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    Ten Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Wellington

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    Elton John Is Bringing His Huge Farewell Tour Down Under

    He'll play his last-ever Australian and New Zealand shows across late 2019 and early 2020.

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    Silo Park Has Announced the Second Half of Its Summer Entertainment Lineup

    Season eight will finish with a jam-packed schedule of films, markets and events under the stars.

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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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    This New Multi-City Music Festival Will Celebrate Female Artists

    More than 20 artists will assemble to mark International Women's Day.

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    Ten Gigs to See in Auckland This December

    It's the perfect season for gig hopping.

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    A Huge Lineup Has Been Announced for Auckland Council's Open-Air Entertainment Series

    The 2019 edition will see 24 gigs and 26 films play out under the stars of Tamaki Makaurau.

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    New Zealand's Floating Music Festival Is Returning to Lake Tikitapu for 2019

    It comes hand in hand with a tense battle of the manus.

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    Silo Park Drops Its Huge 2018-19 Summer Program

    Heading into its eighth season with a jam-packed schedule of films, markets and events under the stars.

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    Auckland Arts Festival Has Unveiled a Diverse Lineup for 2019

    The eleventh edition of the arts and culture festival will take place from 7-24 March.

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    Auckland Arts Festival Has Announced Its Music Lineup for 2019

    For its eleventh year the cultural festival will host emo rock, dream pop and progressive electronica.

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    Five Ways to Get Some Culture in Auckland After Work

    There's no need for your midweek nights to be unremarkable.

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    Five Ways to Get Some Culture in Wellington After Work

    Jazz up your evenings once you clock off from work.

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    Seven Gigs to See in Wellington This November

    There's a gig for everyone this November.

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    Eight Gigs to See in Auckland This November

    There's a gig for everyone this November.

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    Rhythm and Vines Drops Its Second Artist Lineup for 2018

    The festival returns for its 16th year this December.

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    Nick Cave Is Bringing His Intimate Solo Show to New Zealand

    This new show will see the Aussie music legend blend candid conversation, storytelling and piano solos.

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    An Amy Winehouse Hologram Is Set to Tour Worldwide in 2019

    It'll feature a holographic version of the late songstress crooning her hits, accompanied by a live band and on-stage singers.

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    A Guide to Live Music Venues in Auckland

    Whether you're after a refined evening of chamber music, looking to become part of the show or hide away in a cosy corner, Auckland has you covered when it comes to sampling live music.

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    Nicki Minaj to Headline New One-Night, One-Stage Festival

    Australia's clash-free festival is jumping the ditch next January.

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    Courtney Barnett and Gang of Youths Headline Laneway Festival's Huge 2019 Lineup

    This year, the lineup is filled with some big Aussie names.

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    The First Artist Lineup Has Been Announced for Splore 2019

    The shoreside festival returns to Tapapakanga Regional Park next February.

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    The Five Best New Zealand Songs From the Past Year Have Been Announced

    Including a pop earworm, a breakup ballad and peppy psychedelic funk.

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    Wu-Tang Clan Is Coming to New Zealand

    All nine members will play the acclaimed 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)' album in full for the first time in New Zealand.

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    Takapuna's Food, Wine and Music Festival Will Return in 2019

    Jump the harbour next February for this celebration of local food, drink and tunes.

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    Waterfront Music Festival Wondergarden Returns for 2018

    The inner city festival is back for its third run.

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    A Huge Touring Spice Girls Exhibition Is Currently Spicing Up the UK

    It features more than 7000 items, including the Spice Bus from 'Spice World'.

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    The First Artist Lineup Has Been Announced for Northern Bass 2018

    The bass-heavy festival will return for its eighth year this December.

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    Flight of the Conchords Are Making a Return to TV Screens

    The duo's one-off live special will air in the US in October.

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    Street-Wide Music Festival The Others Way Is Back for 2018

    The festival known for championing local independent music is back for its fourth year.

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    Kendrick Lamar's DAMN. Pop-Up Shop Is Coming to Auckland

    The pop-up will be selling limited-edition 'DAMN.' merch — and Lamar himself may also make surprise appearances.

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    The 20 Best New Zealand Songs From the Past Year Have Been Announced

    Including a pop earworm, a breakup ballad and peppy psychedelic funk.

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    The First Lineup Has Been Announced for Bay Dreams 2019

    Carry your NYE shenanigans into 2019 with London electronica, New Orleans rap and reggae fusion.

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    International Filmmakers Announced to Speak at NZIFF 2018

    Featuring an Academy Award nominated filmmaker, the makers of a 'counter-narrative to Australian mythology' and a documentary maker exploring the relationship between roller-skating rinks, hip hop culture and property developers.

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    A New Music Festival Will Land in Auckland This September

    Electronica meets hip hop at this new festival.

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