Style: August 02, 2019

August 2019 

Home & DESIGN ISSUE 

Designer 

Brought 

to you by 

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& Dior 

Décor 

August 2019 

home 

reveal 

A year-long 

renovation 

in Dunedin 

LEADING 

DESIGN 

From Robotic 

Hands To 

Dog Bowls 

Style 

fashion 

collab 

Homewares meets 

must-wears 

Vietnamese 

Adventures 

The flavours 

& the feels

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OF STRAWBERRIES 

Over the past year, by using 

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REGULARS 

10 INSIDE WORD 

14 SAVE THE DATE 

109 SEE BE SEEN 

114 WIN 

HOME & DESIGN 

17 REPORT 

Fashion Giants In The 

Home Sphere 

25 DESIGN FEATURE 

When Creative Minds 

Combine 

33 LIVING FEATURE 

An Eye-Opening 

Renovation 

46 ART NEWS 

A New Cinema, A Gift 

& An Auction 

48 LANDSCAPING 

50 LUXE LIVING 

83 SPECIAL FEATURE 

How To Live Like Cher 

FOOD 

96 SPECIAL FEATURE 

Vietnamese Delicacies 

98 FOOD TRENDS 

Winter Highs 

101 WINE NOTES 

104 FOOD FINDS 

Delicious Discoveries 

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INSIDE WORD 

Kicking off the NZIFF programme in Christchurch is 

French romantic comedy La Belle Époque. 

Rebecca Smallbridge’s Biophilia, one of 30 works 

in the Reverie exhibition at the BNZ Centre. 

EXPERIENCE 

Cinephiles should nab a five-trip pass 

to winter enlivenment enjoying this 

month’s New Zealand International 

Film Festival – showing in Christchurch, 

(8-25 August) Timaru (15-25 August) 

and Dunedin (1-18 August). From 

crowd pleasers (Photograph from The 

Lunchbox director Ritesh Batra and The 

Biggest Little Farm) to quirky (Deerskin, 

a French homage to a fringed deerskin 

jacket); local heroes (Helen Kelly – 

Together), China noir in neon (Wild 

Goose Lake) and thrillers (Kiwi festival 

champion Ant Timpson’s directorial 

debut Come to Daddy, starring Elijah 

Wood. and The Nightingale follow-up 

to Australia’s The Babadook). Expect 

cinematic triumphs (Apocalypse Now: 

Final Cut) and docos on Leonard 

Cohen, Aretha Franklin, Halston and 

Yves Saint Laurent. Yes, there’s a fab 

flick on the bill for all. 

Alpine Wine Tours is adding the 

cherry on top to evening fun in 

Queenstown by embracing the return 

to fashion of the ‘progressive dinner’. 

Hop in the Mercedes Sprinter for a 

‘safari supper’ around the sights of 

Gibbston Valley, Shotover River and 

Arrowtown whilst savouring some of 

the best food, wines and craft beers 

the region can offer. You’ll be back in 

town with a sober driver before the 

bars shut! 

Christchurch’s inner city laneways will 

be injected with an invigorating dose of 

arty fun and colour during the Winter 

Wander (3-11 August). Flex your 

creative muscles joining a Lunchtime 

Sketch Club taught by artists working 

in the windows of Ballantynes, Scorpio 

Books and The Crossing Airbridge. 

Free art supplies and easels provided 

from 11.30am-1.30pm. Explore the 

Guthrey Centre and The Terrace paths 

to temporary installations and a pop-up 

exhibition at the BNZ Centre. 

Struggling to 

find a 

Shopping is easy at the 

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INSIDE WORD 

Grizzly Baked 

Goods 

Boba Bear 

TREAT 

We don’t know about you, but we’re constantly on 

the lookout for Hong Kong waffles. Christchurch is 

well into this trend and the newest place for this 

delightful dessert is Boba Bear. If you’re catching a 

flick at Ent X, stop in for a drink (they have bubble 

tea and espresso-based drinks) or this delicious 

dessert, or check out its new site at Westfield 

Riccarton. Made fresh, their bubbly Hong Kong 

waffles are served warm with a scoop of ice cream 

and your choice of toppings. Try the sprinkles with 

chocolate sauce poured over vanilla ice cream and 

thank us later. 

Grizzly Baked Goods (33 Buchan Street, Sydenham) 

is known for its sinful doughnuts and morning buns, 

but they’ve now released a Christmas morning bun 

that pairs perfectly with coffee on a cold morning. 

They’re so good we could easily eat two in one 

sitting – or settle for a doughnut six-pack... to share. 

Fennel and Fig is a little green food truck and catering 

company in Selwyn. On the Christchurch food circuit, 

if you happen to spot it, make sure to try the pulled 

pork, spiced lamb shoulder or polenta-crusted tofu – 

all delicious options. 

Image: Vanessa Ortynsky 

Boba Bear 

HOME RUNS 

Congrats to Christchurch’s Davinia Sutton who must 

have felt like ‘queen of the world’ ascending the 

podium more times than James Cameron at the 1998 

Oscars, during the National Kitchen and Bathroom 

Association Excellence in Design awards. Detail by 

Davinia Sutton scored 12 out of 40 awards, including 

the gong for Designer of the Year. 

We can all look forward to more designer choices for 

every room in our homes with the news Pottery Barn, 

Pottery Barn Kids and West Elm are the next batch 

of big international brands heading Christchurch’s way. 

Thanks to a New Zealand exclusive partnership with 

Ballantynes, the three concept stores will open within 

two new floors of homewares in October this year. 

Our menswear scene is shaping up nicely too. Hugo 

Boss and Sergios have added some handsome 

cachet to the river end of Cashel Street Mall. And, 

synonymous with quality men’s attire for decades, 

Columbus & Ware is about to rebrand as Rembrandt 

at its Merivale Mall location. 

Image: Vanessa Ortynsky Image: Vanessa Ortynsky

14 STYLE | events 

SAVE THE DATE 

AUGUST 2019 | EMAIL YOUR EVENTS TO editor@style.kiwi 

2 AUGUST 

DRAX PROJECT 

Christchurch Town Hall 

24 AUGUST 

A DORIS DAY SPECIAL 

The Piano: Centre for Music and 

the Arts, Christchurch 

1 SEPTEMBER 

DUNEDIN MARATHON 

Dunedin 

MUSIC 

8 

Louis Baker – Open Album Tour 

Celebrating the launch of his debut album, 

the soulful singer, with full band, stops in 

Christchurch as part of his nationwide tour. 

Blue Smoke, Christchurch 

22 

The Morton Trio 

The Melbourne-based Kiwi professionals 

return to Christchurch to perform the 

classics with a horn, violin and piano. 

The Piano: Centre for Music and the 

Arts, Christchurch 

31 

Symphonic Spectacular – Dunedin 

Symphony Orchestra 

Performing for the first time in 

Queenstown with music from a host of 

composers including Mozart and Schubert. 

Wakatipu High School, Queenstown 

1 September 

The Ultimate Queen Celebration 

Hear Marc Martel, one of the voices of 

Freddie Mercury in the smash hit biopic 

Bohemian Rhapsody. He’s also performed 

with Roger Taylor and Brian May. 

Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch 

FESTIVALS 

4 

Open Christchurch: Christ’s College 

Memorial Dining Hall 

This sensational heritage building opens its 

doors for the public to enjoy the work of 

designer Cecil Woods. 

Christ’s College, Christchurch 

19 

Women of Influence – Speaker Series 

Motivating speeches from the likes of 

radio presenter Brodie Kane, Olympian 

Anna Willcox and adventurer Jo Morgan. 

Christchurch Town Hall 

23 

Whisky Tasting with Whisky Galore 

Indulge in an evening of enjoyment 

and education with five varying malt 

whiskies to sample with perfectly 

paired nibbles. You’ll leave somewhat 

of an expert. 

Christchurch Adventure Park 

30 August – 8 September 

Winter Pride Queenstown 2019 

Celebrating love, community, visibility and 

inclusion, this festival encourages locals 

and visitors alike to come together and 

celebrate diversity. 

Queenstown 

SPORT 

2 

One Day Ahead 

A documentary film following the journey 

of eight New Zealand amateur cyclists 

who attempted to complete the 2018 

Tour de France a day ahead of the 

professionals. 

St Margaret’s College, Christchurch 

3, 7 & 10 

Grand National Festival of Racing 

Experience winter racing with incredible 

fashion, wonderful food and the very best 

racing that the country has to offer. 

Riccarton Racecourse, Christchurch 

10 

Monteith’s Clyde to Alexandra 10km 

Road Race 

Enjoy the Central Otago scenery on a 

pure road race that starts on the Clyde 

Dam and concludes near Alexandra. 

Alexandra, Otago 

PERFORMING ARTS 

1 – 25 

New Zealand International Film Festival 

Celebrating the finest films and screens 

across New Zealand, this cultural winter 

highlight will delight all film buffs. 

1-18: Rialto Cinemas & Regent Dunedin 

8-25: Isaac Theatre Royal & Lumiere 

Cinemas, Christchurch 

3 – 24 

The Father 

Smashing our misconceptions of time, 

memory and dementia in this profoundly 

moving and darkly comic masterpiece that 

stars Mark Hadlow and Luanne Gordon. 

The Court Theatre, Christchurch 

17 & 18 

Disney On Ice Celebrates Mickey and 

Friends 

Commemorating 90 magical years of 

Mickey Mouse, join Donald Duck, Goofy 

and the rest of the gang in this wonderful 

musical on ice. 

Horncastle Arena, Christchurch 

17 August – 7 September 

The Arsonists 

Enjoy the story of arsonists M and H, who 

don’t usually get things wrong, until now. 

The Court Theatre, Christchurch

The gift of 

Wise 

Guidance 

Lately I’ve found myself writing a lot 

about people rather than our real 

estate market. But given this is a 

people-focused industry, I’m going to 

continue the theme this month and 

look at what it means to be a mentor 

– and the art of mentoring. Part of the 

rationale for this is the recent parting 

of an incredible mentor, one of two 

mentors that my husband and I have 

had at our side for our entire careers. 

Their guidance and care over the 

decades has been enormous. 

When I entered this occupation I’d never 

even heard of the word ‘mentor’ and yet 

now, 25 years later, it’s considered a vital 

component for success and industry 

longevity. It is something that I subscribe to 

and now also find myself in the role of being. 

The word ‘mentor’ is defined as an 

experienced and trusted advisor, someone 

who guides and trains, and the recipient of 

this support is known as a ‘mentee’. Simply 

put, it could be described as helping out, but 

there’s nothing simple about being a mentor 

or mentoring. 

Mentors can, and often do, share 

information and insights about their own 

career choices, providing wise counsel, 

emotional support and motivation, and 

acting as a vital role model. It’s not an easy 

path, especially the practice of being a role 

model, because you can’t rest on the adage 

of ‘do what I say, not what I do’. The bar for a 

mentor is higher than that. 

The mentoring I’ve been given has included 

having opportunities identified that I was 

either too busy or short-sighted to see, 

being assisted with solutions that my limited 

expertise at the time didn’t grasp, and being 

chastised from time to time (sometimes 

more severely than others!!!). I learnt lessons 

that were for life and I tried not to duplicate 

mistakes. They have been honest and open 

relationships lasting many, many years. 

Now I find myself in the role of a mentor and 

the bar has been set at a very high level given 

the experiences I’ve had. Some of the tasks 

I’m involved with are totally industry-driven, 

others of a more personal nature, and a good 

mentor can manage both without leaving 

you feeling lost or belittled. 

I’m finding more and more people are looking 

for wise guidance, as it seems wisdom is 

in short supply, replaced instead with trite, 

prescriptive advice that relies on ‘greeting card’ 

sentiments and clichéd phrases. 

The four pillars of mentoring are these: 

trust over theories; wisdom (that 

beautiful word again); time (your mentor 

shouldn’t be looking at their watch whilst 

you talk with them); and, here’s the 

biggie, no agenda. 

So, if you are searching for the right person 

who is deeply in your corner and committed 

to your professional and personal wellbeing, 

look for these qualities. You never know, it 

might be the mentor that actually finds you. 

If you’re having trouble finding someone who 

encompasses this, email me and I’ll do my 

best to point you in the right direction. 

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STYLE | report 17 

FASHION IS 

A HOME BRAND 

While you wouldn’t want to assume that those who can design a perfectly 

fitted garment could fit out a living room with ease, there are many that can. 

Turns out, in case you weren’t watching, some of the biggest names in fashion, 

dabble, very well, in the world of home design. 

Words Kate Preece 

ABOVE: OBI rug by Armani/Casa.

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Umbrella stand – Ceci n’est pas un vase (This is 

Not a Vase), Dior Maison x Dimore Studio. 

Even some of the biggest names in 

fashion are not replete with apparel 

alone. Neither are some small designers, 

to be fair. And I suppose it makes sense 

when you imagine what sort of brains are 

at work behind those catwalk looks that stir 

up murmurs of complimentary architectural 

lines, perfectly mismatched materials and 

colour combinations worthy of much more 

than one statement alone. So, we went 

looking for a few of our own matching sets, 

discovering the 58th annual Milan Furniture 

Fair to be a great gauge on just how well 

these fashion names are doing in the 

homewares world. 

Two of the three 

vases in the Basket 

series, Dior Maison x 

Dimore Studio. 

Ginkgo table 

collection by 

Cordelia de 

Castellane for 

Dior Maison. 

- Dior Maison - 

Christian Dior studied architecture. He never overlooked 

the connection between interiors and fashion, which 

itself prompted him to employ two decorators, Victor 

Grandpierre and Georges Geffroy, to design his Parisian 

home and headquarters. From here the ‘New Look’ was 

revealed in 1947, as was a new type of fashion show (as 

ordained by then Vogue fashion editor Bettina Ballard). 

Not to be confused with Maison Christian Dior – the 

luxury fragrance line with candles, soaps and a scarf line 

(for perfuming purposes) formerly known as La Collection 

Privee, displayed at the Maison Christian Dior apartment in 

the heart of Paris, Dior Maison relates to an in-house brand 

launched in 2016. The first collection saw 11 designers 

contribute such items as hand-embroidered linens, handblown 

glass carafes and Dior-printed playing cards, but this is 

not a brand likely to rest on its lapels. 

At this year’s Milan Furniture Fair, Dior Maison joined 

forces with Dimore Studio, an Italian-American duo based 

in Milan and known for a particularly luxurious aesthetic. 

Sounds like a match made in heaven, and the resulting vases 

and candelabra, frames and umbrella stand are most worthy 

of their special order status and one year only in production.


Tiger Face print 

wallpaper by 

Gucci, influenced 

by its women’s 

wear line and 

set against a pink 

background for 

Pre-Fall 2019. 

- Gucci Décor - 

Y 

ou know this one. We’ve featured the creative flair that is the result of this 

two-years-young fashion baby many a time. It perfectly highlights what happens 

when an Italian fashion house answers the question of how to add class and colour 

in one swish movement. It’s all about candles, cushions and chairs, with folding 

tables and even wallpaper to make your room oh-so fashionable. Go for the Tiger 

Face print wallpaper or folding table and you’ll be fierce day in and day out.


Versace Home’s 2019 offerings includes 

the brand’s first outdoor pieces – the 

Jungle collection, inspired by a print 

from Spring/Summer 2000. 

- Versace Home - 

Another goodie. With absolutely nothing 

subtle about its approach to meal time, 

Versace invites Medusa into your house, 

emblazoned in gold across porcelain plates 

or else lets you go for baroque on your 

salt shaker. Never feel you need leave the 

Versace touch on the table however, as the 

range even extends to a kettle ball and set 

of dumbbells complete with that tell-tale 

Medusa head. 

This year’s furniture show was the 

platform on which to debut the 2019 

collection, which boasts Versace Home’s 

first outdoor items. Find a hanging bed, sun 

bed, lanterns, fire pit table, water-resistant 

chairs and a glass cube – ideal for resting 

one’s champagne glass on. It’s all about 

pop culture and mythology, which basically 

means you get in-your-face colours bound 

to create an anything-goes ambience. 

A sofa from the Rhapsody line, known for its gold. accents. 

The Pop Medusa chair has a 

revamp in 2019, arriving in 

both pink and yellow.


- Dolce & Gabbana x SMEG - 

What better way to ramp up style points in the 

kitchen than to bring in a touch of Dolce & 

Gabbana. For the fourth consecutive year, the fashion 

icon teamed up with SMEG to create unforgettable 

fridges – and more, for a vibrant display at the Milan 

Furniture Fair. What started with 100 hand-painted 

fridges has moved on to bring us kettles, juicers, 

blenders, coffee machines and toasters that ooze 

artisanal charm and are potently laced with pops of 

colour. Just look at the ‘Sicily in my Love’ range to 

understand how a splash of southern Italy, complete 

with Sicilian cart motifs, could radically change your 

kitchen vibe. 

The latest collection by Dolce & Gabanna x SMEG 

as shown at the Metropol Cinema in Milan. 

3 August 2019 – 

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Armani/Casa at 

this year’s Milan 

Furniture Fair. 

- Armani/Casa - 

With a name that speaks proudly of sleek lines, 

sophistication and heady scents, Armani 

hasn’t shied away from turning its hands to interior 

design. For the past 19 years, Armani/Casa has been 

producing items for every room of the house, and it all 

started with a lamp Giorgio Armani designed in 1982. 

From the Logo lamp came the first store in 2000, 

but four years on, it was time to add an interior design 

studio to satisfy clients who just couldn’t get enough of 

that Armani touch – one that is all about subtle luxury, 

achieved through meticulous detail, fine materials and 

nothing positioned without a purpose. 

The new collection was revealed in Milan, where, 

once again, the brand’s Oriental influences were seen 

in motifs and patterns throughout textile, accessory 

and tableware items. Light blue, blue, red and pale 

gold formed the palette, with the design dialogue 

including clean, contemporary and exotic. Whether it’s 

a rug, the woven leather Onda chaise lounge or a set 

of playing cards (for a game of memory), if the bank 

balance allowed, we can certainly see how Giorgio’s 

promised sense of well-being could be achieved when 

surrounded by such items. 

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STYLE | design 25 

DESIGNERS 

TO WATCH 

Life-changing prosthetic hands, artisan watches, the Blunt treatment for pet 

bowls, and plastic that really is fantastic: Style profiles some of the 

inventive new talents on the New Zealand design scene. 

Words Gaynor Stanley

26 STYLE | design 

Sangfroid’s low-profile, unisize and unisex timeless 

design suits any wrist or occasion. 

Paceracer is about to release its next model, the PS Sangfroid, a bronze 

pocket watch that pairs with a handcrafted kwila display cassette. 

PACERACER 

Brett Band has long had a fascination with watches – reading 

about them and taking them apart to see how they work and fit 

together. “I just think they’re awesome.” 

Brett Band’s knowledge and 

passion for watches grew to the 

point where the industrial designer 

for Methven prototyped his own, 

painstakingly spending a year working 

out how to hand-make his design from 

scratch in New Zealand. “I want to 

create watches that bring a different 

take from a different place in the 

world,” he says. 

Wanting to prove to himself that he 

could reproduce his prototype to a 

deadline, Band entered it as Sangfroid 

by Paceracer in The Designers Institute 

of New Zealand’s 2018 Best Awards 

and set about making 20. Paceracer 

won bronze and the 20 were 

quickly snapped up by cherishers of 

Band’s artisanal approach and novel 

architecture. 

Band is now making his eloquently 

contoured and impeccably finished 

36mm unisex Sangfroid to order 

in stainless steel, bronze or brass 

and gearing up to distribute the steel 

version through an Auckland jeweller 

for around $1400. 

People are buying them for the 

craft, he says, responding to the ethos 

of Paceracer’s name that references a 

pace race, where the objective is not 

to finish the fastest, but to finish in the 

best condition. 

“It’s the intricacy that draws the 

interest, the details as well as the 

aesthetic,” says Band. Working after 

hours, he has refined the 100 processes 

involved to a three- to five-week 

production schedule, depending on 

the case material. Meticulous surface 

finishing, using old-school techniques, 

involves 12 hours alone tumbling 

the watch dial in a concoction of 

ingredients to perfectly abrade it. While 

he has to source some components 

like sapphire glass (second only to 

diamonds in hardness) from overseas, 

he assembles, buffs and polishes 

everything himself. 

Band also designed the striking 

Paceracer branding and aluminium 

frame packaging, with magnetic closure, 

that has helped to distinctly position his 

unique product.


Waste plastic transforms into useful and unique stool and desk tops in the sustainably sourced birch 

plywood furniture range made by Critical. in its Mt Roskill factory. 

CRITICAL. 

This Auckland-based start-up, led by co-founders Rui Peng and Adam 

Ransfield, is on a mission to tackle New Zealand’s plastic stockpiling. 

Critical. is winning kudos for its modus operandi 

of providing the plastic upcycling technology and 

design concepts that help corporates transform their 

hard-to-recycle plastic waste (both soft and hard 

plastics) into inventively designed, beautifully crafted 

and scalable products. 

“We work with significant New Zealand brands to 

transform their plastic waste streams into products they 

use and sell, creating commercial viability by making 

plastic waste useful and profitable,” says Rui Peng. 

What he calls its ‘circular economy programme’ 

has Critical. partnering on confidential projects with 

some of New Zealand’s biggest companies in primary 

industries, retail, technology and freight to turn their 

waste plastic bags, packaging, bubble wrap, polystyrene 

and more into purposeful and desirable products. 

Already on the market is a range of designer furniture 

including the 145 Stools, developed in partnership with 

PLN Group, which each divert 145 pieces of plastic 

packaging from landfill, and the Critical Desk made from 

850 recycled milk bottles. 

Critical. is also working with museum retailers to turn 

plastic packaging discarded by gift shop visitors into its 

Tumbling Blocks game and other gift lines. 

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Eight years after a life-changing accident, 

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hand – is changing lives around the globe. And its 

Christchurch manufacturing facility is ramping up 

production to meet demand for the world’s first 

water-resistant and multi-articulating hand. The 

company began exporting to the United States in 

December 2017 and has since added a Germanbased 

European distributor. 

“Those who’ve lost an upper limb are often very 

active people who have suffered a traumatic injury. 

We aspire to provide a device that is more robust 

than anything else on the market and to continually 

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Myolectic prosthetic devices are designed to 

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Taska’s research and development 

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The Kiwi designers behind Blunt umbrellas have now reinvented 

the humble pet food bowl. 

Design fans with fur babies equally as precious as the 

humans in their life are taking note of Furf Pets, a new 

venture for Auckland’s Makeshi-Thappen & Co that responds 

to the flourishing pet industry. Its design team is led by 

Blunt Umbrella’s co-founder Scott Kington who recruited 

internationally acclaimed Kiwi designer David Haythornthwaite 

to create a pet bowl that looks as good on the dining room 

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Not only is the bowl aesthetically pleasing – in black 

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and dishwasher safe, the bowl is made of quality, food-grade 

silicone and stainless steel to protect both your pet’s health 

and your floor. Furf decided on these human-grade materials 

after discovering commonly used materials like plastic, ceramics 

and stoneware were surprisingly dangerous to our cats and 

dogs. The Furf bowls and matching silicone feeding mat are 

made to last in an internationally-certified facility that ensures 

a commitment to living wages and fair working conditions. 

Qualities that saw it pick up Australia’s coveted Good Design 

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“My dog, Buddy, is my best mate,” says Kington. “He has 

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A RENTAL RESCUE 

Step inside a 1927 Dunedin house that has undergone a transformation 

of mammoth proportions. 

Words Kim Dungey Photography Otago Daily Times 

A year-long renovation has transformed this Dunedin property. On this side of the house, 

part of the porch was absorbed into the master bedroom and a bay window was 

added to what is now the snug.

34 STYLE | home 

Designed by Hayley Shaw from 

Melanie Craig Design, the kitchen 

has solid American oak joinery. 

The counters and splashback are 

Corian Rain Cloud. 

Bright red and blue paint covered the walls. In one place, a 

rotten floor had been topped with layers of carpet. The 

bath was pink and a plastic shower curtain was permanently 

fixed to one wall as waterproofing. The basement laundry still 

contained an old copper. 

Susan Peters says when she and husband David Monteath 

moved into the area, the home was owned by an elderly 

couple, but later it became a “very sad” rental. 

Despite this, they saw potential and when the opportunity 

arose, they bought it. 

“We always thought it was such a great section and had said 

to [the previous owner] it would make a great family home.” 

Dismissing advice from some to “bowl” the house, they 

continued to live across the road with their two teenagers 

while embarking on an ambitious year-long renovation. 

The couple were keen for the house to be light, airy and 

welcoming, and to have a contemporary edge. But they also 

wanted to retain the character of the 235sqm four-bedroom 

property that had been built in 1927. 

“That’s why we chose [architectural designer] Julie-Ann Ross 

– she’s very good at taking something old and working with it 

rather than changing it completely.” 

When it came to the budget, the owners prioritised the 

kitchen and bathrooms, as well as fixtures and fittings that are 

used daily. New carpet and bamboo flooring were big costs, 

while new plugs, wiring and LED lighting helped future-proof 

the property. 

“The [diesel central] heating was also a large cost, so it was 

important that it did what we wanted.” 

As with many builds, the budget “went completely out the 

window”. 

Restoring or recreating original features can be costly and 

with this in mind, the couple opted for a mix of old and new. 

This meant constantly having to weigh up how far to go to 

“redo” what was originally there. 

The scullery contains a pantry with a roll-up door, 

a steam oven and dishwasher. 

The old kitchen. 

BEFORE


BEFORE 

The old sunroom, which now houses the living room and dining areas. 

One example, Julie-Ann Ross says, was 

wooden panelling that disintegrated when 

they started to touch it and that, in any case, 

would probably have looked too busy. Most 

of the damaged moulded ceilings could not be 

salvaged economically and the wooden floor 

was replaced because once walls were moved, 

it would have required considerable patching. 

However, all of the home’s leadlight 

windows were taken out and double glazed 

before being put back into the original sashes. 

Other windows were made to match or 

rescued from other old houses. They also 

added traditional ceiling roses and cornices in 

some areas. 

The main priorities were making the 

house more liveable, improving the flow and 

providing access to outdoors, says Ross, adding 

that the only way to get outside previously 

was through the front door. 

The property was in “dire straits”, but there 

was a lot to work with. It had good bones, 

north-facing living areas and a brand-new roof; 

the “openness” of the sunroom was a bonus. 

Builder John McLaren, joiner Ian Abernethy 

and the staff of Melanie Craig Design worked 

mostly within the original footprint. However, 

part of the porch was absorbed into the 

master bedroom. 

Before, the only way to get outside was through the front door. Now, several sets of 

glass doors create an easy indoor-outdoor flow. 

The open-plan living area has sweeping views and leads 

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“We love the space we have, but when 

people ask ‘would you do it again?’, the 

answer is a resounding ‘no’.” 

BEFORE 

BEFORE 

The basin in the family bathroom echoes 

the circular mirror above it. 

The old bathroom and its shower 

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Heritage details featured in all the 

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This bedroom features one of the moulded 

ceilings that could be salvaged. 

Another bedroom near the living areas was given a new 

use, becoming a snug that can be closed off when needed. 

The biggest change took place at the rear where the 

removal of walls and addition of steel beams created a large 

open-plan space. Part of this is occupied by the kitchen 

and scullery. The rest was previously the sunroom, now 

transformed into a living-dining area with a wall of glass 

providing panoramic views of Pine Hill, Dalmore and Mt 

Cargill. Bifold doors lead on to a sprawling deck, with a 

smaller, more private deck below. 

The project also included new plumbing and insulation. 

Not afraid to get their hands dirty, the owners spent many 

nights and weekends lifting floorboards and carpet, removing 

scrim and painting the exterior weatherboards. While all 

this was happening, they were also renovating their other 

property in preparation for it going on the market. 

“We love the space we have, but when people ask ‘would 

you do it again?’, the answer is a resounding ‘no’,” Susan 

Peters says. “We would build, but we would never take on 

another doer-upper – at least not one which required the 

massive amount of work to make this place what it is today.” 

Despite the “all consuming” nature of the renovation, the 

end result was “definitely worth it”, she adds. The house 

works well for them and is “very homely”. 

“It’s a great family home and I see us staying here for a 

few years yet. We want to get the landscaping done and 

really enjoy it.” 

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Homeowner Susan Peters’ tips 

for renovating. 

• Do your homework really thoroughly. 

• Be honest with yourself when doing your 

budget. Think about how much things cost and 

include everything, from door handles to light 

fittings and switch covers. 

• Don’t skimp on kitchen and bathroom 

joinery that you want to last a long time or 

componentry that you will use daily. 

• Surround yourself with good people. We had 

a very good experience with our tradespeople, 

but if it’s not working out, look elsewhere. 

• Be realistic about the time and energy required 

for a renovation. We grossly underestimated 

how consuming this project was going to be. 

An entire year of late nights and weekends 

stripping, sanding and painting seemed endless 

and with a young teenage family to take into 

account, it wasn’t an easy task juggling it all. 

Most of the interior is a warm neutral colour (one-eighth Resene 

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42 STYLE 

COLOUR 

TRENDS 

FORECAST 

When you’re planning to decorate 

your home, looking to the latest 

colour and decorating trends is an 

easy way to get new ideas. Style 

sought Resene’s advice on what’s 

trending to help inspire you. 

Embracing the dark 

Dark hues are cocooning in bedroom and living 

spaces, creating spaces to hunker down and 

relax in, away from busy life. 

Use a tone on tone palette where the darkest 

colour leads the design and progressively lighter 

versions are added to complete the look. 

Remember to add in texture too. 

The trend to darker colours is best 

emphasised by matte finishes, like Resene 

SpaceCote Flat, which helps emphasise the 

depth and moodiness of dark hues. 

Battens up 

Dimension and design are being added to 

dark feature walls using battens. Battens can 

be arranged in a variety of designs and add 

sophistication, style and beautiful shadowing 

to enhance dark feature walls. Battens are 

increasingly popular in bedrooms for an ultraluxe 

look, living areas and bathrooms. 

Battens can also be combined with lighter 

colours, such as weathered blues and greys like 

Resene Dusted Blue and Resene Silver Chalice 

for a timelessly classic look. 

Tone on tone 

While neutral colours are still popular, there is 

a trend to using more variations of a colour to 

avoid a bland colour scheme. 

This started as just single variations of one 

colour, such as full strength Resene Black White 

for the walls, quarter strength for the ceiling 

and double strength for the doors. The look is 

now going deeper and starting with the darkest 

colour, then adding lighter variations of that 

hue, such as dark grey walls, lighter trims and 

lighter floor colours, then adding a few pops of 

colour in accessories such as cushions, throws 

and artworks. It’s an easy look to replicate and 

allows you to use a range of tones to get just 

the right depth of colour in your room. 

For the love of timber 

Timber has been increasingly coming indoors 

and helps connects us to nature. Rather than 

painting over it, the latest trends are to clear 

finish timber, in products such as Resene 

Aquaclear Natural, to protect the timber 

and keep a natural sheen. Or use Resene 

Colorwood stain to rejuvenate or enhance the 

colour before clear finishing. 

From feature areas to flooring, timber brings 

a sense of relaxed craft vibe into a home. 

Interiors going out 

As nature comes indoors, we also see our 

interiors start to head outdoors, with outdoor 

living spaces and rooms that look like they 

could be inside a home, but are designed to 

be enjoyed outdoors. If you’re lucky enough 

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STYLE 43 

Classic complements 

Colour blocking has evolved from a myriad of 

blocks of different colours into more randomly 

placed blocks of colour, larger and used in place 

of art as a feature on their own. Whether it’s a 

large square of colour on a wall, a vertical wide 

stripe or a circular shape, the size and focus on 

the colour draws attention. Paired with a neutral 

background, the accent colour is given the 

freedom to sing. 

For those yearning for more colour, multiple 

colour blocks can be used, but the key is to give 

each colour block some space to breathe rather 

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shapes of colours. 

An easy way to create a multi-coloured colour 

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Unleash your inner artist 

Who said you had to be an artist to paint all over 

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The trend in hand-painted wall murals is for a 

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Talking points 

Wallpaper features are continuing to be popular 

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of energy and life. Collections like the Resene 

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serious spaces. Interesting wallpapers are an 

instant conversation starter and the perfect way 

to express your personality on your walls. 

When it comes to trends, don’t just choose a 

colour or wallpaper because it is trendy. Make 

sure you love it too. Always pick and choose 

the ones that suit your own tastes and lifestyle. 

You don’t need to completely redo everything 

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ART NEWS 

Words Gaynor Stanley 

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Discover the ocean’s 

depths in Dunedin. 

Otago Museum has just opened James 

Cameron – Challenging the Deep, which 

shares the mysteries of the oceans’ depths 

through the lens of the Oscar-winning director 

and acclaimed explorer’s underwater cameras. 

Dunedin is New Zealand’s only stop for the 

blockbuster exhibition developed by the 

Australian National Maritime Museum in 

Sydney in collaboration with the Avatar Alliance 

Foundation. The exhibition immerses visitors in 

an underwater environment using cinema-scale 

projections, artefacts and specimens gathered 

on Cameron’s expeditions to the lowest points 

of the earth exploring deep ocean phenomena, 

such as black smoker hydrothermal vents. See 

the shipwrecks of RMS Titanic, the German 

battleship Bismarck and journey with Cameron 

on his record-breaking dives in the Deepsea 

Challenger submersible and science platform 

that he designed and built. Until 9 February 2020. 

After an eight-year absence, the magic of the silver 

screen has returned to The Arts Centre in resplendent 

fashion with the opening of Lumière Cinemas. “Be 

prepared for indulgence – we are catering to those 

with even the most discerning taste – the magnificent 

art deco theme; two theatres decked out in plush, 

velvet high-back chairs; a curtain show remnant of 

Italian grand theatre; state-of-the-art technology; and a 

focus on service,” says well-known cinephile Nick Paris, 

who co-owns Lumière with Max Hoffman, a former 

Hollywood screenwriter. Located in an award-winning, 

gothic revival heritage building overlooking the North 

Quad and Peacock Fountain, film lovers can look 

forward to a diverse range of quality films and film 

festivals. “Then there’s our little secret with the best 

views overlooking the stunning Christchurch Botanic 

Gardens – the adjoined Bijou bar. It features specially 

designed cocktails, craft beers, a bespoke wine list, 

Lyttelton Coffee Company coffees, freshly baked 

pastries, cheeseboards, Rollickin’ Gelato, She chocolate 

and more.”

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- PHILANTHROPIC - 

A major painting by one of 

New Zealand’s most highly 

regarded artists has been gifted 

to Christchurch Art Gallery Te 

Puna o Waiwhetu, and is now 

on display as part of the newly 

opened Now, Then, Next 

exhibition. 

Séraphine Pick’s monumental 

artwork, Everything Old is New 

Again (2011), was purchased 

earlier this year by the W.A. 

Sutton Charitable Trust 

and donated to the city of 

Christchurch in memory of 

renowned local artist Bill 

Sutton. The five-and-a-halfmetre 

artwork features people 

hunched over phones and 

laptops while a female guitarist 

plays on barren, blasted 

ground. Figures in a variety of 

historical attire rise like wraiths 

at the edges of the image. It 

looks like the end of the world, 

and it looks like right now. 

Bill Sutton (1917-2000) 

retired as senior lecturer in 

painting at the University of 

Canterbury’s School of Fine 

Arts just before Séraphine Pick 

arrived there as a student in 

the 1980s. 

Séraphine Pick’s Everything Old is New Again. 

The Peninsula Art Auction returns 

for its much anticipated biennial show 

on 3-4 August, supported by several 

collectable artists with a connection 

to Banks Peninsula. Among them 

Jason Greig, Ben Reid and long-time 

benefactor Bill Hammond, who has 

generously donated two of his soughtafter 

paintings to support the Lyttelton 

Primary School fundraiser. These are 

reserved for the ticketed live auction 

event on the Sunday night and can be 

viewed at the school (Oxford Street) 

throughout the weekend among works 

in the silent auction from 70-plus artists. 

Also catch Bill Hammond: Playing the 

Drums opening at Christchurch Art 

Gallery 3 August (until 19 January). 

Cornwall Road (2012) is one of two 

Bill Hammond works in the Peninsula 

Art Auction. 

ElEmEntal 

Curios and collections, a cluster of local 

artists exhibit their treasures over the 

month of August at Little River Gallery. 

Lee-Ann Dixon, Jane Downes, David 

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GROW YOUR OWN 

A growing priority in landscaping briefs is prioritising a patch to 

enjoy the bounty of homegrown produce. 

Words Craig Wilson 

In recent years there has been a genuine and sustained 

revival of interest in growing our own veges and fruit. 

For some of my design clients the productive, edible part of 

their garden is the most important space to get right. 

There are a few key influences driving this focus in 

backyards all over our region. Firstly, we’ve all become 

more aware of what’s in the food we consume. There are 

concerns about pesticides and herbicides in our food chain 

and some would argue that nutrient levels in our fruit and 

veges are not what they used to be. Growing our own 

food in a small way gives us a little more control over what 

we are putting into our bodies. 

A vege garden is also a great way to educate kids on 

where our food comes from – not from the supermarket, 

but from a process that starts with soil, seeds and a little 

hard work. Perhaps there’s a touch of nostalgia at play 

as well, as some of us may remember picking and eating 

sweet peas or corn cobs when we visited our grandparents 

and their gardens as kids ourselves and are looking to 

recreate that cherished memory and experience. 

If you’re thinking of joining the movement, here are a 

few pointers that may help you create your own mini 

agrarian patch. 

First, think ‘raised planters’. These work in small or 

large spaces and mean you’ll take some of the backache 

out of your gardening. I’d recommend setting these up at 

400–600mm out of the ground with two to three layers 

of untreated macrocarpa timber sleepers. This will ensure 

they’ll act as a natural height for an informal seat when 

you need a break for a cuppa and you’ll also have the 

opportunity to backfill a good growing depth of friable, 

nutrient-rich growing media. 

You want planters that are rectangular and narrow – so 

you can comfortably reach the middle of the beds. If you 

make them too wide you’ll have to stand in your planters 

to harvest your crops and risk compacting your beautiful 

tilth at the same time. 

Find a spot where the planters will receive the most sun 

possible for your section. However, a little afternoon shade 

will be okay if you’re looking to grow brassicas or a lettuce 

or two. 

Lastly, make sure you’ve got a hose or tap nearby so that 

it’s easy to give your garden the water it will require. 

With a comparably small effort on your part and the 

‘miracle’ of nature, in no time you’ll be rewarded with an 

abundant supply of fresh veges for the coming months 

and also have the distinct pleasure of giving away your 

homegrown produce to friends and neighbours.

EXTERNAL AFFAIRS 

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Although temperatures have plummeted, there is no need 

to dive for cover indoors like a bear going into hibernation. 

Entertaining and relaxing outside in the cooler seasons can be 

very invigorating, and stave off dreaded cabin fever. 

The key to enjoying your outdoor entertaining space during the winter 

is to have an appropriate heat source. Nothing beats a roaring wood fire 

to keep you toasty whilst also creating a cosy aesthetic visually. Gas fires, 

pizza ovens, electric fires, ethanol and infrared heaters are also wonderful 

solutions to keep the chills at bay. 

Sleekly designed inconspicuous heaters (heat strips) can be attached 

to your home or walls, preserving precious entertaining space in your 

courtyard or outdoor room- no more awkward manoeuvring around a 

gas heater plonked in the middle of your space. Heating from below using 

heated pipes in concrete formed seats or outdoor flooring is possibly the 

most discreet form of outdoor heating available. This system of heating is 

also very practical for dangerous frosty areas on driveways, maintaining 

safe access to your home and preventing snow from settling. 

Once you have chosen your heat source, containing that heat will further 

ensure your outdoor space remains inviting whatever the temperature. 

An outdoor room is the ultimate solution to create a cosy space within 

your garden. Alternatively louvres, roofs, and glass or perspex covered 

areas are great options for trapping heat in. Vertical louvres, side shelters 

and mesh screens will provide protection from heat robbing winds. 

Soft furnishings are also important to make your outdoors appealing. 

A hard wooden bench will not look enticing. Cosy chairs, a well padded 

outdoor lounge suite, sheepskin rugs, soft cushions, beanbags, lap rugswhat 

better setting for curling up with a cup of tea in the winter sun. 

Spa’s and sauna areas are wonderful additions to your winter relaxing, 

taking in the stars with a glass of red in hand from the warm embrace of 

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With clever design and good heating there is nothing to prevent you from 

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your lead from the Brazilians, pair your BBQ with a full bodied red wine 

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LUXE LIVING 

Baby it’s cold outside, so warm up with these winter luxuries. 

Words Ella James 

WRAP IT UP 

Combat the New 

Zealand winter with 

an Italian-made scarf 

that was born to be 

worn next to a roaring 

open fire. This crystalembellished 

wool 

and cashmere blend 

scarf from Gucci will 

set you back $1853, 

but can you really put 

a price on warmth? 

Designer Alessandro 

Michele has spun an 

everyday essential 

that still incorporates 

his runway flare. The 

crystal-embellished tiger 

with all of the glorious 

rows of braided fringe 

will have you longing for 

winter to stick around. 

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LET’S HIBERNATE 

Quite frankly, winter renders all party 

attire useless. Instead, get cosy and invest 

in a most luxurious pair of pyjamas. Olivia 

Von Halle has long been on our radars 

for producing decadent silk garments, 

and the Lila Ariadne silk pyjamas are no 

exception. Despite the $725 price tag, 

these pyjamas are the brand’s best sellers. 

Perhaps down to the sublime print, 

mother-of-pearl buttons and, of course, 

the very finest silk. We’ll see you in the 

spring. oliviavonhalle.com 

LET IT GLOW 

Cosy days spent in the comfort of your own home are only ever elevated 

with the addition of lit candles. Fornasetti Profumi is well known for 

gorgeous candles that make for wonderful ornamental vases once the hours 

of burn time have fizzled out. The 1900g Ortensia candle comes decorated 

with the face of opera singer Lina Cavalieri, a muse of the designer. For 200 

hours, the three-wick candle will emit its alluring scent of white rose, iris and 

jasmine, perfectly created by Cire Trudon perfumer Emmanuel Philip. But 

at what cost, I hear you ask? Take a deep breath and quite literally smell the 

roses, because this candle costs $731. Almost too good to light.

STYLE | luxe 51 

LIQUID GOLD 

These chilly months can often leave us with 

seemingly relentless sore throats, having us gulping 

honey and ginger tea at double time. But if your 

humble jar of honey set you back $1888, you may 

just sip a little more slowly. While the price of the 

250g Limited Reserve pot delivers a sting, Manuka 

South believes that the cost is justified by the 

unbeatable flavour and rocket high manuka grading 

(their beekeepers access the hives via helicopter). 

At roughly $50 per teaspoon, we think we’ll be 

sticking to the squeezy stuff. manukasouth.com 

KEEP YOUR HEAD ON 

Synonymous with winter wear that’s stylish and 

practical in equal measure, Italian apparel brand 

Moncler has got the season covered once more. 

While $544 seems somewhat steep for what is 

essentially a bobble hat, this bright pink beanie with 

classic Moncler branding will ensure you stand out 

from the crowds on the slopes this year (when 

you’re not wearing your helmet, of course). This 

chunky knit in pure wool will have you feeling 

warmer and looking hotter. net-a-porter.com 

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COVETABLES 

The Flock 

The Farrah Jumper in 

Persimmon is just one of the 

gorgeous items in From’s 

Summer 2019/20 collection. 

In relaxed styles, the entire 

range is knitted from 100% 

organically grown and 

hand-picked cotton, which 

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and delightful wear. 

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ARCA Gallery 

Organic, leafy shapes 

twisting around a stunning 

.86ct green Australian 

sapphire in 9ct yellow 

gold in this Evergreen ring 

perfectly personify Sophie 

Divett Jewellery’s low key, 

nature-inspired aesthetic. 

All crafted by hand in her 

Christchurch workshop, 

ARCA Gallery. 

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Cosi Fan Tutte 

Ilse Jacobsen has been 

stitching Scandi glamour 

into functional casual 

clothing for 25 years and 

marked the anniversary 

with a special edition of 

her iconic rainboots. Made 

from sustainably harvested 

pure natural rubber, they 

are fully lined with an antislip 

sole. 

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White Room 

Interiors 

Effortless style is an art 

and sometimes you just 

need that designer touch 

to perfect it. Whether 

it’s advice on colours or 

statement pieces to finish 

off any room, White Room 

Interiors’ input comes 

second to none. A go-to for 

in-house consultations, too. 

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Style’s round-up of all 

the things we covet. 

Little River Gallery 

Korero Mai – Speak To 

Me is a 30 x 42cm print 

by Amber Smith (framed 

$250, unframed $120). Little 

River Gallery features a vast 

collection of New Zealand 

made covetable art, jewellery, 

ceramics and giftware, and 

has monthly exhibitions 

throughout the year. 

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Frobisher Interiors 

This is the place to find 

exclusive furniture brands 

such as hülsta and their 

hs.480 leather armchair; all 

flowing lines and high visual 

impact. Consult Frobishers’ 

interior designers on how to 

get some rounded shapes 

straight talking at your place 

(showroom open Mon-Fri 

9-5, Sat 10-3). 

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Nordic Chill 

For an extendable bed 

that grows with your kids, 

it’s hard to better IKEA’s 

Minnen bed. The timeless 

powdercoated steel design, 

with a slatted base, pairs 

with the Vimsig extendable 

mattress. Nordic Chill has 

both the black and white 

versions in stock at $599. 

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Mr Mod 

Did the ‘potato chip’ Eames 

LCM chair in our last issue 

catch your eye? If you know 

your mid-century furniture 

as well as Ross Morrison, 

owner of Mr Mod, you’ll 

have spotted Style’s mistake 

in referring to Charles and 

Ray Eames as brothers. 

Apologies, they were in fact 

husband and wife. 

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FASHION NEWS 


CASHMERE MUSINGS 

Season 4 of Muse Cashmere sees the 

Auckland-based brand bring 10 classic styles to 

the fore in hues reflecting the autumn/winter 

palette – think heather greys and mushroom 

through to pops of blush, lilac and rust. 

Says owner Olivia Healy, “Cashmere is 

timeless, it can work within anyone’s wardrobe, 

no matter their age or style. It’s incredibly 

functional because it’s lightweight, doesn’t 

crinkle and can be worn year round.” 

The double-faced cashmere wrap has been 

a prominent piece through each season, while 

a touch of the 70s has been introduced with 

the 70/30 cashmere-merino blend, ankle-length 

Fleur dress (above) and its ribbed detailing. 

WORK THAT SHIRT 

The first full collection of 

Harris Tapper sees designers 

Sarah Harris and Lauren 

Tapper go beyond the 

signature tailored shirting for 

which the brand has gained 

popularity. In Pre Fall 2019, 

the duo adds matching loose 

slacks, tailored wide leg pants, 

skirts and blazers. 

“We want women 

who wear our clothes to 

feel powerful, refined and 

armed to take on whatever 

challenges come their way,” 

says Lauren Tapper. 

The pair called in their 

friends for a campaign shoot, 

styled to represent the 

modern woman. 

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Owner and director of Hawke’s Bay Art Gallery Sophie Wallace wears the 

Kate Shirt in White, $399, and Soft Slacks in Sage, $599. 

WALKING ON RAINBOWS 

One of Puma’s latest collabs is with Chinatown Market. 

Designed by Mike Cherman, Chinatown Market brings with it 

the promise of fun graphics and cheeky prints, all drawn from 

the fast-paced existence of New York’s Canal Street. 

Whether it’s the Puma Suede Chinatown Market, with its 

black and yellowed chequered pattern, or the multi-coloured 

interchangeable stripes of the Ralph Sampson Lo Chinatown 

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FASHIONABLE SAINTS 

The latest collection by Luna & 

Rose has just dropped. The brand, 

established by Christchurch-born 

Rosie Shelton, brings us ethical 

jewellery produced in Bali, using 

99 per cent recycled silver (and 

18-carat gold plating). Aperitivo 

celebrates the rich vibrancy of the 

Italian lifestyle, encapsulating the long, 

hot summer days we’re dreaming 

about as well as bringing four new 

patron saint keepsakes to the label. 

We’d find it hard to choose between 

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causes’ and the one for ‘travellers 

and happy meetings’. 

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IN CELEBRATION OF 

HOMEGROWN TALENT 

Thanks to a host of wonderful designers, our fashion industry continues to blossom. 

This year from 26 August to 1 September, an ever-thriving New Zealand Fashion 

Week returns with a focus on sustainability, inclusivity and business success. 


Returning to its roots, NZFW19 will be held at 

the Auckland Town Hall and Aotea Square, 

the location of the very first New Zealand Fashion 

Week some 15 years ago. 

“The bustling arts and culture precinct is at the 

heart of Auckland city, and the close proximity 

to the city’s most popular retail spaces and iconic 

destinations – such as Queen Street, K’ Road 

and Ponsonby – means the event will be more 

accessible than ever,” rightfully boasts NZFW 

founder and managing director, Dame Pieter 

Stewart. 

And as for the talent? Well, the bar is already set 

very high. “We’re thrilled with the calibre of the 

designers, buyers and brands already on board for 

New Zealand Fashion Week this year and there 

are many more to come.” 

So, let’s take a look at just some of the 

sensational designers that will be wowing New 

Zealand, and indeed the world, this August.


“Expect to see beautiful clothing and walk away 

with new insight into how the clothing was made 

and the sustainable fabrications we’ve used.” 

– Maggie Hewitt 

Maggie Marilyn 

Having emerged as a trailblazing leader in sustainable fashion, it’s 

hard to believe that NZFW19 will be Maggie Marilyn’s debut 

show globally. Proud of her New Zealand roots, Hewitt states 

that: “It felt really important for us to do it here in New Zealand 

as this is home and we wouldn’t be where we are without the 

constant support of our incredible local makers and supporters.” 

And while there’s no denying the brand’s success here at home, 

Maggie Marilyn has been donned by A-listers the world over, 

including Karlie Kloss, Kris Jenner and Kate Hudson. 

With an ethos that champions a balance of style and 

sustainability, Maggie Marilyn and being planet conscious go hand 

in hand, dubbing this fashion favourite the perfect fit for this 

year’s overriding theme. “We believe in a fashion industry that 

is regenerative and inclusive. This has inspired our collection and 

will be clearly visible in our NZFW 2019 show,” says Hewitt. 

Kathryn Wilson 

Since 2003, Kathryn Wilson has had the fashion 

industry firmly under her foot, thanks to her aweinspiring 

collections, season after season. 

Wilson’s designs and shows absolutely never 

lack colour and excitement, and this year’s NZFW 

show looks to be no exception. 

“We are putting together a fun, uplifting 

catwalk presentation, which will be entertaining 

and energetic. We will be showcasing 80 pairs 

of women’s footwear from both S’19 and W’20 

collections from Kathryn Wilson and Miss Wilson 

footwear,” she reports. 

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Kate Sylvester 

Kate Sylvester is a brand that has been positioned 

at the forefront of the New Zealand fashion 

industry for almost 25 years. Whilst NZFW 

changes and evolves each year, Kate Sylvester 

is not alone in recognising the wonderful 

opportunity to be able to return to its original 

location. 

“We are looking forward to participating in 

NZFW this year and returning to where this 

iconic event all began at the new Aotea Square 

venue,” says Sylvester. 

Kate Sylvester’s live shows are always 

abundantly cool and creative, so you can bet your 

last dollar that 2019 will be no exception. 

Sew sustainable 

The focus on sustainability for this year’s show 

comes not only through those walking the talk 

down the runway, but with an accompanying 

sustainable design exhibition within the Central 

City Library, as well as a range of free fashion 

activations around the city centre, including 

sewing and textile upcycling workshops and the 

Swap it Like it’s Hot 3.0 Recycled Clothing Swap. 

“We are looking forward to participating in NZFW 

this year and returning to where this iconic event all 

began at the new Aotea Square venue.” 

– Kate Sylvester 

Who else? 

Maggie Marilyn, Kate Sylvester and 

Kathryn Wilson are in stellar company. 

Zambesi, Benjamin Alexander, Adrian 

Hailwood, Stolen Girlfriends Club, 

Jockey, and Wicken are amongst many 

others set to impress the front row 

and beyond with their own shows. 

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IT’S CALLED FASHION, BABY 

Dressing your tot can be a tricky task, especially when the temperatures 

drop. But winter needn’t mean that the small ones sacrifice on style. Here are 

four things to consider when working on those winter wardrobes. 


Nature Baby. 

Huxbaby. 

LEAVE THEM WILD 

It’s in their nature, after all. 

They scream and they shout, 

they bounce and they dance; 

children are wild creatures that 

cannot be tamed, so why not 

dress them up in animal print? 

A real crowd-pleaser amongst 

children and adults alike, animal 

print is beautifully versatile and 

makes a fierce fashion statement 

no matter the season. Be it for 

a girl or boy; try pairing a bold, 

animal print garment with muted, 

everyday staples for an effortlessly 

cool look. 

Huxbaby. 

BRIGHTEN UP THE DAY 

Add a splash of sunshine to a 

winter wardrobe. 

During winter, we’re all guilty of 

letting the weather dictate our 

moods and wardrobes, but it really 

should be time to shine, especially 

for children. So, this season, try 

adding a few happy hues into 

circulation. A single garment in 

a whimsical colour looks oh so 

stylish but in reality, can be thrown 

on quickly and easily; perfect for 

playdates at home. Cheerful colours 

including yellow and light blue are 

more than capable of warming up 

the months, so brighten up!


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EXTRA TEXTURE 

Because waffles aren’t just for breakfast. 

Any budding fashionista knows that adding some 

texture to an outfit can really take it to the 

next level, and this certainly applies to children’s 

clothing as well. Picking a textured fabric, be it 

waffled or ribbed, makes everyday outfits seem 

all the more put-together. Whether napping at 

home or meeting friends at childcare, a little bit of 

texture contrast makes for an easy-to-style outfit 

that never fails to look cute and cool. Perfect for 

these wintry days and nights, such fabrics will do a 

much better job at retaining heat whilst remaining 

breathable. Bonus! 

MATERIAL WORLD 

Looking cute is key, but being comfortable 

is imperative. 

Babies are sensitive, often perturbed by the smallest 

of inconveniences, but their skin? Well that’s a whole 

different story. Extremely sensitive and prone to all 

manner of itches and rashes, it really is best to wrap 

up these fragile wee beings in the right fabrics. 

Picking garments made from pure, organic cotton is 

a great place to start, and getting your mitts on fabric 

certified by the ‘Global Organic Textile Standard’ will 

only further help in keeping your baby as happy as, 

well, a baby. After all, who wouldn’t smile wearing 

clothes free from harmful chemicals? 

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72 STYLE | beauty 

EXTREME 

MEASURES 

Winter pushes our skin to its limits, but these new ‘high altitude’ 

products will keep its harsh effects at bay. 

Words Clemency Alice

STYLE | beauty 73 

During winter our skin is exposed to extreme 

temperatures – from sitting in front of a yule log fire 

listening to Mendelssohn’s piano works to bleak wintry 

walks along desolate beaches; from exhilarating snowtopped 

ski slopes to soaking in a Santa Maria Novella 

aromatic rose-infused bath. It is essential to ‘protect and 

prepare’ our skin from environmental skin stressors. 

There has been a new wave of ‘high altitude’ beauty 

products designed to combat a compromised skin 

barrier and address that dry, flaky, sensitive and windburned 

situation. High altitude skincare fortifies your skin, 

making it more resilient and resistant to the effects of 

harsh elements. 

La Prairie’s Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal collection 

has been formulated with Swiss ice crystal complex 

composed of purple saxifrage, Soldanella alpina and 

snow algae. This helps support the skin’s defence system 

against oxidative damage. The sheer, moisture-binding 

Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Dry Oil helps relieve signs 

of fatigue, dryness and dullness. During the winter 

months, it is vital to continue protecting the skin from 

the sun. The Cellular Swiss UV Protection Veil SPF50 

is a powerful sun protection veil essential for outdoor 

activities and ski weekends – protecting the skin from 

UVA and UVB induced damage. 

After an eventful winter’s day outdoors, gently 

massaging your skin with a nourishing face oil will help 

replenish and restore the skin. Phyt’s Sérum Nutrition 

Extrême is a nourishing, reparative serum that will 

prevent the sensation of discomfort and tautness. Infused 

with antioxidant vitamin E, this is high in essential fatty 

acids and omegas 3 and 6, which will moisturise and heal 

a skin compromised through extreme weather conditions. 

During the winter, step up your beauty mask routine 

to two to three times per week. This will assist in 

providing a suppleness and softness to your complexion. 

Before your early morning walk, cocoon your skin with 

a thin layer of your signature face mask to give added 

comfort and protection. 

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your skin with an intensive hydration boost. Delicately 

scented with healing, rejuvenating plant essences and 

extracts of bergamot, orange and samphire, this makes 

a luxurious treat for sensitive or dehydrated skin. It can 

also be applied to dry patches of the body, for example 

knees, elbows, hands and feet. 

Organic muslin cloths are a simple yet effective way 

of hydrating your skin from the outside whilst providing 

a gentle, non-abrasive exfoliation. Immerse your cloth 

into a bowl of spring water and press to the skin for a 

slow 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat this sequence for a total 

of three times, then immediately apply your selected 

skincare products. Your skin will feel more soft and 

plumped with this instant moisture boost. 

So, the next time you brave those arctic winter 

winds, make sure to keep your skin extra hydrated and 

protected to ensure your complexion is glowing and 

revitalised for spring. 

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BEAUTY NEWS 


The 9th Annual World Luxury Spa Awards 

has decreed a number of our South Island 

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reasons – as voted by the public. 

Competing with all those within the Australia 

and Oceania boundaries, So Spa at Sofitel 

Queenstown took out Luxury Destination Spa; 

the oasis that is Lotus at Siam Thai Day Spa 

in Christchurch was the winner of the Luxury 

Garden Spa award; and the cedar hot tubs of 

Onsen Hot Pools Queenstown led to it being 

named Luxury Mountain Resort Spa – as well as 

the Best Unique Experience Spa in a ‘regional’ 

grouping. Also coming away with a double win 

was Maruia Hot Springs, which won Luxury Eco 

Spa and Luxury Mineral Spring Spa across this 

expansive ‘continent’ category. 

In the ‘country’ section, it is perhaps of little 

surprise that the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools 

and Spa was decided the best Luxury Mineral 

Spring Spa and Luxury Destination Spa; and 

Eforea Spa at Hilton Queenstown hit it out of the 

park as the country’s Luxury Hotel Spa. 

Also, regionally, Forme Spa and Wellbeing 

Group, which has locations in the North Island 

as well as Christchurch and Queenstown, was 

recognised as a Luxury Spa Group winner. 

So, while Global Spa of the Year went to a 

place on the Canary Islands (Bio-Spa Victoria 

Gran Lujo) you needn’t go too far to experience 

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STYLE | travel 79 

HOME AWAY 

FROM HOME 

Now you can live like a – very comfortable – local by booking Ian Fleming’s Jamaican 

villa or a French chateau, or house swapping to the other side of the globe. 

Words Gaynor Stanley 

ABOVE: Wanaka’s Te Kahu is one of 2000 handpicked luxury homes available on the new Airbnb Luxe.

80 STYLE | travel 

Expect no less than the 

finest materials and finishes, 

chef-grade appliances, and a 

bathroom to every bedroom. 

No doubt Te Kahu (top and below) will have you feeling a little more 

attached to Wanaka after your three-night minimum stay (at $3900 

a night) in architectural marvellousness. Awarded 2010 ‘Home of the 

Year’ and 2011 NZIA New Zealand Award for Architecture, the three 

bedroom home designed by Stevens Lawson Architects rests on 20 

hectares en route to Treble Cone. 

Airbnb has just launched a new luxury tier that 

offers 2000 handpicked luxury homes around the 

globe to travellers who seek a stay less ordinary. 

Airbnb Luxe provides access to unique and 

spectacular properties along with dedicated trip 

designers to arrange start-to-finish itineraries and 

bespoke experiences. Expect no less than the finest 

materials and finishes, chef-grade appliances, and a 

bathroom to every bedroom. Oh, and a personal 

concierge on call 24/7 to arrange childcare, restaurant 

bookings or in-house chefs, massage therapists or 

whatever you need to create those magical travel 

moments. 

It’s the latest evolution of the brand that disrupted 

travel forever when Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia 

inflated three airbeds in the living room of their San 

Francisco apartment 11 years ago to launch Airbnb. 

Having acquired luxury holiday rental company Luxury 

Retreats in 2017, Airbnb Luxe responds to a demand 

for luxury travel that saw the number of Airbnb 

bookings for listings worth at least US$1000 per night 

increase more than 60 per cent in 2018. 

“Today’s luxury traveller is craving more than just 

high-end accommodations; they seek transformation 

and experiences that leave them feeling more 

connected to each other and to their destination,” said 

Brian Chesky, Airbnb Co-Founder, CEO and Head of 

Community. 

Those craving privacy and exclusivity can book an entire island 

in French Polynesia with its very own self-declared time zone at 

the private atoll of Nukutepipi (above), curated by Guy Laliberte, 

founder of Cirque du Soleil. It’s $217,000 a night on Airbnb Luxe, 

but it does sleep 52. While literary fans can seek inspiration along 

with beachfront luxury at The Fleming Villa in Jamaica, where Ian 

Fleming wrote his famous 007 novels.


Along with chateaux 

and chalets in sublime 

landscapes, like Chateau 

d’Estoublon in Provence, 

France (pictured), Airbnb 

Luxe will also open the 

door to spectacular places 

to stay in cities. Plans are 

afoot to add incredible 

properties in at least 12 

more cities this year, 

including Milan, Paris 

and Austin. 

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Indulge your alter 

ego pillow swapping 

to this 56th 

floor Manhattan 

apartment listed on 

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ASSET-RICH AND CASH-POOR? 

If your loose change pile doesn’t quite tally to the 

heights required for Airbnb Luxe, but you have a 

home of your own, house swapping could be your 

bargain holiday solution. It’s especially popular with 

families keen to avoid the hefty price tag of hotels 

or serviced apartments while enjoying far more 

space, full kitchens, laundries and, perhaps best of 

all, a ready supply of toys. 

The world’s biggest home exchange platform 

is lovehomeswap.com with 11,000 properties 

in 100 countries – about 1200 in Australia and 

New Zealand. It’s a pretty simple concept – list 

your home for a small monthly fee and browse 

the listings of homes available on your desired 

dates, then message the owner of the matches 

that tempt. You can either arrange a direct swap, 

exchanging homes at the same time or different 

dates or swap homes using a points system. The 

latter is more popular as there is no need to 

match dates and locations with other members. 

You’ll earn points when another member stays 

in your home, then use them to travel to other 

listings at any time. Either way, a cleaning fee is 

likely to be the only bill on checkout. 

ABODE AFLOAT 

Next time you’re looking for London accommodation, 

there’s a novel new contender. The Boathouse is a 

designer boutique hotel on a canal boat permanently 

moored near picturesque Little Venice, close to the 

central city. The contemporary barge was launched in 

partnership with interior design brand Made.com and 

channels their Scandinavian aesthetic in nautical industrial 

style for two to four guests. Take the provided rowboat 

or bicycles for a spin, expand your horizons hiring a boat 

captain or yoga instructor to perfect your dolphin pose 

on the large rooftop deck. 

Image: The Boathouse London Image: The Boathouse London 

GLAMPING REACHES NEW HEIGHTS 

In Melbourne, you can stay in one of six Airstream trailers 

parked on the roof of a carpark at Notel. Each 31 foot (9m) 

aluminium retro beauty is furnished in designer pink with 

goodies like Wi-Fi, an iPad Pro, Netflix and a complimentary 

minibar. Each trailer has its own deck to enjoy the skyline 

views and the top-of-the-range Airstream with Benefits adds 

an outdoor spa and prime position overlooking Melbourne’s 

famous Flinders Lane.

STYLE | special feature 83 

THE HAWAII HOME 

DESIGNED BY CHER 

One of the world’s greatest stars as a singer, comedian and actress, Cher 

might have had an even more successful career as a real estate developer. 

Photos Hualalai Realty

84 STYLE | special feature 

From Florida to California and Hawaii, Cher has had 

her hand in designing and decorating a number 

of homes including on the Big Island in Hawaii at the 

exclusive gated Hualalai Resort. There, she and her 

architect-partner William Long designed a stunning 

ocean-view, Hawaii-meets-Bali style contemporary 

house. The current owner, billionaire businessman Bob 

Parsons (GoDaddy), has the home on the market, fully 

furnished, for US$10.955m (approximately NZ$16m). 

Since 1970, when Cher and Sonny Bono bought 

their first serious home, Cher has been fully engaged in 

managing the décor, first in conjunction with decorator 

Ron Wilson. She would tell him what she wanted, he 

would say it was impossible, and she would say, “Just do 

it.” He always did and worked with Cher on her next 

five home acquisitions through 1991. 

In 1996, she bought a property in Miami Beach and 

took over the decorating herself and also launched 

Sanctuary, her mail-order catalogue. By now, Cher’s 

style was permanently grounded using large pieces and 

varied textures, simply, without clutter. After selling 

the Miami Beach mansion in 2002, she bought and 

decorated another grand mansion in Malibu, then, in 

2008, advanced from decorating to designing the actual 

home in Hawaii with the assistance of William Long. 

Taking full advantage of Hawaii’s perfect weather 

and gentle tradewinds, Cher’s design maximised these 

climate elements by emulating the Balinese open-pod 

architectural style with great expanses of movable 

glass walls that create a vanishing threshold for indooroutdoor 

living. Since air conditioning is rarely necessary 

and overhangs prevent rain showers from coming in, 

it’s not only refreshing but also a practical approach to 

year-round living.

By now, Cher’s style was permanently grounded using large 

pieces and varied textures, simply, without clutter. 

STYLE | special feature 85

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The master suite faces the ocean, 

has an office and private deck with 

wrap-around water feature. 

Spread across just over 3000sqm, the 875sqm house 

is made up of a series of pods. The owner occupies 

the central pod, containing the main living and dining 

rooms, kitchen, casual dining on the lanai, and master 

suite, while guests have separate individual pods at the 

courtyard entrance, so they don’t have to traverse the 

main living area when coming and going. Overall, the 

home includes six bedrooms, and six full and two half 

baths. Some of the baths open to private gardens for 

outdoor showering. 

The master suite faces the ocean, has an office and 

private deck with wrap-around water feature. The 

master bath has custom-stone sinks and a free-standing 

soaking tub open to its own private garden. Outside, 

there is an infinity-edge pool and spa with wide 

panoramic views of the ocean and the members-only 

Ke’olu Golf Course. The buyers will also have access to 

the resort’s shared amenities, which include tennis, golf, 

a swimming pool, private beach club, six restaurants 

and access to the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. 

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Hoi An StreetS Get lost in and amongst the golden 

hued streets of Hoi An and discover boutique galleries, 

cute cafes, restaurants and a multitude of tailor shops. 

This ancient town offers an alluring atmosphere and is a 

buzz with travellers day and night. 

Dine on VietnAmeSe CuiSine Vietnamese cuisine 

boasts aromatic flavours, fresh ingredients and differs in 

each region — look out for Pho, Banh Xeo, Banh mi, Bun 

cha and Goi cuon. Much talked about Vietnamese street 

food also offers a great opportunity to pull up a plastic 

chair, enjoy a Bia Hoi (local beer) and sit amid the locals. 

CruiSe HAlong BAy Cruise the limestone karsts of 

Halong Bay and admire the spectacular scenery. The 

towering karsts and rock island formations jut from the 

sea creating a breath-taking panorama. With majority of 

the islands uninhabited this is nature at its best. 

SCooter or SiDeCAr experienCe Saigon streets 

bustle with scooters at every corner. Explore the hidden 

alleys, shops and street food stalls of Saigon riding 

pillion on a scooter or in the sidecar of an old Russian 

army motorbike. Surrounded by commotion, it offers an 

endearing experience. 

mekong DeltA life The mighty Mekong River flows 

into a rich delta with thousands of waterways forming 

a labyrinth of major currents and secluded canals. 

Providing a lifeline to millions of people, a cruise along 

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the locals. 

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A FLYING VISIT 

TO VIETNAM 

Six flights, five cities and four hotels in eight days. 

Kate Preece dips her toes into a culture influenced 

by many, yet still very much its own entity. 

“Y 

ou’re going to 

love it,” a friend 

said, days before we left 

Christchurch for Vietnam. 

He wasn’t wrong. 

Our whirlwind trip saw 

us overnight in Singapore 

before spending two 

nights each in Ho Chi 

Minh and Hoi An, one 

in Hue and the last in 

Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi. 

“That’s too short,” said 

our Active Asia guide. 

He wasn’t wrong either.


Saigon/Ho Chi Minh 

There are only two seasons in 

Saigon – wet (May-November) 

and dry (December-April). Though 

a rapid downpour isn’t going to 

deter a Kiwi, especially when the 

temperatures remain in the high 

twenties. 

Along with the humidity (80 per 

cent), it’s a bit of a shock to the 

system, as are the seven-million 

scooters that weave through the 

streets with incessant honking – the 

background noise to all cities on 

our south to north trip. 

I’m not going to lie; I had as much 

apprehension around making our 

way through Ben Thanh Market, 

the city’s largest, than I had for 

crossing the road. I had read that 

the stall holders can be aggressive 

and persistent, and you must cling 

to your bags to spite pickpockets. 

However, we made it past the 

weaved bags and placemats, 

‘branded’ clothing and coffee beans 

without being accosted in any way. If 

we had been tempted, however, we 

would have started our bidding at 

30 per cent of the offered price, and 

paid no more than 50%, as advised 

by our Active Asia guide. 

The stories of Saigon’s past are 

told at numerous tourist hotspots 

today, including the War Remnants 

Museum and Independence/ 

Reunification Palace. However, for 

a truly eye-opening experience, Cu 

Chi Tunnels is a must. 

While many tourists make their 

way by bus to the site of the Viet 

Cong’s intricate underground 

system, we travelled by speedboat. 

An hour along the Saigon River 

enabled us to take in scenes of 

lifestyles unfolding around this key 

waterway, saved us up to two extra 

hours in traffic jams and included 

the most delicious pain au chocolat 

(Pat’a Chou French bakery). 

The 250km of tunnels saw 

soldiers live, work (making weapons 

and clothing), fight and die within 

underground rooms that were up 

to three levels deep. Above ground 

they spread hand-made land mines 

and booby traps designed to slow 

everything from American foot 

soldiers to military tanks. 

As tourists visiting the Ben Dinh 

Tunnel site, we can slip down 

into a hole barely wider than 

one’s shoulders, pull the cover 

over top and ‘disappear’ into the 

ground below. A replicated tunnel 

structure two times the original 

size (still only a metre tall by 30cm 

wide), better ventilated and well 

lit, enables visitors to meet the 

challenge of going 100m. The 

majority of our group escape after 

60m. 

Extra purchases could see you 

try your hand at AK-47 shooting 

at the firing range ($40 for 10 

rounds) or come home with a pair 

of shoes made from tyres that 

leave footprints that suggest you’re 

walking in the opposite direction. 

The art of war is a clever one. 

Style tips for the Cu Chi Tunnels 

• Don’t wear white if you think you will venture 

into the tunnels. 

• Time your trip for the morning – for less people 

and a lower temperature. (In the peak season, 

40,000 people go through this site every day). 

• Consider bug repellent – you are walking 

through a jungle after all. 

• Be brave; you know you’re safe in the tunnels.


A history of a different kind can 

be discovered at Fito Museum, 

which tracks the development of 

traditional Vietnamese medicine 

from the Stone Age to today. 

One of the first private museums 

in Vietnam, the six-storey building 

itself is of interest. Moved from 

Hanoi, it is remarkably bigger than 

it first appears, with 14 exhibition 

rooms exploring different fields of 

pharmacy. 

Whether it’s the bamboo houses 

of the Mekong Delta, the carved 

figures of the north or the motherof-pearl 

use of the south, there’s 

also an opportunity to become 

more familiar with Vietnam’s four 

spiritual animals: dragon (power), 

phoenix (beauty), turtle (longevity) 

and unicorn (prosperity). These 

animals line the roofs of pagodas – 

with the unicorn more of a lion than 

what the western world depicts 

– and the turtle often represented 

through a circular symbol, which, 

once you start taking notice of it, 

you will see everywhere. 

We finish our journey, aptly, with 

a cup of tea infused with both lotus 

flower and the highly revered li minh 

mushroom. We are told, one cup will 

add one year to one’s life. Well, then, 

drink up. 

Hoi An 

There is something about Hoi An. 

A 45-minute drive from Danang 

airport, it’s warmer than Ho 

Chi Minh, with a much smaller 

population (around 150,000, versus 

8.5 million of Vietnam’s largest city). 

It almost feels as though you are 

walking through people’s backyards 

once you start winding your way 

through the city streets. Houses are 

being built, reels of wire are being 

straightened out and, down an 

alleyway, you see normal family life 

taking place. 

There are tailors aplenty, though I 

settled on purchasing some custommade 

shoes. A bit of bartering and 

24 hours later, I’m picking up a pair 

of sandals in Vietnamese leather that 

truly do boast an amazing fit – all 

for $30. 

The half-day cycle tour became 

a trip highlight – despite not being 

able to remember the last time I 

was on a bike and the ‘anything 

goes’ approach to road rules. Water 

poured from the sky, pooled on the 

roads and had us completely soaked, 

but we weren’t cold and we gained 

a much wider view of life in Hoi An. 

From rice paddy fields and their 

free-ranging water buffalo, to shrimp 

farms and the rivers complete with 

fish traps (bamboo sticks arranged in 

large circles), we rode easily among 

the lush landscapes that surrounded 

them. At the Thanh Ha pottery 

village, where 300 families live today 

(not all making a living from pottery 

any more), we try our hand at 

making small vessels from the clay 

sourced from the nearby river. 

The houses here are raised well 

above ground level. Vu, our Active 

Asia guide, explains that this is due 

to flooding that was once an annual 

event, with river water rushing in 

through the village to heights of two 

metres. Yet, never was this seen as a 

catastrophe. Rather, a way to wash 

away pests – from termites to rats, 

and fertilise the rice paddy fields. It 

was good luck. Today, man-made 

dams in the mountains see the 

floods less frequent and Mother 

Nature’s way stymied. 

At Tra Que ‘farming’ village we 

see perfectly maintained strips 

of lettuce, mint, spring onion and 

morning glory create a patchwork 

of green, in all its shades. Each 

family owns 100–200sqm of space, 

which they tend laboriously, using 

only homemade seaweed tonics to 

boost growth of their year-round 

gardens. These organic vegetables 

are then taken to the market 

and sold. The leaves of the water 

coconut are used like netting, 

fending off birds and providing 

shelter from the sun. 

As night falls, the streets become 

aglow with brightly coloured lanterns 

and the Thu Bon River covered in 

sampan and floating candles. Flanking 

both sides of the river are eateries 

serving everything from pizza and 

beer to traditional Vietnamese food. 

While deciding, we stopped in on 

the 300-metre-long Nguyen Hoang 

Night Market, a place for souvenirs 

and snacks – a fried frog perhaps?


Hue 

One of the best reasons to add 

Hue to your itinerary is so you can 

experience the 21km Hai Van Pass 

that serves as the border between 

what was the former capital and 

Danang. There’s a 6km tunnel (the 

longest in South East Asia), but it’s 

all about the views on this journey. 

A quaint pitstop, halfway up 

(500m), is enough to cast views 

down over a picturesque village (a 

former leper colony), across the sea 

to the Marble Mountains, Monkey 

Island and everything in between. 

Once back at ground level, a 

myriad of shops sell eucalyptus oil, 

as the surrounding hills are covered 

with gum trees that are felled and 

replanted for use as wood chip and 

paper. There are lotus farms, which 

send the flowers and seed off to 

be used in cooking and tea, and the 

largest lagoon, Tam Giang (20,000 

hectares), on which entire families 

live in boats. 

Then, you reach Hue, another 

city in which history has left many a 

story worth hearing. 

The fourth emperor of Vietnam’s 

Nguyen dynasty, Tu Duc (1829- 

1883) had 104 wives, more than 

100 concubines, three adopted 

sons and an incredible tomb. He 

created a sanctuary across 12 

hectares, on which 40 buildings 

were built from 1864 and at which 

he spent many a day before he 

died. His final resting place is a 

secret – one that saw all his 200 

servants beheaded upon his death. 

From the peaceful oasis planted 

with jack fruit, frangipani and pine 

trees, we head into the city centre’s 

most revered icon – the Imperial 

City. 

Designed by the French, it is 

10km in diameter, with walls 

21-metres thick. After the war, the 

140 buildings once held inside were 

reduced to 20, but restoration is 

big in Vietnam, whether it’s the 

preservation of their centuriesold 

pagoda, or the restoration of 

what is, today, one of Hue’s tourist 

hotspots – and a UNESCO World 

Heritage Site. 

We reflect on a busy day of 

history lessons sipping on local 

Hue beer in a place that sells New 

Zealand ice cream. 

Hanoi 

In the north of this long country, 

Hanoi is the only city we visited 

that can attest to experiencing four 

seasons. 

We pondered whether another 

‘bike tour’ was a good decision 

as rain (heavier than that of Hoi 

An) persisted, but a ‘cyclo-tour’ is 

exactly what you should do in such 

weather. Passengers sit pretty in a 

covered seat, while a driver pedals 

and steers this three-wheeled 

chariot from behind. We smugly 

toured the city while watching, 

in pity, tourists atop real bicycles, 

form poncho rainbows of unrest 

as they passed our rather royal 

wheels. 

Our Active Asia guide stopped 

us at key points of interest – from 

the Ho Chi Minh’s tomb (closed 

to visitors June to August), to the 

railway line (curiously flanked by 

cutely curated coffee shops), the 

government buildings and the north 

gate of this city’s citadel. The ‘old 

quarter’ offers narrow streets and 

tall buildings, clearly home to many, 

with plants trailing over balconies 

stacked with bonsai and even the 

odd pot plant hanging off the crisscross 

of power lines. 

Our visit to Hanoi was all too 

brief, with one night to take in the 

sights. For those staying longer, 

there is every kind of shop you 

could imagine here – from fashion 

to manchester and designer 

homewares. Start the day with a 

good coffee, and you could wander 

the streets all day long.


FLY 

Singapore Airlines makes it easy for South Island travellers 

to land in Vietnam. Fly from Christchurch to Singapore 

direct (10 hours) and refuel at the award-winning 

destination that is Changi Airport. Explore its newest 

attraction, Jewel – the huge shopping mall an easy walk 

from Terminals 2 and 3, and connected to the arrival hall 

of Terminal 1. It has oodles of shops as well as the world’s 

tallest indoor waterfall (40m) with its own evening light 

show (similar to that of Gardens by the Bay). 

From there, Singapore Airlines can fly you to Ho Chi 

Minh (two hours 10 minutes), Danang (two hours 45 

minutes) or Hanoi (three hours 25 minutes). Hop between 

these wonderful cities using Vietnamese Airlines. 

For Business Class and Premium Economy travellers, 

make sure to utilise the Book The Cook option. Up to 24 

hours ahead of your flight, peruse a mind-bogglingly vast 

range of dining options that will have you watching the 

aisles in eager anticipation. 

The Almanity Resort and Spa 

STAY 

The Myst Dong Khoi 

Saigon: The Myst Dong Khoi 

6-8 Ho Huan Nghiep Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1 

This two-year-old hotel was an absolute treat – and it 

wasn’t just because of the complimentary beer in the 

mini bar. Its quirky décor saw a mix of old-school accents 

(working dial telephone) alongside the modernity we seek. 

The outdoor bath was an absolute highlight, and there’s no 

excuse not to use it given there’s a complimentary bikini 

hanging with the robe and slippers. The perks extended to 

‘tea time’ at which you gained another opportunity to dig 

into their most impressive buffet offerings, from 3pm. Then, 

there are the astounding views from the 12th-floor rooftop 

bar and pool – though you’ll want to book in quick, before 

the next-door building obscures the river-side view. With 

a central-city location to boot, the worst thing about The 

Myst is that you’ll be comparing all your other hotels to it! 

Hoi An: The Almanity Resort and Spa 

326 Ly Thuong Kiet, Tan An Ward 

Highly regarded for its spa, the wellness resort comes 

complete with complimentary – and highly recommended 

– yoga to start the day (7am-8.30am). We experienced 

a 45-minute aromatherapy massage before imbibing in 

the sauna and steam room, to emerge as relaxed and 

refreshed as one should, especially when on holiday. 

While we were there, each day was given a colour and a 

meaning, so love – red, and courage – orange, were the 

themes that uplifted us through our stay. 

Hue: The Saigon Morin 

30 Le Loi Street, Phu Hoi 

This French-colonial-style home-away-from-home is one 

of grand proportions – its rooms expansive in both height 

and grandeur. Ideally located alongside the Perfume River, 

the complex also boasts a wonderful outdoor dining facility 

that ensures your day starts off well with an al fresco 

breakfast. 

Hanoi: Silk Path Hotel 

195-199 Hang Bong Street, Hoan Kiem District 

Inner-city apartment is what comes to mind when thinking 

of a room at the Silk Path. Well-appointed, with a marble 

bathroom, the view from the 7th floor balcony gives the 

bird’s eye perspective a traveller doesn’t always get to 

enjoy. Then, there’s the Jacuzzi on the 10th floor! 

Our itinerary was prepared by House of Travel in conjunction with Active Asia. 

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96 STYLE | food 

A TASTE OF VIETNAM 

From Saigon to Hanoi, the street food is extraordinary. However, you 

don’t have to brave the street stalls either, with many napkin and cutlery 

equipped restaurants leaving you sated at $20 per head. 


- EAT - 

‘BEEF PATTIES WITH CITRONELLA’ AT 

NGOC CHAU GARDEN, SAIGON 

Beef cooked on lemongrass skewers, served 

with a peanut sauce, pineapple, Vietnamese 

mint, cucumber, green capsicum, daikon and 

some greens. Create your own rice paper 

parcel with the aforementioned ingredients for 

a flavour hit. 

PHO ON THE STREETS 

You’ve got to do it. Find a place that smells 

delicious and looks busy (our choice was Pho 

Ga Nguyet in Hanoi). Then, grab a seat and 

go for pho – it’s noodle soup, with meat, in 

a flavoursome broth that always comes in a 

generous bowl and can be amplified in taste 

with various condiments on the table. A splash 

of lime and a couple of drops of a mystery chilli 

sauce seemed to do the trick. 

BANH XEO TOM THIT AT QUAN AN 

GON, HANOI 

Our guide directed us to this place, and 

thankfully even picked our dishes, because 

this might not have made the list otherwise. 

Shrimp, pork and noodles were within a 

crispy Vietnamese pancake, that was just 

one ingredient to again layer into rice paper 

with assorted leaves for the ultimate flavour 

combination. 

FRIED STICKY RICE BALL 

There’s sticky rice and then there’s this, the 

street food version. It will arrive as a large 

brown balloon, which is then squished flat and 

cut into pieces using a pair of scissors. It’s sweet 

and very tasty. 

BANH MI 

They say there are a couple of things the 

Vietnamese remain thankful to the French for, 

and the baguette is No 1. A very popular meal 

is one such bread stick filled with a mix of meat 

and salad ingredients, and often paté, that, no 

matter how simple, puts any sandwich place we 

have in New Zealand to serious shame. 

Beef patties 

with Citronella 

Banh mi 

Fried sticky 

rice ball 

Banh xeo tom thit 

Pho (noodle soup)

STYLE | food 97 

- DRINK - 

COFFEE 

Can be bought in the way you’re 

accustomed to ($2 for a cappuccino), 

and it’s not hard to find a great café. 

Vietnamese ice coffee ($1.50) is served 

with milk, or condensed milk – don’t 

knock until you try it! It’ll hit the spot 

for sweet-tooths, or simply dial it back 

to a simple black coffee, if preferred. 

Remember, Vietnam is the second 

largest producer of coffee in the 

world, so they do know a thing or two 

about the stuff – join them to enjoy a 

traditional 'phin' single-cup drip filter. 

BEER 

At as low as $1 (15,000 VMD), it is 

cheaper than bottled water. The local 

beer – and every city has one – is 

typically refreshing and easy drinking, 

even for someone who traditionally 

wouldn’t drink it at home. You can step 

it up a level, though, for craft beer is 

certainly a thing. 

WINE 

Not your cheapest option. Can be $8 

a glass for the house wine, a bottle of 

French red could be found for $40, and 

generally, it appeared easier to purchase 

by the bottle. 

HAPPY HOURS 

Make a note of these, and their times. 

This might see you with cocktails as 

cheap as $5, two-for-one beers, or 

three for two cocktails. 

TOP LEFT: Beer produced in Hanoi; 

ABOVE, FROM LEFT: An iced ‘white 

coffee’ with milk and condensed 

milk alongside an iced ‘milk coffee’ – 

coffee and condensed milk. 

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WINTER 

WARM UPS 

If you’re in need of a winter getaway (who isn’t?) with delicious menus to match, 

there’s plenty to explore throughout the South Island. From cosy pub meals to 

healthy greens to stave off a cold, we’ve travelled around to all the new and 

noteworthy places, sampling incredible eats along the way. Trust us, you don’t 

want to miss out on these menu items, so let’s dive in. 

Words & Photography Vanessa Ortynsky 

Miss Lucy’s 

- QUEENSTOWN - 

The rooftop bar and pizzeria that is Miss Lucy’s (4/47 Camp 

Street, Queenstown) recently celebrated its first birthday 

with a massive party and a brand new menu to boot. While 

it’s near impossible to narrow down the best dishes, we’ve 

done our best…. 

The halloumi mac and cheese is a showstopper and the 

perfect comfort food for these frosty evenings, while the 

jalapeño poppers are equally delicious, especially if you 

like a little kick to start off your meal. Mushrooms feature 

heavily on winter menu, so make sure to try the mushroom 

dumplings and the vegetarian mushroom pizza. Meat lovers 

are in for a treat if they order the spicy lamb pizza – you 

can thank us later. 

For drinks, the team has created a pink gin that rivals 

every other one we’ve tried (and we’ve tried plenty!) plus 

serve a decadent dessert drink in the chocolate martini 

(made with vodka). And as for dessert, on offer are the 

most amazing warm (!) cookies, perfect for dipping in hot 

cocoa. Oh, and they’ve managed to create delightful vegan 

s’mores. My advice is to grab a pal, sit by the fire and dig in. 

Bespoke Kitchen 

Though it’s more of an old favourite than newcomer, 

Bespoke Kitchen (9 Isle Street) is always worth a repeat 

visit. With fried cauliflower, organic brown rice, crispy 

tofu, daily greens, coriander, pickled radish, tamari seeds, 

tahini and peanut sauce, the seasonal bespoke bowl is 

well worth your attention. If you’ve had a few too many 

chocolate martinis at Miss Lucy’s, this bowl is the best 

antidote. For something a bit heartier, try the hash – Agria, 

carrot and kumara hash, with spring onions, crispy corn, 

sunflower seeds, watercress aioli, fried egg, cherry and 

chilli relish. It’s both filling and nourishing. The Allpress 

coffee is consistently excellent as well.


- TEKAPO - 

Our Dog Friday 

If you’re guilty of bypassing 

Tekapo in favour of Queenstown 

and Wanaka, we suggest spending 

a bit more time in this gorgeous 

alpine town. From an informative 

(and photogenic) tour with Lake 

Tekapo Farm Tours to ice skating, 

hot pools or the new Dark Sky 

Project, you won’t be wanting 

for things to do. Afterwards, be 

sure to stop into newbie Our 

Dog Friday (5 Motuariki Lane) 

for gourmet burgers, pulled 

pork loaded fries, and drinks (be 

sure to order a hot toddy). The 

restaurant is perfectly situated at 

the edge of the lake and the menu 

offers the perfect post-activity 

feed to keep everyone happy. 

- CHRISTCHURCH - 

The Athens Yacht Club 

Up until recently, Christchurch’s options for 

a Greek feast were few and far between. 

Enter The Athens Yacht Club (179 Victoria 

Street). By the team at Bar Bar Blacksheep 

(the same name behind Louis, Red Light 

District and You Hanoi Me), this wee gem 

lives up to its claim to be “Greek food fit for 

the gods”. Dig into the grilled pita, tzatziki, 

calamari and spanakopita and soak up the 

atmosphere at the space that was formerly 

Saggio di Vino. The sleek, carefully selected 

nautical décor will have you feeling like 

you’ve set sail in Greece. It’s a beautiful spot 

quickly becoming a local favourite.


The cosy seaside pub 

is an excellent place 

for a hearty meal 

with friends. 

The Pier Hotel 

- KAIKOURA - 

Only a short getaway from Christchurch, 

Kaikoura is undoubtedly a foodie 

destination. One of our favourite places 

for a bite with a view is The Pier Hotel 

(1 Avoca Street). The cosy seaside pub 

is an excellent place for a hearty meal 

with friends and is especially appealing 

when the weather turns, as can often be 

the case in Kaikoura. We’re partial to the 

fish and chips (when in Kaikoura, after all) 

and the crayfish with fries. The wine list 

is extensive and mostly local, so head on 

over with some friends and you might 

just find yourselves staying much longer 

than you planned. 

Slam Club 

If you’re in Kaikoura for the weekend, or 

even just passing through, dropping into 

Slam Club (10 Westend) won’t leave 

you disappointed. The beautiful café 

serves up some of the best espresso in 

the city, alongside sandwiches and baked 

goods. And, if you’re in the mood for a 

treat, order the rhubarb strudel.

STYLE | wine 101 

WINE NOTES 


Mumm Rosé, $69.99 

It’s funny what a bottle of Champagne can do to an office 

on a Friday afternoon. Deadline chatter was refocused 

on how long the bottle should be in the freezer, and 

then fridge, to attain the ultimate temperature (8°C) in 

anticipation of that celebratory “pop”. 

When all were satisfied, and the clock called time, we sat 

poised for that first sip. 

The fine streams of bubbles fizzed on the tongue and 

matched our group’s effervescence. 

“I just love it,” Gemma declared, prompting a Mexican 

wave of nods. “It’s super lively.” 

Despite little action on the nose, the copper-tinged blend 

of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier sent the mind 

to lasting thoughts of “peaches and cream”, “strawberries”, 

“vanilla” and “Granny Smith” apples”. It was fresh, it was 

fruity, and we didn’t care that it wasn’t summer. 

There’s no doubting this rose put the ‘cool’ back into our 

Friday afternoon. What a great bottle to salute something 

special or add a bit of colour to a dreary winter’s day. 

Te Awa Single Estate 

Syrah 2017, $39.99 

Having recently found myself at this 

particular winery in Napier, it was 

pleasing to look back on my tasting 

notes and recall this wine with 

fondness once more. 

Void of any jammy notes, this wee 

beauty is bold in colour and deep in 

flavour. Realistically, you can expect 

to be satisfied by its quality with it 

being grown in the world-renowned 

Gimblett Gravels district. 

Best enjoyed at its own backyard, 

where you can stop in for a long lunch, 

bookended with (free) wine tastings, 

it’s hard not to find a new favourite in 

the Te Awa range.

102 STYLE | promotion 

EAT, MEET AND 

GREET 

N 

ew on the Christchurch food scene, Vices & 

Virtues has been conscientiously created to 

present an on-trend, seasonal menu that’s matched 

by a stylish, ambient setting. Having rubbed shoulders 

with Peter Gordon and Michelin-star peers, executive 

chef Tejas Nikam ensures the contemporary dishes 

satisfy all palates – particularly discerning vegetarians 

and vegans – and have you keenly booking in breakfast, 

lunch, dinner and drink dates at your new local. 

1. 

2. 

3. 

TOP THREE 

Vices & Virtues’ most popular dishes 

this season: 

Wairiri Buffalo Burrata 

With mixed heritage tomatoes, salanova 

leaves, dried olive crumbs and mango nam 

phrik. 

Fresh from the Sea 

Sustainable line-caught fish with shrimp 

sambal, pumpkin and coconut puree, 

fennel and almond dukkah. 

30-day Aged Angus Eye Fillet 

Pasture-grazed sous vide fillet, truffle Agria, 

mushroom purée, puffed buckwheat, 

balsamic onion and watercress. 

Q & A WITH 

TEJAS NIKAM 

What’s your philosophy on food? 

Local produce is more important than ever. There’s 

nothing better than cooking with delicious ingredients that 

are in season – half your work is done, as you can taste 

the difference and that’s what gourmet is. The right colour, 

taste, texture and flavour are key to executing a top dish. 

Why do you choose to cook using sous vide method? 

Sous vide prevents moisture loss and guarantees the besttasting 

meats, vegetables or slow-cook cuts. It involves 

placing our food in silicone pouches, releasing the air, 

and cooking it in a very precisely heated water bath. This 

method is healthier and safer. 

What is burrata? 

Traditionally, burrata is a fresh Italian cows’ milk cheese 

made from mozzarella and cream. The outer shell is solid 

mozzarella, while the inside contains stracciatella and 

cream, giving it an unusual, soft texture. What makes the 

one we use here at Vices & Virtues so unique is it is made 

using buffalo milk from a local supplier, Wairiri. 

What’s one kitchen tool you can’t do without? 

In a commercial kitchen, it’s a Thermomix – a multipurpose 

tool that achieves consistently good results. 

Guilty pleasure? 

It has always been chocolate. Working with the best 

quality chocolate from all around the world and creating 

new sweet and savoury dishes is always a fun challenge. 

Chocolate decadence is my favourite dessert at Vices & 

Virtues as I am using Valrhona chocolate from France, 

combined with flavours like mint, strawberry, rose and 

caramel.

WAIRIRI BUFFALO 

BURRATA 

INGREDIENTS (SERVES 2) 

150g Wairiri buffalo burrata 

2 red heirloom cherry tomatoes 

2 yellow heirloom cherry 

tomatoes 

2 black heirloom cherry tomatoes 

1 red unripe tomato 

2 handfuls mesclun leaves 

40ml mango nam phrik 

20ml olive oil 

sea salt to season 

MANGO NAM PHRIK 

50g green chilli 

4 garlic cloves 

100g ginger, peeled 

200ml lime juice 

30g mint leaves 

100g coriander with stalks 

500ml sunflower oil 

1 tsp flaky salt 

1 litre mango puree 

(Boiron) 

METHOD 

Cut the burrata cheese in half and 

let it be on room temperature. 

Cut all the heirloom tomatoes 

into half and red tomato into 

thin slices. 

Arrange sliced red tomato on 

plate (like carpaccio) and make 

a small bed of mesclun leaves 

on top. 

Place the burrata cheese onto 

mesclun leaves and spread tricolour 

cherry tomato around the 

cheese. Season the tomatoes 

with salt. 

TO MAKE NAM PHRIK 

Cut chilli, ginger and garlic 

into small pieces. 

Place everything in mixer 

except mango puree and salt. 

Blend until smooth. 

Mix mango puree and salt 

and then blitz for 20 seconds. 

TO SERVE 

Dress the burrata cheese 

and salad with mango 

nam phrik and olive oil. If 

desired, sprinkle olive crumbs 

over top. 

47–49 Salisbury Street, Christchurch 

03 930 7001 

vicesandvirtues.co.nz


FOOD FINDS 

From eatery updates to delicious dishes, we provide 

the scoop on the latest taste sensations. 

GO BACK TO... 

New to Northlands and beckoning the taste 

buds with a new menu is The Coffee Club, 

offering a great selection of breakfast and lunch 

fare and catering for gluten-free, vegetarian and 

vegan diets. The Potato Rosti with Smashed 

Avo, Feta and Bacon or Smoked Salmon tempts 

and the Pancake Stack with Lemon Cream 

Cheese (which just happens to be vegan too) 

will sate sweet-tooths. You’ll find The Coffee 

Club in Langdons Quarter, near Hoyts. 

OPEN FOR BUSINESS 

There’s a new Christchurch eatery worthy of your next 

reservation. Designed by Sydney’s award-winning Rachel 

Luchetti and with an executive chef from The Sugar 

Club in Auckland, Vices & Virtues (Sudima Laneway, 

47-49 Salisbury Street) is a synergy of delicious talent. 

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FRESH ON THE PLATE 

Now’s the time of year to enjoy local blue cod and gurnard 

straight from Lyttelton Harbour at Fisherman’s Wharf (39 

Norwich Quay, Lyttelton) – the cod baked with coconut cream, 

lime pickle and seared banana comes highly recommended. Also 

especially good, fished in Invercargill waters, are paua (try the 

dumplings) and butterfish, those with a penchant for its succulent 

white flesh checking ahead for its appearances on the specials 

menu. Best enjoyed simply pan seared with a herb crust or butter 

and some hearty winter veges. And a cheeky chardonnay.


WINTER WARMER 

Cosy up by the fire at Untouched World Kitchen (155 

Roydvale Avenue) with super tasty and nutritious comfort 

food like this sirloin with Swiss cheese, caramelised onion, 

pickled beets, greens, mayo and fried egg, all deliciously 

sandwiched between freshly made sourdough. 

BOWLING US OVER 

Enjoying a smoothie bowl is the closest 

we’ll get to having dessert for breakfast. 

Pixie Bowls in Havelock North (1/19 Joll 

Road) is a must-visit the next time you’re 

up in the Hawke’s Bay area. The teensy 

café and eatery is known for its flavourful 

smoothie bowls, which are packed 

with fruit, coco whip and a handful of 

toppings, from cocoa nibs to peanut. 

Image: Vanessa Ortynsky 

Image: Gerard O’Brien, Otago Daily Times 

AFTER FIVE 

If you have an affinity for craft beer and 

live music, Ombrellos Kitchen and Bar 

(10 Clarendon Street) needs to be on 

your radar. One of Dunedin’s most 

popular bars, Ombrellos is set amongst 

two beautiful houses joined together with 

a year-round courtyard. Recently named 

the best craft beer bar and restaurant in 

Otago and Southland, you won’t regret a 

visit here. 

SO HOT RIGHT NOW 

Kimchi on everything is still reigning 

supreme! Previously reserved for 

Korean dishes, we continue to see 

kimchi being added to anything and 

everything. Try the kimchi toastie 

at Kadett (371 St Asaph Street) or 

make your own at home. This is 

a trend that’s showing no signs of 

slowing down.

106 STYLE | motoring 

A RACY LITTLE NUMBER 

If you haven’t been introduced to the Peugeot 3008 GT 

then you’d best make the first move. 


HISTORY LESSON 

The relationship between 

the Peugeot and the 

Citroen began in 1974, 

when Peugeot bought a 

38.2 per cent share of its 

new French ally, which, two 

years later, increased to 

89.95% with the formation 

of the PSA Group. (Today, 

the French manufacturing 

company also includes 

Opal and Vauxhall). 

When driving past a wall of windows, 

there’s something satisfying about 

taking a fleeting glance at the 3008’s 

reflection. You’re not in any old SUV, no; 

you’re in one with that je ne sais quoi that 

only the French can deliver. 

If your day begins early on a winter 

morning, it’ll be off to a good start with 

the heated seats, auto-defrost switches 

for front and rear windows, as well as 

the heated side mirrors, but… most 

importantly, while waiting for the ice to 

clear, you can flick on the driver’s seat 

massage. Will it be ‘cat paw’, ‘wave’, 

‘stretch’, ‘lumber’ or ‘shoulders’? My vote 

goes to cat paw, turned up to high – 

along with the radio volume, which will 

mask that mechanical whirl of the ‘paws’. 

Despite the spa-like environment, you 

are still driving and if you’ve spent any 

time in a Citroen you will feel quite at 

home. You’ll notice the same set-up 

on your eight-inch touch-screen display 

and same kind of personalisation for 

the cockpit. 

This Peugeot doesn’t mess about 

with six different driving modes, but 

instead there is one ‘Sport’ button – by 

far my most favourite one to push. This 

car comes to life in Sport. I wish I’d 

had the chance to make a trip through 

the Lyttelton tunnel to hear the roar 

reverberating against the concrete 

surrounds. Instead, I had to settle for a bit 

of a growl through the Merivale shopping 

area. It was still enough to make my inner 

bogan smile, just a little. 

The 3008 is a spacious vehicle that will 

easily tick the family wagon box. It was 

the kids who discovered that, when the

STYLE | motoring 107 

back seat arm rest is pulled down, 

you can open up a hole into the 

boot. A handy hidey-hole for things 

they are likely to forget about in 

approximately two seconds flat. 

A nice surprise was to open the 

door and see a circle of light cast on 

the ground, with the Peugeot lion 

proudly posed in the middle. Purely 

aesthetic, it’s still a pretty good party 

trick, adding to the more practical 

aspects that include the hands-free 

tailgate and wireless charging pad. 

The 12.3-inch HD screen that 

is the driver’s command centre is 

fully customisable – there’s no need 

to stick to a couple of simple old 

dials. There’s ‘minimum’, ‘personal’ 

or ‘navigation’, as well as ‘dials’ for 

the traditionalist, with each setting 

providing different information for 

your driving experience. 

The dials, whether displayed 

two-dimensionally, or as if they are 

on their edge, give you that racecar 

feel again as you sit in an eightway 

adjustable driver’s seat that’s 

sculpted comfortably, albeit firmly. 

It’s a more race-ready seat than 

recliner – though, let’s not forget 

about that cat paw setting. 

There are two choices for 

‘ambience’ and jumping into ‘boost’ 

was not purely about making 

red the dominant accent colour 

throughout the displays. No, it 

was then I discovered this car has 

options for fragrance. And here’s 

me thinking I was merely breathing 

in the perfume of the previous 

lady driver. 

While new cars continue their 

journey to autonomous driving, 

some also have the ability to target 

the senses and create the ultimate 

interior setting at the push of a 

button or two – and, if you’re lucky, 

a touch of massage therapy to boot. 

PEUGEOT 3008 

SUV GT DIESEL 

LIKES: 

Parking brake automatically applying 

when the car is turned off. 

The handy spaces up front for cups, 

pens, sunglasses, plus the cavernous 

centre compartment. 

Subtlety of lane-changing alert lights 

on wing mirrors. 

DISLIKES: 

The noise of the massage seat 

(audible only when all else is quiet). 

Reaching into the wireless pad 

can result in bumping one of the 

control switches. 

TECHNOLOGY: 

Mirror Screen – enabling Apple 

CarPlay, Android Auto and 

MirrorLink. Wireless phone dock 

charging station. 

VEHICLE SIZE: 

Length 4447mm; width 1841mm; 

height 1624mm 

SAFETY RATING: 

European ENCAP 5 stars 

FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 

53 litres 

FUEL CONSUMPTION: 

5 out of 6 stars; 4.8l/100km 

ENGINE: 

4 cylinder, 1997cc 

TRANSMISSION: 

6-speed automatic 

IMPORTANT NUMBERS: 

133kW, 400Nm; 0-100km/h 8.9 sec

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A NIGHT AT HOGWARTS 

The Great Hall at The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora opened 

its doors to 150 people for a night of magic, in support 

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