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David Dallas on the importance of small music venues
David Dallas speaks about why we need to highlight small venues to save live music. Video / Carson Bluck, Lana Andelane
NZ Events Association votes Whangārei’s Northland Events Centre the best in the country
Where's the best events venue in the country? Right here in Northland!
Sky Stadium understaffed for biggest event in three years
The stadium would normally have about 1000 people working for an event like this.
Eden Park bans school balls, raucous events enraged residents
'We know the schools will be deeply disappointed.'
Go behind the scenes at Wellington's St James Theatre before it reopens tonight
After years of painstaking work, the theatre has been returned to its former glory.
Eden Park sell-out for Super Rugby final a boon for local businesses
Hospitality businesses are eagerly anticipating the flood of rugby supporters.
'No end in sight': Wellington bars and nightclubs fear the industry won't survive under red
'This time, with nothing from the government, I've had to tell my staff I can't pay them.'
Omicron scare: Auckland moves to orange - here's what you need to know
Some things stay the same under the orange light settings - including some face mask rules
Auckland at orange: What you can (and can't) do
All regions currently at red – except for Northland - will move to orange on December 30.
Techo goes Uesco: Berlin DJs seek World Heritage status
A group called Rave the Planet is fighting to protect Berlin's venues from gentrification.
Christchurch covered stadium: New design plans released
The long-awaited stadium is due to be finished by mid-2025.
Return of 'the moments in between': Reconnecting in a post-lockdown city
UK post-lockdown lethargy is dubbed HOGO - the Hassle of Going Out. Will Auckland follow?
Negative Covid test not enough to visit Berlin's iconic Markets
The Christmas spirit is returning to Berlin but not for everyone.
Another Dunedin student pub shuts its doors
The loss of Starters Bar will be a heavy blow to the Dunedin music scene.
Local Focus: Palmerston North's Stomach is being digitised
The Stomach poster archives preserved. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Arts festival gets $300k payout after theatre delay put programme at risk
The flagship event for Wellington will go ahead despite St James theatre remaining closed.
Capital's 'money-go-round' arts venue subsidy headed for review
The arts sector says venues aren't affordable making it difficult to present work.
Design of new Christchurch indoor stadium confirmed
Council advised the price estimate for the stadium had increased by $130 million.
Foodie festival first big event at rebranded Auckland Showgrounds
Auckland Food Show to go ahead after resolving uncertainty with the controversial venue.
Deal to keep events at Auckland Showgrounds for another year
New short-term deal for iconic showgrounds likely a management contract.
ASB Showgrounds rumoured to become mass Covid-19 vaccination centre
It's understood Auckland's ASB Showgrounds could still operate in liquidation.
Hakuna Matata: Lion King musical helps Spark Arena chart path through Covid downturn
Covid-19 has led Auckland events venues to close down. Could the Lion King hold an answer?
Eat, Drink, Play: New Festival to supercharge Wellington's hospitality sector
Headline events include Opera on the Menu, Dirty Little Drag Bingo and a Psychic Supper.
'Not just designated spaces but everywhere': Wellington's Rainbow community call for queer pride year-round
"We were forced into the shadows many years ago, and we're not going anywhere."
Bar owners, police, councils join forces for safer Wellington streets
They've committed to a "social contract", asking everyone to take collective action.
Wellington's St James Theatre battling water leaks and resourcing issues
Assurances are being made the building will be ready for NZ Festival, despite the issues.
Local Focus: Sound Valley set to blast off
The down-low on Sound Valley. Made with funding from NZ On Air.