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    Auckland Museum Is Now Home to an Immersive Antarctica Experience

    Get up close and personal with the frozen continent in this new virtual reality adventure.

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    Auckland Art Gallery Is Hosting Five Major International Exhibitions in 2020

    It will be the first year the Gallery has shown five major international exhibitions in just 12 months. 

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    Classic Blue Is Pantone's "Dependable and Stable" 2020 Colour of the Year

    It's been a testing year. Will this shade help us through 2020?

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    A Major Exhibition of Ancient Greek Treasures Is Coming to Auckland

    'Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes' arrives from the British Museum's world-renowned collection.

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    New Zealand Festival of the Arts Has Unveiled a Diverse Lineup for 2020

    The 18th edition of the arts and culture festival will take place from 21 February to 15 March.

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    Auckland Arts Festival Has Unveiled a Diverse Lineup for 2020

    The 12th edition of the arts and culture festival will take place from 11-29 March.

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    Banksy Has Opened an Online Art and Homewares Store

    Customers can apply to purchase one authentic Banksy item each — after answering the question "does art matter?".

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    Uluru's Incredible 'Field of Light' Installation Has Been Extended Indefinitely

    A huge success since it first launched in 2016, Bruce Munro’s immersive installation will keep lighting up the Red Centre.

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    The Pop-Up Globe Has Announced Its Final Auckland Season

    The 2019/2020 season will be the Pop-Up Globe's last appearance at Ellerslie Racecourse.

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    Must-See Art Exhibitions to Check Out in Wellington This Winter

    Take in some culture via Wellington's plethora of warm, dry art galleries.

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    Must-See Art Exhibitions to Check Out in Auckland This Winter

    Take in some culture via Auckland's plethora of warm, dry art galleries.

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    Japan's Luminous Digital-Only Art Gallery Is Now the World's Most Visited Single-Artist Museum

    In its first year of operation, it eclipsed the Van Gogh Museum in the Netherlands, and the Dali Museums and Picasso Museum in Spain.

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    This Eye-Popping Installation Turns Japanese Hot Springs Into a Vivid Interactive Art Playground

    It's the latest dazzling venture from teamLab, the folks behind Japan's vibrant digital art museum.

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    Artweek Auckland Has Dropped Its Jam-Packed 2019 Lineup

    Auckland's nine-day art celebration returns with drawing clubs, late-night events and food fit for a gallery.

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    Yayoi Kusama's Next Enchanting Exhibition Will Take Over a 250-Acre New York Garden

    It's the first-ever large-scale exploration of the acclaimed Japanese artist's love of the natural world — and you won't be able to see it anywhere else.

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    You Can Now Buy Perfumes Inspired by The Louvre's Famous Artworks

    If you've ever wanted to smell like the 'Venus de Milo', here's your chance.

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    A Huge Program Has Been Announced for Matariki Festival 2019

    Mark the arrival of Māori New Year with a massive street party, gourmet hāngi and an illuminated parade.

  • News

    A New Tech, Music, Film and Design Festival Is Coming to Wellington

    Held across five days, it will bring together some of the world’s most exciting innovators — from tech geeks to film gurus, aspiring musicians and serial entrepreneurs.

  • News

    Auckland's Full-Scale Globe Theatre Has Announced Its First Winter Season

    A new roof has transformed the theatre into an all-weather venue.

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    Auckland's New Winter Festival Has Dropped Its 2019 Lineup

    Tune out winter with interactive light shows, culinary events and cultural performances.

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    Airbnb Is Giving Away an Insane Sleepover Inside the Actual Louvre

    You'll also get to have a cocktail with the 'Mona Lisa' and enjoy a feast next to 'Venus de Milo'.

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    You Can Play 'Snake' in Your Google Maps App Right Now

    Instead of an 8-bit snake, it's a train — and you pick up passengers, landmarks and local dishes for points.

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    The Best Things to See and Do at CubaDupa 2019

    Wellington's huge two-day culture festival is back for its fifth year.

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    Ten Must-See Events at Auckland Arts Festival 2019

    Auckland Arts Festival launches into its 11th year with multidimensional dance, critically acclaimed dream pop and a free sing-along waiata.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Walk Along a Digital Waterfall In This Immersive Shanghai Installation

    It's the latest work from teamLab, the folks behind Tokyo's huge digital art museum.

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    Ten Shows, Installations and Parties to Get Amongst at NZ Fringe Festival 2019

    Wellington's favourite independent open-access arts festival is back for another year.

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    A New Multimillion-Dollar Nature Zone Is Opening at Te Papa

    At the heart of the new space will be a 700-year-old moa egg.

  • Guide

    Ten Shows, Installations and Parties to Get Amongst at Auckland Fringe Festival 2019

    Auckland's favourite independent open-access arts festival is back for another year.

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    A Huge Nelson Mandela Exhibition Is Coming to New Zealand

    Auckland will be the second stop on the exhibition's 20-city world tour.

  • News

    Ten Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Wellington

    From dragon parades and terracotta sculptures to lantern festivals and yum cha, here's how to celebrate the Year of the Pig in the capital.

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    This New Art Installation Is Playing Toto's 'Africa' Non-Stop in the African Desert

    It's set up to play all day, every day "for all eternity".

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    Banksy's Shredded 'Girl with Balloon' Painting Is Going on Display to the Public

    Now retitled 'Love is in the Bin', it'll be on show for free for four weeks in Germany.

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    Auckland Pride Festival Returns for 2019 with a Colourful Lineup

    The two-week festival is loaded with over 80 events, showcasing music, theatre, visual arts, drag, comedy, literature, open days and parties. 

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    A Look Inside Wes Anderson's First Curated Art Exhibition

    Along with partner Juman Malouf, the 'Isle of Dogs' director is overseeing an art exhibition for Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum.

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    Russian Activist Collective Pussy Riot Leads the Lineup for Wellington Fringe Festival 2019

    The group's 'Riot Days' is just one of the 137 shows taking place next March.

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    Russian Activist Collective Pussy Riot Leads the Lineup for Auckland Fringe Festival 2019

    The group's 'Riot Days' is just one of the 91 shows taking place next February and March.

  • News

    New Zealand Festival Has Announced a Major Revamp for 2020

    Including changes to the festival programming, a residency program and a new annual immersive event.

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    Seven Dazzling Things You Can Do at Japan's Dreamlike Borderless Digital Art Museum

    A visit to this kaleidoscopic playground is worthy of a trip to Japan in itself.

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    One of Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Rooms Has Taken Up Permanent Residence in Australia

    The pumpkin-filled installation is now on display at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.

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    The Royal New Zealand Ballet Announces Sensational 2019 Season

    Featuring a new series of world premieres, Swan Lake for the 21st century and a classic fairytale.

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    Japan's Latest Dazzling Interactive Art Exhibition Is Taking Over a 400-Year-Old Castle

    From the folks behind Tokyo's new digital art museum, it'll feature a field of glowing oval balls that change colour when they're pushed, as well as floral animals roaming the castle's walls.

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