won’t be open. When it is, the drive is more than worth it. For bookings phone 03-310-3102.

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What’s On? Just a short drive from Christchurch, North Canterbury is a bit of a show off – in the best possible way. From its endless unspoiled terrain and natural beauty, to its townships brimming with all kinds of retail and recreational spoils, what’s not to love?

We’ve prepared a little social calendar if an excursion is on your radar any time soon:

Ohoka Farmers Market & Artisan Craft Market, 30 March and ongoing Ohoka Domain is the gift that keeps on giving. Each week it showcases the best the region has to offer by way of gourmet foods, organic produce, gluten free baking and garden plants. All of which can be enjoyed in the serene setting that is the Ohoka township.

Art on the Quay, 18 April

Meccano Model & Toy Display, until 1 April

An exhibition of photographic art by Lisa Powers awaits at the Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre, 125 Raven Quay in Kaiapoi.

Silence, Stillness and Solitude, is the powerful artist’s latest work. Lisa’s work is celebrated for being ethereal, enigmatic, surrealistic, mysterious and engaging.

If you have a kid, or still count yourself as one, make a beeline for the Meccano Model & Toy Display being held at the Rangiora Bowls Club facilities this coming weekend. From lego electric trains to a huge selection of model steam engines and K’Nex Models, you’ll be in your entertainment element.

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“My dream was to be a famous Bollywood actor – yet somehow I have ended up in hospitality!” chuckles Amar Singh, owner of the Corianders restaurant group. Amar was indeed a Bollywood actor in India for a time, as well as a model and theatre actor.

For every season

By Kate Pierson

Whether you want a winter wonderland or a spring soiree, every season can play to its strengths; it just comes down to which of the weather gods you want to work their magic on your big day.

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hile we don’t like to deal in cliches, we are keen advocates of what each season is synonymous with when it comes to creating a beautiful vibe, so here’s what you can expect or strive for if you’ve got a certain season in mind for your matrimonial celebrations.

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ut with downtimes in the entertainment industry and the need to pay the rent, Amar began working in hotels. The rest, as they say, is history.

Amar moved up through hotel management ranks and, with his eventual move to New Zealand in 2000, learned more about the cuisine of his native Northern India. Christchurch diners will remember him from his time at Gloucester Street’s Little India and Merivale’s wonderful Leinster House.

Amar was almost lost to hospitality however, after Leinster House was earmarked for demolition. He was about to take up real estate, but was saved by a finance broker acquaintance who persuaded him to set up his own restaurant. And so, Corianders was born, first of all in Rolleston.

Now Amar wants to pass on his knowledge and love of Indian food through a series of Master Classes at the St Asaph Street Corianders, once a month on Wednesdays from 3pm to 4.30pm, beginning on 2 May. The cost of $30 per person includes a glass of bubbles and all the ingredients to cook one of the succulent dishes on the Corianders’ menu.

There are even aprons provided.

To book for Amar’s Master Class phone Miranda on 021 339 707. This will not only be informative, but also great fun.

Spring: Nothing can beat the blossoms and sweet smells of spring, from the delicious produce to the romantic blooms. All things bright and beautiful come with dependable spring, which also provides a gorgeous backdrop for photos.

Summer: It’s the most wonderful time of the year when guests have great energy; the weather is usually quite consistent; you can enjoy your gown without having to cover up; there are more options for an outdoor event. What’s not to love?

Autumn: Who wouldn’t gush over this seasonal showstopper? It’s arguably the most picturesque of the seasons with its rich colours – yellows, golds, chocolate brown. The perks of an autumn wedding are multitudinous. The chance of rain isn’t as high; it’s harvest time so there’s an abundance of delicious foods; costs are still reasonably affordable.

Winter: Think roaring fire; mulled wine; amaryllis, orchid, greenery and berry bouquets; furs (faux, to be kind) and snow if you win the wedding weather lottery. This glorious season has many benefits – potential increases in vendor availability in the ‘off-season’; a honeymoon in the sun to escape the grey skies; the divine details – wreaths, candles, a cosy ambience.

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here is a special tranquillity to it.

Located at French Farm, not far from Akaroa, there are four luxury ensuite studios with kitchenettes, a courtyard area and spa.

French Farm can cater for 120 seated in the main house, up to 70 in the new atrium and up to 270 with a marquee.

The ideal spot for the perfect wedding any time of the year

A luxurious lodge French Farm Winery is unique. A boutique luxury lodge in French provincial style with commanding views of Akaroa harbour, exceptional accommodation and meandering streams and birdlife.

You choose your caterer from any one of the lodge’s range of specially-selected caterers. With the beverages supplied and served, you can relax and enjoy your wonderful day at French Farm Winery.

With beautifully manicured lawns, it is the ideal location for an outdoor wedding and, with the indoor space also available, it is the ideal spot for the perfect wedding at any time of the year.

Heather and Warwick are your hosts and go out of their way to ensure your day is absolutely memorable.

Located at 12 Winery Road, French Farm. For more information phone 03-304 5784 or visit www.frenchfarmwinery.co.nz.

Creating memories to last a lifetime Known for distinctive Frenchprovinicial style and decor, nestled in the hills of the French Farm Valley.

Select a menu from one of our hand picked catering companies.

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Wedding Dress Perfection It’s the beautiful, comfortable environment that makes Brides of Merivale so welcoming.

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dding to that, an exclusive range of beautiful wedding gowns and professional, friendly staff, makes this one of the most popular destinations for discerning bridesto-be.

Part of the excellent service Brides of Merivale offers is the couturiere that greets each bride at their first consultation. The consultant will follow through the whole process from the initial meeting, through to alterations, to achieve the perfect fit.

Owner Lisa Dermott says the best dresses are the ones that suit a bride’s personality and compliment her figure. “Once a bride has chosen her perfect dress, our professional couturieres fully fit and

alter gowns in store,” Lisa says.

“We are seeing a lot of slim fit or soft, flowy dresses coming through at the moment. The lace trend is moving away from floral patterns towards geometric, elliptical sculptured styling. Another trend is for plain skirts and layering including colours and textures,” she says.

Brides of Merivale is an exclusive stockist of stunning gowns from French Collection, Watters, Peter Trends, Wendy Makin Couture, Caleche, and Jessica Bridal. Brides of Merivale also offers an exclusive made-to-measure service.

Consultation is by appointment only, by emailing info@bridesofmerivale.co.nz or calling 03-337 0226.

As unique as you.

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The All Girl Big Band (AGBB) drew a crowd of more than 4,000 when they performed at Ingham’s Lazy Sundays event in February. “They were dancing on the grass,” says AGBB Musical Director and alto saxophonist Lana Law. “What a buzz!”

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ith an eye to maximising their exposure, the band – described as a ‘powerhouse of sound’ – plans to record a music video with an expected release date in July of this year.

“Our distinction is that we’re the only all-female ‘big band’ in New Zealand,” says baritone saxophonist Helen Renaud, ”The video’s about getting our name out there – to show we’re not a gimmick, but are trying to find our niche. Our priority is to have a quality online presence so we reach a wider audience.”

Lana says their focus for the next few months is on their recording session – after that comes preparation for the Big Band Festival, Labour Weekend.

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Each year the AGBB does one major themed concert in tribute to performing women; in 2016, vocalist Kate Taylor gave a magnificent acknowledgement of the late, great Natalie Cole and in 2017 they performed ‘The Ages’, celebrating women in music from the 1930s to today.

Apart from its regular Jazz After Work gigs, touring concerts, and corporate events, the AGBB also does private functions. “It’s always lovely to perform at these, because you know you’re helping create an awesome memory for everyone, and something unique to take away.”

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f you are planning your big moment and looking for some guidance on your gown, then look no further. We’re delivering a beautiful overview of the must have looks for 2018.

Style guide BRIDAL GOWN

Chic capes: Solange Knowles is perhaps one of the most famous examples of brides who donned a cape or capelet on their wedding day. Hers was the perfect conclusion to an already-edgy jumpsuit that she donned while making her big entrance on a vintage bicycle.

A firm favourite with designers during Bridal Fashion Week, the cape is for the bride that wants to contemporise tradition and become a caped crusader in lieu of wearing a veil.

Off the shoulder: A modest amount of glowing skin can play peek-a-boo in gowns with detached sleeves. Designers like Monique Lhuillier are giving us the cold shoulder in 2018, but in the best possible way. We are seeing a lot of off-the-shoulder styles, some even with puff sleeves in the mix. It might sound like the eighties are planning a comeback, but we can assure you there is nothing retro about this aesthetic, just pure romance written all over the look.

By Kate Pierson

The sentiment and commitment of any wedding day are, of course, the most important statements, but let’s be honest, the piece de resistance – the moment that leaves guests waiting with bated breath – is the entrance of the bride in her chosen attire, most traditionally, a gown.

Mid-length: A floor-skimming gown has its foot firmly in traditional bridal territory, but hems are coming up for 2018 – to a very respectable mid-length. Modest and modern; this style pays homage to 1950’s style stars like Marilyn Monroe. This is the perfect compromise for the bride who still wants the glamour that a gown affords, but the comfort and practicality of a dress that can transition from the ‘I Do’s’ to the dance floor.

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A healthy glow

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rey hair is on trend right now so there has never been a better time to transition from your permanent coloured hair.

Going grey is a big decision and many, if not most, women freely admit they’re afraid of looking old or that people will treat them differently because

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The good news is, there are many ways Salon E can make the transition an easier one. With Schwarzkopf Professional’s new Absolutes range with Silver White Tonal Refiner, the talented team can eliminate the sixweekly regrowth problem and transition clients close to their natural grey hair.

Now there is no need to cut your hair to a very short length in order to make that change. Call Salon E now to arrange a consultation.

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ongratulations on your upcoming wedding! You’ve been planning since the proposal, now it’s time to start working towards healthy glowing skin for the big day.

The team at Caci suggests beginning your pre-wedding regime six months prior. Start with a free consultation at a Caci clinic, where the team can recommend the best options for your skin.

Treatments suggested may include microdermabrasion for uneven skin texture, photo rejuvenation for redness and dark spots or sun damage, micro needling for scarring, or appearance medicine for lines and wrinkles.

In your final week, have one final treatment, but be wary of anything new and stick to a treatment you’ve found most beneficial.

Then there’s the big day – make sure to get at least eight hours sleep and follow your normal skincare regime. Leave the rest up to your makeup artist and enjoy your day!

Book your free consultation at Caci today, 0800 458 458 or visit www.caci.co.nz.

Caci clinic: Merivale, Riccarton, Rolleston and Sydenham.

81 Cashmere Rd, Ph 337 2270

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Customised creations

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hen it comes to the ‘Big Day’, every detail plays its part in making the overall impact, right down to the outfit accents.

Take the groom’s and groomsmen’s belts, for example.

At face value they might seem like a fairly inconspicuous addition to the suited and booted gents, but actually, they are that missing piece of the sartorial puzzle and, when they come from Village Leathercraft, they well and truly transcend their practical status. A style statement in their own right, they carry a very special message – quite literally.

Village Leathercraft’s name says it all – it is the master and maker of fine leather products and belts are a handsome part of the offering. Fully customised options have become a favourite amongst grooms who want to gift their groomsmen something they can keep for life after serving their allimportant duties.

Owner Peter O’Brien describes the privilege and joy in embossing personalised details on a belt and says he can come up with ideas from scratch or work with his clients on their own concepts.

GIVE YOUR GROOMSMEN T H E P E R F E C T G I F T. High quality handcrafted New Zealand Leather Belt, personally engraved with name & date

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High Street’s dining destination Putting the fun in memories

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own at 161 High Street there is something very special. The Monday Room is a destination for any food and beverage lover already, but if you’re looking for the perfect venue for your pre or post wedding event, then look no further.

For fancy home cooked sharing plates, ‘Trust the Chef’ is an amazing concept, where Chef Hannah has devised an amazing selection of plates to be shared for every type of palette for only $45 a head.

A banquet style from the centre of the table, what better way to celebrate together and create memories to last a lifetime? Great for groups, it offers traditional food with a modern twist, amongst convivial surroundings from the quality food, service and beverage offering that is The Monday Room.

Why not sit back with a quality cocktail or boutique wine and enjoy the company of your best and closest friends? The Monday Room; social dining at its finest.

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hat’s worse than a boring wedding, function, or event? It sounds like the start to a bad joke and in a way, it is. But fear not! Giant Game Hire is here to elevate the enjoyment factor on your important day.

You may have seen the giant Tumble Tower down at the Night Noodle Markets, but there is so much more to Giant Game Hire than that. No longer stuck at the wrong table talking to Great Aunt Ethel, you can join in with other like-minded fun seekers and play some entertaining games to get some great conversation started and, we’re sure, a few fun memories.

Don’t subject your guest to a BOMB (Bored Out of My Brain) event. Spice it up with the challenge of Giant Tumble Tower, Pick up Sticks or Noughts & Crosses. Go to Giantgamehire on Facebook for more information or call Simon on 021 892 098. Let the games begin!

THE PERFECT ADDITION TO YOUR SPECIAL OCCASION! GAMES INCLUDE

Perfect for larger groups Social dining at The Monday Room

• Giant Tumble Tower • Giant Noughts & Crosses • Giant Pick up Sticks

HIRE $45 per game, per day or $115 for 3 games, per day. * For hire in Canterbury only

To book phone 03 377-5262 or email: info@themondayroom.nz

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Fine-figured wedding day

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nything great must always start with the perfect foundation.

With impeccable lingerie the foundation to your wedding dress will be flawless and ensure you are picture-perfect for your big day.

Blackwell’s lingerie expert Lynn Fairbairn says, “It’s what’s underneath your gown that really enhances the whole outfit”.

Lynn works closely with each and every customer to guarantee the best fit, offering excellent bra brands that range from A to K cup.

“Once you have the perfect dress, we can fit your shape with the appropriate lingerie to compliment your outfit.

It literally gives you an uplifting experience – the right contours are sure to set your garment off.”

Blackwell’s lingerie department has an outstanding variety of brands, including selected styles from Europe’s favourite Fantasie and Elomi Collections, designed specifically for fuller busts.

Visit Blackwell’s Department Store Kaiapoi, www.blackwellsdeptstore.co.nz, email blackwellsdeptstore@xtra.co.nz or phone 03-327 8029.

Your perfect match

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hether it’s an engagement ring or wedding bands, creating a symbol of everlasting love is a special responsibility.

Via Sollertia Jewellery also treats it as an incredible privilege.

Designing and making beautiful handcrafted creations, as unique as the couple that buys them, Clare and the team approach each and every ring with impeccable attention to detail.

With coloured diamonds and gemstones gaining in popularity and less conventional designs taking centre stage, Via Sollertia is embracing this new direction and offers a stunning range of diamonds and gems to suit every preference.

Its Nu Proposal is another inspiring innovation providing the opportunity for proposals to be centered around the gem only – a process that can be undertaken by the proposal maker, or the couple, through a collaboration of ideas. The couple can then design a setting together.

Ready to make the commitment of a lifetime? Via Sollertia would be honoured to join you on the journey. Visit 11 New Regent Street and www.viasollertia.co.nz.

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A Magical Location

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n the lead up to your big day, one of the most essential aspects is deciding where to hold it. If you are looking for somewhere intimate, picturesque and thoroughly romantic, Ridge Road Gardens should be top of your list.

Located at 451 Ridge Road, Motukarara, the series of beautiful cottage gardens and landscaped ponds full of colourful plantings is a special setting for when you tie the knot.

Sheltered by huge macrocarpa and poplar hedges, the gardens are the perfect place to set up a beautiful Silk Estate Marquee with options for larger or smaller weddings and even a fantastic archgola area for a small undercover, reception alternative.

The front rooms of the 1880s cottage are available for the bridal party, while the surroundings vistas and garden rooms are ideal for photos. Ridge Road Gardens is a truly magical and tranquil location.

To arrange a visit, or make a booking, visit facebook.com/ridgeroadgardens or phone 03-942 7089.

Beautiful Bridal Baking

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alswell Bakery could be ‘The Wedding Bakery’, with its comprehensive approach to fresh, bespoke and competitively priced cakes and delicious delights for every step of your journey to the altar. “We make everything at the bakery, so every detail can be specific to you and your wedding theme,”

owner Ruth Buckley says.

Cakes are modern rustic in style and, along with cupcakes and biscuits, can be personalised to fit in with your wedding theme. The club sandwiches are legendary and would make a great platter to take on your wedding day photoshoot.

Its baked-goods are so budget-friendly you could have everything from croissants with your champagne breakfast, to personalised cakes, cupcakes or biscuits for your engagement or pre-wedding functions, and even bespoke breads for your day-after wedding barbeque.

The Wedding Bakery indeed.

Truly Yours – Wedding Bakery!

Custom Wedding Cakes, Cupcakes, Biscuit & Sandwich Platters at competitive prices. All handmade with love & individually crafted to reflect your very own wedding theme. All the delicious delights you could possibly want, personalised just for you.

346 Halswell Rd Ph. 322-4600

Open 7 days

www.halswellbakery.co.nz

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That something special

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eading our way is the chance to view, meet, plan and book everything The George has to offer on Sunday, 29 April from 11am until 4pm. With a glass of champagne on arrival, you will be immersed in some of the finest suppliers in the wedding industry, from dresses, suits and jewellery, to flowers, cakes, shoes, accommodation options and even honeymoon travel.

The George is the convivial place for any function but excels at making that special day something to remember. Discuss your plans for the big day, leave feeling inspired and knowing that your wedding day will be relaxed and memorable and very personal – a day that is delightfully yours.

Enjoy a taste of the luxury and refinement that is The George and get ideas on just how good your special day will be. If you want to find out more, email weddings@thegeorge.com. The George is something special.

The finer details

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omen of style pay attention to every detail and there are two significant details that will be part of each look you sport, every day of your married life.

Reflecting the harmonious union that you and your loved one seal at the altar, your engagement ring and your wedding ring should complement one another, each enhancing the other’s beauty, rather than competing for attention or detracting noisily.

Canterbury Jewellers specialises in creating wedding rings to suit your engagement ring. Second generation Jeweller Jason Baylis says, “However unique your engagement ring, we focus on making your rings look fantastic together, and we try to ensure your wedding ring will look great on its own as well”.

The company’s sketch artist brings your ideas to life on the page, so you know they are going to get it right and your bespoke wedding ring can be ready in as little as a week.

LOVE celebrate

weddings at the george

Open Day Sunday 29 April 2018 from 11am until 4pm

Come and view the venues and rooms at The George, meet our team and talk about your plans for your wedding day.

Plus a range of our favourite wedding suppliers will be on site from cakes to flowers, photographers to wedding planners, shoes to jewellers.

50 Park Terrace P: 03 371 0255 E: weddings@thegeorge.com www.thegeorge.com

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here’s debate over who actually said it, but we’ll take a gamble on the fact it was Churchill: “I didn’t have time to write you a short letter, so I wrote you a long one”.

It’s an enduring conundrum: how to say something compelling, quickly.

If you’re getting tongue tied ahead of tying the knot, here are our top tips for those everelusive wedding vow ideas:

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Set the tone: Just as you’d want to coordinate the style of your invites with your decorations; your gown with your shoes; your hair with your makeup, you need to agree a tone for your vows with your significant other. Before embarking on your literary journeys, get your heads together to determine the mood you want to create. If one of you writes a romantic declaration while the other resorts to gimmicks or cliches, it could dampen the matrimonial mood.

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Get to the point: It’s hard to imagine that on the most important day of your life, people’s attention may wander away from you – you are the centre of attention, after all! Be that as it may, keeping your vows clear and concise, and no more than a couple of minutes in length, will make for an endearing and engaging exchange.

I take thee..

By Kate Pierson

Wedding vows: they’ve commanded a lot of attention over the years. They’ve made us laugh, they’ve made us cry and sometimes, for those of us who have had to scribe these wedding days words, they’ve really intimidated us.

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Plagiarism encouraged: This may seem like we are going against all our journalistic ethics, and it is, but if you’re really struggling to wax lyrical about your loved one, then by all means, let Google be your inspiration. Sometimes a blank canvas can be really overwhelming and all it takes is a few reference points to help you on your way.

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Consult your officiant: This is often an afterthought, but it’s actually important, particularly if you are marrying in a church or observe a religion and there are some mandatory inclusions.

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Practice makes perfect: While most don’t commit their vows to memory – and fair enough too, there’s enough to remember on the day as it is – repetition is your best friend when it comes to your vows. Say them out loud as many times as you can in the lead up to the big day so you can get acquainted and comfortable in the language without tripping over your words or letting nerves undermine your delivery.

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Exquisitely romantic

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he Vineyard at Rossendale is an exquisitely romantic wedding venue, created especially for the occasion. The ambience and space, flexibility and flow, are unsurpassed for a perfect day.

Floor to ceiling windows form a vista through 10 acres of pinot noir grapes. With room for up to 200, the functional floorplan allows the bridal table to be seen from all angles.

There’s a vineyardthemed bar, and a dance floor wing draped in fairy lighting.

This leads to an intimate lounge retreat and bridal room with spacious ensuite and separate entrance. The neutral interior, exuding warmth, can take on any theme. Two foyers provide grand entrances – further enhancing the stunning approach through the grapevines.

With more than 18 years’ experience here, Graham and Liz Jones are the attentive, adaptable hosts on both the day itself and the important lead up. Catering by on-site chefs is top class – with Rossendale’s wines a luxurious complement.

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Setting a beautiful scene

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nder new ownership since June 2017, romantic Bramble Grove’s weddings are stress-free and memorable, thanks to warm hospitality from wedding coordinator extraordinaire Liz Breach and her husband Jason.

Enchanting gardens set a beautiful scene for the service, bridal walk, exploring and photos. The Garden Pavilion filters the sunlight by day and twinkles with fairy lights by night. “We are fully BYO for food and drink with no corkage fees, making us a very affordable venue option,” Liz says. “We can also offer recommendations for fantastic caterers and other wedding service vendors.”

A flat fee of $2,800 engages her professional assistance for the wedding, the venue, all staff and many invaluable trimmings (listed on the website). There is room for 120 to party with a large dance floor, but it’s also an equally intimate setting for 30.

Bramble Grove is at 19 Old North Road Kaiapoi.

Limited dates available for 2018/2019 season, now taking bookings for 2019/2020. Visit www.bramblegrove.co.nz.

One of Canterbury’s sought after wedding venues with the most amazing gardens for your special day.

If you are a Spring Bride at Bramble Grove we will provide your wedding cake at 50% discount Applicable to reception bookings with us for August and September 2018 (*special conditions apply)

Delicious travelling feasts

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ave kit, will travel’ is Twentyfour Catering’s mantra.

The team specialises in weddings throughout the South Island, and owner and Chef Chantelle Quinn says the flexibility to travel means the team can conjure up delicious feasts anywhere, often with just two ovens and a barbeque.

“We are very versatile and have said yes to every location so far, from the Canterbury high country to Wanaka.”

By working with the bride and groom to ensure the logistics work, the menu is tailored to each wedding. One groom asked for his grandmother’s adored apricot and almond cheesecake, so Chantelle created it in minis.

Twentyfour’s style might be best described as classic French with Kiwi flavours. The food is rustic and often features a lot of protein: six different meats could be served over three courses.

Chantelle gets a kick out of seeing wedding guests in their exquisite outfits and fascinators, heartily tucking into a lamb cutlet and going back for more!

Canterbury’s go-to caterers for a real point of difference

Uniquely personalized menu plan for each couple – which offers the opportunity for incorporating a family favourite or a special touch so the couple get to see a little bit of themselves in the menu.

Twentyfour Catering Co provides their unique services in the Canterbury area and beyond. No destination is too hard to manage.

“We absolutely appreciate what a privilege it is to be invited into a special family event like a wedding.”

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A unique commemoration

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n award-winning range of single vineyard wine with beautifully personalised labels is a unique way to commemorate your special day.

The friendly, down-toearth team at Straight 8 Estate can help with wine selection and also organise personalised labels to reflect the bride and groom’s style and theme. “Whether it’s for your special occasion or for a gift, we can custom-make any amount, from small to large numbers,” explain owners Mary Jamieson and James Shand.

Straight 8 Estate opened its cellar door in 2012, offering free wine tasting in a friendly, relaxed environment. Group bookings are welcome and customers can wander around and chat directly with the owners. “There’s always a good special on here or you can buy online and have the wine couriered to your door.”

Straight 8 Estate is located at 2321 Main South Road Burnham, phone 03-347 6878 or visit straight8estate.co.nz.

Personality on a plate

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iona’s Food is personality on a plate – a delicious affordable catering option for any wedding.

For 11 years, Fiona van der Pol has run a boutique catering business. Her only qualification: bringing up four children! Cooking from the heart, she’s super-efficient, enlisting daughter Flossie when needed. Freshly made, nothing’s from the freezer.

“Long live rustic,” Fiona says.

French-rustic style springs to mind with her flavoursome plates. Slivers of lemon slice have a crunchy base melding into a velvety zest. Ginger crunch is equally sublime, as are bacon-wrapped sausages glazed in honey, mustard and rosemary. There’s crowd-pleasers aplenty in her repertoire.

Lunches, morning and afternoon teas for the likes of PGG Wrightson and the Chamber of Commerce are her bread and butter. However, the sassy home cook has catered many weddings with delectable sharing platters.

She also hosts group cooking lessons, ending in laughterfilled banquets - ideal for hen nights of the culinary kind.

GREAT FOOD

Imagine your names (the Bride and Groom) on your very own wine label at your Wedding.

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Great Food is essential to make your Wedding Memorable. French Style Rustic Weddings are our specialty.

We can cater for all weddings any size, with especially designed personalized labels on our wine. Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, or Corporate Gifts.

Enjoy free wine tastings at the cellar door 9-6 daily.

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

Whatever your budget is, we can provide flavoursome, fresh and healthy food exactly to your taste. Allow us to tailor a menu that will be just right for you at affordable rates.

Ph 03 3513414 Mob 0272295671 email fiona@fionasfood.co.nz

www.fionasfood.co.nz

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Function meets style

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couple’s wedding day is arguably the holy grail of any possible event. The true definition of a celebration, each and every detail comes together to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Behind the glitz and glamour of the day itself, are key essentials fundamental to success.

Few would know this better than Dakins Group, a true specialist in the sanitation industry.

Dakins has taken the concept of sanitation and made it into something extremely stylish. Offering everything from single unit portaloos to luxury facilities, guests can enjoy posh practicalities.

Offering the South Island’s largest selection of 20-foot and 40-foot portable toilet and bathroom blocks, the business’ pride and joy of the fleet is a state-of-the-art deluxe men’s and women’s bathroom block called the ‘Sheraton’ featuring contemporary vanities, full-length mirrors, hand lotion and even hair straighteners.

To discuss facilities for your event, contact the Dakin Group on 03-384 9100 or 0800 325 467, or email info@dakins.co.nz.

Elegant event photos

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ncompassing incredible technology, Magic Mirror is a stand out from other photo booth offerings, with this voice activated mirror and touch screen making quite the experience.

The VIP set up is personalised with either red or black carpet and your choice of glamourous sequinned backdrop. An attendant is on hand, so you don’t have to worry about changing settings or loading printer paper throughout the night. A personalised logo and a range of styles to suit your theme mean your event is commemorated properly, including personalised touch screens with dates and bride/groom names.

Magic Mirror offers extras like unlimited printing, amazing personalised guest books (from Auckland store ‘Down Memory Lane’). There are also 200+ animations and a comprehensive table of props. Aside from the elegance Magic Mirror brings, it’s easy to overlook the benefit so obvious you almost miss it: being a mirror you can fix your hair and makeup before the photo!

ADD AN EXTRA MAGICAL TOUCH FOR YOUR GUESTS AT YOUR WEDDING

Magic Mirror gives your guests a magical, interactive “selfie” experience. Colourful animations and voice guidance, will have your guests letting their hair down while snapping precious keepsakes.

Unlimited printing, up to 10 copies per photo, personalised photo strips, beautiful guests books, sequin backdrops, and an attendant to run the booth for you.

Ph. 027 305 7020

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The winter wonderland

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hether you’re after winter wonderland bridal party accommodation or a family getaway during the impending ski season, there’s the perfect spot at the heart of Mt Hutt village.

Just an hour’s drive from Christchurch, the Methven Resort Hotel can cater for both.

Skiing may be the principal activity for daytime, but what could be better après ski than a soak in one of the resort’s three heated outside spas?

The menu offers a classic taste of New Zealand, with all dishes freshly prepared using locally sourced lamb, beef, salmon and venison when possible.

Select from the a la carte menu or a buffet is available offering everything from soups, salads and Asian dishes to carvery roast meats, vegetables and desserts. Enjoy drinks before or after the meal by the open fire in the Piano Bar. The Methven Resort Hotel is located at 51 Main Street, Methven. Phone 0800 224 440 or email booking@methvenresort.com. Visit www.methvenresort.com.

A homestead with heart

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e have a secret to share with you; it’s a gem of a venue – Ilam Homestead.

Tucked away down at 87 Ilam Road, it’s a venue with sweeping lawns to the river, stunning rhododendron gardens to walk through and old-style charm from the early 1900s.

There’s room for every type of function – cocktails for 20-30 in the nook, a 50-80-person canape mixer outside and 90 can be seated upstairs. Have your wedding photos amongst the garden, or by the river. It’s similar in style to Mona Vale, with that beautiful 1900s decor and staff who are just delightful.

Another surprise is the incredible range of boutique beers and wines available. With the choice of three catering companies to fit all budgets and styles, it would pay to take a wander down and have a look at Ilam Homestead.

A WEDDING AT ILAM HOMESTEAD IS TRULY MAGICAL

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

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

An idyllic setting that represents an age of heritage and style. Making Ilam Homestead the perfect venue for both indoor and outdoor weddings.

51 Main Street, Methven Booking@methvenresort.com

Phone 0800 22 44 40

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ILAMHOMESTEAD.co.nz for both indoor and outdoor weddings.

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A day dreams are made of

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beautiful wedding day experience – angst-free, coordinated, and a true reflection of a couple’s desires – is never a coincidence, but rather the culmination of weeks, sometimes months, or even years of meticulous planning.

Few appreciate this more than Moira Murphy of I Do For You. With more than ten years of experience planning events, Moira believes planning a wedding should be a joy not ‘something to get through’ and has devoted her career to helping a couple’s wedding day fulfil it’s potential.

“You only do this once so it’s okay to feel overwhelmed.

I love my job and it is my privilege to make ‘hard’ easy for you.”

Engaging a wedding planner like Moira can save couples money as all supplier discounts are passed directly onto them. With a flexible service, I Do For You can cater for all elements of the wedding planning process, including partial planning, website creation, on the day support and the full package.

I Do For You “Making hard easy”

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I highly recommend Moira to anyone planning any event as she has great experience, is understanding and will go over and above to make your event all you want it to be.

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I ensure a smooth running event while you relax and enjoy the moment.

Christchurch Tel: 021-517-657 moira@idoforyou.co.nz www.idoforyou.co.nz

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A romantic backdrop

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hen it comes to New Zealand wedding destinations, the romantic mountain views and landscaped gardens of the Heritage Hanmer Springs provide an amazing ceremonial backdrop.

A landmark venue just 90 minutes from Christchurch, it’s a world away from the ordinary, in a stunning alpine retreat that will captivate you and your guests.

The venue can arrange everything, from tailormade menus, to beverage and staffing needs. There is a fabulous ballroom, complete with open fireplace, or enjoy a stylish and unforgettable lawn wedding in the picturesque gazebo set amongst beautiful gardens.

A range of accommodation is available, including threebedroom villas located around a charming lake. Guests can enjoy all Hanmer Springs has to offer, including the world famous thermal pools, a short walk across the main street.

If you are looking for elegance, a spectacular location and personalised service, choose Heritage Hanmer Springs.

Email HanmerConf@heritagehotels.co.nz, phone 03-315 0065 or visit www.heritagehotels.co.nz/hotels/heritage-hanmer-springs.

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Sweet taste of summer

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summer wedding and gelato, who could ask for more? Gelato Roma Mobile brings awardwinning gelato and sorbet to your city or country wedding in a picturesque trailer, which features clean lines and more than a hint of Italian style.

Owners and ‘Gelatologists’ Margaret Parisi and Blair Poland say their sorbets and gelatos, espresso and affogato, really appeal to wedding guests after the ceremony but before the reception, often while photos are taken.

Italian/Venezuelan Margaret and proud Kiwi Blair fell in love with Gelato Roma, made in authentic artesian style in Nelson. Clad in traditional aprons and caps, the pair say they are uplifted by engaging people at the events they attend. “Everyone is happy when they are getting gelato,” Blair says.

A big selection of flavours are on offer, including dairyfree, gluten-free options. There are traditional Italian and Kiwi favourites, ask for ‘the specials’ as well as the tasting session before making your choice!

A seaside setting

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ith the seaside backdrop affording incredible views across Pegasus Bay and the New Brighton Pier itself providing access for stunning photograph opportunities, Salt on the Pier at New Brighton is a great location for your wedding or special event.

According to Sam from Salt on the Pier, there are some great packages to choose from for any budget from Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Premium menus, all providing a wonderful night of delicious food and a great choice of beverages for even the most discerning palate.

The company’s highly experienced front of house staff and great chefs, who are extremely talented and knowledgeable, are there to facilitate your event and make it easy, so you can have a relaxing experience on the day. With online booking available at www.saltonthepier.co.nz, it’s easy to get it sorted.

Just download the function information package to find out everything you need to know or call Sam on 03-388 4483.

Add Italian Gelato for an inspirational European twist at your wedding…

You can treat your guests to truly gorgeous creamy Gelato bringing you an exclusive sophisticated twist to your special wedding, kids party, Corporate Functions or other events, your guests will enjoy and be entertained with Gelato Roma mobile Christchurch.

Ph. Margaret & Blair 027 964 7738 / 027 454 1983

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Spectacular show-stoppers

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o stranger to elaborate cakes, Sally Holt was a founding member of the Canterbury Cake Decorators Guild and the NZ Cake Decorators Guild. Her most memorable was a 17kg, half metre-tall wedding cake, made for a world champion ballroom dancing couple. “Back in the day wedding cakes were three-tier fruit cakes with lacework and handmade flowers,” Sally says.

“These days we decorators have a great freedom of expression as every cake has a unique vision from the clients, giving freedom to create something spectacular.”

Sally also has a gourmet range of products that are creative interpretations of the traditional. Flavours such as Apricot, Riesling & Lemon Thyme Jam and Whiskey and Orange Marmalade demonstrate her fabulous flair.

“My product range is a completely different creative task than the wedding cakes I produce. I love the diversity I have in my work.”

Visit www.sallys.kiwi.

On yOur special day we can create yOur dream cake.

From dainty to glitz and glamour from understated to flamboyant Sally prides herself on working closely with her clients – It’s all about your dream

Turning floral vision into reality

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iss Lily Flowers creates beautiful wedding bouquets and arrangements to make a bride’s vision reality.

Owner Sandy Sharp enjoys working to a theme, be it rustic, modern, classic, or her own personal favourite – the hand-picked look. Whatever the style, beautiful flowers are always the result.

“I like to get to know brides and customise wedding flower packages to their taste and budget,” Sandy says.

“All brides should begin with a budget in mind, but they also need to be flexible.”

Because couples book their weddings so far in advance, it’s important to book your florist in early, too, as they book up just as quickly as other vendors.

Sandy offers a free, no obligation consultation, to define your dream floral vision for your big day.

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WEDDINGInspirations Blooming beautiful

We’ve long been seduced by the culinary cool cred of the edible flower trend to add flavour to salads and soups. Now our clever cake makers are having a dalliance with decorating of the floral kind and it’s got our mouths watering.

Beautiful brushstrokes

Brushstroke cakes are currently trending in a big way. These art-inspired creations consist of melting chocolate onto wax paper and using a paintbrush to create ‘feathers’ which are placed on a cake once they harden.

Black beauty

The beauty is in the simplicity of this tasty trend. All dressed in black, she may appear dark and moody at face value, but like the LBD, is actually chic and understated, especially when brought to life with several textured tiers.

Floral fixation

This romantic trend is right at home with a spring wedding. A new take on the watercolour trend of recent years, hand-painted floral details are one of the prettiest wedding cake trends of the year.

Gilded garnishing

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By Melinda Collins

Once upon a time, wedding cakes were a one size fits all affair – that is to say, dried fruit and white fondant were the order of the day. That was – of course – pre-Instagram.

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s our cake creations have become increasingly elaborate, they are taking a bigger bite out of the bridal budget. But as we’re sure your inner sweet tooth will assert, it’s a worthy cause, with their painstaking design details an opportunity to stamp one’s personality on

the big day, as much as the wedding dress itself.

If you’re looking to make a statement at your dessert table, it seems 2018 is living up to the culinary hype. We have hunted out the wedding cake trends 2018/2019 couples will totally adore.

Gold leaf is being added to fondant or buttercream frosting to create a gilded finish. Strategic scattering gives a rustic shimmer or cover one or two tiers to truly dazzle your guests.

Fig-ment of your imagination

Many brides to be are going back to basics, with simple buttercream cakes featuring one fruity flavour – figs. Though fruit wedding cakes are not new by any stretch, figs are the fruit of the moment.

Expect to see these dark purple fruits dotting wedding cakes throughout 2018.

Naked & famous

The so-called ‘naked cake’ – which boasts little to no frosting – is the shabby chic of the cake world; a little rustic but oh so glam and its popularity shows no sign of abating in 2018.

Glamorous glass

The most clever of our culinary creators have been taking clear isomalt – a sugar substitute – and colouring and shaping it to create a stained-glass effect.

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Amongst magical settings and themed tents, Little Slumbers began as a children’s slumber party business.

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wner Jen Collett, a teacher turned event stylist, also owns local event style and hire business The Little Carousel. After a number of requests for adult slumber parties, Jen decided to branch out one step further and came up with the idea for Bridal Slumbers. “This was a first of its kind in New Zealand when we launched it, and we are proud to be the original Bridal Slumber company,” she says.

Bridal by Little Slumbers has taken Christchurch by storm since it was introduced in August last year, providing a unique way to spend the night before the wedding with your girlfriends – reminiscing, laughing and sharing special times. “It’s a new take on finding a hotel then all taking off to your own rooms,” says Jen. “With Bridal by Little Slumbers, we have the whole set-up completed by the time you get back from rehearsals – picture a glass of bubbles, platters and a whole lot of laughs. The next morning, while you and your bridal party are getting ready, we pack it all up for you, so you don’t have to do a thing.”

In addition to the package, the business also offers grazing platters,

beauty treatments and nails for the bridal party, in conjunction with their fantastic partner vendors. “The best part about Bridal by Little Slumbers is that we are not limited to just bridal parties. In fact, our hen’s night and girls’ nights are just as popular, which is fantastic news for just about anyone wanting to get together with friends and relive old childhood memories.”

With a modern, boho-inspired theme, the bridal package provides beautiful lace teepees and larger mattresses, for extra comfort.

Featuring a gorgeous blush, white and gold/rose gold colour theme – it’s the perfect way to spend time with the bridal party before tying the knot.

Little Slumbers has recently launched the Glamping Bell Tent, also taking the Slumbers outside for a natural, bohemian feel. Other options include picnic set ups, movie nights with a projector and screen, gaming nights and couples nights – whether you need the night of the wedding, date night or proposal – every aspect is covered.

Whatever the occasion, from hen’s nights to birthday parties, Jen can provide a fun, stress-free option and a range of gorgeous themes to choose from.

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must haves HONEYMOON

By Kate Pierson

SEAFOLLY HIGH SUMMER

While we’ve never needed an excuse to keep the style party going long after the curtain has fallen on our big day, the honeymoon presents such a significant opportunity to introduce some chic newbies to our wardrobes that we couldn’t let the opportunity go by without making a fashionable fuss.

If your wedding falls in 2018, and you’re planning on jetting off somewhere where the sun never sets, then we’ve got you covered from top to toe with our honeymoon must haves.

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Resortwear: Ok, the name is potentially misleading; you don’t actually have to be at a resort to wear it. It could be a beach in the Bahamas or a promenade in Portugal.

The aim of this style game is to provide you with sophisticated but practical options for your romantic getaway. Brands like Seafolly, Zimmerman and Marc Jacobs have the style goods.

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The ‘It’ bag: Whether it’s an oversized tote or a tiny clutch, having a bag for your personal items is mandatory. There’s not a one-size-fits all accessory for everyone but we play favourites with totes thanks to their versatility. Scale their use up or down at will; whether you just want to pack your daytime essentials, or throw in your entire wardrobe for your honeymoon so you can travel light, then this is your answer.

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Make a splash: A chic bathing suit fits into the fundamentals category when you’re flocking to summer fun on your honeymoon. We’ve selected a tongue-in-cheek option, but opt for whatever you feel most comfortable in – it’s absolutely key.

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The night and day dress: Having a go-to dress that can transition with ease from day to night means you’re covered when you’re having one of those ‘I’ve got nothing to wear’ moments. We love the styles that are chic enough to escort you to a dinner, but casual enough you can throw it over your ‘kini when you head down to the beach.

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Glowing skin: Your honeymoon is the adventure of a lifetime, but it’s also the perfect time to give your skin some R&R time, so be sure to have makeup free days and get back to basics with some great cleansing.

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enerally available from about mid-March until early June, the small, green, egg-shaped fruit is pretty unique to New Zealand – although not native.

A distinctive flavour and culinary versatility sees feijoa making their mark on an exceptional range of cakes, salsas, jams and curries. And yet, although we naturally gravitate to some of the more traditional options, such as feijoa crumble, feijoa chutney, feijoa cider or just cut in half, scooped out and eaten raw, we’ve donned our detective caps and hunted out a fruitful range of some of the more unique options that may well become some flavourful favourites.

So what not try some of these clever culinary creations or get out your innovative chef’s hat and try some creative creations of your very own.

A FEIJOA FIXATION

• Feijoa, chocolate and ginger croissant pudding • Roasted feijoa and almond shortcake • Walnut shortbread with feijoa and ricotta filling • Traditional English feijoa tart • Feijoa tarte tartin • Feijoa daquiri • Feijoa, honey yoghurt smoothie • Dehydrated feijoa chips • Slow-roasted feijoas recipe with star anise

There’s great excitement in the autumnal air, with feijoa season upon us.

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anufactured in Gloucestershire, England, Everhot is a heat storage range cooker. It steadily transfers the heat from its core into its ovens and hotplates, meeting all your cooking needs with exceptional energy efficiency.

The ability to run any part of your cooker independently means total control and the timed grill means no more burnt offerings.

The sky is the limit with Everhot – slow cooking, baking, roasting, grill or pan and you can do all of those things at once on one range. The smallest Everhot features two ovens and a graduated cast iron hob top. As the size increases, so too do your options. Ovens, plate warmer, induction hobs and simmer plates become opportunities to customise your cooker – and customise in every sense, with each cooker crafted by hand for your order.

Colour, size and ovens are among the options to ponder.

Everhot ticks the boxes for quality, control, energy efficient, style and function. The difficult choice is often the colour and with a palette of 14, you can be forgiven for taking your time to decide.

If you are looking to make a statement in your kitchen, enjoy a trip to the country and visit Classic Cookers at 151 Bramleys Road Flaxton, phone 03-310 6534 or check out everhot.co.nz.

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By Rhonda Mitchell

The media is not always kind to millennials in this country, but the vision and expertise of Mat Weir of First Table will see them eating their words, as well as some very delicious dinners around the world.

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put your stamp on that First Table online.

Mat has aimed for few restrictions, the main one being you can’t book the First Table in the same restaurant twice in row, to spread the opportunities a little wider.

A Queenstown local, Mat started with Queenstown restaurants, followed quickly

by Christchurch, where there has been very enthusiastic sign-on both by restaurants and diners. A software developer by trade, he put the concept online himself, as well as doing the sales.

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his innovative and actually useful (because let’s face it, not all of them are) Kiwi start-up is now in three countries and both hemispheres, while working hard on opening in its fourth country this year.

The term win-win is overused, but the First Table concept is genuinely that. It’s like an awesome game of ping pong – the benefits just keep bouncing back between restaurant and diner.

It works like this: participating restaurants release bookable dates on the First Table website. Nabbing the actual first table in the restaurant for that date online enables diners in a party of two to four to eat for half price. The restaurant gets diners into the restaurant early; this encourages other diners into the restaurant.

First Table diners usually get the window seats; the restaurant gets the visual advertising. First Table diners get unhurried service and the food as it should be; the restaurant receives a very positive review.

The diner gets to try somewhere new in a cost-effective way; the restaurant is likely to get happy repeat customers paying full price at peak times.

Obtaining a login from the website in New Zealand means you can book First Tables throughout New Zealand, in Australia, London, Bristol and Bath and London in the UK, and Singapore restaurants are soon to be added. There is no membership fee, just an upfront $10 (in New Zealand) when you

This innovative and useful Kiwi start-up is now in three countries.

There are now customer and restaurant support and business development managers in New Zealand and Australia and a creative writer in Wellington, plus Mat passed his software development duties onto a new team member. The company employs ten people in Australasia and a mix of locals and Kiwis in the UK. The First Table philosophy is to be lean and smart: you’ll be smart to join in and lean over your First Table.

Visit www.firsttable.co.nz

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A beautiful butchery

alena Hitchcock opened the doors of the store in Rangiora’s High Street in October last year and, although the physical store is still in a period of transformation, it’s already clear the attention to detail she brings to the commercial table.

Having been in the industry for twelve years, she recognises the part breeding, health and wellbeing play in creating quality, tasty meat, sourcing off the hoof as much as possible and from farms throughout North Canterbury.

“Traceability is important to me – knowing the animal has come from a top local farm and has been well cared for,” Halena says.

Along with a team of butchers, she offers an exceptional array of locally sourced meat – lamb, hogget and beef, old fashioned dry cured bacon, free-farmed pork, South Island venison and goat, as well as organic Washcreek lamb. For the kids, there’s the ever-popular crumbed sausages, but its high quality gourmet sausages is where The Butcher’s Mistress excels.

“To shop at a butchery means personal care,” Halena says.

“We pay close attention to personal tastes and portion control for families of all sizes.”

Homekill and wild game processing are also available. Halena and her team can guide you through the cuts, hanging time and small goods which best suit your needs. “We’re passionate about what we do and if someone comes in the door, we will do what it takes to source what they want.”

The Butcher’s Mistress, 84 High St Rangiora, phone 03-313 7191.

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Beautiful and sophisticated may not be the words you would associate with your local butcher, but then there are few similarities between The Butcher’s Mistress and most others of its kind.

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We’re not proponents of gender stereotypes round here at Metropol, but we won’t deny we were tickled pink by the sight of Dane McGregor, Baker Gatherer, getting his culinary craft on over on his Instagram @bakergatherer in amongst all the lasses. The sweet toothed recipe maker and content creator talks shop on whipping up a concept that was always sure to rise.

It’s exciting to see a bloke baking – often that is a field heavily populated by women. What inspired your passion?

I’m sure every male can relate to food being the key to any good relationship.

I’m no different, although I do have a huge sweet tooth. From a young age, I’ve always enjoyed being in the kitchen and scouring through cooking books, so I can assure you that eating with my eye has definitely fuelled a passion.

Do you come up with original ideas or look to innovate on existing recipes?

Quite a lot of my ideas are all original, although I do like to experiment with different elements which stem from existing ideas or concepts. For example, if you already had two well-known desserts or pieces of baking, why not fuse them together to create something new, unique and get people curious about making it themselves? I’ve used the word ‘Frankensteining’ before and that’s exactly what I do, experiment and see what comes to life.

Do you think the true art of baking has been lost to the ‘baking in a box’ phenomenon?

Definitely not. I’ve even considered branching out into creating ‘baking boxes’ myself to allow people to replicate my recipes at home. I believe they have their place in the kitchen, either for convenience or allowing the public to try different recipes and products. On the other hand, there are still those people who are more traditional and prefer to bake from scratch. I’m probably more of a traditionalist myself, most likely because I’ve grown up with home baking and I generally already have everything I need in my pantry and cupboards ready to go.

What’s in the mix this year for you and your recipes this year?

I have lots of neat ideas moving forward, such as creating new recipes and content for my website. But I do want to spend more time networking and building positive relationships with brands I’ve already been lucky enough to work with, although with plenty of new ones too.

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ocated at 24B Essex Street, Phillipstown, Vinyl Café is the front of house café extension of The Coffee Workshop, famous for its comprehensive range of blends and the fact customers can have their coffee roasted while they wait.

Vinyl Café, as the name suggests, is a Mecca for music lovers.

Upon arrival you notice Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan’s faces on the outside wall above the entrance way. Inside, a feature wall made entirely of album covers, from Kenny Rogers to Huey Lewis and the News, immediately grabs your attention. Vintage furniture and stereo, complete with functioning record player, completes

the ensemble nicely.

Along with quality coffee, tea and other hot and cold drinks, a great selection of savoury and sweet items are made fresh each day to bring ‘satisfaction’ to your culinary cravings. Most popular by far would be Vinyl Café’s toasted sandwiches, offering a wide range of flavours to suit every taste.

The best aspect is you can kick back with quality eats, quality coffee, listen to quality music, and spend quality time with your nearest and dearest.

For more information visit the new website www.vinylcafe.co.nz or Facebook page, www.facebook.com/vinylcafechristchurch.

Come and visit us in the historic Ironside House, built in 1899 Christchurch’s oldest restaurant Spagalimis Salisbury Street Pizzeria and Bar • Full bar and cocktails • 39 Delicious Pizzas on the menu • Outdoor dining and deck area • Private dining room 381 Montreal Street, Corner of Salisbury

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New Zealand once led the world in cups of tea consumed per person. So it seems somewhat strange to have to put one’s hat in the ring to defend the humble cuppa.

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ut despite the seemingly all-encompassing nature of the Kiwi coffee culture, tea drinking is on the rise. And not just in the most traditional of ways.

While sales of herbal and green tea continue to rise for home consumption, it’s the number of tea ‘bars’ popping up that is catching attention on a global scale.

Locally, Poplar Social Club cocktail maestro Charles Gillet has been using Dilmah Tea in his cocktails. Dilmah features some clever cocktail and mocktail recipes on its website, ranging from Colombo Ice Cream Soda, to Mango Tango and Fruit Volcano.

Not a new concept by any means, there’s historical precedent for tea in our tipples, with tea an ingredient used in our early punches. Now, we’re starting to think of tea with the same reverence as coffee.

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hen cooked slowly, beef cheeks are delicious paired with chunky, forked potato mash or with silky, smooth polenta. Look out for The Villas’ take on this delicious dish on its new dinner menu.

Ingredients • 4 beef cheeks • 3 tbs seasoned flour • 2 stalks celery, 1 carrot, 1 onion, all finely diced • 3 cloves garlic, crushed • 2 bay leaves • 1 orange rind • 1 tsp ground cumin • ½ tsp ground allspice • 1 cup red wine • 2 cups beef stock

Method Preheat oven to 160°C. Dust beef cheeks with seasoned flour and brown all sides. Put to side. Lower heat and cook veges until soft. Add garlic, bay leaves, rind and spices, cook for one minute. Place in slow-cooker with beef. Add red wine to pan, bring to the boil.

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Awesome Atomic coffee and vintage vibes.

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Craft Beer & Cider Fillery A craft beer oasis in Rangiora. Free tastings and knowledgeable advice to help you choose from 20 taps pouring an ever changing selection.

A new kind of craft beer experience!

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Bespoke Platters Using local Canterbury produce to create delicious, aesthetically pleasing platters to cater for all occasions from children’s birthday parties to large corporate functions for 100+ people. Book your platter today!

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At Gordon’s, we pickle whole & sliced gherkins & onions, and relish.

‘Pickle your own’ peeled pickling onions & whole gherkins also available, to create your own favourite recipe!

Prime Smoke premium hot & cold smoked salmon now in-store at ‘The Picklery’.

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Treat yourself to our beautiful French macarons…. now available online or via UberEats, delivered direct to your door.

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Dunsandel Country Cafe & Bar

Open 7 days our local cafe restaurant & bar offers a wide range of menu & cabinet options with a family area.

Treat yourself to our delicious new summer menu with our welcoming staff.

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Sallys Raspberry, Rosé and Pomegranate Jam is already getting rave reviews. A delicious mix of summer wine and berries with a little crunch.

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Multi-Award Winning Butchery Now in larger brighter premises at 303 Colombo St. Unique smallgoods, top quality fresh meats.

Great service, great value.

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Rangiora’s newest butchery, with beautiful handcrafted sausages, dry cured meats Wild game and Home kill processing available.

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We have it all @ I Spy food.

Damn delicious pies, seriously good vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options.

Fresh bread and gorgeous cakes.

Coffee and a micro roastry onsite.

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Book your function with us

The atmosphere in Seven Café at 11am is warm and welcoming. “This is coffee time and people really enjoy getting together for a chat,” Attractive cabinet food or says Vivi Xu, café owner. options from breakfast/lunch menu

plus delicious Weekend High Tea served s one customer is about to leave the café she remarks, “I especially like the vibe here. Do you cater for private functions? I have been looking for somewhere casual and not too big for my daughter’s 21st birthday celebration.”

She has come to the right place. Seven Café is very popular for 21st birthdays – or any birthday bash for that matter. It’s perfect too for corporate functions, engagement parties, baby showers or hens’ parties. From 5pm onwards, the café transforms into a function space for the exclusive use of the customer who has booked it.

“We have room for up to 50 guests,” Vivi says. “Our usual liquor licence is until 11pm, but we can assist customers to apply for an

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extended licence if that is what they require.

In keeping with the informal theme for which we are known, we provide platters with all different kinds of finger foods – meats and cheeses, savoury items and sweet treats.

People can simply help themselves.”

But Seven Café offers more than the inside of the café itself. Its outdoor marquee and courtyard can be booked for groups of 10-30 during the usual opening hours. It’s a unique meeting space ideal for breakfast, working lunches and meetings – and of course the café’s famous and much sought-after ‘High Tea’.

To enquire about holding your function at Seven Café call 03-348 1886 or email seven@sevencafe.co.nz.

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By Melinda Collins

American industrialist and Ford Motor Company founder Henry Ford once said, “Any colour, so long as it’s black”. Renoir once described it as the “queen of all colours”, while JMW Turner once said, “If I could find anything blacker than black, I’d use it”.

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s physics would have it, the absence or complete absorption of visible light means black isn’t technically a colour. And yet, despite this sinister description, this stylish shade is equally dramatic, sophisticated and handsome.

Infinitely versatile, it has been recognised for its conservative elegance as much as it has for its association with counter-culture throughout history, from beatnik to bikers and black-worshipping goths.

When it comes to creating masculine interiors, black hues draw on this clever colour’s association with the midcentury gangster glamour of film noire, drawing on cinematic sets as much as real life, and bouncing off the colour psychology of power and glamour.

Yes, we’re dealing in stereotypes here.

But these are open for everyone to exploit – gender aside.

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CREATING COMMUNITIES

By Tony Clarke of Ikon Architects

We recently wrote about the importance of fostering caring and inclusive communities as key to aged care design. IKON Architects believes strongly in this philosophy, so it has been rewarding to exercise our expertise and passion for creating quality retirement facilities, working with Bupa and Armitage Williams Construction designing the final stages of the Bupa Parkstone Retirement Village.

n the corner of Peer Street and Athol Terrace in Ilam, it includes three apartment blocks and a new dedicated Community Centre, featuring a large glazed community lounge, café, indoor pool and gym. This building links the existing community lounge with the refurbished main entry foyer and outdoor courtyard space, creating a central communal hub for the entire village community to enjoy.

The development will add approximately 140 new apartments to the site. Apartments are becoming more popular for retirement villages, with the higher density allowing for a larger, more diverse resident population, fostering a sense of community and greater security.

Standardised apartment planning and the innovative use of residential materials also results in high quality, low maintenance units that fit in with their residential context, without the worry or hassle of garden upkeep. In fact, here residents will be able to enjoy the landscaped communal outdoor areas designed by the team of Sean Dixon and Brad Parkes of Design Squared Landscape Architects.

With the first block of apartments now under construction and the community centre soon to commence, IKON Architects is excited to be a part of the final stages of what will be one of the city’s largest retirement villages. www.ikonarchitects.co.nz

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Three Wai-iti Terrace sites host both single and two storey homes, some of which have sold before consent, illustrating Home Trends’ ability to anticipate the needs of the market.

Five entries will grace the New Zealand Master Builders House of the Year 2018 competition, including the front house at Naseby Street, Totara and Tui Street homes, plus multi-units at Prestons – a local category that Home Trends won last year.

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A Soft and muted pastels have sidled their way back into the home sphere recently, and they’re having a refreshing effect on these internal spaces.

lthough our hero pastel this season would have to be pink, there’s something in every shade when it comes to this style selection – from mauve to baby blue and everything in between.

It’s the sweetest of looks and features in everything, from bedspreads to velvet chairs. But if you’re wanting

to tone down the ‘pretty’, pastel tones can be overlaid on shades of grey, black and white or contrasted against the light woods and crisp whites of Scandi design to stop it from overpowering.

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Jayline UL200 groundbreaking technology New Zealand’s most efficient ultra-low emission burner, Jayline’s UL200, is described as “groundbreaking technology” by Cliff Kinraid, owner of 4 Seasons BBQ SPA HEAT PATIO Christchurch.

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esigned and engineered in Nelson, the UL200 meets Environment Canterbury’s strict Clean Air Zone regulations for solid fuel heaters and leads the pack at 79 percent efficiency.

The secret to the fire’s efficiency is its dual chamber firebox and ‘downdraft’ technology. The top chamber is loaded with wood and lit like a traditional fire. Once the fire reaches a critical temperature, the opening which connects the top chamber to the flue automatically shuts, resulting in hot gases being drawn down into the bottom firebox where they combust in a unique ‘downwards flame’.

ULEBs - the future of home heating Cliff believes ULEBs are the future for cost effective, efficient home heating and says the UL200 is a gamechanger.

“Unlike many other ULEBs available, the UL200 requires no power and its downdraft action is fully automatic, plus the unit is more compact than others on the market.”

According to Cliff, the UL200 has excellent fuel economy, meaning less wood is used, and it produces much less ash than traditional wood fires, making ash disposal less frequent.

4 Seasons Sales Manager Michael Connolly sums up the UL200 as, “a great fire - the perfect size and well-priced,” and says orders having been coming in quickly.

Like Cliff, he says that the UL200’s size is a huge selling point for customers.

“It’s a smaller unit but with a greater heat output than most gas fires and heat pumps, making it the perfect solution for heating areas from 100-220 metres squared,” he explains.

Jayline’s national sales manager Greg Walsh says that at $3999 including flue kit, the UL200 will allow Kiwis to continue their long-held affinity with wood heating in their homes.

“At this price,” he says, “regardless of whether you you live in an area with the strict clear air rules of Canterbury or not, this is a great way to future proof your home heating needs.”

Come see the ULEB experts 4 Seasons 4 Seasons Christchurch recommends talking to the experts about your options when it comes to ultra-low emission burners. “ULEBs require a high level of expertise,” Cliff explains. “We are fully trained to be able to advise you and explain council rules surrounding wood burners.”

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A special autumn promotion is currently underway for April and May – customers who spend $60 at either Simply NZ store will get a free tote bag. “This is a small way of saying thank you to our valued customers and visitors to our beautiful city, who choose to shop with us for iconic New Zealand gifts,” says store manager Wendy Andrews.

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In the past, yellow has suffered from a bit of an image problem. But it seems interior designers have launched a full-blown PR campaign advocating for its acceptance into the colour hall of fame and public perception of this sunny shade is looking up.

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nce treated as somewhat of an enigma, it’s now embraced as energetic but equally relaxing; an ally to homes that want to generate an authentic aura of warmth. The more dulcet tones perfectly offset a dependable grey or if you want to turn up the volume on yellow, even a spritely purple will make an impact when paired with this hue.

Of course green, cream, white and black also make the cut as faithful companions to the colour.

Capable of lifting the spirits, the challenge with yellow lies in striking

the right balance. If it is too heavily concentrated in one area, it can dominate and overwhelm the space.

If you want to take a conservative approach to introducing this aesthetic, start with the accents in your space - curtains, lighting, cushions, throws and even rugs. A colour block feature wall is also an option but more of a commitment.

Trawl Pinterest and Instagram for inspiration and take advantage of online tools that let you digitally experiment with your space so you can try yellow on for size before you make any final decisions.

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Beige has long been considered the nemesis of fun in the home sphere, with no more ability to bring life to a space than a teaspoon can. But in recent times it has been shaking off its ‘plain Jane’ vibes and introducing an exciting new aesthetic.

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arm and welcoming, beige is one of those clever colour chameleons that can make the perfect pairing with almost any other colour. And, when it comes to mixing and matching with this shade shifter, the bigger the design risks, the bigger the potential payoff.

Create a clean palette by incorporating white, go dark and moody with deep blues or charcoals, or go cool and classy by incorporating a range of beige tones, from light through to dark.

When it comes to colour psychology, pair beige with soft and relaxing tones of muted green, dove greys and soft pinks to create a calm and restorative environment.

Its earthy tones lend themselves to the use of organic materials, with indoor planting, woven artwork and ceramics making popular pairings. Spaces can be brought to life by adding texture through soft furnishings like wall hangings, sheepskins, wall rugs or furniture featuring organic materials.

This colour trend pairs well with woven artwork and indoor planting helps add a lush element to the neutral palette.

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n fact, many of the trends that are creeping into these spaces in 2018 are related by virtue of their soft and earthy nature.

And, although the modern tribal aesthetic most certainly meets this brief, its decorative elements enable you to create a rustic earthy vibe without losing any of its cool factor.

Art, lighting, rugs, cushions and beaded decorative accessories are some of the key tools in your decorating arsenal, when it comes to achieving a luxurious tribal look.

We’re increasingly striving to create authenticity and a respect for handcrafted elements within our interiors and the components of this tie in well with the modern tribal look, as do natural materials and vintage eclectic themes.

For the commitment phobe, this means you can comfortably dip your toes in the tribal waters, without any kind of long term commitment. Just incorporate some cushions, a rug or some ornamental accessories and you’re on your way, though be warned, it may create some wanderlust for the more travel-inspired types out there!

In a fast-paced modern world, it’s not hard to see why one might yearn for a more laid-back, relaxing vibe when it comes to the home.

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Sledging, Slating and Overstating This month I’ve got two very distinct and different matters on my mind. The first is an observation which I’ll elaborate on; the second is an action that I’m planning, so without pausing I’d like to share them.

Most of you will be familiar with the term ‘sledging’. It’s found its place in the oncegentlemanly sport of cricket, however its reach goes well beyond the sporting arena.

Essentially, it’s a tactic that you apply to another team – usually to the batsman – to put them off their game, destroy their confidence drop-by-drop (or should I say, insult-by-insult) and gain the upper hand. I’m not alone in thinking this is a slippery, yes, cowardly move, and usually undertaken in the shadows, in the hope that no one can see the provocateur in action. If it works, you might get a wicket, and in business, where sledging, slating and overstating often occur, you might get a ‘win’ or a perceived advantage. I imagine that’s the idea when another business brings this methodology to the fore.

Knocking other businesses in your industry is as old as the hills. We’ve all done it, myself included, but the years have taught me it’s a

Now, onwards. April means business planning and I’m excited to take our teams through the exercise of reviewing their professional and personal goals and moving forward.

Yes, forward. Not standing still or sliding back, forward. Let’s all do that. Run our own race, not knock others, embrace incremental improvements, give words of encouragement rather than divide and, finally, give thanks.

Kevin Roberts stated in 64 Shots: Leadership in a Crazy World that a business leader takes the enterprise from strategic to ballistic. So, if you are ever subjected to a case of business sledging, do what we do, hit that ball out of the park!

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hristchurch is commanding attention on the global stage for the creative reimagining of the commercial spaces within its central bounds, as our architectural visionaries take what was not so long ago a barren wasteland and fill it with architectural artistry.

But it’s not just the richly developing commercial spaces which are shaping this dynamic new urban landscape. Taking up an even bigger slice of the city’s geographical pie, the residential market has become a playground of innovation, one with creativity, architectural ingenuity and ground-breaking design at its heart.

With dynamic, contemporary designs now the mainstay of the residential sector, Christchurch is putting its best foot forward with an aesthetic which is as cool as it is clever.

Not only are its designs aesthetically pleasing, but they are safer and stronger than ever before, utilising products and knowledge which have been developed on the basis of many years of research and development, by companies which are at the very top of their commercial game.

We have brought you a sneak peak into just what we’re talking about in the pages ahead, with an outstanding Fendalton home on page 118, an eco-project making architectural waves in Sumner on page 119, a beachside beauty on page 120 and a clever Clearwater creation on page 122.

Next issue we take it to the next level, covering some of the high profile NZIA Canterbury projects. So stay turned for more of the city’s architectural escapades to come.

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hristchurch has been presented with a unique opportunity to redevelop itself.

While that comes with a price tag, we should ensure we deliver an experience and standard of living that reflects the fact that we are New Zealand’s second largest city.

We need to create a city that attracts the best talent and businesses who will invest and contribute to our economy; a city that draws visitors from across the world to experience end explore our unique offering; and a city that provides its residents with rich cultural, social, sporting and commercial activity.

We’re starting to see businesses base themselves here in Christchurch – let’s make it easy for them to succeed, enable them to achieve the very best outcomes they can and attract and keep the talent they need to succeed.

One such business said recently, “Christchurch really stood out when we were evaluating locations as it not only met all of our requirements, but had the added bonus of a thriving and collaborative technology and startup community… It’s inspiring to see the amazing transformation that the city is undertaking and it is obvious that Christchurch is a city on the rise.”

Let’s make sure we deliver on these expectations and start talking about what we expect from the second largest city in New Zealand.

We’ll need to be creative about how we pay for the new city and prioritise the things most likely to deliver the positive experience for residents, businesses and visitors. But let’s make sure we have the discussion. We can’t afford not to.

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he success of the recent Lantern Festival has given Christchurch the first real taste of what a spectacular stage Te Papa Ōtākaro/Avon River Precinct can be for this city.

Thousands of people made their way along parts of the riverside promenade to find a vantage point on the steps of the Terraces or Worcester East punt stop. It was great to see this new space embraced in such a way.

It is easy to go past the remaining sections of the Avon River Precinct that are currently under construction and mistake them for roadworks. However, this project will see the riverside promenade stretch some two kilometres from the Hospital to the Margaret Mahy Family Playground when completed at the end of the year.

While the Avon River Precinct will bring more greenery to the central city and create an entirely new way to move across it, more importantly it is a catalyst for private development along the river.

Leading the charge of course, have been the hospitality ventures between Hereford and Cashel Street. We’ve also seen an impressive restoration of the former Café Roma building and the Public Trust building will follow suit. The Re:Start Mall site is also now making way for the start of works on the Riverside Farmers Market.

With Avon River Precinct works underway on the riverbanks between Victoria Square and the playground more opportunities will open up.

So, thanks to ChristchurchNZ and all those who attended the Lantern Festival for reminding us of the potential that lies along the river.

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f you own, manage or occupy a building that’s a workplace, you should be up to speed with some regulations that will affect you. On Wednesday 4 April, 2018, important sections of the Health & Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations came in to force. There has been a two-year grace period to get organised and the deadline is now here.

What does this mean for you? In short, if you know (or ought to know!) that asbestos is likely to be present in your building, you need to be actively managing it. You should be well on your way to preparing an Asbestos Management Plan by now.

This important document outlines where asbestos is and how it will be managed.

It must include information about the location, how you will manage associated risks, what procedures you’ll follow if you need to disturb it, how you record incidents and emergencies relating to it and a timetable for activities, such as regular reviews.

Anyone undertaking maintenance or repairs in your workplace should be asking for a copy of your Asbestos Management Plan, prior to commencing works, to ensure they don’t expose themselves or others to asbestos.

WorkSafe has produced some great guidance on the new requirements. Check out their website for more information.

Ignorance will no longer be accepted as an excuse for not actively managing New Zealand’s number one workplace killer: asbestos exposure. Be proactive and don’t get caught out.

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n mid-March, our organisation Regenerate Christchurch published some recently taken drone images of the Bexley Wetland and Southshore Spit on social media, and the photos generated a large amount of positive engagement with our online audiences.

The positive feedback we received – and continue to receive – reflects the importance that the areas of the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor and the Avon Heathcote estuary holds to so many people. This space is a valuable resource for the community, not just from an ecological point of view, but also for its potential to be an incredible place for bold ideas and innovation to be showcased both for Cantabrians and greater New Zealand.

We’re excited about the potential the area has to become a world-leading living laboratory, where we learn, experiment and research, test, and create new ideas and ways of living, such as how we adapt to sea-level rise and climate change.

Meanwhile, on back-to-back weekends in March, the Children’s Day and Polyfest events were held in the former residential red zones on the corner of New Brighton Road and Locksley Avenue. Both days transformed the ‘Regeneration Area’ into a thriving, bustling carnival-like atmosphere as crowds of happy people enjoyed great music, performances, food, activities and games.

These events, and other transitional uses of the 602-hectare Regeneration Area from Barbadoes Street to the Bexley Wetland, provide a glimpse into how the area can provide immense benefit to Christchurch and New Zealand in the future. There are some very exciting times ahead.

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en’s behaviour towards women is, quite rightly, under scrutiny. The message is clear. Men need to understand respect.

Having worked in schools for 35 years, I am convinced the key challenge we face is to help our young men grow emotional confidence.

Emotional confidence – and associated self-awareness and empathy – is a core strength for men and demands a subtle rethinking of our view of masculinity and its expression.

By growing emotional confidence in our boys, we can help them navigate the complexity of life in a more honest and constructive way, bringing out their best and the best in others.

In my experience at Christ’s College, I sense the boys themselves are ready for a different level of conversation about “being a man” in the 21st century – young men being confident in who they are.

As educators, our role is not simply about academic achievement. We need to support our young men to understand and develop character strengths, to live by virtues such as respect, honesty, loyalty, integrity, compassion and manners.

I believe we should challenge what it means to be a New Zealand male – and help our young men grow in the areas in which Kiwi men have not traditionally been so strong.

There are a lot of confusing messages about masculinity on the Internet and in social media. We need to make sure our young men have healthy and positive role models, so they are good men who respect women.

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For most people, the trauma of the earthquakes has passed, their homes have been repaired or rebuilt and life has returned to a “new normal.” A recent wellbeing survey by the DHB shows that for most people, wellbeing levels have returned to what they were before the earthquakes.

For too many people though, this progress has been elusive – for the just over two and a half thousand people still waiting for their EQC claim to be settled, life cannot move on. What’s even more frustrating for people is that almost all of these outstanding repairs are remedial repairs – cases where work has already been done but has had to be re-repaired because of issues or faulty work.

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“Proximity to a couple of our favourite places – The Lotus Heart and Darkroom – also helped us decide.”

The building, occupied by Kadett Café and Doki during the day, was nice and light and, once earthquake strengthened, “full of possibility”.

Once home to an auto electrician, it has also been used as a woodworking business and a plumber at other times, Richard says. The building is “built to handle stuff ”, which helps when it comes to hosting everything from live gigs to indoor skateboarding and talks.

Camia Young looked at more than 100 buildings before coming across the future home of XCHC, which launched in 2014 as a creative hub offering space to foster connectedness and collaboration between artists. “We needed somewhere that would attract the public and we also needed somewhere that artists would be attracted to.”

An architect by training, Camia says she tends to see buildings and consider future use and the psychology of space.

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“Industrial buildings and sites are becoming the new playgrounds for urban dwellers,” he says. “This creative approach to urban regeneration has been copied across most major cosmopolitan cities around the globe and with the current landscape in Christchurch, it was so refreshing to find such a gem.”

The owners of popular Sydenham café Hello Sunday are opening a restaurant directly opposite the café and in doing so are giving a “cool post-industrial building a new, fun life”.

Known as 5th Street, it’s due to open in mid-April and owned by Jonathan Spark, Chris Penny, Yasmeen Clark, Sam Stewart and Max Perry.

Jonathan says he and other Hello Sunday owners were invited to consider several options for a new venture, but none fitted – until their neighbour mentioned he was vacating his building.

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Richard Barnacle, co-owner of The Space Academy, says he and his business partner chose the premises as it was as

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Camia says it required a certain amount of vision. “If anybody saw that ’s experience building when I saw [it] I don’t know if they would have seen what I saw.”

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There were multiple construction companies dealing with complicated strengthening and restoration. If there was another earthquake, I would go to The Arts Centre to be safe.

What was it like having the freedom to observe the restoration through your lens rather than being told specifically what to photograph?

The freedom allowed me to be expressive.

It allowed me to discover images. It was unique as an opportunity and I was very fortunate to be part of it.

Did you learn some interesting stories about the buildings or tenants who used to occupy them?

The Arts Centre is full of stories of what people used to do there. The stories I was most interested in were those told by what was left behind in the spaces immediately after the earthquakes.

A lot of the images displayed in your exhibition at Pūmanawa earlier this year were black and white – what was the reason behind that?

Black and white imagery has a simplicity that is very much about using light to tell a story without the complications of colour.

Actually, my biggest bugbear was orange cones.

What were some of the challenges of shooting photographs on an active worksite?

Being aware of health and safety was the main one. There was dust everywhere and changing lenses was always a concern.

Working in this environment is all about respect. It was important that I had as little impact as possible on the imagery aside from being the observer.

Do you think the public understands the amount of work going into the restoration at The Arts Centre?

I would be surprised if many people had a full idea of what’s really involved. It is a huge project made up of many parts with many experts bringing everything together.

There were unique skills like lead working and heritage masonry work, combined with modern engineering technology.

Did you gain an understanding of the stonemasons’ craft?

To understand stonemasonry, you need to wield the tools. You need to strike the stone with chisels. You need to cut, lift, sweat and breathe in the dust – through a mask, of course. I saw what they did and was aware of the care they took but it would take a lot more to understand stonemasonry.

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ike so many however, they experienced significant disruption in the earthquakes and thus began a long process to find resolution. They considered several options but wanted to stay in Woolston. The house had sunk 100mm and suffered serious cracks in the foundation slab. They had plans drawn up for a rebuild.

Then they contacted Precision Solutions, a foundation and floor relevelling specialist which had done some work for Linda’s niece, who had been thoroughly impressed. Precision Solutions put together a plan to repair Jim and Linda’s house, simpler, less expensive and quicker than the proposed rebuild. The plan was to lift the house back to where it should be.

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“Fundamentally,” says Precision Solutions Contract Manager, Charles Porter, “It’s quite a simple process.

Physically however, it’s a bit more complicated.”

The whole lifting and relevelling process took three weeks. Most of the time was spent in preparation, clearing the house, digging underpinning holes and pouring lifting pads. The house was then lifted and levelled, millimetres at a time.

After some other renovations, Jim and Linda were back in their home after only 12 weeks. “We’re so happy with it,” Linda says. “Precision’s people were very thorough. They worked every day. They were never late and, what they said they’d do, they did. Sometimes they stayed late to finish what they were doing.

We were very impressed with their attitude, and their price was $18,000 cheaper than another reputable competitor.”

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The Cathedral Grammar School Students placing a time capsule in Victoria Square.

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The 13-month restoration project was delivered by Ōtākaro Limited on behalf of the Crown, in collaboration with Christchurch City Council and Matapopore on behalf of Ngāi Tūāhuriri/Ngāi Tahu.

“The Canterbury earthquakes left Victoria Square in a poor condition, with uneven paved surfaces creating ponding areas, trip hazards and subsidence issues in this popular public space,” Ōtākaro Chief Executive Albert Brantley says.

“By replacing the 170,000 pavers and installing around three kilometres of new underground pipe and cabling for upgraded irrigation, drainage and lighting, Victoria Square’s lifespan has been extended for decades and it is safer and more accessible.”

A new punt stop opposite the Town Hall will enable people to make greater use of the Avon River and Victoria Square will now tie in with the river promenade currently under construction.

The restoration of Victoria Square and the repair and upgrading of the adjoining sections of Colombo Street and Armagh Street has cost around $12.7m. The roadworks will be finished in May.

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“It appealed to me because I never want to go through the stress, financial hardship and unnecessary cost [of an earthquake] ever again. ABI Piers will permanently repair the earthquake damaged foundation of my house and ‘future proof’ my biggest investment.

“I believe the ABI Piers system is better than alternative foundations currently on the market and the cost compares really well.”

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We’re a global leader when it comes to women’s rights, since 1893 when we became the first country to give women the right to vote. And yet, despite making up more than half of New Zealand’s population, women currently comprise just 17 percent of the nation’s construction industry.

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egistered Master Builders Association (MBA) Chief Executive David Kelly describes women as the ‘unsung heroes’ of the construction industry. “Women form the backbone of the building industry,” he says.

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recruitment and training, and says that although a lot has changed for women during her 35 years in the industry, women are still not getting the recognition they deserve.

“It’s about getting the best person for the job and women have a significant role to play,” she says.

“Clients still ring and want to talk to my husband on a daily basis, when, in fact they need to talk to me.”

RMBA Ashburton President Andrea Lee says it is important there is mutual respect for the roles women and men play.

“Women bring huge strength and a whole different process to the industry. On the business side, it is the behind-the-scenes efforts of women who makes businesses thrive,” she says.

“Women are often amazing project managers and designers. They are excellent at client management, financial

management, and considering how a home will function best for a family – they make a house a home.”

More than 65,000 construction workers are needed over the next five years to keep up with demand and women are increasingly picking up the tools.

Blenheim-based builder Olivia Ward encourages other women to consider stepping out of the office.

“There’s a huge shortage of builders and especially women builders and I’d like to encourage other women to get into the trades,” she says.

“Women can do just as good a job as men – if not better!”

Dennis Taylor, Head of Department for Trades at Ara wants to see New Zealand industries continue to encourage women to study and work in the trades, by ensuring they know they are valued workers.

“We have seen the range of industries that we engage with actively breaking down the historical barriers to women working in their sector and those industries recognise the benefits associated with the skills, knowledge and diversity that women bring to the workplace,” Dennis says.

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Creating places with punch

By Cheryl Colley

As our new city starts to develop and people slowly make their way back into the central city, it will be interesting to see where the winners and the losers of the social scene will be. A bar that just pours beer will simply not make it any more. There need to be other reasons to go to that bar and stay there.

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or graphic design and theming company Dream It Ltd, listening to its hospitality clients, consulting fully on ideas and actually delivering the product are the keys to both its success and to the success of the bars it designs and builds.

“I view myself as an imaginologist – but my team and I at Dream It also make what I imagine,” owner Dean Johnstone says.

“We build what we design. We don’t hand it over to someone else to implement and risk compromising the original concept.”

Dean’s imagination is seemingly limitless and not always conventional. “I once designed an in-home movie theatre in the form of a submarine wreckage ‘submerged’ in three-dimensional faux rocks with dramatic effects that can be preprogrammed and controlled.”

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Each bar has its own unique personality. That’s what we do.”

Christchurch hospitality owner Max Bremner made sure he secured Dean and

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“Each bar has its own unique personality.

That’s what we do. We took architectural designer John Ayers’ floor plans and added the character and identity. Fat Eddies is a ‘blues’ bar reflecting America in the 1930s and 40s; Kong is an art-deco styled cocktail bar reminiscent of a 1930s movie set where you wouldn’t be surprised to see Humphrey Bogart; Original Sin on the other hand takes those two words and plays on them with ecclesiastical architecture – a serpent, an apple and an Adam and Eve themed mural painted on carved concrete to resemble an old cracked oil painting.

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which has enabled the Kobe team to develop a high level of expertise throughout all building and general construction envelopes,” Blu from Kobe Construction says.

“Whether we are building executive architectural homes, fitting out restaurants and cafés or offices, repairing and upgrading commercial buildings or just renovating, we have the skills, experience, and product knowledge to deliver bespoke

high-quality results every time.”

Paul really gets to know his clients personally and treats each project as if it’s his own personal building, his strong empathy to people’s needs and understanding of the family dynamic enabling him to make suggestions that makes their lives easier.

“Our company has been working with Fitz Consulting for a few years,” says Laszlo Meszaros from Euromaster Painting.

“We feel proud to be involved with him and it was a pleasure to see how fantastic this Fendalton project turned out. We hope everybody loves the result as much as we do. We completed the drywall stopping, interior and exterior painting.

The luxurious, beautiful wallpaper was also applied by us. Our company specialises in spray painting and we strongly believe that we can create the best quality coatings for your home or commercial building.

“Paul turns clients into friends which speaks volumes of his character, work ethic, ability to always pick up the phone for any question big or small and, of course, the excellent finished project.”

Fitz Consulting is very active in the commercial strengthening and fitout arena as well, with projects in the CBD and outlying industrial areas. Currently, he is bringing back to life the ‘City Church’ building on Manchester Street, fitting out a boutique gym and three other warehouse/ office buildings, each at separate locations.

Paul’s knowledge of build prices and how to provide the best deal for his clients, as well as his ability to get his hands dirty getting things across the line faster and more smoothly, is an asset to any project.

Paul and his team of experts started this project with the EQC dispute and followed it all the way through to Code of Compliance.

Visit www.fitzconsulting.co.nz to see the before and after photos as well as the video walk through of the Fendalton renovation.

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HYBRID HOMES

ARCHITECTURAL ECO-SHOWHOME

By Allison O’Neill

Unafraid of tricky building sites, Hybrid Homes has built a new thermally broken, zero-energy showhome. “Power and rain water collection systems combined with building techniques that maximise efficiency allows us to run this home at zero energy cost,” says Hybrid Homes Director Jamie Harrington, who has been designing and building eco homes for more than ten years.

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he company has also designed a series of customisable ‘ekohomes’ to make owning a sustainable home more affordable, but this double living, four-bedroom plus study abode on Sumner’s Richmond Hill Road is a top level architectural showcase of expertise and techniques.

Smooth contemporary concrete floors are softened with a natural textured mat defining the dining area. The spacious kitchen has wooden accents, stunning hexagonal tiles and clever hidden lighting that brings everything to life. The tap is a nickel finished ‘Elisa Sink Mixer’ by Waterware and supplied by Edward Gibbon. “We love working with Hybrid Homes. They choose great products from our most innovative ranges,” David Walker-

Rogers of Edward Gibbon says.

“All of the tapware is eco-friendly – reducing volume but not pressure.”

The eye-catching Waterware ‘Istone Basin’ in the bathroom is a black rimmed oval number, paired with ‘Modern Linear’ basin mixers atop a wooden vanity unit.

The luxurious double shower head is a ‘Nova Shower Tower’. The dark glossfinish tiles in the bathroom play with the light from the marble look tiles that line the rest of the walls. It is a glam, modern environment.

On the exterior, the contrast of white plaster with black aluminium joinery is pleasing to the eye, as is the clever use of lines: the diagonal roofline with that of the rail for the steps and, while sitting around the firepit, the straight lines of the seating

area with the dramatic square lines of that side of the house. The sunken firepit feels holiday spot-esk, the simple decision to use stones underfoot shows Hybrid Homes know how to get the vibes right. Once your eyes have lingered on the detail you can catch a view of the ocean.

Open the first Saturday of the month 11am-2pm or by appointment for a private tour of the multitude of features and options available for your new home. Visit www.hybridhomes.co.nz.

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MC ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO

ARCHITECTURAL ARTISTRY

By Rhonda Mitchell

“I do truly believe in the importance of design – we sometimes underestimate the power of it,” says Max Capocaccia of MC Architecture Studio.

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ortunately, the judges at the 2017 World Architecture News Awards thoroughly understood the power of Max’s Black Door House’s design, awarding it first prize in the ‘Best Modern Method of Construction’ category, with

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the comment it “stands as an object of art overlooking the ocean”.

For Max, Black Door House was a favourite project long before it won an international award. It was christened when the original door was reshaped to

incorporate the surrounding wall into its form. The door is of course black and towers at 2.9m tall, but it sits within a wall that echoes its geometric design. The curved entrance mirrors the sweep of Pegasus Bay from Whitewash Heads to

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AL PROJECT PARTNERS Warmth NZ Ltd Ph: 03 377 8026 Web: www.warmth.nz Magroc Ph: 03 423 9514 Web: www.magroc.co.nz Glass Force Ph: 03 384 3077 Web: www.glassforce.co.nz Amberly Beach. Like an aeroplane wing, its upswept roof provides lift and thrust to the house, relating it to surrounding hills and valleys, reflecting the mountains across the bay and plains.

Constructed with a combination of timber frame, complex steel structure, and Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) supplied

by MagRoc, the SIP system is a key component of the extraordinary thermal performance of the house. Rather than simply installing insulation between gaps in the framing leaving up to 20 percent of the walls and roof uninsulated, the SIP system insulates and clads the entirety of each wall.

MagRoc SIP homes have been tested down to 0.51 air changes per hour, in contrast to the standard 4.5 to 19 air changes per hour. The magnesium oxide internal panels provide additional thermal mass, absorbing excess heat during warmer times and releasing that heat when the ambient air temperature drops,

maintaining more consistent internal temperatures.

The entrance of Black Door House is Max’s favourite, high ceilinged, the view unfolds just a few steps into the house. Glassforce created the glass and balustrade systems. A close relationship with MC Architecture is due to mutual unique design abilities, which found their first iteration in a loft home in Lyttelton where they designed, engineered, manufactured and installed a timber and glass sound reducing feature window that occupies the front wall.

Glassforce invented, patented, and trademarked a stunning glass system called Davantech, which requires zero mechanical fixing. Seismically superior, there is no point load so it is safe and easy to install. Both MC Architecture and Glassforce have offices in Italy, and together introduced the technologies invented in Christchurch. They are acclaimed there, as well as in Australia,

America and the rest of Europe.

When choosing Warmth.nz underfloor heating, both the architect and builder knew the client would be thrilled, not only now, but well into the future and there is special satisfaction for the company knowing it had not relied on an expensive system to win the award.

Warmth.nz advises anyone building a new home that they can put luxurious underfloor heating in it for only $100 per square metre. The economical installation cost plus the future ability to extend or add to the system means the home is set up for future additions and the homeowner will live in the ultimate in luxury warmth every winter.

The company provides exemplar systems with low running costs for luxurious home heating right from the outset through the installation of in-floor piping when the foundations are poured.

Once installed, the benefits are reaped with the total capital and running cost.

While Max’s design stood out amongst the world’s best, he modestly assumed he wouldn’t win, sending a Londonbased colleague to the Gala Ceremony in London in his place. Max’s team replicates his approach: they must be “people who are open to the challenge of pushing boundaries but at the same time keep their feet on the ground”.

New technologies are a passion, but the aptitude for variety and the ability to accomplish a simple or traditional request is central to the practice.

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PHIL BENTON BUILDERS

Clearwater’s

CLEVER CONSTRUCTION

By Allison O’Neill

The second priciest street in Christchurch is Mayfly Lane at Clearwater, where the lake frontages make you feel a hundred miles from anywhere. Phil Benton Builders has just completed number ten. The angular street frontage is dramatic. The vast roof is sharp, while the not often seen Bluestone cladding mesmerises with its patterns.

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he weight of the stone was significant and it was a first for us to use Bluestone as an exterior cladding,” Dave Fraser of Phil Benton Builders says.

The construction method was untypical.

“It is a residential house, yet we used commercial building techniques to create it,” Dave says.

“We erected all the structural steel first, put the roof on, then installed the membrane roofing before working on the framing beneath.”

“It is a unique house,” says Mark Allworthy from Bates Joinery, which completed the interior joinery. “The products and finishes are quite different to what is commonly used right now. The heart rimu veneer was widely used in the 80s until American White Oak took over. A challenge on this build was the rimu veneer coming only in sheet lengths of 2.4m but we had ceiling heights of 3.6m, so there was a lot of grain matching to do to get the finish perfect.”

The entrance way is a favourite feature.

“It is quite spectacular with the vertical fins in the den, though the room separator door for the media room is also very cool. We do a lot of work for Phil Benton Builders, they are a great team.”

Designed by Heather Blewett of Context Architects, the brief was to create a contemporary yet grand home with flexible living options. “Whilst the clients loved the site at Clearwater, they wanted something that looked different,” Heather says.

The clients were not keen on the golf resort’s signature ‘white gabled’ house and, with Clearwater’s strict design rules and the need to be sympathetic to existing homes, it proved architecturally challenging. But Heather is very pleased with the finished product.

“Phil Benton Builders have taken great care crafting the home, and the overall quality of the build is extremely high – they went the extra mile to deliver solutions that worked.”

“We had site meetings with Context every two weeks and they were always available to provide extra details or

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“There is such a mix of woodwork in this house and Context did an incredible job being able to pull it all together the way they have.”

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