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03 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR04 SUPERSTARS OF KIWI FASHION06 BRITOMART MOVERS & SHAKERS08 SHOPPING AT BRITOMART:

WHAT’S HOT16 I’M FEELING BOLD18 SPOTLIGHT ON… STOLEN RUM19 SANGRIA BY THE BRITOMART

COUNTRY CLUB20 PARKING AT BRITOMART21 LOVE LETTERS22 FASHION: STEPPING OUT29 FASHION: BAG ME BABY30 COMING EVENTS:

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SOMETIMES REPEATS52 EATING & DRINKING AT BRITOMART55 TEQUILA BY MEXICO56 THE CITY FARMERS’ MARKET

AT BRITOMART60 ART AT BRITOMART61 MACARONS BY L’ASSIETTE62 MEET THE FITNESS GURUS64 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOURS73 RECIPE BY DISTRICT DINING74 INTRODUCING

BRITOMART SECURITY75 HIIT ME UP AT LES MILLS76 DRAGON SOUL 78 EVENTS AT BRITOMART82 COOPER AND COMPANY

LADIES & GENTLEMEN84 ON THE SCENE88 RANDOM BITS90 BRITOMART BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Hard on the heels of an amazing Rugby World Cup and a great festive Christmas, another exciting year at Britomart has started with a bang.

Keeping us all abuzz at the moment is the news that Kiwi fashion superbrands Zambesi, Kate Sylvester and WORLD are moving into the Seafarers Building on Tyler Street. By the time you read this they’ll be getting ready to move into their new spaces. Welcome to the precinct, all of you!

More exciting news is that top New Zealand salon Ryder will in May relocate its Bowen Ave studio to the ground floor of Charter House on Customs Street East.

As this issue hits the streets, the New Zealand Fashion Festival will be just kicking off, and it’s going to be a fantastic two weeks (Friday 24 February to Sunday 4 March).

As part of the Festival, on Saturday 3 March we’re putting on The Fashion Collection at Britomart, brought to you by Westpac. This includes four free catwalk shows at Atrium on Takutai, showcasing Winter 2012 collections from Britomart’s fashion boutiques.

The whole day will be fantastic, with fashion taking to the streets and special offers at Britomart stores. Read more about it on page 30 – and put 3 March in your diary now.

If you’re coming down to the precinct, make sure you take advantage of the $5 parking specials now on offer at Britomart Car Park. Spend $50 at any Britomart shops, bars and restaurants and you’ll get two hours’ parking for $5.

During the Fashion Festival, it’s a $5 flat rate after 6pm on weekdays and all day on weekends. There’s also a fantastic valet parking special of $15 for 12 hours when you drop your car at Central Valet on Gore Street. Visit www.britomart.org/parking for details.

If you haven’t been down to the precinct for a while, you’ll find lots of cool new stuff down here – new stores, new art, new restaurants (see page 52) and new stalls at our Saturday City Farmers’ Market. Come and say hi – and see you at the Fashion Festival!

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ON THE COVER:Jacket by Turet Knuefermann from Curate; dress by DAY Birger et Mikkelsen from Made; bag by Saben from Curate; boots by Turet Knueferman from Curate. Fashion shoot on page 22.

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EXCITING TIMES FOR FASHION LOVERS AT BRITOMART, WITH THE ARRIVAL ON TYLER STREET OF THREE HEAVYWEIGHT NEW ZEALAND FASHION BRANDS.

If you were going to draw up your wishlist of New Zealand fashion shopping, it would probably look something like this. WORLD, Zambesi and Kate Sylvester flagship stores all in a row. Stolen Girlfriends Club, Cybèle, Sabatini, TK, Chaos & Harmony curated into one stunning collection across the road, and a dedicated Kathryn Wilson shoe boutique next door.

Welcome to Britomart in March 2012, the essential new shopping destination for devotees of Kiwi fashion. The announcement of the coming of fashion superbrands WORLD, Zambesi and Kate Sylvester to Tyler Street has caused much excitement in fashion circles as well as, naturally, the Britomart neighbourhood.

The brands represent three of the longest-established names in New Zealand fashion and over the last two decades have all helped put New Zealand firmly on the international fashion radar.

Zambesi, known for its edgy, innovative, structural designs, and WORLD, with its witty, avant garde personality, have been dressing customers for 35 and 23 years respectively. Kate Sylvester, characterised by a sophisticated, subversive take on modern femininity, will this year celebrate 19 years in the industry.

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weight to the establishment of Britomart as an undisputed high fashion precinct.

“We’re looking forward to being down here,” says Benny Castles, menswear designer and co-director at WORLD. “It’s a great place to be, it’s good for all of us. There’s an opportunity to work together to achieve our individual goals, which is not really a very fashion thing to do. But there are real positives to working together.”

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All three stores will be flagships for their respective brands and will be located on the ground floor of the 1970s Seafarers Building, opposite Co-Lab and next to Ebisu and Tyler Street Garage.

“We’re excited about refreshing our flagship image,” says Zambesi co-owner Neville Findlay, who founded the label in 1979 with designer Elisabeth Findlay. “There’s the excitement of something new and happening in the city, of developing something special for Auckland.”

“We’re proud to be one of the first New Zealand designers to open our flagship store here,” says designer Kate Sylvester. “This is just the beginning, too – there’s so much potential here for New Zealand retail. We sell beautiful high-end designer clothing and Peter [Cooper] has created a beautifully designed precinct for us to operate in. We’re incredibly excited.”

WORLD will bring together its stable of three brands for the Britomart store: WORLD, including WORLD Couture, WORLD Man and WORLD Beauty. The Kate Sylvester boutique will stock full collections of both Kate Sylvester and ‘naughty little sister’ brand Sylvester.

The Zambesi flagship at Britomart will be the only store that brings together full Zambesi men’s and women’s ranges, including shoes and accessories. Also on offer will be other avant garde labels such as Nom D, Maison Martin Margiela, Rick Owens, Raf Simons and Complex Geometries.

All the stores are looking forward to being able to offer their customers the luxury of valet parking.

“Being able to offer valet parking is something unique in the city,” says Neville Findlay, co-founder of Zambesi. “Parking is a negative for many people in the city. Being able to make it a nice experience for people makes shopping in the city more attractive.”

All three new stores are expected to be open by early March. The labels will stage a free catwalk show at Atrium on Takutai on Saturday 3 March as part of the New Zealand Fashion Festival (see page 30) to celebrate their arrival in the precinct.

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DESCRIBE WHAT YOUR BUSINESS DOES IN A NUTSHELL. Designs, produces and sells innovative leather footwear for stylish men and women.

WHAT FILLS YOUR DAY? Replying to emails from suppliers, production houses and retailers while trying to stay creative and developing new designs.

DESCRIBE YOUR BRITOMART. Heritage buildings, great bars, cool people.

WHO ELSE DO YOU WISH WOULD DISCOVER BRITOMART? Someone showing outdoor movies in the summer, with bean bags...

WHAT’S THE ONE THING THAT MAKES YOU WANT TO COME TO WORK IN THE MORNING? The fact that I get to work with shoes all day!!!

WHAT TAKES UP MOST OF YOUR TIME WHEN YOU ARE NOT AT BRITOMART? Mr Bigglesworth, yoga, office time in Devonport, fresh air at a beach.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE IN NZ? Anywhere on the coast... preferably white sand... Matapouri, Whangapoua, Langs Beach to name a few...

ARE YOU THE COOK OR THE KITCHEN HAND? Definitely the cook... I love to cook... and I can be a bit bossy in the kitchen!

WHAT MAKES YOU SMILE? Friends, shoes, sake, the sea.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ITEM OF CLOTHING? A simple Juliette Hogan leather dress that’s elegant and sexy.

WHAT WOULD YOUR SUPERHERO NAME BE? Wonder Woman is my all-time favourite... I wish I was her.

WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY THRASHING? Kathryn Wilson Minty sandals... I’ve got them in every colour.

THE COOLEST THING I EVER BOUGHT:My cat, a Cornish Rex named Mr Bigglesworth. He comes to work with me every day.

THE BOLDEST THING I EVER DID: A public catwalk show at Fashion Week last year to 3000 people in an off-site venue... luckily it all went smoothly.

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DESCRIBE WHAT YOUR BUSINESS DOES IN A NUTSHELL.Provides luxury New Zealand fashion and beauty collections that are unique and innovative.

WHAT FILLS YOUR DAY?People and fashion. The people who come into WORLD make my day. All different shapes, sizes, ages and lifestyles, who I have the privilege of styling in gorgeous clothes. Much fun, and many long-lasting friendships made.

DESCRIBE YOUR BRITOMART.My Britomart is the world of WORLD! But I don’t mind a cheeky drink at 1885.

WHO ELSE DO YOU WISH WOULD DISCOVER BRITOMART?Anyone and everyone… all are welcome at WORLD.

WHAT’S THE ONE THING THAT MAKES YOU WANT TO COME TO WORK IN THE MORNING?The clothes!!! WORLD is the ‘Factory of Ideas and Experiments’. Great colours, structure, detail and tailoring. I am very happy to be amongst this WORLD of beauty!

WHAT TAKES UP MOST OF YOUR TIME WHEN YOU ARE NOT AT BRITOMART?Children! Both are learning to drive, which means finding secluded roads for lessons and afterwards, a secluded spot for me to read in peace.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE IN NZ?Rangatira Point in Taupo and swimming from the rock carvings.

ARE YOU THE COOK OR THE KITCHEN HAND?Definitely the cook!! I would prefer to be the kitchen hand.

WHAT MAKES YOU SMILE?Being treated to a ride on the back of an Italian motorbike... a Laverda!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ITEM OF CLOTHING?My WORLD floral ‘Planet Rock’ pants. They’re so comfortable and always get great comments.

WHAT WOULD YOUR SUPERHERO NAME BE?Six Six Six.

WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY THRASHING?My brogues.

THE COOLEST THING I EVER BOUGHT:A house, but also my Costume National green leather and suede boots!

THE BOLDEST THING I EVER DID:Selling the house and moving cities to live the dream.

WHO HAS SOUL:Mulatu Astatke.

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JO MALONEAtrium on Takutai, 37 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street

A5 Leather Notebook in Sand, A5 Feature Notebook in Organisk, Leather Pencil Case in Sand, Wooden Stamp Set in Organisk

KIKKI KAtrium on Takutai, 39 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street

Cremeblend Blush in Optimistic Orange, Lipstick in Naughty Saute, Kissable Lipcolour in Scan-delicious, all from the limited-edition Shop M.A.C collection

M.A.C COSMETICSAtrium on Takutai, 35 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street

Shea Butter Limited-Edition: Ultra Rich Body Cream, Lip Balm, Hand Cream, all in Desert Rose

L’OCCITANEAtrium on Takutai, 47 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street

BRITOMART’S FASHION, BEAUTY AND SPECIALTY BOUTIQUES OFFER A ROUND-UP OF WHAT IN STORE IS NEW, NOTABLE AND COVETWORTHY.

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Balmoni Jacket, Olivete Shirt, Rulerap Trousers

TED BAKERAtrium on Takutai, 31 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street

dMen’s Free 3.0 in Bright Blue/Pure Platinum/Dark Grey, Women’s Free Run+2 Shoe in Bright Mango/Sail-Action Red

NIKE BRITOMARTAtrium on Takutai, 30 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street

Transformation Wrap in Heather Coal, Cool Racerback in Paris Pink, Flow and Go Tote

LULULEMON ATHLETICAAtrium on Takutai, 43 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street

ATRIUM ON TAKUTAITHIS ARCHITECTURALLY STUNNING SHOPPING GALLERY OCCUPIES A NINE-STOREY GLASSED-IN SPACE BETWEEN TWO NEW OFFICE BUILDINGS AND FEATURES NEW ZEALAND’S LARGEST ‘GREEN WALLS’.

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Wasen Shoe in Navy/Navy, Kohaku Shoe in Winter White

ONITSUKA TIGERShowcase, 2C Commerce Street

BRITOMART’S NEWEST RETAIL DEVELOPMENT AT THE CENTRE OF THE PRECINCT INCLUDES THE TWO STRIKING BLACK-MESH SHOWCASE STRUCTURES AND ADJACENT POP-UP FASHION STORES.

Men’s Earthkeepers 2.0 Waterproof 6-Inch Plain Toe Boot, Mountain Athletics Aligned Jacket in Rust

TIMBERLAND BRITOMARTShowcase, 2C Commerce Street

TK The Classic Dress in Ocean

CURATEShowcase, 5A Gore Street

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Tracey Tawhiao, “12”, Mixed Media on Canvas, Aimee Gruar Upcycled Vinyl Record Huias, Zekiah Heath Candy Bowls

THE POI ROOMShowcase, 32 Galway Street

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Zambesi Lagoon Dress in Coolcat, Domed Belt in Black

ZAMBESISeafarers Building, 56 Tyler Street

Good vs Evil Fur Hood, God vs Satan Dress in Red, Demonic Belt

WORLD Seafarers Building, 60 Tyler Street

TYLER & QUAY STREETSTYLER STREET, THE NARROW LANE OF TYLER STREET GARAGE FAME, HAS EMERGED AS A FUNKY NEW SHOPPING ZONE, CEMENTED BY THE ARRIVAL OF ZAMBESI, WORLD AND KATE SYLVESTER.

Nike SB Stefan Janoski Shoe, Penny Skateboards

CO-LABAtrium on Takutai, 57 Tyler Street

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KATE SYLVESTERSeafarers Building, 58 Tyler Street

Bach Basics Marine Bean Bag in Navy

COAST NEW ZEALANDAltrans Building, 104 Quay Street

TCR Advanced Women’s Bike

GIANT AUCKLANDBritomart Car Park Building, 88 Quay Street

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DEBUTBarrington Building, 10 Customs Street East

Men’s Merino 150 Long Sleeved Zip Top in Chilli

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Vintage Mexican Bags

COUCOUMasonic House, 30 Customs Street East

Supra Pilot Shoe, Sabre Madness Sunglasses, Minti Peace Owl Onepiece, Federation Measure Leggings

LAUNDROMAT BOUTIQUEBarrington Building, 12 Customs Street East

STRUNG ALONG THE HISTORIC FACADE OF CUSTOMS STREET EAST IS A COLLECTION OF BEAUTIFUL, QUIRKY DESIGNER FASHION AND STREETWEAR BOUTIQUES, ALL IN CHARACTER HERITAGE SPACES.

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‘The Terriers’ by Ivan Clarke, Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas

LONELY DOG GALLERYLevy Building, 20 Customs Street East

NEUW Marilyn High Skinny Jeans in Brick, NEUW Mottled Stripe Jumper

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STOLENRUMFOR STOLEN RUM’S JAMIE AND ROGER, BRITOMART’S RICH MARITIME HISTORY MADE MOVING INTO THE BUCKLAND BUILDING FEEL LIKE COMING HOME.

No other spirit has quite the mystique of rum: the tropical allure of its Caribbean origins, the glamorous whiff of contraband and its association with Prohibition-era speakeasies.

For long-time rum fans Roger Holmes and Jamie Duff, it was a fascination that deepened with the tasting of a rare vintage rum in a Manhattan bar. Dated 1923, from the heart of rum-running Prohibition days, it was quite unlike modern rums.

Roger and Jamie had enjoyed premium rum in bars from New York to Berlin and believed it was time to initiate New Zealand bar-goers into its sophisticated pleasures. On a mission to rediscover the rich, smooth taste of that Manhattan vintage, they conceived the idea for a new urban rum brand.

Searching the Caribbean, they eventually found a master blender in Trinidad who could help them recreate the flavours they wanted. Now, branded Stolen Rum in a nod to its bootlegging history, their creation is taking on the world.

Within weeks of its launch in 2010, Stolen Gold Rum had scooped double gold at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Stolen White Rum won silver at the International Wines and Spirits Competition in London, and followed up with gold in San Francisco in 2011.

As well as being sold in top bars throughout New Zealand, Stolen Rum is increasingly featuring on discerning drinks lists in Melbourne and Sydney. Now the self-described ‘rum runners’ are working on new products they hope will see similar international success.

Stolen Rum has been based at Britomart, in Customs Street East’s historic Buckland Building, since March 2010. Roger and Jamie felt an immediate affinity with the area.

“This is the part of the city with the most character,” says Roger. “When you go overseas you always go and visit the ‘old town’ of a city. Now Auckland has that too.

“With the old buildings, the history behind the ports, there’s a good connection with the rum-running brand. The heritage characteristics gave us a base – it felt like home for Stolen Rum.”

“When we first arrived, only Racket and A&M were down here. The other bars have grown up around us,” says Jamie. “It’s great coming to work here. It’s buzzing, there are things happening and all these great places have popped up. And it’s good being in the city but not the CBD.”

“It’s great being amongst the bars. We’ve got to know the bar owners, our rum is served in the bars, it’s been beneficial,” says Roger. “With the heritage, being close to the water – it just fits.”

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SANGRIALA SANGRIA ROBADA ROSE (‘THE STOLEN ROSE’ SANGRIA)

MAKES APPROXIMATELY 1 LITRE

5-6 whole black peppercorns1 whole nectarine, finely slicedfresh strawberries, sliced3 cinnamon quills6 basil leaves40ml agave nectar150ml Stolen White Rum750ml Rochfort Rees Marlborough Rosé (1 bottle)

Combine rum and agave nectar in a large jug and stir to combine. Add all other ingredients except the rosé and stir again. Add rosé and place covered in the fridge for an hour. Add large chunks of ice to serve.

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park at ROne of the first questions people ask when visiting Britomart for the first time is ‘Where can I park?’.

Britomart is completely spoilt for public transport options, of course – the majority of Auckland’s trains, buses and ferries converge right on our doorstep. But if you want to bring the car in, we’ve got that covered too.

Britomart Car Park, on the corner of Quay Street and Britomart Place, is light, spacious and convenient – and perhaps surprisingly for a car park, very attractive.

It won a Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Design Award for its wayfinding signage, and Flox’s stunning bird murals on every floor attract sightseers in their own right.

As well as secure 24/7 parking, Britomart Car Park offers a range of extra services, including vehicle grooming, dry cleaning drop-off and pick-up, courtesy umbrellas and buggies – there are even breathalysers and defibrillators at Reception.

There’s also a Cityhop car-share service located at the car park… see page 89 for details.

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BRiTOMART VALETBritomart Valet offers a full personal parking service, with drop-off points at Britomart Car Park (entry off Britomart Place) and in the centre of the precinct, on the corner of Gore and Tyler Streets.

Central Valet is handily located immediately adjacent to the Showcase shopping hub, next to the Kathryn Wilson Shoe Box and Curate fashion gallery. Drop your car here on your way to visit the local shops, bars or restaurants and it will be valet parked for you at Britomart Car Park.

Central Valet offers a great-value flat rate for up to 12 hours’ parking – visit www.britomart.org/valet for the latest pricing and hours.

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loveLETTERSON THE FEAST DAY OF ST VALENTINE, CUPID MADE HIS ANNUAL VISIT TO BRITOMART.

Did you find one? Little messages of love, stoppered up in fragile vessels and slipped into secret spots around the precinct.

They made a few people smile, a couple of people blush, one person cry and several people look suspiciously behind them. Tell us your love letter stories. editor@britomart.org

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Photographer: Mara Sommer Styling: Cameron lee Putt Model: Erica at ClyneMakeup: Sharon for M.A.C Cosmetics Hair: Fraser for Ryder

[Above] Top from Kate Sylvester; skirt from Ted Baker; ringbinder from Kikki K; sunglasses by le Specs from Made; watch by Casio from Made; boots from Kathryn wilson; earrings stylist’s own.

[left] Jacket by Turet Knuefermann from Curate; dress by DAY Birger et Mikkelsen from Made; bag by Saben from Curate; boots by Turet Knueferman from Curate; earrings & ring stylist’s own.

[Above] Dress from Ted Baker; sunglasses by le Specs from Made; bracelet & earrings stylist’s own.

[Right] Dress from wORlD; vintage bag by Dior from Made; shoes by Vivienne westwood for Melissa from Made; sunglasses by Henry Holland for le Specs from Made; earrings by Bird of Prey from Curate.

Coat by APC from Made; top from zambesi; earrings by zoe & Morgan from Made.

Coat by APC from Made; dress & bra from Kate Sylvester; sunglasses by Karen walker from Made; earrings & bracelet by Bird of Prey from Curate; shoes by Chaos & Harmony from Curate.

stockistsCURATE 5a gore streetKATE SYlVESTER 58 tyler streetKATHRYN wilSON 12 te ara tahuhu walking streetKiKKi K atrium on takutaiMADE 32 customs street eastTED BAKER atrium on takutaiwORlD 60 tyler streetzAMBESi 56 tyler street

Dress by Sheryl May from Curate; belt by Saben from Curate; shoes from Kathryn wilson; bracelet and ring stylist’s own.

[Clockwise from bottom left] Fur keyring by Deadly Ponies from Curate; bag by Saben from Curate; vintage bag by Marc Jacobs from Made; Clutch by Saben from Curate; Clutch from Ted Baker; bag by Deadly Ponies from Made; bag from Kikki K.Photographer: Mara Sommer Styling: Cameron lee Putt Model: Erica at ClyneMakeup: Sharon for M.A.C Cosmetics Hair: Fraser for Ryder

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COMiNG EVENTS

SATURDAY 3 MARCH 2012

FOUR FREE CATWALK SHOWS

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PUT IT IN THE DIARY! COME TO BRITOMART FOR FAB IN-STORE SHOPPING DEALS, HAVE LUNCH WITH THE GIRLS, WATCH THE FREE CATWALK SHOWS, LINGER FOR COCKTAILS… STAY AND MAKE A NIGHT OF IT!

On Saturday 3 March Britomart and Westpac will present The Fashion Collection, four free fashion catwalk shows being held as part of the 2012 New Zealand Fashion Festival.

Taking place at Atrium on Takutai, the shows will feature the Winter 2012 collections from Britomart retailers Kathryn Wilson, Zambesi, WORLD and Kate Sylvester.

Fashion lovers will also get a preview of the latest collections at New Zealand fashion gallery Curate, as well as new ranges at Ted Baker and Made.

A streetwear show will highlight collections just hitting the racks at Britomart stores Co-Lab, Onitsuka Tiger, Nike Britomart and Timberland Britomart.

Makeup will be by resident Britomart beauty experts M.A.C Cosmetics and hair by Ryder, who will be moving in to the precinct in May.

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catwalk shows in the atrium! free!

Keep an eye out at www.britomart.org for details.

NEW ZEALAND FASHION FESTIVAL

Since its launch in 2010, the Fashion Festival has become an important fixture on the Auckland fashion calendar. Run by the people behind New Zealand Fashion Week, the Festival has captured the hearts of fashion followers with its inclusive approach and focus on accessible, in-the-shops-right-now collections.

This year the Festival runs from Friday 24 February to Sunday 4 March, and will include ticketed catwalk shows at Shed 10 on Queens Wharf, as well as free fashion events around the city.

BIG LITTLE CITY ‘FASHION IN THE CITY’ DAY

On Saturday 3 March, Big Little City will take fashion to the streets for the day with its ‘Fashion in the City’ event. There will be special in-store offers and activities at shops throughout the city, including Britomart’s fashion boutiques.

Fashion lovers are invited to dress up and hit the town for their chance to be snapped ‘Best Dressed in the City’ and win a range of cash prizes. The winners will be announced at a finale event at Britomart’s Atrium on Takutai, hosted by Nick D.

$5 FESTIVAL PARKING SPECIAL

Located on the corner of Quay Street and Britomart Place, Britomart Car Park is brilliantly located for all the Fashion Festival shows. There’s plenty of easy parking and it’s just a short walk to Queens Wharf through the heart of the precinct.

For the duration of the Fashion Festival (24 February to 4 March), Britomart Car Park is offering a $5 parking special. That’s a $5 flat rate weekdays after 6pm and all day weekends. Easy!

And for the duration of the Fashion Festival (Friday 24 February to Sunday 4 March), there’s a $5 parking special at Britomart Car Park. That’s a $5 flat rate weekdays after 6pm and all day Saturday and Sunday. Easy!

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Friday 2 March will see Britomart host the Long Lunch in Takutai Square. One long table, hundreds of diners tucking into special menus from Britomart restaurants and an outdoor fashion show into the bargain – go to www.britomart.org for ticketing info.

MORE FASHION FESTIVAL FUN

Watch out for the ‘Fashionable Flags’ flying from the flagpoles at Britomart during the Festival period, showcasing specially created banners by local designers. And don’t miss the annual Designer Garage Sale, at Shed 10 on the weekend of 3-4 March. Park at Britomart for just $5 and bag some bargains!

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JUST MINUTES’ WALK TO QUEENS WHARF THROUGH THE HEART OF BRITOMARTPRECINCT OF 50 FASHION BOUTIQUES, SPECIALTY STORES, RESTAURANTS AND BARS

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THE FASHION COLLECTION AT BRITOMARTBROUGHT TO YOU BY WESTPAC

FOUR FREE CATWALK SHOWS

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ATRIUM ON TAKUTAI, BRITOMART

ALL DAY ‘FASHION IN THE CITY’

Dress in your best for a chance to be snapped ‘Best Dressed in the City’

Special in-store offers and activities at Britomart fashion boutiques

1PM ‘ON THE STREET’

Collections from Co-Lab, Onitsuka Tiger, Nike Britomart and Timberland Britomart

3PM ‘ON THE TOWN’

Collections from Curate, Made and Ted Baker

3.30PM ‘FASHION IN THE CITY’ FINALE

Prizes awarded to the public for Cool Casual, Best Dressed Woman, Best Dressed Man and Best Dressed Kid

6PM KATHRYN WILSON

Winter 2012 collection from New Zealand’s top shoe designer

7.30PM TYLER STREET COLLECTIONS

Winter 2012 collections from Zambesi, WORLD and Kate Sylvester

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NOUV-EAU This is the softer side of the season – romantic stained lips and cheeks, in tones of peach, apricot and strawberry. Pretty and feminine, it’s a less structured lip and the look is essentially eye driven. Cream blushes worked into the skin and little or no mascara. Subtle colour and definition.

TRy: M.A.C Eye Shadow in Kid, M.A.C Eye Kohl in Smolder, M.A.C Powder Blush in Fleur Power

ATH-ELiTE This is where all that clean, glowing, healthy, sporty freshness begins. Cast aside heavy foundations – this is a sheer and youthful base with plumped up, healthy skin. It’s what you put underneath or over your foundation that makes the difference – priming, spritzing, moisturising.

Simple yes, but some streamlining is important, too – and in this look, it’s all in the brows. Full, squarer, boyish (though not masculine) brows that are

naturally sculpted. Think of it as adding framing to that perfect canvas.

Say goodbye to the tough-girl aesthetic of last season’s makeup. According to makeup maven and senior artist Amber D from M.A.C Cosmetics, SS 2012’s look is fresh and feminine, clean and contoured – aka ‘real’ beauty.

Amber D says this season it’s all about skincare and priming,

perfecting a healthy base complexion full of vitality, health and hydration. Think of it as prepping the perfect canvas.

To achieve this super-desirable aesthetic, M.A.C has highlighted four key trends for 2012, so we too can embrace this season’s chic, clean vibe.

TRy: M.A.C Prep + Prime Skin Smoother, M.A.C Brow Set in Clear

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d ORE-iNSPiRED Summer is, of course, all about sun – so M.A.C SS 2012 uses tan-related shades to accentuate lips, cheeks and eyes. M.A.C’s Ore-Inspired look takes a sun-kissed metallic palette all the way through lips, eyes and skin. It’s a youthful, earthy look with a metallic edge.

Again, the skin is the canvas – but pair with a burnished eye or earthy sand-toned lip and you’re good to go.

NEO-NThis is a bold trend – still following the simple fresh aesthetic of M.A.C Ath-elite but with a bright accent that certainly makes a statement. Think neon nymphs and an urban 80s street look. It’s striking neoprene colour worked against that plump, workout-fresh skin. As M.A.C puts it, this trend gives the face beautiful detail – pure colour but not Pop Art.

TRy: M.A.C Cremeblend Blush in Optimistic Orange, M.A.C Lipstick in Pink Pigeon, M.A.C Rich Purple Chromagraphic Pencil

trends from backstage and how to use our cult favourite M.A.C products and tools to create beautiful makeup. Each M.A.C Technique seminar costs $60 with $50 redeemable on M.A.C product, so it’s incredible value.

HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE INVOLVED IN NZFF? M.A.C is so excited to be involved! As well as hosting three M.A.C Technique seminars, M.A.C will be backstage doing the makeup for fashion shows such as Zambesi, Stolen Girlfriends Club, Sylvester, Ruby and Trelise Cooper as well as some new names. Since we are backstage at around 850 fashion shows around the world every year, we’re experts when it comes

WHO ARE THE SEMINARS AIMED AT, KIRI? They’re perfect for any skill, from beginner to advanced – it’s all about learning the latest tips and techniques to create makeup that’s wearable and modern. It’s like fashion – we can update it to stay feeling fresh and new. There are three seminars – Femme to Feline, On Trend and Back to Basics – which cover different elements such as how to take your makeup from day to night through to how to recreate the latest trends hot off the catwalks.

WHAT WILL WE LEARN? Expect to learn industry techniques, the latest makeup

SCENEZINE CAUGHT UP WITH KIRI O’BRIEN, M.A.C RESIDENT TRAINER FOR NZ, WHO WITH AUSTRALIA TRAINER OCEA FERBER WILL RUN M.A.C TECHNIQUE SEMINARS AT NZFF.

to the latest in makeup trends, techniques and technology.The seminars are a great way to share this firsthand knowledge. It’s about bringing the newest techniques straight from the runway to our M.A.C addicts!

M.A.C Technique seminars, Shed 10, Queens Wharf: Femme to Feline, 7pm Tuesday 28 February; On Trend, 5.30pm Wednesday 29 February;Back to Basics, 10am, Saturday 3 March Book at www.iticket.co.nz, keyword M.A.C

M.A.C AT THE NEw ZEALAND FASHiON FESTiVAL

Pop in and see Amber D and the M.A.C artists instore at the M.A.C Cosmetics PRO store, Atrium on Takutai.

TRy: M.A.C Lipstick in Fresh Brew, M.A.C Reflects Glitter in Gold, M.A.C Cream Colour Base in Improper Copper

SQUAREPhotographer: Mara Sommer Styling: Cameron lee Putt Models: Cheryl w, Enna Y and Thomas O at Red11, Erica at clyne Makeup: Corrina for M.A.C Cosmetics Hair: Fraser for Ryder Retouching: Sam Mayell

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Cheryl wears dress by Miss Crabb from Made; cardigan by Sylvester from Kate Sylvester; shoes from Nike Britomart; bracelet by Deadly Ponies from Made. Enna wears dress by Miss Crabb from Made; cardigan from Kate Sylvester; shoes from Nike Britomart.

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Cheryl wears dress by Sylvester from Kate Sylvester; bracelet by Saben from Curate; sunglasses model’s own; Pink goose cocktail from Tyler Street garage.

Thomas wears tee from wORlD; pants by Kroam from Made; boots from Timberland Britomart.

[Above left] Thomas wears tee from Timberland Britomart; shorts by Federation from laundromat Boutique; shoes by Dr. Martens from Made; sunglasses by Henry Holland for le Specs from Made; ring & socks stylist’s own.

[Above right] Enna wears top from Kate Sylvester; pants by Neverblack from Curate; bag by Deadly Ponies, bracelet by DAY Birger et Mikkelsen, sunglasses by le Specs all from Made; Elderflower Rose drink from Quay Street Cafe.

[left] Enna wears singlet from wORlD; skirt & bra by Sylvester from Kate Sylvester; socks by APC from Made; shoes by Converse from Co-lab; bracelets stylist’s own.

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[Above] [Enna wears shirt from wORlD; jeans by levi’s from Made; belt by ingrid Starnes from Made; sunglasses by Karen walker from Made. Thomas wears shirt by levi’s from Made; pants from zambesi; sunglasses by le Specs from Made. Cheryl wears dress by Sylvester from Kate Sylvester; sunglasses by Karen walker from Made; bracelet by DAY Birger et Mikkelsen from Made.

[Right] Enna wears jeans and jacket by levi’s from Made.Thomas wears jacket from Timberland Britomart; shirt by levi’s from Made; pants from zambesi.

Enna wears dress by Sylvester from Kate Sylvester; shoes by Chaos & Harmony from Curate; bag & bracelet by Saben from Curate. Cheryl wears tee by Sylvester & skirt by Kate Sylvester, both from Kate Sylvester; shoes by Converse from Storeroom; bracelet & belt by Saben from Curate.Thomas wears tee by Public gallery from laundromat Boutique; pants by levi’s from Made; Havaianas jandals from The Concept Store; headphones by weSC from Yoobee; ring stylist’s own.

Erica wears tee by Sheryl May from Curate; pants from Coop; shoes from Onitsuka Tiger; clutch by Deadly Ponies from Made; necklace by Saben from Curate; bracelets & ring stylist’s own.Makeup by Sharon for M.A.C Cosmetics

stockistsCO-lAB 57 tyler streetCOOP 10 te ara tahuhu walking streetCURATE 5a gore streetKATE SYlVESTER 58 tyler streetlAUNDROMAT BOUTiQUE 12 customs street eastMADE 32 customs street eastNiKE BRiTOMART atrium on takutai

ONiTSUKA TigER 2c commerce streetSTOREROOM 34 customs street eastTHE CONCEPT STORE 54 tyler streetTiMBERlAND BRiTOMART 2c commerce streetwORlD 60 tyler streetYOOBEE 2d commerce streetzAMBESi 56 tyler street

Cheryl wears dress by Sylvester from Kate Sylvester; bracelet by Saben from Curate; sunglasses model’s own. Thomas wears tee & pants by levi’s from Made; sunglasses by le Specs from Made; ring stylist’s own. Enna wears top by Deborah Sweeney from Made; pants from zambesi; sunglasses by le Specs from Made; earrings & ring stylist’s own.

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Britomart bar owner Nick McCaw. Nick floated the idea that Mimi and Kiwi chef husband Warren bring District Dining, their popular Sydney bistro, to Auckland. Four months later, Mimi and Warren opened District Dining on Customs Street East.

Now, with history turning back on itself still further, Mimi is working with Nick and Warren on the launch of new restaurant Mexico. Mexico is in the very same space once occupied by Clichy and Tatler.

A RESTAURANT LEGEND

“I’m fascinated by the fact that the same building has drawn us both in,” says Emerald. “I loved that building from the minute I found it. It spoke to me. I just walked in and said ‘Yes! This is it!’”

Emerald had returned to New Zealand from Sydney in 1973 with her Swiss chef boyfriend, who had trained and cooked at Europe’s most prestigious restaurants. Despairing at Auckland’s non-existent restaurant scene, they decided to open their own place.

Clichy was a revelation to sophistication-starved Aucklanders. The first modern bistro in Auckland, it offered ‘French provincial’ cooking, wildly outré to a nation raised on meat and three veg. The restaurant was full from day one.

“It was the right place and the right time,” says Emerald. “It obviously delivered something people were looking for. It was booked out every lunch and dinner for 10 years.”DiSTRiCT DiNiNg

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HISTORY NEVER REPEATS, WE SAY, BUT AS MIMI AND EMERALD GILMOUR WILL TELL YOU, HISTORY ACTUALLY HAS A FUNNY WAY OF SNEAKING ROUND ON YOU AGAIN.

When District Dining co-founder Mimi Gilmour first investigated opening a restaurant at Britomart, it was with a curious sense of déjà vu. As a child, Mimi had spent many happy hours at her mother’s restaurant, Tatler, located in what is now the Kiwi Tavern building.

That was in the 1990s, but even then the building had a strong family history for the Gilmours. Almost two decades before Tatler, Mimi’s mother, restaurateur Emerald Gilmour, had run the legendary bistro Clichy from the same premises.

Mimi has vivid memories of visits to her mother’s restaurant, filching change from the till and being treated to ‘chicken chips’ from the kitchen – chips sprinkled with chicken stock. Despite her mother’s exhortations not to succumb to the restaurant trade, it was with something like inevitability that Mimi followed in Emerald’s footsteps.

“It’s in your blood. It was always an integral part of our family life, and once it’s in your blood, it sticks,” says Mimi. “I love it. Hospitality is part of everyone’s life and it’s rewarding to provide the environment that brings people together.”

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It was the mixed and colourful clientele that cemented Clichy’s reputation. Everyone from high society to downtown barristers to local bohos ate and drank there. There was a group of lawyers notorious for their frequent boozy afternoon-long lunches, but Emerald isn’t naming names. “Some of them are QCs now!”

No less colourful were the staff. Judith Baragwanath stalked the floor as a waitress, charming and terrifying the patrons by turns. Other wait staff included former gallery owner Anna Bibby, fashionista Sonja Batt, writer and art historian Alexa Johnston and Rick Lewisham, whose name is immortalised in Auckland’s annual hospitality awards.

Those who passed through Clichy’s kitchens included chef and food writer Ray McVinnie, artist Gavin Chilcott and Split Enz drummer Geoff Chunn. Many of the old crowd remain close friends to this day.

TURN OF THE WHEEL

“A lot of fun was had by a lot of people over a very long time,” says Emerald: something, you sense, of an understatement. “The memories have stayed with people. They still ring to talk about it. It was a significant time in people’s lives. It was the place to be if you wanted to have some fun.”

Emerald eventually moved on to found Club Mirage, which attained legendary status of its own in the high-rolling pre-crash

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During Tatler days, Master of Wine Bob Campbell had his wine-tasting school The Wine Gallery on the top floor above Spectator Bar. In 1992 he opened the oldest bottle of wine ever to be opened in New Zealand there, a 1795 Madeira he had bought at Christie’s in London.

1980s. In the early 1990s, after a period in Melbourne, she returned to open a new Auckland bistro with old friend Tony Astle of Antoine’s.

As chance would have it, the old Clichy site again became available and Emerald seized the chance to return. For two years she ran restaurant Tatler on the ground floor and Spectator Bar upstairs.

That return had seemed a serendipitous enough revisitation of history. So Emerald was floored when in 2011 Mimi rang to say she was opening a restaurant virtually next door on Customs Street East.

“What are the chances of me going back 12 years [after Clichy] and doing Tatler, and then what are the chances of Mimi coming back now and doing all this!” says Emerald.

When Mimi went back to visit the old Tatler building, she found coins still set in the stairs that she and her sister had helped put there as children. In another goosebump-inspiring moment, 2011 work on the building turned up a 1979 Clichy laundry docket in the wall, with her mother’s handwriting on it.

“It’s amazing to come back as an adult,” says Mimi. “It’s a special place. I do believe in fate, I guess. I believe this was meant to happen in my life.”

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MEXICOJust opened as we went to press, Mexico promises many a noisy, fun night out, fuelled by fruity jugs of sangria and margarita, Mexican beers and top-shelf tequila and mezcal. A colourful, eclectic candlelit decor is the perfect backdrop for the fresh, vibrant, complex flavours of Mexican street cuisine. The food is fast and satisfying, from ceviche and lime-buttered corn on the cob to soft tacos filled with pulled pork, grilled fish or steak. Dishes are available to take away throughout opening hours and into the small hours of the weekend.

1885 BRITOMART1885 is very über. Über hip. Über cool. Über

stylie. Über you must visit this place asap, especially if you haven’t checked out the

slightly secret Basement bar yet. It’s one of the loveliest drinking spots in town.

BREW ON QUAYLove beer? Say no more. Go no further. 102 awesome brews to try, in honour of being at 102 Quay Street. Excellent gastropub grub. A leafy roof terrace. Lederhosen on a good day. What more can you ask for?

NORTHERN STEAMSHIP CO.Known for their beer and random upside-down lights, these guys also do a feed mean enough to conquer your Mac’s-fuelled munchies. DJs, live sport, quiz nights – something’s always going off at the Steamship.

SMITH WINE & COCKTAIL BARWe love Smith. Old-school decor that reminds you of an English gentleman from the 1800s, but one that you can snuggle up with. They have a great wine list, and of course, cocktails. Fabulous cocktails.

TYLER STREET GARAGEYou used to park your car there – now you can park your butt for a sweet night out on the town. Fancy hot dogs. Epic pizza. And an amazing harbour view from the roof – our kinda place.

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DISTRICT DININGThis is the Kiwi cousin of Sydney’s well-known District Dining restaurant. It’s been open a few months now, but Britomart’s second-newest arrival is still going from strength to strength. Fine dining chef Warren Turnbull, also behind double-Chef’s Hat-awarded Assiette in Sydney, bends his considerable skills on modern bistro-style fare, resulting in stunning food at affordable prices. An excellent wine list, polished service, a beautiful, understated room and fine contemporary art on the walls top off a fantastic dining experience.

AGENTS & MERCHANTSA&M, as we regulars call it, boasts an

impressive wine list (over 200 varieties), comfy outdoor seating and a decor that

makes you want to tip your hat and start speaking French. C’est si bon.

CAFE HANOIWe go here when we want to feel all grown up but still have an awesome night out. A little bit old world and a little bit ultra-hip NYC – with contemporary Vietnamese food to die for.

THE BRITOMART COUNTRY CLUBMenus with pictures of groovy people from the 70s, leading to mocking or possible reminiscing depending on your age. Putting, pétanque and old movies – the sort of Country Club you want to visit, not the kind that makes you put on a tie.

EBISUDark panelling, luxurious leather cocktail booths, mixologists shaking you up frosty delights and DJs playing at weekends – not to mention fantastic Japanese food. If you’re not having a great night out, you’re not at Ebisu.

RACKETRacket is awesome. You can grab your drink and sit outside in the lane amongst the maple trees and fairy lights and listen to some sweet live music or you can hang inside and lean nonchalantly on the bar. Ah, good times.

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ESPRESSO WORKSHOP BRITOMART A shrine to the gods of coffee. Coffee geeks will admire the cherry-red La Marzocco, the intricate syphon brewing machines and the seasonal selection of single-origin coffees, hand-selected and lovingly roasted by the EW team.

PRECINCT CAFEThis place is all about refuelling on the go – but just because it’s quick doesn’t mean it ain’t quality. Excellent coffee, simple, delicious bagels and pressed sandwiches in classic combinations. Why mess with perfection?

SHAKY ISLES COFFEE CO.Ace food. Ace coffee. They may be given to jokes about straddling mammals and bananas, but that doesn’t mean they won’t treat you right. No customer straddling (almost) guaranteed. BUST SOME NUTS. As they would say.

SMART SUSHIThe decor is stylish mod-Japanese, the sushi is spanking fresh and the fried chicken katsu is a standing office favourite. The tuna onigiri, little compact bundles of savoury goodness, are outstanding value and perfect tummy fillers on the run.

L’ASSIETTEThere’s always a cheery ‘bonjour’ as you arrive to indulge in L’Assiette’s fine French-Kiwi cafe staples. On weekend nights it segues into cosy French bistro mode, offering a small but marvellous menu of classic dishes, all accompanied by good vins français.

PITA PIT BRITOMARTPita Pit takes fast food into a virtuous new dimension. No processed crap, stodgy carbs or deep-frying… just light pita shells, lean grilled protein, crisp veges and tasty dressings. Open till 9pm – the ideal pit stop when you’re out on the town.

QUAY STREET CAFEExcellent outdoor seating that invites you to linger over lunch and dream of days when you didn’t have to go back to work. Like weekends. Luckily, they’re open then too!

SARGE’SOnce famous for its pies, now forging a

reputation for its superlative sarnies and salads, with a changing daily menu of fresh, light, delicious lunches. Plus bacon and egg

rolls and coffee to kick-start your day.

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KAH TEQUILA REPOSADOKAH ‘Day of the Dead’ tequilas pay homage to the ancient Mexican ritual of honouring dead loved ones. Each bottle is individually hand-crafted, and no two are alike.

Reposado, meaning ‘rested’, is an aged tequila. Ultra-smooth KAH Reposado is aged between three and twelve months in oak barrels, giving it sweet caramel and vanilla notes. Still young, however, it has pronounced fresh agave and fruit flavours, along with traces of spice and white pepper.

Like all fine tequilas, KAH Reposado is created to be sipped, not slammed. In some regions of Mexico it is customary to drink tequila with a side of sangrita, a sweet, sour and spicy red drink.

Britomart bar Mexico makes its sangrita with tomato, orange and pomegranate juices, onion, chilli and spices. The two shots should be sipped alternately, the fruity, salty sangrita bringing out the flavours of the tequila.

KAH Reposado is just one of around 70 tequilas served at Mexico, along with other mezcals (spirits distilled from the agave plant) and Mexican vodkas.

Try it at Mexico, Kiwi Tavern building, 23 Britomart Place.

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summer fruits and produce are now on offer at the market.

There’s something appealing about hanging

The haze of summer will soon be behind us, and with it the memory of stone fruits and roadside summer stalls. But there’s no need to wheel in the crockpot and farewell summer flavours just yet.

As autumn homes in, the stalls are liberally laden at City Farmers’ Market, with plenty to keep the memory of summer flavours fresh in our minds – plus introduce some tasty new autumn produce as well.

Relishes, jams, chutneys, oils and sauces made with batches of sunkissed

See you on Saturdays at the market!up the BBQ pinny and getting back into the ‘serious’ kitchen once the mercury starts to drop.

Casseroles, crumbles and comfort food paired with those relishes and chutneys are just right for welcoming autumn, while still not letting go of summer’s hand.

Summer fruit jam (strawberries, plums and boysenberries), rhubarb and ginger jam, plum sauce, tomato chilli jam, tomato kasundi (a wonderful spicy Indian chutney) and tomato relish are ripe for sale, along with capsicum sauces and a range of mouth-watering marmalades.

Though apricots and nectarines have slowly petered out, you’ll find a myriad of plums, both red and yellow flesh, on offer at the market, as well as a limited number of Paragon peaches ready for market-goers in early February. Soon after, it’ll be the season for everyone’s favourite, the Black Doris plum, and the other late season red-flesh full-flavoured plum, George Wilson.

Kiwis have a particular fondness for a good crisp apple (we’ll take ours in a pie with cream, thanks!), so look out for the arrival of the first apples of the season, Royal Gala and Pacific Beauty.

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to be a chef or even set foot in a kitchen to enjoy some autumn goodness. At the market, pick up a pure apple juice and immediately savour the taste of the coming apple season. Blueberries, too – those little bullets of health-giving antioxidants – are in season till Easter (early April). Truly delicious, just as they are.

Fond of fresh herbs and veg for your pasta, salad or other urban kitchen creation? The market has seasonal tomatoes, zucchini, celery, capsicum and cucumbers alongside kale, lettuce, baby spinach, rocket and beetroot. Towards the end of February and into March, there will also be

watercress and pak choi coming into season, perfect for soups and stir-fries.

What would autumn be, with all its vibrant colours, without the deep purple of aubergine? You’ll find those too amid red, yellow, green and orange capsicum, and red and yellow hot peppers.

Of course, the perfect foodie feast must have at its centre freshly cut flowers or a luscious plant. Available all year-round at the market are stunning Phalaenopsis orchids and cut Anthurium flowers – beautiful, boldly coloured tropical blooms. Grab your reusable bag (you can buy them at the market for $5) and take a stroll to the flower stall.

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Ask Tracy Collins what makes her mussel fritters so darn good and, well, she won’t tell you. There’s a special recipe she and her partner Rob have devised, and frankly, she ain’t sharing.

“It’s our own secret recipe and it took a while to perfect,” says Tracy. “People ask but we say, ‘we just can’t tell you’. It’s like the Colonel’s secret herbs and spices!”

Kiwi Tucker is one of the stalls at the City Farmers’ Market at Britomart and word of its mussel fritters and raw mussels sold by the punnet is spreading. They have their regulars lining up for a fritter fix, including a few smitten fellow stallholders, but by far the most satisfying is introducing mussels to

those who’ve never tried one before.

“At Britomart, a lot of tourists visit and don’t even know what a mussel is,” explains Tracy. “So they order one ‘to share’ but they almost always come back for more. It’s those great moments that make all the hard work worthwhile.”

Kiwi Tucker has been selling at the market for around a year now. Tracy says they love the atmosphere and the market’s only getting busier. Soon they hope to expand into another Kiwi classic, the paua fritter, and prawn skewers. Watch this (delicious) space!

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THIS IS A PAGE ABOUT ART. AND THIS IS THE TITLE OF THAT PAGE ABOUT ART. ART AT BRITOMART. YOU CAN READ IT AND LEARN MORE. LEARN MORE ABOUT ART, LIFE AND THE MEANING OF EXISTENCE. BY LOOKING AT WORKS OF ART WE SEE OURSELVES REFLECTED IN THE ART. MUCH LIKE A MIRROR. BUT FLASHER. IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT IT TAKES AN OPENED AND TRAINED EYE TO RECOGNISE ART, AND WHAT CONSTITUTES GOOD ART. HERE AT BRITOMART WE MAKE THAT EASY FOR YOU. WE ONLY HAVE GOOD ART.ENJOY.

iS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE?INSPIRED BY THE LARGE-SCALE CRYSTALLINE MONOLITHS IN ‘2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY’, TIM GRUCHY’S NEW MULTIMEDIA WORK EXPLORES IDEAS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Meet ‘SCOUT’, the newest resident of Takutai Square. At eight metres tall, Tim Gruchy’s sculptural installation exerts a palpable presence in the Square – but not just because of its size.

The interactive work is designed to respond to its environment – changes in light, temperature, weather, sound, movement and touch – and communicate back via its active screen and sound systems.

Sophisticated mathematical programming allows it to ‘interpret’ stimuli and determine seemingly logical responses. For humans, it is irresistible to interpret these non-random behaviours as a kind of intelligence, and a machine that exhibits them as almost creaturely in character.

SCOUT arose out of artist Tim Gruchy’s long-standing fascination with the idea of artificial intelligence. It was first inspired by the mysterious monolithic devices in Arthur C. Clarke’s 1948 story ‘The Sentinel’, later reworked as ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’, the novel that spawned the cult movie.

“The pursuit of artificial intelligence has long been a driver in the evolution of computing,” says Tim. “The growing complexity

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of computers and software leads inevitably to the notion of the ‘singularity’, a point somewhere in the future where computer intelligence surpasses the capacity of the human mind. SCOUT both monitors behaviour and exhibits behaviour of its own.”

The work consists of a heavily engineered metal frame and on three sides, a dark, subtly reflective ‘skin’. The fourth side comprises a video wall that generates ever-changing abstract visuals in response to data gathered by in-built sensors. These include microphones, a camera and a touch panel mounted at human arm height.

A rack of networked computers inside the frame is connected to the work’s sensors and drives its complex algorithmic responses. SCOUT also generates sounds, ranging from sci-fi sound effects to emotional musical soundscapes, via two sound systems.

In keeping with the idea of intelligence as something that evolves, the machine will appear to gain in intelligence over time.

“I like the idea of SCOUT as a benevolent, non-human intelligent entity that engages with its environment and the people within it, transacting in the urban space,” says Tim. “Though at times demonstrative, its intrinsic mode is as a calming presence within the urban-scape.”

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MA CHERiE MACARONSNot to be confused with the macaroon – a quite different confection made with coconut – the macaron is the jewel of the patisserie world. Made from ground almonds and notoriously difficult to perfect, these small gem-like treats can be created in a dazzling array of colours and flavours.

The macarons perennially available at L’Assiette are made by patissier extraordinaire Guillaume Nicoli under the name Ma Cherie. Ma Cherie macaron flavours include raspberry, orange, chocolate, feijoa, passionfruit, mocha and green tea. Al dente on the outside with a meltingly gooey inner, the two macaron halves are bound by a rich buttercream in the same flavour. Perfection.

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NAmE: FERNANDO JUNIOR NAmE: JAmES KUEGLERDIRECTOR AND HEAD COACH, BRAZILIAN TRAINING ACADEMYWHAT DID YOU HAVE FOR BREAKFAST?Scrambled eggs on toast with my special watermelon, strawberry and orange natural mixed juice.

DESCRIBE YOUR WEEKLY EXERCISE ROUTINE.As I teach every day Monday to Friday, usually a Brazilian jiu-jitsu session at lunchtime and a capoeira session every weeknight. Oh and MMA [mixed martial arts] classes Mondays and Wednesdays. When I have time I complement with some outdoor conditioning training.

WHAT WAS THE LAST TRACK YOU PLAYED ON YOUR IPOD?The Black Seeds, ‘Bulletproof’.

WHAT’S YOUR UNHEALTHIEST HABIT?I have to confess I love a good pizza on the weekends.

WHERE ARE YOU MOST WHEN YOU’RE NOT AT BTA?At my home sweet home.

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR KICKS?Hanging out at the beach on a sunny day with my two little ones.

MARMITE OR VEGEMITE?Hummm… as I am not a Kiwi native I am afraid to say none of the above.

WHAT INANIMATE OBJECT ARE YOU MOST ATTACHED TO?At the moment my iPad 2.

WHAT’S YOUR PERFECT SATURDAY NIGHT?Good company, a homemade dinner, a bottle of wine and a good DVD.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE AT BRITOMART (APART FROM BTA!)? L’Assiette.

RUNNING COACH & LULULEMON AMBASSADORWHAT DID YOU HAVE FOR BREAKFAST? An egg, milk, walnut, almond, cocoa, cinnamon, cardamom, date and honey smoothie. It was a bit of an experiment and it definitely worked!

DESCRIBE YOUR WEEKLY EXERCISE ROUTINEMany hours of running, cycling and kayaking.

WHAT WAS THE LAST TRACK YOU PLAYED ON YOUR IPOD? John Butler Trio, ‘Peaches & Cream’.

WHAT’S YOUR UNHEALTHIEST HABIT? Downing a pie after 100km on the bike.

WHERE ARE YOU MOST WHEN YOU’RE NOT AT LULULEMON? Studying and looking after patients at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic.

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR KICKS? Travel and explore the most beautiful parts of New Zealand.

MARMITE OR VEGEMITE? Marmite.

WHAT INANIMATE OBJECT ARE YOU MOST ATTACHED TO?My Vibram FiveFingers footwear.

WHAT’S YOUR PERFECT SATURDAY NIGHT? Watching sport with my girlfriend. Yes, she is also ‘sports tragic’.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE AT BRITOMART (APART FROM LULULEMON!)? Generator – I’m a member there. It is an awesome space for all my meeting needs.

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NAmE: CAmERON TODDHEAD COACH AT CITY BOXINGWHAT DID YOU HAVE FOR BREAKFAST?Half cornflakes and half my wife’s muesli (I ran out of mine).

DESCRIBE YOUR WEEKLY EXERCISE ROUTINE.Rock climbing when I can. A couple of runs… usually too busy thrashing my boxers and clients.

WHAT WAS THE LAST TRACK YOU PLAYED ON YOUR IPOD?Six60, ‘Rise Up 2.0’.

WHAT’S YOUR UNHEALTHIEST HABIT?Excessive coffee drinking.

WHERE ARE YOU MOST WHEN YOU’RE NOT AT CITY BOXING?Usually at home relaxing. Or at Precinct Cafe.

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR KICKS?Rock climbing, reading, playing with my gadgets.

MARMITE OR VEGEMITE?Marmite.

WHAT INANIMATE OBJECT ARE YOU MOST ATTACHED TO?My mobile phone and my ASUS Transformer tablet... and my hand pads.

WHAT’S YOUR PERFECT SATURDAY NIGHT?Just relaxing with my wife… and some good food.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE AT BRITOMART (APART FROM CITY BOXING!)? Precinct Cafe… great food, great coffee, cool staff.

NAmE: SARA ALLANPHYSIOTHERAPIST, PILATES INSTRUCTOR & MANAGER AT PEAK PILATES BRITOMARTWHAT DID YOU HAVE FOR BREAKFAST? Muesli with peaches on top.

DESCRIBE YOUR WEEKLY EXERCISE ROUTINE. I sneak in some Pilates classes between clients during the week, as well as playing in summer hockey and ultimate frisbee teams. I’m also trying to get back into running, it leaves me feeling great at the end!

WHAT WAS THE LAST TRACK YOU PLAYED ON YOUR IPOD? Cris Cab, ‘Pumped Up Kicks’.

WHAT’S YOUR UNHEALTHIEST HABIT? Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate!

WHERE ARE YOU MOST WHEN YOU’RE NOT AT PEAK PILATES BRITOMART? I try and get out to One Tree Hill for a walk/run when I can – it’s so beautiful there!

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR KICKS? A game of ultimate frisbee with friends is always good fun.

MARMITE OR VEGEMITE? Marmite all the way.

WHAT INANIMATE OBJECT ARE YOU MOST ATTACHED TO? My iPhone… can’t live a day without it.

WHAT’S YOUR PERFECT SATURDAY NIGHT? Fish and chips on the beach.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE AT BRITOMART (APART FROM PEAK PILATES!)? The bean bags on the grass, they’re so cute!

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CRISPY PORK BELLY, CASHEW NUT CARAMEL AND PICKLED WATERMELON SALADSERVES 8

Remove skin from pork belly. Put pork in a steamer for one hour or until it is cooked through and the juices run clear. Place in fridge to cool. Once cooled, slice into pieces of desired size.

Place palm sugar and water in a saucepan, bring to boil and cook till a light caramel colour. In a food processor, blitz the cashews till they resemble a fine crumble. In a blender, blend the garlic, ginger, chilli, fish sauce and lime. Add to caramel and cook for 2 mins, then fold together with the cashew crumble.

Place the rice wine vinegar, brown sugar and water in a pot and heat till sugar is dissolved. Leave to cool. Blanch the pumpkin and daikon in boiling water and then place in pickling liquor.

Heat vegetable oil to 180°C and cook pork until crispy. Toss cooked pork in cashew caramel to season. Mix pickled vegetables with watermelon, spring onion, sesame seeds and a pinch of salt. Garnish pork belly by topping with watermelon salad and finish with baby shiso and coriander.

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WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE MAGAZINE AFTER SCENEZINE?The League Week or Slam Magazine.

WHAT’S IN YOUR POCKET?Keys, phone and chewing gum.

WHAT DO YOU SPEND TOO MUCH MONEY ON?Food!!!

IF YOU WEREN’T A BRITOMART SECURITY GUARD, WHAT WOULD YOU BE?I’d be a freestyle chef.

WHAT’S YOUR PERFECT SUNDAY MORNING?Hungover and craving seafood!

WHAT INVENTION CAN’T YOU LIVE WITHOUT?My car…

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WHAT WOULD YOU RESCUE FIRST IF YOUR HOUSE WAS ON FIRE?My girlfriend, she’s the brains in the relationship LOL!

NAME THREE THINGS IN THE GLOVEBOX OF YOUR CAR.CDs, payslips and my girlfriend’s lip gloss.

WHAT WILL YOUR 15 MINUTES OF FAME BE FOR?Winning the NRL grand final with the Warriors as their team coach LOL!

WHAT WORD OR PHRASE DO YOU MOST OVERUSE?“All right mate?”

ARE YOU A CAT OR A DOG PERSON?Neither, I don’t like stepping in their litter!

WHAT’S YOUR MOST IRRITATING HABIT?Giving people nicknames.

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IS “I DON’T HAVE TIME” AMONG YOUR TOP EXERCISE EXCUSES? LES MILLS SHOOTS THAT ONE DOWN IN FLAMES.

So we’re all ‘time-poor’ these days, right? Well, new from Les Mills is a series of High Intensity Interval Training classes (HIIT): an effective workout that gives you great fitness results in just 30 minutes.

The HIIT sessions have been developed as a result of the latest scientific research, which shows that high-intensity interval training can achieve calorie burn and muscle toning for hours after your workout, as your body replenishes its energy stores and tones your muscles.

It’s common to find that the results you get from exercise plateau somewhere after three to six months. With HIIT training, your muscles just can’t hide. By tapping into new energy sources, you power through those plateaus, achieving fantastic results.

So what can you expect when you take part in a Les Mills HIIT session? Each 30-minute class harnesses the

motivation of team training, develops strength and power, improves shape and gives a great cardiovascular workout.

If you’ve been reluctant to try traditional group fitness classes in the past due to a lack of coordination, don’t worry. HIIT sessions use simple but challenging sports training exercises, so you can concentrate on simply working hard.

Sessions are run by qualified instructors who are experts at motivating you to achieve your best. At the same time, they provide a variety of options to cater for a range of fitness levels. It’s all set to a great soundtrack, making it fun as well as getting you fit fast.

Les Mills Britomart will be trialling HIIT classes over the coming months. The new HIIT sessions will be a great addition to your training routine – twice a week is ideal – to help you achieve your goals faster.

If you’d like to try out a free HIIT class, bring the voucher on this page down to Les Mills Britomart. Keep an eye on www.lesmills.co.nz for more information.

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CONDITIONS: Free Workout must be redeemed by 31st March 2012. This

voucher is not redeemable for cash and is void if on-sold. Workout only available

to New Zealand residents aged 15 and over. Redeemable at Les Mills Auckland

or Les Mills Britomart. The bearer must not have had a trial membership at Les

Mills within the last 12 months nor be a current member. It cannot be used in

conjunction with any other offer or special discount. Les Mills reserves the right

to refuse entry on the grounds of minimum age (15), health & safety.

LES MILLS AUCKLAND 186 Victoria Street West, Auckland City.

LES MILLS BRITOMART2 Britomart Place, Auckland City.

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NAmE: HANNAH SHIEFF POSITION: GRAPHIC DESIGNER

DESCRIBE TWO THINGS YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB. I love the variety of work I’m involved in and the different people I get to work with.

THREE THINGS YOU LOVE ABOUT BRITOMART? The atmosphere, Cafe Hanoi and the bean bags.

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR TONIGHT? Meeting my Uni girlfriends for nibbles on the Shore.

DO YOU COLLECT ANYTHING? I do tend to hold onto little things that have sentimental meaning to me that most people wouldn’t hold on to.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE FUTURE? That my friends and family will be happy and healthy.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO HELP SAVE THE WORLD? Hmmm, I have to work on this one. But for now, smiling at strangers to see if they smile back – it’s a game I play in my head but it’s really nice when a stranger smiles back at you.

WHAT ARE YOU AN EXPERT AT? Being indecisive.

WHAT CAN’T YOU LIVE WITHOUT? Summer holidays with my family and friends.

WHICH BOOK DO YOU WISH YOU HAD WRITTEN? Anything by Katherine Mansfield.

WHAT MUSIC WILL YOU TURN OFF? Savage Garden.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT NZ? Our sandy white beaches lined with pohutukawas.

ONE OF COOLEST PEOPLE I KNOW IS: The inventor of Best Foods mayonnaise.

THE BOLDEST MOVE I EVER MADE:Saying ‘yes’ to the guy down on one knee in front of me.

WHAT DOES THE WORD SOUL BRING TO MIND? Something from deep inside your heart.

TOP FIVE: RESTAURANTSThe GroveCafe HanoiOh CalcuttaThai HouseDave’s cooking

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NAmE: PETE HALLPOSITION: ACCOUNTANTDESCRIBE TWO THINGS YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR JOB.Being a part of transforming the bottom of the town into the talk of the town. And never a dull moment.

THREE THINGS YOU LOVE ABOUT BRITOMART?The energy of the people that work and play in the precinct. The rich history. And the katsu at Smart Sushi.

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR TONIGHT? Having the neighbours over for a BBQ.

DO YOU COLLECT ANYTHING?No.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE FUTURE?Actually nothing. Keep it a mystery.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO HELP SAVE THE WORLD?Worm farming. Enriching the soils of Birkenhead.

WHAT ARE YOU AN EXPERT AT?Impersonating Slash from Guns N’ Roses (enough said).

WHAT CAN’T YOU LIVE WITHOUT?My 6’2” Hughes Fish surfboard.

WHICH BOOK DO YOU WISH YOU HAD WRITTEN?Mind Over Matter by Ranulph Fiennes. An account of the physical and mental challenges of crossing Antarctica unsupported.

WHAT MUSIC WILL YOU TURN OFF?Death metal. Experienced a lifetime’s worth rolled into five days over the New Year break from our neighbouring campers.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT NZ?Has everything packed into a relatively small country.

ONE OF COOLEST PEOPLE I KNOW IS:Our little man Ollie. Six months old and a huge amount of fun.

THE BOLDEST MOVE I EVER MADE:Becoming a dad.

WHAT DOES THE WORD SOUL BRING TO MIND?Ray Charles.

TOP FIVE: NEW ZEALAND CAMPING SPOTSSpirits Bay, Cape ReingaWhananaki, WhangareiWhangapoua, Great BarrierMartins Bay, Hollyford ValleyMatai Bay, Karikari Peninsula

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The weather was a bit rubbish, but we still loved the lead-up to Christmas at Britomart.

Fairy lights, parties, late night shopping, free

giftwrapping and the big red bow on the Kathryn wilson Shoe

Box. lovely!

wE wiSHED YOU A MERRY CHRiSTMAS

BRITOMART ONLINELatest news and features, RSS feeds, Facebook, Twitter – there’s another whole world of Britomart online. With useful stuff like an online Britomart business directory, a monthly gig guide, the latest parking deals and info on all the shops, restaurants and bars in the precinct. And you can sign up to get Scenezine delivered. All right! www.britomart.org

BRITOMART: THE DOCOA full-length documentary by independent filmmaker Stephanie Bennett delves into the history and evolution of the Britomart precinct. Watch it at www.britomart.org or on our BritomartNZ channel on YouTube.

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ALL THING BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFULWhen WORLD opens on Tyler Street, we won’t just be getting a fashion icon, we’ll be getting a beauty mecca too. WORLD Beauty curates products from around the globe, from the ultra-luxurious to the quirky and offbeat. The only criterion is that WORLD finds it beautiful. Like Amouage, a niche luxury fragrance house that draws inspiration from its birthplace, the Sultanate of Oman. And creates some of the most finely crafted and exotic fragrances in the world… exclusively at WORLD.

HOP TO ITDid you know… Britomart Car Park is a Cityhop location base. Cityhop is a car-share service that hires cars by the hour, day or week to individuals and businesses. And one of these wee eco-friendly vehicles lives at Britomart – perfect for popping out to meetings. Sign up online at www.cityhop.co.nz

RYDING HIGHYippee, we’re getting our very own hair salon at Britomart. The Scenezine girls are pleased. And not just any salon… Ryder, a veritable institution on the Auckland fashion and beauty scene. It’s going in on the corner of Britomart Place and Customs Street East and is due to open May. Snip snip!

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SHOP ONE NIGHTThe one-night online shopping frenzy format is coming to New Zealand, and the inaugural event is to be anchored at Britomart. For one evening only, the country’s top fashion labels and stores will offer exclusive online deals, gifts with purchase, one-off items and limited-edition products. The event will be brought to life by live streaming, blogging and posting from a host of fashion bloggers, celebs, designers and editors based at The Nathan Club. Shop One Night runs from 5pm till midnight on Thursday 23 February – so get that credit card limbered up! www.shoponenight.co.nz

BRiTOMART BUSINESS DIReCToRY

1885 BRiTOMARTStanbeth House 27 Galway Street 09 551 3100

AGENTS & MERCHANTSRoukai Lane 44 Customs Street East 09 309 5854

ANDREw BARBERMasonic House Level 3, 30-32 Customs Street East 021 230 4773

ART SPACEMasonic HouseLevel 1, 30-32 Customs Street East 021 328 890

AUCkLAND ARTS FESTiVALQuay Building Level 1, 108 Quay Street 09 309 0101

BEYOND DESiGNOld Sofrana House Level 3, 18 Customs Street East 09 306 4140

BiG COMMUNiCATiONSLevy Building Level 2, 20 Customs Street East 09 304 2810

BRAZiLiAN TRAiNiNG ACADEMYQuay Building Level 3, 106-108 Quay Street 09 356 7120

BREw ON QUAYWharf Police Building 102 Quay Street 09 302 2085

BRiTOMART CAR PARkCnr Quay Street and Britomart Place09 300 6190

THE BRiTOMART COUNTRY CLUB 31 Galway Street 09 303 2541

BRiTOMART SECURiTY53 Galway Street 021 550 719

BRiTOMART VALET Britomart Place or Gore Street drop-off 09 300 6190

BRiTOMART VENUES Nathan Building 51 Galway Street 09 550 4489

THE BUSiNESS BAkERYUnion Fish Co. Building Level 1, 118 Quay Street 09 367 9464

BUZZ CHANNELOld Sofrana House Level 2, 18 Customs Street East 09 379 8920

CAAHT STUDiO ARCHiTECTSOld Sofrana House Level 3, 18 Customs Street East 09 307 6600

CAFE HANOiExcelsior House Cnr Commerce and Galway Streets 09 302 3478

CiTY BOxiNG Quay Building Level 4, 106-108 Quay Street 09 377 6133

CiTY FARMERS’ MARkET Gore Street 027 346 1762

CLARkE NEwTONBuckland Building Level 2, 34 Customs Street East 09 362 0069

CLENDONS Levy Building Level 1, 20 Customs Street East 09 306 8000

COAST NEw ZEALANDAltrans Building 104 Quay Street 09 354 4552

CO-LABAtrium on Takutai 57 Tyler Street 09 550 6456

THE CONCEPT STORESeafarers Building 54 Tyler Street 09 365 2969

COOP10 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 373 2906

COOPER AND COMPANYMaritime Building Level 3, 130 Quay Street 09 914 8431

COUCOUMasonic House 30 Customs Street East 09 366 1694

CURATEShowcase 5A Gore Street 09 379 7500

DEBUTBarrington Building 10 Customs Street East 09 368 5771

DiSTRiCT DiNiNGCharter Customs Building 54 Customs Street East 09 368 5315

DUNCAN COTTERiLL LAwYERSCPO Building Level 1, 12 Queen Street 09 309 1948

EBiSUUnion Fish Co. Building 116-118 Quay Street 09 300 5271

ENViROSPECAustralis House Level 1, Cnr Gore and Galway Streets09 889 2190

ENZO ADViSORS LTDStanbeth House Level 2, 28 Customs Street East 09 376 6070

ERNST & YOUNGErnst & Young Building 2 Takutai Square 09 377 4790

ESPRESSO wORkSHOP BRiTOMART Atrium on Takutai 11 Britomart Place 09 302 3691

EVENT BASE Quay Building Level 2, 108 Quay Street 09 303 4373

FABRiC STRUCTURE SYSTEMSQuay Building Level 2, 108 Quay Street

09 303 4373

FACTORY LANEKiwi Tavern Level 1, 23 Britomart Place09 550 4489

FiNANCiAL MARkETS AUTHORiTYErnst & Young Building Level 5, 2 Takutai Square 09 985 4870

GENERATOR Stanbeth House Level 1, 28 Customs Street East 09 551 2148

GiANT AUCkLANDBritomart Car Park Building 88 Quay Street 09 368 7561

GREENHOUSE CLEANTECHBarrington Building Level 1, 10-12 Customs Street East 09 303 0105

iNHOUSE Barrington Building Level 2, 10-12 Customs Street East 09 368 7388

iNSiGHT Old Sofrana House Level 1, 18 Customs Street East 09 919 6000

JO MALONEAtrium on Takutai 37 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 309 4418

kATE SYLVESTERSeafarers Building 58 Tyler Street 09 307 3282

kATHRYN wiLSON12 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 367 6865

kikki kAtrium on Takutai 39 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 374 4499

kkDCBarrington Building Level 3, 10-12 Customs Street East 09 951 5387

kOTAHiNorthern Steamship Co. Building Level 1, 122 Quay Street 09 551 8500

L’ASSiETTE Atrium on Takutai 9 Britomart Place 09 309 0961

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LAUNDROMAT BOUTiQUEBarrington Building 12 Customs Street East 09 303 3133

LES MiLLS BRiTOMARTCnr Quay Street and Britomart Place 09 367 2280

L’OCCiTANEAtrium on Takutai 47 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 303 3251

LONELY DOG GALLERYLevy Building 20 Customs Street East 09 550 7170

LULULEMON ATHLETiCAAtrium on Takutai 43 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 307 1594

LY DESiGNStanbeth House Level 2, 28 Customs Street East 09 363 2098

M.A.C COSMETiCSAtrium on Takutai 35 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 358 4200

MACPACOld Sofrana House 16 Customs Street East 09 379 7859

MADEMasonic House 32 Customs Street East 09 366 1693

MAERSk NEw ZEALAND CPO Building Level 3, 12 Queen Street 0800 MAERSK

MATERiAL CREATiVEAustralis House Level 1, Cnr Gore and Galway Streets09 974 2964

MATTHEw DOwNESBuckland Building Level 4, 34 Customs Street East 021 334 711

MExiCOKiwi Tavern 23 Britomart Place 09 366 1759

MiLk (NZ) LTD Altrans Building Level 3, 104 Quay Street 09 366 6152

MiNDHiVE Barrington Building Level 3, 10-12 Customs Street East 09 951 5386

NETwORk ViSUALSAltrans Building Level 2, 104 Quay Street 09 309 6066

NEw iMPROVED LTDOld Sofrana House Level 3, 18 Customs Street East 09 303 3573

NEw ZEALAND GREEN BUiLDiNG COUNCiL Old Sofrana House Level 2, 18 Customs Street East 09 379 3996

NikE BRiTOMARTAtrium on Takutai 30 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 550 6453

NORTHERN STEAMSHiP CO.Northern Steamship Co. Building 122 Quay Street 09 374 3952

ONiTSUkA TiGERShowcase 2C Commerce Street 09 307 6975

ONLiNE REPUBLiCExcelsior House Level 4, 6 Commerce Street 09 950 2217

PEAk PiLATESAtrium on Takutai 60 Galway Street 09 377 1718

PEARL FiSHER CAPiTALBuckland Building Level 1, 34 Customs Street East 09 280 1021

PHARMACEUTiCAL SOLUTiONSNorthern Steamship Co. Building Level 2, 122 Quay Street 09 379 8205

PiTA PiT BRiTOMARTAtrium on Takutai 7 Britomart Place 09 357 0000

THE POi ROOMShowcase 32 Galway Street 021 899 562

PRECiNCT CAFEUnion Fish Co. Building 52 Tyler Street 09 300 5275

QUAY STREET CAFEMaritime Building 130 Quay Street 09 337 0088

RACkETRoukai Lane 44 Customs Street East 09 309 5854

SARGE’S2B Commerce Street 021 292 3873

SHAkY iSLES COFFEE CO.Excelsior House 22 Customs Street East 09 377 9310

SHiNEStanbeth House Level 3, 28 Customs Street East 09 373 4430

SiLO THEATREQuay Building Level 1, 108 Quay Street 09 366 0339

SkULL AND BONESKiwi Tavern Level 2, 23 Britomart Place 09 950 5900

SMART SUSHiAtrium on Takutai 48 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 369 1771

SMiTH wiNE & COCkTAiL BARLevy Building Cnr Galway and Commerce Streets 09 309 5529

SOiREEAustralis House Level 1, Cnr Gore and Galway Streets 09 302 2796

SOUL ENViRONMENTSOld Sofrana House Level 1, 18 Customs Street East 09 377 6822

SOUTHERN CROSS HEALTH SOCiETYErnst & Young Building Level 1, 2 Takutai Square 09 356 0925

STOLEN RUMBuckland Building Level 3, 34 Customs Street East 09 309 2905

STOREROOMBuckland Building 34 Customs Street East 09 358 2848

TED BAkERAtrium on Takutai 31 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 307 2044

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TiMBERLAND BRiTOMARTShowcase 2C Commerce Street 09 309 2716

TOA ARCHiTECTSAustralis House Level 1, Cnr Gore and Galway Streets 09 974 2964

TYLER STREET GARAGE120 Quay Street 09 300 5279

VEDACPO Building Level 1, 12 Queen Street 09 367 6200

ViCE NZMasonic House Level 1, 30-32 Customs Street East 09 354 4125

wATERMARk LTDStanbeth House Level 2, 28 Customs Street East 09 300 3250

wESTPAC BANk BRANCHAtrium on Takutai 51 Te Ara Tāhuhu Walking Street 09 348 9394

wESTPAC NEw ZEALANDWestpac on Takutai Square Level 1, 16 Takutai Square Customer service 0800 400 600

wORLDSeafarers Building 60 Tyler Street 09 373 3034

YOOBEEShowcase 2D Commerce Street 0800 496 6233

YOUNG & SHANDOld Sofrana House Level 2, 18 Customs Street East 09 282 4680

ZAMBESiSeafarers Building 56 Tyler Street 09 303 1701

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