In Swings The Tide (Deluxe Edition), Anika Moa
RRP $29.95
I was delighted to see that Anika Moa has released a Deluxe Edition of her latest album In Swings The Tide, which includes a second disc and bonus songs. The extra disc includes an eight song live performance at the Auckland Pumphouse Theatre, including songs from all three of her albums. It also features a couple of covers; Fleetwood Mac's ‘Silver Springs’ and Bressa Creeting Cake's ‘You and I’. Often artists re-release like this just after you get yourself the initial album which can be annoying, but this deluxe disc is well worth buying even if you already own it. Look out for the free-styled reggae-esc take on ‘Youthful’ as the final track!

The Secret Lives of Men and Women by Frank Warren
RRP $39.99
The latest book from the Post Secret worldwide phenomenon is available now and is well worth a look. Stemming from the Post Secret website, the book is full of explosive confessions and captivating revelations of men and women everywhere. Postcards made using photographs, collages, illustrations etc by anyone and everyone worldwide are collated in this in-your-face abrupt book. It's a glimpse into some of today's most provocative topics from marriage, infidelity, repressed fantasies and more, daring us to consider how well we really know the people around us. As you read through, some secrets will hit home and some are just completely random, but combined with the handmade designs, it is an entertaining read. Get it here today.

Fix up Look Sharp
If you like thewire.co.nz then you will love fixuplooksharp.co.nz. FULZ have just launched their all new website filled with blogs from a collective of, well, really 'cool' people, or 'peeps', I should say. The site includes rants, ravings, photography and pretty much anything and everything the authors want from people such as Jay Reeve from MTV, musician Luke Thompson and also includes Dan, Jake and Alex from the ever popular Mount Maunganui street clothing brand Lower. Check it out when you have a second and enjoy!

The Art of Fish - Eric Heath
www.fishart.co.nz
Buying art for your home or flat is getting more and more achievable and affordable through online galleries and stores. Fish Art Gallery has just launched and houses an astonishing amount of beautiful prints and paintings by natural history artist, Eric Heath (former editorial cartoonist at Wellington’s Dom Post newspaper). If you are a fan of the beach and marine life art, this website is for you. I can't help but think of a number of relatives that would love a seahorse print or marine life montage beautifully framed on their wall. The paintings have been described as New Zealand heirlooms and the website is an exhibition of approximately 400 paintings! Get browsing by clicking here.

Faces of New Zealand by Brian Curtis
RRP $45.00
I've always loved reading Photographer Brain Curtis' helpful columns in The Photographers Mail and D-Photo and have always thought he was one of NZ's best all-round professional photographers. Brian has just released Faces of New Zealand, a photographic celebration of our local kiwis. Although there have been many books showcasing the country's landscapes and scenery, few have taken the opportunity to celebrate our people. This beautiful book captures over 100 locals from all over the country and includes small captions and commentaries on each photo. Sadly Brian has since passed, which I think makes this book more of a collectors item and something of a benchmark in New Zealand portrait photography. It's officially on my Christmas wish list! Click here to buy.