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Gemma Bowker-Wright

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Gemma Bowker-Wright is a Wellington-based writer, public servant and mother of two boys who were born after a character-building battle with IVF.

Some tasty books (Image: Claire Mabey)

Why my family is eating our way through children’s books

'What if we ate something from every book we read?' my older child suggests. It feels like a good idea. A great idea. A challenge!

By Gemma Bowker-Wright | 6th April, 2024

How do you explain the concept of evolutionary time to a child? (Image: Anna Rawhiti-Connell)

Talking about evolution with Mr Blue Eyes, 4

A personal essay following the cuts to science programmes around the country.

By Gemma Bowker-Wright | 27th February, 2024

Is it a family update or is it just bragging? (Image Design: Archi Banal)

The enduring fascination of the humblebraggy Christmas letter

These annual peeks into the lives of vague acquaintances and distant relatives are now a dying artform. Will we miss them when they're gone?

By Gemma Bowker-Wright | 25th December, 2023

Image: Archi Banal

What do you give your kid’s teacher to say thank you?

For when flowers or chocolates don't feel quite enough.

By Gemma Bowker-Wright | 12th December, 2023

The Sunday Essay: An ode to healthcare workers

The Sunday Essay: An ode to healthcare workers

He’s so little. He’s just so little. We’re trusting strangers with his life.

By Gemma Bowker-Wright | 29th October, 2023

(Photos: Getty Images / Image design: Archi Banal)

From acupuncture to IVF: A personal rating of fertility treatments

Meditation, mindfulness, flaxseed oil... if they told me it boosted fertility, I tried it.

By Gemma Bowker-Wright | 6th October, 2022