North & South

North & South is New Zealand’s premier monthly current affairs and lifestyle magazine, specialising in long-form investigative journalism, delivered by award-winning writers and photographers. North & South also showcases New Zealand ingenuity and creativity, explores the country and profiles its people. It is a touchstone of New Zealand life.

The magic of wool • Wool is not only durable and sustainable, it changes the atmosphere of your environment. Stephen McDougall reminds us not to be fleeced by alternatives.

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AMY WILLIAMS

North & South

PLANETARY PROBLEMS • Thoughts on having children and the fate of children living in poverty.

WHIZ QUIZ

Vale, Liz Light…

… and Gordon McLauchlan

THIS MONTH’S BEST LETTER

EVENTS

A FINE BALANCE • With the new academic year about to start, Sophie and Emily Martin are sharing lessons they’ve learnt the hard way on how to cope with life as a university student and keep on an even keel.

Full House

A MAN OF THE PEOPLE • A new play, Black Lover, tells the story of Sir Garfield Todd, the New Zealander hailed as both a hero and a villain for opposing white minority rule in Rhodesia.

Puppy Love

LIFE LESSONS • The inaugural Book Club at this year’s Womad festival shines a spotlight on the moving memoir of a family rebuilding from the ruins.

MY SPACE

FOUR HILLARYS AND A MOUNTAIN • George and Alexander Hillary are determined to follow the footsteps of their grandfather and father to the summit of Mt Everest. The grandsons of Sir Edmund Hillary, and sons of Peter Hillary, have spent a lifetime with the mountain looming over them, and several years training to climb it. Mike White speaks to them about fear, the pressure of family legacies, and what the mountains mean to them – and talks with Peter Hillary about his sons’ decision to climb the world’s highest peak.

THE PAIN & THE GLORY • Mike White heads to Southland for the return of the impossible race – The Revenant.

IMMIGRATION THE WINNERS AND THE LOSERS • With the government intending to spend $12 billion on extra infrastructure projects, we really need to discuss the costs a surging population imposes on our economy and standard of living – but how? Graham Adams, boldly, does the numbers.

WELCOME TO NEW ZEALAND? • Lured by empty promises, vulnerable to exploitation once they’re here, and used as political pawns… is our poor treatment of migrant workers turning New Zealand into the Dubai of the South Pacific? Joanna Wane reports.

COLD COMFORT • Dip into the sea in winter, and adrenalin and endorphins flood your bloodstream – making you feel panicked, and then fantastic. Do it every day and you could improve your ability to cope with stress, reduce inflammation and even alleviate the symptoms of depression. Helen Glenny reports.

Dip Safely

AFTERMATH • In the wake of the Christchurch mosque attacks, community worker Zhiyan Basharati has dedicated herself to advocating for the victims and their families. One year on, Sarah Lang hears about her struggles on their behalf, and examines how financial aid has been distributed.

WHO GOT WHAT? • Following the money is not for the fainthearted. Sarah Lang traces the millions of dollars donated to victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks and financial aid from government.

THE WOOD AGE • After her son’s unexpected diagnosis, Amy Williams looks for explanation and comfort in the “firewood bug” – the gathering, cutting and stacking of wood – that links the men in her family.

MEET THE MAKERS • Last year, reality TV show The Casketeers was picked up by the mighty Netflix. Now, New Zealand’s favourite undertakers, Francis and Kaiora Tipene, have burst into print.

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