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When I started my career in Real Estate in 2008, I was a one-man band, Paddy was finishing his Master’s Degree in Industrial Chemistry, the market was at a huge downward spiral and everyone thought it was the wrong time to get into real estate. Today we are the King Team and we have grown with the industry in so many ways. When I started, we had a little office camera and we had to take our own property photos. Hilarious! Today there is an expert for every step of the listing and selling process which makes the industry more complex (and exciting) than ever before. Tara is a licensed agent working as full time PA support to Pat. We just cannot operate without Tara’s incredible attention to every detail. We have been looking for the next team member for ages when Ashlea came along. Ash has this beautiful way about her, she’s focused, she never gives up and she sees the bright side of life. We were over the moon when she said yes to joining our team. We are all so different, working to our own strengths and keeping each other

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Founders Rachelle & Christopher Duffy Creative director Christopher Duffy Editor Sarah Nicholson sarah@ourplacemagazine.co.nz Design & art direction Stephen Kirkby steve@ourplacemagazine.co.nz Marketing & social media Ashlee Campbell ashlee@ourplacemagazine.co.nz Contributors Sam Cummins, Elizabeth Cafe & Larder, Ryan Glover, Jan Goldie, Nickie-Jean Hunia, Megan Raynor, Laura Tuck Photographers Kapua Joy Bennett, ilk, Claire Mossong, James Oliver, Tim Shipton Advertising enquiries Rachelle Duffy 021 032 7873 rachelle@ourplacemagazine.co.nz Nicola Stewart 027 811 1592 nicola@ourplacemagazine.co.nz Pick up a copy from The Little Big Markets on the first and third Saturdays of every month, plus at selected cafes, restaurants and shops Want to receive monthly copies of Our Place for your business to distribute? Email ashlee@ourplacemagazine.co.nz Follow us

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To tell us about anything new and exciting happening in the area, email sarah@ourplacemagazine.co.nz Printed by Kale Print Cover & Contents Cover: Kapua Joy Bennett, Kapua with Moko, circa 1970. Contents: photograph by Claire Mossong, styling by Stephen Kirkby.

Dumped the contents of your pantry in the rubbish yet again due to evil weevils? We've all been there right? And we've also seen those intimidating pantries filled with neat glass jars (no half-open plastic bags of oats with moths flying out). Well, we reckon that pantry is attainable for mere mortals. With new places like The Source Bulk Foods, refilling and bulk buying is more accessible and even enjoyable! Aside from less wasteful packaging, refilling only what you need in glass jars means things are less likely to go past their use-by date and you save money by avoiding weevil infestations. If you haven't visited our great Bay stores (page 36), you'll be surprised at what they have on offer. We're honoured to be able to tell the story of photographer Kapua Joy Bennett this issue (26). She tells us about her life and the decades she spent capturing MÄ ori on film â€” from activists at land protests in the 1970s to kuia at home in the 1990s. Her Matariki exhibitions are the public's first chance to see her work. And don't go into winter hibernation just yet! Check out all the events at Our Place Tauranga (18), the Matariki events roundup (33), plus our usual events calendar at the back. See you out there! The Our Place team 9

Contents 9

Welcome

Whatâ€™s Up

Our Place Tauranga

Restaurant Guide

Behind the Lens

The photography of Kapua Joy Bennett

Seeing Stars Matariki events

Bags Not

Shopping with less waste

Fine Print

Local Screenprinters Plastisol Beach

Hamburger Hill Book excerpt

The Review

Circle of Life

Kombucha

By Sam Cummins

Cauli, Lentils & Tahini

Things to Love

Events Guide

What’s Up

Head for the Hills The Papamoa Hills Night Walk is a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Support Services Tauranga Trust. Both nights have four waves leaving at 30-minute intervals:

14 June from 6pm, and 15 June from 5.30pm (kids over 10 are welcome in the 5.30 wave). Have fun and enjoy the view! Book: eventspronto.co.nz

Bag of Tricks Tired of jamming your bag full to overflowing, then never being able to find anything? Salt Bags have just released the Bertha bag so you can fit in your lunch, makeup, drink bottle, endless paraphenalia for kids, gym gear… whatever! Bertha's made from 100 per cent cotton canvas with a box-shape base and a smaller inner pocket. In line with Salt Bags’ eco-friendly vibe, this bag is home compostable, worm friendly and has no toxic dyes. RRP $45. → Saltbags.nz @salt_bags

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The Italian Connection From the owners and chef of Clarence Bistro comes Alpino, a cosy little Italian joint with classic red and white checked tablecloths, good Italian wines, and a buzzy vibe. Dine with a group if you want to make the best of the shared menu that features highlights such as caprese salad, killer beef carpaccio, Tuscan fried chicken and eggplant parmigiana, with tiramisu, Duck Island ice cream and cheese among the finales. Plus a good pizza selection and a decent kids' menu. → 16 Pacific Ave, Mt Maunganui. Book: alpino.co.nz 13

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Heaven on Earth

When you pick up a JS Ceramics olive green mug and wrap your hands around it, you can’t help but imagine sipping a soothing Sunday morning cuppa. It’s one of the best sellers created by Jen and Tom Watt in their Te Puna studio. Being able to recreate colours and textures from nature is one of the exciting parts of the design process for Jen. Ultimately it’s experimental — ideas go into the kiln but she doesn’t know what the finished product will look like until it’s fired. The pink tones on their latest salad bowl were a happy accident. “It makes it magical, because you just don’t know!” says Jen. The handmade JS Ceramics range comes in two collections — there’s the artisan tableware, planters, oil burners and vases crafted in earthy tones for everyday use that’s for sale at OPT and online. Then there’s the Land & Sea collection of wall art, which draws people in with the vibrant colours and distinctly New Zealand symbolism (online sales only). The contemporary George & Co homeware brand, designed by JS Ceramics and made overseas, is also featured in store. Their shop in Our Place Tauranga is one of those places that has wall-to-wall covetable pieces — it’s the perfect place for gift buying but you’d rarely leave without a little something for yourself too. It’s heartwarming for Jen to experience her 14

handiwork adored by the many people that visit. “I see a lot of people finding meaning and joy in the product,” she says. When Our Place opened their doors, Jen and Tom knew they wanted to be part of a group of like-minded people who want to do good in the community and do business in a kind and innovative way, so they were one of the first brands on board. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 3pm. jsceramics.nz

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Warm the cockles with Japanese Quarter’s new, deliciously satisfying kitsune udon noodles. Served with agedashi tofu, they’re a great vegan option, or you can add buta kakuni (grilled pork belly).

It’s never too cold for ice cream, right?! Especially when East Coast Ice Cream is serving theirs with warm sugar doughnuts and apple compote! Or make like a cop and grab a plain doughnut and coffee.

Storm’s a Brewin’ The Dark n’ Stormy Ginger Cider from Mount Brewing Co has hit the big time, being awarded a Top 30 spot in the New World Beer and Cider Awards 2019. High Tide will be selling this winning number hot, spiked with spiced rum, as well as cold on tap.

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Groundswell Festival’s Lunch and Learn series at Our Place Tauranga will see local innovators share their insights. Sessions will be practical, fun and packed with value for businesses, students and anyone interested in creativity and innovation. Grab some lunch and join in! ‘Starting your innovation journey? Three things you need to uncover innovation opportunities’ — with Pip Loader When: Wednesday, 5 June, 1-1.45pm Pip Loader is an innovation un-earther and enabler, focusing on leadership and team development. “Innovation is more than just having new ideas that add value – that’s the easy part, that’s creativity. Innovation is about bringing those ideas to life. I believe everyone is capable of being more innovative,” she says. piploader.com ‘Empathy Research, what is it? And what is it good for? Absolutely everything!’ — with Peter McHannigan When: Wednesday, 19 June, 1-1.45pm Peter McHannigan is a Strategist & Service Designer at Cucumber. He is hands-on in strategic change projects, from initial recommendations to developing business cases, and planning the delivery of programs. cucumber.co.nz

Get Crafty Syd Workshops is the creative brainchild of Baillie Malbon. She holds regular workshops at Our Place Tauranga, covering everything from making pottery and flowers crowns to lipsticks and graffiti art (see overpage for her June classes). The reasonable fee covers all materials and equipment used to create the final product, which you get to take home. Baillie can organise kids’ and private adult workshops too. Class themes are listed on her site, but she’s open to new ideas. sydworkshops.com @sydworkshops 16

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Happening this Month Until Pluto Juice Bar & Deli Pop-Up 10/6. Fresh salads, a huge range of soups made daily, juices, smoothies, raw slices and more.

1–1.45pm. Pip Loader on ‘Starting your innovation journey? Three things you need to uncover innovation opportunities’. See page 16 for more details.

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Thurs Foodie Thursdays 11am–10pm. The deal: $11 for any Mount Brewing Co beer, cider or house wine from High Tide with your choice of either two fried chicken wings (Japanese Quarter), or five dumplings (Johney’s Dumpling House), or poutine fries (Southern Fries), or a pulled pork tortilla (Morepork BBQ).

Mount Brewing Co: Mr Jones Beer IPA Launch

Sonic Delusion Anything Goes Album Release Show 5.30–8.30pm. Free live music! 18

Stitch & Bitch: Embroidery Workshop 5.30–7.30pm. Plant-inspired embroidery workshop, $40 per person. Price includes one hoop and pattern each person. Learn different techniques of hand embroidery. You will go home with your beautiful creation, a needle and paper pattern. Syd Workshops booking details on the events page, @ourplacetauranga.

Every Thursday for June and July. 11am til sell out. Get in early for some of the best noods around!

12–6pm. Mr Jones New England IPA is launching and Tauranga will be the first to taste it. There’ll be live music and tastings.

Art & Design Sale 11–1pm. Toi Ohomai Bachelor of Creative Industries students will be selling their own excellent art and design products.

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Boomerang Bags Sewing Bee 5–8pm, Toi Ohomai Workshop. Help to make resuseable bags from recycled materials. Details, @ourplacetauranga.

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Toi Ohomai Bachelor of Creative Industries Students’ Art Installation Bachelor of Creative Industries students have been tasked with designing and curating a group multimedia and sound installation at the Toi Ohomai sponsored ‘Our Community Space’.

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Press the Bloom Workshop 5.30–7.30pm. Flower pressing workshop, $40 per person. Price includes one framed piece per person. This workshop will cover everything floral, including the process of drying flowers in both traditional and modern methods. Syd Workshops booking details on the events page, @ourplacetauranga.

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Groundswell Festival’s Lunch & Learn Series: Peter McHannigan 1–1.45pm. ‘Empathy Research, what is it? And what is it good for? Absolutely everything!’ with Peter McHannigan. Page 16 for details.

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Double Dragon Noodle Night Market 5–10pm. A new free monthly event for winter! The Our Place Tauranga food vendors and other excellent BOP street food vendors will bring you the best Asian food at this night noodle market. You can also kick back to live music and great beverages from High Tide bar.

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Crop Swap Tauranga 9–10am. Swap home produce.

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Live Music: The Butlers 7:30pm. Get in quick to get your tickets: theticketfairy.com

Let’s Get Wired: Earring Workshop 5.30–7.30pm. Wire earring making, $35 per person. Price includes two pairs of earrings each. Learn how to create different shapes using wire, such as wrapping, twisting and clamping. Syd Workshops booking details on the events page, @ourplacetauranga.

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Oscar & Otto Oscar restaurant & Otto eatery have just the thing, whatever the time or your mood. Dark and cosy or light and bright — the decor and menus contrast and complement. There’re great lunches, cabinet food, espresso and dinners, and fantastic snacks and wines. 51 The Strand, Tauranga 07 282 7879 oscar_and_otto_eatery

Bao & Bubbles Check out this Bamboo special: Treat yourself to a saucy bao and a cheeky flute of bubbles (or a beer) for only $15. Daily, from 12–6pm, it’s the ultimate entrée, after-work treat or midday pick me up. 2/217 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui 07 925 0301 eatatbamboo.co.nz eatbamboo bamboo_eatery

Fire Fire is open for brunch, lunch and dinner with a modern Kiwi bistro menu. Options include Wakanui steak, organic chicken, pizzas, burgers, handmade ravioli and a vegan menu too. The beautiful upstairs dining room can cater for groups up to 100. 113 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui 07 929 7011 fireatthemount.co.nz

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Clarke Road Kitchen Clarke Road Kitchen Eatery is the newest cafe to the Te Puna area, just at the top of Clarke Rd, off State Highway 2. It was set up by the owners of Juz Catering + Delicacy, and stylish Te Puna homewares and furniture shop, Sandali Home. Expect a delicious seasonal menu, along with fresh cabinet food and fabulous coffee. Plus, it’s licensed so diners can enjoy a drink too. Book a table today, bring the family (even the dog is welcome!). Clarke Road Village, 7 Clarke Rd, Te Puna 07 552 4405 clarkeroadkitchen info@clarkeroadkitchen.co.nz

Nando’s Nando’s serves flame-grilled, free-range PERi-PERi chicken that’s loved the world over. The butterflied chicken is marinated for more than 48 hours in PERi-PERi, then grilled to succulent perfection in your choice of basting. From Lemon & Herb to Extra Extra Hot, there’s a heat level for everyone. Pair their spicy (or not-so-spicy, if you prefer) chicken with a cold craft beer from Sawmill and you’ll be away laughing. Their new Tauranga casa is located in Bayfair’s new Dine precinct. Next time you’re in, check out the original art donning the walls from Nando’s hometown, South Africa. Bayfair Shopping Centre, Mt Maunganui @NZNandos 23

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Bamboo For the freshest Asian fusion in town, head to Bamboo in Mt Maunganui. You’ll get to experience cuisine inspired from Japan, China and Vietnam, including Tauranga’s best dumplings and bao — the menu has something for everyone. And whether it’s date night or you’re out with a group of friends, the beer and cocktail list makes Bamboo the perfect place to meet up and celebrate. 2/217 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui 07 925 0301 eatatbamboo.co.nz eatbamboo bamboo_eatery

Elizabeth Cafe & Larder Connie Richards and Henry & Ted’s George Gibson now own Elizabeth Cafe & Larder, and yes they’ve brought those scones, and Kokako coffee made with a new La Marzocco Strada. There’s an exciting new menu, lots of delicious cabinet options, and local gems such as Nomad juices and Roa Kombucha. There are 120 car parks around the back, it’s open seven days and available for private functions. 274 Cameron Rd, Tauranga 07 579 0950 elizabethcafeandlarder elizabethtauranga 24

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Behind the Lens Photographer Kapua Joy Bennett shot Māori portraits for three decades, from the 1970s, but her work has never been publicly shown until this month’s two Matariki exhibitions in Tauranga. Story by Jan Goldie

Kapua greets me with a firm handshake and watery eyes. As I enter the small, cosy room, her daughter Ani asks me to shut the door to keep the warmth in. Kapua (67) explains that she’s getting over the flu. She says it in a way that tells you she doesn’t feel sorry for herself, it’s more of an irritating inconvenience. But despite feeling poorly, there’s a light in her eyes. And true to the habit of a lifetime capturing the moment, as soon as we get talking, I have the feeling I’m under observation. Because Kapua Joy Bennett (Ngāti Ranginui, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui) has been observing, recording and catching what she calls ‘the essence of the person’ on film for more than three decades. A prolific photographer focused on the extraordinary in her everyday life, she’s taken thousands of images of the people and places she’s connected with. Yet this is the first time she’s ever exhibited her work. Running parallel, she has two major Matariki photographic 26

exhibitions on at Tauranga Art Gallery and Tauranga City Library in June. The former a retrospective of beguiling black and white photography from the 1970s to the 1990s, and the latter showing stunning Māori portraits over three decades.

Connecting through whakapapa Smouldering eyes. Easy smiles. A loving gaze. Every photo in her extensive collection pulses with life, whether it’s a picture of kuia in a Tauranga Moana homestead, her seriously seventies-styled design student friends or protesters on the steps of Parliament. Kapua insists her drive to take more and more photos has always been about connection. “Photography struck me as a wonderful medium to document my people. Being Māori, we believe in whakapapa and I wanted to record them. Taking a photo can be an invasion of privacy — who are you?” Her eyes open wider and she demonstrates with hand gestures. “I was trusted because

I was one of the whānau and I was fortunate that my people allowed me to record them.”

A love of the arts Kapua puts her watchfulness down to being an only child. Born in Tauranga to Charlie, a truck driver and mother Betty, a teacher (and later assistant deputy principal at Otumoetai intermediate for more than 20 years), she says she was observant at a young age. “My mates weren’t children. I grew up with adults, many teachers and some soldiers who’d been to war. I was spoilt. My grandfather’s family are the Bennetts here in Tauranga from Wairoa Marae, my hapu is Ngāti Kahu, but I spent every school holidays in Te Kaha being raised by my mother’s elder sisters — all teachers! It isn’t easy growing up with teachers.” Described as a quiet, obedient, artistic child, Kapua did ballet from age 4, liked to read and wasn’t athletic. “I came last, I was always trotting along at the back,” she chuckles. Artistic influences at the time included renowned carver and artist Cliff Whiting — whānau from Te Kaha — who visited her school. “He’s one of ours.” She was taught by famous writer, poet and educator Sylvia Ashton-Warner at Bethlehem Primary. Plus, ballet was with well known dancer and teacher Undine Clarke. “It was through Undine that I was given much of my exposure to the arts as a child. She lived in Te Puna and I used to visit her beautiful home there. She was very focused on the arts and ballet, and very eccentric.” After a stint at private boarding school Queen Victoria in Auckland (a Te Previous page: A self portrait, Kapua with Moko, circa 1970. ← Kapua took many portraits of activists at protests. Tame Iti — Ngā Tamatoa Protest, 1972.

Kaha tradition for the women in her family) and her final year at Tauranga Girls, Kapua was accepted into Wellington Polytechnic School of Design in 1969. It was there she fell in love with photography. “I was so lucky to study design with such excellent teachers,” she enthuses. ”People like Bill Bush who taught me how to draw properly and [pioneer of design education and award-winning printmaker] Don Ramage. It was there I learned how to take black and white photos, how to develop and use a dark room, all the techniques.” She used Nikon and Canon cameras, preferring the Canon for black and white. “With these types of cameras you can manipulate your image, letting in more or less light as you take the photo, or in the dark room. But I have to say that in my dreams I wanted a Hasselblad, after all it went to the moon!”

‘You stole my land, now leave my soul’ It was in the seventies that Kapua first took photos of ordinary people in Wellington’s streets, as well as self-portraits and photos of Māori activists. “I went to watch the protests [like the Ngā Tamatoa protest in 1972] and photographing the people there was my way of protesting too. I thought, good on you fellas. I sat with them [people like Tame Iti and John Ohia] and let them talk, while I listened. I’m a good listener and I always had my camera there.” Seen as the beginning of the Māori renaissance, Kapua says even her mum joined in the hikoi with Dame Whina Cooper in 1975, carrying Kapua’s daughter Ani on her back. “We wanted no more stealing of land. I joined the march in Wellington, then also walked over Auckland Harbour Bridge and I remember the bridge began to shake with so 29

↑ Kapua is known for her photographs of kuia. Ngā Māreikura, 1994. → Miri, Kimi and Ramari, circa 1970.

many people on it. Everyone got up and joined in. Documenting what was going on was me protesting, in my little way. I got sacked from my job in Auckland for going on that march.”

Who is Michael King? Around the same time, Kapua was introduced to Michael King by her Aunty Roka Paora (Te Kaha), a renowned Māori scholar, educator, writer and researcher. Working on the book Moko: Māori Tattooing in the 20th Century (1972), King asked her to provide drawings of Moko. Marti Friedlander had been engaged to take the photos. “Michael King came to see me and I thought ‘Who are you?’” she laughs. “He told me he knew Roka and she’d said maybe I could do this work for him. I said okay, because it was from Roka. He was a lovely, very serious man.” 30

Kapua worked out a technique of drawing half a moko on tracing paper and folding it over to produce a perfectly symmetrical design. The experience inspired her to explore moko with photography. “I drew the moko on myself and took the picture with a self timer. I had to think carefully about how to do it because every iwi have their own moko.”

Calendars & kuia Later in life, Kapua published a calendar of fascinating photographs of kuia in Tauranga Moana to celebrate the hundred year anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand. “I’m lucky I know all these kuia. They talk to me. Even when I was a kid, old people talked to me. These were elders, senior kuia in their eighties and nineties.

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School teacher Connie Farrell introduced me to the three kuia (see photo on the opposite page). They lived on a property in Welcome Bay, a modern house next to the old homestead. Rahui Taite (92) wasn’t too happy to be photographed. I let her be and Connie and I went into the modern house for a cup of tea and had a laugh. Rahui got changed out of her blacks — she wasn’t happy in that! — and into everyday clothes and then she was ready!” Now perhaps referred to as a kuia herself, Kapua wipes her eyes and shrugs when I ask her why she’s never shown her work before. “I’m not one to expose myself in that way, I’m very private. But with all the influence I’ve had in my life, I suppose it’s the right time, eh?” Her daughter Ani fills in the gaps. “Mum is and always has been an extremely dedicated mother, devoted to the upbringing

of her children. Her photos are family taonga for us and for our wider whānau. It’s lovely to now be able to share that with people and with those whose tīpuna are in the photos, so they can connect with those images and people again.” Kapua agrees. “If I took photos now, it would be of the coast, of family and whānau because that’s where it’s all stemmed from.” Ⓟ All photos in this story are part of Mātiro: A survey of photography by Kapua Joy Bennett — A retrospective of photos from the 1970s–1990s; 22 June – 13 October, Tauranga Art Gallery, artgallery.org.nz. Kapua’s work will also be exhibited at Matariki Hao Tāngata (Matariki, a Remembrance. Māori portraits 1970s–1990s); 7 June – 5 July, Tauranga City Library. Details: mymatariki.co.nz 31

Seeing Stars Each year, the winter stars of Matariki signal the arrival of the Māori New Year. It’s a time of reflection and of planning ahead. It’s also a time to acknowledge Māori traditions, language and culture, so here are some events where you can do just that. This year’s theme for Tauranga Moana’s Matariki celebrations is “Tuituia a Matariki: bringing together the threads of Matariki”. There are a range of events for young and old, ranging from walks and art exhibitions to craft workshops and theatre. Here are a few highlights from some key supporters, but for a full list, visit mymatariki.co.nz,

Department of Conservation Tauranga Department of Conservation is supporting this year’s Matariki with a free guided walks. DOC ranger Gavin Smith is leading the Matariki Kauri walk at Tuahu Track. “Come and hear how the mighty Kauri binds the sky, the earth and the people together,” he says. There’s also a Matariki Night Walk at Aongatete Forest Project. The forest is very much alive with native species benefiting from over a decade of pest management in this beautiful native forest within the Kaimai Mamaku ranges. Bring a torch and a sense of adventure. “Expect to see things you simply would not on a daywalk,” says Emma Cronin, of Aongatete. “The spiders are out and on show, there’ll be wetas, glow-worms and beetles, and the entire forest provides a completely different experience at night time. Follow this with some night sky gazing and a hot cuppa to top off your experience.”

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Matariki Night Walk at Aongatete Forest Project.

The Incubator The Incubator at The Historic Village is buzzing with hands-on Matariki activities (many are free), designed to celebrate Māori artists and their work. For tamariki, there are drop-in workshops such as Contemporary Māori Art For Children with tutor Arohanoa Mathews, an artist in residence at The Incubator. Arohanoa will help kids design their own taonga, then they’ll paint rocks to take home. “It’s about offering a platform for the community to get involved 33

↑ Artist Arohanoa Mathews. ↘ Lewis Tamihana Gardiner, Tiki, 2019

in Matariki, even at a beginners level.” She is also sharing her acrylic painting techniques in an adult class (details, theincubator.co.nz). A Natural Treasure Children’s Workshop (also drop-in), will be lead by florist Kalena Egan from Putiputi Recycled. Kids will utilise natural resources and their imagination to create something special. There’re also workshops on harakeke toy making for adults, raranga (flax weaving), poi making and toi whakairo (the art of carving). At Wai.Tai with Robyn Kamira, you’ll learn an original waiata, and art exhibitions include Ruahine by Michelle Estall, and Mātātoa – Mumu Returns.

Tauranga Art Gallery Tauranga Art Gallery has three exhibitions to mark Matariki: Blood Water Earth is an immersive video installation and ceramic display by Santee Smith and Louise Potiki Bryant; Hā: Lewis Tamihana Gardiner shows the work of this skilled pounamu artist; and Mātiro: A survey of photography by Kapua Joy Bennett (page 26). Plus, drop-in creative sessions for the whole whānau. Details, artgallery.org.nz/events.

Tauranga City Libraries The Tauranga Libraries have a host of events, including themed storytelling sessions for tamariki (including one in pajamas!), family Saturday craft sessions, Matariki e-sewing, and a Kapua Joy Bennett photography exhibition (page 26).

Matariki ki Mauao Matariki ki Mauao is a programme of events at the base of Mauao, including Hikoi with renowned star navigator Jack Thatcher. Meet at Mauao at 5.30am, 10-14 34

More great events are being hosted by Baycourt (their Glow Show sounds very cool — ticketek.co.nz); Matariki Allstars gig has big names such as Tiki Taane, Ria Hall and Che Fu (eventfinda.co.nz), and the annual kite day is always a real crowdpleaser . For details of these and more events, see: mymatariki.co.nz

Arohanoa Mathews photo: Ngapuhi Photography.

June, and Jack will take you up Mauao to view the stars (weather permitting!) and learn about Matariki. The excellent school workshops are also based here (registration essential), there are evening archival screenings and a Matariki market day for the whole whānau, with food, fun, tree planting and games.

Weâ€™ve got our reusable shopping bags on the go, so whatâ€™s next in the move to reduce our shopping waste? We check out key local places to buy in bulk and refill your own containers.

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We love the beautiful place we live in and we want it to stay that way — beautiful. A huge part of this comes down to the “three Rs” you may’ve heard being mentioned more and more recently: reduce, reuse, recycle. Whether you’re already on this train or thinking of ways to jump on board, the recent surge in the anti-plastic movement has cemented this mantra as part of our everyday lives. Local eateries have removed straws, recycling bins have popped up in public areas and our local refill-style stores have become even better. To help you on your reduce and reuse journey (as ideally, these should be the first port of call before recycling), we shopped around our local bulk food stores to see what makes each unique.

The Source Bulk Foods, Bayfair Having first opened in the health mecca of Byron Bay, it seems appropriate that this organic franchise has now popped up here in the New Zealand version of Byron. Walking into this smart, well set out store is like refillery heaven. It’s packed with everything from flours, grains and seeds, to chocolate, nuts, maple syrup and tahini. It’s hard to know where to begin. Every bin in the store has nutritional information, denotes the country of origin and often gives other helpful information too, such as cooking instructions or serving ideas. With its huge treat section, this kind of decision making help is welcome if it helps you choose between dark chocolate freeze-dried strawberries and moon macadamias. There are plenty of organic options and there’s a focus on Australasian suppliers, keeping it close to home. 38

Know before you go: → Kefir and Kombucha on tap — bring your bottles or buy some in store. → Bulk refills of natural home cleaning products. → Local honey for purchase or refills. → Organic, vegan, paleo, gluten-free and dairy-free options. → Perfect place to create a dessert platter with the extensive treats and dried fruits. → Paper bags available for when you forget your containers, or you can buy well-priced jars in various sizes. → Membership scheme: With every dollar you spend, get 5c to spend later.

Wholefoods Bin Inn, Papamoa & Bethlehem The Bin Inn group is one of the OGs of refill goods and their Papamoa store is a local fave. Alongside the usual bulk bin necessities like seeds, oats and flours, there’s a great range of oils, honeys, maple syrup, molasses and vinegars for refilling, their own spice mixes (such as turmeric latte mix), plus staff are open to requests. Customer feedback has led to the addition of items like sun flour (keto-friendly sunflower seed flour) and cacao butter. The store stocks a huge variety of speciality and organic foods, from bone broth to brewing kits. There is even a small pet food bulk section, so even our furry and feathery friends can reduce and reuse. When you visit the Papamoa store, make sure you bring your reusable cup so you can grab a coffee from The Coffee Project, which is located inside the store.

They also sell reusable cups, if you are yet to buy one. If you’re on the other side of the bridge, an equally well-stocked Bin Inn has opened in Bethlehem, where they’ve even started offering bulk cheeses.

Know before you go: → Kombucha on tap. → Bulk buys or refills of Ecostore

household cleaning and body products. → Sourdough delivery (Volare at Papamoa, and Bethlehem has Volare and Mount Sourdough on alternate days). → Organic, vegan, paleo, gluten-free and dairy-free products. → Bulk cheeses (Bethlehem) → Huge range of personal grooming products, including Ethique. → Almond butter (Papamoa) and peanut butter grinding machines. → Jars and bottles for sale. → Get 5 per cent off when you use your own jars/containers (and, at Papamoa, 10 per cent off if your total exceeds $50). → Loyalty card: Earn one point for every $20 you spend at any Bin Inn store; get $5 discount once you reach 15 points.

Be Organics, Mt Maunganui A local store that passionately supports locals, this is one of our favourite places to shop. As the name suggests, Be Organics is an organic-focused store dedicated to sustainably and ethically sourced goods that are all about improving people’s wellbeing — from shakti mats and fresh produce, to a range of teas and tonics.

The bulk bin range is smaller than the other stores listed here but each of the products are organic and carefully chosen. They have the key players such as pastas, herbs and spices, seeds and more. Be careful when you go up to the counter at the end — the most divine vegan treats are waiting for you. We ended up with the She Universe Hazelnut Heaven Crisp Batons last visit — it was well worth it.

Know before you go: → Fresh, local, organic produce. → Six Toed Fox Organics flowers for sale. → Organic, vegan, paleo, gluten-free and

dairy-free products. → Lots of personal products, such as infant items, natural medicines and skincare. → Fresh and frozen breads, including Midnight Baker. → King Seeds packets for sale. → Bring your own containers, there are also jars for sale, and paper bags on offer.

Huckleberry,Tauranga & Mt Maunganui At the start of May, Tauranga’s Huckleberry (also still known as Wild Earth Organics) added in a bulk bin refill area to its already impressive array of products. This store is one of the key organic and wholefood grocers in Tauranga, with a huge range of dry, fresh and frozen produce. Although they say their new refill area is a work in progress, it already includes an impressive array of the usual suspects including seeds, nuts, different flours and grains, as well as some surprise goodies such as dried banana (different to 41

banana chips). Each bin has the country of origin and the certification rating. There is also a Huckleberry in Mt Maunganui with a fantastic range of products. The refill range is a little smaller there but still great if you need to grab other groceries at the same time. Aside from food, both stores have a refill station for Ecostore household cleaning and body products, so bring along your empty Ecostore bottles (or any old containers) to restock.

Know before you go: → Fresh, organic produce, such as

local growers Six Toed Fox Organics.

→ Bulk buys and refills of Ecostore

products. → On-site vegan cafe (Tauranga) → On-site deli, cafe-style cabinet and coffee (Mt Maunganui) → Extensive grocery selection. → Health and beauty products, protein powders and more. → Take your own bags for 50c off. → Loyalty card: Get one Good Dollar to use for every $50 spent (or part thereof). 42

Supermarkets Here are some tips that can make supermarket visits more planet-friendly:

→ Foodstuffs (which owns Pak’n’Save, New

World and Four Square) has announced that in the North Island people can bring re-useable containers for use in staffed areas (eg seafood, bakery, deli, butchery). Staff will subtract the container’s weight then price the product. As they aren’t able to do this in the bulk bin section, these products aren’t included, but you can always bring plastic bags from previous bulk purchases to reuse. Supermarkets may also be able to use a paper bag at the deli instead — ask if paper is an option. → Bring your own reusable cotton or mesh produce bags instead of using the plastic bags in the fresh section — buy them from the stores we’ve listed. Keep them in your resusable bags and you won’t forget them. → Co-operative buying is a way to access organic produce without the usual cost and packaging. To find out more, check out Tauranga Community Co-op’s site: taurangacoop.co.nz

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The hardworking duo behind local screenprinters Plastisol Beach are known for their superb attention to detail, appetite for experimentation and all-round mad skills.

Ok, so it doesn’t instantly roll off the tongue, but you’ve got to admit ‘plastisol’ is a pretty cool word. “It’s a bit of a mouthful for some people but plastisol is such a common term for us — it’s one of the main inks we use to print,” says Christian Biedrowski, owner of Plastisol Beach screenprinting in the Mount. “The name came around when I launched the business back in 2016 and needed to register for GST,” he explains. “I had to come up with a name for the paperwork, and was drawing graphics for the logo and listening to the Gorillaz album Plastic Beach at the time. Suddenly I thought ‘Plastisol Beach’ — I liked the idea of saying I worked at the beach even though it’s an industrial warehouse!” Technically, Christian and his wife Sally do work their magic from a warehouse, but it’s a beautiful one. Think sandy aesthetics with hints of blue, giant walls of paint in every possible colour and an array of custom-built, high-tech and grunty-as-hell equipment. Their signature palm tree logo also adds to the workshop’s cruisy, coastal vibe. “It took me a long time to realise that the palm tree was coming out of a screen — I thought it was just a rectangle,” Sally laughs. “Christian is such an amazing illustrator and a bit of a perfectionist, so I guess the logo was bound to have a deeper meaning!” ← While Christian enjoys their hands-on manual carousel, he expects to be automated one day.

As a youngster, many of Christian’s friends were in pop-punk bands, and being involved in that scene first exposed him to the world of screenprinting. “I used to do the graphics for my friends’ band shirts and built a few connections with the local screenprinter along the way. I was offered a job straight after high school and was hooked. Being able to print my own stuff was awesome, I’d rock up to youth group every week in a new t-shirt!” Sally grew up in Cambridge, went to Wintec in Hamilton and then finished her Bachelor of Design in Auckland. Although they lived in different cities, she had crossed paths with Christian a few times when they were at high school. “I loved Auckland, but after growing up on a farm, I missed the slow pace of smaller towns. I decided to move to the Mount — which is where I ran into Christian again while getting some products printed for work. I definitely remembered him. He always stood out.” “And not just because of the eyeliner I used to wear, back when I was a bit more in the scene,” laughs Christian. “Teenage guys can be really attention seeking but Christian was never like that,” says Sally. “He was always so kind. When I saw him again after all these years, I thought he’d grown up alright!” Christian liked what he saw too and the pair started dating. Fast forward to today, they’ve been married three years. 47

“Money was a little tight after a wedding but when the opportunity came up to start the business, our amazing friends and family got behind us,” Christian recalls. “I was working in a bike shop at the time — I needed a mental break after eight years in the same job. One of the bike reps had recently bought some new screenprinting equipment and asked me for advice, so I went to give him some tips. All of a sudden, I was buzzed on it again. We were then over at Sally’s sister’s one night and some screenprinting equipment popped up on TradeMe, so we went for it.” Word got out amongst Christian’s old connections in the industry, and the

“She was perfect for the job,” adds Christian. “Especially with her design and people skills, she really looks after our customers. And we have incredible customers! Some of them even come in to photograph the process.” As Christian and Sally walk me through the detailed seven-step process from file to garment, I can see why people come in with their cameras — it’s fascinating. “The kit we have now is awesome — it’s basically the macdaddy Rolls Royce of the manual carousel world,” Christian explains. “I enjoy being able to keep an eye on the process while doing it by hand, but eventually we’d like to get to the automatic level.”

“Christian never went out in search of work, but his reputation for quality and attention to detail meant as soon as people knew he was back, he was in demand,” says Sally. jobs started rolling in. “Christian never went out in search of work, but his reputation for quality and attention to detail meant as soon as people knew he was back, he was in demand,” says Sally. “I sometimes catch myself saying, ‘He was so lucky’ to get where he is now, but it wasn’t luck at all — it was hard work.” And he certainly knows a thing or two about hard work. After months of slogging away in “the sweat locker” (the pet name of Plastisol Beach’s first humble workshop) until the wee hours of the morning, Sally put her foot down. “It got to a point where something needed to change,” she says. “I was in a good job but knew our business needed to grow, so I kept telling Christian to hire me until he finally listened!” 48

Plastisol Beach is a firm favourite with locals and has also become the go-to for businesses wanting to dabble in new techniques and materials, from glitters to puff inks. “We still print a lot of uniforms, but luckily for us, there are heaps of tradies keen to do cool prints, says Sally. “The Pipemasters [plumbing] team almost has a clothing line it drops every few months. Uniforms don’t need to be stuffy,” says Sally. “We both love seeing people’s projects develop,” adds Christian. “One day it would be cool to train someone up and have them become part of our little family, like the way I learned the ropes.”

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→ Clockwise from top: Christian and Sally outside their Newton St workshop; tools of the trade at Plastisol Beach; signage designed by Christian; a bird’s eye view of Plastisol HQ, with their “macdaddy” carousel sitting in the heart of it all.

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Jump Rock

“That’s outside jump rock.” Heff pointed to a frog shaped rock between two pointy ones. Pete and Jacko nodded. “I know it looks like you want to jump off that one,” he pointed to another rock much closer that looked much safer, “but if you jump off there your fins will snap off like you’re riding down stairs on your stomach,” he smiled. “Your knees will be ripped to shreds because just below the surface are oyster covered rocks you can’t see.” Spreckels turned pale as a seagull. “The trick,” Heff explained, “is to be on jump rock just as a wave comes. It’s scary but that way you jump out and over the wave and the wave smashes on the rocks under you and there’s heaps of water between you and the rocks. I know it seems like the best time to jump is in a lull, but if you time it wrong, a set will wash you back onto the rocks. The best is to jump at the end of a set.” Heff looked at the grommets, their faces were as white as the whitewash running up the rocks towards them. “Just watch Ham Bun and Matty, first. There’s nothing to it.” A huge wave exploded and washed across the shelf. The wave roared and came at us like it wasn’t going to stop. We all took a step back.

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Ham Bun went first. He stepped forward and paused like a dog does when it sniffs the air. He took a moment to himself, then started, dashing across the rocks. Ham Bun hopped a crevice, then a gap, then a boulder and finally made it to jump rock. He paused for a second. He looked small—a black dot dressed in rubber against a sea of white. A monster wave loomed ahead. Ham Bun took his board in both hands. He crouched, and with one mighty leap he threw himself towards the beast. The wave exploded in a roar of whitewash and Ham Bun vanished. The grommets watched with horrified expressions. When the water washed away Ham Bun appeared and was already twenty meters out to sea and safe from the rocks. He paddled quickly across the rip. In a few moments he had reached the pack of surfers on Kiddies Corner. His hair wasn’t even wet. “Easy as that,” said Heff. The grommets looked at Heff like they didn’t agree. Matty Poo Shoe was next. A wave washed back. Matty started his run. He hopped the crevice, then the gap, but when it came to the boulder he tripped on his leg rope. He let out a yelp and fell to his knees. “That’s the reason why you always hold your leg rope in your board hand,” said Heff. In a second Matty was up again, but the next wave was already at the rocks. In two strides Matty made jump rock but the wave did too and all Matty could do was throw himself at it. Matty didn’t quite make it. He let out a squeal and was engulfed in whitewash. When the whitewash cleared Matty was nowhere to be seen. “Oh gosh,” said Spreckels. “He’s dead!” Jacko cried. Another wave came. Suddenly Matty Poo Shoe appeared. He was separated from his board. He grabbed at it with panicked movements. He finally got his board and pulled himself up. The wave hit Matty before he had a chance to go under it. There was

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an explosion again and Matty’s board shot up in the air before being engulfed. Then another two waves came before the set ended. Matty finally appeared, grabbing for his board and sucking for air. He pushed off a rock and paddled like a rat abandoning ship before joining the pack on Kiddies Corner. The grommets let out long held breaths. “So who’s first?” Heff looked at Spreckels. Spreckels didn’t move. Spreckels turned to Pete and Jacko. They all looked away and studied the ground. “I’ll tell you exactly when to go and when to jump,” Heff reassured. “All you have to do is get out there. You’ll be fine. I promise.” Spreckels gulped. He bent down and hooked his leash up into his hand like he’d seen Ham Bun do. He stood ready. “Not yet,” said Heff. Spreckels waited as an extra large wave exploded. “Get ready,” Heff said slowly. Spreckels focused his energy. He positioned his feet like the start of a running race. “No hang on,” said Heff, and he placed a hand on the grommets shoulder without taking his eyes off the approaching waves. A large set appeared on the horizon. The lines of many waves stacked up to the sky. “Better wait a bit” Spreckels relaxed and his stance deflated. He started trembling. Wave after wave began to wash against the rocks, the biggest set yet. We were forced to wait a long while. Every wave clawed closer up the rocks. We took one step back, then another. “Okay get ready,” Heff finally said again. One last wave washed back into the ocean. “Now!” yelled Heff. Spreckels lept. His legs were shorter and it took more steps.

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He came to the crevice and paused, the gap was much wider than it looked. The grommet concentrated his strength, jumped, and made it. “Go! Go! Go!” we cheered. The grommet came to the smaller gap, but instead of focusing on that, he looked up and hesitated. An enormous wave was approached. “Go! Go! Go!” we yelled. Spreckels was frozen. “I’m not going to make it,” he squealed. “Go! Go! Go!” we yelled. He suddenly turned and jumped back over the crevice and ran towards us. Wild and pure fear was on his face. He let out a series of yells like a hundred dogs were chasing him, nipping at his ankles. In a moment he was back with us. We couldn’t control our laughter. We were all out of breath. We put down our boards and dropped to our knees. Spreckels looked at us confused, “What’s so funny?” Heff gasped for breath and pointed to the sea. “I wasn’t going to make it,” said Spreckels. He turned to see a very small wave, half the size of anything even scary, brush up against the rocks. The whitewash didn’t even make it to where Spreckels had been. Spreckels groaned in embarrassment. “It’s okay,” Heff said, “the first time out on the ledge is scary as hell. It takes time to get a feel for the ocean. Get your confidence up.” Spreckels nodded. A high pitched war cry suddenly sounded. “Yahhhhhhh.” Before we knew it Pete was halfway to jump rock. Pete eloquently leaped into the air. The grommet soared like a sparrow, flew over the breaking lip and slid smoothly down the back of a

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medium sized wave. The wave exploded on the rocks and after two calm paddles, Pete was clear. We looked at each other and shook our heads. “In his blood,” I said. “Me next,” said Jacko. Jacko had realised the sooner he was in the water the sooner he wasn’t standing on the rocks. He waited only a short time and just like Pete ran and jumped into the ocean with no troubles. “See. Nothing to it,” Heff assured Spreckels. But Spreckels had a grim look on his face. The fear had taken him. Maybe it wasn’t the jumping off the rocks that scared him the most, but the feeling that getting off the rocks was only the start of it. That once he was off the rocks he would be in the grips of the wildest ocean he had ever seen. Maybe he didn’t want to be out there in the first place. But he did want to be out there. We knew this because we had once stood exactly where he had, and Wingnut and Rawiri had shown us where to jump. There had been confusion, fear, and the contradiction of not wanting to jump, but at the same time wanting to jump. There was the want to prove to the older boys you could do it. But more, the want to prove to yourself you could do it. The difference between the grommets and us is now we know fear is natural. When the surf is big, everyone is scared, even Rawiri. Fear is always with you. The ocean is dangerous and deserves respect. We were all scared, but we would never let on to each other. The grommets had to experience for themselves that fear and courage are two sides of the same thing, and that learning the art of turning fear into courage is the first lesson in our school of mysteries. You can’t be forced, you can only be shown the rock. If you can make the leap, you will learn much about yourself. Tomorrow at school we will talk and laugh about who caught what wave, who got the most flogged and how scared we were, and be proud of it. The grommets who jumped will realise pushing

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themselves wasn’t about conquering the energy of the ocean, but overcoming the fear that energy could instil in you. Heff had shown Spreckels the rock. It was up to Spreckels to leap. That was the way it was meant to be. But Heff ’s voice softened. “Hey Spreckels, show me your board.” Spreckels held his board out to Heff. It shook in his hands. “I don’t think you have enough wax. If you go back to the bikes there’s some stashed under my seat.” Spreckels looked confused. Heff went on. “There’s no point coming all the way back out here to jump rock. It’s almost just as quick to paddle out the rip. Just sit in it and you won’t even have to paddle. That way you get a feel for the waves on the way out, too.” “Yeah, I did forget to wax up,” Spreckels replied, slowly, cautiously. “Once you make it out the back I’ll show you where to sit.” Spreckels pale blue eyes looked up at Heff in relief. The grommet turned and disappeared up the steps and into the grove of Pohutukawas. Heff and I stood on the rocks. I shook my head. “I felt sorry for him,” replied Heff. “You should have made him jump.” Heff stared out to sea, “I felt sorry for him.” “You go first.” Heff nodded. He moved out onto the ledge and started running. He moved like someone half his size. He made it to jump rock and with a hoot, threw himself into the ocean. Ⓟ

This excerpt from Hamburger Hill was adapted for Our Place magazine by the author. Hamburger Hill is a novel, currently in the process of being self published as an audio book. For more information on the project, visit ryanmglover.nz

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If you can hang in there long enough to become very aged, you just may start to see that everything old is new again.

Tauranga and its surrounds are full of older people. They’re everywhere. To the point where it feels like we must be the retirement capital of New Zealand. We’re not though, primarily because we have lots of young families moving here too — it skews the per capita stats. Now, old people have got their problems for sure, but being dumb isn’t one of them. If the collective wisdom of the aged is that this a good place to see out their days, then who am I to argue. Disproportionately high sunshine hours, salt air and low crime rates to boot. Sounds good to me too. It’s easy to get into trouble trying to define ‘old’. I apply the working-class male drinking scale, as it’s the easiest: Pretty old Drinks at the Cossie Club. Between 50 and 70. Somehow all of them used to play rugby with Winston Peters (or his maybe brother, or someone else called Winston. The facts here are largely irrelevant.) Old Drinks at the RSA or Senior Citz. Between 60 and 80. Didn’t fight in WWII but doesn’t mind that you think he did. Remembers when a house cost $5k and interest rates were 22 per cent. Still drives. Generally grumpy but lights up when talking about the grandkids. Really old Drinks Rheineck in his retirement village. 80 to 100 plus. May have fought in WWII but doesn’t want to talk about it. Happy as and has good jokes. Loves breaking the village rules. Basically, a wrinkly teenager without the hormones. The trick here is surviving through pretty old and old, and making it to really old. It’s more difficult than you’d think. If you were a male born in 2015, you should make it to 80ish, a female to maybe 83–84. This being another great example of male privilege. Always having to go first.

My grandmother is 91 and a study in how to age well. She volunteers, belongs to social groups, has a strong faith, and writes and emails regularly. She’s happy, incurably grateful and also working on a YouTube addiction (which I kicked off for her.) This does not mean that she isn’t a little crazy. She recently told my wife to think about weaning our baby and starting him on some water and orange juice. The baby is four weeks old. In what may seem to be a weird pairing, old people and millennials have a lot more in common than people think. In the same way that both really dumb people and really smart people got rich off bitcoin, old people and millennials do the same things, but for different reasons. Old people only ever seem to have two pairs of pants, the same as some punishing minimalist. Old people bottle, pickle and preserve, so do guthealth evangelists. Tiny home anyone? Have you seen an RSA flat?! Both groups use public transport, but only one group moans about it. Convince me that writing a letter to editor is any different to a politically charged social media post. How about wearing your pants under your ribs, Neville meet Ruby! There appears to be endless comparisons. So if you’re interested in trend spotting, or wish to interact with some of our older citizens and don’t know where to look, you’ll find them loitering at post shops, walking slowly around Pak’n’Save or having a good time at funerals. They also seem to love Chinese buffets. Stop and say hi, you never know, you could end up with a new kombucha recipe…

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Are your immune and digestive systems literally slipping on their Birkenstocks and heading out the door looking for a good time? Then whistle out and remind them of the 'tea of immortality'. Pour them a cup of micro-organisms and get them thinking â€” just see how far they get when these little fellas are improving their digestion, fighting harmful yeast and stabilising moods. Bloody selfish. Remedy Kombucha Sarah and Emmet Condon started Remedy on their kitchen bench and now their kitchen operation has transformed into something a little larger but they're still brewing with that same live culture! And it's still made the oldschool way: in small batches, long-aged brewed for 30 days. It contains no sugar, naturally, and is chock-full of all the right stuff: live cultures, organic acids and antioxidants that are good for your gut and overall wellbeing.

Organic Mechanic Organic Mechanic Kombucha was born in 2014 as a side product to an organic smoothie stall operated by a group of entrepreneurial surfing friends. It's now

batch brewed in West Auckland over a 10 to 14 day brew cycle, using only the best organic ingredients and loving intentions. Itâ€™s raw and unpasteurised, and completely free of gluten and dairy. Tested to contain over one billion living organisms per 300ml.

Roa Tauranga local Chaad Lawrence started Roa to share his love for kombucha with others. He says his brews are sweeter than other brands due to a slightly higher sugar component, which makes for a good transition for mainstream fizzy drinkers that might otherwise not bother trying alternative options. Chaad believes using all organic ingredients that are sourced locally makes all the difference with his brews.

Remedy Ginger Berry

Organic Mechanic Classic Ginger

Roa Berry & Hibiscus

I'm going to go public with this and let you know that I've got a case of IBS that would bring tears to your eyes â€” rest assured it has brought its fair share to mine. I've long treated my condition with a show of strength, by forcing down things like leeks, garlic, onions and various tropical spices, but the Ginger Berry Kombucha from Remedy is like a metaphorical white flag right now and I already feel a truce is on the cards...

Nevermind forming a colony of bacteria and yeast, I feel like forming a colony with OM. The unmistakable spice of its ginger marked out the territory and the planetary movement of wellbeing latched onto me like a big old SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast, if you're not up with the acronym). By the end, the state of Booch had spread through my hollow organ, and as far as I'm concerned, they can have it.

Healing properties aside, the yeast species spanning several genera inside this bottle would have to be pretty pleased with the brand they're representing. The well-crafted logo is matched by a wellcrafted brew. The berry and hibiscus combine to present a well thought out marketing campaign that's getting serious buy-in from my slightly discourteous blood pressure reading and a palate largely influenced by booze.

For retailers visit remedydrinks.com, organicmechanic.co.nz, roakombucha.co.nz

This flavour-packed dinner sees spice-roasted cauliflower and eggplant matched with the satisfying bite of lentils and creamy tahini dressing. It’s vegan, and free of dairy and gluten.

Roasted Cauliflower & Eggplant with Lentils & Tahini Dressing Recipe by Elizabeth Cafe & Larder Photograph by ilk SERVES 4 1/2 medium-sized cauliflower, cut into florets 2 eggplants Harissa paste or your favourite curry paste, to brush Mint or micro-greens, to garnish Cauliflower spice mix 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp curry powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp ras-el-hanout 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Lentils 1 cup puy lentils 3 cups vegetable stock 1 bay leaf A few sprigs fresh thyme Tahini dressing 1 cup tahini 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint

Preheat oven to 1800C. For the cauliflower spice mix, mix all the spices with the olive oil, then combine with the cauliflower. Place in a baking dish. Halve eggplant lengthways, then score in a crisscross pattern with a sharp knife, ensuring you don’t cut all the way through. Brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then brush with harissa paste or curry paste. Place in baking dish with cauliflower and roast for 20 minutes or until coloured and soft. Meanwhile, place all the lentil ingredients in a saucepan, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until al dente (still firm to the bite), then drain. For the tahini dressing, combine all ingredients in a blender, adding enough water to achieve a yoghurtlike consistency. Season to taste. To serve, swirl some tahini dressing on each plate, then add lentils, eggplant and the cauliflower on top. Garnish with mint or microgreens. In this photo, we’ve also added chopped chives and a drizzle of olive oil around the plate.

Things to Love Second to None Recycle Boutique aims to help minimize the environmental impacts of fashion by providing you with an easy way to recycle your wardrobe. Drop off your quality clothing and accessories to their new shop in Bayfair, and they’ll sell them on your behalf. You’ll get 50 per cent of the sale price. It pays to recycle. Bayfair Shopping Centre, Mt Maunganui recycleboutique.co.nz @recycleboutiquetauranga

Get Yo’ Bake On

Leave it to the Expert

It’s now super-easy to enjoy warm, gooey American-style cookies with Sweet Dough Co’s Slice & Bake Cookie Dough. Simply grab the log out of the freezer, slice it up and bake. In seven minutes you’ll be in a state of cookie euphoria. @sweetdough.co sweetdough.co.nz

Nicole is the experienced, professional cosmetic injector and owner of boutique appearance medicine clinic, BloomSkin. As a registered nurse trained by plastic surgeons, your face is in the best of hands. Tauranga, Whakatane & Matamata. @bloomskin_nz bloomskin.co.nz

In the Frame Check out the stylish new Quade frames from Bailey Nelson. It’s their most versatile metal frame that comes in Sun and Optical. The slightly oval shape makes for a flattering fit, suiting medium to large faces, while being able to be worn oversized by those with small faces. Pictured, Quade Sun in Gold, RRP $205. Bayfair Shopping Centre, Mt Maunganui baileynelson.co.nz @baileynelsonnz

DAR K CHOC CHIA PUDDING BOWLS W H AT YO U'L L N E E D 1/4 cup chia seeds 4 Tbsp cacao powder 1 cup coconut milk 2 Tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract

TOPPINGS Your favourite granola Dollop of peanut butter Shredded coconut Hemp seeds

METHOD 1. Mix all of the pudding ingredients in a large bowl and set aside for 30 minutes or overnight until thick. 2. Divide between two bowls and serve with your favourite toppings.

SERVES 2 — VEGAN

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RECIPE & IMAGE BY PHOEBE| @PHEEBSFOODS

Straight to the Source The Source Bulk Foods is a local organic health food store that delivers an impressive range of bulk wholefoods, healthy snacks and organic goodies as well as sustainable personal and household products. Their new (free!) recipe book will inspire you to embrace conscious consumption, but hurry, they are bound to go like organic buckwheat hotcakes! Bayfair Shopping Centre (next to ANZ at the Countdown entrance), Mt Maunganui thesourcebulkfoods.co.nz Hours: Sat – Wed 9am–6pm / Thurs & Fri 9am–9pm 69

DAR K CHOC CHIA PUDDING BOWLS W H AT YO U'L L N E E D 1/4 cup chia seeds 4 Tbsp cacao powder 1 cup coconut milk 2 Tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract

TOPPINGS Your favourite granola Dollop of peanut butter Shredded coconut Hemp seeds

METHOD 1. Mix all of the pudding ingredients in a large bowl and set aside for 30 minutes or overnight until thick. 2. Divide between two bowls and serve with your favourite toppings.

SERVES 2 — VEGAN

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RECIPE & IMAGE BY PHOEBE| @PHEEBSFOODS

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