HUMANS OF ŌTAUTAHI: JOHNNY

“I lost my boy in the mosque. He was 14 years old. A tough bloke, he had dreams of being a goalkeeper. It’s been a hard two years. I’ve got through it with my faith and belief and knowing where he is, knowing that there’s an afterlife, he’s there, enjoying life.”

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CASHMERE’S CHARMER

The lower slopes of Cashmere are probably best known for St Augustines Church and its impressive 23-metre bell tower. Opposite the church is a single level timber 1940’s framed structure on a gently sloping lot.

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PUT ON YOUR BEST COAT, WE’RE HEADING OUT!

Jack Frost has definitely taken a trip to Canterbury and left his mark. The onset of shorter days and colder nights brings even more reason to be cosied up in a theatre with a mulled wine or even donning your winter jacket on the bus to work, listening to a great podcast or song.

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ONE OF THE BOYS

Student of the Week was the highest honour any eight-year-old kid could be bestowed in Room 8 at Elmwood Normal School. Deep down, I knew it was a just very simple discipline tactic, rewarding any random child whose turn happened to be next.

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HONEY HARISSA ROASTED CARROTS

Head Chef Craig Stewart developed this flavoursome salad inspired by Kin’s current menu offerings – and it’s even finished off with honey sourced ultra locally – right from the hives located on Ballantynes’ rooftop.

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HANDY CANDY

We have a delectable selection of morsels for the sweet lovers out there - from cookies to cake pops, to supreme dessert offerings. Raise your blood sugar in style!

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CLINK!: JUST BREWTIFUL

June’s Clink! has a little bit of vino, a couple of beers and a dish of the best looking pasta we’ve seen in a hot minute - get into our picks for your first month of winter. They’re just… brewtiful.

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LET'S HEAR IT FOR OUR BOYS

So, let’s hear it for the boys and here’s to the special men in my life and the numerous things they’ve taught me.

I live in a male-dominated world; my family consists of two sons and my husband, and my business includes myself and three male partners, with my husband being one of these.

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THE ARCHITECTURE OF SPORT

If we were to design a new museum to celebrate our nation’s sporting feats, where would we start, and how would it look? Sport is a dynamic, daring endeavour of ever-changing parameters, yet it often requires a cool calmness of being in control.

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BEAUTY IS FOR EVERYONE

For this month’s Pamper selection, we’re talking beauty for the boys. From sunscreen to collagen powder, to fragrance - we’ve got men on our mind. It’s pamper time!

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A HEALTHY LOVE EMPOWERS

“Meet Alex. Sometimes in life, you go through things that allow you to see the value in having someone who truly supports you, and that’s my husband. When we first met, I wasn’t the Danni most people know and love today. I was confused about who I was, self-conscious, and insecure.”

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THE MAKINGS OF A FASHIONABLE MAN

“I love my male-dominated world. I grew up with several brothers and have since had all male children – yes, all four of them! I’ve spent a fortune on my kids’ fashion cravings (the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree), and each of them is developing their own unique sense of style and perspective on fashion.'“

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 EST. 1918, RESTORED IN 2020 

The Munns story is far from over. In 2019 Mark and Susan Waterson – owners of Balmoral Suit Hire in Auckland since 2008 – bought the rights and trademark for the iconic menswear brand and began trading as Munns the Man’s Store in 2020, at The Tannery.

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WHICH HUE FOR YOU?

You can be neutral with Resene colours, and in this setting, the colours combined are a very soft lilac with a barely-there brown to create a dual-toned backdrop for the sofa and the natural tonal elements of the accessories

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