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5 Minutes with Sean Ackland: Cost of Living, the NZ Election, and Sci-Fi

SP: Sean, you’re best known as a political commentator and an author, yet, at first glance, your books aren’t about politics. How did you come to do two such different things? Is there a connection? S: I don't think that art and politics are mutually exclusive. I think everything, when you boil it down, is always going to be inherently political. Creative works of fiction are no different. You know, the movie Con Air is political, and my book is no exception.

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Upcycling Diaries - Bottega look-a-likeRead
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Upcycling Diaries - Bottega look-a-like

I found this beautiful pair of woven leather shoes in a secondhand shop during a recent trip to Brazil, for just $10. The craftsmanship immediately caught my eye — the intricate intrecciato-style weaving reminded me of Bottega Veneta, and the shoes were incredibly comfortable and well made.

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