Nelson Magazine - August 2022

AUGUST 2022

Turning tragedy into art More than music

Going to great lengths

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What’s inside Features 17-19

Going to great lengths

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Beyond he and she

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Turning trauma into art

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More than music

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Rep rugby resurrection

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Headliners

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If I could...

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On the Street

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Health

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Food and Drink

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My Home

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At Home

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Social Pages

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Nelson Magazine aims to impress and inspire, and I hope this month’s cover image does just that. We felt like a bit of brightness was the perfect addition to the wet winter we’ve had. The story behind the art is even more uplifting. It’s a story of struggle, and never giving up, and finding light in dark places.

Britt Coker also speaks to Emma Timmis who ran across Africa, roller skated through the Netherlands and has a Guinness World Record for riding a standup bike across Australia. I felt inspired, plus a bit lazy after reading her story!

Even more impressive is that Emma had to overcome depression and anxiety, and later wrote a book about her journey.

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Now is also the time of year when our Tasman Mako kick off a new season.

Mako expert Peter Jones, who has been covering the team since their inception, takes a look at the upcoming season for representative teams on pages 34-36.

This month’s issue is our 50th edition.

I’ve been blessed to have been able to guide this magazine through its toddler years, and it really is quite humbling to see how far it has come. We’re always looking to improve, so if you have something you’d like to see featured please send me an email.

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Good Bitches, an organisation that donates homefor volunteers in the Nelson Tasman region.

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Lobby to lower voting age

King to re-stand in Tasman

They can leave home, leave school, get a job, get

Tasman mayor Tim King has announced his

a learner’s driver’s licence and even a firearms

intention to re-stand at this year’s Local Body

license, but 16-year-olds cannot vote. At just 14

elections. So far Tim is being challenged for the

years old, Murchison’s Piper Hunt is one of the

top job by former real estate agent Mike Harvey and Lake Rotoiti’s Richard Osmaston. Tim had 12 years as deputy mayor before being elected to the mayoralty in 2019. He says his first term as mayor has been “phenomenally tricky” with the Covid-19 pandemic, the government’s Three Waters reform and cost overruns on the Waimea Community Dam, but he says the support he has had from the community has convinced him to run again.

youngest members of Make it 16, a group lobbying for the voting age to be lowered to 16. And a number of local councillors agree, Tasman District councillor Chris Hall acknowledges, “16-year-olds have a very strong investment in the future.” The issue is now being heard by the Supreme Court, with the hope that they will issue a declaration, starting the process for change.

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If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be...

If I could only eat one meal for the rest of my life it would be...

It’s always an honour and a privilege to spend a day with an artist, especially in their studio, or wherever it is that they create their artworks. Perhaps it would be the British artist David Hockney, if I could also time travel back a few years.

This would be my idea of hell! I love all sorts of foods and

If I could tell my younger self one thing, it would be...

Seize every opportunity, be brave and take more chances.

trying new dishes. Food, styles of cooking and sharing meals are a wonderful window to different cultures.

If I could only take one thing to a desert island, it would be…

I would most like to take a companion, I’d go mad with no company and no one to converse with, but if I could only take a ‘thing’ it would be a radio, tuned to RNZ so

If I could be Prime Minister for a day, I would…

I could hear what’s going on, and rant at the occasional

Actually, I’d far rather be the Governor-General for a day, it seems like a much more positive role. You get to meet extraordinary New Zealanders and lend the kudos of the office to advance projects.

If I could be on a reality TV show, it would be…

If I could travel anywhere, it would be…

on that show as an enthusiastic ‘amateur sewer’.

I’ve got a lot of exploring to do in New Zealand, let alone overseas. I’d love to see Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, visit New York, and the extraordinary landscapes of Iceland…

If I could donate $1m to any charity it would be…

If I could have any job, it would be…

Pretty much what I do, working with art and artists.

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Being able to fly, now that would be amazing.

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If I could predict the future, in ten years’ time Nelson will…

Be a compact boutique city surrounded by the best outdoors, more apartments instead of urban sprawl, regenerating wild places and a great arts scene.

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Start. is a recruitment and search business which is all about connecting talent, and is focused on helping smart businesses grow through finding and delivering this talent.

Director Kipp O’Donnell sits down with Nelson Magazine to talk about the recruitment market.

Where did the idea for Start. begin?

I saw many businesses struggling to find the right talent that fitted with their business focus, ethos and culture. I saw a gap in the market to provide a more personal and thoughtful approach to helping clients’ build their teams, drive their growth and ultimately make their businesses more successful.

Can you give us a little insight into what challenges you are seeing in the wider recruitment market and how sectors are struggling?

There is real uncertainly coming out of Covid, teamed with the global economic challenges we are all seeing and facing. This uncertainty means that there is less mobility and movement across the market. Candidates are more hesitant to make a move right now, so businesses need to be proactive and innovate around how they attract the talent they need. Top talent will still look at roles, but now more than ever, they need a more compelling reason and offer to move.

What is currently happening in the region?

The region has a well-diversified economy so there is always a need for a multitude of skillsets across all sectors, and at present most sectors are talent

short. We are also seeing shortages, particularly in functional areas such as professional services and technical-based roles. As a region this is a fantastic place to live, work, and play, so employers need to leverage this and be innovative in the way they attract talent into the region.

What can employers do to help retain their talented staff?

Be aware, be flexible, be inventive. Communicate constantly so you can sense-check your staff engagement levels. Not one size fits all, we are all different so be prepared to offer flexible solutions when it comes to your talent. Differentiate yourself in the market as an employer through creative packages and benefits you offer.

As a professional in the industry, what positive changes are you seeing?

Businesses that have never used recruitment or search firms previously are starting to see the value that this can bring to their business. Using a talent expert who knows the local market and understands the business needs, while providing insights and advice throughout the hiring process, allows a business leader to do what they need to do, getting on with the day job.

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Going to great lengths Who tells us when we’ve gone far enough, and what if we could actually go a whole lot further than we think? Britt Coker meets a woman who doesn’t do things by halves.

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mma Timmis seems likeable enough. No inkling of a driven personality, or ruthlessly competitive spirit. On paper even, she stuck to

hours when I was not in any state to do it (retunring from injury) but did it as a fundraiser and a bit of a test of myself to see how it could go. Then based

a conventional life path until her late 20s, at which

on the results from that 24-hour run, decided that I

point she ran on a very long one that traversed South

would go for the record for New Zealand at the end of

Africa. She’d liked running since aged 12. She’d

the year (which she did) and now I'm recovering.”

always liked adventure too, leaving the UK when she was 18 to go travelling. So, running and travelling.

Nothing unusual there. Except she has taken them to extremes in a way most of us could only imagine. I ask her to list her achievements.

“Running across South Africa (2400 km), running across Africa (3974 km) and roller skating across the Netherlands. Cycling from the UK to Italy (2200 km) and back. Walking the Australian Alpine Track

Recovering, because she ran the length of New Zealand at a blistering pace of 100 kilometres a day for 21 days. She went through five pairs of shoes as she pounded the asphalt. Her feet were swollen by the end of day two, and the pain was unbearable.

Unbearable for most of us at least, but Emma bore it.

Why didn’t she pack it in at that point?

“I just wanted to achieve what I set out for.”

(670km), riding an elliptigo bike across Australia

Emma’s two favourites from this remarkable list

(7951km) which I have a Guinness World Record for,

are the elliptigo bike ride across Australia and her

then I ran around Hagley Park in Christchurch for 24

New Zealand run. But neither rate highly because

Emma Timmis ran for 89 days across Africa, a total of 3,974km.

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1. Emma rode 7,951km across Australia and earned herself a Guiness World Record for the longest journey by elliptical cycle in a single country. | 2. Emma in the ocean at the end of her journey after running across Africa.

3. Art and sport have been Emma's main passions in life. She creates realistic graphite pencil sketches. | 4. Emma says running across Africa was one of the toughest things she has done in life. | 5. Running the 2021 Altumate Challenge, a run the length of New Zealand, from Bluff to Cape Reinga. | 6. Emma illustrated her own children's book about her journey across Africa.

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of the size of the challenge, or because they made the record books (New Zealand is still pending authentication).

“I set out to ride across Australia completely solo and self-sufficient. I had a trailer that was carrying everything that I needed, but so many people followed my journey and got involved that I felt like I had the support of the whole entire country with me. Whenever anything went wrong I had people message me and call me instantly to help out and to fix things, and there was just this real sense of community that's followed me around. And then the same thing is true for my New Zealand run that I just did, although it was far more painful and I pushed myself a hell of a lot more. I had families driving out into the middle of nowhere with signs that the children had made saying, ‘Go Emma’.

People would follow my [GPS] tracker and they'd see me [about to] go past their house so they’d come to their driveway and wave at me. Both of those journeys just created this incredibly beautiful community around me and I think perhaps that's why both of those are my favourites.”

Preceding the New Zealand challenge was a long period of time when she couldn’t run due to injury.

By this point, most of the endurance runs and rides were behind her but she still had more she wanted to achieve. The injury put everything on hold and led her down another path the runner never expected she would take.

“I really lost my sense of identity. If I was ever feeling stressed I would run to feel better about myself and I lost the ability to do that. I lost a lot of my friends just because my main activity where I saw other people was going running. So many things in my life were impacted by this injury and the not knowing is really stressful.”

Within 18 months she was diagnosed with depression and anxiety but she was still searching for answers to the pain. Eventually a vascular specialist in Christchurch identified that a vein and artery in her leg had connected together.

While all this was going on, Emma found salvation in a talent she’d always had, but never fostered.

to a latent childhood ability in order to write, illustrate and then self-publish a book called, ‘The girl who ran across Africa’.

“It's all about dreaming big and believing in yourself and overcoming obstacles along the way.”

She’s back running again but hasn’t given up her art. Once a rock-climbing instructor, she’s a fulltime artist now. She shifted to Reefton recently, though admits Nelson would be her home if it was affordable. Meantime, she’s here every sunny Saturday to sell her art at the Nelson Market.

Self-taught, her graphite pencil drawings of birds offer her the opportunity to practice endurance and stickability, without going through quite so many pairs of sneakers in the process.

“I just started with one – keas, (they’re my favourite birds) and almost hated myself straight away for the decision to do a bird because of the feathers.

But then it became quite therapeutic to put all of this detail and attention into all of these tiny little feathers. So, I actually really got into it and then after I did one, I started doing another, and another, so it's kind of just got carried away.”

Getting carried away. Surely, that could be the title of a second book?

Fortunately, her humanness seeps through in an anecdote about a recent experience procrastinating over painting ‘British racing green’ in her otherwise, white-walled house. She spent serious time deliberating on the decision before sucking up the courage to start. She is not afraid to run 100 kilometres a day but is rendered at a temporary standstill because of a potential painting mistake.

For three months after her run of New Zealand, those first steps getting out of bed in the morning were painful. Not so much now, which has meant Emma can start planning for an ultramarathon later in the year. Considering her track record, it sounds more like a walk in the park though she assures me it will be a challenge.

“It’s the crater rim in Christchurch. It’s 83 kilometres. It’s very hilly. I think it’s like half the elevation of Everest.”

“I kind of decided that I could look back on this point in my life and think that it was the most miserable point of my life or I could actively do something to turn that around and turn into the best thing ever, so I decided to take that option.”

Her goal is to “finish comfortable”.

It turns out all her appendages are bionic. The feet belong to an athlete, and the hands, to an artist. So when Emma’s legs couldn’t stride out, she returned

Maybe for Emma, that is the earthly sum of it. Go to great lengths. Find a sense of community. Have some nice weather on the hills.

“I’ve worked my body very hard at the beginning of the year so I’m not setting out with any massive goal. I just want to enjoy myself really. Hopefully have some nice weather on the hills.”

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McKenzie Levett

Beyond he and she Britt Coker takes a look at the rise of non-binary pronouns.

Tess Jaine

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ender pronouns are a hot topic these days, partly because we find the traditional ones hard to avoid when describing someone in a sentence (he says, she says) and we don’t know when we should replace them with something else.

As more and more people acknowledge that they don’t identify with the constraints of the common pronouns, those of us that do use them are finding ourselves in a new paradigm.

New gender identities. You can roll your eyes and say how ridiculous it seems. It’s no one you know.

Why are a minority being so precious? But it’s also important to acknowledge that you are dismissing other people’s feelings as you stubbornly express your own.

Like a lot of people who are transitioning genders, McKenzie has a dead name. The Christian name given to her at birth has been replaced by the aforementioned, though there are people in her life who haven’t buried the dead as successfully as she has.

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“Half of my family is supportive and the other half isn't, so the half that isn't normally uses my deadname when referring to me, unless they are explicitly told that they need to use the other one.”

Perhaps they forget because they can’t fully embrace the new life she has. It’s an additional challenge common for many people who feel uncomfortable with the gender assigned to them at birth. Not just an unease with who they are, but the knowledge that the people who love them aren’t comfortable with the alternative. But ultimately, you choose what is best for you and hope both sides successfully navigate a personal transformation.

At age 19, McKenzie uses she/her pronouns as she navigates her journey as a trans woman. Assigned male at birth, McKenzie says that she always had underlying feelings of being uncomfortable in her own skin and not feeling like she was fitting in to society. “It’s a very interesting and nuanced thing because for me personally, I was very uncomfortable with the human body hair I had, and how people treated me, mainly in the ways that I was expected

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Asking is a really safe way to mark you as a safe person. This lets them know that you are OK to share their identity with.

In a social setting, she says she dresses more feminine to help people identify with her gender preference but it’s her desire to feel like a woman that is important, not to be seen as feminine, which she doesn’t believe is a mandatory aspect of womanhood.

McKenzie works in the hospitality industry and her customer facing role provides a challenge for some customers, particularly concerns around misgendering.

She says she occasionally comes across a transphobic person who may continue to call her dude, mate or bro, even after she has corrected them. She also acknowledges that people use these terms so often that they’re just using them unconsciously.

“I don't really get offended or annoyed at people about that sort of thing unless I've explicitly told them. I know especially in a town like Nelson, where everyone is older and hasn't really had much face to face contact with trans people or the queer community in general, there's no reason for me to spend energy being offended or being distressed at somebody misgendering me when I'm in an environment where it happens so often.”

So when you get someone’s gender wrong, what do you do about it and how do you avoid it in the first place?

Zen Shaw is community coordinator at Q Youth, a charitable organisation providing support and advocacy for queer and trans youth and their wider circle. Zen would prefer not to identify with any gender labels but concedes to he and they if necessary.

If you get someone’s gender wrong, Zen recommends you don’t make a big deal about it, just make a quick correction, apologise and move on. The more you make it about yourself, the greater the chance you put the misgendered person in a position of feeling bad because you feel bad.

To avoid the mistake in the first place, you could ask them about their pronoun preference.

"I'm like, ‘Hey I’m Zen, I use they/them and he/him pronouns. What pronouns do you use?’... I think one out of 100 people are queer in some way. Asking is a really safe way to mark you as a safe person.

This lets them know that you are OK to share their identity with.”

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to look and the expectations that others put on me.

Being a boy brings a lot of connotations with it.

It makes you kind of feel like you need to act in a certain way, and I was just so uncomfortable with that."

Five years ago if someone asked which gender we identified with, most of us would have been affronted they couldn’t tell. Now, many people include their chosen pronouns in their email signatures.

Zen also suggests that if you want to ask generic questions about gender pronouns, resist.

Quite a strong sentiment that young people at Q Youth say all the time is that they feel like they have to play Google for everyone around them. They have to answer questions constantly about their own identities when there are so many resources that people can access now where they could learn themselves.”

Zen points out that Shakespeare was regularly using they/them as a singular pronoun 600 years ago and that we use it ourselves more often than we think.

“If people cut you off while driving, they don’t say, Oh he’s a dick or she’s a dick, we say they’re a dick.

I think your brain is naturally going to go to, they. I don't really believe that you can see anyone's gender and that's why I think asking is so important. I’ve got a full-on beard and if you saw me in the street you would say ‘He’s a really bearded guy’, but you wouldn’t know I use neutral pronouns unless you asked.”

There are a large number of gender identities in use globally, and there are a number of new gender neutral pronouns – neo pronouns – with one of many commonly used in New Zealand being Xe xem/ Xe xer (pronounced, Ze zem/Ze zir).

McKenzie sympathises with how confusing it can be for cisgendered people who want to do the right thing but feel confounded by new terminology they are not familiar with.

“There are a lot of things that have been created to explain very nuanced parts of sexuality or gender, and some of those in my opinion, do go a little bit farther and they're very, very niche in a lot of aspects and if you aren't associated with anyone in that community, or you haven't really had a lot of exposure to that, all of these ideas are kind of confusing, honestly.”

McKenzie sees gender as a modern construct where we have established male and female as a fait accompli in the same way we see the grass as green, and the sky is blue. Why do we narrowly define human existence into two genders rather than accepting that what people feel on the inside is what matters most? It’s a threatening thought for the human population to contemplate if we feel like there is a ground swell of people who don’t want to follow the traditional definitions anymore. We began turfing pariahs out of tribes the moment we started

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Community coordinator at Q Youth, Zen Shaw.

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forming tribes, so we could protect ourselves from the unknown and unpredictable.

McKenzie offers a concept that goes one step further.

“There has been interesting thoughts in online spaces where gender is seen as another tool to be used in the system as a way of dividing people.

We live in a society that is very heavily dominated by men, so the idea that you can change your gender and be whatever you want to be, it's very deconstructing of that idea.”

She hasn’t met many trans people who regret their decisions because an aversion to their own body affects their ongoing wellbeing. “It’s a very common theme for a lot of people, especially trans people, where there's such a dysphoric feeling around their own body. In many cases that is the reason why you find suicidality rates in queer communities are much higher than they are in non queer.”

She initially identified as pansexual, a term that nicely deconstructs the human two-gender system into a simplified ideal. I like you, I don’t care what gender you identify with, I just like you. Pansexual people may refer to themselves as ‘gender-blind’, like Cupid. The arrow strikes who it strikes.

Another term that we may see having an increased presence in the New Zealand vernacular is one specific to Māori culture. Zen says, “People who are queer, LGBT and whakapapa te Māori may choose to identify as takatāpui. Originally that term just meant ‘a lover of the same sex’, but it's evolved to represent people who are both queer and Māori as well.”

McKenzie feels there could be more that schools could do to support students who are part of the rainbow community. That if school curriculums included the topic, it could minimize the mental emotional distress that many young people feel during a crucial life stage. One where being, or feeling different, or not having words to describe a certain feeling, leaves them particularly vulnerable.

“When it comes to teaching kids about certain ideas like queerness or being trans - there are a bunch of people that have gone through school and there has never been a mention of queer people or there has never been a group in that school for queer people.”

Zen and McKenzie use the term ‘queer’ quite freely but Zen cautions use of it in instances where it could be misconstrued.

“Queer has been reclaimed by the LGBT community in recent years. I would just be very careful with how people who aren't in the community use it, because

it was used as a slur in recent years. Probably a more broadly friendly term to use would be the word, rainbow and that's what I often do.”

Zen acknowledges that language is always evolving, but slowly. That none of us will get to grips with changes overnight, but he encourages us to start with self-education and practice. That ultimately, it will be worth it for all of us.

“So queer people are on a journey, and I think allyship is a similar thing. I think learning how to be a good ally to the people closest to you is a really great way to start, and then building from there- you don’t always need to understand something all the way to respect it.”

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Transgender | An umbrella term for someone who's gender identity doesn't fit what they were assigned at birth.

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who falls somewhere along the gender spectrum of masculinity and femininity but does not identify with the gender they were assigned. Non-Binary fits under the trans umbrella.

LGBTQIA+ | Otherwise known as the letter soup, it's a collection of many different gender identities, sexes and sexualities. New letters are being added to the acronym to make space and bring awareness for the lesser represented members of the Rainbow community.

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pronouns.’ There are many widely known neopronouns (for example Xe/Xem or Ze/Zir), but new neo-pronouns are popping up all the time, and are used in place of, or in addition to he/him, she/her and they/them depending on the user's preference.

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Turning trauma into art Words: Adrienne Matthews

Like a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis, Nelson artist Pierre O’Rourke is breaking out of the crushing events of his earlier life to bring colour and joy into the world with his vibrant, life-enhancing art.

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he backdrop of his life is not one he wants to dwell on but the miracle in his transformation can only be seen by knowing something of his past. “I had a traumatic childhood,” he says. “There was abandonment and abuse and I spent a lot of time in foster care. I could draw anything though. My dad was an artist and I wanted to be one too. I was alone much of the time so I hid in my own world of images and colours. It was a place where I could be my true self.”

quickly gone, along with my children who I was too

Years of self-abuse complicated by alcohol and drugs followed until Pierre found his feet in the world, becoming a civil engineer. “I moved to Australia to chase my career. I was doing the family thing, bringing in the wages and being a father until my ex-partner moved back to New Zealand with our children. I came back in 2019 and was taking a few weeks to get my life in order when I was mugged.

I woke up in a plastic-surgery ward up north with my jaw split down the middle, quickly realising that life was never going to be the same again. With no help from ACC or anywhere else, all my savings were

that time I began to do a lot of soul-searching and

ill to care for. The only thing I seemed able to do was take up my pencil and start to make art again.”

Pierre’s car became his home. With PTSD from his injury and his dad having just died, and no petrol to go anywhere, he sat in his car for three days doing art. “Miraculously, some good people rescued me and I was introduced to my amazing support worker, Faye Vickers, from the Salvation Army in Nelson,” he says. “I was found a motel room to live in and from healing.”

Pierre is not bitter about his experiences. “I realised that before being beaten up I was playing a role people expected me to play,” he says. “I thought the world was about money and getting stuff, but when I lost everything and all I was left with was myself, I realised that those things weren’t my passion and that my true calling was art. I know exactly who I am now. The experience was serendipitous. I am sure that without the injury I would have come back to art

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at some stage but it wouldn’t have been truly from my heart.”

Hands programme, gifted me materials to use in my

Through Faye Vickers, Pierre was introduced to Stephen Broad-Paul, the creative careers adviser at the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce, Art/ Work programme. Stephen is managing a twoyear pilot scheme funded by the Ministry of Social Development to support creative people in Nelson to build their confidence and help them commercialise their art form. “Faye encouraged Pierre to apply and at my first meeting with him I got a real sense of his depth and his ambition to make a difference through his artwork and leave a legacy for his family,” says Stephen.

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“The legacy I want to leave them is one of pride and a sense of achievement,” says Pierre. “It’s not about money but about what you can achieve if you have a belief in yourself.”

feel and it is so beneficial for us to express ourselves

Each month at the Mahitahi Colab, based in Building A at NMIT, there is an exhibition of an artist’s work under the scheme and Pierre is the second artist to be chosen. “As I was hanging the paintings I was blown away by the power of them to make people smile,” says Stephen. “Initially they are drawn in by the colour and then they find their own meaning in them. I believe that is what great art is about.”

“This is where my art journey really starts,” says Pierre. “To have the support of someone who believes in me and understands that this needs to be my life’s work is incredible. The art you see here comes originally from trauma. It comes from heartbreak, good times, bad times, let downs, but I have let go of all that which is why what you see here is full of light and colour.”

Pierre met his father, Simon O’Rourke, for the first time while in his thirties and credits him for his artistic side. “Dad was the worst father but the most honest human,” he says. “He took responsibility for what he had been and I respected him for that.”

“I have been blessed since my injury to have some very good people in my life, like my best friend Manuell Strange who picked me up off the streets and really owns the key to me still being here,” says Pierre.

Murray Leaning from Mitre 10 Mega gets a special mention too. “I was desperate for help when I was preparing for my exhibition and approached many firms who I bought goods from to see if I could get some support. I had all but given up when Murray got back to me and, under the Mitre 10 Mega Helping

work. It was a huge boost which I will never forget.” made sure I had food and clothes for my children when things were really tough and I am thankful too for the motel managers where I live, Belinda and Pete.”

Pierre is determined to spread the word that art can be great therapy for anyone. “Words don’t come easily to some people but shapes and colours can,” he says. “Everyone needs someone or something to reflect back to them how special and unique they are and art can do that. The world is much bigger and more open than many of us allow ourselves to through creativity. I hope that I can inspire many more people to experiment this way and find their true selves.”

He paints from the images and colours he sees in his head. “I close my eyes and see this whole world of possibilities for paintings,” he says. “It’s an amazing place to be. I’m not following trends or doing what I think might be in vogue. I let it come naturally.”

Meanwhile, Stephen is appreciating every minute he spends with Pierre. “I am mentoring him,” he says, “but in many ways he is mentoring me right back.

He came to me for support but is teaching me too.

I see so many creative people trying to make it on their own,” he continues, “but we all need someone at some time. The true meaning of life, I believe, is being there for each other.”

There is no doubt that Pierre’s children, Joseph aged five, Jaxson, seven, Aria-Rose, nine and Moana-Rose, twenty-two, will benefit enormously from the commitment he has made to his art and the enormous gift of love, exuberance and selfawareness that extends from it. “You can’t put out artwork with feeling if you don’t have feelings,” he says, and his experiences, however bad, have gifted him a wealth of feelings to draw from.

“Albert Einstein is quoted with the saying ‘A ship is always safe at shore but that is not what it is built for’, says Pierre. “That thought inspires me to keep moving out of my comfort-zone so my creativity can bloom and hopefully bring positivity to those who come across it.”

Pierre's art can be viewed at the Mahitahi Colab at NMIT until 31 August.

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More than music Shot over two nights at Kismet, a music video for Reece Milton’s single Take It Easy pulled together a myriad of local actors to create a glamorous black and white world harkening back to the Casablanca era. Judene Edgar takes a look at how it came together.

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ucked away in the industrial zone of Nelson surrounded by shipping containers and storage facilities is StudioBox Creative recording studio, management company, and home of Antipodes Records. Unassuming from the outside, inside is a professional recording studio that is helping launch careers.

Started as a passion project by bass guitarist, songwriter and producer Mat Charles of former Nelson band Urban to record their first album Everything Except Time, StudioBox Creative is now helping to launch the career of 21-year-old pop/rock guitar virtuoso and singer songwriter Reece Milton.

Inspired by Guns n’ Roses lead guitarist Slash, Reece started teaching himself guitar with the help of the internet at age 15. At Nayland College he joined the band So Far, and together they placed second in the 2017 Smokefree Rockquest regional heat. The next year, with 7-piece band The Recliners, and Reece once again on guitar, they won the Smokefree Rockquest regional heat.

Reece began song writing which led to him needing to sing to work on his songs. “My parents were constantly telling me to sing, but I wasn’t very confident initially,” he says. “Then I went to Rock Camp at the Playhouse Café and Theatre and I surprised them at the finale concert by singing.

I never would have thought I’d want to be the front man, but I enjoyed it so much that I haven’t stopped.”

Reece entered a competition run by StudioBox Creative, winning a professional recording of his debut song Once In a Lifetime with legendary UK producer Greg Haver (of Manic Street Preachers and Melanie C fame) under the management of Jane Baken. Once in a Lifetime was released in 2019 and Reece was offered a management contract with StudioBox Creative.

Perhaps best known for establishing Soundstage, Nelson’s longest running professional musical and performing arts school in 2008, as the daughter of professional jazz musician Rupert Winter, Jane has

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been immersed in the music industry her entire life, and has been performing and touring since she was

loved researching the era.” She needed to create a

17. After graduating from the National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Arts she toured overseas prior to returning to Nelson to set up Soundstage.

fittings alone. “Laura had a clear vision and drew

“I wanted to provide young people with the opportunity to develop their talents and to follow their dreams,” she says. “My upbringing was fairly unique; I was often at a jazz gig while other kids were at primary school, but it gave me so much and I just wanted to be able to offer young performers a facility that wasn’t available when I was young.”

Needing to expand her horizons, Jane left Soundstage in the capable hands of her mother Gabby Winter and a team of talented tutors, and shifted to Australia working as a talent scout, agent and artist manager.

“Having run a business and worked and toured as an artist, I understand both worlds,” she says.

“Understanding artists is critical to being a good manager.”

total of 30 separate looks which took two weeks of out such strong performances,” says Jonny. “It was an incredible experience to be a part of, and despite hearing the song literally hundreds of times, I still absolutely love it. Reece also had a great screen presence; very subtle but powerful.”

Already available on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, Take It Easy is the hero song of Reece’s debut album Elixir which is being released later this month. “He writes incredible songs and has an extensive catalogue of music,” says Jane. “We wanted to create a magic backdrop to showcase Reece’s solely original sound and really make a statement in preparation for this release of his album.” With New Zealand having a quota system for local music, Jane is also hoping to capture the attention of radio stations so that the song will get radio placement.

While Covid had put touring on hold for the past

Returning to Nelson and joining Mat at StudioBox Creative in 2019, “together we’ve been able to expand the business to add artist management services and partner with some incredibly talented producers, directors, photographers and creatives.” Their latest collaboration has been the release of Reece’s new single Take It Easy. Featuring Reece’s signature slick guitar riffs, Take It Easy was released at a launch event at Kismet Cocktail and Whiskey Bar last month complete with music video written and directed by Laura Irish. Cinematography was done

by Bevan Crothers who has shot Stan Walker’s live concert event Impossible: Live, and Wellington Paranormal, and rounding out the creative team was the powerhouse production, design and costume duo Jonny Eagle and Melissa Spratt of Innit Creative.

two years, Reece is ready to take his new album

With the film industry closing down due to Covid, and seeking a slower and more environmentally way of life, Jonny and Melissa relocated to Nelson in 2020.

Together, they bring a wealth of experience having worked on major motion pictures and television shows such as 1917, Guardians of the Galaxy, No Time to Die, London Kills and Assassin’s Creed. “I wanted to showcase Reece’s music with the production value that his talent deserves,” says Jane. “We have created a statement video that showcases Reece as an artist.”

Intended as a “period piece short film”, Laura says that she wanted to focus on Reece’s genuine love for his guitar, “which became its own character in the shoot.”

Day celebrations, as well as touring in the musical

Shot over two nights at Kismet, the music video pulled together a myriad of local actors to create a glamorous black and white world harkening back to the Casablanca era, complete with period costume design thanks to Melissa. “It was great to be able to flex my design experience,” says Melissa. “I

out on the road. As well as having played with Paul Ubana Jones, Reece has opened for Tim Allen and The Two, toured with his band featuring guitarist Jack Rollinson, bass guitarist Isaac Stewart and drummer Sam Edmonds, and has performed at festivals including the Kapiti Music Festival, the NZ Cider Festival and performed solo as an opener for Opera in the Park. And his next step is an Australasia tour opening for fellow StudioBox creative artist, Australian pop/rock singer/songwriter Nathan Foley.

An original member of the multi-award-winning group Hi-5, Nathan performed, toured and filmed the television show for 10 years. He has since gone on to perform as a soloist at major national events such as the V8 Supercars, World Masters Games and Australia Mamma Mia and working on international cruises, including being the first Australian to win the title of Princess Cruises Entertainer of the Year.

Following the release of his upcoming original album in Australia next month, Nathan is embarking on a tour of Australia, New Zealand and Asia in 2023.

“They are both pop/rock genre and Nathan’s fans are similar to Reece’s, so they will really complement each other,” says Jane, who has been managing Nathan for the past three years having previously represented him in Australia. Having grown up watching Nathan on television, Reece says that it’s a bit surreal opening for him. “I’m really looking forward to the tour. This is the dream.”

Listen and watch Take It Easy on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube

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Nick Smith Hon Dr Nick Smith is running for the Nelson mayoralty in this year’s local elections. He talks to Nelson Magazine about why.

Nick and Linley Smith on Tahunanui beach.

Why stand for mayor?

What are your values and beliefs?

I love Nelson and worry our council has lost its way.

I relish the challenge of putting my governance experience, knowledge of Nelson and energy to work to fix it. The part of the job I most enjoyed during my 30 years representing our community in Parliament was helping people. The role of mayor enables me to do this work with a more local focus.

I am a moderate who dislikes the extremes of left and right. I like reasoned, rational, democratic decision making. Entreprise, environment, and science are particularly important to me.

What makes you so passionate about Nelson?

There is so much about Nelson to be proud of, our vibrant arts, caring community, dynamic entrepreneurs, great climate and our fantastic network of parks. There is nowhere in New Zealand or the world that I would rather live.

What do you see as the biggest challenges for the Nelson City Council?

The first is rebuilding trust around the council table, with staff and with the community. It won’t be easy, but I have led successful change in big organisations before. The second big challenge for council is recognising the current economic pressures on households and businesses. Council needs to be more careful with its spending and be more business friendly.

What gets you excited about the job of mayor?

I like getting my head around how we make government work better. Big changes are in the wind for councils with Three Waters, the overhaul of planning laws and the Future of Local Government review. I want to put my experience to work to get a good outcome for the region.

Will you be standing as an independent?

Yes. I am very clear I want to be Nelson’s mayor and not a National mayor. I have also deliberately not joined any group of council candidates as I want to work collaboratively with whomever the community elects to council.

What is the most important thing for you?

Family. My wife Linley is my best friend and closest advisor. Our extended family are close and special.

We all have tough times, and it is family that gets us through.

How will Nelson benefit from having you as mayor?

I will champion Nelson’s cause and have the track record of getting results. It’s about ensuring Nelson gets the public services and infrastructure investment we need. I have huge pride in Nelson’s businesses, sports teams and community organizations, and as mayor will be a strong advocate for their growth and success.

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Playmaker Mitch Hunt will again play a pivotal role in the Mako game.

Rep rugby resurrection Words: Peter Jones

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It’s time to get those fins up again. After grappling with Covid restrictions for the past two seasons, provincial rugby has been given the green, or is that orange, light in 2022, with crowds welcomed back and a full, exciting schedule to look forward to.

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ver the next few months, the Tasman Rugby Union will field a wide array of representative teams. Set to provide a feast of top-class sport are the Mako men, Mako women, Tasman Development, Te Tauihu Māori and Tasman under-19 sides, plus resurrected Nelson Bays Griffins and Marlborough Red Devils sub-union teams.

The Mako men, runner-up to Waikato in the NPC premiership last season, face a slightly different challenge this time around, but with the same ultimate prize. The previous two-tier competition has been abandoned, replaced by a dual-conference format designed to give every one of the 14 provincial sides a chance of being crowned NPC champion at season’s end. The two conferences were based on the previous season’s standings, with teams playing all six conference rivals, as well as four crossconference games.

The top four teams in each conference will qualify for quarterfinals, with the top two teams across the conferences playing against each other in the semis. Winners will meet in the NPC final. Tasman have been handed a testing draw. They will play Southland, Canterbury, Wellington, Taranaki and Northland at home, while tackling Otago, North

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Harbour, Manawatu, Auckland and Hawke’s Bay away.

Once again, the team’s make-up will be dictated to some extent by the whims of the All Blacks’ selectors. Already five Mako backs have been chosen to wear the coveted silver fern – Sevu Reece, Will Jordan, David Havili, Leicester Fainga’anuku and Finlay Christie. Others, including former All Blacks Tyrel Lomax and Shannon Frizell, are on the fringe of selection. However, there is plenty of depth in the Mako ranks, honed over the previous three campaigns, two of which were successful.

The selectors will not have far to look for established talent, with a swathe of Mako men turning out for various Super Rugby Pacific teams. The Tasman Super Rugby players were Anton Segner, Christie (Blues); Atu Moli and Alex Nankivell (Chiefs); Lomax (Hurricanes); Quinten Strange, Ethan Blackadder, Sione Havili Talitui, Havili, Reece, Jordan and Fainga’anuku (Crusaders); Andrew Makalio, Max Hicks, Hugh Renton, Frizell, Mitch Hunt and Fetuli Paea (Highlanders); Sam Moli, Isi Tu’ungafasi, Willie Havili, Levi Aumua and Timoci Tavatavanawai (Moana Pasifika), plus Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta (Fijian Drua).

Leicester Fainga’anuku and Alex Nankivell get their fins up during the 2021 campaign.

Halfback Hannah Kelly will lead the Mako women’s team in 2022.

The promising Max Hicks returns after a breakthrough season with the Highlanders.

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Although the majority of the Mako squad will come out of Super Rugby, there will be space for players from the Tasman club scene.

This year they kick off their FPC competition in

There has been some major change on the coaching front, Gray Cornelius and Dan Perrin assuming the co-head coach role this season, with the departure of Andrew Goodman and Shane Christie.

Fern Mel Bosman, the only female head coach in

However, rather than attempting to recruit coaches from outside the area, the Tasman executive put their faith in two men who have steadily progressed through the local scene, one from each side of the hill. Both men are well aware of lofty expectations, given the success Goodman and Christie achieved in previous seasons. “They are massive shoes to fill,” said Gray. “I have been privileged to be around excellent coaches like Derms [Clarke Dermody], Goody and Shane … now they are gone, but that is exciting and I am looking forward to the challenge.”

Gray has worked with Dan in the Mako set-up and with the Tasman under-20s, so knows how he operates.

premiership this season.

“What is important for Dan and I is to keep the things that have been successful for us and the Mako team, but also to add our own flavour … we don’t have to change anything dramatically but we have got to be ourselves and hopefully that will help the team get better.

On August 20, a Wakatu v Wairau match is scheduled

“The Mako coaching environment is a really collaborative set-up … we have people with head roles, but everybody pitches in … gone are the days when you have one guy up the top and everything starts and finishes with him. It has got to be a team effort, you have to get everybody’s buy-in.”

festival.

Mako women A revamped Tasman Mako women’s side will take part in the Farah Palmer Cup. They are scheduled to play three of their five round robin matches on home turf, hosting North Island powerhouses Taranaki (Saturday, July 3), North Harbour (Sunday, August 7) and Hawke’s Bay (Saturday, August 20). The Harbour clash will be played at Lansdowne Park, the others at Trafalgar Park.

In early July, Tasman rugby announced a 30-woman squad with an exciting mix of young and more experienced players. Leading the team will be halfback Hannah Kelly, one of 15 players returning from last season’s original squad. Sharing the vicecaptaincy in 2022 will be seasoned loose forwards Sui Pauaraisa and Tamara Silcock.

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Whangarei on Saturday, July 23 against Northland.

The team will again be coached by former Black the competition. She will be assisted by former Mako halfback, Billy Guyton, who coached Marist to their NBS Tasman Trophy senior women’s club Mel says she’s excited about the season ahead, with an ever-growing pool of talent to select from. “On the back of some strong performances in the senior women’s club competition, we were able to name a competitive squad for the FPC campaign”, she added.

Te Tauihu Māori This looms as a big year for the Te Tauihu Māori side, especially with the annual Te Waipounamu tournament due to be hosted by Tasman at Blenheim’s Lansdowne Park in early October. Te Tauihu Māori will be coached by Darcy Grooby and Shannon Thompson. for Tahunanui from which a side will be chosen to attend the Wellington Maori tournament on September 9-10. Te Tauihu then play Pasifika in Nelson, Tasman Development in Blenheim before taking the South Island’s best at the Te Waipounamu Tasman under-19 Gary Stevens, Tito Elisara and Hamish McKerrow will coach what shapes as a powerful Tasman under-19 side. They will play Wellington away on August 13, Canterbury in Murchison on August 27, then Otago and Southland in Christchurch on September 3 and 6 respectively.

Tasman Development This side has a four-match programme, beginning with a game against Canterbury in Kaikoura against Canterbury on September 3. They play Pasifika in Nelson on September 10, then Wellington away a week later before a final hit-out against Te Tauihu on September 24.

Seddon Shield Welcomed back to the senior provincial scene after a two-year absence are the Marlborough Red Devils and Nelson Bays Griffins, who will once again do battle for the much-prized Seddon Shield. The prestigious trophy came into being in 1906, when

The majority of the squad come from the three clubs - Marist (11), winners of this season’s club title, Kahurangi (7) and Waimea Old Boys (6). Two hail from Marlborough’s Moutere club while four players have been brought in from Canterbury to boost playing depth. A wider training squad of seven players has also been named.

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The Tasman women’s side struggled in 2021. After making a promising start to their season with a 35-32 loss to North Harbour they were beaten by Taranaki and Northland before finishing their season with heavy defeats to Hawke’s Bay and Manawatu.

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rom near dawn to past dusk, we are serving coffees then cocktails, cold beers and vinos with a delicious menu to enjoy with smiles and awesome tunes! Come and relax on your own or sort a gathering with your fave people… we got you covered!

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ira knows what it takes to put a successful team together, just like the Mako. We are local yet global. As leaders in the wine, meat, water and dairy industries we pride ourselves on our quality stainless steel products. We value the support we receive from multiple industries and like to offer the same support to the Tasman Mako team.

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orklift Hire Services has been servicing local businesses in Blenheim for over 30 years. Locally owned and locally focused Forklift Hire is a proud supporter of the Tasman Mako. Sponsoring junior sports and local wine industry events, among others, forms part of our guiding principle of involvement in the community.

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We employ over 2,100 people and assist over 300,000 customers. We are privileged to support the communites we serve and proud to back the Mighty Tasman Mako!

HOTHOUSE CREATIVE

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obinson Construction has built a reputation for consistently reliable and precise construction of top end housing and commercial buildings throughout New Zealand and Marlborough. With a steadfast focus on quality, the company has been recognised nationally with many awards and accolades. We are proud to sponsor and support the Tasman Mako and wish them all the best for another great season.

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otHouse is a team of brand strategists, writers, designers, illustrators, film-makers, web and IT developers and social and search experts. We help connect you with your customers here and around the world. It’s been our pleasure to help extend and deepen the Tasman Mako brand, via their new website and beyond. Let’s feed that frenzy!

rom fat loss, muscle gain, weight gain, endurance and general health - Boss Nutrition has you covered. Let the team at Boss Nutrition take the hassle of google and getting misled.

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BS is proud to support rugby in our region.

From sponsorship at a club level to being a major sponsor of the Mako since 2014, we provide funding to a sport that connects and enhances our community. We’re also now the principal sponsor of female rugby in our region, helping to provide a pathway to females to play at an elite level.

A huge thank you to all of our loyal sponsors!

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AQUANORT POOLS

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or over 50 years the Norton name has been synonymous with all things to do with swimming pools. We are very proud to be sponsoring the Tasman Mako team. Top of the South’s Compass Pool dealer, Aquanort Pools has the expertise to be able to offer a complete one-stop pool service. Come on in and see our professional fully trained staff for expert advice.

CLUBS OF MARLBOROUGH

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lubs of Marlborough are proud supporters of our commmunity and local sport. Join us at the club for live sport on the big screen in our community sporting hub.

We wish the Tasman Mako all the best for the season.

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We believe in quality, not quantity, and ensure that every home receives the individual attention to meet the highest quality standards.

yreLAND are tyre experts with a strong focus on customer care. We work with leading edge equipment and the world’s leading tyre brands. Most importantly, we listen to and understand our customers’ needs and budget before recommending the best tyres for the job.

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Mako men (Bunnings NPC) Lansdowne Park, Blenheim v Southland – Sunday, August 7,

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v Canterbury - Friday, August 26,

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Trafalgar Park, Nelson v Wellington – Wednesday, September 7

7.05pm

v Taranaki – Sunday, September 11, 2.05pm v Northland – Saturday, September 24,

2.05pm

Quarterfinals are set down for October 7-9, with semi-finals on October 14-15 and the final on October 22.

Mako women (Farah Palmer Cup) Trafalgar Park, Nelson v Taranaki – Saturday, July 30,

2.05pm

v Hawke’s Bay – Saturday, August 20, 2.05pm CHURCHILL HOSPITAL

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Tasman’s 2022 provincial championship home games

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s Marlborough’s only private surgical hospital, Churchill has been supporting the region for over 25 years. Covering a wide range of elective surgery, our team are both professional and committed. That’s why it’s a pleasure to continue our support of the Tasman Mako, a committed team and great ambassadors for our region.

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Lansdowne Park, Blenheim v North Harbour – Sunday, August 7, 11.35am Quarterfinals will take place on August 27, semi-finals on September 2-4 with the Farah Palmer Cup final scheduled for early September.

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ON THE STREET Chris Bowater, CEO and company director of Bowater Hyundai, Isuzu and Renault, has perfected the smart casual business look. Chris accredits his style to knowing what he likes, being efficient and, of course, a few tips from his wife Yvonne.

What are you wearing today?

My Abelard shirt and Rembrandt chinos are from Nelson Tailors Menswear. I got the jacket from Japan while we were there for the Rugby World Cup, and my boots are from Singapore.

What is your style?

I would say business casual meets smart casual. I like simplicity and classic tailoring with a twist.

What is most of your wardrobe made up of?

Suit pieces (jackets, shirts and trousers) as most of my week is spent in a business setting.

What are you loving at the moment?

My classic denim jacket, it’s weathered and old but looks great with everything.

Where do you buy most of your clothes from?

I like to buy local, so much of my wardrobe is acquired in Nelson. From jandals bought at Hogey’s on Hardy Street to business wear from Sharon at Nelson Tailors Menswear on Trafalgar Street. Sharon has a fantastic range, and she gives great dress advice. My other pieces tend to be sourced from holiday travels.

What is your approach to shopping?

Efficiency! I know what I like and what suits me. I hate trying on too many options, so I zone in on those pieces quickly and then make a decision to buy or not to buy.

What is your all-time favourite clothing item?

My American college-inspired Nelson Rugby Football Club team jacket, it still looks fantastic after almost 30 years.

What has been your worst clothing disaster?

Most of my wardrobe choices in the 1980s (life before wife!).

White trousers, striped toe socks with jandals… never going to be good looks for me!

What wardrobe item should everyone invest in?

I would say a well-tailored jacket, especially a suit or sports jacket, and a timeless classic denim jacket looks good with everything. They are really versatile and can be dressed up or down.

Do you have a style rule you always obey?

Not so much a style rule but an absolute must for me is wearing the pounamu gifted to me by my precious daughters. It holds a very special meaning and I wear it every day, with everything.

If you could raid one person’s wardrobe, who would it be?

It would be the two Ryan’s – Reynolds and Gosling.

I love their casual smart, put-together style.

Finish this sentence – You would never catch me wearing…

An Auckland Blues rugby jersey or anything Auckland Rugby!

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Owner of Skin Ethics, Rebecca Spiers.

Let your skin represent you

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here is nothing quite like the luxury of being pampered, and internationally-qualified, advanced skin therapist Rebecca Spiers lives for the joy and satisfaction of pampering her clients while meeting their diverse, and sometimes complex, range of skin care needs. Nelson is extremely fortunate that with an impressive range of postgraduate qualifications and over twenty years of experience, she and business partner, mum Jan, have brought their Skin Ethics practice here.

Rebecca’s parents were keen to retire to the Top of the South and she was easily encouraged to make the move with her own family, establishing their Skin Ethics clinic opposite the Suter Gallery at 207 Bridge St. With many years involvement in beauty therapy tertiary education, assessment and programme development, along with acting in an industry advisory role, Rebecca brings a high level of expertise to the region. Combine that with a top-ofthe-range array of treatment equipment and a desire to want every client to walk out the door feeling they have had a luxurious experience, and it is no surprise that some of her North Island clients are winging their way here to continue partaking in her services.

Wellington’s loss is certainly Nelson’s gain.

Among the many services available are advanced skin and body treatments including Dermapen 4 micro-needling, infrared MediLUX LED light therapy with the full spectrum of colours, and IPL skin rejuvenation along with hair and tattoo removal.

Despite being able to offer the latest treatments for all skin and body types, Rebecca also offers superbly luxurious facials. “I want everyone who walks out the door, even though they may have had a resultsbased treatment, to feel that they have had a blissful, nurturing experience,” she says. “I particularly love being able to give people back their confidence and hold their head high again after something that has

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been bothering them has been corrected. This is not just a job for me. I really care about people and about doing my best to nurture them.”

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Previous and ongoing clients attest to Rebecca’s warmth, experience and professionalism as her many testimonials show.

“As soon as you enter Skin Ethics there is a feeling of calm. The décor is beautiful and stylish – much like Rebecca herself. Having had a range of facial treatments in Nelson over the past five years, I can honestly say that this was above and beyond anything I have had before,” says one who sums up the experiences of many.

Both women and men are welcome at Skin Ethics and Jan and Rebecca will go out of their way to help you feel welcome and nurtured. In these days of the ‘constant rush’, a visit to Skin Ethics will not only nurture your skin, it will also nurture your soul.

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Botanical Bath Bomb’s, $12.

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Health

Top tips for reducing added sugar Sugar can creep into everyday foods without us realising, even in products that appear ‘healthy’.

It is easy to over consume, and our palates adjust to expect hyper-sweet tastes. Marissa Kelahar shares some tips for enjoying the sweet stuff in a healthy way.

While sugar is the common name, in reality ‘sugar’ means one (or a combination) of three molecules glucose, fructose, and galactose. Different sugars contain these in different combinations, ie lactose, sucrose, and dextrose.

When we eat carbohydrates or sugars our gut breaks them down into these molecules, and we absorb them into our blood. Then we release a hormone called insulin, which helps our cells take up the molecules - glucose is their preferred energy source.

Sugar gets a lot of bad press, but in whole foods, and as part of a balanced diet, some sugars are actually fine. The real problem arises when we eat large amounts of added sugar or refined carbs at once, meaning we absorb sugar faster than our cells can use it, causing a spike in blood sugar and insulin. As a society, we’ve gone from eating 1.8kg of sugar per person per year, to 68kg of sugar per person per year - in less than 300 years.

Blood sugar spikes do three main things: Make our cells produce stress molecules (free radicals), which are linked to heart disease, cancer, and more.

Create advanced glycosylated end products (AGEs), which accelerate ageing and cause cell damage. They are a key marker of biological age.

Trigger insulin spikes and fat storage in our liver, causing type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and fatty liver. They’re also a common cause of fatigue and weight gain.

So, how can we enjoy sugar in a healthy way?

1. Eat whole foods, such as fruit or whole grains these contain fibre, which creates a ‘mesh’ in our gut, slowing sugar absorption and avoiding blood sugar spikes. Fruit is also great to sweeten baking.

2. Limit sweet drinks, fruit juice, refined carbs (white flour and rice) and foods with added sugar - they have very little fibre and cause huge spikes in blood sugar.

3. Try 1tbsp of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water before meals - this reduces blood sugar.

4. Avoid high GI breakfasts - many cereals are made of refined carbs and are high in added sugar. Aim for whole grains, protein (via nuts, seeds, or yoghurt), veges or legumes to start your day.

5. Exercise after meals - muscles mop up glucose and need little (or no) insulin. Even 10 minutes helps.

Dr Marissa Kelaher is a GP and lifestyle medicine doctor. She runs health courses and offers one on one consults at yourlifestylemedics.com

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Talking pelvic disorders with Dr Rebecca Shine We talk to Tasman Day Surgery’s newest member, award-winning colorectal specialist and general surgeon Dr Rebecca Shine, about how she is changing lives for people who suffer with pelvic floor disorders including difficult defecation, lack of bowel control, and fecal incontinence.

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idely problematic but seldom voiced, Dr Shine says that a great deal of the symptoms people are experiencing can be alleviated by the awareness of a few simple techniques. “Pelvic floor disorders are very common amongst women and should be discussed more. A lot of people think they are alone and might feel embarrassed or uncomfortable talking about any issues they may be having, but they don’t have to put up with it. It can feel very isolating, it really is more common than you may think, and it can happen to anyone.”

Diagnosed by a health care provider, pelvic floor

Usually, the body is naturally able to go to the bathroom with no problem because it tightens and relaxes its pelvic floor muscles. With pelvic floor dysfunction the body keeps tightening the muscles instead of relaxing them. Some causes may be due to traumatic pelvic injuries, pregnancy, technique, age and health.

incontinence can actually be quite simple.”

dysfunction can be treated relatively easily in many cases. Through discussing appropriate diet, lifestyle changes, practical changes and referral to proper pelvic floor physiotherapy, Rebecca says troubling symptoms can be alleviated or improved significantly. “If symptoms are not addressed early it can progress to more difficult issues down the track. Increasing awareness and talking to a medical professional about it is the first step. With proper guidance, improving pelvic floor disorders and faecal Symptoms typically stay, or can become worse, if they are not treated. Rather than living with pain and discomfort, everyday life can often be improved with the help of correct guidance and addressing any issues early.

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The Bodywave team, Jessica, Flower, Ayla and Micha.

Train harder in less time I

f you have been at the Nelson Market in Montgomery Square you may have spotted the boutique fitness studio, Bodywave. What you may not know is that indoors a progressive high-tech training is going on. One of the first of its kind in New Zealand since 2017. Electro Muscle Stimulation Training (EMS) is a full-body workout, activating all your core muscles simultaneously. Flower Bradley, owner of Bodywave, is providing proven results with just 20 minutes of EMS training a week. “Helping people achieve their training goals is where the Bodywave team’s passion lies. We are passionate about EMS training because of the results we have all personally experienced. We live busy lives, people are constantly juggling things to fit everything in.

To offer an efficient tech-based full body training that only takes 20 minutes is revolutionary. Gains in strength, power, with the ability to train people of all ages, size and fitness abilities is a huge plus.”

Defying age itself, Flower is a proud grandmother working alongside her daughter Ayla, daughter-inlaw Micha, and Jessica. “Bodywave EMS training has contributed to me being able to dial back my biological age, I am now stronger than I have ever been, and I am close to hitting 50.”

EMS technology in this training form has been around for roughly twenty years. “We call EMS training at Bodywave, the ‘good buzz’. No matter how you are feeling when you arrive, you will always leave feeling better. The one-on-one personal training is personalised, private and we love the

fact that EMS not only boosts your body, but also your mind. The training releases endorphins that elevate your mood, reducing stress, and is especially effective to assist in alleviating depression.”

Drawing upon many years of personal training experience the team offer customised programs covering a range of recovery and rehabilitation work.

Backed by science, the technology delivers a highquality muscle contraction within a personalized movement regime. During a 20 minutes session up to 90% of your muscles are activated at the same time. “The effectiveness of EMS is much higher than conventional weight training. We have witnessed toned and leaner bodies, more stability in joints, improvement in posture, muscle balance, core strength, and reduction in back pain. EMS is especially amazing on the glutes. Activating them through EMS not only lifts and shapes the buttocks but increases your power. Everyone that does Bodywave has the ‘Bodywave booty.’”

As the most experienced kiwi EMS trainer in New Zealand, Flower is proud of her team’s achievements and still gets a kick out of introducing new people to the EMS experience. For the month of August Bodywave have a two for one deal. Bring a friend along for a free trial. Book online.

03 553 0739 5 Montgomery Square, Nelson bodywave.co.nz

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Micaela Cocks, Mary Goulding, Sharne Robati, Jacinta Beckley and Samara Gallaher, representing the five teams competing in the GJ Gardner Homes Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa league.

New womens basketball league set to soar at Trafalgar Centre

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howcasing the best talent in New Zealand women's basketball, GJ Gardner Homes Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa, to be played in Nelson is setting a new precedent for the sport. Designed to elevate the status of women’s basketball, the theme Tauihi - meaning ‘to soar’ - will help take the sport to the next level. The five teams in this competition consist of North (Northern Kāhu), Mid North (Whai), Central (Tokomanawa Queens), Upper South (Mainland Pouākai), and Lower South (Southern Hoiho). All five teams will play and represent an entire region, not just a single city. Seven rounds of fixtures are being played culminating in the finals to be hosted in the region. Fans will see a high level of professional women’s basketball action, featuring an exciting mix of homegrown and overseas talent.

Broadcasting all 33 games via Sky Sport, and with the backing of Nelson City Council, both the semifinal and final games will be played at our very own Trafalgar Centre on Aug 26 and 27.

Tauihi general manager, Huw Beynon says the launching of the new league has been long awaited.

“Proud is an understatement! We’ve long wanted to provide and facilitate a genuinely professional, world-class league for our kiwi talent to play in, and for our kiwi kids to be inspired by. I think we’ve done that, and to know that it’s only going to get better is really exciting. With Sky Sport as a partner, we’re broadcasting every game live around the world, opening up countless opportunities for the players.

At home, the buzz has been awesome to see and hear, and it’s our job to make sure it continues. My hope for the future is that we can use Tauihi to provide a pathway for the next generation of Tall Fern’s to come through, choose basketball, and chase their dreams.”

Choosing Nelson to host the finals was a nobrainer says Huw. “The support that the council, the Regional Development Fund, and the Trafalgar

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Centre have shown has been incredible. It’s going to be a historical event for the sport in New Zealand.”

Local supporters will be excited to know that talented favourites, Jelena Vučinić, Lauryn Hippolite and rising star, Y13 Waimea College student Maia Jones, are set to play in the competition. Former Nelson and Auckland Dream shooting guard, Jelena, will be providing a veteran background presence and representing the Mid North wearing Whai colours.

Former Melbourne Boomer and Australian WNBL winner, Lauryn will be representing Mainland Pouākai in the tournament, as will talented Maia Jones - daughter of Nelson's own Tall Black great, Phill Jones and Women’s NBL player and Pouākai assistant coach, Kat Jones.

NCC mayor, Rachel Reese, says “Nelson City Council has a proud tradition of supporting women’s sporting events, we were excited to welcome the Black Ferns here and also host Super Club Netball and Tactix Matches over the years. Now, this support continues with funding from our Economic Events Fund to assist GJ Gardner Homes Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa for the most professional ever New Zealand women’s basketball league. What a fantastic addition to New Zealand’s sports schedule and I can’t wait for the final that’s being held at the Trafalgar Centre in Nelson. This league will give a pathway for our local players and I’m particularly proud to see three homegrown stars are part of the league and I’m sure these players will serve as an inspiration to young Nelson basketball players.”

The semi-final action at Trafalgar Centre kicks off on Friday, Aug 26 with 1st vs 4th playing at 6pm and 2nd vs 3rd at 8pm. The grand final is set for Saturday, Aug 27, at 7:30. Tickets available at www.tauihi.basketball

Nelson Magazine editor Sarah Board with assistant editor Tessa Jaine, and Charlie the office dog.

‘Magazine of the Year’ win for Nelson Magazine

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ost loved for its locally-focused features, monthly publication Nelson Magazine has recently been awarded ‘Magazine of the Year’ for 2021 by the New Zealand Community Newspaper Association.

of award-winning publications through Top South

Competing against some of the best publications in the country, judges praised the local publication on its great editorial, target market advertising, photography and clean and clear presentation.

Committed to providing the only lifestyle magazine

Beginning life in 2018 as a 32 page stapled edition, the magazine has grown exponentially and in popularity in the past four years. It is now perfectbound and has bolstered its pages to an average of 92-100 pages per issue.

about the secret to the magazine’s success, Sarah

Celebrating its 50th edition this month, the announcement made on June 28 has come at a good time for the magazine’s director and editor, Sarah Board. “Fifty editions have come around very quickly. I feel like every edition has been an improvement on the last. To win an award like this as we reach this milestone has a very nice feel to it, it’s very humbling.”

Nelsonians like to read about other Nelsonians.”

She says winning the award is great reward for the team that put it together. “It makes me very proud of our entire team, that includes our sales staff, writers, designers but, also all of our advertisers and readers.

All have played a part in making the magazine what it is.” The win also comes as founding advertising consultant Sue Davies moves into a new role within the company and new consultants Dallas Geddes and Kirsten Ammann take over.

the last few years the size has also increased, which

No strangers to the industry, husband and wife team Andrew and Sarah Board, oversee a number

Media, including Marlborough Magazine, Nelson Weekly, Waimea Weekly, Marlborough Weekly, Top South Farming, Grey Power and the informative Nelson App and Marlborough App. dedicated to the Nelson region, Nelson Magazine focuses on local features and the provision of great local content with a diverse readership. When asked believes it lies in the passionate team they have on board. “Our team all care so much about what we do. We take a lot of pride in every edition. Articles are carefully selected to include only local people.

Acknowledging the growing support they received over the years, Sarah pays special tribute to those who help keep the wheels turning. “Without our advertisers we wouldn’t have a magazine, so first and foremost I’d like to thank our advertisers for being a part of the Nelson Magazine and allowing it to grow.

As we have obtained more advertising support over allows us to publish more stories and up our quality.”

Nelson Magazine continues to be a free publication that is available to be picked up from drop stands, delivered into the CBD, café’s and restaurants, waiting rooms and hotels.

The 6000 monthly issues that are printed go fast, so a subscription offer was introduced last year. For $49.95 you can have a copy posted every month for a year, meaning you never miss out.

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There’s no better way to enjoy your winter vegetables than roasted – either tossed in a salad, served on a stick, or alongside your favourite Sunday roast.

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Replenish your coffee bean supply by heading into Sublime Coffee Roasters Brew Bar and Roastery on New Street. Check out the roasting team in action and get extra good vibes if you bring your own container to refill.

Empada is a traditional Brazilian pie with home-made pastry and delicious fillings, made by Davi. Try one for yourself at the Nelson Farmers Market, every Wednesday, 8am - 1pm.

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Western Ranges Honey

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Sprig + Fern Brewing Co.

From the remote Baton Valley, bordering the mountainous Kahurangi National Park, a small family business produces delicious, raw honey in glass jars. Buy with confidence knowing it has been independently tested and verified as glyphosate free.

Marlborough oysters available now!

It’s not winter in Nelson Tasman unless you’ve spent time at a local Sprig + Fern Tavern enjoying a pint of craft beer or cider. Real beer, real people, really local.

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Low Carb Love Cake Spread the love around as you offer everyone a piece of this shockingly delicious and secretively low carb cake. A favorite shared from Sweet not Sugar.

Thermomix® method Ingredients:

20 sec/speed 10. Transfer to bowl and set aside.

• 60g pistachio nuts, shelled • 1 tsp ground cardamom • 250g blanched almond • 1 lemon, thin peelings of skin • 1 orange, thin peelings of skin • 200g butter, plus extra for greasing • 4 medium eggs • 1tsp baking powder

Place lemon and orange peel and 30g of sweetener in mixing bowl then grind 15 sec/speed 10. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with spatula.

Add remaining 120g sweetener and butter then cream 30 sec/speed 4. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with spatula.

Add eggs and mix 20 sec/speed 4.

Add coconut flour, reserved almond mixture, baking powder, rose water, then mix, 20 sec/speed 4.

Add larger bowl of reserved chopped pistachio and mix 20 sec/speed 3. Transfer batter into prepared tins and bake 30 mins. Clean mixing bowl.

• 2 tsp rose water • 40g lemon juice • 200g mascarpone • Edible rose petals (for decorating) • 150g Sweetnz golden sweetener • 1 Tbsp coconut flour • 80g clear fibre syrup Method: Preheat oven to 160°c, grease and line base of two round tins (20cm)

Once cooked, leave cake to stand for 5 mins in the tins.

Then make syrup.

Place lemon juice and 40g fibre syrup in mixing bowl.

Heat 2 mins/90°c/speed 1.5. Meanwhile poke holes in the cake surface using a cocktail stick. Drizzle syrup over cakes, allowing it to seep into the holes. Then leave cake to cool. Clean mixing bowl.

Once cool remove from tins and transfer to serving plate.

Place pistachios in mixing bowl then chop 2 secs/speed 6, transfer to a bowl, remove 2Tbsp of larger chunks to a smaller bowl and set aside.

Place mascarpone, remaining fibre syrup and rose water in mixing bowl, then mix 15 sec/speed 4. Insert butterfly whisk, then mix 20 sec/speed 3. Spoon on the middle and over the top of the cake surface.

Place cardamon and almonds in mixing bowl then grind

Garnish with reserved pistachios and rose petals.

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MEET YOUR LOCAL SPRIG + FERN TAVERN OWNERS Sprig + Fern Brewing Co. beers and ciders are well known around New Zealand, and Sprig + Fern Taverns are popular in their communities with eight in Nelson Tasman and 14 nationwide.

This month we get to know Nick and Vicki Rose who own Sprig + Fern The Meadows.

What do you do for fun if you ever have spare time outside of running your business?

Nick: I’m still playing local football with Richmond Athletic, trying to play golf and walks with our dog Beaudie.

Vicki: I love photography, I’m always the one who documents every beautiful sunset, beach walk, family event or new puppy that enters the Sprig. Some people believe photos aren’t important, until that’s all you have left.

What made you decide to go into business together?

Nick: We wanted to do something together, something of our own and something that could reflect our personalities.

Vicki: Nick is my best friend and life is short.

Favourite craft beer on tap at your Tavern currently?

Nick: Chasing Hazy Vicki: OG Pilsner

If you could only drink one style of beer for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Nick: Tough one…probably a Pilsner Vicki: I guess if I must drink one beer it better be our low carb Shredder which we sell in cans and is very tasty

What makes The Meadows Sprig + Fern special?

Nick: Our customers, our environment, our award-winning craft beer and our friendly team.

Vicki: We have such wonderful patrons that make the place. People tell us it has a lovely atmosphere, relaxing and comfortable but also new and a little fancy.

Favourite local sports team?

Nick: Saxton Storm Volleyball and the mighty Mako.

Vicki: I really like watching and taking photos of Nicks football team, Richmond Masters.

Favourite national sports team?

Nick: AB’s Vicki: All Blacks, especially when we get to watch them live.

What keeps you motivated to own a business in Nelson Tasman?

Nick: Being at the start of a growing community, watching the ever-changing landscape become the jewel in Richmond’s crown and the growth opportunities in this vibrant region.

Vicki: The locals in this area are so supportive and encouraging, I couldn’t imagine opening a business in any other area.

Favourite part of owning Sprig + Fern The Meadows?

Nick: The vibe, meeting new people, hearing laughter and chatter.

Vicki: I love seeing the special occasions celebrated, old friends reconnecting and our staff happy.

Offering 18 core beers and ciders on tap, as well as limited release products which are often experimental in style or the hops used.

From hazys through to porter, hard seltzer and ciders, there is something on tap for everyone.

Open Tues – Sun, 2pm to 10pm.

Dining

McCashin’s Tap Room

Anchor Restaurant and Bar

The Lemongrass

Platters, pizzas and tasting trays!

The perfect excuse to get out of the kitchen, grab your friends and visit McCashin’s Tap Room. With a mouthwatering menu to choose from and fine beverages made right there at the brewery, your next meal or after work drinks gathering is sorted. Try our new outdoor dining area or stay cosy inside, there’s plenty of room to sit back, relax and catch up.

Top quality food is best served with amazing ocean views! Blessed with a fantastic spot on the water, you will feel welcomed and won’t want to leave.

The Lemongrass offers the very best of Thai and Vietnamese cooking adapted for the Kiwi palate. Their menu is based around using the best local ingredients with a minimum of cooking. Come and meet Lemon-Lemon, their friendly robot who will deliver dishes to your table and even sing happy birthday.

Menu items can be ordered online for takeaway. Fully licensed and open 7 days for lunch and dinner.

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Red16

The Indian Café

Mapua Village Bakery

Off the beaten path while still being centrally located, Red16 is the perfect place for dining out.

Specials include tacos and margaritas on Tuesdays, burgers and beers on Wednesdays, plus the very popular Open Mic Night every Thursday.

With three great locations you can enjoy Indian Cafe’s delicious food no matter where you are. Head in and find out why Indian Café is the favourite choice for anyone looking for the highest quality food and a memorable cuisine experience.

The full menu is available from 3pm to 10pm Mon to Sat, with a wide array of drinks available until late.

All venues offer intimate restaurant dining and courtyard settings and takeaway options.

Open for breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the day, choose from their fantastic menu full of all your favourites.

Dinner is sorted with fabulous take home family pies ready to heat and enjoy or pop in the freezer, plus takeaway cakes for dessert.

A great place to have a work meeting or breakfast, then indulge in one of the many tempting treats. Their amazing coffee will add a bounce to your day too.

Open 7:30am to 4pm Mon to Fri and 8am to 4pm on the weekends.

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Specialising in local seafood and steaks, there are also delectable choices for non-meat eaters, people with special dietary needs and kids.

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Not just a tiny house.

A home on a tiny footprint.

Motueka • Whangarei 021 190 4155 • hello@rurutinyhomes.nz

My H O M E

Grace returned from Auckland working as a busy hairstylist to join Tim back in Tasman for the quieter country life. After deciding on a location on Tim’s family farm to place their home, they opted not for a sprawling house but a 30 square-metre tiny home.

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Where is your home and who lives here?

Our tiny home is located on a family lifestyle block, in Upper Moutere. It’s just the two of us in the tiny house, but with family a stone’s throw away! Oh, and with the goats, horses, cows, dogs and kereru living in the fields surrounding.

What four words would you use to describe your home?

Cosy, light, happy and homely.

What inspired this look?

We bought our home from Ruru Tiny Homes in Motueka who designed a beautiful, Scandinavian foundation that has made it so much fun and very easy to decorate! We’re really inspired by the ‘hygge’ aesthetic, which includes a lot of wood, neutral tones, serene spaces, and anything associated with the word cosy. We’re homebodies so wanted to create a comfortable space we could spend a lot of time in (and we do!).

If money was no object what would you get for your home?

Solar panels and a lux outdoor bath.

What do you love about the neighbourhood where you live?

We love living in the Moutere community. Tim grew up out here and he’s probably the Moutere’s number one fan, while I grew up in Nelson, but have always loved the Moutere and dreamed of living a country lifestyle. We enjoy the peace and tranquillity, views of surrounding hills and mountains and the access to numerous gorgeous parts of Tasman, plus it’s so easy to drive into town to catch up with friends for a coffee and a city fix when we need to.

What’s your decorating style?

We like to keep our main pieces quite simple and neutral, then from there add complementing art, soft colours, textures and patterns to give some interest and character. We don’t like too much clutter but also think it’s important for a home to feel personal and feature favourite items collected through life. We also love plants and are trying to bring in more!

Best budget tip?

DIY and get creative. Don’t be too hasty with filling your home up with items you don’t love or need. Be thoughtful and aim for pre-loved or quality possessions (when you can), that will last for years.

ABOVE: Tim and Grace in the kitchen of their tiny home. Although tiny, the home isn’t lacking on space.

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What are your favourite pieces?

Where do you shop for homewares?

We love our in-built storage stairs. Tim and his good friend spent some time over the summer building them and they came out so well. We can fit a surprisingly large number of things in them. We also love our hand woven pale pink rug made by Tim’s Grandmother, Pat.

We like to buy second-hand as much as possible. The ReStore in Tāhunanui is one of our favourite spots, or the Weka Peckers in Motueka. We’ve also had a few things gifted or handed down to us, which we’ve really appreciated.

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What is the biggest positive and the biggest negative about living in a tiny home?

We love that we’re living a small and more minimalist lifestyle but haven’t had to sacrifice too much on space, due to the clever design. We’ve lived in flats with smaller kitchens and I can still fit all my art and sewing supplies in, and haven’t had to cull too many clothes! If there are downsides to living in a tiny home we haven’t found them yet.

What’s next on your interiors list?

We’ve only been in here six months so there are a few things on the list; we’d love to build a veggie garden, a wee deck out front and a wet room/laundry out the back. We’ll also eventually install a cupboard in the bathroom and we’re on the lookout for a large feature wall piece of art.

1. The log fire is essential for heating the home and the couple love how cosy it makes it feel. 2. Tim and his good friend built the stairs with handy in-built storage for pantry, craft and sewing items. 3. The living room is compact, but comfortable, on the second floor. 4. As an artist, many of Grace’s watercolour paintings brighten up the home. 5. Grace and Tim have loved decorating their Scandinavian-inspired space with mostly pre-loved pieces.

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Gardening advice with Daltons Get your gardening questions answered. We all need a bit of gardening advice now and then.

Daltons gardening experts are here to help. Send in your gardening question and you could win a Daltons gardening prize pack. See entry details below.

My rose has long suckers and it’s not a great shape. How do I prune it so it’s a nice shape when it flowers again in the summer? How do I get rid of the suckers and when is the best time to do it?

First, check to ensure that the long suckers are coming from the actual rose variety and not from the rootstock that the rose is grafted onto. The rootstock that most New Zealand roses are grafted on to has a habit of producing very long suckers. Once you have established that the suckers are from the rose variety, they should be shortened back considerably, at least half their will help prevent infection of black spot and rust next

length, pruning to an outward-facing bud.

Roses are best pruned when all growth has finished, and the plant is dormant (winter). Remove any dead wood, growth that is thinner than a pencil, and any growth that is facing inwards. Always aim to retain young, vigorous growth, while at the same time removing some of the very old wood.

Give your rose bushes a ‘clean-up’ spray of a copper compound immediately after pruning is completed, this

summer. Remove all leaves and pruned branches as these are potential sites for overwintering pests and diseases. You may also find it helpful to read our free How To Grow Roses Guide or watch our pruning roses video. For more gardening advice visit daltons.co.nz/ how-to-guides.

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Win a Daltons Strawberry Planting and Care Pack There is nothing more satisfying than picking juicy sweet strawberries from your very own garden. They are one of the easiest fruits to grow – and a great way to introduce children to gardening!

We have a Daltons Strawberry Planting and Care Pack valued at over $85 to help you grow your own delicious strawberries and also includes a pair of Red Back gardening gloves from Omni Products. To enter, email your gardening question to nelsonmag@daltons.co.nz with Daltons prize pack in the subject heading. Giveaway entries must be received by Wednesday 31 August.

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rom humble local beginnings to global distribution, the idea for SheShed was born from a chance encounter many years ago. Founder and business owner Gemma was quick to spot a gap in the niche market and moved quickly to ensure high-quality products to see her idea come to fruition. “From selling small sheds to women for crafts and hobbies, it has expanded to so much more. We now stock a large range of wooden kitset cabin sizes used for everything. Featured in many home and interior publications, the SheShed cabin has become the latest accessory for both homeowner’s looking for more space, and small business owners looking for a stylish and convenient way to run their business without commercial rent prices.”

Now run by a team across both New Zealand and Australia, SheShed have seen an immense shift in recent years of people wanting to create a better work/life balance. “Covid has definitely reinvented the way we work and run our businesses. With many families looking to prioritise their time at home, we have seen a huge rise in the need for new home businesses, offices, studios, salons and, of course, guest accommodation.”

Mark and Loni Zeidler, from Adore Magazine, both work from home and knew they needed to change their workspace environments. “We had always dreamed of having a backyard studio where Mark could work from, and I can work in peace and quiet inside. We stumbled across SheShed online and knew it was a perfect fit.”

The benefits of building a SheShed are vast and having everything delivered makes the process that much easier.

“Our kitsets include everything from the interior floor, roofing boards, shingle roof tiles, nails, screws, double glazed doors and windows. You have everything you need to build, all at once. No more waiting for building supply delays or trying to figure out a building design on your own.”

Lisa Colahan, owner of Waves Hair Salon, says the customer support she received from SheShed was fantastic.

“Honestly, the team have been so amazing, from initial consultation until now. Their sales process and customer care is outstanding and I am so appreciative to have found my dream cottage.”

Whether you are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, or maybe you need a secluded space to run your home business or studio, the SheShed team can get a kitset cabin out to you anywhere in New Zealand in usually less than two weeks, and it’s ready to build!

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Trish instills confidence with her extensive knowledge of products and what will work best. She made our decision-making process easy and stress free.

A couple of meetings, quick responses, good prices and... job done. Thanks, Trish.”

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Style, charm and sophistication with a cool coastal vibe Chocolate Dog Studio

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ositioned along the Motueka coastline, sheltered amongst established trees teeming with native wildlife, sits a stunning coastal farmhouse combining cool, classic design with rustic beach vibes. Built by the experienced team at D.R Build, and designed by architect, Simon Lemin, the Hamptons inspired home oozes an air of casual sophistication and coziness.

The main priority for the clients was for the home to be filled with natural light, with extensive windows framing each outlook and letting the views speak for themselves. Purchasing the sun-drenched 3000sqm section near the Tasman coastline was a dream come true for the happy new homeowners when they were looking at moving closer to Motueka. “We had lived in Nelson for 23 years and had been looking at different options when we found this fabulous flat section. My husband had always been keen to build but I wasn't convinced and thought it sounded way too stressful. However, we fell in love with the section and the journey began.” Building along the coast can bring its own set of challenges but Daniel Richards, owner of D.R Build, worked closely with the couple to find the best solutions without compromising their vision.

Initially inspired by the Hamptons and combining a range of different styles the couple say their ideas certainly evolved throughout the building process.

“My husband laughs when I try to define the style because I don't think it really fits any one category.

Probably the best description would be a coastal farmhouse. At one stage I wanted a very vintage styled interior of muted neutrals. but then decided to add some blues which works so well with the theme and the neutral palette throughout the home. It also allowed me to incorporate an old blue hutch dresser that I'm quite attached to and my random collection of blue and white china. The living area certainly has a bit of a rustic feel.”

The feature tiling in the bathroom and ensuite, and the paisley print wallpaper in the entrance are particular favourites for the couple. “I also love the tongue and groove wall paneling painted in Resene ‘Coast’ in two of the bedrooms. My favourite space is probably the window seat in the dining room, but I also love the relaxing lounge and the spacious laundry. We are thrilled with the exterior cladding that we used from Abodo as rather than being treated with chemicals, it is heat treated.” Creating continuity, an ‘X’ design is subtly showcased

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throughout the home featuring in their kitchen island, the custom-made inbuilt lounge cabinet and outside, on the garage doors.

Nine months in the making the couple say Daniel and his team were exceptionally supportive throughout the entire process, going above and beyond to navigate any challenges and ensuring a smooth building process for all involved.

Sue Cunningham, owner of SC Interior Design helped the couples dream come to fruition, guiding their confidence to select furnishings, dressings and colour palettes to complete the final details. “We just love our home and being by the coast. We feel very blessed to be able to walk down our driveway and onto the beach.”

D.R Build owner, Daniel Richards says he thoroughly enjoyed working on the project due to the multitude of different and complex features. “Working start to finish with the client meant we had a real feel for what they envisioned, and collectively worked towards this goal with them. One of the details we thoroughly enjoyed was custom making the handrails around all the decking and steps, this is something as a builder, you don’t get to do every day.” Creating what may seem to be a minor detail on paper can bring a home, aesthetically, to completion says Daniel.

“We really appreciated it when the client welcomed us back to turn an old pole shed at the back of the property into a fully-fledged entertaining space. This was designed to have the same rustic beach style as the home we had completed earlier in the year.

Being the business owner, project manager and direct point of call for any client queries is beneficial in streamlining the process and helps create an honest and open relationship with the clients.”

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New managing directors of New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, Keryn and Steve Kelso.

A local connection to a worldwide brand

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assionate, sincere, motivated, and honest are all words that spring to mind when talking to New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty (NZSIR) Nelson power couple and new managing directors, Steve and Keryn Kelso. From the outset, their dedication to providing a strong local brand to the region, with top-quality service, is clear.

Combining their years of experience in the industry, strong tenacity, and drive to take on new challenges, Steve and Keryn have taken the reins at NZ Sotheby’s International Realty Nelson and are very excited to take the business to the next level.

“Strong brands stand the test of time and deserve their reputation,” says Steve. “And NZSIR is a brand that is second to none. When we first looked at collaborating with them, we were taken by how well their principles and values lined up with our own. We have been lucky enough to have travelled extensively and of all the places we have been Nelson is the most extraordinary, and that aspect is what this brand successfully aspires to reveal. It is such an amazing place to bring up our three boys and the perfect place to create a lasting legacy. The co-founders of NZ Sotheby’s International Realty, Mark Harris and Julian Brown, presented this opportunity to us in April last year, and we are delighted to bring our passion and love of the region into the fold.”

The Sotheby’s International Realty brand is renowned worldwide and the name is synonymous with prestige and unparalleled service, and Steve and Keryn are uncompromising about keeping their core values

strong and continuing to support a region that they hold so dear. “We are extremely proud of our local community connection and the fact that we are now locally owned and able to bring this unrivalled opportunity to the region is very special to us.”

Maintaining continuity and a high level of care for their clients, the smooth transition was met with solid support from the small but elite local team. “Business has been busy and it has been an exciting, fun time since we took over in April and I am loving it,” says Keryn. An international award-winning competitive dancer, Keryn’s skills for high performance translates seamlessly to her new role and complement Steve’s extensive architectural and property industry background perfectly. “I keep the infrastructure humming along in the background, ensuring the agents have everything they need to be the best they can possibly be. We are fortunate to have such a great team who works in unison, brainstorming together to get nothing but the very best outcome for our clients.”

The locally loyal couple love what they do, and it is clear to see. Proud supporters of the community, lovers of the outdoors and all it has to offer, Steve and Keryn hold their values very close to their hearts and are excited to build a strong local legacy together in the region.

NZ Sotheby’s International Realty Nelson 295 Trafalgar St, Nelson 03 539 0216 nelson@nzsir.com nzsothebysrealty.com

Bays Joinery is the largest and most awarded family-owned joinery manufacturer in the Top of the South Island and has been operating for over 30 years.

Bays Joinery has a highly skilled team from design through to manufacture and execution on site. They are experts when it comes to joinery.

All joinery is manufactured in-house at the Nelson site using the latest technology alongside their new Design Studio.

If you’re thinking of renovating or are planning a new build, start the process now by contacting one of the Bays Joinery Design Studios to make an appointment with one of their highly skilled designers.

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Emma McCashin and Gordon Webb from Summit Real Estate in the new Belvedere Drive extension of the Hart Rise subdivision

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hat do Cupola, Sabine and Travers have in common? They are all street names in the prestigious Hart Rise subdivision in Richmond. But they are also part of a mountain theme and are synonymous with peaks and valleys located in the Nelson Lakes National Park.

The Hart Rise developers will soon be looking for the perfect name for their newest street, located between Belvedere Drive and Tiraumea in the next stage of Hart Rise.

Hart Rise is a premium subdivision with its popularity borne out of its proximity to both the Richmond CBD (only 1.5km away) and the cycle and walkways of the Richmond foothills; part of the planned cycle/walkway link from Hill Street South to the sea.

Being within the school zone of both Waimea College and Intermediate, this subdivision speaks of quality housing which has been in high demand. This sought-after location is renowned for its previous stages selling out on release, not surprising given its location, elevation and competitive pricing.

Resource consent has now been issued for the next stage of 23 lots and the contractors are scheduled to start earthworks in late spring 2022 with titles anticipated to be issued by spring 2023.

The contour is north/west facing and gently sloping providing predominantly flat sites ranging in size from approximately 400-600m2.

Selling subdivisions and sections is a specialist market that Summit has a wealth of experience in.

For 30 years Summit has marketed and sold literally thousands of sections. Along with the expertise they have developed key relationships with developers on some of the largest subdivisions in the Top of the South as well as many smaller projects.

Hart Rise is a great mix of families and retirees with the odd investment property. Summit have people who already live in Hart Rise who love the neighbourhood and location, who are wanting to scale up or down, who have been eagerly awaiting the release of these sections.

With affordable sections and the minimum build size 140m2, these could be a great option for first home buyers with the Kiwisaver new build cap now raised to $875,000. These are an excellent steppingstone for retirees who want easy care sections in a vibrant location.

Titles are due in spring 2023. Commentators are suggesting they are expecting the current building supply shortages to come right by mid to late 2023, so this will be great timing for building in the next stage of Hart Rise.

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Milestone Homes Nelson Bays, show home at 84 Berryfield Drive, Richmond.

100% Fixed Price Contracts

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uilding a solid reputation in understanding the needs of their clients and delivering dream homes to thousands of people, general manager of Milestone Homes Nelson Bays, Adam Hills, is proud to be a part of the growth of our region. Adam has been with Milestone Homes Nelson Bays since its inception, beginning his career as the sole new home consultant through to becoming the region’s general manager in 2018

brand-new homes to people with a guarantee of no surprises or uncertainty. Add to this our reputation for quality, proven by our success at the House of the Year Awards, including national recognition, and we are offering something truly unique in the market.”

Adam’s passion for the industry lies in providing truly smart building options and he says part of the company’s success lies in its ability to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of the building industry.

“Uncertainty is a challenge we all face in the current climate, so we as a business have worked extremely hard to make some changes to what we are able to offer and help provide some peace of mind to our clients.”

Finance and cost escalations are the two stressful parts of the building process, says Adam, so they have decided to remove them from the equation.

“Milestone Homes Nelson Bays is pleased to be able to offer truly fixed priced contracts to our clients to provide them with certainty and security with their new build.”

The well-established local company are able to use their knowledge, expertise and reputable connections in the industry to offer a worry-free alternative to selected new builds. “We are trying to change the narrative a little bit. Milestone Homes Nelson Bays has been around for a while, we know our strengths and so it is time for us to play to them. We want to remove the current background noise of worry around the building process and help make the process easier for people. If we can help with taking those worries away then that’s a win for everyone.”

Introducing the new 100% Fixed Price Contracts is a game changer, says Adam. “We can continue to offer

Adam Hills.

Milestone Homes Nelson Bays pride themselves on providing not only a fantastic home but also a fantastic experience to all who choose to build with them. Communication through each stage from planning and pricing through to consent and then construction is of utmost priority to ensure everything runs smoothly.

For more information on how Milestone Homes Nelson Bays can help you build your dream home, talk to one of the friendly and experienced team.

Office, 2 Estuary Place, Richmond Showhome, 84 Berryfield Drive, Richmond 03 543 8663 nelson@milestonehomes.co.nz

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Home styling

Ana Stevenson, stylist and owner of Open Home Ready shares some of her home staging tips.

Staging is really important as most people can not see beyond what is in front of them. They get caught up in past perceptions, so you need to show them what is possible.

At Open Home Ready we put all of our creativity into every home stage. We have an exceptional eye for detail into crafting luxuriously unique spaces. Whether it's an apartment, family bach, villa or executive home, our talented team can create a truly exclusive look.

This month’s simple tips focus on prepping your home to go on the market. This can equally apply to giving your home a fresh feel and a more appealing and practical living space.

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Declutter rooms – put items in storage if necessary.

Invest in good storage – this will make rooms feel well organized and neat.

Clean and maintain your home.

Repaint bright or bold schemes in more neutral, light-enhancing colors.

Rethink room layouts to make them look bigger.

Dispose of, or put in storage, old, worn or very personal items.

Ensure curb appeal is attended to.

Next month I will begin the reveal of Ana Stevenson - Stylist - Show Home. A huge renovation project on an inner city character villa, a collaboration of skilled trades, with an Ana twist. openhomeready

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Nelson Classic Car Museum Museum Store

Our region’s best creative talent

Jonty & Mike Ward Studio Gallery and Store

Nicola Reif (IAPS-MC, DPANZ)

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‘Nature at its finest’ View paintings at Wall to Wall Art Gallery 112 Bridge St nicoalreifnz@gmail.com nicolareif.com

Bill Burke Gallery

Kats N Dogs Galore

Protean Art Gallery

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RED Art Gallery & Café

The Suter Art Gallery

Lisa Grennell – Artist

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Mike Ward is his Morrison Square studio.

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ith a career in the creative spanning over 55 years, Mike Ward continues to inspire, delight and draw in our curious nature with his exceptional vision and designs of precious ‘festoonery’. Working from his Morrison Squarebased studio, Mike says he struggles to think of a time when he wasn’t producing work. “It began a very long time ago, but I can’t remember ever not drawing or making stuff.” From window dressing and decorating college halls, after completing a teaching qualification, Mike attended art school at Canterbury University from 1965 to 1968, “with the intention of becoming a better painter, but instead I became a sculptor”. The creation of jewellery started after Mike picked up some scraps of copper from around a building site at the university and turned them into bling. “If I had to choose my favourite media, they would have to be words and metal. These are the ones I best understand and have had the most fun playing with and hence am most familiar with, but I love colour and canvas and needle and thread, and pen and ink.”

Entering the World of Wearable arts has been a highlight of his career, says Mike, and an ongoing focus for years. “Since winning the ‘Man Unleashed’ section with my first entry, Sir Edmonds in 2001 there have been 25 entries including another win with The Emperors Entourage in 2005.” Although

it is rare for the talented artist and writer not to be immersed in jewellery or sculpture, Mike’s current mind space is occupied in the production of his next book, ‘How Wing Commander Magpie, Superhero, Saved Rather a Brilliant Planet From a Fate Worse than Death’.

Well known throughout the country for his prolific creativity, Mike holds a strong sense of passion for life and all the world’s exquisite creations. His values and beliefs are summed up beautifully in his Green Party Parliamentary business card, ‘I do what I do to make life good… for myself and the other species, communities and generations I share the planet with.’ Bringing son Jonty into the creative fold, the duo welcome inquisitive visitors to their creative studio space. “Our favourite sorts of visitors are the curious sort. The ones who stay for ages, looking, chatting, reading, picking up and trying on.

The worth of a visit is best judged by the amount of time rather than the amount of money folk spend.

It pleases us greatly to think our words, pictures, patterns and bling might delight…and perhaps inspire?”

Jonty & Mike Ward Studio Gallery and Store Morrison Square, Nelson 022 035 9175

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Gillian Francis’ Academy of Dance is back, presenting a charming, funny and comical ballet for all ages featuring a wonderful set and stunning costumes, making this a performance not to be missed.

Hear the great sound of the Nelson Male Voice Choir under the baton of Nigel Weeks QSM. Singing songs from some well-known shows and a few well loved male voice choir arrangements. 2pm. Tickets at the door.

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Richmond Town Hall

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A five-piece band of talented young musicians from Nelson and Tapawera. Singing together from a young age, they have built up a large repertoire of songs and genres.

Alicia Rombel solo exhibition. A series of mixed media abstract paintings based on gemstones and geometric design. Opening Wed 31 August, 5.30pm.

The Boathouse

Nelson Suter Art Society’s McKee Gallery

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MARKET UPDATE WITH

Chris

Chris Harvey PRINCIPAL

The REINZ data has just been released for the month of June and across the country we are seeing a “game of two halves”. Once again, the new data reflects that all parts of the country are reacting very differently in these ever-changing times. If you regularly read my update, you will be aware that I have said that Nelson and Tasman are not normally known for having a wildly fluctuating market. Movements are generally more restrained than some parts of the country and allow most of us to live and work without the stresses seen elsewhere.

some commentary has started to appear that perhaps we are nearing the limit of potential interest rate rises. In fact, the rates may not be pushed up to the limits initially suggested.

I have commented that there was anecdotal evidence that the new changes to the CCCFA rules allowing banks a bit more latitude with buyers and alterations to first home buyers loan limits would assist in underpinning our market here in Nelson. Additionally, I was not expecting to see huge home price/value movements. Over the last month there have been a couple of other interesting changes beginning to occur around the country. Two banks have slightly dropped their rates on some loans, and

As the saying goes, ‘the market is the market’ and we in real estate are just there to put the best deal together at the best price that both the seller and the purchaser can live with. If you are looking to have the best possible deal put together to assist you with your real estate transactions then give one of our team a call to guide you through this process.

For Nelson, we are not seeing a wholesale drop in house price values as is reported in some other parts of the country, it is just that we have steadied out over the last few months and reached a stable plateau of value. In contrast, our sales volumes are still dropping as the market hunkers down over winter. The FOMO reported six months or so ago has gone.

What’s happening in your location?

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A Baton that you want to be passed

Architectural Home on Mini Farm

Looking to move but don’t want to make compromises on space, views, sun, a paddock for the pony, and to be close to Mapua and Richmond?

We have found just the property for you!! 61 Dawson Road ticks all these boxes and more, a good size family home with incredible views that cannot be built out. Take in the beautiful sea vistas right over to the city of Nelson, imagine waking up to the sunrises. The house is low maintenance with an architectural flare which certainly adds character and individuality to the home. The setting is private and situated just above Mapua for the convenience of popping down for coffee, shopping, and dining.

Located in the heart of the popular Upper Moutere, this stunning home has the feeling of rural living without the commitment of a bigger farming operation. Impressive from the time you approach, once inside the high stud and unique design features make it feel very special. The great water source on the property services the house and the stock. Flat productive block has in the past been a deer farming operation. With multiple sheds including a studio and new four bay shed with concrete floor, there are so many options for storing equipment, or perhaps a home-based business.

Everything is here and ready for you to move in and enjoy!

Toby Randall M 027 233 9170

toby.randall@harcourts.co.nz Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Brightwater

76 Teapot Valley Road

Sharyn Miller

Toby Randall

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M 027 233 9170

sharyn.miller@harcourts.co.nz

toby.randall@harcourts.co.nz

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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Motupiko

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

12.1465Ha

254 Kohatu-Kawatiri Highway

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Elegant, Country Living with Views to Match!

Where Old World Meets Modern Day

Sitting pretty on the top of the hill, this home will certainly not disappoint.

From the second you drive down the tree lined driveway, you will be immediately impressed by the architecturally designed 350m2 home with its warm timber features and bold South Island schist cladding. Recently renovated, including a new designer kitchen complete with butler’s panty and new flooring the home is open and bright, opening out to the sunny patio and large flat lawn beyond. 10.44 ha of rolling to hill grazing offer plenty of scope to run a few head of cattle, have some horses or lease it out, plenty of work has been done out on the land!

If you are a character home lover, you need to take a look at this exceptional lifestyle property with the homestead turning 100 years old. The current owners have lovingly and respectfully renovated to create the expansive and modern home that it is today. As you would expect with a property of this age, history is all around, with some of the storage sheds, possibly being older than the homestead itself, along mature parklike gardens and a wide variety of fruit trees. The flat re-grassed pasture is perfect for raising your own stock and making winter feed – it really is the perfect mini farm.

Toby Randall M 027 233 9170

toby.randall@harcourts.co.nz Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Sharyn Miller M 021 377 930

sharyn.miller@harcourts.co.nz Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Toby Randall M 027 233 9170

toby.randall@harcourts.co.nz Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Sharyn Miller M 021 377 930

sharyn.miller@harcourts.co.nz Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Nelson & Richmond

Redwood Valley 182 Ridgeview Road

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What a Stunner. Must View!

Low Maintenance Easy Living!

This special lifestyle property has it all. The open plan kitchen with stunning finishes is a focal point, with its breakfast bar and walk-in pantry making preparing meals for your family an absolute joy. The living areas coupled with three double sliding doors create fantastic ambience with indoor outdoor flow to the BBQ, and alfreso dining area for all the family to enjoy. The 180 degree surrounding views of the lake and swans swimming happily as well as the surrounding hills is a parcel of paradise. Living is made easy with a double sided gas fire providing warmth to both living areas, heat pump, coupled with double glazing and the latest insulation.

This elegant, double glazed apartment, clad in Cedar with its own internal access garage, features open plan living, stepping out onto a very private outdoor area (including a fish filleting station), with a low maintenance lawn, bathed in sunshine, and perfect for outdoor living. The modern kitchen has good storage, stainless steel appliances and recently installed hard flooring. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, with the main including ensuite and its own private deck. The two other bedrooms are also found on this level with one accessing a huge 23m² (approx) deck, with superb views of the snow clad mountains.

Steve Thomas M 021 774 609

steve.thomas@harcourts.co.nz Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Tennyson Inlet

3188 Archers Road

Sophie Haley

Michael Mokhtar

M 021 277 9309

M 027 443 2703 michael.mokhtar@harcourts.co.nz

sophie.haley@harcourts.co.nz Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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Bishopdale

31 Bishopdale Avenue

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Penzance with a Sea View

Your New Beginning!

At last, a quality holiday home in the exclusive area of Penzance Bay. My vendors have made good use of the mezzanine floor with two bedrooms upstairs and one down along with the bathroom, kitchen and living areas.

The log burner is the main source of heating, the house is fully insulated so it doesn’t take long to heat the entire space. A lovely sea view can be enjoyed from either inside or out on the wraparound deck. Large windows, some double glazed, allow all that lovely natural light in. Well positioned for the early morning sun and a sheltered sunny courtyard to enjoy a welldeserved sundowner so all bases are covered.

It is hard to say goodbye, but with the pitter patter of little feet around the place, the need for more space has presented an opportunity for a savvy purchaser to make their move into this sought-after location. This fabulous property has given the current owners a solid foundation to create a home for their expanding family, fortune has favoured them, and they now require a larger home for their happy brood. This is your lucky day, fortune favours the brave, so view as soon as possible and secure 31 Bishopdale Avenue, the good life begins here!

Sarah Archer

Matt Leonard

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

M 027 362 8985 sarah.archer@harcourts.co.nz

M 027 369 4191 matt.leonard@harcourts.co.nz

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