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![Kings and queens of philanthropy: NZ's billionaire benefactors and generous family dynasties](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Landmark New Zealand production opens at Auckland Arts Festival
Powerful story told well highlights links between NZ and Zimbabwe.
![Upu invokes rich Pasefika stories](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
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.