Louise Ward
Contributor at New Zealand Herald
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1 week ago |
newsroom.co.nz | Louise Ward
I’ve been co-owner of Wardini Books with my husband Gareth for 12 years now, the longest stretch I’ve ever worked. Previously, I’ve been a copper and a school teacher, roles that are remarkably similar in many ways. It’s a strange and fulfilling life, and the most wonderful thing I’ve ever done. Here’s what I’ve learned. If you own a book shop, you won’t be rich but you’ll be happy. It depends on who you are and what your attitude is like, I suppose, but I’m not rich, and I’m pretty happy.
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Dec 10, 2024 |
nzherald.co.nz | Louise Ward
The Chthonic Cycle by Una Cruickshank. Opinion by Louise WardREVIEWThis book is a series of essays connected by “Earth’s interlocking cycles of death and re-use”, and that’s where the word chthonic comes in - relating to, or inhabiting the underworld. The pieces are complex, readable and fascinating. The essays were born in lockdown as a way of “facing and contextualising” crises.
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Oct 31, 2024 |
nzherald.co.nz | Louise Ward
Ish local folk and traditional band to pair up with Wellington band Bazurka for one-off concert. Napier’s Urban Winery is to host an intimate evening of folk and traditional music from two of New Zealand’s world/folk bands, when local legends Ish and Wellington’s Bazurka will join for a special one-off concert on November 16. Ish was created by Dana Parkhill, who is representative of the band’s eclecticism.
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Oct 8, 2024 |
nzherald.co.nz | Louise Ward
Author Gavin Bishop ONZM is set to draw a big crowd at the upcoming Hawke's Bay Readers Writer Festival. Hawke’s Bay Readers and Writers Trust is excited to bring a beautifully curated festival to the Bay on the weekend of October 18 to 20. Board chairwoman Catherine Robertson explained that a big team effort has gone into crafting this festival to suit all readers’ tastes.
Q & A with artist and writer John Tarlton about his new book, Poems for Lola: a long delayed goodbye
Oct 1, 2024 |
nzherald.co.nz | Louise Ward
John Tarlton set to read from his new book, Poems for Lola, at Wardini Books Napier. Q and A interview with artist and writer John Tarlton by Louise Ward, author and co-owner of Wardini Books. Q: You’re originally from California. What brought you to Australia and New Zealand? A: Yes, I was born and raised in Southern California, but I went east to go to university.
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