Shades Of Grey
Grey Lynn
Grey Lynn is described by the NZ Herald as Aotearoa’s “most fascinating suburb” and by The Washington Post as “the most rewarding of Auckland’s neighbourhoods to traverse on foot”. Verve – now also of Grey Lynn – pays tribute to the legendary suburb with the help of some locals that know it best.
In celebration of Mother’s Day, Verve sits down with some cool Auckland mums who share some favourite memories and thoughtful parenting tips.
The studio of ceramicist Lucy McMillan sits in a “dear friend’s” garden shed, surrounded by a small orchard in a beautifully kept garden as natural light cascades through sizeable doors.
Whether to kill time throughout the lockdowns or save money during the current cost-of-living crisis, more and more folk around the world have taken to growing their own produce. But gardening guru Kath Irvine says that Kiwis were already well ahead of the curve.
When describing Chia Cheng, the words vibrant and energetic instantly spring to mind. Despite being a solo mum to three kids and running her own business, Chia has a youthful glow and a spring in her step with a full-of-life energy that’s enviable.
