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Māori Cinema: A New Dawn, with Hiona Henare
by Thomas Giblin (he/him) culture & lifestyle writer Whānau Mārama: The New Zealand International Film Festival has once again rolled...
Thomas Giblin
Jul 17, 20234 min read


Debate Catches Up With: Misty Frequency
by Liam Hansen (they/them) feature writer There is nobody in the Tāmaki Makaurau drag scene quite like Misty Frequency (Ngāti Kahungunu,...
Liam Hansen
Jul 17, 202310 min read
Legendary photography exhibition back in Tāmaki
by Nic George (he/him) chief reporter The World Press Photo Exhibition is returning to Auckland this month, following a three-year hiatus...
Nic George
Jul 17, 20232 min read


AUT celebrates Matariki through art
by Vanessa Elley (she/her) news writer AUT is highlighting students' interpretations of Matariki through visual art this year. The...
Vanessa Elley
Jul 17, 20232 min read
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
by Sam Clark (he/him) editor Hoki mai anō, tauira! The break may be over, but at least there’s a fresh copy of Debate in stands… I hope...
Sam Clark
Jul 17, 20232 min read


What Does Matariki Mean To Us?
by Vivien Whyte (she/her) associate editor July 14th marked the second time Matariki was celebrated as an official public holiday in...
Vivien Whyte
Jul 17, 20235 min read


Kua haehae ngā hihi o Matariki; The rays of Matariki are spread.
By Briar Pomana ((Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Rakaipaaka) contributing writer Illustrations by Charlie Ratahi McFarland...
Briar Pomana
Jul 17, 202310 min read


Theatre Review: King Lear
by Vivien Whyte (she/her) associate editor Associate Editor, Vivien Whyte, reviews Auckland Theatre Company’s 2023 season of King Lear....
Vivien Whyte
Jun 29, 20232 min read


Can We Reach a Solarpunk Future in Tāmaki Makaurau?
by Liam Hansen (they/them) feature writer illustrations by Haydn Nixon (he/him) Liam delves into the sunny, sustainable and sci-fi world...
Liam Hansen
May 22, 202314 min read


Eight Great Films About Nature
by Thomas Giblin (he/him) culture & lifestyle writer Cinema has always been fascinated with the power and mythology of the wilderness....
Thomas Giblin
May 22, 20235 min read
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