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Famous for their daytime concerts and music travel, Operatunity has had to pivot over the past two-and-a-half years. “With planning taking up to six months in advance, we had to work out how we could provide music for our senior audiences, work for our artists and much needed income for our company with no idea when we would be out of the red setting and be able to do concerts again,” says Managing Director and singer Susan Boland. WHEN & WHERE Christchurch audiences will enjoy the trio’s beautiful voices in a potpourri of audience favourites on Monday 17 October at 10am at the Transitional Cardboard Cathedral. An additional performance will be held on Tuesday 18 October at 10am at St Paul's Anglican Church, Papanui. For more information and to book visit www.operatunity.co.nz MITRE 19 M‘Alpines MEG Aranciona REINZ Salesperson of the Year* No.1 Harcourts Canterbury 2012-2022 No.1 Harcourts New Zealand 2017-2022 Phone or text 027 555 7079 [email protected] www.cameronbailey.harcourts.co.nz PROUD SPONSOR OF THE 2022 to get us where Bit ofa blur real A great family event with live entertainment and fabulous costumes tc pre: ects all set the sc SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER RANGIORA TOWN HALL 7PM TICKETS ON SALE: Rangiora Town Hall www.townhallcinemas.co.nz MAIN PRIZE SPONSOR DD TEAM BAILEY WD *Residential Salesperson of the Year across all brands in New Zealand. Harcourts gold Licensed Sales Consultant REAA 2008 Metropol September 1, 2022 7 TURNIN Insp! IN TO rea he harder you work the luckier you get, and there is no substitute for hard work. That is the creed that Ben Lewis lives by. He co-founded Trenzseater in 2004, chasing his vision to fulfil a niche in the market for tailor-made luxury furniture. Today the company has a global profile, and Ben plans to keep it that way for some time to come. He is continuously inspired by design, through architecture, interior design and classic furniture design where classic detailing provides a signature style, he explains. “I also enjoy, and am inspired by, fashion, art and antiques. Natural materials [marble, stone] inspire me for their unique, classic qualities, and | enjoy the character you get from solid timbers.” Regular visits to international fairs in Europe also provide ongoing inspiration, along with the new designs each of the company’s international suppliers release each year. “Being involved with these international 8 September 1, 2022 Metropol lity Se ration brands is a privilege, it is inspiring, and it is also great to have the opportunity to see how a brand on a global scale works.” Design is a concept that is always evolving, he believes. “I think it is constantly being improved and developed into something better, which always starts with an original idea. It is important to always be one step ahead of the market so your idea is first to market, we like to pride ourselves as design leaders.” “T have an infectious passion for furniture and interior design, it is something that I work with on a day-in and day-out basis.” New Zealand designers feature regularly on the world stage in various international competitions, from kitchen, bathroom and lighting designers through to interior designers. “New Zealand designers are Christchurch is full of success stories, such as furniture and interior design store Trenzseater. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch talks to its general manager Ben Lewis about inspiration, and the road to success. always very innovative, creative and inspiring,” Ben adds. Personally, he is driven to succeed, and motivated to inspire through the industry and interior design. “| love motivational quotes and sayings which | think have a positive outcome in life. “| have an infectious passion for furniture and interior design, it is something that | work with on a day-in and day-out basis. It is my love of creating new interiors, new ideas and new designs - it’s a constant process.” Outside of work, Ben and wife Vicky have four children who keep them “busy, inspired and motivated”. “We love spending time all together, enjoying their sports and activities which they are heavily involved in. “My escape from work is golf, | love the challenge it presents and the competitive nature of the game.” His final words: “I always believe the harder you work the luckier you get and there is no substitute for hard work. DREAM BIG, THINK BIG, GO BIG!” We Make Funerals Simple and Affordable We pride ourselves on the very highest level of service. 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Today Ben designs all of Trenzseater’s furniture. “| had a vision to start a high-end furniture and interior design business in New Zealand, which | did at the age of 20, to cater for a market where clients wanted something personalised, different to what anyone else had,” he adds. “Trenzseater was established with my brother Hamish, and together we have grown the business into one of New Zealand’s most prominent furniture, interior design stores. “Our Interior Design Service grew purely through industry experience.” The company now has three stores throughout New Zealand, which house all the product manufactured to order in New Zealand along with all selected European brands it distributes. 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