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BEHIND THE SCENES
Well, what can I say about the month that was? I
should have been enjoying some Mum-time with
my daughter in Tauranga, I was looking forward to
enjoying a stunning performance of Jesus Christ
Superstar, and, oh yes, there should have been
another issue of Spirit Magazine – our annual
Building & Renovating issue - delivered. Sadly,
none of this happened, but I’m being positive and
focussing on the things that matter most: good
health, spending time with family and friends,
enjoying good food and wine and appreciating
what we have. The everyday things are really very
important.
Already we’re into the last quarter of the year,
and we have plenty to look forward to; warmer
temperatures, longer sunshine hours and everything
begins to green up. Daylight Saving is upon us, and
FAV THINGS 8 the season of fetes and fairs begins with our own
Boulevard Day. Summer is not far away!
At this time of year our building industry also ramps
up, and this issue features an eye-catching home at
Lake Hood, and an incredible renovation story. You’ll
find plenty of building and renovation ideas and
inspiration in these pages.
We’ve welcomed a new team member into the
Spirit Magazine
office. Liv Mackle
GERALDINE 20 has joined us in an
Advertising Sales role.
Liv loves shopping
FRONT COVER: Inside this issue we have two amazing homes to - don’t we all! - and
view: a fabulous new build and an inspiring renovation. is also a talented
Building & Renovating pages 9 – 17. photographer, so
she’s already proving
to be a real asset!
4 WHAT’S ON
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4 What's On
COMING UP THIS MONTH Wednesday 29 September, 7.30pm ME THVEN EXHIBITION & FETE
My Mother the War Hero
Saturday 4 - Sunday 26 September Ashburton Trust Event Centre
Braided Threads Exhibition Phyllis Garvin an Irish QA nurse on the WWII battlefields
Ashburton Embroiderers Guild who lived most of her life in NZ, was honoured with
Braided Threads is an impressive array of artworks France’s highest decoration, the Légion d’Honneur for
showcasing the artistic practice of embroidery and extreme bravery. My Mother the War Hero recounts
celebrating the achievements of local members. this tale of war, courage, romance and danger, in a solo
Braided Threads encourages the creation and display performance written and acted by her daughter Kate. All
of embroidery in all its forms, with works ranging from Tickets GA $20 (fees apply)
traditional to contemporary practices. FREE entry. More
info page 7.
DATES TO BOOK AHEAD
Saturday 25 September, 5pm-8pm Saturday 27 November, 10am-4pm
Bite Nite Culture Fest
AK AIA
NTS 4 U @ R
Methven Exhibition and Fete
EA Networks Centre, River Terrace, Ashburton
Ashburton Youth Council are proud to be hosting Bite
PL A Methven Trotting Club
Main Road Methven
Nite once again, featuring new and returning performers. Great stalls from all over New Zealand. Historical
Individual $5 Family $10. More info page 4. military exhibitions. Classic and vintage car collector’s
competition. Miss Methven Exhibition pageant and
Monday 27 September, 9am-3.30pm much more!
Boulevard Day
Ashburton Domain, Walnut Ave, Ashburton Saturday 16 October 10am-10pm
With a fabulous new venue and a true fete day vibe, the Relay for Life, Mid Canterbury
organisers have breathed new life into this popular event! Ashburton Domain Oval
The day features stalls galore bursting with gift ideas, The relay is organized by the Cancer Society as a
craft, art, clothing, garden art, and much more. FREE Saturday 2 October, 9am-1pm fundraiser, and is a way you can help to raise some
event. More info page10. Plants 4 U @ Rakaia money if you or someone dear to you has suffered from
St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Hall the effects of cancer.
Main Road, Rakaia, by the two big trees
BOULE VARD DAY All morning sale. Lots of interesting plants, perennials, Saturday 16 October
shrubs, succulents, bulbs, vegetables, plus produce, 2021 Selwyn Spring Show
baking, jams, marmalade. Ellesmere Showgrounds, Leeston
Contact Dorothy Knight 03 302 7595. Hosted by the Ellesmere A & P Association
dottsknights@gmail.com
Saturday 16 October, 7.30pm
Friday 15 - Sunday 17 October Lions Club of Ashburton County
Akaroa French Festival Presents Stars in Your Eyes
A biennial festival celebrating the unique culture and Ashburton Trust Event Centre
heritage of New Zealand’s sole French settlement and
the boutique harbourside town of Akaroa. A weekend
packed with events and entertainment.
Events 5
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MIGRAINES are those nasty headaches that keep recurring and are often
worst on one side of the head. A new study in Baltimore looked at the
now!
effect of different diets on people who suffer from between 5 and 20 days Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, great classic and vintage car collector’s competition
of migraine a month. venue and stunning scenery in beautiful and a display of historical military items that
Methven as you wander and enjoy the will amaze you.
Most of us have too much of the common pro-inflammatory Omega-6
unique vibe - listening to live music, browsing Competitions, dancing, and the Miss
oils in our diet and not enough of the anti-inflammatory Omega-3’s. They the fabulous boutique stalls, and of course
tested just increasing the intake of Omega-3 oils, and also increasing the Methven Exhibition which is sure to draw an
the wine tasting, lunch and shopping! appreciative crowd.
amount of Omega-3 but decreasing the amount of Omega 6. What’s not to love!!
This is a great day out for all the family with
For the higher Omega-3 test there was an average reduction of 1.3 hours This is a unique shopping spree showcasing designated kids’ areas, and a licensed area for
of pain duration headache days and two fewer migraine days a month. delightful products and gorgeous wares the adults with awesome entertainment and
For the high Omega-3 but lower Omega-6 group there was a 1.7 hour you will NOT be able to resist: women’s, delicious food and drink.
reduction in pain duration on headache days and four fewer migraine babies & children’s original clothing, art,
Why not make a plan to stay in Methven for
days. jewellery, garden furniture, plants and outdoor
the weekend? Now that would be a great
accessories, skincare, candles, toys, fabulous
These results line up with the fact that a healthy brain typically has a outing!
food and much, much more. The perfect
1:1 ratio of Omega-3 to Omega-6, so it’s important for your brain health opportunity to get that Christmas list ticked Enjoy the friendly, relaxed festival
to replace the common Omega-6 vegetable oils for your cooking with off early!! atmosphere – it’s guaranteed to
healthier oils such as olive and coconut oils, or butter. At the same time, be a great day out!
Following on from the success of last year,
you should increase the amount of omega-3 you get by eating oily fish or The Methven Exhibition & Fete will feature a
enjoyment!
increasing your intake of Omega 3 oils such as flax seed or chia seed oils.
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BOULEVARD DAY 2021
Back in 1976, well-
known Ashburton
businessman,
se t to
Russell Anstiss
presented the concept
of Boulevard Day to the Boulevard Day
Ashburton Retailers
Association, who liked
is 45 years old!
the idea, and so this
iconic event was born.
Will YOU be there?
Bob & Sue are excited about Boulevard Day 2021
Originally called The Spring Festival Few could have foreseen that forty-five conversation, not to mention the piles
Boulevard Day, the first event was held years later, Boulevard Day would still of paperwork that take over the house,”
on 29 September 1976 under the trees on be going strong, but that longevity and Sue laughs. “It takes easily six months
one side of East Street, between Moore growth has meant an increasing workload to bring it to fruition, then we get a short
for current organisers Bob McDonald break and it’s time to be thinking about
and Havelock Streets – with East Street
and Sue Cooper. “This year we have the next one! We’re very lucky to have
closed to traffic.
well over 100 stallholders booked, and that total support from our families.”
Approximately fifty stalls lined the more bookings still coming in,” Sue says. “So many fetes and festivals have
street, selling everything from hot dogs “Approximately 10-15,000 people visit the come and gone, but Boulevard Day just
and clothing to pharmacy items and event each year, so planning is crucial.” continues to thrive, attracting eager
homewares. That seems like a lot of work for just two shoppers from South Canterbury, Selwyn,
The stalls were all local businesses people, especially since they both also Christchurch, North Canterbury and
have businesses to run. They are the first further afield too,” Bob says. “We time
and many stallholders dressed for the
to admit that they couldn’t do it without it specifically to fall on South Canterbury
occasion in bright market-style clothing. the support of their ‘other halves’ who Anniversary Day, so our neighbours from
The sunshine and friendly banter ensured get roped in to help out in the lead-up South Canterbury can enjoy a unique
that it was an enjoyable event for both to the day. “It takes a lot of time, a lot outdoor shopping destination while most
stallholders and shoppers. of planning, and probably dominates the businesses in their own region are closed.
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“We’ve had a really big response from 7
stallholders from Whangarei to Ranfurly
which is really exciting, and the range
of goods is unbelievable. There are so
many talented people out there creating
wonderful things. Local childrenswear
specialist Tots to Teens has a stall, and
we’re hoping for more local businesses to
come on board too”
This year, Boulevard Day will take place
Lolly Mania Van
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- a fabulous new location that adds even Pure by the Barrelman
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MONDAY
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was prompted by roadworks, but one that going another round of the stalls.”
Bob and Sue are sure will be a winner!
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It’s become a tradition for many visitors, The new location has also allowed
who return year after year,” he says. the space for a designated food and
entertainment area, and there’s loads of
9am - 3.30pm
“It’s a destination,” Sue adds. “I know of
people who invite their friends and family room to find a spot under the trees to
members to all converge here because stretch out and relax, listening to local
it’s central for them. No-one has too far to
travel, and they have a great day out.”
band ToPeace creating a relaxed vibe.
Food stalls will be offering a fantastic ASHBURTON
DOMAIN
variety of food and flavours; candyfloss,
A big factor in Boulevard Day’s popularity
waffles, fudge, donuts, smoked
comes from the wide variety of goods
barbeques, meats, coffee, and Cassels
available from the stalls. Attracting
Brewing Company too. Everything sweet,
stallholders mainly falls on Sue’s
spicey and savoury!
shoulders and she spends a great
deal of time finding new craftspeople “Forty-five years is worth celebrating
and products, whilst still retaining old and we’re pretty happy with how it’s
favourites. “Our new Facebook page coming together. We aim to create a real
Paul Johnson Original Art festival atmosphere – a day for families
has made the job a lot easier this year,”
she says. “The range and the quality of to come out and enjoy, and for anyone
“We’re very happy to move Boulevard working, well, they’ll want to spend their
the goods on the stalls are exceptional Day into the Domain,” Bob says. There’s
– everything from stunning fashion and lunchbreak here and be part of it, for
plenty of parking available and it gives us sure! We know it’s an event that attracts
jewellery; candles, soaps and body so much more room for expansion. It’s
products; plants, gardening goods visitors to town, so hopefully they’ll
also handy to the playground so Mums wander into the CBD too, and browse
and ornaments; an amazing array of and Dads can be happy that the kids are
art; wooden goods galore; knitted and the shops. We’ve spoken to the weather
safe, and it allows us room for seating so gods and booked the sunshine, so just
crocheted items; pet products and so people can browse and shop for a while,
much more.” bring it on! Boulevard Day this year will
then maybe sit down with a coffee before definitely be one to remember!” Jeweloftheharem
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To Buy or to Build?
THAT IS THE QUESTION
TV, radio, newspapers and magazines, wherever you look,
they’re full of advertisements for new property developments.
But is building a new home better than buying an existing one?
Here’s a look at the arguments for and against building new.
against: WHY BUY AN EXISTING HOME?
for: SOMETIMES, BUILDING NEW IS BETTER,
BECAUSE, WELL, ITS NEW! • Not everyone loves shiny and new.
Older homes ooze retro cool and
have lovely little quirks and unique
to worry about starting a lawn, planting
shrubs, and waiting for trees to grow.
• More often than not, it’s easier to get • Smart homes are becoming more and • Existing homes tend to be built closer
features that can turn a house into a to the centre of town, so you’re going
a loan for a new-build, than it is for an more common, providing greater levels
home. You’ll simply never recreate to be closer to work, the nightlife,
existing home. of convenience and safety. Even if the
the character and charm that an older the theatre, retail stores, offices and
• In most cases, you’ll have input into home you build isn’t packed with tech
home offers. businesses.
the design of your home. You’ll get to from the get-go, it should be tech-
capable so that when you’re ready to • Buying a pre-existing home is generally • Your new(existing) home will most
customise the floorplan and add extras
smarten up, so’s your house. cheaper than buying or building a brand likely be in a well settled location
that make it your very own, so that it
new one, which should give you a few with established schools, parks and
works for your lifestyle. • You’ll most likely have the opportunity
dollars left in the coffers to add space, facilities. You choose the suburb you
• New homes are better insulated to choose your flooring, your fittings,
upgrade insulation – do all the things like, or maybe a school zone, and then
and are more energy efficient, with lighting and more. That’s the beauty of
you need to make it everything you shop around.
appliances that use less energy, solar building. You get to decide.
dream of.
panels and water conservation features • A new home will require less • There’s no drawn-out move-in date.
• It’s likely that the home will have You can pretty much decide to suit
often built in. maintenance, and less cost, over the
mature landscaping, so you won’t have yourself.
first years.BUILDING
& Renovating
Switching sides
words & images: Judy McAuliffe
11
The tall, black exterior has people wondering if it’s a barn, or even a church
WHO DID WHAT:
Architect: Chilton + Mayne Architecture A move across town meant Dougal and Nadine rarely do things
swapping small and cosy by half measures, so when it came to
Exterior cladding: Metalcraft
for spacious, contemporary building a home for themselves, their
Builder: McIntosh Building family and their beloved dogs, they
style for this Ashburton
Interior Design: Colourplus & Nadine Barron couple. decided to make a statement.
Curtains, blinds, walls, carpet, tiles: Colourplus Perched on the edge of Lake Hood, the
Electrical & Home Automation: Auric Electrical You’d expect that when resulting home stands out for all the
you combined the talent of right reasons; its tall, black, minimalistic
Lighting: Corcovado
kitchen specialist Dougal exterior has people wondering if it’s
KitchenDesign & Manufacture: Anderson Joinery
Anderson with the style and a barn, or even a church, but it is
Painting: McIntosh Painting fashion sense of partner everything they hoped for. “You drive
Plumbing: Doakys Plumbing Nadine Barron, the result in at the end of the day and just let out
Excavation: Alex Braas Contracting would be pretty amazing – this enormous sigh – its home and it’s
Driveway: PaveCo and you’d be right! instantly relaxing,” they say.
Plentiful decking extends down to the water’s edge12
BUILDING
& Renovating
Much of the art and decor
came from visits to Bali
The kitchen is a showstopper The family enjoy relaxing in the nook
happier. Our building foreman from McIntosh hues throughout are very neutral, with shades The family spend most of their time in the
Building, Rod Smith, was also amazing. of black, white and grey complimented kitchen and the nook. That might change in
“Nothing was a bother, and he made the with warm, earthy tones and textures in the summer, but for the moment they mostly
whole building process very smooth.” furnishings and accessories. They both love hang out in there where its warm and snug.
The resulting design effortlessly blends simplistic, non-clutter, natural tones and the Unsurprisingly, given that Dougal owns
scale with texture. This is a generously rawness of concrete and wood so there was Anderson Joinery, the kitchen is a
proportioned, two-storey home, built with a no real conversation around that - they just showstopper - defined from the dining
palette of ribbed metal and glass, contrasting agreed. and living area by strips of American white
with the warmth of cedar timber. At ground level, the space opens up to oak with inlaid LED lighting. This is an
Step inside, and the first thing that grabs your include a stunning kitchen and living area, entertainer’s dream kitchen with a deep
attention is the large roughcast-like finish on family lounge (the nook), formal lounge (the benchtop in engineered stone and pristine
the wall in the entranceway. “It changes in “ladies lounge”), a bedroom with ensuite, white cabinetry. A butler’s pantry blends into
Their brief to Chilton + Mayne Architecture and a guests’ toilet. A feature wallpaper in the main kitchen - off to the side but still part
different lights. It looks awesome at night –
was very open. “We had a few ‘must this smallest room in the house is Nadine’s of it. It’s the perfect layout for this sociable
raw and natural. We just love that.”
haves’ that we discussed, but they’re the one bit of girlie-ness – a bit of sparkle to break couple. Visiting friends can sit on the stools
professionals, so we left the design of the The style throughout is minimalistic and
up the black and white. around the island, chatting away with a glass
house mostly up to them, and we couldn’t be modern. In keeping with the natural theme,
of wine.BUILDING
& Renovating 13
Dogs Coco and Boof in their favourite spot The formal lounge opens onto the deck and the water The master bedroom is a favourite place to chill
Moving up the stairs, there are three This home was built to maximise the location, over the years. “We don’t want something on Does she have a favourite place in the
bedrooms including the master bedroom with and it definitely does that. Every room has every wall – space and simplicity are two of house? “Oh, that’s tough. Maybe our
ensuite, family bathroom and a rumpus room unrestricted views over the water and to the our favourite words.” bedroom, which is amazing, and my ‘ladies
on landing. Coming from their bungalow on landscape beyond. High ceilings mean that lounge’ - but it’s so lovely I feel like it’s too
Then there’s the home automation system,
Queen’s Drive, Nadine can’t believe all the every room is filled with natural light and feels nice to use! I love the kitchen too. I love every
which they’re still getting used to. The
storage space she has – so much that she incredibly spacious. part of the house, to be honest.”
security, the sound system, the lighting, the
still has some empty!
Everywhere you look there is something Luxaflex roller blinds and other functions are This home house was designed for indoor
The master bedroom looks out to the most interesting. The feature lighting came from all controlled at a touch via one simple-to-use and outdoor living and entertaining, with
incredible view over the water. If Nadine has Corcovado in Christchurch. It’s all linen, rattan system. plentiful decking that extends down to the
a favourite place in the house – this is it. It’s and natural fibres, so fits into the overall water’s edge and a yet-to-be-added outdoor
Almost four months after moving in, Nadine
her happy place, where she can open the theme perfectly. kitchen and fireplace, there’s a seamless
says she still feels wonder at her unique
doors onto the deck, perch up with a wine, connection to the interior. The boat garage
There’s an interesting and eye-catching mix home. “I love everything about it,” she says.
enjoy the music, and just completely chill. means that the kids have instant access to
to the art that is scattered throughout the “Every room has a really nice feel to it, and
There’s also a bar fridge and TV tucked away the water with their paddle boards. It’s likely
home. Much of it came from visits to Bali, the details just complete it.”
out of sight – possibly Dougal’s favourite that this deck will become the favourite
while other pieces have been accumulated
feature. summer hangout.
Whether you are building a new home or
Colourplus Ashburton are proud renovating a space that needs an impressive Jo Skilling Kelly Williams Jenni Ryk
to be the chosen interior specialist interior, Jo and her team of design
for Nadine and Dougal’s fabulous consultants at Colourplus Ashburton have
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BUILDING
&
Taking the long road
Renovating
AS RENOVATION PROJECTS GO, THEY DON’T GET MUCH BIGGER THAN
ONE UNDERTAKEN BY WARREN AND SUZANNE HARRIS.
THE
“I was keen to move to where there was them to re-think the entire space. One of
a bit of tar seal,” Suzanne smiles. “This the bedrooms is now a stylish entranceway,
house was vacant, and in a great spot, the kitchen and dining area and the laundry
so we thought, why not?” Why not, were all moved, the bedrooms moved and
indeed. The couple contacted Paul and
Anna Cartney at Smith & Sons. “Paul was
amazing,” they say. “Right from the start
we knew he was the person we wanted
to work with. We told him our ideas and
he drew it up exactly as we wanted. It was
perfect.”
But, as the project got underway, the list
of jobs grew and grew. They stared out
thinking that they could carefully remove
the exterior bricks, clean them, turn
The home exterior before and after them around and reuse them, but once
the process got underway, they all just
Sometimes it’s better to take the long road fell down. Adding the extension caused
rather than the short one – even if there headaches too because nothing in the
are more twists and turns than you expect. old house was straight. One thing led to
Warren and Suzanne certainly think so. another, and they reached a point where it
Moving from their home of more than 30 was obvious they were headed for a whole
years into a farm worker’s house on their new house - inside and out.
rural property, they initially expected “We just looked at each other and said,”
that a relatively small extension, double We’re only going to do this once, so let’s do
glazing, a re-roof, and a bit of cosmetic it right.”
work would be all that was required to Making the decision to go back to the bare One of the old bedrooms made way for
create the home they envisaged. bones made everything easier, allowing this stylish entrancewayBUILDING
sought.
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extended, and the extended footprint
allowing plenty of space for the
generous living and dining space they
Warren and Suzanne have been very
involved in the project, working on
any jobs that needed to be done.
Renovating
double bedrooms, generous master
bedroom with ensuite, an office and
large lounge and living area. The
clever design also allows them to
accommodate a B&B with private
access, sometime in the future.
The previously outdated kitchen
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“We’ve enjoyed it immensely,” they is highly functional and features a
say. Remember those bricks that fell stunning custom glass splashback
down? Despite the early hiccup with with a personal photo of family
them, Suzanne and Warren managed footprints in the sand on Stewart
to clean and scrape them back, ready Island – just one of the many
to be re-laid and plastered over. personal touches throughout. Timber
When you step inside, no matter was also salvaged from the original
where you are in the house, you kitchen and re-purposed for the
can feel a wonderful wrap-around vanity in the family bathroom and
warmth provided by radiators in also for the mantle in the lounge.
every room. Even though they only moved in,
This once small, rectangular-shaped in December 2020, Suzanne says
three-bedroom Summerhill stone it already feels like home. “It’s
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