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The Tiwhas: A Matariki Spectacular — A Response
As part of Basement Theatre’s Matariki offerings, Ayla Brockes headed along to ‘The Tiwhas: A Matariki Spectacular’ and wrote of their experience.
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Magpie Man
In this new poem, Laura Hern explores the immediate adversity that comes with being bound in a woman’s body and the frustration at not being able to reach full potential due to normalised societal stigma.
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Only Bones – Daniel Nodder — A Response
In a new interpretation of Thom Monckton’s ‘Only Bones’ prompt, Daniel Nodder presents a work of physicality. Emily Draper writes of the thriving monster in this response.
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Whaitara
In this poem for ‘future ANCESTORS’, Tessa Keenan pays homage to Fiona Clark, a Taranaki icon, artist, and exemplary ancestor.
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Tarot by Jake Arthur
Dani Yourukova lays out the spread of Jake Arthur’s sophomore collection ‘Tarot’, divining its secrets to share with you, dear queer reader.
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Girl’s girl first
Being friendly is always top priority. Find out why in this comic, ‘Girl’s girl first’, by Irena Skrzynska.
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Tīpuna Behaviour — imperatives and declarations
For ‘future ANCESTORS’ Miriana Jo McGechie asks “Are you? Can you? Will you? How does your commitment taste?”
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Toxic Shock Bimbo — A Response
On a rainy night in the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, Rebecca Mary Gwendolon heads along to ‘Toxic Shock Bimbo’. There, they get to enjoy the comedic talents of Rhiannon McCall.
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From the Editor — A 2024 Reflection
Lead editor Damien Levi tries to sum up bad apple’s 2024 in retrospect, with a selection of ten pieces to read over the summer.
In a dream, you saw a way to survive, and you were filled with joy.
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