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Acclaimed international writer visits Wellington

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:22:14 +1200 | Victoria University of Wellington

Scottish writer Janice Galloway will appear in conversation with Emily Perkins in Wellington next week as part of Victoria University’s International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML) Writers on Mondays series at Te Papa.More >>

Matthew Bannister meets The Beatles

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:19:09 +1200 | Powertool Records

We have a really special treat for you this week. Respected New Zealand songwriter/musician Matthew Bannister ( Sneaky Feelings, the Dribbling Darts of Love, the Weather ) has released his own take on the Beatles' much-adored (and for good reason too) album ...More >>

Te Papa’s Board takes action to protect national collections

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 16:40:04 +1200 | Te Papa

The Board of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa has prioritised the need to reduce seismic risk to the National Collections by seeking an additional location to house some of the collections. More >>

“Run! Scream! Survive!” Zombierun going nationwide

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 13:09:20 +1200 | Zombierun

Zombierun, the scariest run ever is coming to Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland this summer. Zombierun is an interactive apocalyptic 5 km run through a zombie infested quarantine area. But particpants are not just running against the clock – they ...More >>

Aussie TV Show 'Escape with ET' films with Epic Adventures

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 12:56:51 +1200 | The Coromandel

13 year old Tairua lad Jack Zimmerman got a once in a lifetime fishing experience last week when he got to spend the day chasing kingfish with Aussie league legend and TV fishing show presenter Andrew "ET" Ettingshausen.More >>

What's coming up at The Dowse

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 12:28:24 +1200 | The Dowse

City Oh Sigh is a quartet of trained musicians who carefully craft soulful songs, capturing audiences with their softness and beauty. The band combines unique instrumentation with subtle elements of folk and minimalist pop to emerge with a sound that is both ...More >>

SEED, A Play Reading

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 12:13:35 +1200 | Circa Theatre

After a successful season of play readings in 2012, Circa Theatre is pleased to present the first of 2013 with a rehearsed reading of the Elisabeth Easther play, SEED , on Saturday, 17 August at 2pm . Seed is a multi-narrative play about the business ...More >>

The Basement Shows Off Auckland's Newest Talent

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 17:10:59 +1200 | Basement Theatre

Media release; For immediate release DISCOVERING TOMORROW'S THEATRE MAKERS: THE BASEMENT SHOWS OFF AUCKLAND'S NEWEST TALENT The Basement presents In association with Young and Hungry Arts Trust and Lion Foundation YOUNG AND HUNGRY FESTIVAL OF NEW THEATRE ...More >>

NZ On Air announces comedy funding

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 16:24:06 +1200 | NZ On Air

NZ On Air is pleased to announce funding for the return of three popular comedy programmes. Agent Anna, Seven Days & Jono and Ben at Ten More >>

New Zealand Comedic Genius Returns to Dai-VD

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:24:15 +1200 | Elephant Publicity

Dai Henwood, the King of Good ol’ Kiwi comedy is giving NZ what they want - the chance to take him home and chuck him on repeat. Come August 16th everyone can have their own piece of Henwood as his second DVD ADAPT OR DAI - HUMANS ARE AWESOME, LET’S ...More >>

Night Sky Photography with Mark Gee

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:15:06 +1200 | Carter Observatory

On the heels of Jo Elliott’s Scared Geometry exhibition, Carter Observatory has invited world-renowned photographer Mark Gee to give two practical workshops, offering insider tips and tricks on how to take beautiful night sky photos.More >>

The post-apocalyptic fairy tale for Christchurch

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:05:18 +1200 | NO Productions

The post-apocalyptic fairy tale Unforgotten will premiere on 12-14 September at 7.30pm at Elmwood Auditorium in Christchurch. This project is presented by the new theatre collective NO Productions.More >>

Two chances to have a ball at Alberton

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 14:45:55 +1200 | Historic Places Trust - Pouhere Taonga

Celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of Alberton – the Mt Albert mansion cared for by the NZ Historic Places Trust – continue with two premium events planned for August and September.More >>

Creative NZ and the British Council forge new cultural links

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 11:34:43 +1200 | Creative New Zealand

Creative New Zealand and the British Council have created a new partnership, MOMENTUM New Zealand, to support greater artistic collaboration and exchange. More >>

Werewolf Edition #41 : The John Key "Nanny State" Issue

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 10:00:12 +1200 | Werewolf

Hi and welcome to the 41st edition of Werewolf, in which we’re kicking back against the real Nanny State . Here at the ‘Wolf we’re dead against the kind of Big Government that passes laws that (a) condone mass surveillance (b) penalise legitimate protest ...More >>

Top Auckland Wine & Food Match

Sat, 10 Aug 2013 12:43:09 +1200 | Winezeal

Top Auckland Wine & Food Match Te Motu Vineyard and Toto Restaurant were named winery and restaurant of the year at the Hospice North Shore Vintner’s 2013 Brunch held at the Sky City Convention Centre last Sunday. Te Motu’s Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot ...More >>

New aquatic centre opens in Kāpiti

Sat, 10 Aug 2013 12:19:18 +1200 | Kapiti Coast District Council

Mayor Jenny Rowan says the community is ‘abuzz with excitement’ about the new state-of-the-art swimming pool complex located in the heart of Paraparaumu. “This is the most exciting community facility to open in our District. We have been waiting ...More >>

Results from Media Brew and Black Rock Home Brew competition

Sat, 10 Aug 2013 12:10:51 +1200 | Beervana

MEDIA RELEASE Results from Media Brew and Black Rock Home Brew competitions For Immediate Release: 9pm Friday 9 August 2013 Two special brewing competitions were judged today at Beervana, as part of a two day celebration of craft beer in the Capital ...More >>

Film & Video Labelling Body v Fishpond.co.nz

Fri, 9 Aug 2013 17:32:27 +1200 | Film and Video Labelling Body

In the middle of last year the FVLB commenced an investigation into the online trader Fishpond.co.nz. This was in response to a number of complaints received from members of the public regarding products being offered for sale on their site.More >>

Jackie Thomas Album Out Today; Single Certified Platinum

Fri, 9 Aug 2013 17:19:20 +1200 | Sony Music

JACKIE THOMAS , the Greymouth native who topped the voting polls for 7 massive weeks and ultimately took out the competition on THE X FACTOR NEW ZEALAND has today released her debut self-titled album. More >>

 

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