Nelson Magazine - May 2019

WHAT MAKES NELSONIAN? MAY 2019

GLOBAL DOMINATION...

From Bridge Street

NELSON’S DAME

Suzie Moncrieff has the WOW factor

NELSON’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

WEIGHTY AMBITIONS

Stella competes for weightlifting glory

DECOR NEST

CONTENTS M AY 2 0 1 9

Features 7

Our peOple Juice maker makes Forbes 30 under 30 Asia

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list 9

Q&A Shuttlerock rocks the world from Bridge St

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feATure

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What makes a Nelsonian?

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10-11

Q&A Aiming for weightlifting glory

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Our peOple A humbling holiday

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Q&A Dame Suzie Moncrieff on taking WOW to the world

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regular 17

Fashion, it’s in the bag

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On the street

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What’s on

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Recipe

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Social pages

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Gardening

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Health

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he refugee, the people who turn up at nelson Airport to make a newly-arrived refugee feel welcome, the barista who brews your morning coffee, the student who found a $100 note and handed it in to the Hospice shop, the volunteer who holds boxing pads for kids at the gym, the fifth generation nelsonian who knows every other person on trafalgar st, the port worker, the protester, the patriot, the painter and even the person who posts a photo on social media to shame a driver’s car parking – yes, even that person.

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As a group of people, we punch above our weight. We can all point to locals who have succeeded on the national or international stage.

Whether it’s starting a multi-million dollar business from a concrete mixer and a stall at the market, finding a way to split the atom or winning a gold medal; nelsonians have been coming up with creative ways to make the world a better place for decades. this month we feature just two of our most innovative, Jonny Hendrikson and dame suzie Moncrieff who both started with something small and took it to the world.

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WHAT MAKES NELSONIAN? MAY 2019

GLOBAL DOMINATION

From Bridge Street

NELSON’S DAME

Suzie Moncrieff has the WOW factor

NELSON’S LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

WEIGHTY AMBITIONS

Stella competes for weightlifting glory

Cover models: Nelson’s own.

Read this month’s feature story, “What Makes a Nelsonian” on pages 10-11.

Our name sums us up, Nelson Magazine is the only magazine dedicated to Nelson.

Each month we look at the people, buildings, fashion and places that make our city special.

Nelson Mag is written, photographed, designed and owned by Nelsonians. We’re the only magazine that can say that.

YO U R S AY

What makes you proud to be a Nelsonian?

Rosemary Lelo

Ben Nalder

Kath Bee

Glen James

I’m proud to be a Nelsonion because when we need to we all band together to get through, like in the recent fires here. We also work well together as a community at any time. We’re a supportive bunch with a great community spirit.

Having just spent time living away from Nelson then returning, it really made me appreciate how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful part of the world. The climate, people and community feel make me exceptionally proud to be a Nelsonian and to raise our children here.

We have so many successful businesses, from small market stallholders to huge global companies, venues, cafes and musicians such as myself. It makes me proud to be part of such a diverse community of locals supporting local.

Nelson to me is a place that I bloody love! I love the people, the vistas, the history, the climate, the relaxed pace of life. We have the ability to enjoy our surrounds from the mountain tops to the sea and it is the simple things in life that make Nelson home to me.

Things we love

Win Nelson-produced food and beverages are feeding people all around the world. This month we gathered just a handful of our region’s top food products to give away.

To be in to win one of five packages including products from Chia Sisters, Pic’s Peanut Butter, Pomeroys, Proper Crisps,

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The Magic Garden and Tasman Bay Food Group, email editor@nelsonmag.co.nz with “Food Giveaway” in the subject line.

Congratulations to last month’s winner Ann Wheatley who won a VIP experience to the Mills Bay Mussels Street Party at the Havelock Marina.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman reach tamariki who need extra support from a caring adult.

Young people are matched with role models (like Sari and Louise, pictured) which is often the start of something incredible - a one on one relationship built on trust and friendship that can blossom into a future of unlimited potential.

OUR PEOPLE

TAKING THE SQUIGGLY LINE TO SUCCESS Florence Van Dyke has been named in the Forbes annual 30 Under 30 Asia list which recognises young entrepreneurs who are game-changers in their respective industries. Nelson Mag speaks to Florence about the challenges of juice.

You were in your 20s when you joined Chia Sisters. How do you think being a younger person in business has helped you?

Last year we became New Zealand's first solar-powered juicery. We also bottle in recycled glass and have a nearzero waste manufacturing process.

One of our philosophies is to fail often and fail fast. We have a fearless attitude towards business. This doesn't necessarily go hand-in-hand with being a younger person in business, but we have less on the line which helps.

Being a younger person in business can be difficult. We have less experience and connections than most food and beverage entrepreneurs. But we have not been afraid to ask for help when we need it. We have surrounded ourselves with some of the region’s best. Our advisors in Nelson include Pic Picot of Pic's Peanut Butter, Mark A'Court from Nelson Fresh Choice, Tim Saunders from Kono, Julie Jackson from NZTE, Don Everitt is our chair and our dad Ben Van Dyke is with us every step of the way.

I am also passionate about creating an environment for our team to thrive.

Part of this is paying all of our employees above the Living Wage.

What has been the greatest lesson you’ve learned since joining Chia Sisters?

Life is a squiggly line.

There is no singular path forward towards success. We must learn, grow, fail, shift course and change our definition of success many times along the way.

What do you love most about being in business?

I love working with my sister, Chloe, and I love being able to create a business that reflects our personal values.

Sustainability is important to me.

As the business grows, we have formed strong relationships with the cafes in Nelson that support us. Last year we launched our new fresh-pressed and local juice range 'Bottled by the Sun' and were amazed at how many Nelson cafes got behind this initiative.

There is so much to be gained from collaboration.

What has been your greatest setback?

We have setbacks daily, from suppliers halting production, to missing pallets in Australia. We try to approach each setback with a growth mindset.

Most of the time this is considering how we can turn the setback into an opportunity. Other times it's about picking up the pieces and moving on.

How do you work with other local business to grow your product outside of New Zealand?

We have a close relationship with Pic’s Peanut Butter and Proper Crisps. We share a distributor in Singapore and share shipping containers to get our product there.

What do the next 12 months have in store for the Chia Sisters?

We would like to continue to grow in the Nelson region by supplying the best tasting, most sustainable juice in town. As we grow throughout New Zealand and the world, we will carry the story of Nelson with us.

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GLOBAL DOMINATION… FROM NELSON Shuttlerock is the Nelson company that most Nelsonians haven’t heard of. But it’s making huge waves with the world’s largest social media company. Andrew Board catches up with Shuttlerock founder Jonny Hendrikson in his newly renovated global headquarters on Bridge St.

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ou know those slick videos you see on Facebook? The ones that make you think just for a split-second ‘that’d be nice’.

Whether you viewed that in London, New York or Sydney there’s a good chance the company that created that video bases itself right here in Nelson.

Shuttlerock moved into the former Nelson Mail building in the city’s CBD last month, the latest step in its rapid growth that has also seen it open offices in New York, Berlin, Paris, Los Angeles, Singapore, Tokyo and Austin, Texas.

It’s on track to become a billion-dollar company and one of just a handful in the world that are one of Facebook’s “preferred marketing partners”.

Shuttlerock founder and CEO Jonny Hendrikson says although Nelson is home, his company has no clients here. In fact just three percent of its entire turnover comes from New Zealand companies.

the South, for Jonny it’s just another step towards his goal of being the world’s largest creative platform across all media proprieties.

who have relocated to the region.

These talented tech-savvy young people add a vibrancy to the city that civic leaders have long craved.

“In this space you can be yesterday’s news very quickly, I’m very aware of that, a lot can still go wrong.

So you have to remain humble and focused and don’t stop innovating.” - Jonny Hendrikson Jonny isn’t new to this entrepreneur stuff. He founded and then listed Valueclick Japan on the Tokyo stock exchange and relocated back in New Zealand.

In 2016 Shuttlerock won the company the Global Innovation Spotlight Awards, a worldwide tech competition which caught the eye of Facebook.

Since then the focus has been on growth, development and innovation.

The rest? AT&T, BMW, Coors Light, Chevrolet, Absolut Vodka, Nike, McDonalds, Adidas, Pinterest.

Yep, some of the world’s biggest brands.

While Jonny’s eyes are on global domination, what does the success of Shuttlerock mean for Nelson? For starters, employment.

So, while exciting for the region to have such an innovative and tech-focused company based in the heart of the Top of

Shuttlerock employs close to 30 staff at its Nelson office. They are a mix of locals – including NMIT graduates – and those

But it also brings a level of diversity to our business community. For decades Nelson’s economy has been based on seafood, forestry, horticulture and tourism. Adding a thriving tech-industry would be a huge bonus for the region.

Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce CEO Ali Boswijk says a diversified economy is essential to ensure resilience and encourage future growth.

“A vibrant tech sector is undoubtedly a desirable objective for the region with typically low environmental impact and high value employment.

The move of Shuttlerock into the CBD is a great demonstration of how globally connected we now are as a region and desirable as a place to live – a winning combination.”

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WHat MakES a

NelsoNiaN?

Nelson is diverse and so are its people. Charles anderson goes in search of what makes a Nelsonian in 2019.

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f you head down to Wakefield Quay where the view extends over Tasman Bay, across the Boulder Bank and onto the horizon, you will see the names of hundreds of people who came to the region on the first ships from Britain. Among the families are Parfitts, Richardsons and Ricketts who all arrived here aboard the Bolton, the Brougham and the Whitby. When they arrived, they weren’t yet Nelsonians but over time, some of them indeed became so.

At one time, it was thought this was the only true way to be considered a Nelsonian – by having your ancestors’ names etched on this piece of stone and then staying. But this definition not only denies those who were already here when the first ships came, but it also seems locked in time.

Since those early days of European settlement, Nelson has changed and so has its people. It has gotten bigger, more diverse and, in many ways, more

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welcoming. Everyone has different goes is becoming less relevant. Being a Nelsonian in 2019 is more about the reason you plant your roots here.

Take Paul Hampton. He was born and raised in the region, left for teachers’ college in Wellington when he was 18, came back at 22 and then never left. He taught in Nelson for years before starting up Victory Boxing as a way to engage the community in positive change.

“I stayed because I love it here. I have family here, but I also really enjoy the pace and the energy of the place. But it’s only when you go away and come back that you really appreciate it. It’s harder to appreciate what you have when you are amongst it.”

Over the years he has seen Nelson become more diverse, particularly with the growing refugee community.

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Tha Ceu Hlawnching, Ngun Sui cer Hlawnching and Ether Bawi Hnem Par Hlawnching at their New Zealand citizenship ceremony with Mayor Rachel Reese.

“I think that’s wonderful. Diversity is good for everybody.”

But he has also seen the quality of the people here. Paul says to set something like Victory Boxing up in a bigger city would be very difficult.

“The support we have had here from really great quality people has been something that has stood out. We have all these genuine people with heart.”

He says the Nelson Market embodies something of the local spirit – different people from different backgrounds all working on their thing and giving it a go with a lot of heart.

“So, when I think of what makes a Nelsonian, I think of someone who is really good quality, great at what they do, embracing diversity and giving it a go as well as offering their support to others.

That way it brings everybody up.”

Paul Hampton says he’s blown away by the quality and heart of Nelsonians.

Emma Munro moved to Nelson last year after leaving Auckland behind.

ChArles ANdersoN

Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese has been responsible for welcoming newer arrivals to the city and New Zealand whenever a citizenship ceremony is held. She sees all manner of people who have come to call Nelson home.

When she thinks of a Nelsonian, she sees it as loving this place you proudly call home.

“If New Zealand isn’t your original home, you now enrich it by sharing the culture of your birth country.”

She says Nelsonians care deeply about the environment they live in and the people in their community.

“And of course, you’re always proud to share our region with visitors and want to help them experience it as if they were a local.”

Rachel says everyday Nelsonians enjoy meeting creative spirits and innovative thinkers – “and of course a few quirky characters”.

“In the evening as you watch the sun go down, you’ll be reminded how lucky we are to live in this little corner of paradise, and you’ll look forward to making the most of every day here.”

Which is part of the reason Emma Munro arrived here last year.

She was born and bred in Auckland and then moved to London where she met her future husband. They both returned to New Zealand and initially went back to Auckland. It’s what they had always known. But they weren’t in love with it. They did, however, fall in love with Nelson on a visit here in 2016.

“It was just an amazing place with amazing people. It was like: ‘This is crazy how awesome this place is’”.

But they feared the move, more so than they had moving to London. For some reason shifting to the South Island was more nerve-wracking.

However, late last year they decided it was time. Emma applied for a job with CPW Engineers and headed on down.

She has heard of locals talk of how many generations their Nelson ancestry goes back. But she just threw herself into Nelson life.

“It’s always hard when you don’t have friends and family but me and my husband don’t really say no.”

So, now they are learning te reo Maori, Emma is playing football with Tahuna FC and her husband is playing hockey and volleyball. “We just got involved.”

Now they are here they think it will be for more than just a stint. This could be the start of a beautiful friendship.

“Everyone is really friendly and approachable. It has a really nice atmosphere and community. I love the fact you can go somewhere and feel that. Like the Saturday Market – everyone is willing to talk to you.

It’s really nice.”

They may well start looking for a home. “But we are not in a rush. We are just here to settle in.”

If that plaque down at Wakefield Quay was ever evolving, the names on it in 2019 would not look so British.

They would reflect a different place – one with names from Myanmar, from Europe, from South America and, yes, even from Auckland.

The names would be from every corner of the world and all those names would have stories behind them – why they came here and why they stayed. No doubt those stories would all reveal people with heart, with quality, all striving to enrich a place they now call home.

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Stella lifts her game

Nelson’s Stella Hampton will be competing for weightlifting glory in the Junior Worlds in Fiji next month. Nelson Mag catches up with her before she leaves. coach, Simon Kent, is a qualified mental coach. Another obstacle, especially since moving to Auckland, has been the battle of working full-time along with training twice daily. I am still trying to get the balance right.

Why weightlifting?

Olympic weightlifting is a super rewarding sport to be involved in, and something a little bit different from the norm. Its popularity is continuously growing, particularly among females.

I really like that it is easy to track results and progress - the numbers get higher when you’re getting better - and I enjoy being part of the positive competition and gym environments.

What goes through your mind when lifting?

When competing, I try to clear my mind as much as possible and trust that I’ve put in the work to perform well.

When I overthink, I tend to complicate things, but generally I have one or two technique cues that I keep in mind to focus on during a lift. This helps me to block out everything else.

Who is your inspiration?

Jason Hylkema, my personal trainer at Tasman Performance, introduced me to the sport. His desire to see me succeed has been instrumental in getting me to where I am today. Now that I’ve moved to Auckland to invest myself full-time into my sport, I draw a lot of inspiration from members of my club who I train with daily. Their commitment to success motivates me to work really hard to achieve my goals and be better than I was yesterday. Outside of my bubble, an athlete I really look up to is Kuo Hsing-chun from Taipei because of how she performs so humbly and gracefully, plus she is also currently one of the best female lifters in the world.

Biggest accomplishments?

A few accomplishments that stand out above the rest are my selection to represent New Zealand at the 2016 and 2017 Youth World Champs in

Malaysia and Thailand, and my selection as a New Zealand Ambassador for the Kurashiki, Japan training camp last year, which was held in preparation for the 2020 Olympics. Being able to compete abroad as a proud Kiwi is such an honour.

Biggest obstacle you’ve had to overcome?

For me, my mental toughness and confidence to perform well on the platform have been constant obstacles.

My body and physical abilities have been where they need to be, but my mental strength sometimes lets me down. This is something that I am constantly working on to improve, and I am very lucky in the fact that my

What keeps you motivated?

I always need to have my next step planned so there is something to be working towards - such as a competition or a number to chase. This helps keep me motivated so I don’t feel like all of my hard work in the gym is for nothing.

It also provides heaps of little wins throughout the year as I like to keep my goals achievable and buildable.

What’s your ultimate goal?

I have already achieved more that I would ever have thought possible, but now my next focus is being selected to represent New Zealand in the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games and I’d love to represent New Zealand at the Olympics one day.

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They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend and that may well be the case, but bags are like family, by your side day in, day out.

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Conversely, super slouchy is still a huggable shape in soft-leather.

Tiny quirky bags will be seen hanging off, and even on, wrists – along with little purses with cross body straps. The good news is, it’s cool to carry more than one handbag, as room is always an issue. Belt bags and swanky bum bags are still hands-free heaven for multitasking lives. silver leather and foil material is a futuristic meets 60s retro vibe. While on the other end of the shiny spectrum, creatively crocheted bags and totes make earthly boho beauties. The latest purses with clasps, evoke fond yesteryear memories while single centre straps are a new thing.

Logos will be brandish and bold for the label loving.

Wildly geometric and asymmetric angles - and clever ball shapes – are upstaging each other in the fashion world, just to challenge the classic silhouette. some designers have included purse-version lanyards to carry travel docs around your neck and the credit card when hitting the dance floor. While others have created mini duffle bags as cute cylindrical carryalls.

Whatever style you go with, a much-loved hand bag is a reflection of personality.

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MediaWorks General Manager Phillipa Pattison Describe each piece you are wearing and where it’s from.

Susan Gargiulo for styling my hair today.

PhiliPPa: My dress is from Palm Boutique (Kate Sylvester). The shoes are from Taylor’s We Love Shoes and the bangle is a Jens Hansen Heirloom bangle. The necklace is from Spain. I was travelling up an escalator with my partner Pete when I spotted it about three floors down, shining out at me from a shop window. I spent half an hour trying to find the shop through the maze of escalators. The necklace was ridiculously expensive, but I loved it, and Pete encouraged me to buy it.

It reminds me of our fantastic holiday whenever I wear it.

What is your style?

PhiliPPa: I’d say classic.

What are you dressed for today?

Gina: I had to ask some friends this.

Consensus was: chic with a good dose of casual street style – always stylish and glamorous, and a permanently beautifully applied lippy. They were very kind.

PhiliPPa: Work - as General Manager at MediaWorks Radio, Digital & TV

What is most of your wardrobe made up of?

PhiliPPa: Corporate and casual.

Dresses, trousers, suits and colour.

Gina: This grey wool vest is from New

Zealand designers Wanoa Four and bought from Shine. It was an absolute bargain at $100. I always get comments when I wear it. The cerise silk dress is from Shine, as are the boots. My ring and bracelet are from Country Road.

And the silver/garnet ring I purchased at Art Expo Nelson from a Waiheke Island jeweller exhibiting. Thanks also must go to my friend and hairdresser

bought an amazing junglethemed one from Country Road and I love it!

Gina: Definitely feminine dresses and high heels. I was a tomboy in my youth so I’m making up for that now!

What are you loving at the moment?

PhiliPPa: I’m loving dresses - they are

so easy. At the weekend, I’m loving my jeans.

Gina: I am loving the vibrancy and

boldness of colours and patterns available. Dresses are floaty and romantic. I’m also loving jumpsuits; I

Gina: Work! I’m an Executive Assistant at Nelson City Council and the style queen Jenny Tyne works there also - she always provides inspiration to dress up!

Where do you buy most of your clothes from?

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What is your approach to shopping?

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PhiliPPa: I turn up and buy. Not impulse but when needed. I go straight to Jan at Taylors or pop into Palm and I let them shop for me. I’ll generally buy three or four things at one time and then not go back for three to six months.

Gina: I used to be an absolute impulse buyer but now I choose carefully and wisely and get key pieces, and as I’ve got older I have taken wise counsel from my 14-yearold daughter and friends on what looks good and what doesn’t – it really pays to listen!

What is your all-time favourite purchase?

PhiliPPa: My fox fur - I inherited it from my grandmother. It’s 50 years old and in phenomenal condition. I know it’s very uncool, but I love its history.

Gina: My ripped jeans from Decjuba

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What wardrobe item should everyone invest in?

PhiliPPa: My Glerup slippers I have - I LOVE them. Everyone should have a pair.

Gina: A black blazer and/or black leather jacket – I wear both of these items often.It’s a tailored black blazer bought from a NoaNoa pop up store in Wellington and a black H&M jacket from Trade Me.

Do you have a style rule you always obey?

PhiliPPa: Simple chic classic.

Gina: Whatever you wear, wear it with confidence and people will always think you look amazing, no matter what the fashion. “Be classy and fabulous.”

Finish this sentence: You would never catch me wearing . . .

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A humbling holidAy Helen Thornborrow was looking for a different kind of holiday when she visited Zimbabwe earlier this year.

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n the second day of Helen Thornborrow’s holiday she woke up, pulled on her boots and helped bury an endangered black rhino that was still-born. “We were all devastated. The mother was trying to push it around a bit to begin with, then went into the park when she realised it had died.”

Helen’s holiday wasn’t your average relaxing getaway. It was the Imire Wildlife Conservation Park in Zimbabwe where guests help look after the animals, spend time with the local community and generally do what they can to help. Helen says while it was her first holiday of this type, it wasn’t her first time to Africa. “I had been there on holiday in 2017. I’d always wanted to visit because my Dad’s family lived there for 13 years but this time I wanted to go back and do something a little bit different.” So she did.

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each day had its own highlights and brought a new experience. Helen and the other volunteers would help handle elephants and rhinos by checking on them, cleaning up their poo and fixing their beds. She says having a male black rhino fall asleep while you rubbed his face was another highlight. “It was pretty amazing,” she says. “I had to pinch myself sometimes.”

Imire is world renowned for its successful black rhino breeding programme. Based in the north east of Zimbabwe, the family owned park was established in 1972 and welcomes visitors to its volunteer programme throughout the year.

Helen says it was an eye-opener. “The handlers of the animals are the local Shona people and they have so much to tell you about the animals, but they are also very proud to show you how they live, and teach you about their culture. We also fixed fences and they taught us how to plough fields – which I was terrible at as the paddocks are so dry. I was laughed at. There was a lot of laughter, and tears, and laughter tears” She says spending time with the community was one of those “happysad” moments.

“We took some underwear, clothes and toys donated by the volunteers to the village and sat with a women’s support group who make sanitary packs for local girls who tend to drop out of school when they get their period. Visiting the village was definitely a moment

when I shed a tear. “We complain about the stupidest things. It was a huge eye opener for me. These people are so happy and they have what most would perceive as nothing.”

But it was that rhino birth on the second day that had the most impact on Helen.

“At the start of the trip [hosts] Vera and Sam said they had some exciting news, and that in two days they were expecting a baby black rhino to be born. Black rhinos are critically endangered, there are just over 5000 left and the mothers are pregnant for about 15 to 17 months, so it’s a really big deal. It was heartbreaking to see what had happened.”

Despite the still-birth, Helen says she loved her time at the park and it was the best thing she has ever done. “I learned that I can do something like that on my own and it’s not that scary – I would do it again tomorrow.”

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THE NEW ZEALAND DANCE COMPANY ‘KISS THE SKY’ NATIONAL TOUR NZDC forges its stellar reputation for powerful contemporary dance with its first national tour of Kiss The Sky, “a diverse magical experience” that “grabs your attention from start to finish.”

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SHOWQUEST A new performing arts competition for schools and students years 1-13. Produced

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An entirely social afternoon connecting with other mums.

For mums who are pregnant or who have a child three years old or under.

Trafalgar Centre, Nelson, 7pm

The Granary, Founders Park, Nelson, 12 PM

25 May K2M From the famous Kaiteriteri Beach to the idyllic Mapua Estuary you can run, walk or cycle this event on the Great Taste Trail.

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The event offers families the chance to have fun on Mother’s Day, get active together and support the Heart Foundation along the way.

Internationally renowned dance company, Black Grace, shares a mix of iconic favourites and brand new works. Get along and celebrate one of our country’s most exciting exports!

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Motueka Memorial Hall, 7:30pm

31 May3 June CEOL ANEAS IRISH MUSIC FESTIVAL New Zealand’s premiere Irish music event, Ceol Aneas is one of Australasia’s major Irish music gatherings, attracting musicians and traditional Irish music lovers from around New Zealand and overseas.

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Dame Suzie Moncrieff has the WOW factor Taking the event from under a marquee in rural Nelson to a magnificent global stage show, Dame Suzie Moncrieff has overseen massive transformation of the World of WearableArt Awards Show. But one of our region’s favourite daughters is still proud to call Nelson home.

What gave you the idea for the very first WearableArt show World of WearableArt back in 1987?

I was looking to promote an art gallery in rural Nelson when I heard about a wearable art exhibition in Auckland.

This sparked my imagination and I flew to Auckland to see it - only, to my disappointment, to find a rack of silk painted dresses on hangers. It wasn’t the idea I had in my mind of what wearable art could be. However, this visit sparked my passion and the concept of taking art off the wall and putting it on to the moving body was ignited.

What was the very first show like?

The first event in 1987 was held at the William Higgins Gallery, a restored historic pioneer cobb cottage. It was to be held on the veranda and in the gardens, but that day we had one of the worst rainstorms in years. We had to hurriedly erect a marquee and attach it to the gallery using tarpaulins borrowed

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from local farmers. We hung a few coloured lights, played the music on a borrowed stereo, and wowed a curious audience of around 200 people who braved the weather.

What were some of the biggest obstacles you had to overcome in those earlier days?

The issue in the early days was getting people to understand the concept of World of WearableArt – they didn’t understand that I was talking about art for the body. The concept was so unique, it didn’t have a reference point. It took a few years before every entry was, in my mind, wearable art.

The show eventually outgrew Nelson and moved to Wellington in 2005. Was this a hard decision?

The decision to shift the World of WearableArt Awards show to the capital was far from an easy one. The decision

wasn’t made lightly but it had to be made to ensure the show’s sustainability.

My dream has always been for the show and the competition to be celebrated on a world stage and Wellington has enabled this to happen. Our first show there was to an audience of just over 28,000 and last year - for our 30th anniversary show - we performed to an audience of just over 60,000. We’re now truly an international stage with designers from all around the world inspired to enter.

I’m also very proud that World of WearableArt’s headquarters are - 15 years on - still in Nelson at the World of WearableArt and Classic Cars Museum.

The majority of our permanent staff are based here and this is where we showcase each year’s garments.

The World of WearableArt Awards Show now attracts over 60,000 people over a three-week period each year.

How have you managed the growth

of the awards?

The key to WOW’s growth is in having a passionate, committed team of people who work year-round to ensure we put on a world-class show that is the best wearable art competition in the world.

When you sit back and enjoy the show what are you most proud of?

Designers enter from all different creative backgrounds and the competition attracts entries from over 40 countries each year. Designers don’t necessarily have to have a traditional creative background. Anyone over 18 can enter. We have created a platform where designers such as Rinaldy Yunardi, who has designed for the likes of Katy Perry, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj, sit alongside first-time entrants who do not have a traditional creative background but have an extraordinary idea and the ability to execute it beautifully. One of the most special days for me each year is the World of WearableArt Designers Day where finalist designers from that year’s competition experience a full-day days programme together. Seeing the creative community come together for that year’s competition is always a moment of inspiration and pride for me.

Nelson designers continue to be successful in still have a big influence on the competition. show. Who are some of your favourite designers from this region?

There are many amazing World of WearableArt designers based in Nelson – in fact too many to list! We’ve had many winners of the Supreme WOW Award from the Nelson region, most recently Gillian Saunders who created Supernova in 2016 and Peter Wakeman with Diva’s Dreamscape in 2015. I’ve always been inspired by the work of the late Claire Prebble who is our youngest

Dame Suzie Moncrieff with garment In the Op, Ling Lai Kit Ling, Hong Kong Design Institute, Hong Kong, China

ever Supreme WOW Award Winner when she ccreated EOS in 2004 (the last show in Nelson). and Then the first Supreme WOW Award Winner in Wellington was Mike Ward, with The Emperor’s Entourage.

How did you feel becoming a Dame in 2011?

My journey with World of WearableArt hasn’t been about personal accolades – it’s been about being part of something that is bigger than me. So while I was honoured and proud of the achievement, I consider it an accolade for all of those that have been involved in the journey with me.

What’s the future for WOW? For it to continue to be the pinnacle competition for wearable art in the world.

Nelson designer Gillian Saunders accepting her award onstage with Dame Suzie Moncrieff, for her garment Supernova at the 2016 World of WearableArt Awards Show.

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When ex-cyclone Fehi ravaged Nelson coastlines in February last year, news outlets described beachfront properties as “battered and shattered”.

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uby Bay property owner Roger olds and wife Christine, who have lived on Stafford Drive for more than eight years, were badly affected by the disaster. Waves leapt over the seawall and smashed straight into their home, leaving debris strewn across the front yard and water flooding into their home.

“I started lifting things out, but then it became a torrent,” Roger says. He was

at home the day the storm hit and says they weren’t expecting such a dramatic weather event. the top part of the house was under about 300 millimetres and the water was up to street level.

“It had gone through our garage at 1.4 metres deep and all our carpet needed replacing and the floors had to be sanded.” Roger says a tank under the deck had lifted, some piles had to be replaced and there was extensive damage to the exterior of the house.

“I started lifting things out, but then it became a torrent.”

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With decades of building experience behind him, Doug Gale and his wife, Kylie, officially set up Atlas Building Services in 2016. “We pride ourselves in being a comprehensive building company in that we provide any and all building and decorating requirements, from conception to completion and we are also involved with insurance companies, completing reinstatement work such as the work we’ve been doing in Ruby Bay following cyclones Fehi and Gita.”

Doug says there’s a big variation in the type of work Atlas Building Services does. “With reinstatement work, at times we are getting involved when people are at their lowest, and it can be an absolutely devastating experience, especially when (like the most recent situations in Nelson), a flash flood or large fire occurs; people have basically lost everything, so we need to make our

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IAG was the insurer for the olds’ property and an adjacent, older-style weatherboard home, and with Atlas Building Services being IAG-approved Builders, they were appointed to reinstate both properties, along with 13 other significantly damaged homes in Ruby Bay after the cyclones. the task of reinstating 192 Stafford Drive, Ruby Bay was a considerable one, being very high spec; a beautiful splitlevel cedar-clad home with colour-steel cladding and extensive decks. “even the original scope of works from IAG was lengthy because the water had gone through the top part of the house, through the main living areas and bathrooms and down into the offices and laundry, destroying everything including wall linings and cabinetry.” the team faced numerous other challenges, such as ensuring the hardwood floors had dried out

“The Olds were understandably very upset when the flood came through, but despite the pressures of the horrendous ordeal they were facing, the couple were more than accommodating and lovely to deal with throughout the whole process.” -Doug Gale properly before they sanded it. “there was also a huge concrete water tank that was floating because it was empty and had pushed one of the outside walls upwards. that was a very labour intensive job - sediment got underneath which set it high, so we had to bed it back down to the correct height.”

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Over the years, Atlas Building Services has been changing as a company, recently forming a collaboration with an architect to offer design and build packages, allowing them work with clients from concept drawings through to fully project-managed and priced builds, renovations and any other building requirements. So together with Atlas Decorating Services, who provide all interior and exterior decorating services, Atlas Building Services have all of your building needs covered from their new premises at 83 Haven Road.

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The massive glaciers that tore the landscape apart 15,000 years ago left 14 fascinating fiords, the northernmost being the famous Milford Sound, with its narrow valley and steep cliffs, and the southernmost being Dusky Sound, and Chalky and Preservation Inlets.

Our drive from teanau to Milford Sound provided the most spectacular scenery. entering the Fiordland National Park, the forest changes into very thick beech trees and the further into the park we go, the more the trees are thickly covered into moss and lichen. recent rainfall meant that all the mountain faces were covered in cascading waterfalls. aboard our Milford Sound Scenic Cruise we meander our way along close to the water’s edge, up close and personal to all the waterfalls, plant life and a few yellow eyed penguins along the way. We followed the full length of Milford Sound, out to the

tasman sea, and back along hugging the coastline to the other side of the Sound.

Driving back to te anau provided numerous photo opportunities. the short walk to visit the Chasm took us amongst tall trees covered in moss and lichen, listening to the roar of the water through the chasm. at the Mirror lakes, as the name suggests, the water behaves like a mirror to the adjacent mountains. eglingtonview is a flat, relatively bare area, with wonderful views of the mountains in snow and the valley in the distance.

Doubtful Sound is a longer day trip.

Starting on lake Manapouri we travel out to West arm before moving onto land and across the forest lands of Wilmot Pass. reaching the other side of the pass we board our boat to explore the beautiful Doubtful Sound, right out

to a NZ fur seal colony where we were fortunate enough to see more yellow eyed penguins. along the way we called into Crooked arm, a lovely sheltered bay covered in rain forest, where all was peaceful and silent – except for the bird songs, truly nature at its best.

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If you wish for something more luxurious and the ability to well and truly soak up this special place, visit our friends at Fiordland Discovery. they offer exclusive 7-day cruises covering this untouched southernmost section of the fiords. the beauty of a cruise on the Fiordland Jewel is that you can take it at your own pace, either enjoy the scenery around you onboard their luxury nine-cabin boat, or get out and about and explore the area. On most days there will be the opportunity to head to shore, with the chance to stretch your legs and experience the Fiordland wilderness for yourself.

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Living in the country and going vegan a ‘magic’ decision

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Words By Joya Devine

or Katrin Millener, shifting with her family to a lifestyle block in Belgrove hasn’t just been about a change in location – it has changed her whole outlook on life.

“After moving from Germany to england and then to New Zealand, we are now sharing 10 acres with two cats, one dog, four hens, one rooster, two kune kunes and four horses,” Katrin says. “since coming here, i’ve made a connection; although i haven’t been vegan for very long, i’ve learned that not only does a plant-based lifestyle save the lives of innocent animals, it’s also beneficial for our health and the environment.”

Katrin is now completely committed to an organic plant-based lifestyle, so when Magic Garden became available it seemed like a natural progression to buy the business. she says it feels really good to do something she truly believes in. “Because my background was in marketing, i saw the Magic Garden’s brand and just loved it – it looks gorgeous and it’s all handmade.”

Working from home suits Katrin and her new business venture perfectly. the Milleners’ delightful, character home is set amongst lush green paddocks where their animals roam freely.

“i love it here; the gorgeous outlook, the peace and quiet. essentially, i bought the business to provide a healthy alternative to chips and other snack foods. in keeping with my passion, all my products are raw, vegan and organic made with only whole unrefined ingredients.” to keep the food’s integrity, it isn’t cooked or baked, but is dehydrated at less than 46˚C; this preserves living enzymes and vital nutrients and creates naturally concentrated, flavoursome food with a light, crunchy texture. A few of the products are: kiwi bites, which are crunchy clusters of kiwifruit covered in coconut, chia and flaxseeds; handmade

kale with a hint of cashew nuts, yeast and sea salt; and spicy, sweet masala apples. these are all available locally at places like Golden Bay organics, organic Foods Nelson and Fresh Choice Richmond. “it’s quite a labour-intensive business,” says Katrin. “We try to source everything locally where possible, the dehydrating takes around 24 hours. We get online orders coming in and there’s lots of packaging to do – our children, yasmin (18 yrs) and Jake (16 yrs) often help out stamping on the Magic Garden brand.”

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

recipe

ServeS 4 4 snapper fillets, roughly 180g per person

Pan fried snaPPer with sumac labneh & a graPe and olive salsa For the labneh

For the salsa

to cook

2 cups unsweetened Greek yoghurt 2 teaspoons ground sumac

1 cup red seedless grapes, halved 1/2 cup pitted green olives, halved 2 tablespoons capers, chopped 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced 1/2 red chilli, seeds removed and finely chopped Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Heat a large pan with a little oil, place the snapper fillets in, presentation side down. cook for three minutes, until golden. Flip over, add the salsa and a few knobs of butter. cook for another two minutes, until the fish is done and the salsa is warmed.

Juice half a lemon Hang the yoghurt by placing a sieve lined with cheesecloth over a bowl, put the yoghurt onto the cheesecloth and leave in the fridge for at least four hours, preferably overnight.

Once the whey has separated, place the curd into a bowl and mix in the remaining ingredients. Season with sea salt.

Keep to the side, ready for serving.

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and season with fresh cracked pepper.

to serve

Split the labneh over four plates, spreading it out with the spoon. place a piece of snapper on top of each, then spoon over the salsa.

Serve with a wedge of lemon.

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ay is the month that completes the transition from the mild days of autumn to the cold of winter. The stunning colours of autumn are starting to fade as we move in to the heart of winter. Many plants relish this change of season. Luckily the bugs don’t.

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Refresh your pots with winter flowering annuals;

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Lift summer flowering bulbs and store them;

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Collect fallen autumn leaves and compost them.

Lawn Feed lawns for autumn if you haven’t already; it will boost growth and suppress weed growth.

New seed can be sown this month.

Fix any dips, hollows and bare patches and sow with grass seed where necessary.

Rake leaves off lawn to stop them composting on the grass.

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Sow green crops of lupin and mustard in any spaces you are leaving empty for digging into the soil for green manure.

Re-plant your pots as necessary with winter annuals and add new fertiliser for the season.

Refresh soil for crops by adding new compost and sheep pellets.

Sow seeds: alyssum, calendula, cineraria, cornflower, lobelia, lupin, nemesia, stock. Transplant to the garden as the weather warms and when they are showing at least two sets of true leaves.

Sow seeds: spinach, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, brussels sprouts, lettuce, onions, and peas. Transplant to the garden as the weather warms and when they are showing at least two sets of true leaves.

Cut back herbs as they become straggly and leggy. Divide if necessary.

Plant garlic and shallots bulbs. Give them plenty of winter sun.

Tidy up old strawberry beds and prepare for new plants.

Check your citrus trees as they will be heavy with fruit. Remove fruit and shorten any that are bending under the weight. Better to lose a few fruit than the whole branch.

Pruning fruit trees can begin once the leaves have fallen.

Grape vines can be pruned once all the leaves have fallen.

Watch out for early frosts.

Protect seedlings from slugs and snails.

Citrus prefers shelter and warmth, out of the frost zone. Try to grow new trees near existing trees on your property.

Plant seedlings: calendula, cineraria, nemesia, pansies, polyanthus, poppies, primula, snapdragon, stock, viola and wallflower.

Sweet peas can still be planted just make sure they get plenty of winter sun. Tie them to the support as they grow.

Plant lily bulbs in a warm sheltered position. They can be left in place for a few years.

Lift dahlia tubers and gladioli corms, remove any soil and store in a dry place.

Trim back perennials. Divide and replant straight away.

Plan for roses to plant this winter.

Prepare the soil by adding plenty of compost.

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Sleep matterS Sleep and wellbeing go hand in hand, so we shouldn’t be tempted to scrimp on it.

Words by Joanna Davis

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t a time when busyness is considered almost a badge of honour, it can be tempting to sacrifice sleep. But how much is just not enough?

General sleep hyGiene:

Dr alex Bartle, medical director of Sleep Well Clinic, says less than six hours “is a bit of a watershed”. a century ago, eight to nine hours was standard. “even in the 50s and 60s, when the importance of sleep was beginning to be recognised, eight hours was common,” he says.

limit caffeine and alcohol. alcohol is a sedative but as it breaks down in the body, it can cause wakefulness.

these days, seven hours suffices for most people.

Sleep is critical for cognitive functioning, which includes memory consolidation, speed of thinking, decision-making and concentration.

Consistent poor sleep, either quality or quantity, is associated with increased risk of heart attacks, stroke, diabetes, cancer and alzheimer’s. the alzheimer’s connection has shown up in research in the past few years, and the mechanism appears to be impaired drainage of the glymphatic system in the brain - a kind of waste removal system. alex says people with very young children and those who work shifts will very likely suffer poor sleep. “If you’re up at 4am to milk the cows, if you drive a truck, if you work in

hospitality until 1am, you’re not going to get enough sleep,” he says. everyone else should be able to manage.

Signs of inadequate sleep are clear: waking feeling unrefreshed, early evening sleepiness (“nodding off in front of tV”), grumpiness. alex says snoring is a major sign of sleep apnoea; people can stop breathing as many as 100 times a night without being aware of it.

Snorers - and anyone else suffering insomnia, night-waking or other sleep problems - can benefit from investigation and treatment plans such as those provided by the Sleep Well Clinics.

If you are affected by them, avoid electronic media before bed. the blue light and stimulation of phones and computer or tV screens prevent many people from sleeping. allow “sleep pressure” to build. Go to bed when you’re actually tired, rather then trying to get an early night if you’re not tired.

Get outside during the day, for both the physical activity and sunlight exposure.

How can you help people enjoy a more satisfying sex life?

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Some people have a clear idea of what they want, while others like to get advice.

I like to think I am a good judge of people, if they want to talk, that’s great. If not, I’ll give them space. ours is a caring, nonjudgemental environment. discretion is important, as is listening and figuring out what each person’s individual needs are.

It’s not always easy to talk with your family GP about any sexual health problems when you may be seeing him again next week for the kid’s vaccinations. Because of society’s reluctance to discuss sex openly, people experiencing any difficulties (eg. 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.

Be Adult Boutique How long have you owned Be Adult Boutique?

I’ve been here for nearly 14 years. When friends decided to sell, I thought it would be a good business to be involved in. I originally viewed it as just another field of retail. Little did I know how many wonderful people I would meet, and how many I would be able to help achieve a healthy personal life.

Why do you think people view stores like yours as being ‘taboo’?

It’s interesting, many cultures view sexuality as something to be celebrated and honoured. You can see evidence of this in ancient statues and drawings. Yet, somewhere along the line we have learned that it is something ‘not to be talked about’.

That attitude has become so ingrained in our nature, people are reluctant to be open about sexuality, and it is something we are shy, and sometimes even ashamed to talk about openly. Let’s be frank about it; without sex, none of us would be here.

It’s a natural and necessary activity, so why shouldn’t we make sure we enjoy it as much as we can?

What advice do you have for people considering visiting the store?

Do you have a ‘typical’ customer, or are they a varied mix of people from the community?

It’s funny, there is a definite idea of what people ‘think’ my typical customer would be. But they are just ordinary people. They come from all socio-economic backgrounds, all ages, both male and female. There is no ‘typical’ customer - just everyday people.

It’s important to realise that sexuality needs to be nurtured, and a healthy sex life has a positive effect on people’s relationships. until you have a conversation, you may not even be aware of what you want. don’t be shy, call in and say Hi. If you still aren’t comfortable calling in to the store, you can still buy from us online, and I’m happy to talk with you over the phone to advise on the best options.

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