Dean Brettschneider Fashion, Food & Homewares

Complimentary October 2020 MONTHLY PUBLICATION

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08 The Global Baker Dean Brettschneider 11 Feature Fashion, Food & Homewares

essence magazine is proud to be North Canterbury owned & operated Distributed monthly since 2003 to rural and urban contents letterboxes throughout North Canterbury. Essence We are all over the place in this were on deadline and needed issue - which has been fun! something stronger than coffee! Magazine is dedicated to promoting the personality, places and businesses in our unique community. The Global baker and business When it comes to summer most magnate Dean Brettschneider of us want to make the most of Printed copies this month - 30,000 which includes 10,000 SHOP chats with our writer Pattie our outdoor space – whether Christchurch addresses. For further information or our Summer knitting is Pegler about the secrets to that’s an unruly bit of grass or Eco Felt print dates please get in touch. THE his success. From his early an expansive deck. So how do Planters here with gorgeous Brand years growing up at Waikuku you get started? Pattie finds the Insect Hotel New cottons! Beach, attending Rangiora High answers on page 24 13 Homewares Mugs School and becoming a young If you are looking for further apprentice at the Rangiora inspiration - the Fernside Garden LOOK Bakery. His story is on page 8 Tour is coming up. Check out With a lifetime spent travelling page 26 for details. 08 Profile Love Shopping? overseas and 30 years living Our special feature in this issue in the United States, North Our region has some superb stores, offering all sorts of Happy Cottons to create is - Fashion, Food and Home. It cute gi s for Xmas Canterbury born, Stella Robinson Cover Image: O Cosmetics have arrived in unique items to generate interest and conversation. Fabel and Flora Handcrafted Soap has been a privilege for us to put invites us into her award-winning this together because we believe Silverstream. The dedicated team of beauty home for coffee and delicious we have the very best boutique therapists and hair stylists at Le Plaisir date scones. Her home is filled stops and eateries right here welcome you to enjoy a relaxing experience with memories and intriguing in North Canterbury. We have in their boutique salon. objects that she has collected increased our normal print run www.leplaisir.co.nz over the years and the large this issue to include an extra Dachshund DMC Natura Linen garden is outstanding - I don’t Garden Planter for summer shawls 10,000 copies to Christchurch Photographer; Carmen Peter believe my photos or space homes just so we can share the constraints do it justice. Page 23 excitement. The Fabric of Society’s great space is a Rachel Vogan, The Happy showcase for their wide selection of fabric We welcome any feedback or Gardener joins the essence team story ideas. Please email us on: off the roll, Chalk Paint®, homewares to share her wealth of knowledge Hand dyed cotton for [email protected] 09 Events and occasional furniture, both old and cardies & tops about life up the garden path. new. 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As I Our Birthday parties princesses are Elsa, Ana, Aerial, Belle, Cinderella, Tiana, Rapunzel, pay and what the next best buyer will pay for management, and I don’t think this is going say, this will be live-streamed, and you will Snow White, Moana, Tinkerbell and faeries plus any property. In some cases, the di erence can to stop anytime soon. also be able to ask the experts questions on the night. Super Hero’s - Spider-Man, Batman and amount to tens of thousands of dollars. When In my 15 years working within the industry, new characters! considering this, the investment in a complete I am finding the latest legislation, which is The sessions will be recorded, so if you are marketing campaign can have a huge return due to take e ect in February next year, is unable to watch them live you can watch We are available for Birthday parties, Christmas on investment. work functions, weddings and more. the most complicated to date. Couple this them at a time that works best for you. 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6 October 2020 | essence essence | October 2020 7 The Christmas Country Fete Honour Festival 2021

We are delighted to announce that The Christmas Honour Festival 2021 is the inaugural event THE GLOBAL BAKER Country Fete has a new long term home. created in honour of your mind, your body, This year, the Fete will move back to North Canterbury and our planet. Words: Pattie Pegler Images: Supplied to the historic “Amberley House”. A yoga festival supporting New Zealand This event attracts over 4000 people from all over businesses who stand true to ethical and From Rangiora High School student to baking business world beyond North Canterbury. the world, eager to spend a great day out in the sustainable practices and those in our magnate – we caught up with Dean Brettschneider to find “It was an intrigue. I was certainly countryside. communities who have a desire for more - out the secrets of his success. aware that I had another culture in The Christmas Country Fête has a true Fete more care for our land and environment, and my life,” says Dean. Type Dean Brettschneider into the Google search bar and atmosphere. more peace within our minds and bodies. the autocomplete options include ‘sourdough recipe’ and At 20 he headed overseas using Please visit our Facebook page for updates and news. 27 Feb 2021, Amuri Estate, Hanmer Springs ‘net worth’. They seem like a strange combo – but perhaps money his parents had offered him not for a man who has created his own personal brand as in lieu of a 21st birthday party. He the Global Baker. gained experience, worked in the Today Dean owns several businesses in Singapore including an artisan bakery chain Baker & Cook, a Postponed Waikuku Exhibition rises again. pizza brand Plank Sourdough, Mo & Jo a burger brand, Crosstown Doughnuts and his own baking and cooking The annual exhibition of work by artists from the school. Oh, and he does some consultancy work around Waikuku area was sadly postponed in March due to the the globe. So is working non-stop basically the key to Covid-19 lockdown. Happily the group (Waikuku Artists business success? Incorporated or WAI) is going ahead with the show on “You have to be relentless, you know,” says Dean the weekend of 31 October and 1 November in the id speaking from Singapore. “Relentless on yourself, on Gallery at the Brick Mill on Highway One in Waikuku. Station Café Shop your relationships, on your family. Relentless on yourself The exhibition is open from 10am to 4pm both weekend physically. I think that was part of the motivation to write days and adult admission is by gold coin donation. Vibrant and Whimsical the biography really. I felt there was a story to be told This year’s show focuses around the work of guest The Station Café has been buzzing everything is for sale”. This includes about that side of it.” artist, Elisha Clarke-Jordan who is known for her animal since it reopened under the new some of the fabulous display tables and Dean’s biography, Passion Is My Main Ingredient, does sculptures in stainless steel, and the group is delighted that she has agreed to owners, Steve and Vivienne King. The restored cabinets that are part of the show behind the scenes. And it’s exhausting. He’s winning show her work. couple are now looking forward to furniture. awards, he’s buying a bakery, he’s working for corporates, UK, met his future wife and moved back to New Zealand. adding to the space for their customers WAI artists will be showing work in a range of media including; painting, sculpture, The couple aim to create an interesting he’s in London, he’s in Shanghai, he’s writing baking There followed a career that saw him buy and sell his own – with the opening of the Station Café photography and pottery. A visit to the exhibition is always a delight because of the destination for people at The Station books, he’s on television. He simply doesn’t stop. bakery in Dunedin, start writing his own baking books, Shop offering gifts and fashion. imaginative and clever work on show. Café and Shop. And now as well as work for a variety of corporates and spend several years in Early Years This year, once again, we are very pleased to have Totalspan, Woodend as our major “I wanted to create a vibrant and enjoying a coffee or an al fresco lunch in the dynamic city of Shanghai. There was no such thing as sponsor and we are also very grateful for the support of all our sponsors. Without their He attributes that drive to various sources. Growing up in whimsical space,” says Vivienne who is the outdoor courtyard area – there is the regular hours but he enjoyed the adrenalin of it and help running our show would be much more difficult. Waikuku Beach he recalls putting Readers Digest books the driving force behind the shop. She chance to do a little browsing or even honed his skills. The opening night on Friday 30 October at 7.30pm is always a very enjoyable community down his socks as shin pads for soccer. has spent many hours researching items some early Christmas shopping. But nobody gets to work on this basis without sacrifices event and an opportunity to be have the first chance of purchasing an artwork. Opening to stock and trying to create just the The store opened on the 13th October so and Dean has stacked up two divorces and moved around night tickets $25 can be purchased from the id Gallery at the Mill or from the Waikuku right blend of items, colours and pricing. “I came from nothing. And so it was very Beach store and café or $30 at the door. take some time to drop in for a coffee and so much he seems to lack roots. He feels more European Her research has paid off and the space important to me to be able to provide,” he says. he says but business is in Singapore, for now. He has a browse around Rangiora’s newest is an appealing variety of everything. It’s retail offering. friends and family in New Zealand. His son is in London. the sort of space that you walk around cycling and travelling and is a Netflix junkie who’s been But he also experienced an early taste of hard work and It’s something he seems aware of but also pragmatic wanting to pick up every item for a bingeing on Sons of Anarchy. success that spurred him on. As the only boy in the home about. Money cannot buy happiness he is clear, but it can closer look – colours and textures and economics group at Rangiora High School when the then buy security and freedom and choice. But he also likes people and is well experienced in shape draw the eye. owner of Rangiora Bakery, late John van Til, came looking “I was building financial freedom and that comes at a television work having appeared as a judge on NZ’s Hottest You’ll find colourful Frida Kahlo candles, for an apprentice Dean was chosen by default. cost…I live on my own. I spend 99% of my time on my Home Baker way back in 2011. Since then he’s done SATURDAY incense cones and jewellery along with That was in 1985. own. I make a lot of business decisions on my own,” several television shows including most recently, The Great 27TH FEB 2021 homewares. And on one side of the Kiwi Bake Off. store stylish summer fashions dominate During the early days of apprenticeship he lived with he says. AMURI ESTATE from labels such as Bohemian Trader his grandmother, Nana Smith, in Rangiora and worked But he’s on good terms with his first wife and has a One of the projects he is enthusiastic about is that he 128 MEDWAY ROAD 16-hour days as he learnt his trade. He captained the New and colourful Australian brand Olga da strong relationship with his son, Jason, 24. When Dean’s has recently acquired the Singapore rights to The Great HANMER SPRINGS Zealand Baking Team to victory for Trans-Tasman Baking Polga. All with reasonable price tags. first marriage broke up Jason opted to stay in Shanghai Singapore Bake Off from the BBC. “It means I own the 11AM - 7PM Trophy in 1987 and in 1988 was New Zealand Baking with his father for a year. It was a year that cemented format here and I just need to work with the TV networks And a point of difference here say Apprentice of the Year – amongst many other awards. It their relationship says Dean. And he has put a focus on to produce it,” he explains. A yoga festival celebrating Steve and Vivienne is that “pretty much was the sense of pride and satisfaction in his skills that maintaining that ever since. education and empowerment. rewarded him – and set him up for the future. Embarking on producing a television series sounds like Yoga, speakers, The Station Café & Shop, So what next? Well he’s ‘semi-retired’ he says. He doesn’t exactly the sort of semi-retirement that you’d expect from musicians, artisan 2 Blackett Street, Rangiora Meanwhile his Dutch father and a grandmother who sent bake anymore but he does teach occasionally. He loves this high energy entrepreneur. demonstions and vendors Opening hours: gifts from Holland at Christmas gave him an interest in the WWW.HONOURFESTIVAL.NZ Tuesday – Sunday: 9.30am to 4.30pm

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You’ll find us at the airport end of Sawyers Arms Road, right beside the Compass Pools Christchurch Display Centre and Goom Landscapes new HQ. North Canterbury We’re all part of the Goom Group so when it comes to creating the landscape of your dreams, we have you covered! The Little Big Tree Company HOME • FASHION • FOOD 485 Sawyers Arms Road, Christchurch Phone 03 3597100 | www.littlebigtreecompany.co.nz

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10 October 2020 | essence essence feature | October 2020 11 Waimakariri Shopping: A Breath of Fresh Air TWINE Twine Antiques is a treasure trove of vintage finds! You will discover an eclectic mix of antiques, collectables and furniture Need a day out? Look no further… to all sorts of gems for your garden - a varied and ever changing array of beautiful and unusual pieces. New stock arrives daily, so Waimakariri is a short drive Hit the high streets of the there’s always something to browse! north of Christchurch and is main towns or hop in the car making a name for itself as the and cruise to a handful of Situated in the Old School Collective, Waikuku boutique shopping destination out-of-the-way destinations www.facebook.com/twineantiques in Canterbury. where you can nab yourself The antithesis of the big city a gorgeous antique, a unique malls, shopping in Waimakariri artwork or some divine incorporates small, local additions for your home or businesses, sunshine and fresh garden. Maybe swing by a air, and more than a few hidden farmers’ market or two, pick up gems to be found if you’re some fresh flowers and make BLACKWELLS willing to explore. Whether a stop to relax and refuel at With an extensive range of homewares, gifts and fashion FI’S FLOWERS ‘n’ ART you’re on the hunt for high-end some of the many quality cafes right through to carpet, drapes and hunting and fishing dotted about the region. Fi’s Flowers ‘n’ Art is a modern florist and art business located fashion boutiques or top-notch supplies - Blackwells Department Store is a timeless in Rangiora with beautiful wares and the WOW factor! Fi has preloved items, beautiful Friendly faces, charming treasure in the heart of Kaiapoi. Established in 1871 the a team of experienced florists, who can cater for all of your homewares and gifts or this eateries, stunning country store’s long history is built on exceptional customer needs. Come in for a leisurely browse and view our fantastic season’s must-have shoes and views and all the boutique service and a great shopping experience for all. range of flowers, gifts and art. accessories, Waimakariri will shopping you could want: for a www.blackwellsdeptstore.co.nz deliver in spades. real breath of fresh air escape www.fisflowers.co.nz With over 30 boutique stores to Waimakariri, where once is never enough. to experience in and around FABRIC OF SOCIETY Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Oxford, Not sure where to start on and Waikuku, the district your Waimakariri shopping The perfect haunt for the stylish homewares shopper The Fabric is attracting an increasing trip? Visit our handy boutique PARAMOUNT PLUMBING SUPPLIES of Society carries a fabulous range of imported designer fabrics, number of in-the-know shopping guide for the best homewares, furniture and home accessories. With a passion Christchurch shoppers drawn destinations, tips, café stops Renovating or building this Spring? Do you have your for all things interior design and gorgeous, Emily and her to the relaxed, friendly and and some real hidden gems: bathroom fittings organised? Bring your plans into our experienced team will help inspire you to find the perfect pieces quality shopping experiences www.visitwaimakariri.co.nz/ bright new showroom at 15 Station Rd, and let us help you for your home. create your dream bathroom on budget! With a wide range on offer so close to home. discover/boutique-shopping. www.thefabricofsociety.co.nz of products available and a team of knowledgeable, friendly staff, our promise is to provide the products you need with the service you deserve. www.visitwaimakariri.co.nz | [email protected] www.paramountplumbing.co.nz

DAPPERMEN BARBER SHOP Dappermen is more than just great clothing and grooming, Dappermen provides a comforting and distinguished environment where men can relax in style I’ADORE and have haircut or beard trim. To make it easy, bookings CAMEO can be made on online via Dappermen Facebook page. I’Adore is the coming together of two great passions - beautiful homewares Making a cameo appearance on walls throughout Dappermen and gifts and natural and organic Canterbury and beyond is artwork professionally beauty. Offering a huge range of high framed by Cameo Fine Arts. Bring in your treasured quality gifts and statement homeware family heirlooms, priceless art pieces or your pieces along with organic and toxic free favourite prints and Kirsty will advise the best beauty and lifestyle products, I’Adore options for framing. has established itself as a must go to These gorgeous Flox prints are available in store and spot for Rangiora shoppers and visitors. check out the interesting variety of giftware. www.iadore.co.nz www.cameofinearts.co.nz

THE MILL NICHE The Mill, Waikuku. Where you can Niche is a little something different. We are a discover local and international art, locally owned and operated homeware, gift, art giftware and MORE at the iconic Brick and baby store. We are continuously searching Mill Building. Explore The Emporium for unique and inspiring brands to bring to of Lost Treasure, browse the range of our customers from around New Zealand and ethical and sustainable items available abroad. Our aim is to spark joy and bring you DAPPERMEN at Little Bohemia, or nab some unique products that are simple to fall in love with. North Canterbury’s one stop male shop for grooming and clothing. Based in the artwork at ID Gallery. A fabulous one- www.nichestore.co.nz heart of Rangiora Dappermen has everything the modern gentlemen needs to look stop shop, well worth the trip! smart and feel good. If you are wanting to look good and feel great for this summer Find us at The Mill Waikuku Dappermen is the place to go. Unit 3, 199 High St, Rangiora, 021 778 247 www.dappermen.co.nz

12 October 2020 | essence feature essence feature | October 2020 13 THE SPORT SHOP The Sport Shop is family owned and operated and offers North Canterbury’s largest range of quality NZulu sporting goods. Store owner Nigel with the help of his team, personally select what we stock to ensure NZulu is a culmination of life experiences - both Local and Global. ROBE BOUTIQUE we know how it works – and how it performs. We only sell the best tools for the job – and if we haven’t It represents an alloy of African heritage, love of New Zealand and a If you love fashion, then you must visit Our Brands include Augustine, Charlo, got something you need, then we’ll do our best to source it for you. sensibility that endorses cross-cultural design aesthetics and ideas. Robe Boutique in Rangiora. Amaya, Honey Denim, Hey Monday, Stella + Gemma, Silent Theory, Sass, Fate+Becker, 345A Flaxton Road, Rangiora Located on High Street, Robe Boutique NZulu owner, Shirley has hand-picked select items from designers OnceWas, Jaclyn M, Tuesday, Nude 03 313 7983 | [email protected] is home to some of NZ and Australia’s she has sourced internationally. Footwear, Betty Basics, Stilen, Dricoper www.thesportshop.co.nz favourite women’s’ fashion designers Denim, LTB Denim, Mavi, Standard Issue, Limited editions enable Nzulu to provide clients with unique pieces including Augustine, Stella + Gemma, Jorge, All About Eve, Blacklist, Thing Thing, while remaining fresh and ever-changing as new designs enter the Tuesday and Ketz-Ke plus luxury label Vash and Ketz-Ke. collection. OnceWas. 027 2066 496 | [email protected] Robe Boutique has something for 125 High Street, Rangiora www.nzulu.co.nz everyone whether you need something 03 313 0099 special for an occasion or just want some www.robeboutique.co.nz comfy pants to relax in style. Shop in-store or online, and get free overnight shipping on all orders. Treat yourself at Robe Boutique today!

ME, NOW YOU CLOTHING Me, Now You Clothing is a boutique shop in Amberley with a large variety of NEW and quality PRE-LOVED items, designer clothing & accessories. A pure haven for creating your own style. 2 Pound Street, Amberley 027 636 8774 Facebook: menowyouclothing

LITTLE BOHEMIA Little Bohemia is a collection of clothing, footwear, jewellery, accessories and homewares. Sourced from around the globe and locally. Ethical and sustainable items available. Find us at The Mill Waikuku Main North Rd, Waikuku Mon-Fri 11-3, Sat & Sun 10-4

THEA’S NEW & PRELOVED MOLTO BELLA BOUTIQUE TAD BLACKWELLS Molto Bella brings the best of Italian style to New Zealand. Pop in and be amazed by our extensive Blackwell’s Department Store is a family owned business located TAD Design is a boutique retail store – specialising in style that will make you swoon. Shop range of beautiful fashion, accessories, the latest on-trend fashions in store or from the comfort of home. Owner Anette Drewery has spent extensive time travelling in in Kaiapoi – known as the ‘stalwart’ since the late 1800’s. Newly Italy and exploring the culture, and just had to bring the classic gifts and lifestyle range in our “People shouldn’t feel intimated by fashion,” says owner Tracey. “TAD is a space that’s free rebuilt and keeping up with the latest trends, we stock a wide European styles back with her. The unique linens and silks are little boutique. from judgment, and it makes my day to see women come in, feel beautiful and have a great range of quality NZ-made and imported products, from reminiscent of the fashions from the stunning Amalfi Coast experience.” Our hours are Wednesday to Saturday brand-names we trust to deliver quality and satisfaction. and Florence in Italy, and complement the size and shapes of 10am to 4pm. Cnr Williams Street and Raven Quay, Kaiapoi 199 High Street, Rangiora women of any age 0800 823 337 | [email protected] 102 Main Street, Oxford 03 327 8029 | [email protected] 199 High St, Rangiora www.taddesign.co.nz +64 027 687 7219 www.blackwellsdeptstore.co.nz 03 313 1366 | [email protected] TheasBoutiqueoxford www.moltobella.nz 14 October 2020 | essence feature essence feature | October 2020 15 CRAZE RANGIORA SHOE LINES At CRAZE, our passion is for fashion. Owned and operated by Sherie We are proud to be a little Independent Shoe Store local to North Canterbury, having been - a style devotee who sources her collection from the hottest urban at the heart of Rangiora for 50 wonderful years. and modern brands around the world - helping you shop the look you crave. Brands include Federation, Home-Lee, Wish, Cooper, Each and every gorgeous shoe instore has been carefully curated – meticulously Stella & Gemma, Stitch Ministry, Eb & Ive, Minx and many more. handpicked for shoe uniqueness, tested for fit, quality and detail with our end goal being outstanding comfort. Shoe labels such as Alfie & Evie, Django & Juliette, Merrell, Belle 178 Williams Street, Kaiapoi Scarpe, Bresley, Minx, Kacper, Ecco and Ziera feature with many more on offer, ensuring 03 327 2157 | [email protected] your feet are always in impeccable hands. www.crazefashion.co.nz We really do LOVE SHOES!! Pop in and see us!! 162 High Street, Rangiora 03 313 8444 | [email protected] www.rangiorashoelines.co.nz

SO YOU So You! Is a popular one-of-a-kind North Canterbury fashion destination. COUNTRY LANE Owner Debbie Albrecht, a hands-on, accredited personal image consultant, loves helping Our aim is to showcase top quality New Zealand and women discover their personal style and feel fabulous. International brands in an environment where everyone feels welcome. By combining our talents and experience we are able Add our legendary friendly service to the gorgeous fashion, unique range of accessories and to bring you timeless wardrobe staples alongside some of the carefully selected giftware and it’s no wonder our clients ‘enter as strangers and leave latest trends. We employ passionate and experienced staff that as friends’! share our vision for premium customer service in a no pressure Shop 3, 188 High Street (Ground Floor) environment. Helping you find something that not only looks Conway Building, Rangiora fabulous but will make you feel amazing too. 03 313 1720 | [email protected] 144 High Street, Rangiora www.soyouboutique.co.nz 03 313 4565 | [email protected] www.countrylanefashions.co.nz

SONYA LEE BAGS Sonya designs and creates these beautiful leather bags from her home in Ohoka, where she and her husband also run a busy upholstery business. Beautifully made and reasonably priced, you can find Sonya on Facebook and at various markets in Canterbury. Nice to 03 312 0570 [email protected] Sonya Lee Bags meet you... Hello! Katy here, founder of Feather Sonya Lee Bags & Oak Interiors. We are passionate about creating stylish and beautiful interiors for your home.

LORDSHIP LINENS SHOE THERAPY Lordship Linens is a true local business. About 80% of what we do Shoe Therapy is the ultimate place to is proudly made in North Canterbury. We use natural fabrics such discover gorgeous shoes and accessories 03 313 0123 166 High Street Rangiora as cotton, silk & mostly linen, with a little bit of ‘other’ thrown in. – from funky trainers to on-trend sandals We design our own range of garments and fashion is not really our and summer styles. All designs are hand ‘thing’. We just love classic styles you’ll want to wear every day and selected by our resident fashion stylist and believe that smart dressing doesn’t mean fancy clothes. director, Debbie. Leading brands from New Zealand, Australian and European Honestly, we’re a bit old fashioned and love great colours, the brands include Superga, Django & Juliette, feminine form and beautiful fabrics. Saben, and Ziera. We might look a bit fancy in our little store... pop in and see. 178a Williams Street, Kaiapoi 130 High Street Rangiora, 03 3270966 0210 800 0809 | [email protected] [email protected] www.lordshiplinens.com www.shoetherapy.co.nz 16 October 2020 | essence feature essence feature | October 2020 17 North Canterbury NOM NOM KITCHEN NEW DISH ALERT Introducing our Sticky Chicken Wings: Deep fried chicken wings WINE & FOOD caramelized with special sauce. GF and Vegan options available upon request. Experience authentic South East Asian Cuisine in a cosy, fully licensed restaurant with impressive Asian style décor. Book online or call (03) 313 4276 257 High Street, Rangiora

LITTLE VINTAGE ESPRESSO

Fabulous food, great coffee and amazing service!

Little Vintage Espresso Café 20 Markham St, Amberley BAX & BERG COFFEE WORX Bax & Berg is a progressive designer boutique, There is nothing more satisfying for a coffee drinker than sitting RUBY SIX established with intention to create confident women. down with your favourite coffee and taking that first sip and then Carefully curated by two New Zealand mothers, the Amberley’s iconic gift and design store Ruby Six offers a carefully that feeling…aaah! Coffee is one of our favourite rituals, whether store carries designer garments that feature purposeful curated range to treat yourself or that special someone. This before we start our day, at mid-morning with a magazine or paper tailoring and a chic, modern attitude. Bax & Berg is a spring, Ruby Six features clothing from Elk the Label and Coop for company, or with a friend or loved one for a refreshing catch up. MAINSTREET SPORTS BAR home for all women to discover new pieces from the along with a wonderful selection of accessories including Status At Coffee Worx we are in the business of making all those moments transformative world of global fashion. Anxiety, Antler and Sophie Store. possible by taking the time and expertise to produce award winning Celebrate the Melbourne Cup 88 Carters Road, Amberley coffee, either at our Roastery café in Rangiora, or at your place with with us on Tues 3rd November 6 Markham Street, Amberley 03 314 7251 | [email protected] our retail coffee available for purchase. and be lucky in the Mainstreet 03 314 8847 | [email protected] www.www.baxandberg.co.nz sweepstakes!! We now have full www.rubysix.co.nz Come and see for yourself why so many people from North TAB facilities so be in to win, Canterbury have made us their preferred local coffee destination, plenty of nibbles and fun… with something for everyone from our brunch menu and freshly “Unlucky Punters Live Band” made cabinet food, to our great range of drink options for non- after the big race! coffee drinkers, all served by our friendly staff in our relaxed and welcoming retro industrial café. 37 High Street, Rangiora 03-310 7546 13 Ashley Street, Rangiora Open everyday 9am-11pm 03 423 3243 | www.coffeeworx.co.nz

Looking for a unique shopping experience? ROUTE 72 Treat yourself THE GOOD HOME with a visit to Hurunui will surprise and delight. Route 72 Café Bar Designer fashion and accessories, must have homewares, artisan goods Emporium Overlooking Lake Pegasus, our purpose in Cust. and original work from established and emerging artists all feature in built boat sheds are designed to reflect the The “Route beautifully presented stores and galleries dotted throughout the region. nautical and coastal life of the area. Add in the picturesque Hurunui backdrop and you’ve got the perfect 72” lunching The Good Home Pegasus has a flavour all and brunching destination for a day out. Plan your trip to the region today! of its own, when you visit us you’ll notice experience the enticing array of drinks at the bar, the will be a day tempting treats on the menu and the smiles to remember of the friendly folk who’ll serve them to you. with friends, family or an escape on your own. With an 62 Pegasus Main St, Pegasus eclectic array of fashion, homeand gardening delights 03 967 6891 there really is something for everyone. Now with private Open daily from 10am accommodation available you can stay in the picturesque village and explore the local scenery. 1697 Cust Rd, Cust | Ph 03 312 5595

KINGSFORD KITCHEN MILLY’S FUDGE AND CHOCOLATES Bax and Berg Kjole Style Nestled in the bustling business district of Rangiora, North Milly’s Fudge and Chocolates started in the Canterbury, Kingsford Kitchen is beautiful North Canterbury area of Waikuku a daytime eatery offering fresh, in early September 2020. creative, flavoursome, New Zealand Our fudge is made locally and we source eats. Open Monday to Friday, and use local suppliers and products where Kingsford, a hidden gem, offers an possible to support Canterbury and NZ. We eclectic sundries section, perfect for have fudge tastings and really enjoy our Christmas or thank you gifts. Their customers delight with our range of flavours. Instagram is also a worthy follow. The Old School Collective 45 MINUTES NORTH 1429 Main North Road Ruby Six Tait Gallery 6 Kingsford Smith Drive, Rangiora OF CHRISTCHURCH 03-313 2190 0273817718

18 October 2020 | essence feature essence feature | October 2020 19 FIVE STAGS New Look Menu ... Book Your Work Function Time to welcome in the summer at A taste of Rangiora’s popular family favourite, Five Stags. The new menu includes plenty of dishes inspired by the change of seasons Lemons and includes dishes to suit all like the GRACEBROOK delicious Blue Cod and the ever popular Rachel Vogan, The Happy Gardener Popcorn Chicken. has plenty of soil under her fingernails, Welcome to Gracebrook. We love good fresh food! with over 30 years in the garden game. And with party season fast approaching Rachel joins the Essence team to Visit our Country store… we stock a range of quality products, including honey, pickles, why not get your work do booked in? share her wealth of knowledge about sauces, jams, eggs, nuts, fresh fruit and our delicious spicy cherry sauce! Five Stags offer the perfect setting for life up the garden path. Rachel is an We love good food and quality products, and you can rest assured that your purchases group bookings - with menus priced for all budgets, dishes acclaimed writer, International Garden from Gracebrook will be the best in quality and in service. include grazing platters and set menus as well as dishes to suit Judge, Radio host and has published Chicken Pesto Filo Parcels all tastes from good old fashioned pork belly to lighter options many books, she offers advice on 156 Ashworth Rd Amberley | Ph 033147076 Our successful Little Garden Promotion is coming to an end. It been very popular and such as salmon. So if you’re thinking of a family gathering, gardens and is a serious plant lover. www.gracebrook.co.nz a great way to encourage gardening with the younger members of your family. This birthday or work do then get in touch with the team at month’s recipe is from Our Little Garden Recipe Collection, Chicken Pesto Filo Parcels. Five Stags and get booked in for the perfect group dinner. This recipe is full of fresh flavours and is certainly easy to make and it will certainly impress your hungry dinner guests. 3/29 Huntingdon Drive, Arlington CITRUS on my mind A couple of pointers to make your job easier, if you are pushed for time you can use one or 03 313 7871 | www.fivestagsrangiora.co.nz With an abundance of Lemons about and with Christmas just our readymade Pesto’s available in the chilled dairy section of our store. Keep an eye on the around the corner it seems timely that my first story with parcels as they can easily burn especially if you are reheating them up later and if you don’t Essence be about (Booze) and making the most of Lemons. WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CBK CRAFT have any spinach you can substitute silver beet. BETTER HALF CAFE & BAR Until next time happy cooking. We opened our new kitchen and Bar in March 2020, with a new rustic BAR & KITCHEN? LIMONCELLO interior design and bar, with plenty of seating, perfect for larger groups and Ingredients (Serves 4) Prep time 30 mins|Cook time: 20 mins It’s all about the kids down at CBK the next functions, but cosy booth seating and quiet corners for those who want a This is an incredibly easy recipe, and I can tell you it will put • In a food processor, blend the basil, a smile on the face of anyone who samples it. This makes a couple of months! • 3 cups fresh basil more intimate dining experience. Our covered outdoor area is perfect for • 1/4 cup pistachios, deshelled! pistachios, vinegar, garlic and olive oil those sunny summer days and evenings and over the summer months, we wonderful gift. until smooth. Season to taste with salt and will have bands playing every Sunday, while every Wed will hold our Quiz • We will be running our famous food drive during • 1 Tbsp. vinegar or lemon juice • A good bag full of ripe juicy ripe Lemons 20 – 30 pepper, then place 1/3 cup into a large evenings. • 1 clove garlic, peeled • 2 bottles of vodka November & December. Bring in 3 cans and receive a mixing bowl and set the rest aside. FREE skillet cookie in return – bonus! • 1/3 cup Pams Cold Pressed Extra We have a fabulous new menu, offering great food and our on site smoker • 4 cups of water • Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius provides a “low and slow” BBQ spin on the menu. We offer friendly service • Juice from all the lemons Virgin Olive Oil plus extra for and pride ourselves on our hospitality. • 2-3 cups of sugar. • Come in from 11 November – 11 December and fan bake. To the mixing bowl, add the brushing cooked chicken, ricotta and spinach. Mix With plenty of off street carparking, there is plenty of room for everyone and • 2 – 3 large bottles (you can use the vodka bottles) or if you the kids can write a letter to Santa – and wait for a • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken well to combine, then season to taste with ideal for car/bike rallies. are like me you may have some empty wine bottles. response in the letterbox in the lead up to Christmas! • 100g ricotta cheese salt and pepper. Open Wed to Sunday 11.30 - late (9am to late on weekends - breakfast) 1. Peel the yellow skins, avoiding the pith • 2 cups spinach, roughly • From 8th - 24th December we will be gifting EVERY • Take one sheet of filo and brush it lightly www.betterhalf.co.nz | 03 3129083 2. Place peel, lemon juice, water in a pot, add sugar and chopped child (under 12) a Christmas with olive oil. Top with another filo sheet, heat to dissolve sugar, then allow to cool. 3. Add vodka and mix, pour into bottles, place in a dark gift (T&C’s apply). • 8 rectangular sheets filo pastry then fold in half lengthways. Spoon ¼ of • Green salad to serve the chicken mixture into the centre of the THREE LLAMAS GOURMET COFFEE cupboard (hide it from yourself) filo rectangle, and use your hands to bring 4. The colour will start to change from cloudy to bright • Keep your eyes peeled for our together into a money/parcel shape. Woodend is lucky enough to have its very own spot to indulge in some yellow once ready. Allow 6 to 9 weeks. This recipe was NEW summer menu adapted to suit my taste. – coming soon! • Place onto a lined baking tray, and repeat seriously good java - Three Llamas Coffee House and Roastery! Not with the remaining pastry and chicken only do they pride themselves on superb coffee, they are also proud filling. Once all four parcels are made, place to source all their beans from a small mountainous region in northern WWW.CBK.NZ - ITS A LOCAL THING! into the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or Peru. Their selection is so good it doesn’t need to be blended with Top Tips for Citrus: 4/77 Hilton Street Kaiapoi P. 03 327 9224 | [email protected] coffees from other countries, no blends, no confusion – just the finest Open 7 days a week, Monday to Friday from 11am to late until the parcels are golden brown and crisp. • Full sun, the hotter the better, nestle them up close to the Arabica coffee from the best growing regions in Peru. house, wine barrels make great containers for Citrus. Weekends from 9am to late • Serve the parcels alongside the remaining • Protect from frost pesto and side salad of your choice. The café along the Main North Rd has some quaint tables on a small veranda where you can enjoy an espresso, have a bite to eat and • Feed twice a year with citrus fertiliser once now and again take home some freshly roasted specialty beans to brew your own at in autumn. Avoid using Epsom Salts too often home. 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The Old Leithfield Hotel has a S T R O P U new lease of life under the new G A B e management of Neil Tiplady and his team… they pride themselves on great food and great service. The menu has delicious, beautifully presented food, all created onsite and a summer menu due to be introduced soon. With a dedicated dining room, perfect for private functions, P E S G A S U dining in the bar next the log burner, or outside in the beautiful garden bar area, the ideal place to enjoy a drink and nibble. We cater for large groups –specialising in car and motorbike clubs, through to casual diners and live bands play once a Brunch I lunch I dinner I coffee I drinks month with a courtesy bus to take you home. Open daily from 10am - 62 PEGASUS MAIN ST, pegasus - 03 967 6891 11 Old Main North Road, Leithfield | www.theoldleithfieldhotel.co.nz | 03 3147230 20 October 2020 | essence feature essence feature | October 2020 21 Village Green Antiques & Giftware SHOP Foam Little Vehicles Plane THE Royal Crown Derby paper weights Foam Little Foam Little LOOK Vehicles Car Vehicles Micro Love Shopping? Selection of vintage Our region has some superb stores, offering all sorts of buckles unique items to generate interest and conversation. Seek Sunglasses by SOEK

THE COLLECTOR Ponchik Sunflower Colourful Linen Overalls Words: Pattie Pegler Images: Dorothy - Essence Step into the entrance hall of this award-winning renovation and you’re greeted with an eclectic riot of colours and objects. Selection of sewing tools Tiny Tribe Leaves New gifts, garden art, plants Frill Tank There’s a neat row of miniature Dutch pottery area where beams soar skywards above the arriving regularly! buildings in blue and white – they are given dinner table into a dome ceiling. to business travellers on Dutch airline KLM. In the adjoining lounge area a vaulted ceiling Tiny Tribe Stripe There’s a glorious red and gold camel standing is marked by rimu cross beams and a large Beautiful spring Frill Nappy Skirt on the corner and a collection of old-style picture window that looks over a garden colour you will love kettles climb the staircase. swaying with spring colour. It’s in clear view for your garden. With a lifetime spent travelling overseas and from all the living areas and pale blossoms 30 years living in the United States, this space jostle for attention with pastel pink magnolias houses the memories and the intriguing objects and vibrant coloured rhodos. The garden is very Royal Doulton Miniatures that Stella Robinson has collected over much part of this house with its light, Ponchik Muslin the years. bright aspect. Navy Tee Stella moved into this home with her husband, “I’ve always been interested in interiors and Ashley some twenty years ago. At the time designs,” says Stella. But she’s also not afraid of they were still to-ing and fro-ing between their hard work – she did all the oiling of every piece life in the US, where Ashley was a professor of rimu in this home herself she says and still in public health and veterinary science at the mows the lawns herself in the 5-acre garden. 1923 “Balloon University of Minnesota, and life back here in The light, bright space provides the perfect Seller” BBox Tritan Drink their native New Zealand. But this didn’t stop backdrop for the unique and unusual things she Bottle and them embarking on a full-scale renovation of has brought back from as far afield as Thailand BBox Lunchbox the house. It’s a renovation that won awards – and Palestine. Passion Splash 1918 “Guy and not surprisingly. Fawkes” “I loved shopping at the markets and the We stock an ever “Special friend” The double-storey home is light and bright souks,” recalls Stella. “I would often go off there Living Textiles with the rich tones of rimu on door and window when Ashley was working and I loved looking at changing range of Nursery Storage Set & Knitted Rattles rustic art. frames. In the living room a rimu clad ceiling all the bits and pieces.” Her finds include some is punctured by four skylights where sunshine beautiful glass painted balls from Amman in Open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm We have moved to 133 High Street, Rangiora Ph 03 261 2222 or 021 585 872 pours in by the fireplace. Glass doors lead Jordan and a set of elephants of varying sizes – Shop 3, Conway Lane, 176 High Street, Rangiora www.weekiwi.co.nz through to the open plan kitchen and a dining opium weights from Thailand. [email protected] Find us on Facebook and Instagram! Pots, planters, www.villagegreenantiques.co.nz >>> containers of varied Its a good time style and size. to collect treasures for xmas!

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22 October 2020 | essence essence | October 2020 23 Planning The Outdoor Room

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When it comes to summer most of us want to make the most of our outdoor space – But if outdoor entertaining is your favourite pastime then you may want to divide up whether that’s an unruly bit of grass or an expansive deck. So how do you get started? your spending differently and splash out on some statement pieces. “Think about what you actually like,” says Dan. “A lot of people I see really struggle A lot of people like the concrete look and it doesn’t need the same degree of with visualising.” To help overcome this he maintenance as wood furnishings. “You can recommends collecting images of outdoor leave these outside year in and year out and spaces or things you like on your phone and they still look good,” says Shane Kirwan, then scrolling through your gallery whilst of In Situ GRC, who advises customers on holding the phone up to your garden space. creating outdoor kitchens featuring a special Look at the space in real life and take note of form of concrete that is both stronger and how the natural elements affect it. There’s lighter than the traditional. It can be used for no point in creating an outdoor dining space everything from tables to countertops and where prevailing winds are going to whip away outdoor fire-places. your paper plates unless you’ve got some And again, get back to basics with planning Ph 0211 466 426 plans to block out the wind. Whether you block says Shane. “Think about how many people it out with modern glass panels or sturdy trellis you might want to seat in your outdoor room Cnr of Roscrea Place and McHughs Road, Mandeville covered in lush climbing green is up to your and think about what you want to cook personal taste. on.” Shane helps people design areas that OPENINGOPENING FOR And, of course, you’re going to need some flat incorporate anything from basic barbecues ground to work with before you start laying out to full on kitchens with under bench fridges, THEWEEKEND SEASON decks or tiles or courtyards. Typically you will pizza ovens and all manner of cooking SaturdayFriday 23rd 26th want three main spaces in the outdoor area. facilities from smokers to braai – the choices “blokes like standing around are endless. “The barbecue is usually a social One for eating with a table and seats; one for with a beer in hand while one October relaxing with comfy chairs or outdoor couches point for guys so make sure it’s not facing a and one for cooking – where you will probably of them cooks” wall,” advises Shane. 10am10 to – 4pm 5pm “It’s a renovation that won have your barbecue. If you already have an outdoor spot but awards – and not surprisingly. It’s important to have a space either around just want to give it a revamp then there are the barbecue or nearby where people can plenty of ways to get inspired. Try some But there’s a clear kiwi influence here however, Stella has found it hard stand says Dan, “blokes like standing around new outdoor chairs – at the time of writing too. And somehow the two worlds blend in some ways to leave her life there with a beer in hand while one of them cooks”. you can pick up some gorgeous retro rattan seamlessly. Some Beatrix Potter figurines behind entirely. Her daughter, currently With some idea of the style you want it also on TradeMe for a song. Repurpose old stand on a painted, wooden shelf from recovering from Covid, remains living in helps to mark out the areas of your outdoor items – large wooden cable reels can make Morocco. Minnesota with her own family and Stella space, you can use stakes and string or great outdoor drinks tables for instance. Grab some cheap and cheerful accessories On one wall there is a photograph of also misses friends she has left behind. marking spray paint - it’s another great way to colour up a small drab space – you a group of young ladies in Palestinian And she confesses to being transfixed to visualise your ideas before you could throw down some fake turf on a dull national dress. by the unfolding dramas of US politics – start building. spending much of her time watching CNN concrete patch and invest in a couple of “With decks people often think they don’t “It was on the wall in a hotel we stayed at in the peaceful, bright lounge area. colourful deckchairs. Or keep an eye out for Home Décor in Ramallah,” says Stella. “Ashley asked need as much space,” says Dan. “But when fabulous aged plant pots of all shapes and “It’s the same language but a different the hotel manager where we could get they’re built they never think they are sizes that can be stuffed with lush greens Gifts culture. I do miss my friends,” she says, one and he just took it off the wall and too big.” and pops of colour. reflecting on her time overseas. But she Furniture gave it to us.” Think about your budget and your priorities. has made new friends and reconnected The choices are endless so sit down, make a If you want a small cosy space cascading with On an adjoining wall is a very kiwi water with old ones back in North Canterbury. plan and start pulling together your perfect Sculpture Garden painting of the archetypal rural red shed. greenery you may want to spend up on plants outdoor room. Summer is coming. $10pp “I think I just fit in wherever I am”, first – get feature trees in as soon as possible After spending 30 years in the US she says. says Dan. OpenOpen Friday,Friday, SaturdaySaturday andand SundaySunday 10am-4pm10am-5pm (Spring(Spring toto Autumn)Autumn) FollowFollow usus onon Facebook:Facebook: TheThe RustyRusty AcreAcre

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24 October 2020 | essence essence | October 2020 25 JUMPSTART YOUR WORKING DAY

GardensEight beautiful gardens of to inspire Fernside and delight! With A Hot Desk Plus free Market day at Fernside school. Tickets now for sale - www.eventbrite.co.nz and from selected local retail outlets. According to Stats NZ 40% of kiwis did some work from home during the lockdown. It’s been a tipping point for the SUNDAY 22ND NOVEMBER | 10AM-4PM flexible work movement – and that’s a good thing because working from home can make life easier sometimes. You don’t spend time commuting, you save on fuel, you don’t have to pack a lunch or rush out of the door in the morning. And there are plenty of studies suggesting that those working from home are more productive. But any seasoned home worker will tell you there is a serious flipside. Patchy broadband, children barging in with interruptions, somebody at the front door, the dog barking. And even if you have the perfect home office and everyone else is out all day – by Wednesday you’re starting to crave a little human company. – Dynamic Coworking also makes a great spot for client Greystone River Willow Doberman House Fernside School The answer of course – is a little balance. And that’s where meetings. A compact meeting room is ideal for those Kaiapoi’s Dynamic Coworking space comes in. The space quick one-on-one meetings. Whilst the large 10-person This well established, perfectly manicured Hard to believe this garden was just gorse Homely, functional and over 100 years old, Garden & Market Day provides individual offices and hot desk options to North boardroom projects a professional image you just can’t get garden is a delight. and broom 7 years ago when the owners this quaint house features an easy-care from a coffee shop or home office catch up with a potential Come along to the free bustling market day Canterbury’s entrepreneurs; small business owners; Influenced by English gardens, the owners brought the property after losing their house cottage garden with informal design and client or supplier. at Fernside School. There will be a variety consultants and contractors. wanted a formal layout. The feature of the in the earthquakes. dense planting. A lot of love and care has of quality market stalls, a busy kids market, If you want to try the benefits of hotdesking in an inspiring, garden is the 120 long lime-chipped broad The owner has been creating a master piece gone into this garden and it is bursting with With a bright, light and modern refurbished interior - it’s children’s entertainment, coffee cart, cake collaborative and communal workspace with likeminded walk with avenues of Robinias. As you wan- with different pathways to explore with character, there are many pathways leading the perfect spot for anyone who needs to escape the stall, sausage sizzle and a variety of other professionals – this is your chance. der you will come across a sunken garden, luscious lawns, fruit trees, vegetable beds you through the garden. A feature not to distractions or the isolation of the home desk. A hot desk food options. Fernside School are proud a pond with a jetty and mosaic sculptures and a gorgeous outdoor bath with a candle miss is the bridge that leads you on a walk basically means you can sit down, open up your laptop, Get in touch with owners Geoff and Bridget Barclay at of their gardens which have become an created by the owner. chandelier! over the pond. tap into the free fibre broadband and get to work. Whilst [email protected] and book your free trial day outdoor classroom. With 10 raised beds, a Fondly the owners tell the story of when they With an abundance of buxus hedging fram- Be sure to check out “The She Shed” which large communal garden, glasshouse, fruit a shared kitchen and breakout spaces mean you can also now. Offer ends Thursday 12th November. first viewed the property they found a cow ing 80 rhododendrons, roses, peonies and was nominated highly commended in 2017 trees and more – it is worth checking out kick back with a coffee and connect with other lilies, this garden is to be both enjoyed and in New Zealand Gardener Magazine and the walking out of the front door! business people. their incredible space! www.dynamiccoworking.co.nz admired. chook house where the hens lay in luxury. Conveniently located for both Christchurch and the rest of email: [email protected] North Canterbury with quick and easy motorway access tel: 027 523 9953

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