Metropol - 17 Dec 2015

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17 DECEMBER 2015 VOL 18

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PropertyPRIME

Q&A WITH

COURTNEY

JAMIESON

THE

WONDERFUL

WORLD OF

OZ

Dressed to the max!

A Christmas experience

The secret to beautiful hair

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Merivales Fashion Show

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CUISINELoyal local food secret

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Devilled eggs: Spicy twist

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Visualise your tiling

Update & revitalise your

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The changing face of

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Small is beautiful

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FEATURES

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Hoops of fun

Distinctive new centre for

Halswell

Enjoy our great outdoors:

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May all the sweet magic Of Christmas conspire To gladden your heartsAnd ll every desire.Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year from the Metropol team. Our next issue will be out on 21 January 2016.


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The office Christmas party is a great opportunity to catch

up with people you haven't seen for twenty minutes.

- Julius Sharpe

Everyone knows Christmas is about sharing love and kindness, being with family, tearing open presents, eating enormous amounts of food, drinking lots of champagne and having at least a few days holiday. But its also a very humorous time of year. Christmas just wouldnt be the same without those corny Christmas cracker jokes and then there are the hilarious presents that are re-gifted from the previous year, or the quirky ones no-one is quite sure about that have been sent from a great aunt. To get the laughter, or the eye-rolling and sighs, started around your Christmas table I have searched far and wide for the worlds best ever cracker jokes:What did Adam say to his wife on the day before Christmas? It's Christmas, Eve!What do angry mice send to each other at Christmas? Cross Mouse Cards!What do you call a bunch of chess players bragging about their games in a hotel lobby? Chess nuts boasting in an open foyer!Why did no one bid for Rudolph and Blitzen on eBay? Because they were two deer!How did Mary and Joseph know that Jesus was 7lb 6oz when he was born? They had a weigh in a manger!Why is it getting harder to buy Advent calendars? Because their days are numbered!I was looking out of the window this morning and said to my wife "It looks like rain dear." What do you call a blind reindeer? I have no eye deerHow come you never hear anything about the 10th reindeer "Olive? Olive?Yeah, you know, "Olive the other reindeer, used to laugh and call him names."And after everyones tired of the one-liners. Another Christmas game, which may just take o this year, is checking warning labels. Herere a few from last Christmas:Warning label on a letter opener that says: 'Caution: Safety goggles recommended.'A cartridge for a laser printer warns: 'Do not eat toner.' A warning on an electric drill made for carpenters cautions: 'This product not intended for use as a dental drill.' On a child's buggy: 'Remove child before folding.'This product is not to be used in bathrooms. On a bathroom heater.Christmas Lights Warning: For indoor or outdoor use only. Do not place this product into any electronic equipment. On a case of chocolate CDs in a Christmas gift basket. Warning: Do not climb inside this bag and zip it up. Doing so will cause injury and death. On a label inside a protective bag containing fragile Christmas presents which measured 15cm by 15cm by 12cm. With these safety messages provided and our social responsibility fullled, the team here at Metropol wish you a safe, happy and fun-lled Christmas and a healthy, productive and prosperous New Year!

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In an era where so much is copied, imitated and re-invented you can be forgiven for thinking theres not much new under the sun when it comes to fashion and design.The world loves original and if youve come across Courtney Jamiesons MaramaJewellery you will, no doubt, have been quite refreshed by her designs which aremade from 50% recycled silver and New Zealand sourced stones. Courtney has takenjade/pounamu which has traditionally been presented in a very classic way in NewZealand and designed it in a rustic meets modern way with unique tribal nuances.Courtney exhibited at this years New Zealand Fashion Week and her stand was votedWinner of the Peoples Choice Best Stand Award 2015.Courtney works from her studio in Christchurch and sells via the two HAPA storeshere and from her online shop www.maramajewellery.co.nz.

JAMIESONWhat led you into the world of jewellery design?

It wasnt something that I knew I wanted to do as a child I have always been hands-on though and enjoyed designing and making anything from shoelaces to t-shirt prints.I moved to Wellington at 17 and ended up doing a graphic design course at WelTec, with that I got a random part time job at a bead store down the road. That was the beginning for me. I fell in love with making jewellery! Putting beads on a string and bending wire just wasnt enough anymore, I wanted to make the real deal stu so I quit design school and sought out somewhere to learn silversmithing and I have never looked backed since! Where did you learn your craft?

I learnt jewellery making and design in Wellington at The Learning Connexion its a great school for hands-on people. We spent 100% of our time in the studio working. After two years there I went on an adventure to the South Island to discover a bit more about stone carving as I wanted to incorporate my own cut stones into my jewellery.I intended to stay in Greymouth for three weeks, but ended up there for over a year. I met wonderful people (including my partner) and learnt a lot about stone.

Your jewellery designs are unique where do you get your inspiration

from?

Inspiration is a funny thing, it comes from anywhere and anything. Sometimes I am obsessed with a shape, as you may be able to tell triangles play a large part in my work. I like to be able to work the stone into a shape you don't see generally made into jewellery. And at the moment, I am nding inspiration from the shapes and designs on Aztec rugs. So really anything that catches my eye is inspiration!

How would you describe your style?

I think my style is rather unique, using a material (such as pounamu) which has always been used in a traditional way and testing boundaries by modernising it was a bit risky. But it worked.It has quite a bold look to it and denitely stands out because of its uniqueness.

What was involved in exhibiting at NZ Fashion Week?

Ahhh Fashion Week, that was one busy, crazy week thats for sure. Involved were: meetings with the NZFW crew to organise our exhibition, designing and preparing the collection to be shown, designing a stand out display, meeting potential clients and buyers, drinking wine and watching runway shows!As I won best stand award I have been invited back next year, so I'm looking forward to another crazy week full of fashion, food and wine.

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OUT & ABOUT

What type of metals and stones do you like to work with and

why?

I work with mainly silver, its a lovely material to work with and I recycle my own silver to create a mix of recycled and new silver to make around 50% recycled silver in my jewellery. Sustainability is a big thing for me so my aim is to be working with the closest I can get to 100% recycled metals. And the same goes with stones, ethics and sustainability play a large role in what a want my brand and work to be. So slowly I make changes to get that little bit closer to my goal. NZ stones just make sense to me.

How has your work evolved since you began?

It has evolved in a way where I have found my distinctive style. You can tell a person is wearing a Marama piece by just looking at it. I love that. It has taken me a while to get to this point, trying new things and dierent ways of working.

Has the role of a silversmith evolved with technology or is it

still, essentially, an age-old craft?

Essentially, its still an age old craft, to me anyway. A few things have changed, but I still bash with a hammer, use a ame torch to solder and sand or polish by hand (mostly) - that is the art of handmade!You can get things manufactured in factories or made with machinery or even 3D printed. But I think the age old hands-on approach is always going to have more meaning to it.

On a more personal note do you have hobbies or sports you

enjoy?

Is gardening a sport? I also hula hoop and dabble in a bit of yoga.

What is your favourite drink?

A good gin + tonic with a dash of homemade elderower cordial!

What is one thing that Metropol readers would be surprised

to know about you?

UmmmI have 10 tattoos. I have a rabbit named Dave. I recently went vegan for a month. I am addicted to avocados!

Whats next on the wish list?

I have a rather large wish list but Ill go with new tools for the studio, a girl can never have enough tools!

I like to be able to

work the stone into a

shape you don't see

generally made into

jewellery. And at the

moment, I am finding

inspiration from the

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Aztec rugs. So really

anything that catches

my eye is inspiration!

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From Kansas to Munchkins, the Wicked Witch to the Cowardly Lion to Dorothy and Toto, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a comedy to delight the whole family.

The Forge at The Court and The Court Theatre Youth Company are preparing to bring to life hundreds of Oz-ians and troops of ying monkeys for February's free Anthony Harper Summer Theatre production.

Dan Pengelly, Associate Director of The Court Theatre says The Wonderful Wizard

Gather together the family, pack a picnic basket and blanket and join the crowd for a magical retelling of this wonderful classic.

of Oz is set to equal their 2015 production, Peter Pan, and promises to be another enthralling show.

The script is based on L. Frank Baum's original 1900 novel and it is an inspirational story of coming of age. We are collaborating with The Court's Youth Company and drawing from the very best pantomime, clowning and improvisational theatre to create lots of interactive fun on and o the stage, he says.

Award-winning law rm Anthony Harper has been behind this free family event,

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H PS of funThere is no can't when it comes to hula hooping.

There are just those who can't hoop yet, says Bernadette, Director and instructor at In2Hula. We can get most into the swing of it.

The basics of hula hooping are that it is great fun the chance to reminisce on childhood skills or to learn new ones, and get t at the same time.

In2Hula is a tness regime in its own right, manufacturing and supplying hoops all over the country with Bernadette, and her team of four trained instructors, taking a range of tness classes across Christchurch.

I loved it right from the start, says Bernadette, who learnt how to hoop at the age of 47. I love bringing the joy of hooping to people.

In hoop classes they teach the techniques of hooping, with 28 moves both on and o the body that combine great general body toning with cardio tness and some fun moves, with a training video now available online.

As well as tness classes, In2Hula oers school and preschool programmes and is great fun for workplace team building and even as a conference ice breaker.

In an eort to share the joy of hooping, Bernadette arranged for 110 hoops, donated by generous people and with free shipping donated by SB Global Logistics, to be gifted to children in Nepal.

Bernadette will also be on the road early next year in their Hoop'Inn caravan, holding workshops and spreading the hooping word, and looking for anyone interested in joining the fun as an In2Hula licensee.

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Te Hpua: Halswell Centre includes a library with varied spaces, about 5,000 square metres of outdoor area with a swimming pool, several large meeting rooms, inclusive community spaces and a Customer Service desk.

The name Halswell Centre came from a community naming competition. Council sta also worked alongside Mahaanui Kurataiao to consult with Ngi Te Ruahikihiki and Ngi Thuriri to arrive at the Mori name; Te Hpua. This gives reference to pools of water, and a subtle reference to Waihora (Lake Ellesmere), often referred to as a 'Hpua' or coastal lagoon.

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Distinctive new centre for HalswellA distinctive new library and community facility has opened in the fast-growing Halswell community.

David Adamson says it is exciting to see such a large new facility open in a fast-growing community.

"This is the rst time Christchurch City Council has oered so many services under the one roof and it's a pretty large roof at that."

At just over 3000 square metres, the building is twice the size of Upper Riccarton Community and School Library. The centre's striking design features

sloping walls and roofs with rain gardens slotted into the exterior walls, surrounded by glass and lush vegetation. Water from the roof irrigates these plants, while autumn will see 124 new trees planted.

Planning for the centre began in 2009, with $23.1 million earmarked for its development. Even before the post-quake population increase, the Council identied a population boom and community need in Halswell.

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Enjoy our GREAT OUTDOORSThe weather is warming up. Holidays are imminent so head outdoors, breathe in the air, and take in the views on some of the walkways and walking tracks around Christchurch.

Here is just a taste of what is available. For more information see ww.ccc.govt.nz/rec-and-sport/walk/

PORT HILLS

Taylors Mistake to Godley Head car park (one way)Distance: 3.5kmDescription: Enjoy spectacular coastal views as the walk sidles the hillside above sea clis. Explore the historic military sites on Godley Head. From the Taylors Mistake car park pick up the Godley Head Walkway. The track skirts Harris Bay and continues past the top end of a white-ippered penguin colony. At Boulder Bay it is worthwhile detouring down to the baches that line the rocky beach. The track then climbs away from the coastline and meets Godley Head Road opposite the Godley Head car park.

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Riccarton Bush Walk

Riccarton Bush is the only area of podocarp forest remaining in Christchurch. Distance: 2kmDescription:This is a good walk for a hot day as it winds through the shade of Riccarton Bush. Starting at Riccarton house walk around towards Deans Cottage. Follow the stone path and walk through the wooden gate that

marks the beginning of the nature walk.There are plenty of seats located along the track and birdsong echoes through the bush from both native and introduced birds such as the fantail (piwakawaka), silvereye (tauhou) and grey warbler (riroriro). Riccarton Bush is the main centre of Christchurch's small resident population of wood pigeons (kereru).

Pegasus track

This walk explores the dune landscape of North Shore. The track follows the crest of the dune with impressive views. No roads to cross and an excellent children's playground at Broad Park.Distance: 2kmDescription:From the car park in Larnach Street follow the wide gravelled track as it weaves through the dunes crossing several access tracks to the beach and into North Shore suburb. After ten minutes a well-made track climbs up onto the crest of the dunes with ne views of the shoreline.

This track leads back down to the main dune track, crosses one four way junction then shortly afterwards reaches another four way junction. Mountain bikers can often be seen here emerging from Bottle Lake forest and following the dune track north.An option for the return trip is to turn right at this junction and cross to the beach and amble back to the Waimairi Surf Life Saving clubhouse which is a prominent landmark. A track leads from the surf club through to a carpark and past toilets and children's playground into Broad Park again.

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8g carbs per serveThis recipe is a quick take on the traditional Christmas pudding, without the carbs and with very little eort. It can be made as one whole pudding or we used 4 x 1 cup moulds. Can be made ahead and reheated. We have served this pudding with microwave brandy custard. Ingredients:

100g almond meal

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 eggs

2 tablespoons double cream

30g dark chocolate, gluten-free

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon cocoa powder, unsweetened

1 tablespoon brandy

1 teaspoon mixed spice

1 tablespoon sugar substitute of choice or xylitol

40g chopped walnuts

60g red currants, fresh or frozen

60g raspberries, fresh or frozen

80g blueberries, fresh or frozen

Method:

Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl.Melt the butter in a microwave proof bowl, cool, then add the eggs, the cream and the brandy.Melt the dark chocolate and add to the mix.Stir in the chopped walnuts and the fruit. If using frozen fruit, completely thaw rst and discard the liquid.Pour into the mould(s) and microwave on level 6 for about 5 minutes. Turn out upside down to serve.

Recipe from the new cook book: Carbs by numbers low carb recipe options Christmas by Sandra Dunbar and Meg Pell.www.carbsbynumbers.com

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Its located in the Fendalton Village Mall on the corner of Clyde and Ilam Road so theres plenty of parking. But the reasons for visiting Crisp cant be discovered till you try some of the marvellous dishes available from the menu.

Spoil yourself with one of their delicious items from the menu. Perhaps its one of my favourites, a creamy seafood chowder or chow down on the American club sandwich. A Greek salad? The salmon and potato cake? There are plenty of reasons to get there an hour before your meeting and spoil yourself with a taste delight before your coee catch up. Why not just

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Cafe Metro

Cranford Street Merivale Ferrymead

Ph. 03 356 1835


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Always enjoy a good glass of wine

while you're cooking a meal!

And I'm known to regularly quote

Benjamin Franklin:

In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is

joviality and in water there is bacteria!

Purchase Ataahua Wine at

Ballantynes, Pukeko Junction or online

www.ataahuawine.co.nz

Decant is a wine shop

- the largest range of European wine in the South Is.

Decant is a licensed caf

- really good food, superb coee.

Decant is a deli

- a great selection of French cheeses.

Decant is

- visit our website www.decantwine.co.nz

Keep calm its almost Christmas

delishimoes bakery has all

your Christmas needs ...

From traditional mince tarts, berry mince tarts ,

Christmas cakes and heaps more on oer..

NOW TAKING CHRISTMAS ORDERS

Catering for Christmas Work & Oce shouts

Delishimoes Bakery

263 Greers Road, Christchurch. Ph. 03 3597815Check out our Facebookpage for more more info regarding

lunch packs at https://www.facebook.com/delishimoesbakery

Jens pickles and chutneys are delicious

and versatile, great with chicken, meats, fish

or vegetables. Fantastic on cheese/antipasto

platters and adds real punch and flavour in

sandwiches.

Jens Cozinha

email: [email protected] Ph: 021 350 277

Look up jenscozinha.co.nz for stockists

And yes it is BBQ me *Greek lamb Kebabs

*Bueried lamb legs *Aged Beef Fillet *And an Award winning range of sausages fat

Pure pork , roasted Italains, our favourite.

fennel , percorino romano cheese

are the dominate avours. Got to love summer!

70 Edgeware Road beside Peter Timbs Meats.

Open 7:30am to 3:00 pm Tuesday to Saturday.

Peter Timbs Meats ltd70 Edgeware Road, Ph (03) 3661780129

Farrington Ave Bishopdale, Ph (03) 359 5729

The much awaited loyalty card now available.

Sign up for some exclusive specials and spot prizes

and go in the draw for

A Tasty Succulent Peter Timbs Free Farmed Ham!

Sweet Revenge has your dessert needs covered

this holiday season. Why not try something new

like our mouth-wateringly delicious Chocolate,

Raspberry & Vanilla Mousse Cake made with

real fruit and Whittaker's chocolate.

Delicious to the last bite!

Sweet Revenge

Ph:03 3528815

www.facebook.com/sweetrevengechch

www.sweetrevenge.co.nz

Edendale - an experience not just a caf

Enjoy the experience of a breakfast, lunch or dinner at

the popular West Melton Community Centrepoint.

Functions, Business Meetings, Live Music and special

Souled Out events.

However you imagine it we will make it happen!

Edendale CafeMon-Wed 8am-5pm, Thurs-Fri 8am-9pm

Sat-Sun 8am-5pm

Cnr Main West Coast Road & Sandy Knolls Road

Ph 027 396 9955 (text or ph orders welcome)

www.facebook.com/edendalecafe

Una Bakery

Fresh Handcrafted Convenient

Underground coee Friendly, helpful sta

73 Centaurus Rd, Huntsbury

Ph: 337 8214. E: [email protected]

Weddings - Pares - Anything

Everyone's catering needs are dierent, let

Catering Belle customise a menu to suit you

and your occasion.

Catering Belle

Specialists in locaon catering.

Ring Food Service: 021 4 BELLE

www.thecateringbelle.co.nz


CUISINE

Spicy twist on old fashioned favouriteRecipe from the new cook book: Carbs by numbers low carb recipe options Christmas by Sandra Dunbar and Meg Pell.www.carbsbynumbers.com

Devilled eggs with red chilli and black sesame seeds 0g carbsA new take on a classic old time favourite and very lling. This will make 8 portions, we have allowed two halves per serve. Ingredients:

4 eggs 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated 1 tablespoon sour cream 1 teaspoon red chilli 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds a pinch salt a pinch white pepper Method:

Preheat the oven to 180CHard boil the eggs, refresh under cold water, then remove the shell and allow to cool.Using a tablespoon at a time, place four evenly spaced mounds of nely grated parmesan cheese on a baking paper lined tray.Pat them down lightly and sprinkle with the black sesame seeds.Bake in the oven for just a few minutes until melted and golden.Remove from the oven, cool and quarter each disc.Halve the eggs lengthways and remove the yolks.Finely chop the red chilli. In a small bowl mash the eggs, then add the sour cream, chilli, salt and pepper.Mound the mixture back into the shells of the whites and stud with two of the parmesan shards.

2 Colombo Street, Cashmere Ph. 03 9642880

www.protocoloncolombo.co.nz

NEW SUMMER MENU

including Tapas starting soon

Relax on our sunny terrace

and watch the world go by.

ON COLOMBO -

WHERE THE

COMMUNITY

COMES

TOGETHER

Traditional Japanese Cuisine

from the Tomi Family

Ph: 03 377 8028 76 Edgeware Rd Edgeware Mall ChCh www.tomi.co.nz

Lunch: Tues-Sat 11:30am-2.00pm Dinner: Tues-Sun 5:30pm till late


CUISINE

Kelvin from Cheeky Sparrow at The Colombo, 363 Colombo Street, and I share the same values. He and the team have thought through the science of food and given it a touch of art.

Great friendly sta have made The Cheeky Sparrow a successful business by providing fantastic food at a good price with a smile. The sunny outdoor area which is protected from the wind is a great place to meet friends on a warm summer day and you know the coee is good, right?

With fresh ingredients and everything

A CHEEKY PLACE TO MEET

By Nicholas Henare

I have three rules for cafs and restaurants: good atmosphere, good food and good price.

The sunny outdoor area is a great

place to meet friends and you

know the coffee is good, right?

made on site, Kelvin and the team get it right from the beginning. From the focus on the simplest cheese roll (soft cheese rolled with just the right type of bread and toasted till golden brown), all the way through to their wide range of cabinet food which just screams quality. The Cheeky Sparrow also has a great range of gluten-free products too. Its a great stop when visiting the Colombo for a spot of shopping on the go. They have great customers because they have great service

and fantastic food. Why dont you join that group of great customers and like a cheeky sparrow, y into The Colombo at 363 Colombo Street and try something that will leave you with a cheeky grin. Enjoy.

Come and taste our Sensational

Tasty Pizza

Schiacciata (Skiah-CHA-tah)

A hand-stretched Tuscan flat bread

Loaded with toppings and packed with taste

Try it you will like! Takeaway also available

5

Now BYO(Wine Only)

Book your Xmas party and eat the Italian family way

shared plates served down the middle of the table

Come in over the holidays. We are open! Closed stat days.

OPEN NEW YEARS

EVE!

We do everything with SEAFOODPre-order your Sushi and

Sashimi Party Platter Now!

Variety of Fresh Seafood Available:

Fresh Seafood, Seafood Salad,

Sushi & Sashimi, Freshly Cooked

Fish and Chips, Gourmet Burgers

Like our facebook

page to be in to WIN

Sushi & Sashimi

Party Platter!

Get a FREE TipTop

Ice Cream

when you spend

$30 or more!

MERIVALE GOURMET SEAFOOD

233 Papanui Road, Merivale Phone 03 355 6733

facebook.com/MerivaleGourmetSeafood

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Metropol - 17 Dec 2015