Heading south this season? Meet the new design destination you need to know about

Revered for the exquisite design and sculptural furniture it offers, the Bonham Group has always approached architecture and interiors through a lens of ‘breaking the mould’. The spaces it creates for clients are intensely personal, meticulously crafted and balance form with function in a precise, purposeful way. Just look at the studio’s new ‘functional art’ offering (pieces that give art a practical use), a clever way of imbuing clients’ homes with some creative finesse. Now, the coveted aesthetic of Bonham Art + Design is becoming more accessible than ever thanks to its recently-launched online store (where customers can shop from an impressive collection of artists and designers) and new permanent gallery in Arrowtown (its first ever bricks-and-mortar location).

Right: “Personages, Poetry and Prose”, 2021

Showcasing its unique perspective, Bonham Gallery provides the chance to get up close and personal with fine and functional art from celebrated practitioners as well as a curated line-up of collectable furniture — objects that are destined to become future heirlooms.

Bardeaux Lamp by Sylvan San Francisco.

Marrying its contemporary vision with timeless design, Bonham Art + Design is fast becoming a go-to for those who value something different in their space, and with future plans to open more galleries in the likes of Sydney and Melbourne, it would seem this is just the beginning.

Bonham Gallery

14-16 Buckingham Street,
Arrowtown

www.gallery.bonhamgroup.com

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Five intriguing podcasts to start listening to this weekend

Podcasts are an excellent way to while away the weekend, whether they are listened to on a walk or while tucked up in bed with your morning coffee. And with a number of new podcasts coming out every week, we’ve made finding the best easy with a round-up of ones we’re listening to and loving right now. From juicy gossip to engrossing conspiracy, these are the five podcasts to tune into this weekend.

Finger Food
This insightful new podcast from culinary-artist-turned-holistic-sexual-mentor Stacey O’Gorman is set to inform and entertain in equal measure. Speaking with a diverse line-up of guests, O’Gorman leads thoughtful, engaging conversations and creates a safe space in which to explore intimacy, vulnerability and sex. You won’t be able to tear yourself away. 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/71VfBzUutdN2kvNLhCu2Yu?si=07eed672acf84957

American Hostage
Based on a true story, American Hostage stars Jon Hamm as Fred Heckman, a beloved local radio reporter who is thrust into the middle of a life-or-death crisis when hostage-taker, Tony Kiritsis, demands to be interviewed on his popular radio news programme. American Hostage is an eight-episode scripted psychological thriller that exceeds all expectations.

Normal Gossip 
Normal Gossip delivers juicy, strange, funny, and utterly uninspiring gossip about people you’ll never know and never meet. Host Kelsey McKinney shares reader-submitted comedic gossip with guests, before diving into the lives and decisions of complete strangers. Call us gossips, but we can’t get enough.

Liar, Liar: Melissa Caddick and the Missing Millions
This intriguing new podcast from Sydney Morning Herald’s Kate McClymont and 60 Minutes’ Tom Steinfort tells the story of missing Sydney woman Melissa Caddick, a seemingly successful businesswoman from Sydney’s eastern suburbs went missing after authorities raided her Dover Heights home amid questions over Caddick’s massive Ponzi scheme and a $23 million fraud that ripped off investors including her family and friends.

Unreal: A Critical History of Reality TV

From Keeping Up With The Kardashians and The Hills to Selling Sunset, Love Island and more, journalists Pandora Sykes and Sirin Kale explore the history of reality TV and the ethical questions raised by the genre. Using interviews with contestants, commentators, producers and psychotherapists, Unreal is a ten-episode deep dive that is just as addictive as the shows themselves.

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Best Bar: Caretaker

2022 Denizen Hospo Heroes: Auckland’s Best Bar, as voted by you

A good bar is so much more than somewhere to enjoy a tipple. From interior ambiance to well-made drinks to delicious food, the contenders for Auckland’s Best Bar truly offer it all. And while Parnell’s elegant Faraday’s Bar came very close to the top, alongside open-air venues like Viaduct Harbour’s Rooftop at QT and Parasol & Swing, and of course, the perpetually-packed Hotel Ponsonby, it was underground Britomart bar, Caretaker that took pole position, thanks to its after-hours vibe and specialty cocktails.

The 2022 Denizen Hospo Heroes is brought to you by American Express. Wining and dining your way around Auckland’s top restaurants (as voted by you), has never been easier thanks to American Express’s new Gold Rewards Cards. Find out more here.

2022 Hospo Heroes

2022 Denizen Hospo Heroes: Auckland’s Best Date Night, as voted by you
2022 Denizen Hospo Heroes: Auckland’s Best for Group Dining, as voted by you
2022 Denizen Hospo Heroes: Auckland’s Best Kid-Friendly Dining, as voted by you
Soul Bar & Bistro

The Gold Standard

Wine and dine your way around the top restaurants as voted by you, with a little something to sweeten settling up the bill from American Express.

Dining your way around the proud winners of Denizen’s 2022 Hospo Heroes is a journey worth taking this season, and thanks to American Express’ new Gold Rewards Card, it’s never been easier or more rewarding. Card Members can indulge in memorable gastronomic experiences through American Express’ exclusive Dining Collection (which includes a number of our much-adored Hospo Hero-winners in Auckland and beyond) and enjoy up to $200 of Dining Credit1 — one of the Gold Rewards Card’s most enticing benefits.

There’s a delectable list of restaurants that count themselves part of the American Express Dining Collection, including some standouts you’ll uncover on the following pages. From the eternally popular Italian all-day eatery, Amano to the divine celebration spot, Mr Morris. Reliable favourites Andiamo and Non Solo Pizza make the cut too, alongside the ever-inspired Azabu and Soul Bar & Bistro, and even those found further afield, including South Island destination, Amisfield. And if you spend $100 or more on your American Express Gold Rewards Card at any of the participating Dining Collection restaurants you will be eligible for $100 credit, twice a year. That’s $200 back on some of the most delicious dining experiences across the country. 

Dining Credits are just some of the rewards found with the new American Express Gold Rewards Card. Promising to add serious panache to your purse, this card is available in either gold or rose gold, and Card Members are able to earn 2 Membership Rewards2 Points for every dollar spent (to be used for travel, gift cards or to pay off eligible purchases). Additional cards can also be added for no extra cost. For those not currently members, you can sign up online today
to reap the endless rewards.

See here for more information. Terms and conditions apply.

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Best Kid-Friendly Dining: Prego

2022 Denizen Hospo Heroes: Auckland’s Best Kid-Friendly Dining, as voted by you

Never wonder where to take the family for a meal again thanks to this line-up of the best Kid-Friendly Dining in Auckland, as voted by you. While Ponsonby stalwart Prego was the very deserving favourite, taking out the top spot for its friendly service and menu of Italian classics, it was closely followed by the likes of Waiheke’s Man O’ War vineyard (perfect for a day-trip), Wynyard Quarter’s Baduzzi, the eminently accessible (and always delicious) Burger Burger and The Grounds at Whoa! Studios – where a day of entertainment awaits after the food is finished. 

The 2022 Denizen Hospo Heroes is brought to you by American Express. Wining and dining your way around Auckland’s top restaurants (as voted by you), has never been easier thanks to American Express’s new Gold Rewards Cards. Find out more here.

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2022 Denizen Hospo Heroes: Auckland’s Best Date Night, as voted by you
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Stay warm this winter with the cosiest knitwear to buy now

The abrupt transition to winter (proper winter) has seen us cranking up the heat and reluctantly surrendering to our most cosy attire. And while the cold, rainy weather might be wreaking havoc on our usually festive Friday moods, we’ve decided to combat the blues with a spot of seasonal shopping. After all, what better excuse is there for picking up some new cashmere?

Without further ado, here is an assortment of the best knits we’re turning to, to see us through the cold snap in style. 

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Filippa K Ash Jacquard Sweater

Filippa K Ash Jacquard Sweater

Filippa K Ash Jacquard Sweater

Filippa K Ash Jacquard Sweater

Available from Workshop

Harris Tapper Margaux Jumper

Harris Tapper Margaux Jumper

Harris Tapper Margaux Jumper

Harris Tapper Margaux Jumper

Available from Muse

Caprani Sweater

Caprani Sweater

Caprani Sweater

Caprani Sweater

Available from Camilla and Marc

Rebecca Roll Neck

Rebecca Roll Neck

Rebecca Roll Neck

Rebecca Roll Neck

Available from Dadelszen

03 Elemental Alpaca Cardi Coat

03 Elemental Alpaca Cardi Coat

03 Elemental Alpaca Cardi Coat

03 Elemental Alpaca Cardi Coat

Available from Paris Georgia

Shetland Wool Cardigan

Shetland Wool Cardigan

Shetland Wool Cardigan

Shetland Wool Cardigan

Available from Prada

Lauren Cashmere Sweater

Lauren Cashmere Sweater

Lauren Cashmere Sweater

Lauren Cashmere Sweater

Available from Muse

Mohair Rib Cardigan

Mohair Rib Cardigan

Mohair Rib Cardigan

Mohair Rib Cardigan

Available from Workshop

Alpaca Wrap Cardigan

Alpaca Wrap Cardigan

Alpaca Wrap Cardigan

Alpaca Wrap Cardigan

Available from Scanlan Theodore

Wool and Cashmere Sweater

Wool and Cashmere Sweater

Wool and Cashmere Sweater

Wool and Cashmere Sweater

Available from Sandro at Commercial Bay

Allover Logo Sweater

Allover Logo Sweater

Allover Logo Sweater

Allover Logo Sweater

Available from Balenciaga

Turtleneck Sweater

Turtleneck Sweater

Turtleneck Sweater

Turtleneck Sweater

Available from BONZ

Isabel Marant Lucile Knit

Isabel Marant Lucile Knit

Isabel Marant Lucile Knit

Isabel Marant Lucile Knit

Available from Mytheresa

Babywool Polo

Babywool Polo

Babywool Polo

Babywool Polo

Available from Scanlan Theodore

Joya Sweater

Joya Sweater

Joya Sweater

Joya Sweater

Available from The Frankie Shop

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Discover the Korean restaurant and soju bar in the heart of Ponsonby

Tucked away on a busy corner of Williamson Avenue is an unassuming spot offering an authentic Korean dining experience with an ultra-modern twist. Meet Banziha — a bustling cafe by day and an under-the-radar restaurant and soju bar by night.

From left: Banziha’s Sweet & Spicy Korean Fried Chicken; Fried lotus root with chilli mayonnaise.

Banziha was a concept inspired by the cult-favourite Korean film Parasite (popular a few years ago), and its name is a direct translation of ‘half-basement’ (referring to specific kinds of apartment spaces that exist throughout South Korea and feature heavily in the film). And while the moody, almost-underground interiors of this eatery definitely speak to the idea that inspired its name, the vibe here is anything but, offering an intimate, laid-back atmosphere in which to enjoy a range of mouth-watering, Korean dishes that pack a flavourful punch.

We are simply obsessed with Banziha’s lunch deal, where a simple menu offers a variety of delicious Korean bowls, served on salad, udon or rice. Think Bulgogi beef, sweet and spicy tofu, Korean fired chicken, spicy charcoal chicken and more. Yet when the sun goes down, the menu truly comes alive.

Offering authentic small bites like boiled porkbelly (Bo-Ssam), spicy pork back ribs (Mae-Un-GalBi-Jjim) and braised beef short ribs (So-Galbi-Jjim) alongside tasty shared plates and traditional meals and, of course, a comprehensive Korean Fried Chicken offering (the Volcanic Korean Chicken with charcoal chicken marinated in spicy sauce with mozzarella is a particular highlight), it is a menu designed to showcase the best of Korean cuisine.

Rounding out the dining experience is a drinks menu that heroes housemade soju in various iterations, promising a refreshing drink to cut through the spicy richness of the food.

A small but mighty restaurant, we have already seen great things from the team at Banziha and suggest booking a table before the rest of the city discovers this hidden gem.

Banziha

4 Williamson Avenue,
Grey Lynn, Auckland

www.instagram.com/banziha_nz/

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Why we’re turning to travertine for the most important spaces in our homes

Move over marble, there’s another stone undergoing a rapid resurgence in popularity: Travertine. Technically limestone, this warm-toned material makes for an attractive accent within any kind of room.

With a unique finish that is somehow simultaneously eye-catching and subtle, travertine offers a more elemental, earthy feel than its polished marble counterparts and recently, has been used in a number of high-end projects to complement their sleek, contemporary spaces.

Whether installed via built-in furnishings, or curated as furniture and objet d’art, this stone is as versatile to use as it is appealing to look at, and is the material we all want to have in our homes right now.

Distinct travertine table by Ferm Living from Slow Store.
Sculpted Lamp from Studio Henry Wilson, Soffio table lamp by Giopato & Coombes from ECC, Menu Reverse table lamp from Tim Webber.
Ferm Living Arum Floor Lamp from Slow Store, Angelo M side table by Leo Aerts for Alinea from Studio Italia.
Matéria side table by Christian Haas for ClassiCon from Matisse.

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Best All-Day Eatery: Amano

2022 Denizen Hospo Heroes: Auckland’s Best All-Day Eatery, as voted by you

Where would we be without these one-stop shops? These are the establishments that keep us satiated from sunrise to sunset — and all the moments in between. And while a number of all-day favourites like Depot and Odettes, are deserving of an honourable mention here, as well as Ponsonby’s neighbourhood spot Annabel’s (as good for a breakfast croissant as it is for an after-dark bite) and Devonport’s eminently cool Vondel, it was Britomart’s Amano that took the crown this year for its exceptional food and humming atmosphere, any time of day. 

The 2022 Denizen Hospo Heroes is brought to you by American Express. Wining and dining your way around Auckland’s top restaurants (as voted by you), has never been easier thanks to American Express’s new Gold Rewards Cards. Find out more here.

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2022 Denizen Hospo Heroes: Auckland’s Best Date Night, as voted by you
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Considering laser? Why winter is the best time to start your summer beauty prep

They say summer bodies are made in winter, and when it comes to things like hair removal, it’s true. Laser is, without a doubt, the most effective method of waving bye-bye to body hair for good and because you need multiple treatments weeks apart (which cannot be done if you’re exposing your skin to the sun), winter is the best time to start prepping for bikini season.

That said, the landscape of laser is vast and varied, with many machines that simply don’t cut the mustard. In fact, there have been instances of practitioners with very little skill or experience buying sub-par machines and promising life-changing results for very low prices. But if something is too good to be true, it probably is.

So, while not every laser is created equal, allow us to guide you on where to find the ones that rise above the rest. Dubbed the ‘Rolls Royce in laser hair removal’ the Candela Gentle Max Pro is widely touted as one of the highest quality machines in the world, lauded for its pain-free process, lasting results and for the fact that it works on a wider range of skin-types than others of its kind. This means that even those for whom this treatment hasn’t worked in the past could now be a candidate to get results, thanks to the two-laser system at play here.

Lucky for us then, that this unparalleled hair-removal option is available locally at Off & On. There, laser treatments are run by some of the most experienced specialists in the country, including Off & On’s National Trainer Stacey Faloon.

“Having been in the business for over a decade, Off & On truly are New Zealand’s hair removal experts,” says Stacey. “In addition to having top-tier laser hair removal technology, we also ensure our technicians receive formal training and qualifications. The result is being able to offer our clients some of the highest qualified technicians in the country that clinically understand the effect of our laser machines on different bodies, ensuring that everyone receives the best possible treatment for their skin and hair type.”

And if all that wasn’t enough, a course of laser at Off & On is unlike anywhere else, thanks to the way each treatment is tailored to the individual. There is no one-size-fits-all approach here. Whatever your goals, however you want to tame your body hair (be it a little, or a lot) the experts at Off & On know exactly what to do to get you there. Which is exactly why we’re kicking off our summer beauty prep here, and why you should too. Trust us, you’ll never look back.

Off & On is here to help you break up with your body hair this month, offering 20% percent off all of its three- and eight-treatment laser packages for the month of June.* So if you’ve been thinking about undertaking some laser this season, consider this a sign to commit.

*Offer is 20% off any laser hair removal on any treatment area for 3- or 8-course package options. Bookings must be made before Thursday the 30th of June 2022. First treatment must take place between before Sunday 31st July 2022. Cannot redeem with any other offer. Subject to appointment availability at the time of booking.

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