Issue 540 / JUN19
arts/dining/culture/social/entertainment
this month:
• Black Holes • Lights Out • Recycling + Upcycling • Dark Rooms • Hibernation
the word is:
dark
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INTRO:Dark Welcome to the deepest, darkest depths of June. On that note, you’ll notice we’ve deviated from our usually bright and glossy garb, opting for a matt look. We’re experimenting with how The Source is printed to lessen our impact on the environment… it’s a slow process, but we think we’re on the right track. Source Out.
Photocredit: jamesallan.co.nz
The cold has set in, the ski areas are about to open (snow willing) and the wood pile is starting to dwindle faster than you’d like it to. June is home to our shortest day and our darkest nights – but here in the Queenstown Lakes, we don’t despair, we celebrate. From the LUMA light festival in Queenstown to The Hellfire Anthology launch in Wanaka, there’s plenty to keep these winter days bright and luminous, or deliciously dark. Check out our new, more visual What’s On section to see what’s happening near you. In this issue, we’ve got lots of wonderfully wintery stories for you – Dr Compost insists there’s still a bit more you can do in your garden, while Casey catches up with Michael Hill Violin Competition competitor Ashley Park. Sustainable Queenstown are dark and serious this month, but with a very important message – this planet is screwed and it’s time to stop screwing around.
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hot stuff
NewDarkTech Pulse: Urban Bike Concept US-based design consultancy Teague has re-imagined the humble commuter bike for the modern urban environment. The Pulse bike is coated in a photo-luminescent powder so that it glows at night, ensuring riders are more easily seen by other road users. It also has controls similar to those of a motorcycle, including push-to-cancel LED indicators and a removable rechargeable battery that can be used to recharge a mobile phone.
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art
Dawid Planeta
Dawid Planeta is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator from Krakow, Poland. These dark and mysterious illustrations are part of a personal side project called ‘Mini People’. Creepy, dark places feature large, terrifying creatures and small human figures. Each illustration relates to a quote from a historical personality. Check out more of Dawid’s work on Tumblr and Facebook. Tumblr: minipeople.tumblr.com Behance: behance.net/dawidplaneta Instagram: @minipeopleinthejungle.
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Deep Forest, 2017
Face of Fear, 2017
Inner Vision, 2017
How to Photograph a Black Hole
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By KELLI It’s like astrophotography on steroids. Kelli Mutchler looks at MUTCHLER how experts photographed the un-photographable. at the exact same time, forming a sort of giant telescope. The two most distant scope stations – one in Spain, one at the South Pole – create a telescopic diameter almost as wide as the earth itself. The team named these the Event Horizon Telescope and aimed the lenses at two different targets: that black hole in the Milky Way (25,000 light-years away), and a second supermassive hole some 27,000 light-years farther out, in the Messier 87 galaxy.
Black holes devour everything that draws near: stars, dust, planets, gas, even light. Galactical objects that cross into the region surrounding a hole, called the event horizon, are swallowed up. Capturing an image of these monsters – or gravitational sinkholes, as they’re often described – also sounded like sci-fi invention. How do you photograph something so far away? Something from which no light can escape to illuminate it? The trick, experts hypothesized, would be to get a visual of the black hole’s silhouette. Gas outside the event horizon glows, leaving an outline of the negative space within. Over a decade ago, an international team of astronomers and computer scientists decided to test this idea by expanding upon current telescopic limitations. A telescope gathers light to brighten up faraway objects; the wider the diameter of the telescope, the more light it takes in and the father we’re able to see. To glimpse areas of the universe that are light-years away, scientists use a specialized technique called Very Long Baseline Interferometry (or VLBI). VLBI links up a network of telescopes around the globe. These focus on the same point in space 6
In 2017, the EHT managed to find four clear weather days for data collection; the size of media complied was so large, it exceeded internet speeds and had to be physically transported, instead. And the final compilation – that first murky orange mug shot, released this year – will help scientists learn more about black holes: how they begin, how big they can grow, and just why they change.
recipe
Chocolate Molten Cakes METHOD Prep: less than 30 mins 1. Heat oven to 200C. Butter 6 moulds well and place on a baking tray. 2. Put butter and chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set over a pan of hot water (or alternatively put in the microwave and melt in 30 second bursts on a low setting) and stir until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly for 15 mins. 3. Using an electric hand whisk, mix in 150g light brown soft sugar, then 3 large eggs, one at a time, followed by ½ tsp vanilla extract and finally 50g plain flour. Divide the mixture among the moulds. 4. Put the mixture in the fridge or the freezer until you’re ready to bake them. Can be cooked straight from frozen for 16 mins, or bake now for 10-12 mins until the tops are firm to the touch but the middles still feel squidgy. 5. Carefully run a knife around the edge of each pudding, then turn out onto serving plates and serve with single cream.
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Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light. Helen Keller xxx
INGREDIENTS • 100g butter plus extra to grease the moulds • 100g dark chocolate chopped • 150g light brown soft sugar • 3 large eggs • ½ tsp vanilla extract • 50g plain flour • Single cream, to serve
By UNCLE RANDY
Friends in the Dark
Our regular agony column - if you’ve got something on your mind let us know and we’ll get Randy on the case...
Dear Uncle Randy, My housemates are obsessed with turning the lights out. I’m all for being environmentally friendly, but I’m done showering in the dark! Should I make them move out?
expected to mitigate the deluge of pollution and waste when you are but one person, scattered at the tail end of the bastard affair. Use less water, use less plastic; reduce reuse and recycle this towering shit heap that has already been and continues to be committed to existence. Why should you turn the lights off? Such measly precautions are futile in the face of global environmental rape and pillaging. These notions of consumer ‘choice’ and ‘responsibility’ are but a fallacy, a convenience that diverts accountability away from those with real power, whilst they unapologetically continue their nefarious ways. You are the not the one approving deforestation, manufacturing plastics, setting the match to the inferno of devastation; they are. And it is they who should turn out the lights on this process of doom.
Earth. A precious grain suspended in the infinite void; a delicate ecosystem of balanced forces, teetering powers spinning, drastically altered by human activity. Wobbling over the edge of oblivion, the industrial tendency obstinately staggers on. And as the very real threat of total annihilation looms ever closer, responsibility is shared out as disproportionately as the fruits of man’s destructive system of productivity. It is no secret that the Earth is pretty much totally fucked. And yet those destructive forces persist, decimating forests, burning fossil fuels, factory farming, and making vast profits off the steady exhaustion of the environment and the life it supports. Meanwhile, the onus has been placed upon you, the everyman user of water and nice things, to redeem the ruinous effects of this particular system of industrial production. You are
They have failed to satisfy the actual needs of mankind. They have ceased to improve standards of living, ultimately decreasing the quality of life to zero as they destroy absolutely everything. These are the people you share the planet with, so yes, make them move out. Pack their bags, wave goodbye, and find some friendly new Earthmates. 8
Randy.
What you can (and can’t) recycle
Community-owned enterprise Wastebusters is helping residents and tourists recycle effectively and moving our district towards zero waste, as part of the new Queenstown Lakes District waste services contract.
A lot of contamination comes from people “wish-cycling”. We like the idea that something will be recycled, so we put it in the recycling bin and hope for the best. There’s also a lot of contamination which comes from beyond the realms of “wish-recycling” into the darker side of “not really giving a shit.” At Wastebusters we’ve found dead fish, sex toys and frying pans in our recycling, not to mention dirty nappies and coffee cups. That’s pretty gross for the recycling crews, and it also affects the recyclability of the material.
Soft plastics (like cheese wrappers) have no viable recycling markets at present and get tangled in the recycling sorting machinery, so they go in the rubbish bin. Glass recycling is easy, because only glass bottles and jars go in the glass recycling bin. A good rule of thumb is: if in doubt, leave it out of the recycling bin. Gina Dempster
China’s National Sword programme has drastically reduced imports of recycling into China, resulting global efforts to improve the quality of recycling by reducing contamination. Better collection and sorting systems help, but we also need to take more care with the recycling we put out at the kerbside. NOT RECYCLE-ABLE
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Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness. Anne Frank
quick scrub. Liquids make paper and cardboard soggy, so empty any bottles before you put them in the recycling. Check the stickers inside your new wheelie bins to make sure you know what goes in each bin. The most confusing items are coffee cups and tetrapaks (like soy milk cartons). Both go in the rubbish because they contain plastic as well as cardboard and so contaminate cardboard recycling.
The new rubbish and recycling kerbside collections are starting on 1st July, and you’ll be asked to keep contamination out of your recycling. But what even is contamination? Essentially it’s jargon for anything that isn’t supposed to be in that recycling bin.
community
People Doing It
If Your Community Project needs Some Exposure, Give Us A Yell, We’ll Always Try To Find Room. Winter sports supplies shop NZSHRED is hosting a wicked exhibition of snowboards which have been upcycled into unique artworks by art and winter sports enthusiasts in the region. NZSHRED sourced old and broken snowboards to be transformed into artworks. Artists paid $40 to enter the exhibition, 100% of which will go towards local charities, the Otago Regional Rescue Helicopter Service and Jigsaw Central Lakes. The event is supported by businesses and organisations the Queenstown Arts Centre, Cook Brothers, Queenstown Accommodation Centre and The Source Magazine. The snowboards will be available for sale during the exhibition, with proceeds again being donated to the two charities. Snowboarding. Art. Community. What’s not to like? Where: Queenstown Art Centre Exhibition opens: 20th of June, from 5pm (all welcome for refreshments and entertainment). The artworks will be on display until 25h June.
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Keeping the Community in the Dark
By LAUREN Paul Green wants to set up New Zealand’s PREBBLE first community darkroom “You’ve got this physical thing you’ve made, it can’t be reproduced digitally, every one you make is slightly different and it has your imprint imbedded in it.” Paul Green, Queenstown photographer, romantically describes handling a finished print from a darkroom; “making an image from film is a meditative process.” He’s part of a small group that’s adapted to the digital world but maintains a deep love for analogue. “Some of these film stocks are disappearing so there’s people like me who are just hoarding this stuff as they get super valuable, it’s a little bit of a nerdy collectors’ thing.” He unpacks his Intrepid 4x5 large format field camera. It’s something you would see from the 1950s, but he sourced this kit through a campaign to remake these ancient cameras from more affordable materials. Once the arduous set up is done and the camera has clicked, the film needs to get developed in a moody, red-lit darkroom. “It would be very easy to set up a darkroom of my own at home but that’s only part of the solution.” Paul’s on a crusade to set up a community darkroom in Queenstown.
“There are community darkrooms all around the world but none as yet in New Zealand! “Most schools had darkrooms but they’re now in the process of getting rid of them so all that material and the know-how is just disappearing. When Wakatipu High school approached us with doing exactly the same thing, we snapped it up.” A shipping container to house this darkroom equipment is all that is needed to get this project off the ground. Paul’s looking to raise $4500 through a Givealittle page to source it. “For me it’s an education space. I wanna learn that stuff and I know there’s people out there that can teach me a lot. It’s about sharing that craft… the community will own it, the community will use it, I have no idea where it’s gonna go.” Get involved in the community darkroom project via Facebook (@wakatipudarkroom) and pitch in a few dollars to the cause on Givealittle.co.nz (search for Wakatipu Community Darkroom).
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Wanaka - June 28 to July 3 • Queenstown - July 4 to 6 • National Tour
Guest Speakers
Lynn Hill (USA), Ben Kozel (Australia), Annabel Anderson (Wanaka) and many more... Adventure Film School • Adventure Writing School • The worlds best adventure films • 15-20 guest speakers • Art Display Trade Show • Live Music NZ’s original Mountain Film Festival
Lynn Hill. Photo Chris Noble
Tickets from June 1 at mountainfilm.nz The NZ Mountain Film Festival is non-profit and a registered NZ charity (#CC49344)
Humour Why don’t chickens wear underwear? Because their peckers are on their faces! .....................................................................
What do you call a psychic little person who has escaped from prison? A small medium at large.
What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet? “Supplies!” .....................................................................
What’s the difference between a dirty bus stop and a lobster with breast implants?
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What do you call a fish with no eye?
One is a crusty bus station and the other is a busty crustacean.
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What’s the most terrifying word in nuclear physics? “Oops!”
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What do you call someone who immigrated to Sweden? Artificial Swedener.
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ARIES - Stop reading self-help books, there’s no hope. TAURUS - Drink more, get prettier. GEMINI - Everyone *does* see it, they’re just too polite to tell you. CANCER - By ‘let’s catch up’ I meant ‘don’t contact me again’. LEO - This month’s STI check will herald an unexpected surprise. VIRGO - Are you sure you turned the oven off before you left for work this morning? LIBRA - IRD will call this month. SCORPIO - Your stripper name is Muriel. SAGITTARIUS - Anxiety is the least of your worries. CAPRICORN - Discount glasses will take over your social media. AQUARIUS - Are you walking your dog, or is your dog walking you? PISCES - It’s time to try sex again. 15
• Anglerfish have blacklined stomachs to stop them giving themselves away if they eat something luminous. • Nightmares are more common if you sleep on your left-hand side. • Guinness isn’t black; it’s very dark red. • Scotland has 421 words for snow. • Sunlight only penetrates 1000 meters of the ocean, the rest is pitch black. • Ben & Jerry’s has an online flavour graveyard for their 10 discontinued ice cream flavors. Each one has a photo, life span, and epitaph. • The Earth is the only place in our solar system where a Solar Eclipse can happen.
Stars, hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires. William Shakespeare, Macbeth
HorrorScopes Did You Know?
music
Chasing Musical Dreams
By CASEY Casey Lucas-Quaid talks to young violinist Ashley Park, LUCAS-QUAID who’s in Queenstown for the one of the world’s top violin One of the founding purposes of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition is to give young violinists the opportunity to make industry connections, as there are few high-paying opportunities and competition for jobs can be fierce. The competition’s prize package includes cash prizes, recording deals, invitations to performances and a chance to perform on Sir Michael Hill’s prized Guadagnini violin ‘The Southern Star’.
Ashley Park’s childhood love of the violin has taken her on a journey all over the globe. From her home in New York to the world-renowned Juilliard School to Europe and now to New Zealand, Ashley is one of the quarter-finalists chasing her dreams at the Michael Hill International Violin Competition. “I was always a musical kid,” she says. “Even when I was a toddler I was always singing and dancing.” When Ashley’s parents took her to attend an orchestral performance featuring solo flute, they saw her interest and thought she’d come home and announce she wanted to take up flute. “But instead, I was just completely fixated on the violin.”
“Competitions like this are so important,” Ashley says. “It’s not just the hours you put in, working toward a career in music is so difficult.” She’s thrilled by the opportunity to perform in front of so many people at the Michael Hill competition, both in the halls and online. “You don’t get that kind of exposure anywhere else,” she says.
From there sprung, a nascent career in music that has since taken her halfway around the world. It’ll be her second time in New Zealand while she loves exploring the town and the walking trails, she’s most looking forward to the opportunity to perform.
The Quarter-finals of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition begin on 31st May at Queenstown Memorial Centre.
“I’ve always dreamed of performing with a full orchestra,” she says. “But you have to prove you’re worthy of even being invited to play with these groups. I grew up listening to these big performers, concert violinists playing with full symphony orchestras. To be completely surrounded with that much volume, that much music behind you.” 16
book review
Normal People By Sally Rooney
Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody. Mark Twain
Written by 28-year-old Irish author Sally Rooney, ‘Normal People’ exploded on to the literary scene in 2018. It was longlisted for the 2018 Man Booker Prize and last month beat Michele Obama’s autobiography to win top prize at the British Book Awards (aka the Nibbies). Set in Ireland in the 2000s, the novel follows the complex relationship between two teenagers, Connell and Marianne. Connell is handsome, popular and intelligent. Marianne is unpopular and intimidating. Her affluent family employ Connell’s mother as a cleaner. When the pair reach university, Marianne becomes pretty and popular, but Connell struggles to fit in. Still drawn to each other but ever unsure of the strength of their relationship, they must decide how willing they are to save each other.
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LOCALGUIDE
No5 CHURCH LANE ABOUT: No5 Church Lane is renowned for its world-class cocktail list, unsurpassable service and outstanding locally-sourced Mediterranean style cuisine. No5 also has an excellent selection of vegetarian meals available. For discerning drinkers in Queenstown No5 is a bar with a difference. Whether a local or just here for a quick visit, the team at No5 is ready to satisfy the taste buds with delicious cocktails, fine champagnes, carefully selected local and international wines and some of the tastiest dishes in Queenstown. SPECIALTIES: Try the versatile mezze-style dishes, perfectly portioned for sharing. SOURCE SAYS: Intimate and welcoming, No5 is a stand-out destination for every meal of the day as well as an evening of cocktails. Opening Times: 7:30am till late. Daily Happy Hours between 5-6pm and 9-10pm. Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner al-a-carte. Music: Background. Outdoor area: Yes, with heat lamps and awnings. 18
Address: 5 Church Lane, Queenstown, NZ Phone: +64 (0) 3 450 2166 Email: info@no5churchlane.co.nz Website: no5churchlane.com
THE GRILLE ABOUT: The Grille by Eichardt’s is Queenstown’s premier dining destination right on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. With a vibrant and stylish setting, it offers an outstanding menu that showcases the unique tastes of the region where the bounty of Central Otago and Southland awaits. Savour each hand-crafted dish where homegrown, free-range and locally sourced produce is at the forefront of an authentic dining experience. A state of the art kitchen fully equipped for curing, smoking and grilling dishes to perfection makes each course unrivalled in its flare and flavour. Your new favourite local dining experience awaits. SPECIALITIES: Try the Tomahawk steak with a few friends, it’s up to 1500g of meaty perfection. SOURCE SAYS: From the team who brought us the delicious tapas at Eichardt’s Bar comes Queenstown’s next big thing.
Address: Marine Parade, Opening Times: 7.30am until late Queenstown, NZ Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, steak, salads, sandwiches Phone: +64 (0) 3 441 0444 Music: Background Email: thegrille@eichardts.com Outdoor area: Panoramic lake views Website: eichardtsdining.com 19
LOCALGUIDE
THE WORLD BAR ABOUT: The World Bar has a long and solid reputation in Queenstown. Since moving to their new premises in 2015, The World has undergone a transformation and set a new standard for both all day food and late night entertainment. The menu is broad and full of some classics. There’s heaps of seating both indoors and out. If you’re looking for a quiet hidey-hole, head for the ‘shed’ out the back. The main room is lively and the front deck is one of Queenstown’s favourite sun-traps. SPECIALTIES: Burgers, Fish Tacos, Mac ‘n’ Cheese Balls and great service. SOURCE SAYS: These guys have been doing this stuff for a while now and they know how to look after you. Great food, great people and if you’re after a burger, this is the only end of town - no need to queue, just sit down and relax... Opening Times: Noon - late Food: Full menu lunch and dinner Bookings: Possible Music: Background music early. Live music + DJs later Outdoor area: Suntrap
Address: Church Lane, Queenstown, NZ
Phone: +64 (0) 3 450 0008 Email: Info@TheWorldBar.com Website: TheWorldBar.com 20
TANOSHI ABOUT: Tanoshi is one of Queenstown’s rare hidden gems. Tucked away on Cow Lane, this surprising and compact Japanese eatery has become a local favourite. Tanoshi is all about the Teppan grill and the menu includes some amazing new interpretations of Japanese classics. From the moment you arrive, host Keita Yoshimura and Chef Tatsuhito Sasakura make you feel welcome and part of the vibrant atmosphere. There’s an extensive range of sake, whiskey and Japanese cocktails with Kirin lager on tap. Open for lunch, dinner and late night grazing. SPECIALITIES: Dishes from the Teppan grill and a huge range of quality Sake. SOURCE SAYS: A local favourite for a quick lunch stop or a late night get together with your crew. Some of the whiskeys are outrageously good.
Address: Cow Lane,
Queenstown, NZ
Opening Times: 12pm until midnight Food: Lunch, dinner, Japanese Teppan grill Music: Background Outdoor area: Yep, overlooking Cow Lane
Phone: +64 (0) 3 441 8397 Email: bookings@tanoshi.co.nz Website: tanoshi.co.nz 21
LOCALGUIDE
COYOTE GRILL ABOUT: Established in 2012, Coyote Grill is one of Queenstown’s best-loved Mexican restaurants. Now under new ownership, the team are dedicated to continuing Coyote’s fun, vibrant, yet chilled-out atmosphere. A favourite among locals, there’s a terrific range of traditional Mexican dishes with a classy twist. There’s plenty of gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options and with a menu that goes above and beyond your average burritos-and-tequilas offering, there’s something to entice every palate. This April 2019, Coyote Grill will undergo an exciting renovation. Watch this space, your favourite Mexican eatery is about to get even better. SPECIALITIES: Sizzling fajitas, antojitos (tapas), margaritas and many other cocktails
Opening Times: 7:30am till late. Daily Happy Hours between 5-6pm and 9-10pm. Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner al-a-carte. Music: Background. Outdoor area: Yes, with heat lamps and awnings. 22
Address: 66 Shotover Street, Queenstown Phone: +64 441 8562 Email: coyotegrill66@gmail.com Website: www.coyotegrill.co.nz
BOLIWOOD ABOUT: Boliwood serves up authentic Indian cuisine in central Queenstown and at 5 Mile, Frankton. The restaurant offers high-quality dishes inspired by traditions from every corner of India. From palak paneer to fish kohliwada and there’s a whole range of Halal dishes to make your mouth water. Restaurant Manager Manmeet takes prides in Boliwood’s cuisine and says that the focus has always been to serve quality food with superior taste. Boliwood is renowned for pioneering delicious South Indian dishes in Queenstown. For quality and authentic Indian cuisine without compromise, look no further than Boliwood. SPECIALITIES: Authentic Indian cuisine; particularly South Indian dishes and adventurous street food. SOURCE SAYS: Give the unique prawn Malabari a try – a light coconut curry with a distinctive aroma. Address: 62 Shotover Street Phone: 03 442 7779
Opening Times: 11am till 11pm and 3/34 Grant Road, 5 Mile Phone: 03 442 2019 Food: Lunch, dinner, dessert, drinks and takeaway Email: info@boliwood.nz Music: Contemporary Indian Fusion Outdoor area: Street dining – great for people watching! Website: www.boliwood.nz 23
environment
Dark Days Lie Ahead
Environmental charitable trust Sustainable Queenstown’s Hilary Lennox looks at the stark reality of climate change The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns we’ve only 12 years to limit the impeding climate change catastrophe, and making any difference to this dark fate will require each and every one of us to make changes. Some practical steps that you can take to help include: - Vote for political parties that put the environment first; - Come together and join groups such as Sustainable Queenstown to push for changes big enough to matter; - Eat less meat, particularly beef and dairy; - Ensure that your home is wellinsulated to improve your energy efficiency; - Walk or cycle where possible, and if not, use public transport and avoid flying; - Buy fewer items, consume less and demand a low carbon option in everything you buy. The future for our planet isn’t bright. Dark days lie ahead if we don’t act now.
Climate change statistics paint a very dark picture of what we’re doing to our planet. According to NIWA (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research), there was a 52% increase in atmospheric CO2 in 1990 – 2016. New Zealand’s gross greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 20% since 1990. Increased atmospheric CO2 results in increased ocean acidity, which affects the vital organisms that are the foundation of the ocean food chain. Glaciers are melting all around the world, sea levels around NZ are expected to rise by more than a metre by 2120, and one third of the ice volume in the Southern Alps has disappeared over the past 40 years. Three of the past five years have been among the hottest ever recorded in NZ. We’re also experiencing more extreme rainfall events and more intense thunderstorms. Globally, there’s an increase in extreme heat and precipitation, more devastating hurricanes and more severe floods and droughts. The fate of many species will depend on their ability to migrate away from less favourable climatic conditions. WWF scientists have estimated that most species on this planet (including plants) will have to redistribute themselves across at least 1,000 metres each year to keep within a suitable climate zone and avoid extinction. 24
grow show
Hibernating
Dr Compost, aka Ben Elms, explains what you should be doing in your garden over the dark and wintery months
It’s June, yeehaa! Only three dark and dank months to go until spring. 12 short weeks, 83 wonderful days till the sun starts to warm your bones and your soil. It’s time to hibernate like a bear and drink like a Scotsman (single malt whiskeys here we come). Now we can just about ignore the garden at this point in time, but (and there’s always a but), some work done now will pay dividends in the spring.
one part Dolomite and apply this mix to your soils.
So, here’s four things you could do:
4. Make Biochar in a steel bath. Pee on it and then mix it into your veggie beds. Have a Biochar party drinking that whiskey! In July’s issue we’ll go into more detail…
3. It’s a great time to make a big compost heap, tidy up around your property, do a final grass cut, deadhead flowers, pull out the weeds, chop up corn and Jerusalem artichoke plants and tidy up your weedy pathways (put something down to stop the weeds growing –maybe some old carpet and cardboard).
1. Mulch. How are those winter veggies growing? Have you been successful? Picking leafy green salads and broccolini to your heart’s content? If so, grab some of your compost and give these cut-andgrow-again plants a little side dressing to warm their cockles. Are they happily mulched? If not, chuck it on and keep them cosy. By mulching your plants and beds over winter you’re protecting the soil from rain compaction, and from rain leaching those hard-earned nutrients in the soil. By mulching now you’ll also prevent your beds being full of weeds by September.
Happy Hibernating-ish
2. When was the last time you put lime on your veggie bed? Lime (calcium, not the fruit!) is one of the essential building blocks of soil and plant health and should be applied to your veggie beds at least once a year. Mix four parts flour lime with 25
xxxx In nature, light creates the color. In the picture, color creates the light. Hans Hofmann
By DR COMPOST
music
New Album Comes to Light
By BETHANY Bethany talks to post-rock band EchoKnot about light, G ROGERS music and their new album. Considering the band’s track Ambient post-rock band EchoKnot are set to release their debut album record for visually stunning effects that are intrinsic to their style, this month. ‘Under a Mountain’ is the first full album release from the moving to recorded sound is a new Queenstown-based band which Joe development. Cowie and Scott Kennedy started “We’ve never made recordings in back in 2014. this way,” says Joe. “We’ve taken what we used to do live originally, Known for their mind-blowing, we’re re-mixing ourselves and multi-sensory performances at doing more what an electronic events like the LUMA light festival band would do. We’ve used our own (Queenstown Gardens, 31st May – demos to refine what we like and 3rd June), ‘Under a Mountain’ is re-record what we like. I’m really a collection of EchoKnot sounds from early performances through to glad we’ve done a record.” never-heard-before tracks. Improvisational, pseudo“One song is the first thing we’d ever psychedelic, post-rock. EchoKnot offers loud music for quiet done together, another we’d only done once before recording it,” says reflection. Melody drives the rhythm, rather than the other way Joe. “It’s a cross-section, a history around, and the melody moves of the band,” adds Scott. organically, with feeling – there’s This year’s LUMA will be the first no stock-standard song structures time the album will be heard in here. its current iteration in public and “We’re really excited, it’s been a the duo have promised a striking long process – a journey we didn’t performance to accompany the expect – and we’re really proud of release (last year’s show saw it,” says Scott. them playing in a light-illuminated box, with lights controlled by the Check out the album on Spotify, sounds). Bandcamp and iTunes, or wait for the vinyl release (further details “We’ve always tried to do something at echoknot.nz, or pre-order from different at LUMA. This year we’re Bound Books and Records in playing in the greenhouse and Queenstown). there’ll be a strong visual aspect. We’re always looking for what we can do differently, what will surprise people,” says Scott. 26
Light Saber - Simon Williams
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QUIZ Which spice is named from Hungarian for pepper? Brinjal is an Indian/S African word for what vegetable? In the Isle of Man TT motorcycle race, the TT stands for what? Dart, mushroom, grain, notions and piping are terms from whichhandicraft? 5. Brimstone is an old word for which chemical element? 6. Which continent has the highest average elevation? 7. What edible weed is named from ‘lion’s tooth’? 8. What does the scientific term fission mean? 9. What are the four terrestrial planets of the Solar System? 10. Which two stimulants formed the basis of the original Coca-Cola? 1. Paprika 2. Aubergine 3. Tourist Trophy 4. Sewing 5. Sulphur 6. Antarctica 7. Dandelion 8. Split 9. Mercury, Venus, Earth & Mars 10. Cocaine & Caffeine
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ONE TO WATCH Striving for perfection can often be someone’s downfall. For Nina (Natalie Portman), landing the lead role for ‘Swan Lake’ against her peers at the prestigious New York Ballet School is a dream come true. For this production, she must personify the innocent and fragile White Swan (for her, a perfect fit) as well as a dark, sensual, Black Swan whose qualities are better suited to the School’s new arrival, Lily (Mila Kunis). Nina is overwhelmed by immense pressure as she struggles to embody the ‘Black Swan’ and finds herself competing for the part. She loses her grip on reality and descends into a psychological nightmare.
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It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. Aristotle
Black Swan (2010)
the word By CAMILLE KHOURI
Matariki Matters family and friends, to share kai and enjoy each other’s company.
We’re pretty displaced when it comes to holidays in Aotearoa. We celebrate Guy Fawkes at a time when it is getting dark later and most kids (the real fans of fireworks) can’t even stay up late enough to appreciate them. We celebrate Halloween in Spring, when pumpkins are out of season and cost a bomb. We spray fake snow on our windows at Christmas. But we have an amazing holiday (or time of year, at least) staring us in the face, in the middle of winter when we need it most, and it’s called Matariki. What is Matariki? It is the Maori name for a cluster of stars that is visible in the night sky at a certain time of year. For Maori, the appearance of these stars marks the beginning of a new year. It is traditionally also a time to better yourself, to waiananga, or study. Like most new beginnings, it is an opportunity to reflect on the past and look forward to the future.
Unfortunately, Matariki usually passes by without most non-Maori New Zealanders paying much attention. This year, it begins on June 10. In Queenstown, the annual Matariki Torchlight Hikoi (communal walk or procession) will occur that evening as part of the Queenstown Winter Festival. This is great – but surely we could do more. How about a national holiday when all New Zealanders can stop and enjoy the night sky, think about loved ones, get together and eat, and reflect on what we have learned and what we could learn in the coming year? We get a day off for the Queen and she’s miles away! Who’s with me?
One of the main constellations in the sky at Matariki is a waka, which is said by some Maori to be the spiritual resting place of those who have died that year. At Matariki, when the constellation is visible, those spirits are able to move on. So for some, this is a time to farewell loved ones. In that vein, it is an occasion to get together with 30
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STUBACCA STUBACCA
FREEZE YA BITS OFF BUSKING :: 30th May - 1st June. Main Street and Irk Street, Gore. Prize pool of $3000.
STUBACCA :: Disco and House at Yonder. 1st June. 9pm - late / Free Entry. Happy hour from 9pm. 14 CHURCH ST
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LUMA LIGHT FESTIVAL :: Queenstown Gardens, 31st May to 3rd June. Visit LUMA.nz for more information.
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STORY SLAM :: A live storytelling comp 9PM-LATE FREE ENTRY Yonder. 1st June. 9pm - late / Free. Entry. Happy hour from 9pm. A LIVE STORYTELLING COMPETITION
STORY SLAM “THE RECIPE BOOK”
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NITTY GRITTY DJ NIGHT :: The Sherwood SHOW 8:30PM FREE ENTRY 7th June. Northern Soul, R&B, Funk, 60S Garage + Motown. 8:00PM / FREE.
MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL VIOLIN COMPETITION :: 31st May to 3rd June, Queenstown Memorial Centre. 16 breath-taking virtuosos compete for a place in the semi-finals. Preconcert lectures and spectacular performances from some of the world’s best violinists.
RANDOMAMBO PRESENTS: INVADERS :: The London. 7th June. 10pm - 4am. FREE ENTRY.
PINK RIBBON HIGH TEA :: 8th June. The Hayes, 1 Onslow Rd, Lakes Hayes Estate. Pink Gin on arrival and High tea included. Tickets $50. All proceeds to Breast Cancer Pink ribbon. 32
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NO NONSENSE. JUST GOOD TIMES. DJ PREFERINSE :: Hip hop, funk + future bass at Yonder. 7th June. 9pm - late. Free Entry. Happy hour from 9pm.
ENTREPRENEUR COFFEE JAM :: 13th June 10.45am. Prospector Collaboration Space, 7 Earl St, QT
DJ PREFERINSE HIP HOP, FUNK & FUTURE BASS WITH
YONDER LATIN HOUSE PARTY WITH DJ CAMHI :: 8th June. 9pm - late. Free Entry. Happy hour from 9pm.
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YONDER LATIN HOUSE PARTY WITH
REMARKABLY FUNNY PRESENTS: OPEN MIC COMEDY :: Yonder, Queenstown, 13th June, 8.30-10pm.
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OPEN MIC COMEDY
DJ CAMHI
MC - SNAP PRESENTED BY RUSEWEBSITES
THE SAM WAVE SEXTET :: Yonder, Queenstown, 14th June, 9pm - late. Free Entry. Happy hour from 9pm.
ECHOES - SONGS FOR CHOIR :: 9th June 3pm. Thomas Brown Art Gallery. Remarkable Vocals, Queenstown’s own choral ensemble brings another concert of music through the ages.
THE SAM WAVE SEXTET 14 JUNE 13 JUNE
HAPPY HOUR DJ + HAPPY FROM 9PM - HOUR 10PM IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 9PM-LATE
DOORS 8:00, SHOW PAINT & WINE NIGHT - BOB ROSS’8 JUNE INQUEST AT 8:30PM THE WORLD BAR :: AUTUMN FOREST :: 11th June 7pm. 13th June. Doors from 9:30pm. 9PM-LATE FREE ENTRY Yonder, Queenstown. Tickets $45 Prizes, beer, and good times! paintvine.co.nz
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SNOW & BASS 2019 :: 21st - 23rd June. Loco Queenstown. Presented by Shucka & Music for the People.
THE RETURN OF TURTLE FUNK :: Yonder, Queenstown, 15th June, 9pm - late. Free Entry. Happy hour from 9pm. THE RETURN OF
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TURTLE FUNK
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THIS MOUNTAIN LIFE 2019 :: 18th June. The World Bar Queenstown. Tickets $16.20 / eventbrite.com.au
RICHTER CITY REBELS :: At Yonder. 21st June, 9pm - late. Free Entry. Happy hour from 9pm. NEW ORLEANS FUNK BRASS BAND
ONBOARD RECYCLE SNOWBOARD EXHIBITION :: 20th - 25th June. Queenstown Art Centre. HAPPY HOUR FROM 9PM 9PM-LATE
Tell us the score
QUEENSTOWN WINTER FESTIVAL :: 2023rd June. We showcase why we are so proud of our place and invite you to come and share that with us.
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NO NONSENSE. JUST GOOD TIMES. ADAM MCGRATH :: 21st June at the Sherwood. 8:00pm. Eventfinda.co.nz. By Queenstown Winter Festival.
REMARKABLE THEATRE NIGHT :: The Sherwood. 25th June. 6-7:30pm / FREE ENTRY.
SURF ROCK WITH DOLPHIN FRENZY :: At Yonder. 22nd June, 9pm - late. Free Entry. Happy hour from 9pm.
SHERWOOD SONGWRITER SOCIETY :: Brought to you by Altitude Brewing. 27th June 8pm - 10pm / Free Entry.
FIRST NIGHT SKI :: Coronet Peak. 22nd SURF June, 5pm. Join us in kicking off our weekly night ski ROCK sessions.
THE HELLFIRE ANTHOLOGY, BOOK LAUNCH AND READING :: Wilson & Dorset, Wanaka, 28th June, 5-6.30pm. Sherwood, Queenstown, 29th June, 6-7.30pm. Reading from the Hellfire Anthology, a highly artful book featuring the local and international poets who performed at Lyttelton’s legendary Hellfire Club poetry nights.
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QUEENSTOWN MARDI GRAS 2019 :: Coronet Peak. 23rd June, 5pm. Tickets $99-$199 theticketfairy.com
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