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"It's about all the great things that Māori are." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Arts in 2021: The big productions and festivals coming to Auckland
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Local Focus: St Paul's Pūtiki looking for helpers
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Local Focus: Resurgence of the fountain pen
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Womad pulls pin on planned 2021 festival in March
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'Hate speech' on Christchurch mosque footpath 'not our culture' - imam
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William Dart: NZTrio reach for the stars in final concert of the year
William Dart reviews NZTrio's final concert of the year.
City councillors signal a return to Wellington's Civic Square
Mayor Andy Foster says the heart of the city feels like it's in an induced coma.
'Disturbing': Lyttelton Port boss responds to scathing review
The chief executive described the review as 'sobering'.
Port company review: Bullying, sexism, racism, homophobia
97 people were interviewed, including current and former employees of Lyttelton Port Co.
Report recommends selling or redeveloping Wellington's Opera House
Wellington's key venues are being used at half their capacity and are not fit for purpose.
Workplace dress codes: Wgtn fashion icon on cutting ties
"When I put on a shirt and blazer, my whole way of being changes," Sally-ann Moffat says.
'Rare' Rotorua mural sells for $336k at auction
'It needs a home where someone will look after it.'
Auckland Arts Festival unveils 100% local programme for 2021
The festival makes a return in March 2021.
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Florence 'graffiti' believed to be work of Michelangelo
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MacDonald's project, Ngā Wai, is a poetic work inspired by the sacred waters of Wāimarama.
Jacinda Ardern pop art, rare Kusama piece pull in thousands at Auckland auction
"As soon as we put it up, the atmosphere in the room changed."
Heaven on a plate: Bay chef $10,000 richer after winning Australasian title
Hawke's Bay chef wins prestigious competition.
Inside look: Auckland War Memorial Museum's $38m stunning atrium revamp
A big problem, in a big space, in the grandest hilltop building in Auckland is now fixed.
The Hokitika maverick who ascended the arts world
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Basement Christmas show promises a naughty night out
The annual Basement Christmas show promises to avoid any Covid-19 jokes.
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Andrew Joyce's opening cello concerto was anything but an earthbound experience
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Silo Theatre's latest production boldly tackles mental health with a smile.
Sculpture Festival gets underway in Christchurch
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William Dart: Diva delights her bedroom audience
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