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Without an ongoing funding commitment from the government, the future of the annual Christmas celebration is up in the air.

Christmas at the Auckland City Mission, where the greatest gift is dignity

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Lollies and chips can only sustain you so far. Here are five of our favourite New Zealand road trips, with burger pairings to enjoy along the way.

Five classic summer road trips, with burgers to match

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Texting from the middle of nowhere will soon be possible, benefitting everyone from trampers to truck drivers.

How ‘cell towers in the sky’ are bringing signal and safety to rural NZ

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The co-founder of the studio behind Badjelly and The Barefoot Bandits shares his advice for aspiring animators looking to get their foot in the door.

From classroom to studio: How Mukpuddy’s Ryan Cooper made it in animation

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In 2009, a group of expectant mums were approached to be part of a study following their children's lives. Fifteen years on, we're starting to see the results.

Through their eyes: the reality of growing up in New Zealand

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We all appreciate the arts – but how well do we know how they’re funded, or what’s needed to support the creative ecosystem?

Behind the scenes of New Zealand arts funding

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From Middlemore to Papatoetoe, seven teaching gardens are empowering communities to produce their own food. Here’s how.

Growing skills, building community: Inside South Auckland’s teaching gardens

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The annual competition is a showcase of skill, culture, and most importantly, big splashes.

Inside the Manu World Champs: ‘I felt a pull to master the art’

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From hard-working headphones to top-of-the-line tablets, these are a few of our favourite gadgets. 

The great Spinoff summer 2024 tech gift guide

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Your trip will probably go off without a hitch. But what happens if it doesn't? 

Every travel disaster I can think of – and how travel insurance would help

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Whether you’re considering your first eBike or planning an upgrade, getting the right bike requires looking beyond just looks and price.

So you’ve decided to buy an eBike. Now what?

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Becoming an exporter is a lot harder than just making a good product and sending it overseas. So where can a local company turn for help?

How to be an exporter

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For those in power to really understand that the arts matter to New Zealanders, they need to hear our stories.

Art, time and money: The true cost of creativity 

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'I know there’ll always be that little voice in the back of your head saying ‘I'm too old to do this now, everyone's so young.’ But just do it.'<br />


Never too late: How one mature student is making his mark in game design

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After a year at Te Papa, their large-scale installation Takapau went to the Venice Biennale – and scooped the global prize. How did it feel to win? 

Mataaho Collective on taking up space and bringing their mahi to the world

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With families struggling with the cost of living, under-fives are bearing the impact – without many of the supports available to their older siblings.

The hidden crisis of preschoolers in poverty 

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Tech is an amazing career for women. So how can more women be encouraged to give it a go, and what's the best way to break in? 

From agency to analytics: why one woman switched to a career in tech

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As the weather heats up, motorcyclists are dusting off their bikes – and car drivers are once again getting used to sharing the road. 

Aware and alive: Why motorcycle safety is an issue for car users too

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'I’ve somehow made pulling things out of the dressing up box and putting on plays in my living room into a job.'<br />


Freya Finch has found the time to dream

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As AI becomes more prevalent at work, non-digital natives risk falling ever further behind. Is there a way AI can promote inclusion rather than deepening the divide?

How can everyone be part of the AI revolution? 

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Only read this if you've also had John o' Groats, Fray Bentos and the sword of Damocles stuck in your head since 2002.

A complete list of things I only know about because of The Office

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Selena Anderson from Ahipara Horse Treks seems to have a perfect job. But what’s it like behind the scenes? 

Dream job or idle fantasy? What it’s like running horse treks in the Far North

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Results ranged from surprisingly yum to soul-destroying. 

Is cooking with dog food instead of meat actually fine? I gave it a go

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Aotearoa’s organ donation system is under pressure. The Spinoff investigates the problem – and how we might fix it.

‘Everything I do in life, I do it for my donor’: Inside Aotearoa’s struggling organ donation system

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There's nothing better than having your movies curated by a total stranger. 

An ode to the weird bach DVD collection

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If you want to read a book that makes you feel good about your body, I beg you to look elsewhere.

In defence of Sally Rooney’s skinny protagonists

Claire Mabey

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Did you love or hate season three of The Bear? We argue the pros and cons.

Does The Bear suck now? A hater and an enthusiast argue about season three

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'It obviously spoke to the children,' says the woman responsible for promoting fish and chips at breakfast, lunch and tea.

Meet the unsung icon behind the primary school hit ‘Fish and Chips’

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Realising she can afford to buy a house – but only one that contained meth use or murder – Kristin Kelly reflects on the true value of a home.

Should I buy the murder house?

In this comic, the pair behind popular webseries 

 explain how international education laid a perfect foundation for their partnership.

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A lot of romances have started at Aro Valley house parties. Not many have become case studies in international diplomacy.

The Spinoff

PartnersDecember 12, 2022

A chance encounter, a love story, a cross-cultural cult hit

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