Search Results - "Metro (Auckland, N.Z.)"

Round like a record, baby by Steel, Gary

“…Profiles the record-pressing company, Holiday Records, set up by two friends to enable local musicians to press their own vinyl recordings. Describes the new…”
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Phil Goff is in a crowded market, face to face with the man who keeps calling him names on Twitter by Donnell, Hayden

“…Portrays the campaigns of the current mayor and his challenger and the types of voters they are courting. Notes the special interest groups being targeted by…”
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Old tricks by Thomas, Ben, Andrew, Susanna

“…Book reviews. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the…”
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The agony and ecstasy of the first-home buyer by Adams, Graham

“…Outlines the confusion for Aucklanders wanting to buy a house of whether to buy now or wait, given the apparent vulnerability of the New Zealand real estate…”
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A suburb in flux by Nichol, Tess

“…Overviews the traditionally working-class suburb at the tip of the Manukau Harbour, noting above-average rises in its house prices and rents. Describes the…”
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What he saw about us by Byrt, Anthony

“…Reviews 'A place to paint: Colin McCahon in Auckland, at the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, until 27 January 2020. Explains how the works map the artist's…”
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Auckland's first drag star : the fabulous Noel McKay by Harvey, Bob

“…Profiles the couple who entertained at Auckland night clubs in the 1950s onward, focusing on the talents of the husband who spiced up the restrictive tone of…”
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Generation Rent revisited by Eaqub, Shamubeel

“…Updates on the housing market in Auckland, looking at the increasing numbers of renters who are renting for longer. Examines the issues of uncertainty of…”
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John Tamihere is out meeting voters and it's making him miserable by Donnell, Hayden

“…Catches up with politician John Tamihere on the campaign trail for Mayor of Auckland. Finds that Tamihere wants to position himself as the de facto alternative…”
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So much to write about by Nichol, Tess

“…Introduces new writer Ruby Porter (from Auckland), whose first novel 'Attraction' has won the inaugural Michael Gifkins Prize - having her unpublished…”
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Young & restless by Teng, Jean

“…Hears about the motivations and lives of young teenagers who are involved in the School Strike 4 Climate. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna…”
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Family values by Nichol, Tess

“…Reports on the recent increases in 'straight' men visiting Family Bar, Auckland's notorious gay bar, which would not be a problem if they behaved themselves…”
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The wisdom of Jack Tame by Oliver, Henry

“…Catches up with television journalist Jack Tame. Notes his new job switch from 'Breakfast' to hosting Q+A, a current affairs and political interview show…”
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Let's go ... 1960s Auckland by Walsh, Fran

“…Book reviews. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the…”
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Best schools in Auckland

“…Compiles a list of schools in Auckland rating them on a number of values. Emphasises that the 'best' school can mean completely different things to different…”
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Mr Popular : James Mustapic - comedian by Nichol, Tess

“…Introduces 23-year-old stand-up comedian, James Mustapic, who is nominated for the Billy T. Award. Reveals he is still getting used to stand-up on stage…”
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Pride before the fall by Byrt, Anthony

“…Discusses the events of 2018 around Auckland's LGTQBI+ community when the Auckland Pride Board's decision to ban police uniforms in the Pride Parade. Looks at…”
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Auckland's top 50 restaurants 2019 : Metro Peugeot restaurant of the year awards 2019 by Farrell-Green, Simon

“…Announces the winners of the Metro Peugeot restaurant of the year awards 2019. Notes the judging criteria used and the judges. Includes an interview with guest…”
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The art of travel by Drayton, Joanne

“…Book review. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the…”
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Book reviews by Redvers-Hill, Alec

“…Reviews. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative…”
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