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July 2010

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More than halfway through the year now – soon enough we’ll be thinking about Christmas shopping and decorating trees.

Here at Envy, we’ve already started thinking about what we’ll have on the table, with now being the time to begin planting those spud crops to be ready in time for that delicious, traditional feast.

See Rachel Vogan’s editorial this month for tips on your potato growing.

Natalie Cosgrove at FashioNZ has taken a look back on the movies we remember for their fashion statements and Malcolm Luxton tells us all about what can be found inside a plain-looking rock in the Mid Canterbury area.

Learn about local mother-daughter team Sarah and Sophie Greens’ voluntary work fundraising for a small village in Cambodia with our feature on their gala evening, to be held July 23.

Hope you’re keeping warm and do enjoy this month’s read.

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Malcolm never grew out of hunting for treasures along the beaches, river beds and foothills, in fact, now, 40 plus years on, he’s the proud owner of about 4000 amazing, colourful pieces.

Commonly referred to as a rock hound - the more correct term being a type of lapidarist - Malcolm searches mainly the Mid Canterbury area for rocks that you or I might, unsuspectingly, just walk past.

Once he’s found something - and he does admit that, although he would now say he has a trained eye in the hobby, there were a few times back in his early rock hunting days where he brought home a few duds - he lugs it back to his Ashburton home, where he sets to work in the garage.

Sometimes though, there’s just no moving the rocks.

“There are some pieces in the county that are still where they’ve been found because you’d need a helicopter to get them out.”

Set up with different-sized diamond cutting tools and other equipment, Malcolm cuts the stone in two to reveal the beautiful and intricate patterns of agate, set inside.

He says it’s quite a bit of work to cut and polish the stones.

“It’s a long process. I buff polish all my pieces. It’s a friction flow polish rather than an applied polish, like a lacquer, so it lasts forever.”

He says there’s quite a cost involved in what he does – by the time he buys the right equipment – and he only sells the occasional piece, but he’s happy doing what he loves.

And what does wife Yvonne think?“She’s very supportive. She knows quite

a bit about it now but she hasn’t been smitten like I have.”

Each of the couple’s five children love going out rock hounding and have small collections themselves, he says.

Malcolm has set up a type of “agate orphanage” – a studio on his property, primarily dedicated to the display of Mid Canterbury agates, but also including different pieces from throughout New Zealand and overseas.

“It’s a place where I’ve given a home to all these unwanted agates.

“I get quite a lot of visitors because I’m well known throughout New Zealand amongst the rock clubs and some home school groups and service clubs have been through.”

He’s taken some of the pieces in his collection to various national shows, including Treasures of Mid Canterbury earlier this month, and has a small display at Salmon World in Rakaia.

Amongst his agate pieces are Cabachons – shaped and polished gemstones usually used for necklaces and brooches, which a friend’s of Malcolm’s makes out of pieces he has found.

In his collection, Malcolm also has some very rare fossil pieces, including a slice of mammoth’s tooth, a piece of vertebrae from a dinosaur, called a Mosasaur, and a small meteorite, known as a tektite.

Over the years, as he has been collecting, Malcolm has put aside a number of agates that hold pictures within them.

He now has a small display, which includes rocks that represent an octopus, a bird, goldfish, Snoopy, the Loch Ness Monster and an Antarctic scene.

Agates are not as rare in the local area as some might think, Malcolm says.

“It’s possible to find about six pieces in three to four hours along the rivers and, perhaps, 10, if an hour or two were spent hunting along the beach.”

He says it’s just a matter of having an eye for it.

“The Hinds River is my favourite. It’s just a creek really, but it produces some of

the most colourful agates. The good old Ashburton River does have some great pieces in it too.”

He says you can get almost any colour of agate you wish and green is the most uncommon.

Malcolm says he is really appreciative of those who let him and other rock hounds search on their properties in the foothills.

“Some people have a problem with us collecting rocks from the land, whereas I think they look much better cut and polished than they do just sitting on the grass on a hillside. It’s just different thinking.

“I’m quite excited about Barossa Station, which has always been out of bounds, as a chunk of it has just been made into DOC (Department of Conservation) land, meaning rock hounds are now able to search the area.”

Malcolm says it’s very difficult to define his attraction to finding and working with rocks.

“If you’ve got this rock hounding virus – there really isn’t much you can do about it. It’s intriguing. I think it’s related to, but not quite as obsessive as, the gold craze. Those guys, years ago, must have loved what they were doing much more than I love this because I wouldn’t go out in freezing temperatures and put myself through what they did for this.”

He says he’d like to write a book about Mid Canterbury agates – perhaps when he retires.

Currently, he’s doing a lot of research on the subject and also looking into microscope photography of the detailing in the rocks, which will all go towards compiling a book.

“There’s no publications on New Zealand agates as far as I know.

“I want to stun the world with what New Zealand’s got. I think overseas collectors would flip at what comes from little old Ashburton.”

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This fundraising evening, put together by Sarah and Sophie Green, as well as the Kids for Cambodia Charitable Trust, is set to be an unforgettable event.

Through her school, Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, Sophie will embark on the trip of a lifetime to Cambodia and Vietnam later this year.

However, Sophie wanted to take it all 10 steps further and decided to hold an event to fundraise for the people she will meet on her trip.

Both Sophie and her mother, Sarah, were shocked at the quality of life where she is going, especially in a village called Makak.

The school there consists of just one overcrowded classroom and a library, well, at least it’s called the library but there’s not one book in it, Sarah says.

“Cambodia is a country where 35% of the population lives in poverty and the children, in rural areas in particular, have difficultly in getting to school due to the distance, but, more importantly, due to the fact their parents do not have the funds to pay for their education.

“School uniforms are a compulsory item for a child to be able to attend school and, for most families, it is an unattainable cost, even though a uniform can be purchased for as little as $10. A bike for a child to be able to cover the distance to attend school can be purchased for as little as $50. These two examples show that, for what may be a small amount to us, can mean a brighter future for a child in Cambodia.”

Sophie says her dream is to be able to raise funds through this gala evening and the Kids for Cambodia Charitable Trust to fund classrooms for these children to attend school and have a future that she, and others around her, take for granted.


An InvitationSarah and Sophie, together with the Kids for Cambodia Charitable Trust, would like

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Mark Inglis and an incredible charity auction including: various artworks; luxury holidays; products from Michael Schumacher, Sir Paul McCartney, Roger Federer and the All Blacks; homeware, fashion and business motivation items and even a 2010 VW Polo car!

All proceeds will go to the Kids for Cambodia Charitable Trust.Drinks and nibbles will be served on arrival with bar facilities available throughout

the evening.Tickets for the event, which will be held at the Hotel Ashburton on July 23 at 8pm,

are priced at $50 per single and $400 per table of eight and are available from Sarah on 03 308 1261 or 021 784 588.

Sophie Green may only be 15 years old but, already, she’s set herself a big challenge. On December 3, this year, Sophie, 13 other girls from Years 10-12 and two teachers from Rangi Ruru Girls’ School as well as an instructor from World Challenge will be embarking on a trip to the Asian continent where they will be trekking through the hills and jungle of Vietnam and working on a community project in rural Cambodia.

World Challenge is an Australian-based outdoor education programme, with more than 20 years experience in taking school-aged children throughout many diverse countries, such as Africa, India, Nepal, South America and Asia.

Sophie and her peers will be away for a month for this particular journey.

“I wanted to do this trip because I thought it would teach me many lessons that I could take with me throughout my life. I want to make a change in people’s lives, especially ones who come from countries that are severely affected by poverty,” Sophie says.

“I feel that we take things like school, shelter and good nutrition for granted and we should appreciate what we have by helping others out. I found this trip appealing because it had the community service side to it, where we could help out and really get to know the culture and there was also the trekking/camping side as well, where you can see the country and scenery in a way nothing else could give you.”

In preparation for their trip, the girls have had to fundraise for their plane tickets, food, accommodation, transport and so on and Sophie has raised about $5000 so far by selling fudge throughout Ashburton.

Keeping up their fitness and making sure they have the right gear are other important factors, Sophie says.

“In March, we went on a training expedition to Mt Thomas, where we learnt basic techniques and skills in what the instructors called ‘a simulation of a day of trekking in Vietnam’.”

She says the girls are all very excited about their trip and Sophie is particularly looking forward to seeing and helping with the community project and the scenery and culture of both countries.

“We will be trekking in some National Parks, which will give us many opportunities for pictures of wildlife – Asian elephants, tigers, gibbons and gaur, a very rare species of ox, are some of the many mammals that live there.”

However, there are a few worries that go with the journey.

“I am worried about getting sick. I am also worried about big spiders, leeches, ticks, snakes, scorpions, mosquitoes and other biting insects. After our last meeting with our instructor, he told us that we had to wear long shirts and pants when trekking. We were all rather confused as to why as we are going to a very hot country. His answer was ‘Leeches and ticks, girls!’ Our response to that was a series of disgusted groans.”

Sophie says he then went on to explain how to remove them if they are on your body.

“One – Twist and then pull them off. If you just pull them straight off, their heads stay attached to your body and continue sucking! Two – Cover them to suffocate them. That advice was followed by many frightened queries of ‘Does it hurt?’.”

With the three rabies shots as well as shots of hepatitis, typhoid and meningitis and a malaria tablet the girls will have to have done and take before they go, Sophie says they should be fine and will be able to focus on their task within the community.

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Top left: Sophie Green.Above: The library at the school in Makak has no books in it.Left: The one classroom at the school is overcrowded.


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challenges, his most well known being the first double amputee to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 2006.

“Life, for me, is all about participation. I’ve always felt it’s no use being just a voyeur in life, as we are all here to make a difference. Life-long learning is what I am about. The concept of challenges and personal excellence are an integral part of my life, responsible on many levels for how I have turned what many people would think of as stumbling blocks to the stepping stones of life.

“Recently, I have struck out in new directions, inspiring people to excel through presentations to corporate, school and community groups. The more that we can use the lessons we have learnt through pushing the limits the better, both in our businesses and in our personal lives, there are a lot of people in our world today that need our support to really achieve their own potential in life.”

As well as the Cambodia Trust NZ, Mark is involved in an impressive list of charities – he is the founding trustee of the Limbs4All Charitable Trust, the patron and founding chairman of the Marlborough 1st Light Charitable Trust (Youth to Outward bound), the patron of the NZ/Nepal Foundation and the ambassador for Outward Bound.

“(The charities are) just an opportunity to make a difference. Wherever you can, sometimes just a little bit of help can make a phenomenal difference to someone else’s life.”

Mark recently returned from Nepal where he and 17 other Kiwis took part in a trek to the Gokyo Lakes. The group travelled through the high mountain villages of the Sherpa, to visit families Mark supports through the education of their children and the work of the charity, Limbs4All.

Through donations from those on the expedition and other supporters, Mark says a fantastic $7,500 was made for the charity.

Leading international motivational speaker and mountaineering legend Mark Inglis will be making a guest appearance at the Kids for Cambodia Charitable Trust event.

Impressed with the work being done by both Sophie Green and her mother, Sarah, and as patron of the Cambodia Trust New Zealand himself, Mark was keen to take part.

“Cambodia’s a pretty tough place. I have a really good understanding of what it’s like over there and how effective a charity can be, especially when they’re delivering the things the people there really need. Sarah and Sophie have got a great feel for that.

“I’m really impressed with what the two of them have set up and it’s great to see the Ashburton/Canterbury communities getting behind what they’re doing. Especially considering charities are under so much more pressure now.”

Mark says it’s also good to see younger people, such as Sophie, who is just 15, getting involved with his area of work.

“I work with a lot of young people like Sophie. From very young ages, they’re doing some amazing things.”

After losing both his legs below the knees to frostbite in 1982, Mark has taken on many

Mountaineering legend Mark InglisMaking guest appearance at the Kids for Cambodia Charitable Trust event

Left: Mark Inglis at the SIRC (one of the projects his Limbs4All charity supports) in Nepal, working with spinal patients and amputees.Above: The bracelets Sarah and Sophie Green have been selling for the Kids for Cambodia Charitable Trust, as part of their fundraising.Below: New Zealand icon and entertainer Frankie Stevens will be at the fundraising event.


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Though the new over-the-knee look socks and boots excite me, it just doesn’t seem cold enough to part with my hard earned cash (could be my new sunny apartments’ embrace aiding my summer feeling).

So why, when I hang out the washing, is most (if not all) the pile black? Black, black, black. It can’t just be that Kiwi-ism for all things black, surely. Black seems to just be warmer. But wearing plain old boring styles in the winter will make you feel even more depressed. So how can we stave away the black fashion boredom and those winter blues? The answer is colour.

Yes, black may be slimming to the eye when eating macaroni cheese and other warming comfort food, but a wide matt red belt synched under your bust or waist (the smallest part), a deep berry or chocolate brown scarf tied and tucked into your

neckline or achingly deep green boots will all inspire looks, smiles and conversation - I can guarantee it. If not just from your own approving eye. Yes, colour is the best tool to reignite lust and life back into your winter wardrobe, so, look out for colourful seasonal updates, stripes and textures to spice things up and wool and cashmere that will keep you warm and interested. Invest in a sloppy knitted hat (great for bad hair days and cold ears) or wrap up in a fuschia coloured pashmina for a bit of versatility and fun.

Pants must be cut to flatter the bottom half of the body, especially if you wear a long coat or jacket. Take trousers and jeans you already have to your tailor to prime them into the straight leg look - so flattering this season. Or attract attention to your legs with a gorgeous thick

embroidered skirt and use leggings and tights with various rib patterns, colours and prints to break up and add interest to a classic black outfit.

Use volume to play with a great winter silhouette, a pinched waist with a volumous skirt will draw the eye to create hourglass curves, padded shoulders or gathered sleeves with a straight cut pant or pencil skirt can make you longer and leaner. Use the areas of volume and colour to attract the eye to your best features.

Finally, it’s about knowing we look good inside and out that make us feel truly great while all covered up in winter, so, great underwear for colour, trim and perfect shape is top priority! It will also help that smile you project. So, go forward with your winter day and use colour to ‘lift your spirits!

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Many a Kiwi backyard has a spud patch that is tended too religiously each season. If you don’t have one, simply choose a spot in your garden that gets all day sun and has free draining soil. Next, dig over or cultivate the area well, add in a good layer of compost, sheep pellets and potato fertiliser and mix in well.

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Before you think about planting potatoes you need get some seed potatoes. These are readily available from anywhere that sells gardening supplies or plants. Garden centres tend to have the widest selection of varieties throughout the winter until mid spring. Never be tempted to plant the potatoes you may fi nd in the bottom of your pantry which have started to sprout, they wont produce a good crop and chances are you will be disappointed with the results. Go and get some certifi ed seed potatoes. Certifi cation is extremely important for seed potatoes because you know the potatoes you are going to grow are guaranteed to be true to type and free of diseases some potatoes can be prone to. The reality is, if you start with healthy seed potatoes, you are more likely to be successful.

Once you have your seed spuds, you need to sprout them before you can plant them. You do this by laying them out in a single layer on a seed tray or box in a warm, dry and airy place. Whilst you are waiting for your spuds to sprout, prepare your garden bed or get your containers ready. After a few weeks, shoots will start to appear. Once the shoots are 3-4cm long, they will be ready to plant out. Remove all but three of the strongest shoots for planting. Once your spuds have sprouted and the threat of frosts has passed, you can now plant out your crop.

Spuds hate wet feet, so good drainage is essential. Dig over or cultivate the soil so it is nice and fi ne, to a depth of about 20cm (fork depth). If you are growing in pots or containers, choose a warm, sunny position where you will remember to water them. Like most plants, potatoes enjoy a well balanced diet. Apply 100gms per square metre of Tui Potato Fertiliser before planting. You need to make sure you mix the fertiliser well into the soil so it doesn’t come in direct contact with the seed potato. Plant your seed

potatoes about 10cm under the surface of the soil, with the shoots facing upwards. Plant them about 50cm apart in the garden in rows. If you choose to use a potato planter, three seed potatoes will provide you with a bumper crop. Plant them in vegetable potting mix - this has all the vital nutrients in it to help them grow. Look out for the new Haxnicks potato planters in the garden centre. Last year, I used these for the fi rst time and each bag produced between 30 and 40 potatoes for Christmas day.

Once the shoots start appearing through the ground, mound up soil to cover them up again, this encourages a larger crop, keeps moisture in the soil and makes them more resistant to frost if you are planting early season varieties. Sprinkle Quash slug and snail bait around the new shoots to prevent any pest damage.

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There have been many fashion-themed films coming out lately, giving us insight into some of the most famous (and formidable) figures in the fashion industry. From documentaries such as The September Issue and Valentino: The Last Emperor to the Chanel biopic Coco Avant Chanel, film has become a key way for us to get our fashion fix. So the FashioNZ team has been thinking about our favourite fashion films. These are the films that either inspired us to copy the fashion or just hold a special place in our hearts for their cool characters and costumes. Or, perhaps, we love them for the way they show that fashion can be an important cultural indicator, something that represents the zeitgeist of the time.

Favourite Fashion Films

Envy, July, Issue 22 11Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)Need I say more? The classic film, starring Audrey Hepburn

as the cute and quirky Holly Golightly, cemented Audrey Hepburn’s place as a fashion icon in film and cultural history. Who can forget that image of Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in the little black dress, with pearls around her neck and a cigarette holder in hand? The famous cat’s eye sunglasses Holly Golightly wears are also making a comeback this season, with many celebs, such as Scarlett Johansson, being spotted wearing the glasses –proof that this film still has an important influence on fashion today!

Almost Famous (2000)This film, set in 1973, truly captures the free, bohemian spirit

of the time – and don’t you love Penny Lane’s (Kate Hudson) John Lennon style sunglasses? Almost Famous showcases 70’s, hippy style at its absolute best: crop tops, bell bottoms and floral dresses. It is a nod to the fashion that defined the decade and, in turn, influenced the fashion of subsequent years. For just a few examples, crop tops are back this season, with a vengeance, and floral has been huge for a couple of seasons now, showing we still love a bit of 70’s hippy chic!

Clueless (1995)Ninety’s preppy cool is at its absolute best in this film –

tartan skirts, headbands and knee socks characterise the fashion of my personal favourite film growing up. I think I saw this film about 100 times! For me, this film is the epitome of the slightly tragic style of the 90’s- from Dionne’s (Stacey Dash) oversized hats to Tai’s (the late Brittany Murphy) grungy plaid shirts and band t-shirts. And preppy fashion is definitely back - the influence of this film is evident in the costumes in Gossip Girl. Not to mention the fact that this film entered a whole new catch phrase into young people’s dialect – does anyone remember saying “Like, whatever!” and pulling that ‘W’ hand signal?

An Education (2009) I adore the 1960’s and often think I may have been born

a couple of decades too late. This film might seem an unusual choice, but it captures the essence of 1960’s fashion beautifully. It is a coming of age story about a teenage girl, Jenny (Carey Mulligan), who falls in love with an older man, played by Ewan McGregor. Costume designer Odile Dicks-Mireaux’s creations represent the buttoned down, prim and proper looks of 1960’s suburban London. The outfits Jenny wears remind me a lot of Holly Golightly - the gold shift dress with matching clutch, accessorised by bright red lips and nails, is gorgeous. And the blue wrap dress Jenny wears to Paris is inspiring. Definitely a lot of looks here I would happily wear today!

Alice in Wonderland (2010) Tim Burton’s adaptation of Lewis Carrol’s classic children’s

tale makes the list – firstly, for its whimsical costumes and fantastic sets, but also because it literally created a fashion trend. All of a sudden, many of the huge international fashion magazines were featuring spreads inspired by the film. Earlier this year, London Fashion Week showcased the ‘Alice by Alice Temperley’ collection inspired by the film. Even style bible Vogue told us how to get the look with girly, powder blue dresses, pocket watches and pieces accented by heart motifs. Stella McCartney and Swarovski were among the many labels to team up with Disney to create lines of jewellery inspired by the film. This is one film that, like no other, created an entire new trend.

Marie Antoinette (2006)This film was, as most of us know, a critical flop. But who

cares? The costumes were sumptuous and divine and director Sofia Coppola has said she wanted to create a stylised, modern version that would humanise the characters. The film won the Oscar for best costume design, an award that was well deserved. Quite simply put, this film makes the list as it is pure eye-candy for the fashion lovers among us.

The Virgin Suicides (1999)Another of Sofia Coppola’s offerings, this film is often cited

by many fashion designers as their number one film for fashion inspiration. The film itself has an ethereal, unreal feeling and this is supported by the costumes. The innocence of the sisters in the film is portrayed through the fashion - lots of whimsical lace and delicate floral patterns. You can’t argue that lace isn’t huge again and the white ankle socks with shoes worn by the girls in the film have definitely made a comeback this year!

Sex & the City (2008)The fashion gods must have been smiling the day they

created Patricia Fields. Her influence in film and fashion will be seen for years to come. For many, Carrie is the defining figure in fashion of the past decade and with good reason. As I am writing this, I have my ticket to SATC 2 but am yet to see it, so for now, the sequel remains off my list. In regards to the first film, I have one thing to say – the Vivienne Westwood wedding dress. That dress is truly a work of art and a sight for all fashion lovers.

Factory Girl (2006)Perhaps this article is a little too heavy on films set in the

1960’s or 70’s, but what can I say? They don’t make clothes like they used to! Factory Girl, the story of model Edie Sedgwick captures the essence of the mod fashion trend of the time. Sienna Miller’s wardrobe in the film is amazing – fur coats, mini dresses, tights, heavy eyeliner and a cute cropped hair cut. I have so many favourite looks from this film, from the leather cap with fur jacket to the leopard print coat – Factory Girl tops my list as my personal favourite fashion film.

Alice in Wonderland (2010) Almost Famous (2000)

An Education (2009) Sex & the City (2008)

Factory Girl (2006) The Virgin Suicides (1999)

Marie Antoinette (2006) Clueless (1995)


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with traditional construction methods. Using this system, it’s possible to build a standard home in eight weeks after the foundation is set, meaning considerable reductions in the cost of labour.

Although this system is relatively new on the market, it has been extensively tested for durability. The Maxim construction system, including the panel manufacture process and the pre-cut factory operation, have been fully appraised by the Building Research Association of New Zealand and because Duncan is a Certified Builder, you also have the 10 year first home guarantee, so you can be assured of making a good decision if Duncan and his team are creating your dream home.

Because of ease of construction, Duncan can save you time and money in labour costs, but also because of the innovative way the panels are created, they take up less space over all, giving you more home space for your money. In traditional building, timber framing and plasterboard take up about 113mm of space for the wall. The Maxim all-in-one panel system only takes up 36mm, leaving the rest of this space for you, thus creating more spacious rooms. Even in a small-sized house this is about the size of an ensuite.

The Maxim Construction System is used to create the interior surface as well as the structural and bracing elements of the building and offers walls and ceilings that are strong, durable and provide a beautifully smooth finish. Because of their ingenious design, the panels will not crack like traditional plasterboard and they are tremendously strong and impact resistant. The high density of the panels (up to 750 kg/m3) means it’s highly resistant to ordinary wear and tear. This means the scrapes and bangs of everyday life are unlikely to damage its smooth good looks, giving you a better looking home for longer.


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Left: Chantelle (McDonald) and Jason Morgan were married on March 13, 2010 at the Edgewater Resort, Wanaka.

Below: The bridal party with Lake Wanaka in background. From left to right: Mike Plivelich, Kristy Wood, Chantelle and Jason, Andrea McDonald and Jonny King.

Right: Sarah (Apperley) and Tim Lester were married on March 13, 2010 at St

Mathews Church, Fernside.Above: The wedding party (left to

right) Kate Lester, James Lester, Olivia Apperley, Tim and Sarah, David Lester,

Hazel Dickens and Joe Apperley.

Left: Joe and Karen (Vessey) Bebbington were married at The Old Stone House, Cracroft, Christchurch on January 8, 2010.Below: The wedding party (from left) Matt Johnstone, Sarah Kingsbury, Joe and Karen, Matt Allpress and Marissa Blakeley.

Above: Geraldine couple Craig and Kathy (O’Brien) Chambers were married lakeside at Lake Heron on January 23, 2010.Left: Craig and Kathy with their children Rosie, Daniel, Benjamen and Ryan.

Right: Greg and Kate (Horan) Verrall were married at Winchmore Gardens on March 5, 2010.Left: The wedding party (from left) Kate, Kelly Tuki, Leandra Lambie-Shaw, Stu Verrall, Dylan Amyes and Greg.


PEPPERS BLUEWATER RESORT, LAKE TEKAPOFrom $350* per night in a Two Bedroom Mountain View VillaIncluding hot chocolate on arrival, hot breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children and family pass to Alpine Springs Hot Pools

Overlooking Lake Tekapo and surrounded by the

spectacular landscapes of the Southern Alps, Peppers

Bluewater Resort is a glimmering spectacle on New

Zealand's South Island. This resort offers the ideal

destination for the perfect weekend escape or to just

relax after a hectic day exploring the region. Unwind in

the cosy Rakinui Restaurant and Lounge while enjoying a

selection of international standard cuisine and favoured

local delights accompanied with a breathtaking view

across Lake Tekapo.

Experience Peppers. Call 03 680 7000or visit peppers.co.nz/bluewater

Terms and conditions apply, subject to availability. For full terms and conditions visit peppers.co.nz. *Valid for sale and travel until 30/09/10. Minimum 2 night stay and standard cancellation policy applies. Rate is valid for family of two adults and two children. Additional child $70.

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This month we are continuing with stress. GUILT is an enormous contributor to stress.

We can experience and more than likely have experienced stress, stemming from guilt. It is very common and okay.

Did you realise that guilt is man made?We take it on and choose guilt

ourselves.What is the opposite of guilt for you? Guilt opposite RightGuilt opposite HappyGuilt opposite PeacefulGuilt opposite LoveGuilt opposite Less StressAnd so on ...

You may find your answers interesting.

What if the opposite of guilty was, in fact, innocent?

Contemplate it.

Write down a list of what you feel guilty about and, beside it, write whether you can really feel innocent about it. If you can – great! If not - why?

Remember, we choose guilt. If you were to look behind the feeling of guilt, what is the true emotion?

GUILT - WRONG - FEARGUILT - LIED - FEARGUILT - NOT LOVED – FEAR

Behind so many of our feelings is fear. F E A R FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL Let it all go. It doesn’t keep us safe ...

or healthy.Doing all we can to stay completely

in the moment is the key. The past has gone and the future will unfold.

The off-loading of guilt to another, in order to make them feel guilt, is

unnecessary, as it can only be chosen. It is a waste of our energy. Again, let it go, step forward, it doesn’t serve us in any way.

Doing this will allow some space for new and exciting ideas.

What we give our energy to is what will we will experience.

WE ARE NOT OUR EXPERIENCEWE HAD AN EXPERIENCE

Have another go at feeling innocent now.Make it your intention for one week

to CHOOSE living your life in the now, with no guilt. Catch yourself, take a breath and consciously let it go, in whatever way feels good for you. (Try something that feels awesome). Replacing it with a good energy.

Healing within can only take place if we change the thoughts and let go of the feelings that we are moving on from.

CHOOSEBe a great day Carmen.

Living your new perspective

with Carmen Flett of Hell N Back Life Coaching

Peppers Bluewater Resort, Lake Tekapo is offering families good reasons to get out of the cold with hot winter family packages.

The “Fun Family Getaway” package is the ultimate family escape offering great fun for every member. Families can hit the ice together for some winter excitement and then soak weary muscles in the alpine springs hot pools with a family “Skate and Soak” pass to Alpine Springs. Families stay in luxury fully self-contained two bedroom Mountain View Villas. For an additional $30 Peppers Bluewater Resort will also throw in a hot breakfast for the whole family.

The “Too Hot for Winter” package includes two nights stay in a two bedroom Mountain View Villa, hot buffet breakfast for the whole family as well as a family pass to the hot pools.

From just $350 per night these affordable packages offer families the perfect winter escape. Winter package rates apply to two adults and two children and are available until September 30th. Bookings can be made on 0800 680 570 or visit.

Get out of the cold with hot winter packages at Peppers Bluewater


CRICOS Provider No: 02914G ICHM Pty Ltd

For more than a century, the Swiss Hotel Association (SHA) has set the standards in hotel management education for the rest of the world to follow.

Founded in 1882, the SHA is the official organisation of the hotel industry in Switzerland and, in 1893, it opened the

world’s first hotel training school – Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne – recognised as the best European style hotel management school.

In 1992, the Swiss Hotel Association played a major role together with the South Australian Government, in the form of ICHM.

International College of Hotel Management (ICHM) – 10 Reasons Why …

• TheSwissHotelAssociation(SHA)Diplomais clearly the leading international qualification for hotel management. IHCM was the first hotel school outside Europe where students can attain this prestigious and internationally recognised qualification.

•FollowingtheirthreeyearSwissHotelAssociationDiplomaprogramme,studentscanstudy for an additional six to 12 months to gain the ICHM Bachelor degree.

•ICHM’slecturersareequippedwithextensivelocal and international industry experience. Theirteachingskillsanddedicationtostudentsproduces advanced learning outcomes.

•Thepurposebuilthospitalityteachingfacilitieson the Regency Campus are world class, allowing studentstohonetheirskillsandknowledgeinarealistic setting.

•Studentshavetheopportunitytoundertakemore internships and more internship hours than at any other Australian hotel institution.

•Themodernon-campusaccommodationconsists of single bedroom, villa style apartments with all meals included.

•LocatedinAdelaide,thecapitalofSouthAustralia and a hub for hospitality, ICHM studentsundertaketheirstudiesinanideallearning environment.

•Studentsfromover80countrieshavechosentostudy at ICHM.

•Theprofessionalhotelierandbusinessskillsstudents learn with ICHM are highly valued and sought after within hotels and also management levels across a variety of other industries.

•Wemeasureoursuccessbyourgraduates.Employers of ICHM graduates range from boutique establishments to large multinational hotels.Youwillfindthemworkingassupervisorsand specialist through to senior and general managers.

ICHM New Zealand contact:R.NeilLambie,18FortificationRoad,KarakaBays,Wellington6022.r.neil.lambie@rnliel.co.nzwww.rnliel.co.nz0800ATICHM0800284246CRICOSProviderNumber02914GICHMPtyLtd

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Gardenwith Jac Sparks, artist and counsellor

Over a coffee with...

Describe your cafe style in three words.Fresh, friendly and fun.What is the kitchen utensil you can’t

do without?A good pair of tongs.Which ingredient do you use most often?Sumac (lemon pepper).What style of food is currently your

favourite?Morrocan.What tempts you when you eat out?Anything that is fresh and colourful.What is your greatest food weakness?Boiled eggs.Who do you most admire as a cook

or chef?

Jamie Oliver – I’ve got a few of his books and I like his concept.

What is your favourite recipe book?My head!What is dinner in your home likely

to include?Lentil casserole – that’s my favourite.When it comes to vegetables, what are

your favourites?Celery.When you have a choice of meat, chicken

or fi sh, what do you prefer to cook and how?I’m a vego so none. But I enjoy doing

roast beetroot.

6 eggs2 c caster sugar1 c rice bran oil880g (2 ½ c) well-drained, crushed pineapple4 mashed bananas1 c coconut2 2/3 c self raising fl our2 tsp ground cinnamonPinch salt

Beat eggs and sugar, add oil then pineapple, banana and coconut. (I mix pineapple, banana and coconut together). Sift dry ingredients and add to mix. Combine well.Bake in a 10 inch round tin at 160°C fan bake for approximately 1 ¼ -1 ½ hours. Check with cake tester.

Cream Cheese Icing4 Tbsp butter, softened½ c cream cheese2 c icing sugar1 tsp grated lemon rind

Beat butter and cream cheese until creamy. Mix in icing sugar and lemon rind, beating well to combine.

Humming Bird Cake

Nosh Cafe on Burnett Street has been open now for four months and is thriving as a cafe/restaurant. Owner operator Vicki Waaka has about 30 years experience in the food industry and says it’s great fun and different every day.

Different every day

What’s your favourite holiday spot? Punakaiki - or anywhere on the coast!

It’s my favourite downtime ... climbing into the wee green beast, throwing the dog in the back and off over the mountains!

What colour/style are you into at the moment?

Orange! With touches of green or red ... I think too many of us wear constant black, and it can be quite deadening once we’ve reached maturity. However, black is very good with orange too! Style? Quirky, asymmetric ... 2010 is a good year for the sorts of clothes that I like. Hats are always excellent to perch on top. I have just found an orange beret, which I just had to make a brooch for.

What are your hobbies? I like to be active, so the dog is useful.

Painting is a necessity and I enjoy making jewellery. I like to go to good movies and watch science fi ction on TV ... but I couldn’t live without reading.

What item of makeup can’t you live without?

Mascara - I have bald eyelids and good mascara takes away the mole look.

What kind of car do you drive? What kind of car would you drive if there was no dollar limit?

Six months ago I bought a river stone green Rav 4, which is my pride and joy. It goes anywhere, has room for the husband and the dog, can be opened out to have an easel in the back and it has wee buttons on the steering wheel which control my music. It’s name is Hazel. If I had unlimited dollars? I’d like to say a Prius, but ... a new Jaguar would be fun because it would annoy my husband, but I think that I would get a VW Tiguan.

How do you keep fi t? I go to Curves at least three times a week

and walk my large, young dog, Nico, twice a day. I like tramping, even though I had to be helicoptered out with the last one. Probably a bonus, if I’m honest.

What’s your comfort food? I have recently become a diabetic, so the

bread and honey and chocolate had to go! Cheese is a weakness ... especially Barry’s Bay peppered havarti.

What was the last book you enjoyed? Very diffi cult! I loved The Swan Thieves

by Elizabeth Kostova, but I think that Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel has to be the pick.

What music are you into at the moment?

I either like classical or really bad (according to my daughter and my friends) Ministry of Sound compilations. Or Lemon Jelly. I recommend their track All the Ducks are Swimming in the Water. You can see what they mean.

Who do you admire? Live heroes: Simon Schama, Sam

McMahon, Our Helen, Brian Turner, Neil Armstrong, my husband, my friends and my three children. Dead ones: Mr Wordsworth, King Alfred the Great (quite apart from doing a peaceful deal with the Vikings, he taught himself to read after he became king and insisted that children should learn to read as well), Professor Tolkien and Gerald Durrell.

If you could invite any three people to dinner who would they be?

A chef would be good - no, seriously: Richard Dawkins, Tony Benn and Michelle Obama. That would be an interesting conversation or two.

A tip, hint or piece of advice: Join a book group and walk a dog every

day. She reminds you how interesting life is all the time.

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Jancraft Craft Boutique• 39 Brookside Road, Rolleston • Phone 03 347 9298

Hours: Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm and closed Sunday and Monday.

Come and visit this very beautiful craft shop, in a tranquil garden setting.Bursting with a huge product base for scrapbooking/card making and general craft supplies for all your craft projects.

Also the gorgeous Christmas shop, which is full of festive products, is a must see all year round.

As of July 7, 2010, Jancraft Craft Boutique was finally finished and newly designed.The new décor is beautiful and the shop is

full to the brim with masses of new products and displays.Owner, Jan McMurtrie, is thrilled with the

end result and says, for her, it is a dream come true.

She has had to cope with more than six months of renovations to her whole premises and welcomes an end to the stress.Jan thanks all her many customers for their

patience and support during these many weeks.She extends a warm welcome to all

customer, both old and new, to go and see the stunning new premises.

Jan is situated at 39 Brookside Road, Rolleston. For easy access, turn at the Rolleston Hotel and Jan can be found a few yards down the road, where, between Tuesday and Saturday, her sign can be seen outside to welcome new customers.CALL IN AND SEE JAN. YOU’LL BE SO GLAD

YOU DID!

JancraftCraft Boutique

Jancraft is now celebrating its new and extended premises!

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