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PALMARYSEEKING THE BEST ALWAYS THE BEST
总第60期 ISSUE 60 新西兰 New Zealand
月刊 全国发行 ISSN 2423-110X 2021年3月 March 2021

THE PURPOSE OF A BUSINESS IS TO MAKE MONEY.
OR IS IT?
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5 TEN YEARS ON - REFLECTIONS 12 6

BUSINESS 20
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6 THE PURPOSE OF A BUSINESS IS TO MAKE
MONEY. OR IS IT? 30

8 THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE FOUNDATION OF A PALMARY 3
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12 ‘BUILD A BRIDGE...’
16 HOW TO “LIFE” IN WELLINGTON

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Ten Years On 1#
Reflections

10 th
By Clare Erasmus

Extreme events have gained worldwide interest with There are so many more apparent and noticeable
a particular interest in the social, ecological, physical, reflections that we don’t have to look too far to recognise
technical and psychological ramifications and implications. too. Empathy has to be ranked high on the list. The last few
Extreme events may include droughts, tsunamis, years have certainly highlighted the empathy and sense of
earthquakes, acts of terrorism, and epidemics, to mention a community (solidarity) the people of Christchurch and New
few. Christchurch has confronted a few of these. Zealand have. It is borne out of compassion, understanding
and perspective-taking. The neighbourly connections have
For Christchurch, February will forever mark the strengthened and the genuine personal care for others has
devastating and notorious earthquakes. In reflection, the grown with genuine concern for others’wellbeing.
ten years have passed by quickly, although, at times, it felt
long, arduous and strenuous. Moreover, as we have faced further challenges, our
resilience has emerged. A city that has faced challenges
So much has transpired between then and now. Memories of earthquakes, the terrorist attack, and the pandemic is
are still strong and vivid but it is good to be able to reflect. now stronger than ever in the social solidarity we embrace.
A part of the journey is being able to recognise and People appear to show more gratitude and the human
acknowledge the lessons learned from this extreme event. connections are stronger.
Changing lenses is extremely important and empowering.
Kia Kaha Christchurch! Stay Strong.
Our city has begun seeing brighter days filled with
beautifully restored buildings. There are new buildings Kia Kaha
to appreciate across the city, stronger than before and
an entirely new breath of architecture has emerged with Kia Maia
new shape and form. We have new public spaces such as
The Town Hall that busily hosts performing arts events Kia Manawanui
to the city residents’delights, delivering live music and
performances. Be Strong About the Author
Be Brave
With many buildings now completed, there is less dust
around, and our skyline is now only mildly decorated by Be Steadfast PALMARY Clare is an author and
towering cranes. Roads are mostly repaired and patched,
and navigating the city centre is not met with road cones, educator, living locally
road works and the friendly smiles of the hard-working
repair-men and women, who have spent days and nights on in Christchurch. She has
the thankless task.
written books for both
Our city has readied itself for visitors and our
international tourists have returned, even although the educators and children.
visits are on‘pause’for a while. There is a sense of crispness
and newness awaiting for our tourists to connect with our She has a Bachelor of
city. Our national tourists have relished in Christchurch’s
beauty and have travelled from the far north and south of Arts (Sociology and Legal
the country.
Studies), Bachelor of Arts

Honours (Sociology),

Masters of Social Science,

Bachelor of Education,

Certificates in both TEFL

and TESOL and is currently

undertaking her PhD in

Education.

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The purpose of
a business is to
make money.
Or is it?

By Conrad Erasmus

For a very long time, I have been intrigued by business.
As my formal studies and work-life experiences came
together I have come to re-affirm a few key points about
what drives business performance. It’s probably best to
call out up-front that I am unashamedly influenced by
the work of Simon Sinek, John Spence, Adam Grant and
numerous others.

Some recent reading reminded me that there are still
some who believe that profit and balance sheet strength
is the purpose of an organisation. Too often the question,
“Why are you in business?”is met with the response
“To make money.”This may seem like quite a logical
assumption at first glance, there is more to it than that.

To expand on this, let us consider a simple corner
fish and chip shop. Customers do not arrive at the shop
saying,“here is my money to contribute to your profits”,
rather they have multiple expectations which need to be
met for the cash transfer transaction to occur. Using the
Critical to Customer model, one can identify key variables
which influence the level of customer satisfaction with
the product and service. Generally, most would expect
good quality food prepared in hygienic conditions
in a reasonable period of time and that the service
experience was pleasant and engaging. For this holistic
experience, customers are willing to pay a reasonable
price. Assuming the price includes a margin over cost,
the customer has rewarded the owners with profit for
meeting the need to purchase some good fish and chips.
It is not the owner rewarding the customer with some
fish and chips for the contribution to profit.

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For the customer to repeat the purchase, the owners need In most first-world countries customers are paying specific
to maintain business performance at a level which both attention not only to the quality of the offering but also to
meets the customer’s needs and out-performs competitors the source of the input resources and any sustainability or
offering, not just once, every time. They also need to be alert environmental impacts the resource translation process may
to disruptions that can change customers’expectations. An have. The internet has disrupted the ability of organisations
example here would be Uber Eats. Previously customers to hide poor management practices and limit mass media
drove to the store and picked up their order. Now a method exposure, those days are long gone. That means organisations
is offered where the order can be delivered. Sure, not every not only need to offer a great product or service which
store wants to be at the mercy of a delivery service, however, matches the customers why statement, they also have to
the reality is that this service may play into the customer’s do it in a way that looks after the planet, is ethical to staff
critical requirements and the customer will therefore only and is a responsible social participant. Only once all these
consider food options where this service is available. requirements are met are vendors entitled to profit. Vendors
who focus on profit do so at their own peril, vendors who
So, why do customers part with cash for goods and focus on customer value have a better, yet not guaranteed
services? Whether it be retail or wholesale customers, there chance of success. Of course, there is more to it than that.
is a commonality to their purpose, and it’s founded on the However, it’s a good start. PALMARY
principles of an advanced bartering system. The exchange
of goods and services for money has been etched into the About the Author
evolution of modern economies for centuries. The principle
underpinning its mechanism is that specialist skills with Conrad has worked in manufacturing organisations
economies of scale are more efficient than each family across South Africa, Australia and New Zealand
producing everything it needs. The fiscal reward for the and holds a Master’s Degree in Accounting from
sale of these goods and services are then used to procure the University of South Australia. Driven by the
goods and services from other vendors. With that described, need to create productive, high performing work
complexity is added when multiple specialist vendors have environments which create customer value whilst
similar market offerings. Consider for example motor vehicle eliminating unsustainable waste, Conrad draws
manufacturers, a multitude of different brands and then on years of experience with Lean / Six Sigma and
ranges within those brands. How do customers process Continuous Improvement. He is also experienced with
choices such as new or used, fuel or electric, brand vs brand Business Intelligence and Performance Measurement.
etc.? The answer lies in the consumer’s why statement.
Sinek describes in his Golden Circle concept assertion that
customers are driven by an alignment of why statements to
organisational or institutional why statements.

Today’s customers are more discerning than ever before.

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The
understanding of
the foundation
of a business

By Michelle MacWilliam

Since the start of the global pandemic, more •Working on your business, not in it
people have started a business of some sort. Sadly, •Why your business needs systems
within five years, more than 80 percent of them will •The idea of your business is your product
have failed. •Motivating employees with the idea behind their
work
This is fact-based on statistical evidence and is •Make boring topics human to make them
widely acknowledged by many government agencies interesting
and service professionals such as accountants.
Hence, the New Zealand government is providing In the book, they say there are three personalities
lots of knowledge-based support for business start- According to Gerber, we all have three distinct
ups, so this statistic will not be a reality in three to
five years. personalities in us (at least in terms of work):
The Entrepreneur (the innovator)
Several decades ago, Michael E. Gerber wrote, The The Manager (the organizer)
E-Myth Revisited. It is still relevant today, if not more The Technician (the worker)
so.
Understanding the E-Myth’s three personalities
I believe that every business owner and every - The Entrepreneur lives in the future - they’re
start up should have the E-Myth book as their go-to
reference. the dreamer who thinks of opportunities and“what-
if”s. They give you the vision and spark to get started
The book is a fascinating insight into the but also often outpace your own motivation and
experience of Gerber dealing with not only failing progress. If the Entrepreneur is too strong in you,
businesses but the people in charge of them who you’ll end up with hundreds of vague ideas, a few
are often at their wit’s end. His drive to help them false starts, and ultimately no gain.
and satisfaction in seeing them blossom into
actual business owners is infectious, leaving you - The Manager creates a stable status quo and
enthusiastic about starting your journey after every maintains it. They order everything neatly and ensure
chapter. that all has its place, from people and processes
to tools and software. If the Manager is too strong,
It is not highbrow but practical, easy to follow nothing will change, and thus nothing will get better.
advice that could save your business in the future.
- The Technician is the most common and is
If you’re running a small business that isn’t the doer. They care about getting work done and
getting off the ground, want to know how to create being busy, not necessarily what the work is going
a business that works, or have ever thought about towards. Technicians have a to-do list to follow, use
doing a booming business to fuel your ideal lifestyle, the best productivity apps, and use business process
then you need to buy the book and read it. automation to take care of menial tasks they don’t
need to do. If the Technician is too strong, you’ll
In the E-Myth there are seven core takeaways,
namely:

•Balancing your business personalities

•Creating a business, not a job

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be left doing everything yourself in a
business that’s little more than a trap.

Without the Entrepreneur, your
business will never change. Without
the Manager, you’ll have no idea what
to do next. Without the Technician, you
might have a complete business plan,
but you’ll never actually get started.

If you start a business with the goal of
doing the same job you have right now,
you’re starting from the Technician’s
perspective. Your goals centre around
your work, rather than the opposite way
around. To that end…

Create a business, not a job

Many businesses are started with one
thought in mind -“I could do this better
than them.”There’s nothing inherently
wrong with that, but all too often,
it leads to the new business entirely
depending on the person starting it.

- Michael E. Gerber, The E-Myth
Revisited, p.40:

“If your business depends on you,
you don’t own a business - you have a
job. And it’s the worst job in the world
because you’re working for a lunatic!”

The only way to avoid this when
starting a business is to look at it from
a completely different perspective. You
need to decide on a goal (or lifestyle) to
shoot for because this vision will let you
determine what kind of business you’ll
need to achieve that.

Once you have that, you can let your
Entrepreneur take over and run wild
with ideas. Ideas that your Manager
can organize and plan. Plans that your
Technician can research and confirm
the worth of.

In other words, you need to be
creating your business long before you
ever officially have a job in it.

Work on your business, not in it. This
saying is heard many times and is one
of the first things a business coach or
mentor will say to you.

When starting out with a small
business, you probably won’t have
enough employees to delegate the
business’s day-to-day running. That’s
fine, but you shouldn’t aim to always

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be doing that (again, that would just be that is to create systems for everything results.”
creating a job for yourself ). you do.
– Michael E. Gerber, The E-Myth
Running a business means that Over the last year, I mentioned Revisited, p. 247
you’re not primarily working inside it - why processes are important, from
you’re working on it. normalizing deviance to managing your Finally, Information Systems are your
business processes. method for tracking and managing the
Instead of just creating content, information your Soft Systems present.
making dolls or baking pies, you’re Bad or non-existent systems are why This information (if filed correctly) can
shaping a structure that can be used no small businesses fail. then be used to show your business’
matter who is working at any stage of performance, give various benchmarks
the business. You’re not just getting rid With systems, you can reliably to set and achieve, and tell you what
of your old boss; you’re becoming one recreate your successes and improve of your Hard and Soft Systems needs
by creating jobs for others. the way your business works. They improving.
allow you to track your performance
You don’t create a business to have a and take into account the little things Defining and managing any of
job. Your job is to create a business. that can really make a difference in these three system types on their own
getting a sale. will bring you massive benefits. Still,
Michael Gerber states in the book: together you’re creating a well-oiled
Without systems and processes, machine that can present whatever
“I know I sound like a broken you’re leaving everything to memory impression you choose to buyers and
record, but it’s vital to understand this and chance. Not only that, but you’re customers alike.
distinction. Rather than just doing the making it impossible for anyone to take
jobs your business needs, you need over the jobs you have to juggle when Where to now
to be creating systems which allow starting a new business. Or, rather, they
it to reliably grow while remaining might be able to take over the job, but So, you’ve got the mindset and
consistent.” they won’t be able to do it in the same structure down, but now you need to
way you did. learn what it is you’re selling. That will
To this end, you need to know be the topic of another article as I will
what business process management In the book, Gerber separates continue understanding the E-Myth
approach you’re going to take and that systems into three categories; Hard principles series.
you’ll have to start at the bottom. When Systems, Soft Systems, and Information
you’re starting out, you’ll inevitably Systems. However, I would strongly suggest
have to do the heavy lifting yourself, readers purchase the book the E-Myth
but Gerber once again has an ingenious Hard Systems are pretty much by Michael Gerber; it is an easy read
solution to making sure you don’t get anything that isn’t alive or malleable, with solid knowledge for business
bogged down too much. for example, the colour of your office, owners who are working in overwhelm
the clothes you wear, and the computer at present. PALMARY
While you may start out closing every you use. Having a setlist of Hard
sale and making every item yourself, you Systems lets you consistently account About the Author
need to record what you’re doing and for everything that makes up the image
how to do it. Test and record what you of your business (the physical and/or Michelle is a well-
wear, how you talk, and so on until you digital appearance) and the resources established and
have a complete picture of the position you and your team have access to. acknowledged business
you’ll then look to hire for. When you advisor and strategist
have someone to fill that space, give Soft Systems are either ideas or working in two different worlds. With New
them the structure you’ve documented, living things. A selling process would Zealand SME’s across many sectors, her focus
move onto a different role, and repeat be a soft system, as would an editing is especially in development of Omni Channels
the same thing. checklist. These are usually divided into that assist a business transitioning from the
a structure (what to do) and substance bricks and mortar world to the digital/virtual
Not only do you need the best (how to do it). In other words, these for growth and future proofing. She also works,
business process management software are the processes that tell your entire with businesses, councils and other entities in
available, but you need to know how to workforce what tasks they need to developing a China-New Zealand relationship
create the systems which your business complete and how to go about them. that is based on both trust and integrity for
will run on. Speaking of which… long term relationship sustainability.
In Gerber’s words:
Systems are the lifeblood of your She sits on many committees, involved in a
business “… by [selling] the same way every lead role in business engagement and the
time, you will not have a selling person China-New Zealand relationship engagement.
The only way to create a successful but a selling system. A Soft System.
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Conversation Corner 4#

By H. Naomi March, M.A.

Do you remember when it became fashionable Take the first part - “Build a bridge…” - and let’s
to say “Build a bridge and get over it”? Has anyone look at history for an analogy to understand what
said it to you, or to someone you know? After a while, really might be involved for someone who needs, or
the saying became “Build a bridge…” or just plan, wants, to “…get over it.” After all, if trauma is a part of
“…get over it!” and seems to be said by people who life, how many of us are the walking wounded, and
don’t want to hear someone’s story, or walk with them how many of us even know that we need healing?
through times of trouble. It’s usually said by someone In their book, “Trauma: Healing Your Past to Find
who doesn’t want to get involved, and do what it takes Freedom Now” Pedram Shojai and Nick Polizzi quote
to assist you over that difficult hurdle. But I believe research that found “…over 70 percent of people
there’s more to this saying, which is being seriously have experienced at least one traumatic event in
missed. Why is it easier said than done, for some their lives, with about 30 percent having experienced
people? Some people seem to “get over” something four or more. Pause and really let that number sink
painful quickly - others need to “build a bridge” first. in.” (p.5, Hay House, Kindle Edition.)

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Building the Brooklyn Bridge - Building The Golden Gate Bridge -
Lessons Learned the Hard Way Lessons Learned from Others

According to www.history.com , the Brooklyn Bridge, in On May 28, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge
New York, was billed as the “Eighth Wonder of the World” opened in San Francisco, having taken only 4 years
when it was opened May 24,1883. However, it took 14 to construct. However, it was initially met with fierce
years - much longer than engineers imagined. The opposition, based on unfounded fears. Individuals
multiple loss of life wasn’t recorded accurately because who understood the benefits bought bonds to
it wasn’t even expected - not all were named, and most fund the bridge. “The crew consisted of virtually
were immigrants - did that make them less valuable? “The anyone capable of withstanding the physical rigors
Bends” - “...due to bubbling nitrogen in their bloodstream of the job, as out-of-work cab drivers, farmers,
caused by rapid decreases in atmospheric pressure when clerks lined up for the chance to earn steady
resurfacing too quickly...” - had not yet been identified wages as ironworkers and cement mixers.” Thus,
as a cause of excruciating suffering, and death for people otherwise unemployed during the Great
some. Multiple men fell to their death, or were killed in Depression, had an income, and left a great legacy.
explosions, etc., and dozens of local citizens were killed
in a stampede after the bridge opened. Added difficulties came from building a
bridge across the ocean, and yet, J. Roebling &
A freak accident caused the death of J. Roebling, the Sons finished banding the wires together for the
designer and civil engineer for the bridge. His 32-year- suspension cables in half the time, as their expertise
old son, Washington - who then became the chief was based on their Brooklyn Bridge experience.
engineer - suffered from the bends, and “... remained
partially paralyzed for the rest of his life ... forced to watch A safety net was hung under the construction
[from his bedroom window] with a telescope while his site, saving the lives of 19 men, however, 10 were
wife Emily took charge of the bridge’s construction.” sadly lost when the net was damaged.
Historian David McCullough says, “Emily understood the
engineering and could deal with the manufacturers, and When the steel arrived in San Francisco painted
she became the engineer-in-chief.” in a burnt red hue as primer, the consulting
architect decided the color was both highly
visible—and more pleasing to the eye.” It is now
called International Orange, and was also chosen
because of its high visibility in fog. “The Golden
Gate Bridge’s fog horns ... may be nearly as iconic
as the structure itself.” Their iconic sound varies
according to the time of year, keeping shipping
and the bridge separate from each other.

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‘Build a Bridge and Get Over It’ - being directed at you, you need professional assistance,
Applying Lessons Learned to Life urgently.

Building, and initially crossing the Brooklyn Bridge proved If you can’t listen to someone’s distressing story, you must
difficult and dangerous, and so can real-life be, for some, say so, and then offer to do what you can do, e.g., meet them
when metaphor becomes reality. Even experts get injured, at a café, go to an uplifting movie, learn to linedance together,
and are removed from offering their services. Be prepared knit together, paint together. Stop feeding on violence,
to find another expert, with excellent skills and attitude, as murder and mayhem for your sources of entertainment,
needed, when doing the work necessary to ‘get over it’. and encourage them to do the same. And definitely try to
walk in the park and sit under the trees while listening to the
Sometimes, the people least expected, can help build a birdsong, whenever possible.
bridge, like Emily Roebling, or those unemployed during the
Great Depression. People with compassion and kindness, If you read the book I’ve quoted, you’ll find research that
and a large dose of patience can assist in ‘building a reports “Mother Nature can help relieve stress, anxiety, and
bridge’ someone needs. Not to say that getting caught up fear and help your body and mind move from the constant
in someone’s story when they don’t want to change or heal vigilance of danger into a more relaxed space. The more
is helpful, but someone who is hurting, and wants to move time in nature, the better, but just 20 minutes [a day] will
forward, needs a friend who will be part of the team. do. Research found that 64 percent of participants reported
improvement in life satisfaction by spending just 20.5
Problem-solving is crucial. Learning from the mistakes of minutes a day in a park.” (“Trauma” p.125)
others’ is far less trouble than waiting to learn from our own.
The Golden Gate Bridge was built quicker, cheaper, with less Let’s be kind and let’s build bridges - with the help of
loss of life, because the designer learnt from the builders of appropraite experts and others - so we can all move forward,
The Brooklyn Bridge, and involved them when their specific and ‘get over it’. PALMARY
skills were needed. Unfounded fears almost prevented the
Golden Gate Bridge being built, yet, other individuals put up About the Author
their own properties as collateral. How invested are you in
your own, or a loved-one’s life? Don’t settle, problem-solve! H. Naomi March, M.A. has a Master of Arts
degree in Pastoral Leadership, with special
Be careful, and fully informed, when ‘building a bridge’ emphasis on pastoral care to women and
whether cultural, social, or emotional bridges. If you’re the issues they face on a daily basis. She
tempted to tell someone to “get over it” – bite your tongue is currently preparing her first book for
if need be, and read or re-read last month’s Cover Story [ publication, which deals with these issues.
online.anyflip.com/cggx/pxwd/mobile/index.html ] which Naomi has traveled throughout UK, Europe,
shares the lives of three of the 300,000+ who were in USA, Fiji, Australia, and New Zealand. She has
Christchurch, the day the earth moved, and life changed also lived and traveled in China, and delights
forever. in finding diversity in people and places.
Contact email:
Do what you can, not what you can’t. You’ve got to know [email protected]
your own boundaries – for the safety of yourself, as well as
the one you’re supporting – like the safety net under The
Golden Gate Bridge during construction. If someone’s
venting becomes verbal, emotional &/or physical abuse

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NEW

NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW
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NEW
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owner
for 224 Ōtākaro Limited has today successfully
completed the sale of the building at 224 Cashel
Cashel Street, Christchurch to Huadu International
Management Group Limited (HIMG).
Street!!!!
HIMG plans to redevelop the former IRD
building into a combined training and research
medical facility specialising in the field of dementia
care, incorporating retail and hospitality into lower
levels.

The sale includes the adjoining Cashel
Chambers and car parking building. The purchaser
has requested the price remains confidential.

“The eight storey, 16,000m2 building is one
of the largest in Christchurch. Its redevelopment
will be another significant step forward for the
CBD,” says Ōtākaro Limited Chief Executive, John
Bridgman.

“The sale delivers both a positive regenerative
and commercial outcomes, as the restored
parking building will provide further amenity for
One Central residents and will no longer cost the
Crown close to $1m a year in mortgages, rates and
insurance.”

224 Cashel Street has been assessed to be
between 45% to 50% New Building Standard
(%NBS) and has been sold ‘as is, where is’.

Aaron Boddington, Chief Executive Officer of
Huadu International (NZ), says“The new facility
will become a nationally significant‘Centre of
Excellence’for research, training and development
of dementia care related opportunity catering
for future demand which is expected to grow
exponentially.”

“Also allowing for retail, hospitality and
community health business, that will help service
the East Frame community. Any interested
businesses are invited to discuss with us this
exciting new chapter for Christchurch.”

Huadu Developments expects to get the
redevelopment work underway in early 2021.

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How to “life” in Wellington

By Mel Liu moving to Wellington, I didn’t anticipate waterfront to the end of Cuba Street
anything but a smooth transition. and then went for a run in a suburb
I really didn’t expect a big “moving- However, after three weeks of living in far from the urban area. Everywhere
shock” after I decided to shift to Wellington, my mind has completely I went was surprisingly clean, with all
Wellington. changed. I truly had not seen all these the cooling air refreshing my lungs and
unique features of Wellington, which mind. I was absolutely amazed. As a
Born and raised as a city girl, I’m is challenging the stereotype of life in matter of fact, Wellington named the
quite proud of the solid times I spent in major cities in many positive ways. second cleanest capital cities in the
major cities worldwide. New York City world, just after Stockholm, Sweden, as
has taught me all the essential skills of Today I am going to share a few well as one of the cleanest cities in the
surviving a harsh city life, such as how impressions and fun facts about life world. The geographic reason helps
to J-walk and catch the tight subway in this “little” capital. Whatever you’re as Wellington is a very windy city, so
schedules. Boston was an all-rounder, planning on, a weekend getaway or a the wind can constantly take polluted
showed me all the possibilities of long-term move, hope it will add a few air away. Plus, with the increasing
extreme weathers and how to be dimensions to your expectations. population and urban development,
calm under the chaos; walking across this result has everything to do with
the town in the heavy snowstorms As a major city in New Zealand, all the Wellingtonians’ environmental
was an annual routine. Bargain skills Wellington is cleaner than your awareness and conscientiousness.
are precious takeaways from my life imagination
in Beijing... So, after the decision of Wellingtonians use more than one
The biggest impression this little weather App and still don’t trust them
capital gave me was the superb level
of cleanliness. On the very first day of Weather is always one of the best
my arrival, I took a long walk from the

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topics to talk about. People love to which has made Wellington one of the No matter if you are a music lover or
add weather in their conversations with most diverse cities in New Zealand. You a fashion freak, Wellington won’t let you
a heartbeat. And this golden theory can find more authentic cuisines from down. Some of the best museums, art
works for Wellingtonians particularly. worldwide easily, and if you’re making galleries, theatres and live music bars
But there’s a little tiny difference friends from workplace or school, the in town are all within walking distance
in the weather theory here. That is, number of languages they speak can from each other. Art is not only a form
nobody could actually tell you or ask seriously surprise you sometimes. of communication but also a way of
you what the weather will be like in a Diversity is in the air, which makes self-expression. Not even to mention
couple of hours because the weather everyday life a culture/value exploring. all the fantastic street art, the city is like
is changeable and moody for most of That’s one of the best things that I love a huge art gallery!
the time. Wellingtonians around me about this city so far.
averagely have four different weather Art, music, sport, nature and city
apps on their phone, and when asked From sleepless city-life to gorgeous life... this coolest little capital sure has
which app is the most accurate, they nature spots, from ocean to mountain, a lot to offer to everybody. From the
will tell you, none of them. The weather you name it, Wellington has it pop-up street art festival to world-class
can change from sunny to cloudy and concerts, from local rugby games to
then sun shower just in a snap, not to Another amazing feature of this little political events, this city offers a huge
mention the infamous and gusty wind capital is that from the sleepless city range of entertainment, or for some
makes weather even more tricky and life to wilderness natures, Wellington people, full-time interests. No wonder
unpredictable. Part of the Wellington- can be perfect for everybody. You can people say that Wellingtonians live
survivor 101 is to always carry a switch your life mode from city life to their lives 100% and enjoy their life
waterproof and warm jacket in your country life easily via a short drive, or 200%. A weekend trip or a long-term
backpack or your car and download even on foot or public transportations. move, surely Wellington will charm you
many weather Apps. You can swim with dolphins and make with its magic. And you’ll always find
friends with baby sharks on a sunny something new and exciting every day.
The incredible diversity has built its day. Wildlife is a big part of the wider
culture onto a universal and inclusive community in Wellington. Last but not least, if you’re lucky
level enough to catch a great weather, you’ll
And it is getting even better. The understand the famous saying “you
Statistics has shown that 25% of appreciation of art, music and culture can’t beat Wellington on a good day.”
Wellingtonians are born overseas, has brought this city a great sense of
humanity PALMARY

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By Laura Carter

PALMARY 19

Black gold

By Laura Carter

As China’s leading producer of sampling local vinegar. gone, the round bottle holds pride of
coal and home to one of the nation’s place in the kitchen.
four famous vinegars, the east-central We were staying in an authentic
province of Shanxi is the humble home traditional hotel with a four-poster We took a day trip to the Wang Family
of black gold. Situated between Hebei, Kang bed and quaint courtyard. We Compound, an hour’s drive south. The
Henan, Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia, spent our days exploring the museums compound was constructed by the
Shanxi is named after its location and craft shops of the ancient city Wang family between 1762 and 1811.
West of the Mountains. The Taihang and took a walk around the city wall The Wang’s were descendants of one
mountain range spans 400kms and while enjoying an ice block on a of the four Qing Dynasty families. The
forms the boundary between Shanxi minus 5-degree winters day. We tried whole area occupies 150,000 square-
and Hebei. specialty tea at a tea house and I got metres and comprises 331 courtyards
my coffee fix at a western-style café. and 2,078 houses. I was awe-struck
It was my goal that in our yearly wandering the maze of streets and
trips to China, my partner Cara and I was interested to learn that the admiring the historic architecture and
I would pick a province and enjoy a Ancient City of Pingyao was once the sculptures.
whirlwind two-week trip of highlights. banking capital of China. Rishengchang
So it was, that in the winter of 2018 we Bank, established in 1832 in the Qing
donned our Soviet-Style woollen hats Dynasty, was the first bank in China.
and stepped into the Ancient City of In the 19th Century the Rishengchang
Pingyao. bank controlled nearly half of the
country’s economy after branches were
A UNESCO heritage site, Pingyao opened throughout China.
is one of the best-preserved ancient
cities in China and gives tourists a As a vinegar enthusiast, I loved
look into 14th Century Han Chinese exploring the many vinegar breweries
life. The town is complete with almost and trying different types. The Shanxi
4,000 traditional shops and courtyard vinegar is matured, lighter in taste and
compounds. A 10-metre high, 6km colour and some are light enough to
long wall surrounds the whole city, drink. Cara brought me a lovely bottle
having been first built in the Xizhou of my favourite variety to bring home,
Dynasty, around 2,700 years ago. and even though the vinegar is long

I am always fascinated with Ancient
Cites because as a child this is how I
imagined China to look. Pingyao was
a treasure, a maze of streets and back
alleys lit by red lanterns and traditional
black and gold awnings. I could have
spent days lazily wandering around
eating roasted sweet potatoes and

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On the way to Datong in the north of 7#
Shanxi, we spent two nights exploring Fuguang Monastery was built in 857. I spectacular. It was originally built over
the sacred Mount Wutai. Named after loved wandering around the peaceful 1,500 years ago in the Northern Wei
the 5 flat peaks situated around and town and exploring temples. Dynasty by a monk named Liao Ran and
in the centre, Mount Wutai is one of then was restored in the 1990s. Holes
the four sacred Buddhist mountains in The last stop on the Shanxi tour was were chiselled into the cliff-face and
China. 360 temples once graced the a few days in Datong. When I lived oak-beams re-enforce the structure.
area, some dating back to the Tang in Xiamen I would dream of places I Amazingly, it is the only temple in
Dynasty, but now only 47 of them wanted to visit in China. The country is the world that is dedicated to three
remain. It is home to some of the so large and wild my list was long but religions. Buddhism, Confucianism
oldest surviving wooden buildings in Datong always was close to the top. and Taoism are all represented and
China, built in the Tang Dynasty. The practised in the 40-room temple. 78
main hall of the Nanchan Monestry It was minus 15-degrees when we different statues fill the rooms, most
was built in 782 and the East Hall of the boarded a bus headed for the famous painted in vibrant colours. There was a
Yungang Grottos. The iconic Buddhist fresh dump of snow on the ground and
sculptures were carved into the rocks hardly a soul about and as I climbed
during the 5th and 6th centuries by around the side of the cliff, I had to
Tan Yao. The area consists of 252 caves pinch myself for I had never been
containing 51,000 Buddha statues. anywhere so beautiful. I have been
The largest Buddha is 17 metres high to 30 different cities in China, I have
while the smallest is only 2 centimetres. woken up on the Great Wall, celebrated
It was a truly holy place, and I could my 20th birthday on the Shanghai
have spent all day admiring the Bund and had my breath taken away
craftsmanship of the sculptures. There by the Terracotta Warriors, but nothing
was however one more place to tick off I have seen will ever compare to the
the list, and we saved the best for last. Hengshan hanging temple. It was truly
magnificent.
The Hengshan hanging temple
defies gravity, built into the side Shanxi is a culture rich province
of a cliff, 75 metres high, it is truly

where travellers can grasp a greater

understanding of China’s early

civilisation. The history has been well

preserved and the province left a

strong impression on us. Between

coal production, note-worthy vinegar

and having established China’s first

banking system, Shanxi should be

proud of their black gold. PALMARY

About The Author

Laura travelled to China at 18 for
a 6-month teaching placement
and stayed for two years. Laura
has since completed a Bachelor of
Arts from AUT university majoring
in Chinese with a minor in
International Business. Her passion
for China is unwavering and she
has great respect for the culture
and the history. She is currently
managing her family’s farm while
she considers her next move.

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A map of Andy’s favorite walk, covering two kilometers and taking just thirty minutes.

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Come with me for a stroll
along my favorite part of
Shanghai’s Suzhou Creek

By Andy Boreham 6#

Often overshadowed by its bigger in different colors in the evening. Hundred” (see No. 5).
and more famous brother, Shanghai’s 2: Sichuan Road N. Bridge 5: Sihang Warehouse
Suzhou Creek — it’s really a river, by
the way — is one of the city’s most The Battle for the Liberation of The Sihang Warehouse, otherwise
pleasant stretches. Come with me for Shanghai, a 16-day series of skirmishes known as the Four Row Warehouse,
a 30-minute walk along my favorite that began in Baoshan District, came to was the site of a four-day battle
2 kilometers, passing numerous a head on May 25, 1949, when a final between Chinese forces and invading
historical sites while enjoying some push by the People’s Liberation Army Japanese back in 1937. The battle,
natural peace and quiet at the same to oust the Kuomintang hit the banks right across the river from the then-
time. of the Suzhou Creek. International Settlement, took place
in front of the world’s media and led
The Suzhou Creek, so named The PLA attacked four bridges from to a morale boosting, albeit small win
because it runs between Shanghai and the south of the creek — including this for the Chinese side. The battle of the
Suzhou, spans 125 kilometers, 54 of bridge – where they needed to cross Sihang Warehouse was the subject of
which are within Shanghai and have to the north, which is where many KMT the popular Chinese blockbuster, “The
recently been revitalized to provide soldiers were holed up. In order to Eight Hundred,” which was released
uninterrupted walking paths, new keep Shanghai’s valuable infrastructure last year.
gardens and ample resting areas. as undamaged as possible, they vowed
not to use artillery in the city center, but 6: Read Suzhou Creek
My favorite 2 kilometers begins many PLA members were killed on the
near the Bund at the Waibaidu Bridge, bridge while attempting to approach The end of our walk takes us to this
before heading west along the north the post office. newly refurbished 400-meter area of
side of the Suzhou Creek until we riverfront that begins opposite the
reach the Sihang Warehouse, recently 3: Shanghai General Post Office Sihang Warehouse. The area features
made famous by the movie “The Eight Building new gardens, outdoor tables and
Hundred,” and a 400-meter riverfront chairs, and a line of engraved poetry
area called Read Suzhou Creek. Built in 1924, the four-story General about the Suzhou Creek for you to
Post Office Building, considered a high- enjoy. Each poem is presented in
This walk will take you just 30 rise at the time and located directly at Chinese, English and Braille. The area
minutes. Let’s start! the northern end of bridge, became from the Xizang Road Bridge to here
the KMT’s stronghold. Because of also features traditional cobblestone
1: Waibaidu Bridge heavy casualties on the bridge in front roads, and you can find a large 1953
of the post office, this became the map of the river engraved in the
Our walk begins at the Waibaidu only place in the city center, during ground.
Bridge, probably Shanghai’s most the entire Battle for the Liberation of
famous. It was erected in 1907, and Shanghai, where the PLA used artillery. I hope you enjoy this walk along
taken completely apart again in my favorite part of the Suzhou Creek,
2008, 100 years later, for complete Today, the Shanghai General Post traversing some of Shanghai’s most
refurbishment. So much history Office Building is no longer a post intriguing recent history. Be sure to
happened here, including the 1915 office, but you can visit the Shanghai check out the southern side, too, which
assassination of then Shanghai’s top Postal Museum inside, which is free. is also well worth the walk. PALMARY
military officer Zheng Rucheng and
occupation by the Japanese from 1937 4: Xizang Road Bridge This article was originally published in Shanghai Daily
to 1945. This is China’s first all-steel
bridge and, in Shanghai style, lights up This bridge was made famous
recently by the movie “The Eight

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PALMARY 25

Sustainability 101

By Nephtalim Antoine

Sustainability has been the hot- impact of the book continued to sprout
button topic issues that have been on the sustainable development, a term
everyone’s lips for a couple of years coined in 1987 by Brundtland Report.
now, right? wrong! sustainability has
been around for decades but has just When it comes to producing
started to gain proper traction due to garments, here are a few ways the
the environmental movement itself industry is turning its ship around.
which has been combating things that
plague the industry such as fast fashion Cactus Leather
and slave labour along with unfair
practices in some developing countries Yes, you read that right, a leather
with poor treatment of workers. made from the hide of a cactus. It
is something different but it is very
Since becoming a proper issue in real. Mainly known as Desserto, this
the industry it has sparked several vegan-friendly leather is partially bio-
brands and key people that have degradable and has the specifications
been pushing for better practice in required by not just fashion but also
the fashion industry. The actual origins the leather goods, furniture, and auto
of the environ-mental movement industries. It’s a replacement that
stemmed from the publication in means less harm to cows and other
the 1962 book the Silent Spring by animals, minimal use of water and it
American biologist Rachel Carson. will slash carbon dioxide absorption.
Carson’s book exposed the serious In the end, it produces an organic and
and the very prevalent pollution very stur-dy vegan leather that can live
that had come from the agricultural for ten years. It is durable and quite
chemicals. As the years went on the flexible and is also breathable, plus it

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won’t stain. The actual process is in the consumers are encouraged to shop. 8#
Mexican state of Zacatecas. The farm is
one of the innovations that had been Some books cover the topic well K-road in Auckland to see the litany
made responsibly. such as Overdressed: The Shockingly of op-shops there and spot some of
High Cost of Cheap Fash-ion by a the people that frequent said shops.
Very recently, fashion designer journalist named Elizabeth L. Cline, That’s the reason many companies
Stella McCartney and her husband which shows quite an in-depth look at are looking to increase their internal
commissioned Adidas to make a the astronomi-cal cost of fast fashion awareness of the situation and to not
custom vegan pair of Stand Smiths for and the impact it has on the consumer just present themselves as sustainable
her birthday. It was then she had an relationship to fashion and the planet. but actually BE sustainable. It’s a multi-
idea for the iconic trainers. The vegan part process that requires bringing in
Stan Smith arrived on December When talking about the fast portion new people, shifting money around,
2nd and considering the design they of the problem, it’s mostly a problem plus research and development as well
look ex-actly like the normal Stan when enacted on a massive corporate as becoming more familiar with the
Smiths as well as being unisex to be scale. The problem itself is fairly hidden numbers concerning sustainability and
inclusive of everyone. But Stella and and remains so hence it is not being eco-fashion.
the German heavyweight have been seen as a problem or having an actual
doing business together for some time global impact. Compare that with the Among the teen - young adults
now as the de-signer is known to put idea and execution of slow fashion, range who are students who love to
sustainability at the front of her brand where the biggest parts of it would be look stylish but the bank ac-counts
and was particularly happy to create artists such as the Haute Couturiers and haven’t quite caught up to taste (I once
an eco-friendly version. “People don’t craftspeople that have been around was in this category myself). When you
necessarily care about the difference since time immemorial. Slow fashion have a woman, who has bought one of
between the real leather vs faux leather usually champions and consist of the top brands blouses on the market
pair.” Reformation and New Balance durable products that have traditional by Gucci that she then, in turn, spots a
teamed up to release three styles that production methods and results that new blouse that’s even more beautiful
set out to do exactly that. strive to be season-less (not following than her current one. She then hands
the omnipotent fashion calendar). that into the op-shop who then puts
The Culprits Usually, workers in the textile indus-try it out for sale for slightly less than
of developing countries that practice what had paid retail. That in itself is an
slow fashion means higher wages as easier to sustain style of consumerism,
well due to the blood sweat and tears production and industry as well as
that goes into producing a labor of saves the planet a fair bit. What we will
love. begin to see is a push for better and
more eco-friendly materials along with
better production methods that don’t
harm the lands of origins nor in the
long run - the planet. PALMARY

A lot of the concern comes from Where the environment is concerned
the damaging business model of fast it also means less waste and throwing
fashion. Fast fashion refers primarily to items out just due to the fact of it not
not just the brands such as H&M, Zara, being the “it” thing or in season. We all
Forever 21 or Primark but from the way surely are aware of the rise in the swap
that they are organised for mass output and op-shop culture. Many kiwis have
and production, down to the way been participating in clothing swaps
or donating to sallies or op-shops and
then, in turn, buying from these places.

Giving a garment new life span
that can last anywhere between 3-4
more years, all you have to do in
New Zealand is to walk down the
Cuba street in Wellington or parts of

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Watches as an investment?

By Jason Marsden

The short answer is, do not expect perceived limited supply that some Online platforms such as Watchbox
your watch collection to increase in people use as a hold for money and and Chrono24 allow you to track the
value. Specific watches are currently in the hope of eventually selling at a potential market value of your watch
increasing in value but, like most profit. collection, and like the share market,
consumer items, typically the value it is subject to shifts based on nothing
goes down once you walk out of the Like many objects as investments, more than rumour or the fickle tastes
store. buying at the right price is very and trends of those sharing their
important. Even for the right watch, thoughts on social media.
There is a parallel with motor if you pay top dollar now then it may
vehicles most will lose value until be even longer until the actual market Some points to consider when
they sit at their scrap value, some (a price surpasses what you invested; evaluating a watch as a potential
very few), after typically many years or at worse if you buy at the top of a investment:
will start to increase in value again. bubble then you may well see the
Typically, cars that immediately go market price drop back considerably. 1) Is it trendy? Watches are
up in value are normally limited subject to fashion trends for example
production models that have a fervent, With all the hype around Rolex size - Bigger was the trend some years
moneyed fan base and are often only steel sports models, practically all of ago but sizes are coming back down
sold to customers who have already which sell on the secondary market now - although for most men 36mm
purchased from the brand before - well over retail, do not expect to be will always be the smallest they would
sounding familiar? Thus the general able to obtain one via an authorised wear in a round watch. A watch that is
public has little to no chance of dealer and on sell it a short time later currently very fashionable and on trend
obtaining such a vehicle even if they for a hefty profit. Indeed, if any Rolex may not be so next year and its resale
have the money ready to spend. dealer even suspects that you may value will reflect this. Avoid extremes
be looking to obtain a watch for a (e.g. very large watches that may come
It is very likely that the vast majority quick flip and profit, you can pretty and go from style), the exception will
of watches will lose value during the much be guaranteed that no sought be any super thin watches
time that you own them. However after watches will be available to
the right watch, purchased at the right you. Rolex hates the high secondary 2) Precious metal cases and
price will retain more value than most market and actively works to track new bracelets are not as important or
others. The right watch will also be watches back to the dealer which may valuable as you think. Rolex stainless
relatively liquid - that is, it can be fairly jeopardise the dealer’s status as an steel sports secondary prices are
easily sold, as there is a relatively large Official Rolex Jeweler. approaching some precious metal, or
international market compared to say at least two tone, retail prices. Platinum
collectable motor vehicles. As with the motor vehicle analogy, is still considered the premium metal
watches also require servicing. This case material and is priced as such but
I do get the feeling that at present must also be taken into consideration in the precious metals market gold
some watches are considered the as a $1000 service every five or so is currently more expensive. Some
equivalent of mechanical Bitcoin. years will be a noticeable cash outlay ceramic or sapphire cased models
Something of finite or at least to most people. may run more than precious metal.

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3) After-market diamonds, and backs up their product. This not only desirability, the price may still come
generally any modification, is a n- go applies to high-end Swiss pieces but back from the over hyped highs it
for any investment piece. There are even the likes of 1970s Seiko. has seen).
many Patek Philippe Nautilus watches
that have had aftermarket diamonds 6) Number in the market and 9) Watches owned by famous
set on them and basically destroyed future production. This is a tricky one. people - generally this does not
what is now a very sought after and Vintage will always be vintage and add much value unless the former
valuable watch in its original form. thus a fixed number. One off modern owner was an absolute icon (e.g.
Much like motor cars, the collectors pieces may be so particular and Paul Newman, Winston Churchill
want as original as possible. expensive that they simply don’t have etc) Current celebrities may not
a large enough potential customer be remembered tomorrow. The
4) Brand trajectory and price base. At the other end a watch that provenance/proof of ownership
movements. Are the new releases is still in current production and is must be beyond question and well
coming in at a significantly higher relatively mass produced will have documented.
price point than the old model? limited ability to grow in value long
This can drag up secondary prices term, but may see bubbles in sharp As many other watch
for those older models (e.g. Omega value increases as supply outstrips commentators have said, don’t
Speedmaster Professional) demand. Chances are they will drop think of your watch collection as
back in value as the market moves an investment; chances are even
5) History and vintage prices on and supply once again outstrips if it does go up in value, other
- what is about to become vintage? demand. more traditional investments will
Is there a current hot vintage model, outperform these gains. Buy what
what superseded it? Chances are that 7) Limited editions or limited you like and what you enjoy! PALMARY
may be the next collectable. Models production? Some companies
that were less popular when they seem to have a never ending run of About the Author
were new can become more valuable special editions, some just a minor Jason Marsden is
in future because there are fewer of variation of the last. Others (such as a Retail Property
them in the market (e.g. early Rolex Omega) are now producing limited Manager for Colliers
panda dial Daytona). A warning on production watches. These are not International and an
vintage watches as investments; limited to a set number but rather a avid watch collector.
vintage watches require a lot of limited number produced each year His collection
knowledge to successfully navigate or only produced for a certain length includes not just
the pitfalls. From replacement of time. Not every limited number or some famous Swiss
or wrong parts, Franken watches limited production watch will rise in luxury watch brands
(watches made of various other value, in fact the majority probably but also a number
watches), over-polished cases (many will not. of vintage Seiko.
collectors prefer unpolished cases
still showing any dings and scratches 8) The hype monster .
from the watch’s history), false papers Probably one of the biggest impacts
etc, there is a minefield of things that on an individual watch desirability.
can turn a valuable and sought after Driven by social media. This can see
piece into something worth a lot watches triple in value independent
less. If buying a vintage watch as an of any other factor than they are
investment, ensure you either know sought after, and thus it becomes
what you are looking for very well a self-fulfilling prophesy e.g. Rolex
or buy from a reputable dealer who Hulk (although this watch is now
discontinued, which will add to its

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6 Actions for 10#
A Cost Effective
Home Renovation

By Michael Sauter

Renovating an old building that is full of character is 1. The foundation, the roof and the structure are
not only a romantic dream for many of us, but also a more the three most carbon emission costly parts of your
efficient use of our existing resources. Old buildings add home. In a renovation they can often be left in place
charm and history to our landscape. We all remember and re-used. This would mean a great amount of carbon
timber features or the open fireplaces in an older home. emission can be saved compared to constructing a new
Renovating is more environmentally friendly and helps building.
us in NZ achieve the set goal of being carbon neutral
by 2050. Why is it more sustainable to renovate than to 2. Put carbon emissions aside, renovating would
build new? There are two reasons. also reduce the amount of new materials required and
cut down the quantity of construction waste created.

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So how could we renovate our old house into a healthy,
comfortable and efficient home?

At Circular Project, we spoke with an absolute expert
in the field—Grant McSherry from Premium Homes in
Christchurch. Grant specialises in helping people make
their home renovation dreams come true. Together we have
summarised 6 actions you should consider when planning
your house renovation.

1. Think About Efficiency old houses may have multiple open fire places, others have
none and are heated with small space heaters. The open fire
places are neither efficient nor healthy. And most of the space
heaters are not big enough for the rooms they are required
to heat. We advocate for putting an efficient and renewable
heating source, considering the ever-growing energy costs.
With good insulation, a small efficient wood burner or heat
pump might be already enough to keep you warm and cozy
at home, for a fraction of the cost you paid so far.

Please find out with the energywise link below if you are
eligible for a heating grant, covering part of the insulation
and heat source costs.

https://www.energywise.govt.nz/tools/warmer-kiwi-
homes-tool/

2. Check Out Renewable Energy

Older buildings are often not insulated and cold. It means With the ever-rising electricity prices and the progress
high costs to heat a house that often still feels cold. Living in technology, many renewable technologies are well
in an old house could also mean you need to wear many worth considering for your home. Take water heating as an
sweaters to stay warm. On average we spend 34% of our example. Water heating accounts in the average NZ house
energy costs on space heating (1), about NZ$ 1,330 per for 29% (1) off their energy costs. The traditional method in
year. The World Health Organisation recommends we keep most old houses is to heat water in a water cylinder with an
our indoor temperature at minimum 18 degrees Celsius in electric element.
winter. Most older properties only have this on very small
spaces within the house. Efficient homes are healthier, Taking a home in Christchurch as an example we took
cheaper to run and more comfortable to live in. the energywise calculator to estimate alternatives for
an electrically heated 180 litre tank (installed 2001 and
Installing insulation is an important way to keep the heat insulated). We have estimated 3 daily showers and 1 weekly
that is generated by your heating device or coming in from bath. Please be aware that if your cylinder is not insulated
the sun in your house. Using natural insulation materials, and older, your payback period would be even faster.
such as sheep wool, is even better here. Besides the
ability in keeping the warmth in your home, many natural
insulation materials also give you better acoustics and help
in regulating moisture in your home. Good insulation in
your ceilings, floors and walls also mean a smaller heating
source is sufficient to heat your home and lower your costs
of heating.

Once we are able to contain the heat with insulation, we
should also look in to how to create the heat. While some

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The payback periods are much faster than most people
think, a more efficient system also adds value to your home
in case you are thinking about selling it.

Source-https://www.energywise.govt.nz/tools/water-
heating/

3. Pay Attention To The “Silent” Dangers: Humidity and Many options should be explored: putting in more
Toxins windows, updating old but stylish windows or replacing them
with more efficient ones, installing light channels to light up
Most of the old buildings do not have ventilation systems, darker spaces or changing the internal layout of your home.
apart from opening windows. In our modern-day lifestyle Every home has different circumstances and products have
we spend more time at home and create a great amount of different payback periods and benefits.
humidity in the house. Putting on the kettle, cooking, having
a shower or just breathing, all create humidity. In addition, 5. Be Aware Of The Potential Cost
using many more modern materials that do not help regulate Let’s be honest, renovating can be costly. One of the
moisture also creates the need for proper ventilation. reasons is the big unknown. For example, you might find
some water damage or termites when you open up the
The result of too much humidity in our homes is mould walls to lay insulation. Another reason could be the time
and dampness. Those homes are expensive to heat and on and resource you may need to put in to protect or restore
top unhealthy to live in (5). The right amount of humidity lies a beautiful original feature. There could be nothing and no
at about 50%. Therefore, if you cannot ensure proper natural extra cost. But having a buffer in your budget would always
ventilation, look into a ventilation system. Conjointly we be beneficial.
recommend the use of materials that help regulate moisture
and avoid damp homes. This includes but not limited to 6. Set Your Priorities
natural insulation, plant life and breathable paint. Let’s get
rid of damp homes.

A modern hidden danger is the toxins in the materials
we invite into our homes. Furniture, paints and carpet can
contain many toxins, which could enter into our bodies
silently and potentially harm us and our families (6). Products
are measured individually in their toxicity and deemed safe
for use, however we in our home have many different toxic
materials added together. Keeping toxic materials to a
minimum will no doubt aid our health long term.

4. There Shall Be Light
Natural light from the sun heats up our homes and

brightens our spaces. Older buildings however often are not
properly orientated on site or laid out internally to capture
sunlight. Your home might have been extended and with that
lost direct sunlight. Or your house does not have enough
windows to capture enough heat and light from the sun.

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It is important to set the priorities right, especially once the
unidentified renovation need is identified. Knowing what is
a necessity and what is a “cherry on top” would assist you in
running your home improvement project smoothly. It would
also help you keep focus and achieve what you set out to do.

Conclusion

Going forward renovating our old houses will become very
important. Our homes can be efficient, sustainable and healthy.
We need to do it. Not only because we owe it to ourselves, but
also we owe it to our families and our planet.

To achieve that, together with Grant (Grant McSherry), we
recommend:

• Save on future running costs by insulating your home
well and checking out renewable energy options.

• Live dryer and healthier by ventilating properly, use
natural / nontoxic materials and add sunlight to a dark home.

• Speak with a specialist about a potential budget
buffer for your particular project and focus your priorities.

Potential funding for your project can be found in

several ways: for insulation there are grants on https://www.

energywise.govt.nz/tools/warmer-kiwi-homes-tool/ and

the ANZ bank is providing for its’ customers a potentially

interest free loan of $5k at present. Considering the smaller

environmental impacts and large old housing stock in NZ,

additional funding options will hopefully be explored in the

near future to make renovating more attractive.

Check out our building product information on our website
(www.circularproject.co.nz) PALMARY

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Stuff.co.nz; Infographic: What is the average New Zealand power
bill?’; Author: New Zealand’s big winter switch;25.05.2017;https://
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canstarblue.co.nz; ‘Average Electricity Costs per KWH; Author:
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Quality’; United States Environmental Protection Agency; checked
29.01.2020; https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/volatile-
organic-compounds-impact-indoor-air-quality

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My Covid madness
in my backyard

By Mei Staples

2019 was a very busy year for me all the way back to Christchurch via
setting up programs for 2020 for Nelson. We did over 5,000 km in the
students in China to come and visit month and it was the most amazing trip,
us, learn and experience this amazing we saw so many wonderful landmarks,
country, it took enormous effort. Then met some fantastic people on similar
without notice just when things were journeys.
going to start moving in March 2020, it
was all taken away with Covid-19. Russell, known as Kororareka in the early 19th Century, The information sights in Nelson Lakes National Park

I was shattered and demoralized. So was the first permanent European settlement and After the Able Tasman and just after
many questions were running through Christmas, my husband, my son and I
my mind, how long were we going to seaport in New Zealand joined with another group of our friends
be affected. Would it just be a month or and hiked the world famous Mildford
two like I heard over and over again on Not long after getting back from track, about 60km over 5 days. I wrote
American news programs? 2020 was to our Camper Van tour, some of my about this trip after I returned, and it
be my breakout year with all the work I girlfriends wanted to walk the Abel was published in this magazine. The
had put in the past 3 years coming to Tasman trail. Wow, I felt guilty about feedback was great, everyone enjoyed
fruition. going again so soon, but because of hearing about my trip and wanted to
Covid I had little else to do other than know more about the details such as:
As the Covid cloud grew darker and wait it out. This is a must do hike for What are the conditions of facilities in
darker it was like a death by a thousand everyone, visitors and locals alike. It’s accommodation? Do they provide any
cuts, as weeks grew to months and an easy walk and such amazing scenery. wines in restaurant? What things do
months into possibly a year or more. I see these travels were increasing my we have to carry when hiking? Is the
I could not do anything while New own knowledge about this beautiful backpack very heavy? I promise to
Zealand was cut off from the rest of the country and its amazing people. provide more details next trip.
world.
Nelson Lakes National Park I now take every opportunity to
However, I did have some good try to know more about Kiwi history,
news, my New Zealand Citizenship geography and cultural so I can share
was approved in March 2020. I felt so this knowledge with my home country
blessed to be accepted as part of this people when they visit here.
beautiful country.
I now have joined a local walking
So, after sitting out most of 2020 group, it’s so much fun. We walk
reading, gardening and contemplating together every Saturday mornings.
how I was going to rebuild my business We walk different tracks each week,
when the doors to our country opened which really helps me to understand
up, my husband and I decided it was a and appreciate my new hometown-
good time for us to see New Zealand Christchurch. I feel fortunate that my
without the tourists. We hired a camper teammates are so kind to me, they
van on a good deal and travelled from never leave me behind and are always
Christchurch across the strait and all pointing out interesting land marks
the way up the east coast of the North and chatting about history of the areas.
Island to the very top to Cape Reinga
and came back down the West Coast

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to school to help celebrate Chinese 11#
New Year together for a cross culture
experience. PALMARY 41

Hiking at Mt Grey

Hiking at Hoon Hay Reserve - Faulkner’s Track

Feb 2021 has been so busy for me, We decorated lanterns, paper arts,
in spite of Covid-19, not only because Chinese painting, balloons in each
of Valentin’s Day and a party my room of the Richards house before the
husband organised, but also it was the event started. The atmosphere looked
Chinese New Year, the year of the Ox. I like a Chinese home.
also joined as a volunteer at Art for Life
and also at St John retail shop. I know it One of the artist’s was a calligrapher.
sounds crazy to be doing so much, but He painted the Couplet Spring
it’s the Covid madness taking over. decorations and we posted them
both sides of the entrance to Richards
However, the volunteering is helping House. These posters are an essential
me understand the power of kindness part of preparing for Chinese New
and how communities support each Year celebrations. The Christ’s College
other by donations of clothes, money students performed the Haka to
and time from individuals, families, welcome the Chinese guests.
businesses, and schools. I see and
engage with people from all walks of
life, young and old. I have gained a lot
of like-minded friends through being
a volunteer, and improved my English
and my leadership skills.

On top of this I organised two events
about Art and Cultural exchanges in
Christchurch.

The first event was about Chinese
New Year Eve experience in Richards
House of the Christ’s College on
10th Feb 2021. The school provided
the boarding house facilities for me
to host the event. They invited the
boarding students and some staff of
the Richards House total about 70
people. I organised 25 Chinese artists
and musicians to volunteer to come

The students learned calligraphy Art and Cultural Exchanges Group in
and how to make dumpling. Of course, Christchurch to engage with locals and
the boys enjoyed eating the delicious other Chinese living here.
food most of all.
Some of these Chinese artists have
very high profiles as artists back in
China. Most of them are retired and
their Children are not at home any
longer. They don’t have good English
skills, and some don’t even know how
to drive. They feel they have been left
behind or are just wasting their time in
New Zealand when they have so much
passion and skills they would love to
share given the right environment.

We even arranged for the Chinese When I found out they were looking We held the event at the
dancing dragon to give a performance. for a community to feel safe as they Christchurch Art Gallery on 23
After which the boys were able to try would at home. I thought I would be February and it started at 9:30am and
to the costume on and practice their able to help them come together and finished about 2pm. They were able to
dancing skills. It was great fun for all, build something where they could elect a president and also some office
even the house master had a go. teach their skills to local Kiwis both bearers. The group was formed and
young and old. are now well on their way to manage
This event was a great success, for their own events in the future.
the students and the Chinese elders With the help of my friends Lilly, Roy
that came to help celebrate. Some and the support of One Pure Water, we Now, I have to look at what’s around the
Chinese boarding students said that created an event to help them launch corner for me in March 2021. PALMARY
they never felt so happy after being their Chinese Community Art Group.
trapped by Covid-19, missing their
parents. When they met so many
Chinese faces it made them feel like
home, spending time with family
members. The Chinese artists felt the
same, posting photos to their friends
and family all around the world,
boasting how safe and happy they are
in New Zealand.

I would like to thank Christ’s College
and especially Mr. Harris for supporting
this cross-culture event. And a special
thanks to Mr. Tony Lin, from LINS
Chinese Restaurant for all his support
and helping with some amazing food.

The Second event came about by
accident. Apparently, there are about
30 Chinese artists living in Canterbury
and some of them wanted to set up an

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