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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 satellites are bridging New Zealand’s connectivity gap

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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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'When I was a kid, all I wanted to be was a filmmaker. I finally decided I was going to have a crack at it. If I failed, I failed. But at least I'd know I tried and gave it my best.'

How an award-winning director went from carpenter to filmmaker

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In which we judge this year's New Zealand books by their covers, and pick the top 10.

The Spinoff’s best NZ book covers of 2024

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From Holmes to Sheeran, a look back at some of the more memorable visitors Ferndale has ever seen.

A brief history of celebrity cameos on Shortland Street

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The selfishness of this city's drivers never fails to ruin my day. How do I get from A to B without wishing retribution on my fellow motorists?

Help Me Hera: How do I navigate Auckland traffic without going insane?

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The long-awaited drama about the new Interislander ferries reaches a pivotal moment.

An ‘announcement of an announcement’ of two new boats

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From 'testing' to 'tiring', there's a clear theme.

The world in 2024, in one sentence

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From fried chicken and franchises to fusion and fine dining, Korean cuisine has taken over Tāmaki Makaurau.

The inside story of Auckland’s Korean culinary boom

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The government says it's a 'technology-led approach'. Critics say it's an 'abject failure'. 

The finalised second Emissions Reduction Plan is out – what’s in it and what’s not?

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The writer and professor shares some of his favourite books – and the one he'd purge from his memory if he could.

‘A sick wish fulfilment fantasy, so badly written’: Harry Ricketts’ biggest book regret

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Our legendary guide is back to help you through another silly season.

The Spinoff

PartnersNovember 29, 2024

Behind the scenes of New Zealand arts funding

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