20 YEARS OF MICHAEL HOLMES PREMIUM EYEWEAR - Newmarket
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NOV 20 21
E DIT ION 7 0 .
20 Y EA RS OF
MICH A EL HOLM ES PR EMI U M EY EW EA R
GET TH E
SU M M E R
GLOW
PASTEL
PER FECT
Table of Contents
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STY LE
05 It’s a Date
07 Candyland
09 Serving Looks
11 Adventure Seekers
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12 Coffee Table Essentials
B EAU TY
14 Get the Glow
15 Beauty News
O PI N IO N BY M A RK K NO F F-THO M AS
17 Small business is our business
C OV ER STO RY
18 20 Years of Michael Holmes Premium Eyewear
G I F T G U I DE
24 For Her
PU B L I S H ER / EDITO R
ZA RA OV E RTON 25 For Him
EDI TO R I A L ASSISTANT
M AD D I E I RV I N E FO O D & DRI N K
C OM M ER C IAL M ANAGER
KE L LY O ’SH A N N E SSE Y 24 Baha Betty’s Risotto Gumbo Balls Recipe
GR A P H I C DESIGN ER
I M O GE N T E M M 25 The Gastronomer
FO R AL L A DV E RT I SI NG Q UERI ES , O U R PEO PLE
C O N TACT KE L LY
0 9 52 9 1 4 60 26 A Day in the Life of Karakter’s Simran Saseve-Dale
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P L E ASE C ONTACT ZA RA 28 Step into Osborne, York + Kent Street
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C OV E R I M AGE BY C L A R E H ALL 32 The Spotlight
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N E WM ARKE T.C O.NZ 34 Tourism: The Next Big Adventure
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STY LE
It's a Date
Step out for your next evening date with our edit of sophisticated
yet playful styles. Opt for a colourful mini dress or a more classic
pant and cami combination with accessories to suit both.
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1 . FOREV ER N EW S HORT-S LEEVE TARA RU C H ED D RES S , $ 10 9 . 99. 2 . LIAM WEI RD ER CA M IS O LE, $ 149,
AVA I LABLE AT RUBY. 3. STORM CROS S OV ER JU M PS U IT, $ 3 69. 4. DY LAN K AI N TH E RH EA S LI N G BAG , $ 43 9 ,
AVA I LABLE AT S UPERETTE. 5. I SA BEL MAR AN T WI LD S HO RE EA RRI NG S , $ 2 7 9, AVA I LA B LE AT WO RKS HO P.
6 . AJE K AS BAH RUCH ED M I N I DRES S , $490 . 7. FO R E V E R N E W K EN DA LL S LI P O N H EELS , $ 89. 99. 8. M AG G I E
M ARI LYN TAI LORED TROUS ER BLACK , $450 . 9 . H &M CA RD IG A N, $ 49. 99. 10 . M I M I E T TO I ES PÉRER N EC K LAC E,
$359, AVAI L A B LE AT FATH ER RA B B IT S ELECT.
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Candyland
Spark a little joy in your wardrobe with
sorbet pastel shades.
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1 . KOW TOW CA LDER SWEATER, $189. 2. JA M ES AY VIS IO N S U NG LAS S ES , $ 2 99, AVA I LA B LE AT FATH ER RA B B IT S ELECT. 3 . R UBY
L A DY B UG C RO P S H I RT, $149. 4. I CH I EAGL E S ELF-C H EC K M I DI D RES S , $ 10 9 , AVA I LA B LE AT S M ITH & CAU G H EY 'S . 5 . KOW TOW
C OM PO SURE CARDIGAN, $249. 6. MOOCH I COM P O S E DRES S , $ 3 89 . 99. 7. M I P IAC I S HO O P, $ 2 60 . 8. CAM I LLA AN D M AR C
KI RI M I DI SKI RT, $540 , AVAI LABLE AT DAVI D JON ES . 9 . AJE DEN I M PU F F S LEEV E D RES S , $ 45 5 . 10 . W ITC H E RY DETA I L S HO RT,
$ 1 4 9.90. 1 1 . LI A M JOHAN S K I RT, $269, AVAI LABLE AT RU BY. 12 . FO R E V E R N E W RI LEY RU C H ED BAG , $ 5 9. 99. 13 . BALE N C IAG A
RU N N ER S N EA K ERS , $ 1, 65 0 .
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STY LE
Serving Looks
Whether you are hitting the courts or coffee with friends, these
sartorial activewear essentials will see you through the day.
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1 . PUM A WOM ENS FLAWLES S ENTIAL CROP, $69 . 99, AVA I LA B LE AT REB EL S PO RT. 2 . H&M LO U N G EWEA R C RO P, $ 14. 99.
3. M O O C H I I SOLATE CAPE, $329.99. 4. LORNA JA N E ACTIV E S C RU NC H I E, $ 10 . 9 9. 5 . CAM I LLA AN D M AR C M A RA H IG H N EC K
C R OP, $ 1 4 4 , AVAI LABLE AT S M ITH & CAUGH EY'S . 6. UN D E R AR M O UR PLAY U P CA P, $ 3 4. 9 9. 7. AJE ATH LETICA C LAS S IC LO G O
SH ORT B I KE SHORTS 60 5, $1 15. 8. REEBOK I DENTI FY F RENC H TERRY S HO RT, $ 45 , AVA I LA B LE AT STI RLI N G S PO RTS . 9 . ACT IV E
I NTENT WO M E N'S COOLDRY TEE, $4.98, AVAI LABLE AT TH E WA REHO U S E. 10 . AD I DAS A D I LETTE LITE WO M ENS , $ 5 0 , AVA I LA BL E
AT STI R L I NG SPORTS . 1 1. VEJA CON DOR 2 ALVEOM E S H WO M EN S , $ 2 7 0 , AVA I LA B LE AT STI RLI N G S PO RTS . 12 . H &M LEG G I N G S,
$29.99. 13. LORNA JA N E RIS I NG M O O N N O N S LI P YO G A M AT, $ 1 15 .
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Adventure Seekers
Ignite the explorer within the little ones
with outdoor inspired styles.
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FREEDOM FURN IT UR E
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1 . NAT URE BA BY PONCHO TOWEL, $59.95. 2 . I N A SW I M W E AR LU M I N A PPY, $ 6 9. 99, AVA I LA B LE AT DI M PLES .
3. TEENY WEENY FLORAL LONG-S LEEVE S H I RT DRES S , $ 2 9. 99, AVA I LA B LE AT FA RM ERS . 4. P R E T T Y BR AV E BABY
RI O, $ 54 .99, AVAI LABLE AT DI M PLES . 5. FREED O M F UR N IT UR E TO WA N D ER WA LL HA N G I N G , $ 3 4. 95 . 6 . K AT H M AN D U
1 0X 4 2 OUTDOOR BI NOCULARS , $1 19.98. 7 . N AT UR E BABY O N E PI EC E BATH I N G S U IT, $ 6 9. 95 . 8. LIT T LE D R AG O N
NAT URA L S PF 50 S UNS CREEN, $24.95, AVAI LAB LE AT D I M PLES . 9 . O N ISM M I RRO R, $ 5 4. 95 , AVA I LA B LE AT F REEDO M
FUR N I TURE. 10. YOUNG ORI GI NA L PLAI N CH I NO S HO RTS , $ 12 , AVA I LA B LE AT TH E WA REHO U S E. 1 1. T H E WAR E H O USE
O UTDOOR PLAY TUM BLE TOWER, $49. 12. H &H V I N TAG E BAC K PAC K , $ 2 0 , AVA I LA B LE AT TH E WA REHO U S E.
13. S E E D TWI LL OV ERA LLS , $ 49. 95 .
N EWM A RK ET.C O.NZ 11STYLE
Coffee Table
Essentials
The coffee table is an iconic surface in
the home that deserves to be styled with
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function and finesse in mind.
1 . G L ASSHO USE F RAGRANCES MONTMARTRE MACARON 380 G SOY
CA N D LE , $ 59.99, AVA I L A BLE AT DAVI D JON ES , FARM ERS , FLO &
F RA N K I E . 2. LIVI NG & C O ARTI FICIAL S UCCULENT BEADED PLA NT,
$ 12 , AVA I L A B L E AT TH E WAREHOUS E. 3. JO MA LON E LON DON
O RA N G E B I TTE R S L I Q UI DLES S DI FFUS ER, $345, AVAI LABLE AT
DAV I D JO N E S, FA RM E R S. 4. AS S OUL I N E MYKONOS MUS E, $185 ,
AVAI L A B L E AT SUP E R ETTE. 5. FREEDOM FURN I TURE GIANT
C L AM DEC O RATI V E B OW L, $149. 6. M&CO ENAM EL TRAY, $39.9 9 ,
AVA I L A BL E AT FA R M E R S. 7 . COCO REP UBLI C BRYANT RES I N VAS E,
$ 5 9 5. 8 . J O NATHAN ADLER LARGE LACQUER RI PPLE BOX, $33 9,
AVA I LA B L E AT SM I TH & CAUGH EY’S . 9. FREEDOM FURN I TURE
A M BASSA DOR C OFFE E TABLE, $1,0 99. 10. TH E LI TTL E BOOK O F
PR A DA BY L A I A FA R RA N GRAVES , $30 , AVAI LABLE AT S M ITH &
CAUGH E Y ' S. 1 1 . M C M HOUS E GI NGER JAR, $40 0 , AVAI LABLE
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Small buinsess is our business
by Mark Knoff-Thomas
W
hen I wrote for last month’s magazine a destination, and have created a brand reknowned
I really thought we’d be well and truly for excellence, exceptional customer service, and a
out and about and back to relative business operation that is strong. They have a loyal
“normality” by now. However, as I following and have been winners of numerous
write we’re on the precipice of Delta ramping up categories at the Newmarket Business Awards
and spreading far and wide. It really is an insidious more times than I can remember. Collectively all
virus. It's very unforgiving if safety protocols aren’t of our small business champions excel at what they
adhered to, which frustratingly seems to be the do, they know exactly what their customers want,
reason the COVID flames are being fanned. and consistently deliver. Our best small businesses
We are desperate to get our businesses back to carve out their own niches and become the go-to
normal. As a business association we have around places. They are the life blood of our community.
3,000 members. Our members fall into two Every cafe, every retail store, every pilates studio,
categories: property owners and tenants. Roughly restaurant, every gallery, makeup store...
a third of our non-property-owner membership Some small businesses choose to stay that way,
comes from retail, about 10% from hospitality, others go on to become huge (one day I will tell you
smaller percentages for the medical, health/well- the story when I worked as an English teacher in La
being, beauty and fitness sectors, and a huge chunk Coruña, Spain in the early 90’s, and used to buy my
of 50-odd percent of commercial and corporate t-shirts from a small boutique called Zara...)
businesses. According to MBIE’s website “there Since this lockdown began back in August,
are approximately 530,000 small businesses in Newmarket is down around $15 million dollars
New Zealand representing 97% of all firms. They a week, every week. That is money that is not
account for 28 per cent of employment and circulating in the economy - the knock on effects
contribute over a quarter of New Zealand's gross of that are starting to be felt along the supply
domestic product.” To add to that small businesses chain. So I have a request, a request to support
employ over 600,000 people. So over the course small businesses, more than ever - whatever you
of our careers, most of us will spend time either need - please have this thought top of mind. Our
working in a small business, or owning one. They businesses will appreciate it and you will literally be
really are the engine room that plays a key role in helping the economy.
supporting the economy - and right now many of Finally, please remember...the 3 things we can
them are in a rather perilous state. do to help Newmarket, Auckland and the country
There are a multitude of small Newmarket get back on track are: 1) wear a mask whenever you
businesses that make up our ecosytem and give us leave your home; 2) scan/ sign in everywhere you
our fabulous point of difference as New Zealand’s go; 3) make sure you get vaccinated (although, in
retail powerhouse. On the cover of this month’s actual fact vaccination rates around these parts are
magazine we feature Michael and Kay from Michael pretty high – so well done on that!)
Holmes Premium Eyewear. They have recently
celebrated 20 years in business – which is no mean Stay safe
feat. They have ridden the economic peaks and Mark Knoff-Thomas
troughs and despite the ups and downs have become CEO, Newmarket Business Association
N EWM A RK ET.C O.NZ 1718 NOV E M B E R 20 21
C OV ER STO RY
20 Years of
Michael Holmes
Premium Eyewear
Celebrating 20 years in business, Michael
Holmes Premium Eyewear has cemented itself
as one of Auckland’s leading optometrists and
eyewear retailers. Founders Michael Holmes
and Kay McFarlane - business and life partners
- took a chance on a retail space in Newmarket
all those years ago, and have never looked back
since. Maddie Irvine sat down with the husband
and wife duo to find out the secrets to business
longevity and how Michael Holmes Premium
Eyewear sets itself apart from the rest.
N . Tell us about your journey and had plans to convert the space into a
how Michael Holmes has got to where shop, so we took a leap of faith and
it is today. signed up for basically a few carpark
M IC H AE L & K AY. Michael is the spaces, which were eventually turned
optometrist and Kay the business into our shop. When we first moved
visionary. 20 years ago, we walked in 20 years ago, there was a varied
the streets of Newmarket looking collection of businesses around
for an ideal location for our new us. The only one remaining from
optometrist/optical store. We had those days is the stunning Cartier
a clear plan from the outset to For Flowers, and apart from that
be different and wanted to offer everything else nearby has grown up
a collection of the world’s most around us. It’s been great to watch
beautiful artisanal eyewear ranges, and be a part of the Teed Street
not previously available in New community, particularly the lower
Zealand. Newmarket has always end which has come alive with
had a strong independent fashion independent New Zealand owned
scene with many New Zealand businesses. We know our neighbours
independent designers located in and and all support each other, we adore
around Teed Street, so we narrowed Darren and Erin from Madder
our search to Teed Street. Rents were & Rouge, Jo from Belloro, Alma
high and we were a new business so from Cartier, Tony Sly and Jeff
couldn’t afford the sites at the top from &Sushi. The energy of being
end of the street, nearer Broadway. around so many other inspiring and
The location we could afford at successful independent businesses
number 25 was at the time a carpark has been a huge positive and kept us
with a leaking roof ! The landlord moving forwards.
N EWM A RK ET.C O.NZ 19C OV ER STORY
N . Michael Holmes offers customers N. Resisting pressure to become a N.What is a common misconception
a range of independent, artisan chain is a bold move and one which
eyewear which is not offered in has clearly paid off for Michael about wearing glasses and how do
many mainstream retailers and Holmes. What are your secrets to
optometrists. How do you go about business longevity? you help your clients overcome it?
your buying process? M & K. As an independent we can
M & K . We have a very rigorous set control and take care of all aspects Some people worry that
M & K.
of criteria for buying. Our instore of business from the beautiful
collection features only the most eyewear we select, our service wearing glasses as they age
talented independent designers standards and the team we work
from around the world, hand with. Doing it our way means will make their vision worse.
making frames from the highest we create enjoyment and pride.
quality materials. Independence in Customers appreciate positive As with any misconception,
the eyewear industry is vital because businesses doing things well and
the designers can create freely we’ve been fortunate to have built the key is information and we
without constraints. Our personal up a large customer base over the
aesthetic leans more towards years of very loyal spectacle wearers. take the time to discuss, explain
modernism so the designers we
select for our store offer bold styles and support the client to feel
in unique colourways but without
any unnecessary adornment. confident about their decisions.
20 NOV E M B E R 20 21COVE R STORY
N. You have scooped up several awards N. As we spend more and more time in N. Newmarket’s best kept secret?
over the years at the Newmarket front of screens, blue light glasses have M & K. I’m not sure how much of
Business Awards, taking out the become ever popular as both a fashion a secret it is, but we love Maison
People’s Choice Award in 2021. What accessory and to reduce the effects of Vauron in McColl Street. Jean-
do these awards mean to you both exposure. Are they worth the hype? Christophe and his amazing team
personally and to your business? M & K. Going by the research, in offer the best service and advice.
M & K. We’re very proud to have short, the answer is no. The Royal
won six awards over the years but Australian and New Zealand N . What has been a career highlight
the People’s Choice is the one we College of Ophthalmologists so far?
most cherish. We don’t have a big (RANZCO) have noted “… there M & K . To be honest there isn’t
budget for advertising so without is little evidence with respect to one event, but we’re incredibly
our amazing customer support we using blue light blocking spectacles proud of having grown a successful
wouldn’t be here. Not only do our to improve visual performance. optometry practice and eyewear
customers generously refer their In addition, there are no studies store. There’s a lot of joy on a daily
friends and family to grow our showing such filters can conserve basis thanks to the wonderful
business, they take the time to vote macular health.” customers who continue to
for us, and we couldn’t be more Filtering out blue light from support us.
grateful! screens isn’t necessary in general
use but there may be a benefit to N. What’s next for Michael Holmes?
reducing screen time or using night M & K. We have some very
mode settings on digital devices to exciting plans for next year with
reduce interruption to circadian the addition of our own eyewear
rhythms and sleep. range.
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For Her
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1 small onion, finely chopped
100g okra, diced
2 sticks celery, diced
1 red pepper, diced
1 red chilli, diced
300g chopped/tinned tomatoes
1 clove garlic, crushed
1kg risotto rice
½ cup dry white wine
2 ½ cups boiling chicken stock
100g green peas
20g coriander, chopped
10g old bay seasoning
20g gumbo file
Salt and pepper to taste
Shaved parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
Fine polenta
1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan
over medium heat. Add onion and
garlic, and cook, stirring until onion is
soft but not browned. Add other diced
ingredients.
2. Pour in the rice and cook stirring for
2 minutes, then stir in the wine, and
continue cooking and stirring until the
liquid has evaporated. Add chicken
stock to the rice 1/3 cup at a time,
stirring and cooking until the liquid has
evaporated before adding more.
3. When all of the chicken stock
has been added and the liquid has
evaporated, stir in the peas, coriander,
old bay seasoning and gumbo file.
Season with salt and pepper. Remove
from the heat and stir in the parmesan
cheese. Transfer the risotto to a bowl
and allow to cool slightly.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the
remaining egg and milk with a fork.
FO O D + DR I N K For each ball, roll 2 tablespoons of the
risotto into a ball.
5. Using egg wash & fine polenta coat
Baha Betty’s Risotto
each ball and set aside.
6. Half fill a large saucepan with
vegetable oil and heat. Lower the
Gumbo Balls
balls into the oil in small batches
and cook until golden brown,
approximately 6-8 minutes.
7. Season and serve.
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brand Alchemy & Tonic
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new generation mixers
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your favourite spirit. An
enticing new tonic flavour
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made to stand alone or lift
your gin to new heights
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N EWM A RK ET.C O.NZ 256 :3 0 AM
I’m often awake before anyone
else in the house and will head
outside for some exercise.
Cornwall Park is our local and I
love that I can do a workout to
suit my mood – some mornings
it’s a quiet, meditative walk,
others I’ll be sweating it out to
the top of the summit.
7:3 0 AM
I am always very busy in the
morning; getting myself ready,
boys up and fed, lunches made
and the house decent before
school drop off.
9 :3 0 AM
I arrive at Karakter and the very
first thing I do is pick out a great
playlist! I’ll style the showroom,
as we like to constantly rotate
and present our pieces in new
ways. We work in collaboration
with Sanderson Gallery on
Osborne Street and receive
an ever-changing selection
of beautiful works which we
exhibit in store too. Having art
on the walls helps our clients to
visualise pieces in their home
and get new ideas for how
something could be used.
10 AM
Our emails are never ending,
so I do try to answer as many
of them at the start of the day
before moving on to other
OUR P EO P L E tasks. On an average day I’ll
be connecting with everyone
from clients, interior designers,
stylists, and art directors to the
A Day in the Life of creators of some of our made to
order pieces.
Simran Saseve-Dale,
1 1AM
The precinct that lies between
Melrose to McColl is full of
Sales and Marketing
interesting, creative businesses
and of course fabulous cafes!
I’ll usually step away from the
Manager of Karakter
computer and head to the local
favourite L’affare, for an almond
milk mocha.
26 NOV E M B E R 20 2112:30PM
The day is always varied, which I
love. If I’m not assisting clients, I
could be popping over to Martha’s
to select fabrics for a piece we’re
reupholstering or hosting design
students on a tour of the store.
Throughout the day, we receive
deliveries from our skilled restorers
and we really enjoy hearing their
stories of what the restoration of
each piece involves.
1:3 0 P M 4P M
The best part of my job is Time to head off! When I'm at
meeting new people and home I like to have my laptop
learning about their lives and and phone out of sight – a
projects. Clients are in and out reason I hate WFH so much!
throughout the day and it’s
great when we can take the time 6PM
to assist someone with finding I love cooking and really enjoy
the perfect piece for their home. doing it, I find it’s a relaxing way
It's especially meaningful when to end the afternoon. This is the
it’s something they’ve dreamed time of the day that’s all about
of owning for years! catching up with the boys and
winding down as a family.
3PM
Andy and I are always on the 8P M
hunt for new and unique pieces Once the boys are asleep, my
to add to our collection and try husband and I usually watch
to make time during the day to whatever show we’re currently
discuss the things we have our into. A cup of T2 Sleep Tea or
eyes on or new designers we’re glass of Barossa Valley Syrah is
interested in. Importing a large always a must!
percentage of our selection
involves a lot of admin and 10 :3 0 P M
planning to balance out costs of After religiously following my
shipping and taxes with all the skincare regime, I’m off to bed.
other expenses that come along Once that eye mask is on, I’m
with running a business. asleep almost instantly!
K A R A K T ER 10 M EL ROSE STR EET | K ARAKTER .CO.NZ | @KARAK T E RN Z N EWM A RK ET.C O.NZ 27A DV E RT I SEM ENT
O N T H E STR E ET
Step
into
Osborne
York + Kent
Street
When it comes to fashion, food and
all things luxury, Osborne, Kent and
York Street’s offering is second to
none. Leafy, cobble-lined alleyways
and character buildings are home
to some of New Zealand’s top
designers, retailers and hospitality.
BE ST UG LY BAG E LS
Punched, rolled, boiled and fired
– no wonder they’re called Best
Ugly Bagels! Their Montreal-
style bagels are deliberately
manhandled – hand rolled and
cut, then simmered in sweet
honey water. They are then
shoved into a custom-made
stone oven which runs on New
Zealand’s greatest natural fuel.
3 A YO RK STREET
B ESTU G LY.C O.N Z
BLAK
Feminine and functional, New
Zealand designer brand BLAK
has been creating timeless
pieces for over a decade - by
women, for women. Including
the popular BRIDESMAIDS
range, featuring understated
styles made to order in a wide
range of stunning colours.
18 O S B O RN E STREET
B LA K .C O.NZ
28 NOV E M B E R 20 21ADVE RT I S E M E N T
B U R GER BUR GER N EW M ARKET DI M P LES FAT H E R R ABBIT SE LECT N IC O LE R E BSTO C K
Burger Burger Newmarket A New Zealand family-owned Grounded in the vision to offer New Zealand shoe designer
brings people together over business established in 1992, the foundations of a functional Nicole Rebstock is known for
simple, honest, quality burgers, Dimples brings you everything and enduring wardrobe, Father her use of rich colour, feminine
fresh and seasonal salads, baby related. Renowned for Rabbit Select showcases silhouettes and unrivalled
old-fashioned shakes, really high-quality baby garments refined pieces curated from comfort.
cold beers, and other delicious Dimples is your one-stop baby celebrated mindful brands 2 2 O S B O RN E STREET
bevvies. Dine-in or takeaway. shop. including Anna Quan, Joslin, Jac N IC O LEREB STO C K .C OM
3 B YO R K ST R E E T 25 K ENT STREET + Jack and Worn Store.
B U R G ER B URGE R .C O.NZ DI M PLES .CO.NZ 6 A K EN T STREET O CTO BE R R E IG N
FATH ERRA B B IT.C O M Since opening in 2006, October
EL LE + RI L EY Reign has dedicated itself
DEA D LY PO N I ES Elle + Riley are purveyors of K AT H RY N W I LSO N to modern elegance with an
Deadly Ponies’ have grown, luxury cashmere. Providing Established in 2003, Kathryn edgy aesthetic. The team is
moved, and welcome you elegant, classic and comfortable Wilson is renowned as New devoted to delivering quality
to a new home. Spacious pieces for women and men, Zealand's premier footwear for individuals through styling
interiors experiment with the garments are designed to and accessories designer. With and meticulously selected
movement and space; a modern elevate everyday experiences. a wide offering of trusted garments that create distinctive
and architectural feel yet Providing world class quality silhouettes of heels, boots, and enduring wardrobes.
synonymous with the Deadly over anything else they ensure trainers and loafers handmade Providing sought-after pieces
Ponies experience - a home customers are provided with a with love in a directional colour from Zadig&Voltaire, Camilla,
away from home. genuine luxury experience. palette for work or play. Smythe, Paige, and other
2 6 O S B OR N E ST R E E T 32 OS BORN E STREET 2 - 5 O S B O RN E STREET international labels.
D E AD LY PON I E S.C O M ELLEAN DRI LEY.COM K ATH RY N WI LS O N.C O M S HO P 7 , 3 0 O S B O RN E ST R E E T
O CTO B ERREIG N.C O.N Z
N EWM A RK ET.C O.NZ 29A DV E RT I SEM ENT
STAN DAR D ISSUE
Founded on a desire to create
timeless knitwear that is defined
by nature, and cherished for a
lifetime, Standard Issue deeply
care about what they make,
how they make it, and the
lifelong story of each garment.
The Newmarket flagship store
celebrates their knits, makers
and values. Central to the store
is the industrial zero-waste
knitting machine which acts as
a monument to their promise of
circular, no-waste fashion.
4 O S B O RN E LA N E, N E W MAR K E T
STA N DA RDIS S U E.C O.N Z
SUP E R E T T E I N T E R N AT I ON A L
A refined evolution to
showcase exciting women’s
and men’s styles from every
corner of the globe. Superette
International comprises of
top-tier established designers
alongside exciting, emerging
brands. Discover Golden Goose,
R E P E RTO I R E Alexander Wang, Rag & Bone
Repertoire clothing is New and so much more.
Zealand made. Designed to 8 K EN T STREET
support women with pieces S U PERETTE.C O.NZ
that inspire everyday self-
confidence. Join Repertoire’s YU MEI
Directors every Thursday Local leather goods label Yu
at 7pm on Facebook live for Mei is devoted to the creation
new collections and fashion of understated luxury. Based
inspiration. in Wellington, the brand has
2 5 O S B O RN E STREET opened the largest of their three
REPERTO I RE.C O.N Z 'lounges' on Kent Street. A
must-visit for lovers of interiors
SAN D E R SO N C O N T E M P O R ARY (designed by Knight Associates),
Sanderson provides an art, design and of course,
exceptional selection of New anyone looking for the perfect
Zealand Artworks to complete functional yet refined bag.
your living environment. New 8 K EN T STREET
exhibitions emerge every Y U M EI B RA N D.C O M
four weeks and the upcoming
Summer Show presents a ZO E AN D M O R G AN
curated selection of Artworks Family-run jewellery brand Zoe
suitable for gift-giving over this & Morgan began in 2005, with
holiday season. boutique stores in London and
2 - 4 K ENT STREET Auckland. Taking inspiration
SA N D ERS O N.C O.N Z from travel, architecture
and organic textures, each
SE RV IC E D E N I M STO R E piece is consciously crafted
Home of Neuw Denim - a and designed to celebrate
premium denim brand, born out individuality. Alongside their
of Melbourne and Stockholm. contemporary, fine, One of
Service Denim Store exists to a Kind and Modern Love
celebrate the creative class & collections, their intimate
produce modern lasting jeans Bespoke Service allows you to
that get better with time. create a piece truly unique.
3 0 O S B O RN E STREET 6B K EN T STREET
S ERV IC EDEN I M.C O.N Z ZO EA N D M O RG A N.C O M
30 NOV E M B E R 20 21Care for your Let’s get back
to doing the
Community things we love.
Get vaccinated.
Help others to
get vaccinated.D E A D LY PO N I ES
Say hello to Deadly Ponies new
home in Newmarket, relocating
to a modern space at 26
Osborne Street. The store will
be home to the wider Deadly
Ponies offering, alongside the
Unisex Voyage collection with a
refreshed fitout that incorporates
contemporary elements using
materials of oak, marble and
stainless steel mesh.
The
Spotlight
From openings, events, new collections and more,
here’s what’s on our spotlight in Newmarket.
HOM E COM FO RTS
Whether you’re impressing
guests or taking a moment
for yourself, the home
deserves a signature scent.
From Soy Candles and
Diffusers to Hand Wash
and Hand Lotion, CIRCA
is a refined and modern
home fragrance brand that
stimulates the senses and
transforms the mood in any
space. Offering an array
of 12 captivating scents
including Vanilla Bean &
Allspice, Oriental, Amber
& Sandalwood, Jasmine
& Margolia to name a few.
Available from Farmers and
David Jones.
32 NOV E M B E R 20 21T I M BE R LAN D R E T UR N S
Timberland is back and better than ever
with a new store at 203 Broadway.
ARTW EE K
Celebrating the diverse
and vibrant arts
community, Artweek
has been postponed to
5 – 14 November. Visit
newmarket.co.nz for more
information on the Artweek
activity from local galleries,
exhibitions, and street art
tours in Newmarket.
A SABE N SUM M E R
Saben is spreading that summer feeling
with a new store stocking leather handbags,
shoes and accessories at 1 Teed Street.
N EWM A RK ET.C O.NZ 33B U S I N ES S
Tourism: The Next Big Adventure
Ryan Sanders, CEO, Haka Tourism Group and Drifter Hospitality Group
T
ourism and hospitality have held the headlines over the There is the age old notion that crisis engenders opportunity
past 18-plus months as among the most heavily affected and innovation. This certainly rings true to us at Haka
industries from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Tourism Group as whilst worldwide tourism has been on
Times have been tough, with short term lockdowns wrecking pause, we have been working hard behind the scenes to build
absolute havoc on bookings and operations, with unexpected on our already popular fully-integrated service. Our purpose
‘pauses’ for businesses and staff shortages resulting from has always been about providing the very best New Zealand
international borders being closed to overseas workers - and experience to our manuhiri (guests), and we have delivered
everyone else. this via our award-winning guided touring offering alongside
But the news is by no means all bad, and the tourism and our own accommodation and range of optional services.
hospitality industry has shown itself to be quick to learn the We certainly never sit idle at Haka Tourism Group, and
complexities of changing travel restrictions and adapt to new Covid-19 has propelled the launch of our latest brand -
circumstances, each offering new opportunities alongside the Born to Roam. This new touring product draws on the
challenges. aforementioned global themes of slow travel and sustainability.
Whilst we are all struggling financially and mentally Our Born to Roam tours are unguided and utilise New
with the challenges, I personally feel a sense of optimism Zealand’s public transportation network allowing travellers to
and opportunity for the future as we see Aotearoa’s tourism experience our stunning country their way. We can’t wait to
industry emerge from Covid-19 as a leaner, smarter and more start sharing this way of travel with visitors later this year.
resilient community. The desire to travel to Aotearoa New Zealand is stronger
The importance of travel to the human psyche and to our than ever and this demand has been a core driver in our
sense of happiness and well-being has only become more plans for our next venture, Drifter Hospitality, which will
amplified during the time as we could do little else but plan operate across both sides of the ditch and ultimately across the
and hope. The pent-up demand for travel has been evident Asia-Pacific. The vision for Drifter is to address the emerging
in-between lockdowns, buoying businesses and showing needs of the post-pandemic traveller with an experience-led,
community support and loyalty when it was most needed. It’s sustainable accommodation offering that changes the way
this demand that will fuel tourism’s next direction. people stay. Partnerships are vital in the post-Covid world
The pandemic has given us as travellers the rare chance to and we are thrilled to have joined forces with Intrepid, one
stop and reflect on the way we travel, the people we choose of the largest and most respected touring brands. Intrepid
to travel with, the way we interact with the environment and became the world's first tourism business to secure B-Corp
communities we visit and how we could make a more positive certification and this is an aspirational accreditation Drifter
contribution along the way. will work hard towards achieving over the next three years.
The concept of ‘slow travel’ where visitors can take a deeper We’ve been through some incredibly tough times in tourism
dive into the destination via highly customisable experiences; and the landscape has changed immensely but I'm more than
travelling in smaller groups; choosing sustainable travel and confident that the good times will return and that 2023/24
‘safe adventures’ via trusted operators and secure; and flexible will be much healthier for the industry. There’s a lot to look
booking conditions, are all shaping the future of tourism. forward to in tourism. Bring it on!
34 NOV E M B E R 20 21The epicentre of
New Zealand
fashion, retail,
hospitality and
entertainment.
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