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<i>Book reviews</i>: Striking visions of places and people
Peter Simpson reviews three new books about NZ artists.

Second victory for St Heliers protest group
Protesters trying to save three art deco houses in the Auckland waterfront suburb of St Heliers have had another small victory.

Art deco houses granted reprieve
Protesters are steeling themselves for a legal battle with developers after being granted a stay of demolition on three historic St Heliers cottages.

Fat Freddy's global profile grows
Kiwi collective Fat Freddy's Drop has won a spot at one of the biggest music festivals in the United States.

Putting New Zealand music on the map
Taking New Zealand's rich and diverse music scene to the world is the aim of Womad's Emere Wano, who has launched the music expo Sounds Aotearoa to provide an opportunity for NZ artists to be heard overseas.

Don't miss: Federation Square Events
Interesting architecture, open spaces, galleries, shops, dining options and tourism activities make Melbourne's 'Fed Square'.

<i>The Arrival</i> wins six awards at the Chapman Tripps
The Arrival was the big winner at the Chapman Tripp Wellington Theatre Awards which were handed out last night.

Sculpture moves goal posts
Alastair Galpin has unveiled his attempt to create the world's largest bottle cap sculpture.

Weekend leisure: Get into the spirit of the season
There are many events on offer, Auckland-wide, to have you feeling festive.

Theatre Review: Gagarin Way
Gagarin Way is about current political apathy; nonetheless it expects its audience to have a wee bit of political awareness, particularly vis-a-vis 20th century British history.