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18th December 2014 vol 17

THE SHOWCASE MAGAZINE FOR THE BEST

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REBUILD BLUEPRINT

WINS AWARD

A little luxury in LincolnIt’s swimwear season:

Stephanie Rumble

The gift of giving The cocktail chef

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Scents for summerAntidote for tiredness &

stressOvercoming life’s

challenges quicklySummer clothing range

for active kids

IDEAS & ABILITYAT PITCH 2014

FIVE MINUTES WITH DAVE &LIZZIE

FASHION

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The whisper of luxurySeasonal flowers

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CHRISTCHURCHCAFE OF THE YEAR

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Transforming empty spaces

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“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” – Norman Vincent Peale

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If you were asked to describe your year in a single word, or a short sentence, what would you say? With Christmas fast approaching 2014 is almost history. I find the end of

a year is always a good time to reflect so that you can leave any low-lights behind, celebrate the highlights, and move into the New Year with purpose. This issue of Metropol is full of positive articles that we wouldn’t have seen reported this time last year. The city really has changed an amazing amount in the past year and Cantabrians have worked incredibly hard to rebuild their homes, lives, businesses and buildings. Some of the highlights for me in this issue are the Arts Centre coming along with the turret now restored, the Isaac Theatre Royal complete and magnificent, news of expansion at The Colombo – that trendy European inspired shopping centre, The Tannery with its expansion and grand Victorian style, the huge number of shops, boutiques, cafes and bars that have opened or reopened, and the fabulous new buildings that are being built with passion and true vision.It’s wonderful to feel like we live in an (almost) normal city again – where we can go out for a drink or bite to eat in a fabulously fitted out restaurant and not feel like it’s a temporary stop-gap. Where we can shop again in luxury places like Quinns and Dodds, be impressed by the tenacity and verve of the smaller fashion boutiques and be pampered in beautiful salons.So as we conclude another big year in Christchurch I think we should all pat ourselves on the back for staying, for being positive, tolerant, patient, for rebuilding this city and creating a strong new ethos, and for collectively bolstering the unique and inspirational spirit of our city that may have flickered but has never waned.

The team at Metropol wish you all a very happy Christmas and care-free, fun-filled holidays – you certainly deserve it!

“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” - Søren Kierkegaard


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(Ronald McDonald House)2. Matt Mark (CEO), George Forbes3. Karen McGrath, Andrea Parkinson, Sarah

Davies 4. Kirstin Biggs, Robyn Mauger5. Anna Osborn and Diane Kimber (Fertility

Associates)6. Hilary Totty, Genevieve Kirwan7. Fraser Bremford, Craig Pickett8. Di and Kipp Alexander9. Ollie McKenna, Thomas Smith, Jessica

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Bringing fashion to the field

Thursday December 11 was all about Fashion on the field – the polo field that is. Featuring the latest fashion, bubbles and live music from Mandy Pickering, all proceeds from the event went directly to Ronald McDonald House South Island.

How dangerous are some of your acts and how do you feel during an extreme performance?

Lizzie: Replicating anything you see on stage

would be a terrible idea. In this show I hammer

nails into my face and stop my pulse, David gets

intense with a whip and there is a bone crushing

animal trap. Other times we’ve eaten fire, jumped

off roofs, walked on glass… If one of the

dangerous acts went wrong, you’d be looking at

a trip to the hospital. Even after countless shows

in various countries, we still get nervous before

each show and double check everything. Three

times. David: While putting Lizzie into a trance in a

show in Ottawa this year, we hypnotised an

audience member by accident - she was

fine but it was a good reminder that we are

playing with some really powerful stuff and

you have to be careful (knowing what to do,

we brought her back into the room quickly

and the crowd thought it was part of the

show). In fact we got a standing ovation that

night. But you've got to be prepared.

You are both involved in theatre, busking and dare devil feats - what is your favourite genre of performing arts?

Lizzie: Whatever we’re working on! The great

thing about our job is the that it is always

changing - you can be a naughty French maid

one night, MC a comedy show the next, and be

rehearsing for a mainstage show at The Court

Theatre during the day. Travelling for festivals is a

massive perk and has taken us to some

incredible places - a research trip this year took

us to Vegas and New Orleans, and we got

engaged on a day off in Barcelona.


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FIVE MINUTES by Angela Bennett

Dave & Lizzie &David Ladderman and Lizzie Tollemache are actors, circus artists and variety entertainers who are

clearly multi-talented in the world of performance art. Bring them together in their Mr and Mrs Alexander performance and their chemistry is breathtaking. Between them the two, who produce their original work from their home in Lyttelton, have performed at over 50 festivals across nine countries, and their company ‘Rollicking Entertainment’ is the current holder of the Iron Chicken – the World Buskers Festival’s prestigious critics’ choice award.Their physical skills include juggling, ladderwalking, psychic illusion, escapology and sideshow stunts. Cantabrians will be able to catch Mr and Mrs Alexander during the 2015 SCRIT World Buskers Festival, 15-25 January. www.worldbuskersfestival.com.

How old were you when you discovered your love of acting and stunts?

Lizzie: Hmm, I’ve never NOT wanted to act

but for the stunts bit… I remember being 9,

getting my sister to tie me up with rope and

time how long it took for me to escape.David: At 10 years old my mum took me to

the Moscow Circus and when I saw a dozen

clowns come tumbling out of one tiny car, I

thought it was the coolest thing I’d ever seen.

Did you ever dream then, of making performing arts a career choice?

Lizzie: Yup. Mum was an actress and Dad

was a stand-up comedian so it was the

natural choice.David: At the time, no. Then much later, a

careers officer assessed me at high school

and decided I’d only ever be good at two

things - drama or psychology. In a way these

days I use both.

Why did you decide to focus on comedic performances?

Lizzie: Daddy issues, probably.David: Early in my career I got a lot of work

with outdoor Shakespeare companies in

Australia, and during the day we used to do

comic, old time medicine shows for the

families. You quickly learn that Donald

O’Connor was right: “You can study

Shakespeare and be quite elite. You can charm

the critics but have nothing to eat. Just slip on

a banana peel, the world’s at your feet- make

'em laugh make 'em laugh make 'em laugh!”


David: A multi-genre show like Mr and Mrs Alexander

is different every single night, which keeps you on your

toes - you never know what you’re going to get. That’s

my favourite. Any given night while performing the

show and saying our lines, as well as what you see,

we are also silently juggling the

predicted behaviour of at least three

audience members, trying to influence

the behaviour of four more, sending

information to each other and setting up

illusions. Because it is such a live wire, and so

dependent on each audience, it is an incredibly

rewarding and exciting project.

What other creative endeavours do you enjoy?

Lizzie: I play basic guitar, write songs in my

spare time and am involved in various slam

poetry events. We’re constantly up-skilling:

developing more circus and sideshow acts,

researching and writing for the next production.David: Any spare moment I like to pretend I’m still

17, grab my board and go for a skate.

On a more personal note what music are you enjoying at present?

Lizzie: A lot of Sia and A Tribe Called Quest.

You can never go wrong with The Front Lawn

(or basically anything with Don McGlashin in

it), and we’re spoilt for choice with live gigs in

Lyttelton - Delaney Davidson, The Eastern, Runaround

Sue, Devilish Mary and the Holy Rollers, Unfaithful Ways,

Lindon Puffin…. David: Yesterday we had a massive dance around our living room to

Janellle Monae.

If you could go back and tell your teenage self something what would it be?Lizzie: “Take a deep breath. Will it really matter in 10 years’ time?”David: The same thing I tell myself today! “Stick to your guns, you

can actually do it mate. But for crying out loud stop comparing

yourself to other people.”

What is your proudest achievement?Lizzie: David saying yes when I asked him to marry me.David: Lizzie liking me enough to ask me to marry her.

Which is your favourite café, bar or restaurant in Canterbury?Lizzie: The Bodhi Tree is hands down best food in town. David: I have a soft spot for the darkroom on St Asaph Street

because of everything they’ve done to keep variety entertainment

alive over the last few years. Also they have great beer.

What would you like to see in the ‘new’ Christchurch?Lizzie: Lots of green spaces. More community gardens. There can

never be too many!David: An established, council sanctioned busking pitch in the heart

of town. Having just returned from New Orleans it’s clear to see that

recovery is about people (locals and tourists) enjoying life in the

heart of a place. Not just bricks and mortar.

What is one thing that Metropol readers would be surprised to know about you? Lizzie: I love wild meat (wild venison, wild pork, rabbit…) partly

because it’s delicious and partly because dealing with introduced

pests by eating them is both environmentally and ethically awesome.

BUT I’ve never shot my own food, so that’s my goal by this time next

year: slowly morph into the New Zealand version of Hugh Fearnley-

Whittingstall…David: I am both excited and terrified about Episode VII.

What are you like at parties?Lizzie: I usually manage to keep my pants

on.David: You’ll always find me in the kitchen.

What’s next on the wish list?Lizzie: We’re putting together a UK tour so

wishing for massive crowds, standing

ovations and to not come home

bankrupt.David: Sunny skies on our

wedding day.Lizzie: Oh yeah, that too!

FIVE MINUTES

WHILE PERFORMING THE SHOW, AS WELL AS WHAT YOU SEE, WE ARE ALSO SILENTLY JUGGLING THE PREDICTED BEHAVIOUR OF AT LEAST THREE AUDIENCE MEMBERS, TRYING TO

INFLUENCE THE BEHAVIOUR OF FOUR MORE, SENDING INFORMATION TO EACH OTHER AND SETTING UP ILLUSIONS.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.We hope that you and your families are lucky enough

to have lots of time with your loved ones.

We invite you and your families to take a strollaround the village during the holiday season and

admire our award winning gardens.

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Ballantynes recently celebrated the opening of its new Nespresso Boutique, filled with all of the premium blend coffees, limited edition varieties, machines

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Coffee hit for new Ballantynes boutique The Champs-Elysées Day Spa Diamond Club, an exclusive 12 month day spa membership, recently held its quarterly event at Coco Gifts’ Rutland Street store. An evening of wine and canapés was enjoyed by all.

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The original low-carbohydrate eating plan, the Atkins Diet, has been reformulated and launched

as the NEW Atkins Nutritional Approach. The refreshed approach has been developed in conjunction with the Atkins International Science Advisory Board (SAB) – comprising experts in the fields of nutrition, metabolism, physiology and food science – to create a programme which trains the body to burn fat rather than carbohydrates by eating a diverse range of nutrient-rich foods including lean protein, fibrous vegetables, fruits, dairy, natural fats, whole grains and legumes.There’s a wealth of support available to participants via the New Atkins Australasian website (www.atkins.com) which features recipes and a meal planner, recipe guide and an on-the-go carbohydrate counter, as well as top tips and advice from the experts.

Breast Cancer Cure is giving you the chance to get your hands on some life-saving real

estate, two-square metres of it, in fact. Designed by Dame Trelise Cooper, the Pretty Wendy House has been specially created to help raise money to find a cure for breast cancer and at the same time, raise awareness about this life-threatening condition.“Five years ago 1 in 10 women would be diagnosed, now this number is 1 in 9. The lives of over 660 New Zealand women of all ages and all walks of are being lost each year and we want to do something about this!” says Phillipa Green of Breast Cancer Cure.“The Pretty Wendy House makes a wonderful gift for the special girl in your life, offering the perfect place for

This golden set of wheels is a unique creation; a true work of art, as well as a beautifully contoured racing bike that is designed to be admired. The mobile golden masterpiece, to be adorned

with diamonds, is available from £250,000. The designers at Goldgenie are currently developing more pieces that clients can bespoke to their hearts’ desires from a selection of different finishes on the saddle and handlebars, including exotic skins and fine leathers. Striking to look at, the bike is even more beautiful when in fluid motion, as the spinning spokes catch the sunlight and ripples along the golden frame.

Just when you thought the tennis couldn’t get any

better, Moët & Chandon announces the ultimate champagne lounge experience with award winning Masu by Nic Watt at the NZ Festival of Tennis from January 5 – 17, 2015 in Auckland.Based in the heart of the excitement, the elegant space will be serving up a pairing of gastronomic bliss. The collaboration between Moët & Chandon and Masu invites spectators to indulge in a range of fresh Japanese fusion dishes, which have been expertly crafted to match a range of Moët & Chandon champagnes.Guests are invited to experience all the action live at the ASB Classic (5-10 January 2015) and Heineken Open (12-17 January 2015) from the Moët & Chandon Champagne Lounge, which can be accessed by all tickets and ground passes.

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Restoration a labour The conservation and restoration of the Isaac Theatre Royal’s gigantic dome is certainly the crowning

glory of the recently completed $40 million reconstruction and makeover of the entire building.

And for art conservator Carolina Izzo,

who was in charge of the dome-

restoration team, the most important

aspect of the project was its positive

connection to the people of Christchurch.Even now, a few weeks after the reopening

of the theatre, Carolina and her team are still

experiencing a strong reaction from the

community as people learn what was

achieved.Carolina says it has reconfirmed her belief in

the power of heritage conservation to connect

people, especially those who have shared a

traumatic experience like the Christchurch

earthquakes.To her, restoration is more than just a matter

of putting material things back together. “It’s

an acknowledgement of people’s cultural

identity” she says.Awareness of this admirable project is now

also spreading overseas. In November,

Carolina gave a speech about it at the

International Art Conservation Conference in

Florence, Italy.

The number of people working on the 16-

month dome project varied from nine to 12 and

included two conservation colleagues from

overseas. The team made sure there were also

local people involved, like the contemporary

artist Julia Holden, who could not resist being

involved in the restoration of this piece of

Christchurch’s artistic heritage.Carolina is an internationally renowned,

Wellington-based conservator who trained in

Florence, with more than 16 years’ experience

working on earthquake-damaged objects.Carolina moved to New Zealand in 2001 and

worked for six years as a painting conservator at

the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

before setting up her own conservation business.

Having worked on the Teatro de San Carlo in

Naples, which opened in 1767 and is the

oldest continuously open opera venue in

Europe, she was delighted to be asked to work

on Christchurch’s Isaac Theatre Royal by

Naylor Love, the principal contractor for its

restoration.Carolina was joined by fellow Italian

Emanuele Vitulli, with his experience in

conserving quake-damaged objects and

buildings, who stayed with the team for the first

two months.Other enthusiastic co-workers were Stefano

Pessina, who did the quantity surveys and

Lucia Dori, who helped with the painting

conservation.

CAROLINA SAYS IT HAS RECONFIRMED HER BELIEF IN THE POWER OF HERITAGE CONSERVATION TO CONNECT PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO HAVE SHARED A TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE LIKE THE CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKES.

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Photo: Centuri Chan


by Hans Petrovic

The painting within the dome that needed

restoration is made up of eight overlapping

canvases featuring dream-like scenes from

Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”,

including characters like the mischievous elf Puck;

Titania, Queen of the Fairies; and Bottom, whose

head has been changed into that of a donkey. The damaged dome was first removed from the

theatre’s ceiling in 2012. It was then wrapped in

Tyvek high-density polyethylene to protect it from

further damage and re-suspended inside the

theatre’s Green Room for its restoration.The overlapping painted canvases were then

removed from the dome, revealing a lot of damage

to the underlying plaster. The team’s challenge

was to repair and restore the original shape of the

plaster and then cover it with eight pieces of

carbon fibre the same shape as the canvasses,

which were then to be attached to these. However, mould was also found underneath the

polyethylene that had been wrapped around the

canvasses for protection. The mould was

laboriously removed from the front and back of the

canvasses. Eventually, the paintings were also

meticulously restored.Other work undertaken by the conservation

team at the theatre included restoration of the

marble stairway, which has been at the theatre

since 1928; and the gilding on the walls, columns

and ceiling of the auditorium.We conducted the last part of our interview

sitting within the theatre, looking up at the

magnificent dome. Carolina then asked to be left

alone, so that she could quietly scrutinise every

detail of the enormous task she and her team had

only recently completed there.

of love

THE PAINTING WITHIN THE DOME THAT NEEDED RESTORATION IS MADE UP OF EIGHT OVERLAPPING CANVASES FEATURING DREAM-LIKE SCENES FROM SHAKESPEARE’S “A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM”,

Photo: Centuri Chan


OUT & ABOUT By Cheryl Colley

Chill out with cool funThe coldest, driest and windiest continent on Earth - that's

Antarctica. Most of us will never have the opportunity to visit this

wild, yet beautiful place, but we can gain deep insights into its

history and life forms at the International Antarctic Centre.

There is always something happening at

the centre and improvements being

made to its displays, exhibits and

interpretation. It really is “the coolest fun in

Christchurch.” Right from the moment you walk

though the entryway you feel the realistic chill

of the environment surrounding you and you

know you have left New Zealand behind to

delve into the secrets of the world's southern-

most continent. Snow falls as you move further

into the heart of the centre and the spectacle of

the astonishing aurora australis quite takes

your breath away.

Over the next six months the Time Tunnel

from the Ice Fest will be a new feature at the

Antarctic Centre where you can learn about

Antarctica from 50 million years ago and

through to today. Another new exhibit allows

you to experience a little of what flying to

Antarctica is like sitting in the tube and

webbing seats of a C17 Globemaster aircraft.

The Antarctic Gallery covers an impressive

range of topics. You can spend a whole day

there, or tailor your visit to suit your timetable,

with a break perhaps in the well-stocked café,

enjoying a light meal and your favourite

beverage.

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AS WELL AS THE ICE VOYAGE, THERE IS HAPPY FEET 4D WHICH IS REALLY POPULAR WITH

CHILDREN. DON'T MISS THE HAGGLUND RIDE EITHER. IT'S NOT FOR THE FAINTHEARTED, BUT THE

COURSE IS DESIGNED TO PUT THE HAGGLUND THROUGH ITS PACES IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT.

SNOW

FALLS AS YOU

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THE CENTRE AND THE

SPECTACLE OF THE

ASTONISHING AURORA

AUSTRALIS QUITE

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AWAY.

Try to time your visit for the feeding of

the little blue penguins (10.30am and

3.30pm) in a specially designed habitat.

You can watch from surface or underwater

level and learn more about these birds,

the world's smallest penguin.

If you are keen enough, you can

experience the very real effects of an

Antarctic storm in the safe all-weather

indoor polar room. This area was opened

in 2003 by Sir Edmund Hillary, who

explained that, with the wind chill factor

getting down to minus 18 degrees it was

very close to the real thing. Nicki Dawson,

Manager of the Antarctic Centre, says

families love to challenge each other

as to how long they can stay in the

snow and ice experience.

Then there is a stimulating 4D

movie experience – a ride in a ship

complete with ice floe collisions,

drifting snow flakes and curious

wildlife. As well as the Ice Voyage,

there is Happy Feet 4D which is really

popular with children. Don't miss

the Hagglund ride either. It's not

for the fainthearted, but the

course is uniquely designed

to put the Hagglund

through its paces in a safe

environment.

In fact there is

something at the centre

for everyone - young or

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The 1000sqm expansion will take place at

the car-park end of the main atrium, in

the corner to the side of the food hall.

Marketing & Development manager Caroline

Cooper-Dixon, who owns The Colombo with

her mother, Lilly Cooper, explains that they

have been waiting for this area to become

available before making this second-stage

development.

Formerly occupied by Postie Plus, this

corner will be expanded alongside another

400sqm and will have an atrium of its own.

Distinctly EuropeanAlready well-established as a major retail, food and

entertainment centre in the downtown area of Sydenham,

The Colombo will soon grow further with the addition of a new

retail concept for Christchurch, further homeware and fashion

shops, a magazine and bookstore and even a cooking school.

With the foot-traffic figures steadily

increasing, Caroline is enthusiastic about the

future of The Colombo, which is adding to the

region's iconic and organic character with a

distinctive, European-inspired niche that

indulges in world class trends.

“The Colombo has its harmonious blend of

retailers, including an arts cinema, European-

style bars, decadent culinary providers and

many unique and individual fashion, beauty

and homeware boutiques. We're aiming to

provide people with a good quality concept

and experience in retail which you could find

anywhere around the world, we want the

Christchurch standard to be up there with the

trends we see globally,” says Caroline.

In order to get that right mix of businesses,

Caroline and her mother travel to Europe each

year during the warmer months of June and

July, to check out the latest industry trends

“THE COLOMBO HAS ITS HARMONIOUS BLEND OF RETAILERS,

INCLUDING AN ARTS CINEMA, EUROPEAN-STYLE BARS,

DECADENT CULINARY PROVIDERS AND MANY UNIQUE AND

INDIVIDUAL FASHION, BEAUTY AND HOMEWARE BOUTIQUES.

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OUT & ABOUT

By Hans Petrovicinspired centre

and ideas, so that they can forecast what is to

come for Christchurch along with Australasia.

This year, they visited Berlin, Zurich and

Geneva in Switzerland, France and England.

While in London, they called in on Jamie Oliver's

office where they met members of the chef's

team of 300 personnel who look after everything

from Oliver's restaurants to homewares, books,

website and TV programmes. The Colombo has

one shop selling his wood-fired ovens.

The Colombo's European influence also

extends into its first-class food hall and wining

and dining outlets, featuring the finest

international flavours made with fresh

ingredients from local, trusted growers.

And, there is also some Asian influence

among the wide range of food bars, which

include The Serious Sandwich, Potsticker

Dumpling Bar and Mr Sushi, complementing

sweet snacks from J'aime Les Macarons,

revitalising juices from Pure Pulp and

deliciously fresh food and organic produce

from Coopers & Co.

Tantalising tastes can also be found at the

onsite Belgian Beer Café Torenhof, Three Six

Three Café & Bar and The Underground Coffee

Company, all of which provide a their own

unique menus in modish settings.

“We work our formula and try to provide a

variety in everything you see in front of you, this

goes all the way to the food which adds

another element to the shopping experience,”

says Caroline.

There are still some long-time retailers at The

Colombo like Spotlight, and there is also

continuous change going on. At the Colombo

Street entrance, the Annah Stretton fashion

shop has just expanded, while the

Underground Coffee Co has been purchased

by Allpress Espresso. There are also the

continuously changing pop-ups, which recently

included the Lava Gallery, Mrs. Smith Loves

and The Foxes Den.

There certainly is always something going on

at The Colombo!

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Bowled over by city’s latest venue offering

Vbase recently launched its newest event venue, Hagley Oval Pavilion. Home to Canterbury and International cricket, Hagley Oval Pavilion also caters for meetings, ceremonies and dinners from 10 to 200 guests, you will be bowled over by this venue offering.

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Fifty craft breweries and cider producers will gather in Hagley Park

on 29 March 2015 for the fourth instalment of the Great Kiwi Beer Festival, the largest beer festival in New Zealand.With over 300 brews on tap, the Great Kiwi Beer Festival is a day-long outdoor celebration of brewing in New Zealand – hosted by industry experts and craft beer aficionados.More than 40 gourmet food producers will join the breweries for a day of gastronomic delights. Features of the festival include a Craft Beer Academy, cooking demonstrations, a home brew competition and live music all day. This year’s music line-up features 80’s new wave band Pseudo Echo, legendary Kiwi rockers Hello Sailor, supported by Sola Rosa, Thomas Oliver and Summer Thieves.VIP, Hoptimized and Early Bird tickets are on sale now through Dash Tickets www.dashtickets.co.nz For more information, visit www.greatkiwibeerfestival.co.nz or the Great Kiwi Beer Festival Facebook page.

Beer Fest’ returns

Veuve Clicquot is bringing Clicquot Mail to Christchurch just in time for Christmas this year. Throughout the month of December,

Christchurch foodies will be able to put pen to paper on tailor-made Veuve Clicquot postcards then post them free of charge to loved ones, using a Veuve Clicquot Mailbox inspired by the vintage American mailbox with a Clicquot twist.Diners at JDV, Bloody Mary’s, Chinwag Eathai,

New mail service for Christmas

The results of the inaugural New World Beer & Cider Awards have been announced, with two

Christchurch breweries coming out top from 351 entries to win ‘Best in Class’ medals. Wigram Brewing Co. came out top in the ‘Specialty Lager’ category with its Munchner Dunkel (rrp $8.99), while the Three Boys Oyster Stout (rrp $9.99) was named best for its style. “Having that medal sticker on award-winning beer and cider in-store means people can try different styles with confidence that the brew is going to be a great example of its type.” says Chair of Judges Neil Miller

Strange & Co and Sugar Horse who buy a flute of Clicquot will receive one postcard and if they prefer a bottle they will get four postcards. Each restaurant will have its own Clicquot Mailbox that will be cleared regularly, distributing the handwritten Clicquot Mail across the

country. The public can also go in the draw to win one of twenty Clicquot Mailboxes by Instagramming a photo of themselves sending their postcard using the hashtag #clicquotmailnz.

Clicquot Mail will be available at selected Christchurch restaurants

until 31 December 2014.

Christchurchbreweries win

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LINCOLNBy Cheryl Colley

A little luxury in Lincoln

Summer is wedding season and there can be little more delightful than a summer wedding at a venue in the country. Around the Lincoln, Prebbleton, Rolleston and Tai Tapu areas there are a number of stunning venues to choose from, such as Rossendale, Pemberton, Cossars Wineshed, Trents Estate Vineyard and Hampton Lea Gardens.

The questions then arise as to where the guests can stay that

is conveniently located close by; or where the bride and

groom might have their wedding night?

The answer is Lincoln Motel, the only motel in Lincoln. This is a

stunning and luxurious complex of 21 units designed to exemplary

standards.

Just two years old, no expense has been spared when it comes

to guest comfort. The decor of the spacious rooms, chosen by

owners Craig and Colleen Beswick, is stylish and elegant featuring

Lincoln's red and black colour palette.

Able to accommodate some 80 guests in either studios or one

or two bedroom units that have full kitchen facilities, this is the

perfect place for a wedding party pre or post the ceremony and

reception.

A bride and groom will be pampered here too, staying in a one-

bedroom spa bath unit replete with a bottle of wine and

chocolates thoughtfully provided by the moteliers.

Lincoln Motel welcomes guests to other functions in the

surrounding area as well. It may be a family reunion, a birthday, an

anniversary or even a golf tournament or a kapa haka competition.

Craig and Colleen will provide their friendly and hospitable care to

everyone. “We love meeting new people,” Craig explains. “This

industry allows us to meet people from all walks of life and from all

around the world and to provide them with service of the highest

standard and professionalism.”

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Local Farm Fresh Fruit/Vegetables/Produce,

Delicious Artisan Baking and an array of Unique Handcrafted Gifts.

Great family friendly market with monthly

themed community events.

Upcoming Events - Fruit & Berry Festival - Sat 10th Jan - With lots of

Summer Fruits, Live Music.

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21 Luxury Motel Units in the

Heart of Lincoln

taking place in the

city's post-quake

environment.

Plans for another

key central city

creation are also

ramping up, with

international interest in

the $500 million

Convention Centre

venue three years out,

according to

Christchurch & Canterbury

Convention Bureau manager

Caroline Blanchfield.


IN THE CITYWHAT’S ONBARS & CAFESNEW OPENINGSRETAIL STORESDOWNTOWN

Rebuild blueprint wins award By Melinda Collins

Mother Nature, in all her audacity, tore from us the physical shape of a city we had been so carefully cultivating since the Canterbury Association settled the surrounding province and gave the city its name in 1848.

While we may have lost

brief control over the

changing shape of our

central business district, the

control is all back in our hands

and the resulting form is an award

winning one.

A consortium of architects and

designers from multidisciplinary

architecture firm, Warren and

Mahoney, landscape architects

Boffa Miskell, architects Woods

Bagot, RCP and Sheppard and

Rout Architects were given 100

days to come up with a plan to

rebuild Christchurch's severely

damaged central city after the

devastating earthquakes of

2010/2011.

The subsequent Christchurch

rebuild blueprint has just been

announced as the winning entry of

the World Architecture News

JUDGES WERE “BLOWN AWAY BY THE SCALE OF THE PROPOSED FRAMEWORK FOR CENTRAL CHRISTCHURCH”.

Christchurch City

Council's creative and

innovative approach to

the rebuild – has won

the prestigious

Guangzhou International

Award for Urban

Innovation.

Councillor Paul

Lonsdale, who

represented the Mayor

and received the award

on behalf of Christchurch at the

ceremony in China, describes the

win as testament to the great work

Christchurch Convention Centre Precinct concept

Cr Paul Lonsdale

(WAN) Urban Design Award, part

of the world's largest architectural

awards programme, after judges

were “blown away by the scale of

the proposed framework for

central Christchurch”.

Judges described the Blueprint

as providing a “strong, innovative

and legible response to the urban

issues facing the city and its

rebuild.

The city's transitional projects

have also been recognised on the

global stage. 'Christchurch: Our

Ever Evolving City' – the

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Messing about in boats…

There can be little more idyllic a setting for a

long and leisurely lunch, than on the deck at

the Antigua Boat Sheds overlooking the Avon

River as it murmurs and meanders its way

towards the Montreal Street Bridge. Eating

delicious food, sipping a glass of wine or a

cold ale, laughing at the ducks paddling

against the current, and watching people

“messing about in boats” is about as good as

it gets on a summer's day in Christchurch.

The Antigua Boat Sheds have been part of Christchurch's history

for over 130 years and are classified as a Category 1 Historic

Building. They were erected in 1882 by two Lyttelton boat builders

- Messrs Albert Shaw and J.T. Tidd - for the express purpose of

providing recreational facilities for the citizens of Christchurch. The

facilities charmingly included a ladies' waiting room and a gentlemen's

dressing room!

Fast forward 130 years and the sheds survived the Christchurch

earthquakes extraordinarily well thanks to strengthening and re-piling

work that had been carried out in 2006. Consequently the sheds were

closed for only six weeks and were one of the first businesses to be up

and running again in the CBD. The Boat Sheds are still home to that

traditional and iconic pastime – boating – that retains all the trappings

of Edwardian England. They are also home to an excellent cafe and

catering service. Indeed the Boat Sheds offer a complete experience

for visitors.

Mike and Sally Jones, and until just a few years ago Sally's family,

have owned and operated the Boat Sheds for decades. Back in the

1980s today's fully-functioning cafe was known as the Antigua Milk Bar.

But as we know times have changed and tastes have become more

sophisticated. So Mike and Sally extended and developed the cafe into

the relaxed and inviting venue it now is where guests can enjoy a

delicious breakfast, brunch or lunch. Why not try breakfast classics

such as French toast, eggs Benedict or pancake stacks or perhaps

some of the cafe's lighter breakfast fare?

The lunch menu offers a tasty cafe-style take on a great range of

Kiwi favourites such as toasted sandwiches, fish and chips and ground

By Cheryl Colley

IN THE RAFTERS OF THE BOAT SHEDS YOU CAN

SEE AN ORIGINAL 130-YEAR OLD ROW BOAT

FROM THE FIRST DAYS OF THE BOAT SHEDS.

Christchurch s Historic Boatsheds Open 7 Days for Breakfast & Brunch

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EATING DELICIOUS FOOD, SIPPING

A GLASS OF WINE OR A COLD ALE,

LAUGHING AT THE DUCKS

PADDLING AGAINST THE CURRENT,

AND WATCHING PEOPLE “MESSING

ABOUT IN BOATS” IS ABOUT AS

GOOD AS IT GETS ON A SUMMER'S

DAY IN CHRISTCHURCH.

beef nachos, in addition to more up-market dishes such as risotto, salt and

pepper squid and souvlaki. There is a wide selection of slices and cakes in

the cabinet too, for that sweet morsel to complete a meal. All the food is

prepared daily onsite by the team of four experienced chefs and a baker.

There is also a children's menu and a gluten-free menu. The breakfast menu

is available all day from 7am and the lunch menu up until 3pm in the

afternoon, though the cafe itself is open till 5.30pm in the summer.

The Boat Sheds continue their original 1882 function, offering

a range of boats for hire for small and large groups, couples and

families. In the rafters of the Boat Sheds you can see an original

130-year old row boat from the rst days of the Boat Sheds. So

enjoy an Avon River adventure in a single or double kayak, a

Canadian canoe or a row boat or paddle boat, perhaps pulling

up at the river bank for a picnic. There are also bikes for hire so

you can embark on an urban adventure discovering the city itself

or exploring nearby Hagley Park, taking along a boxed lunch

from the cafe. If rowing or paddling seems too much like hard

work and you would much rather lie back in a punt dangling your

hands in the cool Avon, then Punting on the Avon operates its

business from the Boat Sheds.

The Antigua Boat Sheds are denitely one of Christchurch's

top visitor attractions run with a strong sense of integrity and

tradition. See for yourself at 2 Cambridge Terrace. Phone (03)

366 6768.

IN THE CITY


FASHIONFASHION & STYLE HEALTH & BEAUTY MAKEOVER KIDZONE FASHION NZ

After three years of hands-on training, the

third year CPIT Fashion Technology and

Design students were out to impress the

fashion industry with their PITCH collections.

And impress they did.

The industry judges this year were Denise

Le'Strange-Corbet from World and Megan

McKee from Contemporary Lounge Ballantynes

and their choice on the night was Natalie

Weaver's collection Tough.

Denise Le'Strange-Corbet was taken with the

“exquisite tailoring, flawless construction and

beautiful fabrics” in Natalie's collection. Tough

was inspired by Natalie's mother and featured a

neutral palette and echoes of pyjamas and

dressing gowns, taken to sophisticated new

levels with the soft fabrics folded, layered and

draped in unexpected ways.

Ethel Chang was highly commended with a very

bold and highly technical collection of oversized

dresses and suits that were reminiscent of

clowns and dress ups, an effect accentuated by

the models' white lips and eye shadow.

As their training is largely practical, the students

must conceptualise, design and construct their

ensembles from start to finish and then organise

models and choreograph the runaway show.

Some go as far as creating their own prints as

well.

Ideas and ability at PITCH 2014There was no shortage of bold

new ideas at PITCH, CPIT's

annual fashion runway show, but

it was the workmanship of

tailoring and construction that

really impressed the crowds in

There was no shortage of bold new ideas at PITCH, CPIT's annual fashion runway show, but it was the workmanship of tailoring and construction that really impressed the crowds in 2014.

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THE INDUSTRY JUDGES THIS YEAR WERE DENISE

LE'STRANGE CORBETT FROM WORLD AND

MEGAN MCKEE FROM CONTEMPORARY LOUNGE

BALLANTYNES AND THEIR CHOICE ON THE NIGHT

WAS NATALIE WEAVER'S COLLECTION TOUGH.

Credits:

Photos by Dave Richards Photography.

Models from Portfolio Models.

Styling by Kirsten Stewart School of Make Up,

and True Grit hair spa.

Natalie Weaver’s collectionThe third and final year students

present an entire collection, which

is their second collection for the

year. While the mid-year collection

is designed to a brief from industry

partners they have completed work

experience with, the brief for PITCH

allows for imaginations to run wild,

especially amongst the first and

second year students who have

more freedom to explore.

And while creativity was abundant

on the night, CPIT fashion

programme leader Nicola Chrisp

said she was pleased to see

workmanship shining through. “Our

programme has a strong focus on

technical ability and this year

showcased the skills the students

have achieved. We want them to hit

the ground running with confidence

in any workroom in New Zealand, or

overseas, and the calibre of our

graduates does suggest we are

achieving that,” she said.

Many graduates have already

secured employment with top labels

such as Karen Walker. Former

graduates of the programme have

launched their own labels, such as

Georgia Currie with her successful

Georgia Alice label.

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they are experts in getting just the right bikini or swimsuit for your bust and body!

Invest in a fabulous kaftan to wear over your suit to atter and protect you from the sun.

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By Rachel Smith

Scents for summer


Fragrances of the summer months: the heady smell of Christmas lilies, freshly mowed grass and pine needles, they all bring back memories of summers past.

For your own personal summer fragrance Dodds Pharmacy in Merivale has a selection of top

scents for men and women.The newly released Black Opium

by Yves Saint Laurent, is a fresh take on their Opium of the 1980s. It is a very different experience from its oriental scented predecessor - with first notes of coffee, pink pepper, pear, followed by orange flower, jasmine, floral, and final notes of cappuccino, vanilla and cedarwood, it is Dodd's pick for the scent of the season.

“It's the first coffee floral fragrance,” says Hannah from Dodds Pharmacy. “It's going to be huge for summer.”

YSL describe their new fragrance as a vibrant sensual and addictive contrast of light and dark, creating a fragrance very different from any other through many years of collaborative work.

Black Opium Eau de Parfum is available in 30ml, 50ml and 90ml, and also in gift sets with mini mascara and eyeliner with the 30ml, or a mini purse size fragrance with the 50ml.

For the men, Spicebomb by Victor & Rolf, have released a limited edition copper metallic finish to their

distinctive grenade style bottle, especially for Christmas.

Spicebomb is the male counterpart to the women's fragrance, Flowerbomb, with its scent a mix of spice and freshness. It includes notes of chilli and saffron, leather and tobacco, and vetiver, bergamot and grapefruit, and is available in 50ml and 90ml bottles.

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Gift sets for Spicebomb include shower gel and after shave gel, with the traditional smoky glass grenade styled bottle.

Daisy Dream by Marc Jacobs is the latest fragrance to join their Daisy Collection. It includes another distinctive bottle, decorated with delicate white daisies. Daisy Dream offers a light fresh floral for summer,

suited to younger wearers and those looking for a light scent.

Dodd's Pharmacy also offers a range of other gifts for Christmas, including contemporary homeware, cufflinks, toilet bags and shaving sets for men, and gift sets from their extensive selection of prestige cosmetics.

Visit Dodds Pharmacy today, you’ll be delighted with the unique range of Christmas gifts instore

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Recreated in the spirit ofA passion for the history of Christchurch was the

incentive to bring new life to an old industrial site.

“It was a really intact 100 year old building,” says

Alasdair Cassels, founder of The Tannery. “The

building really did tell the history of Christchurch.”

Alasdair has learnt much more about the

history of the area since he purchased

the old tannery site 20 years ago. Built

in 1841 it was one of the primary industry sites

set up along the Heathcote River – a river

which allowed access to the newly formed

city of Christchurch.

The importance of the long neglected

Heathcote River plays an integral part of

The Tannery's future plans.

“It needs its mana back,” says Alasdair,

who has been talking with local runanga to

bring new life back to the river.

Work to clean the river has been underway

since 2011, when The Tannery began their six

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providing planning and engineering support.

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Department of Corrections, to use the project as

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Victorian look on one side and Maori carvings on

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which is both a work of art and a connection for

the city and the people.

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Most of the stores are owner operated,

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the tenants those who were misplaced

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as new businesses.

These include fashion store Alchemy

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Pink Sugar has only been open for two months, but

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specialist is set to become an iconic fixture on

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unique experience owner Sally Sergeant has created – tables

are full, people are returning and the reservation book is

filling up.Pink Sugar is an extraordinary experience that promises

not to disappoint. In the gorgeously detailed premises,

complete with crystal chandeliers, floral feature walls and a

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of cupcakes, tea sandwiches, savoury treats, and light

lunches.Each luxurious high tea option below comes with a

beverage of your choice (reservations required):

Exquisite high As if the quaint, picturesque town of Oxford didn’t have enough going for it already, Pink Sugar provides yet another great reason to jump in the car and venture north.

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with friends or family. Soak up the elegant atmosphere inside or

head outside to the sheltered deck and garden for those days

it’s just too gorgeous to be inside.For something extra special, you can enjoy your tea and

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kids’ birthday parties.

Vintage High Tea ($27) – a beautifully presented selection of savoury pastries, fresh finger sandwiches and delicious sweet treats.

Devonshire Tea ($12) – freshly baked scones served with berry jam and clotted cream.

Sweet Delights ($12) – a selection of four delicious petite sweets, including a cupcake, scone, tart and chocolate treat.

Savoury Tasting Plate ($12) – a selection of four tasty mini pastries with gourmet fillings of the day.

Tea Sandwiches ($12) –a selection of petite sandwiches with the day’s fresh fillings.

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scone, be sure to take a peek at the gift shop. Pink Sugar has a

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Summer clothing range for active kidsEureka Clothing, a former designer and retailer of

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About 11 percent of New Zealand

children up to the age of 14 are

considered obese. Another 20

percent are overweight and at risk of

obesity.

Professor Mike Metzler says the data on

United States children is about the same

and, in both countries, the rates go way up

for kids at the lower socio-economic end.

“Only about 20 percent of US high school

students are active for more than 60

minutes each day. The latest New Zealand

data will be released soon. In 2007 only

about 11 percent met that standard.

“There is much concern that this will be

the first generation to have a shorter

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Exercise crucial for childrenof that is due to diseases attributable to

sedentary lifestyles and poor eating

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The US Institute of Medicine report says

scheduled time in physical education

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activity goal. It is imperative that all

teachers, administrators and certain

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Physical inactivity is a key determinant

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Emerging literature suggests that in

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supreme Café of the Year title for 2014 from 18 finalists from

throughout New Zealand. Last year Tasman’s Jester Café was the winner.Ironic Café was built from scratch and is owned by Sue Moller and Steve

Wilson who opened it in 2007. For their win, in addition to the kudos of running

the country’s best café, Sue and Steve drive home a sporty Renault Clio R.S.

200 worth more than $30,000.Their winning dish was a Spring Stack comprising sautéed fresh local

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free-range eggs and vibrant avocado crème on Ironic’s freshly baked ciabatta.

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Terra Viva Café & Bar’s winning dish was hot smoked

salmon and bacon jam textured salad served with

tomato compote, toasted nuts, spinach, beetroot crisps

curried crème fraiche & marinated couscous. Regional

winning cafés each receive $1,500 worth of Goodman

Fielder and $1,500 worth of Wattie’s products.Head judge Kerry Tyack said, “A pleasant surprise

awaits you as you enter this popular Christchurch

eatery through a darkish door into a light and airy space

beyond. Wafting aromas of food being prepared on site

mingle in with those of freshly brewed coffee. “Staff are friendly and pleasant encouraging guests

A Burnside café has been judged the Christchurch regional winner of the Café of the Year Award for 2014. Terra Viva Café & Deli in Roydvale Ave owned by Juliet and Peter Worsp has taken the title ahead of other finalists Phillipstown’s Purple Weka Café & Bar and Savoire Café & Wine Bar in Merivale.

Christchurch’s

to sit a while, read and take in the relaxed atmosphere.

The food from both the cabinet and off the menu is

visually appealing and is well presented and tasty.

Coffee is excellent and overall experience very

positive.”Marisa Bidois, CEO of The Restaurant Association

of New Zealand says with record entries this year the

competition has been tough. “The café culture is such an important part of our

ethos here in New Zealand and it’s wonderful to see

such a diverse representation in the finalists. A big

congratulations to our deserving winners.”

Local winner

Terra Viva CafePeter and Juliet Worsp

Terra Viva Cafe’s winning dish:Hot smoked salmon & bacon jam, textured salad, tomato compote, nuts, spinach, beetroot crisps


CUISINE

Culinary hot spots

FAMILY-FRIENDLY CAFE VEGETARIAN FARE ARGENTINIAN INSPIRATION

Ris'tretto Cafe, located at the St

Albans end of Barbadoes Street,

provides a family-friendly

atmosphere with great food and coffee.

The café uses Ris'tretto Espresso beans for

all their coffee, an award winning fair trade

organic blend, and their deli style food

includes comfort favourites such as lasagne

and macaroni cheese, as well as gluten-free

kumara cakes, salads, filled bagels and a

good selection of sweet treats.

With the café designed to cater for the

whole family, there is an enclosed child's

play area at the rear of the café as well as a

sunny outdoor space at the front. They also

offer free 'fluffies' for their younger diners.

Ris'tretto Café is open seven days –

Monday-Friday from 8.30am – 4pm,

Saturday 9am-4pm and Sunday 9am-3pm.

Phone (03) 385 8670

www.ristretto.co.nz

For vegetarians and open minded

carnivores, The Lotus-Heart on St

Asaph Street, offers a vegetarian

dining experience.

Priding themselves on conscious living and

healthy eating the menu is solely

vegetarian, with daily options for vegan,

gluten-free and raw food diets.

Menu options include masala dosa, a South

Indian rice crepe filled with potato masala,

and a range of burgers such as the Sun

Burger with its sunflower seed pattie.

There are also over 120 beverages from

which to choose, from kombucha to organic

herbal teas, and strawberry chia drinks.

Closed on Mondays, The Lotus-Heart is

open Tuesday to Sunday from 7.30am to

3pm, with dinner service on Friday and

Saturday until 9pm.

Phone (03) 377 2727

www.thelotusheart.co.nz

New options for inner city dining

come in the form of Argentinian

flavours at The Polo Bar.

The Polo Bar is the dining experience at

Hotel Montreal, located on Montreal Street,

with a menu of Argentinian inspired sharing

plates on offer from 3pm daily.

The plates feature smoked and chargrilled

meats, with lighter options including mini

bell pepper stuffed with feta, pine nuts and

spinach, and snacks of spiced caramelised

almonds to be enjoyed with a quiet drink.

The Polo Bar, with its polo themed interior,

offers a relaxed dining environment, as

does their sunny outdoor space.

Hotel Montreal is also open for breakfast

daily, with a continental breakfast buffet

and a la carte menu.

Phone (03) 943 8547

www.hotelmontreal.co.nz

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How to make a Pisco SourThe national cocktail of Chile and Peru, this drink may have evolved from the Pisco Punch, which was all the rage in San Francisco during the 1849 gold rush.Pisco is a clear brandy distilled from grapes in the wine-producing regions of Peru and Chile. If you can’t lay your hands on a bottle, cognac is a good substitute, but it will change the colour.

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Here's Metropol's round up of some great foodie hot spots to enjoy…

CHINESE FLAVOURS

THE TASTES OF ITALY

EASTSIDE DINING

There are Italian flavours at

Baretta, a stylish inner city

restaurant and bar on St

Asaph Street.

The fare includes tastes of Italy,

from pizza and mains to salads

and pasta, with their great

antipasto mezze plate providing

a selection of cheese, cured

meats, pickles, vegetables, dips,

seafood, bread, grissini, balsamic

and olive oil. With the main bar and

restaurant decorated with a decadent European

look, their piazza styled courtyard area out back features live music and

DJs and is busy until the small hours of the morning.

Baretta is open daily from 11.30am, until 1am Sunday to Wednesday, and

3am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Phone (03) 260 2600 www.baretta.co.nz

Overlooking the estuary in

Ferrymead is Café Metro,

for great dining on the

east side of the city.

They offer a wide selection of

café style food options, as well

as good coffee, with indoor and

outdoor seating options. The

views out across the water makes

the outdoor area a wonderful

option on a sunny day.

For sweet tastes with your morning

coffee their berry muffins, almond croissants and walnut slice are highly

recommended. Lunch includes their range of fresh daily salad options.

Café Metro is located at 23 Humphreys Drive and is open for breakfast

from 7am until 5pm. Stress free parking.

Phone (03) 384 0062

There is a wide selection

when it comes to Chinese

restaurants in Riccarton,

including Joyful Restaurant. In

its roomy new building Joyful

offers Chinese flavours, and is

well suited to catering for

groups of any size. The menu

includes favourites such as deep

fried wontons and dumplings, a

huge range of chicken, pork, seafood

and beef dishes, as well as vegetarian

and tofu options, with their fried rice well recommended. With generous

servings they are more than happy to bag up leftovers for customers to

take home, and also provide a takeaway service.

Joyful Restaurant can be found at 102 Riccarton Road, open daily from

11.30am, until 9.30pm on weeknights and 10pm on Friday and Saturday.

Phone (03) 341 6883 www.joyfulrestaurant.co.nz

GlasswareUsually served in a martini glass, several types are available. Personally we prefer using Luigi Bormioli Bach Martini glasses available from Total Food Equipment, which are an elegant fluted glass.

Put all of the ingredients except the ice and bitters in a cocktail shaker; shake for 10 seconds. Add ice; shake for 10 more seconds, then strain into a chilled coupe. Dot the drink with the bitters and draw a straw through the drops.

Bloody Mary's is now online so check out www.bloodymarys.co.nz where they will be publishing all the Mary's Mixologist recipes on their site for easy reference.

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'Raising the roof' is a popular expression used to signify a party that's off the charts. And, although the city's new Cook Brothers' bar can't raise the roof, it's not for lack of the 'cool factor'.

Edgy nightclub & gastro pub

Christchurch's first rooftop bar

has hit the nightlife in a very big

way since the long-awaited

Engineers and Merchants opened on St

Asaph St next to Baretta in November.

But what puts the hot in this hot spot

is its 'best of both worlds' atmosphere.

Owned by Cook Brothers Bars from

Dunedin, Merchants – an edgy

nightclub with dancing and music – is

downstairs, while Engineers – a gastro

pub style restaurant and rooftop bar – is

upstairs.

And, while upstairs is all about good

food and atmosphere, downstairs

caters to the late-night dancing crowd,

open 11.30am until late at 178 St Asaph

St.

Cook Brothers' Bars cut its teeth on the iconic

Dunedin student pub the Captain Cook Tavern

before expanding into other hospitality ventures

in Dunedin, Auckland and Queenstown.

The company's Christchurch venture was

named after the building itself, originally occupied

from the 1920s by the company Engineers and

Merchants. “We have always had Christchurch on the

radar and the premises, leased prior to the earthquake

by the Fu Hua Chinese restaurant, appealed to us because

of the opportunity to create a roof top bar and fill a gap in the

bar and the night life scene in the downtown area,” Cook Brothers'

Bars CEO James Arnott explains.

“It is a great building with a fantastic feel to it and its original use

has inspired the name Engineers while the smaller downstairs bar will

retain the Merchants name.”

Engineers incorporates a range of dining zones both inside and on

the roof top featuring a varied menu and bar snacks. “We are

planning live entertainment on the roof top bar and inside late at night

DJ's will set up and the space will transform into a dance floor,”

James says. “Our focus is on providing a fun venue which is in line

with our other outlets throughout the country.”

When it comes to nightlife, Cook Brothers' Bars has been around

the block, after launching in 2004, when Arnott and partner Richard

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“We have a successful formula and we are looking forward to our

venture into Christchurch,” James says. “It is exciting to be offering

the first roof top premises and we expect Engineers will create a lot of

interest amongst Cantabrians keen to enjoy themselves day or night.”

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It is owned and operated by Taiwanese born tea aficionado Shih Yen

Chen who has been importing and sharing his personally selected

range of teas from around the world, which includes a range

produced by his own family in Taiwan, alongside others from China,

Egypt, India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Japan.Tea workshops hosted by Teasme manager, Eng Eu Poh, aim to

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The perfect gift for the discerning tea connoisseur can be found at Christchurch tea emporium, Teasme.

The most common variety is black tea, which accounts for around

75 percent of the world’s tea consumption. Typically rolled and

fermented, then dried and crushed, most black tea can be served

without milk, in order to experience its full flavour and isn’t at all bitter if

brewed correctly. Black tea helps lower cholesterol levels, and has the

most caffeine of all tea varieties. Green and white teas have the most antioxidants, which offer a

range of health benefits including improved brain function, fat loss,

and lowering the risk of cancer.Because herbal and fruit teas are not technically part of the tea

family, they contain no caffeine while offering a long list of health

benefits. Combinations of dried fruits, flowers, and herbs, some which

can be served hot or cold, have pungent aromas and equally rich

flavours. Eng Eu’s three-hour master class flies by thanks to his gregarious

and engaging personality and concludes with a traditional Taiwanese

tea ceremony. You can taste a variety of teas of your choice which

are brewed by Shih Yen while he explains the various customs,

brewing methods, and talks through the range of different tea

accessories, leading to deeper appreciation of tea and its purpose

in society. Pop into Teasme, at Church Corner or South City Mall, where

there is a daily brew available for tasting and their popular chilled

‘bubble tea’ for takeaways, or visit them online at

www.teasme.co.nz for a full selection of teas and handmade

vessels and teapots.

POP INTO TEASME, AT CHURCH CORNER OR SOUTH CITY MALL, WHERE THERE IS A DAILY BREW AVAILABLE FOR TASTING OR VISIT THEM ONLINE AT WWW.TEASME.CO.NZ FOR A FULL SELECTION OF TEAS AND HANDMADE VESSELS AND TEAPOTS.

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fresh & fruity,

Natasha MacAller, author of Vanilla Table – The essence of exquisite cooking from the world’s best chefs, shares Duff Goldman’s blend of fresh, fruity and rich flavours which are brought together in this delicious dessert that’s perfect for a summer treat…

MethodBlueberry ice creamPut the blueberries, sugar and water in saucepan. Simmer for about 5 minutes while keeping an eye on the water. Don’t let it get too dry and burn, but don’t leave too much water either. Add lemon juice and puree in a blender until smooth. Chill in the fridge overnight.Stir in half ‘n’ half and vanilla paste. Freeze in an ice-cream maker until it looks like soft-serve, then scoop out and put in the freezer until set and frozen.

Scottish shortbreadPreheat oven to 190CCream butter, sugar and vanilla paste. Beat until smooth. Sift dry ingredients together, then GENTLY fold into the butter until the mixture is homogeneous. Press dough evenly into a 20x30cm square pan. Mark into smaller squares by pushing the tines of a fork about ¾ of the way through the dough.Bake in preheated oven 23-28 minutes. Cut along markings while still hot but let it cool in the pan. Turn out and store in an airtight container.

Crème ChantillyHeat the cream with syrup, honey and vanilla seeds until hot. DO NOT BOIL.Chill in the fridge 3 hours or up to overnight. Whip to soft peaks when you are ready to serve.

Crème fraîche sauceCombine all ingredients in a bowl, whisk together until smooth. Let sit for at least an hour, chilled, before serving. Give a quick whisk right before serving.

To servePool the crème fraîche sauce on the plate and place one square of shortbread on top. Scoop a small sphere of blueberry ice cream and place on the shortbread. Spoon a dollop of crème Chantilly and put the cherry on top. Lightly scatter the lemon verbena or flower petals.

crumbly & creamy

Scottish Shortbread Sundae with blueberry ice creamServes 4-6

Ingredients

Blueberry Ice Cream

3C Blueberries (fresh or frozen and thawed)

1C white sugar

1/2C water (you might need more, but start with this)

2 tsp lemon juice

2C half ‘n’ half, or half amount of cream and half of milk

3 Tbsp vanilla paste

Scottish Shortbread

1C unsalted butter

3/4C powdered / icing sugar

1 tsp vanilla paste

2½ C plain flour

Hefty pinch of sea salt

Crème Chantilly

½ C whipping cream

1 Tbsp maple syrup

1 Tbsp wildflower honey

½ a vanilla pod

Crème Fraîche Sauce

1 C crème fraîche

1 vanilla pod, seeds scraped out; save pod for another use

3 Tbsp white sugar

To Serve

4-6 cherries

1 Tbsp chiffonade or lemon verbena leaves or edible flower petals

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Everybody is talking about the new Coriander's restaurant and bar at 222 St Asaph Street. Driving down the one way street, the striking two storied white building, with its wide veranda, and – come evening – glowing lights, it's unmissable.

Inside it's all about authentic northern

Indian Cuisine and hospitality from 11am

till late, with dining, elegant bar, private

dining options, and evening entertainment.

Famed for its authentic dining and takeaways,

this new CBD Coriander's offers patrons even

more.

Owner Amardeep Singh has launched a

new lunch and bar menu. Available from

11.30am to 4.30pm the bar menu is tempting:

Deep Fried Chicken, chicken Seek Kebabs,

Chicken on Fire, Amritsari Fish and cocktail

sized Pakoras are all just $9.90. To sit on the

spacious veranda with a few drinks and a

starter or bar snack, all served with drama on

sizzling platters, is an exotic experience.

The lunch menu includes traditional favourites

- Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Marsala, Lamb

Rogan Josh, Lamb Korma, Vegetable Jalfreezy

and Dal Makini, plus briyani options and Chole

Bhatura, a Punjabi dish of thick leavened Indian

fried bread with either chickpeas or chicken. At

$14 lunch is very affordable.

TO SIT

ON THE SPACIOUS

VERANDA WITH A FEW

DRINKS AND A STARTER

OR BAR SNACK, ALL

SERVED WITH DRAMA ON

SIZZLING PLATTERS,

IS AN EXOTIC

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Dinner is served from 5pm till late as Indians

like to dine later, making it the perfect location

for people who prefer late or après theatre

dining. The extensive menu is identical to the

one that has made Coriander's one of

Canterbury's favourite Indian restaurants, with

new dishes coming in the New Year.

All dishes are prepared by five Indian chefs

in the new state-of-the-art kitchen, with two

tandoors, viewable through a huge glass

window.

While during the day and early evening

background music is Indian, evening patrons

can enjoy an eclectic variety of live late night

entertainment and dancing. A salsa dance

group was first to perform, and a DJ is

available on request.

Coriander's also caters for private functions

in the atmospheric Bollywood room. Groups

can have their own choice of music and can

dance from 10pm to 1am. A DJ is available on

request.

Takeaways can be collected from a discrete

entrance at Welles Street, where there is also

evening parking for 12 cars. The completed

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Transforming

By Lydia Truesdale

Pamela Bamforth of the Style File has been somewhat of a saviour for many families and businesses within Canterbury post-earthquakes.

Her superior home staging and interior

styling skills have helped many

residential properties, from

contemporary homes to original homesteads,

ease through the sale process while

enhancing and adding value to the home.

Right now Pamela is busy preparing for the

move to a new, bigger location to

accommodate the growing range of furniture

and accessories for hire.Pamela’s love for interior design has

flourished over the years. She always enjoyed

up-scaling the homes she lived in, so eight

years ago she decided to turn her passion into

her job and proudly took over the Style File,

developing it into an independent design

business with a professional styling service

and full furniture hire. “I help by transforming empty spaces,

making them look and feel like homes again,”

she says. Pam specialises in residential properties for

rapid sale or rental. Over-the-phone quotes are

given on a room-number basis, and going

ahead, she visits the property to get an idea of

everything from the size, character and colour

scheme to ascertain which pieces of furniture

will look and fit best in the space. From there she prepares a contract and full

inventory and liaises with real estate agents,

architects, builders or homeowners to dress

the space and utilise its character and charm.

As it is essential no damage is done to either

property or furniture, and that delivery and

completion is on time, professional movers

are employed and insurance is taken for

transportation and delivery. As she shows off the furniture it’s clear Pam

loves what she does, and furthermore, doing it

with professional distinction. Given it is a

relatively rare situation Canterbury

homeowners find themselves in, with many

having been forced to renovate, rebuild or

relocate, Pamela loves being able to help

those in need through what could otherwise

be a difficult, stressful and drawn-out process.Being a hands-on owner means Pam

oversees each project that is undertaken as

well as the buying of all stock.

empty spaces

SHE ALWAYS ENJOYED UP-SCALING THE HOMES SHE LIVED IN, SO EIGHT YEARS AGO SHE DECIDED TO TURN HER PASSION INTO HER JOB AND PROUDLY TOOK OVER THE STYLE FILE, DEVELOPING IT INTO AN INDEPENDENT DESIGN BUSINESS WITH A PROFESSIONAL STYLING SERVICE AND FULL FURNITURE HIRE.

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THE IMPRESSIVE COLLECTION OF INTERIOR FURNISHINGS SPANS FROM PIECES FOR CHARACTER HOMES AND ORIGINAL HOMESTEADS TO MODERN PIECES FOR CONTEMPORARY HOMES.

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Pieces are sourced from New Zealand’s

finest manufacturers, as well as smaller items

being imported from Europe and abroad,

prerequisites being distinct, high quality items

that have signature and versatile appeal.“Styles change and you have to be able to

change with them – some people want bright

and modern, some want traditional – so I am

always adding furniture and pieces to the

collection to ensure there is enough for all

tastes.” The impressive collection of interior

furnishings spans from pieces for character

homes and original homesteads to modern

pieces for contemporary homes. Lounge

suites, beds and bed heads, tables and

seating, lamps, linen, cushions, flowers and

more make up the portfolio of items to be

hired out and used in the professional styling

services. As part of their professional approach, all

items are inspected and cleaned according to

a quality control programme to ensure they

remain in pristine condition. As such, each

piece, even vintage ones for heritage homes,

boasts an as-new look so as to elevate the

presence in and of the homes they

accessorise. The move couldn’t come at a better time,

and Pam loves that it’s a reason to update her

offerings and order even more stock. “The difference that adding a touch of

quality, colour and personality can make is

tremendous, and does wonders in terms of

helping sell or rent out properties.”Quite simply, Pam is dedicated to bringing

out the essence of each space and

transforming interiors into inviting, comforting

areas to relax or entertain in. Whether hiring out furniture to sharpen up a

place going on the market, or interior styling

rental properties and show homes, Pam

strives to carry out each job with a

professional and creative edge. For all enquiries, phone the Style File on

(03) 379 9973. www.thestylefile.co.nz

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Preeminent china &glassware available

NAMES SUCH AS ROYAL DOULTON, WATERFORD CRYSTAL, WEDGWOOD, ROYAL ALBERT, JOHNSON BROTHERS, AS WELL AS MARQUIS BY WATERFORD AND BUNNYKINS BY ROYAL DOULTON, WILL ALL BE AVAILABLE ALONGSIDE CONTEMPORARY LINES FROM THE

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Premium quality china and glassware at great prices are now on offer

in Christchurch, with the newly arrived Royal Doulton outlet store.Brothers, as well as Marquis by Waterford and

Bunnykins by Royal Doulton, will all be

available alongside contemporary lines from

the likes of Gordon Ramsay.

Whether you are looking to update your

home or searching for that special Christmas

gift, there is an enticing array of beautiful

products, which are both rich in history and

also designed for everyday use.

Distinctive pieces include Royal Doulton

crystal patterns and exclusive Johnson

Brothers tableware, as well as new Wedgwood

Harlequin Teaware, Royal Doulton

Aromatherapy Reeds and Saturn Nouveau

Highball pairs.

Visit www.royaldoultonoutlet.com.au for a full

listing of offers, give them a call on (03) 349

3551, or visit Royal Doulton Outlet Store at

Dress Smart on 409 Main South Road Hornby,

open seven days from 10am to 5pm.

Opening their doors at the end of last

month at Dress Smart, the

Christchurch shop is only the second

in the country. The store provides exceptional

value on an extensive range of upmarket

homeware brands, with their opening sale

offering savings of up to 80% on premium

brands and an extra 10% off already reduced

prices, until Sunday 28 December.

“There is a great choice and variety of

selected ranges from preeminent lines,” said

Jonathan King from the Royal Doulton store.

“We are bringing great historical brands to an

outlet format, providing affordable prices for

our Christchurch customers.”

Names such as Royal Doulton, Waterford

Crystal, Wedgwood, Royal Albert, Johnson

Jess: 021 879 777

Viv: 021 392 371

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‘wow’


Yet Natalia Duyunova, of Professional

Cleaning Services & Resources Ltd,

does love cleaning and also finds it

relaxing and uplifting. “Even as a child I would

grab a mop and just spontaneously start

mopping the floor, says Natalia. “I didn’t need

my mother to ask me to do this and I also

invented cleaning methods that I thought

would be more effective.”Natalia is definitely the kind of person we all

need to clean our homes, offices, schools and

factories. She has years of professional

experience in the business, especially in

mining towns in Australia with both large

commercial premises and very expensive, top

quality houses. Now Natalia has brought that

background and expertise to Christchurch and

surrounding areas. She and her team of fully

trained staff at Professional Cleaning Services

are passionate about their work. Cleaning is

their business and yes, they love every minute

of it, no matter the type or size of the job. “You do not get a second chance to make a

positive first impression. That’s why we deliver

the job to the highest possible standard with

rapid response times from the very outset. There’s a good deal of competition in the

cleaning market and we want to be the ones

who provide the ‘wow’ factor. We have

received superb feedback from our clients who

are simply amazed at the finish we can achieve

in their homes and commercial premises.”Professional Cleaning Services’ expertise

covers the full range of commercial, residential

and industrial cleaning. They even offer public

swimming pool cleaning, workshop cleaning,

campsite cleaning, hospital and medical

Cleaning with the

by Cheryl Colley HOME

How many of us would say we love cleaning? Very few I would suspect. How many of us would say we find cleaning relaxing? “Even fewer” is likely to be the answer.

factor

facilities cleaning, airport cleaning and section

clearing. Basically they can clean literally

anywhere and anything. They can provide

commercial cleaning day and night anywhere in

Christchurch and tailor their cleaning plans to fit

clients’ specific needs and budgets, whether it

is a one-off project or ongoing cleaning. To discuss your cleaning requirements and to

request a no obligation free quote contact

Natalia at Professional Cleaning Services &

Resources Ltd on 027 333 8255 or by email –

[email protected]. The website

www.profclean.co.nz has comprehensive

details of all the services offered.

“WE HAVE RECEIVED

SUPERB FEEDBACK FROM OUR CLIENTS

WHO ARE SIMPLY AMAZED AT THE FINISH

WE CAN ACHIEVE IN THEIR HOMES AND

COMMERCIAL PREMISES.”

Project Management Commercial Fit Out

Brad Richards 021 025 10654

[email protected]

Large & Small Renovations, Restorations & Alterations

www.richardsbuilding.co.nz

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Please cal l us for free no obligation quote on 027 333 8255

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Wishing all our customers

a Merry Xmas & Happy New Year.

Thanks to everyone for all their

support & trust.

We look forward to continue business

& provide cleaning services


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I love hearing what clients are visualising for

their new home and bringing that vision to

life for them. I add in features that build onto

that, making the most of the location and

enhancing the energy efficiency of the home.

The final design comes out of a process of idea

sharing, and clients love that.”

Having graduated architecture with honours

from Kingston University in London, Barry has

lived in New Zealand for over ten years. He's

also a qualified Home Star assessor, so every

new home design carries a Home Star rating

Listening - a key feature in home design Barry Connor's home designs are anything but ordinary. Each is a unique design that's been tailored to the people who will one day be living out their stories there. Well before any actual design begins, Barry spends time listening to his clients' ideas. He also visits the site. “A well designed home has both form and function, meaning it not only looks great, it functions on a very practical level for those living there.

for energy efficiency and sustainability. “I

always orientate the design around the natural

energy source of the sun, then look at options

for insulation, lighting, heating, water efficiency

and building materials. A home should be both a

pleasure to live in and cost-effective to operate.”

From the images of past projects on his office

wall it is clear to see Barry is extremely versatile.

There are modern townhouses with very

contemporary designs, alongside multi-unit

dwellings and more classical and heritage

styles.

Barry Connor Design is located at Unit

2/473 Brougham Street, Waltham and can be

contacted on 021 203 5992 or email

[email protected]. The website

is www.barryconnordesign.co.nz where you

can see stunning examples of Barry's

architectural designs. Barry Connor Design is

also on Facebook.

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Adrian Kay and his team at Dream Doors

Christchurch, New Zealand Dream Doors'

franchisee of the year for 2013, have the

expertise to ensure that kitchen design and

installation is lasting, functional and

aesthetically pleasing.

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Kitchen of your dreamsby Cheryl Colley

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Where can people find out

more about Dream Doors?

Their website

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designs and colours, bench

tops, splash backs, hardware

and complete kitchen designs. People

can also email [email protected]

to discuss their project and to arrange a

home visit.

What makes kitchen design so

important?

The kitchen is the focal point of a home, the

place where family and friends gather to

prepare food, to socialise and to entertain. It

is also very often the first room that house

buyers will check out. A badly designed

kitchen, a kitchen in poor condition or with a

dated colour scheme can let a whole house

down and make it harder to sell. People want

their kitchens to feel open and spacious and

to utilise space effectively with excellent

function and flow.

What can Dream Doors offer someone

looking to remodel their kitchen?

We offer literally thousands of door

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choose from - from contemporary to

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and units are custom-made in New Zealand

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with a ten-year guarantee. We also supply

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Once someone contacts Dream Doors on

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The results from the annual Homestar /

realestate.co.nz survey show a rising

preference for high levels of insulation

and orientation for sun – outstripping

expectations.

Paul McKenzie, national marketing manager

at realestate.co.nz, said the increased

preference was surprising. “We knew from the

last couple of years that most Kiwis rate good

sun and insulation as important – even so, a

leap of 8% is pretty substantial,” he said.

“This shows the real-life performance of a home, rather than cosmetic features, is increasingly crucial. Home sellers wanting to command a top price would be well advised to look at issues such as insulation before they put their house on the market,” he said.

Now run over three years, the annual survey gives a valuable insight into not only what New Zealanders rate as important, but how preferences are changing over time. Last year orientation for sun was rated as important by 86% - this year it’s risen to 91%. A high level of

What we value inKiwis put sun and warmth top of the list when it comes to housing. An overwhelming nine out of ten New Zealanders rate good sun and insulation as ‘important’ or ‘very important’ when choosing a new home – far outweighing other factors.

insulation was important to 82% last year, but is now ranked as important by 90%.

Alex Cutler, chief executive of the New Zealand Green Building Council, welcomed the growing awareness of performance and quality over superficial factors.

“A home that’s designed and built for health and efficiency has a positive impact for families – bringing lower household costs and better quality of life. These figures show this isn’t a passing trend. New Zealanders increasingly understand that homes should be

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FEATURES, IS INCREASINGLY

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% rating features as 'important' or 'very important' a home...

built to capture free warmth from the sun and be well-insulated and ventilated to be healthy all year round.”

The research surveyed nearly 1,000 homeowners around New Zealand. Nationally, 77% of respondents said making their home more energy efcient was a priority – a 12% increase on 2013. Around half aim to do this in the next year.

Kiwis who are considering selling their homes believe it’s worth upgrading performance – 88% think energy-efcient features have the potential to attract a price premium. Other aspects of energy

use and sustainability are growing in importance too. Efcient features such as LED lighting and double glazing was important to nearly three quarters of those surveyed – up from around 50% in the last survey.

Roughly half of people think it’s important for a home to be built from sustainable or environmentally-friendly materials, up from a third.

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Bunnings National Barbeque Buyer, Kristen

Beer, provides her top tips on selecting the

best barbeques, spit roasters and pizza

ovens for entertaining outside this summer…

If hosting a barbeque, consider how many

people will be catered for – will it be a small family

meal or feeding a whole football team? A two

burner barbeque will easily cater for up to four

people while a six burner will allow cooking for

much larger groups.

Match the barbeque size to the area. Compact

portable barbeques suit small courtyards or

apartments while larger outdoor kitchens are best

for big decks and patios.

Consider the fuel source of the barbeque. Gas is

ideal for beginners as it is easy to turn on and

there are no messy ashes to clean up. For an

authentic barbeque taste and experience, choose

a charcoal fuelled barbeque. To experience the

best of both worlds use a charcoal gas grill which

uses gas to light the charcoal, providing a

traditional smoky flavour without the hassle of

lighting coals.

Chops and 'snags' go down well on any

barbeque, but if baking, roasting and smoking is

on the menu choose a barbecue with special

features such as side burners, rotisseries and built

in thermometers.

Flat top barbeques are ideal if catering for big

numbers as they have a larger cooking surface,

are easily portable and will fit almost anywhere in

the backyard.

Round kettle barbeques are perfect for roasting

as their round shape circulates heat to cook meat

slowly and evenly in its own juices, giving food a

succulent flavour and tenderness.

Barbeque alfresco

Entertaining outdoors is an iconic Kiwi tradition and

summer is the perfect time to transform the backyard

into an alfresco eatery to enjoy with family and friends.

Hooded barbeques are all-rounders

as they can be used as a hotplate, grill

or an outdoor oven. The hood traps in

heat to give food a fabulous flavour and

many hooded barbeques come with

extras such as rotisseries, side burners,

a built-in thermometer, hood lights and

glass windows.

Spice up the backyard with a spit

roaster to give food a delicious slow

roasted flavour. Fuelled by either wood

or charcoal, some roasters also include

a motor that can turn up to 20 kilograms

at a time, perfect for cooking big racks

of lamb or beef.

Fire up restaurant quality pizza at

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What most commonly soured the experience, for people ConsumerBuild talked to, were:

Ÿ Poor workmanshipŸ Contractors not turning up when promisedŸ No communication about variations and other

issues that ariseŸ Complaints being ignored and problems not

being xedŸ Phone calls not being returned (in some cases

even by the management of the building companies)

Ÿ Delays which became a nightmare

FINDING A GOOD BUILDER

ConsumerBuild provides tips on selecting a builder

Ÿ When the tenders come in, don’t automatically choose the cheapest. Use a number of criteria to decide, such as:

Ÿ Price - if a tender is way above or below the others you should question it. Some builders tender low on the initial bid just to get the job - but they'll probably be forced to cut corners, or rely on expensive variations along the way to make the job pay

Ÿ Examples of their work - ask them if you can talk to someone who has used them to build or renovate, and look at examples of their work.

Ÿ Qualications – nd out if they are qualied. Ÿ Licensing – check the Register of licensed

practitioners to see if they are licensed. A licensed practitioner has shown they have the skills, knowledge and experience to meet government-backed national standards.

Ÿ Membership of trade organisations – nd out if they are members of New Zealand Certied Builders Association (CBANZ) or Registered Master Builders Federation (RMBF).

Ÿ Guarantees – whether any are offered and what is covered.

Hiring the right builder is crucial to the whole building experience. People who have been involved in building, repairing or renovating a house typically report that the key factor in making it a happy experience is nding a good builder and subcontractors.

In contrast, people who’d had positive experiences reported that the builders they hired all had the following qualities:

Ÿ SkillŸ Honesty and integrity, i.e. someone who tells

the truth, keeps promises and accepts responsibility when it is due

Ÿ Knowledge of the housing industryŸ A personality that meshed with their ownŸ PatienceŸ Sympathy for their goals and budget

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Finally, talk to each one and decide if you think you can work with them on a daily basis. You need to be comfortable with them, believe communication channels will be open, and condent they are capable of turning the designs into a high quality/satisfactory house.For more information go to www.consumerbuild.org.nz

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Display your favourite Christmas collections. If you don't have a

collection, now is a great time to start!

Make simple bows out of Christmas ribbons and attach them to

your curtains with pins.

Decorate your house plants by hanging small Christmas

ornaments on them.

Place a collection of Christmas books on your coffee table.

Fill a glass bowl with pine cones and Christmas balls and place

on a shelf or table.

Wrap your staircase banister with indoor Christmas lights,

garland, and bows.

To add scent throughout your home, tie 5 or 6 cinnamon sticks

together in a bundle using Christmas ribbon. Make as many

bundles as you wish and place around your home in baskets or

bowls.

To decorate your table, tie Christmas ribbon to the stems of

glasses and/or handles of cutlery.

To dress up your chairs, tie Christmas bows around the chair so

that the bow is on the back of the chair.

Using a small brush or q-tip, paint the edges of pine cones with

glittery gold craft paint. After the pine cones dry, place them in a

decorative basket.

Add Christmas garland to door frames, window frames and

mirrors. You can use tape to secure the garland to the surfaces.

Christmas decorating ideas

By Lesley Dietschy

Decorating your home for Christmas doesn’t need to be stressful or expensive. Get your family involved and have fun making your home beautiful for the holiday season.

15 Christmas decorating ideas:

Tie bows around door knobs using festive and colourful Christmas

ribbon.

Attach garland and Christmas bows to your chandelier. You can

also weave strings of red beads in the garland that will dangle down

from your chandelier and reflect the light, which will add sparkle.

Buy poinsettia plants for your home – they’re traditional Christmas

flowering plants that will last throughout the season.

Don't forget to decorate your fireplace mantel and bring out your

Christmas stockings. A few fireplace mantel decorating ideas are

adding garland, different styles and sizes of Santas, and festive

scented candles.

Christmas decorating is a great time to create traditions and spend quality

time with your family. Happy holidays!

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decorations, huge range of giftware, truckloads of instant colour plants, lush houseplants, gift vouchers.

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