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Style is something unique to each of us. Celebrating the
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individually and collectively.
8 INSIDE WORD
Indulge. Find. Eat. Experience.
12 SAVE THE DATE
14 INTERVIEW
Five Minutes with Gussie Cohen and Lucy
Tothill Co-founders Of Educating Girls Globally
18 REPORT
An Imperial Easter Egg Hunt
23 HOUSE FEATURE
A Striking New Build In The Heart Of The City
29 LUXE LIVING
30 MOOD BOARD
32 LIVING
Mod Cons And Home Technology
40 ARTS
Landscapes By Simon Edwards
42 REBUILD
44 LANDSCAPING
46 FASHION NEWS
48 FASHION TRENDS
Whatever The Weather
49 JUNIOR
50 WELLBEING
Bounce Back From An
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51 BEAUTY
54 TRAVEL
Arrowtown In Autumn
58 MENS
60 MOTORING
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63 FOOD NEWS
72 SEE BE SEEN
80 ETIQUETTE
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82 WIN
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APRIL 2017
The clocks have been wound back and the darker, cooler and sometimes
slightly gloomier days have set in. Just as well we have the Easter break to look
forward to!
With this in mind, our April issue of Style is an Easter celebration, and what
better way to start than with a report on the Fabergé eggs from Russia. The
Russian revolution and the mystery behind the missing Fabergé eggs has always
intrigued me, so I enjoyed every moment of research on this topic.
We provide something to inspire you with an interview on page 14 with
ex-St Margaret’s students Gussie Cohen and Lucy Tothill. Their story of
determination and forward-thinking in founding the Educating Girls Globally
(E.G.G.) programme to support those in developing countries will leave you
feeling proud to be a Cantabrian.
In our living section, we look at mod cons that can make life that little bit
easier, as well as add wow factor to any room. Our mood board, on the page
30, takes on the essence of autumn hues and will help you dive right into the
season.
Remember that Easter doesn’t need to be a total sugar fest. Our Junior page
offers inspiration for some adorable non-edible Easter treats. If, despite your
own best intentions, it all turns to custard, wellness coach Elly McGuinness has
some fast-track tips on how to recover, should a chocolate binge occur.
Launching into the new fashion season, we also bring you the first issue of
Style Fashion Autumn/Winter. The fashion on these pages makes it impossible to
feel gloomy as winter nears, as there are so many gorgeous garments hitting
the racks. A personal favourite of mine are the rich caramel tones, so divine
they are sure to lift any winter blues.
Happy Easter and enjoy this issue of Style.
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14 Style | interview
SHARING A VISION
Christine de Felice speaks with Gussie Cohen and Lucy Tothill, two women focused on helping others learn.
Two former Christchurch school students have co-founded an
international network called Educating Girls Globally (E.G.G.).
Through this, they reach out to schools around the world, asking
them to fundraise for projects aimed at improving the educational
standards and opportunities for girls in the developing world.
Christine asks what set Gussie Cohen and Lucy Tothill on this
path, what their work with the organisation involves, and why they
chose Malawi as the country in which to launch their school building
project.
What first inspired you to start E.G.G.?
When Lucy and I were in our final year of high school (2013) at St
Margaret’s College, we went to a leadership conference in Sydney.
Here, we met many other like-minded students, and came away from
the conference inspired to make an impact in our local and global
communities.
Recognising that there are 60 million girls out of school worldwide,
Lucy and I co-founded E.G.G. with the vision to improve the standard
of and access to girls’ education in the developing world, by uniting a
global network of young leaders.
Having been fortunate to receive a fantastic education at St
Margaret’s, we wanted to pay it forward and do our bit to fight for
equal opportunities in girls’ education worldwide. Our aim is to raise
awareness and funds for girls’ education.
Why did you decide to raise funds for E.G.G. through schools?
Given that most schools do some form of fundraising, the power
of E.G.G. comes from combining the funds raised by schools from
around the globe to make a profound impact together.
This is a student-led initiative, so it is up to the student leaders in
each school to plan and implement their own fundraising events. In
the four years since E.G.G. has been established, we have involved
over 60 schools across seven different countries and raised over
$100,000 for construction projects at girls’ schools in Malawi.
We have completed a number of projects with our construction
partners, Build A School. Currently, we are building a girls’ boarding
hostel at a village school, which will allow girls to safely attend school.
How do you get your message out to schools around the world
and recruit them into the fundraising programme?
To begin with, we started by connecting with schools that had
students attending the Alliance of Girls’ Schools leadership
conference, hosted each year in Sydney. We were in contact with
these high school students post-conference, and even today the
conference is a great platform for recruitment each year.
Every year, we email schools all around the world, with videos
and information packs. We also engage with students via social
media, predominantly on Facebook. We find this is a fantastic way
to communicate important messages, and it allows our network of
leaders to stay in touch, share ideas and report back on fundraisers.
The recruitment process itself is quite simple: to join E.G,G.,
schools must simply agree to run one or more fundraising events
throughout the year. This is a student-led initiative, so it is up to the
students themselves to plan and implement fundraisers. This gives
them a great opportunity to develop their own leadership skills. The
focus is on raising awareness of girls’ education as an issue, as well
as raising money, which directly funds the construction of projects at
girls’ schools in Malawi.
Lucy and Gussie with girls at Lilongwe
Girls’ School, standing in front of EGG
artwork gifted by St Margaret’s College
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Students at Kabuthu School.
What are some examples of fundraising that schools have done?
The schools involved in E.G.G. have held a range of fundraising
events including mufti days, barbecue fundraisers, putting on school
or community concerts, auction fundraisers, pink afternoon teas and
hosting sports games.
A personal favourite of ours is the ‘Tan-O-Meter’, which involves
students voting for two or three staff members to receive a spray
tan – the more money raised, the darker the intensity of the tan.
We are always impressed every year by the range of creative
fundraisers that the schools involved come up with.
Hostel under
construction at Kabuthu.
There are many countries in Africa and around the world where
girls and boys have little access to education. Why did you choose
Malawi for your E.G.G. project?
We chose to work to improve the standard of girls’ education in
Malawi, originally because that is where our partnered organisation
(Build A School) is based. Malawi is one of the least-developed
countries in the world, with over 62 per cent of Malawians living
below the poverty line. Girls in particular face many challenges in
going to school in Malawi. Traditional gender roles and cultural
beliefs mean that education is not within reach for many girls.
Furthermore, the custom of early marriage, combined with the
dangers of commuting to school and expectations of girls within
the household, prevent many girls from receiving an adequate
education. There is, therefore, a huge demand for the funding of
girls’ education in Malawi, and we recognised this opportunity to
work on ongoing projects with the communities there.
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How did you connect with Build a School?
Build A School is a UK-registered charity based in Malawi and we
partner with them to complete our construction projects. After some
research, we discovered them online. Following a series of Skype calls
with their co-ordinator, Ann Page, we decided that they were a great
fit for E.G.G., as their passion for equality in education closely aligns
with ours.
Being a small organisation, we are able to work closely with them
through every step of the projects we undertake. We work with
their architects, builders and contractors to plan and implement
projects. Having this relationship means we are able to ensure that
every dollar is well spent and directly improves girls’ education.
Have you visited Malawi to see your projects first hand?
In January, we visited Malawi for the first time. It was incredible to
meet the Build A School team, and be shown the projects E.G.G. has
funded over the past four years. It was particularly rewarding to meet
the girls at the schools where these projects are being constructed.
At Kabuthu, where we are currently constructing a new girls’
boarding hostel, the girls showed us their current living arrangements
and told us about some of the difficulties they face daily in receiving
an education. While it was confronting, and in many instances,
heartbreaking to see the challenges they face, it was uplifting to be
able to talk to them and see that the projects E.G.G. funds are truly
making an impact.
The girls at Kabuthu will soon be moving into safer, more hygienic
and more comfortable living conditions. When we talked to the
principal, he informed us that enrolments for girls at this school had
already increased greatly since construction began on the boarding
hostel.
While in Malawi, we also had the very rare opportunity to meet
14 village chiefs and address them in a meeting! We told them about
E.G.G. and they described the importance of improving the standard
of girls’ education in their villages. It was humbling to be in their
presence and to feel their appreciation for our work.
Apart from your work with E.G.G. what do you do? Are you
working or studying?
We are both working and studying in Auckland, at the University of
Auckland. Lucy is studying a BA/LLB (hons) degree, majoring in Ancient
History; and I am also studying a Bachelor of Law and Arts, with a
double major in French and Politics. We both work alongside our
studies – I work part-time at KPMG, doing an internship in management
consulting, and Lucy works in after-school care with children.
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18 Style | report
the hunt for the
million-dollar
eggs
Some are worth millions; others have been lost
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renaissance fabergé egg
Style | report 19
Peter Carl fabergé
famous easter eggs by fabergé
in St Petersburg Musuem
third Imperial easter egg
first fabergé egg hen egg at the fabergé Museum
tsar nicholas II with his family
highly-regarded pieces of decorative art, fabergé eggs
were created by Peter Carl fabergé, of the house of
fabergé, between 1885 and 1917. the eggs were made
in russia and usually contained a tiny surprise inside, as
elaborate as a bejewelled clockwork toy. Should one
hit the market today, it would be worth at least $30
million.
the russian royal family commissioned 50, gifting
them to each other at easter. Most elaborately designed
and referred to today as the ’imperial eggs’, 43 have
been found, but the whereabouts of seven remains a
mystery.
The first Fabergé egg was made for Tsar Alexander
III, as an easter gift for his wife, the empress Maria
feodorovna, in 1885. Known as the hen egg, it was
crafted from gold with an opaque white enamelled
shell. Inside was a “yolk”, with a pure gold hen enclosed,
in a similar fashion to a russian nesting doll. Inside the
hen was a mini diamond replica of the royal crown
and a tiny ruby egg pendant. empress Maria was so
delighted by the gift that Alexander appointed Fabergé
a “goldsmith by special appointment to the Imperial
Crown”, and commissioned another egg the following
year and so the tradition continued.
Peter Carl fabergé was given complete freedom
for the design of future imperial easter eggs. the
designs became more and more elaborate, and not
even the tsar was aware what spectacular creations
would be made each year.
After Alexander III’s death on November 1, 1894,
his son nicholas II carried on the tradition and
presented a Fabergé egg to both his wife, Alexandra
feodorovna, and his mother, the Dowager empress
Maria feodorovna.
the imperial eggs gained attention of the upper
class. fabergé was asked to make similar eggs for the
likes of the Duchess of Marlborough, the rothschild
family and the Yusupovs. Industrialist Alexander
Kelch commissioned 12 eggs, though only seven
appear to have been completed.
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A security guard watches over the rothschild Fabergé egg,
displayed at Christie’s auctioneers on october 4, 2007, in London
Where Are TheY NoW?
the violent russian revolutions of 1917 saw the end
of this extravagant tradition. In october 1917, the
Bolsheviks seized power and the tsar and his family
fled to ekaterinburg, where they were executed
the following July. With the tzars overthrown, the
Fabergé family fled russia.
The eggs were confiscated. Ten were held at the
Kremlin Armoury, another 10 are thought to have
been stolen in 1918, and many more were sold by the
Bolsheviks and scattered across the West. Inadvertently,
Starlin saved a number of the eggs by selling them at an
extremely low rate to foreign investors. others were
thought to have been melted down for their precious
metals and jewels.
Today you can find 10 of the imperial easter
eggs on display at Moscow’s Kremlin Armoury
Museum. Queen elizabeth has three eggs in her own
collection.
from time to time an egg will reappear. the most
recent of which was the third Imperial easter egg of
1887.
the Love
trophies egg
the third
fabergé Imperial
easter egg
INTrIguINg FAbergé
eggS
1887: third imperial easter egg
Discarded as a worthless item within a deceased
estate, this egg ended up in an American flea market.
It was purchased by a man who had intentions of
melting down the gold to surpass the £8000 ($14,000)
purchase price. When the scrap-metal value was too
low, he stubbonly held on to his ‘bad’ purchase. Years
later, he googled the name etched on the timepiece
inside the egg, which fortunately connected him to a
british Fabergé expert. The £20-million ($35.6-million)
goldmine that had been sitting in a humble kitchen
in the Mid West, uSA, was purchased by a private
collector. Antique dealer Wartski was given permission
to show the egg to the public in London, in April 2014.
1895: rosebud egg
The first egg given to Tsar Nicholas II’s new bride
empress Alexandra Feodorovna. The yellow-enamelled
rosebud inside was a symbol of their former home in
germany and its rose garden, in which they shared
their first easter. Later owned by an english couple,
the central panel was reportedly damaged when the
bejewelled egg was thrown across the room during an
argument.
1907: the love trophies egg
Controversy surrounded this egg for 50 years, with
experts struggling to decide when it was given, to
whom and how it made it out of russian. We now
know it was a gift from tsar nicholas II to his mother,
in 1907, and the surprise inside was a miniature of all
the imperial children. how it came to be out of russia,
however, has never been confirmed.
1914: imperial Coronation egg
A miniature replica of the coronation coach, it took
fabergé’s craftsman, georg Stein, 15 months to create.
June 1935: richly decorated and highly-ornate Fabergé eggs, pictured as part of a russian art exhibition
famous easter eggs by fabergé in St Petersburg Museum
Basket of flowers Imperial easter egg, from the royal
Collection 2011, her Majesty Queen elizabeth II
Imperial Coronation egg
The MISSINg IMperIAL eggS
All seven are imperial eggs, originally gifted to empress Maria
Feodorovna, by either husband Tsar Alexander III or son Nicholas II.
1886: hen with sapphire pendant egg. Also known as the
‘egg with hen in Basket’, it survived the russian revolution (1917),
but has been missing since 1922.
1888: Cherub with Chariot egg. Vague details suggest this
egg, known also as the ‘Angel with egg in Chariot’, was last sold at a
new York auction house in 1934.
1889: néCessaire egg. Last sold in 1952, it originally contained a
small 13-piece manicure set.
1897: mauve egg. referred to also as ‘Mauve egg with 3
Miniatures’, the heart-shaped ‘surprise’ is owned by the Link of
times foundation, russia, but the egg is elusive.
1902: empire nephrite egg. this egg is thought to have included
a medallion portrait of Tsar Alexander III, hence it’s secondary name
of ‘Alexander III Medallion egg’.
1903: royal danish egg. one of the largest eggs, it’s referred to
also as the ‘Danish Silver Jubilee egg’.
1909: alexander iii Commemorative egg. this egg hasn’t
been seen by the public since before the russian revolution (1917).
A Fabergé enamel and two-colour gold egg bonbonniere, estimated
at $53,500-$90,00 and displayed at Christie’s.
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A DREAM TEAM
Creativity, craftsmanship and a flair for design combine with effortless
results in this striking new build in the heart of Christchurch..
Words Luci Morris PhoTogrAPhy charLie Jackson
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“When it comes to architecture, bigger is
not necessarily better, it’s just bigger.”
– Nick Officer, First Light Studio
Matt and Kim love spending
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So we designed them a home that
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There is nothing more exciting then stepping
inside a home that proudly sits at 180m², only to
be confronted with a sense of space.
For designer Nick Officer, of First Light
Studio, efficient floor plans are something he is
particularly passionate about, with his journey
in architecture beginning with the international
success of a compact one-bedroom 70m²
home. “180m² is on the bigger side of what
we design,” he shares. “When it comes to
architecture, bigger is not necessarily better, it’s
just bigger.”
For homeowners robyn and Peter smith
the intention was to build a townhouse that
they could “lock-up and leave”. despite having
undertaken a number of renovations in the past,
this was the first time the couple had built.
Faced with a rebuild in the wake of the
Canterbury Earthquakes they made the
decision to build a home for them on a site
that previously had housed a rental property.
“It was a typical Christchurch bungalow, which
unfortunately had to be demolished, providing
an opportunity to modernise what was a rather
tired suburban section,” explains Nick..
“The brief was to create a building in keeping
with its surroundings and neighbourhood
context, that was respectful of its predecessor
but with its own sleek, chic personality,” he
continues. “An injection of something new, with
something old.”
Maximising the site, the result is a light, openplan,
rectilinear townhouse, which exceeded
Peter and robyn’s expectations. “We really
loved what they came up with.”
Translating the design into its striking physical
form was Peter and robyn’s son, Jeremy.
Passionate about his craft, Jeremy’s business is
aptly named The Woodsmith and is building a
reputation for beautiful bespoke detailing. In the
case of his parent’s home, this is found in the
staircase.
“We love the whole place,” enthuse the
couple, “but without doubt the best part is the
staircase: it doesn’t even touch the ground.”
More closely resembling a piece of art than
a functional aspect of the home, the floating
staircase is made of solid wood and was built
on-site.
Forming part of the staircase are vertical
solid wood beams, which create a connection
between the west-facing gallery and the rest of
the home.
A series of three metre by one metre
windows, the west-facing gallery is a balance
of architectural detail and functionality. Adding
interest to the western wall, both internally and
externally and boasting double height ceilings,
it also brings natural light and garden views into
the home.
“The house has a minimal approach to detail,”
explains Nick. “The design is expressed in the
form, which extends inside with architectural
elements, such as the staircase and the west
gallery adding to the success of the space.”
As an interior designer, robyn was all too
happy to turn her hand to crafting an interior
unique to them. “We travel a bit and one thing
we love is hotel design. With this in mind I
decided to be a bit more adventurous and bring
in some quirky wallpaper ideas in the lounge,
cloakroom and landing.
“I usually work in a more timeless fashion
and really had to push my boundaries with this
house, and, of course, found it much harder to
do than someone else’s!”
The result, however, is beautiful. The vibrant
wallpapers sit in perfect harmony against
the soft neutrals and natural textures found
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The ground floor is comprised of a generous
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kitchen). “Complete with en suite, the guest
wing is entirely separate from the rest of the
house, which is often not the case,” explains
Nick. “separating the guest and main bedrooms
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privately while guests are visiting.
“Two second-level bedrooms, each with their
own en suite then complement the ground
floor.”
For robyn and Peter, their 180m² ‘compact’
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provided them with their much sought-after
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with the number of grandchildren having
jumped from two to nine, the need for more
outdoor play area is calling and they are well
underway with the design and build of their
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and Robyn is doing the interior. “The first house
was such a success, we thought we would do it
all over again,” laugh the couple.
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luxE living
loungE in luxury
We love the answer to relaxation that is the Swingrest
by Daniel Pouzet – the ultimate hanging lounger.
Inspired by the high ceilings of the villas of Dedon Island,
in the Philippines, the Swingrest is at home indoors
and out under the trees. Part of the DEDon range at
Domo Luxury Furniture Concepts – who are looking to
set up a Christchurch pop-up showroom later this year.
Watch this space!
livE likE ThE king
Elvis and Priscilla Presley bought this home for USD$400,000
(NZD$570,000), when they were first married in 1967. The
property consists of a 500-square-metre home, an attached
guest house, large motor court and decadent pool terrace
overlooking the city to ocean views. The four-bedroom, fivebath
residence is sited on 0.48 hectares on the street popularly
known as “Billionaires Row”. Newly renovated the home is up
for sale for a cool USD$30 million (NZD$42.7 million).
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Houses can now be as modern
in functionality as they are in
aesthetics. This home was
designed for an engineer,
passionate about technology.
A SmARTeR SpAce
WHAT’S YOUR
Technology AT home
We are surrounded by technology: we get our daily news fix from an app on our
phone, we shop online, even homework is completed via a smart system. So, how does
this translate into the home? Luci Morris takes a look.
In the home, technology is found everywhere
we look: from the state-of-the-art appliances in
the kitchen and laundry, to our home security.
Our homes are no longer controlled by us, they
are smarter than ever before and are driven by
technology.
essentially, a smart home sees all aspects of the
home controlled from your smartphone. From
security, to heating, cooling, lighting, irrigation and
even the pulling of blinds, through technology we
are able to personalise our home environments
when we aren’t even there! This saves us money,
time and energy.
many systems will even allow you to create
entire ‘scenes’ at one touch of the button. prepare
your home for your return at the end of the day,
or lock it up as you dash out the door to work –
it’s all become so simple.
While pre-wiring your home during the
construction stage is the most effective way
to embrace a smart home, a simple Google
search reveals a number of over-the-counter
systems that allow you to embrace smart home
technology on a smaller scale, controlling aspects
such as security, irrigation, and home heating.
But technology in the home doesn’t end there.
With analogue television switched off in
New Zealand in 2013, even the most
technophobic were forced to embrace
technology, with new televisions and source
boxes required to ensure we could still sit down
and watch our favourite show.
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Style | home 33
The engine behind any home entertainment
system is the source: Freeview, Sky, Blu-Ray, DVD,
gaming device and the list goes on. If plugged in,
the source simply sends the image and sound out
through the television. A larger system will work
in conjunction with a receiver, which processes
the information and passes the sound through to
your speakers.
From fl oor-standing to recessed, speakers come
in a range of styles enabling you to tailor-make
your sound and overall look.
When it comes to selecting the perfect
television or screen you need to think about how
close you will be sitting: is the screen going to be
used for viewing sport and movies in a designated
media room or it is for everyday use?
It is important you don’t overwhelm a small
room with a large screen and while size may not
always matter, viewing distance does. You want
to be far enough away from the screen so that
the picture is natural in appearance; too close
and you may notice the individual pixels making
up the image. consumer reports indicate that as
a general rule you should be sitting 1.5-2 metres
from a 40-47-inch high-defi nition (HD) screen,
and 1.8-2.5 metres from a 50-inch HD screen.
You don’t have to have a big entertainment
system or touch pads in every room to embrace
technology, however. There are a number of
mod-cons out there that bring an ease of living
into the home.
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FLOORING
A collaboration between philips and Desso has seen luminous carpet
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innovative product is transforming the way people interact with a space.
Suitable to provide directional information in a commercial area, or to
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DREAM
home
Richmond Hill
by Mark Prosser Builders
having lost their home in the Canterbury earthquakes, the
homeowners were looking for an elegant design that reflected a
fresh start, yet retained a sense of heritage.
The importance of preserving the past saw recycled rimu from
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“I spent two days looking for the best lengths at the demolition
yard, to best represent a match with the floor from the previous
house. It was painstakingly slow, but rewarding to see our clients
happy with the result,” says mark Prosser.
A stunning macrocarpa custom-made kitchen includes stainlesssteel
benches and an island that boasts a solid American walnut
benchtop. This warm heart of the home is clearly designed to
make food preparation a pleasure.
The attention to detail extends to the exterior. Cedar beval-back
weatherboards make a strong impression, while the high upstands
of tray roofing add depth and shading.
The build took nine months, from start to finish.
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the art of the
sublime
Inspired by local landscapes, painter Simon Edwards
creates artworks that overwhelm the senses.
Words AnnE HudSon
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simon edwards is a regular contributor to Art in A
Garden and it is there that I first saw his beautiful
paintings. They stand out in their execution of
an atmospheric landscape, familiar to most New
Zealanders even if unable to pin point their actual
location.
edwards was born in Christchurch, where he
attended art school at the University of Canterbury
and continues to live and work. It is, therefore, only
natural that the south Island landscape should be
the source of his work. In his artist statement he
describes himself as a modernist in that he is aware
of his materials, conscious of his methodology and
follows traditional forms of the landscape. In the
process of painting he builds up a dialogue between
the medium, the landscape and himself.
however, edwards’ paintings go beyond being a
record of a place, they invite us to consider: what is
beauty; what is the sublime? the subject matter is
of the physical world; mountains, the ocean, the sky,
and the elements of wind, ice, rain, and fire, painted
in a way that we are drawn into beautiful – but
perilous – landscapes.
In 3000AD, ‘Longinus’ put forward a theory that
great words or rhetoric could move us, transcend
our everyday thoughts and emotions creating
a feeling beyond words, beyond metaphor and
symbolism. these words elevated the soul. Later,
in the 17th century, englishman edmund Burke
popularised this idea. he contended that the sublime
was a response to objects in nature or music and
art that moved us in a way that we feared for our
mortality. He said that terror at a safe distance
He paints mountains that overwhelm us with their
grandeur, fire storms that threaten our life, stormy
oceans that should we sail on them we would surely
meet our doom.
produced a notion of the sublime, whereas beauty
created a feeling of relaxing pleasure.
Immanuel Kant took the notion of the sublime
further. He felt that some natural phenomena were
beyond man’s comprehension. the phenomena
were so immense man did not have the words to
explain it, in fact, could not get his head around the
idea.
edwards deals with all this in his paintings. he
paints mountains that overwhelm us with their
grandeur, fire storms that threaten our life, stormy
oceans that, should we sail on them, we would
surely meet our doom. By tapping into the 19thcentury
romantic tradition of landscape paintings,
such as Joseph turner and John Constable, edwards
conveys the mystery and majesty of our landscape in
a way that promotes a sense of fear of its enormity
and a calm at its beauty. His ethereal fragments of
the imagination share with us – through the form,
material and colour of his paintings – a notion of the
sublime.
This is a notion that the population of Canterbury
well understands after being confronted with
earthquakes and fires. These incidents were often
described as surreal in that they were beyond
normal reality and hard to describe, when in fact
they were sublime. the experiences were beyond
our capacity to understand them, but at the same
time provided insight into our human condition,
hope of something beyond us, something beyond
the structures of our human brain, an inkling of our
immortality.
Canterbury is fortunate to have the paintings of
Edwards to articulate this for them.
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CHrISTCHurCH’S
BEST
rECENT BuILDING?
Architect Richard Dalman gives us his insight into
Christchurch’s best post-quake buildings.
So, what is Christchurch’s best new building post the earthquakes?
Is it the Transitional Cathedral, ilex in the Botanic Gardens, the Bus
Exchange, the Deloitte’s Building, or even the Fridge Library?
While all of the above buildings add to the Christchurch
architectural environment, the Fridge Library is a personal favourite
of mine. It’s a cracker. An old glass-fronted fridge and an abandoned
couch that somehow just arrived, on an empty site on the corner
of Barbadoes and Kilmore streets. Originally stocked with a few
books, the collection has grown over the years as people have
taken or borrowed some to read and replaced with others. This is a
‘pop-up’ that truly speaks of the Christchurch community spirit post
earthquakes. But is it architecture?
I guess that depends on your definition. A structure with a useful
outdoor space in front, considered and appropriate in its location,
privately funded for community use. It offers function and delight.
My vote would be yes, but I know many of my colleagues would
disagree.
But for Architecture with a capital A, the best recent building is
surely the Transitional (Cardboard) Cathedral. And this is probably
New Zealand’s most well-known building internationally.
It was designed by world-renown Japanese architect Shigeru
Ban who won the 2014 Pritzker Architecture Prize (the top world
architecture award). He is perhaps the most famous architect to
have ever worked in New Zealand.
I have heard Shigeru Ban talk on several occasions. His practice is
split between post-disaster work which he doesn’t charge for, and
other more standard commissions.
Christchurch is very fortunate to have this building. It ticks many of
the “Great Architecture” boxes.
• It responds to the site. Its location is on the site of an old church
opposite one of Christchurch’s four main squares, and also opposite
the CTV building site where many of the architect’s countrymen
were killed.
• It responds to the Christchurch Cathedral that it temporarily
replaces. Triangular proportions of each end of the Cathedral were
studied, and the ends of the Transitional Cathedral responds to
these. The new building morphs between the two different-shaped
ends, creating an interesting exterior form, but more importantly
a wonderful interior space. The glass window to the north also
responds to the original rose window of the Christchurch Cathedral.
• It responds to the situation. Christchurch needed a new central
worship space, and we needed it quickly. The simple construction
system enabled a fast construction process.
• The plan is simple and rational. The building is easy to understand
and use as a visitor.
• It is for public use. Shigeru Ban said he would only be involved if the
building would be for public use, not just for church use. This is the
case, and it appears to be well used by many different groups and
organisations throughout Christchurch.
• People love it. I always enjoy being inside, and I always take my New
Zealand and overseas guests to see the building, and they are always
impressed!
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EXPERTISE
& PARTICULAR
PLANNING!
Lynette McFadden
Harcourts Gold Business Owner
Harcourts NZ Inspirational Women Ambassodor
March is always a frantic part of the year
for me. In fact, if I’m completely honest,
it’s a mixture of chaos, manic activity
and stress. As a franchise, we work to a
financial year that completes on March
31st and the irony of an April 1st restart
has always seemed appropriate.
It’s no surprise we endeavour to complete the
year strongly, driven by an old-fashioned mix
of personal pride, rigid deadlines and a desire
to do the best possible job for our clients. We
are not alone: our industry competes for the
hard-to-wear ‘best in the business’ label and as a
leader I’m driven by the credibility this delivers as
well as opportunities for our company and our
people.
It’s also the time of year where we commence
business planning and after 23 years of this,
coupled with the quarterly reviews and
numerous associated meetings, you can see
why March is a little mad.It’s not just planning an
effective business session with all the associated
collateral, it’s using it as an opportunity to
engage and connect at a deeper level with
your people.
I’ve navigated my way through many different
types of plans – massive forms that you filled
with dreams and goals, as well as single sheets
that had a focus on facts, numbers and stats
– and all of them had their place. Personally,
I favour a mixture of both, and because I
respond well to the accountability a good plan
encourages, I am an absolute advocate of their
benefits in business and life.
After years of experimentation, I’ve come to the
following conclusions regardless of the status of
the plan.
1. It’s better to have a plan than not. No one
wants to just float. At best, you could go forward,
but the likelihood is you’ll go nowhere … or
backward. So, get a plan. It doesn’t have to be
fancy; the priority is to have one, not how it
looks.
2. One plan doesn’t fit all and as a business
owner I’ve got to try and work within a number
of frameworks and across lots of different
people’s abilities. It’s a big ask at times! I guess
the catchcry here is ‘patience and perseverance’.
3. We can all be open to being better and a plan
gives you the chance to explore that in both a
singular and a consultative manner. You can look
at it and work on it quietly on your own or with
others.
4. Our dreams fuel our outcomes. Dream big
or dream small; I’m told the world needs more
dreamers because they push both boundaries
and beliefs.
I refer to these four principle as my four truths
when it comes business planning.
Hopefully, in two weeks’ time I’ll bring them all
to the table as we guide our entire company
forward with this year’s Business Planning. Then
it’s about watching the plan become a set of
actions; that’s where the real beauty starts.
Fingers crossed.
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44 Style | landscaping
meaningful
TREE
selection
Craig Wilson provides advice and
considerations for selecting the right
trees for your property.
on a recent trip to the local refuse centre, i was struck by the amount
of ‘greenwaste’ being dumped by an almost continuous stream of
car and trailers – all loaded to the hilt with a mixed selection of flax,
pittosporum and other woody trimmings. i couldn’t help but see this
as a whole lot of trees and shrubs that 10, 20 or even 30 years ago
were planted in the wrong place. it does seem a pity to be removing
plant material that could have had many more years of life had its
initial planting and selection been given a bit more thought.
A successful planting would be defined by many as one that over
time can express a plant’s mature form. this would especially be
true of trees that are all too often viewed as a liability as they reach
maturity. to avoid the costs of undue maintenance and premature
removal of any planting you are about to undertake, ask yourself is
this the right plant in the right place? is there enough room for your
selected specimen to grow without it eventually casting unwanted
shade into the living area of your home? Will a mature canopy
overhang the neighbour’s property and create a nuisance factor for
them? Will the amount of leaf drop create a maintenance headache
for you?
Apart from the financial cost of ongoing maintenance and eventual
removal, perhaps the biggest cost of removing a poorly selected
planting is the redundant time it took to grow and the years ahead
before a replacement specimen will start to have a meaningful spatial
presence. a well-chosen tree or planting, rather than being a future
liability, has many benefits.
This brings to mind a flowering cherry tree on a neighbouring
property on the street where i live. it would be 40-50 years old and
in its mature form is an amazing specimen with a spectacular blossom
display in spring. it is well-positioned in an established garden where it
is visible and enjoyed by everyone on the street. it shades the footpath
in summer and gives a distinctive character to the streetscape. to lose
the visual impact this tree has on its local surroundings would be a
great loss, and due to its thoughtful, original planting, there seems no
reason why it wouldn’t be there and enjoyed by our community for
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EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
with Tim Goom
The grass really
is greener...
Nothing beats the scent of a freshly mown lawn.
For many of us, this sensory hit instantly triggers
memories of balmy childhood summers and outdoor
gatherings of family and friends.
Traditional lush lawns are hard wearing and soft underfoot. They can handle
the intensive foot traffic families and dogs mete out and provide a soft safe
place for young children to play. Picnicing or relaxing on your lawn will provide
a cooler alternative in the heat of summer to your hardscaped outdoor areas.
The uniformity of a well maintained lawn accentuates your home and garden
beds by providing a contrast.
Be prepared!
There are an array of options for creating a traditional lush lawn, but first
things first - proper preparation of the site is critical to the success of your
lawn. For a new lawn, existing growth and weeds should be removed and
the area levelled. Drainage should be considered to avoid wet spots and
flooding. Organic matter such as compost, manure and quality topsoil can be
added to improve the quality of the site. Lawns require regular watering, so
installing appropriate irrigation before establishing your lawn will help ensure
its successful growth.
• Ready lawn or instant turf will usually come with a premium price tag in
exchange for immediate results. Consistent watering will be necessary
and it may take time for the seams to disappear, but you’ll be able to
relax on your soft lawn in no time.
• Hydroseeding is when a mixture of mulch, fertiliser, seed and water
are sprayed onto a prepared, level area. The mulch protects seeds
and retains moisture.
• Hand seeding is the most cost effective option available but requires
careful attention to ensure an even spread.
Once your lawn is established, regular maintenance is required to protect the
investment you have made. Fertilising, spraying for weeds and watering are
crucial to keep your lawn looking its best throughout the seasons.
It’s covered!
There is a move towards lawn alternatives - spurred on by the significant
burden of maintaining a lawn. For some, lawn mower noise and maintenance,
excessive water consumption and chemical fertilising - and possibly allergies
- can make a traditional lawn overwhelming. Ground covers are becoming a
popular and eco friendly alternative. There are a range of native and exotic
ground covers which blanket the ground and create a lush look. Most are able
to withstand light foot traffic and require far less maintenance and watering
than lawns. Popular ground cover options include thyme, leptinella, blue star
clover, yarrow and moss. If considering a ground cover option, it is important
to create a physical border for containment - otherwise it may be difficult
to control lateral spread.
Fake it!
For the ultra low maintenance option, artificial turf has come a long way
from the highlighter-green astro turfs of the past. There is now a huge range
of natural colours, textures and varieties, which mimic real lawns. Guests
won’t be aware you’re faking it unless they have a very close inspection.
Artificial turf should be UV stabilized to avoid fading, although with minimal
care it can last for years. The huge benefit of artificial turf is that it doesn’t
require watering, fertilizing or weeding - and unlike its natural counterparts, it
significantly reduces allergy triggers. Artificial turf is perfect for smaller areas
or areas in which it might be tricky to navigate a lawnmower.
If you are looking out the window and surveying a post summer desiccated
lawn and want to discuss options, contact Goom Landscapes. We can advise
you on the best site-specific solutions to reinvigorate your lawn areas.
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46 Style | fashion
fashion news
an ’80s Revival
For an era so often referred to as bad taste, the 1980s still
manage to assert heavy influence on present-day fashion. Only
recently the spotlight has been turned back on Princess Diana
with an exhibition, Her Fashion Story, on show at Kensington
Palace until February 2018. It seems we just can’t get enough of
shoulder pads, 10-denier tights and sexy off-the-shoulder looks.
Princess Diana
feeling Blue
in PaRis
Some are interpreting the mania
for blue at Paris Fashion Week as
a statement of “the blues” about
the perceived rise of nationalism
across Europe and America.
While its exact symbolism is up
for debate, one thing is certain:
blue is the colour of the season.
A host of designers all used
the symbolically-charged hue in
their autumn-winter collections.
Including; Celine, Dior, Issey
Miyake, and Elie Saab.
Liven
Moon Young Hee
Paris Fashion Week
RumouR has it
The whispers are true, H&M will soon be
stationed within our city limits. The super
chain, with more than 4100 stores in 64
countries, is set to open New Zealand’s
second store in the $140-million retail and
office redevelopment, The Crossing, opposite
Ballantynes. We are looking forward to having
H&M’s selection of ‘conscious-sustainable’
styles right on our doorstep.
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1. Headphones from Repertoire $259.90 2. Jewellery from Abode $12-$30
3. Episode Jumper from Kimberleys $139 4. Scarves from Redcurrent $98.50 5. Dapper
Mr Bean Socks from The Collective $17 6. Earmuff Beanie from Bundle $44.90
7. Debbie Fur Jacket from Bundle $90 8. Garment Project Sneakers from Stencil
$269 9. Staple + Cloth Skirt from The Collective $329 10. Lexi Pant Culottes from
Repertoire $289.90 11. Jeffrey Campbell Booties from Andrea Biani $239.90
WHAT’S HAPPENING
AT THE COLOMBO
Just in time for A/W 17, two new stores have opened at
The Colombo: Identity stocks a number of Kiwi and Aussie
fashion brands, with a range of different styles; Bettie Monroe
is all designed and made right here in New Zealand, with a
focus on beautiful prints and feminine pieces.
We are excited to announce the expansion of Nordic Chill.
Originally a pop-up shop, these suppliers of Ikea now occupy
a massive 180sqm space, furthering their quest to spread
Scandinavian style into your homes.
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48 Style | fashion
Braxton Coat by
Viktoria + woods
Sueded asymmetric
wrap by Zimmermann
hyde round
Crown hat by
Mimco
whatever
the weather
Keep stylish this april with these all-weather trends.
the 5050 Over the Knee Boot
by Stuart weitzman
Rooftop Sweater by Ruby
Simone Roll Neck
Jumper by Bande
hardware
trench by
witchery
Rosefield Watch in Soft
Pink and Rose Gold by
The West Village
scandinavian
Vicarious Skirt
by Liam
稀 攀 戀 爀 愀 渀 漀
hux Bunny
outline L/S Top
– Huxbaby
easter hunt In the
Hundred Acre Wood –
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Bunny
Blanket –
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Style | junior 49
Bunnykins Set –
Royal Doulton
Bashful Bunny –
Jellycat
A TWiST oN
the easter
Bunny’s Helpers
Lily in Magicland Egg Cup
– Villeroy & Boch
easter treats
Given the spotlight is on excessive sugar consumption this Easter, you might want to think
outside the square for an Easter treat. We’ve selected some of the most adorable Easter
gifts that are sure to be Easter Bunny approved.
Rabbit Egg Cup –
Heritage NZ
Bunny Placemat
– Blue Brontide
Bunny Velvet Look
Cushion – Linens &
More
Peter Rabbit Pull Along –
Crabtree & Evelyn
indUsTRiaL
50 Style | wellbeing
TwO sImplE sTEps TO hElp
yOu bOuncE back frOm an
EastEr
bingE
are you feeling guilty and maybe a bit ‘off’ after some extra
indulgence during the most recent and often sugar-focused
holiday? thankfully Elly McGuinness gives us some muchneeded
advice.
Holidays such as Easter will always be part of life and should be
enjoyed. You should be able to enjoy a break away from your usual
exercise and eating routine at certain times of the year and feel good
that you have mindfully planned to do so.
However, with the excellent marketing of tasty treats and perhaps
the temporary ceasing of your exercise programme during this
period, you might be feeling annoyed or frustrated at yourself for
over-indulging. If you’ve gone a bit overboard and need to reset or
re-energise your body, then check out these two simple steps to get
you back on track.
1. Move on froM the guilt
What has happened in the past has already been and cannot
be changed. It is important to be able to find a way to move on
from guilty feelings about binging to help prevent other unhealthy
behaviours from occurring – for example, binging on exercise to try
and make up for it afterwards.
I know it is difficult to put this step into practice just by telling
yourself to move on, so here are a couple of tools that can help with
acceptance and creating a positive mindset:
• EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). This can help to clear
disruptions in your energy system caused by negative emotions that
you are holding on to – in this case, the feeling of guilt from over
indulgence. There are a vast array of resources available to teach you
about EFT, or for more serious emotional blockages you can see an
EFT practitioner.
• Try a guided meditation podcast focused on self-love and acceptance.
First, download a podcast platform (I use ‘Podcast Addict’) and then
use keywords to find a meditation podcast. One I recommend is
called ‘The Meditation Podcast’ by Jesse and Jeane Stern.
2. Make choices that nourish you
Instead of focusing on things to avoid (e.g. sugar or chocolate) as a
way of getting back on track, move away from the deprivation mindset
and instead focus on what you can add to your body or life to help
you to feel healthier.
• Movement: Get back on track with your fitness after Easter by
choosing a form of movement that you enjoy, rather than one you
feel like you have to do. Do it with the purpose of enjoying it and
feeling more energised rather than a negative mindset that tells you
to work off the extra kilogramme or two you have gained.
• food: Choose foods you enjoy that you know are nutrient dense
and nourishing for your body. For example, buy your favourite fruits
to snack on during the week. When you focus on optimal nutrition
choices from a wide variety of foods your cravings for ‘quick fixes’
will usually decrease.
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Style | | beauty home 51
hOTTEsT
aUtUMn
trEnDs
a new season, a new look? Andrea Hill gives us the
hottest hair trends for aW17.
Coming into the colder months, it still seems
like shorter is the way to go with the bobs
and lobs the main fashion trend, from the
runways to the red carpets. last year, it
was all about being light and whispy, now
it’s time to be a bit bolder with a stronger
texture and shape. A good way to do this
is with some bangs and blunt, yet textured,
ends. It’s time to break out those accessories
for some simple ways to jazz up your style.
the cut
With the length, try to hit just below the collarbone, long enough to
tie up out of the way. Add in some layers and, if you’re after a twofor-one
on trends, add in a fringe and you’re good to go.
Getting fringes can be a scary thought to some people, but you
shouldn’t be afraid. There is no right or wrong way to try a fringe.
Fringes don’t all have to be one length, so start with a longer one if
“Your face is unique.
you’re a bit apprehensive and shorten it as times goes on and you
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the colour
Medical Director
Dr Heather Jefferies
Coming into the colder months it’s time to brighten up those ends and
highlight features with some colour contouring. use the colour in your
hair to accentuate light and shadows, similar to contouring on your
face. This will create definition in your hair, making layers pop as well as
helping highlight certain facial features, giving your face a more-defined
look. Try not to go too light on ends – soft caramels and golden tones
will give the desired effect, rather than white or silvery blonde.
style it up
Time to break out your box of hair accessories that you’ve got hiding
away somewhere because they are all back on trend.
back in a big way, hair accessories can help you change up your
look, even simple things like bobby pins. use big pins and cross
multiple ones overtop of each other for an edgy way to style shorter
hair. If that’s not your thing go for anything with glitter or metallic and
you will be right on trend.
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54 Style | travel
ARROWTOWN’S
SEASON TO CELEBRATE
Christine de Felice explores the beauty of arrowtown in autumn.
Blending the history of its former gold-rush days and the spectacular
beauty of its Remarkables mountain backdrop together with quirky
style and sophistication, Arrowtown is the perfect getaway destination
any time of the year… but especially in autumn.
In this mellow season the charming, tree-lined town not only
presents its renowned, stunning palette of autumn colours, it adds an
extra southern sparkle with the annual five-day festival, the Akarua
Arrowtown Autumn Festival.
Launched over 30 years ago, the festival has become an iconic
Arrowtown tradition, attracting thousands of visitors every year.
This year’s event will run April 20-25, with Market Day on April
22, featuring arts and crafts from local artisans, a highlight as always.
The Arrow Miners Band playing on the Old Red Truck and the
Buckingham Belles Can Can will provide some lively entertainment,
with other traditional events – including the Street Parade, Art
Exhibition, Photo Exhibition, the Grand Variety Concert, the Vintage
Cars, the Shotover Country Music Concert and the Arrowtown
Entertainers Musical – offering plenty of variety over the five days.
There are several events and activities aimed at getting the youngsters
involved, too.
If you have never been before, the festival is a unique opportunity
for you to be amused, surprised and entertained, and also to enjoy the
local vibe and sheer enthusiasm of Arrowtown’s people, including the
many volunteers that take great pride in putting their festival together.
Where To STay
Arrowtown has plenty to match the high-end choices of its glitzier
neighbour Queenstown, but in a more tranquil environment. Stone
House Cottage, for example, is a five-star luxury retreat in a historic
145-year-old storehouse.
The Arrowtown House luxury boutique hotel offers spacious,
comfortable rooms and cuisine prepared by an award-winning chef.
Arrowtown Lodge B&B is a complex of luxury cottages in a
gorgeous garden setting, while the luxurious Millbrook Hotel and Spa
Resort has many additional facilities including the 18-hole golf course,
a swimming pool, day spa and health and fitness centre.
Where To Dine
Eating and drinking out is one of the great pleasures of any holiday,
and with its more than 20 bars and restaurants, Arrowtown won’t
disappoint. From pubs, bars and cafés, casual restaurants to ethnic
eateries, and right up to top-of-the-range fine-dining establishments,
there is something for any time of the day or night.
Of course, Otago is one of New Zealand’s most renowned winegrowing
regions, so if you want to venture further, there are some 200
vineyards within a short drive.
Back at your Arrowtown base for a blissful day of shopping before
heading home, you will find a diversity of fashion, décor, furniture and
gift stores to browse through, so try not to max out the credit card!
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56 Style | great escapes
The St James
Hanmer’s an absolute picture at this time of the year, so why not
book some time out at its newest five-star property? In the heart
of the village, The St James has recently been rated New Zealand’s
second-best luxury hotel (TripAdvisor’s 2017 Travellers Choice
Awards) and has now joined forces with Artisan Spa to bring you
‘Autumn Indulgence’ – a two-day package of pure relaxation. Relax
in two of Hanmer’s finest sanctuaries, and soak in the colour and
tranquillity of the alpine spa village.
www.thestjames.co.nz
GREAT
ESCAPES
With autumnal colour coating our landscapes
in shades of gold, now is a great time to jump
in the car and head out beyond the city limits.
These premier accommodation and activity
options will inspire you for your next trip.
Black Cat Cruises
Swimming With Dolphins in Akaroa with Black Cat Cruises
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Running all year round, and offering the award-winning Akaroa
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Earth & Sky
Mountaintop stargazing
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Larnach Castle
New Zealand’s castle is the perfect place to have a weekend
getaway. Experience the craftsmanship and Victorian
architecture and take time to explore the enchanting garden.
Three types of accommodation see you sleeping either within
the historic Stables, inside the delightful Larnach Lodge or in
the lap of luxury at Camp Estate. All include breakfast, but, for
something extra special, don’t miss the opportunity to dine at
the castle in the evening.
www.larnachcastle.co.nz
TranzAlpine
As one of the world’s greatest and most captivating journeys,
the TranzAlpine journey from Christchurch to Greymouth is an
experience of a lifetime. Relax, take a break and see the real New
Zealand unfold before your eyes. Cross the fertile farmlands of the
Canterbury Plains, and enjoy thrilling vistas over deep gorges as you
travel alongside the ice-fed Waimakariri River. Spectacular views of
the chiselled alpine landscape of the mighty Southern Alps will take
your breath away at every turn.
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If you don’t know the difference between a monk strap
and a derby, then it’s time to brush up on your shoe
knowledge as every man should know and own at least
one pair of the following styles.
1. Loafer
The loafer was first introduced by Wildsmith Shoes in
London. It is traditionally a casual shoe, but depending on
the construction can and is very easily worn on more formal
occasions.
2. Desert Boot
The style originates from a form of desert boots originally
worn by British forces in the Western Desert Campaign of
World War II.
3. DerBy
The derby has an open lacing system, in the form of two
quarters that are sewn on to the vamp. Conversely, the
Oxford has a closed lacing system (No. 7).
4. Boat
Invented in 1935, by American Paul A. Sperry (founder of
footwear company Sperry Top-Sider) and always worn
without socks.
5. Monk strap
A monk shoe has no lacing and is closed by a buckle and a
strap. It is typically a more dressy footwear option.
6. Wing tip
On a pair of wingtips, the toe cap is both perforated and
serrated along its edges and includes additional decorative
perforations in the centre of the toe cap.
7. oxforD
Sometimes called Balmorals after Balmoral Castle, the shoes
were eventually renamed after Oxford University where they
were popular amongst students in the 1800s.
8. CheLsea
Chelsea boots are ankle-high boots with an elastic side panel.
This boot dates back to the Victorian era, when it was worn
by both men and women.
9. Brogue
As a general rule, a shoe is less formal the more broguing
(decorative perforations) it has.
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60 Style | motoring
ElEcTrIfyINg
limousine
Ross Kiddie is charged up over BmW’s hybrid 7-series.
The New Zealand government’s decision to buy BMW 7-series cars
for its ministerial fleet has always been met with opposition by those
who feel more should be done to promote eco-friendly cars.
Personally, I don’t have a problem with the use of the 740d; the
engine is diesel-fed, it is economical and it easily meets rigid European
emission standards.
All that aside, I do believe the government here should be looking
at the 740e, a hybrid version of the 7-series, it encapsulates all
that the seven represents, but in a package that should satisfy the
environmentally-conscious.
The 740e is a trick piece of automotive design, the twinturbocharged,
four-cylinder engine displaces just 1997cc, but in
total it pumps out an amazing 240kW and 500Nm, assisted by all
the benefits electric propulsion generates. And if you add into the
equation a 2.1-litre per 100km combined-cycle fuel-usage claim, it all
seems a little improbable. But, the reality is, those figures are verified
and, what’s more, the 740e can travel up to 40km on electric power
only. Not only does the hybrid system work alongside the engine, it
also has plug-in capacity, that is the batteries can be charged using
household electrical supply.
It’s not just the mechanical engineering that makes the 740e rather
special, everything about the car is trick – right from the doors that
close by themselves (if they haven’t been pulled tight), to the hand
commands, which will control many of the in-cabin features.
I guess for a car that will set you back $200,000 the 7-series would
need to have a lot on offer, and it does. It is loaded with specification,
which leaves nothing to the imagination. It also drives majestically,
I‘m picking only a few will be sold to private buyers, it is a car that
lends itself to chauffeur-driven limousine use, and that’s why it is the
Crown’s choice for its ministers. Albeit, those in that pool are longwheelbase
versions, whereas the test car was standard length.
That aside, it is still the large, plush, luxury car that you would
expect BMW to do well. It glides in motion and is so quiet you can
never really tell what mode the driveline is in. Sure, you can select a
sport mode, which displays the rev counter to show what the engine
is doing, but in standard mode the comprehensive display graphics are
structured towards economical motoring and encouraging the driver
to make use of electrical current.
The 740e offers startling acceleration. It will scamper to 100km/h in
5.6sec and will make a 240km/h top speed (if laws allowed). The feel
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of acceleration is constant, and while it may be a hybrid, the big 740e
isn’t lethargic, it constantly feels spirited and that’s amazing considering
there is a lot of weight to shift at almost two-tonne.
On the open road it gobbles up distance willingly, it rides softly,
affording a glorious ride of luxury. Huge 20in Pirelli tyres are quiet
and offer substantial grip, even though there is a lot of weight working
against them. The 740e isn’t a car in which you can go gangbusters
into a corner, but it does, very reassuringly, have balance and solidity.
A lot of that has to do with drive through the rear wheels. The
handling sensation is pure.
If you also factor in the low position in the chassis where the hybrid
system batteries sit, as well as the low ride height, the centre of
gravity is such that the body doesn’t sway over the suspension, any
body movement is arrested and controlled by the complexity of air
suspension.
BMW has adopted a fairly traditional approach to its hybrid
mechanicals, it’s a bit like describing it as a Toyota Prius on steroids,
and, of course, the 740e is a car of stature and grandeur.
However, if hybrids aren’t your thing, the brand new 7-series also
arrives with V8 petrol power or the six-cylinder diesel I mentioned in
my introduction.
While I couldn’t replicate those fabulous fuel-usage figures BMW
claim, after 250km in the test car it was showing an 8.1L/100km
(35mpg) combined cycle average, which is pretty smart under test
conditions.
BMW is working on a well-advanced programme introducing hybrid
options throughout its range. That doesn’t surprise me, in the last
few years most vehicles in its line-up have had battery-regeneration
technology.
I’m looking forward to driving more hybrids from this high-profile
German manufacturer, perhaps something more middle-of-the-road,
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FooD news
CREAMY COCONUT YOGHURT
Nicola Galloway shares one of the divine recipes from her latest book.
I am often asked at my workshops for a dairy-free yoghurt recipe, so
share this lusciously tart and creamy coconut yoghurt recipe, which I
make for my son who is dairy intolerant. It is easy to make but read
the recipe carefully, as there are a few simple steps to success.
The easiest and most effective way to get started is to use a small
quantity of store-bought, unsweetened coconut yoghurt (check that
it contains live cultures in the ingredients list). Once you have your
first batch going you can continue to use yoghurt from each batch to
inoculate your next one. It’s as simple as that.
Alternatively, a quality probiotic in capsule or powder form (check it
is dairy-free if required) can be used, but this option is expensive if you
have to purchase a whole bottle. If you already have a bottle knocking
around in the fridge, check the use-by date as probiotics lose their
effectiveness over time.
Although I don’t often recommend particular products, I have
found canned coconut products vary greatly and make a difference
to success. Trade Aid Coconut Milk is my go-to as it results in a
gorgeously creamy yoghurt. It does, however, contain a small amount
of guar gum, a natural stabiliser that can be a gut irritant for some
people. If this is the case, use 100% coconut cream such as Ayam
Coconut Cream (use two cans as they are smaller 270g size) or Little
Bare Coconut Cream (a local Nelson product).
MAKES 400G / GLUTEN-FREE / DAIRY-FREE
400-540g coconut milk or coconut cream
(see introduction for recommended brands)
Plus one of the following:
2 Tbsp coconut yoghurt from a previous batch or store-bought
coconut yoghurt with live cultures
OR
2 probiotic capsules or ½ tsp quality probiotic powder
(40 billion live cells per capsule)
Quantities can be increased to make a larger batch.
Scoop the coconut milk or cream into a clean 500ml jar and use a fork
or small whisk to combine. If the thick cream in the can is too solid
to mix into the liquid, gently heat the contents of the can in a small
saucepan until melted together – don’t boil, just heat until combined –
then pour into the clean jar and cool to around 40°C.
Spoon in the reserved coconut yoghurt or open the probiotic capsules
and sprinkle the powder over the milk/cream. Stir well then secure the lid.
Place somewhere warm to ferment for 12-24 hours. In the warmer
months a high shelf in the kitchen may be warm enough, but in winter
a little ingenuity could be required. I use a yoghurt maker (with a
500ml Agee jar), filling the maker with warm tap water (40-45°C) to
the level of the shoulder of the jar and replacing the water after 12
hours if the yoghurt needs longer. The water must not be too hot or
the yoghurt can separate. After a few batches you will work out the
best position for your home and time of the year.
After 12 hours, check the flavour of the yoghurt. It is ready when it
tastes and smells sweetly sour and has thickened a little – how much
will depend on the brand of coconut milk/cream used. If needed, leave
for a further 6-12 hours until the taste is to your liking.
Place in the fridge and chill for 8 hours
to thicken before eating. If the yoghurt
separates in the fridge, simply stir to
combine. Consume within 7 days.
Remember to save 2 tablespoons
to make your next batch.
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PEKING
ON PAPANUI
Vanessa Ortynsky explores the
newly re-opened Sala Sala.
A large estate stands out from Papanui Road, beckoning dinners
from Merivale and beyond. The windows catch the early evening
sun, and the fit-out makes Sala Sala the perfect setting for an
evening out.
Sala Sala reopened under new management at the beginning
of this year, and it’s quickly becoming a mainstay in Christchurch’s
culinary landscape. The new menu incorporates a variety of Asian
dishes and is renowned for its Peking duck.
We begin our meal with fresh salmon sashimi and pork, and
chive dumplings cleverly warmed over tea-light candles. The
steamed dumplings are ever-so-slightly pan-fried and served with
soy sauce and chilli for extra zing.
As per the owner Victor’s recommendation, we share the
Peking duck for our main course. The Chinese speciality needs
to be prepared a day in advance. The extensive cooking process
means it’s often absent from the menus of contemporary Asian
establishments.
Having indulged in Peking duck a handful of times both in New
Zealand and Hong Kong, it’s safe to say the duck on offer at Sala
Sala tops the list for quality. Tender, succulent and crispy, the duck
is served contemporary style with both skin and meat rather than
only the crispy skin (which is customary in Hong Kong). The thin
crêpe-style pancakes maintain their temperature thanks to bamboo
steamers, in which boiled water sizzles for at least 10 minutes upon
arriving at our table. The combination of the light crêpe and tender
duck doused in plum sauce is an unbeatable combination, and we
quickly devour the entire dish.
They say you should judge a man by the company he keeps, and
I think you should judge a restaurant by the quality of its Peking
duck. Sala Sala has artfully mastered this delicacy. Whether or not
you’re one for Peking duck, however, you’ll still love the carefully
selected menu at this fine establishment.
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Tuesdays-Sundays: Lunch 11.30am-2pm, Dinner 5.30pm until late
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Rebuilt brick by brick and once again
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Homestead & Pantry is welcoming
visitors for breakfast, brunch, lunch
and exquisite High Teas. Also ideal
for weddings, special occasions and
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Open now 7am-5pm
40 Mona Vale Avenue,
Fendalton
03 341 7450
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GARDEN BUFFET
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Extensive selection of dishes ranging
local favourites through to International
and Asian cuisine.
Also famous for delicious desserts.
Definitely something to satisfy any
taste.
Open daily for lunch and dinner
110 Marshland Road, Christchurch.
Ph 386 0088
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RACECOURSE HOTEL &
MOTOR LODGE
Located opposite Riccarton Park,
this hotel offers great dining, Sports Bar
(with pool tables, SKY sport, gaming
lounge, TAB), Carbine Lounge and
affordable accommodation.
Hoofbeats Restaurant (famous for
their roasts) open daily for breakfast,
lunch & dinner.
Open daily from 6.30am. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
118 Racecourse Road, Riccarton, Christchurch
Phone 03 342 7150
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AlvArAdo’s MexicAn
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Alvarados is the essential destination for
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Open daily from 11.00am.
77 Stevens Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch
Ph 03 374 4149
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EMPIRE BAR & IZAKAYA
Japanese Restaurant, Bar & Grill,
Empire Bar & Izakaya is dark and
cavernous with nods to Japanese
refinement. Enjoy dining from our
Yakitori menu and the theatrics
from the grill. Or share a few dishes
with friends - Izakaya style.
Open Wednesday to Saturday 5pm - late.
(Closed Sunday - Tuesday)
172 St Asaph Street, Christchurch
Phone: 03 260 2606
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RIVERVIEW RESTAURANT
Located in the Cashmere Club, the
Riverview Restaurant offers quality,
affordable a la carte dining, 7 days a
week. Specialists in events and special
occasions. No function too big or too
small. Private functions room available.
Dine al fresco on the sheltered patio.
Open for Lunch: Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sun.
Open for Dinner from 5.30pm Tues to Sun.
(Closed Mon). Fully Licensed.
50 Colombo Street, Christchurch
Phone: 03 332 0092
www.cashmereclub.co.nz
Members, guests & affiliates welcome
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CLUB CAFE
Casual, bistro style dining in relaxed
surroundings.
With a wide choice of meals and daily
blackboard specials (including vegetarian
and gluten free options), you will find
we offer fantastic value for money.
Café is open 7 days for Lunch (12 noon -
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17 Carmen Road, Hornby
Phone: 03 349 9026
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Milanese
A taste of Italy right here in Selwyn...
Prebbleton’s best kept secret is a secret
no longer. The Milanese fully licenced
Italian restaurant and pizzeria is an
exceptional place to dine when you want
a taste of Italy. Fresh Pasta, Carbonara,
Spaghetti, to authentic Italian Pizzas. Dine
In or Takeaway.
Licensed/BYO wine only.
Private Functions available.
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407 Springs Road, phone 349 9652
(entrance on Marshs Road, behind Vege Shop)
Magnitude Cafe &
RoasteRy
Magnitude Coffee is a state of the art
designer Cafe & Roastery where coffee
lovers can fulfil all their needs. Divine
food made on premises daily. Full range
of healthy options. Try our gourmet
potatoes. Come and watch us roast
coffee, relax in our new cafe, and take
home your favourite freshly roasted
coffee beans, also available from our
website. Find us on Facebook.
Mon – Fri 7am – 4pm
Unit 2, 314 Tuam St Phone 366 3051
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Fisherman’s WharF
Spectacular Harbour Views
Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant offer’s
a warm & friendly atmosphere over
looking the working port of Lyttelton.
We have a range of wonderful meal
options to suit all. Seafood, Steaks,
Burgers, Thai dishes, Vegetarian, pasta &
kids meals. We serve only the freshest
locally caught fish & our produce is also
fresh & from the local markets. From
our boats to your plate.
39 Norwich Quay, 8082 Lyttelton.
Ph 328 7530
www.lytteltonwharf.co.nz
Open Wed to Sun 11.30am to late
Kum Pun Thai
Experience all of the exotic flavours that
Thailand has to offer right here in Christchurch.
Delightful surroundings with a fantastic
outdoor courtyard, this is the enjoyable place
as an alternative to cooking, or for that special
occasion to treat your loved ones. These
authentic dishes are designed to delight.
The extensive menu and great hospitality
is perfect for lunch and dinner. Try our very
popular $12 lunch menu with work friends.
Dinner Mon-Sun 5.30pm-10.00pm 7 Days
Lunch Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm
73 Victoria Street, Christchurch.
Phone: 03 365 5494 www.kumpunthai.com
IndIan Sumner CBd
Succulent Tandori Prawns , Mango Chicken
and naan bread. A snippet of the delicious
fare on offer at Indian Sumner. With no
added sugar, just delicious flavours the
menu has something to cater for all tastes.
Indian food just the way you like it.
Open daily, lunch 11.30am to 2pm, dining 5pm
to late. Wilson Parking Adjacent to Restaurant
Indian Sumner CBD
185a Manchester St, Kensington House
Christchurch 8011, Tel: 03-365-4433
Also at: Indian Sumner
11a Wakefield Ave, Sumner
Christchurch 8081, Tel: 326-4777
www.indiansumner.co.nz
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PIERVIEW RESTAURANT
Located upstairs in the New Brighton
Club, the Pierview Restaurant offers a
stunning panoramic view of the
Pegasus coastline and New Brighton
Pier. Irresistible a la carte menu,
excellent specials and now open for
Brunch on Sundays from 10.30am.
Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday
from 5.30pm and
Sunday Brunch from 10.30am.
202 Marine Parade, New Brighton
Phone 03 388 8210
www.newbrightonclub.co.nz
WHITFORD’S
RESTAURANT & BAR
Discover Whitford’s Restaurant inside
the Woolston Club.
Enjoy our hospitality, friendly service
and value for money food and beverage
selection. Dine inside or outside in the
sunny outdoor dining area overlooking
Garrick Park.
Open 7 Days from 5.30pm
43 Hargood Street, Woolston
Phone: 03 389 7039 www.woolstonclub.co.nz
info@woolstonclub.co.nz
Members, guests, affiliates, new members welcome.
Valley Inn TaVern
Our fantastic sheltered courtyard is a
great place to while away those long
summer days. Relax over a drink and
enjoy our fantastic new menu that
reflects those warmer days.
ENJOY YOUR SUMMER
HOLIDAYS IN A RELAXED
OUTDOOR SETTING
2 Flavell Street, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch
Ph 384 1124
www.valleyinntavern.co.nz
Open daily from 10am - 11pm
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World
Famous
Fairlie
Bakehouse
Pies
Mrs Denton’s
Fine. Food. Fast
We are proud to be a stockist of the
world famous Lieber Pies from
Fairlie Bakehouse. Choose from a
number of DELICIOUS combinations...
like Pork Belly with Crackle or Bacon
& Salmon, or your favourite traditional
flavours.
TRY OUR scrumptious soups, salads,
scrolls and strudel.
Takeaway Café, Delicatessen
168a Kendal Ave, Burnside
Mon-Fri 7am - 3pm, Sat 8.30am - 3pm
Facebook: Mrs Denton’s
Ph: 03 357 4516 or: 027 469 0206
Sala Sala aSian FuSion
ReStauRant
After a years hiatus Sala Sala has
reopened under new management,
much to the joy of the locals, with its
fresh take on Asian fusion and upstairs
private function rooms, all brought to
you in the comfort of the Merivale
suburbs.
Opening Hours
Tuesday - Sunday, closed Mondays
Lunch: 11.30am - 2.00pm Dinner: 5.30pm - late.
Fully Licensed.
142 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch
Phone: 03 355 5932
EMBERS
BAR & RESTAURANT
Embers has a stylish, cosy atmosphere,
filled with unique furnishings and
complete with its very own open fire pit.
Meals are crafted to share, enhancing a
social, family bonding and interactive
dining experience. Mezzanine floor
available for private functions.
Open Wednesday to Sunday
310 Sawyers Arms Road, Papanui
Phone: 03 359 9586 www.papanuiclub.co.nz
reception@papanuiclub.co.nz
Members, guests & affiliates welcome
TASTE DIRECTORY
an hour drive
from cHcH
URBAN CORNER CAFE
Industrial chic on the outside, awesomely
trendy on the inside. We are the perfect
venue for private functions. Catering to
suit any budget. Our cafe also has a wide
selection of contemporary gift ware,
curios and Kiwiana. We are very kid
friendly! Check out our Weds/Thurs ‘Feed
a Family for $50' dinner special (pictured)!
Open 7 Days
9am - 1am
Cnr New Brighton Road & Bower Avenue,
New Brighton.
Phone: 03 388 3649
www.urbancorner.co.nz
terrace downs
Easter Eggstravaganza Buffet
Sunday 16th April 2017
Savour a sumptuous family brunch with
traditional delicacies alongside splendid
selection of world cuisine, plus an
Easter egg hunt for the kids.
11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm.
$59 per Adult & $25 per Kids under 12.
Every other Sunday has a Buffet as well!
12:30pm-2:30pm.
$45 per Adult & $20 per Kids.
*Bookings essential, call today: 03 318 6943
Email: info@terracedowns.co.nz
PePPerberry
cafe & florist
Whether it’s a gorgeous bouquet of
flowers, a scrumptious meal, fantastic
coffee or catering for your next event,
we can do it all!! All meals and cakes
baked on premises.
919 Colombo Street, (Cnr Bealey Ave)
Christchurch. Ph 377 0443
www.pepperberry.co.nz
Open Mon-Fri 7am-3.30pm
Sat 7.30am-1.30pm
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TREVINOS
RESTAURANT & BAR
Nestled in the heart of Christchurch,
filled with mountains of food and
lakes of beverages, sits an astounding
restaurant with irresistible and fine
tasting food, accompanied by an
unmatched atmosphere.
Super Rugby live on the bar’s screens,
live music.
BLUFF OYSTERS NOW AVAILABLE!
Open 7 Days, 9am - 1am
Cnr Riccarton Road & Mona Vale Avenue,
Riccarton. Phone: 03 343 5378
www.trevinos.co.nz
THE CUBAN
Que Vola Contigo Christchurch!
The Cuban is a gorgeous piece of
Havana right in the centre city.
Sample exquisite Cuban street food.
Marvel at the extensive selection of rum,
and our very own Cuba Laga (lager).
All while relaxing in the stunning covered
courtyard. See you at The Cuban.
Open Tuesday 3pm - late and
Thursday to Sunday 11.30am - late.
236 St Asaph Street, Christchurch
Phone: 03 260 2605
www.thecuban.co.nz
venuemanager@thecuban.co.nz
THAI CHEF’S RESTAURANT
The Group of Thai Chef’s Restaurants
has been privileged to receive the
most prestige ‘Thai Select PREMIUM’
by the Prime Minister of Thailand in
2013 for its authenticity and quality of
Thai cuisine.
Open daily: Lunch noon - 2.30pm
and Dinner from 5.15pm
Fully licensed.
Dine in or Takeaway
1 Riccarton Road,
undercover, easy access parking
at rear off Barlett Street
Phone: 03 341 1163
www.thaichef.co.nz
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Cuisine
AT THe CASinO
Vanessa Ortynsky discovers Chi Kitchen.
PHOTOGRAPHY Charlie JaCKson
Victoria Street is something of a go-to area for an evening out,
with bars and restaurants lining almost the entirety of its length.
There are a handful of venerable places that have survived the
transformation from a business district to an evening hotspot
precinct.
Chi Kitchen is located upstairs, on the second floor of The
Christchurch Casino, which has stood at the southern end of
Victoria Street for more than 20 years. Chi Kitchen presents diners
with an authentic Cantonese menu and dishes inspired by the
streets of Guangzhou. The décor is gently lit with red accents;
departing from the large bright casino atrium with a quieter, more
intimate setting.
We are warmly greeted by several staff members and promptly
seated. Before long, we have drinks in hand and are perusing the
menu full of enticing mains and entrées. Jing Jin, the restaurant’s
manager, directs our attention to the flat-screen TV above the bar,
on which we have a live feed of the wok in the restaurant’s kitchen.
The wok is a key feature for several of the menu’s dishes and we
are keen to see it in action. From watching our dumplings, and stirfry
mains being skilfully prepared, it’s clear that Chi Kitchen takes
delight in the hospitality efforts of its staff.
The attentive service is rarely found outside of an upscale hotel
and is refreshing in such a relaxed location. The food is tasty
and flavourful to the point at which you need to take care not to
overindulge and crowd out dessert. We were treated to a number
of bite-sized cakes and sweet delights while we sipped tea still
mesmerised by the wok on the big screen.
While Chi Kitchen now faces some competition from the
numerous establishments popping up on this side of town, they are
well up to the task, offering delicious food and unparalleled service.
Chi Kitchen • The Christchurch Casino, 30 Victoria Street
03 357 2442 • Wednesdays-Fridays 5.30pm until late
Harewood Rd
800 Harewood Rd (Airport End)
Monday - Friday 7:00am - 6:30pm
Saturday - Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Phone: 359 2772
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55 Clarence Street, Addington
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday - Sunday 8:30am - 6:00pm
Ph: 341 1110
Marshland
410 Marshland Rd
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PRISCILLA QUEEN OF
THE DESERT OPENING
NIGHT
A huge dollop of camped up insanity gushed all the
way from the Australian Outback to stiletto strut across
the stage at the Isaac Theatre Royal, to be met with an
uproar of approval. The fi rst night of Priscilla Queen
of the Desert was a sparkling success, seducing the
audience to a state of helpless laughter. Appropriately
attired fans whistled, hooted, waved and stomped
as they sang along with the myriad disco and ‘70’s
pop hits. Costumes as colourful as a bag of manic
liquorice allsorts, minced and danced up a storm as
overhead, the levitating Greek chorus combined to
create a vision reminiscent of a comedic nightmare.
The evening was truly fun and truly exhausting!
Bryony Jamison, Craig Lough,
Alistair Davies, Holly Diepraam
Deborah and Duane Smithson
Doug Kamo, Philipa Chilvers, Chris Walker
Amy Straker, Bryan Aitken
Jenny Gillies cutting the ribbon
Lillian Chu, Candy Lin
SELWYN HOUSE
PRE SCHOOL
GARDEN OPENING
Shannon Darby, Danielle Bridge
Victoria Knutson, James Robinson
Animated plants strolled about Selwyn House like a
scene from a storybook, causing little eyes to widen
with wonder and little hearts to fl utter with excitement.
It was not a mad scientist who had caused the pretty
fl owers to walk upright but Jenny Gillies who, having
clad teachers and staff in her gorgeous creations,
offi cially opened the preschool’s new garden. Hot
and humid, the day was perfect for a garden party
and following a song from the pupils, a blessing by
James Robinson, Jenny, got up as a honey bee, sliced
the blue ribbon. Afternoon tea among the blooms
concluded the wonderful day.
Miki Muramatsu, Jenny Gillies
Tamara Moriarty, Dr Lyn Bird, Tracy McElroy-Rivett
Amanda Richards, Jayne Foster, Tamara Clarkson
Jenni Rolton, Paul Nichols
Tony Jenkins, Anna Penny Moore, John Moyle
Nadine Murphy, Leah de Friez
HARCOURTS
HOLMWOOD 25TH
BIRTHDAY
Mike Green, Lynne Macdonald
Harcourts Holmwood celebrated a quarter of a century
of ministering to the real estate needs of Christchurch
at Mona Vale. The soft and humid evening was perfect
for the garden party as staff members both veteran
and new, reminisced and recalled the last twenty
fi ve years. Keeping the party fuelled was a parade
of luscious catering which culminated in the birthday
cake, cut and distributed to delight the multitude.
How fi tting that such a distinguished company, should
party in such a distinguished house. Happy Birthday to
Harcourts Holmwood!
Vicki Downs, Deb Nichols
Grant Milligan, Rosey Beckett, Phil McGoldrick
Johanna Blair, Jacquie Harrop, Diane Newenham
Chris Kennedy, Nerina Higgins
You won’t find the secret behind 25 years of success in this ad.
For that, we’ll need to meet in person.
Sure, we can throw numbers around. The headline could have focused on our Fendalton branch
winning the Harcourts Top Office in Canterbury award 19 times (and Ilam 3 times) over 25 years.
Or talk of the billions of dollars in property we have been entrusted to sell over these 2.5 decades.
It’s people who make our success possible. That’s what ‘my kind of people’ means. It is at our heart –
providing us with the energy to move forward.
We want to thank our clients and surrounding communities for their support over the years. Discover
how we can succeed for you, get in touch today.
www.holmwood.co.nz
Tim Scandrett, Deborah McCormick, Anne Galloway
Anna Colthart, Michelle Callingham
Conor Patton, Julianne Liebeck
STUDIO 125 GALA
GRAND OPENING
Art lovers had a treat, just perfect for a warm autumn evening as
Merivale basked in lingering twilight. Studio 125 was made ready
for the fl ood of guests, invited to attend the grand opening. Crisply
aproned waiters proffered good things which ministered to the
needs of the palate, as the art did to the appetite of eyes and
mind. Cruising through the rooms and outside in the garden, with
footsteps crunching on the pastel shingle, attendees consumed the
visual buffet of talent. Around every corner a fresh morsel awaited to
tempt the attention. Studio 125 is up and running, ready to entice
visitors who, may not want to leave.
Victoria and Warren Taylor
Simon and Annie Taylor
Lianne Dalziel, Ian McCormick, Arlee Folkers
Annie and Bert Govan
Anneke Stewart, Stephen Collins, Heather Brown, Liz Collins
Pamela and Bruce Lindsay
Expect the best,
nothing less
If you are unsure of the value
of your property, we’re happy
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appraisal without obligation.
Phone 03 377 0509
Mobile 021 703 023
Online www.firstavenue.co.nz
Licensed Agent REAA
Lynn Woods, Jules Taylor
Philippa Donnithorne-Nicholls,
Anna Chisholm
LYNN WOODS
FASHION SHOW
Shayle Fleming, Nicole Fitzsimmons
Lucy and Jackie Robins, Liz McGregor
As the dreamy tones of autumn began to manifest
in nature, the dream world of fashion also unfolded
and nowhere more so than at Corcovado, where
Lynn Woods has woven her magic. Among the
objects of stylish living, guests circulated and
socialized awaiting the show’s commencement.
The fi rst confi dent steps on the catwalk heralded
a steady procession of models, parading garments
clad in which, one may greet the cooler seasons
with elegance and swish. Complimentary
applause rang out loudly, congratulating Lynn on a
marvellous, as usual, show.
Gabrielle Herrick, Georgie Ingles, Victoria Gibbons
Jodi and Mark O’Loughlin
Julia March, Jill Lee
Claire Dorrance, Tania Just, Michelle Crouch
Whether it is a RELAXING WANDER,
picking up some GROCERIES,
buying that PERFECT GIFT,
or a little well deserved SELF-INDULGENCE
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Myf Colvin, Mandy Pickering
Jacqueline and Bevan Killick, Debby Bryenton
CHAMPS-ELYSEES DAY SPA
GRAND OPENING
Luisa Dacombe-Valentine, Laura Hunter
The soft drizzly mist draped like a bridal veil over the face of
Merivale and welcoming lights shone from antique windows.
Within the gracious Victorian mansion, celebrations were
underway as the ladies from Champs-Elysees Day Spa offi cially
opened their new premises. Stepping inside, away from
evening’s humid touch, guests were enveloped in a wonder
world of elegant opulence, to marvel at the lush surroundings.
Flutes of fi zz and trays of irresistible goodies proved popular as
did the opportunity to explore the halls and rooms of the oasis
of pampering.
Dev Eglinton, Abbey Dickson, Jessica Amor
Caroline Pope, Tracy Austin, Cindy-Lee Sinclair
Sam Stewart, Jo Woodage
Karen McCormack,
Victoria Agnew
Lance and Casara Curtis
Angela Rewha, Nicola O’Neill
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ST PATRICK’S DAY
CHARITY AUCTION
Elizabeth and Richard Ineson
The fl avour of Ireland was being savoured at The Bog on
the day before St Patrick’s day when a charity auction
was turned on to aid the Bone Marrow Cancer Trust. The
overwhelming colour was of course, green and within the
dimly lamplit bar the fun was about to begin. Browsing
the items up for grabs in the silent auction, guests made
secret bids, conserving some resources for the noisy live
one to follow. The tune tootling rustic band, provided
the soundtrack for the evening which saw much needed
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Ph 03 389 5544
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GIG GUIDE April
FRI 07
Live music, 4pm; Live
music, 7.30pm; DJ,
10.30pm Baretta
Smashbox, 10pm Carlton
DJ Dwight Paul McKessar,
9pm Casa Publica
Emerson, 5pm; Aleon,
9.30pm Dux Central
DJ, 10pm Empire
Shameless Few, 9.30pm
Sullivans Irish Pub
Live music, 8.30pm The
Cuban
Reckless duo, 9pm
Trevinos
SAT 08
DJ Double Feature, 9pm
Baretta
Flat City Brotherhood,
10.30pm Carlton
DJ Ash-S, 9pm Casa
Publica
Kitchen Collective, 2pm; Get
Set, 9.30pm Dux Central
DJ, 10pm Empire
HeadRush, 9.30pm
Sullivans Irish Pub
Live music, 10pm The
Cuban
SUN 09
Sunday Sit Down Get Down
feat. The Lucky Lost
(Lyttelton), Koha entry, 4pm;
This Way North (AU) &
‘South Island’ Tour with
support Blair Parkes
‘Cardigan Bay’ and Ryan
Fisherman, tickets $14+bf
@utr, 8pm Blue Smoke
Quiz, 4pm Carlton
Sunday Jazz Session, 2pm
Dux Central
DJ, 10pm Empire
MON 10
Marcel, 5pm Carlton
TUE 11
Open Mic Night with Co-op,
5pm Carlton
Topia, 7pm Sullivans Irish
Pub
WED 12
Jon Toogood solo &
acoustic SOLD OUT Blue
Smoke
D’Sendantz duo, 8.30pm
Carlton
Willie McArthur, 8pm
Sullivans Irish Pub
THUR 13
Jon Toogood solo &
acoustic (Second Show),
tickets
$42.50+bf@aaticketing, 8pm
Blue Smoke
Emerson, 5pm Dux Central
HeadRush, 8pm Carlton
DJ, 9pm Empire
Stephen McDaid, 8pm
Sullivans Irish Pub
DJ, 9pm The Cuban
FRI 14 GOOD FRIDAY
Live music, 4pm; Live
music, 7.30pm; DJ,
10.30pm Baretta
DJ Maestro B, 9pm Casa
Publica
Live music, 8pm The
Cuban
SAT 15
DJ Double FeatureI, 9pm
Baretta
D’Sendantz, 8pm Carlton
Ryan Ferris, 2pm; Soul
Trader, 8pm Dux Central
DJ,10pm Empire
Topia, 8pm Sullivans Irish
Pub
Live music, 8.30pm The
Cuban
SUN 16 EASTER SUNDAY
Sunday Jazz Session, 2pm
Dux Central
DJ, 10pm Empire
TUE 18
Open Mic Night with Co-op,
6pm Carlton
Topia, 7pm Sullivans Irish
Pub
WED 19
Topia duo, 8.30pm Carlton
Willie McArthur, 8pm
Sullivans Irish Pub
THUR 20
Josh Pyke (AU) New
Zealand Tour, tickets $20+bf
@joshpyke.com, 8.30pm
Blue Smoke
Summer Drive, 9pm
Carlton
DJ, 9pm Empire
Boiling Billy, 8pm Sullivans
Irish Pub
FRI 21
Live music, 4pm; Live
music, 7pm; DJ, 10.30pm
Baretta
Andrew Keoghan & Flip
Grater, tickets $20+bf @utr,
8pm Blue Smoke
HeadRush, 10pm Carlton
DJ Masta K, 9pm Casa
Publica
Emerson, 5pm; Big Rig,
9.30pm Dux Central
DJ, 10pm Empire
Shameless Few, 9.30pm
Sullivans Irish Pub
Live music, 9.15pm The
Cuban
Eddie Simon, 9pm Trevinos
SAT 22
DJ Double Feature, 9pm
Baretta
D’Sendantz, 10.30pm
Carlton
DJ Dwight Caldwell, 9pm
Casa Publica
H and Tim, 2pm; Izonik,
9.30pm Dux Central
DJ, 10pm Empire
HeadRush, 9.30pm
Sullivans Irish Pub
Live music, 8.30pm The
Cuban
Flat City Brotherhood, 9pm
Trevinos
SUN 23
Quiz with SanTribe, 4pm
Carlton
Sunday Jazz Sessions, 2pm
Dux Central
DJ, 10pm Empire
MON 24
Conor Fenelon, 5pm
Carlton
TUE 25
Open Mic Night with Co-op,
6pm Carlton
Topia, 7pm Sullivans Irish
Pub
11, 18, 25
OPEN MIC
WED 26
D’Sendantz duo, 8.30pm
Carlton
Willie McArthur, 8pm Sullivans
Irish Pub
THUR 27
HeadRush, 9pm Carlton
DJ, 9pm Empire
Stephan McDaid, 8pm
Sullivans Irish Pub
FRI 28
Live music 4pm; Live music,
7pm; DJ, 10.30pm Baretta
Themeta with support My
Famous Friends & August
Fields, tickets $10+bf @utr,
8.30pm Blue Smoke
Ctrl Alt Rock, 10pm Carlton
DJ Dwight Caldwell, 9pm
Casa Publica
Emerson, 5pm; Soul Provider,
9.30pm Dux Central
DJ, 10pm Empire
Dateless n Desperate
RockBand, 9.30pm Sullivans
Irish Pub
Live music, 9.15pm The
Cuban
Singles Night, 9pm Trevinos
SAT 29
Live music, 4pm; Live music,
7pm; DJ, 10.30pm Baretta
Flat City Brotherhood, 10.30pm
Carlton
DJ Paul McKessar, 9pm Casa
Publica
El Guitaro, 2pm; Izonik,
9.30pm Dux Central
DJ, 10pm Empire
Shameless Few, 9.30pm
Sullivans Irish Pub
Live music, 8.30pm The
Cuban
SUN 30
Sit Down Get Down feat. The
All Day Breakfast String Band
(Canada), Koha entry, 4pm
Blue Smoke
Quiz with SansTribe, 4pm
Carlton
Sunday Jazz Sessions, 2pm
Dux Central
DJ, 10pm Empire
Carlton | 1 Papanui Road
Phone 03 355 9543
www.carltonbar.co.nz
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Jazz Sundays
Craft Beer
Inside & Outside
Gastro Menu
Four Bars
Functions
Dux Cental, 6 Poplar St
Phone 03 943 7830
www.duxcentral.co.nz
08, 15, 22, 29
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EVERY SATURDAY
Baretta Bar & Restaurant
174 St Asaph Street
Phone 03 260 2600
www.baretta.co.nz
80 Style | etiquette
7EtiquEttE
RulEs
YOu’Re MOSt
LikeLY BReaking
WORDS VICTORIA TAIT
Style | etiquette 81
1YOu’Re COughIng InTO YOuR
RIghT hAnd.
as you will be aware, it’s good manners
to cover your mouth when you sneeze
or cough. However, using your right
hand to do so is bad manners. this is
because your right hand is your social
hand and should be available for waving
and greeting people. Your left hand is
known as your personal hand: and we
can let you use your imagination as to all
2the purposes for this one.
3
YOu’Re weARIng OR hOldIng
YOuR hAndbAg On YOuR RIghT.
this error is also linked to keeping your
social hand free. it’s best to always keep
your handbag or drink in your left hand
as you then don’t have to take the time
to switch it over to the other arm when
you’re reaching out to shake someone’s
hand. Queen elizabeth always keeps her
tote on her left.
YOu’Re sITTIng dOwn wROng.
to avoid collisions at the dinner table,
always approach your chair from the
left-hand side and exit on the right.
4YOu’Re pAssIng The sAlT
wIThOuT The peppeR.
even if a guest only asks only for the
salt, the person next to them may want
both, so they should be kept together;
they are a pair. Remember – always pass
to the right.
5
6
7
YOu’Re ApplAudIng
InCORReCTlY.
the correct way to applaud is slightly to
your left, about chest height.
YOu’Re sITTIng In The wROng
seAT.
the power seat in any vehicle is in
the back and on the left. this is always
reserved for a person of prominence or
honour. the next person in line gets the
seat to the right, and if you are in the
middle, there is still a ladder to climb.
ARe YOu geTTIng InTO The
VehICle CORReCTlY?
When entering a vehicle, first sit
down, then swing your legs in. it’s the
appropriate way to do it and will avoid
any accidental flashing.
82 Style | win
Every month, Style sources a range of exceptional prizes to give away.
It’s easy to enter, simply go to www.style.kiwi and fill in your details on the ‘Win With Style’ page.
Entries close April 30.
Atopis Anti-Aging CreAm
The anticipated breakthrough Atopis range, from globally-renowned
local scientist Dr Iona Weir, is finally on the market after extensive
research and clinical trials. Including an anti-aging beauty cream,
Atopis is highly effective on dry and irritated skin, hormonal skin
problems (including acne) and leaves skin looking and feeling younger
and softer. Dr Weir has harnessed the healing powers of nature to
safely apply the revelation of apoptosis (programmed cell death) in
plants to human needs. We have ten 50g jars of Atopis’s anti-aging
cream, valued at $99 each, to give away.
mellow CosmetiCs gift pACk
Despite having already experienced success
internationally, Kiwi-made Mellow Cosmetics is a
new kid on the block on its home turf. We are super
excited this brand has finally launched here and look
forward to giving two lucky readers one of two gift
packs. Each includes: Mellow baked eyeshadow, gel
eyeliner, lip stain in budapest, lipstick in electro and a
tinted brow gel. These equate to over $60 in value.
royAl Doulton fAble
AromAtherApy CAnDles
The 50-hour burn-time Fable collection is the latest from Royal
Doulton. Scented with triple-strenght pure oil essence, each of the
10 fragrances will strongly scent a room. Made from 100% natural
wax with cotton wicks for clean burning. Beautifully presented in a
clear, glass jar and gift boxed, we have 5 candles to give away.
LAST MONTH’S WINNERS: OLAY: Karolyn Kerr, Amanda Smith; TILE: Dianne fowler; SMAAK: Jess Keast; SPIRITUAL: Hayden
James, Alexandra Dennis.
*Conditions: Each entry is limited to one per person. You may enter all giveaways. If you are selected as a winner, your name will be published in the following
month’s edition. By registering their details, entrants give permission for Star Media to send further correspondence, which they can opt out of at any stage.
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