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Te mātauranga o Matariki • Stacey reflects on her recent visit to Brisbane and an emotional kārero with astronomy expert Dr Rangi Mātāmua.

LOCAL MATTERS • What if your favourite feel-good food was something you could really feel good about?

The NIX effect • A woman with a criminal past is usually unlikely to be celebrated in Aotearoa. But social media sensation Nicola ‘Nix’ Adams reckons her ever-growing popularity is down to the fact that she’s straight up, honest and authentic about who she is.

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Writing WHINA • Filmmaker Paula Whetu Jones doesn’t let her rare illness hold her back when it comes to her career, and she won’t hold back on confronting audiences with reality, either – and that’s why she was chosen to tell the story of another strong and determined wahine toa, Dame Whina Cooper.

NOT ONE MORE ACRE • Pania Newton, a spokesperson for the indigenous-led groups that organised the Ihumātao land occupation, put aside her law career to fight for the return of confiscated land that had been earmarked for intensive housing.

ARTIVIST IN ACTION • Moana Maniapoto, who has been an important voice on Aotearoa’s music scene for decades, has also made headlines internationally for her current affairs television series, following an approach from Prince Harry.

Threads, triangles & traditions • Rākau (sticks) from a plum tree gave artist Heidi Brickell some of the inspiration for her latest exhibition of large-scale, double-sided works.

NAKED TRUTHS • Normalising nudity is one of the aims of writer/actor Jackie van Beek in her new comedy film Nude Tuesday, which stars Jemaine Clement as a self-styled relationship guru.

Just the tipple • Ruth Spencer is donning pearls and a flapper dress, gin in hand, for the return of the Roaring ’20s.

WHAT’S ON • The arts are back in full swing, with plenty on offer, including writers’ festivals, theatre, film, music, dance and a Dalí exhibition.

LABOURS of love • Geraldine Wilkins talks to four entrepreneurs who made the best of a bad situation when Covid-19 hit Aotearoa in 2020 – and now have highly successful businesses.

FALLING WITH STYLE • A good jersey will become your friend, your solace and will last your whole lifetime. Nothing is more luxuriant, comforting or warming than being inside the cosy confines of wool. It’s renewable, biodegradable and if that doesn’t tick all the boxes, it’s also a snug time portal back to Nana. Holy moly, has there ever been a better time to wear one? Go on, throw on a jersey.

JUDICIOUS JEWELS • Celebrate the stars and let your inner sparkle out with these stellar finds.

DENIM BLUES • Wear ‘em high-waisted, ankle-baring, teamed with smart blazor or a chunky knit.

A spot of bother • Amy Houlihan talks to the experts and gives us the lowdown on how to beat adult acne for good.

We love… • Here are a selection of products that hit the spot.

Bite-size beauties

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Hydrate and illuminate

Renew and refresh

GAME CHANGERS • Trends come and go, but these incredible brands, products and organisations are for all seasons.

I AM YOUR TONGUE • Some of the work of this group...