Have you ever looked to musicians and their work as a pathway towards insight on life and transcendence? ANDREW JOHNSTONE on the two artists who influenced his search.
Life
Grandpa, Rabbits And The Value Of Non-human Emotions
ANDREW JOHNSTONE grew up on a farm, but now can’t even bear to visit the land that formed and informed him. A rumination about ruminants and rabbits.
Owning Up To Our Racism
To ANDREW JOHNSTONE’s Aunty Eva, Maoris were “dirty ill-kept thieves… lazy and untrustworthy.” In this piece, he discusses the implications, the issues, and the history.
Growing Your Own
ANDREW JOHNSTON’S grandfathers were chalk and cheese, but they both shared the same passion: growing their own veg.
My New Zealand
With our elections looming, ANDREW JOHNSTONE whether it’s time to revisit a time when NZ boasted progressive thinking and the most equitable distribution of wealth in the world.
Chicks With Broken Wings
On the occasion of his 11th wedding anniversary, Gary Steel on the fatal attraction that derailed him, and his salvation.
Plumbing The Depths
We’re saving lives with fancy medical procedures. Meanwhile, writes Gary Steel, we can’t even get our plumbing right.
Don’t Give Me Culture
Gary Steel has realised why his appreciation of music is different: he’s just not cultural. Please, let him explain.