No day on the water is complete without this seriously tasty catering service courtesy of Azabu, Ebisu and NSP

10 Mar 2021

While the weather is warm and the sailing action is heating up, Aucklanders have been taking every opportunity to head out on the water. That said, a successful boat day requires a few crucial boxes to be ticked, the most important of which is catering. Thankfully, Savor’s new service is set to take all the hassle out of ensuring guests have ample food and drinks to keep them sustained throughout the day.

Recently launching its onboard catering service, Savor Group (behind such beloved Auckland eateries as Azabu, Ebisu, Ostro and Non Solo Pizza) has come up with a range of delicious options for virtually any kind of day on the water. Whether you’re on a charter boat with full kitchen facilities or a smaller yacht with next to nothing, Savor is offering a vast and varied menu covering canapés, ‘fork n walk’ bites and larger dishes that can either be eaten as prepared or simply heated before serving. There is also a more comprehensive service available, in which one of the group’s talented chefs will come on board to cook a sit-down coursed meal for guests.

The food itself is of the high calibre we have come to expect from Savor’s lauded eateries. Think exceptionally fresh sushi and sashimi platters, seafood platters, oyster bars, Italian antipasto and an array of substantial set menus.

Not forgetting the all-important libations to accompany the delicious food, Savor’s service also includes bar packages that offer premium beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options, or even an onboard mixologist if you would rather indulge in a refreshing cocktail or two.

So next time you find yourself planning a day on the water, leave the food prep to the experts at Savor, while you kick back for an afternoon of fuss-free cruising.

Discover the full menu and order online here or email [email protected] for more information

savorgoods.co.nz/catering

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9 things you didn’t know about Emirates Team New Zealand skipper, Peter Burling

10 Mar 2021

You’ll likely recognise Peter Burling as the man who is at the forefront of Emirates Team New Zealand’s America’s Cup defence. Known for his quiet leadership and steady hand at the wheel and driven by his love for sailing and his passion for the ocean, Burling is perhaps one of our more understated sporting champions (particularly for one so accomplished). Here, we round up nine things you might not know about the impressive sailor who has the Auld Mug in his sights.

1. Peter Burling is not only one of New Zealand’s most accomplished sailors, but also on a quest to become an environmental leader.

2. As passionate about the health of the ocean as he is about sailing, Burling founded marine conservation charity, Live Ocean, with sailing partner Blair Tuke.

3. Burling is the youngest helmsman to ever hold the America’s Cup, thanks to Team New Zealand’s victory in Bermuda in 2017 (which he won when he was just 26). Now, he is leading Emirates Team New Zealand’s 2021 defence.

4. The Tauranga-born sailor is also an Olympic gold and silver medallist, has won a slew of world championship titles and has raced around the world in the Volvo Ocean Race.

5. Burling is a two-time World Sailor of the Year, a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit and more recently was awarded the 2020 Magnus Olsson prize for his indelible contribution to the world of sailing.

6. Known for his cool, unruffled demeanour at the helm, Burling carries more than his fair share of responsibilities. While he continues to strive for perfection on the America’s Cup and Olympic racecourses, he will also soon begin a new challenge as co-CEO of NZ SailGP.

7. Burling is rarely seen far from the ocean even when he’s not competing. If he isn’t on a boat, you’ll find him diving, surfing or foil boarding.

8. Burling and his teammates have a zero-tolerance policy for bullshit and have been known to secretly place a “No Wanker” sticker on their boats.

9. When American Magic crashed on the Hauraki Gulf during the Prada Cup, Burling jumped in and drove the ETNZ chase boat to help with the rescue mission.

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Confused by the terminology? Our sailing glossary has all you need to know to keep up with the state of play

10 Mar 2021

While sailing is exciting for its fans, its hyper-specific nautical terms, regatta norms and general rules can be confusing for a novice to understand. In a bid to clear the muddied waters, we have thrown together something of a cheat sheet for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge.

THE TERMS
‘Stuffing It’ or ‘Splash Down’
This is when the boat drops off the foils and the hulls hit the water, usually in a very dramatic fashion that soaks the sailors.

‘Velocity Made Good’ (VMG)
A term used in yacht racing to indicate the speed of a sailboat towards (or from) the direction of the wind.

‘Fly Time’
The amount of time the boat spends foiling. The ideal situation would be for a team to make it around the entire course with 100 percent fly time, which means their hull never touches the water.

‘Wingwash’
When sailboats sail close to each other, one can affect the other’s quality of wind. The result of this change is sometimes called “wingwash.”

‘One & In’
This term is used to describe a boat that only needs to make one more tack/jibe to make the next mark.

‘Split & Cover’
As the boats approach the top or bottom marks, they must decide how to navigate them. If they choose the same mark, it’s referred to as a ‘cover,’ and if they go in opposite directions, it’s a ‘split.’

‘Dialling Down’
A strategic move that often arises in crossing situations, this is when one boat tries to force the other further downwind in an attempt to throw them off course.

‘Dialing Up’
Something that typically comes up around the start of a race, this is when one boat will attempt to force the other upwind.

‘Squall’
Referring to a strong and sudden rise in wind that usually lasts a few minutes, this phenomenon can make sailing conditions particularly challenging.

Bonus: How to Tie a Cleat Hitch in 3 Simple Steps
The cleat hitch is a simple knot to master and is usually used for securing boats to a dock. It ties and unties quickly and neatly and will be the easiest way to impress your friends next time you’re out on the water.

1. Bring the rope under the far side of the cleat, then around and under the opposite horn.

2. Go over the middle of the cleat and make a figure 8 around the two horns.

3. Make a small loop in the rope, then turn it over (to the left) in your hand and loop over the bottom horn of the cleat. Pull tight.

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Wondering what to wear on the water? Dress to impress in this Emilia Wickstead piece

10 Mar 2021

An ode to the Southern Seas, Emilia Wickstead’s latest collection was inspired by the designer’s Samoan/New Zealand roots. After discovering The Faery Lands of the South Seas (a non-fiction book from the 1920s) on her daughter’s shelf, Wickstead sought to evoke the idea of journeys across the seas, creating a beautiful, illustrated sailboat print that was splashed across cotton poplin skirts, cropped shirts and dresses.

Luckily for us, one such dress has just landed at Simon James, making our decisions around what to wear for a day on the water, much easier. Paying subtle homage to the sailing, while still feeling simple and sophisticated, this printed dress is the perfect boat-day piece.

www.simonjames.co.nz

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In Zegna’s new campaign, the question of manliness takes a personal turn

9 Mar 2021

Ermenegildo Zegna continues to explore the question of ‘what makes a man?’ in its new campaign, examining the theme of modern masculinity through a distinctly personal lens.

Centred around Gabriel-Kane Day-Lewis, Zegna’s new imagery takes a look at what has made the model/musician the man he is today — pulling the influence of his upbringing into sharp focus by including his mother (five-time César-award-winning actress) Isabelle Adjani, into the shoot as well.

By asking Yasmina to turn the camera on her son, and present him in the way that she sees him, Zegna flips the script from ‘what makes a man?’ to ‘what makes my man?’. Throughout the campaign, shot in Oasi Zegna (the birthplace of the brand itself) Yasmina and Day-Lewis reflect on the lessons and values that define the latter as a modern man — both styled in a selection of sleek, tailored looks from Zegna’s Spring/Summer 2021 collection.

In this way, the lauded brand is asking all of us to consider our contemporary ideals, and how these materialise in the men that are the most important to us. It is a call to turn inward and be accountable for our own assumptions and expectations of masculinity and how, perhaps, those can shift and change.

An elegant expression of manliness, in line with the kinds of clothes that Ermenegildo Zegna is known for creating, this new campaign perfectly encapsulates the essence of the brand and offers a thought-provoking twist on the campaigns of old — anchoring it firmly in a contemporary conext.

www.zegna.com

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It’s your last chance to pre-order Dom Pérignon’s luxurious on-water Champagne delivery service

9 Mar 2021

It’s forecast to be a glorious (and exciting) couple of days out on the water this weekend, and what better pairing for the occasion than an effervescent glass — or two — of prestige Champagne?

Thanks to Dom Pérignon’s on-water summer delivery experience, this can be facilitated in the most luxurious way possible. Dedicated concierge service Dom Pérignon on Deck will see chilled cases of Dom Pérignon Vintage 2010 delivered directly to your yacht on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, this Friday and Saturday the 12th and 13th of March.

Place your pre-order via the Delivery on Deck website before 3pm, Wednesday 10th March, and JP Ribs and Machina Charters’ custom Dom Pérignon ribs will pull up to you with aplomb, delivering the goods (perfectly chilled and ready to pop) on the day.

Should you prefer your Champagne on dry land, we recommend heading to Saxon + Parole this weekend to experience the venue’s Dom Pérignon Lounge. Book a booth to enjoy a Dom Pérignon and oyster experience, or make the most of these summer sunsets with a line-up of Auckland’s top DJs providing the ultimate soundtrack at Saxon + Parole’s Luminous Nights events, taking place on the evenings of Friday 12th and Saturday 13th March.

So, what are you waiting for? The pre-order window for Dom Pérignon on Deck closes at 3pm Wednesday 10th of March, so make sure you book online to secure this luxurious experience, dedicated to bringing you and any guests on board a unique moment of decadence.

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Our brand new Autumn Issue is here, offering inspiration and vision for the year ahead

8 Mar 2021

In planning our new issue, we felt inspired by the ways in which New Zealand had been put on the map in the last year. Not only as one of the safer countries in the world (as far as Covid was concerned) but also, for our efforts in hosting one of the biggest sporting events of the year — America’s Cup.

Dedicating a section to the America’s Cup, we looked at some of the key players to know, the best places to go and the seafaring etiquette everyone should be aware of as they head out on the water. From Peter Burling to Patrizio Bertelli to a glossary of terms for sailing novices, this section celebrates the culture and excitement around the Cup, and will prove an invaluable resource.

Elsewhere, we sought to highlight the talent of formidable Kiwis with profiles on design guru Arch Macdonnell and silver screen darling Melanie Lynskey, as well as the raft of inspiring up-and-comers in our ‘People to Watch 2021’ section. From a superyacht designer to a New York Times bestselling author to the man on a mission to change the way we shop, these are the people giving us hope for the future.

Of course, our Gastronomy section is packed with delicious dishes to eat now, a guide for finding the tastiest vegan dishes everyone will love, a deep-dive into some of the tastiest sweet dishes around and a few words of advice from hospitality guru Sophie Gilmour about starting an eatery. But if cultural consumption is more what you’re hungering for, our Culture section is equally full of recommendations around what to watch, read and listen to in the coming months.

Over in Design, we explore the fantastical, utopian worlds of digital art and look at an exquisite property tucked into a remote part of Waiheke Island, alongside detailing the simplest ways to spruce up your interiors. Similarly, our fashion section will see you adequately equipped for an Autumnal change-up, with new labels to know, trends to get on board with and a masterclass in style with the new Creative Director of luxury womenswear label Adrienne Winkelmann, Jessica Grubiša.

And if your feet are starting to feel itchy as we approach the season when we would usually be planning an overseas trip, look no further than our Navigator section, bursting with Expedition Earth’s photos of less-frequented parts of New Zealand alongside Eddie von Dadelszen’s trip down memory lane, as the designer waxes lyrical on all the overseas destinations that have meant something to him.

Offering an optimistic vision for the future, our Autumn issue is not only a reminder of the wellspring of talent we have on our doorstep, but a reminder for us to proactively go out and support those individuals in hospitality, design, fashion and beyond, working hard to ensure Auckland continues to grow into a world-class city.

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Coming to H&M Commercial Bay — Simone Rocha x H&M is the designer collab we’ve been waiting for

8 Mar 2021

From its first designer collaboration with the inimitable Karl Lagerfeld in 2004, H&M has welcomed a stream of high-fashion names through its high-street doors, creating collections with the likes of Kenzo, Erdem, Moschino’s Jeremy Scott and couture darling Giambattista Valli. Only getting better with every year, these collections have become beloved for the way they democratise pieces by some of the biggest names in fashion, allowing everyone to buy into the designers they love.

Now, for its 2021 iteration, H&M has teamed up with none other than Simone Rocha — the lauded, Irish designer whose London-based brand reached a milestone 10 years in business this year. Celebrating Simone Rocha’s signature whimsy, the collection brings the silhouettes, embellishments, shapes and influences that have, for so long, defined the Simone Rocha brand, lending contemporary twists to classic looks and paying homage to a label that has always marched to the beat of its own drum.

In creating the H&M collection, Rocha dipped into her archives to consider how she could rework elements of her past into pieces for a new audience. The result runs the full gamut of styles from special-occasion looks to more casual pieces and even includes menswear and childrenswear alongside the women’s offering — marking the first time the brand has created options for the whole family.

And while the designs are distinctly Simone Rocha in style — think tartan details, elements of tulle, beading, florals and of course the classic pink-red combination that has become so associated with the brand — they are also inherently wearable and are sure to give our everyday ensembles a much-needed spruce-up.

This collection is available exclusively at H&M Commercial Bay from the 11th of March in strictly limited quantities, styles and sizes.

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Stop staring at blank walls and adorn them with eye-catching art that’s guaranteed to impress

You’ve had more time than usual to appraise your surroundings, so take the opportunity to challenge your perspective and elevate your interior with this selection of refined masterpieces.

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Waning Gibbous to Waxing Crescent, February 2020, 37°20’33.4”S 175°30’30.5"E (2020) by Katie van der Drift

$5,250
Chromogenic Photograph from 4×5” Negative
1220 x 980mm
From Sanderson Contemporary

Reality Effect by Matt Arbuckle

$3,500
Acrylic and oil stick on knitted polyester
620 x 825mm (framed in aluminium)
From Parlour Projects

A Place to Stand 20 by Natasha Wright (2020)

$1,950
Acrylic and ink on paper
350 x 250mm (framed)
From Sanderson Contemporary

A State Of Mind by Billie Culy (2020)

$2,550
Archival pigment ink on Hahnemühle 100% cotton rag paper with white frame
Edition of 10
736 x 914mm
From Parlour Projects

Exams by Josephine Cachemaille (2019)

$3,500
Acrylic on canvas
1300 x 900mm
From Sanderson Contemporary

North Otago Landscape by Colin McCahon (1968)

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Screenprint on paper
560 x 760mm
From Gow Langsford Gallery

The Sun is in the Window by Dick Frizzell & Martin Poppelwell (2020)

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Screenprint
Edition of 80
890 x 620mm
From Melanie Roger Gallery

I Have No Words by Teresa HR Lane (2020)

$4,950
Mixed media collage
750 x 750mm, framed
From Sanderson Contemporary

Last Light by Alex Monteith (2016)

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Archival Pigments on Paper
600 x 400mm (640 x 440mm framed)
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Add a stylish yet practical touch to any space with these sleek consoles

1 Mar 2021

Never underestimate the power of a well-designed console to add a practical yet aesthetically-pleasing element to any space — whether you’re looking to incorporate drawers, display spaces and shelves into a living room, or cleverly punctuate an entryway. We suggest perusing this array of sleek consoles, rendered in a variety of finishes and styles to suit any decorating style.