Rob Pollock has been a panel beater his whole life. Learning auto body repair in his father’s workshop in Auckland as a kid, Rob left school to follow in his dad's footsteps. A panel beater by trade, he carried on the family business and set about restoring cars to their original glory. more
Surfer duds get ready, Chasing Mavericks has hit the big screen, bringing with it some impressive footage of some of the biggest waves in the world. more
All-American-style hearty foods like succulent marinated pork ribs, sliders and crispy-fried chicken with a smidge of spice are on the agenda at Spring’s Cooking School this Thursday. more
As magnetic as one of his works of fiction, a new volume simply titled Kurt Vonnegut: Letters delves into the psyche of this great American writer. more
While today Playboy hypes up the sex factor to the point of no return, the vintage editions of this lad mag sported poetic fiction by the likes of Vladimir Nabokov, Margaret Atwood and John Updike beside the saucy centrefold. more
Many a childhood has been spent atop the seat of a bike, traversing the streets of the local neighbourhood like a castmember of BMX Bandits. Whether it was your favourite birthday present, or the reason you broke your arm, the bicycle holds a special place in memories of youth. more
The very first pair of boardshorts was invented in the 1970s by Australian surfers Alan Green and John Law. Finding the canvas trunks worn before this historic moment too rigid and water-logged for their beloved aqua sport, Alan and John used a lightweight, quick-drying fabric to craft some swim shorts with a shorter leg than the traditional trunk. more
You can imagine Rohan Anderson forming a friendship with a grizzly bear over a cup of whisky in the wilderness, sitting in front of the fire as a fresh, line-caught trout grills upon a makeshift pan. more
The dapper lads over at the Emporium have put together a special evening of fashion styling, beard grooming and whisky sipping for discerning gents. more
Within the military of 18th century British India is not the most likely of places for a ball game of finesse to be developed, but that's exactly what happened in the case of badminton. With spring's sunny days finally arrived, it's time to whip out that badminton set and spend a leisurely few hours practising your skills for summer. more
Before you begin preening your moustache for the annual month of Movember, get a little creative on those often untended-to sideburns and support new hairy charity, Octoburn. more
While drifting off to sleep, your mind relaxes; the cloudiness of the day drifts away leaving you with headspace to create. It’s times like these that a notebook by the side of the bed is vital, so you’re prepared for the ‘ah ha’ moment of genius that comes, or the thing you’ve forgotten to do taps you on the shoulder and says ‘don’t forget in the morning’. more
Sporting a label in classic tones of cream and black with a moustachioed man as the mascot, the latest cider to grace the liquor shelves was bound to catch our eye. Dubbed Dr Pilkington’s Miracle Cider, this 500 ml bubbly apple offering is turning heads with its quirky design before you even pop the cap. more
Like American publication Kinfolk knows small gatherings, Spanish read Apartmento knows interiors. But not in the sterile, minimalistic, highly curated manner that some shiny covered magazines project. more
If you’re not a diehard vinyl fan, the petite sign revealing Eggs Records’ city presence may have eluded you since its opening a decade ago. But for the curious, and those who look up occasionally amongst the city’s centre, that little sign acted as beacon to a secret bazaar of musical goodness. Through a doorway, past a foreign money exchange kiosk and up a set of stairs, Egg Records resides, selling cult cartoon figurines and classic and collector vinyl. more
On weekends, time slows, meaning we can spend longer preparing meals and making each intricate step of a dish by hand instead of cutting corners with store-bought ingredients. It’s this slow, decadent environment that the new The Gourmet Farmer Deli Book is dedicated to – where minutes blend into hours as you lovingly pickle your own fish, stuff your own sausages and preserve your own vegetables. more
Sophisticated and tailored daywear is the order of the day for this weekend’s Mercedes-Benz Brisbane Alsace Polo Tournament . Whether it’s the excitement and thrill of the game that draws you in, or merely the opportunity to don your favourite bespoke blazer and sip Champagne amongst the frivolity of it all, this weekend’s polo tournament is one of the most elite events of the year. more
With the weather all sunshine and cool breezes at the moment, there’s no better time to get into the garden. September is a good month for planting beetroot, peas, beans, cucumber and silver beet, which will all be ready in time for cooking up family feasts at Christmas. And while the garden might be a dirty place (literally), there’s no reason to use scruffy tubs and tools in your green thumb quests. more
While women seem to be more than sorted in the print department, men often wonder how they, too, can inject a little art into their immediate environment. more
Even if you don't fancy yourself eligible for next season's Masterchef, learning to cook beyond the student basics of two-minute noodles is an important survival skill. For those men who are yet to step into the kitchen, Esquire's cookbook Eat Like A Man is attempting to make the experience as manly as possible. more
