Verve May 2014

Auckland’s Boutique Magazine.

The Anniversary Issue CELEBRATING

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May 2014

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Editors’ Note 10 years and counting Verve is a believer in the power of print, the good feelings generated by the tangibility of paper, the sound that accompanies each flip of the page, the faint whiff of ink set free when a new Verve is removed from its plastic wrapping.

It all started with an idea, based around a need to do something creative, something that would fulfil our love for good design, our passion for magazines. It is this love and passion that has helped us to redefine Verve over the years into the product you have before you — a product that

delivers fresh offerings and ideas from New Zealand (mainly), and around the world.

To celebrate our tenth birthday, we decided to dig into our archives and unearth a few of our favourite covers (p8), and to include the story of us, Fran, Jude, Verve (p10) and our small talented team of sales people, designer, writers, photographers, prepress and print people, and distributors.

Most importantly, without you the reader, and the continued support from our

awesome advertisers, none of this would be possible. Do see if you can spot your name on our beautiful thank you spread on page 8. We thank you all, and look forward to the next ‘vervacious’ decade ahead.

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A STORY WITH VERVE Words: Shirani Alfreds {Verve: vigour and spirit or enthusiasm.

Of late 17th century origin from French, ‘vigour’} The result would not have been obvious a decade ago, when two strong and determined women with diverse backgrounds and talents were introduced to one another, only to find that they shared a common passion and drive. Fran Ninow and Jude Mitchell, joint publishers and editors of Verve magazine were strangers initially, but an introduction via a friend resulted in them becoming not only business partners and colleagues, but close friends running this highly successful magazine distributed in Auckland’s select suburbs.

Celebrating life in what was recently rated one of the world’s most liveable cities, a alongside combination of hard work, passion, commitment and drive has gotten the magazine to the place it is today — celebrating its tenth anniversary. This is no mean feat in the publishing industry, so to commemorate their achievement, here is Verve’s story of inspiration and evolution, of beauty and aspiration, and most of all, of believing in oneself and in others. Viva la Verve!

The setting was Auckland, and ten years ago our two heroines Fran and Jude were at respective crossroads in their lives. Despite their differing backgrounds, (Fran’s in teaching, travel, fashion and health, and Jude’s in retail, manufacturing and property), they had in common an entrepreneurial drive, having both owned their own businesses. Looking for new endeavours, a mutual friend introduced them and the rest, as we say, is history.

Yet nothing, and certainly not something as herculean as launching a publication can really be that straightforward. In

brainstorming their next steps, the two women discovered a common love of high aesthetics and magazines. With a $10,000 loan and skills discovered and yet undiscovered, they embarked on a publishing adventure — putting together newsletters to promote local companies in reputable and established areas of Auckland. They grew this business through cold calls and sheer determination. Simple press releases soon became articulate and well-written articles, all of which was an indication of a willingness to evolve to suit a changing and more sophisticated readership. The ‘little magazine that could’ then grew to encompass more and more historic and established areas, finally resulting in the glossy publication you see today in households, cafes, restaurants and shops in Auckland’s most prestigious suburbs.

One might wonder how a distributed publication manages to produce interesting and attractive editions month after month so successfully. There is indeed a unique formula to Verve that starts with the two women being both joint editors as well as joint publishers.

This allows them to work symbiotically, as well as with a small talented team. Work has to be (and is) very fluid and decisions are made collectively, with team members often asked for their input and opinions.

Fran is a ‘planner’ and Jude a ‘gut feel’ person, but this balance seems to be perfect, allowing them to capitalise on respective strengths to combine skills in layout, design, production and (given that the magazine is advertisement driven), client relationships, networking and sales. The final product is a result of their unique synergy and collusion, driven by their common vision. Astoundingly, this formula has clearly worked for the past ten years and the proof is in the print —

And what might be some of the struggles in making such an impressive endeavour a success? Accommodating different personalities whilst balancing work and family has been, and is challenging, given that, “having a business is a little like having a baby,” says Fran. It is all consuming and demanding, yet, this is balanced by the privilege and joy of seeing each successful edition published, alongside meeting lots of different people and personalities. It is clear that both women possess nurturing traits and unsurprisingly, they both find it incredibly rewarding to help people achieve their potential, whether it is working with or mentoring their small team, or promoting personalities through the magazine. An important lesson in their journey, says Jude, has been to realise that failures are nothing to be afraid of. “In fact, it can be the most inspiring thing, as anything is possible once you have drive and passion!” Another lesson learnt was that steadfast determination and self-belief are crucial in life and work — something Jude came to know through starting Verve whilst coming out of a broken marriage. It seems only natural that the overwhelming positivity of both women in rising above their personal and professional challenges has carried through to the resilience, positivity and ‘chutzpah’ of the magazine.

What does the future hold for Verve?

Beauty and strong aesthetics have always been priorities for both women and will continue to be so. Their ambition is for a continuously more sophisticated and beautiful product with superb layouts and double page spreads. Other more business-oriented aims are to improve digital and online offerings, increase subscriptions, maximise the effectiveness of the printed product and address advertising creatively. High-end advertisers continue to be desired, given that this is the socioeconomic group the magazine caters to, and they will continue to maintain and grow close relationships with them.

Having had the privilege of knowing its past and having an insight into its ambition for the future, there is no doubt that the magazine indeed lives up to its name with ‘vigour, spirit and enthusiasm’ !

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THE WOOL FEATURE

01 — A bale of wool ready to be moved to market 02 — Cedric Bayly

WOOL TO THE WORLD

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Cedric Bayly is a seasoned wool man. His career in wool stretches back to the days when one began an apprenticeship in a wool store sweeping floors and hefting bales before training in the finer art of classing wool and preparing it for sale.

Now, he is general manager of wool for the world’s largest supplier of crossbred wool, New Zealand rural services company, PGG Wrightson Limited.

In recent years wool has made a huge comeback. It is a natural, renewable resource which is on-trend and ‘green’.

It is very much in favour with modern architects, discerning home decorators and cutting-edge fashion designers.

Wool’s inherent fire-retardant, acoustic and hygroscopic qualities make it a popular choice for carpets, soft furnishings, bedding and insulation — technically proven to keep homes safer, quieter and drier. In fashion, wool is very wearable. It not only handles well, but it wicks moisture away from the body while maintaining excellent thermal comfort, even in wet conditions. These are superior qualities that petroleumderived synthetics simply can’t touch.

PGG Wrightson is a well-respected, nationwide wool broker that works efficiently to keep wool flowing smoothly throughout the global supply chain. It serves the grassroots needs of farmer woolgrowers from rearing and shearing sheep, all the way through to meeting and exceeding domestic and world market expectations. These tasks are by no means simple and PGG Wrightson employs a team of talented people from farming and university backgrounds to tackle various aspects of the job, including stock selection, animal nutrition, wool

In recent years wool has made a huge comeback.

It is a natural, renewable, resource which is on-trend and ‘green’. It is very much in favour with modern architects, discerning home decorators and cutting-edge fashion designers.

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harvesting, cartage, handling, storage, testing and marketing.

Wool clips vary tremendously from season to season and throughout rural New Zealand according to geography, climatic conditions and sheep breed diversity. In a good year of regular, soft rain and steady grass growth, the wool will be long and strong — two key features of premium wool types. But in times of drought and mediocre feed, it will turn brittle and display poor colour characteristics which can cause problems downstream in manufacturing processes. Like any crop, wool is subject to the vagaries of the weather and prices fluctuate accordingly.

The trick is to understand your end market and do your utmost to match supply with demand — whatever the season throws at

you. PGG Wrightson is historically good at this — offering clear market advice to both farmers and manufacturers for their mutual benefit.

At weekly wool auctions, PGG Wrightson sells to a bench of 27 wool exporting companies including its own subsidiary company, Bloch & Behrens Limited. Bloch & Behrens has been active in the wool trade for several generations, supplying local mills and exporting to more than 30 countries around the world. It is a successful commercial model that sees profits retained within the New Zealand economy.

PGG Wrightson offers the perfect blend of on-farm advice, technical skill and business acumen to help grow, prepare and sell New Zealand wool to meet exacting criteria across diverse local and international markets.

Over and above this — we encourage everyone to know wool, think wool, buy wool and wear wool.

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WOOL FAVOURITES!

AGNES FOSS In 2006, sisters Jill Davis and Laurie Badrick discovered the joy of making beautiful things out of New Zealand merino wool.

It started with felt cushions and tea-cosies and has morphed into hats, scarves, jackets and bags that embrace individuality, beauty and style.

Agnes Foss items are very versatile. They can be worn with an elegant dress or look equally stunning with jeans.

Each piece is unique, made here in New Zealand with a little bit of love and care.

Agnes Foss’s main outlet is Mikael’s in The hats in particular are like a smile walking Queenstown, but they are also promoting and selling online through their Facebook down the street. They brighten everyones page Agnes Foss Felt Creations. day, not only the wearer’s. Roses are a big feature on everything Jill and Laurie make — romantic and old-fashioned, you can almost catch their scent.

Website: www.agnesfoss.co.nz Made in New Zealand Email: agnesfoss@gmail.com Unique design and individual style Facebook: Agnes Foss Felt Creations

V.I.P.Beds for Very Important Pets and V.I.P.Pillows for Very Important Passengers are filled with miraculous little balls of massaging wool, made by blowing short, second shear wool through a centrifugal force, in a knopping machine. Made in the Woolshed in Hawkes Bay, this bedding has been comforting and healing dogs for 23 years.

The shape was originally inspired by a bed from Harrods, sent to John Falloon as Minister of Agriculture. Sadly it was made from synthetic rubbish, and the farming families knew they could do better with wool.

Massey University Veterinary Clinic were helpful and for some years had rotweiller size beds in the waiting room.

Barbie Cassidy, retired veterinary nurse, sorts the balls over a white tray to remove any possible dust before filling oval V.I.P.Beds or flat Mutt Mattresses. Instant relief for sore joints prone to arthritis.

Tough Stuff are for working dogs or those in kennels, garages and on verandahs.They are double sacked, filled with long fleece wool, (which will flatten), have an extra sack in the pack for recovering later and can have the dog’s name on at no extra charge.

The Little Passenger Pillows go car seats, travel in planes, boats and on bikes, are used in hospital, (particularly between legs after a hip operation), and on top of another pillow in bed. They are addictive.

No better way to count sheep than on soporific, therapeutic wool.

RUN RABBIT RUN Little darlings or little demons? Sometimes it all depends on how much sleep they’ve let you get overnight, right?

Natural wool bedding has been around for 12,000 years. So you’d think there’d be choices for children’s bed linen to help the whole family get a great night’s sleep.

That’s what Southland girl Rebecca Simpson thought in 2010 when looking for practical, natural bedding for her baby. But it was either cheap and Dacron-filled or pricey and ornamental.

And so, over coffee with Abi Casey, a friend working in interior furnishing in Wanaka, their Run Rabbit Run brand was born.

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The quilts filled with New Zealand-milled wool batting, soft-as merino sheets and cotton linen. And snow clouds, of course.

Classic stripes and spots feature, but check their website seasonally for the latest custommade trends. The Run Rabbit Run range is all handmade by Rebecca and Abi in Wanaka.

With young families, how do they find the time? The secret is in the sleep, Rebecca reckons. “I am using our merino fitted sheets on the twins’ beds — I love their softness and durability, they look gorgeous, and they do help keep the babies comfortable — promoting a restful night’s sleep for everyone in the house!”

Buy online at www.runrabbitrun.co.nz Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/runrabbitrun.co.nz

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THE NATURAL FUNERAL COMPANY The Natural Funeral Company is located down a hidden lane in the backwaters of Ponsonby — private, homely and quiet. They offer a relaxed, simple and seamless approach with all the usual services, though the differences are palpable.

The Natural Funeral Company doesn’t embalm, instead the fragrance of aromatherapy oils fill the air, a marbled ceramic bowl with warm soapy water smells divine, white fluffy towels and a massage table, and you know your loved one is in good hands.

The coffee is always on, and the range of caskets is extensive, e.g: woven willow baskets, several choices of plywood, solid timbers, pine and rimu. Particularly popular is a range of cardboard coffins. These come with paints and pens, and a suggestion that family and friends personalise their loved one’s casket. Also available are felted wool caskets and liners for cremation.

The Natural Funeral Company’s premises are spectacular. The staff are personable and the atmosphere is inviting.

The Natural Funeral Company has been providing funeral care for our loved ones for the past 14 years.

A recent client had this to say: “At a time of great sorrow, I found that The Natural Funeral Company offered an uplifting experience. Staff members were gentle in their approach and they made the process so easy. I had no idea such a company existed.”

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NEW FASHION

WOOL RUNNERS

SOCKLESS AND ODOUR FREE

No socks are required in the New Zealand wool uppers of Kiwi footwear company ToBe’s new minimalist running shoes. The basis for this world-first project is ‘Fitwool’, a patent-pending New Zealand wool fabric engineered specifically for this project by Crown Research Institute AgResearch.

Wellington brothers Tim and Paul Brown have engaged world class Kiwi design and science talent to create the Wool Runners, and launch a whole new category of woollen footwear.

Fitwool utilises the properties of New Zealand mid-micron wool — moisturewicking, temperature regulating, tough and anti-bacterial, to create a unique footwear experience. The nature of wool enables the unique features of an odour free, light-weight and environmentally friendly product.

The project has utilised the creative talents of Auckland-based product

designer Jamie McLellan to create a simple, beautiful minimalist running shoe that sits at the intersection of sport and fashion. The founder, London based Tim Brown, is an ex-All White and Phoenix player and has driven the design of a shoe for the everyday athlete.

The legacy of legendary track coach Arthur Lydiard and New Zealand’s place as the home of jogging, combined with the country’s abundant wool supply off the backs of 31,232,412 sheep, gives a strong basis for creating the Wool Runners. After two years of hard work, the time is now to take New Zealand woollen footwear to the world.

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01 — (L-R) Sara Orme and Anna Caselberg 02 — Rosie is wearing is Knit polo neck Helen Cherry Green Maxi by Ingrid Starnes, 2012

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They’re Loving Wool & You Should Too Words: Jamie Christian Desplaces

“We want to promote wool, get informed people wearing it,” says fashion editor, author and stylist, Anna Caselberg. “Our objective is to open the conversation in an urban setting.

We want young people aspiring to own luxurious wool products. We want there to be a groundswell.”

That groundswell has now officially begun thanks to the implementation of the We’re Loving Wool campaign, encapsulated by these stunning images currently adorning billboards and busbacks around New Zealand. It’s a branch of the global Campaign for Wool, of which Prince Charles is patron, a movement that has rejuvenated the British textile industry, endorsed by the likes of Harrods and Vivienne Westwood. It has spread throughout Europe, to America and beyond. “A lot of derelict wool factories in the United Kingdom are coming back to

life because of this campaign,” says Anna.

“We want it to have a similar effect here.

People are starting to realise that a jumper made from wool – and not synthetics – is a better thing to have. It’s a prize.”

It has taken four years for Anna to get the campaign this far, with help from her renowned photographer friend, Sara Orme. “This has been Anna’s passion,” beams Sara. “She has single-handedly created this nationwide project. She’s knocked on so many doors, involved farmers who don’t know so much about the fashion industry and aroused the attention of some very important people.”

One such person is Bay de Lautour, a lifelong wool-farmer, chairman of Primary Wool Co-operative and a director at Elders Primary Wool. “Bay has trusted us and really championed the cause,” says Anna.

“It would not have happened without him.”

Sara makes the point that, fashion and practicality aside, embracing wool means, “farmers sell more wool. It’s a sustainable cycle that’s great for both our economy and environment. It’s going back to our roots.

There’s a whole generation who have grown up thinking wool is itchy, something for their nans. Wool is our national fibre and we want to make it cool. We want to make it sexy.”

A whole host of Kiwi designers have signed up to the campaign and next month will see the launch of the New Zealand Wool Week, a retail-led event to have wool products displayed in store

windows. “It’s something that already happens overseas,” says Anna. “It’s to open up the concept to the urban sector.

The response we’ve had across the country from both designers and retailers with regards to creating the windows for wool week has been staggering.”

“It’s so exciting for Anna and me to be doing this together because we’ve known each other for so long,” says Sara. “We complement each other. When planning the campaign, we lost our project funding, but we went for it anyway. We found a way. It reflects how much we believe in this. We don’t give up. Many people can’t believe how far we’ve managed to take it.”

Everyone they asked to be involved said yes. “I hope that says something about our integrity,” says Anna. “That they believe in what we are doing.” And they’re only just getting started. “By next year, more people will know about this and hopefully we’ll go from strength to strength,” adds Sara. “We’re about the future. It’s not about being nostalgic. We’ll make wool modern.”

Watch this space.

For further info, see ad on page 17 or visit www.campaignforwool.co.nz

COSY TOES

WORDS: BARBIE CASSIDY

A STORY TO KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF! WOOL IN MY LIFE COSY TOES began when business owner Tracey Topp went looking for warm merino socks for her two little boys in 2005. Tracey had no luck finding small warm socks made from merino anywhere. Hence one thing led to another and her business was born.

Nearly ten years later the business is thriving and Tracey is extremely busy keeping, not only little one’s toes warm but bigger adult toes cosy as well.

Tracey operates her business from a very small, rural town in the South Island — Rotherham — population approximately 300. Because of the size of her hometown she knew she could not rely on foot traffic and had to let the world know about her Cosy Toes merino socks for children. She had her website built and since then has never looked back.

The business began with manufacturing one style of merino socks in baby and children sizes and now that one product has led to many. There is also a huge range of adult merino socks and clothing.

Tights, blankets, school uniform needs, plus many more products, all wool and warmth related. Tracey says, “I hate cold feet and have an eye for warm, quality socks!”

Having your own business always comes with challenges, but, out of these

challenges always comes greater learning and understanding. There is heavy weight competition from the synthetic markets and other retailers are now understanding the great benefits people gain in wearing merino too. This is something Tracey always knew about due to her upbringing on a North Canterbury sheep farm. “I was brought up around wool, wearing it and helping on the farm. I knew no different, but as synthetic clothing crept into our shops over the years, our wool industries suffered.” Tracey explains that, “a huge part of my business is promoting why we should wear and use wool again.”

As a child, as the war was finishing, I grew up on an elevated, isolated sheep farm, doing correspondence lessons for a little of the morning and running wild over the farm with my dog and pony the rest of the day. Our lives were built around knowing the value of wool, (our parents only needed a few bales of wool to purchase a new car every two years). By the time I was four, I would wander the fence lines with a bag, pick out shreds of wool that had been caught in the one strand of barbed wire that ran in the middle of an number 8 wire fence.

Her sales come mostly from the internet and she now receives orders from as far away as Alaska. Australia is another big market, as are the United Kingdom and the United States. New Zealand is the largest market for the business to date.

“Most New Zealanders and Australians know about merino wool and both countries can get very cold,” Tracey says.

By the time I was five, I was the ‘plucker’ of dead sheep. The plan was to wait until the sheep had been dead two or three days so the wool would pull away from the green and purple flesh easily. Another very difficult job, and one that I struggled with, was to roll the heavy 40kg plus sheep over in order to pluck the other side. You would pull by the legs from the side, back and forth to get momentum until it would finally roll, and you would run away for a minute until the hideous smell of escaping gases had passed. I did get paid. One shilling per sheep.

Tracey works closely with The Campaign for Wool in New Zealand, which was initiated in the last few years and supports other businesses that promote the values of wool. “I created Cosy Toes to fill a need for my family, but the business also boosts and supports the qualities of wool, which is so important in New Zealand.”

As a family, we have never had synthetics of any kind. We wear wool, cotton, silk and linen and our furnishings are the same. Pillows, cushions and the sofa are filled with wool. We joined Prince Charles’ Campaign for Wool, and I believe New Zealand’s furniture should all be filled with knopped wool balls.

That, combined with wool insulation makes for healthier, breathable homes.

The fear of cot death some years ago prompted a resurgence of babies sleeping in wool and on wool mattresses. These would be put out to air daily, but sadly before the untimely end of the New Zealand Wool Board, they had stopped giving the message to Plunket, so three decades have passed in ignorance.

When Sir Peter Blake tested out Icebreaker clothing and declared that he had worn a merino top for 40 days and 40 nights sailing, and did not smell, a grandson took up the challenge and wore one to school for a whole term, successfully too!

COSY TOES 03 315 6676 www.cosytoes.co.nz facebook.com/cosytoes

We do believe wool to be nature’s miracle fibre, and that we should appreciate and make the most of it in the country where it grows best.

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Lofty words, challenging too.

As the theme for the Cape Town World Design Capital 2014, has the ‘Mother City’, as it is fondly called by South African’s, lived up to it?

The answer is a resounding yes.

Underpinned by a fierce competitive streak and saturated in the colours of a rainbow nation that is driven by innovative thinking, Cape Town has put on a show to rival any of its global predecessors.

One of the most lauded exhibitions was staged by The Southern Guild, an enterprise founded over a decade ago

by Trevyn and Julian Mcgowan. Their commitment to exploring and nurturing their theme of ‘making’ and supporting the ‘makers’ is evident in their selection of participants.

Sourced both locally and from 14 countries on four continents, some of the exhibitors have taken common household objects and, through magnificent design and masterful craftsmanship, transformed the mundane into sublime collectables.

For me the most alluring pieces were positioned unobtrusively in a far-flung corner of the tent.

In a brilliant and thought-provoking move, the Mcgowan’s placed two exhibitors, The Origins Centre and Agents of the 3D Revolution five metres apart. The juxtaposition of objects created eons ago with those that could literally be manufactured in situ raised fundamental questions around man’s creative ‘advancement’ and the perceived level of artistic ‘sophistication’ that we wallow in today.

Presented by The Origins Centre, based in Johannesburg, is a prized collection of stone fragments ‘decorated’ with scratchings (to the uninitiated eye), glass beads and adornments made by inhabitants of South Africa 75,000 years ago.

In the words of the curator, “design and ingenuity do not follow a linear progression.

Our display disrupts the way that these artifacts are viewed and interpreted. By conveying the design value of each artifact, we encourage people to question ideas of function and advancement.”

These priceless and simple treasures illustrate that although history more often than not relies on words, a story that is just as magnificent and profound can be told through the objects that are left behind. These beads and other objects on display, be they crafted for a specific purpose, such as tools or as symbols, have an inherent imaginative and original artistry all of their own.

So when did human creativity begin?

When did functionality and creativity converge if indeed they were ever separated? The Design Origins Africa South exhibit seeks to ensure that not only should the African continent take up its rightful place in the history of mankind’s artistic development, but that it should be viewed as the very source of man’s creative energies, which continue to flow in abundance around the world today.

Right next door and in stark contradiction was the Agents of the 3D Revolution stand.

Also simplistic in its methods of display, it proffered objects that, although they were also designed and created by the human mind, are light years apart in their content and manufacturing processes.

On show are some of the latest objects created by artists, designers, engineers, techno boffins and scientists who are the leaders in the field of 3D printing. They are eye-catching, even beautiful, but here lies the rub. Gone is the human hand, the natural materials, the story and, to my mind, much of what is inherently meaningful.

Everything on display was extruded by a machine and the materials are synthetic.

The works exist purely for their ‘own sake’ and have no purpose other than to embody the combined capacity of the human brain to design extraordinary machines and materials and to manipulate technological processes. That in itself is praiseworthy, however, inherent in the capabilities of such modern innovation is the notion of mass production, and this possibility can denude and detract from the essential value and integrity of the object itself.

Perhaps the contrast between the two aforementioned exhibitors is the precise confluence where the vision of the Southern Guild is most acutely described, bearing in mind that its mission is to promote that which is handmade as opposed to objects that are mass produced by complex tools and digital technologies.

The emphasis is on the ‘maker’ and the process of ‘making’, with the intimate touch of the human hand is precisely what separates the rare, one-of-a-kind collectable piece from the mass-produced. This divide is an ever-increasing one and a conundrum that seems to be pushing international exhibitors and discerning buyers all over the world to turn their attention to rare, handcrafted objects that are imbued with intimacy, narrative and delicate processes.

The Southern Guild did itself and The Mother City proud.

The very personality of the city of Cape Town is one steeped in imaginative and inventive ideas, which will continue to flow good and strong for the remainder of the year as The Design Capital of the World 2014 basks in the spotlight.

For more info visit: www.wdccapetown2014.com

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DESIGN IN FOCUS

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Webb’s & Mr. Bigglesworthy Collaboration

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01 — Clockwise from left: William Plunkett Sofa, American Bullet Shade Floor Lamp, Large German Railway Clock by Siemens, Merrow Associates Chrome and Glass Coffee Table. Chiara Corbelletto rug courtesy of Dilana Rugs

AUCTION — INSIDE OUT — MODERN MID-CENTURY DESIGN — INCLUSIVE OF FURNITURE, OBJECTS & ART

02 — Swedish Leather Armchair and Ottoman, Mid Century BH Kelvin Brutalist Wall Sculpture and Charles & Ray Eames Time Life Black Walnut ‘C’ Stool

The fifth collaboration between pioneering auction house Webb’s and modernist design specialists Mr Bigglesworthy is coming this May. The most recent was the highest grossing modern design sale in Webb’s history, and has cemented these auctions as can’t-miss events.

The relationship began when Webb’s sought out Mr Bigglesworthy in 2011, inspired by the defined and expertly curated aesthetic evident in their retail space. For Josh Williams, Auction Manager at Webb’s, there was no better partner in the modern design area.

“They are the premier modern design retailer in New Zealand,” he says. “They import stock from both the United Kingdom and America, which is important because there is a very limited amount of mid-century furniture and decorative objects in New Zealand, due to the 1950s import restrictions. ”Those import restrictions drove the rise of the New Zealand modern design community, lead by the likes of Jon Jansen and the Broadhead Brothers. They were very much influenced by the elegant simplicity and utilitarianism of the emerging postwar aesthetic in Europe and the United States, but due to the import controls, only rarely were the source pieces found here. Inside Out explores that dialogue, with a particular emphasis on the most exotic and unusual examples of the era.

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03 — Clockwise from left: Bramin Black Leather Armchair, Curtis Jere Style Brass Starburst Wall Mirror, Dyrlund Rosewood Sideboard, Merrow Associates Chrome and Glass Coffee Table. Fane Flaws rug courtesy of Dilana Rugs

KEY DATES — Modern Design Auction — Inside Out 15 May, 6.30pm Preview Event 8 May, 6.30­—9pm Both the preview and auction will be located at Webb’s Auction House at 18 Manukau Road, Epsom.

To view the full collection of furniture/ objects and art, visit: www.webbs.co.nz/ auction/modern-design-4 WEBBS: www.webbs.co.nz MR BIGGLESWORHTY: www.mrbigglesworthy.co.nz Photography: Stephen Tilley Styling: Caroline Brown for PROCESS Fashion & Design PR Styling Assistant Holly McGrath & Lotta Lee for PROCESS Fashion & Design PR

Brighten Up This Winter With Allium Words: Brittany Jordt

The first thing you notice walking into Allium are the splashes of colour — from the floor to the walls, bright blues and greens dance, delighting the eye and creating a feeling of warmth.

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Jo and Suzanne, interior designers (their profession even before the store opened, nearly a decade and a half ago) and directors of Allium are playing with textiles. Tie-dye and ombre fabrics are big this season, as well as 50s inspired designs.

“We’ve always been very colourful when the rest of the world was tea, or very neutral,” Suzanne says. “We do lots of these little retro designs for [reupholstering] chairs that people buy on Trade Me. Lots of 50s inspired fabrics, very vintage.”

It’s easy to give your furniture a new lease on life with so many amazing fabrics and patterns to choose from. Digital printing has also seen huge growth over the last couple of years, making it possible for people to buy pillows, cushions, wallpaper or curtains with an artist’s work on them.

Allium, a Designers Guild store, celebrates its 14th anniversary this winter, and they’re bigger and busier than they’ve ever been. The store’s layout and product line are based on Tricia Guild’s collections (founder of Designers Guild, established in 1970), which come out twice a year.

Jo notes that one of the biggest changes over the last couple of years has been within the industry itself. “You’re allowed to have possessions again now. It’s not so minimalist. It used to be all you had was one slick coffee table and white roller blinds. No curtains, no cushion with a tassel on it — god forbid — none of that!”

02 01 — Interior designers — Suzanne Barber, Jo Burrell and Annabel Wakeman 02 — Custom-made velvet button sofa 03 — Designers Guild velvet and silk arm chair

Whether it’s wallpaper, furniture, a room or the whole house, Jo and Suzanne (with the help of Annabel Wakeman) provide a full service, even sourcing things for their customers.

Jo says, “through the recession, when things were tight, it was always nice and sunshiny in here. People would come in and think it was so fun, and buy something. Even if it was just a new cushion, it would cheer them up.”

03 Whether you’re looking to spruce up the kids’ room or the kitchen, or just thinking of a new DIY project for the winter, the ladies at Allium are ready to help you add that pop of colour at home.

For more information visit www.alliuminteriors.co.nz or call 09 524 4242

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All About Wood Words: Jamie Christian Desplaces

I ask Sam Orme-Gee what he believes sets him apart from other craftsmen. He says he’s not sure. He’s being modest of course, for Sam’s stunning pieces prove him to be in possession of one of New Zealand’s most promising design minds.

“I have a very minimalistic aesthetic,” he continues. “I tend to find simplistic detailing creates more beautiful and timeless pieces. After studying, I became particularly interested in the making process. Working with wood seemed like a natural progression for me.” Wood turning, says Sam, is extremely therapeutic. He is keen to stress that all timber used is sustainably harvested and grown. “Though,” he laments, “it’s not as easy as it should be, or you want it to be, to run a sustainable business. But, I believe it’s something worth working towards.”

When not in his workshop, we’d most likely find Sam cooking, walking his dog, playing basketball (“my dream job!”) or with his daughter. Her birth, he beams, is his proudest moment. Ten years from now Sam hopes to be, “running my own business with my little family.”

The past year has seen Sam working with Douglas and Bec. “I was lucky enough to collaborate with Bec on a few products,” he says. “Namely, the Weave Chair. I’m a big fan of their design and business philosophy. They’re such a talented family and Douglas is an incredible maker.”

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is Sam’s absolute favourite (“it’s underappreciated!”), while the Bentwood by Michael Thonet, he believes, “pushed the boundaries of manufacturing technology and changed the way people thought about design, craft and mass production.”

Sam’s childhood environment was a creative one. His father a film-maker and his mother a photographer (see Verve feature on page 18). He tells me his parents brought him up to pursue his dreams, telling him that you’re always better off going after something you’re passionate about. Take that route, and

everything else will fall into place. “They inspire me,” says Sam. “As does my partner in life. It’s inspiring to share the same hopes and goals for the future with someone like her.”

Check out Sam’s work at www.samormegee.com

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01 — Darren Jessop 02 — Mini Cool House 03 — Hot Water Beach House

Cool Design Words: Jenna Moore

Talk to Darren Jessop of Jessop Architects and you can’t help but be infected by his enthusiasm for architectural design and his latest business venture: COOLHOUSE.

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It’s not news that globally we are leaning to sustainable, ‘green’ living in all its forms. What is relatively new to this country, however, is the German born Passive House (passivhaus). Established in 1988, the term refers to an airtight, energy efficient housing standard that reduces the ecological footprint.

Jessop Architects designed the first passive house in Australasia in Glendowie; they did it so well that it’s one of four finalists in the 2014 International Passive House Awards in Germany. “It’s new for us as architects,” says Darren. “Passive refers to energy efficiency, which is a performance standard, not a design standard. It helps us understand things like heating and cooling, which is not usually considered during the design process. Our sister company COOLHOUSE has started to design and build for clients who want this detail in their home.”

In simple terms, a COOLHOUSE is an architecturally designed, low energy, modular home. It combines energy efficient technologies with local awardwinning design and green home construction. “A house like this costs about 15% more, but it can reduce your utilities by 80% — fully certified homes have running costs of $30 per month,”

says Darren. “It can also be added on to room by room, which makes it cost effective too.”

As an architect Darren is inspired by American architectural icons Philip Johnson’s Glass House in Connecticut and Richard Neutra’s Kaufmann House in Palm Springs. The Glass House and the Kaufmann House are arguably two of the best-known residential structures in the world and their influence is recognisable in a Jessop design, which Darren describes as, “Pacific Rim with classic lines”. Other inspiration comes, naturally, from his clients brief. This is where — fortuitously — he first learned about passive housing. “We were working with a client from, Canada where passive housing is standard and he taught us how to do it,” says Darren.

Jessop Architects and COOLHOUSE have also been asked to help with the rebuild of Christchurch, where Darren is originally from. “We’re taking old buildings and applying passive ideas with a contemporary twist. Bulk housing to assist with long term government housing is being researched also.”

“Our philosophy is excellent design with attention to detail and a clean functionality that addresses exactly what our client is looking for,” says Darren.

“The long term effect of the passive COOLHOUSE is healthier, affordable, sustainable, quality, durability which will enhance future living standards.”

Jessop Architects is a member of the NZ Green Building Council, and have, won many awards including the CHH House of the Year Award, the NZIA Resene Local Award and the BOMA Award for Excellence.

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VERVE INTERVIEWS

Neil Gussey Neil Gussey is an Auckland based photographer. He is familiar to all of us at Verve as he is the Verve photographer for our fashion shoots.

Verve: Neil, you certainly have your own photographic style, can you tell us about it?

Neil Gussey: My style is hopefully quite relaxed and not too posed. I like to let a model do the work and just capture what they do, rather than control every move. When you get a great model you can really just let them go! With portraits and weddings my style is to try and make them look as beautiful as possible with a narrative to the photo… telling a story rather than just standard photos.

V: What made you choose photography as a profession?

N: I decided to become a photographer, as I used to photograph my sister all the time, as she was very photogenic. I think I drove her crazy, but people started seeing my photos and by luck I was offered a full-time contract to shoot Farmer’s catalogues when I was 20 years old. After that I went freelance and have since been shooting for magazines and advertising advertising agencies.

V: What would be your dream shoot?

N: My dream shoot would be to photograph Audrey Hepburn, as I always thought she was the best of the best. I am always trying to turn all my models into her!

V: Which decade do you think the most interesting fashion photography is from?

N: My favourite decade would be the 1960s…suddenly everything changed and models were allowed to run, jump and laugh. Up until then fashion had been stiff and formal with rich girls modelling.

Jean Shrimpton and Twiggy came on the scene and changed all of that and all of a sudden fashion, music and photography were all about youth.

V: Do you have any mentors?

N: In terms of mentors I love Steven Miesel’s work — every shoot is like stepping into a fantasy.

V: You seem incredibly relaxed — is this because you have been a photographer for years?

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People get very nervous and I try to calm them down. What we are doing is not life changing, it is just capturing a moment in time.

the day we are only taking photos to make people look as good as they can.

People get very nervous and I try to calm them down. What we are doing is not life changing, it is just capturing a moment in time. If the atmosphere on a shoot is happy then I have more chance of getting relaxed shots. Sometimes people will not co-operate but usually it is because they are insecure.

V: What is the coolest image you have ever taken?

N: The best shoots I have done were when I worked with the stylist Anna Casselberg for various magazines. We used to pack up the clothes and go to places like Italy and France to shoot. We didn’t have much of a budget, but we had so much fun…I still look at some of the images and I love them.

Contact Belle Photography today: www.bellephotography.co.nz bellephotography@xtra.co.nz 027 485 1993

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Bold & Classic At The Bay Tree Words: Brittany Jordt

Filled to the brim but not overstuffed, The Bay Tree treats customers to a fabulous variety of gifts and luxury items. Vivacious owner Glenys Hoskins-Hill moves around the shop, greeting customers and rearranging some of the new winter stock.

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“I have always liked to follow a story and a theme,” Hoskins-Hill says. “I like different things. I have quite unusual taste and I have to temper that at times. We have to think Remuera, think about our customers — they’re more classic.”

Hoskins-Hill says she walks to the beat of her own drum, and no one could doubt that after seeing all the beautifully unusual homewares and accessories in the shop.

That being said, she has a weakness for Ralph Lauren and an eye for what’s timeless. Not afraid to buy a large amount of stock, she’s into abundance.

“We have a huge group of customers that come in every week. It’s unbelievable.

I keep quite a high stock so that I can turn it over regularly. It just evolves the whole time. I absolutely love it. It’s like a daughter to me, this shop! I can do all the girly things,” Hoskins-Hill says.

After 18 years in business, HoskinsHill says she’s still often mistaken for a staff member because she splits her time between The Bay Tree and Le Forge, her wholesale business. A lot of her inspiration comes from books and magazines, but she also travels a great deal, sourcing product for her wholesale company.

She says, “when I’m not at the shop, I’m at Le Forge. I have a 500-metre showroom in Penrose and I supply other

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Ladies looking for a gift for themselves or someone else will find fun, timeless things for a fair price at The Bay Tree. retail shops with beautiful furniture, homewares and Christmas decorations all around New Zealand.”

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Ladies looking for a gift for themselves or someone else will find fun, timeless things for a fair price at The Bay Tree.

When asked what the ‘must have’ item of winter is, Hoskins-Hill says, “we have lots of gorgeous throws and cushions, lots of candles. It’s a good look! But I would have to say my cable-knit throw [blanket] is the must have. It’s the most beautiful thing — very Ralph — and absolutely something to covet.”

For more information visit 62A Benson Road, Remuera or go to www.thebaytree.co.nz

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8 Great Ideas for Choosing Appliances Words: Sam Elliot

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Interior designer Sam Elliot, of boutique design-and-build company Box™, has her finger on the pulse when it comes to what’s hot and what’s lukewarm in the kitchen. Here she shares some tips for choosing appliances.

French chef and restaurateur, Daniel Boulud, hit the nail on the head when he said, “kitchens should be designed around what’s really important – fun, food and life.” Here’s what I’ve learned over the years of working with our clients.

They should also work well. And when they do, it’s poetry in motion. While often homeowners sweat and angst over the layout and the aesthetics of a space, they lose focus when it comes to choosing appliances. Interior designer Sam Elliot, of boutique design-and-build company, Box™, has her finger on the pulse when it comes to what’s hot and what’s lukewarm in the kitchen. After guiding numerous clients through the process, here’s her advice on what’s fashionable and which decisions need to be made.

01 — Creating the right ambiance in a kitchen is not only down to the lighting — excess noise from appliances both large and small can ruin the mood. If you like to prepare meals while your guests or family sit companionably with a drink in hand at the bench, consider a powerpack rangehood. This is designer speak for a rangehood where the motor is discretely hidden under cabinetry, behind a sliding panel or a tilted hood. For the ultimate in quietness, get your kitchen designer to plan to locate the rangehood motor in the roof cavity.

02 — Dishwashers have changed a lot in the last decade – they’re so much quieter. But how quiet is quiet? Ask your appliance supplier to indicate the noise level in decibels (dB). A dishwasher rated at 45 or

01 — With a rangehood that’s integrated behind the cabinetry, this budget-friendly kitchen in a Box™ house in Wellington looks clean lined and it’s less noisy when the extractor fan is turned on.

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under is as quiet as a mouse so your afterdinner conversation will not be disrupted by the whirr and whoosh of the machine at work.

03 — Where possible, keep all your appliances, such as fridges, dishwashers, ovens and microwaves in the same brand. That way the handles, buttons, colours and overall look will be consistent.

04 — Black is the new white when it comes to kitchen appliances, whether they be matte or glossy. Stainless-steel, long the darling of the appliance market, is also losing its lustre, mainly because homeowners still find it difficult to keep clean. Black appliances meld with the trend to add drama in a kitchen, rather than keeping it a light, bright, utilitarian space. Electrolux offers a fridge that is high-gloss black acrylic and the 50s-style Smeg dishwasher in black is undeniably a curvaceous beauty.

05 — In keeping with the dark, moody theme, consider installing a black stone sink to add the wow factor. Believe it or not, black taps, are also now available.

With a matte surface, they look striking and contemporary.

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Striking matte black cabinetry combines with a black stone benchtop in this Remuera home to give it cafe-style good looks.

Now there are even black fridges, taps and dishwashers available.

06 — Gas cooktops are often favoured by keen cooks for the speed and control they offer, but they’ve tended to look either rather industrial or cheap and tacky. Now those who favour the streamlined look of the induction cooktop can have the best of both worlds – gas hobs built into a ceramic glass surface that actually retract into the bench at the push of a button.

07 — When designing a new kitchen, there is the option to be more eco-friendly by choosing appliances with superior Energy Star ratings. Look for the blue Energy Star mark or check out the comparisons of fridges, freezers and dishwashers on the website: http://www.energywise.govt.nz/ 08 — Place the dishwasher in a part of the kitchen that is not a thoroughfare. That way, if the door is open for loading, it won’t take up valuable space or trip someone up. The fridge should be located somewhere in the kitchen that is away from the main cooking zone so that it is easily accessible to kids or guests when you’re busy preparing a meal.

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01 — Frucor, Breakout Space 02 — Lizzi Hines

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One of New Zealand’s leading design firms, Spaceworks has been commissioned by the likes of Telecom, Whitcoulls and House of Travel. The multi-award-winning team were also responsible for the Google office in Auckland — which they themed as an iconic Kiwi bach — and have now established themselves as an internationally-renowned brand.

I ask owner Lizzi Hines which project she is most proud of. “It’s actually probably the relationships we have built with our clients,” she says. “We’re a relatively small company and this makes us more malleable. We can better customise our service. There can be a lot of smoke and mirrors in our industry, so we make it as transparent as possible.” Trust and communication are essential. “Our clients know that we have their back the whole way through,” adds Hines. “We work closely as a team throughout the process, approach everything through the client.

It’s not about us. We facilitate, allow them to see the opportunity and potential of any space.”

In 2006, against the advice of her advisors, Hines, who was a Spaceworks junior designer at the time, decided to purchase the company. “I’d only been here about

18 months and my boss opted to sell-up,” she says. “I had a choice. Either continue to work for the new guys on what I thought a low wage, or buy. I had nothing at the time, but I’d always dreamt of owning such a business.”

whether I’ll step away, or get someone else to run it.”

It was a brave decision.

“Oh no, I’d be quite happy to! I’ve always wanted to travel. I have done lots already, but it would be nice to do so without worrying about checking my emails.”

“Yes, but I also had brave parents who led the way. They offered guidance and strength and I’ve never looked back. They’re academics, my mother was a lawyer, my father an account, but they’ve now started their own business too [Metalier, deals with metal coatings and Halo, concrete and floor coatings, which we use at Spaceworks.] I’m actually just in the process of setting up a new company as well. I believe once you light that entrepreneurial fire, it never goes out and away you go.”

Hines says that she’s always had a vision, and still does: “It’s a journey and I’d say I’m about half way through. There’s probably another five or six years of continuing to diversify and grow, to strengthen Spaceworks as a brand.”

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“I’ll probably take a holiday! I love being in the design industry, so I don’t know

Spaceworks is your baby. Presumably you’d find it difficult to hand over the reins to someone else now?

Spaceworks has blossomed under Hines’ guidance. There is an office in Wellington and they’re looking to establish a permanent hub in Christchurch. “We have diversified a lot,” continues Lizzi.

“When I bought Spaceworks, it only did office design, now we’ve added retail and hospitality. The sizes of our projects are much bigger. When I first started there were only two full-time members of staff, we’re about to hire our tenth.”

The key, she tells me, is an unshakeable self-belief. “From the very first moment that is the one thing that allows for growth and success,” says Hines. “We’re on a journey for the right purpose, the right reasons. There are always things or people that will knock you and make you question yourself, but you must retain that underlying belief in your abilities. If you do, you can’t fail.”

A DESIGN CONVERSATION WITH...

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Verve: Who would you most like to invite to a dinner party (your guest can be dead or alive)?

Carrol: Without a doubt, Bruce Springsteen. A creative who has forged a path personally and musically who I admire (and fancy just a little bit too!)

V: What gets you out of bed every morning?

C: Design in all its shapes and forms. The world would be so uninteresting without it!

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V: What or who is the biggest inspiration in your life?

C: Youth and the challenges they face today, no matter what their background. Their lives are so much more complicated than my generation’s were.

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V: Tell us about your life changing moment.

C: The end of my 25-year marriage. Tragic and heartbreaking but awakening and empowering. Hence Design Quarter was born. My wish for the store is to bring pleasure to people through sight, smell and touch.

03 — Set of large Danish knit boxes Design Quarter 339 Remuera Road, Remuera, 09 524 9663 www.designquarter.co.nz

01 — Malle W. Trousseau Kitchenware

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The ultimate kitchenware set and an extraordinary gift, the Malle W. Trousseau Trunk is a collection of 43 of the best kitchen utensils from around the globe.

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Jeremy Willoughby of Corso De Fiori

Verve: Who would you most like to invite to a dinner party (your guest can be dead or alive)?

Jeremy: Princess Diana, Leonardo DiCaprio, OJ Simpson (to see if he did it), David Jason (‘Del Boy’) and Bob Marley

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02 — Astier de Villatte Ceramics

V: What gets you out of bed every morning?

J: My two daughters, six months and six years old — usually around five o`clock, oh and the never-ending battle to beat the Auckland traffic!!

V: What or who is the biggest inspiration in your life?

J: Travel is the biggest inspiration in my life, my wife and I have travelled extensively throughout the world, although we have slowed down since we have had children.

V: Tell us about a life changing moment.

J: Being smuggled from France to Jersey in a speed boat as my United Kingdom visa had expired, I got caught but managed to talk my way into staying for another couple of years!

John Derian teamed up with Astier de Villatte to add his iconic imagery to their classic white tableware.

The 19th-century inspired patterns and images perfectly complement the handmade ceramics. These are made in Paris from glazed terracotta. $349

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03 — Andrew Martin Pluto Chair A beautiful high back chair with chrome stud detail. Upholstered in Andrew Martin’s Mohave fabric — a smart and contemporary kilim print on velvet. $2,449

Corso De Fiori The Foundation 8 George St, Parnell 09 307 9166 www.corso.co.nz

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David Peez of Republic Home

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01 — Ahoy Trader: Jai Vasicek’s colourful crosses and wall tiles have become highly sought after, with an eclectic and expressive character that allows them to be displayed in groups or used as stand alone decor pieces. Splashes of neon and bright colours and the raw textures of resins and grouting bring every piece to life, making them a truly unique style statement.

02 — Mateus ceramics offer a modern Swedish design strongly influenced by the world of fashion, with constantly changing new and exciting colours, shapes and patterns. The products are handmade and handpainted by experienced artisans in Portugal, and as a result, each individual piece is unique.

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03 — Walk the Plank: This is a boutique manufacturer of stylish furniture pieces using recycled materials. These particular industrial styled scaffold bar, counter and cafe stools are made from metal L bar and strip plate, then reinforced with riveted studs. The tops are from recycled teak. The stools have a neat foot rest for comfort and are finished with a industrial strength powder-coated paint, available in a variety of colours.

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Verve: Who would you most like to invite to a dinner party (your guest can be dead or alive)?

David: Kim Dotcom, a true entrepreneur who’s not afraid to challenge the status quo. Admirably he has built a new business, released an album and launched a political party, even whilst having his assets seized and being pursued for extradition!

V: What gets you out of bed every morning?

D: The need to tackle the ever-increasing ‘to-do’ list, which means firstly turning on the home espresso machine.

V: What or who is the biggest inspiration in your life?

D: I have always been inspired by travelling in off-the-beaten track places around the globe, and I continue to be inspired searching globally to find the latest products or vintage pieces for our customers, and to keep pushing boundaries as to what will look fantastic in a home.

V: Tell us about your life changing moment.

D: Being off the charts following a stress test, having just started a full-time MBA course, with a new baby, moving country and house, no money... and never felt better about being in the right place at the right time!

Republic Home 3 Pompallier Terrace, Ponsonby 09 361 1137 www.republichome.com

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Glenys Hoskins of The Bay Tree

Verve: Who would you like at your Dinner party, dead or alive?

Glenys Hoskins: Andy Warhol V: What gets you out of bed every morning?

G: The absolute desire to succeed and to share that with others.

V: What or who is the biggest inspiration in your life?

G: Biggest inspiration in my life is seeing people succeed at the Olympics, such incredible sacrifice and dedication to win gold.

V: Most life changing moment.

G: To realise as a young adult I was totally responsible and in charge of my own destiny, no one else could do it for me, it’s totally up to me to choose which path I take and to accept the consequences that they bring.

The Bay Tree 62A Benson Road, Remuera www.thebaytree.co.nz

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VERVE INTERVIEWS

Timothy Oulton Verve: The story behind the Timothy Oulton brand/stores is delightful.

Could you briefly tell Verve readers a little of this story.

Timothy Oulton: My dad opened his antiques shop, Halo, in Manchester back in 1976. When I left school I thought I’d work the summer helping him out in the shop and then go and get a job in the city. But I ended up staying, I got bitten by the bug.

This later turned into a passion for design, reinventing old beauties into something that resonates with today’s lifestyles, and that’s what we continue to do.

V: I love your story — it’s full of inspiration — I can visualise your former school’s old English leather furniture — I remember this from Westminster School in London, where my son went.

So I gather a lot of your inspiration came from these environments?

T: I still feel very nostalgic about Ampleforth College, where I went to school. The place is steeped in history, it was started over 200 years ago by Benedictine monks in the Abbey. You’re surrounded by heritage and tradition so it’s a very interesting environment to grow up in.

V: You still work with the same person that worked with your father at Halo — Eddie Gibson — he must be such an amazing colleague — does he still inspire you? Or do you inspire him now?

T: Eddie’s dad worked in the same army regiment as my dad, so our families have known each other for many years. Eddie sort of took me under his wing when I first started out, he’s a genius with wood.

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V: Which fabrics/components do you like to work with most?

T: I get really excited about leather, we spent years pioneering a new finish called Vintage Cigar back in the early days and we continue to experiment and evolve new finishes in a way that no one else is doing.

V: What do you think it is that creates a universal appeal that is intrinsic to your brand?

T: We have our own way of doing things, we stick to our values and we don’t compromise. It’s never been about the mass market for us, we don’t want everyone to love us, and this is actually part of our appeal. Our customers want authentic, handcrafted pieces that are unique, that push the boundaries, and that’s just as true for people in Los Angeles as it is for people in Amsterdam.

V: No doubt they love your store in Los Angeles — you have stores all over the world. Which store, when opened did you feel incredibly proud of?

T: I think with each new store we open we try and get better. It’s a continuous process, we’re always striving to be the absolute best we can possibly be.

V: Tell us more about the inspiration behind your designs.

T: Inspiration can come from anywhere.

As I think Paul Smith says, “if you can’t find inspiration in something, you’re not looking hard enough.” It can come from a flea market, from a friend’s bag.

Leather finishes have even come from cowboy chaps.

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01 — (L-R) Ray Takimoana, Scott Fisk, Timothy Oulton, Patricia Dawson, Nikki Takimoana, Vicki Kettlewell, Angus Dawson, Lindsay Yates & Kris Black 02 — (L-R) Timothy Oulton & Colin Mathura-Jeffree

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ARTISAN FLOORING

SISAL MALAGA Artisan sisals are a quality natural product, made from material derived from cactus leaves.

These natural fibres are aesthetically pleasing, hard wearing, stain resistant, anti-static, antiallergenic and have superb acoustic qualities.

Artisan crafts quality sisal rugs, customising size and binding to suit each client’s brief. Binding options include leather, suede, cotton and contemporary self-edging.

The experienced Artisan team installs sisal wall-towall in both residential and commercial projects.

“We’ve chosen the Malaga sisal for our showroom floor and use it on many of our projects. Of all the range, this one works the best for us. The colour combination of the silvery grey woven through the warmer brown means that it’s the perfect backdrop for either polished wood or pale painted furniture.

The lovely organic feel of the large weave sits so well with good early antiques, and always achieves the look we’re after: stylish, timeless and inviting.”

– Chrystelle Baran, interior designer and owner of Baran De Bordeaux French Antiques, Parnell.

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This accolade is considered as, “the Oscars of interior design industry,” by the London Times.

We are privileged and honoured to be recognised as one of the 50 top interior designers in the world that are to be featured in Andrew Martin’s book this year.

To be acclaimed alongside the ilk of previous winners, which include Kelly Hoppen, Tomas Pheasant, Michael Reeves and Axel Vervoordt to name just a few. It is an honour of the highest regard.

The winner of this year’s Andrew Martin Interior Design Review will be announced in spring, with the book being released soon after.

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INTRODUCING

INTRODUCING

STUDIO 81

ALPHA DECOR

Studio 81, located in the heart of Newmarket’s fashion district, is Auckland’s premiere makeover and photo studio. Its team of expert stylists and photographers ensures clients have an experience they will never forget. “Our goal is to make people feel really good about themselves. What we do can make a difference in people’s lives,” says studio co-owner Dorin Ranee.

ALPHA DECOR features a range of contemporary furniture and furnishings and specialises in interior design for your home, apartment, townhouse, classic villa, beach home or quiet country retreat.

Makeup artist and stylist Kristy Hibbert is equally passionate about her work. “In the studio it is all about the client,” she says.

“We want everyone to feel like a superstar.”

For photographer Nicola Easterby, “the reward is seeing a client come in and have a great experience and leave feeling amazing.

We offer our clients a whole photo shoot experience. We want to make them feel like they are posing for the front cover of Vogue.”

We have an eclectic selection in our boutique furniture showroom. From old to new, from large to small, including a variety of gift items.

If you are revamping your home or simply wish to make it more comfortable to suit your changing lifestyle, we will discuss this with you and source those special items that help create a comfortable home. Is it best to replace, re-arrange or discard?

We respect that it is your home and your choice, we will keep you fully involved. The result will be your beautiful space, one that is also comfortable and enjoyable.

Winner of the Emerging Business Award at the 2014 ANZ Newmarket Business Excellence Awards, Studio 81 is dedicated to enhancing and celebrating their client’s inner and outer beauty. Call today to open your world of possibilities!

ALPHA DECOR had its beginnings in beautiful Whangamata.

Our furnishings and interior design service became popular not only with the wider local community but also with the many holiday makers from Auckland, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty.

Bookings for corporate, family and maternity photo shoots are also welcomed.

Today ALPHA DECOR proudly brings you 20 years of interior design experience.

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AT HOME WITH KARAKTER

DANISH MODERN

The development of modern Danish furniture is a product of the collaboration between architects and cabinet makers.

The leading cabinet maker A. J. Iversen was responsible for fostering many partnerships with a view to encouraging innovation and stimulating public interest. The Danish Cabinetmakers Guild was formed in the1940s and organised a furniture exhibition in Copenhagen which was to be held every year until 1967.

The Danish Furnituremakers’ Quality Control – the world’s oldest control organisation for furniture, which still exists today, was established in 1959. Its members include leading Danish manufacturers of quality furniture.The stickers/labels (see photos) have changed very little over the years. If it is a metal button, that usually means it’s a little earlier.

Furniture carrying the Danish Furnituremakers’ Quality Control label guarantees that a piece of furniture is of the highest quality, i.e. that the Karakter sources the finest examples of mid twentieth century furniture and accessories from Europe.

requirements for materials and production methods meet the highest standards, also in terms of the strength, safety and durability of the furniture.

We love the fact that this furniture has been produced and usually hand finished by highly skilled craftsmen. The quality of materials sourced at the time ensure that the furniture (which is now on average 50 years old) will continue serving generations to come and will become the antiques of the future. The designs blend comfort and form superbly.

M others D ay P roMotion Buy something special from the gorgeous Arcanum collection and receive a limited edition free cushion

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Celebrated Designers of the period — Poul Henningsen (1894–1967) Arne Jacobsen (1902–1971) Grete Jalk (1920–2006) Finn Juhl (1912–1989) Børge Mogensen (1914–1972) Ole Wanscher (1903–1985) Hans Wegner (1914–2007)

Karakter 100 Parnell Road, Parnell 09 550 8749 | www.karakter.co.nz See Karakter’s ad in Verve’s Market Place on page 97.

Mothers Day Promotion Buy something special from the gorgeous Arcanum collection and receive a limited edition free cushion SHOP 7, NUFFIELD ST PRECINCT, NEWMARKET. PH 09 524 4452 www.harrowsethall.co.nz

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Right — The Newmarket Business Awards at the Auckland Museum.

Image by the team at Studio 81

NEWMARKET BUSINESS AWARDS 2014

And the Winner is...

Verve caught up with the winners of the 2014 Newmarket Business Awards, to find out how they feel about these fabulous achievements and what their awards mean to them. Take a look!

Wise Cicada: SERVICE EXCELLENCE, SUPREME BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD, RETAIL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR It feels great. We are thrilled our team was able to be there to share in these awards. We are so thankful for them and our lovely customers. We care about our customers and are happiest when they are relaxed and their pantries are filled with good things fit for a healthy lifestyle.

Modes: PEOPLE’S CHOICE It was quite a surprise to win over all of the other Newmarket institutions.

Fantastic to win the Peoples’ Choice Award — coming from the community, it is the most competitive. It’s great to be acknowledged by our customers and business peers. It is a fantastic sign of confidence in what we do.

Studio 81: EMERGING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR WOOP! WOOP! We were thrilled! We are very proud of this accolade — thanks to N.B.A. and everyone who supported us.

It’s had an immense impact on our team.

Having all worked hard to achieve a service

of excellence, then to be recognised for this, has inspired the team further.

Creative People: EXCELLENCE IN MARKETING PROMOTION, CORPORATE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR We were delighted with the victories this year as we managed to win Excellence in Marketing Promotion for the second year in a row and win the Corporate Business of the Year Award, for which we had previously been finalists. It was great to see that we still have what it takes.

Greg Holland: EXCELLENCE IN CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION I’m delighted with the win! I trained in Newmarket back in 1986 and have been designing and retailing from my Davis Crescent studio for 12 years. My team is a small but a hugely talented bunch of craftsmen. It is fantastic that our work has been recognised like this.

The Lumsden Freehouse: EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD To be recognised in the community

as a leader in what we do is extremely satisfying. More than anything, I am just so proud of my team for making it happen. Without them, we are nothing.

The staff are very proud and we’re using it as a challenge to live up to next year.

Life Pharmacy: YOUNG ENTERPRISE AWARD We feel very humbled. We work tirelessly on promoting the health and well-being of our Newmarket clientele. We want to be the pharmacy our customers recommend to their friends. Our focus is on exceptional service and I encourage my team to always go the extra mile for a customer.

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FASHION

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Twenty Seven Names Wellington-based fashion label twentyseven names have a new home on Ponsonby Road, after opening their first Auckland store last month.

Designers Rachel Easting and Anjali Stewart opened their flagshipstore in Wellington last year but always dreamt of expanding north.

The duo jumped at the chance to open their second store when the opportunity presented itself, and spent two weeks in Auckland fitting out the new space before opening to the public on April 3.

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“Ponsonby just felt like the perfect fit for us — and our neighbours have been so welcoming ­— which was an added bonus,” says Stewart.

01 — Twenty-Seven Names interior, designed by owners Rachel Easting and Anjali Stewart

Occupying a spot near the top of Franklin Road the store is carrying the winter 2014 collection, inspired by infamous Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte and entitled I’m Lost.

02 — Twenty-Seven Names on Ponsonby Road 03 — The store is currently carrying the winter 2014 collection, inspired by famous Belgian surrealist artist René Magritte and is entitled I’m Lost

Looking back on a visit to the Magritte Museum in Brussels, which houses a collection dedicated to the artist’s work, the designers borrowed Magritte’s famed symbols, the bowler hat, green apple and beating heart, to create this season’s signature print.

“We have always loved Magritte’s surrealist works and we looked at both his French - Belgian backgrounds and the themes in his paintings.”

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The label was born in 2008 and named after the twenty seven people who helped Easting and Stewart to get it off the ground.

NINETIES sweetheart

Photographer — Neil Gussey Hair and makeup — Imeleta Kellett Styling — Verve Magazine Model — Zeisha Fremaux

Previous page — Bouclé Full Skirt Dress Cue, Tianna Rose Mix Beanie Decjuba, necklace stylist’s own

This page — Check Print Pant, Check Poncho, Cream Thin Ribbed Beanie Country Road, Logo Print White T-shirt Cue, Bull Boxer Absolon Boots, Merchant1948/ Overland, necklace stylist’s own

The Weekender Cardi, Zip Cuff Shirt Portmans, Floral Print Drape Pant Country Road, necklace stylist’s own

Shearling Check Coat, Cream Thin Ribbed Beanie Country Road, Becca Playsuit Dotti, Guglielmo Rotta Gugmoto Boot Scarpa

Check Tip Beanie, Check Gloves Country Road, Chunky Knit Oversized Cardigan Veronica Maine, Collette Ladies Woven Dress Hot Body, Isabella Anselmi Games Boot Merchant1948/ Overland

Check Tip Beanie Country Road, Large Cable Scarf, Cream of the Crop Tee Kookai, Metallic Houndstooth Skirt Veronica Maine

Brushed Wool Long Coat Cue, Gottex Architecture Square One Piece Swimsuit Hot Body, Guglielmo Rotta Gugmoto Boot Scarpa, necklace stylist’s own

Chelsey Beanie Stone Decjuba, Lyla Dress, Brexton Top Kookai

Cropped Check Sweater Cue, Boyfriend Jeans Dotti, Diesel Dieigia Boots Scarpa, necklace and belt stylist’s own

All stockists located in 277 Newmarket www.westfield.co.nz/newmarket Country Road 09 529 1987, Cue 09 520 0174, Decjuba 09 520 0955, Dotti 09 522 1175, Hot Body 09 529 2040, Kookai 09 522 1716 , Merchant1948/Overland 09 529 2238, Portmans 09 529 4015, Scarpa 09 520 1424, Veronica Maine 09 522 8200

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THE EMBELLISHED YOU!

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Fashion by: Paris Mitchell

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Mix something simple with something sparkly or go the whole nine yards…

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GO GOLD! Beauty by: Paris Mitchell

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M.A.C COSMETICS LAUNCHES NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST LASH BAR Lush and dramatic or naturally soft? Everyone can now find their perfect lash at New Zealand’s first lash bar by M.A.C Cosmetics.

Situated within Smith & Caughey’s Newmarket’s newly refurbished M.A.C counter 225 Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland.

01 — M.A.C Playland Lipstick 300. Available in M.A.C stores May 5 (limited collection).

02 — Comme des Garçon Perfume from Wunderkammer, 76A Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby.

03 — Introducing The Big Easy – your complexion perfection is here! The Big Easy balances moisture and controls oil. This cushiony liquid-to-powder formula melts in like a cream, yet finishes lightweight and velvety like a powder. With six shades to match your complexion, and all with an SPF 30, this is a beauty must-have. $73. Available from Smith & Caughey’s stores May 3.

04 — Topshop Nail Polish in gold. $15. Available from The Department Store, 10 Northcoft Street, Takapuna.

ECOYA LIMITED EDITION MOTHER’S DAY GIFT PACK. Designed to spoil any mum with a little slice of luxury this Mother’s Day. Included in the limited edition gift pack is a luxurious ECOYA hand cream and a delightful Mini Metro soy wax candle, both fragranced in the iconic ECOYA fragrance, Sweet Pea & Jasmine and packaged in a beautiful limited edition designed pouch. $39.95 Available from www.ecoya.com or call 09 367 9471

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Your questions answered by

SIGNATURE STYLE

LOOK THE PART

Meghan Maher Repertoire’s Style Director My tummy is my biggest concern when dressing. I am struggling to find pieces that suit me. Do you have any tips?

This seasons silhouette is particularly difficult for ladies that have tummy concerns or for some women after having had children. Here are a few tips that I have shared with my clients: • Fabric choice is most important! Heavier, sturdy, structured fabrics that have a bit of give and hold to them are perfect for a more defined look. Also soft fluid fabrics that don’t cling but rather drape beautifully over the body, work well too.

• Styles that have some extra give, coverage or other diffusing techniques directly over the tummy area are fantastic.

• Anything that wraps! Styles that wrap will create flattering necklines and coverage as well as waist definition.

• Statement necklaces on the décolletage bring attention high on your body. These are particularly stunning in heavy metals such as silver, gold or my favourite this season, rose gold.

• Always add a framing piece such as a jacket, cardigan or waistcoat.

Wear open to elongate your torso whilst bringing attention to the centre of the body. This kind of illusion-dressing can make you appear smaller.

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I often open my column with a comment about the weather. That makes sense when fashion is all about the seasons, and the changing of these. Of course, getting dressed each day is a weather influenced activity, but it really is so much more than that. When you choose what to wear each day you are also making a statement about who you are and how you will be perceived by others. Like it or not, this is an inescapable truth: we judge what we see.

In my job as a personal stylist it’s important that I look the part: up to date, stylish, groomed and co-ordinated (or artfully uncoordinated).

I need to be my own ‘best advertisement’. Sadly, like any woman who plays in the fashion sandpit, occasionally a risk doesn’t quite come off – I’ve had days where I’ve really wanted to hide rather than be seen in the shops with my clients (thankfully not often). All of us have to dress to fulfil our roles: be it at the school gate, in the boardroom or design studio.

We also have expectations of how others will dress – would you be comfortable with a lawyer covered in tattoos and piercings, wearing bleached jeans, and a Jack Daniels t-shirt with their shaved head?

How about a teacher in a too-short, too-tight skirt, and too-low top?

One of my favourite things to do is speak to groups of people. I love to share the fun of fashion and style with groups of women all keen for

a laugh, while learning some great tips to take home. I also love to work with business groups, encouraging them to think about the message their clothing choices send.

So many of us underestimate the power of our personal presentation, especially here in more casual, relaxed biglittle city, Auckland. Often our feelings are on display through our clothing too — our happy dress, our ‘fat day’ layered pieces or our ‘slim day’ skinny jeans.

Getting dressed in the morning is about so much more than what the weather is doing, it’s a statement of who you are and how you think. If you’d like to ensure the messages you are sending via your clothing are the ones you want, why not get in touch? Further information can be found at signaturestyle.co.nz or give us a call on 09 529 5115.

Signature Style 35 Broadway, Newmarket 09 529 5115 See Signature Style’s ad on page 97

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A LITTLE PIECE OF HIGH STREET IN ST HELIERS Føss & Krüger is now in St Heliers! And if you know and love European womens fashion labels, that’s a good thing.

Formerly Daniels Bookstore, Føss & Krüger opened in February and sits in the heart of St Heliers. Featuring labels seen in exclusive boutiques across Australia and New Zealand, it’s a welcome addition to the area and is sure to draw countless fashion savvy women into the already bustling village.

Føss & Krüger’s signature style is modern Scandanavian. The highly sought after Danish label, Day Birger et Mikkelsen, now one of Europe’s biggest labels and it’s younger sister urban street label 2nd Day, lead the way. There’s also the hugely popular French labels Leon & Harper and By Zoe, and forward thinking New Zealand label Sable & Minx. The result is a luxurious mix of modern classics, colourful casuals, and exquisite evening wear, of all sizes and price points that the St Heliers woman now has at her fingertips. Føss & Kruger will be also be offering homeward and accessories to launch for Summer.

Store Manager, Hannah Blair says “We chose St Heliers because it has the right type of customer for Føss. Women here have an inherent sense of style, and appreciate the fabrics and quality of the labels we offer – which is our real point of difference. It’s a lot of fun to see our customers push the boundaries with styling, and walk out with a gorgeous new wardrobe. I know they will be back again soon!”

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Claire Crouse of Kensington Hairdressing Introducing Claire Crouse Salon Manager and Creative Director Not only is she an extremely talented hair stylist and colourist, Claire Crouse is also polite, charming, warm, intelligent and a wonderful conversationalist to boot. Having spent 13 years honing her skills in the ever expanding industry of wash, cut, colour and dry, Claire decided it was time to add another notch to her CV. “I have wanted to get into management for some time,” says Claire, “and so when the Kensington opportunity came along, I grabbed it with both hands.

Fortunately, I still get to do a lot of hair, and am really enjoying the mix my new position offers me.”

Verve caught up with Claire last week.

Verve: How do you connect with your clients?

Claire: I enjoy relating to my clients on a personal level. After all, the experience is all about them. I find that the more I understand about their lifestyle the better I am able to understand the direction their haircut and colour needs in.

V: Style trends — how do you keep up with them and what inspires you?

C: I watch music videos, keep up with gossip magazines and which celebrity is wearing what hairstyle. I look at fashion magazines, follow feeds on Instagram and other social media. I suppose consciously or unconsciously, I am always looking at people and their hairstyles in particular.

I can for instance get inspiration from a style worn by a guest at the Academy Awards, and then tailor the look to fit to my client’s needs.

As I have long hair, I really relate to that low-maintenance, tousled, balayage look, though I also love short choppy haircuts.

Ultimately I am constantly inspired and get my passion from everyone around me — my clients and my colleagues as well.

V: Do you need to be creative to be a good hairdresser?

C: Creativity helps, but almost more importantly you should have good people skills. You really need to enjoy the art of conversation. Chatting with one’s clients helps one to understand more about their lifestyle, and who they are. These sorts of insights are invaluable and enable one as a stylist to create a result that fits perfectly with the person and their lifestyle.

Having said all that, I believe that most hairdressers are creative, in one way or another.

V: What do you think defines good hairdressing?

C: There is a true talent in looking at a person’s face, body shape, work, lifestyle — basically taking the whole person into account, and shaping a trend/fashion to suit that person accordingly. I feel that it is important to get the right balance between what’s on trend and what works for the client. Also, never to get complacent, especially if you’ve been dealing with the same client for years and years. Change it up — give them something new, whether it is in their colour or a fringe. Sometimes even just the slightest change will see your client leave with renewed confidence. To see that gives me such a rewarding feeling.

Many of us easily spend $150 on a new blouse or shirt, just to look good. In a similar vein, you shouldn’t put a price on a good haircut and colour. After all — you wear your hair everyday.

V: Do you have any mentors?

C: Joey Scandizzo of Wella (check him out on Instagram), Renya Xydis (she is an amazing stylist). The Wella and L’Oréal creative teams, with whom I have had the privilege of working.

V: What are the three things we should do to have beautiful hair?

C: A good colour. Regular haircuts.

Investing in good home hair-care, i.e. a good shampoo, conditioner and styling product. I recommend Wella System Professional and Kevin Murphy.

V: Anything we should never do to our hair?

C: Never colour your own hair. Tone on tone maybe, but nothing more complicated, as there will always be that one time when it goes completely wrong.

V: Do you have any really memorable clients?

C: Brides are always special. I really enjoy adding something quite significant to their happy day (even though on occasions it can be quite stressful). Of late I have been involved in the hair decisions of a number of cancer sufferers, both preand post- chemotherapy. These clients have been unforgettable for me — both humbling and hugely rewarding.

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In actual fact these thoughts are very common and on their own, do not indicate that somebody has a problem. The determining factor is when these thoughts stand in the way of someone leading a rich and meaningful life. That is, how tightly someone might hold on to these thoughts. For example, if someone tightly embraces the thought, “I am not good enough,” then this is highly likely to stand in the way of living a value-guided, meaningful life.

Clients often describe trying to stop having such unhelpful thoughts. They might feel they have to stay constantly busy to avoid having these thoughts or they might use drugs or alcohol to avoid such thoughts. Either way they often describe feeling exhausted through trying to avoid these thoughts and with very little success.

The aim of therapy is to develop psychological skills to help you handle your mind more effectively when it starts doing things that hold you back from achieving your goals or living a full life. I assist clients to transform their relationship with their thoughts so they are not so ‘caught up’ with them. With the use of specific strategies, I encourage clients to hold the unhelpful thoughts, ‘as lightly as possible.’

Many of my clients have found putting the phrase, “I’m having the thought that ….” in front of their negative self-judgments provides them with a sense of holding that thought more lightly. For example, “I am having the thought that I’m a loser,” instead of, “I am a loser.” Furthermore, by adding “I notice I’m having the thought that ….” clients notice a significant sense of separation or distance from the unhelpful thought. This is a nice simple exercise that gives a sense of defusion to almost everyone. Try it yourself when you next notice yourself engaging in some negative self-judgments.

If you are ready to change the relationship you have with some of your unhelpful thoughts, feel free to email (drsal@xtra.co.nz) or phone me (021 662284) for an appointment. I look forward to sharing further columns with you over the following few months.

Meanwhile, enjoy your days!

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TRAVELLING TO WARMER WEATHER THIS WINTER? Many of my clients are travelling to warmer weather this winter, so I wanted to give everyone some tips on staying healthy and fit . . . even when travelling.

1. GO WALKING Sounds simple, but do it. Go exploring on your holiday (remember to wear walking shoes — you’ll keep burning calories longer). Take the long way — before you know it you’ll find interesting spots, have an adventure and have gotten some exercise.

2. ENJOY THE TREATS Buffet breakfasts, beautiful lunches and fabulous dinners are so tempting, so enjoy them, after all you are on holiday! The trick is portion size. If you don’t love it, don’t have it — and if you have it, take a tasting size portion. If you make a point of controlling your portions, then you can still enjoy all of the treats without overloading on the calories.

3. WATER, WATER, WATER Do I need to say it again? Water! Drinking loads and loads of water is the best way to flush toxins from your body and beat the bloat. Also, coconut water is a great way to rehydrate when you’ve done a bad job staying hydrated in the first place.

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Appointments not always necessary unless you require a specific stylist.

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Like A Fine Wine: In Praise of Nonagenarians Words: Jenna Moore Image: Glenn Stirling

What’s the secret to a long, healthy life?

98-year-old Joan Sloman thinks it might just be drinking lots of water, eating fresh veggies, taking long walks and enjoying a daily wine spritzer.

Born in Auckland in 1915, Joan (nee Crouch) attended St Cuthbert’s College from kindergarten to matriculation (UE).

Her father was the 2IC at Farmers. “It was Laidlaw Leeds then, and it was all mail order,” she remembers. “They had the most beautiful catalogues.”

Joan married Edward Deryck Sloman (known as Deryck) in 1938 and had two children, Jan, 70, and Brett, 67. Both live overseas. At 19, Wales-based Brett left for England, while Jan married an Australian-based Englishman and lives in Queensland. Jan’s three children live in the United States, England, and Queensland respectively. “I encouraged my kids to travel and they forgot to come home!” smiles Joan.

During World War II, Edward spent three years away. “When he left, Jan was three months old, and when he returned she was three years old,” says Joan. Tragedy struck when Deryck died at 50. “He left one morning and I never saw him again,” remembers Joan. “He didn’t die on the battlefield, but I think the tropics had an effect on his health.”

Always self-reliant Joan found herself a good job, which enabled her to travel.

“I’ve had nine wonderful holidays in Europe with Brett, and when I was younger I used to spend winters with my daughter,” she says.

Joan does her own washing and ironing, makes her own breakfast, and deadheads

Above — Joan Sloman

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It’s changed the way I live. Every day I used to drive to the beach for a walk. Then I had 4pm phone date with a girlfriend where we’d pour a glass of wine and phone each other. Nowadays all of my girlfriends are long since dead and the wine’s become a spritzer.

the garden. “I’m grateful to be in my own home,” she says. “Presbyterian Support Services send someone to clean. It’s free, they test your income, but I’m so old I’ve spent most of it.” Remarkably Joan doesn’t have an iota of arthritis and it was only a recent fall that saw her experiencing her first-ever stint in hospital. However, the only thing that really gets her down is the loss of her driver’s license.

“It’s changed the way I live. Every day I used to drive to the beach for a walk,” she says. “Then I’d have a 4pm phone date

with a girlfriend, where we’d pour a glass of wine and phone each other. Nowadays all of my girlfriends are long since dead and the wine’s become a spritzer.”

“I’m lucky my brain’s good, but I often live in a world of my own,” says Joan.

“Sometimes I don’t have a clue what people are talking about!” Joan turns 99 in June and, to a nonagenarian who can remember two world wars, the English language circa 2014 (think tweeting, blogging and hashtags) sounds like, “gibberish.”

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MOTHER’S DAY

Dame, Designer, Daughter, Mother

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Words: Jamie Christian Desplaces

01 — Trelise and her mum 02 — Trelise and step-son Jacob at the Taj Mahal, Agra, India

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, Dame Trelise Cooper was only too happy to share some treasured childhood memories and discuss her role as mum. “My mother is the sweetest, kindest person I know,” says Cooper. “She grew up in a good Christian household, the family were Salvation Army people and she retained those values. They’re reflected in everything she does.

I grew up in an environment of kindness and forgiveness.”

Her mother’s advice to “always turn the other cheek and rise above it” is the one that most sticks in the designer’s mind. I ask if she adheres to it. “I try to!” Trelise laughs. “My husband and I actually both made new year’s resolutions along those lines. When you’re running a business, especially in my industry, ‘rising above it’ can be quite challenging, but I do believe it’s a wonderful way to live your life.

Whatever grains of gentleness are left in me, after being in fashion for so long, are definitely from my mother.”

Cooper’s chosen career path could not have meandered any further from that of her traditional, stay-at-home mum, who didn’t even learn to drive until into her 40s, and, giggles Trelise, it terrified her so much she stopped after a couple of years. “It’s interesting because she is quite shy and timid, she doesn’t like to take the lead,” says the designer. “I’ve had such a different life. I’m often asked about role models, but in regard to my work, mum wasn’t one. She was purely there for her husband, and her children. We’re still very close and she comes to stay with us regularly. She’s amazing. Mum was still a teenager when she had me, and had four of us very close together. Fortunately my dad earned good money. He liked us to have bought-biscuits and canned food.

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He thought only poor people had cereal for breakfast too, so we always had bacon and eggs. All the kids liked to come round our house because we were seen as very modern with our bought-biscuits!”

Cooking was an integral part of the Cooper household, each meal “a celebration”. It is a baton that has been passed to the next generation. “My son, Jasper, is an amazing cook,” says Cooper.

“We always used to cook together, sharing that creativity and camaraderie in the kitchen.” When discussing him, Trelise can barely suppress her pride. Cooking aside, he’s a fine painter too. Still hanging in her bedroom is a picture he did for Mother’s Day a decade ago. “Jasper has the most incredible values,” she tells me. “He is a thoughtful human being, whose whole life is about making the world a better place, and championing the poor.” A political scientist, Jasper is currently studying a double doctorate (“most people only usually attempt one at a time!”) at New York’s Columbia University. Philanthropy courses through the Cooper blood. The fashion label is known for its work with the likes of Habitat for Humanity, the Breast Cancer Research Trust and Shine. Jasper recently gave an address at a United Nations meeting on his mother’s behalf.

“My son has lived overseas at various universities since he was 17,” continues Cooper. “Growing up, we had a loving relationship and when he left I grieved for many years. I really did mourn the

loss of his presence in my life. I also have two step-children with whom I’m very close. They were adopted 40 years ago by my husband and his former wife and we’ve been a big part of each other’s lives for the past 35 years. I have a great relationship with them.

It’s been a different kind of mothering, from a different perspective.” Trelise still communicates regularly with Jasper. She says it’s life’s small details “like Sunday roasts” that she misses most: “We get together whenever we can. When he was in Paris for six years, my husband and I bought a house in France to be closer to him.”

And grandchildren?

“Yes, my step-son, Jacob, has a beautiful daughter called Isabella. She’s seventeen and an absolute delight. Jasper has no plans for children just yet, but we hope it won’t be too long!”

Trelise is involved with India’s Tomorrow’s Foundation, a charity which supports the development of the nation’s underprivileged children.

She makes regular visits to the country, and was due to leave days after the interview. It’s a trip that promised to be even more meaningful than usual. “My step-children are Indian by birth,” she tells me. “I’ll be taking Jacob with me this time. He’s never been before, never experienced his culture. As a mother, I’m so excited. It will be incredible to explore the country with him.”

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NO.8 WIRE BANGLES

BETHELLS BEACH COTTAGES SHOP No.8 Wire Gets a Fashion Fix Made in New Zealand from No.8 fencing wire, the Fix-8 bangle is a symbol of our great Kiwi ingenuity and the perfect gift idea this Mother’s Day. The beautiful bangles are not only elegant, simple and stylish – they symbolise the fun, positive Kiwi ‘can-do’ No.8 wire attitude.

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Delight your precious mother with the gift of luxury. Fine chartreuse silk scarves in small or large, 100% pure merino throws and fresh printed cotton cushions make for the perfect ‘must-have’ items your mother will love to receive.

“Walking with my camera in nature guides me to colours, patterns and creative elements that bathe the soul.”

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The Day Birger Et Mikkelson ‘Gwyneth Sign Bag’ is the perfect bag for a shopping spree or weekend away! An absolute must-have signature day piece offered in a range of styles and colours. Exclusive to Føss & Krüger! $160

MVJ makes limited edition pieces and always caters to your needs only. Jewellery that will help you heal, cleanse, balance and energise. MVJ not only looks beautiful on, it is helping you on a personal soul level that only you know about. MVJ means more that just jewellery, which makes every piece unique.

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MOTHER’S DAY GIFTED IDEAS! HIGH TEA BUFFET AT RENDEZVOUS GRAND HOTEL AUCKLAND Enjoy a specially created afternoon tea in The Atrium Lounge at Rendezvous Grand Hotel Auckland this Mother’s Day. Delight in a full buffet petit sandwiches, freshly baked scones and savoury delicacies for $48 per person and $23 per child.

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SABATO Whether you’re looking for decadent sweet treats, stylish kitchenware, heavenly hampers, breakfast in bed, or a divine selection of artisan cheeses for a Mother’s Day feast we have everything you need to surprise and delight this Mother’s Day. Discover our range of fabulous gifts instore and online, and take the stress out of gift giving!

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RED SPIRIT SANTOKU KNIFE This Mother’s Day give her a gift that will give her enjoyment every day!

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Anna Coddington on Music, Motherhood and The Meaning of Life Words: Angus Brown

May is NZ Music Month and Mother’s Day falls on the 11th, so we decided to talk to one of New Zealands’s grooviest young singers who’s also a proud mum.

At 32, Anna Coddington has already been recognised as one of the most talented woman of New Zealand music.

It’s been a long night with her five month old Arlo, but she’s still in good form when we meet for a coffee at Ponsonby cafe, Conch. She teases me about having printed out her song lyrics in preparation. I like her immediately.

Anna is simply, lovely. She’s disarmingly guileless yet clearly intelligent with dark, Egyptian eyes and a soft, velvety voice. She doesn’t take herself, or other people, too seriously – an adaptive trait to have in the entertainment industry.

Growing up in Raglan, both her parents were musical. Mum was handy on the guitar and piano and Dad played the drums in a surf-rock band called The Fabulons, whose songs could have formed the soundtrack to Foreskin’s Lament: “rugby, is what we want, we want rugby!” Anna, whose own lyrics would eventually become more nuanced than those of her Fabulonic father, finds inspiration in the sacred and profane — drawing on themes of existentialism, lost love and whimsical ideas like an intimate relationship between a cat and a bird. Her lyrics and her videos are often tongue-incheek, balancing serious concerns with a strong dash of silliness.

At Hamilton Girls High, Anna was the lead guitarist and singer of Handsome Geoffrey, with her buddies Aidee Walker and Janna Hawkins. The band reached its zenith in 1998, winning the national Rockquest competition. Their nadir came at the Hillcrest Tavern when a disgruntled patron hurled a jug of beer at Anna’s head (fortunately plastic).

Now, she’d probably slice the jug in half (or the moron that threw it) with her bare hands — the svelte singer is a second Dan black belt in karate.

Anna honed her musical skills as Geoffrey became Duchess and Duchess eventually gave way to her solo career.

The Lake was released in 2008 and was a strong debut effort, garnering

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a Top 5 Finalist in the prestigious Silver Scroll awards last year. She describes her recent work with adjectives like “sparse, melodic and textured”, by which, I think, she means her sound has become ‘cleaner’, less cluttered; ‘simpler’ (in the zen sense of the word), yet simultaneously more layered in terms of composition. In a word, refined. I must say, she’s also done a cool cover of Major Lazer’s Get Free. the inevitable, if not always accurate, comparisons with her friends Bic Runga and Anika Moa. Categorisation of artists is anathema to me, but for descriptive purposes, her sound at that time might be described as a blend of alt-pop, rock, folk and country influences.

In 2011, her sophomore album, Cat & Bird, was a significantly more commercially polished work, reflecting the considerable effort she had put into her songwriting, production and musical arrangement in the intervening years.

In the single Free Anna sings, “I’m just like you, just free.” The song was about freeing herself, “from caring about what people think,” indeed a worthwhile endeavour. I ask Anna what ‘freedom’ means to her. For her, the notion that we are, “a bunch of cells, on a rock, in a solar system, in a galaxy, floating around in a big old universe that we don’t know that much about,” is a liberating one.

She finds her freedom by following her heart and her passion and pondering the transience of this life.

Since 2011 she’s released half a dozen singles, some in collaboration with acclaimed producer SJD. One of these, the 2013 single, Bird in Hand was in fact

Anna’s aware of the fickle nature of the industry and with little Arlo in tow, she’s keenly conscious of the need to have a steady income. Her mother studied law when Anna was in high school. Having been down that slavish path myself, I urge her to reconsider. “Make another album, don’t go to law school!” I splutter.

“Actually, I really like making albums,” she tells me. Phew! One can certainly track her musical development through her work since The Lake up to her fresh take on the single Gangsters by United Kingdom ska band The Specials.

She still enjoys making music despite its many inherent challenges, especially in terms of money and time. “In the past I’d work on a song all day and into the night. Now, I’ve got an hour and I’ve just gotta do it.” SJD inspired her last year by writing 50 songs in as many days, so Anna saw that it was possible to write relatively quickly if the discipline was there. When Arlo’s asleep, or at least in a reasonably good mood, she’ll crank out a new track in her home studio, and is working towards a third album with more singles coming out later this year. I hope she sticks with it.

The world sure as hell doesn’t need any more lawyers, but there’s always room for a talented musician.

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“SugarMama is my one-woman business based in Westmere, where I create special occasion cakes. I have a degree in fine arts and I’m interested in that blurry area where food meets art and design. I’m inspired by anything from art nouveau to candy skulls, tattoos to the late 1700s French chef Antoine Crème — but my biggest inspiration is my mum. She is a fabulous cook and taught me to bake from a young age.

“I started decorating cakes when my kids were small. I was a full-time, at home mum and wasn’t doing anything creative.

Making and creating is a normal part of my life, so I started planning extravagant cakes for my boys’ birthdays. This soon turned into making cakes for friends and family, which in turn led me to establish a small business.

“It is difficult to achieve a work-life balance. But I find a glass of wine after a busy day of cake and kids helps! Having children means I often work late, but my family are very supportive. My husband often looks after the kids in the weekends — I pay him in cake!

“My most popular flavour is chocolate cake with a raspberry buttercream, but my personal favourite is vanilla cake with a ginger buttercream. I use all high quality ingredients such as free-range eggs, dutch coco and Whittaker’s chocolate. But what I love most is to work closely with a client to create a fabulous one of a kind sculptural centrepiece for their party.”

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FOOD 4 THOUGHT

RUSSELL HOBBS

ADD A TOUCH OF SOPHISTICATION TO YOUR KITCHEN WITH RUSSELL HOBBS’ NEW WHITE SILK HERITAGE COLLECTION: Russell Hobbs have done it again. It appears that several surges throughout the year bring new innovation to the living and design market with the latest — a sleek, chic kitchen range.

boil-dry technology and self-centreing slots, this pair will certainly deliver to your functional needs whilst adding a refreshing, mod-inspried appearance to your kitchen top.

Modernise the look of your kitchen space with Russell Hobbs’ exclusive Heritage White Silk collection. Boasting an elegant and premium white finish, with functional versatility, the new range is set to boost style by following the sleek, bright and white trend we continue to see – particularly across our Auckland homes. The kettle and toaster duo fit perfectly if you’re renovating, seeking a way to enliven your kitchen, or if you’re simply after kitchen appliances that ooze sophistication and style, while maintaining a clean, minimalistic presentation.

At only $159.99 each, the Heritage White Silk Toaster and Kettle can be purchased from leading homeward and appliance retailers.

Curvature designed and equipped with illuminating indicators, automatic cut-off-

For more information visit www.russellhobbs.co.nz

FOOD FOCUS WITH RYAN RENWICK

AMARANTH

With May being celiac awareness month, I want to look more closely at pseudocereals, which are naturally glutenfree and comparable to other grains in every other way, if not better. In particular, I want to bring amaranth into the spotlight. Considered to have the most balanced nutritional profile of any grain, it is a perfect healthy alternative for any diet. Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disease that damages the body’s ability to absorb nutrients from food.

Domesticated 6000-8000 years ago in Mexico and South American counties, amaranth was used as a food staple, but also in Aztec ceremonies. The plant — often considered a weed, has now made its way back into people’s diets. It can be cooked just like any other grain: boiled, steamed, baked and even used in breads and deserts. At our restaurant we ‘pop’ it to make a miniature popcorn. Another beneficial option is to sprout the seeds and have them in salads. Sprouted seeds and lentils have increased antioxidant content than the nonsprouted, with amaranth having the highest increase. This is a good substitute for bean sprouts or alfalfa. And as with all grains, the unrefined options are always better, as they retain considerably more of the minerals, vitamins and phytonutrients than the milled white flour versions. So, always be on the look out for the ‘whole grain’ products.

Along with boasting a huge 13-14% protein (per 100g), amaranth contains more than three times the average amount of calcium and is also high in iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. It is also the only grain documented to contain Vitamin C. All of these come together to provide a fantastic energy source, as well as showing potential to lower cholesterol.

It is very easy to cook — boil your water and add the amaranth, cook for 15- 20 minutes and strain. The ratio is 6:1, the large amount of water is to stop the starch going gloopy in the water.

Give it a try for celiac awareness month and you may just find you’re going with the grain.

Ryan is a chef in a nutritionally founded restaurant situated on Australia’s Gold Coast, focusing on the well-being of their clients. He is also involved in his own catering company and a nutritional consulting company start-up. Ryan is currently in training for the Australian Ironman 70.3 series and the Queensland Triathlon Series.

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Food as Philosophy Words: Shirani Alfreds

In 2012, The New Yorker called him ‘The Philosopher Chef’. Given Yotam Ottolenghi’s background in journalism and academia, the title does indeed appear fitting as one considers his current culinary and eponymous stretch. Seemingly incorporating some of his earlier disciplines, the chef has flagship restaurants and deli’s in London (Ottolenghi and Nopi), writes a weekly column in The Guardian and has also authored several bestselling cookbooks. Ottolenghi: The Cookbook, is a collection of savoury and sweet recipes; Plenty, is a collection of over 100 vegetarian recipes and dishes; and Jerusalem, features, “the rich symbiosis of Arab and Jewish culinary traditions that survives in the markets and kitchens of an otherwise fractured city.” All books have been translated into several languages as additional testament to the intellectual and culinary appeal of his good and tasty food that transcends the politics of the region.

As indicated, Ottolenghi’s move into food was anything but direct. Working as a sub-editor on the news desk of Haaretz (Israel’s oldest daily newspaper) whilst a student at Tel Aviv University, he moved to Amsterdam with his then-partner Noam Bar, now a business partner.

He completed his master’s degree in philosophy and comparative literature before deciding to enroll in a course at London’s Le Cordon Bleu. He then worked his way up as a pastry chef at various iconic establishments before becoming head pastry chef at Baker and Spice in Chelsea. Here, he met Sami Tamimi, co-founder of their delicatessens and restaurants and co-author of Ottolenghi and Jerusalem.

The successful collaboration with Tamimi has been the cause of much interest given their ethnicities, but, they seem to have more in common than they do different. Both are gay, the same age and were born in Jerusalem just after the 1967 war. Ottolenghi was born, “in the heart of the Israeli establishment,”

and Tamimi, a Palestinian-Muslim, is from East Jerusalem. Within a few years of each other, they independently left for Tel Aviv to work before moving to London, meeting at Baker and Spice and subsequently opening Ottolenghi. “Both our characters are fairly reserved,” said Ottolenghi in an interview with Gourmet magazine, “I suppose we use food as a way of being flamboyant.”

Indeed his flamboyancy may well be reserved… for the things that count.

Coming out in 2013 with the story of his road to parenthood as a gay parent, he is a champion of gay marriage and surrogacy. He lives in North London with his partner Karl Allen and their son Max. Whilst the politics of family structures might well have changed a decade on, Ottolenghi’s food philosophy remains the same – he is, “very serious about making people very happy through our food.” All of Ottolenghi’s food is free of preservatives and colouring and sourced from within Britain and Europe.

For more info visit www.ottolenghi.co.uk

Ottolenghi’s books may be purchased in New Zealand at www.fishpond.co.nz or www.randomhouse.co.nz See also www.apple.com to download the Ottolenghi App!

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Recipe: Tarragon Gondi

Ottolenghi’s recipe below, pays tribute to all mothers.

The work involved in making the gondi is an apt symbol of all the time mothers spend planning, shopping and preparing endless meals for endless appetites; Mothers, we salute you!

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

100g basmati rice, washed and drained

Bring a small pan of water to a boil, add the rice and cook for four minutes.

Drain, refresh with cold water and drain again, shaking the sieve to get rid of all the excess water.

500g minced beef 2 medium onions, peeled and finely grated 30g fresh tarragon, picked and chopped 1 tbsp ground cumin 2 tsp dried Iranian lime powder (either buy the lime powder, or make your own by halving a few whole dried limes, blitzing them in a spice grinder and passing through a fine sieve).

6-8 Medjool dates, pitted and roughly chopped

Tip into a large bowl and add the beef, onion, tarragon, cumin, lime powder and dates, as well as two teaspoons of salt and a good grind of black pepper.

Mix, then shape into small balls weighing about 40g each (you should have 26 or so in all). Cover and put in the fridge for half an hour, to firm up.

Salt and black pepper 2½ litres chicken stock 2 whole dried Iranian limes, pierced with a knife 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 5cm x 0.5cm batons 400g tin chickpeas, drained ¾ tsp turmeric 10 cardamon pods, lightly crushed 20g basil leaves, roughly shredded 20g mint leaves, roughly shredded

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In a large pan, put the stock, limes, carrots, chickpeas, turmeric, cardamom and a teaspoon of salt. Put on a high heat, bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low.

Carefully lower the gondi into the liquid and simmer gently for 30 minutes, until the meat and rice are cooked and the stock has reduced by about half; cover the pan if it reduces too much, but make sure the soup doesn’t boil rapidly, otherwise

the gondi will break up (if they do begin to disintegrate, carefully lift them from the soup and set aside until ready to serve).

Towards the end, press the limes with the back of a spoon, to help them release their juices.

Divide the gondi and veg between six bowls, spoon the soup on top, sprinkle on the herbs and serve.

Serves 6 Adapted from Gideon Kalimian’s The Persian Kitchen.

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ART & ABOUT

The Changing Frequencies Words: Jamie Christian Desplaces

Cardboard boxes of music paraphernalia litter the floor.

There are rolled up posters. Some are yet to be removed from walls adorned with iconic Kiwi imagery and framed discs. In one corner, a retro arcade game, in another, CDs are piled high. Remember those? I ask record company boss Callum August if budding singing stars still send in hard copies of their tunes.

“Oh yeah, we still get CDs,” he says. “But mainly heaps of email links to Soundcloud and stuff like that. We have our A&R guys and a great network of people on the lookout for hot new live acts. Everyone soon knows when someone’s making a noise.”

August is CEO of Frequency Media Group, an amalgamation of his former label, Dirty (which he established with P-Money) and Dawn Raid. Dirty was responsible for some of New Zealand’s coolest acts including Scribe, David Dallas and Tike Taane.

Why the merger? “The music industry is getting harder, and we basically needed more brains,” says Callum. “We felt we could do better as one team, with our resources pooled. It gives us access to different artists, different ways of doing things and greater purchasing power.”

I catch the music boss mid-move. The relocation, he says, will be a somewhat nostalgic one: “It’s back to where it all began for me, in Kingsland. I used to work for a record label called Cold Transmissions, before Dirty, and it’s the same building. It’s weird going back there. It’s a little grimy. The place hasn’t had much love. We’re going to bring our new studios back in-house, make the space a little more creative. We want to get back to the art, spend some time developing the artists and producers and get some cool collaborations going.”

While we’re getting misty-eyed and reminiscent, I ask Callum what turned him on to music all those years ago.

“I grew up in Palmerston North, which back then wasn’t the most inspirational of places. There was a student station called Radio Massey which was pretty influential. All through school I hung out with the alternative kids, and we’d listen to it. We went to raves.

I was into the whole DJ culture along with rap and hip-hop. So through all that, I ended up at a record label in Auckland.”

How’s your musical ability?

“Terrible, that’s why I’m doing this! I was an engineer, so back in the day, I could record and mix.”

Why do you think hip-hop exploded over the past decade or so?

“It’s hard to say. I guess it’s to do with Americanisation. It was a movement, a scene, which connected down here with certain parts of society – especially with Maori and Pacific Islanders — then everyone jumped on the bandwagon.”

Callum’s career has straddled the digital boom. The internet, he says, has levelled the playing field — and drastically reduced

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Callum’s career has straddled the digital boom. The internet, he says, has levelled the playing field — and drastically reduced profits. Independent labels like his, mainly due to budgetary and time constraints (and, one hopes, a greater artistic integrity) have always had a somewhat more tailored approach than the majors anyway. profits. Independent labels like his, mainly due to budgetary and time constraints (and, one hopes, a greater artistic integrity) have always had a somewhat more tailored approach than the majors anyway. Now, of course, everyone expects everything for free. “Lorde is a great example,” says August. “There was a machine behind her, some very smart people pushing it in the right way. Major labels spent years fighting the whole internet thing, but now they’ve learnt to go with it. If you can manipulate the process, it can work to your advantage. It can be done.”

What’s your take on Spotify?

“As a consumer, it’s great. As a label, and as for making money from music, it’s pretty shit. But it’s still a new technology, and it’s more difficult down here because the market is so small. If all consumers used it however, it has the potential to make more money than CDs. It will take time. You have to be supportive. I’d rather someone spend ten bucks and me make something, no matter how miniscule, than them just take it for free. It’s great for getting exposure for artists. It’s kinda like the wild wild west at the moment. Everyone’s just making it up as they go! I like it.”

The firm also has an office in Australia, and one in L.A. too, though they both still promote only Kiwi acts. I ask Callum if he feels New Zealand musicians receive enough recognition.

“Domestically they do, yes,” he says. “If you’re good enough, you will get on radio and television. Are we world-class? I’d say we have world-class artists and there are enough that have done it to show it’s possible, but it’s certainly harder. Like with everything in New Zealand, stuff comes down the pipe far easier than it goes back up. You have to find artists and ways that make you love to stay involved. The main thing is to have acts you believe in, that you believe make good music. If you enjoy it, then you extend it out and hope that everyone else gets it too.”

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Left — Dame Kiri Te Kanawa

in terms of what a soloist means to an audience, well, the responsibility is to do your level best at all times, to bring them the happy experience they hoped a concert would be — and I take that responsibility very seriously.

V: What has been your hardest role to perform?

K: Strauss’s Arabella is a joy – the music lies exactly ‘in’ my voice and the Strauss phrasing and orchestration are just a constant pleasure. But it’s not easy. I don’t do the role any more – and I miss that, but as much as I loved it, Arabella is a ‘big sing’ and a difficult one.

V: Do you subscribe to the idea that dairy effects your singing ability? What do you tend to stay away from on the day of a concert?

K: On concert days I don’t stay away from dairy so much as I stay away from talking.

The vocal chords can only stand so much per day – and if in the evening there’s a concert, which might have as many as 18 items in five different languages, then during that day, minimum talking.

VERVE INTERVIEWS

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Legendary Kiwi soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa will be performing at the ASB theatre for just one night on Saturday 24 May. Accompanied by well-known New Zealand pianist, Terence Dennis, this musical experience is guaranteed to live on in your memory for years to come.

In the lead up to this very special performance, Dame Kiri chatted to a Verve reporter about her own special memories, insights and other such things.

Verve: Did you ever sing with the late Dame Joan Sutherland and if so, can you please give an insight into the experience?

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa: Yes – I first sang with her in 1969 when I was just out of the London Opera Centre. She had visited the Centre, and we were in total awe of her. She and her husband had advised me then that my natural sound was soprano – instead of the mezzo sound I’d been making when I was younger. Their advice

really was the turning point which pushed me towards a career — I’ve been singing soprano ever since. After that 1969 visit Dame Joan remembered me, and invited me to sing a small role in her concert performance of Alcina in the Royal Festival Hall. That was the first major excitement of my setting out after being a student.

Standing on the stage with the world’s greatest soprano! And there was more – some time later I sang with Dame Joan (and Angela Lansbury) in the recording of the Beggar’s Opera. Joan was a major super-talent, but she had a great sense of fun and we both enjoyed recording our outrageous Beggars’ duet: ‘Why how now, Madame Flirt? She was a wonderful woman – and as a singer, we won’t hear anything like her again in our lifetime.

V: What is it like to mean so much to so many people?

K: It’s a responsibility. People often create an image of what another person is like – and if the image doesn’t always match the reality, it can be awkward. But

V: If you hadn’t been blessed with a wonderful voice, what do you think you would have liked to become?

K: I know it sounds bizarre, but I might have been a commercial fisherman! I love fishing almost as much as I love singing, there’s nothing like being out in a boat and bringing home a catch.

V: What is the secret of a good masterclass?

K: Listening. And then, where you think advice is needed, explaining it firmly, but with tact. Don’t destroy someone’s confidence, find a way of pointing out a fault in a way that gives them hope to be able to fix it.

V: A question about opera costumes.

My personal favourite is still the Versace dress from Capriccio. But what is the strangest costume you ever had to wear in an opera?

K: The Cappriccio dress was stunning, but weighed a ton. I think the strangest was in my last Rosenkavalier in Germany, where the crinoline was over three metres wide – not the easiest to get around in.

V: Looking back on a long and wonderful career, is there anything that you would have done differently? In other words: any regrets?

K: My career was more fulfilling than I ever could have dreamed when I was a junior student in New Zealand....and any regrets I’ve had, I’ve kept to myself.

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NEWMARKET STAGE COMPANY PREMIERES TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE Newmarket Stage Company (NSC) is excited about securing the exclusive rights to premiere Tuesdays with Morrie in New Zealand.

Written by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom, the play Tuesdays with Morrie is based on the bestselling book that sold six million copies.

It charts the inspiring true story of Albom’s relationship with his mentor, using humour and music. Albom’s autobiographical journey is funny, touching and deeply moving, and features George Henare (Morrie Schwartz) and Jason Te Mete (Albom).

Following the overwhelming success of NSC’s debut production Educating Rita, where Henare was also the lead character, he will be joined on stage by rising actor, musician and director Te Mete. The latter is renowned for his recent stint as musical director of Okareka Dance Company’s K Rd Strip.

Tuesdays with Morrie, which beautifully chronicles a rekindled relationship between a sports journalist and his former college professor, is a coup for NSC who now hold the rights to stage this poignant award-winning production.

Presented by NSC, the New Zealand premiere of Tuesdays with Morrie plays from June 5-21 at The Factory Theatre, 7 Eden St, Newmarket.

No shows Monday. Book at www.iticket.co.nz or ph 09 361 1000.

AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL CABARET SEASON 4–8 June, Live at the Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall, THE EDGE The Concert Chamber transforms into a hotbed of decadence as THE EDGE presents a sumptuous five-night engagement of the cabaret world’s hottest talents, as the inaugural Auckland International Cabaret Season takes place from June 4 2014.

Seven of the scene’s brightest stars indulge audiences with a season that embraces the true spirit of the cabaret. An intoxicating mix of international and locally revered acts offer up a blend of original, classic and contemporary cabaret performances in an intimate cabaret club setting.

This is a world class line up of soulful, powerful and comedic cabaret voices – don’t miss the Auckland International Cabaret season, on for just five nights this June at Auckland Town Hall.

Bookings through Ticketmaster – www.ticketmaster.co.nz or 09 970 9700

THE EDGE PRESENTS

Te Kanawa In recital with Terence Dennis, Piano

Saturday 24 May, 7.30pm ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre Ticketmaster.co.nz or 0800 111 999

“a deep musical intelligence in a recital that approaches perfection” Sydney Morning Herald

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JIMMY BONAR, JR

COCKTAILS WITH SOUL “It’s all about the music,” says Remuera crooner Jimmy Bonar, Jr, creator of Cocktails with Soul.

Singing the greatest easy listening and soul hits of all time is no mean feat, as there are so many of them to choose from: Jimmy Bonar, Jr’s Cocktails with Soul revue features classic songs by the likes of Andy Williams, Frank Sinatra, Engelbert, Peggy Lee, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles and many more.

Jimmy’s shows have proved to be a tremendous success since he debuted Cocktails with Soul in March 2012.

He offers an almost boutique style of performance which caters for young and old, venues large or small and provides a personlised service second to none. A very experienced singer and performer, Jimmy has explored over the years many different genres in music; these include rock, celtic, choral and his own original compositions.

How does it work? With a repertoire of over 225 songs, Jimmy will tailor the set list accordingly. For example, a private dinner party in a house would see Jimmy liaising regarding the theme, incorporating the songs to include any special requests, and ensuring everyone is completely happy and satisfied with all of the arrangements.

For sound, he uses a state of the art Yamaha Stage Pass PA that can be set up anywhere – this powers his musical backing which itself is of a very high standard.

Last year Jimmy performed over 73 shows, toured the Bay of Plenty, released his 2 Sides to Jimmy B CD and regularly performed in the Melbourne CBD coffee precinct.

Jimmy Bonar, Jr grew up in Mt Eden, attending Maungawhau Primary and Dilworth School. He considers himself

a local boy and currently resides in Remuera. He looks forward to entertaining you sometime soon with his own unique brand of Cocktails with Soul. You won’t be disappointed!

For more information visit www.jimmybonar.com or see Jimmy Bonar, Jr in Verve’s Market Place on page 97.

TWO’S COMPANY

FINDING THE PERFECT PERSON: DO YOU HAVE TOO MANY RULES? You know all about your perfect person: where they live, their hair colour, their job description… only, you’re having a little trouble pinning them down.

They’re out there somewhere, you just know it!

But, how do you know if this perfect person is really out there? It would be awful if your rules were getting in the way of meeting that special someone.

One way to find out if you have too many rules is to imagine what you would say if someone asked you to describe your perfect person. How long would your description be? “Well, they’d have to be smart, caring, funny. And it would be good if they were into fitness and sports. Oh, plus work in the same industry that I do. Oh, and live no more than ten minutes drive away. And not

have kids yet, but want them someday.

Oh, and not be older than 47, like wine, cooking, travel, reading…”

Phew! Once you start to think about it, you may find that your list of requirements is actually quite long. The trouble is if your description is too rigid, it may be preventing you from meeting someone perfect for you.

You may have too many rules if you reject someone because: • They are one or two years over your age requirement • They sent you a text message before your first date • They have children • They don’t watch Survivor.

These are examples of things that shouldn’t stop you from going on a second or third

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date with someone. Don’t reject them after a first meeting just because they didn’t meet all of your requirements. You need a bit of time to really get to know someone. You can’t tell on a first date how that person will treat you, how they treat their family and friends, you how they treat themselves. You don’t know their thoughts and opinions, and these are the things that matter, not how old they are or where they live.

If you can relax the rules a bit and look past some of the more insignificant issues, you might be surprised by what you find.

Have a second date — you have nothing to loose and everything to gain.

If you would like the opportunity to meet good single people — check out our website or give me a call.

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Where Egos Dare Words: Jamie Christian Desplaces

Paul Ego needs ‘a thing’. He once harboured dreams of becoming a rock star. Now, he’s glad he took the comedy route. But something is still missing. “One of the great things about comedy is that you don’t have to look like a rock god on stage,” he says.

“In fact, the odder looking you are, the better. Maybe if I had a stroke or something. Just partially paralysed, you know? Or maybe even if I was burned, just a little bit. Some gimmick. I don’t really have anything other than being tall. I don’t have ‘a thing’.”

Until some dreadful accident befalls Ego, he’ll just have to make do with having funny bones. The stand-up and 7 Days star is performing his Amazingballs show at New Zealand’s International Comedy Festival and no-one, he jokes, is safe. Not even his family. “My eldest son is fourteen and will be coming to watch me for the first time,” grins the comic. “So I’m wondering how much I should talk about him. I guess I could just change his name from Gabriel to Graybiel. He won’t know. He’ll just be thinking, ‘man, that boy’s name is just like mine.’ Boys are so dumb.”

Will he heckle?

“Ha, probably!” Ego cups his hands around his mouth, adopts a mock teenage tone and shouts up to a phantom stage, “It was funnier at home dad! Do that voice you do after school!”

Did parenthood change your comedic perspective?

“A lot of comics who don’t have kids think they won’t go down that road, but once you’ve had them, you don’t actually do anything else for a very long period of time. You can’t get on stage and say ‘I’m a new dad, I went to the movies the other day,’ because any new parents will know you’re lying. They’ll know that what you’ve actually been trying to do is sneak in some sleep between wiping shit from the walls. So why not talk about it? Everyone goes through it, there’s no stigma. Either you’ve got a kid or you’ve been one.”

Ego says parenthood is the best — and hardest — thing he’s ever done, comparing it even to stand-up: “Just when you think you’ve nailed it, you wake up the next day and it’s like someone’s swapped your kids. It doesn’t work anymore.” The comic’s prone to making the odd wife joke too — all made-up gags, he stresses — but admits he occasionally goes too far: “I have been known to step over the line. I can tell from her reaction if I’m not to do one again.”

The festival will also see Paul take on some hosting duties, which he relishes: “There’s less pressure because the audience don’t expect the host to be as funny as the comedians. Sometimes there’s genuine surprise. They’re like, ‘wow, this guy’s funny as well. It’s like having another comedian on the bill!’”

You enjoy interacting with the crowd?

“Riffing with the audience is one of my favourite things about comedy. A lot of my writing comes from ad-libbing with them.”

A lot comes from mucking around with his mates on 7 Days too. “We know each other so well,” adds the comic. “They’re a great sounding board.” Especially when struck by déjà vu. Ego tells me sometimes a joke seems so solid he’s sure it’s been done before. He’ll convince himself he must have heard it elsewhere and stored it away in the dusty backrooms of his subconscious.

“It happened the other day when I was round my friends’ house,” he says. “They have French Bulldogs. I mean, what is it with them? They’re an ugly, ugly animal, as

though Yoda has had sex with a bat, just so unattractive. I came up with this idea of them having an outrageously camp French accent, the way they bark, demand their food and sniff their brandy.” The comic swirls an imaginary crystal tumbler in his palm and contorts his face into a Gallic scowl.

Though born in England, within Ego there beats a strictly Kiwi heart, but, he admits much of his comedy is British influenced, having grown up listening to records of Peter Sellers and the Goons. His mother is from Liverpool, his father from London’s East End. They too have funny bones. “They both have a great sense of humour,” says Paul, fondly. “Hearing them tell a joke is hilarious because dad never remembers it properly and my mum will be sitting there, frustrated, as she corrects him. It can take anywhere up to half an hour. It’s like a sketch.”

You’ve been married for 25 years, a comic for 20, which has been the tougher gig?

“Stand-up without doubt, but I’ve been blessed in both areas. I’m very lucky.” The secret to a successful marriage, he says, is to be open to new things and to retain the ability to laugh at yourself. “Which is in fact, the same with comedy! But my wife and I travelled together for a long time and they say if you can survive that, then you really can survive anything.”

The New Zealand International Comedy Festival runs until 18 May. Check out www.comedyfestival.co.nz for details.

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Left — Jonathan Teplitzky Below — The Railway Man film poster

Regardless of these historical deviations, the film is true to the harrowing experiences of Lomax, both during and after the war, and the final reconciliation and healing of the two men. It was also true that Nagase had spent the better part of his life working towards reconciliation and had made many missions of atonement back to the River Kwai in Thailand. Teplitzky is at some pains to point out that, “of course, there are a thousand other Eric’s that can’t find forgiveness like he did,” a fact which only makes Lomax’s story all the more touching and worth telling.

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Railway Man Director: Jonathan Teplitzky Words: Angus Brown

Jonathan’s earlier work includes the heartrending Burning Man, starring Matthew Goode (Watchmen) and Gettin’ Square with Sam Worthington (Avatar). Burning Man was based in part on Jonathan’s own traumatic experience of losing his wife to cancer and having to raise his son alone. Having tackled that material so effectively, he was keen to sink his teeth into a larger film about forgiveness and healing, and in 2010 he got the opportunity to do just that when he took over the directorial role from his friend Anand Tucker. The project was already quite far down the track at that point, but it would still be a significant journey for Teplitzky who shot the film on location in the United Kindome and Thailand. He and Firth also became very close to Patti Lomax during the making of the movie and she attended a number of screenings and festivals to help promote the picture. Jonathan describes Patti as, “a wonderfully compassionate and strong woman.” There can be little question of that.

“War leaves a mark” The Railway Man is Australian director Jonathan Teplitzky’s fourth feature film and May 28 sees its DVD release in New Zealand. It’s a remarkable movie and I had the pleasure of talking to Mr Teplitzky about bringing Eric Lomax’s autobiographical book to life.

Eric Lomax (Colin Firth) had been a British Army officer who was captured by the Japanese in Singapore during World War II, sent to a prisoner of war camp and forced to work on the Burma-Siam Railway (also known as the Death Railway).

He and the other surviving prisoners were subsequently liberated, but not before suffering horrendous treatment at the hands of the Kempeitai (Japanese Military Police). In his 60s, Lomax fell in love with and married his second wife, Patti, whose unwavering support gave him the courage to face one of his tormentors, and eventually, attain peace.

The Railway Man is ultimately a story of atonement, forgiveness and the healing power of love. It should be required viewing, especially for those still intent on romanticising war and blindly ignoring the profound cost of violence.

“When I first met him I was struck by how calm and peaceful he appeared to be,” says Teplitzky of Lomax. The relationship between Eric and Patti was an enormous part of the healing process for Lomax who had suffered from nightmares and crippling terror-stricken episodes for

For Teplitzky it was an absolute dream cast, featuring Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman, Hiroyuki Sanada (The Last Samurai) and Stellan Skarsgård (Good Will Hunting).

Indeed, it’s hard to imagine anyone other than Firth playing this role. His quiet strength and ability to convey pain with only his eyes is impressive. His supporting cast does a great job, but it is really Colin’s show.

30 years. Teplitzky found it necessary to employ a degree of artistic license in compressing timeframes and overdramatising the meeting between Lomax and one of his captors, officer Takashi Nagase (Hiroyuki Sanada) – depicting them as meeting as older men back at the actual site of the POW camp in Thailand and with Lomax as being intent on revenge but changing his mind during their encounter. In reality, Lomax’s book is clear that he sought out his tormentor to achieve closure, and after correspondence between the two men, they eventually met in Japan.

The film has an appropriately old fashioned quality about it and some of the cinematography is very imposing.

When the prisoners first arrive at the site of the railway construction, the viewer is presented with an image that Jonathan says intentionally looks like something out of a painting by Bruegel or Hieronymus Bosch — fiery and hellish that is. Teplitzky’s next projects include another World War II film, which, given the attention that The Railway Man has garnered, is perhaps unsurprising; and Don Don, which he described as being, “about two guys dying of stomach cancer.”

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Dexter Fletcher: Walking on Sunshine

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Words: Jamie Christian Desplaces

Musical Sunshine on Leith is the most uplifting film you’ll see this year. It follows the lives of two soldiers, lifelong friends, readjusting to life on Civvy Street.

Described by Time Out as, “a wet, sloppy dog-kiss of a film,” it’s the absolute antithesis to many of its Scottish celluloid counterparts (think Trainspotting), thanks also to a rip-roaring soundtrack featuring some of the Proclaimers’ finest hits.

That’s not to say the movie – based on a successful stage play of the same name – isn’t without its demons: most notably themes of war and infidelity and the broken bodies and hearts that follow. The opening scene is especially harrowing.

“I had to be careful with that because I didn’t want everyone thinking that it was going to be yet another really bleak take on Scotland,” director Dexter Fletcher tells me over the phone from the United Kingdom. “But the beginning gives you some context for the lead guys. It shows the audience the awful circumstances they have come home from. That they’re not just happy-go-lucky lads.”

Was it tricky to weave darkness into what is, overall, such a celebratory film?

“It’s about balance. It’s what keeps it grounded. Everyone knows that life isn’t a box of chocolates, it’s not Forrest Gump, but you face the difficulties and move on. We don’t skip over the realities of life. I didn’t want it to be cheesy with every extra in the film jumping to the same emotional state as the leads, like in Mamma Mia!” A conscious effort was made by the London director to leave out Scottish clichés too: “I spent a lot of time up there as the film developed and of course, it’s not all about kilts, haggis and shortbread. I wanted the movie to feel contemporary.”

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British reviews have been overwhelmingly positive with the flick bagging a host of four-star reviews. I ask the director if he had any inkling during filming that he was producing something with which audiences would feel such a connection.

“No, I certainly don’t take those things for granted,” he says. “Making a good film is hard. It just kind of rises from the mist of six weeks spent in the shadows of the editing room. But the filming was such fun. There was a lot of great acting, the young cast were full of energy and there was a sense that it was all coming together.”

How difficult was it to find actors who could sing?

“Ultimately, singing you can fake, but acting you can’t. I could have replaced their voices – and you’d probably have been none the wiser – but everybody wanted to have a go. We all knew Jane Horrocks could sing anyway. Peter Mullen told me that he’s no great singer, but his voice is really quite beautiful in its own way. It’s soulful. The young guys could all hold a tune too. But yeah, the acting was my main priority.”

The songs were chosen in part because of their lyrical relevance in order to advance the film’s narrative. The Proclaimers do make a brief cameo early on, but did they have much input into the movie?

“No, they were very generous and trusting,” says Fletcher. “They loved the stage show, said they knew nothing about making films so to just get on with

it, good luck and they’ll see us at the premiere!”

Sunshine on Leith is only Fletcher’s second outing as director, but he’s been in the business forever. As a boy he starred in Bugsy Malone and later as rebel, Spike, in cult British youth show, Press Gang.

Other turns include Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Layer Cake and the HBO war drama, Band of Brothers. His BAFTA-nominated directorial debut, Wild Bill, which Fletcher also co-wrote, won the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain award for Best First Feature-Length Screenplay. I ask if his acting experience took the stress from the transition to directing.

“I think it helps. I certainly appreciate what the process is for the actors and while it’s different for each one, at least I have an affinity. The older actors are such masters of their craft, you learn from them and to the young ones you’re able to give the benefit of your experience.

It’s all very rewarding.”

Songs and storyline aside, Edinburgh itself is a regular scene stealer with some incredible panoramic shots of the city. “I fought for a helicopter and flew around in that for a day,” says Fletcher. “We just crossed our fingers and hoped and fortunately the sun shone for us. We’ve seen enough of the rainy versions. It’s a beautiful, beautiful city and I wanted to show that.”

Sunshine on Leith is in cinemas now.

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JOURNEYS

For The Love of Italian Scooters Words: Glenn Stirling

When one thinks of a scooter, chances are, a Vespa comes to mind.

The classic style of the Vespa finds its origins in Italy — cruising the cobblestone streets of Florence, wind blowing through your hair and the sun on your back. Manufactured

by Piaggio since 1946, the Vespa has kept its style and iconic look throughout the years, developing a wide selection of scooters of all sizes, and these days, with Auckland’s streets choc-a-bloc with cars, they are proving to be the best way to get around town.

01 01 — 1962 Vespa 150 GL 02 — 2013 Vespa S50

I took a white Vespa 50 for a trial. Cruising down Ponsonby Road, weaving between the Auckland traffic, my eyes were vigilant for a change in the road but my mind was carefree. The same streets that can become dull with the repetitive daily commute become lively and exciting when on a Vespa. I experienced a feeling of freedom from the ride that driving a car could just not compete with.

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50 cc’s of power is perfect for city living and the Vespa handles like a dream.

Whether zipping around town or up Mount Eden to see the view, the engine is always steady.

Fuel-efficient, great handling, light and easily maneuverable means that the Vespa takes all the stress out of driving, making it a joy to ride. When the traffic is at a standstill, there is always a gap for a scooter — and as long as you are mindful of your surroundings, the road is yours.

Even better, you will never have to worry about parking again!

The Vespa is all about style, allowing you to look as good as you feel, cruising around town. The motto, “not just a scooter, a way of life,” says it all.

Test drive one today — you will want to take it home with you!

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Yacht Getaways Words: Jamie Christian Desplaces

Having founded MedSailors, now the world’s largest cabin charter sailing company, Aucklander Daniel Painter and fellow Kiwis Jeremy Gleeson and Hamish Dobbie have set sail upon a new venture. They’ve named it Yacht Getaways. “MedSailors as a brand has been a phenomenal success,” says Daniel. “Three seasons ago, we had 200 guests, this year we topped 4,000. It’s an exciting time.”

Like MedSailors, Yacht Getaways tours the seas of the Mediterranean, taking in the exotic islands and historic sites of Greece, Turkey and Croatia. But while MedSailors caters to a younger crowd and runs fixed routes, the latest brand offers a tailored package. “It’s a bespoke market,” Painter adds, “attracting clients of all ages, and those with families. It’s an option that’s a little more luxurious, a little more refined.”

Painter believes their firm offers a service like no other. “It can be a scary thing travelling across the world to a whole new culture, especially if you haven’t travelled a great deal or have a young family,” he says. “We go above and beyond to ensure your trip runs smoothly. Not only do we advise for free, but we offer the best value because of MedSailors buying power, which means you’re guaranteed a good price. It would be a struggle to charter a boat directly and get your own skipper for the same price or less.” The skippers, he says, are an integral part of the journey. Not only do they boast expert local knowledge, they’re more than happy to oblige the whims of would-be sailors too. Likely while out on the waves you’ll catch sight of dolphins and turtles and you can take a dip wherever and whenever you please.

“It’s about giving people the opportunity to explore the islands in their own style,

and at their own pace,” continues Painter. “If you fall in love with somewhere and want to stay longer, you can. The boat and the captain are essentially yours.” Each destination offers guests a whole new perspective. Daniel says that Croatia has stunning islands, architecture and food: “So many cultures have left their mark there over the years, from the Ottomans to the Italians. It’s an incredible heritage.” Greece, he says, is more rustic. A real favourite is the island of Hydra, where motor vehicles are forbidden, the roads instead trodden by donkeys with their carts, while Turkey is renowned for its mesmeric geology and cliff-faces carved with catacombs. “It’s all incredibly affordable,” adds Daniel.

“We want to make these experiences available for everyone.”

Social media along with good old wordof-mouth have been essential to the tour operators’ evolution. “We wouldn’t have been so successful if our customer service wasn’t so great,” says Painter. “Even our booking system is set up in such a way that means you’ll get a response within 12 hours, no matter where you are in the world. We’re responsible for providing our customers with the holiday of their dreams.” Booking numbers have pretty much doubled each year, but Daniel assures that they’ve never lost sight of what is important: the individual. “We’ll never lose that,” he says. “That’s why so many of our guests not only recommend us to friends, but they themselves return.”

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Huka Lodge

90 Years of Excellence Words: Angus Brown

All good things — trout as well as eternal salvation — come by grace and grace comes by art and art does not come easy. ­­­­­­­­­— Norman Maclean, A River Runs Through It and Other Stories Nearly a century has passed since Irish fly fisherman, Alan Pye, set up camp under the weeping willows and ancient totara trees lining the banks of the Waikato River, just south of the Huka Falls. Lured there by the magnificent surroundings — the majesty of the ever-changing river and some of the best trout fishing in the world, Pye realised his dream of building a fishing lodge on the edge of those teal waters. Huka Lodge soon became a Mecca for anglers the world over.

The lodge’s conditions in those days were austere at best. In 1984, the present owner, Alex Van Heeren, fell in love with it, just as his Irish predecessor had done a half-century earlier. Taking Maclean’s words to heart, he poured his considerable energy, resources and passion into the lodge. In time and with the exacting touch of the hugely talented interior designer, Virginia Fisher, Mr Van Heeren transformed the property into a destination that has been consistently recognised as one of the most exquisite resorts in Australasia, and indeed the world.

This year Huka Lodge turns 90 and to mark this august occasion, it is hosting a series of exceptional events throughout autumn and winter, beginning with the Italian Opera Weekend on 25 April.

That day is of course Anzac Day, and so, on the centennial anniversary of that fateful occasion, I am fortunate to be amongst a select grouping of guests at Huka’s first celebratory weekend of the season. The combined effect of this hallowed day and the quiet splendor of this place in the fading afternoon light, lend a powerful charge to the atmosphere and there is a feeling of excitement and anticipation in the air.

The other events being held this season promise to be equally enchanting: evenings with Eleanor Catton and Nick Farr-Jones, a Rodd & Gunn weekend in

May (co-sponsored by Range Rover), the Bollinger Champagne Dinner in August — with guest chef Martin Benn from Sepia Restaurant in Sydney are but a few of this years offerings.

There is still a little time before our evening formally begins, and I’m able to wrest the executive chef, Englishman Paul Froggatt, from his bustling kitchen to hear about his plans for the evening.

Paul’s reputation for outstanding cuisine precedes him, coming to Huka Lodge via some of the finest restaurants in England and France, most notably Gidleigh Park Hotel, Bernard Loiseau en Bourgogne and Chateau de Courcelles.

In the candlelit underground wine cellar, surrounded by a grand selection of outstanding wines from around the globe, Paul describes a sumptuous five-course meal of langoustine, Waikato pork with spaghetti, abalone and venison, rare Taupo beef served with piquant onion and mustard preparations, consummated with salted caramel and cinnamon and accompanied by carefully paired Italian wines courtesy of the lodge sommelier.

This is the Italian Opera Weekend and therefore tomorrow, Italian-born Stefano Manfredi — Australia’s leading exponent of modern Italian cuisine, will temporarily usurp Paul in the kitchen, beginning with a coffee workshop in the morning which, as a coffee-lover, is a personal highlight for me. Most regrettably though, I will be departing from the lodge after lunch for another engagement in Taupo and will therefore be unable to sample the superb Italian cuisine on Saturday evening.

Room. An open fire blazes as the guests arrive. One of Goldie’s solemn-eyed Rangitira surveys the scene, his jadegreen moko perfectly matches the muted green hunting tartan of the chairs and cushions. Our host, Mr Van Heeren, makes time to chat with each of the roughly 30 guests in the room before we are ushered into the dining room.

Alex introduces our master of ceremonies, the director of the New Zealand Opera School, Jonathan Alver and soprano, Deborah Wai Kapohe who, after a few words from Mr Alver, proceeds to sing half a dozen of the most beautiful arias. Some of the guests close their eyes, some stare dreamily off into the darkness of the river. All are undeniably spellbound. As the evening draws to a close, we retire once again to the fireside. A selection of cheeses and petit fours, which would normally be irresistible, are, after such grand winter fare, simply beyond me. And so I wish my fellow diners good-night and meander down the dark forest path that leads back to my suite.

Time passes too quickly in such splendid surroundings, and after soaking in one of the secluded spa’s nestled in the glorious native bush near my impeccable suite, it is time for champagne and canapés in the Lodge

The next morning is glorious. Tui’s sing in the trees above my room, the grass glistens in the sharp morning light and the last of the fog rises from the river like some primordial apparition. Stefano imparts his vast knowledge of coffee

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Huka Lodge has been consistently recognised as one of the most exquisite resorts in Australasia and indeed the world and coffee-making as we savour the delicious blends of arabica and robusto he prepares for us. Sufficiently fortified, I now have to move quickly, as we’re due on the lake to try our luck with the trout.

As it happens, on our homeward stretch, I somehow manage to haul in the fattest, shiniest looking rainbow of the day, which someone quickly sashimi’s for us — providing a perfect adjunct to a delicious Pinot Gris from Alex’s South African wine estate, Grand Provence.

What a day it has been. Thank you Huka Lodge and we wish you the best of luck for the remainder of your marvellous events this year.

Phone: 07 378 5791 Email: reservations@hukalodge.co.nz Website: www.hukalodge.co.nz 271 Huka Falls Road, Taupo

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MERCY HOSPICE

Previously the owner of Marvel, an iconic Ponsonby menswear store, a stint volunteering at the Mt Eden Hospice shop last year opened Gray’s eyes to the world of charity retailing.

CHARITY RETAILING LURES TWO NEW RECRUITS Samantha (Sam) Gray and Emily Dearsly have more in common than simply being Mercy Hospice stores’ newest recruits.

Each with a life long passion for second hand treasures, it was Mercy Hospices’ community oriented philosophy and inspiring business model that lured both Gray and Dearsly to accept the manager and acting manager role at Royal Oak and Ellerslie respectively.

“I was ready for a career change and the Mercy stores being well-run with a genuine purpose and need within the community impressed me. The respect and care that patients and their families receive made a huge impression on me and I knew this was where I wanted to work,” says Gray.

With experience in recycle retailing, Dearsly has found the transition to acting manager, due to maternity cover at Hospice Shop Ellerslie, an easy one.

“As an avid customer myself, I have always held Hospice in high regard and jumped at the chance to apply for the manager’s role.

With my experience in recycle retailing, it’s a perfect match,” she says.

Both would agree the goodwill factor from the community is the backbone of the Mercy store’s success.

“We are completely reliant on our community for stock and are grateful for the quality items we receive. With goods

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With the exception of the manager, all Mercy Hospice shops are staffed by volunteers.

“The volunteers bring life skills, good will and humour, we really couldn’t do what we do without them. Essentially without the volunteers we simply couldn’t run the stores,” says Gray.

Mercy Hospice Auckland is caring for more people than ever before. With an annual retail fundraising goal of $1.5 million collectively required from the seven Mercy Hospice shops, they need your help.

“Whether you donate quality clothing, become an avid customer or volunteer some hours, it all helps to ensure Hospice services are offered at no cost to patients and their families — that’s our mission,” says Dearlsy.

Volunteer one day, manager the next, “that’s my story and it could easily be yours,” laughs Gray.

(L-R) — Samantha Gray and Emily Dearsly

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They all volunteer at one of our seven Hospice Shops weekly or fortnightly We are seeking Volunteers for our Royal Oak and Ellerslie stores. Come and join our team and help turn second hand goods into first class care for our patients and families using Mercy Hospice services.

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ROBIN BANKS As one of South Africa’s most booked motivational speakers and a leading global authority in Mind Power, Robin Banks’ rise to success came from very basic roots.

Having grown up in a disadvantaged suburb of Johannesburg and with a reputation as class entertainer rather than studious achiever, Robin could easily have fallen into living an average life.

“I didn’t attend formal tertiary education, as I barely passed high school. Fortunately my mother was passionate about personal development and had a huge influence on me during my childhood years. She was constantly telling me about the books she had read or courses she had attended, she taught me to believe in myself and that the most important opinion about me was my own.”

Robin’s speaking career gained momentum when he started as the project manager for a multicultural youth life skills and leadership programme. “I also began teaching Victim to Victor, a two day workshop to assist individuals and organisations to manage change in challenging times. The programme was a huge hit and I was soon speaking all over South Africa.”

When asked why Robin chose this career and what inspired him: “It was more of a calling actually. I had a profound awakening at a very young age and knew I wanted to inspire people to create lives of their choosing, rather than simply reacting to external circumstances.”

Without a doubt my big breakthrough came when I did the Mind Power course with John Kehoe in 1999, it was the best four weeks of my life and the course radically transformed my outlook and actions,” says Robin.

“As a result I took my business to the next level and quadrupled my income in one month. Through an amazing set of circumstances I met John and we entered into a mentorship that resulted in me having sole rights to run his internationally

renowned Mind Power course. Having taken my business global in 2005, I ran my first Mind Power course in Auckland in 2011.

Contrary to popular belief we have unlimited power at our disposal, the power to think whatever thoughts we choose, and by consciously choosing your thoughts you consciously create your life.

During times of rapid change there are tremendous opportunities and now more than ever before is the time to practice Mind Power. Mind Power is a practice and a discipline in which you are the master gardener, because your mind wants your direction, input and leadership and there are techniques you can use on a daily basis to awaken the power of thoughts.”

Robin continues: “It’s been incredibly rewarding to see how effectively people in New Zealand have applied these techniques. One of our students from a well known real estate company was down and out, not making any sales for months and through the application of these techniques became one of the top selling agents in the country within one year and now heads one of the most successful branches in the company. Another student achieved great success in a short period of time and bought herself a Bentley in order to celebrate her success.

The course has been very well received in New Zealand with many graduates achieving incredible results. I am delighted to be returning in May/June to run another Mind Power series.”

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How to avoid getting lost in the wilds of the web.

The work day starts, you sit at your desk, check Facebook, maybe read a few inconsequential emails, catch up on some frivolous news and before you know it, it’s 9.45am and your editor is wondering why you haven’t sent in your article yet.

At least that’s how it works for me. The web offers so much in terms of entertainment and distraction that I can easily fool myself that I’m being productive when all I’m really doing is watching videos of skateboarding cats.

But fear not, there are numerous tools for forcing us to close that browser and get back to work. In a fit of panic this morning, I ran a quick search for anti-procrastination apps and came across www.writeordie.com. For somebody like me who thrives on deadlines, it offered the perfect solution.

You enter your word limit, decide on when you want to be finished writing, set a consequence for not finishing on time (or optionally a reward) and click ‘start’.

If you write too slowly, the screen starts turning red. A few seconds later an incredibly annoying alarm goes off. Start typing again and these things recede. It may sound a little lame, but it clearly keys into some sort of evolutionary fight or flight behaviour, because every time the screen got even the slightest bit pink, my fingers began flying over the keys in a fit of creativity (there is a pause button, but that just feels like cheating).

Write or Die is not the only such app, but it is a particularly fun one. Other apps will block your internet access for a given period (to stop you from spending hours looking up Wikipedia articles as ‘research’), measure your productivity versus procrastination, block you from going to particular sites (like Facebook) or simply help you to plan your day better.

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Write or Die is not the only such app, but it is a particularly fun one. Other apps will block your internet access for a given period, measure your productivity versus procrastination, block you from going to particular sites (like Facebook) or simply help you to plan your day better.

The irony, of course, is that before you get started for the day on that essay, article, business plan or legal document, you’ll have to spend at least an hour or two trying out all of the various anti-procrastination apps. Don’t worry though, it’s all in the name of productivity.

James McGoram is an author, designer and the director of Messiah Studio, a web design company based in Parnell, Auckland. Visit www.messiah.co.nz for your free online business guide.

With interest rates due to rise within the next month, do give serious thought to your tenants before you increase their rent to cover this.

If you have good reliable tenants that look after your property, pay rent on time, enjoy a good relationship with you, and have been there for some time, is it worth losing them for an extra $20 to $30 rent increase? No, I don’t think so.

I manage many rental properties and I certainly know the true value of a good tenant. A bad one can cause hours of tribunal meetings, loss of income, stress and in some cases damage to the property.

I have a statement by Peter Shaw of First National, which we use as our office philosophy. It is good to be reminded now and again of these 10 basic rules, as well as the fact that a tenant is also helping to pay your mortgage.

Tenants are the most important people in this business.

Tenants are not dependent on us. We are dependent on them.

Tenants are not an interruption to our work, they are the purpose of it.

Tenants do us a favour when they call. We are not doing them a favour.

Tenants are an integral part of our business. They are not outsiders.

Tenants are not people capriciously to argue or match wits with.

Tenants brings us their wants. It is our job to fill those wants.

Tenants are deserving of the most courteous and attentive treatment.

Tenants are the people who make it possible for us to pay our salaries.

Tenants are the life-blood of the property business.

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ANZAC DAY 2014 – TOGETHER WE STAND

AUCKLAND’S ELECTRIC TRAINS — HERE AT LAST

Anzac Day is a time to reflect and pay tribute to our ANZAC veterans. It is a time to stand together and remember the more than 2700 New Zealanders who lost their lives after the Gallipoli landings on 25 April 1915.

Auckland’s new electric trains have now entered service – opening a new era in Auckland’s history. While Wellington’s rail electrification began in the late 1930s and Melbourne’s in the 1920s, electrifying Auckland rail was proposed (unsuccessfully) in the late 1940s, and then again in the early 1970s with Mayor Robinson’s Rapid rail.

It is also a day to remember those who have served in conflicts since that time. Every day, these brave men and women strive to uphold democracy, preserve peace, and provide aid and support to people around the world.

This year on Anzac Day the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will have around 192 personnel deployed on eleven peacekeeping operations, United Nations missions, and defence exercises around the world. We New Zealanders have always been active internationally. As a small nation we have a huge stake in the effective functioning of global institutions.

My generation and my father’s generation have been spared global wars, such as those that blighted the first half of the twentieth-century, but we take nothing for granted.

I’m taking my children to join the thousands at the dawn ceremony before the Auckland War Memorial Museum.

And since my son has just started at Auckland Grammar, we will attend the service there later in the morning. These are important and memorable community events.

Next year will mark 100 years since the Battle of Gallipoli.

For this special occasion we have developed the National War Memorial Park in Wellington. The park will be a solemn tribute to all service men and women who have fought for this country.

Our commitment to veterans, meantime, is unwavering. In 2012 the Prime Minister announced a package of changes to better support them. Legislation is now in its final stages through Parliament. By modernising the out-dated War Pensions Act 1954, National is fulfilling an election promise.

It also builds on a special one-off increase of 5% to the War Disablement Pension and Surviving Spouse Pension in April 2013, benefitting nearly 17,000 veterans and surviving spouses.

National is committed to recognising and supporting our veterans, acknowledging the tremendous sacrifices they have made for New Zealand.

Lest we forget.

Paul Goldsmith MP National List MP based in Epsom www.paulgoldsmith.co.nz (09) 524 4930

Auckland’s third push for electrification began in the early 2000s. As the chairman of the Auckland Regional Council, I was involved in the long campaign to win approval, first from the Labour-led government and then, after National came to power in late 2008, starting all over again with them. This was a challenging, sometimes frustrating experience, confirming Arthur Schopenhauer’s words: “All truth passes through three stages. First it is ridiculed. Second it is volently opposed. Third it is accepted as being self-evident.”

Now looking to the future, Auckland’s new fleet of 57 EMUs (Electric Multiple Units) will be a quantum leap forward for rail commuters, in performance, comfort and design. Built by the Spanish company Construcciones Y auxillar de Ferrocarriles (if that’s hard to say, call it CAF) after a world-wide tender, these trains are more powerful and much faster (maximum speed 110km per hour) than our present diesel fleet — ­ allowing services to run more often and getting travellers to their destinations quicker. Each three-car unit can carry 375 passengers. The new trains are also more environmentally friendly: energy-efficient, quieter, with no air pollution. The central car has level boarding for pushchairs and wheelchairs and room for bikes. Regenerative braking will enable 20% recovery of the electricity used.

The first electric trains are now in service on the Onehunga Line (which is also abuzz given the long battle I had to get that line re-opened) and will be progressively put into service after completing their checks at Auckland Transport’s vast new hightech depot at Wiri. Towards the end of this year they will be in service on the Eastern Line, running from Britomart via Orakei to Manukau. Early next year it will be the turn of the Southern Line: Britomart to Papakura via Newmarket, followed by the Western Line. The project is a credit to Auckland Transport, who bought the trains and to KiwiRail, supported by the government who erected 80kms of wiring, masts, new signalling and a major amount of civil engineering to make it all happen. But we should also thank the many people who played a role in this historic achievement. As I said during the long campaign to secure central government support, new electric trains for Auckland will not only change Aucklanders’ attitudes to rail and public transport but also the way we think about our city.

Mike Lee Councillor for Waitemata and Gulf

MAY 2014

PLEASED TO MEET YOU I’m standing to represent you in Epsom and enable stable centre right government in Wellington. The Epsom electorate suburbs of Epsom, Mt Eden, Remuera and Parnell are home to wonderful businesses, schools, amenities and communities. Good representation plays its part in helping these suburbs thrive, so that you can get on with building your family, business and life the way you choose.

A good representative is somebody who is active and approachable, prepared to listen to local people and advocate for the area in Parliament. I’m spending this year campaigning full-time to show, rather than tell you I’ll be a hard working local MP. I have deep roots in this area, having gone to school here and lived, studied, worked and socialised here for much of the past 17 years. My friends and many of my best memories are here, it is an area I’d be proud to represent.

The values I would take to parliament are the ones I’ve learned here in Epsom: that your efforts should make a difference in life. That government should do a few essential things well and leave an environment where everybody can achieve their own success.

There is much talk about Epsom and its importance to the outcome of the national election this September. While there will be much toing, froing, and water under the bridge, certain things are beyond opinion.

As an electrical engineer I learned that numbers are one of those things. It is mathematically true that Epsom voters have effectively decided the election result for the past two elections. If Epsom chooses to elect me this year then it is very likely that Epsom will again be critical in retaining John Key as Prime Minister.

ACT has been a reliable coalition partner in the current government. In the current political climate, sending ACT back to parliament will very likely be the difference between continuing a steady path of economic recovery and gradual reform on the one hand, and throwing the dice to an increasingly unpredictable left-wing coalition on the other.

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WE ALL WANT OUR PETS TO LIVE HAPPY, HEALTHY, LONG LIVES, BUT WHAT’S A SIMPLE WAY OF DOING THIS? Well, a great start is to spend the time to work out what the right food is for your pet as an individual. As the saying goes, ‘you are what you eat’, and knowledge around what you areactually feeding your pet results in enhancing their optimal well-being.

Start by looking at the ingredients listed on the back of the pack. The best nutrition comes from foods that contain no added artificial ingredients (preservatives and colourings) and have named quality ingredients that are easier to digest (and obtain nutrients from). A formulation to suit your pet’s natural digestive requirements is equally important e.g. high meat content for cats and meat as a primary ingredient for dogs (NOT high grain content).

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I definitely find my patients fed on a diet that agrees with them have less skin, gut, liver and pancreatic issues (diabetes and pancreatitis). Joint pain associated with arthritis also appears to be less. These diets are often highly palatable, as your pet feels better on them, so they are happy to eat them day in, day out.

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You’d better believe economy foods can cost a lot more in the long run. When we compared the most popular supermarket brand to one of our favourite diets, we found dollar for dollar (because you feed a lot less) pets up to 11kg cost the same to feed on a daily basis, and over 22kg dogs, we found it to actually be cheaper to feed a better quality diet. That sounds crazy, right?

That, along with the benefit of less vet visits, otherwise necessary for diarrhoea or vomiting episodes, constant scratching or generalised ill health, is surely reason enough to spend a few minutes checking the back of a packet, or asking us for some advice on what the right diet is for your four legged friend.

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Beyond the Web: The Internet of Things Words: Jamie Christian Desplaces

“Today computers – and therefore, the internet – are almost wholly dependent on human beings for information,” writes Kevin Ashton of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in the RFID Journal. “The problem is, people have limited time, attention and accuracy.” He goes on to state that because our technology is so reliant on data inputted by humans, computers know more about ideas than actual things. If, however, we were to develop computers that collected data independently, that is, without us, “we would be able to track and count everything”. This, continues Ashton, would reduce waste, loss and cost: “We would know when things need replacing, repairing or recalling, and whether they were fresh or past their best.”

Such an idea has been around since 1991, but nearly a decade later, Ashton was the first to coin the term ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT). But, what does it mean in practice? It means those smart devices in your pocket and on your head and wrist, intelligent appliances in your home, stateof-the-art cars, healthcare products and more are not only about to get smarter still, but will even communicate with each other as well.

Micro-technology will be affixed to just everything. So, say your milk’s out of date then your fridge will scan a chip in the bottle then send a message to the grocery store to order more. Washing machines will send texts at the start of the final cycle and alerts should your conditioner or detergent be running low.

Decide to extend that trip for a few days and adjust your home’s holiday mode as it turns lights on and off and opens and closes the blinds at various intervals for that lived-in, anti-burglar look. Sensors in a bed could let gadgets around your house know when you rise, then boil the kettle for your morning brew and turn on the TV or radio in anticipation of your arrival. Perhaps de-ice your car too. The energy consumption of your car, home and even your body will be tracked and monitored and should there be a

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Micro-technology will be affixed to just everything. So, say your milk’s out of date then your fridge will scan a chip in the bottle then send a message to the grocery store to order more. Washing machines will send texts at the start of the final cycle and alerts should your conditioner or detergent be running low. problem with say someone’s pacemaker, all relevant information will be pinged to their doctor at once.

Voice recognition and control is expected to take on a major role also. Apple already has CarPlay, a system which

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There are still many issues to be addressed, most noticeably how devices of differing manufactures will communicate and, perhaps most importantly given recent revelations, how secure our data and privacy will be. As to where technology would go to from there, it’s mind-boggling. And so, concludes Kevin Ashton, “The Internet of Things has the potential to change the world, just as the internet did. Maybe even more so.”

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