Kirsten Matthew

Guest writer

Kirsten Matthew is an Auckland-based journalist and editor and the author of three books. To pay the bills, she also creates content for brands through her all-female communications agency, Mabel Maguire.

The Dog House gives people a match made in heaven – between a human and the dog of their dreams. (Photo: TVNZ)

A match made in doggo heaven: The Dog House is a canine-loving delight

Sick of dating shows? The Dog House is a matchmaking show with none of the drama and all of the feels.

By Kirsten Matthew | 29th August, 2020

Photos: Getty Images

Good riddance to New York’s media bullies, from someone who knows

Outsized egos, rigid class systems and bathroom cubicle crying sessions – a New Zealander looks back on her time on the frontlines of a deeply dysfunctional culture.

By Kirsten Matthew | 19th June, 2020