Category: People
Whether you’re a fan or you’re not, Jacinda-mania has well and truly taken over the nation – and our media – this election. At the time of writing, 50 percent of those who took part in the express online poll said they would vote for the Labour Party if the elections were to be held […]
Laura O’Connell Rapira (Te Āti Awa, Ngāpuhi and Te Rarawa) was the kind of kid that starts a campaign against litter at her school. While things have changed a bit since then, she’s still got the same passion as she did in the schoolyard all those years ago. She’s not shy of getting involved in the […]
Adjusting to university life can be hard enough without also having to navigate issues surrounding your sexuality or gender identity. “University is an extremely mixed bag of a place,” says Jaye, a second-year student at Victoria University in Wellington. “While Wellington is pretty accepting of various LGBT+ Identities, studying with thousands of other people who […]
Adjusting to university life can be hard enough without also having to navigate issues surrounding your sexuality or gender identity. Currently studying at the University of Otago, one student keeps her sexuality a secret as homosexuality is very much frowned upon in her home country. She says “My parents and brother are also homophobic, so […]
Grant Robertson has been described as the ‘most talented Labour MP’, and if Labour is one of the parties in the new government after the September General Election, he could be the new Minister of Finance. express talked to Grant recently (and just after he launched his bid for the leadership three years ago) to […]
Jarrad Godman’s design aesthetic is whimsical, intelligent and badass. He wowed at last year’s New Zealand Fashion Week where he showcased his collection at the Jarrad Godman X Servilles show with bold colours in draping styles that flatter the form. We asked him how he curates his own distinctive look, and how to dress in […]
We chat with Mika – activist, entertainer, community worker and fashionista – after he confirmed that he is The Opportunities Party candidate for the Auckland Central Electorate. What have you been up to since we had you on our September ‘16 cover? NYC and Los Angeles film markets, a fashion week here and there. Aroha […]
Christchurch singer-songwriter Theia, (real name Em-Haley Walker), made her debut in 2015 and has been on the fast track to success ever since. She stopped in to our express office for a catch up! How does it feel to be such a young artist but doing so well in the music industry? It’s amazing. I […]