Issue 70
The Explore issue is out now.
The only thing that helps Shona Macleod's incredibly painful neurological condition is medicinal cannabis. Now the designer is fighting the stigma. Read More
When she's not working on her doctorate or hanging with family, Curator Matariki Williams spends her time with precious taonga. Read More
Every single morning, all year round, the Washing Machines are out in Oriental Bay churning up the water. Read More
It started with a massive house party while the parents were away. Then it moved to a club. Now it's a three day music festival in the Wairarapa. Meet the brains behind 121. Read More
Rebecca Hardie Boys is as effervescent as the ginger beers she brews. We caught up with her between deliveries. Read More
Farmers Dion and Ali create something special for lamb lovers. We find out what makes the difference when it comes to their award-winning Grass Fed Girls. Read More
Features
Window watching
Kate McGuinness has illustrated some of Wellington's favourite haunts and the results are charming.
Three historical projects that changed Wellington
"God made New Zealand," said Sir John-Pearce Luke (Mayor of Wellington 1913–1921). "But engineers made Wellington".
Abandoned spaces
The images forming this photo essay are of buildings at different stages of their lives. Most of them are being redeveloped or renovated, to begin another phase in the life of the capital city.
Making dough
First there was coffee, and then came craft beer. Today, the rising trend in Wellington’s food and beverage scene is handmade artisan bread, writes Sarah Catherall.
Rubbish piles up and the plan stinks
It’s 2020, we’ve banned the plastic bag, half the city is marching around with keep cups, and we’re about to trial kerbside composting – so why exactly is Wellington looking to extend a tip that opened in the 1970s?
Families who love living on the road
Pull out onto any state highway in the summer and you’ll see scores of recreational vehicles (RVs) trundling the length and breadth of New Zealand. Many are rented by holidaymakers on a classic Kiwi road trip. However, more and more people are investing in their own caravans and making them their own. And a growing number of people even live fulltime in these tiny homes on wheels.
Electric records
Derek Smith spent the early nineties photographing New Zealand while on the job as a meter reader.
Three leaders share their vision for 2020
The hype-man of the Hurricanes is eyeing up the Super Rugby Championship, there’re changes afoot for the Wellington City Mission, and the wheels are spinning at Wellington City Council. Harriet Palmer talked to three local leaders about their vision for the future.
When she's not working on her doctorate or hanging with family, Curator Matariki Williams spends her time with precious taonga. Read More
Gordon Ramsay handpicked her for his London restaurant. Now chef Sam Dinsdale is back, she gives us her insider tips for the best sweet treats in Wellington. Read More
Monique Fiso's passion for Māori cuisine keeps her busy, but she made time to talk about her new venture, Hiakai. Read More
Quick reads
Builder and architectural designer Mike Holmes answers our questions and gives us some tips for building and renovating. Read More
Fashion designer Yoshino Maruyama is inspired by sustainability and her own heritage. Read More
Gordon Ramsay handpicked her for his London restaurant. Now chef Sam Dinsdale is back, she gives us her insider tips for the best sweet treats in Wellington. Read More
Being an eco-sexual is art art, part environmental activism and part sex. We find out how to be more eco-friendly in the bedroom (or where ever, we're not judging). Read More
Functional, yes please. Dust-collectors, no thanks. Quick fire questions with ceramicist and interior enthusiast Paige Jarman. Read More
Chenin Blanc is an oft declined wine. But oenophile (that's a fancy word for wine-lover) Joelle Thomson says you should give it a try. Read More
Got a smoking gun? No? Here's a great reason to get one. This masterpiece of a cake takes the humble apple and makes it smokin' hot. Read More
