October/November 2011 Issue

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2011

FEATURES

Wellington’s Alternative
Forget everything you thought you knew about Wellington’s legendary alternative music scene. Martyn Pepperell can trace it all the way back to 1932.

Seven Photographers. Seven Shots.
We asked seven of our favourite photographers to show us the image they wanted Wellington to see. The results surprised and delighted us.

Martinborough. Still the Wairarapa’s Jewel.
Come and meet the people and industries that keep this grand wee town thriving.

The Perfect Wedding.
Comedian Sarah Harpur has a problem. She wants to be the perfect bridesmaid, but that would mean attending the perfect wedding.

Sprung!
Samantha Hannah picks the best of this season’s fashion.

INTERVIEWS

The Life Artistic - Rosy Tin Teacaddy. By Graeme Tuckett.
Fish Out Of Water - Jyoti Morningstar makes clothing, and a difference, in Bali. By Natalie Finnigan
Outside the Mainstream - Caroline Girdlestone and James Delaney, training animals for the screen in the Akatarawas. By Jenah Shaw
My Home - Art gallery manager Olivia McLeavey shows Gemma Freeman around her Terrace Apartment.

COLUMN

Editorial – Why professional photographers matter. By Richard Aindow
Politics – Duncan Garner on why America doesn't work
Opinion – Green Candidate James Shawon how to unsnarl our roads for good

THE ARTS

Applied Arts – Kate Duignan
Art – Courtney Johnston
Theatre – John Smythe
Books – Sarah Jane Barnett
Music – Martyn Pepperell reviews
Film – Richard Aindow

FOOD AND DRINK

Edible Gardening – Rachel Knight
Wine – Nicola Belsham
Food – Adie McCelland
Recipe – French flair from Le Metropolitan
Restaurant Review – Delaney Mes
Beer – Hadyn Green

FASHION, FITNESS & TRAVEL

Fashion – Samantha Hannah
Health and Beauty – Samantha Hannah
Fitness – James Stewart
Motoring – Karl Ferguson
Travel – Shelley-Maree Cassidy

REGULARS

News Chowder – Tasty bites from around the region
Capital Questions – Radio New Zealand’s Kathryn Ryan talks
Events – Spring’s unmissables
The Aquarium – Were you there?
Quiz and Trivia
The Mollusc - Our Man in Havana (Bar)