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Rebecca FoxLifestyle editor
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Food & WineSeptember 8

Turning to lighter fare as we go into spring

While winter still has its grips on us, occasional warm days are reminding us that spring is coming.
Turning to lighter fare as we go into spring
Turning to lighter fare as we go into spring
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EntertainmentSeptember 2

Daughter and curator rediscovers her mother’s work

If there is one word Alice Hutchison would use to describe mother Philippa Blair’s artwork it would be “lyrical”.
Daughter and curator rediscovers her mother’s work
Daughter and curator rediscovers her mother’s work
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EntertainmentSeptember 2

Connections and welcome important part of ‘Staying Power’

There are not many occasions where it is possible to spread out a more than 15m-long lau nima (tapa cloth).
Connections and welcome important part of ‘Staying Power’
Connections and welcome important part of ‘Staying Power’
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Food & WineSeptember 1

Unique Wānaka offering wins top regional restaurant

Creating a set menu that changes every month is not for the faint hearted so to have it recognised with a national award is a huge achievement, Arc chef-owner James Stapley says.
Unique Wānaka offering wins top regional restaurant
Unique Wānaka offering wins top regional restaurant
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Food & WineSeptember 1

‘Exciting’ emerging culinary talent swapping mountains for the sea

Chef Pier Italiano is Cuisine Good Food Awards Rising Talent for 2026. He talks to Rebecca Fox about his journey from Sicily to Queenstown.
‘Exciting’ emerging culinary talent swapping mountains for the sea
‘Exciting’ emerging culinary talent swapping mountains for the sea
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EntertainmentAugust 26

Search for lost art part of ongoing passion for Māori art and architecture

Like a detective on the trail of a good lead, Prof Deidre Brown is persistent when on the search for lost Māori art.
Search for lost art part of ongoing passion for Māori art and architecture
Search for lost art part of ongoing passion for Māori art and architecture
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EntertainmentAugust 19

Playing to a live audience what keeps Dutch piano brothers inspired

In the beginning you want everything, Lucas Jussen says. Travelling the world, playing the big concert houses, performing with the greats. "You want to go there.”
Playing to a live audience what keeps Dutch piano brothers inspired
Playing to a live audience what keeps Dutch piano brothers inspired
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EntertainmentAugust 19

Figure painting a ‘terrific’ challenge for Sir Grahame

Wanting his paintings seen by a wider audience, Sir Grahame Sydney has agreed to his first public exhibition in 15 years.
Figure painting a ‘terrific’ challenge for Sir Grahame
Figure painting a ‘terrific’ challenge for Sir Grahame
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Food & WineAugust 18

Michelin star ‘amazing surprise’ for Wānaka chef

Fresh continues its series talking to Otago’s newly-minted Michelin starred chefs. Rebecca Fox asks Kika owner and chef James Stapley about his journey.
Michelin star ‘amazing surprise’ for Wānaka chef
Michelin star ‘amazing surprise’ for Wānaka chef
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EntertainmentJuly 15

Artist’s age of enlightenment

A journey to discover more about his Anglo-Indian family history has taken Dunedin artist Guy Howard-Smith to the other side of the world.
Artist’s age of enlightenment
Artist’s age of enlightenment