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EDITOR’S LETTER

Mānawatia a Matariki! • Happy Māori New Year, Aotearoa!

KA HAERE KI WAHO • A lot of events have been cancelled or pushed out to 2023, but our cultural institutions, galleries, museums, musicians and some brave souls have turned the lights back on as the pandemic recedes. It’s time to grab a friend, smack on some lippy and let art and culture back in. If you’re thinking of travelling, check you’re in time for some of these great events. Here’s our pick of the best across the motu.

STAR attraction • One unexpected joy of Matariki is what it tells us about social momentum, writes Moata Tamaira.

TRUE COLOURS • Louisa Wall’s life has been a lot more colourful than most politicians – she has been a Silver Fern, a Black Fern, and has gained a raft of tertiary qualifications – but her biggest priority has always been fighting for Aotearoa’s LGBTIQA+ community, writes Aroha Awarau.

MAKING THE MATARIKI CONNECTION • Aotearoa now has a 12th public holiday, recognising traditional knowledge around the Māori lunar calendar, but it was a long time coming, writes Rebecca Reilly.

The woman who blew the whistle on Watergate • Martha Mitchell is the forgotten victim of the biggest political scandal of the 20th century. The outspoken wife of the US attorney-general, she was the first person to speak out against President Richard Nixon. Now, a TV series starring Julia Roberts and Sean Penn shows the lengths to which the White House went to silence her – including locking her up.

MASTERY of the MIND • When the stresses in her daily life threatened to become overwhelming, Sarah Sparks took a break from the modern world and spent 10 days at a meditation retreat.

Casting for RECOVERY A SALVE for THE SOUL • Victoria Clark discovers a rare opportunity for women whose lives have been profoundly affected by breast cancer to gather in beautiful surroundings and regenerate in hope.

I AM YOUR EYES • I’m the secret to your success. It takes millions of years to look this perfect.

Stepping up • Oh, the pain of trying to meet a health goal.

LET’S GO OUT • There are no rules for dressing up. Wear the sequins (well, perhaps not Marilyn’s ‘Happy Birthday Mr President’ sequins), choose the silk and whatever you do, do it with style and finesse. Rise to the occasion. The getting ready is all.

WOMAN • Make this magazine a part of your routine

Go gorgeous • Make multi-purpose products work for you to create this glamorous look.

INNER BEAUTY • Skincare routines are essential for our face and neck, but by also focusing on wellness, including gut health, our whole body will benefit.

We Love… • Here are a selection of beauty boosters to benefit the whole body.

MAN UP • In New Zealand, men are told to ‘harden up’ when it comes to their physical and mental health, but we can make a difference by encouraging the men in our lives to make small changes now that will benefit the whole whānau in the long run.

MAKING A MOVE • Why we need to rethink what we consider physical activity for our kids.

Winter warmers • Sophie Hansen and Annie Herron share a selection of their favourite recipes, guaranteed to warm your belly and your soul over...