Gary Steel

The story of Holiday Records: How NZ got its first record pressing plant in more than 30 years

The story of Holiday Records: How NZ got its first record pressing plant in more than 30 years

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Jazz musician Nathan Haines on getting cancer, getting sober and starting over

Jazz musician Nathan Haines on getting cancer, getting sober and starting over

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Tiny Ruins gives us reasons to be cheerful on new album Olympic Girls

Tiny Ruins gives us reasons to be cheerful on new album Olympic Girls

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Why Bella Kalolo will be a top act at new arts festival The Guerilla Collection

Why Bella Kalolo will be a top act at new arts festival The Guerilla Collection

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Princess Chelsea's art-pop confection finds strength in its innocent sound

Princess Chelsea's art-pop confection finds strength in its innocent sound

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Tom Scott's Avantdale Bowling Club is a sharp insight into life in Auckland

Tom Scott's Avantdale Bowling Club is a sharp insight into life in Auckland

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The Adults sophomore album is one of the year's most distinctive releases so far

The Adults sophomore album is one of the year's most distinctive releases so far

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Julia Deans’ spine-tingling singing is the real thing

Julia Deans’ spine-tingling singing is the real thing

Text by Gary Steel

Metro N°447 is Out Now

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Metro N°447 is Out Now

In the Winter 2025 issue of Metro: Our Annual Schools Report Card for Tāmaki Makaurau, plus sage advice on choosing a school, how to meet the unspoken dress code, and a peek behind the curtains of Kelston Boys Samoa Group’s efforts at Polyfest 2025. PLUS: Metro’s Top 50 Baked goods in Auckland, choice tips on how to lose all your money quickly and easily with your smartphone, a deep dive with a soft landing on puffer jackets, the restoration efforts of the SS Toroa, the sweet taste of history and more!

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