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AnikaBoh&Hollie
Thanks to Sony Music, Thread attended a stunning showcase from Anika Moa, Boh Runga and Hollie Smith of ‘Peace of Mind,’ the debut album from their new group; AnikaBoh&Hollie...
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Books for making things
In this latest book report - just prior to Christmas 2012 - I look at books for making things, whether it's sewing, crafting, or children's activities books...
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Jade Townsend at 30 Upstairs
Every now and then an artist inspires another artist. This happened to me when I visited Jade Townsend's preview of her "Let Me Remind You What to Fear" exhibition at '30 Upstairs' in Wellington...
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World of mine crafts
Thread popped down to Aotea Centre for the Christmas market from the popular Auckland Art + Craft Fair on 8th December and shot our highlights from the world of local artisans, illustrators and all-round craftiness...
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A little honey in Napier
Milk and Honey opened in 2008 and is set just off the beaten track - off the road from the Port of Napier. Located in the Crown Hotel, Milk and Honey serves seriously good coffee (and bacon)...
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School of Dance class of 2012
Every time we review New Zealand School of Dance performances, we wonder where the graduates travel to in the next phase of their career. Each of the performances were polished, professional and breathtaking...
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Festive films
For those rainy days or early nights with popcorn on the couch, there's nothing like watching a great family Christmas DVD. Here are some gift ideas for the children to watch this festive season...
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Michael Meredith LG Masterclass
To celebrate the launch of their new home products, LG hosted a Michael Meredith Masterclass at The Loft this week as we watched him create dishes with flair...
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Wreck-it Ralph
Ralph becomes tired of being the bad guy and dreams of being a hero like Felix. He leaves ‘Fix-it Felix Jr’ to game-hop around the arcade in search of acceptance and a medal of his own.
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Starstruck at Moet
Model-DJ Ruby Rose played tracks for a glittering crowd at the Moet Amongst the Stars party at Clooney in Auckland on Friday, where a dresscode of 'Red Carpet Glamour' meant a divine turn-out of frocks...
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New by the Harbour
Photos from the re-launch of Harbourside at Auckland's waterfront, where the iconic Ferry Building restaurant Harbourside is being linked internally with Queenstown import Botswana Butchery...
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Wabi Sabi at The Keep
Kenneth Munnchen created 33 garments of Japanese rice paper that guests could unwrap and put on, at an event called 'Wabi-sabi at The Keep' at THE KEEP in Auckland's K Road...
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