03 Magazine: December 08, 2023

the
South
island
lifestyle
magazine
FREE | Dec 2023 / Jan 2024
SUMMER PARTY SEASON KICKS OFF IN STYLE AT QUEENSTOWN’S HOTTEST NEW PRECINCT | DESIGNER HOLIDAYS: KIWI FASHION
FAVOURITES ON THEIR GETAWAY GO-TOS | AWARD-WINNING INTERIORS INSPIRED BY CENTRAL OTAGO’S DRAMATIC LANDSCAPES
HIDDEN GEMS: A SNEAK PEEK AT SOME PREVIOUSLY UNSEEN ART TREASURES IN DUNEDIN | MASTERCHEF NZ WINNER SAM LOW
SHARES HIS DELICIOUSLY UNIQUE FOOD JOURNEY | AN HISTORIC HIGH COUNTRY STATION TURNED STUNNING SECRET GARDEN

estral Entertainment
The Court Jesters at Burlington Lifestyle Village
burlingtonvillage.co.nz | Redwood, Christchurch
New Generation Lifestyle Villages...

A cabaret at Alpine View Lifestyle Village
alpineview.co.nz | Waitikiri, Christchurch
Subsidiaries of

For a personal consultation at no charge
please call 03 363 8810
145 Innes Road (corner of Rutland St and Innes Rd),
Merivale, Christchurch

ALL I WANT FOR
Christmas
For the gift of beautiful skin
If beautiful skin is on
your wish list, then
call the experts at
Face Value today, for
your free consultation
to assess your skin’s
individual needs.
Dear Santa...
1. Botulinum Toxin
2. Dermal Fillers
3. Radio Frequency Tightening
4. Skin Boosters
5. Dermal Needling
6. Medical Grade Facials/Peels
7. Medical grade skincare
8. Gift Vouchers
Yours truly
x x x
www.facevalue.co.nz

ARTWOOD OUTDOOR COLLECTION
The ARTWOOD outdoor furniture collection, which is available at TRENZSEATER, is the
original classic wicker look for outdoor entertaining, founded in Sweden, inspired by
the East Coast Hamptons.

AUCKLAND - 80 Parnell Rd, 09 303 4151
CHRISTCHURCH - 121 Blenheim Rd, 03 343 0876
QUEENSTOWN - 313 Hawthorne Dr, 03 441 2363
www.trenzseater.com

10 Magazine | Editor’s note
Whether it’s a backyard BBQ with mates, a picnic at
the beach, cocktails with colleagues or free-ranging
at a festival, whatever your idea of a party is, set to it – ’tis
the season!
I kicked mine off with a sneak peek at Ayrburn,
Queenstown’s hottest new spot for wining, dining and a whole
lot more (read about it on page 34), and plan to continue with
all of the above once we’ve sent this issue off to print.
With a summer of fun and hopefully sun stretching out
before us, we’ve packed plenty within these pages to entertain
and inspire – from the stylish details of some of our favourite
Kiwi fashion designers’ holiday plans (page 40) and MasterChef
NZ winner Sam Low’s deliciously unique food journey on
page 58 (with recipes – don’t miss the strawberries & cream
sandwiches!) to award-winning interiors that nod to dramatic
Central Otago landscapes (page 46), previously unseen art
gems on display at Dunedin Public Art Gallery (page 64) and
a stunning Mount Maude garden on what was formerly an
historic sheep station (page 50).
Enjoy!
PUBLISHER
Charlotte Smith-Smulders
Allied Press Magazines
Level 1, 359 Lincoln Road, Christchurch
03 379 7100
EDITOR
Josie Steenhart
josie@alliedpressmagazines.co.nz
DESIGNER
Emma Rogers
PROOFREADER
Mitch Marks
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Janine Oldfield
027 654 5367
janine@alliedpressmagazines.co.nz
CONTRIBUTORS
Benn Jae, Helen Templeton, Jane Mahoney,
Josephine Meachen, Justin Spiers, Kim Dungey,
Melanie Jenkins, Neville Templeton, Rebecca Fox,
Sam Low, Sophie Bannan, Vaughan Brookfield
Every month, 03 (ISSN 2816-0711) shares the latest in lifestyle, home,
food, fashion, beauty, arts and culture with its discerning readers.
Enjoy 03 online (ISSN 2816-072X) at 03magazine.co.nz
Allied Press Magazines, a division of Allied Press Ltd, is not responsible for any actions taken
on the information in these articles. The information and views expressed in this publication
are not necessarily the opinion of Allied Press Ltd or its editorial contributors.
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information within this magazine, however,
Allied Press Ltd can accept no liability for the accuracy of all the information.
Josie Steenhart, editor
Planning to use dark colours on fences,
walls and landscaping? Keep them cooler with
Resene CoolColour paints and wood stains.
Resene
CoolColour
Porter
Available from Resene ColorShops
resene.co.nz/colorshops
your decorating experts!

12 Magazine | Contents
In this issue
28
GARDENING
50 Secret garden
A former sheep station in full bloom
Resene
Sunshade
COLOURS OF
THE MONTH
COVER FEATURE
34 An historic good time
The hot new wine and food
paradise in a 160-year-old
homestead setting
FASHION
28 Fun in the sun
Sky blue, resort florals and
tropi-cool seasonal accessories
40 Designer holidays
What Aotearoa’s most-loved
designers pack and predict for
summer getaway style
FOOD
58 Yes, chef!
MasterChef NZ winner Sam Low
shares his food journey and
some delicious recipes
HOME & INTERIORS
26 Most wanted
What the 03 team are coveting
right now
46 Indoor heat
Inspired by its Queenstown
surrounds, a dramatic new build
celebrates texture and form
RecoveR youR
loved fuRnituRe
Quality fuRnituRe specialists
www.qualityfurniture.co.nz
Monday - tHuRsday 7.00am-4.30pm | fRiday 8.00am-12.00pm
(afternoon appointments by request) closed WeeKends
424 st asapH stReet | Re-upHolsteRy specialists
pHone 371 7500 oR KeitH HaRtsHoRne 027 566 3909

The new Grecale Trofeo.
Everyday Exceptional
DISCOVER THE NEW MASERATI GRECALE TROFEO.
FASTEST GRECALE WITH 530-HP ENGINE AND A TOP SPEED OF 285 KM/H.
EUROMARQUE MASERATI
116 SAINT ASAPH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH 8011
PHONE: 03-977 8779, MOBILE: GEORGE TUTTON 021-311 242
MASERATI@EUROMARQUE.CO.NZ EUROMARQUE.CO.NZ
Book a
test drive
today.

FREE | DEC 2023 / JAN 2024
SUMMER PARTY SEASON KICKS OFF IN STYLE AT QUEENSTOWN’S HOTTEST NEW PRECINCT | DESIGNER HOLIDAYS: KIWI FASHION
FAVOURITES ON THEIR GETAWAY GO-TOS | AWARD-WINNING INTERIORS INSPIRED BY CENTRAL OTAGO’S DRAMATIC LANDSCAPES
HIDDEN GEMS: A SNEAK PEEK AT SOME PREVIOUSLY UNSEEN ART TREASURES IN DUNEDIN | MASTERCHEF NZ WINNER SAM LOW
SHARES HIS DELICIOUSLY UNIQUE FOOD JOURNEY | AN HISTORIC HIGH COUNTRY STATION TURNED STUNNING SECRET GARDEN
14 Magazine | Contents
46
OUR COVER
the
South
iSland
lifeStyle
magazine
A former manure shed at new
Queenstown hotspot Ayrburn
has had a glamorous makeover.
Photo: Benn Jae
READ US ONLINE
Resene
Celery
58
Resene
First Light
ARTS & CULTURE
64 Hidden gems
The significant collection of Old Masters
and contemporary works on display for the
first time in Dunedin
68 Background artist
The daughter of two prominent NZ arts
practitioners finds her own way - in print
72 Book club
Great new reads to please even the
pickiest of bookworms
BEAUTY
30 About face
Sheet masks, serums, skin tints and SPFs
REGULARS
16 Newsfeed
What’s up, in, chat-worthy, cool,
covetable and compelling right now
74 Win
Linden Leaves Memories body oil, Holski
collagen Starter Kits, ghd Gold hair
straightener, Kelly Gibney’s cookbook, Enjoy
FIND US ON SOCIAL
03magazine.co.nz | @03_magazine
GET A COPY
Want 03 Magazine delivered straight
to your mailbox? Contact:
charlotte@alliedpressmagazines.co.nz
SUMMEr
DISCOUNTS
ON OUr OUTDOOr
AWNINGS
> Folding Arm > Straight Drop
> Louvre Roofs
FrEE
MEASUrE &
QUOTE
ASK ABOUT
OUr NEW
LOUVrE rOOF
SYSTEMS!
We coMe to you WitH ouR MobiLe SeRvice, oR See uS in-StoRe.
99 Sawyers Arms Rd, Papanui
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm,
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Phone. 365 4666
www.venluree.co.nz

16 Magazine | Newsfeed
Newsfeed
What’s up, in, chat-worthy, cool, covetable
and compelling right now.
Art icon
On now at Christchurch’s Centre of
Contemporary Art (CoCA), Tangata
Whenua is celebrated Aotearoa artist Robyn
Kahukiwa’s first solo exhibition in the South
Island for 20 years. Having painted since the
1970s, Robyn is internationally acclaimed for
her distinctive aesthetic and strong political
commentary. Runs until January 14, 2024.
coca.org.nz
Photo: Owen Spargo
In the spirit of things
News to have fans of Queenstown distillers
Broken Heart in good spirits (pun intended) – the
multi‐award-winning makers have just launched
New Zealand’s first eco-refill spirits pouch (700ml,
$75). Fully recyclable and requiring less energy to
create, transport and reuse, the boozy little baggies
are also pretty perfect for those occasions where
you can’t/don’t want to take glass.
brokenheartspirits.com
Grease, bye
Just in time for what’s shaping up to be a scorcher, Ōtautahi-based
beauty and wellness company Jeuneora has boosted its best-selling
range of cult beauty classics with its first SPF offering, FullStop SPF50
Daily Glow Screen ($57) – a weightless, goodie-packed, non-greasy
UVA + UVB broad spectrum sunscreen that includes hydration, skin
barrier support and blue light protection and leaves a silky smooth
skin finish.
jeuneora.co.nz

From theAmazon
to the Urban Jungle
It’s November, a month that
usually brings significant activity
to both the real estate market that
I know and love, and to most of
us personally as we endeavour to
prepare for Christmas.
I always enter this particular month
with a sense of exhilaration and
expectation.
We’re a business that pivots off
whatever momentum is occurring,
and this spring market is certainly
moving. Sales volumes are larger, ours
currently the most significant in the
country for our brand if you look at
regional and national awards, but I’m
also reflecting on two recent events
that have occurred within a few days
of writing this and I’d like to share
these.
One of these was a trip which opened
my eyes further to the shifts happening
in the world from a climate-change
perspective. The other, a burglary.
Bear with me whilst I lay out my
thoughts.
I’ve just returned from a trip to the
Amazon region, having undertaken
what’s known as an expedition cruise.
It’s certainly an adventure and one for
which I had a number of expectations.
The largest being the opportunity to
see some of the numerous bird and
wildlife species which automatically
come to mind when you think of this
incredible region and its position as
one of the world’s most elaborate
and important ecosystems. I’d learnt
prior to going that there are actually
nearly 2,000 different species of birds
and mammals, 40,000 plant species,
millions of insects (which I wasn’t
overly keen to see!) and some of the
world’s most magnificent trees.
This knowledge preset my
expectations; the reality, however, is
certainly different. The part of the river
that we were able to travel to, as far
as Manaus, has been deeply affected
by changes both environmental
and introduced. An unprecedented
drought, numerous wildfires, large
areas of deforestation, a state of
emergency – and all of this means the
animals have well and truly retreated
into areas that will require a deeper
investigation by me in the future.
The numerous birds and few species
we did see, however, especially
the very special pink dolphin, were
greeted with awe which lifted spirits
and hearts.
I know I’m sounding more like a travel
agent than a real estate professional,
but at heart I think everyone has a
bit of the adventurer in them and at
a professional level it reminds me of
what’s precarious and special about
our own country and way of life.
With a growing drive towards more
sustainable choices to protect our
beautiful natural environment – such
a drawcard for immigrants – trips like
this always heighten my awareness
and appreciation of New Zealand.
Now the burglary, which involved one
of the properties that we had staged
through our staging company being
broken into despite electric gates and
a security system.
What was taken included all bedding
(leaving only the mattresses) and
everything that comprises a staged
bedroom. For those of you who don’t
know, that means six pillows, two
covers, three cushions, a rug at the
end of the bed, matching bedside
tables and lamps!
And then let’s mention chairs, all
kitchen items, special decor rugs …
the list continues. I’d imagine for the
scoundrels that committed the crime,
whilst also leaving a half-opened
can of Coke, it was a busy night. To
everyone who has a vacant property
that’s presented for sale, be vigilant,
neighbours listen out and, for me,
I’ve realized how gut-wrenching and
invasive crimes (petty or not) affect
you.
So, November has started with a roar.
I’d imagine that’s likely to continue as
we move forward into December. For
me this means do my best, keep my
adventurous heart alive and be aware
of the weight of expectations and the
requirement for keeping things safe.
Take care out there.
Lynette McFadden
Harcourts gold Business Owner
027 432 0447
lynette.mcfadden@harcourtsgold.co.nz
PAPANUI 352 6166 | INTERNATIONAL DIVISION (+64) 3 662 9811 | REDWOOD 352 0352 | PARKLANDS 383 0406 |
SPITFIRE SQUARE 662 9222 | STROWAN 351 0585 | GOLD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 352 6454 |
SPITFIRE SQUARE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 027 772 1188
GOLD REAL ESTATE GROUP LTD LICENSED AGENT REAA 2008 A MEMBER OF THE HARCOURTS GROUP
www.harcourtsgold.co.nz

18 Magazine | Newsfeed
Chop chop!
A fusion of clever design and
sustainable practises, these
chic chef-grade chopping
boards are the brainchild
of celebrated Auckland
seafood restaurant Kingi,
local plastics recycler Critical
and NGO LegaSea. Created
from fishing nets and other
plastic waste, 100 percent of
the profit from each board
goes directly to LegaSea to
raise awareness of the impact
commercial fishing has on our
ocean’s ecosystem.
legasea.co.nz
Let them drink cake
Iconic Kiwi cup co Acme and fashion
designer Karen Walker are back with
a fresh take on their covetable Bobby
mug collab. “This year’s collaboration
features contrasting hues that evoke
delightful pairings, from the sweet
allure of ‘Lamington with Chocolate’
to the harmonious ‘Nougat with
Lamington’, each colour duo
embodies that unique KW charm,”
says Karen. “Selected to enhance
your everyday moments, these hues
bring warmth and joy to any home.”
acmecups.nz
Nice knickers
Launched to challenge lingerie industry
standards, push boundaries, but also
ensure its wearers look and feel
fabulous, new local brand Ohen’s
initial offering of four interchangeable
bras and four briefs are designed to
fit diverse bodies and sizes and come
in three versatile and compelling
colourways – Black, Toast and Fennel.
Working with technical pattern,
design and grading experts, Ohen
aims to create luxe undies that offer
expert support, comfort, lift and
coverage without compromising on a
contemporary aesthetic.
ohenunderwear.com
Good pud
Iconic Christchurch restaurant Bloody Mary’s recently
celebrated its 10th birthday by bringing back some very
special dishes from across the decade for a limited time only,
and we’re delighted to learn that the seriously decadent
re-released Cambridge Burnt Cream dessert has been so
popular it will remain on the menu throughout the summer.
bloodymarys.co.nz

稀 攀 戀 爀 愀 渀 漀
猀 椀 稀 攀 猀 㐀 ⬀

20 Magazine | Newsfeed
Sweet as
Much-loved Kiwi cocktail company Black
Pineapple is serving up its lavish liquid take
on a world-famous chocolate treat with
a limited-edition cocktail kit release (from
$69) – Rum Rocher. Freshly handcrafted
with Plantation Caribbean rum, Frangelico
hazelnut liqueur, Quick Brown Fox coffee
liqueur and chocolate bitters, the latest
luxe kit comes complete with edible gold
paint, a brush to paint the glass and whole
Ferrero Rocher chocolates for garnishing.
blackpineapple.co.nz
Works of significance
A major new exhibition from Christchurch Art
Gallery features works that tell stories about
personal and collective histories, communication,
distance and relationships to our environment.
Covering the creative spectrum from textiles,
sculpture, painting and photography to moving
image and sound, the 24 artists in Spring Time is
Heart-break: Contemporary Art in Aotearoa explore
the transitions between places and across time to
compelling, captivating and thought-provoking effect.
christchurchartgallery.org.nz
Ilish Thomas, ‘Indira’s Birthday’ (still) 2021. Single-channel
digital video, lace. Courtesy of the artist.
A surprise wing-er
Initially a long-shot and largely unknown contender in
New Zealand’s fiercely fought bird of the century, the now
notorious pūteketeke shot to fame thanks to a passionate
campaign by US chat show host and gatecrasher of bird
elections, John Oliver. To help celebrate this underbird
victory, local co Metalbird have given wings to this tribute
piece (complete with mini John Oliver if you’re that way
inclined), from which 30 percent of proceeds will be
donated to Forest & Bird.
metalbird.co.nz

22 Magazine | Newsfeed
Pillow talk
As lovers of stylish snoozing,
we’re more than ready to bed
down with House of March, the
first fairtrade certified luxury
bedding supplier in Aotearoa.
Both chemical-free and made
from fairtrade 100 percent
organic cotton, House of March’s
hot new drop features lush linens
in dreamy colourways from sage
and navy to pounamu green.
We’re particularly partial to their
percale cotton pieces, which are
ideal all year round, but being
crisp, cool, smooth and light are
perfect for the warmer months.
houseofmarch.co.nz
Summer sippin’
Fresh from Kiwi-made premium
mixer brand Alchemy & Tonic comes
a jazzy, juicy new offering. Crafted
using a unique combination of natural
ingredients, Lemongrass & Yuzu
can be enjoyed equally by itself or as
a counterpart to your favourite spirit.
This refreshing new flavour
combo is the perfect balance of bold,
outside-the-box citrus notes,
crafted with a pinch of sea salt for
a bit of magic in every sip.
alchemyandtonic.com
Breathe in
Marlborough-based olfactory wellness trailblazer INXHALE
offers original blends of natural ingredients formulated
to support cognitive function and mood. Founder Kate
Guthrie saw a huge gap in the market while wishing for a
product (that wasn’t caffeinated) to keep her mind alert on
long drives to and from her family farm. Available in Alert
for mental clarity, motivation and cognitive performance,
and Calm for rest, relaxation and emotional restoration,
the innovative inhalers work by engaging with our olfactory
systems – AKA our sense of smell. The aroma follows a
direct pathway to the brain, scientifically proven to impact
our memory function and emotional centres.
inxhaleworld.com
Get some alp
Music-lovers and good vibe-seekers, get set for this year’s
Rhythm & Alps in the stunning surrounds of Wānaka’s
Cardrona Valley. The diverse festival features a blend
of party instigators, including pop sensation Benee, Fat
Freddy’s Drop with their exclusive New Zealand summer
performance, surf-psych collective Ocean Alley, awardwinning
country-pop artist Kaylee Bell and Synthony
presenting a NYE spectacle. December 29 to 31, 2023.
rhythmandalps.co.nz

Shop 5, 1027 Ferry Road, Christchurch
Phone 03 928 1690 | @ilovewinkshoesnz
ilovewink.co.nz

24 Magazine | Newsfeed
Hey pal
Always full of surprises, Pals has switched
the game up yet again with a bonus
release of three new RTD flavours –
Classic Margarita, Chilli Margarita and Gin
Citrus Twist – as well as a fresh look via a
250ml can in checkerboard colourways.
The Classic Marg combines authentic
blanco tequila distilled in Jalisco, Mexico,
triple sec, limes and sea salt while its
Chilli counterpart is a well-balanced, spicy
rendition of the classic cocktail, featuring
habanero chillies. Gin Citrus Twist blends
triple-distilled gin, Sicilian lemons and juicy
tangelos for a zesty concoction with Pals’
bespoke mix of juniper-forward botanicals.
All flavours are finished with sparkling
water, making them refreshingly drinkable.
drinkpals.co.nz
Totally charming
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Karen
Walker Jewellery has revisited cherished classics
with the ‘Adventure Charms’ collection, which
reimagines nine treasured designs, including the
KW bow, iconic runaway girl, carousel horse, girl
robot and signature axe, in charming (geddit?!)
miniature forms. Karen’s love for integrating
precious pieces into the everyday remains, with
many original designs reissued and adored to this
day – an enduring symbol of their timeless appeal.
karenwalker.com
Shine dark like a diamond
Nestled high above the Ahuriri Valley, the latest
stunning addition to luxury accommodation The Lindis
– the Black Diamond – offers bespoke private dining
unlike anything else. Guests travel via their choice
of guided horse trek, hike or private car transfer to
the Black Diamond’s hidden location, where they’re
greeted with a one-of-a-kind dining experience
(including champagne on arrival). The striking structure
features a sun-drenched patio area and full-glass front
allowing uninterrupted views down the valley.
thelindisgroup.com

The coast is calling!
Put your best foot forward this summer with a pair of
Dubarry deck shoes. Made to last a lifetime and so comfortable
you will never want to take them off.
623 Lineside Road | 03 313 1674 | www.rangiorasaddlery.co.nz

26 Magazine | Wishlist
Most wanted
From pavlova-scented candles and lamington-hued mugs to much-anticipated
autobiographies, vintage-inspired jewels, chequerboard towels, quirky tees and cut crystal,
here’s what 03’s editor is coveting right now.
2
4
5
1
3
7
6
14
8
13
10
12
9
11
1. My Name is Barbra, Barbra Streisand hardback, $85; 2. Nicole Rebstock Uno leather slides in Camel, $269;
3. Nevé limited edition Passionfruit Pavlova candle bowl in Amber, $180; 4. Marle Nonna hat in Natural, $90;
5. Acme x Karen Walker Bobby mug in Chocolate with Lamington, $32; 6. Waterford Giftology Heart crystal box, $249 at Ballantynes;
7. Meadowlark Bon Bon pearl and sterling silver necklace, $1449; 8. Baina Essential Bathroom Set 16 in Cement & Rhus, $368;
9. RAAIE Cocoon ceramide cream, $145; 10. Untouched World Dione linen dress in Ink Fleck, $389;
11. ghd Helios Professional hair dryer in limited edition Alluring Jade, $385;
12. Jo by Jo Loves fragrance parfum 100ml, $274; 13. Jasmin Sparrow Ines 18k gold-plated earrings, $350; 14. Kowtow Compost t-shirt, $129

Briarwood Christchurch
4 Normans Road, Strowan
Telephone 03 420 2923
christchurch@briarwood.co.nz
briarwood.co.nz

28 Magazine | Fashion
Fun in the sun
Wear summer on your sleeve with shades of sky blue and sunshine yellow, make a splash
in resort-ready florals or chill out with tropi-cool accessories.
5
1
2
4
13
3
6
12
10
8
7
11
9
1. Deadly Ponies Mr Porter tote in Rush Horizon, $699; 2. Saben Tilly bag in Melon, $299;
3. Liam Sesame shirt, $249, and Beignet shorts in Dolly Blue, $239; 4. Briarwood Sadie dress in Poppy, $349;
5. Karen Walker Rapture sunglasses in Marigold Multi, $280; 6. A&C Home Sadie tie-back dress in Cornflower, $240;
7. Nicole Rebstock Majesty of the Earth silk scarf, $179; 8. Kate Sylvester Garden Floral t-shirt, $129, and Adriana skirt/dress in Sky Blue, $399;
9. Merchant 1948 Memphis mules in Powder Blue, $240; 10. Curate by Trelise Cooper Barely There shirt in Berry, $299 at Zebrano;
11. Kester Black limited edition nail stickers in Bright Delight, $18; 12. Juliette Hogan Magdalena dress in Citrus, $929;
13. RUBY Jaquetta silk slip dress in Poppy, $399

SUMMER ‘23 - SHOES & ACCESSORIES
THE CROSSING, CHRISTCHURCH CBD
COMMERCIAL BAY & NEWMARKET, AUCKLAND I WWW.NICOLEREBSTOCK.COM

30 Magazine | Beauty
About face
From sought-after sheet masks and heavenly hand serums to sun-kissed skin tints and
powerfully good SPFs, here’s what the 03 team are testing right now.
1. For a loop
As well as an A-MAZ‐ING
new Christchurch store,
Mecca just continue to
kill it with its cult beauty
offering, and this month
we’re ooh-ing over
new‐to-NZ high‐tech
sheet mask brand LOOPS.
Pick up a single mask
(from $10) to target
something specific (such
as brightening, repairing or
targeting dark spots) or try
the rainbow-hued Variety
Loop 5-Pack ($48) so
you’re ready for whatever
the coming silly season
throws at your skin.
4 5
2
2. Hand it to ya
Created with the goal of
making hand care a form of
self care, Canadian brand
Paume has added a dreamy
Renewing Hand Serum
($54) to its luxe line-up of
products. This lightweight
serum is specially formulated
to reduce and prevent the
signs of ageing in your hands
via active ingredients like
Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid,
niacinamide and natural
retinol alternative bakuchiol,
which work to visibly even
skin tone, improve elasticity
and texture and reduce the
appearance of brown spots
and fine lines.
5. Good skin protection
Aussies know their stuff when it comes to sunscreen,
so new People4Ocean SPF50+ Mineral Bioactive Shield
Lightly Tinted Cream ($65) is definitely one to look out
for when it’s time to update the summer protection
kit. Infused with natural pigments for softly blurring
coverage, this hydrating and illuminating tinted mineral
sunscreen provides defence against solar damage and
free radicals and works equally beautifully on its own or
under makeup. Big bonus points for also being free of
both skin- and environment-damaging nasties.
3
1
3. Frizz-free
Get busy on frizzy locks
this sticky season with
Moroccanoil’s latest – Frizz
Shield Spray (from $25).
Formulated with Moroccanoil
HydroResist Technology and
naturally derived ingredients
such as jackfruit oil and the
brand’s signature argan oil,
this weightless, heat-activated
spray forms a shield to repel
humidity and provide longlasting
protection against
unwanted frizz, flyaways and
static for all hair types.
4. Natural glow
From faux tan pros Bondi Sands comes Everyday Skincare
Be Bronze Instant Bronzing & Hydrating Serum ($23) – a
moisturising two-in-one with a universal, sun-kissed tint (and
a very slick dupe of Drunk Elephant’s D-Bronzi for less than a
third of the price) enriched with a blend of botanicals including
cupuaçu butter and squalane for intense, all-day hydrating.

The Perfect Ring
Polished Diamonds – Jewellery Design,
provides a unique experience allowing
you to design the ring of your dreams.
Advanced technology ensures accuracy
using architectural software so you can
view the actual ring in perfect proportion,
allowing for design adjustments. Clients
can have any ring style and matched to
any budget with the diamond or gemstone
being the deciding factor. Virtual CAD
modelling, MRI laser scan, 3D printing with
traditional hand craftsmanship ensures the
highest quality at an excellent price.
QUALITY ASSURED
• Lifetime Guarantee
• Workshop Direct Value
• Free Design
Consultations
• NZ Gold and
Locally made
• Digital CAD –
future proof
• Repairs, Valuations
and Service
Freecall 0800 233 299
Christchurch Showroom
30 New Regent Street
Wellington Waterfront
15 Customhouse Quay
Auckland Showroom
95C Ponsonby Road
Online Showroom
www.polisheddiamonds.co.nz

FOR HER
INDUSTRIA
industria.co.nz
HEADSPACE
headspace.co.nz
REPERTOIRE
repertoire.co.nz
EMBRACE SKIN & BEAUTY
embraceskin.co.nz
ANNAH STRETTON
annahstretton.co.nz
CHRISTMAS CATCH-UPS
HEIRLOOM CAFÉ
facebook.com/heirloomcolombo

FOR HIM
STENCIL
stencil.co.nz
FRONTRUNNER COLOMBO
frontrunnercolombo.co.nz
HILLS BOUTIQUE
hillsboutique.co.nz
FRENCH COUNTRY COLLECTIONS OUTLET
frenchcountry.co.nz
INDUSTRIA
industria.co.nz
FOR THE HOME
NORDIC CHILL
nordicchill.co.nz

34 Magazine | Feature
An all-in good time
Having just thrown open the gates to Ayrburn,
the 60-hectare, $200 million development set on a
160-year-old estate near Arrowtown, visionary Chris
Meehan talks us through what to expect from the
brand-new-but-also-historic precinct that’s shaping
up to be unlike anything else on offer in Aotearoa.
INTERVIEW JOSIE STEENHART
From brunch beside a bubbling brook, laid-back lunches in a woolshed
full of art by the likes of Goldie and McCahon, private fine dining in
a stunningly restored historic homestead, cocktails inside a centuries-old
stone cottage or wine and oysters in a former speakeasy (and manure
shed) to catching kōura for your own pizza/pasta in the on-site lake,
picking your own flowers, licking lush ice creams and a whole lot more
besides – Ayrburn is set to be the hottest new spot in Central Otago
this summer.
How would you describe Ayrburn, in your own words?
A wine and food paradise.
Tell us a bit about each individual area/space?
Ayrburn offers venues that cater to every taste and occasion.
The heart of Ayrburn, The Woolshed offers fireside or alfresco dining
from dawn to dusk, serving uncomplicated comfort for all. It’s a place
where everyone feels welcome whether just for a coffee or a cocktail.
The Manure Room is, as the name suggests, located in what was
originally the old manure room. It was also known as a bit of a speakeasy
during prohibition, so the perfect spot to savour the flavours of Ayrburn’s
latest vintage wines while basking in an atmosphere that combines
comfort and elegance for an all-in, good time.
The Manure Room offers exclusive Ayrburn wines, unavailable
anywhere else in the world, with wine tastings during the day,
transforming into a sophisticated wine bar during the evening.
For the kids and kids at heart, The Dairy is a quaint, nostalgic gelato
parlour that’s like stepping into a storybook of sweetness.
The Burr Bar is a haven where you can sip on whiskey and cocktails
with close friends. Designed to be generous and flamboyant, the venue
pays homage to an iconic local, Adrian Burr.
And finally The Dell is a central lawn to host vibrant markets, alfresco
lunches, and concerts. Savour a picnic from an Ayrburn venue, relish
freshly pressed coffee from The Bakehouse, or enjoy a bottle of our
Ayrburn vintage with friends.
Ayrburn really does have something for everyone.

“Every building at Ayrburn has been meticulously restored,
right down to preserving the natural sag of barn rooftops,
honouring the original character in every decision.”

Feature | Magazine 37
Where/how did the concept come about and how long
has the project been in the works?
We bought the property in 2015 and worked on various
ideas. By about 2018 we thought we had the concept right,
and five years later, here we are…
Tell us a little bit about the history of the land/property…
Established in 1864, Ayrburn is reimagining its heritage
by seamlessly blending a world-class wine and culinary
experience and honouring its proud history as one of the
first farms and more successful in the area.
Every building at Ayrburn has been meticulously restored,
right down to preserving the natural sag of barn rooftops,
honouring the original character in every decision.
From the craftsmanship behind each creation to the stories
behind every door, Ayrburn is a celebration of its heritage.
It has been restored stone by stone – honouring its history,
with its original character evident in every building.
Can you talk about the ways in which you’ve utilised
historic materials/elements?
We’ve done everything we can to preserve and enhance the
history of this remarkable place and the fabulous buildings
and trees that sit on it.
We’ve re-used the historic building materials wherever
possible, which was an extraordinarily expensive and timeconsuming
process. But anyone now seeing these buildings
would appreciate the detail and thought that has gone into
respecting their historic significance.

“Ayrburn is first and foremost for
the locals. They will have the greatest
appreciation for the work we’ve
done and the spaces we’ve created.”

Feature | Magazine 39
What have been some of the highlights and
challenges along the way?
Highlights have been the amazing group of designers
and artisans who have shared a passion for Ayrburn
and an enthusiasm for their work that I have never
seen in over 30 years of doing this.
The challenges have been the excessive
bureaucracy and resultant time and money wasting
that the local authorities have put us through.
Ayrburn is both for visitors to the region but also
for locals, right?
Ayrburn is first and foremost for the locals. They
will have the greatest appreciation for the work
we’ve done and the spaces we’ve created.
Ayrburn was the social hub of Queenstown back
in the day and played host to the A&P Show and
many district-wide social events for many years.
We hope it again becomes the hub for locals to
get together and have fun, and this is foremost in
our minds.
As well as our locals, we want visitors to treat
Ayrburn as a must-do every time they come
to Queenstown. Book your flights, book your
Ayrburn visit.
What are some of your personal favourite spaces?
My favourite is The Burr Bar. It’s named after a
great mate that I bought the property from, and
is located in what was Billy Paterson’s original
homestead when he settled the farm in 1864.
These very first settlers to Queenstown had
the pick of where to put their houses and it’s no
accident he put this one where he did.
There’s nothing better than sitting outside
The Burr Bar in the late afternoon sun and then
retreating inside to enjoy the character and
ambiance of the old cottage.
How does it feel to have Ayrburn complete and
open to the public?
It’s fantastic. The highlight for me is seeing people of
all generations getting together to have fun among
all the unique treats that Ayrburn has to offer.
Anything you can tell us about future plans/
developments for Ayrburn?
We have one of our upmarket Northbrook luxury
later living villages approved for the grounds of
Ayrburn. With 150 apartments and loads of
amenities, it will also be a fantastic addition to the
district and will be well sought-after.
We also have seven prestige homes and a 20-room
boutique hotel approved for the wider 55ha site.
Anything else people might be surprised/
interested to learn?
That the Ayrburn food and wine precinct is only
half-done. Stage one is complete, but there are at
least another four amazing venues, including the
flagship Billy’s restaurant opening late next year, as
well as The Bakehouse, RM Butcher and a florist.

40 Magazine | Feature
Designer holidays
We check in with some of New Zealand’s most-loved designers on their
oh-so-stylish holiday plans, what they’ll be wearing and what their customers (including
here in the south) are looking to now for the long Kiwi summer.
INTERVIEWS JOSIE STEENHART
“In my own backyard and on
Aotea I go very simple – various
cotton items on high repeat.”
KAREN
WALKER
Summer 2023/2024 is my usual holiday
plan: a week of recovery from the year in
my backyard – napping, reading, swimming,
pottering; a week at the ASB Classic (looking
forward to seeing Coco again!); a week back
in the office; two weeks on Aotea Great
Barrier Island doing nothing much at all
besides beach walks, swims, naps and books.
In my own backyard and on Aotea
I go very simple – various cotton items
on high repeat. This summer I think it’ll
be our Lotus Tiered Dress and Prairie
Organic Cotton Shirred Dress. These will
be paired with a fresh pair of Arizona EVA
Birkenstocks, a Sensi Studio Panama hat and
some great shades.
When I’m on Aotea I always take a fresh
pair of PJs also as friends drop in at any time
of day and, even though I’m at the beach, I
have standards!
What seems to be shaping up to be
hot in holiday attire are striped shirts in
breezy cotton and our Armeria seersucker
midi dresses.
Anywhere in New Zealand summer can
take you by surprise, so having a raincoat
and a layer of cashmere on standby is always
a good idea.

Feature | Magazine 41
“We love to take the boat
out and camp in the
many amazing bays on
Lake Benmore.”
JESS BEACHEN,
JESSICA FLORA
hope to take some time out from the shop and studio
I over the summer to head to the lakes, where we love to
take the boat out and camp in the many amazing bays on
Lake Benmore.
Being a North Island girl originally I’m always blown away by
the vast and incredible landscape on our doorstep. Although I
am very much looking forward to getting back to Hawke’s Bay
briefly for Christmas to catch up with the family.
I will definitely be wearing a lot of our summer pieces on
repeat, our It’s A Done Deal collared shirts are the perfect
throw-over on lake days and we have so many amazing
colours about to be released in this style.
And when the weather warms up I look forward to
wearing our new colourway in the Golden Hour Maxi Skirt
and the Follow My Lead short-sleeve linen blouse for the
perfect fresh summer look.
For summer/holiday attire you can’t go wrong with an easy
long-sleeve button down shirt that can be worn as its own
statement or thrown over your togs on a hot day.
South Island summers… A good jumper is always on me,
either on or over my shoulders. I have been pairing a lot of
our summer collection with a range of jumpers from Ohae
Knitwear while the weather warms up, and they have been
the perfect match. My favourite from there at the moment is
the coral stripe organic cotton jumper, a perfect lightweight
piece for summer.

42 Magazine | Feature
“The days are spent
eating, swimming,
walking around the bays,
reading books, building
sandcastles, searching
for pirate money,
collecting tuatua, doing
puzzles and spending
time with the people
you care about most.”
JULIETTE HOGAN
This summer, we’ll be heading up north to the beautiful
Tutukaka Coast for Christmas Day itself and through to
the new year. Mum and dad have a place up there and we,
the whole family, love heading there to be together.
It’s a really social two weeks with loads of people
coming and going. The days are spent eating, swimming,
walking around the bays, reading books, building
sandcastles, searching for pirate money, collecting tuatua,
doing puzzles and spending time with the people you
care about most. The perfect way to see out a year and
welcome in a new one.
I’ve already been loving wearing our summer cotton
prints during the days, and then relaxing in some JHL in
the evenings. I love a matching set, so will be taking a few
to Tutukaka.
Cotton prints are definitely proving super popular so far
this summer, as well as long-sleeve shirts (my Resort shirt
is my favourite beach day shirt), and our summer beach
wraps. I think people have really been gravitating towards
easy and joyful pieces – lots of statement colours.
JHL is a must for a South Island summer – both the shortsleeve
and long-sleeve top options along with the shorts and
trackpants. They are really easy lightweight layering pieces.
I also always pack a puffer jacket [for holidays], even when
heading up north, as I love being wrapped up and warm in
the evenings.

Feature | Magazine 43
“My family arrives from the Netherlands
and I can’t wait to show them all of
Otago’s and the South Island’s finest spots.
We’re going to throw a little wedding in
the mix too, in our garden in Clyde.”
MARIELLE
VAN DE VEN,
RECREATE
W
e have quite the line-up this summer!
Next week my family arrives from the
Netherlands, and I can’t wait to show them all
of Otago’s and the South Island’s finest spots.
We’ll be setting up camp at The Camp in
Hāwea, staying at Hooker Hut under Aoraki
Mount Cook and hopefully we’ll catch a good
window of weather to camp at Pūrākaunui Bay
campground in the Catlins. Lots of adventures
and travelling around.
We’re going to throw a little wedding in the
mix too, in our garden in Clyde.
Then, once my family has gone back to the
Netherlands, we’re going to take a month off
work to go camping around the South Island,
before our newest family member arrives.
I’ve been based in Clyde for three years now,
and I’m trying to convince myself that I’m a
‘Lakes girl’, but reality is, I miss the ocean dearly!
So I can’t wait to set up camp at some South
Island beaches. Banks Peninsula, Abel Tasman,
Golden Bay. In between all our adventures,
time at home will be spent in my vege garden.
This summer I’ll be living in my ReCreate
Ash dress, as well as my ReCreate Contour
dress. Both are perfect and very comfy for my
growing belly. I designed the Contour dress
in mind with covering up the chest from the
relentless Central Otago sunshine. For a bit of
layering, I’ll pop the handwoven Charlie top on.
Our ‘Handwoven’ styles have been really
popular this summer, it is such a special and
beautiful fabric. Produced entirely by hand,
the cotton is spun into thread and dyed using
natural and organic materials such as local
barks, vegetable skins and flowers. The thread
is then handwoven on a loom. The finished
fabric is gentle and textured with a ‘perfectly
imperfect’ weave, making each garment unique.
The garments get better and better over time,
they get softer and wear beautifully.

44 Magazine | Promotion
BABY LET’S CRUISE AWAY
Whether an all-inclusive cruise is your jam or you’re looking for family-friendly fun and adventure,
2024 is set to be a bumper year for those wishing to travel abroad, says Sarah Crowe of
House of Travel High Street Lanes in Christchurch.
Sarah Crowe
Owner operator
House of Travel High St Lanes
BOOK NOW
FOR 2024
& YOU CAN GET UP TO
25% OFF *
YOUR LUXURY
PONANT CRUISE
Why cruise in Australia’s Kimberley
region?
The Kimberley, found along Australia’s
north-western coastline, provides an
amazing opportunity to see scenery
unlike anywhere else in the world.
Ancient geology shapes the coastline,
home to indigenous rock art said to
be older than the Egyptian hieroglyphs.
The world’s largest tidal changes, up to
14m, create phenomena only observed
from the sea. Plus a healthy population
of 50,000 breeding humpback whales
reside in the area from June to August,
ensuring unbeatable excitement found
on the outer decks.
And why cruise the Kimberley with
PONANT in particular?
PONANT is regarded as the world’s
leader in luxury expeditions, with
two boutique ‘Explorer’ ships calling
the Kimberley home from April to
September each year, carrying no
more than 180 guests.
Their small ships navigate the coast
at close proximity, then a large fleet of
zodiac dinghies captained by industryleading
expedition guides ensure your
experience in this breathtaking region
is maximised.
No need to open your wallet once
on board, with open bar (including
French champagne!), all meals, wi-fi and
excursions included.
We can even score you up to a
25 percent early booking bonus, plus a
AU$400 welcome offer when booking
for 2024. Be quick, as this amazing
destination is selling fast!
What are the hot destinations and
ways to travel for 2024?
Portugal is definitely an upcoming
destination and offers some of the best
bang for buck. Family trips to Bali are
super popular – book early! Australia
offers great value as fares have reduced
back. The Ghan train, and luxury
small ship cruising in Australia. Italy,
*THE EARLIER YOU BOOK FOR PONANT, THE BIGGER THE DISCOUNT

Meet the team
HOUSE OF TRAVEL HIGH ST LANES
Kristen Tetenburg
18+ years experience
Princess Roldan
7+ years experience
Jolene John
10+ years experience
Vicky Baker
20+ years experience
Greece and Croatia are always some of the most soughtafter
destinations for Europe. Ski trips to Canada are also in
hot demand.
Cruising just continues to be fastest growing in the travel
trade. Cruises give amazing value for money, you see a lot,
it’s relaxing travel and cruising is for all ages.
Why choose House of Travel High Street Lanes?
We’re one of the largest retail travel agencies in the South
Island. In our team, we have an airfare guru for technical
itineraries, a groups specialist, someone who knows
airpoints inside out, an Australia and Pacific specialist, a
Europe itinerary designer and a qualified CLIA cruise expert.
We put together tailor-made holidays for Europe all day,
every day, as well as work with multi-generational family
trips and active/adventure holidays.
We have 24-hour emergency assistance and are with you
for the whole journey until you return.
We also work closely with our friends in the House of
Travel corporate side of the business.
We have many well-experienced team members and are
here to guide and assist you in making your ideas become a
reality. We live and breathe travel, so our knowledge is vast
and can enhance your plans to create a better trip than you
could yourself.
Nigel
10+ years experience
Savarnnah Taylor
New to Industry
Torin Wilson
10+ years experience
Sapphire Twyman
Admin Support
High Street Lanes • 255 St Asaph Street • 03 335 3722 • highstreetlanes@hot.co.nz

Bringing the drama indoors
Inspired by its dramatic surrounding landscapes, this new
Queenstown build showcases rich raw texture, organic forms
and lashings of modern, moody hues.
WORDS KIM DUNGEY | PHOTOS VAUGHAN BROOKFIELD

Interiors | Magazine 47
“Celebrating the landscape called
for a textured palette, subtle
lighting and earthy colours…”
“B
ring the outside in” was the brief for this stunning
Queenstown home.
Nestled by the lake, flanked by schist rock and towering
mountains, it will eventually become the owners’ permanent
home and needed to cater for both children and grandchildren.
The interiors, designed by Eternodesign in Christchurch,
include an open-plan kitchen-dining-living area with spectacular
lake views, and luxurious bedrooms and bathrooms.
The kitchen features a basalt grey stone benchtop and
blackened wall units with walnut-stained internal shelves.

48 Magazine | Interiors
“‘Bring the outside in’
was the brief for this stunning
Queenstown home.”
This moody colour scheme continues into the scullery
but there the dark units contrast with white finger tiles.
Brass pendant lights hang over the dining table, while an
oversized black slatted door leads to an adjacent media room.
Eternodesign director Emma Morris says celebrating the
landscape called for a textured palette, subtle lighting and
earthy colours in the master en suite.
Subtly textured rippled tiles contrast with large,
grey porcelain tiles and make an ideal backdrop to the
freestanding bath with its matte black bath spout. The
vanity has a sintered stone benchtop, paired with dark
drawer fronts. Black shutters, installed prior to the plumbed
bath, provide privacy but also open to the view.
In the separate powder room, a freestanding, floormounted
concrete basin takes centre stage. The black basin
is complemented by a brass tap and mixer, and a softly
curved mirror hangs above.
Adding interest to the natural stone walls is the light cast
from hand-blown, brass-detailed opal glass lights that turn
on via a hidden sensor.
Completing the powder room was not without its
challenges, Emma says. Because the natural crevices in the
travertine were left unfilled, the wall tiles were brittle and
tricky to work with.
Secondly, the room needed to not only be beautiful in
its own right but connect with the design features of the
living areas.
“We achieved this with discreet, bespoke, vertical slatted
wall panelling and a hidden door to mesh the spaces
together. When the slatted door is closed, there is no sign
of a powder room.”
The attention to detail paid off as the home was
recognised in recent awards run by the National Kitchen
and Bathroom Association.
The kitchen won the Canterbury designers’ award (for
kitchens costing $90,000 to $120,000) and the master
en suite received a platinum award and the distinction
award (for bathrooms up to $50,000), while the powder
room was a runner-up in this year’s Trends International
Design Awards.

The cherry
on top
Reducing stress, maximise your budget and
getting the very best results – Rangiora-based
Feather & Oak Interiors owner and lead designer
Katy Husband on why you should choose to
work with a qualified interior designer.
Katy Husband
There are many benefits to working with an interior designer
and there can be many misconceptions about our profession.
An interior designer is here to guide you through one of the
most stressful events in life – building and renovating. These
major events are likened to the stress of having a child and for
very good reason!
Building and renovating can take years and turn life upside
down when trying to combine life-as-usual with hundreds of
build decisions on what is often our most expensive asset.
An interior designer will get to know you on a personal level
and understand the way you live your life. Are you a foodie,
an entertainer or a homebody? All of these questions will help
define the design of your home.
An interior designer should be someone you feel at ease
with and build a level of trust.
Building fatigue is something that every client on the building
journey will experience at some point. An interior design
is able to breathe zest into a project when you are feeling
overwhelmed by the process.
Think of us as the cherry on the top of the lengthy building
process – someone that can bring the joy back into the building
or renovating process and help to make your interior dreams
a reality.
During your project a good interior designer can alleviate a
lot of the stress – much like a midwife! An interior designer has
the connections to direct you to the right people and to refine
your decisions and material choices.
You can have confidence that you are selecting the best
when you work with a designer who has done the hard
work for you. We are staying abreast of trends and being
in regular contact with suppliers who are sharing the latest
innovations within the design and build industry – a constantly
evolving space.
A misconception about interior designers is that we’re going
to overshoot the budget. An interior designer is actually your
best choice for maximising your budget and ensuring you
spend in the right places.
There are many ways we can go about saving you money
and still achieve the luxurious interior you desire and with a
network of contacts among artisans and manufacturers you
can often be presented with tailor-made, bespoke solutions for
your build.
If you are embarking on the build or renovation path and
you can relate to any of this then we would love to be your
first port of call. It’s never too early (or too late) to engage
the services of an interior designer. We are a full service
interior design and window furnishings business in the heart of
Rangiora, servicing the South Island.
166 High Street, Rangiora | featherandoak.co.nz

Feature | Magazine 51
A secret garden
The first in a series of extracts from gorgeous new gardening tome
Secret Gardens of Aotearoa, we travel to Central Otago’s lake district to see the magic
Ali Soper has worked on a very special 113-year-old former sheep station.
Nestled into the gentle eastern slopes of Mount Maude,
just south of Lake Hāwea in Central Otago’s lakes
district, is Crosshill, an established garden set among centuryold
trees. The massive native beech, birch and flowering
cherry trees stand as a testament to the foresight of the
property’s first gardeners.
Crosshill was established as a sheep station in one of the
area’s early agricultural settlements; the original woolshed now
serves as the potting shed and flower-drying area.
Between the rocky under-bed of its mountainous setting
and pockets of rich, fertile soil redolent of its farming days,
the range of the garden’s soil is as extreme as the Central
Otago seasons.
This is both the coldest and driest region of New Zealand,
with hot summers and harsh winters. Early Māori primarily
occupied the area seasonally by way of routes through the
Nevis Valley from the south and the Clutha River from
the north.
ABOUT THE GARDEN
Crosshill is an eclectic garden that includes the original rose
garden, an orchard that is being transformed into a food
forest, a newly created woodland garden, a propagation and
potting shed, a picking garden for the roadside flower stall, a
tea garden and an extensive vegetable garden.
It’s quite a new project for Ali – she and [husband] Nic
bought Crosshill in 2020 – and her vision is still evolving,
guided by her interest in history and observations of the site.
She takes time to be in the garden, to notice what is growing
where, and to plan from there.
Nic is always on hand – often with his tractor, ‘Blue’ –
prepared to drop whatever he’s doing to help Ali realise her
vision. They have banned sprays and replaced much of the
grass with productive plants to feed the soil and their family.
The original double-gabled homestead was built around
1910. A century on, deteriorated beyond repair, it was
provided to the local fire brigade to be burnt to the ground in
a training exercise. At the same time the surrounding gardens
were largely cleared, with the exception of a rose garden
at the front of the house and the magnificent mature trees
planted by the home’s first owners. The native beech, copper
beech, elderberry and liquidambar, as well as heritage plums,
apples and cherries, survived to provide a sense of grandeur
and structure for Ali’s new vision for Crosshill. She suspects
the rose garden was planted around the same time as the
trees, and its original paved walkway connects her to these
gardeners of long ago.
Kānuka and mānuka dotting the old sheep paddocks hint at
what grew here before the land was cleared for agriculture.
In the late nineteenth century the Crown agreed to restore
the land rights to Ngāi Tahu, but the legislation was revoked
in 1909 and the area was divided up for colonial agricultural
settlement. Named after Kati Hāwea, one of the earliest tribes
to occupy the South Island, Lake Hāwea supported seasonal
food resources for Māori, with numerous kāinga mahinga kai
(food-gathering places) and kāinga nōhoanga (settlements)
established around the lake. Edible plants included kāuru
(cabbage tree root), aruhe (bracken fernroot), and māra
(gardens) of potato and turnip.
The hot, dry Central Otago summers facilitate a vegetablegrowing
season that is short, sharp and productive. Everpassionate
about growing food, Ali’s vegetable garden and
adjacent propagation and potting shed are central to Crosshill.
She grows what she and Nic like to eat – brassicas, peas,
cavolo nero (which grows exceptionally well), silverbeet,
potatoes, leeks and carrots. The vegetable beds are fed with
Ali’s own compost, and dotted around the garden are small
fencing-wire bins for collecting weeds as she works. These
self-compost in situ and the contents are returned to the soil
over time.

52 Magazine | Feature
“The many gardens of Crosshill are
connected by the mature trees that form
its bones, and Ali’s overarching meditative
gardening approach.”
The property’s varied terrain contributes to the contrasting environments
– dry, wet, sun-drenched, cool – leading to a wide variety of planting
opportunities, and sometimes new discoveries. One of these has been
xeriscaping, a method of dry landscaping developed in Denver, Colorado, in
response to increasing droughts.
The premise is to design plantings that require little or no watering. Ali has
been researching extensively – and mulching heavily! Like all new methods, it’s
a process of trial and error, she says. She is looking at xeriscaping with both
natives and exotics, and has realised that a lot of plants already in her garden,
once well established and mulched, support her xeriscaping model.
The original orchard is being transformed into a five-layer permaculture food
forest, its clipped lawns and sprayed edges replaced by luscious underplantings
of comfrey, garlic chives, peas, lemon balm and other herbs. The deep taproot
of comfrey brings up nutrients from the soil and makes them more accessible
to the fruit trees, and its leaves are harvested for compost and for laying
underneath potatoes when planting. Ali is planning to add grapevines, which will
ramble through the branches of the existing fruit trees – apples, pears, apricots,
peaches, feijoas and a much-loved quince.
The previous owners of Crosshill were passionate, talented gardeners but
health issues meant that when Ali arrived some areas had been let go. The
woodland area was barely accessible, with branches having been cut and left in
situ. This did mean, however, that when Ali brought in a chipper and cleared the
tangle of branches, she found rich, fertile soil underneath, fed by the decaying
timber. The resulting chip was laid in the woodland, and the routes Ali’s dogs
took through the trees dictated the location of new paths.
Excavating a contained patch of Spanish bluebells, Ali discovered a deep
trench of bulbs packed shoulder to shoulder. After careful lifting, dividing and
replanting, these bluebells now line the woodland paths. In a clearing, a table
enclosed in a halo of rhododendrons serves as a venue for family get-togethers
and garden parties.
The many gardens of Crosshill are connected by the mature trees that form
its bones, and Ali’s overarching meditative gardening approach. The garden is
a space for careful observation of all the elements that contribute to its magic
– the seasons, soil conditions, wind direction, orientation of the sun and, most
importantly, what likes to grow where. The constant conversation between
garden and gardener is how each part of Ali’s garden comes alive.

Feature | Magazine 53

54 Magazine | Feature
WHAT IS XERISCAPING?
Xeriscaping is the technical term for dry landscaping, the art
of choosing the right plants for a dry environment. Usually
they are plants that require little to no water, other than what
the natural climate in the area provides.
Simple tips for a dry landscape garden
‘Right plant, right place’ is my mantra when planning a garden.
The starting point is to understand your landscape. All
gardens have their own special requirements.
Cost is also a factor, so we want to ensure our plants
will thrive where they are planted. Make sure you seek out
drought-tolerant plants (or drought-loving plants, as I prefer to
call them) when you are in the planning stage. Pay particular
attention to plants that are native to your region. Silver, furryleaf
plants are naturally more drought tolerant.
Dry landscaping will be more successful if you follow these
planting tips:
Autumn is a good time to plant, as the natural rainfall of the
cooler months will help the plants establish before the more
demanding warmer weather arrives.
Before planting, soak the plant in a bucket of water and
seaweed tonic while you prepare the soil.
Dig a hole twice the size of the root-ball. Add compost and
water, allowing it to drain away before you plant.
Plant to the same level as the plant sat in the pot. Some
suggest agitating the roots a little to stimulate root growth.
Fill the hole, water again, then mulch.
Mulch your xeriscaped garden with either bark chip or
gravel to retain moisture before the ground heats up in
summer and the soil dries out. Mulch will also help keep the
weeds down. I prefer not to use weedmat/landscaping fabric
because they are not biodegradable.
Irrigation systems are not required – that’s the whole point.
Hand-water with a hose if you have to, and if there are no
restrictions in place. Reduce watering over time as the plants
become established in their environment.
What to plant?
Sempervivum (hen and chicks) succulents are a natural
starting point for a dry garden. They are very useful along
the edge of your border and in pots. From there, the list is
endless when you start to look!
Here are some suggestions to get you started:
Native – Coprosma, griselinia, pseudopanax, phormium,
cordyline, libertia, tussock grasses
Exotic – Lomandra, euphorbia, heuchera, hosta, agave,
santolina, stipa
Bulbs – Daffodil, amaryllis, allium, nerine, scilla
Herbs – Rosemary, sage, oregano, thyme
For a touch of colour – Bearded iris, geranium, kangaroo
paw, lavender, salvia, achillea, anemone, echinacea, cistus,
phlomis, rudbeckia.
Extracted from Secret Gardens
of Aotearoa by Jane Mahoney
& Sophie Bannan, photography
by Jane Mahoney, Josephine
Meachen & Sophie Bannan.
Published by Allen & Unwin
NZ, RRP$49.99.

Walk,
Run, Fun!
6km and 12km
17 th March
2024
Supporting
charity
www.city2surf.co.nz

56 Magazine | Promotion
DIRECTORY
HOME & LIVING
RESENE
Resene’s most popular outdoor paint is now available in a choice of
finishes. Designed for exterior walls, weatherboards and landscaping, new
Resene Lumbersider Matt offers a flatter, more matte look than Resene
Lumbersider Low Sheen, plus its waterborne formula means it’s low odour,
easy to wash up in water and has Eco Choice approval. It’s also available in
CoolColour to help reflect more heat and keep darker colours cooler.
resene.co.nz/colorshops
ANY EXCUSE
Whether you’re after a fabulous summerready
cocktail or a refreshingly delicious drink
for the whole family, Tippl is a handcrafted
cocktail infusion you can drink boozy or
booze-free. In six flavours from Berry Mojito
to Hibiscus Margarita, Tippl are perfect for at
home, the bach, the picnic blanket or as a gift.
anyexcuse.co.nz
LITTLE RIVER GALLERY
Nicholas Duval-Smith’s cast bronze Bell Bowl resonates
both as a beautiful object and as an instrument. Its majestic
scale, weight and asymmetric shape gives unique sound
qualities. The ring changes subtly depending on where you
strike it with the felted wool mallet. Crafted from patinated
bronze with a striking gold-leaf rim, this limited-edition
piece (only one artist’s proof) measures 26cm high x
46cm wide x 41cm deep and weighs 24kg. $7000.
littlerivergallery.com
TRENZSEATER
Designed to keep your beverages cool and your style
even cooler. Cut from a high quality cotton canvas in a
chic yet timeless striped design and crafted with a perfect
blend of functionality and sophistication, Trenzseater’s
fresh new cooler bag ($75) is the ultimate way to elevate
your summer gatherings.
trenzseater.com

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
with Tim Goom
The importance of landscape
architects in navigating
council regulations
When planning for a landscape project in Christchurch and the wider
Canterbury region whether it involves installing a pool, undertaking
earthworks, or managing a site near protected trees or flood
management areas, the role of a landscape architect is crucial.
Here we will explore why engaging a landscape architect can be an
essential step in ensuring your project complies with city council
regulations and why their expertise can make a significant difference in
the success of your project.
Understanding the Complex Regulations
Most city councils have regulations in place for various aspects of building
and landscape design. These regulations cover a wide range of areas
including pools, spas, site coverage, earthworks, protected trees, flood
management areas, and road frontage. The rules are detailed and can
be complex, requiring a deep understanding of local planning laws and
building codes. This is where a landscape architect can provide invaluable
support.
A landscape architect is trained and experienced in the design of outdoor
spaces, taking into account both aesthetic and functional considerations.
They also have a comprehensive understanding of the local regulations
and how they apply to different projects. They can guide you through
the intricacies of the laws, ensuring your project is compliant and avoiding
potential legal complications down the track.
Navigating Specific Regulations
Let’s delve into a few specific areas where a landscape architect’s
expertise really shines:
Pools and Spas
Installing a pool or spa involves more than just choosing the right design
and location. It also requires adherence to safety regulations, including
fencing requirements and water quality standards. A landscape architect
by Goom
Rules are
detailed and can
be complex,
requiring a deep
understanding
of local planning
laws and building
codes.
can design a pool or spa that not only meets your needs but also
complies with all relevant regulations.
Site Coverage and Earthworks
When it comes to site coverage and earthworks, there are rules
around how much of a site can be built on and how land can be altered.
This includes restrictions on cut and fill operations, retaining walls,
and impervious surfaces. With their knowledge of these regulations,
landscape architects can create designs that maximize the use of your
site while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Protected Trees
Protected trees cannot be removed or sometimes even pruned without
permission or in some cases resource consent, and given their ecological
training and understanding of local regulations, landscape architects
can help navigate these sensitive issues, balancing the demands of
development with environmental preservation.
Flood Management Areas
If your property is located in a flood management area, there are specific
regulations you need to follow. Developments in flood management
areas must adhere to rules designed to mitigate flood risk.
Road Frontage
Regulations on road frontage impact how a property can be accessed
and how it interacts with the public. This includes requirements on
driveway locations, sightlines, and setbacks. A landscape architect can
design a property’s frontage to provide safe and efficient access while
adhering to council regulations.
While the regulations imposed by city councils are designed to ensure
safety, protect the environment, and maintain the city’s aesthetics,
navigating them can be a complex task. Engaging a landscape architect
can simplify this process. At Goom Landscapes, our qualified landscape
architects knowledge and expertise can help ensure your project is not
only beautiful and functional but also complies with all the necessary
regulations, providing peace of mind and a successful outcome.
The champions
of landscape
design and build.
7 AWARDS – 2023
DESIGN | MANAGE | CONSTRUCT
Create a Lifespace with us. | goom.nz
IDEATION-GOM0181

Food | Magazine 59
Cook your own way
Much-loved MasterChef NZ winner Sam Low shares his deliciously unique food journey,
as well as three moreish recipes from his cool new cookbook Modern Chinese.
WORDS & RECIPES SAM LOW
was born in Fiji. My parents owned a noodle factory so
I I was surrounded by the smell of wheat, wontons and
noodles; I loved jumping on sacks of flour, getting covered in
the stuff. The workers would pack noodles in little tins and
we’d bake them in gigantic ovens. One of my earliest food
memories was hassling the workers for a taste of the roti
and curry they brought from home for their lunches. My
parents kept telling me off but I couldn’t help myself.
I was eight when we moved to New Zealand and my
parents bought a dairy in West Auckland that supplied food
to the largely Pasifika community. Customers could buy taro,
green bananas, cassava, bok choy and kava.
Later, my parents took over a takeaway outlet in the
Māngere town centre, Juan’s Polynesian Takeaway. They
worked all hours selling Polynesian and Chinese fare, including
roasted pigs’ heads, coconut cream and taro leaf.
I helped out from about age 15, the first time I’d cooked in
a commercial environment. I worked the wok station, filling
up the bain-maries with green beans and lamb belly stir-fries
and island-style Chinese chop suey. I loved that what I was
eating on a daily basis was so varied, so full of life and spices
and flavours. I began to understand flavour balance, and I
think this was the first time I really made my parents proud. I
have never seen food as having a hierarchy. Every cuisine has
something to be celebrated.
Da Lin was a pop-up concept where I’d create things like
tofu and century egg purée, salmon roe on steamed salmon,
and my version of char siu (Chinese barbecue pork). Using
the ingredients available around me, I was drawing on my
own experience and influences to assimilate Chinese food
into my environment without even knowing it.
I wasn’t creating the sort of dishes you’d see in a Cantonese
restaurant – it was different. It felt exciting and new, while
still paying homage to my family, and to the cuisine’s place of
origin. Ultimately, my food reflects who I am: this mish-mash
of everywhere and everything I’ve experienced.
It’s taken me a long time to understand the value of the
food I grew up with. Cooking and experimenting with its
flavours feels like a retaliation against the negativity I felt
about my cultural identity when I was younger; it feels like a
political moment where I can go: ‘Hey, this food is worthy
of attention.’
My journey of developing as a cook, and approaching
Chinese food in an unconventional way (my way), has made
me really appreciate the fact that being ‘Chinese’ exists on a
spectrum – everyone has their own way of doing it.
MasterChef felt like a way to do what I loved best: telling
and celebrating diverse food stories. It was, and remains, one
of the hardest things I’ve ever done – physically and mentally.
The show made me a more confident cook, that’s for sure,
and pushed me out of my comfort zone more times than
not. But, more than anything, it gave me an avenue through
which to fully embrace my identity, to cook food that is
meaningful to me, and to spread that to others.

60 Magazine | Recipe
CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
NOODLES
This quick and easy flavour-packed creamy noodle
dish is one of my guilty-pleasure dishes for one when
I’m craving a carb-loaded, high-fat meal. It’s one of
those dishes that is often overlooked because of how
easy it is to prepare. This flavour combination of soy
and nut butters or sesame paste is a common mix
known as ‘strange flavour’ in Chinese cooking. When
adapted to the great nut butter options available to
us, it’s a fun pick-your-own-adventure kinda dish,
where you can have infinite combinations like soba
with almond butter, or rice noodles with tahini. The
world is your noodle and butter choice here! You
can get fresh wheat noodles from your local Asian
grocer and you can easily increase the amount of
ingredients to make as many serves as you want.
Serves 1
200g fresh wheat noodles (or a single serve of your
favourite noodle without the seasoning packet)
60g peanut butter or your favourite nut butter
2 teaspoons sugar
1½ tablespoons light soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
GARNISH
½ spring onion green, sliced diagonally
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
Chilli oil (optional)
Start by boiling a pot of water for your noodles. Follow
packet instructions for the ideal chewy, al dente texture.
Fresh wheat noodles should take about 3–4 minutes to
cook, so make sure to not overcook them. Reserve about
½ cup of the cooking liquid for the sauce.
Mix together the remaining ingredients. Add the reserved
cooking water into the seasoning mix and whisk until a
creamy sauce is formed. Taste and adjust if need be.
Strain the cooked noodles and mix into the sauce. Serve
in a bowl topped with the garnishes. Chilli oil will give it
an extra flavour explosion.

Recipe | Magazine 61
SPICY BLACK BEAN BEEF
Growing up in and around my parents’ Chinese takeaway shop, black bean beef
stir-fries have always been a constant on the menu. For me a great black bean
beef is made with tender, juicy beef, minimal vegetables and a touch of chilli
amping it to another level. Here’s my rendition of this takeaway classic.
Serves 2–4 as a protein side with rice
350g beef steak (sirloin, scotch or eye fillet)
3 tablespoons + 1 tablespoon oil
2 tablespoons fermented black bean
1 tablespoon chilli flakes or 1–2 small fresh red
chillies, finely chopped
10g fresh ginger, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 capsicum, deseeded and cut into 2cm pieces
MARINADE
1 tablespoon rice wine
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornflour
½ teaspoon baking soda (optional)
2 tablespoons water
Thinly slice the beef into 3mm thick strips about 4cm
long and place into a bowl. Add in all the marinade
ingredients, mix through the beef well and let sit
for at least 15 minutes to infuse. The baking soda helps
break down the meat protein, allowing it to get even
more tender.
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a wok/large pan over a high heat
and stir-fry the beef, separating the strips until they are
almost cooked through, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from
the wok and set aside.
In the same wok/pan add the 1 tablespoon oil, black bean,
chilli, ginger and garlic, and stir-fry over a high heat for
30 seconds until aromatic. Add the capsicum and fry for
a further 1 minute. Add the beef back in and fry for a
further 30 seconds. Turn off the heat and serve.

Recipe | Magazine 63
STRAWBERRIES & CREAM SANDWICHES
Fruit-and-cream-filled sandwiches are a popular Asian snack. This incredibly easy, not-too-sweet
treat works for any occasion and for all age groups (just remove the alcohol for kids). They are
visually pleasing and make you feel less guilty than eating cake. The best part is they can be made
the night before, stored in the fridge and sliced right before you serve.
Makes 5 sandwiches
500g strawberries or any ripe fresh
seasonal fruit of your choice
60ml rum for strawberries (optional)
400 ml fresh cream, super cold
¼ cup icing sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
60 ml rum for cream (optional)
10 slices thick white sandwich bread,
Asian milk bread or sliced brioche loaf
Prepare the strawberries first – wash and dry and remove the
stems and stalk. Slice the strawberries in half if large. Place in a
bowl, add rum if using, and gently mix.
In a mixing bowl, whip the cream with a balloon or electric
whisk until it is almost thick (like thick pouring gravy).
Add the icing sugar, vanilla and rum, if using, and continue
whisking until thick.
Spread a generous amount of cream on five slices of bread and
arrange the strawberries on top, being aware of where you’re
going to slice the sandwiches. Fill any gaps with more cream.
Spread the top slices of the bread with more cream and cover.
Individually cling-film the sandos and mark where you want
to slice them. Press them down gently with a flat pan/tray and
refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.
Unwrap and slice with a clean, sharp knife (a bread knife
works well), wiping with a wet tea towel in between slices for
a clean cut.
Extracted from Modern Chinese: 70+ easy,
everyday recipes from the winner of MasterChef
NZ by Sam Low. Recipe photography by Melanie
Jenkins (Flash Studios). Published by Allen &
Unwin NZ, $49.99.

Hidden gems
From grand Old Masters to significant contemporary works by
Ngāi Tahu artists, a very special collection of pieces from the
Dunedin Public Art Gallery are now on display for the first time as
part of recently opened exhibition Huikaau – where currents meet.
WORDS REBECCA FOX
W
orks from a senior Ngāi Tahu contemporary artist, a Rita Angus watercolour, a
major Joanna Paul work and a monumental urban landscape by an international
artist are among recent acquisitions now on display for the first time in Dunedin.
New exhibition Huikaau – where currents meet celebrates the past, present, and future of
the Dunedin Public Art Gallery (DPAG) collection.

Arts | Magazine 65
LEFT TO RIGHT: Claude Monet ‘La Débâcle’, 1880; Henri Le Sidaner
‘La Table, Harmonie Verte’, 1927; Lucien Pissarro ‘Landscape through
Trees, Tilty Wood’, 1915; Margaret Fisher Prout ‘In the Garden’, 1936.
Collection of the Dunedin Public Art Gallery.
Not only are there significant new works on display, but also for the first time there
are works from the Paemanu contemporary Ngāi Tahu art collection. These are on
loan to the gallery, and are being exhibited alongside selected works from the gallery’s
permanent collection.
For curators Lucy Hammonds and Lauren Gutsell it’s an exciting time.
“It has been a journey of discovery and an opportunity to celebrate some of the major
collecting that has happened over the last few years,” Lucy says.
They include Ross Hemera’s (Waitaha, Ngāti Māmoe, Ngāi Tahu) ‘Horotea ngā tapuae
i te awa’, which was created in the gallery this year, Rita Angus’ watercolour ‘Lake
Wanaka, Pembroke’ (1939), Joanna Margaret Paul’s ‘Panoply’ (1984) and visiting artist Yang
Yongliang’s ‘Artificial Wonderland II, Travelers among Mountains and Streams’ (2014).
DPAG, which was New Zealand’s first civic collection of art when established in Dunedin
in 1884, regularly showcases its collection in a major exhibition covering its ground floor
galleries with the aim of taking a deeper look at the collection.
In this exhibition, the curators wanted to look at the history of the collection, its
importance nationally and internationally, as well as display works that have not or have
rarely been exhibited.
It has also been a chance for the gallery to continue the collaborative approach it took
with the recent Paemanu: Tauraka Toi exhibition co-curated by a team of senior Ngāi Tahu
contemporary artists and trustees.
For the new exhibition, Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou and Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki,
and in particular Claire Kaahu White, Robert Sullivan and Paulette Tamati-Elliffe have
worked alongside gallery staff to select works in a variety of media that speak of “place and
journeys, of memories and symbols of loss and reclamation”. The works were made from
1914 to 2021.
“In the main, Kai Tahu artists with mana whenua connections to Ōtākou, Puketeraki, and
Moeraki were selected for the taumata toi,” Claire says.
So the exhibition has been named ‘Huikaau’ as it references a particular place at the
mouth of Otago Harbour where the ocean currents join the harbour.
“Conceptually, it’s a way of thinking about the different currents in the collection and
how this exhibition can weave them together and create a meeting point for those
different currents that run through the collection,” Lucy says.
White says those meeting points, or nohoaka, refer to places where Ngāi Tahu stayed to
gather kai and the trails that took Māori from inland to the coast gathering kai.
“The theme of water runs throughout the works, sustainer of life, carrier of voyagers,
the beginning and the end.”
For her, the journey in the gallery begins in D Gallery with the first nohoaka, and from
there visitors can follow the trail through the other galleries to view works that “supported
and sometimes interrupted those themes”.
A key work in D Gallery is the small Eva (Iwa) Burns’ (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Mamoe, Waitaha) oil
painting of Lake Hāwea from 1914, which is on loan from the Hocken Collections.
“That became a critical and important link … ostensibly her work is of the landscape
genre, but the story behind this work became very important to the mauri [life force or
essence] of this exhibition.”
Moving into the Port Otago Gallery those aspects are woven together with Hemera’s
just-completed works referencing the Ngāi Tahu tradition of rock and cave drawings, 2019
Frances Hodgkins’ fellow Imogen Taylor’s ‘Another Word For Abyss’ (2019) and Zanobi
Machiavelli’s 1452 ‘Madonna and Child’.

66 Magazine | Arts
ABOVE: Huikaau – where currents meet, 2023. Installation view, Dunedin Public Art Gallery.
Photo: Justin Spiers
Lucy says the mix of works also acknowledges there is a continuous
and rich visual art tradition in Dunedin and how the gallery’s early
ambitions – to build an important collection of historical art for the benefit
of the community and to support the creation of contemporary art –
continues today.
Another aspect is the recognition of the strong history of significant
donations to the gallery from local families and from the Dunedin Public Art
Gallery Society, such as the recent Taylor work.
The Machiavelli was given to the gallery by Mary, Dora and Esmond de
Beer, three grandchildren of Bendix Hallenstein, to mark the centenary of
the foundation of Hallenstein Brothers. The family played a large part in the
gallery, having one of New Zealand’s most significant collections of historic
European art.
Lucy says it seems fitting to be including the work in an exhibition in
the year Hallenstein Brothers is celebrating its 150th and have it exhibited
alongside two other works donated by the family – Marcus Gheeraerts’
‘Margaret Hay, Countess of Dunfermline’ (1615) and Claude Lorrain’s
‘Landscape with Hagar and the Angel’ (1654).
The gallery also uses exhibitions such as this one to develop new research
and to look at focusing on works that may have not been prioritised much
historically, such as the stories of female artists.
“You find there are challenges in all parts
of collecting.”
In the Port Otago Gallery they have
selected works by Scottish-born, Dunedinraised
artist Edith Bathgate, along with
works by New Zealand painters Doris Lusk
(1916–90), Frances Hodgkins (1869–1947)
and, near the end of the wall, Taylor’s work.
A new find in the collection being
exhibited is British painter Lucy Kemp-
Welch’s (1869–1958) ‘The Harbour’
(20th century).
Lauren says people have been very
interested in the work because the artist
was well known for the painting of horses
in action and war horses.
“She painted the illustrations for
the 1915 edition of Black Beauty [by
Anna Sewell].”
Another work that has not been on
display for a long time, if ever, is Margaret
Fisher Prout’s (1875–1963) oil ‘In the
Garden’ (1936), which sits alongside
works by well-known impressionist artists
Claude Monet, Henri Le Sidaner and
Lucien Pissarro.
“Margaret’s work represents a rare
example of a professional woman artist
working in the Impressionist style.”
Lucy says all of these finds are a
reminder of the depth of the collection and
how much there is still to discover about it.
“I’ve learnt a whole lot of new
information. Some works I’ve worked with
many times over the past few years and
some [I’ve] never seen before. I think that
is true of everyone who has worked on it
and it’s gratifying to see it come out into
the galleries and see the wider team go,
‘Wow I’ve never seen that before’.”
Huikaau – where currents meet runs at Dunedin Public Art Gallery until October 31, 2025.
HARRIET MILLAR
LUKE CALDER
HARRIET COLLINS
TIM MAIN
REBECCA SMALLRIDGE
WISH LIST
23 November - 18 December 2023
The secret to
remembering special
occasions
03 325 1944 - littlerivergallery.com - art@littlerivergallery.com - Main Rd, Little River
victoriaflorists.co.nz
Find out more

An arts background
Despite best intentions (and a successful career in other fields), it was somewhat inevitable that
Dunedin-born Andrea Hotere, daughter of award-winning poet Cilla McQueen and one of the
country’s most significant artists, the late Ralph Hotere, ended up writing a novel about art.
WORDS REBECCA FOX

Books | Magazine 69
“She grew up in Port Chalmers,
Dunedin, with a lot of artists
and writers ‘floating around’
her home.”
As a small child, Andrea Hotere was left reading a book in
the Museo del Prado while her parents investigated the
Madrid museum.
Her parents, poet Cilla McQueen and artist Ralph Hotere,
were in Spain on an arts sabbatical and when Andrea got sick
of trailing around after them she was left in a room to read,
where Diego Velázquez’s ‘Las Meninas’ – one of the most
written-about paintings of all time – hung.
“It got into my consciousness. There’s something about it.”
Decades later she returned to the painting as a subject for
her first novel, The Vanishing Point.
She grew up in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, with a lot of artists
and writers “floating around” her home.
“That was normal for me. I was very lucky … it was quite a
rich environment in that regard.”
Her interest in history developed at Logan Park High School
thanks to some good teachers.
“I took myself off to the university library in the sixth form
to work on my school projects and got a kick out of it.”
That led to studying history at the University of Otago.
Enjoying interviewing as part of oral history projects led her
to study journalism.
“I always thought I might do something like writing a novel
early on, but I think I felt I needed life experience before I
ventured down that path.”
In her thirties, when her children were young, she
attempted a historical biography.
“I got a bit frustrated. I thought I’m just going to write
fiction and make it up. My historical bent was there in the
background so I was naturally drawn to something that was
going to be historical fiction.”
About that time, she was at home folding laundry and
tuned in to an interview on Radio New Zealand. It took a
few minutes before she realised the painting they were talking
about sounded familiar, although she wasn’t sure why.
“Then I had a look at it and I remembered I had seen it and
was quite intrigued when I was younger about the young girl
in the painting and I wondered what had happened to her.”
Curious, she began researching the painting to find
out more.
“While there is a huge amount of material written about
the painting, enormous amounts, I couldn’t find that much
about her and I thought that was interesting. She seemed like
a young woman lost in a historical story.”
So she began to dig deeper, especially into the girl, the
Infanta Margaret Theresa, daughter of King Philip IV of Spain.
“It wasn’t that she was ignored. She became an empress
in Austria and celebrated over the years but I didn’t find
a biography of her. The things were quite slight that were
written about her.”
The more Andrea looked at the painting, the more intrigued
she became with the relationship between the people in the
painting and the way it is constructed.
“The way they look out at us to you as the viewer. So I
guess the more I looked at it the more it intrigued me.”
Andrea, who lives in Auckland, began a creative
writing course with the idea of creating a story around
Margaret Theresa.
“Quite what it was going to be at that stage I didn’t really
know. It was an adventure.”
She was determined to produce a piece of creative work
that was her own.
“Taking the leap from expository writing in journalism …
[it] is actually quite hard to let go of that and go somewhere
different. You are trying to give people as few clues as possible
but just enough so they work it out for themselves.

70 Magazine | Books
“In journalism the impulse is to explain and I found when I
started there was far too much of that authorial exposition.”
It has taken a long time for Andrea to get to the end of
the work but she never lost the excitement or interest in
the story.
“When you really launch yourself into the material,
sometimes scenes come to you almost like dreams. It begins
to take over every part of your life, including your sleep.”
She worked on the novel when she could around her
children’s school timetable and the pick-ups and drop-offs,
but came to realise she needed a certain amount of discipline
around when she worked.
Sometimes it was early morning writing sessions, at
other times it was recording her thoughts on her phone in
the car or periods of solid time at home where she could
write full‐time.
“There were times I put it aside for long periods of time. I
put it in a drawer at one point. I certainly wasn’t working on
it full-time. I wasn’t able to work on it full-time, so it has had
bursts of my fervent attention.”
In hindsight, the first drafts of the manuscript did not have
all the components necessary for what she had decided
was going to be a “hidden mystery”, which she found
quite frustrating.
“Some of those final pieces came in within the last two
drafts. Once I had the final revision made, everything
came together.”
Given it was her first novel, Andrea found it hard to stop
wanting to revise it.
“You want to keep improving it and see things you wish
you’d done differently. It had to finish at a certain point.”
Looking back, she especially enjoyed the process of creating
the work as she loved doing research.
“I like being in libraries, I enjoy digging around in archives
and I’ve found the combination of that with trying to work
out from a far distance people’s motivations based on
whatever evidence I can glean and using my own intuition is a
fascinating process. Kind of daunting at times.”
She has been conscious of not wanting to do exactly what
her parents had done, which was one reason she ended up in
journalism. She has also worked in television and production.
“I didn’t write about art really for a long time. Dad’s thing
was his thing and [I] was quietly doing my own thing, looking
at art and having an interest in art.”
It took a while before Andrea felt comfortable about
re‐entering the art world, but she did so with a collaborative
project on 50 years of the Frances Hodgkins Fellowship with
Priscilla Pitts in 2017.
“It was one of the first phases when I put aside the novel
and worked solidly for 18 months.
“At the time, it was really refreshing, as I needed a break
from the novel.”
Doing that book, which included her father, gave her the
opportunity to enter the world of artists again as she visited
them in their studios for interviews.
“The ways they work can be quite different [and that] was
really interesting to me at that point.
“It’s a great survey of those artists going back 50 years.”
She found in a “parallel” way it helped with the novel
although she did not draw on anything specifically said.
“It was just more time in artists’ studios discussing thought
processes that was really enriching.
“I really believe in what artists do. I believe in artists as
practitioners and writers; those roles in the arts are super
important as they reflect things back to us, if we want
to listen.”
She’s on the eve of returning to her hometown for the
Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival, her first as an author.
“I’m honoured. I’ll have family there and mum will be at the
same festival. That will be kind of funny.”
Bluff-based Cilla saw part of the book early on. Andrea
described her as “pretty restrained” in her comments and
both realised writing poetry and novels were different.
Sending her mother the manuscript the first time did leave
Andrea on tenterhooks.
“She’s obviously a real literary powerhouse and she has
now read the book. She’s definitely been supportive.”
However, Andrea felt the need to do the work on her own.
“I’ve appreciated the feedback when she’s given me some.”
With her first novel under her belt, Andrea says ideas for
two more have already come to her. They’re in a similar vein
but different.
“I realise I’ve written one book and you think ‘Oh, yay, I
know how to do it’ but as they say I’ve learnt how to write
that book.
“I think I’ll be quicker next time. They can be all different.”
“I didn’t write about art really
for a long time. Dad’s thing was
his thing and [I] was quietly
doing my own thing…”

Jurassic adventure
roarsoMe fun
For the whole family!
Dino Dig
Mini Golf
T - Rex Rides
Maze
Mini Golf & Maze coMbo
book both and your second activity is Half Price
MINI GOLF - Complete with giant dinosaurs! This 18 hole challenge is one not to be missed.
DINO DIG - Unleash your inner Archaeologist with a 60 minute Dino Dig in our Dinosaur Excavation site.
MAZE The Raptor Run is NZ’s first fully themed Maze experience.
T-REX RIDES - The T-Rex Ride is sure to be every dino fan’s dream come true.
239a Opawa Rd, Hillsborough | www.jurassicadventure.co.nz

72 Magazine | Read
Book club
Great new reads to please even the pickiest of bookworms.
WINNING REVIEW
YOU'VE BEEN
READING
HELD
Anne Michaels | Bloomsbury, $33
From the author of the Orange Prize-winning Fugitive Pieces.
Described by Margaret Atwood as “compelling”, “timely” and
“luminous” and by The Observer’s John Berger as “monumental
… The most important book I have read for 40 years”, the
poetic, uniquely constructed Held begins on a battlefield in
Europe in 1917 and spans four generations.
MURRAY BALL: A CARTOONIST’S LIFE
Mason Ball | HarperCollins, $45
The first biography to be written about farmer, rugby player
and much-loved Kiwi cartoonist Murray Ball, whose son
Mason tells the humorous and heartwarming tale of how his
father became the leading cartoonist of his generation, how
his endearing characters evolved and the long years of hard
graft that went into what would become the wildly successful
creative enterprise Footrot Flats.
ATLAS: THE STORY
OF PA SALT
Lucinda Riley & Harry Whittaker
Pan Macmillan, $30
Twenty-four hours is what it takes
earth to make its daily rotation
around the sun; it’s also how long
it took to make my way through
Atlas from start to finish, based
entirely on its gripping nature and
not my lack of willpower. The final
novel in the Seven Sisters saga has
lost none of its charisma, brought
to its thrilling end through the
penmanship of Lucinda Riley’s son
Harry after she lost her years-long
battle with cancer. Buyer beware:
make sure you’ve cleared your
diary ahead of picking this one
up… at least 24 hours of it!
– Melinda Collins
DAY
Michael Cunningham | HarperCollins, $38
From the brilliant mind of Pulitzer Prize winner (for The Hours)
Michael Cunningham, Day, set in a Brooklyn brownstone on
April 5, 2019, 2020 and 2021, is a searing, exquisitely crafted
meditation on love and loss, and the struggles and limitations
of family life – how to live together and apart, and maybe even
escape the marriage plot entirely.
KILL YOUR HUSBANDS
Jack Heath | Allen & Unwin, $37
Three couples rent a house in the mountains for an unplugged
weekend of drinking and bushwalking. No internet, no phones,
no stress. On the first night, the topic of partner-swapping comes
up. It’s a joke, at first, then an agreement is made. But when the
lights come back on, somebody is dead, and the car key is missing.
They’re stranded. And the killer is just getting started… A wild,
witty whodunnit from award-winning Aussie author Jack Heath
(Hangman, Kill Your Brother).

Read | Magazine 73
PICCADILLY PICKS
THE SEVEN
Chris Hammer
Allen & Unwin, $37
Chris Hammer again takes
us to the parched interior
of New South Wales where
access to water has always
determined the future of
agriculture, the development
of rural towns and the lives
of land-owning dynasties.
It’s 1900, and the need
for year-round irrigation is
becoming obvious to some,
and seven wealthy farming families adopt a scheme that
would capture access to water. Fast-forward to 1993, a
body has been found, and detectives Ivan Lucic and Nell
Buchanan are brought in to assist area police.
A further murder and the investigation centres on ‘The
Seven’, those now leading the families that remain and their
predecessors back to their early 1900 origins. Lucic and
Buchanan uncover hidden family secrets, unsolved crimes,
deception, corruption and ongoing fraud among politicians,
police and the farming community.
Hammer has studied the Murray and the Riverina, and
writes this thriller with skill and proven authenticity on the
arid zones.
– Neville Templeton
SECRET GARDENS
OF AOTEAROA
Jane Mahoney &
Sophie Bannan
Allen & Unwin, $50
A beautiful hardcover
book of “field notes and
practical wisdom”, by Jane
Mahoney and Sophie
Bannan. I have just read,
and been captivated by,
this new New Zealand
gardening book. Twelve
private gardens are included,
all owned and nurtured by ardent everyday gardeners
throughout New Zealand.
Every garden is different but all embody the merit of
sustainable gardening practices. Knowledge and skills are
shared freely, along with pages of delightful photographs
from each garden.
In separate chapters, we learn about each individual
garden, and each gardener, along with personal notes and
observations from them, resulting from the creation and
experience they have learned.
I can recommend this book to all garden lovers!
– Helen Templeton
WIN WITH PICCADILLY BOOKSHOP
READ ANY GOOD BOOKS LATELY?
Send us 50–75 words on why you recommend it, with the title and your first and last name for publication,
to josie@alliedpressmagazines.co.nz and you could win a $25 voucher to spend at Piccadilly Bookshop.
we love books
www.piccadillybooks.co.nz
Shop 1, Avonhead Mall Corner of Merrin Street & Withells Road, Avonhead | P. 358 4835

74 Magazine | Win
Win with 03
Every issue, 03 Magazine sources a range of exceptional prizes to give away.
It’s easy to enter – simply go to 03magazine.co.nz and fill in your details on the
‘Win with 03 ’ page. Entries close January 22, 2024.
Precious metal
Your go-to for everyday styling, creating instantly sleek, silky
smooth and healthier looking hair, ghd’s signature Gold hair
straightener utilises clever coated ceramic floating plates and
Dual-zone technology, which containers a heater system
to control the optimum styling temperature of 185°C
consistently across both plates, guaranteeing gorgeous glossy
locks with less breakage. We have one ghd Gold straightener
in Alluring Jade from the stunning new limited-edition
Dreamland collection, complete with a coordinating dusky
pink vanity case (RRP$365) up for grabs.
ghdhair.com
Delightful bites
The second delicious cookbook by wholefood-driven Kiwi
foodie Kelly Gibney, Enjoy champions the simple everyday
meals we share with those closest to us, and celebrates the
joy of bringing people together and the triumph of finding
a recipe that everyone around the table, big or small, can
enthuse about and look forward to. Think vibrant, easy
dinners, fresh and colourful salads, comforting soups and
desserts that will utterly delight. Even more delightful? We
have two copies worth $60 each to give away.
beatnikpublishing.com
Twice as nice
Wellington-based brand Holski’s two collagen products
come in one super convenient, thoroughly effective set.
Featuring Collagen Activation Hydrator and Collagen Beauty
Builder, this powerful collagen-boosting combo is scientifically
proven and works from both the inside and the outside to
give 27 percent better results than either would alone. Win
one of two Holski Starter Kits (for 20+, $114, 35+, $134 and
50+, $155) in your choice of targeted age.
holski.com
Beautiful memories
One of the OGs of the Linden Leaves collection, and for
good reason, Memories Body Oil not only looks beautiful
but is also rich in nourishing natural sweet almond, avocado
and apricot oils and certified organic rosehip oils. Enriched
with Vitamin E and infused with luxurious rose oil, it’s suitable
for all skin types, and can also be used to smooth hair or in
a warm bath. We have two 100ml bottles to be in to win,
each worth $60.
lindenleaves.com
PREVIOUS WINNERS
Vege Patch from Scratch by Jo McCarroll: Jenny Ansley, Emma Buhler;
Nevé ‘Festive Favourites’ candles: Jeni Sparks; Green Meadows Beef x McClure’s Pickles prize packs: Laura King, Izzy Rose;
Daily Good immunity shots packs: Gareth Clarke, Lynda Hall-Jones
*Conditions: Each entry is limited to one per person. You may enter all giveaways. If you are selected as a winner, your name will be published in the following month’s edition.
By registering your details, entrants give permission for Allied Press Magazines to send further correspondence, which you can opt out of at any stage.

A CLASS OF THEIR OWN.
EXPLORE THESE ELECTRIC OPPORTUNITIES.
A CLASS OF THEIR OWN.
EXPLORE THESE ELECTRIC OPPORTUNITIES.
EVERY BMW PREMIUM SELECTION VEHICLE INCLUDES:
• Two year free scheduled servicing
• Two year BMW Warranty
• Two year BMW Roadside Assistance
• New Zealand Navigation system
• BMW New Zealand ConnectedDrive
• Complete BMW Dealership service history
2022 BMW iX3
80kWh battery, Mineral
White, 3,706km. $89,990
2022 BMW iX3
80kWh battery, Piemont
Red, 2,983km. $89,990
2022 BMW iX3
80kWh battery, Carbon
Black, 2,022km. $89,990
2022 BMW iX3
80kWh battery, Mineral
White, 2,304km. $89,990
2022 BMW iX3
80kWh battery, Mineral
White, 2,289km. $89,990
2022 BMW iX3
80kWh battery, Carbon
Black, 4,837km. $89,990
2022 BMW iX3 80kWh
battery, Sophisto Grey,
2,232km. $89,990
2022 BMW iX3
80kWh battery, Mineral
White, 676km. $84,990
Christchurch BMW 104 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch.
Ph (03) 363 7240. christchurchbmw.co.nz
BMW PREMIUM SELECTION
CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED. FOR ONGOING DRIVING PLEASURE.