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JULY <strong>2017</strong> CHRISTCHURCH<br />

COMPLIMENTARY<br />

Adorable<br />

Winter Fashion<br />

Inspiration For Kids<br />

Our Top Southern Hemisphere<br />

SKI RESORTS<br />

On Trend<br />

Matcha Tea<br />

NEW<br />

SEASON<br />

Furniture <strong>Style</strong>s<br />

5<br />

Essential<br />

Tips For<br />

Hydrated Skin


The ultimate in<br />

luxury inner city living.


Refined comfort<br />

meets luxury<br />

Welcome to an elegant reinterpretation of our city’s<br />

heritage. Located on the original Cranmer Court site,<br />

Cranmer Gardens is comprised of 39 luxury apartments<br />

nestled on the border of Christchurch’s inner CBD.<br />

No stone has been left unturned when it comes to<br />

providing a balance of comfort and luxury. This will<br />

truly be a distinct and special place to live.<br />

Abundant natural<br />

light plays a key role<br />

in the architectural<br />

configuration.<br />

Elegant modern architecture<br />

Cranmer Gardens is designed by Christchurch’s MAP Architects while the stunning<br />

ultra high spec interiors are the vision of renowned New Zealand interior designer,<br />

Gretl Lukas.


The best of everything<br />

at home and just beyond<br />

your doorstep<br />

With Hagley Park and the<br />

Botanic Gardens a stone’s<br />

throw away, Victoria Street and<br />

the re-emerging CBD within a<br />

convenient and comfortable<br />

walking distance, Cranmer<br />

Gardens offers a uniquely<br />

urban lifestyle brimming with<br />

great dining experiences,<br />

city shopping, arts and more.<br />

Modernist features<br />

complements the<br />

spacious footprint.<br />

Apartments<br />

are selling now<br />

For those seeking something very special in the<br />

central city, brochures containing floor plans and<br />

pricing are available from our sales and display<br />

office at Unit 27, 44 Peterborough Street.<br />

Opening hours:<br />

Saturday – Sunday 10am – 3pm<br />

Monday – Friday 11am – 5pm<br />

Contact Judy Curnow 027 433 1970<br />

or info@cranmergardens.co.nz<br />

www.cranmergardens.co.nz<br />

LUXURY URBAN LIVING


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CHRISTCHURCH AND CANTERBURY’S<br />

PREMIER LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE<br />

<strong>Style</strong> is something unique to each of us. Celebrating the<br />

diversity life offers within Christchurch – a city of constant<br />

reinvention, opportunity and vibrancy. <strong>Style</strong> explores the<br />

fabric of our homes, our community and our spirit, both<br />

individually and collectively.<br />

8 INSIDE WORD<br />

Indulge. Find. Spend. Experience.<br />

12 SAVE THE DATE<br />

15 REPORT<br />

Discovering The Best Of<br />

Southern Hemisphere Skiing<br />

22 LUXE LIVING<br />

24 HOUSE FEATURE<br />

Achieving Beautiful Results<br />

32 MOOD BOARD<br />

35 REBUILD<br />

Finding Quality In The Rebuild<br />

36 LANDSCAPING<br />

40 ARTS<br />

What We Learn From Nudes<br />

44 FASHION NEWS<br />

45 FASHION EDITORIAL<br />

Children’s Winter Trends<br />

52 WELLBEING<br />

Healthy Habits For Office Workers<br />

54 BEAUTY<br />

Keeping Skin Hydrated In Winter<br />

62 MOTORING<br />

BMW Five-Series<br />

66 FOOD NEWS<br />

Matcha Powder, Doughnuts In The City, And<br />

New Places To Dine<br />

75 SEE BE SEEN<br />

81 ETIQUETTE<br />

How To Behave On And Off The Ski Field<br />

82 WIN<br />

45<br />

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2. Scandi<br />

3. Drop Dead Gorgeous<br />

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COVER<br />

Suiting the kids up for the<br />

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BLUES<br />

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Specsavers, Buffalo pen $11.99, Printed phone cover iPhone 7 $11.99, Typo, Willow and Rose compact $12.99, Acquisitions,<br />

Metal drink bottle $29.99, Typo, Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor in passion $29.60, Farmers, Honey Trap lip balm $14.90, Lush,<br />

Pleats Please Issey Miyake (from sample set) $89, Farmers, Nail buffer $7.95, The Body Shop, Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour<br />

Cream $42, Estēe Lauder Pure Color Love in 310 bar red $46, Narciso Rodriguez For Her (from sample set) $89, Clarins Joli<br />

Rouge in 705 soft berry $50, Farmers, Kylie Minogue Kylie Sun RX 01 $369, Specsavers.<br />

Prices correct at time of printing; please see in store.


stealing<br />

SUNSHINE<br />

Toni patchwork tote $62.99, Colette by Colette Hayman, Kate Spade zip wristlet $179.95, Spark, Clam shell mirror $6.90,<br />

Colette by Colette Hayman, Clear bailey case $14.99, Undated compendium planner $49.99, Buffalo pen $11.99, Tune out<br />

headphones $29.99, Typo, Quay Super Girl sunglasses $79, Moda Bella, Light up alpha keyring $2, Typo, Almond hand and<br />

nail manicure cream $26.95, The Body Shop, L’eau D’Issey Absolue Issey Miyake, L’absolu Narciso Rodriguez For Her (from<br />

sample set) $89, Farmers, Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color in 39 beauty $50, Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor in infatuation<br />

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<strong>Style</strong> explores the best of Christchurch, giving readers the opportunity to<br />

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Welcome to the <strong>July</strong> issue of <strong>Style</strong>, an issue in which we are celebrating all<br />

things winter.<br />

Let us take you on a tour around the southern hemisphere to check out<br />

the top ski fields. We have the information you need to decide between<br />

Cerro Catedral and Portillo in South America, or Roundhill and Craigieburn<br />

in our own South Island, for your next getaway.<br />

In our home section, we focus on furniture. Georgina McCormack explores<br />

a selection of local and international designs that truly honours the materials<br />

from which these statement pieces are made, while Luci Morris takes us<br />

through a beautiful family home, which owners Peter and Judith Lange<br />

designed around a vision of bringing the family together.<br />

One of the most enjoyable aspects of putting together this issue was<br />

working on our childrenswear fashion shoot – there is something so<br />

refreshing about working with children. Our photographer Charlie Jackson<br />

used the set to create a magical winter wonderland, which brought out the<br />

cheeky nature and playful side of our children – all of whom are related to a<br />

member of the <strong>Style</strong> team.<br />

Keeping fit mentally and physically in winter can be a challenge, especially<br />

if you are in an office all day. Our wellness writer Elly McGuinness offers<br />

advice to keep you fighting fit in our beauty section. Following this, we look<br />

at essential tips for keeping skin hydrated to ensure you feel your best this<br />

winter.<br />

If you are heading up to the ski fields this winter, make sure to read our<br />

etiquette column on page 81, as no one likes a social faux pas on the slopes.<br />

The Christchurch Star Company Ltd is not responsible for any actions taken on the information in these<br />

articles. The information and views expressed in this publication are not necessarily the opinion of The<br />

Christchurch Star Company Ltd or its editorial contributors. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy<br />

of the information within this magazine, however, The Christchurch Star Company Ltd can accept no<br />

liability for the accuracy of all the information.<br />

Enjoy this issue of <strong>Style</strong><br />

Victoria Tait<br />

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8 STYLE | inside word<br />

INSIDE<br />

WORD<br />

FIND.<br />

The Cheesecake Shop, the franchise<br />

founded by brothers Warwick and Robert<br />

Konopacki in Sydney 26 years ago, has<br />

opened its first South Island branch at<br />

205A Hills Road, Edgeware. Perfect for<br />

all celebrations; we love their Jamaican<br />

chocolate cake.<br />

Freedom Furniture is re-opening<br />

on Moorhouse Avenue, six years after<br />

the devastating earthquake caused the<br />

destruction of its original Christchurch<br />

store of 15 years, which was located on<br />

the same street.<br />

We’ve just got our hands on some<br />

great basics from Postie+ and are rather<br />

impressed with the organic cotton tees.<br />

Coming in a range of colours, with a choice<br />

of round or V-neck, these are a stylish<br />

staple for any wardrobe.<br />

EXPERIENCE.<br />

Clicquot in the Snow is almost upon us once again, bringing the annual four-day luxury champagne celebration to Queenstown from<br />

Thursday, August 3rd to Sunday, August 6th. Locals and visitors to Queenstown will be offered a chance to toast to winter with the Rata<br />

Long Lunch, Kathryn Wilson fashion show and Cliquot Croquet – the highest game of croquet in the southern hemisphere.<br />

A significant touring exhibition of historically and spiritually inspired works by New Zealand artist Kushana Bush has opened at<br />

Christchurch Art Gallery. Pop in for some cultural indulgence.<br />

Looking for something to get your heart pumping on a cold winter’s day? F45 is a combination of high-intensity interval, circuit and<br />

functional training, condensed in a 45-minute session that changes every day. Tried it, sweated it out and survived at F45 Riccarton<br />

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10 STYLE | inside word<br />

INSIDE<br />

WORD<br />

INDULGE.<br />

The results of the Reader’s Digest annual Trusted Brand survey are out, and for the sixth consecutive year Whittaker’s has taken out the<br />

top award, being voted Most Trusted Brand by surveyed consumers. The family business, which has been making high-quality chocolate<br />

for more than 120 years, was also voted Most Iconic Brand and took out the confectionery category accolade, too.<br />

Have you explored the range of craft beers available in our country? Fillosophy is a ‘craft beer fillery’ at which 36 taps pour an everchanging<br />

array of beers and ciders at 398 Ferry Road, Woolston.<br />

The George Hotel is celebrating its 30th birthday this month; we raise a glass to a Christchurch icon, and its record of exceptional service.<br />

SPEND.<br />

Need some weekend chill inspiration? Take it from<br />

Bella Hadid. In the latest Nike sportswear campaign,<br />

shes wears the iconic Nike Cortez originally released<br />

in 1972.<br />

When winter weekends get long and cold, it might<br />

be time for a splurge. We love the lavish range of<br />

new super-luxe beauty carried by MECCA, including<br />

ARgENTUM La Potion Infinie anti-age cream, packed<br />

full of hydrating, rejuvenating ingredients. Also check<br />

out Rodin’s range of body oils, each formulated to<br />

combat the winter months by nourishing dry areas with<br />

a golden elixir of essential oils. Finally, for targeting tired<br />

eyed, Patchology’s innovative patch technology offers<br />

the ultimate in deep hydration.<br />

We also hear Elizabeth Arden PREVAGE® has<br />

launched a new detox mask, the City Smart Double<br />

Action Detox Peel Off Mask. This resurfacing mask<br />

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12 STYLE | save the date<br />

JULY 17<br />

SAVE THE DATE<br />

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8-23<br />

ICE SKATING IN<br />

CATHEDRAL SQUARE<br />

Enjoy the thrill of being inside<br />

a giant Snow Globe while<br />

snowflakes tumble around you<br />

in a picturesque scene.<br />

Cathedral Square<br />

10-22<br />

SNOW WHITE<br />

Everyone’s ready to see Snow<br />

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Court Theatre<br />

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HARRY POTTER FILM<br />

CONCERT SERIES<br />

Experience a symphony<br />

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THE VERY HUNGRY<br />

CATERPILLAR SHOW<br />

The incredible stories by<br />

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Eric Carle, come to life on<br />

stage. The show features 75<br />

enchanting puppets.<br />

Isaac Theatre Royal<br />

13-22<br />

NEW ZEALAND OPERA:<br />

CARMEN<br />

An enduringly popular opera,<br />

Carmen is an exotic show<br />

with a fearless heroine. This<br />

production is by Lindy Hume,<br />

who is known for her brilliantly<br />

theatrical productions.<br />

Isaac Theatre Royal<br />

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MADDIE COLLINS<br />

FUNDRAISER: SHOULD TIM<br />

SHADBOLT BE PM OF NZ?<br />

A fun debate with Kiwi<br />

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for 13-year-old Maddie Collins<br />

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Addington Events Centre<br />

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SONGS FOR NOBODIES<br />

Ali Harper shares five<br />

encounters between legendary<br />

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Featuring the music of Judy<br />

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STYLE | report 15<br />

SKIING<br />

IN THE SOUTHERN<br />

HEMISPHERE<br />

Our picks of the southern hemisphere’s most enticing ski<br />

resorts will have you polishing your skis and coordinating<br />

your skiwear in readiness for a great season.<br />

Words Victoria Tait


16 STYLE | report<br />

CERRO CATEDRAL, ARGENTINA<br />

Located in Argentina’s Patagonia Lake District, Cerro<br />

Catedral is one of the largest ski areas in South America,<br />

with stunning scenery in both the village and on the<br />

mountain itself. Translating to Cathedral Hill, its name<br />

was presumably inspired by the dramatic rock peaks<br />

that crown the mountain’s summit. It has diverse terrain<br />

offerings – from tree skiing to a number of off-piste<br />

or unmarked options – across its 607 skiable hectares,<br />

providing slopes for every level of confidence and<br />

experience. It’s also one of the most developed ski areas<br />

in South America, making it a good choice for families or<br />

travelling groups.<br />

Terrain: 17% of its trails are beginner runs, 35% serve<br />

intermediates, and a large portion caters to more skilled<br />

skiers: 26% of runs are advanced, and 22% are for<br />

experts only.<br />

Après-ski: There is no lack of nightlife, with a diverse<br />

range of bars, restaurants, dance clubs and even a casino.<br />

There are also a variety of lodging options, meaning the<br />

mountain can cater to all tastes and budgets.<br />

When to go: June to mid-October<br />

Level: Family<br />

Details: www.catedralaltapatagonia.com<br />

THREDBO RESORT, AUSTRALIA<br />

Situated in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales,<br />

Thredbo Resort caters to everyone due to its extensive<br />

mix of trails, which vary from beginner slopes to some<br />

of the longest runs in Australia. Thredbo is known for<br />

its family-orientated feel and offers a special ski-school<br />

service for children; allowing them to gain confidence on<br />

the slopes in safety, while also giving them the chance<br />

to make friends and play. Family programmes are also<br />

available, as are snowboarding lessons and snow biking<br />

experiences. The resort also offers the largest snowmaking<br />

system in the southern hemisphere, guaranteeing<br />

a long and reliable ski season.<br />

Terrain: There are over 50 trails spanning nearly 202<br />

hectares of skiing, including terrain parks for skiers and<br />

riders of all levels.<br />

Après-ski: Thredbo is a full-service resort complete with<br />

lodging accommodation, shopping, and many restaurant<br />

options. There are also lots of nightlife options, including<br />

the famous Schuss Bar which features live comedy, highenergy<br />

music, and themed ‘locals’ nights.<br />

When to go: End of <strong>July</strong> to mid-September<br />

Level: Family<br />

Details: www.thredbo.com.au<br />

PORTILLO, CHILE<br />

Located two hours north-east of Santiago and just 5km<br />

from the Argentinian border, Portillo is often the first<br />

place that comes to mind for southern hemisphere<br />

skiing. Portillo is one of the oldest resorts in the area,<br />

and part of its rich history includes hosting several World<br />

Championship skiing competitions – the only southern<br />

hemisphere country to do so. The trails tend to be<br />

uncrowded, and Portillo’s high elevation – 3310m at<br />

the highest point – lends to dry powder that makes for<br />

some great turns.<br />

Terrain: Portillo is also accessible by heli-skiing,<br />

and its 526 skiable hectares are broken down as 15%<br />

beginner, 30% intermediate, 30% advanced, and<br />

25% expert.<br />

Après-ski: Portillo does not have a resort town. The<br />

focus is on skiing, and skiing only, which is one of the<br />

reasons it’s a popular place for world-class skiers to<br />

train. Portillo’s main lodging option is the famous yellow<br />

hotel, which is often heralded as a hallmark of the<br />

mountain.<br />

When to go: June to mid-October<br />

Level: Family/Experienced<br />

Details: www.skiportillo.com<br />

TREBLE CONE RESORT, NEW ZEALAND<br />

Situated on Lake Wanaka, Treble Cone is the largest<br />

ski area in the South Island. The terrain covers two<br />

basins – the Saddle and Home Basin, with fans of steep<br />

and challenging terrain that Treble Cone claims as some<br />

of the best in the country. Although Treble Cone has<br />

quite the reputation for hardcore skiers, the resort<br />

has recently made an effort to appeal to families. With<br />

plenty of childcare facilities and kids clubs available,<br />

parents can tackle the steep slopes while children are<br />

taken care of.<br />

Terrain: 550 hectares, with beginner slopes covering 10%,<br />

intermediate 45%, and advanced 45% of the skiable area.<br />

Après-ski: While Treble Cone does not have its own<br />

town or village, Wanaka is only a short drive away. On<br />

the field, there is the Base Lodge Sun Deck which offers<br />

made-to-order burgers and pizzas, as well as a café, bar,<br />

and sun deck. The base also houses a medical centre,<br />

snow sports school, snow rental shop, childcare centre<br />

(3-6 years), and retail shops.<br />

When to go: <strong>July</strong>-September<br />

Level: Family<br />

Details: www.treblecone.com<br />

Treble Cone Resort, New Zealand


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Roundhill, New Zealand<br />

Thredbo, Australia<br />

Portillo, Chile<br />

CRAIGIEBURN VALLEY, NEW ZEALAND<br />

Located in the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps,<br />

Cragieburn Valley Ski Area is not for the faint-hearted,<br />

or even beginners for that matter, as the terrains are<br />

intended for experienced skiers and riders. Cragieburn<br />

Valley is varied, exciting, and challenging with the<br />

infamous 600m vertical descent of Middle Basin –<br />

which is often compared to a heli-skiing experience –<br />

accessible by way of an easy traverse from the tow.<br />

Terrain: Covers 400 hectres and is split almost equally<br />

between intermediate and expert, with a breakdown<br />

of 0% beginner, 55% intermediate, and 45% advanced/<br />

expert.<br />

Après-ski: With a classic club field, entertainment<br />

options are relaxed and simple. The day lodge, located<br />

near the top of the mountain, serves hot food and fresh<br />

coffee. There are two overnight lodges – Koroheke and<br />

Matuhi – tucked away just below treeline.<br />

When to go: <strong>July</strong>-October<br />

Level: Experienced<br />

Details: www.craigieburn.co.nz<br />

Zealand<br />

Portillo, Chile<br />

Cerro Catedral, Argentina<br />

ROUNDHILL, NEW ZEALAND<br />

Roundhill is a family ski field with stunning views of<br />

Aoraki Mt Cook, the Southern Alps and Lake Tekapo.<br />

The learners’ slope is fantastic for little ones as it features<br />

a platter lift and two beginners’ rope tows, while, for<br />

intermediate skiers, there are two T-bars that provide<br />

access to trails with lots of natural dips and curves.<br />

If you are seeking something more adventurous,<br />

Roundhill is home to Australasia’s largest vertical drop<br />

at a vertigo-inducing 783m, and also plays host to the<br />

longest and steepest rope tow in the world.<br />

Terrain: Its size has increased significantly in recent<br />

years from 60 to approximately 600 skiable hectares,<br />

making it one of the largest New Zealand ski resorts.<br />

This expansion was brought about by the addition of<br />

the record-breaking Heritage Express Rope Tow, and has<br />

also allowed for the incorporation of an advanced area<br />

to what was a beginner/intermediate field.<br />

Après-ski: The ski field facilities and services are<br />

somewhat basic, but more than adequate for the<br />

essentials. The day lodge has a licenced café, and many<br />

visitors bring along a chilly bin with their own food and<br />

drink and set up deck chairs. The Von Brown Hut is a<br />

fabulous spot for après-ski drinks.<br />

When to go: <strong>July</strong>-October<br />

Level: Family<br />

Details: www.roundhill.co.nz<br />

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This laid-back feeling extends to the<br />

less-crowded ski field and makes it a<br />

great environment in which to learn<br />

the basics and gain confidence.<br />

Cerro Catedral, Argentina<br />

The Remarkables, New Zealand<br />

Thredbo, Australia<br />

Treble Cone Resort, New Zealand<br />

The Remarkables, New Zealand<br />

THE REMARKABLES, NEW ZEALAND<br />

The Remarkables easily claims the top spot when it<br />

comes to family skiing in the southern hemisphere, due<br />

to its relaxed Kiwi atmosphere and less commercialised<br />

feel. This laid-back feeling extends to the less-crowded<br />

ski field and makes it a great environment in which to<br />

learn the basics and gain confidence. There are a wide<br />

range of activities on offer, including snow tubing, and<br />

as an added bonus, kids under the age of 10 get to ski<br />

for free. What’s more, The Remarkables gets better<br />

snow cover than its southern neighbours, ensuring a<br />

long season and plenty of opportunities for experienced<br />

skiiers and snowboarders to make the most of the<br />

advanced trails and off-piste areas.<br />

The beautiful surroundings make for a great way to<br />

spend time off the slopes as well, with the mountain<br />

range bordering the picturesque Lake Wakatipu, and<br />

the ski field being less than a 45 minute drive from<br />

Queenstown.<br />

For the ultimate memorable experience, make the most<br />

of the heli-skiing opportunities The Remarkables offers<br />

by taking in the scenery from above before taking to the<br />

slopes.<br />

Terrain: The ski field covers 220 hectares, split into 30%<br />

beginner runs, 40% intermediate, and 30% advanced.<br />

Après-ski: There is a fully-licensed café, bar and Snack<br />

Shack on the snow. Keep an eye out for events over the<br />

season and the stunning village of Queenstown is a mere<br />

20-minute drive away.<br />

When to go: <strong>July</strong>-October<br />

Level: Family<br />

Details: www.nzski.com<br />

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WHAT<br />

PEOPLE<br />

WANT!<br />

Lynette McFadden<br />

Real estate has its share of<br />

‘I want’ moments: I want a sale,<br />

I want a listing, I want that listing,<br />

I want this price. The list is a long<br />

one, demands coming in from<br />

every participant and stakeholder<br />

involved in the process of buying<br />

and selling real estate.<br />

Consultants who want so many things matched<br />

by owners who want one very specific thing, and<br />

that’s More! This is usually followed by the word<br />

‘Money’. It’s a simple enough request, but like all<br />

simple matters, the devil is in not just the detail<br />

but the delivery.<br />

The words I don’t hear enough of are, I will:<br />

I will do what it takes, I will work longer,<br />

harder, smarter, putting your (the clients)<br />

interests over my own.<br />

I will keep in touch and communicate in a<br />

consistent and transparent manner, say the<br />

Harcourts Gold Business Owner<br />

Harcourts NZ Inspirational Women Ambassodor<br />

good and the bad, not just the sanitized and the<br />

sloppy. I will turn up on time and market your<br />

home with flair and intelligence, chasing every<br />

lead till it goes no further.<br />

Now some ‘I wills’ from owners.<br />

I will take an interest in your recommendations<br />

on how to get the best result. I will have my<br />

home presented in a manner that will attract<br />

buyers and their attention, and if I’ve got it<br />

wrong I will take on board what you say.<br />

I will provide you with accurate and truthful<br />

details about my property and I will not say there<br />

is insulation everywhere when there is not, or<br />

the underfloor heating is throughout the entire<br />

house when it stops at the living room.<br />

Here are some buyer ‘I wills’.<br />

I will let you know if I no longer want to keep my<br />

appointment so you don’t have to spend time<br />

and energy on research or drive for miles. I will<br />

give you the best brief I can so that when I ask<br />

you to show me three-bedroom townhouses<br />

but I buy a two-bedroom villa you understand.<br />

Like everyone else, as a stakeholder in this<br />

relationship I want things as well.<br />

I want the business I’ve worked two decades on<br />

and in to stand for something.<br />

I want people to be proud to work for it.<br />

I want to lead with integrity and inspire standout<br />

performance.<br />

What are my ‘I wills’?<br />

I will work as long and as hard as it takes<br />

everyday.<br />

I will provide consistent, inspirational leadership,<br />

anchored with a commitment to the needs of<br />

our team and our clients. And I’ll try to balance<br />

the 50 balls I’ve got up in the air without falling<br />

over, losing the plot or being hit in the head by<br />

one. Not easy!<br />

3<br />

Harcourts Canterbury<br />

2016- <strong>2017</strong><br />

MARY<br />

TURNBULL<br />

No. 3 Consultant for<br />

Harcourts in Canterbury<br />

2016-<strong>2017</strong><br />

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It’s good<br />

to be home<br />

Tony Jenkins CEO of Harcourts<br />

Holmwood talks about their new<br />

purpose built real estate office on<br />

Ilam Road<br />

Q&A<br />

“My vision is to make this<br />

office, this team and this<br />

franchise the very best in<br />

real estate”<br />

So let’s start with asking about why the old<br />

building had to go:<br />

The earthquake created a significant amount of damage<br />

to the building which compromised its functionality as<br />

well as falling below the safety standards we believed<br />

necessary for our clients and our team. Once the decision<br />

was made we started the long process of what would<br />

best suit the needs of our clients and our staff. In some<br />

ways this was a battle between what we knew we needed<br />

and tried to look into the crystal ball to future proof things<br />

as much as we could.<br />

Given that you had really a blank canvas to work<br />

from for the new building, what was your vision of<br />

what it should offer?<br />

I have always believed that the client should come first in<br />

business and so central to our thinking was what can we<br />

do to make the sometimes stressful process of selling or<br />

buying a property easier? With that in mind we knew there<br />

had to be several non negotiables: access had to be easy<br />

to see a Sales Consultant or attend an auction. Auctions<br />

are a cornerstone of our business and I was determined to<br />

have a quality auction room as part of the new building. It<br />

had to be a friendly place and that is why, we will have a<br />

café on site so our clients can have a coffee and discuss<br />

their property needs or come upstairs and meet in one of<br />

our customised meeting rooms to chat in private with a<br />

Consultant. My vision is to make this office, this team and<br />

this franchise the very best in real estate.<br />

So how is this building going to help you<br />

achieve that?<br />

Of course a building by itself can achieve nothing, but with<br />

the team we have, and the state-of-the-art technology<br />

we have invested in, I firmly believe we have the basis


for future growth. We want to add further experienced<br />

Real Estate Consultants as well as select a number of<br />

new sales consultants who wish to take advantage of<br />

what Holmwood provides. Being the dominant real estate<br />

company in this area gives us a special responsibility to do<br />

our very best for our clients and we are very mindful of the<br />

need to look after everyone that enters our building.<br />

And the team is benefiting from the new office?<br />

Great question and the short answer is a resounding ‘yes’.<br />

We have worked so hard to give each consultant the very<br />

best resources to achieve their best. So many quality offices,<br />

meeting rooms, a stunning staffroom as well as an amazing<br />

Boardroom with built in presentation and video capability.<br />

Tell us Tony, what are your plans going forward?<br />

Well while I am so excited about having seen Ilam 2<br />

change from a somewhat unwelcoming building, to this<br />

amazing structure I feel my plans for the future have just<br />

started. Beyond that, it is, as always, about the client and<br />

I am driven to continue to provide the very best for them.<br />

So social media, digital marketing, and our revamped<br />

website help us continue to enhance communication and<br />

information. However, I would be hard pushed to give up<br />

on my core belief that the best real estate is conducted<br />

when clients meet with a Consultant face to face.<br />

So if one was interested in getting into real estate<br />

or understanding what’s involved, what do they<br />

need to do?<br />

There is so much happening throughout our five offices<br />

I am keen to attract the very best people in and out of<br />

real estate to join the team. It was with that in mind that<br />

we have decided to hold a Careers Evening on the 12 th<br />

of <strong>July</strong> focused specifically on women who are returning<br />

to the workforce or are looking to enhance their life<br />

opportunities by running their own business. For some<br />

who prefer a less public path, I am always available for<br />

a quiet chat which I would always treat as confidential.<br />

For further information please contact:<br />

Tony Jenkins<br />

Harcourts Holmwood CEO<br />

027 432 2896<br />

tony.jenkins@harcourts.co.nz<br />

You’re Invited to Attend a<br />

Careers Evening<br />

on Women in Real Estate<br />

Wednesday 12 th <strong>July</strong>, 7pm<br />

Ilam 2 Office, 397-399 Ilam Road, Ilam<br />

Take this opportunity to learn everything you need<br />

to know about a rewarding career in real estate.<br />

“After 20 years teaching,<br />

my move into Real<br />

Estate has been<br />

extremely rewarding.”<br />

Chris Campbell<br />

RISING STAR WINNER<br />

Holmwood, Canterbury<br />

& New Zealand 2016-17<br />

For more information or to register<br />

your interest please visit our website<br />

holmwood.co.nz


22 STYLE | luxe living<br />

LUXE LIVING<br />

FRENCH OPULENCE<br />

The Veuve Clicquot’s Hôtel du Marc in<br />

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Madame Clicquot, the 27-year-old widow<br />

who transformed the Champagne Maison<br />

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the setting of many illustrious parties over<br />

the past few centuries. To be a guest at this<br />

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STYLE | luxe living 23<br />

SAVE THE DATE<br />

Paris Haute Couture Week is one of the<br />

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24 STYLE | home<br />

THE<br />

SILVER<br />

LINING<br />

Despite being reluctant to build, these homeowners have<br />

achieved a beautiful end result. Luci Morris takes us inside.<br />

Photography Kate Claridge


STYLE | home 25<br />

P<br />

eter and Judith Lange’s home is bold and<br />

compelling, as well as generous and inviting.<br />

From the outside in, the home’s strong lines<br />

intersect and create new shapes, whilst colours<br />

and textures interact in ways that are refreshing,<br />

sophisticated and creative.<br />

For the couple, building from the ground<br />

up was not something they had planned on<br />

doing, in either the near or distant future. Peter<br />

explains that their “1970s red brick house didn’t<br />

flow. The layout was ‘higglety pigglety’ having<br />

been added onto several times.” In spite of this,<br />

they had been in the house for several years and<br />

in the leafy hillside neighbourhood of Cashmere<br />

for over a decade – and had no intention of<br />

moving or building.<br />

The earthquake of February 2011 shook up<br />

life as they knew it, damaging the family home<br />

beyond repair. Reluctantly, the couple undertook<br />

the challenge of building a new home for<br />

themselves and their teenage daughters.<br />

With the option to design-and-build and get<br />

exactly what they wanted, they elected to build<br />

with Benchmark Homes. “Going into it, we had a<br />

reasonable idea of what we wanted,” says Peter,<br />

“a family home with large open-plan living that<br />

would capitalise on views up the valley.”<br />

Using an architect through Benchmark<br />

Homes, the Langes finally got to see their ideas<br />

materialise. “That was the most exciting part,”<br />

says Peter, “We knew what we wanted, but we<br />

needed someone else to visualise and configure<br />

it for us. It was an ‘oh wow’ moment.”


Stores: The Tannery, Woolston | The Colombo, Sydenham


STYLE | home 27<br />

“The home has focal points that bring us all back together.”<br />

– homeowner Peter Lange<br />

With a vision for the house now clear in<br />

their minds, the thing they hadn’t planned on<br />

doing now presented itself as a opportunity to<br />

create their dream home: a home replete with<br />

warmth and personality, and bursting with<br />

those “oh wow” moments.<br />

Over the next year, the 320sqm twostorey<br />

house, comprising five or six bedrooms<br />

and three bathrooms, took shape. When it<br />

came to the exterior, Peter explains, “we<br />

ummed and ahhed over the cladding; but in<br />

the end we went with Plan A: half cedar and<br />

half Rockcote cladding system.” The horizontal<br />

cedar boards wrap around the front of the<br />

house, tucking neatly into the white Rockcote<br />

cladding – the configuration achieving a<br />

perfect balance of contrasting materials and<br />

tones. With a backdrop of hills and trees, this<br />

home has a commanding presence.<br />

Of the details that make this home<br />

compelling, project manager Brayden McGuire<br />

remarks on the “oak flooring that leads you<br />

through the entranceway and into the familyliving<br />

area”, and commends the “stunning”<br />

oak veneer beams, which offer definition<br />

and distinction to the living spaces on the<br />

ground floor, whilst drawing the eye upwards.<br />

Between these beams, a staircase with glass<br />

balustrades leads upstairs, the glass folding<br />

around the corner to frame a bridge that<br />

overlooks the comings and goings below – the<br />

combination epitomising the ingenuity behind<br />

the home’s design.<br />

Brayden also mentions the interesting<br />

internal upstairs window: with its bi-fold cedar<br />

shutters, it bursts through the patterned<br />

wallpaper to create a connection with the<br />

living spaces below – a further example of the<br />

innovative and charming ways that spaces interact.<br />

As Peter points out, “The home has focal<br />

points that bring us all back together.” The<br />

kitchen-dining-family – Peter’s favourite space<br />

in the house – is the nexus of family life,<br />

comprising many such focal points. The openplan<br />

layout, raised ceiling and feature window<br />

mean the space stretches into other areas of<br />

the home, whilst connecting with the garden.<br />

“It is one big area and has great flow,” he says.<br />

When asked to identify one aspect that<br />

makes this house special, Brayden’s response<br />

speaks of the exquisite, seemingly effortless<br />

combination of many features: “There are so<br />

many details – it is simply a beautiful house,<br />

inside and out.”<br />

Looking back on the process, Peter<br />

emphasises that “it was pretty daunting”, but<br />

that they have come out of it ‘rapt’ with what<br />

has been achieved.<br />

Brent loves reading<br />

the newspaper.<br />

So we designed an extra wide bench for him<br />

to stop his paper falling into the sink.<br />

Start your own story<br />

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28 STYLE | advertising feature<br />

CREATING<br />

GREAT SPACES<br />

Jeff Merrin from Lume<br />

Design and Melissa Merrin<br />

from Interiors by Lume<br />

share their advice on the<br />

importance of collaboration<br />

in creating great design.<br />

Creating a home to be proud of is something<br />

we all aspire to do. A home that reflects<br />

our personality, is a safe haven for our family<br />

and one that we love to share good times<br />

with friends within adds meaning to our lives.<br />

However, many of us are time-poor and benefit<br />

from that little extra va-va-voom a professional<br />

can bring to both the planning and execution of<br />

this daunting task.<br />

Finding the right person to entrust with your<br />

home’s conception can be just as challenging.<br />

Owner of Lume Design, Jeff Merrin, believes<br />

creating great spaces is all about communication<br />

and collaboration.<br />

“We believe that great design is a process<br />

of communication, inspiration, experience<br />

and restraint. Finding a design partner that<br />

can understand what you want and what you<br />

are trying to achieve is key to creating a<br />

great design.”<br />

However, it’s not just the relationship<br />

between client and designer that is key. It is<br />

also the working relationship between the<br />

various industry professionals that can dictate<br />

the end result. “It’s really important to have a<br />

good working relationship with other industry<br />

professionals – ones that share your ethos when<br />

it comes to design. For us, the key to creating a<br />

great design is one that not only celebrates the<br />

architecture but also creates a functional and<br />

liveable space for our clients,” says Jeff.<br />

It helps, then, that award-winning interior<br />

designer and owner of Interiors by Lume,<br />

Melissa Merrin, shares the same ethos. “Some<br />

of the best results we have delivered to our<br />

clients have come from working together. We<br />

understand each other and what the other is<br />

trying to achieve. At the same time, we are<br />

able to challenge each other and bring a fresh<br />

perspective to the other’s design,” says Melissa.<br />

By working collaboratively they create designs<br />

that celebrate the architecture and enhance<br />

the liveability of each space. Jeff brings an<br />

exceptional attention to detail and functionality<br />

while Melissa brings an eye for design and style.<br />

The end result is beautifully crafted design that<br />

combines function with beauty.<br />

“Clients put a lot of trust in us to deliver a<br />

design that meets their needs. Being able to<br />

bring a design to life for them is imperative. You<br />

need to bring your clients on the journey with<br />

you. As a professional you can envisage what<br />

a space can potentially look like but that’s not<br />

always the case for some clients. Giving them<br />

inspiration and sharing ideas is really important<br />

and instrumental to the process.”<br />

No matter whether it’s starting from scratch,<br />

remodelling or upgrading, design starts with a<br />

great relationship. From there, collaboration,<br />

communication and a desire to create spaces<br />

that celebrate your personality and style will<br />

form the heart of all great designs.<br />

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The Christchurch North Methodist Church<br />

“ Architecture has the power<br />

to inspire, intrigue, and give<br />

meaning.”<br />

– Mike Callaghan<br />

ARCHITECTURE<br />

MATTERS<br />

As the region rebuilds after the earthquakes, Richard Dalman<br />

believes it is important to reflect on the quality of our new buildings.<br />

In May, the New Zealand Institute of<br />

Architects’ Resene Architecture Awards for<br />

Canterbury bestowed praise and recognition<br />

upon 25 projects from 70 entries throughout<br />

the region. The winning projects varied in scale<br />

from very large and complex to compact and<br />

humble. This month we profile some of the<br />

award winners.<br />

The Arts Centre Clock Tower and Great<br />

Hall was the recipient of a Heritage Award.<br />

The original buildings were designed by<br />

Benjamin Mountfort, with the restoration being<br />

completed by Warren and Mahoney Architects.<br />

The project was extremely challenging, and<br />

Mike Callaghan, a local architect and Canterbury<br />

jury convenor, commented: “Hands-on design<br />

development was required every day as no<br />

detail or space was the same... but the result is<br />

spectacular and thought-provoking.”<br />

Another winner, Burwood Hospital, was a<br />

collaborative project between three practices<br />

– Jasmax, Klein, and Sheppard and Rout. The<br />

outcome is a building focused on staff and<br />

patients’ wellbeing, many of whom have long<br />

rehabilitation stays. The extensive use of<br />

natural lighting, ventilation and views to the<br />

parkland contribute to a homely and comforting<br />

environment.<br />

The Christchurch North Methodist Church<br />

on Harewood Road by Dalman Architects<br />

is a strong but simple form that speaks of its<br />

religious function. The church is deliberately<br />

open and welcomes passers-by to view the<br />

congregation and worship space. The highlevel<br />

tower window serves to not only allow<br />

natural light to pour into the building, but also<br />

to acknowledge the spire of the former church,<br />

which had been a previous local landmark.<br />

Of the commercial winners, a public favourite<br />

is the Christchurch Adventure Park by AW<br />

Architects, which was heroically saved from<br />

the devastating Christchurch fires. It consists of<br />

four simple building forms that create a village<br />

green atmosphere within the forest. Black metal<br />

cladding, pine plywood lining, and prefabricated<br />

elements were used to successfully meet the<br />

tight time frame and budget.<br />

A bold entry and Resene Colour Award<br />

winner is Fush, by C. Nott Architects, a fish<br />

’n’ chip restaurant in Wigram. The restaurant<br />

plays on the imagination with the bold use of<br />

blue colour, giving diners an impression of being<br />

underwater.<br />

Each year the Institute recognises significant<br />

buildings of the past with an Enduring<br />

Architecture Award. This year there were two<br />

such awards presented: firstly, the mirror glass<br />

home in Butler Street by Maurice Mahoney;<br />

and secondly, the Templeton Chapel of the<br />

Holy Family by George Lucking. The latter is<br />

not only great architecture in terms of its form<br />

and function, but also in that it provides a<br />

critical place of focus and belonging for the local<br />

community.<br />

The awards aim to show why good<br />

architecture matters in the ongoing<br />

development of New Zealand’s cities, towns,<br />

and communities. In my view, it is clear<br />

from this year’s awards that many inspiring<br />

and unique new structures have been built,<br />

adding great character to our environment. I<br />

will, however, leave the final words to Mike<br />

Callaghan: “Great architecture begins with<br />

strong ideas; it is about creating exceptional<br />

environments for people to live, work, and<br />

play. It is also about joy – that sense of<br />

wonderment you find when you encounter an<br />

uplifting space or discover an unexpected detail.<br />

Architecture has the power to inspire, intrigue,<br />

and give meaning.”<br />

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36 STYLE | landscaping<br />

LIFESTYLE<br />

& RURAL<br />

PROPERTIES<br />

Bhudevi Garden<br />

Landscape architect Craig Wilson shares<br />

advice to show how a large property needn’t<br />

become a ‘life sentence’ block.<br />

Dutch Garden, Otahuna Lodge<br />

Part of the enjoyment of working in the residential sphere of<br />

landscape architecture in Canterbury is the opportunity to<br />

work at a range of scales, with an equally wide range of clients.<br />

Projects can range from a spacious lifestyle block in Ohoka to a<br />

pocket-sized urban courtyard in a high-density central-city residential<br />

housing development. An effective landscape plan will see the same<br />

principles and design process applied, regardless of the size of the<br />

land parcel in question. The design elements incorporated at both<br />

ends of the scale can often be similar but utilised to reflect the<br />

differing project requirements and restraints.<br />

Landscape design in a rural context is no less complex than its<br />

urban counterpart but by nature is generally less intensive, with the<br />

design elements and project costs spread over a broad area. A good<br />

understanding of the resulting maintenance requirements must be<br />

evident, or the design aspirations may never be realised.<br />

A useful concept I learned from a cherished design mentor, which<br />

can be applied to keep maintenance levels in check, is that of the<br />

golf course, where the course and its surrounds are broken down<br />

into the ‘green’, the ‘fairway’ and the ‘rough’. This concept is useful<br />

to both organise and describe the resulting spaces and required<br />

maintenance input of a rural landscape design. When applied, these<br />

conceptual areas may look as follows; ‘The Green’: the immediate<br />

area around the house and other key structures, where the design<br />

is of a finer scale with more detailed planting and the highest<br />

maintenance requirement. ‘The Fairway’: a wider area, visually and<br />

spatially connected to the house and still exhibiting elements of<br />

design, but with restrained detail and a reduced maintenance load.<br />

Lastly, ‘The Rough’: the extremities of a property which may only be<br />

seldom viewed or frequented and possibly only consist of lawn and<br />

trees, with mowing and an occasional spray and mulch around them<br />

the only maintenance needed.<br />

It’s pretty evident when you visit a rural property whether or<br />

not the owner has created an environment that matches their<br />

maintenance, skill and budget. Good planning and design can<br />

prevent the lifestyle block from slowly morphing into the often<br />

referred to and dreaded ‘life sentence’ block.<br />

The design elements incorporated at both ends of the<br />

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40 STYLE | arts<br />

THE BODY<br />

LAID BARE<br />

Art journalist Anne Hudson has the rare opportunity to explore<br />

masterpieces from the Tate Gallery in London, on exhibition at<br />

the Auckland Art Gallery, until <strong>July</strong> 16.<br />

If you are visiting Auckland before mid-<strong>July</strong>,<br />

I recommend a visit to the Auckland Art<br />

Gallery, Toi o Tāmaki. Auckland is very proud<br />

of this institution, a feeling that the nation<br />

should share as it is a beautiful place with<br />

award-winning architecture, and art of both<br />

national and international significance.<br />

The Body Laid Bare: Masterpieces from<br />

Tate looks at the representation of the nude<br />

body from the nineteenth and twentieth<br />

centuries through to the contemporary era,<br />

and demonstrates how social attitudes and<br />

mores have influenced art throughout different<br />

historical periods.<br />

The earlier work was created for the<br />

pleasure of viewing, while the more<br />

contemporary pieces were created with<br />

the intention of challenging our ideas and<br />

perceptions. Drawing, painting and sculpting<br />

the human body has always been central to<br />

artists’ practice, which makes this exhibition<br />

so interesting. The title of the exhibition<br />

establishes our expectations; we will see<br />

the body, the human form exposed and laid<br />

before us for our titillation and edification.<br />

‘Laid’ has more modern connotations which<br />

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Let us start with Lord Frederic Leighton’s The<br />

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highlighting the shift in social and cultural norms<br />

that has occurred since the work was created.<br />

The following room leads us into the<br />

modernist era where the nude body is no<br />

longer depicted in the classical realm but<br />

instead in that of the everyday; the bathroom,<br />

the boudoir. The nude is still a central subject<br />

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The Kiss – Auguste Rodin<br />

The Bath of Psyche – Lord Frederic Leighton<br />

Drawing, painting and<br />

sculpting the human body has<br />

always been central to artists’<br />

practice, which makes this<br />

exhibition so interesting.<br />

the private space of the artist and his<br />

subject, and are encouraged to consider<br />

the body more intimately and perhaps<br />

voyeuristically.<br />

Pierre Bonnard paints his wife taking a<br />

bath and Pablo Picasso depicts his lover<br />

Marie Thérèse nude in an armchair, while<br />

Henri Matisse in Draped Nude places his<br />

subject in an exotic Moroccan setting.<br />

The signature work of this exhibition is<br />

Auguste Rodin’s The Kiss, the enormous<br />

marble sculpture of two entwined lovers<br />

caught in a moment of passion working<br />

on many levels. Its sheer size is quite<br />

sublime, with the poses of the beautiful<br />

couple simultaneously showcasing strength,<br />

beauty, passion, and vulnerability. The<br />

male, Paolo, is muscular with large feet<br />

and hands which hold the delicate almost<br />

childlike figure of Francesca in a loving<br />

embrace. In doing this, the piece is able to<br />

capture and create from stone a moment<br />

that is fluid, graceful, and tender, a material<br />

so synonymous with being hard, cold, and<br />

impassive.<br />

The exhibition continues with equally<br />

profound pieces that appeal viscerally to<br />

the viewer, while the artists reveal their<br />

souls through their work. This section of<br />

the exhibition is more challenging both<br />

visually and intellectually but time taken<br />

studying the work is rewarding.<br />

The work of artists such as Louise<br />

Bourgeois, Tracey Emin, Sir Stanley<br />

Spencer, Willem de Kooning and others<br />

make us aware of the fragility and<br />

complexity of life and love. We are asked<br />

to leave behind our stereotypical ideas of<br />

not only what should constitute a work of<br />

art, but also our social constructs of truth<br />

and beauty.<br />

Through the use of sculpture, abstract<br />

painting, and photography, the artists<br />

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6. S’well bottle from Industria $65.00<br />

7. Fifth label Coat from Collective $189.00<br />

8. Raincoat from Redcurrent $79.50<br />

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44 STYLE | fashion news<br />

FINDING NZ TALENT<br />

Brother Design Stars are giving young creative<br />

talent the chance to grab the limelight at this<br />

year’s New Zealand Fashion Week Graduate<br />

Show. Now in its fourth year, the show will<br />

centre around the design theme ‘Steal the<br />

Show’, and encourages entrants to create a<br />

design that stands out from the crowd.<br />

Watch www.brotherdesignstars.co.nz to see<br />

the winners, who will be announced in August.<br />

FASHION<br />

NEWS<br />

TAKE ME TO THE<br />

CROSSING<br />

Our central city is becoming more vibrant each<br />

day and is increasingly carving out a reputation<br />

as a top fashion retail destination. Cult favourite<br />

fashion store Infinite Definite transitioned from<br />

the Re:Start Mall into its High Street store last<br />

month, and offers an eclectic mix of brands for<br />

both men and women, ranging from Lonely and<br />

Nobody Denim to Stolen Girlfriends Club and<br />

their own eponymous brand, Infinite Definite.<br />

We are loving Rolla’s Jeans’ new men’s range.<br />

Head Over Heels is also a new arrival at The<br />

Crossing; a mecca for shoe-lovers city-wide,<br />

with a reputation synonymous with quality and<br />

top brands. Currently on the shelf are the justlanded<br />

Beau Coops – we are running in to get<br />

our hands on these stunning Rainne boots.<br />

BEST KEPT SECRET<br />

Three Christchurch entrepreneurs have collaborated to<br />

develop Kept, a brand offering an exquisite range of scarves<br />

and gloves. These timeless designs are crafted in Italy and<br />

Germany in partnership with multi-generational family<br />

businesses to ensure the highest possible levels of quality. All<br />

products from the limited collections are made from premium<br />

natural materials such as cashmere, wool, silk and leather.<br />

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STYLE | fashion 45<br />

A WINTER<br />

WONDERLAND<br />

Embrace the magic of winter with these divine outfits for girls and boys.<br />

Stylist Victoria Tait Photography Charlie Jackson Models Mathilda, Beatrix and Freddie Smulders,<br />

Ava and Henry Preece, Alexander and Sophia Tait, Taylor and Joshua Mullinger<br />

Hair Sophie Matthews, Bliss Hair Salon Makeup Odette Inglis and Madeline Fergus, KSSM<br />

Sophia wears Tutu Ruffle Layer Skirt $49 in navy, Reversible Quilted Bomber Jacket in blue $69.90, and Cable Knit Beanie $39.90, both<br />

from Seed Heritage, with Bunny Slip On Trainer $39.95, and Pink Ballet Tights $12.95, both by Cotton On.


46 STYLE | fashion<br />

Henry wears Quilted Sweater $44.90, with black Skinny Jean $59.90, both from Seed Heritage. Freddie wears blue Reversible Quilted Bomber Jacket $69.90, with Jack Chino<br />

$39.95, from Cotton On, with Ankle Strap High Top Shoes $89.90 by Country Road. Taylor wears Padded Front Jacket $89.90 by Witchery, Twill Pant $59.90 by Seed Heritage<br />

and New Balance 690v2 Trail Trainer $100. Joshua wears yellow Puffa Vest $59.90 by Seed Heritage, own grey top, Jarvis Track Denim Pant $44.95 from Cotton On and Xceed<br />

Chase Trainer $49.95 from Hannahs. Mathilda wears The Pocket Crop Knit $89.90 with Metallic Pleat Skirt $64.90, both by Witchery, and own tights and shoes.


STYLE | fashion 47<br />

Alexander wears Orange Puffa Vest $59.90 and black Skinny Jean $59.90 both from Seed Heritage, with own shoes. Sophia wears Sequined Tutu $69.90, Frill Shoulder Tee<br />

$34.90 and Marle Spot Puffa Jacket $89.90, all from Seed Heritage, with Bunny Slip On Trainer $39.95 and Pink Ballet Tights $12.95, both by Cotton On. Ava wears Cherry Pom Pom<br />

Tee $44.90 by Seed Heritage and Metallic Legging $34.90 from Witchery. Beatrix wears Sequin Windcheater top $49.90 and Quilted Skirt $44.90, both from Seed Heritage, with<br />

Twinkle Toes Step Up-Sparkle Spice Skechers $89. All girls wear Diamante Cat Headbands $14.90 from Seed Heritage.


48 STYLE | fashion<br />

Ava wears Cherry Pom Pom Tee $44.90 by Seed Heritage, Metallic Legging $34.90 from Witchery and own shoes. Beatrix wears Sequin Windcheater top<br />

$49.90 and Quilted Skirt $44.90, both from Seed Heritage, with Twinkle Toes Step Up-Sparkle Spice $89 by Skechers. Mathilda wears The Pocket Crop Knit<br />

$89.90 and Metallic Pleat Skirt $64.90 both by Witchery, with own shoes. All girls wear Diamante Cat Headbands $14.90 from Seed Heritage.


STYLE | fashion 49<br />

Sophia wears Sequined Tutu $69.90, Frill Shoulder Tee $34.90, and Marle Spot Puffa Jacket $89.90, with Diamante Cat Headband $14.90, all from Seed Heritage, with Bunny<br />

Slip On Trainer $39.95 and Pink Ballet Tights $12.95, both by Cotton On. Henry wears Quilted Sweater $44.90 and black Skinny Jean $59.90, both from Seed Heritage, with<br />

New Balance 690v2 Trail Trainer $100. Alexander wears Orange Puffa Vest $59.90 and black Skinny Jean $59.90, both from Seed Heritage, with own shoes. Freddie wears blue<br />

Reversible Quilted Bomber Jacket $69.90, Jack Chino $39.95, from Cotton On and Ankle Strap High Top Shoes $89.90 by Country Road.


50 STYLE | fashion<br />

Beatrix wears Spree Ski Jacket $199.99 by Macpac, Metallic Legging $34.90 from Witchery, with Kids Shred Snow Goggle $39.95 from<br />

Torpedo 7 and Girls Bal Harbour Trainers $55 by Ralph Lauren. Mathilda wears Belay V2 Down Jacket $129.99 and Kids Shred Snow<br />

Goggle $39.95, both by Torpedo 7, with Denim Biker Jean $79.90 and Twinkle Toes Shuffles Twirly Toes $50 by Skechers.


Freddie wears EGG Helmet $139.95 with Stars And Stripes Skin $29.95, Astro Hooded Down<br />

Jacket $199.99 by Macpac, Jack Chino $39.95 from Cotton On and Ankle Strap High Top Shoes<br />

$89.90 by Country Road.<br />

STYLE | fashion 51


52 STYLE | wellbeing<br />

8<br />

HEALTHY<br />

HABITS<br />

FOR OFFICE WORKERS<br />

Do you spend a lot of time<br />

sitting? Elly McGuinness<br />

gives us some simple tips<br />

to help us mentally and<br />

physically.<br />

Many careers in the modern world involve<br />

sitting at a desk for lengthy periods. If<br />

you drive to work, you’ll often find yourself in<br />

a similar position throughout your commute,<br />

meaning that your body is spending a large<br />

portion of the day seated and immobile. The<br />

potential negative effects of prolonged sitting<br />

can range from raised blood pressure and<br />

excess abdominal fat to chronic lower back<br />

and hip pain. Follow these eight tips to help<br />

improve your wellbeing and posture.<br />

Take breaks, and plenty of them. Stop<br />

for at least 5-10 minutes every hour and don’t<br />

feel bad for doing so. Overall, you should find<br />

you’re more alert and productive throughout<br />

the day. Do a few simple stretches or go for<br />

a short walk during your breaks in order to get<br />

your body into a different position. If you<br />

have a tendency to work non-stop, set an<br />

alarm on your phone to remind you to get up<br />

each hour.<br />

Drink plenty of water. This will help your<br />

brain to stay alert and will help reduce the<br />

likelihood of making poor nutrition choices<br />

throughout the day. It will also help you to put<br />

the first point into action – if you’re drinking<br />

enough water; you will need to get up for<br />

bathroom breaks at regular intervals!


STYLE | wellbeing 53<br />

If possible at your workplace, consider<br />

setting up a sit-stand workstation so your body<br />

doesn’t remain in a fixed seated position all day.<br />

Get it set up professionally to ensure everything<br />

is at the right level for optimal posture.<br />

Go outside! During at least one of your<br />

breaks during the day, go for a walk outside.<br />

Also consider doing this before and/or after<br />

work. Exposure to sunlight can help boost your<br />

body’s vitamin D production and regulate your<br />

levels of serotonin, the chemical that helps<br />

control your mood, concentration, and sleep<br />

cycle. Go a step further and take a walk amongst<br />

nature if you can.<br />

Aim to regularly incorporate the ‘palms<br />

up’ posture into your day. This can helpful in<br />

combatting the forward-slouching posture that<br />

is so often conducive to tight shoulder and neck<br />

muscles. If your hands are on a keyboard, you<br />

can keep your forearms on your desk, but turn<br />

your palms so they are facing upwards. If you’re<br />

able to, consider closing your eyes for a minute<br />

while you do this, allowing yourself a bit of a<br />

‘mental time out’. Try to find other opportunities<br />

during your day to turn your palms up (or facing<br />

forward if you are standing up).<br />

Plan ahead with healthy snacks such as<br />

fruit, vegetable sticks, hummus, nuts, seeds,<br />

boiled eggs, and even dark chocolate. This will<br />

help reduce the need to rush to the vending<br />

machine or cookie jar at 3pm each day, and will<br />

contribute to your overall health.<br />

If walking or biking to work is not an option<br />

for you, consider parking a few blocks away.<br />

This will help stretch out your legs and give you<br />

the chance to refresh your mind.<br />

Take up pilates or yoga on a regular<br />

basis. Both of these disciplines encourage<br />

an awareness of posture and an activation of<br />

the ‘core’ muscles, which can transfer into an<br />

increased attentiveness to posture while you are<br />

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54 STYLE | beauty<br />

5<br />

ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR<br />

HYDRATED SKIN<br />

It’s wintertime and your skin needs some serious TLC.<br />

Words Victoria Tait<br />

Your skin behaves differently in winter. It’s up against the elements and<br />

subjected to colder temperatures, fiercer winds, and low humidity. So, it’s<br />

unsurprising many of us end up with flaky and lacklustre skin. In this issue we<br />

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that will help bring your skin back to life.<br />

SWITCH TO A SOAP-FREE, NON-FOAMING CLEANSER<br />

Foaming cleaners can strip your skin of its natural oils. In the winter months,<br />

we need as many of these as possible to keep our PH balance in check.<br />

Soap-free, non-lathering cleansers have a neutral pH, so they don’t disturb<br />

the acidic pH of your skin and are much less drying. We love Mario Badescu<br />

Enzyme Cleansing Gel, it’s suitable for even oily skin types, without being<br />

drying, and it’s a gel texture and is slightly exfoliating. Aesop Purifying Facial<br />

Cream Cleanser is another non-foaming cleaner, which gently cleanses the<br />

skin without completely stripping the surface layer of its natural oils.<br />

INCLUDE SOME GENTLE EXFOLIATION<br />

A little mild exfoliation can actually help dry skin. This is because it removes<br />

the build-up of dead skin cells that are blocking the moisturising ingredients<br />

from getting through. We would recommend KORRES Beauty Shots Kiwi<br />

Mild Exfoliating Scrub – a mild exfoliate infused with a natural blend of<br />

energising kiwifruit, orange and apple juices, as well as Aloe barbadensis leaf<br />

juice and almond oil. Kate Somervillie ExfoliKate Gentle Exfoliating Treatment<br />

is an award-winning treatment that is purifying and helps to reduce the<br />

appearance of wrinkles right away, while calming and soothing skin.<br />

Mario Badescu<br />

Enzyme Cleansing Gel<br />

Korres Beauty Shots Kiwi<br />

Mild Exfoliating Scrub<br />

Aesop Purifying<br />

Facial Cream<br />

Cleanser


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LOCK IN MOISTURE WITH A CREAM<br />

It’s best to look for an oil-free cream. We love the new Clarins Hydra-<br />

Essentiel range of creams that plump thirsty skin with precious moisture. The<br />

secret of the range is in the use of organic medicinal kalanchoe extract, which<br />

boosts the skin’s hyaluronic acid production.<br />

If you need more intensive hydration try Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive<br />

Hydration Gel. This super hydrating, anti-ageing gel will plump skin and<br />

leave you with a juicy complexion. 16Brand Donkey Milk Cream, which is<br />

actually formulated with 10% donkey milk, is also a must try. This nourishing<br />

moisturiser instantly quenches skin, brightens and awakens dull, fatigued areas.<br />

USE A SERUM AND INVEST IN A NIGHT TREATMENT<br />

Winter skin needs additional care, which a night treatment and serum can<br />

provide. This season we are super impressed with Dermalogica’s Nightly Lip<br />

Treatment. Applied at night this magical cream firms and tightens fine lines<br />

around the lips, adds hydration and restores a barrier. Also worth a try is<br />

the Clarins Hydra-Essentiel Bi-Phase Serum – a refreshing, lightweight serum<br />

that restores comfort and radiance to super-thirsty skin, instantly soothing<br />

tightness and irritations, and for use morning and/or evening.<br />

DRINK WATER<br />

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56 STYLE | business<br />

MARQUE<br />

MOREHU<br />

SUCCESS STORY<br />

SENIOR STYLIST AT VIVO SALON<br />

How did your career as a hair-stylist begin?<br />

I very first started as a hairstylist in a full-time course<br />

at Avonmore. I finished my first year of hairdressing<br />

five weeks early thanks to the support of some<br />

amazing tutors! This is when my drive for success<br />

began.<br />

What made you look at getting into competition<br />

work?<br />

In 2013 and 2014 I won colour technician of the year<br />

and I think this is when I started thinking more about<br />

competitions. Social media played a big role in my<br />

vision and success, I started following all the top hair<br />

dressers in New Zealand and globally. I wanted to<br />

see my name where I was seeing theirs.<br />

What is most rewarding about the competition<br />

work you create?<br />

The most rewarding thing about competition work is<br />

having a vision, planning for it,and then finally seeing it<br />

come to life in front of you. Knowing that your hard<br />

work has brought your vision together.<br />

What is your advice for stylists who are thinking<br />

about getting into competition work?<br />

Do it! Put everything you have into it. If you have an<br />

idea, run with it, and do what you love and what you<br />

think is beautiful.<br />

Describe yourself in three words?<br />

Passionate, determined, focused.<br />

What do you love most about working at Vivo?<br />

Everything! I love how much support I receive from<br />

everyone, I love that Vivo is like a big family, the<br />

training we receive and the opportunities we are<br />

given to grow ourselves.<br />

What does the future hold for you?<br />

I want to grow and learn all I can, and continue having<br />

amazing clients who love coming to see me. I would<br />

like to travel the world more with my competition<br />

work and join artistic teams while creating beautiful<br />

work. One of my biggest goals is to work back stage<br />

at New York Fashion Week. Most of all I want to<br />

make my friends, family and Vivo proud.<br />

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58 STYLE | promotion<br />

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STYLE | promotion 59<br />

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60 STYLE | promotion<br />

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STYLE | promotion 61<br />

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62 STYLE | motoring<br />

A BMW WITH<br />

POWER AND POISE<br />

Motoring writer Ross Kiddie spends some time behind the wheel<br />

of the brand new five-series.<br />

THE SPECS<br />

PRICE: BMW 530d, $144,800<br />

DIMENSIONS: Length, 4936mm;<br />

width, 1868mm; height, 1479mm<br />

CONFIGURATION: Six-cylinder,<br />

rear-wheel-drive, 2993cc, 195kW,<br />

620Nm, eight-speed automatic<br />

PERFORMANCE: 0-100km/h, 5.7sec<br />

FUEL USAGE: 4.7l/100km<br />

Cyclone Cook was doing its darnedest to<br />

drench Christchurch but there was little<br />

choice, I had to make a journey to my mother’s<br />

country home.<br />

The car I was driving was BMW’s new fiveseries<br />

– the 530d to be exact – and it was the<br />

perfect vehicle for the wet conditions, offering<br />

the poise and control you can get only with<br />

quality engineering.<br />

As it turned out, the further west I went<br />

the drier the roads became, but that mattered<br />

little as the new five-series is a car that you can<br />

drive much the same wet or dry. Yes, the 530d<br />

has mammoth power outputs – 195kW and<br />

620Nm – but such is the way it puts power to<br />

ground, and the superb traction control devices,<br />

that there is little fear that grip in any situation<br />

would be lost.<br />

The 530d has a high level of specification<br />

for comfort and convenience in addition to<br />

the aforementioned safety aspect. It sells at<br />

$133,900 in standard form, but with BMW’s<br />

long list of optional extras, the test car hits<br />

the road at $144,800, with some of the<br />

specification items including an M-Sport<br />

package – consisting of 20in wheels, dynamic<br />

damper control and special brakes. While it’s<br />

quite an outlay, you do get a lot of car for the<br />

cost.<br />

For one, the BMW five-series is big; at almost<br />

5m it sits squarely in the large luxury car market<br />

and has all of the on-board elements to cocoon<br />

its occupants in elegance and opulence, while<br />

imparting a sporty feel from behind the steering<br />

wheel.<br />

Under the bonnet sits a 2993cc, straight sixcylinder,<br />

turbocharged diesel engine. Not only<br />

does the engine stand out for its high power<br />

and torque figures, but the level of refinement<br />

and smoothness is most un-diesel-like, as it is<br />

immensely quiet at all speeds. It is also a freerevving<br />

engine; a lot of the latter is due to the<br />

never-ending supply of gearbox ratios.<br />

The engine is paired with a silky-smooth<br />

eight-speed transmission. One of the aspects<br />

which impressed me the most was the<br />

undetectable gear shifts; while the rev counter<br />

flicks back and then forward at the point of<br />

change, the transmission itself is so clean at<br />

shift-point there is no feel.<br />

As you would expect, the driver can take<br />

control over the shift process through steering<br />

wheel-mounted paddles, and there are also<br />

sport and comfort drive management protocols<br />

which the driver can use to set up the vehicle<br />

for any particular drive route.<br />

With the strong torque figures and the<br />

area at which maximum torque is reached<br />

(2000rpm) there is a strong feeling of urgency<br />

within the engine, the five-series in this form<br />

will lunge to 100km/h from a standstill in 5.7sec<br />

and will make a highway overtake – 80km/h-<br />

120km/h – in 3.8sec.<br />

These figures don’t come at the cost of fuel<br />

waste. BMW claims an amazing 4.7-litre per<br />

100km (60mpg) combined cycle rating for the<br />

big six, although I’ll have to be excused for<br />

a 6.9l/100km (41mpg) figure during testing<br />

time. The trip computer also lists a 5l/100km<br />

(56mpg) instantaneous reading at 100km/h<br />

which, taking into account my heavy foot, are<br />

spectacular figures.


STYLE | motoring 63<br />

At highway speed, the 530d glides with quiet<br />

motion. Even with low-profile tyres the ride is<br />

fabulous, the suspension soaking up the uneven<br />

surfaces and making it hard to detect the jiggle<br />

often associated with stiff sidewalls.<br />

As you would expect with BMW, drive is<br />

channelled rearwards and because of the natural<br />

handling characteristics of rear-wheel-drive<br />

there is a neutral handling sensation. Taking into<br />

account the quality of feel through the steering<br />

wheel, the 530d feels biased towards sporty,<br />

but we are talking about a luxury vehicle, and<br />

the combination is sheer brilliance.<br />

If you also add in the punch from up front,<br />

the 530d is an amazing touring car. It dispenses<br />

distance with ease and sips fuel until the point<br />

at which the driver is ready to launch forwards.<br />

It is also an easy car to drive at city speeds;<br />

the cockpit is loaded with clever electronic<br />

functions to make it manoeuvrable in tight<br />

confines, and if that metered car park has<br />

always been a navigational challenge, the 530d<br />

will park automatically for you at the touch of a<br />

button.<br />

It’s impossible not to be smitten with the<br />

new five-series, as it builds on the reputation of<br />

its predecessors but adds in an improvement<br />

factor that’s going to be hard to eclipse when<br />

the next generation rolls around, leaving me with<br />

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STYLE | promotion 65<br />

IN A WORLD<br />

OF ITS OWN<br />

If you’re looking for a casual, family-friendly place<br />

to go for dinner, look no further than Embers.<br />

Words Bridget Rutherford Photography Charlie Jackson<br />

have to admit, when I heard the restaurant was part of The<br />

I Papanui Club, I wasn’t sure what to expect. But upon arrival, it<br />

was hard to miss the modern two-storey building, lit up with an<br />

impressive large glass lighting display inside that can be seen from<br />

Sawyers Arms Road.<br />

It opened just over a year ago and sits alongside the club’s<br />

other facilities, including bars, a carvery and a fitness centre. But<br />

you wouldn’t know it when visiting Embers – it seemed to be in<br />

a world of its own.<br />

When we were seated, we opened our menus to an<br />

impressive array of Argentinian-inspired options. And while there<br />

were vegetarian dishes, meat really took centre stage. For the<br />

entrée, I went with the prosciutto and manchego filled pastry<br />

empanadas, with wood-fired capsicum romesco.<br />

As we waited for our entrée to arrive, we were able to watch<br />

the chefs work their magic in the open-plan kitchen. From<br />

looking at the menu, it was difficult to decide what main to<br />

choose, given the options.<br />

The friendly waitress informed us the most popular choices<br />

were ‘From the Pit’, where you could choose from beef, pork<br />

or lamb cooked over the fire, served with duck fat roasted<br />

potatoes, vegetable medley, with house salad, chimichurri and<br />

red wine jus.<br />

But we couldn’t go past the mains. I opted for the venison<br />

with smoked garlic kumara whip, fava beans, candied bacon with<br />

blueberry and shiitake mushroom jus.<br />

The venison was tender and paired well with the kumara<br />

whip. The candied bacon was a nice touch, and added a bit of<br />

sweetness.<br />

My dining partner ordered the grain-fed Wakanui ribeye, with<br />

duck fat roasted potatoes, chorizo, chickpeas, wilted spinach,<br />

smoked tomato chutney and onion rings.<br />

As we ate, more patrons from the club’s bar filtered through<br />

to have dinner in the restaurant creating a vibrant atmosphere.<br />

When it came to dessert, we couldn’t look past the affogato.<br />

It was Embers’ take on the dessert, which featured coffee and<br />

vanilla bean ice cream, served with a Kahlua shot, espresso and<br />

honeycomb.<br />

Its presentation was excellent, served in a cocktail glass with a<br />

shot of Kahlua and espresso to pour over the ice cream.<br />

It was a nice way to top off a pleasant dining experience.<br />

All in all, Embers had a nice, social atmosphere, and was a<br />

good place to go for a laid-back meal out. The meals are on<br />

the larger side, however, so make sure you’re hungry. Embers is<br />

open from Wednesday to Sunday each week.<br />

Embers • The Papanui Club • 310 Sawyers Arms Road,<br />

Bishopdale • 359 9586 • Wed-Sat from 5pm, Sunday from noon


66 STYLE | food news<br />

FOOD<br />

NEWS<br />

Words Vanessa Ortynsky<br />

FROM TOKYO TO CHRISTCHURCH<br />

If you didn’t catch it on Master Chef, matcha is the new supreme ingredient that is<br />

taking the western world by storm. The finely ground powder is that of specially<br />

grown and processed green tea. And there’s good news for matcha lovers in<br />

Christchurch as they can now sample the Japanese flavour throughout the city.<br />

Immerse yourself in matcha tea at T2 (Westfield Riccarton), where there’s everything<br />

from powder pouches to a full green tea-making kit. For a flavour hit, we recommend<br />

matcha soft-serve ice cream at Sushi Soldier (Little High Eatery) or the matcha waffles<br />

at Hello Sunday, Elgin Street, Sydenham.<br />

DOUGHNUT DAYS<br />

Sweet & Savage operates out of a pictureperfect<br />

1959 Airstream caravan in Akaroa.<br />

The freshly-made and downright delicious<br />

doughnuts incorporate surprising flavours like<br />

orange mascarpone and rock salt. If that’s<br />

not enough to get you over the hill, they are<br />

now available every Friday at Uncommon on<br />

Tuam Street.<br />

NEW OPENING: TMR<br />

Dessert favourite The Monday Room has<br />

rebranded as TMR and re-opened its doors at<br />

161 High Street. Lucky for us, the new venue<br />

continues to serve beautifully-plated dinner,<br />

desserts and drink options – with lunch and<br />

brunch on the horizon.<br />

THE SECRET’S OUT<br />

Those who venture to Christchurch’s<br />

newest speakeasy, Red Light District, will be<br />

rewarded with an extensive cocktail menu<br />

and Asian-inspired bar menu. We suggest<br />

you get your glad rags on and head down<br />

Victoria Street to the opium den-style bar and<br />

restaurant. Ask for a Genever and ale, it’s our<br />

new favourite.


NEW ON THE CITY MENU<br />

The Crowne Plaza’s reopening at 764 Colombo Street brings<br />

to the Christchurch food scene three new food and drink<br />

establishments: ground-floor Café 1851, Social Wine Bar and<br />

Market Place. Proudly staffed with its own butcher, fishmonger<br />

and grocer, Market Place is celebrating its arrival by offering<br />

diners a free ‘veggie patch’ when two mains are ordered. T&Cs<br />

apply. Booking essential. Offer is not valid in conjunction with other<br />

ongoing promotions and offers. crowneplaza.com/christchurch<br />

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Top wines of the month matched<br />

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Fancy a glass of something fabulous?<br />

Try this aromatic Waipara riesling,<br />

from award-winning winemaker<br />

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generous and bursting with<br />

flavours of mandarin, lime<br />

and a hint of honey. This is<br />

a riesling that will surprise<br />

you.<br />

Food Match<br />

Enjoy with Thai<br />

Larb Salad. The<br />

citrus and honey<br />

flavours will<br />

complement the<br />

ground beef,<br />

fresh coriander<br />

and green chilli.<br />

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Monday - Friday 7:00am - 6:30pm<br />

Saturday - Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm<br />

Phone: 359 2772<br />

Tower Junction<br />

4/4 Troup Drive, Addington<br />

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm<br />

Saturday - Sunday 8:30am - 6:00pm<br />

Ph: 341 1110<br />

Marshland<br />

410 Marshland Rd<br />

Monday - Sunday<br />

8:00am - 6:00pm<br />

Ph: 385 6976


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YOUR GUIDE TO<br />

WINING & DINING IN<br />

CANTERBURY<br />

RACECOURSE HOTEL &<br />

MOTOR LODGE<br />

Located opposite Riccarton Park, this<br />

hotel offers great dining, Sports Bar (with<br />

pool tables, SKY sport, gaming lounge,<br />

TAB), Carbine Lounge and affordable<br />

accommodation. Hoofbeats Restaurant<br />

(famous for their roasts) open daily from<br />

6.30am serving breakfast, lunch & dinner.<br />

Grand National Racing Carnival<br />

August 5 - 12. Start & finish your<br />

race day with us!<br />

118 Racecourse Road, Riccarton, Christchurch<br />

Phone 03 342 7150 www.racecoursehotel.co.nz<br />

THE CUBAN<br />

Que Vola Contigo Christchurch!<br />

The Cuban is a gorgeous piece of<br />

Havana right in the centre city.<br />

Sample exquisite Cuban street food.<br />

Marvel at the extensive selection of rum,<br />

and our very own Cuba Laga (lager).<br />

All while relaxing in the stunning covered<br />

courtyard. See you at The Cuban.<br />

Open Tuesday - Thursday 3pm - late and<br />

Friday - Sunday 11.30am - late.<br />

Closed Monday.<br />

236 St Asaph Street, Christchurch<br />

Phone: 03 260 2605<br />

www.thecuban.co.nz<br />

venuemanager@thecuban.co.nz<br />

Fisherman’s WharF<br />

Spectacular Harbour Views<br />

Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant offer’s a<br />

warm & friendly atmosphere over looking<br />

the working port of Lyttelton. We have a<br />

range of wonderful meal options to suit<br />

all. Seafood, Steaks, Burgers, Thai dishes,<br />

Vegetarian, pasta & kids meals. We serve<br />

only the freshest locally caught fish & our<br />

produce is also fresh & from the local<br />

markets. From our boats to your plate.<br />

Now open for Breakfast Sat/Sun from 8am.<br />

39 Norwich Quay, 8082 Lyttelton.<br />

Ph 328 7530<br />

www.lytteltonwharf.co.nz<br />

Open Wed to Sun 11.30am to late<br />

Mona Vale HoMestead<br />

and Pantry<br />

Rebuilt brick by brick and once again<br />

elegant in her heritage best, Mona Vale<br />

Homestead & Pantry is welcoming<br />

visitors for breakfast, brunch, lunch<br />

and exquisite High Teas. Also ideal<br />

for weddings, special occasions and<br />

corporate events.<br />

Open now 7am-5pm<br />

40 Mona Vale Avenue,<br />

Fendalton<br />

03 341 7450<br />

gather@monavale.nz<br />

www.monavale.nz<br />

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TASTE DIRECTORY<br />

UnCommon adjective<br />

not common; rare; exceptional;<br />

above the ordinary; remarkable.<br />

EMBERS<br />

BAR & RESTAURANT<br />

Embers has a stylish, cosy atmosphere,<br />

filled with unique furnishings and<br />

complete with its very own open fire pit.<br />

Meals are crafted to share, enhancing a<br />

social, family bonding and interactive<br />

dining experience. Mezzanine floor<br />

available for private functions.<br />

Open Wednesday to Sunday<br />

310 Sawyers Arms Road, Papanui<br />

Phone: 03 359 9586 www.papanuiclub.co.nz<br />

reception@papanuiclub.co.nz<br />

Members, guests & affiliates welcome<br />

uncommon<br />

Uncommon pride themselves on providing<br />

an out-of-the-ordinary café experience<br />

that showcases the region’s finest produce<br />

where fine dining techniques, flavours<br />

and presentation meet next-level service<br />

in modern, contemporary surrounds.<br />

You’ll find modern twists on café classics,<br />

including their famous Breakfast Board and<br />

Hot Cakes. Discover a slice of Melbourne<br />

café cool right here in Christchurch!<br />

Opens: Mon - Fri 7am - 4pm,<br />

Sat & Sun 8am - 4pm<br />

262 Tuam Street, Christchurch<br />

03 379 3977 or uncommonchch@gmail.com<br />

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PIERVIEW RESTAURANT<br />

Located upstairs in the New Brighton<br />

Club, the Pierview Restaurant offers a<br />

stunning panoramic view of the<br />

Pegasus coastline and New Brighton<br />

Pier. Irresistible a la carte menu,<br />

excellent specials and now open for<br />

Brunch on Sundays from 10.30am.<br />

Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday<br />

from 5.30pm and<br />

Sunday Brunch from 10.30am.<br />

202 Marine Parade, New Brighton<br />

Phone 03 388 8210<br />

www.newbrightonclub.co.nz<br />

Delicious<br />

Light Bites<br />

TREVINOS<br />

RESTAURANT & BAR<br />

Nestled in the heart of Christchurch, filled<br />

with mountains of food and lakes of<br />

beverages, sits an astounding restaurant with<br />

irresistible and fine tasting food, accompanied<br />

by an unmatched atmosphere.<br />

Super Rugby live on the bar’s screens,<br />

live music.<br />

New Menu Out Now - come try our<br />

New Light Bites Selection<br />

Open 7 Days, 9am - 1am<br />

Cnr Riccarton Road & Mona Vale Avenue,<br />

Riccarton. Phone: 03 343 5378<br />

www.trevinos.co.nz<br />

URBAN CORNER CAFE<br />

Industrial chic on the outside, awesomely<br />

trendy on the inside. We are the perfect<br />

venue for private functions. Our cafe also<br />

sells an amazing selection of gift ware,<br />

curios and Kiwiana.<br />

We are very kid friendly!<br />

Check out our $15 evening specials<br />

200g Steak and Chicken Parma. Available<br />

Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.<br />

Open 7 Days from 8.30am<br />

Cnr New Brighton Road & Bower Avenue,<br />

New Brighton.<br />

Phone: 03 388 3649<br />

www.urbancorner.co.nz<br />

Kum Pun Thai<br />

Experience all of the exotic flavours that<br />

Thailand has to offer right here in Christchurch.<br />

Delightful surroundings with a fantastic<br />

outdoor courtyard, this is the enjoyable place<br />

as an alternative to cooking, or for that special<br />

occasion to treat your loved ones. These<br />

authentic dishes are designed to delight.<br />

The extensive menu and great hospitality<br />

is perfect for lunch and dinner. Try our very<br />

popular $12 lunch menu with work friends.<br />

Dinner Mon-Sun 5.30pm-10.00pm 7 Days<br />

Lunch Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm<br />

73 Victoria Street, Christchurch.<br />

Phone: 03 365 5494 www.kumpunthai.com


TASTE DIRECTORY<br />

Sala Sala aSian FuSion<br />

ReStauRant<br />

After a years hiatus Sala Sala has<br />

reopened under new management,<br />

much to the joy of the locals, with its<br />

fresh take on Asian fusion and upstairs<br />

private function rooms, all brought to<br />

you in the comfort of the Merivale<br />

suburbs.<br />

Opening Hours<br />

Tuesday - Sunday, closed Mondays<br />

Lunch: 11.30am - 2.00pm Dinner: 5.30pm - late.<br />

Fully Licensed.<br />

142 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch<br />

Phone: 03 355 5932<br />

Valley Inn TaVern<br />

Our fantastic sheltered courtyard is a<br />

great place to while away those long<br />

summer days. Relax over a drink and<br />

enjoy our fantastic new menu that<br />

reflects those warmer days.<br />

ENJOY YOUR SUMMER<br />

HOLIDAYS IN A RELAXED<br />

OUTDOOR SETTING<br />

2 Flavell Street, Heathcote Valley, Christchurch<br />

Ph 384 1124<br />

www.valleyinntavern.co.nz<br />

Open daily from 10am - 11pm<br />

Follow us on Facebook<br />

AlvArAdo’s MexicAn<br />

cAntinA<br />

Come and try our TRADITIONAL<br />

MEXICAN FOOD...<br />

Alvarados is the essential destination for<br />

experiencing true Mexican cuisine.<br />

Open daily from 11.00am.<br />

77 Stevens Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch<br />

Ph 03 374 4149<br />

www.alvarados.co.nz<br />

facebook.com/alvaradosmexicancantina<br />

Follow us on Twitter @Alvaradoschch<br />

Celebrate<br />

with us<br />

Mid Winter<br />

Christmas<br />

RIVERVIEW RESTAURANT<br />

Located in the Cashmere Club, the<br />

Riverview Restaurant offers quality,<br />

affordable a la carte dining.<br />

Specialists in events and special<br />

occasions. No function too big or too<br />

small. Private functions room available.<br />

Dine al fresco on the sheltered patio.<br />

Open for Lunch: Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sun.<br />

Open for Dinner from 5.30pm Tues to Sun.<br />

(Closed Mon). Fully Licensed.<br />

50 Colombo Street, Christchurch<br />

Phone: 03 332 0092<br />

www.cashmereclub.co.nz<br />

Members, guests & affiliates welcome<br />

GARDEN BUFFET<br />

RESTAURANT<br />

Extensive selection of dishes ranging<br />

local favourites through to International<br />

and Asian cuisine.<br />

Also famous for delicious desserts.<br />

Definitely something to satisfy any<br />

taste.<br />

<strong>July</strong> feature cuisine: ITALIAN<br />

Open daily for lunch and dinner<br />

110 Marshland Road, Christchurch.<br />

Ph 386 0088<br />

www.gardenhotel.co.nz<br />

Like us on Facebook<br />

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terrace downs resort<br />

Let us take the stress out of your festive<br />

dining - come and enjoy a delicious mid<br />

winter Christmas Lunch Buffet or Dinner<br />

(A’La Carte) amongst the ambiance to<br />

live music. Book today!<br />

Saturday 8th <strong>July</strong> 12.30 - 2.30pm Buffet<br />

6.00pm - 8.00pm Dinner A’la Carte<br />

(Last booking 8pm)<br />

Sunday 9th <strong>July</strong><br />

11.00am - 1.00pm Buffet (1st Sitting)<br />

2.00pm - 4.00pm Buffet (2nd Sitting)<br />

*Bookings essential, call today: 03 318 6943<br />

Email: info@terracedowns.co.nz


SELWYN TASTE DIRECTORY<br />

THE LINCOLN PANTRY<br />

A treasure trove of local, organic and<br />

gourmet goodies for the health-conscious<br />

foodie. The wood-panelled deli counter<br />

delivers old world charm and an extensive<br />

array of NZ and European cheeses. Fine<br />

foods and artisan goods adorn the rustic<br />

pallet shelving along with tempting treats<br />

for gluten, dairy and sugar-free devotees.<br />

Try the awesome takeaway Atomic coffee<br />

or turmeric latte. Gift hampers & vouchers<br />

available. Gourmet Platters to order.<br />

5 Robert Street, Lincoln | 03 325 7717<br />

Mon-Sat 7am – 6pm Sun 10am – 4pm<br />

www.thelincolnpantry.co.nz<br />

www.facebook.com/thelincolnpantry<br />

The Pedal Pusher<br />

rollesTon<br />

Vibrant Funky Gastro Pub with Great<br />

Food, Great atmosphere... Fantastic<br />

service... Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner..<br />

Make us your local... your home away<br />

from home!!<br />

Open 7 days - 9am till Late<br />

Bookings recommended<br />

Ph 03 260 0866<br />

www.thepedalpusher.co.nz<br />

55 Faringdon Boulevard, Rolleston<br />

284-286 Lincoln Road, Addington<br />

The Silver Dollar Bar &<br />

reSTauranT<br />

Visit the Silver Dollar Bar & Restaurant<br />

To experience a selection of fine wines,<br />

cold beers and great food.<br />

The Extensive lunch & evening menu<br />

includes a variety of dishes, both affordable<br />

satisfying meals as well as ‘Special Dishes’…<br />

Relax in comfort in either the amazing<br />

indoor Bar & Restaurant or large sunny &<br />

sheltered courtyard.<br />

Open Monday – Sunday 11am – 11pm<br />

Now open for breakfasts, Sunday’s 9am – 12pm<br />

Bookings Essential. Ph 03 347 0386<br />

www.silverdollarbar.co.nz<br />

871 Jones Rd, Rolleston<br />

Tai Tapu HoTel<br />

‘unique CounTry pub’<br />

Fine food, friendly folk, fabulous scenery<br />

and relaxed atmosphere. Sheltered<br />

courtyard and outdoor areas, perfect for<br />

dining or platters and wines.<br />

A La Carte Restaurant<br />

Open 7 Days<br />

12pm to Last seating around 8pm<br />

780 Old Tai Tapu Road<br />

P: 03 329 6819<br />

taitapuhotel@xtra.co.nz<br />

www.wix.taitapuhotel.com<br />

Quartz -<br />

Wine Bar & restaurant<br />

The friendly Quartz team offers great service<br />

in a comfortable, modern setting. An extensive<br />

food & beverage menu has something<br />

for everyone. Delicious, hearty versions of<br />

favourites - burgers, steaks, fish, chicken &<br />

salads. The earlybird special entices families to<br />

dine before 6pm with $5 kids meals, leaving<br />

an ambient setting later for couples or friends<br />

catching up. Bookings appreciated.<br />

82 Rolleston Drive. Ph 03 347 4192<br />

www.quartzrolleston.co.nz<br />

Opening Hours: Mon-Thurs 4.30pm-Late.<br />

Fri-Sun 12pm-Late. Follow us on Facebook<br />

Milanese<br />

A taste of Italy right here in Selwyn...<br />

Prebbleton’s best kept secret is a secret<br />

no longer. The Milanese fully licenced<br />

Italian restaurant and pizzeria is an<br />

exceptional place to dine when you want<br />

a taste of Italy. Fresh Pasta, Carbonara,<br />

Spaghetti, to authentic Italian Pizzas. Dine<br />

In or Takeaway.<br />

Licensed/BYO wine only.<br />

Private Functions available.<br />

Cnr Springs & Marshs Road<br />

407 Springs Road, phone 349 9652<br />

(entrance on Marshs Road, behind Vege Shop)


72 STYLE | promotion<br />

MORE THAN<br />

MEETS THE EYE<br />

Whether for a ribeye steak or drinks with friends, The Racecourse<br />

Hotel is a Christchurch institution.<br />

Words Victoria Tait Photography Charlie Jackson<br />

Situated on Racecourse Road adjacent to Riccarton<br />

Racecourse, The Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge<br />

is famous in Canterbury for its daily roast meals and<br />

racetrack connections. However, there’s even more on<br />

offer at this privately owned business. This complex includes<br />

accommodation, two bars and a restaurant, which each have<br />

their own look.<br />

The well-established restaurant and bar Hoofbeats is often<br />

frequented by racehorse owners, trainers, jockeys and members<br />

of the public alike. It has a welcoming family atmosphere<br />

and caters for children with an excellent play area and an<br />

extensive children's two course menu from $10 – healthy and<br />

affordable. The bistro’s comprehensive menu includes the bestselling<br />

ribeye mignon steak garnished with grilled bacon and<br />

mushroom sauce, and the chocolate gateau served with fruit,<br />

ice-cream and cream, all at very modest prices. There is also a<br />

specials board that changes daily. The bar offers an extensive<br />

wine list, spirits, as well as a large range of local and imported<br />

beer. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner: pop in for breakfast<br />

on a Sunday then head over to the markets at the racecourse.<br />

Feel like a drink before dinner? Or an after-work catch-up?<br />

The sports bar offers TAB, gaming machines, pool table and<br />

live music on a Friday night and race days. Alternatively, there’s<br />

the Carbine Lounge and Bar, the most recent addition to the<br />

complex.<br />

Developed in 2011, the lounge bar provides a casual, homeaway-from-home<br />

atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor<br />

areas. It’s a perfect place to meet friends and family for a drink<br />

with the option of going next door for a meal. It is also available<br />

for functions, both private and corporate.<br />

If you have visitors coming from out of town, the hotel and<br />

motor lodge offers 46 studio units, with a rural atmosphere<br />

that fits perfectly with the racecourse theme. The rooms are<br />

serviced daily, have Sky TV, a phone, hairdryer, tea, microwave,<br />

and coffee services. There is ample parking and also a<br />

playground for children.<br />

The Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge prides itself on value<br />

for money, family-friendly services and looking after the seniors<br />

of our community with daily roast specials. See for yourself,<br />

and make a date – perhaps to catch the Grand National<br />

Racing Carnival Week. Starting August 5th, the grand finale is<br />

The Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge New Zealand Grand<br />

National Steeplechase on August 12th.<br />

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Storm McVay, Miles Yeoman<br />

Ingrid Geldof, Juanita O’Connell<br />

Michelle Anderson, Lynn Woods<br />

Hannah Small, Melissa Benge, Jane Howe<br />

LOUIS CHAMPAGNE BAR<br />

OPENING<br />

Like a scene from a movie, bystanders watched admiringly as<br />

elegant feet trod with refined steps along the red carpet welcoming<br />

Christchurch’s A-listers to the grand opening of the Louis Champagne<br />

Bar. Victoria Street shivered under the swirl of winter’s breezy breath<br />

whilst within, chilled flutes of France’s finest, bubbled and sparkled like<br />

jewels set in a heavenly tiara. The tumult of conversation rose to create<br />

an hypnotic spell, weaving through the gathering, gladdening hearts<br />

as the magic bubbles, gladdened the taste buds. The party was the<br />

perfect welcome to this salon of taste and discernment.<br />

Georgia McClung, Debby Kerr, Norman Engel<br />

Mathilde Laboude, Leigh Whitelaw<br />

Vanessa Clements, Sophie Freear, Aaron Pero<br />

David Kerr, Liz and Stephen Collins<br />

Andrea Allen, Rebecca Stewart, Helen Hanson<br />

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Jo Batchelor, Juliana Hilson, Leanne O’Sullivan<br />

Rachel Eade, Naomi Hooft, Hayley Truscott<br />

Flora Brons, Amy Anderson<br />

Ben Sexton, Zelia Horrell<br />

THE GREAT CHRISTCHURCH<br />

ART SHOW <strong>2017</strong><br />

Fabulous art, providing nourishment to slake the soul’s hunger for<br />

refinement, boldly stood before the public at Wigram on a cold<br />

winter’s evening. Opening night of this year’s Great Christchurch Art<br />

Show proved to be an exciting spectacle, as pieces were eagerly<br />

snapped up in the electric atmosphere. As the crowd browsed, they<br />

were inundated with tempting catering as trays of goodies circulated<br />

the room and, at almost every turn, plinths laden with a dazzling variety<br />

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What a brilliant party it was!<br />

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Tom and Anna Gilbert<br />

Florence Egasse, Deborah Smithson, Jo Mcmillan<br />

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Karin Hubber, Terry McDonald, Rachael Hair<br />

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The Great Hall was decked out for an occasion of note, the rich<br />

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Ronald McDonald House South Island (RMHSI) once again hosted<br />

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filled with gastronomic promise.<br />

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STYLE | etiquette 81<br />

STYLE’S GUIDE TO<br />

SKIING<br />

How times have changed. Virginia Mackenzie (née Upham) and friends in<br />

1970 on the slopes above St James Station, North Canterbury.<br />

Avoid potential pitfalls on the slopes<br />

this season with these essential tips for<br />

mountain style and etiquette.<br />

Words Victoria Tait<br />

Whether you’re new to the slopes, or a speed-loving<br />

veteran, there are some unwritten etiquette rules:<br />

• If you want a good park then get up early, no one likes a<br />

pushy driver in the car park.<br />

• Remember, everyone is trying to get up and down the<br />

mountain, so give way, smile, and don’t be aggressive. Karma’s<br />

a bitch.<br />

• Don’t cut in the line for the chairlift – we know that you’re<br />

with someone who’s 20 places ahead and you really had to<br />

pee, but let us tell you now – we don’t really care. Wait your<br />

turn like everyone else.<br />

• It’s okay to share a chairlift with strangers as, chances are, they<br />

don’t really want to talk to you either.<br />

• Give right-of-way to skiers in front of you.<br />

• Help out fallen skiers and, in some way, the universe will<br />

reward you. And you won’t look like a complete wanker.<br />

• A helmet is essential – and on trend.<br />

APRÈS-SKI<br />

• Monochrome is a perennially stylish and safe option, while<br />

orange or yellow neon trousers paired back with a black<br />

jacket is also a classic look. This season, sixties paintbox<br />

colours are on the rise and are guaranteed to get you noticed<br />

in the group.<br />

• Embrace your inner eighties diva and get your hands on<br />

some stirrup pants. They are having a comeback thanks to<br />

Balenciaga, so ensure you pack a pair for on and off the slopes.<br />

• Most ski accommodation is toasty. Don’t only pack cashmere<br />

– lightweight tops for layering are ideal when fireside.<br />

• Don’t pack high heels, please just don’t.<br />

• What’s this season’s trophy après-ski item? A statement coat;<br />

look to for something with an overly extravagant fur collar to<br />

really pack a punch. Wear it; don’t pack it, as it’s likely to take<br />

up an entire suitcase.<br />

• When drinking, do as the previous generation (pictured) did<br />

and swig straight from the bottle. This will minimise takehome<br />

rubbish and confirm someone else’s role as sober<br />

driver... or pilot.<br />

稀 攀 戀 爀 愀 渀 漀


82 STYLE | win<br />

Every month, <strong>Style</strong> sources a range of exceptional prizes to give away.<br />

It’s easy to enter, simply go to www.style.kiwi and fill in your details on the ‘Win With <strong>Style</strong>’ page.<br />

Entries close <strong>July</strong> 31.<br />

HEAVENLY HEAT<br />

Don’t miss your chance to win a one-person treatment of 2hrs 30mins from<br />

Lotus at Siam Thai Day Spa. Choose a 30-minute soak in a mineral-rich, oilinfused<br />

bath, or opt for an ELEMIS Aching Muscle Soak or Nourishing Milk<br />

Bath. Then, enjoy a two-hour Hot Stone Massage – an ancient holistic sensory<br />

experience where warmed basalt stones are positioned on the body, helping<br />

relax muscles, improve circulation and calm the nervous system to allow for a<br />

deeper, more luxurious massage. Valued at $299.<br />

STYLE AND SAFETY<br />

EGG helmets are innovative, customisable<br />

multi-sport helmets for kids aged 2-12. The<br />

helmet can be personalised with skins (printed<br />

washable fabric covers) and add-ons (soft,<br />

rubber snap-on accessories). The helmets meet<br />

and exceed European safety standards for skiing,<br />

snowboarding, cycling, skateboarding, surfing,<br />

kitesurfing, and wakeboarding. We have an<br />

EGG helmet with skin and mohawk add-ons to<br />

give away to one lucky reader, valued altogether<br />

at $189.85.<br />

CADBURY COCO SEA SALT & PECAN<br />

Cadbury Coco’s premium new dark chocolate combination of salt and crunch will<br />

serve as the perfect touch of luxury this winter. We have a Cadbury Coco prize<br />

pack featuring the new special-edition Cadbury Coco Sea Salt & Pecan alongside<br />

four mouth-watering dark chocolate flavours that make up the Cadbury Coco<br />

range to give away. Cadbury Coco brings a touch of decadence into anyone’s<br />

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LAST MONTH’S WINNERS: PURE SHADE: Alison Spencer ADRENALIN FOREST: Sue Bennetts<br />

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Colour Specialists<br />

Hue is a specialist hair colouring salon<br />

We don’t do “dos”, we just do colour<br />

OPENING AUGUST<br />

HUE FERRYMEAD<br />

UNIT 2, 1105 FERRY ROAD<br />

Hue Ponsonby<br />

100 Franklin Rd<br />

Auckland<br />

Hue Mt Eden<br />

12 Normanby Rd<br />

Auckland<br />

Hue Balmoral<br />

239 Balmoral Rd<br />

Auckland<br />

Hue Albany<br />

100 Don McKinnon Dr<br />

Auckland<br />

www.hue.co.nz

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