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Kneading sovereignty

How did bread come to occupy such an immovable and essential place on the Māori plate?

Pulse Check

Another trip around as many Auckland galleries as possible in a week or so.

New Zealand’s next top gallery director

Auckland Art Gallery is on the hunt for a new leader. Who’s in the running?

Fit for a king 

The Karangahape Rd bakery that created a spectacular six-foot cake in 1897 and sent it deep into the Pacific for the wedding of Tonga’s monarch.

Muting The Arguments

When you can’t watch the show, but can’t not watch the show, either.

Rosanna Raymond

Artist, storyteller and ‘indigenerd’ ROSANNA RAYMOND talks collectivism, re-indigenisation and the vā, the space between.

Pot Luck — 28 Februrary 2025

No spoilers + The cutlet of change + SkyCity Golden Hour

A Day In The Life of Auckland

What do people do all day? Metro set out to chart the community fabric of Tāmaki Makaurau and the rhythms of isthmus life over one ordinary day — Wednesday, 30 October 2024 — from dawn till dusk.

The 2 selves of 3 Body Problem’s Jess Hong

JEAN TENG talks to JESS HONG about 3 Body Problem, her two selves and what might be her notable first.

Lost my Heart in Māoriland

A weekend at an international indigenous film festival.

Can the Grand Old Dame be Saved?

The continuing efforts to rescue the St James Theatre.

PUNCHED OUT

Another mainstay of arts media has hit the mat. Sam Brooks writes on the rise and hiatus of The Pantograph Punch.

First, Catch your Ika.

A taxonomy of raw fish in Tāmaki Makaurau.

COMMISSION of INQUIRY

As the Waitangi Tribunal nears a half century and urgently investigates possible Treaty breaches by the new coalition government, how far has it really come?

The best SWEET THINGS in Tāmaki Makaurau

Appearing as they often do at the end of a meal, or as an incidental snack, the sweet dishes of this city are easy to overlook.

Hard to Recommend

In 2021, a website called Narrative Muse created a stir in the arts community after receiving $500,000 from the government. SAM BROOKS talks to the platform’s co-CEO about what, if anything, it has achieved since then.

Light Fingers in Dark Places

Why are there so many treasures missing from our museums?

Hard Right Turn

If you don’t like the new government, blame Jacinda Ardern and Chris Hipkins.

Blue Rose

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Metro Summer 2026: Out Now shadow

Metro Summer 2026: Out Now

A People’s Guide to the City, presenting local recommendations and slices of Auckland life, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, from more than 75 contributing voices. PLUS: What’s happening with cricket at Eden Park, exploring Auckland’s hinterlands to see what makes a successful suburban neighbourhood, where to eat if you’re staying in town this summer, sparkling wine options for all your festive occasions, not to mention art, books, comedy, music, film, and a bumper Metro crossword.

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