Holidays

What I learned when I crashed three different Lunar New Year celebrations

This article was originally on the 7th February, 2020.

“A lot of people actually don’t know how to make dumplings,” says Helen Yeung, founder of Migrant Zine…

I can finally go home, Auckland borders lift after 120 days

It’s December 15, which means Auckland’s borders have officially reopened. 

Re: journalist Matiu Hamuera took their first drive home to Rotorua. They have not been home since…

Summer with Delta: How to stay safe

We asked an expert what to watch out for.

9 gift ideas made in Aotearoa for your last-minute Christmas shopping

Christmas is just two weeks away, so for those who are stuck on last-minute gift ideas, we’ve put together a wishlist of things the Re: team…

Recognising Matariki as a public holiday enables society to thrive

In February 2021 the government announced Matariki would be made a public holiday. 

In this essay from 2020, Qiane Matata-Sipu writes about her hope that decision-makers would prioritise wellness,…