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Hear me out: Stop saying ‘problematic’

Just say what the problem is. 
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By Madeleine Holden | 30th September, 2024
Guest writer
A photo from the author’s own divorce ceremony, supplied. (Additional design by Tina Tiller)

Hear me out: Divorce deserves its own ceremony

If we mark our weddings with elaborate rituals, why can’t we do the same when marriages end?
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By Fran Barclay | 15th August, 2024
Guest writer
Headlights meet Aucklanders, Aucklanders meet headlights (Image: Anna Rawhiti-Connell)
Opinion

Hear me out: Aucklanders don’t know how to drive in the fog

A friendly PSA from a Waikato native: your car has lights and you are allowed to use them.
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By Anna Rawhiti-Connell | 7th August, 2024
Senior writer
Hear me out: Ban all celebrities from reality TV game shows
Opinion

Hear me out: Ban all celebrities from reality TV game shows

Normies only from now on, please.
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By Hera Lindsay Bird | 18th July, 2024
Contributing writer
Image by Tina Tiller, who prefers a comfortable recline.

Hear me out: You should drive sitting bolt upright

It’s the driving position of dorks, squares, and goodie-two-shoes, and you should adopt it. 
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By Madeleine Holden | 11th July, 2024
Guest writer
In the greater scheme of things, this is not the answer to our planet’s woes.

Hear me out: You can shove your reusable period products

Yes, they're better for the environment. No, that's not a good enough reason for me to use them. 
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By Kristin Kelly | 19th April, 2024
Guest writer
The reason for the season is not jam donut hot cross buns (Image: Anna Rawhiti-Connell)

I tried 12 flavours of hot cross buns and don’t believe Jesus died for these sins

Seriously, we do not need a jam donut hot cross bun.
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By Anna Rawhiti-Connell | 22nd March, 2024
Senior writer
Photo: Ulrich Lange via Wikimedia / Design: Gabi Lardies
Opinion

The tyranny of efficiency has ruined our longest and most important road

The drive up and down the country may be a bit quicker now – but at what cost?
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By Gabi Lardies | 10th March, 2024
Contributing writer
Down with store bought wrapping paper! (Image: Tina Tiller)

Hear me out: Don’t wrap your Christmas presents

Why waste valuable minutes of your one wild and precious life on something so inherently futile?
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By Shanti Mathias | 14th December, 2023
Contributing writer
Image: Tina Tiller

Hear me out: It’s never too early to start celebrating Christmas

People complain that Christmas comes earlier and earlier each year. But you don't have to start celebrating if you never stop.
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By Sam Brooks | 14th November, 2023
Contributing writer
Design: Archi Banal.

Hear me out: Auckland has too many suburbs

Luckily there's a whole bunch of fakes ones that can be the first to go.
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By Tommy de Silva | 1st November, 2023
Guest writer
Hear me out: Traffic is fine

Hear me out: Traffic is fine

School holidays are over and traffic is shit again. This isn't a big deal.
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By Madeleine Holden | 9th October, 2023
Guest writer
Should it really take months to decide which headphones to buy?

Hear me out: Stop researching all of your online purchases

Knowledge may be power, but having everything everyone has ever reckoned about every available item at your fingertips is exhausting.
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By Gabi Lardies | 16th August, 2023
Contributing writer
Don’t pass go, do not collect $200, go straight to the front and enjoy the film. (Image Design: Tina Tiller)

Hear me out: The best seats in the cinema are up the front

No, you won't hurt your neck.
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By Sam Brooks | 14th August, 2023
Contributing writer
Image: Archi Banal

Hear me out: Online grocery substitutions are out of control

Are you a natural risk-taker who enjoys living life on the edge? Try ticking 'allow substitutes' on your next supermarket order.
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By Alice Neville | 22nd May, 2023
Deputy editor
(Image: Tina Tiller)

Hear me out: Bring back the unaesthetic 90s-style stack of pancakes

Unrealistic breakfast beauty standards are ruining a cafe classic.
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By Charlotte Muru-Lanning | 16th May, 2023
Contributing writer
Image: Tina Tiller

Hear me out: Just ditch the snacks on domestic flights entirely

Would you rather have a clear and unimpeded route to the toilet, or a tiny bag of cassava chips?
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By Anna Rawhiti-Connell | 17th April, 2023
Senior writer
Mr Link lives inside, and that’s OK with him.

Hear me out: My cat is doing just fine inside

Stop looking at me like I’m the bad guy from Room.
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By Alex Casey | 12th April, 2023
Senior writer
Image: Tina Tiller

Hear me out: Stop putting your feet up on the dashboard

It’s a common sight during summer. It's also a recipe for disaster.
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By Sela Jane Hopgood | 28th January, 2023
Pacific communities editor
Two guinea pigs strive to appear cute. (Photo: Getty; Image design: Tina Tiller)

Hear me out: Guinea pigs are the worst pets

This is one club I wish I'd never joined.
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By Leah McFall | 15th January, 2023
Guest writer

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