Style: January 05, 2018

JANUARY 2018 CHRISTCHURCH 

COMPLIMENTARY 

Summer Issue 

NEW YEAR TRENDS 

From the cars to drive to 

the handbags to buy 

HIT THE BEACH 

The Style fashion team 

on location in Sumner 

AN ECO RETREAT 

The designer Pigeon Bay 

bach voted No. 1

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reinvention, opportunity and vibrancy. Style explores the 

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individually and collectively. 

6 INSIDE WORD 

Find. Shop. Love Summer. Love Chch. 

10 SAVE THE DATE 

14 TREND REPORT 

What To Expect From 2018 

18 BACH & BEYOND 

A Designer Getaway In Pigeon Bay 

22 ARCHITECTURE 

Reconnecting With Our City 

24 TECHNOLOGY 

Making Home Life Easier 

25 LANDSCAPING 

26 ARTS 

Christchurch Sculptor Matthew Williams 

28 ART NEWS 

30 LUXE LIVING 

Summer Fun Without A Budget 

32 FASHION NEWS 

New To The City + How To Choose 

The Right Swimwear 

35 FASHION EDITORIAL 

Sun, Sand & Surf 

40 BEAUTY 

Sunscreen Dos & Don’ts 

42 MEN’S GROOMING 

Mastering The Right Hairstyle 

43 WELLBEING 

Make Fitness Goals You’ll Keep 

44 MOTORING 

Citroën C3 

46 FOOD NEWS 

54 SEE BE SEEN 

62 WIN 

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Colours of the month 

1. Point Break 

2. Left Field 

3. Happy 

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COVER 

Our summer issue 

highlights what’s hot in 

the city. 

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JANUARY 2018 

This issue of Style launches you into the new year by celebrating all that is 

great about summer – from days at the beach to holidays at the bach. With 

January upon us, many of us are finally free to escape to our favourite summer 

destinations. 

Baches are home to a wide range of family memories. Many offer a jolt back 

in time, where creature comforts were limited, families came together and solar 

showers were a luxury compared to the ubiquitous long drop. Today, with the 

insurgence of holiday accommodation websites, almost anyone’s home, second 

property, or sleepout, has become a potential home away from home (and 

business venture). We searched high and low for a special getaway destination 

that would provide home comforts, enable holidaymakers to detach from the 

world and, most importantly, offered a sea view, and we found just the spot on 

Banks Peninsula. Gaynor Stanley escaped the city buzz to discover what many 

have already experienced – The Point in Pigeon Bay, an architecturally designed 

solar-powered retreat a world away from city life (p. 18). 

As avid style followers, we know you will want to be ahead of the game 

with the latest and greatest in all facets of life. We did some research on what 

impact 2018 could have on your home, life and fashion. It’s exciting to see 

colour coming back – in a big way – into our interiors, and there are wonderful 

handbags on the horizon! The eco-conscious among us will be pleased to learn 

electric vehicles are on the rise – and Christchurch is leading the charge in New 

Zealand. As you will read in our Report (p. 14), shared schemes can enable you 

to get behind one of these flash sets of wheels, with charging stations set to 

become much more commonplace around town in 2018. 

If you find yourself back behind a desk already, check the weather forecast 

and make a date with the beach – we are spoilt for choice in Canterbury. Stylist 

Stephanie Rumble shares her tips on how to buy the right swimwear for your 

shape (p. 32) and has collated the latest in summer fashion for our shoot at 

Sumner beach (p. 35). 

There’s no doubt this year is set to be something special. For the team at Style, 

expect more of what you love as we continue to evolve and expand, taking 

Style to the next level in 2018 – make sure to look out for our February issue, it’s 

just the beginning of great things to come. Happy New Year! 

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POLO in 

the 

PARK 

12pm Sunday 21st January 

Hagley Park 

Come and support 

The Colombo Polo Team 

in Hagley Park. 

Bring a picnic and enjoy a fabulous 

day with friends and family. 

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6 STYLE | inside word 

INSIDE WORD 

Frederick Woodward’s Barber Shop 

FIND. 

If you have been following our men’s grooming column, you’ll be on 

the hunt for a good old-fashioned barber. Frederick Woodward’s 

Barber Shop is down the hall from O.G.B. (in the Old Government 

Building), and the brainchild of bar owner Nick Inkster. Keep that name 

in mind as his 2018 plans include a women’s cocktail bar, laundromatcum-jazz-bar, 

and dance and street shoewear shop (the latter two 

destined for New Regent Street). 

New to the city is North Beach. The first South Island store for the 

brand, known for delivering a wide range of brands from Adidas to 

Wish. Get yourself some new summer threads at 663 Colombo Street 

(Mid City Centre). 

Kiwi-owned Koha Fitness has opened at 48 Hereford Street, bringing 

everything from ‘Killerwatts’ indoor cycling (spin) classes to yoga. If your 

office is in the central city, you have one less excuse to break New 

Year’s fitness resolutions! 

SHOP. 

Resortwear options are at hand with Maude Loves Kaftans’ 

range of full-length dresses. Look glam by the pool with a 

bold kaftan as colourful as your cocktail. 

Fancy footwear for relaxed summer days is here with 

a couple of key collaborations. Athletic Propulsion Labs 

is bringing a new line of sneakers in colours exclusive to 

lululemon. Already rolled out in North America, these cool 

kicks are in shades of cinder rose, black ombre and black 

all-reflective. 

In a slightly more unusual partnership, Asahi is celebrating 

30 years of Asahi Super Dry by pairing up with Asics to 

produce a limited-edition sneaker. With only 30 available 

worldwide, you’d have to be quick to secure a pair. Five 

released via TradeMe, to fundraise for NZ Red Cross, 

fetched $1420. 

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Every Sunday in Jan and Feb, 3.30-5pm 

Archery Lawn, Botanic Gardens 

Relax and enjoy free live music every 

Sunday in the Gardens. 

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8 STYLE | inside word 

LOVE SUMMER. 

INSIDE WORD 

Turn off Netflix, pack a picnic and some seats, and head to the Arts Centre to 

enjoy great films on the big screen for a gold coin donation. The last opportunity to 

experience the Leighs Construction Outdoor Cinema at the North Quad will be on 

February 9, and the films to be shown will be determined by public vote. 

Summer’s a great time to reconnect with the city, and in doing so, exploring the 

artworks that adorn our streets. Download the SCAPE Public Art App and take a 

self-guided tour of the Legacy Walkway, past the permanent works added to SCAPE’s 

public art collection each season. The newest, Seung Yul Oh’s Conduct Cumulus, has 

emerged from the lawn in the southern quadrangle of the Arts Centre. Enjoy its 

cheery yellow and white bubbles, then stroll to the adjacent quadrangle to visit one 

of the two humanoid cast-iron Stay sculptures by Sir Antony Gormley before walking 

down to the Avon River to see its identical twin. 

Need to cool down with something sweet? The good news is Rollickin’ Gelato has 

added to its New Regent Street destination with this second sweet spot in the Arts 

Centre (in the restored Boys’ High building). 

LOVE CHCH. 

If you haven’t been to the Canterbury Museum 

for a while, make some time. Showing there until 

February 28 are the 50 Greatest Photographs of 

National Geographic. See the incredible moments, 

places and people (like Afghan Girl, 1984, Steve 

McCurry, left) captured on film the last 120 years. 

If you haven’t made your way back to the 

Christchurch Adventure Park, make it happen. 

After a 10-month closure and the logging of 

600 acres, there are new trails to explore, plus 

New Zealand’s longest and highest zip line and 

spectacular views from the 1.8km-long lift (the 

country’s longest). The lift and trails are open 

every day from 12–7pm (the gate and the on-site 

café opens at 11am). 

While exploring the city, pop in to Ara’s North 

Green to see the installation by New Zealand 

artist Bing Dawe. Diverting. Defending. Birds over the 

Waimakariri features local birdlife and their future.

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10 STYLE | events 

JAN 18 

SAVE THE DATE 

EMAIL YOUR EVENTS TO 

editor@style.kiwi 

10-28 

THE BUTLER DRESSES AGAIN 

If you saw the Butler you’ll 

recognise The Butler Dresses 

Again and at the same time you 

won’t. It’s still funny, sexy and 

wrong; like nothing else. 

Lyttelton Arts Factory 

17-27 

PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON 

A fun-filled adaptation of the 

beloved children’s song packed 

with pirates, princes and magic! 

The Court Theatre 

18-28 

WORLD BUSKERS FESTIVAL 

Celebrating 25 years, the 

festival is back – better than 

ever. Don’t miss Ali McGregor’s 

show Decadence, or Tape Face: 

Under Construction. 

21 

JIMMY CARR 

The very best of Jimmy Carr – 

15 years, nine tours and 2000 

shows on. 

Horncastle Arena 

21 

HAGLEY PARK POLO 

The return of polo in Hagley 

park will have world-class 

players on show at this familyfriendly 

event. 

Hagley Park South 

27 

THE GREAT KIWI 

BEER FESTIVAL 

Become familiar with some 

of our leading craft brews, 

brewers and breweries. Plus, 

see Sola Rosa, Dave Dobbyn 

and The Eastern live. 

Hagley Park 

2-4 FEB 

SKOPE CLASSIC 2018 

This historic and classic race 

event boasts 30 races in a 

weekend. See everything from 

touring cars to vintage racing 

cars, single seaters, and more. 

Mike Pero Motorsport Park 

Gabbie and Alexis 

have a busy family. 

Luckily we created plenty of space for 

them to play and relax. 

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More than half of the Arts Centre has now re-opened to the 

public, with it featuring a growing range of independent 

retailers, artisan food outlets and galleries. 

The Boys’ High building on Worcester Boulevard is overflowing with exciting 

shops and galleries that offer a range of goods and services. One of the new 

tenants you’ll encounter as you walk through the heritage doors is Soul 

Jewellery that offers seasonal ranges of jewellery, classic signature styles and 

exciting new collections which have been created to mark its arrival. 

For a different take on art, head through to Absolution that specialises in 

tattoos and body piercing, plus the space hosts revolving art exhibitions. 

After exploring Boys’ High, head down Worcester Boulevard to Bunsen cafe 

for delicious food and beverages – one of a number of food outlets on the site. 

Right next door to Bunsen is the fully transformed Rutherford’s Den where 

you can enjoy fun, hands-on activities as you learn about science in the 

restored heritage spaces where Lord Ernest Rutherford studied. During the 

school holidays, get one child’s entry free with every adult, senior or student 

ticket purchased. 

1. BUNSEN – Fresh new summer menu, with must-try salads, burgers and brunch 

favourites, and scrumptious kids options. 2. VISIT RUTHERFORD’S DEN – The story of 

the nuclear atom. 3. SOUL JEWELLERY – Hand-crafted sterling silver watches from $279, 

exclusively at Soul Jewellery. 4. ABSOLUTION – Specialists in tattoos and body piercing. 

Highlights: 

Leighs Construction 

Outdoor Cinema 

Jan 11 & 12; Feb 9 

We’re ready for 

summer, are you? 

Open 7 days 

World Buskers Festival 

18 – 28 January 

Great Hall Lunchtime Concerts 

Monday 26 February 

Easter Market 

Saturday 24 March 

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SUMMER 

SOUNDS 

Delaney Davidson 

Ingham’s Lazy Sundays are returning to the 

Botanic Garden Archery Lawn every Sunday 

from 3.30-5pm until the end of February. 

Here are Style’s tips of the acts to catch. 

SACHA VEE. SUNDAY 21 JANUARY 

Forty million YouTube views for her collective recordings tend to 

suggest neo-soul singer Sacha Vee is onto something. The local 

songstress developed a global following during her time in Europe, 

when she teamed up with Dutch producers Chef Red and Killing 

Skills and released two EPs with BBE Records. Her collaboration 

with Polish hip-hop luminary OSTR produced three hit singles, two 

double platinum albums and a mere 20 million YouTube views. 

Sacha Vee 

Cam Scott 

Barry Saunders 

CAM SCOTT. SUNDAY 28 JANUARY 

There’s somethin’ bout this boy and his rock-inspired take on 

contemporary country. South Canterbury’s Cam Scott was awarded 

2015 CMANZ Male Artist of the Year less than 12 months after 

his launch as a recording artist with Somethin Bout A Girl. Since then 

he’s played big stages in Australia, including the Tamworth Country 

Music Festival. Known for his high-energy performances, Cam and 

his band bring the party wherever they go. 

DELANEY DAVIDSON AND BARRY SAUNDERS. 

SUNDAY 4 FEBRUARY 

After sellout shows around the country on his Magic Lightbox 

tour, Delaney Davidson is bringing his guitar home to entertain the 

lawn loungers with his unconventional and unforgettable talent. 

Delaney carves out his own space in the musical world, that some 

call ‘country-noir’ or ‘gothic Americana’ as he plays hypnotic trance 

takes on old blues classics, delivered with a wry sense of humour. 

And don’t miss the chance to hear one of New Zealand’s music 

royalty performing amongst the gardens the same afternoon. Singersongwriter 

Barry Saunders has had a charmed and distinguished 

career that began when he formed his first band, Orange, to play 

the Christchurch club circuit in early 1970. These days, you’ll know 

him as the frontman for Wellington country band, The Warratahs. 

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THAT’S SO 

2018 

The Style team does some crystal ball 

gazing to determine trends that will 

see you ahead of the game this year. 

CLOUDY LOUNGE 

This subtle ombre effect is achieved using a colourwash technique 

with Resene Half Raven, Resene Grey Chateau, Resene Double 

Concrete and Resene Half Concrete. Then dress the room by 

adding some bold accents in deep yellow and black. The tall vase 

and side table are painted in Resene All Black, the bowl is in 

Resene Aloha and the narrow vase is in Resene Celebrate. The 

plywood floor is finished with Resene Colorwood Whitewash.

Colour will be seen 

in clever ways – 

layered, unexpected 

combinations, uplifting. 

Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hanson’s Lune sofa. Image Cult Design 

INTERIOR TRENDS 

Trends emerging from the latest Milan 

Furniture Fair tell us fringe won’t only be 

confined to your handbag, and we’ll be seeing 

more of lilac, rust and fibreglass. 

Colour 

Say goodbye to green, this year’s Pantone 

Colour of The Year has been declared Ultra 

Violet. Described as being a colour associated 

with experimentation and non-conformity, it’s 

also the colour du jour for mindfulness and 

meditation spaces. 

Resene is backing this change, predicting 

a shift away from powdery blues and pastel 

earth tones to bold and intense colours. 

While an earthiness will be retained, expect 

to see a clever use of colour combinations 

that are moody, strong and unexpected. 

Bright hues are the direction of choice, to 

encompass themes of all things wanderlust, 

including bringing a touch of the tropics into 

the home. In fact, there’s talk of neon and rich 

gem-like hues on the horizon! 

Living 

Couches will sit low, soft and comfy – with 

many designers showcasing plump and curvy 

styles like Jaime Hayon for Fritz Hanson’s 

Lune sofa. Fringing skirted not only couches 

but coffee tables – too 1950s? Bring in the 

look with a few fringed cushions. 

Kitchen 

The 40mm-plus stone benchtop is out as 

profiles slim down as much as possible, even 

in marble (which moves to more discreet, 

earthy tones). Sometimes the bench edge 

isn’t visible at all, with the benchtop sunk into 

the cabinetry. All-black kitchens are in, not 

just for cabinetry, but stone, metal fittings 

and sinks.

16 STYLE | report 

Mayor Lianne Dalziel with Yoogo GM Kirsten Corson 

Z charging station, Christchurch 

Group training at Cadence Cycle 

EV CHARGING AHEAD 

You may soon find yourself zipping around 

in an electric car. Christchurch is already the 

official electric vehicle (EV) capital of the 

nation and the Christchurch City Council has 

initiatives aplenty to encourage wider uptake. 

So it may be time to order your Tesla Model 

3, available internationally from the second 

half of 2018 (though production on the 

right-hand drive model doesn’t even start 

until 2019). If you can’t wait that long, the 

Nissan Leaf was rated the most reliable car 

in New Zealand in a Consumer NZ survey, 

outperforming 22 brands and 68 other 

models – the vast majority of which 

were petrol! 

In another NZ first, a 100-strong fleet 

of car-shared EVs began rolling out here in 

November. Yoogo provides the service for 

15 local organisations from the council and 

Beca to Chapman Tripp. Residents will also 

be able to book and use the fully electric 

Hyundai Ioniqs and BMWi3s from March 

2018. Book by the minute, hour or day, or 

keep it overnight at www.yoogoshare.co.nz 

Where can you borrow an EV? 

Christchurch Art Gallery car park, the West 

End car park and Christchurch International 

Airport are active now. Another seven 

hubs are on the way to Lichfield Street 

car park, The Crossing car park, Ara 

Institute, University of Canterbury, Papanui 

and Fendalton Libraries, and Lyttelton 

Community Centre. 

Where are the charging stations? Sumner, 

New Brighton, Parklands, the Botanic 

Gardens, Little River and Akaroa, with more 

planned for the Lichfield Street car park and 

QEII Recreation and Sport Centre. 

FITNESS FADS 

The founder of Cadence Cycling Studio, 

Korey Gibson, has been in the fitness 

industry for more than 20 years and seen his 

fair share of trends come and go. He told 

Style what to expect this year. 

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) will 

continue its rapid rise in popularity. It seems 

the busier we get, the more popular this 

type of training becomes. The idea is 

to achieve maximum caloric burn in 30 

to 45 minutes through alternating short 

periods of intense exercise with active 

recovery periods. 

Yoga is here to stay, but it is changing. It 

might upset the yoga purists, but yoga will 

be infused into all workouts (including at 

cycling studio classes) – think interval training 

and spin classes with yoga. These workouts 

will look to incorporate the physical, mental 

and spiritual strengths of yoga into everyday 

workouts without sacrificing time for a 

cardio blast and resistance training. 

In addition to more accessible wearable 

technology, expect to see gyms and 

studios invest in some innovative in-house 

technology that will be able to personalise 

workouts and show you your real-time 

results and achievements. 

Calisthenics training (bodyweight only) 

is sticking around. The term functional gets 

thrown about, but it’s easier to think of it as 

‘the body being strong through every plane 

and angle of movement’. We should be 

capable of consistently performing our daily 

movements and actions better and stronger. 

Bodyweight training is much more than just 

pull-ups and push-ups, so ask your gym 

for ideas.

STYLE | report 17 

Prada patterned bag 

Balenciaga’s trend of ‘raincoats’ for bags. 

HANDBAGS OF 2018 

The spring/summer 2018 runways heralded 

some new bag designs we’ll be swinging 

Down Under in a few months’ time. 

Think gigantic (look to Louis Vuitton and 

Balenciaga), geometric (Paco Rabanne’s 

cube, Marni’s boxes and Dolce & Gabbana’s 

circles), patterned (hard to go past Prada 

or Versace), fringes and tassels (Calvin Klein 

shook these in a big way), and doublebagging 

(two bags is de rigeur for Chloe, 

Fendi and others). 

And if those trends take you out of your 

comfort zone, you’ll be relieved to hear 

classic white is also right (try Loewe, Tom 

Ford or Chanel). 

BEAUTY BASICS 

Tints are just the beginning of the story 

for lashes and brows. Natural is back, with 

beauticians everywhere mastering the art of 

the lash lift to extend your lashes without 

artificial additions. A lash lift is basically a lash 

perm – see our friends at Off & On in the 

city, or The Pamper Bar, in Sumner, to take 

your lashes up a level. 

Brows, well, they’re always in the spotlight 

these days and the fuller the better. Shape 

and style will go a long way, so you’re not 

making a mistake getting a beautician to 

keep you line. 

Last year we saw everything from glitter 

to fur adorn the fingers, but this year it’s 

about personalised taste, minimum effort 

and maximum results. For the ultimate trick, 

look out for the Nailbot – a machine that 

will print whatever you desire, via an app, 

directly onto your nails in seconds. 

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18 STYLE | home 

SIMPLICITY & 

SYMMETRY 

What does it to take to win the eco category of the New 

Zealand Bach of the Year Awards? Gaynor Stanley 

goes off-grid to The Point in Pigeon Bay to find out. 

Photography Elise Rutherford

STYLE | home 19 

From the outset, Ed Aitken 

knew he wanted to build a 

solar-powered eco house with 

rammed earth walls. 

Photo: Tim Richardson 

The point is, this is not your quintessential 

Kiwi ‘bach’. There’s no brightly coloured 

fibro cement, faded Formica and hand-medown 

furniture squeezed into a compact 

floorplan in a beaut spot. Rather, The Point is 

emblematic of today’s upscale holiday homes, 

with steel, cedar and rammed earth housing 

luxuriously appointed, cleverly designed and 

generous interiors. 

The Point is, though, decidedly in a beaut 

spot. It was this magnificent location – a rocky 

headland jutting into the western side of Pigeon 

Bay – that inspired its build. The Point defines 

the southern tip of the smaller Holmes Bay and 

the Aitken family farm, which stretches along 

13km of coastline to the north. 

“Ed’s mother always wanted to build a 

house on this spot and we’d often gather here 

for family picnics,” says Penny Aitken. A seed 

was planted and it was around 2008 that Ed 

decided, “We must do something about getting 

that house built in our lifetime.” 

From the outset, Ed Aitken knew he 

wanted to build a solar-powered eco house 

with rammed earth walls. But it wasn’t until 

2012, working with architect Graeme Finlay of 

Warren & Mahoney, that building began, taking 

inspiration from the sustainable designs of one 

of Australia’s most recognised architects Glenn 

Murcutt. Construction finished in 2013 and 

The Point has been available for holiday rentals 

since 2014. 

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The eight category winners in the 2017 Bach of the Year 

Awards were selected by public vote from Bookabach’s 

shortlist of 11,000 holiday homes across the country. The 

Point won gold in the ‘eco’ category, with the supreme 

award going to the ‘best setting’ winner, a beachfront 

property in Whangamata, Coromandel. 

Like a Murcutt design, The Point, resting 

on an eight-metre high clifftop pummelled 

by waves on three sides, is keenly in touch 

with its landscape. After an hour and a half’s 

scenic drive up and over the Banks Peninsula 

hills to the Eastern Bays, the cabbage-tree 

lined driveway leads around a bend to reveal 

a linear structure, its long mono-pitched roof 

housing 12 solar panels. 

The northern elevation is almost entirely 

soaring glass walls shielded by deep eaves, 

carefully angled to allow the perfect amount of 

sun to warm the concrete floor and maximise 

the home’s passive solar benefits. In the 

coldest winter months, this is supplemented 

with diesel-powered underfloor heating. Yearround, 

gas heats rainwater collected in tanks 

for the showers to ensure the solar batteries 

stay at optimal charge for guests. 

Extra tall glass sliding doors look to views 

of the sea through native bush left in place as 

protection against the notorious easterly, and 

these concertina open to flow both living and 

bedroom spaces to the lawn. The black steel 

beams and oiled ply that line the eaves extend 

inside to the raked ceiling that runs the length 

of the home. 

The southern elevation, both inside and 

out, is formed of massive 50cm-thick slabs of 

rammed earth. A Hawea specialist, working 

alongside Akaroa builder Kevin Templeton, 

created these structures from 92 tonnes of 

clay dug from the driveway. Essentially, it’s 

another passive thermal technique to keep the 

home warm in winter and cool in summer, 

but the beauty and warmth of these softly 

textured walls is also one of the defining 

features of The Point’s architecture. 

Another remarkable feature is how the 

kitchen, bathrooms and second bedroom 

sit in the centre of the house with an open 

walkway either side. This enables sight lines 

to the windows in each corner of the house, 

however, if privacy is required, both bedrooms 

can be closed off with cavity sliders. 

The airy master bedroom at the eastern 

end opens to its own east-facing deck and 

feature windows of differing heights frame bay 

views. On a clear day, you can even see out to 

the Kaikouras from bed. 

Halfway along the 33m x 6m home, an 

entrance door wrapped in copper commands 

attention. It’s one of the industrial details the 

Aitkens specified for The Point, referencing 

the copper they often find washed up on the 

beach from shipbuilding days past. 

Penny planned copper lightshades over the 

colossal island bench in the designer kitchen, 

but she “hasn’t quite got around to that 

yet”. For now, the shades are repurposed 

Vietnamese fishing baskets, matching a woven 

picture of one, also from Vietnam, that hangs

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Photo: Tim Richardson 

over the striking fireplace at the eastern end of 

the living room. 

To either side of the fireplace more glass 

doors open to what must be a favourite space 

for Bookabach renters, the outdoor room 

with its own open fireplace and grill plate for 

cooking snags on a summer’s night. Or might 

it be the private swimming cove, reached by a 

short and steep path through ferns down the 

southern cliff? 

Guests in the two-bedroom bach are a mix 

of what Ed terms, “New Zealanders shouting 

themselves a nice weekend” to English, 

American and European travellers. 

“What guests tell us they most love is the 

setting,” says Penny. The favoured guest book 

description is ‘idyllic’. “And the peace and quiet, 

listening to the birds and the waves. We’re so 

tucked away and they can’t imagine there’d be 

something like this here.” 

Apart from five months when the Aitkens 

lived in The Point themselves while their 

neighbouring home, ‘Craigforth’, was repaired 

post-earthquake, it has always been a holiday 

rental, but they have dreams of retiring to it 

one day themselves. 

“We enjoy the simplicity of it,” says Ed. 

Having always lived in old farmhouses, he 

loves the clean lines, abundant light and well 

designed, simply defined spaces. And, naturally, 

those rammed earth walls. 

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GO TO TOWN! 

The summer holiday period provides an opportunity for those 

who have lost touch with the city's heart to reconnect. 

Words & Photography Richard Dalman 

friend of mind who works in Addington 

A recently asked what has been happening 

in the central city as he doesn’t work there 

anymore and hardly goes in. I replied, “Heaps!” 

Now the holidays are here we have the 

opportunity to venture in from the suburbs 

and check out the progress. And there has 

been a significant amount. 

I certainly get the sense that the city 

has turned a corner with several major 

commercial and retail developments 

recently opened. Our city centre’s “anchor” 

Ballantynes, has, of course, traded almost 

continuously, reopening for business soon 

after the earthquakes. It is now undertaking 

a rebuild and refurbishment to create a new 

permanent store. 

Ballantynes has recently been joined by 

major developments including The Crossing, 

the ANZ and BNZ Centres with their fashion, 

food, jewellery and beauty retail tenants, as 

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Now the holidays are here 

we have the opportunity to 

venture in from the suburbs 

and check out the progress. 

And there has been a 

significant amount. 

ANZ Centre covered atrium 

well as the restaurant and bar precinct at 

The Terrace. 

Each of these developments has 

architecture of merit and interesting outdoor 

spaces, be it laneways or small squares for 

public enjoyment and convenience. The 

centre of the BNZ development opens up to 

form a “hidden” public square linked through 

from Cashel Mall to Hereford Street. The 

colourful façades facing the square add an 

element of surprise, while contrasting with 

the building’s more austere black and white 

street frontages. 

This internal square is a great way to get 

better use out of our (relatively) large city 

blocks. While building owners may lose 

rentable building space, much of this area 

is of less retail value because of its distance 

from the street. However, a connected public 

opening in the middle of the site creates 

more shopfronts, which of course can be 

rented at a higher dollar value than a space 

far back into the depths of a building. This 

is a common theme in all of the abovementioned 

developments, although the ANZ 

Centre does this via a covered atrium space. 

The central square is a proven successful 

city form in Christchurch. Think of the quads 

in the Arts Centre, the central court of the 

old provincial council buildings, or even the 

University of Canterbury. The open square 

allows sun in, protection from the easterly 

wind and a communal sense of enclosure. 

The new central city developments have 

brought with them to Christchurch new 

retail brands not available in the suburbs. The 

Cashel Mall shopping precinct is once again 

true competition for the suburban malls, 

which have been taking business away from 

the central city long before the earthquakes. 

And businesses that were icons of the inner 

city, such as Scorpio Books and Kennett 

Crafted Jewels, are moving back into town. 

For me, the most anticipated development 

has been Antony Gough’s “The Terrace”, due 

to open early 2018. Before the earthquakes 

this was a very successful precinct of bars and 

restaurants. It had all of the right ingredients: 

CBD location, river views, and sheltered from 

the easterly with north‐west sun. It is no 

longer just “a strip”, but incorporates a series 

of laneways between interesting architecture 

leading into a sheltered central square. Brilliant! 

While these developments congregate 

around Cashel Mall, our main central city 

shopping hub, there are plenty of other 

pockets of activity in the CBD. Linking all of 

these and filling in the gaps will be the final 

touches, and perhaps the most difficult to 

achieve. But this will eventually happen, and 

when it does, the Christchurch CBD will feel 

like an integrated town centre again, only 

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TECHNOLOGY 

Whether it’s WiFi, apps or simply clever machines, embracing 

modern-day living is about making life easier. Words Kate Preece 

MOW NO MORE 

If mowing lawns tops the list of outdoor chores you consistently avoid, there is a solution 

– a robotic lawnmower. Following the same principles as automatic vacuum cleaners, these 

mowers will quietly go about their business, manicuring your lawn so you don’t have to. 

Models by Gardena and Husqvarna do the rounds of your backyard, circumnavigating garden 

obstacles, and even tackling gradients of up to 25 degrees, discretely and quietly. 

Gardena Robotic Lawnmower 

Drop kitchen scales 

August Smart Lock 

CONNECTED KITCHEN 

WiFi is going to change the way you work in the kitchen. There’s the Drop kitchen scales that 

link with your tablet to automatically adjust full recipes if you find yourself short of one ingredient, 

and fridges that provide full recipe options. You can set the iKettle to boil on command and the 

Mr Coffee to start brewing via WiFi. Taking things further, WiFi connectivity ensures you needn’t 

be chained to the oven when you could instead be preheating, adjusting cooking temperatures 

or setting timings all through your smartphone. Some, such as the Samsung Gourmet Vapour 

Technology electric oven, have pre-set recipes that not only ensure settings are at optimal levels, 

but it will guide your cooking step-by-step via an LCD control panel. 

KEYLESS & FANCY FREE 

You don’t need keys to enter modern-day cars, so why should you need them for your house? 

Such gadgets as the August Smart Lock will provide keyless entry that you control through an app. 

In fact, the only people able to open your doors are those specified by you! Its clever technology 

also means you can check on your phone as to whether the doors are both closed and locked so 

you’ll never have to turn the car around for fear you’ve left the front door wide open. This type of 

technology has seen Amazon selling its own ‘smartlock’, which enables purchasers to authorise the 

entry of courier drivers into their home, to deliver their parcels and avoid either waiting around 

or that annoying (yet helpful) calling card. This service hasn’t reached our shores yet, and is only 

available to Amazon’s Prime members, but it could be no more than a matter of time.

STYLE | landscaping 25 

SOME LIKE IT 

HOT 

Planting at this time of year 

induces heat stroke on both the 

garden and the gardener. 

Craig Wilson highlights plants 

that will forgive you for planting 

them in the heat, and ways to 

ensure they survive. 

If I reminisce on growing up in Christchurch, a 

key memory was playing outside on summer 

days that seemed to go on forever. Backyard 

cricket, swing-ball and running under the garden 

sprinkler on hot days…. This year the summer 

would be up there with the best of them, 

with great weather to get about and enjoy the 

outdoors. 

The flipside of a classic summer in 

Canterbury is the typically low rainfall – and 

again this summer is no exception. During 

November we had the lowest rainfall recorded 

for more than 150 years. 

Our environment’s low rainfall can have a 

big influence on the gardens we choose to 

plant. An establishing trend in garden design 

is to utilise drought-tolerant planting species. 

This simply means planting species that, when 

established, will require less water than others 

to survive. Often New Zealand natives and 

Australian natives will fall into this category. It 

makes sense to consider this in your garden as 

drought-tolerant plantings will end up using less 

Brachyglottis greyi. Image Gillian Vine 

water, which can only be a good thing for our 

precious and pressured water resource. 

Drought-tolerant plants are often 

characterised by a silver/green foliage colour. 

For example the New Zealand natives 

Brachyglottis, Pachystegia, and Olearia, all well 

suited to sunny, dry Canterbury conditions. 

Many of our native grasses are accustomed to 

surviving prolonged dry spells once they are 

established, too. 

Even with drought-tolerant species, if you are 

undertaking a planting project over the summer, 

it will be critical to put a good irrigation 

programme in place to ensure the survival of 

your plants. As we move through summer the 

soil water content can ‘bottom out’ and soil 

temperatures can get comparatively high. 

Here’s a good planting tip: make sure you 

hydrate the rootball of any plant well prior 

to digging it into the ground. The best way 

to ensure you’ve done this thoroughly is to 

dunk the rootball into a full bucket of water 

for a minute or two or until the bubbling has 

stopped – i.e. when the larger soil air pockets 

are saturated. Also, wet the planting hole for 

a few seconds to prepare the soil to receive 

the new plant. The freshly exposed plant roots 

won’t be burned by hot dry soil. 

If it’s at all possible, some landscapers would 

even suggest holding off on planting until March 

or April when there’s a higher chance of rain 

and the ground temperature has started to 

drop. Unless, of course, you enjoy the calm and 

relaxation of a whip around your property with 

the garden hose at the end of a summer’s day. 

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26 STYLE | arts 

INVITING 

INQUIRY 

Sculptor Matthew Williams invites the viewer 

to look through his eyes, providing clues to his 

artwork through title, form and material. 

Substrate in patinated steel 

Words Anne Hudson 

Every year I look forward to seeing new 

work of Matthew Williams. In fact, I 

purchased Cognisant in 2016 and enjoy its 

presence in my garden. 

There is some debate as to how a title can 

influence one’s viewing of an artwork and 

this is true for the work of Matthew Williams. 

The title cannot be considered separately, it 

invites the viewer into the artist’s discourse. 

‘Cognisant’ means to have knowledge or 

be aware of something. This work seems a 

classic modernist shape reminiscent of works 

by Barbara Hepworth. The simple oval forged 

in bronze neatly balanced on a concrete 

plinth feels familiar. We are cognisant of 

its classic form and our memory works to

STYLE | arts 27 

Resonance in bronze 

reinforce that; such a clever work. The title 

made me look at the work in a fresh way. 

Another work titled Conundrum led me to 

ask Williams if he is interested in mathematical 

puzzles. This kinetic piece; a large cube 

with circles cut out of each facet, catches 

the viewer’s attention and the title makes 

us question what exactly the conundrum 

or puzzle is. How do these shapes revolve 

around one another? How does it balance 

and spin? Williams says he has worked with 

architects and designers in the past and as a 

result has an understanding of the impact of 

mathematics on design and building. These 

principles carry over into his sculpture and are 

manipulated to create something unique. 

Williams works in wood, metal and stone. 

He does not favour one medium over 

another but likes to allow the material and 

process to have its own life. However, his 

work portrays a clear intention. The forms 

are graceful and balanced; they are not that 

of a wild expressionist. He works within the 

constraints of the material and within his own 

personal design framework. The result is well 

executed and aesthetically pleasing pieces 

you know will withstand the rigours of life 

either inside or in the garden. From working 

with wood in his father’s workshop, to the 

architectural design studio of Zaha Hadid in 

London, making work for sheiks and fantasy 

hotels in Dubai, to his studio and foundry here 

in Christchurch, Williams brings a wealth of 

skill and ability to his work. 

On arriving in New Zealand he learnt the 

practice of investment foundry and now runs 

a foundry in Phillipstown, Christchurch, where 

he creates not only his own work but also 

that of other artists, such as Anneke Bester, 

who creates beautifully balanced figures with 

long limbs that entrance us as they pivot on 

Williams’s concrete pedestals. 

The form, material and title work together 

in an intellectual way. Williams forces us to 

consider what he is trying to say or prove. We 

are invited to spin the work, push it, come 

close, stand far away – even go away and look 

up the dictionary. It is this interactive appeal 

that attracts me to his work and makes me 

look forward to seeing what he might come 

up with next. 

Williams’ work is held in collections 

throughout New Zealand and indeed the 

world. He lives and works in Christchurch and 

exhibits annually at Art in a Garden, Flaxmere, 

Hawarden. 

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28 STYLE | arts 

ART 

NEWS 

Words Gaynor Stanley 

NOT GIVING UP ON YOU 

Christchurch Art Gallery reappraises 

the legendary Jacqueline Fahey’s 

most influential body of work, her 

psychologically-charged domestic 

interiors of the 1970s. Fahey was one 

of the first New Zealand artists to paint 

from a woman’s perspective and this 

exhibition fair bristles with the conflicts 

and complexities of family life. You can 

see Say Something! until 11 March 2018. 

JAFA ENVY 

It’s a case of Just Auckland For Art with 

two remarkable international shows 

visiting only our big city cousin. A 

collection of 80 original pieces by one of 

the most mysterious and talked-about 

artists in modern history, Banksy, opens 

on 5 January at the Aotea Centre. The 

street artist keeps his identity secret but 

his work is known to millions around 

the world, like the controversial Laugh 

Now – a famous graffiti piece that 

depicts a monkey with a sign hanging 

from his neck with the words: ‘Laugh 

now, but one day we’ll be in charge.’ 

And Pop-up Globe Theatre Company, 

travelling with the world’s first full-scale 

temporary working replica of the 

historic second Globe Theatre, returns 

to Ellerslie Racecourse. Experience 

Shakespearean classics in the Jacobean 

arena for which they were written. On 

the bill are Julius Caesar, Midsummer 

Night’s Dream, The Merchant of Venice, 

Macbeth or The Comedy of Errors. Might 

be time to visit the relatives. 

The Art of Banksy until 6 February. 

Pop-up Globe pops down 1 April. 

Banksy’s iconic Girl with Balloon, 

which appeared in South Bank, 

London, around 2002. 

Sisters Communing (1974) by Jacqueline Fahey. 

Geophagy detail stressball (2017) by Ruth Watson. 

Photo: Sam Hartnett. 

HOME TO OTAUTAHI 

A sprawling sculptural installation is 

the central work of Geophagy, the first 

major solo exhibition in Christchurch 

by Canterbury-raised, now Aucklandbased 

artist Ruth Watson. The 

critically-acclaimed exhibition has been 

reworked and upscaled for CoCA’s 

galleries. As well as the installation, 

Geophagy (the practice of eating 

earth) displays poetic video works and 

photography in Watson’s exploration 

of overpopulation and environmental 

issues in the dystopian present. 

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30 STYLE | luxe living 

TOP GEAR 

What happens when a luxury car manufacturer 

decides the ultimate driver accessory is a pair 

of sunglasses? You get the Bentley Eyewear 

collection. Handcrafted from solid gold and 

platinum, titanium, horn and wood, by eyewear 

company Estede, this is one pair of sunglasses 

you wouldn’t want to mistakenly leave on the 

roof of the car. The limited-edition ‘Connoisseurs’ 

style, in 18k gold and platinum, is at the top of 

the range, at approximately USD$45,000. 

Only 100 pairs were made. 

LUXE 

LIVING 

Some of the most extravagant 

ways to keep cool this summer. 

YOUR OWN PATCH OF SEA 

Make room in the superyacht for your own fully 

inflatable swimming island. The netted SuperPool 

can be as large as 20m long, custom-designed 

to match your boat décor. Anchor it behind 

the yacht or off a beach, then, when playtime is 

over, deflate, roll and stow! Kit it out with some 

inflatable chesterfields, or add a Superyacht 

Tenders and Toys slide, to make this temporary 

arrangement top notch.

STYLE | luxe living 31 

RIDING ON WATER 

This year, a new water toy came on the scene, 

and it’ll have you skimming across the top of 

the water with ease. The Jetfoiler has hydrofoils 

that use an electric motor for propulsion. The 

result? A new form of watersport that doesn’t 

require wind – or muscles. People of all ages can 

glide above the water’s surface, using a handheld 

remote control to adjust speed. It makes little 

to no sound, leaves no wake and there’s even a 

cruise control option so the rider need do little 

more than relax and enjoy the ride. 

INTO THE DEEP 

If getting up close and personal with underwater creatures is the aim, then try a Subwing. 

Comprised of two wings that can tilt independently of each other, the Subwing is towed 

behind a boat (2–4 knots) while its rider dives and rolls in the watery depths. The Subwing 

follows whatever direction you choose to point it in. Turn both wings down and it dives, 

turn them upwards for the surface, or tilt the wings in opposite directions for a roll. It’s that 

easy – so they say. 

SUBMARINE FLYING 

What better way to experience the ocean than 

in a personal submarine. The five-metre long 

DeepFlight Dragon is battery-powered and can 

cruise alongside marine animals, or stop above 

shipwrecks, for up to six hours between charges. 

Loaded with safety features and new technology, 

and being environmentally friendly to boot, this 

Dragon is at home in the ocean.

32 STYLE | fashion 

WATER-WEAR 

Fashion and function combines 

perfectly in the new spring 

wetsuit from O’Neill. Say 

goodbye to plain black and hello 

to bursts of colour and feminine 

patterns. Pair the suit with the 

Bahia Jane Jacket to complete 

the look and for added warmth. 

This beautiful range of wetsuits, 

that finally consider fashion and 

style, can be found at Snow and 

Surf Christchurch, which also 

stocks a full range of surf boards 

and all things water sports. 

INTERNATIONAL 

ARRIVALS 

Workshop has opened a 

beautiful new store at 

The Crossing with favourite 

Helen Cherry and Workshop 

denim labels stocked, as 

well as exciting new season 

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Vanessa Bruno. A must-visit in 

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FASHION 

NEWS 

Words Stephanie Rumble 

STEPHANIE’S STYLE TIPS: 

Swimwear can be a tricky purchase, especially if you are feeling a 

bit wintered! My top tips are: 

• Get the right bust fit regardless of shape or age – if you are 

heavy busted go for an underwired, supportive top, while those 

flat chested should look for a padded or higher-cut top. 

• Choose leg lines that flatter – heavier legs will look better in a 

slightly high cut, whereas very slim legs can pull off a boy leg. 

• Don’t be afraid of a two-piece tankini if a bikini isn’t your thing! 

They often fit better than a swimsuit and are still as flattering. 

• Go for a colour that suits your skin tone – black isn’t the best 

for everyone! 

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sunglasses make this summer the hottest yet. 

Stylist Stephanie Rumble Photography Charlie Rose Creative Hair Chère Chérie Makeup Michelle 

Raacsh and Jess Reeves, KSSM Models Gabriella Kuhns, Tom Allison, Sylvester Waipouri, Bradley 

Leydon and Luke Wielsma, Portfolio Models Styling Assistants Abby Button and Marlon Maevo 

Venue Sumner Surf Life Saving Club 

Gabriella wears Roxy pop surf high neck one-piece swimsuit $104.99, 

from Quiksilver, with straw panama hat $24.99, from Glassons and 

sunglasses from Bailey Nelson. Tom wears polka dot swim short in navy 

$89.90, from Country Road, with sunglasses from Bailey Nelson.


TOP: Gabriella wears Piha laced back tri bikini top, $69.90, and pant, $49.90, in 

orange, from Snow and Surf. Sunglasses from Bailey Nelson. 

Tom wears Quiksilver heatseeker boardies in yellow $49, from Snow and Surf, 

with sunglasses from Bailey Nelson. 

BOTTOM: Gabriella wears O’Neill Bahia long-sleeved spring suit $169, from Snow 

and Surf, with sunglasses from Bailey Nelson. Tom wears Billabong Absolute 32mm 

wetsuit $279, from Snow and Surf, and sunglasses from Bailey Nelson, with surfboard 

towel $49.90, from Barkers. Torq Fun board 7'2'' $649, from Snow and Surf.

FROM LEFT: Sylvester wears Outrigger Inchlome custom shorts in alabaster, $149, and Harris Bay long-sleeved linen shirt in teal, $199, both from Rodd 

and Gunn. Luke wears Huffer tee in salmon, $69.90, Huffer Palm staple boardies, $89.90, and Roxy tides straw hat in natural $24.99, all from Amazon. 

Bradley wears short-sleeved palm print shirt in light blue, $99.90, from Country Road, with RVCA Horton blast stargazer shorts, $59.99, from Quiksilver. 

Tom wears Peace Cave muscle tee $52.99, from Quiksilver, pineapple print board shorts $89.90, from Country Road, Portabello hat in white $39.90, from 

Barkers, and holds a Torq Fun board 7'2'' $649, from Snow and Surf. All sunglasses from Bailey Nelson.


Tom wears Walford print shirt in blue $89.90, from Barkers and Echo surfwash amphibian shorts in khaki $83.99, 

from Quiksilver. Thistle woodlands bay straw hat $119, from Rodd and Gunn. Gabriella wears Lulu & Rose Neve 

off-shoulder top in check $84.95, from Amazon, with Roxy blue shade denim shorts $69.90, and Roxy beach lover 

bag $69.90, both from Snow and Surf. Sunglasses from Bailey Nelson.

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40 STYLE | beauty 

UNDERSTANDING 

SUNSCREEN 

Tracey Beeby discusses a few common sunscreen concerns 

to ensure we are adequately protected this summer. 

Does sunscreen go on before or after 

moisturiser? And can you re-apply sunscreen 

when wearing makeup? 

Sunscreen should always be the final application 

prior to the use of makeup. Always allow a 

minute or two for the sunscreen to penetrate 

through the upper layers of the skin before 

makeup application. Sunscreen can be applied 

over makeup, but, in an ideal world, it should 

be applied to a clean skin (though not everyone 

is prepared to cleanse their skin and reapply 

makeup when in the sun for longer periods of 

time). Remember to reapply every two hours 

when in the sun and apply the correct amount of 

sunscreen, which is half a teaspoon for the face 

neck and ears. 

How can we stop brown spots, freckles 

and pigmentation becoming more prominent 

in summer? 

Often it is the heat of summer that draws pigment 

to the surface, so trying to avoid excessive heat 

and the sun, as well as protecting the skin with 

a broad spectrum SPF50+ on a daily basis, will 

prevent hyperpigmentation concerns from getting 

worse. There are some treatments available in 

clinic and homecare products that will help to 

treat these conditions, so it is advisable to seek 

advice from your clinician for the most suitable 

treatment available. 

SPF and Broad Spectrum; what do these terms 

really mean and what should we be looking for 

in a daily sunscreen? 

Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is a worldwide 

standard measure of protection of the skin from 

predominantly UVB rays. Broad spectrum is 

the measurement of a sunscreen’s effectiveness 

against UVA rays. Broad spectrum sunscreens are 

designed to protect against both UVB and UVA 

rays. A conventional sunscreen that has an SPF 

rating only and does not mention the term “broad 

spectrum” may block very little UVA radiation 

relative to the SPF it claims. It is important to 

always look for a sunscreen that has SPF as a 

primary claim protecting against both UVA and 

UVB rays providing optimum protection from the 

damaging effects they have on our skin. 

How often should we reapply sunscreen when 

out in the sun all day? 

Sunscreen should be reapplied every two hours 

or following swimming. Apply at least a teaspoon 

for each limb, front and back of the body and 

half a teaspoon for the face, neck and ears. You 

should apply one cupped adult hand (30 to 40ml) 

of sunscreen for an adult body. 

A former salon owner, Tracey Beeby is the Global 

Education Ambassador for Australian brand 

Ultraceuticals.

STYLE | beauty 41 

BEFORE: Abeeco 

SPF50 Total Protection 

Natural Suncream 

Made for sensitive skin 

with NZ propolis and 

zinc oxide, this new 

broad spectrum screen 

can be used either 

under makeup or on 

the body. 

SUMMER 

SURVIVAL KIT 

DURING: 

Ultraceuticals 

SunActive SPF50+ 

Face Cream 

Using biomimetic 

moisturising 

ingredients, this 

cream helps maintain 

the skin’s optimum 

hydration levels while 

protecting from the 

sun’s rays. 

AFTER: ELEMIS 

Hydra-Gel Eye Masks 

These potent marinecharged 

eye masks 

refresh, renew and 

de-puff the eye area, 

while hyaluronic acid 

hydrates, seaweed 

extracts tighten and 

smooth – a true 

win-win. Keep in the 

fridge for added chill. 

lotusskincare.co.nz 

SAFETY 

FIRST 

Some sunscreen manufacturers 

are distributing products that don’t 

deliver on promises, while others 

contain harmful ingredients. Here 

are some key points to consider 

before your next purchase. 

CHECK THE INGREDIENTS: leave on the shelf 

anything that contains paraben preservatives, 

oxybenzone, octinoxate, retinyl palmitate (vitamin A 

palmitate), synthetic fragrances, para-aminobenzoic 

acid (PABA) and methylisothiazolinone. 

MINERAL VS CHEMICAL: Containing ingredients 

such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, mineral 

sunscreens provide a physical barrier on top of 

the skin, while chemical products (with synthetic 

ingredients) are absorbed into the skin. Mineral 

sunscreens are more suitable for sensitive skin types. 

SPRAY-FREE IS NOT RISK-FREE: While zinc oxide 

and titanium dioxide are recommended ingredients, 

inhaling them as nanoparticles is not. Despite the 

ease of application, it has been suggested that 

children, especially, are best with lotions. 

Please note: As Kathy Fields, M.D., an assistant 

clinical professor of dermatology at the University 

of California at San Francisco, told Women’s Health, 

“No one is walking around with sunscreen-induced 

cancer, but the sun is recognised by the FDA as a 

known carcinogen.” Always slip, slop and slap, but 

also make an educated choice when choosing what 

you put on your skin. 

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42 STYLE | men’s grooming 

CUT & STYLE 

Put your best face forward 

in 2018 by making sure 

your haircut brings out 

your best features. 

Words Gilbert Wealleans 

With Yuletide past and the holiday 

memories fast fading, the time is ripe 

to talk to the ‘man in the mirror’, as the late 

Michael Jackson put it. If the looking glass 

presents a casualty of festive excess and selfneglect 

wearing the various badges of shame: 

a sinister blue chin, scalp looking like a chewed 

hedgehog corpse and neck hair resembling 

Western Front barbed wire circa 1917, it is 

high time for a tonsorial spruce up. 

In achieving the perfect haircut there are two 

key factors: communication and face shape. 

Talk to your barber! Don’t just park yourself 

in the chair expecting him or her to read your 

mind. The result may be grim! Discuss your 

requirements and show a picture of styles you 

like, to determine which suits best based on 

the shape of your face. 

ROUND: Almost as wide as tall, the round 

jawline and cheekbones benefit from styles 

square or higher on top and at the front but 

less full at the sides. A side/off-centre parting 

helps break up the roundness as will waves or 

a cowlick. Consider a ’50s pompadour. Avoid 

full, round and sticking out styles, these can 

make a round countenance resemble a church 

sunburst monstrance (another word for your 

Scrabble lexicon!). 

SQUARE: As with round, square works best 

with shorter, leaner sides with the top higher 

and longer. Keep things neatly trimmed and 

clean around the ears as too much fullness 

covering the lugs could make your face look 

too wide, or as if you are wearing a WW2 

German helmet! 

OVAL: Trumpeted as the ideal face shape, 

oval can wear almost any style. Longer than 

wide and combining elements of both round 

and square faces, this pleasantly egg-shaped 

dial is both strong and youthful due to the 

absence of pronounced angularity. Wear your 

thatch as you desire, you fortunate fellows. 

LONG: Considerably longer than wide, 

balance is essential for this face, therefore 

a layered cut masking the forehead hairline 

compliments well, as do styles longer at the 

sides and shorter on top. If you have a beard, 

don’t let it grow too long or your face may 

end up resembling a violin case. Remedy this 

with a good shave (refer Style October 2017). 

TRIANGULAR: Wide temples and 

cheekbones above a tapering jaw and chin, 

need a style that narrows the forehead to 

balance the face. Offset side partings and hair 

swept to the side will usually do the trick. 

DIAMOND: A complex shape with wide 

cheekbones placed between a narrow, often 

slightly conical crown and tapering jaw and 

chin. Longer cuts or “messy” styles can work 

for this face.

SETTING GOALS 

YOU CAN KEEP 

Elly McGuinness highlights goal setting principles 

that will help make 2018 a year of change. 

STYLE | wellbeing 43 

The new year often brings with it a desire 

to revisit health and fitness goals and 

set up a plan for a great year ahead. Goals 

should be SMART: specific, measurable, 

achievable, relevant and time-bound, to help 

ensure they clearly state what you want. 

Set your SMART goals, and then also 

make sure you cover off the following 

points. Then you can dive into your plan 

towards a fitter and healthy you in 2018! 

UNDERSTAND YOUR ‘WHY’ 

Why are your goals important to you? 

Perhaps your goal is to lose 5kg by the 

middle of the year, and then maintain that 

weight for the rest of the year. So, ask 

yourself why that is important, and then ask 

yourself a few more times to get to the real, 

deep reason behind that goal. 

With a weight-loss goal, you might initially 

say you want to fit back into your old 

clothes. Okay, so ask yourself why that is 

important. Soon enough you will get to the 

deep emotional drivers behind your goal 

of losing weight. Remind yourself of these 

often throughout the year. These reasons 

will either be deep-seated pain you want to 

avoid or pleasure you want to seek. They’re 

the factors that will really drive you forward 

to achieve your goal. 

MAKE THEM POSITIVE 

Check your goals are written in positive 

language. The deep reason you want to 

achieve them might be to avoid something 

negative. However, when you write them 

down, make sure they explain what you 

want, rather than what you don’t want. 

For example, a negatively-stated goal 

could be something like, “I don’t want to 

get any injuries during this year’s netball 

season.” Change it to be a positive goal by 

saying, “I will work on my fitness, balance 

and flexibility to ensure I stay injury-free 

throughout this year’s netball season.” 

HELP THEM STICK 

Write down your goals and their 

importance regularly in a journal so you are 

continually reminded of what you want to 

achieve. 

Make yourself a ‘vision board’ – a visual 

representation of your goals. Fill this with 

quotes and pictures that will inspire you. 

Get some accountability. Let friends and 

family know what you want to achieve so 

they can help support you along the way.

44 STYLE | motoring 

EYE 

APPEAL 

The new C3 embodies Citroën’s 

legendary avant-garde design. 

Words Ross Kiddie 

was wandering through the local mall the 

I other day, after dealing with the supermarket 

shopping list my wife had presented me 

with. As I exited towards the car park I took 

notice of the display car inside, one of several 

placed there by Armstrong Motor Group as a 

marketing tool. I took special notice of that car, 

it didn’t just stand out for its presence, it was 

also the car I was soon to drive, a Citroën C3, 

the subject of this evaluation. 

The new C3 is just that, totally new with 

a fresh shape. However, the mechanicals 

are those used elsewhere throughout the 

Citroën/Peugeot line-ups, but the driveline has 

been refreshed for continued efficiency and 

performance. 

Interestingly, the car in the mall didn’t have 

the Airbump side panel technology that has 

made some Citroën models a standout in terms 

of eye appeal. The panels are designed not 

so much to add visual flair but to protect the 

bodywork when parked in close confines. 

That technology was first seen here in 

Citroën’s Cactus and I’m pleased it is being 

included on other models within the company’s 

line-up; it is something I think is a worthy 

inclusion, anything to protect your investment 

has to be a good thing. 

Elsewhere, the concept of C3 has certainly 

remained intact. It is still the cheeky, five-door 

hatchback that has commanded good sales 

globally. In New Zealand it has been a solid 

performer for the Citroën importers and the 

new design won’t do sales any harm at all. 

Considering the importance of the C3 in our 

market, I was asked to borrow Armstrong’s 

demonstrator. Normally, I wouldn’t take a 

demo car away from the dealership for fear 

that a customer may miss out on a drive that 

could result in a sale. That being the case, I had 

only a day and a bit with the newcomer, but 

that was enough to gauge how well Citroën has 

done with the C3. It is a fine car and one which 

carries much of the Citroën way of manufacture 

– avant-garde, a little unusual, but with a whole 

heap of charm. 

Powering the C3 is a fabulous three-cylinder 

engine which displaces just 1199cc, it has 

been widely-acclaimed, winning the world’s 

best engine award for the last three years. 

Deservedly so, the wee 1.2-litre unit punches 

well above is weight, it is turbocharged and is 

rated with 81kW and 205Nm power outputs. 

Drive is channelled through a six-speed 

automatic gearbox. The only transmission 

available in New Zealand, the distributors 

wouldn’t have it any other way either – while 

manual gearbox cars are still trendy in Europe, 

they don’t sell here. 

All that aside, the automatic works fine. It 

isn’t the smoothest shifting transmission I’ve 

driven, but it is robust and does everything like 

it should. The ratios are well structured so that 

economy and performance go hand in hand. 

The C3 will reach 100km/h from a standstill 

in 10.5sec and will complete a highway overtake 

– 80km/h to 120km/h – in 7sec. However, the 

best figures are those of its economy, it is a 

mammoth fuel miser. Citroën rates it with a 

combined cycle average of 4.9-litres per 100km 

(57mpg). At 100km/h it sips fuel instantaneously 

at the rate of just 3.8l/100km (72mpg) at 

100km/h in sixth gear, the engine turning over 

quite relaxed at 2000rpm. 

That doesn’t mean the engine isn’t ready 

to perform, the beauty of the modern 

turbocharger is its ability to provide substantial 

power low in the rev band – 5500rpm and just

STYLE | motoring 45 

THE SPECS 

PRICE: Citroën C3, $24,990 

DIMENSIONS: Length, 3996mm; 

width, 1749mm; height, 1474mm 

CONFIGURATION: Three-cylinder, 

four-wheel-drive, 1199cc, 81kW, 205Nm, 

six-speed automatic. 

PERFORMANCE: 0-100km/h, 10.5sec 

FUEL USAGE: 4.91/100km 

1500rpm for torque – as a result, it responds 

willingly to throttle pressure. 

On the open road, the C3 cruises with just a 

hint of the harmonics normally associated with 

the three-pot design. I’ve made no secret of my 

desire for that configuration and it is a real gem 

with its response and characteristics that are 

part of the catalyst that promotes tidy handling 

manners. 

Riding on quiet-riding Michelin tyres (205/55 

x 16in), the C3 has controlled grip and 

purposeful balance. For interest’s sake, the 

high-grade model gets wheels an inch larger in 

diameter. Even without low profile rubber, the 

C3 steers delightfully and, with its height of well 

under 1.5m, there is little weight transition, body 

balance stays even and occupants are treated to 

a ride/handling balance that you could expect 

only from Citroën. 

I remember well the hydro-pneumatic 

designs in cars of previous generations, and I 

can safely say, that even with far more simplistic 

technology, today’s ride from any Citroën 

model easily replicates that fabulous float-onfluid 

feeling. 

At $24,990, or $26,990 for the high-spec 

version, the C3 represents an easy entry 

point into the brand. It is loaded with safety 

technologies, and items for comfort and 

convenience. Citroën in New Zealand has 

recently undergone a major restructure in the 

way it is distributed, that can only mean a higher 

profile and with fine cars like the C3 a boost in 

sales is a certainty. 

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46 STYLE | food news 

FOOD 

NEWS 

Words & Photography Vanessa Ortynsky 

image: Facebook 

Twenty Seven Steps 

YES WAY, FROSÉ 

With the hot, dry temperatures we’ve been experiencing 

this summer, the return of frosé is more than welcome. 

Frozen rosé is my blended drink of choice – pink, sweet 

and refreshing, it’s a delicious treat to beat the heat. For 

two takes on this summery beverage, visit Twenty Seven 

Steps on New Regent Street and Welles Street in the 

central city. 

NEW OPENING: THE GREY ROBIN 

The Grey Robin, formerly Shop Eight, has recently opened on 

New Regent Street. The small upstairs dining room seats just 16 people 

and is ideal for a small dinner party or a pre-theatre meal. The dining 

room appeals to the minimalist, sparingly decorated with grey crushed 

velvet chairs and booths. While diners can expect to be treated to quality 

fare made from the finest ingredients, The Grey Robin wants everyone to 

feel comfortable and there’s a focus on customer service. 

HONEY, HONEY 

Is anyone else obsessed with honeycomb? I can’t get 

enough of the stuff and it’s now available at Ten27, in 

their buttermilk pancakes. Served with green tea crumble, 

honeycomb butter, orange curd and strawberries – it’s 

my favourite breakfast and dessert in Christchurch. 

Located in Ferrymead, Ten27 is a spacious all-rounder 

and open from the early morning until late. 

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ICE, ICE BABY 

Have you been to Sumner lately? My favourite seaside suburb is 

home to Utopia Ice, dishing out scoops of sorbet and ice cream 

to ravenous swimmers and locals. The seasonal flavours are all 

worth a try – rhubarb and lavender are personal favourites. 

Or, opt for the salted caramel (with popcorn!). 

TERRACE TAVERN 

It’s 2018 and with the new year comes new destinations. 

We’re excited to see The Terrace come alive again with 

openings scheduled throughout January and February. The 

Dux Group will be opening Terrace Tavern later this month, 

catering to a late-night crew with New Zealand fusion fare. 

Described as a modern Pacific bistro, Terrace Tavern will be 

serving a mix of big and shared plates. 

Harewood Rd 

800 Harewood Rd (Airport End) 

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 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

Sala Sala 

Pepperberry Café 

Celine’s 

@Tony’s Teppan Yaki 

THE 

CULINARY GUIDE 

TO CHRISTCHURCH 

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 mouthwatering 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 

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 

@TONY’S TEPPAN YAKI 

Book early if you’d like to nab one of the 20 hot 

seats surrounding the chefs cooking on the three 

genuine Teppan Yaki (hot plate) grills. They are 

very, very popular. As is Tony’s in general for its 

traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine 

that also includes sashimi, sukiyaki, tempura, 

tataki and homemade wasabi cheesecake. Open 

for lunch and dinner daily with all you can eat 

Teppan Yaki from Monday to Thursday and fully 

licensed. What more could you want? 

85 Riccarton Road, 341 6608 

www.teppanyaki.co.nz

Uncommon 

Joyful 

Red Bowl 

Universo 

Universo 

Ancestral 

CELINE’S 

Take a virtual trip to China by heading to 

Celine’s Bar & Restaurant for the best of 

traditional Chinese street food. Head upstairs 

to the spacious and comfortable dining room to 

feast on a range of dishes putting a unique twist 

on traditional Chinese fare. The perfect spot for 

any occasion, whether it’s an intimate gathering 

in one of the groovy booths or a banquet for 

the whole family to celebrate a special occasion. 

A great spot to remember for late night dining – 

Celine’s is open until 1am. 

Level One, 62 Manchester Street 

379 7988 

RED BOWL 

Christchurch’s it spot for yum cha and dim sum 

(every day from 11am to 3pm) and a delicious 

variety of Cantonese dinner options. This fully 

licensed and BYO restaurant is perfect for a 

gathering of friends or family, with dishes to suit 

every taste. With an expansive dining room, 

large parking area and experienced staff, you 

can hold an event here for up to 100. The 

atmosphere is relaxed and the staff experienced. 

Set menus and a comprehensive take out .menu 

are also available. 

57 Mandeville Street, Riccarton, 348 3688 

redbowl.co.nz 

ANCESTRAL 

Share good times and good food at Ancestral 

(Lao Di Fang) a stylish Chinese restaurant with 

private karaoke rooms. The menu focuses on 

Sichuan, Cantonese and Malaysian specialties, 

such as crystal chicken, laksa and mee goreng 

and specialty beverages like Taiwanese bubble 

shakes, green teas and tapioca pearl milk teas. 

Each private KTV room is individually decorated, 

and features purpose-built group seating and a 

state-of-the-art audiovisual system – to ensure 

that every performance will have you sounding 

like a pro. 

35E Riccarton Road, 348 8876 

ldf.co.nz 

UNIVERSO 

A new addition to the Christchurch Art Gallery, 

Universo offers a menu of hearty favourites 

and enticing seafood options that will satisfy a 

wide range of diners. The brasserie is focused 

on delivering high quality food and impeccable 

drinks that suit its designer location. With floorto-ceiling 

plants, you will feel as though you are 

dining inside a tropical oasis, though, with plenty 

of outdoor seating, it’s as wonderful a setting for 

al fresco dining, too. 

Cnr Worcester Boulevard & Montreal Street, 

379 5214 

www.universo.co.nz 

JOYFUL RESTAURANT 

This restaurant strives to create a joyous 

atmosphere and the best tasting Chinese food. 

The chef-in-charge will cook your meal with 

perfect judgment. Despite its large size, the 

service is quick and good-natured. Don’t miss 

the fried dumplings – touted by some as the 

best in Christchurch. Family-friendly and equally 

good for date nights or functions for up to 150, 

Joyful has plenty of on-street or rear parking too. 

102 Riccarton Road, 341 6883 

joyfulrestaurant.co.nz 

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 

uncommoncafe.co.nz

50 STYLE | chef’s special 

Q & A with Head Chef 

Mirco Turtschi 

What was it about New Zealand that first drew 

you away from Switzerland? 

I had a friend that had moved here first as a chef and he 

would always talk about New Zealand coastlines and the 

beautiful seafood that is so accessible. That is something 

that we miss out on in land-locked Switzerland. 

image: Charlie Rose Creative 

A PLACE TO CONNECT 

Marketplaces around the world provide a hub of activity 

for people to interact, be inspired by and connect with 

food. Drawing influence from this origin, Market Place 

Restaurant & Bar has endeavoured to travel far and wide 

to celebrate the region’s finest ingredients with its guests, 

serving delicacies from Canterbury high-country venison to 

Wakanui beef cheek. 

TOP THREE 

from the Market Place menu 

1 Hereford Ribeye Steak .... 

with market salad, fries and your choice of Café de Paris, 

garlic butter jus or mushroom sauce 

2 Pistachio-crusted Lamb Mignon ... 

on mint, pea and goats cheese spaetzli with spring greens 

3 Grilled Prawn Salad ... 

with corn, beans, avocado, cherry tomatoes, lettuce and 

lime dressing 

OR… 

don’t just restrict yourself to any of the above, get a 

taste of everything with our ‘Trust the Chef’ option. 

What have you enjoyed most about setting up 

the three dining areas at Crowne Plaza? 

Seeing all my own concepts and ideas evolve from 

scratch and witnessing the new menus coming to life. 

We’re experiencing a diverse audience of locals, visitors 

and guests coming in at different times of the day; it’s 

good to see the spaces have rhythm. 

How is Market Place different from your usual 

hotel restaurant? 

Market Place has a lot of local supporters, we are proud 

to say it’s humming and guests appreciate all the thought 

that has gone into its contemporary design and Market 

Place inspired menu. It’s also got a strong brand with the 

connection to the history of Victoria Square, and its use 

of local suppliers. 

What are your must-have ingredients? 

It’s hard to narrow it down, we use over 700 ingredients 

daily in our hotel kitchen. We use a lot of seasonal 

produce to provide variation in the menu especially with 

‘Trust the Chef’. You can never go wrong with premium 

grade olive oil – we use Robinsons Bay from local Banks 

Peninsula. 

What kitchen tool could you not be without? 

I swear by my own chef’s knife, which I have had ever 

since I started cooking at the age of 15. 

What’s something in your career that you wish 

you had known sooner? 

Getting the team involved from the beginning. It’s 

important to have your kitchen on board with the 

creative process, it creates a better result and an even 

more passionate team.

STYLE | chef’s special 51 

image: Charlie Rose Creative 

GOOD THINGS COME 

ON SMALL PLATES 

Trending plates of ‘smalls’ and ‘shares’ can be daunting. How 

can you entrust your dinner decisions with the experts, and 

defend yourself against a classic textbook case of food envy? 

Market Place Restaurant has embraced modern dining, 

bringing to the table a delicious ‘Trust the Chef’ option. 

Perfect for tables of four, you can relax in full confidence you 

will have good food, service and wine running to your table. 

The small plates embody the very best of the Market 

Place kitchen menu, with selected dishes from the butcher, 

fishmonger or veggie patch. There’s also a ‘Market Plate’ 

choice for those who prefer to keep their dishes to 

themselves! 

“These dishes celebrate the best of local, New Zealand 

cuisine and end with a dessert or cheese for those who like 

to round out their meal, savoury or sweet,” explains Head 

Chef Mirco Turtschi. 

“Each day is different depending on what fresh produce we 

have in the kitchen, so it can be a lovely surprise as sometimes 

the team creates dishes that aren’t on the menu at all.” 

Book in for an evening that showcases the best of the best 

from local and regional producers and suppliers in a dining 

experience where food envy is off the menu. 

Venison Salad 

Grilled Prawn Salad 

DETAILS 

Market Place Restaurant & Bar 

Level 1, 764 Colombo Street 

03 741 2829 

christchurch.crowneplaza.com

TASTE DIRECTORY 

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. 

Open daily for lunch and dinner 

110 Marshland Road, Christchurch. 

Ph 386 0088 

www.gardenhotel.co.nz 

Like us on Facebook 

fb.com/GardenHotelRestaurant 

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. 

118 Racecourse Road, 

Riccarton, Christchurch 

Phone 03 342 7150 

www.racecoursehotel.co.nz 

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 

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 

MATCHES SPORTS BAR 

Located in The Papanui, the Matches 

Sports Bar is open from 10am daily 

serving an extensive range of alcoholic 

and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as a 

good selection of local beer on tap. 

They offer a great food menu with a 

smaller menu available ‘off peak’. 

Opening out to the central Courtyard, 

it’s a great place to catch up with 

friends this summer. 

310 Sawyers Arms Road, Papanui 

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

reception@papanuiclub.co.nz 

Members, guests & affiliates welcome 

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. 

WATCH THIS SPACE 

NEW MENU COMING SOON 

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

TASTE DIRECTORY 

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. 

BRUNCH BY THE BEACH 

EVERY SUNDAY 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 

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 

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) 

An hour drive 

from CHCH 

The Pedal Pusher 

rollesTon 

Vibrant Funky Gastro Pub with Great 

Food, Great atmosphere... Fantastic 

service... Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.. 

Make us your local... your home away 

from home!! 

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 

Quartz - restaurant 

The friendly Quartz team offer great service in a 

comfortable, modern setting. An extensive food 

& beverage menu has something for everyone 

including restaurant favourites - burgers, steaks, 

fish, chicken & salads. The Earlybird Special 

entices families to dine before 6pm with $5 kids 

meals, leaving an ambient setting later for couples 

or friends catching up. Bookings advised! 

82 Rolleston Drive. Ph 03 347 4192 

www.quartzrolleston.co.nz 

Opening Hours: 

Mon–Sat 5pm-Late and Sun 12pm lunch-Late 

Follow us on facebook 

terrACe downs resort 

Sunday Buffet 

(Adults $45pp, Kids u12 only $20) 

Make your Sunday special with our 

popular Sunday buffet. Enjoy a delicious 

menu of classic and International 

flavours. Every Sunday 12.30pm. 

High Tea ($29pp or $39pp with a glass 

of bubbles) What better way to spend 

an afternoon with friends or family than 

having a high tea in the tranquil setting 

of Terrace Downs Resort. Available 

every day 11am - 3pm (min 2 people). 

*Bookings essential, call today: 03 318 6943 

Email: info@terracedowns.co.nz

OUT AND ABOUT SOCIAL SCENES OF CHRISTCHURCH 

Fillies & Frocks 

at A Day At 

The Polo 

FOR MORE PHOTOS GO TO 

facebook.com/stylechristchurch

Robyn Medlicott, Zucchi Leonard, Phillipa Webb 

Dan Francis, Gemma Guild, Olivia Cleave 

Lily Hym, Mandy Kennedy 

A DAY AT THE POLO 

The small white projectile flew like a cannonball across the field, pursued 

by a squadron of riders wielding their mallets like sabres in a manner 

reminiscent of a Napoleonic cavalry charge. Their snorting mounts thundered 

in the kicked up dust swirling in the dry Canterbury wind. Seeking relief from 

the assault of the blowtorch high noon, guests lounged in pre-prandial jollity 

within the giant marquee. The vibrant auction for Ronald McDonald House 

South Island took the excitement to a level eclipsed only by the action on the 

lawn, where the Stella Artois International Polo saw NZ fight it out with longtime 

rivals Australia. 

Emma Dormer, Victoria Alexander, Laura Forbes 

Amber Hamilton, Nicola Fitzsimmons 

Fleur Deans, Leigh Bowie, Alana Callaghan-King 

Sarah Ryan, Andrew Carter 

Rebecca Stewart, Robbie Larkin 

your best dress address 

phone: 03 374 5858 

363 lincoln road, addington 

mon - fri 9am - 5pm 

sat 10am-4pm 

CLOSING DOWN SALE 

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Heather Early, Chris Toy, Annemarie Jordan 

GOOD GOAT OPENING 

There was a lot of bleating in Victoria Street on one particular evening 

recently! The voice doing so was raised in neither dispute nor distress but 

in greeting to those patrons attending the grand opening of The Good Goat 

Gastro Pub, the namesake of which possessed that loud vocal capability. 

Perched on the corner and commanding superb views of the burgeoning city 

centre, the Good Goat soon filled up with invited guests, their faces kissed by 

the late afternoon light streaming in through the generous windows. Culinary 

treasures flowed from the kitchen, delighting all whilst outside the best goat 

of all stole the show. 

Paul Clarke, Andrew Oorschot, John Wheelans 

Peter and Sarah Schneideman 

David Tier, Bert Govan, Peter Rae 

Laura Hunter, Sarah Crossley 

Colin Frazer, Frank van Schaijk, Spence and Grace Thorpe 

Janine Jones, Jeremy Richards, Gisele Aynsley 

The latest addition to the JDV Group 

A new exciting gastro pub with 18 state 

of the art gaming machines and a wide 

selection of tap beers. 

Celebrating the ‘Joie De Vivre’ 

Known for its exquisite modern 

contemporary New Zealand cuisine, 

seasonally driven and exceptionally 

presented. 

A popular place for a casual 

catch up in our all day sunny 

courtyard, Afternoon weekend 

live music sessions 

throughout Summer. 

A funky Italian restaurant and bar, 

serving stone baked pizzas fresh from 

our Valoriani pizza oven. 

Our new summer menu also boasts 

delicious salads, tasty snacks and get 

this, kids eat free EVERY SUNDAY! 

31 Victoria Street 

(opposite the casino) 

Ph. 03-741 2527 

190 Aikmans Road, Merivale 

Ph. 03 964 3860 


Ph. 03 961 6545 


Ph. 03 964 3868

Chris Cherry, Philip Carter 

Lee Barrett, Richard McGowan 

WORKSHOP GRAND OPENING 

AT THE CROSSING 

When you come to the end of a perfect day, the place to end up is at 

the beginning of a perfect party and, whilst the pinnacle of ultimate 

quality is abstract and unattainable, the reception at Workshop was pretty 

close. Hospitality flowed in greeting like the nectar that satiates the bee, 

as along Colombo Street invitees swarmed to the hive of couture. The air 

inside was sweet with the joy of society and honeyed with the flavour of high 

fashion. The opening of Workshop, newly installed at The Crossing, could not 

have been grander, neither in size, nor in welcome. 

Manea Murray-Reid, Lana Herewini 

Vanessa Ortynsky, Hannah Wilson 

Jo Franks, Helen Cherry 

Jonathan Smart, Linda Penno 

Pauline Goodfellow, Belinda Clayton 

Annamae Chilcott, Carl Aitchison, Caroline Pheeny 

Chris Adams, Chris Franks 

New Year... New Look... 

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latest styles and trends for you and your family. 

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Get in early for Kids 

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South City 555 Colombo St. Ph 03 366 0619 

Bush Inn Cnr. Riccarton & Waimairi Rds. Ph 03 348 7008

Jolene Bothwell, Karen Botting, Rachelle Henson, Nicky Newman 

Anna Bleyendaal, Chelsea Dalglish, Emily Roberts 

Joanna O’Brien, Claire Williams 

ST GEORGE’S HOSPITAL 

CHRISTMAS GARDEN PARTY 2017 

That nemesis of stiletto heels, a finely manicured lawn, was steadily filling 

up with people who, clutching glasses in hand mingled upon the green 

cushioningly cool underfoot velvet. The garden at St George’s Hospital was 

dressed for a party as were the guests basking in the mellow sun of the retiring 

afternoon. Wrapped in the elegance of a Noel Coward play, the Christmas garden 

party meandered along with waiters deftly snaking through the slalom of staff, 

supporters and friends, presenting tempting platters to all. The scent of roses borne 

on the summer evening air painted a fragrant picture for later lingering recollection. 

Stacey and Blair Milne 

Gregg Brooks, Tim Glasson 

Angela McNabb, Rochelle Tarawhiti, 

Kelly Liddell, Ginnette Campbell 

Chris Atkinson, Toni Wickham 

Claire and Peter Ballantyne 

Rt Rev Dr David Coles, Monica Ryan, Joy Coles 

For the first time striking design, 

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and exceptional safety have come 

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Bob and Jan-Marie Lineham, 

Sharon and Chris Cooke 

Daniela Ward, Issy Forward, Cassie Clark, 

Sharon and Bill McClure 

CANTERBURY CHARITY 

HOSPITAL CABARET 

Marvellous machines which once ruled the skies to the awe of the earthbound 

who gazed upwards in wonder, sat silent now, retired from their lofty kingdom to 

be sentinels in the memorial hall of courage. The courage also of those desperate for 

usually unobtainable medical help was the motivation behind the evening to enable the 

Canterbury Charity Hospital to make such medicine attainable. As the cabaret spun a web 

of wonder around the night of fun and frivolity, in the hearts of the many attending, sat the 

real spirit of the event and forthcoming season, that of service to others. 

Photography: Lucas Perelini 

Nicky and Mike Rusbatch 

Amanda Baird, Bernard Denton 

Ellizabeth Smith, Theresa Whitaker, Bridget Melhuish, John and Karen Boyle 

Don Blair, Wendy Fleming 

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Elise Greer, Johanna Bainbridge 

Christine Fitzhardinge, Amy Pringle, Diana Morgan 

Victoria Henstock, Eliza Actonadams 

TRELISE COOPER FASHION SHOW 

Excitement hung like a cloud of incense in the still air of late afternoon, the 

warmth of newborn summer heralding the start of the southern festive 

season, especially festive in Fendalton. It was not Father Christmas causing 

the joyous uproar, but Dame Trelise Cooper jet-setting in with her sleighfull of 

fashion blessings. Clad in the Dame’s fabulous raiments, a platoon of models 

trod the circuit, spirits lifting with each graceful step and sway manifesting the 

life within each garment. Dame Trelise now spoke to her audience, the willing 

captives to her humanity and wisdom hanging on every word during that all 

too short evening of wonder. 

Robyn Mooney, Donna Vieira 

Liz Collins, Nicola Barr 

Fletcher Edmond, Angus Syme 

Lynette McFadden, Dame Trelise Cooper 

Jacqui Blakeley, Jenny Laney, Tracy Sutherland 

Val Jones, Mrrietta Horncastle 

Lisa Iliffe, Nikila Creagh 

Belinda Dunster, Margaret Danzer 

Samantha Sweeting, Rebecca Knight

ICONS NEVER AGE. 

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THE SALE YOU 

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THE BMW DEMONSTRATOR SALE. 

Don’t get left behind, the BMW Demonstrator Sale is on now with exceptional opportunities 

across a range of 2016 and 2017 model year demonstrator BMW’s. Our expert sales team will 

be on hand to give you the best prices and provide flexible finance options to suit your needs. 

Be careful not to leave it too late - stock is strictly limited. Visit CHRISTCHURCH BMW today 

to find out more. Sale ends 27th January. 

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30 Manchester Street, Christchurch, 03 363 7240. chchbmw.co.nz 

Offer available on selected vehicles only. See dealership for details. Availability of vehicles shown cannot be guaranteed. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 

Demonstrator vehicles include on-road costs. Limited period offer.

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 January 31. 

SLIP 

Summer's activities are a threat to your phone’s 

safety, so it’s time to slip on a new case. We have 

four tech21 Evo Check cases for either iPhone 

8/8 Plus, iPhone X, Galaxy Note8 or Pixel 2 to 

give away, each valued at $49.95. Those after more 

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SLOP 

To keep your skin safe this summer, sunscreen is your friend. 

It’s going to be hot out there and we have teamed up with 

Ultraceuticals to make sure you are well equipped. We have 

one SunActive SPF50+ sunscreen pack valued at $177 to give 

away. This pack includes Face Cream (60ml), Face and Body 

Lotion (130ml) and Face and Body Recovery Cream (130ml). The 

SunActive SPF50+ range features complete UVA/UVB spectrum 

sunscreen ingredients to provide very high sun protection with 

four hours water resistance, antioxidant protection and touch-dry 

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SLAP 

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lucky readers will receive a pair 

from the SlapSee Pro range, 

featuring polarised lenses and 

worth $39.95 each. 

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LAST MONTH’S WINNERS: Please check Facebook @stylechristchurch after 1 January to see whether you won one of our 

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*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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