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Revelling at the Races The time to dine A summer soiree

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COVER STORY 13. REVELLING AT THE RACES

FEATURES 7. SUMMER SEASON KICK-OFF 14. A SPECTACULAR SPOT 18-19. OUR FAVOURITE FOODIE 23 NOVEMBER 2017

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FASHION & HEALTH Revelling at the Races

21. REWARDING DESIGN 25. FASHIONABLE FIXTURE The time to dine

28. A SUMMER SOIREE

CUISINE 41. COCKTAIL CRAZE 42-43. CELLAR SELECTIONS 45. THE TIME TO DINE

A summer soiree

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The 114th running of the Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup saw close to 23,000 guests descend on Addington Raceway on November 14 for a day of fun, fashion and fillies.

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AUTO 76-77. ‘STEERING’ DOWN THE ROAD RISK 78-79. STRENGTH IN SALOON SEGMENT 82. WHERE FOR ART THOU ROMEO

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SUMMER SEASON Summer is approaching, the holidays are upon us and we’re hungry for some fun activities.

or the culinary adventurists, the next few months have a lot in store for you.

Locally, the annual South Island Wine and Food Festival offers an exceptional showcase of fine wine and good food to kick off the summer season in style.

More than 8000 wine and food enthusiasts are expected to descend on Hagley Park at the seventh annual South Island Wine and Food Festival on Saturday December 2.

More than 40 wineries from Marlborough to Central Otago will be showing off their best vintages, including Ataahua Waipara, Straight 8 Estate, Greystone Wines, Lone Goat, The Winemakers Wife and Tohu, with strong offerings from gourmet food producers and local restaurants, including TMR (The Monday Room).

Top chefs will be offering free seminars and cooking displays in the Cooking Theatre or join a tasting with one of our leading wine industry experts in the Wine Seminar Lounge. Or just relax under the trees, glass in hand, to enjoy live entertainment from some of New Zealand’s leading musicians.

For more information, visit www.winefestival.co.nz.

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EDITOR’S PERSPECTIVE

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ith Canterbury Fashion Week next week, and our latest cover a fashionable nod to what we can expect from this year's show, I've been thinking quite a lot about the subject.

Generating billions of dollars per annum in New Zealand, fashion is the untameable beast at the heart of consumer culture. The chameleon like nature of the industry keeps loyalists to 'what's hot and what's not' on their toes, and leaves the rest of us who consider ourselves a 'work in progress' rather perplexed.

All of this 'threads and kicks' talk has inspired some nostalgic and rather cringeinducing memories for me as I reflect on my style – or rather unstylish evolution. It would be difficult to determine which of the styles I donned as a kid of the eighties and nineties eras deserves the 'most heinous' fashion faux pas title.

My obsession with unflattering fabrics; oversized, wideleg jeans, and tie-dye leggings with slouch socks spring to mind as does a denim 'cowgirl' styled dress covered in sequins, which I picked up second-hand shopping with my As the world seems to be moving at an ever-increasing pace, Mum and wore to the point of its extinction. That was a sad day in our we seek solace from household.wherever we can find it. For those of us can't forget the pink,of patent heels that my friend and I wore on who err on theI also introverted side theleather personality spectrum, girls' nights out. My preoccupation with heeled shoes (no longer the case these drawing energy not from the company of others, but rather days) in fact started at around the age of six when I begged my parents for my from downtime, concept ‘creature comforts’ can ownthe pair of 'clip clops'.of I still vividly remember when they tooktake me to on buy them.

I think I probably insisted on sleeping in them such was the love of these $20 a somewhat talismanic appeal. white, pointed heels with bows on.

The interesting thing about a lot of the styles we have banished to the back of Which may go some way towards is that they While of ‘The our minds/wardrobes findauthor themselves back Book in vogue when style explaining the popularity of Hygge.

The Danish Art of royalists decide to give themofa Hygge: second wind.

Pronounced ‘hue-guh’ (notfashion hoo-gah), Ultimately, is an extremely subjective,Comfort, personal thing, Contentment, and but I believe one of the best to parts about something Louisa you feelThomsen really proud of, is the the Danish concept is said have no donning Connection’, Brits being somewhat of a Tomboy these days, I know I direct translation confidence in English,injection. thoughDespitecalls it “a practical way of creating also love the feeling that comes over me when wearing a beautiful garment. ‘cosy’ comes close. sanctuary in the middle of very real I hope reading through some of the not-so-fashionable hallmarks of my youth Helen Russell, the British author of life”, pointing towards an attitude provides some great conversation starters this weekend as you share some of ‘The Year of Living Danishly’, defi nes embraces your own sartorial sins with that friends and family.the authentic signs of

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the term as “taking pleasure in the presence of gentle, soothing things”, like a cup of freshly brewed coffee and a snuggly rug.

For others, including author of cookbook and wellness guide ‘How to Hygge: The Nordic Secrets to a Happy Life’, Signe Johansen, it’s about “healthy hedonism” of the culinary kind; cardamom buns and mulled wine by a roaring fire.

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a living presence within the home — creative clutter, calming colours and subtly mismatched décor.

Touted as the reason for the Danes’ consistent ranking as the happiest people in the world, it’s all about the little things in life. So, whether your hygge is cream buns and an earl grey, or a candlelit dinner, this is one life philosophy we could all benefit from getting on board with.

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You will find notable brands such as Missoni Home, Baobab candles, Seletti, Good & Co and bassike, along with luxury gifts, glassware, ceramics and homeware. A re-addition to Corso Merivale is the iconic brand ‘Alessi’ which is due in December – a timeless classic that is distinctly recognisable.

For the long lazy summer days ahead, the edgy Italian design house Seletti’s outdoor furniture ‘Industry Collection’ will be sure to impress, with a modern updated twist on the decorative ironwork chairs and tables.

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A Llama, a lamb and a donkey are not your usual visitors expected at a retirement abode in Bryndwr, but the A&P Show was just another entertaining day in the gardens of Elmswood Retirement Village. Fendalton retirement Village also joined the sausage sizzles, ring toss, fun and frivolity.

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“It gives you more independence, once you’re not tied to the chores and stress of maintaining a home.”

Elmswood’s boutique-sized little sister, Fendalton has current vacancies in assisted-living units. Elmswood also incorporates hospital-level care and has open homes for its villas every Wednesday, 1-2pm.

It is certainly a convenient central location where loved ones, including the family pet, enjoy visiting. Contact Donna on 021 241 9979. Elmswood Retirement Village is located at 131 Waiaraki Road and Fendalton Retirement Village, 73 Bryndwr Road.

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There’s no understating the popularity of the Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day, with its 114th running seeing approximately 23,000 guests descend on Addington Raceway for a day of fun, fashion and fillies.

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ollowing the fashion flair on the runway were judges Senior Westfield Stylist and Signature Style Owner Jackie O’Fee, host of TVNZ’s ‘Kiwi Living’ and member of the Westfield Fashion Collective Luke Bettesworth, and radio DJ from The Hit’s Drive Show Flynny, while his co-host, Stacey Morrison, was MC for the day. ZM’s Jase and PJ added their creative input into the ZM Body Art competition along with their very popular $1000 handshake promotion in the Public Village and Lindauer Lawn.

First-time entrant, Katie Parish, winner of Westfield Riccarton Style Stakes Best Dressed Lady, was shocked but felt very privileged to win; runner-up was Mikhal Robinson. The Westfield Riccarton Style Stakes Best Dressed Man went to Gunther Rowe. Winner of the ZM Body Art was Daisy Tait with her model, Zoe Phillips, and the winner of new body art category, Blend in Stand Out, was Tait’s Tutor, Angela Pethig.

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by Lazarus and driven by Mark Purdon. Lazarus was so far ahead Mark was able to see how big his winning margin was on the big screen, located before the finishing post.

On the stylish Lindauer Lawn Rooftop Area, headline act Mitch James entertained racegoers with his Ed Sheeran-influenced sets, while Kiwi pop powerhouse Theia performed in the Public Village.

Sol3 Mio’s Moses Mckay treated guests to the national anthem ‘a capella’ style, while brothers Ling and Zing from The Block fame, rounded out the celebrity VIPs on the day.

This year St John, Ronald McDonald House and Cancer Society were the chosen charities, with $1 from each race book donated to St John, 50 per cent of the proceeds from this year’s Cup pins going to Ronald McDonald House and all profits from the sale of the Dexter Dunn Bobbleheads going to the Cancer Society.

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If you’re looking for a long weekend away from the Garden City, Queenstown is an old favourite.

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ituated in the heart of Kawarau Village on the edge of Lake Wakatipu, DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown boasts spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ranges.

Family-friendly restaurants, bars and a café are a stone’s throw away. There’s no better way to start the day than breakfast at Wakatipu Grill. The restaurants, bars, wineries and cafés in Queenstown are all exceptional; who can go past Rata or Madam Woo, for starters?

Water taxis are available from the on-site jetty to the town centre if a long lunch or night out is what you’re after. Access to the lake and water activities is at the front door and, if it’s skiing you’re after, Remarkables or Coronet is less than an hour’s drive.

For adrenalin junkies, bungy jumping, the Shotover Jet and Fly By Wire are amongst a plethora of local activities, while the Earnslaw, a refurbished 1912 steamship, is a wonderful 1.5 hour trip across Lake Wakitipu.

You can take one of the bikes available at Double Tree and see some of the amazing scenic bike rides and the walking tracks are at your fingertips.

My weekend was a mix of fashion, food and frivolity, but my home away from home at the Double Tree by Hilton was exceptional. After all, use a great hotel as your home base and you can’t go wrong.

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irector, choreographer and costume designer Stephen Robertson transports audiences to 1920s Chicago with an authentic stage setting, stunning costumes and iconic musical numbers such as ‘All That Jazz’ and ‘Roxie’ under the musical direction of Richard Marrett. Chicago will run from 25 November to 20 January.

Playwright Maureen Dallas Watkins wrote the original play as a satire of the justice system in 1926, based on two murder trials she covered during a stint as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune.

“While being a loved classic, it is just as relevant today as it was in the ’20s, if not more so – especially with the rise of the internet,” says Marketing Manager Samantha McConnell.

“The media sensationalises murderess Roxie Hart, turning her into a darling of the press. We see this all the time in modern media.”

Nomi Cohen perfectly portrays Roxie, the wannabe vaudeville performer who shot her cheatin’ good-for-nothin’ lover. Fellow murderess Velma Kelly is played by Darlene Mohekey, with her powerhouse opera-trained voice. Roy Snow becomes Billy Flynn, the silver-tongued lawyer, promising the lure of stardom and escape from death row. “The cast is exceptional and the audience will recognise a few familiar faces.”

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In the dramatic season-two finale of MasterChef, Jax Hamilton’s elaborate macaroon tower collapsed and crashed to the floor, with her dreams of winning the MasterChef title falling to pieces along with her dessert. But she won the heart of the nation and now everyone’s favourite foodie, Jax Hamilton has a new project, ‘Jax Food Hax’.

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How did the idea for Jax Food Hax come about? What made you want to create easy and quick meals for people who don’t have a lot of time to cook?

Following the breakdown of my 18-year marriage, 11 years ago, I found myself a single mother of two teenage boys, with voracious appetites and a very small food budget. I was also a working mother, so I needed to really look at the ingredients in my pantry that I had already purchased (with new eyes) in order to create delicious, filling meals with personality for my boys. Also I only had half the time in which to do so and I couldn’t afford any waste.

What is your favourite (secret) spot in Christchurch?

Taylors Mistake beach at twilight with fish and chips.

3. If you could pick one of your favourite dishes to cook and eat what would it be?

Whitebait and Scallop ravioli with a Limoncello and Dill sauce – significantly my best dish this year. The sauce can also be drizzled over oysters, scallops (in the shell) or over mussels with my breadcrumb hax, grilled to seafood perfection. Or you can poach some white fish in it – divine.

Did you find your cooking style changed when you moved to New Zealand, was there a difference in the availability of ingredients etc that meant you had to change what you were used to doing?

I’m a Jamaican, cockney, New Zealand citizen. Whenever I travel, I always investigate the natural pantry of the region, which is what I’ve always done, especially when I lived in London and travelled to Europe most months.

New Zealand is no different, when I arrived, I’d never eaten, feijoa, persimmon, pumpkin, paua, NZ Whitebait, kina, pikopiko and mutton bird. The food here has had a significant impression on the way I cook and lends well to my Jamaican heritage.

What would you say is the key to making good food for someone who can’t cook?

People are always more engaged when they have invested part of themselves in the process. Get them to help, taste and be proud of what they’ve achieved. My kitchen is open and full of personality. It was designed so that anyone sitting at the breakfast bar can interact with me and be part of the process when I cook: chop, stir, taste – it’s very participant-friendly and colourful.

If you didn’t become a chef, what would you have done instead?

If I wasn’t a chef, I would play clarinet for the London Symphony Orchestra or be a contemporary dancer.

If you could name a secret talent, apart from cooking, what would it be?

Er, if I tell you it won’t be secret anymore! I’m a genius recorder player.

If you had to put together the most classic kiwi dish you could think of, what would be in it?

I’d probably make some lamb, mint and kumara sausages.

Chop them up and pop them in a pie with a mint sauce then top with grated cheese………mmm mmm mmm ooh I feel a recipe coming on.

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Being able to wear it or even more satisfying, seeing someone else enjoying a garment I’ve designed, is incredibly rewarding, I still get a kick out of it.

What’s your design philosophy?

With the abundance of what is on offer and the constant stimulation in modern society, I have over the last few years felt a real need to simplify my world, which has organically extended to design.

Better and fewer is my philosophy, I take a more minimal approach these days, with quality in design, make and fabrication as my guide. Items may cost a little more, but will last and be loved for longer, and fewer will be required.

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

Absolutely everything and everywhere, I’ve been described as a magpie before, as I seem to have a honing mechanism that seeks out newness or fresh interpretations on old favourites. Immersed in a busy life with two teenagers, I don’t have the luxury of sketching for hours, or researching online for current or historic fashion, so I’m looking to people, music, objects, cuisine, and nature and especially travel for design inspiration. There’s never a shortage as I can incorporate it into my every day.

What are some of the looks we can expect to see coming through in the upcoming sartorial season?

I am a big fan of athleisure, the juxtaposition of sport and luxe has resulted in a trend that is versatile and practical, but polished and sophisticated. The three collections we design all have elements of this trend, ranging from trench coats in active wear fabrications, dress pants in sweat shirting finished with sporty stripes in rich satins, and luxurious soft cotton blend knits in sweatshirts, joggers, and more unexpectedly in skirts and dresses.

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If you adore fine natural fabrics like silks and wools, and love to express yourself in fashion, then prepare to be utterly seduced by the gorgeousness on offer at Bettie Monroe at The Colombo.

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ndeed, my own intended content-gathering chat with lovely Helen Fraser who, along with Lucy Thomas, owns and designs for their six New Zealand boutiques, resulted in me leaving with four delicious additions to my wardrobe. All entirely justifiable purchases of course…

“Each garment adds a touch of magic to your wardrobe with vibrant colours and delightful prints,” Helen says.

Designing for twelve years, Helen and Lucy take great pride in being fully New Zealand designed and made, employing 30 staff in house and up to 20 more out of house.

There are new arrivals every week and, by always listening to their customers, the most popular items are remade in different fabrics.

Helen loves the way their clothes empower women: they design fun adjustable clothes for all silhouettes. The capped-sleeve Sophia wrap dress in luscious red print is wearable five different ways. It’s ideal for cocktails midnight Saturday, then reverse it Monday morning to create a high neck for an office lunch and Christmas cake with great aunt Prudence on Wednesday.

The Kaya dress in azure 100 per cent silk is perfect for sophisticated parties or cool calm Christmas shopping. Wearable eight different ways, it can be structured, billowing, or use the clever tabs at the hem for floaty and flowing. As Helen and Lucy say “go to gorgeousness”. Go to Bettie Monroe.

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FUN IN THE SUN Summer style has never looked this cool. Shop our favourite sartorial summer selections.

Turn heads with this metallic silk dress with French lace underbodice, INGRID BROOK COCKTAIL DRESS, www.ingridbrook.nz

From the Fiesta Barcelona Collection, SASS & BIDE BEAUTIFUL HARMONIES DRESS, www.lynnwoodsonlinestore.co.nz Fun in the sun, TROPICAL FUN SILK DRESS + CORAL SILK PRINCESS BOLERO, www.smithandboston.co.nz

Vibrant and versatile, can be tied six ways, ORIGAMI DRESS, www.bettiemonroe.co.nz

The light leather look of summer, DAY BACKPACK, www.villageleathercraft.com

Summer colours hit the sweet spot, FREYA MOSAIC BALCONY BRA 8-16 DD-GG, www.thefittingroom.co.nz Sophisticated summer style, STELLA + GEMMA BRACELET AND SUNGLASSES, MINX SHOES, Little Freds, Fendalton Mall, Memorial Ave. 24 November 23, 2017 Metropol

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o-owner Deborah Lewthwaite says the team “find huge satisfaction in treating customers well, making women feel beautiful as well as comfortable”.

Clients respond with feedback such as “lovely service, I felt beautiful walking out” and “I felt like myself again after going through a difficult time”.

With winter layers shed, our silhouette is more visible. Deborah says they can create the perfect foundation for uplift, support and shape under t-shirts and sheer layers.

For summer dresses, The Fitting Room has strapless bras in sizes 8-22, as well as up to GG cup size. If your backless dress doesn’t

lend itself to strapless, the store also stocks a breast uplift tape in three sizes, up to cup size H. Gifts receive free gift boxing and wrapping.

Luxury items that women might not buy for themselves are popular and the team can assist with sizing, or choose a gorgeous chemise where exact size is less crucial.

Deborah says new styles are added to favourites every month and they are always trialling new brands such as Parfait, which joins existing French favourite Chantelle, now available in cup sizes C DD. Much-loved UK brand Fantasie is a store fixture and is available up to an H cup.

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healthy tan Dr Frost’s philosophy at Face Value Cosmetic Clinic is usually ‘Less is more’ however, when it comes to sun protection for your skin, the reverse is true.

hen asked about the single most important aspect of skin care, using a high quality, broad spectrum sunscreen is his top tip.

Summer can be especially harmful for our skin, with excessive sun exposure, hot dry winds and air conditioning playing a part. The sun’s rays are a main cause of skin damage, resulting in uneven pigmentation, dehydration, wrinkles, thickening and general signs of aging.

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Follow these steps to care for your summer skin:

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Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen, every day… even when it’s cloudy.

Reapply frequently, especially after swimming or exercise.

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Don’t forget the cleavage! The neck and décolletage are too often neglected and are prone to premature ageing.

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Exfoliate. Dead cells sit on the surface of your skin making it look dull, rough and dry. Exfoliating removes these dead cells, allowing your radiant summer skin to shine through, while allowing new cells to regenerate faster.

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Moisturise and hydrate. It is tempting to ease up on moisturising in summer because your skin may not feel as dry. But good moisturisers and hydrating serums work over time, promoting healthy skin with consistent use.

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Watch out for photosensitivity; some medications, and even herbal products like St Johns Wort, can make your skin more sensitive to sun exposure, increasing the risk of sunburn. Talk to your general practice team if you are taking any medications.

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Whether it’s a celebratory birthday present, romantic gesture of love or a ‘just because’ present for that special someone, Petersens Jewellers in the Bush Inn Centre will make sure all clients are well covered.

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ince 1863, Petersens Jewellers has always taken pride in their passion for this precious stone.

Brent Morrison, Managing Director of Petersens Jewellers, travels to Antwerp – the diamond capital – twice a year to handpick his diamonds, ensuring each is of highest quality and set to impress. This also means endless possibilities including fancy-shaped and coloured diamonds to make it a truly unique and intimate experience when it comes to creating that special ring to last a lifetime.

Petersens Jewellers does not only inspire a love affair with diamonds; the store offers an extensive range of wedding

bands for both men and women, including a unique range by Dora which specialises in men’s wedding bands and rings.

Petersens Jewellers will stretch imaginations with stunningly bold designs from Germany’s Thomas Sabo, and a vast range of locallymade and specially imported gold jewellery for every occasion.

Last of all is something for all the modern-day blokes out there; Petersens Jewellers is currently a stockist for the Seiko GPS Astron watches and also carries a large range of Citizen Eco-Drive watches, Bulova, Daniel Wellington and watches by Thomas Sabo. Flexible layby and Q card finance are both available, which makes a great gift idea even better.

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A SUMMER SOIREE Browsing and boutique shopping at The Old Meadery in Fernside is like summer in the French countryside.

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wner Anette Drewery is hosting a Christmas market on the lawn on Thursday December 7, from 5pm to about 8pm. Golden Retrievers Daisy and Flynn will be greeting ladies at the 15 stalls of handmade crafts, along with Becky’s Caravan food truck, a coffee cart and live music to serenade the soiree.

The shop will be open too, with Italian and French designer clothing and eclectic vintage and new giftware. The clothing side of the business has blossomed and Anette has now launched her online shop Molto Bella, www.moltobella.nz. The one-off designs are romantic, wellmade mix-and-match layering pieces.

Larger sizes are aplenty, beautifully shaping mature and voluptuous silhouettes.

Dusky pastels, neutrals and florals are of finely woven linen, soft lace, chiffon, cotton or delicate knits, with

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striking Italian jewellery to complement. Walk through to a room of French vintage pieces and gifts, from chandeliers and pillar candles to linen and French soaps. It’s pure enchantment in this original Old Meadery factory, converted into authentic French chic.

Wandering the five acres of heritage roses and shady trees is a must, or bring a picnic. Anette says it’s the most abundant the garden has been in the four years since she and husband Graeme bought the historic homestead.

Likely to be spotted are the fluffy, portly chooks – who even have their own French-style chalet.

Visit The Old Meadery 273 Plaskett Road, Fernside, www.theoldmeadery.co.nz, Facebook or email sales@theoldmeadery.co.nz.

Phone 03-313 1366. Open Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm

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Hair Co. + Beauty is a hair and beauty salon that enjoys keeping up with the latest trends in hair styling and beauty therapy.

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he highly qualified professional hair stylists at the Hair Co. portion of the business offer haircuts, treatments, blow waves, colour

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Beauty services have broad appeal for people of all ages, both men and women.

Hair Co. + Beauty provides excellent service, quality, products and furnishings – an enjoyable atmosphere at an acceptable price.

Their facial loyalty card is a great option.

After cleansing and massaging, a mask is applied to hydrate and boost dry or dehydrated skin.

Hair Co. has a summer sale offering 30 per cent off Keratin Smoothing Treatment until December 31. If you usually straighten your hair, a keratin hair-smoothing treatment will shorten your blow-drying time and take away any frizz for a maintenance-free summer.

The experienced, qualified beauty therapists at Hair Co. + Beauty offer total beauty services, including waxing, threading, tinting and facials, with four beauty packages, such as the Eye Trio Package which includes eyelash tinting, eyebrow tinting and shaping, from $30.

For more information, phone 03-379 4591.

Riccarton Hair Co. is open standard mall hours seven days a week, while the city branch Hair Co. + Beauty (shop 14B BNZ Centre Cashel Street) is open Monday Saturday from 9am to 6pm, and Sunday from 10am to 6pm.

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he store is wide in its focus.

There are quality, occasionally humorous gifts for all, from babies right through the ageranges; ideal presents for women and men, including furnishings.

The buyer for Little Fred’s has an eye for the flamboyant and unpretentious, the rustic and the elegant.

As we enter into the festive holiday season, Little Fred’s offers an eclectic and stylish collection. There are breezy yet edgy kaftans and wraps for Christmas day, the bach and the beach.

A range of Minx shoes would be the perfect accompaniment. These come in tones which go with everything: black, white, nude and metallic, making them a sound investment. Straw hats are here to match.

For those considering Christmas décor and traditions, there’s plenty to excite.

Gingerbread-style German porcelain light-houses sit alongside candles with evocative fragrances like gardenia, sandalwood, fig-tree and French pear.

There are wooden puppet-toys, to infuse a child’s bedroom with traditional whimsy.

Fluffy fur keyrings and jewellery to suit all budgets make this an exciting gift destination.

Little Fred’s even offers an apron which reads, ‘Will trade husband for wine.’ Why resist?

giftwares Gorgeous

Every gift type you could think of resides at Little Fred’s in Fendalton Mall. There’s a great range of both clothing and shoes. Here there’s no distinction between comfort and sophistication, as every item has both in spades. The store supports local designers by stocking their products.

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THE ULTIMATE

CHRISTMAS GIFT Treat your loved one this Christmas with a gift voucher for world-class pampering with Lotus at Siam Thai Day Spa.

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scape the hustle and bustle of the city, relax and unwind together in the luxurious award-winning day spa, owned and operated by Duncan and Jeerana Laing. A quiet city oasis, the day spa features a private lake, majestic swans and awardwinning gardens bordering Ernle Clark Reserve, with its large established trees and the sound of bellbirds.

Lotus at Siam delivers a holistic and rejuvenating experience; the perfect indulgence for Christmas.

Treat yourselves to world-class pampering in one of the luxuriously appointed private couple’s therapy rooms.

Alternatively, treat your special someone to a gift voucher for one of Lotus at Siam’s decadent treatments to enjoy on their own – luxurious pampering treatments from massage therapies (including the luxurious Royal Thai Massage) and body scrubs, to hot stone massages or the luxurious ELEMIS Thousand Flower Detox Wrap.

For important clients and staff, Lotus at Siam Thai Day Spa understands the need to create the best impression in everything you and your company does. Designed as sales incentives, staff rewards, or client Christmas gifts, luxurious packages begin at 20-treatment vouchers.

It’s also time to start regular facial routines ensuring your face looks its best. Partnering with ELEMIS, Lotus at Siam Thai Day Spa now offers six scientific facial solutions for all skin types.

ELEMIS facials are machine free. While your mask sets, you are not left alone, but highly qualified Thai therapists massage your head, shoulders, feet, hands and arms using powerful massage sequences.

The team’s experience, gained from thousands of hours working at fivestar spas worldwide, is in excess of 55 years.

These clinically proven facials, supported by the extensive ELEMIS skincare range are sold exclusively in Christchurch by Lotus at Siam.

As a client gift, for loved ones or yourself, luxurious ELEMIS Christmas gift packs offer excellent value for scientifically proven skincare – get in quick before they sell out.

Open from 9am until late seven days a week. Gift vouchers are available at the spa or online. Visit www.lotusspa.co.nz to peruse the exquisite treatments, or call today and treat yourself and your loved ones to the ultimate in world-class, award-winning, holistic pampering.

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THE FOX’S LAIR YOU’LL WANT TO ENTER

Burrowed into a leafy corner of Merivale is brand new shop The Fox’s Lair. It’s not hard to spot for discerning patrons though, as its location is shared with Deval Clothing and Metro Café, on the corner of Merivale Lane and Papanui Road.

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oncentrating on locally designed and made gifts and homewares for men, women and children, the pieces also have a sustainable, ethical and organic focus. Owners Marie Henry and Selma Rainey find it incredibly satisfying to support small and emerging local creatives. The Fox’s Lair also stocks unique and quality imported wares.

With a beautiful range of inexpensive gifts to choose from, and beautiful Christmas-themed decorations and goods, The Fox’s Lair has something for everyone for the festive season.

Nestled deep in the Lair is Basilur, a range of premium organic Ceylonese tea in a variety of natural

flavours. The tea is delicious and the packaging is exquisite! Ethique hair and body care products are cruelty-free and vegan-friendly and made here in Christchurch. And local suppliers Chocolate Traders offer a decadent range of Belgian chocolate in luxurious flavours. Ceramics from Nelson by McGlashen Pottery come in contemporary and classic styles; available in a beautiful range of colours, they make perfect gifts.

Also, there are Christmas Hampers for a range of tastes and budgets which can be pre-ordered. With new items coming in every few days, you are sure to find something unique at The Fox’s Lair, 121 Papanui Road, Merivale. Phone 020 4154 1135 or visit www.facebook.com/foxslairchch.

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A FESTIVE FAVOURITE

They love the lead-up to Christmas at South City. It’s the time the centre puts on its glad rags and it’s the time too that all the activities we associate with the festive season are in full swing.

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op of the popularity list at South City is ‘Selfies with Santa’, the little twist the centre has given to having photos taken with Father Christmas.

Bring your children and your mobile device and track Santa down wherever he may be in the complex between 12pm - 2pm daily from December 16-23.

He could be in the food court; he could be in a shop; he could even be having 40 winks somewhere.

Once you have found him, take your own photo with him. He might even have a few lollies in his pockets to give away to children who have been nice, not naughty.

Having gifts wrapped is always helpful for people under time pressure. South City has thought of this too. From December 16-24 between 11am-7pm, St John volunteers will be in the central court and, for a gold coin donation, they will make your gift packages look stunning.

There are a whole range of different papers to choose from, so there’s sure to be one that will perfectly suit the recipient of your gift.

In the week before Christmas, the centre is open Monday - Saturday from 9am-7pm and on Sunday December 17 and 24, until 6pm. New World and The Warehouse have slightly longer hours. Then after Christmas, on New Year’s Day, South City will again be running the ‘South City on Sale’ event, where one lucky shopper who visits the centre will win a huge prize pack.

Check out South City’s Facebook page for more details.

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Christchurch Immigration Health is conveniently located at St Georges Hospital, with easy access and plenty of parking. A relaxed one-stop clinic, all the tests are performed on site and at the same time. This guarantees a quick and efficient process, with the majority of medicals completed in one to two hours and submitted within two to three days.

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immigration medicals since 2011 and, as a migrant herself, she can sympathise with the pressures of visa application.

As a doctor for more than 20 years, Lisa has a wealth of experience to draw on.

Working closely with other specialists at the same hospital Lisa can minimise any potential delays.

“Our prices are extremely competitive, hard to beat and one could argue the best value in town,” Dr Lisa explains.

“We have flexible hours and capacity, so we can often accommodate you, your family and friends at short notice.

With the highest star rating on Google your pretty certain to get a fast, friendly and great service at a great price.”

Call Christchurch Immigration Health and make your appointment today on 03-355 7444 or Free phone: 0800 088 882.

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Breaking down

LEARNING BARRIERS The Seabrook McKenzie Centre is an education centre for those with Specific Learning Disabilities. This, an umbrella term that covers such conditions such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia. The centre provides assessments, guidance, referral services and specialised tuition to between 250 and 300 students, with 31 specially trained teachers registered with the centre.

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t Seabrook McKenzie assessments are wide, ensuring all possible sources of difficulties are covered. The results and recommendations address ‘barriers to life’ as well as ‘barriers to learning’.

For example, when working with adults, short term memory and organisational difficulties are often more of a problem in employment than literacy is. For young people a word finding difficulty that affects verbal communication can be a bigger source of embarrassment than poor maths or reading.

The centre’s approach targets confidence and wellbeing first, then cognitive processes and academic skills to give best results. “We aim to give a breathing pace and ease pressure while working on all the above, by restoring belief in themselves, lessening anxiety and maladaptive coping behaviour and ensuring success by working from where they are in small steps,” Registered Psychologist and Clinical Director at Seabrook McKenzie Centre, Anne Stercq, explains.

“We teach strategies – not just academic skills, but organisation and social skills too.”

This approach enables students to progress despite their difficulties, by minimising social and school barriers to learning. Tutors who provide highly individualised intervention that complements help given by school and accommodations (such as teacher aides, reader writers, technology and cooperative learning) means they get results at Seabrook McKenzie.

“The school has now been going for 10 years and it is a pleasure to see how these young people, some with very severe difficulties, have gone on to achieve their aims, passing NCEA level 3 and UE, successfully obtaining trade qualifications,” Stercq continues.

Seabrook also runs Touch Type Read and Spell programme (which just won an educational award in the UK) after school specifically designed for students with dyslexia. Visit www.seabrookmckenzie.net.

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RECORD-BREAKING AUCTION On Saturday October 28, Canterbury Medical Research Foundation’s annual Wine and Art Auction at the Rydges Latimer hit a new record, with funds raised at the event topping $160,000 to support Legionella research.

Tony & Marga Bastinas, Monica Ryan, Mike Laney

Ivan & Chris Donaldson, John & Liz Barry

Margaret Hlavac, Ian & Barb Wright

Blair Gorman, Kate Russell Anitra Carr, Jace Carson Hilary & David Stock, Sue Stenhouse Bidding at the auction was fierce, with many items going for well above reserve. Generous donors helped the total along, with offers of the use of luxury accommodation all over the South Island and Melbourne.

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TREATMENT AVAILABLE

Between 10 and 20 per cent of people in the western world suffer from gastroesophageal reflux. This is a condition in which gastric content from the stomach is brought up to the oesophagus (on a much more regular basis than for those of us who might periodically overreach ourselves on curry night).

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ffecting people of all ages including babies, symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux can be mild, such as an acidic taste in the mouth, regurgitation, heartburn, belching and bloating; or more severe, including chest pain, difficultly in swallowing, asthma, coughing, or choking at night. Sufferers find the symptoms individually or in clusters, quite negatively impact their quality of life.

Ongoing and untreated severe gastroesophageal reflux can lead to serious complications such as ulceration, narrowing of the oesophagus, and a condition known as Barrett’s Oesophagus, where the cells lining the oesophagus in the affected area are changed and may become cancerous over time.

Ross Roberts, Specialist at The Endoscopy Clinic, 9 Caledonian Road, has practised since 1998 in Christchurch in areas including gastrointestinal surgery, gastroesophageal reflux, endoscopy (including colonoscopy and gastroscopy) and hernia surgery.

He says people need not and should not continue to suffer.

Mild cases can be treated with dietary changes, weight loss, over-the-counter medications, and raising bed heads. Where symptoms are significant or severe, a proton pump inhibitor medication, such as Omeprazole, can be used.

If medication fails to fully control the reflux, or a patient prefers not to take medication long term, laparoscopic surgery is available to repair defects in the diaphragm, or to strengthen a weak lower oesophageal sphincter. “In our experience surgery is successful in 90 per cent of patients who benefit from long term symptom control and so an improved quality of life,” Ross says He recommends sufferers see their GP first, as investigation of persistent systems is advised however, most people will not require surgery. Clinic Practice Nurse Debbie Osborn supports Ross with assessment, oesophageal function testing, dietary advice and pre-and post-operative care, and endoscopy. Endoscopy is a day procedure done at a dedicated centre nearby.

Keyhole surgery requires a two-day hospital stay, but most patients are back to work in two weeks, Ross says. “The laparoscopic approach has revolutionised treatment in this area and sometimes people are not aware that large abdominal incisions are no longer required.”

Ross says most insurance plans do cover surgical procedures, but advises patients check on cover for diagnostic testing with their insurer.

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THE CYCLING CITY The flatness of our city is a cyclist’s paradise, spoilt only by the lack of consideration at road network planning stage. But as we rebuild from the ground up, Christchurch is being reimagined as the cycling capital of New Zealand.

N ABOUT A QUARTER OF PEOPLE IN CHRISTCHURCH BIKE AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK.”

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ow we’ve made a home for the first ever New Zealand Bike Expo, with the first annual event held last month.

Approximately 3,500 people attended the twoday event at the Wigram Air Force Museum.

“We are absolutely stoked with the response to the expo,” says Cycling Action Network (CAN) spokesperson Jo Mackay.

“We aimed to create a consumer show that would attract a wide range of people, who enjoy all types of biking. We’re really happy to have achieved that aim.”

More than 65 exhibitors showcased bicycles, electric bicycles, bike componentry, gear, accessories, clothing, bicycle tours, trails, parks, events and nutrition.

Visitors tested bicycles out on the large airfield and runway, with electric bikes the outstanding new feature that many came to try; 23 different electric bike brands were on show.

The bicycle smoothie blender operated

by Frocks on Bikes was a popular drawcard, as was Christchurch Adventure Park’s CAP LAP mini-bike circuit, and Keith Guthrie from Cycle Trading Company’s exhibition of penny farthings, velocipedes and a 1970s BMX. “About a quarter of people in Christchurch are on a bike at least once a week,” Jo says.

“Christchurch was the right place to hold our first expo and it’s the right time with cycling on the up across all fronts – sport, commuting, competitive cycling and holidaying.”

The dates for the next NZ Bike Expo will be announced before Christmas. To stay in the loop sign-up for updates on www.nzbikeexpo.nz.

Neil Cox, Michael Bayly (GM of Showbiz)

A SHOWSTOPPING EVENT On Tuesday October 17, Showbiz Christchurch launched one of the most popular line-ups of major musical entertainment it has ever staged for 2018 which corresponds with its 80th anniversary celebrations.

Richard Marrett, Chris Archer, Gretchen La Roche

Julie Madden, Michael Lightbourne

Sonia Hauschild, Wendy Steeds, Sandi White Matthew Everingham, Jane Leonard (Entertainers) Michael Bayly, Donna Alley, Harold Moot The Saunders & Co 2018 season commences at the Isaac Theatre Royal with Wicked on April 6, followed by Broadway Hitmen from July 13-15, and is completed

by Les Misérables opening on September 14.

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Catering for any occasion & great tasting works of art.

Work shouts, parties, picnics or just because!

346 Halswell Rd Ph. 322-4600 Open 7 days

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Kate Divett, Markham Lee (President of Showbiz), Kineta Knight Booker

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ARTISTICALLY EXCEPTIONAL

“I’ve drawn and made art all my life,” Artist Nina Cook says. “Drawing and painting are part intellectual curiosity for me and part passion. The content, colour and form in art thrill me.”

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rom her studio in Westmorland, Nina Cook creates exquisite oil paintings on a wide range of subjects and genre. Nina is endlessly curious and largely self-taught, mastering her media though books, experimentation and years of practice. Her work is exhibited at the Little River Gallery and at Kereru Gallery in Nelson.

“What I do is difficult to categorise. I focus on developing and mastering classical techniques, but am always open to new ways of using media. Fine art with a personal touch is what I offer to any person who would like to buy or commission a work from me.”

Visitors can purchase from existing work that is displayed in Nina’s studio, or commission a

bespoke piece made to their requirements.

Creating works especially for clients excites Nina. “My studio is open by appointment. I love people to visit, be inspired and discuss their ideas with me.”

With such a creative mind Nina can bring virtually any concept to life, but she does specialise in portraits of children. “Portraiture is a real honour.”

A recent commissioned work depicts three children in a waka. The client and the children themselves were ecstatic with the outcome. “We love our painting,” they wrote to Nina. “You have done an amazing job capturing the children’s individual personalities and interests. We believe you are a unique and special talent. Thank you.”

PAINT ‘N’ SIP STUDIO ™ paint. sip. party. socialise.

Christchurch’s most creative & fun night out!

$119 for a Month of Unlimited Classes over Dec and Jan

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Classes throughout Christmas at all 3 venues.

HALSWELL LIBRARY FENDALTON 365 ILAM ROAD ST MARTINS COMMUNITY CENTE Adapted to you!

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By Melinda Collins

First it was the freakshake. Now it’s our cocktails that are getting an innovative makeover, as a global groundswell of extreme cocktails pushes palates to the extreme.

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here once it might have just been the names that were on that outlandish side, today’s tipples have gone next level.

So much so, that police became involved with one bar which was producing an illegal Japanese whale-skin whisky. The same venue uses bee pollen syrup, traditionally only fed to a queen bee and offers a glossary on its menu to explain their plankton, specifically cross-bred by a Michelin-starred chef exclusively for their culinary use.

The 1691, available from London’s Worship Street Whistling Shop, blends goats cheese, raspberry, Grand Marnier reduction and vodka. That’s your starter, dessert, shot and nightcap all in one.

Also available in London, the Kobe Cocktail at Sushisamba uses Kobe beef as a wash, with the addition of maple syrup and salted caramel in a somewhat unique take on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail.

Botanist is the newest addition to Vancouver’s vibrant culinary scene, inspired by the principles of botany. Although that sounds conventional enough, its cocktails (pictured) incorporate blue algae, drift wood, forest moss and bird nests. Which really gives new meaning to the concept of foraged fare.

The Secret Garden

Welcome to Christchurch’s best kept secret... our sheltered, garden oasis at Dux Dine Share a Platter-for-Two, with a bottle or two of a crisp Pinot Gris or light Rose and make an afternoon of it.

We will even provide the sunscreen and sun hats (plenty of parking, and free WiFi for your data addiction).

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CELLAR SELECTIONS

By Allison O’Neill

Whether you know nothing, little or lots about wine, tasting rooms are the place to learn a whole lot more.

With them set out in front of you, you can find out for yourself. You don’t leave wondering. Tasting at the cellar door is a wine experience to be savoured.

Ataahua Wine

Fiddler’s Green

83 Church Road, Waipara Cellar door only, no tastings The Māori translation of Ātaahua is beautiful. The goal at Ataahua Wine is to translate the beauty of the vineyard into the wines the land produces.

Georges Road, Waipara Tastings 11am-5pm on Saturdays and Sundays The striking double gates greet first, then ‘the vineyard girl’ (a dog called Jem). A foundation member of Sustainable Winegrowing NZ which provides a framework for environmentally and economically sustainable viticultural practices.

A MULTI-AWARD WINNING MICROBREWERY set in the heart of the busy Riccarton suburb. All of our Eagle beers are vegetarian and vegan friendly. No added preservatives or flavourings. All premium and crafted with passion. Look for us at your local store and bar, or visit us for takeaway crafts.

55 RICCARTON ROAD

WWW.EAGLEBREWING.NZ PHONE.341 6849

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Pukeko Junction

Muddy Water Wines

263 Stockgrove Rd, Waipara Tastings daily 10-5pm, restaurant Thursday to Monday, 12-4 pm The restaurant creates its menu around their wine list. On a summer’s day you can enjoy the outdoor area with beautiful gardens, lakes and their unique wetlands while, in winter, the large open fire creates atmosphere inside.

458 Ashworths Road, Leithfield Open Tuesday to Sunday 9-4:30pm Pukeko Junction is a destination café.

The food is all made in-house, from the bread to the tarts, cakes, sauces and fresh salads. The adjoining shop sells wine from the region and beyond.

376 Omihi Rd, Waipara Cellar door (Shared with Greystone Wines) daily 11am-4pm Muddy Water is a literal translation of ‘Waipara’. Muddy Water was the first certified organic winery in Canterbury, all its wines are certified AsureQuality organic. As some New Zealand wine brands become more commercialised, Muddy Water’s aim is the opposite – small batches with soul.

Waipara Springs 409 Omihi Rd, Waipara Cellar door and restaurant open daily 11am-5pm Planted in the early 1980s, the vineyard contains some of the oldest vines in the valley, providing the entirely estate grown wines with a depth and intensity that only old vines can produce.

Waipara Hills Winery 780 Glasnevin Road, Waipara Cellar door and restaurant open daily 10am-5pm Formerly Canterbury House and then Mud House, Waipara Hills must be the region’s most iconic winery. The café is a fabulous place to spend an afternoon post-tasting.

Terrace Edge 328 Georges Rd, Waipara Open for tastings Thursday to Sunday 11am-4:30pm, tours on request Terrace Edge is certified organic by BioGro. Developing healthy soils, meticulously managing the vines to prevent disease and using only naturally derived products is all part of the belief that everything in nature can work together.

Torlesse Wines Loffhagen Dr, Waipara Open for tastings daily 11-5pm A foundation Member of Greening Waipara and Biodiversity Trails, Torlesse was the first winery in Waipara to bottle with the screw cap.

Greystone Wines

Mt. Beautiful

376 Omihi Road, Waipara Tasting daily 11am-4pm As well as cellar door tasting, Greystone does a tour each weekday at 12.30pm, which includes a winery and vineyard tour, barrel tasting and artisan platter. You’ll see how they make wine and have the opportunity to taste wine straight from the barrel.

11 Hall Street, Cheviot Weekdays (closed Tuesday) 12-5pm, weekends 11am-5pm The Tasting Room is adjacent to the Two Rivers Café in central Cheviot.

Wine tasters can order from their menu and enjoy meals seated in the Tasting Room while experiencing Mt. Beautiful wines.

We specialise in top class service and food served with elegance. Also available for special occasions, private formal dinners, boutique weddings and cocktail parties.

CNR Main West Coast Rd & Clintons Rd, Darfield, Ph: 03 318 7686

www.theoaksofdarfield.co.nz

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CLEVER S R E R E T CA Innovation is a covetable commodity in the context of our culinary creators, but with liquid nitrogen desserts just one of the unique creations gracing the menus of this Christchurch Hospitality Awards Caterer of the Year, this is where Eaton Drink Co. excels. Metropol talks to Owners Toby Eaton and Nikki Collins.

The Eaton Drink Company has a cool and creative take on food and drink. Are you focusing on one or the other at present?

There is no one thing specifically, we are always focussing on both the food and drink elements; we spend hours creating new, innovative menus for our clients.

Where do you two draw your creative inspiration from?

Most of our inspiration is from international chefs, bars and restaurants, whether through blogs and mood boards or through reading about their techniques and then trialling things here. We aim to raise the bar in catering for Christchurch, bringing restaurant quality food and service to our clients in all sorts of venues.

What are you most famous for?

That’s a hard one, it depends if you’re asking about food or drink. Toby is famous for his cocktails and unconventional beverage matches, alongside Nikki’s food. And Nikki for creative menus. However, we have just launched liquid nitrogen desserts to Christchurch, so that may be the new craze for a while!

What are your own favourite cocktails?

Toby’s is a Blood and Sand made with Gunpowder Rum. And Nikki’s, an Aviation.

Is experimentation with new recipes high on your list this summer?

We have no set menus, we are constantly experimenting with concepts and combinations to create one off unique menus for our clients. If there is something a bit ‘out there’, we will experiment the concept on friends first.

Can you predict any foodie or drinking trends for New Zealand in the near future?

Sustainability awareness – buying sustainable products and implementing sustainable practices. It is already happening here, but as a country there is still a long way to go.

Simple ingredient lists of unique products, with uncomplicated and clean flavours.

True global style fusion and a turn to old techniques to add interest.

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

Find out why our customers say, “We love it” and keep coming back year after year.

Join the queue for a real fruit Christmas cake (orders taken now) as well as a huge range of foodie gift ideas, including Christmas Mince Pies made with real brandy. Put your feet up and join other clever Christmas baking divas.

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Keeping it fresh – great price range

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Summer’s

CULINARY ADVENTURES

By Amy Wilkinson

A new season offers the perfect opportunity to introduce some new flavours into your life. We’ve stumbled across some of summer’s most scrumptious new selections.

Frosé The perfect girly-girls’ rosé has had a facelift. With a sweet and refreshing taste, this drink has been popular overseas and sets to win the hearts of locals. Place the drink into a tray and into the freezer until almost frozen (it won’t solidify because of the alcohol), then blend to create a slushy consistency. Decorate with strawberries or other photogenic fruit and a straw to get the perfect pairing for a variety of meals.

Tacos The ultimate no-fuss food is set to make its return for summer. Perfect to throw together at short notice, tacos can satisfy even the fussiest of eaters. Almost anything can be used as a filling, making it the perfect meal to share with friends and family. Cook up a range of fillings and sides for the tacos, serve down the centre of the table and dig in.

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Bowl dishes These Insta-worthy bowl foods are perfect for summer, with the Hawaiian Poke bowls (pronounced po-kay) set to make a culinary impression in New Zealand.

They typically contain fresh, raw seafood (usually cubed) mixed with soy sauce, green onions and sesame oil over a bed of rice. Super easy to customise, poke bowls are a creative and healthy sibling to traditional sushi. Be prepared to swap the plate for a bowl this season as more bowl dishes become popular!

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410 Marshland Rd

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372 Selwyn St, Addington. Phone 03 366 4947

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ALEXANDRA PELLETIER

hen it comes to dining and eating out, when is the best time? Do you go early, as in 5.30 or 6pm when few are about and you can be served quickly, in relative peace? Or do you wait until the venue’s heaving and watch hawk-like over tables which might soon be vacated, to pounce on your seats?

I guess it depends on personality. A hungry introvert might opt for the former; an extrovert the latter, when there’s plenty of scope for people-watching and networking.

If you’re not intimately acquainted with your local urban scene, dining early can hold pitfalls. You can’t tell an eatery’s popularity as easily. That’s where Trip-Advisor

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or other online review sites are so great.

It’s actually not all bad to occasionally take a couple of good friends and head out to eat at an anticipatory hour. It’s akin to avoiding traffic rushes. As our city expands and attracts us once more in droves to the centre, dining early will make perfect sense.

Plusses include being free to not hurry. You can really talk, listen and have a laugh without overhearing louder neighbouring conversations. No-one hustles your courses away early.

Afterward, the evening is still young. There’s walking time left to you, which cancels out dessert sinfulness.

Sean McCabe, Eliza Chapman, (Pape),

A MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY On Sunday October 15, Denyse Saunders held a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Riccarton’s Dux Dine, to raise funds for the SPCA Canterbury. Hats – which were a prerequisite – were awarded, with prizes for the maddest, funniest, most fabulous, prettiest and wonderland themed hats.

Simone Jarden, Alla Wickes

Carolyn Thomas, (Dudley), Bobby Almand, Allanah Jones

(Bonn), Ada Warmenhoven Deborah Matthew, Nicky Fowke Agnes White, Anne Johnston Guests enjoyed wine and goodie bags on arrival before being treated to a viewing of summer collections from Denyse Saunders, Living Dolls, Ingrid Brook, Willmott-Dalton Millinery, with Aaron Keown as the Mad Hatter MC. Photos by Jane Wyles Photography - for copies email: janewyles@paradise.net.nz

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e order a small batch of freshly roasted beans every week to ensure it is as fresh as possible, before turning them into cup after cup of liquid goodness.”

The menu is comprehensive for breakfast and lunch, with cabinet food, burger and pizza menus and, a favourite offering at Dose: the sharing menu, also available. “Sharing is fun and there’s no chance of menu envy,” Andy says.

With house made chicken and popcorn pizza, mouth-watering pork ribs and truffle mayo polenta chips, there are plenty of reasons to make this your new regular. Cold pressed juices are available, with the café also licensed for wine and beer. Enjoy sangria, Pimm’s or the fabulous cocktail menu.

They are a creative bunch at Dose. More than just a café and a coffee stop, Dose provides office catering and offers a great end of year party venue. The team can also make birthday cakes.

“Anything you would like help with, we can make it come true – on the menu or off the menu. Nothing is impossible for us,” Andy says.

They are in the perfect location to be providing such – as many people work nearby and even more commute past twice daily. The team enjoys the variety in all those offerings – every day is different in the kitchen. Open week days 7:30am till 4pm and weekends 8:30am-4:30pm visit www.dosediner.co.nz.

SIMPLE, FRESH & DELICIOUS MODERN JAPANESE DINING IN CHRISTCHURCH

RICCARTON 85 Riccarton Road 03-3416608 RICCARTON@TEPPANYAKI.CO.NZ FERRYMEAD 2 Waterman Place Ferrymead P. 348 5644 FERRYMEAD@TEPPANYAKI.CO.NZ

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The authentic Indian cuisine at Pepper Bridge Restaurant offers a sumptuous, unique taste, with each dish made from scratch, combining fresh local produce with years of experience.

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wner Sani Thomas opened the restaurant two years ago after selling his popular ‘food van’ business. Manager Roy Poulose says the menu offers a distinctive Indian flavour. “We are very different to other local restaurants and our curry is the best in town – we have customers from all over the city.”

Along with the firm favourites, a range of new dishes has recently been added to the extensive menu – although the high quality and affordable prices remain the same. The Chilli Chicken – boneless deep-fried chicken cubes marinated with spices and cooked with capsicum, onion, garlic and a blend of soya sauce, chili sauce and vinegar – is still very popular, Roy says.

“This dish is mildly hot, sweet and sour – it’s unique, spicy and very special.”

Seafood is another specialty of the chefs at Pepper Bridge – the prawn Malabari curry, garlic prawn and seafood platter are a delicious choice. For lunchtime diners, the half portion combo deals offer great value, for less than $10.

Located at Addington Mall, the BYO restaurant caters to gluten-free and vegan diners, as well as functions, and also offers takeaway and delivery options – including via UberEats, Menulog and Food Taxi.

For excellent quality Indian fare, a warm, welcoming environment and friendly staff, phone 03-595 0442 or visit www.pepperbridge.co.nz.

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Tue-Sun 10am-10pm Mon 10am-4pm 71 Victoria Street, Christchurch Phone: 03 377 8944

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For dine-in or takeaway lunches

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TXT YOUR ORDER TO 0204 135 9423 New kid on the block, just opposite the casino. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner. Come in and dine with us.

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Eat drink and be merry with our handcrafted truffles and candies, gourmet popcorns, corporate gifts and of course desserts for your Christmas table! Gifts or personal enjoyment, we have something for every situation - Call and book today.

Sweet Revenge

Ph:03 3528815 www.facebook.com/sweetrevengechch www.sweetrevenge.co.nz

Loburn Grove Taste and enjoy handcrafted products made from locally grown, spray free hazelnuts and fruit.

At Loburn Grove we specialise in producing the finest hazelnut oil, dukkah and butters, gourmet fruit syrups, chutneys and sauces.

www.loburngrove.co.nz

Appetite Catering

For all your Christmas functions Corporate & Private catering call us today!

Canapé Style Gluten Free Vegetarian Free Delivery (027) 727 4401 AppetiteNZ@xtra.co.nz www.Appetitecatering.co.nz

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Box Cafe What’s inside “The Box”?

The lid’s off!

Come and see what’s inside.

Great space, great coffee, great food and exceptional service Under New Management!

1/10 Acheron Drive Ph. 348 6829

Have you tried Ataahua Late Harvest Gewurztraminer, lightly chilled with lemon meringue pie or after dinner with a platter of soft cheese, nuts, figs and dried fruits – delicious!

Order online www.ataahuawine.co.nz or purchase from Pukeko Junction Regional Winestore or Vino Fino.

www.ataahuawine.co.nz or email: wine@ataahuawine.co.nz

Time to order your Christmas meats!

The best ham in the South Island, turkeys and other birds, all free-range.

Bbq meats, roasts and sausages.

Big range of smallgoods all made on-site.

Euro Gourmet Meats

303 Colombo St, Christchurch Ph. 03 337 2929 www.eurogourmetmeats.co.nz

Hellers new Salami Chub Range available in four popular flavours to suit every taste and occasion. These are sure winners for summer!

Hellers.co.nz

A Bakery treasure trove at the bottom of the hill An easy location for you to pop in and stock up on our bakery products. Delicious hand made cakes, Danish pastries, pies, sausage rolls and Underground Coffee. Catering also available.

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

We have got your Summer picnic sorted

Café Berlin

9c Normans Road, Strowan.

Ph. 03 355 0932 Like us on Facebook Open Tuesday to Saturday

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

Fairlie Bakehouse pies in store too

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

168a Kendal Ave, Burnside Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm Open 23rd and 24th December 9am to 2pm Hours: Ph. (03) 357 4516 027 469 0206

Catering for any occasion

Christmas is nearly upon us, and we are now taking Christmas orders once again!

Call up today on 03 3661780 for Edgeware or 03 359 5729 for Bishopdale, and make your Christmas that bit extra special with Peter Timbs Meats!

High tea, work shouts, parties, picnics or just because!

Club sandwiches, savouries, filled rolls, slices, cream cakes, birthday cakes & much more.

Orders essential.

70 Edgeware Road, Ph (03) 366 1780 Farrington Ave Bishopdale, Ph (03) 359 5729

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

Peter Timbs Meats Ltd.

HALSWELL BAKERY & CAFÉ

The Winemaker’s Wife will see YOU at the South Island Wine & Food Festival.

Curiosity Gin

Award winning Curiosity Gin is a contemporary style gin with a New Zealand Twist.

Distilled here in Christchurch using Canterbury grain, East Coast Manuka, Gisborne Citrus and Otago Lavender.

The perfect taste of summer. www.thespiritsworkshop.co.nz facebook.com/curiositygin/ www.thewinemakerswife.co.nz.

Simplicity reigns supreme at Dispense.

Everything here is made on site from scratch, From the salads, jams, chutneys to baked goods. Moody blue walls and wooden features make this place easy to get comfy in.

Dispense Espresso 1005 Ferry Rd, Woolston Open 7:30-4 Mon-Fri, 9-3 Sat

Spoil yourself and your friends with our fresh, handmade, delicious catering. Finger food, canapés and antipasto platters through to sandwiches, savouries and even the cake!

Catering for all occasions, birthday parties to corporate catering 100+. Book yours today.

Catering in a Box

7C Witham St, Hornby. Ph. 027 414 1692 cateringinabox@gmail.com

Pining for Summer?

Be adventurous with your cake for that special occasion. Whether bridal or birthday, corporate or casual. Bespoke designs detailed by your wishes at great prices!

Contact Fleur on 027 233 2277 fleursdesignercakes.co.nz

Brewers Union

Craft beer fillery and mobile bar service.

Can be found at the Ohoka and Lyttelton Farmers Markets.

We specialise in craft beers and ciders made locally in Canterbury.

Book us for your next function, birthday, wedding or special occasion.

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CHILLAX CAFE...

A GREAT PLACE TO CHILL, EAT & RELAX

JAPANZ BAKERY MAKES BOTH JAPANESE AND KIWI BAKERY PRODUCTS.

Your most wonderful “Chillax Café” is waiting.

The first taste for a better day - from the Philippines. A perfect place to satisfy your cravings that takes you back home with a twist.

Just Chill, Eat, & Relax!

Pies, Doughnuts, Danishes, Sandwiches, Coffee Japanese-Curry puff, Cookie buns, Redbeans, Cream puffs.

Our customers opinion is that our pies are one of the best in town and are very happy to travel long distances to our shop – we welcome you to try!

Open Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 7pm Sunday 9am to 5pm

Burnham

AN OLD FAVOURITE HAS RETURNED, FIZZY FLAPPERS IS BACK! A playful little number and available in Sparkling Bianco or Sparkling Rouge, perfect to have at your table, party or barbeque over the festive season.

Come for a drive & Receive a Complimentary Tasting at the Cellar Door of all our “Seriously Drinkable Wines” or place your order now info@straight8estate.co.nz.

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Unit 2/249 Stanmore Road (03) 260 1649

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OFTEN QUOTED AS “THE BEST THAI IN CHRISTCHURCH”

TREVINOS RESTAURANT & BAR

Amazing authentic Thai food will also turn you into a Green Chilli Thai restaurant advocate.

Ho Ho Ho Spend your Christmas function with us Limited spaces available Cheers & Vinos from the team @ Trevinos

Special lunch for $10

Home delivery, Takeaway available, BYO, Vegetarian friendly.

Green chilli also available for personal functions party, set menu & also delivery service. Special 10% Discount for seniors and students

Bishopdale

CAFE VIVO Drop in for a refreshing coffee and cake.

Small or large groups welcome for breakfast, brunch or lunch – pre-order to save time.

Spend $15 and get 15% Discount Bring in Metropol to recieve this discount Cannot be used with any other special offer Hours: Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4pm Saturday 8am to 4pm. Sunday 8.30am to 4pm

Green Chilli THAI RESTAURANT 1/596 Ferry Road Woolston, Christchurch (03) 381 2855

(03) 384 9993

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Cnr Riccarton Road and Monavale Ave (03) 343 5378

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TAI TAPU HOTEL & FUNCTION CENTRE

You’ll be so impressed with Castle Rock you won’t be able to compare us to others.

A fun, quirky cafe with great atmosphere and stunning views. Cyclist and dog friendly café.

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

Fully Licensed.

Established in 1856 “The Tap” is one of the oldest standing bar & restaurants in the country.

Our 3 qualified chefs have created an extensive Al a Carte menu – something to suit everyone!

Be sure to phone for a reservation as we fill up quickly over the weekend.

Restaurant Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 12pm-8pm.

Come and try our delicious Grazing Platter – pictured above.

21 Mary Muller Drive, Heathcote, off Chapmans, off Port Hills Rd.

780 Old Tai Tapu Road Tai Tapu

(03) 384 5263

(03) 329 6819

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Sydenham

FRESH AND DELICIOUS, COME AND TRY OUR NEW SUMMER DISHES Amazing Lunch & Dinner Menu including a wide range of salads & fish options.

Discover these delitable delights of our restaurant with friends, celebrate a special occasion, host an event wine or cocktail. We look forward to welcoming you to The ‘Hof!

20 Durham Street, Christchurch (03) Ph. 03 377 1007

www.belgianbeercafe.net.nz

www.taitapuhotel.com

Sydenham

Location

Sumner

Image (x1 only) NOW OPEN - SYDENHAM’S NEWEST FAMILY FRIENDLY DINING EXPERIENCE

LIFE’S A BEACH...

AT OCEAN CAFÉ & BAR SCARBOROUGH

We offer a wide range of food and beverage catering for brunch, lunch and dinner, 7-days per week. Lunch special starts from $10.

Entertainment 7 nights per week so you can relax after a day at the beach and enjoy yourself. Check out our gig guides for the most up to date band info or scan our SKY schedule for your favorite sports and games.

Indian Pearl Restaurant offers affordable family dining and takeaways with a home based ethnic menu. Come and enjoy our great family environment and meet our amazing staff, or have your meal home delivered.

Open 7days and fully licensed

3 Brighton Mall, New Brighton Christchurch

352 Colombo Street Sydenham, Christchurch

147 Esplanade Clock Tower End Sumner

(03) 388 4902

(03) 379 1863

(03) 326 7923

www.pierside.co.nz

www.indianpearlrestaurant.co.nz

Open Daily @ 8am for Breakfast & Lunch Open late on $5 Friday...

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ASIAN FUSION FOOD AT ITS MOST DELIGHTFUL AT SALA SALA RESTAURANT

ALFRECO CUISINE WITH A GORGEOUS RIVER VIEW AT THE FOOT OF THE HILLS

SPECTATORS 7 DAY BAR & BISTRO CAN FOR COFFEE

Public Dining or Private Dining room options available Happy to customise our menu to accommodate special occasions or dietary requirements.

A great place to soak up the sun over a long lunch or linger over dinner in our homely restaurant. Relaxed or casual with separate bar, restaurant and large outdoor area.

Fully Licensed - A la Carte.

Donate a non-perishable food item for the Christchurch City Mission between 27 November and 17 December, and we will give you your daily caffeine fix for FREE!*

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

Open Monday - thursday 11am to 12am. Friday & Saturday 11am to 1am and Sunday 11am to 10pm

142 Papanui Road Merivale Christchurch 8014

Reopened Under New Management

69 Centaurus Road Cashmere

(03) 355 5932

(03) 337 2227

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Image (x1 only) THE REAL TASTE OF INDIA A vibrant, distinctive and tantalizing menu.

Monday to Friday Lunch special starts from $7.95 with rice &naan (only)*.

South Indian weekend specials starts from $6.95 with Sambar and Coconut Chutney. *No Surcharge on public holidays. *Yes we deliver. (* Conditions apply).

Lunch 12pm to 2pm.

Dinner 5pm to 9pm

* Offer is for a regular coffee, tea or hot chocolate listed on Spectators Coffee board. Specialty milks, extra shots and syrups will be charged for.

Full T&C’s available on our website.

Regular Opening Hours: Mon: 7.30am to 4.30pm. Tue to Fri: 7.30am til late.

Sat & Sun: 11am til late.

info@spectators.co.nz 65 Jack Hinton Drive Addington Raceway

(03) 339 7915

www.thebrickworks.co.nz

Canterbury

spectators.co.nz

Location

Riccarton

Image (x1 only) THE EARLYBIRD CATCHES THE BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER DEAL! Book the first table for breakfast, lunch or dinner at participating Christchurch eateries and you’ll get 50% OFF the FOOD BILL for 2 to 4 DINERS! Choose from 70+ fantastic Christchurch restaurants and cafes.

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

RESTAURANT, BAR, FUNCTIONS, KARAOKE The Thai Chef’s group of restaurants was privileged to be honoured the most Premium award “Thai Select PREMIUM” by the Prime Minister of Thailand in 2013 during her Official Visit to NZ in recognition of its most authenticity and high standard of Thai cuisine.

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

R E S TA U R A N T & B A R

217 Marine Parade New Brighton, Christchurch (03) 388 0898

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

Booking fee is normally $10 per reservation.

Credit must be used within 30 days of signing up.

www.firsttable.co.nz/chch

Takeaway and delivery available 1 Riccarton Road (03) 341 1163

thaichef.co.nz

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Image (x1 only) CAFE KUDOS ACCLAIMED CHRISTCHURCH WIDE On site Cooks, chefs and bakers who love new flavours and adapting old fashioned favorites Cabinet food and catering (on or off premises) Private upstairs meeting room available with a full repertoire of office technology. Let us cater for your meetings. Mon-Thurs 7am to 4pm, Fri 7am-6.30pm. Now available Saturday and Sunday for private bookings or functions.

235 Annex Road Middleton

Fully Licensed, Wi-Fi, Great Parking (03) 338 1801

www.cafekudos.co.nz

Riccarton

Colombus Coffee Brunch using free range eggs

Location

Northwood

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

Westfield Riccarton Mall 129 Riccarton Road Ph 03 983 4652

CELEBRATE AT CAESARS Book for the 8th December and Celebrate our 9th Anniversary with a free glass of bubbly.

CHRISTMAS DAY BOOKINGS AVAILABLE Book for your Xmas Functions, with free tea or coffee.

Takeaway Menu now available.

Check our Website for Promotions & Flash Deals

Open Daily: Brunch/Lunch 11-4pm.

Dinner from 4pm

Northwood Supa Centre 548 Main North Road

www.columbuscoffee.co.nz

(03) 323 5420

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St Albans

West Melton

Image (x1 only) CHECK OUT THESE AMAZING WEEKLY SPECIALS MONDAY

Quiz Night

TUESDAY

Two 4 One Steak night

WEDNESDAY Kids Dine For Free THURSDAY “Shout Ya Mate” & Free BBQ SAT & SUN

Amazing gourmet food and great coffee!

Parking available

Location

Roast of the Day and a Drink for $20.

LIVE MUSIC AT TWO FAT POSSUMS CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS Gold Card Lunches Mon-Fri Mon /Tue Woodfired pizzas $20 Tues Quiz night - free entry & prizes Thurs/Fri Curry & Beer special Function Room - fundraisers / private functions

Opening hours: Sat - Sun 9am - late Mon - Fri 11.30am - late

12 Moorhouse Ave Opposite Hagley Park

305 Cranford Street Christchurch

Weedons Ross Road West MeltonVillage

Ph.03-366 0066

(03) 355 0218

Ph.03 421 6481

goodstreetdeli@gmail.com

www.cranfordalehouse.co.nz

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

Barrington

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PANADERO FILIPINO BAKERY - NOW OPEN!

Athentic Asian Style “Try our freshly made BBQ Pork Steamed Bun” (Siopao).

Fluffy soft dough bursting with sweet bbq pork flavour.

Hand made daily for ultimate freshness and quality, tantalising your taste buds. Come in and try a “Siopao” today!

Treat yourself to our delicious range of doughnuts, including the Mango Cream Doughnut, and our famous Purple Ube Doughnut.

With a wide range of Filipino-inspired bread, pastries and cookies, which are all freshly baked in-store, there’s always something new to try.

Open 7 days.

Daily 9am-7pm, Sunday 10am-6pm

24b Essex Street, Phillipstown

The Barrington No 256 Barrington St, Speydon

021 334 332

www.thecoffeeworkshop.co.nz

(03) 337 3322 or 021 178 9514

Shop 7, Peerswick Mall, Church Corner 388 Riccarton Road Ph. (03) 343-4057

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UNTOUCHED WORLD™ NATIVE GARDEN CAFÉ

Authentic international dishes, traditional favourites with a twist, and a great cup of coffee, served up by a lovely courtyard in the center of the city. Curious Palate Cafe Bistro is a place to excite jaded tastebuds or indulge in comfort food for breakfast, brunch or lunch.

Serving up fresh seasonal food, the Untouched World™ Native Garden Café is a favourite with locals for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Cosy up by the fire with a coffee and a tasty treat from the cabinet, or dine alfresco in the peaceful native garden setting. Just 5 minutes from Christchurch Airport with plenty of off-street parking available, it’s a calm oasis away from the hustle.

Open: Mon - Fri 7:30am - 4:00pm Sat - Sun 9.00am - 4:00pm

Open Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4 pm Sat: 9 am to 2 pm

City

SUMMER SALAD AND SMOOTHIES Magnitude Cafe introduces their lovely new salads for summer with delicious varities of smotthies for you to enjoy. Freshly roasted house-blend coffee and a wide range of teas and “Good Buzz Kombucha”.

Warm, welcoming atmosphere with modern decor and free Wifi.

Please inquire about venue hire,catering and large group bookings.

287 Durham Street

Near intersection with Gloucester St

155 Roydvale Avenue Burnside

Unit 2, 314 Tuam Street

(03) 260 1171

Facebook.com/curiouspalatecafe

(03) 357 9499

www.untouchedworld.com

(03) 366 3051

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Next Door to Clinch Automotive

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ARTISANAL BREADS AND PASTERIES French Bakery where everything is homemade and prepared using traditional French methods. We also do catering.

Indoor/outdoor seating.

Burtons coffee. Free wifi.

Open Tuesday to Friday 7am-4pm.

Saturday 8am-3pm.

St Albans

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Image (x1 only) COFFEE AND FOOD TO MAKE YOUR TASTE-BUDS EXPLODE Our food and coffee will make you loyal - plus we give you more rewards with our coffee card.

‘Special deal for Metropol readers - when you purchase any food from the cabinet receive a free coffee’.

We accept Super Gold Card.

9/736 Weedons Ross Road West Melton 159 Cranford Street, St Albans

(03) 421 6559

(03) 355 8744

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Image (x1 only) THE HOME OF SHARED DINING The Monday Room’s new location is the place to be for shared banquet family style dining.

The new restaurant is open 7 days a week from 5:30pm.

Check out the new menu online.

BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS FUNCTION NOW Special Christmas Banquet menus available for tables of 14-40 persons.

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

www.themondayroom.co.nz

Riccarton

GBD Sit amongst vibrant rose gardens as you dine al fresco and enjoy mouth-watering, wholesome dishes at GCB. Generous portions of slow cooked beef cheeks, chicken piccata and a daily roast special are matched seamlessly with wine from local vineyards or a refreshing glass of beer, followed by irresistible desserts.

Breakfast: 6am-10.30am, Lunch: 11am-5pm Dinner: 5pm-10pm

Chateau on the Park, a Double Tree by Hilton 182 Deans Ave, Riccarton (03) 343 9764

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Image (x1 only) STUNNING VIEW, EXQUISITE FOOD Only a short 1 hour drive from Christchurch, the Methven Resort Hotel is the perfect choice for your wedding. With accommodation in the Mt Hutt Village, plus our onsite chef offers a special wedding menu with a wide range of flavours to suit all of your guests.

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

Riccarton

THE DEN BAR Begin your night with a glass of wine from a local vineyard, or select a beer from a range of New Zealand and international breweries in The Den Bar, before you move into GCB for dinner.

Grab a quick pizza, sharing platter or indulge in our favourite cheeseboard.

Open from 4pm daily

51 Main Street Methven

Booking@methvenresort.com

0800 22 44 40

www.methvenresort.com

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gig guide The Evil Genius Lair is a premium co-working space for outcasts, mavericks and misanthropes. For asian inspired tapas and cocktails head next door to the Evil Genius Bar/cafe.

1091 FERRY ROAD 03 260 1002 WWW.EVILGENIUS.CO.NZ

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BOOTH HIRE WEDDINGS KIDS

SCHOOL BALL BIRTHDAYS CORPORATE EVENTS

Engage in a magical, interactive

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experience presenting a photo keepsake.

GIG GUIDE 23 NOVEMBER

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9 DECEMBER

Strange & Co – Nick Lee Aikmans Bar & Eatery – Headrush

Trevinos Bar and Restaurant – Soul Cage Carlton Bar & Eatery – Ctrl Alt Rock

25 NOVEMBER

Finnegans Irish Bar & Café – James Reid from The Feelers Nut Point Centre – The River City Jazzmen Christchurch and South Island based

Ph. 027 305 7020 www.magicmirror.co.nz

25 NOVEMBER

Isaac Theatre Royal – Le Cabaret De La Vie

26 NOVEMBER

Protocol – Lee Marton

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BOOKING NOW!

RIVERVIEW RESTAURANT 113 Raven Street, Kaiapoi

PH: 03 327 7884 EXT 7

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29 NOVEMBER

Isaac Theatre Royal – Paul Kelly Dim 7th Jazz & Whisky Bar – Off the Wall With a Twist

30 NOVEMBER

The Turf Sports Bar – Beats by Bingo

1 DECEMBER

Charles Luney Auditorium – Fiona Pears Celebrates Grappelli Two Fat Possums - Acoustic Solutions Live Music

2 DECEMBER

Dux Central – Tayla Dukes Hilltop Tavern – Paul Ubana Jones Charles Luney Auditorium – Merry & Bright

Orange Studios - Lauren Nottingham/Mark Donlon Project Australasian Tour

Dux Central – Matty Smith Becks Southern Alehouse – Riff Raff Canterbury Caledonian Society – Safari Christmas Salsa Ball 2017

10 DECEMBER

The Arts Centre of Christchurch – Voices Co Unplugged Trevinos - Matt Hall Nut Point Centre – Coming Out The Kitchen Christmas Celebration

11 DECEMBER

Charles Luney Auditorium – Jonathan Densem “I’m Saying It Now” Concert

14 DECEMBER

The Gym – Altmusic Presents: Brötzmann/ Leigh NZ Tour

15 DECEMBER

The Piano Centre – 2017 Christmas Joy with Ali Harper Orange Studios – Paul Van Ross Trio Trevinos - X Files

16 DECEMBER

Dux Central – Davey Backyard North Hagley Park – Sol3 Mio Christmas in the City Piko Wholefoods – Experience Kirtan - The Yoga of Music

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VOGUE

By Melinda Collins

The New Year offers the perfect opportunity to introduce a new aesthetic into the home. So we’ve discovered the interior trends which are set to make the hearts of décor darlings go pitter patter.

HEATHERLY DESIGN

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hile the pared back look of modern minimalism has been dominating the home market throughout 2016 and most of 2015, we’re relinquishing our hold on the ‘less is more aesthetic’ to make way for a more relaxed, lived-in vibe.

Because, although the Scandinavian style still inspires, life philosophies such as hygge and wabi-sabi, which encourage the authentic signs of a living presence in the home, are offering an easier to maintain aesthetic.

In line with this transformation, colours too are warming up from the clean neutral palette, with hushed chalky tones bridging the transformative gap between neutrals and bold primary colours.

While at the International Home + Housewares Show, Pantone Colour Institute executive director Leatrice Eiseman predicted a continued infatuation with iridescence and “anything pearlised” in 2018, while emerald greens, terracottas and muted blue hues continue to bring balance to a busy world.

As we rebel against a culture of mass-production, our spaces too are becoming more meaningful, offering authenticity to our internal spaces, with indoor plants, bold artworks and plenty of textures lending themselves to warmth of character, not just warmth of appearance.

We look at some of our favourite interior trends, including millennial pink and the wabi-sabi aesthetic in the pages ahead. Enjoy.

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MILLENNIAL PINK:

MAKES the HOME

By Kate Pierson

Long synonymous with sugar, spice and all things nice, pink has had a facelift. It’s climbed out of the ‘too hard basket’, ditched its reputation for being a tad too saccharine, and is winning affections left, right and centre.

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ptly dubbed ‘millennial pink’ in honour of the founding generation that has helped it fulfil its potential on hangers and in habitats the world over, this game-changing hue has moved from acquired taste to musthave aesthetic.

A harmonious hybrid of salmonpeach, or apricot salmon, or beige with a touch of blush (depending on which oracle of knowledge

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you consult), millennial pink has transformative potential when it comes to your abode.

Whether you’re already a convert when it comes to this colour and want to take a liberal approach to painting your corner of the world pink, or conversely, you need some gentle coaxing to join the party, here is the most sage advice we can muster to help you introduce this beautiful tone.

The pink writing is on the wall: a feature wall or a wall decal can be a compelling way to introduce this complementary colour. It’s a match made in heaven when paired with metallics and other pastels. This is a quick and cost-effective way to introduce the aesthetic - and wall decals are the perfect ‘toe in the water’ solution for non-committal decorators.

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Pillow talk: cushions/pillows are the perfect decor accent thanks to their transient nature. Millennial pink cushions are divine in velvet - another cool kid on the decor block.

A picture paints a thousand words: if you want more of a statement piece, opt for a bold print in millennial pink. Abstract art is in, so pair these two pretties together.

Kitchen candy: culinary designers continue to serve up a generous portion of kitchenware that dazzles in this soughtafter shade. Le Creuset is the ‘go to’ if you want to deck out your kitchen in a look as delicious as cotton candy.

A blushing boudoir: guarantee yourself a night of the sweetest dreams with a look that promotes rest and relaxation. Many have extolled the virtues of a millennial pink slumber pad - the psychology behind pink is that it represents unconditional love and nurturing.

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1. HEATHERLY DESIGN FEATURING KATE SPADE VALENTINE BEDHEAD AND KATE SPADE ADELE FOOTSTOOL. 2. GINGER LIFESTYLE CUSHION WITH POPPY IN PINK PRINT. 3. KAS AUSTRALIA ELISSA BEDLINEN. 4. BEC DUFF ART PRINT ‘SUBMERGE 2’. 5. FREEDOM. 6. TYPO 2018 DESK CALENDAR. 7. LE CREUSET ICE CREAM BOWL IN CHIFFON PINK

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Jennian Homes Canterbury North are very excited to announce the opening of their brand new Studio J. Studio J is Jennian Homes comprehensive state of the art home selection centre. View our extensive range of colour options, window treatments, flooring, bathroom fittings, doors, kitchen appliances, bench-tops and more.

Our experienced New Home Consultants will guide you through the selection process. Open now, pop on over to 212 Main South Road, Sockburn, Christchurch.

Open Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

www.corcovado.co.nz 03 384 3965 | 137 Victoria St, Chch

Interior

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Vertical

Let us help create your impressive outdoor living space

Polished concrete Thin-set concrete floors Concrete Benches Exterior Concrete

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Jennian Homes Canterbury North 212 Main South Road, Sockburn, Christchurch P 03 741 1436 E canterburynorth@jennian.co.nz jennian.co.nz

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a handcrafted journey

At Corcovado, there is a story behind every piece of beautifully handcrafted furniture.

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thically sourced and created using sustainable materials, owners Larissa and Andrew Hamilton work directly with artisans to create the Corcovado brand of products. “As conscious consumerism grows, people are more aware and not only do they want something unique that can seldom be found elsewhere, but they want to know its origins,” Larissa says.

While knowing where a product comes from is important, handcrafted items also tend to have a different feel and energy. “Everything is beautifully and professionally made with time and care, but with a special handcrafted nature to them, which is something no manufacturer or machine can reproduce.”

The Corcovado brand is inspired by global adventures, including the 10 years they spent living and working in various parts of Asia and Europe. Early prototypes of their best-selling furniture pieces can be found in their own home.

From design and collaboration, through to selling the products in the beautiful showroom on bustling Victoria Street, Corcovado owns the entire relationship, from the creator to the Corcovado customer. “We love that our

customers want to know the story behind the investment they make – where was it made, by whom and how. We can, hand on heart, explain this process as we are there every step of the way during the creation cycle. For us, the principles of fair trade, fair working practises and pay are critical to the prosperity and success of the artisans we work with.”

The business also has a strong focus on providing an amazing customer service experience, which was recently recognised by the 2017 Retail NZ Top Shop Awards, as only one of a handful of national finalists.

Going above and beyond for every customer, whether it be instore, online or over the phone, the team provide a personal, proactive service. “We are very focussed on helping them to achieve their desired result. We can also customise a lot of our furniture range, which allows our customers the option to own something truly unique.”

Visit the store on 137 Victoria Street or order online – delivery is available throughout New Zealand. To be notified of the latest ranges and arrivals, like Corcovado on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ corcovadostore, visit www.corcovado.co.nz or follow on Instagram @corcovadostore.

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he fit-out, designbuild and construction company took care of the extensive project, from concept to completion.

“Nestled between the Avon River and Hagley Park, this Chester Street complex is in an absolute prime location and they just look fantastic – like brand new apartments,” says Donna Gillatt, who led the 10-month project.

“A refurbishment is often more challenging than a new build and we were working alongside all the different owners to ensure their needs were met – everyone is absolutely thrilled with the results.”

Priority Projects director Steve Brownie employs a small, dedicated team of three project managers, who focus on providing

AFTER a personal touch, attention to detail and outstanding communication. “We have a real, genuine desire to do the right thing by our clients and we nurture our relationships with them.

Based on that philosophy, they inevitably become our clients for life.”

Contractors are also a highly valued part of the team, he says. “Every single project is always completed on time and on budget. We take a huge amount of pride in our work and none of us consider what we do as just a job.”

Phone 379 9015 or visit www.priorityprojects.co.nz for more information

Best selection in town 230 varieties in stock incl bush, climbing, standards, patios, & patio standards.

Best expert advice on summer rose care – come in and talk to us.

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Cnr Wairakei Rd /Roydvale Ave P. 03 358 5565 terraviva.nz

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allpaper is back in vogue and bold, graphic designs are a smart way to liven up an empty wall.

However, removable wall decals combine the two concepts in surprising and cost-effective ways.

Removable vinyl graphics, decals are available in almost every size, shape and style. From the wisdom of a popular proverb, to realistic murals that look like a window into another world, decals can create a look to suit.

Easily installed, these supersized stickers can be easily replaced when an update is called for, making them a great option for children’s bedrooms, creating a bedroom space which is easily transformed as the child grows.

Stimulate your baby’s growing imagination with inspiring, whimsical and just plain gorgeous nursery wall stickers, or try some New Zealand made creations to festoon your lounge or dining spaces such as those from Your Decal Shop, www.yourdecalshop.co.nz.

DECORATING WITH

DECALS

By Melinda Collins

When it comes to an instant update of your physical surroundings, decals offer a safe and stylish solution that doesn’t require a big outlay of time or expense.

dreaming of a beautiful new

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WARDROBES LAUNDRY STORAGE GARAGE DOORS CUSTOM & STANDARD

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social scene

Remi Golebiowski, Izabela Wojcik (Owners)

Siobhan Nolan, Andrea Marshall, Sarah Eaton

TANTALISING TILE TRENDS On Wednesday October 25, Live House Design Studio introduced clients to Polish design, products, materials and solutions. The European Union’s third largest tile producer, Poland is a worldleader in terms of innovation.

Izabela Wojcik, Paul and Sue Williams

Martin Henkes, Remi Golebiowski, Massimiliano (Max) Capocaccia Donovan Connolly, Bud Caldwell, Gabe Ross Josie and Mike Baker Guests were treated to a relaxed informal evening mixing and mingling while perusing the latest design trends across architectural concrete, ceramic and porcelain tiles, cladding decorations, glass mosaic and more.

Photos by Jane Wyles Photography - for copies email: janewyles@paradise.net.nz

Check Facebook for more from this event.

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n traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi is a philosophy centred on the acceptance of transience and imperfection; it’s about finding beauty in the ‘imperfect, impermanent and incomplete’.

According to Japanese Gardens: Symbolism and Design authors Seiko Goto and Takahiro Naka, wabi refers to the appreciation of simplicity, poverty and age, while sabi speaks of the environment or objects.

“Both wabi and sabi express the beauty that comes with age. This is quiet or sober refinement, a subdued taste, characterised by humility, restraint, simplicity, naturalism, profundity, imperfection and asymmetry.”

At a philosophical level, wabi-sabi reminds us of the transient nature of life.

Nature’s cycles of growth, decay and erosion are embodied in frayed edges,

rust and chipped paint. Through wabi-sabi, we learn to embrace both the glory and the melancholy found in these marks of passing time.

It’s about learning to accept the natural cycle of growth and death, and more importantly, embracing the imperfections that come with this progression.

In the home, it’s about creating a homely, lived-in aesthetic, offering a thoughtful, understated approach to design. It’s not

just about accepting imperfection as a necessary evil, but rather viewing imperfection as a positive, inherent aspect of beauty.

Unlike most other decorating trends, incorporating the philosophies of wabi-sabi into your home doesn’t require a significant outlay, training or unique abilities.

You simply need an appreciation of muted beauty, courage not to fear a lack of embellishment and a willingness to accept things as they are—free from superfluous ornamentation. It relies almost exclusively on one’s ability to slow down, to shift the balance from doing to being and to appreciate rather than seek to perfect.

You don’t have to understand why you’re drawn to the beauty in the wabi-sabi aesthetic, but you do have to accept it as it is.

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New NZ Christmas ornaments.

Open and store lollies or special trinkets. Only $10.

Available from The Fox’s Lair

here is a lovely range of coffee table books, fresh flowers in brown paper tied up with twine, gorgeous wooden watches and sunglasses and leather goods for men, which complement the Elk range of classic clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories, from Melbourne.

The shop has an aura of warmth and a homely quality. Elegant homewares and fragrant candles go hand in hand with a comprehensive line up of wooden toys, charming books, baby clothing and accessories in merino wool and organic cottons.

The Ivy also provides you with all you need for summer entertaining, including hurricane lamps, wooden platters and hampers, perfect for a seaside picnic. A fantastic array of Christmas decorations and accessories complement the festive season well.

The Ivy is open daily. Phone 03-326 6481 or email theivy@xtra.co.nz.

‘Unique Fish’ one of a kind by Lisbeth Hansen.

View at Heathecote Valley Gallery.

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Unique handcrafted Christmas giftware and homeware at Rickety Rosies.

Christmas Decorations from $6.95 each Available at all Simply NZ Stores, see ad below for store locations.

Mason Jar lights available as solar or battery, $19.90 available from Ruby Six.

“Iberian Journey I” by Keith Morant.

View at Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery

A beautiful gift from token makes for a stylish Christmas indeed. It’s almost impossible not to discover something you love amongst the contemporary collection of designer homeware, gifts, jewellery and clothing.

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ll Christmas stock has arrived at the stylish store, says owner Eliza Rattray, who carefully handpicks each item. Those looking for a festive season outfit will find new summer ranges of both casual and eveningwear from brands such as Eva’s Sunday, Isle of Mine, Mimoso and Eb&Ive. To complete your outfit, the ever-popular Quay sunglasses range – including the Kylie Jenner collection – make a stunning gift for yourself or a loved one.

Orla Kiely Handbags Available from French Blue.

Summer sandals from Stella and Gemma available at token.

“These sell out super-fast.”

Along with beautiful New Zealand Christmas decorations in metallics as well as traditional colours, other gifts and stocking filler ideas include the famous Ecoya Fresh Pine Christmas candle, gorgeous marshmallow-scented gift sets from MOR, Soda Press Co syrups, stylish enamelware and glassware, or Turkish towels from Hammamas – perfect for posting.

Follow token on Facebook for gift inspiration.

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Not simply a must-stop en-route to Banks Peninsula beauty spots, The Little River Gallery is a destination in its own right and never more so than at this time of year.

Kara Burrowes assemblage made of reclaimed wood, spray paint and found posters from Christchurch city.

From the exhibition ‘Signature Dish’ at Little River Gallery.

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he gallery’s annual exhibition by female artists begins on November 25 and runs through to December 18.

Entitled Signature Dish, this year’s contributing artists are Kara Burrowes, Jane Downes, Blanche Fryer, Amy Hoedemakers and Lisa Grennell. The exhibition includes works in a range of distinctive media: Screen Print, Ceramics, Paintings, Assemblages and Metalworks. Manager Megan Gainsford says the works cover all price points.

The timing of the exhibition is ideal for choosing a fabulous piece for a significant other and collecting before Christmas, Megan says. A unique artwork from a local artist, presented to your loved one would ensure Christmas day 2017 is a memorable one for both of you. Find the gallery at www.littlerivergallery.com and on Main Road, Little River.

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Indoor, Outdoor Mirror.

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‘The Moment’ by Angie Dennis. Available in a mini print or limited edition print.

Majuba Gallery www.majubagallery.co.nz

‘Viola Vibrato’ by artist Keith Morant. Mixed Media, 760 x 760mm at Windsor Gallery.

Selection of beautiful cutlery sets in stock to impress your guests.

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ON A WHEEL

Frank Hakkaart calls himself a ‘production potter’.

He whips up one-off sets of items we use daily in our homes: plates, mugs, bowls and similar.

Design 5 Upholstery for all upholstering needs.

Just in time for Christmas, Groovy Costumes have children’s costumes on sale until Christmas with 30-50% discount.

Stocking Fillers...great wee flannels.

Throw them in the water and watch them grow.

Available from Out of the Bleu.

Canvas prints to brighten up any room available from Le Comte Interior Design & Decor.

A range of gifts available from $20 and under from West Melton Pottery

Victorinox Classic Limited Edition Knives instore at The Flock

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e is at his wheel on a daily basis at his gallery and pottery studio, West Melton Pottery.

There is nothing he can’t make with this medium and with more than 25 years in the profession, this is no surprise.

Frank makes custom items, sometimes in unexpected ways. A product he sells, called a ‘knitting bowl’ (a ceramic bowl with a hole to hold your knitting needles and a gap for the yarn to feed through) came about after a customer brought one home after a holiday in Ireland, but it broke and she desperately wanted another. Frank designed and made one for her, with the product since selling like wild fire in a variety of sizes and glaze colours.

Also for sale in the gallery are a variety of gorgeous ceramic buttons, necklace pendants, bird feeders and other smaller ceramic gift ideas. A visit to the West Melton Pottery Facebook page will allow you to see the range of wares, new pieces and glaze colours as they come fresh from the kiln. Visit West Melton Pottery at 7 Westview Crescent, West Melton, 10am-4pm daily.

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With the warmer weather here now, there is no better job than being a landscaper. Especially, according to Carl Gildea of Willow Landscapes, when you are on a hilltop site with a view of the city below you.

“It’s hard work laying paving or lawns and building decks or balustrades, but my team and I get great satisfaction from the delight we see on our clients’ faces when we complete a job – when their vision becomes reality.”

For Carl, only work of the highest standard is good enough. He has earned a well-deserved reputation for professionalism and his skill in landscape design and construction. “I won’t compromise on excellence and quality. I’m passionate about landscaping and employ staff with the same attitude to the job. Everything must be done properly and tailored to the client’s wishes and the site we are working on.”

Numerous clients have benefited from

Willow Landscapes’ work. “We’ve really enjoyed the variety of work we’ve been involved with – not only complex hard landscaping features, but garden maintenance work as well. Laying new lawns and replanting garden beds for people preparing their homes for sale all contributes to that first impression potential buyers get.”

Willow Landscapes also has a close working relationship with Landscape Architect Dan Cameron, so they can offer the full package from design through to finished construction and planting. “Dan and I both deeply appreciate New Zealand native plants and encourage clients to use more of these.”

For a free quote call Carl on 021 536 442.

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On Wednesday October 18, Tasman Sinkware launched the new range of Oliveri sinks at the Home Ideas Centre on Mandeville Street, Riccarton, with a showcase of the amazing new looks which can be achieved.

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Mike Frisby, Karen Chappell

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The refreshed stand includes a new extended range of globally renowned Spectra coloured sinks, a new range of cutting edge stainless steel tapware and a selection of more traditional style sinks and taps.

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DESIGN ENVY SHOWCASE

Cymon Allfrey

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REGENERATING CHRISTCHURCH: Architect Cymon Allfrey discusses the current regularity environment in Christchurch and looks at why we need to be open to changing perceptions.

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ut in place to take us forward, Regenerate Christchurch exists to stimulate recovery. Established in 2016, it picks up where CERA left off: formed under new legislation when the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act expired and sees central and local government working together to rebuild our city.

While CERA was there to mandate the process, this current initiative is there to push the process along in the interests of the people, with a new focus on advocacy and consultation. While they still have power to implement and influence development, during their 18 months of operation they have positioned themselves as an organisation which asks and then acts – rather than the other way around.

There are no governing indications in the Resource Management Act that require

them to consult with the public to the level they do; presenting us a wonderful opportunity to put our views on the table and work through some of the tough stuff.

I hope the next step will see us presented with a firm proposal addressing the issues raised in the submissions, while providing an aspirational and engaging solution. Drawing on impressive in-house expertise, they have opened the door for creative engagement from the architectural sector by engaging with emerging design talent as consultants on projects and for big picture inspirational thinking. This is a governing body offering much more than simply a delivery process to an end result.

They are part way through consultation regarding the red zone regeneration, with a number of proposals around possible land use combinations for the Ōtākaro Avon

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home River corridor now released. Looking at the opportunities that exist, there are a number of cultural and sport options, including a purpose-designed rowing course, as well as more sensitive proposals around housing.

Essentially running from the central city to the sea, it is important to remember the red zone land was deemed uneconomical to repair in terms of the use at the time, not unusable.

We know for open space to be successful it requires convenient and easy accessibility. Consider Hagley Park: while sporting activities like bowls, tennis and golf bring users from further afield, and large events like Christmas in the Park draw a crowd, the day-to-day use and

THE RED ZONE WAS DEEMED UNECONOMICAL TO REPAIR IN TERMS OF THE USE AT THE TIME, NOT UNUSABLE.”

activity is from the peripheral community; those who can walk their dog down the road and into the vast open space, or venture across the road and relax in the sun with friends and family.

The argument then lies in the fact that for the Ōtākaro Avon River corridor to be successful as an open space, it would need to have the edges activated by residential development to ensure daily use. While there are many who may be resistant, we need to be open to this concept and shift

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Regenerate Christchurch is an agency delivering well considered in-fill development and aspirational results.

While they are working hard to provide Christchurch with an exciting future, we need to ensure we are open-minded enough to embrace the legacy they are building.

Visit www.caarc.co.nz.

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‘STEERING’ DOWN THE ROAD RISKS

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Imagine this: you approach a corner and turn right or left. However, instead of navigating the turn, the front tyres lose grip and the car continues straight on. This is called ‘understeer’. Ok, what about this? You approach the same corner, make the turn, but this time the back of the car steps out and you start to slide. This is known as ‘oversteer.’

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UNDERSTEER Understeer is more common in front-wheel drive cars as the front wheels have the task of steering and propelling the car forward. This can put plenty of stress on the front tyres which, if you turn quickly, can become overwhelmed and give up completely, sending you careering straight on, and into that lamppost you are trying desperately to avoid.

However, the same thing can occur in rear and allwheel drive cars as well.

The easiest way to combat understeer in a corner, is by reducing the amount of steering lock and easing gently off the throttle. This allows the front wheels to find grip and pull you around the corner. A common mistake drivers make is they panic and try to correct the slide by applying more steering. This means the

oth understeer and oversteer can happen as a result of poor weather, poor road conditions, applying too much power, or too much braking in the bends. Either way, both can be deadly if steps aren’t taken to correct them. So, with summer road trips fast approaching, AutoPlus will show you what to do the next time you are caught unawares by understeer or oversteer.

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If you find yourself in an oversteer slide, the best thing to do is counter steer into the skid and gently lift off the throttle. For example, if turning right, gently turn in left to counteract the slide and slowly come off the gas. Put this together and your car should straighten out and regain traction. Too much power and you will spin.

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STRENGTH SALOON SEGMENT IN THE

By Ben Selby

One does wonder about the future of up-market executive saloons; a class dominated by the BMW 5-series and the Mercedes E-Class, with other manufacturers playing catch up. Now though, Volvo’s new S90 saloon is a genuine contender for top dog and proof this segment is going from strength to strength.

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isually, the S90 from every angle is simply stunning. Long gone are the squares and 45 degree angles of yesteryear. The S90’s simple and gorgeous lines, which are shared with the XC90 SUV, offer a great example of Swedish form

and function going hand in hand. Look carefully and you also notice a nod to Nordic mythology with the S90’s headlight design bearing a strong resemblance to Thor’s hammer.

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engine and mated to a slick eight-speed automatic box with all wheel-drive, the T6 AWD Inscription spec featured here starts at $99,990 and is one of multiple petrol, diesel, and even electric hybrid variants on offer.

The S90’s seemingly furniture inspired interior feels more like an exquisite lounge, rather than a cabin. Buttock-hugging heated leather chairs provide wonderful support. With a high transmission tunnel, accommodating the AWD system, you feel snugly cocooned a nice reminder of Volvo’s commitment to your safety.

Every switch and button feels well put

together and the iPad style infotainment system, which allows you to access all the S90’s many standard features, is easy to get your head around, though the lack of an easy to reach main control device means you are left swiping up or down on the screen while on the move.

My test car was fitted with the optional ‘S90 Premium Pack’ which included rear air suspension, sun blinds for rear passengers housed in the rear doors and the epic Bowers and Wilkins sound system which in the ‘Gothenburg Concert Hall’ setting, is the closest one would get to having Pink Floyd live while on the move.

Around town, the S90’s gorgeous lines do not escape the notice of passersby and every shop window provides you with an excuse to gaze upon those gorgeous lines. A360 degree view reversing camera aids in parking, though if you select the parking aid function, all you need to control is the throttle as the car steers itself perfectly into a space.

Three drive modes, Eco, Comfort and Dynamic, are available and though while capable of barrelling along well in Dynamic mode, the S90 is more at home gliding silently along at the national limit in Comfort or Eco. At motorway speeds, the S90 is peerless. Mile after mile is devoured with considerable ease and if something strays into your path, the S90 will detect it and if necessary, bring it to a fast stop safely and quicker than you could do yourself.

All in all, Volvo’s S90 T6 AWD provides buyers with sublime looking and feeling saloon that drives just as well as it looks.

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SWM is the Italian motorcycle manufacturer you’ve probably never heard of. Back in the 1970s, SWM made off-road competition bikes with some success, including winning the Italian 125cc motocross championship.

Unfortunately, production ceased in 1978 and the brand lay dormant until its revival by Apelio Macchi in 2014.

Macchi had been working with Husqvarna and, when BMW sold the Husqvarna brand to KTM, he had the realisation that an almost new motorcycle production facility was about to become available. He engineered a joint venture with Daxing Gong and, between them, SWM was reborn.

The range of bikes now manufactured by SWM is headed by the 650 Superdual GT which, as its name implies, is an adventure style motorcycle with Givi hard luggage and at a very competitive $12,990 (plus ORC), is carving itself a nice little niche within the Kiwi motorcycle market and it’s LAMS (learner) approved to boot.

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MOTORING PRESTIGE Armstrong Prestige has always been known for service and the delivery of quality, luxury motor vehicles.

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oon the company is going to be bringing the ultimate in motor vehicle prestige to Christchurch, with the opening of the new AMG Performance Centre, where customers will get better access to the latest Mercedes AMG models, events and merchandise.

The pulse of Mercedes aficionados’ hearts will be racing and, with a loyal family of AMG customers, this news is going to be exciting, to say the least.

Dedicated staff will be on site to deliver a more specialised service for this toprange luxury vehicle to build on it’s award winning, top-level performance in the market.

“Armstrong Prestige are thrilled to be one of only two AMG showrooms in New Zealand and we can’t wait to bring this experience to the South Island,” Dealer Principal John McKenzie says.

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For a limited time only it comes with twice the attraction; a complimentary AMG Line package and a drive away price that commands a second glance.

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completion is expected by mid-next year.

With an internal revamp of the existing premises also underway, Armstrong Prestige has good reason to be proud of the dealership.

With expert technical and sales staff to help you when you purchase a Mercedes, it is reassuring to know that Armstrong Prestige is investing in the future requirements of the Mercedes purchaser here in the Garden City.

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ROMEO

By Ben Selby

Named after the iconic Stelvio pass in northern Italy, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio has to be one of the most beautiful SUVs on the market today.

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Launched this year, the first SUV for the charismatic and illustrious Italian brand has now received the same go-faster treatment as the Gulia executive saloon. Say ‘Ciao bella’ to the Stelvio Quadrifoglio.

Grunt comes from a 2.9 litre Bi-Turbo V6, producing 510 horsepower and 600 Nm of torque. The Quadrifoglio also utilises Alfa’s Q4 all-wheel drive system with Active Torque Vectoring and an eight speed auto transmission, which in race mode, shifts gears in a mere 150 milliseconds.

Add all this to a kerb weight of 1830kg and the Quadrifoglio will reach the national limit in 3.8 seconds and top out at 283km/h.

Inside you get lashings of leather, carbon fibre and alcantara.

It also features Alfa’s new 8.8-inch infotainment system, with Apple Car Play and Android Auto fitted as standard.

The Stelvio Quadrifoglio also holds the record of ‘the fastest SUV’ around the notorious Nurburgring, recording a scorching lap time of 7 minutes 51 seconds.

With prices yet to be confirmed, expect to see this hot high riding Italian on sale in New Zealand in 2018.

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he BMW X3 was the car that launched the mid-size SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) segment in 2003. Since then, BMW has recorded more than 1.5 million new registrations of the X3 across the two generations.

Now the new BMW X3 is set to write the next chapter in this success story with an even more dynamic design language.

Like all members of the successful

X family, it blends standout driving qualities on any terrain with unrestricted everyday usability. Lots of room for the family; lots of room for work.

There are three trim variants to customise your vehicle style and, of course, a great choice of extras. It’s also your choice when it comes to petrol, diesel, four-cylinder, or six and good interactivity with the dash means the all-important phone, audio and mapping

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It’s desirable, multipurpose and it’s economic on fuel – that’s always good.

The X3 M40i comes in at 265 kW/360 hp at 5,500 – 6.500 rpm, max. torque: 500 Nm at 1,520 – 4,800 rpm.

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