New-zealand Culture News

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Budburst Festival is Bringing Natural Wine to your Attention

Exploring the principles behind Wellington's coolest little natural food and wine festival.

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Sir David Attenborough is Coming to New Zealand

Arguably the most famous voice in the world will be talking in New Zealand in early 2017.

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A Massive LEGO Christmas Tree is Coming to Auckland

The tree will stand over 10 metres tall and weigh 3.5 tonnes.

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Golding's Free Dive is Throwing a Big Dia de los Muertos Party

A little pre-siesta fiesta to observe Day of the Dead and Garage Project's new drop.

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Guide
Against the Grain

Follow the journey of Auckland's fearless creatives doing things on their own terms.

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Hark! The Pop-up Globe is Returning to Auckland

The Bard's Yard is back.

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VICE's Dedicated TV Channel Has An Official Launch Date

And it's transmitting 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

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An Intercontinental Lineup Has Been Announced For WOMAD

For fans of ska-punk, laidback bossa nova, New Orleans brass, dubstep and everything in between.

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A Fancy New Film Studio is Opening in Henderson Valley

Complete with state-of-the-art facilities, an inflatable obstacle course, water slide, crochet play net and five-star restaurant.

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Some Kiwi Creatives Have Launched a Pro-Voting Campaign on Behalf of The World

A timely reminder the world is watching.

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An Adorable Dachshund Race is Taking Place in Auckland

And registrations are still open.

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Concrete Playground Meets Electric Wire Hustle

Defying genres and reaching for a higher state of being.

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The New Zealand Music Foundation Has Launched a Much-Needed Wellbeing Service

Bravo.

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Guide
Your Guide to Wellington's Freshest Exhibitions in October

October sees a flood of students dotting Wellington with new exhibitions.

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20 Things to do in Auckland This October for Under $20

Pull out the calendar and pencil in some seriously awesome ways to enjoy our beautiful Tāmaki Makaurau.

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Iconic Music Venue The Kings Arms Tavern is Up For Sale

What the industry would call a 'bum note'.

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The Eight Best Nuggets of Wisdom From Festival for the Future 2016

Baby steps to a desirable future for all.

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The First Artist Lineup Has Been Announced For Splore 2017

If beachside dancing and mid-ocean listening weren't already enough.

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Auckland's Getting a Korean Festival

Celebrating the best food, music, art and film from the far east nation.

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Auckland Live Reveals Its 2016 International Cabaret Season

The more fabulous sibling of boring old theatre comes alive.

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Concrete Playground Meets The Offensive Nipple Show

Watercooler vaginas, why being naked is empowering and what's next for the raucous physical comedy.

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Wynyard Quarter is Celebrating Its Fifth Birthday With a Day-Long Blowout

The loveable community space is all grown up.

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The Five Best Dates in Auckland This August

Take a friend, take your S/O, take that person with who you have a thing but you're not putting any labels on it.

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Win a Double Pass to Semi Permanent 2016

The annual inspiration feeding frenzy for creatives.

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The Program Has Been Announced for LATE at the Museum 2016

On the pulse of current and forthcoming local issues.

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A Couple's Guide to Visiting Queenstown and Wanaka

Sometimes you just need a little escape.

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Thousands of Nude People Paint Themselves Blue for Spencer Tunick's Latest Installation

Over 3000 punters "blue" themselves in the name of art.

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Serial's Adnan Syed Has Been Granted a New Trial

Massive news.

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Concrete Playground is Looking for an Intern

Concrete Playground is looking for an intern to join our team for a fixed three-month stint, starting immediately.

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This New Service Texts Your Friends Game of Thrones Spoilers After Each Episode Airs

The ultimate jerk move.

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Ten Best Things to See and Do at Matariki Festival 2016

Wā ki te whakanui!

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Brilliant Things To Do In Auckland This Queen's Birthday Weekend

18 ways to celebrate the long weekend and the sovereign state.

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A Ten-Level Wine Museum Just Opened in France

Complete with tasting excursions via boat.

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Auckland Museum Announce Their First Major Exhibition Dedicated to New Zealand Music

From the Dunedin Sound to barbecue reggae.

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Breakbread Aims to Facilitate Cultural Understanding Through Food and Conversation

Small victories in cultural togetherness.

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Your Guide to the Doc Edge Film Festival 2016

Tales of ordinary people rising up in the face of their conditions.

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Concrete Playground's Picks for the Auckland Writers Festival 2016

Five days of conversation, storytelling and sharing of ideas.

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View Photos of Tiger Beer presents Streets of Singapore at Little Easy

The bustling streets of Singapore were brought to Ponsonby's favourite rooftop bar.

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The Arts Sector Are Approaching a Funding Crisis, Retaliate With Anti-Bingo Night

Suitably-titled The Arts is Not a Lottery Bingo Night.

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Brilliant Things to Do Over the Anzac Long Weekend in Auckland

From commemorative services to a legion of 100+ funny people, here's what we think you should put on your Anzac long weekend schedule.

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SBS Announces First Ever Asia-Pacific Eurovision Song Contest

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