MAY 2014

THE MOTHERS DAY ISSUE

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Finding the village vibe in Havelock North
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You could, to be honest, read no further than the headline and appreciate the one huge difference between the new Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle and everything else on the road. Its very very economical. Medium-sized scooter kind of economical. Its the kind of economy that people who live in Alaska and need to make their resources last through the winter would nd quite useful. But, like so many other aspects of this vehicle, theres much more to the story.

And further.
A car with such economy would give you a lot of holiday options. But an SUV? Well, thats the best excuse for a new tent and a y rod youve ever heard. And because its a Mitsubishi SUV, its traction systems have been developed and torture tested in places youve never been to, and wouldnt want to. So on the many gravel tracks that link our natural wonders with the nearest road, youll be just ne. Theres also a 5 star safety rating, just to be on the obsessively safe side.

Your fuel goes further.

This game-changing efciency is also handy in more realistic situations; say, living in New Zealand. This fair country has plenty of reasons to drive long distances, but until now, a hybrid hasnt really been the vehicle of choice. The reason Outlander Plug-In Hybrid is able to cover all this ground is thanks to its being so efcient, having three clever drive modes and so on. Just imagine all the stunning, out of the way places you could visit. All the lakes youve wanted to see, the rivers youve wanted to sh, the walks youve wanted to walk. And because its the performance model of the Outlander range, youll enjoy them even more.
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The call of the great outdoors can now be answered with appropriate enthusiasm. But we know that for an SUV, the daily commute is a much more familiar mission. As luck and an enormous amount of research and development would have it, Outlander Plug-In Hybrids efciency shines here as well. This is where Electric Vehicle mode comes in. You can drive to and from work, via the school, to the supermarket and home, then back to the supermarket because you forgot the limes, while using no petrol at all. Not one pink little drop. If youve charged the vehicle for (from an ordinary internal power

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point, we should add) youll get up to 52km range in this mode. Weve asked the Energy Efciency and Conservation Authority to gure out what this would cost and they tell us that at an off peak rate of 15 cents per kWh, youd pay around $1.41. Youd be doing well to get two limes for that.

Where the story actually ends.

Once you start thinking about how you use fuel and how to use less of it, youll see that the story of economy is a rich, and ultimately happy one. When youre ready to begin, your Mitsubishi Dealer will be pleased to assist. To book a test drive, just visit mmnz.co.nz or call 0800 54 53 52. The VRX model is pictured here. But you can drive away in the equally tasteful XLS from $59,990, plus the usual on road costs of $750, which includes a Registration, WoF and a full tank of fuel; yours to conserve at your leisure. Economy: its more than just a good opportunity to save at the pump; its the way forward. Its just better.

The savings just keep coming.

In Electric Vehicle mode, using no fuel means no emissions. But even when you are using fuel, economy gures like 1.9L/100km translate to emissions of just 44 grams of CO2 per kilometre. 1 These gures werent achieved down a hill with a tail wind. They, and the Electric Vehicle range, were the result of a thorough test that complied with vehicle standard ADR81/02. It means youll be able to get these gures too. Reduced emissions are, perhaps, the most important saving of all. While were discussing the responsible use of energy, its worth noting that the new Outlander Plug-In Hybrid is able to conserve its energy even further, thanks to regenerative braking. Basically, the electric motors that power the vehicle act as brakes and convert your momentum into electricity that goes straight back into the brilliantly designed, eco-friendly battery.

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Action stations The views from this Taupo home are peaceful but the pace of life there is anything but Designer duo The Mt Eden home of an artist and architect is a live-in collaboration that reflects a shared love of the beach and bach The art of the high flyer First Chris Parkin moved his hotel across the road, then he created an art-filled home on top
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It takes a village A home created with a community feeling in mind ON THE COVER Special effects Minimalisms not for me, says this villa owner

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The stuff of dreams Two garden professionals show what can be done in six short years Fusion formula A joyful blend of cultures in a tiny city garden
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Our whimsical nursery prints will warm the cockles of a new mothers heart, page 43

Mothers Day
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Antenna A delicious breakfast tray? A set of pastel-dipped spoons? Weve got six pages of simple, smart ideas to make Mum feel special Fairytale flowers Blooms that say today is special Sweets for the sweet A classy cake, lemon madeleines and other home-baked treats
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Town & country Why DIY is sometimes the best option keep warm this winter
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143 Heating special New ways to 158 Art, books & blogs 164 Urban Eye Hot spots to visit

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Food
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Grape escape A vineyard picnic thats bursting with autumn flavours Feel-good food A MasterChefs recipes for happy times Small bites Two pages of news and seasonal ideas from our food editor, Sally Butters

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Finishing touches Convert a favourite plate into a one-of-a-kind cakestand

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From the editor

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Sally Duggan

z house & garden is sometimes called an interiors magazine and, on one level, thats a perfect description. More than any other mainstream magazine, we cover the detail of whats inside Kiwi homes: cushions and curtains and appliances and carpets and chairs and crockery and paint colours and so on. When it comes to interiors, we know whats available, where to get it and how to make it work in your home. But we are also about a whole lot more than that. At the risk of sounding self-aggrandising, I think NZ House & Garden is also about social change in our community. One of our rules on NZ House & Garden is to always have people in our stories. When I brief writers, I ask them to find out about the owners histories, hobbies, passions, lifestyle choices. And so, every month, we run eight or nine stories about Kiwis at home engaging tales about our people and their lives that put a human face to the nations broad demographic trends. In this issue, for example, theres a shining example of the ongoing blurring of work/life boundaries in our story about Chris and Kathy Parkin, who live in an art-filled apartment at the top of the hotel they run (page 66). On page 104 theres a very graphic illustration of the blending of Asian, Pacific and European cultures in Sara Nobles amazing inner-city garden. And on page 32 the space-savvy Hawksworth house squeezed onto a 500sqm section in suburban Auckland shows us what intensifying urban living is all about. Our cover story on page 74 describes a charming renovation of a 1930s bungalow, but its also about a young family searching for community connectedness. And behind the opulent images of the beautiful renovated villa on page 84 is all the drama and heartache of rebuilding Christchurch. And so on: every story is a lifestyle snapshot and, put together in a magazine, they make a kind of ever-changing mood board of Kiwi home life. Thats interesting in itself, but dont you think it would be even more interesting if you looked back at it over a span of, say, a couple of decades? And, as it happens, that is just what we are going to do. Next month, NZ House & Garden celebrates its 20th birthday. While youre enjoying this magazine, were putting together a special June issue filled with lavish and lovely food, flowers, prizes and home ideas, as well as some fascinating insights into how Kiwi homes and lifestyles have changed over the past 20 years, and what we can expect in the next 20 years.

ABOVE Sara Nobles clever city garden, page 104, is all about cultural fusion. Inspired by European formal gardens, it has strong Pacific and Asian flavours. Sara says one of the best compliments shes had was from a Chinese visitor who assumed the owner was Chinese.

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Karen Burge Journalist
Theres nothing that inspires Karen Burge more than a house or garden transformation, which makes writing for NZ House & Garden very appealing. Karen, who writes about Sara Nobles garden on page 104, says her dream job would be buying rundown houses and doing them up, something she knows all about. The Mt Albert bungalow she shares with husband Martin Skinner and their four children, aged 5 to 11, was described as the perfect setting for a horror movie in the real estate pages, but Karen recalls leaning on its fence at the auction thinking: We could be really happy here. The deck was rotten and window frames decaying but Karen was hooked by its handsome faade, big flat site and the fact that we could afford it. Spruced up and extended its the ideal home for a big family. What will her children do this Mothers Day? Ill get breakfast in bed and handmade cards and I wouldnt be surprised if Ruby, whos nine, bakes me her signature cupcakes with green icing.

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Cake-maker Kirstyn Renall better known as the Sugar Queen is responsible for the ombr cake on our cover, which she whipped up the night before the photo shoot. The cake, which comprised five syrup-soaked layers in purple hues swaddled in buttercream and white chocolate ganache, was auctioned off after the shoot with proceeds going to Ozanam House in Palmerston North, which provides accommodation for cancer patients. Kirstyns also started giving away cupcakes through her Facebook page and has been amazed at the response from her Hawkes Bay community, who have been nominating friends and family members in need of a sweet pick-me-up. People really appreciate the kindness of others. In this day and age its very rare. Kirstyn, whos been decorating cakes as a hobby since her now-adult children were small, opened The Sugar Queen Cakery in Hastings three years ago. There, bakers are busy preparing for Mothers Day, one of the busiest days of the year.

LOCAL HEROES
Our Mothers Day cover photo was shot at Giselle and Matthew Reids Havelock North home (see more on page 74) and features their daughters Allegra, six, and Florence, three. The extravagant morning tea setting was put together with the help of a host of locals. Kirstyn Renall (pictured left) was up until 2.30am putting the finishing touches on the centrepiece cake, Suzanne Beaumont of Style Me Vintage lent our art director Richard Brunton all manner of pretty vintage wares and florist Kim McMillian of Lushka provided the beautiful flowers. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating, says Richard.
PHOTOGRAPH: Belinda Merrie STYLING: Richard Brunton CREDITS: Baked goods from The Sugar Queen Cakery; vintage tableware from Style Me Vintage; flowers from Lushka.

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After getting amazing feedback from the article on our home (Green Grass of Home, January issue) the Soeur Design gallery in Martinborough, where we purchased our climbing man, were so happy they sent us another one. So the climber on the cement wall near our entrance now has a companion. Sarah Montgomerie, Alfriston

Well thanks, Jen

Im wowed by the changes youve made to your website. The way topics are grouped, the way it feels as if Im flicking through a printed magazine, the fact that I feel inspired not overwhelmed. Thank you for this, and a huge congrats to the team. Jen Church, Palmerston North

Bright times ahead

This summer I embarked on a project to upcycle my old garden furniture, inspired by the light, fun, summer colours in your January issue. Im hoping the warm colours will brighten the garden all through winter. Dude, our cat, likes it too. Julie Hughes, Te Awamutu

Editors note: Check out our new website now beautiful homes, great prizes and our favourite recipes from past issues.

Ill-considered
As an avid reader, I am upset about a recent article where the home was described as not feeling schizophrenic. I have a beautiful son with schizophrenia. The illness is not about split personality and it should not be used to describe a house. No one who has not been through this ordeal will understand, but I do feel the word is used loosely and without much thought. Lynley Wimsett, Greenhithe

Easel-ly solved
Further to your discussion about what to do with the TV in the living room, I thought your readers might like to see my TV stand. Suzanne Roberts, Napier

The show outside

Seven years ago we made a tree change from metropolitan Perth to York in the wheat belt. When we were planning our new home I insisted we have a TVfree lounge. Our large open-plan living area has many windows and we often sit and enjoy the sunset, looking out for the evening star and the many birds that are also making the most of the daylight. Only rarely do we feel as if we are missing something on TV. Penny Boston, York, Western Australia 16 NZ H&G

An old salt
Loved seeing the stylish salt dishes in your March issue. My salt dish (below left) came from my grandmother. The glass is handmade and a bit scratched in places but it is over 100 years old. Marge Aldridge, Dannevirke

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ACTION STATIONS
The view is peaceful, the lifestyle hectic, and thats just the way this Taupo couple like it
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THESE PAGES Celia and Hugh Laitys Acacia Bay, Taupo home looks east over the lake to Mt Tauhara and beyond; many of the hedges, topiary and trees were transplanted from their previous garden, says Celia: We moved them to a friends garden, where they grew on for a year until they were ready to transplant. By the time we moved in, we were mowing the lawns and picking herbs and flowers.

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elia laity is a tricky woman to pin down. The garden designer-cum-event planner-cum-cooking teacher is constantly on the go. Shes just back from a skiing trip in Utah, where a nasty accident put her knee in a brace and forced her to sit still for three weeks (It just about drove me crazy, but I did manage to read five good books!) And now shes about to head down to Kaikoura for her annual girls walk, but not before she gets her Taupo home ready for the holidaymakers who will be renting it this weekend. Somehow, she still finds time to squeeze in a chat with NZ House & Garden while baking treats for one of her four grownup children to take on an upcoming road trip. There is a pause in proceedings as she pulls a tray of craisin Anzac biscuits from the oven and inhales blissfully (These smell great). >
THIS PAGE The kitchen opens to the east-facing morning terrace; Celia

and Hughs children gave them the Des Robertshaw painting by the door; Celia made the table runner: I ripped an old bit of fabric to bits. I didnt sew it I just frayed the edges. Celia and Hugh Laity. OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) A vintage crate holds fruit and bay leaves from the garden. Pita crisps, panforte and chocolate chip cookies from the oven. An old post office table on the north-facing terrace. Celia made the bunting with the help of her sons mother-inlaw for their childrens wedding: We were bunting buddies. We used to sample champagne for the wedding and make bunting. We were gutted when the wedding was over and we didnt have an excuse to make bunting any more! Hooped rosemary is kept moist with lichen.

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THIS PAGE The oak coffer in the sitting room comes from

Hughs family in England; Celia gathered the pussy willow branches from the side of the road they dry out quickly and last for months: Im into things that last really well. I cant be bothered doing a whole lot of fresh things that last five minutes, says Celia. OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) Celia is fond of the artwork on the Chinese dresser: Its actually an old piece of plywood I found in Hughs workshop. Hed spraypainted a slatted screen over it and it had left a pattern. The wooden chest in the sitting room came from an importer friend. Hugh originally hails from Cornwall, England, and an antique map of the county is displayed on the wall of the TV/music den. Many treasures have come from the Laitys previous home, including the mirror, which sits above an old cabinet recently repainted by Hugh. >

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Its hard to believe Celia, then, when she claims that this is a gap year for her. I wanted to have a change of focus and not be committed to so many things. So this isnt busy? Celia laughs. Im lucky. I seem to have plenty of energy. You can say that again. The ex-primary school teacher has barely come up for air since she started her garden design business in Auckland in the late 1980s. When she and husband Hugh packed up the kids and moved to Taupo in the mid 1990s, Celia began offering cooking classes and planning events at their newly built country home and garden Sugar Maple Lodge (NZ House & Garden, April 2003). In 2007, Celia and Hugh decided it was time to build again. They went in search of sun, space and privacy and found an acre on a Taupo hilltop with views of the Kaimanawa Ranges, Lake Taupo and Mt Tauhara. We stood on the site and said wow, says Celia. It was another world up in the big sky. The slight slope, however, wouldnt do: Celia needed lawns and, naturally, a garden. Sometimes I look at people building on hills and think, Ooh, they havent got a flat enough site. They build this great big house and then theyve got no garden. >

THIS PAGE (clockwise from top left) Celia in her office. Letters from

grandchildren, old photos and inspirational sayings decorate the noticeboard. Twine used for wrapping cookies for gifts. Celia displays her beautiful, beautiful old rose book on a small easel. OPPOSITE A long sideboard makes a statement in the entranceway; its filled with woven baskets and bowls Celia has picked up on her travels from Vanuatu to New Mexico; the candlesticks were painted red to match the striped vase.

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THIS PAGE (clockwise from above left) Celia found the old ladder in her

daughters garden; she bought the cushion from a shop in Ohope: It came with a No version but I stuck to the Yes. The sewing kit belonged to Hughs grandfather and was carried with him throughout World War I. An elevated tub in Celia and Hughs bathroom looks out over the lake: We usually have a bath at night and you can see all the twinkling town lights. A box hedge, Heuchera Ruby Veil and white daphne grow beneath the bathroom window. OPPOSITE Celia and Hugh recently repainted the feature wall in their bedroom charcoal: We wanted something really dramatic, says Celia; the three small hearts were bought on a skiing trip to Austria.

Major earthworks were necessary to fulfil Celias wish for a decent-sized garden and, once the site was duly flattened, they set about designing a house. The couple drew up the plans for the spacious, modern home themselves, with Havelock North architect Simon Clarkson making only a few changes to their original design. Hugh, who has a building background and owns a scaffolding business, oversaw the build and did much of the finishing himself. Celia and Hugh were keen to take advantage of the many new products that had arrived on the market since they built Sugar Maple Lodge, installing practical polished concrete floors in the expansive kitchen and dining area, designed to accommodate Celias students, as well as underfloor heating and double glazing throughout. Theyre happy with the result too. Theres almost nothing I would change, says Celia. Its a beautiful home to live in although its really large, we have lovely spaces. I never feel that were rattling around in it. Celia and Hugh each have their own offices Celias is conveniently located just off the kitchen and each of the five bedrooms has its own bathroom. >

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THIS PAGE (clockwise from top right) Celia and Hugh dining with their

daughter-in-law Summer on the north-facing terrace. The entrance was the only place the Laitys could have large trees without impeding the view. Celia in her picking garden. OPPOSITE The vegetable garden features globe artichokes as well as beans, lettuce, tomatoes, beetroot, rhubarb and more; Celia encourages guests who are renting the house to help themselves.

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We used to share one bathroom with our four kids, says Celia. Now we often have parents and family staying and theyve all got their own bathroom. Its a real treat. Its also convenient for the travellers who take over the Laitys home at regular intervals, renting the house for private functions or just for a holiday. Though Celia and Hugh sometimes act as hosts, bed and breakfast-style, more often they take themselves elsewhere. Thats how we fund our trips, says Celia. We much prefer to let people do their own thing and we go away and do our thing. We visit friends and family, go walking and tramping, biking, skiing Celia encourages guests to help themselves to her plentiful vegetable garden on the north-facing, lower terrace, home to a bounty of produce: cranberries, minikins (small pumpkins), globe artichokes I love to give it away, says Celia. One guest said theyd gone out and got beetroot, lettuce, beans, courgettes and tomatoes and then cooked rhubarb for breakfast. Its great. Foreign backpackers help with the gardening in exchange for a room and food: Celia and Hugh have had 106 helpers to stay in the past three years, arranged through the HelpX website. >

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THIS PAGE Hugh is very proud of his lawn, says Celia: Hes my lawn man. He feeds it and looks after it; an expanse of lawn was important to the couple, who wanted a space for their grandchildren to play; pleached karaka grow beside the chimney and the two Acer Autumn Blaze trees turn a lovely red in autumn.

We absolutely love it, says Celia. Instead of having to pay someone to do everything, you have these lovely young kids from all over the world living with you. A number of them have become really good friends and its changed our lives. Celia might need to round up a few more helpers in the coming months as she awaits the arrival of two more grandchildren, helps her local Rotary with a cluster of events and plans a few more trips: to Byron Bay for a family celebration, then to Croatia to bike and boat, with a trip to somewhere snowy wedged in between. So her accident hasnt put her off skiing? Celias answer is a resounding: No way! Visit thelakeviewhouse.co.nz to find out more.
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Best decorating tip: Re-cover cushions and repaint furniture and decorative pieces for an inexpensive new look. (Celia) Favourite family treasure: My family tree, which goes back to 1262, now framed and hanging above the fireplace. (Hugh) I can always count on: The stunning and dramatic sunrises. (Celia) The most memorable party we had here: Hughs Woodstockthemed party for 150. He cantilevered the marquee out over the cliff with scaffolding! (Celia) We love this part of New Zealand because: There are so many great outdoor activities and events And there are no traffic issues! (Hugh) Its a small but vibrant and caring community. And the stunning scenery of the lake, rivers and the mountains. (Celia) Celia and Hugh Laity

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The Mt Eden home of an architect and an artist is a live-in collaboration that shows their shared love of beach and bach
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THIS PAGE Justine and Jonathan Hawksworths Auckland home is filled with Justines art: Jonathan and I are both fans of all things nautical. We share great memories of family baches and my artwork is often inspired by the classic Kiwi holiday. OPPOSITE The walls in Justines studio are covered with recycled maritime charts and dotted with her artworks and the Christmas stockings and hearts she makes from vintage blankets; the studio doubles as the guest bedroom the art table on wheels easily rolls away and a bed folds down for guests.

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(clockwise from top left) The main living area opens to the pool; the rug is from Nood and the side tables from Freedom. The blue abstract above the hall table is Muriwai by Maree Wilson. Justine in her studio. When it comes to colour, Justine and Jonathan are both drawn to a base of black and white with pops of turquoise: In every home we have owned, we have started with the walls and ceilings in white; here we used Resene Black White, which lets our artworks speak for themselves. OPPOSITE Justines circular pieces hang on the living room wall; above them is a large antique oar that was found on the shore near Jonathans familys bach in Whanarua Bay, East Cape.

ight-time visitors to Justine and Jonathan Hawksworths Mt Eden home are welcomed by a glowing glass box that juts from its dark cedar cladding. Its the first outward sign of the collaboration between Jonathan, an architect, and Justine, an artist. The glass stairwell is Jonathans favourite feature and its etched with Justines art (see it on page 38 and 41). Jonathan came home one evening and said, I need an image tonight, says Justine the glass panels were about to be manufactured. So I had to design something on the spot. It was a bit stressful when I had to commit pen to paper. I had a real phew moment when they went in and looked good. The volcanic cone design Justine chose for the glass panels had particular significance as the view of iconic Auckland mountains was one of the sites key attractions. Although just finding a flat, empty section in the middle of built-up Mt Eden amounted to a coup in itself. >

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It was opportune spotting on Justines part, says Jonathan. The couple had been vaguely thinking of building as they were outgrowing their first home, a tower Jonathan had squeezed onto a 270sqm site. Hed made the most of a really small site but with two children [daughters Allie, now 13, and Pip, nine], it was getting a bit small for us, says Justine. She spied the rare plot of buildable land while out walking with the youngest of their two girls in a buggy. It was too good to pass up private, close to good schools and next door to a park, with views of Mt Eden, One Tree Hill and Big King (the remaining Three Kings cone). The site was pretty small, at just 500sqm, and covered by a huge pile of soil and rock left over from the development of the surrounding sections about 10 years before, meaning we had to clear truckloads of stuff before we could even begin, says Justine. The only positive was that the pile was so high we could climb up and see what the view would be like from the second floor before we began building. > 36 NZ H&G

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THIS PAGE In the hallway on the first floor is a collection of artist Su McPhersons peg dolls: I have been collecting them for about 15 years; they are beautiful on their own but make a great installation as a group, says Justine. OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) Justine with her daughter Pip, right, and her friend Maddy; the polished concrete floors are easy to maintain, as well as retaining heat from the all-day sun; the formica laminate kitchen cabinetry in Dune is a contemporary nod to the laid-back bach style that inspires the couple. The dining room has doors on two sides, meaning that whatever the wind direction they can still open the room to the outdoors; the table is from Danske Mobler. The seven round works are Bach Essentials by Justine; by the stairs is Precious Vessel by Penny Stotter. The art in the upstairs living room is by Allie and Pip.

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The master bedroom has views to the Waitakeres; Heaphy Track Nikau by Tony Ogle hangs above the chair, which is from Forma in Parnell. OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) The glazed stairwell glows like a welcoming lantern at night; the graphics on the windows depict the surrounding volcanic cones and were designed by Justine. All the walls were painted white, then Allie and Pip picked an accent colour for their wardrobe doors, which flowed through to the rest of their rooms; Allie chose hot pink and Pip turquoise. Justine says shes not a fan of tiles and chose vinyl flooring for the upstairs bathroom as its easy to clean and quiet; the bathroom laundry chute is in the bottom drawer at left Justine says the girls tend to throw everything down, clean or dirty: Sometimes I just fold it up and put it back in their drawers. Allies room. Allie made The Owl and the Pussycat set out of felt.

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Jonathan, of Aucklands Black Box Architects, says it took a while to work out exactly how the house would sit on the section. He wanted to make the most of the sun and ensure that the outdoor area and pool connected well with the home. He was responsible for the main design of the house and its exterior appearance, but the couple collaborated on the interior. We do have a very similar aesthetic and tended to agree on most things, as we had the same overall vision, says Justine. We both find it easy to work out solutions through drawing so that was often the problem-solving tool that saved us. Justine had just two non-negotiable items on her list no fussy curtains, only blinds, and plenty of wall space for hanging art. I rotate artworks a lot and love having to take everything down for an exhibition, as it means you can start afresh after it. Previously an art teacher, Justine now divides her time between painting and looking after Allie and Pip.

I love working from home. My studio is actually a spare bedroom with a foldaway bed. When it is set up as a studio, it is quiet and sunny and I have a lovely view of the tui in the flax bushes outside. My work is inspired by the Kiwi bach, the beach and the sea. Its predominantly acrylic and pencil on recycled marine charts and maps, and aims to evoke thoughts of holidays and places visited, treasures collected and memories made. Justine uses vintage blankets to make a range of hearts, Christmas stockings and birds. Im not very good at sitting still so if Im with the family in front of the TV I have to stitch. Justine has also collaborated on The Bach Book, a journal designed to record family times. Theres one at Jonathans family bach at Whanarua Bay on the East Cape, a no-frills zone with no cellphone coverage, where the family escape to enjoy the bush, the birds and the beach. >
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THIS PAGE (clockwise from top left) Pip and her friend Maddy by the pool; the house is clad in rough-sawn, dark-stained cedar and ply painted in Resene Tiri. Justine with Pip and Maddy on the outdoor sofa, which came from Dawsons Furniture. The glazed stairwell juts from the cedar cladding: Its a real feature, especially at night when it glows from inside, and the graphics designed by Justine that depict the three local mountains make it truly unique, says Jonathan. Jonathan and Justine Hawksworth; their front door is painted in Resene Kitsch. OPPOSITE On the first-floor windows, vertical aluminium louvres facing west provide privacy and sun protection; on the north side horizontal battens perform the same role.

Ideally theyd live beside the sea all the time, says Justine, but the pool is the next best thing. Heating it means the girls and their friends swim for five months of the year. Jonathan admits that having a heated pool and underfloor heating may not get the energy-efficiency tick, but other design elements are eco-friendly. The homes concrete floor stores the suns heat and keeps the house toasty at night and theres a heat pump hot water system and a 5000-litre Tanksalot water tank, which runs the toilets, laundry and outdoor taps (its flat, vertical design means it also acts as a dividing wall). When we get our Watercare analysis we come in at the high end of a one-person household, which is not bad for a family of four with a pool. 40 NZ H&G

Everyone is happy with the way the homes turned out. Its nice, as an architect, to be able to live in a home youve designed and to analyse what works and what doesnt, says Jonathan. The girls think its cool to live in a house their dad had such a massive input into, says Justine. With two living areas, they also like having their own messy space. The whole house really works. I use it frequently as an exhibition space or showroom and it is a great home for entertaining. People often say that contemporary architecture is cold and sterile. This house shows it can be far from that. I feel very proud of Jonathans design when people visit and love our home. See Justines work at justinehawksworth.weebly.com.

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Practical ideas about our homes design that really worked: Theres a laundry chute in the upstairs bathroom that goes straight down to the laundry. And in the kitchen theres a shelving nook that is the zone for all the car keys, pens and hair ties that get left on the bench. (Justine) One piece of advice Id give other homeowners: Dont be scared to put a nail or pin in to hang an artwork lifes too short to stress about holes in the wall. (Justine) If theres one thing we could do differently: It would be to do the complete build in one go. We left out a few items and completed them later, which was a hassle. (Jonathan) One design technique that really worked for us: Using overheight doors adds a feeling of space. (Jonathan) Best decorating tip: Dont get too hung up on paint colours you can always change them at a later date. (Justine) Best seat in the house: The outdoor couch under the brolly. (Justine) Justine and Jonathan Hawksworth

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News and design trends with a Mothers Day flavour

WORDS & STYLING TRACEY STRANGE WATTS PHOTOGRAPH BELINDA MERRIE

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In this issue were celebrating Mothers Day and theres nothing that warms a mothers heart more than a beautifully decorated nursery. Goat, goose and donkey prints, in various sizes from about $12 (excluding frames), all by Berkley Illustration on esty.com; all other props stylists own. The model is Lily Carter.

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In-the-know nursery decorators steer clear of cutesy wallpapers that a child will soon outgrow. This hand-drawn tree design ticks all the boxes as far as were concerned. Its 230cm high; $243.10 (plus $20 postage) from thewallstickercompany.com.au.

GIFT WITH HEART

What better Mothers Day present than luxury jewellery from a mother-daughter venture that helps children growing up without their own mums. Kristina Cavit and her mother Debbie (of Aucklands Cavit & Co) have launched a Fairtrade jewellery brand (kristinacavit.com) helping NPH orphanages in Latin America. Kristina, aged 26, has worked in an NPH orphanage in the Dominican Republic and launched an NPH branch here in 2011. Debbie has been a supporter from the outset, raising funds through Talking Trends events (theres one in Auckland on 15 May at Cavit & Co in Parnell; tickets at nph-newzealand.org).

Velvet revolution
Looking to create the feel of a formal salon? Start with a striking piece of furniture in this case a chrome-framed deco-inspired armchair in Zinc Textiles Lulu Jewel jacquard velvet, from James Dunlop. Part of the Glamorama collection, the fabric combines the power of deeply saturated hue and the graphic interest of pattern (a hint of scintillating fish scales perhaps or a scalloped tidescape at dusk?) with the textural thrill of velvet, spray-dyed to create subtle movement. 44 NZ H&G

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While Hayley Pearce of The Art Room (theartroom.co.nz) screenprints her popular pillowcase sets in the basement studio of her Auckland home, her daughters Sylvie, four, and Zoe, nearly two, hang out with her, drawing pictures and playing make-believe games with Hayleys ink bottles. What are the pros and cons of running a business from home? The same thing most mums would tell you the juggle of trying to fit everything in, trying to be a good mum and a good businesswoman at the same time, working at the kitchen table while the girls are having lunch, doing deliveries while they have their sleep in the car. I often work late at night because, to keep the quality high, I do all the printing myself and make

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HIGH TEA AT THE SAVOY
What better way to celebrate Mothers Day than with a very proper high tea at The Savoy (well, the Dunedin iteration)? How about if we add celebrity chef Julie Le Clerc? Join the award-winning author of 14 cookbooks in an indulgent afternoon as she chats with local food guru Judith Cullen as part of the Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival. 11 May, 2pm, $39, The Savoy, 50 Princes St, Dunedin; dunedinwritersfestival.co.nz

PROMISE AND PROMISCUITY

Penny Ashtons award-winning Jane Austen musical is coming to a town near you shes taking Promise and Promiscuity on a tour of 30 venues from Kaikohe to Stewart Island. Follow the fortunes of Miss Elspeth Slowtree as she battles literary snobbery, her mothers nerves and Cousin Horatio laughter guaranteed. 6-10 May, Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland; 3 June-12 July, various venues around the country; hotpink.co.nz

TOUGH TOPPER
Staying at her South of France holiday home, Linda Webster of Greytown noticed all her Gallic neighbours used oilcloth on their tables, inside and out. Back home, she launched La Cuisine from her Greytown woolshed, selling the durable fabric in a range of cheery colours and patterns. Its the most practical tablecloth ever, says Linda: You never need to wash it just a quick wipe-down and youre done. Its water-resistant and can be left outside, needs no hemming and the fabric is so hard-wearing it just never gives up. Visit lacuisine.co.nz.

PINK RIBBON BREAKFAST

Dig out your favourite pancake recipe, put on your pinny, decorate with all things pink and invite colleagues, friends and family over for a Pink Ribbon Breakfast in support of the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. You do the cooking; your guests do the donating. Easy! Throughout May; pinkribbonbreakfast.co.nz >
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This warmly nostalgic hottie cover is made of vintage blankets by Elizabeth Berge, whose venture began when she was given a stack of blankets that had belonged to her greatgrandfather. If youve got a stash of old woollen blankets, you could have a go at making your own, or buy one for $42 from zippitydoodah.felt.co.nz.

These oversized organisers are a stylish way to keep tabs on various family members comings and goings throughout the week; chartnoticeboards.co.nz.

FUROSHIKI
The Japanese have used these pretty fabric squares for centuries. Now the furoshiki is being hailed as the ultimate ecofriendly way to wrap and carry just about anything. You can buy furoshiki cloths from etsy.com or make your own and google to find instructions to wrap a bottle, a bento box or to tie your furoshiki to make a reusable shopping bag.

INSIDERS STORIES
Clever idea for a book this Ellie Tennant whipped around the world visiting the homes of 12 interior design bloggers. Their homes are full of quirky, covetable ideas theyve picked up during their international online snooping. It includes the homes of super-popular bloggers like Victoria Smith of SF Girl by Bay fame and Joy Cho of Oh Joy! (thats her living room above), as well as other style mavens, including Karine Kong (NZ House & Garden, July 2013). The interiors are varied from cool Scandi to rustic cottage but friendly and approachable, with lashings of colour and playful originality. Our verdict: a great Mothers Day gift. (For more Mothers Day gift books see page 158.) Design Bloggers at Home, by Ellie Tennant, photographs by Rachel Whiting $49.99, publishers Ryland, Peters & Small, distributed in NZ by Bookreps. 46 NZ H&G

Canine chic

Visit chinchillapetwear.com for stylish ceramic pet bowls like these just the thing for fashionforward pooches, $49.

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Anna Duncan, the global product manager for Laundry at Fisher & Paykel, knows how to care for your clothes

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s Fisher & Paykels resident laundry expert, Anna Duncan understands that taking care of your clothes can sometimes be a challenge. Like many New Zealanders, she dislikes ironing, so she washes on Fisher & Paykels Easy Iron cycle. As soon as the cycle has nished, she pops the clothes on a hanger and leaves them somewhere warm to dry. In winter, she takes a different approach. Getting clothes dry in the depths of winter can be a challenge especially when you consider that all clothes benet from being dried as quickly as possible. If its a particularly wet week, its better to use your dryer than let your wet clothes grow mouldy. Getting your clothes dry starts with the wash, says Anna select a fast spin for maximum moisture removal, before placing your clothes in Fisher & Paykels new AeroXLTM dryer. The AeroXLTM drains and collects the moisture into its tank, meaning the dryer does not need to be vented to the outside. It also comes with a drying rack and an internal light ensures youll never lose a sock again.

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1 Adorn hurricane lantern $29.95 from Freedom, freedomfurniture.co.nz. 2 Im Gorgeous bag $138 from Allium, alliuminteriors.co.nz. 3 Etosha Wonki Ware bowls $31.50 each from Indie Home Collective, (09) 524 6971. 4 Linen scarf from Indie Home Collective. 5 Ecoya Lotus Flower candle $24.95 from Freedom. 6 Essense Pear & Ginger soap $19.95 from Isabel Harris, isabelharris.co.nz. 7 Love, Bake, Nourish by Amber Rose $45 from Indie Home Collective. 8 Diagonal pattern mugs $3.95 each from Freedom. 9 Essense Pear & Ginger liquid soap $39.95 from Isabel Harris. 10 Kas LuLu cushion $69 from Allium. 11 Necklace $32 from Redcurrent, redcurrent.co.nz. 12 Leather notebook $16.50 from Redcurrent.

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Time spent away from your favourite toy can seem endless. Thats why we created SmartDrive technology, a clever way to get a wash down to just 15 minutes. Sadly thats still about a week in dog minutes.

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Vintage bottles and shades of pink create country charm

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ALL LACED UP

This loose country-style arrangement uses a collection of vintage cream bottles tied together with pretty lace. Wed advise creating it where it will sit this is not an easy posy to move. A casual mix of flowers in white and different shades of pink works well; for a picked-from-the-garden look we chose hydrangeas, lisianthus, tweedia and stock. The bottles should be similar heights, but they dont need to be identical a little variation will add rustic charm. White Cluny lace $6/m from Spotlight, spotlight.co.nz; bottles stylists own.

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A quick dip in a paint pot is all thats needed to create a personalised Mothers Day gift
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Useful, pretty and inexpensive to create an achievable gift for children to make. Choose paint that matches an accent colour in your kitchen and pour it into a narrow bottle (to keep paint wastage to a minimum). Dip the wooden spoons, let the excess drip off and hang up to dry (with the painted end down). Wooden spoon set $2 from Bits n Bobs, (09) 846 8949; paint colours Resene Gelato (pink) and Jet Stream; other items stylists own.

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Rinse out shampoo with a strong Rain spray, relax under soft RainAir drops, or a massage with the concentrated whirl spray! Now all you have to do to choose your favourite spray on the new Raindance Select E 120 hand shower is click on the Select but ton. www.hansgrohe.co.nz

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SUNRISE SURPRISE
A fresh, super-easy breakfast on a tray to start Mums special day in style
WORDS & STYLING BERNADETTE HOGG PHOTOGRAPH MANJA WACHSMUTH

Begin with a simple seasonal fruit salad accompanied by good-quality orange juice, served in a vintage bottle. Transform a classic croissant into something special by drizzling it with icing made by combining sifted icing sugar with lemon juice, then scatter it lightly with toasted sliced almonds. Serve with a curl of butter and strawberry jam.

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COOKIE LOVE
A heartfelt gift for a much-loved mum or grandma served up in a sweet little box
WORDS & STYLING BERNADETTE HOGG PHOTOGRAPH MANJA WACHSMUTH

Its easy to personalise a store-bought box or decorate one youve made yourself youll find instructions on the internet for making boxes. Then just use a craft knife to cut a peephole shape in the lid (we used a cookie cutter as a guide) and glue cellophane to the underside using a glue stick. When filling with cookies, line the box to prevent grease marks showing through. Youll find our delicious Mothers Day Shortbread recipe at nzhouseandgarden.co.nz.

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Overflowing vases, floral garlands and wands imbue celebrations with a sense of magic
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Florist Vic Brotherson (the photographs on these pages came from her new book Vintage Wedding Flowers) suggests displaying overblown roses in cast-iron pots and glass vases of varying heights; this will achieve a more whimsical, romantic look than a single, towering centrepiece. Buying your roses at least three days before you need to use them will ensure they are fully open. And dont limit yourself to the table: experiment with clusters of flowers fixed to the backs of chairs.

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Buttonholes and corsages traditionally worn at weddings and balls can provide inspiration for small arrangements in pretty glass vessels. These quietly sophisticated buttonholes are composed of fritillaria, hellebore, clematis, astrantia, rosebuds and clematis and tied with a dark ribbon so as to blend into an elegantly tailored gentlemans suit. >

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A grand arrangement needs plenty of breathing space to show it off, so position your masterpiece where it can be enjoyed but not where it will be difficult to pass or block the view. This bountiful arrangement of peony, lilac, clematis, foxglove and sorbus echoes the proportions of the curvy urn below. When selecting a vessel, think about how it can give your flowers more impact the bright turquoise colour adds an element of playfulness to the traditional urn form.

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Flower garlands are no longer just for little girls theyve become a fashion favourite of late, seen gracing heads at a variety of events, parties, music festivals even worn in lieu of a traditional hat at the races. If youd like to make your own, choose flowers that will complement your hair and dress colour. Roses, hellebore and wax flowers have been used here, but a combination of lavender, cornflowers and flowering grass or a circlet of gypsophila might work for a less formal event. Combine with feathers or ribbons to add interest. >

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Dramatic arrangements work well in classic settings the decorative detail on this vintage cast-iron window box echoes the detail on the mantelpiece and the whole arrangement is neatly framed by the wall moulding. Depending on the season (and your budget) you could opt for all blossoms or just greenery; its the height that provides the drama. BELOW Planning a wedding? A floral wand might prove a better option for mischievous flower girls than a posy; they are wired and sturdy, which makes them easier for small hands to grasp.

Extracted with permission from Vintage Wedding Flowers by Vic Brotherson, with photography by Catherine Gratwicke. Published by Kyle Books and distributed in New Zealand by New Holland, $59.99.

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1 Bourgogne and Bordeaux vases $198 each from Domo, domo.co.nz. 2 YSL La Laque Couture Nail Enamel in Rose Romantique $47. 3 Colour pop print 109cm x 89cm $449 from Freedom, freedomfurniture.co.nz. 4 Este Lauder Double Wear Light Stay-in-Place Makeup $80. 5 Valeur Absolue Harmonie eau de toilette $159 for 90ml. 6 Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Moisturizing Lipstick in Pretty Pink $48. 7 Lancme La Vie est Belle eau de toilette $128 for 50ml. 8 YSL Gloss Volupt Lip Gloss in Rose Fusion $55. 9 Jo Malone Silk Blossom cologne (limited edition) $215 (on counter May). 10 Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief $89. 11 Dr Hauschka Regenerating Eye Cream $110. 12 Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Color in Magnolia $49. 13 Chanel Le Vernis Nail Enamel in Rose Cach $47. 14 Soren cushion cover $64.90 (excludes inner) from Citta, cittadesign.com.

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An eyrie atop an art-filled hotel is home base for a Wellington couples whirlwind lifestyle
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THE ART OF THE HIGH FLYER

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THESE PAGES In the living room of Chris and Kathy Parkins downtown Wellington apartment, Kathy sits beside a Paul Dibble sculpture she bought for Chris; embossed black wallpaper provides a backdrop for some of Chris favourite artworks, including a baby painting by David Le Fleming, which slides to cover the entrance to Chris downstairs office; to its left hang works by Peter Stichbury and Beverly Rhodes; the sofa was in the apartment when Chris bought it but he had it re-covered in keeping with his black and white Coco Chanel theme.

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f theres a downside to living atop your own hotel, Chris Parkin cant imagine what it might be. The apartment he shares with his wife Kathy spans two floors and both sides of his Museum Art Hotel in downtown Wellington. Which means no lawns to mow or gutters to clean on weekends and, he gleefully explains, an endless supply of clean white towels in the bathroom as well as housekeeping staff to make the bed each day. The resident duo have no commuting or parking issues and, if no one wants to cook, a fine dining restaurant is several hallways away. Whats more, there is plenty of space 164 guest rooms for friends to stay. It really is like having a big country house in a way, says the hotelier of his unusually expansive home. Except its not in the country. It certainly isnt. One side of the Parkin apartment overlooks Te Papa museum and the harbour, with ferries circling in the distance and the farmers market across the road at weekends. In the opposite direction, Mount Victoria and the bright lights of Courtenay Place are a few minutes walk away. And work is literally on the doorstep. Kathy is general manager of the hotel that Chris bought, then audaciously moved along the street, 20 years ago. The property investor and developer-turned-hotelier saved the original, five-storey part of the hotel from demolition (its site was required for the building of Te Papa) before shifting it 120m on railway tracks. >

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Most weekdays, Chris and Kathy meet on the kitchen stools for an antipasto-style lunch; its also the first place Kathy heads to after work: Its beautiful in the evening with the lights of the city; the wooden finish on the island support is zebrano. OPPOSITE (from top) In the living room, twin Egg chairs overlook Chaffers Marina and the harbour. Chris and Kathy Parkin: Yes, says Kathy, Chris does make me laugh a lot.

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An Eames lounge chair and footstool sit at the end of the dining room, alongside city views. OPPOSITE (clockwise from top) The Baltic pine dining table came from Greytown and had to be craned in through the ninth-floor dining room window; it seats 22 people Were cosy, not squashed on chairs from Ashton Grove; the floral artwork behind them is by Dean Proudfoot. A friend gave Chris the miniature motorbike, which sits in front of a sculpture by Paul Dibble. Chris bought Kathy this Ralph Hotere painting, from his Window in Spain series; the wooden tui sculpture came from Avid Gallery. Twin Chinese dogs sit atop a red Chinese cabinet beneath the breakfast bar; in the background Geoff Dixons painting is a splash of bright colour.

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Kathy didnt know Chris then but joined crowds that lined the streets to watch a 3500-tonne moving spectacle. Her father, a Taranaki farmer, visited Wellington specifically to see the building make its two-day journey from Cable Street to Tory Street. In 2000, Kathy started work inside the hotel after Chris headhunted her from her business manager role at Downstage Theatre. Now she lives on the eighth and ninth floors with Chris and his ever-expanding, ever-changing array of original art. The collection sprawls through the couples apartment, along hotel corridors, inside the restaurant and throughout the lobby into a purpose-built gallery. They tend to stay in the apartment till I get sick of them, says the man who is always looking for his next venture.

Hes a former city councillor, an arts patron and a funder of projects such as the clown doctor scheme, which helps hospitalised Wellington children. Hes contemplating building a new five-star hotel in the city and almost relishes the prospect of planning consent battles for the envisaged tall, thin tower, at least 17 or 18 storeys very much a design hotel concept. Something you can go ooh and ahh about. His newest art endeavour is the national drawing competition that hes created, bankrolled and, he says, rather grandiosely dubbed the Parkin Prize. Chris gets bored easily, says Kathy. Which is why its great to be always doing things. Basically we go out just about every night and eat quite late. >
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The Friday NZ House & Garden visits, the couple have lastminute plans to fly to Queenstown and surprise a friend on his birthday. The previous Monday, the pair attended a party at Circa Theatre, took in a show on Wednesday and, on Thursday, strolled across the road to a gallery opening. The week before, they were in Sydney staying in a hotel with a bidet toilet system they are keen to install, inspired largely by its cosy heated seat. Towards the end of last year, they spent a month zigzagging the globe on round-the-world tickets won at a charity auction. Whenever theyre on the move, Kathy works, on planes or from other peoples hotel rooms, and can tap into their own hotels reservation system and even its security cameras by remote. At home, they remain close to the action. Its wonderful, says Kathy of living on the job. You just take the elevator to work. There are always things happening. I really love it. Once a month (if they are home) the pair host a Monday movie night for 20 friends. Theres a strict format homecooked pasta and red wine served at 7pm, a movie of Chris choosing at 8pm and always an intermission for one of Kathys home-made fruit pies, served with strawberry ice cream. Chris says his homes interior was inspired by a movie featuring the love affair between fashion designer Coco Chanel and composer Igor Stravinsky. A lot of the movie is taken up in various apartments for some reason I was really taken with the decor. Black and white, tans and gold, he says of the shiny black lacquer doors and sumptuous, tobacco-hued carpet selected for his own abode. Chris credits his parents, who emigrated from England, with introducing him to the arts, though he didnt much appreciate classical music or ballet during his boyhood in Otaki. He only saw later that their creative appreciation had rubbed off on him. I realised when I started doing up my first flats in my student days that I had a real interest in the way things looked. I can visualise how things will look. And, if he does need to complete a project, nothing much can stop the man who moved a hotel. It turns out, you can do anything when you set your mind to it.

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(from top) Before the addition of the powder room, designed by Chris, guests had to use one of four en suite bathrooms (including one for Chris office). In the master bedroom, the four porcelain sheep in rugby jerseys were made by artist Gregor Kregar, as part of his World Cup series. A recently purchased Melissa Sharplin painting overlooks the entrance to the bedroom area, with its Japanese panelled doors. OPPOSITE A gilt-framed mirror reflects one of the two guest bedrooms and its cityscape views.

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In Giselle and Matthew Reids Hawkes Bay home, the kitchen is the social hub; in this photograph its been styled by NZ House & Gardens art director Richard Brunton for the Mothers Day cover shoot and photographed by Belinda Merrie; the bevelled subway tiles are from Heritage Tiles and the Perrin & Rowe Ionian kitchen tap is from In Residence in Auckland.

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This young family exchanged the village of Ponsonby in Auckland for the village of Havelock North and never left their comfort zone
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THIS PAGE A wall was removed to create a light-filled living area; Arteks Golden Bell pendant lights hang above a 200-year-old French antique oak table from John Stephens Antiques and Modernica fibreglass DSW dining chairs from Homage, both in Auckland: We loved all the chair colours, says Giselle, so we decided to mix and match them. OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) Allegra perches on a Tripp Trapp chair; the wall colour is Resene Karen Walker Wan White. Giselle and Allegra; the leadlight window is original. In the foreground of this view from the formal lounge to the living room is a cushion from Pony Rider and a tripod floor lamp from Homage.

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oving away from Auckland was a big decision for Giselle and Matthew Reid, but theyre comfortable with it. They have merely, they say, swapped one village for another: the village of Ponsonby in Auckland for the village of Havelock North in Hawkes Bay. The couple have a welcome sense of familiarity when they venture out with their daughters, Allegra, six, and Florence, three, for their Saturday morning coffee (fluffies for the girls) or to meet friends or go to the library. When we moved here in 2010, it was all about creating our ideal family life and a perfect home for our girls, says Giselle as two ballerinas pirouette and prance in the background. Allegra (in champagne-coloured tutu and parasol) chatters 19 to the dozen as Florence, in quick succession, exchanges a pink tutu for a polka dot bikini and then a one-piece swimming costume. The decision to relocate to their 1930s home was made easier by the fact that Matthews parents had moved to the Napier suburb of Westshore in 2007. We loved visiting them so much, we knew this was where we wanted to be, says Giselle. Holidays gave the family a chance to get the feel of the Bay and to decide where to live. They chose Havelock North early on. Giselle, a graphic designer who has worked in the publishing industry, is a lover of art deco style from the 1920s and 30s and had her heart set on a character home, as did Matthew. You tend to think of Havelock North as being leafy and green with lots of old homes on full sites, close to town, he says, but, in fact, they have become as scarce as hens teeth. >

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Floor to ceiling bookshelves in the formal lounge cater for this family of booklovers; an 1870 Louis Philippe mirror from John Stephens Antiques was a wedding present from Giselles parents and the floral cushion is made from vintage Sanderson fabric handed down by Giselles great-aunt; the walls are in Resene Karen Walker Pristine Lavender. OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) The painting of irises in the formal lounge is by Belgian artist Gaston de Vel, who came to New Zealand to live in the 1960s. The formal lounge is the place we gravitate to when we have visitors, says Giselle; the deep rusty-red leather sofa is an old favourite. Florence and Allegra.

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The house they bought in 2012 a bungalow on a slightly elevated, private section within walking distance of the village satisfied most of their wish list. Well-known Hawkes Bay architect Eric Phillips designed it for a family who wanted to relocate from Napier following the earthquake in 1931. The bones of this house are immaculate, says Matthew. There was no expense spared when it was originally built from matai timber. The major change has been the removal of the 30-year-old extensions and the addition of quality ones. Adds Giselle: Having bought a house like this we werent going to compromise. We wanted to stay true to its era and retain lovely details such as the cornicing on the ceilings, but we wanted a modern take on it. To organise her vision she filled notebooks with ideas clipped from piles of magazines and trawled through online Pinterest boards. Among her best finds were the perfect antique bronze sconces seven in all located in New York, shipped over by Giselle and now in place in the master bedroom and living rooms: Feature lighting is just as important as artwork. Having totally lived and breathed this project for more than a year, Giselle thinks her attention to detail has paid off. Fortunately, she and Matthew are on the same wavelength when it comes to what they like. Local architect Simon Clarkson designed the kitchen and scullery extension, plus the master en suite extension. A wall was removed between the old kitchen and lounge to create an openplan living space and a second bathroom built. >

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THIS PAGE The Dotty Yellow tree pattern wallpaper in Florences room came from The Paper Room; Giselle made the lookalike dolls for Florence and Allegra. OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) Florence and Allegra in Allegras bedroom; the pink rug is by Haba and the floral curtains came from the Interior Design Group in Havelock North. In the master bedroom, the Deco Diamond wallpaper harks back to art deco days; the 1930s ceiling light came from Giselles parents former home and the bronze antique wall sconces from New York; the gold curtain fabric is from the Interior Design Group. It is lovely to have a door from our bedroom onto the patio, says Giselle. In the master en suite a custom-made medicine cabinet hangs above a Perrin & Rowe pedestal basin from In Residence, who also supplied all the tapware.

Giselle likes to quote a couple of nuggets of advice from British designer and television presenter Kevin McCloud, in his book Principles of Home: Spend money on the things you touch every day and Dont spend money on a flashy oven. We took notice of the first piece of advice, she says, and installed Perrin & Rowe tapware throughout the house we had it in our previous house and nothing compares to it but ignored the second. And so a handsome Falcon double oven with separate grill takes pride of place in their kitchen. We basically designed the kitchen around it. We both enjoy cooking, says Matthew. Matthew, who also makes great coffee, carefully measured up the new kitchen to find enough space for a coffee machine and grinder that had originally been consigned to the scullery. 80 NZ H&G

Although the living areas have restful colour palettes and here Giselle bounced ideas off Havelock North interior designer Wendy Giltrap the bedrooms are quite another matter. In the master bedroom, a deco-inspired triangle pattern in green, black and off-white makes a strong statement of intent. Its offset by a plain white dado panel, polished wood floors and soft gold drapes but, even so, Matthew admits that, it took me a while to buy into the wallpaper its bold and very different. I think with your own private space you can be a bit brave, says Giselle, who likes the fact that the finished result is neither masculine nor feminine in style. When decorating the girls bedrooms, she kept their personal tastes and personalities in mind. >

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A 90s carport addition was removed to let in more light and restore authenticity at the entranceway; time-worn bricks and coat hooks add character. Matthew and Giselle with Allegra and Florence.

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Home improvement that caused the most debate: Removing the perfectly good carpet throughout the house to polish the wooden floors, especially in the bedrooms. The original matai floors were just too good to leave covered up. With radiators and underfloor insulation, wooden floors are lovely practical for family living and a real feature. (Giselle) The kitchen appliance I couldnt live without: Is our Thermomix its like having another pair of hands in the kitchen. It literally revolutionises the way you cook and eat, and makes cooking healthy food from scratch so quick and easy. (Giselle) A quote I often use is: Enjoy the little things in life, for one day youll look back and realise they were big things. (Giselle) Favourite household chore: Making the beds. I always do this as early as possible to get maximum enjoyment of the rooms each day. Outer order contributes to inner calm. (Giselle) Favourite season in Hawkes Bay: Fig season. Te Mata figs are a weekly purchase from the farmers market when we can get them. Theyre delicious grilled with a sprinkle of sugar and served with Arataki honey and mascarpone. The autumn colours in Havelock North are beautiful. (Both) Favourite local restaurant: Pipi. The food is divine, the atmosphere relaxed and family-friendly and the decor is very pink the girls idea of heaven. (Both) Giselle and Matthew Reid

Florence is my little vintage girl she has lots of belongings in her room that I had when I was little while Allegra is arty and loves flowers and pretty things. Asked about her favourite part of her room, Allegra nominates the bunk beds: I like to bounce on the top and I can have my friends to stay for sleepovers. Matthew, an accountant, has a short commute to work past the orchards and on Sundays, the Hastings Farmers Market is their religion. Its where we do our weekly shop for fresh produce, says Giselle. Already lots of stallholders know us by name and we often run into people we know. We usually meet family there then head to Opera Kitchen in Hastings and gather around one of their big tables for a catch-up. Now that Giselles parents have moved from Hamilton and live only two streets away, the Reids feel their family circle is complete. And thats exactly what they envisaged when they made their village exchange. 82 NZ H&G

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Amber and John Hamilton wanted to create an enchanting and inviting entrance to their double-bay villa; plantings of buxus, lavender and Iceberg roses lead to the house; John laid the path using Vietnamese terracotta tiles with Italian hand-painted inserts. OPPOSITE Vintage wicker armchairs and a French Country mirror make the glassed-in front verandah a charming spot.

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This Christchurch couple believe that, when doing up a house, its that little bit of extra effort that makes it outstanding
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mber hamilton claims to be a magpie. If thats true, she is a most discerning bird with an eye for the opulent. I admire minimalism but its just not me, she says, standing under an enormous crystal chandelier in the hallway of her Christchurch home. Amber, an interior designer, and husband John, a registered master builder, are birds of a feather and their villa in Opawa is a trove of things they love. They also love houses, especially houses with character, and have done up a phenomenal 55 to sell or rent since 2002. But this venerable villa is home, and always has been, to John and Amber and their three sons, Luke, 11, Marcus, 10, and Bede, seven. Youve got to have your oasis to come home to, says Amber, who won the NZ House & Garden 2013 Interior of the Year bedroom category. This house is quite glamorous, but its homely and comfortable as well. >
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light the hall, which has Ambers trademark dark ceiling. From left, John, Bede, Luke, Amber and Marcus Hamilton, with Emma, a rescued dog who picked the right home. Faux fur throws and a Natuzzi patchwork cowhide rug give the formal lounge a touch of exotic comfort. OPPOSITE Amber loved the rich ochre Ralph Lauren wallpaper in the formal lounge so much that she imported the same in red for the hall; she bought the antique Chinese cupboard after a good day at the Motukarara races.

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I love mixing checks, stripes and florals, says Amber of the kitchen and family room furnishings; John built the kitchen island using old floorboards with marine lacquer on the top. OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) The dining table, which belonged to Johns father, came from an old monastery and extends to seat 12. The kitchen area flows through to the hall and formal lounge. Uplights and skylights provide an effective mix of artificial and natural lighting. A pair of harlequin-patterned lamps flank a resin oryx on the teak sideboard.

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The 1907 double-bay villa had only had a handful of owners when the Hamiltons bought it in 2000. Tucked into a bend of the Heathcote River south-east of the city centre, Opawa is a friendly, leafy suburb with established houses one of the oldest areas in Christchurch. It was the site of an early Maori outpost, Opawaho, and later settled by Europeans transporting goods up the river. For the Hamiltons, houses are about history and people. Soon after they moved in, a car pulled up while they were gardening. The visitor had been born in the house and still had a scar on his thigh where he had pulled a hot coal out of the fireplace as a toddler. It was his father, a railway engineer, who had closed in the outside verandah so he could sleep there after late shifts without disturbing his family. These are the stories Amber loves to hear. People have been born here, died here; there have been birthdays and Christmases. Its a house full of memories and family times. There wont be any more fire-related scars in the house. The internal chimneys were removed after the Christchurch earthquakes, although the Hamiltons, who did the repairs themselves, left the wrought-iron tiled fireplaces to keep the integrity of the house. >

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Of all the things Amber has picked up over the years and she bought her first antique chest aged 22 and her first house a few years later undoubtedly the most valuable was husband John. It was, literally, in a bar. Amber, who trained as an artist, had designed a top for the New Zealand freestyle ski team. So when she spotted an unlikely bloke propping up a bar wearing her shirt, she went over to challenge him. I thought he must have flogged it off someones clothesline, she says with a laugh. It turned out he was one of the ski circuit judges. We chatted for a bit and I thought, What a lovely guy. In John, she had found a soul mate and handy accomplice. He had spent the 1980s ski guiding in Colorado before taking a builders apprenticeship in Los Angeles. His penchant for Californian bungalows and New England colonial architecture transferred happily to Christchurchs wooden villas and Heathcote Helmore houses when he returned home. He now owns a building business specialising in character homes and renovations. Amber and John agree on almost everything. Everything, that is, except the matter of colour in the garden. Johnny likes colour, says Amber. I like white and green. We have to compromise. Amber has planted Iceberg roses, white daphne, hellebores, white tulips and dogs tooth violets. John has added splashes of colour with yellow Freesia roses and pink peonies. Amber has no such reservations about interior colour. The rooms exude rich reds, earthy ochres and golds. Several ceilings are near-black and the one in the family room is deep red. >
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Most rooms have original mouldings and ceiling roses, and the light fittings are lavish. I always think lighting absolutely makes or breaks a house, says Amber. It creates the ambience. Small is okay in bedrooms but otherwise it has to be a statement. I tell my clients, Go big or go home! The sumptuous surroundings certainly meet with the approval of Lord Carson of Cholmondeley, the familys beloved walrus-whiskered Persian cat. The sitting room, with its fur cushions and luxurious furnishings, is one of his preferred resting places. I know its a bit Kardashian, says Amber, but I love all the trims and layer upon layer of textures. The spare room, which doubles as the boys Xbox room, has a striking Halo light fitting made of interwoven deer antlers. >

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(clockwise from top left) Recycled teak was used for the bench seating and table in the backyard. Lord Carson of Cholmondeley surveys his realm; topiaried bay trees and a low buxus hedge line the side fence. Lord C relaxes on the lawn in front of the outdoor seating area with its cabana house, spa and salt-water pool. OPPOSITE In the cabana house, which John built, Ambers love of the lavish is seen in the shag pile jute rug; the CC Interiors sofa with allweather upholstery and Robert Mark mirror add to the sense of summer luxury.

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Favourite power tool: Johnny. He can fix anything! (Amber) Best money ever spent: Extending the house in 2006 to include a new kitchen and living area. (Both) Best advice ever received: Work hard! Play hard! ( John) At the moment I am enjoying eating: Buffalo mozzarella from Mercato in Fitzgerald Ave. (Amber) And trying out different craft beers. My favourite is Moa. (John) Best moments in the garden: Picking fresh herbs from the potager and serving them straight to the table. (Amber) A quote that I often use is: From Oscar Wilde. We are all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars. (Amber) I love this part of New Zealand because: We are just a few minutes from the beach and a little over an hour from Mt Hutt skifield. (Amber) Happiest day in this house: There were three: bringing our newborn baby boys home from hospital. (John) Favourite local restaurant: Baretta on St Asaph Street. (Both) But the Bunrunners cafe on Fitzgerald Ave has the best coffee and pies. (John) Favourite local shopping area: A wonderful little mall in Woolston called The Tannery. (Amber) Most important thing to us: Family and friends. (Both) Amber and John Hamilton

Another beast is on the floor in the form of a Natuzzi cow rug. Persian carpets line the polished wooden hall floor. Opulent country lodge, says Amber. Thats probably how I would describe it. But I love an eclectic mix of old and new. Whether in their own house or the ones they do up, Amber says they go by the principle that, If you are going to do something, its only a little bit more effort to make it special. Its a philosophy they extend to life in general: If you are nice and kind and polite, and go the extra mile, you can get anything you want in life. 94 NZ H&G

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hen you garden for a living, what happens when you retire? Especially when your workplace for the past 15 years has been arguably the finest garden in the country. In the case of Penny and Rowan Wiggins, you leave Ayrlies behind and create your own brand new garden. Just six years after buying their 0.8ha plot carved from a subdivided farm near Warkworth, they have created a garden thats the stuff of dreams. Its so dreamy, in fact, that the NZ Gardens Trust recently assessed it as a Garden of National Significance, despite its newness. Think romantic, fragrant, old-style roses, beautifully colour-matched masses of them, rubbing shoulders with spiky foxgloves, spreading climbers and knee-high pillows of perennials. They have about 200 roses and, if Penny had the room, Id have all David Austins roses. Each plant has been carefully chosen with the colour wheel in mind and must be worthy of its place. And youll look in vain for a weed. Penny takes pride in keeping on top of the blighters weeding, she says, is her favourite job. >
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The Paddocks, as the garden is known, has the feel of a longestablished English garden until you spot the olive grove (they produce their own oil) beyond the stand of native trees. Other pointers to its place in the Pacific are two ancient kauri trees. I feel so sorry for them, says Penny. Once all this land was covered with kauri. At least theyve got each other for company. And lets not forget the vege garden, a model of perfection enclosed by a hedge of Beatsons Brown coprosma. The garden yields so much produce they are always giving it away, as well as winning prizes at local events for their top-notch veges. You cant appreciate The Paddocks without knowing a bit of the back story. Hampshire-born Penny learned to love gardening thanks to a green-fingered father who let her have her own plot. The family also had an absolute scream of a gardener confusingly named Joyce. He used to set me to work so I didnt annoy him so much, recalls Penny. The family moved to this country when Penny was 10 and during her adult years shes had three award-winning gardens of her own, all of which were must-see destinations during the Trinity Garden Festival, when that prestigious event raised funds for the Auckland Anglican cathedral. But the best day of her life, says Penny, came when Bev McConnell took her on to do a bit of part-time weeding at Ayrlies, her internationally celebrated country garden in Whitford: I was absolutely thrilled. > 100 NZ H&G

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THIS PAGE Rowan is adept at building steps: He takes great care to make sure their depth and width are just right, says Penny; here, his steps lead to the vegetable garden, bordered by Coprosma Beatsons Brown; one of Pennys favourite roses, Abraham Darby, grows at the bottom of the steps. OPPOSITE (from top) The Little Burger pittosporum has been clipped by Penny into shapes that resemble cob loaves: They look great in winter when theres not much else around. Penny dead-heading Eglantyne, one of her many David Austin roses.

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THIS PAGE The albizia comes into leaf in early spring; the topiary shapes are Teucrium fruticans; Penny was given a hard time about clipping the pittosporums along the fence line into different shapes, but now Rowan is doing it at work so it must be okay. OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) The front garden, full of colourful roses and perennials, is contained by an elegant teucrium hedge for just a hint of formality. The path along the back of the house; a Radermachera sinica (China doll) grows outside Penny and Rowans bedroom: You can cut it down to the ground and it will grow back again, says Penny. Penny at work in the vegetable garden.

Pennys job gradually expanded to include catering and showing the garden to busloads of tourists. When I heard her laughter wafting up from the lower garden I knew everyone was having a good time, wrote Bev in her book Ayrlies: My Story, My Garden. She was brave in expounding her theory that women had more patience and smaller boots than men and were therefore better at weeding. One chap who did not take offence was new recruit Rowan. In fact, love bloomed and they got married, their romance nurtured by a love of hard work and gardening excellence. These days the couple live at The Paddocks with biddable black Labs Jessie and Lily, and Sebastian, a Tonkinese cat. Penny gardens here full-time while Rowan works at a private garden nearby. Even though they worked together as pals for years before they became an item, surely two pros in the know might have artistic differences in their own shared project? Perish the thought. We work so well together, says Penny. They split their tasks: shes on weeding, planting, sowing seeds and running a small on-site nursery; hes on propagating, 102 NZ H&G

pruning, hard landscaping, lawns, hedges and buildings (tool sheds etc). Rowans favourite plants are hemerocallis (daylilies), cranesbill geraniums and the grassy chondropetalum and lomandra. His favourite trees are liquidambar for their autumn colour, taxodiums (swamp cypress) and Prunus Mark Jury. Rowan has a wonderful eye, says his wife. And hes so fastidious that he makes the bigger picture look well finished. They hadnt planned to open to the public when they started here, but I got calls from garden friends curious to see what we were doing, says Penny. One thing led to another and people now come in busloads from near and far. UK gardening doyenne Rosemary Alexander popped by the other day and admired her healthy roses. I was so honoured, says Penny. She was surprised and delighted to have their work recognised as a Garden of National Significance. Maybe we are getting better as we go, she says. Gardening is a lot of hard work but we do it for the passion of it all. Practical Penny leaves us with this thought: Keep on top of weeds. Catching one weed saves a million weeds.

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Climate: Frosts in winter to minus 4C. But we also get typical Auckland summer temperatures in the late 20s. Soil: Good sound soil. Hours per week in the garden: Every day except in heavy rain. Watering: No elaborate watering system. I use a hand-held hose when things start to look limp in summer. Most significant plant: Im most excited about the flowering magnolias. We have 12, mostly from the Jury Garden [jury.co.nz]. Favourite plant: Roses and clematis. Most-used tool: Felco secateurs. You can replace all the parts, which is great because I wear down the blades. Best edible crop: Black from Tula, a Russian heirloom tomato that looks like a contorted, ugly Beefsteak. Best tip for other gardeners: Keep on top of things, a little and often. Just plug away. Do you propagate any of your own plants? Yes, from cuttings and seeds and root cuttings. Do you open your garden to the public? By appointment. For details, see the NZ Gardens Trust website, gardens.org.nz. Penny Wiggins

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Noble and David Kirkpatricks Mt Eden property, koru-style patterns created from mondo grass and ground stone signal the multicultural inspiration behind the gardens design. OPPOSITE Sara planted the urns with fuchsias to add a touch of whimsy and soften the more formal front garden; she spotted the pew outside a nearby second-hand shop: Its a great place to sit, put on shoes or rest the shopping while locating house keys.

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A blend of Pacific, Asian and European influences animates an Auckland garden designed with fun in mind
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ara noble always coveted a villa in the Auckland inner-city suburb of Mt Eden, but not the picket fence, box hedging and standard roses that often seem to go hand in hand with such houses. Its not that Sara doesnt like formality in fact, shes studied the garden design of ancient Chinese, Indian, European and Islamic cultures its just that she wanted something that better represented her life in multicultural New Zealand. And so her century-old double-brick Federation-style family home one of a group of houses known as the Seven Sisters is reached through a traditional front gate that leads straight into a piece of living sculpture. The usual lawn and garden beds have been replaced with koru-style patterns inspired by the Jacobean filigree and fretwork on the house and formed with mondo grass and paths of ground stone. Sara commissioned the curved metal edging that maintains the pattern the effect is striking. People will read it as being Maori or Pacific and Im happy with that. For me, the inspiration came from grand French gardens where you have gravel paths through box hedge. But it doesnt have to be acres of palatial gardens; you can have a pretty little front yard that does the trick. And, as Sara says, how formal can a garden feel when it has a grove of nikau leading to the front door? Ive always loved the nikau and pretty much from the beginning I knew there would be nikau as my grove. I love the trunks and I love the form. >

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THIS PAGE The lime grove provides a restful outlook from the lower level of the house. OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) Glassed arches at the side of the pool terrace replicate arches at the front of the house. A black metal staircase linking the pool deck with the lower garden is intended to invoke the feeling of descending to a New York subterranean apartment; all the iron work was done by Pausma Wrought Iron in Onehunga. Many of the plants are natives: Im not slavish to it but I like to keep the plants more or less appropriate to their habitat, with some wild exceptions, says Sara, pictured bottom left.

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THIS PAGE Sugar cane palms (Dypsis baronii ), Chinese toons and birds of paradise beside the pool, which is surrounded by Indian sandstone. OPPOSITE (clockwise from top left) Sara loves the abrupt change in texture from the grass to the river stones at the base of the waterfall and around the lower garden. The red Buddha has previously been painted in both blue and gold. A view from the bottom garden. Julia, right, and her friend Erica rest in the pool at the top of the waterfall; in the background is the rendered wall Sara asked the plasterers to finish roughly she then layered on four different shades of yellow paint to create the patina she wanted.

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The front garden may be a creative triumph, but its also an exercise in restraint at least in terms of planting using just mondo grass, nikau palms and two fuchsias in urns. The planting needs to be simple because it is all about the pattern. Colour is really important but pattern and texture are number one for me. Its the crashing of the very formal against the very informal and the blending of those. Function was also carefully considered, so the curvy paths had to be just wide enough for the rubbish bins, which go on a meandering journey down to the kerb (though, says Sara, If youre in a hurry you can just rip them straight over the top). The mondo grass is given a quick trim with the weedeater once a year but the look is otherwise maintenance-free. At the front of the house where Sara lives with husband David Kirkpatrick and children Izzie, 21, Francis, 18, and Julia, 12, the Portuguese tessellated verandah tiles are the focus and one of Saras favourite features. I had chosen a colour scheme of white, yellow, brown and black on the basis that one day I would find the right tiles. Its just lucky that I did, she says with a laugh. Thought also went into how to link the front garden with the back. When installing the pool, the council required the removal of the old concrete path to reduce the amount of impermeable paving, which sent Sara off on a path research quest. The pavers of the new path, seen on page 110, are actually pieces of imprinted tarmac from a road in Indonesia and are spaced with two old Indonesian millstones and little pieces of bluestone rock Sara recycled when her neighbours were taking down an old wall. Its been in four years but it looks very established. To some extent Ive faked it by creating what looks like an old country path. We have put in a little grove with Japanese maples [flanking the new path] and in winter, before they go into leaf, the trunks and branches are a fabulous bright red. Ive been bossy with them and made them into an arch. >

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After 20 years in residence, Sara and David have things pretty much as they want them but Sara initially rejected the house on a drive-by inspection. It was painted an 80s terracotta pink. At the real estate agents insistence she went inside. I got to the front room and thought, This is it. I loved the big old windows the ornate plaster ceiling and cornices. Three waves of renovation followed, with the garden being the last and perhaps most pleasurable for Sara. She says working with garden designer Robin Shafer, construction company Second Nature and Frontier Pools was a dream experience, with creative ideas flowing between them. Sara has long been immersed in creative worlds, through her former role at Whitecliffe College of Art and Design and now her university studies in design technologies. She has lived in China and Singapore, is a Treaty of Waitangi freak and has worked as campaign coordinator for the Green Party in Epsom. The different styles shes encountered have influenced her home and garden. In the back garden, with its distinctive yellow concrete pool and waterfall, she has taken features from the front of the house, such as the fretwork and arches, and reinterpreted them, including iron-work fences that she designed herself. The pool area flows out to a chequer-board paved area with topiary citrus trees. Ive domesticated something quite grand, says Sara. This is a little folly version of a French garden and its pretty as pretty can be. The bonus is that we get lots and lots of limes, so I can make lime curd and Thai curries. Saras love of the quirky also shows up strongly in the planting, with birds of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) and Chinese toons (Toona sinensis) beside the pool for a Dr Seuss effect. A red Buddha sculpture under the cabbage trees is surrounded by vibrant nasturtiums, bright red hibiscus and spiky oioi. The garden goes from quite formal at the front to less formal as you flow to the back and its quite whimsical in places, says Sara. We dont do serious its too dreary. Life should be fun.

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(from top) Clematis Silver Moon climbs up the wall. Izzie, 21, with Mimble, who was adopted after being found in the middle of a busy four-lane Auckland road; a few edibles are planted alongside the path: Just some lettuce, herbs and a few berries. Sara recently made new covers for the chairs using Warwick Kona outdoor fabric; the pot holds a bromeliad (Aechmea fasciata). OPPOSITE A view of the back of the house, which has been added to and renovated by Sara and David over 20 years.

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My approach to design: I want my environment to be joyful, even cheeky. Snobbery is the enemy of creativity. Garden strong point: It has good bones. The house has a real formality about it that I wanted to continue. So the spaces in the garden are a bit like rooms, with strong formal geometries, like the rows of nikau at the entrance or the chequer-board citrus. But within that formality there is playfulness. Starting a garden: I think the trick is to look and look and look. I looked at lots of magazines and I ripped out things I liked and collected them and stuck them on lots of bits of cardboard. By that stage themes are percolating through. Trickiest moment in the design process: Getting the new garden walls to look established. I told the plasterers to stop before they thought they were finished. I think they thought I was mad. I used a base coat of brick terracotta paint and the top four rough coats of different yellows. In places I took to it with a scraper and in other places added some filler. I hope it looks like its been there forever. My design philosophy: I see us as really strongly part of the Asia Pacific basin. I like the idea that we can all learn from each other, that we can be different but together. So the Asian and Pacific influences are strong. The greatest compliment for me during last years Garden DesignFest was when a young Chinese woman said, My mum thought the owner must be Chinese. Sara Noble

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FENCING
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Jobs for the boys

When DIY wont do, it pays to have a handyman on tap

WORDS JANICE MARRIOT T & VIRGINIA PAWSEY / ILLUSTRATION PIPPA FAY

When I moved in here I knew I couldnt cope with the navy blue and scarlet bedroom walls so, with the help of a nephew, I painted the room. I didnt count the number of times I scaled the ladder with the roller of white paint, but my legs counted each ascent silently on that first day, shrieking with pain on the second. On the third day I took them to an osteopath and couldnt walk for the rest of the week. So I hired a painter. He painted well and cheerfully, and drank eight cups of takeaway coffee a day. But not all tradespeople have been so effective. Some were just careless. The builder backed his ute over a row of hedging guavas. Another builder dropped a wrench on the new floorboards and gouged a hole. A plumber installed a new hot water cylinder and taps and when I turned the kitchen tap on the plumber was well on his way down the motorway by then water spurted out from under the sink and flooded those new floorboards. The flood didnt stop until a friend miraculously appeared with a set of tools, and gumboots. Some tradespeople dont listen. The arborist was to give the massive virgilia a light haircut for the summer. Instead, in the time it took me to put on the washing and do the dishes, he had reduced the tree to leafless stumps. The electrician listened as carefully as a parrot when I described how he was to lengthen the cord drop over the dining room table. Easy job. When I returned home there was the light fitting, affixed directly to the (high) ceiling. But, on balance, Id still rather hire a tradesperson than do the job myself. And all over my suburb of old houses people have made the same trade-off. Tradesmens vans, their doors and tailgates open like wings, clutter the berms and driveways everywhere I walk. What would we do without them? I imagine you are more selfsufficient in the country.

A tradesman can take up to six months to fit you in out in the country so it helps to have a handyman on tap. Farmers are inventive characters and they can fix most things that break down appliances, lawnmowers, cars, broken windows and doors, leaky taps and blocked drains. In the country it is particularly important to be able to plumb leaks and unblock drains. Plumbers are as scarce as raindrops in a drought and, when they do arrive, their work can be of Fawlty quality, as you discovered. Our builder employed a lovely young chap called Quentin to do the plumbing in our new house. Alas poor Quentin was not given the floor plans and used his initiative to site the bathroom fittings. Our bathroom floors were left a mosaic of small holes after baths, vanities and basins were reinstated as the plans intended. Quentins major bungle, we suspect without reference to the plans, was the installation of the stove and wetback system. The smooth flow of water in a wetback system is determined by the angle of the pipes. Quentin did not get the angles right but we did not discover this until we lit our first fire, by which time Quentin was cycling in France. We moved into the house on a cold June day and the first thing we did was light the log-burner. As the water warmed in the wetback pipes, they began to crack and bang and, as the heat accelerated, so did the banging in the pipes. We grew used to our noisy pipes that first winter but visitors would jump with alarm and then this funny little dialogue would take place: What was that? Dont worry. Its just Quentin. Whos Quentin? Quentin was the plumber. Sadly he trapped himself in the pipes. We let Quentin out last summer and now the pipes are quiet. I rather miss him.

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Reward Mum with some fresh-from-the-oven home baking, sweetened with love
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Coconut and Pineapple Cake

This gorgeous cake is quick and fuss-free to mix using a food processor. Pineapple powder (used in the cream cheese frosting) is available from specialist food stores, some supermarkets and fresh-as.com.
3 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of salt 250g chilled butter, cubed 12 /3 cups caster sugar 1 cups desiccated coconut 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 432g can crushed pineapple in syrup Frosting: 170g cream cheese, at room temperature 70g butter, at room temperature 3 cups icing sugar, sifted 1 tablespoons freeze-dried pineapple powder 1 lime, finely grated zest (optional) 1 tablespoons coconut milk 1 cup thread coconut, lightly toasted

Heat oven to 170C. Grease and line a high-sided 21cm round cake tin with baking paper. Place flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and chilled butter in a food processor and process until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Mix in caster sugar and coconut. Add eggs, vanilla and pineapple and mix together thoroughly. Spoon batter into tin and bake for 90 minutes or until the cake is golden and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool in tin for 30 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Frosting: Beat together cream cheese, butter, icing sugar, pineapple powder, lime zest and coconut milk, mixing until smooth and a spreadable consistency. Cover entire cake with frosting and decorate with a layer of toasted coconut.

Lemon Madeleines
Youll need to invest in a specially shaped tray to bake these little French sponge cakes (see page 137), but madeleines are so quick to make and delightful to scoff, youre sure to use it again and again. Madeleines are best eaten the day they are made, with whipped cream on the side. A little freeze-dried raspberry powder can be added to the cream for extra flavour.
1 egg cup caster sugar 65g self-raising flour teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon lemon juice 65g butter, melted and cooled

Heat oven to 220C. Grease madeleine

pans with butter then dust them with a little flour. Beat egg and caster sugar together until mixture is thick and pale. Sift over half the flour and the baking powder then fold in with lemon zest and juice. Drizzle over half the butter and fold in gently. Repeat with remaining flour and melted butter. Spoon mixture into prepared pans, filling to the top. Bake 8-10 minutes until golden. Leave to cool for a few minutes then turn madeleines out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Serve dusted with icing sugar, with a dollop of cream on the side. Makes about 8 (recipe can be doubled) >
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Ginger and rhubarb is a classic flavour combination that works very well in these small loaves. Mini loaf pans or trays are widely available but if preferred this recipe could be baked in large muffin tins (the cooking time will be slightly less).
12 x 5cm lengths washed rhubarb (about 200g) 2 tablespoons caster sugar 1cm cube of fresh ginger, grated Loaves: 60g butter, softened 380g brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 300g flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda 250g sour cream 250g rhubarb, washed and chopped Topping: 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/3 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Twice-baked Macadamia Thins

Baking these wafer-like gluten-free biscuits twice ensures they become absolutely crisp and crunchy. They should keep like this for a week.
cup rice flour cup ground almonds teaspoon ground cinnamon teaspoon ground ginger cup coconut sugar cup liquid honey 125g butter, melted and cooled 2 egg whites 170g raw macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped

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sugar, honey, butter and egg whites in a food processor and mix until combined (mixture will be very runny). Divide mixture between baking trays and spread out to form rectangles about 24cm x 30cm. Sprinkle over the nuts. Bake for about 25 minutes, until golden and crisp around edges. Slide rectangles, still on the baking paper, onto a cutting board. Cut into rectangles and leave to cool completely before breaking apart. Spread biscuits out on the baking tray and return to the oven for 4-5 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool and store in an airtight container. Makes about 28 10cm x 5cm biscuits

Place the 5cm rhubarb pieces, caster sugar and grated ginger in a medium saucepan. Cover and cook over low heat 5-7 minutes, shaking pan occasionally, until rhubarb is just tender but holding its shape. Remove from heat and cool. Loaves: Heat oven to 180C. Grease 12 -cup capacity mini loaf pans. Beat together butter and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, beating well. Sift over flour, ginger and baking soda and mix gently to combine. Stir in sour cream and chopped (uncooked) rhubarb. Spoon mixture into loaf tins to just over halfway full. Place a piece of cooked rhubarb in the centre of each loaf. Topping: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and sprinkle over loaves. Bake 20-25 minutes or until loaves are golden and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool slightly in tins before turning out on to a cake rack to cool completely. Loaves will keep stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Makes 12 >

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Cinnamon and Cardamom Scones with Rosewater Glaze

These wonderful, fragrant scones are extra special served with whipped honey butter, made by beating softened butter with a little liquid honey and vanilla extract to taste.
450g flour, plus extra for rolling 2 teaspoons baking powder Pinch of salt 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 25g caster sugar 90g chilled butter, cubed 2 eggs, lightly beaten 200ml buttermilk Rosewater glaze: 100g icing sugar 1-2 tablespoons rosewater 1 tablespoon lemon juice Red food colouring

Heat oven to 220C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cardamom into a large bowl. Mix through caster sugar using your hands; this allows air into the mixture. Add butter and, again using your hands, rub it in until the mixture resembles large flakes. Combine eggs and buttermilk. Make a well in the flour mixture and add liquid. Using your hands or 2 knives, mix to a soft dough. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and pat into a round about 2.5cm thick. Cut into squares or use a 6cm round cookie cutter to cut rounds. Place scones on baking tray and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing. Glaze: Mix icing sugar, rosewater and lemon juice, adding hot water if necessary to make a runny icing. Tint with just enough food colouring to give a pale pink icing. Drizzle over cold scones. Scones are always best eaten on the day they are made. Makes 10 x 6cm scones 122 NZ H&G

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We head to a vineyard for a meal that features the warm and wonderful flavours of autumn
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Using a good-quality risotto rice such as Ferron carnaroli or vialone nano (see sabato.co.nz) means theres no need to stand over the pot stirring constantly as the risotto cooks.
1 litre vegetable or chicken stock, heated 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 red onion, finely diced 3 rashers thick-cut smoky bacon 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 cups risotto rice, eg carnaroli or arborio 1 cup chopped mushrooms (button, Swiss or field) cup white wine teaspoon sweet smoked paprika cup crme fraiche cup freshly grated parmesan 3 large sage leaves, shredded Shaved parmesan and sage leaves to serve

Put stock in a pot on the stove to heat up. Heat oil in a large frying pan and gently saut onion, bacon and garlic for 4-5 minutes until fragrant and softened. Add rice and toss to coat the grains. Add mushrooms and wine and simmer 3-4 minutes. Add paprika and all the hot stock and simmer gently for 15-18 minutes until thick and rice is just tender. Remove pan from the heat and stir through crme fraiche, parmesan and sage. Season well. Serve garnished with shaved parmesan and extra sage. Serves 4-6

Beef and Pinot Pocket Pies

The meat for these special turnover pies is cooked quickly in a pan rather than being slowly stewed to tenderness, so use a frying cut of beef such as rump steak.
1 tablespoon olive oil 400g tender beef, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped cup pinot noir wine cup onion marmalade or ploughmans chutney 1 teaspoon chopped thyme 3 sheets flaky puff pastry 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of milk for egg wash Cracked black pepper

Heat oil in a heavy-based frying pan and saut beef, onion and garlic for 5-8 minutes until browned. Add wine and simmer 2 minutes.

Add onion marmalade or chutney and thyme and simmer for 5 minutes or until beef is cooked and sauce is thickened (if mixture becomes dry as it cooks, add a little water or more wine). Season well with salt and pepper. Cool for 1 hour or chill until ready to assemble pies. Heat oven to 200C fanbake or 220C regular. Lay the pastry sheets on bench and cut each one into 4 squares. Place a spoonful of beef mixture in the centre of each square. Brush pastry edges with egg wash and fold squares over to create triangles. Crimp edges together using a fork or fingers to seal and enclose filling. Place pies on a lined tray, allowing room to puff up. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with pepper. Bake 15 minutes or until golden and puffed. Makes 12 >
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Half the butternut becomes the serving vessel for this dish, which is tasty with or without the blue cheese on top so its fine to leave it off if youre not a fan.
1 medium butternut pumpkin 6 yams, scrubbed and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 golden kumara, scrubbed and diced 1 red onion, cut into wedges cup olive oil 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt 1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds 100g blue cheese (we used gorgonzola) 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary

Warm Grape, Goats Cheese and Hazelnut Salad with Mandarin Dressing
This warm salad is delightful for a light lunch. A fresh-style goats cheese or any type of feta works well in it.
3 tablespoons fruity olive oil cup chopped hazelnuts 4 small bunches grapes 3 mandarins, peeled and segmented 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon mustard seeds 3 tablespoons mandarin juice Mixed salad leaves 8 slices soft goats cheese, eg feta

Gently heat oil in a shallow frying pan. Add hazelnuts and grapes and toss to coat and warm through the nuts should start to toast and the grapes blister. Add mandarin segments, honey, mustard seeds and mandarin juice and simmer 2-3 minutes. Arrange salad leaves on plates and top with sliced cheese. Spoon over warm grapes, mandarins and hazelnut dressing. Serve immediately. Serves 4

Heat oven to 175C fanbake or 190C standard bake. Cut pumpkin in half and scoop out seeds. Cut out some of the flesh from one half to create a bigger hollow and dice flesh. Remove skin from remaining half and dice flesh. Place diced pumpkin, yams, kumara and onions in a large bowl with oil, salt and fennel seeds and toss to coat. Lay vegetables out in a lined oven tray alongside the hollowed half pumpkin. Roast for 35-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender. To serve, pile vegetables into pumpkin and crumble blue cheese over. Garnish with rosemary. Serves 4 >

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We used Honey Belle pears but other varieties are fine, including drained bottled pears. On the side are extra pears simmered in honey and wine until tender.
2 sheets sweet short pastry 140g pecan nuts 3 eggs cup molasses cup brown sugar cup cream 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 small Honey Belle pears Liquid honey for basting pears Simmered pears (optional): 2-3 pears cup honey cup wine

Heat oven to 180C fanbake or 200C regular. Line a 23cm tart tin with pastry, joining the sheets to fit neatly. Spread pecans over base. Chill until required. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs until liquid and foamy then beat in molasses, brown sugar, cream and cinnamon. Peel pears, core and cut into even halves. Nestle pears into nuts and brush them with honey. Pour egg mixture around pears and through nuts. Place tin on a flat tray and bake tart for 40-50 minutes or until set. Serve tart warm or at room temperature with mascarpone or thickened cream. Serves 6-8 >

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Feijoa and Coconut Cake

Other fruits such as fresh or drained, bottled peaches work well in this moist and scrumptious cake.
125g butter, softened 1 cups caster sugar 2 eggs, separated 1 cups self-raising flour 1 cup desiccated coconut cup chopped fresh feijoas cup milk Whipped cream, honey and toasted flaked coconut to serve (optional)

Heat oven to 170C fanbake or 190C regular. Spray and line a 23cm springform cake tin. Cream butter and sugar for 3-4 minutes on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks and beat well. In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites to soft peaks. Sift flour over butter mixture and fold in with coconut, chopped feijoa, milk and beaten egg whites. Spoon mixture into prepared tin and smooth top. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden and a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Serve cake warm with cream and honey and a sprinkling of toasted flaked coconut. It is also delicious eaten cold, dusted with icing sugar. Serves 8

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he care and joy the love, you could say that goes into making food, as well as the atmosphere in which it is shared, make the biggest difference to how much it is enjoyed. Its the little things that count, such as the fact that you care enough to taste something enough times to get the balance of flavours right, or that you use a little bit of something precious and yummy because you want to serve the best to your guests. The following are recipes from my new book Cook with Me (published this month by Random House).

Carrot and Caraway Soup

Caraway seeds are a popular European taste I was brought up on. They make a delicious herb tea and I find the flavour gentle but rich and incredibly soothing. In this soup I have used the sweetness of carrot and red onion to bring out the caraway character. The red lentils add a lovely depth.
3 teaspoons caraway seeds 1 tablespoons flavourless oil 3 red onions, finely chopped 8 carrots, chopped 2 cups boiling water 1 cups potato stock (water left over from boiling potatoes) cup red lentils Finely grated zest of orange Juice of 3 oranges 1 teaspoon lemon juice teaspoon salt teaspoon white pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil To serve: Crme fraiche (preferably a premium brand; it will be a lot tastier) Chopped parsley and mint

Toast caraway seeds in a large, heavybottomed saucepan over a medium heat for about 1 minute, then add oil. Add red onion and cook for 5 minutes on low to bring out the sweetness. Add carrots, boiling water, potato stock and lentils and simmer for at least 25 minutes until carrots are soft. Blend half the soup until fairly smooth. Use a potato masher to mush remaining soup so the lumps are broken up but you can still tell the carrots are carrots. Add

the smooth portion back to pan and reheat. This is when you can start adding the citrus and extra salt, pepper and olive oil. Taste as you go and just add as much of these as you think suits. This is especially important because carrots, oranges and lemons can all vary so much in taste according to variety and season. I like this soup served with a dollop of crme fraiche and chopped parsley and mint. Ideally have a chunk of sourdough to dip in the soup. Serves 6 >
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Yoginis Minty Chocolate Cake

The highlight of my wife Anis yoga schedule is the monthly yoga boost: We do tons of yoga and eat lots of cake its grand. I usually make the cake. Some of our people are dairy- and gluten-free, so we came up with this large cake as a rich treat that everyone could enjoy. A great thing with gluten-free flours is that you can stir the mix as much as you like without making the cake tough. The tofu cream is irresistible; surprisingly rich and light at the same time.
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In a separate bowl, combine rice flour and baking powder then stir into the wet mixture until well combined (the batter will be runny). Pour into a large, lined baking dish (about 23cm x 33cm) and bake for 35-40 minutes until just set. Test with a skewer inserted in the centre; it is okay if a few crumbs still adhere to the skewer and dont worry if the top cracks a bit. Leave cake in tin until almost cool then turn out onto a rack to finish cooling. Tofu cream: Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and mix until

smooth, about 30 seconds. The firm silken tofu is what makes all the difference to this you get a perfectly smooth cream with almost no effort. You can use other types of tofu but the texture will be rather grainy in comparison and the taste may be a little more beany. Slice cooled cake in half (to make it easier to handle) then slice each piece through the middle horizontally to make 2 layers. Spread the tofu cream on bottom layers and cover with top layers. Sprinkle with icing sugar and shaved chocolate. Serves at least 12

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Fish cakes: 250g hoki fillets, coarsely chopped 1 egg white 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil teaspoon black pepper onion, chopped finely cup chopped parsley Zest of lemon 125g trevally fillets, chopped into smaller than 1cm cubes 2 tablespoons canola oil for frying Tartare salad: telegraph cucumber, seeded and diced 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons capers, coarsely chopped cup gherkins, finely chopped cup plain, thick, low-fat yoghurt cup whole egg mayonnaise teaspoon cracked black pepper 18 teaspoon salt to taste

Fish Cakes with Lemony Wedges and Tartare Salad

Im always amazed by how affordable hoki is and these fish cakes are a great way to make the most of it. Adding some chopped trevally (another very affordable fish) gives a nice textural variation. The potato wedges are like big hand-cut chips and the tartare salad is cool, crunchy and tangy. Thinking about it, this meal is actually fish and chips in disguise and makes any day feel like a Friday!
Lemony wedges: 4 big Agria potatoes, scrubbed clean 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lemon, finely grated zest and juice teaspoon salt

evenly, then bake 5 more minutes to dry out the juice so that it coats the wedges. Fish cakes: Place all the ingredients except the trevally and canola oil in a food processor and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and mix in trevally. Shape into 4 burger-sized patties. Its good to make them tall and fat rather than low and wide, as this keeps the fish inside moist while the outside cooks nice and crispy. Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over a medium heat and fry fish cakes for about 4 minutes each side until they are well browned. Tartare salad: Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix well to combine. Check seasoning and adjust if needed. Serves 4
Recipes reproduced with permission from Cook with Me, in which Aaron Brunet talks about his laidback life in Raglan and shares his favourite dishes. Random House NZ ($49.99).

Wedges: Heat the oven to 220C with a heavy oven tray inside. Halve potatoes lengthways then cut each half into quarters lengthways. Toss in a bowl with oil, zest and salt. Spread evenly over hot oven tray and bake for 25 minutes or until well browned. Scrape wedges loose from the tray, sprinkle with lemon juice and toss to mix

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2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 4 rashers streaky bacon, cut into small pieces 6-8 sage leaves, shredded 6 slices white bread, made into chunky crumbs 4 sweet red apples, eg Fuji Olive oil for basting

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cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons soy sauce cup olive oil 18-20 sage leaves, finely shredded 6 pork chops

SAGE PARTNERSHIP: Sage perfectly complements the smoky, earthy flavours of the Creamy Mushroom and Smoky Bacon Risotto on page 125.
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Whether you are at the baggage claim, working late, in a caf, or even in another country, you are able to control your heat pump from wherever you are for superior comfort, so you will truly never return to a cold home again. Wi-Fi Control also allows advanced controls to be added to the Designer Series range. The minimum temperature feature automatically monitors your room, returning it to the desired temperature if it drops overnight while sleeping. The perfect addition for a childs bedroom.

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The Designer Series sleek styling and energy efficient performance is now even more convenient with the release of Wi-Fi control. This optional upgrade opens a whole new level of control via an internet connection, exclusively available on the Designer Series range. Want to know more? For product information, system requirements, terms and conditions and to try a demo please visit www.mitsubishi-electric.co.nz/wifi

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WRAPPING UP WARM
Weve put our minds to everything you need to keep cosy this winter, from heat ventilation systems to outdoor fireplaces
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THIS PAGE Vintage Milo Baughman lounge chair, from Aucklands Mr Bigglesworthy, owners own; Majestic velvet/ linen cushion in Light Grey $68.90 and Stansborough blanket in Mid Grey (150cm x 200cm) $490, both from Allium; Tufenkian Hidden Path rug in Multi Colour POA from Cavit & Co; red deer antler piece $125, mother-in-laws tongue plant $19 and oval planter pot $48, all from Indie Home Collective; side table and all other items owners own.

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n open fireplace has a timeless attraction children and adults alike have always been drawn to dancing flames. But these days ideas about keeping a home toasty have moved far beyond the first smoky wood-burners and the Shacklock stove. There are a myriad ways to warm rooms, from heat pumps and gas or wood fires to heat ventilation systems, but good design is a prerequisite. Passive solar gain is your greatest ally. Thats easy to achieve in new buildings but also relevant when it comes to renovations and alterations. According to Niel de Jong of eBode sustainable homes, Living areas should be oriented towards the north, relegating bathrooms, laundries, garaging and storage to the south. So look for (or install) plenty of glazing to the north, to let the sun shine in, and thermal mass such as concrete floors to capture and store this free heat, plus superior insulation. Matthew Cutler-Welsh, new build design manager for Homestar at the NZ Green Building Council, agrees with all of the above, plus he advises: Upgrade your windows. Timber or uPVC (ultra-high-density polyvinyl chloride) frames are the best for maximising insulation and comfort. If using aluminium frames, make sure theyre thermally broken (where an insulating strip is added between the interior and exterior frames), otherwise youll be putting your nice double glazing into a really good conductor and undermining its performance. Once youve sorted all these out, its time to think about heating. Heres a closer look at some trends and technologies in the arena of home heating that should send Jack Frost packing.

(from top) Meiz Chunky Knit throw $595 from Allium; small brown/white cowhide (hides from $225) from Trees Co; tassled grey throw $69 and silver grey faux fur throw (150cm x 180cm) $204.50, both from French Country. BELOW With Mitsubishis ComfortMaster Wi-Fi heat pump control you can access your heat pumps via your smartphone or web account to check or alter settings and switch pumps on or off remotely; exclusive to Mitsubishi Electrics Designer Series.

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It had to happen heat pumps that can be controlled remotely. So, if youre out for an unexpected after-work drink with friends, you can change the setting for the heat pump to turn on at a later time than pre-scheduled. Or perhaps the temperature suddenly drops while youre at work (has been known to happen). The ComfortMaster Wi-Fi Controller (right), exclusive to the Mitsubishi Designer Series, comes to the rescue. Using the internet or a special mobile phone app, you can turn on the heat pump before you get home so its cosy as soon as you open the front door. The same app can be used to monitor a minimum temperature setting. Thats useful for kids bedrooms, where the heat pump will automatically turn on to maintain a comfortable, healthy environment for little snoozers. Now all we need is a WiFi-controlled app that allows us to reset our better half to make dinner at a time to suit. >
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On table: Hamret shallow copper tray (36cm diameter) $64.90 from Corso de Fiori; taller marine wire hurricane lantern $49.50 and smaller marine wire lantern $42.50, both from French Country; candles stylists own; on chairs: darker grey and lighter grey Mongolian lambswool throw rugs, both $389 from French Country; on sideboard: Henry Dean bowl in Moss $260 and Dean Flowers cylinder vase in Teal $59, both from Corso de Fiori; vintage sideboard, Arne Jacobsen Series 7 chairs and table (customised by owner) and all other items owners own..

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ALL ABOUT FACE
Once youve decided whether youll opt for a gas, wood-burning or electric fireplace, the decisions are by no means over. Just as make-up makes the most of your looks, fuel beds, mantelpieces and surrounds all enhance the beauty of the flame. Frames for wall-inserted fires come in stone or schist (popular in the South Island), steel, solid timber, stainless steel, coloured steel and glass. They can be placed vertically or, in more compact spaces, horizontally. Fuel beds can consist of logs or twigs (for those who like character) or be more streamlined, such as white, black or even coloured pebble-like stones from which the flames emerge directly a look suited to more contemporary styling. Handcrafted stone fire surrounds are like a work of art, bringing a unique focal point to a room. The Natural Stone Fireplace Company can carve any design. Bring them a photograph of a fireplace you have loved and they can recreate it or think up an entirely new design that has personal meaning and it can be etched into the surround for posterity.

The imposing but unfussy look of the fireplace in this Auckland home would work well with a range of interior styles; it was handcarved in Oamaru limestone by trained restoration carver Mark Whyman for the Natural Stone Fireplace Company and given an aged patina; inspired by an 18th century French style. BOTTOM RIGHT Bedlinen: Bedouin Societe flat sheet in Sea Storm and Bedouin Societe flat sheet in Peat Brown, both $399 from Indie Home Collective; Vida by Seneca linen Oxford pillowcase in Grape $99 and Designers Guild Leopold wool throw $745, both from Allium; by the bed: hand-felted coaster $19.90 (for set of six) from Trees Co; William Yeoward tumbler in Amethyst $105 from Cavit & Co; all other items owners own.

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Putting in a fireplace is a relatively large undertaking so, rather than just choosing a model from a showroom, the best companies insist on an on-site visit so they can identify any factors you may not have considered. >

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Youve no doubt heard about HRV, the home-ventilation company started by two blokes from West Auckland 10 years ago. It wasnt a new concept but they made it one that appealed to the Kiwi market. Using positive pressure airflow, HRV helps our dwellings breathe better and transfers any available heat collected from the roof cavity to other parts of the home. Now that concept has been taken one step further. An add-on feature called a heat-transfer system uses a large fan and a ducting system to take latent heat from the ceilings of rooms that are heated by an appliance such as a heat pump to push it to other areas of the house. Its efficient and so much nicer than having to get your PJs on in the living room then dive quickly under the covers because the bedrooms at the other end of the house are so cold. Want to know more about how this system works in practice? Look out for the Pure Environment Project, where a Ponsonby villa has been renovated for super energy efficiency (to be auctioned 18 May). Visit hrvhouse.co.nz for more information. 146 NZ H&G

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Rope pouffe/stool $375 from Trees Co; on stool: Wonki Ware black striped mug $19.50 from Indie Home Collective; handfelted coaster $19.90 (for set of six) from Trees Co; swinging wicker chair owners own; on chair: striped faux fur cushion $54.50 from French Country; Kaz Squares cushion in Teal $57.50 from Allium; blankets (from top): Cecchi e Cecchi Onix blanket in Teal (230cm x 250cm) $1106 from Cavit & Co; pom-pom wool throw $289 from French Country; all other items owners own. >

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Theres nothing like a flickering flame to warm the cockles when its cold outside. You can take your pick of inflammatory products, from wood-burners to gas and electric fires but, before you decide, heres what you need to know: As part of a national drive to improve the standard of our outdoor air quality, since September 2005 new rules have come into play that mean homeowners are unable to install a open fireplace or unapproved wood-burner on properties of less than 2ha. Some councils have also introduced bylaws that affect the use of existing indoor open fires. From May 2015, for example, homeowners in Rotorua may not use their existing open fires they may keep the fireplace intact, but cant light it. The future for urban and suburban dwellers is not all gas, however. If you still crave the natural appeal of logs, specially designed and approved-model wood-burners are the answer. The Stovax Riva Studio range from The Fireplace is perfect for city slickers and the Size 2 model (top right) is clean-air-approved, which means it gets the green tick from the Ministry of the Environment. Another example is the Warmington Studio woodburner (below left) from Fires by Design. Peter Haythornthwaite, one of New Zealands most respected industrial designers, is responsible for its no-nonsense looks. Its simplicity is its strength. If you live in an apartment or a compact home, you may want to bypass all the hassle of consent. Electric fires, such as the Studio 2 by Gazco from The Fireplace, are a wall-mounted alternative. At 1-2kW, they dont have the same heat output of, say, a woodburner (around 16kW) but they feature digital flames, the look of which can be controlled at the touch of a button.

CHOOSE YOUR FLUE

Although balanced flue technology for gas fires has been around since the 1980s, many consumers still arent familiar with the difference between balanced and conventional flues. Most fires draw air from the room they are in. The oxygen feeds the fire to keep it burning and the resulting emissions are transported safely out of the home via a flue (vertical metal pipe) up the chimney. The system relies on the natural laws of physics (ie, the lighter, warmer air from the burnt gas rises). In a balanced flue, however, the fireplace is a sealed unit that cannot draw air from the room. Instead it receives oxygen via a flue connected to the outdoors. A second inner flue then removes the combustion gases to the exterior to ensure the integrity of the interior air quality isnt compromised. One fireplace that features the balanced flue, mounted either horizontally or vertically, is the Gazco Riva 2 530, available from The Fireplace. This model can be located at ground level, with the option of a mantel and hearth, or inserted into a wall, so that its at eye level when youre seated. >

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ABOVE The clean-air-approved, Stovax Riva Studio 2 has a 12kW-18kW capacity that produces low emissions with a high 66 per cent efficiency (less heat going up the chimney, more delivered to you); air-wash air flow helps keep the large window clean, allowing you to enjoy those dancing flames; available in a range of frames from The Fireplace. LEFT This in-built Stovax Riva Studio 3 was recently installed (indoors) at the Omaha Community Centre, surrounded by a limestone feature wall designed for storing the wood; its the top-of-the-range Stovax fire, with 18kW capacity; available from The Fireplace.

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Kiwis love living their lives alfresco, so winter tends to stunt our style. No wonder theres a big shift to outdoor fireplaces. And were not talking about those gas burners so many cafes use on the pavement. These are wood-burning or gas fires with real grunt that can be cooked on and have aesthetic appeal in spades. Here are a few we came across: For those with a hankering to have more than meat on the menu, the new wood-burning Warmington Nouveau Pizzeria, from Fires by Design, features an optional pizza oven at the top of the firebox. So it does triple duty as a source of heat, a barbecue and a perfect pizza-maker. Just add opera to go. Handcrafted in New Zealand, the Fogata outdoor fire pit (below) from The Fireplace is made of heat-resistant concrete. Its rustic rather than refined but its beauty lies in its rough-andready nature. Invest in the optional grill top and you can capture the nostalgia of impromptu barbecues on the beach. If you live in a dense urban environment or even an apartment and think you have no room for an outdoor fireplace, youd be wrong. Because they dont require a chimney, flueless gas models are perfect for smaller gardens, patios or decks. A bonus of having no flue is that all the heat comes out to you, rather than disappearing up the chimney. The stainless-steel Warmington Nouveau Flueless gas fire (right and opposite bottom), from Fires by Design, gives you and yours another place to gather. If you cant decide on whether you have more need of a fireplace indoors or out, dont! The Through Wall 1200mm Minimal, in a range by Real Fires, combines sleek styling, remote-control operation and, best of all, its double-sided. Inserted into a wall that links to the exterior, you can enjoy its good looks in the living room and the back courtyard.

ABOVE As the name suggests, the Nouveau Flueless outdoor fire requires no flue, making it ideal for smaller outdoor spaces; designed and made in New Zealand in stainless steel, its available in sizes from 900mm to 1500mm from Fires by Design. LEFT The Fogata outdoor fire pit is handcrafted using heat-resistant concrete; its easy to assemble and portable so you can move it from the deck to the pool on an alfresco whim; available with optional barbecue grill from The Fireplace.

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LEFT Another eco-friendly option is a bio-ethanol fire that burns an all-natural fuel made from plant-based material sustainable, clean-burning, fuel-efficient and simple to use. Here two 48-burner Bio Flame fires have been installed end to end; available from Living Flame. BELOW Christchurchs Morgan Pollard Landscapes designed this pergola setting for the Nouveau Flueless gas fire (see also opposite). Natural materials, outdoor lounge furniture and room-like proportions help to reinforce the sense of cosy intimacy.

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The Natural Stone Fireplace Co specialises in the carving, design and installation of bespoke natural and aged stone fireplace mantels, door and window surrounds. All our fire surrounds are handcrafted on an individual, commissioned basis. We work with clients to create an individual piece of craftsmanship to the highest standard. This may involve carving to a design or photograph or developing a design in conjunction with the clients specifications. Our service is complete, from design and carving through to installation. www.naturalstonefireplace.co.nz

SHERIDAN AETOS CUSHION AND THROW

Hand-knitted in 100 per cent unspun wool, these beautifully crafted soft, chunky knits with contrast blanket stitch detail around the edge, make a bold, warm and modern statement in any room.

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Powered by a central boiler running on natural gas or LPG, a Better Heating Solutions system heats water that then circulates through a network of pipes to a series of radiator panels. The hot water heats these radiator panels before returning to the boiler to be reheated and re-circulated. The radiators heat quickly to provide radiated and convected heat. Clean, silent and draught-free, this is a very comfortable form of whole house heating. www.betterheatingsolutions.co.nz

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For those with entertaining at heart, this RF 1200 model makes a bold statement in any lounge or formal room. The standard model comes with fan-assisted convection and can be supplied with modern or classic grates. For more information and for other creative fireplace designs visit our website. www.realfires.co.nz, (09) 444 7331

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Entries are open in NZ House & Gardens 2014 Interior of the Year awards. Launched last year, to great acclaim, the awards celebrate and reward the most beautiful spaces in New Zealand homes. Homeowners who have decorated their own homes and professional designers and architects are all eligible to enter. Our mission is to nd and showcase New Zealands most beautiful rooms. Entries close 30 June 2014.

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The Supreme Winner (chosen from category winners) will be awarded a trophy and will be treated to an amazing Huka Lodge experience to the value of $10,000.

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For more than 20 years Johanna Pegler has been painting aspects of North Island rural and coastal landscapes. Rather than select scenery that a tourist would want to photograph, she has sought out quiet corners and unexceptional views, bringing her audience into her personal world, where time passes slowly and the lack of drama encourages the viewer to enjoy the application of the paint. Although there is very fine detail, there are no focal points, no directional signs. Everything 158 NZ H&G is given equal weight and attention. In Peglers best works there is a developing sense of mystery or disquiet, with empty sea vistas, washed-out skies, isolated farm animals, twisted trees, lonely birds and bare eroded hills. People have worked this land, but they are not here now and who knows when or if they will return? Trying to imagine these scenes as they were in pre-European times engenders a keen sense of loss and a heightened awareness of what remains. Warwick Brown

JOHANNA PEGLER Age: 39 Lives in: Whanganui Dealer: Anna Miles Gallery, Auckland, annamilesgallery.com Price range: $3800-$24,000 Next exhibition: Anna Miles Gallery, November 5-29 Work illustrated: Madonna 2011, oil on board, 1100mm x 1500mm

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Remodelista: A Manual for the Considered Home

JULIE CARLSON Artisan, NZ distributor Bookreps, $74.99, 388 pages, hardback Surprise! This ambitious mash-up part inspiration source, part tipster guide, part product pantry is a roaring success, just like its parent American-based website of the same name (a go-to authority on all things home design, even if it does say so itself). For this reader at least, that success is down to a clearly defined and engaging aesthetic that favours creativity over a big budget. The introductory Remodelista Manifesto: 10 Rules to Live By (Rule number 1: Classic and livable trumps

trendy and transient) sets the tone thoughtful, informal and endlessly enthusiastic about design. Then its on to 12 Houses We Love, mostly in New York, and within that in Brooklyn, though one can be found in distant London, England. Users Guides to kitchens (including a section on the incomparable UK kitchen company Plain English) and bathrooms follow. Then design ideas, a round-up of great products (the Remodelista 100) and lists of resources/ suppliers that makes a bit of a stab at international relevance (nothing doing here, of course). All in all, a great resource for renovators or anyone keen to train their eye while tickling their fancy. Jan Chilwell is NZ H&Gs sub-editor

Hawkes Bay interior designer Vic Bibby writes the Cush and Nooks blog and runs an online shop that showcases her love of pattern, colour and design (cushandnooks.co.nz). Here are some of her favourite blogs: thedesignfiles.net This Australian blog began before people even knew what blogs were and it continues to be one of the best, if not the best design blog around. Founder Lucy Feagins covers Australian design from architecture and interiors to art, craft, graphic design and illustration. designlovefest.com A lifestyle blog by Los Angeles art director and designer Bri Emery. Get inspired by her fresh, colourful take on life and her amazing DIY projects. newzealanddesignblog.com Home to the best design from near and far. Alana Broadhead does a superb job curating all her stylish finds homeware, furniture, graphic design, illustration, as well as inspiring interviews with other clever creatives. sfgirlbybay.com Victoria Smith is a San Francisco-based blogger, photographer and stylist. A stunning interior design blog featuring new product reviews, interior tips and entertaining lifestyle stories. tabletonic.blogspot.com Sydney blogger Louise Bell has a gorgeous eclectic aesthetic. As well as fabulous interiors and homewares, she also shares her love of organic food. Plus theres an online shop. >
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MONDAY MORNING COOKING CLUB HarperCollins, $59.99, 306 pages, hardback Six Jewish friends who meet every Monday morning to cook and discuss food compiled this cookbook their second after calling on other Jewish women around Australia to submit their favourite recipes. The result, after much testing, tasting and debating of merit, is an appealing selection of family-style dishes that reflect Jewish culinary traditions. There are many treats to discover in this handsome volume.

Fill the Tins

SOPHIE GRAY Random House, $45, 312 pages, softback Theres something to tempt everyone in this baking treasure trove: biscuits, cakes, slices, pastries (both sweet and savoury), breads, scones, desserts, Christmas goodies and sweets. It covers the classics, such as chocolate chip cookies and cheese scones, as well as new tastes like antipasto brioche and maple walnut self-saucing pudding. Beautifully photographed, well set out, packed with great recipes and really useful tips, all from a trusted Kiwi cook this recipe book is too good to resist. I just had to try the Chelsea buns; they were brilliant. Sally Butters is NZ H&Gs food editor

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Chef, restaurateur and teacher Jo Crabb must be living several lives simultaneously how else to account for the number of experiences shes crammed into her 50 years. Set in Martinborough, where Jo and husband Stephen run their cooking school Careme, and France, where the couple summer in the Aveyron, My Two Heavens recounts the ups and downs of Jos cooking life. Peppered throughout are recipes inspired by her memories: a spicy rogan josh recalls a childhood stint in Kashmir; baklava dripping with honey the markets of Damascus. Most of the recipes, however, are French in origin coq au vin, brioches suisses Theres also a fascinating seven-page discourse on how to bake the perfect baguette. Andrea Warmington is NZ H&Gs editorial assistant

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GREER TWISS & ROBIN WOODWARD Ron Sang, $135, 386 pages, hardback Another handsome, profusely illustrated art book from this publisher, celebrating 55 years of work by New Zealands senior sculptor. There are two readable academic essays and a section of artists notes, a small selection of drawings, an illustrated chronology and an exhibition history. The photography by Haruhiko Sameshima is superb: the sculptures seem almost graspable. Twiss fans will find many of their favourite works here; readers who are less familiar with this great body of work cannot fail to be impressed by its originality and diversity. Surfacing throughout is the artists gentle sense of humour and irony. An heirloom. Warwick Brown

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The Newport Bed, made from logs found buried in Northland sand dunes, is airy and light, an elegant mix of informal design with beautiful kauri. Furniture for our lifetime, designed and crafted in New Zealand by Rose and Heather. www.roseandheather.co.nz

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MIELE DG 6401 STEAM OVEN

Equipped with automatic programmes and innovative MultiSteam technology, the versatile DG 6401 delivers exceptional steam distribution to create the most flavoursome and healthy cooking results. $4299. www.miele.co.nz

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Roll-top baths exude cool, luxury and style. There is something slightly indulgent but thoroughly deserved about sinking into a roll-top bath and letting your cares dissolve with the bubbles. Available through Smail & Co; (09) 309 9109 or (03) 343 0969. www.burlingtonbathrooms.com

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For winter warmth and summer shade, get inspired with the Resene Curtain Collection designs and colours and a selection of sheer voiles. A new favourite is Resene Artiste, a dramatic, on-trend, large-scale print in sophisticated and timeless colour combinations on a natural cotton/linen base. From Resene and selected curtain specialists. www.resene.co.nz/curtains

MAXWELL & WILLIAMS

Brighten your kitchen with South American charm using Santa Fe, the bold new ceramic range by Maxwell & Williams. Decorated with the colours of Montezuma, the collection includes a mug, spoon rest, water jug, three rectangular serving platters and three round serving plates. www.maxwellwilliams.co.nz

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Auckland ANDREA WARMINGTON

The Return of Rad
This cool cafe brings a welcome dose of the now to Mt Eden village with its playful industrial decor think black and white photo of Lego stormtroopers alongside exposed bricks and plywood stools and benches. The foods not bad either: peanut butter buttermilk pancakes, prosciutto and blue cheese omelettes and Rad Rolls (weve yet to sample Grandmas Pork Bnh M). 397 Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden, (09) 631 5218, thereturnofrad.co.nz

Beatnik Publishing
Among the cool and quirky stores now making a home in city-fringe suburb Eden Terrace is independent publisher Beatnik. Their groovy corner store and office also sells childrens books, slim volumes of poetry and beautifully bound notebooks in a plethora of colours. 11 New North Rd, Eden Tce, (09) 365 2223, beatnikpublishing.com

Father Rabbit
Gorgeous household essentials copper-handled whisks, Fog Linen blankets and Rifle Paper Co stationery are hallmarks of Father Rabbits rapidly expanding empire. And now an all-white Herne Bay store has joined last years opening at Mt Edens The Bloc. Live out of town? No matter. You can shop online using their extensive and beautifully photographed website. 232 Jervois Rd, Herne Bay, (09) 360 2573; 20 Normanby Rd, Mt Eden, (09) 630 9723; fatherrabbit.com

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The Pizza Library
Its not just the handcrafted product thats providing happiness at the Pizza Library, its the purely visual appeal. Vintage vehicles with old suitcases atop provide a delivery service and the dining-in facilities are hugely atmospheric, with old airline and cinema seats inside and out, and staff in Mad Hatter-like top hats. 314 Rata St, (07) 574 2928, thepizzalibrary.co.nz

Blakchaos
This collaboration between shoe designer Rebecca Anderson of Chaos and Harmony fame and clothing designer Teresa Hodge of Blak stocks mainly their own work, including the Blak range Blak Love, which hit the UKs Topshop last year. Pieces by other designers are also on offer (handbags by Saben, swimwear by Surface Too Deep and menswear from Swedish street-wear brand WeSC). 89 Maunganui Rd, (07) 777 0089, blakchaos.com

Flaveur Breads
Watch your loaf being kneaded at Flaveur Breads bakery shop, tucked away in industrial-land. A selection of mouth-watering artisan breads slowly and naturally fermented, mostly organic and minus chemicals, additives and artificial flavours is available. They supply throughout New Zealand and are possibly best known for their sourdough and gluten-free varieties. 31 Totara St, (07) 575 7161, flaveur.co.nz

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Spruce Goose
Planespotters, wave-watchers and dog walkers are among those enjoying this waterfront cafe, housed in the first NAC terminal, later home to the Wellington Aero Club. Named after the largest plane ever made (a wooden flying boat that took off only once), it has loads of outdoor seating as well as a barnlike interior. On the day we went the service was attentive and the food good. Cnr Moa Point Rd and Cochrane St, Lyall Bay, (04) 387 2277, sprucegoose.net.nz

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Pandoro Panetteria
This family-owned bakery at the Embassy Theatre end of town has recently expanded its cafe area, with windows that open to the street to catch the breeze. Very Continental. Hard to believe its 20 years since Pandoro launched its Italian artisan breads and pastries from here theyre still good and now available throughout the North Island. Open seven days. 2 Allen St, CBD, (04) 385 4478, pandoro.co.nz

Alfred Memelink Artspace

Memelink, a popular Wellington watercolour artist, has realised a dream with this waterfront gallery and studio, looking out to the Wellington harbour entrance. A marine engineer who took up painting to fill in long hours at sea, Memelink chose to rebuild rather than renovate this former tearooms and dairy to quake-proof levels; he now shows art by 35 Hutt artists as well as his own. Ice creams are on offer too. 223 The Esplanade, Petone, (04) 979 9889, memelink.co.nz

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Havoc on High Street
Opening a specialist free-range pork butchery in town was a smart move on the part of Havoc Pork. Their prime cuts and mouth-watering smallgoods (hand-made pork pies, pt or pancetta, anyone?) are now available all week as well as Saturdays at the Otago Farmers Market. 135 High St, (03) 474 5901, havocpork.co.nz

Union Jacks Groceries

Yorkshire couple Andrew and Rose Lavelle have recreated a little bit of Britain far from home. The shelves of their Mosgiel grocery are stacked with iconic British food brands Birds Custard, Rowntree Fruit Gums, Fray Bentos pies, Bisto, Baxters soups. Mushy peas may be a bit of a stretch for Kiwi tastes but Tiptree Blackberry Jelly (yummy on freshly baked scones) is a real treat. 127A Gordon Rd, Mosgiel, (03) 489 5625

Zucchini Brothers
After 19 years in Roslyn, Zucchinis has relocated to Princes Street, opposite the old CPO. The space (in a restored historic building) is about 10 times bigger but the rustic Italian decor has been retained. As is to be expected, the food gourmet pizzas, pasta dishes and desserts ranging from traditional tiramisu to hot apple cake with caramel sauce is as delicious as ever. Open Tue-Sun, 4pm until late; 286 Princes St, (03) 477 9373, zucchinibros.co.nz

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hats it! our 2014 NZ House & Garden house tours are over and we couldnt have asked for more: 39 gorgeous homes, four sunny days, thousands of happy tourgoers and a list a mile long of people to whom I am deeply, deeply grateful. Top of the list, of course, are the homeowners, who put in weeks of hard graft to get their homes perfectly polished for 1000-plus visitors. Leanne Day of Clevedon is typical: I havent stopped running for two weeks, she told me on the morning of the tour. Shed bought in two tankerloads of water and spent hours watering, weeding and nursing her garden through the hot summer. Whole families were roped into the tour effort. Husbands painted and reroofed and mowed lawns and told me brightly, Well, it made us get things done. In one of our Plimmerton homes, a mother and mother-in-law team were still arranging flowers as the crowds arrived. Eleven-year-old Josh made the most of the crowds passing his (unnaturally tidy!) bedroom in one of our Wellington homes. He put a collection bucket on the floor with a note asking for sponsorship of his efforts in the NZ Cancer Societys Relay for Life and made a cool $490. Huge thanks also to the army of volunteers who donned NZ House & Garden aprons and put in a huge effort manning houses and directing traffic. Among them was my husband Nick, who drove a minibus for six and a half hours straight (without even a toilet stop), ferrying tourgoers up and down one of the steep gravel driveways on our Clevedon tour. And, finally, my thanks to our tourgoers. It was your pleasure that made the tours for me along with the knowledge that together we were doing a power of good for our charities. And that, of course, is the bottom line. Across four tours, we sold a record $300,000 worth of tickets: enough to make a real difference to cancer sufferers and their families. Thank you all, so much.

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