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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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