Category: entertainment
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New Zealand Extends Copyright Protection for Artists and Iconic Music
New Zealand's government is extending copyright protection for music recordings and other works by 20 years, aiming to support Kiwi artists and align with international standards, fulfilling free trade agreement commitments.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsLegalEconomyMusic Copyright ActArtsPaul GoldsmithCameron BrewerFree Trade AgreementsNew Zealand Government
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Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush Celebrates 100 Years of Native Plant Conservation
Ōtari-Wilton's Bush in Wellington marks a century of dedicated conservation, protecting and celebrating Aotearoa New Zealand's native flora. This significant milestone highlights its enduring role in preserving indigenous plant life.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentBusinessAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentFilm and TVEducation Ōtari-Wilton’s BushWellingtonAotearoa New Zealandnative plantsconservationcentenarybotanical gardenWellington City Council
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Wellington to Host LEGO Star Wars Exhibition and New Fashion Platform
Wellington is set to host the New Zealand debut of LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition, alongside a new three-day fashion platform at City Gallery Wellington and a support grant for impacted south coast businesses.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentAustraliaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyFilm and TVAustralasiaSocial Issues WellingtonLEGO Star WarsCity Gallery WellingtonCommon MaterialMoa PointFine ArtLocal NewsWellington City Council
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Stats NZ Releases Update on Economic Impacts of Middle East Conflict
Stats NZ has published a new report detailing how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is affecting New Zealand's economy, specifically highlighting the expected effects on fuel prices, supply chains, households, and businesses.
Entertainment Stats NZMiddle EastEconomyBusiness and FinanceFuel PricesSupply ChainsStatistics New Zealand
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NZ Comedy Fest 2026 Announces Full Lineup for May Event
The NZ International Comedy Festival returns from May 1-24, 2026, featuring a wide array of local and international comedians performing across three weeks in various venues.
EntertainmentWorld Comedy FestivalStand-up ComedySketch ComedyLive PerformanceMay 2026
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Circa Theatre Presents Pasifika Futurism Play Series 'Toe Fai! and Talaucaka'
Circa Theatre in Wellington will stage 'Toe Fai! and Talaucaka,' a Pasifika futurism play series by Emele Ugavule, exploring themes of memory, ancestry, and ecological collapse from May 2 to May 16.
EntertainmentWorld Circa TheatreWellingtonTAHI FestivalAqua NulliusEmele UgavulePasifikaFuturismEcological CollapseDigital Colonialism
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Circa Theatre Marks 50 Years with Special Play Reading Series
Circa Theatre in Wellington is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a year-long series of rehearsed play readings, featuring classic and new works, starting April 25.
EntertainmentBusiness Circa TheatreWellingtonTAHI FestivalMiddle Age SpreadSir Roger HallRobert LordHarold PinterArthur MillerPauline ParkerJuliet Hulme
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Dual Exhibition at IAS Community Gallery Explores Hidden Worlds
IAS Community Gallery presents "Wood meets water" and "Small openings into fleeting moments," featuring artists Katy Cottrell and Keziah McNamara, exploring hidden aspects of nature and everyday life through marquetry and miniature theatre.
EntertainmentMedia Katy CottrellKeziah McNamaraWood meets waterSmall openings into fleeting momentsInverlochy Art SchoolMarquetryTeatro lambe lambeWellington
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Circa Theatre Presents Viral Musical "Ride the Cyclone"
Circa Theatre stages the 50th Anniversary production of "Ride the Cyclone," a darkly funny and imaginative musical about six teenagers facing a mechanical fortune teller after a doomed rollercoaster ride.
EntertainmentBusiness Circa TheatreRide the CycloneWellingtonTAHI FestivalMusical TheatreVenue HireSponsorshipBox OfficeBrooke MaxwellJacob Richmond
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Wellington City Council to Launch Annual Plan Public Consultation
Wellington City Council has confirmed draft proposals for its 2026/27 Annual Plan, which will be open for public feedback from April 10 to May 10.
BusinessEnvironmentEntertainment Wellington City CouncilAnnual PlanPublic ConsultationWaste Minimisation FundLōemis FestivalULTRA New ZealandWellington
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ULTRA New Zealand Festival to Debut in Wellington
Wellington set to host the iconic ULTRA New Zealand music festival for the first time, promising a significant economic boost for the capital city.
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World of WearableArt Announces 'GLO!' Production in Wellington
Tickets are now on sale for the World of WearableArt's new production, 'GLO!', set to transform Wellington's TSB Arena into a multi-sensory art experience this spring.
EntertainmentCulture World of WearableArtWOWGLO!WellingtonTSB ArenaCubaDupaFestivalWellington City Council
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WOW Show Delivers Record Economic Boost to Wellington
The World of WearableArt Show generated $32.6 million in economic benefit for Wellington, its largest contribution to date, as the city marks 20 years of creativity.
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Wellington Gears Up for Summer Events and City Infrastructure Upgrades
Wellington City Council announces a packed summer events schedule, including Te Rā o Waitangi and Pasifika Festival, alongside plans to refurbish the City to Sea Bridge and former Capital E building.
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CubaDupa Festival Announces Full 2026 Line-up
Wellington's CubaDupa festival reveals its complete artist roster for 2026, promising a vibrant weekend of music, performance, and food in the Cuba Precinct on March 28-29.
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Ed Sheeran's 'Loop Tour' Arrives in Wellington
Ed Sheeran's 'Loop Tour' is set to electrify Sky Stadium in Wellington this Wednesday, January 21st, promising a spectacular musical experience for fans.
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NZ On Air Music Wraps Up 2025 and Announces 2026 Funding Dates
NZ On Air Music reflects on a busy 2025, which included 289 funding grants, and looks forward to 2026 with new funding rounds and important payment dates for recipients.
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Wellington Gears Up for Festive Weekend and Economic Boost
Wellington prepares for a bustling weekend featuring a film premiere, international cricket, a cruise ship arrival, and Santa's visit, promising a significant boost to the local economy.
WorldEntertainmentBusinessAustralasiaFilm and TVMusicEconomy
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Ultra Music Festival to Debut in Wellington, New Zealand in 2026
Ultra Music Festival, a globally recognized EDM event, is set to launch its first New Zealand edition in Wellington in 2026, promising an economic boost and international recognition.
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on New Parking Fees, Cat Control, and More
RNZ is covering new parking fees at NZ tourist spots, debates over cat control to protect biodiversity, celebrity fashion at the NZ Screen Awards, and more.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentScience & TechnologySportWeatherAustralasiaNational PartyEnvironmentMusicFilm and TVGeneral Weather
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NZ Screen Awards Celebrate Local Content Success
NZ On Air celebrates local screen content at the NZ Screen Awards, with 26 awards going to funded projects. The Convert wins five major honours, highlighting the event's optimism for the future.
EntertainmentMediaFilm and TVDigital and Print Publishing NZ Screen AwardsNZ On AirLee TamahoriThe ConvertRobin ScholesCameron HarlandAwards
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Media Monitor: ABC News reports on visa cancellation, hospital funding, and more
ABC News reports the Australian government revoked a visa for a man who attended a Neo-Nazi rally, a dispute between the PM and state health ministers, and Donald Trump's call to release Epstein files.
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldBusinessEntertainmentAustraliaWhite HouseRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyTradeMedical ScienceSocial IssuesLegal Neo-NaziNational Socialist NetworkHospital FundingJeffrey EpsteinPaige GrecoAsbestosAustralian beefABC News Australia
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Wellington Heritage Festival Energizes City
The Wellington Heritage Festival featured over 160 heritage-themed events across the city. The festival brought streets, halls, and online spaces to life with diverse experiences.
WorldEntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaState Governments
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Fat Freddy’s Drop Exhibition Coming to Wellington Museum
Wellington Museum will host an exhibition celebrating 20 years since Fat Freddy’s Drop released 'Based on a True Story', capturing a vibrant era in Wellington's music.
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CubaDupa 2026 Initial Line-up Announced
Wellington's CubaDupa street festival is set to return on March 28–29 next year. The two-day event will be held in the capital's creative heart, with an exciting programme.
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City Gallery Wellington Reopens with Cornelia Parker Exhibition
City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi is set to reopen in Te Ngākau Civic Square with a major exhibition by renowned 21st-century artist Cornelia Parker.
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports firefighters return to wildfire
Radio New Zealand reports that firefighters have returned to Tongariro National Park after a large fire triggered evacuations and a highway closure.
SportEntertainmentWeatherDisastersTransportationSocial IssuesClimate ChangeMusicDigital and Print PublishingGeneral Weather RNZTongariro National ParkfirefighterswildfireevacuationshighwayRNZ News
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Z Energy Apology, Online Scams Surge
Radio New Zealand reports Z Energy apologized for a 2022 ad campaign after legal challenges. RNZ also notes online credit card scams have surged, and a report indicates beneficiaries and pensioners lack funds for basics.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEntertainmentSportWeatherEconomyEnvironmentMusicMedical ScienceAgricultureGeneral Weather Z EnergyOnline ScamsNetsafeBeneficiariesPensionersFood InsecurityRNZ News
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Wellington's New Water Organisation Established
Tiaki Wai Metro Water Ltd is now legally established to manage water services for the metropolitan Wellington area. A four-person Board of Directors has been appointed to lead the organisation.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEntertainmentAustralasiaState GovernmentsEnvironmentDigital and Print Publishing
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Wellington's Mayor-Elect Announces Deputy and Council Structure
Mayor-elect Andrew Little unveils his choice for Deputy Mayor and the structure for Council committees for the upcoming 2025-28 term, setting the stage for the new triennium.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentWeatherBusinessAustralasiaState GovernmentsEducationMusicDigital and Print PublishingTransportationTourismGeneral Weather