New Zealand Listener

New Zealand Listener is the country’s most respected general interest magazine, bringing you a wide variety of news, stories, columns, reviews, plus TV listings, every week.

Masthead

The fabric of life • The hospice movement is a worthy recipient of funds from the growing trend to “destash” the leftover materials in our lives, says Ann Packer.

Death and paperwork

Bright Lines

Quips & Quotes

10 Quick Questions

Walking a tightrope • As immigrants flood in to replace Kiwis fleeing (mostly) to Australia, care will be needed to avoid a descent into anti-migrant politics.

Gate closing

Fantastic news

No business like show business

Tikanga and the law

Growing the nest egg • Our superannuation fund is world-leading but must continue to beat the odds if today’s young workers are to enjoy a meaningful state pension.

Glass act • Reusable packaging would tackle the plastics nightmare far better than recycling, but fledgling local initiatives need a level playing field.

Modern love • Kiwis’ adoration of mid-century design shows no sign of abating with the amorphous style reaching corporate offices.

Kai & connection • A pay-as-you-feel restaurant is as much about customer wellbeing as saving food waste from the dump.

Breaking ranks • A tour of Iraq convinced Kiwi soldier Dario Nustrini to quit. In a new memoir, he outlines how he found himself though writing.

Family affairs • Three sisters face some home truths when they gather on the first anniversary of their sibling’s death.

A bigger tent • How a new director put her mark on our largest book festival.

Road to ruin • The haves and have-nots of modern London are showcased in an epic fable worthy of Dickens.

Short cuts

Future imperfect • The circus is a vehicle for a shocking exploration of an alternative world in which no one would want to live.

Books & other adventures • The ups and downs of the early years of one of the country’s best poets and critics.

Gone in 72 minutes • A vivid and realistic portrait of the political slips and blunders that could trigger the obliteration of our world.

In his happy places • For once, there’s no pressure for owners to love or list their homes when Phil Spencer comes calling. He’s just in NZ to admire.

Finding their own rhythm • As electronic dance music group Shapeshifter celebrate a quarter century, the band talk to Karl Puschmann about its pioneering past and future, and long-time fan Dame Jacinda Ardern picks the tracks that have meant the most to her.

Minister of sound

Style counsellors • Paul Weller’s 17th solo album and Sam Bambery’s second showing impress.

Cherchez les femmes • Sarah Watt on some of the major titles at this year’s French Film Festival.

Living the dream • A doco about the Women’s World Cup of 1971 is a tribute to its forgotten players.

TV Picks Of The Week

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Local heroes • Conductor brings the unusual to Christchurch.

Know Your Oats • Oats are renowned for their health benefits, but quick-cook sachet s have gone through processing and have additives that could negate some of the goodness.

Winning Ways • London cook Anna Jones is a passionate vegetarian. Her latest book is built around 12 hero ingredients.

Island Time • Waiheke’s terrain means it has some of the best – and most expensive – wines in the country.

Live Long And Prosper • Being social and close to the...