Style: June 04, 2021

June 2021 

The south island lifestyle magazine 

The south island lifestyle magazine 

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Kate Preece 

EDITOR 

New Zealand is a country built on the strength of family 

businesses – and in this issue, we prove this to be so, 

twice over. 

Lilly Cooper’s foray into property development was 

an undeniably bold move for a youngster. Fast-forward a 

few decades and daughter Caroline, in her early twenties, 

showed signs of that same gumption, joining her mum in 

creating Christchurch shopping precinct The Colombo. This 

dynamic duo now does everything together, from developing 

community-focused retail precincts to walking their dogs every 

morning. It seems they are never far away from each other. 

Distance isn’t an issue for Tess Lyes and mum Vicki 

Bastion. Together they run wood-wick candle business, Nevé, 

despite one living in Christchurch and the other pouring the 

wax on the West Coast. Nonetheless, business – and their 

relationship – is booming. 

When generations come together, great things happen. It 

takes a village to raise a child, and a diverse mindset to raise 

our local businesses to the next level. 

Enjoy the read, in Style. 

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are not necessarily the opinion of Allied Press Ltd or its editorial contributors. 

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CONTENTS 

In this issue 

Regulars 

10 NEWSFEED 

74 WIN WITH STYLE 

A cosy blanket scarf, a new 

pair of $459 glasses & more 

Entertainment 

62 BOOK NOOK 

New releases & the winner 

of our reader reviews 

64 WHERE IN THE WORLD? 

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72 SEE BE SEEN 

Were you at this 

month’s soirées? 

Features 

19 MOTHER-DAUGHTER 

DEVELOPMENTS 

Building a sense of 

community 

24 WICK WORK 

How Nevé candles see one 

family work together 

67 NORTHERN ROADIE 

The Bay of Plenty-to-do 

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44 67 

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58 IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS 

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35 OFFICE EDIBLES 

How to take your gardening 

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44 A KIWI CLASSIC 

A recipe for dishevelled sausages 

46 CHEERS TO GIN 

Some local award winners 

and a frequent flyer 

The creation of wood-wick candles sees a 

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Style | Feature 19 

Lilly and Caroline 

Caroline Cooper-Dixon watched her mother build developments growing up. 

Now, they create communities together. 

Words Shelley Robinson 

ABOVE: Mother-daughter development duo, Lilly Cooper and Caroline Cooper-Dixon, are behind 

The Colombo development plus an $85 million town centre project in Selwyn. Photo: Supplied

20 Style | Feature 

baby quizzically eyes the two women whose laughter has 

A caused coffee to spill over the side of their cups. Such 

merriment cannot be ignored and so, with arms pumping, the 

baby soon chortles along too. 

It’s mid-morning at The Colombo, Sydenham’s boutique 

retail and entertainment centre on Colombo Street. 

Generations gather to share hot drinks and friends show each 

other what treasures they have found. 

“This place still has that community vibe,” observes 

Caroline Cooper-Dixon with a satisfied smile. After all, 

that is what she and her mother, property developer Lilly 

Cooper, intended. 

The dynamic between this mother-daughter duo reflects 

the activity around them. They are not just business partners 

but great friends – the perfect synchronicity of different 

generations working together in cohesion. 

Their days start at 7.30am, when Caroline pops around the 

corner to join Lilly so they can walk their dogs to Lux Espresso 

on Gloucester Street for a coffee and a scone. Then it’s home 

to change, ready for the first of a series of meetings at which 

they will tag-team each other. The people they meet, says 

Lilly, quite like the familial connection – and the way the pair 

naturally banter. They effortlessly bring levity to the room. 

But their day together doesn’t end with meetings. 

“We’ll have dinner together, either with my brothers 

[George and William] and their partners [Lucy and Bridget] 

and mine [Harry], or one of us will cook for the other and 

debrief on the day,” says Caroline. (Lilly loves to cook a roast 

while Caroline prefers a cheeky gluten-free pasta.) 

But make no mistake, they are a powerhouse development 

duo who, with Selwyn District Council, are creating the 

Rolleston Fields $85 million retail and hospitality town centre 

in Selwyn. It will feature a retail precinct, with bars and eateries 

plus an entertainment and cinema complex. 

But before we get carried away looking at the future, we 

head back to the 1980s, when a very determined 19-yearold 

took the plunge into development with an eyebrowraising 

purchase. 

LILLY 

If she had been born a boy, Lilly Cooper would have “had 

a nail bag put on [her]” and been sent out to do construction. 

“My father was a builder. But because I was a girl, I got into 

property developing instead,” says Lilly. 

But she wasn’t the type of person to cautiously dip her toe 

in. She bought 14 houses in one hit. 

“They were in two streets: Peacock Street and Beveridge 

Street [Christchurch]. I’d bought them off one old lady who 

lived in Nelson. I got a six-month delayed settlement. When 

I settled them six months later, I sold all 14 of them on the 

same day – I settled them in the morning and sold them in 

the afternoon.” 

ABOVE: The Colombo, a boutique retail and entertainment centre, was the first project mother and 

daughter team Lilly Cooper and Caroline Cooper-Dixon worked on together. Photo: Supplied


And with that, she had found her niche in an industry that 

was very male-dominated. Forty years on, she still loves it. 

“It’s a moving target. You get up and every morning you 

learn something new – the industry is moving. Technology, 

the way people shop, the way people make things, the 

construction – it keeps moving,” she says. 

From a young age, Caroline knew her mother was a force 

to be reckoned with in property. 

“Mum always had a drive to get out there, and property 

was her thing. Then in my teens I was like, ‘Whoa, she’s 

bold with her decisions – I want to be like that.’ 

“She loves to put a deal together and can do it just like that.” 

Caroline snaps her fingers. “She’s incredibly good at numbers.” 

When Lilly fought breast cancer two years ago, Caroline 

was on hand once again to witness her tenacity. 

“It’s just her strength, you know? She went through it and 

she got straight back to work. It is her passion and you can’t 

fault her for that because that is where she gets her enjoyment 

on a day-to-day basis. 

“She is extremely giving to those around her, too.” 

CAROLINE 

Lilly knew there was something unique about her daughter 

when it came to retail and entertainment development – and 

it is said without maternal bias. 

Caroline was 23 when Lilly asked her to work with her on 

The Colombo. She had recently returned to New Zealand from 

studying design at Central Saint Martins University of the Arts 

London and had been working in commercial sales and leasing. 

“She was very fresh and had the most creative ideas. She 

saw retail like no one in Christchurch had seen retail,” says 

Lilly matter-of-factly. 

And how Caroline saw The Colombo was on the 

backdrop of a need – a need for a fractured community to 

be connected. 

Lilly bought the Sydenham-based building from receivers 

in 2010 for $12 million. But on February 22, 2011, a 6.2 

magnitude earthquake struck, leaving the city devastated and 

185 dead. 

The city was in deep mourning and the central business 

area decimated, cordoned off for months. 

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A legacy, built on creating communities, because that 

is what they love to do. Together. 

“Lilly wanted to turn it [The Colombo] into a Dress-Smart, 

but I was like, ‘We’ve got to house the people. There is no 

more retail – the [central] city is a red zone and we need to 

create space not far from it.’ 

“We need to stick together – people needed to be 

together to experience that human interaction,” says Caroline 

emphatically. 

It was, she says, all about building community – and one 

that endures over time. 

THE BREAK AND A NEW PROJECT 

After The Colombo, Caroline cared for her father Johnny 

in his final years out at Akaroa, while she opened a small 

hospitality business and did her consulting work from there. 

It was while she was working with Selwyn District Council 

that the town centre project came about. Lilly had just 

finished her cancer treatment, so Caroline had a thought. 

“I rang her and said, ‘Do you want to do this?’ and she said, 

‘Absolutely,’” They pitched and got the job. 

“So we signed up for another five to 10 years together,” 

says Caroline with a grin. But 10 years on from The 

Colombo, it is a different type of partnership. 

“The Rolleston town centre is a bigger development but it 

feels less stressful for us because we’ve had all that learning of 

working together. 

“Dad’s passing taught us to be gentler with each other. We 

have a lot more patience to really enjoy this development.” 

Lilly says the reason the partnership works is because there 

is the cohesion of generational knowledge. 

“It’s the old and young thing – it’s amazing. Her strengths 

are my weaknesses, and my weaknesses are her strengths.” 

An example is how Caroline has taught Lilly about a wellbalanced 

life. 

“She’s a great one at balancing her life, so I’m learning 

that. I’m much older and we didn’t have that when we were 

younger – we would just work, work, work,” says Lilly. 

Caroline’s eyes flick up. She has seen her next meeting 

arrive. She sets off with an easy stride and a full, genuine smile 

to greet them. 

“She has the three Fs,” observes Lilly. “She’s focused, she’s 

friendly and she’s firm.” 

So they’re off. They have a town centre to build together. 

A legacy, built on creating communities, because that is what 

they love to do. Together. 

ABOVE FROM LEFT: Rolleston Fields is the latest project for Lilly and Caroline. The $85 million retail and hospitality town centre in Selwyn will have a 

retail precinct, with bars and eateries plus an entertainment and cinema complex; The Colombo is known for its boutique stores. Photos: Supplied

THE 

DEMANDING 

Art 

OF 

Auctioneering 

With auctions being one of the 

strongest driving forces in today’s 

marketplace, I thought I’d talk about 

the world of the auctioneer or at least 

my impressions gained over many 

years of observation. And what better 

place to start that conversation than 

here in Wellington at our National 

Auction Competitions. 

It takes a special individual to master 

auctioneering and although I personally 

gave it a try over 24 years ago, I didn’t have 

the passion that I’ve witnessed in others, and 

sensibly decided against pursuing it. 

Now join me whilst I share the scene of the 

event I’m watching. 

There are 15 individuals, predominantly men 

(come on ladies), and they all have one thing 

in common, confidence – and, for the most 

part, eloquence too. 

Dream-weavers and scene-setters, some are 

an absolute joy to watch and listen to. 

But the competition itself is tough. Tricky 

numbers and numerical equations all 

designed to trip and trap a weary contestant. 

The questions have involved contractual fine 

print and minutiae at their best and highly 

orchestrated scenarios at their worst. 

Some of the contestants answer with 

confidence though not accuracy and the odd 

one is completely bamboozled. It’s funny 

how as an observer you start rallying for any 

underdogs, hoping they’ll recover from a 

difficult start or a testy bidder. 

The best today have been storytellers, authors 

of a new occupant’s dream and the current 

owner’s decorating ambitions. Their stance 

can either help or hinder; open arms, eye 

contact and a ready smile favour the better 

contestants. 

I’ve yet to pick the winner as that will come 

later, long after I’ve submitted this article for 

publication, but overall, I’m very impressed. 

A competition has an artificial element to it 

that makes it extremely hard, harder than 

real life, in fact. For real life, feel free to join 

us every Thursday at Harcourts gold Papanui, 

whilst our very own team of auctioneers guide 

clients through their auction buying and 

selling ventures. 

Dedicated and determined, I value deeply 

what they add to our company – and to their 

profession. Property inspection and auction 

calling, as well as negotiation participation, 

define part of their role, but the main element 

is teamwork. 

A culture cornerstone and an enduring 

business value of mine. 

So, let’s hear for the auctioneers out there. 

Collectively, they add something very special 

to our industry and our city. 

Lynette McFadden 

Harcourts gold Business Owner 

027 432 0447 

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The connection 

Some people said it wouldn’t work with the Southern Alps as the divider, 

but Nevé founder Tessa Lyes and her mum Vicki Bastion 

are creating luxurious candles on opposite coastlines. 

Words Shelley Robinson 

It’s 5.30am at Vicki Bastion’s bed and breakfast in Blue 

Spur, Hokitika. She heads to the kitchen where jars 

with wood wicks wait, lined up like obedient children. 

She flicks on the wax melter – the very reason she has 

to wake up so early. It will take about five hours until the 

wax to make Nevé candles is pourable. 

Nearby is a small book in which Vicki neatly makes 

notes from the last batch of candles she made, including 

the all-important temperatures. Though the crackling noise 

from a wood wick brings with it a gentle ambience, the 

candles themselves are very “temperamental” creations, 

even fussy about the ambient temperature of the room. 

Finally when everything is perfect, she begins her seven 

hours of pouring. 

Is she a bit of a candle mad scientist? She laughs with 

delight at the thought and her daughter’s voice chimes in. 

“Perhaps, perhaps,” is Tessa Lyes’ reply. 

This is only the start of the journey for a Nevé 

candle. Once carefully packed into Vicki’s, Tessa’s or 

her brother’s car, they have a 250km journey ahead 

of them, winding up and around the Southern Alps to 

Christchurch where Nevé and Tessa are based. It makes 

for a beautiful image of these candles making a journey 

from mother to daughter across the Alps. For Tessa, the 

mountains have a strong link to her brand. 

“Névé is the French word for when the young snow, 

over millions of years, compacts down and forms a 

glacier – it is very Southern Alps inspired,” says Tessa.


The deep blue of the boxes pays homage to the 

“deep southern lakes” where her business began in a 

Queenstown flat, and the “pop of gold” represents the 

gold rush. 

This connection to New Zealand’s natural wonders 

helped guide Tessa when she was looking for a product 

to start her own business. 

“I like the idea of a natural product with the wood 

wick and how it tied into the beauty and natural element 

of New Zealand – I thought it was a perfect combination 

for a New Zealand candle.” 

But she quickly found its serene beauty required a 

careful balance of creation. 

“I found out quickly it is really easy to make a candle, 

but it is really hard to make a good candle,” she says. 

“There are natural oils in wood and that’s what makes 

it crackle softly like a fire. Because of those natural oils, 

you’ve got to have your numbers absolutely perfect 

otherwise the flame might be a little dim, or might burn 

too strong, which would cause it to burn through the 

candle too quickly.” 

She launched her brand in 2018, after two years of 

testing, then moved to Christchurch in 2019, which is 

when her mum joined her in the business. Vicki had just 

finished working full-time and offered to become “head 

of manufacturing”. 

“She’s gone from learning off me to being the absolute 

expert. I wouldn’t dare try to make a candle now, 

because hers are so much better!” says Tessa. 

“I don’t know about expert,” Vicki murmurs. 

“You’re pretty good,” Tessa replies. 

Not all mothers and daughters could work together. 

But for Vicki and Tessa, it has enhanced not only their 

relationship but their deeper understanding about 

each other. 

“Tess asks me for feedback and takes it on board 

– listening to her mum sometimes!” says Vicki. 

“You say that like it is a surprise,” says Tessa, 

pretending to be indignant, and the two laugh at each 

other in the way only mothers and daughters can. 

It is Vicki’s attention to detail that makes her perfect 

for the art that is candle-making. 

“She has high expectations and is quite hard on herself. 

She’ll put a red sticker on one and say, ‘I don’t know if 

this one is perfect.’ And it’ll only be half a mil off! She’s 

very transparent if something has gone wrong and that’s 

what you need,” says Tessa. 

For Vicki, working with her daughter reinforces what 

she already saw in her growing up. 

“If she decides she is going to do something, she does 

it. She’s been like that since she was a little thing – she 

hasn’t changed, her goals have just gotten bigger. She’s 

quite inspiring, my daughter.” 

And though a few people told Tessa it wouldn’t work 

– the distance between candle maker and distributer 

being divided by the magnificent Southern Alps – they 

should have known better. A mother and daughter duo 

can move mountains. 

OPPOSITE FROM LEFT: Wood-wick candles crackle gently like a fire as they burn, but due to the oils in the wood they are more 

difficult candles to make. Photo: Sophie Louise Creative; Nevé founder Tessa Lyes and her mum Vicki Bastion. Photo: Fold in the Map 

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Be passive 

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H 

arnessing the warmth 

from the sun to heat 

your home can have a 

positive effect in that it 

reduces dampness and 

condensation while also 

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two-fold. First, you need to 

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so it is kept at a pleasant 

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insulation, which in turn 

reduces overheating. 

New & old 

With a new build, one of the key factors is the orientation of the 

home to maximise efficiency for heating in winter and cooling in 

summer. You need to make sure you get plenty of sun streaming in 

during winter, for instance. To do this, you need to make sure your 

home is designed to maximise the sun’s warmth by having northfacing 

windows. You also need to look at the natural environment. 

Are there neighbouring trees or buildings that could block the sun? 

Passive heating can be improved in an existing home without 

making major alterations. The most common way is to insulate the 

roof cavity. I’m a fan of doing double or triple layers in this area, 

up to 30cm, because it makes a major difference. Make sure you 

insulate under the floor too. If you are relining walls, do consider 

double insulating these – it makes a tremendous difference to the 

amount of heat you lose from the home. 

Transfer it 

If you are renovating, consider 

installing a heat transfer system. 

These are specifically designed to use 

excess heat and send it around the 

home to make it a cosy temperature 

throughout. This means that when 

the sun is warming up your northfacing 

room, you can send that heat 

to the cooler rooms. It is also good 

for those who have heating in a main 

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An underutilised source of heating 

is a home’s roof cavity – particularly 

if it’s an older home where the 

building’s orientation to the sun wasn’t 

always a consideration. Transferring 

the heat from the roof cavity into a 

living area or such is a wonderful way 

to use this heat, especially on a frosty 

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Double glazing is two panes of glass with an insulating layer of inert 

gas or air between them. Installing double glazing can help reduce 

heat loss through glass by about 70 per cent, which means that the 

sun’s warmth stays around in your home instead of disappearing 

through the window. It also means you have less condensation on 

your window panes because the seal stops it from building up. 

Framing is important – plastic or wood are less likely to attract 

condensation than aluminium frames. If you have an older home, 

you can get double glazing retrofitted.


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Trap in the heat of the sun with good curtains or blinds. If you do it 

right, you can stop nearly two-thirds of your heat from disappearing out 

the window. Keep your curtains open during the day to make the most 

of the sun and close them as soon as the sun sets to trap that heat in. 

It is best to opt for well-interlined drapes, shutters or honeycomb 

blinds (they have fabric cells that trap air, acting like insulation) 

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The tallest poppy 

Standing at two metres high, Kieran Ball really is the tallest 

Tall Poppy of them all. 

Kieran, tell us a little about why you chose real estate. 

In 2018, I was a personal trainer and one of my clients, who was 

a very successful real estate agent, told me I would make a good 

agent. My friends were also telling me the same thing! But I pushed 

it to the back of my mind. But last year, when Covid-19 took away 

plans for me to do my OE, I decided it was time to take a leap of 

faith into real estate – and I haven’t looked back. 

What was it about Tall Poppy and Debi Pratt 

that drew you to the brand? 

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spoke to me. They gave me a gut feeling 

that it was where I belonged. Right from 

the minute I met Debi, she was welcoming, 

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the real estate chat, which is exactly how I like 

to operate. 

What is your approach when working 

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rapport, all while making the process exciting 

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Debi, you have added yet another member 

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qualities you look for when bringing on 

another team member? 

I look for the basic human values of kindness, 

openness and a genuine desire to do right by 

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From our first meeting, Kieran showed all the 

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Our model is completely different – and, I 

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salespeople, so he really responded to this. 

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What are you most proud of from those 

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You’ve been living in New York with your family for 

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We are living in New Jersey, across the Hudson River with 

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for Rugby United New York. It’s so fulfilling spending my later 

playing years in the company of great men who were brought 

up in completely different cultures (from 11 different nations) 

but with a shared passion- it makes us instant mates. 

The many contrasts between Christchurch and 

New York must have presented a few challenges 

for you when you first arrived? 

We arrived in New York in February stepping straight out of a 

beautiful kiwi summer to knee deep snow and the bustle of New 

York City. The contrast was extreme. We were thrown straight 

into strict pandemic rules and have worn a mask every single day 

since we arrived. Our kids had to adapt to a completely foreign 

school in a very busy New York City and to wearing a mask for the 

entire school day- which they’ve done 

without complaint. 

The view from our apartment is truly 

amazing! Every night different colours 

light up the Empire State Building. 

On Valentine’s Day it was flashing 

pink in a heartbeat rhythm while 

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green. We’re adept at apartment 

living, having spent six years in an 

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amenities and the easy care that a 

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We were living in Japan 

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families. Our Compass pool was a lifesaver during lockdown. We 

swam every day. I used the pool to stay fit and it provided endless 

hours of entertainment and fun for the kids. This meant when the 

phone call from Rugby United New York asking if I had another 

season in me as a 37 year old, I confidently said “bring it on!”. 

Our first job upon arriving in New York was to build our own gym! 

It’s easy to get used to the luxuries that are bestowed upon a 

professional rugby player in this era so to go back to basics and 

see my team constantly making sacrifices to be able to front up for 

their team and a game that they love is inspiring. I am humbled to 

be a part of it. 

What changes have you seen there since you arrived? 

New York is due to completely reopen by June. I can’t wait to take 

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I have been so impressed with the efficiency of the vaccine 

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desperately want life to go back to normal. We have been so lucky 

in New Zealand to live relatively normally but I am also grateful 

that I’ve experienced the American perspective. It makes me very 

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Style | Gardening 35 

Professional growth 

Getting sick of the same old sandwiches? 

Turn your desk into a place of wholesome goodness. 

Words Rachel Vogan 

ABOVE: You will look forward to your lunch even more if you’ve grown the greens yourself.

36 Style | Gardening 

This may mark the end of the 

wafting scent of reheated 

fish pie emerging from the work 

cafeteria. Embrace the global trend 

of food-growing in the office. 

Now, that doesn’t mean you 

have to start hauling in compost up 

the stairs – start small. A number of 

crops are willing to grow and thrive 

indoors, and they will happily last 

the weekend without attention. 

To start your office garden, find 

a well-lit area. It doesn’t need to 

be in full sun; however, a spot 

where it isn’t too dark is best. 

Avoid the direct air from airconditioning 

units on the seedlings 

as it dries them out fast. 

For a real conversation starter, 

it’s a good idea to take your 

indoor crops for a walk outside. 

This may raise some eyebrows, 

but UV light stimulates plants, as 

does CO2. Imagine sitting outside 

your workplace on a sunny day 

with your office parsley, coriander 

and rocket in tow. Anything for a 

giggle, I say! 

Rocket 

Even its name suggests it’s quick to grow. With its sweet, 

peppery, tangy taste, rocket is a ripper when added to 

sandwiches, omelettes, smoothies and (dare I say it) instant 

noodles! The best way to approach growing rocket at work 

is to find a plastic takeaway coffee container, pierce some 

drainage holes in the bottom and fill it with vegetable mix. 

Sprinkle rocket seeds on top and water in lightly. The seeds 

won’t need water every day – only when the soil feels dry. 

Within 14 days, the seedlings should start to appear. Harvest 

when they are young, or leave them to mature to finger size. 

Try to have a few batches on the go so you never run out. 

Sprouts 

These couldn’t be easier 

to grow and many take 

just 10 days to mature. 

Try sprouting alfalfa, 

mung bean and 

brown lentils. 

Coriander 

Coriander is best suited to offices where 

the temperature does not exceed 20°C. If 

you let this spicy wee number dry out or 

get too wet, it will either turn up its toes 

and wilt, or bolt and go to seed. If you 

have a workplace that has an outdoor area, 

it is best planted there. Coriander will cope 

with shade but not extreme heat. The seed 

germinates readily, so don’t sow too many 

at once as overcrowding can cause them 

to damp off. Be patient, as coriander takes 

its time to germinate.

Style | Gardening 37 

Pea shoots 

Not quite as quick to grow as 

bean sprouts and alfalfa, pea 

shoots are nevertheless ready to 

eat within two to three weeks 

of planting. Sow as for rocket 

and parsley, but don’t cram too 

many of these large seeds into 

a small container. Allowing a 

finger space between each seed 

is about right. Pea shoots are a 

treat in wraps and sammies, and 

they add another dimension to 

salads and slaws. 

Parsley 

A great addition to broths, salads 

and soups, parsley is easy to 

grow as a microgreen but is just 

as tasty snipped, as required, 

from a single mature stem. Grow 

it as a microgreen in the same 

way you would rocket, taking 

care never to let the soil dry out. 

If the soil does dry out, the plant 

will bolt and put all its energy 

into forming seed. 

When buying parsley seed, 

choose from Italian or curly 

– or why not grow both! 

Lettuce 

Lettuce is a hardy, 

super-easy-to-grow 

vegetable. If you’re 

looking for office salad 

greens, sow the frilly, 

open or cos (romaine) 

lettuces as the hearting 

varieties are fussier 

and require greater 

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Hearty winter warmers 

Cosy winter nights are perfect for entertaining, but inspiration can prove elusive. 

We have teamed up with New World to provide you some easy 

recipes to make dinnertime a hit for everyone.


Warm the bellies of those you love with this family favourite. 

Combining two classics, it even sneaks in some veges too. 

Beef Mince Cottage Pie with Scalloped Potatoes 

Serves 4-6 

Prep time 30mins 

Cooking time 60-70mins 

Skill level Easy as 

INGREDIENTS 

500g prime beef mince 

1 onion, chopped 

1 carrot, chopped 

½ cup Pams Split Red Lentils 

2 cans Pams Garlic & Oregano 

Diced Tomatoes 

2 tsp Pams Soy Sauce 

1kg Agria potatoes, peeled 

1½ cups Pams Tasty Grated 

Natural cheese 

METHOD 

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Heat a splash of oil in a large saucepan and add 

the mince, breaking up any lumps as you go, until the meat is browned. 

2. Add the onion and carrot and cook for a few more minutes. 

3. Add the lentils, tinned tomatoes, soy sauce and 1½ cups water, season well 

with salt and bring up to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer gently for 30 

minutes until thickened and the lentils are cooked (add a little water to the 

mix if it’s too dry). 

4. Slice the potatoes 5mm thick and put into a saucepan of salted water. Bring 

up to the boil, lower the heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Drain well. 

5. Put the cooked mince into a baking dish and top with the potato slices. 

Scatter over the grated cheese and bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbling. 

Slice into squares and serve. 

TOP TIP 

Adding red lentils not only extends the beef but has added protein to help 

nourish your whānau.

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Perfect for vegetarians, 

this slow cooker dahl 

is the ultimate no-fuss 

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chilly nights. 

Slow Cooker Dahl 

Serves 4-6 


Cooking time 3 hours 

Skill level Easy as 

INGREDIENTS 

2 cups Pams Split Red Lentils, rinsed 

6 cups water 

1 tsp turmeric 

1 knob of ginger, peeled and sliced 

lengthwise into thin strips 

70g Pams Butter 

3 tsp cumin seeds 

3 tsp ground coriander 

¼ cup fresh coriander leaves 

METHOD 

1. Add the lentils, water, turmeric and ginger to your slow cooker 

and stir to combine. Cook on high for 3 hours, or until the lentils 

are tender. 

2. When the dahl is ready, season generously with salt and remove 

the ginger slices. 

3. Just before serving, heat the butter in a small frying pan over 

a medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle until 

fragrant. Remove the pan from the heat and quickly stir through 

the ground coriander. Pour half the butter mix into the dahl and 

stir to combine. 

4. To serve, spoon the remaining spice mix over the top of the 

dahl and sprinkle with the fresh coriander. 

TOP TIPS 

• Be sure to serve with Pams Garlic Roti or Pams Basmati Rice. 

• If you’re after a bit of heat to add to your dahl, add finely 

chopped red chilli when you add the lentils and water. 

• Freeze any leftovers in portion-sized containers – it will keep for 

up to 2 months. 

• To make a vegan dahl, simply swap the butter for coconut oil.


Deliciously decadent and 

wonderfully warming, 

these chocolate lava cakes 

make a grand finale that’s 

guaranteed to impress. 

Mini Chocolate 

Lava Cakes 

Serves 6 


Cooking time 5-6mins 

Skill level Not too hard 

INGREDIENTS 

170g Pams Finest Dark Chocolate 

6 Tbsp Pams Butter, plus extra for 

muffin tray 

4 Pams Free Range Eggs 

(2 full eggs & 2 egg yolks) 

1 tsp Pams Vanilla Essence 

6 Tbsp Pams White Sugar, plus 

extra for muffin tray 

¼ cup Pams Flour 

1 Tbsp Pams Icing Sugar, to 

serve (optional) 

METHOD 

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C. Prepare your standard-size muffin tray 

by generously greasing 6 of the muffin cups with butter and dust 

with sugar. 

2. Place the chocolate and butter in a large heat-proof bowl set 

over a pot of simmering water. Whisk occasionally until melted 

and smooth. Set aside. 

3. Add the eggs, vanilla essence and sugar to a medium mixing 

bowl and whisk until thick, foamy and pale. Add the flour and whisk 

vigorously until fully combined. 

4. Add the melted chocolate to the egg mixture and fold gently 

to combine. 

5. Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared muffin cups 

and bake in the oven for 5-6 minutes. 

6. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 1 minute. Use a 

butter knife to gently loosen the cakes from the muffin tin. Place 

a flat chopping board over the muffin tray and, using oven mitts 

or a tea towel, carefully flip the muffin tray upside down. Gently 

lift the tin and the cakes will come out. 

7. Transfer the cakes to serving plates, dust with icing sugar and 

serve immediately! 

TOP TIPS 

• These lava cakes are deliberately undercooked to have a 

gorgeously gooey ‘lava’ centre, but are just as delicious fully 

cooked! 

• Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollops of whipped 

cream to dial up the decadence.


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44 Style | Food

Style | Food 45 

Dishevelled Sausages 

Enjoy this cheeky take on a Kiwi classic, while using up the forlorn apples 

in the bowl that no one has eaten. 

Words Sarah Burtscher Photo Jet Campbell 

While some of the younger 

brigade may not have heard of 

this classic comfort dish, it is a great 

way to use up apples that seem to 

lurk around in the fruit bowl. New 

Zealanders throw out 5117 tonnes of 

apples a year, totalling $14,818,152, 

so make good use of your strays by 

including them in this dish. 

I always add a handful of chopped 

baby spinach at the end of this recipe 

– the kids don’t. Sigh. 

Fridge Cleaner Cooking: 

Waste Not Want Not 

by Sarah Burtscher, 

published by SJKB Ltd, 

distributed by 

Bateman Books, RRP $39.99 

INGREDIENTS 

10 small or 6 large sausages – plain beef works best but any 

favourite works (non-meat sausages work a treat, too) 

2 Tbsp (approx.) high heat oil (I use grapeseed oil) 

2 brown onions, roughly chopped 

4 large garlic cloves, smashed and roughly chopped 

1 leek, finely chopped 

1 large carrot, finely diced or grated 

dash of Worcestershire sauce and balsamic vinegar 

2 or so cups of chicken stock (low salt is preferable) 

2 Tbsp tomato sauce 

2 apples, cored and cut into thick segments (green apples are 

ideal as nice and tart) 

lemon juice 

1 Tbsp cornflour/potato flour 

METHOD 

1. In a large pan that has a lid, add some of the oil and sauté 

the sausages till browned. Set aside on a plate. 

2. If the sausages are really fatty, lightly rinse out the pan. 

Replace on stove on a low to medium heat, add more oil 

and sauté the onion, garlic, leek and carrot until soft. 

3. Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce and balsamic vinegar. 

4. Add the partly cooked sausages back into the mixture. 

5. Add the chicken stock to cover plus the tomato sauce and 

bring to a boil; lower heat to simmer gently. 

6. Add apples and cook with the lid on till the sausages are 

cooked through. 

7. Add a squeeze of lemon juice. 

8. Put a couple of full spoons of the liquid into a cup and 

quickly stir the cornflour/potato flour in till smooth, then add 

to the dish, stirring thoroughly to thicken. 

9. Let cool with the lid off and serve with mashed potatoes, 

rice, pasta or a grain.

46 Style | Drink 

High stakes 

Whether it’s an award-winner or a celebrity-backed money-maker, 

Kate Preece has a gin worth a sip. 

Flying high 

Canada-born actor Ryan Reynolds might be better 

known for Deadpool, but it turns out the 44-yearold 

and I have a lot in common. By a lot, I mean 

we both like gin. 

Reynolds took the love affair a bit further, 

however, becoming co-owner of Portland 

Oregon-based Aviation American Gin in 2018. 

The story goes that he bought his “sizeable” share 

in the company because this particular drop was 

the best one he’d ever tasted. 

It is a great gin. Its aim is to provide a less 

juniper-led flavour profile and I expect that’s what 

makes for its smooth delivery and easy drinking. 

Forget about those fancy flavoured tonics, just 

stick with a good, plain one. If you are feeling 

flamboyant, swap out your lemon for a slice of 

lime, and Sam’s your uncle. 

Medal metal 

Our home-grown brands are not taking any 

prisoners when it comes to the global gin stage. 

Among those that came home with a silver medal 

at the 2021 London Spirits Competition and a 

gold at the 2021 NZ Spirits Awards is Humdinger 

Dry Gin, a bottle produced at Geraldine’s one and 

only distillery, by husband and wife duo, Andrew 

and Saskia Lewis. 

Surpassing subtle citrus notes are botanical, 

almost floral and sweet, temptations. From the 

smell alone, you expect something interesting, but 

I was still surprised. 

Intending to sip it on the rocks for tasting’s sake, 

I never did add tonic – and that’s not normal. It’s 

neither sharp nor astringent, but pleasant and soft. 

Drink it neat by the fire, let the ice melt and ease 

your way to the bottom of the glass. Then repeat. 

I know I will be. 

Precious mineral 

Another award-winning gin, 

this time out of Arrowtown, 

is Quartz Gin by Rifters – one 

of the two Kiwi gin companies 

that won a gold medal at the 

2021 San Francisco World 

Spirits Competition and a silver 

medal-winner at the 2021 NZ 

Spirits Awards. 

Pop off the top and my nose 

said liquorice and mint, two of 

the 13 botanicals in this rich 

medley. The taste is strong in 

this one. It will be a real reeducation 

for those who like 

their G&Ts mellow – you’ll sit 

up and take notice with this 

one. A lovely winter warmer.


SUCCESS STORY 

A feel for fashion 

Briarwood founder Ange Marshall turned her dream into reality and, with 

business partner Jayne Thomson, has seen plenty of positive growth. 

FROM LEFT: Ange and Jayne 

Where does the Briarwood story begin? 

It began some 29 years ago when I [Ange Marshall] returned 

from abroad with a dream of creating beautifully crafted 

handbags. Fast forward a few years and Jayne [Thomson] 

arrived in the form of a salesperson extraordinaire, with the 

very same passion and work ethic. It was an easy fit when 

she then became a partner in the business. 

What makes your partnership work? 

The same love for the products we create and a genuine 

love and respect for each other. Having worked together 

for over 25 years we know each other so well. Sometimes 

we finish each other’s sentences and just look at each 

other and laugh! 

At what point did you decide to extend beyond 

luxury handbags? 

About seven years ago we decided to jump on into 

clothing because… why not?! The brand has skyrocketed 

as a result and we derive so much pleasure out of seeing 

women love our designs and come back for more. 

Our handbags remain still very important to the brand, 

however. The lining, in particular, is iconic to us – we have 

always had a striped or floral lining, which makes it so easy 

to find everything inside your bag. 

How do you define the Briarwood style? 

The styling of the clothing is simple, easy to wear and ‘not 

complicated’. We have a lot of colour and bold patterns 

that our customers love. Every time they come into one of 

our stores, they see something new; we like to keep the 

shops looking fresh and interesting. 

Is there anything shoppers might be surprised to find on 

your shelves? 

This is the first season we have done knitwear. We developed 

a range of 100% merino jumpers and cardigans, made in a 

factory in Auckland, which are divine. The cashmere/merino 

blend and our cute fluffy knits are simply fabulous. 

How do you keep quality at a high level when the 

quantities increase? 

It is a challenge, as quality is very important to us, but we 

have great staff who are always going the extra mile and it’s 

no different when we enter the ‘busy’ time of the season. 

You recently opened your first store south of the Strait. 

How has the Christchurch reception been so far? 

AMAZING! We are so very grateful. The customers are 

delightful and so happy to see the entire range in one place 

(our wool scarves have proven to be extremely popular in 

Christchurch!). We are here to stay! 

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50 Style | Fashion 

Hit & miss 

There are some things we can pull off and others we 

just can’t – no matter how much we try. 

HERMÈS 

STELLA McCARTNEY 

It’s complicated 

This should have sent us into 

shudders of old school days, 

where your club or school netball/ 

hockey/rugby trackpants had that 

tight elastic down the bottom that 

sent the pants ballooning around 

your legs. Not to mention the 

swish-swish-swish sound they 

made as you did your warm-up. 

Stella McCartney has this way 

of turning things that shouldn’t 

work into things we somehow 

end up wanting. Is it the colour? 

Is it because it looks cute with 

boots and a blazer? Sigh. We’re 

complicated, we know. 

You do you 

Some of you will be clutching at your 

pearls in horror at Chinese filmmaker 

Chloé Zhao’s choice to wear 

sneakers on the red carpet at the 

93rd Academy Awards ceremony. 

However, there is something about 

this whole ensemble that just works. 

She looks comfortable – think of that 

the next time you’re surreptitiously 

jiggling up your strapless bra from 

the depth of your navel at a black 

tie event. The Hermès knitted 

dress is superb and there’s no 

pretence. She’s like, “I’m gonna 

go pick up my Oscars and 

then go for a burger. 

You wanna come?” 

Froth it up 

We like froth, particularly when 

teamed with a structured shirt 

or top. It’s that juxtaposition, 

like when Cinderella decided she didn’t 

need anyone to rescue her so she 

put her leather jacket on over 

her ball gown and sauntered 

the heck out of there on 

her own, while giving 

everyone the bird. 

VALENTINO 

CHANEL

Style | Fashion 51 

PALOMO 

No. 

I’m sorry. We 

just… can’t. (Cute 

hat though.) 

COMME DES GARÇONS 

LOUIS VUITTON 

Dress ups 

You know when your 

preschooler triumphantly 

emerges at 6am by your 

bed proud as punch after 

‘dressing’ themselves? It 

sometimes looks a little like 

this. Now, we know we 

shouldn’t care what people 

think and we are working on 

that, but heavens to Betsy, 

this is like us going from 0 to 

100 in a second. Sometimes 

we feel like we could do 

this and embrace that wild 

inner-preschooler vibe, 

but then… oh dear, we’re 

going down an ideological 

rabbit hole. Suffice to say, 

we’re not there yet – Cyndi 

Lauper is, Miley Cyrus is, 

but we are just simple folk 

trying to make it to the 

next coffee break. 

BALENCIAGA 

It’s history? 

It’s just like… when you… uh? Okay, perhaps 

this is more about capturing a moment in history. 

To pay homage to that time when you ran out 

of toilet paper during Covid-19 lockdowns and 

the supermarket was about to close and the 

washing wasn’t done. So, you threw on a very 

cute, oversized shirt-dress and your partner’s 

sweatpants. And then you strutted down those 

aisles owning it, winking at the man in his slippers 

and nodding in respect to the woman wearing a 

jaunty scarf over her pyjama top. 

How do we… 

We’re practical people. 

How is the bathroom situation 

going to work in this? 

(We’re still struggling with 

jumpsuits.) How do you get in 

the car? However, we do like 

that it inadvertently has a 

handy spot to rest 

your drink.

52 Style | Fashion 

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Dr Philip Frost & 

Shelley Frost 

Skills over mils 

With the rise of injectable clinics, Face Value’s 

Dr Philip Frost says it is now even more important 

to check the expertise behind the needle. 

Tips 

1. Do not be leD by 

price point 

“Often you don’t need 

to use large amounts to 

achieve beautiful outcomes. 

We have moved away from 

giving people prices before 

consultation, because often 

they may need less than 

a syringe of filler to get 

the best outcome – that’s 

where skill and experience 

comes in,” says Dr Frost. 

2. MeMbers 

Choose clinics that have 

practitioners as members of 

the New Zealand Society 

of Cosmetic Medicine. 

Belonging to a professional 

body ensures accreditation, 

standards of practice and 

the continued upskilling 

of members. 

3. eMbrace your 

natural aesthetic 

Do not be led to 

unachievable or 

inappropriate outcomes 

by social media. “Large lips 

and over-pointed chins 

are becoming normalised. 

Understand what is ‘normal 

beautiful’ as compared to a 

Photoshopped social media 

post,” says Dr Frost. 

ach face has its own natural aesthetic and there is a deft skill in finding 

E and honouring it. 

However, Face Value’s Dr Philip Frost says that with an “escalation” 

of injectable clinics, sees the potential for quantity to outweigh not only 

quality, but the expertise and safe guards behind these medical procedures. 

Injectables are not just another beauty treatment. 

“These are medical treatments and the anti-wrinkle formulations have 

to be prescribed by a doctor, and then can be administered by a nurse 

working under standing orders,” explains Dr Frost. 

“Complications are, fortunately, rare, but if they do arise, it gives 

assurance to clients if there is quick access to medical backup.” 

This is especially true of dermal fillers, yet in some cases, overseeing clinic 

doctors are not in the same building, city or even in the same island. 

“There is great trust in the injector and trust should come with skills, 

professionalism, and knowledge. Make sure you understand where the 

safest place is to seek treatment, and where you get assurance that if there 

is a complication you’ll be managed efficiently and be well cared for.” 

There’s not a one-size-fits-all solution either. Says Face Value’s co-owner 

and registered nurse Shelley Frost, cosmetic injectables should never follow 

a formulaic approach. 

“Every face, not surprisingly, is wonderfully different. You should seek a 

practitioner with both the skills and artistry, who properly assesses your 

face and tailors the treatment to suit. 

You want someone who has the required in depth knowledge of facial 

anatomy as well as the experience to safely tailor the treatment to achieve 

the best outcome. 

And that includes accepting the skilled injector knows when you have 

reached your natural aesthetic. 

“Even if the client wants two mils, it is about having that skill to say, ‘No, 

this is where we will stop. I think your lips look lovely at 0.6mls. This is the 

natural end point and anything past this will give you an unnatural aesthetic 

and can adversely affect how you are perceived and relate to those around 

you,’” explains Dr Frost. 

“If the client understands and is on the same page, we progress. If the 

client wants something beyond the natural aesthetic, we decline. That’s 

why you need a comprehensive initial consultation to work out your 

individual plan.” 

So, the message is clear – do your homework. Who will you trust to hold 

the needle? Will they tell you when enough is enough? 

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56 Style | Beauty 

Tried and tested 

The Style team trial the latest beauty products. 

Sothys Hydrating Youth Cream 

As soon as I started blending this cream into 

my face and neck, I swear I heard a choir of 

angels. This is one smooth velvety operator. 

You can use this as a day or night cream. 

I applied at night-time to begin with and the 

texture was just right. I really felt like it was 

replenishing my skin. In the morning my skin 

felt soft and hydrated. A hint of wild boletus 

mushroom comes through ever so slightly 

and is, surprisingly, a lovely fragrance. For a 

gal nearing her 40s, I’m keen on preserving 

any youthfulness. Thanks Sothys! 

RRP $139 

DESIGNER 

AND HOMEWARES 

ENTHUSIAST 

EMMA 

ROGERS 

EDITOR 

AND GIN 

APPRECIATOR 

KATE 

PREECE 

Weleda Pomegranate Firming Facial Oil 

There are some products that just make you feel better, and 

this new addition to the Weleda range is one of them. The 

hero ingredient is pomegranate oil, a natural antioxidant, but 

there are seven other organic plant oils in the mix. 

It absorbs easily and its non-greasy finish readies my face 

for a smooth application of foundation, all while I enjoy its 

sweet orange and vanilla fragrance. 

I can’t fault it – it’s luxurious and ideal for countering winter 

dryness, plus it’s from a certified natural skincare brand. 

RRP $48.90 

Karen Murrell 21 Fiery Ruby lip colour 

I haven’t worn lipstick in five years, so when editor Kate handed 

me this lipstick to try, I looked at her rather incredulously. But she 

knew something I didn’t – that it was time for me to embrace the 

boss-goddess wandering around inside. Turns out she likes Fiery 

Ruby – a lot. Now, unfortunately I left the lippie in the car on a 

warm day, but this wee survivor gathered itself back together and 

is still going strong (with a lip brush). It doesn’t dry out my lips and 

that could be because its active natural ingredients include evening 

primrose oil. Pass me a lippie please, in every colour. 

RRP $32 

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EDITOR AND 

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58 Style | Wellbeing 

The simple things 

Simple changes can make your diet one that nourishes your body 

and health long-term, says naturopath Deanna Copland. 

Avoid going to the extremes of diet and restriction and instead choose 

to slowly change your eating habits to embrace the foods that nourish 

you. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can improve overall wellbeing 

and reduce the risk of a range of preventable chronic diseases, including 

some cancers. Up to a third of all cancers are preventable through simple 

lifestyle changes, including maintaining a healthy weight, eating a healthy 

diet, limiting alcohol and being active. So, here are some simple tips and 

tricks that can easily be incorporated into a busy lifestyle.

Style | Wellbeing 59 

Skin on 

A lot of powerful nutrients are in fruit and vege 

skins, so where possible, leave them on. When 

buying non-organic produce, you can soak them 

in your kitchen sink with water and a good splash 

of apple cider vinegar to break down some of the 

pesticides on the skin’s surface. 

Shop around the edges 

It can all be so confusing as to what is good for us and 

what isn’t. A way to make this easier is to shop around 

the outskirts of the supermarket: fresh fruit and veges, 

then on to lean meats, fish, dairy products and eggs. 

The occasional exception is items such as 

herbal teas, cooking oils, nuts and seeds, which 

tend to be on shelves within the aisles. 

Tired? Get prepared 

Snacks can let people down. We often grab 

high-energy foods that are quick and easy when 

stressed or tired, rather than actually hungry. 

Keep healthy snacks, such as raw nuts and seeds, 

nearby with some dark chocolate (in a portioncontrolled 

container), vege sticks with hummus 

or nut butter, or a piece of fresh fruit. Raspberry 

Coconut Truffles (page 60) are a tasty treat to 

have occasionally, rather than a daily snack. 

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60 Style | Wellbeing 

Raw & cooked 

Raw and cooked veges offer different 

nutrients. An example is a tomato. In its 

raw form it is a great source of vitamin 

C, but when it is cooked the vitamin C 

is destroyed; instead, cooked tomatoes 

offer lycopene, another antioxidant that 

has been shown to help reduce the risk 

of prostate cancer. Aim to eat a mix of 

raw and cooked veges each day. 

Avoid dried fruits as they have 

concentrated fruit sugars and are 

usually sprayed with sulphites to help 

them retain their colour. Sulphites 

can exacerbate allergies, asthma and 

eczema in some individuals. 

Which sugar? 

Many sugar-free recipes use sugar 

alternatives such as dates, honey and/or 

coconut sugar, which are better options 

than sugar (however, they still need to be 

used in moderation). 

Brown rice syrup is also used and is 

a good alternative as it is 100 per cent 

glucose, which is easily utilised by the whole 

body for energy (unlike fructose, another 

sugar molecule that is metabolised by the 

liver then stored as fat). When recipes call 

for a sweetener, this is a better option – 

however, it is still a sugar. I would try using 

less than the recipes states to reduce your 

sweet cravings. 

There are some useful books and movies 

that can shed more light on food trends and 

how certain foods work in our body. Look 

to That Sugar Film (2014) and Food Matters 

(2008), plus David Gillespie’s book Sweet 

Poison: Why Sugar Makes Us Fat (2008). 

Raspberry 

Coconut Truffles 

INGREDIENTS 

1½ cups unsweetened, shredded coconut 

1 cup almond meal (or ground sunflower seeds to 

make it nut-free) 

½ cup freeze-dried raspberry powder 

4 Tbsp coconut oil, softened 

2 Tbsp brown rice syrup 

zest and juice of a lemon 

¼ tsp vanilla extract 

extra coconut for rolling 

METHOD 

1. Place all ingredients, except the extra coconut 

for rolling, into a food processor and mix until 

combined. 

2. Shape into balls and roll in the extra coconut. 

3. Store in the fridge or freezer.

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62 Style | Read 

The book nook 

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

NEW RELEASES 

My Amy: The Life We 

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Tyler James 

(Macmillan, $39.99) 

We might think we know what happened to singer/ 

songwriter Amy Winehouse, but we don’t. Tyler James, 

Amy’s best friend from age 13, lived with her from their 

late teenage years to the day she died. He shares details 

of Amy’s volatile marriage, escalating addictions, selfharm 

and eating disorders, and how the toxic nature 

of fame warped Amy’s reality. Tyler knew better than 

anyone the real Amy the public rarely saw – the hilarious, 

uncompromising force-of-nature who was busy taking 

care of everyone else. 

Big Dog, Small Dog (NZ) 

Selina McIntyre 

(HarperCollins, $37.99) 

Dog behaviour expert Selina McIntyre uses a natural 

and direct method, helping humans understand how 

dogs deal with things like fear, change and anxiety. This 

book is packed with practical advice and natural ways 

to understand your dog’s world. 

The Disappearing Act 

Catherine Steadman 

(Simon & Schuster, $37.99) 

Mia Eliot has travelled to LA for pilot season. This is her 

big chance to make it as an actor in Hollywood. At an 

audition she meets Emily, and what starts as a simple 

favour takes a dark turn when Emily goes missing and Mia 

is the last person to have seen her. 

Then a woman turns up, claiming to be Emily, but she is 

nothing like Mia remembers. Starting to question her own 

sanity, she goes on a desperate and dangerous search for 

answers, knowing something is very, very wrong. 

We Were Not Men 

Campbell Mattinson 

(HarperCollins, $35) 

Love for nine-year-old twins Jon and Eden Hardacre is 

simple: their mum, the creek that they swim in, each 

other. But then there’s a terrible accident. And in its 

wake, they develop a desperation – a yearning – to 

outgrow tragedy. They get older, compete with each 

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• It is nearly 40km long and about 

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• The best beaches are only 

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• There are a number of 

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Naturally 

Visit the natural wonders, including a wildlife sanctuary and a ‘dig-it-yourself’ thermal pool, 

and luxuriate in beautiful local dining on a road trip around the Bay of Plenty. 

Words & Photos Laura Smith 

ABOVE: In Waitao, an easy 10-minute forest walk leads to the stunning Kaiate/Te Rerekawau Falls.


It might be a less-than-charming comparison, but I liken 

myself to a lizard; I thrive in a warmer climate. 

Being Southland-based, with only a very small chance of an 

island getaway anytime soon, the opportunity to spend five 

days in the Bay of Plenty was very much welcome. 

I knew I was in for a treat when I had to remove clothing 

layers when I landed in Tauranga mid-afternoon. 

A mere 6km from the city, I exited the terminal, found 

my rental car and began the short trip to my hotel, Trinity 

Wharf (51 Dive Crescent), my home-away-from-home for 

the next two nights. 

Close to town, I walked to the city centre for dinner. 

Macau Restaurant (59 The Strand) specialises in mouthwatering 

sharing plates. I sampled a few and was impressed. 

An early start was in store for me the next day, and I 

travelled north to Waihī Beach. 

While the journey was not a long one, I wanted to ensure 

there was enough time to explore the towns along the way 

– and there are some gems. 

Coffee was a high priority, so a quick detour from State 

Highway 2 to Te Puna Deli (17B Minden Road) fixed my 

craving. Fresh and fragrant produce was piled on a centre 

table, while baked goods complemented the aroma. 

My next stop was for a quick pie in Katikati, where 

a planned five-minute break turned into an hour’s 

exploration as I was captivated by the obvious pride the 

community had for its home. 

The ever-present buzz of Bay of Plenty cicadas is the 

musical accompaniment for strolling down the muralfilled 

streets. The small town’s history is displayed in the 

large and numerous pieces of art, as well as in The Arts 

Junction (36 Main Road). Here you can find the Carlton 

Gallery, the Katikati Visitor Information Centre and 

the Junction Theatre – all well worth a visit. Friendly and 

knowledgeable, the staff are more than happy to provide 

information on the area. 

Rolling waves and a long stretch of sandy beach 

welcomed me at Waihī. I drove to the northern end of 

the township, where I set out on a rewarding walk to 

Orokawa Bay. 

Spectacular scenery and great fishing opportunities await, 

while the 45-minute (one-way) walk takes you through 

the scenic reserve’s native bush. The track winds around 

the edge of the coast, offering glimpses of an azure Pacific 

Ocean. At the end, I kicked off my shoes and rested on the 

sandy beach. 

ABOVE CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Cob Cottage offers a beautiful and comfortable stay, nestled in nature; Demian Dunlop’s Flatwhite café has 

a beautiful spot overlooking the beach; The Bay of Plenty is well known for its sandy beaches, such as at Orokawa Bay, near Waihī Beach.

Style | Travel 69 

I’d recommend spending some time in this part of the bay. 

Beautiful Ōhope is close by and the road around to Ōpōtiki and 

further offers some gorgeous sights. 

Working up an appetite again, I made my way back to the 

car and drove through the village to have lunch at Flatwhite 

(21 Shaw Road). A beachfront delight, the restaurant sits 

almost on the sand. Keeping with the marine theme, I chose 

fish tacos for my meal. Beautiful. 

I spoke with the co-owner of the restaurant, who has 

ties to the South. Having trained in Queenstown and with 

relatives in Winton, Demian Dunlop appreciates southern 

living. However, the draw of the bay’s warm climate and 

beach living had him take a position as the chef at Flatwhite. 

“Waihī Beach is a hidden gem. It’s a beautiful place – we 

have a lot to offer.” 

I had to agree. 

My time there, however, had to come to an end and I 

headed back towards Tauranga. 

With a slight phobia of massages, I wasn’t initially excited 

for my trip to Fernland Spa (250 Cambridge Road, 

Bethlehem). My experience, however, proved me a fool. I 

am not ‘good’ at relaxation, but after a soak in the private 

thermal mineral pool I was more than ready to give it a try. 

My half-hour massage began, and I was slipping, slipping, 

slipping away. 

Evening came, and as I sat down to dinner at Sugo 

(19 Wharf Street) I appreciated every luscious mouthful. 

I was salivating just looking at the menu: rock melon and 

prosciutto, tiramisu, beetroot and ricotta tortellini, with 

a wicked drinks list, too. Not too many though, as it was 

another early start the next day – a roadie to Whakatāne. 

Low sun and a light haze drifting off the sea set a serene 

scene for the hour-long drive. However, rough seas were 

forecast, and with a previous activity already having been 

cancelled the day before, I was lucky it had calmed enough 

for my next. And it was one I was very ready for: a tour of 

Moutohorā Island (Whale Island). 

One of the country’s most restricted pest-free wildlife 

sanctuaries, it was a privilege to be boarding a boat with 

Moutohorā Island Sanctuary Tours (15 The Strand, 

Whakatāne). As such, biosecurity was completed before 

boarding. After a bumpy ride over, the sea calmed as we 

drew closer to the Department of Conservation and Ngāti 

Awa-managed island. 

The first highlight was spotting the numerous fur seals that 

call Moutohorā Island home. As we bobbed towards our 

landing point, birds could be seen and heard among the hum 

of cicadas. 

Our small group of about 10 or so began a short and slow 

walk, stopping occasionally to hear stories of the history and 

character of the island as we traversed through native bush. 

The well-formed track led north to a vantage point, close 

to a historical pā, where we looked out across the ocean. 

Retracing our steps, we visited a resident tuatara, which 

chilled near its burrow as we waved hello. 

The last part of our island journey was to Onepū/Sulphur 

Bay. Aptly named, the bay serves as a reminder of the 

island’s volcanic nature. Spades were handed out and we 

worked to dig ourselves a geothermal pool; others relaxed 

with an eagle ray for company in the warm, calm water. 

We left the island in no rush, and we farewelled in 

Whakatāne with a smile and a wave. 

I’d recommend spending some time in this part of the bay. 

Beautiful Ōhope is close by and the road around to Ōpōtiki 

and further offers some gorgeous sights. 

For me, dinner was soon of high priority. 

I was to stay in Waitao that evening, so I made my way 

back on to State Highway 2 and travelled to Te Puke for a 

quick feed. 

I navigated the short, twisting drive to Cob Cottage 

(662 Te Puke Quarry Road). An impressive place to stay, 

the cottage was built by locals wanting to learn the art of 

natural building (so they made it out of clay, sand and straw). 

Owned and obviously cherished by the Partridge family, the 

cottage makes for a beautiful and romantic refuge. 

I arrived shortly before dusk and, having settled in, I 

paused to admire my surroundings. Magpies chattered and 

insects played their evening song, with me soaking it all in 

while cuddled up on a couch by a brazier. Sleep came easily. 

The last day of my trip had arrived and I still had so much 

I wanted to do, to see. Evidently not having had my fill of 

natural wonders, my first trip was to Kaiate/Te Rerekawau 

Falls. A 10-minute drive from the cottage, the easy walk 

weaves down to the falls and back. 

Various stops along the way offered drastically different 

views: wide and open to Mount Maunganui in the distance; 

corridors of native flora; and volumes of rushing water, 

pooling, trickling, gushing down. It was all too much for my 

senses, and I was hungry again. 

So, off I went to Pāpāmoa for breakfast. Coffee and crêpes 

at Henry & Ted (5 Golden Sands Drive) went down well 

and kept me going while I visited nearby towns. Back on the 

road east, I took a turnoff towards Pukehina. 

The reason for my visit to the small beach town was to 

meet the team behind Lumberjack Brewing (90 Pukehina 

Beach Road). Kitted out with a small taproom, the brewery 

is open on Friday and Saturday afternoons.


This year, owner Ian O’Malley quit his job to work on 

the craft beer brewery full-time. He studied in Dunedin and 

played for St Kilda Brass; he now teaches brass one day a 

week at the local school. 

“We decided to just take the leap.” 

This may have been an easy decision, having won the 

SOBA Bay of Plenty Brewery of the Year in 2019, and with 

support from the local community. 

In the process of expanding the business, he invites locals 

and vacationers alike to pop in for a brew or two. 

With only one road into Pukehina, he told me to 

keep driving down and visit the beach. It was certainly 

somewhere I could spend some time – a quaint beach 

town, still with the rural charm us southerners are used to. 

Nearby Maketū is similarly beautiful. Activities around 

the area are numerous, such as horse riding, fishing and 

kayaking, to name but a few. 

Known for its kiwifruit cultivation, Te Puke works as a good 

base for those wanting to do orchard tours. For me, food was 

once more on my mind. The focus for those who run The 

Daily (3 Commerce Lane), however, is the community. 

Owned by The Search Party Charitable Trust, all profits 

from the café and catering goes back to the Te Puke 

community, with the aim of breaking the poverty cycle. 

And the food? Superb. 

My vacation was coming to an end, but I still had one 

more thing to check off my to-do list. 

Turning towards Mount Maunganui, I checked into 

The Beaumont Apartments (12 Maunganui Road) and 

relaxed in the bright lounge for an hour. Then I headed 

to the beach, where I donned a wetsuit. I tried to surf... 

and failed. 

This was not due to a lack of patience, support or 

commitment from my instructor, Paddy Maddocks. 

The crew at Hibiscus Surf School (Main Beach) 

are experienced and, thankfully, kind to beginners 

like me. 

For those who possess more skill than myself, they 

offer advanced lessons as well. My private lesson, which 

lasted an hour and a half, completed my holiday and was 

the ideal way to spend the remaining time I had in the 

sunny Bay of Plenty. 

Laura Smith was hosted by Tourism Bay of Plenty. 

ABOVE CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Lumberjack Brewing owner Ian O’Malley is excited for the future of his Pukehina business; 

Fabulous food with a focus on caring for the community is what The Daily in Te Puke does well; Hibiscus Surf School instructor 

Paddy Maddocks has spent the past few years in Mount Maunganui.

HOUSE OF TRAVEL MERIVALE-SHIRLEY 

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Since Covid interrupted our lives the Travel Industry has been hit hard by a complete downturn in business with no 

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During 2020, Nicky de Clifford and Lisa Hutchison, merged their office from the Shirley location into the Merivale 

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Right now, the industry needs the support of our community and urge you to consider using a travel agent for your next booking. Travel 

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SMC INSPIRING 

WOMEN’S LUNCH 

It was a full house at St Margaret’s College’s annual 

Inspiring Women’s Lunch at The George, with mothers and 

Old Girls coming to listen to renowned philanthropist and 

businesswoman, Theresa Gattung, talk about the radically 

generous SheEO community and how she aims to make a 

profound difference in the lives of women and girls in New 

Zealand and around the world. 

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1. Georgia Sullivan, Jo Downes; 2. Kate Simpson, Jo Dobson; 3. Reia Stannard, Georgie Wilson, Diana Patchett, Sarah Stevenson; 4. Antonia Maynard, Georgie McKenzie, 

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IHF HEALTH CLUB OPENS 

AT THE CROSSING 

IHF Health Club celebrated the opening of its new premises 

at The Crossing alongside friends and family. Promising 

to redesign the health and fitness industry, with the best 

of everything from weights and cardio to health coaching, 

innovative group fitness classes, saunas, plunge pools, and 

an exclusive and unique members lounge, IHF Health Club is 

welcoming new members and offering day tours to check out 

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SING ALONG 

The Come Together supergroup of Kiwi artists and 

musicians (including Jon Toogood, Luke Buda and Mel 

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concert along with a bonus set of classic hits and deep 

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