Style: October 31, 2017

NOVEMBER 2017 CHRISTCHURCH 

COMPLIMENTARY 

Wine & Dine Issue 

FOOD 

WITH FLAIR 

The story behind 

Gatherings & other 

dining hot spots 

COCKTAILS 

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Partywear at 

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Forget the flutes 

All you need to know 

about Champagne 

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Experiencing Gold 

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The must-have 

MOUSTACHE 

A guide for men 

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8 INSIDE WORD 

Wine. Dine. Discover. Indulge 

12 SAVE THE DATE 

14 EVENTS 

Planning For Summer Fun 

16 INTERVIEW 

Alex Davies of Gatherings 

20 REPORT 

What You Need To Know About 

Champagne 

25 CITY DINING HOT SPOTS 

Canterbury Dining At Its Best 

28 REBUILD 

Women In Architecture 

32 MOOD BOARD 

34 LUXE LIVING 

Taking Dining To The Next Level 

38 LANDSCAPING 

40 ART NEWS 

42 ARTS 

47 FASHION EDITORIAL 

Party Wear Inspiration 

54 BEAUTY 

56 WELLBEING 

58 TRAVEL 

Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat 

66 MEN’S 

Grooming For Movember 

68 MOTORING 

Mini Countryman 

70 FINANCE 

74 FOOD NEWS 

81 SEE BE SEEN 

86 WIN 

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NOVEMBER 2017 

Irecently had the pleasure of meeting and eating with the down-to-earth 

food celebrity Nadia Lim as she celebrated the virtues of the somewhat 

polarising quinoa. 

My first experience of this wheat alternative was in a hipster restaurant in 

Kaikoura, where everything was terribly healthy and naturally delicious. At 

that point in time, I was still callling it qui-no-ah, and was immediately put off 

by its bobbly texture and the way it ensured all post-dinner smiles had the 

potential to cause embarrassment. 

Clearly, however, I was not going to pass up the opportunity to get to 

know the woman who has shared many a virtual meal with us thanks to her 

time with MasterChef. Even so, eight courses featuring keen-wah sounded a 

bit of a stretch. 

Turns out I was wrong. From the quinoa lavosh crackers to the avocado, 

pumpkin and halloumi quinoa salad, I could have happily dined on any dish 

again. Though I think I will still leave its preparation to the professionals. 

Nadia wasn’t cooking on this evening, but had set the task to a 

Christchurch team to bring her menu to life. It cheered me to hear our 

skilled foodies had created a “better” spread, with heartier helpings, than 

those at the Ceres Organic event in Auckland a few days earlier. It just goes 

to show, we know how to feed people in Canterbury! 

To celebrate wining and dining in our region, we have pulled together a 

line-up of particularly tasty features for you to sink your teeth into. We start 

be sharing the story of Alex Davies, the man behind award-winning Merivale 

sensation Gatherings, before highlighting more hot spots in the area that will 

have you salivating. We also provide a guide on the best drink in the world, 

Champagne, and share some insights into what sort of glassware you should 

be serving this effervescent delight in when the time comes to celebrate. 

As the party season starts to make itself known, you will be looking for 

the perfect outfit to match the calibre of each event. This month Victoria 

Tait took the team to the illustrious Hackthorne Gardens in Cashmere, to 

combine all the finer things in life in one delicious spread. 

Finally, as the stress of the festive season and end-of-year pressures loom 

on the horizon, take in what we learnt at the Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat. 

Don’t forget to “rest and digest”! 

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8 STYLE | inside word 

INSIDE WORD 

WINE. 

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The New World Wine Awards has declared some local wineries 

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Tony Astle isn’t stopping with Universo, with plans for another 

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10 STYLE | inside word 

INSIDE WORD 

DISCOVER. 

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For those who missed well-known chef Jonny Schwass’ Harlequin 

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14 STYLE | events 

ASANAS, BUSKERS 

& CHUKKAS 

MAKE FOR AN 

EVENTFUL SUMMER 

An eclectic event line-up is heading our way this summer. 

Enjoy an old fave celebrating a big birthday alongside some 

interesting newcomers. Words Gaynor Stanley 

WANDERLUST 108 

SATURDAY DECEMBER 2 

We fully embrace the concept of living well at 

Style, so it’s great to see a healthy living festival 

coming to Christchurch. Wanderlust 108 is 

billed as the world’s only mindful triathlon, 

combining running, yoga and meditation. 

Arrive with your yoga mat for a 7am start 

at St Leonards Park in Sumner and spend 

the day completing the three legs of your 

triathlon, accompanied by some smooth DJ 

tunes. Do the 5km your way – run, walk, or 

skip if you feel like it, take part in a 90-minute 

yoga class and a 30-minute guided meditation 

led by nationally recognised teachers. Not 

surprisingly, the gurus behind all this hail from 

LA’s Wanderlust Centres, which has now 

toured the event in 17 countries. 

For tickets visit www.wanderlust.com/108- 

events/christchurch/ 

WORLD BUSKERS FESTIVAL 

JANUARY 18-28 

It’s the most colourful time of Christchurch’s 

summer calendar – when street performers 

from across the world descend on the city for 

more than a week of incredible street theatre. 

This January will mark the 25th anniversary of 

the World Buskers Festival, and with all the 

stops pulled to celebrate, it’s one you won’t 

want to miss. 

On offer is 10 days of highly entertaining 

street theatre hosted at various iconic sites 

around the city and 11 nights of world-class 

shows. Tickets go on sale November 1 for the 

headline acts including Tape Face, Le Gateau 

Chocolat, The Topp Twins, Urzila Carlson, 

Ginger Minj and Ali McGregor. 

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HAGLEY PARK POLO 

SUNDAY JANUARY 21 

After an absence of more than two decades, 

the sport of kings is returning to Hagley Park 

South this summer. Hagley Park Polo is a 

traditional format tournament featuring local 

and international players. 

The fast-paced spectacle unfolds from noon, 

with expert commentary for those new to 

the game. Entertainment will include pintsized 

polo fun for children and parades of the 

Christchurch foxhounds, players and ponies. 

The final kicks off around 2.30pm. Naturally 

the champagne will be flowing all afternoon 

and spraying when winners are crowned! 

It’s free to watch, so a perfect opportunity 

to take a picnic and make a day of it with 

the family. Tickets for hospitality tables and 

corporate marquees will be available soon via 

info@hagleyparkpolo.com 

ALSO ON THE BILL AT 

NORTH HAGLEY PARK 

Like your music loud and live? 

Shapeshifter Live in the Park is 

on Saturday 9 December and 

rock down to Electric Avenue 

on Saturday 24 February. 

Eating and drinking more your 

cup of tea? The South Island 

Wine & Food Festival returns 

Saturday 2 December and The 

Great Kiwi Beer Festival on 

Saturday 27 January. 

Can’t get enough swinging 

mallets? Heineken Urban Polo 

is on Saturday 3 March.

16 STYLE | interview 

GATHERING 

ATTENTION 

Alex Davies started his first ‘restaurant’ with a pizza oven 

on a Gap Filler site, soon after the earthquakes. Since 

then he’s opened his own brick and mortar restaurant in 

Merivale, Gatherings, and is set to share some of his secrets 

next month at the South Island Wine & Food Festival. 

Words Gabrielle Stuart Photography Charlie Rose Creative

STYLE | interview 17 

...to bring people in tune with the seasons 

and showcase the best of what’s there right now. 

Gatherings opened at the start of the 

year – do you still get that same sense of 

excitement when you walk in the door? 

Definitely. I love it, it’s a dream for me 

and it’s a culmination of ideas over 

several years. So I’m very, very proud 

of the space. I don’t see myself tiring 

of it anytime soon. And because we’re 

moving with the seasons and the 

environment, there’s always something 

different. So toward the end of winter it 

gets a bit tiresome, because you’ve seen 

enough beetroot to last you forever, 

but coming into spring we have all these 

fresh peppery flavours coming in and 

everything’s tasting different and exciting 

again. And the feedback and the response 

from people who come here definitely 

motivates you to keep doing it, too. 

It’s nice to know you’re giving people 

a beautiful experience they wouldn’t 

be able to get anywhere else. We take 

immense pride in that. 

If you had to sum up what Gatherings is 

and stands for, how would you do that? 

We focus on sustainability, whether 

that’s through reducing food miles and 

supporting local farmers, or through an 

environmental approach with the cuisine. 

We also focus on trying to represent the 

taste of this region, and I do that through 

plants because they reflect the flavours 

of the season a lot stronger. I could have 

had chicken on the menu all year round, 

but if I make the leeks the main part of 

the dish, or beetroot the main part of the 

dish, I’m showcasing the seasons and the 

environment a lot more. That’s a huge 

part of what it is we’re trying to do, to 

bring people in tune with the seasons and 

showcase the best of what’s there right 

now. 

You’ve recently got involved in winemaking, 

too. I imagine you’ve learned a 

lot of new things about wine? 

Yes, but mostly about the process and 

the philosophy, through meeting the 

people involved. They’re working on a 

very small scale, doing things like pressing 

by foot, and seeing the process and the 

passion that goes into these things has 

been beautiful. It came from a winemaker 

friend of mine, Theo Coles. He’s designing 

wines in a style similar to the way I design 

food: not overly manipulated. They’re 

called living wines. It’s about being handsoff, 

letting the grapes do its thing. It’s not 

filtered, so they’re really lovely cloudy 

wines. And they’re alive, so the flavours 

vary from day to day, which makes it 

very exciting for us to release seasonally, 

because the wine list is constantly 

moving with our menu, and it gives you a 

completely unique experience. 

“ Were ’ all going on a Summer Holiday” 

It seems a long time ago when a very boyish Cliff Richard sang and acted in what must have 

been, looking back, a very corny movie! Nevertheless, summer is nearly upon us and talk of the 

festive season, (I still call it Christmas) is starting to drift into our thinking. 

Property decisions though are very important and it is critical that they don’t get lost in the rush to the end of 

year. Putting off property decisions can be a very costly mistake. It is really important that if you are thinking 

about making a real estate decision, you don’t delay, give me a call and we can have a chat about your options. 

Nerina Higgins 

M: 0274 316 330 P: 03 351 3002 

E: nerina.higgins@harcourts.co.nz 

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18 STYLE | interview 

You haven’t always been a chef – what did 

you do before you started in the kitchen? 

Well, I grew up in England, where I was 

actually training to be a teacher until my 

parents moved to New Zealand when I was 

19. I stayed at university a year, then came 

here to see what they were up to, and I 

enrolled in a cooking course so I could make 

some friends here. I found I quite enjoyed 

it, and I’ve been in the kitchen for about 12 

years now. I trained and I worked in kitchens 

around the country, but it was working for 

Jeremy Rameka at Pacifica in Napier where I 

really learned how to be expressive through 

food. I was very inspired by him. I actually 

always said when I was really young that 

I wanted to be a chef, but I sort of forgot 

about it until then. 

Is your training as a teacher ever useful in 

the kitchen? 

I think where I’m at now it comes in handy, 

because I’m teaching people. I think it’s a 

really good skill to be able to convey what 

you’re trying to show through a dish, and 

not be a ‘big yelly chef’ like you see on 

television. You get better out of people 

when you’re talking to them properly, as 

opposed to being an angry chef, ranting 

around. I’ve seen that all too often, and it’s 

not very pleasant. 

Before you opened Gatherings, you worked 

for a year on an organic vegetable farm 

in Swannanoa. We tend to romanticise 

farming – but what was the most 

unpleasant part of the job? 

The hardest thing was weeding onions, 

definitely. Farming organically is about not 

spraying anything, so we had to crawl on 

our hands and knees for hours, pulling 

tiny weeds, which were millimetres long, 

by hand. It made me really appreciate the 

work that goes in to growing them well and 

sustainably, but that also lead to wanting to 

showcase the work farmers do. 

The best part of the job was 

harvesting the food and eating it. 

We’d sit down for lunch every 

day and the farmer or his wife 

would prepare something for us, 

and eating something so fresh, 

the flavours were amazing. 

You started your businesses 

in Christchurch at a time, 

after the earthquakes, when 

many people in the hospitality 

industry were leaving. Why? 

Well, actually I did leave straight 

after the quakes and went back 

to the UK, because I wanted 

to experience work as a chef 

over there. But I returned to 

Christchurch after nine or 10 

months because I wanted to be 

involved in what was happening 

here. That was when we started 

the Local Food Project in The Commons. 

There wasn’t much in the central city at that 

point, it was about a year after the quakes 

and the city was very quiet. So to have the 

big pizza oven fired up there, it drew people 

in. And it helped me a lot with confidence. 

I guess it was the first time I had taken my 

ideas to the general public, and shown 

them my art, I suppose – without sounding 

pretentious. 

If you could have anyone in the world 

come through the door at Gatherings for a 

meal, who would you choose? 

It’s got to be my partner, Bryony, and 

my family, because I love them and I like 

spending time with them. We’re actually 

about to have a baby, so I’m really looking 

forward to sitting at dinner with them in the 

future. To cook and eat with this person 

whose palate hasn’t developed yet, and 

to experience food with them, I’m really 

excited about that. That’s all I can think 

about at the moment, so I don’t have time 

to think about famous people. 

You’re hosting a chef session at the South 

Island Wine & Food Festival at Hagley Park 

in December. What do you plan to talk 

about there? 

I’m just going to talk about working 

seasonally, and making plants the highlight 

of a dish, as opposed to just a bit of an 

afterthought. So how you can make them a 

centrepiece of a dish, and have fun doing it. 

And if you could give just one piece of 

advice to people cooking at home, what 

would it be? 

Get the best produce you possibly can, and 

then don’t overthink it. If you have really 

nice tomatoes and you put a bit of salt and 

olive oil on them, it’s going to taste good. 

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CHAMPAGNE 

DREAMS 

With the party season upon us, we provide you with 

the lowdown on the classiest drop in the world. 

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Madame Bollinger 

There’s no doubting the fact that the sound of a 

cork popping is synonymous with celebrations, 

and, if you are doing it right, lavish ones at that. If you 

are looking for the best of the best in bubbles, not 

even our most esteemed winemakers are able to 

produce true Champagne. After all, it is only those 

from its namesake region in France that can legally 

use the term. 

Champagne is produced by three types of grapes: 

chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier, with the 

most ‘standard’ style being a blend of all three. On 

each label, you will find other clues to give you an 

idea as to what type of Champagne drinker you are 

destined to become. 

BLANC DE BLANCS 

Literally the ‘white of whites’, the style is produced 

using only chardonnay grapes and is known for its 

notes of citrus and fruit flavours. 

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BLANC DE NOIRS 

For the ‘white of blacks’ style, red grapes of pinor 

noir and/or pinot meunier are pressed, the juice is 

fermented, and then the skins removed – leaving a 

white wine. Think berry flavours. 

“I drink it when I’m happy and when 

I’m sad. Sometimes, I drink it when I’m 

alone. When I have company I consider 

it obligatory. I trifle with it if I’m not 

hungry and drink it if I am; otherwise I 

never touch it – unless I’m thirsty.” 

– Madame Bollinger (1884-1977) 

ROSÉ 

To a base of the blanc Champagne a fraction of pinor 

noir grape added. And we’re talking a small fraction 

at that, normally around 10 per cent or less. 

KNOW YOUR VINTAGE 

Single vintages are produced generally only in years 

of the best harvests, creating wine intended to age 

for a lot longer than normal. Champagne must be 

aged for at least 36 months to be deemed ‘vintage’. 

Typically these are creamier and yeastier in flavour. 

The yearly harvest goes into the ‘non vintage’ 

bottles, delivering the house style for which that 

particular Champagne house is known. Expect fruitier 

notes in these drops, which have experienced an 

aging period of at least 15 months. 

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“It is my goal that the flute 

will be obsolete by the day 

that I pass away.” 

– Maximilian Riedel, CEO of 

Riedel Crystal 

SIGH OR POP? 

If you’re in close confines, and keen to enjoy the 

bottle’s contents rather than have it overflow 

onto the ground, there’s no need to opt for 

bravado when it comes to removing the cork. 

Remove the foil and wire cage, keeping a hand 

carefully on the cork as you do so. Position the 

bottle at 45 degrees, hold the cork in one hand, 

and rotate the bottle with the other, gradually 

letting air out until the “sigh” of the final burst of 

air is released and the cork is freed. 

Too restrained? Grab the sabre. Remove the 

foil and wire cage, then, starting at the bottle 

seam, run the blade down the neck of the bottle 

at speed. This will cleanly break off the bottle’s 

collar, with cork inside. Promptly return sabre to 

a safe place before any drinking takes place. 

BRUT STRENGTH 

Yes, there is a sugar content in any alcohol, and, 

naturally, this will influence the flavour. For those 

looking for the driest drop, opt for ‘Brut Nature’ 

as it has no added sweetness (0-3g sugar/L), 

while ‘Brut’ sits at 0-12g of sugar per litre. At the 

other end of the scale, the rare ‘Doux’ variety is 

your dessert Champagne, with a sugar content 

of more than 50g/L. ‘Demi-Sec’ is just behind 

with 32-50g/L, and will still give you that sweet 

finish, perfect to accompany a cheese platter, or 

cheesecake. 

MY GLASS SPILLETH OVER 

Forget what you know… the best Champagne glass might not be the one you expected. 

THE FLUTE 

While we all think these are purpose-built 

for the one function of serving us our 

Champagne, many sommeliers are giving 

these the big thumbs down. It does keep the 

‘fizz’ in our bubbles for longer, and visually 

shows off effervescent trails like nothing else, 

however... there’s more to Champagne than 

fizz. Reserve this glassware for non-vintage 

bottles, and parties. 

THE TULIP 

Trumping the flute with its wider girth, this 

glass allows you to more accurately appreciate 

Champagne. The bulbous bits allow for more 

of the aroma to develop and therefore fill the 

nose and enhance the flavour of our favourite 

drops. The jury is out, but supposedly, we’re still 

talking non-vintage only at this point. However, 

Champagne houses will have their own tulip 

glasses made, which suggest this is a good 

option for the premium brands, too. 

THE COUPE 

Rumour has it that the coupe’s shapely form 

was taken from Marie Antoinette’s breast. 

Whether or not this is true, this cup remains 

too wide to contain the bubbles for long. 

However, what’s a Champagne tower without 

the sturdy coupe? Stick to a non-vintage pour. 

THE WINE GLASS 

If you truly want to drink in a Champagne’s 

complexity, you will be reaching for that front 

row of glasses in the cupboard and pouring 

away. The wider the rim, the better; it allows 

the most bubbles to break on the surface, 

releasing the Champagne’s full potential.

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THE REGION 

If you were to pack your bags and head 

to France, you wouldn’t want to miss the 

opportunity to experience the birthplace of 

Champagne – a region as appealing for its 

delightful villages, ancient monasteries and 

stunning chateaux as its 34,000 hectares of 

vineyards. 

Champagne is roughly 160km east of 

Paris. A 45-minute trip on the high-speed 

rail and you’ll find yourself in Reims, home 

to Taittinger, Krug, Veuve Clicquot and 

Mumm, but also the oldest maison de 

champagne: Ruinart. Nearby Épernay, where 

you’ll find Moët et Chandon (on Avenues 

de Champagne), is an area in which 99 per 

cent of its inhabitants work in the wine 

industry. 

From these two cities five different trails 

make up “The Champagne Route”. Pick 

one to discover the hidden secrets of some 

of the smaller producers and the history 

of this wine-growing mecca and family-run 

vineyards at every turn. 

1. MASSIF DE SAINT-THIERRY: A loop 

around the northwest hillsides between Reims 

and Épernay. Look out for a number medieval 

churches and villages ensconced by forest 

and vines. 

2. MONTAGNE DE REIMS: A trail along the 

hillsides of Reims and Épernay. Travel through 

one of France’s richest wine-growing areas, 

and discover adorable villages such as Bouzy 

and Dizy. 

3. VALLÉE DE LA MARNE: From Épernay, 

travel through the valley of the River Marne, 

to Dormans. Take your walking shoes and 

roam vineyards above Épernay. Don’t miss 

Hautvillers, where you’ll find the Abbey of 

St Peter, Dom Perignon’s home in which he 

“discovered the secret of champagne making” 

in the 17th century. 

4. CÔTE DES BLANCS: A journey south of 

Épernay. The area known as the home of the 

chardonnay grape, and boasting Oger, a village 

described as one of France’s most beautiful. 

5. CÔTE DES BAR: East of the city Troyes, 

in the Aube (south of Champagne). A 220km 

signposted route with 39 cellars at which to 

stop.

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CITY LUXURY 

The competitively priced apartments and penthouses 

in new luxury residential complex Cranmer Gardens 

is attracting discerning buyers wanting to return to 

the inner city lifestyle. 

Local buyers have invested more than $18 million in Cranmer 

Gardens in just over 12 weeks. 

“There is a huge gap in the market for generously sized, superb 

quality, high-end apartments in Christchurch and Cranmer Gardens 

is meeting this demand,” says Judy Curnow, the development’s 

Sales Manager. 

“Opportunities to live in an architecturally-designed, low-rise, 

residential development on a prestigious inner city site don’t 

come up very often. Those that don’t act will be left wondering if 

something of this quality, size and location will become available 

again in the near future.” 

All Cranmer Gardens buyers so far are Canterbury residents 

who have purchased an apartment or penthouse as a private 

residence. Interest has largely been from those looking to retire to 

the city and busy professionals aged over 40. With prices ranging 

from $965,000 to over $3 million for some Penthouses, there are 

many great options available on offer. 

Quality, size and location 

Contemporary architecture complements the spacious footprint 

afforded by each of the high-spec, single level apartments at 

Cranmer Gardens. Each apartment comes with either two or 

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and also feature large secluded courtyards. The three bedroom 

penthouses with large outdoor spaces and stunning views range 

in size from 285m 2 to 397m 2 . 

The development is located adjacent to the beautiful 

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and designated car parking for visitors, shared greenspaces and 

courtyards with well-established landscaping. 

The development’s design combines cutting-edge modern 

architecture with the neo-gothic style of the historic Christchurch 

Normal School, which previously occupied the site. Seven of the 

remaining 1980’s award winning townhouses have been retained 

and are available for purchase too, becoming a seamless part of 

Cranmer Garden’s aesthetic urban design. 

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Purchasing an apartment off the plan offers exceptional value 

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Cranmer Gardens is very competitively priced and buyers should 

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compare very favourably to other developments currently on offer 

in the city. 

Apartment buyers only need to commit a 10 percent deposit 

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CITY DINING 

HOT SPOTS 

Christchurch is becoming the place to be for foodies, 

with plenty of new must-try central city spots – as well 

as many old favourites worth another visit. 

Words Vanessa Ortynsky Photography Nancy Zhou 

Universo Brasserie 

Spring has sprung in Christchurch and the 

extra daylight hours are making it easier 

to catch up with friends over good food 

and wine. There are plenty of new dining 

spots around town and lots of mainstays 

worth revisiting. Whether you’re looking for 

somewhere for a lengthy lunch or an afterwork 

drink, here are some of the spots I’ll be 

frequenting this spring: 

Tony Astle’s Universo Brasserie recently 

opened in the Christchurch Art Gallery. 

Making excellent use of the space, the 

brasserie focuses on high-quality food and 

impeccable drinks. At the moment, Universo 

is serving lunch and dinner; however, plans for 

brunch are in the works. The wine list is one 

you’d expect from Stealth Hospitality Group 

and the cocktails are incredible. 

The extensive menu has a range of hearty 

favourites and enticing seafood options. The 

squid ink sliders are particularly noteworthy 

as is the grouper ceviche. There is something 

for everyone, which is ideal for an art gallery 

restaurant. 

The space itself is minimal and elegant, 

with bronze light fixtures and brown leather 

furnishings. Oh, and lots of plants. Astle 

wanted the place to be filled with floor-toceiling 

plants, to make the space feel like light 

and natural, like a greenhouse. There’s plenty 

of outdoor seating as well, so you may find 

yourself here on a sunny Saturday afternoon. 

Overlooking Worcester Street Boulevard, you 

really can’t go wrong at this soon-to-be local 

favourite. 

Cocktail from Universo

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Inati 

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Inati 


Black Estate 

Baklava-flavoured soft-serve from Welles Street 

... Christchurch is having a bit of a 

culinary moment. There’s no doubt 

about it, the city is coming alive with 

new must-try restaurants and bars. 

Those looking for a bite to eat and a cheeky beverage 

in between shopping at The Crossing are now in luck. Fat 

Eddie’s, Kong and Original Sin are now open for business on 

The Terrace. 

Fat Eddie’s, a boisterous Christchurch institution, is always 

a good time. With live music and free-flowing drinks, it’s a 

great place for a drink and a boogie. Sibling establishments, 

Kong, a 1930s-themed cocktail bar, and Original Sin, known 

for its small plates, are both worth a visit. Tamer than Fat 

Eddie’s, they are intimate spots for a well-crafted drink. 

Overlooking the Avon, you’ll want to grab a window seat 

and settle in for some people watching. 

It’s always a treat strolling along picture-perfect New 

Regent Street, and Twenty Seven Steps is worth a visit. 

Consistently voted one of Christchurch’s best restaurants, 

this charming and relaxed venue serves rustic European 

cuisine. The menu changes with the seasons, so I’m looking 

forward to the superb local wines and fresh ingredients on 

offer this spring. 

Inati, known for exquisite shared plates, offers a completely 

unique dining experience in Christchurch. While it appears 

intimate from the outside, the seating can actually feel a bit 

confronting as guests sit side-by-side in high stools facing the 

shiny bronze bar. Inati’s well-considered wine list means you’ll 

easily find a suitable red, wine or cheeky orange that perfectly 

complements your dinner.

South Town is quickly becoming Christchurch’s mustvisit 

neighbourhood. Welles Street has transformed from 

industrial and desolate to one of the coolest streets in 

the city. Stop by Welles Street throughout the day for 

Mediterranean and Greek-inspired fare. Be sure to try the 

souvlaki and baklava soft serve. The spaciously sleek beer hall, 

also dubbed Welles Street, is characterised by high ceilings, 

forest green subway tile counters and plenty of seating. 

Striking the perfect balance between indoor and outdoor 

flow, the bar and eatery is sure to become Christchurch’s 

favourite summer spot. It’s an industrial warehouse in the 

middle of Christchurch city, and you’ll need to experience it 

for yourself. 

Black Estate is my go-to for out-of-town wining and 

dining. Located in Waipara, this North Canterbury winery 

places just as much focus on local, seasonal food as it does 

wine. Waipara’s microclimate produces a vast range of wild 

foods and the menu is reflective of what’s in season. The 

award-winning vineyard is unpretentious and true to the 

region. The delicious food pairs perfectly with the organic, 

biodynamic wine. 

So, whether you’re after something in the revitalised 

central city or something further afield, Christchurch is having 

a bit of a culinary moment. There’s no doubt about it, the 

city is coming alive with new must-try restaurants and bars. 

We’d love to hear all about your favourite hot spots. 

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St Andrew’s College Chapel interior, Jane Rooney 

WOMEN 

MAKING THEIR MARK 

As the rebuilt Christchurch begins to take shape, architect Richard Dalman 

reflects on the work of female architects and how they are shaping the city.

STYLE | rebuild 29 

Heydar Aliyev Centre, Azerbaijan, Zaha Hadid 

was recently reflecting on the passing of Iraqiborn 

architect Zaha Hadid and the impact that 

I 

she had on the world of architecture. Hadid was 

truly one of the great architects of the modern 

era. Her extraordinary curvaceous building forms 

showed the world another way to see our 

structures and experience space. 

At the recent centenary celebrations of the 

Auckland University School of Architecture, one 

of the key discussion topics was “Women in 

Architecture”. When I was at the school in the 

early 1980s, there was only one full-time and one 

part-time female lecturer, and very few female role 

models in practice. Whilst the number of female 

enrolments has grown substantially over the last 

50 years to its current position of representing 

60% of architecture students, this trend is yet to be 

reflected in the number of female-led architectural 

companies in New Zealand. In Auckland – perhaps 

because of its proximity to the architecture schools 

– the number of female-led practices has grown, 

however this has not been the case in Christchurch. 

But here in Canterbury we do have a number of 

talented women who have designed and been key 

architectural players in the design of our postearthquake 

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These projects show how 

adaptable architects must be 

in dealing with the varying 

requirements of different 

building types. 

St Andrew’s College Chapel, Jane Rooney 

Transpower offices in Hornby, Jennie Lee 

Isaac Theatre Royal 

For example, the project architect for 

the new St Andrew’s College Chapel was 

Jane Rooney of Architectus. Interestingly, 

the architect for the original chapel on the 

site, which was completed in 1955 and 

demolished after the earthquakes, was one of 

New Zealand’s first full-time female architects, 

Margaret Munro. I have been in both chapels 

over the years. While the Munro chapel had 

a simple traditional elegance to it – inside and 

out – the new chapel is more dynamic with 

its twin-gabled form and, unlike the original, 

opens out with a folded glass wall to the river. 

The red brick “heritage” wall facing Normans 

Road not only incorporates bricks from 

the former chapel but a number of iconic 

memorabilia pieces and the original stainedglass 

window. 

Another female architect who is 

contributing to the changing face of the 

Christchurch post-earthquake landscape is 

Jennie Lee of Dalman Architects. Lee has 

completed a variety of buildings including the 

Transpower office building in Hornby, the 

Russley Retirement Village community centre 

– incorporating its main reception, dining and 

bar, commercial kitchen, billiard room, cinema, 

hairdresser and offices – and the award 

winning Acland House boarding hostel for 

Christchurch Girls’ High School. 

These projects show how adaptable 

architects must be in dealing with the varying 

requirements of different building types. 

Styles for each building differ considerably, 

from the rational glazed Transpower 

office building, to the softer timber-gabled 

community centre for the retiree residents 

(opened last year by Sir John Key), to the 

historic Acland House re-planning, extension 

and refurbishment. 

Compared with Auckland, Christchurch has 

been a bit slow in promoting the talents of 

our female architects. Is there another Zaha 

Hadid awaiting within our profession locally 

and are we doing enough to promote our 

city’s female architects? 

SOME OF CHRISTCHURCH’S OTHER TOP 

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Vanessa Carswell 

A principal architect at Warren and Mahoney, 

Vanessa Carswell has worked on many 

major Christchurch projects, including the 

Isaac Theatre Royal redevelopment, King 

Edward Barracks, Metro Sports Centre and 

the Christchurch Transport Interchange. She 

previously worked for six years in London, 

where she was involved in projects like the 

renovation of the Great Northern Hotel and 

King’s Cross London. 

Melissa Rogers 

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Rogers has worked on major projects 

including the Stranges building and the 

Burwood Hospital redevelopment. She 

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DINING 

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TEETOTALLERS 

If you like a bit of sparkle to your 

tea, you’ll love what PG Tips did 

for its 75th anniversary. The British 

company released a tea bag studded 

with 280 diamonds. Oh, and filled 

it with one of the most expensive 

Darjeeling teas in the world. The tea 

bag fetched $15,000, and proceeds 

went to charity: The Royal Manchester 

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SEA FOOD 

Take dining to a new level... as in, five metres below the sea. Ithaa Undersea Restaurant is one of the eateries at the 

Conrad Maldives Hotel on Rangali Island, and, being all-glass from the floor level up, offers panoramic views of the ocean 

that surrounds it. Whether it’s caviar for dinner or mid-morning cocktails, sit a while and watch the manta rays and sharks 

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LET IT BREATHE 

Make drinking wine an event with a decanter. We can’t go past 

the elegant collections produced by Riedel, as each piece is 

handmade from crystal and often features something completely 

different from the norm. Take the Ayam Magnum for example. 

This limited-edition rooster-inspired design means it’s not only 

impressive to the eye, but also does its job – allowing young 

wine to open up – all for a cool $1200. 

MYSTERY DINING 

In Shanghai, UltraViolet by Paul Pairet has a table, 10 chairs and 

white walls. The environment is then brought to life with lights, 

projectors, sound, scent, and temperature via an air-blown 

turbine. The 20-course ‘avant-garde’ set menu is served to all 

guests, no matter if you have joined as one diner or a group, 

and the price point starts at 4000RMB (NZD$850) per person. 

Adding to the mystery is the fact we don’t know the restaurant’s 

exact location. Diners congregate at a set meeting point and are 

led to the destination together. 

BEEF IT UP 

Tokyo’s Aragawa is not known for its décor, but for its beef. 

Ranked among the most expensive restaurants in the world, it is 

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TROPICAL FEVER 

A bird-of-paradise plant will look stunning in a pot. 

While the Christchurch 

climate isn’t nearly as balmy 

as Fiji, we can still create a 

tropical backyard through 

careful plant selection, 

Craig Wilson writes. 

Most of us love a spot of overseas travel 

once in a while. Whether it’s respite from 

the Canterbury frosts or visiting friends and 

relatives, it’s great to get away. 

In my design practice I often have clients that 

find fresh inspiration for their garden as they 

travel. The cultures and history experienced can 

create poignant memories they wish to replicate 

on their return. On a recent trip to Fiji I found 

myself pondering the lush tropical gardens and 

what key factors defined the aesthetic. For me, 

it came down to the following: Large foliage, 

vibrant colour tones, scent and palm trees. 

Then followed the obvious question: Can 

we create this in Christchurch? The answer, I 

concluded, was both “no” and “yes”. 

The climatic differences are obvious and too 

great to make a genuine tropical garden – our 

winter is too cold, rainfall too low and soils 

too heavy. However, we can create our own 

variation using comparative plant material that 

will flourish in our temperate climate. 

We have plenty of options when it comes to 

‘large foliage’ plants. Ligularia has become a 

go-to plant in Christchurch, with a large ‘tractor 

seat’ leaf that will work nicely with a tropical 

vibe. Our lush native ground ferns will also 

create the desired outcome in a shady aspect 

– just make sure your soil has a high organic 

content. If you’re coastal or above the frosts 

you’re lucky enough to be able to use the 

stunning griselinia lucida and mertya for a lush 

leafy look. 

To add the required injection of vibrant 

colours we can work with plants like canna lilies 

and daylilies, which will produce bright flowers 

throughout summer with good foliage effect. 

You could also go ‘old-school’ and explore 

aucuba, and work with the bright yellow/lime 

tones. 

Scent is not difficult to create in Christchurch 

gardens. Daphne fits the bill nicely with its 

late winter/ early spring flowering. This can 

be followed by star jasmine, which offers 

prolific spring/summer flowering and buckets 

of fragrance as a groundcover or climber. You 

could also look to a michelia to mimic the form, 

scent and flower of a frangipani. 

Our environment will support a good range 

of palms. Sorry, coconuts are out, but bhutia, 

washingtonia, trachycarpus, and phoenix are all 

on the table. These will take time to establish 

but are available in ‘hardened off’ large grades 

from garden centres. You might look at a sago 

palm (Cycas revoluta) as a hardy option for a 

smaller space. 

To finish the look of your tropically inspired 

Christchurch garden paradise, plant some 

genuine tropical species in a pot and move them 

indoors for winter. A bird-of-paradise flowering 

on the patio may just take you back to your last 

tropical getaway. 

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Get Tech Savvy 

in your Garden 

Technology and landscapes: The two terms may seem 

diametrically opposed. When we consider our landscape, 

we tend to think of escaping the indoors (and the 

technology continuously surrounding us inside) in to the 

tranquillity of nature. Technology has evolved to a point 

where it can make our lives much easier. Likewise in 

landscaping, technology can work in cohesively with your 

outdoor space to enhance your enjoyment and simplify 

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Consider the following advantages of these technologies in your garden: 

• Louvres: these can be wifi controlled. You can control your louvres 

from afar at the press of a button to accommodate changes in 

weather- and we all know how changeable the weather can be at this 

time of the year! Some louvres have rain sensors built in, and will close 

at the slightest detection of rain, which protects your investment in 

your outdoor furniture. 

• Irrigation: Timers to switch on your irrigation have been around 

for years but were one of the first examples of technology helping 

maintain your garden. What a revelation it was that your garden would 

stay watered at the optimal time of day without you actually having 

to remember to get up and turn the hose on! Things have evolved far 

beyond this now. Smart sprinklers and irrigation controllers draw on 

data from sensors, weather forecasts and plant care information and 

can be controlled through an app on your phone or laptop. Ever been 

away on holiday, then realise its pouring back home and your irrigation 

system is still on and wasting water? Now it’s as easy as turning your 

phone on to turn it off- from anywhere in the world! 

• Security: Technology allows your property to be kept far more 

secure. This can include controlled gates, pin pads, cameras to protect 

your property, alarms and security lighting. With the touch of a button 

on your phone, your gate can be opened in perfect time for you to 

drive right in. (Don’t worry, the gates still have an access button if 

electricity cuts out or your phone battery dies). 

• Lighting and Sound: Outdoor lighting can be controlled via an app 

on your phone or ipad or by remote. This could include a dimmer 

control to set the ambience in your landscape at night. There is an 

enormous range of robust and weather resistant outdoor speakers 

available which can be discreetly installed appropriate to your 

landscape- music can be piped wherever you like in the outdoors by a 

quick swipe on your screen. 

• Identification: Plant ID & pest ID garden apps are available which 

can help you determine which pests and plants are in your garden. 

An example is gardenanswers which instantly identifies over 20,000 

plant species- a great way to avoid mistaking precious plants for weeds 

in a gardening frenzy! As these apps build up their catalogue and 

identification technology they will become more and more accurate. 

• Planning: Farmbot is an open source technology which runs your 

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40 STYLE | art news 

ART 

NEWS 

Words Gaynor Stanley 

HAERE RA 

PAEMANU: 

NOHOAKA TOI 

It’s your last chance 

to see the Ngāi Tahu 

Artists in Residence 

exhibition Nohoaka Toi 

at CoCA until November 

26. Curated by senior 

Paemanu artists, Nohoaka 

Toi takes visitors on a 

journey of Ngāi Tahu 

visual expression from 

rock art to the present 

day. It features some 

of Aotearoa’s most 

significant artists, including 

Ross Hemera, Areta 

Wilkinson, Simon Kaan, 

Lonnie Hutchinson, Peter 

Robinson, Neil Pardington, 

Rachael Rakena, Fayne 

Robinson, and many more. 

Admission free. 

Peter Robinson, ‘Drifters’, 2017. Wool felt. 

Image: Daniela Aebli 

Anna Korver ‘Red Dress’ in Corten steel 

SOUTH ISLAND’S LARGEST 

OUTDOOR SCULPTURE EVENT 

Clue up on contemporary sculpture at the 

biennial Sculpture on the Peninsula happening 

at historic Loudon Farm in Teddington, Banks 

Peninsula over the weekend of November 10- 

12. This major fundraiser for the Cholmondeley 

Children’s Centre in Governor’s Bay kicks 

off with a grand opening gala and auction on 

the Friday night and then opens for general 

admission on Saturday and Sunday. The 

event’s tenth outing has attracted more than 

90 submissions, including works from 25 new 

artists, in mediums ranging from cast bronze to 

found objects. Spend the day roaming sculptures 

by Dion Hitchens, Hannah Kidd, Paul Dibble, 

Anna Korver, Alison Erickson, and plenty more, 

enjoying jugs of Pimm’s and chargrilled lamb rolls 

and a packed entertainment programme. 

Tickets $15 from www.sculpturenz.co.nz 

ARE YOU ON FOR RON? 

Christchurch has the opportunity to 

have its own work by internationally 

celebrated sculptor Ron Mueck – if 

we all chip in. The Christchurch Art 

Gallery has launched a fundraising 

campaign to raise $1 million to 

commission a permanent acquisition 

from the sculptor whose exhibition 

drew record crowds for the gallery’s 

last show before its five-year 

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CULTURAL 

CONNECTIONS 

Anne Hudson commends Dion 

Hitchens, an artist who draws 

on a rich heritage to add a 

certain mystery to his works. 

Dion Hitchens is an established New 

Zealand artist and sculptor represented 

at Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New 

Zealand in Wellington, Waikato Museum 

and Auckland Art Gallery. Hitchens’ work is 

diverse not only in subject matter but also 

materials. His success lies in his approach to 

his work. 

Hitchens’ aesthetic draws upon his cultural 

background – part Tūhoe and Ngāti Porou, 

part Chinese and part Scottish; three cultures 

steeped in mythology and narratives of 

past events. These cultures also have a 

cosmological view of the world where past 

and present are entwined, and Hitchens feels 

strongly that values from the past inform our 

actions now. This creates a kind of spirituality 

about his work, or a sense of mystery. He 

sets about creating iconic work, work that 

symbolises or stands for something, even if 

that something is “unseen”. 

His work is created for our pleasure, 

but also to make us wonder. What does it 

represent? Who made it? What stories does 

it have to tell us? The work gives us access to 

philosophies and values he hopes will add to 

our experience as people, help us navigate 

our lives in the present. His sculptures provide 

a material body in which these “unseen”

STYLE | arts 43 

His work is created for our pleasure, but also to make us 

wonder. What does it represent? Who made it? What stories 

does it have to tell us? 

elements are at work. Carrying on the 

traditions of his ancestors in a contemporary 

format. 

Hitchens experienced severe trauma in his 

life with the death of his father. Through the 

act of forgiveness he found a path forward, 

where the pain was bearable, and his life, 

and those around him, more positive. It is 

important to Hitchens that his work has value 

and provides us with a sense of connectivity. 

This deep awareness of our humanity and 

our need to communicate and be connected 

to the world, both natural and man-made, 

imbues his work with a wonderful sensibility. 

In many ways Hitchens is fortunate to have 

a balanced and mixed heritage from which to 

draw on ancient wisdom. He uses this to bring 

a sense of universality to his work, making his 

aesthetic applicable to a wide audience. 

In his 25 years of making, he has created 

commercial pieces helping corporations align 

their values with the communities they serve, 

he has made public artworks for the wider 

community, and he makes work for individual 

collectors who want a beautiful piece for their 

home. 

He feels strongly that “we should never 

give up, that everyone deserves to reach their 

potential and that diversity of population is a 

gift not a problem”. 

Dion Hitchens is generous with his time. He 

makes himself available to his community and 

is open and generous in talking about his work. 

Those of you lucky enough to have attended 

Art in a Garden 2017 will have been able to 

view his work and hear him speak about his 

art practice. As guest artist this year he was 

very well received.

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THE RETURN OF THE BUMBAG 

We kid you not. While the Americans have had a long love affair 

with the ‘fanny pack’, this tourist identifier has also been making 

its appearance known on the runway. It has become increasingly 

‘cool’ to adopt tourist fashion, as Gucci, Valentino and Balenciaga – 

to name a few – can attest to. You could find yourself spending up 

to $3000 on a designer bum bag. Who would have thought. 

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Healthier than the sun and more 

convenient than a salon spray, 

self-tanners can be a great option 

for faking a golden tan. 

As the end of the year draws closer and 

social calendars begin to fill up, the summer 

dresses in your wardrobe will be begging to be 

worn. But although the weather may be warmer, 

most of us won’t have seen enough sun to 

develop a natural glow. For many of us the best 

idea is turning to the bottle – the self-tanning 

bottle, that is. 

Whether your legs are as white as Mt Hutt 

snow or you just want to go a shade darker 

and even up your tan, here are some tips for 

achieving a natural-looking tan at home. 

CREATE A CANVAS 

Prep, prep, prep – it’s absolutely vital for 

achieving a smooth tan. If you have several 

days before you intend to tan, make sure your 

moisturising and exfoliating routine is on point 

to avoid dry skin, which may soak up too much 

tanner and leave dark patches. Take extra care 

to regularly exfoliate your whole body with a 

glove or scrub leading up to the day. 

We love the ELEMIS Frangipani Monoi Salt 

Glow exfoliating scrub, which has mineral-rich 

salts and hibiscus to cleanse and exfoliate, 

and will also nourish your skin and keep it 

moisturised. It’ll remove dead skin cells on the 

surface and create the smooth canvas you need 

to look radiant, not dull and patchy. 

If you need an emergency tan the day of an 

event, give your skin the best exfoliation you 

can, and then rub in a lightweight moisturiser. 

Choose an oil-free moisturiser and give your 

body a light coat all over, with a bit extra on any 

dry skin – elbows, knees, feet and nail cuticles 

often need extra moisturising. Make sure you 

wash off your deodorant before you tan, too. 

If you can face it, blasting your skin with cold 

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water right before you tan can help – it will 

shrink your pores to create a smoother finish. 

GETTING DIRTY 

There are plenty of tanning options, and 

whether you prefer a mousse, an oil or a spray 

often comes down to personal choice. Express 

tanners, which develop over one to three hours, 

work well if you’re in a hurry. An applicator mitt 

can work with most products to help you get an 

extra smooth finish. 

If you’re new to tanning, a gradual taner which 

builds up day by day can be a great choice. One 

of our faves is Vani-T Bronzing Custard – a 

practically foolproof option, applied as simply as 

a moisturiser. 

For all products, follow the instructions. Work 

your way up from your ankles and take care not 

to miss any spots – and then wait for it to dry. If 

you’re in a hurry, you can use a blow dryer on a 

cool setting to speed up the drying process. 

Make sure you clean the palms of your hands 

thoroughly once you’ve finished to remove any 

leftover tan – but use an exfoliator and a 

make-up wipe, rather than submerging your 

hands in water. 

And menfolk, you’re not excluded from this 

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STAYING SMOOTH 

To keep your tan looking golden for longer, be 

careful while applying things like bug spray and 

sunscreen, and use spray products if you can, 

rather than rubbing them in. 

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56 STYLE | wellbeing 

A BITE 

TOO FAR 

Elly McGuinness highlights two 

signs of obsessive food behaviours 

that should be addressed sooner 

rather than later. 

You’re probably aware of the times 

you’ve made unhealthy food choices. 

Perhaps you found yourself eating 

takeaways all the time and ate very 

little fresh food. You knew your choices 

weren’t contributing to your goals of a 

healthy lifestyle. However, for whatever 

reasons you continued to make unhealthy 

choices. 

It’s worth also taking a look at the other 

end of the spectrum – obsessive food 

behaviours. These can also be considered 

as unhealthy, even though on the surface 

they may appear ‘super healthy’. These 

behaviours are not always addressed and 

can often go unnoticed, especially by the 

person who is making them. 

Here are some signs of obsessive food 

behaviours. They have the potential to 

cause problems in various areas of your 

life, so take a look and decide whether 

any of them are affecting you. 

1. 

2. 

FOOD AT SOCIAL GATHERINGS 

Do you worry about visiting friends’ houses for meals in case they’ll serve you 

something that doesn’t fit in with your idea of what you should be eating? If you feel 

this way, do you either avoid visiting them or, when you do go, find yourself stressing 

about the food you’re eating? Do you similarly find you’ve got a lot of resistance to 

going out somewhere like a café with friends? Either you sit and starve because there’s 

nothing ‘healthy’ on the menu, or you avoid going all together so you can stick strictly 

to your diet without succumbing to temptation? 

These scenarios can highlight a food obsession. Have a think about whether these 

ingrained ideas are seriously limiting your opportunities to enjoy spending time with the 

people you want to nurture meaningful relationships with. 

A LONG LIST OF ‘CAN’T HAVE’ FOODS 

Have you created a very large list of foods that you can ‘never’ have? We’re not talking 

about foods you avoid due to problems such as allergies and intolerances. Perhaps 

you’re worried one muffin or a piece of bread, even on a very occasional basis, is going 

to ruin all your hard work and set you back? You are convinced a slight deviation from 

your ‘rules’ will stop you achieving your goals.

STYLE | wellbeing 57 

Making nourishing food choices is 

extremely important if you want to live 

a healthy lifestyle. What you need to be 

aware of is whether those healthy 

choices have turned into obsessions that 

are instead becoming the most 

important thing in your life and are 

affecting your happiness. 

If you suspect that obsessive behaviours 

are holding you back from enjoying the 

journey and life in general, becoming 

aware of this is the first step. The next 

step is to work on changing your beliefs, 

perhaps with a health coach or Neuro- 

Linguistic Programming practitioner if 

required. You might be worried that 

making small adjustments to your beliefs 

will turn you into an ‘unhealthy’ person. 

This is not the case at all. You can shift 

your mindset slightly and still make 

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images: Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat 

REST 

& DIGEST 

Charlotte Smulders 

journeys to Gwinganna 

Lifestyle Retreat on the Gold 

Coast, a million miles from 

the stresses of daily life. 

had no idea what to expect ahead of a 

I five-night wellness programme at the Gold 

Coast’s Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat. My 

friend, who had been before and was joining 

me on the ‘Optimum Wellbeing’ retreat, had 

mentioned we would be woken daily at 5.30am 

to reset our bodies back to a ‘dawn-to-dusk’ 

way of life. Other than having a massage 

scheduled for the day of arrival (what better 

way to start the week!), and that we had to 

bring two options for gym clothing, that was 

it. All I knew was that for the first time since 

having children (three under 10), I had the 

opportunity to be completely selfish for a week. 

The sole purpose for this trip was me. 

Prior to leaving I subconsciously enjoyed all 

the items I would be without for the week – as 

if I was never going to be fed again. An extra 

wine, a biscuit, a couple of extra helpings… 

and more coffee than I’d usually have. I admit 

I am fussy and was rather worried about what 

I would be given to eat. I’m not a huge fan of 

beans and tofu and the like. So, I prepped for 

starvation! I also planned a night in Brisbane 

prior to check-in, a little retox before detox! 

Despite being only 30 minutes’ drive from 

the Gold Coast Airport, the retreat is remote. 

High on a plateau that offers views from 

Moreton Bay to Coolangatta, Gwinganna – 

which translates to ‘lookout’ – spreads over 200 

hectares. Tucked away in Tallebudgera Valley, 

access is via an incredibly steep driveway (think 

Baldwin Street in Dunedin) and imposing gates. 

The nearest small town, I noted, had a pub 

and coffee shop, but one look at the retreat’s 

entranceway and it was obvious I would not be 

escaping easily! 

On the first afternoon all guests spend time 

with a personal wellness consultant. This is 

your chance to go through what you hope to 

get out of the week and tailor the afternoons 

to your wants and needs. An enlightening 

and fascinating welcome by General Manager 

Sharon Kolkka, outlining the philosophy behind 

Gwinganna and some of the basic principles we 

would be living by, preceded our first meal – by 

which I was pleasantly impressed. Dinner looked 

so pretty it could have been in a cookbook! 

At 8pm, it was time for bed. Given I’m not 

one to relax and unwind easily, instead of taking 

the sleep-time herbs I went on to potter and 

unpack. I regretted this at 5.30am when it was 

knock-knock-knock, “Good morning, Charlotte!” 

Gah! Sharon had briefed us about the body’s 

circadian rhythm and how we live best with the 

dawn-to-dusk principle, and the importance of 

using blue light for daytime and red light for the 

night. The red light produces melatonin, which 

is crucial for sleep, and hails from the times 

when we would sit around a fire before sleep. 

By 6am we were engaged in the ancient 

practice of qi gong. Similar to tai chi, this focuses 

on posture, breathing and meditation. My first 

attempt saw me silently giggling to myself and 

constantly watch-checking to see how much 

longer I had to open my arms and embrace 

life. I was off to a wobbly start. By the end of 

the week, however, I could happily participate, 

though you won’t see me doing slow-motion 

martial arts moves anytime soon. 

An hour later we were faced with the choice 

of a ‘yin’ or ‘yang’ activity. ‘Yang’ is a more 

high-intensity workout and could range from 

a moderate to hard bush walk, boxing, weight 

training, water running, spinning, tribal dance 

and the ultimate driveway-to-summit lookout 

walk (which cars can only tackle in first gear as 

the vertical incline is brutal). I am proud to say I 

received a cap for this walk, straight up for two 

hours, and including that imposing driveway, 

which Gwinganna’s part-owner Hugh Jackman is 

said to have used to train for Wolverine. 

‘Yin’ is a more gentle option; a walk through 

the organic gardens learning about the medicinal 

purpose of the plants and how to grow them, 

yoga classes, and peaceful bush walks. All forms 

of exercise are based on interval training and 

primal pattern movements that are essential 

for functional movement in everyday life – 

squatting, lunging, bending, twisting, pushing

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The philosophy of 

Gwinganna is S.L.O.W: 

seasonal, local, organic, 

wholefoods. 

and the gait cycle (walking, running, jogging). 

I had been subtly told that a yang person 

subconsciously needs yin in their life. We must 

participate in what we most resist as this is likely 

what our body needs. I had difficulty adopting 

this philosophy and, whenever there was an 

option, I swung yang. 

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and two snacks 

was a plentiful daily menu full of goodness… 

and actually delicious. The philosophy of 

Gwinganna is S.L.O.W: seasonal, local, organic, 

wholefoods. With no processed foods, no 

caffeine, no dairy, no gluten and most definitely 

no alcohol. You are also not meant to drink 

water for 20 minutes before and after a meal, 

and must chew until there are no more lumps 

left in your mouthful. 

Every day featured a fascinating seminar. 

Unfortunately I slept through the first two, 

but, rest assured, I wasn’t the only one and 

there was a good reason. Our bodies were 

adapting to a balanced diet. Blood sugars are 

super important for our wellbeing and the 

menu is specifically designed by the Gwinganna 

nutritionist to ensure a balance of protein, 

carbohydrates and fats so the body receives 

ideal nourishment. Eating well will fuel us for 

the day with no peaks and lows. It is common 

sense, but so often forgotten with fad diets. 

I learnt so much from the seminars I did 

attend. A key learning was to look after your 

gut – it produces 90 per cent of your serotonin, 

the brain chemical integral to regulating the 

sleep/wake cycle. A stressed gut will fail to 

produce your required level of serotonin to live 

well. Most commonly known as the ‘feel-good’ 

hormone, serotonin also produces melatonin, 

the ‘sleep’ hormone. So, you can see how 

quickly a domino effect can occur if one gets 

out of kilter. 

Dream-time was the time to stop, rest and 

relax. We did whatever we needed most, 

whether that was lying in the sun, reading 

a book, having a nap, going for a walk, or 

choosing any one of the 70 diverse treatments 

and consultations available. There were spa 

treatments, wellness consultations, movement 

programmes, stress-management sessions, and 

unique Gwinganna experiences. I personally 

love massages and my favourite was the 

MyBodyWorks – a mixture of myotherapy and 

physiotherapy techniques. Equine experiences 

were very popular as was the ‘Journey’ – 

designed to uncover the root cause of whatever 

was preventing you from living a joyful life. 

The toughest day was definitely day two. 

I’d had a niggling headache since Monday 

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horrendous. No amounts of natural remedies 

or Panadol (or the Nurofen I snuck from 

my room) could cure it. Then the nausea 

started. Thankfully by day three I was feeling a 

million dollars. Detox is a powerful thing and 

Gwinganna has all the natural pills and potions 

to help, as well as a nurse on staff. Each day was 

an adventure and gave me a chance to unwind, 

contemplate and learn better ways to live. 

Since acclimatising to the real world I have 

been told I am more relaxed, more conscious 

of my eating, most definitely watch my caffeine 

intake and believe I am more balanced. I am 

trying to live the Gwinganna way – I dim the 

lights at night and aim for that optimum 

8¼ hours. I have coping mechanisms for dealing 

with stress to keep my body in the rest and 

digest zone, and am trying to treat my gut like a 

queen. Would I go again? Hell yes, I’ve already 

booked for next year! 

FLIGHT OR FIGHT MODE VS REST AND 

DIGEST THEORY 

Man has evolved, but the key ways we live 

have not. Nowadays, we are not fighting to 

survive, it is simply stress/caffeine producing the 

cortisol that pushes us into fight or flight mode. 

This state is so detrimental to our wellbeing 

and body. 

Instead, we should adopt the rest and digest 

mantra to enable us to have time to heal. We 

are not primates so why live like one? 

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR 

GOOD HEALTH? 

Neither exercise and diet are number one for 

maintaining great health, it is sleep. You need a 

full 8¼ hours. 

GETTING THERE 

Gwinganna is an hour’s drive from Brisbane, 

or there is a complimentary group bus that 

transfers guests directly from the Gold 

Coast Airport. There are also limousine or 

helicopter options, too, if you want to get 

there in style.

We Know Girls 

If variety is the spice of life then this month at Rangi Ruru we need 

the world’s biggest spice rack. 

Firstly, one of if not THE biggest events on the Canterbury social 

calendar, the A&P Show is almost upon us. Rangi will be there 

once again to talk with you and show you what we can offer your 

daughter as a day girl or boarder. It’s great chance to meet our 

friendly team, book a school tour, reconnect with alumnae and enjoy 

a coffee. Look out for our blue and gold marquee on site M38. 

Next up, sporting success. Our Year 7 and 8 touch team took 

out the top award at the recent Koru Games in Selwyn. This 

competition was not just independent schools taking on other 

independent schools – which is a tough thing in itself. The Koru 

Games invites schools from across the country to take part which 

is a fantastic experience for everyone. I’ll leave the final comment 

to the touch team captain, Lillie Rayner who said “We trained very 

hard and hoped we would win but you never know how it’ll go on 

the day.” Said like a seasoned professional. 

Still with sport and Rangi did extremely well at the recent Zonta 

Sports Awards. We had either a winner or a highly commended 

in every category we had a finalist! As our Director of Sport 

said to me “The number of young talented sports people in 

Canterbury has to be unmatched in the country. Hearing about the 

achievements of all of these young athletes just left us speechless.” 

These successes really are the result of a team effort, both from 

the actual sports team member perspective and also when you 

consider the incredible support and training our specialist coaches 

and staff provide. 

And to wrap up and underline the variety we’ve seen this month 

at Rangi Ruru, congratulations to Year 13’s, Jess Tansey who 

was one of the most successful handlers at the National Dog 

Agility Competition in Hamilton over Labour Weekend. It’s worth 

noting that there were more than 5200 entries and it’s an open 

competition (not age group). Jess gained four 1sts, a 2nd, 3rd and 

a 5th with her dog Rapid (including a win representing the South 

Island in the Teams event). She also competed with her other dog 

Swag and got three 3rds, a 4th and a 7th. These outstanding 

results meant Jess was presented with the trophy for Medium Dog 

of the Show. She was very pleased with the results and so were we! 

So there you go, a varied and energetic month at Rangi Ruru 

with time still left in the year and lots more to come! We do 

have limited places in Year 7 and Year 8 for 2018. If you are still 

considering your options please contact us to book a tour or visit 

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66 STYLE | men’s grooming 

MOUSTACHE 

GROOMING FOR 

MOVEMBER 

Movember is once more upon us and gentlemen are to be 

seen sporting handlebars, walruses or elegant pencils, 

which, love or loathe them, are not to be ignored. 

Words Gilbert Wealleans 

Although the moustache has been viewed 

at various times throughout history 

with suspicion – in early Victorian times the 

moustache was the trademark of revolutionaries 

or worse, artists – it nevertheless endured. The 

adoration in other decades, like the 1970s, was 

such that a naked lip was an oddity. Seemingly 

every male over the cusp of puberty craved one. 

For any type of moustache to look smart it 

must be well groomed, and today there is a large 

arsenal of tools to perform the following: 

TRIMMING. Best done with electric trimmers or 

slim hairdressing scissors, which are very precise, 

quick and easy – more so than razors, which 

require patience and a steady hand, and are best 

suited to shaving the face at the ends of the mo. 

Trim carefully in small increments without taking 

too much off at once – you can always cut more 

off, but cannot put it back – until you are satisfied 

with the length. Keeping the hairs just touching the 

ridge of the top lip is smarter and cleaner looking 

than draping over the mouth, and it won’t scrape 

the cinnamon off the froth of your cappuccino. 

Trimmers are available as individual and 

portable units, or as part of a larger set. Sets may 

include hair clippers and body trimmers for an 

overall, top to toe smooth and sleek look, perfect 

for summer at a seaside resort. Think Daniel 

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WAXING AND STYLING. In order to keep a 

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FINALLY. Choose which style of moustache best 

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68 STYLE | motoring 

MINI 

GROWS UP 

The Mini Countryman has 

grown in stature, according to 

motoring writer Ross Kiddie. 

When is a Mini not a Mini? The answer is 

when it is a Mini Countryman. 

The Countryman is an extension of BMW’s 

wide-ranging Mini series and you have to 

eliminate any thought of it being a small car, for 

the Countryman is more like a mid-size sport 

utility vehicle, one which will compete in size 

with the likes of Nissan’s Juke, Toyota’s C-HR 

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At 4.3m the Countryman is a versatile, 

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as a five-seater and will carry a cargo capacity 

up to 450-litres (1390-litres, with seats folded 

forward), which is a significant gain over the 

hatchback and Clubman. 

Up front the Countryman is powered by a 

2-litre, four-cylinder engine. There is a threecylinder 

Cooper model which lists at $45,750 

and a $59,990 four-wheel-drive variant, but 

the evaluation car was the mid-range Cooper 

S, which in standard form lists at $53,890, 

although it was carrying a heap of optional items 

that added $16,615 to the price. 

That aside, the Cooper S Countryman is 

a mixture of sporty appeal and practicality. 

The engine is turbocharged and is listed with 

a 141kW power rating along with a tidy 

280Nm torque figure. These figures aren’t so 

much about ultimate performance, but they 

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along with a muffled exhaust bark on up and 

downshifts, which is very enticing. BMW claims 

a 7.4sec standstill to 100km/h time for the 

Countryman Cooper S along with a 224km/h 

top speed. It will also return a 5sec time to 

reach 120km/h from 80km/h. 

Drive is channelled through an eight-speed 

automatic gearbox; the seemingly endless 

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structured isn’t so much about blistering pace 

but delivering enough punch to keep the engine 

lively and on song, along with providing realistic 

fuel usage figures. BMW also claims a 6.5-litre 

per 100km (44mpg) combined cycle average. 

Paddle shifters are one of the optional items 

fitted to the Cooper S Countryman and they 

promote the sporty characteristics of the car. 

The engine can easily be kept in the optimum 

power band or used to upshift early so the 

engine torque patterns are utilised – such as city 

driving, for example. 

I took the evaluation car inland to my 

mother’s home in Kirwee with the intention of 

travelling further west on Inland Scenic Route 

72. I had the Countryman on the weekend 

following the mid-July polar blast that swept the 

country, which meant that snow was banked up 

on the side of many of the roads and I was very 

wary of black ice. 

That being the case, the All4 Countryman 

would have been more appropriate. 

Nevertheless, with front-drive only, the Cooper 

S exuded a solid feel through the steering, 

although I was very circumspect in the slippery 

conditions. 

On the short pieces of dry road that I 

encountered, the handling was decisive. The 

Mini has direct steering and high directional 

accuracy through grippy Bridgestone Potenza 

tyres (225/45), the latter fitted to optional 19in 

wheels.

STYLE | motoring 69 

THE SPECS 

PRICE: Mini Countryman, $53,890 

DIMENSIONS: Length, 4299mm; 

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CONFIGURATION: Four-cylinder, frontwheel-drive, 

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eight-speed automatic 

PERFORMANCE: 0-100km/h, 7.4sec 

FUEL USAGE: 6.5l/100km 

The test car was also fitted with an optional 

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by selecting sport mode. Rigidity is enhanced 

significantly with the handling transformed into 

traditional Mini-like capability. 

The balance of power and handling is 

delightful, the Countryman feels eager and 

nimble. It is a true driver’s car, but one which 

also takes care of its occupants. It has quality 

trim elements and many functions. 

For those who are familiar with the original 

Mini concept, or even those my age who 

remember well the Minis of the 60s to the year 

2000, will relate to the Countryman’s interior. 

It is very retrospective with large round dials, 

switches and toggles which control many of the 

interior systems. 

Of course, the new-generation models have 

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is utilised in mainstream BMW product. 

One of the reasons BMW has been so 

successful with the new Mini is its eye appeal 

and distinctive retrospective style. Even though 

the Countryman explores the boundaries 

of that, it is still true to the concept and will 

appeal to those who want something just a 

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70 STYLE | finance 

3 INSURANCE 

POLICIES 

EVERY FAMILY NEEDS 

Starting a family is one of those big life 

events, and usually the parents-to-be 

start furiously saving money for their 

new arrival and hurriedly buying cots, 

prams and clothes. Of course all of these 

are important, says Lifetime financial 

advisor Jonathan Lewis, but what 

about their insurance needs?

STYLE | finance 71 

Many milestones in a person’s life can 

prompt them to think long and hard 

about their financial needs – first job, first 

home and retirement, for example. Yet, 

arguably,starting a family adds the most 

disruption(of the good kind) to your 

family finances. 

Considering the insurance needs of your 

child, and your own new needs as a parent, 

is just as important as the standard house 

insurance. Even the statistics reveal that a 

family is 49 times more likely to lose a 

home through loss of income than fire*. 

The best way to ensure your family is always 

financially secure is to take out the right 

insurances, or update your existing policies 

to accommodate your children. 

Here are the three insurance covers 

you should be thinking about, and ways 

you can tailor them, to best prepare you 

and your family for when the unexpected 

occurs. 

1 2 3 

HEALTH INSURANCE 

TRAUMA COVER 

– the younger the better 

– be there when you need to 

The earlier you invest in health insurance, Many parents would give up all work 

the fewer policy exclusions you, or your commitments in a second to spend time with 

child, is going to have. The idea is to get the a sick child as they went through treatment. 

policy before anything has happened. Health Yet ongoing financial obligations can make the 

insurance for a newborn is likely to cost around situation even more stressful. Trauma cover 

the equivalent of a coffee a week, and will stay allows you and your child to focus on recovery 

the same price until they are an adult. For most and nothing else. 

health insurance providers, policy holders aren’t The main thing to remember is that ACC 

considered adults until 21 years of age. only covers accidents and not illnesses. In the 

If one continuous policy is maintained, event that you or a child is diagnosed with an 

the child will never have to file a medical illness, trauma cover pays a lump sum to cover 

declaration that could lead to exclusions. debt, purchase specialised equipment, pay for 

Children are also able to have their own home modifications or provide additional care, 

policy without a parent/caregiver having to among other things. You decide exactly how 

be covered – this means your child can have the funds are used. 

health insurance even if you don’t. 

It’s worth noting that many insurance 

Good health insurance cover means that providers also add children’s trauma cover to 

your child has access to diagnostic testing, your policy for free, or for the equivalent of a 

“Your face is unique. 

faster treatment and a wider range of nongovernment 

funded medication. wrinkle treatments 

Trust your injectable cup of coffee a month. 

Before the age of three months, babies to are an experienced 

often automatically accepted onto the policy Cosmetic – Physician” 

the only details you need to provide are their Medical Director 

Dr Heather Jefferies 

name, date of birth and your signature. 

LIFE INSURANCE 

– don’t forget the stay-at-home parent 

Going from two incomes to one, even for a 

short period of time, can demand big changes 

for some households. Most people prioritise 

life insurance for the main income earner, and 

severely underestimate the financial input of a 

stay-at-home parent. 

When you consider the financial 

ramifications of the remaining parent having to 

juggle full-time work and childcare costs, the 

cover begins to make sense. 

Life insurance is a lump-sum pay-out in the 

event of a person’s death. We recommend 

that both parents receive some sort of cover 

to ensure the remaining family can continue 

to afford the lifestyle to which they are 

accustomed. 

*Research by CommInsure 

The best way to ensure your family is always financially 

secure is to take out the right insurances. 

Pain free laser 

“Your face is unique. skin Trust rejuvenation your injectable wrinkle 

Facial assessments 

treatments to an experienced Cosmetic Physician.” 

Injectable wrinkle 

- Medical Director, Dr treatments Heather Jefferies 

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• Facial assessments and mole 

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• Injectable wrinkle and mole checks 

treatments 

• Leg vein treatment 

• Dermal fillers 

style 

noun 

elegance and sophistication. 

synonyms: flair, grace, poise, 

polish, suaveness, urbanity, 

chic, finesse, taste, class, 

comfort, luxury, affluence, 

wealth, opulence, lavishness. 

31 Colombo St, Cashmere 

31 Colombo St, Cashmere | Phone 372 3589 

Phone 372 3589 www.koruskin.co.nz 

www.koruskin.co.nz 

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PEPPERBERRY CAFÉ 

The scrumptious selection of homemade baking 

should be enough to tempt you to Pepperberry, 

but the extensive range of sweet treats and 

cabinet food is just the beginning. Experience 

the mouth-watering breakfast and brunch dishes 

created from fresh seasonal ingredients and you 

won’t be disappointed. 

919 Colombo Street, 377 0443 

pepperberry.co.nz 

SALA SALA 

Under new management this year, Sala Sala has 

reestablished itself as a mainstay in Christchurch’s 

culinary landscape. The menu incorporates a 

variety of Asian dishes, most notably Peking 

duck. With crispy skin, the duck is served with 

the traditional crepe-style pancakes and lashings 

of plum sauce. A must-try! 

142 Papanui Road 

355 5932 

UNCOMMON 

For a relaxed atmosphere and exceptional 

flavours, look no further than Uncommon. This 

truly exciting addition to Christchurch’s bold new 

café scene serves classics with a twist. Whether 

it’s breakfast, lunch or coffee, the attention to 

detail, service and overall experience are nothing 

short of exceptional. 

262 Tuam Street, 379 3977 

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Ancestral 

ANCESTRAL 

Be taken on a journey back in time at 

Ancestral, where the cuisine of China is brought 

into the modern day with New Zealand’s 

outstanding produce. Drawing on the rich depth 

of history and ancient traditions of this faraway 

land, the chefs present diners with traditional 

dishes that are destined to excite and tantalise 

taste buds. Enjoy Taiwan-style bubble tea, classic 

tender crystal chicken, traditional Sichuan spicy 

noodle or simply a bottle of cold craft beer. 

Share food, drinks and time together at a place 

where every element – be it food, people or 

service – matters. 

35E Riccarton Road, 348 8876 

ldf.co.nz 

CELINE’S 

Enjoy the best of traditional China street food 

and barbecue right in the heart of the city, 

at Celine’s Bar & Restaurant. Set upstairs in a 

spacious, elegant and comfortable environment, 

with warm service and a range of dishes 

handcrafted by the team of chefs, putting a 

unique twist on traditional Chinese fare. A 

perfect spot for any occasion, whether you want 

to impress business clients or contacts, host a 

banquet to celebrate a special occasion. Enjoy a 

relaxing cold beer on a lovely summer evening, 

with a no rush as Celine is opento 3am. 

Level one, 62 Manchester Street 

379 7988 

RED BOWL 

Established in 2010, Red Bowl offers a variety 

of Cantonese cuisine in a refreshing dining 

atmosphere. The fully licensed BYO is a perfect 

spot for a gathering of friends or family, with 

a range of dishes to suit every taste. With an 

expansive dining space, large parking area and 

experienced staff, it can also cater for events 

of up to 100. Red Bowl serves one of the 

best Yum Cha in Canterbury at lunch which is 

available until 3pm. As well as set menus and 

a range of other lunch and dinner options. A 

comprehensive take out menu is also offered. 

57 Mandeville Street, Riccarton, 348 3688 

redbowl.co.nz 

JOYFUL RESTAURANT 

Experience the best of Chinese cuisine in the 

heart of Riccarton. This charming, modern 

restaurant is excellent value and, despite its size, 

boasts quick, good-natured service, low noise 

levels and a literally joyful atmosphere. The fried 

dumplings are a must-try, even touted by some 

as the ‘best in Christchurch’. Joyful Restaurant 

is more than a family-friendly or date-night kind 

of place, it’s also your go-to destination for 

functions, able to take bookings of up to 150 

people. Joyful Restaurant is undoubtedly where 

people go for great tasting, quality Asian food. 

102 Riccarton Road, 341 6883 

joyfulrestaurant.co.nz 

THREE COWS 

Fresh food, expert staff and a warm atmosphere 

– Three Cows has won over plenty of diners in 

Kaiapoi with its simple recipe for success, and its 

café, restaurant and bar on Victoria St is proving 

just as popular. The large outdoor dining area 

makes it a perfect spot for a morning coffee 

or business lunch, and the space transforms in 

the evening to welcome diners for a meal or a 

cocktail. The menu features plenty of elegantly 

prepared favourites, as well as options for the 

more adventurous. The experienced team can 

also cater for Christmas functions and events. 

71 Victoria Street, 377 8944 

KING OF SNAKE 

Experience mouth-watering Southeast Asian 

cuisine with dishes designed to be shared. 

Whether a first-time diner (where have you 

been!) or coming back for more, prepare to be 

impressed. Freshly house made crab, pork and 

chilli dumplings with XO sauce is just one of the 

amazing dishes at King of Snake. 

145 Victoria Street, 365 7363 

kingofsnake.co.nz

74 STYLE | food news 

FOOD 

NEWS 

Words & Photography Vanessa Ortynsky 

OUT-OF-TOWN DINING 

Christchurch has been spoiled with many new central city dining establishments over 

the past few months. It’s easy to forget there are plenty of fantastic eateries popping up 

outside the city as well. Visit Little Sister Café in Templeton for excellent coffee and 

delicious eats. Otherwise, venture to Brew Moon Brewing Company in Amberley for 

craft beer and gourmet pizza. 

POP-UPS 

With summer just around the corner, Christchurch is seeing its fair share of foodie 

pop-ups. New café The Anchorage has held a few pop-ups at The Crossing and the folk 

behind Posh Porridge can be found at various locations throughout the central city in 

addition to their regular stall at the Christchurch Farmers’ Market in Riccarton. 

SPRITZ IT UP! 

Come 5 o’clock, Aperol Spritz is our drink of 

choice. The Italian aperitif is one part Aperol, 

two parts Prosecco and served with plenty of 

ice and a sliver of orange. The Last Word on 

New Regent Street, the Mediterranean Food 

Company and O.G.B are the best places in 

town for this quintessential cocktail. 

Anchorage Café 


Posh porridge 

Portershed 


VEGAN COMFORT 

FOOD 

As more and more Kiwis are 

cutting back on their meat 

consumption, local eateries are 

taking note and serving animalproduct-free 

versions of traditional 

Kiwi fare. At Portershed, a café 

in Addington serving only vegan 

food, you’ll find sausage rolls, 

cream cakes and sandwiches in a 

cosy interior.

Dessert baos from Eightgrains 

DESSERT BAOS 

Baos have taken over New Zealand, but the latest trend 

is of the sweeter variety. Dessert baos, available at Sister 

Kong Bao House on Victoria Street and Eightgrains at 

Little High, are the perfect ending to a scrumptious meal. 

TOP 

DROP 

Wine of the month matched 

with sumptuous food. 

THE WINEMAKER’S WIFE 

WAIPARA PINOT GRIS 2016 

Summer is the time for friends, fun and 

boutique wine! So try The Winemaker’s 

Wife Pinot Gris. Send the invites 

and share a bottle. Each sip will 

reveal notes of quince, pear 

and nougat followed by hints 

of spicy ginger. 

FOOD MATCH 

Try with Japanese tasting 

plates featuring vegetable 

tempura with tsuyu dipping 

sauce and miniature sushi 

with traditional pickles 

and ginger. 

Harewood Rd 

800 Harewood Rd (Airport End) 

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 6:30pm 

Saturday - Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm 

Phone: 359 2772 

Tower Junction 

4/4 Troup Drive, Addington 

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm 

Saturday - Sunday 8:30am - 6:00pm 

Ph: 341 1110 

Marshland 

410 Marshland Rd 

Monday - Sunday 

8:00am - 6:00pm 

Ph: 385 6976


Salmon tartare with tiger 

prawn popcorn, wasabi cream 

and king salmon caviar 

Dark chocolate marquise with 

berries, honey comb and 

vanilla bean mascapone 

HIGH-END 

IN THE HIGH COUNTRY 

With a new head chef in charge, Terrace Downs Resort offers 

foodies an enticing escape. Words Kate Preece 

Corn-fed chicken breast with 

pearl barley risotto and 

wild mushrooms 

world away from the stresses of the city, 

A Terrace Downs Resort is a destination 

not only for golfers and wedding parties, but 

for foodies as well. With a new head chef 

at the helm of Hunter’s Restaurant, and The 

Café at Terrace Downs, now’s a great time 

to venture inland and experience high-end 

cuisine in the high country. 

Chef Shane Avant returns to New Zealand 

with a vast amount of experience gleaned 

from locations around the globe. While he 

cut his teeth at restaurants across Australia 

and New Zealand, his experience in luxury 

resorts has been honed in the Maldives at 

Cocoa Island by Como, as well as Fiji, where 

he worked for Vomo Island Resort and the 

Hilton. Most recently he was based in the UK, 

where he spent two years as the executive 

development chef for Living Ventures, 

overseeing upscale restaurant Australasia. 

“One of my key achievements has been 

opening and developing top properties 

throughout the South Pacific, assisting them 

to develop an exceptional reputation,” Shane 

says. 

Making his mark on Terrace Downs, 

Shane has already launched a new menu 

for Hunter’s Restaurant and is proud to be 

serving regionally-inspired cuisine to its diners. 

He believes in simple food that enhances 

the natural flavours of fresh produce and 

matching flavours. 

For an idea of just what you could be 

enjoying picture this: seared scallops with 

cauliflower puree, truffle, crisp pancetta 

and shaved cauliflower, followed by roasted 

venison loin with carrot puree, truffled potato 

croquette, pickled blackberries, and topped 

off with dark chocolate marquise with berries, 

honey comb and vanilla bean mascarpone… 

It is easy to see why foodies are all abuzz! 

However, it’s not just the evening options 

that have been given a revamp; Shane has 

unleashed his culinary expertise on The Café, 

too. And, for those looking to bring a group 

along, you’ll find the functions and wedding 

menus just as tantalising, reflecting Shane’s 

ethos as a chef: 

“My goal is to create memories and 

experiences that go beyond expectations,” 

he says. 

Whether it’s a long weekend staying at the 

resort, a day of golfing, or simply a special 

celebration, Terrace Downs not only delivers 

on stunning scenery, but food that will have 

you wishing you never had to leave. 

Hunter’s Restaurant, Terrace Downs • 623 Coleridge Road, Windwhistle 

03 318 6943 • info@terracedowns.co.nz • www.terracedowns.co.nz

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WINING & DINING IN 

CANTERBURY 

RELISH THE SEASON 

We’re taking a leaf out of Alex Davies’ 

cookbook and going to the garden to 

pick the season’s best produce. 

Watch for fresh flavours springing 

onto menus like snow peas, wombok 

and boysenberries. And, if your taste 

runs hot, chillies, mountain pawpaw or 

tropical papaya. 

AlvArAdo’s MexicAn 

cAntinA 

Come and try our TRADITIONAL 

MEXICAN FOOD... 

Alvarados is the essential destination for 

experiencing true Mexican cuisine. 

Open daily from 11.00am. 

77 Stevens Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch 

Ph 03 374 4149 

www.alvarados.co.nz 

facebook.com/alvaradosmexicancantina 

Follow us on Twitter @Alvaradoschch 

Mona Vale HoMestead 

and Pantry 

Rebuilt brick by brick and once again 

elegant in her heritage best, Mona Vale 

Homestead & Pantry is welcoming 

visitors for breakfast, brunch, lunch 

and exquisite High Teas. Also ideal 

for weddings, special occasions and 

corporate events. 

Open now 7am-5pm 

40 Mona Vale Avenue, 

Fendalton 

03 341 7450 

gather@monavale.nz 

www.monavale.nz 

Follow us on Facebook 

RACECOURSE HOTEL & 

MOTOR LODGE 

Located opposite Riccarton Park, this 

hotel offers great dining, Sports Bar (with 

pool tables, SKY sport, gaming lounge, 

TAB), Carbine Lounge and affordable 

accommodation. Hoofbeats Restaurant 

(famous for their roasts) open daily from 

6.30am serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. 

OPEN FROM 6.30AM FOR 

CUP WEEK BREAKFAST, 

LUNCH & DINNER 

118 Racecourse Road, 

Riccarton, Christchurch 

Phone 03 342 7150 

www.racecoursehotel.co.nz

Taste Directory 

RIVERVIEW RESTAURANT 

Located in the Cashmere Club, the 

Riverview Restaurant offers quality, 

affordable a la carte dining. 

Specialists in events and special 

occasions. No function too big or too 

small. Private functions room available. 

Dine al fresco on the sheltered patio. 

NEW MENU ITEMS 

Open for Lunch: Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sun. 

Open for Dinner from 5.30pm Tues to Sun. 

(Closed Mon). Fully Licensed. 

50 Colombo St, Christchurch. Ph: 03 332 0092 

www.cashmereclub.co.nz 

Members, guests & affiliates welcome 

Fisherman’s WharF 

Spectacular Harbour Views 

Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant offer’s a 

warm & friendly atmosphere over looking 

the working port of Lyttelton. We have a 

range of wonderful meal options to suit 

all. Seafood, Steaks, Burgers, Thai dishes, 

Vegetarian, pasta & kids meals. We serve 

only the freshest locally caught fish & our 

produce is also fresh & from the local 

markets. From our boats to your plate. 

Now open for Breakfast Sat/Sun from 8am. 

39 Norwich Quay, 8082 Lyttelton. 

Ph 328 7530 

www.lytteltonwharf.co.nz 

Open Wed to Sun 11.30am to late 

EMBERS 

BAR & RESTAURANT 

Embers has a stylish, cosy atmosphere, 

filled with unique furnishings and 

complete with its very own open fire pit. 

Meals are crafted to share, enhancing a 

social, family bonding and interactive 

dining experience. Mezzanine floor 

available for private functions. 

OPEN FOR SUNDAY BRUNCH 

Open Wednesday to Sunday 

310 Sawyers Arms Road, Papanui 

Phone: 03 359 9586 www.papanuiclub.co.nz 

reception@papanuiclub.co.nz 

Members, guests & affiliates welcome 

An hour drive 

from CHCH 

PIERVIEW RESTAURANT 

Located upstairs in the New Brighton 

Club, the Pierview Restaurant offers a 

stunning panoramic view of the 

Pegasus coastline and New Brighton 

Pier. Irresistible a la carte menu, 

excellent specials and now open for 

Brunch on Sundays from 10.30am. 

Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday 

from 5.30pm and 

Sunday Brunch from 10.30am. 

202 Marine Parade, New Brighton 

Phone 03 388 8210 

www.newbrightonclub.co.nz 

terrACe downs resort 

Come and enjoy Christmas with us at 

Terrace Downs Resort, some great food 

to be eaten, live music to listen to and 

a visit from Santa on Christmas Day! 

Christmas Lunch Buffet on 24 Dec is 

$89 ($29 under 12) 12:30 – 2:30pm 

Buffet on 25 Dec is $110 

($39 under 12) 11:00am-1:30pm, 

2:30-5:00pm, 6:30-9:00pm. 

Sunday Buffet (Adults $45pp, Kids u12 

only $20) Popular Sunday buffet, every 

Sunday 12:30pm-2:30pm. 

*Bookings essential, call today: 03 318 6943 

Email: info@terracedowns.co.nz 

GARDEN BUFFET 

RESTAURANT 

Extensive selection of dishes ranging 

local favourites through to International 

and Asian cuisine. 

Also famous for delicious desserts. 

Definitely something to satisfy any 

taste. 

BOOK YOUR PRE-CHRISTMAS 

GET TOGETHER’S NOW! 

Open daily for lunch and dinner 

110 Marshland Road, Christchurch. 

Ph 386 0088 www.gardenhotel.co.nz 

Like us on Facebook 

fb.com/GardenHotelRestaurant

Selwyn Taste Directory 

The Black Door 

Our focus centres on putting forth fresh 

and inventive takes on refined comfort food 

created with local, fresh produce, including 

our favourite – the burger. Our children’s 

menu is healthy and delicious. We have 

an extensive boutique cocktail and wine 

list which pairs beautifully with our menu. 

Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, our 

concept is for you to leave craving more. 

Open Mon & Tue from 5pm 

Wed -Fri 11am to late, Sat – Sun 9am to late 

6 Robert St, Lincoln 

03 421 7488 

www.blackdoorbar.co.nz 

The Silver Dollar Bar & 

reSTauranT 

Visit the Silver Dollar Bar & Restaurant 

to experience a selection of fine wines, cold 

beers and great food. The extensive lunch 

& evening menu includes a variety of dishes, 

both affordable satisfying meals as well as 

‘Special Dishes’… Relax in comfort in either 

the amazing indoor Bar & Restaurant or 

large sunny & sheltered courtyard. 

Open Monday – Sunday 11am – 11pm 

Now open for breakfasts, Sunday’s 9am – 12pm 

Bookings Essential. Ph 03 347 0386 

www.silverdollarbar.co.nz 

871 Jones Rd, Rolleston 

The Silver Dollar - the place that supports your community. 

Tai Tapu HoTel 

‘unique CounTry pub’ 

Fine food, friendly folk, fabulous scenery 

and relaxed atmosphere. Sheltered 

courtyard and outdoor areas, perfect for 

dining or platters and wines. 

A La Carte Restaurant 

Open 7 Days 

12pm to Last seating around 8pm 

780 Old Tai Tapu Road 

P: 03 329 6819 

taitapuhotel@xtra.co.nz 

www.wix.taitapuhotel.com 

BEFORE DURING & AFTER 

THE RACES 

JOIN US AT THE 

FOR A 

ENJOY A CHOICE OF BREAKFAST 

WITH A GLASS OF PIPER HEIDSIECK 

OR A PINT OF BEER 

www.thepedalpusher.co.nz 

ASK A STAFF MEMBER TODAY ABOUT 

BOOKING YOUR TABLE ADDINGTON 03-335 0095 / ROLLESTON 03-260 0866 

Quartz rEStauraNt 

UPCOMING EVENTS 

CUP DAY BREKKIE, BUBBLY & BUS! 

Tues 14th Nov. Return transport. $40pp. 

CHRISTMAS SOCIALS / SET MENUS 

FREE BUBBLY for bookings made by 10th Nov. 

Contact us for further details 

82 Rolleston Drive. Ph 03 347 4192 

www.quartzrolleston.co.nz 

Opening Hours: Mon-Thurs 4.30pm-Late. 

Fri-Sun 12pm-Late. Follow us on Facebook 

The Pedal Pusher 

rollesTon 

Let us spoil you on Cup Day with a 

delicious champagne breakfast and ride 

to and from town. 

Make us your home away from home 

and book your table today! 

Open 7 days - 9am till Late 

Bookings recommended 

Ph 03 260 0866 

www.thepedalpusher.co.nz 

55 Faringdon Boulevard, Rolleston 

284-286 Lincoln Road, Addington 

Milanese 

A taste of Italy right here in Selwyn... 

Prebbleton’s best kept secret is a secret 

no longer. The Milanese fully licenced 

Italian restaurant and pizzeria is an 

exceptional place to dine when you want 

a taste of Italy. Fresh Pasta, Carbonara, 

Spaghetti, to authentic Italian Pizzas. Dine 

In or Takeaway. 

Licensed/BYO wine only. 

Private Functions available. 

Cnr Springs & Marshs Road 

407 Springs Road, phone 349 9652 

(entrance on Marshs Road, behind Vege Shop)


A TASTE 

OF HOME 

Dark chocolate marquise with 

berries, honey comb and 

vanilla bean mascapone 

If you want a home-style 

meal without having to cook, 

Riverview Restaurant is for you. 

Words Bridget Rutherford 

Photography Charlie Rose Creative 

Riverview Restaurant is hidden at the back 

of The Cashmere Club on Colombo 

Street, where there is also a bar, sporting 

facilities, function areas and gardens. 

It has a casual and relaxed feel, and the 

waitresses working were friendly and efficient 

in showing us to our table and taking our 

orders. 

When it came to deciding what to eat, 

there wasn’t an overwhelming range to 

choose from on the affordable menu – but 

sometimes that can be more of a blessing 

than a burden. 

The warm breads with a selection of 

house-made spreads and dips sounded 

appealing to start with, or perhaps the lambs 

fry for someone a bit more adventurous. But 

I went for the beef croquettes – shredded 

beef, covered in crumbs and deep-fried – 

while my dining partner chose the butterfly 

prawns. The prawns were marinated in a tasty 

mild chilli and garlic sauce. 

A popular dish at the restaurant was the 

roast of the day, which in this instance was 

lamb. 

While I was tempted to order that, or the 

classic beer-battered fsh and chips, I decided 

to try the fish of the day – deep sea perch – 

which was pan seared and grilled, and served 

with broccoli, potato, pumpkin and cauliflower 

and a cheese sauce. This was prepared as I 

myself would have done at home and it was 

nice not to have to do so. My partner chose 

the pulled pork burger, which is always a safe 

and popular option. It was served on a timber 

chopping board with wedges, dipping sauces 

and slaw on a ciabatta bun. 

The sticky date pudding we had to finish 

was the winner of the evening. The classic 

dessert was served with vanilla ice cream, 

whipped cream and fresh fruit on the side 

to balance out the hot toffee sauce. It was a 

real crowd-pleaser and a nice way to finish a 

home-style meal. 

Riverview Restaurant • The Cashmere Club • 50 Colombo Street 

332 0092 • www.cashmereclub.co.nz

Carolyne Grant, Jules Mark, Christine Korako 

Allen Wilson, Olivia and Lily Hadfield 

Janet Taylor Murphy, Clare Beer 

SCAPE OPENING AT 

STUDIO 125 GALLERY 

Merivale luxuriated in a bath of golden sunlight as afternoon 

transformed into evening, the glow suffusing the interior of Studio 

125 Gallery. The gathering crowd drifted between the various rooms, 

admiring the works and making time to meet and chat. Rich colours along 

with bold shapes tugged at and teased the eyes and imaginations, both 

stimulating and satisfying. Outside, the crunch of feet on the snow-white 

gravel signalled the burgeoning party in the courtyard, where guests basked 

in the gentle twilight. A brilliant end to the day. 

Dr David and Joy Coles 

Heather and Neville Brown 

Kate Patchett, Sally Wynn-Williams, Lynnie Garrett 

Michelle Callaghan, Nettles Lamont 

WEDDINGS & RACES 

phone: 03 374 5858 

363 lincoln road, addington 

mon - fri 9am - 5pm saturday 10am-4pm 

sunday 10am – 2pm

Lynn Woods, Michelle Anderson 

Oksana Nykytenko, Svetlana Robinson 

Ali McGregor, Lois Spence 

Karen Ryall, Dianne Chaney 

LYNN WOODS FASHION SHOW 

Jane Sherriff, Shelagh Murray 

The magic of fabric, cut, bent and stitched to enhance the wearer, to take her to the 

land where dreams of elegance do come true, was cast at Lynn Woods early one 

golden spring evening. Awaiting guests, as they entered the boutique, was a glittering 

presentation of fashion and a generously laden board of comestibles. As friends met 

and conversed, they also surveyed the racks of garments which seductively called to 

the style centre of the soul. The marvellous party was the perfect way to prepare for the 

refreshment of one’s wardrobe, as spring trembles bashfully on the edge of summer. 

Loryn Kazianis, Amanda Irving 

Vanessa Leeming, 

Nicola Fitzsimmons, Shayle Fleming 

Laura Palamino de Forbes, 

Honor and Clara Forbes 

Gill Walker, Jane Jones, Cheryl Avery 

Bill, Chris and Sam Atkinson 

... 

Mary-Pat and Paul Heveldt 

ST GEORGE’S CANCER INSTITUTE 

CHARITY VARIETY CONCERT 

Music blazed around the ultra modern interior of the Transitional Cathedral, 

but where the songs of praise are usually heard, tunes of other descriptions 

were being pumped out. Trumpets sounded as the brass band ignited the 

atmosphere and the programmed pieces alternated between both the sacred 

and secular. Opera contrasted with traditional Celtic folk as a company of 

youthful dancers brought a dizzying energy to the concert. All this jollity was a 

fundraiser in support of St George’s Cancer Institute. 

Bernie and Michelle Lagan 

28 FEB - 2 MAR 2018, HORNCASTLE ARENA

Kim and Matilda Booth, Rebecca Tavete 

Phil Jones, Maria Scott-Toft 

PIER LAW NEW BRIGHTON 

BRANCH OPENING 

Bill and Jock Herbison 

Within earshot of the mighty Pacific Ocean terminating its 

journey from the Americas on the shore at New Brighton, 

Pier Law threw a party to celebrate the company’s new office. 

From far and wide, clients and friends came to join the festivities 

and partake in some truly remarkable and imaginative catering. 

Despite the dull weather, the mood was uplifted with everyone’s 

spirits and hopes for the future high and happy. 

Andrew Swift, Linda de Paor 

Sarah Tuiletufuga, Renee Dey 

Claudia Watts, Carmel Gregan-Ford, Rae Thomas 

Bryony Simcock, Sue Idiens 

Olivia Smart, Lisa Clark 

Rebecca Allan, Katrina Dyne 

Carrie Innes, Sarah Platt 

GRACI FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER 

Around 80 people gathered to make merry and although it was a small party, it 

was fired with enthusiasm. One of the most potent weapons in the fight against 

gynaecological cancers is money and replenishing the financial arsenal was the purpose 

of the evening. The Graci Foundation welcomed guests to the festivities where the drinks 

and canapés passed by in a never-ending procession as dulcet music filled the air. 

The merriment was but a brief respite, as the battle to rid women from these horrible 

diseases continues with dedication, determination and thanks to people such as those 

who attended, generous donations. 

Belinda and Tim Barclay 

Redwood 

Family Dentists 

GENTLE DENTAL CARE 

• General Dentistry 

• Cosmetic Dentistry 

(Crowns, Veneers, 

Bridges) 

• Zoom Whitening 

• Denture Services 

• Sedation Available 

• Free Dental Care for 

High School Students 

• ACC Treatment Provider 

• Oral Surgery 

• Implants 

Shane Summerfield B.D.S. B.Sc | Kelly Li B.D.S. 

Mary-Clare Clemence B.D.S. | Roly Tennekoon B.DSc. 

186 Main North Road, Redwood, Christchurch 

Phone: 03 352 6186 or 03 352 6187 | Fax: 03 352 6180 

www.familydentist.co.nz 

open hours: 

Mon 8.30am - 5pm 

Tue 9am - 5pm 

Wed 9am - 5pm 

Thurs 9am - 5pm 

Fri 8am - 4.30pm 

sat 9am - 4.30pm

Kate Taylor, Samantha O’Neill 

Claudia Elze Weersing, Juanita O’Connell 

Jo Bremford, Cindy Smythe 

FASHION FOR A CURE 

Car headlights glinted in the puddles which sat like tarnished silver 

platters on the pavement. Pedestrians scurried under a barrage 

of illuminated raindrops which hung like a curtain of liquid diamonds 

draping the door of Euromarque. Within the palace of motoring finery, 

the tune of cocktail glasses touching in toast rang like church bells 

on a Sunday morning, calling the faithful not to prayer but to witness 

fine fashion, of which there was an abundance. Breast Cancer Cure 

staged the show, boldly reiterating their mission to purge the world of 

this vile plague. 

Sarah Roberts, Sarah Thom 

Beth Davies, Alan Cowie 

Jenny Joblin, Andrea Moore 

Nicky Vincent, Greta Henley 

Jason Bonham, Jade Patel, Dedan Percy 

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86 STYLE | win 

Every month, Style sources a range of exceptional prizes to give away. 

It’s easy to enter, simply go to www.style.kiwi and fill in your details on the ‘Win With Style’ page. 

Entries close November 30. 

GOOD HAIR DAY 

Give the gift of great hair – or 

treat yourself. KMS has just 

released its 2017 Christmas Packs, 

which include KMC Colour Vitality 

shampoo and conditioner, and 

KMS Anti Humidity Spray. Use the 

online Goldwell salon finder to 

find your nearest stockist, or we 

have one KMS Hair Care 2017 

Christmas Pack valued at $62 to 

give away. 

WORLDY FESTIVITIES 

Over 10 days and 11 nights this January, the 

World Buskers Festival is set to light up the city 

with incredible street theatre. Headline acts this 

summer include Tape Face, Le Gateau Chocolat, 

The Topp Twins, Urzila Carlson, Ginger Minj and 

Ali McGregor. We have tickets for you and three 

friends to enjoy a night at Ali McGregor’s show 

Decadence at the beautiful Christchurch Arts 

Centre Great Hall. 

SOUL FOOD 

Kitchen blogger Sarah Tuck’s 

recipes are described as “feel good 

food for when you feel like s***”. 

A cookbook like no other, Coming 

Unstuck: Recipes to get you back on 

track is packed with 100 recipes, 

from “sad arse dinners for one” to 

recipes and tips for entertaining. 

We have two copies of Coming 

Unstuck, valued at $59.99, to give 

away. 

WINE AND DINE 

Sip, savour and taste your way around 40 

wineries, 30 gourmet food producers and nine 

top local restaurants at the South Island Wine 

and Food Festival in Hagley Park on Saturday, 

December 2. See top local chefs in action in the 

Chefs Kitchen, learn something new at a free wine 

tasting seminar or kick back to a live music line-up 

featuring the Black Seeds. This month one lucky 

winner will receive a double pass to the festival 

valued at $97. 

*Conditions: Each entry is limited to one per person. You may enter all giveaways. If you are selected as a winner, your name will be published in the following 

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