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Emily Miller-Sharma at the Ruby office in Newton, Auckland (Image: Matthew McAuley)

Ruby’s Emily Miller-Sharma on the power of colour and community

Ruby's Emily Miller-Sharma is still finding new ways to help people connect and create with the iconic brand.

By Madeleine Chapman | 17th March, 2023

Special correspondent

Chey Ataria, at “the dream spot”. Photo: Petra Leary

Possessed to skate: How Chey Ataria finds his balance

How a kid from Hawke's Bay became one of Aotearoa's most accomplished skaters – and what he wants to do for the next generation.

By Matthew McAuley | 21st November, 2022

Commercial Creative Director

Oscar Kightley at Rutherford College (Image: Tim D)

Osa and the insides: Oscar Kightley on the return of Dawn Raids, 25 years on

As his play returns to the stage, Oscar Kightley discusses the injustices it tackles, family, community, and the places he calls home.

By Toby Manhire | 18th August, 2022

Editor-at-large

Morgan Maw, the founder of Boring Oat Milk outside the Hollywood Avondale (Image: Simon Day)

The woman leading New Zealand’s oat milk revolution

Boring Oat Milk founder Morgan Maw just moved from Auckland, but the city holds a special place in her heart.

By Alice Webb-Liddall | 14th July, 2022

Contributing writer

Diggy Dupé (Photo: Simon Day; additional design: Tina Tiller)

Diggy Dupé is telling the Polynesian stories of Auckland's inner city

'For generations they’ve tried to push us out, but we’re still here.'

By Lana Lopesi | 7th May, 2022