This story was originally published by RNZ. Haya Khan was a law student working at Farmer’s when she fell in love with scented candles. After struggling to find any with rich South Asian scents—and realising a 9-to-5 job wasn’t for her—Khan now runs a home …
Tuesday 13 June, 7pm Te Ao Mārama South Atrium, Auckland Museum Free, no bookings required As part of the Pacific Dance Festival 2023, Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum is excited to host Beau Louis Takapu Couture for a showcase of the SS23 Forever Grateful collection. …
Arrangement 23 May—11 June George Savill is a contemporary New Zealand artist renowned for his bold and expressive paintings. With a penchant for repurposing old frames, Savill’s compositions spill out of the picture plane, creating a sense of freedom and movement. In this new series of …
Tuesday 4, 11, 18 July 6.30-8.30pm Holy Trinity Cathedral The Parnell Business Association is supporting London St Art Club for the return of The Cathedral Series Painting Workshops! These workshops explore various art-making techniques in a step by step process, with room for you to …
23 May—12 June A selection of new works by Piera McArthur has arrived at Jonathan Grant Gallery. “There are two poles to my work, which influence one another nevertheless. One is the fascinating world of drawing, a miraculous medium which can say it all, the …
New Works 30 May—15 June Through his latest body of paintings, Matt Payne invites us into the delicate and dramatic features of our vast and varied coastlines, emphasising the elements to bring those details to the forefront of our minds. The glistening seas and silken …
Parnell business owners Vicki and Susie shared their Comfi journey with Verve Magazine for the ‘Women in Business’ issue—from being great friends to business partners and how their mission has become their joint-seventh lovechild (ninth if you include husbands!) What inspired you to develop Comfi? …
Wild Fuchsia 12 May—22 June It’s that time of year again—the Auckland Festival of Photography. As part of the festival, Desi Hirner’s exhibition ‘Wild Fuchsia’ will be held at Little Rosie. If you’re in Auckland, pop in for a coffee and enjoy a few select flamingo …
10 May—10 June This May marks 10 years of Black Door Gallery doing what they love—promoting, showcasing and exhibiting contemporary New Zealand art and design. To celebrate 10 years of Black Door Gallery, they will be bringing together a celebratory exhibition from May 10- June …
Egypt: In the Time of Pharoahs 15 June—12 November 2023 Auha Atea Special Exhibition Suite Auckland Museum The largest collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts ever to tour to Aotearoa New Zealand is coming exclusively to Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum. The international touring exhibition Egypt: In …
A year and a half after opening the doors at No. Eight Faraday Street, and Faradays Co-Founder and Creative Director, Constance von Dadelszen, gave Denizen Magazine a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of an entrepreneur in the world of luxury. My husband and business partner …
This article was first published in On Mas. For The Strand Veterinarian‘s Megan Alderson, there’s a central truth to the challenges facing the veterinary industry: a lack of self-compassion. “We run towards compassion, but we have a lack of compassion for ourselves,” says the veterinarian …