Nelson Magazine - October 2020

THE DUDE WHO DOODLES Artist ditches Disney for Diddley Squatt

AROUND THE WORLD AT 80KM Land Rover’s epic journey

PANDEMIC PIVOT Making the most of Covid’s disruptions

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Contents Features 11–13

DANCING TO THE TOP Dedication leads to dancing dream

16–17

THE DUDE WHO DOODLES Nelson artist ditches Disney for Diddley Squatt

26–29

PANDEMIC PIVOT Making the most of Covid’s disruptions

31–33

AROUND THE WORLD AT 80KM Land Rover’s epic journey

35

FULFILLING CIVIC DUTY Top polling councillor reflects on her first year in the job

16–17

11–13

26–29

Regular 24–25

On the Street

36–39 Travel 41

Sporting Memories

44–50

At Home

31–33

51 Gardening 53 Recipe 54

What’s On

56–59

Social Pages

61 Health 63–66

Harcourts Real Estate

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Editor’s Note

Painful, tired, heavy legs?

Would you love to wear shorts again?

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daption is something we, as humans, have become pretty good at over the millennia.

We’ve sought to take the positive from all sorts of situations and find something to be grateful for. When challenges come as fast as they have over the past few months, it’s quite impressive.

All of us have had to adapt in some form or another and this is a key theme running through this edition of the Nelson Magazine.

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Sometimes when things may seem like they’re falling apart, they may actually be falling into place. This is highlighted in our Pandemic Pivots story. Joanna Davis speak to four people who have been disrupted by Covid in their own way but have come out of it for the better.

Walk in, walk out treatment, that’s

If you’re needing a pick me up, our Positive Pursuits article on page 51 shares tips from world leading experts on how to help build a healthy mindset.

We also share the story on Nelson dancer Hannah Galbraith who shortly after having her own brush with Covid landed her dream job as a professional ballet dancer in Canada.

And we speak to a couple who took their beloved Land Rover, Fred, around the world on a five month odyssey from London to Singapore.

Our aim is to inspire our readers with inspiring stories about local people one page at a time. I hope this month’s edition does that for you.

Happy reading.

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Nelson’s canine friends will be jumping for joy early this month, when a dedicated dog park opens in Marsden Valley.

The park, north of the cemetery, will have dedicated spaces for small and large dogs and will have double-gated access points in the fence to prevent dog escapees.

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Dream dancer Hannah Galbraith finally has her dream job as a professional dancer at one of the world’s most acclaimed companies.

But it took dedication and support to overcome a potentially career-ending condition, and a brush with Covid–19.

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hen Hannah Galbraith was two years old, her mother would take her along to her sisters’ dance lessons. Her mum would push her in a buggy and Hannah would watch her older siblings and dream.

Maybe one day she could be a real dancer too, she thought.

She would try and sneak onto the dance floor to join them.

She would go home and copy their routines.

She begged her parents to start classes. But you had to be four years old to start.

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Her dad wanted Hannah to play rugby.

They tried that too, but she spent all the time crying on the ground.

So, they sent her back to ballet.

you can never be perfect. That mental challenge is addictive.”

By the time she was 11, Hannah’s teacher, Rebecca Bignall told her mum that she could be a professional dancer one day.

She had the potential, the personality, and the drive to do it.

By the time she was 12, she was a junior associate with the New Zealand School of Dance. Once a month she would go up to Wellington to dance with the best in the country.

By the time she was 14, she moved to Christchurch and started doing fulltime ballet and her schooling by distance.

By the time she was 16, she moved to Sydney to study fulltime at a different ballet school.

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“A lot of parents might be against their child moving away at such a young age, but they knew that if I didn’t dance, I wouldn’t be happy.”

Before that, however, her body gave her a lesson.

There was something about the act of dancing that she connected with.

“I love music,” Hannah says. “I love that I get to move my body to it. There is an element of acting to it too. You don’t know what role you will play.”

The role she played was obsessive. She would wake up before school and dance. She would come home and dance.

She couldn’t stop.

“My parents had to tell me to calm down,” Hannah says.

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Hannah would cry and cry.

She just wanted to dance.

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I’m a perfectionist.

I love the fact that with ballet, with dance, you can never be perfect.

That mental challenge is addictive.

Hannah had been dancing almost every waking moment. That intensity, colliding with a growth spurt, colliding with a badly sprung floor and a lot of jumping, led Hannah to develop compartment syndrome where the sheath around her muscles started getting really tight so they could not get oxygen.

Her shins turned purple and they were incredibly painful.

“It got to the stage that I couldn’t dance anymore.”

She thought seriously about giving up her dream. Usually, compartment syndrome isn’t something that just goes away, but then, it did.

“I feel like my body was ‘go, go, go’ for five or six years. My body just needed some calmness.”

Then she started auditioning for schools in the United States and was accepted by the prestigious Ailey School in New York.

“It was pretty scary,” Hannah says. “I didn’t know anyone. It felt very lonely, but it was my decision.”

She spent three years at the school and graduated earlier this year. She was now 20 and it was time to audition for professional companies. She came across Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal, a company in Montreal, Canada.

“I thought ‘wow, what do I have to do to get there?’”

Along with thousands of aspiring dancers, she sent in a video audition. They only ask 100 people for a call-back. Hannah was one of them. Then she got a call telling her that the company wanted her.

The dream was calling.

She came back to Nelson from New York, just for a week. She put all her things into storage. It was mid March. But then Hannah started to feel ill. She had a

headache and fever but didn’t think too much of it.

She arrived home on March 17 — the first flight that landed following the New Zealand government’s decision to self-isolate all arrivals into the country.

Then, on her second day in Nelson, Hannah got tested. She had Covid–19.

“I’m just grateful there was that quarantine rule otherwise I could have got all of Nelson sick.”

Then lockdown happened and the world turned upside down. Hannah was meant to start her new job in Montreal in May. But it took until August for her to get back there. When she finally stepped through the doors of Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal, she was overwhelmed.

“It was amazing, like a dream come true.”

Every day they are in the studio, learning repertoire and working with the most famous choreographers in the world.

Then they are meant to take those dances on tour.

But the dream also takes its toll. It’s not easy to be dancing full time, every day.

“It’s really hard on your body. I have blisters and bruises all over my legs, arms and feet. I’m lucky my boyfriend is a dancer too, so he understands.”

It’s an emotional battle too, she says.

“It can be easy at 11 to be a great dancer in a small town. But then you go to Wellington and realise there are more of them. Each step you question yourself and think ‘maybe I’m not going to make it’.”

Hannah knows there is only a limited time that she will be able to use her body in this way. But for now, she is taking it year by year. After all, she is only 20, but it has still been a long journey from that twoyear-old girl in the buggy, watching her sisters at a Nelson dance class.

She thanks her parents for giving her the encouragement and opportunities to allow that dream to manifest.

But the drive is all her.

Hannah Galbraith is living her dream, dancing full time at Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal.

“I would say anything is possible if you work hard. Follow your dreams.”

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Storyboarding artists help people see the big picture by first drawing smaller ones.

Britt Coker meets a local illustrator who does just that.

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im Hunt was 22 and had a job going door to door which he absolutely hated, until one day he knocked on a door that opportunity answered.

A fortuitous thread in the conversation with the homeowner revealed Tim’s passion for drawing and the occupant’s job as a 2D animator for Disney. This was Auckland in the 1990s, not the first place you’d expect to find a Disney animation studio. Toonz created Disney shows for American TV and thanks to that serendipitous house to house, Tim soon joined the Toonz team.

Despite Tim’s talent for illustrating, when he left school, he couldn’t get into Elam Arts School or AUT, nor complete a degree in architecture at university, but finally Mickey Mouse was putting down the welcome mat and Tim was stepping on it. Being a 2D animator for Disney— he’d cracked it. Or so you’d think.

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“It was one of those jobs that sounds really cool but it’s actually just a hell of a lot of hard work and the pay wasn’t great.”

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An interesting job request though.

KFC poster hoardings that Tim created using elements from a KFC Chicken Little animation he made for social media.

Typically, one second is made up of 12 drawings and with a studio of 50 or so people, it would take us two or three months to make one twenty minute episode.”

Over the nine years drawing for Disney, Tim worked his way up from clean up artist to animator and, finally, director.

But another serendipitous encounter — meeting an ad agency employee in a pub — saw Tim move on from 2D animation to become a storyboard artist for TV commercials.

A TV commercial is of course the finished product, but it begins with a creative idea.

Between someone writing a script that then gets translated to film, an advertising agency will enlist the services of a storyboarder like Tim, asking him to draw a number of scenes that they can first show the client to help get the concept across.

Tim likes the creative and the unusual the most, though a recent request to draw dog poo had him scratching his head.

A Meridian Energy ad currently running on TV includes a scene where a dog owner appears to have picked up his dog’s business with his beanie hat.

“To sell that in, they actually wanted me to draw the dog having done a poo on the ground. And I’m drawing it thinking, they’re not going to run with this.”

Tim shakes his head and smiles.

“Once you do it for long enough you know when something isn’t right.”

The ad concept generally goes through a whole lot of hands so the work can change quite a bit after Tim has first created something. Fortunately for those of us who have seen the TV commercial, somewhere in the Meridian ad’s evolution they decided the viewers didn’t need to see all the dog’s movements after all.

When Tim started as a storyboarder he drew every frame on good old-fashioned paper, then scanned each image, a laborious and time consuming task. Along came illustration technology and while resistant at first, once he switched from drawing on paper to sketching on a tablet, he never looked back.

Deadlines are often tight, and work is inconsistent, so Tim takes it as it comes (he’s just finished working a 30 day stretch in a row). With online streaming taking over the world, TV advertising — and therefore work opportunities — has also reduced substantially, though social media has risen up to fill the void.

He works for big name businesses across both platforms (Air New Zealand, KFC, Cadbury, Just Juice) but there’s no such thing as a job too small and local businesses running small campaigns allow him the chance to connect with businesses in the Nelson community.

Unicorns on rainbows, talking burgers and the occasional doggy doo – advertisers will go to any length to catch our attention but the more scope for creativity, the more animated the animator becomes.

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A Day in the Life of Laura Irish

4pm 4:45pm 5:30pm

After school, Ivie and I go on a mission to get a new jug to make lemonade in for her dream to run a lemonade stand. Meanwhile, Elijah my teenage son messages me that he’s home early but can’t find a house key.

6pm

1:30pm

I meet my husband Charlie outside and we go on a lunch date to Porta Via. We sit outside in the sun and talk about cool things like Kiwisaver and setting up bank accounts for our kids. #romance

Elijah reminds me that “parkour class” starts at 6.

I look at my healthy dinner that’s not quite ready as my son smashes a massive bowl of Nutrigrain and heads out the door.

Ivie inhales the fish, spinach, green bean and broccoli concoction I’ve created and claims it is “the best dinner” she’s ever had. #parentingwin

6:45pm

12:30pm

It’s my time to work out. I realise very quickly that I may have jumped in on the exercises too many times this week when I was coaching. The playlist today is my saving grace. My brain is saying I’m too fatigued to move, but I can still pull out some sweet dance moves.

3pm

After the class, I sit in Coffee101 to continue writing an outline for a TV mini-series I’m working on. The eight-episode series is the amazing true story of NZ’s infamous female con-artist and mischievous prankster, Amy Bock.

Ivie and I make our lemonade in our new jug.

We give it a try. It’s pretty darn tart but she exclaims “It’s absolutely perfect!”

As a special treat, we turn on one episode of Mr. Bean before bedtime. Tonight Mr. Bean is late for an appointment.

He puts on his clothes while driving his car. It is highly unsafe. Ivie is dying laughing.

7:30pm

As an apprentice trainer at F45, I demo the exercises and am a general ‘hype-girl’. F45 started out as something I could do for myself for stress relief, 45 minutes a day with no phone and no demands. It was especially helpful for my mental health when all of our plans for the future got shattered because of Covid-19.

My family heads off to the new pop-up playground and I do a quick meditation on the CALM app. Then I unpack a few boxes from our recent move and start on dinner.

All the while, I’m rehearsing my songs again. I’m sure my new neighbours are super impressed with my belting of Suddenly Seymour.

I pick Elijah up from parkour. He looks taller. We sing Hamilton on the way home. It’s our thing.

8pm

8:45am

On my walk to town, I multi-task by rehearsing my songs for Little Shop of Horrors.

He says it’s fine because he climbed up the side of the house like a monkey, jumped in his very high window and landed on his bed. When I get home, I look for the spare key. It’s right where it always is.

Rehearsal time! I spend the next few hours being Audrey.

I get out my new camera and film a bit of rehearsal for a short documentary I’m working on.

11pm

7am 8am

My daughter, Ivie (age 5), has decided today that her hairstyle of choice is a ponytail with a massive bow clipped in. I drop my morning routine and create a hair masterpiece. She’s pleased enough but I’m unsure if my amateur hair salon will gain her patronage in future.

11am

I woke up before my alarm this morning but stayed in bed. I can tell I worked out hard yesterday, I’m super sore. Help. Me.

9am

Laura Irish is an actress and writer whose plans to relocate to Los Angeles in May were thwarted

by Covid 19. She makes up for the lifestyle change by keeping busy in a multitude of life facets in Nelson. When she’s not on stage or screen, she’s busy writing a TV series, hanging out with her family, working out and doing her personal training apprenticeship at F45 Nelson.

My cat, Wizard, hops on the bed, snuggles between Charlie and I and I fade off to sleep still humming Little Shop of Horrors in my head. It’s been a good day.

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Celebrate summer with vibrant European-inspired fashion If you are looking for smart-casual gear, work attire, clothes for the beach, streetwear or something a bit dressy, Nelson has a fantastic women’s clothing store where you will undoubtedly find something fresh, fashionable and vibrant for the warm sunny days ahead.

D

uring the last two decades, Beetees has established itself as a place to go for trendy, beautiful clothing and where fabulous European styles influence the wide range of clothing available.

“This year, we are seeing a lot of wide pants and dresses, a lot of linen, shirts, pants and tops, plus lots of cotton knits — there’s something for everyone,” says Lorraine Beattie who co-owns Beetees with husband Glen. “All of our materials are natural — cottons, linens, viscose. Over spring and summer our shop will be full — we’ve had a full quota of orders and no problems with our stock getting in.”

Glen says that in spite of Covid, things have gone better than they thought it would. “We had a good end of August sale and our customer base has been really supportive.”

Beetees has over 6000 clients on its database. “We really value their business. Our clients receive a 15 percent discount on all their garments and add-ons for our fashion shows.”

Having an online presence has helped during the pandemic.

“People look online, then come into the store.” Glen says although their buyers weren’t able to go overseas this year, everything has been done virtually. “They have seen what’s trending in Europe, and been able to view some of the fabrics,” says Lorraine. “We have a say in the design and manufacture of a lot of our garments. It’s great that our team can have input and we often ask our customers what they would like to see instore.”

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During the past month Lorraine has been busy buying clothing for next winter. “The knitwear for the 2021 season is some of the best I’ve seen,” she says. “The colours, the cables, the chunky knits — I was really impressed with the quality.”

People appreciate Beetees because it’s local and has products and labels which are unique to the area. The store has one of the largest range of women’s wear in Nelson — including popular brands such as Esplanade, Foil, Democracy, Memo, Zaket & Plover, Vassalli, Macjays, Elm, Lemon Tree, Yarra Trail, and many more. There is also a large range of belts, bags, jewellery, and hats to finish your look at Beetees.

The team at Beetees are very friendly and helpful — their knowledge and experience can help you replenish your wardrobe. Lorraine, who has over 30 years’ experience in the fashion industry, looks after the store with Sue Gordon and Linda Homan, while Glen is busy working behind the scenes.

“Our team specialise in one-hour consultations. You are welcome to make an appointment to see Linda, Sue or myself,” says Lorraine. “Do look online at our Facebook page too.

We regularly upload videos and these provide an insight into the current trends and styles.”

Above: Sue Gordon, Glen and Lorraine Beattie, and Linda Homan from Beetees.

Beetees is located at 240 Trafalgar Street, Nelson.

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ON THE STREET

Jacqui Holmes, Employment Consultant at Workbridge Describe each piece you are wearing and where each item is from:

What is most of your wardrobe made up of?

JACQUI: My 1940’s style classic dress is from Jacqui E. My wedges are from K-mart. I always try to add something eccentric, unique, and perhaps audacious.

JACQUI: At the moment there are several The Seamstress of Bloomsbury 1940’s dresses bought online from the UK, and everything else is colour coded Marie Kondo style.

Today it’s my feather hair accessory from London which I decided to pair with feather earrings from Cape Town to give the outfit a bit of a twist.

MIKE: Old school stuff, corduroy, wool knits, stubbies, stubbies and more stubbies.

MIKE: In-N-Out burger shirt which I stole off my mate Taylor. Thanks Tay. These dodgy little stubbies I think I found in an op shop in Aussie.

What is your style?

JACQUI: Classic with a hint of daring.

I like wearing tailored black trousers paired with bright coloured blouses or dresses that are a bit quirky and then add diverse and interesting accessories such as necklaces, earrings, or scarves bought from holidays in remote or exotic places.

MIKE: I just kind of aim to look as ridiculous as possible. I have a good time laughing at myself and don’t mind looking a little bit out of it. It’s important to be different I reckon. The way you dress says a lot about yourself.

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What are you dressed for today?

JACQUI: Making it memorable. Today one of my job seekers reached their three months in work milestone. We’re going out to celebrate with a coffee. Tomorrow I will probably be wearing a red dress to celebrate a placement. It is our office tradition to video a celebration dance for each person that we place.

MIKE: Dressed to impress, baby.

Where do you buy most of your clothes from?

JACQUI: I am not very brand loyal. I usually buy clothes that match my body shape and colour complexion. Jacqui E, Just Jeans, Farmers, op shops, online and borrowing dresses from friends.

MIKE: Almost exclusively op shops.

Sometimes online, otherwise just stealing from friends.

and Mike Fletcher, Contractor.

What is your approach to shopping?

JACQUI: I don’t over think things but if I see something that is my style and colour I’ll buy it. I usually ask a stranger for their opinion when I’ve tried something on as they can be surprisingly honest.

MIKE: Definitely impulse. I’m not afraid to have a geez in the chick’s section either.

Quite a few of my clothes are female, but don’t tell anyone please.

I’m not afraid to have a geez in the chick’s section either. Quite a few of my clothes are female, but don’t tell anyone please.

Mike Fletcher

What is your all-time favourite purchase?

JACQUI: The dress I am wearing now because it sums up my quirky and sparkly personality.

MIKE: Probably a vintage, real fur coat from my mate. It’s so sweet. I don’t think Mum and Dad approve of it though.

What wardrobe item should everyone invest in?

JACQUI: Everyone is different, so probably something that makes them feel happy and brings joy.

MIKE: A comfy pair of briefs.

Is there a style rule you always obey?

JACQUI: Absolutely! I go by the Colour Me Beautiful book that tells you which colours to wear based on your

complexion. And I always wear clothes for my body shape, not current trends.

MIKE: Not really, I’m pretty open to most stuff, except fedoras. You wouldn’t find me in like Hallensteins or Cotton On stuff though. No disrespect to Cotton On or Hallensteins xo

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

JACQUI: Audrey Hepburn.

MIKE: Nick Smith.

Finish this sentence — You would never catch me wearing…

JACQUI: Grey, or a track suit.

MIKE: A frown.

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Pandemic pivots Covid-19 has caused huge disruption worldwide.

Joanna Davis speak to people making the most of a need to change plans at a very personal level.

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ew graduate Annie Grimes had been planning her overseas gap year for years, but when the time came, Covid-19 meant she had to put away her passport.

Standing at the end of a stone path on a headland surrounded by the sea, Annie Grimes closed her eyes and imagined she was in Greece, with a soft breeze from the Mediterranean Sea blowing over her.

In real life, she was at Nugget Point, a promontory on the Catlins coast with a panoramic view of the Pacific and home to one of New Zealand’s oldest lighthouses. She was with her good friend from law school, Lucy Aitken, and the pair were on the first leg of an extended road trip of their home country.

“Sometimes when we got to a place, we’d pretend we were overseas,” Annie says, but adds that it’s not because they weren’t enjoying their South Island travels.

While studying in Dunedin, Annie and Lucy had saved up $10,000 with plans to travel through Africa and Europe.

When Covid-19 effectively closed international borders, they decided to buy a van and travel New Zealand instead.

They bought a kitted-out Toyota Hiace and started their travels in the South Island. They visited Akaroa in Canterbury before heading south to Dunedin, via Moeraki and on to the Catlins.

“It was incredible. You could drive for half an hour, follow a gravel road for 20 minutes and pop out at a DOC campsite in the middle of nowhere,” Annie says. Highlights included a “magical” experience camping by a petrified forest, particularly when yelloweyed penguins turned up on the scene.

“You just sit there and wait for them to hop in for the night to nest onshore.

It’s super cool.”

The pair travelled on to Invercargill, Bluff and Stewart Island. Nelson Magazine caught up with Annie on a stopover at home in Nelson before she continued on to the North Island for the trip’s second leg.

Above: When Covid halted Annie Grimes and Lucy Aitken’s overseas adventure they decided to travel around New Zealand in a van instead.

Sometimes when we got to a place, we’d pretend we were overseas.

Annie Grimes

She and Lucy have found that their travel budget is stretching a long way, with so many specials on at the moment.

“There are lots of ‘stay for three, pay for two’ deals,” Annie says.

Fewer international tourists are also a boon. In Milford Sound, without lots of competing tour boats, the pair saw bottlenose dolphins up close. “They like playing in the vibrations of the boat, but normally there are just too many boats for them.”

Annie’s international dream has not been completely extinguished. She starts her first job in an Auckland corporate law firm in January, and says she will be committed to the job for some years.

But she’s determined that one day she’ll make it to the northern hemisphere.

She still has a dream to see the architecture of Italy, Gaudi’s buildings in Barcelona, and Morocco’s Blue City.

Lucy enjoying the views our country has to offer at Lake Tekapo.

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And luckily, the money she put down on the tour starting in Morocco is a “lifelong deposit”.

Everyone doing Zoom meetings has meant they see themselves in less than flattering angles, which has them seeking solutions.

Dr David Orsbourn

feel — and perhaps with not being able to travel at the moment and having the extra time up their sleeves.“ Enhanceskin ran virtual consultations during lockdown, which director Dr David Orsbourn says contributed to them “hitting the ground running” once levels dropped.

Director of Nelson Plastic Surgery, Fiona Wilson, says she has noticed a boost in bookings since Covid-19.

S

ince lockdown, with remote Zoom-type meetings becoming commonplace, some of us have been a little shocked spending so much time with our own image staring back at us, prompting the thought: “Do I really look like that?”

Director of Nelson Plastic Surgery, Fiona Wilson, says this is certainly one factor in the boost in plastic surgery bookings since Covid-19 hit.

Fiona says eyelid lifts are basically an instantaneous refresh.

“A lot of people have been having Zoom-type meetings over lockdown and spending time looking at themselves and identifying things that they would like to change.”

For facial surgery, other factors are that people have cancelled scheduled overseas travel and have both the time — in leave taken from work — and the money to invest in themselves with cosmetic surgery.

The demise of medical tourism to destinations such as Thailand has also contributed, Fiona says.

The surgery is booked out until next year for face lifts and any surgery requiring a hospital stay (abdominoplasty, breast implants, reductions or lifts.)

They have just a few spaces for the very popular eyelid lift surgery, which is done in their rooms on Collingwood St under local anaesthetic.

“If you’ve got heavy, droopy eyelids and you take away the excess skin, it opens up the whole eye area and has a great result.”

That amount of money, and time off work for recovery, is not in short supply among some of the surgery’s clients who would otherwise have been spending weeks, and in some cases months, overseas this year.

Caci Clinic co-owner Melanie Potter said they had seen a definite lift in appearance medicine — cosmetic injectables and also skin rejuvenation treatments. “We are finding clients are wanting to improve their confidence with how they look and

“Everyone doing Zoom meetings has meant they see themselves in less than flattering angles, which has them seeking solutions - which is what we specialise in,” he says, adding that a new-toNew Zealand injectable skin booster is especially popular.

He says patients feel safe attending a medical clinic that is fastidious with the use of PPE and with spacing between appointments. “We are now rushed off our feet,” he says.

Cheena Windleburn, who works as a registered nurse at Nelson Appearance Medicine, said she was worried that her business, which she recognises is a luxury extra, might experience a downturn as the economy plummeted. But in fact, just the opposite happened.

“We’ve gone from having an average of four to six new patients a week to 10 to 12 new patients. It’s just crazy.”

Cheena believes people are reprioritising and also giving themselves a mood booster with Botox-type injectables and fillers. “People say to me: I’m meant to be in Morocco or Hawaii or wherever.

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JOANNA DAVIS

Rachel Fickling and Campbell Gibbs holding the flower girl dress Campbell’s daughter was going to wear to their wedding.

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achel Fickling and Campbell Gibbs had everything in order for their late March wedding, including 146 invited guests, some with flights booked from overseas. And then came Covid…

Bride-to-be Rachel Fickling unfolds her flower girl’s dress from the box where she’s had it stashed for months now.

It’s white and frothy, and the perfect dress for fiance Campbell Gibbs’ 10-year-old daughter to wear at her dad’s wedding. But Annabel lives with her mum in Catherine, in Australia’s Northern Territory, and - although the wedding has been rescheduled - there’s no chance she’ll be able to make it across the borders.

Instead, the plan is for her to wear the dress while she watches a live-stream of the rescheduled ceremony this month.

Rachel, an early childhood teacher, and Campbell, a logger, are determined to go ahead with their delayed wedding, even if it means having a maximum of 10 people attending.

She says, depending on the level the country is in at the time, they will have limited guest numbers, and drinks and nibbles rather than a sit down meal.

She and Campbell are aware that some guests, particularly the older ones, will feel anxious about attending a large gathering.

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October 2020

We had absolutely no issues. You start thinking, there’s got to be something. Well, if you’re going to have a stuff-up, you may as well make it an international level crisis.

Campbell Gibbs

They are resigned to the fact that some of the Australian wedding party won’t make it. Not only flower girl Annabel, but also one of Campbell’s groomsmen who was planning to come from Australia.

Two brothers and a sister also live there.

And although the couple has some disappointment about the change of plans, their focus has shifted for a happy reason.

They are expecting their first child together, a baby due in January.

Rachel will be six months pregnant when she gets married.

Campbell says they were fairly philosophical about the changes from the start. “You can’t change anything so you just have to go with it,” he says.

He says the most stressful time was the weekend before the planned March wedding when everything was getting difficult, and the country was about to go into lockdown.

He says that once they had made the decision to postpone and advised all parties — the caterer, venue, celebrant and guests — they felt relieved.

Rachel fell pregnant quickly and now has had to change her wedding dress, with help from her mother’s friend.

Campbell jokes that before the March wedding date everything was going “almost too well”. “We had absolutely no issues. You start thinking, there’s got to be something. Well, if you’re going to have a stuff-up, you may as well make it an international level crisis.”

“She had just adjusted my previous dress because I did that typical thing of dropping 5kg before the wedding.

She’d already started taking it in.”

Rachel says: “Baby definitely helps because now we’re not focused on just the wedding. You can’t really stress about it.”

She says a baby was “on the cards” for after the wedding. “But we just thought: ‘Stuff it, we’ll go ahead anyway’.”

B

lair Jones loves tramping in the high country, hunting in the tussock-covered alpine tops for chamois, goats and red stags — and now he has the opportunity to turn his hobby into paid work.

Blair, 35, had been an aircraft engineer for 17 years before Covid-19 effectively grounded the Air New Zealand fleet he’d been working on. In June, he took the option of a voluntary exit from Air New Zealand, leaving with redundancy money and a wide-open future.

landscape and hunting footage. He says he has a natural affinity for working with outdoors companies but is also looking more widely to do promotional work for the real estate industry and any other businesses needing drone work or general video production.

Blair is grateful to NMIT’s community liaison worker Kirsten Norfield, who presented options to all the Air New Zealand staff facing redundancy.

“Full credit to her and to NMIT - they helped me out big time with what I wanted to do.”

This year, he has returned to NMIT (where he first studied aircraft maintenance), to complete its Video Production Training Scheme. He has already completed a digital photography course.

Blair has joined the Nelson Tasman Business Trust, and has a mentor helping him come up with a business plan.

“I’m driven to get out there and do stuff,” he says. “I have to be.”

The father-of-two had some anxious moments. “It’s a very scary scenario having your income coming in and then all of a sudden gone. You feel very vulnerable, exposed.”

Nonetheless, Blair says the “hand skills and mental discipline” he’d developed over the years have been to his advantage.

“There’s a massive silver lining. I felt I had had enough of aviation.”

He decided to use his photography and videography skills to start his own business, Mercury Productions.

One of his first paid promotions — for footwear company Meindl — saw him in his beloved high country, shooting

There’s a massive silver lining. I felt I had had enough of aviation.

Blair Jones Blair Jones is now doing what he loves after being made redundant from Air New Zealand due to Covid.

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Around the world at

80km

The Cleary family had itchy feet — so they took their Land Rover on an epic journey around the world all in the service of adventure. They speak to Charles Anderson about their five-month odyssey from London to Singapore.

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n the mantelpiece of Kieran and Julia Cleary’s Bronte St home sits a curious little ornament. It is made of two parts — each purchased separately and then fused together as a symbol of what the couple embarked upon for five months in 2019. It was before the world turned upside down, before global travel screeched to a standstill, and before choices seemed more limited than they did pre the Covid-19 pandemic.

The ornament is of a globe glued to the top of a Land Rover.

It represents exploration, embracing the unknown and seeking far off places.

It represents adventure.

A long time ago, Kieran had read a book. It told a tale of two Land Rovers that made their way from London to Singapore. The book was in the spirit of that adventure. Kieran inhaled it. He had grown up in England with military leaders as role models. He would hear their stories and yearn for something more.

So, when he finished the book, First Overland, he had one simple thought: “I reckon I could do that.”

His wife Julia endured the vehicle.

It sat on the road and became Kieran’s daily commute to Nelson College, where he works as the head of the graphics and technology department.

Then, one day five years ago, Kieran turned to Julia and said: “Why don’t we go and drive from Singapore to London.”

Julia was not Kieran.

“Absolutely not,” she said.

“It’s too outrageous.”

But Kieran kept asking. He was thinking back to those tales of adventures, of that thirst that had never quite been satisfied.

He knew, after 20 years of teaching, that he needed a break.

Kieran kept asking. Julia finally relented.

“I’ll come if you change the seats,” she said.

The military vehicle was not built for comfort. So, Kieran changed them.

Then they found a person who organised these sorts of trips across vast tracts of land.

They told him what they wanted to do.

“There’s no reason why you can’t,” he said.

Then he sketched out how they would do it. Twenty-eight countries and 40,000km.

“If we don’t do it now, we never will,” Kieran told his wife.

Kieran took a leave of absence and Julia quit her job. They booked their flights to Singapore and made some additions to the vehicle. They put on a roof top tent, a compressor, an auxiliary battery and a safe that sat under the footwell.

The Land Rover was sent off in a container from Port Nelson — across the Pacific to their destination.

“This is just a dream,” Kieran was thinking.

But then as they stood on a Singapore street last April, they saw something coming around the corner on the back of a truck. It was Fred.

Then they cried.

It’s not clear whether that fueled his desire to purchase a Land Rover of his own. But he did. It was a 1982, Series 3, Stage 1 — bought directly to New Zealand from its plant in Birmingham and assembled in Nelson. It was a military vehicle and it looked the part: simple, green, built like a tank. They called it Fred.

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“All of a sudden it was real” Kieran says.

“It was excitement and the realisation that this was actually happening,” Julia says.

“It was familiar in a foreign place.”

The next day they filled up their two petrol tanks and two extra jerry cans with 154 litres of fuel. Off they went with a map and an app that they downloaded for $8, called Pocket Earth.

They crossed a causeway from Singapore into Malaysia and their adventure was truly beginning. They called it “Around the world at 80km” which was the speed they could travel in Fred, with its soft top, rudimentary suspension, and basic Rover engine, and still manage to hear each other speak.

They carried on through Malaysia and into Thailand. At each stop they would find a sticker and put it on Fred.

There was a red dotted line traced around the vehicle from New Zealand to their destination — London.

“People would find their country and feel part of the trip,” says Julia. “It became a touch point for people.”

They continued to head north until they hit Mongolia, where there was just large expanses of nothing. Once they hit Ulaanbaatar they turned left. They travelled through Kazakhstan and into Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.

Many of the roads were terrible. Much of the fuel was barely fuel. They broke down everywhere. The engine died constantly.

The gear stick snapped. The axles broke.

“Never did I think I would ever get to see these places,” he says.

But, everywhere they went, they managed to find either exactly the right place or the right person to help them — a garage over the road, or a mobile welder, or a Land Rover aficionado who seemed to know exactly what was wrong with an out of date 1982 vehicle when no one else did.

“We met a lot of lovely people.

And actually, we live in a very lovely world.

It’s hard to remember that sometimes, but actually everywhere we went we met fantastic people.”

“We were greeted by people who had nothing and gave everything,” Kieran says.

They were taken in by people and fed in the most basic and remote of locations.

They endured the extremes — 40C in China where the tar was melting under their wheels to freezing cold.

They had dust and heat, but Fred had gaps everywhere and only an oscillating fan to keep them comfortable. They drove with flannels over their faces and soaked towels over their legs. They saw goat herders and yak herders and got altitude sickness at 4800m above sea level.

All of the time they were being tracked via a Garmin inReach Mini tracker that pinged their location to anyone who wanted to see. A handful of friends kept tabs on them at home, even calling when it seemed that they had strayed from their path. In the case of an emergency they could send a message to International Rescue.

Some days they could only travel at 30kmh because the roads were so terrible.

“It felt never ending sometimes,” Julia says.

Then they would break down and Julia would make herself scarce as Kieran set to work figuring out the problem. They got into a routine each day, making sure each of them knew what they had to do. Soon it worked like clockwork – as much as it could in a constantly shifting environment.

Back in Nelson: Kieran and Julia with their trusty Land Rover.

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“Strangely, in all those months, we never argued,” Julia says.

Kieran and Julia Cleary driving through the dried up Aral Sea in Uzbekistan in 45 degree heat.

“Every day we got up and thought ‘we are living the dream’. We patted ourselves on the back and thought ‘the three of us have got through this and are doing quite well’.”

The pair say they almost always felt safe.

The only exception was on the RussiaUkraine border where the two countries are effectively at war. They had border agents stripping down their vehicle and trying to steal things. Having an older car helped, though.

“It didn’t look like we had anything,” jokes Kieran. And they never found the safe.

Once they were through the 16-hour ordeal of getting through both sides of the border, they turned left instead of right and ended up in a Ukrainian interrogation room being shouted at

We met a lot of lovely people. And actually, we live in a very lovely world.

It’s hard to remember that sometimes, but actually everywhere we went we met fantastic people.

Kieran Cleary

for an hour by a policeman who placed his gun on the desk. Kieran pleaded ignorance and, after a while, they were let go.

Then they got to Poland and felt like they were on the home stretch. Cruising through Europe was a relative breeze.

“We had gotten to the stage where we had achieved our mission and there was a sense of elation,” Kieran says.

They pulled into London and met a bunch of Kieran’s old school mates at a pub.

Then they travelled north to Yorkshire, to where Kieran had grown up.

They had done it; 40,000km, 8211 litres of fuel (with some meths), five months and 28 countries.

Kieran preparing lunch on the side of the road in Mongolia.

They put Fred back on a container to bring him home. And then Kieran and Julia boarded a plane back to Nelson.

“I think everybody who has a job that can be mundane, doing the same thing year in, year out, has to take a year off and sit back and reflect,” says Kieran. “There is other stuff out there. There is a big world out there that needs to be explored.”

As for Fred, he arrived back only two weeks before Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown.

The couple are now planning a trip in him around New Zealand.

“He is a part of the family,” says Julia.

Julia and Kieran at the Charin Canyon in Kyrgyzstan.

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and I thought local government was a good avenue for that.”

The council work has been allconsuming, she says, six days a week mostly. Preparing for meetings and then attending meetings, and then researching for the next meetings. She is chair of Governance and Finance Committee and on nine other committees, groups or forums. There is still time to be on the board of trustees at their son’s school, and a board member of the Akina Foundation.

Rachel with her husband Scott and son Kahu walking the Heaphy track.

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t’s not compulsory for councillors to have city views from their homes to serve as a reminder of their responsibilities.

Rachel Sanson finds she spends enough time working to not forget anyway.

The distant view of Nelson’s Civic House and its controversial clock tower is just an added extra every time she looks out her lounge room window.

It’s been almost a year since the highest polling councillor in the 2019 election was inaugurated. Too soon she rues, to see much change under the new odium of councillors. The complex nature of navigating local and central government bureaucracy, satisfying residents, and prioritising projects with fiscal constraints creates a tension that was much greater than she had foreseen and ultimately slows down progress. Which is frustrating because Rachel is used to transformation.

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Running a successful business, she cofounded with her husband, Scott, for almost 20 years allowed the couple the flexibility to adjust when necessary in order to be effective operators.

Pacific Discovery was financially successful but more importantly for the couple, it offered an experiential programme that provided personal development opportunities for teens through cultural immersion and servicelearning projects around the world.

“We tried to give our students an opportunity to see a different way of life and maybe reconsider their world view and their understanding of the world through their own life experience up until that time.” It must have been incredibly rewarding? “It was and I think that’s why we did it for so long. But after having had an international focus for a long time, I wanted to have a local focus

Rachel and Scott, have also partnered with another couple in Cape Jackson (Te Taonui-a-Kupe), a 650 hectare peninsula in the Marlborough Sounds where they are undertaking a private ecological restoration project to make the land pest proof (“hoof proof”).

It’s more Scott’s focus, when he’s not working on his Masters in Sustainable Development, but it’s that desire to make a difference again, environmental this time.

It’s easy to draw parallels between her wish to help transform the lives of individuals (teenagers) and that of a collective (her community). Who, given the opportunity, wants to look back on their life and not feel they’ve contributed?

Their son, Kahu, is a motivating factor.

“I would say we all want a safe, secure and satisfying life now, but we also want that for our children and future generations. It’s within our power now to actually change our behaviour to minimise that future fallout and negative climate impacts.”

The virtue of spending so many hours in Civic House has provided her a holistic perspective of council mechanics and a greater insight into the commitment employees have for their city.

“There are a lot of really good people working really hard for the community who want the best, but the system just means that things are slow and often expensive.”

Rachel has learnt a lot in her first year, knowledge accrued that will hold her in good stead for the next two years in a role she clearly takes very seriously.

It’s been one year since Rachel Sanson was inaugurated as the highest polling councillor in the 2019 local body elections.

“I feel like I’ve made lots of connections and like I’m contributing by being around the decision-making table. I have a responsibility to the community to be making decisions with the best interest of the community at heart. It’s trying to find the way to be as effective as possible.”

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Travel | Moutere

Meet the makers in Upper Moutere The Moutere Artisans are polishing their signs and sweeping away the last traces of winter.

It’s spring and Labour weekend is the start of their summer season. On Sunday 25 October each of the artisans invite you to their village to see what they do, and how they do it.

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he annual event attracts people from all over the province to taste the new olive oil, the new release wines, sample some of the country’s finest cheese and produce and meet the talented artists — the people behind the baskets, sculpture, and ceramics.

These artisans work together to celebrate life in one of the most picturesque villages in the country and are looking forward to inviting you into their inner sanctums to experience really, really, nice stuff.

Upper Moutere is home to New Zealand’s oldest pub (169 years) and they will be serving pizzas using the products of their fellow artisans, along with their famous range of craft beers.

They’ll also be pouring Peckham’s traditional ciders.

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Travel | Moutere The Old Post Office will have the first of their handmade Christmas cakes along with new preserves and great coffee.

Tanya Doty will be weaving baskets in store. She promises to have some traditional woven poles for your vegetable garden. Newcomer, Stacey Whale — a trained jeweller working in gold and silver opens her new studio for Labour weekend as well.

Michael MacMillan

Neudorf Road is home to Neudorf Black — producers of black garlic puree and essence — it is unique, natural, and packed with flavour. Further up the road you’ll find The Sausage Press — makers of delicacies like pork and fennel sausages, salami and smoked duck.

Bartlett and Gold Gallery

Across the road Owen Bartlett and Katie Gold will be at work at their historic studio, nestled in a garden that is well worth wandering through.

In the village is St Pauli Vineyard whose new tasting room is under construction in an old hop kiln. Still a work in progress, you can envisage what a great space this will be. Not quite ready for visitors yet, they will be offering tastings of their latest vintage at the Moutere Inn.

And just slightly further up the road Forsters are celebrating their birthday with fine food and new releases from Moutere Hills Vineyard. Bookings are suggested for this popular spot.

Next stop, Neudorf Road — home to Thorvald Cheese, where you can talk with the cheesemaker and sample their sheep and cow’s milk cheese. Carry on to Neudorf Mushrooms - here you can find out about the secret life of fungi before travelling to the spectacular home of Neudorf Olives for a wonderful view of their grove while tasting new olive oils.

Michael MacMillan is a gallery offering so much — bronze sculpture, French oak homeware, photography, and coffee.

At Terra Nova Alpacas you have a chance to meet a charming alpaca and see the delicate work Debbie weaves from their fleece.

Thorvald Sheep Cheese

Neudorf Vineyards

So much glorious wine comes from the Moutere. Sitting on top of the ridge at Flaxmore Vineyards you will have a memorable view across to the mountains while trying their wines. At Himmelsfeld, Beth will be pouring some aged wines and at Neudorf Vineyards you can experience library wines matched with local cheese.

Moutere Gold

For a really interesting day in the country visit the Artisans from 10 am–4pm, Sun 25 October.

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The Moutere Artisans

invite you to explore their very special village See where they work, and talk about what they do…And maybe taste a sample or two, fill your cellar or pantry, or choose a work of art to take home.

Take a break…

Neudorf Black – Fine Foods

…and pop into the Moutere Inn, NZ’s oldest pub in its original building. Craft beers, local wines, light lunches and more substantial options.

170 years old today and still the centre of the Moutere community. You’ll find us in the village.

Moutere Inn Ph: 03 543 2759 info@moutereinn.co.nz

Black Garlic is the natural result of slow-cooking fresh garlic under controlled conditions.

The deep, rich, umami flavours of Neudorf Black Garlic are unforgettable and 100% garlic with no additives. Easy to use and loved by restaurants and home foodies alike, it is packed full of goodness you’ll love.

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Multi -Award winning cheese and yoghurt

TASTE — outstanding wines from one of the Moutere’s newest wine labels from an established vineyard.

WALK — explore the vineyard for stunning views across the Moutere valley to the Kahurangi ranges beyond.

Join us for a delicious melted Raclette, plus a few surprises, and of course meet the cheesemaker and mongers behind the Thorvald and Little River Estate products.

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Flaxmore Vineyards

Sample our locally made sheep and cows milk cheeses at the Moutere Artisan open day.

Thorvald Sheep Cheese 226 Neudorf Rd, Upper Moutere Full range at The Junction Cheese Shop, McShane Rd (Next to Connings)

Noël & Teena Jelsma 88A Neudorf Rd, Upper Moutere Ph: 021 0806 3931

ART — enjoy a visit to our newly opened gallery.

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Flaxmore Vineyards 24 Flaxmore Rd, Upper Moutere Ph: 027 527 8680

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Internationally recognised for his bold concrete sculpture

Artisan smallgoods

Here you’ll find two galleries full of sculpture and bronze works. Discover Michael’s French Oak Homeware range, platters, rolling pins, boot racks, cheeseboards and delightful vine wrapped Xmas trees. Enjoy Sublime Coffee in a majestic country setting. Photography, painting and jewellery too.

Michael Macmillan Sculpture & Country Homeware 252 Neudorf Rd, Upper Moutere Ph: 03 543 2252 | 021 069 1401 Open 5 days, 11-5pm | Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays

The Sausage Press Deli Co supply local restaurants, wineries and deli counters with original nitrate free small goods, smoked meats, fish and fresh sausages.

Miles has spent years developing his unique salami recipes and stoking his smoker — call in and discover how good they are!

Only open to the public on 25 October.

The Sausage Press Deli Co. 511 Neudorf Rd, Upper Moutere Ph: 0274 291 483

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Walk, talk and taste in the grove

Bartlett and Gold Gallery

Neudorf Olives are producers of extra virgin olive oils and offer tours, tastings and luxury accommodation in the Grove. Set high in the Moutere Hills with views of the coast and mountains, this is a relaxing sanctuary surrounded by the beauty of the region.

Come and see new works

by Owen Bartlett and stroll around the garden listening to the birdsong. Nestled in the garden there will be a wall of leaves by Katie Gold and fantastic sculptures by Deborah Walsh.

Neudorf Olives 598 Neudorf Rd, Upper Moutere Ph: 03 543 2434 | 0212 972 419

Katie will also be here, creating with clay.

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Bartlett and Gold Gallery 1380 Moutere Highway Upper Moutere Ph: 03 543 2544

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Come for a cuddle

St Pauli — at the Moutere Inn

Come along and meet our alpacas — it’s the perfect chance to cuddle a cria.

We are happy for you to take photos and will answer any questions you have about looking after alpacas. We will also have a range of fleece products, raw fleeces and hanks of wool available.

On Moutere Artisans Day join Robyn and Gareth Evans for a wine tasting of their boutique hand-harvested wine. They’ll be across the road from St Pauli Vineyard at the Moutere Inn.

Terra Nova Alpacas 376 Neudorf Rd, Upper Moutere Ph: 03 543 2459

Robyn and Gareth look forward to welcoming you to their cellar door, the historic hop kiln, opening late December 2020.

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St Pauli Vineyard 1427 Moutere Highway, Upper Moutere

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Sporting moments revisited

The day a reserve winger sealed history for Nelson College In 2019, the Nelson College 1st XV pulled off a feat only one side before had managed to achieve, winning the UC Championship, a symbol of secondary school rugby supremacy north of the Waitaki River. The showpiece event on the Crusaders 1st XV calendar since 2001, Nelson has only managed two titles since its inception. The first in 2007 had an unlikely hero, writes Jonty Dine.

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Above: Nelson College celebrate its inaugural UC Championship win. Right: Nelson College winger Kim Bateman in action for Nelson RFC against Moutere in the 2017 Tasman Trophy final.

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im Bateman had been playing rugby less than two years before he was running out for the 1st XV. Now based in Manly where he works at a gym and plays Shute Shield rugby for the Marlins, Kim still recalls the day in 2007 when he created Nelson College history after coming off the reserve bench.

Nelson had enjoyed a dominant year and were unbeaten in the UC Championship.

Hosting the final for the first time, a crowd of 3000 spectators packed the school for the showdown against St Bedes.

“There was a lot of hype throughout the school, everyone was behind us. It was an awesome buzz,” Kim says.

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“I was a bit of a dark horse. No one knew who I was, but it was a really good vibe. We had an awesome team, from coaches to players.”

The now 30-year-old says the pre-game walk from behind the school gym to the front field was a special moment.

“The sound of the boots on the concrete, everyone was switched on and the energy was something I will never forget.”

Buoyed by the boisterous home crowd, Nelson raced out to a 21-5 lead after just 15 minutes thanks to tries by Ricky Kennett, Sam Westenra and Mitchell Thwaites.

A charge down from Westenra saw Thwaites scoop up the ball and link with Kim on the wing.

“I only had to run 10 metres, but it felt like 50.”

With a St Bedes player screaming across field to make the cover tackle, Kim urged himself not to make a mistake.

“I was just thinking ‘get the ball to ground.

Don’t drop it. Everyone is watching.’”

As Kim forced leather to grass, he says he was overwhelmed with pure relief and excitement.

“It felt surreal, the crowd went crazy.

The significance of the occasion was not lost on the team.

However, the visitors weathered the storm and staged a strong comeback to square things up at 21-all.

“We were all so proud and there was a buzz throughout the school for the rest of year.”

“There was a lot of pride in the jersey and we talked about our chance to make history and of the players that came before.”

James Lash kicked a penalty to edge Nelson ahead, then with fifteen minutes remaining coach Peter Grigg put a nervous Kim on at right wing.

Kim’s Nelson College training top, with Press Cup Champions inscribed on it, still takes pride of place in his wardrobe.

Encouraged to take up rugby by his friends, Kim didn’t even know the rules when he laced up his boots as a sixth former.

Kim didn’t see much action come his way early on but as time ticked away, he found himself in a position to win the game.

“It was a special year and we were a pretty tight outfit. I have won a few club championships since, but that win was right up there.”

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Living the low-maintenance dream Words: Joya Devine

Four and a half years ago, Luke and Emily Donaldson moved to the coastal township of Mapua. “Emily got a job in Motueka and I work in Stoke, so Mapua was halfway,” says Luke. “We thought we would give it a couple of years, but now we don’t plan on leaving. We like the community side of things, and everything’s here – good bars, restaurants, good coffee shops. And the reason we liked the particular site we have built on is because it’s down in the village, with ease of access to everything.”

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It was September 2018 when Luke and Emily found their ideal section in Rana Place, down a right of way, overlooking the Mapua estuary. Then they had to find a good builder. “We had seen a few of the homes Bruce Design & Build had built, which were designed by Tony Karsten. We liked that look, so we did a bit of research, and didn’t even shop around — we decided to go with Bruce Design & Build.” The design process took a few months and the build got underway in August last year.

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Polished concrete, durable cladding, easy-care garden The couple knew exactly what they wanted. “Tony’s guys nailed the look first time,” says Luke. When he first met with Russell, Luke pictured having something long across the section, with a wing out of the living room. “So, when you come up the driveway, you go, ‘wow — that’s pretty cool’.”And that’s exactly what was achieved — a great looking house.

Ultimately, their brief was super low maintenance, so their home has features such as FlashClad dualbord cladding, polished concrete floors and an easycare garden. Built to maximise the sun, there are two decks on either side of the open-plan kitchen and lounge area which is north-facing.

“We’ve got a deck on one side for the morning and afternoon sun, and on the other side we get the evening sun.”

The couple wanted to keep everything simple; black kitchen, white walls, dark floors, with oak accents. A favourite feature of theirs is the raking full height ceiling in the lounge.

“It’s very high, then the roof has whitewash ply with black negative detail.”

Luke and Emily chose black track lights to complement this space.

They also like the layout of their ensuite which has the same industrial concrete look tiles as their second bathroom.

Having lived in their new house for three months now, Emily and Luke consider it to be their ideal family home.

“With three bedrooms and an office, it’s a great size for us and something we can grow into as a family. We really enjoy sitting on our deck overlooking the estuary. We wanted the rear of the house to blend in with the estuary, so all the plantings are native species from the local area. Shea from Canopy did a great job with our landscape plan.”

Reflecting back, the couple say they enjoyed the whole build process from start to finish and they’re glad they chose Bruce Design & Build.

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Complementary architectural features Russell Bruce, owner of Bruce Design & Build, says it was a compliment to his builders, Nick and Jarryl, and the rest of his team when Emily and Luke commented at the completion of their home, that the build had been “a smooth, cruisy process.”

“Luke and Emily were a pleasure to work with, and they can be extremely proud of their beautiful home” says Russell.

“It’s always so good to work with clients that know what they want and are building a dream with futureproofing in mind. Things like underfloor heating with a thermally broken edge is a must when using exposed polished concrete.”

The exposed floor is a real feature as you walk into this house. Using Appleby river stones in the ground concrete floor really brings out the colours of the timber, the paint, and the kitchen.

The oak veneer kitchen designed by Cooper Webley, looks spectacular, especially with the feature vertical oak timber slats.

“The open plan living through their dining-living area, has a large step in the ceiling that defines the kitchen area from the dining space. Then it rakes up to four metres high, which is pretty spectacular.

This high stud helps to let huge amounts of natural light in, with floor to ceiling glazing. The white-washed plywood with black negative detailing on the high ceiling adds a nice warmth to the space.

An architectural nook in the living space, with a four metre stud is going to be utilised for a ladder bookshelf.”

Off to the side of the dining area is a separate lounge with a floor to ceiling cavity sliding door providing separation from the open plan living, and it can also be used as a media room which will be great for when kids come along.

The remainder of the home is 2.7m high stud, which has been finished with modern black hardware.

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Indoor-outdoor living Russell says the landscaping complements the home as well. “We were involved with the hard scaping and Luke and Emily have done a fantastic job adding their touches. They wanted really low maintenance for an easy lifestyle, so we used materials such as black FlashClad aluminium cladding, with random-width cedar elements, which blend together perfectly.�

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Hacks, and hints for healthy houseplants Having an indoor plant does more than make you feel like you’ve got this whole adulting thing down.

When you introduce plants to your life it can have a positive impact on your mental health, create a relaxed atmosphere and help improve air quality.

Choosing your pots Your pot shouldn’t be much bigger than the pot the plant comes in. A pot that is too large can increase the chance of root rot from holding more water than what the plant needs.

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Avoid putting warmth-loving plants in your bathroom.

Although it is humid while you’re in there showering, an hour or so later the room will be cold and damp.

Watering Just like outdoor plants, indoor plants need regular TLC, but often die when they receive too much attention! It is best to water with a small amount, often. Check your plants weekly by pushing your finger down the side of the pot into the mix. If it feels dry or the plant is wilting then it needs watering. Read the label to see whether your plants are best kept moist or if they prefer to dry out between waterings.

Keep leaves clean by wiping occasionally with a soft damp cloth.

Feeding Plants use nutrients from the soil as they grow, so replenishing the nutrients ensures your plants remain healthy. But, like humans, all plants needs are different, and it is best to check specific plant instructions for instructions on how to keep your greenery friends alive.

New, or recently re-potted plants should not be fed with fertiliser until after a couple of months as it can burn their roots.

If you’re looking to get started on your journey to plant enlightenment, it’s hard to know where to begin, so here’s a list to consider when starting your plant family: Aloe Vera, Rubber Tree, Dracaena, Pothos, Monstera Delicioa, String of Pearls, Swiss Cheese Plants and Fiddle Leaf Fig are all trendy houseplants that are also hard to kill (bonus).

Or if you’d like a plant that flowers, try: African Violet, Moth Orchid or a Peace Lily.

Once you get them going, they’re easy growing and your house will be looking like an indoor jungle in no time.

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Freshly brewed coffee and delicious daily fare Our relaxing atmosphere engages you as soon as you step inside. Immediately, the smell of freshly brewed coffee and the delicious daily fare sets your mouth watering.

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Strawberries and sunshine

Eat your catch on the spot!

Head over to Mapua and enjoy one of our famous strawberry tart’s out in our sunny outdoor courtyard.

Do you have a big craving for fish?

Then you need to try out Anatoki Salmon fishing in Golden Bay. The best thing about Anatoki Salmon is that you get to catch your own fish and eat it on the spot in the café with steaming ciabatta bread, chips and salad, accompanied by a refreshing local beverage. Alternatively, you can have your fish hot smoked, sashimi style or vacuum packed for takeaway.

Anatoki Salmon Farm 230 McCallum Rd, Takaka, Golden Bay Ph: 0800 262 865

The cafe is licensed, so whether you want a quick coffee and something sweet, brunch, lunch with friends, a business lunch or a glass of wine and a snack, it’s all here. Open every day.

While you are there have a look at our pie menu. We’ve got 24 different chefcrafted flavours that include all of the old favourites plus some exciting and unique offerings. And then, every month we come up with something new.

October’s offering is a classic steak and cheese. And it’s good!

Ambrosia Café 226 Queen St, Richmond | Ph: 03 544 0025

Mapua Village Bakery 68 Aranui Road, Mapua | Ph: 03 540 3656

www.anchorrestaurant.co.nz

www.theindiancafe.co.nz

World famous in Nelson

Nelson’s favourite

We believe top quality food is best served with amazing ocean views!

We are blessed with a fantastic spot right on the water in Port Nelson, and we cannot wait to welcome you into our friendly, comfortable restaurant.

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

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 both locals and visitors looking for the highest quality food and a memorable cuisine experience.

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

Anchor Restaurant and Bar 62 Vickerman Street, Port Nelson Ph: 03 546 6614

The Indian Cafe 94 Collingwood St, Nelson | Ph: 03 548 4089 266 Queen St, Richmond | Ph: 03 544 8979 201 Songer St, Stoke | Ph: 03 547 0008

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www.anatokisalmon.co.nz

Keto Tiramisu Slice INGREDIENTS

Sponge 4 eggs 1 packet Sweet not Sugar keto vanilla cake mix 2 Tbsp melted coconut oil

Coffee syrup 2 shots of espresso (or 2 tsp instant coffee dissolved in ½ cup boiling water) 1 tsp vanilla paste 1 Tbsp of sweetener 1 Tbsp brandy (optional)

Mascarpone cream 1 cup cream, whipped with 2 Tbsp of sweetener 1 cup mascarpone 1 tsp vanilla paste

Preheat oven to 180°C on fan bake.

With an electric mixer, whip eggs until really thick and fluffy and pale in colour.

This should take approx five mins on high speed. Then gently fold through one packet of vanilla cake mix and coconut oil.

Transfer mixture into a 21 cm square baking tin lined with baking paper.

Bake for approx 20 minutes. The sponge should spring back slightly when touched.

Leave to cool completely.

To make the coffee syrup, mix all ingredients together to dissolve the sweetener, then leave to cool.

In a bowl, place in whipped cream, mascarpone and vanilla paste and gently fold together.

To assemble, cut the sponge in half horizontally, place one half back in a lined baking tin.

Brush the sponge with the coffee syrup and let it absorb into the sponge. Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the sponge and layer with remaining piece of sponge. Brush with more coffee syrup and layer with the remainder of the mascarpone cream evenly spread out.

Grate dark chocolate over the top or sifted cocoa.

Place in the fridge for at least two hours or overnight works best. Remove from tin by lifting out the baking paper.

Cut into pieces and serve.

Find delicious, ready to eat, keto-friendly, sugar free, gluten free, grain free, low carb meals, salads, baking mixes, NZ made products and treats in the new Sweet not Sugar store in Montgomery Square, Nelson.

Recipe shared by Sweet not Sugar

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7 October THE SHOWS MUST GO ON

WHAT’S ON

Indulge in the magic of the very best songs from stage and screen.

Showcasing an all-star cast of NZ voices from the international stage, this glittering concert of musical theatre showstoppers is not one to miss. Tickets from Theatre Royal or Eventfinda. www.theshows.co.nz

For updated information visit www.itson.co.nz Theatre Royal

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16 & 17 October

THOMAS OLIVER —THE BRIGHTEST LIGHT TOUR

FEMME NATALE

Thomas Oliver with full band for the ultimate Thomas Oliver experience.

The award winning singer songwriter returns celebrating The Brightest Light album release! Tickets from Theatre Royal, starting at $39.

The adult only sketch comedy show on parenthood returning to Nelson by popular demand. Ph 03 548 4699 or email info@thesuter.org.nz for bookings. Early bird tickets $24 or door sales $28.

Theatre Royal

The Suter

17–26 October

27 October

FOUNDERS ANNUAL BOOK FAIR

NAYLAND COLLEGE GALA CONCERT

A huge variety of second-hand books, DVDs, vinyl records, puzzles and games will be for sale at bargain prices.

10am–4.30pm every day.

Featuring the very best of music, dance and drama. Students will perform as spotlight soloists and as part of talented ensembles.

The programme will appeal to a variety of artistic tastes with our allencompassing talented students.

Founders Park, Nelson

Theatre Royal

29 October

29 October

HIP HOP & JAZZ DANCE ON THE STREET

NURTURE@HOME FAMILY FUN DAY

Get down to Sundial Square at 5pm and check out short, sharp, and energetic dance performances

by The Tribe Hip Hop and FA Dance Centre. Fun, vibrant, and familyfriendly! Show lasts 30 mins.

Visit www.nelsonartsfestival.nz for all festival information.

Prizes, boutique local businesses and competitions. Come and see the cute new friends who have arrived at Natureland. $5 per adult and child admission, under two’s free.

9.30am–2pm.

Sundial Square, Richmond

Natureland, Tahunanui

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How to make the most of your money It seems strange to think that zero percent returns on term deposits are possible, but they are, and in many parts of the world there are presently negative interest rates.

associated with more aggressive investing such as property and shares. The terms such as ‘conservative,’ ‘balanced,’ and ‘growth,’ refer to this asset mix of conservative and growth investments.

WHY?

DIVERSIFICATION

It is still a hangover form the financial crisis of 2008. Interest rates are dropped to reinvigorate the economy and get people to spend, thus keeping things ticking over. There are various theories on whether this is the right thing but that is a whole body of thought in itself.

Diversification across investments, countries, regions and industries. This can either be done through your own means or as part of a managed fund (such as KiwiSaver, but there are many examples that are similar but not locked in up to age 65).

So where should you put your money to make it work for you? That’s where I come in. As an authorised financial advisor I can assist you to make the most of your money.

The same fundamental investment principles apply now as they always have, which are effectively: TIME How long before you need to start drawing on large amounts of your savings? This will drive your investment strategy. Ie: Conservative? Aggressive?

Somewhere in the middle?

ASSET ALLOCATION Shorter time frames mean more conservative investments; longer term means you can afford the ups and downs

PROMOTION

Alternatives to term deposits are answered by ticking the above principles off.

Most people are exposed to KiwiSaver now which in effect should be set up according to the above basics, and you would have seen a better than bank return as a result over the last number of years.

The most important thing to do with concerns or queries is to seek quality advice from professional advisors.

Mark Sheehan is an award winning Certified Financial Planner and Authorised Advisor offering impartial advice in Nelson since 2008.

Ph 03 548 2752 www.marksheehanfinancial.co.nz Advice is of a general nature and not intended as personalised advice. Disclosure statement available on request and free of charge.

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Proudly New Zealand made

Home delivery Rediscover the taste of fresh milk from glass bottles, straight from your fridge. And get it delivered from the local home of real milk… right to your door.

Farm direct now available We are providing original and rare Scottish Angus beef, lamb and specialty meats for the ultimate farm to table experience…pure and simple! Our German and European smallgoods are gluten free, contain NO fillers and are made locally in Nelson. Taste It – Love It!

Oaklands Milk

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Order online today from www.oaklandsfarm.co.nz

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Health

Positive Pursuit Words: Morgan Tait

We’ve been through a lot. As the times remain uncertain and, yes, unprecedented — it’s hard not to feel unsettled, and sometimes even harder to find a bright side to look on. Yet evidence shows optimistic people are less stressed, healthier and can even live longer — so we’ve compiled our top tips for staying positive when it feels a little impossible.

EAT YOUR WAY TO GOOD SLEEP The research jury is out; high-fibre foods such as legumes, beans, peas, oats, bananas, berries, asparagus and leeks have a positive impact on gut health, helping to keep the digestive tract flowing.

few minutes of breathing exercises.

Mindfulness practices like meditation come highly recommended not only by mental health professionals, but by some of the world’s highest achievers like Bill Gates, Ariana Huffington and LeBron James.

SAY THANK YOU

BE NICE

Research shows a regular gratitude practice — acknowledging the things in your life you’re thankful for sets you up for a happier and more optimistic day as you train your brain to focus on what is going well. New Zealand charity, the Thankfulness Project has the mantra, “thankfulness = happiness” to show Kiwis how looking for the good in any situation turns your attention away from the not-so-good.

This includes to yourself.

Practicing self-compassion is a key to becoming more resilient, according to psychotherapist Stephanie Maston who wrote a book on the subject. Compassion towards ourselves and others interrupts negative thought patterns and disrupts anxious thoughts. When you take a moment to stop the spiral, you can even read a pre-prepared statement to remind yourself it’s going to be okay. Because it is.

GIVE MEDITATION A WHIRL Don’t poo-poo meditation as woo-woo before you’ve given it a shot. Regarded as a highly effective tool to calm the mind, focus your thinking and let negative thoughts float on by, it can be as simple as downloading an app like Headspace or Insight Timer and listening to a soothing voice guide you through a

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Why are stores like yours considered taboo for some people?

While some cultures view sexuality as something to be celebrated, in other cultures, it can be something people feel shy or ashamed about, and would prefer not to talk about, even with their partners. Talking about sex openly makes for relationships that are more fun and satisfying.

Having a healthy sex life is important — how can you help people?

KATHY HEMI

Be Adult Boutique Ph: 03 545 9997 | E: kathy@bkinky.co.nz Tell us about Be Adult Boutique I bought Be Adult Boutique from a friend 16 years ago and after a couple of moves, now have our retail shop in Montgomery Arcade. It’s nice and central here, and it’s tucked away, with plenty of parking nearby. People can be shy when it comes to talking about sex, but it’s a part of natural life. If you’re wanting to add a little spice to the bedroom, Be Adult Boutique is an adult store where you can discreetly discuss any issues, and where you can view and purchase a variety of adult items and novelty gifts.

A healthy sex life has a positive effect on a relationship and personal wellbeing. Until you have a conversation, you may not even be aware of what you want. Be Adult Boutique is a caring, non-judgemental environment where people can come to get advice. Discretion is important, as is listening and figuring out what each person’s individual needs are.

People who are experiencing any difficulties such as lack of libido due to illnesses, medications or menopause may not be aware of just how common their symptoms are and how simple the solution can be. You are very welcome to book a time to come and have a private chat.

What kinds of products do you have available instore and online?

We are a premium retailer for leading brands. We sell a variety of adult items including sexy lingerie, novelty games, toys, role play, lotions and potions, incenses, Kama Sutra range, t-shirts, massage oils, etc.

If you aren’t comfortable with calling into the store, you can always buy online from us.

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

YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION IS YOUR

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Platinum Blue

Britannia Heights 50 & 52 The Cliffs Stunning, adjacent sections on “The Cliffs”!

North facing coastal sites, sheltered with sunshine galore and action-packed views up the harbour and across the bay, the location doesn’t get much better than this. There is ample space on both sections to build your architectural masterpiece, or combined, a substantial dwelling across both lots.

You choose! The Cliffs is an exclusive neighbourhood with high end homes. You can take comfort in knowing your investment at the top of the market will be in just the right place.

600m2 & 634m2

Caroline Fletcher M 027 453 5885

caroline.fletcher@harcourts.co.nz

Price by negotiation over $735,000 each View by appointment www.harcourts.co.nz/NN23953 and NN23955

Britannia Heights 759m2

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Deadline Sale closes Thurs 15th Oct, 1pm (unless sold prior) View by appointment www.harcourts.co.nz/NN24589

Nelson South 346m2 3 220a Collingwood Street

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Hard to find in this price range in this top spot, a rare gem situated in the coveted Cathedral area, this 80s duplex sits on an easy care flat freehold section. The location is peaceful and private, Caroline Fletcher positioned back from the street with a sunny M 027 453 5885 northerly aspect. Timeless in design the 2 level caroline.fletcher@harcourts.co.nz home offers open plan ground floor living and stylish kitchen, with bedrooms and bathroom upstairs. Excellent indoor outdoor living on the deck and patio, plus the lemon tree for the Gins!

Our owners are off back to the US, so it’s good bye to them and hello new home for you!

Price by negotiation over $770,000 View by appointment

www.harcourts.co.nz/NN24564

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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A fantastic opportunity presents itself here for the astute investor, a future owner/occupier looking for extra rental income, or those wanting to purchase with extended family living in mind.

Matt Goodman This 2-level home has been cleverly altered M 027 456 7788 providing a three-bedroom dwelling on the matt.goodman@harcourts.co.nz second level, and the bonus of a one-bedroom self-contained dwelling on the first. The elevated position on Laval Heights makes way for wonderful sea and valley views, and both dwellings include their own separate access and parking. A rare opportunity, act now!

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Nestled right in the heart of Richmond on the corner of Hunter Avenue and Queen Street, this two-level home is the one your family has been looking for! The location is second to none with primary, intermediate and secondary schools nearby, a handy Sprig and Fern Tavern, and a short 10 minute walk to the Richmond hills walking tracks, and to the Richmond Mall.

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matt.goodman@harcourts.co.nz

SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER!

www.harcourts.co.nz/RC5624

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Tapawera 19.0202ha 4 2 2 4180 Motueka Valley Highway

One of the most popular things we find buyers looking for these days is for a property that has some land but also can produce an income, Toby Randall offering a real lifestyle...HERE IS THE PERFECT M 027 233 9170 OPTION! The modern home is set back down a toby.randall@harcourts.co.nz long driveway and offers plenty of room for the family. Additional accommodation, great for extra guests, Air BnB or extended family. The business is located in a separate purpose-built building. This is a proven local business that is still growing with Sharyn Miller plenty of demand. We are offering the home, M 021 377 930 buildings, land and business for sale. sharyn.miller@harcourts.co.nz

The word lifestyle is often thrown around without much meaning. To me a true lifestyle is when you wake up in a warm double glazed low maintenance 3 bed plus sleepout home, watching the sun hit the Mt Arthur range with your coffee, deciding what you want to do for the day. With 54ha of productive easy country, great access tracks, plenty of shedding for storage or animals, good water and an airstrip which currently makes our Vendors a generous royalty, this property is all about space. Situated down the end of a private dead end road, the property is only a short trip to Motueka.

Deadline Sale closes Wed 21st Oct 1pm (unless sold prior) View by appointment

$1,380,000 plus GST (if any) View by appointment

Wakefield

www.harcourts.co.nz/NN24595

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Price by negotiation over $839,000 View by appointment

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toby.randall@harcourts.co.nz

Sharyn Miller M 021 377 930

sharyn.miller@harcourts.co.nz

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Platinum Blue

Nelson East 1081m2 173 Nile Street

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This sizable character home sitting on the Nile Street frontage is just waiting to be loved. She needs some work, so if you are up for a renovation project this is for you! With 5 bedrooms and Mike Rollo multiple separate living spaces there is ample M 027 435 2927 room for you and your family to spread out and mike.rollo@harcourts.co.nz enjoy your own peace and serenity. Alternatively rental accommodation may be an option?

Possible subdivision potential subject to Nelson City Council approval of course. With dual street access the possibilities here are endless.

Make us an offer!

A quality built expansive home, built on the exclusive peninsula in Elaine Bay. Superior design has ensured this property the best sea view of the bay and surrounding islands.

Open plan living with a generous kitchen and lounge area leading out onto the wrap around deck with glass balustrade ensures the sweeping sea view is enhanced. Nearby bush walks, great fishing spots and a secluded sandy beach just below the property will keep everyone in the family entertained. Fully furnished and comes with a secure mooring.

Price by negotiation View by appointment

Price by negotiation over $1,100,000 View by appointment

www.harcourts.co.nz/NN24428

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Lifestyle block within easy walking distance of beaches, cafes, restaurants and all that vibrant Mapua has to offer. There are numerous productive fruit and nut trees and farm infrastructure is all in place but needs fresh enthusiasm to spruce it up. The main dwelling has had minor changes and needs finishing touches, together with the relocated studio and two large storage sheds. There is good potential for future development on this centrally located flat land, with good road frontage in this fastgrowing area.

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michael.mokhtar@harcourts.co.nz

Price by negotiation View by appointment

www.harcourts.co.nz/RC5429

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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Atawhai 8 Arthur Vista

1406m2

Located 5 minutes from Nelson, in a quiet cul de sac, in the sort after ‘Bayview’ area.

The last section, positioned amongst executive homes, and offering spectacular Tasman Bay views to the Western Ranges. Your chance to build your dream, to your design and live an enviable lifestyle here. A recent geotech report is available. Covenants allow a house design with a minimum floor area of 200m2.

Opportunity here, so book your builder today!

What is going on? And why were the predictions so wrong?

Peter Oswell

M 027 445 2393

peter.oswell@harcourts.co.nz

$525,000 View Open site

www.harcourts.co.nz/NN24599

Brightwater 490m2 43 Katania Heights

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Sunny Brightwater foot hills location offering rural views. This quality, well appointed 191m2 four bedroom home is on a flat 490m2 section.

Dining family room, separate lounge, kitchen butler pantry, stone benchtops, Smeg appliances, ducted heat pump system, heavy duty carpets, insulated and carpeted garage.

Large kwila entertaining deck. Fences and full landscaping included, 10yr building guarantee.

The complete 'move in' package is on offer here!

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Looking back in hindsight is always easy, however I think what was missed were a few fundamentals that NZ operates in.

Pre COVID we had been told for a few years now that NZ has a housing shortage, we were short supposedly some 100-120,000 homes. Successive Govts have tried to tell us they would fix this imbalance but to no avail. We went into COVID lockdown in late March following two of the busiest months in Real Estate in the last ten years across NZ. The artificial stop on our market caused

by COVID lockdown did not alter the existing market pressure that was already in play. So once the COVID lockdown was lifted the rush was on from all the people who had been prevented from buying or selling. Here we are four months on from Lockdown and that rush is still happening across most of the country.

But now we also have a couple of other factors in play.

Extremely low Interest rates and removal of Loan to Value Ratios (LVR) have allowed the first home buyer back into the market.

But the bigger beast on our shoulder is the returning Kiwis.

There is no doubt at all that there are a lot of Kiwi families living in other parts of the globe who are looking at bringing their families to the apparent safety of NZ shores. Some can’t return immediately as their partners might not be Kiwis, some have houses, and jobs to sort first, and some just can’t physically get themselves organised that quickly. But one estimate I have seen has placed the potential number at around 300,000 returning kiwis and their families. At the national average of around 2.5 people per home that’s another 100-110,000 houses required potentially. While this will play out over the next year or two, we can see that the journey home has started. Interest in NZ real estate on the web portals is increasing from overseas, enquiry is lifting, and people are buying sight unseen and the effect of all these factors is a strong buoyant Real Estate market Nationally.

What About Nelson?

Peter Oswell

M 027 445 2393

peter.oswell@harcourts.co.nz

$835,000 View by appointment

www.harcourts.co.nz/NN24376

With the global Pandemic occupying Governments around the world and the effects of this pandemic reverberating through communities and economies everywhere, there was always going to be guesses and estimates made of what effects it would all have on our Real Estate Market here in New Zealand. Initially the commentators were overwhelmingly of the opinion that our housing market was likely to “tank”, prices would drop, sales would taper off and the inevitable rise in unemployment would further impact on what was expected to be a general market slowdown.

By now if you are a follower of the Real Estate Market in New Zealand you will have realised that these initial predictions have not come to fruition. In fact, the opposite has occurred and in general, sales volumes have risen, prices have increased and our market currently shows no sign of slowing. In fact, very recently the media have just caught up on the latest aspect of the market, where some buyers are essentially buying sight unseen in an effort to get themselves housed.

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

In reality what is happening around the rest of NZ is playing out in the Nelson Region as well. Sales volumes are up on the same period last year and the overall pressure on the housing market is being reflected on our region’s property values. Three years ago the median sale price was $520,000, one year ago it was $586,000, last month it was $599,000. I would expect this pressure to continue, after all, what returning Kiwi wouldn’t want to live in our beautiful region, especially if they are in a position to be able to work from home, it has to be a better option than somewhere like Auckland.

Chris

Chris Harvey Principal

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