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EDITOR’S LETTER

Wonderful World

Seasonal kōrero • Stacey shares her favourite whakataukī for spreading the love at Christmas.

The KINDNESS of STRANGERS

A Governor-General for our times

still walking, still learning • Journalist Claire Nelson, who almost died while hiking at Joshua Tree, reconnects with her homeland walking Te Araroa.

The unthinkable • With her award-winning podcast, Susie Ferguson lends an ear to grieving parents and gives them an opportunity to share their stories of loss and love.

SMALL COMFORTS

Shared vision • Teamwork makes the dream work for Mata Aho Collective, a group of talented wāhine Māori making waves in the art world. Dionne Christian writes.

Love the world of the garden • Susanna Andrew chats to garden guru Lynda Hallinan about her new book, The Joy of Gardening, which highlights her lifelong passion for plants and her family’s horticultural history.

In her own words

WOMEN in WOOL • It’s more than 50 years since wool led the way as New Zealand’s most valuable export product. But after a decades-long struggle against an incoming tide of synthetic substitutes, industry leaders say there’s never been a better time for the iconic Kiwi commodity to make a comeback. Sophie Neville meets three passionate women working hard to ensure this fabulous fibre gets all the attention it deserves.

Untrustworthy • Lara Strongman’s father, Ken, passed away at the end of 2019. Here, the Christch-urchbased art curator, writer and critic recollects his inimitable voice on a very woolly topic.

GRIEF in the time of COVID • Losing a loved one is never easy, and pandemic restrictions have made it all the more devastating for some. Catharina van Bohemen shares her own heartbreaking story of loss in lockdown.

Raw talent • With the release of their third book and a growing fan base, Two Raw Sisters’ Margo and Rosa Flanagan have planted themselves firmly in the Kiwi cooking scene. They tell Sharon Stephenson how their past struggles with food helped them find their passion.

My mother, my muse • Artist Merenia Gray tells Sarah Catherall how her moving new show helped her heal after huge loss.

Casting call

Game on! • Rosie Remmerswaal is helping to make language learning fun for the whole whānau.

SHE'S A KILLER • It’s the book people can’t stop talking about! See what all the fuss is about with this extract from Kirsten McDougall’s latest novel, She’s a Killer.

TILLY LLOYD • CO-OWNER OF UNITY BOOKS

SONYA WILSON • AUTHOR/JOURNALIST/DIRECTOR OF KIWI CHRISTMAS BOOKS

SUE ORR • AUTHOR

BRIDGET VAN DER ZIJPP • AUTHOR

Crime book of the MONTH

Recycled silver linings • Jewellery maker Sonia McManus is gaining international attention for her meaningful creations made from salvaged materials. She talks to Sharon Stephenson about finding beauty in broken things.

On paper monthly, on screen daily.

EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY • Christmas is always a day to spend with loved ones, and this year I’m sure we’ll just be grateful to celebrate outside of our bubbles! I’ve created these simple yet impressive recipes to grace your table, all of which can...