Adrian HatwellAdrian Hatwell

Adrian Hatwell is an Auckland-based freelance journalist, specialising in arts, culture, politics, entertainment, social justice and advocacy. He has previously worked as a magazine editor, newspaper reporter, film critic, and once ran a video store, back when those were a thing.

In praise of the moshpit: Photographing Auckland’s punk decade

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Adrian Hatwell talks to photographer and Rip It Up founder Murray Cammick about his exhibition AK 75-85, on now at Black Asterisk Gallery in Auckland. “This is not a punk show.” That’s what Auckland photographer Murray Cammick tells me of his latest exhibition, AK 75-85. But after a quick look at the images on display, … Read more

Revolution in pink: Kiwi photographer Robin Hammond on shooting Nat Geo’s remarkable transgender cover

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In January National Geographic, the venerable publication of geography, history and culture, achieved a milestone: the Gender Revolution special issue marked the first time a transgender person had featured on its cover. Adrian Hatwell talks to the photographer behind the cover, New Zealander Robin Hammond. When National Geographic‘s January 2017 issue went on sale late … Read more