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Editor’s Letter

Things we love

“ko e ’apí ’a fafine” • (the home is women’s territory)

That C word • When respected journalist Mihingarangi Forbes quizzed women on Twitter on how they felt about the C-word, the response ranged from abhorrence to delight. WOMAN asked Lily Richards to investigate the origins of the C-bomb.

There has to be a better optionon • Medical marijuana is still a weed in the wilderness. Writer Lily Richards goes down a rabbithole trying to find out why we’re still grinding gears getting to a green light.

‘She changed the game completely’ • Helen Kelly made history as the first woman to lead the Aotearoa New Zealand union movement. On February 18, 2015, she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She died on October 14, 2016. She was 52.

TO BAN OR NOT TO BAN • Conflicted feelings about censorship became an exercise of introspection into her own work, writes Pip Adam.

I’m with the BANNED • Music has always had a propensity to provoke. But that’s where it holds its power, writes Victoria Spence.

Mere Boynton • Actor, singer and producer Mere Boynton talks to Sarah Catherall about the journey that led to her biggest role yet – Director Ngā Toi Māori for Tāwhiri.

It’s all about the money, honey • Oh, finances. How do we keep on top of them? How can we save? How can we cut costs? Firstly, scratch the beliefs that are holding you back. Now’s the time to feel empowered with your money.

“Are we there yet?” • ANZ Chief Economist Sharon Vollner says almost, darling, but watch out for inflation.

HOW THE CHIPS FALL when a couple separates • The idea that uncoupling means “men gain, women lose” financially is often true, but it’s complicated. Dr Michael Fletcher crunches the numbers.

A HOUSE DIVIDED • Misinformation about the covid-19 vaccine has caused a great divide; Michelle Robinson spoke to four couples coping with the side effects.

‘The straight line leads to hell’ • Hundertwasser’s famous shapes da zle Whangarei, writes Susanna Andrew.

The day jobs of authors • It’s not news that writers need paid work. We talked to four women whose jobs are far from their work on the page.

The hidden toll of a mid-life eating disorder • If you believe eating disorders only afflict young women, think again, writes Sharon Stephenson.

Secluded sanctuary • Twenty years after swapping an international career in fashion for the tiny Hokianga settlement of Kohukohu, Lise Strathdee has created a mini-haven of eclectic style. She talks to Sarah Wilkins and Ivy Austin about coming home.

Fast fresh keto • The keto craze is far from over. These delights from Belinda MacDonald’s Flavour Bomb: Fast fresh fun keto for Kiwis will swiftly become kitchen favourites.

The search • Ashleigh Young’s op shop odyssey to find the perfect garment takes an unexpected turn.

THE CLOTHES OF OTHERS

The science of sleep • Skincare can work wonders while we sleep, shares Beauty Editor Amy Houlihan. So get ready to slumber with these sleep-promoting tips and PM-perfect beauty hacks.

A new look in sight • Just started wearing glasses? You may need a make-up shake-up to suit your new frames.

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