Fix & Fogg, New Zealand’s favourite peanut butter purveyors, has teamed up with Good Dog Bad Dog, the city’s top dog dealers, to create something truly special.
The new hoagie, playfully christened as ‘Good Fogg Bad Fogg’, marks the longstanding friendship between the two brands, a collaboration which was ‘always going to happen’ according to Good Dog Bad Dog’s Oliver Simon.
Featuring charred chicken, Fix & Fogg’s legendary Smoke and Fire peanut butter, McClure’s sweet and spicy pickles, American cheese and a smattering of iceberg lettuce for some crunch (and a virtuous touch of greenery), this new offering joins Good Dog Bad Dog’s infamously naughty menu of loaded hot dogs and hoagies.
Here for a good time, not a long time, the hoagie is available at Good Dog Bad Dog’s Commercial Bay location from Tuesday 10th November.
Plus, to mark the occasion in true style, you’ll be able to chow down at a tasty pop-up event taking place at Fix Fogg’s Newmarket window, this Friday 4th December. From 4pm find frosty Garage Project beer, Part Time Ranger drinks and Good Fogg Bad Foggs galore (plus a special Fix & Fogg dessert to boot).
With glorious weather soon about the hit us in spades (we hope), now marks the perfect time to get organised and look at booking a night or two outdoors before the rest of the country gets there first, seeing as we can’t travel overseas. Let’s face it, camping isn’t for everyone, so for those who are wanting to get a taste of the outdoors while still having full protection from the elements, access to a comfortable bed and flushing toilet, glamping is the perfect fall-back. If you’re after something a little more ‘tenthouse suite’ and less ‘haphazard bivouac’, there’s an array of glamping abodes up and down the country that will serve as everything you could want and more.
The Round Tent
Just ten minutes from Raglan stands The Round Tent, a Mongolian style yurt which uses distinctively luxe furnishings to create a superbly relaxing and unique abode. You can kick back by the willow-lined pond and revel in the scenery by day, while the on-site fire-pit creates a wonderful place to while away the evenings.
Woodpecker Hut This off-the-grid timber home boasts intermittent phone service, meaning more time immersed in the outdoors and less time scrolling through Instagram. Enjoy the sweeping ocean vistas by day, while at night, you can witness a sky like no other thanks to minimal light pollution.
Woodpecker Hut
Fallow Hills Venture down to North Wairarapa (just under a two-hour drive from Wellington) and you’ll find Fallow Hills. Serving as the ultimate romantic escape, you can expect a queen-sized bed, wood-burning stove and two side-by-side claw-foot outdoor bathtubs.
Clifton Glamping
Serving up picturesque views of the Maraetotara river, dense forests and rolling green countryside, Clifton Glamping is Hawke’s Bay’s glorious hidden gem that is worth seeking out. Beautifully decorated tents comprise a semi-outdoor kitchen, while the glamping site itself offers outdoor showers and bathtubs for a serene experience to remember.
Clifton Glamping
Kekerengu
Situated just 40 minutes north of Kaikoura lies the Kekerengu, set smack-bang in the middle of Ngaio Downs sheep and beef farm. Three large luxury tents create the perfect spot for a group getaway, while the positioning — they all look out towards the rolling ocean — ensures that any guests are served up a supreme sunrise experience.
Fossil Bay Lodge
Just a stone’s throw away from Auckland, Waiheke’s Fossil Bay Lodge is ideal for a last-minute weekend getaway. The romantically quaint lodge offers an array of lotus belle boutique tents, all decked out with carpet, plush queen beds and private bathrooms.
The turbulence of this year has left no industry unscathed, whether that be hospitality, travel, beauty, the arts — or fashion. For some, it’s brought into focus the delicate thread on which everything hangs, for others, the impossibility of continuing at the same rate that things have been going until now.
Fashion’s reckoning had been occurring for some time within the sustainability and ethics sector. Ever since the 2013 Rana Plaza disaster, in which 1,134 people were killed in a garment factory collapse in Bangladesh, conversation, thought and action has been swirling around the churn of fast fashion and the relentless march of the seasonal fashion calendar. Most of the industry has a long way to go to address this.
The new Britomart Maggie Marilyn store, designed by Katie Lockhart
From the time she launched her label in 2016, Maggie Hewitt of Maggie Marilyn has made it her mission to prioritise manufacturing and retail practises that care for both the Earth and its inhabitants, and her methods have evolved with each new season. The latest evolution has come after a year of reflection for Hewitt, who announced this week that her label will no longer be stocked with wholesalers. Instead, it will be sold on a direct-to-consumer basis from maggiemarilyn.com, and the newly-unveiled flagship store in Britomart — designed by renowned interior designer Katie Lockhart, Hewitt intends for it to be the first of many stores around the world.
“Our purpose is to use fashion to create a better world. Our mission is to help transition the fashion industry to one that is transparent, circular, regenerative and inclusive,” said Hewitt in a statement. “Our vision is for a healthy planet, empowered people and an economy that puts these things first.”
Somewhere Sport
Moving away from the traditional, seasonal fashion calendar, Maggie Marilyn will now be released as 95 percent ‘Somewhere’ pieces — the brand’s range of more affordable seasonless basics made with traceable fabrics — and 5 percent ‘Forever’ capsules, designed to reflect the whimsical and colourful aesthetic that drew many to the brand in the first place.
As part of this launch, Hewitt has released Somewhere Sport, a leisurewear range of track pants and shorts, crewneck sweaters, one shoulder singlets and more, all in-keeping with the ethos of traceability and circularity. Both ranges also have an extended size range, now available in sizes 6 to 20.
While Maggie Marilyn got its flying start selling through international e-tailers like Net-a-Porter, the goalposts have shifted and now it’s about being sustainable in the original sense of the word — able to be maintained, long term. With a mission to use fashion to create a better world, Hewitt is well on her way with her latest venture.
Longer evenings and warmer nights mean one thing: the chance to enjoy good times with good company. Enter the Gin Rosa Malfy Gintonica, a sophisticated yet unfussy cocktail that makes the perfect partner for summer entertaining. Starring Malfy Gin Rosa, an elegant fusion of Sicilian pink grapefruit, Italian lemons, handpicked juniper and fine botanicals, this delicate and deliciously fruity gin provides the perfect anchor for this relaxed aperitivo cocktail. Inspired by the Amalfi lifestyle, Italian-owned Malfy Gin embodies the essence of La Dolce Vita. Also known as the Malfy way of life, this philosophy is realised in effortlessly refreshing cocktails like the Gin Rosa Malfy Gintonica. With assembly as simple as splashing and stirring, you can spend more time soaking up those special moments. Cheers to that.
Ingredients 50ml Malfy Gin Rosa 150ml Fever Tree elderflower tonic 5ml sweet vermouth (such as Lillet) Pink grapefruit and rosemary sprig, to serve
Method Build ingredients in a glass over cubed ice and gently stir to combine. Garnish with a wheel of pink grapefruit and a sprig of rosemary.
We’ve filled our shelves with the latest and greatest novels, gotten swept up in the gripping appeal of non-fiction, now we turn our attention to memoirs — the art of a true story, crafted from memories and written in one’s own words. Lifting the curtain on interesting lives across the globe, these memoirs span from scientists and single mothers to comedy kings and modernist masters.
Girl Decodedby Rana el Kaliouby Rana el Kaliouby, a young, Muslim woman, became a global pioneer in emotional AI after co-founding Affectiva, a company that revolutionised technology. This captivating memoir follows the scientist’s quest to reclaim our humanity by imbuing technology with EQ to counteract our emotionally-blind digital universe.
A Very Punchable Faceby Colin Jost The head writer at Saturday Night Live pens his memoir as a series of hilarious essays that pull back the curtain on the funnyman’s colourful life, and reveal why he has had to learn, on more than one occasion, how to take a punch.
The Hungover Gamesby Sophie Heawood Funny, poignant and painfully honest, this is the story of one woman’s journey from a carefree life in Los Angeles to suddenly facing the challenge of motherhood, on her own. Told with frank and fearless humour, it’s easy to see why this soulful, unflinching, tribute to single mothers was so widely acclaimed.
The See-Through House: My Father in Full Colourby Shelley Klein Having grown up in a modernist house that was like a work of art, with a father (Bernat Klein) whose textiles were hugely influential to 60s and 70s design, Shelley Klein frames her own world by delving into the fascinating, creative life of her father.
Award-winning Parnell restaurant Cibo has served its elegant, seasonal fare to celebrities and us common folk alike for over 20 years, and it is fair to say the kitchen knows a thing or two (or three) about turning out a special plate.
This year, the stalwart is turning things up a notch with a festive menu sure to knock the metaphorical socks off any discerning gastronomes, helping us put this hellish year behind us in the most delicious way.
For group bookings, the menu is available as a two, three or four course experience, with each option including side orders, tea and coffee. Cibo also offers private dining tables, so groups wanting to really kick back and embrace the festive spirit can do so in privacy while the attentive staff facilitate every last detail.
From left: Cibo’s ‘Phenomenal’ pina colada; Lamb with cauliflower, hazelnut and mint
Staying true to the refined, quality produce-led style Cibo is known and loved for, the offering spans land, sea and earth to bring together a delightful combination of interesting flavours on each plate.
On arrival, each Christmas group booking receives sustainably-sourced North Fiordland whitebait snacks. Then, an appetizer comprising crayfish and scallops, spiced butter, burnt coconut and macadamia is followed by the diners’ choice of entrée and main, of which there are four options each. The salmon ‘NYC bagel’ with cream cheese and pancetta is particularly intriguing, as is the lamb and sticky rib with cauliflower, hazelnut and mint. Sweet-tooths will find a lot to love within the dessert menu — pavlova with afghan pieces, dulcey cremeaux, chocolate and walnuts, anyone?
Kicked off with a ‘Phenomenal’ pina colada (or followed up with one), we think Cibo’s Christmas menu will have you feeling pretty phenomenal, too.
Cibo’s Christmas menu is available now until 23rd December.
For thirty years, Cloudy Bay has captured the essence of Marlborough in its iconic, high-quality wines. From the estate’s flagship grape variety, Sauvignon Blanc, to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and the delicately sparkling Pelorus, the winery — now with vineyards in both Marlborough and Central Otago — transports New Zealand’s famed sensibility of nature and excellence to the world.
Now, the ritual of serving wine has been reimagined by the winery, resulting in an alluring and contemporary way to experience their wines at select restaurants around Auckland.
We’ve got your first look at what you might be able to expect below, and stay tuned next week for the official reveal.
Alongside his father Graham and brother Ollie, Scrap Wall has sold many of New Zealand’s most prestigious properties through their family business Wall Real Estate. His unerring eye for design is also applied to his work as an artist. Here, the fan of unbridled creativity and supporter of local talent shares a few of his favourite things.
“On the left is a Jonathan Zawada marble table from Sarah Cottier Gallery in Sydney, which was my first acquisition as artistic director of Sydney Art Month in 2014. It reminds me of good times celebrating creativity.
On top of the table are two double-ended goblets by glass artist Luke Jacomb alongside a tiny cube of pyrite, which is the only mineral that creates a naturally forming geometric shape, which I find fascinating. The other two cubes are crafted from anodised aluminium and are by NZ artist Peter Robinson. The photo is of my beautiful boy Teddy under a pohutukawa tree, which I keep on my bedside table.
In the rear is a juicer which was a gift from my grandmother, who recently turned 100. Despite being crudely repaired at some point by my grandfather, it still works a treat. On the small middle cube are Martin Margiela’s Babushka dolls, a gift from my brother and a great representation of my love of my family. Alongside is my late grandfather’s drill kit, which I keep as a reminder to be organised.
On the mirror cube by Sam Lennon (to the right) is my favourite artwork by the late Bill Culbert. I love its pure simplicity. In front sits a stainless steel cast of my own hand, with a black ribbon tied around the forefinger to remind me to always look forward. In the foreground on the floor is my son Teddy’s first painting, and on top sits a toy replica of BMW’s Art Car that raced in Le Mans, with artist Jenny Holzer’s truisms printed on it which include: “Protect me from what I want”, “Lack of charisma can be fatal”, “You are so complex you don’t respond to danger”, “Monomania is a prerequisite of success” and “The unobtainable is very attractive”. Each of these statements resonate with me deeply.
The books in the foreground are ones I always come back to; Gerhard Richter’s The Daily Practice of Painting, Herzog & de Meuron’s Natural History, an accompanying catalogue documenting an exhibition about nothing, Donald Judd’s Complete Writings, Fiona Connor’s recent publication, and the book Black Paintings. The lamp to the right is Achille Castiglioni for Flos, which is a genius assemblage that sees a car headlight on a fishing rod. On the wall is an artwork by Matthew Allen.”
Artisan jeweller Brent Sutcliffe is one of the country’s most skilled craftspeople in the realm of fine jewellery. With over 30 years of experience creating bespoke pieces for discerning clients, both on our shores and in the UK, the name Sutcliffe is synonymous with exquisite, hand-crafted pieces of unparalleled quality.
Sutcliffe’s in-house collections are just as stunning as the bespoke creations, with the latest additions taking cues from nature, as many of the maker’s stunning pieces have done in the past. A series of butterfly pendants and sleeper earrings are beautifully delicate, formed from four diamonds measuring 6.5mm wide by 6mm tall, complemented by rose gold, white gold or yellow gold.
Whimsical yellow gold flower earrings are also joining the fold, rendered in sweet, stylised shapes as either a sleeper or a drop earring.
Both the butterfly and flower designs are simple and classical, yet with a modern twist, in-keeping with the Sutcliffe style coveted by many. With more to come, these pieces are available now, and with gifting season upon us we suggest you start dropping some very pointed hints — or just treat yourself.
We all have our own traditions when it comes to Christmas. The time of year that sees most of us gathering with our nearest and dearest, returning once more to treasured rituals, is steeped in memory and meaning. For their 2020 Christmas collection, Ecoya has tapped into the importance of traditions, celebrating the aforementioned from three different parts of the Pacific with its three festive fragrances.
Lagoon is inspired by the festive season in the Pacific Islands, tempering sweet coconut palm with hints of sea salt and creamy vanilla, brought together with gentle touches of frangipani and rose. Sakura is a nod to Indonesia’s celebrations with a citrusy mix of Indonesian pear and tropical pineapple nectar, muddled with sweet Mirabelle plum and pomelo and finished with notes of Sambac Jasmine, sakura and geranium atop a base of amber and red fruits.
The iconic Fresh Pine scent, now into its ninth year, conjures the Christmas spirit from Australia and New Zealand, capturing the essence of our sun-soaked holiday season with its grassy glow of fresh pine needles, freshly-sawn forest woods, citrus and rosewoods. Available within Ecoya’s Madison Jar, Monty Jar and Tea Light candles, plus the Mini Diffuser and Car Diffuser, this year sees the addition of the Fragranced Ceramic Stone to the collection, designed to be hung in the home to gently perfume a linen cupboard or wardrobe.
Also new to the gifting fold are the natural beeswax Fragranced Taper Candles, sure to be an in-demand inclusion to the living space in three of Ecoya’s most popular fragrances: French Pear, Lotus Flower and Guava & Lychee Sorbet.
With so many options to choose from, safe to say Ecoya has us all covered when it comes to gifting this year — after all, who doesn’t love a candle?
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