Style: August 07, 2020

august 2020 

for the love of local 

Waste-saving vege soup 

+ beetroot brownie & beef rendang RECIPES 

It’s what’s on the inside 

How to master the 

looks you love 

A tale of two cafés 

Why one took four days, 

the other seven years 

Read, watch, repeat 

Our suggestions to keep 

you entertained

GREEN BOTANIC 

If you’re looking to buy a plant 

and planter all at once, Green 

Botanic is the place to shop. With 

their beautiful selection of plants 

and variety of unique planter 

styles, it’s hard not to want 

everything from The Colombo’s 

small boutique plant store. 

THE COLOMBO BOOKSTORE 

The latest store to open at The Colombo 

is their Independent bookstore. It is 

absolutely worth popping in and signing 

up to the book club to attend all the up 

and coming events this season. 

GRECH & CO 

The gorgeous danish 

eyewear has finally arrived 

and is unique to The Collective. 

With six carefully designed 

colours and inspired by the 

essence of Nature, this brand 

is one to watch between the 

little ones this season.

NEW ADDITIONS 

You can always find 

something unique and 

different at The Colombo 

homewares stores, no 

matter the setting. Get 

ready for spring with all their 

fun textures and colours! 

TO bRUNCH OR lUNCH? 

The Colombo’s European influenced Foodhall was the first of its kind in 

Christchurch and about to hit it’s first decade after setting up nearly 10 years ago. 

From a selected amount of food offerings and perfect stall to table ratio, The 

Colombo makes it easy to dine with any friend and family every day of the week! 

The Cheeky Sparrow 

The Serious Sandwich 

INSPIRE WORKSHOPS 

Weekly workshops are on a Thursday morning at the Colombo and 

can be booked directly at the Colombo Bookshop in the middle 

of the complex or buy tickets online at georgiwaddy.com/workshops/ 

Georgi Waddy plucks out local talent to create informative workshops 

on a big range of topics. Local producers and creative individuals share 

their knowledge and skills in a purposeful way. 

6 AUGUST, 11.00Am 

House plants, horticulture and 

building a terrarium 

27 AUGUST, 11.00Am 

A Pickle, Cure and Bake workshop 

10 SEPTEmbER, 11.00Am 

Foraging plants for health and 

beauty and eating!

Christchurch | 12 Papanui Rd | Tel. 03 356 1115 

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Discover 

The Tannery 

This WinTer 

inTroDUcinG The PeoPLe BehinD The BranDs 

Catherine 

Cosi Fan Tutte 

For the perfect gift to 

lift the spirit and touch 

the soul. 

Dani 

BoMBo 

Beautiful reclaimed, 

revamped, and 

sustainable new wares, 

for the home and body. 

Sarah 

Morgan and Page 

Embracing femininity. 

Edgy designer fashion 

with a mix of classic and 

contemporary styles. 

Jeremy, Elfi, Lynn 

The Filing Kabinett 

Shared studio and 

showroom space for 

contemporary jewellery. 

Paula 

Penny Black 

Tearoom 

Our vision: to create a 

unique hospitality venue in 

Christchurch. 

For Gifts 

Natural Gem Healing 

Bracelets from Palas now 

available at Cosi Fan Tutte. 

Wear on their own or 

stack together. 

cosifantutte.co.nz 

For Sustainability 

Revamped antique chaise 

in mushroom linen $1950, 

fairtrade throws from $69, 

velvet cushions from $59. 

bombo.co.nz 

For ‘Nice Things’ 

The 2020 Nice Things 

collection displays the 

freshness of summer, while 

paying homage to Swedish 

artist Hilma Af Klint. 

MorganAndPage 

For Special Gifts 

Handmade bespoke 

pieces and limited editions 

created on-site. 

thefilingkabinett 

Your destination for premium shopping and spectacular events in Christchurch 

For Time out 

Arguably Christchurch’s 

finest High Tea destination. 

Serving light breakfast, 

lunch, morning/afternoon 

teas, cakes and beverages. 

penny-black.co.nz

Sophie Foote 

Fashion Society 

www.tannery.co.nz @TheTannery.co.nz @thetanneryemporium 

Sophie Foote 

Fashion Society 

High-end boutique 

offering exclusive women’s 

fashion brands. 

Suz 

Bolt of Cloth 

Contemporary colourful 

fabrics, homewares, 

cushions & gifts. 

Liz, Hannah & team 

Mrs Bottomley’s 

Flowers 

Creating beautiful, wild 

and whimsical blooms for 

your special occasion. 

Ingrid Brook 

IB Fashion 

& Bridal 

Multi-award winning 

designer. 

Mark 

Munns 

Established in 1918 

and Restored at The 

Tannery 2020. 

For Style 

$1,499 Smythe - Patch 

Pocket Duchess Blazer. 

fashionsociety.co.nz 

For the Home 

Exclusive retailer of 

Marimekko in NZ. Find 

iconic designs & limited 

edition collections in-store. 

boltofcloth.co.nz 

For Fine Florals 

Purveyors of fine florals 

& whimsy. Only ever and 

always using florals and 

foliage grown in Aotearoa. 

mrsbottomleysflowers.nz 

For Ever 

Retailer and custom 

maker of elegant wedding 

dresses, hair accessories, 

veils. Made in NZ. 

Exclusively sophisticated. 

ingridbrook.nz 

For the Ball 

Suits and smart casual at 

munns the man’s store. 

munns.co.nz

PUBLISHER 

Charlotte Smulders 

Star Media 

Level One, 359 Lincoln Road, Christchurch 8024 

03 379 7100 

EDITORIAL 

Kate Preece 

Group Editor 

kate@starmedia.kiwi 

Shelley Robinson 

Deputy Editor 

shelley.robinson@starmedia.kiwi 

Kerry Laundon 

Proofreader 

Zoe Williams 

Social Editor 

DESIGN 

Emma Rogers, Rodney Grey 

ADVERTISING 

Vivienne Montgomerie 

Sales Manager 

03 364 7494 / 021 914 428 

viv.montgomerie@starmedia.kiwi 

Janine Oldfield 

Account Executive 

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janine.oldfield@starmedia.kiwi 

Gary Condon 

Account Executive 

021 902 208 

gary.condon@starmedia.kiwi 

CONTRIBUTORS 

Ady Shannon, Deanna Copland, Emma Peters, Getty Images, 

Jet Campbell, Kristina Jensen, Michelle Laming, 

Olivia Woodward, Sarah Burtscher, Sue Witteman 

Every month, Style (ISSN 2624-4314) shares the latest in 

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A note to you 

Kate Preece 

EDITOR 

Have you looked up and suddenly found yourself in August? 

You’re not alone. I’m feeling as though the lockdown 

slowdown has passed and a ground-rush type of existence has 

taken back its place. 

A friend and I were talking about the underappreciation of 

‘mental load’, despite its ongoing effects. We seem to more 

easily accept that someone is tired or less enthusiastic when it’s 

the result of physical exertion, yet a frenetic mind will have you 

run down in no time. The pressure of organising a household 

and/or caring for dependents is part of the mental load – and 

you haven’t even left the house yet. Add to that the pressures 

of work and it’s little wonder you can find yourself with little left 

in the tank at the end of the week. 

With Style, we offer you a moment to pause. It might seem 

a frivolous notion in such turbulent times – and, of course, 

everyone is going through their own challenges – but only you 

can care for yourself, no matter what else is going on. Dip your 

toes into our wellbeing section, discover what you could be 

reading, and see what we’re watching. Give your brain some 

time to unwind and reset. 

If lockdown taught us anything, it was the value of slowing 

down. So, let us help you, in Style. 

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In this issue 

66 

Regulars 

14 NEWSFEED 

Things that have caught 

our fancy 

98 WIN WITH STYLE 

A $500 dinner for two in 

Auckland and more! 

Design 

21 CAFÉ CULTURE 

The stories behind two very 

different settings 

28 STILL LIFE GOES ON 

Part two: artist Gill Hay 

35 MAKE IT YOUR OWN 

How to master those interior 

looks you love 

41 RIGHT FIRST TIME 

The Robinsons’ dream home and 

what you can learn from them 

49 SMALL ON SPACE? 

Entertaining goals for outside 

55 BEYOND THE HYPE 

Which plants you actually want 

in your house 

60 SAVE NOW OR PAY 

LATER? 

Stylish side table options to suit 

your bank balance 

96 

55 

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THE MONTH 

THE BEST OF HOME, LIFE & FASHION 

Style is something unique to each of us. Each month Style encapsulates what’s remarkable, exciting or 

emerging in the vibrant communities from Canterbury down to the Southern Lakes. Be assured, the 

best of lifestyle, home and fashion will always be in Style.

The business landscape 

has changed, but has 

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As we face the ongoing challenges presented by Covid-19, it has never 

been a more important time to ensure you have the right experience, 

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NATIONAL TOURING 

75 

Fashion, Beauty & 

Wellbeing 

62 FAIRYTALE FASHION 

Own your character 

66 FOR THE FRILL OF IT 

Embracing a romantic feel 

70 HUMAN EXPERIMENTS 

Testing beauty products on our team 

72 GLOW ON 

Expert tips for looking fresh 

86 PUT YOURSELF FIRST 

Ways to winter wellness 

90 BREATHE 

Tips to help ease the mind 

92 FIVE COMMON QUESTIONS 

Shining the light on endometriosis 

14 

Travel 

75 SOUTHERN DELIGHTS 

Why Dunedin has you sorted 

Entertainment 

80 VIEWS AND HITS 

On the home screen 

82 THE BOOK NOOK 

Literary escapes 

RESENE ALERT TAN 

Cover 

72 

Food & Drink 

92 WASTE NOT, WANT NOT 

Vege soup from odds and sods 

94 SWEET TREAT 

Beetroot, chocolate and ginger brownie 

96 BE-GIN-NER’S LUCK 

Learning to love gin 

Transform vege stragglers into 

soup superstars with Sarah 

Burtscher’s recipe (page 92). 

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NEWSFEED 

Tasty treat 

The perfect pick-me-up, Untouched World 

Kitchen’s gluten-free and vegan Protein 

Power Balls are drizzled with chocolate 

and packed with delicious dates and nuts. 

untouchedworldkitchen.com 

Newness 

Designer Jamie Richards is very excited to have opened a new studio 

in Clyde. Her bridal and tailoring boutique, Margaret Wray, can now 

be found on Holloway Street. A destination for bespoke evening 

attire to boot. 

The world’s largest volksfest might have been cancelled in Munich, 

but you can still go to Oktoberfest in Lincoln. The new eatery and 

bar (9/4 Eastfield Drive) is owned by German-born and trained 

chef Jan Fryczewski, who is set to ensure Christchurch gets its hit of 

German flavours. 

Mid-week movie night 

The last three movies in the Ghostlight Film Series will see What 

We Do in the Shadows, Fight Club and The Greatest Showman 

screening at the Isaac Theatre Royal on the first three Wednesdays 

this month. A great cure for hump-day-itis. 

Metallic edge 

Cooking up a storm is all the more 

appealing in rose gold, don’t you think? 

Kenwood has released a 

limited-edition metallic kMix 

range, which really does 

make baking look good. 

The little cinema that can 

Catching a movie at Lincoln’s Apollo Cinema (17 West Belt) has 

been on the to-do list for quite some time. A friend’s birthday 

finally saw me arrive with pre-booked ticket on phone at the 

15-seat theatre, which is part of The Laboratory (restaurant, bar 

and brewery). Behind the ‘ticket holders only’ door, I discovered 

the plush seats and warm environs where movie-goers watch 

a curated collection of flicks. For my party, it was A Bump Along 

the Way – a comedy/drama, set in Northern Ireland, about what 

happens when an immature 44-year-old single mum ends up 

pregnant after a one-night stand! Grab a drink at the bar and 

take it and a Kapiti ice cream cone across the cobble stones with 

you. There’s no popcorn, but with the likes of hot chips or an 

antipasto board on the cinema menu, there are plenty of treats 

to top off a great night out. – Kate Preece

Okay, so this year – this most unusual of 

years – it’s all about home. 

Staying home, enjoying your very own 

backyard or that beautiful expanse we 

know as our entire countryside here in New 

Zealand. 

Holidays, breaks, refreshers, little weekends 

away are all to be enjoyed within our own 

boundaries and borders. 

Unlike other years, it’s about discovering 

or rediscovering what many Kiwis take for 

granted. Large, green open spaces, public 

galleries and museums (that unlike those 

in many cities around the world are free to 

visit), and rivers, lakes and mountains within 

driving distance for most. 

I can vividly remember being on a European 

trip with my family when the guide asked 

where we came from. After listening to our 

response, a long pause occurred, then a 

rather loud, disapproving Gaelic sniff. “Noo 

Zeeland, zee end of zee earth.” And at the 

time I thought it was, having taken 30 hours 

to arrive at our destination, but today that 

very isolation feels like a blessing. It’s easy 

to see why so many are also taking time 

to reinvest some love and attention in 

their own properties due to staying home 

rather than traveling, and businesses such 

as landscapers, renovation builders and 

interior designers are seeing the benefits of 

that change. 

If a staycation is currently on your radar and 

you want to take the time to focus on your 

own home, here are some options that 

might give you some satisfaction, add value 

… or both. 

First, Declutter 

Nail that garage first. Get rid of all the stuff 

that’s broken, outdated or no longer useful. 

If it’s still functional but of no use to you, give 

it away, recycle or dispose of it in a method 

that’s environmentally mindful, if possible. 

I personally use the garage as a bit of a 

dumping ground, much to the frustration 

of my husband, but I also love the feeling of 

nailing an area that’s long needed a tidy-up. 

Once you’ve done that, move inside and see 

if you can improve your surroundings and 

wellbeing by editing some of the stuff that 

fills your space. 

Gentle Changes 

With these two areas decluttered, let’s go for 

some interior changes. 

Move furniture, move art, have some fun and 

enjoy the changes. 

Edit, and what you don’t edit, use. Nothing 

needs to occupy a precious space where 

items are relegated as being ‘just for good’. 

Use everything you have, no matter its value 

or composition, and have fun. 

Your family space should convey a feeling of 

warmth, wellbeing and welcome. 

Step Outside 

During the lockdown period, I remember 

watching people in Spain and thinking, what 

must it be like not being permitted to go 

outside? 

This is where so many of us are fortunate. 

No matter your home’s size, your property 

address, whether you’re in a large residence 

or a compact unit, try to make the most of 

the outdoors. Your outdoors. Follow the 

sun (if there is any!) and give thanks that 

although we might not be able to travel the 

world, you’d travel the world to find what we 

have in our own backyard. 

It seems that not only myself but others have 

had a chance to stop chasing everything that 

appears greener somewhere else, instead 

appreciating what’s been in front of our 

noses the whole time. Home. 

Here’s to your home and mine, and here’s to 

a staycation. 

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LIFE HACK: 

How to set your iPhone 

to turn off automatically 

after 30 minutes of 

watching Netflix. 

On your Clock app, set your 

timer to your preferred timeframe 

and instead of choosing a 

cheesy tune to chirrup 

when the time is up, set 

‘When Timer Ends’ to 

‘Stop Playing’. 

Winter by the water 

Whether it’s one of those blissful 

sunny surprise days or a chilly 

number, your spirits will be lifted 

by pan-seared Chatham Island blue 

cod. This tasty treat will have you 

considering life as a pescetarian. 

Sample the goods for yourself 

at Fisherman’s Wharf (Norwich 

Quay, Lyttelton), where they 

dish it up with herb and garlic 

roasted potatoes, steamed 

seasonable vegetables and a 

drizzle of herb butter. 

In the wings 

October will see Smiths City reimagined in The Colombo. Under 

new ownership, the store is expected to showcase the company’s 

fresh developments with a concept store feel. Electronics, whiteware, 

TV and audio, beds, camping gear and more will soon be found where 

Spotlight once was. 

Clean up for good 

Support the Starship Foundation 

by adding a fresh tea towel to 

the drawer. For the past 10 years, 

cancer survivor Ruby Seeto has 

created a new design for this 

annual fundraiser, which sees $6 

of every sale go to projects that 

improve the facilities at Starship 

Hospital. The ‘Starship Spritzer’ 

design is the 10th to be sold 

through Wallace Cotton. 

Better living 

Still a little miffed that not all plastic goes in the yellow bin? A free way 

to get certain brands away from landfill is to check out your options 

with TerraCycle. Whether it’s The Collective Suckies or Glad bag 

and clingfilm products, sign up and you’ll receive free postage labels to 

send boxloads off to be recycled. terracycle.com/en-NZ 

Keep running 

A running and walking series kicks off in August from Homestead Bay 

in Queenstown. There are 5km and 10km events every month until 

November. activeqt.co.nz

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His and hers 

Freshen up ahead 

of the new season 

with a shopping date 

at The Colombo. 

While she’s 

perusing the likes 

of Annah Stretton, 

the Collective and 

Repertoire, he 

can deck himself 

out at Stencil and 

Frontrunner. 

Flashback 

Back to Vogue’s cover of 

August 1923. We were 

apparently very fond of 

looking rather demure 

while wearing a rather 

fetching pink shawl and 

plaid dress. This edition 

was on New Ideas for 

Interior Decorating; 

flower arranging on 

mantlepieces was very in. 

Sweet beer, bro 

Moa and Lewis Road Creamery have combined their awesome 

powers to deliver you a significant stout. The Salted Caramel 

Chocolate Stout is doing the rounds, following up on the tasty 

success of the sweet chocolate combos that have gone before it. 

With caramel qualities and a smidge of Marlborough sea salt to boot, 

sneak a glass in while winter provides a chilly excuse. 

August dates to note – or not 

5 National Work Like a Dog Day 

7 International Beer Day 

9 National Book Lovers Day 

10 National Lazy Day 

13 International Left-handers Day 

13 National Prosecco Day 

21 Take Your Cat to the Vet Day 

25 National Kiss and Make Up Day 

28 National Red Wine Day 

28 Crackers Over the Keyboard Day 

TikTok TV 

If you thought your TV was 

swanky because you can manually 

tilt it on its bracket, you’re not as 

up with the play as you thought. 

The Samsung Sero 43-inch Smart 

TV automatically swivels from 

horizontal to vertical depending 

on what is being viewed – from 

movies to mobile apps.

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Style | Feature 21 

Recreators 

Designing a café takes careful consideration. For some, the visions 

could take an intensive four-day blitz to create; for others, 

the transformation could take seven and a half years. 

Words Shelley Robinson 

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Aimee and Samuel Nimmo recreated an existing inner city café in four days; Dried flower arrangments 

add to the beach vibe at Ally & Sid; Storybook perfection at a café and restaurant tucked away in Springston.

22 Style | Feature 

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: A white interior showcases thoughtful 

trinkets and floral arrangements; The mural has proved to be an 

Instagram hit; Wicker chairs and natural materials add to the chilled 

beachside vibe. 

It is a dingy overcast day, where winter has definitely 

come out to play. The Montreal Street area by 

Moorhouse Avenue is ramping up with the flow of 

trucks and cars. But on Walker Street, just around the 

corner, there is a curious aberration. 

Meet Ally & Sid: the café recreated in just four days. 

And it is like a little light beacon, brightening the street 

from what used to be a rubber moulding factory. 

Samuel and Aimee Nimmo took over the lease for 

the café, which was formerly the Anchorage and then 

the Park Ranger, on a Friday in November last year. 

That left four days to turn it from a darkened café 

with walls, floors and tables coloured black, into their 

vision of a light, beach-inspired café. 

“We spent all day and night with our church friends, 

painting to 3am. Building counters, chopping up tables. 

We were honestly exhausted, it was crazy,” says 

Samuel. 

He felt his first inkling of dismay on Monday night 

when he looked around and saw there was much still to 

be painted, including the floor. 

“If we don’t get this done, we’re not going to be able 

to open. So we put the message out [on social media] 

and literally within half an hour, 20 people had shown 

up,” he says. 

His father, Lachlan Nimmo, a builder by trade, made 

smart work of a large black banquet table running 

through the length of the café, chopping it into smaller 

tables within 20 minutes. 

“I’ve never seen anyone work so hard,” says Samuel 

with a smile. 

It was the same for Aimee’s father, Danny Steel, a 

painter, who attacked the walls with his spray gun. 

The tables and benches were all stripped back: the 

tables to their raw beginnings, and the benches coated 

in white paint with a shabby chic look. Just a hint of 

the black peeks through in the in-between spaces, a 

reminder that these tables carry with them a history. 

The walls were painted a shade of white, as were 

the bookcase structures over the counters, where pot 

plants and keepsakes now reside. 

A softness is added through the peach-coloured 

feature wall at the back, but it is the mural on the white 

brick wall by the entrance that suddenly became a hit, 

appearing in Instagram feeds. Hues of peach in almost 

wave shapes cascade over themselves in the mural. 

“Our friend Saskia [Hoekendijk] had a dream. In the 

dream she saw a pink wall in our café, because we 

already had the apricotty colours going on. We said 

sweet, let’s do it,” says Samuel. 

“Once we did that, honestly it blew up on Instagram. 

Every person that came in was getting photos in front 

of it. We were stoked,” says Samuel. 

The garage door, which once saw customers roaring 

into the rubber moulding factory, now adds just 

the perfect touch to the café, where you imagine in 

summer it is thrown open so the café chatter and vibes 

continue into the street.

Style | Feature 23 

The neon sign was used at Aimee and Samuel’s wedding and inspired 

the café’s name. 

With the colours and paint in place, it was time for Aimee, or 

“design genius” as Samuel likes to call her, to come in with her 

subtle touch to add in a distinct beach vibe with the décor. 

An area with wicker seats, a wooden table and a rug makes 

you feel as though this café could be happily ensconced on 

any beach location. Above the couch is an A+S neon sign that 

doesn’t detract but somehow seems to enhance the space. 

Perhaps it is because it is from Aimee and Samuel’s wedding. 

It sat on the reception table, and the couple wanted to reuse it 

in the café. Which is how the name came about. 

“We said, ‘How can we come up 

with a name that works with it?’ It was 

random, but it works,” says Samuel. 

He’s right. The name itself has that 

youthful and chilled exuberance that 

sticks out on the industrial street. 

The look is signed off with a beautiful 

arrangement from the Dried Flower 

Company. 

But make no mistake: although 

the vibe is chilled, Samuel’s approach 

to coffee is not. He is a true barista 

captivated by coffee, which means you 

are guaranteed a true brew. 

He grins and laughs when asked if 

he has a signature coffee. The short 

answer is yes, but, as it’s a bit of 

convoluted process to make, it’s only 

made for his special customers. Our lips 

are sealed! 

It’s late afternoon now and heading 

into the weekend. The lawyers, doctors, 

car salespeople and office workers that 

are their customers will swap out for 

families and friends. 

And so, the story has just begun for 

this haven settled amidst an industrial 

area, and created in just four days.


You won’t find a coffee machine at Sue Gidden’s café 

and restaurant tucked away in the countryside. Though 

it raised a few eyebrows and her family tried to talk her out 

of it, Sue knew what she wanted to create in her foodie 

Springston sanctuary: a place where people could sit and let 

their senses be charmed. And there was certainly no place 

for a rude machine spouting steam and disrupting that peace. 

“I do live by my own rules,” she laughs. But that is why 

her café, Memorys, works so well: because she doesn’t 

conform to what ‘ought’ to be in eateries. 

And yes, you can still get a cup of coffee, but Sue wants 

to make sure you only get the best. That means beautiful 

French press and drip coffee, created from what she 

considers to be the finest beans. She pays a bit extra to 

make sure it is so. Because for this creator and collector of 

memories, every person must depart with a little bit of that 

special magic she has created in her Springston sanctuary. 

Sue has always found beauty in what people no longer 

want; a “magpie”, she grins. 

And that is no more so than when she and her husband 

Chris stumbled upon an overgrown property in Springston 

12 years ago. 

“The poor land agent was ready to shoot the gap. But we 

promised we wouldn’t be long. We walked in through the 

Labour of love 

back entrance and there was an accumulation of debris. We 

did a wander and the brains started whirring. We looked at 

each other and said, ‘Bugger’.” 

The property had snared its way into their hearts. Fortyfive 

years earlier Sue had worked in hospitality and had 

wanted to open her own place. But with family and life, 

the timing just wasn’t right. But it looks like this property 

was winking at them, telling them that now was the time. 

Though they gave it a good nudge to convince themselves 

otherwise. 

“I suppose most people would say, ‘Walk away, don’t be 

stupid.’ We went back four times to convince ourselves not 

to take the step, but each time we felt more enthusiastic,” 

she says. 

She chuckles when she remembers the reactions of their 

three daughters as they looked at the property. 

“They stood with their mouths open,” she says. 

It took seven and a half years for Sue and Chris to clear, 

gut and renovate the property. Sue at the time was working 

as a homestay coordinator at Lincoln High School, while 

Chris was an engineer. 

The property was a plant nursery and had a house and 

three concrete block structures, two of which Sue suspects 

were potting sheds. The third had a small kitchenette, toilet 

ABOVE: Sue Gidden’s Springston café, Memorys, was created over 12 years. OPPOSITE CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Thoughtful mementos 

add to the traditional style of the restaurant; The Boardroom’s private dining caters for 6–12 people; The Gallery Room is rich with 

wooden interiors; There are all sorts of thoughtful details; Sue cooks “food from the heart to feed the soul”.

Style | Feature 25


and bathroom; likely, former staff amenities. And so 

once the paperwork had been signed, Sue and Chris 

got on with the job of creating the café and restaurant 

they had so often dreamed about. 

The staff amenities building was to be the restaurant: 

stripped back to its bones, insulated, plastered and 

completed with textured paint on the walls. The ceiling 

was lined with recycled rimu. 

Walking into it is like walking into the handsome 

pages of a leather-bound storybook. Beautiful wooden 

interiors, with thoughtful little trinkets, weave together. 

“I didn’t want any commercial-type furniture in there. 

After the [Canterbury] earthquakes [September 2010, 

February 2011] people who had lost their homes were 

going into new ones and decided they didn’t want their 

old furniture, so I just gave it a new home,” she says. 

Some she managed to save just as a bulldozer was 

about to flatten them. Because for her, it is a terrible 

thing to see good furniture come to a sad demise. 

Walk through the restaurant and into the courtyard 

and gardens and it is difficult to think it was once a 

potholed, overgrown jungle. You’ll walk on the 15,000 

recycled bricks laid by Sue and Chris, while in Sue’s 

“pop it in” garden (called so because of her approach 

to gardening) you’ll find memories of the couples’ 

walks and weekend trips – like the daisies grown from 

a cutting taken during a walk in Diamond Harbour. 

In spring, the courtyard will be dusted with blossoms, 

while in autumn it’s a haven for a golden mix of leaves. 

Across the courtyard, the two potting sheds have 

been transformed into elegant rooms, where intimate 

dinners of 6–12 people can be held. 

The Gallery Room is Chris’s wish of a tin shed come 

to life, with recycled corrugated iron as the cladding 

while it’s lined with recycled rimu. Charming leather 

couches, animal skin rugs and memorabilia create an 

almost hunting lodge feel. 

“You can go in there, take your coffee and just sit. 

Like yesterday, I just opened the doors and the sun 

streamed in. People who go in there are inclined to sit 

there all day and don’t want to leave,” Sue chuckles. 

It has an old coal range, butter churn and a rather 

interesting looking “slasher” in the rafters: a gorse 

cutter. 

“My father-in-law as a teenager used to cut back 

10 miles of gorse hedge around Tai Tapu with that,” 

Sue says. 

The second potting shed is now the Boardroom and 

also lined with recycled rimu. It has a charming fireplace, 

the sort you seldom see these days, and a dining table, 

etched with the memories of family and friends laughing 

and chatting while feasting on Sue’s fare. 

It is not a “bums on seats place” where your table is 

keenly eyed-up by the wait staff. Sue won’t be having any 

of that. And she’ll cook for you with the same passion 

and love she cooks for her own family and friends. 

Though the menu changes fortnightly, you could feast 

on such things as a yoga bowl, with warmed dahl on 

a bed of spinach, roasted vegetables, mango chutney, 

yoghurt and chapati pieces. Or perhaps you might try 

an Italian pasta filled with pumpkin, served with a brown 

butter Portobello sauce, pesto, pancetta and pecorino 

cheese. Or maybe baked brie with shaved truffle and 

truffle honey... or perhaps bruschetta with whipped goat’s 

cheese, preserved figs and m nuka smoked bacon is 

more your style? 

When first starting out, Sue admits she was nervous 

and thought she ought to follow trends. But she 

squared up her shoulders, reminded herself she doesn’t 

like conforming, and cooked “food from the heart to 

feed the soul”. 

Likewise, Sue refuses to be seduced by other 

wineries trying to woo her because she considers 

Burnham’s Straight 8 Estate to be just the ticket. 

“I wouldn’t change the wine for anything. They are 

a small boutique winery; we complement each other,” 

she says. 

And so if the city has been chasing at your feet, seek 

out the cottage-like, memory-laden haven hidden away 

down a long drive in Springston. Relax and chatter 

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28 Style | Art 

Still life in lockdown 

In the final part of this exhibition series, 

Ady Shannon speaks to Gill Hay about what emerged 

on her canvas during lockdown. 

Artist Gill Hay works from a studio in her home 

overlooking Lyttelton Harbour. Large wooden easels 

are poised to take in the views of the working port, the 

sea and the landscape beyond. Inevitably, her work spreads 

throughout her home. The spare bedroom acts as a drying 

room for wet canvases, and brushes soak in turps on the 

kitchen bench. Her tools of the trade – canvases, paint pots, 

oil tubes and brushes – contribute to a colourful interior 

along with a sizeable collection of art and sculpture. Pieces 

of her own hang alongside the work of other New Zealand 

artists, many from Banks Peninsula. As a founding member 

of the crew responsible for Sculpture on the Peninsula and 

the event organiser of the biennial event, Gill is an artist 

immersed in her passion. 

Lockdown provided a rare opportunity for the usually 

busy artist-in-residence to focus on her work, with few 

distractions. 

“It was a luxury to have uninterrupted time like that for 

me,” Gill says, almost apologetically. 

When the Prime Minister announced the Level 4 

alert status was imminent, while many converged on 

supermarkets to stockpile toilet paper, Gill headed to an art 

supply depot to source canvases. The run on those outlets 

was as frantic as the run on supermarkets. 

“I went in to The Drawing Room on the afternoon of 

the Monday Level 4 was announced and there was hardly 

anything left on the shelves. Usually I plan the canvas sizes I 

want to purchase in advance. That day I just decided to get 

a few blank canvases and see what happens.” 

She purchased six canvases in varying sizes and over the 

course of lockdown, spent a good part of each day working 

to fill the blank space. 

She admits, “Not everything was successful, but that is 

normal. It’s a case of working things out as you go.” 

There is the possibility of swiping a canvas with turps 

when the paint doesn’t produce the desired effect, but as 

Gill says, “There is some scope for reinventing a canvas but 

there is something about a new and fresh canvas that you 

only get once.” 

In response to the Covid-19-inspired situation, this body 

of work has been inspired by the work of the still life Dutch 

masters, creating compositions with the objects at hand. 

ABOVE: Artillery Shell Vase with Violets, oil on canvas, by Gill Hay.

Style | Art 29 

Painting Red Delicious on an easel in the Lyttelton studio. 

“During lockdown life was quite still, 

so I tied my work in with the lifestyle 

I was experiencing. Lockdown provided 

a unique chance to focus on something 

and not be distracted or disturbed by 

life or visitors. My dog was my constant 

companion during the time in isolation. 

She lay on the couch and watched 

me paint. I felt her scrutiny, but she 

doesn’t criticise.” 

“During lockdown life was quite still, so I tied 

my work in with the lifestyle I was experiencing. 

Lockdown provided a unique chance to focus on 

something and not be distracted or disturbed by 

life or visitors. My dog was my constant companion 

during the time in isolation. She lay on the couch and 

watched me paint. I felt her scrutiny, but she doesn’t 

criticise,” she says. 

Gill, a co-director of NZ Artbroker, was surprised 

by the level of interest in the artworks on their 

website during the lockdown period. 

“We had a record number of views and sold 

several works, including one to a buyer in Ireland and 

another to a buyer in Australia. Our sales have hardly 

been affected. In fact, they may be slightly up on this 

time last year.” 

She attributes the surge in sales to the impact of the 

lockdown and people having more time to spend on 

their computers. 

“People cancelling trips were probably wanting to 

buy something special to compensate. As an online 

business we were able to maintain the site and put 

up new works created as a response to the unique 

situation,” she says. 

Gill is optimistic the situation for New Zealand 

artists going forward will be positive. 

“Art is a luxury item and many people in that 

market have not been affected by the economic 

outfall. The government has put a lot of money into 

the arts. Once that is allocated, we will see some 

interesting work based on a time when people really 

had time to think. In New Zealand, many artists have 

work space and studios based in their homes and they 

were able to continue to work. In Europe and the UK 

space is limited, so they are not as fortunate.” 

The exhibition featuring work 

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30 Style | Promotion 

Style starts in the showroom 

Frobisher National Retail Manager Jessica Beavon gives us 

behind-the-scenes intel as to how showroom pieces come together. 

How do you select pieces for your 

showroom? 

This is certainly the most enjoyable 

part of my job. In this day and age 

we are spoilt for choice in just about 

everything from fashion to furniture. 

But there is a lot to take into 

consideration. For example, does this 

piece of furniture have a story? From 

where is it sourced? What inspired 

them to design this? Is it sustainable? 

Will our clients love it or hate it? Am 

I pushing the boundaries a little too 

much? I take all this and much more 

into consideration when selecting the 

perfect piece for our Christchurch and 

Auckland showrooms. 

What are your favourite items in the 

showroom right now? 

Because I hand-pick the items, it is 

particularly hard for me to have one 

favourite piece. For its functionality, 

design and comfort, I must say that 

I love the new Hulsta 414 sofa 

designed by Hoffmann-Kahleyss, 

made in Germany. The new sofa 

‘wraps around’ people sitting on it 

in a uniquely soft and wonderful 

way. Plus, the look matches its 

style: a sophisticated lounge sofa 

featuring upholstered units that can 

be combined in many different ways. 

For its unique style and individuality, 

I love the Casey Credenza chest by 

Maison 55. It is crafted from a steel 

cantilevered ‘L’ base in an oiled bronze 

finish. A dry, open-grain grey oak case 

surrounds the solid walnut drawer 

fronts, each featuring a handsome 

geometric diamond pattern. 

How does a showroom bring a 

different experience to a client than 

simply looking online? 

As consumers, we bounce between 

stores, desktops and mobile devices. 

The main difference here is the 

human interaction; the one-on-one 

conversation about a piece you are 

interested in. But most importantly, 

Image: Olivia Woodward Photography 

it enables the customer to be able 

to see and feel the materials. The 

showroom features products in room 

settings, which helps clients who find it 

difficult to visualise these pieces in-situ. 

We have the flexibility to change this 

around for our customers so they can 

see a piece in a different setting. 

For someone who is looking for 

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Frobisher Interiors pride themselves 

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Our exclusive range of products, from 

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Creating 

nooks 

Utilise space in open-plan 

living by creating cosy 

areas that won’t cramp your 

family’s style. 

Open-plan homes have become the 

people’s choice in recent decades; a 

development that has necessitated some 

creative thinking. Pockets of abundant space 

can end up being wasted. Put a stop to that 

with some cunning tactics that utilise every 

inch. With a clever use of colour, texture 

and furniture you can improve functionality 

and not clutter up your home. 

Take a seat 

Modular seating is ideal for allowing spaces in an 

open-plan living area to do double duty. An L-shaped 

sofa will define your main relaxation area and you 

could reconfigure additional modules with some easily 

moved chairs to form a separate conversation zone, 

with or without a coffee table on castor wheels that’s 

also a cinch to reposition. Matching ottomans and 

oversized cushions are great for children to move 

from A to B. 

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Black White. Photo: Melanie Jenkins 

The book nook 

How about turning that disused corner in your central 

seating area into a snug with a comfortable armchair 

you can quietly read in? Create zonal definition within 

a neutral colour scheme by painting the walls in a 

contemplative counterpart, such as perennial favourite 

Resene Quarter Duck Egg Blue, calm-and-misty green 

Resene Pale Leaf or dusty umber Resene Soothe. 

Cosy textiles such as linen cushions, or a woollen 

throw will further invite relaxation and you could 

extend this sentiment to your walls with a textured 

design from the Resene Wallpaper Collection to 

provide both colour and depth. 

Crafty storage 

Storage can be at a premium in open-plan homes. 

Remedy the issue in a generous master bedroom by 

installing a half-wall that can become a headboard 

on one side and cupboards on the other, painted in 

a hue that complements your décor. Running out 

of storage for children’s toys? Paint timber cubes or 

wooden boxes in playful pastels like Resene Tuft 

Bush, Resene Onahau and Resene Snowy Mint. If 

there’s a underutilised void under your stairs, you 

might wish to store them here and turn the space 

into a children’s craft station with a desk painted in a 

pale primrose like Resene Shalimar.

Business and pleasure 

A study nook neatly housed in your living area is a 

hack that lets you clock up extra hours while keeping 

up with the everyday play. A built-in desk will truly 

maximise the space or bargain hunt for a second-hand 

desk and chair to update with paint. Opt for a distinct 

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Wipe it with a clean dry cloth, then apply Resene 

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Separate your study zone from the rest of an 

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• A bank of freestanding open shelving in a chic 

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• A curtain you can draw around your nook when 

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An ethereal sheer or heavier weight to mitigate 

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• A screen you can fold away. A timber or rattan 

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Resene paint or timber stain in the same way 

you would a desk. 

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Top tips: 

• Colour code individual zones within an 

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from your home’s overall palette as a 

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• A change in flooring can be useful to 

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• You could also turn redundant space into an 

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Style | Interiors 35 

Image: Horgans 

Palette pleasers 

Interior designer Michelle Laming explores the relationship 

between colour and style.

36 Style | Interiors 

T 

he meshing together of – 

at times opposing – trends 

has seen a beautiful cohesion 

emerge in interior design. 

It is simple to recreate 

these looks, and you don’t 

need to go big each time. 

Often a thoughtful addition, 

such as a wishbone-backed 

chair with a linen throw, can 

conjure the vibe. Or, simply 

update the colour palette 

because, where once styles 

drove the colour, it is now 

colour that leads the way. 

Back to earth 

The urge to reconnect to our natural 

environment has influenced today’s colour 

palettes. 

• Calibrate – explore and embrace 

changes in a positive way. Tones 

include soft coral and rose, with silver 

and gold as an antidote. 

• Balance – achieved with colours of sky, 

sand, rose terracottas, smudgy neutrals 

and, of course, everlasting green. 

• Equilibrium – reflects what we see in 

our natural environment, particularly in 

the leafy green palette. 

• Light – inspired by the ocean, with 

vibrant and deep blues, and a whisper 

of fragility in the lighter shades. 

• Neutrals – celebrate that home is 

truly where the heart is. A warm and 

relaxed palette, from beige through 

to a beautiful soft range of browns 

with red undertones. Neutrals are 

rich, soothing and provide a sense of 

harmony within the home. 

• Structurals – lead the way with black, 

brown, dark grey and muddy/burnt 

caramels to encase all other colours.


Trending now 

These colour palettes come to life in the latest interior trends. 

Image: Horgans 

Japandi 

A trend that combines the elegant 

mix of Japanese minimalism and 

Scandinavian simplicity. Think clean 

lines with a subdued colour palette and 

touches of wabi-sabi (imperfection) that 

juxtapose the minimalist effect. Japandi 

is centred on the acceptance of 

transience and imperfection, sometimes 

described as perfectly imperfect. 

The minimalist look leaves space for 

organic materials to breathe within the 

discipline of these different styles. 

Recreate this look in your home with 

an organic linen throw on a wishbonebacked 

chair or a natural wooden 

hand-carved bowl on a Scandi marbletop 

coffee table. This is about pairing 

the beauty of craftsmanship with raw 

materials and simple natural elements. 

Transitional 

Imagine the seamless meshing of the 

traditional with the modern, through a 

marriage of youthful exuberance and 

time-honoured wisdom. 

A very popular trend at the 

moment, transitional furniture lines 

are simple yet sophisticated, featuring 

either straight lines or rounded profiles. 

Think of an old villa with white internal 

walls that are rich in architectural 

features, such as cornices, ceiling roses 

and Paris moulding. 

Introduce this style with modern 

pendants and a marble-top French 

sideboard, a straight-armed sofa with a 

white slipcover, and modern dark/jute 

rugs. Cushions and other accessories 

bring the old and the new together.

38 Style | Interiors 

Luxe 

Hark back to the sophistication and 

refinement of the early Hollywood 

era. Luxe interiors are sometimes 

more expensive because they can 

include investment pieces, such as 

furniture, art, mirrors or chandeliers. 

Metallic elements in gold, 

champagne or copper are a must, 

as are curves, perhaps from sofas 

or chairs. Over-sized pieces are to 

be expected. This style sees large 

art above a fireplace, big lamps and 

arched mirrors with gilt frames, 

velvets and sateens, and large 

feather-filled leopard-print cushions 

with the odd tassel. 

Introduce a good splash of colour 

on curved sofas, but keep the base in 

a coloured neutral (like Paris Grey).


Image: Xavier Furniture 

Yin and yang 

For the first time in interior styling, 

we have what is referred to as the 

‘mirror’ or ‘yin and yang’ style: white 

one side, black the other, but with 

the same design structure within both 

styles. Heavily tilted towards rattan 

and bamboo furniture or visible timber 

grains on side tables, headboards and 

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purely through colour. The Hamptons 

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Managing a building project 

can be stressful at the best of 

times, but managing a project in 

Christchurch whilst the owners 

lived in Australia, even more so. 

Although when Lana and Aaron, 

the owners of this modernist 

rebuild of a 1960’s retreat on 

Mt Pleasant reflect, they recall 

feeling as though the stressful 

part of their project was behind 

them the minute the building 

commenced. 

“DJ Hewitt Builders exceptional 

reputation for hill building was only 

complimented by their exceptional 

project management ability, easing 

our concern of being overseas. 

Assisting the development of plans 

with our designer, Urban Function 

Architecture and collectively making 

project decisions seemed far less 

stressful also. As was getting 

agreement between our insurance 

representatives and the quantity 

surveyors determining the cost of 

the project, ultimately key to the 

affordability of the rebuild project. 

Daryl was very persistent and 

eventually helped us secure an 

agreement that was acceptable 

to everyone,” says Lana. 

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First-time 

winner 

A sanctuary of light and 

warmth, this new build in 

St Albans saw owners Emma 

and Logan Robinson end their 

two-year search in peace. 


Photos DJ Hewitt

42 Style | Architecture 

It was the cedar panelling that got 

people talking. 

Emma Robinson laughs as she 

recalls the builders saying people were 

pulling up in their vehicles to ask about 

the colour of the cedar on the garage. 

And it’s easy to see why. The stunning 

tone of the cedar, especially when lit 

up with the subtle outdoor lighting, 

encompasses the key objective for this 

build – to provide warmth. 

Despite a two-year search, Emma 

and her husband Logan couldn’t find 

the right property that spoke to them. 

After a stint in the United Kingdom, 

where even older homes are doubleglazed 

and have central heating, they 

wanted a place where their family 

would be snug. Instead of adapting 

to what someone else had built, they 

decided to tailor-make their home. 

Feature wallpaper in the media room 

creates a textured look. 

TOP: Emma and Logan wanted wood floors, but with two children who love to play 

the scratch-proof laminate was a perfect compromise. ABOVE: The window seat 

with bookcase is a family-favourite place. 

Though they hadn’t built before, they didn’t 

let that deter them. Instead they brought 

in a team from DJ Hewitt who managed 

everything for them, from the due diligence 

on the land before the auction and relocation 

of the existing house to the landscape and 

interiors. 

“Daryl [Hewitt] came to visit us and 

everything snowballed from there,” says 

Emma. “He helped us find our architect and 

came to all our architect meetings as well, 

which is what we needed because we were a 

bit naïve.” 

Emma was apprehensive about her own 

design nous and initially veered towards 

simple colours. But soon she had eye-catching 

feature wallpaper in the media room and by 

the entrance. And that was due to not only a 

clever design friend, but the expertise of Tara 

Hewitt of DJ Hewitt. 

“She took me around all the bathroom, 

tile and appliance shops and pointed me 

in the right direction. She was so good at 

narrowing it down before I even got there,” 

Emma enthuses. “I’ve had friends that have 

built and they have said, ‘I’ve got a thousand 

choices of door handles,’ whereas it was so 

straightforward with Tara.” 

And the result is a beautiful cohesion 

from outside to in. The home is filled with 

a wondrous amount of light from the many 

windows. The sliding doors that lead to the 

deck open from both sides at an almost right 

angle, creating a seamless joining of living 

room, dining room and deck. 

What the family wanted was a warm home 

filled with light. They achieved that and so 

much more in their personalised paradise.

Style | Architecture 43 

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44 Style | Architecture 

LOCATION: St Albans, Christchurch 

BUILDERS AND PROJECT 

MANAGERS: DJ Hewitt 

ARCHITECT: O’Neil Architecture Ltd 

SECTION: 920sqm 

HOUSE: 290sqm 

PLANNING & BUILD TIME: Two years 

COMPLETED: November 2019 

LAYOUT: 

DOWNSTAIRS: Living room, dining 

room, kitchen, media room, bedroom 

with bathroom, office, laundry and 

cloakroom. 

UPSTAIRS: Three bedrooms, with 

a bathroom between the children’s 

bedrooms and an en suite in the 

master bedroom. 

MATERIALS: Laminate flooring by 

Nextdore; bathroom tiles from Brymac 

Tiles; living room colour is Resene 

Double White Pointer; joinery by Lyall 

Park Joinery and Sydenham Joinery; 

feature wallpaper from Nextdore. 

HEATING: Central heating through 

a hydraulic heat pump, with ducted 

heating upstairs. 

TOP: The cedar garage adds a beauty and warmth. MIDDLE: Beautiful wallpaper adds 

an elegance to the entrance hall. BOTTOM: Gunmetal was preferred over chrome.

Style | Architecture 45 

Owner’s feedback 

MAKE SURE: “If you really want something, 

don’t be afraid to speak up and voice it. If 

you have the right team, they will advise you 

on the pros and cons.” 

CHALLENGE: The budget. “We were lucky 

we had a builder who was meticulous in his 

quotes from the get-go.” 

FAVOURITE PLACE: The window seat with 

a bookshelf by it. “Sunny, warm and we find 

ourselves curled up reading books and the 

cat joins us.” 

CLEVER SOLUTION: “We wanted wooden 

floors in the kitchen but knew they would 

get ruined with two boys who love to play. 

Nextdore showed us a product that looks 

like wood and is water and scratch-proof. It 

has been incredible and people are surprised 

to learn it is a laminate.” 

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Outer space 

The brief was small, as was the area. Turning a backyard into 

a haven of entertainment means crafty thinking. 


Photos Goom Landscapes 

ABOVE: There was a lot to fit in a small space, but it was seamlessly done at this inner-city property.

50 Style | Landscaping 

LOCATION: Christchurch 

COMPLETED: November 2019 

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AND 

BUILDERS: Goom Landscapes 

SIZE: 8 x 7.5m 

PLAN & BUILD TIME: Two months 

BRIEF: Outdoor living; ‘wow factor’; 

something that doesn’t block out the 

light; low maintenance. 

ELEMENTS: Spa pool, bar, cooking 

area and structure for shelter. 

PLANTINGS: Ligularia reniformis; Fairy 

bamboo (Bambusa gracilis); Lomandra 

‘Lime Tuff’; Jasmine (Jasminum sp.); 

Camellia ’Fairy Blush’. 

MATERIALS: Silencio louvre system; 

barbecue black mosaic bench tiles 

from Nextdore; purple heart decking; 

Xtone Kala White bar and kitchen 

benches from Stone & Tile Wholesale.

Style | Landscaping 51 

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 

The finished backyard, with 

barbecue, spa pool and kitchen 

area nestled comfortably together; 

Planning and construction took 

about two months; In spite of the 

small space, there is plenty of room 

to move around; The property 

before the transformation. 

spa pool, barbecue, kitchen area 

A and a bar, all to fit into a rather snug 

inner-city backyard? 

Landscape architect Emma Johnston 

has been designing for more than 27 

years, including in the Cayman Islands 

and the United Kingdom, but even she 

sucks in her breath, with a bit of a laugh, 

when she recalls the project. 

“It was a challenge, for sure. It is a 

pretty tiny area and when he [the client] 

started reeling off what he wanted to fit 

in, that was my challenge,” she says. 

But the end result is seamless. Cook 

on the barbecue, while chatting to 

people enjoying a few brews at the bar, 

then clean up in the outdoor kitchen 

without breaking up the party. The bar 

table even has a gas burner in the middle 

for warmth. Not too shabby indeed. 

An intimate vibe is created from the 

thoughtful use of planting and louvre 

shutters; it is almost as though the busy 

city streets outside the walls don’t exist. 

Intricate planning was required for this 

project. Emma started by tackling the 

best place for the covered area. This was 

not as easy as it may seem because the 

structure could not block the flow of 

light into the home. 

“That’s why I left the middle bit open 

and pushed all the covered area to 

the outside. The sun still goes into the 

house,” she says. “If you had done it 

around the other way, it would have 

blocked the sun.” 

The shelter was created with a louvre 

system. When the sun shines, they are

52 Style | Landscaping 

open, and if the heavens decide to fall, a 

simple press on a remote closes them back 

to their rain-proof form. 

Somehow, the area retains an illusion of 

space. Though we marvel at the magicians 

that landscape artists must surely be, it 

comes down to using “every little bit of 

space” in a thoughtful way, says Emma. 

“All the posts of the overhead structure, I 

needed them to belong somewhere. That’s 

why they come into the bench wall so they 

are not taking up valuable space in the deck.” 

Cages are ready to capture the evergreen 

plantings as they grow to ensure they don’t 

encroach on the space. 

Emma prefers a design and build approach 

to her projects. 

“When you have the same company doing 

design and build, it helps deal with all the 

challenges when they arise. The designer is 

on-site the whole time and available for all 

decisions to be made. When that doesn’t 

happen it can be a bit disjointed.” 

But there is nothing disjointed about this 

space. It is the backyard for those who love 

to host and proves you don’t need a huge 

space to create an entertainment area. Just a 

very crafty landscape architect. 

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The barbecue area fits seamlessly with the rest of the 

outdoor dining area; The tiles on the barbecue are a standout feature; The plantings 

have cages to help stop encroachment into the area when they are fully grown; Goom 

Landscapes senior landscape architect Emma Johnston designed the space.

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS 

with Tim Goom 

Spring 

into Spring! 

It probably seems like the best place to be at the 

moment is hiding indoors in the warmth - especially 

when it might appear there isn’t much happening in 

the garden. If you’re wanting your garden to flourish, 

take action now to ensure when growth erupts it’s 

ready to handle it! 

Pruning 

Roses should have been pruned by now- if not, don’t dally- sharpen 

secateurs and get cracking! If you’ve procrastinated because you’re 

worried you’ll get it wrong, just get stuck in. Roses are more robust 

than you might think. Any dead or diseased stems need the chop! 

Winter has plenty of pests and disease hiding amongst the leaf litter 

so after pruning, give the canes and surrounding soil a good spray of 

copper followed up two weeks later with spraying oil. Your herbaceous 

perennials will have died back above ground so ensure you cut these 

back to provide the best chance for spring growth. Under the ground, 

the roots are alive and well and ready for action. 

Mulching/Composting 

To ensure your plants are primed, make sure your composting and 

mulching is up to speed. August is a great time to get your first dose 

of slow release fertiliser on the ground and applying light mulch at the 

base of your plants will add a layer of protection to keep moisture in 

and frost out. 

Tools & Safety 

Your gardening tools are probably tucked away out of sight in the 

garden shed. What better time to check them out, undertake any 

repairs and ensure any blades are sharpened. Obviously one of the 

most vital pieces of equipment during spring and summer is your 

lawn mower. Having this serviced now will ensure it is primed for the 

coming lawn growth explosion. 

by Goom 

Safety first! It’s that time of the year when moss can get away on younot 

just unsightly but also hazardous. A quick spray of Wet & Forget 

will help keep things at bay and ensure visitors can make it to your front 

door without running the gauntlet of a slippery path. Moss might be 

attractive on a forest floor but not creeping over your paths! 

Deck cleaning/Oiling 

In the throes of winter, relaxing outdoors on your deck probably seems 

a way off- but preparing your deck for the warmer weather can start 

now. Regularly removing debris and dirt is vital to keep your deck 

looking great- even when not in use. For oiling, hold fire until Spring 

when the weather is slightly warmer to maximise absorption. 

Maintenance Service 

Goom Landscapes is well known throughout Canterbury for its 

Iconic Landscape design and quality construction- but we also have a 

dedicated team available to keep your garden looking fantastic yearround. 

Our team of gardening and maintenance experts are on hand to 

breathe life back into tired hardscaping, overhaul your greenery or have 

a good clear out before summer entertaining season. 

Recently, Goom Landscapes welcomed Pete Pithcaithly 

on board as Manager of our maintenance team. You 

might recognise Pete from Colombus & Ware, where 

I first met him hiring a suit for my first formal! Over the 

years since, I learned he is a passionate gardener and 

has an outstanding wealth of knowledge about all things 

garden related. If you want advice on how to get the best out of the 

garden you have, Pete can assist. 

To talk to the experts in Landscape design, construction and 

maintenance, call Goom Landscapes today. 

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Style | Home 55 

Breathe easy 

The indoor plant fad is back with gusto. 

And in today’s modern environment, air-purifying 

plants need to stick around. 

Words Sue Witteman

56 Style | Home 

M 

any fads come and go in the world of what’s fashionable, 

and while some should never come back into our lives 

– leg warmers, tight perms, yellow conifers – others should 

always be in fashion. Into this category I place indoor plants 

and, in particular, air-purifying plants.

Style | Home 57 

The why 

We live and work in houses and offices that are 

constantly giving off chemicals, many of which are 

really not good for us. And this is where we introduce 

our cape-wearing heroes, the indoor plants, for they 

can do something that borders on the miraculous 

– transform those chemicals from nasty to harmless. 

Worse still are hermetically sealed buildings, both 

offices and homes, in which there is a lack of fresh air 

blowing through. The air in the building can be more 

polluted than the air outside. 

Our heroes 

Different plants absorb differing amounts of toxins, 

and different plants deal with different toxins, so the 

clever thing is to have a variety of plants to cover all 

the toxic bases. Each person has a personal breathing 

space of about 0.2 cubic metres and most people 

occupy this space for long periods of time – when at 

the computer, watching TV, sleeping – and by adding 

a plant to this breathing zone you are not only 

getting something pleasing to look at, you are getting 

a biological system that will filter the nasties out of 

your air – with very little input from you. 

How many should I get? 

To work out how many plants to use, aim for one 

15cm plant for every 10sqm of home or office, or 

15 to 18 plants for an area of 170sqm (which is the 

average size of a Kiwi home).


What plants to use 

The answer is basically all plants, though there are some that will be more effective than others. 

Also, the size of the plant will dictate its ability to do the job – bigger is better. The following is a selection of those 

effective, readily available plants to begin your clean-air family: 

• Peace lily 

• Mother-in-law’s tongue – Sansevieria 

• Flamingo flower – Anthurium 

• Ivy – Hedera helix (surprisingly, this scores high in its 

ability to remove toxins) 

• Weeping fig – Ficus benjamina 

• Rubber plant – Ficus robusta 

• Dracaena sp. 

• Boston fern – Nephrolepis exaltata 

• Aloe vera 

• Bamboo or reed palm – Chamaedorea seifrizii 

• Dwarf date palm – Phoenix roebelenii 

• Chinese evergreen – Aglaonema modestum 

• Heartleaf philodendron – Philodendron scandens 

• Spider plant – Chlorophytum comosum 

• Broadleaf lady palm – Rhapis excelsa 

• Devil’s ivy – Epipremnum aureum 

• Kentia palm – Howea forsteriana 

• Chrysanthemums – though last on this list, they 

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Face to face 

After a busy first year in business, Lovoir Beauty’s Teresa Sime says 

it is just the beginning for the salon. 

What are some of your achievements from the 

past year? 

I built this salon from scratch within a year, working 

countless hours to get it exactly the way I wanted it to 

be. Hearing the positive feedback from our clients and 

staff is definitely good motivation to keep going! 

I think it is really important also to look after your staff 

by nurturing them as the beautiful people they are. I find 

that the industry can sometimes forget this, so I have 

taken measures to ensure our staff are very well looked 

after. This simple approach has manifested its way along 

the chain to dramatically elevate the experience our 

wonderful clients have. 

What is the key to maintaining good relationships 

with your customers? 

The spa experience should not end when clients leave. 

They trust us with a purpose and that is results. Whether 

it is skin-related or pure relaxation, we use every tool in 

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clients with a high-end spa experience in each visit, but 

we also give them many opportunities for feedback so 

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clients to know that they’re valued. Personal attention is 

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What are you looking forward to next? 

Being able to fine-tune our treatments and client 

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Having access to technology gives us so many options for 

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How has skincare developed during your time in 

the industry? 

I have been in the beauty industry for 13 years now and 

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70 Style | Beauty 

Tried and tested 

The Style team trial the latest in beauty products. 

MARKETING 

MANAGER AND 

SNACK-LOVER 

ZOE 

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Ahhh Shower Steamer – 

Lavender Relax 

“This was a very relaxing scent with a 

nice strong lavender aroma. I would 

recommend using this in the evening 

as part of a pamper routine before 

a beauty sleep! I wished it lasted 

longer as mine dissolved relatively 

quickly once placed directly under 

the stream of water. Next time, I’ll 

pop it in the corner of my shower to 

extend its use.” 

Retails at $4.99 

Te Wai Hydrating Fine-mist 

Facial Spray 

“With facial mists designed to refresh and 

rejuvenate the skin, as well as help extend 

your makeup, it’s great to turn to something 

natural – and oh so Kiwi. Te Wai (the water) 

is an infusion of kawakawa, m nuka, k whai, 

mamaku and p hutukawa in artesian water. 

With all these native plants known for healing, 

soothing and moisturising properties, a spritz 

now and again is like taking a vitamin for 

your skin. An ‘added-extra’ sort of product, 

it would be nice to have in the travel kit 

or gym bag.” 

Retails at $55 

EDITOR AND 

BANANAGRAMS 

ENTHUSIAST 

KATE PREECE 

“‘IF YOU’RE GONNA BE TWO-FACED AT LEAST MAKE 

ONE OF THEM PRETTY” – MARILYN MONROE

Style | Beauty 71 

DESIGNER 

AND BUSY 

MUM-OF-TWO 

EMMA 

ROGERS 

Manicare Glam Xpress Lashes 

“I’m going to be honest. I love a 

bit of fake; there’s nothing wrong 

with some enhancement here 

and there, and that’s what the 

Glam Xpress Ella-Rose Natural 

lashes did. As a first-time fake lash 

applier, I found these very easy 

to apply. I wore them for a day 

without any hiccups and I had a 

few people comment. Bonus! 

Did someone say party? A 40th 

birthday party and we have a 

babysitter; music to my ears! 

Time for the Glam Xpress Mia- 

Louise Intense lashes. Easy to 

apply, even with two little rug 

rats at my feet. They definitely 

were made to party. Longer, 

fuller but still felt natural without 

looking over the top. There is 

a bit of blending to be done 

with the eyeshadow due to the 

adhesive glue, but they were light 

so I could blink away without 

feeling like something was heavy 

and pushing on my own lashes. 

I had many compliments on 

how brilliant they looked. Highly 

recommend both sets and, even 

better, they are reusable. What 

more could a girl want?” 

Both retail at $39.99 

Linden Leaves 

Regenerating Elixir 

“This serum was lightweight, easily 

absorbed and made my skin feel supersoft. 

It instantly lifted and tightened my 

skin. It has a moderate rose scent that 

lingers for a long time, so you may wish 

to keep that in mind if you prefer your 

face to be fragrance-free. I used it by 

itself in place of my regular moisturiser, 

which worked well for my normal-oily 

skin type – but for those of you with 

dry skin, you may wish to mix it in with 

your moisturiser. It was very gentle 

and didn’t sting or burn.” 

Retails at $59.99 

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SNACK-LOVER 

ZOE 

WILLIAMS

72 Style | Beauty 

5 tips for that 

winter glow 

Nourish, protect and adjust to warmer colour tones. 

Words Emma Peters 

1. Proper cleansing 

Daily cleansing and regular exfoliating encourage 

the turnover of new skin cells. This will remove 

excess dead skin cells from the surface, allowing 

for better absorption of your skincare products. 

2. Skin prep 

In the winter months, the skin has a tendency 

to be lacklustre and drier than usual. To counter 

this, step up your ‘skin food’. Choose a rich 

moisturiser that will add extra hydration to the 

skin. A great bonus step is to seal moisture 

in with a serum or primer that will prep 

the skin for flawless foundation application. 

Aleph Serum/Primer contains nourishing 

and regenerating ingredients to offer extra 

protection to the skin barrier, while enhancing 

its appearance over time. 

3. Choose cream-based products 

Selecting a cream-based concealer, foundation 

and cheek colour is a must for winter skin. Not 

only will this look and feel better on dry skin, it 

will continue to nourish the skin throughout the 

day, adding an extra layer of protection against 

the elements. 

4. Blush those cheeks 

Year round, blush is important. It’s even more 

so in the winter months when the skin is at its 

palest. Once you even out your skin tone with 

foundation, it’s crucial to add some colour back 

in the right areas with a little cheek tint. This 

often seems counter-intuitive to those with 

high colour in their cheeks, but it will mean the 

difference between a pallid complexion and a 

healthy glow. 

5. Select warm rich tones 

Winter is a great excuse to choose shades that 

you might shy away from otherwise. Warm, rich 

tones, such as plum, terracotta and burgundy on 

the cheeks, lips and eyes, are a great way to give 

winter skin a boost and lend a bit of comforting 

creativity to your look.

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Style | Travel 75 

Delve into Plan D 

It’s been called “a pretty good Plan D” since international travel is 

off the cards. So, let’s delve into the D-Lights of Dunedin. 

ABOVE: Allans Beach View. Photo: DunedinNZ

76 Style | Travel 

Doctors Point 

Head north from Dunedin for 25km and at low tide 

you can wander along the beach and black stone 

caves to little Canoe Beach and the small Mapoutahi 

headland, once a fortified Maori p . There is a sandy 

track and staircase across the headland’s neck to reach 

the longer Purakaunui Beach. Or retrace your steps to 

Doctors Point, stopping for a coffee at Waitati, or head 

up to the Orokonui Ecosanctuary to see some local 

wildlife. 

Discovery World 

Otago Museum’s Discovery World is now known as 

the T hura Otago Community Trust Science Centre 

and has 45 hands-on science interactive displays, 

including the three-tier Tropical Forest. Then there is 

the digitally interactive Beautiful Science gallery and the 

Perpetual Guardian Planetarium to wow visitors. 

Dunking 

Moana Pool is open for swimming, and its leisure, dive 

and spa pools are also open, as are its hydroslides. If 

you are into surfing, Dunedin has a wealth of beaches 

known for producing good waves, from St Clair and St 

Kilda to Aramoana and Allans Beach. 

Doctors Point 

Betty the Bedford van 

Dessert 

Small-batch ice cream handmade in Dunedin is served 

from Betty the Bedford van, which is regularly parked on 

the Esplanade at St Clair. Unique flavours include doublefold 

vanilla and doughnut berry ripple. Or, if you prefer 

something a little sweeter, Nova Cafe’s world famous in 

Dunedin injectable brioche doughnuts are available in salted 

caramel, chocolate hazelnut, bavarian apple, and white 

chocolate, pistachio and rosewater flavours. 

Dresses 

Now is the time to update our wardrobes with some 

cosy winter pieces, from designer boutiques like Plume or 

Belle Bird to main street chains. Plus there are plenty of 

options to find fine merino to go under summer dresses 

or chunky cardigans to go over them, or wool dresses and 

jumpers for those frosty winter days. 

Dungeon 

Dunedin Prison is a rare example of a purpose-built 

courtyard prison. Designed by John Campbell and built 

in 1896, the Heritage NZ Category 1 listed building was 

operational until 2017 and is now looked after by the 

Dunedin Prison Trust. Tours will restart in November. It is 

just one of Dunedin’s historical buildings to have a look at 

in the central city, including the well-photographed Dunedin 

Railway Station and the First Church. 

Dunedin Prison


Dune 

Dunedin has some spectacular beaches if you 

have a few hours to kill and are reasonably fit, 

especially Sandfly Bay on Otago Peninsula, which 

has awesome dunes to climb – or you can take 

in the spectacular views from the top viewing 

platform. More easily accessible are Boulder Beach 

and Victory Beach further down the peninsula. At 

all these beaches, you have a chance of seeing sea 

lions, seals or penguins. 

Aramoana 

Drive 

There are plenty of options for going for a nice 

Sunday drive from Dunedin, but you can also find 

several good drives within the city. A nice afternoon 

out is a trip to Aramoana for a walk along the pier, 

stopping for lunch at Careys Bay Historic Hotel on 

the way there and maybe a coffee on the way back 

at Port Chalmers, along with a browse of the shops. 

In the other direction, head to Brighton for a walk 

along the beach and a coffee. 

Dowling Street 

Home to some of the city’s most popular street 

art and art galleries, including Milford Galleries, the 

Blue Oyster Art Project Space, the Artist’s Room 

and the Brett McDowell Gallery. All feature work 

by New Zealand artists, from the emerging and 

experimental artists at Blue Oyster to the more 

established at Milford Galleries. Within a couple 

of blocks are the Dunedin Public Art Gallery, the 

Gallery De Novo and the RDS Gallery, which 

have just opened their first exhibitions post-Covid 

lockdown. 

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78 Style | Travel 

Dine 

After lockdown rained on their 

opening day parade, Dunedin’s 

most influential hospitality couple, 

chef Hannes Bareiter and Melanie 

Hartmann, have finally opened their 

new offering, T t (24 The Esplanade). 

ABOVE: Woof! Photo: Facebook 

RIGHT: T t . Photo: Facebook 

For a late-night tipple coupled with 

eclectic ambience, check out Woof! 

(368 Moray Place). Scottish author 

and cocktail writer Damian Barr lent 

his experience to the cocktail menu, 

while musician Stef Animal heads up 

the kitchen team. 

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With retro fittings and the team from Dunedin’s iconic 

Perc eateries behind it, The Swan Café and Bar (23 

Bath Street) is a must visit for those fond of a brew 

with some toe-tappers. 

With a rumoured ‘cult-like following’, add Beam Me 

Up Bagels (9 North Road, North East Valley; 102 

Great King Street) to your Google Maps. Because who 

doesn’t love a good bagel? It is arguably the hair of the 

dog of the food world. 

Vegans rejoice! Try The Vegan and Vegetarian Vault 

(4 Wharf Street), a one-stop-shop of sorts, with all 

kinds of goodies. And, of course, you’ll need a solid 

burger, so check out Burger Plant (654 Great King St), 

a fully plant-based fast food restaurant with delights 

such as the Mexi Burger and the Big Boi. 

The Swan Cafe and Bar. Photo: Facebook 

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80 Style | Watch 

Views and hits 

Our guilty and not-so-guilty pleasures on the home screens. 

What we’re watching 

Umbrella Academy 

season two – July 31 

Good Girls 

season three – July 26 

Dragons: Rescue Riders: Secrets of 

the Songwing – July 24 

Kiwi flavour 

Go Girls 

(TVNZ) 

Light-hearted Rachel Lang comedy 

based on the lives of a bunch of 

25-year-olds going through their 

quarter-life crises… with plenty of 

bumps along the way. 

The Bad Seed 

(TVNZ) 

The loyalty of two brothers is truly 

tested in this twisted tale of murder, 

deception and down and out lies. 

David Lomas Investigates 

(ThreeNow) 

We challenge you not to get 

emotional as the stories of broken 

Kiwi ties cumulate with incredible 

family connections, all 

over the world. 

RODNEY IS 

WATCHING 

Dead to Me 

After losing her husband in a late night hit-and-run, grieving 

and angry mother-of-two Jen (Christina Applegate) joins 

a grief support group in an effort to cope with her loss. It 

is here that she meets the lovely, free-spirited Judy (Linda 

Cardellini), complete with her own baggage, and the two 

quickly strike up a friendship. 

But Judy is keeping a devastating secret that would most 

certainly put an end to their friendship if the truth should 

ever emerge. 

Made up of equal parts drama, comedy and suspense, 

Netflix’s Dead to Me adds new twists and revelations to 

almost every episode of its two excellent seasons. 

The brilliant performances from the two leads coupled 

with the ever-twisting story make this a treat worth digesting.

Style | Watch 81 

EDITOR KATE 

RECOMMENDS 

The Foreigner 

Ngoc Minh Quan (Jackie Chan) takes on the IRA, 

leaving Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister 

Liam Hennessy (Pierce Brosnan) out of his depth 

and looking like half the man he used to be. 

Hennessy, a former IRA leader himself, is 

covertly working with the British to expose the 

rogue group detonating bombs around London 

and wipe his own slate clean. 

Quan, having experienced significant loss, is 

after revenge. 

Based on the novel The Chinaman (Stephen 

Leather, 1992) and directed by New Zealandborn 

Martin Campbell (GoldenEye, Casino Royale, 

Green Lantern), this is a proper action flick that 

will keep your attention for more than just its 

impressive cast. Who will you back in this battle 

to settle old debts? How many men will it take 

to stop Jackie Chan? And why are Irish actors so 

good at playing bad guys? 

Guilty pleasures 

Family Karma (ThreeNow) 

Jane the Virgin (Netflix) 

Blown Away (Netflix) 

Your Home Made Perfect (TVNZ) 

Styling Hollywood (Netflix) 

Playing for Keeps (TVNZ) 

Below Deck Mediterranean (ThreeNow) 

Crime/thrillers 

Jack Irish (Netflix) 

Line of Duty (Netflix) 

The Nest (TVNZ) 

Janet King (Netflix) 

EDITOR KATE 

WATCHED 

Stateless 

Inspired by true events, this limited Netflix series is based on four 

main characters, whose lives collide in an immigration detention 

centre in the desert-like setting of Port Augusta, South Australia. 

There’s the flight attendant buckling under life’s pressures, the 

Afghanistan refugee fighting for a better future for his family, the 

security guard wrestling with his own morality and the bureaucrat 

battling for control in an emotionally charged environment. 

Produced and co-created by Cate Blanchett (who also plays 

an unsettling cult leader), the casting is great, as is the character 

development. You’ll find yourself at the end of the six episodes of 

Stateless with ground rush.

82 Style | Read 

The book nook 

A place to discover what deserves a spot in your TBR pile. 

NEW 

RELEASES 

Olive 

Emma Gannon 

(Harper Collins, $32.99) 

Anxious People 

Fredrik Backman 

(Penguin Random House, $37) 

A bank robber on the run locks himself in 

with an overenthusiastic estate agent, two 

bitter IKEA-addicts, a pregnant woman, a 

suicidal multi-millionaire and a rabbit. 

But when the police storm the apartment 

it is... empty. 

Olive knows her own mind. But life comes with expectations; 

choices to be made and stereotypes to fulfil. So, when her best 

friends’ lives branch away towards marriage and motherhood, 

leaving the path they’ve always followed together, she starts to 

question her choices – because life according to Olive looks a 

little bit different. 

The Tally Stick (NZ) 

Carl Nixon 


After being in the country for only five days, the Chamberlain 

family vanished in 1978. In 2010, the remains of the eldest 

Chamberlain child are found in a remote part of the West 

Coast, showing he lived for four years after the family 

disappeared. Found alongside him are his father’s watch and a 

mysterious tally stick... 

The Jacaranda 

House 

Deborah Challinor 

(Harper Collins, $36.99) 

Exotic dancer Polly Manaia lives in Sydney’s 

notorious Kings Cross. She’s desperate 

to bring her young daughter, Gina, to live 

with her, but beneath her brash confidence 

lie dark secrets that threaten to drag 

her under. Rhoda and Star, transgender 

performers and Polly’s flatmates, bring 

stability to Polly and Gina’s lives. Yet this 

unlikely little family will find themselves 

threatened. 

7 Ways: Easy Ideas for Every 

Day of the Week 

Jamie Oliver 


Jamie’s done his homework and looked at the top items we 

buy each week on autopilot, like chicken breasts, salmon 

fillets, mince, eggs, potatoes and broccoli. Rather than trying to 

change what we buy, Jamie wants to give everyone brand new 

inspiration for their favourite ingredients.

Style | Read 83 

OUR PICK 

KIDS’ CORNER 

Ephemera (NZ) 

Tina Shaw 

(Bateman Books, $29.99) 

What inkling did Tina Shaw have that the New Zealand 

she so deftly creates in Ephemera would be so relatable 

amid the global Covid-19 pandemic? 

After a worldwide crisis, life has come to a 

standstill. Airports closed. No electricity, broadband 

or, horrifyingly, coffee. Supermarkets, hospitals and 

medicine are all a thing of the distant past. 

And what protagonist Ruth desperately needs is 

medicine for her sister, who is dying from tuberculosis. 

There are whispers of an arsenal of drugs at Huka 

Lodge, so the former ephemera librarian, somewhat 

foolhardily, travels up the Waikato River via a DIY 

steamboat with two men. Ruth, who thinks she has led 

a sheltered life, soon learns that not even New Zealand 

society is immune to the unpalatable parts of basic 

survival instincts. 

An absolute marvel of a book. Humour is inserted at 

just the right time to catch your breath, but be warned; 

within the first few sentences, you are sucked into a 

world where to survive the choices you make may 

mean you no longer recognise yourself. 

– Shelley Robinson 

Nicola Berry Series 

Liane Moriarty 

(Penguin Random House, $15 each) 

In book one, Nicola Berry and the Petrifying Problem with 

Princess Petronella, Nicola is surprised to see a stranger 

arrive in her geography class. The stranger’s name is 

Georgio and he has come to Earth from his planet, 

Globagaskar. He makes the whole class (except Mrs 

‘Zucchini’, their teacher) take an odd test to see who 

will be the so-called Earthling Ambassador. 

My favourite character is Shimlara, Georgio’s 

daughter, because, like all Globagaskarians, she can read 

minds. According to Georgio, Globagaskar is 2000 years 

more technologically advanced than Earth. 

I enjoyed this book because it has enough suspense 

to keep you reading. If you enjoy adventure, this series 

is for you! I devoured all three within a few days. 

– Ava Preece (age 9) 

Note: Liane Moriarty’s adult titles include Big Little Lies, 

now a TV series. 

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84 Style | Wellbeing 

It is a disease that cannot be seen, but 

many women suffer from it, often feeling 

like they are alone. Oxford Women’s 

Health gynaecologist Simon Jones 

explains the facts behind endometriosis 

and what treatment can look like. 

Endometriosis is an inflammatory disease that affects 

up to one in 10 New Zealand women. Because it has 

many symptoms, diagnosing the condition can be difficult, 

and often women don’t realise that issues such as period 

pain, bowel problems, pain during sex, and tiredness can 

be an indication that they have the disease. 

If women have period pain, that lasts more than one 

or two days, and prevents them from attending work or 

school, they should definitely talk to their GP or contact 

us at Oxford Women’s Health. It is important not to leave 

symptoms too long before seeking advice, as it is much 

easier to manage the disease when it is in its early stages. 

At Oxford Women’s Health, we see many women 

every year with endometriosis and offer a range of 

options for alleviating symptoms and treating the disease. 

This includes everything from lifestyle coaching and 

nutritional advice to surgery. 

Specialist care 

and treatment for 

every stage of a 

woman’s life.

Style | Wellbeing 85 

Oxford Women’s Health specialist Simon Jones 

answers 5 common questions on endometriosis. 

I get painful periods. Does this mean I have endometriosis? 

Not necessarily. It is normal for some girls to experience painful or erratic 

periods in their first few years of menstruation. However, if the pain lasts 

more than one or two days and is preventing you from doing the things 

you enjoy in life, you should talk to your GP or book an appointment with 

a gynaecologist. 

Is there a “cure” for endometriosis? 

There is no guaranteed cure for endometriosis but once diagnosed it can 

be managed by using a variety of treatment options. At Oxford Women’s 

Health, we perform laparoscopic operations to both diagnose and remove 

endometriosis. We also use offer hormonal medications (like the pill), 

physiotherapy, coaching, and lifestyle advice to help minimise the impact 

of the disease. 

What is the easiest way of explaining endometriosis to people? 

Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue that normally lines the uterus 

– the endometrium – grows outside the uterus. It usually affects fallopian 

tubes, ovaries and tissue lining the pelvis. Surrounding tissue can also 

become irritated. The disease causes pain, which can be severe when you 

are having a period. Thankfully, effective treatments are available. 

I feel quite alone because people struggle to understand the 

pain I am in. Is this normal? What can I do? 

This is normal but you are definitely not alone in living with endometriosis. 

Oxford Women’s Health is lucky to have Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain 

Coach and Consultant, Deborah Bush, as part of the team. She is available 

to provide coaching and lifestyle advice to our patients. The Endometriosis 

NZ website https://nzendo.org.nz/ also offers ways to access support. 

Taking time off work because of endometriosis is not always 

easy, or understood by management. Are there ways to lessen 

the impact on our daily lives? 

It is a good idea to speak to your manager about your condition and 

the support you may need. You can then find solutions that work for 

both of you. There are a number of lifestyle changes that women with 

endometriosis find useful. For example, regular exercise and avoiding 

certain foods are often beneficial. Physiotherapy can also be helpful. 

At Oxford Women’s Health, we want you to leave every 

appointment feeling better than when you arrived. 

We understand it can be difficult living with health problems but 

sometimes finding sympathetic expert help can feel even harder. 

Our staff are friendly, respectful and professional, so you can feel 

comfortable while receiving the very best advice and treatment. 

We have 15 health professionals who are highly-respected leaders 

in their fields of gynaecology, obstetrics, oncoplastic breast and 

general surgery, physiotherapy, nutrition and endocrinology. 

Women of all ages come to us for advice and treatment, including 

those with endometriosis, menstrual problems, pelvic pain, 

prolapse, incontinence, fibroids, menopause and hormone issues. 

Call us today on 03 379 0555. 

Level 1, Forté Health, 

132 Peterborough Street, Christchurch 

oxfordwomenshealth.co.nz


Cocoon comfort 

Fire up your wellbeing in dreary winter months. 

Words Deanna Copland 

Wellbeing (n.) 

A state characterised by health, 

happiness and prosperity, 

according to the dictionary. 

In other words, wellbeing is 

that desirable condition where 

we thrive (prosperity) both 

physically (health) and mentally 

(happiness). 

And yes, that can even 

be found on those grey old 

winter days; after all, home 

is where the heart is. There 

is something quite warming 

about the memories created 

in the cooler months: a 

fire crackling away, candles 

flickering, slippers, stacks of 

good books and the aromas 

of slow-cooked hearty meals. 

You can make a big impact on 

your health by making a few 

changes to your lifestyle in 

your winter home to keep it a 

sanctuary for your wellbeing. 

Restorative rest, not binge-watching 

Bunker down and get into bed earlier to read. As 

appealing as it is to binge-watch crime series, this 

is not the most restorative way to unwind after 

a day at work so try to set a bedtime that allows 

seven to eight hours of overnight repair. Being 

well-rested helps with stress adaption, tolerance of 

others, pain sensitivity and blood sugar regulation, 

so this is a great time to recharge. 

Smell = digestion 

Digestion starts through the olfactory system 

(smell), so a slow cooker is a wonderful 

investment. You can make an array of things 

in them, from vegetarian curries to self-saucing 

puddings. The Beef Rendang Curry (page 88), 

for example, uses cheaper cuts of meat to 

provide a good source of collagen for skin, 

hair and joint health. Make a double batch and 

freeze one to enjoy another time.

Style | Wellbeing 87 

Air it out 

Hippocrates, the father of medicine, stated centuries ago that 

“What you eat, your lifestyle and the place in which you live affects 

your health.” Health issues from asthma, allergies, attention deficit 

hyperactivity disorder and eczema to hormonal imbalances, infertility 

and chronic fatigue syndrome may be caused or exacerbated by 

environmental exposure. Spending more time indoors can mean 

you are exposed to more pollutants. Healthy Home, Healthy 

Family author Nicole Bijlsma writes about how indoor air has been 

estimated to be five to 10 times more polluted than outdoor air. 

This is due to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are released 

by building materials, glues, cleaning and air freshening products, etc. 

There are currently 145 million chemicals registered for use on the 

world’s largest chemical database, and every 60 seconds another 20 

chemicals are registered; we are exposed to more chemicals than 

ever before. 

• Ensure your spaces are well ventilated to avoid mould exposure. 

• Microfibre cloths are great to clean with – try to use cleaning 

products that do not contain chemicals that adversely impact 

animal, plant or human health. 

• Taking shoes off at the door is also worthwhile, especially if you 

have children playing on the floor. 

Indoor plants (page 

55) can act as natural 

air purifiers, but just be 

sure to keep them out 

of bedroom areas due 

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Beef Rendang Curry 

INGREDIENTS 

1 tsp cinnamon 

¼ tsp cardamom seeds 

1 star anise 

1 tsp clove powder (or 4 cloves) 

1 chilli (optional) 

5 garlic cloves 

3cm piece ginger, peeled 

2 stalks fresh lemongrass, white part only, cut into pieces 

6 macadamia nuts 

40g shredded coconut, toasted 

1 Tbsp peanut oil 

1kg gravy beef, cut into 2–3cm pieces 

1 can coconut milk 

½ tsp salt 

1 tsp palm sugar, to taste 

METHOD 

1. Place cinnamon, cardamom, star anise and 

cloves into a frying pan and heat until fragrant. 

Allow to cool slightly. Use a food processor 

to crush into a powder along with macadamia 

nuts. 

2. Add chilli (if using), garlic cloves, ginger and 

lemongrass to food processor and mix. Scrape 

down the sides of the mixing bowl with a 

spatula and repeat the process, until a smooth 

paste consistency is achieved. 

3. Add peanut oil to a pan and cook beef on a 

high setting for 1–2 minutes on each side, until 

browned. 

4. Place browned meat, spice paste, shredded 

coconut, coconut milk, salt and sugar into a 

slow-cooker and set on low for 6–7 hours. 

5. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving on 

a bed of steamed rice or cauliflower rice.

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Tips for finding a bit of ease, and does collagen in your coffee work? 

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Cursing through gritted teeth those 

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piling up? Try some instant sunshine 

by putting pink grapefruit essential 

oil in your diffuser and let the sweet 

fragrance sweep over you, reviving 

your body and mind. It is reported to 

refresh a fatigued, stressed mind and 

thought to help release anger. 

Instant bliss 

Could the “World’s most relaxing song” send your frazzled weekday 

into a Sunday? In 2016, UK band Marconi Union released ‘Weightless’, 

a song they developed with sound therapists to help reduce anxiety, 

blood pressure and heart rate. Mindlab International research says it 

reduces anxiety by 65 per cent. We gave it a whirl on deadline day, 

and well, it’s like a warm cup of tea right in your heart space. It does 

come with a warning not to listen to it while driving, so perhaps don’t 

use it in the car – even if the kids are yelling at each other. 

Kondo your newsfeed 

In the wake of the overconsumption 

of everything Covid-19-related, people 

are opting to be very mindful of what 

they absorb through their social media 

scroll. So is it time to Marie Kondo 

your newsfeed by asking, “Does this 

bring me joy?” If it makes you feel 

anxiety, shame, guilt or anger, hit 

‘unfollow’. Instead, choose things that 

make you laugh, think and smile. Yes, 

even cat videos. Or take a break from 

the scroll. That’s the real tonic. 

Can collagen in your 

coffee really help? Or 

are we just buying 

expensive coffee? 

Naturopath Deanna Copland 

says: “Supplemental collagen has 

a specific amino acid formulation 

that targets the production of new 

collagen. As a major component 

of connective tissue in the body, 

adding collagen to soups, smoothies 

or your daily coffee should actually 

be of benefit if you feel your diet 

is lacking in gelatinous-based foods. 

Diets used to have more gelatinous 

cuts of meat, like shanks, tendons 

and oxtail, but nowadays we opt 

for different cuts, which means we 

may need a supplemental boost. 

Interestingly, research investigating 

collagen supplementation for 

patients with fibromyalgia showed 

positive effects on all symptoms. 

There is also evidence to show that 

chronic bursitis and osteoarthritis 

are improved with collagen 

supplementation.” 

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92 Style | Food 

Soup from scraps 

Before you hiff out the stragglers in the vege drawer, 

take Sarah Burtscher’s advice and save money, food and 

the planet with soup. 

Photos Jet Campbell

Style | Food 93 

TIP 

Do this the day before 

you go shopping so 

you have a clean vege 

drawer and no veges to 

throw out. 

Forgotten Vege Soup 

This soup sees a fabulous clean out of the fridge. 

Look at what you have neglected in the fridge 

vege drawer, and this is literally what this meal is 

made from. I call it a ‘flexible framework’ recipe, 

as you can use all sorts of different ingredients 

but the ‘basic frame ingredients’ remain the same. 

You can include most fridge-kept veges, or potato 

or k mara, remembering they are all going to be 

whizzed up together at the end. 

BASIC FRAME INGREDIENTS 

2 Tbsp olive oil 

1 onion (use up odds and ends if need be) 

2–4 garlic cloves 

1–1½ cups milk or milk alternative 

2 dried bay leaves 

2 cups chicken or vegetable stock 

salt and pepper to taste 

For years I’ve been clearing out the fridge 

and using up the ugly and forgotten 

foods by cooking up what I’ve termed a 

‘fridge cleaner’. This could be a soup, cake, 

casserole, or whatever. I started looking into 

food waste, and, wow, do we throw out a 

lot of food in New Zealand! 

According to Love Food Hate Waste 

NZ: “New Zealanders throw away 157,389 

tonnes of food a year. That is equivalent 

to 271 jumbo jets of food that has to go 

somewhere to rot, instead of being eaten. 

[...] All of this food is worth about 

$1.17 billion each year.” 

A lot of household cooks just don’t know 

what to do with the sad-looking fruit in their 

fruit bowl, or the limp carrots in their vege 

drawer. So, I started Fridge Cleaner Cooking 

(fridgecleaner.co.nz) to showcase how to 

make forgotten everyday ingredients into 

delicious, nutritious meals. 

FLEXIBLE INGREDIENTS 

¾ of a very limp cauliflower/broccoli or 

2 medium potatoes/k mara 

parsnip 

4 stalks celery 

2 rashers bacon 

METHOD 

1. Roughly chop all veges, including your celery 

leaves if they are not too old. 

2. Sauté bacon, onion and garlic in olive oil in a 

heavy-based pot. 

3. Add the rest of the ingredients, including 

a handful of celery leaves, and cook off for 

approximately 10 minutes. 

4. Pour in enough stock to just cover 

all ingredients. 

5. Add bay leaves and remaining celery leaves, 

then simmer until all veges are tender. 

6. Remove from the heat, fish out the bay leaves 

and blend till smooth (I like to use a wand). 

7. Add milk, stir well and put the bay leaves 

back in. 

8. Taste and season, adding more salt or 

pepper as required.

94 Style | Food 

One square meal 

For those who love beetroot, chocolate and ginger, you are in for a 

treat with this delectable brownie recipe. 

Words Kristina Jensen

Style | Food 95 

Beetroot Chocolate 

Ginger Brownie 

TIP 

Cook beetroot whole 

whenever possible. 

If they have been cut 

in any way, they bleed 

their juice into the boiling 

water and the flesh 

tastes rather insipid. 

It is a vegetable that the Romans considered 

to be an aphrodisiac – and when teamed with 

chocolate in this delicious brownie recipe, well, 

that is quite a combination. 

The natural earthy sweetness of beetroot 

makes it excellent for baking, and it also contains 

betaine, which is a mood enhancer. So get your 

measuring cups out and get baking this deliciously 

healthy treat that can actually make you feel good. 

Note: It is important to have the ingredients for this 

brownie ready to mix together, as the chocolate tends 

to go hard as soon as it is mixed in with the beetroot. 

INGREDIENTS 

2 large beetroot (roughly 500g) 

200g plain chocolate (70% cocoa) 

or dark chocolate melts 

200g brown sugar 

3 eggs 

¾ cup plain flour (for gluten free, 

use fine rice flour) 

¼ cup cocoa powder 

2 tsp powdered ginger 

100g butter, melted 

2 tsp vanilla extract 

METHOD 

1. Line a sponge roll baking tin with baking paper. 

2. Place the whole unpeeled beetroot in a pot and 

cover with water. With the lid on, bring to the boil, 

then turn down the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. 

3. Remove the pot from the heat, tip off the water and 

leave the beetroot to cool for half an hour with the 

lid off the pot. 

4. Once cool, carefully peel off the beetroot skin and 

grate. 

5. Melt the chocolate gently in a bain-marie. 

6. While the chocolate is melting, whisk or beat 

together the sugar and eggs in a large bowl for about 

two minutes, until the mix is thick. 

7. Sift the flour, cocoa powder and powdered ginger 

together and add to the egg/sugar mix, folding in 

gently until combined. 

8. In the following order, add the grated beetroot, 

melted butter, vanilla extract and lastly the melted 

chocolate to the large bowl, and mix together until 

the ingredients are well integrated. 

9. Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 20 minutes 

at 180°C (fan oven if possible). Then drop the 

temperature to 150°C for a further five minutes. 

The brownie should be just cooked and caramelising 

slightly around the edges. 

10. Allow to cool in the tray and then cut into squares. 

Dust with icing sugar if desired. 

HOW TO MELT CHOCOLATE IN A BAIN-MARIE 

Break the chocolate into pieces and place in a small 

pot. Place the small pot inside a slightly larger pot 

containing 2–4cm of water. Bring the water in the 

larger pot up to a simmer and stir the chocolate 

pieces in the small pot until they melt.

96 Style | Drink 

Let us be-gin 

Boutique gin production is booming, but are you too afraid to go near a 

potential tearjerker? Kate Preece shares some game-changers. 

I 

f the thought of a tall glass of G&T has 

you suppressing a sob, it’s time to make 

new memories. Like chardonnay, tastes 

have changed, and as such the range of gins 

readily available will make for much happier 

experiences all round. The flavours this 

juniper-based spirit can boast range from 

grapefruit to gingerbread – and that’s not 

gin-snobbery talking, that’s a fact. So why 

not start with one that will truly challenge 

those reoccurring preconceptions? 

Currently pouring 

If you’ve dabbled in the 

Japanese gin world you’ll 

know that their range of 

botanicals, unsurprisingly, 

delivers a range of tastes 

distinctively different to those 

of other countries. With 

very little English writing on 

the bottle to guide me, my 

taste buds yelled ‘lemongrass’ 

when I first sipped my Nikka 

Coffey G&T. Upon further 

research, it’s likely the result 

of the combination of four 

types of Japanese citrus (none 

of which I had heard of) and 

a bit of pepper. Best served 

strong to make the most of 

the subtle nuances. 

Spanish flair 

Transport yourself to a place far, far 

away with this doosy of a Galician 

gin. Even the novice will be able to 

taste liquorice in an ice-filled glass 

of Nordés gin, but there’s also sage, 

verbena and mint among its 11 

botanicals. Named after the Nordés 

wind that blasts in from the Atlantic 

Ocean, it a fresh pick-me-up that 

demands another round. 

Wine or what? 

For the last month of winter, it’s okay to mix your 

wine and your spirits. The Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz 

Gin adds Australian grapes to its solid white spirit 

base. It’s a good way to pull the wool over the eyes 

of non-believers as it truly does blend these two top 

drops in one. For something quieter (i.e. under 30% 

alcohol), a sloe gin (infused with English sloe berries) 

will keep the home fires burning too. 

Spicy number 

The Opihr Oriental Spiced Gin 

comes in at the cheaper end of the 

boutique gin scale (as low as $56), 

but brings with it a mighty impact. 

Imagine you’re eating a fragrant 

curry and finish off with a slice of 

citrus. With cardamom and cumin in 

its ingredient list, the Opihr is much 

easier to drink than to say or spell.

Style | Promotion 97 

ClemenGold Livener 

(Livener definition: something with an effect, 

especially an alcoholic drink) 

RECIPE 

60ml ClemenGold gin 

50ml Black Doris plum and 

blackcurrant juice 

10ml orange juice 

10ml lemon juice 

2 slices ginger 

Glass: Rocks 

Garnish: Candied orange slice 

METHOD 

Muddle ginger – add other ingredients then ice and shake. 

Double strain over large ice block and garnish. 

DESCRIPTION 

The sweet hints of citrus notes of the ClemenGold gin marry 

beautifully with the delicate yet refreshing profile of the plum and 

blackcurrant, with a warmth added by the ginger that is well balanced 

by the cinnamon and candied orange garnish. 

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