Culture
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Film Review: Supernova
Read more: Film Review: SupernovaMartin Scorsese said that marvel films aren’t cinema. He was highlighting the age-old problem of art vs commerce. The tension from creating something that moves people, yet if its too nuanced and niche no one will understand it and so it won’t make any money, or it is too broad you lose your artistic integrity…
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Film Review: Wonder Woman 1984
Read more: Film Review: Wonder Woman 1984Matthew 16:26 What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? This quote kept spinning in my head while watching the Patty Jenkins directed follow up to her smash 2017 hit Wonder Woman. This film again features Gal Gadot (Justice League, Fast 5) as the titular character Wonder…
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I try: Daily Bread Belmont and love it
Read more: I try: Daily Bread Belmont and love itI headed into Daily Bread in Belmont, near Devonport, yesterday to try their delicious pastries… mmmmmm… and to see Toko and try a flat white made from their fabulous coffee; the Daily Bread coffee grind. There was so much to choose from, but I had an almond croissant and some focaccia bread – okay, an…
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I headed into Cordis Hotel Auckland for their amazing new vegan high tea
Read more: I headed into Cordis Hotel Auckland for their amazing new vegan high teaIf you know Michiko or I, you know we love our tea (and Champagne!) so a trip into town to Cordis Hotel in Auckland for their amazing new vegan high tea sounded too good to refuse. Michiko is vegan herself so it was the ideal match made in heaven. I eat anything, so I’m always…
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Film Review: Happiest Season
Read more: Film Review: Happiest SeasonAnd we are back for post-lockdown movie reviews v2. This time the review was in the new Boutique section of the Newmarket 277 Event cinema. It was really lovely, and the spread that was put on was great as I had just come from the gym. This has nothing to do with the movie; I…
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DIY dried flower hoop wreath
Read more: DIY dried flower hoop wreathHere’s an easy DIY on how to make your own dried flower hoop wreath. These are a big Instagram trend and there are workshops around so I thought it’d be fun as an activity at my Twenties theme birthday party yesterday. Wreaths are fun to create yourself and you could easily make it more Christmas…
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10 Creative Date Night Ideas On A Budget
Read more: 10 Creative Date Night Ideas On A BudgetIn these times, everybody’s wanting to save a bit of money, but still connect and of course have a good time. The grand-and-glorious dates have their place, but mostly you just want to get out, have a laugh and not go into overdraft. I’ve put together 10 creative-yet-non-cheesey date night ideas on a budget to…
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Celebrating 25 years of Church Road TOM Winemaking
Read more: Celebrating 25 years of Church Road TOM WinemakingHawke’s Bay is a world-famous winemaking region of New Zealand, and one of its favourites is iconic Church Road. I was lucky enough to attend their 25 year celebration of Church Road TOM vintage at an exquisite wine matched dinner at Botswana Butchery on Auckland harbour and sample the two latest vintages; 2016 TOM Merlot…
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I Visit an Eco Farm Stay Airbnb in Puhoi and Waiwera
Read more: I Visit an Eco Farm Stay Airbnb in Puhoi and WaiweraA couple of months back I took the family to an eco farm stay Airbnb in Puhoi near Waiwera, north of Orewa, Auckland and we loved it – including the kids – so I thought I’d share it for anyone interested in a local getaway with more of a rural, back to nature experience. It…
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Miss Fisher & The Crypt of Tears
Read more: Miss Fisher & The Crypt of TearsWith a sensible response to the COVID-19 crisis and the closure of cinemas, Roadshow Films is bringing Miss Fisher & The Crypt of Tears to our homes, releasing digitally on April 15th, available for purchase or rental from Youtube, Apple and Google Play as well as rental on both Lightbox and Sky. After freeing a young girl in Jerusalem,…