Metropol - 19 January 2023

A Stylish Retirement

New to Halswell, Banbury Park is a premium, new generation lifestyle village by Qestral Corporation.

Leaders in the Aged Care industry, Qestral developed Alpine View and Burlington lifestyle villages in Christchurch, and Coastal View in Nelson.

Banbury offers stylish homes with intermediate care options, so residents can safeguard their health while continuing to live independently.

Under construction is a state-of-the-art care facility (offering resthome and hospital level care) and a separate dementia centre.

Part of being a new generation village means that Banbury Park puts an emphasis on technology, events and lifestyle. Full time activities staff coordinate an exciting activities schedule to create a convivial and social environment.

For more information call Kate on 027 408 6684.

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THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING

With easy access along the Great Alpine Highway (SH73), the mountains are a playground of biking tracks and hikes. Take the time to enjoy the stunning landscapes, spot a cheeky kea and connect with nature. Plan a day trip or weekend full of adventure this summer. Check out selwyn.nz.

FROM THE EDITOR LYNDA PAPESCH

Roll on 2023

For some of us the festive holiday season is a distant memory as we kick back into work and wonder what the year will bring.

We’re still waiting for that dry, hot summer that was forecast, days at the beach cooling o ,

and making the most of the outdoors. Don’t worry, summer is far from over, and if history is anything to go by, some of our hottest days will come during the autumn months.

So where to from here? My advice is to embrace every opportunity that presents, at home, at work, at play, and also in business.

A positive outlook is an incredibly powerful asset to have. Positive thoughts breeds positive results, and the benefits of a positive attitude include success, happiness, health, and believing you can overcome any obstacle.

Positive thinking doesn’t mean that you ignore facts or logic, or force yourself to have

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only positive emotions. That’s completely unrealistic.

What it does mean is that you approach negative news or stressful situations with a positive outlook. You’re able to look beyond the crisis or setback rather than being consumed by it, and are able to move forward.

Behaviour can be changed to adopt a more positive mindset, although it takes a real e ort and often persistence. Negative thought patterns can be changed with mindfulness and self-compassion, so why not make 2023 your year to embrace the power of positive thinking. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at the impact on your physical and mental health.

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Helping people with their fashion choices takes Christchurch stylist Lou Heller all around New Zealand. She talks to Céline Gibson about how and why fashion fills such an important role in her life.

MAKE FUN

FASHION

FASHION

When Lou Heller was a little girl, her favourite item of clothing was a white dress patterned with strawberries.

“I loved wearing it because it made me feel like the real me.”

The youngest of four children and raised on a Taranaki farm, Lou always felt there was something beckoning beyond the farm gate.

“Whenever I wore that dress, I wanted to keep chasing whatever was out there waiting for me. It made me feel a certain way – a sense of freedom within, even at a young age.”

English, art and music were among Lou’s favourites at school, although she struggled with some of the more mainstream subjects.

“I was made to feel bad about that, and if you’re considered not good enough at the foundation things society dictates that we should be good at, then how do you discover what you might be good at?”

Lou worked in the local floristry industry on leaving school then headed to Christchurch to study interior design, supplemented by part-time florist work.

Around the same time, Lou married and began a family. “Working my floristry business, Bloom, from home provided that creativity I craved.”

After a decade of doing flowers for weddings and events, as well as wedding styling, Lou decided it was time to follow her dream. She and a friend launched Mrs Smith Loves, an online-only clothes boutique in 2012.

“We had Australian labels, such as Camilla & Marc, and Zimmermann, labels only known in editorial pieces but not readily available here at the time.”

Post-earthquake upheavals and having a new baby saw Lou reluctantly close the

business to become a fashion buyer then a fashion writer.

These latter two roles brought home to Lou that there was a growing need to educate women in their choosing and buying of clothes.

“I saw women buying clothes, but not wearing them. It wasn’t about the clothes; there was something else triggering this shopping pattern. Over time, I came to have a deeper understanding of what was going on underneath.”

Just over two years ago, Lou began travelling nationwide for her work. Separated from her husband, and with shared custody arrangements, this allowed her more freedom to travel when she needed to.

“Social media took o . People began noticing that I was traversing the country helping sort clients’ wardrobes.”

The publicity even aroused interest from Australia. “I was working in stores over there recently with Kiwi clients and they said they’d never seen anyone work like me before.”

Lou talks of her downloadable programme, Your Style Journal, which comprises six step-by-step modules.

“Your Style Journal is about being your own style architect, and clients learn how to be exactly that from working through all of the modules. It also creates a safe space for everyone to get in there and support each other.”

Future plans will see Lou’s business continue, but with a more passive element to it. “My online presence is gaining momentum and its positive feedback underscores I am on the right track.

“I intend doing more collaborations with designers and brands. Your Style Journal will remain, as it has proved to be one of the strongest tools in the toolbox for change,” she adds.

“My online presence is gaining momentum and its positive feedback underscores I am on the right track.”

Mindful fashion is about embracing sustainable and ethical fashion. Instrumental in leading the way is Christchurch’s Untouched World founder Peri Drysdale. Lynda Papesch finds out more.

PHOTO KIA DIRKSON

ate last year a select group of fashion industry representatives gathered in Christchurch for the South Island’s inaugural Mindful Fashion NZ networking function. Among the key speakers was Untouched World founder Peri Drysdale.

Well-known in fashion circles, Peri has long believed working together as an industry, and sharing both challenges and opportunities, will lead to a stronger collective voice.

She started worrying about the planet and its people while travelling in the 1980-1990s. “I was travelling a lot, exporting through Western Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia,” Peri explains.

“I became extremely concerned about the trajectory the planet was on, seeing environmental degradation going on, from visit to visit. It’s easier to notice if you are visiting a place only once or twice a year, rather than living in it day to day.

“One visit I would go to a pristine lake in Canada and then on the next visit, there would be a sign up saying the water is polluted. Driving down the autobahn in Germany through a dirty grey haze of pollution, I had no idea what was beside the motorway, was it houses or green fields. I couldn’t see.”

Peri wasn’t only seeing the visual pollution, she was also learning how dirty the global clothing industry was.

“Government level talk was all about GDP at whatever cost. Business groups were only about growth and the financial bottom line.

“There was no conversation at all about the environmental cost of all this lauded, desired, and aspirational growth.”

She started wondering how someone from a little company in a little country

at the bottom of the world, and a woman to boot, could move the dial.

“I finally concluded that every one company, every one person, could make a di erence.”

At the time Untouched World was a very pure, certified bio-grow organic undyed knitwear label under the Snowy Peak brand. “Our first step was to expand Untouched World to a full brand,” says Peri. “We wanted to model a di erent way of doing business.

“There was no blueprint, so we had to create our own The whole company had to engage,” she recollects.

The company wrote its first sustainable development report in 2002, highlighting the areas needing work with black sheep. “There were a lot of black sheep,” Peri laughs.

A few years later the company helped develop United Nations policy on fashion sustainability.

At the same time, the Untouched World Foundation leadership for a sustainable future programmes were created, to inspire young adults to develop, a sustainable future.

“We thought this would generate a real impact,” says Peri. It has, now recognised by UNESCO Paris as one of three global leaders in their space. Untouched World has also been named the UN Global exemplar for corporate education for sustainability.

Peri continues working on her dream that New Zealand fashion and its creative industry becomes synonymous with global leading sustainable fashion practice.

Largely thanks to Peri’s initial vision, there is now a blueprint for how to be genuinely sustainable, and a growing market demand.

“I know we can do it,” she says. “Together. With integrity.”

A FORCE FOR GOOD

Since Jacinta FitzGerald (above), Chief Executive, Mindful Fashion NZ, started her journey she’s been inspired by using fashion as a force for good.

“We know we can’t continue to use materials as we have been, or throw away clothes as we have been. The world can’t support this rate of churn. Things need to be done di erently.”

Mindful Fashion is a New Zealand non-profit facilitating action in critical areas by inspiring, educating and enabling businesses. In 2022, through its Climate Action Programme, it helped 10 businesses through measuring their organisational carbon emissions and developing reduction strategies.

It also runs education programmes to enable change in areas such as fibres and materials, sustainability strategy, circular design and textile waste.

“Making and using our clothes sustainably has a huge role to play in creating a world we all want to live in. It comes down to being mindful in how we purchase and care for our clothes. Vivienne Westwood nailed it with ‘Buy Less, Choose Well, Make it last’, a simple mantra that I repeat regularly.”

Family, community, and our city. These words drive Pauline Cotter, who after four terms as a city councillor is now Christchurch’s Deputy Mayor. Hindsight is always 20/20, but it is di cult to see that she was heading anywhere else.

Pauline’s interest in local issues was piqued by the demolition of a local outdoor community pool in 2006, and the resultant outcry saw her stand up with her community.

“Through that I was shoulder-tapped to stand for the Community Board. At that stage I didn’t know what a Community Board did,” she explains.

Being elected to the Shirley Papanui Community Board opened Pauline’s eyes to the organisation of Local Government. “I was stunned to discover the sheer volume of work that goes on by volunteers within our communities.”

Pauline is still advocating for the Edgeware Pool project, and says things are looking

The 2022 Local Body Elections gave rise to new leadership at the Christchurch City Council, due to the retirement of the previous mayor Lianne Dalziel, and deputy mayor Andrew Turner. Metropol writer Rhonda Mitchell catches up with new deputy mayor Pauline Cotter.

community HEART interests at

positive, thanks to the commitment and resilience of the community.

Under Lianne Dalziel’s mayoralty, she became more involved with environmental issues – water, biodiversity, and working on the council’s 3 Waters programme.

Policy around climate change is central to her nature: Pauline drives an EV, owns an electric bike, has an electric lawnmower.

“No-one disputes it will take time to increase our public transport patronage, and shift from fossil fuels to reduce our emissions, but it’s imperative that we change our behaviours to get there. We must get there.”

Pauline has a good working relationship with new mayor Phil Mauger. “We have a clear understanding of where we agree and where we disagree,” she says. “We know what we need to work on. We respect each other’s di erences,

and we work to reach consensus where we can.” She has purposefully stayed close to her local community. “St Albans has regained its Community Centre and the Residents’ Association is strong. Edgeware now has a lovely village feel with good connections to the rest of the city with its cycleways and bus routes passing through. We need these community hubs across city.”

She was looking forward to a staycation during the holidays. “It’s special being in Christchurch over the holidays, with a relaxed atmosphere, more visitors, and time to enjoy the city with family and friends.”

Pauline’s favourite local spots are Church Bay, Purau, and Diamond Harbour. “Everything is so accessible; I feel lucky to be living in such a beautiful city as Ōtautahi.”

IN BRIEF

Pauline’s grandfather, Christopher Cotter, emigrated from Ireland in the early 1900s, and started Cotters Electrical in High St in 1990.

Although the business now operates from a di erent location, she is immensely pleased that building has been saved and restored, and that one of her daughters is a fourthgeneration employee at Cotters.

Pauline raised her four children in an original two-storey villa in St Albans.

“From 1990 until 2010, I was a company director with my partner. We owned and operated two homebased businesses; Strydes Ahead Fun Pants, and Aroha Rentals,” she explains.

Her interests include reading and gardening, and she is an avid supporter of community gardens.

What’s on

It’s all things music, arts and sport taking place in and around Christchurch over the coming weeks.

FEBRUARY - MARCH

ON NOW- 29 JAN - BREAD & CIRCUS

Get set for mind-blowing days and magic nights at the 30th anniversary celebration of Bread & Circus in 2023! www.breadandcircus.co.nz

4&5 FEB - ANDRÉ RIEU IN DUBLIN

Cinema audiences in New Zealand will be able to enjoy André Rieu and the 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra in Dublin on the big screen the weekend of February 4 and 5 in 2023. www.andreincinemas.com

11 FEB - LEXUS URBAN POLO

Returning to Hagley Park, the Lexus Urban Polo is more than just polo, with the event of the summer, providing an unforgettable day of music, fashion, food and sport. www.urbanpolo.co.nz

18 FEB - SOUTH ISLAND BEER FESTIVAL

Held at the historic Ilam Homestead, and with more than 30 beers and ciders from craft breweries all over the South Island, the South Island Beer Festival is always a great day out. www.sibf.nz

12 MAR - EDWARDIAN GARDEN PARTY

Enjoy bubbles, canapés, music and croquet on the Mona Vale Homestead lawn. Proceeds to help restore the historic Bathhouse to its former glory. Edwardian-inspired fashion encouraged. www.friendschchbotanicgardens.org.nz

17-19 MARCH – THE CHCH ART SHOW

Being held this year at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, there will be art for everyone at The Christchurch Art Show, the largest art sales event of the year. www.chchartshow.co.nz

COMING LATER

WARRIORS VS STORM

Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of premiere NRL action at Orangetheory Stadium. The One New Zealand Warriors are coming back for the last pre-season challenge against the mighty Melbourne Storm. premier.ticketek.co.nz

FIH HOCKEY PRO LEAGUE

Hockey New Zealand is delighted to announce the return of international hockey competition to Ōtautahi, Christchurch.

www.blacksticksnz.co.nz

THE FRIENDS OF THE CHRISTCHURCH BOTANIC GARDENS INVITE

Edwardian

Garden Party

at Mona Vale Homestead

Sunday 12 March 2023 from 3-6pm

Enjoy bubbles, canapés, music, croquet on the lawn, and a sale of botanical art. Fundraising event proceeds to help restore the Historic Bathhouse for community use. Dress for the occasion, Edwardian-inspired fashion encouraged.

Tickets

www.friendschchbotanicgardens.org.nz

Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps, Queenstown is a place where soaring mountains and crystal blue lakes meet. A popular destination for adrenaline junkies, who flock to try their hand at bungee jumping and sky diving, it is also where food enthusiasts enjoy the lavish selection Queenstown has to o er.

During the summer months, Queenstown o ers a range of exciting events, activities and experiences. Try outdoor activities such as bungee jumping and rafting, or more leisurely pursuits including visiting the local gardens, and sampling a few of the local wines and spirits.

DISCOVER THE WONDERS OF THIS REGION WITH A FEW OF THESE SUGGESTIONS: Take a scenic boat ride on Lake Wakatipu This large, ice blue lake is surrounded by jagged edged, towering alpine mountains, making it the perfect spot for a leisurely boat ride.

Visit Arrowtown. This charming historic gold mining town is just a short drive from Queenstown and o ers a glimpse into the area’s past.

Take a hike in the surrounding mountains. They o er plenty of hiking opportunities, from easy nature trails to more challenging treks.

Experience the thrill of rafting. Queenstown is located near several major rivers and has several companies o ering rafting trips of varying di culty levels.

Visit the Queenstown Gardens. These beautiful gardens o er a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city and are a great spot for a picnic, a casual stroll or Disc Golf, a fun and exciting outdoor sport that combines elements of traditional golf with Frisbee throwing.

Sample the local wine. The Central Otago region, where Queenstown is located, is known for its excellent pinot noir wines. There are several wineries in the area o ering tastings and tours.

Try craft beers. Craft beer in Queenstown has become increasingly popular in recent years, with several local breweries and taprooms o ering a wide variety of flavourful beers made with locally-sourced ingredients. Sip and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Southern Alps.

Queenstown is a brilliant choice for a summer holiday destination for relaxation lovers and thrill-seekers alike.

A sought-after celebrity destination, make the most of this picturesque town this summer

QUINTESSENTIALqueenstown

CANYON BREWING

Where beer and food lovers gather to enjoy the very best of the Queenstown craft scene. Enjoy handcrafted beer and food to match, as you take in the iconic views at Queenstown’s most scenic brewery.

Open Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 7pm.

AZUR LUXURY LODGE

Azur is located on a hilltop in Queenstown with spectacular scenery. Luxurious bathrooms feature a spa bath positioned in the bay window, and the private deck is a lovely place to relax and take in the view.

SKYLINE QUEENSTOWN

The newest o ering at Skyline Queenstown is the long-anticipated Skyline Guided Walks. Conquering the Ben Lomond Summit Walk then opens the door to an entirely new perspective on the region. Picking the weather right, your views may even stretch to Westland National Park. Daily departures.

www.canyonfoodandbrew.co.nz

03 409 0588 | www.azur.co.nz 23 Mackinnon Tce, Sunshine Bay, Queenstown

www.skyline.co.nz

MILFORD GALLERIES

QUEENSTOWN

Drawing on over 30 years exhibiting experience and artist relationships, Milford Galleries Queenstown presents curated solo and group exhibitions showcasing the unmistakeable success, confidence, depth and breadth of New Zealand art. Mon-Sun 10am - 6pm

03 442 6896 | www.milfordgalleries.co.nz 9a Earl Street, Queenstown

CRANBURY COURT APARTMENTS

Spacious 1, 2 & 3-bedroom self-contained apartments. Fully equipped kitchen and inroom laundry facilities.

Central location – easy 400m walk to town centre.

Free Wifi and o -street carpark with each apartment.

03 442 6483 | www.cranbury.co.nz 19-23 Gorge Road, Queenstown

DRIFTAWAY QUEENSTOWN

Driftaway Queenstown has redefined your Holiday Park experience. This brandnew facility opened in 2022 and boasts architectural villas with a hot tub complex that have unrivalled lake and mountain views. Your Queenstown holiday just got a whole lot better!

Use Discount Code METRO15 for stay savings!

www.driftawayqueenstown.co.nz

The Carlin is for discerning travellers attracted to a one-of-a-kind, local boutique hotel experience. Offering a range of spacious suites in 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom configurations with 88 to 220 square metres of indoor and outdoor living space.

The hotel includes outdoor terraces with private spas, gas fires and exceptional lake and mountain views. Relax in 6 Star luxury, enjoy world class amenities and personalised service provided by an exceptional team of Hotel Ambassadors, Concierge, Butlers, Massage Therapists and Chefs.

Only a 5 minute walk to town, we are located on Queenstown Hill with spectacular views just below us of Queenstown Bay, Lake Wakatipu and the Town Centre.

OPEN FOR BREAKFAST & DINNER

Live

from 7pm - 10pm. Enjoy a

exploring the cuisine of our chefs with Michelin Star experience. Reservations required.

THE YARRA AND melbourne

Known as the coastal capital of Victoria, Melbourne has a bit of everything for the arts and culture lover, much of it situated along the lower reaches of the Yarra River.

From the hustle of the inner city to the trendy suburbs, Melbourne is a thriving cosmopolitan city, boasting more than enough museums, galleries, and performance venues, to pique artistic interests, complemented by an enticing array of restaurants, cafes, and bars.

FOR THE ASPIRING NOVELIST

Soak up oodles of glorious writing inspiration at Melbourne Writers Festival (save the date for 4 – 7 May 2023),

the Digital Writers Festival, the Emerging Writers Festival, or the Feminist Writers Festival, all hosted in Melbourne. Visit the iconic historic dome of the State Library of Victoria, which to this day continues to inspire generations of writers, artists, researchers, students and visitors.

FOR THE THESPIAN

Melbourne is Australia’s Broadway. From mainstream musicals to experimental works, you can guarantee to be wowed by what Melbourne puts on.

Make a bee-line to the East End Theatre District, where Melbourne's most historic and esteemed stages bring blockbuster productions to life.

FOR THE CULTURE CURATOR

For a dose of history, visit the Melbourne Museum which features the Koorie heritage of the city, or tour the Old Melbourne Gaol. Be sure to check out the Australian Music Vault and Australian Sports Museum for glimpses into the city's rich cultural and sporting heritage.

SOUMAH OF YARRA VALLEY SOFITEL MELBOURNE ON COLLINS

Inspired by Italian life and northern Italian wine and food, Soumah is only an hour drive from Melbourne. Taste award-winning wines, enjoy lunch with stunning vineyard views, book a private tutored tasting, or enquire about staying with us.

Open 7 days.

+61 3 5962 4716 | www.soumah.com.au 18 Hexham Rd, Gruyere, VIC, Australia

Experience the ultimate in luxurious decadence high above the Melbourne city skyline with Sofitel Melbourne On Collins. With freshly renovated interiors, each room offers uninterrupted sweeping views of the Melbourne city and Port Philip Bay.

+61 39 653 0000 25 Collins Street, Melbourne www.sofitel-melbourne.com.au

ELITE MALE MASSAGE

Experience the best massage in Melbourne at Elite Male Massage. The new, spacious and comfortable private clinic offers luxury massage treatments for men. They are ranked #1 of 390 Spas & Wellness on Tripadvisor Greater Melbourne.

www.elitemalemassage.com

The timeless allure of New Zealand’s wild West Coast is in its natural wilderness areas, friendly people, and the range of exciting activities it boasts.

Dating back to the earliest settlement of New Zealand, the ‘Coast’ has earned a name for itself through gold and greenstone, coal, glaciers, whitebait, and rugged bush and coastal areas, to name a few.

Gold and greenstone are still found in this scenic region, along with more modern tourism attractions such as hiking and biking, scenic tours on land, water and in the air, and any number of eateries, cafes, art, craft and jewellery galleries to visit.

For an adventurous week or a weekend, check out the West Coast.

SEE

• The Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki

• Fox and Franz Josef glaciers in

South Westland

• Beautiful white herons amid lake and mountain backdrops

• Shantytown Heritage Park

STAY

• Hotels, motels and lodges from Maruia Springs and Reefton, to Karamea, Westport, Greymouth, Hokitika and down into South Westland. Accommodation ranges from bed ‘n breakfasts to luxury lodges, in both scenic urban and rural settings.

SAVOUR

• Wildfoods Festival on 11 March 2023 (book early)

• West Coast whitebait (in season)

Soak up the West Coast

GOINGwestcoast

HURUNUI JACKS

Come enjoy an unforgettable glamping experience at Hurunui Jacks, situated just 12km from Hokitika and just metres from the spectacular West Coast Wilderness cycle trail. Your luxury canvas tent is surrounded by National Park and Conservation landthe perfect couples getaway. Enjoy a glass of wine and soak in a bath under the stars! www.hurunuijacks.co.nz

WHITE HERON SANCTUARY TOURS – WHATAROA

Visit New Zealand’s only White Heron nesting site. Seasonal, September to February. White Herons, Royal Spoonbill and an abundance of other birdlife. Family-owned and operated. A unique experience.

THE COOL LITTLE MARKET

Our indoor market is filled with stalls to entice and excite the senses. From local crafts to massage, fresh produce to preloved treasures. Open Saturdays 9am to 2pm. Check our Facebook page to see any extra opening times.

0800 523 456 | info@whiteherontours.co.nz www.whiteherontours.co.nz

www.facebook.com/people/The-Cool-LittleMarket/100076113474193/

27 Sewell Street, Hokitika

SHANTYTOWN

Cinch up your bowyangs and fill your boots with a few TRUE West Coast heritage stories! Where gold hatters and saw-millers once toiled for a living, Shantytown’s pioneer township now exists. Hand-built to preserve the authentic 19th-century experience for everyone.

316 Rutherglen Road, Paroa 03 762 6634 | shantytown.co.nz

NBS THEATRE

NBS Theatre is Buller’s premiere entertainment venue. Check them out for the latest movies, including 3D. They are also the premier venue for shows, events, weddings, birthdays, and even funerals.

BREAKERS BOUTIQUE ACCOMMODATION

Relax, unwind and indulge in a little bit of luxury with our beachfront bed & breakfast. Located 14kms north of Greymouth on the Coast Road overlooking the Tasman Sea. Lie in bed, watch the rolling surf and be lulled to sleep by the sound of the breaking waves. Come share our little slice of paradise.

105 Palmerston St, Westport 03 789 4219 | www.nbstheatre.co.nz

For Bookings: stay@breakers.co.nz 03 762 7743 | www.breakers.co.nz

MICHAEL JENKINS JASON ROBERTS MARKETING SPECIALIST FINTECHNZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Finance technology

fintech

Kiwi fintech firms generate $2.14 billion in export revenues.

To support the export growth and momentum, FinTechNZ, in collaboration from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), has launched a nationwide survey to understand what New Zealand businesses experience with new global markets.

The survey will generate community-led data insights, including key weightless export issues and barriers to market.

The results will help inform export focused fintech companies and NZTE’s work supporting firms to become export-ready and grow internationally.

Eighty percent of fintechs are exporters so the results of the survey and the future direction for New Zealand really matters.

Post-Covid NZ companies are assessing markets and destinations, such as the growth and proximity of Asia markets. The new UK free trade agreement is significant as well.

Tech is changing the way the finance industry operates and delivers services. The market is undergoing a major shift leveraging innovative and trail blazing fintech, such as the shift away from plastic card payments.

This tech advancement has majorly driven the growth of fintech across the globe.

Fintech is here to stay.

As technology improves and becomes even more ingrained in the day-to-day life of people, there will be more embedded finance, such as payments and lending and more embedded insurance than ever before.

No matter how centralised, or not, these solutions are, or will be, the future looks bright.

www.fintechnz.org.nz

Digital newsletters do work

Digital or physical, a newsletter remains a staple in communicating with customers and clients.

Recently I was talking to a mum about the di culties she has with receiving information from her child’s school. She was frustrated at all the inconsistencies and confusion that came with the school communicating to parents through three to four di erent channels.

From my perspective, it’s all well and good using social media or an app to communicate, however you have to make sure that whatever platform you are using is simple, easy to access and consistently used. Which brings me back to why newsletters are still one of the best forms of communicating to your desired audience, whether it be parents or your customers.

In recent times, digital newsletters, or electronic direct mail (EDM) have come to the fore and dominate email inboxes. There’s no fa ng around with setting up a target audience, as everyone who receives an EDM from you will have it go straight into their inbox, and they’ll already have some connection with your brand.

If done correctly, EDM’s can be a great way of forming connections with your audience. By informing your customers of updates within your business, or even your industry, this type of communication can be a great way of generating interest in your product/ service while keeping your brand at the forefront of your customers’ minds.

www.metrosmarketing.co.nz

The tech sector has become New Zealand’s second biggest export earner, and

(financial technology) is now the second largest tech sub-sector by revenue.

Moving forward

Work is about what you do, not where you do it. Changes to workstyles and workplaces have been accelerated by external factors and the requirements for businesses to support their employees have changed with them.

We help businesses move. We take time to understand your business, your people and your processes to create digital workspaces and meeting rooms that enable your teams to collaborate e ectively wherever they work.

We also provide the software to monitor and report on availability and usage of your spaces so you use the data to provide real insights into the operation of your business.

Our approach includes simple, practical advice on the often-overlooked human engagement factors that are essential for any technology investment to deliver value.

You’ll get a clear roadmap of the secure solutions that will help modernise and consolidate your IT infrastructure, reduce workloads and transform your business operations.

By transforming information into actionable insights and freeing people to focus on creating value, you will be able to unlock the potential in your business, no matter what field you are in.

Then you will be able to focus on forward.

www.ricoh.co.nz

Social engineering

Late last year I wrote about a decision of the Employment Court making 4 Uber drivers independent contractors, rather than employees.

The main court reasoning was that Uber exercised a high degree of control over the drivers, and the only thing that the drivers really provided was their labour and a car.

Over Christmas, I took an Uber from Auckland domestic airport to West Auckland. a $70 fare well below taxi fares. This gave me the chance for a long conversation with my driver.

He was a professional chef, married with a young child, originally from India, and progressing through his residency application. The main reason he drove Uber was the flexibility to choose his own work hours, and the income. In the busy weeks leading up to Christmas he was earning $2-$3000 a week, which will settle back down to around $1500-$2000 per week, still much more than he earned as a chef.

Casual employees have the freedom to work as and when they want, so what does this decision really mean?

I see it as social engineering. While the courts have always ruled over agreements and contracts, this decision is another example of the continual loss of liberty in New Zealand. Unless you are doing something illegal, you should be free to enter into the type of employment relationship that you wish, provided that it’s freely made and an informed decision.

Many industries, such as the building industry, exploit workers by telling them they are independent contractors, meaning they can be fired at will - for any reason. The court has an important role in dealing with these issues, instead it has gifted the E Tu union a membership drive.

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PAUL BROWN BLAIR VINSON SPECIALIST EMPLOYMENT LAWYER

RICOH NEW ZEALAND SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

JUNIOR

Style isn’t just for grown-ups - check out some of the coolest goodies and gifts for the little ones available in and around Christchurch.

1. Bohepe Baby Blanket, Natural NZ Made Cosywear by Wyld, see online www.wyld.co.nz, 2. Vivien Floral Mini Dress, available at www.bardotjunior.com, 3. Rancher Emmy, available from www.linenhouse.co.nz, 4. Stacking Rainbow Puzzle by Big Jigs, from The Playcentre Shop, see online www.playcentreshop.co.nz, 5. MEGA Pokemon Motion Pikachu Building Set, from creations.mattel.com, 6. Supersoft Luxury Baby Towel, for a special little someone at www.sheridan.com.au, 7. Frill Bags, available from Cynthia’s Handmades, facebook.com/cynthiashandmades/, 8. Original Baby & Children’s Clothing, available from Nannie ‘K’ Creations, see facebook.com/nanniekcreations/, 9. Happy Birthday Zip Wondersuit available at www.bonds.com.au.

fashion & beauty

An international study across 15 European Union countries found more than 57 percent of fashion waste ended up as landfill, much of it trendy “fast fashion”, and in good condition.

From shopping less to buying preloved labels, and reinventing clothes, fashionistas can embrace sustainable fashion, especially now that more and more brands are embracing sustainable practices to meet consumer demands for environmentally conscious clothing.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP:

1. SHOP SUSTAINABLE BRANDS

One of the best ways to ensure your clothing choices are not harming the environment or people is by paying attention to where you shop. This will ensure that your carbon footprint is low, and help promote fair working practices for people around the world.

2. BUY LESS OFTEN AND BUY HIGH QUALITY Be selective about what you wear, opting for natural materials such as cotton, linen and silk.

3. DONATE OR SELL QUALITY

USED CLOTHING When you’ve outgrown your favourite jeans or fallen out of love with a garment, give your clothes a chance at a second life. Drop them into an opportunity shop or resale boutique.

4. HOST A CLOTHING SWAP

Try sharing your unwanted fashion garments with friends. Clothing swaps can be a great way to get access to new clothes without putting in the money or e ort it takes to buy new items.

5. RECYCLE AND REPURPOSE TEXTILES AND GARMENTS

Old socks and clothing can be recycled as housing insulation, old tee shirts as cleaning cloths, and crafty sorts often recycle fabrics into stu ed animals, dolls, quilts and cushion covers.

SUSTAINABLE

The Industry Awards recognise the best business, training and creative talent in New Zealand’s hair, beauty and barbering industries, celebrating both individual and team success.

The awards, held recently at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, also recognise business success, exceptional training, great workplaces, HITO apprentices and creative styling; there is a category for every hairdresser, barber or beauty therapist to enter.

The team at Hair Art & Beauty (pictured) is passionate about ecologically sustainable practices that minimise harm to the environment.

“We are committed to doing our best to run a sustainable and eco-friendly salon and we are the first salon in New Zealand to use The Big Towel Company’s eco-friendly bio-degradable towels and capes. This reduces the amount of water and electricity used to launder towels, and the amount of chemicals contaminating the environment,” says owner Carla Thompson.

A member of the Sustainable Salons group, Hair Art & Beauty now recycles over 95 percent of waste generated in the salon including plastics, metals, and chemicals. Plastic waste is converted into plastic beads and remade into furniture, packaging, and even glasses frames.

Christchurch-based salon Hair Art & Beauty is its industry’s top sustainable salon for 2022.

magenta m a r v e l lous

Pantone’s Colour of the Year is Viva Magenta.

Usually a pinkishpurplish-red, magenta is the concentrated form of pink or purple, a vibrant colour that pulsates with panache. Pantone describes it as a shade rooted in nature

CURATED

LYNDA

Jimmy Choo

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Made using eco-friendly materials and production methods, sustainably produced swimwear helps to minimise environmental impact. Soft and comfortable, sustainable swimwear is often made from recycled plastics or natural materials such as organic cotton, a better alternative to the standard polyester swimwear found in mega stores.

Make it your resolution to embrace a preloved revolution and shop sustainably. Reinvent both your wardrobe and the way you shop. Reinvent Boutique sells high quality preloved clothing and brandnew-with-tags (BNWT) end of season clothing. Owner Aimee Patchett loves it when people visiting the store comment on how the clothing looks brand new. “That is because we have a highly selective curative process,” she says.

Shop online 24/7 or call in to Unit 11/8 Vernon Drive, Lincoln.

COLLECTIONS OF DIVINE DESIGN

That’s the true belief and philosophy of lead Victoria Jane curator and designer, Vicki Ogden-O’Fee, who wants every collection to be glorious and make people feel that way.

A Google search will find many variations of the meaning of glorious just as there are many variations of glorious people who treasure the Victoria Jane collections of divine design. A favourite for Vicki is ‘if you describe something as glorious, you are emphasising that it is wonderful and makes you feel very happy’.

For Vicki, that is a heartfelt sentiment, and her single-minded purpose and focus when she starts the creative process for her next design whether that be the crowned parrot, the fabulous flamingo, the jungle jive or the zesty zebra.

“I want all of these collections to make a person feel glorious and strong, and know that whatever the

day holds, they’ve got this. I want someone to get out of the shower and wrap themselves in one of our divine towels full of colour, look in the mirror, straighten their crown if their life is feeling titled, and then go out the door knowing they are damn great as they are, and we are all grateful for them in our world.

“The simple and elegant is as glorious as the bold and bright. Every design can tell the story of the beholder and we all know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

In a world of conflict and challenge, the Victoria Jane collector is themselves a taonga/treasure that make the universal crown of life sparkle and shine.

“This year Victoria Jane will be asking its tribe what makes them feel glorious, what makes them happy, what makes them grateful. What makes their heart smile.

Sherpa blankets

On days when life feels liked it is on a tilt, wrap yourself up and remember you are your own crowning glory.

on days when the bright and bold is needed and laze upon these velvet cushions and feel and be glorious.

Candles

The glow of a Victoria Jane candle is perfect for reflection and then lighting the fire within your soul to go out there and be glorious and let lightness into your life.

“Your stories are the inspiration behind these designs.”

Be glorious because that is exactly what you are – glorious.

The next chapter

This is one of the bravest things that I have ever done in my life. Everyone has a story and every story has chapters.

This starts the next chapter in my story, and I’ll be forever grateful to Vicki OgdenO’Fee for helping me see the colour in life again.

When she asked me to be a model in the Victoria Jane photo shoot my first response was ‘ah no.’ Then I looked in the mirror and for the first time in too long, I was good with the reflection, not necessarily the physical but what was inside my head and my heart.

Victoria Jane designs are illustrations and reflections of our moods or the latest chapter in our life story. There is simple elegance in us all as well as the bright and the bold. Sometimes we feel like the fearless tiger, the parrot with a crown that makes us feel loved and adored, or flit and flirt like the hummingbird. At times, we like the cool and calm of the jungle.

I have loved the Victoria Jane brand from the outset. It is full of life and makes one feel ‘more’ to quote Vicki. I know that for me there are days when it is hard to be the fearless tiger, but I’ll jump out of the shower, wrap myself in my Victoria Jane tiger towel, look in the mirror, straighten my crown and tell myself, shoulders back, head up, you’ve got this girl.

Sometimes we need a bright and bold reminder that within each of us is the good, the potential for great and we are enough just the way we are – and for that, we should be grateful. - Tracey Lyall Chambers

Lovers of Victoria Jane divine design tell the world that they might love flowers, but are certainly no wallflower, they bloom bright; they might like parrots, but won’t copy the words of another, they have their own; their crown might tilt from time to time, but they will straighten it and stride ahead and delight in discovering more gems and treasures from within them and their life. Just as you too will delight in discovering more gems in the Victoria Jane collections of divine design, treasures that personify your beauty and mood of the moment. And your loved ones will want to give you ‘more’ so that the sparkle, shine and smile in your eyes stays bright and never dulls. Let your heart smile and light up your soul and passion.

In a world of challenge and conflict, the lover of Victoria Jane collections stands up, stands out, stands strong, and they are always ‘more’ without uttering a word or losing their softness of soul.

Pairing good skin practices with top-quality treatments is a key to great results, allowing you to get back to the joys of life without the guilt of skipping your skincare routine or indulging in a treat.

With more than 12 years in the beauty industry, internationally qualified with experience in the United Kingdom, Brazil and New Zealand, Renata Viglioni Skin & Beauty is the right choice to carry a fresh-faced you into the new year.

A qualified laser and dermal therapist, she has both the skills and knowledge to restore your skin confidence. From her own clinic in Dunedin, to working with dermatologists in Christchurch using the latest laser therapy technology, Renata provides the best skin service quality. Her permanent hair removal and skin treatments o er flawless results, treating skin ageing, pigmentation, redness, rosacea and mild acne.

“My passion lies in providing great results”, she says. Regain your fresh, youthful face and body at Renata Viglioni Skin & Beauty, Unit 4, Level 2, 245 St Asaph Street, Christchurch, book online or contact Renata on 021 134 1400. www.renataviglioni.gettimely.com

sustainable

shoes

This can include using recycled or organic materials, such as natural rubber or organic cotton, and incorporating eco-friendly manufacturing processes. Sustainable shoes are often designed to be durable and long-lasting, to reduce the need for constant replacement and disposal.

There are many benefits to choosing sustainable shoes. For one, they can help to reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry, which is known to be a significant contributor to pollution and waste. By using sustainable materials and processes, manufacturers reduce their carbon footprint and reduce the amount of waste they produce.

Additionally, sustainable shoes are often made with the health and comfort of the wearer in mind. Natural materials, such as organic cotton and natural rubber, can be gentle on the skin and provide breathability and support. This can help to prevent foot conditions, such as blisters and athlete's foot, and keep the feet feeling fresh and comfortable throughout the day.

Details: Women’s Ghost Sneaker Find me: Orba Shoes

Details: Sabitha natural and pale blue shoes

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Sustainable shoes are those that are produced using environmentally-friendly materials and methods.

Beauty Report pamper

Cold Cream Mousse

Suitable for fragile skin with atopic eczema and dermatitis that suffers from intense dryness, irritation, redness, itching or flaking. Cold Cream Mousse from the GERnetic range has an innovative foamy texture that melts into the skin leaving a protective film. Soothes irritation, strengthens the skin barrier and relieves discomfort by calming itching.

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Treat yourself for 2023

Why not start the year with a bang and get into the groove of having regular treatments? The best results always come from sustained, ongoing treatments, so Acacia o ers six annual plans to choose from. Each comes with a special discount for all products and services, so you save and benefit even more as you go!

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Permanent Hair Removal

Ever thought of Laser Hair Removal? Now's the time to take the plunge and get rid of unwanted hair for good. The technology is amazing and when paired with a skilled technician like Renata Viglioni, you'll be on your way to looking and feeling great for summer.

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Brow perfection

Micropigmentation/Cosmetic tattooing for eyebrows and eyeliner - creating permanent shape and colour that can last between 2-5 years. Specialist beauty therapist. 28 years in the beauty industry.

Angela Millar

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A skin care refresh

As the New Year begins, now is the time to tighten up our skincare habits. Here is a 5 step skincare routine to do in the morning. Cleanser, toner, antioxidant serum, eye cream, sunscreen. E.S.K’s The Essentials Kit is for someone who wants to know where to start and contains all key active ingredients.

BEFORE AFTER

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health & wellbeing

Millions of people worldwide make resolutions every January, hoping to improve their health. Most wish to lose weight, get fit, or eat healthy, so here are some tips that may help.

Getting healthy doesn’t just happen overnight so patience is a virtue in this instance. You will also need to factor in lifestyle choices and how to fit exercise in around those, as well as any health problems that may lead to unwanted complications. Maybe talk to an expert, such as a dietician, a personal trainer, or your doctor, for advice. Not everyone is a fan of gyms and group sessions either, but there are plenty of other options.

1. EAT THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF CALORIES FOR YOUR AGE, gender, height, weight, and physical activity level. Make half of your plate fruits and vegetables.

2. SWITCH TO AN EATING STYLE THAT IS LOW in saturated fat, salt, and added sugars. Drink water instead of sugary drinks and eat fruit for dessert.

3. BE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE YOUR WAY. Start by doing what you can and choosing activities you like. Adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week.

To help someone achieve their ‘new you’ goals, Metropol (in conjunction with Google) has a Fitbit Inspire 3 health and fitness tracker to give away. TO GO INTO THE DRAW TO WIN it, email 30 words about why you’d like it to: deputy.editor@metros.co.nz by 8am Friday 27 January 2023.

Wellness

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Coffee with benefits

milla mornings starts each day with your daily serve of marine collagen and all the kick from a double shot. Finally. Coffee with benefits.

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A Spin Class at home!

The same health and fitness benefits with the added convenience of working out when you want to - in your own home. Hire or buy a spin bike from us today!

• Different models available.

• Full delivery service.

• Book or purchase online.

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Start the year Fit and Strong with Total Fitness!

Personalised or group training sessions

Pre and post challenge nutrition assessment and support

Fortnightly check-ins with a Nutritionist Meal planning tools and recipes Exercise, nutrition education, support and accountability

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New Year, New You.

Starting the new year with a fresh approach to managing your breathlessness, stress and/or anxiety is as simple as booking an appointment online with the Lung Mechanic.

For an overhaul of your breathing leaving you calm and in control, book now.

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Dealing

Psychological support specialising in supporting and educating clients dealing with high-conflict/antagonistic personality styles in the workplace context. Our consultative services and training packages address a range of issues specific to your situation and organisational context.

Contact our clinic today, we’re happy to talk through the options. Ph: 021 187 2112 | www.alexgosteva.co.nz

exercise

optimising

MADE EASY YOUR SLEEP

The team at Rutherford Fitness Canterbury have the solution to make all those excuses much harder to give in to. With their extensive range of quality cardio machines and try-before-you-buy system, you can hire di erent machines in the comfort of your home to determine their suitability for your schedule.

Hugh McLenaghen, owner of Rutherford Fitness Canterbury, says there’s “no easier way to do it than in your own house.” If your routine and Rutherford Fitness machine are compatible, hire or purchase your new fitness equipment and have it delivered and installed in your home along with a full demonstration.

From treadmills, exercycles and cross-trainers, to rowers, air bikes and spin bikes, the opportunities are limitless to find the cardio that makes your workouts fun. With no excuse for rain, travel, or gym judgement, any reason for saying no is abolished. “Just jump on and away you go,” says Hugh.

Make 2023 your year to get in shape with Rutherford Fitness Canterbury, 359 Lincoln Road, Addington, shop online or email canterbury@rutherfordfitness.co.nz.

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Here are some holistic tips to help you sleep well. Use them to balance your sleep and kick in ‘sleepy hormones’ at night. Decide which work the best for you as an individual, and incorporate them into your bedtime wind-down routine.

1. Dark and quiet at bedtime

The sleep hormone is closely tied to light. Dark and quiet surroundings before bedtime queue its release, making us feel relaxed and drowsy, and helping with sleep onset. Morning sun wakes up the brain for the day.

2. Six-hour ca eine cut o

Ca eine, found in co ee, energy drinks, cola drinks, and tea (including green tea), can suppress the sleep hormone. Setting yourself a cut-o time for ca eine is an easy way to optimise sleep. Count back six hours from when you want to sleep.

3. Foods that help sleep

Getting enough protein gives a body the raw materials to make its natural sleep hormone. Nuts, seeds, legumes, meat and dairy are rich sources of protein. Adults need at least 60g of protein daily to stay healthy, more if they’re active or aged over 60. Magnesium is a key sleep mineral.

4.

Stress bu ering for sleep

Drifting o to dreamland is easier if your stress levels are managed. Using proactive ways to bu er stress will help. Choose something that suits your personality and lifestyle. If you enjoy it, it’s easier to make it a habit. Soak in a bath, listen to relaxation music, or enjoy a massage.

Most Kiwis have a fitness goal amongst their New Year resolutions. But like clockwork, life catches up with us.

A good sleep is the key to functioning well, however sleeping right through the night eludes many people.

MINDFUL

Adeliberate action, being mindful may be applied to any number of situations, such as mindful eating, mindful exercise, and being mindful about certain processes.

For anyone considering being more mindful, eating is a good start. Take, for instance, a block of chocolate. Being mindful means taking six squares and putting the rest of the block away so that you don’t mindlessly eat it all in one hit.

Mindful eating is about not just eating food because it is there. Eat six grapes instead of the whole bunch, eat small portions and stop when you are feeling full.

It’s also about slowing down, and tasting your food, not just popping it into your mouth and swallowing. Take those six grapes for instance. Each grape should be savoured slowly, before being bitten into, with the aromatic juices rolling around in your mouth before you swallow it. The same goes for all your food. Eat slowly, taste and enjoy it. Making mindful choices about what to eat is up to each individual, but everything in moderation is an e ective way to go.

Mindfulness is about living in the moment, and being fully aware of inner and outer experiences.

Wellness

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High-end luxury barbers

For those who like to take a little pride in their appearance, the friendly and professional team at Pride Barbers can get you looking your sharpest, with traditional looks or the latest in cutting-edge styles for all ages. Call to book an appointment today.

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Nutrakawa Health Tonic

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HEMP

Known to support heart health and blood pressure.

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A classic Kiwi summer involves good fun, good food and good company, a lot of this taking place under the sun.

More often than not, we forget to apply or reapply enough sunscreen to reduce our chance of melanoma. If this is something you are guilty of, mole mapping is the best thing to add to your list of annual check-ups.

In New Zealand, we have the highest rate of melanoma in the world. Our slice of paradise comes with an unconscious responsibility to take care of our skin and encourage those around us to, too. More than 6000 Kiwis are diagnosed each year, with melanoma being the third most common cancer in the country. More than 300 of those annual diagnoses will prove fatal.

The numbers say it all, we need to get better at looking after our skin in the sun. That guilty feeling lingers in all of us when we come back inside after a long day at the beach or in the garden and wonder how burnt we might be, or if we applied enough sunscreen to stay safe. Instead of succumbing to the guilt,

book in a skin check with your nearest provider, whether that be a mole map with a dermatologist or your general practitioner.

While mole mapping can seem insignificant, it has continuously proven to many Kiwis to be the integral step in finding, and curing melanoma early. Mole mapping requires trained melanographers and dermatologists to examine the structure of a mole, while high-technology photography is used to further determine the risk.

By securing an annual mole map or skin check-up, melanomas can be detected and treated swiftly. Early detection has shown to produce an almost perfect survival rate, so regular self and specialist checks can be the di erence to see you through to next summer without a scare. Mole mapping by specialist provides multiple sets of eyes to your moles, especially for those places we think will be fine, like the back and neck. It’s time to drop our “she’ll be right” attitude and understand the risk of skin cancer.

summer more wine

So wrote Lee Hazelwood and sang Nancy Sinatra. Those same summer fruit scents are evident in many of today’s lighter wines, making them just right for long hot days, and balmy nights. One of those is rosé, which has seen a surge in popularity in recent years. Rosé wine flavours are generally more refined versions of the grape variety used to make them. Many are made from pinot noir grapes, yet also pinot meunier, syrah, cabernet sauvignon, and almost any red grape variety. Think fruitier flavours of strawberries, raspberries and cherries.

HERE ARE SOME SUGGESTIONS:

SANGIOVESE ROSÉ - fruity but dry with notes of fresh strawberries, green melon, and roses.

SYRAH ROSÉ - bold, dry wine with notes of olive and cherry.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON ROSÉ - savoury, dry, and tastes more like red wine with notes of red capsicum, blackcurrant, and spice.

WHITE ZINFANDEL - sweet rosé with flavours of lemon, melon, and strawberry.

PROVENCE ROSÉ – a classic wine, fruity and light, with notes of strawberry and rose petal.

PINOT NOIR ROSÉ - delicate yet crisp, with notes of apple, strawberry, and melon.

PINOT MEUNIER ROSÉ - primary flavours include cherry, raspberry, and strawberry with subtle hints of rose, mineral, and spice.

MERLOT ROSÉ - dry and a beautiful pink hue, with aromas and flavours of redcurrants, quince, strawberry and peach, and a touch of spice.

The new Hornby Club is for the whole family! Come and try our awesome indoor and outdoor playgrounds, buffet every Sunday, family-style restaurant, and our kid-friendly cafe. Open every day from 8am. Join for just $34 per annum.

17 Carmen Rd, Hornby Ph: 03 349 9026

www.hornbywmc.co.nz

“Strawberries, cherries and an angel’s kiss in spring. My summer wine is really made from all these things.”

BY LYNDA PAPESCH

read the label

BY LYNDA PAPESCH

DID YOU KNOW?

Wine bottle labels should be a mine of information, and in particular will advise the percentage of alcohol per volume.

That’s where wine labels come to the fore. Knowing how to read the front and back labels on a wine bottle will make it easier to choose, especially if you like a particular variety or style.

Front labels will tell you the name of the wine producer, the country of origin and the variety. That helps if you have tried and liked wine from a specific country and region. Useful information on wine labels includes the brand or estate name, the grape variety, the vintage or year in which the grapes were harvested, and the alcohol percentage by volume. The lower in alcohol the wine, generally the lighter it will be in body.

Back labels are just as important to read. They often include health warnings such as ‘Contains Sulphites’, whether they’re suitable for vegetarians or vegans, and also information about the wine, food pairing options, and tasting notes. For example, many will say if they have been aged in oak, the type of oak (French, American etc), and what flavours are present on the nose and palate.

Buying wine may be a frustrating task if you don’t know much about the varieties, what foods they will pair with, and what to expect when you twist the cap off and pour.

LAKEHOUSE RESTAURANT Lake Hood - Ashburton

A stunning lake side restaurant and functions venue, open for lunch and dinner. Enjoy our NEW fully covered and heated dining area on the deck for the ultimate in lakeside dining with beautiful views over the lake to the alps.

The perfect venue for functions – weddings, family celebrations or a day trip for lunch. 5mins off the main highway from Ashburton.

Lake Hood Drive, Lake Hood, Ashburton

Ph 03 302 6064

info@lakehouselakehood.co.nz

Find us on: www.lakehouselakehood.co.nz

SALA COFFEE Wigram

Studies show that even the smell of coffee reduces stress!

We pair good coffee and fresh food just for you, whatever your stress level. Good vibes on the house.

FORTH LUCK GIN Canterbury

Located in the Cust hills of Canterbury, New Zealand. The vision started with a love of distilling and creating.

Organically sourced botanicals, no nasty chemicals or flavour enhancers. This results in a high-quality multi-award winning gin collection. Made in small batches, providing a quality and personal experience of full flavour gins with love from the Forth Luck family.

1 Treffers Road, Wigram Ph. 021 155 5538

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INDIAN ROOTS Halswell

Indian Roots. Well, it’s a Love Story. It’s been a decade of nostalgia and yet hard to forget the fragrance of fresh grounded spices by the streets, those aromatic flavours of Old-Delhi dishes and the endless whistles of the pressure cooker. Our love for food and passion for the right flavours encouraged us to present Indian Roots, a brand with a vision to create memories through great food and people.

1 Hamill Road, Halswell Ph. 03 261 9260

Find us on: www.indianroots.co.nz

LITTLE RIVER CAFE & STORE Little River

We are famous around Canterbury as specialists in rustic home-cooked savoury and sweet foods.

We have heaps of great gift ideas in our store, championing all that is local and you will not find a better wine or craft beer selection anywhere on the Peninsula.

Open 7 days.

Main Road, Little River Ph 03 325 1933

Find us on:

www.forthluckgin.co.nz info@forthluckgin.co.nz

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THE ONE NEXT DOOR Little River

Located in the heart of Little River, right next to Silostay, The One Next Door is now open for lunch and evening dining. Wood fire pizza, sharing plates, grill and a fully stocked bar.

4247 Christchurch Akaroa Rd, Little River To Book: 03 662 9988

Find us on: @The_one_nextdoor

COSY CAFÉ Casebrook

Located on Cavendish Road, locally owned café with a wide range of homemade cabinet food, full breakfast, brunch and lunch menu available. Providing gluten free options and can cater for any other dietary requirements on request.

Enjoy our Hummingbird roasted coffee blend made by our experienced baristas.

Open 7 days, Mon-Sat 7am–4pm, Sun 8am-2pm.

I’m not sure where this recipe originated, but I’ve made it multiple times during the last 30 years, and it works every time. To vary the flavour, simply add fresh or pureed fruit, your favourite sweet sauce (chocolate, passionfruit, peppermint, caramel, vanilla) and blend in before freezing.

INGREDIENTS 3 bowls

eggs 1/2 cup sugar (any type) 300ml cream

METHOD

BY LYNDA PAPESCH

THE POP TOP Sydenham

Welcome to The Pop Top. We’re a fresh new coffee cart bringing sweetness, brightness and colour to your day. We’re here to simplify your coffee experience and teach you about the beautiful potential of our favourite fruit, the Coffee Cherry.

Have an event this summer in need of coffee?

Get in touch to book us at ruben@tyan.haus

TyanHaus

6 Carlyle St, Sydenham E: ruben@tyan.haus

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In the first bowl beat four egg whites until sti , add 1/4 cup sugar, and beat again until sti .

In the second bowl beat the four egg yolks and remaining sugar until frothy.

In the third bowl beat the cream until fairly sti .

Add the contents of bowls 1 and 3 into bowl 2. Fold together with a metal spoon.

Add extra ingredients (fruit etc.) if desired, fold in with metal spoon, and then pour into a two litre ice-cream container.

Freeze approximately six hours before serving.

Takeaways available.

Open 7 days: 11.30am-late Find us on:

RIVERSIDE KITCHEN

Central Christchurch

Dine with Peta Mathias

Join New Zealand’s most sensational food ambassador as she shows you how to make fabulous authentic food from India. Enjoy stories and delicious dishes of this colourful country and its flavoursome cuisine.

27, 28 and 29 April

6pm-8:30pm

Riverside Kitchen

Upstairs - Riverside Market

Cnr Lichfield St & Oxford Tce Ph 021 168 7209

Find us on: www.riversidekitchen.co.nz

THE FINE LION Ashburton

The Fine Lion welcomes you to Ashburton with a relaxed atmosphere and a delectable menu for casual dining.

Drop in for a meal with friends, a snack or a drink at the bar - check out the full cocktail menu!

Our very popular private outdoor, heated balcony area is the place to be seen all year-round. Drop in and see what everyone is talking about.

Level 1, 152 Burnett St, Ashburton Ph. 03 307 0629

Find us on: www.thefinelion.co.nz

SALMON HEAVEN Bush Inn (inside)

Happy New Year to all our valued customers. We appreciated the service you gave us in 2022 and look forward to being able to provide you again in 2023 with our beautiful salmon and other fabulous local market products – cheese, crackers, gherkins, pickled onions, salami, blinis and much, much more. All the very best to you all for 2023.

The Provedore Bush Inn Centre Ph. 0800 222 811

Find us on: www.salmonheaven.nz

HERESTO VODKA

Here’s to a beautifully crafted New Zealand spirit that was bought to life in Christchurch, paired incredibly with low calorie mixers or as the base of your best at home cocktails. Heresto Vodka will remain a staple in Christchurch’s most recognised bars and restaurants, next time get the ‘yellow vodka’ and say Here’s to.

THE CHINA KITCHEN Papanui

We make the freshest and best authentic Chinese food to delight your palate and feed your soul. Our food is made with healthy ingredients using our very own recipes. Try our homemade Dumplings, made fresh for you everyday. No MSG. Gluten free options available. Dine-in or takeaway + Menulog and UberEats. BYO wine & fully licensed. Open Tues to Sat 11.30am-9.30pm, Sun 11.30am-9pm.

21a Main North Rd, Papanui Ph. 03 354 6818

Find us on:

www.heresto.co.nz

Find us on:

www.chinakitchen.co.nz

FIG RESTAURANT & BAR Papanui

Flamboyance and tradition in one bite! Mark McCracken is our new Executive Chef bringing 30 years of food experience to the table. Think beautiful smoked salmon and Irish wheaten bread sandwich for lunch, FFC (Fig Fried Chicken) to nibble on in our beautiful courtyard along with after-work drinks, or try our Local Venison dinner and finish with our classic bay leaf Crème Brulee or chocolate mousse.

456 Papanui Road, Christchurch Ph 03 352 4903

ravi@qualityhotelelms.co.nz

Find us on: www.figrestaurant.co.nz

SPRIG + FERN Merivale

Merivale’s Best Little Local. Discover our relaxed, friendly tavern (no TVs, just board games!) with over 18 craft beers & ciders, wines, spirits, non-alc, plus exceptional meals. Our two decks ensure all day summer sun & we’re dog friendly. Takeaways (food/beer) available. Gold Card lunches Sat & Sun. Open Tue-Thu from 3.30pm, Fri from 2.30pm, Sat-Sun from midday.

7 St Albans Street, Merivale Ph: 03 260 0015 merivale@sprigandferntaverns.co.nz

Find us on: sprigandferntaverns.co.nz

FOUR AVES COFFEE Phillipstown

SWEET SOCIÉTÉ Sydenham

ODDFELLOWS CAFÉ

Addington

Owner/Operator Joel brings his love of hospitality to this well established neighbourhood cafe. Alongside his experienced team they deliver consistently great coffee and fresh food made in-house, enjoyed in Oddfellows’ comfy atmosphere, whether you’re indoors or out in their generous sunny courtyard. Monday-Friday 7.30am-3.00pm. Find us on: www.oddfellowscafe.co.nz

5 Disraeli St, Addington

24/B Essex Street, Phillipstown Ph 027 543 1877

Welcome to Vinyl Café. Come in and try our own Four Aves roasted coffee. We have fresh daily cabinet food as well as “Roast your own” coffee available. Relax to some great music, play some “old school” video games or just read a magazine. Support small locally owned and operated business. Find us on: www.thecoffeeworkshop.co.nz

Stocking the well-known French-inspired J’aime Les Macarons. She Universe

Chocolates, Italian Gelato, and mouthwatering freshly creamed donuts. Sweet Société offers a twist of European tea, French Baked Cheese Cakes, meringues, and more. With a wide range of gluten-free treats, you can be sure to find something for the whole family. All freshly baked and delivered daily. Open 7 Days.

356 Colombo Street, Sydenham (inside Colombo Mall) Ph 027 290 0977

Find us on: www.sweetsociete.co.nz

Middleton

Daily Wonders’ mission is to serve the best coffee in Christchurch while making healthy food accessible.

Our head chef is one of the best, specialising in a variety of international cuisines, and serving a plethora of diets from keto and vegetarian to gluten-free and more.

31 Birmingham Drive, Middleton

Find us on: @dailywonderscafe

FISHERMAN’S WHARF Lyttelton

Come and dine with us at Fisherman’s Wharf with some of NZ’s freshest seafood and best views.

Fisherman’s Wharf is in the heart of Lyttelton over looking the working port - the view is top class and forever changing. A very relaxing nautical vibe.

Now offering a beautiful breakfast menu on Saturday and Sunday mornings!

39 Norwich Quay, Lyttelton Ph 03 328 7530

Find us on: www.fishermanswharf.nz

DAILY WONDERS CAFE

ESSES ESTATE Kaikoura

Esses Estate creates sophisticated sparkling for every celebration. Esses is a premium producer of vintage Méthode Traditionnelle. Each vintage showcases the essence of the season and the wines have received critical accolades from wine critics. Esses wines are designed to be savoured, shared and to create long lasting memories. Visit our new Tasting Room and available at Vine to Table in Christchurch.

280 Postmans Rd, Kaikoura Ph: 021 256 4383

Find us on: www.esseswine.com

CHEESE BAR

Christchurch Central

Christchurch’s one and only Cheese Bar is back with a new menu set to please all you cheese lovers out there. Purchase E-Vouchers or Book a table with us at: www.cheesebar.co.nz www.facebook.com/cheesebarnz www.instagram.com/cheesebarnz

87 Kilmore Street, Christchurch at Fino Hotel Ph. 027 779 9863

Find us on: www.cheesebar.co.nz

PROTOCOL Cashmere

Summer is here at Protocol!

Enjoy sitting outside in our renovated courtyard to taste our new summer menu and our new cocktail menu!

We look forward to seeing you soon Open Tuesday to Sunday 11am until late.

PENNY BLACK VICTORIAN TEAROOM

The Tannery

It’s a destination reminiscent of a time when ‘taking tea’ in a fine establishment was an occasion. Indulge in a Traditional High Tea this festive season.

Birthdays, anniversaries, bridals and baby showers are all catered for and will be made into memorable affairs where you’re treated like a Royal. Book your high tea today!

37/3 Garlands Rd, Woolston Ph: 03 381 3445

Find us on: www.pennyblack.nz

PIQUENIQUE CAFE

Timaru

You are invited to a picnic at our place! A whole new twist on a picnic - where you get to share a meal, nature and human interaction catered by us. Our indoor or outdoor flow areas are open, with a laid back communal feel. Our aim is to feed everyone, we have an all inclusive approach to food. Vegan/vegetarian, keto, gluten free, diabetic friendly etc.

Menu changes seasonally.

The Complex, 300 Hilton Highway, Washdyke, Timaru Ph: 027 397 9787

Find us on:

www.piquenique.co.nz

2 Colombo St, Cashmere Ph. 03 964 2880

Find us on: www.protocolbar.co.nz

THE ELMWOOD Strowan

Eat - Drink - Play

New Menu - Daily Specials

• Functions • Quiz Nights • Meetings!

Superb food, great prices.

Ample free parking! Your new local!

Open 7 Days 10am til Late

HNZ Excellence 2022 WINNER ‘Best Local’

1 Normans Road, Strowan Ph: 03 355 5345

Find us on: www.theelmwood.co.nz

next level winingdining&

RIPPON GEWÜRZTRAMINER

The sta at The George make it easy for you, seven days a week, for lunches and dinners.

They know their wines, and their menu dishes and are there to help you. The wine list at 50 Bistro is something sta at The George take great care to refresh with each change of season – and the summer of 2022 is no di erent.

“While there is always a wine for every diner and every dish, we are particularly excited about these three wines for summer,” says Georgina Torrington, Director of Sales & Marketing. “Each has been researched, sampled and comes highly recommended by Keith Larson, Certified Sommelier and Certified Italian Wine Specialist.”

“If you are a Christchurch local, we would love to see you at 50 Bistro for lunch, high tea or dinner. Why not make a stay-cation out of it and enjoy food, wine and a night in our luxury accommodation,” says Georgina.

The bistro is open until 9.30pm, seven days a week. Reservations can be made by calling 03 379 4560 or through the website.

If you adore an aromatic white, such as a viognier, you cannot go past the Rippon Gewürztraminer. Produced on the picturesque shores of Lake Wanaka in Central Otago, this 2019 vintage showcases crisp acids and a surprisingly light palate weight. The nose and palate are classic gewurz – ripe lychee and orange peel with a dose of spices as a finish. This wine pairs beautifully with the duck liver parfait, or the Canterbury fish with its flavoursome Asian sauce and lemon. Caught on a long-line and prepared using the humane Japanese Ike Jime method, all the fish is premium quality with superior taste and texture.

DUMANGIN ROSÈ CHAMPAGNE, NV

A summer wine list isn’t complete without at least one divine Champagne. The Dumangin Rosè Champagne hails from Chigny-lesRoses, a village in the Montagne de Reims long known for its elegant pinot noir. Fruit forward and dry on the finish, it’s crafted predominantly from chardonnay and

pinot noir. The result is an elegant accompaniment to The George’s popular beetroot-cured salmon with mirin pickled cucumber ribbons, freeze-dried mandarin and crème fraiche. Caught just over the hill in beautiful Akaroa Harbour, the salmon is sea-run, richer in flavour than a freshwater salmon, and the Dumangin Rosè Champagne allows the dish to shine.

SCHUBERT MARIAN’S VINEYARD

PINOT NOIR

A refreshing pinot noir is best enjoyed in summer, and this one is simply sophistication in a glass. After 18 months in 35 percent new French oak, proprietor Kai Schubert’s gregarious personality bursts forth in this single block wine named for his wife. This highly acclaimed Wairarapa wine sees violets and dark rose petals mark the nose, followed by hints of vanilla bean and black plum. Indulge in a glass or two alongside the tamarind-braised pork belly with apple and fennel slaw, parsnip puree and wholegrain vinaigrette.

Food and wine matching is an art. Not everyone knows what wines complement specific dishes, so it’s a huge help when a menu is composed with options selected by the experts.

TRY THESE WINE/FOOD MATCHES:

IN SITU CAFE Opawa

“The best Chicken Burger in town.” That’s the feedback we have been receiving from our customers. Why don’t you try for yourself.

And you know what? You can get free coffee voucher if you scan the QR code and subscribe to us. What you waiting for? Scan it now and book a table with us. 03 332 8587.

239 Opawa Road, Hillsborough Ph. 03 332 8587

Find us on: www.insitucafe.co.nz

HUMDINGER GIN Geraldine

Crafted in the heart of Geraldine, the Humdinger Dry and Citrus Gins are worldclass. Winning Gold & Silver Medals in their first year of operation is testament to the diligence of the distillers.

The Dry Gin is an absolute classic with a beautifully long finish, while the Citrus Gin is fragrantly enticing and refreshing. Order online or have a tasting in the distillery to find your new favourite.

3a Talbot St alleyway, Geraldine

Find us on: www.humdinger.nz

ELMWOOD FINE FOODS Elmwood

Under New Management!

We pride ourselves on making all of our food from scratch daily.

Our best sellers include our homemade Pies, Cakes and Sandwiches.

Serving great coffee. Dine-in or takeaways. We also offer catering for your next party, office work shouts.

Open Monday - Friday 6am - 4pm Saturday 7am - 3pm

7a Normans Road, Elmwood Ph: 021 144 1059

MR WOLF Central City

Come enjoy of taste of Christchurch’s newest champagne bar with a vast selection of bubbles by the glass paired with swanky hot dogs that will make your tastebuds tingle. With a unique style, great vibes, and delicious eats and drinks Mr Wolf is the new hot spot for drinks and nibbles in Christchurch central! Open daily from 11am.

817 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City

Mayfield

If you are looking for coffee on the go or a gourmet meal. Cafe Mayfield is the stop for you. Dine in or takeaway here as you go through the beautiful Mid Canterbury scenic route. We provide a diverse menu, including barista coffee, all day breakfast, Sally’s homemade sausage rolls, fish and chips, and much much more. Make us your next stop for the whole family; we even have a playground for the kids!

1992 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd, Mayfield Ph: 03 303 6210

Find us on:

FORMOSA Ashburton

Formosa wishes you all a Happy New Year and look forward to welcoming you from the 13 Feb on our return. Formosa afternoon tea available every Friday and Saturday.

For more about Formosa, just scan the QR code to the right. Open Tue-Sat only.

173 West Street, Ashburton Ph 03 308 7874 info@formosainash.com

Find us on: www.formosainash.com

CAFE MAYFIELD

CRAZY FOR

CRAYS

New Zealand crayfish is a popular delicacy, usually readily available locally thanks to the close proximity of Kaikōura and its coastal waters.

New Zealand rock lobsters (crayfish) are found all around the coast of New Zealand and o shore islands, and the two most prevalent species are the red or spiny rock lobster, and the packhorse rock lobster.

The easiest method of cooking them is to bring salted water to the boil in a large pot, add your crayfish, and cook for three to five minutes depending on the size. It is well cooked when the shell turns bright orange. At that stage, remove from the pot and plunge into an ice slurry or ice cold water to stop further cooking.

HERE ARE SOME SUGGESTIONS FROM METROPOL, USING PRE-COOKED CRAYS.

BARBECUED WITH HERB BUTTER

Blend the zest of one lemon with a quarter cup each of chopped dill, parsley, and chives, two cloves peeled garlic, and 125g unsalted butter. Salt and pepper to taste.

Split the crayfish down the middle (lengthways) then remove the mustard-coloured liver.

Liberally brush the crayfish with garlic butter then place shell side down on the barbecue, for 3-5 minutes.

To brown the top place under a hot grill for a few minutes.

In a saucepan melt 80g butter, add half a cup of flour, and stir until crumbly. 1

Gradually add three cups milk, continuously stirring, followed by one cup grated cheese, and two teaspoons minced garlic. Remove from heat when desired consistency is reached.

Fry one diced onion with one clove diced garlic until clear. Add in shredded crayfish meat (half a tail per person) and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Transfer into cheese sauce and pour into half tail shells, then bake under a hot grill until golden. Serve with lemon.

CRAYFISH MORNAY

THE SOUL QUARTER Central City

Experience the warm and inviting atmosphere of Soul Quarter, with fairy-lit summer courtyard dining and candlelit evening dining.

The talented head chef has put his whole heart into every dish he creates, celebrating local, fresh and seasonal produce with incredible flavours and plenty of options for those with dietary requirements.

Stranges Lane, 219 High St Ph. 03 261 6171

Find us on: www.soulquarter.co.nz

THE GOLDEN MILE TAVERN Templeton

The Golden Mile Tavern is a family friendly Bar & Restaurant in Templeton, serving cold beers, barista coffee and delicious meals 7 days a week.

Enjoy our weekend breakfast menu or pop in for a traditional Sunday Roast! Check out our full menu on our website and follow us on Facebook for upcoming events.

Cnr Main South Rd & Trents Rd Ph. 03 349 7022

Find us on: www.thegoldenmile.co.nz

MOSAIC BY SIMO Addington

Being NZ’s first authentic Moroccan Restaurant, we feel a great responsibility to introduce our guests to the wonderful flavours and hospitality of Morocco and provide an unforgettable dining experience. Savour the many layers of herbs and spices, infused oils and fragrant waters, the sweetness of syrups, honeyed fruits and nuts, the pungent saltiness of preserved lemons and olives.

So, take time to share the pleasure of eating at Mosaic by Simo.

Shop 3/300 Lincoln Rd, Addington. Ph: 03 338 2882

Find us on: www.mosaicbysimo.co.nz

SEISMIC CIDER

Canterbury

Kia ora Canterbury welcome to the pleasures of Seismic Cider.

We are a family run boutique cidery based in the beautiful Horotane Valley producing award winning, modern, new world cider made with hand pressed local heritage apples.

Not too sweet, not too strong, just the way cider should be.

Taste, enjoy and relax.

12 TAPS CIDER HOUSE City

Always

Open Now – with all the “core” elements of your favourite UK Cider bar and now serving delicious Cider with a ton of atmosphere and bar menu available.

The only craft cider bar in the South Island.

The place to be for any true cider lover or to enjoy your favourite tipple.

Cheers – we look forward to seeing you.

ODDFELLOWS CAFÉ

Addington

Owner/Operator Joel brings his love of hospitality to this well established neighbourhood cafe.

Alongside his experienced team they deliver consistently great coffee and fresh food made in-house, enjoyed in Oddfellows’ comfy atmosphere, whether you’re indoors or out in their generous sunny courtyard.

150 Lichfield Street, Christchurch

Open Wed 3pm-11pm Thurs-Sun 11am-11pm Find

Monday-Friday 7.30am-3.00pm. Find

5 Disraeli St, Addington

MONA

HOMESTEAD

or meet your friends on the patio overlooking the Avon for a relaxing afternoon. Find

MANDEVILLE STREET

KITCHEN

Riccarton

It’s never too early for a summer salad! Come in and enjoy fresh seasonal salads, changing daily.

Vegan, gluten free and keto options available, and fantastic coffee as always. Eat in, takeaway and catering available. Easily accessible, with parking directly outside.

MANDEVILLE STREET KITCHEN

marinate it

Atypical marinade comprises three essential components: an acid (such as vinegar, wine, or citrus), an oil (such as olive oil or sesame oil), and a flavouring agent (such as herbs and spices).

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Coat your chosen meat in the bowl or a large bag, seal or cover it, and let it sit for at least an hour. Fish is the exception, five to 15 minutes is recommended, unless “cooking” a raw fish salad.

Marinades may also be brushed over meat as it is being cooked.

A basic recipe, which makes approximately one cup of marinade, will include a quarter cup each of oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce, with additives (two teaspoons each) of your favourite mustard, minced garlic, plus salt and pepper to taste. Experiment by also adding two teaspoons each of other herbs and spices.

TRY THESE SUGGESTIONS FROM METROPOL:

CHICKEN

• Oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper.

• Sesame oil, garlic, green onions, ginger (freshly grated), and Coconut Aminos.

• Grainy mustard, minced dates, apple cider vinegar, avocado oil.

BEEF

• Soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic.

• Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt & pepper to taste.

• Sesame oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, freshly grated ginger, hot Chinese mustard, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and honey.

PORK

• Hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, tamari, toasted sesame oil, garlic powder, cracked black pepper.

• Pineapple or orange juice, olive oil, ground ginger, soy sauce, Chinese five-spice powder, black pepper, garlic powder.

• Red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, fresh rosemary

FISH

• Olive oil, lemon juice, fresh herbs such as coriander, basil, rosemary, or thyme.

• Maple syrup, whole grain mustard, fresh chopped dill, parsley, coriander.

• 1 cup coconut milk, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce, and 1/2 thinly sliced (seeds removed) chilli.

THE CHILLI SHOP

For all chilli lovers. We have many award winning chilli sauces from around the world. From extreme to mild and many other chilli flavoured items. Shop online or visit us at Riccarton Sunday Market.

CAFE BERLIN

Truly authentic European Cafe & Deli. Breakfast, lunch, freshly baked Pretzels, Pies, Scones, European Smoked Delicatessen and much more.

Czech Hunter Salami available also onlineeshop www.smokeddelight.co.nz

9c Normans Road, Strowan smokeddelight@gmail.com www.smokeddelight.co.nz

FARE BOUTIQUE FOOD CO.

Delicious freshly made grazing tables, platter boxes, dessert boxes and more, for any number of guests and occasion. With espresso coffee vans and custom built mobile bar we have a solution for any event, where our focus is making your moments into lasting memories. Call Tina on 0800 10 22 03/027 325 6840 info@farefood.co.nz | www.farefood.co.nz

In your kitchen

THAT’S WHAT CHEESE SAID NZ

Wedding and celebration season is here!

Let us create a mouth watering grazing table for your next event! Smaller grazing boxes are also available perfect for Valentine’s Day or a date night picnic. Contact us today to secure your booking.

facebook.com/thatswhatcheesesaidnz 021 237 8536

THE WEE SMOKEHOUSE

Have you tried our Gravadlax yet?

This glacier fresh salmon is slow cured with dill, mustard, and vodka. It’s fresh and flavourful, perfect for a wee treat. Head to our website to get yours today.

www.theweesmokehouse.nz @theweesmokehouse

UNA BAKERY

An easy location at the bottom of the hill for you to pop in and stock up on our freshly baked hot cross buns and other bakery products. Delicious handmade cakes, Danish pastries, pies, sausage rolls and Underground Coffee. Catering also available.

73 Centaurus Road, Huntsbury Ph: 337 8214

COTTAGE PANTRY & GALLERY

In addition to a great range of dried food ingredients, come and explore the attached cottage where an extensive range of British sweets, Dutch liquorice, Kiwi favourites, handmade chocolates, fudge and beautifully wrapped gifts await you. Open 7 days.

24 Wilson Street, Geraldine 7930 www.cottagepantry.co.nz

Make it your New Year’s resolution to try some of the incredible restaurants, bars and cafés that Canterbury has to offer.

YEARS

YEARS

Canterbury’s No.1 Lifestyle Magazine since 1998

GLASSEYE CREEK SAUCE CO

Hitting the Sauce Since 2008

Born in a West Coast pub and craft-brewed locally in Christchurch, our beaut sauces are craft-brewed over time to develop award winning flavours that elevate meats and your BBQ to new levels.

Winners of Gold and 2 x Silvers at The NZ Artisan Food Awards.

Canterbury’s No.1 Lifestyle Magazine since 1998

www.glasseyecreek.co.nz

CHOICE FRUIT PRODUCTS

HALSWELL BAKERY & CAFÉ

SCREAMIN BEANS COFFEE

‘Just for Two’

- This beautifully presented Gift Hamper contains a selection of sustainable, ethically made, and locally sourced products.

Explore the great outdoors and share this exquisite hamper on a picnic, combined with beautiful luxury YoursNZ products to relax once you return.

www.choicefruits.co.nz

Picnics at the beach, family get-togethers, work shouts, birthday parties, BBQs, or just because!

Check out our website and order your catering directly online, or pop in and see us. Open 7 days.

346 Halswell Road Ph. 03 322 4600 www.halswellbakery.co.nz

Providing hot beverages and sweet prepackaged snacks around the community. We are avaliable for bookings, private events, sports events, markets, corporate events. Also daily or weekly coffee runs to work places. We look forward to meeting you at your next event. Ph Mel: 022 396 4092 screaminbeanscoffe.wixsite.com/ screamin-beans

home & living

After analysing the results of its annual NKBA Trends Survey, which explores the trends predicted by New Zealand designers for kitchen and bathroom spaces, the organisation says colour will be a major trend in 2023 kitchens.

Suzie Restieaux, Executive O cer of NKBA says though 28 percent of NKBA designers believe white will still dominate, the remaining 70 percent of designers

were split across many hues. “NKBA designers are predicting a varied use of colour including timber, grey, shades of green, sand, desert, blue and beige. Only 1.8 percent of designers suggested black was on trend for the upcoming year,” she says.

Designers say clients are already wanting bolder colours, such as midnight blue, yellow, and olive greens, with design student Alyx Turner adding green (mint and sage) alongside blue, to the mix.

Finish is also important. In 2023,

A rainbow of colours, texture, porcelain, and a contemporary look and feel are set to take centre stage in kitchen design trends for 2023, says the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association of New Zealand (NKBA).

38 percent of NKBA designers predict matte will be the cabinet finish choice, followed closely by a textured look.

Christchurch designer Paula Humphreys predicts trends will include textured timber melamine, and engineered stone.

As for kitchen costs - NKBA members report that 31 percent of kitchens designed in 2022 cost $40,000-$60,000, 24 percent said $30,000-$40,000 and seven percent cost more than $80,000.

IMAGE: KITCHEN BY NATALIE DU BOIS

poolside style

Originating from the Californian city of the same name, the Palm Springs style is instantly recognisable.

Pairing popular mid-century design elements with a playful flair for colour, this chic and glamourous desert design style has been trending over on the other side of the Pacific.

Easy, breezy and e ortless, this posh contemporary coastal look is all about embracing indoor-outdoor living and soaking up the heat and sunshine – which is something Kiwis and Aussies definitely like to do as well. Hallmarks of this style include bold splashes of flamingo pink, citrus yellow, ocean blues and crisp whites, prevalent use of concrete breeze blocks and plenty of heatloving plants such as palm trees, cacti, succulents and Bougainvillea. If you’re lucky enough to have a pool on your property, half the battle of getting the quintessential design vibe you’re after is already done. There’s nothing more synonymous with Palm Springs than

lounging next to a pool in the sun.

If you don’t have the space, budget, or time to maintain a pool, creating a Palm Springs-inspired poolside mural is the next best thing. Inspired by the artwork of Australian illustrator Joanna Ho, Resene created this mural that could go indoors or out. Indoors, you can evoke the timeless aesthetic that the likes of Donald Wexler, William Krisel and Charles DuBois solidified amongst the city’s desert landscape by incorporating mid -century modern furnishings that privilege clean lines and bold colours.

Plan the design first on paper and label the di erent areas with the Resene hues that you want to use for reference and to keep on track. It may also help to lightly draw your mural on your wall first so that you can adjust the scale and shape of certain aspects before you start the actual painting.

PAINT

Mural in Resene Polo Blue (sky), Resene Paradise (pool and agave), Resene Rainee (highlights on agave), Resene Soothe (main wall and steps), Resene Swirl (left wall), Resene Martini (ground, step sides and door and window sides), Resene High Tide (door and window) and Resene Half Black White (pool edge), patio pavers in Resene Concrete Stain Bleached Grey, metal tray table in Resene High Tide, large plant pot (with Bird of Paradise) in Resene Half Black White, medium plant pot (with palm, inside plant stand) in Resene Polo Blue, rattan plant stand in Resene Half Black White, drinks tray in Resene Polo Blue and vases and small pots in Resene Tuscany, Resene Rainee and Resene High Tide.

ACCESSORIES

Sun lounger and white side table from Poynters, towel from Tessuti, Bird of Paradise and Palm Plants from Nood, sunglasses from Le Spec, sandals from Flo & Frankie.

PROJECT BY LAURA LYNN JOHNSTON. IMAGES BY BRYCE CARLETON

Building

Sustainability includes environmental, social and economic factors.

A sustainable building is supposed to meet social and also cultural needs, to ensure resources are equally available, and to cause no irreversible damage to the environment during its entire life cycle.

It includes energy e ciency, the move to a net zero-carbon economy and building resilience against hazards such as earthquakes, storms and flooding.

For di erent countries, people and industries, the move to sustainable and ethical practices is far reaching.

Most people agree it involves practices that help to maintain the qualities valued in our physical environment, living within the means of natural systems (environment), and ensuring that our lifestyle doesn’t harm other people.

The ‘tiny home’ movement is on the rise, supporting smaller residential dwellings, especially eco-friendly options. Permanent and mobile tiny homes come in a huge

range of designs (just like their larger counterparts), and are often customised, but not always eco or sustainably built.

One company producing super energy e cient tiny homes is Ecospace, which uses Irving Builders locally. Its sustainable approach is reflected in the materials, such as structural insulated panels (SIPs), that its builders use, each one selected for its high quality and low carbon footprint, says company’s managing director Gavin Barr. “We’re saving our clients’ money in the long term, and saving the planet every day.”

GO GREEN AND ECO FOR

Understanding climate change, carbon footprints, and what changes are needed to live sustainably is the first step for many people towards making significant change.

The average New Zealand carbon footprint can be simplified into four major categories: Food, transport, housing and household energy use, and shopping.

If New Zealand’s overall household consumption emissions are averaged out, then per household, more than a third of emissions are from transport, about a quarter are from food, and one quarter are from shopping and recreation.

Around one eighth are attributed to housing and household energy use. Overall household consumption emissions in 2019 were 42.89 million tonnes of CO2-e (carbon dioxide equivalent emissions), equating to about 8.5 tonnes per capita.

A significant way to reduce emissions is to create sustainable buildings, especially ‘green’ buildings, designed to be good for people, and to have a lower impact on the

SUSTAINABILITY

environment, thereby delivering benefits to their occupants, and the wider community.

The global movement to promote green building arose from a recognition of these benefits, and also the realisation that common industry practice often wasn’t delivering buildings that were as healthy and e cient as they should be.

GOING GREEN

The New Zealand Green Building Council is part of an international network, with more than 70 such councils worldwide.

A ‘green’ building is one that is designed, built and operated in ways that reduce or remove any negative impact on the environment and the people using it.

Green buildings make more e cient use of resources such as energy and water, and provide healthier environments for people to live and work in. Green building practices can also help to reduce construction and operation costs.

Helping to lead the way to building sustainability in New Zealand is BRANZ, a multi-faceted, science-led organisation

that uses independent research, systems knowledge, and a broad network, to identify practical solutions for improving this country’s building system performance.

Working with industry, government groups, and building users, its research focuses on how it will make a di erence to people throughout the building system, aimed at understanding how buildings work, and what needs to improve to achieve long-term benefits.

The BRANZ Level website is a primary source of information for designing and building sustainably. It also provides tools and resources for life cycle assessment, carbon footprinting, thermal e ciency, universal design, reducing building and construction waste and the costs and benefits of building sustainably.

WEBSITES TO VISIT

www.branzfind.co.nz. www.genless.govt.nz

Astudy by research organisation

BRANZ and the University of Auckland, found that 1000 children slept in bedrooms that were below 18 deg C. Even those who do stay warm, end up paying unwarrantedly high power bills, says Bob Burnett of New Zealand’s Superhome Movement.

He believes that unnecessary bureaucracy has allowed the current New Zealand building code to slip behind standards found in the rest of the developed world.

“Our conservative and inept code is over-complicated, stating the ‘why’ but seldom the ‘how’,” he explains.

“The work to improve [building standards] has already been done overseas, with extensive research and development solutions that are easily implemented already in-practise.

“It’s time for change.

“The industry needs to be more aware of these proven solutions that work, and teach the simple steps of how to implement them to ensure healthy and energy-e cient living,” he adds.

KEY PRINCIPLES

DESIGN AND MODELLING - optimised site orientation, function and verified energy performance.

WINDOWS AND DOORS - high-performance and installed in-line with insulation.

STRUCTURE AND FOUNDATIONS - fullyinsulated with minimal thermal bridging.

AIRTIGHTNESS - appropriate techniques and standards.

VENTILATION - appropriate whole home heat recovery systems.

Building from scratch is the best way to ensure success in sustainability, however there are also ways to convert existing homes. Saving energy, water and maintenance on systems and appliances contribute to making a home sustainable.

When you have a sustainable house, you create a healthier environment for yourself, family and pets, your community and your bank account.

To make your house sustainable, consider details such as building materials and methods, decorating choices, insulation, windows, heat, ventilation and air conditioning, lighting, plumbing fixtures, use of smart systems, solar and wind energy generation, and maintenance, conservation and green cleaning.

SOME SUGGESTIONS:

Passive solar design captures energy from the sun to help heat and cool your living spaces.

Using no mechanical or electric equipment, passive solar design relies on building materials that reflect, absorb or transmit the sun’s radiation. Inside spaces are designed to facilitate the movement of sun-heated air without the use of fans. A passive house requires less energy to heat and cool.

High-performance windows cut energy usage, as windows account for 50 percent or more of lost energy. New technologies include double glazing and triple glazing, special coatings, nonconductive framing materials and higher-quality, air-tight construction. Retro fitting windows is an excellent way to make an older home more energye cient.

Energy-e cient appliances will reduce power costs. Check the energy-e ciency ratings of refrigerators, dishwashers, stoves and ovens, air conditioners, clothes dryers, and water heaters before purchasing them.

RICCARTON BUSH TRUST HERITAGE

The care lavished by the Riccarton Bush Trust ensures this piece of living history is a gift to current and future generations.

The painting of Riccarton House has been completed and it looks spectacular.

Pūtaringamotu/Riccarton Bush is undergoing a major enhancement project.

A significant native forest, this pivotal piece of Christchurch’s ecology is the last

portion of an irreplaceable link to the past.

It is exceptional for not just Waitaha/ Canterbury, but all of Aotearoa.

Regular tours of the House include the Deans’ family stories.

Book online for this unique experience or gather your special group for discounted House, Garden or Bush tours, by emailing contact@riccartonhouse.co.nz.

Complete your visit by stopping by the beautiful restaurant or simply feed your

soul with a stroll around the gardens and into the bush.

“For Cantabrians the House, gardens, and Bush are firmly embedded in our hearts,” says Trust Manager Shona Willis. “We love to see people enjoy it, and please get in touch if you would like to donate to enhance and conserve this special place.”

www.riccartonhouse.co.nz

Bold, bright colour

CURATED BY LYNDA PAPESCH

Hot pink and neons are at the forefront of fashion trends for 2023, with the recent announcement of the bold “Viva Magenta” as Pantone’s 2023 Colour of the Year. Seasonal colours come and go, so there are numerous ways in which to include them in your décor without going the whole nine yards. If you’re keen to refresh your surrounds with a splash of these new colours, start small with a pop of interior colour, such as a piece of art or homeware, or even a lick of new paint.

Metropol, in conjunction with artist Hollie O’Neill, has this Pink NZ Cow limited edition fine art print, valued at $490, to give away to one lucky reader. TO GO INTO THE DRAW TO WIN IT Email your name, and contact phone number to deputy.editor@metros.co.nz by 5pm on Thursday 26 January 2023.

ADJUST

your bed

No matter what the sleep hygienists tell us, the 21st century bed also functions as a haven for leisure and chillaxing time. Reading, writing, scrolling, streaming, movie marathons, face timing, – we expect to do it all from our bed. For some it’s the very nerve centre from which we run our lives Just imagine though, if that bed you spend so much time in, was adjustable. You could raise it and lower it to the exact angle you need to do all of those things. No more holding the iPad at a bicep busting angle, or engaging in a tussle with the pillows before you can melt into the morning latté.

remotes. “Adjustable beds are a specialty and a passion,” says Mark Elliott of Bedworld, “and each bed comes with a 10-year guarantee, or 20 years on the deluxe and supreme models.”

The mattress selection is impressive: there are kids’ mattresses, latex, memory foam, pocket spring, and conventional spring systems. All are made by prestigious brands such as Sealy, Sleepmaker, Beauty Rest, Mazon Virtali, Woola, Sleepsystems, and Design Mobel. Warranties extend to 20 years for memory foam mattresses.

Once seen as the province of the old and the in rm, adjustable beds now come in options to suit everyone who puts lifestyle rst.

Once seen as the province of the old and the infirm, adjustable beds now come in options to suit everyone who puts lifestyle first. Bedworld has a stunning range of adjustable beds ranging from Long Single and King Single, through to Queen, King, and Super King sized with individual split mattress, adjustable bases, and independent

“We carry so many prestigious brands of both adjustable and conventional beds, and mattresses too. Our experienced and friendly team work with you to find exactly the right products to meet your lifestyle and comfort needs,” says Mark, “plus we are very proud of our after sales service and warranty programmes, they are particularly important when you are buying a bed, and especially an adjustable bed.”

www.bedworld.co.nz

night’s sleep.

Bunk beds and spare room beds are always in hot demand during the holiday period, and mid-January sees the arrival of new luxury storage bed styles.

“We are responding to increasing calls for beds with storage built in,” says Mark.

“It is driven by the trend to smaller town house and apartment living, as well as the desire for the sleek minimalist look.

Tucking things away but retaining easy access to them in bed joinery is genius.”

If, oddly enough, you’re not a supermodel and you do actually have to get out of bed for significantly less than $10,000 a day, that bed should ensure you get a wonderful

HOW TO MARKET your property

Checklists are the perfect solution to keeping the marketing process on track and move it forward as seamlessly as possible.

Jacqui McBride of Mike Pero Fendalton shares some tips on presenting your home for both photographic purposes and for open homes.

INTERIORS:

• Remove or replace chattels that you don’t want to sell before the first Open Home

• Remove all visible clutter from view – i.e., dishes, magazines, toys, and rubbish bins

• Remove clutter from kitchens and bathrooms and clean them until they sparkle

• Clean all counters, mirrors and glass surfaces

• Keep knick-knacks to a minimum

• Make the beds and have bedrooms ready for viewing

• Open shades, tilt blinds, and switch on lights and lamps for ambience

EXTERIORS:

• Sweep entrances, driveways and paths

• Tidy backyards and store away garden tools, bikes, toys, bins and hoses

• Sweep decks, clean patio furniture, and uncover barbecues

• Have spa pools and entertainment areas clean and tidy

• Remove cars from driveway and property frontage.

When preparing your home for a photography session, the photographer will expect everything to be cleaned and dusted, furniture moved, toys tidied away, and no rubbish in sight.

Prep work not done or unnecessary interruptions, such as from children or pets, can result in the photographer having to reschedule to another day at an additional charge to the seller.

Poor preparation will result in unflattering photos, which can make all the di erence in attracting interest or the kind of o ers the seller might have hoped for.

For open homes, the guidelines are similar as preparing for the photographer, but there are a few extra tips that can help boost the property.

Consider hiring a storage unit to hold surplus furniture and other items from the house. Remember that less clutter always

makes a home look more spacious.

With a decluttered home, you can now give it a thorough clean, including carpets. If you have time constraints, think about hiring professional cleaners to carry out a deep clean.

The deep clean means it is easier to keep on top of the freshen-up cleans before each showing or open home.

Finally, start to think objectively about your property, to help you distance yourself emotionally from it and see it from a buyer’s perspective instead.

Talk with your agent about the kind of buyers who are most likely to be interested in your property and discuss the ways you could try to capture their interest.

Know your market by attending open homes in your local area to get a feel for what works and what doesn’t.

Handy tips, such as those above, can make the presentation process less arduous, which in turn makes the selling process less stressful for everyone concerned.

www.fendalton.mikepero.com

HIDDEN TREASURES

For seven decades, New Zealand home-design lovers have awaited new editions of the Lockwood Plan Book to keep abreast of design and living innovations. The recently launched 21st Edition Plan Book was out of stock in a few weeks, though a reprint is now available.

The company’s website is another favourite library of plans, as are show home visits, to explore the latest plans ‘in the flesh.’ The South Island Lockwood regional o ce and show homes are popular with southern buyers.

“Our plans are a reflection of current lifestyles, historic popularity, aesthetics and material cost-e ciency,” comments Lockwood South Island’s John Stewart.

While almost half of all Lockwood homes built across the national network are straight from the plans books, over 30 percent are substantially amended versions of those tried-and-tested plans and a

further 30 percent are totally unique, one-o designs.

“Many of the amendments and probably all of the bespoke designs reflect the rural and lifestyle locations where many of our owners choose to live,” John adds.

The company and its builders work with local designers and engineers to create solutions to meet physical locations, views, local weather trends, owners’ furniture, art and increasingly, the need for o ce space, home gyms, and specialised guest accommodation.

“Fortunately, the Lockwood solid timber system is incredibly flexible, strong and yet simple to design and construct, so homes and commercial buildings are as

often seen in wet, wild and windy locations like D’Urville Island in the Cook Strait and snowy climates in the Southern Alps as they are in more traditional urban and lifestyle environments,” John comments.

“Discussions with prospective clients always begin with the question of location, followed by likes and dislikes, size, lifestyle, special requirements and of course, proposed budget. From there the local builder, designers, and engineers take over,” he adds.

Find a Plan Book @ Showhomes 431 Main South Road, Hornby.

www.lockwood.co.nz

Your Design and Build Journey Starts Here

Expertly crafted from sustainably sourced NZ timber, a Lockwood home is warm, dry and designed with quality living in mind. Pick up your free copy of the 21st Edition Designed for Good book from our show homes and chat to our team about your project today.

Vacationer and Madrid show homes 431 Main South Road Hornby, Christchurch

winner

The result is an award-winning home, which took top honours for Garry Mayne, Studio 4 Architects, in the 2022 TIDA New Zealand Designer New Home of the Year category.

The winning build (pictured), built by Shore Construction is a new family home located in a residential area with a rural outlook. Judges found the design provides the owners with a private oasis that is open to the sun, and surrounding environment.

“Externally, the home creates a sense of arrival as you approach, revealing the full extent of the house,” they say. The understated material palette of plaster and locally sourced Timaru stone continues from the exterior to the interior, and forms an immediate connection with the

landscape. Inside, the double-height living area features a raking ceiling with high-level windows to capture both morning and evening sunlight. This combination of the volumetric space and the high-level windows set up a lovely play of light and shadow across the interior throughout the day.

The TIDA judges say the home is an outstanding example of how considered architecture can enhance the lifestyle of a growing family, providing an environment that can be enjoyed year-round.

The builder, Timaru-based Shore Construction was also involved with the design process.

“We are thrilled to see this home honoured for its thoughtful design, the combination of Garry’s creativity and our teams craftmanship has produced a spectacular home,” Nick Shore of Shore Construction says.

renewed life

Following catastrophic damage in the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake, Chris Wilson from Wilson and Hill Architects was engaged to design a new homestead. Also on the project was Gregg Architectural Builders, a company with a nearly 30-year relationship with the Black family, building, renovating, and maintaining many of the farm buildings on Mendip Hills Station.

The new five bedroom, four bathroom homestead, a finalist in the recent TIDA New Zealand House Design of the Year Awards 2022, sits on the original site.

The rebuild has brought the homestead into the modern era, while ensuring its history is not lost. A large front door opens into the library foyer, then leads into the living area via two glass doors, showcasing panoramic

views. The grand yet inviting kitchen, living and sitting room has high pitched ceilings, with exposed Oregon trusses, and macrocarpa tongue and groove sarking. Other features include timber mantels and panelling, and a leadlight window, all of which come from the original homestead.

The large entrance foyer doubles up as the library, and leads to a guest powder room, large o ce and a customised billiards room with original timber wall panelling and playing table.

The downstairs master suite includes a bath from the original homestead.Upstairs are three bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a small chapel with original timber wall panelling and a stained glass window from the chapel at the owner’s quake-damaged house in Christchurch.

The old homestead was built in 1924 after Norman Rutherford took over following the deaths of his father and brother in WW1. This building was a replacement for the previous homestead, which boasted its own manmade lake, after being destroyed by the 1901 6.9 Cheviot earthquake. The building was re-built using doubleskin concrete walls with air gap, a common technique in this era. In 2016 the 7.8 Kaikōura earthquake caused widespread damage to many buildings on the station and irreparable damage to the old homestead.

Blue Summit owner, builder Michael Ingram and his wife, Miranda Knapton transformed their family home and as a bonus won a regional silver award for the 1950s bungalow renovation in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards 2022. The home was partially demolished then expanded and re-designed to maintain its character, while adding desirable modern features. A key focus in this revamp was ensuring that the home was as sustainable and ecological as possible. The existing material from the demolition, such as timber panels and doors, were re-used, and the windows were

fitted with double glazing. The pair also opted for energy e cient appliances.

“By building our own home we got to see the Blue Summit Construction experience from the perspective of our clients. So much insight was gained, allowing us to create an even better client wrap around service,” says Michael.

DERBY STREET

A project that the client had big dreams for and on an extremely narrow plot, was completed with great communication and excellent quality by the team at Blue Summit Construction. Their e orts were rewarded with a gold medal in 2021 for the stunning Derby Street residence.

AWARDS

BECKENHAM RENOVATION

Regional silver in the 2022 Registered Master Builders Association award in the Renovation up to $750,000 category.

DERBY STREET

RESIDENCE

Regional winners of 2021 Registered Master Builders Association GOLD award in the New Home $600,000 – $750,000 category & the Lifestyle Award for Outdoor Living Excellence.

Asculptural lattice screen adorns the front of the property solidifying upwards into a first-floor vertical timber form. The house then opens to give shelter and shading to the northern balcony and living areas, thanks to clever design from South Architects.

The horizontal lines of the ground floor guide visitors towards the entry, beginning the journey through the home. They lead past the stair and kitchen, seemingly carved out of a rich timber monolith, through to living spaces opening out towards the northern garden.

The strategically positioned first floor windows create privacy from neighbouring homes, while maintaining views of the landscape extending across the river.

“The quality of the internal environment was a strong focus for the client, leading

to the inclusion of several features such as mechanical ventilation, solar panels and battery storage, and sustainable detailing,” says company director Craig South.

Solar panels, and battery storage mean the occupants can utilise the sun’s free energy throughout the day, and at night reduce power consumption, helping to make this unique property sustainable and futureproof.

“Our concepts evolve from taking the time to get to know our clients, resulting in a truly unique home, designed to inspire and enrich their lives,” says Craig.

To experience the expertise of the South Architects team, call 03 943 0369 or book a chat on their website.

Craig South

Architecture at its best is an expression of individuality, serving and supporting a unique way of life and designed for site and context.

The latest fashioninspired collection from Rolls-Royce comes in a range of striking colours including lime green, wildberry, and yellow.

Additionally, they come with matching luggage collections designed to complement each of the interior themes.

“We drew inspiration from the world of our patrons – individuals with eclectic tastes who define trends and influence

current movements in the fields of art, fashion and design,” says Celina Mettang, Bespoke Colour and Material Designer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

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The designers created eight distinctive personalities. Each collection includes two interior colourways defined by iconic

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Each interior style can be paired with one of two carefully selected exterior looks –either eye-catching or more discrete and understated.

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Torque Talk

A SMOOTH HAND

BY BEN SELBY

Do you remember the last time you felt a tad car sick?

Ido. It was last month, and I was being driven up Wairakei Road. The driver in question, who will remain nameless, wouldn’t cease from heavy unnecessary braking, excessive sharp acceleration and repeatedly going on and o the throttle, for what seemed like forever.

While I don’t usually get queasy or feel light headed in anything motoring related, this was definitely one of those times, all because the driver was not taking care to drive smoothly. Smooth driving is not only the best way to drive for the sake of your car, but certainly also

for the sake of your passengers. You want those in the car with you to feel like they aren’t moving at all. Every application of throttle, brakes and steering has to be fed in gently and in one delicate movement. A good way to practise is to place a cup of water in your car’s cupholder and see if you can complete the journey without spilling any.

Basically, read the road and react in the smoothest and safest way possible, or your passengers may arrive feeling a little light-headed.

This largely stems from its mix of rugged power units and some decent levels of refinement. Now, Mazda has turned up the refinement and quality of the BT-50 even further with the new BT-50 Takami.

Positioned atop the BT-50 tree, the 4WD Takami will set you back $69,190, making it $6500 more than the 4WD Limited. So, what do you get for your extra snip over $6k? Well, underneath the Takami shares the same power unit and 4WD set up as the Limited. This means a 3.0L turbo diesel four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic gearbox sending 140kW and 450Nm to all four wheels.

The subject of style is where the Takami starts to distance itself from the Limited. The Takami gets dark metallic grey roof rails, dark grey side-steps, grey front bumper under garnish, a blacked-out grill, black door handles and mirrors, a gloss black sports bar, a set of rugged looking black fender flares and 18-inch black metallic alloys. There is also a retractable roller lid for its one tonne payload. Inside, there hasn’t been a drastic overhaul of the cabin, although

the khaki coloured leather and black synthetic suede interior trim and seats add a lift to your surroundings. Plenty of gadgets feature, such as heated front seats, and an eight-speaker audio system.

The infotainment system is a doddle to use and the Takami comes with the latest Mazda safety systems, including upgrades to Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning and Emergency Lane Keep. Kit like a good reversing camera and parking sensors all around helps in those tight spaces.

On the blacktop, the 3.0L turbo diesel four pot, while still having that diesel chug, is still a very smooth unit. It has get-up and go too. Those 450Nm provide a very linear torque curve, meaning you will be able to get a move on without issue.

The six-speed auto box also o er some slick shifts as well. The BT-50 actually feels more car like in the way it drives, plus those aforementioned seats are also quite plush and o er a good amount of lateral support.

Venturing o the beaten track, the BT50 Takami takes it all in its stride well. The injection of extra quality has made this upgrade even more desirable.

The “ute” vehicle segment is a competitive one, in which the current Mazda BT-50 holds its ground really well.

TOP CARS IN 2022

A total of 164,964 new vehicles were registered in 2022, making it the second biggest year on record, falling just short of 2021’s record of 165,287 registrations.

Passenger vehicle sales hit a record with 116,445 vehicles registered, and electric vehicle sales “exceeded expectations”, says New Zealand Motor Industry Association chief executive David Crawford.

Electric vehicles, in one form or another, accounted for 41,103 new registrations, up from 23,173 in 2021, many the result of the Government’s Clean Car Rebate.

New vehicle registrations rose by 3.8 percent, driven by a rise in demand for EVs and SUVs, says Crawford, while

predicting a “somewhat softer outcome” for 2023, with businesses and private buyers tightening their belts.

The Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux proved the two most popular sellers in New Zealand in 2022, with 11,577 and 9787 registrations respectively.