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Madeleine Holden

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Madeleine Holden is a senior editor at The Spinoff.

Food goes a long way. (Image: Tina Tiller)

How you – yes, you! – can be a godsend to a new parent

Everyone can help lighten the load for a struggling new mum or dad. Here’s how.

By Madeleine Holden | 2nd April, 2024

Journalism roles are being slashed in NZ. (Image: Tina Tiller)

How many journalism jobs are left in Aotearoa?

It's the one question on everyone’s lips, and we set out to answer it the old-fashioned way.

By Madeleine Holden | 18th March, 2024

The more language, the better – allegedly. (Image: Tina Tiller)

How many goddamn words should I be saying to my baby?

I read yet another study about toddlers, screen time and language development, and it sent me off the deep end.

By Madeleine Holden | 5th March, 2024

Nick Reynolds checking the progress of incubating Galapagos tortoise eggs. (Photo: Auckland Zoo)

From ‘cleaning and butchering’ to nurturing native frogs: What it’s like being a zookeeper

After a 'horrific' stint looking after tigers in England, Nick Reynolds landed his dream job here. We joined him for an inside peek.

By Madeleine Holden | 26th February, 2024

Shhhhhh. It’s OK, baby. Shhh shhh shhh. (Images by Tina Tiller)

The Sunday Essay: Will I hurt my baby?

I am not like these monsters. I am not like my forebears. Am I?

By Madeleine Holden | 18th February, 2024

Image: Archi Banal

Help Me Hera: I want my boyfriend to treat me like a princess

Am I a bad feminist for wanting more surprise dinners, gifts and flowers?

By Madeleine Holden | 12th January, 2024

Rural Americans might have 30-50 wild hogs, but Ahipara locals have 12-15 wild horses. (Photo: Steve Collier)

Wild horses have taken over this Far North town

Rural Americans might have 30-50 wild hogs, but Ahipara locals have 12-15 wild horses.

By Madeleine Holden | 8th January, 2024

Image: Archi Banal

My year off social media

Struck by terrible visions of my newborn daughter wailing in a too-full nappy as I scrolled with dead eyes, I decided to go cold turkey. Here's how it went.

By Madeleine Holden | 1st January, 2024

Portrait of a Birthday Obsessive let down on their special day. (Image: Archi Banal)

Help Me Hera: My cousins almost forgot my birthday and I’m stewing

All I got was a half-assed 'happy birthday' minutes before the day was over. What should I do?

By Madeleine Holden | 25th December, 2023

A great time for the whole community. (Image: Archi Banal)

At the Kaitaia market, the vibes are impeccable

Swing by for delicious food, a wide array of unique products, and a wholesome good time.

By Madeleine Holden | 16th December, 2023