For people who enjoy boutique shopping, is fast becoming a city of Boutique Businesses specialty shops and cafes. This summer, take a day to stroll the local shops and sample the town’s eateries. Wander the galleries and follow the informal graffiti trail through the city streets. Experience our markets and relax in the varied open spaces like Huatoki Plaza, Revive City Landing or the Coastal Walkway. WORDS Yvette Batten PHOTOS Roger Richardson

LIVE MAGAZINE I dec16–JAN17 ISSUE I 49 is already famed for the mountain, the surf, our gardens and art. Increasingly people are discovering our beaches too, and our evolving network of walkways.

But what may have been overlooked is Lovingly crafted desserts, pastries, the unique shopping experience New Plymouth’s Central Business District artisan bread & savouries offers, from the recently opened West End Precinct to the pockets of historical Brunch menu * Take away coffee window * Catering buildings scattered throughout. Ever since the Len Lye Centre was completed last year, it is like a fuse has been lit that is steadily working its way along Devon St, igniting redevelopment, creation and expansion. New businesses are constantly popping up, while established ones are moving and growing or revamping what they offer. Filled with unique shops, intriguing alleyways, unexpected art and sculptures, retro buildings, plenty of 41 Devon St East, on the Hill - P: 06 769 9543 seats and shady trees, the city is a welcoming and relaxing place to be. Mon - Tues 7am – 3pm * Weds- Sat 7am – 4pm *Sun 9am – 3pm *E: [email protected]

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50 I LIVE MAGAZINE I dec16–JAN17 ISSUE LIVE MAGAZINE I dec16–JAN17 ISSUE I 51 Christmas Shopping Spree Until December 18, shops in the Business and Retail Association COLLECTABLE GIFTS WITH A TOUCH OF NOSTALGIA (BARA) will offer customers who spend more than $20 in store an entry into the draw for a shopping spree.

Association co-ordinator, Michelle Brennan, says the shopping spree prize is part of the Shop Local campaign. “It’s encouraging people to do their Christmas shopping in town and support the local businesses. WANTING TO “If we don’t support them there will be less shops, which will Helen Knaggs, manager and BUY RETRO 9am - 9pm every day & ANTIQUES affect the vibrancy of the Central Matt Clarke, co-owner - Kingsway contributing artist surrounded Menswear, proudly serving by exclusively designed Inside the VIDEO EZY store Business District.” Taranaki since 1934 Taranaki gifts and artworks Shoreline Complex. Molesworth St, NP. Phone 758 1663

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“Businesses themselves re-invest in the community if they’re supported,” Michelle says. Trade Aid was part of the last Shop Local campaign held in July, and shop manager Donna Stonnell, noted it had many positive spin-offs for businesses and was popular with customers. “It’s busy to do it in store, but I think its’s a good initiative and people love it. “Once they’re aware of it and see the Truly beautiful Christmas gifts entry forms on the counter they asked specialty fabrics, cushions and cushion covers if they were eligible to enter it. professional interior design service “We try to encourage everybody to + a special chair + throws + rugs wallpapers + enter. Probably 95 per cent enter and + books + vases + platters and bowls 52 Currie Street . New Plymouth the ones that don’t are usually in a + lamps and lightshades + more 06 757 8566 . [email protected] home furnishing hurry.” /bijoueliot Michelle says the Shop Local Nick Bull, owner - Shoe Clinic, proud to promotion is being held in the lead up be 100% locally owned and operated to Christmas to encourage people to shop earlier and take the pressure off. “By coming in early there’s parking options available, it gives them plenty of time to make up their mind for those special presents so it’s not a rush job.” All the shops in BARA contribute to the Shop Local shopping spree. The winner gets to spend the prize on what they’d like in BARA shops We’ve got you Participating shops will have SHIRTS SHoeS posters to let customers know they’re sorted for Xmas! involved and they’re listed on the Chamber of Commerce website taranakichamber.co.nz.

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54 I LIVE MAGAZINE I dec16–JAN17 ISSUE LIVE MAGAZINE I dec16–JAN17 ISSUE I 55 We are unique, we are individual – we are Gnarley! Specialising in men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories. Come and see us at Gnarley for a fashion look that is uniquely YOU.

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to the efforts of the Let’s Go team at Free Parking council, you’ll discover New Plymouth is a lovely city to cycle around. A major achievement for BARA was helping Business convince New Plymouth THE CHRISTMAS FAIRY HAS ARRIVED District Council to and Retail implement free parking Association along Devon Street all day Like most mothers with a young family, Anna had put her dental wishes on hold. on Saturdays until the Jane’s Gallery owner Ross 24th June 2017. Gadsby, a member of BARA, After seeing the wonderful dental results Kerry had achieved adds shopping locally is a for her sister, Anna decided she had waited long enough. There is a time restriction of two It was her turn to have lovely straight, white teeth! hours in the parking bays along Devon more personal experience St however, and the time restrictions for customers. Firstly, Kerry reshaped 4 of her upper front teeth with direct on non-metred timed parking (eg: tooth coloured bonded resins. BEFORE P60s; P10s; etc) still apply 7 days “It’s personalised service,” he says. Her 2 upper centrals were crowned with porcelain to match. a week from 8am - 6pm, with the “You’re not just buying online. You’re exception of public holidays, unless actually being served by somebody Anna then had Orthodontic Braces fitted to reshape her bite. otherwise stated on the signs. who knows what they’re doing.” After a year of treatment these were removed and retainers fitted. “It is making a difference. Customers He thinks the Shop Local campaign aren’t so stressed. They’re spending is a great idea because it encourages Finally, after a hygiene and bleaching programme, Anna more time in the shops because they people to bring their custom to town. was finished. are not worrying about getting a “If they don’t shop locally there won’t P: 027 924 4750 parking ticket,” Michelle says. be any businesses in town. Everyone WOW !! What a transformation. 501 Devon Street East, Strandon If you’re planning on just buying will move out,” he says. (Next to Snappers Takeaways) a few things and maybe meeting Ross joined BARA when it started AFTER someone for lunch, why not bike or OPEN Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm, in 2014 because he liked the unified walk in along one of our walkways? approach to helping retailers with Sat 10am to 4pm. Then you don’t have to worry about things like the Shop Local campaign. CLOSED Sunday. finding a parking spot, and thanks Michelle explains BARA is a joint

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initiative with Taranaki Chamber of “We look at what we can do to add to Commerce and it also works closely the experience for people because with the Council. they’re in town anyway.” Asha “There are lots of exciting projects Another initiative is the CBD underway that are due over the next Working Group, which meets monthly. UK-based menu with a Celtic hint couple of years, but in the meantime, Members include the mayor and 60 seat restaurant • A la carte dining our focus is on what we can do in town.” several councillors, BARA committee $179 The main aim is to foster and grow members, Taranaki Chamber of vibrancy in New Plymouth’s central Commerce staff and building owners. retail sector. New members are welcome and The bar is now three times the size! BARA has more than 90 members, need to have a genuine interest in which includes business owners, keeping New Plymouth’s central retailers, building owners and their city alive. interested parties. Benefits include being part of a Sangria “If we collaborate and work together, unified view in the development that’s going to add up to a better and beautification of town and experience for people when they come participation in promotions like the into town to shop.” Shop Local campaign. $189 New Plymouth Trade Aid shop manager, Donna Stonnell, says OPEN OPEN Getting in joining BARA is a worthwhile move FOR LUNCH FOR DINNER and encourages other prospective Outdoor seating for meals or drinks. Friday 12pm Tue – Sat the Spirit members to join. to 2pm 5.30pm ‘til late “As retailers you need to get behind the association and support them BARA supports major because it’s only going to work with Chef Dustin Horton Dye the support of the retailers.” with owner, Bertie events like WOMAD Burleigh and AmeriCARna by Find New Plymouth CBD Alive on Facebook for BARA shops’ opening encouraging members to hours during the festive season. •• dress their windows and create atmosphere for Viva Las Vegas! Our new pokie room has 18 machines. 568 Devon Street East, NP (at Fitzroy Lights) customers. 58 Egmont Street, New Plymouth • P. 7588561 • www.peggygordons.com • P 06 758 4863 OPEN Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm Sat 9am – 1pm 58 I LIVE MAGAZINE I dec16–JAN17 ISSUE LIVE MAGAZINE I dec16–JAN17 ISSUE I 59 Find us on Facebook • www.fitzroyshoes.com