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From a life-altering accident to chasing swells in the Namibian desert, Travis McCoy’s journey is a testament to the authentic, adventurous lifestyle he now teaches others through his school, South Pacific Surf.

Kōrero

For the six generations of whānau at Te Puia, guiding is a responsibility. They’re kaitiaki of the whenua they grew up on.

Features

Inside this performing arts centre, Laughton Kora sees more than just kids learning a few chords. In his eyes, this is the next generation of Kiwi music. They are storytellers.

Features

What if the feeling of belonging somewhere is made up of far more than landmarks and places to shop or eat? During a recent trip to Japan, Our Place co-owner and creative director Christopher Duffy, was curious to see how routines, gestures and like-mindedness can shape a sense of place. What follows isn’t a catalogue of destinations, but a reflection on what he noticed when he looked past the obvious.

Our Community

Pujan and Manisha share their personal story as part of a new series offering a glimpse behind the counter of our neighbourhood stores.

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The Human Face

Rolph Hediger used coffee and ink to create the compelling portraits for his show For Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. The series was driven by the artist’s love of meeting vastly different people and telling their stories.

Shades of Beige

Davey Bishop, aka the musician Davey Beige, has made a life in music — as a student, teacher and an accomplished artist with more than 30 years experience. His new EP, Rise Above, is out in May.

Art from a War Zone

The horrific situation in Ukraine is on all of our minds. When we saw calls to support fellow creatives there, we thought this could be a small way Our Place could contribute to people trying to survive in a war-torn country. Here, five Ukrainian artists share their work.

Waste Not

If you want to tread more lightly on the planet, own something handmade and one of a kind, or just know your money is going to a good place, check out these products made by go-getting locals.

Centre Stage

At the new CBD hotspot Picnicka, you can sip cocktails, savour freshly shucked oysters, feast on a steak straight from the woodfired barbecue, or even just swing by for deli supplies.

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