EastLife June 2013

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Bird man flies south

Pukka Pizzas

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Kelly KaiheaQueen of our kitchen

out & about | fashion | health & beauty | fooD | art | home | motoring | events | travel

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Editor: Helen Perry 09 271 8036, [email protected]

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THIS MONTH...7 Pink ribbon

faShion brEakfaSt

Photographer Carmen Bird focuses on a fun-filled breast cancer fundraiser

9 intErViEW 10 questions in 10

minutes with The A-List photographer Norrie Montgomery

10-11 What’S WhErE Local happenings around

and about

12 intErViEW Kelly Kaihea – spills the

beans on her Masterchef experience

15 ProfilE Kelly Coe – founder of

fashion label Augustine

18 Win! Prizes up for grabs

19-26 lifEStylE • Yasawa Island winter

escape • Book giveaways

24-25 ESSEntialS The latest and greatest

‘must haves’

27-36 hEalth, bEauty anD faShion

Everything from shoes to eating wisely

37-42 fooD • High tea at Waipuna • Pukka pizzas from Jamie

Oliver • Taste – the latest

products to hit shelves

43-53 hoME • Coconut palmwood

furniture • International artist Blake

Twigden sells up • Preserving historic

homes • Creating a butterfly-

friendly garden • 3000 years of pizza

ovens

57-59 Motoring • Mini Paceman on track

ON THE COvER

This month’s cover shot of Seared Tuna with Mixed Salad and Wasabi was created by Masterchef New Zealand 2013 contestant Kelly Kaihea who cooked her way to the top three just missing out on a spot in the final. Kelly is also a director of The Beach House and Esplanade restaurants at Bucklands Beach and Eastern Beach respectively. The recipe for this dish features on page 13 opposite an interview with Kelly in which she outlines some of the challenges faced during the Masterchef series.

Cover photo – Wayne Martin

Mini PacEMan

Hi everyone,

June has arrived and with it the first real taste of winter – all those thunderstorms seem to have completely broken the drought and now it’s more water than most of us would like.

But as ever, here in our eastern corner of Auckland, life is looking good despite the onset of the cooler weather.

The one sad note of recent times was the passing of local stalwart and council watchdog, Laurette Worsnop in April and then, in May, the death of her husband John. I used to welcome Laurette’s calls and loved her articulate speech and often pithy letters. I so regret not having the opportunity to thank her for all the times she made me smile. Hers and John’s passing, will leave a gap in the community.

On a lighter note, when doing a little research into what irritates people I’ve been amazed at how many things ‘rub us up the wrong way.’

For example, cell phones apparently rank high on the list of modern irritants – people yakking loudly on, say, a bus, while a neighbouring passenger is reading; talking to a colleague/friend who constantly looks at texts on his/her phone were just two ‘no-no’s’ listed.

In the workplace irritating habits include colleagues leaving smelly or dirty plates on their desks; lateness of any kind; staff taking too many cigarette breaks; emails from workmates who sit opposite – talk to me, I’m just across the room – and, finally, jargon such as, going forward, or thinking outside the box! (Laurette would have laughed.)

Then there was the traffic – so

many frustrating habits that I just won’t go down that path right now. Yes, this research has been a real eye-opener. And I just had to laugh at how many husbands irritate their wives in a host of different ways.

I wonder what irritates you. If there is one irritating habit you despise, let me know at [email protected] – I just might run a few in next month’s magazine. In the meantime, don’t worry, stay calm and enjoy the latest edition of EastLife.

Catch you next month

Farewell my friend

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PINK RIBBON FASHION BREAKFASTA vibrant and fashionable crowd turned out in full force for the Pink Ribbon Fashion Breakfast held last month at Grangers Taphouse & Kitchen in Half Moon Bay Marina. Organised by local businesses Twirl Boutique, Marina Salon and Grangers, the fun-filled gala was a great effort which raised funds for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. Howick photographer CARMEN BIRD was there to capture the events of the day.

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oF PeoPle, Paint and ClayHowick photographer CaRMen BiRd joined appreciative art enthusiasts at the opening of the People Paint & Clay exhibition which featured this month at the Monterey art Gallery in Cook Street, Howick.

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What first piqued your interest in photography and why did you choose to pursue it?

I’ve always had a passion for photography; pictures mean more to me than the written word. I bought my first camera when I was a kid and photographed everything I saw. I loved to pick the photographs and relive all the adventures of taking those shots. That doesn’t change. This is the sort of job where no two days are the same; there’s not many jobs like that. It becomes a passion and it’s true what they say, if you really love what you do, it doesn’t feel like a job.

What type of event gets your creative juices flowing?

I always love a good party but the bigger ones always stand out – Tv awards, big launches, Auckland Cup Week and, one of my favourites, NZ Fashion Week. The latter has everything – glamour, fashion, celebrities, gossip, tantrums and tiaras. It is always a busy week for me. I also love big parties where people go all out to dress for the occasion. This year celebrates the fourth year of the Highlife A-List Winter Social at the Wharf. It’s a sellout every year and is something I really like doing and can see myself doing more in the future.

Who are your favourite people to photograph and who has been the most interesting?

Celebrities! I have probably photographed every celebrity who has come to NZ in the past 12 or so years – Lady Gaga, royalty, multi-millionaires, billionaires, rock stars, pop stars, movie stars and some disasters; Kardashians, prime ministers, presidents and sporting greats. I’m glad to say I haven’t really had a bad experience with any. The most interesting would be the movie stars and sport stars. Eva Longoria was a real sweetheart, Charlize Theron was Hollywood glamour personified, David Beckham, a super star, and Miranda Kerr, a beauty. However, the everyday people I cover

are just as important. If it wasn’t for them I would be out of a job.

you are known for your social photography, in particular the a-list, but is there any other aspect of photography you would like to explore?

I love weddings, portraiture, fashion, glamour, portfolios. I shoot everything and with each you need a different discipline. That’s why it’s such an exciting profession.

What or who has shaped your style of photography?

I can’t think of anyone who has really influenced my style but there are heaps of photographers that I admire, everyone from Horst P Horst and Helmut Newton to Richard Avedon, David Bailey and Bob Carlos Clarke. There is so much talent that you can gain knowledge and inspiration from. For example, go to art galleries and look at the way painters used light; they were the photographers of their day. Thing is they took months to capture an image which now takes 1/250 of a second.

Do you have any tips for a young person considering a career in photography?

There are more photographs being taken today than any time in history. Everyone with a smart phone can take a photo and with editing suites like Instagram people think that they are pretty good at it. But to make a

career in photography you have to ask: “can this profession make me a decent living? Will people buy my photographs or my services?” If you can’t make a living from it, keep it as a hobby. My big tip is: The only function setting you need on your camera is M. M means manual; it means you take control, you choose the aperture, your shutter speed and ISO. You create the photo not the computer chip so, take control, be adventurous, be creative and learn how to use this amazing piece of kit.

What areas/sites in howick and surrounds have inspired you to capture them on film?

I am very lucky to live on Somerville Road with the view to Whitford and it never ceases to amaze me every day. Driving my girls to school, I say to them, ‘just look at that view’. Fog over the estuary or bathed in a sunrise, it is always a beautiful sight; the best. But I must admit I have never taken a photograph, as a photo would never do it justice. Who needs a photograph when I can go out my gate and it’s right there.

Photography aside what is your favourite sports/leisure activity?

I love surfing. I haven’t had much time for it in recent years, but once a surfer, you’re one for

life. I used to shoot surf contests in Europe, mainly France and spent six

months living on the north shore of Hawaii shooting visiting

surfers. Been there three times now and hoping to get back there this winter. The great thing about shooting surf is the ever-changing seascape, from sunrise

to sunset.

What’s the first thing you would do if you

became Prime Minister?

Wow, great question and I would do heaps. However, I think I would first put a stop on non-New Zealanders buying houses here. I would make it law

that you have to be a NZ resident for five years before being permitted to buy a property; God knows how my kids are going to

afford a house in Auckland.

if you could invite three people to dinner – dead or alive – who would

you ask?

Easy – Jesus, Muhammad and Marilyn Monroe. I would get Jesus and Muhammad to sort out their act together to make this world a better place because they’re sure not singing from the same song sheet at present. Marilyn and I would shoot the breeze, drink mojitos and plan a shoot in Cannes!

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➤ courSES & claSSES

the nappy lady Workshop June 7, 10.30am-12.30pm Nappy nightmares? No fear, mothers and mothers-to-be will soon learn all about the best nappy options at a workshop hosted by The Nappy Lady, Kate Meads. To be held at the Howick Recreation Centre, The Nappy Lady will highlight all the advantages of cloth nappies and hand out useful tips and advice. Tickets are just $20 from www.eventfinder.co.nz and include a nappy pack worth $100. Email [email protected] for more information.

Pizza oven Making Demonstration June 15, 10am Making a pizza oven can be a challenge. Get it wrong, and at worst it doesn’t get completed – or if it does – it takes a long time. Aztec kitset ovens take away a lot of the pain. They have all the materials you need, and easy to follow instructions. NZLS is proud to sell Aztec Fires Pizza Ovens, and is having a demonstration on how to make a pizza oven at the Albany yard. NZLS Albany, 15 Gills Road, Albany. Email [email protected] or phone 0800 562 387.

cheese Workshop June 16, 11am-3pm Learn how to make heritage cheese at Auckland’s historic Alberton mansion in Mt Albert. Have a ‘gouda’ time and acquire a fancy new skill with experienced cheesemaker

Katherine Mowbray. The class will cover haloumi, feta, ricotta and mascarpone. Cost; $120 pp or $300 for three. Bookings essential; email [email protected].

Wine confidence course June 16, 10am-3.30pm Where there’s cheese there’s wine! Ascension Wine Estate in Matakana is holding a one-day wine confidence course that will take wine enthusiasts from appreciation to enjoyment. Presented by Ascension owner and winemaker Darryl Soljan, the cost of the course is $189 and includes wine, notes, a certificate and lunch. Gift vouchers are also available – so make it a thoughtful gift for a special someone!

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Whitianga Scallop festival September 14, 10am-6pm Seafoodies will be queuing up to secure tickets to this annual event that sees top chefs nationwide gather to pay homage to that popular ocean delicacy, the scallop. Featuring Nick Honeyman from Takapuna’s The Commons, Gretchen Lowe from NZ’s Hottest Home Baker and Bonnie Muir, Hell’s Kitchen finalist and Napier entrepreneur, as well as competitions

galore, this festival is one mouth-watering celebration of oceanic proportions. Tickets available from www.eventfinder.co.nz at $40 per person with concessions for children.

Matariki festival June 22- July 22 Welcome the Maori New Year with a dawn karakia and witness the visual spectacle of the sun, moon – at its closest point to the earth – and stars rising on the summit of One Tree Hill, Cornwall Park on June 22 at 6am. This will be followed by a Family Fun Day from 8am-12pm at the Stardome Observatory also in Cornwall Park. The Waiheke Community Art Gallery will be holding a special Matariki exhibition titled Tihei Mauriora (the breath of life) which is free to the public from June 7 to July 8 and other displays include Whare Taonga and Whiriwhiri-A-Ropu, both at the Corban Estate Arts Centre till July 22. Phone 09 372 9907 for more information.

city of ales June 29, 12pm-3pm and 4pm to 7pm Celebrate New Zealand’s diverse range of beers, at the annual City of Ales festival. Sold out last year, there are two sessions to choose from this time. Taste 30 beers from around the

North Island, some which have not been available in Auckland. venue: The Floating Pavilion on the viaduct. visit www.eventfinder.co.nz to buy tickets at $30 each.

auckland festival of Photography May 30-June 21, FREE Lots of exhibitions and events have been lined up for this year’s festival, including the very popular Auckland Photo Day and Festival Tuesday. Take a photo of Auckland for Auckland Photo Day from midnight to midnight, June 8, and be in to win some wonderful prizes from Nikon. This is one festival for snap-happy Aucklanders who love the art of photography. visit www.photographyfestival.org.nz.

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aPo open Day June 9, 1pm-4pm An event for the musical family and young budding musicians, APO Open Day at the vodafone Events Centre in Manukau offers a range of free activities conducted by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Activities include classical music and nursery rhymes for toddlers, a music ‘zoo’ and a full orchestra performance.

hot red hawke’s bay Wine Expo June 18, 6pm-9pm Hawke’s Bay is undoubtedly home to some of New Zealand’s finest wines and this event at the viaduct Events Centre will give visitors a taste of the fruit from its vines. Featuring more than 170 wines from 19 wineries, this is a wonderful way to wine away the evening! Tickets cost $35, and are available from www.eventfinder.co.nz

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The Great Gatsby at the Hoyts cinema in Botany Town Centre. Sashay along to this glamorous and decadent Girls Night Out event; tickets cost $20 per lady and include spot prizes, a glass of bubbles and a goodie bag. To book, visit Hoyts Botany.

films for foodiesJune 26, 5.30pm Audrey Tautou stars in Thérèse Desqueyroux, a French fi lm about a woman who struggles to break free from the societal pressures. Come along for a screening and savour some delectable nibbles at the Rialto cinema in Newmarket. Tickets are $33 and include nibbles, a glass of Crossroads wine and a foodie gift bag.

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Murder at the agMJune 8, 6.30pm-11pmGo south for a hefty dose of mischief and murder at the Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club Restaurant. Watch the events of the notorious Waiuku Country Women’s Institute AGM from the early 1920s unravel, sit down to a two-course dinner, go on a train ride courtesy of the Glenbrook vintage Railway and solve this thrilling whodunit. Tickets $70 per person, available at www.eventfi nder.co.nz.

long lunch SundayJune 9, 12.30pm-4pmSavour all things divine with a long lunch at Peacock Sky vineyard on Waiheke Island. Be entertained with live, cruisy music from Sarah-Jane Limbrick and indulge in a hearty, Mediterranean-inspired fi ve-course meal with wine and liqueurs included. Tickets are $175 for two, or $90 per person. Phone 09 950 4386 to book.

beans, bread & baconJune 16, 10am-4pmThe villagers are dab hands at cooking meals in diffi cult circumstances, and they invite you to join them at the Howick Historical village. Experiment with different methods of cooking, food tastings if you’re brave, and view a display of old and very beautiful aprons. Crafts and activities for the children; admission price ranges from $8-$14. visit fencible.org.nz for details or phone 576 9506.

thai cooking lessonsJune 18, 6.30pm-8pm, June 22, 11.45am-1.45pm and June 25, 6.30pm-8pm The darling of Howick’s dining scene, Benjarong Thai Restaurant is hosting three mouth-watering BYO events in conjunction with its 15th birthday. The fi rst event on June 18 is a Pad Thai demonstration which is followed by a buffet dinner ($68), the second is a hands-on cooking workshop and costs $95 with all ingredients and a welcome drink provided; and the fi nal event is a cooking demo featuring Kata Benjarong (sizzling

beef) followed by a sumptuous dinner ($68). To book phone 533 9568 or email [email protected]

Mid-Winter christmas at the racesJune 21, 5pm-midnightSlip on the fur coats and party the night away with a fantastic mid-winter Christmas celebration in the warm and festive atmosphere of Alexandra Park. A social night out for friends, families, and colleagues, this lavish affair offers sumptuous Christmas buffets, beverages and live racing action in a private dining room. To book a room, enquire by June 14 and go in the draw to win a luxury queenstown escape for two which includes fl ights, accommodation and a ski experience. For more information or to enquire, visit www.theraces.co.nz

Mid-winter christmas PartyJune 22, 7pm till lateBlow away the winter blues with a smashing Christmas party at Howick’s premier social venue, The Lounge. This BYO event will be serving up a platter of festive treats including mulled wine, ham on the

bone and many other festive treats. Three-piece band Danny and the Destroyers will be playing so grab those dancing shoes and head along for a night fi lled with Christmas spice! Tickets are $35 per person; to book phone 535 1397 or email [email protected]

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After whipping, beating and creaming her way into the top three of Masterchef NZ 2013 some might think Kelly Kaihea had carved a place for herself in The Beach House kitchen beside husband and chef, Alex.

“Heavens no, that’s strictly Alex’s domain,” says Kelly. “I’ve no desire to interfere there, I never have and never will, but at home, as a mum of two little girls, I guess it’s different. There’s still the breakfast, lunch and dinner routine to dice with.”

However, after three months’ separation from her family, followed by an agonising 24-week wait before the final episode aired, and she could speak freely about the competition, life has been anything but routine.

“It was Alex who pushed me to enter and I did so on the last day,” she explains. “It was a bit of a joke between us. Being from the hospitality industry I fully explained my restaurant interests and though I have never been part of our kitchen team or cooked there in any way, I still didn’t think I had a chance.”

Surprised to make the auditions, Kelly says while the first test went ‘okay’ she never thought to make the first 24. “Then when I reached the top 15 I was thinking, ‘oh, so I’m still here’. From there, it just snowballed.”

Never expecting her personal Masterchef journey to take three months, Kelly says she was

unprepared for the long separation from her family. “I’m not an emotional person, I’ve always been very structured but Masterchef brought out the emotions in me. It was hugely stressful – the separation and the pressure of every show. On reaching the last couple of episodes I was completely exhausted.”

It was The Grove’s chef and owner Ben Bayly’s dish which nearly did it in for Kelly. “His quail was perfection. I was thinking, I can’t do this, I’m just an amateur not top flight restaurant-trained chef. I was so stressed I very nearly walked off the show.”

The pressure didn’t stop once Kelly was eliminated from the top three – a smidgen too much creme fraiche on the marinated snapper being the difference between making the final and leaving.

On arriving home, she recalls crying for nearly three hours and staying indoors for almost three weeks. “It was hard. For months I’d lived another life – no children to worry about, travelling here and there and walking into the Masterchef kitchen with no idea of what the challenge might be. Then after cooking and filming all day, being too tired to cook at night yet still needing to practise newly learned techniques and then getting the inspiration to do so at 2am.

“From few expectations at the outset, but lots by the time I reached the top five. That was hard.”

After re-adjusting to her ‘old life’, Kelly says things went quiet until the first episode screened in February. Suddenly people realised she was among the contestants and the pressure was back on to keep mum.

Furthermore, because she had grown personally throughout the series and formed many new friendships, Kelly was thinking about what she could take from the experience. “I was keen to do something for me.”

But it was impossible to pursue new directions until the final had aired. Now that it has, and she is no longer fears letting seasonal secrets slip,

Kelly can focus on the future.

With several ideas bubbling away in her personal ideas pot, she and a florist friend are considering running classes in plating, cooking, floristry, event planning and interior design – the latter making use of Kelly’s training and passion for this field.

“I’ve also launched my Facebook page and there may still be some commitments associated with the show. But the restaurants no longer need my constant presence so I can plan how to use newfound skills. Fortunately, there are plenty of options in the pantry.”

Best known as a director and Maitre d’ at The Beach House in Bucklands Beach, Kelly Kaihea’s culinary skills were virtually unknown to locals until she popped up as a contestant in Masterchef New Zealand 2013. Bowing out in the penultimate round, she took time to talk with HELEN PERRY about the grinding experience.

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Miso Dressing• 24g white miso paste• 20ml rice wine vinegar• 6ml sesame oil• 10ml light soy• 75ml vegetable oil• 25ml water• (1/4tsp Japanese wasabi optional)

Salad• 8 fresh Italian parsley leaves• 8 fresh coriander leaves • 7 cherry tomatoes halved• 1 cup mesclun leaves• 1 cup white cabbage shredded• 1/2 cup cucumber julienned• 1/2 cup spring onion finely sliced• 2tsp white sesame seeds toasted

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Former residents of the neighbouring areas of Papakura and Pukekohe, Helen and Ian Braithwaite are life members of the Beachlands Maraetai Country & variety Music Club which meets every Thursday at the Maraetai Bowling Club.

Musically inclined from an early age, Helen’s love for country music stemmed from her grandmother’s record player which played songs from old greats such as Tex Morton.

Later, through music, Helen met husband, Ian, who was a drummer in an accordion band at that time. Not unsurprisingly, music truly became the food of love for the couple, and it wasn’t long before Helen taught Ian how to play the guitar.

Since then, they have been heavily involved in the country music scene. However, after 40 years, Helen and Ian are strumming a different tune on the North Island west coast where they own and operate the Taranaki Country Music Hall of Fame in rural Manaia.

A museum, performance venue and one of the town’s biggest attractions, the hall of fame receives visitors from far and wide.

And if that isn’t enough to keep these two musicians busy, they also tour the country performing regularly at various events.

During their travels, the couple managed to attract the attention of

American Bob Everhart, president of the National Traditional Country Music Association in the uSA.

Bob was on the lookout for acts to perform at the National Old Time Music Festival in Anita, Iowa. “He said, ‘How would you like to be on American Tv?’” Helen recalls. “I said, ‘yes, we’d love to’!”

So, the Braithwaites headed for Iowa in 2007, where they performed at the festival and became the first of 11 Kiwi

country musicians to be inducted into America’s Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame.

“I was blown away; it was an amazing festival!” says Helen. “There were 10 stages and 600 acts. We even had a stage named after us!”

They loved it so much they went back again in 2008.

To date, the duo has released

three albums, all of which have received airtime in Germany, uSA and Australia. They have also been recognised with a multitude of awards.

visits to Beachlands and Maraetai remain frequent, especially when the club holds functions and also when the couple visit daughters in Clevedon and Waiuku.

In the meantime, the museum keeps

them on their toes and Helen says it is a delight to be in the Taranaki. “This is our love – it’s our hobby. We’ve met some truly wonderful people and it’s lovely. We really enjoy running the museum.”

South by southwest Country music duo Helen and Ian Braithwaite may be miles away from Beachlands and Maraetai, but their ties to the coastal suburbs remain strong as NATALIE BRITTAN discovered.

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Running a business which has three flagship stores, supplies nationwide to 38 fashion boutiques and requires one week every three months to be spent in China, means the office is as close as the phone clutched in Kelly Coe’s hand.

It is a multi-purpose tool from which she emails, phones, Facebooks and literally runs her company while still managing busy family commitments.

At just 30 years old, the Bucklands Beach resident can recount a career that has zipped along at pace. The past four years has seen the launch of Augustine stores in Mt Maunganui, Newmarket and Ponsonby plus a demand for Kelly’s designs all over the country.

In that time she has also established a solid commercial relationship with Chinese manufacturers and become a mother twice over – daughter Indiana is three years old and sister Demi, 18 months.

Now Kelly is bringing her label to Howick. From mid-July Twirl in The Terraces will stock Augustine, providing local women with this beautiful and highly affordable fashion range.

Having initially embarked on an advertising career, it took just one two-week internship for Kelly to realise the industry wasn’t for her – “I hated it.”

Abandoning that path she moved into merchandising for Nike, a job that regularly took her around the country and to Melbourne. “I learnt such a lot. Nike was fastidious. Everything had to be carried out perfectly; product excellence and customer satisfaction were paramount.”

Two years later and ready for change, Kelly accepted a modelling contract in Sydney – the willowy brunette already had considerable modelling experience in Auckland.

Then, six weeks before leaving she met Nathan Coe. They were a seamless fit and after Kelly’s departure, property developer Nathan flew to Sydney every weekend for a month. “Then I returned for a function and ended up staying,” Kelly laughs. “Three years later we were married.”

Back in Auckland, Kelly joined one of the country’s largest clothing manufacturers, High Society. “What I learned in three years there I couldn’t have learnt in 10 elsewhere. I’d always loved clothes and dressing up. As brand manager, the experience gained was invaluable. However, I could see a gap in the 20s to 40s market calling for affordable, dressy daywear.”

Kelly decided to go it on her own. With a supportive and business-savvy husband, she took to the drawing board, set up appointments with 20 companies in China and headed to what is often called, the fabric capital of the world.

“New Zealand-made would have been ideal but by 2008 the market was changing. People wanted great clothes but not at the price of New Zealand-made. We decided our first point of difference had to be affordability so China it was.”

Despite many pitfalls, on her 18th appointment, Kelly struck pattern-making gold – a company that could deliver everything she asked and has done so for four years.

“Now, I part design my range here but finish it in China. The fabric market I visit covers an area something like Picton Street in Howick to Cockle Bay and is just amazing.

“When I see the fabrics I can visualise the design. The patterns and colours are so diverse I’ve never brought back one and seen it here. They fit my philosophy of ‘lux daywear’ which is to add a splash of sparkle and colour to clothing.

“New Zealand women are notorious for sticking to black but in winter especially, colour is so much more cheering. I also wanted to create garments which would encourage young mums to dress attractively. So often you see smartly dressed children while mum looks like she’s just climbed out of bed.”

With her daughters now in Porse care two days a week, Kelly uses one of those days for office work and the other she spends at the Newmarket store. “Being hands-on puts me in touch with customers, I hear what they want and like. It is really important for me to listen and get a real feel for what they are saying.”

Having now returned to the area where she spent the first eight years

of her childhood, Kelly says she loves the challenges in her ‘east life’.

“We are a full-on couple; a full-on family, really. We are used to doing a lot in a short space of time, but living here, near the sea, does relax us and gives shape to our family life. That’s why I’m so thrilled Twirl will soon stock the Augustine range; I’m glad it will be so readily available to local women.”

And, what of the name Augustine? Kelly laughs – “August is my birthday month and that of other family members. I’ve always liked August as a boy’s name too. However, having had girls, the next best thing was to name the business after August and add the ‘tine’ to make it more feminine. It’s as simple as that!”

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Living the fast life doesn’t mean a constant round of celebrity parties and jet-setting holidays for Kelly Coe, founder of fashion label Augustine. But, as HELEN PERRY discovered, it does mean a schedule that keeps her on the go day and night.

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Kelly Coe with daughters Indiana and Demi.


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I’m not happy! When I started on this perilous journey to explain ‘happiness’, I thought it best to start with some research (as you do). Too many chocolate bars later (well, there is still no ‘Chocoholics Anonymous’... thank goodness), the more I researched, the more confused I becometh. Poep!

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Aucklanders over a barrelBoutros Boutros Ghali, former uN Secretary General, said “wars of [this] century will be fought over water.” Considering my recent dealings with Watercare, it’s time for an opening salvo!

Auckland Council organisation, Watercare, provides user-pays water services. Actual and estimated meter readings are taken on alternate months, and consumers billed accordingly.

However, what happens when estimates don’t match up with readings on the meters outside our homes and we are charged for water we haven’t used?

After moving to a new home I received an estimate much higher than the reading.

I supplied my reading and was issued with a new bill. The company mistakenly based this estimate, in part, on previous owners’ usage.

However, when I explained I would prefer to supply my own readings, rather than receive estimates, a Watercare customer service person responded:

“Watercare is entitled to charge on the basis of estimated water consumption because, by using Watercare’s services, you accept the terms of the contract, and those terms state that Watercare may estimate water consumption and

charge accordingly... if estimated invoices are not paid, it may incur a late payment fee.”

Terms and conditions, huh? Although I never signed anything or ticked any boxes, by turning on my tap, a contract was formed. Hopefully the Ts&Cs don’t also require I relinquish my first born, or become part of a human-centipede-style experiment!

Seriously though, surely a contract whereby the ‘signatory’ has to ‘agree’, or be without an essential resource, is one entered into under duress, particularly when there is no equivalent competing supplier.

I found it hard to believe that in cases where Watercare inadvertently overcharges customers, it would insist on payment under threat of penalty. So, I asked a few more questions. A representative replied, stating bills would be reissued if:

“The next read date is greater than 10 days from today; or the difference in consumption is greater than 8kl; or the actual consumption is less than 50%.”

But what happens if I have been overcharged by, say 40%? Could Watercare insist I pay anyway? Their response:

“We treat each request to re-bill on a case-by-case basis. Your inference, that Watercare insists customers pay more than they owe when an actual

or manual meter reading has been taken, is simply not correct.”

Simply not correct? Well, maybe it’s a little correct, otherwise the company would reissue bills in all cases, with no need for any criteria; at least that’s where my logic leads.

When my next estimated bill arrived, I was again overcharged, this time by less than 40%. I provided a reading and requested an accurate bill. It was supplied and duly paid.

I contacted Watercare, thanking them for billing me correctly. But, I asked why, although my case did not meet their criteria, this was done. Eventually, their reason was forthcoming:

“In your case it was deemed appropriate to re-bill... because you repeatedly expressed your dissatisfaction about the impact of the 4 kilolitre difference. Based on that, as a goodwill gesture, on this occasion we have re-billed the invoice.”

Simply put, I made waves until I was fairly ‘awash’ with goodwill!

However, I wonder if others, overcharged by Watercare – who don’t meet the criteria – would be successful, should they not become as big a pain in the water closet as I have clearly been. A few hundred litres or a few dollars is just a drop in the bucket; but surely consumers should be entitled to be billed only for the water they use?

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If there’s one way to have a great night out and get the adrenalin pumping in winter then it’s at ‘the trots’ in Auckland where Alexandra Park management is now pulling on its festive colours and saddling up for Mid-Winter Christmas at the Races.

Providing the perfect opportunity to enjoy a flutter and sumptuous festive fare, the Park’s winning ‘menu’ includes four special nights when the Top of the Park, the Rutherford Room and the Tasman Room will be decked out in Mid-Winter Christmas style.

June 21 & 28 and also July 5 & 12 is the time to gather together a group of friends, family, colleagues or associates and book a table at one of these venues offering different hospitality packages all themed for Christmas. Prices vary according to inclusions. For example:

• Rutherford Room (Level 2): Complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival, extensive themed three-hour buffet dinner, $5 betting voucher per guest, free race book, betting facility in the room and cash bar – $65pp.

• Tasman Room (Level 1): Complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival, extensive themed buffet menu with choice of NZ beers, house wines and fruit juice, $5 betting voucher, free race book, view of track with

indoor/outdoor flow, betting facility, cash bar – $100pp lounge viewing; $110pp prime viewing.

• Top of the Park (Level 5): Complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival, extensive themed buffet menu, bird’s-eye view of the track, $5 betting voucher per guest for all packages, free race book, betting facility. Three different packages: 1. Buffet dine only (bar steward service), $85pp lounge viewing; $95pp prime viewing.2. Buffet dinner includes choice of NZ beers, house wines and fruit juice, $115pp lounge viewing; $125pp prime viewing. 3. Buffet dinner includes spirits, all beers, wide selection of wines and fruit juice, $135pp lounge viewing; $145pp prime viewing.

Combining racing, socialising and dining, Mid-Winter Christmas at the Races is a great way to celebrate a special event, lift staff morale, reward loyal clients or just have a great night

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And remember, Alexandra Park is not only New Zealand’s premier harness racing track but with racing almost every Friday night, and its proximity to Auckland’s CBD, it is the easiest option for those looking to spice up their night out with racing action.

What’s more, in addition to the Mid-Winter Christmas programme, the Top of the Park is open for dining at all race meetings. The park also has rooms for private functions at any race event or otherwise.

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On a wet, cold, winter day in New Zealand there is nothing more exciting than sitting in an airline lounge imagining the prospect of where and how hot you will be in three hours time.

The Pacifi c offers wonderful holiday options which provide a taste of different foods and cultures and which also take the sting out of winter if only for a week or two.

One such destination is Yasawa Island, a remote island in the far north of Fiji. A recent stay at the Yasawa Beach Resort and Spa realised a long time dream to visit this luxurious holiday hideaway.

After landing in Nadi we boarded the small, twin-engine plane which fl ies daily at 2pm to Yasawa. The fl ight took about 40 minutes during which travellers could look down on hundreds of uninhabited islands.

Landing on the small runway, stretching the width of the island, was breath-taking in more ways than one! Once landed, we were met by resort staff and transported to our accommodation.

At that stage we had no idea of what we had let ourselves in for.

After a short and bumpy drive, we descended a hill and there, in the middle of nowhere, was paradise – golden sands, blue, blue water and a resort to die for.

With only 16 bures, guest numbers are always limited and, in fact, during our stay, employees outnumbered guests. Impressively, from the time we arrived all staff members knew the fi rst names of guests making everyone feel welcome and special.

Importantly, this was a resort where we could be and do virtually anything we wanted. It was certainly aimed at couples and the dining room was set for twosomes; personal privacy the priority. Pre-dinner drinks was the one time guests gathered together to discuss the activities of that day.

The Sandpaper was delivered to us daily, advising on who was arriving the next day and who was leaving.

As there was only one fl ight per day guests always left at the same time so, being in the foyer to say goodbye to someone you might have met only a day or two earlier, became a ritual.

Among activities provided were picnics on remote beaches and, on our last day, we were seated on the

beach and served an exquisite array of food.

Interestingly, The Yasawa Beach Resort and Spa is situated on the same island which is visited by the Blue Lagoon cruise boat.

Bures were well presented and had both air conditioning and fans. The bathroom featured a double shower and the added luxury of an outdoor shower was magic.

All products provided were Fiji Pure and replenished twice a day.

Outside every bure was a coconut with a green fl ag to be used to let housekeeping know whether to service the room or not. We never actually saw our room being cleaned as the girls seemed to materialise

when we were elsewhere.

For those seeking the ultimate in luxury, the resort had one extra special bure with its own infi nity pool and private beach. Often visited by American movie stars who want to escape the public and be completely private, it was a real gem.

With the resort catering for all needs – a variety of activities for those wanting action or space to do absolutely nothing – it was a true escape from our usual bustling world. There was no television and poor cell phone reception although there was wifi in the main building for guest use.

For those seeking a very special getaway with luxury galore, Yasawa Beach Resort and Spa is the answer.

Yasawa Island – ISLAND IN THE SUN

When winter is at its worst in New Zealand there’s nothing like retreating to sunnier shores. EastLife managing director REAY NEBEN soon learned that Yasawa Island provided respite from rain and cold.

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On a wet, cold, winter day in New Zealand there is nothing more exciting than sitting in an airline lounge imagining the prospect of where and how hot you will be in three hours time.

The Pacific offers wonderful holiday options which provide a taste of different foods and cultures and which also take the sting out of winter if only for a week or two.

One such destination is Yasawa Island, a remote island in the far north of Fiji. A recent stay at the Yasawa Beach Resort and Spa realised a long time dream to visit this luxurious holiday hideaway.

After landing in Nadi we boarded the small, twin-engine plane which flies daily at 2pm to Yasawa. The flight took about 40 minutes during which travellers could look down on hundreds of uninhabited islands.

Landing on the small runway, stretching the width of the island, was breath-taking in more ways than one! Once landed, we were met by resort staff and transported to our accommodation.

At that stage we had no idea of what we had let ourselves in for.

After a short and bumpy drive, we descended a hill and there, in the middle of nowhere, was paradise – golden sands, blue, blue water and a resort to die for.

With only 16 bures, guest numbers are always limited and, in fact, during our stay, employees outnumbered guests. Impressively, from the time we arrived all staff members knew the first names of guests making everyone feel welcome and special.

Importantly, this was a resort where we could be and do virtually anything we wanted. It was certainly aimed at couples and the dining room was set for twosomes; personal privacy the priority. Pre-dinner drinks was the one time guests gathered together to discuss the activities of that day.

The Sandpaper was delivered to us daily, advising on who was arriving the next day and who was leaving.

As there was only one flight per day guests always left at the same time so, being in the foyer to say goodbye to someone you might have met only a day or two earlier, became a ritual.

Among activities provided were picnics on remote beaches and, on our last day, we were seated on the

beach and served an exquisite array of food.

Interestingly, The Yasawa Beach Resort and Spa is situated on the same island which is visited by the Blue Lagoon cruise boat.

Bures were well presented and had both air conditioning and fans. The bathroom featured a double shower and the added luxury of an outdoor shower was magic.

All products provided were Fiji Pure and replenished twice a day.

Outside every bure was a coconut with a green flag to be used to let housekeeping know whether to service the room or not. We never actually saw our room being cleaned as the girls seemed to materialise

when we were elsewhere.

For those seeking the ultimate in luxury, the resort had one extra special bure with its own infinity pool and private beach. Often visited by American movie stars who want to escape the public and be completely private, it was a real gem.

With the resort catering for all needs – a variety of activities for those wanting action or space to do absolutely nothing – it was a true escape from our usual bustling world. There was no television and poor cell phone reception although there was wifi in the main building for guest use.

For those seeking a very special getaway with luxury galore, Yasawa Beach Resort and Spa is the answer.

Yasawa Island – ISLAND IN The SuN

When winter is at its worst in New Zealand there’s nothing like retreating to sunnier shores. eastLife managing director ReAY NeBeN soon learned that Yasawa Island provided respite from rain and cold.


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Mel Bartholomew strikes me as a sensible man and a practical gardener. his new book, Square Metre Gardening, clearly helps people grow fruitful gardens in small spaces, pretty well regardless of conditions – patio, balcony, shade, sun, hillside or slope. In fact, he has spent 30 years perfecting the art of using just a few or every square metre, literally.

Mel asks: “Do I really want a 10 metre row of cabbages? That would be at least 30 cabbages spaced 30cm apart. Why would I want 30 cabbages to be ready all at the same time? That’s too much cabbage to enjoy at the same time by one homeowner. how many people go to the shops and buy 30 cabbages once a year?”

With those questions in mind, Mel began reviewing the single row method of vegetable growing, looking at ways to stagger planting and to plant less.

he began experimenting with spacing, location and creating the perfect soil mix. To cut a long bean short, he came up with the idea of

Square Metre Gardens (SMGs), as a simple, foolproof method of growing vegetables and herbs no matter how small the growing space.

he says square metre gardening takes only 20 percent of single row garden space which means gardens can be located close to the house. Flowers can be added to the mix and Mel suggests ways to go up rather than out. What’s more when it comes

to soil preparation, he has devised his own special growing mix which he describes as so simple gardeners don’t have to learn all the intricate details of soil structure, texture and drainage. he says his mix has all the nutrients, minerals and trace elements plants need and maintains gardeners can forget about adding extra fertiliser.

What’s more, Mel doesn’t hold back on handing out as much information as possible. his book clearly sets out the formula for Mel’s Mix and how to go about preparing the ingredients.

With chapters on building boxes and structures, planning SMGs, growing and harvesting, vertical

growing and extending the season, this is a book that, after the initial work is done, can prune gardening down to 10 minutes a day – a real gem for those short on time, space and who don’t need to grow veges for a large whanau.

• Square Metre Gardening by Mel Bartholomew. Released this month. Published by Exisle Publishing RRP $34.99

Do you have a wardrobe full of clothes but still can’t fi nd the right thing to wear? Do you fi nd yourself buying the latest season’s styles but then never wear them? Do you put off buying clothes until you can shift those last few kilos?

Then fashion stylist Anna Caselberg is here to provide expert advice on how to dress to suit your body shape, mix and match outfi ts, choose the most fl attering styles, shop on a budget

and update your wardrobe while including last season’s styles.

By following Anna’s style tips and wardrobe advice readers will discover their inner stylist and learn to create the most fl attering looks to suit body shape and lifestyle – this is a book every woman would love to win.

• The Closet Stylist by Anna Caselberg. Published by Penguin Group (NZ). RRP $40

Sleepless nights are pretty well par for the course when a new baby joins the family but are they as much an inevitable part of parenting as we expect?

New parents soon learn that when baby doesn’t sleep, neither do they but Rachel Waddilove shows that while broken nights are to be expected, babies can learn to sleep for longer stretches each night.

This book draws not only on Rachel’s own extensive experience in caring for babies and small children, but also on that of many other parents. What worked for them? What didn’t? What resources are out there, and how many are effective?

It is packed with practical advice and addresses areas such as night terrors, sleep-walking and other sleep-related issues.

Covering years 0-5, the book helps young children to develop good sleeping patterns, and to restore sleep patterns should they be disturbed for any reason. extremely helpful, especially for fi rst time mums, Sleep Solutions can save a lot of distress and tiredness.

Rachel Waddilove has more than 30 years’ experience as maternity nurse and nanny, working with families all over the world including celebrities, politicians and members of the royal family. She is the author of The Baby Book and The Toddler Book.

• Sleep Solutions – Quiet nights for you and your child: from birth to fi ve years by Rachel Waddilove. Published by Lion Hudson. RRP $17.99

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A ‘10 minutes a day’ proven method of gardening, with a philosophy that sometimes less is best, makes for an intriguing book all about square metre gardening. heLeN PeRRY loved it.

wiN A COPY – Good news, eastLife has one copy each of Square Metre Gardening, Sleep Solutions and The Closet Stylist to give away to lucky readers. To enter the draw visit www.eastlife.co.nz then click on the competition link and complete the form. One entry per email address/person; entries close June 30, 2013. Winner notifi ed by phone or email.

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EssentialsPersonal and household essentials are many and varied and no two are a fit for every home. Some are determined by practicality, some by need and some by pure desire. essentials may be about making the workload easier, providing for health and wellbeing or simply ensuring the total look be it fashion-wise or décor directed. Take a look at this month’s eastLife essentials.

AHOY bY TENDER LOVE+CARRY

If you’re planning a holiday or simply want to update your cosmetic and/or toiletries bag check out the new AhOY collection from TL+C. Bon Voyage Pouch RRP $14.95, Ahoy hanging Traveller RRP $36.95, Ahoy Cosmetic Clutch RRP $22.95. Available in Coral and Navy.

PROCEssED TO PERfECTiON

The Breville All in One is part food processor and part stick mixer. It blends, mashes, chops and slices, making meal prep a breeze. Simply fasten the stick mixer to one of four different attachments – the stainless steel blending leg, the food processor bowl, the variable mashing leg, or the whisk – and you’ve got one indispensable machine at your service. RRP $299.95

bOOTs mADE fOR wALkiNg

It’s always a treat slipping your feet into a new pair of winter boots when the temperatures drop. Whether you’re after the long or the short, Ziera has the perfect pair to give the boot to cold feet this winter. Zew RRP $399 Cate RRP $299

ELECTROLUX ULTRAsiLENCER

Because silence is golden, electrolux introduces its quietest vacuum yet, the electrolux ultrasilencer! Pets and pet lovers alike will adore this quieter technology with the added bonus of the new AeroPro™ Mini Turbo Brush to clean any stray hairs from floors (or beds or couches for those pets lucky enough!). From RRP $499-$599

Whoever said money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to go shopping.”– Bo Derek

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qUiRkY fEET

Rug up your little one’s feet this winter with these fun and quirky styles from eMu Australia’s Little Creatures range. Parrot RRP $119.95, Giraffe, RRP $119.95, Tiger, RRP $119.95

sCENTED ENViRONmENT

The Aromatherapy Company’s Miss Lola Diffusion Set creates a floral and refreshing scent in the home and fills your environment with an elegant aroma. These diffusion sets are a simple, effective and safe way to diffuse continuous fragrance throughout your environment. RRP $14.99 (35ml) RRP $24.99 (120ml)

REfREsH, REViTALisE

Transform your bathing experience with Weleda’s Refreshing Citrus Bath Milk. essential oils from Biodynamic® Lemons instantly envelop the senses with a revitalising citrusy fragrance. Lemon naturally regulates the skin’s ph balance, cools and stimulates the skin and has an astringent and cleansing effect. It can also be used as a refreshing pick-me-up at any time of the day. Simply add a few drops onto a moistened face flannel and either dab or wipe gently over your face. RRP $29.50

ON THE CUff

These contemporary cufflinks from Montblanc are a reflection of their time. The Montblanc emblem with platinum finish and onyx, creates a jewel with endless possibilities to highlight one’s style and personality. Montblanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Cufflinks RRP $590

smOOTH OPERATOR

When it comes to shaving, the number one complaint from men is skin

irritation, so Schick has developed the Schick hydro razor – the world’s first

razor with Skin Guards. Schick hydro’s Skin Guards are revolutionary skin

protectors, located between the blade tips, which smooth out skin to reduce

irritation. Schick hydro 5 Kit, RRP $12.99; Schick hydro 3 Kit,

RRP $10.99; Schick hydro 5 Power Select Kit, RRP $15.49

miX & gO THE HEALTHY wAY

Ideal for families on the ‘Go’ who want a healthy start to the day, this amazing appliance from the George Foreman range lets you create delicious smoothies, shakes and ice drinks in just a minute or two. And there’s no need to transfer the mixture from one container to another – when the drink is made just remove the bottle from the machine, cap and it’s ready to go! This nifty, 300 watt, ice-crushing appliance comes with two 600ml bottles and two drink bottle lids. It features a pressure activated auto start, is BPA-free and is dishwasher safe. The Mix & Go also features non-slip rubber feet for stability and has a 12-month warranty. RRP $79.99


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Dragging my work-weary body to Newmarket to watch a Kiwi flick I’d heard little about was unlikely to be an afternoon delight. however, editors will have their way and mine was right on the money.

The Fall Guys may not prove a Kiwi cinema classic, but it offers sound camera work, fair acting, and a well-crafted, engaging narrative with a healthy dose of twists.

The independent comedy/crime caper follows three wanna-be criminals with quite a tale to tell to police about cases of heroin that ‘accidently’ fell into their possession.

Made by howick’s own Scott Boswell and Rhys Cain, it’s not an essential exploration of Kiwi culture, and nor does it pretend to be, but I would say it is essential viewing.

American and British influences are strongly felt – I couldn’t help drawing comparisons to The usual Suspects and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. however, with comparatively

few New Zealand flicks of this genre on which to draw, such influences would be unavoidable.

When howick and Pakuranga Times journalist, Daniel Silverton, spoke to the pair prior to an advanced screening, Scott said: “The film [Quentin] Tarantino would make if he was born in Auckland... a twisted, balls-to-the-wall gangster

flick with blood, broken legs and witty dialogue.”

That’s probably a long bow to draw; unfortunately, if Tarantino was born in howick, odds are he’d be working the popcorn machine instead. No dig at my home town intended, it’s just that this film had me wondering if cultural cringe is still alive in the suburbs.

Without budgets and enough moneymen taking a risk backing home-grown efforts rather than

bashing out the same old tunes, an unacceptable proportion of talent spat out by Kiwi film schools seems

destined to fall to the sidewalk... I mean pavement!

It’s also a pity that local picture houses – such as the Monterey, whose original site is visible during a scene shot at All Saints Church in howick – and the mainstream moguls, didn’t offer these filmmakers the chance to show this movie in their home town. Well done Rialto.

Fortunately, there are still Kiwi filmmakers who damn the torpedoes and play for the love of the game, as evidenced by Scott and Rhys.

As mentioned earlier, The Fall Guys is unlikely to be considered essential in the development of our film culture, but I’d encourage every Kiwi (particularly howickians) to see it; it’s the only way we’ll see more of our stories on screen.

Pride may come before a ‘fall’, but maybe we need a little more pride in who we are and where we come from, if we’re ever going to make film-making truly viable in New Zealand.

A legend, The Fall Guys?

The Fall GuysRated: R16Genre: Comedy/crime dramaDirected by: Scott BoswellStar rating: 3 starsReviewed by: Jon Rawlinson

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The launch of ToMS Shoes in new Zealand is succour for the sole and the other soul too!

here is a company that provides great casual footwear for shoe lovers and helps others at the same time. For every pair of ToMS shoes sold, a pair of new shoes goes to a child in those parts of the world where the need is great.

The ‘one for one’, every time programme not only means ToMS’ customers walk away with a pair of shoes they love, but they can feel genuinely thrilled at helping children in dire need.

Indeed, this fully operating, profi table business has a heart – it’s contributing to the economy in a way which benefi ts more than just itself.

In fact, since stepping out in 2006, ToMS has provided more than two million pairs of shoes to needy children the world over.

and readers can be assured this is the real deal – ToMS have graced the feet of celebrities such as Mila Kunis, Bradley Cooper, anne hathaway,

Jessica alba, Kristen Bell, Charlize Theron, Chris Pine and many more.

now, with the launch of ToMS in new Zealand, Kiwis can play their part too.

general manager of ToMS australasia, John elliott, says: “Caring people around the globe have embraced the ToMS concept. I think Kiwis will also relate to and embrace our ‘one for one’ promise.”

ToMS works with more than 75 giving Partners worldwide and the beauty of the programme is that it is not reliant on donations.

For the children on the receiving end, a pair of ToMS means protection from cuts, infections and diseases and in many countries, the new shoes will also mean the difference between attending school or not.

John says people all over the world

buy ToMS because they like them.

“except with ToMS, that

purchase makes a positive difference and impact on

lives. I’m confi dent new Zealanders will embrace our philosophy and in buying our shoes, be thrilled they

are also helping a child in some part of the world where owning a pair of shoes is not a given.”

To experience the ToMS revolution check out the range at Sitka in newmarket, north Beach and Shoe Connections. RRPs start at $84.99 for ToMS Classics.

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a handmade piece of jewellery is a heartfelt gift that can be treasured forever. With this in mind, Kagi recently hosted a special craft event for children from the Child Cancer Foundation.

The event ‘Jewels for Mum’ was part of the Kagi for Kids campaign and was held at the Child Cancer Foundation’s (CCF) Family Place. Children who have been affected by cancer were given the chance to create a unique bracelet for their mums for Mother’s Day.

With beads and equipment supplied by Kagi, founder Kat gee and her design team were on hand to assist and offer their expertise.

Kagi for Kids is a collaborative campaign between Kagi and CCF and in support, Kagi created a one-off turquoise friendship bracelet that is priced at $69. $10 from each sale goes directly to the charity.

The campaign aims to raise awareness and money for the foundation’s work supporting children and families affected by cancer.

actress amanda Billing, ambassador for CCF, generously volunteered to front this campaign, which has also featured young CCF ambassadors, Lulu hughes and emilie Johns.

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Warm, soft, light and now machine-washable, merino is one of the true superheroes of the fabric world.

Renowned for its fantastic qualities including its capabilities to wick moisture away from the skin and regulate temperature, it has long been popular for sportswear and practical undergarments.

But, now, merino garments are included in numerous fashion ranges including those for baby! With this in mind, new Zealand-designed brand Babu has created a line of merino clothing for little ones in its signature ‘simple yet stylish’ fashion, featuring the quality its customers have come to know and love.

available in a range of neutral colours and fantastic stripes, all styles are extremely soft and comfortable with all the benefi cial features of merino clothing. Cool in summer and warm in winter, they are high performance, but easy care.

Breathable and responsive to changes in body temperature, this high-quality, silky-soft merino is 100% natural, a renewable resource and a low allergy risk.

For babies there are adorable onesies, bodysuits, booties, sleep sacks, mittens and wraps, while for little ones from 0-8 years Babu offers merino tees, long-sleeved tops, hats, dresses, hoodies, and leggings.

The versatile pieces are great for under clothing or as PJs, with

slightly different weights available for different levels of snuggliness.

Because 100% merino wool is perfect for

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Repertoire’s Style Director, Meghan MaheR, tells eastLife about the one piece which women should absolutely have in their wardrobe this winter.

radarStyleQ: how do I look stylish and on trend without looking like ‘mutton dressed as lamb?

A: The idea of dressing or looking a certain age and following a strict set of rules has started to fall by the wayside. as women age very differently than a few decades ago, the modern woman, regardless of age, feels strongly that “she still has the best years of her life ahead of her!”

First and foremost, style is about inner confidence and dressing in a way that makes you feel great. The simple answer is to show shape, not skin and that is why layering is the most flattering way to dress.

It is all about multiple thin layers close to your body. Layering allows you to have coverage over challenging areas but still keep your shape.

The key to a good base layer is quality separates that really flatter you. Invest

in body-fitted layering tops and have fun with colour, print and texture.

Keep pants straight, slim or skinny which provides leg coverage but at the same time helps to show off your shape. Repertoire has a really clever layering piece called the ‘BBF’. It takes attention away from the tummy and thighs and creates the appearance of a more structured silhouette whilst giving the benefits of layering.

Knee-length skirts are timeless, flattering and age appropriate too. If you feel a skirt may be too short wear it with very thick, dark hosiery and killer boots. If you can, always try to wear a heel.

For a more casual look this winter try our Repertoire Lounge collection. It has a slightly younger and edgier look but is still age appropriate because of its design and fabric selection. It also has none of the surf wear branding shown on many trending casual clothing ranges.

Many women jump-ered into winter woollies when the cold snap hit late in May and more than a few found their stash of flash to be outdated, the wrong size and just not up to 2013 fashion dash.

But don’t despair. here’s a chance for an out of town excursion and an opportunity to check out new season glad rags, enjoy tasty treats, reap sound styling advice and maybe grab a bargain or two.

Carla van Tiel from the fabulous georgia Boutique in Pukekohe is hosting a special fashion fling, 10am-2pm on Sunday, June 9. What’s more, many shoppers will be delighted to find ann Marie Raymond among the crowd. ann Marie was the long time owner of the former ann-Marie Fashion Boutique which operated in Takanini for many years and she’ll be there to pass on helpful tips.

and because this is a styling day, shoppers are invited to take along one fashion piece they love yet for

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Remember, georgia Boutique carries many leading labels, including Revue, David Carmody, Calico, Cashews, euphoria, Rarity, Jacki Peters, Frank Lyman and Vassalli jeans among others as well as its own merino label. Importantly, there is a great size range – 8 to 24 so, pretty well something for everyone.

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radarStyleQ: how do I look stylish and on trend without looking like ‘mutton dressed as lamb?

A: The idea of dressing or looking a certain age and following a strict set of rules has started to fall by the wayside. as women age very differently than a few decades ago, the modern woman, regardless of age, feels strongly that “she still has the best years of her life ahead of her!”

First and foremost, style is about inner confidence and dressing in a way that makes you feel great. The simple answer is to show shape, not skin and that is why layering is the most flattering way to dress.

It is all about multiple thin layers close to your body. Layering allows you to have coverage over challenging areas but still keep your shape.

The key to a good base layer is quality separates that really flatter you. Invest

in body-fitted layering tops and have fun with colour, print and texture.

Keep pants straight, slim or skinny which provides leg coverage but at the same time helps to show off your shape. Repertoire has a really clever layering piece called the ‘BBF’. It takes attention away from the tummy and thighs and creates the appearance of a more structured silhouette whilst giving the benefits of layering.

Knee-length skirts are timeless, flattering and age appropriate too. If you feel a skirt may be too short wear it with very thick, dark hosiery and killer boots. If you can, always try to wear a heel.

For a more casual look this winter try our Repertoire Lounge collection. It has a slightly younger and edgier look but is still age appropriate because of its design and fabric selection. It also has none of the surf wear branding shown on many trending casual clothing ranges.

Many women jump-ered into winter woollies when the cold snap hit late in May and more than a few found their stash of flash to be outdated, the wrong size and just not up to 2013 fashion dash.

But don’t despair. here’s a chance for an out of town excursion and an opportunity to check out new season glad rags, enjoy tasty treats, reap sound styling advice and maybe grab a bargain or two.

Carla van Tiel from the fabulous georgia Boutique in Pukekohe is hosting a special fashion fling, 10am-2pm on Sunday, June 9. What’s more, many shoppers will be delighted to find ann Marie Raymond among the crowd. ann Marie was the long time owner of the former ann-Marie Fashion Boutique which operated in Takanini for many years and she’ll be there to pass on helpful tips.

and because this is a styling day, shoppers are invited to take along one fashion piece they love yet for

some reason it doesn’t work for them. ann Marie will tell them why so the same mistake won’t be repeated. She and Carla will also demonstrate how to effectively wear this season’s gorgeous colours and how to accessorise – take along any outfit that needs accessories to match.

Remember, georgia Boutique carries many leading labels, including Revue, David Carmody, Calico, Cashews, euphoria, Rarity, Jacki Peters, Frank Lyman and Vassalli jeans among others as well as its own merino label. Importantly, there is a great size range – 8 to 24 so, pretty well something for everyone.

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Lisa harrington says one of the best things about being a photographer is that she can capture a person’s spirit, their joie de vivre, and translate that into an image that will last indefinitely.

“I take it as a very real privilege to be given the chance to photograph someone, it’s a sign of trust,” she says.

“I did trust Lisa,” Maraetai resident Julie Smith says about her Beauty Photo Shoot. “I knew that she would capture my natural style and that’s exactly what she did.”

Julie’s Before and after photos hang proudly in the howick Studio and often raise comment from visitors who are wowed by the stunning shots.

Julie has fond memories of the day – a morning of pampering, makeup and hair styling – followed by a surprisingly fun photo shoot. “I was

nervous at first,” Julie admits. “after all, the attention’s on you. It felt a little like being a movie star. But after the pamper session I felt relaxed and Lisa’s easy-going manner and quick work made me completely comfortable.”

Lisa had advised Julie to bring in a selection of clothes from her own wardrobe, clothes that expressed who she was.

“at first I was surprised that Lisa had asked for me to bring in some fitting clothes, because my everyday wear is oversized jumpers – casual and comfy. But she was right. The fitted clothes are so flattering.”

Julie was so delighted with the images that she gifted one to her mother and hung the rest in her own home where she could enjoy them.

“every time I pass the photo of me in the spotted black dress I go, ‘wow that’s me’, and smile. It’s thrilling, a

real boost, particularly on a rough day.”

Timeless Images portrait photographer Lisa harrington confirms that she’s seeing more women booking Beauty Photo Sessions as gifts for themselves.

“Women are working so hard these days, I think it’s a great way of celebrating their own successes and their own inner beauty. They don’t want to look like glamour models they just want to revel in who they are,” she says.

Inner irresistible beauty

The Timeless Images studio is based in the Howick Village Mall, behind the information centre on Picton Street. For more information or to make a booking, visit the website www.timelessimages.co.nz or contact Lisa on (09) 950 4675.

Sometimes the best gift we can give to ourselves, is accepting ourselves, even celebrating ourselves, something that can become difficult to do as we get older. however, howick-based portrait photographer LISa haRRIngTon, is experiencing an increase in demand for self-portraits, and says that’s a very good thing.

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no, I haven’t turned into an agony aunt, but how can I convince you that relationships with both food and exercise are essential for good health and wellbeing?

We seem to have forgotten that food is our fuel and is responsible for the very essence of who we are as physical beings. We need to remake the connections between good nutrient-dense foods and good health, and poor food choices with little or no nutrients and poor health.

a diet of high fat, high sugar, high sodium, low fibre processed food = heart disease, diabetes, cancer and contributes to chronic fatigue, gout and some arthritis.

We know poor diet leads to weight gain and often obesity which makes us vulnerable to those so called

‘lifestyle’ diseases. But what about the fatigue, low self-esteem, mood swings, depression, anxiety and poor mental and physical performance?

Surely we and our children deserve better? a diet which is high in fibre and wholefoods has the potential to prevent a number of cancers, heart disease and diabetes.

a huge part of the problem is that we are time poor and rely on grabbing takeaway meals on the way home from work when we are too tired to cook. This quickly becomes habit and our culture around evening family meals starts to change.

you would be truly alarmed to learn of the numbers of intelligent, well-meaning people I see weekly who no longer cook! Buying on the way home every night has become the norm.

Look at this;• Fish and chips 1100 calories,

17 teaspoons sugar, 13 teaspoon fat per average serve.

• Pizza (medium thick crust) 1746 calories, 31 teaspoons sugar, 17.5 teaspoons fat.

• Large burger combo (with fries and coke) 1300 calories, 38 teaspoons sugar, 8.8 teaspoons fat.

Let’s say you start your day with a good breakfast but then grab a burger for lunch and a pizza for dinner. If this happens on a regular basis you become a ticking health time bomb of excess sugar and fat with no fibre or nutrients to help your body to recover. you will feel too tired to exercise, so there goes the life-saving benefits of getting off the couch!

The answer is to make small changes that will start to take effect straight away and that you can continue for a lifetime. I’m not saying that you have to live on celery sticks; I strongly believe in an 80-20 approach but we can’t go on living as we do.

We need to start eating foods that:• Boost brain power and mental clarity• Improve mood and energy levels• Support the immune system• Protect our hearts

healthy food choices make you feel and look great. Consider:• Raw fruits and veggies (is everything

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• Lean proteins for growth and repair (healthy skin hair and nails) – chicken, lean meat, fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, beans and sprouts.

• good fats. nuts, seeds, avocados, olive oil, oily fish are essential fatty acids that the body needs and cannot make for itself.

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Primal instincts guide us indoors and out of the cold. We move into hibernation mode and find comfort in high-energy foods such as pasta with creamy sauces; roast dinners and puddings. In today’s world however, these survival measures to preserve energy are unnecessary.

By staying active, we are less likely to succumb to winter colds and flus. Exercise can provide a similar mental high as eating those energy-dense, comfort foods. We are better off wrapping up warm and enjoying an invigorating walk outdoors instead.

Winter exercise can be tough to maintain, so here are a few tips to get through the months ahead.

Effective planning is an important aspect in achieving your fitness goals especially during the cold months. The days are shorter and often it is exercise appointments which are

elbowed out of the diary. Be realistic and have a contingency plan. If you know you tend to cancel an exercise session when it’s cold and wet, have a fall back option.

Devise a strategy to combat things that may prevent you from working out. If short on time, there is nothing wrong with a 20-minute exercise session. The problem arises if a session is missed entirely.

Other tips for adapting exercise include: having home-based workouts for when it rains, plan a partnered session for those times when extra support is needed and look into social fitness sessions, such as a game of tennis, for when you need a lift. Also include a stress-relief stretch session for times when you feel overworked.

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Traditionally, we put our health and fitness goals on the back burner during the winter months.

Primal instincts guide us indoors and out of the cold. We move into hibernation mode and find comfort in high-energy foods such as pasta with creamy sauces; roast dinners and puddings. In today’s world however, these survival measures to preserve energy are unnecessary.

By staying active, we are less likely to succumb to winter colds and flus. exercise can provide a similar mental high as eating those energy-dense, comfort foods. We are better off wrapping up warm and enjoying an invigorating walk outdoors instead.

Winter exercise can be tough to maintain, so here are a few tips to get through the months ahead.

effective planning is an important aspect in achieving your fitness goals especially during the cold months. The days are shorter and often it is exercise appointments which are

elbowed out of the diary. Be realistic and have a contingency plan. If you know you tend to cancel an exercise session when it’s cold and wet, have a fall back option.

Devise a strategy to combat things that may prevent you from working out. If short on time, there is nothing wrong with a 20-minute exercise session. The problem arises if a session is missed entirely.

other tips for adapting exercise include: having home-based workouts for when it rains, plan a partnered session for those times when extra support is needed and look into social fitness sessions, such as a game of tennis, for when you need a lift. also include a stress-relief stretch session for times when you feel overworked.

Staying motivated is a key aspect

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a lacklustre goal will not be enough to drag your warm body

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Just launched this month, high tea is a fi rst for Waipuna with the menu a creation of executive chef, Andrew Methven, who plans to keep introducing new seasonal fl avours.

Meanwhile, the tea poured – a rosehip and hibiscus blend – and bubbly fl owing, our journey began with a sophisticated appetiser of hot smoked salmon in a sesame cone served in a glass.

The tuile-like wafer crunched, the silky salmon seduced and the fresh tendrils of salad danced on our taste buds – a perfectly-balanced, harmonious Neptunian symphony.

Clearly, the bar had been set high. But it was only when three tiers of delectable morsels emerged, that I knew just how high.

Without further ado, we set about conquering the mountain from the top. A merry-go-round of savoury bites encircled a nest of strawberry Persian candy fl oss – I was a star-struck child at the fairground.

The lines of traditional and contemporary blurred, as a crusty bruschetta toyed with goat’s cheese and tapenade, a cucumber sandwich kicked with rocket and mustard, and a salted caramel macaron oozed with gooey, sticky indulgence.

Sweet may have been the code name for the lower two tiers, but it wasn’t cloying. A ruby red strawberry jelly with vanilla mousse stole the show, a playful siren with the cutest cloud of mousse on its head – a “mini cheesecake”, pronounced my partner.

Other treats were more mature, such as a lemon poppy cupcake with a melt-in-the-mouth butter cream, and

a saffron and pistachio cake with lavender icing.

Finally, no high tea is complete without scones and, again, no detail was spared. Served with unrestrained amounts of jam and cream, the date and orange scones were sublime.

The cream, I was told, mimics Devon clotted cream from the Ritz, achieved

with a mix of ricotta and whipped cream – subtle, but heavier and more decadent than plain cream.

Several dollops later, interspersed with sips of bubbly and refreshing tea, it was a divine note to end on.

Sated, we left Waipuna leaving a trail of sweet memories – a path I’m sure to revisit sooner than expected!

Ritz-ing FROM THE EASTA taste of the high life has come to neighbouring suburb Mt Wellington, and it’s here to stay. EastLife’s NATALIE BRITTAN stole away one sunny afternoon to enjoy high tea at the Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre.

AT WAIPUNAHigh Tea

High Tea is available Monday to Saturday from 10am - 4pm. Bookings essential. Ph 09 526 3010 or email [email protected] (Please note our High Tea is made especially to order. We cannot accept walk-in guests)

Classic High Tea $30 per person, $15 per person (6-12 years)

Includes an appetiser, a three tier selection of sandwiches, pastries, savouries and sweets, luxury leaf tea or espresso coffee.

Bubbly High Tea $35 per person

Includes a glass of Kopiko Bay Cuvée, appetiser, a three tier selection of sandwiches, pastries, savouries and sweets, luxury leaf tea or espresso coffee.

Buffet High Tea $39.50 per person (last Saturday of every month)

Includes a glass of Kopiko Bay Cuvée, appetiser, a three tier selection of sandwiches, pastries, savouries and sweets, a beautiful and sumptuous display of finger sandwiches, scones, petite desserts, chocolate fountain and delectable canapés. Finish with luxury leaf tea or espresso coffee.

Enjoy a sumptuous, traditional High Tea

with a delightful modern touch.Created by Executive Chef

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Touted Auckland’s first dessert-only restaurant, Milse (pronounced mill-say) certainly created a sugar rush of diabetic proportions when it opened recently at The Pavilions in Britomart.

Curious to see what the hype was, I visited the hidden establishment one afternoon with some like-minded dessert fanatics.

Down a cut-out kaleidoscope-esque tunnel we each traipsed, like Alice to Wonderland, and along the way a myriad of colourful morsels tempted eyes and taste buds.

Of course, the tunnel was jam packed with people trying to decide on a sweet delight – we were all passengers queuing for the dessert train. Nothing was labelled, and the candy-coloured domes and bars looked poised in their glass enclosures.

Needless to say, we had a long wait ahead of us – just what we needed as the menu was enough to render the most decisive person helpless.

When we finally cosied up in a little cave at the end of the tunnel, we had decided on a mango and coconut gelato on a stick; a rhubarb, custard

and olive oil verrine (layered dessert in a glass); a bitter chocolate and chilli macaron; cherry, lemon curd, pistachio and white chocolate

gateaux (which strangely resembled the gelato on a stick); and a Valrhona chocolate, Armagnac and salted caramel gateaux.

Jaw-droppingly beautiful, and stunning on a plate, it was as if angels had descended from above bearing heavenly treasures.

And did they deliver? They looked and sounded magical enough, but

those looking for substantial or more traditional desserts fresh out of the oven – think baked cheesecakes, gooey puddings, custards and humble crumbles – may find something amiss.

Otherwise sensational, adventurous eaters and patisserie gourmands will be thrilled. For me, the mango and coconut gelato stole the show and melted with little persuasion, tasting of pure, golden summer on a stick.

Definitely a must-try and an eye-opening experience (tip: brush up on a glossary of French food!), I’ll be back for an encore – preferably in the evening for Milse’s a la carte menu.

Sweets for myAuckland’s dessert market is dense with mushrooming cup cakeries, frozen yoghurt parlours and much more. But there is still room for more sweetness. EastLife’s NATALIE BRITTAN ventured into the city to satisfy her roving sweet tooth.

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MECCA Stonehouse in Mission Bay isn’t just full of character and history or has unbeatable scenery. It also has a menu that is as healthy as it is delicious.

The only restaurant on the beach side of Tamaki Drive in Mission Bay, Mecca Stonehouse is owned by Dr Bashir Ahmed who creates the award winning, healthy menu.

Diners can choose between the res-

taurant found in the 1859 Anglican Mis-sion House, or the modern open deck café built in the grounds of Mission House. With a sail-like canopy and cosy basalt stone fireplace the café can be fully enclosed on cooler days.

A popular place to sit, enjoy a meal or coffee, and watch the activity on the Hau-raki Gulf, there is plenty of space for chil-dren to run around on the surrounding

grass, and a well-equipped playground with the beach adjacent.

The heritage and character of the main restaurant, combined with the unbeatable scenery and catering from 20 up to 500 people, makes it a popular venue for birthday or wedding celebra-tions, or for corporate functions.

Dr Ahmed is committed to good food, great atmosphere and excellent service.

“Our menu is based on the principle of good health and great taste. We offer our diners an extensive selection of locally sourced cuisine that not only tastes fan-tastic; it’s good for the heart!”

If you are in Mission Bay, be sure to visit the award-winning Mecca Stone-house Café and find out for yourself just why it is one of Auckland’s favourite din-ing spots.

44 Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay. Ph 578 1122 or 027 578 1117e: [email protected] www.meccastonehouse.comFully licenced. Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday 7am – late

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INGREDIENTS

• 4 x 150 grams King Salmon portions • 400 grams cauliflower florets • 1 gram Marlborough saffron threads • 300 ml milk • 200 ml cream • 30 ml olive oil/canola oil • Sea salt and black pepper to season • Juice from half a lemon

Sauce Vierge • 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves • 20 cherry tomatoes • 6 fresh basil leaves • 15 grams roasted and crushed

coriander seeds• Sea salt and black pepper to taste • Juice from half a lemon • 75 ml olive oil

METHOD:

Bring milk and cream to a boil in a pot slowly ensuring that the cream does not burn, add cauliflower and saffron.

Cook till cauliflower is soft, drain and puree in a food processor, adding drained liquid as necessary to form a thick puree. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste and keep hot.

For sauce vierge warm the olive oil and combine with rest of the sauce ingredients. Hold at room temperature. Heat a pan, add olive oil and sear the salmon portions skin side first, add salt and pepper to taste. Finish cooking the salmon portions in the oven for 4 minutes.

To serve, spoon cauliflower puree in the centre of a plate, place salmon on top and spoon sauce vierge on top of the salmon, serve hot.

Serves four

CHEf’S NOTE: When searing salmon, place skin side first, press and hold

from top with a spoon for a minute to get a crispy skin. The pan should not be very hot.

Marlborough saffron from the South Island has a distinct, subtle fragrance and taste which is different from other saffrons in the world, but you can use any saffron for this dish.

KINg SALMON WITH MARLBOROugH SAFFRON-INFuSED CAuLIFLOWER PuREE & SAuCE VIERgE

AJAy ZALTE – executive chef, Novotel Auckland International Airport. Ajay is a Pakuranga resident and has worked in leading hotels and first class restaurants worldwide.

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Join us for three fantastic Thai cooking events – a fabulous Thai cooking

demonstration and sumptuous buffet dinner plus two hands-on Thai cooking workshops.

The only Thai restaurant in Auckland providing Thai cooking lessons

Annual Cooking Event 2013

Tues, June 18, 6.30-8pm – $68pp

Benjarong-style Pad ThaiHost Pat and Chef Dang will demonstrate how to prepare and cook our very famous Benjarong-style Pad Thai with Chicken

• Welcome Drink – Juice or Soft Drink• Entree – Mix Starter (Curry Puff,

Spring Roll and Golden Thread)

• Main – Pad Thai ChickenStir-fry SeafoodBurmese-style CurryRice

Sat, June 22, 11.45am-1.45pm – $95pp

– Meatballs in Golden Thread– Burmese-style Curry with

Shrimp-Egg NoodlesHands-on cooking workshop. Our skilled chefs will assist and guide you in making two different dishes

• Welcome Drink – Juice or Soft Drink• All ingredients provided

(Vegetarian ingredients also included)

Tues, June 25, 6.30-8pm – $68pp

Kata Benjarong (Sizzling Beef)

Host Pat and Chef Dang will demonstrate how to prepare and cook our very famous Kata Benjarong (Sizzling Beef)• Welcome Drink – Juice or Soft Drink• Entree – Mix Starter (Curry Puff,

Spring Roll and Golden Thread)

• Main – Kata Benjarong (Sizzling Beef)Chicken Panang CurryCrispy DuckSaladRice

Thai Cooking WorkshopThai Cooking Demonstration Thai Cooking Demonstration

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Naked Chef, TV personality, good-cooker and all-round nice guy, Jamie Oliver is widely recognised throughout the world; however, once readers have tried these recipes of his, he’ll forever be known, with the greatest respect, as ‘Pizza Dude’!

With Jamie’s own range of wood-fired ovens due to hit the shelves here in New Zealand in the coming months, it’ll soon be time to tuck in and shout: ‘Viva l ‘Italia!’

until then, loosen your belts as we’re in for a bellissimo ride through Italy, thanks to these great pizza toppings which can crown your own special home-made dough base, a commercial base if more convenient or see Jamie’s Italy for his personal dough recipe.

SpICy SalaMI, COuRGETTE, baSIl, TOMaTO aND MOzzaRElla

• 4 tablespoons tomato sauce (see recipe)

• 6 thin slices of firm courgette • 8 fresh basil leaves • 10 thin slices of spicy salami • 85g mozzarella

• olive oil • sea salt and freshly ground black

pepper

Smear tomato sauce evenly over the pizza base. Lay over courgettes and basil, then salami – you want this to go on last so it goes crispy. Place small pieces of mozzarella in between the gaps, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook until crisp and golden.

pOTaTOES, MOzzaRElla, ROSEMaRy, THyME aND TOMaTOES

• 6 tablespoons tomato sauce (see recipe)

• 4 cooked new potatoes • small handful of fresh rosemary

leaves • 1 teaspoon thyme tips • extra virgin olive oil • lemon juice • salt and freshly ground black

pepper • 85g mozzarella

Smear the tomato sauce evenly over the pizza base. Slice the potatoes into 0.5cm thick slices and toss in a bowl with the rosemary, thyme, a good

glug of olive oil, a small squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Scatter them over the pizza base and put small torn-up pieces of mozzarella into the gaps. Cook until crisp and golden.

fOR THE TOMaTO SauCE

• extra virgin olive oil • 1 clove of garlic, peeled and finely

sliced • a bunch of fresh basil, leaves picked • 1 x 400g tin of good-quality plum

tomatoes • sea salt and freshly ground black

pepper

To make tomato sauce, heat a saucepan, add a splash of oil and the sliced garlic and cook gently. When the garlic has turned light golden, add half the basil, the tomatoes and a few pinches of salt and pepper. Cook gently for about 20 minutes, mashing the tomatoes until smooth, then taste, season to taste.

Thanks again to Jamie for these recipes adapted from his book, Jamie’s Italy, 2005. The recipes above have been reproduced with the kind permission of Michael Joseph Publishing. Photography © David Loftus.

– A DOugH-LICIOuS TREAT FROM JAMIE OLIVERIn April, EastLife featured an interview with international celebrity chef Jamie Oliver who talked about good nutrition and the role played by home gardens. This month we share some of his pukka pizza ideas.

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Meals at home are about to take a ‘quacking’ good turn with the latest dish du jour on the market – duck.

The connoisseurs of this fine bird, Saveur Duck, have skilfully put together a duck kit range that enables home cooks to whip up a restaurant-worthy meal in a matter of minutes – no quack!

Sourced from picturesque Cambridge, these feathered friends are barn-raised and provided to top restaurants and retailers nationwide.

Taking cue from the duck masters of Chinese and French cuisine, Saveur Duck’s ready-to-assemble kits offer a choice of Peking duck salad, Peking duck wrap, or sophisticated confit duck leg.

Just heat up the pre-cooked duck legs, assemble the ingredients, and, voila, it’s a divine dinner for two (or entree for four)!

Whether it’s a meal to impress or to inspire, these kits are a handy addition to any household fridge.

Each kit comes packed with information and useful tips on how to make the delectable duck shine on the plate.

See www.saveurduck.com for duck recipes, cooking tips and ideas. The duck salad and wrap kits retail for $22.95 each and the confit leg kit retails for $19.95; available from Countdown in the city, selected New Worlds, Farro Fresh as well as stockists in Remuera and Newmarket.

Have a quack atduck!

DuCk FaT FaCTSDuck fat is most well known for being used to create the classic French Duck Confit dish and making the world’s best roast potatoes but it is so versatile that it can be used in many recipes such as pie crusts and pastries, wok frying or as a substitute for butter in everyday cooking.

DID YOU KNOW:

• Duck fat has a higher percentage of mono-unsaturated fat compared to saturated fat that helps lower levels of blood cholesterol.

• Duck fat actually contains a lower percentage of saturated fats than butter and some plant oils such as palm kernel and coconut.

• Duck fat has a high smoke point, which means it can withstand very hot temperatures without it smoking or adopting an off flavour. and unlike butter or olive oil, duck fat can be recycled.

Best of all is its taste and rich flavour, a well-known fact amongst some pastry chefs who use it in their croissants and tart dough.

WiN! SavEuR DuCk kiT Thanks to Saveur Duck, two readers have the chance to win a choice of a yummy Peking duck salad or wrap kit worth $22.95 each. To enter the draw visit www.eastlife.co.nz. Click on the competition link, complete the form and please state the kit you prefer. One entry per email address/person; entries close June 30, 2013.

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Meals at home are about to take a ‘quacking’ good turn with the latest dish du jour on the market – duck.

The connoisseurs of this fine bird, Saveur Duck, have skilfully put together a duck kit range that enables home cooks to whip up a restaurant-worthy meal in a matter of minutes – no quack!

Sourced from picturesque Cambridge, these feathered friends are barn-raised and provided to top restaurants and retailers nationwide.

Taking cue from the duck masters of Chinese and French cuisine, Saveur Duck’s ready-to-assemble kits offer a choice of Peking duck salad, Peking duck wrap, or sophisticated confit duck leg.

Just heat up the pre-cooked duck legs, assemble the ingredients, and, voila, it’s a divine dinner for two (or entree for four)!

Whether it’s a meal to impress or to inspire, these kits are a handy addition to any household fridge.

Each kit comes packed with information and useful tips on how to make the delectable duck shine on the plate.

See www.saveurduck.com for duck recipes, cooking tips and ideas. The duck salad and wrap kits retail for $22.95 each and the confit leg kit retails for $19.95; available from Countdown in the city, selected New Worlds, Farro Fresh as well as stockists in Remuera and Newmarket.

Have a quack atduck!

DuCK FAT FACTSDuck fat is most well known for being used to create the classic French Duck Confit dish and making the world’s best roast potatoes but it is so versatile that it can be used in many recipes such as pie crusts and pastries, wok frying or as a substitute for butter in everyday cooking.

DID yOu KNOW:

• Duck fat has a higher percentage of mono-unsaturated fat compared to saturated fat that helps lower levels of blood cholesterol.

• Duck fat actually contains a lower percentage of saturated fats than butter and some plant oils such as palm kernel and coconut.

• Duck fat has a high smoke point, which means it can withstand very hot temperatures without it smoking or adopting an off flavour. And unlike butter or olive oil, duck fat can be recycled.

Best of all is its taste and rich flavour, a well-known fact amongst some pastry chefs who use it in their croissants and tart dough.

WIN! SAVEuR DuCK KIT Thanks to Saveur Duck, two readers have the chance to win a choice of a yummy Peking duck salad or wrap kit worth $22.95 each. To enter the draw visit www.eastlife.co.nz. Click on the competition link, complete the form and please state the kit you prefer. One entry per email address/person; entries close June 30, 2013.

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Taste Try our latest fl avours of the month and experience a range of new products with a real taste difference. EastLife is always on the lookout for new products to tantalise the tastebuds of our readers.

HEalTHy, lOW CalORIE DOlE REal fRuIT bITES

Check out this sweet new pantry treat – Dole Real Fruit Bites, appealing, bite-sized dried fruit chunks, coated with yoghurt and sprinkled with toasted whole grain oats. Made with 100 per cent premium Dole fruit pieces, the range comes in three fl avours – apple, pineapple and mango. At just 80-90 calories per serving, Dole Real Fruit Bites are an ideal low-calorie, mid-morning or afternoon pick-me-up. Dole Real Fruit Bites bags contain 6 x 21g single-serve snack packs and are available in participating supermarkets nationwide. RRP $4.99.

Say, HI TO HEllO ROSIE

you could say life in the cake tin is looking, well, rosie! That’s because Loaf’s new Hello Rosie slice is a wholesome combination of crunchy nuts, sticky fruit and delicious chocolate made the old fashioned way. With a simple base of butter, condensed milk and chocolate plus a bit of orange zest and wheat fl our – it’s very yummy, just like mum used to make. Best of all, Loaf’s new Hello Rosie slices are already in-store at Nosh Food Markets and Farro Fresh and will soon be in New World supermarkets too.

SuCKIES CONVENIENCE appEalS

Parents are always on the lookout for good, all natural, on-the-go food …but alas, what is often good for the wee ones (and convenient for mum) doesn’t always taste good. until now that is… The Collective Suckies Pouches are mess-free suckable pouches full of fresh probiotic yoghurt and delicious fruit. These latest offerings are free of preservatives, artifi cial additives or added cane sugar. Available in fi ve tasty fl avours: Sassy Strawberry, Tropical, Heilala Vanilla, Nommy Banana and Blackcurrant and Apple. RRP $1.99 (100 grams)

aN aMazING STaRT TO THE Day

Hubbards has come to the fore with a new great tasting, nutritious museli range which includes eight exciting new blends, in four varying degrees of toastiness: • Natural: untoasted. A bit chewy, blended with loads of nuts and seeds. 5 Fruits & Honey, 5 grains & Hazelnut• Lightly Toasted: A stepping stone between toasted and natural – balanced, light crispiness. Apricot & Papaya, Pineapple & Coconut• Toasted: Crunchy, golden and mixed in with lots of good stuff like fruit and seeds. Pomegranate & Blueberry, Almond & Pecan, Feijoa & Apple• Double Toasted: Take toasted muesli and toast it again for crispy, caramel-y crunch. golden Syrup & CranberryRRP $6.49 for a 580g box, available in supermarkets nationwide.

GIVE yOuR THROaT a bREaK aND TaSTEbuDS a TREaT

give your throat a break this cold and fl u season with new Vicks VapoNaturals™ – a deliciously tasty way to help dry, itchy throats! New Vicks VapoNaturals™ is a range of naturally-fl avoured throat drops that bring together both taste and effectiveness in one yummy drop to coat dry, itchy throats. Offering three delicious fl avours – cherry menthol, lemon menthol and honey – these new lozenges are the result of teamwork between renowned patissier Adriano Zumbo (famous for his divine treats and unique fl avour combinations) and Vicks. Vicks VapoNaturals™ are available in resealable packs in medicine aisles from most leading supermarkets nationwide. RRP $3.99.

MEXICO THE INSpIRaTION!

Arriba, arriba – winter will be jumping with this new spicy, Mexican Tomato and Bean Soup from Artisano. The

limited edition, zesty vegetarian soup is 99% fat-free, gluten-free and has no

added preservatives. A convenient, ready to serve soup, it will feed two people. Divine

on its own or as a heartier dish, simply heat and serve Artisano Mexican Tomato and Bean Soup with chopped avocado, sour cream and corn chips plus a squeeze of lime juice. Available at most leading supermarkets and specialty food stores nationwide RRP $4.99 (600 grams, serves two).


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Amazing Interiors’ Showroom is the one stop shop for all things beautiful, practical and unique. We also have a curtains and blinds selection, with a range of fabrics to choose from. Our experienced interior designers can assist you with decluttering, home enhancement and home staging for those wishing to sell.

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By supporting an industry that destroys nothing and uses the ‘unwanted’ to produce world-standard furniture, Pacific Green has met the criteria for being environmentally responsible.

As such, the company produces a unique and exciting range of furniture that stands out for its design, comfort and exceptional strength and durability.

Each piece of furniture is handcrafted by indigenous artisans involving a great deal of skill and labour.

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Internationally acclaimed artist Blake Twigden, also of Whitford Bird Park fame, is winging his way south – forever.

For the past 25 years Blake has developed, tended and groomed his five-acre rural sanctuary encompassing a one-acre bird park enveloped by native bush, as if it were his most precious painting.

But at 70, Blake is seeking new challenges in life, a visit to Nelson two years ago sparking a desire for change. “I just fell in love with Nelson and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since,” he says.

Then, earlier this year Blake spotted the perfect property down south – a gracious, two-storey character home on a quarter-acre section studded with trees and wandering paths. He knew he had found inspiration for life’s next brush stroke.

On purchasing the property two months ago, Blake set about readying his own for sale. Crunch time for tenders is June 4, just as this month’s EastLife hits the streets so, I called on Blake to see just what it was he was leaving behind. A lot, it seems.

The last time I sat in Blake’s kitchen was more than seven years ago when

Whitford is losing one of its most famous citizens. Blake Twigden has decided to sell his lovely home and adjoining bird park and the latter, though not as illustrious as his paintings, nevertheless is a work of avian art which may now be lost to Auckland. HELEN PERRY revisited the artist seven years after first meeting him.

Leaving theI fell in love with Nelson and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since.” – Blake Twigden

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he prepared and cooked us a divine lunch of crepes, scones and guava conserve. Hard work, a healthy diet and metabolism (of benefit to some and a drawback for others, as in moi) has kept his figure trim despite whipping up glorious meals for visitors.

This time it was butter sautéed fennel, fresh peppered tomatoes and drizzled stuffed mushrooms complemented by a glass of fruity Gewurztraminer – who would have thought we were there to talk décor and design?

Not when it was all too easy to discuss a myriad of topics that might start a world war in some homes but between friends just generated a feeling of intense pleasure and an appreciation that there are still people in this world with a balanced view on life – like us two. Just kidding.

More to the point, breaking bread with companions has traditionally been a way of relaxing and making others feel comfortable and the Twigden home is definitely a place where one can feel extremely comfortable.

The informal country-style kitchen/dining room with beautifully crafted Kauri cabinetry exudes homeliness of the kind that makes a house a home.

Not a home of pristine designer codes or lashings of minimalistic white, the interior is light, warm and spacious – an agreeable meld of traditional and contemporary.

A generously proportioned lounge with windows/French doors on either side, plus fireplace, easily accommodates big sofas, and an eclectic array of furniture, even a baby Grand.

There are three double bedrooms including the stately master bedroom with dressing room and absolutely massive adjoining bathroom – almost as big as an inner city studio!

With ample off-street parking the original garage has long been converted to a light-filled studio or second living. There, a tropical twist makes for a room where work or play are equally at home.

With its north-eastern outlook in one direction – sheltered courtyard, paddocks, sea views and the distant blue of Waiheke and Coromandel – plus lush flora at every other corner, there is a real sense of privacy and calm. Near the front door, a fern-shrouded waterway is home to countless frogs, while sheep keep the grass down in nearby paddocks.

And, of course, over the fence is Blake’s magical bird park, testimony to his ardent love of nature. But he adds that prospective buyers daunted by such a commitment should be reassured that there are homes waiting for the birds all over New Zealand if need be – “the park doesn’t have to be a drawback.”

Birds or no birds, whoever purchases this well-loved home, with its thousands of native plants, just a

minute or two from Whitford Village, will surely be well pleased. They are gaining a unique heritage property.

Yet, after 25 years, one cannot conceive that this carefully nurtured paradise will no longer be Blake’s home.

sadly, this charming man, with an insatiable love for preserving the environment, and whose paintings grace some of the world’s most prestigious homes and galleries, is determined to fly south, where undoubtedly he will find the perfect roost.


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Driving through the countryside surrounding Adelaide, the houses are a revelation, in particular, materials used and the way in which Australian design has taken the climate, especially the fierce sun, into account.

In fact, the abundance of stone houses, many dating back to the 1800s, as well as those being duplicated today, at least in part, is impressive.

With rock and stone having been readily available in Australia, basalt, dolomite, limestone, sandstone and bluestone are all prominent but in many cases it is difficult to tell the old from the new, so well preserved are the older buildings with their English, Irish and German influences.

And while many newer homes feature a stone or rock façade, with brick to the sides and rear, it is the conservation of historic stone homes (many being Federation bungalow and villa style), particularly in the Barossa Valley that is so impressive.

The new Character Preservation (Barossa Valley) Act of 2012, recognises, protects and seeks to enhance the special character of the district and this includes its

houses and commercial buildings. The Act also aims to ensure future development doesn’t detract from the special character of the district and that heritage attributes continue to be preserved.

When travelling through the region’s townships it is fascinating to see large numbers of houses and other

buildings, being actively restored. In Tanunda, one of the area’s oldest and prettiest towns, it seems as if every second house has been given a thorough makeover.

And if the stonework is fascinating so too is the roofing. Like here, tiles are used extensively but tin (or long run, as many know it) is still hugely popular.

Furthermore, many of the gorgeous

stone villas and bungalows featuring gables and hip roofs, bull-nosed verandahs (as well as thick walls and bay windows), have clearly been designed to keep out the harsh Australian sun.

Interestingly, many of these tin roofs are painted red, often complementing red tinges in the rock or the commonly used red bricks.

Many years ago, on a visit to

New Zealand, Queen Elizabeth 11 commented on the cheerfulness of the red tin roofs seen from the air. While these have largely disappeared from new housing here, they are still a feature of both new and old south Australian homes.

What’s more the emphasis on rock and stone remains strong with the use of real stone and ‘cultured’ stone – man-made rock and veneers that maintain a look of the past – common.

But it is the preservation of houses from an earlier era that is to be applauded as is the pride taken in maintaining these lovely buildings. New Zealand could learn much from south Australia’s emphasis on conservation and restoration of its architectural history.

Australia may be New Zealand’s largest close neighbour with the two countries rubbing along together nicely but as HELEN PERRY discovered, housing styles this side of the Tasman and that, reflect different architectural directions.

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With the focus on environmental sustainability, the Green Living show which will take place at the AsB showgrounds, Greenlane, June 29-30 offers visitors the chance to attend seminars, holistic health workshops and innovative demonstrations at no extra charge.

Founder and organiser of The Green Living Network, Tina Raines, says thousands of enthusiastic consumers and businesses are expected at the event which is in its third year.

“This year’s theme, Innovation for sustainability, is expected to bring together leaders in the organic natural, healthy lifestyle, ecobuild, and clean technology sectors.”

show visitors will also be able to learn more about sustainable renovations

and new builds, thanks to the show’s Expert Advice Centre.

In addition, vegan and vegetarian food will be on offer with visitors invited to sample a variety of fare, including gluten-free options at the Organic Natural Café.

Green means ‘Go!’ and the Green Living show is definitely set to go in Auckland this month, attracting thousands of ‘greenies’ from far and wide.

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It didn’t take long for a sensational summer to disappear under a cloud of thunderstorms, lightning and torrential rain making many people regret leaving outdoor living areas without cover.

But thanks to Fresco shades, extending the home and creating a sheltered patio or courtyard for year-round relaxing and entertaining, even in cooler weather, is entirely possible.

An outdoor “room” from Fresco shades adds value to the home and ensures plenty of extra space when family and friends gather together.

Fresco canopies help protect outdoor furniture in winter and summer and when the cold bites, the family spa pool or barbecue can be sheltered from rain or wind. Of course, in summer, a Fresco shade will also provide refuge from the sun’s harsh glare and uV rays,

Best of all, fully adjustable, clear Glidetrak curtains can adapt to any weather. Leave them up when the weather is bright and warm or pull them down to create a fully enclosed, outdoor room when days and nights are cold or wet.

Go from being outside to inside in seconds and still maintain a view of the outdoors. Glidetrak curtains are easy to use, secure and even come in a mesh shade for extra glare reduction.

Boasting sturdy construction of powder-coated steel, a tough architectural-strength PVC roof, and strong side screens which can roll up and down as weather dictates, a Fresco outdoor room is practical and stylish.

Because of their versatility Fresco canopies can provide for many different functions around the home – dining, lounging, barbecuing or even as an outdoor gym.

They have also been used to cover swimming pools and to create carports, boat shelters and covered walkways – no more getting wet when running from the car to the front door!

Every shade or canopy is custom-made for client requirements, ensuring the ideal shape, size and colour. With an arch spanning up to nine metres in width, these canopies can be any length. As a result they are great for residential or commercial situations as well as schoolyards and early childhood centres.

The French-made PVC roof offers 99 percent protection from uV rays and allows light to filter through. The fabric carries a five-

year warranty but is expected to last approximately 15+ years, when it can easily be replaced.

Whichever way the canopies are used, Fresco clients have one thing in common – they are delighted with the difference they make to their living.

“Customers tell us it’s the best investment they have made in their home, and they wouldn’t be without one,” says director Richard Cummins. “Investing in a Fresco canopy means it’s possible to use outdoor areas year-round.”

To join the hundreds of Fresco customers who already enjoy comfortable outdoor living any time of the year, contact a friendly, knowledgeable team member who will visit your home or business to provide an obligation-free quote.

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Rousing kids’ interest in nature, gardening and the natural sciences can help spark their natural curiosity and provide hobbies they carry for a lifetime. The key to fostering that interest is to make the garden an exciting place and to encourage their involvement.

Watching their plants grow and seeing their little garden patch become a haven for graceful butterflies will almost guarantee that youngsters love spending time outside.

The following planting tips are designed to attract butterflies to the garden, which in turn, will attract kids away from TV and into the outdoors.

Host plants to attract caterpillars

First, ensure there are a sufficient number of host plants to support caterpillar activity. Choosing the right plants is not only necessary for the success of a butterfly garden, but is a great opportunity to teach youngsters about metamorphosis and the butterfly life cycle.

Because caterpillars are small and unable to travel far to find food, it’s a good idea to locate host plants near nectar-rich flowers that attract female butterflies. Keep in mind that caterpillars will eat the leaves of these plants.

While leaves that have been visibly affected by caterpillars aren’t the most aesthetically pleasing sight, those holes are proof that caterpillars are thriving. Looking for signs of caterpillar activity can also be an exciting process for youngsters.

Alfalfa, clover, sunflowers, milkweed (or swan plants), hollyhock and nettle are all attractive to caterpillars, as are herbs, including dill and parsley. The leafy tops of carrots are a particular favourite of the black swallowtail.

nectar plants for adult butterflies

Because adult butterflies feed on nectar of flowering plants, an ample supply of these is important. Butterflies are most active in mid to late summer, so plants that flower at this time are best suited to supporting them.

Plants such as butterfly bush and butterfly weed are named because of their appeal to butterflies. Zinnia, bergamot, bloodflower, daylily, black-eyed Susan, purple coneflower, heliotrope, tansy, garlic chives and blue cardinal flowers are also attractive to butterflies.

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While some plants are almost universally supportive of butterflies,

the most effective way to create a garden that will be filled with these showy creatures is to first learn about the types of butterfly to your area. Native flowering plants are generally the best choices, as the relationship between local plants and local butterflies is inherently symbiotic.

creating a suitable Habitat for butterflies

Helping your children to select and grow plants that will support caterpillars is important, but so too is creating a habitat suitable for butterflies. Insecticides will kill caterpillars feeding on affected leaves, so it’s best to avoid insecticides in a little one’s butterfly garden. Butterflies also need flat rocks for resting, orientation and

warming, and some coarse, wet sand to fill in puddles.

Keep in mind that plants will need tending, a job that might be a bit too difficult for young children to manage on their own. To increase the odds of heavy butterfly population and allow greater observation of the butterfly life cycle, consider raising butterflies specifically for release in the garden after they’ve emerged from their cocoons. Butterfly kits are commercially available.

With a bit of effort and attention, children and adults can support thriving butterfly life in the garden.

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Wood fired ovens have been around almost from the dawn of civilisation – well, certainly from the Roman era and even today, it is Italy with which these efficient ‘cookers’ are associated.

A number of well preserved, wood fired ovens have, in recent years, been unearthed in Pompeii, many thought to date back some 3000 years. Those excavated show a high level of engineering and craftmanship.

Although other European countries also employed wood fired ovens, the Romans perfected the art of construction and those unearthed in Pompeii were found to be in remarkable condition, so good that with a few minor renovations, they could have been used for cooking again. Their excellent preservation was apparently due to the force of the volcanic eruption.

Made from an assortment of bricks and ceramic materials which were well-shaped, insulated and vented, it appears that the larger, oversized ovens found were most likely built and owned by wealthy land owners who probably ‘rented’ them out to the local villagers.

Even with the advent of electricity and gas, many Italians have continued to use wood fired ovens and many a Tuscan farmhouse has, or has had, an original pizza oven, some of which are still being used today. What’s more, many modern designs differ only

marginally from the original Roman round, domed oven chamber and front vent design which were mostly masonry – brick or stone.

There are two types of wood fired ovens, ‘black’ ovens and ‘white’ ovens. The favoured ‘black’ ovens are heated by burning wood in a chamber and the food is cooked in that same chamber alongside the fire while it is still going, or cooked in the heated chamber after the fire and coals have been swept out.

‘White’ ovens are heated by heat transfer from a separate combustion chamber and flue-gas path, so the oven remains ‘white’, or clean from ash. While the traditional wood fired oven is a masonry unit, they can also be built out of adobe, cob, or even

cast iron.

Although the prefabricated refractory pizza oven was created in Italy around the turn of the century, it really took off in the 1970s, with a renaissance of brick oven cooking.

The next development in pizza oven design appeared in the 1990s, with the creation of modern refractory and high tech insulating materials. These reduced oven heat-up time from 2-3 hours to about 45 minutes and also featured excellent heat holding characteristics.

The final step came with the mainstream use of modern ceramic insulation, which made pizza oven installation faster, easier and less

expensive than ever.

But, now, many homeowners are buying or building their own traditional wood fired pizza ovens using kitset or pre-assembled models. some remain simple and in the style of the original ovens, other styles are more elaborate, adding to the ambience of landscaped courtyards whilst still providing a versatile cooking station.

With their love of the outdoors, Kiwis are also embracing the rustic flavours of wood fired cooking and love to go Italiano-style when it comes to pizza.

As a result, wood fired ovens are catching on especially with celebrity chefs, such as Jamie Oliver, promoting their use.

The latest trend to fire up homeowners is the wood fired pizza oven. Hot for landscaping and outdoor cooking, they come in a variety of rustic styles – indoor models too – however the idea is anything but new. In fact, it is positively medieval.

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For the past couple of months I have reported new record highs for the local median house price. Again, this month, from The REINZ statistics, we have a new record high of $691,000 (Eastern beaches -April) – up from the record of $675,000 for March, which was up from the record $668,000 for February and $636,000 in January.

The number of sales for April (Eastern Beaches) was 217 – down from 258 in March but better than the 203 from February.

This led me to research just how affordable housing is for the average person today. I like to keep things simple and after a lot of googling I found a very interesting calculator on the reserve bank website which served this purpose.

Just as a measure I went back 30 years to the first quarter of 1983 and used $1 as a value. Thirty years on and that $1 equals $3.16 on the CPI, $3.60 for wages (great, an improvement), $3.11 for food (also an improvement), $2.39 for transport, $1.98 for clothing (thanks

China) but for housing $7.38. Quite a shock and a clear demonstration of how much harder it is for first home buyers to enter the market.

More and more, we are finding that first home buyers need the assistance of parents, either with raising a deposit or as guarantors for mortgages, to help them onto the property ladder.

Locally, competition for properties still remains strong with sales by auction still being prevalent.

I have also heard from a couple of the local property rental managers that the numbers of properties available for rent has increased over the past month.

If this trend were to continue, the flow on effect is typically that the investor buyer will be less likely to want to add to his or her portfolio allowing owner occupiers and first home buyers a better chance of securing their dream home.

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The Japanese culture is a fine example of this. The humiliation of failure through bad decisions has meant they have adopted a meticulous culture that ensures planning is a big part of their lives.

I know us Kiwi folk all aspire to own, first a car, then our own home. And though it’s not easy at times, the end results can be priceless.

Recent years have seen an unprecedented rise in Kiwis investing in stocks, property and financial institutions. As we know, this has also seen a lot of heartache with world markets crippling our little piece of paradise that we call New Zealand.

sometimes the most arduous amount of planning can still come unstuck. Have a backup and a backup to backup your backup and don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

In our business we have adopted the “failing to plan is planning to fail” motto and encourage clients to invest time into planning their renovation projects. The more homework done, the easier and safer it will be to protect your investment. Identify what you want to achieve. Write down your ideas. use technology to research. set a benchmark and make a timeline.

Investment in planning will yield results. In our business, detailed plans mean we can be accurate with our quoting, which in effect gives you a true indication of end cost. Let’s face it, no one wants the unpleasant shock of receiving an invoice way above their expectations.

Remember however, planning is necessary for success, but is only one of the ingredients required.

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Eastlife had been invited to last month’s Paceman launch at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park. Not wanting to turn up looking like a complete plonker I visited the World Wide Web to learn more about this seventh addition to the local Mini range.

Hmmmm. It looks a bit like a Mini Hatch, has three doors and appears to be about the same size. So what’s the point? No doubt BMW NZ, the local Mini importer and distributor, would make it all abundantly clear at launch.

At a wet and windy Hampton Downs I learned that the Paceman is based on the Countryman (the bigger all-wheel drive four-door Mini launched in 2011)

platform, but with two less doors, four individual seats, a radically raked roofl ine, lower ride height and sports suspension.

We also discovered that Enzed would only get a front-drive Cooper S variant (no all-wheel drive, which was a pity as it was hosing down outside) with a 135kW/240Nm 1.6-litre twin scroll turbocharged engine. That 240Nm torque fi gure increases to 260Nm on overboost.

The Paceman is targeting blokes (historically Mini appeals more to the fairer sex) who want a Mini that’s bigger than your garden variety three-door Hatch, don’t want a SUV, and like a bit of excitement in their lives.

It all made perfect sense, except perhaps for the lack of all-wheel drive, but Mini’s marketing gurus assured us they are evaluating it.

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With all the technical stuff out of the way it was time to brave the storm and do what we were all there for: hot laps around a race track.

But first, we got to play on the motor sport park’s super slick skid pan in an all-wheel drive Countryman and a two-wheel drive Cooper S roadster.

Why? For a bit of fun, and also to experience two- and four-wheel drive (ALL4 in Mini speak) in the worst conditions possible. Surprisingly,

the difference in grip between the two wasn’t anywhere as vast as I’d expected.

Finally, it was time to let loose in the Paceman (and a Cooper S Coupe) around the circuit. ‘Let loose’ probably isn’t the right choice of words as we were coached by driving instructors, and passing the lead Mini Coupe would be frowned upon. But we were encouraged to pick the best lines and apexes (marked with cones), and go as quickly and as

safely as the conditions allowed.

The heavy rain worked in Mini’s favour. A saturated track kept terminal speeds down, and if you got a corner horrifically wrong the car’s driving aids (traction and stability control etcetera) came into play sooner rather than later.

Drive cleanly and smoothly and you were rewarded with enjoyably quick lap times. One hot lap was all it took to highlight how poised, predictable

and willing the Paceman is. The big three-door hasn’t lost any of its siblings’ kart-like handling, and the steering is a delight.

Four laps later my confusion was replaced by a speed-induced clarity; the roomy and quick Paceman does indeed have its own niche within the Mini niche, but it wasn’t until I pulled off the track and parked next to a Mini Coupe that I really appreciated the size difference.

You really need that kind of comparison to get a handle on how much bigger the Paceman is, and why the badge plastered across the bootlid should read SPACEMAN – albeit with a silent S. It has Mini’s performance and fun attributes, all bundled up in a practical user-friendly sized package.

Cooper S Paceman went on sale mid May, at $53,500.

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