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Event
Queen of the Whole Universe
Sat, 21 Jul, 2012
Aotea Centre
This is your last chance to be involved in New Zealand's most successful LGBTT theatrical event; the incredible, glitzy, glamorous and above all else, very queer beauty pageant.
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Event
KAHA: Atamira Dance Company
Thu, 21 Jun - Sat, 23 Jun 2012
Q Theatre - Rangatira, Auckland
From haka to break dancing, Atamira Dance Company's latest work KAHA is a dynamic and powerful collection of contemporary work.
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Oratia Farmers’ Market
Sat, 30 Nov 2013 - Sat, 29 Nov 2014
Oratia Markets, Oratia
If you are planning on heading west for the day, this is the perfect place to pick up some picnic nibbles
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Avondale Markets
Sun, 1 Dec 2013 - Sun, 27 Jul 2014
Avondale Racecourse, Avondale
If it’s grown in the ground or on a tree and you can eat it, you’ll find it at Avondale market.
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Event
La Cigale French Farmers’ Market
Sat, 30 Nov 2013 - Sun, 27 Jul 2014
La Cigale French Markets, Parnell
Variety, quality, authenticity, flavour and freshness – this market ticks all the boxes.
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Rock The Ballet
Tue, 12 Jun - Sun, 17 Jun 2012
Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland
Rasta Thomas’ Rock the Ballet it's fair to say is no ordinary ballet. It's a fusion of classic ballet technique blended with musical theatre, hip hop, tap, contemporary dance, gymnastics and more.
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Landscape Exhibition by Contemporary Photography Foundation
Fri, 15 Jun - Sun, 17 Jun 2012
Kinder House, Parnell
Step back and marvel at the magnificent images showcasing New Zealand in this breathtaking landscape exhibition.
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Zirka Circus
Thu, 14 Jun - Sun, 24 Jun 2012
Bruce Pulman Park, Papakura
Zirka Circus is back for it's second tour of New Zealand and their new show Out Of This World is even bigger and better than the last.
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News
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Event
Alex Webb (Magnum): Crossings
Sat, 2 Jun - Sun, 24 Jun 2012
Aotea Gallery, Auckland
Crossings provide a realistic insight into an area that has become a romanticised borderland in pop culture and a cause celebre for conservative immigration and race politics in the US.
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Bounty Bars and Coconut Roughs
Tue, 5 Jun - Sun, 24 Jun 2012
Reef Gallery, Auckland
This year marks 50 years of Samoan Independence. Four young Samoan photographers are making names for themselves and showing how Samoan and Pacific identities are re-invented across the generations.
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Some Explicit Polaroids
Thu, 14 Jun - Sat, 23 Jun 2012
Basement, Auckland
Some Explicit Polaroids is Mark Ravenhill’s most accomplished play, populated with the familiar gallery of criminals, junkies, sex-workers and psychotics who are Ravenhill's heroes.
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Richard Killeen: Interiors
Wed, 6 Jun - Sat, 30 Jun 2012
Ivan Anthony Gallery, Auckland
Interiors, the latest show by well-known Auckland artist Richard Killeen continues his preoccupation with the possibilities of the ‘cut-out’ format.
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A Shortcut to Happiness
Thu, 7 Jun - Sat, 30 Jun 2012
SkyCity Theatre, Auckland
Packed with Roger Hall's trademarks of acute observation and bucket-loads of humour, A Shortcut To Happiness is about discovering the ways of a new country, accepting differences and finding love.
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Romeo & Juliet / Titus
Fri, 1 Jun - Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Unitec Theatre, Mt Albert
It's not everyday you get the chance to experience the murderous and bloody Titus one night and the sad romance of Romeo and Juliet the next.
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Auckland Festival of Photography 2012: Sam Harris
Sun, 3 Jun, 2012
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, Auckland
Here is a rare opportunity to hear from self-taught photographer Sam Harris whose work has featured in Esquire, Dazed and Confused and GQ among many others.
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The Crucible
Tue, 29 May - Sat, 2 Jun 2012
Maidment Theatre, Albert Park
The University of Auckland’s drama club mark their triumphant return with Arthur Miller’s classic play, The Crucible; a portrait of one man’s struggle to find truth in the surrounding chaos.
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Standstill
Wed, 30 May - Sat, 9 Jun 2012
Q Theatre - Loft, Auckland
There’s a lot to like about this play. Standstill is a smart, funny and cynical take on the modern belief that enough is never enough.