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NZ Secondary Schools Netball Championships - Day Three
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 7:22 pm | Netball NZ
Defending Champions Mount Albert Grammar School (MAGS) from Auckland will contest the New Zealand Secondary Schools Netball Championship final on Friday against St Mary’s College from Wellington. More >>
Harry Wong Opening preview
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 6:49 pm | Pierre Peeters
The emotion of beauty is always obscured by the appearance of the object. Therefore the object must be eliminated from the picture. More >>
Eventing Action Heats Up
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 5:29 pm | ESNZ
All eyes will be on the National Equestrian Centre at McLeans Island, near Christchurch, this Sunday (October 13) as the South Island’s leading eventers go through their final preparations for the National One Day Eventing Championships next month at ... More >>
Art Week: Exhibition, Silent Auction
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 4:48 pm | McCahon House
Panel Discussion: Contemporary Art, Does Audience Matter? ; Exhibition and Silent Auction More >>
‘For Sale’ Signs Go up at The Block NZ Homes
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 4:15 pm | Mediaworks
The houses made famous by the second series of hit TV3 show The Block NZ are on the market! More >>
Two sculptors, two projects
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 4:15 pm | Adam Art Gallery
Two new exhibitions focused on sculpture are to feature at the Adam Art Gallery, based at Victoria University of Wellington. One showcases a group of steel sculptures produced between 1972 and 1974 by the late modernist sculptor John Panting. The other ... More >>
Beastwars 'Blood Becomes Fire - November Tour
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 4:08 pm | Noise PR
With feedback still ringing in ears and shards of beer glass being pulled out of limbs, Beastwars return from a triumphant Melbourne tour to announce a seven-show trek across New Zealand in November 2013. More >>
Multi-Talented Artists Dominate Technical Awards List
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 3:38 pm | Recorded Music NZ
The Technical Award finalists for the 48th annual Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards have been announced by Recorded Music NZ shining the spotlight on Kiwi music’s backstage-professionals. More >>
Early days but rankings history beckons for wool champ Ruki
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 3:19 pm | Shearing Sports New Zealand
It’s early days and there’s a lot of wool to pass across the table, but Invercargill woolhandler Amy Ruki could be facing a bit of shearing sports history in the wake of her breakthrough Open-class win at the New Zealand Merino Championships in Alexandra ... More >>
Auckland Music Teachers Receive Morale Boost
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 3:17 pm | Aotea Youth Symphony
In an effort to boost teacher morale, X Factor host Dominic Bowden partnered with the Aotea Youth Symphony to celebrate Auckland’s Most Noteworthy Music Teacher. More >>
Queens of the Stone Age & Nine Inch Nails Announce Tour
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 3:11 pm | Mushroom Promotions
The Frontier Touring Company are thrilled to announce that two of the world’s most influential bands of the last decade, Nine Inch Nails and Queens Of The Stone Age, will join forces for a massive double headline tour of Australia and New Zealand ... More >>
NZ Secondary Schools Netball Championships - Day 2 Overview
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 3:05 pm | Netball New Zealand
In a day of upsets and surprises, the only constant at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Netball Championships (NZSS) is the outstanding performances of leading sides Mount Albert Grammar School (MAGS), Wellington East Girls’ College and St Mary’s ... More >>
Holder Puts It All Out There
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 2:54 pm | Holder Brothers Racing
A committed performance from Mt Maunganui rally driver David Holder saw him narrowly miss out on taking top honours at the final round of the New Zealand Rally Championship. The team managed to bring their Stadium Finance & Stella Pumps backed Fiesta home ... More >>
Community enjoys Diwali and Cultural Festival
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 2:42 pm | Massey University
Threatening clouds didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of those attending the Albany campus Diwali and Cultural Festival on Wednesday. Students, staff and members of the local community flocked to Student Central to sample food from numerous stalls, try out ... More >>
New Central Otago trails on show at Sydney Bike Show
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 2:35 pm | Central Otago District Council
On the eve of the official openings of the Roxburgh Gorge and Clutha Gold Trails, the two newest Central Otago cycle and walking trails will be promoted at a Bike & Lifestyle Show across the Tasman. More >>
WOMAD celebrates Ten Years in Taranaki with Kimbra
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 2:17 pm | The Label
In 2003 Brooklands Park and TSB Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth opened its gates to the international music festival experience of WOMAD. Since then over 150’000 WOMAD enthusiasts have passed through those gates, coming from as close as five minutes ... More >>
Northern Bass 13/14 New Years Eve: Second Announcement!
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 1:21 pm | Northern Bass
In what is promising to be an outstanding two days of New Years Eve celebrations to see out 2013 and welcome in 2014, Fuzen Entertainment is thrilled to announce that the following artists have now joined the increasingly stellar line-up for Northern ... More >>
Illustrious Energy screens at the Film Archive
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 1:20 pm | The Film Archive
Two Chinese goldminers in a remote valley in 1860s Central Otago struggle to improve their lot in Illustrious Energy (1988). The goldrush is over. Their life is tough. When they make a lucky strike on their claim, it seems that they may at last be able ... More >>
Oily Rag Column: Kids’ gardens
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 1:15 pm | Frank and Muriel Newman
Being oily raggish does not have any age restrictions. Young, or just being young at heart but not in years, matters not a jot when it comes to being part of the oily rag lot – especially when it comes to kids’ gardens! More >>
Something Wicked This Way Comes To MOTAT This Halloween
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 1:07 pm | MOTAT
As dusk falls on Sunday 27 October, MOTAT’s gates creak open to welcome in those who dare to enter! Creepy characters will return from the past to the historical grounds of Auckland’s iconic transport and technology museum, to celebrate the ... More >>
Blam Blam Blam to Join Bill with the Exponents
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 12:52 pm | Noise PR
Legendary NZ group Blam Blam Blam are joining The Exponents at the fundraiser show for their friend and ex guitarist, Chris Sheehan. On discovering that Sheehan was gravely ill, they rallied to put a show on to help him and his family. Blam Blam ... More >>
World Celebration for Eggs
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 12:39 pm | Goode PR
Start the day the right way tomorrow by cracking some eggs for breakfast and joining in on the world wide celebrations for World Egg Day. More >>
Dementia 13 and Carnival of Souls
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 12:21 pm | The Edge FM
Wednesday 9 - Sunday 13 October, Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre Carnival of Souls Friday 11 and Saturday 12, 6.30pm Dementia 13 Wednesday 9, 6.30pm, Thursday 10, 7.30pm, Friday 11 and Saturday 12, 8.30pm, Sunday 13 October 3pm More >>
Coastguard Boating Education wins Sealord WSNZ Award
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 12:17 pm | Coastguard
Coastguard Boating Education’s Safe Boating Programme won the Prevention Award at the International Water Safety and Aquatic Education Conference held in Queenstown in October of this year. More >>
TAB releases odds on All Whites’ World Cup qualifying campa
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 11:54 am | TAB
As the All Whites embark on a quick visit to the USA in final preparation for their away/home World Cup play-off eliminator, the TAB has released odds on who their opponents will be, and whether the All Whites will go on to qualify for Brazil 2014. More >>
Queens of the Stone Age & Nine Inch Nails Announce Tour
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 10:45 am | Frontier Touring Company
Queens of the Stone Age & Nine Inch Nails Announce Double Headline Tour with Special Guest Brody Dalle The Frontier Touring Company are thrilled to announce that two of the world’s most influential bands of the last decade, Nine Inch Nails and ... More >>
Katchafire / Kora Summer Tour
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:52 am | Much More Music
Katchafire / Kora Summer Tour Kiwi music lovers will be in for a rare treat this summer as KORA and KATCHAFIRE double their playing powers on a co-headlining tour, serving up a double-shot of Aotearoa’s finest roots, rock and reggae across the ... More >>
Kipling’s legacy touches New Zealand
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 9:40 am | Victoria University of Wellington
Writer Rudyard Kipling’s influence cuts across cultures and political persuasions, with shades of it even reaching New Zealand. More >>
‘Pimp Your Property’ New Zealand
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 6:51 pm | First National
Two lucky Kiwi families can win a Dulux paint package and in-person consultation with TV and radio interior designer Hamish Dodd More >>
SBW changes TAB odds on league
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 6:48 pm | TAB
SBW changes TAB odds on league while possible future boxing foe Parker a huge favourite against the “King” More >>
The Thing From The Place
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 5:13 pm | Celery Productions
We’re so excited about The Thing From The Place, a brand new school holiday children’s show we have helped create with the Barnie, Trygve and Johnny at Theatre Beating. More >>
November Top 3: Fish Hooks, Jessie, Lab Rats
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:32 pm | The Disney Channel
Season 3 of this series set world of adventure - a giant fish tank neighborhood, located in the centre of Bud's Pet Shop. The comedic stories catch up with the three BFFs (best fish friends) as they experience the typical challenges and triumphs, ... More >>
Young Kiwi ready for 300kmh-plus at Bathurst
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:26 pm | BNT V8 SuperTourers
SPEEDS over 300kmh could force a rethink for V8 Supercar drivers and teams at Bathurst this weekend, new Kiwi star Scott McLaughlin says. More >>
Arts transforms city
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:25 pm | Nelson City Council
An excited buzz is building in the city with various venues transforming in anticipation of Friday’s Nelson Arts Festival launch. More >>
Hollie Smith Announces One Special Auckland Show
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:25 pm | Blackout Music Management
Soulful songstress Hollie Smith invites you to join her and her new band of brothers for a very special evening, where you will be treated to a sneak preview of her brand new material and of course, revisiting all the songs you know and love. More >>
One Direction arrival and departure
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:23 pm | Auckland International Airport
Simon Lambourne, Auckland Airport’s Corporate Affairs Manager, says “Auckland Airport would like to advise fans that 1D will not be making a public appearance when arriving and departing the airport, and we discourage the fans from coming to ... More >>
Morrell confirms return to Kiwi shearing team
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:19 pm | Shearing Sports New Zealand
Finewool shearing legend Dion Morrell has confirmed he will accept a place in the New Zealand shearing team for this summer’s Transtasman tests after a surprise but emotional comeback for second place at the New Zealand Merino championships. More >>
Judd narrowly misses out on NZ Rally Championship title
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:17 pm | Jeff Judd Rallysport
Christchurch rally driver, Jeff Judd, has narrowly missed out on winning the New Zealand Rally Championship (NZRC) historic class title by only two points after a consistent drive all season. More >>
NZ Secondary Schools Netball Championships - Day One Wrap
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:12 pm | Netball New Zealand
Netball enthusiasts have been treated to a day of high level competition at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Netball Championships with all 16 teams completing two matches on the opening day in Auckland. More >>
New Kittentank release: Spooky House EP
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:11 pm | Franko Eggleton
We’re just writing to let you know about the brand new Kittentank EP Spooky House that's just been released. Attached is the single “Spooky House” for your perusal. It is the first Kittentank track written by bassist Ann-Marie Keating. More >>
East Coast Vibes Returns with International Headliner
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 4:09 pm | East Coast Vibes
East Coast Vibes returns for the 2nd year and promises to bring more good vibes to Gisborne over Waitangi weekend 2014. Event director Rob Coe-Tipene promises to deliver a music festival that’s fast gaining traction as a must do event on the Coast. More >>
Halliday Heads Into Most Exciting Time of Season - Bathurst!
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 3:47 pm | Matthew Halliday Racing
Los Angeles based New Zealand racing driver Matt Halliday is heading into what he describes as the most exciting part of each motor racing year. He has just arrived in New South Wales for the annual Super Cheap Auto Bathurst 1000 to be held at the ... More >>
Cunningham looks at what might have been
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 3:39 pm | RCK Contractors Rally Team
Clint Cunningham has come away from the final round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship, the Trusthouse Racetech Rally Wairarapa, thinking about what might have been after a tough season finished with a strong result. More >>
Sonny Bill Williams Added to Kiwis Squad
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 3:28 pm | NZRL
Sonny Bill Williams has been added to the Kiwis squad for the Rugby League World Cup. Williams signalled yesterday to the Kiwis coach Stephen Kearney that he had reconsidered his position of not being available for the tournament. Teams have the ... More >>
Solid Response to Wairoa District Celebration of Volunteers
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 3:26 pm | TrustPower
Locals have got behind their volunteers with 25 entries for 18 groups received for the TrustPower Wairoa Community Awards. The TrustPower Wairoa Community Awards, which recognise and reward voluntary groups for the outstanding contribution they make ... More >>
Help a Kiwi project transform waste into energy in Samoa
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 3:25 pm | BioEnceptionz
NZ-based organization BioEnceptionz are running a crowdfunding campaign to expand a successful biogas project in Piu Village, Samoa! These systems tackle two problems (the unaffordability of power and an infestation of an invasive vine) at once, turning ... More >>
Special race for Nicki and Halena
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 3:13 pm | Harcourts
For mother and daughter Nicki and Halena Berkett completing the first 2km of the Nelson to Christchurch leg of the ANZA Challenge together will be a very special achievement. More >>
Audio Foundation Residency program - call for proposals
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 3:07 pm | Audio Foundation
The Audio Foundation is excited to announce that we are now accepting proposals for our newly established Audio Foundation Artist Residency program! The residency runs for a three week period in Feb 2014. All proposals are welcome and will be considered. More >>
Volunteers wanted for NZ Open golf tournament in Queenstown
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Open
Keen golf enthusiasts and those who want to be a part of the action are encouraged to put their hands up as volunteers for the 2014 New Zealand Open. The NZ Open tournament, a tier one event on the PGA Tour of Australasia, will be held from February 27 to ... More >>
2013 Creative New Zealand cultural exchange with Tonga
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 2:38 pm | Creative New Zealand
Six Tongan artists will visit New Zealand this month as part of a cultural exchange to share their knowledge of heritage arts and celebrate the close ties between the people of Tonga and New Zealand. More >>
Kiwi kids to don beaks for inaugural Save Kiwi Week
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 1:49 pm | Rainbow Springs
More than a thousand children dressed as kiwi will head to Rotorua's Rainbow Springs next Tuesday (October 15) to help raise funds for New Zealand's inaugural Save Kiwi Week. More >>
Steinbenders ready to take Oktoberfest title
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 1:35 pm | Wellington City Council
Wellington’s Steinbenders are fully practiced and prepared to defend the Capital’s honour against top oompah bands from around the country at the Oktoberfest Bavarian Showdown on Wellington’s waterfront this weekend (11 and 12 October). More >>
Let the tour begin: Beyondsemble national tour 1-30 November
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 1:32 pm | Arts on Tour New Zealand
An insatiable love of making music – and audiences’ love of Beyondsemble - has led to another national tour for these masterly musicians. On the road from 1 November, Craig Denham, Jon Sanders, John Ellis and newcomer Darryn Sigley will play Beyondsemble’s ... More >>
A Whale of a Time - Charity Fundraiser
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:35 pm | Project Jonah
As the saying goes, ‘life begins at 40’, and for whale rescue charity Project Jonah, let’s hope that saying rings true. This November marks the start of Project Jonah’s 40th year. In that time, the group has saved the lives of hundreds of whales, ... More >>
20 years of Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park!
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 12:17 pm | Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park
Stan WalkerCoca-Cola Christmas in the Park is delighted to announce that top recording star Stan Walker will be the headline act at the twentieth anniversary performance of the popular Christmas musical extravaganza. More >>
National Honey Week is Born
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 10:51 am | Airborne Honey
National Honey Week will take place for the first time this year from 25 November – 2 December to raise awareness and support of New Zealand’s sweetest natural resource and to encourage more Kiwis to include it in their diets. Led by Airborne ... More >>
NZ chosen as filming destination for Travel Channel series
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 10:17 am | Mango Communications
Scripps Networks International today announced that Travel Channel, the world’s leading international travel broadcaster, has commissioned a new 10 x 60’ series RV Rampage , to be set in the breath-taking landscapes, bustling cities and rugged ... More >>
A Fari of the Art: Inaugural ‘Creative Directions’ Art Fair
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 5:22 pm | Mairangi Arts Centre
Over forty local and national artists will be showcasing their talents at the inaugural ‘Creative Directions’ Art Fair at the Mairangi Arts Centre from Friday 15 to Sunday 17 November 2013. This Art Fair is a major event for the Arts Centre and offers ... More >>
The White Ships – peaceful sailing in the First World War
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 5:13 pm | Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Red Bull Sound Select Announces the First Series of Gigs
Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 4:23 pm | Red Bull
To celebrate the recent New Zealand launch of Red Bull Sound Select; Wellington, a city with a strong history of emerging talent, has been chosen as the host city for the first of the live gig series. More >>
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