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ON THE COVER A TOUCH OF CLASS: Long comfortable with ‘horse’ power, Eleanor Whitehead’s love of her four-legged mount is matched by her passion for a ride with four wheels In fact, a penchant for classic cars has seen her launch a unique wedding service which is definitely in the ‘champagne’ class. Her new venture, Champers Camper is also about adding romantic finesse to the guest experience at intimate weddings and more. See story page 10.

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Support local!

Support local, support NZ-made is a message being broadcast loud and clear by Kiwis who realise that many businesses are in dire straits and that job losses are taking their toll.

So, like others, I’m doing my best. On the first Thursday of alert level two I raced into Muang Thai (Pukekohe) for a meal – it was lovely to be back at a local favourite. Since then I have dined at Seddon64, Franklin’s (at the Franklin Club), Pasha and The Good Home (love the very yummy mashed avocado on sourdough toast with poached eggs and bacon).

Then, at Queen’s Birthday Weekend, I stayed in Tauranga and ate out in Mt Maunganui and also at the fabulous Good Local at Pyes, Pa – it was pleasing to see both venues packed but with excellent social distancing in place, contact tracing and sanitising measures in place.

While it’s been gratifying to see activity and support across places where I have dined, sadly I also know many businesses are hurting with some already posting closing down signs.

I am particularly disheartened to see Souvenirs & Gifts in King St, Pukekohe set to close.

I’ve shopped there on several occasions, most recently just prior to lockdown when I bought a greenstone koru for my cousin in Finland.

I was so thrilled because I hadn’t been able to find any quality souvenirs nearby and Souvenirs & Gifts proved convenient with plenty of choice. While I know the prospect of closing has distressed the owner, I can only hope that once all is over, she will feel relief that continuing retail pressures will be done with. I wish her well and hope to see her back in business some day.

With that, my message to readers is, please keep supporting local and, after enjoying this month’s SOUTH – the first since lockdown – hopefully our advertisers will benefit from your support too.

Finally, so glad we are back in print, hope you are too.

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KIDS

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SHARING WITH WOLF

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A wolf and a sheep may make strange bedfellows – housemates at least. How can these two very different creatures learn to live together or will, despite wolf’s warnings, sheep find himself in a difficult position indeed?

Delivering a tongue-in-cheek tale, this book is ideally suited to readers aged 4-7 years.

They may feel unwanted but five children from the Little Tulip Orphanage in Amsterdam are determined to find their own place in the world. With a horrid sea captain hot in pursuit, determined to make them his servants, this resourceful, rag-tag crew must escape while solving a mystery in the process.

Melinda Szymanik & Nikki Slade Robinson (illustrator): Sharing with Wolf | RRP $19.99 Scholastic

Hanna Tooke: The Unadoptables RRP $21 Puffin

WHAT THE STARS ARE MADE OF A story about family, friendship and how it’s okay to be different, this book reflects its author’s own journey, growing up with Turner Syndrome. Planning to be a scientist when she grows up, its young protagonist, Libby, reaches for the stars in efforts to help her sister during this moving tale.

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F O R TH E A D U LT S FAKE BABY

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This book may be her debut novel but, by the looks of things, it definitely won’t be Amy McDaid’s last. Telling a darkly humourous and twisted tale, Fake Baby focuses on three ‘oddball’ characters: a woman who decides to care for a life-like doll named James as if he were her own child, a man whose father is threatening to destroy the world, and a pharmacist who struggles to find the right prescription for coping with the worst week of his life.

Blurring the lines between fact and fiction, ‘what if’ stories can be quite intriguing. Using the premise that Hillary Rodham never added the moniker ‘Clinton’ to the end of her name, Curtis Sittenfeld plays out a narrative where this independent woman may have found herself adopting a different role within the White House.

Amy McDaid: Fake Baby | RRP $36 | Penguin

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Curtis Sittenfeld: Rodham | RRP $37 Doubleday

FAL ASTIN– A COOKBOOK Featuring more than 110 recipes, this cookbook serves to explain why Middle Eastern dishes have become so loved throughout the world.

Billed as a ‘love letter to Palestine’, Falastin – A Cookbook dishes up a diverse range of flavour combinations with sides of stunning food and travel photography and stories of daily life in this remarkable region.

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THAT’S

entertainment!

Open at alert level 2 Dates, times and locations vary

From the Franklin Arts Centre, NZ Warbirds (Ardmore Airport), Pukekohe Library, the Papakura Museum and Waiuku Museum, to Spookers, La Valla Estate, Auckland Botanic Gardens, The Auckland War Memorial Museum and more, many a hub of arts and culture is open again, or will open soon. Please be sure to check details regarding opening dates as well as social distancing restrictions online first, but let’s all get out and experience what it is to be a real life human being again!

Elevenses with Lisa Lorrell July 7, from 10am, Off Broadway Theatre, 41 Elliot Street, Papakura

Let country (or city) roads take you home but not until you’ve stopped off at the Off Broadway Theatre for high tea and a show featuring everything from country music and tunes from musical theatre to opera and all that jazz. What’s more, Lisa will be taking requests from the audience. For more information, visit lisalorrell.net.

Civilisation, Photography, Now June 13 – October 18, Cnr Kitchener and Wellesley Streets, Auckland City

The doors of Auckland Art Gallery reopen on June 13 with a most poignant exhibition taking centre stage. Featuring more than 200 original photographs from around the world, this collection hauntingly depicts regular (although pre-pandemic) day-to-day life from around the world. In addition, the popular Enchanted Worlds exhibition – which takes us on a tour of Japan’s Edo period (1603–1868) – will now remain on display until August 16. What’s more, online visitors can still take a ‘virtual walk’ through the gallery to view high-resolution versions of a range of works. For details, visit aucklandartgallery.com.

Front Yard Festival Dates, times & locations (Auckland-wide) by arrangement

If people can’t go to the theatre then the theatre will travel to them!

West Auckland-based Te Pou Theatre is gearing up to entertain people at care facilities (especially retirement homes) throughout Auckland. The performances will be partially improvised, creating new live music or incorporating stories or requests from elders in the audience wherever possible. For more information or to request a performance, contact the team via tepoutheatre.nz.

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Aucklanders from the South side have plenty of options when it comes to entertainment, whether in our region, nearby or online. SOUTH has prepared this quick guide of our picks of what’s to see and do this month.

NZ Art Show Anytime, artshow.co.nz

Featuring works by more than 150 emerging, contemporary artists, this online show offers the opportunity to view a wide range of art across a variety of media. What’s more, visitors to this website will also be able to purchase works. For more information, visit artshow.co.nz.

APO – livestreams Dates and times vary, apo.co.nz/watch-listen

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra might not be able to return to performing their popular shows in front of live audiences just yet but, as their live streaming efforts have shown, ‘the band’ is playing on. In fact, recent shows have attracted audiences (in some cases) of more than a million people worldwide – that’s a few more than Auckland Town Hall can accommodate! To watch as music of some the greatest composers in history is performed and broadcast via one of the youngest mediums, visit apo.co.nz/watch-listen for details.

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Operatunity – Happiness Half Hours Dates & times vary, operatunity.co.nz

Due to the recent lockdown, a number of Operatunity’s shows were cancelled. But, until this popular theatre company can get its shows back on the road, fans have been able to view live streamed performances online. All going well, the company’s next show will hit the local stage in early July; until then, we can still enjoy a little dose of happiness. To view these shows, visit operatunity.co.nz.

The Documentary Edge International Film Festival June 12 - July 5, times vary, docedge.nz

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CHAMPAGNE AND CL ASSIC CAMPER –

a winning Kombi-nation!

An entrepreneur with lots of drive is a fitting description of Eleanor Whitehead.

Respected in equestrian circles for her bespoke saddle fitting service, her latest enterprise, and romantic it is too, is set to pop. She spoke to ANGELA KEMP. There are four loves in Eleanor Whitehead’s life: Colin, Dave, Jolene and her horse Chip (although not necessarily in that order).

“It was a bit of a sketchy business to buy the truck and get it into the country. It took a lot of research, trust and luck and we’ve only just got Jolene on the road in NZ.

The Patumahoe local is a selfconfessed classic car fanatic and explains that Colin (integral to her upcoming venture) is a 1977 VW Westfalia Kombi, Jolene is a 1982 GMC square body pick up and Dave is her partner and owner of a classic 1974 f100 truck.

“My justification for purchasing her, was that I’d always wanted a Chevy and it’s something which will hopefully appreciate rather than depreciate in value.”

Eleanor launched her Equi-Fit business six years ago after becoming one of the first qualified saddle-fitters in the country.

“My first car was a 1979 Leyland Mini Clubman which my parents very kindly bought for me. Right from the first time I got in that car, I loved the smell of the old vinyl seats and the fact that it had a history I was going to add to. That car saw me in more trouble than I care to remember.

She does saddle fitting for both horse and rider based out of an equestrian facility at the family home in Patumahoe. Her sister Julia is a qualified veterinary and human physiotherapist.

“I’m now lucky enough to own two classic vehicles,” says Eleanor. “I turned 40 last year and as part of the mid-life crisis went on the hunt to replace my saddle fitting ute with a classic American truck from the USA.

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Classic cars have been in Eleanor’s life ever since she learned to drive.

“I’ve always loved classic vehicles, my first memory of riding in something really special was when my best friend’s Dad took us to our 7th form ball in his gold ’66 notchback Mustang. I’ve never forgotten that car, and nearly had the chance to buy one just like it before I bought the Kombi.”

Eleanor met her partner Dave at a car show where he’d taken his F100.

“I’d be lying if I didn’t say the truck was part of the appeal! Now, we often go to car shows all over the North Island and would love to take a trip to the US to experience all there is on offer over there especially with truck shows such as SEMA.” While she still loves horses and saddle fitting, Eleanor says she is ready to add another feather to her cap and take on a new challenge which combines her love of classic cars with a penchant for hospitality.

“It’s four years since I bought Colin, sight unseen from Invercargill, and I took the following year restoring him from scratch,” she says.

“I’ve travelled all over the North Island ever since he was finished but always had the intention of starting a business with him. Now I’m ready to launch the Champers Camper serving champagne, beer and platters at weddings as a welcome for the guests on arrival at the reception or ceremony.

“I love to make people smile and I think the Champers Camper will provide a special something to people’s big day.

“He puts a smile on my face every time I drive him and he can’t help but attract happy faces everywhere he goes.”

There’s no doubt Colin is the cream of campers with his elegant cream and beige livery, personalised number plate and retro surfboard on the roof rack. But as Eleanor points out, Colin needs to start earning his keep.

She will also provide a proposal package with Colin for the true romantics out there.

“I’ll set him up at Karioitahi Beach with a bottle of bubbly and some beers in the chilly bin plus a gourmet grazing platter for two – perfect for a sunset proposal!

“The reason I came up with both ideas for Colin is I always thought it would be something I’d love so surely there must be like-minded people out there who would love it too.” www.southmagazine.co.nz

“I love to make people smile and I think the Champers Camper will provide a special something to people’s big day. He puts a smile on my face every time I drive him and he can’t help but attract happy faces everywhere he goes.”

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“I still enjoy old cartoons and movies and, because I’m passionate about cars too, it just makes sense to combine the two.”

Lewis Frayne

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LEWIS FRAYNE –

for the love of the ‘bug’ It could be argued that the entire world went ‘bananas’ recently but Lewis Frayne kept a level head, making the most of his time under lockdown, as JON RAWLINSON discovered.

The Herbie movies may have inspired generations of children but few have been inspired in quite the same way, and to quite the same extent, as Kingseat local, Lewis Frayne.

“Particularly in the early movies, there’s a message about the importance of being free-spirited, imaginative, loyal, and to always persevere no matter what you do.

There’s just something about these cars that always seems to make people smile,” he says.

“I’d say I’ve seen all the movies at least a 100 times. The first DVD I ever bought was Herbie goes to Monte Carlo and I wore it out from

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watching it so many times! It’s the comeback stories of a lifetime; inspirational.”

With a growing collection of ‘Herbie’ replicas, Lewis regularly attends classic car shows and his vehicles are available for hire through his family’s business, Chilli Rentals.

“At events, its five dollars for people to take a ride in our cars, and we give proceeds from that to the likes of Starship Hospital.

Herbie is all about bringing joy to people so, if we can give a little extra through charity, that’s even better.”

Currently, Lewis has three VW

Beetles, all of which have been customised to match the cars appearing in Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, Herbie Goes Bananas and Herbie the Love Bug. “The first car I owned was a ’63 VW Beetle [the same model as used in the movies], but I don’t have that anymore. It’s on my list to get one, though. It’s not hard to find a 1963 Beetle but they often need total rebuilding,” he explains.

“There aren’t a lot of differences between the ones I have [’67 and ’68 models] and the ’63, the main one being that mine have bigger rear windows. Most people don’t pick up on that but, considering I

try to build replicas as close to the originals as I can, when I look at the windows it does get to me!”

Driverless cars are now a reality as fact catches up with fiction, but Herbie has something today’s vehicles could never have, Lewis contends.

“Self-driving cars might be becoming more and more common – you could say that Herbie was the first self-driving car – but they don’t have the personality that Herbie does,” he smiles.

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collection are an Aston Martin DB9, a copy of one driven by James Bond in Quantum of Solace, and a Subaru Impreza rally car, similar to one raced by Colin McRae.

Anglia (similar to the one which appears in Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets) and an adorable Fiat Bambino, built to match the Cars character, Luigi.

“I also have a ’93 Chevrolet van, a replica of the Mystery Machine,” Lewis adds. “I grew up watching Scooby Doo – endlessly , time after time! – so The Mystery Machine [inspires] fond memories from my childhood. Even now, I still enjoy old cartoons and movies and, because I’m passionate about cars too, it just makes sense to combine the two.”

Government restrictions due to the pandemic put the brakes on his plans to take these cars on the road, but Lewis has used the time wisely in the workshop.

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“These are old cars so there’s always something to do on them. It can be tricky when we’re always off to events so the lockdown has been fantastic in that it’s given us the opportunity to get on top of a whole lot of repairs and other bits and pieces. I’m also looking at a battery

system so, at events the cars will have little TVs playing the movies they’re from inside, which would be brilliant.”

Shortly before the pandemic, Lewis was at the Brit & Euro Car Show in Pakuranga; all going well, he hopes to be on the road again as soon as possible.

“I go to a lot of [events] but one of my favourites is the Waiau Pa Hop, it’s local for me and an amazing show. I understand that’s been postponed until next year but, when it’s back on, I’ll definitely be keen to be there.”

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Dr Nikki Frost BSc BVSc MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats), senior vet at Franklin Vets Pukekohe talks about helping keep cats destressed and happy.

Cats haven’t been domesticated that long compared to other domestic species and so their behaviour is still very similar to that of wild cats. As a result, keeping a cat in a domestic environment can cause stress and there are some simple things we can do to help reduce this.

➊ Don’t feed cats together. Even

colony cats won’t share kills. Cats should have their own feeding spaces where they can eat without seeing the other cat eating – two bowls, side by side, equals one feeding spot. This rule also applies to other resources such as water bowls and litter trays.

➋ Don’t put food and water

bowls next to each other. In the wild cats don’t want to contaminate their water supply with a dead carcass so they prefer to eat away from the water source.

➌ Speaking of water, a lot of

cats prefer running water as stagnant water is more likely to be contaminated. It explains why

SA FE LY

a lot of cats prefer to drink out of the running tap. Water fountains are a way of replicating this.

A baby carrier is a mum’s best friend – it keeps her hands free for chores or shopping but also keeps baby close.

➍ Don’t put litter trays next to the

food and water source. No-one wants to eat or drink where they toilet. Litter trays should be in a quiet, private space where cats can toilet without anyone watching them.

There are various baby carrier options, from specialised backpacks to fabric wraps, with some families having a couple of different types for different activities and for different stages of an infant’s growth.

➎ Provide resting places with a

These practical devices are great for babies as they provide comfort, can aid with digestion, facilitate sleep and promote proper muscle and joint development. However, it’s important to take precautions.

view. Cats like to be high up so they can watch their surroundings to monitor for danger coming. Cat trees are great for this.

Here are some baby carrier safety tips to look out for:

➏ Provide toys which are

• LOOK FOR WEAR AND TEAR: If digging out a pre-loved carrier for a second or third child check for ripped seams, damaged buckles and torn straps. This check should be ongoing before each use. If opting for a sling-style carrier, make sure the knots are tied tight or the fabric is securely fastened in the rings.

consistent with a cat’s hunting behaviour. Cats are taught by their mothers to hunt the species that their mothers prefer to hunt, be it birds or ground creatures. Cats preference for toys comes from this. The ones who are taught to hunt birds will prefer toys on a wand which they catch in the air, kittens who are taught to catch prey species, such as mice, prefer toys that move around on the floor like balls.

• PROPERLY POSITION YOUR BABY: A baby carrier should be snug enough to provide ample back support. While there are ergonomic carriers which allow baby to face forward, these should be avoided until your little one has full control of its head and neck. To reduce the risk of hip dysplasia, make sure the carrier supports your baby’s thighs while keeping the legs bent and the knees slightly higher than their hips.

• CHECK YOUR BABY OFTEN: To eliminate the risk of suffocation, your child’s face should be visible at all times. Make sure the mouth isn’t pressed into the carrier or your body. Additionally, baby’s chin shouldn’t be tucked into its chest and legs shouldn’t be bunched against their stomach. Any of these positions can restrict baby’s breathing.

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• LIMIT YOUR ACTIVITIES: If you’re baby-carrying, avoid slippery areas and activities that could lead to a fall such as cycling, skating and running. You should also avoid using your baby carrier while cooking or drinking hot beverages because it puts your child at risk of being burned or injured. Before you purchase a baby carrier, test out various models to ensure you choose the right one for you and your infant.

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A Dual-Blend Repairing Serum with Rose Essential Oils by Lemon & Beaker won ‘Best Serum’ at the recent Best of Natural Awards. Recognised for using the highest quality ingredients and for maintaining ethical and environmental standards, it also met the criteria for creativity, ingenuity and sustainability. Lemon & Beaker’s Dual-Blend Repairing Serum is made in New Zealand with locally sourced ingredients and has been crafted to restore elasticity, boost moisture, brighten skin tone, and reduce pigmentation.

Suitable for all skin types, the serum provides antioxidant benefits while soothing and restoring the skin. Lemon & Beaker Dual-Blend Repairing Serum with Rose Essential Oils (30ml RRP $52).

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Inside Out

Epitomising the focus on sumptuous texture and drawing from the utilitarian story, the ‘inside out’ fur trend is cosy and cool – perfect for the wintery weather ahead yet stylish too.

Hints of faux-fur peek from the top of ankle cuffs or act as a lining – luxurious winter comfort is assured. Faux-fur, wool-blend fleece and shearling are not only boot embellishments but make gorgeous collar and cuff trims on winter coats and jackets.

Wear this trend with luxe animal prints or team with this season’s gorgeous, rich brown palette for both day or night, casual or more upbeat events.

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In today’s world when parents are frequently both at work, household chores can build up and all the thinking, planning and organising needed to manage work and family life schedules often falls to one person, and that’s frequently mum even though her business workload may be as heavy as her partner’s.

Because that burden tends to fall disproportionately on the shoulders of women in many relationships, it can become an unbearable mental load leading to stressful relationships all round.

Sharing that load can help avoid feelings of frustration, resentment and depression

THE BURDEN OF REMEMBERING: Carrying the mental load involves more than doing chores. It also includes the responsibility of remembering and delegating the various tasks that need to be completed.

person takes on the additional responsibility of reminding his or her (in most cases, her), partner to complete chores or keep tabs on the state of the household.

HOW TO SHARE THE LOAD: One way to determine how much of the mental load each partner carries is for both to write up a list of the tasks each completes during the day and throughout the week.

This list should include all planning, delegating and organising.

Depending on the household, this can range from planning meals and scheduling appointments to checking if children need new clothes, buying birthday gifts for family or children’s friends and that you’re not about to run out of toilet paper!

When done compare the lists. This exercise can help underscore what tasks are required to manage a

If the mental load isn’t shared equally in a relationship, one

household and reveal whether one person is taking on more responsibility than the other.

It’s not always easy to broach the subject of mental load in a relationship, but if both partners are open-minded and willing to make changes, the burden of remembering can be distributed more equally.

And, remember, taking time out for one’s individual needs – perhaps a regular massage, an hour of ‘me time’ reading, or indulging a sport – can also help partners face the role of tackling their fair share at home.

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Wardrobe shopping this year is way behind for many people with the Covid-19 lockdown seeing most shops closed to customers. But as retail gets underway again and the mercury drops it’s not too late to surround yourself with the sumptuous warmth and richness of a jewel toned colour palette.

Opulent hues, such as duchess blue, crystal pink, olive, gingerbread and cameo, all found in this season’s range from Loobie’s Story, exude a sense of decadence. Try pairing the subtle folds and frills of the Senorita top with the matching skirt, perfect together or worn separately.

Jewel toned garments ooze glamour, particularly when paired with plush fabrics such as the warm gingerbread velvet shown at its best in the Elena skirt and jacket.

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And if you’re worried about how you’ll complement these rich tones then start with some statement earrings or the kale green Norah scarf. Embracing the vibrant colours of gemstones this season will have you not only looking fabulous, but feeling like a million dollars.

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SAFET Y TIPS FOR HOME WORKOUTS The country may have come out of Covid-19 lockdown but many amateur athletes are still practising social distancing when it comes to training. Reebok athlete and coach, Zeke Grove offers these tips for those working out at home.

Fitness STEP UP The oft said adage, ‘if the shoe fits, wear it’ can apply to many situations but with Reebok’s launch of a new performance shoe, the Nano X, this saying now has special significance for the fitness community.

Marking its 10th anniversary, Reebok has come up with a versatile shoe to suit various workout styles. Catering for the needs of part-time engagers through to fitness veterans, the Nano X can be used for high intensity interval training (HIIT) through to running, weight lifting and more – it’s one shoe for all.

• Don’t try anything new – If you have never tried intense weightlifting, now isn’t the time to start. Stick to what you know and focus on advancing exercises you are familiar with.

Nano X (RRP $210) comes in nine contemporary colourways and enhanced features include: • Elevated tech: Lightweight, premium upper material with Flexweave provides durability and breathability.

• Enhanced comfort: High-density foam collar construction dials up overall performance comfort.

• Superior stability: Traction on sole provides surefooted feel for a range of movements.

• Runnability: Decoupled midsole provides a smoother stride and added cushioning.

If you do get hurt – Don’t forget to rest, ice, compress, elevate, stabilise and seek professional advice.

• Evaluate your space – Make sure your environment is clear of any obstructions you could accidentally bump into and give yourself enough room to complete your exercises. If you are tight on space, stick to some simple exercises you can perform on a mat such as push ups, planks and crunches.

• Ensure you are wearing the right shoes – Whether you are into HIIT, running or competitive training, it is important to have a shoe which fits properly and is designed to support that particular exercise. Injury caused

by inappropriate shoes can needlessly derail fitness goals.

The Reebok Nano X has enhanced technology, stability, runnability and high density foam.

• Don’t overdo it – With time on your hands at home, don't be tempted to work out harder than usual. Listen to your body and incorporate recovery into your fitness routine. Working out in short bursts of 10 to 15 minutes, two to three times a day, will keep you active without overdoing it.

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AVOCADO CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Keep it sweet and simple! Straight-forward (yet delicious) this recipe comes courtesy of the team at The Collective.

INGREDIENTS

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METHOD Simply blend all measured ingredients in a blender, once smooth pour into small bowls. Place in freezer for 45 minutes. Serve and enjoy! Serves 2-5

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local and luscious Eight months ago Pukekohe restaurant, Seddon64 opened; a welcome and upbeat addition to the local dining scene.

Then, Covid-19 saw the nation, including hospitality, in lockdown for several weeks. Undaunted, owner, Veronica MacDougall’s many years of industry experience has seen her come out the other side reinvigorated and ready to embrace new directions where called for.

“We have modified our hours and re-opened with a new seasonal menu, taking pride in using local produce from New Zealand growers and farmers. All our pasta, pastries, relish and sauces are made on site.”

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If the likes of venison with rosemary and quince or pumpkin gnocchi with gorgonzola sound like good reasons to make a booking, so too is Seddon64’s industrial, vintage aesthetic featuring charismatic design details. And, on entering the restaurant patrons are greeted by a warm, fiery glow from the woodfired pizza oven.

Offering an air of casual sophistication and embodying the spirit of urban chic, this on trend venue exudes a distinct cosmopolitan ambience combined with rustic appeal.

It’s also very easy to love the intimacy of Seddon64. Championed by an element of steel framing, industrial style lighting and polished concrete floors, the interior is counter balanced by warm timber and impressive wall murals by Veronicas’ daughter Jess MacDougall.

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A relaxed wine bar at the rear is popular for after work or weekend socialising, the ideal place to sit back with your favourite vintage, a craft beer or even a cocktail.

“We completely gutted and converted the former S&J Appliances store. The initial plan was designed by my husband, Glenn, an engineer by profession,” Veronica explains. “Local architect Peter Whitelaw then developed the ultimate design while interior décor is a combination designed by my brother, Peter and myself.

“A wonderful combination of local tradespeople, including Wharfe Bros, Precision Builders and others, as well as friends and family all helped create the space we have today.”

No stranger to running a local café, Veronica started the former O’Connor’s Restaurant

in West Street and then for 11 years operated Franklin Catering company.

“We are now catering under the Seddon64 umbrella and our venue is perfect for mid-size weddings and celebrations.”

However, Veronica admits the next few months will be tough.

“Like everyone in this business we are relying on local support and encourage foodies to dine when they can. We would hate to see Pukekohe become a restaurant ghost town especially when it has so much to offer.

“We open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday and for breakfast/ brunch/lunch (9am onwards) at the weekends. So do make a date and discover what Seddon64 is all about and what it offers going forward.”

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MOROCCAN CHARRED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH HERB L ABNEH This recipe combines the flavours of North Africa with Kiwi dairy (from The Collective) to create a match made on the barbecue.

INGREDIENTS

Chicken skewers: • 500g chicken thigh, diced • 2 tsp Moroccan seasoning/Ras el Hanout • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika • Extra virgin olive oil • 1 tbsp runny honey • 1 lemon • 2 pita breads, toasted • Fresh pomegranate, mint and rocket to serve

Labneh: • 400g tub The Collective Straight Up Unsweetened Yoghurt • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1/2 tsp dried oregano • 1/2 tsp dried thyme • Pinch of chilli flakes • 1/2 tsp salt

Cover and marinate in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes.

To make the labneh, combine the yoghurt, garlic, oregano, thyme, chilli and salt in a bowl. Stir well to combine. Set a sieve over a large bowl. Within the sieve, lay a piece of cheesecloth or new, clean kitchen cloths. Pour the yoghurt mixture into the middle of the cloth, then bring the cloth edges to the centre and secure with a peg or clip.

Thread the chicken pieces onto eight metal or soaked wooden skewers. Bring a barbecue or frying pan to a medium high heat, then cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until light charred and cooked through. Cut the zested lemon in half, and place flesh down onto the barbecue to caramelise.

Place in the fridge and leave to drain for at least 24 hours, and a maximum of 48 hours. After this time, carefully remove the mixture from the cloth and place into a container and keep refrigerated.

To serve, spread the labneh down the side of a large plate, board or platter. Lay the chicken skewers alongside the labneh, with fresh rocket beneath. Garnish the labneh with olive oil, pomegranate, chopped mint and pepper. Serve with the caramelised lemon and toasted pita bread immediately.

To make the chicken skewers, marinade the chicken by combining the diced thigh, Moroccan seasoning, turmeric, paprika, a drizzle of olive oil, honey and zest of one lemon. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to coat.

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All’s Fare

Try our latest flavours of the month and experience a range of new products with a real taste difference. SOUTH is always on the lookout for new products to tantalise the tastebuds of our readers.

A SL AB OFF THE OLD BLOCK If recent events have taught us anything it’s that nothing is set in stone. Classics, however, are always admired by those with good... taste.

Creamy on the outside, smooth and nutty within, Cadbury Dairy Milk Marble was a popular treat when first released years ago and now it’s making a comeback, available from supermarkets nationwide – RRP $3.60 per block.

JASBERRY – NO PL AIN GRAIN Fortifying our immune systems is crucial to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, a fact that’s never been more poignant than in recent months. Thankfully, superfoods are especially well suited to performing this role. With 40 times higher antioxidant levels than brown rice, seven times that of kale, four times more than quinoa and almost three times more antioxidants than in blueberries, Jasberry organic rice is no plain grain!

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If (as some wag put it) Paul Henry returning to New Zealand was the final sign of the apocalypse, surely Mac’s re-releasing a favourite brew is a sure sign that normality may yet resume. Unavailable since the Christchurch earthquakes, Mac’s Brewjolais is (at long last!) back on supermarket and bottle store shelves, or via littlecreatures.co.nz – RRP $7.99 per 440ml can. The exact flavours of this unfiltered beer vary due to the hops used for each edition; this year’s brew (ABV 6%) is dry with notes of tropical fruits, nectarine and mandarin zest.

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LO G O N !

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PITCH PERFECT: Music may help set the mood but so too does lighting, as the designers at Portugal-based DelightFull reveal. Striking up a harmonious tune, striking lighting designs suggest that the right setting can be all important for the senses.

A particular feature of this range is the Clark lamp, which is as bold as brass, although it can also be finished in gold plate, nickel or even copper. In addition, the Coltrane lamp – a homage to jazz legend, John

Coltrane – gives off an avantgarde vibe, while the Sinatra seeks to celebrate the rat pack days when swing was king.

With many pieces available as floor, suspension, wall and table lamps, DelightFull is sure to inspire those who wish to make beautiful music together, in more ways than one.

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Upgrade in down time T V CABINETS MORE THAN JUST A STAND Many households use the winter months to renovate or redecorate the house.

Now, with winter keeping so many people at home, it makes sense to use idle time to upgrade.

Although a number of shopping precincts have been off the grid, online shopping has been doing brisk business so there may be no need the shelve plans for that new bedroom suite, or in this case, TV cabinet.

These days such consoles are more than just an item on which to perch a TV screen. They can add to the overall décor look and be practical too so, keep in mind the following: • Viewing height. For the most comfortable television watching experience, the screen should be at eye level

when you’re sitting down.

The recommended height is 42 inches, but this may vary depending on how tall you are and the size of your sofa and chairs. With many screens now wall mounted, your cabinet will ideally sit low to the floor to ensure any ornaments or photographs sitting atop don’t interfere with viewing.

• Width of the stand. For safety reasons, your TV should not be wider than the stand. Therefore, choose a cabinet which suits your furnishings and which is longer/wider than the screen

especially if you want to place decorations on it too.

• Style. Ideally, your TV stand should complement the style of the room and other furniture.

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• Storage. Drawers and shelves help keep both the floor and the surface of your TV console uncluttered. If you plan to keep video games, movies, Sky box, various remotes or anything else near your television, choose a cabinet with ample storage. If you have children or pets, safety should be a priority.

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BIG CHANGES AHEAD FOR NZ TRUSTS IS YOUR TRUST FIT FOR PURPOSE? Wynyard Wood Solicitor, PENNY JONES, provides advises on an upcoming Act with changes to trusts in New Zealand Trusts in New Zealand are facing a big overhaul. A new Act comes into force on January 30, 2021 which will bring welcome changes to the laws around trusts which haven't seen major reform in 70 years.

The Act has the purpose of making trust laws more ‘user-friendly’.

A key change is setting out clearly trustees’ obligations and beneficiaries’ rights.

Trustees will be required to give all beneficiaries basic trust information. This includes notifying them that they are beneficiaries, giving them contact details of the trustees and advising them that they have the right to request further trust information.

This may sound simple but it is a significant shift from the current position where people are often unaware that they are beneficiaries and are sometimes forced to go to court during a dispute with trustees, in order to fight for the right to access trust information.

The most common trust information beneficiaries are likely

to want disclosed are the assets of a trust and how they are being managed by the trustees. In certain circumstances, trustees can refuse to disclose requested information but overall the Act strengthens the ability of beneficiaries to hold trustees to account.

Trustees need to be aware of the new obligations placed on them by the Act. They should review the trust deed to ensure that it complies with all the new requirements set out in the Act. If the trust deed does not comply, then it may be necessary to make changes to the trust deed. These changes should be made before the Act comes into force.

This is an ideal time to review whether your trust still meets your needs. A review may conclude that you no longer have a need for a trust. It may be appropriate to consider winding up your trust and holding trust assets in your own names. Again, the time to act is now so that any changes can be made before next January 2021 when the new Act comes into effect.

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DRURY KEY TO REBUILDING ECONOMY Six thousand Kiwis can expect to find employment when a major, local ‘shovel-ready’ Drury project, is completed, Stephen Hughes, CEO of Drury South Crossing, contends.

“We have multinational executives queuing at the country’s door to develop new operations and jobs here [in New Zealand]... There are relatively few sites left in the Auckland region which can accommodate this scale of operation and it has been encouraging to see that local and international businesses are looking to invest at this level – which will be an essential part of the region’s economic recovery.”

With construction set to begin early next year, 30ha of sites have already been sold for the (expected) 361-hectare, mixed-use Drury South Crossing development. The project will also include housing for 2000 people by its estimated

completion date of 2027.

Mr Hughes says, while food suppliers are among those most interested to set up shop, interest has come from a diverse range of sectors, even extending to US film studios looking to develop sound stages and production facilities.

“The agricultural sector is seeing strong growth potential for New Zealand branded products as the pandemic stretches supplies around the world... [we’re] seeing a need from local food producers to store large volumes of export ready product,” he adds.

“We need to create new infrastructure and manufacturing opportunities to provide New Zealanders with some control and certainty over their future... our geographic isolation is a clear competitive advantage and we are going to need more than international students and tourists to restart the economy.”

A new Act comes into force on 30 January 2021 which will bring welcome changes to the laws around trusts that have not had a major reform in 70 years. Aimed at making trust laws more ‘userfriendly’, a key change is setting out clearly trustees’ obligations and beneficiaries’ rights. Are you ready for what’s next?

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WE ARE LEADERLESS! BILL POTTER - Personal Power Coach. Thought Leader.

Global Speaker. Bill has already made personal presentations in 57 countries... so far. http://www. speakers.co.nz/our-speakers/all-speakers/bill-potter/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToRhF22nARM

PART 1 Before we move further, we must clarify the definition of a ‘leader’, n’cest pas? For our purposes, let’s go with this outstanding blog, that defines the very qualities we seek in our leaders @ https://blog.taskque.com/ characteristics-good-leaders/ It is timely to discuss this scenario. Once again, several countries are going to become embroiled in this part-necessity, part-facade, known jokingly as ‘democracy’, in this very year.

As usual, we will face a raft of disruptions, from ‘fake news’ to ‘virtue signalling’ and then some.

We have always had these blemishes, using terms such as ‘propaganda’ and ‘election promises’. Nuthin’ ever changes, because the world is still controlled by the ‘same old, same old’, ‘no change’ brigade, who fear... paradigm shifts!

PART 2 I uploaded one of my Banners on December 10 last year, alerting my readers to the definite arrival of the ‘Tumultuous Decade 20202030’ and asking them to check if they were ready. There was just ‘something in the air’... involving climate, poor politics and now... incompetent leadership!

Apparently Covid-19 was well on its way. It could only have been born right under the noses of the ‘people-in-charge’. Even worse, despite ‘wellbeing/health’ being of reasonable importance, n’cest pas?, too many national health structures around the world were inadequate, and found wanting.

Not a problem, really. Just matters of life and death, really. Thazzall!

Unbelievably, as ‘good leaders’ swung into action when the virus spread, ‘partisan politicians’ (the ‘wastes of space’ in any authentic democracy) decided that... criticising the first responses, was the best way forward.

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Now, you may not have noticed... but 2020-2030, ‘The Tumultuous Decade’, is here... NOW! Despite the gazillion ‘leadership’ courses offered in the world, it seems that we have fewer people who deserve the ‘leader’ title, than ever before. Too sad.

Very few of the so-called ‘individuals-in-charge’, have any realistic idea where the world is actually heading. Everywhere we look, ‘disagreeing with everybody else’ is the only ‘game in town’!

We have only a few critical years left to ‘grow up and get real’!

What can we, as individuals, do first? Start by becoming your own Leader. Ignore being ‘told’ what to do at every election!

Then, have the courage to replace ‘partisan politics’ with ‘intelligent politics’. Partisan politics means, that groups must prioritise, ‘hating’ others! Duh! It doesn’t get dumber than that.

Read on to part 2. the first responders. They rushed towards the epidemic so that it could be contained and ultimately destroyed, and they saved lives.

As happened in previous pandemics, some have already sacrificed their lives so we can live. Now I challenge us all to review our societies, and our future behaviours, by developing and activating our own... Personal Leadership. We don’t require a fancy ‘leader title’ for this... because too many leader-titled individuals failed miserably!

TIME TO CREATE A

home office Smith & Sons Pukekohe owners, LANE and MELISSA VAN DEN BRINK talk about finding space for a home office.

We are back and it has been good to start building again and doing what we do best.

For the past couple of months many of us have been working from home in our dining rooms, on our couches, or in spaces created in a spare bedroom. I bet that had many of you thinking about home offices and where to start.

First thing you need to think about is space and do you have it? Do you need to switch up the use of existing space to create an office?

Ask yourself, do I have a storage cupboard that’s no longer used or do I have stairs with an open area underneath which could be utilised? Also, is the home office just for you or do you need to share it?

Secondly, think about functionality – what type of space do you need?

Are your required just to work at the computer or do you have a lot of files and need to spread out? Do you need some creative space too?

Consider such elements as the size of the desk, storage needs and ease of work flow; you don’t want a space that hinders you in anyway.

Lighting and ambience are also important. If the office is tucked

away in a dark unused corner, there are many tricks to help bring more light into that area.

One of the advantages of working from home and creating your own home office is that it can reflect your personality so, make it fun – make it your own. But, what does that mean for you?

If you are thinking of creating an home office space that isn’t just a quick fix but a beautifully finished, workable area then give the team at Smith and Sons Franklin a call (09)9479533 – we can help!

One small bonus resulting from this global disaster is, that we are finally starting to ‘grow up and get real’ The lessons for those in ‘command and control’ are, that the only intelligent model for a successful future, will require... shared leadership for ALL. I coach Speakering©. It is my new Course, for leaders who are not good communicators, but should be! You cannot be competent or confident, if you cannot present well. You will not become good leaders either! 2020-2030 : The Tumultuous Decade is here so, let’s talk. duitdammit@gmail.com

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We’re back…in print! After weeks in lockdown the SOUTH team is ecstatic that with the lightening of Covid-19 restrictions, we can again publish. However, during the past two months we have sent out a combined SOUTH/Rural Living digital flipbook to our database with a range of news and lifestyle articles which highlighted the optimism, innovation and struggles of locals during these trying times. So, this month, in our ‘Best of the Flipbooks’ pages (as sent out during alert level 4) we feature Waikato Ward Councillor, Jacqui Church’s happy lockdown, Paddock to Pantry’s busy lockdown and showcase the arrival of contactless takeout coffee, café style.

C O FF EE TO G O !

As Alert Level 3 came into effect, locals went out in search of their favourite caffeine kick, a fast food fix or, in many cases, an upmarket meal. Several venues saw a flurry of customers with the likes of Blue Ox Babe in Manukau Road setting up a tent opposite the restaurant from where meals could be collected. First out were those seeking flat whites, cappuccinos and lattes but drive-thrus were also super busy and restaurant quality meals, demanding a higher price, were in demand too.

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1. A happy customer leaves C3 Factory with her caffeine fix.

2. At the Good Grocer in King St another smiling customer makes off with her coffee-to-go also delivered contactless.

3. A local picks up his Blue Ox Babe lunch order via a tent across the road from the Manukau Rd restaurant.

4. Coffee and sweet treats set up outside Town Mouse in Pukekohe.

5. Elton Raitt, co-owner of KAOS Cafe, hands over a coffee to a customer using a pair of tongs to make delivery contactless.

Photos taken by SOUTH photographer Wayne Martin using a long lens. www.southmagazine.co.nz

Lockdown ‘beaches’

Jacqui Awaroa ki Tuakau Ward Councillor for Waikato District Council, Jacqui says her bubble contained husband, Colin and adult daughter, Gaia with all three having their ‘noses hard to the grindstone’ while they worked remotely just a stone’s throw from the water.

“We couldn’t have been in a more idyllic rural location” Jacqui says, “Port Waikato has only about 350 permanent residents so there’s never much traffic about and everything has been exceptionally quiet except for the sounds of nature.

“Being so close to the beach means walks along the foreshore have been especially appreciated – they are always so refreshing as my days have been busier than ever with council and local responsibilities.”

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during lockdown but Jacqui’s work wasn’t only about the paperwork or decision making.

“My day also involved organising welfare assistance and even lending a listening ear from time to time.

Some people required an intermediary to help with requests for assistance and they also needed assurances as to where the next weeks would take them.”

While Jacqui kept on top of council duties, daughter Gaia was working far from her Wellington office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Colin, who has only one kidney donated by Jacqui five years ago, is immune compromised so he kept an eye on his coffee and food distribution business from a distance too.

“We were a busy bubble but containment at Port Waikato suited us all,” Jacqui says. “Our small, rural community has been very supportive of each other and although everyone understands the seriousness of Covid-19, knowing we were far from removed from busy urban centres was a relief for many. Port Waikato offers a special magic.”

Photo Wayne Martin

If there was one place where Jacqui Church was happy to be locked down it was at her Port Waikato home, close to nature and just strides from the beach.

Jacqui Church

Although Jacqui says lockdown wasn’t a major difficulty, she was looking forward to alert level 2 when she could move further afield as work required.

“I’m especially keen to recommence work on our Franklin and Waikato North Trails Forum, a community-led initiative in partnership with territorial authorities including the NZ Walking Access Commission, Waikato District Council, and the Waikato Regional Council, supported by the Franklin Local Board (Auckland Council).”

The project fosters a shared vision and strategy for public accessways across the region and, as Jacqui explains, these will cater for a variety of purposes including recreation, tourism and commuting via the likes of walking, cycling and horse-riding.

“We also want to see the Te Awa Cycleways, as an iconic river asset, head northwards to connect into our networks as well as the Auckland commuter and recreational trail networks.

This will showcase some of our beautiful rural scenery, unknown to many people.

“Our vision is that eventually many small townships, such as Pokeno to Tuakau, Tuakau to Pukekohe, will be connected by these accessible trails. I’m excited about the project will take us and keen to see us working again on this innovative scheme.”

Of course, there are many other issues to deal with says Jacqui.

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Keeping ‘Pantry’ stocked and open takes its toll

Most people would say shops able to remain open during the lockdown were the lucky ones. Financially this may well have been true, but HELEN PERRY discovered that the pressure and stress of operating in a locked down world could take an enormous toll.

Wayne and Melanie Kennerley are well known Karaka residents and business people. Their popular seven-day grocery store, Paddock to Pantry, on the corner of Linwood and Blackridge Roads, remained open throughout the alert level 4 lockdown.

‘Wonderful’, most would say.

But five minutes talking to Melanie and the enormous strain of keeping the store open and running efficiently, is evident – she breaks down in tears as she recounts the highs and lows, the frustrations, exhaustion and emotional toll of trying to do their best to serve the local community.

She talks about the long 12-hour days – every day – in which she walks at least 10 km daily just within the confines of the store, answers the phone every few minutes, tries to coordinate the difficult continuity of supplies, takes orders, personally delivers to the vulnerable, deals with further contactless orders picked up from the store and ensures the rules of operating in level 4 (and now level 3) are adhered to.

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us breathless and we go to great lengths to keep maintaining strict hygiene standards; it’s hard but the safety of customers and our staff is our priority.”

Then there’s the matter of stock.

Melanie says many items are in short supply.

“Everyone’s heard about the rush for toilet paper, but flour, yeast and baking powder are like gold; still so hard to get. Often I’ll order something which is promised for the following day but it doesn’t arrive for three days or a week later, or it doesn’t arrive at all.

“We’ve also had to deal with several police visits. Even though Wayne was careful, from the first, to ensure all paperwork was in place, working through their checks, was stressful. It has seemed, at times, as if the rules were changing daily. In fact, it was a moment of celebration when MBIE finally established we had the same authority to operate as bigger supermarkets.”

Another demand Melanie cannot avoid are the phone calls. “The phone rings incessantly. People ask, have we this, that or the

other thing; the same requests are constant but the calls I have most come to dread are those that ask, “Are you open?’ Yes, we are!”

Ensuring she has ‘crossed every t and dotted every i’ means there’s no sitting quietly out back attending to orders or balancing the books. Melanie’s time is never idle and, business aside, there’s also the no small matter of schooling four children at home including an international student who the family took in as lockdown happened and their eldest who was at university but got home at the last minute.

“I often leave the house when it is still dark and that has meant not really knowing where the 10-yearold is at with her studies – thank goodness Wayne and the older children can help out but Wayne also has to oversee his main focus which is our Z Service Stations which, likewise, continued to operate during level 4, a logistical challenge in itself.”

Hearing the exhaustion (and tears) in her voice it is clear that remaining open during the lockdown is not easy but Melanie says the highlights and many

positive comments lift her spirits.

“When Totara Hospice told us they were desperate for milk and fruit we were so pleased we could help.

We’ve also managed to assist the local food bank and some special welfare requests, too. People feel indebted but we are just happy we can help; there are so many doing it hard out there.”

Customers have also sent messages of gratitude. Melanie says, “at the till, it’s so nice that people have gone out of their way to say, ‘thank you for being open’.

“Many have expressed thanks that they don’t have to battle long supermarket queues and others who are fearful of exposure to the virus are relieved they don’t have to visit a big supermarket.

“They seem so glad they can call in here or have an order filled and delivered by me. It’s become very personal and heart-warming.

On the other hand, I will be very grateful when restrictions ease and things return to normal.”

NOTE: Paddock to Pantry is now operating normally with stress levels dissipating. www.southmagazine.co.nz

Coming up

roses

Mother’ Day bouquets for that special woman seemed highly unlikely at alert level 4.

But, with the advent of level 3, everything changed.

Wayne and Melanie Kennerley, who also own The Wild Rose in Papakura, agree it was the best possible news for florists and growers.

“We launched this store seven months ago and having to close down in March was a big blow,” Wayne says. “I’m especially thankful we could help out local growers who had the chance to make a return for all their hard effort.

“Not only do we deliver to the domestic market, many of our corporate clients have standing orders for reception areas and board rooms. The lockdown meant those orders came to a halt and, of course, we had to close our doors so we couldn’t deliver anyway.

“Sadly, people wanting birthday or special occasion flowers, such as for funerals, were disappointed because even contactless deliveries were seen as nonessential until last week.”

But happily florists and growers are now back to business which meant Mother’s Day was back on The Wild Rose calendar.

“I was delighted we could fulfill the call for flowers,” Wayne says. “These have always such a big part of Mother’s Day and it just wouldn’t have been the same without them. Now, we hope it will be business as usual.”

Melanie Kennerley

Photo Wayne Martin

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