Verve March 2015

Auckland’s Boutique Magazine.

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Editors' Note CELEBRATING TALENT AND CREATIVITY Ideas are worthless unless you get them out of your head to see what they can do.

There are so many things that make life worth living: the special people in your life, sunshine, babies laughing, dogs running on a beach… the list is endless. Near the top of our list is creativity. The exciting Fran Ninow and Jude Mitchell thing about creativity is that it doesn’t matter who or how old you are, where you’re from, or your specific talents — we are all born with the possibility of being creative. Everyone has within himself or herself the ability to solve a problem in a new way, or to look at things from a different perspective. All we have to do is be prepared to take a bit of a risk, ignore the little messages of doubt that inevitably slink in, and take on our fears face on.

as indications are that creative industries are the key drivers to economic growth. WeCreate.org New Zealand chair Paula Browning says that in New Zealand, “creative industries are similar in size to forestry, double the size of the printing sector, and half the size of sheep, beef cattle and grain farming.” Kevin Roberts (Saatchi & Saatchi) adds, “our creative industry sits at the crossroads of the arts, culture, business and technology and helps to provide product, export capability, employment and national recognition — all things that lead to greater investment.”

Verve Magazine is just a tiny cog in New Zealand’s creative industry, and we like to think that we do our bit by supporting local and homegrown talent, skill and creativity, by bringing it to you. Take this issue of Verve for instance: in it we take a look at the inspirational Sir Ian Athfield, an abandoned, graffitied house in Westmere built around a banana tree, tattoo artist Nikki Needles Campbell, a cookery book and its author, that is, Onedish Dinners by Penny Oliver, Wellington Fashion Week, and the exciting Mercury Bay Art Escape, to name but a few.

Being creative means we challenge ourselves, break with routine and do something different just for the sake of it. Being creative means we are thinking.

We feel privileged and lucky to meet and mix with the talented and smart folk that help to make our country the amazing place it is, and pledge to continue encouraging and growing our talented pool of creatives, who are set to become the drivers or our economic growth.

The world has recognised that for any economy to stay ahead it needs to nurture, foster and respect its creatives, especially

We hope you enjoy this issue of Verve.

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Hey Big Spender _______________

HEALTH + BEAUTY 14 Imdeen - Fueling my Addiction

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Three’s Company

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Body, Art & Piercings

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Understanding your Body Biological Clock

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Ops! I Appear to Have Misplaced My Hormones _______________

FOOD FOR THOUGHT 34 Let’s Have A Toast

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Penny Oliver: One-dish Dinners ______________

BUSINESS, EDUCATION + SOCIETY 40

Keeping Parnell Green

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Dying for the latest Technology

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The Car-Free Way

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Apartments Appeal to Locals

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A Breath of Fresh Ayre

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“Times are a Changin’” _______________

HOME + DESIGN 62

ART + ABOUT 109

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The House Built Around a Banana Plant Design must-haves from all over the world

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Sir Ian Athfield

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Urban Gems

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Shearwater Construction ______________

FASHION 82

Paris ‘Oui Oui’

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Life’s Good For New Mum Ashleigh

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Fashion Finds

Matt Payne: Anticipation Book Shelf

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Shooting Stars

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Charlotte Day

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Waiheke Vintage Festival

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Parnell White Night ______________

AUTOMOTIVE 121 Gulliver

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Honda Car Review

JOURNEYS 124

Golden Experiences

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Italy’s Northern Lakes

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Over the Bridge ____________

PETS + GARDEN 132 Deadly Berries

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The Economy of Tulips ____________

LAST WORDS 134 Market Place

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Hey Big Spender A joint paper by the universities of Texas and Illinois, along with the Scott and White Clinic and Hospital, states compulsive consumption to be, “behaviour similar to gambling, food disorders and alcoholism.” Consumption itself, says the essay, can become particularly central and deeply involving, also having grave consequences for families of those affected: “In these cases, consumption becomes dysfunctional, and is often typified by a compulsive quality.”

Spending — and borrowing — is just a click away. Recent studies have shown upwards of six per cent of the United States population are prone to compulsive consumption. Juliet Schor’s The Overspent American: Why We Want What We Don’t Need reveals average debt to be equivalent to that of average income and implies excess spending is often related to the pursuit of a perceived higher social status, rather than what one can afford.

Last year, a BBC documentary looked at Britain’s compulsive shoppers, including a former pop star addicted to eBay and a lady who describes shopping as being, “like a husband.”

There’s even a medical name: oniomania. Up to eight million are afflicted in Britain alone. Women are more likely to suffer from it, but only just. “Popular discourses on shopaholics treat the condition with humour,” writes RESOLVE researcher Alison Armstrong in the Guardian. “But the reality of being addicted to shopping is far from comical. “Within” the group of compulsive buyers studied, individuals were facing crippling debt, severe depression and anxiety, and had lost or were losing key relationships.” One respondent told Armstrong that she had, “lost the respect of my children,” another that, if I go into work in new clothes, I feel more believable, more accepted.”

This is by no means a modern-day phenomenon. Mary Antoinette was a renowned big spender, as was First Lady Mary Lincoln.

William Randolph Hearst’s love of art and antiques nearly bankrupted him and, more recently, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis kept both husbands on their toes with her obsessive spending sprees. According to New York author and psychologist Dr April Lane Benson, up to half of sufferers become hoarders. She has a handful of theories as to why people buy, including emotionally deprived childhoods, which saw presents replace love, leading to materialistic obsession, previous poverty leading to overbuying once you can afford it, or as a way of dealing with chaotic lives.

“You buy something, you’re in control of it,” Benson tells CNN.

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Another theory, she adds, is that, “we buy as a way of trying to deal with our fears of death and the inevitability of death.”

So how to fix it? “Our study proposed the concept of mindfulness as a unique way to address people’s wants and needs, without turning to excessive shopping,” says Armstrong. “Mindfulness encourages us to fully experience whatever is happening to us in the present moment, and importantly to not judge that as good or bad.” When practiced regularly, she continues, it provides balance and stability by, “reducing depression and anxiety,” and “increasing feelings of wellbeing.”

Six volunteers studied mindfulness over a two month period, with the results said to be “extraordinary.” The former compulsive buyers felt, “happier and more accepting of themselves,” and a “greater sense of who they are, and what they really needed on psychological and material levels,” leading them to be, “more able to understand the triggers for shopping urges, and to ‘choose moment by moment whether they would indulge in those urges.’

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“We buy as a way of trying to deal with our fears of death and the inevitability of death.”

Research published last year in the Journal of Groups in Addiction & Recovery by Dr April Benson and colleagues told of a new form of psychological twelve week treatment, the Stopping Overshopping Programme, which drastically reduces the severity and regularity of those compulsive urges. Benson’s website, visited from people from 125 countries — including New Zealand — bears testament to the extend of the problem. “Group members feel less alone and more understood,” she says. “Their feedback to and from each other helps break through the denial and diminishes the feelings of shame and guilt. Witnessing others in various stages of recovery is positive proof that it can be done.” The feeling of belong, she goes on, deepens members’ commitment to change, and at the end of the three months, the clients come to understand, on a very profound level, that: “you can never get enough of what you don’t really need.”

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Fueling my Addiction Last October I shared the beginnings of my daily ritual with Imedeen Time Perfection skin supplements with you.

Six months on I can tell you — hand on heart — I’m seriously addicted.

Scan 16 September, 2014 above lower arm

As a long-time beauty editor and former facialist, I use top-of-the-range skincare and schedule regular treatments.

However, knowing the physiology of skin, I also firmly believe that what goes into one’s body plays a big part in skin condition too. Just like our other organs, the skin cells lap up nutrients.

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“Beautiful skin begins within.”

like weight loss — the initial boost settles down to slower gains. I can’t wait to see where we’re at in a year!

The point of this story is that I’m of a more ‘mature age’ now and people frequently comment on my skin. Trust me, I can see all of its flaws, but my professional eye can also see it is hydrated and well fed. I put this down to excellent skincare and treatments, religious application of sunscreen, avoidance of UV light, drinking oodles of fresh water (though I confess to drinking dehydrating wine), and Imedeen.

Each Imedeen formulation contains different strengths of antioxidant nutrients corresponding to age related requirements:

Imedeen contains nutrients like amino acids, proteins, peptides and moisture binding polysaccharides, similar to those found naturally in the skin. It nourishes the dermis, helps the formation of collagen and reduces oxidative (environmental) damage.

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40s — Imedeen Time Perfection: Skin-perfecting formula for reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

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“Data shows Imdeen users have 30% better skin density than non-users.”

THE PHYSIOLOGY OF THE SKIN Skin is made up of three layers:

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Sign up on www.imedeen.com/challenge to receive: IMEDEEN’S DERMASCAN MACHINE The Dermascan is like an ultrasound that measures the density of the dermis. Skin density decreases with age, stress, pollution and UV damage. A dab of gel goes onto the top your arm (which suffers as much UV damage as the face) and a probe is run over it. The scan reveals hidden damage in the dermis that isn’t yet visible, tracks progress and compares your measurement against same-aged women. An increased measurement shows improved levels of collagen, elastin and moisture in the dermis.

My initial scans showed an increase and more even distribution of coloured dots, which represent collagen and elastin, and the thicker black line indicated a better quality epidermis. My skin density increased from 60 to 75 (80 is the top result you can get).

What you will see in my most recent scan is the change of seasons, because it was done on a hot day when perspiration levels were high, it’s lighter but there’s still increased density — particularly further down the layers. The measurement is 76. It’s a bit

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Easy to follow tracker to monitor skin improvements.

Regular reminders and tips to help keep on target.

Expert advice on optimising the new inside-out beauty routine.

A complimentary in-store skin scanning consultation is also available to measure your ‘before and after’ levels of collagen and elastin in the dermis.

Christy Turlington Burns is the Global Ambassador for Imedeen and, just like me, she believes in inner and outer care.

“My skin is a reflection of my internal wellness and health. I start my day by taking two Imedeen Time Perfection tablets. It’s all about delivering deep down nourishment where it matters most.”

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Christy Turlington Burns Model, Mother, Maternal Health Advocate

Fitness Oasis in the Heart of Parnell

STUDIO 3

Boutique gyms are becoming increasingly trendy. The Exercise Room in Akaroa St has been leading the way as Auckland’s top boutique gym for the previous ten years and feels more like a fitness oasis than a gym.

A boutique gym condenses some of the best features of a large commercial gym, but is highly personalised and far less daunting.

They offer a ‘specialist’ rather than a ‘one fits all’ approach.

Boutique gyms also tend to be modern, well maintained and clean, with a high standard of service and a quieter atmosphere.

Due to the small size of the boutique gyms, interactions with Fitness Mentors (specialised trainers) are more personal and members are educated on a realm of health and fitness topics.

Members are more accountable, which may encourage them to work out more — great for people that want specific results and those who are prone to losing motivation.

Staff at The Exercise Room know every member by name and each is followed up on a regular basis. Members get input into how they want the gym to run and the types of equipment and services on offer. The feel is much like one’s own gym where they have access to the music systems, choice of television channels, and their own access cards so they can come anytime they wish.

Joining a specific boutique gym means that you’re only paying for the services you really want and need to use, what you see is what you get. However, The Exercise Room does offer additional services such as an in-house physiotherapists, nutritionist, barre ballet and Pilates.

Boutique gyms are also more time effective, instead of a large, warehouse design with rows of fitness machines, boutique gyms are far easier to navigate around and less crowded (The Exercise Room limits membership and has door-to-door car parking, plus 24 hour access).

Email christie@theexerciseroom.co.nz for a complimentary trial or phone 09 307 2080.

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Q&A with Dr Ellen Selkon What is Vital Skinbooster?

It is a type of dermal filler that enhances the look of the skin. It helps with collagen formation (the protein in our skin that makes it look plump and youthful), increases skin luminosity and improves skin texture and appearance.

Is it new to New Zealand?

Vital has been around for a while, but the method we have of administering it is now completely different.

Clinic 42 is the first clinic in New Zealand to obtain the Vital injecting gun, which enables us to inject the product into the dermis (one of the superficial layers of the skin, which is directly responsible for hydration). It is completely automated and able Dr Ellen Selkon Dr Lynn Theron Michele McVie to deliver accurate dosages of Vital to a depth Dr that will have maximum effect. Before the injecting gun was developed it was impossible to know exactly how deep we were injecting it.

• LED Light Wave Treatment Who is Vital Skinbooster best for?

Fillers The beauty of this treatment • IPL Hair Removal & Pigment is that almost everybody will benefit from it — from the 20-year-old to improve skin texture treatment Cheek sculpting and radiance to the 60-year-old whose skin has thinned and is • Wrinkle Treatment pen getting superficial lines.

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Where can this treatment be used?

Not only can Vital Skinbooster be used on the face, it is also the perfect treatment for the neck, décolletage (chest) and back of hands.

Are you seeing happy customers and good results?

We are seeing very good outcomes. We recommend that people have the treatment on an annual basis to maintain and improve the benefits.

How long does it take before results are visible?

There is some immediate effect, but it takes approximately three months for the full effects to be seen.

Is there any recovery time needed?

People can look red and have superficial bruising for a short time but this can be covered with concealer as it heals.

How long do results last?

Studies have shown that the micro droplets of Vital, which are dispensed via the Vital injector gun remain present in the skin for 13 months.

What sort of price can we expect to pay? $880 per treatment, which involves up to 3ml of Vital.

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NEW at Caci! ™ ChillSculpt Get body confidence with Caci’s non-surgical fat reduction programme ChillSculpt™ uses cryolipolysis technology to freeze and reduce fat cells. It can be used to alleviate unwanted body fat from the stomach: lower abdomen, hips: muffin tops, waist, bra strap area and love handles as well as the outer thighs.

Who can have ChillSculpt™?

ChillSculpt™ is not a weight loss treatment, it is designed to help alleviate stubborn unwanted fat deposits.

ChillSculpt™ is recommended for people with a healthy weight range and a healthy BMI. What happens during a ChillSculpt™ treatment?

Before you start, the area is marked and photos are taken, then the area is prepared and the hand pieces are applied to the body. It may feel uncomfortable at first, with a slight pressure and intense cold, this subsides and is more comfortable within a few minutes. At the end of the session, the area is massaged. Each ChillSculpt™ session will take about an hour to complete. Many people read, watch videos, work or even nap during their treatments.

What happens to the fat once treated?

Once the treated fat cells have crystallized (frozen), they die and are naturally processed and eliminated through the body’s normal metabolic process.

Are there any side effects, is it safe?

With over 1 million cryolipolysis procedures worldwide, it is proven to be a safe and effective treatment for non-surgical fat reduction. Following the procedure typical side effects include temporary numbness, redness, swelling, bruising, firmness, tingling, stinging and pain. Rare side effects may occur. These can be discussed with the Caci Registered Nurse. Cryolipolysis is FDA cleared for the flank (love handles), abdomen and thigh.

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HARDY’S

ECZEMA AND FOOD INTOLERANCE: A WESTERN PROBLEM? It’s a surprise to many that eczema and food intolerances are so poorly understood despite their prevalence. Eczema, allergies, food intolerances, and asthma are known to occur at much higher rates in first world countries than in underdeveloped nations. The strongest theory is the ‘Hygiene Hypothesis’, an immunological rationale that may explain this observed anomaly.

The immune system has cells called T-helper cells (Th1 & Th2).

Th1 is involved in our response to exposure of viruses, bacteria; Th2 is involved in allergic responses. We are all born Th2 cell dominant. After adolescence the immune system should have swung around to be Th1 dominant following childhood exposure to common viruses, bacteria and other pathogens.

The theory may imply that westerners’ excessive cleanliness, overuse of antibiotics and anti-parasitics doesn’t exercise the Th1 cells enough in children; instead they remain in a highly reactive and sensitive Th2 state.

In trying to manage the problem of high mortality due to infectious diseases, we may have altered the immunological landscape and created other complicating problems, such as immune dysregulation which may explain the high incidence of eczema.

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Important: Topical products are only part of a solution when managing eczema.

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THREE’S COMPANY “To me,” says Clare, a 47-year-old technical writer, “there’s a big distinction between ethical non-monogamy and polyamory. The first is just about having multiple sexual relationships, whereas the second is about developing full relationships. It’s a lifestyle choice. It started off being a personal sexual choice for me, but, after a few years, I realised that I wanted more. I wanted to develop deeper emotional connections.”

The word polyamory stems from the Greek word meaning several, and the Latin, to love. But, is it really possible to truly love more than one person at once? Jeff, a polyamorist from Wellington, thinks so. “People don’t just have one child because they can only love one,” he says. “And you don’t love the second or third kids any less.” “However, there are in fact” numerous scientific papers which imply otherwise. A 2009 study of 14,000 British families found first born babies likely to be better fed, taller and cleverer than their younger siblings because of greater parental attention and an American study of nearly 400 families, according to the Telegraph, concluded “65 percent of mothers and 70 percent of fathers exhibited preference for one child.” It is human nature to have favourites, even if they do alternate. “I have different relationships and I don’t compare them,” says Clare, who is currently in relationships with two men (not interviewed here), one of whom has been married for 30 years and both he and his wife are polyamorous. “I enjoy different things about them and they are both equally fulfilling.”

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Software engineer Wayne, 29, moved to New Zealand from California three months ago. “I always want to work on myself, to stretch myself and become a better person,” he tells me. “I do a lot of yoga and strength work. I juggle. I always want to keep learning, to explore all of the possibilities of what it means to be alive. That’s what led me to polyamory. The more studying I did, the more I could see the potential for using it as a way to grow.” He was especially keen to explore the issue of jealousy.

“It’s a huge part of polyamory,”says Wayne. “And for me, it’s the number one thing that has helped me become a better, more confident person. I almost gave up because of the jealousy.

When I first started, the emotion would be so powerful it was debilitating.” So how, and why, did you battle through it? “Books helped a lot, and being around others who have been through it.

There are communities and online support groups that show you there is a light. That we don’t need to be a slave to jealousy. Our society almost fosters it, but you have to get out of that normal way of thinking. It’s something that is manageable, and that can lead to growth. Ultimately, it’s about confidence.”

“My take on jealousy is that it is an umbrella term for fear,” says Clare. “There are lots of different fears – fear of loss, of being replaced, of not receiving enough attention – and so when I experience jealousy I try to look beneath that emotion to see what it is I’m really afraid of. We discuss our feelings and reassure each other and that does help. But we never go into detail about what happens in our other relationships.”

Compersion, Jeff tells me, is akin to a state of enlightenment that is the antithesis of jealousy: “Generally it means feeling joy and excitement by someone deriving pleasure from someone, or something else. I can honestly say that I do not experience jealousy.”

But would you not rather be the person giving your loved one that pleasure? “Part of me, to an extent, maybe. But I just genuinely get a kick out of it. There is the thing about feeling left out, I have been in that situation, but that’s not quite the same as jealousy.”

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Many people’s perception of polyamory is probably influenced

by Woody Allen’s exceptional Vicky Cristina Barcelona, the tale of three exceptionally beautiful human beings involved in a steamy – and ultimately doomed – live-in three-way relationship.

In one scene, Scarlett Johansson’s character can be seen reading Henry Miller’s Tropic of Capricorn, a nod to Miller’s own personal polyamorous tryst. “A common misconception about poly people is that we’re all having sex all of the time, but that’s not true,” says Wayne. “Most of the time we’re actually talking and processing our emotions. It’s different to swinging. Sex isn’t the primary thing. It’s about harvesting deep connections with people and that is what makes it so rewarding. You become such a skilfull communicator. That is why I continued when it got tough. It’s like going to the gym. At first, you think ‘why am I doing this!’ but then you see the results and it just becomes part of your life.”

While there are groups that live together, many have a ‘primary’ relationship, often a wife or husband, with one or more relationships developed outside the home. “Everyone is on the same page,” says Jeff. “One of the main principles of polyamory is that everyone knows and everyone gives permission. It’s not about lies and deception, that is what leads to hurt and resentment.”

Jeff’s dream scenario, which he describes as a subset of polyamory, is polyfidelity. “It’s an ideal whereby three, four, or more people are in a relationship with each other, but not with anyone outside that group,” he says. “It’s a closed circle, like a marriage, but just with more than two people. I have no interest in going out and having sex with strangers. I want ongoing relationships.”

Clare claims there is generally a feeling that burdens are shared.

They even often meet their partner’s partners, who are known as ‘metamours’. “We provide support but never feel the pressure of being the sole supporter,” she says. “I always want to meet my metamour, and we sometimes get together socially and develop our own friendships. It’s an important part of polyamory.”

Clare admits to being very open about her polyamorous lifestyle.

Her work colleagues, friends and family all know, the vast majority being hugely supportive. She also has two children, aged ten and twelve, but doesn’t feel that they are old enough to understand the concept. Both her partners too, have children, one set knows, the other doesn’t. “I think it’s good for children to be around different people,” says Wayne. “The more they meet, the more they can learn different things, different ways. Imagine how much richer a child’s life becomes when more people add to it. The kids I know from poly relationships are really amazing, and I think it’s because they have all these aunts and uncles around them. I’m not trying to say that people in polyamorous relationships are better or more enlightened than those in monogamous ones, because I don’t believe that. It’s just different, and I would like people to recognise that. It’s no better, no worse, but it’s a choice and we should be tolerant of that choice.”

Words: Jamie Christian Desplaces

Dealing with one person’s fears and foibles is tough enough, so how, I wonder do you find the strength to deal with two? Or three? Or more? “Hollywood constantly tells us of this romantic ideal that there is one person for you, that one person will be everything to you, but in practice, it doesn’t work,” says Jeff.

“Many monogamous relationships end because people can’t live up to those expectations, but if you’re looking for two people to meet those needs, then they only have to meet half of them.”

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Nestled amongst the boutiques, cafes and estate agents of the quaint Albany village sits Lifestyle Tattoo and Piercing, run by Nikki ‘Needles’ Campbell and her husband, Greg. It would surely have been an unlikely location, I suggest, perhaps even as little as a decade ago, before body art became almost mainstream. “We’ve been here for four years, but even then, being a family friendly husband and wife team, with our son, it was difficult to find a shop that would let us take the lease,” says Nikki. “There are still those stereotypes that tattoo shops attract addicts and criminals, that there’ll be bikes parked out the front and constant partying, but that was a long time ago.

Not to say there aren’t still the dodgy tattoo shops of course.”

A 2009 UMR survey revealed that over a third of Kiwis under the age of 30 have a tattoo, making New Zealand the most tattooed nation per capita on Earth. Nikki also makes the point that, thanks to Maori tattoos they have always been an indelible part of Kiwi culture. I ask if she’s noticed a shift in the attitude of the general public.

“It’s definitely more accepted, but I still get stared at a lot,” she says. “But you just have to accept that if you do look this way then people are going to stare at you, so I just try to smile as much as possible.

We’re a friendly bunch!”

Nikki’s body art has resulted in a slew of modelling work, including a recent international cover shoot with esteemed alternative photographer, Mark Harris. In 2013, she won Miss Tattoo New Zealand.

“I probably wouldn’t be modelling without the tattoos,” she says. “The market is growing and there are a lot opportunities out there. I used to be a professional dancer, I was a cheerleader for the Warriors, but eventually I had to choose between the dancing and the tattoos, but, I now do burlesque. So though it has stopped me doing some things, it has also opened up heaps of doors.”

Around 20 artists have between them spent 209 hours inking Nikki’s body, including some from overseas. “We’ve

brought quite a few international artists over,” she says, “and you get to meet many more at the conventions. I’ve been worked on by people I admire, such as Carl Grace and Nadine Bryant, but I generally wouldn’t get tattooed by anyone other than Greg, unless it was someone I wanted to collect a piece from. I’m a bit of a snob like that. Plus, I’m also running out of space!”

Nikki estimates that over half of her artwork has been done by her husband.

They first met when they were both 13, through mutual school friends, lost touch, then hooked up four years later. They’ve been together ever since. “I’m very fortunate,” says Nikki, 35. “There aren’t many couples who could spend so much time together, but we love it, we’re crazy like that. I guess I found one of the good ones: a decent, loyal man.The couple have a 13-year-old son, Jayden, also a naturally talented artist “like his dad”.

A couple of years ago, a suspected drunk driver very nearly tore the family apart.

Jumping a red light, he smashed into Nikki then left his car and escaped on foot. He was caught two weeks later. “My head was completely split open, there were even scratches on my skull,” says Nikki. “I

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tiniest bit of purple from my tattoo and so was able to figure out how to stitch it all back together. I don’t even know her name, but I’m so thankful to her.”

Nikki says she has now forgiven the guy, even though he showed zero remorse in court, escaping with a fine and 12-month suspended licence. “You can’t hold on to anger,” she says. “It just makes you feel bad, no one else. There’s no point raging over something you have no control over. If you think negative, you attract negative thoughts.”

Some symptoms — such as tiredness and headaches — linger, but ultimately the accident forced Nikki to take stock and make some changes for the better. “It’s definitely altered my outlook,” she tells me. “You come to realise that life’s too short to pass up on any opportunities. You have to be positive about everything. If you say no today, you might not be here tomorrow. I no longer fear death and I certainly won’t not do something because of fear of the consequences.”

Lifestyle Tattoo and Piercing will feature in the web series, InkedLife TV, due to air in March.

“But you just have to accept that if you do look this way then people are going to stare at you, so I just try to smile as much as possible. We’re a friendly bunch!”

should have died in that accident. It tore my temporal artery and I lost about two litres of blood at the side of the road. I even flat-lined in the ambulance.” Rather poetically, Nikki’s facial tattoo saved her from the further heartache of having to undergo a skin graft: “Luckily the plastic surgeon at Middlemore Hospital saw the

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DR MARY BIRDSALL - FERTILITY ASSOCIATES

Understanding Your Biological Clock Is The First Step “New Zealand women are having their first babies later in life. We are being told to reach our career potential, be financially secure and have a suitable partner before we start a family.”

This means that many women are hoping to become pregnant in their late 30s early 40s. For some, conception is relatively straight forward; but for many, it is more difficult. This is not because there is a fundamental change in the human ability to reproduce, it is simply a side effect of having babies later in life.

My advice to all women considering having a baby in their 30s and 40s is to understand your own biological clock.

Fertility Associates has developed an online biological clock to help identify a woman’s chances of giving birth at any given age. It is also designed to help identify the right time to seek help if you are not getting pregnant.

The biological clock pictured below outlines a 35 year old’s chances:

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At 35 years: • A fertile woman who has been trying for less than one year has a 16% chance of having a baby naturally per month.

• And a 40% chance of having a baby per cycle of IVF. • And if she has been trying for ten months she should think about seeking help.

• And after 13 months should definitely take some action.

And at 40 years: • A fertile woman has a 6% chance of having a baby per month.

• And a 24% chance of having a baby per cycle of IVF. • And if she has been trying for six months she should think about seeking help.

• And after 12 months should definitely take some action.

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This month: EXERCISING EFFECTIVELY Eating well and exercising often, but still feel like you’re not losing that stubborn weight? The thing is, fat loss happens when you ditch the scale, exercise effectively and start to see food as fuel, instead of something that feeds your emotions or occupies your time.

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Working Out and Still Not Losing Weight? Three Reasons Why.

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1. Too much cardio.

Yes, cardio is a necessary part of your workout routine. It keeps your heart healthy, boosts your metabolism, and gives you a good sweat. However, doing only cardio — or doing too much of it — can actually add to the problem. Long cardio sessions can eat away at your lean muscle mass. Lean muscle mass is essential for increasing your metabolism to burn more calories. More muscle = more calories burned.

2. Not lifting weights.

This one goes hand in hand with #1. If your primary goal is fat loss, then the best way to gain the all-important calorie-burning lean muscle is by doing resistance strength training in addition to your cardio. The more muscle tone your body has, the more fat you’ll burn.

3. Not taking time to recover.

When you do achieve that muscle burn and you’re really feeling your workout the next day, those are the days to focus on letting your muscles recover. Your exercise routine should be a balance between resistance training, cardio and stretching or complete rest days. Recovery and rest are just as important as the workout itself.

It’s during those periods that your body does most of the actual fat burning. So plan some rest time into your exercise programme, that way you’re ready to work hard again the next day.

In the next issue we look at why you should step off the scales, followed by — seeing food as fuel.

Words: Melissa-Anne Smit

Hormones are chemical messengers that usually originate in one place and cause an effect in another. When they are working well, the world is a wonderful place.

Unfortunately, an increasing number of men and women are experiencing the results of dysfunctional hormones — particularly estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid, cortisol and insulin. The resulting symptoms manifest as pain, migraines, weight gain, depression, chronic fatigue, insomnia, brain fog, hot flushes, aging, facial hair, sagging breasts, hair loss and many more.

Most of the female hormone cases I see involve PMS, effects of peri/menopause, menstrual issues, PCOS, inability to conceive, hypothyroidism and adrenal fatigue. It amazes me how much women put up with thinking it is normal. Men only seem motivated by ED, man boobs and prostate issues. My advice is, fix it while it is a small problem before it develops into a big problem.

Some people turn directly to hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The studies are conflicting. My own view is that if someone is going to undertake HRT, it should be with bio identical hormones, dosed to the individual, with supporting nutrients proven to inhibit possible side effects. Most of the estrogen given to women is extracted from the urine of pregnant horses. I guess technically that is natural, but it would take some pretty strong chaps to hold me down before they could put that into my body.

As a naturopath, I would rather see the body balance its own hormones. There are many nutrients/herbs (remember most drugs have their origins in herbs) that can support the body to increase and decrease hormone production.

Many people believe that as we age, we lose our hormones. I believe we age because we lose our hormones. A balance of hormones keeps women young and beautiful and men virile and strong. It is not just about aging, menopause and andropause; it is about every phase of your life. Out of whack hormones equal out of whack life.

Grow old gracefully? Why would you, when you can have so much more? It is like accepting failing eyesight and refusing to wear glasses, because it is not natural. I say, “hang on to your health, vitality and sexuality for as long as you can, naturally.”

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Restless Legs Syndrome Feeling Restless? Can’t Sleep? This could be the cause…

At the New Zealand Sleep and Respiratory Institute in Greenlane, technicians at the overnight sleep laboratory test for conditions like Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) and other sleep disorders, such as problems with circadian rhythms, teeth grinding and narcolepsy. In about five per cent of the cases, clients also complain of Restless Legs Syndrome.

Periodic limb movement (PLM) is common at night and is monitored in the lab through electrodes that are attached to the legs. Roughly every 90 seconds, most people will almost imperceptibly move their legs. It is an involuntary movement and, although it is not ‘normal’, there is no need for treatment unless sleep quality is affected.

However, Restless Legs Syndrome, which is a neurological disorder, is diagnosed when the sensations are negligible during daylight hours but become so severe that they cause a patient to wake at night. Another diagnostic factor is if the strange sensations are relieved by moving the legs. Typically, there is a repetitive movement of the big toe towards the shin, or bending the ankle, knee or hip. This restlessness lasts between five seconds to one and a half minutes.

In many cases, the only treatment needed is reassurance, but iron supplements may be given if there’s a deficiency. In cases where there is considerable pain, codeine-based medicine can be taken.

10 FACTS ABOUT RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME 1.

Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.

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Not everyone experiences Restless Legs Syndrome in the same way. Some people get a throbbing or pulling sensation, others say it’s a creepy crawly feeling that is hard to describe. But most everyone reports an overwhelming urge to move their legs.

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One main underlying cause of RLS is an irondeficiency – about 20 per cent of patients fall into this category.

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While the syndrome is known to occur in pregnancy, there are other phenotypes that are prone to developing it. These include breast-feeding women and those who have menorrhagia – abnormally heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding.

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Post-menopausal women are also susceptible and are three times as likely to have it.

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Research shows that there is almost certainly a genetic component to the condition.

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RLS is not confined to the legs. Sometimes the arms and lower trunk can feel the same sensations.

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The condition is associated with anxiety and depression.

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While severe cases are treated with low-dose dopamine medications, lifestyle changes can make a difference. Try a walk before bedtime or leg stretches just before hopping into bed.

There are other more serious conditions that can cause Restless Legs Syndrome, so if you experience symptoms as described above, contact your GP and ask for a referral.

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10. RLS is not a precursor to Parkinson’s disease, as many people believe.

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LET’S HAVE A TOAST Toast for dinner isn’t all that appropriate, yet I for one – and I can imagine so for other time-poor, hunger-stricken people – have often succumbed to heavily slathered peanut butter on toast for supper — washed down with crisp Chenin Blanc, no less. Yet, in the time you impatiently wait for that bread to turn golden, you can prepare a decadent and satisfying gourmet topping that will turn your lackluster toast into a dinner-worthy main act.

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Grainy mustard, prosciutto, cheddar and cornichon toast This one really involves nothing other than layering cheddar over toast and a thin layer of grainy mustard, topped with prosciutto and cornichons. Season with black pepper, but hold the salt, as the cornichons add that briny saltiness, which is all that this dish needs.

Words, recipes and photography by Lauren Matthews from The Kitchen Colletive www.thekc.co.nz

Smashed avocado, lemon, chilli, mint and goat’s feta toast

Wild mushroom, ricotta, kale and pine nut toast

In a small bowl mash avocado with a fork along with the juice of one lemon, slather onto toast and dot with goat’s feta.

Season well with chilli flakes, lemon rind, shredded mint and freshly ground pepper and salt.

In a hot dry pan sauté wild mushrooms together with pine nuts until golden and fragrant, at this point add a small knob of butter to the pan and let it fry off. Slather toast with fresh ricotta and layer with baby kale. Top with the warm mushrooms and pine nuts. Season well.

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PENNY OLIVER

Save Time and Eat Healthier with One-dish Dinners One-dish Dinners is a new cookbook from Penny Oliver, experienced cook and author.

In this unique new book, cooking is taken back to its basics to simplify and streamline the process and create less clean up and fuss.

A real practical guide to preparing meals that can be used day after day.

The recipes are all categorised by the vessel used in cooking. The reason for this is simple, it saves you time.

These are everyday meals and they make full use of seasonal vegetables, as well as ingredients that are affordable and healthy. This is a diverse cookbook with recipes ranging from simple to complex, quick to slow and draws inspiration from cuisines worldwide. Care has been taken to ensure that anyone can achieve the desired results with simple and easy to follow instructions, with a great picture reference for every dish. There is also a helpful glossary of terms for anyone having trouble with the ingredients or terms used.

We caught up with the author Penny Oliver to find out more about this revolutionary new cookbook and her inspiration for writing it.

“The majority of our food was grown, we were the real organic generation.”

Growing up on South Island seasonal fresh food was always a culinary staple throughout her childhood. Penny’s family would all pitch in and help prepare the food. “The majority of our arguments and conversations would take place there,” she says.

“This was the way of life back then and is something that we can keep alive in our kitchens today.” Penny forged a passion for food at a young age, as she planted vegetables and raised chickens and saw the food from farm-to-table, in her own words: “The majority of our food was grown, we were the real organic generation.”

Penny is an accomplished cook coming from a colourful career that has taken her around the world and back again. From being the kitchen manager at the America’s Cup kitchen in Australia to Le Cordon Bleu School in London, it wasn’t long before she found herself writing for Cuisine magazine as one of the first contributors. It soon struck Penny that writing a cookbook was the best direction to head in and One-dish Dinners will be her fifth published to date, with even more in the works for the future.

When you open this book, the first thing you will notice is the striking photography. All of the colours and ingredients are brought to life and they serve as a fantastic visual reference to the recipes. The pictures are true to her method and ingredients, and serve as a great aid for readers as to what to expect from the recipe. The photographer behind these great visuals was Manja

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Wachsmith, a long-time contributor and friend to Penny — their creative process has been described as a ‘well-oiled machine’.

All of these features are part of an ‘approachable’ ethos that Penny masterfully captures in her writing. Anyone can pick this book up and give it a go, from students to pensioners, there is something to help everyone. These are realistic dishes that are simple to prepare and do not cost a fortune to cook. Penny wishes to encourage people to continue cooking by showing us that we need not fear a mountain of pots and pans.

Penny encourages people to challenge themselves in the kitchen, as she challenged herself with the creation of these recipes that are cooked wholly in one vessel. “I had to get very inventive,” she tells us modestly. Her recipes have been painstakingly created to avoid sacrificing on flavour and there is a great depth to these dishes, making use of herbs and spices.

The message here is that anyone can aspire to cook more impressive and complex dishes on a regular basis and Penny’s recipes will help you do just that. These are not your average ‘everything in the wok’ dishes — these are well thought out recipes that have been tried and tested to bring you a complete dish, with complex flavours.

There has been a growing interest in this book among students and those who have little to no experience in the kitchen. I for one know that this book would have been appreciated during my strict ‘2 minute noodle diet’ phase of university. It is also an ideal accompaniment for those of you planning a trip away at a bach or otherwise, providing versatile and numerous recipes without as much beach time taken up by cleaning.

Another upcoming book is currently in the works from Penny Oliver, set for a September release. The details are still under wraps but we did ascertain that it will be a book on salads — we can hardly wait Penny!

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All-in-one Chicken Curry An easy ‘all done in one pot’ chicken curry flavoured with aromatic Thai spices sitting in a coconut soup.

Preparation and Cooking Time: 30 minutes Serves 4–6 ½ teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon chilli flakes ¼ teaspoon ground cumin pinch of ground cinnamon sea salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 × 400ml cans coconut milk 1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar 1 tablespoon fish sauce 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 shallots, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 ½ tablespoons fresh grated ginger 1 inner stalk of lemongrass, thinly sliced 450g chicken (breast or thigh), cut into bite-sized pieces 350g Agria potatoes, peeled and diced 250g round green beans, trimmed and halved coriander leaves and lime wedges to garnish

Mix together spices, salt and pepper. Combine coconut milk, sugar and fish sauce.

Heat oil in a large saucepan over a low heat, then cook shallots, garlic, ginger, lemongrass and spices for 1 minute. Stir in the coconut milk mixture and gently simmer for 10 minutes.

Drop in chicken and potatoes and simmer until cooked through and tender (about 10–15 minutes). Add beans for the last 3 minutes of cooking.

Serve in bowls with fresh coriander leaves on top and a lime wedge to squeeze over.

Reproduced with permission from One-dish Dinners by Penny Oliver. Published by Penguin Group NZ. RRP $40.00.

Copyright text © Penny Oliver, 2015. Copyright photography © Manja Wachsmuth, 2015.

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Tomato and Artichoke Orzo Risotto A very speedy risotto that delivers oodles of satisfying flavour in a trice.

Preparation and Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves 4 2 ½ cups chicken stock 1 × 400g can cherry tomatoes 3 cloves garlic, grated sea salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 ¼ cups orzo 2 small skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 4 marinated artichokes (storebought), quartered ¾ cup grated Parmesan, plus extra to garnish ¾ cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley ¾ cup finely chopped mint leaves juice of ½ lemon 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Place stock, tomatoes, garlic, seasoning, orzo and chicken in a suitably sized saucepan over a medium heat, and bring to the boil. Lower the heat and gently simmer, uncovered, for 8–10 minutes or until the orzo is just tender and the mixture a little soupy.

Stir through artichokes, Parmesan, herbs, lemon juice and oil.

Serve immediately, garnished with a good sprinkle of extra grated Parmesan.

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LEARN ALL ABOUT WINE

Nepal, the land-locked country in the Himalayas, has been home to tiny plantings of wine-bearing vines since the late 20th Century. Now, as the nation’s appetite for wine increases (in line with its neighbours India and China) demand for locally produced wine is increasing. The high-altitude Himalayan climate is not particularly suited to Vitis vinifera vines, so local wines are made from a variety of different fruits and herbs.

Wine sales are booming as New Zealand’s exports look to grow beyond $1.3 billion in the next year, with Australia and the United Kingdom still the most important markets. With such rapid growth, there are a lot of opportunities for people to break into wine sales and marketing.

The Himalayas dominate the landscape in Nepal, and the production of fruit wine usually takes place on the southern edge of this mighty mountain range. Even on the flatter land south of the Himalayas, height above sea level is still around 2200ft - 3200ft (800 - 1000m). The small Himalayan town of Jomsom claims to have the highest grape-growing vineyards in the world, 9000ft (2750m) above sea level. However, this claim is not without controversy — vineyards high in the Andes of Salta, Argentina are said to reach even higher altitudes.

While there are some small plots of land dedicated to grape vines, the majority of Nepalese wine is made from a combination of fruits and herbs. The most common fruits found in Nepalese wines are small yellow raspberries (known here as aiselu), and Himalayan barberries (chutro). Nettles, oranges and tea also feature in Nepalese winemaking. Black grapes are used in the production of red wine, sometimes spiced in a way similar to Barolo Chinato. Nepalese wines tend to fall at the sweeter end of the spectrum taste-wise, and the best examples have a spiced, almost port-like quality to them.

The sudden increase in demand for wines in Nepal has been attributed to a growing interest in Western culture, although a higher standard of living, better access to the wines of other countries, and the perceived health benefits of wine have also played a part in improving Nepalese palates. Production is on a miniscule scale and most Nepalese wines are consumed within the country’s borders. However, premium rums and beers produced in Nepal can be found in other parts of the world.

Learning about wine is also fun, as you discover about regions of the world that you have never heard of, as well as learn to understand your palate and preferences as you taste and evaluate wine. For people wanting a solid introduction, you can start by reading Celia Hay’s recently published book, The New Zealand Wine Guide www.nzwinebook.com. This offers an extensive background into the key grape varieties that dominate wine around the world, along with how our own industry has developed and expanded. Illustrated with beautiful images from well-respected winemakerphotographer, Kevin Judd, you can also follow flow charts on the wine-making process to explain the different techniques.

Attending a course is also a fast and fun way to up-skill on wine knowledge. The New Zealand School of Food and Wine, based in the Viaduct, offers a variety of short evening or weekend courses as well as approved NZQA programmes that help people come up to speed with New Zealand and international wine regions and global trends.

Here you can gain international qualifications from the London-based Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET), as well as the NZQA approved twelve week Certificate in Professional Wine Knowledge, which essentially offers twelve weeks of wine tasting with wines from all over the world.

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KEEPING KEEPING PARNELL PARNELL GREEN, GREEN, ININ MORE MORE WAYS WAYS THAN THAN ONE ONE

Marco says he’d see shops the Marco says he’d likelike to to see shops allall the From historic roots as the From historic roots as the firstfirst way down both sides street way down both sides of of thethe street toto suburb in Auckland a vibrant suburb in Auckland to atovibrant provide a more cohesive experience. provide a more cohesive experience. business precinct is both business precinct thatthat is both eclectic and diverse – Parnell has eclectic and diverse – Parnell has “There a few carparks creating dead “There areare a few carparks creating dead certainly made its mark certainly made its mark on on thethe zones it would great put the zones so so it would bebe great to to put the cityscape. when it comes cityscape.

ButBut when it comes to to parking underground and build stores parking underground and build stores sustainability, how does quaint, at street sustainability, how does thethe quaint, at street level in the future,”he says. level in the future,”he says. creative suburb stack creative suburb stack up?up?

Samson Corporation’s general manager Samson Corporation’s general manager Marco Creemers success Marco Creemers sayssays the the success of of its 6-Green Star building Geyser at 100 its 6-Green Star building Geyser at 100 Parnell Road is proof businesses Parnell Road is proof businesses seesee thethe value in reducing their carbon footprint. value in reducing their carbon footprint.

“The Real Estate Institute’s makeover “The Real Estate Institute’s makeover is an example great urban design is an example of of great urban design because bringing more retail because it’sit’s bringing more retail toto face up to the street.” face up to the street.”

Marco says great see the impact Marco says it’sit’s great to to see the impact New Zealand’s first authentic Italian New Zealand’s first authentic Italian more space to at fill at “We“We onlyonly havehave oneone more space to fill market is having since opening market is having since opening itsits Geyser so more more people Geyser so more andand more people areare doors at Geyser in December. doors at Geyser in December. valuing a greener workspace,” says Marco valuing a greener workspace,” says Marco Creemers, who has worked in Geyser Creemers, who has worked in Geyser since it opened. “I think our tenants are since it opened. “I think our tenants are experiencing the same as us, a much experiencing the same as us, a much healthier environment to work in with healthier environment to work in with happier, more productive staff.” happier, more productive staff.”

But being a sustainable suburb isn’t just But about being having a sustainable isn’tit’s justabout greenersuburb buildings; about having greener buildings; it’s about creating a unified environment where creating a unified environment where people and businesses thrive. people and businesses thrive.

“We’re lucky to have so many fantastic “We’re lucky tocreating have soamany fantastic businesses memorable businesses creating a memorable shopping and eating precinct for visitors shopping and eating precinct forhas visitors and locals,” says Marco, who worked and in locals,” Marco, for who worked Parnellsays on-and-off 25has years.

“But in Parnell on-and-off for 25 years. there are a few small things we“But could do there a few smallbetter.” things we could do toare make it even ABOVE: MARCO CREEMERS to make it even better.”

ABOVE: MARCO CREEMERS

ONE PARNELL, ONE PRECINCT ONE PARNELL, ONE PRECINCT

“ItaliaSquare Squarehas hasbrought broughta anew new “Italia buzz andenergy energytotothe thebottom bottomend end buzz and Parnell.With Withitsitsrestaurant, restaurant,café, café, ofof Parnell. bar andgelataria, gelataria,asaswell wellasasan anItalian Italian bar and delicatessenwith withover over500 500gourmet gourmet delicatessen food andwine winesuppliers suppliers– –it’s it’saabusy busy food and spot!”hehesays. says.“Places “Placeslike likethis thisare are spot!” reallyimportant importantinincreating creatingcommunal communal really spaces for people to congregate, share spaces for people to congregate, share ideasand andmake makeconnections. connections.ItIthelps helps ideas sustaina apositive positiveworking workingand andliving living sustain environment.” environment.”

MARCOSAYS SAYSEXPANDING EXPANDING MARCO THEBOUNDARY BOUNDARYCURRENTLY CURRENTLY THE REPRESENTEDBYBYLOCAL LOCALBUSINESS BUSINESS REPRESENTED ASSOCIATIONPARNELL PARNELLINC. INC.ISIS ASSOCIATION ANOTHERINITIATIVE INITIATIVETHAT THATMAY MAY ANOTHER FOSTERSTRONGER STRONGERAND ANDMORE MORE FOSTER ECONOMICALLYBENEFICIAL BENEFICIAL ECONOMICALLY BUSINESSCONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS BUSINESS PARNELL. ININPARNELL. “Creating a new brand for Parnell, “Creating a new brandoffor Parnell, more representative the real, current more representative of the real, current Parnell could have positive spin-offs for Parnell could have positive spin-offs for all of us.” all of us.”

Voting papers for Parnell Inc’s proposed Voting papers for Parnell Inc’s BID Boundary Expansion planproposed are being BID Boundary Expansion plan delivered at the end of April. are being delivered at the end of April.

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Dying for the Latest Technology?

Someone Is Coltan is a metallic ore, dull black in colour, from which tantalum is extracted. That tantalum is then used to create components in various electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops. It’s pretty much guaranteed you have it in your home. You probably have it on your person. Coltan is often illegally mined. Eighty percent of reserves rest in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and to date, over five million souls have died extracting it. Companies known to have used these raw materials include Samsung, HP and Apple.

“It’s possible that two children died so that you could have that mobile phone.”

“It’s possible that two children died so that you could have that mobile phone,” Jean-Bertin, a Congolese activist tells Inter Press News Agency. “The DRC’s greatest curse is its wealth.”

He expresses the need to end the “absolute silence” around crimes committed in his nation in the pursuit of raw materials. A 2011 Pulitzer Center documentary tells of 13-year-old children, working for a couple of dollars a day, dying from suffocation, cave-ins and exhaustion.

In a 2008 Social Anthropology article, Professor Jeffrey Mantz of George Mason University describes coltan as, “a kind of blood diamond of the digital age.” Between 1999 and 2003, the Democratic Republic of Congo suffered a civil war that killed millions when Uganda and Rwanda-backed rebels attempted a coup. The Congolese government employed local

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militias to unleash a reign of terror that continues to this day. The enslavement of children to mine for coltan is commonplace.

“Any activities that fuel conflict, violate human rights or lead to serious environmental degradation are unacceptable in our opinion,” say Microsoft. “Since the potential link between mining coltan and financing of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo was brought to our attention in 2001 [Microsoft-owned] Nokia took action immediately to avoid tantalum derived from illegally mined coltan in its products.”

In 2012, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was passed in the United States to, “require companies to publicly disclose their use of conflict materials that originated in the Democratic Republic of Congo or adjoining country.” But, as Steve Jobs told Wired in 2010, “Until someone invents a way to chemically trace minerals from the source mine, it’s a very difficult problem.” However, last year, Apple finally announced that, having audited smelters in their supply chain, they were satisfied none were using tantalum from war-ravished regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

But last December, Rwanda announced its 2013 tantalum exports had doubled over the previous year, yet according to the United States Geological Survey, production had remained the same.

So why the extra ore? Smuggling. Global Witness reports that, “minerals are smuggled out of Congo into Rwanda and Burundi for export. Tin and tantalum smuggled into Rwanda is laundered through the country’s domestic tagging system and exported as ‘clean’ Rwandan material.” Speaking to Newsweek last month, Sasha Lezhnev of the Centre for American Progress think tank warned that, “audit procedures are not as transparent as they should be”. The piece goes on to claim that even once the minerals have left the mines, procedures at smelters in China and Russia are “opaque and vulnerable to corruption.”

Concluding his article “How the iPhone Helps Perpetuate ModernDay Slavery,” Carl Gibson points out the responsibility rests with us as consumers. “We either have to collectively decide that we’ll hold onto our current products as long as we can until the promise of sustainable manufacturing is made,” he writes, “or to line up like cattle for the next level of expensive gadgets made possible by a tremendous amount of human suffering.”

That freedom of choice is something many do not have. We have a moral obligation to use it wisely.

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“Carless cities, wow, what an amazing, visionary thing,” says Mark KnoffThomas, Chief Executive of Newmarket Business Association. “If we truly want Auckland to be the world’s most liveable city, then these are the kinds of initiatives that we need to put in place. Anything that makes the city a faster flowing environment is good for business also. Anyone who thinks building more roads is the answer doesn’t live in the modern world.”

Innovative policies are being put into place all over the world. A Milanese scheme saw commuters paid to leave their cars at home and opt for the train instead.

Paris plans to double its number of city centre bike lanes by 2020, ban diesel cars and limit other traffic. In 2001, four in ten Parisians didn’t own a car, that’s now up to 60 per cent. When the city briefly banned some cars last year due to smog levels, pollution in some districts dropped by a third. Scandinavian cities and even China are taking note.

“Auckland is in a transformational phase, going through teenage growing pains,” continues Mark. “The infrastructure hasn’t kept pace with the growth and development and we’re also experiencing behavioural changes with people.”

According to Mayor Len Brown, Aucklanders are desperate for a greater choice of transport options. Last year, thanks to the introduction of electric trains, passenger numbers were up by nearly a fifth, for the first time overtaking Wellington’s figures. “Aucklanders tell me every day they want better public transport,” says the Mayor. “The latest hike in patronage confirms that if we build it, they will get out of their cars and use it.”

The city’s population is expected to soar past two million in the next couple of decades. Things need to improve, fast and drastically. “The problem we have right now is that the transport system is under enormous pressure,” says Mark. “You don’t have to dig very deep to find an army of commuters with bad experiences. Previous local and central governments have been really passive about this, but they are finally beginning to realise investment is good not just for Auckland, but the efficiency of the nation as a whole.”

“Aucklanders are behind this,” says the Mayor. “The business and investment community are behind this, we just need to get on and get it done.”

“Longer term, I’d love to see fewer cars in Newmarket,” says Mark. “But you have to respect that a lot of retailers have invested their heart and soul into their businesses, and it’s all very well having these idealistic philosophies, but if you’ve borrowed money on your house to start up and suddenly there are no cars coming by, it 44

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As part of the Auckland Plan, many of these issues are looking to be addressed. Among its targets are to ensure that by 2040, 45 per cent of all peak morning trips are non-car based (the current figure is 23 per cent), to complete the City Rail Link by 2021 and to have, within a year, the all-new all-electric fleet of trains ferrying 48,000 passengers daily. Greater attention to pedestrian and bike friendly pathways has also been proposed, including the government’s $100 million commitment to Auckland’s first separated cycleway. Cycle Action Auckland chairperson Barbara Cuthbert says that 2014 was the ‘tipping point’ for support of two-wheels transport and expects big things in the coming years. “We’ve been dreaming of this for so long,” she tells Stuff.

“Last year really showed that the public demand was there and now it’s really going to pick up speed.”

Mark makes an interesting point that it’s not just simply about improving our transport systems, but also people’s attitudes. “Ideology splits too many people’s opinions,” he says. “So based on your political beliefs, you’re either for it, or against it. But this isn’t about whether you’re left or right or green or whatever, it’s about practical, pragmatic, positive developments for Auckland. It’s about what’s right for the city.” Also, he says, what don’t get mentioned are the numerous knock-on opportunities that will develop, enabling business to work and grow together, most obviously with the delivery of goods. “We have a lot of cool problems that need to be thought about laterally,” says Mark. “If we stick with the same model of business we have, any drastic change won’t be fluid. We need to think about how to make businesses part of the solution. Ultimately, giving more space to people is far better than giving more space to cars. It’s people that give an area life.”

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can have a detrimental effect. We have to have a long-term vision. Measures must be introduced incrementally, to provide opportunities, so that things aren’t being taken away without being replaced by something better.”

Alexandra Park

Apartments Appeal to Locals What? Registrations are open for one, two, three-bedroom apartments and terraces at Alexandra Park’s, 223 Greenlane West residential and retail development.

Alexandra Park CEO, Dominique Dowding, says best practice urban design and master planning will be at the heart of 223 Greenlane West, complete with great walkability, amenities and public spaces on its doorstep, including Cornwall Park.

As well as 231 beautifully appointed apartments and terraces, there’ll also be great high-end boutique retail stores, restaurants, food and beverage — making it a real lifestyle destination.

Who? “Interest is hot, with our apartments and terraces appealing to the likes of empty-nesters, young urban professionals and families seeking the much sought after double grammar zone,” says Ms Dowding.

“With the average house price in Epsom now in excess of $1.5 million, people are looking at Alexandra Park as a great value for money opportunity given the huge emphasis we’re putting on quality and urban design along with retail amenities,” says Evans.

How? The development is marketed by Colliers International, and those interested in finding out more about Auckland’s newest new urban village development can check out www. apliving.co.nz or telephone 0800 275 484.

Prices for the spacious, architecturally designed apartments range from $500,000 to $5 million, and will be sold as freehold unit titles.

What’s more, people can pay a visit. From next month on, an exact replica of an actual completed village apartment will open on-site, enabling people to experience just how stunning the apartments and terraces will be.

This year Alexandra Park celebrates 125 years of harness racing in Auckland. The CEO believes the 223 Greenlane West development will appeal to many discerning Verve readers who are well familiar with the park’s central and iconic location.

When? The massive transformation of part of Alexandra Park’s existing carpark is all going to happen very quickly with successful buyers set to move in by late next year.

Why? Pete Evans, national director of residential project marketing, Colliers International, says low interest rates, rising rents and unrelenting Auckland housing demand are all contributing to record levels of interest.

Pete Evans says Alexandra Park is going to be the one and only place to be. “This offering won’t be repeated anywhere else in Auckland. One thing’s for sure, if you’re interested in finding out more, don’t wait. We’d hate for you to miss out.”

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REBECCA NELSON

A Breath of Fresh Ayre Classical crossover singer Rebecca Nelson will perform the New Zealand National Anthem at the 2015 ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Gallipoli on April 25.

This year marks the 100th Anniversary of ANZAC landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey.

The opportunity came about after Rebecca, a talented street performer in Auckland, was discovered by Royal New Zealand Navy musical director Lieutenant Commander Owen Clarke.

Rebecca was invited to tour with The Royal New Zealand Navy Band as a guest singer and within three months had officially enlisted with The Royal New Zealand Navy as a reservist to serve her country as the band’s official singer.

“I never thought my career would lead me to the New Zealand Defence Force,” said the 26-year-old. “It was a bit of a surprise but the moment the opportunity presented itself I didn’t have any hesitation in saying yes.”

Rebecca’s voice gripped the nation when she sang with The Defence Force Band at the ANZAC Day commemorations in Gallipoli last year and she is thrilled to have the opportunity to return. “It was a huge honour for me but to be asked to go back again and sing at the centenary of ANZAC Day commemorations is incredible,” she said. “It’s definitely something I’m going to tell my grandchildren.”

“I never thought my career would lead me to the New Zealand Defence Force,” said the 26-year-old. “It was a bit of a surprise but the moment the opportunity presented itself I didn’t have any hesitation in saying yes.”

Rebecca’s great uncle, Thomas Nelson, was a New Zealand teamster* in the Armed Allied Forces, but died at the age of 26 in Belgium on January 10, 1918. Rebecca will proudly wear his service medals at this year’s ANZAC Day service in Gallipoli.

The experience of performing at the 2014 ANZAC Day commemorations became the inspiration for Rebecca’s second album, Reflection.

Rebecca singing at last year’s Dawn Service in Gallipoli Image: The New Zealand Defence Force

Rebecca fundraised more than $11,000 via New Zealand’s crowd funding platform Pledge Me to self-produce the album, which is scheduled for release on 27 March 2015. It will have a strong military feel with old war songs from the likes of Vera Lynn and other inspirational numbers performed during last year’s commemorations.

Rebecca teamed up with Michael Bell of Christchurch-based Orange Studios to produce the album, which also features guest performances by some of the country’s most talented musicians, The Royal New Zealand Navy Band and the Christchurch Boys Choir. Rebecca has pledged to donate a portion of all album sales to the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association (RSA). The album will be available for purchase at selected The Warehouse stores, Marbecks, iTunes and the Rebecca Nelson website. www.rebeccanelson.co.nz

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The Newmarket precinct has some significant building works in the pipeline later this year and we will see the installation of cycle lanes on Carlton Gore Road around the end of this month.

All in all it is a very exciting time to be part of Newmarket and all of these things go a long way in helping us achieve our vision of Newmarket being ‘The Auckland Style of Living’.

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VERVE’S PRESS RELEASES The latest and greatest happening round the place.

CIRCLE GALLERY In November 2013, Clare Cudmore and Grace Thresher started Circle Gallery and Studio, with the help and support of a small group of past and present Auckland University art students.

Located in the heart of Newmarket Square, Circle is a non-profit, community focussed art space.

Circle focusses on providing opportunities and support for emerging artists and to increase appreciation of and access to art for Newmarket and surrounding communities.

Our most recent exhibition MOVING IN involved inspiring young artist Ana Maria Silva moving in to the gallery space for a week. By combining her bedroom, work space and art she

created a cohesive exhibition of drawing, sculpture and performance that explored her presence in her art as it transforms from private to public.

Like the people Circle aims to support, the space is also an emerging one. As time passes, more people connect and contribute to our growth in exciting ways, making Circle a space to watch.

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RUXTON PAINTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

A NEWMARKET GALLERY WITH A TWIST

On the surface Ruxton’s landscapes, still lifes and nudes are a favourable mixture of Kiwi boldness, softened by her interest in French Impressionism.

It was a leap of faith to do something different when the rest of the Auckland gallery scene was marked by closure after closure. But Railway Street Studios, now into its fourth year, has exhibited over 125 artists and is still counting.

Scratch a little deeper and you will find her work layered in meaning. While painting in 2004, Ruxton painted a series of nudes. Each painting made a point or focus of the left breast.

A year later Ruxton was diagnosed with breast cancer.

What’s the secret? Gallery owner Fiona Cable thinks it is the quality of the artists who have been exhibiting, but also the subtle difference in the underlying objectives of the studio.

Stop by her exhibition at Railway Street Studios. Take a quiet moment to tune in to something apart from the everyday war zone that is modern day life.

Until 10 March the gallery is showing works by Merthyr Ruxton; landscapes, still lifes and nudes. Opening on 13 March, Ellen Johansen and MG Walker’s collaborative works will be exhibited, artists who have been finalists in two major awards.

Ten percent of sales from the exhibition will be donated to Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition.

Please pop in for a visit. We are open 10 – 3pm Tues – Sat.

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INNOVATIVE YOUNG PEOPLE

ALWAYS FRIDAY

It’s no secret that young people spend a large amount of time online, and it’s easy to see why. With the growth of social media has also come a new wave of teenage influencers.

Stephanie Sharp is one of these influencers, sharing her fashion and beauty secrets with a worldwide audience.

Stephanie is a 22-year-old Auckland woman, who uploads beauty, fashion and lifestyle inspiration to her blog and YouTube channel entitled Always Friday.

“Always Friday started out as a hobby — it was an outlet for my intense love of all things beauty and fashion. I had read blogs and watched Youtube videos for years and that’s how I learnt to put together outfits and do my makeup myself. After a while, I wasn’t content to just sit back and watch. I had started to develop my own opinions and sense of style that I wanted to share with others.”

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Always Friday was started in mid-2013 and now has readers from over 200 countries around the world. With a love for travel herself, Stephanie is fortunate enough to have travelled to many of these different countries, which she says has helped influence her personal style, and this is reflected in her blog. Also reflected in her blog, is her support for anything New Zealand made. “I think it’s important to support local talent, which is why I’m always on the lookout for different New Zealand designers to work with.”

If you want to keep up with everything beauty and fashion you can find Stephanie at www.alwaysfridaystyle.com or www. youtube.com/alwaysfridaystyle.

Alternatively, if you’re in the fashion industry yourself and would like to work with Always Friday, you can contact Stephanie at SJASharp@gmail.com.

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Binge Watching Verve MUST SEE

So you’ve never watched House of Cards. You’re late to the party on Breaking Bad. You have no idea who Saul is, and you’re not so sure about a show with dragons. Well, it’s time to get educated.

As we prepare for the return of four of the most talked-about television series’ in recent history, now is the time to binge or be left standing awkwardly quiet at the watercooler. Binge watching is fast becoming the way to catch up on all those shows you haven’t watched ‘live,’ or that have completely passed you by. With the ready availability of these series’, or in the case of Breaking Bad, a spin off series, Better call Saul, below is my guide to binge watching, along with some handy conversation tit-bits, so you can fake it till you’ve caught up.

Game of Thrones Duration: 39, 1-hour episodes across four seasons.

Plot: Based on George R.R. Martin’s best-selling book series, this medieval fantasy follows several noble families as they fight for ultimate control of the mythical land of Westeros.

Key Characters (still alive): Cersei Lannister — Queen of Seven Kingdoms by marriage, she is ruthless, manipulative and ambitious.

Tyroin Lannister — dwarf and youngest son of Lord Tywin, he is smart and cunning, and currently on the run for supposedly killing his nephew. Daenerys Targaryen — Princess of Dragons, exiled rightful heir to the kingdom. Jon Snow — illegitimate son of noble Lord Stark.

Fake it with: So who do you think will die next?

House of Cards Duration: 26, 1-hour episodes, two seasons.

Plot: Promised the Secretary of State in exchange for his support, jilted Congressman Frank Underwood works with his equally manipulative wife to exact revenge on the people who betrayed him.

Key characters: Frank Underwood — Vice-President of the United

States of America. Frank lacks emotion and is desperate and willing to do whatever it takes for power. Claire Underwood — Frank’s calculating wife, who is equally as vindictive as Frank.

Fake it with: Do you think Doug is really dead? And, Cashew is the best right!

True Detective (The story and cast completely changes for season two, so here’s a recap of season one for those cooler comparisons).

Duration: 8, 1-hour episodes, one season.

Plot: The lives and families of two detectives become intertwined over a 17-year hunt for a serial killer in Louisiana.

Key characters: Rust Cohle — an intelligent and troubled detective who uses somewhat questionable practices to find the killer.

Martin Hart — a detective with a turbulent relationship with his wife and partner.

Fake it with: Any statement pondering season 2.

Breaking Bad Duration: 62, 1-hour episodes, five seasons.

Plot: When a hopeless chemistry teacher is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer he teams up with his former student to cook and sell crystal meth.

Key characters: Walter White — terminally ill chemistry teacher/ meth cook. Skyler White — Walter’s wife, who tries to help him in recovery until she finds out about the meth. Jesse Pinkham — Walter’s old flunk of a student, who teaches Walter how to deal drugs and the two become partners.

Fake it with: Are you watching Better call Saul? I wonder when they’ll write Jesse and Walt in?

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WORKSPACES

AERON CHAIR: Designer Bill Stumpf Imaginative design, fast-forward ergonomics and a look so distinctive that it’s probably the only office chair that people can identify by name.

Adaptable to all sizes and shapes and all the motions you go through every day while seated, Aeron provides healthy comfort and balanced body support with its innovative suspension and easy-to-use adjustment controls.

Work chair, side chair, and stool support all kinds of office work.

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MIRRA 2: Designer Studio7.5 As work evolves, and we become more active, flexing from individual to collaborative work in an instant, Mirra 2 moves with you, at one with your body.

When you sit, Mirra 2 adapts to you instantly. Shift, and it dynamically supports even your slightest movements. By rethinking every part of a successful design, we advanced how Mirra 2 moves with you.

The Mirra 2 Butterfly Back is a hybrid structure, formed by merging a fabric layer with polymer veins creating an intelligent support to keep your body in healthy alignment.

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SAYL CHAIR: Designer Yves Béhar Herman Miller asked designer Yves Béhar to design a highly affordable chair that would incorporate everything Herman Miller is known for – beautiful design, first-class ergonomics, elegant engineering, and respect for the environment.

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THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF RENTALS! What a difference a month makes!

We were so busy with lots of rentals last month as well as in January, but this month - the opposite is happening: we now have a shortage of residential rentals.

Some owners are returning from abroad and taking back their properties, whilst others are selling.

What a marvelous summer we have had. The ongoing fine weather can cause problems though: the dry ground is causing underground pipes to crack and break causing water damage and damage to property. We had a burst pipe at the meter with water pouring down the road. Even though Water Care came out to assess the damage, the water was still pouring down the street a week later. When asked why they had not repaired it they told us they had so much work that unless there was damage to property it would have to wait. Wow! I just thought of all the wasted water, and the extra water bill for our tenants.

The dry ground has also affected that wonderful sound of summer – the deafening sound of cicadas chirping. It seems that they need the moisture on the ground to entice them out of it.

But to me the most significant sound of summer is the click of the cricket ball against a bat, and of course we have enjoyed the ICC Cricket World Cup immensely.

What a wonderful summer it has turned out to be!

Good Renting Sylvia Lund AREINZ, Director

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Stage one has been completed with the North Wharf, The Gantry walkway for views of Silo Park, a playscape with pools, sculpture, tram rides, basketball hoops and more. Visitors can stroll from the stunning super yachts to the playgrounds, parks, cafés, restaurants, seafood markets and more. Year-round events and activities are planned. More than 10,000 visitors flock to the area most weekends and it has become a favourite with Aucklanders and tourists alike.

But what’s really exciting are the residential options. Following an 18 month competitive tender process that attracted 20 parties, Wellington property developer Willis Bond last year won the contract to build 500 to 600 apartments, townhouses and duplexes — housing around 1100 people.

WYNYARD QUARTER: THE SUPER CITY’S NEW NO.1 LIFESTYLE CHOICE Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter development is generating excitement as the Super City’s go-to place to live, work and play. Earlybird residential property investors eyeing plans for up to 600 apartments to be built over the next few years can be found among the throngs of weekend visitors enjoying the waterfront area’s restaurants, cafés and leisure opportunities.

It’s also becoming a highly desirable workplace location, with more than 1000 office workers housed at ASB Bank’s striking 21,000 square metre headquarters, designed to echo Auckland’s volcanic landscape. It’s part of 48,000 square metres of new office space planned for the area by the council controlled organisation, Waterfront Auckland.

Fonterra’s headquarters, now under construction, will bring a further 1000 workers. Further businesses located on the fringe include Air New Zealand, Vodafone and Microsoft. Many others are expected to follow.

A new $200 million waterfront hotel, to be known as the Park Hyatt Auckland, will be located on the current Team New Zealand site on Halsey Street, looking out on the Viaduct Harbour and Te Wero Bridge.

This world-class urban transformation project involves the redevelopment over 25 years of 36 hectares of land between the Harbour Bridge and the Viaduct Basin.

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Some of New Zealand’s best known architects are designing various buildings to create a diverse and visually exciting built environment, with an emphasis on sustainable design and construction.

The residential development will be split across five sites with around 17 buildings spread across two hectares.

They will be connected through lanes, thoroughfares and open public spaces in a setting that will encourage cycling and walking. Community facilities will include healthcare, childcare and a community centre.

Homes will range in size and be available at a variety of price points. All properties will be leasehold with a lease term of 125 years, which is covered by an upfront payment. The arrangement gives purchasers certainty about the value of their investment. The development is an eight to ten year project, with the first homes available in 2017.

With more construction around the fringe of the Quarter, the area is eventually designed to include accommodation for 4000 residents and will become a lifestyle complex unique in New Zealand.

As Auckland’s apartment specialists, Quinovic Viaduct’s residential rental property managers are working with investors interested in the area to help them find the right apartments at the right price, for the right returns.

Words: David Graham, Quinovic Viaduct

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FAMILIES FIRST I’m writing this column in the heat of February, back at Parliament as the Government carries on its work.

As a father of four school-aged children, I’m conscious that this time of year is very expensive for families. School donations, uniforms, stationary, music lessons and everything else add up fast.

Social media marketing is far more than an online popularity contest as some people and businesses might think ….

Social media is where it is at, and is essentially the future of marketing. If businesses ignore this platform they risk losing the sustainability of sales they once had. Social media marketing is all about boosting brand visibility, reaching large audiences, executing sales and building customer relationships in real time.

THREE REASONS TO GET WITH THE GAME! 1.

Fastest growing and most promising strategy a business can employ to boost sales and conversions.

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Synergetic potential — social media can support and integrate a number of business functions at any given time.

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Domino effect — social media platforms can have a significant impact on your search engine optimisation (SEO), enabling your business to generate more interest and traction online.

Social media isn’t going anywhere — your competitors are occupying this space and so should you.

A strong economy that creates lots of well-paying jobs holds the best promise for us all. And that remains this National Government’s focus. At the same time, we’re working hard to help Kiwi families right now. Here are ten initiatives that I think are particularly important: 1. We have increased paid parental leave from 14 to 16 weeks from 1 April this year and then again to 18 weeks in 2016.

2. From 1 July this year, all children under 13 can see their GP for free.

3. We’re making homes around the country warmer, drier and healthier through our Warm Up New Zealand insulation plan.

4. We’re partnering with the private sector to offer the KickStart Breakfast programme to all primary and secondary schools.

5. We’re investing $359 million in keeping our best teachers in the classroom, and keeping their skills and knowledge in the education sector.

6. We have nearly doubled our investment in earlychildhood education since 2008, and we are working hard to get 98 per cent of all children in an ECE programme.

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9. We’re reducing ACC levies. By 1 July next year we will have put $1.5 billion back in New Zealand families’ pockets. That includes reducing motor vehicle levies by around 40 per cent.

10. Under our watch, 92 per cent of 8-month-olds are receiving full immunisation from a range of diseases.

There is always more to do, but I think we’re on the right track. I’m excited to be a minister in John Key’s government, and I’m looking forward to another three years of working for New Zealand.

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Times Are a Changin’ at the Public Trust “Old and crusty is a common perception held about us. It’s probably a fair reflection of where the business has been but times now are changing” smiles Matt Sale, Public Trust’s Retail General Manager.

In the past year, the 142 year old trust has been give a makeover with key appointments within the executive team including Sale breathing fresh air and savvy strategic thinking into the old crown entity, revitalising and transforming the business.

Back in colonial times The Public Trust was a “social service based on the principle of being a sound, solid option to go when no-one else would support you” says Sale.

“Today the customer is at the centre of every single thing we do as it’s all about relationships. We want the Mum’s and Dad’s of New Zealand to come and talk with us. We want them to be proactive and prudent. Think about what they want to happen with their assets and plan for the family should the unforeseen happen.”

“Old and crusty is a common perception held about us. It’s probably a fair reflection of where the business has been, but times are now are changing.”

As one of the country’s largest providers of what Sale calls “life and afterlife planning” the Public Trust’s services encompass wills, enduring power of attorney and estate management services. It currently looks after the interests of over 200,000 New Zealanders and many relationships span several generations.

With offices throughout New Zealand, Public Trust manages family assets around the country for beneficiaries based in metropolitan centres. Public Trust can offer the level of service to deal with individuals and groups at various locations.

The transformation started eight months ago as the Public Trust recognised the need to become more relevant for today’s New Zealand explains Sale who comes from a background in retail banking.

It seems that the new Public Trust is about providing solutions and partnering with individuals and families on a journey that for some is incredibly emotional. Backed by a government guarantee, one of New Zealand’s largest and oldest trustee organisation is making it easy for the next generation to protect their assets and plan for the future.

Discover more advice about Wills from the team at the Public Trust in the April edition of Verve

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New Zealand is in good shape and getting better. We are making great strides towards building a stronger, more prosperous country — a country where we can have a great lifestyle and earn a good income that compares well with the rest of the world.

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New Zealand is doing well compared to most other countries.

Our economy is growing, employment is increasing and wages are rising. Consumers are benefiting from low inflation and a long period of stable, low interest rates.

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“Our policy agenda and legislative programme this year will reflect our four priorities of responsibly managing the government’s finances; building a more competitive and productive economy; delivering better public services; and rebuilding Christchurch.”

The government is working its way towards a surplus and repaying debt. At the same time, we’re improving frontline services in areas such as welfare, education, health and law and order, to enhance the lives of New Zealanders and their families.

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There is still much to do and we have three busy years ahead of us. Our policy agenda and legislative programme this year will reflect our four priorities of responsibly managing the government’s finances; building a more competitive and productive economy; delivering better public services; and rebuilding Christchurch.

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While all of these plans affect us here in Auckland, there are also good, local news stories. One example is the government’s recently announced two million dollar investment in Tamaki to accelerate the Glen Innes to Tamaki Drive cycleway as part of the government’s Urban Cycleways Programme. I have been very supportive of this project and am very pleased to have seen the funding come to our local community.

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THE HOUSE BUILT AROUND A BANANA PLANT Hidden down an overgrown driveway in Westmere is a secret waiting to be told.

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At first glimpse, leafy vines proliferously protrude over steps and concrete melds with Mother Nature. As they say though, never judge a book by its cover. Look beyond the surface and there stands a rough diamond waiting to be restored to its former glory. This is an architectural gem.

The atrium is the heart of the house and contains a towering banana plant nearly five metres high, which regularly bore fruit alongside pineapples and hibiscus. One of Gillespie’s daughters vividly remembers exchanging her wedding vows under the romantic canopy of plants to her Canadian beau.

It was one man’s labour of love, built for love. According to his family it was “an architectural experiment.” A time-capsule of assorted “trials and tribulations.” A special place that has never been forgotten.

The lush tropical plantings subtly using nature to shelter and shade were framed by a high glass curtain wall with a 6.7 metre stud enclosed in steel, all cutting edge technology at the time. Never seen before in a residential home, it was the largest installation of its kind in New Zealand.

It was the home of an innovator, a pioneer, an award-winning architect and father of four, Mr Bart Gillespie.

Son of a watchmaker and beekeeper, Gillespie’s fascination with mechanics and structure was in his blood and his exceptional freehand drawing skills catalysed a career that significantly contributed to the New Zealand architectural landscape.

The design of his home built in the 1950s, “was 30 years ahead of its time,” says Mr Mark Burke-Damaschke from Opus Architecture, employer of 3,000 engineers, designers, planners, researchers and advisors across Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom.

It had a modernist quality to the façade and was initially an open-plan modest box that, “grew as the family grew,” recalls his daughter. “Cutting edge at the time,” says another sibling proudly, “the house was ‘a crucible of experimentation’ with new materials and building methods.”

It was built in stages to avoid having a mortgage, as the designer loathed being in debt. Rooms were added as each child arrived and the building cost under a thousand pounds from a government loan scheme.

Based on the idea that form follows function, the house was a modular triple cuboid design. The central hub contains a service wing of a bathroom and kitchen, while another unit contains bedrooms that connect to the front cuboid, which is the atrium.

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The impact of the brilliant botanical wall of live greenery was so profound and long-lasting, on one of Gillespie’s sons, he has since devoted his life to a career growing tropical plants in the United Kingdom.

The design of his home built in the 1950s “was 30 years ahead of its time. ”

Bart Gillespie loved Frank Lloyd Wright, especially the American architect’s “organic architecture” approach. A philosophy based on buildings being in harmony with humanity and the environment. It inspired this indoor awning installation, of which his son says, “was a bit green for its time,” living on at the site as his father’s legacy to this very day.

Using expansive floor-to-ceiling plate glass on such a huge scale was a trial run paving the way for a similar commercial version to be installed in Shortland Street for former New Zealand Herald owners, Wilson and Horton. Successfully making the crossover applying industrial materials to a suburban, domestic setting was groundbreaking. Gillespie was years ahead of his New Zealand peers in the area

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of energy efficiency too. Solar heating and sustainable features such as natural lighting and shade were trialled to remarkable effect.

Gillespie’s wife remembers clever constructions like a built-in seat to admire the top of the banana plant and a laminated pine ramp suspended through the planting. Revolutionary at the time, Gillespie’s ‘flying staircase’ floated between the floor and the mezzanine level, although visitors complained that it felt insecure so it was quickly modified with metal columns.

Materials were another experimentation that Gillespie toyed with.

Concrete, copper, aluminium; he innovatively mix and matched.

The garden wall uses reinforced concrete patterned by boxing and varnished knotted tongue and groove pine decorated walls, which was, “very practical, especially with children,” says his wife.

Copper louvres ventilated wardrobes and windows whilst the flat surface of the terrace, that Gillespie once fancied as a helicopter landing pad, but he gave up learning to fly after a “fright with a friend,” instead the terrace is overlaid with fabric tiles.

Paris beckoned. There, Gillespie was recognised for his work by peers including Le Corbusier, the father of modern architecture whom he met at the architectural awards. His career flourished and his home, observed a curator, became a, “building record of social history that was in many ways an ongoing engagement and experiment.”

Today many have actively spoken out about the need to safeguard the historic property due to its considerable architectural merit and how it defines a period in this country’s cultural history – yet sadly it is coming close to being lost and destroyed.

Burke-Damaschke is a preservation proponent and adamant: “why aren’t we preserving important buildings like this? Why aren’t we bringing it back to its former glory?” Why, indeed.

Gillespie moved from the house in the 1980s and died in 2011, but his remarkable legacy remains in numerous commercial, community and residential buildings, including the special house built around a banana plant in Westmere.

Words: Sarah Sparks

These were the days without mod cons. Perishables like meat were stored in a food safe which didn’t escape Gillespie’s touch. His version ingeniously suspended columns over a water bath to prevent the entry of ants, “which was very important when you remember that mum didn’t get a fridge until 1958,” says his son.

Designing furniture for the family was another passion of this talented architect. He crafted bleached pine chairs for his wife, built-in dressing tables for his daughters and even a fold-down train set spanning the whole playroom wall that also doubles as a fold up blackboard. The house was essentially Gillespie’s real-life drawing pad and an ideas incubator.

He went on to become internationally recognised as a specialist in grandstands by pioneering ‘space frame’ structures using steel tubing, which was unique at the time. The members stand at Ellerslie Race Course is a testament to his genius.

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LIFE STYLED AT URBAN & BEACH

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The Beach Lifestyle Furniture Store has a new name — Urban & Beach Lifestyle Furniture!

There are so many different sorts of office cultures out there, simply because there are so many different types of businesses about. No ‘one size’ fits all. A company with 1000 employees will be very different to one with 100. One with ten will vary yet again. Just don’t make the mistake of thinking that office culture is best left to the big brands and that because you only have a handful of staff you don’t need to worry about it.

Owners Luana Downing and James Christie have decided to change the name of their two retail stores to reflect the style of their furniture.

Here you will find furniture reminiscent of their urban, modern and eclectic style. Large, oversized, duck-down cushioned couches take centre stage in their Newmarket window along with the new retro-inspired sideboards and coffee tables. Industrial style bookshelves adorned with colourful and quirky cushions, vases and trinkets are set amongst café-styled dining chairs, propped against white-washed and recycled wooden tables.

Some customers may be perplexed at a room filled with all these different styles — but Luana and James manage to fit all seamlessly and stylishly together. “Gone are the days where everyone buys one style or colour, particularly in wood,” says Luana.

Urban & Beach Lifestyle Furniture is filled with an amazing array of quality, hand-crafted pieces to reflect our indoor and outdoor lifestyles. Let their staff help you to make your house a home to enjoy.

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Once upon a time, I was fortunate enough to work for a company whose office culture can only be described as absolutely terrible.

I say fortunate because it gave me real insight into what not to do when I came to starting my own business.

I learned that if, as the boss, you don’t implement any standard office systems around HR, performance, pay and promotion, you’ll leave your office atmosphere wide open to contamination. I also learnt that if your approach to your business is very much ‘hands off’, this will have a detrimental effect on how your staff view and respect you — and the business in which they work. Without a doubt, this will fuel a fire of negativity, encouraging new employees to act and think in the same disrespectful way. And, believe me, there will be lots of new employees. Negative work environments go hand in hand with high staff turnover.

Something else I learnt was that a positive workplace culture simply won’t happen if there are big egos in the room — especially yours. If you want to put a good work ethic in place, you have to want to do it for the good of the business as a whole.

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“Dreaming permits each and every one of us to be quietly and safely insane every night of our lives,” – Charles Dement.

Your dreams are there in front of you every night, enabling you to reach beyond what you know and even understand.

When you start to see your dreams as your own personal coach, helping you through the journey of life, your dreams will pleasantly surprise you with the solutions they deliver you.

In the early 70s, a little known business selling product from out of the back of a van, decided to go through a rebranding exercise. Directly due to a dream a sales employee had, the two owners changed the name of their business from Blue Ribbon Sports to the name Nike. The name meaning victory came from the dream.

We can be blind to a lot happening in our lives and can easily become dull to what is really going on. Dreams are there for us, helping us daily with decisions.

Sometimes it is tricky to see the whole situation clearly because you’re looking too closely at small details.

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DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME One day an air traffic controller in Christchurch was informed that he would most likely never work again due to a devastating infection. Garth Murray’s life was turned upside down, now unemployable, financially in crisis, and his family’s future in jeopardy. Garth had three dreams which gave him the blueprints to start a business in a field he knew little about. It seemed ridiculous. That was back in 2002 and Theophany Loudspeakers is now a New Zealand award winning, successful business that has continued to see amazing business growth and has brought success to the Murray family.

Dreaming is essential for your well being and scientific research has proven that dreaming keeps you mentally healthy. We were born to dream. Don’t panic if you think you are not dreaming. It is more likely that you will not be remembering your dreams and you do dream up to six times each night.

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SIR IAN ATHFIELD “My brother and I were both adopted into a working-class family and we lived south of the railway tracks in Christchurch, which is significant because it’s always hard to move beyond that,” Sir Ian Athfield told Urbis Magazine. “And my parents used to take in lodgers and one of them was a school teacher… he suggested to my parents that I could be an architect… so from the age of seven, I was given the thought of architecture and I stuck to it.” And New Zealand is all the richer for it.

Since the 1960s, Sir Ian Athfield — or ‘Ath’ — has built some of the nation’s finest modern-day monuments. His multi-award-winning firm, Athfield Architects, were behind the likes of Wellington’s Telecom House and Adam Art Gallery, Jade Stadium in Christchurch and the Palmerston North Library. “Ath was a big personality, and he had a huge impact on Wellington,” says Teena Hale Pennington, CEO of the New Zealand Institute of Architects. “Civic architecture was always important to Ath, and he was a tireless advocate for better public spaces.”

Christchurch-born Athfield attended the Auckland University School of Architecture and opened his first practice in 1968. He went on to win over 60 national and international design awards. Following the Canterbury earthquakes, he was appointed Architectural Ambassador to Christchurch. Sir Miles Warren describes Athfield as, “New Zealand’s most distinguished and most creative architect.” In 2004, Athfield was given the Gold Medal for career achievement, the New Zealand Institute of Architects’ highest award. In 1996 he was made a Companion to the New Zealand Order of Merit, and earlier this year, a knight. But it wasn’t just Kiwis who recognised Athfield’s contributions. In 2000, his most famous creation, Athfield House, was described by the editor of renowned British magazine, The Architectural Review, as, “one of the most wonderful houses of the 20th century.”

The project, considered a blight by some, a beauty to most, has loomed over the Wellington motorway for the best part of half a century. It remains unfinished. In a 2012 Listener piece, Diana Witchel described the house as, “a sort of great New Zealand novel-in-progress. A narrative of pioneering DIY enterprise at the edge, with its own land wars, shots fired, wildlife massacres and imperialistic ventures undertaken.”

She goes on to compare its sensuality to the works of Gaudi and the less-is-more austerity to that of Mies van der Rohe. An improbable combination, suggests Withcel, that shouldn’t work, but does.

“You can actually take the two of them and push them together or tear them apart,” replies Ath. “Once you’ve done that in your mind, it’s an interesting combination. In the end, it’s what dreams are made of.”

Sir Ian Athfield passed away on 16 January, 2015. He was 74.

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Bottom & right: The architectural experiment that is The Ian Athfield House, which he started in 1965 on the Khandallah hillside in Wellington.

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KEITH HAY HOMES

Built on a solid past, shaping the future.

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Keith Hay Homes is one of New Zealand’s leading and most trusted new home builders and has been proudly building and delivering homes for Kiwis for over 76 years!

Keith Hay Homes has a rich and respected history, having already built over 22,000 homes for New Zealanders nationwide and has an exciting ambitious vision for the future. “We provide a vast selection of family homes, holiday homes and investment housing. We are constantly improving our product and methods of building to suit the changing lifestyles of New Zealanders,” says Matthew Hay, General Manager.

If you are in the market for a holiday home then look no further.

“Our transportable homes are ideal for coastal areas where there is an increasing problem with erosion and flooding issues,” explains Matthew. They are also experts in minor and secondary dwellings and understand how daunting developing an investment property can be. They can assist with the whole process and make sure that it is stress-free and easy.

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Being constantly innovative continues to drive the success of Keith Hay. Of recent, a stunning architectural element has been added to the range. The ‘Park Terrace’ and ‘The Horizon’ plans were designed in collaboration with award winning Architex NZ. These plans offer top quality architectural design at an affordable price. Come and have a look for yourself — the fabulous Horizon show-home is now available for viewing at their Drury Branch, Corner Firth Street and Great South Road, Drury.

With so many years of experience in a highly competitive market, Keith Hay Homes have a wealth of knowledge to call upon. The company has based itself on a strong moral foundation, listening to the customer, providing a reliable service and ultimately, their motto says it all: “Success through satisfied customers.”

In all of their years of operation, Keith Hay Homes has never failed to deliver, and no wonder; their homes are built by licensed building practitioners, using only top quality products from leading New Zealand manufacturers. MD David Hay, is so sure of the quality of the homes that he offers his own five-year personal guarantee.

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R: We travel all over the world six times a year, from Paris to Singapore, Vietnam to Delhi. During our travels we source items for our stores, then curate and create our collections as a team. Like magpies we gather all sorts of things for the home, even taxidermy!

Our inspiration for our styling and bringing the furniture together comes from a lifetime of collecting, restoring, hoarding and travelling. We endeavour to select items that cannot be found elsewhere and display them in a unique atmosphere, and all of our items are surprisingly affordable.

V: What is your all time favourite item for sale your shop?

We see our range of furniture becoming more popular as the younger generation grows to appreciate furniture that respects the past, and lives in the present.

R: My favourite piece in our store is the Pelle Petto leather chest of drawers, which I personally watched being made. I was simply staggered at the amount of skilled artisan handwork in the construction.

V: Where do you see KOKO Classics headed in the future?

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R: We see our range of furniture becoming more popular as a younger generation grows to appreciate furniture that respects the past, and lives in the present.

KOKO Classics has an exciting future in Newmarket, filling homes to make people feel wonderful in.

with Roberta Frizzell VERVE: You have a very unique brand and take on furniture. Where does this come from and what inspired it?

exotic hides; neo-industrial and marine lighting; maritime artefacts and instruments salvaged from merchant ships.

ROBERTA: KOKO Classics started as a move away and out of Christchurch postearthquakes in 2010/2011. We opened the store selling an interesting mix of reimagined industrial and vintage furniture, taxidermy and classic pieces.

V: You have just opened up a fabulous new shop in Newmarket. Why did you decide on Newmarket for your latest location?

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Here we will have greater exposure and will be able to showcase our collections to a much broader market.

V: I see items listed on your website involving kudu horns, butterflies and hand-crafted leather elephants to name but a few. How do you discover these items? And who designs them into chandeliers etc.?

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As with all Shearwater rennovation work, when families are still residing on the premises during construction, respect for each and every family member is paramount.

“It is not just about the person who is signing the cheques,” says Ian with a wee smile. “It is nice to have a yarn with nana and poppa, take an interest in what the family is up to outside the job — even the family pets need to be considered.”

“I enjoy ‘shooting hoops’ with the kids at breaks,” says Steve, who has five children of his own and Ian who has three. “We understand busy households and the least amount of disruption if possible on our behalf, the easer it will be on a family’s busy routine.”

“We are thankful for having a big team of highly-skilled and loyal sub-contractors and have been fortunate to also have worked with outstanding architects and engineers. This is all part of a recipe for

success in construction, so as to deliver a project to a high standard.”

Understanding people’s expectations is also key in this business, says Steve.

“You have to maintain a good dialogue and have an ability to compromise when opinions vary between the parties involved, including the neighbours and council staff.”

2014 was a busy year for Shearwater.

Besides the Arney Road project, other projects completed included rennovations on properties on Remuera Road, Glenfell Place in Epsom and a commute to Omaha to work on a beach house for clients from St Heliers. Not forgetting a few long days spent on Queen Street, sub-contracting on the recently opened Christian Dior project.

in the future,” says Ian. “We see a positive outlook for the building industry in this city and we’re moving towards expanding our business over the coming years.”

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“Besides ‘banging nails’,” says Ian, “being a builder in 2015 is about understanding the new regulations and building code, making cost-saving suggestions, being aware of timelines and budgets and having relationships with clients firmly based on trust.”

Steve’s son Matt is presently studying engineering and Ian’s son Campbell is doing electrical and IT. “We would like to see the boys get involved with Shearwater

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Shearwater Construction was the lead contractor for an extensive renovation of our Remuera home. The renovation was complex with potential for time and cost over-runs, but was completed on time and within budget, to a very high standard. Steve and Ian were always very accommodating and extremely easy to work with. When decisions needed to be made they clearly explained the options, made great suggestions and listened carefully to our opinions. We were assured throughout the project that our satisfaction was paramount and we have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending their building services.

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Building partners for over 20 years, Steve and Ian, directors of Shearwater Construction thought they had mastered every possible challenge in residential builds — from steep sites with huge retaining walls and volcanic rock under foot, to articulate drawn details by prominent architects — until they started the just completed excavation and rennovation of a grand Arney Road classic. The logistics of the dig out was a challenge in itself — initially the house was balancing on wooden stiles, which made planning around safety imperative as nana and poppa were living on the top floor and mum and dad and family were directly above the site works on the first floor for the duration of the project.

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ASHLEIGH GOOD

Life’s Good For New Mum Ashleigh Last year’s Chanel show during Paris’ haute couture week was brought to a beautiful climax as heavily pregnant model Ashleigh Good glided down the catwalk of the Grand Palais arm-in-arm with Karl Lagerfeld. The designer chose to close the show with Good draped in a full-length bridal gown, finished with gold brocade detailing beneath a caped jacket with gold sandals to match.

“I was very honoured to be chosen,” says Ashleigh. “I felt great pride announcing to the world I was expecting my little girl in such a profound way. There is no feeling that compares with how special they make you feel in a couture show, this was really special.” The model was holidaying in Australia when Chanel confirmed their plans: “I knew it was in the pipeline that I would be the bride, but still, hearing the words just made me so happy.”

Is the industry generally supportive of pregnant models?

“I’ve had a lot of support from my agents, clients, people I work with and model friends, not to mention my family, my sister especially who has made it possible for me to return this season. I think the industry welcomes pregnancy in some circumstances as it’s such a beautiful, natural thing.”

The arrival of Emily, says Ashleigh, has had a profound effect on her life. “Different things seem less important to me now,” continues the model, “I have always been a big family person and being a mother only strengthens that need to be around family. I now realise how my mother feels about me. That need to protect your child begins immediately and I guess it never goes away. But most of all it’s hard to fathom life without her, she is my life, my world.”

choose this as a career in the meantime. There are a lot of girls I know who work and are studying part-time. Don’t give up on your previous dreams though, if this one is presented to you.”

What were your first dreams?

“I always wanted to work with children, be a teacher maybe.

I wanted to have a family and live a very traditional lifestyle.”

New Zealand, I suggest, is the ideal place then. “New Zealand is leaps and bounds behind the rest of the world and that is how I like it,” says Ashleigh. “It’s simple, laid-back and safe.

I love my easy-going lifestyle here. My home is a five-minute walk from the beach and a kilometre from a great nature trail.

I think this closeness with nature is the perfect way to live and raise children. The culture, food, history and hustle and bustle that Europe and other parts of the world offer me are always going to be there for me too. But I would rather live in our safe, peaceful, natural habitat.”

British-born Ashleigh was famously discovered just four years ago at a bus stop on the North Shore, aged 19. She has since posed for the likes of Prada, Burberry and Gucci and is a Lagerfeld muse and Vogue cover girl. It’s been such a fast and furious rise to the top, with motherhood now thrown into the mix, but Good takes it all in her stride. “I love my job,” she says. “I think if you make the most of it, you can really enjoy it. Sure, it can be hard at times — the travel, the pressures — but I don’t let myself dwell on those things for too long. I just go with the flow and relish these few short years I get to do what I really love.”

What advice would Ashleigh give now to that teenage girl waiting at that bus stop? “I couldn’t promise her the luck and happiness I’ve had in my career,” she says. “It really doesn’t come as easily as it has for me. But I would definitely tell her to go for it, if it’s something she would like to do. You cannot make a career out of something you don’t enjoy, however, you can

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From top left: Ashleigh and Karl Langerfeld at the Pregnant Bride Chanel Coture show, Spring/ Summer 2014 by Willy Vanderperre; Ashleigh shot by Dan Martensen for Vouge Australia 2014; Ashleigh shot by Benne Horne for Vogue Australia October 2013 and Ashleigh shot by Sam Collins.

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Who is Smith & Western and where do you come from?

Smith & Western is the brand name for the range I (Francesca King) first started designing in 2001. I was born in England and grew up in the evolving creative and cultural hub of Ponsonby.

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Why Ponsonby?

I have opened the second store in Ponsonby, as this is still my hometown and the brand has always been well-received there. The market is very much my age group and older, who appreciate the quality and integrity of well made New Zealand brands and who dress with simplicity and style, whilst still looking relaxed. Smith & Western is known for its good price point and for offering a unique range only available in our Queenstown or Ponsonby stores, or on our website.

Describe your label in one word?

Quality.

Where do you see yourself in five years time?

Happy, healthy and continuing to work with my longterm team of great girlfriends at Smith & Western. I aim to be travelling more with my family and team, to work sustainably with new suppliers and keep our brand evolving as we explore new avenues. I see us 100 per cent enjoying the journey.

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3 – Zebrano 10 Kingdon Street, Newmarket www.zebrano.co.nz 09 523 250

4 – Zest resort Beaded Kaftan $79.99 Farmers www.farmers.co.nz Stores nationwide.

5 – Zest Weekend Pull on Jean $59.99

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TOP SHOP

British Fashion Invasion Topshop and Topman to open up a flagship store in Auckland

saying that I haven’t picked up my fair share of bargains from said brands. What I am saying however, is that Topshop is in a class of its own.

There has been a growing trend among the British fashion heavyweights to storm New Zealand’s shores — with brands such as FCUK and Seed Heritage opening stores here, and rumours surfacing that H&M has set its sights on moving over after their successful foray into the Australian market.

Admittedly, Topshop clothes were already available in the Department Store, thanks to Ms Walker, but with only a limited collection it made little impact on consumers. The new location will boast 300 products a week for the first few months. In addition to this, they are claiming that the prices will be comparable to the Topshop’s United Kingdom based website. In other words, it will be considerably cheaper than what we are used to here in Auckland.

At the helm of this charge is the wildly successful Topshop brand and its little brother Topman, who are opening up in New Zealand under the name TopRetail, as a franchise.

Clothing label Barkers has teamed up with world famous fashion designer Karen Walker along with investment from well-known Christchurch businessman Philip Carter to form this new business, with the rights to sell Topshop and Topman products in New Zealand. The spacious 1200ft shop is located on Queen Street and more outlets are expected to open in all major cities within New Zealand, with even more planned to open within Auckland. In an interview with New Zealand Herald, Ms Walker explained that they will be offering the full range of Topshop and Topman, with new arrivals being sent over four times a week.

As an expat Brit myself, the transition to Kiwi life mostly revolves around coming to terms with strangers smiling at me and not being able to complain as much about the weather. All in all, I’ve experienced worse culture shocks.

The one aspect that really grinds my gears is the apparent lack of affordable and fashionable attire. In this day in age, it shouldn’t cost a fortune to look a million dollars. I’m not saying there are not fashionable brands here and I’m not

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Brands are now competing for the attention of customers on a global scale. We are used to shopping online and through holidays, we know what’s available out there and we demand that it be available to us at an affordable price. It’s a big ask for any business to fulfil, and many are worried that local designers will be put out of work due to chain stores setting their sights on New Zealand. Others, including myself, argue that the rivalry will only increase competition and force innovation, and we as consumers will benefit as brands attempt to meet our needs in this fashion arms-race.

Words: Jack Cooper

Fashion

What distinguishes ‘fashion’ from ‘costume’? In Western terms, fashion is characterised by fluidity, rapid and continuous change and progress. In stark contrast, non-Western dress is classified as ‘costume’, because it does not change, it is an integral part of a society, it shows group membership and embodies deeper meanings and codes.

According to some designers, the definition of ‘fashion’ needs to be changed in order to include more traditional styles of dress. They believe that the meaning of the word ‘fashion’ should be much broader.

The stunning creations that are made from Vlisco fabric and worn by women in Côte D’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria and Benin are a case in point. They are the height of fashion.

Apart from the beautiful designs it is the fabric, manufactured from a wax print cloth in Helmond (Holland), which catapults the outfits from the level of mundane into the realm of the extraordinary.

VLISCO “A well-dressed woman, even though her purse is painfully empty, can conquer the world.”

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The tale of how cotton, printed using a process that was invented in Coromandel on the coast of India, based on handmade prints from Java in the Dutch East Indies and manufactured in Holland came to be so loved in Central Africa is a magical but nevertheless true tale.

In short, in 1852 Pieter Fentener van Vlissingen was the director of the Helmond cotton printing mill P.F. van Vlissingen & Co. His uncle, who was living in the Dutch East Indies at the time, sent him samples of the cloth he had seen in Javanese villages and suggested that his nephew might be interested in them. He also sent Pieter detailed information on all the processes involved. He explained that as all the printing was done by hand using wax and continuous over dying, the resulting ‘cracks’ were not faults but an intrinsic part of the design.

However, the cost of the final product was expensive, in that it was all handmade and he suggested that Pieter could perhaps manufacture the fabric in a more cost effective way. Crucially though, and under no circumstances, was his nephew to deviate from the specific colours and patterns used in Java as they were all encoded and imbued with specific meaning. The designs were sacrosanct.

Pieter went to work. Printing machines were modified, pigments were researched and adjusted, techniques were perfected and markets in the Dutch East Indies expanded during the 1860s.

The Dutch manufacturers adapted their product to suit African tastes, incorporating and refining patterns and colours that reflected the various regions and countries in Western and Central Africa. The printing process had become so refined that the pattern repeats were regular and the uneven ‘crackling’

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Today the fabrics that were produced by the original van Vlissingen factory have taken on a whole new identity, and the label Vlisco not only refers to the unique and splendid textiles, but an entire range of clothing that changes with the seasons and graces top catwalks in Europe.

So much more than costume, the Vlisco label offers an unforgettable fashion experience!

Words: Julien Erwin Photos: Courtesy of Pictoright Amsterdam

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produced by hand-made wax printing disappeared. Both sides of the fabric absorbed colour as well. Over the course of the 19th century, Indian fabrics, which were more expensive owing to the fact that they were not mechanically produced, were gradually supplanted by European and Dutch textiles.

TOMMY HILFIGER

The Man Behind the Brand Tommy Hilfiger Set to Publish Memoir Entrepreneur and maverick fashion designer turned author, Tommy Hilfiger, 63, is publishing a memoir to be released this autumn. It will cover his journey to the top of the fashion design world.

Coming from humble beginnings, Hilfiger grew his passion and love for design and ended up at the helm of a business empire and is estimated to be worth over 56 million dollars right now. The memoir is set to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Tommy Hilfiger brand. Hilfiger covers the ups and downs of his journey as well as memories from his childhood and adolescence that forged his character. He muses upon events that have shaped his life and his unique outlook on business.

We are introduced to Tommy Hilfiger the man, not the brand or the design genius. He talks through his beginnings at a denim shop located in Elmira, New York, through his success and eventual fashion empire. In a statement Hilfiger said, “Reflecting on my experiences in the fashion industry over

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the last 30-plus years has been a wild ride, filled with milestone moments that have defined both my career and my personal life.”

“I always believe the best is yet to come, but so far, I’ve had the adventure of a lifetime.”

This is a must read for any budding fashion gurus out there or anyone who is interested in setting up a business and following their dreams. I’ll leave you with some inspirational words from the man himself: “I always believe the best is yet to come, but so far, I’ve had the adventure of a lifetime.”

Words: Jack Cooper

Fashion

Your questions answered by

ADVANCED STYLE — HERE WE COME

Meghan Maher Repertoire’s Style Director

In my work I’ll often speak to women who are concerned that they can no longer wear a certain style “Now I’m a bit older.” It’s an interesting dilemma — is there an age that means you can no longer wear something? I don’t believe there is. Today I met an incredibly stylish 53-yearold. She was dressed in a maxi skirt, singlet top and great pair of wedges. Her arms were toned, her hair was long and to be honest, she could have easily passed for ten years younger.

I hear about many wardrobes (including my own) that are full of single clothing items that are worn infrequently. To help alleviate this I recommend looking for versatile pieces.

A versatile piece can be worn a number of ways; through different seasons; from AM to PM; it can be layered; it can be styled with different types of clothing for example pants, skirts, dresses etc. When you find a piece that can do some or all of these things, buy it straight away. It will become that piece of clothing that you are constantly reaching for.

A great example of this in our own collection is our new Mandy Shrug. I am so excited about it because I know it can be worn back to front; it can be layered over many different colours, textures and prints; it can be worn in all seasons; it effortlessly travels from AM to PM and it can be styled with pants and skirts, over tunics and dresses.

I guess that’s the point really; if you still look youthful, you can still wear youthful. We did laugh a little about the fact that she will drop into Dotti and buy a cute jacket, and then be caught out when she spies an 18-year-old in the same style. I told her the key is to spend more money — there are less 18-year-olds with the cash to buy more expensive items!

Versatile garments in your wardrobe become connector pieces that make dressing much simpler, they also encourage you to play with your wardrobe trying to discover other outfit combinations. When shopping always ask your sales assistant if there is another way that this item can be worn.

The flip-side is I often meet women who are too scared to wear anything they perceive as too young as they are “over 40 now.” Instead, they err to the side of matronly. Nothing ages a woman faster than clothing more often seen on someone much older; shapeless three-quarter pants (the work of the devil), overly floral or stripey t-shirts, anything in fine mesh crinkle — the list of fogey fashion seen on young women is long.

“Remaining youthful and stylish without looking silly is easy; it starts with simple things like keeping your hairstyle up to date.”

When ‘style with an edge’ is the order of the day

Trust me, being over 40 does not make you old. Giving up does. If you feel like you’ve lost your way when it comes to looking your age in the best possible way, get in touch. We’d love to show you how you can look fabulous, no matter what your age.

Words: Jackie O’Fee

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Remaining youthful and stylish without looking silly is easy; it starts with simple things like keeping your hairstyle up to date.

It doesn’t necessarily mean going short unless it suits you (who says you need short hair as you get older?) Wear make-up, and keep it current. Keep wearing your heels or if you really can’t, try a lower wedge or trendy flat (this season we’ll be going nuts for flats) but save the orthopaedic ‘comfortable’ styles for the rest home. You should shop widely, not just in stores that cater for older women. Take a look in shops you might perceive as ‘teenage’ and gather inspiration from Pinterest and magazines.

Then go looking for styles you like.

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J Crew Fall 2015

01 — twentysevennames Yale cable-knit beanie, RRP$110

02 — C&M cream knit oversized cardigan RRP$312

03 — Witchery zip front coatigan, RRP$229.90

04 — twentysevennames Yale cable-knit scarf, RRP$180

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MUCH NEEDED KNITS Fashion by Paris Mitchell Elizabeth and James 05 — Witchery sheer longsleeve top, RRP$64.90

During blizzards and the Polar Vortex, designer’s rightfully showcased knitwear all over the New York fashion week runways in February. There may be a wait to get our hands on these pieces, however, Verve has selected favourite knits available locally to help you rug up this autumn.

07 — Taylor converse dress in ink RRP$295

06 — Witchery first edition magnolia turtle neck, RRP$299.90

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Calvin Klein

01 — Kérastase Fix Fabulous RRP$39

Fix Fabulous beautifies and highlights styles with high-intensity shine and flexible hold. www.kerastase.com 02 — Redken Shine Flash 02 RRP$38

Alexander Wang Fall 2015 runway look

Alexander Wang achieved a dark downtown look on the runway this season. Using Redken’s Shine Flash 02 in unconventional ways, Guido coated dry hair with Redken Shine Flash 02 from roots to tips until hair was shiny and wet-looking achieving a gothic style to go with the darkness of the designer’s new collection.

03 — Davines Naturaltech Replumping Superactive Serum $62

04 — Evo The Therapist Shampoo and Conditioner $35 Ideal for calming down frizzy or curly hair, these products moisturise and increase manageability.

LOVELY LOCKS

Beautiful Italian-made hair serum by Davines increases the volume and health of fine, damaged hair in particular.

The incredible aroma leaves hair smelling fresh and rejuvenated all day long.

Beauty by Paris Mitchell

05 — Sans [ceuticals] Balancing Wash $36.50 and Hydratant $38 New Zealand-designed by Lucy Marr, this is a perfect combo for normal hair. Free from nasty chemicals (‘sans’ is French for ‘without’) and featuring high-potency naturally active ingredients. Suitable for normal hair.

06 — O&M Seven-DayMiracle $40 An intensive moisturising masque featuring a unique blend of Australian native oils, Macadamia Seed oil and certified organic argan oil. Vanilla-bean scented, it converts damaged hair to silky, divine hair.

The silky divine hair we all strive for seen this season backstage at Derek Lam New York Fashion Week.

Backstage at Derek Lam fall 2015

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Having the Parisian brand’s Fix Fabulous creative spray stored on your beauty shelf will come in handy when you want beautifully crafted curls and volume-filled locks. Fix Fabulous beautifies and highlights styles with high-intensity shine while working to texturise, restyle and sculpt hair.

Wellington Fashion Week Sets New Trend as it Enters Fourth Consecutive Year With Wellington Fashion Week entering it’s fourth consecutive year, expect excitement to be brewing like flying stilettos as consumers get placed at the centre of the runway.

Since the inaugural event in 2012, Wellington Fashion Week has profiled boutique trade shows and consumer events as part of its week long celebration. However, Wellington Fashion Week Managing Director Cameron Sneddon felt the need to explore other avenues in order to maximise outcomes and keep up with the demands of the fashion industry.

In 2015, Wellington Fashion Week will be 100 per cent consumer focussed by taking all the latest and current seasonal trends straight from the shop floor to the runway, allowing those in attendance to shop for their winter wardrobes. This comes in place of trade shows, which will no longer be part of the week’s schedule.

“Wellington Fashion Week has been constantly moving in the direction of the event over the last three years. We are excited to finally feel that we have nestled into an event structure that we believe suits the event and city, as well as perfectly meeting the demands of the industry,” says Sneddon.

“We are proud to be making the move to now exclusively support and promote current retail and collections in New Zealand. This allows us to give the designers and retailers the chance to promote their products directly to their customers.”

Wellington Fashion Week has also attracted international interest with fashion lawyer and founder of San Francisco based law firm Law on the Runway, Rachel Fischbein, also attending the capital city’s week long celebration of fashion.

“Wellington has a global reputation of being a collaborative and innovative community. With technology to aid them, Wellington fashion designers are now inspiring traditional fashion cities,” says Fischbein.

She goes on to add, “I’m thrilled to join Wellington Fashion Week this year. The small city is of global importance, as they inspire community building, preservation of natural resources and invent high-tech solutions to industry problems.”

“We are on the edge of a new fashion era, with leadership from Wellington,” says Rachel Fischbein.

Wellington Fashion Week will run from April 8 – 12 on Wellington’s Waterfront.

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New Zealand designer Francia UYS offers fashionconscious women a footwear option with styles that boast the perfect mix of high-end fashion, luxurious materials, comfort and flair.

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I love experimenting with textures and colours and want to create shoes that women will love. We only use the best leathers and fabrics from Europe so the shoes are long lasting and comfortable.

– Francia.

Francia always chooses quality over quantity with only 55 pairs made per style. “Once they are sold out, that’s it - we won’t repeat the shoe again. I like to think that when you combine exclusivity with great designs and great leathers – you can’t go wrong.”

Step out in style with the perfect pair from Francia UYS. To view the full range, visit www.franciauys.co.nz Prepared on behalf of Francia UYS by Ashlea Lynch.

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Matt Payne

Walkway, 2015, acrylic on canvas,1200 x 900mm

‘Anticipation’

EXHIBITION AT PARNELL GALLERY OPENING PREVIEW: TUESDAY 24 MARCH, 5:30PM EXHIBITION: 24 MARCH - 7 APRIL, 2015

Matt Payne is a gifted young artist whose work is quickly gaining prominence on the New Zealand art scene. He graduated from Whitecliffe School of Art and Design in 2004 and since then has continued to paint and sell his work, which he now produces on a full-time basis.

Landscape features strongly in Matt’s oeuvre, and he is particularly inspired by a love of the coast. Glistening seas and pristine sands feature in his dramatic compositions, rendered with breathtaking accuracy.

Tawharanui Dawn, acrylic on canvas, 1200 x 750mm

Precise representations of particular moments in time evoke the mystery of the natural world. The translucency of a wave, dappled sand revealed briefly below as it breaks; the delicate foam lacing the water left behind as it rolls into shore; or the glassy sheen of tranquil water in the early morning, are all captured with meticulous quality and sharply focussed detail.

The tradition of dark and light contrasts that are inherent in our landscape are also apparent, with bush covered hills and majestic rock formations starkly juxtaposed against sun-washed blue skies.

This brings great depth to the work, the air itself from picture plane to distant horizon rendered full of salt, light and breeze.

The endless possibilities of the relationships between colour, light and form provide an ongoing fascination for Matt. Viewpoints are often close to the picture plane, bringing us into an intimate proximity with the serene essence of these landscapes, so completely captured by the artist.

The paintings are acrylic on canvas, using bright clear colours, the trueness of which will be happily recognised by the viewer.

Anticipation opens on Tuesday 24 March at Parnell Gallery, 263 Parnell Road, Auckland.

Mangawhai Walkway at Dawn, acrylic on canvas, 1200 x 700mm

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Packed with the trailblazing designers of stunning interiors, The Chamber of Curiosity oozes style. Each of the apartments featured tell the story of their unconventional owners through their choice of decoration. Artifacts, personal collections and exotic features prove that apartment living is now the new elegance and shows anything goes. This is not the book for the ‘beige of heart,’ this is a book for savvy hunters and gatherers. _____ $104

The house, bach or flat is looking good, yet it just needs a little something to set all your lovely things off. The answer is, flowers, and lots of them. Nothing gives a room as huge a lift as a statement floral display. It can be informal, striking, pretty, perfumed, pastel or jewel-coloured.

Personal style is a great and rare art when practised well, and it’s fascinating to see a resurgence in the art of dressing well for men. Savile Row suits, bespoke shirts and handmade shoes are in high demand, and not just in Bond St. London. Hipsters have helped with the change of smart dressing here in New Zealand and real gentlemen know what’s what: welcome to the world of silk ties and monogrammed velvet slippers (and so much more). This book is hot, hot, hot. _____ $100

If you have enjoyed watching George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces on television and have been tempted to start a ‘small project,’ then this is the book for you. From cottages to gypsy wagons, caravans to a Hivehaus, the back story and motivation for all the different small spaces are within the pages of this entertaining and lovely book.

Preston Bailey shows you how to set the scene with some magical displays which will take your breath away. Absolutely beautiful and inspirational. _____ $80

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A LITTLE CHAOS MARCH 12

The world’s greatest landscape architect – Le Notre (Matthias Schoenaerts), designer of the Versailles gardens – is unfulfilled in love.

Madame Sabine de Bara (Kate Winslet) is pioneering and fiercely independent – her visionary ideas for design seem anarchic to King Louis’ (Alan Rickman) formal court.

It takes a little chaos for nature to blossom and love to heal and ignite.

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For the last 40 years, the photographer Sebastião Salgado has been travelling through the continents, in the footsteps of an ever-changing humanity. He has witnessed some of the major events of our recent history: international conflicts, starvation and exodus. He is now embarking on the discovery of pristine territories, of wild fauna and flora, and of grandiose landscapes as part of a huge photographic project which is a tribute to the planet’s beauty.

X+Y follows Nathan, an awkward, idiosyncratic teenager, grappling with the sudden death of the one person who understood him: his father. As he struggles to connect with those around him, he is introduced to an anarchic and unconventional maths teacher who takes Nathan under his wing. Written by James Graham and directed by BAFTA Award winner Morgan Matthews. Starring Sally Hawkins (Blue Jasmine, An Education), Asa Butterfield (The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Hugo), Rafe Spall (Life of Pi, Prometheus), Jo Yang and Eddie Marsan (War Horse, Sherlock Holmes).

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SAMBA, starring Charlotte Gainsbourg and Omar Sy. Samba (Omar Sy) migrated to France ten years ago from Senegal, and has since been plugging away at various lowly jobs.

Alice (Charlotte Gainsbourg) is a senior executive who has recently undergone a burnout. Both struggle to get out of their dead-end lives — Samba’s willing to do whatever it takes to get working papers, while Alice tries to get her life back on track — until fate draws them together. Balancing light-hearted moments with heavier emotion, Samba is a story about two strangers on a new path to happiness.

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Ok, so I haven’t read the book and haven’t seen the movie so wasn’t sure what to expect; I’m glad I didn’t set the bar too high though, as all I got was a pleasant, generic mix of jams with only Annie Lennox and Beyoncé getting any kind of reaction from me.

Though, having said that, I did discover a UK female artist called Jessie Ware on this sound track, great bass and sensual vocals. Will be keeping an eye on her!

Fave Track: Beyoncé’s Crazy In Love: Every female just loves doing, or rather trying to do a Beyoncé!

Super catchy and sometimes a bit too sexy, Rebel Heart is the perfect `Madonna` cocktail of raunchy pop, disco, a splash of funk and of course questionable lyrics intended to shock.

At 56, Madonna shows she’s still full of energy, originality and audience appeal, and not of course afraid to experiment. If you don’t take this album too seriously, you’ll enjoy it.

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Fave Tracks - Mother’s Eyes (gave me goose bumps), Special (ultimate feel good song), Exhale (great lyrics), Last Ones Left (cool lyrics perfect vocals)

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Shooting Stars As 1968 drew to a close, some of the world’s greatest musical icons gathered to take part in the filming of The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus, with performances from the likes of The Who, Jethro Tull, Marianne Faithful and, of course, the Stones. The event, which comprised two gigs on a circus stage, also saw the formation of quite possibly music’s coolest ever supergroup, The Dirty Mac, which saw John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Mitch Mitchell, Eric Clapton and Keith Richards perform as one.

Unfortunately the footage was not aired until 1996, with rumours rife that its release was vetoed by Jagger and co. fearing they had been upstaged by The Who. The public did get a chance to see what went on thanks to a series of snaps taken by legendary United Kingdom photographer Michael Randolph.

Randolph’s association with rock royalty had begun a few years earlier in his hometown of Windsor, where he had trained as a portrait photographer.

“From the mid-1950s until the mid-1960s I worked as a dark-room printer and photographer at David Barry’s studios in Peascod Studio in Windsor,” he says. “The nearby Ricky Tick Club showcased the start of some of the world’s greatest rock bands. The Rolling Stones used to hang out in the Café Cantana on Eton High Street and Brian Jones had a girlfriend in Windsor. I met him in the café, as well as

Rod Evans, the first singer of Deep Purple.

One day they performed Rock Island Line with Jones on banjo. We even had a couple of parties in the meadows by the Thames near Eton College.” At one such party, remembers Randolph, following the consumption of too much champagne, The Who drummer Keith Moon, “fell helplessly” into said river.

Hobnobbing with such stars became normality. Further friends and photographic subjects included the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Bee Gees and Creedence Clearwater Revival. But it wasn’t all about the rock stars. “When Marilyn Monroe was at Pinewood filming The Prince and the Showgirl she came into the back of the stalls during a rehearsal at Windsor’s Theatre Royal while stills were being taken for a front of house display,” says the photographer. “One of their entourage knew one of the members of the cast just to say hello.” Another famous female, sixties model and girlfriend of Mick Jagger, Chrissie Shrimpton, also caused a stir, though for entirely different reasons.

“She caused a hell of a commotion one day when he went missing,” says Randolph.

“Keith Richards even borrowed sixpence from me to buy some cigarettes and, in fact, he still owes it to me to this day!”

The photographer remembers those formative years with great warmth.

Windsor truly rock ‘n’ rolled. “In the early sixties the Star & Garter in Peascod Street was the place to be,” he continues. “It was like everyone was on happy pills.

The place was heaving. Local musicians and groups like New Zealand’s Hogsnort Rupert would mix it together on stage.

Legendary acts such as Eric Clapton and Jimmy Paige often appeared. But of course, it was The Rolling Stones who were the main stars of the crowd from when they first played at the Ricky Tick Club upstairs in 1962.” Swinging London, claims the photographer, never came close: “And I should know, because when I left for London in 1966, to shoot pictures for Japan and America, I was at the centre of it.”

Left: The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Right: The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus.

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MICHAEL RANDOLPH’S LATEST MUSE -

HIS GRANDDAUGHTER, CHARLOTTE DAY

“AS MUCH AS I LOVE MODELLING AND ACTING, I HOPE TO BECOME A DESIGNER IN THE FUTURE, LOVE TO DRAW, TO DESIGN CLOTHES, AND HOPE TO DO SOMETHING ALONG THOSE LINES AT UNIVERSITY.”

Michael’s latest muse is his Auckland granddaughter, Charlotte Day, who for now is keen to carve out a career in the modelling world. “For as long as I can remember, he’s always had a camera in his hand,” says Charlotte. “He’s always taken lots of photos of me and my siblings, and they always look so beautiful. I’m so lucky to have such a cool grandfather.”

The family regularly visits the photographer in England, and Charlotte has been treated to VIP tours of Pinewood Studios, where she is signed up as an extra. Charlotte has also inherited the Randolph artistic eye. “As much as I love modelling and acting, I hope to become a designer in the future,” says the 14-year-old. “I love to draw, to design clothes, and hope to do something along those lines at university.”

And any advice from her famous grandfather? “Study well,” she smiles.

Pictures: Michael Randolph Words: Jamie Christian Desplaces

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AUCKLAND LIVE, SHOW PONY AND CIRCO AEREO PRESENT

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THE PIANIST Directed by Thomas Monckton & Sanna Silvenoinen.

Performed by Thomas Monckton.

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Following a successful North Island tour and sell-out seasons in both Finland and Wellington, the show that has captured the imaginations of audiences both young and old is finally playing Auckland, for a strictly limited season at the Herald Theatre from 8 - 18 April.

The Pianist is a solo comic contemporary circus piece by Thomas Monckton (Moving Stationery) and Circo Aereo (Finland). This

“It would be no exaggeration to declare Thomas Monckton nothing short of a genius. *****”

a life of its own, Monckton’s visceral playground of comical chaos and unexpected turns takes audiences of all ages on a journey that simply cannot be missed.

The Pianist mixes classical clowning with contemporary circus to produce a charming piece of comedy about the lure of luxury. After the success of touring Europe, Nelson and Tauranga in 2013, The Pianist made its Wellington premiere at Circa Theatre in April 2014 before going onto a sell-out North Island tour. Monckton then once again took the international stage by storm at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2014. Following its Auckland season The Pianist will tour Keri Keri as part of the Upsurge Festival, Wanaka’s Festival of Colour, Invercargill and Dunedin.

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hilarious work is centred on, in, under, and around one of the most magnificent of all musical instruments, the grand piano.

Engaging and energetic, Monckton plays the concert pianist whose recital is an absolute catastrophe right from the beginning.

He is a man so focussed on impressing everyone that before he realises it, his show has transformed from the highbrow concert he hoped for, into absolute bedlam. As the grand piano takes on

“This is physical comedy at its very best, on a par with the great silent movies of Chaplin, Keaton and others. Thomas Monckton is a comic genius. Miss him at your peril.”

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WAIHEKE VINTAGE FESTIVAL

Five Days. 19 Vineyards.

40+ Events. Unlimited Fun. MARCH 12 TO 16, 2015 Waiheke Island welcomes wine-lovers to its second Waiheke Vintage Festival.

Waiheke Island is proud to welcome guests to its second fiveday Vintage Festival, celebrating the annual grape harvest of Auckland’s beloved ‘Island of Wine’.

Created and run by the winemakers themselves, this unique festival takes place amidst the exciting buzz of harvest and invites local Aucklanders, travellers and tourists alike to get hands-on and learn about the beauty of crafting artisan wine.

Offering more than 40 different events at 19 boutique island vineyards, guests can enjoy every aspect of wine-making: from picking, crushing grapes themselves and touring vineyards, to sampling the finished product at tutored vertical tastings, hosted wine luncheons and live music events.

The five-day celebration kicks off with a glamorous opening party at one of Waiheke’s oldest and most-renowned vineyards, Stonyridge. With a range of both ticketed and free events, guests are invited to visit the website to find out more, or keep in touch with the festival’s Facebook page to be the first to know, as each exciting event is announced.

Come to enjoy, to learn, to stimulate your senses, to surprise yourself, to relax, and most importantly, to indulge! Whether you’re a wine-buff or a wine novice — everyone’s welcome on Waiheke, and if you’ve never been before, you won’t find a better time to visit.

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MERCURY BAY ART ESCAPE

OPEN ART STUDIOS FIRST 2 WEEKENDS IN MARCH

46 artists’ studios in the Eastern Coromandel Peninsula areas of Tairua, Whenuakite, Hot Water Beach, Hahei, Cooks Beach, Whitianga and Kuaotunu are open over the weekends of March 7&8 and 14&15. Meet the artists in their studio setting & view an exhibition of all participating artists at Hot Waves Café, Hot Water Beach from March 7 to Easter Monday.

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WHITE NIGHT 14th March

Parnell White Night, a magical evening of art and exploration will be held across Auckland. On Saturday 14 March 2015, between the hours of 6pm and midnight, art installations, performances and more will fill the streets of the city’s major art precincts, allowing visitors to experience art in a unique way. With more than 80 venues across the city taking part, this marks an evening like no other. It’s easy to get around too — with a free bus linking each district together and making discovery easy and exciting.

The Geyser building, leading the way in environmental building development on the corner of Ruskin Street will be hosting a work Respire by AUT students, where you can interact with this ethereal, floating sculpture that breathes with the Geyser building.

White Night in Parnell will be a visual feast of dynamic art and experiences to entertain visitors of all ages.

In Parnell, visitors will be able to explore the art galleries and discover quirky, engaging and appealing art and installations down the ‘nooks and crannies’ of this heritage area.

You will find art and experiences spread the length of Parnell Road, inviting you to discover works as you walk between venues. A self-guiding map will be available on the night so you see it all.

Near the top of Parnell Road in one of Parnell’s iconic red telephone boxes you will come across Brendan McGorry’s interactive work Call Me I Still Love You, the latest work in a series looking at our preoccupation with taking ‘selfies’.

Make sure to look up in the tress at Becca Bolsher’s Blossom, a series of multi-colored orbs made from plastic tubing and cable ties.

Further down the street you can get lost and entangled in the bone like forms of Audrey Boyle’s Subtlehack installation that pays homage to the tragedy of young lives lost in the Battle of Messines during the First World War. Heard Park in the centre of Parnell will be alive with dance performances by White Wall, Java Dance and a student group from Whitecliffe College of Art and Design. Around the park you will find more artworks, including an interactive light symphony by Blair Fraser and look out for Heard Ledges by Carol Green, comprised of small unexpected light projections of historical Parnell scenes under the seats.

Opposite Heard Park, Wei Lun Ha will create a large artwork, Boundless By Nature over the evening, as a performance of painting, movement and music.

Chill out and relax in Katherine Batchelor’s unique pop up White Night Lounge and enjoy her hospitality over the evening.

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To make life easier, Gulliver’s have mindfully increased the volume of cars on their website, which makes this search more effective.

In Japan, Gulliver’s is a well-known and respected brand. Gulliver’s stock approximately 4000 cars in Japan alone — many of which are sold and purchased through their online store.

Newly founded Gulliver’s Auckland wishes to follow suit — with this in mind, they are about to launch a massive online sale of their cars!

Gulliver’s aim to impress and so have put together some great offers and promotional deals. Check out these deals on the inside back cover of Verve’s March issue.

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Recently when looking at purchasing a car, I visited no less than ten well-known car yards and left all with a bad taste — after either being ignored or dealing with pushy salespeople who didn’t listen to me. Often the cars on display were in sub-standard condition too. The traditional New Zealand dealers have a lot to learn about how to treat customers and present their cars.

Quite by accident I discovered Gulliver’s on my way home after spotting an advert on Trademe. Well, this visit was well and truly an eye opener — it was quite possibly the best retail experience I have ever had and I really would have nearly purchased any car out on their showroom. The attention to detail was just that good. Even though they didn’t have exactly what I wanted, I was impressed enough that I ended up purchasing a car sight unseen from Japan.

I have since referred family members and my friends to Gulliver’s.

Their service and cars are second to none and you leave feeling like a family member. WOW is about the only way to sum this company up.

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Through extensive market knowledge, Gulliver’s in Newmarket have keenly observed that the majority of Aucklanders tend to think about replacing their cars in February and March.

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AUTO REVIEW

Honda Accord V6NT Driving Perfection

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Once again, this month I had the pleasure of driving another Honda vehicle. This one came from the Newmarket dealership, where Peter Hinton was keen to show me some of the extraordinary extra features in his vehicles.

I like life simple and uncomplicated, so the Honda Accord V6NT model suited me down to the ground. This is a solid, stylish number, which just oozes class with its quality interior finishes.

This edition was the Honda Accord V6NT. Pre-set sculpted leather seats ensured I was in the perfect driving position at the push of a button, and driving from Auckland to Hamilton was a real treat. This is the first car I’ve ever driven which has braking in the cruise control mode so when a car slowed down in front of me, the Honda Accord V6NT simply adjusted its speed to follow — all by itself. Magic! Driving without using the foot pedals felt a bit strange at first, but once I got used to it, it felt kinda neat.

Another tricky button sees the rear window encased in a mechanical sun-visor, with both back doors having a similar feature — a perfect addition for young children. Also an extra camera angle on the passenger side ensures that there are no blind spots; safety first in this car.

With power to burn and comfort aplenty, this Honda model has everything you would expect from a car made by a superior automobile manufacturer: definitely worth a drive. Just loved it.

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Not being the most tech savvy of people, I found the gadgets easy to use, especially the navigation system with its big screen and really easy-to-follow instructions — just hit the menu button and you’re away: no need for a car manual at all! The lane-keep-assist feature is available at the touch of a button on the steering wheel, and while operational, will stop the car from drifting into another lane using the camera on the rear vision mirror.

I found the Honda Accord V6NT an absolute pleasure to drive.

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GOLDEN EXPERIENCES As early as the 1820s, rumours surfaced that New Zealand had gold and within forty years significant discoveries were made in the Coromandel, Marlborough, Nelson, Otago and along the West Coast. The Kiwi gold rush had begun.

“The collective value of the gold that was discovered kickstarted the young colony’s economy,” states Te Ara. “Gold was the making of early New Zealand.” Though mining died off throughout much of the 20th century, major operations continue in Otago and the Coromandel Peninsula. Other sites still attract tourists and fossickers, permitted by the Department of Conservation, who must use only non-mechanical, low-impact tools such as pans, sluices, shovels and metal detectors. Over 150 years after deposits were first discovered near Nelson, three Auckland friends headed south to see if there was “still gold in them thar hills.”

“I was about ten when I first went to the South Island with my late father,” says Greg McDonald, now 39. “We did a lot of hiking. My older brother grabbed the camp frying pan, went down to the stream and with the first attempt got some gold. Even though it was just a little bit, it’s enough to whet your appetite and you’re hooked. It certainly gets the adrenalin pumping. I told these guys that when you find gold, you don’t need to go to the toilet, you don’t need to eat. You just work away at those gravels.”

Jay Stott, the expedition’s other ‘digger’, agrees. It was his first time fossicking and he found flakes almost immediately. “It’s like having a hot streak when you’re gambling,” he says. “You get that little bug and it’s hard to leave.”

“It’s good clean fun though,” adds Greg, “a lot cleaner than the casinos. Those streams can be really cold, but you’re working so hard you don’t even notice.”

Both men “lost a fair few kilos” digging in and around the water. The third member of the team, Dave O’Brian, 36, was assigned to detecting duties. “I was looking for nuggets,” he says. “The flakes that Jay and Greg were finding were too small for the detector. I found lots of nails, horse shoes, pulleys and several bullet casings — all old relics from of the prospecting days of the 1880s. The weirdest thing was a bullet casing in the middle of a cave. That seems a strange place to fire gun.”

The men’s trip began in the Howard Valley, from where, over the following week, they worked their way west. “It’s incredible to relive the trails of the first prospectors,” says Greg. “That’s all part of the journey, of the experience, learning about their history.

There are a lot of signs around, with information and old pictures of men with beards, all tyring to scratch out a living. Some succeeding, some freezing to death in the winter camps.”

“You can drive some of the way, but those old guys would have been hiking for weeks,” says Jay. “And they wouldn’t have had these flash backpacks. You can only imagine the hardship they faced.” Giant rusted mining machinery lies abandoned alongside some of the tracks, eerie, though fascinating reminders of those early prospectors’ struggles: “Many of the hiking trails on the South Island used today were made by those guys. Learning about all that stuff was amazing.”

The team of three weren’t without their own hardships, at times having to cut their own paths, trudging through bush and across road fords and river crossings. “You always have a few days’ worth of food in case you’re caught out by a flood,” says Greg, “plus our sleeping and panning gear. The packs are very heavy, but it’s amazing how quickly the body gets used to it. It’s not until you pick up your bag the next morning you realise the weight.”

On the second day Jay excitedly approached Greg with “bulging eyes” with a discovery of a deposit that turned out to be fool’s gold.

“However, it seemed like a good spot, so we continued panning and that’s when we got some flakes,” says Greg. “There’s no mistaking it when it happens, it gleams and angels start singing and all sorts of things! You get it in the sun and it bloody blinds you!”

Flakes and relics would be all the guys were to find on their week long adventure. “You wouldn’t be able to put a weight on the gold we found, but it was enough to keep you interested,” says Jay. “But it wasn’t all about the gold. It was about the hiking, the camping and the camaraderie. You see stars you don’t see up here, you’re

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going right back to nature, to what feels like the beginning of time.

It’s magic, it’s good to be completely off-the-grid.”

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On the West Coast, the three friends met a group of men who had taken to off-grid living on a regular basis, their days often spent fossicking for gold. “They seem to have been working some sites on and off for years,” says Greg. “They come and go from time to time and are kind of like the self-appointed good guy sheriffs of the area. They give some advice and warning on approaching weather conditions if asked — it’s often coined the ‘Wet’ Coast for good reason — and you’re deemed to not be a troublemaker or to disrespect the special environment there. They’re living the lives of old prospectors, opting out of the normal synthetic society in which so many of us are permanently embedded. They’ve found an alternative way of life, which we experienced for a while, and they seem happy with it. They’re unique and bloody good characters.”

When they reached Hokitika, the guys paced the graveyards in search of Dave’s distant relatives. “My father’s side of the family actually arrived in nearby Goldsborough during the gold rush,” says Dave. “It would have been my great, great, grandfather. They will be buried around there. We had a look around the cemeteries, but had no luck.”

On the last night of the trek, the men discovered what they thought would provide a luxurious end to the trip, a DoC hut.

“We thought great, salvation, we can forget about the tents for a night,” says Greg. “But when we opened the door, we found that it was riddled with the poo of very large rodents, or quite possibly, a Sasquatch! Dave decided to pitch his tent outside, but Jay and I risked it. There was a fire in there, so we could dry off our stuff, along with some relatively clean mattresses.” A rogue spark from the fireplace convinced Greg to douse the fire before they went to sleep, “and that’s when the footsteps started! It was obviously a very large possum or cat on the metal roof, but, in the dead of night, you start questioning yourself. What if it’s human steps? What if it’s that Sasquatch!” The drama didn’t end there, the following morning they awoke to bees coming up through the floorboards.

“I had such low expectations, so to come back with a vial of gold was so rewarding,” says Jay. “It’s not worth much. I’ll give a little bit to my children and to my mum for her birthday.”

“Ultimately, these trips cost money,” says Greg. “You never make money from them — though there’s always that hope — but you get a thousand memories that are priceless. And all those little flakes of gold, well, they’ve got a great story behind them.”

Greg, Jay and Dave would like to thank Back Country and Absolute Adventure for supplying them with three delicious dry meals a day.

Words: Jamie Christian Desplaces

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WORLD JOURNEYS

Italy’s Northern Lakes

It is no wonder Italy is called Il Bel Paese – the beautiful country! From the northern snow-capped peaks of the Alps and the idyllic hilltop villages of the renowned central Tuscany and Umbria area, to the rugged southern shores of Sicily, lies a plethora of distinctive regions and people.

To my mind, the Northern Italian lakes offer some of the most spectacular scenery in Italy — placid waters, centuries old villas draped with bougainvillea, charming villages, wonderful restaurants and the snow-capped Alps in the distance.

Just north of the fashion capital of Milan are Lake Maggiore and Lake Como — my absolute favourites. Shorelines dotted with picturesque villages and a very peaceful laidback atmosphere make this a very relaxed Italian experience.

On Lake Maggiore is Pescatori Island, named after the fishermen who made the area their home. With simple houses, narrow lanes and stone portals, you can be sure to find a local café with the freshest of fish on the menu. For a grander experience, stop in at Isola Bella to visit the Borromeo Palace with its magnificent gardens.

Lake Como has been a popular hangout for the rich and famous for centuries, and some of the most beautiful villas

are (or have been) home to the likes of George Clooney, Gianni Versace, Richard Branson and Ronaldinho. Some were built in Roman times, the gardens are always spectacular, as the Mediterranean-like climate allows tropical and sub-tropical plants to grow year-round.

Some of the villas are now museums and galleries, allowing visitors a glimpse of an elegant and opulent era. A favourite is the 17th Century Villa Carlotta in the village of Tremezzo. The gardens here are best in spring when the colours of age-old orange trees, rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias are at their peak. The waterfront villa itself is richly adorned with paintings, sculptures, tapestries and period furniture.

I recently returned to Lake Como and stayed at the stunning little village of Bellagio, which is wonderfully located in the central lake area. After a leisurely breakfast on the hotel terrace we strolled to the ferry pier and bought a ferry pass for the day. That day we decided we would have a progressive lunch — one

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course at each of four villages on the lake.

We enjoyed antipasti at Varenna Mon Amour in Varenna, enjoyed homemade pasta Il Ristorante di Paolo in Menaggio, dined on freshly caught fish at Ristorante Belle Isole in Cadennabia and finally, a fabulous gelato at Gelateria Helvetica in Tremezzo. We caught our final ferry back to Bellagio very happy and very sated and yet again, believing Italian cuisine to be some of the world’s best!

From Menaggio you can even take a day’s excursion to St Moritz, Switzerland — driving to Tirano then taking the spectacular Bernina Express train to St Moritz. And of course when in Switzerland, lunch at a chalet is a must!

Delightful boutique accommodation, charming villages, delicious Italian cuisine and absolutely stunning scenery make the Northern Lakes my idea of Il Bel Paese.

Words: Brett Barclay, Director, World Journeys Picture at the top: Lake Orta

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Rolling. Fold each item lengthwise, then roll. You’ll save heaps of space, but be sure to roll delicates loosely and pack them on top.

Folding clothes together. Take two or more similar items and lay half of one on top of the other. Fold the bottom item over the top one, then fold the top item over both.

This gives each item some cushioning, making them less likely to wrinkle.

Pack heavy items like shoes at the wheeled end of your suitcase. A top-heavy case won’t be able to stand on its own.

Save small items (like socks and underwear) till last. They’ll easily fit in nooks and crannies where larger garments can’t.

Use shoes as storage. Fill them with small items like socks and travel adaptors before you pack them.

Protect fragile items by packing them in the centre of your suitcase, surrounded by clothes. If they contain liquid, put them in a plastic bag first.

Invest in bright, colourful luggage. On the airport carousel, your bag will stand out against a sea of black, making it so much easier to identify.

If you are travelling with a young child pack lollies to suck, travel sickness medication, a couple of favourite toys and and ipad.

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TAKAPUNA BEACH HOLIDAY PARK

Over the bridge and not so far away It’s not very often that you find a holiday park that’s basically in the city, but also on the beach

For the best part of a century, the iconic Takapuna Beach Holiday Park has stood watch over the Hauraki Gulf, offering its guests one of Auckland’s finest views of Rangitoto Island. “It’s such a unique spot,” says Marius Rothmann, who has helmed the park for the past seven years. “It’s not very often that you find a holiday park that’s basically in the city, but also on the beach. In most places in the world, this land would be stuck under a highrise building, hotel or complex. That’s what our guests love about it so much.”

The idyllic strip of coastline, however, may be under threat, not from a high-rise hotel, but a proposed high-performance sailing centre. Marius has been battling the Devonport – Takapuna Local Board for the past couple of years. “We’ve had a lot of public support,” says the owner. “One of our neighbours started a Facebook page and there are around 11,000 likes.” There was also a petition, with thousands more signatures. Marius appreciates the support, though, he says, he wasn’t surprised by it. He hopes the issue will be resolved soon. “We are such a popular park,” he goes on, “well used and well loved by the people. It’s been here since the 1930s and I’m proud to be a part of something with such heritage. We just want it to continue.”

The park attracts close to 30,000 guest each year, and all of Takapuna benefits. “The community spirit in Takapuna is fantastic,” says Marius. “Businesses show each other a lot of support and I know they welcome the guests that we attract. It’s so interesting meeting people from all over the world. People go for a stroll along the seafront and stop to chat with our guests outside their caravans. It’s a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

I love meeting people, and if they’re happy, then so am I.”

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Experience one of Auckland’s most spectacular sunrises as day breaks over majestic Rangitoto Island.

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Over a kilometre of pristine white sandy beach right on the park’s doorstep gives way to calm waters for safe swimming and sailing.

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A range of affordable accommodation includes waterfront campsites, deluxe caravans, park motel units and family kitchen cabins.

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Easy access to a range of water activities, such as yachting, kayaking and kite surfing.

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Wildlife lovers can spot an abundance of seabirds, including blue penguins. Dolphin and orca sightings have been known too.

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Explore the rock-pools of the Takapuna Reef, a fossil forest revealed in the last Ice Age 7,200 years ago.

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Eight Paws loves dogs and wanted product for them that suited their practical needs, was well made and looked great. As animal lovers and lovers of good design we understand what a pet owner needs (and wants).

At the Animal Emergency Animal we We have selected an extensive collection of often see very acutely ill animals and product which allisthese boxes more. while ticks toxicity always high and on the of possible causes, we do not have Our onlinelist store contains product ranging specific tests available to be able to from the highest designer pet beds, tell whatquality your pet has ingested.

A presumptive diagnosis based on the coats, collars and leads, to innovative toys and displayed symptoms is often the best we those everyday can do. items that are just a little bit different and special.

The gorgeous dogs in this picture are Malo and Oliver, held by We hope youany andprevious your loved oneMalo enjoywas these their owner William.

Without concern, found rigid, unable to much walk and responsive to his surroundjust as as not Bentley and Crumpet do. Our ings. He also had dilated pupils and intermittent seizures. His aim is to make and play withareyour worried owners brought him in rest and while our vets busypet considering the different causes, like toxicity, brain dysfunction functional, beautiful and fun.

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and other metabolic causes and running blood tests, he received supportive care, which consists of intravenous fluids, controlling seizures and intensive nursing care.

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DEADLY BERRIES At the Animal Emergency Animal we often see very acutely ill animals and while toxicity is always high on the list of possible causes, we do not have specific tests available to be able to tell what your pet has ingested. A presumptive diagnosis based on the displayed symptoms is often the best we can do.

The gorgeous dogs in this picture are Malo and Oliver, held by their owner William. Without any previous concern, Malo was found rigid, unable to walk and not responsive to his surroundings. He also had dilated pupils and intermittent seizures. His worried owners brought him in and while our vets are busy considering the different causes, like toxicity, brain dysfunction and other metabolic causes and running blood tests, he received supportive care, which consists of intravenous fluids, controlling seizures and intensive nursing care.

Unaware of any possible toxins in the surroundings, the investigations and conversations continued and it turns out there’s a Karaka tree on the property and Malo loves spending time in that area. The plot thickened and the symptoms fit with Karaka berry poisoning. His brother Oliver also had access to this area and he was rushed in as well. Oliver received supportive care and he was monitored in case he would display neurologic symptoms as well.

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“Last year, Mitch, a bearded collie, was hit by a courier van. His Unaware of any possible toxins in the surroundings, the invesmost worrying injury tigations and conversations continued and it turns out there’s a was lung damage.

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His of brother Animal Emergency was rushed in as well. Oliver received supportive care and he was Centre, who, quite monitored in case he would display neurologic symptoms as well. literally, saved his life.

We are so grateful Karaka berry toxicity is unique to New Zealand and the tree and have so much is commonly found in many gardens. The orange fruit is very admiration for their distinctive and large at 2.5-4cm long and ripens in summer and professionalism.”

autumn (January-April).

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Karaka berry toxicity is unique to New Zealand and the tree is commonly found in many gardens. The orange fruit is very distinctive and large at 2.5-4cm long and ripens in summer and autumn (January-April).

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But even if it seems a tad unlikely that tulips will ever replace our dollar, the show that they put on in spring just about explains their brief stint as a de facto currency. Though if the tulip is ever adopted over the dollar this won’t be ideal for Aucklanders, as it isn’t quite cold enough to grow them commercially.

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