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Verb Wellington
Wednesday, November 6 - Sunday, November 10, 2019
Cuba Street
Wellington's literary pub crawl has diversified into a four-day program, overfull with international guests and Aotearoa's own literary monarchs.
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Pop-Up Globe NZ Tour
Wednesday, July 31 - Sunday, August 4, 2019
Wellington Opera House, Wellington
The folks behind Auckland's full-scale replica Globe theatre are hitting the road.
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Fat Freddy's Drop 'Trickle Down' Tour
Monday, January 21, 2019
Days Bay Pavilion, Lower Hutt
The barbecue reggae group is back for a summer roady.
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News
Seven Must-Read Books for Summer
Including a controversial memoir, this year's Man Booker winner and the latest effort from the author behind 'Call Me By Your Name'.
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Meet the Queenstown Company Offering Personalised Wine Tours
Spend an unhurried period at three vineyards and visit New Zealand's largest wine cave.
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Courtney Barnett
Thursday, August 30, 2018
The Opera House Wellington, Te Aro
One of the most distinctive artists to emerge from Australia in decades.
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The NZSO and The Phoenix Foundation Celebrate
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Michael Fowler Centre, Te Aro
Indie rock band meets symphony orchestra.
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Five Must-See Films at the New Zealand International Film Festival 2018
Including a lesbian romance set in Nairobi, a Korean masterpiece and winner of the prestigious Palme d'Or.
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Don Juan
Thursday, June 6 - Saturday, June 8, 2019
Scotty and Mal's Cocktail and Lounge Bar, Wellington
Wellington's A Slightly Isolated Dog returns with its critically acclaimed adaptation of the Molière classic.
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Chris Parker: Camp Binch
Tuesday, June 19 - Saturday, June 23, 2018
Bats Theatre, Te Aro
Direct from an award-winning season at the NZ International Comedy Festival, this show promises 'blokes, brews and banter'.
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Eight Homegrown Films Have Been Announced for NZIFF
Including five world premieres and the return of live cinema with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.
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Concrete Playground's Picks for The Documentary Edge International Film Festival 2018
Screening 74 docos from across the globe, this year's Doc Edge has something for everybody.
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African Film Festival 2018
Wednesday, May 9 - Sunday, May 13, 2018
Embassy Theatre, Mt Victoria
Ten films showcasing the continent’s many cultures, languages and geographies.
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