Arts & Culture

Life well ridden, well written

By Zoë Jonson A captivating tale of legacy, community and heart, Riding Through Life details a “journey fuelled by passion and service,” a life led...

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Daughters of the Sun and Moon, RRP $39.99 In 1870, three Chinese women arrived in the small, dusty and violent pueblo of Los Angeles. Each...

Art Battle – spoils enjoyed by all

Although Eden Park has seen some epic battles, one of the stadium’s latest clashes was less violent but the rivalry was no less fierce....

Matariki Festival 2026 – star-studded

The stars will be rising across Tāmaki Makaurau to celebrate Matariki. This year’s Matariki Festival features events throughout the Supercity, deputy mayor Desley Simpson confirms. “Matariki...

Drury artist’s shifting landscape

Sandy Littlejohns-Clark is well known for her distinctive, bold style, which she uses to describe the changing world around her. These days, it's in Drury...

Kids’ Beats – no hum drum drummers

The world may not march to the beat of just one drum, but the collective efforts of Kids’ Beats regularly have Frankliners’ feet a-tapping. During...

Wild show hits stage at Due Drop

Young thespians from Papakura are set to break a leg this weekend – to deliver a show-stopping performance, that is. StageAntics South Auckland is bringing...

Lisa Bate – a heart for glass

From her studio by the Taihiki River, Glenbrook’s Lisa Bate brings her art to life. “Recently, I’ve been working on an environmental series of glass...

Sounds of Tamaki Makaurau a hit in Franklin

By Mercedes Basevi (junior journalist) An exciting NZ Music Month event was hosted at the Franklin Arts Centre recently as part of an emerging...

You don’t need more eyeshadow, you need the right palette

By: Sarai Elora, Bonita Artistry Last issue we spoke about how you don’t need more makeup; you need a method.The same applies to eyeshadow palettes....