Category Archives: ARTS

ARTS, POLITICS

Q&A | Gaylene Preston on her year with Helen Clark

When Helen Clark ran for the post of UN Secretary-General in 2016, Gaylene Preston was by her side. The New Zealand filmmaker, who initially contacted Helen about documenting her life as the then-head of the UNDP, proved to have picked the perfect moment. NZ’s first elected woman Prime Minister was soon to announce her bid for the top role. My Year with Helen became an intriguing record of Helen’s campaign, executed while she continued to fulfil her UNDP duties.

Sarah checked in with Gaylene ahead of the film’s London screening on November 28.

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ARTS, ENTERPRISE

Q&A | Andrew Wilson on Die! Die! Die!’s new album, Charm. Offensive.

It’s been over a decade on the road, and Dunedin band Die! Die! Die! are still going strong – plugged as ever into the international underground. Together since high school days, the trio adjusted their line-up in 2015, bringing Brit bassist and producer Rory Attwell onboard to join frontman Andrew Wilson and drummer Mikey Prain, and the addition injected a fresh energy to their already-crackling sound. Sarah checked in with frontman Andrew Wilson about the band’s sixth, very tidy, release Charm. Offensive.

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