Claire Mabey is the Books Editor at The Spinoff, a New Zealand-based online magazine. With a focus on local literature and literary events in Auckland, Claire brings a passion for showcasing the diverse voices and stories of Aotearoa. Her articles cover interviews with authors, book reviews, and recommendations for readers looking to explore the vibrant literary scene in New Zealand.
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Claire Mabey's coverage focuses on local (New Zealand, Auckland) content and publishing industry, with an emphasis on books, authors, New Zealand literature, reading and writing. Her articles include expert commentary, reviews and interviews.
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The latest in a semi-regular series that breaks down a poem to analyse what it's really trying to tell us.
By: Claire Mabey
What is a natural burial and what's the story behind them in Aotearoa?
We talked to Nick Johnson, creative director of audiobook platform Libro.fm , to find out all about his social purpose corporation and why the Aotearoa books industry is so excited about it.
By: Claire Mabey
I like to see my role as shining light on things that I know people will love but they might not hear about otherwise.
By: Claire Mabey
Books editor Claire Mabey reviews The House Within , a new documentary about writer Dame Fiona Kidman which is premiering at the New Zealand International Film Festival 2024.
By: Claire Mabey
Books editor Claire Mabey went to the 2024 Aotearoa Book Industry Awards for the first time over the weekend and reports back from the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
A close read of the late, great Martin Phillipps’ lyrics.
By: Claire Mabey
Your body is amazing, but it can't do the Biles II… yet. I get it. You watch all those phenomenal bodies leap, twist, jump, dive, row, lift, sprint, break and ride.
By: Claire Mabey
Claire Mabey listens to Master, the Slow Newscast podcast that investigates allegations of sexual assault against Neil Gaiman.
Live updates from this year's awards from books editor Claire Mabey. Welcome to our annual celebration of Aotearoa's children's writers!
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