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    Irvine Welsh, Grace Tame and Tim Winton Headline Brisbane Writers Festival's Packed 2023 Lineup

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    Warhol, Live Music and Poolside Lounging: The Ultimate Guide to an Arty Weekend on the Gold Coast

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    Parrtjima — A Festival in Light Has Revealed the Full Lineup That'll Dazzle Alice Springs This Autumn

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    Ten Standout Maori-Owned Eateries in Tamaki Makaurau to Try During Te Matatini Festival 2023

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    The Best Things to Do in Auckland This Week

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    The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Weekend

    Stroll through Zealandia at sunset, then check out the adorable origami sculptures outside Te Papa.

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    The Best Things to Do in Auckland This Weekend

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    The Auckland Lantern Festival Has Been Cancelled (Again) Amid Weather Warnings Across the City

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    Wild Dance Theatre Performance 'A Divine Comedy' Is Dark Mofo's First Must-See Show for 2023

    “This is the most incredibly wild theatre performance that we have presented in the history of Dark Mofo... We can safely say the audience will be anything but bored.”

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    Auckland's Much-Loved Lantern Festival Is Finally Returning Next Month

    After three years of cancellations, New Zealand's biggest cultural event is back — in a brand new location.

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