Style: December 10, 2021

The south island lifestyle magazine 

INSIDE: THE 

TEEN EDIT 

December 2021 / January 2022 

the People. The PLACES. ThE TRENDS. 

Family values 

Lynette mcfadden’s 

wellbeing reset 

Joy to the world 

christmas traditions 

on the table 

The main event 

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A note to you 

There couldn’t be two more different months of the year 

than December and January. One is an end; the other, a 

beginning. 

December means we get to break out the baubles and 

indulge in time-honoured Christmas traditions. With New 

Zealand the melting pot it is today, Anna Wallace reached out 

to residents around the South Island to see just how they mark 

the occasion (page 25). It’s not all about glazed ham and pavlova 

any more! 

Looking past Christmas leftovers, we have the opportunity to 

start a new year in a new light. Accomplished businesswoman 

Lynette McFadden shares with us her experiences of 2021, a 

year that pushed her outside her comfort zone. The upheaval 

of a global pandemic saw her draw strength and grounding from 

close family, something from which we can all learn as we step 

into 2022. 

In a Style first, we have a dedicated section for generation Z, 

and who better to pen it than those living the life. Discover what 

our teens want to watch and read, as well as where they want 

to go this summer, in our Teen Edit (from page 65 onwards). 

This edition is also the last under my editorship. After four 

years in the hot seat, and seven with the company, I leave 

behind a greatly talented team that I know will keep you forever 

in Style. Thank you all for your ongoing support. 

The team and I wish you the very best for the festivities to 

come – and all that follows this summer. 

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CONTENTS 

In this issue 

Regulars 

12 & 66 NEWSFEED 

16 EVENTS 

86 SEE BE SEEN 

Were you at this month’s 

soirées? 

90 WIN WITH STYLE 

A Queenstown sleepover, teen 

tech upgrade & more 

Entertainment 

& Culture 

60 SUMMER READING 

There’s something for 

everyone in this hot list 

62 BOOK NOOK 

New releases & our partner’s 

top picks 

Features 

19 WELLBEING RESET 

In tough times, Lynette 

McFadden turns to family 

25 EAT & BE MERRY 

Cultural traditions to get us 

in the festive spirit 

57 NATURE CALLS 

Conservation sites to 

scratch that camping itch 

Drink 

48 WHY, HELLO THERE 

Mix it up with these 

refreshing new drops 

72 

37 

65 

RESENE 

BROOM 

COLOURS OF 

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. 

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Home 

32 THE GREAT OUTDOORS 

What makes outdoor 

furniture stand up to the 

elements? 

37 REFLECTIONS 

Resort-style pool landscaping 

47 SAVE OR SPLASH 

Move over Gwyneth, we’re 

having a Hamptons moment 

Beauty 

54 WE TRIED IT 

The Style team goes skin 

deep with the latest beauty 

products 

80 

The Teen Edit 

68 THE MEDALLIST 

Will Stedman cements his 

inspirational status 

72 DO UP YOUR DEN 

Bedroom makeover inspo 

74 HEALTH POINTS 

A holistic look at how to 

stay at the top of your game 

78 FINAL FLOURISHES 

Accessories to splurge on 

80 ACCESS ALL AREAS 

Fashion that will take you 

from the mall to the beach 

and back 

82 SCHOOL’S OUT 

A school-leaver’s guide 

to fun & adventure in 

Queenstown 

84 BE ENTERTAINED 

Binge-worthy and addictive 

pop culture highlights 

View us online 

Our cover 

After what’s been a challenging few years, 

Harcourts Gold owner Lynette McFadden 

talks about her wellbeing journey and the 

importance of whānau, especially at this 

time of year (page 19). 

Photo: Darin Young 

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NEWSFEED 

Movember momentum 

Style stablemate, Rugby 

News, recently joined up 

with Movember New 

Zealand, donating $1 

from every copy sold 

and $4 for every new or 

renewed subscription. It’s 

on sale until December 

13 so there’s still time to 

sort a gift subscription 

and support men’s 

health. rugbynews.co.nz 

Season of charity 

Many charities are making sure kids don’t miss out. 

Birthright supports families led by one person. To gift 

goods or a holiday experience, email 

office@birthrightcanterbury.org.nz 

HUG aims to brighten the day for kids under 5 living 

in poverty. See gift drop-off points at hug4kids.nz. 

We can’t wait to try… 

• The tranquility solar pool, crazy river and 

pool-side beverage service at the new 

Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa in Methven, 

Canterbury. opuke.nz 

• A festive DIY project, using the resources 

and ideas from Spotlight (Moorhouse Ave, 

Christchurch; Vogel St, Dunedin) – we like the 

sound of a personalised ornament, wine bottle 

bag or stylish decorative garland. 

spotlightstores.com/projects/christmas-projects 

• Making it all the way around the newest 

inflatable aquapark at Kaikanui Aqualand NZ 

(Kaiapoi, Canterbury) without embarrassing 

ourselves in front of the kids. aqualand.co.nz

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Genius gifts 

If you’ve got loved ones afar, Trees That Count 

facilitates you gifting a native tree planting (for as little as 

$10). Add your personalised wishes, and find out what 

project you’re helping. treesthatcount.co.nz 

The Christchurch Food Show isn’t until March, but 

they’ve curated nearly 80 Christmas deals on food and 

refreshments from exhibitors. thefoodshow.co.nz 

Give the gift of Matilda – Roald Dahl’s Matilda The 

Musical, that is. Adding to the much-loved story are 

dance numbers, catchy songs and talented performers 

– coming to Isaac Theatre Royal April 14 – May 1. 

showbiz.org.nz 

Footprint 

New Zealand has once again shown its number 8 wire 

mentality with a new, sustainable shoe brand hailing 

from our shores. YY Nation has launched a Legacy 

Footwear Collection that includes the world’s lowest 

carbon footprint sneaker. Made from materials like wool, 

bamboo, pineapple husk, recycled post-consumer plastic, 

algae and sugar cane – all elements are designed to be 

reused and repurposed. Launching with four styles and 

available in 12 colours. yynation.com 

Hit the reset button 

Are you over the same dinner rotation? 

Do your pants feel tight? Need a New 

Year nudge? If so, the Fresh Start 6-Week 

Reset is for you. 

Back in spring, it was our get-out-of-jail 

card to experience some exciting new 

flavours and reset what fuel we put into 

our bods. We did four nights a week for 

two people; using the app and choosing 

meals was too easy. All meat and produce 

is free range and sustainably sourced, with 

a recyclable box and insulated NZ wool 

bag for freshness! 

The Fresh Start 6-Week Reset adds 

to your culinary knowledge, gives you 

a community of support and brings the 

tastes of the world to your table. Keep an 

eye out for the new programme. 

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– Emma Rogers, designer 

Iconic lunch repackaged 

Instead of the usual Christmas Day lunch, the 

City Mission will be giving out Christmas food 

hampers and setting up a toy shop so families 

can get presents for their children too. Donations 

welcome – see the Christmas Wishlist on the City 

Mission website. citymission.org.nz/our-wishlist 

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Culture 

What is it? 

At its best or most vital, I think of 

culture as a heartbeat – a pulse – 

providing purpose and substance 

for the people comprising the group. 

I imagine a massive tapestry in 

which every person has contributed 

to the pattern, leaving a distinct 

impression, and that all of this 

creates something tangible and 

recognizable for others wanting to 

be part of that culture. 

We are all influenced by culture. In the 

sporting arena, culture is easily evident 

in the polarized extremes of winning and 

losing. A great team will often demonstrate 

a strong culture enhanced by equally 

strong leadership – our national rugby 

team often comes to mind – whilst a team 

that is struggling to win or even connect 

will have nothing binding the players 

together. Perhaps it’s due to a preference 

for individual game plans and personal 

glory rather than teamwork based on 

shared success. 

Business is no different. Cultures within 

workplaces are critical in establishing 

values and beliefs, shared traditions and 

an identity based on songs, symbols 

and stories. When this goes well, it looks 

like a picture of personal responsibility 

combined with collective success, feelings 

of being valued and the absence of a 

sense of entitlement. In an industry like 

real estate, collective group success 

can sometimes get replaced by more 

individualized pursuits, and leadership 

becomes an essential element in ensuring 

the culture isn’t altered because of this. 

Obvious success can be a sign that a 

culture is robust, but it’s what sits under the 

success that really needs identifying: 

Preparing and training – this means 

knowing what the goal is, having the right 

tools and being supported in your journey. 

This also requires agility. Sometimes the 

gameplan needs to change and you must 

be astute enough to do that. 

Caring about the person next to you – it 

seems obvious, but for some individuals 

this is really hard and it’s not on their radar 

… though it needs to be if the culture you 

are striving for is about lifting everyone and 

not just the chosen few. 

Having standards and values – ‘this is how 

we do it’, then doing it proudly and in the 

absolute best possible way. Remember, 

these levels won’t stand still. They must 

be continually reviewed and improved on. 

Culture benefits from being dynamic; the 

opposite would mean stagnation. 

I’ve learnt even more about this lately, 

having spent time with some of New 

Zealand’s most renowned sporting leaders 

and legends. To a man, of which there 

were two (and one incredible woman), 

they confirmed the importance of culture, 

vision, leadership and mateship. And, 

finally, ‘what you do off field reflects how 

you play on field’. After all, life itself is a 

field, so to speak. 

So, there you have it. A tiny snapshot of 

what culture can mean. But the story needs 

one more question: what are you as an 

individual doing for the culture of the group 

or groups you belong to? Are you adding to 

its pulse or tapestry, or taking from it? 

Life is made better when you add. 

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there 

Until January 20 

Little Shop of 

Horrors 

The hilarious story of 

hapless florist Seymour 

and his bloodthirsty 

singing plant. Highly 

visual, this fun musical 

will transport you. 

Court Theatre, 

Christchurch 

Cherry Festival 

This quirky, family fun event is 

free. See how far you can go at 

the National Cherry Stone Spitting 

Competition (gold coin entry). 

McNulty Gardens, Cromwell, 

December 28 

Vantage Criterium 

National Champs 

New Zealand’s top cyclists will 

compete for national titles over a 

multi-lap circuit through the inner city. 

Preceded by the Koha Fitness Street 

Race, U17 and U19 categories. 

Christchurch CBD, 

January 16 

The Great Kiwi Beer Festival 

Quench your thirst with the latest 

pours from more than 40 craft brewers. 

Along with hoptastic beers on tap, 

there’s workshops and seminars. The 

live music line-up looks ace too. 

Hagley Park, 

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December 18 

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Get your seasonal music fix 

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Christchurch Town Hall 

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Style | Feature 19 

Whānau and wellbeing 

In Lynette McFadden’s own words, “it’s been challenging at times” over the past two years. 

The real estate icon shares how she’s dedicated herself to wellbeing, 

without compromising on her values or professionalism. 

Words Anna Wallace Photos Darin Young 

ABOVE: In a “Covid-constant world”, Lynette has achieved balance by adjusting her ways of working, health habits 

and family time – while still indulging in her passion for art and travel.

20 Style | Feature 

ife is bigger than what our occupations are,” says 

“LLynette as we sit in the bustling office that houses 

50 real estate consultants in Papanui, Christchurch. She 

and her husband John have owned the Harcourts Gold 

franchise since its inception in 1998 and, at times, it 

has felt like her whole world. But she’s at a place in her 

life where meaning comes from deep connections, in 

business and beyond. 

“In our Covid-constant world, I’ve noticed people are 

thinking is this what I want to do? Is this enough? Does it 

make me feel good? And that’s fair enough.” 

Lynette hasn’t been immune to the psychological 

effects of this unprecedented period. After the ‘bottomfalling-out’ 

feel of real estate during part of 2020, 

followed by this year’s meteoric rise, the businesswoman 

knows better than most the scenarios that wake you in 

the early hours. 

“I struggled with the challenges of Covid. I was so 

stressed about how the hell it would all turn out. We 

didn’t realise we’d have this monumental market shift 

– initially, I just saw pain and loss. 

“It introduced uncertainty, and that affects the way 

everybody reacts under stress. As a leader, that places 

additional weight on your shoulders,” she explains. 

Lynette’s whole family came to stay with the couple 

during the first lockdown in 2020. 

“My dad would get up and just sit with me when I 

was up at 3am! Just so I’d feel that comfort – he didn’t 

talk or know the slightest bit about business, but it really 

helped me while I worked.” 

To be at the top of one’s game in a very competitive 

industry takes a lot (theirs was named top international 

office in the 2020 Harcourts International Awards). 

Unsurprisingly then, when Lynette needed to lighten her 

physical and emotional load, she turned first to family. 

THE COMFORT OF WHĀNAU 

Luckily, Lynette has a strong and deeply connected 

family unit that includes John and her two sons, Harry 

(29) and Louis (22), as well as her mum and dad, sister 

Elise and two nieces. 

When Lynette reached out to her parents near the 

end of last year, they immediately answered the call. 

“I asked my folks if they would come home for a 

couple of nights a week, to bring their gorgeous family 

ethos with them. They didn’t ask why, they just asked 

when. They’re totally selfless – that’s the example that 

we’ve been set.” 

So, mum Ev cooked the family a meal two nights a 

week, and dad Gary could be found watching re-runs 

of the Warriors at their place. “It’s the joy of knowing 

you’re coming home to a family and there’s nothing 

expected of you.” 

This conscious way of living echoes the Māori 

tradition of multiple generations residing together. 

“We built our home so it’s inter-generational, because 

ABOVE: Over the last year, the McFaddens and wider family have come together every week at Lynette and John’s home, 

which was designed to be inter-generational.


if my mum and dad came I knew I would want my sister 

and niece to come too. We have room for everybody 

to be with us comfortably,” Lynette says, radiating 

pleasure at the thought. 

WELLBEING RESET 

In what had been a “really challenging year”, Lynette 

focused on coping mechanisms, reducing stress and 

incorporating wellbeing habits by taking ‘micro-steps’. 

She became a pescetarian 18 months ago, for health 

and ethical reasons (“my dad keeps thinking it’s a bit 

of a phase, but it’s not”), is learning te reo Māori, and 

attended two “life-changing” wellness retreats with 

Dr Sarah Anticich and Gemma McCaw. After years of 

checking her phone late at night and working from the 

minute she woke up (starting at 5am), she’s chosen to 

“enter each day from a centred place”. Now, Lynette 

won’t look at anything on her phone until she has read 

something either instructional or “beautiful”. To silence 

her inner critic she tries “to expect the best from others 

and tell myself that I’ve done my best”. 

Water, sleep and nutrition have become mantras. 

She still loves wine and sugar though; after all, this 

energetic, extroverted and fearless leader needs some 

guilty pleasures. 

Despite the pandemic, indulging her passion for travel 

and art has not been foregone either. 

“We’ve travelled locally and I’ve been to a lot of new 

places this year – Stewart Island was fantastic, Karamea 

was sort of old-school. Cape Kidnappers and Kauri Cliffs 

in the Far North are owned by an American family with 

massive art collections; being someone who absolutely 

loves art, that was a fabulous experience.” 

FORGING ONE’S PATH 

Lynette and John have seen their sons blossom into 

worldly, working 20-somethings. Lynette is keen to 

reassure the next generation that opportunities are still 

out there. 

“I don’t think your schooling defines who you are or 

who you’re going to be as a human being. I love the 

entrepreneurial mindset.” 

Their youngest son is in his first year of work after 

graduating from the University of Canterbury with a 

commerce degree. “Louis was the first person in our 

family to get a degree! We were hugely proud of him.” 

Harry is a ski professional, examining instructors 

and teaching for six months of the year in northern 

hemisphere countries, then spending the rest of the year 

based in Wānaka, where the family has a holiday home. 

“He did Outdoor Ed for his senior year at Mount 

Aspiring College and then studied at Otago Polytechnic. 

That was wonderful for his independence and wellbeing. 

It allowed him to extend himself in nature – the 

mountains are where he feels his most exhilarated and 

most calm,” she says. 

ABOVE: Whānau is important to Lynette’s wellbeing and way of life, including at Christmas. Left to right: Lynette’s sister Elise, dad Gary, Lynette 

and John McFadden, niece Coco, mum Ev, and son Louis.


Through Harry’s experiences, the McFaddens are 

becoming aware of the effects of global warming. 

“He’s really noticing the change in the weather on the 

mountains he’s on, how short the seasons are becoming 

– we try hard to understand that world, because that’s 

the world our kids are going to have,” she reflects. 

The McFaddens have viewed travel as an education 

for their boys, heading to Europe most years. John’s 

a keen cyclist so they have followed the Tour de 

France. Lynette says the boys were good sports 

when she dragged them around various European 

galleries and museums. 

“One year we did a family pilgrimage to the war sites 

in Europe – Louis was doing a lot about it at school. 

We went to Passchendaele for the 99-year anniversary, 

and to Normandy to see where the Allied troops 

landed. We even laid poppies on the graves of local 

Cantabs in Belgium; it was really moving.” 

Harry’s partner Lena is an Italian downhill ski-racing 

coach. Their wedding this year will be “very special” 

says the thrilled mum-in-law-to-be. 

“We’ve tried to open the world up through travel 

and experiences. As a consequence, the boys are 

comfortable in their own skin.” 

Lynette encourages teenagers to be themselves. 

“Don’t feel like you need to fit into someone else’s 

view of what your world needs to be like. The world’s 

changing all the time, there’s so much acceptance 

of variance. And if there isn’t, find a place where 

there is.” 

HAVE GOAL, WILL GROW 

For about 30 years, John and Lynette have set goals. 

Not the kind you mention off-hand at a New Year’s 

Eve party – the sort that are written down in journals, 

straddle the personal and the professional, and get 

revisited every few months. They started off as 

acquisitionary but are now more holistic – giving back 

to family, friends and community. 

This habit has become a family ritual, one Harry and 

Louis view as fun – and still partake in. 

“When the boys were little they would ask what 

we were doing. We said we’re talking about things 

we’d really like to do this year. They said, ‘Can we say 

something?’ So if you look in our past journals you’ll 

see things like ‘try other food’ or ‘do a jump on my 

skis’ – it’s like a time capsule! Even when Harry was 

away, he would still send his goals to us and we’d 

write them in his journal.” 

This passion for identifying where to go in life has 

taken Lynette down the business-mentoring path. 

“It’s one of the spaces I most like to be in. A mentor 

looks at things from a broader, more holistic place, in 

an unaffected way – like a life coach, a wise woman, or 

even your grandmother wanting to give you a bit of a 

smack now and again,” she says with a twinkle in her 

eye. “I mentor industry people and quite a lot of others 

– including successful businessmen! Trust and respect is 

a big part of it.” 

CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA 

“I absolutely adore Christmas! Sharing food is a really 

big thing for me – I can demonstrate how much I care. 

Our main Christmas ritual involves whitebait patties and 

champagne to start with, while playing Elvis really loud!” 

Ev and Elise will help produce tons of food: salmon 

will feature, as will desserts. There’s also pancetta and 

Aperol spritzes, in a nod to their Italian daughter-in-law. 

“We are always welcoming; anyone who’s at a loose 

end is always welcome.” 

As she sorts the Elvis playlist and indulges her love 

of gift-giving, Lynette is grateful for the joy that’s been 

created around her this year, from her parents staying 

to the new agents welcomed on board, the love 

of friends, Louis’ new job and Harry returning from 

overseas (and his impending marriage). “All of that has 

felt really good,” she signs off. 

ABOVE LEFT: John and Lynette have set goals for about 30 years – this is one of the skills that helps Lynette mentor other people. 

ABOVE RIGHT: Harry McFadden and his fiancée, Lena are both ski instructors. Harry still partakes in the family’s goal-setting, even when abroad.

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Cultural comforts 

As 2021 comes to a close, we ask Kiwis with Canadian, Filipino 

and Argentinian heritage to reflect and share their festive traditions. 

Words Anna Wallace 

Style | Feature 25

KATE GRATER 

CANADIAN KIWI 

Owner of the 

Pierogi Joint 

Lived in Christchurch 

since 2011 

Which culture are you from? 

I’m Jewish Canadian – I’ve just done a DNA 

test! I’m as Jew as Jew can be on my dad’s 

side, but my mum raised us in the Christian 

church. 

What do you miss? 

In Vancouver’s commercial district there’s 

the famous clamato juice, which is clam juice 

mixed with vodka and a garnish – it’s hair-ofthe-dog 

stuff. I miss the variety of authentic 

pockets around Vancouver, like Chinatown 

and the East Indian village. 

What holiday traditions and foods do you 

partake in? 

I struggle being abroad when it’s Thanksgiving 

in late November. I love pumpkin pie and 

we do mashed yams with cinnamon and 

marshmallow toasted on top! 

My mum raised us and we were all 

about Christmas – candlelight tours, making 

snowmen, decorating, carving pumpkins (and 

trying to eat the seeds, which were gross), 

church, carols. I try to recreate that for my 

son by throwing open our doors and hosting 

gatherings. Last year we did vegan festivities 

and there were 20-plus kids. 

I like making useful gifts that feed people 

and are paperless, like Moroccan spices in jars. 

What do people love about your cooking? 

Pierogi is a Polish food but with our long 

history of immigration, it’s so common in 

Canada that there’s a movement to label 

it our own – kind of like sushi is in New 

Zealand. Dumpling variations are common in 

Eastern Europe; it’s essentially peasant’s food, 

a plant-based dough that’s cheap and cheerful. 

Some people are just so happy to get 

pierogi! Canadians, Americans, Poles who 

grew up on it and people who’ve sampled it 

on their travels. A Polish businessman wanted 

to treat his clients to food from his culture, 

and I’ve had one guy tell me I’m in his will! 

Job satisfaction is pretty high. 

People are such foodies. We offer 

20 different flavours and uptake always 

increases around holiday season – the dishes 

never end! 

Biggest 2021 learnings? 

It’s overwhelming to just start up, but this is 

my craft, it’s my thing. You can change your 

life. As a small business there are growing 

pains, but when you get 60 emails coming in 

from people all around New Zealand saying 

they want to order pierogi, that’s exciting. 

I’ve learnt to take advice when experienced 

people offer it, and to have a Covid plan (we 

can always change if needed). 

What’s afoot for 2022? 

I’ve had a few goes at making the Pierogi 

Joint work and I keep bouncing back because 

I know I have something people want. We’re 

at the peak for what we can do with one 

person pinching pierogi, but the new machine 

we’ve imported will enable us to meet 

demand and work on an economic scale. 

Food is part of my heritage and I love 

events. I’ve done a couple of midwinter 

Christmas events that attract a lot of 

Canadians! We do cooking classes, birthdays 

and staff events. I hope we can be involved 

with more community events, like the 

Dumpling Market. The festival season has 

been pushed back so that will keep us busy 

right through to autumn. 

ELENA CRUZ 

FILIPINO KIWI 

University of Otago 

postgraduate student 

Lived in New Zealand 

since age eight 

How was 2021 for you? 

The highlight was finishing my honours 

degree in physiology. It was a juggle as I 

worked three jobs and was president of the 

Otago Filipino Students’ Association too; it’s 

been a crazy year! 

Which culture are you from? 

I was born in the Philippines, moved to 

Singapore when I was three, then Wellington 

when I was about eight. My family has a strong 

Catholic faith and many Filipino friends – both 

of which feature in our Christmas activities! 

As I didn’t grow up in the Philippines, 

the Otago Filipino Students’ Association in 

Dunedin helped me to get more in touch 

with my Filipino side and showed me how 

to incorporate traditions into life here. We 

often play Filipino party games at our club 

events, and everyone loves dancing and 

singing so the annual ball was a hit. 


partake in? 

Christmas is the most important time of 

year for us. It starts at the beginning of


“The best change in 

tradition when we 

came to New Zealand 

was starting to eat ham 

– it’s my favourite!” 

“We also have lots of 

noodles, because we 

believe this helps you 

live a long life.” 

September, when Mum puts up 

the Christmas tree and hangs up 

stockings. We all start going to church 

regularly. While studying, I’ve been 

going to the Holy Name church in 

North Dunedin. 

My dad always puts on movies like 

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas (1999 

and its sequel from 2004). As our 

family is spread across New Zealand, 

this together time is really special. 

Food is the most important 

part. After Christmas Eve mass we 

celebrate with Noche Buena, a 

midnight feast. After prayers, we sit 

down around a table full of round 

fruit – in our culture, this represents 

good luck. Fruits like apples, melons, 

blueberries, oranges are assorted on 

round plates. We also have lots of 

noodles, because we believe this helps 

you live a long life. The best change 

in tradition when we came to New 

Zealand was starting to eat ham – it’s 

my favourite! After church and after 

midnight, we open gifts. 

On Christmas Day, family friends 

come over for lunch – it’s massive and 

might include a barbecue. We have 

spaghetti, which is much sweeter than 

the Western version. Mum makes a 

lot of desserts too; my favourite is her 

leche flan. 

Any plans for the new year? 

After watching the fireworks at 

midnight, my parents turn on all the 

lights in the house – it’s symbolic of 

bringing light and happiness into the 

house for the year. My brother and I 

put coins in our pockets and jump, so 

that it brings us good fortune and we 

continue to grow. Mum will buy new 

fruits to put in the fruit bowl – I think 

the number corresponds with the 

year – so in 2022 she will put in 22! 

We might go camping at Lake 

Tekapo this festive season, as I’ve 

never been with family and my 

parents haven’t been there. I’d like to 

make it a new tradition. Knowing my 

mum, she will leave the lights on at 

home – for good luck. 

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ANTONELLA CASTAGNINO 

ARGENTINIAN 

Singer for 

Corazon Latino 

Has lived in 

Queenstown for 

two years 

ABOVE: Antonella joined 

the eight-piece Latin jazz 

band Corazon Latino 

this year, and they’ve 

started doing gigs in 

the Arrowtown region. 

Rediscovering singing 

has made the Argentinian 

“happy”. So too has 

Christmas, and the food 

and drink that comes 

with it. 

How did you end up in the Southern Lakes? 

I’m originally from Patagonia but have 

travelled around. I came to New Zealand 

because a friend recommended it. As I’m 

used to mountains and snow, my partner and 

I set up in Queenstown where we spend our 

winters snowboarding. 

There’s a big community of Latin 

Americans here. I thought going to a salsa 

class would be where I’d find a bunch of 

Latinos, but there’s people from everywhere! 

That’s what’s so nice about music. 

What’s been the best thing about 2021? 

Years ago, I used to be a big singer – it was 

one of my dreams when I was young – but I 

stopped when a past relationship went bad. 

At the start of 2021, my partner and I said 

we wanted to do more of the things we love. 

So I started going to singing lessons and the 

teacher introduced me to a group that was 

looking for a singer. I joined ‘Corazon Latino’, 

a Latin jazz band, around August. We played 

our first gig in November, so it’s incredible 

what we’ve achieved in a short time. 


partake in? 

I’ve had five Christmases away from family, 

which has been tough. 

Traditionally, we put up the Christmas tree 

on December 8 (Feast of the Immaculate 

Conception). I want to put ours up now! 

It’s very common for Christians in 

Argentina to celebrate on the evening of 

the 24th. We open presents after Midnight 

Mass and then have a dessert of ice cream, 

strawberries and meringue. 

Argentinians like to party so we sleep 

in before getting together for more food 

on Christmas Day. One of my favourite 

traditional dishes is vitello tonnato, a slowcooked 

veal steak that’s cut very thinly and 

served with a creamy anchovy and tuna 

sauce. I’m dying to try my grandma’s one 

again. 

We do a pancake pyramid, called torre de 

panqueques, made of tortillas with savoury 

sauces and fillings in the middle. 

As it’s summer there too, on the side 

we have salads like a Waldorf salad (even 

though walnuts are expensive), and potato 

salad is common as it goes well with 

barbecued meat. 

My mum makes a traditional Italian festive 

recipe (my grandparents on my dad’s side 

come from there) with lots of cheese, ricotta 

and caramelised ham. 

My family enjoys drinking limoncello. 

Last holidays, I made our own refreshing 

festive drink of lemon ice cream mixed with 

champagne – it was amazing, you should 

try it! 

What do you think 2022 will hold? 

Even though the situation in Argentina is a 

bit of a mess, we want to go back to spend 

some quality time with family. 

I think 2022 will be another year of 

changes. Hopefully I will get more attached 

to the music, as it makes my soul so happy. 

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Style | Home 33 

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Poolside 

Clever landscaping in the outdoor kitchen and around the pool 

gave this entertainer’s home a resort feel. 

Words Anna Wallace Photos Sarah Rowlands 

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complements the existing house and pool.

38 Style | Landscaping 

Kelly and John Nicholls always find themselves with 

a full house. When living in one of Christchurch’s 

first new builds post-earthquake, their vision for the 

property was to have a central outdoor living area for 

socialising and family living, with seamless access from 

each of the internal wings. 

‘Water baby’ John, their children and grandchildren 

made full use of the pool in summer. The deep 

ends encouraged teenage bombs, and John would 

do lengths twice a day. Running an office on-site, 

employees took dips when the mercury crept up. 

With Kelly’s 50th looming, the pair wanted to hold 

the party at home and so set about transforming the 

property further. 

“We really wanted a resort-style, holiday feel like 

the places we’ve been to in Bali and Thailand.” 

Kelly wanted guests to be able to gather in separate 

groups while still achieving a feeling of togetherness. 

The view of the pool from the house had to remain. 

“Without curtains in the main living area inside, we 

used the pool’s solar-powered lighting to illuminate 

the home at night,” she explains. 

Emma Johnston, a senior landscape architect at 

Goom Landscapes, came up with a number of ideas. 

As well as creating a crisp, resort-style living space, 

Emma set out to achieve better flow between the 

home, pool and outdoor room, with a pizza oven and 

defined seated areas. 

With glass fencing, Emma planted different shades 

of green Pittosporum ‘Golf Ball’ and ground covers to 

keep the sight line open. “It looked beautiful but was 

really about safety, so we could see the kids in the 

pool,” Kelly recalls. 

Warming up the “sea of concrete” using walls, 

planting and tiles enabled Emma to create smaller 

spaces or ‘rooms’. 

Kelly was happy to trust in Emma’s expertise and that 

faith paid off. The project was completed (on budget) a 

week before Kelly’s two-day birthday celebration. 

“They pulled out all the stops for us and it was 

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would change – we loved it.” 

With the kids all grown up, the Nicholls have since 

moved on. “It needed a family to enjoy it.” 

For those embarking on a pool landscaping project, 

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ABOVE: For Kelly’s 50th party, the couple wanted to create a resort-style, holiday feel, similar to places they had visited in Bali and Thailand. 

OPPOSITE: After careful planning, an aesthetically pleasing, seamless glass fence meant the sight line to the pool was uninterrupted.

Style | Landscaping 39 

For a resortstyle 

space, flow 

was needed 

between the 

house, pool and 

outdoor areas. 

LOCATION 

Sawyers Arms Road, Harewood, 

Christchurch. 

POOL 

12m x 9m Pioneer pool. 

LANDSCAPE BUILD AND DESIGN 

Goom Landscapes. 

LIGHTING 

South Island Electrical. 

TILING 

IMO Tiling. 

GLASS POOL FENCING 

New Zealand Frameless Glass. 

SIZE OF OUTDOOR AREA 

Approximately 270sqm, including the 

pool. 

PROJECT LENGTH 

Seven months. 

SPECIAL FEATURES 

Emma says fencing is the number one 

consideration for pool areas: “It requires 

time and thought.” The result was a 

clever, aesthetically pleasing glass fence. 

“We didn’t want metal fencing to 

be an eyesore as we looked out,” says 

Kelly. The panels have a minimal gap, 

and with no lines provide a seamless 

look. Two of the fence lines double as 

one end of the outdoor room and a 

wall of the house. Retractable, they can 

be opened up in summer and enclosed 

in winter. “It’s an entertainer’s dream 

while still being safe for the younger 

children.” 

CHALLENGES 

Working with three existing surrounding 

buildings was tricky for Emma and the 

build team. 

“We had to deal with surface 

drainage, which is where the water goes 

if it rains or splashes out of the pool. 

We had a very clever build team for 

the set out.” Good attention to detail 

is a must when dealing with what’s 

underneath, Emma says. 

DESIGNER’S HIGHLIGHT 

“The pool area ended up being very 

complementary to the house, thanks 

to the materials and colours we used 

– including kwila and two types of (nonslip) 

tiles,” Emma says. 

AWARDS 

2021 Landscapes of Distinction Awards: 

a gold award for landscape construction 

and a silver for landscape design.


MARKETPLACE 

A CAREFULLY CURATED SHOWCASE OF LOCAL BUSINESSES 

AND THEIR GORGEOUS WARES. 

FLEUR BY DK 

FLORAL DESIGN 

The talented florists 

at Fleur can create a 

beautiful bouquet just 

for you or for that 

special occasion – be it 

Christmas, a birthday or 

to say thank you. Online 

and in-store, find some 

stunning gifts. 

fleurdk.co.nz 

LITTLE RIVER GALLERY 

Mariska de Jager explores figurative 

form and the human condition 

through her contemplative ceramic 

sculptures. Part of the artist’s Fragility 

series, this work is hand-built and 

finished with a combination of glazes, 

resulting in a rich, bronze-like lustre. 

Pictured piece: 37cm (h) x 

19cm (w) x 17cm (d), $495. 

littlerivergallery.com 

EXISLE PUBLISHING 

Written by Kiwi Renée Hollis, Voices 

of World War II: New Zealanders Share 

Their Stories shows the human side of 

war through a collection of memories 

sent in by 100 families across New 

Zealand. Fascinating and genuine, it 

is both a tribute to the resilience and 

bravery of those who served in WWII. 

exislepublishing.com 

FOLKLORE HOME STORE 

Serve your summer fare in style 

with these beautiful pieces: a range 

of unique, marble onyx bowls and 

platters (from $269); hand-forged 

salad servers with an antique brass 

finish (from $49); and lopsided 

Japanese ceramic mugs in a range of 

colours and sizes ($25–$31). 

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Style | Promotion 41 

JOANNA SALMOND 

JEWELLERY 

Embrace the festive season 

and treat yourself or someone 

special. Effortless style is easy 

to achieve with these gold 

and matt quartz rod earrings 

($140; also available in silver). 

Pop into the Dunedin studio 

or hop online to see more of 

the collection. 

joannasalmond.co.nz 

ETHIQUE 

Ideal for on-the-go holiday 

antics, The Adventurer ($29) 

features both the multi-tasking 

Tip-to-Toe Shampoo & 

Shaving Bar and Flash! Solid 

Laundry Bar & Stain Remover 

ethiqueworld.com 

NEVÉ 

Named after the striking Southern Alps glaciers, 

this collection of mesmerising scents ($26 – 

$58) adds instant style and ambience to your 

space, while wood wicks captivate with their 

soft crackling sound and long burn time. Proudly 

hand-poured in New Zealand. 

neve.co.nz 

FOLKLORE HOME STORE 

Adorn your shelf with these 

lovely cast bronze sculptures. 

They’re sold as a seated 

pair and finished in antique 

bronze. Subject to stock, 

choose any combination of 

male or female-shaped figures. 

Each piece is 170mm high x 

35mm wide ($149). 

folklorestore.co.nz 

MASON CARTER 

This gorgeous ring is absolutely 

exquisite. A rare size and beautiful 

deep colour, any woman would be 

super thrilled to own this. A ‘one 

only’, as this size of stone is rarely 

found now. Aquamarine with 

Diamonds, $14,550. 

mason-carter-jewellers.com 

ANY EXCUSE 

Flowers with Friends is another 

richly informative, beautifully 

illustrated book by New Zealand 

author Julia Atkinson-Dunn. Julia 

shares insights on harvesting and 

arranging flowers from your own 

garden. Priced at $49.99. 

anyexcuse.co.nz

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS 

with Tim Goom 

Party time - 

How to create the perfect 

outdoor space for a gathering! 

The season of summer entertaining is almost upon us. Covid 

has clipped our wings in terms of entertaining in recent timesbut 

with the appropriate QR code and precautions, there’s 

nothing to stop you from planning a sizeable safe celebration in 

your outdoor space. 

If you love hosting parties outdoors, what are the key components to 

ensure your gathering goes smoothly and is memorable? 

The right space 

It only takes a few to make a party but generally the size of the guest list 

will be dictated by the size of the space, although with clever design, even 

a tight space can fit a crowd. Having an enclosed space will define the area 

in which you would like your guests to gather and help to minimise the 

impact of noise for your neighbours. Enclosing a space can be as simple 

as screening and planting and an overhead awning or umbrella or the 

gold plated (and more soundproof) version of a fully functioning outdoor 

room. Ensuring the outdoor entertaining area has clear access to the 

indoor kitchen and living area will enhance the functionality of the space 

and flow between the two. 

Having different areas for different activities within the gathering will allow 

you to cater for the needs of all. Designating a seated chill out space with 

comfortable seating for those wanting to relax will be greatly appreciated 

if the rigours of socialising upright (or dancing…) become too much! 

A dining space with a table or a built-in bar will be appreciated for the 

grazers wanting to stay close to the nibbles. An outdoor bar will reduce 

your legwork traipsing between the kitchen and outdoors to provide your 

guests with chilled beverages. 

Heating 

The chilly Christchurch easterly has shut down many an outdoor party so 

ensure you have heating in the space to keep your guests warm once the 

sun goes down. Again, there is a heating option for every budget - from 

a portable upright gas heater to an inbuilt bespoke outdoor fire. Braziers 

and pizza ovens create a lovely welcoming ambience with their open 

flames, but slim line overhead electric heating is a discreet and clean way 

to keep your guest’s toasty. 

Lighting 

Good lighting design will ensure your guests are directed safely from the 

street to your gathering once the sun goes down and off your property 

when it is time to leave. Ensuring any hazards such as stairs, deck edgings 

or changes in height at ground level are well lit will also be appreciated 

by guests once the sun goes down. Sensor lighting is an efficient way 

of ensuring these areas are only illuminated when needed. Dimmable 

lighting in your outdoor entertaining space will enable you to create the 

appropriate ambience for the stage of the evening. 

Music 

by Goom 

For music aficionados, having a wired in sound system with weatherproof 

speakers might be the most important feature of the ultimate outdoor 

party entertainment area. Thoughtful sound design will ensure the 

music is piped evenly throughout the outdoor space. However, with 

the evolution of high quality portable blue tooth speakers, moving your 

sounds from indoors to out does not have to come with a big price tag. 

The team at Goom Landscapes are renowned for the design and 

construction of fabulous entertaining spaces - inspired in part by our love 

of outdoor parties. Many a convivial gathering has been hosted by Ant and 

myself in our respective outdoor entertaining areas – so when it comes to 

how best to host a gathering in your outdoors space, we are the experts! 

The champions 

of landscape 

design and build. 

10 AWARDS - 2021 

DESIGN | MANAGE | CONSTRUCT 

Create a Lifespace with us. | goom.nz 

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At New World we’re here to take the difficult out of the dinner, the stress 

out of the spread, and the expense out of entertaining. Whether you want to fake it or 

make it, we’ve got what you need to win in the kitchen. 

Sirloin steak with salsa 

verde and kūmara mash 

Serves: 

4 

Prep time: 15 mins 

Cooking time: 35 mins 

Who doesn’t love a beautiful piece of steak with 

mash, especially when it’s paired with a zingy salsa 

verde! This crowd-pleasing dish is easy to make 

and super tasty. Better yet, the kūmara makes for a 

hearty and healthier option with less carbs. 

Ingredients 

1kg orange kūmara, peeled and cut into 3-4cm 

chunks 

3-4 anchovies 

2 Tbsp Pams Moroccan Capers 

1 garlic clove, crushed 

1 bunch parsley 

Grated zest and juice ½ lemon 

¼ cup Pams Extra Virgin Olive Oil 

600g sirloin/porterhouse steaks 

Method 

1. Put the kūmara in a pan of salted water. 

Bring to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer 

and cook for 20 minutes or until the kūmara 

is tender. Drain well, season with salt and 

pepper, and mash. Keep covered until 

required. 

For more inspirational 

recipes head to 

www.newworld.co.nz 

2. For the salsa verde, chop the anchovies and capers finely and 

put into a small bowl with the crushed garlic. Finely chop the 

parsley, add to the bowl along with the lemon zest and juice. 

Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. 

3. Rub the remaining oil over the steaks and season with salt. 

Heat a frying pan over high heat and cook the steaks for 

3 minutes each side for medium rare (or adjust time 

according to how well-cooked you like the steaks). Remove 

from the pan and set aside to rest in a warm place for 

5 minutes before slicing. 

4. Serve the steak with the mash and spoon over the salsa verde. 

Top tips 

• For a salsa verde with a little more kick, try adding dried chilli 

flakes to the mix. 

• Serve with a side of green vegetables such as broccoli, 

Brussels sprouts or braised silver beet. 

Toni Street’s 

festive bark 

Prep time: 15 mins 


A festive treat you can make with the kids: marbled milk 

and white chocolate with lots of tasty treats on top. See 

the finished platter at instagram.com/tonimstreet 

Ingredients 

500g milk chocolate 

250g white chocolate 

6 candy canes, crushed 

M&M’s or pebbles 

1 packet chopped nuts 

Method 

1. Melt milk chocolate and white 

chocolate (in separate bowls) in 

30-second intervals in the microwave 

until the chocolate is completely 

melted and smooth. 

2. Cover a baking tray with baking paper 

and pour the milk chocolate over the 

tray, spreading out chocolate with a 

spatula. 

3. Pour the white chocolate over the 

milk chocolate using a fork to make a 

marble pattern. 

4. Quickly add the crushed candy canes, 

M&M’s and chopped nuts. 

5. Refrigerate until set.

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Paprika butterfly 

chicken 

Serves: 

2 

Prep time: 10 mins 


Butterflying your own chicken is much easier than 

it looks! Pop this on the BBQ or in the oven, and 

pair with a side of slaw and soft tortillas. This 

crispy chicken makes for the perfect taco night! 

Ingredients 

1.5kg whole chicken 

2 Tbsp paprika 

1 lemon, plus extra wedges to serve 

4 cloves garlic, crushed 

1 bunch spring onions 

¼ cup jalapeños, very finely diced 

1 large handful coriander, finely diced 

2 avocados, chopped into chunks 

Method 

1. To butterfly your chicken, place the chicken 

on a clean board, breast side down. Use 

kitchen scissors to cut down each side of 

the back bone and remove. Flip the chicken 

over and using the heel of your hand, press 

down firmly to flatten the chicken. Season 

the chicken all over with salt. 

2. In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, 

the juice of half a lemon, 2 cloves of garlic, 

a big pinch of salt and a tablespoon of oil. 

Spread this marinade all over the chicken 

and under the skin on the breast. 

No BBQ? 

No problem! 

Preheat oven to 200°C. 

Cook chicken skin-side 

up in a roasting tin 

for 40-45 mins, until 

cooked through. 

3. Preheat your BBQ to a medium-high heat and place the 

chicken breast side down for 5 to 10 minutes until the skin is 

golden and lightly charred. Flip the chicken over, reduce the 

heat to low and continue to cook with the BBQ lid down for 

40 minutes. 

4. While the chicken is cooking, grill the spring onions for 

5 minutes until lightly charred. Leave to cool slightly and 

finely dice. 

5. In a medium bowl, add the remaining garlic, remaining lemon, 

jalapeños, coriander, cooked spring onions and a generous 

drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, and stir to 

combine. 

6. When the chicken is cooked, place on a board and leave to 

rest for 10 minutes. 

7. Serve the chicken with the diced avocado and drizzle over the 

jalapeño salsa. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges. 

Top tips 

• If you’re not one to de-bone a chook, try roasting it whole for 

1 hour 20 minutes. 

• Buy a butterflied chicken if you are short on time. 

Portobello mushrooms 

with blue cheese 

Serves: 

2 

Prep time: 10 mins 


Stuffed portobello mushrooms are 

the perfect snack or side when you’re 

entertaining guests. With every bite, 

you get the crunch on the outside and 

the delicate creamy blue cheese on the 

inside. Stuff them ahead of time and 

bake when you’re ready. 

Ingredients 

4 small portobello mushrooms or 2 

large portobello mushrooms, stalks 

removed 

50g Whitestone Windsor Blue 

50g panko breadcrumbs 

1 small cup parsley, finely chopped 

Method 

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. 

2. Clean the mushrooms using a paper towel and then gently 

remove the stems. 

3. Arrange the mushrooms on an oven tray, top sides down. Stuff 

each mushroom with a layer of blue cheese. 

4. Bake mushrooms for 12 minutes, or until you see the top of 

the mushrooms turning soft and dark in colour and the cheese 

has melted. 

5. Sprinkle a handful of panko breadcrumbs on top of the cheese 

and cook until golden (approximately 8 minutes). 

6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Garnish with parsley 

and serve warm.


Rapaura Springs 

Reserve Pinot 

Gris 2021 

Champion Pinot 

Gris – lightly spiced 

& ripe for any 

occasion. 

No-bake strawberry 

cheesecake 

Panhead 

Port 

Road 

Pilsner 

Multi award winner – punchy fruity 

hops, crisp lively bitterness. 

Serves: 

12 

Prep time: 20 mins + 2½ hrs 

chilling time 

Celebrate the new season strawberries with this fresh, easy 

and delicious no-bake tart! 

Ingredients 

250g digestive biscuits, crushed 

125g unsalted butter, melted 

250g cream cheese, softened 

cup icing sugar 

½ tsp vanilla essence 

½ cup sour cream 

250g strawberries 

1 Tbsp runny honey 

Method 

1. Using a food processor, blitz the biscuits until they 

resemble crumbs. Alternatively, place the biscuits in a 

resealable bag, or clean tea towel, and crush with a rolling 

pin. 

2. Place the butter and biscuits in a large mixing bowl and 

stir to combine. Scrape the mixture into a standard size 

tart tin and press into an even layer along the bottom and 

sides. Place in the fridge to set for at least 30 minutes. 

3. Beat the cream cheese and icing sugar in a medium bowl 

until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Dice half the 

strawberries and fold through. Spread filling on the cooled 

crust. Chill for at least 2 hours, or until slightly firm. 

4. Slice the remaining strawberries, arrange over the creamy 

filling and drizzle with runny honey. Slice, and serve 

immediately. 

Top tips 

• Dial up the freshness by sprinkling over a handful of fresh 

mint or thyme. 

• An easy alternative to fresh strawberries is slightly 

defrosted frozen strawberries! 

Trinity Hill 

Hawke’s Bay 

Syrah 2020 

Champion Syrah, 

sensational, 

seductive, 

super-smooth & silky. 

NON-ALCOHOLIC OPTIONS? 

New World has a wide range of wine, 

beer and grown-up drinks under 0.5% ABV. 

Check out newworld.co.nz/zero and 

look out for the Zero Zone signage 

instore or ask for assistance in the 

liquor department.


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BOLT OF CLOTH 

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48 Style | Drink 

Mix & mingle 

Kate Preece expands her horizons with 

a bevy of newcomers. 

Sharing is caring 

For those who are fans of exsherry 

cask matured whisky, the 

Tamdhu 12 is hard to beat. It is a 

complex and rich single malt. The 

nose is full of tempting aromas of 

iced cinnamon rolls, dried fruit and 

old-school boiled sweeties. The 

palate has a silky texture and is full 

of flavours of fruit and spice. 

You can’t go too far wrong with 

ex-sherry cask matured Speyside 

whisky, and this is certainly a whisky 

to be shared and savoured. 

– Isla McNaught, Whisky Galore 

First timer 

Produced in Canterbury, 

the first small batch gin off 

the blocks for KJ & Co is a 

doozy. Dubbed Number 6 

Gin, it delivers on flavour 

with cardamom, ginger 

and citrus – particularly 

kaffir lime leaf. There’s 

plenty of zest thanks to 

lemon, grapefruit, mandarin 

and lime, with a touch of 

pepper. Two tasters thought 

that elderflower was in the 

mix and though wrong, 

this supports the intriguing 

nature of a gin that will keep 

your taste buds guessing. A 

winner in my books, straight 

out of the gate. 

At the ready 

Sundown’s three-flavoured RTD range is free 

from preservatives, low in sugar and has a 

base gin that’s made with five botanicals, including 

kawakawa and horopito. The Gin, Grapefruit 

and Elderflower with Soda one I tried wasn’t too 

sweet or flush with artificial flavour (traps the big 

brands have fallen into), and instead held true 

to the sourness of grapefruit – mellowed by the 

elderflower, but still sharp and zesty. The Bay of 

Plenty gin is officially on my to-try list, while this 

pretty little can has challenged cider’s position as 

my preferred summer drink. 

Diversity is good 

A winery adding gin to its 

offering brings all my friends 

to the party – and this 

shindig is care of Waipara 

Springs. Katie and Andrew 

Moore have been honing 

their wine craft for years, 

and this new trick is all 

about a love for delivering 

something a little different. 

Aroha Premium Dry Gin 

is an easy-drinking, smooth 

operator that is simple, 

without being downplayed. 

With a touch of aniseed, it’s 

a refreshing gin that will be 

right at home in an icy G&T 

on the deck. Cheers.

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Flagship colours 

With a cult following across the country, it was only a matter of time before 

Augustine opened in the South Island. We caught up with owner and designer 

Kelly Coe to celebrate the Kiwi fashion brand’s biggest store yet. 

othing beats getting your girlfriends together 

“Nover brunch then trying on clothes in a store,” 

says Augustine owner and designer Kelly Coe. 

With Canterbury the second largest online market 

for ‘House of Augustine’ and its 10 labels, the Kiwi 

brand opened on Cashel Street in November after a 

successful fashion show in Christchurch. The exuberant 

response from locals matches Kelly’s take on fashion. 

“Augustine stores are a colour explosion, as our 

clothes are designed to be exciting and vibrant. I’ve 

always banged on about how wearing bright colours 

can change your whole attitude – when people give 

you positive comments about what you’re wearing, it’s 

great for your mental health,” she says. 

With 14,000 VIP members and 170,000 Facebook 

followers, stockists have been a big part of the success 

story. However, as their labels and ranges increased, it 

was time to invest in their own premises. With stores 

in Auckland, Tauranga and Wellington, “people kept 

asking when we were going to open up down here”. 

“It’s quite funny that we ended up launching our 

biggest store ever in a pandemic! Although, we did 

start out 12 years ago in a global recession,” Kelly 

quips. 

The flagship range is vast: active wear resides 

alongside denim jeans and accessories; party outfits, 

resort pieces and formalwear show off next to pyjamas 

and candles; youngsters and men are catered for too. 

The large Cashel Street footprint enabled husband 

Nathan, who designs and oversees store fit-outs, to 

give each label its own space. There’s even an enclosed 

pod in which kids can play safely, as mums peruse. 

“We have three daughters so I know what it’s like to 

go shopping with little ones,” Kelly says. 

Repeat visits will be rewarded with new reveals, the 

designer promises. 

“We’ve stayed true to the ethos we started out with 

– while we may have grown in the amount of styles 

we offer, we still keep to small runs. That way, fans 

know that what they’re buying is unique.” 

Augustine Flagship Store now open at 161 Cashel Street, Christchurch. augustine.co.nz

AUGUSTINE FLAGSHIP STORE 

161 CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH 

WWW.AUGUSTINE.CO.NZ

54 Style | Beauty 

Tried and tested 

The Style team trial the latest beauty products. 

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EDITOR AND 

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ANNA 

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You’re on holiday; you’ve hung 

up the heels and ditched the 

daily makeup routine. But, 

hold on, who’s that coming 

down the drive? This is just 

one moment when Clarins 

Milky Boost BB cream comes 

to the rescue. Quick and easy 

to apply, it provides a ‘natural’ 

look while evening out your skin 

tone and adding a subtle glow. 

The speckled white, thin liquid 

transforms on contact with the 

skin to reveal its true colours. 

Available in five shades, 04 

Milky Auburn was spot on for 

me, blending beautifully and 

further reassuring my choice 

with promises to hydrate as it 

luminates and let my skin breathe 

in the process. A lightweight 

solution ideal for summer. 

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I’m not prone to dryness, so when 

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my skin would feel parched again – I 

didn’t quite know where to turn 

(exfoliating and drinking water wasn’t 

helping either). I was on the scout 

for a quenching day moisturiser that 

wouldn’t make my face look sheeny 

or leave sticky white residue. 

Enter this cream that claims to help 

store moisture (like the prickly pear 

cactus), thanks to its high content 

of water-binding compounds. It also 

helps to reactivate your skin’s own 

ability to store moisture. 

Immediately, my skin felt satiated, 

refreshed and smooth. The small tube 

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Would thoroughly recommend if your 

skin is on the dry side. 

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over summer, my skin is 

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ageing is paramount. I like the 

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Being fragrance free and nongreasy 

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Glendhu Bay, Wanaka 

Saturday March 19th 2022 

Over 30 of Central Otago’s finest Wine & Food producers 

Wine tastings, live music, demonstrations, 

delicious food and (of course) stunning views to match 

Tickets on Sale now at www.ripewanaka.nz 

Full refund if event affected 

by covid restrictions 

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AWARDS

Pitch up 

Camping is one of our favourite national pastimes. There’s nothing like setting 

off in a jam-packed car, kicking daily routines, sleeping under canvas, 

cooking al fresco and exploring nature in jandals. 


Style | Travel 57

58 Style | Travel 

Conservation sites 

DOC aims to foster recreation in nature, connecting people 

with our nation’s stunning environment and unique heritage. 

The organisation manages more than 200 campsites throughout 

New Zealand – from forest settings to lakeshores and sandy 

beaches. Around 95 are designated ‘backcountry’ or ‘basic’. 

Some are bookable, whereas others are first-in-best-dressed. 

“There’s still plenty of availability at many popular campsites 

this summer,” advises Steve Taylor, DOC’s Heritage and 

Visitors Director. “Booking ahead secures people a spot during 

this busy timeframe.” 

At the time of printing, these DOC holiday spots in the 

South Island all had spaces available in December and January. 

Services vary, but many of the places listed here have powered 

and non-powered sites, showers, kitchen and toilet amenities, 

and drinking water. Check what is at each site before booking 

(DOC.govt.nz/campsites). The DOC Campsite Pass can be 

used to book in some areas, although can be date-dependent. 

ABOVE: Momorangi Bay, Marlborough. 

Your friends are stocking up on insect 

repellent, getting the car serviced 

and cancelling their food boxes. They’re 

going camping, joining the mass exodus 

that occurs once Christmas leftovers 

have been smashed and the Home 

Alone movies dutifully chuckled at. If 

the unpredictability of 2021 has done a 

number on you and you haven’t sorted 

a campsite for the holidays yet – no 

worries! Bookable, or even nonbookable 

sites are available. 

Medium to large commercial 

campgrounds, like Top 10 Holiday 

Parks (top10.co.nz), are popular as 

they’re often found in prime locations, 

are well-serviced and have plenty of 

entertainment for families. Those at the 

smaller end of the scale are Department 

of Conservation (DOC) sites, or those 

run by community groups. There are 

apps that facilitate you staying on 

private property (campable.com), or if 

you’re on wheels, there’s the option of 

freedom camping. 

NELSON/TASMAN 

KERR BAY AND WEST BAY 

Both sites are located next to Lake Rotoiti in the 

Nelson Lakes region – surrounded by beech forest, 

with a boat-launch ramp nearby. 

MARLBOROUGH 

PELORUS BRIDGE 

Camp amongst kahikatea, beech and rimu trees by the Pelorus 

River, which is suitable for swimming, fishing and kayaking. 

Walking tracks abound. There’s a café and shop on-site. 

MOMORANGI BAY 

A family campsite beside a sheltered bay, popular for 

swimming, boating and fishing. A short walk and 

glow-worm grotto is on-site. Campers can access 

Wi-Fi, a playground and shop. 

Lake Rotoiti

Style | Travel 59 

WEST COAST 

HANS BAY – LAKE KANIERE 

This is a large, grassy lake-front campsite. Fish 

from the jetty, or boat and swim in the lake. 

LAKE MAHINAPUA 

Camp and enjoy water sports at the lake 

beside a forest. There are limited services here, 

such as cold showers, and the water is untreated 

so needs to be boiled before use. 

ABOVE: Lake Mahinapua is located beside a West Coast forest. 

CANTERBURY 

PEEL FOREST 

Discover the remnants of the magnificent podocarp forest that 

once covered this area. Walk to Acland Falls, fish or boat on 

the Rangitata River, and explore the Rangitata Valley. 

WHITE HORSE HILL 

Camp beneath alpine scenery, including Mt Sefton. Enjoy a 

variety of walks from the valley floor to mountain tops. Hot 

showers and shops are found in the village that’s 2.5km away. 

OTAGO 

KIDDS BUSH 

Camp alongside Lake Hawea, in a large, grassy area near 

mountain beech trees. Go for walks and swims, or go fishing. 

Portable toilets are in use, due to a new toilet block being built. 

PLEASANT FLAT 

Located in the Mt Aspiring National Park near Wānaka. 

Take in the magnificent views of Mt Hooker; fish in nearby 

Haast River; enjoy short walks or picnics. 

Winging it 

You can try your luck at one of DOC’s 

non-bookable campsites (DOC.govt.nz/ 

campsites). Most of these have limited 

facilities and operate on a first-come, 

first-served basis. These places may have 

sites up for grabs: 

• Nelson/Tasman: Cobb River, Siberia 

Flat, Courthouse Flat 

• Marlborough: Elaine Bay, Harvey 

Bay, Butchers Flat, Cowshed Bay, 

Camp Bay, Waimaru, Davies Bay, 

Rarangi, Whites Bay, Onamalutu, 

Mill Flat, Marfells Beach, Molesworth 

Cob Cottage, Acheron House 

• Canterbury: Loch Katrine, Andrews 

Shelter, Lake Poaka, Temple, Round 

Bush, Lake Middleton, Ahuriri 

Bridge 

• Otago: Sylvan, Twelve Mile Delta, 

Moke Lake, Skippers, Macetown, 

Homestead 

• Southland: Mavora Lakes 

• Fiordland: Thicket Burn 

When freedom camping on public land 

in a van or camper, you need to know 

where it’s permitted and what the rules 

are (to avoid a fine). Some DOC sites will 

allow it (DOC.govt.nz/freedomcamping). 

Every district and council has different 

bylaws for you to be aware of. 

ABOVE: Cascade Creek is the start of the Lake Gunn Nature Walk. 

FIORDLAND 

HENRY CREEK 

You’ll find this scenic spot beside Lake Te Anau. 

Accommodates campervans and there are small 

sites in regenerating beech forest. Limited services, 

with water taken from a stream. 

CASCADE CREEK 

Good for larger vehicles, this is close by the Eglinton and 

Cascade Rivers that are popular for fly fishing. The Lake Gunn 

Nature Walk starts here. Camp fires are permitted (if no bans). 

Be safe out there 

DOC encourages people to enjoy the 

outdoors safely: take the correct supplies 

and equipment; check the conditions 

(and any alerts) for your destination; 

tell someone your plans; follow any 

rules, such as restrictions on dogs, fires 

and vehicles; and follow the Ministry of 

Health guidelines.

60 Style | Read 

Happy reading 

Style readers Tara Gardner-Snoad and Brian Phillips have your summer 

reading sorted with these recommendations. 

The Dark 

Remains 

William 

McIlvanney, 

Ian Rankin 

(Canongate, 

$32.99) 

For many years Ian Rankin has been 

thrilling crime fiction aficionados with 

his superbly crafted Inspector Rebus 

series. He has become, without 

doubt, the ‘King of Scottish Crime 

Fiction’. A close-run second to this 

crown was William McIlvanney, 

whose DC Laidlaw novels were a 

brilliant evocation of criminal life in 

Glasgow. When McIlvanney died he 

left behind notes for a prequel to the 

Laidlaw novels and now Rankin has 

brought this to life in a dazzling pageturning 

novel. Loved it. 

– Brian Phillips 

Guarded by 

Dragons 

Rick Gekoski 

(Little, Brown 

Book Group, 

$37.99) 

Rick Gekoski was a student in 

London when he discovered that 

he could sell his first-edition DH 

Lawrence books for more than he 

paid for them. This led to a career 

as an internationally renowned 

dealer in rare books. In this, his third 

exploration of the arcane world of 

rare books and their collectors, he 

reveals his transition from dealing in 

books to handling literary estates. 

Gekoski is a wonderful storyteller 

and he has some amazing stories 

to tell, involving a slew of famous 

literary names. 


Top Secret 

Twenty-One 

Janet Evanovich 

(Headline 

Publishing Group, 

$24.99) 

Stephanie Plum is a bond 

enforcement agent – AKA bounty 

hunter – who works for her bail 

bond cousin Vinnie in New Jersey. 

The only problem is that she’s not 

very good at it. Her hight ticket FTA 

(Failed to Appear) is Jimmy Poletti, a 

well-known car-dealer who has been 

caught selling more than just cars off 

his yard, and he has disappeared. 

Throw in her complicated love 

life, quirky co-workers, crazy family, 

10 killer chihuahuas, an unexpected 

4-foot roommate and zany bail-bond 

skippers, and this colourful cast will 

have you laughing out loud. 

– Tara Gardner-Snoad 

The Pink Jumpsuit: Short 

Fictions, Tall Truths 

Emma Neale 

(Quentin Wilson Publishing, $35) 

The Piano Girls 

Elizabeth Smither 

(Quentin Wilson Publishing, $35) 

New Zealand has a rich history of short story writers, dating back before Katherine Mansfield. Short stories are such a pleasure 

– the ability to dip in and out at will is something to be enjoyed. While searching for a collection to recommend, I found two 

and couldn’t separate them. Elizabeth Smither is an outstanding short story writer with a dozen previously published collections. 

Emma Neale, poet, novelist and former editor of the literary magazine Landfall, has published her first collection. Both are 

wonderfully crafted examples of the genre with some of the best stories you will read this year. Don’t be surprised to see one 

(or both) of these on the shortlist for the next Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. 

– Brian Phillips

Style | Read 61 

Better off 

Dead 

Lee Child and 

Andrew Child 

(Penguin Random 

House, $29.99) 

Once again our hero Jack Reacher 

is on the road – this time on a 

deserted Arizona road, where he 

discovers a jeep crashed into the 

only tree for miles. Michaela Fenton, 

the driver, is a former Afghan vet 

badly injured by an IED. Now she’s 

an FBI agent seeking her missing twin 

brother Michael. Of course, being 

Reacher, he agrees to help with 

her search. The usual contingent 

of violent characters emerge – cue 

Reacher-style fist fights. Great holiday 

reading. 


Bones are 

Forever 

Kathy Reichs 

(Cornerstone, 

$26) 

Kathy Reichs is an actual forensic 

anthropologist (FA) whose books 

inspired the TV series Bones. 

FA Dr Temperance Brennan is 

called to a run-down apartment 

where the mummified remains 

of a new-born baby have been 

discovered. Using her medical 

training to try and solve the mystery 

and locate the baby’s missing mother 

is a dangerous job indeed. 

Gritty and gripping from the first 

page, this is a book that’s hard to put 

down. 


Grown Ups 

Marian Keyes 

(Penguin Books, 

$24) 

Jessie Casey is a successful 

businesswoman who’s happily 

married to Johnny and loves her 

children. She includes Johnny’s 

two brothers and their partners in 

constant get-togethers. However, as 

with any large group they bring their 

own insecurities, and things are not 

always as they seem. Near the end 

of the story, secrets are accidentally 

revealed and the reader will go back 

to the start where it all began, slowly 

unpeeling the many layers. Funny and 

sad, this is an insightful look at family 

dynamics and why it can be difficult 

to finally have to Grow Up. 


The Subtle Art of Not 

Giving a F*ck 

Mark Manson 

(First published HarperCollins; 

Re-published Pan Macmillan, $34.99) 

If you are a ‘glass-half-empty’ person or feel like a ‘have 

not’ in a world of haves, then this is the self-help book 

for you. 

Written by blogger Mark Manson, whose philosophy is 

that, instead of turning lemons into lemonade, sometimes 

you just have to suck the lemon and forgo the sugar. 

Life is messy, he says, with humorous insights into the 

human psyche. Find out “why we simply can’t all be 

extraordinary” and why that’s okay. 


A Man Called Ove 

Fredrik Backman 

(Hodder & Stoughton, $24.99) 

While not recent, this was my favourite book of 2021. 

I recommend it as a great holiday read as you’ll find 

yourself drawn into the grumpy world of the ageing 

Ove – a recently retired Swede with a passion for Saabs. 

It is peopled with wonderful characters and entertaining 

storylines. And a cat to remember. You will find yourself 

cheering for Ove as the story unfolds, and bereft when 

the story comes to an end. Unmissable. 

– Brian Phillips

62 Style | Read 

The book nook 

Discover new releases to add to your TBR pile these holidays. 

NEW RELEASES 

The Lincoln Highway 

Amor Towles 

(Penguin Random House, $37) 

Emmett Watson is 18, and after making one bad decision 

he was sent to a juvenile reform farm. Newly released to 

care for his eight-year-old brother Billy after their father’s 

untimely death, they hatch a scheme to find their mother 

who abandoned them years ago. Their only clues are a 

series of postcards she sent them eight years earlier from 

various stops along the Lincoln Highway, ending in San 

Francisco. 

These plans come unstuck, however, when two of 

Emmett’s former prison mates (albeit escaped) turn up on 

the brothers’ doorstep, with plans of their own to go to 

New York. 

Set in the 1950s, this story travels by car and freight train 

through America. It’s touching and humorous, beautifully 

written and absolutely addictive. 


Harbour Kitchens: 

Another Helping 

Various contributors 

(Lyttelton Education Charitable 

Trust, $40) 

The heart and soul of Lyttelton is laid out on the table 

with this beautiful new recipe book. Supported by their 

community and fellow creatives, a small group of parent 

volunteers from Lyttelton Primary School has brought 

together more than 150 recipes from the port town’s 

residents. There’s star power from the likes of Joe 

Bennett, muso Lindon Puffin (his advice on how to fillet 

a fish is superb), Lois Ogilvie (of Volcano Café fame) and 

restaurateur Giulio Sturla (Mapu), and lashings of cuteness 

thanks to featured drawings by the local schoolchildren for 

which this book is fundraising. 

The sequel to what was first printed in 2009, Harbour 

Kitchens: Another Helping is divided into seasons, with 

additional sections, such as ‘party’ and ‘lockdown’, capturing 

the mood of 2021. 

The Marmalade Chicken comes highly praised – and 

the simple yet refreshingly satisfying Strawberry Salsa is a 

personal fave. 

– Kate Preece 

Homecooked: Seasonal 

Recipes for Every Day 

Lucy Corry 

(Penguin Books, $55) 

Written by a New Zealander for New Zealanders, Lucy 

Corry’s Homecooked takes us on a seasonal journey 

incorporating unique, richly flavoured ingredients from 

Aotearoa. 

From our land for our traditions, seasons and whānau, 

you’ll find simple meals for every day and inspiration for 

every occasion. Lucy truly loves food and sharing her ideas, 

and her cooking features in magazines such as Cuisine and 

NZ Life & Leisure. With an emphasis on fresh and locally 

sourced ingredients, this book is not only budget-friendly but 

environmentally friendly also. 


Tara Gardner-Snoad is a writer 

and mum of three adult sons (and 

an eight-year-old staffy). She enjoys 

sitting in the sun with a good book 

and a New Zealand pinot gris. 

Brian Phillips is an online bookseller 

based in Christchurch. He is a former 

publisher and recent judge for the 

Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.

Style | Read 63 

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Come Back to Mona 

Vale: Life and Death in a 

Christchurch Mansion 

Alexander McKinnon 

(Otago University Press, $40) 

If you live in Christchurch you have probably visited the 

Mona Vale Homestead in Fendalton Road and explored the 

beautiful gardens. Now you must read an account of “life 

and death” in this location. 

Every family has its secrets and the Goughs are no 

exception. This 332-page account of the Gough legacy 

is tellingly recorded by Tracy Thomas Gough’s grandson, 

Alexander McKinnon. His eye for detail and descriptive 

prose, together with his sense of loyalty and duty to the 

family, makes this a vivid read. 

I couldn’t put it down. 

As a frequent visitor to the Mona Vale gardens, I will view 

this ‘Jewel in the Crown’ of Christchurch with new eyes in 

the future. 

– Helen Templeton, Piccadilly Bookshop 

Silverview 

John le Carré 

(Penguin Books, $35) 

Author John le Carré lived from 1931 to 2020. This is his 

final completed novel, and written with undiminished skill. 

Once again he returns a tale of espionage and spying 

with 33-year-old Julian, who has just purchased a rundown 

bookshop, becoming deeply involved. The Secret 

Intelligence Service are very interested in Julian’s customer, 

Edward, and his post-Cold War history with events in 

Bosnia, Poland, Yugoslavia and Palestine. 

This is an engrossing read and a stand-alone novel 

that could introduce a new reader to a master writer, or 

remind his fans of all the wonderful novels he has written. 

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SUMMER INSPIRATION FOR YOUNG ADULTS

66 Style Teen | Newsfeed 

NEWSFEED 

Tapping into emotions 

If you’re looking for an emo reset, 

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Emotions for Children by Rebekah 

Lipp and Craig Phillips (Wildling 

Books, $39.95) helps people of all 

ages to understand their feelings 

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– Ghostbusters: Afterlife 

– Clifford the Big Red Dog 

Thanks to Silky Otter, we’ve got 

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See our Instagram page 

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Special thanks 

Our ‘Gen Z’ contributors – Louie 

Howell from Cashmere High 

School along with Kyla Otway 

and fellow students from 

Rangi Ruru Girls’ School. 

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68 Style Teen | Feature 

Where there’s a Will 

Flying the flag for New Zealand’s Paralympic team in Tokyo was Will Stedman. 

Nine years after he first imagined competing, the Cantabrian has secured a 

suite of medals across two Games. Fellow Port Hills Athletic Club runner, 

Louie Howell, discovers what propels him.

Style Teen | Feature 69 

As a kid, William Stedman played a lot of sports: 

cricket, football, canoe polo. At that, I stop him: 

“Hang on a second – canoe what-now?” 

“Canoe polo! You know? It was quite big at our 

school. You play it in kayaks, in teams, and score through 

suspended goals. The good guys could carry the ball on 

the ends of their paddles…” Sensing my bewilderment, 

Will trails off. 

It’s not surprising that the sporty youngster went on to 

have a distinguished athletic career. Will has to his name 

a plethora of international track and field titles, including 

four Paralympic medals – two of which he won when he 

was just 16 years old. 

Schoolyard sports or not, Will’s success is the result of 

his remarkable perseverance, self-assurance – and a wee 

bit of luck. 

THE MAIN EVENT 

All his life Will has had ataxic cerebral palsy (CP), 

which impairs his motor skills. Though he admits 

he’s lucky – some people with CP can’t walk, have 

regular seizures, and struggle with cognitive tasks – his 

movement is still significantly affected. When he runs, 

his arms and legs tense up. When we meet, the first 

thing I notice is his splay-legged limp. 

Will never let CP hold him back. Aside from team 

sports, young Will skied, hiked and ran cross-country. 

But for all his activities, he never connected his disability 

with professional sport – not, that is, until fate placed 

him and his family in London during the Paralympic 

Games in August 2012. Here were athletes with his 

disability competing at the highest level. The Stedmans 

tried to get tickets but the games were booked out, so 

Will watched “tons” of events on TV. By the end his 

mind was made up; at the next Games, he was going to 

be one of the competitors. 

Will threw himself wholeheartedly into athletics 

– what he considered to be “the main Olympic sport”. 

Initially, he trained for long-distance but, after attending 

a para-athletics development camp, he decided he 

preferred jumping and shorter track events. “Long 

jump’s my favourite,” he reveals. “I like the 400m too 

but, well, it hurts – a lot.” 

MOVING ON UP 

In 2014, Will joined Port Hills Athletic Club and began 

to train with the middle-distance squad. Upon hearing of 

Will’s Paralympic ambitions, the squad’s manager put him 

in contact with coach, George Edwards, who remains 

Will’s coach today. 

George was, allegedly, somewhat sceptical upon 

meeting Will. For all his dedication, Will was a beginner 

with little experience and aspirations of international 

glory. But George took him on and, throughout 2015, 

Will proved himself something special with impressive 

performances in Queensland, Cairns and Doha. Slowly, 

it became clear that Will’s Paralympic dream was 

something more tangible. 

ABOVE: Will springs forth in the Men’s 800m T36 final at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games (photo: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images). 

OPPOSITE: At the NZ Paralympic Team Athletics Selection Announcement on May 20, 2021, in Auckland (photo: Dave Rowland/Getty Images).

70 Style Teen | Feature 

Still, he might never have qualified if not for an 

unexpected development. 

“My classification changed,” he says. “For cerebral 

palsy, the classes range from T38 to T35, with T35 being 

most impaired. At first I was T38. Some of those guys 

could run 10.5 for 100m” – and 10.5 seconds is quick, 

whether or not you’re able-bodied. In this category, the 

competition for 15-year-old Will was simply too strong. 

But, following his performance in Queensland, his 

class was reconsidered. Will was moved from T38 to 

T36. Now, racing against those whose ability was more 

similar to his, the qualifying times and lengths were 

suddenly achievable. In due course, Will met them. 

Four years after he first imagined it, he was going to the 

Paralympic Games. 

IN PURSUIT OF MEDALS 

Leading up to Rio, Will thought he had “an outside 

chance”. He’d seen his competitors’ times and knew, on 

a good day, that he was in contention for a medal. But 

he couldn’t be certain of anything and his nerves were 

ablaze. All this work, all these years, for three jumps and a 

few minutes on the track – such a small amount of time, 

in which so much could go wrong. 

Of course, it didn’t. Will performed exceptionally, 

placing third in both the 400m and 800m events. He 

has continued to perform exceptionally. In 2017, he 

placed second in the 800m at the World Para Athletics 

Championships. In 2019, he placed third in 400m at the 

same event. In 2021, he attended his second Games, 

picking up his first Olympic silver in the long jump and a 

third bronze in the 400m. 

STRENGTH OF MIND 

That’s not to say there haven’t been setbacks; when I ask, 

he rattles off a list of injuries that would fill the page. In 

fact he’s injured now, with a stress fracture in his back, for 

which he has to take 12 weeks off running. 

Will got engaged in July to Annika, whom he met at 

Middleton Grange School, so he has plenty with which to 

occupy himself in the coming months, including studying 

part-time towards an engineering degree at the University 

of Canterbury. 

For Will, it doesn’t matter what physical state you’re 

in – sport is all about the mental game. Being such a 

high-profile athlete from such a young age has taught him 

that. Will’s Christian religion has been especially helpful in 

this respect, and something he’s turned to more in recent 

years. “Sport can be pretty consuming. It helps to remind 

myself that what I do… I do for my faith. It takes me out 

of that tight spot.” 

So, what does the future hold for William Stedman? 

More canoe polo? 

“I’m definitely aiming for Paris, in 2024,” he says. 

“Beyond that… I haven’t really thought about it… 

anything’s possible, I suppose.” 

For someone of Will’s focus and talent, that’s 

undoubtedly true. 

Louie Howell has just finished Year 13 at Cashmere High School. A competitive 800m runner, 

he’s hoping to combine his love of sport with commerce studies at university next year. 

ABOVE LEFT TO RIGHT: Will celebrates winning the bronze medal in the Men’s 400m – T36 final at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games 

(photo: Friedemann Vogel/Getty Images); Will competes in the Men’s Long Jump – T36 at Tokyo 2020 (photo: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images).

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Teen health 

The teenage years throw up a bevy of potential health challenges, 

which naturopath Deanna Copland advises can be combatted. 

Teens are more susceptible to Epstein-Barr 

virus, which causes glandular fever, 

so a robust immune system is important. 

One of the key steps for supporting digestive 

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studies have even linked diverse healthy gut 

bacteria to a reduced incidence of anxiety, and 

this is a common issue during the challenging 

teenage years. 

• When it comes to gut health, diversity is 

about the variety of plant foods consumed. 

Examples include: fresh fruits, vegetables 

(cooked and raw), beans, lentils and grains 

such as rice and quinoa. 

• The two main plant components that 

benefit the gut are fibre and colours. 

• A good place to start is to replace one 

meat-based dish with a plant-based dish per 

week. Some easy swaps are Lentil Bolognese 

(Chelsea Winter has a wonderful recipe), 

black bean brownies, vege soup made with 

lots of vegetables and some lentils, or adding 

beans to mince.

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Correcting a zinc deficiency 

A zinc deficiency can lead to fussy 

eating, and this can stem from early on 

in childhood. 

• A deficiency in this important 

mineral often leads to acne once 

puberty hits as it is required to 

manufacture hormones. 

• A well-nourished body and brain 

is more likely to withstand ongoing 

stress and recover from illness 

faster, so correcting any underlying 

deficiencies will support a more 

varied, balanced diet. 

• An oral zinc taste test through 

a naturopath or from a health 

shop can be useful to see if zinc 

deficiency may be an issue. 

Let them sleep 

We need different amounts of sleep depending on 

which age and stage we are at, but Matthew Walker, 

a neuroscientist who specialises in sleep, claims that 

teenagers need 10 hours per night. 

Sleep deprivation can have devastating effects on 

the brain, linking it to numerous neurological and 

psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression, 

chronic pain and suicide. 

The frontal lobe in the brain is the last to mature and 

this enables rational thinking and critical decision-making. 

Sleep is not the only factor in the ripening of the brain, 

but it appears to be a significant one that paves the way 

to mature thinking and reasoning ability. 

Ideally, our best quality sleep is before 2am when 

cortisol (a stress hormone) is at its lowest, so instead of 

studying late at night, teens would be better to go to bed 

before 10pm and get up early to study. 

Matthew Walker states that we are socially, 

organisationally, economically, physically, behaviourally, 

linguistically, cognitively and emotionally dependent on 

sleep, and these factors are all crucial to stability during 

the vulnerable teenage years. 

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Levelling up 

Omega 3, obtained from food or supplements, is important for 

helping us to study and learn effectively and also helps to reduce 

the incidence of depression. 

Adequate omega 3 levels also improve skin health and support 

healthy reproductive hormones. 

There are hundreds of studies supporting the use of omega 3 

fish oil supplements for children with learning difficulties, such as 

dyslexia and ADHD. 

• Food sources include: sardines, salmon, walnuts, pecans, hemp 

seeds, chia seeds, algae. 

• A 140g salmon fillet each week would meet the 

recommended requirements for a developing teenage brain. 

The wonder of exercise 

The Sport New Zealand Active NZ Survey 2019 found 

that only seven per cent of five to 17 year olds met 

the Ministry of Health guidelines of at least one hour of 

moderate-to-vigorous activity a day. 

Dr John J. Ratey has written a wonderful book, Spark, 

about his research findings on the effects of exercise 

on high school-age students. The students had to do 

moderate-to-high intensity exercise before school each 

day for a year. He found that those with higher physical 

fitness had higher test scores, with better attention, 

working memory and processing speed. Plus, the 

incidence of physical altercations dropped by 95 per 

cent over the school year. 

Exercise improves neuroplasticity of the brain so aids 

learning, mood, energy, immunity, quality of sleep and 

overall wellbeing. 

Ironing out anaemia 

Anaemia is common for all females, but 

often first appears in the teen years. 

It can be from heavy blood loss during 

menstruation, as well as poor absorption 

and/or poor intake of iron-rich foods. 

Iron deficiency results in fatigue, pale 

skin, poor concentration, dark circles 

under the eyes, muscle weakness, 

broken bones, frequent infections and/ 

or irritability. 

• Healthy gut bacteria are critical 

for iron absorption, so probiotics 

and lactoferrin greatly enhance 

this. A naturopath can recommend 

appropriate products and dosages 

for these. 

• Some iron-containing foods (from 

highest to lowest) include: paua, 

mussels, lamb and beef liver and 

kidneys, red meat, egg, tofu, figs, 

pumpkin seeds, marmite, molasses. 

• The Recommended Daily Intake 

(RDI) for teen girls is 15mg (e.g. 

1 cup broccoli, 100g beef and two 

paua fritters); for teen boys it is 

10mg. 

Deanna Copland is a naturopath 

and nutritionist whose favourite 

cuisine is Asian fusion. 

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3. Cross Over Sheepy Slipper in Bubblegum Pink, LA TRIBE X SUPERETTE $119; 4. Angela Bra in Pure Blossom, VIDERIS $95; 

5. Recycled Nylon Floral Swimsuit, COUNTRY ROAD $79.90; 6. Carina L Kids’ Sneakers, PUMA $70; 

7. Nellie Tie-Front Tee in Yellow, FOREVER NEW $39.99; 8. Save the Light Two Piece in Hot Pink, SHOWPO $89.95.

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3. Vans Kids Classic Slip-on Colour Block, PLATYPUS SHOES $79.99; 4. Blue Tiger King Relaxed Shorts, BAND OF BOYS $60; 

5. Quiksilver Seedling Shirt Youth, AMAZON SURF $62.99; 6. Vans Kids Old Skool, PLATYPUS SHOES $99.99; 

7. Adidas Boys Colourblock Fleece Hoody, REBEL SPORT $79.99; 8. Absent Knee Rip Skinny Jeans, HALLENSTEIN BROTHERS $59.99.

82 Style Teen | Travel 

Adrenaline dose 

Between jet boating and bungeejumping, 

ziplining and downhill biking, 

Queenstown delivers an overdose of 

adrenaline to thrill-seekers. Some options 

(that come highly recommended by the 

locals) include the adventures offered by 

Coronet Peak Tandem Paragliding and 

Hang Gliding, and the Shotover Canyon 

Swing – the highest jump of its kind in the 

world – which sends you plummeting 

over 60m towards the white-water rapids 

below on the end of a rope. 

Q tips 

Heading to the mighty Queenstown for 

the holidays? Louie Howell’s got your 

getaway covered with these 

fun ideas and handy tips. 

Finishing high school means a lot of things: independence; 

adulthood; figuring out what the hell to do with the rest of 

your life; and, for some, a chance to finally see the world. Of 

course, in the current age of face masks and lockdowns, that’s a 

significantly more difficult undertaking. However, if you’re Year 

13 and ready to cut loose, you’ll be hoping to at least be able to 

join the migration to a classic New Zealand summer destination, 

Queenstown. 

School-leavers have been spending New Year in Queenstown 

for years. It’s true that the trip has traditionally been about beer 

cans, nightclubs and hangovers, but if these aren’t your priorities 

there’s still plenty else for a young adult to enjoy in the world’s 

adventure capital. 

Photo: The World Bar Queenstown Facebook 

Stretch your legs 

Queenstown’s renowned ski-fields 

– Coronet Peak and The Remarkables 

– won’t be open come New Year, but 

visitors can still enjoy the tussocky slopes and 

picturesque landscapes via the area’s dense 

network of walking trails. And hey, after a 

hard night, it can be nice to stretch your legs. 

For an easy walk (that still has some 

stunning views of the lake) try the 

Queenstown Trail, which follows the coast 

along the Frankton arm, through the Botanic 

Gardens and into town. Or, if you’re feeling 

a bit more ambitious, the Tiki Trail climbs 

2.1km to the top of Bob’s Peak, where you 

can engage in more blood-pumping activities 

or rest your legs on a gondola-ride back to 

the bottom.

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Photo: Devil Burger Facebook 

Photo: Fergburger Facebook 

Burger it 

Admittedly, Queenstown’s food scene can be both busy and pricey. 

But there are plenty of options for quick, cheap, tasty grub as well 

– if you know where to look. For instance, mentioning ‘burger’ and 

‘Queenstown’ in the same sentence probably conjures thoughts of 

the famous Fergburger, and the lines around the block, around the 

clock, to get to it. But Ferg’s isn’t the only burger 

joint in Queenstown: for something arguably better, head three roads 

over to Church Street and try Devil Burger. 

With 10 times less traffic, just as much variety and burgers that, on 

average, are $2 cheaper than Ferg’s, it’s a time-saving, 

mouth-watering detour you won’t regret. 

Not your average bar 

If you’re intent on partying, why not 

do it in style? By all accounts, The 

World Bar is one of Queenstown’s 

best pubbing destinations. With its 

retro design and creative menu, it 

offers the quirkiness that can be 

absent from some of the town’s 

more bog-standard bars. 

Situated in a converted courthouse, 

1876 also appeals to students and is 

reasonably priced. 

New Year’s countdown 

Whatever the time of year, Queenstown 

always has something to offer – but 

heading there for the 31st guarantees 

more. While the official New Year’s 

celebration of fireworks and music has 

been cancelled, you can still support 

local businesses as they ring in 2022. 

And there’s the company it attracts: an 

influx of like-minded individuals at the 

same stage in life. So grab a mate, find 

a place to stay (they’re already thin on 

the ground), tag along, and bid farewell 

to 13 years of school on the shores 

of Lake Wakatipu. It’s bound to be an 

exhilarating, life-affirming experience. 

Photo: The World Bar Queenstown Facebook 

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What we’re loving 

Sit back and read-watch-listen-play with these pop-culture suggestions 

from students at Rangi Ruru Girls’ School. 

LISTEN 

Six60 

Six60 is a music band from New Zealand – they make all different types 

of music including Māori. It’s also made for all ages. I love listening to their 

music. I just think it’s nice and cheerful. It’s an awesome band. It’s childfriendly 

and it makes everyone happy. 

– Sofia Hall, Year 7 

PLAY 

Minecraft 

(Mojang, free) 

Who would like this? Anyone from eight 

to 88! 

You build houses and adventure into the 

world. There are Survival and Creative 

modes for playing. In Survival, your goal 

is to survive, and in Creative you can do 

anything you want. 

Minecraft is, in my opinion, the best 

game that could ever exist. It is so much 

fun, especially to play with your friends. 

– Phoebe Ensor, Year 7 

Easy on Me 

Adele 

After six years of silence on the 

musical stage, Adele has dropped a 

new hit single, ‘Easy on Me’, as part of 

her new album 30 that was released 

in November. With meaningful and 

thought-provoking lyrics, I thoroughly 

enjoy listening to this song. Adele has 

overcome her battles, which makes 

the song that bit more powerful and 

interesting to listen to. As a well-known 

artist with top-ranked songs, Adele’s 

‘Easy on Me’ is one more to add to the 

playlist. 

– Kyla Otway, Year 13 

Minecraft is a game where you make 

your own worlds. You can also join other 

people’s worlds. You can literally build 

anything – the sky is the limit. There are 

multiple things to do and so many things 

to make. It is soooo much fun to play! 

I love Minecraft and I think we can all 

learn a lot of skills from it – problemsolving, 

collaboration, creativity and 

communication. It’s super fun to play 

with friends. 

– Harper Scales, Year 7 

Let’s Talk the Untalked with Jake Bailey 

An engaging and insightful podcast promoting awareness of mental health, 

this episode of Let’s Talk the Untalked featured Jake Bailey on the power 

of perspective and resilience. One person can talk about being resilient, 

but Jake has a lot of experience when it comes to it. When diagnosed 

with the most aggressive form of cancer known to man, he delivered a 

speech to his school (Christchurch Boys’ High School) as head boy, when 

he couldn’t even stand on his own. Throughout this podcast, Jake gives 

tips, skills and strategies he learnt when going through cancer and the 

impact that resilience can have on you. What I enjoy about this podcast is 

the realness of the conversation – it’s brutally honest about how to cope 

through some of the toughest times. 

– Kyla Otway, Year 13

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READ 

WATCH 

These Violent Delights 

Chloe Gong 

(Hachette New Zealand, $19.99) 

Genre: Mystery, romance, historical fiction 

Who would like this? Older teens 

Shanghai is divided between two rival 

gangs, The White Flowers and the Scarlet 

Gang, but at the heart of it all are the 

two heirs: Juliette and Roma. Roma was 

Juliette’s first love... and first betrayal. 

When members of both gangs start 

dropping like flies, the gangs have to put 

their weapons, and their past, behind 

them to defeat the madness that is causing 

both gangs to rip their own throats out. 

Welcome to These Violent Delights, a 

retelling of Romeo and Juliet. 

The plot is very twisted and the 

characters are never who you think they 

are. You may think it’s all lovey-dovey, but 

it’s really not. 

Also, the characters are really likeable 

and the author grew up in New Zealand 

(Auckland). 

– Penelope Sutton, Year 7 

To the Bone 

(Movie, 2017) 

Genre: Drama 

For viewers: 16 and over 

To the Bone is about a young woman’s struggle with anorexia. But it’s 

also about identity, self-acceptance and healing at the same time. The 

film demonstrates how diverse every one of us is, and how each of us 

might react to different treatments and ideas. 

To the Bone highlights issues that are prominent in today’s society, 

especially for youth and young adults. The main concept viewers 

should take away from this film is how common eating disorders 

actually are, and that there are all kinds of different eating disorders. 

What works for one person may not work for another. 

– Pippa Russek, Year 12 

Outer Banks 

(TV Series, Netflix, 2020–21) 

Genre: Mystery 

For viewers: 16 and over 

On an adventure to find gold, four young guns find themselves in 

some dangerous and troubling situations with their enemies. Outer 

Banks is an adventure-filled show with ongoing personal and workrelated 

drama. My passion for this show comes from being able to 

relate to the characters. I love binge-watching a show that provides a 

sense that you could do the same as them one day. If you are yet to 

watch Outer Banks it needs to be next on your list as this is one of the 

best shows I have watched to date. 

– Kyla Otway, Year 13 

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rangiruru.school.nz

HARBOUR KITCHENS 

BOOK LAUNCH 

In 2009, some clever Lyttelton folk published a recipe 

book to fundraise for the local primary school. Its 

resounding success inspired a repeat serving. Among 

friends and family, Harbour Kitchens: Another Helping was 

officially launched at Eruption Brewing in November. 

Invited guests enjoyed tasty morsels made from the 

recipes found within, as the huge volunteer effort behind 

this quality publication was acknowledged. 

Photography: Kieran Nicholson and John Cosgrove 

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1. Eve Poff; 2 Kim Hickford; 3. Giulio Sturla, Gaynor Stanley, Kate Preece; 4. Fraser Walker-Pearce, Phil de Joux. 

RE:ACTIVATE 

ASPIRING ARTISTS 

1 

Congratulations to this year’s winners. 

Junior: Te Ao Rangimarie Davis from Te 

Pā o Rākaihautū School. Her acrylic explores 

how Māui slowed down the sun. Senior: 

Agatha Weston and Sienna Oshannessey from 

Rangi Ruru Girls’ School. Their steel sculpture 

is of a waka to reflect the Ōtākaro (Avon) 

river as a historic food source. On display until 

January 14, for the SCAPE Public Art Season. 

Photography: Heather Joy Milne 

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1. Te Ao Rangimarie Davis and family; 2 Sienna Oshannessey, Te Ao Rangimarie Davis and Agatha Weston.

RACE-DAY FUN 

Roving Style photographers were out and about in town on 

Cup Day. The usual flower walls, bold fashion statements 

and heady fascinators all featured, as punters had a blast at 

Mr Brightside and Aikmans bars, the Riverside Market, and the 

Christchurch Casino. 

Photography: Zoe Williams

ADDINGTON CELEBRATES CUP 

IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day went ahead with a host of 

industry figures at Addington Raceway. A jubilant atmosphere 

reigned throughout the day, celebrating the sport of harness racing 

and toasting the winners. This year, The Crossing Fashion Starts 

Here contest saw fashionable folks enter online with family and 

friends from around the country. The hospitality sector supported 

the event by hosting punters at bars and restaurants nationwide. 

#celebrateNZCup 

Photography: Charlie Rose Creative 

EVENTS 

Addington Events Centre is 

the perfect blank canvas for 

your next conference, product 

launch, meeting, dinner, 

seminar or workshop. 

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BACK ON 

TRACK BUFFET 

Join us back on track on Friday 

21 January 2022 and enjoy our 

‘Back on track Buffet’ for only 

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GIVEAWAYS 

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

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‘Win With Style’ page. Entries close January 25. 

SUITE ACTION 

If Queenstown is your destination, this 

is the place to relax after your day’s 

adventures. At 89 Frankton Road, 

Stay of Queenstown’s self-contained 

suites have a private outdoor area 

and spectacular view of the region’s 

mountains and Lake Wakatipu. On 

offer is a night’s accommodation 

(worth $325) at this stylish boutique 

accommodation, which is conveniently 

located near town. The suite houses 

two guests and includes a welcome 

basket of breakfast items, local wine and 

divine cheeses. Valid for stays until 31 

March 2022 (subject to availability). 

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SHINE BRIGHT 

Illuminate your skin with this trio of BrightenUp vegan 

skincare formulas from Arbonne. The Day and Night 

Radiance Kit will help even tone and brighten dulllooking 

skin. It includes: BrightenUp Pearlescent Foaming 

Cleanser, BrightenUp Targeting Essence with Retinol and 

BrightenUp Illuminating Cream with SPF 15. Worth $256, 

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THE POP IN POP CULTURE 

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your personal workspace with Logitech’s POP Keys with 

emoji keys and POP Mouse with emoji button, putting 

the power of emojis at your fingertips. Worth over $200, 

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