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![The collections of a renowned artist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
The collections of a renowned artist
Artist Stanley Palmer gives Viva a tour of his art-filled Mt Eden home.
![Experiencing a melting pot of flavours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Experiencing a melting pot of flavours
Legendary London restaurateur and chef Ottolenghi returns to the melting pot flavours of his Jerusalem youth.
![Enamoured by the seduction of grenache](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Enamoured by the seduction of grenache
An underrated variety has its own day to convince us of its merits.
![Celebrating style at any age](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Celebrating style at any age
Elasticated waists and sensible shoes? Not these women. They tell Viva why being of a (certain) age is something to celebrate.
![How to tame that frizzy hair](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
How to tame that frizzy hair
The latest in tress-taming treatments and smart salon innovations.
![Building blocks of a successful vineyard](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Building blocks of a successful vineyard
How a simple plan led to the success of Waiheke Island's Mudbrick vineyard.
![Meet the world's hippest grandma](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Meet the world's hippest grandma
The world's hippest grandmother and former French Vogue editor, Carine Roitfeld, talks to Melissa Whitworth about the past, the future and peeing in carparks.
![Fresh, light, tasty (+recipes)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Fresh, light, tasty (+recipes)
This new season is a time when we start to crave fresh, light, healthy options.
![NZ Fashion Week: Behind the scenes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
NZ Fashion Week: Behind the scenes
While the focus is on clothes and craftsmanship at NZ Fashion Week, there's more to the annual event. Viva Fashion Features Editor Zoe Walker brings us her insights from backstage.
![The art of traditional Maori weaving](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
The art of traditional Maori weaving
Shona Tawhiao, who is showing at Fashion Week, shares her favourite things with Viva.
![Review: Xuxu, Britomart](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Review: Xuxu, Britomart
A cocktail salon and eatery provides an evocative taste of Vietnam in Britomart.
![Wine: Splashes of colour, a multitude of interpretations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Wine: Splashes of colour, a multitude of interpretations
From deep purple to blanc de blancs and everything in between.
![Small plates designed to share](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Small plates designed to share
A table full of moreish flavours for friends and family to tuck into.
![New Zealand Fashion Week: Day one](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
New Zealand Fashion Week: Day one
The Viva fashion team's top picks from day one at New Zealand Fashion Week.