Table of contents for Issue 57 November/December 2017 in Good

Cinema Italiano Festival NZ 2017 NOVEMBER 1-14, WELLINGTON, DECEMBER 1-3, NAPIER Celebrating Italian films across various NZ centres. cinemaitalianonz.com World Kindness Day NOVEMBER 13, WORLDWIDE Make an effort to practice an act of kindness: open the door for a stranger or give a compliment to a colleague. Wildlife Photographer of the year NOW – DECEMBER 3, AUCKLAND MUSEUM 100 Awe-inspiring images from around the world. aucklandmuseum.com Go Green Expo NOVEMBER 11-12, WELLINGTON New Zealand’s largest organic, natural, sustainable and green living expo. gogreenexpo.co.nz The New Zealand Cider Festival NOVEMBER 4, NELSON Tastings, talks, workshops and all things cider in sunny Nelson. nzciderfestival.com Skyline Queenstown Fifty Years of Fun NOVEMBER, QUEENSTOWN Celebrating 50 years of our most popular tourist attraction. skyline.co.nz Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival NOVEMBER 11, DUNEDIN A…

The disrupters New York company Othr creates useful, beautiful and uniquely designed products with minimal impact on the environment, using technologies such as 3D printing. This means their objects do not exist until someone orders one. Founded by designers Joe Doucet, Dean Di Simone and Evan Clabots, Othr partners with the world’s best designers and is racking up a list of awards for its ground-breaking ideas. Co-founder Joe Doucet shares some of their insights. Othr creates products through 3D printing. How and why does that work? Traditionally, manufacturing and design have been limited by the need to mass produce objects. Because Othr operates on a zero-inventory model, we are able to be sustainable in an entirely new way. We only produce items when they are specifically ordered; we have no…

Standing on this suburban Auckland street, there is no clue of the peace and privacy that can be found in the backyard of textile artist Ali Davies’ home. “It feels like a little haven tucked away,” says Davies. “Our property backs on to native bush that drops down to a gully so there are no houses behind us.” Having bush and birdsong close at hand was a drawcard for Davies and her performer/director husband John. For the past three years the couple has been transforming their four-bedroom home in Green Bay for themselves and their children Monty, 15, Nico, 13 and Anysia, 9. Davies has been designing textile patterns and hand printing fabrics for more than 20 years. The Fabric Queen is her brand of table linens and homeware printed…

Bugs begone Now here’s a beautiful and natural way to keep bugs at bay. We are totally in love with The Aromatherapy Co’s citronella-scented outdoor candle, $20, infused with the essential oil of orange. The cement vessel can be reused afterwards as a plant pot or home for your favourite succulent too. thearomatherapycompany.co.nz…

Beetroot Cured Salmon My mum makes cured salmon every Christmas. For me it is the culinary highlight, so simple to make and delicious. I have cured this salmon with grated beetroot for some festive colour. Makes 50 Prepare 3 days 1 tbsp black peppercorns, coarsely crushed 1 cup coarse Himalayan salt ½ cup coconut sugar 1kg side of salmon, skin on 2 cups grated beetroot 1 bunch dill, roughly chopped, plus extra to serve 1 tbsp finely grated ginger ½ tbsp finely grated orange rind mascarpone, to serve Mix the pepper, salt and sugar together in a bowl. Place the salmon skin side down on a large tray lined with an oversized piece of baking paper. Evenly pack the salt mixture under the skin and onto the salmon flesh, pressing…

Prawn Tacos with Pineapple Salsa Makes 12 12 corn tortilla 24 prawns peeled/tails removed (pre cooked will be perfect) 1 Dole pineapple (will use half for recipe) 1 avocado . cup coriander, fresh leaves . cup mint, fresh leaves 1 small lebanese cucumber 3 limes, fresh 1 red chilli, fresh . red/green cabbage 200g sour cream (we recommend Lewis Road Creamery) Cut Dole Pineapple in half. Core & set aside 1 half which will be used for the Salsa. Slice into 8 & cut into 10mm cubes. Place in bowl. Slice cucumber, remove seeds, cut into 5mm cubes. Cut red chilli in half, remove seeds, thinly slice. Roughly chop ¼ cup of fresh coriander leaves & 1/8 cup of fresh mint leaves. Add all to bowl. Squeeze 2 fresh limes…

01 Champagne Jean Milan Symphorine Grand Cru 2010 $118 Until recently, the champagne market has been dominated by a group of big producers who buy their grapes from small farmers. We’re seeing more and more of these ‘growers’ turning out exceptional releases under their own labels, rivalling the quality of the bigger names and often at a better price point. Jean Milan is a tiny organic and biodynamic operation in a prestigious Grand Cru village which used to sell its fruit to the likes of Dom Pérignon. The Symphorine is its best cuvée, and the 2010 vintage has everything we look for in a premium champagne. 02 Mon Cheval Waipara Valley Pinot Noir 2008 $75 C.P. Lin is producing very special wines on his small North Canterbury vineyards. He is…

“Rowan has scoped out her neighbourhood and often finds jasmine, rosemary and eucalyptus, along with an abundance of Queen Anne’s lace.” If you are hosting friends and family over the summer months and want to create beautiful arrangements that are also sustainable, the answer might lie in your own backyard. Eco-florist Rose Rowan from Blossom and Wild shares her secrets to creating arrangements that respect the earth they came from. “Most people don’t realise how abundant their own neighbourhood is,” says Rowan, who loves to forage around her local area for interesting branches, leaves and the occasional fruit or vegetable offering, even incorporating a small branch of plums into a wedding arrangement. “When I was working part-time in a traditional florist, I noticed how unsustainable many of the practises were…

Giving back to others and being kind is contagious. Share kindness and it will grow. The person who receives a kind gesture ‘catches’ the good vibes and is then inspired to spread these positive feelings further. Giving back and being kind uplifts your happiness levels too. I’ve been speaking at some wellness events recently, inspiring Kiwis with tips on health and happiness. A piece of the ‘happiness puzzle’ is giving back and being kind. Not only does kindness make us and others feel good, studies have demonstrated that the psychological benefits of kindness are actually reflected in the neural circuitry of the brain enhancing feelings of wellbeing and the flow of feel-good endorphins. So don’t let caution get in the way. It’s normal to feel cautious about lending a hand.…

The countdown is on to the holidays – a favourite time of the year. It’s a time of togetherness, gatherings of family and friends, a touchstone for reconnecting with special people in our lives and an excuse for entertaining. With these thoughts in mind, Good collaborated with bespoke wholefoods catering duo Phoebe Carr and Emily Read of Together for our cover. I’m sure you agree the platters they created look sensational (they tasted amazing too). Turn to page 90 to uncover their tips for styling a great spread to impress your guests. One of our favourite foodies, Caralee Caldwell, has also created a party-pleasing menu of fabulous finger food that’s gluten- and refined sugar-free (page 86) that covers most dietary requirements. Within this issue we also have wonderful ideas for…

Urban Botanics By Emma Sibley and Maaike Koster, Murdoch Books, $40 A stunning illustrated collection of indoor plants for the modern gardener, with all the information and tips you need for adding succulents, cacti, towering and foliage plants to your home. The Art of Simple By Eleanor Ozich, Penguin Random House, $40 Ozich is back with her secrets to living a more fulfilling life – taken from her own experience of moving to the outskirts of the city with her husband and young family. The guide is filled with recipes and ideas for cherishing life’s simple pleasures. Van Life By Foster Huntington, Hachette New Zealand, $50 Huntington created the #vanlife hashtag as he chronicled his adventures living in a van while driving across North America. Van Life showcases some of…

“Now more than ever, we need plants. Not just for our wellbeing, but for survival.” Sandra Clair, Artemis “ The downside of sleeping on natural linen is that it’s so much harder to get out of bed!” Georgina Langdale, Archeus Sandra Clair, Artemis Happy. Alive. Nurtured. Strong. That’s what Sandra Clair feels anytime she’s surrounded by nature. Clair is a plant medicine expert, former journalist, and historian, currently studying a PhD in Health Sciences. New Zealand has been her home since 1995, and unsurprisingly plants are at the root of her personal passion and business – she’s also the founder of Dunedin-based plant medicine company, Artemis. “Growing up in Switzerland, I spent much of my time learning about plants; their medicinal qualities and how they can keep people healthy,” recalls…

A hike around Waiheke Island’s Headlands walk is a good way to work up an appetite, especially with the lure of lunch at Cable Bay or Mudbrick wineries along the way. What makes it even more attractive is that the start of the trail is just a few metres from the wharf at Matiatia Bay where the Auckand- Waiheke ferry docks every hour. To reach the wineries, you need to first stroll along the beach at Matiatia Bay and follow the sign to Church Bay. It’s uphill from here for a bit but not for long; it soon becomes a gentle undulating path around the headland. Standing atop the headlands on Waiheke Island gives you magnificent panoramic vistas looking out over the Hauraki Gulf and Auckland city. You’ll pass a…

A bleached-out palette, raw finishes and an aesthetic that borders on the monastic are the hallmarks of this captivating Cape Town home. What makes this sanctuary-like habitat even more remarkable – given the complete absence of bright colours or lustrous textures – is that its owner, Algria Ferreira-Watling, is one of South Africa’s most in-demand make-up artists whose portfolio of clients includes Solange Knowles and Charlize Theron. It would be fair to assume that someone in the business of ‘painting faces’, as she refers to her artistry, would have a predilection for colour as well as materials and objects underpinned by a glamorous artifice. But she has always had a rebel spirit, typified not only by a look that is pared-down, fresh and innately edgy, but also her instinctive rejection…

These top tips from Sustainability Trust will help you get yourself and your home ready, and benefit the environment and community too. · Insulate your property Spring means fast install turnaround times and easy underfloor access. Choose long-life eco-friendly products such as GreenStuf insulation, plus Sustainability Trust’s install service includes a three year guarantee and Statements of Insulation for tenancy agreements for rentals. · Refresh your curtains If the new season means a new style, Wellington Curtain Bank curtain making service costs just $32.50/sqm and $40/hr for labour if you provide your choice of curtain fabric. You can also donate your pre-loved curtains to be passed on to a family in need. · Declutter and ecycle Recycle your electronic waste easily and responsibly at Sustainability Trust’s EcoCentre in Wellington city. · Craft your compost…

1 Presentation The surface you use to create your platter upon is important. We love using large boards created from recycled timber. 2 Hunt & gather Gather a selection of fresh fruits and vegetables in a range of colours to create a vibrant base to your platter. Think orange baby carrots, fresh green rocket, red grapes, green snow peas, and blueberries (almost any seasonal produce would work). 3 Quality over quantity Choose the best quality chutneys and dips. Homemade is always best but if you are buying, look for ones with the least amount of sugar and additives. Use a selection of dips - a fruity chutney, a spiced relish or pesto, and a creamy feta or vegan aioli dip. 4 Flavour combinations Some of our favourites are blue cheese,…

I love making desserts when friends come around for dinner. There’s always dessert at my place; I believe in balance of all good things in life! If it’s winter, I’ll bake. But during summer, an easy dessert I love to make is chia puddings. This mango chia dessert is creamy and delicious, and shows off the mango fruit. I was inspired after a visit to Bowen, in the Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia. Here the fruit grows in abundance and their local frozen whipped mangoes are a terrific thirst quencher. This recipe is like that feeling of sunshine on your face on a blissful, relaxed summery Sunday – there’s joy with every spoonful. Mango Chia Dessert Serves 2 1 mango (we used organic from Commonsense Organics) cup coconut yoghurt (we used Cathedral…

From a hot favourite on café’s drinks menus to natural herbal remedies, there’s a good chance turmeric has crossed your path lately. The wonder spice has rapidly moved on from just being an essential ingredient in curries, to adding flavour to frothy lattes and fresh juices, and recently as a supplement with incredible health benefits. An ancient spice that has been used for more than two thousand years, turmeric has traditionally been used in cooking, with a pungent, slightly bitter flavour and an aroma of orange or ginger. It’s native to South Asia, particularly India, but is now grown in many parts of the world including Indonesia, Sri Lanka, China, Peru and Jamaica. Turmeric is used in Ayurvedic herbal practice and is believed to balance the three doshas (vata, pitta,…

A couple of summers ago my eldest daughter came home from kindergarten with three tiny sunflower seedlings. She eagerly raced to grab a trowel and found a sunny spot to plant them around the side of the house. I was amazed at her commitment to those sunflowers; she would water them everyday and as they got taller she decided they needed to be staked and tied carefully with some old stockings to keep them from falling over. It became a daily ritual for our family to see how much they had grown overnight. It must have been all that love, because those sunflowers grew to be enormous. Their huge golden faces drew comments from neighbours and passersby. Growing and picking your own flowers is one of life’s most magical experiences.…

Sibling relationships are special because, in most cases, your siblings will be part of your life for longer than anyone else. Longer even than your parents or children. But we don’t always get on with our siblings. Sibling rivalry typically has childhood origins. What triggers it is frequently no particular person’s fault. Contributing factors can be as innocuous as an older child babysitting for their younger sibling, setting up a dynamic where the younger person resents their brother or sister being in charge and having some power over them. Another scenario is where a sick child requires their parents’ energy, and other children in the family end up feeling ignored. Younger siblings, in particular, often have a sense that their accomplishments and milestones are being compared to their older brethren.…

rockitboards.co.nz These beautifully crafted balance boards offer a simple and unique way to exercise, get fit and feel good. They’re so much fun for children too. Enter the coupon code Good at checkout to receive 10% off your purchase. soniatherese.com Stunning and memorable jewellery art featuring beautiful and meaningful motifs. Founded in traditional M?ori culture and legend, each piece tells a powerful story of ancestry, connection and hope for the future of Mother Earth. topflite.co.nz Grown in rich Oamaru soil, Topflite’s wild bird seed is high in energy and rich in essential nutrients. With handcrafted delicious seed cakes or offered in a feeder, Topflite will create an inviting backyard bird sanctuary in your garden in no time. nood.co.nz Create the home you desire with beautiful, functional and inspirational furniture and…

@goodmagazinenz good.net.nz goodmag I had the pleasure of attending your Good magazine [movie] event. I was invited by a friend who I gifted a Good subscription to last year - having enjoyed my own subscription for some time. I just wanted to say that you all did a wonderful job pulling it together and to thank you for a really enjoyable evening. Battle of the Sexes was entertaining as well as a thought provoking watch (especially on the back of the last film I saw My Year with Helen) and the delicious bubbles and goody bag full of loveliness from generous sponsors alongside the warmth of welcome from all of your staff were all in accord with the ‘good’ I associate your magazine with. Please pass on my thanks to…

As well as being a nutritional powerhouse with ‘superfood’ status, Ceres Organics quinoa is helping farmers in Peru make a living legally, as well as making their communities safer, too. Previously, some Peruvians relied on the coca industry to make a living. Coca is used as traditional medicine and tea, but also for the production of cocaine. Ceres Organics has worked in partnership with its quinoa supplier Andina (formerly known as Organic Sierra and Selva) for more than 15 years. In 2016, this social involvement was formalised under EcoSocial certification. Initially, that support included providing the farmers with production basics such as tarpaulins, which enabled them to sort their quinoa more hygienically and efficiently. "Each year we make commitments about the size of the crop we will purchase, to help…

A successful lawyer settled in New Zealand, you wouldn’t blame Denise Arnold for feeling content with her circumstances. But after the birth of her daughters, her sensitivity to the plight of more vulnerable children began to grow. “Some children whose families are very poor are vulnerable to trafficking or even just being used as labour units,” she says. I thought, I’m part of the problem if I’m not fixing this. I really wanted to be part of the solution.” In 2006, Arnold began researching all things Cambodia, and visited the country to see it firsthand the following year. Game-changer Arnold began volunteering for an organisation that worked to prevent the trafficking and pornography of children, as well as child prostitution. It was there that one particular case shook her to…

The action of stepping off the bustling street in Kingsland, Auckland into Tonic Room provides an instant sense of calm and wellbeing. The smell of the aromatherapy oils and candles fill the senses. An apothecary of natural herbs, potions and teas line the wall. The shelves are also stocked with some of the best natural beauty brands in the world. Just standing in the room makes you feel good! It is, as Tonic Room’s owner Heidi Billington rightly describes, “an oasis of calm in the city”. It’s where you can escape for a bespoke holistic facial, or have a heart-to-heart with an integrative doctor or naturopath. Which is the beauty of Tonic Room being an integrative wellness clinic as well as boutique natural health and beauty store. The dispensary has…

The sun had just set on a Friday evening as I stepped outside for the first time in Delhi, India. “Here we go,” I thought, butterflies fluttering deep in my stomach as I was met by the hot, dense air and a flurry of people making their way past me to greet loved ones. My Indian adventure had finally arrived It wasn’t long before I was deep in conversation with my female taxi driver, who was employed by The Planeterra Foundation’s Women on Wheels project. This is a trusted service providing safe and reliable transport for travellers, while also offering a dignified livelihood for employees from resource-poor communities. Women on Wheels is one of 50 social enterprises developed by Planeterra (planeterra.org). Planeterra was established in 2003 by Bruce Poon Tip,…

Castaways Karioitahi Beach, Waiuku Just 50 minutes drive from New Zealand’s biggest city, Castaways feels like a world away from the big smoke. Perched on the clifftops overlooking the black sands of Karioitahi Beach, just north of Port Waikato, it’s the ideal place to wash away the working week. Karioitahi Beach is part of a long stretch of coast that runs from the Manukau Harbour entrance down to the mouth of the Waikato River. Looking down the beach, it seems to go on forever, with the sand and water disappearing into a single point far in the distance. Although it’s early in summer, the water is refreshing. The ‘glam camping’ experiences at Castaways take you far from the resort itself, past livestock and empty paddocks. The tents have been in…

T he Kiwi Christmas has little to do with snow and sleigh bells and everything to do with sunshine, beaches, barbecues – and flowers. The p?hutukawa tree (Metrosideros excelsa) is a much-loved feature of the New Zealand landscape and when in bloom they evoke memories of summers and Christmases past. The first known published reference to the p?hutukawa as a New Zealand Christmas tree dates from 1857 when “flowers of the scarlet p?hutukawa, or ‘Christmas tree’,“ were part of table decorations at a feast put on by Ng?puhi leader Eruera Patuone. Cards with flowering p?hutukawa have made Kiwis overseas at Christmas feel homesick ever since. While it’s a bit tricky to decorate our Christmas tree with p?hutukawa blooms, with the help of a few paper flowers we can enjoy giving…

T his technique is a great way to coordinate mismatched pots without making them look too samey-samey. A bit like painting with watercolours, the dip-dye paint effect allows lots of scope for experimentation. Preparing your pots Step 1: Transfer existing soil or plants into buckets or onto a spread out canvas. Water the plants and leave in the shade. Step 2: Water blast the pots clean or scrub with soapy water and a stiff brush. For moss or mould, spray with a little Resene Moss & Mould Killer, taking care to first read the safety instructions. Step 3: Always seal your pot inside and out to stop water coming through and bubbling the paint. Use Resene Terracotta Sealer for terracotta pots or check with Resene ColorShop staff for other pots.…

T he new SodaStream Waters Fruits range is naturally sweetened and contains all natural colours and flavours. Simply add to sparkling water made with your SodaStream machine, and you’ll have turned plain tap water into a delightfully fruity sparkling drink. The range contains real fruit, no preservatives and at only 23 calories per serve it’s also a healthier choice. Flavours include; Red Apple, Pink Lemonade, Homestyle Lemonade, Berry Mix and Blood Orange. Fruit-infused ice cubes Make your SodaStream Waters Fruits sparkling water even more of a showstopper this summer with these real fruit ice cubes. We used the naturally flavoured Pink Lemonade mixer in our jug. your choice of fruits and herbs - we used strawberries, lemon, lime, cucumber and mint leaves water - boiled and then slightly cooled Slice…

It seems every week there’s an article in the news extolling the benefits of the next superfood, whether it’s resveratrol from red wine, licopene from tomatoes, or the pectin in apples. As the science of nutrition expands, it’s beginning to look like every plant food is a ‘superfood’. All plants have unique nutritional qualities; we just haven’t discovered them yet. These qualities are often referred to as phytonutrients, found in fruit, vegetables, beans, grains and especially in herbs. Many phytonutrients have antioxidant qualities that help protect against cellular damage, while others work by inducing a small stress response in our body. As our body overreacts to this minor stress a long-term health benefit is induced. Research points to these molecules playing a major role in helping to protect us from…

Delicious Grass-fed Beef from Silver Fern Farms Choosing beef that is naturally-raised, free roaming and grass-fed is becoming increasingly important to discerning foodies and is a key reason to love Silver Fern Farms products. Grass-fed beef is generally considered leaner, more finely textured and nutritionally better, and now Kiwis have a fresh, inspiring choice when purchasing premium beef, with Silver Fern Farms’ new Grass-fed Beef. 100% made of New Zealand by Silver Fern Farmers, look out for their new beef packaging and New York Strip Steaks in supermarkets from early October. silverfernfarms.com Esk Valley Chardonnay From sunny Hawke’s Bay comes this elegant Chardonnay made in Esk Valley’s signature hands-on, natural style. The small, talented winemaking team understands that to make truly great wine, you have to give your all to…