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Devin Abrams is an Ōtautahi boy, a founding member of Shapeshifter, successful music producer, and mastermind behind the solo project Pacific ...
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Q&A: Dave Faulkner - Gurus, guitars and gabba gabba hey
Australian rock legends the Hoodoo Gurus will tour the country for the first time in two decades this year. What's Hot New Zealand talks to ...
Q&A: Scott Towers - Freddy’s share the love
After 20 years of playing festivals here and everywhere, Fat Freddy’s have the drop on how to make the most of the occasion. Saxophonist Scott ...
Q&A: Indie-folk singer-songwriter Mel Parsons
Award-winning Kiwi musician Mel Parsons is treating our ears to a brand-new album, Slow Burn, and is hitting the road for a nationwide ...
Q&A: Barnaby Weir, lead singer of The Black Seeds
We've been eagerly anticipating the release of The Black Seeds' new album, and now it's out the band are hitting the road with a good ...
Singer-songwriter Sam Heselwood's new single has just dropped
Emerging Ōtautahi singer-songwriter Sam Heselwood hit No. 4 on the charts with his single ‘18’, and now he’s following it up with his latest ...
Working Style's creative director Karl Clausen on how to dress for 'business casual'
As we awake again from our Covid slumber and ready ourselves to return to workplaces, many men will again face the elephant in the room: ...
Stylist Lou Heller tells us how we can take charge of our own style
You’re the best person to take charge of your own style. A good stylist is just here to support you on your journey of change. We don’t really ...
Fur Patrol's Julia Deans talks PET and touring, 21 years on
Fur Patrol’s 20th anniversary tour has become a 21st party tour, and the band are pulling out all the hits. What's Hot New Zealand catches up ...
Emma Dilemma on her new pop-rock album, Spit
Emma Dilemma talks to What's Hot New Zealand about her new solo career, the significance of vinyl, and filming nude on trampolines. We’re ...
Want a little NFT with your gin? The new Kiwi gin that's doing things differently - on the blockchain
Luke Dawkins and Blue Hamel are bringing gin into the 21st Century with their new physical and digital NFT project. What's Hot New Zealand hits ...
Q&A: Superette’s Rickie Dee and James Rigden
Rickie Dee and James Rigden started contemporary fashion boutique Superette when they were 21. Two decades later, they've accumulated a fair ...
Q&A: Artist Bruce Mortimer
From his studio in Wellington, Bruce Mortimer produces excellent artworks in many different styles, from fine art photography to expressionistic ...
Q&A: Artist Janna van Hasselt
Christchurch artist Janna van Hasselt tells What's Hot New Zealand about dreaming big, and drawing inspiration from a preschooler’s ...
Q&A: Drag diva Buckwheat
Drag diva Buckwheat is a joyous, welcoming presence who makes a splash at any occasion. What's Hot New Zealand met the man behind the makeup, ...
Q&A: Fashion designer Caitlin Crisp
Caitlin Crisp is an up-and-coming star of New Zealand fashion. Her timeless, easy-to-wear pieces are in trendy boutique windows around the ...
Christchurch singer Mousey on new music, girl power and water buffalos
She’s for all the girl power things, water buffalos are her personal heroes, and her music career’s taking off at speed. What's Hot New Zealand ...
Q&A: Innovative eco designer Anthea Madill
Reusable water balloons and iconic huia feather earrings made from recycled plastic – Anthea Madill is bringing wicked planet-friendly products ...
Q&A: Clap Clap Riot guitarist Dave Rowlands
Clap Clap Riot have been rocking the Kiwi music scene for more than ten years, and their new album is looking to be hotter than ever. What's Hot ...
5 minutes with artist Heather Straka
Heather Straka is tickled by the irony of being isolated in Auckland and unable to attend her own Isolation Hotel exhibition in Christchurch. ...
Q&A: Barbara George, Court Theatre Chief Executive
Barbara George is captain at the helm of The Court Theatre in Christchurch, steering this great theatrical ship through three years’ worth of ...
Hollie Smith on her new album, heading out on tour, and awesome collaborations
She’s putting out her first new album in five years, Coming in From the Dark, featuring some awesome collaborations and some raw feelings. ...
Q&A: Dillastrate's Tim Driver
Ōtautahi ‘neosoul pop’ duo Dillastrate have been taking over stages around the country. What's Hot New Zealand talks touring, new tracks and tea ...
Q&A: China Gonzalez
What's Hot New Zealand took a moment to chat with Mexican-Kiwi comedian China Gonzalez about her upcoming show, Better Than Tacos. Your show ...
Twelfth Night: Q&A with actor Will Alexander
Will Alexander plays Duke Orsino in Top Dog Theatre's production of Twelfth Night. He chats to What's Hot New Zealand about the Bard, big ...
Whiskey us away: Kiwi Spirits Distillery founder Terry Knight on a uniquely Kiwi whiskey
The Kiwi Spirit Distillery is distilling spirits made with Kiwi spirit. What's Hot New Zealand talks to Kiwi Spirit’s founder and head distiller ...
Q&A: Kiwi soul musician Louis Baker on his new album
With his new EP out and doing the rounds, soul crooner Louis Baker took a moment to chat with What's Hot New Zealand about BBQ, crowd ...
Figaro's feminists: Q&A with scenographer Tracy Grant Lord
The Marriage of Figaro's scenographer, Tracy Grant Lord, tells What's Hot New Zealand a bit about the aesthetic of this production, and how the ...
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