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Complimentary / issue 32 / 14.02.13
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dEsign Emma O’Sullivan, Rebecca O’Carroll
contributors Jon Gadsby, Mr Lu
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February will forever be my month of love. Not only does Valentine’s Day fall right in the middle, but I got married this year on the 1st!
So to celebrate our love theme we’ve included a couple of weddings in this month’s mag – perhaps once I have my pics back, I’ll share a few of those with you. Until then, my profile pic is of me and my brand new husband – Jarrod – who probably won’t speak to me for the rest of the month of ‘love’ for including his picture in our mag! This photo was taken in the photobooth at our wedding – endless hours of fun.Enjoy our latest magazine – packed full of social pictures, and good times around Christchurch. If you would like your event covered, get in touch with us!Have a wonderful month of love,
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Complimentary / issue 32 / 14.02.13
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the juice
Jon Gadsby is a veteran actor, writer, social commentator and Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) recipient for public services to broadcasting.
jon gadsby What with raging storms, floods, fires and mayhem in some of our smaller centres, it’s seemed at times that all hell is breaking loose, not to mention the fiscal cliff, whatever that is. And then there’s the end of the holidays
and summer break and the gloomy prospect of a return to work for some, and the even gloomier prospect of a return to no work for others. And the year’s barely started. Just thank your lucky stars you were not one of the numerous fruitloops
convinced that the world was going to end on December 21st. Or if you were, good luck – maybe it has. Personally, I’ve ripped up my Mayan calendar and consigned it to the
recycle bin. There’s bound to be another doomsday/apocalypse theory and date later in the year.
Well it’s been a funny old year so
far, hasn’t it?
Given these events, or lack thereof, I thought it was high time to lift the mood of the
populace with a joke. But this is not just any joke, eager readers. This is a joke so tortured, twisted and groan-making that it almost resembles art. With the annual Buskers’ Festival just been, it’s probably appropriate for this time of year. It’s also timely in that I was in one of the large areas of the country which ran out of ice in the holiday period. This is for real. It was during those extremely hot days in late December and much of January when most of the nation baked. Southland, Otago and much of South Canterbury experienced a dearth of ice, that precious frozen commodity, which wasn’t to be had for love nor money. Apparently the stuff was flying out of the pubs, service stations and bottle shops, faster than the ice-making machines could make it. Ice became a very tradable commodity for campers, trampers, boaties and holiday makers, bereft of a fridge. So here we go: the ice joke. Remember, you were warned.
lion ice
A wild-eyed fellow stumbled into a bottle shop and asked for a box of rum and coke RTDs and a bag of ice. When these were provided, he regarded the bag of ice on the counter suspiciously.
“Is this DB ice?” he asked.“Yes, we’re a DB pub,” replied the barman.
“Well I don’t want DB ice,” our man announced. “I’d like a bag of New Zealand Breweries ice… Lion Ice.”
“We don’t have Lion Ice,” said the barman patiently. “This is a DB pub. We get our ice from DB.”
“I don’t want DB ice,” reiterated our friend, becoming increasingly agitated. “I want Lion Ice.”
“We don’t bloody have any!”“Yes you do. I saw a truck come in. You’ve got the Lion Ice out the
back and you’re keeping it for yourselves and your mates.”A small crowd had gathered by this time and the mood was becoming increasingly heated,
especially given the lack of ice. The barman tried to reason with the man.“Look, this is a DB pub,” he repeated. “We don’t have Lion Ice.”
“Yes you do,” our man insisted. It’s around here somewhere. I just know it… feel it in me bones.”“I don’t care what you feel in your bones you nutcase,” shouted the barman.
“Look in the chiller, look in the freezer. How many times do I have to tell you. We don’t stock Lion Ice!”
“Yes you do,”“No we don’t. What makes you think we do?”
“I saw the truck deliver it.”“You imagined it.”
“No I didn’t.”“What makes you so convinced?”
“Because,” said the man. He turned from the counter, faced the crowd, threw his arms open in a theatrical gesture and began to sing:
“You can’t hiiiiiiide…. your Lion Ice…. You can’t hide your Lion Ice…..” he sang. “Ain’t no way to hide your Lion Ice….”
Look, I am sorry. Well I did warn you ladies and gentlemen.
And on that terrible note, have a happy new year, 2013.
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Mortlock McCormack
Law Art AwardsCanterbury creativity
on displayThe Mortlock McCormack Law Art Awards took place on last year. The CPIT atrium was transformed into a gallery, showcasing works produced by CPIT School of Art and Design final year students. The exhibition which is held annually, found favour with the attendees, who were treated not only to visual delights, but also fine wines and gourmet nibbles. Definitely far too good to miss.
Garry Moore, Jill and Guy Johnson
Kent Yeoman, Tony Herring
Prue Robertson, Greg McGeorgeScott Aucutt, Andrew Logan
Shayne Te Aika, Hamish Douch, Simon MortlockAlana Aitken, Richard Bennetts
Brad Feldwick, Jessica Ferguson-Phillpps
Norma Dutton, Peter Gregg
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Canterbury A & P Association 150th Anniversary
15 decades in the fields
2012 marks 150 years since the founding of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association. During the subsequent century and a half, the
Canterbury A & P show has become a landmark provincial event. The association’s sesquicentennial was celebrated with a dinner at the Chateau on the Park. Time to start preparing for the next big one, the 200th. Happy Anniversary!
Nicola Cull, Charlotte Lynch, Rae Finlay
Amanda and Daniel Webber
Guy Latham, John Sidey, Roger Gilbert
Ben Tothill, Nick Walls
Carol and Geoff BoneLibby and Denner Glass, Jan Natley Richard and Catherine Parkers
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Merivale is issuing tickets to exotic places once again. Following months of no fixed abode due to earthquake damage, smart new premises have been unveiled. Clients and friends joined staff for the grand opening, and raised a glass to the future. Passports at the ready now, the world awaits you.
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Allan Scott
Rob Cope-Williams, Allan Scott
Jan Cliff, Lisa Judd
Phil Tosswill, Hannah and Marnie Scott
Bob and Ricki Anderson
Sandy Connolly, Beth Yates, Dalwyn Sinclair
Tracee Buckenham, Sandy Connoly, Penny Julian
Amanda Williams, Jana Boeynaems
House of Travel staff
Rick Zawodny, Alana Aldridge, Kelianne Keen
Allan Scott’s Book LaunchRacy history of a renowned classic
Christchurch author and retired engine builder for Tom Walkinshaw racing, Allan Scott launched his latest tome outlining the full
history of the XJS campaign. Long months of writing culminated in the presentation to an exclusive, invited gathering of Jaguar enthusiasts. Master of ceremonies Rob Cope-Williams, having presented Allan and his book, conducted an informal Q&A session, in the sumptuous drawing room at Elmtree House.
Karen Scott, Gill Tosswill
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Tania and Lee McVicar
Sarah Bowman, Charlotte Montgomery
Liz Davis, Stephen Collins
Professor Philippa Mein-Smith, Kay and Deborah Ballantyne
Rachel Evans, Anna Bridge, Steph Grieve
Miles Yeoman, Storm McVay
Sarah Bowman, Elizabeth Ineson, Joanne Thomson
The Christchurch Arts Festival
Friends and Patrons Drinks Evening at
Canterbury MuseumAn enjoyable spring evening
Friends and Patrons of the Christchurch Arts Festival had an opportunity to get together for an evening
out and a chinwag. The Canterbury Museum was the venue for the cocktail party, where old friendships were renewed, and fresh ones made. The occasion was also a reminder of the festival next year, another step in Christchurch’s recovery.
Loraine Sharr, Catherine Ott
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Ronald McDonald House South Island once more benefited
from the pony mounted antics which occurred in December. The annual polo tournament in aid of the facility, saw lightening fast chuakkas played with reckless looking aplomb. The cream of society, stomped the divots, to the clink of teacups and bubbly flutes. The sport of kings, princes and potentates, transformed a sunny day of fundraising, into one of Christchurch’s must attend social occasions. It does not get any smarter than this, anywhere.
Photography by Jane Wyles
Marney Price, Emma Haig, Amelia Howden, Tracy Porteous
Kerry Vance, Adrian Vance, Bridget Parker
Declan & Louise Clancy, Ed Langstone
Steve Canavan, Lisa Willetts, Moranne & Steve McIvorJoanna Craw, Ange & Bob Davidson, Michael Stronach
Jason Gunn, Janine Morrell-Gunn
Tim & Lizzie DyerMatt O’Sullivan, Charlie Wood, Henry Wood (Polo players)
Angela Boyd, Michelle House, Chrissie Dalgety, Meri Manuel
Laura Palamino de Forbes, Charlotte Malone, George Forbes, Jo Scott-Lysaght, Alexandra Stewart, Richard McGowan
Georgina Darling, Mary Roach
Chelsea Knowles, Freddy Faull
Jacquie Harrop, Paul Saunders, Sophie and Matt Lester
Olivia and Lisa Abbott
Rangi Ruru Girls School bade farewell to 2012’s leavers in December. The young ladies swapped school uniforms for
the finest, elegant ball gowns, as they were presented to the world, ready for life’s adventures. Following the meet and greet at the school, Rangi’s finest were accompanied to the CBS arena for the formal ceremony. After the sumptuous dinner, stiletto heels were put to the test as the new, young old girls with their escorts, danced the night away. Sore feet in the morning!
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Harley Park was the place to be for enjoying the good life on December 8.
Abandoning their ‘des res’ dining rooms, Christchurch’s gourmets preferred to partake of the gastronomic delights to be found at the New World Food and Wine Festival. On such a hot day, the city success makers, relegated their power attire to the wardrobe, and kicked back in casual style, to indulge and enjoy. Well, they’ve earned it.
Photography by Jane Wyles
The New World Wine & Food
FestivalPosh nosh for posh palates
Jonny Schwass, Callum Pankhurst
Alana Rhind, Margo Kyle
Grant England, Craig & Tracy Denny, Halie KellawayTracey Hurndell, Maria Glass, Sheri Prentice, Calolyn Murphy
Nathan Barrett, Blair Paterson, Phil Kearns
Rodney McVicar, Brigid McClelland
158 Leinster Road, Merivale (30 metres from Papanui Road)Reservations Phone 355 3055
www.leinsterbistro.com
Enjoy contemporary NZ cuisine with a Mediterranean influence, prepared by an expert team at Merivale’s newest eatery. Relax in the sumptuous leather booths and enjoy a wine from our extensive wine list.Open for coffee, lunch or dinner, 7 days a week from 9am.
Date night
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After a memorable month of frenetic air travel and a maddening schedule in the two most populous and inspirational countries in the world,
the prospect of a relaxed lunch within the utterly spectacular, tranquil grounds of Christchurch’s Botanical Gardens was an irresistible one.
BY: MR LU
The Curator’s House is an interesting harbergery that will not disappoint
you as it offers such a credible, tangible link with this city’s past, its volcanic stone walls so much a part of what we all remember as youngsters in our ‘old’ town, its position inside the gardens offering a magnificent outlook across the grounds to the north. I was deeply struck by the clarity of the air, the beautiful vividity of the natural colours of the grass, the plants and the flowers after the polluted hazes of the megalopolises of India and China; and then there were the birds a-twittering in the trees to produce an uplifting natural symphony of indescribable joy. It was good to be home!Whether you find yourselves at a table under an umbrella on the patio, perched on the delightful verandah or inside looking out the leadlight windows the experience is likely to be an agreeable one.A glass of Main Divide Pinot Noir 2009 was an adequate enough way to settle in and it worked well enough with the “homemade” smoked Paprika and pork chargrilled shoulder
chorizo, agria potato sliced and sautéed pimentos, the entrée. The standout at this stage of the meal, however, was the sautéed fresh spinach with pine nuts and raisins – a simple yet felicitous combination of ingredients, an effusive detonation of taste!Hot on the heels of the entrée was the house’s much acclaimed Lamb Chilindron, “tender lamb cooked in a traditional ragout topped with crispy diced potatoes”. Arguably not the best choice on a warm summer’s day but easily complemented with a side salad or the sautéed spinach mentioned above. The wine list is worth a scan when dining here as there is a creditable selection of Hawke’s Bay and Australian reds along with a palatable cross-section of New Zealand whites to suit all tastes. From Spain comes everything from Sangria, to Rioja reds, Pedro Ximenez port and Fino sherry.I am keen to try the house specialty on my next visit, Paella Mixta, as this will be a true test of the restaurant. “Chicken and seafood tossed with Saffron scented rice, tomatoes and vegetables”. ¡Yo no puedo esperar!
“A simple yet felicitous combination of ingredients, an effusive detonation of taste!”
The Curator’s House 7 Rolleston Ave, Christchurch
Phone 03 379 2252Curatorshouse.com
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Christmas was celebrated at St George’s Hospital in December. The garden party for staff and
guests, took place in perfect weather, on the lawn of the cancer care unit. The gap left by the demolition of the well loved main wing, didn’t dampen the spirits of the party goers. Seasonal greetings were exchanged, and glasses raised, as all associated with St George’s, look forward to a new year of rebuilding, renewal and caring for the health of Canterbury.
St George’s Hospital Christmas
Garden Party Hospital hospitality
Hugo Campos, Natasha Hauf
Raquel Coppard, Cheryllyn Callander
Michelle Lagan, Cilla Glasson
Jake Walker, Courtney O’Connor
Lori Wilkes, Sam Jefferson
Rachell McLeod, Wendy Dixon
Nick Smith, Pier Smulders
Mike East, William Trengrove Charlotte Smulders, Diana Smith, Laura Palamino de Forbes
Richard Perry, Austin Forbes, Tony Hughes-Johnson
Valda and Warren Bell
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Sarah Alice Lee, Darren Paddock
Rebecca Dore, Mallory Starink
Jason Pickering, Brad Banks
Mel Radford-Brown, Kristen Stewart, Antionette Baker
Slavko Martinov, Julie Vernon, Hennie Murray
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Renowned Merivale model and talent agency, Portfolio,
held their Christmas party on December 14. Fine faces and figures, seen gracing the catwalks and fashion pages, were seen at The Monday Club, relaxing following a year of raising the style tone of Christchurch. Great fun was had by all, on a splendid summer evening.
Sacha and Chelsea Bridges
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Sarah King and Nick Doig travelled to stunning Punga Cove, located in the Marlborough Sounds.
Their special day was blessed by beautiful weather, and the company of friends and family, creating the perfect wedding. Surrounded by such picture postcard scenery, it would be tempting to let the honeymoon last all year.
Photos by Lisa Gane from Lumo Photography
The wedding of Sarah King to Nick Doig
Picture perfect wedding
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A liberal helping of much needed Christmas cheer, was provided for
some very special children in December. Torrential rain which fell the previous day, dried up in time for the Child Cancer Foundation Christmas Party, held in the grounds of Christchurch International Airport. The day was hosted by Charlotte Smulders, through the Smulders Family Charitable Trust, with generous support from the Canterbury Community Trust, which ensurred everyone had a good time. The fun of the fair included pony rides, clowns, mini jeeps and games as well as endless ice cream and other goodies. The highlight was a visit from Santa himself, bearing presents for one and all. Season’s greetings, every one!
Child Cancer Foundation
Christmas Party Brilliant day, brilliant smiles
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Nestled in a valley beside the Port Hills, The Vineyard at Rossendale, was where
Rebecca Graham and Hayden Snelling were married on November 10. The gentle Summer turned on a golden day for the happy couple to pronounce their vows. Hugs, kisses and congratulations from loved ones were heaped on the newly weds. The rows of ripening grapes, provided an aisle for Mr and Mrs Snelling to stroll down.
Photos by Lisa Gane from Lumo Photography
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