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Kings and queens of philanthropy: NZ's billionaire benefactors and generous family dynasties
Uber-rich families that gift are plentiful around Auckland.
Giant, otherworldly figures popping up around Auckland
Fantastic Planet installation features inflatable illuminated humanoids.
Review: Auckland Arts Festival showcases full diversity of NZ's arts scene
Four shows at the Arts Festival showcased the full range of NZ's artistic community.
William Dart: Voices at the End - review
Voices at the End was a memorable keyboard spectacular to launch Auckland's Arts Festival.
Auckland Arts Festival: French for Rabbits singer's favourite travel memories
New York was a disappointment, but Iceland provided many moments of wonder.
Big events, concerts and festivals cancelled after new lockdown
Big events like The Auckland Lantern Festival cancelled as Auckland is in level 3.
Simon Wilson: The amazing return of the Auckland Arts Festival
The Auckland Arts Festival is back, with a bracing response to the spirit of the times.
Shona McCullagh: 'The hardest thing has always been the fight with myself'
Shona McCullagh talks to Elisabeth Easther about her life and the role of the arts.
Limbo Unhinged packs in the cabaret stunts
Limbo Unhinged will impress those new to cabaret but needs to lift to truly thrill.
Choral work given dramatic new impact by mood of our times
Choral performance a masterclass in making classics truly breath-taking.
Theatre review: A romantic comedy first
Māori/Aboriginal first a reason to celebrate, showing what happens when we work together.
Come on, feel the noise - why more New Zealanders are singing than ever before
Rugby is our national game but there's a surprising artistic pastime many more NZers do.
Maddest opera is a must-see
Why Eight Songs for a Mad King succeeds in taking Opera NZ into a brave new world.
Noirish violence and passionate sensuality feature in Snow White ballet
Disney this is not, Snow White ballet dazzles with magical dance and special effects.
It's on - Auckland Arts Festival opens
Auckland Arts Festival opens the door on new theatre, dance, music and visual arts.
Wanting to hear new stories? Upu is the theatre show you need to see
Upu shows the depth of Oceanic poetry.
Landmark New Zealand production opens at Auckland Arts Festival
Powerful story told well highlights links between NZ and Zimbabwe.
Upu invokes rich Pasefika stories
Grace Iwashita-Taylor explains how Pasefika poetry has been brought to the Auckland stage.
Winds of concern blow through NZ composer's new music
NZ composer launches musical response to climate change in South Pacific style.
The show I wish I'd seen or been in – six performers dream
Ahead of the Auckland Arts Festival, six performers share their dream experiences.