Fifty years ago this year, Witi Ihimaera published his debut novel, Tangi, the first novel by a Māori author. Tom McKinlay caught up with the celebrated writer on the eve of his visit to Dunedin for the city’s Readers & Writers Festival.
From decadent ways to sweeten your day and the prettiest pink tech to monochrome florals, gorgeous glassware and playful accessories, here’s what our editor is coveting this month.
Having recently resided at the historic Robert Lord cottage as this year’s University of Otago Creative New Zealand Children’s Writer in Residence Fellow, Ruth Paul will be returning south this month as part of the Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival.
It wasn’t until Julia Atkinson-Dunn purchased a house in Christchurch that the former interior design pro nervously turned her hand to gardening. Fast-forward a few years and Julia has just released her third tome celebrating the joys of gardening, which “aims to fill in the practical basics needed by beginners while providing inspiration and support for gardeners as they continue to grow in confidence”.
Great new reads to please even the pickiest of bookworms. Mothers’ InstinctBarbara Abel | HarperCollins, $35Soon to be a major US motion picture starring Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain, Mothers’ Instinct is a dark domestic […]
Cookbook and wellness author Eleanor Ozich’s latest project is inspired by her rediscovered passion for surfing. Here's some of her surfing-adjacent food and beauty recipes for you to try.
Off the back of her new autobiography, we caught up with the extraordinary Kiwi adrenaline junkie, Jo Morgan, to get her unique take on travelling in the South.
A valued contributor for Allied Press Magazines, we caught up with acclaimed children’s writer and editor, Diana Noonan, on receiving a prestigious literary award.
From illustrating for Ballantynes to a decade by the beach in Sumner – Style takes a look at celebrated artist Rita Angus’ time spent, and art created, in the South Island.
Lloyd Jones’ latest novel, The Fish, is a unique and compelling story set in a seaside community. Style spoke to the celebrated Kiwi writer on the eve of the book’s much anticipated release.
Mastering multi-media art decades before it was the norm, Joanna Margaret Paul’s career has been given its retrospective dues thanks to a travelling exhibition.
Known for producing bold yet dreamy paintings, Clare Reilly’s latest creation casts an artist’s eye over her own life. Interspersing Clare’s art with her fascinating story, the book Eye of the Calm holds lessons for us all.
In the second part of this series, Style delved back into the group chat to find out what we've been reading and listening to. With a special contribution from our resident Style children. Missed part […]