The Big Interview With Natassja
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with the multitalented Hamilton-based singer Natassja, who released her first official music video last month for her latest song. We spoke about all things music, 2024, and ‘Missing Socks’. Who is Natassja? Kia Ora! As you know, my name’s Natassja. I’m an indie pop singer-songwriter based in […]
An Interview with a Creative Director
Just in time for the announcement of the upcoming sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, NEXUS recently sent Steve Huỳnh to sit down with and delve into the creative mind behind New Zealand Herald VIVA, Dan Ahwa, as he discusses his vision for Aotearoa’s fashion scene. Ahwa is an esteemed fashion editor, stylist, and journalist […]
An Interview Exploring the Fusion of Fashion, Society, and Pop Culture
Fashion is often interpreted as only serving the purpose of covering up skin. However, it can be used as a form of storytelling, expressing the personality, culture, and personal beliefs of not only the wearer, but also the designer. In this interview, NEXUS deep dives into the cultural aspect of fashion and recent critical use […]
An Interview with Third-Culture Kids
Here at Nexus we love to celebrate people from all walks of life! This week we sat down with three people who grew up as Third-Culture Kids. Marija Miletic, Alex Hill, and Lucy Hurley all grew up with vastly different backgrounds, from Serbia, Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong, and Saudi Arabia! This interview discusses how […]
An Interview with Waikato PMSA Students
Here at Nexus we value people and connection, so join us as we embark on a captivating journey with four UoW students (Sheldon, Emma, Saya and Jaeden) as they recount their six week venture through India. Guided by “Reimagining India with IndoGenius” and supported by the Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia, their experiences offer a […]
An Interview with Dear Community
This week at Nexus, we were delighted to chat with business owner and content creator Hannah Koumakis, and discuss her journey in founding a non-profit organisation that values friendship, community, and wellbeing. And loads of fun! The organisation, Dear Community, arranges monthly events to bring together women of various ages across New Zealand. There are […]
Pole Dance in Hamilton: Honouring Our Stripping “Foremothers”
Walking into the studio after a long day and shedding my clothing feels so freeing. Zipping up my 8 inch heels and throwing myself around a pole is the best stress relief I’ve found. There are three places to pole in Hamilton: Altitude; The Studio; and High Above. As a pole dance student, I can […]
An Interview With Hanne De Ridder
Here at nexus, we want to explore the world of young creatives in Aotearoa. From artists to dancers, musicians to writers, we want to hear all about the journey that led you to where you are now. To start the year off with the best vibes, we’ve been in contact with Wellington-based tattoo artist Hanne […]