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THIS MONTH...

FACES & PLACES 4

Q&A 11

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SOUTH photographers focus on local events With Jennian Homes’ clients, Noel & Alison Miller

INTERVIEWS 32

Art in the Clevedon Countryside

SPECIAL FEATURE

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TRAVEL 8

FOOD 28 29

Great Barrier – Hauraki Gulf jewel

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Recipes All’s Fare – what’s new on the market

FASHION, BEAUTY & HEALTH 24 25

HOME 34 37

leo + BE Age of influence Sun rises on Ketz-Ke Black

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PINK RIBBON BREAKFAST SIGNATURE EVENT More than $1450 was raised at a ‘sparkling’ pink ribbon breakfast hosted last month at Portobello Restaurant in Pukekohe by Signature Homes Papakura/ Franklin in support of breast cancer research. With guests well and truly ‘in the pink’, SOUTH photographer, Wayne Martin, was focused on the rosy mood.

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Vanuatu sun!

While readers peruse this month’s SOUTH magazine, I am (hopefully) sunning myself and drinking cocktails in Vanuatu. There’s nothing like a winter escape and although days were sunny just before I left, at 3 degrees Celsius, they made the prospect of a relaxing Air Vanuatu flight, followed by seven nights at Breakas Beach Resort, Port Vila, most appealing.

he wrote: ‘Dear Mummy you are as light as a feather and as beautiful as a prancing reindeer’ and underneath ‘I love you Mum’.

He had also drawn a picture of his mother walking the dog and himself on a scooter next to her; underneath were the words ‘the cycle of love’. I’m not sure about the prancing reindeer but this Blake ‘original’ certainly gave us the warm fuzzies.

Of course, being lily white, I couldn’t fly out without a spray tan and where else to go but Bloom Skin and Beauty’s new clinic at the Karaka centre (71-75 Hingaia Rd). What’s more, at my age, with the grey setting in, my snowy eyebrows were in need of shaping and tinting.

Hopefully, others also took time to appreciate the role of motherhood – it’s one that should bring great joy, humour, and abiding love accompanied, of course, by a few trials and tribulations!

With Bloom having just moved into the new complex, I was keen to check it out – perfect! There really is something to be said for personal pampering which leaves you feeling elated. However, more about that and Vanuatu when I return.

Before I fly, I must tell you about the lovely Mother’s Day card my eight year old grandson made for his mother (my daughter). Inside

However, reading this month’s SOUTH should be anything but a trial! Go enjoy our travel stories, a look at Clevedon artists, recipes, fashion and more.

on the cover DRINKS DOWN TO A TEA: Red Seal’s delicious ‘hot and cold’ fruit and herbal teas make them ideal for any occasion but when a little added zing is needed then turn up the heat or, when greeting visitors, ‘break the ice’ with a refreshing cocktail-style brew. Our cover, showing Raspberry, Strawberry & Cucumber Sparkling Tea, is just one creative recipe from Red Seal. Check it out on page 31 or visit www.redseal.co.nz for more ideas.

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Pacific Dance Festival Now – June 23, times vary, Mangere Arts Centre, Corner Bader Drive and Orly Avenue, Mangere Showcasing work by a range of Pacific choreographers, this festival brings a wealth of talent from throughout our region to the Auckland stage. Putting their best feet forward, these lively performers are sure to impress. For a full schedule of events, visit pacificdance.co.nz.

The Auckland South home Show June 22-24, 10am-5pm, Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Manukau When it comes to ideas for how we Kiwis like to live, forget Kansas, Toto, head on over to the Auckland South Home Show! With plenty of experts – from builders to designers and even gardening gurus – on hand, finding new ways to make our homes some place we really do want to hang our hats has never been easier. See aucklandsouthhomeshow.co.nz for further information.

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Whether hitting the city or hanging around closer to home, Aucklanders from the South side have plenty of options when it comes to entertainment. So, to help readers decide where they want to be, when surrounded by the who’s who, here’s a quick guide to our picks of the month.

Shake, Rattle & Roll June 21, 11am-1pm, Hawkins Theatre, 13 Ray Small Drive, Papakura While it ‘won’t do nothing to save your doggone soul’, a little shaking, rattling and rolling is rather fun, Big Joe Turner once proclaimed. Since then, plenty have embraced his ‘devil in nylon hose’, rocking their way around the clock for decades. In this performance, rock ‘n’ roll greats are showcased in a veritable blast from the past. See operatunity. co.nz for details.

gABS – the great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular June 30, from 12pm, ASB Showgrounds, 217 Green Lane West, Epsom Tap into the taste of some of the finest craft beers and ciders during this celebration of the way we brew. With street food and entertainment in abundance, GABS has plenty for patrons to wrap their laughing gear around. Book fast to drink in the fun. See gabsfestival.com for more information.

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Great Barrier An eight hour ferry trip through stormy seas to Great Barrier Island when she was just a pre-schooler holds no memories for CARMEN BIRD, but her mother remembers the island with great fondness so Carmen decided to re-visit and experience its charms for herself.

I’d long wanted to return to Great Barrier Island so when the opportunity arose recently there was no holding me back.

Today the 90km trip is a lot more civilised than all those years previously – now just four hours

by Sealink ferry or a quick 30 minutes by plane. We opted to fly with Barrier Air for around $180 return but I admit to being a tiny bit apprehensive about the size of the very small aircraft.

However, I was soon distracted by the stunning views as we flew across the Hauraki Gulf. Then, coming in to land we had our first glimpse of the beautiful, rugged landscape as we passed over Medlands Beach and landed at Claris on the western side of the island.

We were met by Steve from Go Barrier who proved to be a wealth of information about island life – he shared some very entertaining stories about the tourists, visitors and locals.

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purchase jars of the famous GB Manuka honey at a great rate.

Made on the northern end of the island, where the bees collect pollen predominantly from Manuka flowers, the honey did indeed taste better and purer (in my mind, anyway).

Our home for the next few days was Tipi and Bob’s Waterfront Lodge, run by….Margery and Pete! Things are slow to change around here so the original name stays.

Perched on a slight hill overlooking Pah Beach on the Tryphena Harbour, the tranquil views from our deck and the clean air meant we slipped quickly into relaxation mode. Auckland’s hustle and bustle was soon forgotten.

Dumping our bags, we headed out with fishing guru, Chris from Hooked on Barrier, cruising up the coast through dazzling deep blue water before settling down to fish around the breathtaking Broken Islands.

Before we knew it our group was reeling in huge snapper and a

Kahawai that gave one of the girls a good bicep workout getting it on to the boat.

In the blink of an eye, Chris had filleted one snapper and had a plate of sushimi with soya sauce sitting next to a bottle of rosé – fishing can be thirsty work.

A good chunk of the Barrier is made up of publicly-owned reserves and rugged native bush with about 70% of the island managed by the Department of Conservation (DOC) and Auckland Council so what better way to explore than walking wherever we could?

Subsequently, two days tramping through the glorious island wilderness with one long day on the Aotea track and up to Mt Hobson, (the highest point on the island), was exhilarating.

We hiked up and up and up and then down, down through the most stunning raw landscapes to the natural hot pool where we took time to soak in the warm stream before getting back into our tramping gear and setting off again.

On the second day we headed for the east coast with its windswept cliffs and views out over a thundering ocean before ending up at pristine Medlands Beach.

Rumour has it that Great Barrier has the 10th greatest walk in New Zealand but the locals prefer to keep their unique spot off the beaten tourist path so they declined the tell us where!

But perhaps one of the most impressive aspects of Great Barrier was its view of the sky, nothing short of spectacular in a peaceful, serene way. I now understand why the island was awarded dark sky sanctuary status in October 2017, one of only three places in the world to have this honour.

There are no power stations on GB therefore all power is created via solar panels and generators.

As a result there are no street lights and at night it is as black as black. Hilde, originally from the Netherlands, runs stargazing company, Good Heavens. She arrived on great Barrier as a backpacker 20 years and never left. www.southmagazine.co.nz

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We spent the night with her learning about constellations, Orion, the star signs and discussing the Milky Way. We enjoyed a close up view of the stars from her impressive telescope which, because of its size, I mistook for a monumental statue. Huge it was!

To keep city folk comfortable she sets them up with camp chairs, hot chocolate and homemade brownie and although our booking was meant to be two hours, she had so much to share we stayed for three.

Hilde, I’m sure, could have kept going all night.

We definitely picked the right weekend to have a taste of the island nightlife; the only pub on the Barrier is Irish – Curraach Irish Pub was opened 20 years ago by Phil and his Irish wife Marie – and the Saturday night just happened to be St Paddy’s Day .

We drank Guinness and green tequila and danced all night to the Irish band. I was lucky enough to have my friend Carol who lives on Barrier introduce us to a few of the locals. Everyone had a story to

tell and none of them, dull – just fasinating!

One local, nicknamed The Hermit, leaves his house just three times a year. He makes his own rum and has an impressive veggie garden but no fridge. On the other hand he does have a canon that he blasts every now and again.

Then there’s the wealthy set with immaculate Omaha-worthy baches, predominantly at Medlands Beach.

Many owners helicopter in for three weeks at Christmas.

An unofficial tiki tour of some of Carol’s favourite haunts included breakfast at the Pah Café with a perfect coffee and eggs benedict.

Next stop, Shoal Bay Pottery owned by the lovely Sarah. When you make a purchase she writes her bank account down on a card with the amount and you just pay her online when you arrive home – so trusting.

I just had to enquire, ‘does everyone pay?’ She shrugged, laughed and said she’s not sure,

she doesn’t check her bank account very often but no stress, ‘money isn’t everything’. Sara’s place is a treasure trove of creative, quirky and just crazy stuff – an overload of the senses and so much to look at that neither my eyes, or my camera, could quite absorb it all.

The wooden petrel, the driftwood fence adorned with all sorts of trinkets, the stone couches in the garden, an old motor cycle helmet on a pole (covered in decorations), spider webs, fish bones and bird bones on window ledges – the mad professor’s lab has nothing on this!

The art gallery is another must see, a hub for all the creatives that live on this magical island. It’s a showcase of paintings, sculpture, pottery, photography, crochet decorations, jewellery, the Great Barrier skincare range and more.

There were only a few dining establishments but enough for us to enjoy some meals out. Lunch at Fat Puku was a treat; burgers at Swallow – so good they have been on TVNZ’s Breakfast Show – and Scoff and Tackle, a bakery which

sells mouth-watering cream buns just like Mum used to make back in the day.

Growing one’s own veggies and trading or sharing eggs, fish, greens and herbs is pretty much a given on the island. The pace of life took me back to when everything was a bit slower – even in Auckland – a time when we stopped and smelt the roses, breathed a bit deeper and enjoyed the simple things in life.

Of course, tourism is a huge part of the Barrier’s mini economy and provides income for many of the permanent 950 residents. Yet, locals want to preserve this paradise and keep some of the commercial madness of tourism at bay. That’s a hard balance to maintain.

Although visitors to the island slows dramatically in winter and most businesses shut down for several months, I’m keen to plan for a winter return – apparently the sky is even more incredible then.

I can’t imagine how so I must see for myself – here’s hoping for some cloudless winter days and good flying weather!

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So, what are you waiting for? Come on over and see for yourself what life could be like in a Jennian Home.

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For the home you’ve wanted from New Zealand’s most awarded builder, contact Jennian Homes Franklin today.

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Q&A Noel & Alison Miller With jennian homes customers

Noel and Alison Miller moved into their newly built Jennian home in Te Kauwhata just two months ago. It was their first new build experience giving them the dream home they had long wanted.

SOUTH asked the Millers about their experience and the outcome.

These days there are copious building companies to choose from; how and why did you decide on Jennian Homes Franklin?

We visited several local building franchises and found the sales staff at Jennian the most welcoming; nothing was too much trouble. They weren’t pushy or wanting us to sign up there and then. Instead, they visited our site before we signed with them and even before we had settled on the land, so they could see what we wanted to achieve.

We wanted our dream home, and rather than tell us what we could have, they asked what we wanted, then made it happen. We were on the same page.

Vincent and Michelle Costello have been building Jennian Homes in Franklin for more than 10 years, did you find them to be knowledgeable and helpful when you approached them about building?

Very much so; they fully explained the process. As we had never done this before we relied on their expertise. We had heard some building horror stories and wanted everything done right. They were both there to help us through any issues. Working in a bank, I have helped a lot of people with the financial side of building so I knew building could be stressful.

As a result, I knew we needed the Costello’s to help us with the process.

Did have your own architect or did you choose a Jennian Homes existing plan?

We’ve had two homes since we married; neither was a new home.

We had an idea of what we wanted so looked at some Jennian plans which fitted with our ideas and also visited some show homes. An adapted Jennian plan, incorporating added elements we saw and liked, perfectly suited our needs.

You were living in Tuakau, what made you build in Te Kauwhata?

We had sold our property and couldn’t find a suitable replacement so decided to build. Our previous home was on two acres but with construction going up all around us, we wanted to get back to a rural outlook. Our daughter and her family live in Waerenga so we knew the area. When a 65-acre block came on the market just as we were looking around, we bought it and everything fell into place. Noel works from home doing mechanics and engineering but I travel to Takanini each day. However, the drive is worthwhile when I come home to such a beautiful house.

How much advice did you receive regarding building materials?

We were given all the options as well as addresses of places built with materials which appealed to us. We did a few road trips to help us decide because it’s not easy imagining outcomes just from looking through brochures.

Did Jennian Homes offer you the services of a colour consultant and or did you plan interior decor yourself?

Yes, we had colour consultant from Yellow Fox but we already had fixed ideas in mind so they helped us achieve these. Once aware we weren’t building a standard house, we were shown more options to suit our plan.

Who worked with when planning the home and did you deal with the same person throughout?

We started with one sales person who unfortunately left but it was a very smooth transition to Jo who was fully up to speed. In fact, she was fantastic – so patient and nothing was too much trouble. She provided a host of options. Once the build began, project managers, Pete and Alex oversaw the build.

Everyone knew exactly what was happening throughout and, if I rang the office, I was fully informed on progress.

Noel & Alison Miller Most people work to a budget; in considering your own budget was there much you had to compromise on and if so what?

We started with a budget which increased over time, as it does, but we didn’t want a standard home, so we worked outside the box with Jennian to make this happen. In the end, we didn’t compromise on much at all.

How long did the build take once you had signed the contract and were you happy with the time frame?

The build took 9 to 10 months. I don’t think anyone is entirely happy with build time frames especially when living in a shed while the new home is built. But, really, 10 months was much shorter than others we’ve heard about and the wait was definitely worth it. We saw progress every day and excellent communication between all parties was so helpful.

Were there any hold ups with the likes of resource consent and council permits etc? If so, were they dealt with efficiently?

From the time we purchased the land till we were in our new home was almost a year. Everything went

smoothly except for a couple of bumps when chosen items were no longer available or not quite what I wanted. But, again, I was given alternatives and any hiccups were quickly dealt with. The longest part was actually getting everything we wanted into the plan. Later, we did change a couple of things which added to the time.

What aspect of your new home do you like best?

All of it. The house turned out exactly as we had imagined; I still can’t believe it’s ours.

Is there anything you would do differently?

Maybe not live in a shed while having the house built! However, not paying rent saved us money, allowing more to spend on our home.

Given the opportunity to build again would you be knocking on Jennian Homes’ door?

Definitely. We appreciated that most of the tradesmen and contractors were local and, in fact, we knew quite a few of them.

Furthermore, the standard of workmanship was very high. We are extremely pleased.

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Train plans steaming ahead While improvements to our local rail network chug along slowly, ambitious plans for a heritage train museum are at full throttle. ANGELA KEMP reports.

For 60-years Roose vessels traded along the Waikato River and its tributaries, also trans-shipping goods at Port Waikato. He became known as the Grand Old Man of the River.

If you are one of the hapless commuters who face the daily challenge of getting to Auckland by public transport, you will have welcomed the news that the Pukekohe to Papakura rail line is to be electrified. When that eventuates is anybody’s guess but it’s a safe bet steam trains will be rolling along local tracks long beforehand.

Work has started alongside the rail line in Mercer on a new depot and museum for the Mainline Steam Heritage Trust. The development will not only be a depot for maintaining locomotives and rolling stock but eventually a fully operational museum with café and 100-person conference room attracting train enthusiasts from around the world.

Mainline Steam is an organisation devoted to the restoration and operation of historic mainline steam locomotives. It runs regular day excursions and multi-day tours throughout New Zealand. These excursions provide travellers with the unique opportunity to relive the

“Jeanette was hugely supportive from the start, recognising the historical significance and the value of the project to Mercer and the wider Waikato communities,” says Pete.

Mercer Station concept plan days when steam was king while experiencing the magnificent New Zealand countryside.

According to project manager Pete van Grinsven the Mercer rail heritage facility will be one of only a few in the world.

“It will be a great asset drawing international recognition and attention to the Waikato region. It will not only bring in visitors but will also provide employment and business opportunities for local residents,” he says.

MSHT previously had a depot in Auckland housed in the ex NZR diesel depot in Parnell but had to vacate to make way for a new station. Several alternative sites were considered, including Glenbrook, before the Trust located a block of land beside the railway corridor adjacent to the old Mercer railway station and yard.

The new depot will have a 70m x 32m roundhouse to accommodate the excursion train and the maintenance operation. There will be a back shunt to assemble excursion trains and a turntable.

It purchased 4ha from local, Jeanette Thomas, who four years ago opened her own museum in Mercer dedicated to her father Caesar Roose and his place in Mercer’s history.

WEll PlACED FOR THE TRAVEllER Nestled on the banks of the Waikato River, Mercer has long been a great resting place between Auckland and Hamilton.

Good eating establishments, including the Pokeno Bacon Diner and Muddy Waters Tavern, are popular watering holes and the Mercer Cheese shop attracts customers from far and wide.

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Thanks to the Mercer Rowing Club, the river is a constant hive of activity with rowers and their supporters adding to the vitality of the area. At weekends, Mercer Museum is a treasure of local history and contains a great display of old photographs recording the days before the bridge was built.

Those seeking adventure will

know Mercer Airfield for its sky-diving and other aircraft activities while five kms south is the Meremere drag strip. A short distance further on is the Hampton Downs Raceway.

The Mercer Motel is about to be expanded and a large commercial site is being developed near the service station near to SH1.

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Much of the track sets and fittings have come from the closed Huntly East coal mine and are now on site, ready to lay once the site is filled. Fortunately, Auckland’s construction boom is providing plenty of fill to bring the site up to the level of the main trunk track.

“Our Auckland team has been successful in negotiating an access agreement to our new Mercer site through Kiwi-Rail land,” Pete says. “We can now plan to start filling the site as soon as possible as the access is presently able to support trucks driving in and out to dump spoil on our site.

“There are some things that need doing beforehand, mainly installing drainage pipes before dumping fill on the site begins.”

It is expected that the depot will be ready for engines next year.

Also located on the site will be the restored, former Newmarket signal box. Whilst the future of Pukekohe’s historic train station is still undecided, Pete says the trust would be happy to see it re-located to Mercer if the opportunity arose.

MSHT has a depot in Plimmerton and another in Christchurch.

There are seven locomotives available for service and these are continuously maintained in operating condition.

For further information about the trust visit its website at www.mainlinesteam.co.nz

Mercer station circa 1890

MERCER ON TRACK SINCE 1875 The North Island Main Trunk railway opened to Mercer in May, 1875, crossing the Mangatawhiri swamp, then running alongside the Great South Road.

A short branch line met up with the Waikato Steam Navigation company’s boats (later Roose Shipping) which were then plying the Waikato River. The train service started with two trains per day, taking about two hours 50 minutes to travel between Auckland and Mercer. Just over two years later, the line was extended to Ngaruawahia The first station at Mercer was destroyed by fire and the next station, built in 1902, consisted of a long wood and iron building, complete with a large

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refreshment room and bar, ladies room, public room, booking office, stationmaster’s room and post and telegraph department.

There was also a large engine shed besides a large pump house and coal shed. Eight cottages were built nearby for the stationmaster, porter, cadet, two engine drivers, two firemen, and two greasers.

In October, 1940, the Wellington to Auckland express derailed just south of the station. The engine tipped on its side and was overrun by six carriages. The driver and fireman were killed and 12 passengers were injured. Excess speed was blamed for the accident.

Another derailment at Mercer occurred in September, 2013, when some wagons on a freight train left the tracks and blocked the southbound lane of SH 1 and both tracks of the NIMT.

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Picture Perfect

Eagle-eyed precision is needed when hot shot photo journalists hit the streets, as the World Press Photo Exhibition is set to prove. Running from June 30 – July 29 at Smith & Caughey’s on Queen Street in the city, this exhibition features photos ranging from the astonishing to the sublime, selected from more than 73,000 submissions.

More images (and exhibition details) are accessible via worldpressphoto.co.nz.

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Karaka Orthodontics is a specialist orthodontic clinic that is dedicated to providing both children and adults with exceptional specialist orthodontic care.

We use the latest technology throughout our planning process to help identify problems, create customised treatment plans and improve treatment outcomes.

The welcome mat is out for the eagerly awaited Karaka centre now completed at 71-75 Hingaia Rd where it provides opportunities for 17 businesses to meet the needs of locals and nearby residents.

Encompassing a wide range of services, the attractive development, by Murdoch Newell, has been built on a foundation of knowledge and experience combined with skills, resources, safety, vision and quality materials.

At the heart of numerous New Zealand building projects, Murdoch Newell & Co was established in 1968 by John Murdoch, who still runs the company with sons John Jnr and Bain Murdoch.

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Your friendly local pharmacy - for all your healthcare needs

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forges ahead Although specialising in smaller commercial, retail and office developments in Auckland, the company has also been prominent in Hamilton, Christchurch and Nelson. locally, the firm has been responsible for projects such as the Pukekohe Mega Centre and those Pukekohe buildings which are home to Harvey Norman, Briscoes, Rebel Sport, Noel leeming and Godfreys.

Adding to an ever-expanding portfolio, stage one of the new Karaka complex opened in July 2016 with the likes of a restaurant, pharmacy, solicitors, childcare centre, gym, a medical clinic, physiotherapist and others among the first tenants to quickly settle in.

Backing on to stage one, stage two’s new tenants have mostly moved in or in the process of doing so, while stage three at the rear is virtually fully leased but awaiting completion of tenants’ fit outs.

With its distinct community feel, the attractive village-style centre welcomes many local people

among the new business owners, all keen to provide customers with a high level of expertise together with personal understanding of the area.

When all new tenants have moved in and are operational, the centre, in addition to those businesses mentioned is expected to include: Bloom beauty therapy

and skin care clinic (see pages 22-23), a convenience store, Indian restaurant, liquor outlet, butcher plus fruit and vegetables, travel agency, veterinary service, hairdresser, real estate offices, sushi bar, flame grill pizza/ burgers, florist, orthodontist, dentist, acupuncture clinic and staff recruitment company and more.

TopKids Karaka offers inspiring, modern learning spaces where children have the freedom to explore, investigate and develop a love of learning. Contact us today and let us show your child a world of wonder and discovery

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Diversity the Newly opeNed sushi & doNburi shop iN KaraKa

Local residents are spoiled for choice at the new Karaka Centre, 71-71 Hingaia Road, close to the Southern Motorway’s Papakura interchange. Here SOUTH provides snapshot of businesses in the centre covering a wide range of shops and services.

F45 Training:

Delicious fresh sushi made every day.

Vegetarian and healthy brown rice options are also available.

Delivering premium team training in a boutique studio environment, we are a team-based, functional training facility which places huge emphasis on three key factors – motivation, innovation and results. F45 is different because there is no power-lifting or complex footwork; we provide functional exercises which help with everyday activities. And, don’t worry if you’re not athletic, this training is suitable for all fitness levels and abilities. At F45 – F stands for functional and 45 for our 45-minute sessions – no programme is repeated so every

We are open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday.

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workout is a unique experience.

Add in the atmosphere and energy at classes and the amazing results achieved by our members, and you have just some of the reasons why F45 Training is so addictive

Harcourts Real EsTate: Why Karaka? Do you have plans and dreams around property?

For the award-winning team at Harcourts Papakura, opening a boutique office at Karaka village has been a dream and yet a natural progression. The ownership change and expansion to Karaka will serve to enhance the legacy of delivering high performance real

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key to shopping centre estate service to the local area for more than 30 years. Come on in and discuss your real estate plans and dreams at our new office – we’d love to be part of making them a reality for you.

humPhREY & & TuRNER TRAvEl ASSOcIATES: A boutique travel agency where experience lies at the heart of everything they do, Humphrey & Turner Travel Associates is your premium travel business, now open in Karaka. led by Sue & John Humphrey, their small but dynamic team is passionate about all things travel and have an inexhaustible wealth of knowledge which they each employ to craft unforgettable itineraries just for you! Visit the team in-store for a coffee and chat so you can transform your dreams into reality.

KARAKA cONvENIENcE STORE:

KARAKA ORThODONTIcS:

Customers at this newly opened store, where everything has a place, will find plenty to fill their shopping bags. As more people opt to buy smaller amounts on a more regular basis to suit daily needs, owners Prakesh and Hina Patel who live ‘conveniently’ just around the corner in Harbourside, recognised the need for the growing Karaka population to have a well stocked, easy to negotiate, superette right on their doorstep. With this in mind they have covered virtually all household pantry and laundry needs. From an extensive frozen selection through to pet feed and just about everything in between, this store is indeed convenient! It also hosts a lotto outlet with the Patel’s hoping they’ll soon see a local winner!

Holding a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and a Masters in Orthodonotics from Otago University (graduating with distinction) and having gained the MOrthRCEd qualification from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, Bhavia set up a clinic in Pukekohe in 2009. With Franklin growing rapidly, she established Karaka Orthodontics earlier this year as an associate practice to Pukekohe Orthodontists.

Catering to the needs of wider Franklin, the modern, upmarket Karaka practice is located just two minutes from the Southern motorway. It offers the ultimate specialist service at affordable prices. Bhavia is currently a registered member of the NZ Association of Orthodontists, NZ

Dental Council, and Member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS) and Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) Edinburgh.

lJ hOOKER KARAKA: The team at lJ Hooker Karaka understands that when it comes to real estate, communication, sincerity and personal service is the key to a successful result.

Expert at bringing people and places to together, emphasis on best industry practice has reaped rewards for vendors and purchasers. Give one of our team members, a call on 09 8692969 to arrange a free, no-obligation appraisal or just a friendly chat about the current market and future outlook.

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OneStaff: New Zealand’s leading industrial recruitment agency OneStaff works from a network of 16 local branches which now includes Karaka. We deliver recruitment and staffing solutions all across the country, combining national reach with local expertise. Our specialist recruitment consultants work alongside both candidates and clients, connecting highly skilled people with fantastic temporary and permanent job opportunities, whilst supporting the local communities we work with. We welcome your enquiry.

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professional massage therapist and specialists in custom orthotic therapy. Add to that effective Pilates classes, taught by expert Pilates-trained physiotherapists, who are proud to deliver excellence in total body rehabilitation and to help patients achieve their goals.

We listen, and together with our patients, we design an effective individualised treatment plan to have them back doing what they love as fast as possible. From sports injuries to post-operative rehabilitation, acupuncture to exercise prescription and more, we can facilitate huge improvements for patients with many different presentations.

Physio Mechanics:

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A multi-disciplinary, one-stopshop for rehabilitation needs, Physio Mechanics is home to a friendly, approachable team of skilled physiotherapists, a highly experienced holistic chiropractor,

Developed from a single office over 20 years ago to what is now one of the largest real estate groups in the area, we help people achieve their dreams through real estate, recognise that long

WHERE THE LOCALS SHOP FRESH!

At Stoneybridge Market you will find our fantastic full butchery, excellent fresh produce, delectable cheeses, breads, breakfast foods and loads of delicious pantry items for you to enjoy and impress.

To celebrate the opening of their new store, when you book your next holiday in June with Humphrey & Turner and spend over $2000, you will receive a $50 Urban Soul Cafe voucher, so you can treat yourself to something sweet!

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lasting relationships are based on mutual trust, and we have extended our family to Karaka.

“There’s so much for people here.

Karaka isn’t just rural; we have the lakes and harbourside too. What’s more, Sue and I have created long-standing relationships with prominent property developers in the area, placing us in a prime position to fulfil the needs of local clients,” says Peter Belcher, co-partner, Ray White Karaka and Ray White Takanini.

SOul FlOWER: If there is one thing to lifts the spirit it’s the riot of colourful blooms and gorgeous gift ideas at Soul Flower. Giving beautiful flowers is the ultimate form of expression, especially when words are simply not enough and Nicholle Eyre, owner and florist at Soul Flower, together with her team, love the pleasure flowers bring. It’s this passion that has Nicholle looking beyond the vox to everything from

traditional floral arrangements to modern sculptural effects or gorgeous, personalised gift creations. Soul Flower covers every occasion – birthdays, newborns, weddings, anniversaries, corporate functions, funerals and all those special events in between. So when the occasion calls for the natural beauty of flowers, with a bit more too, simply phone or pop in.

STONEYBRIDgE mARKET: A family-owned food store run by locals, Kevin O’Sullivan and wife Rachel are loving their first month serving people from all over Franklin, Papakura and beyond.

Experienced butcher, Stewart Boyle operates the full, in-store butchery serve-over offering a choice of free range NZ chicken, pork, NZ Qualmark beef, lamb and market fresh fish as well as delicious oven-ready options. Check out our full fruit and vegetable section and wide range of pantry goods with artisan breads delivered daily. See

our FB and Instagram for weekly meal ideas, products and specials.

SuShI WA KIm chEF Sushi wa Kim Chef is open six days a week for fresh sushi made daily for a quick bite as well as delicious hot food made to order which customers can eat in or take away.

The owner of this beautiful new sushi and donburi shop has been making high quality sushi for more than 10 years and welcomes the opportunity to open a shop in her neighbourhood. Comfortable and cosy, the eat-in restaurant is also open for dinner Tuesdays through to Saturdays until 8pm. So, come and enjoy amazing food in Karaka!

TOPKIDS KARAKA: Conveniently located next to Karaka’s newest shopping centre, TopKids Karaka is open from 7.30am-6.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Catering for children aged 3 months to 5 years, the centre is resourced

with new, quality equipment in safe, attractive learning environments. Teachers support children in creative and critical thought processes, introducing early concepts of maths, science, art, reading and other curriculum areas. The teaching teams believe in working inclusively with families to ensure positive outcomes for children. www.best-start.org.

uNIchEm KARAKA: A one-stop-shop for all your healthcare needs, the pharmacy offers full prescription services, including unit-dose (robotic blister-packed) medication for those with complicated medicine requirements. Pharmacist, Ranin and her friendly team offer great healthcare advice, and with a wide range of vitamins and natural healthcare, beauty, cosmetics and skincare so customers are sure to find a product to suit their requirements. Come and see all that Unichem Karaka has to offer.

As local as Karaka as wise as 115 years in business 12,000 property specialists 1,000 offices, 10 countries And 6 of those specialists are on your doorstep at Ray White Karaka.

Pop in and meet our team today.

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New era for Bloom Skin & Beauty One clinic in South Auckland known for providing exceptional results in advanced skin care and beauty therapy, is Bloom Skin and Beauty Boutique.

The long established Bloom has recently moved from its former location to a new, custom-built luxury clinic where the emphasis is on elegance and tranquillity, high quality skin care and beauty products and professional service aimed at client comfort and satisfaction.

Boasting a two-station nail bar, three-station pedicure lounge, six multi-purpose treatment rooms, spacious shower and toilet facilities and a sun-drenched terrace, this clinic holds its own against the most prestigious inner city day spas – with the benefit of free customer parking!

Bloom owner leah Simpson opened the original clinic in 2011, just metres up the road, but says the area has grown rapidly and with it her clientele. “The time had come for more comprehensive premises where we could ensure clients receive only the very best attention and treatments.”

Supported by a highly skilled team of six aestheticians, as well as a cosmetic nurse for injectables such as Botox and dermal fillers, leah says the new Bloom Skin & Beauty Boutique meets her criteria for luxury surroundings while remaining unpretentious. correction and healing to achieve the best possible results.”

“We want our clients to be able to relax in a beautiful, tranquil environment and indulge in time out for themselves, while receiving a high level of professional service.”

“The most important aspect is our client’s wellbeing and ensuring their natural features are enhanced by the most suitable treatments as well as being supported by the best products available.”

Treatment rooms are all outfitted with a sink, storage and other salon requisites to cater for every type of treatment from facials to spray tans, makeup, massage, comprehensive skincare therapies, chemical peels and much more.

With that in mind, leah says that Bloom Skin & Beauty can help treat a wide range of skin conditions using multiple treatment options.

leah has designed the Bloom Advanced Treatment menu with this ethos in mind. One of the most popular, non-invasive treatments is Anthélia® Pulsed light which provides effective and safe treatment for a large range of skin damage and concerns.

“Our clients all have individual needs and we ensure that a comprehensive analysis of their skin is undertaken before recommending treatment. From there we can correctly plan and address each aspect requiring

This includes skin rejuvenation to remove signs of ageing and sun damage, hair reduction, treatment of pigmentation and skin discolouration and treatment of red veins, flushing and damaged or broken capillaries.

“At Bloom we focus on two major elements of beauty therapy – advanced skin care and essential beauty services” leah explains.

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“We also provide our clients with a prescription for an ongoing skin regime which they can adopt at home to keep their skin in tip top condition. It’s essential because at the end of the day, we want our clients to be able to maintain the results we help them achieve.”

In addition to Bloom’s advanced treatment menu, essential beauty services include waxing, manicures, pedicures, eye enhancements, massage, spray tanning, facials, pamper packages and more are also offered. They also stock a range of medical grade cosmeceuticals such as PCA, Aspect Dr, Cosmedix and Societe. www.southmagazine.co.nz

Rewarding career EMPOWERING WOMEN

There’s no mistaking Leah Simpson’s passion for her work. Almost 20 years in the beauty business (the past seven as owner of Bloom Skin and Beauty Boutique in Karaka) has made her keenly aware that hers is an industry which requires compassion, sensitivity, and professionalism.

“I love what I do and for me, Bloom is all about empowering women; helping them feel beautiful inside and out.”

As an Estee lauder cosmetic consultant for 10 years, she became an accomplished makeup artist and went on to manage a number of pharmacy and department store beauty counters.

“In that time, I spoke to thousands of women about their beauty concerns and realised that image issues had a big impact on so many lives. That eventually spurred me to train as a beauty therapist.” leah completed her diploma at the Beauty Therapy College of New Zealand, formerly in Newmarket, and, again, as a result of her commitment and hard work, was soon looking to launch her www.southmagazine.co.nz

“It can be very intimidating for women to walk into a clinic and ask for help so, it is important to put people at ease and to allay any apprehensions they may have.

own clinic. “From the outset I realised I wanted an experienced team, which provided more than just treatments and products. I wanted people who could offer understanding as well as care.

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Having started out as a beauty counter pharmacy assistant at just 18 years of age, leah’s hard work and passion for the industry soon showed results and it wasn’t long before she was managing her department.

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Left: LEO+BE Ella Jumper RRP$198.00; LEO+BE Franky Track Pant, RRP$159.00; Middle: LEO+BE Maddy Cardigan, RRP$198.00; LEO+BE Vanessa Pant, RRP$145.00; Right: LEO+BE Matilda Top, RRP$145; LEO+BE Pascale Pant, RRP$159.00.

Inspired by the talents of some of New Zealand’s most watched young women, LEO+BE pays homage to a crew of these fashion-focused Kiwis in the label’s new season collection.

Branded the ‘Age of Influence’, the winter range offers an edit of pieces each named after local digital identities who are shaping fashion conversation.

Keen to inject playfulness into New

Zealand’s millennial fashion scene, sisters and designers, Jenny Drury and Brenda Wilkinson, developed the LEO+BE 2018 winter collection after observing that today’s consumers were more focused on local street style and inspiration than the seasonal disparity of the Northern Hemisphere.

Kiwi girl, Cassidy Morris, introduced as LEO+BE’s first campaign model back in 2017, was hand-picked for

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her alignment with the brand. Now, at the age of 24, she has recently been named the host of Bravo and has a feed that shows an unpolished, achievable eye into fashion.

“More than just a style icon, the LEO+BE girl is a young, aspirational, 20-something woman ready to take on the world and all it has to offer,” Jenny says.

Other local names featuring

in the collection include Ella Yelich-O’Connor (Lorde), former Bachelorette Matilda Rice and model Maddy Budd – brand fans can have fun working out which pieces are named after who.

The collection features 27 readyto-wear styles for the ‘every girl’ – retro jeans and plush-faux fur bomber jackets mix with playful prints and casual cool beanies, skirts and separates.

COLOUR MY LIPS! Budget and handbag-friendly, NATIO’s new Lip Crayons come in five fab shades, with a hue for seasonal changes.

Choose from Earthy Nude, Pink Petal, Spring Flower, Dusty Rose or Red Cherry.

Shades are long lasting and double as both a lip liner and lip colour with a rich, hydrating formula that’s easy to wear all day. Can be resharpened using a makeup pencil sharpener.

NATIO Intense Colour Lip Crayon (2.68g, RRP $13.50), available from pharmacies and some department stores nationwide from July 5.

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Sun rises ON KETZ-KE BlACK Ketz-ke Black exudes timeless style in an elevated capsule collection bursting with in-the-moment colour pops and print.

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Hit the mark yet again with this classy, new-season Ketz-ke Black selection where ‘luscious’ and heavenly’ say it all!

1. Ketz-ke Luscious Top RRP $169.00 Ketz-ke Tangy Pant RRP $169.00 2. Ketz-ke Heavenly Dress RRP $198.00 3. Ketz-ke Infused Top RRP $145.00 Ketz-ke Sav Pant RRP $159.00

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The vein truth

– VARICOSE VEIN MyTHS BUSTED

REV vein specialists are now conveniently located at Ormiston Hospital in Botany Junction. Here Richard Evans talks about varicose vein myths and treatment. you get varicose veins by crossing your legs, don’t you?

And the only way to get rid of them is to have an operation to have them stripped or pulled out?

These are common misbeliefs but they’re also what we call ‘varicose vein myths’.

There’s certainly no need to have your veins stripped.

Thankfully, this procedure has all but been banished to the archives.

We use either laser or medical-grade glue treatments, which is pretty non-invasive stuff. Most people are up and about if not straight away at least the next day.

And crossing your legs? The answer is varicose veins are usually hereditary so making sure you sit ‘uncrossed’ won’t make any difference.

Some people suggest waiting for treatments until the veins get bigger; to after you’ve had children; or until they start causing problems.

However, like most things, the sooner they are attended to, the better the outcome. leaving varicose veins means they may become more ropey and harder to treat.

hOW lASER TREATmENT OR gluE WORKS Using laser gently heats the vein and closes it off so blood can flow to healthy veins.

The vein in question will then eventually fade.

The same goes when we use

glue. Tiny amounts of glue are injected into the problem vein while we monitor the treatment on screen.

When the glue is in place, we carefully apply a bit of pressure on the vein and that seals it. The vein hardens and is eventually absorbed by the body with blood naturally re-routing through to healthy veins.

With visible varicose veins having effectively stopped working, no blood is flowing through there.

Having to wear compression stockings for months is another myth. you do have to wear compression stockings after treatment but only for 10 days max not for months.

So, remember, ropey veins in the legs are not the result of sitting cross-legged all one’s life and, contrary to popular opinion, having varicose veins treated doesn’t involve an operation to have them stripped out.

Please contact me if you have varicose veins.

No referral needed.

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Beans means soup!

As winter chills bites it’s time to bite back – by fortifying ourselves with soul-warming soups and what better way to achieve the perfect blend than with the new Vitamix ASCENT A3500i with five touch button programmes to make soups and other meals easy. There are several models in the range – try this tempting recipe using any Vitamix.

Tuscan Tomato White Bean Soup Makes: 1.9 l (8 cups) Total Time: 25 Minutes

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3 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, peeled, halved 5 garlic cloves, peeled 1/8 tsp salt 2 Tbsp tomato purée 900g Roma tomatoes, quartered 425g white beans, drained 1.25 l (4 cups) vegetable stock 240 ml (1 cup) water 1 sprig rosemary 1 tsp rosemary leaves, chopped 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 115g (4 cups) Ciabatta bread, cubed 55g (1/2 cup) Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions Heat 1 Tbsp of the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over mediumhigh heat. Add the onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, beans, broth, water, rosemary sprig, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes. Discard the rosemary sprig.

Working in batches, carefully ladle the stovetop soup into the Vitamix container and secure lid.

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Select Variable 1. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High. Blend for 20 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.

Pour into a pot to keep warm.

Repeat with leftover soup from the stovetop.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F ). Place the bread cubes on a baking sheet, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and sprinkle with chopped rosemary and shredded mozzarella. Bake until croutons are golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Top each bowl of soup with the croutons and serve.

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Winter wellness Narissa Harvey from Happy Valley Honey talks about how prevention is the key to helping family wellbeing this winter.

Prevention is clearly the best way to avoid winter problems and strengthening an immune system with the help of natural products can help maintain wellness.

Bees are amazing creatures.

They produce a wide variety of substances, many of which have been found to have great health benefits for not only the bees, but humans as well.

Bee keeping and Apitherapy – the use of bee products for health and wellbeing – has been carried out for thousands of years. Today, there is an assortment of natural bee products which can help families stay healthy this winter.

Let’s look at our three favourite products: • Propolis – the natural way to help protect your family. It is created by bees from the natural resin produced by trees as part of their defence system. Honeybees collect the resin, mix it with beeswax and enzymes, and use it to protect the hive. Propolis contains high levels of active bioflavonoids, with well-known immune support and antioxidant properties. It can be taken as capsules, gargled, inhaled or taken with honey and comes as a throat spray too.

• Bee Pollen – is the original ‘natural multi-vitamin’ and mineral supplement. It is capable of giving your body the vitamins and minerals it needs on a daily basis but cannot produce itself.

Pollen is one of the few ‘complete’

foods; it is especially rich in vitamin B group’s thiamin, niacin and riboflavin. It also abounds with minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium, has high iron and zinc levels and very high levels of folic acid. Pollen is the simple answer to helping build up a family’s immune system, increasing energy levels, and increasing stamina and general good health and well being.

• UMF® Manuka Honey – is different to all other honey.

Providing almost super natural qualities, it has been used to help general wellbeing including sore throats and persistent coughs when taken orally. If the family is suffering from sore throats or nasty colds, UMF® Manuka honey can help soothe the pain and reduce inflammation. Higher rating levels of the UMF® Manuka will provide more anti-bacterial protection.

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Ingredients

• 2 slices bread • 3 Tbsp olive oil • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped • 1 generous pinch of sea salt • 15g (1/4 cup) flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

Directions Dice the bread into 1 x 1-cm cubes. Gently heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat, add the diced bread and cook until lightly toasted. Add garlic and cook for another minute.

When the croutons are ready, remove from heat and add salt and chopped parsley, tossing until croutons are coated.

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Moccona diehards will be celebrating if they’ve spotted the gorgeous new designs on 200g Moccona coffee jars in supermarkets now. yes, after partnering with sleepwear designer, Peter Alexander, who has created four limited edition motifs for the iconic Moccona Classic Medium & Dark Roast 200g jars, this full flavoured, delicious Dutch coffee now has even more ‘Mmmmm’ than before. What’s more because Moccona jars have a great seal, once used, the new-look jars are an extra attractive option for storing pantry products in the prettiest way possible! Importantly, Peter Alexander is donating all New Zealand proceeds he is making from the collaboration with Moccona to the New Zealand charity, Paw Justice – now that’s as invigorating as a shot of Moccona! limited Edition 200g Moccona coffee (RRP $20.99), available in supermarkets nationwide. south | june 2018 |

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Pour the water into a jug and add the tea bags. leave to infuse for 3-5 minutes before removing the tea bags. Pour the soda into the jug with the tea. Add ice to 4 tumblers and then top with the sparkling tea.

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Art in the Clevedon artists no longer live a quiet life, secluded from the public while they create their life’s work. Well, certainly not the artists who participate in the Clevedon Art Trail. These artists have flung open their gallery doors and invite one and all to immerse themselves in the art of country living. JES MAGILL recently embarked on an artistic exploration in the area and loved what she saw.

The Wright stuff Tall Tane no piece of junk James Wright from Art Industry in Clevedon is one of six artists featured in Design Junkies, a six-part TV reality competition series which started on TVNZ early May. While reality TV isn’t really his thing, when James heard the brief was to produce an original work based around the theme Aotearoa – which is already the driving force for his own work – he took the plunge.

“Industry without art is brutality”, art scholar, John Ruskin said famously back in 1870, and artist/sculptors, Cheryl and James Wright from Art Industry in Clevedon couldn’t agree more.

Any discussion on art in this picturesque village will inevitably mention the Wrights. Since establishing Art Industry in The Black Shed six years ago, the gallery and creative space has been a pivotal place for artists and artisans to show their work and gain support for their art.

And, as the Wrights were transforming the former humble shed, they always intended that it be a gallery with a difference – one where various artworks could be acquired at affordable prices.

Cheryl creates interior and exterior wall sculpture combining ceramic, corten steel and copper,

while James specialises in large scale pieces, some as tall as 6m, mainly in corten steel.

Art Industry also offers a unique collection of sculpture, painting, jewellery, glass, ceramics, bronze, photography and prints by established and emerging artists.

Many will recognise James’ work from high profile outdoor exhibitions such as Waiheke Sculpture on the Gulf and Sculpture in the Gardens at the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

Several of his pieces are permanently on display there, having been purchased by the Friends of the Gardens.

Back at Art Industry, James says The Black Shed exhibitors are an eclectic mix. “We feature local artists, and colleagues from around the country. Their work is often unique and hasn’t been

The six artists were encouraged to use recycled materials as much as possible and James’ entry called, Tane, which stands 4.3m high, was created from foraged pieces of steel, timber and bronze as well as recycled materials from his own back yard.

“I had a vision of a very tall man, the Lord of the Forest, who encapsulated our culture,” he says.

All six works will be auctioned at the completion of the series.

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Clevedon countryside Art trail beCkons Clevedon sure has a lot going for it; an idyllic valley with a stunning landscape which feels worlds away from the city yet is so close.

This quaint village known among other things for its successful Clevedon Farmers Market, attracts a steady stream of visitors so it’s not surprising that it is home to artists who are inspired by what this beguiling community offers.

Cheryl Wright, from Art Industry in Clevedon says though popular with tourists, it is still a destination visit.

Cheryl and James Wright at home in Art Industry. released to others. For us, it’s really important that whatever we show is different and fresh.”

Commenting on the health of New Zealand’s art scene in general, James says it’s growing all the time. “Art is becoming a bigger part of people’s budgets and

investments, for their landscaping and indoor outdoor flow because it creates an appealing focal piece for their own landscape.

“Having something special puts a smile on their faces – it’s something they enjoy every time they come home. People buy

jewellery to adorn themselves, and in a similar way we buy art to enhance our landscapes.”

Of installing commissioned works for clients, a proud James says, “it’s a privilege to share our art and culture in a way that represents and enhances our environment.”

exhibition dream come true When SOUTH visited Katie Blundell Artist at her Clevedon Valley gallery and studio recently she was applying final brush strokes to a painting titled Grin and Bear It. It’s one of 20 works featuring her solo exhibition, Urban Jungle: Idioms Cityside, opening July 5 at the Railway Street Studios in Newmarket, Auckland.

The painting depicts a bear with green eyes, which Katie explains symbolises the green eyed monster. “It’s a comment on New Zealand’s tall poppy syndrome.

There are people in life who don’t really want you to do well, or rather, they do but they don’t.

We’re constantly told to, ‘grin and bear it’, just keep going; that it’s easier to stay with the group and do what everyone else is doing.”

Paint the Town Grey and Ahead of The Pack are other works lined up for the exhibition, which has recurrent themes of ambition and survival. “I get ideas from life and our urban jungle and, really, it’s about everybody just getting through it.”

The Urban Jungle exhibition follows on from Katie’s largest solo exhibition. Held in 2016, Countryside Idioms, featured 44 works. “The idea for the show came from initially not knowing what an idiom was! English wasn’t my strong suit! But when I researched, I discovered that idioms are common themes humans struggle with. This really helped me explore the collective experience of being human; it’s a similar concept to Carl Jung’s theory of Collective Unconscious.

“The exhibition was a huge success and I said then I’d love to do an Idioms Cityside. So when Fiona Cable from Railway Street Studios offered me a solo exhibition, it was a dream come true.”

Katie’s paintings are honest and clever with a humorous touch. “A collector once said of my art, ‘it’s like having pages of your diary’ and my paintings do have a little bit of my soul. I like that when looking at my earlier work, it takes me back to that time in my life.”

One of three local artists who set up the Clevedon Arts Trail two years ago, Katie also teaches art classes and workshops for all ages.

“I like to think about community needs and respond to them through my art”.

“We wanted to develop a way to bring more people to Clevedon and raise awareness of our local artists”, says Maureen Conquer from Forgotten Arts.

Maureen, together with Cheryl and Katie Blundell, helped create the Clevedon Art Trail two years ago, an initiative funded and supported by the Franklin Local Board and Creative Communities NZ. “We’re a great little community and we wanted to bring more people out to see rural NZ at its best; there’s more awareness now,” Maureen says.

Comprising eight local artists and creatives, members of the Art Trail regularly open their studios to the public and each year, they host an annual open weekend, running over Auckland’s Anniversary Weekend.

The identifying symbol for participating galleries are 2m long steel arrows designed by James Wright from Art Industry.

Prominently positioned on each property, they indicate ‘this marks the spot’ where unique art and artisanal works await discovery.

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Victoriya Yakusha’s Faina Collection sets aside a world of austere, strictly functional, manmade design to prove that nature will always, ultimately, ‘Trump’ politics.

The Ukrainian designer says Faina was inspired by such basic “living elements” as clay, willow vines, flax, felt, wool and wood.

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Another of the “living elements” she credits for inspiration is hemp, which makes perfect sense to us after reading her description!

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An employee owes me money – what should I NOT do without advice?

Franklin Law’s senior litigator Eddie Taia, who regularly represents clients in court and during mediation, highlights some of the key issues in this contentious legal matter.

showhome visits MURRAY AND DEBBIE GARLAND, Signature Homes Papakura/ Franklin offer advice on how showhomes can inspire ideas and help visualise how house plans will materialise.

Employers should be very careful if considering deducting money from an employee’s wages, even if the right to do so is in a contract.

Building companies build showhomes to showcase the quality and design features expected of them and to inspire ideas you might not have thought of yet.

As a homebuyer, visiting a showhome isn’t just about price comparisons and deciding who to build with, it’s an opportunity to create your wish list.

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There was a case recently when an employer was ordered to pay compensation to an employee after the employee was wrongfully dismissed.

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The case involved a Christchurch chef who brought a claim against her previous employers after she felt she had been pressured to resign. The Employment Relations Authority agreed and awarded more than $13,000.

Previous to this, the employee had asked the employer for an advance of wages before the Christmas shutdown period. The employer agreed and advanced $1000. An agreement was drawn up and signed which provided repayment of the loan interest-free by deducting $60 per fortnight from the chef’s pay.

The agreement also included a clause that if the chef left her employment, the balance of the loan would be repaid in full and could be deducted from any wages owed, including her holiday pay.

After matters turned unpleasant, the employer gave notice of a disciplinary meeting, and deducted the loan from the employee’s pay without allowing her an opportunity to respond or rearrange her finances.

The employer conceded at the Authority hearing that this was a mistake because the employee had not resigned; the Authority treated this wrongful deduction as one of the factors in finding a constructive dismissal.

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Although it was not a part of this case, the employer could also have encountered a problem under the Wages Protection Act 1983 had the chef withdrawn her consent to the deduction in writing. Under this Act an employer may not make an unlawful or unreasonable deduction from wages.

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It would have been interesting had the chef given notice in writing that she no longer consented to a loan payment coming out of her pay.

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RENOVATION SPECIAlISTS Smith & Sons Pukekohe owners, lANE and MElISSA VAN DEN BRINK know how important it is for a home to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Their advice is designed to guide homeowners smoothly through the renovation process.

Harcourts Pukekohe real estate salesperson, JO-ANN DAy-TOWNSEND, gives an update on the real estate and market happenings.

There are so many variables when trying to pick current housing market trends, so the jury is out for the moment! Will trends in one part of the country impact on another and will prices remain steady, rise or fall? One thing all the bank economists agree on is that the market is cooling. As real estate agents, we are also seeing this when we review numbers and enquiries on properties.

Lane and Melissa Van den Brink lane and I would like to welcome you all to our brand-new column where, over the next 12 months, we will provide some tips and tricks of the trade for renovating.

love dealing with clients. We are currently building our own home, so we are really getting into the planning and style elements, which I think are the fun parts for clients.

Being local renovation specialists, we are here to share our ideas and advice, from where to start, and what to think about to what to watch out for and more. For our first column we will start by telling you a little bit about us and our team.

Our team loves to help people transform their houses into their dream homes, from bathroom makeovers to major redesigns.

lane has been building for the past 16 years and is very passionate about his trade and the details that go into creating a beautiful home for people to enjoy and be proud of. He loves the design side of the process and the craftmanship involved with a renovation project.

It takes a specific set of skills to be a renovation builder and he has them.

I look after office management and

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We can do extensions whether they be out, up or down. Clients work with our team throughout the entire process from the design stages all the way to construction and our aim is to make the entire project simple and stress-free.

Creating your dream home can be a really rewarding process if you get the right advice first up! So talk to us before you start.

Catch you next time.

Westpac economists recently wrote: “Market turnover is down, house prices are now falling in northern New Zealand, and the rate of house price inflation has slowed elsewhere.”

A significant reduction in recent availability of credit also means fewer people can afford the mortgage required to buy property and this will also be influencing the market.

If the market has cooled, is it time to adjust price expectations? The world is in the midst of a political turmoil. This will impact on achievable house prices as has previous economic crises – the oil price shock in 70’s, the stock market crash – 80’s, the Asian crisis in the 90’s and the GFC – 2007/8.

If you think your home is still worth the previous high levels achieved then it may be time to wake up to the fact that those levels may not be possible now.

It will come back as it always does after such events but it’s the time frame for that which is uncertain.

However, for now, you may need

Visit us at our Design Centre, 19 Manukau Road, Pukekohe.

to adjust your price expectation.

The good news is vendors should remember they’re selling and buying in the same market – if your home doesn’t sell for the previous higher price this may also be reflected in the value of the home you want to purchase so you are no worse off.

Vendors everywhere think their home is worth more than it is even when faced with data from agents showing statistics and analysis of the current market.

Sometimes they even choose agents who promise higher prices despite market trends proving otherwise. This gives the entire industry a bad name so choose an agent you trust to do the job you are asking of them and, remember, they can’t be blamed if the house doesn’t sell at the vendor’s price expectation.

The publication of new Council capital values (CVs) released last year have also given some vendors inflated views of what their properties are worth because their property, or properties like them, might have previously sold for more than CV – the adage that it is only worth what someone is prepared to pay, is true here and can be hard to stomach.

On a positive note, for the sixth year in a row, Harcourts has been voted MOST TRUSTED brand in Real Estate – so who else would you trust to help you sell your home in the present market or any other. Call Jo-Ann who would be happy to help get you SOlD!

looking to sell? Then give me a call – 021 169 6056

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Top performers

New M5 features M xDrive, the M specific all-wheel drive system.

The 5-star ANCAP safety rating applies to the 2.0-litre petrol variant of the Giulia built from November 2016.

BMW M5 has been voted ‘World Performance Car 2018’ by the World Car of the Year organisation.

Alfa Romeo plays it safe Alfa Romeo’s Giulia and Stelvio have had their international safety awards validated for New Zealand and Australia, with the announcement that both cars now have a 5-star ANCAP safety rating after stringent local assessment.

in two versions: the 2.0-litre 206kW Veloce, and the 375 kW Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio.

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio arrives in New Zealand later this month, when specifications for the new 206kW SUV will be announced.

Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio equalled the highest scores recorded to date in the area of Adult Occupant Protection.

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There were a total of eleven vehicles in this category, consisting of performance-oriented cars of which at least 2000 units are produced per year, and which are available for purchase on at least two continents from January 1, 2017 until May 31, 2018.

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Triton 4WD GLS BLACK EDITION The beast is back, and it’s never looked meaner. The factoryfitted body kit is pure black and all muscle, with new Front Grille, Over Fenders, Running Boards, 17” Alloys and Rear Sports Bar. It’s also decked out with: Super Select 4WD,

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Available while stocks last. Model shown with optional accessories available at additional cost. † 3.5t towing capacity applies to double cab 4WD models only. It is only possible with a 3 axle braked trailer, towball vertical load of no greater than 4% and an approved MMNZ towbar. Visit www.mmnz.co.nz for full Diamond Advantage conditions.

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