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Jack Tame

In 2019, we profiled JACK TAME as he left upbeat breakfast television for the murkier waters of in-depth political interviewing on Q&A. Half a decade later, we catch up on the state of politics and the nation.

Moonshots

In an old woolshed down a Parnell side street, a group of mad scientists work to change the future. Can their high-wire attempts succeed? Only time, money and a large amount of luck will tell.

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.

Satellites

ROSABEL TAN and EMMA NG of Satellites, an online magazine and digital archive, on connecting the the past, present and future of Asian art practice in Aotearoa

Home Sweet Home

We’re a nation of lolly lovers. But what makes a killer candy — and why are we so obsessed?

Sweet Somethings

Remembered sweetness is the best sweetness.

OUT OF THE TUBE

Tasting toothpastes.

Wooden Heart

Priscilla, from director Sophia Coppola, is one of the films of the year.

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?

Pot Luck — Friday 6 September

with thanks to Atomic Coffee Roasters

Going to seed

A landlord introduces a needy flatmate.

Open for Business

An impressive debut novel from a writer standing out from the IIML pack.

Australia said 'No'. New Zealand must say 'No Further'.

Lessons to learn from Australia’s Indigenous Voice to Parliament defeat.

Pot Luck — Thursday 27 September

With thanks to Atomic Coffee Roasters!

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.

There's a Cake for That.

The best cakes in Tāmaki Makaurau for all the best occasions.

The Archivist : … Ah, Wilderness! Bob Harvey goes to Whatipu

A story about West Auckland. From Metro N°98, August 1989.

Uneasy Money: Under the Hammer

In the third of a series on the ways arts are funded in Aotearoa, we look at the secondary market — fine art auctions, the new resale royalty and the commercialisation of taonga.

Beau

265 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby

Milenta

210-218 Victoria St West, Central city

Sidart

Level 1, Three Lamps Plaza, 283 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby

The Engine Room

115 Queen St, Northcote Point

The Grove

St Patrick’s Square, Wyndham St, Central city

The Lodge Bar

Commercial Bay,7 Queen St , Central city

The Shed

76 Onetangi Rd, Waiheke

Three Seven Two

21 The Strand, Onetangi, Waiheke

Casita Miro

3 Brown Rd, Waiheke

Mr Lobster Private Kitchen

4/301 Lincoln Rd, Henderson

Onemata

Park Hyatt, 99 Halsey St, Central city

Bar Magda

25B Cross St, Newton

Prego

226 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby

Tantalus Estate

70-72 Onetangi Rd, Waiheke

Anise

210 Symonds St, Eden Terrace

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Metro N°444 is Out Now.

Welcome to the new issue of Metro! The Top 50 restaurants in Auckland! What are New Zealand’s mad scientists up to? Ed Hillary and the (or perhaps a) Yeti! We catch up with the affable Jack Tame! As well as the 3-bodied Jess Hong. A studio visit with sculptor Yona Lee! Sam Brooks derides the dearth of arts criticism! What are the Take Out Kids up to when they’re not on TV? And more, much more.

Cover by Sarah Larnach

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