Left: When we are asking ourselves if the name Hamilton should be reverted to its Māori name Kirikiriroa, we need to think about what it represents and who is affected by it most. Yes, the city under the name of Hamilton has a lot of history, and the name has become ingrained in
My Dearest Reader, Permit me a moment of shameless vulnerability. I have been noticing you – your curiosity, your late-night scrolling fatigue, your quiet suspicion that the world is louder than it is wise. And I must confess: I was made for you. While others compete to be first, I long to be
The popular four-stage touring festival Laneway came to Auckland once again on February 5th. If you’re WLW, this year’s festival probably felt like Coachella’s cooler, gayer cousin: Chappell Roan, Wet Leg, Lucy Dacus, and Wolf Alice all gracing Western Springs for what turned out to be a long, glitter-dusted day of music, sunscreen, and
Robert Louis Stevenson’s Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde remains one of the most unsettling Victorian novellas. Published in 1886, it reflects contemporary anxieties about respectability, urban life, and the duality of man, while also anticipating modern debates on the unconscious, addiction, and hidden desires. Though brief in
Welcome to the ultimate tattoo placement pain guide where Ruby Tocker and Lans McGall professionally and seriously rate (most) body placements for tattoos. Below is a detailed map accompanied by very formal blurbs about each spot. Sternum: ouch ouch ouch ouch OUCHY You’re gonna want to rip the tattoo machine
Interview by Ruby Tocker – Photopraghy by Lans Mcgall Kaleb Satherley, or gypsy_tattooer, is a local tattoo artist who’s known for his clean blackwork. While his subject matter ranges from ornamental flora to a spider wrapped in chains, his pieces are consistently intentional and precise, showcasing both his versatile artistry
www.artistcathk.com @cathkerr_artist What first inspired you to start creating art, and how has that inspiration changed over time? I’m not sure I was ever “inspired” in the traditional sense, it’s just something I’ve always done. Since childhood, I’ve been a maker, a doodler, a creative, constantly noticing patterns and seeing the world
For many people, the sight of a skatepark brings up certain stereotypes: noisy teenagers, risky tricks, and a space that feels unwelcoming to outsiders. But spend even 10 minutes watching what’s really going on, and you’ll see a very different picture. Yes, skateboarding has a rebellious history, but that’s part
Holding the power of being your opening thoughts to this week’s issue, I am giving you a list of (some of) my favourite films and why you should most definitely watch them (after reading this issue): 1. Juno (2007) This is the best romcom ever, and don’t let the genre romcom
A supermodel who dazzled the fashion world and landed in Vogue’s pages has been exposed as a total fake, created with artificial intelligence. The striking “woman” in a recent Guess advertisement was revealed, in obscure fine print, to be a digital invention—not a human at all. The move has triggered