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CONTENTS ISSN 2381-9553: Vol 263, No. 4068. May 26-June 1, 2018
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THIS LIFE
32 | Health An option for managing
menstruation is going through a revival,
but it’s not without risk. by Nicky Pellegrino34 | Nutrition Healthy eating is
about more than counting nutrients.
by Jennifer Bowden36 | Food Since its accidental birth 150 years
ago, the granny smith has become a favourite
all over the world. by Lauraine Jacobs
38 | Wine Trinity Hill is emerging from an
unsettling period. by Michael Cooper39 | Psychology There is freedom to be
found in not living up to others’ expectations.
by Marc WilsonFEATURES
COVER STORY
12 | Many happy returns
Eleven years after its establishment,
KiwiSaver is creating nest eggs for 2.7 million
of us. But many remain unaware of how to
maximise their investment. by Pattrick Smellie22 | The day the Donald did Auckland
The property mogul and future President
spent nine hours in the Queen City spruiking
a casino bid. by Redmer Yska24 | Les Kiwis
A museum in memory of New Zealand
soldiers who died saving a small French town
will be a special place. by Sally Blundell26 | A marathon, with sharks
Kiwi swimmer Kim Chambers was the first
woman to swim a dangerous stretch of water
of the California coast. by Ryan HolderBOOKS & CULTURE
44 | Dancing on thin ice One
of New Zealand’s most innovative
choreographers creates a requiem for
Antarctica. by Sarah Catherall46 | Led on a Murray dance Famed
American comic Bill Murray and a
German cellist are bringing their unique
collaboration to NZ. by Russell Baillie48-53 | Books Histories of France
and precision, a novel about medieval
illuminators, the new novel by Kate Duignan,
plus a round-up of local non-fiction.
54 | Music From Bernie Grifen and
Emily Fairlight56 | Film Swagger of Thieves, Crooked House,
Number OneEditor-in-Chief PAMELA STIRLING
Books & Culture Editor RUSSELL BAILLIE
Art Director DEREK WARD
Senior Writers DONNA CHISHOLM, DIANA WICHTEL
(Auckland), SALLY BLUNDELL (Christchurch)
Entertainment Editor FIONA RAE
Political Columnist JANE CLIFTON
Designers SHANE KELLY, RICHARD KINGSFORD
Digital Producer RYAN HOLDEREditorial Assistant LAUREN BUCKERIDGE
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magshop.co.nz28 | Breakfasts of champions
Peter Cullen’s breakfasts have become a
fixture on the capital’s social and political
calendar. by Clare de Lore40 | Sport The Canes captain will make his
test debut in a white jersey. by Paul ThomasCOMMENTARY
3 | Editorial
4 | Letters Plus Caption Competition, Quips &
Quotes, Life in NZ and 10 Quick Questions
8 | Back to Black Joanne Black
9 | Life Bill Ralston
10 | Politics Jane Clifton31 | Bulletin from Abroad
Bernard Lagan in Sydney
94 | The Good Life Greg DixonDIVERSIONS
58-61 | Diversions & Puzzles
59 | Wordsworth Gabe AtkinsonTHAT’S ENTERTAINMENT
62 | Television Fiona Rae
67 | TV Films Fiona Rae
70 | TV Review Greg Dixon
72 | Radio Fiona Rae
73-93 | TV programmes
75-93 | Radio programmes