Metropol - 10th May 2018

10 MAY 2018

ONE ON ONE:

COMPLIMENTARY

ANNABEL LANGBEIN IN SI DE

Shares her culinary wisdom

CLEVER CORNER CONSTRUCTION

FASHION:

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EARN YOUR STRIPES EST

20 Years as Canterbury’s No.1 Lifestyle Magazine

1998

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Powerful Partnerships 20 years of providing a platform for success

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

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

Deb Riach Owner Coffee Worx

Craig Rogers Owner Louvre Solutions NZ Ltd

The first time I read Metropol was many years ago at the beginning of my journey into business. I was impressed with its innovation and how it was different from the run of the mill offer. An entrepreneur myself, I could see the magazine’s potential. Fast forward a few years and we began our association with Metropol when we opened our first Yellow Rocket café in Cathedral Square. I had seen the magazine go from strength to strength and wanted to speak to the market it was being read by. We have continued this relationship through the opening of several other cafés and remain confident in Metropol’s market reach.

Louvre Solutions specialises in architectural louvre roofs as well as louvres for a variety of other residential and commercial uses. The company was established over 10 years ago and has earned an enviable reputation in the marketplace.

Metropol has been instrumental in helping us achieve this by being the perfect medium in which to strengthen our brand through regular advertising and editorial supplements.

Recognised as a leader in its field, its wide readership keeps our profile in the forefront and allows us to engage directly with a growing market. We have worked with Metropol for almost two years and look forward to continuing to do so in the future.

Keryn McElroy Business & Marketing Mgr Addington Raceway & Events Centre

Niki Mills Director Christchurch European

Addington Raceway & Events Centre is home to the prestigious Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day. For many Cantabrians this is a not to be missed event they look forward to every year.

We’ve been proud to promote our day of celebration through Metropol over the years.

Thank you for our successful business partnership as we work together to ensure your fabulous readers are ready and raring to go each November for a spectacular day of racing, entertainment, great food and wine and, of course, fashion.

Congratulations on your 20year anniversary! An amazing achievement.

Christchurch European is proud to be associated with Metropol Magazine.

With the joint relationship now entering its fifth year, Metropol magazine has been a great marketing tool for our business to display and promote our vehicles in the local marketplace. With the previous owner of the magazine a long-standing customer, the relationship has benefited us both. The magazine continues to grow and improve and we look forward to growing alongside it. While competition comes and goes, Metropol still thrives after 20 years and we congratulate them on this achievement.

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CONTENTS ON THE COVER

10 MAY 2018

ONE ON ONE:

16. ANNABEL LANGBEIN

COMPLIMENTARY

ANNABEL LANGBEIN Shares her culinary wisdom

IN SID E

31. EARN YOUR STRIPES CLEVER CORNER CONSTRUCTION

FEATURES

FASHION:

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14. KING OF HIS CASTLE

EARN YOUR STRIPES EST

20 Years as Canterbury’s No.1 Lifestyle Magazine

19. A BIG-HEARTED BALL

1998

FRONT COVER

22. A WOMAN OF MANY HATS

FASHION & HEALTH 38. ALL ABOUT KNITWEAR 39. MOTHER’S DAY MAGIC

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41. SMALL OUCH BIG LIFESAVER

CUISINE

She’s one of the country’s most beloved cooks, with a cooking style that is as down to earth as her personality.

Metropol talks to Annabel Langbein about striking a culinary chord – pg 16.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

49. WHAT IS CLEAN EATING 50. TASTE OF TAHINI

CLEVER CORNER CONSTRUCTION

54. MOTHER’S DAY ON HIGH

HOME 60. THE WARMTH OF REFUGE 69. WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF 70. THE FIFTH WALL

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“Children are not a distraction from the most important work, they are the most important work,” CS Lewis.

EDITOR’S PERSPECTIVE Melinda Collins

Metropol is published every fortnight and Metropol Build is published every month.

Both are delivered to the best addresses in the Christchurch and Canterbury region. They are also available from many selected stores, malls, stands, waiting rooms and offices.

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There’s unpaid overtime – with back to back early and late shifts a given – unexpected expenses come with no reimbursement, public holidays aren’t recognised and, for that matter, neither are weekends. There’s no performance reviews, no opportunity for a payrise – in fact, there’s no pay at all.

Chances are, if it was employment, you would have called in the mediators and the union would be threatening a strike.

Although motherhood is one of the most remanding roles many of us will ever undertake, in the same breath, it is also one of the most rewarding.

While at face value Mother’s Day represents an annual opportunity to thank our mums for all their tireless dedication, it’s also a great opportunity for mums to take a step back and see themselves from their children’s perspectives.

When those little eyes look up at you, they see perfection.

When those little hands reach out to hold you, they see your strength. In this one little person’s eyes, heart and mind, you are their world.

Although motherhood can be a thankless task a lot of the time and time to reflect is a luxury many simply don’t have, to those small humans you are enough, you are important and you are worthy.

To all the mums – and mums to be – out there, happy Mother’s Day from the Metropol team. Job well done.

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The information and views expressed anywhere in these magazines are not necessarily the views or opinion of Metros Publishing Group (NZ) Ltd, its editorial contributors, freelancers, associates or information providers.

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Completed only last December, the Sefton Apartment complex is almost fully occupied with one bed apartments still available. The Sefton Block is home to the glorious 15m x 9m swimming pool and spa pool.

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“The Russley Village sets a new standard for retirement villages – in terms of physical design, architectural individuality, social variety and quality of care,” Wayne says. “Demand is high, which means people need to plan ahead if they would like to join our warm and inclusive community.

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Gradually she began the healing process, spending time alone in Bali, studying Argentinean Tango in Buenos Aires, taking precious time out with her children and, of course, focused on writing her book.

“During Marty’s illness I was writing as we were experiencing and learning so much. After he passed, I continued to write. I just knew intuitively one day I would write my memoir as I had so much to share with the intention to help others through their challenging times.

“Writing my memoir was so healing.

I think everyone should write their own memoir even if you don’t publish, as it is a very cathartic experience.”

So what’s her biggest piece of advice on grief and healing? “Your grief represents your love, so the greater the grief, the greater the love.

It is your grief, so process your grief in your own way, do not do anything you don’t want to do just because you are being told to do it by well-meaning people.

“Keep moving even when you feel you can’t, even if it is for a walk on a beach, in the bush, get out in the sun as nature is a great healer. Know that you will find joy again, one day, when you have processed and healed your broken heart.”

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ublished by Allen and Unwin, Life, Loss, Love is the first time she has commented publicly on her relationship with Martin since his death in 2016. She talks to Metropol about heartbreak and the decision to put pen to paper.

Lorraine was just 19 when she became a national superstar, winning the Miss Universe crown in 1983. She married Martin in 2009 and, when he was diagnosed with lymphoma, she became his primary caregiver, waging the four-year battle by his side. “We had a relationship which was on a very deep spiritual level which came from a heartfelt and soulful connection,” Lorraine says of their bond.

“We were our closest allies and always wanted the absolute best for one another. At the end of our time together on this earth, we could not have been any closer. Marty’s comment to me on our last wedding anniversary together on Feb 14, 2016, ‘we have gone from not being able to keep our hands off each other, to not being able to keep our eyes off each other’.”

Heartbroken after his death in March 2016, Lorraine felt like she had no idea who she was or what she wanted to do. “My heart was broken. I took a year off work as I needed to allow myself time to deal with my grief.”

“I think everyone should write their own memoir, as it is a very cathartic experience.”

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King C of his

He started as a retail assistant, but Benny Castles has worked his way up to the upper echelons of fashion royalty, making his name as the king of colour, with a personal style that is as vibrant and worldly as the brand which he is now a director of.

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resh from a whirlwind trip to Dunedin to judge the iD Dunedin Fashion Week for 2018 alongside Karen Walker and Maggie Hewitt, Metropol talks to WORLD Director Benny about how he defines style and pushes the envelope.

You first started at World as a part time retail assistant, what attracted you to the industry?

A job… a welcome alternative to schooling.

Little did I know… I had always been interested in fashion and shopping, so it seemed a natural place for me to spend my time – around a host of uniquely interesting people and within an enviroment and business that offered such enticing ideas.

How do you define style?

I do not even try, except to say that it is not an entirely visual pursuit. Style and fashion add to one’s sense of self and, if done correctly, they can express your personality and character in a way that makes you feel the best possible version of yourself.

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The people. World is a personality brand, it was founded by characters and individuals and this continues through its staff and clients who are all interlinked, even though they are all so different, by a string of personality that makes the brand so much richer. We have a team of eclectic and distinctive individuals and the same can be said of our customers.

World has become an iconic Kiwi label, why do you think it has been such a success and how do you continue to stay ahead of the game in such a constantly evolving industry?

Francis Hooper and Dame Denise L’Estrange-Corbet who founded World are mavericks, their boundless energy to push the envelope and evolve alongside their self created rules are what has continually made World a brand people can connect themselves to.

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doing or what the game currently is, we do what pleases World and hope that our customers will enjoy our independent vision.

What was a standout at this year’s iD Fashion Week?

Inspiration – fashion at its most innovative, emerging and creative should move you. The freedom of emerging designers should elicit a joy in their work and I was pleased to see this spark in the work of what are some very talented designers.

What are some of the things we can look forward to from World this coming year?

Our new World Christchurch store will continue to evolve as we grow our collections of beauty brands and the seasons change. We are continuing to work with a host of artists and creatives on making sure the concept window on High Street and the store itself are ever changing environments.

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She’s one of the country’s most beloved cooks, with a cooking style that is as down to earth as her personality. Metropol talks to Annabel Langbein as she tours the country lending her talented hand to a range of worthy causes such as Life Education Trust Canterbury.

How did your love of cooking and baking begin?

When I was very little I used to love hanging out with my mother in the kitchen. She was an amazing baker and there were always delicious beaters and bowls to lick! But before long, I was in there helping

to stir and roll, mixing cakes and biscuits. I just loved it. I discovered a magical sense of making people happy when I appeared with a batch of fresh-made biscuits or a cake.

As a young kid it was wonderful to get that feeling of success and usefulness. I was hooked for life.

Why do you think your recipes and therefore your cook books have struck such a strong chord in New Zealand?

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cooking, often things didn’t work out, or I would get lost trying to follow a complicated recipe – and whenever this happened I would lose confidence.

I think a large part of my own success as a writer of recipes comes down to practicality – the recipes use everyday ingredients, they don’t take forever for make, they work and most importantly they taste yummy (you’d think that would be a given, but trust me, it

Your new book ESSENTIAL Volume Two: Sweet Treats for Every Occasion is all about the sweet side of life. Are you a bit of a sweet tooth yourself and what are some of your favourite recipes?

I actually don’t have a very sweet tooth, but I love to bake and when I make something sweet I want it to be fabulous. Baking and dessert making is an area of cooking where a good recipe is absolutely crucial, as it’s all about chemistry and ratios.

I love making biscuits to have in the tins when people come over or to take to someone as a little gift. My legendary chocolate chippie biscuits have evolved out of my mother’s recipe, and I love that wonderful idea of carrying on the torch. And I love to make cakes, as they deliver such a sense of celebration that makes any occasion a special occasion.

When I’ve got friends coming over for dinner I’ll always make a dessert as it’s such an easy way to make people feel treated. I love desserts that you can make in advance, from my tart tatin with its gorgeous, rich caramelised apples and crisp pillowy crust, to the silkiest chilled spiced orange crème caramels, my vegan frozen caramel cheesecake, my incredible icecream cassata with mandarin and pistachios and my rolled pavlova with apricot cream

How does it feel as a beloved New Zealand personality, to be in a position to support and raise awareness of incredibly worthy causes such as the Life Education Trust Canterbury?

That’s a very nice thing of you to say. I do feel very beloved and it’s something very special for me that I never take for granted. I just love it when people come up to me excitedly to tell me what they’ve been cooking, or that I have helped them to feel confidence and success in the kitchen. I love being part of people’s lives like this, it’s an honour. And being in this trusted position does mean that I can help to make change and put my weight behind important initiatives like Life Education Trust Canterbury.

The work they do to help kids build a sense of self-esteem and make healthy choices is so important. If the next generation can grow to be strong and healthy and happy then our New Zealand society will be strong and healthy and happy.

What is the most enjoyable or fulfilling aspect of what you do?

I think it’s about helping people to feel empowered. In my own life I have found cooking to be a rich, strong thread that weaves all the bits of my life together and I feel there is so much merit in the idea of building a good life and a strong family around the table. Food and cooking connects us to nature and the environment, to our friends and family, to our own culture and community, and when we cook with a new and unfamiliar ingredient from some foreign shore it connects us to other cultures. Best of all it connects us to our own creativity. .

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Kicking up your heels takes on a very special meaning at the annual Harcourts Cancer Society Ball. One of the most exciting and prestigious events on the city’s social calendar, it has consecutively broken fundraising records for the past three years, with $208,000 raised last year to support the charity which supports Cantabrians living with cancer.

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orncastle Arena is the major host of this year’s event, which is being held on Saturday June 23. Although currently resting a broken ankle, one of New Zealand’s favourite broadcasters and television personalities, Hilary Barry, will be there to MC the event – cast or no cast!

For its 2018 incarnation, the Cancer Society Ball is turning up the noise on the dancefloor. Sweet Mix Kids – which has

toured with Ed Sheeran and Coldplay, and even played at Coachella for the last few years – will be on hand, along with much loved locals The Eastern, and Simon Kong and Byllie-Jean.

But the piece de resistance of the eve will be the Harcourts Live Auction and this year a new selection of money-can’t-buy experiences will be on the table, including Singapore Airlines business class flights for

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Meanwhile, Vbase chef Dan Shanks will be pulling out all the culinary stops with a brand new three course gourmet dining experience, alongside an elegant and sophisticated late-night Chivas Regal Whisky Lounge, Noble and Savage Tea Retreat and Coffee Supreme Station.

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Winter Wonders The temperatures have begun their downward descent and winter is on the seasonal horizon. But that’s no reason to hunker down at home.

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Rise and shine The sun rises a bit later in winter, giving you plenty of time to get up in the morning and make your way down to the beach. Just before the sun rises, the temperature drops and the sand freezes over, creating beautiful patterns. Definitely an Insta-worthy sight!

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Star light star bright When it comes to silver linings, the fact that winter is one of the best times of the year to observe the stars is just that, with frosty mornings creating stunning clear nights. The view from the Godley Head Reserve or the Sugarloaf is a beautiful spot to enjoy the night sky.

Let there be light Lyttelton Harbour Festival of Lights is a mid-winter light extravaganza, which transforms the harbour into a magical space with lights, art, music and festivities on 29 June. The famous Street Party on London Street has a spectacular parade, buskers, performers, music, an outdoor street market with winter warmers, quality art and craft and an epic fireworks display.

Show-stopping spots Christchurch is somewhat of an attention seeker when it comes to the social scene, in the very best of ways, of course. We are lucky to have theatrical options right here in the city. Top spots like the Isaac Theatre Royal and The Court Theatre will keep you warm this winter. Or try one of the many boutique cinemas in the city to enjoy the latest films.

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‘Next-level’ fun The highest point on Banks Peninsula, Mt Herbert often has a sprinkling of snow on top, while the view over Lyttelton Harbour and the Port Hills, with the Southern Alps standing proudly behind, is nextlevel fun, in the figurative and literal sense of the expression.

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Café culture The natural next step to ‘rise and shine’ is, of course, coffee! There’s a strong café culture in the city, so we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a favourite, but Black & White Coffee Cartel, Room 205, Villa 23 and 43 Degrees Café are just some of ours.

The ’coolest’ attraction When it comes to getting your winter fix, there’s nothing cooler than the International Antarctic Centre. There’s nowhere else you get to survive an Antarctic Storm, bounce along on a Hagglund and hang out with Little Blue Penguins.

Winter is on the seasonal horizon, but there’s still plenty to do and see in the city.

On thin ice One of the coolest of winter sports, ice skating can be a whole lot of fun. Alpine Ice has been operating in Christchurch since 1985 and offers casual skating sessions, as well as holiday programmes.

Blooming beautiful A neo-classical conservatory in the heart of the Botanic Gardens, Cunningham House is always full of colour – even in the winter.

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A WOM of many hats Angela Stone was just 14 when she started her modelling career, working with top retailers and international brands across Sydney, Melbourne, Milan and London and, at just 21, opened the doors of Portfolio Model Agency here in Christchurch, before starting her own styling business, Angela Stone Consulting Ltd seven years later.

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oday stylist, fashion designer, author, lifestyle guru and full-time mother are just some of the very stylish hats she wears.

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I get up at 5am every day, I arrive at the gym at 5.30am, home at 7am, I get dressed and ready for my day which starts at 8am and the rest is unlike any other day. I could be flying somewhere, on a photoshoot, working on events, personal shopping, corporate styling… seriously no two days are the same.

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Who are some of your biggest inspirations?

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I listen to inspirational speakers every day while I am working out at the gym. My personal trainer Jamil and my children, because they keep everything real.

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We may be heading into the side of year where weekends are best spent indoors, but we’re giving some very lucky readers some sweet treats – both in the figurative and literal sense.

Transmission Films has given us two copies of the inspirational love story Breathe to give away. Based on the true story of producer Jonathan Cavendish’s parents Robin and Diana Cavendish, Breathe is the true story of love without limits, featuring an incredible cast including Andrew Garfield (Hacksaw Ridge, Silence), Claire Foy (The Crown) and Hugh Bonneville (Downtown Abbey).

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LYNN WOODS LUNCHEON On Thursday 12 April, Lynn Woods held its highly anticipated VIP luncheon and fashion event at Louis Champagne Bar. Michelle Anderson, Lynn Woods, Loryn Kazjanis

Liz Meredith, Bev & Graham Head, Rebekah Head (Galinda), Karen Harris, Richard Meredith

SHOWBIZ DAZZLES

Rebecca Dore, Oonagh Brown, Louise Dench

On Friday 6 April, Showbiz Christchurch celebrated the New Zealand theatre company premiere of its musical Wicked with an afterparty attended by cast, crew, staff, media and honoured guests.

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Ravil Atlas, Charlotte Taylor, John Bayne, Sam Baird, Chris Zhu

Sophie Harris, Jack Hanrahan, Phoebe Finnie

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Nerina Higgins, Michelle Crouch

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Mandy Pickering, Myf Colvin and Angela Rewha, all wearing stunning necklaces by Partridge Jewellers.

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On Sunday 22 April, Gina Haines, esteemed author, held her book launch at Misceo in Fendalton.

Bindy Barclay, Jackie Van Surksum, Lauren Walker, Tammy Wells, Pam Whyte

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Riverside Reinvention

By Melinda Collins

Few developments signify the greater rebuild in the way the bars opening up along the Avon River in the central city do.

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lthough the post-quake incarnation of ‘The Strip’ was conceptualised

by Antony Gough, it was the building alongside on the corner of Oxford Terrace and Hereford Street purchased and developed by Richard Peebles and Max Bremner which was first off the starting block, with three businesses now raising the bar for nightlife in the city – both in the figurative and literal sense of the expression.

Fat Eddie’s, a popular jazz and blues bar

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in Sol Square before the tremors, while downstairs two new businesses – upscale restaurant Original Sin and 1930s-themed cocktail bar Kong are taking a big bite out of the hospitality market.

With extensive experience running clubs in both Sydney and New York, Manager Stuart Black is charged with the running of all three venues, while Executive Chef David Nicol utilising ideas from his 20 years working in Europe, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean and the Middle East.

As such, cuisine is at the heart of this hospitality trifecta, with pizzas the piece de resistance upstairs at Fat Eddies.

Architectural Designer John Ayers and the clever hand responsible for translating his vision into the art and theming, Dean Johnstone, have created a space of many faces.

Twice the size of its former incarnation, Fat Eddies can accommodate 320 customers within its confines, that feature a dark interior, velvet-covered booth seats,

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wrought iron, high ceilings and chandeliers all tying this Christchurch institution to American jazz legends and prohibition-era rebellion, layered with slices of New York and New Orleans.

Although original Fat Eddies style pays homage to the scarfie flat, its latest incarnation has given this concept an upmarket makeover, with the use of fabric and colour, hand-blown neon, poster originals, and a 1960s television cabinet, all designed and made by Dean and his Dream It team.

Raising the bar for nightlife in the city – both in the figurative and literal sense Meanwhile, taking its name from the 1933 movie King Kong, Kong is a swanky cocktail bar, with an art deco feel designed to reflect the glamour of the 1930s.

Purposing an escape from the 21st century mundane, John and Dean lose you in a glamourous age when style and panache peaked.

The back of the bar is designed as a radiogram, and the lobby doors are the doors to a 1930’s lift, complete with lit floor indicator dial. Brass beading on furniture, authentic lighting and the general essence of luxe will have you screaming like Fay Wray at closing time.

Seating 140 people, inside and out, Original Sin is a powerful temptation, offering a fine dining experience in the heart of the city, with an immaculate fit out and menu to match.

Although the Christchurch earthquakes dealt the city’s nightlife a serious blow, with iconic hotspot affectionately known as ‘The Strip’ perhaps the biggest casualty, the riverside reinvention is reinvigorating the city’s social scene in no small part.

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for a good cause When it comes to all the sartorial inspiration on offer especially in the retail heart of our emerging city, we’re going to hazard a guess that you need little encouragement to go shopping. But if you do, we certainly have one for you.

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allantynes Department Store right here in the central city is hosting ‘You Try, We Give’ with NYDJ in support of Women’s Refuge New Zealand.

For every pair of NYDJ jeans tried on or purchased during the Ballantynes Department Store event on 16 May between 10am and 2pm, NYDJ will donate one fashion item to Women’s Refuge New Zealand.

NYDJ is a company at the forefront of fashionable fit. Recognising that a great denim day has the ability to make you feel like the best version of yourself, its comfortable, stylish, perfectly-fitting jeans are popular amongst women of all ages, shapes and sizes. Which makes this firm favourite such a good fit for Women’s Refuge, which is a women’s organisation for women and their children, working tirelessly to put a stop to family violence in New Zealand and supporting the families affected by it.

So head into Ballantynes Department Store on Lichfield Street in the heart of the city on 16 May from 10am-2pm or find Ballantynes and NYDJ on Facebook to find out more.

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The concept of ‘earning your stripes’ has its foundations in the military chain of command and, although it refers to hard work and accumulated experience, we wholeheartedly believe you can earn your stripes by adopting a stylish striped selection.

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staple of both wardrobes and fashion collections the world over, stripes seem to sidle their way into the sartorial consciousness every few seasons, with a refresh courtesy of the biggest designer powerhouses that quickly trickles through to street level.

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Something For Every Occasion Magazine Clothing offers a range of beautiful designer clothing from size 10-26, with a range predominantly New Zealand designed and made, including its own label, Magazine.

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here’s something for every occasion, from casual lifestyle clothing through to fabulous special occasion wear, with the business specialising in clothing for the mother-of-the bride and groom, and guestwear.

Magazine works closely with New Zealand designers to ensure much of the range is exclusive. The stores also carry an exquisite range of accessories including jewellery, fascinators and bags to complement every outfit. The talented team will help create your individual look with feminine, flattering and contemporary clothing tailored to suit your lifestyle and personality.

Magazine has 10 beautiful stores throughout New Zealand and, when you visit, you will have an exceptional experience, ensuring you look and feel

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To help you make the right choice, each member of staff has an extraordinary styling ability, masses of creativity and fashion flair, as well as professionalism and an absolute commitment to deliver the ultimate service.

You’ll get an exceptional in-store experience to discover your perfect look, regardless of age, shape or size, with the help of passionate fashion experts.

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WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN SHOPPING FOR A NEW SEASON COAT.

The hunt for a new winter coat can be an arduous task if you don’t know what you are looking for. The looming winter season brings with it a huge display of styles, colours, textures, prints and lengths to keep your appetite for coats satiated – if not a little confused!

Here’s our hit predictions (peppered with a little advice) on how to cut through the clutter.

Ask yourself, what function do you need your coat to perform?

Let it reflect your personality and most importantly lifestyle. Is it loud and eccentric or tailored and subtle to last year after year? Do you want a coat that’s less function, more high-fashion, or weather-proof and practical? Giving yourself some time to think through this will help focus the mind.

What is its key purpose? Do you want to be able to cover up (read: snuggle up) or wear it as a statement piece with much warmer layers underneath?

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There’s no hard and fast rule around how many coats you buy in one year, but one idea is to try one style this year and another style the next. Go for natural fibres such as wool, cashmere or goose down for warmth and longevity. If there is one purchase not to scrimp on – it’s a new winter coat. Save your fastfashion purchases for lower ticket items as the fabric quality is always much reduced.

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So what’s in fashion for winter coats?

Some of the strongest trends coming through for winter are soft hues in baby blues and pinks, camel (did that ever go out of fashion?) and strong animal textured prints like leopard. It’s oversized if you like the man-style look, belted coats featured heavily on runways as did faux fur.

Leopard: Victoria Beckham featured leopard-print belted trenches in her latest collection. Leopard as a print is timeless to a point of being an almost neutral tone.

Tapestry: Full-length and for the statement lover, tapestry coats are thick with heritage style. Either layer up on accessories for a more subtle look or pair back with denim and muted tones.

The Glam Puffer: The glam puffer is a hot ticket item this winter. As seen on many street style blogs, this can be transitioned from the football field to a dinner out. Belted and worn cinched adds a whole dimension to what would otherwise be a practical-only look.

PAULA RYAN Long Reversible Glam Puffer, $550

Oversize Me: The oversized and man-style look can be a god-send for those who feel the cold.

Unstructured and generally roomy, it will allow you to layer up to your heart’s content while still allowing a little style and your fashion-personality to shine through. www.magpiestyle.co.nz

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rom jazzy detailed cardigans and colourful capes, to slinky jerseys in possum and merino, it’s all about knitwear this season.

Optimum Knitwear is what Made in the Shade is famous for and Ali has been taking calls from Tauranga to Timaru for this iconic brand. “You can choose a style from the rack, our catalogue, or online and we’ll order it in any colour or size. It will arrive in three or four weeks. Made of 100 percent of the softest, finest merino wool, there is absolutely no pilling.”

Ali has coordinated her clients’ wardrobes for more than three decades and Sharon has a skilful eye for styling. Now, Marian has joined the close-knit team after her 25-years’ experience at Untouched World, a premium

brand in natural fabrics. “We’re are getting a lot of compliments about Marian’s service and expertise.”

Ali says winter is the time to invest in versatile outfits that take you from office to evening – from Anne Mardell and Bittermoon’s spectacularly designed dresses, through to gorgeous Italian-linen pieces. The perfect fit of NYDJ and Lisette-L pants team exquisitely with gorgeous winter tops and jackets.

A 70 percent sale of headturning summer outfits is still going strong – for those running away to warmer climes.

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ecent research shows about one in four New Zealanders become infected with influenza each winter, but many don’t develop symptoms and may in fact be unaware they’re sick. Tens of thousands seek medical advice for flu-like symptoms every year and, on average, about 400 die from influenza, or its complications, annually.

Health Minister Dr David Clark recently rolled up a sleeve for his annual influenza vaccination and says the goal for 2018 is to break last year’s record, which saw more than 1.2 million New Zealanders getting vaccinated.

“Our influenza season normally begins from June, so getting vaccinated by mid-May is the best way to be protected for winter,” he says.

“If you’re vaccinated, you’re less likely to catch influenza, less likely to pass it on to others, and less likely to be severely ill if you do catch it.”

This year’s funded vaccine will protect against four strains of influenza for the first time, including the A(H3N2) strain that badly affected people in the Northern Hemisphere during their winter.

Health Intelligence Group, ESR Public Health Physician Dr Sarah Jefferies says one of the challenges with influenza is that there is evidence that infection does not always cause symptoms.

“Research shows about one in four people may be infected with influenza during a moderate flu season, and the majority of those people may not know they have flu,” she says.

“This is one reason why immunisation is a key line of defence.”

The health burden of seasonal influenza in New Zealand varies from year to year and across the world, significant time and resource goes into increasing the effectiveness of these vaccinations, according to the Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre at the University of Auckland, Associate Professor Nikki Turner.

“Vaccine effectiveness is difficult to accurately predict season-to-season and person-to-person,” Associate Professor Turner says.

“We know overall that when the vaccine types more closely match the circulating strains the vaccine is likely to be more effective. Each year, for the northern and southern hemisphere, there are meetings to decide what is the best prediction for circulating strains and therefore what is the best choice for the seasonal vaccine.

“The vaccines arriving in New Zealand for our winter season have a new updated AH3N2 strain in them, which is a better match and we hope that will give better effectiveness. The government-subsidised vaccines for this season also are quadrivalent (two A strains and two B strains), which should give better protection than the traditional trivalent that have only one B strain in them.”

In New Zealand, those at high risk of getting influenza, including those aged 65 and older, pregnant women, and people with chronic or serious health conditions, such as heart disease, cancer or severe asthma, can get their flu shot for free. It is available from general practices and many community pharmacies.

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For more than 40 years, the team at Merivale Denture Clinic has been transforming the smiles of thousands of denture wearers. Situated on the corner of Papanui Road and Mansfield Avenue, and with a branch in Nelson, patients come from far and wide based on the clinic’s reputation for making superior dentures.

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hether you are a first time or experienced denture wearer upgrading, have teeth and gum failure in your twenties, or are middle aged with missing teeth, the team at Merivale Denture Clinic can explain your options, the creation and fitting process, and put you at ease.

Practice Manager Ottilia says new full or partial dentures transform the look of your face: people often don’t realise the effect of aging or worn dentures, or missing teeth.

A 20-year-old set of dentures might fit like favourite old slippers, but they won’t necessarily look great and could cause problems, which can take longer to correct if left untreated.

These days there is so much importance placed on having nice teeth and there is no need to put up with a gappy smile with so many budget-friendly solutions available.

Modern technology and techniques mean that adjusting to new dentures is easier than in the past. The team makes sure your new dentures look natural, enhance your smile and facial structure, and have optimum function.

Ottilia says it’s very rewarding to see the improvement in every patient.

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nd yet James (Jim) Dykes has made good on this notion, not letting his age of 91 years get in the way of the production of an impressive 16.5m mural in Rangiora.

When the removal of a shed left the large grey concrete wall exposed at the Kip McGrath Education Centre in Ivory Street, James’ son, Director Dr Grant Dykes asked his dad for some ideas and he ended up putting his paintbrush wielding hand up for the task.

“I wanted to depict something of the emptiness which is so much of New Zealand,” James says.

“So I thought what better way than to represent the flood plain; the tussock covered riverbed with the sun still to come up.”

The fact that is has taken a year to complete, working just an hour at a time around the harsh sun and reliance on his wife Jean and daughter in law Delia for assistance, just further adds to this impressive feat of determination.

Outgoing Mayor David Ayers was on hand to unveil the masterpiece last month, pointing to the historical significance of Canterbury’s braided rivers and current significance of the region’s arts in his speech.

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ETHEL & BETHEL BINGO BABES 11 May World famous in Canterbury, Ethel & Bethel are putting on a fun night with raffles, silent auctions and lots of laughs to help the St. Patrick’s School PTA fundraise for the school.

St Patrick’s Church, 61 Fuller Street, Kaiapoi Tickets from the St. Patrick’s School office, 03-327 7700 or email pta@stpatkai.school.nz

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A ROCKIN’ GOOD CHRISTMAS 30 June Amberley Community Preschool and Prep School presents ‘A Rockin’ Good Christmas!’ Forget hibernating at home, grab a babysitter and head to Amberley for a mid-winter Christmas bash! Enjoy hand-crafted platters and live entertainment before the ‘big auction’ and supper to follow.

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MID-WINTER CHRISTMAS MARKET 9 June An Indoor Market & Winter Wonderland, quality market stalls, fabulous food (pulled pork, high tea, American hot dogs, soup and more), live entertainment, the famous PTA cake stall, silent auction and so much more!

Rangiora New Life School, 2 Denchs Road, Southbrook, Rangiora Tickets via eventfinda.co.nz

HOT SPRINGS SALSA ANNUAL WINTER FESTIVAL 6 July - 8 July Head to Hanmer for a snowy winter holiday weekend and warm up to the rhythms of salsa, zouk, bachata, merengue and cha, with Latin dance workshops in the afternoon and salsa parties at night, whether you’re a beginner, seasoned dancer or never danced before.

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SUE NICHOLSON - EARTH, LIFE & BEYOND 21 June The Star of the new Sensing Murder Series Sue Nicholson presents her new live show Earth, Life & Beyond. It’ll be a unique, one-of-a-kind learning experience with a difference to enrich your soul.

THE BOOTLEG BEACH BOYS 28 July A fully costumed show that takes you right from the very beginning of The Beach Boys and through their career featuring classic hits and cult favourites from California’s most famous band.

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RANGIORA COMMUNITY CHOIR AUTUMN CONCERT 27May Head along to the Rangiora Community Choir’s Autumn Concert and listen to some of your favourites, featuring show tunes, gospel and a couple of classics, including guest performers.

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No-Stress Nuptials

By Liesl Johnstone

Important events like weddings should be joyful and fun. Because of that very fact, there’s potential for stress to creep in as the unwelcome guest. It can all be great! It truly is possible to jettison much of the possible emotional strain, right at the outset.

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ow? By having a group meeting with parents and helpers over coffee or something stronger, to honestly assess expectations.

Brides and grooms have normally talked about the sort of day they’re wanting. And fair enough, especially when they are substantially lightening their wallets to plan celebrations unfolding the way they envision them.

Other people’s subconscious expectations can make events fraught. And if anyone close to the bridal couple has silly or unrealistic ideas, it’s better to know, and deal with these early.

So initial talk about the type

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of ceremony, the number of guests, the tone and level of formality, the speeches, and the amount of cash to splash is all good. Usually the payments involved are divvied up, and this is one bit to discuss very early, because deposits are involved in securing bookings. Why not also talk about impending planning tasks, and who is willing to do which?

The bridal attendants for the day may or may not be flush with resources. It’s an inspired approach when the bridal couple errs on the side of generosity, rather than assuming attendants will be able to afford their own ensembles.

There’s potential for stress to creep in as the unwelcome guest

At Via Sollertia on New Regent Street, Clare and the team are adding sophisticated sparkle – and colour – to their clients’ lives.

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ver-evolving styles are ushering in a new era of striking coloured stones and Via Sollertia is at the forefront, with an exceptional and exquisite selection. “We’re noticing a strong trend of people choosing something with colour versus the traditional white diamond,” Clare explains.

“Sapphires and diamonds are the most common stones used in engagement rings, but I’m not sure everyone would know that sapphires are available in not just blue.”

They also come in green, yellow, orange and pink. Even rarer sapphire colours include the padparadscha sapphire – a deep peachy pink. “Diamonds don’t just come in white either; they come in champagne, chocolate, yellow, pink and even grey/silver!”

Tourmaline is also winning affections as an affordable stone that comes in a range of colours. “They come in varying shades of green, pink/red and blue. The designs you can create around a coloured stone are fun and interesting and you can hand-select a particular stone yourself. We have a large range in store as well as fab suppliers who can send us particular stones for clients to view.”

Beautifully styled grey hair is turning more heads than ever before in a growing trend towards natural beauty – enhanced with a little salon magic.

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aster Stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee, of V for Hair and Beauty upstairs in Merivale Mall, says women often start to grey by 35, or even earlier – and many are now loving the look and making the most of the change.

It’s important to choose a shade that suits your skin. The grey colour palette in clothes fashion has never dated, so sultry hues of silver, sand, dove, iris and lilac for hair can also be incredibly feminine and flattering.

Like any change in hair colour or style, it’s a transition, so planning ahead for special occasions is vital. V for Hair and Beauty’s stylists offer a complimentary consultation and may suggest going lighter with a base colour, highlights, age-blend colours to soften obvious lines, or weaving in lowlights for darker hair. Visit www.vforhair.co.nz.

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ocated in the heart of Hanmer Village, Hanmer Bakery Café is the definitive culinary hotspot for locals and holiday makers alike.

Open seven days from 6am to 4pm, customers are served delicious food and provided with comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, together with warm and friendly service. It’s the perfect destination for people before or after heading to Hanmer’s thermal pools.

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Chances are, if you’ve been to Hanmer, you would have been to Hanmer Bakery Café. If not, you’re missing out on some of the best quality eats and drinks in town.

An extensive range of affordable savoury items made on-site means all tastes are catered for and appetites are spoilt for choice. Gourmet pies with flavours like venison and redcurrant; steak, egg, cheese and onion; and even potatotopped beef, mushroom and red wine pies are a good place to start. You can even get a winter warm-up of pumpkin soup and a crusty roll.

Kiwi favourites like lolly cake, ginger crunch and custard squares are on offer too. Plus, a big selection of freshly baked bread, rolls, pastries, homemade donuts, scones and mega chocolate chip cookies are certain to satisfy any craving.

Hot drinks are also a passion and Hanmer Bakery Café serves up Grinders Coffee, alongside a selection of other drinks.

For more information visit www.hanmerbakery.co.nz or find the café at the Village Shopping Mall, Hanmer Springs.

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WHAT IS

Global empires have been built on the premise.

Instagram influencers are courting the attention and affection of millions with their disciplined adherence to its principles. There are books, blogs and food bags dedicated to the cause. In short, cleaning is a food frenzy: but what, exactly, is it?

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t its heart, it is a very simple concept – it extols the virtues of whole or real foods – those that take a very healthy digression away from processed, refined and even handled foods. If you’re keen on the concept of clean eating but need to know the ins and outs, we’ve got you covered.

Ditch the sugar: Cravings for cakes and cookies might come calling but you need to shut the metaphorical door on these. Cleaning up your diet means limiting sweets – even those found in yogurt and cereal.

Limit sodium: Most of us are getting more sodium than we need.

Cutting back on yummies that

fall into the processed category will help reduce your salt intake.

Salt isn’t a total no-no; it’s a brilliant flavour enhancer but use it sparingly.

Pick produce: We all know the 5+ a day advice and clean eating lends its voice to this philosophy. The fibre in whole produce is great for the gut as it works to keep your microbiome (good bacteria) happy.

Eat less meat: Extensive research suggests cutting back on meat does you, and the planet, a favour.

While veganism isn’t a compulsory requirement of clean eating, eating less meat can help keep your weight in check and reduce blood pressure.

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Taste of Tahini Mediterranean fare has been catching global attention for the past few years and, although this cuisine has at its heart a myriad of geographical influences, one of its popular additions is standing out above the culinary crowd.

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long standing staple of salad dressing and sauces made from toasted ground hulled sesame seeds, tahini has been given a mainstream makeover and now it’s increasingly showing its face in smoothies and cocktails, and even as a substitute for peanut butter among those with nut allergies From high-end restaurants to popular snacks, desserts and breakfasts on grocery store shelves, we’re seeing this delicious ingredient spread its culinary wings.

Packed with monounsaturated fats, along with cholesterol-lowering phytosterols that help promote a

healthy heart, this super spread is fast showing up in culinary creations without ties to the Mediterranean, such as the roasted vegetables with yogurt tahini and pomegranate dish pictured.

Find it in the organic aisle of the supermarket, or with the chutney and pickles, either ‘hulled’ (lighter in colour and flavour) or ‘unhulled’ (darker, with a more intense flavour) and use as a spread on toast or sandwiches, as a dip or dressing, an addition to a stirfry, noodles or pasta, or perhaps throw tahini, ground cumin and sumac in to add a tasty little kick to your mashed vege.

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A Spirited Encounter

By Nicholas Henare

Interviewing the director of distilling and whisky creation from Glenmorangie/Ardbeg with the title of Dr was more than slightly intimidating but my fears were put to rest when the rumours of him being more like Dr Emett Brown from ‘Back to the Future’ were right on the money. In town for the biannual Dram Fest, Bill and I caught up at the George Hotel, not for a whisky but an Earl Grey tea.

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asked him how Glenmorangie got to where it is now. “I grabbed it by the scruff of the neck and ran with it. I knew Glenmorangie was something special.”

Part scientist, part artist, Bill’s skills and attitude to whisky is one of experimentation and discovery and he’s here to release the Pios, the 9th release from Glenmorangie’s acclaimed ‘Private Edition’ series, fully matured in ex-American rye whiskey barrels.

Aptly named for the Gaelic word ‘spice’, these barrels impart flavours never before seen in a Glenmorangie – rich and sweet with toffee, clove, cinnamon and nutmeg, with brazil nuts and citrus developing in the finish.

I asked Bill what he was most proud of and I was pleased to hear it was one of my favourite chocolate malt whiskys, the Glenmorangie Signet. “I found the Signet ground breaking.

I achieved what I wanted in that.

Although I’m seeing other brands making similar styles its still stands out as a great benchmark for me.”

“I see a great future for whisky lovers and, with such a fine event as Dramfest, there’s plenty of room to expand one’s palate.”

With his son and daughter following in his footsteps, there’s a great future too for the Lumsden legacy.

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inally, thanks to Andy Laloli, owner and hands-on host of The Good Home Ferrymead, we’ve found the holy grail.

Open for nine weeks, the restaurant and bar already have a loyal following of regulars and there is plenty of room for more.

Eleven of the individually owned gastropubs are dotted around New Zealand, and each one features a unique fitout. The Good Home Ferrymead celebrates Christchurch’s botanical heritage with living plants oxygenating the central bar area. The spacious interior is separated into individual zones including The Johnnie Walker Whisky Lounge, library area, children’s play section and sheltered courtyard, all united by a common theme reflecting well-appointed batch meets kiwi quarter acre dream, while the Joel Hart mural brings iconic kiwi art to the party.

Andy says there is something new to see every visit, and the library exchanges books. However, the upright piano minus keys always stores the cutlery, and Andy’s favourite spot – the leather chairs by the open fire – won’t be going anywhere soon.

Its bespoke menu of gastropub food is comforting with an interesting twist on children’s specials too, and the drinks range includes classic premium beers, craft beers, fine wines, cocktails, and a fine whisky range to sample. Essentials quiz night, rib night, happy hour and live music are all catered for. So, what are you waiting for?

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You are refreshingly flipping the clean eating obsession on its head, why?

Baking for me will always be about good old sugar, just the way my parents have always baked. There is just no substitute that tastes as good to me. I love food and I’ll give anything a go but this is home for me.

I’ll admit, it’s not friendly on the waistline and I wish I had the willpower to eat healthy all the time, but I just love sugar and carbs too much.

sweet as sugar Sweet versus savoury have been waging a delicious battle against each other for the longest time, recuiting devotees along the way.

One of the most dedicated advocates of sugar, spice and all things nice, is Jenny Ha of Laced With Sugar.

Have you always had a sweet tooth and what are some of your favourite concoctions?

I grew up in my parents’ bakery, so I basically inherited a sweet tooth. My childhood was filled with sweet treats, but I ate way too much of it early on. I got tired of cake (yes, it’s possible) and given the choice, I’d always choose savoury over sweet. It wasn’t until I was 18 when I started baking for myself that I got my sweet tooth back.

My favourite concoction is my chocolate and raspberry brownie. It’s so simple but seriously so good. I can’t tell you how much I’ve eaten (too much) but I’m still not sick of them yet, so that’s a good sign.

You are very generous with your recipes – do you come up with these from scratch or look to innovate existing ones?

I always bake from a recipe. I research a tonne of recipes before I get into the kitchen and have had such good luck finding ones that I love. I make tweaks here and there, but I don’t have the talent to come up with recipes from scratch. I bow down to everyone that can – it’s hard work!

I’d say I’m more of a recipe curator than maker. I’d also happily put my hand up to be a recipe tester if anyone’s looking!

What’s on the horizon for Laced with Sugar?

Nothing as of yet, unfortunately! I’ve still got so much left to learn so that will be me for the next wee while. You never know though, a little Laced With Sugar shop might just be around the next corner!

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The sweet toothed cuisine Queen talks to Metropol about her recipe for living a sugarcoated life – the best kind.

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What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than grazing on dainty desserts, with either a tipple or a tea? We’ve got the sweet little low down on the places to be, so you can treat your mum to a special day.

Ballantynes For an elegant afternoon, Ballantynes is renowned for its High Teas and this year the Christchurch institution is playing beautiful host to a Mother’s Day affair, in conjunction with Maxwell and Williams Fine Bone China.

Three sittings 10:30-12, 12:30-2pm, 2:30-4pm To book, phone 0800 656 400 The Crowne Plaza Market Place Restaurant will be filled with beautiful blooms from Bourbon Rose Florist, freshly baked Cakes

By Anna, a Chocolate Fountain, Affogato Iced Coffee Stations, a glass of bubbles on arrival and unlimited T2 Tea and coffee.

Session times 12-1:30pm and 3-4:30pm To book email laura.clarke1@ihg.com or phone 03-741 2819

Kingsford Kitchen Kingsford Kitchen is offering a special High Tea experience so your mum can feel like royalty... and you don’t have to do any of the cooking! There are also delicious brunch and lunch menus available as usual, so you can head in any time of the day.

High Tea runs from 9am-4pm Bookings essential phone 03-313 2190 or email kingsfordkitchen@ continental.co.nz The Homestead Springston Treat mum to a short journey to the country to discover a beautiful historic 1800’s homestead, which sits proudly amongst majestic gardens. The Homestead in Springston is being opened for the day for you to relax in elegant surroundings and enjoy your High Tea. Three sittings 10am-12pm, 12:30pm-2:30pm or 3pm-5pm For bookings eventfinda.co.nz

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A rare city treasure The secret is out about Villa 23 Café, New Zealand’s first and only Dutch vegetarian café with the ambient charm of a rare city treasure. Hedwig Dunbar-Keek and family have infused creativity into this gorgeous stand-alone villa. It’s now seeking a new owner, with new passions.

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t’s a central location, with little competition, between Blenheim and Riccarton Road. It would be perfect for any restaurant, culinary dream, or a combined office space,” she says.

An interior designer from Amsterdam, Hedwig wishes to move on to her next project spending precious time with her gorgeous new granddaughter while concentrating solely on her Dutch-style catering business.

The landlord let Hedwig recreate the once drab, unnoticeable villa with colourful imagination. Amazing Dutch-designed wallpapers add delightful difference to the discoglam ‘Arabian nights’ room, the lightfilled ‘colour room’ and the must-see optical illusion bathroom. Husband Gregory restored its soft-pink exterior, polished floors and sturdy structure to its 1911 glory.

Her son and barista Quentin greets customers, while Hedwig conjures no-nonsense-great food from the spacious new kitchen. The café oasis serves Peruvian-origin coffee to the lucky customers working in the area – and many pop in for Dutch grocery items. The healthy award-winning smoothies, little Dutch poffertjes and oliebollen are delectable and specialties which are also sold at their Dutch stall at Deans Bush market on Saturdays.

Hedwig is off to Amsterdam this winter for her annual inspirational research. However, for interested parties, she can be contacted at mandeville23a@gmail.com, anytime.

Villa 23 Café, 23 Mandeville Street, Riccarton (next to Flow Hot Yoga).

Phone 03-343 3375. See Facebook/ Instagram for details.

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truffles tea inspired

Tea is on the rise and not just to be consumed in the most traditional of ways, with tea ‘bars’ popping up globally, the increasing profile of tea cocktails and now it seems we have an increasing appetite for tea as an ingredient, adding a new dimension of taste, texture and flavour to our foods.

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ingredients • 2/3 cup (160ml) thickened cream • 40g unsalted butter, chopped • 2 teaspoons loose Dilmah Exceptional Elegant Earl Grey tea leaves • 170g fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped • 100g feuilletine • Murray River pink salt, to decorate

method Combine cream and butter in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to the boil.

Remove from heat. Add the Elegant Earl Grey tea leaves and stir to combine. Set aside for 5 minutes to infuse.

Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl.

Pour hot cream through a fine sieve over the chocolate, pressing with the back of a spoon to squeeze as much cream as possible through. Stir until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 2 hours or until firm.

Line an oven tray with baking paper.

Place the feuilletine in a bowl. Roll a teaspoon of chocolate mixture into balls and roll in the feuilletine to coat. Note, when rolling your truffles, ensure your hands are cool and wear rubber gloves so the truffles don’t melt. Place on the lined tray. Repeat with remaining chocolate mixture. Top truffles with pink salt to serve.

Makes 30.

It enjoys a great reputation in the context of its relationship with sushi, and plays an important role in miso soup, but have you ever stopped to consider the real benefits of seaweed?

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ncredibly rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, seawood may not be a pretty face but it’s got some incredible street cred when it comes to its nutritional content.

Low in calories, research has demonstrated it may help regulate hormones, is a good all round tonic, may improve heart health and provides your daily dose of iodine, a mineral that is critical for healthy thyroid function.

This dense green or brown sea vegetable can be introduced to your regular diet in a number of ways. Nori seaweed sheets can be used to roll sushi, tucked into a wrap or sandwich, cut in to pieces and tossed through a salad or added to pastas, casseroles, stews and soups.

As the Japanese say, ‘Oishii!’ (delicious).

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Feijoa Paste

eijoa season is here and if you know of a pair of healthy and productive feijoa trees, why not make the most of nature’s bounty?

Delicious with cold meats and cheeses, it will keep for months once bottled. Makes 800g.

Ingredients • 10 ripe medium sized feijoas (about 1kg) • 3 cooking apples • 600mls water • 600g sugar Method Remove skin from feijoas, roughly chop fruit and weigh: you need 300g of sugar per 500g of fruit. Put feijoa peel, cores and apples into a pan; cover with water. Cook until soft and mushy – about 10 minutes.

Strain through a fine sieve, pressing firmly to get all the liquid from the apple. In a

large heavy bottomed pot cook chopped feijoas in this liquid until soft, then mash. Add sugar to feijoa pulp; stir until dissolved.

Cook slowly on the lowest heat, stirring every 2-3 minutes until thick. When it’s ready (about 2 hours) the spoon should start to meet resistance and the mixture come away from the sides.

Pour while hot into straight sided sterilised jars and seal.

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Curiosity Gin is a premium spirit for anyone who appreciates the flavour of a crafted contemporary gin. Our Christchurch made Gin, showcasing NZ native botanicals, has gained international recognition winning gold, silver and bronze medals in Europe, San Francisco and New York. If you want to taste the G in your G&T enjoy the unique flavour of Curiosity Gin www.thespiritsworkshop.co.nz facebook.com/curiositygin/

A taste of Europe in Lincoln Charming old-fashioned deli showcasing local, organic and small batch artisan foods including NZ and imported cheeses, oils, condiments and European homewares. GF/DF/Paleo friendly.

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We have it all @ I Spy food.

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

Fresh bread and gorgeous cakes.

Coffee and a micro roastry onsite.

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At Gordon’s, we pickle whole & sliced gherkins & onions, gherkin relish, and ‘Pickle Your Own’ peeled pickling onions & whole gherkins, to create your own favourite recipe!

The Picklery - Retail Shop Open weekdays 9am – 3pm 1 Timothy Place, Wigram Ph.03 3480 223 E: gordonspickles@xtra.co.nz Pickles now also available at ‘Salmon Heaven’, Merivale Mall.

An authentic boutique family winery producing powerful, vibrant wines including the one of a kind Méthode Traditionelle Sparkling Riesling.

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Sesame Sushi & Asian Fusion 33 Elgin Street (Corner of Colombo St & Elgin St) Ph. (03) 943 7872

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

A new kind of craft beer experience!

7 Durham Street, Rangiora www.thegooddrop.co.nz

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

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

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The meat will compliment the sweet tangy berry attributes of the pinot and we guarantee all hunters will approve.

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Ali’s Lemons

Made with organic Yen Ben lemons from the Hawkes Bay, and free range eggs, Ali’s Curd is heaven in a shortcrust pastry tart, on a muffin, with Greek Yoghurt on your muesli, or simply on a spoon straight from the jar.

Give in to temptation!

Available from Christchurch Farmers’ Market (Saturday), Tanner Street Bakery, Akaroa General Store, Pukeko Junction Cafe, and Moore Wilson in Wellington Contact Ali: alislemons@gmail.com www.alislemons.co.nz

Sallys produce a range of sauces, jams and chutneys, adapting family recipes, creating new ones each with their own different twist and flavour. Our ingredients are fresh, some spicy, some not.

Available from Ballantynes, Fresh Choice City and Total Food Equipment.

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Yumm. is your friendly food supplier using locally grown produce and goods baked fresh daily. A great range of luxury pantry items and kitchen equipment from well-known NZ brands.

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By Liesl Johnstone

It’s generally accepted advice that we should surround ourselves with positive people. Negativity rubs off. It’s insidious, bringing everyone down.

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ut how about our physical surroundings? These also have either uplifting or down-casting emotional effects, whether we’re aware or not. And Cantabrians tend to be hyper-sensitive to how damage or dilapidation affects us all.

So, on the upside (and that’s what we’re all on now, right?) it’s worth looking at how much sunshine and light we’re getting. When designing buildings, architects tend to bring us ample light from the north and the west.

Start from a plan or start from scratch.

We can build bespoke, or any one of our many house plans can be tailored to suit your lifestyle, giving you more choice, pure and simple.

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Some homes in recent times have been so ‘windowed’ that the hanging of artworks and mirrors has been a real conundrum. In some rooms, small can be enough. For instance, diminutive high windows through which you see branches and leaves are perfect for providing the zen of greenery, a glimpse of hillside or of sunset sky.

There’s another consideration, and that’s refuge. For calm, we crave a sense of retreat.

Corners without windows are a great place

to sit. No-one can look in; great on a dark, windy night when curled up with a blanket, watching a movie.

Most of us, once we’ve built or bought, never change these design elements. So what can you do to improve the mood of your space? For calm warmth, try painting walls in a neutral colour with a red base.

Hang tactile, sumptuous curtains. And organise good clutter, like reading material, into a single pile. It works!

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This year, au natural is the king of the castle.

By Kate Pierson

Home decor enjoys taking a walk on the wild side a lot of the time, but this year, au natural is the king of the castle.

From refined rustic to modern chic, artisan furniture often plays to sustainability principles reclaiming materials and supporting the time-honoured skill of true craftsmanship. Buying artisan homewares can be a great way to shop local and support the talent in your midst. Farmers and antique stores teem with possibilities.

Frankly, why ‘woodn’t’ you?

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hen we think natural, we think artisan furniture – handmade with a raw edge.

This aesthetic is by no means a perfectionist when it comes to looks and personality but, ironically, therein lies its perfection.

Synonymous with wicker, rattan and earthy tones, an artisan aesthetic takes on a playful vibe through its incorporation of marble, scandi-style accents, mixed metals and heavy embellishments. Homes are brimming full of these bohemian treasures – think macramé in everything from cushion to wall hangings.

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If you’re in the market for a home or an investment property, we look at why building new is your best option.

Andrew and Karen: Talk to Andrew to find out what your home building options are on 027 220 6558

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n April, ANZ Economist Liz Kendal was reported in The Press as saying, “Prices for existing houses have increased 50 percent since the start of 2012, whereas we estimate that the cost of a new dwelling, including land and construction, has increased 30 percent over the same period”.

Which suggests building new is a serious consideration for those looking to purchase a house.

We also know many pre-owned houses have some damage. Building from scratch gives you the peace of mind of knowing that, because everything is new, your home is damage-free. You get a brand-new home with a 10-year warranty and know with certainty your home meets building codes and standards.

“We believe your new home should fill you with happiness.”

“When you partner with Strategic Homes for your new-build journey, we’re with you every step of the way,” Director, Andrew O’Donoghue says. “From the foundation to the fixtures, you know exactly what has been specified to create your new home.

Week-by-week you see it coming together, with the latest in technology and building materials.”

But there are many other benefits to building new. Who wouldn’t want to build their dream home, choosing the number of bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces, or delight in choosing your own soft furnishings and appliances? “We believe your new home should fill you with happiness,” co-founder, Karen Pritchard says. “I love working with clients to make this happen.”

A new home is also healthier. Built with the latest in materials, fully insulated with modern double-glazed joinery, new homes are generally moisture and gap-free, drier and warmer. Plus, building new means little or no maintenance costs over the years to come.

“Strategic Homes is your local building company,” Andrew explains. “We know Christchurch extremely well. We’ve been building houses for 17 years and have completed more than 750 homes. Whether a client wants a family home or investment property, we want to build them a home we would be proud to live in ourselves, which is why we believe building new is best.”

To start your new home journey, call Andrew on 03-963 8841 or 027 220 6558, go to strategichomes.co.nz, or visit the new Strategic Homes show home, open Saturday and Sunday 12 – 4 at 6 Derek Anderson Place, Longhurst Subdivision, Halswell.

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The name Murray Hewitt Joiney goes hand-in-hand with a reputation that has been hard won over two decades. Established in 1999, it has developed an impressive portfolio full of referral and many repeat clients – the latter of which, in many cases, have been with the business for its entire history.

WE ENJOY CHALLENGES AND HAVE EARNED A REPUTATION FOR THINKING OUTSIDE THE SQUARE TO FIND SOLUTIONS AND TO MAKE DESIGN IDEAS WORK.”

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s its name suggests, Murray Hewitt Joinery is made up of a highly skilled and loyal team of experienced craftsmen who take considerable pride in all they do, ensuring a quality product every time. Working with an extensive range of products, the team can deliver joinery services from residential to commercial, kitchens and bathrooms to staircases and more.

Within these environments, the company’s expertise can be channeled into delivering joinery for entry doors, exterior doors and windows; interior

doors; stairs and hand rails; wardrobes and shelving; bathroom vanities; kitchens and laundries; lounge entertainment units and commercial and shopfitting.

Murray Hewitt Joinery can also create made-to-measure, hand-crafted furniture to the highest standard. Its high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail produces bespoke furniture which adds value to homes. All pieces are created in the workshop in Christchurch and traditional joinery techniques are utilised to produce cabinetry which will last a lifetime.

Owner Murray Hewitt says, “After all this time in the industry I still have the passion to create beautiful products from

solid timber. Oak, walnut, rosewood and mahogany give me particular pleasure.”

Murray’s passion for his work is a common denominator between each of his team members. “Each member of our team is able to follow a project through from its initial concept to completion and installation, so they take real pride in what they do and ensure a quality product every time.

“We enjoy challenges and have earned a reputation for thinking outside the square to find solutions and to make design ideas work in reality. There is nothing we enjoy more than undertaking a whole house from the front door, to the interior doors, the laundry and the kitchen and everything in between, including one-off items of bespoke furniture such as bedside cabinets and entertainment units. We truly believe there is no reason for our customers to go anywhere else.”

Murray Hewitt is located at 25a Lunns Road. Phone 03-343 0360 or email info@mhj.co.nz. See the extensive joinery portfolio at www.mhj.co.nz.

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LIN A CR It used to be that business leadership really consisted of business ownership. Whoever owned the business called the shots, set the tempo and determined the culture.

They were seen as the nucleus of the whole business. At its best this worked because they intuitively knew their people, product or service, and how to get the best out of everyone. At the other end of the spectrum you had a potential powder keg. Leaders are not necessarily born.

All of us have probably experienced leaders at both ends of this continuum and leadership remains the most important whilst perplexing source of business success. If you do even the simplest of google searches on the word leadership, two things stand out. Firstly, there are literally millions of references to leadership and leaders, with not only the latest international thinking on the subject, but the corniest. And secondly, surprisingly it feels a very masculine space.

The accompanying synonyms provided for leadership were guidance, direction, authority,

“Lofty goals are everywhere. The strategy to achieve them is less common; and a wellexecuted plan is surprisingly rare.”

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As an industry and a brand Harcourts are heading into awards season. To the public this complicated field where everyone claims to be the best, shiniest, most outstanding person or

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Here’s something that resonates as a leader:

The leadership skills required by anyone running a successful business are always under the microscope. The measure of this when performed well can be awards, accolades and trophies. The real measure is tenure, loyalty, brand awareness and support and people feeling valued whilst achieving their dreams.

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I’ve also believed leaders push boundaries, create value, show the way and always, always do their best. With having the top 2 offices out of 24 in Canterbury ,the top 2 consultants and 10 consultants in the top 30, I’m quietly giving thanks and grateful that we’re getting some of this right, and leadership is a big part of this.

So why this focus at the moment? It could be the upcoming TED like talk I have to deliver later in the month and it’s also due to a pending real estate conference I’m attending where Kevin Roberts will be presenting. Kevin’s words and thinking on leadership are a major influence for me as are Gilbert Enoka’s.

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company must be confusing. I’m hoping the leadership qualities we’ve been able to bring to our part of this large international brand will give this more substance and credibility when applied to our company.

control, captaincy, mastery and management.

I don’t know about you but the words I associate with leadership are less about control and mastery, and more about vision, inspiration, motivation, communication and hard work!

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o glues, foams or polyesters are used – only New Zealand wool, Australian fabrics, spring systems from Denmark and quality Vietnamese latex. “Health revolves around diet, exercise and sleep,” Director David Henderson says. “Sleep affects weight, mental wellbeing and simply the ability to function the next day.”

The original company, Clegg Brothers, pioneered in 1934 from a Brighton garage, was ironically located across the road from the current premises 40 years ago. David’s father bought the business in 1974, renaming it around the millennium to reflect the transition from entry level to a top end wool-based product.

David is hands-on in the new Sydenham showroom, where customers are also welcomed by Nicky, company ‘camp mother’.

The European-aligned, custom-designed mattress and slat-bed system visually takes up less bedroom real estate. David likens bulky standard mattress and base systems to “a big chocolate sponge cake,” compared to a Dreamwool bed – “a piece of chocolate brownie”. It’s quality without the bulk – finer, lighter, but exceptionally comfortable and supportive.

Firm, medium, soft support can be customised to body weight and contouring to each partner, there are nine ranges, from a basic model, up to the Heaven, Paradise and Euphoria ranges – likened to lying on a floaty cloud. “There’s no compromise on quality or performance, just variation in comfort layers and spring systems,” he says. “We use three times the material than the average mattress as we make for comfort, not a price point. Mattresses are

manufactured on site and made to order.”

Wool makes a drier bed, is anti-dust mite and antimicrobial, naturally cool in summer and warm in winter.

“You can’t sleep if you’re too hot or cold. When you jump out of bed in winter, you won’t have to warm up, as our mattresses warm you to the ‘soul’. You can also unzip the pillow top, and air it outside, letting the UV rays go to work.”

Dreamwool Beds is always improving on perfection.

Merino wool will now be used, as well as an ingenious new outer-fabric. Algua was developed in Belgium by a professor from the Lab for Aquatic Biology when researching uses for algae.

Microcapsules of spirulina are encapsulated in the top-fabric layer. Its energyenhancing vapour containing 11 vitamins, 10 minerals and 18 amino acids is released, for the lifetime of the mattress and absorbed by the skin.

When David’s wife experienced menopausal sleepless nights, he researched and trialled another solution, launched in 2017 under the Paradise label, using exclusive tiny micro-coils, within temperate-controlling wool layers, allowing air to circulate.

Keeping the body and bed cool and dry resulted in a noticeably more restful night – for everyone.

“If you can’t invest in anything else, then invest in a good night’s sleep – it’s the best decision you can make.”

Visit Dreamwool Beds Ltd, 96 Disraeli Street, Sydenham, phone 03-343 5195 or visit www.dreamwool.co.nz.

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The fifth wall The four walls of our home are a blank canvas waiting for our creativity to work its magic. They have long provided a home for artwork and accents that see them dressed to impress. But what of the fifth wall?

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his isn’t designed to be a cryptic question if you are sitting there scratching your head.

Just raise your eyes skyward and we’ll be on the same page.

The fifth wall, is in fact, your ceiling. It’s commanded quite the following with interior designers who have a ‘sky’s the limit’ philosophy when it comes to introducing colour and texture to their abode.

It’s a pretty big committment practically and financially so not for the faint hearted but if you feel like your home is hankering for some X-factor, then the fifth wall might just fit the bill.

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Sea Turtle hottie cover by ZippityDooDah $45.

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The team at Casa Construction has had a big year already.

A brand refresh, launched in March, has helped to position the business for expansion down south to Wanaka. Now with the Master Builder awards in full swing, Casa is focussed on completing more houses that are as beautiful and well-crafted as this year’s entry, titled ‘Light Luxury’.

ight Luxury is perched delicately on the Cashmere Hills, with broad sweeping views of the city and beyond through its industrial height windows.

The house itself is simple yet it is the details – courtesy of architect Thom Craig – that set it apart. The Casa team worked collaboratively with both client and architect to deliver the finishes required to ensure those aforementioned details, would sing.

Attention to the details is a particular passion of the Casa team. Managing Director, Jeff Root says, “anyone can build a house but it’s the hundred little things that we do differently that turn a house into a home”.

The team knows that when collaborating with architects this catch phrase becomes even more important. “Our architect partners have a vision. It’s our job to take that vision, fit it to the client’s budget and help realise the dream in the best way possible.”

The 2018 Master Builder Awards for Canterbury will be announced in July, with National awards announced in November. While the Casa team wait for their results, they will begin to apply their gold standard building practices to their first architecturally designed home, on the outskirts of Wanaka.

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feedback and support from locals and Kiwis travelling through.”

Much like its former incarnation, feedback has been extremely positive. “People are constantly telling me it has given the town life, a really good vibe and shows we are moving forward and staying positive albeit challenging times,” she says.

“There’s a lovely green area in the centre, which has some picnic tables and a giant Connect Four game. It is great to see people relaxing in the area and quite a few of the local teens come and play the Connect Four.”

Uplift was predominantly privately-funded The brightly coloured containers quickly with some public donations from a Givealittle became an internationally-recognisable symbol of post-quake innovation before they fundraising page.

Meanwhile in Christchurch, the Riverside were removed to make way for the Riverside Farmers’ Market due to open early next year. Farmers’ Market is expected to be made up of five low-rise buildings with more than 80 Now upcycled shipping containers from market stalls, with 10,000 square metres of the popular mall have found a new home floor space and balconies overlooking three in Kaikōura’s main street. Known as Uplift new laneways.

Kaikōura, the container mall’s northern Inspired by European markets in cities like incarnation is the brainchild of local business Copenhagen, the $80 million plan headed owners whose buildings were damaged in by developer Richard Peebles includes the Kaikōura quake in 2016. restaurants, food stalls and shops, fashion The precinct opened at the end of last stores and offices, and is expected to be year on an empty site in the centre of town and is home to Gecko Gearz, Paper Plus and a breakthrough for the western end of Ocean Arts, with a fourth business joining in Christchurch’s retail precinct.

“Farmers’ markets are the heart and soul soon. of a city,” Peebles said when he unveiled Gecko Gearz owner Penny Betts says plans for the development. “It’s where people Uplift stands on the site where the grand naturally congregate and come together as a Adelphi Hotel stood for 96 years before community.” being demolished after the 2016 quake.

Building commenced earlier this year, with “We are so fortunate to have these the complex earmarked for completion by 1 containers in Kaikōura,” Penny says.

November 2018. The quick build time aims to “A good mix of travellers are shopping minimise disruption for central city retailers. at the site and we’ve had very positive

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“It has given the town life, a good vibe and shows we are moving forward and staying positive albeit challenging times.”

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Change has perhaps the most pervasive influence over life itself; its presence, one of life’s few inevitabilities. On the local level, change is perhaps even more inevitable, with the city streetscape changing at an almost unprecedented pace.

Although the chameleon-like nature of our burgeoning city at present will be the status quo for many, many years to come, the calibre of the city’s architecture on this progressive journey too is experiencing a metamorphosis of somewhat epic proportions.

While the physical incarnation of our central city is being reimagined at the talented hand of teams of creative visionaries, it’s not just the city’s commercial capacity that is packing a creative punch.

Christchurch’s residential space too is experiencing somewhat of an architectural renaissance, with the emerging homes putting their best foot forward.

The New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) honours the best of this new architecture across each of the organisation’s eight regional branches.

Not only do the shortlisted entries provide a professional yard stick against which we can determine excellence, but what is perhaps the most powerful collective advantage of the award entries are their ability to set the architectural bar for the city, and for the greater country.

We bring you a selection of shortlisted projects across the residential and commercial sectors in the pages ahead and we must say, the Christchurch streetscape is looking exceptional.

The city is, after all, finally getting its groove back.

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wo years since the Health and Safety legislation changed, what have we achieved? In short, quite a lot! In 2012 the Government set a target of a 25 percent reduction in work related deaths and injuries by 2020.

According to Statistics NZ, deaths and serious non-fatal injuries are both below the target set by the Government already however, injuries that required more than a week off work are still well above the 2020 target, though also trending down.

Statistics are all well and good, but what do they really tell us? I think the real story is the change in culture across workplaces; businesses and individuals have moved away from a compliance focused approach, to a morally ‘it’s the right thing to do’ attitude.

There are undoubtedly areas that need to improve, but it is heartening to see an increase in individuals and organisations participating in health and safety training.

We’re seeing individuals choosing to attend training, rather than being sent, with this increased willingness to participate from the shop floor up behind the movement.

WorkSafe commissioned a three-year survey (2014-2016) to analyse the balance in attitude and behaviours between workers and employers around health and safety. Interestingly, employers showed a more optimistic view of the state of health and safety within their organisation.

One way to close this gap is to ensure employers talk to their people at the coalface. The enthusiasm for health and safety is there; it needs to be harnessed and supported if we are to continue to make our workplaces safer.

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ou may notice a change in the Christchurch skyline this month with the first of the steel trusses being placed to support the roof of the Convention Centre.

These first trusses span 50 metres and sit over the 1400-person auditorium. They give you the first real opportunity to gain some appreciation of the scale of the facility, which occupies two city blocks.

In total around 4500 tonnes of primary and secondary steel will be required for the building.

About a third of the facility’s 25000m3 of concrete has now been poured, with work on the foundation of the 3600m2 multi-use exhibition hall currently underway.

Concrete pumps have also been hard at work on the walls, which are being poured in place rather than being trucked in as the more conventional precast panels.

This is because supporting the roof over these large open spaces and achieving the appropriate earthquake resilience requires walls around half a metre think.

As a result, it would very difficult to truck in precast panels this thick and heavy.

A great place to watch ‘François’ the French tower crane and the German crawler crane ‘Helping Hans’ go about their work on the Convention Centre is Victoria Square. When the facility opens in 2020 it will be the other way around, with the Convention Centre’s meeting rooms on Armagh Street offering impressive views of the historic statues, garden beds and Bowker Fountain in the Square.

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or the past two years I have been Branch Chair of the NZ Institute of Architects here in Canterbury, leading the committee through a number of programmes and events that have increased public awareness of the practice of architecture. Last week I stepped aside for a new Chair – Mike Callaghan – to lead further changes and improvements over the next two years.

It is vitally important that the work of architects is understood in all its complexity and richness, and not judged solely on the resulting buildings. And it is important that buildings are understood not just as objects we walk or drive past, but things we inhabit and experience in all sorts of ways. Buildings are ‘mini-worlds’ and we are the ‘life-form’ they support and interact with. So to encourage the public to engage with buildings they might not normally engage with is of vital importance for the profession.

Ways of doing this will be what drives The Festival of Architecture in September this year. Not only will there be open studios and city walks, but backstage passes opening the doors to the backrooms and service spaces of some of the buildings in the city. There will also be lectures and presentations showcasing future work coming up in the city, and also talks and discussions around the buildings we have and the buildings we’ve lost. And these discussions will be extended into the virtual arena, through on-line engagement with community groups and other professional bodies.

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or the past 14 months, identifying and assessing potential land uses in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor has been a significant part of Regenerate Christchurch’s work to develop a regeneration plan for the area.

The transformational opportunity it represents, as well as the local and national benefits, cannot be underestimated and it has been critical that we ensure our decision-making is informed, consistent and accountable.

While an independent community needs survey, carried out by Nielsen, identified a strong community interest in the corridor’s water quality, research findings on their own do not provide a comprehensive mechanism for testing all ideas.

Therefore, at Regenerate Christchurch, our assessment of potential land use combinations has included considering how these options might support safe, strong, healthy and connected communities, provide increased recreation and leisure activities, restore native habitat, create sustainable economic activity, attract visitors, provide opportunities to learn from the natural environment and address the challenges of climate change.

We have also assessed the potential land use combinations for their feasibility and how they might provide low and no-cost activities for all ages and abilities, and improve connections between central and east Christchurch.

The Red Zone Futures exhibition, which will run for five weeks from 26 May at 99 Cashel Mall – with parallel mobile and online exhibitions – will demonstrate the transformational opportunities within the river corridor. Opportunities that will deliver significant benefits for us here in Christchurch, as well as people around New Zealand and around the world.

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’m often asked about the new stadium and, although this is a complex subject, my answer is simple. Time is money.

We are grateful for the temporary stadium and what it once represented, but extending its life is a growing concern.

Another is the escalating cost of delaying construction of a replacement home for Lancaster Park. The business case for a new stadium needs to consider affordability of the build and the affordability of operating it for 50 years.

Rugby is in our DNA; as a region we lead the world in producing world class players and teams, but that doesn’t mean we can demand a new stadium. We respect there have been higher priorities over the past seven years, but time is now the greatest risk. Rugby is just one of many tenants who could utilise a multipurpose stadium; we support the decision to fast-track this project and hope to be offered a seat at the table when a final decision is made.

The debate appears to be focused on whether (or weather) we need a roof? We need to shift the conversation around the economic benefit to our city, but just as importantly the benefit to our people. In other words: Wellbeing Economics.

Wellbeing Economics is about acknowledging the significant role sport and recreation plays in the community, in the development of our values and character, and in defining who we are and how we live our lives.

The decision to build the Metro Sports Facility is a strong example of this, and just reward for all the sports codes in Canterbury.

Christchurch has always been an aspirational city, and I’m of the view that both facilities will inspire our kids to dream big.

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or seven years, a generation of young Cantabrians has had to make do without important sporting facilities. These were meant to be provided by early 2016 in the Metro Sports Facility, a proposed world class sporting facility.

When this Government came to office, all this had come to was an empty lot.

Beset by a $75 million budget blowout, the project was stalled with no realistic plan for completion. Likewise, there had been no real progress on plans or budgets for a stadium for the city to replace the one lost in the earthquake.

This wasn’t a scenario we were willing to let continue. Over the last few months the Crown has worked closely with Christchurch City Council, Sport Canterbury and the sporting codes themselves to get both facilities back on track.

Together, we have completed the detailed design of the Metro Sports Facility. Through a combination of changes to the procurement approach and final design, the estimated cost of the project was reduced by more than $50 million.

This long-awaited facility is on track to open by the end of 2021.

Likewise, we’ve worked together to fast-track work on the stadium and work can begin on a detailed business case.

The details will be subject to that business case, but we foresee a roofed stadium that will allow the city to host major rugby test matches and other significant sports and entertainment events.

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It was 30 years ago that Misco Joinery first opened its doors. And now, nearly a year on from its move to a purpose-built factory, the company’s full potential is being realised – a result of family values, consistent workmanship and solid experience.

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irector Michael Chernishoff first launched Misco from the farm shed of his family home in Mairehau Road in support of his father’s building business.

Glenn Colenso, a Director and Michael’s brother-in-law, started as his apprentice at the age of 17. When work flourished, they just added another shed. However, 12 years ago Michael had the foresight to purchase land at 62 Williams Street in Kaiapoi.

This future-proofed factory is a true kitchen nirvana. The showroom has four kitchens installed so far – showcasing stone benchtops and European hardware from Hafele through to soft closing doors.

“As a move from post-earthquake all-white kitchen styling, we’re now seeing more neutrals, blacks and colour,” says Marketing Manager Penny Abell. She’s been part of the Misco family for 10 years.

“We aim to give clients an X-factor kitchen at an affordable price. Make an appointment for a measure and quote with Michael or a project manager.

Using their experience and design flair they will create clever ways to use your available space. After clients talk over recommendations and ideas with our designers, and confirm plans and colours, it’s about eight to ten weeks to your new kitchen installation.”

Misco is spreading its wings fast.

Kitchen designer Liselle, along with four installers, are now fully established in the Auckland region. While in Wellington the company has just completed the joinery fit-out at a new preschool. However, the loyal residential clientele in Canterbury will always be a family staple.

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Products range from steel gates for residential and commercial clients to metal staircases, window flashings, and presentation furniture such as computer stands and lecterns at the University of Canterbury, Lincoln University and ARA, with home dialysis trollies also made for DHBs. Glen’s innovative thinking and design skills have seen LED backlit mirrors adorning motels in Melbourne, Fiji and New Zealand, and children running and playing on their custom-built playground at Cathedral Grammar School. There may be no end to Glen’s potential, with lighting units for salmon farms currently under development.

All this and much more suggests Customlight Engineering is the go-to place for all things related to metal fabrication, sheet metal and powder-coating, lighting and signage structures.

Glen is also focused on landscape products such as planter boxes and borders, bollards, gates and fencing. His latest creation is a pizza oven chimney and bench area for a residence in Christchurch.

It is the kind of thing Glen hopes to do more of. Many, many satisfied customers attest to the quality and professionalism his company provides. See customlight.co.nz or contact Glen on 03-341 7175.

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The company’s three step process from floor preparation to laying the carpet and finishing with the finishing touches, is done with the utmost professionalism and attention to detail, with no shortcuts taken.

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t’s a timely event for New Zealand, which has just ushered in new guidelines for assessing and managing asbestos in soil, and follows on from the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016, which came into force on 4 April 2016, MBC co-owner Mark Hamilton says.

“This is a fantastic new development for the industry, both from a legislative point of view and a practical on the ground perspective,” he says.

“We’ve been working in limbo.

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“It’s a proven product with quality design – they’ve been around for years and there is no other product like this on the market.”

Letting light into your outdoor area while blocking out harmful rays and rain, homeowners can get so much more function from their home – an added value the real estate industry is well aware of.

The company offers a bespoke veranda at the same price as a standard product, which can easily be custom-designed to suit your size, layout and attachment requirements.

The process is simple. Steve Cain, Outdoor Product Specialist at Stratco, will talk through the possibilities with you, then measure and quote, which is free with no obligation. Stratco then designs, manufactures and installs the verandas and louvres – making the entire experience hassle-free.

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Combining state-of-the-art technology with creative expertise, Matt Wilson and the Rocktops team are specialists in handcrafted stone products. Supplying and installing granite, marble, engineered stone and Neolith, the company can produce anything from bathroom vanity tops, kitchen, pantry and laundry benchtops, to fire hearths, table tops and BBQ areas.

orking directly with the public, housing companies, interior designers and specialty joiners, the team focuses on a ‘quality over quantity’ approach, says Matt, who took ownership of Rocktops in 2012 after managing the business for many years. “We provide

handcrafted detail and extra attention to quality, priding ourselves on the time and care we put into each client’s tailor-made projects.”

With a new workshop based in Waltham, Matt has more than 15 years of experience in the industry and attributes valuing customer satisfaction and standing by all

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For the look and feel of real stone, Eldorado Stone provides a stunning appearance, without the weight and cost of the real thing. Hard as Rocks is New Zealand’s exclusive supplier of the product, which is the most realistic architectural man-made stone available on the market – and the world’s biggest selling stone veneer.

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arthquake tested by BRANZ, Hard as Rocks offers the largest range of stone profiles and colour selections available in New Zealand. The company makes it simple, with all stone types the same price, so once you have had your plans priced you can change stone options without having to reprice your new build, renovation or landscaping project. Most profiles are individual pieces, so you can even mix stone profiles and colours, or change the grout colours to give you a truly unique look to suit your project.

Hard as Rocks maintains building compliance and quality control by only using its own licensed applicators,

trained not only in waterproofing and stone application, but also in detailing and the little extras that hold true to the eye – guaranteeing a flawless, professional finish. South Island Schist profiles and River Rock are Hard as Rocks bestsellers, but you also have the option to select from other stone profiles from around the world, including Hawaiian Lava Stone, European Castle Stone or English Country Rubble.

Visit the Hard as Rocks display at stand 61 at the Home Ideas Centre, 37 Mandeville Street in Riccarton, to see the options for yourself. Phone 0800 ELDORADO (353 672), 022 043 0541 or email info@hardasrocks.co.nz.

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hen Kenneth F. Weaver first started providing low-cost pensioner housing in Christchurch 45 years ago, he was amassing joy. Daughter Karen and son Craig talk of how thankful and contented their dad has made many older Cantabrians.

Prospective tenants of their one and two-bed units are eligible if they’re over 60, have less than $25,000 to call on and experience genuine housing need. Once there, they can relax, knowing their comfortable accommodation is secure for life. Often such peace would have been impossible to find. Generally tenants leave only if they require rest-home care.

Now numbering 29 units, and in locations including Abberley

Crescent, Barbadoes Street, Hills Road and Trist Place, the Kenneth F. Weaver Trust Inc. homes all boast heat pumps, good insulation and tidy garden surrounds. There’s a tenant waiting list for when a unit becomes vacant. The accommodation is now managed and maintained by the next generation of the Weaver family.

It’s obvious that Kenneth F, now 83, had great foresight in establishing such housing, as the need for it has always remained steady. His charitable work was celebrated in 2005, when he received the Queen’s Service Medal for his outstanding contribution to the community.

Find out more by visiting www.kennethfweavertrust.co.nz.

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A green spine extending from the city to sea is poised to set Christchurch apart as a place that is prepared to explore new ways of living with nature – from adaptive housing to sustainable urban agriculture.

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alkways and biking tracks, wetland developments and a variety of other public and private land uses are included in a shortlist of potential options for an area of land known as the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor.

Formerly Christchurch’s ‘residential red zone’, the 11-kilometre stretch of land is nearly twice the size of New York’s Central Park and four times the size of London’s Hyde Park.

Regenerate Christchurch is responsible for developing the regeneration plan for the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor and says a mix of naturally-occurring and new activities has potential to attract up to a million unique visitors a year.

A “green spine” will extend along the river, up to 150 metres wide on each side, with large areas of ecological restoration, wetlands and community spaces. Elsewhere, there will be three significant areas suitable for a variety of potential public and private land uses reflecting themes of food and culture, experiencing nature and activity and play.

“These will create opportunities for school children and researchers to learn about the natural environment to better understand the challenges and opportunities within a truly living laboratory,” Regenerate Christchurch Chief Executive Ivan Iafeta says.

Regenerate Christchurch has developed a refined shortlist that will feature in an upcoming public exhibition. Ivan says implementation of the plan is likely to be the beginning of a 30-year intergenerational programme of work.

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ARCHITECT LIFE SAVER Already listed on the Honours Board in the new Spencer Park Surf Life Saving Club building, Colab Architecture is now harvesting honours for the project in the 2018 Canterbury NZIA awards, currently shortlisted to win the Public Architecture section.

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rue to its name, CoLab collaborated on design with Aaron Jones of Urban Function Architecture on this authentically community-driven and focussed scheme. The club was built purely with fundraising and donations, with the building industry, the community and the council working together to realise the dream. “It has been a wonderful project and process to be involved with, an extremely successful community project,” says Colab’s Tobin Smith.

Architect Blair Paterson together with Tobin had a unique brief for this building – the location: isolated, the risks: weather, tide and vandalism, the needs: utilitarian, the budget: lean, yet the want was something exceptionally unique.

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The result is stunning; simple but interesting; elegant but very, very hardy.

The materials are robust and fit the tight budget – which means locally available. The ground floor is concrete block “to account for the fact that the sand dunes are likely to encroach on the site at some point”.

The upper levels are 28mm thick Siberian Larch which can handle the blast of winddriven sand, and whose colour will dilute into silver over time, blending with the thousand shades of grey evident on so many days in the land of the long white cloud.

The 900 square metre building is actually three wings. The tower contains the control and first aid stations, positioned on the path from the car park to the beach. An external walkway links the next block housing the clubroom and bar plus the replacement Spencerville Community Hall above, with gear storage. Incorporating the hall extends the use of the building from seasonal to year-round. Views and deck are fully glazed east and completely opening to the west.

The suite is completed with the third wing hosting changing and bathrooms, offices and gym.

Architect Blair Paterson says, “We would love to be involved in more community projects where we can because while our work is nationwide, Christchurch is our home.”

Bushnell Builders was selected as the main contractor, getting the project across the board with a limited budget through strong buy-in from subcontractors and suppliers.

“The construction for this iconic building was a true team effort,” Bushnell Builders Project Manager Brad Austin says.

“The generosity of subcontractors and suppliers who supported this project requires special mention.”

Bushnell Builders supported this project both in light of the importance of surf lifesaving in the area and supporting the local community. The company prides itself on delivering projects of a high standard while collaborating with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other stakeholders to ensure projects are a successful and enjoyable process.

The Spencer Park Surf Life Saving Club building demonstrates the success of this approach and Bushnell Builders congratulates CoLab on the 2018 NZIA nomination and for the success of the project. “As the Larch cladding fades, it will blend with the landscape and the views from the building will add to the grandeur of this iconic building,” Brad says.

“The Spencer Park Surf Life Saving Club is a project that we are very proud of and we believe that as a team we have left a great legacy for the club and community.”

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CONSTRUCTION Handsome new commercial build Riverlands House is anchored on the corner of Victoria and Kilmore Streets, with prow pointed like an ocean liner toward the Port Hills. It is a striking addition to this prominent corner and shortlisted for the Commercial Category of the New Zealand Institute of Architecture (NZIA) Canterbury awards. The original building sat back on the site, but new city rules enabled the building to come forward to directly interface with the corner.

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hris Dopheide, Architect at Warren and Mahoney Architects, says the building is a strong example of how to make the best use of a smaller inner-city site, with hospitality at ground floor level, offices in mid-levels and topped off with apartments, to provide living/ working units.

Chris says the owner was keen on low maintenance: the external materials are a GRC concrete panel system on the Kilmore Street façade which is lightweight and efficient to construct and maintain. The Victoria Street frontage is faced with striking mesh-pattern panels to control the glare from morning sunlight streaming into the office areas.

The top floor apartment is clad in Euroline Seamlock, again a practical, hardy, modular system that can be readily adapted.

Lead contractor for the project was South Island owned and operated ABL Construction (Amalgamated Builders Ltd) and General Manager Canterbury Michael Johnson says the synergies between the two multiaward-winning firms made their involvement a no-brainer.

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working with Warren and Mahoney, especially on such a high-quality project,” he says.

“It was a very collaborative environment, with both companies focused on meeting the highest standards.”

Established in 1961, ABL has achieved some of the highest accolades in the commercial contracting sector, including the New Zealand Commercial Projects Platinum Award – bestowed only on those who have won five or more national titles. The ABL team has won national awards across multiple categories including high end commercial projects, working with some of the country’s top architects.

“ABL has been around for 55 years now and during that time, we’ve been focused on open and transparent communication, working closely with the architect and client to ensure we’re delivering the highest quality iteration of exactly what they want.

“The end product speaks of Warren and Mahoney’s professional capabilities. They were brilliant to work with and Riverlands House is a fantastic addition to the city streetscape.”

RIVERLANDS HOUSE IS A FANTASTIC ADDITION TO THE CITY STREETSCAPE.” The design captures quintessential Christchurch views, and the views from the apartment on top are pretty much 360 degrees. Chris’ favourite view is from the master bed and bath over Durham Street to the Port Hills, but the view from the west terrace across Hagley Park to the snow-capped mountains is pretty impressive too.

PROJECT PARTNERS ABL Construction: Ph: 03-341 2160 Web: www.abl.co.nz Warren and Mahoney: Ph: 03-961 5926 Web: www.warrenandmahoney.com

COLAB Ph: 03 379 3309 Web: www.colabarch.co.nz CUTTING EDGE KITCHENS Ph: 021 285 1900 Web: cuttingedgekitchens.co.nz GARRY MUIRSON BUILDERS Ph: 027 4346 981

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The Canterbury earthquakes signified a nor’wester-worthy gust of wind to the burnished flame of the ‘Christchurch Style’ of architecture, snuffing out much of that era’s celebrated oeuvre. Fortunately, Tobin Smith and Blair Paterson, of CoLab Architecture are tending the flicker that remains, providing oxygen to the essence of those mid-century ideas and fuelling their evolution to relevance for this century.

he Dorset Street Townhouses are a case in point. Located in an architecturally important area of the city where streets run rib-form from Hagley Park to the city, the three standalone highly-specified townhouses replace a monolithic art deco block of four flats.

The area’s rich grain of townhouse typologies inspired the gable rooves and elegantly dense forms clad in dark vertical and horizontal cedar. Proximity to the wooded acres of Hagley Park made the use of timber an obvious choice, with the radiance of oak flooring and joinery complementing the double height living room indoors and wooden louvres tempering the window expanses outside.

Cutting Edge Kitchens supplied the joinery and Tobin describes the local firm as “totally fantastic”. Jonathan Parsons of Cutting Edge Kitchens says the companies have had a great working relationship since CoLab’s inception. “We love doing CoLab jobs because they provide all the necessary information and the end product always looks amazing.”

All the company’s joinery is custom made and installed by Cutting Edge Kitchens, which understands the look CoLab is going for and recognises the importance of getting the details right. “On any job we’re happy to talk through options and discuss with them available alternatives in style and price,” Jonathan says.

Garry Muirson Builders enjoyed shouldering the task of bringing the well-designed but complex project to life.

Director Garry Muirson, says that CoLab was great to work with, and this project was fun to do, as it is their first within the ‘four avenues’. “It is rewarding to know that our craftsmanship on this great design will enhance this historic area for years to come.”

Getting materials on site was sometimes challenging for Project Manager Jade Muirson and his team, given the narrow but surprisingly busy streets. However, the effort was more than worth it and they are thrilled with how this high-profile build has turned out.

Bringing diversity to design postearthquake is important to CoLab and the judges have taken note with this project shortlisted in the Canterbury competition of the NZIA Awards: Multi Residential category.

CoLab has been an award-winner each year it has entered; not surprising given its ethos of articulation of local characteristics in form, “don’t force an idea if it doesn’t suit an area”.

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By Tracey Edwardes

A world-class venture by Calder Stewart will soon showcase a very unique entertainment and dining experience in the CBD. The Cantabrian icon with the X-factor is on schedule, on budget, for a September 21 launch – in time for school holidays.

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first for New Zealand, EntX Entertainment Central will house the state-of-the-art Hoyts complex extending between Tuam and Lichfield Streets, with seven cinemas on the first and second stories, and 18 restaurants and bars on the ground floor of a triple-height, 15 metre high atrium.

“After losing Regent on Worcester and the Hoyts 8 complex, Hoyts desired a new inner-city flagship cinema complex.

Nothing could compare to this site’s location,” says Calder Stewart’s Project Director Mark Weaver. “It fits well within the overall scheme of the city and will become a popular entertainment destination.”

The base build, incorporating a total floor area of 10,500m2, commenced in February

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2017, the Hoyts fitout has commenced and the dining tenants’ fitouts will begin in July.

Mark says the overall design incorporates a Canterbury landscape theme to create a large glade space and a more enclosed grove area . Supporting columns and the use of recycled timbers reflect the dark forest tree trunks of native Canterbury forest, all weaving amongst an eclectic maze of dining and socialising spaces.

“And a spectacular lighting feature will soon be unveiled,” he says. Full-height glass windows link into the outside city vibe, a vibrant vista whilst descending the escalator from Hoyts’ first floor entrance.

“The ground floor comprises a dining precinct with 18 restaurants representing all four corners of the globe, seating over 400 people comfortably,” Mark says. “It’s a great

place to meet friends for a meal, watch a movie, or just people watch.”

EntX expects to be buzzing day and night with every type of dining environment from sociable bar leaners to soft leather couches by a cosy fireplace; world class – with a regional eclectic feel. The design and build project is headed by Mark, Project Manager Matt Peterson, Constructor Manager Jeff Sutherland and their talented team of carpenters.

Outside, the undulating canopy reflects the contours of the Port Hills, harmonising with the roof line of its adjacent neighbour, the Christchurch Bus Exchange. CS Roofing Canterbury was commissioned to supply and install the architectural wall cladding.

The premium product, Euro Tray Angle Seam, was used to create the lightweight

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wall cladding of the atrium sides of the complex. Vertical lines varying in subtly changing shades emulate Canterbury plain’s patchwork landscape. “We used our highly skilled, experienced team on time and to budget, using this high-quality product, and met the challenges in the attention to detail required, from measuring and installation to sign off,” says Project Manager Shane Johnstone. “We are proud to be involved with such a prominent Christchurch Landmark.”

Hoyts cinemas incorporate more than 940 electric reclining seats with super spacious leg room across seven luxury cinemas – two extreme screens with Dolby surround take cinema to an exhilarating new level. For those special occasions, try one of the intimate 40 seat LUX cinemas

with a restaurant to seat service.

AMT Mechanical Services strict acoustic requirements within the cinemas was one challenge, including delivery of conditioned air, to maintain patron comfort levels, while meeting very specific noise criteria. This includes large noise attenuators within duct runs, and developing alternate methods to support ducting around acoustic ceilings and walls. “The project has been fully BIM (3D) modelled via our in-house CAD engineers, allowing us to complete clash-analysis early on,” says Area Manager Chris Green. “To date we’ve commissioned four of the cinemas, and are installing mechanical services for the Hoyts kitchens and hospitality tenancies. Preliminary HVAC design commenced in June 2016. and we’re extremely excited see the project

unfolding and very proud to work with Calder Stewart.”

Calder Stewart, predominately involved in industrial design and build development, has its own distribution fleet, access gear, cranes, as well as reinforcing steel, structural steel and concrete panel production plants. This was a cost-effective factor in the $50 million dollar project that utilised 580 tonnes of structural steel.

No stranger to central city development and construction, Calder Stewart also built the new Kathmandu and Vodafone buildings. “Our design and build process is very simple. Tell us what you want to achieve, and we’ll work on making it happen,” Mark says. “Our vertical supply chain means efficiencies and savings are passed onto our clients and our timeframes are shorter.”

As the company transitions from a regional base to a national focus with inroads into the Auckland and Hamilton markets, the latest outstanding new flagship in Christchurch showcases all that can be possible.

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Lintrathen Gardens is a multi-unit complex on a large site in Fendalton. Designed by David Sheppard of Sheppard & Rout Architects, it has been shortlisted for the local NZIA awards for 2018.

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esigned with the intention of articulating the complex interplay between natural elements and contemporary form, it is a refined example of modernist architecture.

Developer NewUrban Group was thrilled with the work of Sheppard & Rout, an awardwinning architectural firm in the heart of the city. NewUrban Group Executive Chair Sir Bob Parker explains, “We wanted the architecture of this project front and centre and we believe that Sheppard & Rout are the best available – they have great works of legacy all over the city.

“David’s input was crucial to its success.”

Comprising two stand-alone residences and eight spacious townhouses, the homes are scattered amongst protected trees and all have access to the stream.

“They have the feeling of size without necessarily being large which seems to be what the market demands more and more. When I was training one of my favourite tutors said to me ‘with anything you design you should really enjoy living in it yourself’, and that approach remains with me,” David says.

“There is serenity in the complex. When it comes to design, simplicity is key, we are cautious of fads or fashions – we think of lasting quality, which drives from creating quality of space.”

The striking horizontal lines of the louvres and floating concrete steps up to the decks are eye-catching, yet timeless. This has been a project of excellence for all involved, the end result is a paradise.

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The cutting-edge design focus of Sheppard & Rout combines with a series of secluded and sheltered outdoor living spaces surrounded by landscaped grounds overlooking the picturesque Wairarapa Stream. Make you selection from three, luxurious three or four bedroom homes presenting a distinct point of difference.

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TilingTeam If you are after premium quality tiles to give your home distinctive flair, then look no further than the 100m2 Giovanni Tiles selection studio at 3 Lester Lane, just off Dean’s Ave, which holds a selection of more than 1000 premium tiles.

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tile selection studio that recognises the growing interest from homeowners and construction companies alike, Giovanni Tiles has a dedicated team of friendly experts in colour and style to assist you with all your requirements, from tile selection to free measure and quote, and delivery right to your door.

All tiles in the selection studio are sold under the Giovanni brand and sourced from leading tile manufacturers worldwide.

“We import our tiles direct which cuts out the middle man, so our prices are very competitive,” Giovanni Tiles owner, Garey Burgess says.

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The selection studio features extensive areas of tile samples from mosaics, to floor and wall tiles, for both interior and exterior environments. Available in all sizes, this gives customers the best possible idea of what tiles are available, and if they don’t have it, they will find it for you!

Giovanni Tiles is able to source other tiles direct from manufacturers and holds more than 40,000m2 on site at all times, so they can deliver to you when you require them.

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MYOB’s latest Christchurch office is all about space for promoting collaboration and innovation.

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he refurbished building, located at 7 William Pickering Drive Burnside, houses approximately 200 staff, with space for up to 265, predominately working in sales, service and software development for the well-renowned business management software business.

“We’re hugely excited about this space – all 2,700 square meters of it,” MYOB New Zealand General Manager Carolyn Luey says.

“We’re proudly committed to Christchurch and it gives me great satisfaction to see this investment in the community here.”

The new building’s open-plan design contains a wide variety of formal and informal workspaces with comfortable breakout areas and amenities designed to bring people together. “We often talk about the future of work, about how workplace habits and relationships are changing, often through technological transformation. We want this space to

be an ‘office of innovation’ to reflect that philosophy.”

The building also houses a co-working space for MYOB’s start-up customers to locate themselves in the crucial first few months of life, giving access to specialised technology and advice to help them grow. Other features include a wellness room, fitness room, library, gaming room, IT Genius Bar and internal training room, while a Microsoft Surface Hub uses the latest collaboration technology.

“Opening up a part of our building to entrepreneurial businesses is an exciting innovation and demonstrates how MYOB is invested in supporting the startup community here in Christchurch,” Carolyn says.

“We believe our offices should be enjoyable places where our team members can do their best work and have fun in open, friendly environments designed for easy collaboration.”

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While you will be spoilt for choice with more than 70 contemporary house plans to select from, each design can be easily customised to meet a client’s needs, wants and dreams. Compass Homes is flexible and can meet a range of needs, with house and land packages available or the company can provide design and build services if you have your own section.

There is an experienced team of designers, engineers and project managers, who are highly skilled at considering the individual building site orientation, budget, and the purchaser’s personal style and future needs.

Three show homes in Christchurch – Kaiapoi, Rolleston and Preston’s Park – allow potential clients to experience the homeliness and style the company offers. The fittings are all high quality and what you see in the show homes is what you get, all-inclusive in the price of your own new home, so no surprises when the account comes in.

Working with a smaller intimate company that focuses on customer service has huge advantages as clients are never ‘just a number’.

The business uses innovative technology to keep the client up to date via an online project management system and that means a client is always aware of progress as it’s happening.

The company ethos is strongly focused on the importance of open communication and full transparency throughout the building process.

It is run as a joint venture (not a franchise) between the national owners and the branch owner. Unlike some franchise situations where an ‘all care but no responsibility’ scenario operates, Compass Homes has an ‘all care and all responsibility’ structure. The national owners have a personal liability and responsibility in each branch.

In addition to the 10-year Master Builders Guarantee and the 12-month maintenance period, each branch carries extensive public liability insurance to protect against all events, giving clients the confidence to relax, sit back and enjoy the journey.

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