Always the Frontman
November 30, 2008 by penneylane
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When I was growing up me and every other girl (worth her salt) in New Zealand was in love with Peter Sinclair (broadcaster and writer) because he was happening and so very hip, both of which I might add, he was in the most
Citizen-Manned
November 29, 2008 by penneylane
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I’ve only been back in the country two minutes (I understate, it’s been eight months) from the West Island (Australia) but I only had to get one email from Mike Chunn to feel (even on paper) he’s energetic! I was feeling a bit worried for the ‘ducks in a row’ because
No Morris Minor
November 28, 2008 by penneylane
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As recently as the other day I called Larry Morris a living legend, because he is, fact. My more esteemed countrywoman and former Prime Minister Helen Clark introduced him as “as a true New Zealand rock icon” she also got it
The skinny from the Wordman
November 27, 2008 by penneylane
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I’ve known my friend Wordman aka Keith Newman, a freelance Journalist, poet and lyricist for eons. I admire him because apart from being very good at what he does, he’s also a pretty good bloke. “He’s a passionate advocate for
The Sea Around
November 26, 2008 by penneylane
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The thing about the sea is that you can often smell it long before you can see it. It was like that as we drew closer to Napier and somehow the hikoi (long journey) North to my great grandmother’s unveiling seemed like a whole other world, a whole other time, an event that had occurred [...]
Back Seat Passengers Front Seat Drivers
November 25, 2008 by penneylane
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On a long road trip, which recording artists would you happily climb into the car with? Which ones wouldn’t you mind having as back seat passengers or front seat drivers? As the miles ride out beneath me I thought about this and I let my mind drift back to




