The entity known as Toothfish
You may have spotted the posters around town. There’s the sheep that looks down, imperiously, from beneath a banner proclaiming the news, “The war against nature is over!” There’s the […]
December Film Reviews
Most big films get a special level of promotion before they are unleashed on the general public – they get what we call a ‘radio preview’. This is where a […]
Because Wellington theatre needs more awards
It is a truth, universally acknowledged, that no endeavour is worth even the most cursory of considerations unless it has won an award. In a world that is ridden with […]
Of subversion and vultures
Is fiction writing inherently subversive? Surely it’s a daring proposition, to stake claim on the contested space between page and eye – and doubly audacious to offer to fill that […]
Piles of shiny art… highlights 2013
I don’t know about you, but for me 2013 has been one of those bewildering years… but luckily there is always art. This year, the best art turned up when […]
Waterfront
My Makeup Bag with Catherine Hunt
Elegant, smart and charming – and with an enviable wardrobe to boot – Catherine Hunt is the kind of girl other women want to make friends with. Regularly rubbing shoulders […]
Sadal & Co
Located at 85 The Terrace, Sadal & Co is a hair salon that offers so much more. The brainchild of director Kylie Gibbons, a friendly blonde-haired woman with a decade […]
The Beer in Review
As I write, the sun is finally staying later and I can sit on my porch enjoying a beer until past 8pm. The spring gales are dying and thoughts are […]
Giving wine with the X‑mas factor
In the absence of accolades, budget restriction, brand or word of mouth, choosing wine as a gift is sometimes as simple as choosing the prettiest label. Undeniably, a bottle with […]
