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New Zealand Film Commission Announces New Head Of Funding
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Film Commission - NZFC
Ainsley Gardiner (Photo/Supplied) NZFC has today announced the appointment of Ainsley Gardiner (MNZM) to the role of Head of Funding. Ainsley is of Ngāti Awa, Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Ngāti Pikiao and Te Whakatōhea tribal descent. Ainsley is a seasoned producer and ... More >>
Mystics And Stars Men To Trial In-game Innovations
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 4:18 pm | ANZ Premiership
The three-match series between the Mystics Men and Stars Men, which starts at Pulman Arena in Auckland this Saturday, will be an opportunity for innovation and experiments in three new areas with a view to inform future decisions for the 2025 ANZ Premiership. More >>
NZ On Air Announces Funding For Uniquely Pasifika Stories
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 3:35 pm | NZ On Air
Six projects have been announced as the successful recipients of funding in the first-ever Aotearoa New Zealand Pacific Regional Media Fund that will create content for audiences across the Pacific and Aotearoa. More >>
Pulse Shooter Primed For Challenging Road Ahead
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 3:08 pm | ANZ Premiership
Sitting at the top of the table and having confirmed their spot for the Finals Series after their latest win, the Pulse meet fellow contenders the Magic, Mystics and Tactix in their remaining three games. More >>
Find Your Happy Place As Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Turns Up The Heat On Winter Celebrations
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 2:54 pm | Tataki Auckland Unlimited
rom international rugby matches to a renowned wine festival and some of the world’s best music, there’s a feast of events and activities happening to celebrate all the good things Auckland has to offer. More >>
What Do Real New Zealand Chefs Think Of The Bear Season Three?
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 1:40 pm | RNZ
Chicago's most dysfunctional kitchen has returned to screens - and upped the stakes. Can Kiwi chefs relate to the life it depicts? More >>
Sophie Roberts To Step Down As Silo Theatre's Artistic Director
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 1:29 pm | Elephant Publicity
After eleven incredible years, Sophie Roberts will step down as Silo Theatre’s Artistic Director in June 2025. Since 2014, Sophie has shaped Silo through her artistry, leadership and vision; her impact will reverberate through the company, and the artists ... More >>
1.5 Degrees A Global Warning – On Whakaata Māori
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 1:21 pm | Whakaata Maori
Ka pū te ruha, ka hao te rangatahi. When the old net is cast aside, the new net goes fishing. From atmospheric science research to jumping in front of a research ship to protest deep sea mining, a group of diverse, passionate and very inspirational ... More >>
Auckland Zinefest To Celebrate 15 Year Anniversary
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 10:51 am | Auckland Zinefest
The annual small press festival, Auckland Zinefest, welcomes over 5000 visitors of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy DIY publications called zines. The festival kicks off with its biggest event, the Auckland Zinefest Market Weekend at Auckland Art ... More >>
NZ's Mousey Returns With New Single ‘Dog Park'
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 10:06 am | The Label
Now, once dubbed by Radio New Zealand as “one of the brighter young talents on the New Zealand music scene”, this APRA Silver Scroll nominee returns with her first utterance since My Friends with her new single, 'Dog Park,' showcases Mousey's ... More >>
Lulu Sun's Fairytale Run At Wimbledon Continues
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 9:33 am | Tennis NZ
Lulu Sun has won her second-round match in the ladies singles, defeating Yuliia Starodubtseva 4-6 6-3 6-2 in a battle that lasted two hours, 13 minutes. More >>
New Zealand Women’s Football Team Announced For Paris 2024
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 8:48 am | New Zealand Olympic Committee
The 18 players who will represent Aotearoa New Zealand in the women’s football tournament at Paris 2024 have been formally selected to the New Zealand Team this morning. More >>
Apra Silver Scroll And Maioha Award Shortlist Announced
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 7:43 am | APRA - AMCOS
APRA AMCOS NZ announce the Top 20 songs nominated for the 2024 APRA Silver Scroll Award | Kaitito Kaiaka and the Top 5 waiata nominated for the APRA Maioha Award | Tohu Maioha. More >>
Dom Sensitive (Wireheads) 'R&D' Out Now | Launch Show This Saturday July 6 At Thornbury Bowls W/ Supports Announced
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 7:23 am | Dinosaur City Records
To celebrate the launch of his new single, Dom Sensitive will play a live show at Thornbury Bowls Club next Saturday, July 6 with support from ZIPPER, SOLDER and Babyccino. More >>
Chae: Korean Slow Food For A Better Life by Jung Eun Chae
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 7:59 pm | Hardie Grant Books
Chae is more than a cookbook – it’s an essential guide to slow Korean food and fermentation from breakout culinary star Jung Eun Chae. More >>
WORD Christchurch Festival 2024 Programme: A Dazzling Array Of Words & Performance Takeover Ōtautahi Christchurch In Aug
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 7:41 pm | WORD Christchurch Writers and Readers Festival
The festival, which offers a heady mix of more than 70 free and ticketed events, is thoughtfully curated to appeal to all ages, for all readers, performance and music lovers, and for anyone with a curious mind and a sense of fun. More >>
NZSC Super 8 Rugby Top Of Table Clash – Live On Māori Active
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 5:49 pm | Whakaata Maori
The two unbeaten sides in the NZSC Super 8 Rugby Competition, Hamilton Boys’ High School and Tauranga Boys’ College will meet tomorrow in a top of the table clash in Hamilton. More >>
Rarotonga Turtle Tours Gain Popularity Among Families This School Holiday
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 5:24 pm | Snorkel Cook Islands
Among the most popular activities attracting families to this picturesque island is the turtle tours operated by Snorkel Cook Islands. More >>
From Hawai’i To Aotearoa — New Kids’ Book Sings The Praises Of Pacific Toes In English And Samoan
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 4:00 pm | Oratia Books
This colourfully illustrated book takes young readers on a journey around the South Pacific — no shoes needed! More >>
Interactive Auckland Sculpture Invites People To Learn Waiata, Make Artwork 'Sing'
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 3:28 pm | RNZ
The sculpture, Waimahara, was first unveiled in an incomplete state in December as part of an $11 million facelift for the troubled Myers Park. More >>
Shannon Te Ao Presentation At The Gwangju Biennale Pavilion In September 2024
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 12:16 pm | The Dowse Art Museum
Shannon Te Ao Ia rā, ia rā (rere runga, rere raro) - Everyday (I fly high, I fly low), to be presented as the Aotearoa New Zealand contribution to the 15th Gwangju Biennale Pavilion (2024), by Te Tuhi, The Dowse Art Museum and Office for Contemporary ... More >>
Matariki Exhibition Tuku Iho Open To Public
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 11:23 am | Victoria University of Wellington
A Matariki exhibition entitled Tuku Iho is being held by Te Wāhanga Waihanga-Hoahoa—Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. More >>
Two Major Exhibitions And NPDC Venues Showcase Emerging, Established And International Artists
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 11:09 am | New Plymouth District Council
Art lovers are in for a treat with two new exhibitions opening at NPDC’s Puke Ariki at Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre on Saturday showcasing the work of international and local artists. More >>
ACKPOT! Premieres Globally On Prime Video August 15, 2024
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 11:08 am | Prime Video
JACKPOT! is an outrageous action-comedy about a ‘Grand Lottery’ with a catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. More >>
Pāpāmoa Hills Night Walk - An Enchanting Evening Under The Stars
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 10:57 am | Breast Cancer Support Service
Experience a magical 5km night walk under the starry skies up Pāpāmoa Hills to the Ger at Summerhill, in support of local people facing breast cancer. More >>
Lights, Camera, Action: Canterbury’s Screen Industry Gets Funding Green Light Through 2026
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 10:41 am | Christchurch NZ
Screen CanterburyNZ has secured additional funding from Christchurch City Council for the region’s Screen Production Grant to support the needs of domestic and international production partners. More >>
Exciting New Partnership: Yes Disability, I.Lead Joins The William Pike Challenge
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 10:29 am | YES Disability Resource Centre
Yes Disability Resource Centre, and their members of their programme I.Lead, are taking part in the William Pike Challenge for the first time this year, marking a significant milestone for I.Lead and the 15 young disabled members who will be taking ... More >>
New Evaluation Shows Successful Support Of Mātauranga Māori
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 10:06 am | Ministry for Culture and Heritage
"It's incredibly rewarding to see how the Mātauranga Māori Te Awe Kōtuku programme will have long-term benefits for Māori and New Zealand for years to come," says Joe Fowler. More >>
Match Fit Returns In Union VS League Battle
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 8:52 am | Warner Bros Discovery
The award-winning format Match Fit will return to ThreeNow and Three later this month in a mighty clash of the codes - Union vs. League. More >>
Paris 2024: Diver Lizzie Roussel To Compete In 3m Springboard In Paris
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 8:46 am | NZOC
Diver Lizzie Roussel has been named to the New Zealand Team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where she'll be cheered on her her biggest fan, 2-year-old daughter Athena Olympia Jean Roussel. More >>
Northern Bass Unveils The First Of Its 2024 Line-Up Featuring Hybrid Minds, BOU, SHY FX, Andy C And Montell2099
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 8:13 am | Northern Bass
(Photo/Supplied) Northern Bass, New Zealand’s premier electronic music festival, is excited to reveal the first wave of artists for the upcoming New Year. Held on a picturesque farm in rural Kaiwaka, just over an hour north of Auckland, the festival ... More >>
Routliffe, Sun Confirmed To Pair-Up For Paris Olympic Games Tennis
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 8:09 am | NZOC
Grand Slam winner Erin Routliffe and emerging star Lulu Sun have been named to represent New Zealand in doubles at the Paris Olympic Games. More >>
VNYLab Deepens The Connection Between Music Artists And Their Fans With Groundbreaking Digital Collaboration Environment
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 5:49 pm | Jim DeLorenzo
VNYLab, the emerging music platform designed to bring artists and their fans closer together, has deepened their technology “bench” with the addition of key tech and music industry experts, to integrate their recent acquisition of a major music ... More >>
Australia’s Own Supercross Superstars, Jett & Hunter Lawrence, Lead AUSX Open Reboot At Marvel Stadium
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 5:42 pm | AusX Open
Aussie Star Siblings Instrumental In Iconic Event Return And Are Set for a Heroic Homecoming; The Lawrence Brothers Return To Marvel Stadium for one night only in November More >>
Ripple Surpasses 2-tonne Milestone In Providing Essential Clothing To Children In Need
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 4:54 pm | Ripple
Ripple Movement, an innovative social enterprise, has surpassed a major milestone, processing over 2 tonnes of essential clothing for children in need since its inception in March 2023. More >>
A Showcase Of Global Storytelling: World Press Photo Exhibition Opens This Month
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 3:54 pm | Elephant Publicity
Fighting, Not Sinking (Photo credit: © Eddie Jim, The Age/Sydney Morning Herald) Rotary Club of Auckland presents World Press Photo Exhibition Saturday 20 July - Sunday 11 August, Auckland The acclaimed World Press Photo Exhibition , a stunning ... More >>
Doug Ellin Launches Brand New Podcast: "Is That Something You Might Be Interested In?"
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 3:16 pm | Xposed Media
With this new podcast, Doug plans to bring on special guests and talk about subjects that matter most to him: focusing on TV, Film, Food, Social issues and Pickleball, as well as behind-the-scenes stories of his time in Hollywood. More >>
HOYTS Extends $10* Ticket Offer: Sunday Morning Sessions Before Noon
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 12:45 pm | Hoyts Cinemas
After a successful month of Sunday morning movie sessions, HOYTS has decided to extend its $10* ticket offer, giving audiences a wallet-friendly price for a superior cinema experience. More >>
North Island Rally Series Fires Up With SBT Group Taranaki Tarmac Rally Underway On Sunday
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 12:41 pm | North Island Rally Series
The second round of the 2024 Generator Rental Services North Island Rally Series (NIRS) gets underway this Sunday (7 July) as the SBT Group Taranaki Tarmac Rally takes place based at the War Memorial Hall in the centre of Stratford. Phil Campbell ... More >>
Toitoi: The Home Of Comedy In Hawke's Bay
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 12:36 pm | Toitoi - Hawkes Bay Arts And Events Centre
Get your laughing gear limbered up – some of the top national and international names in comedy, cabaret and burlesque are heading to Toitoi - Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events this July for a week of fun and hilarity. Toitoi has established ... More >>
Two Hawke's Bay Companies Partner On Global Scale For Singapore Event In 2025
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 12:15 pm | GO Sports and Events
KOOGA and Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival Singapore 2025 Announce Official Apparel Partnership More >>
Over Two Hundred Hours Of Singing And 67,000 Visitor Nights - World Choir Games Opens Next Week
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 11:01 am | The World Choir Games
In just over a week, 250 choirs and groups made up of 11,000 singers from over 40 countries, spanning six continents, will gather in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, making history with the biggest choral music event the country has ever hosted. More >>
'Me Today' Welcomes Douyin Superstar Liu Yuan Yuan To Aotearoa
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 10:05 am | 818 Entertainment
With an online following of more than 25 million across Chinese social media, including 19 million followers on Douyin (the Chinese version of TikTok), Liu Yuan Yuan arrived in New Zealand on Monday. More >>
Dates Announced For The 2024 Taranaki Sustainable Backyards Trail: Celebrating 10 Years And Expanding!
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 9:09 am | Sustainable Taranaki
Taranaki, New Zealand – 23 June 2024 – The much-anticipated dates for the 2024 Taranaki Sustainable Backyards Trail are now set! Mark your calendars for 1 - 10 November 2024 to experience the inspiring and innovative sustainable practices showcased More >>
Auckland Theatre Company Presents 'Girls & Boys'
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 8:24 am | Auckland Theatre Company
After stunning audiences in London and New York, Auckland Theatre Company presents Girls & Boys by Dennis Kelly, with a devastatingly powerful solo performance from West End star turned ‘Kiwi’ Beatriz Romilly, and directed by Eleanor Bishop, ... More >>
Barcelona’s ‘Summer Of Sailing’ Presented At The Tinglados With The Display Of The Four Magnificent Event Trophies
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 7:58 am | America's Cup Media
As the final act of the America’s Cup Trophy Tour, Barcelona’s ‘Summer of Sailing’ was officially presented yesterday with all four trophies that make up the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup presented together for the very first time. More >>
Lulu Sun Beats World No. 8 Zheng Qinwen At Wimbledon
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 7:42 am | Tennis NZ
Lulu Sun has pulled off one of the most remarkable victories in decades for a New Zealand tennis player, stunning world No 8 Zheng Qinwen 4-6 6-2 6-4 in the first round at Wimbledon. More >>
Paris 2024: Experienced Eventers Named For Paris
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 7:36 am | New Zealand Olympic Committee
New Zealand is set to be represented in eventing and dressage at this month’s Paris Olympic Games. More >>
Full Programme Announced For Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival 2024
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 7:16 am | NZIFF
Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) has tonight unveiled the 105 films, including 19 shorts, in the 2024 line-up. The event opens in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington on 31 July, before touring nine other centres across the country until ... More >>
Comeback Kin David Buick Wins Major Shearing Title In Scotland
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 5:59 am | Shearing Sports New Zealand
Wairarapa shearer David Buick has produced another stunning result in his miracle recovery from crippling injuries in an accident on his Pongaroa farm by winning the Lochearnhead Shears Open final in Scotland. More >>
JPEGMAFIA (US) Returning To AU & NZ For The LAY DOWN MY LIFE TOUR – February & March 2025
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 5:37 am | Frontier Touring Company
MG Live, I OH YOU & Frontier Touring are excited to announce the return of multi-talented experimental rapper, producer and performer JPEGMAFIA to Australia and New Zealand next February and March. Peggy will kick off his biggest tour run ... More >>
Te Wānanga O Raukawa Pulse Claim First Robyn Broughton Legacy Trophy With 65-38 Win Over Ascot Park Hotel Steel
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 4:32 am | ANZ Premiership
Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse will return from Invercargill with the new Robyn Broughton Legacy Trophy and sitting on the top rung of the ladder after a convincing 65-38 win over the Ascot Park Hotel Steel on Monday night. More >>
Well-known Auckland Red Elephant Finds New Home In Sea-side Town
Monday, 1 July 2024, 12:45 pm | RNZ
A life-sized elephant statue - familiar to generations of Aucklanders - has traded its home of more than 30 years next to a traffic-clogged central city road for a quiet life. More >>
Cook Islander Mary Ama awarded Museum Medal for her contributions to preserving culture
Monday, 1 July 2024, 12:31 pm | RNZ
Cook Islander Mary Ama has been awarded a prestigious Museum Medal recognising her contributions to Pacific arts and preserving cultural heritage. More >>
Whānau Ora Day – Free Event For All
Monday, 1 July 2024, 12:07 pm | Te Oranganui
Whānau Ora day is open to the whole community to attend and is free for all. The second year of the annual event will see a venue shift, to the Whanganui Racecourse, but the energy and intention of the event remains. More >>
‘Yearning For A Spoon’ - The Late Poems Of JH Prynne
Monday, 1 July 2024, 11:40 am | Howard Davis
“Packed with a kind of fertile obscurity.” - JH Prynne, Lectures on Maximus IV, V, VI . “Here is something I can study all my life, and never understand.” - Samuel Beckett, Molloy. Rarely do creative artists become more productive ... More >>
Vegan Cheese Awards Open
Monday, 1 July 2024, 9:55 am | The Vegan Society Aotearoa New Zealand
The fourth annual Vegan Cheese Awards are underway, with judging to take place on 29th July at Khu Khu restaurant in Ponsonby. The world of plant-based cheeses has come a long way this decade, with the New Zealand sector seeing a boom in new companies and new products. More >>
Shapeshifter Announce 25th Anniversary Aotearoa Summer Shows!
Monday, 1 July 2024, 8:51 am | The Label
Hot on the heels of their SOLD-OUT Winter 25th Anniversary shows, New Zealand sonic heavyweights Shapeshifter are pleased to announce two sizzling summer shows this December in Havelock North and the Coromande l, performing their Shapeshifter 25th ... More >>
Anna Coddington Releases New Album
Monday, 1 July 2024, 8:44 am | NikNak Media
The funk-filled album, TE WHAKAMIHA sees Anna writing a full body of work featuring te reo Māori for the first time in her career. Created by Coddington alongside longtime collaborators and band, The Appreciations (Jol Mulholland, Mike Hall and Fen Ikner). More >>
Spark Announces Ultimate Gaming Festival Coming To Aotearoa’s Spark Arena
Monday, 1 July 2024, 8:38 am | Spark NZ
Spark announced today a gaming festival called ‘Spark Game Arena Live’ coming to Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland’s Spark Arena on Saturday, 7 September 2024. More >>
