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Rugby World Cup 2011 - South Africa vs Wales Pool Game

nicoler — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:31:11 +1200

Start: 11 Sep 2011 - 13:17

Watch South Africa take on Wales in the first Rugby World Cup 2011 Wellington Pool Match.

Wellington is the ideal base for Rugby World Cup 2011 visitors. As well as hosting five pool matches and two quarter finals, Wellington is at the centre of the country - meaning you’ll be perfectly positioned to explore New Zealand’s ‘stadium of four million’.

Rugby World Cup 2011 - South Africa vs Fiji Pool Game

nicoler — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:34:18 +1200

Start: 17 Sep 2011 - 17:31

Watch South Africa take on Fiji in the second Rugby World Cup 2011 Wellington Pool Match.

Rugby World Cup 2011 - Australia vs Americas 2 Pool Game

nicoler — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:40:53 +1200

Start: 23 Sep 2011 - 17:34

Watch Australia take on Americas 2 in the third Rugby World Cup 2011 Wellington Pool Match.

Rugby World Cup 2011 - France vs Tonga Pool Game

nicoler — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:48:50 +1200

Start: 1 Oct 2011 - 17:41

Watch France take on Tonga in the fourth Rugby World Cup 2011 Wellington Pool Match.

Rugby World Cup 2011 - New Zealand vs Americas 1 Pool Game

nicoler — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:01:14 +1200

Start: 2 Oct 2011 - 17:53

Watch New Zealand take on Americas 1 in the last Rugby World Cup 2011 Wellington Pool Match.

Rugby World Cup 2011 - Quarter Final 1

nicoler — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:08:27 +1200

Start: 8 Oct 2011 - 18:00

See the winner of Pool C battle the runner up of Pool D for a place in the semi finals.

Rugby World Cup 2011 - Quarter Final 3

nicoler — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:12:01 +1200

Start: 9 Oct 2011 - 18:00

See the winner of Pool C battle the runner up of Pool D for a place in the semi finals.

Wellington is the ideal base for Rugby World Cup 2011 visitors. As well as hosting five pool matches and two quarter finals, Wellington is at the centre of the country - meaning you’ll be perfectly positioned to explore New Zealand’s ‘stadium of four million’.

City Market

megans — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:31:51 +1200

Start: 2 May 2010 - 12:00

End: 22 Apr 2012 - 12:00

The City Market – a new weekly food and wine market showcasing local artisan products and producers.

Situated alongside the existing Waitangi Park outdoor market, the City Market is set to make the Wellington waterfront the number one weekend destination for top quality local cuisine and entertainment.

Harbourside Market

nicoler — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:24:50 +1200

Start: 2 May 2010 - 12:00

End: 24 Apr 2011 - 12:00

Harbourside Market (previously known as Waitangi Park Market) is the vibrant open-air Sunday-morning shopping venue beside Te Papa. The Harbourside Market is expanding to host a diverse range of local suppliers including artisans and purveyors of the finest coffee, cheeses, olives, condiments, deli meats, fresh fish, confectionery, an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables, tofu, organic

Kura Pounamu

nicoler — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:46:55 +1300

Start: 17 Oct 2009 - 12:00

End: 21 Oct 2010 - 12:00

Pounamu (New Zealand greenstone) is a treasured stone for Maori and all New Zealanders. It is valued for its beauty, strength, and durability, and there are many stories of its origins.

Kura Pounamu is a rich and exciting exhibition showcasing examples of this exceptionally beautiful stone, its origins, and stories of the special relationship people have with pounamu.

Shipwrecked! An Entertainment

dorisy — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:44:51 +1300

Start: 28 Aug 2010 - 12:33

End: 25 Sep 2010 - 12:33

A Pulitzer Prize winner for Dinner With Friends, masterful American playwright Donald Margulies transforms the true story of a rogue Victorian Fabulist into an outrageously entertaining theatrical treat.

My First Time

dorisy — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:16:01 +1300

Start: 4 Sep 2010 - 12:53

End: 2 Oct 2010 - 12:53

An international hit comedy featuring four amazing actors in hysterical and heartbreaking stories about first sexual experiences written by real people...just like you!

First Times are one of the few things that almost every single person on this planet has in common, yet we rarely talk about them. Until now.

The Birthday Boy

dorisy — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:37:04 +1300

Start: 9 Oct 2010 - 13:20

End: 6 Nov 2010 - 13:20

What happens to long term friends when life takes them in completely different directions?

When Stuart and Elizabeth meet their oldest friends, David and Kathy, to celebrate David's 40th birthday, they're not expecting the shock announcement that changes all their lives.

Me and Robert McKee

dorisy — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:17:25 +1300

Start: 6 Nov 2010 - 13:41

End: 4 Dec 2010 - 13:41

This sophisticated black comedy takes a scalpel to:

* The art and craft of writing
* Mid-life crises - marriage, mateship and mortality

Roger Hall's: Robin Hood The Pantomime

dorisy — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:39:30 +1300

Start: 13 Nov 2010 - 14:21

End: 23 Dec 2010 - 14:21

With loaded bow behind a tree
You never know where he will be,
He moves like velvet, sleek and svelte
Around the Wellington town belt.

His eye is quick, his aim is sure,
He robs the rich to feed the poor.
He's always on the side of good,
The hero known as Robin Hood.

He lies in wait for those who own

2nd AsiaPacific Outgames

dorisy — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:41:47 +1300

Start: 12 Mar 2011 - 00:30

End: 19 Mar 2011 - 00:30

The 2nd AsiaPacific Outgames in Wellington, New Zealand, will be a full-throttle week of sports competition, cultural events, spectacular shows, must-go parties, and a human rights conference programme with national and international speakers!

Join more than a thousand lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex people to participate in this unique event.

International Taekwon-Do Federation World Championships

dorisy — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:22:22 +1300

Start: 10 Mar 2011 - 11:54

The TSB Bank Arena will host the elite martial arts world event of the International Taekwon-Do Federation World Championships featuring over 600 competitors from 60 countries.

www.itfnewzealand2011.com

Soundscapes and Beethoven’s Symphony No.6

dorisy — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:12:51 +1300

Start: 3 Sep 2010 - 12:00

What an exciting pairing! Scottish percussionist Colin Currie joins the NZSO on their Soundscapes tour.

Currie has established a unique reputation for his charismatic and virtuosic performances. Conductor Alexander Shelley is back with the Orchestra after his 2008 visit, to lead this selection of landscape-inspired repertoire.

Soundscapes - Macmillan’s Veni, Veni, Emmanuel

dorisy — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:23:54 +1300

Start: 18 Sep 2010 - 13:14

What an exciting pairing! Scottish percussionist Colin Currie joins the NZSO on their Soundscape tour. In these concerts he will perform fellow Scotsman, and well known composer, James MacMillan’s Veni, Veni, Emmanuel, already a contemporary classic.

NZSO Soloists

dorisy — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:44:28 +1300

Start: 30 Sep 2010 - 13:35

The NZSO Soloists - directed by Concertmaster Vesa-Matti Leppänen - explore time and place in a chain of gem-like pieces for strings.

Christmas

dorisy — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:52:13 +1300

Start: 9 Dec 2010 - 13:45

Christmas is a time for sharing the most joyfully resplendent music.

Join the NZSO and the wonderful Choirs of Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington for an inspiring start to the Yuletide season. Featuring soprano Aivale Cole - the sensational winner of the 2009 Song Quest - these special concerts will be conducted by Paul Goodwin.

Macbeth

dorisy — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:51:11 +1300

Start: 9 Oct 2010 - 13:33

End: 16 Oct 2010 - 13:33

Verdi perfectly captures the bleak tragedy of Shakespeare’s most potent work in his operatic adaptation of Macbeth – the classic tale of ambition, corruption and bloody revenge.

Te Papa Permanent Exhibitions

megans — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:55:20 +1300

Start: 9 Feb 2010 - 12:00

End: 9 Feb 2012 - 12:00

An exciting range of exhibitions display New Zealand's diverse art and visual culture and top-rating international exhibitions tour regularly. Te Papa's event programme features free events and entertainment, performances, floortalks, lectures, and more.

Montana World Of WearableArt Awards

nicoler — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:03:02 +1300

Start: 23 Sep 2010 - 12:00

End: 3 Oct 2010 - 12:00

Don't miss this breathtaking show!

Tickets are still available with great seats to the Saturday 2 October, 2pm Matinee show - a great family day out. The Neonatal Trust also have tickets for sale to the Dress Rehearsal show, Wednesday 22 September. See the show and support a wonderful cause!

Supper Club Wellington 2010 - Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser

nicoler — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:56:50 +1300

Start: 7 Sep 2010 - 12:00

Wellington will once again host their prestigious eighth annual Supper Club event in a bid to raise money for the new Ronald McDonald House in Wellington.

Paperskin: The Art of Tapa Cloth

nicoler — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:36:28 +1200

Start: 19 Jun 2010 - 12:00

End: 12 Sep 2010 - 12:00

Paperskin is a touring exhibition of pacific bark cloth. The exhibition features 49 works, of which 18 are from Te Papa’s collections.

The pieces range from 18 Century to contemporary current day and are a range of works from delicate, intricately patterned textiles and bold striking examples to ornate four metre high ceremonial masks used in Papua New Guinea.

TVNZ's 7's Back Benches

nicoler — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:24:07 +1200

Start: 8 Sep 2010 - 12:00

End: 8 Sep 2010 - 12:00

What do you get when you put a panel of politicians, a live audience and host Wallace Chapman in a pub?

Dr. Sketchy Wellington

nicoler — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:09:57 +1200

Start: 11 Sep 2010 - 12:00

End: 11 Sep 2010 - 12:00

Dr. Sketchy Wellington is a monthly life drawing event that combines fabulous models, performances, competitions with amazing prizes, stunning costumes, smooth music, drinking and of course drawing.

Four Nations Rugby League Kiwis v England

nicoler — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:17:51 +1200

Start: 23 Oct 2010 - 12:00

The Four Nations brings together Australia, New Zealand and England as well as, this year, PNG whose Pacific Cup success last October qualified them for the tournament.

Hill Street Farmers' Market

megans — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:47:42 +1200

Start: 1 May 2010 - 12:00

End: 28 Apr 2012 - 12:00

Have you ever wondered where the broccoli you were eating was grown, or who caught that fish you’re preparing? Or have you simply thought it would be great to support local producers? Well, the Hill Street Farmers’ Market is giving Wellingtonians a chance to buy local.

The Gruffalo

nicoler — Tue, 18 May 2010 14:33:53 +1200

Start: 4 Sep 2010 - 12:00

The magical musical adaption of the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, published by Macmillan Children’s Books ‘A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood…’

Grumpy Old Women

nicoler — Tue, 18 May 2010 14:41:27 +1200

Start: 7 Sep 2010 - 12:00

From Cardiff to Canberra and now New Zealand, women of a certain age can finally unite behind a common fear of graying hairs and sagging rears. Around the world it is suddenly OK to celebrate cellulite.

Sleeping Beauty

nicoler — Tue, 18 May 2010 14:55:35 +1200

Start: 25 Sep 2010 - 12:00

End: 26 Sep 2010 - 12:00

Following their 2009 sell out performance of Swan Lake the Imperial Russian Ballet company return to New Zealand with their presentation of the classic masterpiece “Sleeping Beauty” in three acts.

Italian Festival New Zealand

wendyb — Wed, 26 May 2010 14:46:41 +1200

Start: 26 Sep 2010 - 12:00

On Sunday 26th September 2010, the Concourse at Westpac Stadium Wellington will be transformed into a vibrant corner of Italy for one day and be a celebration of the very best of the Italian way of life - from expert advice to excellent shopping - all aspects of the Italian lifestyle will be on show at The Italian Festival New Zealand.

Leonard Cohen

nicoler — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:32:31 +1200

Start: 31 Oct 2010 - 12:00

End: 1 Nov 2010 - 12:00

31 October sold out

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

wendyb — Mon, 31 May 2010 14:48:06 +1200

Start: 31 Jul 2010 - 12:00

End: 31 Oct 2010 - 12:00

Fuzz, Felt and Fur is an exciting new interactive exhibition for children that celebrates the magical touch of textiles. Featuring craft-based items from TheNewDowse collection, and supplemented by touch-friendly samples of materials and textiles, children will delight in the sensory magic of texture and touch.

Under Construction

wendyb — Mon, 31 May 2010 14:51:42 +1200

Start: 19 Jun 2010 - 12:00

End: 26 Sep 2010 - 12:00

A collection of artist projects that respond to notions of space, location and environment.

Joanna Langford, Karin van Roosmalen, Douglas Bagnall, Fiona Connor and A.D. Schierning each have differing practices, but all provide comment on the constructed environment and our relationship to it.

Bon Jovi - The Circle Tour

megans — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:54:48 +1200

Start: 4 Dec 2010 - 12:00

Rock’s global icons, Bon Jovi, return to New Zealand in December as part of The Circle world tour.

Bon Jovi will play Westpac Stadium in Wellington on December 4 - tickets will go on sale on Thursday 8 July.

Royal New Zealand Ballet | The Nutcracker

wendyb — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:59:46 +1200

Start: 29 Oct 2010 - 12:00

End: 6 Nov 2010 - 12:00

Just what the doctor ordered. The Nutcracker is a Christmas classic, and an audience favourite! Set in a children’s hospital, Gary Harris’ reworked version of one of the world’s most-loved ballets, is a treat for all ages.

Cerisse Palalagi: Motunei

wendyb — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:16:04 +1200

Start: 19 Jun 2010 - 12:00

End: 12 Sep 2010 - 12:00

Art historian Nicholas Thomas writes in the catalogue notes for the exhibition Savage Island Hiapo (1998) that while Niuean hiapo (bark cloth) painting shares stylistic features with other painted or printed forms of tapa from the Pacific, it is distinctive in its use of freehand painting, the diversity of the motifs, and the irregularity of the patterning – painterly practices which Auck

John Pule: Hauaga [Arrivals]

wendyb — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:31:32 +1200

Start: 29 May 2010 - 12:00

End: 12 Sep 2010 - 12:00

John Pule’s exhibition Hauaga (Arrivals), at City Gallery Wellington is causing ripples right across the world.

This major survey show, initiated by City Gallery, is John Pule’s first solo show in a major public art gallery, and has drawn international interest.

Ready to Roll

wendyb — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:38:08 +1200

Start: 29 May 2010 - 12:00

End: 12 Sep 2010 - 12:00

Kushana Bush, Eddie Clemens, Elliott Collins, Matt Hunt, Richard Maloy, Campbell Patterson, Layla Rudneva-Mackay, Zina Swanson

Wings Over Wairarapa

alanaa — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:30:15 +1200

Start: 21 Jan 2011 - 12:00

End: 23 Jan 2011 - 12:00

Over 70 aircraft will be displayed during the show providing a spectacular visual account of the history of aviation in New Zealand and around the world. Wings Over Wairarapa 2011 will feature displays from aircraft never before seen in the country and promises a level of variety and historical significance to wow the most hardened aviation enthusiasts and others alike.

Robin Gibb: An Evening of Bee Gees Greatest Hits

alanaa — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:58:24 +1200

Start: 10 Nov 2010 - 12:00

Expect all your favourites and more as Robin Gibb comes to Wellington for his hit-laden shows…with Special Guests The Pointer Sisters

Frank Kitts Underground Market

alanaa — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:44:33 +1200

Start: 24 Jul 2010 - 12:00

End: 28 Jul 2012 - 12:00

Featuring some of Wellington's best shopping every Saturday from 10am to 4pm, and it's all undercover.

A vibrant market showcasing Wellington's emerging designers, makers, bakers and crafters. All mixed in with selectively imported exotic goods and the tantalising smells of fresh ethnic food.

Pendulum

nicoler — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:06:14 +1200

Start: 26 Oct 2010 - 12:00

The Frontier Touring Company is excited to announce the tour of electronica drum & bass six-piece, Australia’s very own Pendulum.

Airborne - No Guts No Glory

nicoler — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:34:24 +1200

Start: 1 Oct 2010 - 12:00

Here they come again, Australia's Airbourne, following the release of their sophomore high energy, whiskey-soaked 'No Guts. No Glory.' album in March this year.

After a huge year so far, selling out their UK & Europe tours months in advance, the boys are back, with a huge Aussie tour, one that will surely blow the roof off!

Champ Wag'n'walk

nicoler — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:54:19 +1200

Start: 31 Oct 2010 - 12:00

Champ Wag ‘n Walk is the premier dog walking event for your dog... and your family! It's a fun family day out with your dog at Waitangi Park and involves walking your dog with other dog lovers. There are heaps of competitions you and your pooch can enter in, so make sure your register online.

Vodafone Wellington Lions v Hawke's Bay

nicoler — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:30:32 +1200

Start: 18 Sep 2010 - 12:00

Hawke's Bay will bring an exciting brand of rugby to Westpac Stadium, which will surely continue the traditional rivalry between these lower-North Island neighbours. The Magpies have made the finals stage of the competition three years running and have demonstrated that they are a team to be reckoned with.

Vodafone Wellington Lions v Bay of Plenty

nicoler — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:33:47 +1200

Start: 30 Sep 2010 - 12:00

The Bay of Plenty Steamers will once again be looking to prove they are contenders in the 2010 ITM Cup competition. After leading the table in the early stages of 2009, their season ended in a disappointing fashion after they lost four out of their last five games. This will be enough motivation for them to finish the 2010 season strongly.

Contact Tri Series

nicoler — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:59:40 +1200

Start: 12 Mar 2011 - 12:00

Waitangi Park in central Wellington is the centre of the Contact Tri Series finale which doubles as the National Standard Distance Champs, and triples as the Oceania Champs. Athletes will battle the elements and themselves around the challenging waterfront bike course before finishing the season with a multi lap Oriental Parade run with a great atmosphere in front of large crowds.

A Friend in Need

nicoler — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:40:03 +1200

Start: 2 Aug 2010 - 12:00

End: 19 Nov 2010 - 12:00

This exhibition provides a unique insight into life in New Zealand during WWII, when thousands of US Marines landed on the docks of Wellington. Sent to protect an ally and a friend from the threat of invasion, they would leave a lasting impression that can be felt to this day.

Polar Night

nicoler — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:09:17 +1200

Start: 14 Aug 2010 - 12:00

End: 17 Oct 2010 - 12:00

This exhibition features 28 stunning black and white photographs by French photographer Vincent Hilaire taken during the northern hemisphere winter of 2007 – 2008, when the expedition yacht Tara was locked in the Arctic sea ice near the North Pole.

Wellington Conference and Events Expo 2010

megans — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:31:31 +1200

Start: 13 Oct 2010 - 12:00

The Wellington Conference and Events Expo is the annual showcase of what Wellington has to offer event organisers. With over 90 exhibitors, this expo is guaranteed to leave you feeling inspired for your next event – big or small.

Reel Brazil, Opening Night Gala Cocktail Party

nicoler — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:07:14 +1200

Start: 8 Sep 2010 - 12:00

A glamorous Brazilian party featuring a great film, cocktails and dancing! Enjoy the best of Brazilian culture in the heart of Wellington… while helping Skylight provide some magic to the hearts of Kiwi families.

Junior Jungle Moves

nicoler — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:26:40 +1200

Start: 28 Sep 2010 - 12:00

End: 7 Oct 2010 - 12:00

This fun class for preschoolers helps them explore and develop their movement potential and creativity. A safe and spacious place to express the wild (crawl like a panther, slither like a snake and move like the monkeys), nurture the quiet and have fun learning through movement.

Jan Preston's Life of Winifred Atwell

nicoler — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:08:33 +1200

Start: 3 Oct 2010 - 12:00

Come along for an uplifting afternoon of honky tonk piano and the story of Winifred Atwell in stylish cabaret. Winifred Atwell known as the “Queen of the Ivories” -- was an icon in the 1950s in Australia and New Zealand.

A Night in Budapest

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:24:46 +1200

Start: 10 Oct 2010 - 12:00

Antal Szalai is arguably considered the best gypsy violinist in the world and the winner of the coveted "Liszt Ferenc" award. Antal Szalai comes from a family of gypsy musicians. He has a diploma from the famous Bela Bartok Conservatory of Music in Budapest.

David Helfgot

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:30:47 +1200

Start: 25 Nov 2010 - 12:00

David Helfgott is one of the world’s best loved pianists. His remarkable life story was the subject of the Oscar-winning film Shine, which won a Best Actor Award for Geoffrey Rush for his astonishingly accurate performance of David.

The 2010 Wellington Season of Kander & Ebb's Musical: Cabaret

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:57:18 +1200

Start: 13 Oct 2010 - 12:00

End: 13 Nov 2010 - 12:00

Wellington Music Academy in support of The Life Flight Trust welcomes you to the 2010 Wellington Production of Kander and Ebb's Cabaret. Berlin, 1930. "Wilkommen! Bienvenue!

Contact TriWoman

nicoler — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:15:17 +1200

Start: 19 Feb 2011 - 12:00

The Contact TriWoman Series is about participation and achieving your goals – whether that’s getting fit, building confidence or doing something you never thought you would do! Enter as an individual, or rally your girlfriends for a team effort. And if swimming is not for you there is a duathlon option at each event.

Enriching fashion: an eye for detail

nicoler — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:22:12 +1200

Start: 17 Sep 2010 - 12:00

End: 26 Aug 2011 - 12:00

Take a closer look at some of the distinctive, exquisite details in fashion. From intricately beaded fabrics and painstakingly embroidered outfits, to the luxurious use of precious metals and extravagant displays of feathers and furs, this exhibition explores Te Papa’s fashion collections.

Ballet for Boys

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:43:23 +1200

Start: 30 Sep 2010 - 12:00

With amazing movies and shows like Billy Elliot and So You Think You Can Dance it is cooler than ever to be a male dancer. In this special class just for boys Shannon Dawson, teacher and former dancer for the Royal New Zealand Ballet will teach you some of the unique parts of the male repertoire. A workshop not to be missed by budding young male dancers.

Conquering the Web

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:33:15 +1200

Start: 28 Sep 2010 - 12:00

End: 7 Oct 2010 - 12:00

Your fun guide to everything online

The internet can be a fun, creative and exciting place if you know where to look. These workshops will teach you about all those great places on the web that allow you to do almost anything online, from creating your own art or music, to designing a website.

Tommy Ill Album Release Tour

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:31:36 +1200

Start: 24 Sep 2010 - 12:00

After three EPs prolific MC, Tommy Ill, is a svelte yet metaphorically obese young man – and his proverbial belt is having to be stretched yet again to make room for his self-titled debut LP. Featuring Grayson Gilmour, Wellington's Alcoholic Girls and Boys Choir, a rather friendly ROBOT, a girl named Susan and much, much more - this album has it all! And the tour?

Eru Dangerspiel

nicoler — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:51:05 +1200

Start: 9 Oct 2010 - 12:00

The 30-piece juggernaut, Eru Dangerspiel, is back to Wellington. Last year’s one-off concert was the talk of 2009 and to celebrate the release of their 5.1 DVD they are coming at you to offer up some truly unique live jams cradled by intelligent audio and visual technology.

The Farm at The End of the Road

nicoler — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:52:48 +1200

Start: 25 Sep 2010 - 12:00

End: 9 Oct 2010 - 12:00

Farmer Mac has returned from his tour of the north island to entertain you these school holidays. If you missed out seeing The Farm at the End of the Road in April be sure to book in quick. Join woolly sheep Matilda and Duchess, Henry and Henrietta the free-range chooks and ragamuffin sheep dog Buck, as they follow a moon-lit road to help Farmer Mac find a new home.

Let's hear it for the girls show 2010

nicoler — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:06:21 +1200

Start: 6 Nov 2010 - 12:00

End: 7 Nov 2010 - 12:00

Immerse yourself amongst exhibitors including the latest summer fashion, jewellery, handbags and shoes. Relax with a massage or facial, discuss the latest beauty therapy solutions and cosmetic dentistry advances, weigh up the weight management options and sample the latest cosmetics and hair care products.

A Skylight Night

nicoler — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:12:08 +1200

Start: 13 Nov 2010 - 12:00

Prepare to see Wellington radiating with glitz and glamour with a headline performance form our very own Chris Crowe, recently the lead in Miss Saigon. With a stunning array of musical talent, variety performances, beautiful food and wine, topped off with exciting auctions - absolutely something for everyone - this is guaranteed to be an amazing evening.

A German Requiem

nicoler — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:36:35 +1200

Start: 4 Sep 2010 - 12:00

Two baroque masterpieces feature in this programme which could not be more contrasting in style and dramatic perspective. Guest Conductor Matthew Leese comments, "although both texts deal with human mortality, the audience is certain to be transported in very different ways.

David Goldthorpe: The Life & Death of Chet Baker

nicoler — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:10:00 +1200

Start: 17 Sep 2010 - 12:00

Meet Chet Baker who’s subdued and cool stage presence made him the 'James Dean of Jazz'. Chet’s extraordinary talent with the trumpet and his fragile and captivating vocal style barely hid his offstage drug addiction and frequent brushes with the law.

Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:42:29 +1200

Start: 11 Sep 2010 - 12:00

The Phoenix take on the reigning Hyundai A-League champions and have the chance to exact some revenge after having their stellar playoffs run last season broken by Sydney FC at the Sydney Football Stadium. Can the Phoenix take the shine off “Bling FC” or will the Sydneysiders sail away with the three points?

Wellington Phoenix vs North Queensland

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:45:19 +1200

Start: 24 Sep 2010 - 12:00

The Fury were tipped to be last season’s whipping boys but they proved a tough outfit, led by superstar and former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler. “God” might have forsaken Townsville but the Fury will be fired up at Westpac Stadium.

Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Heart

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:47:44 +1200

Start: 17 Oct 2010 - 12:00

The Phoenix take on the Hyundai A-League’s big-spending new boys at Westpac Stadium. The pundits have tipped Heart to be right in the mix come playoffs time but the Phoenix will be looking to outshine Heart’s stars.

Wellington Phoenix vs Brisbane Roar

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:50:34 +1200

Start: 3 Nov 2010 - 12:00

Young striker Costa Barbarouses returns to Wellington to take on his old Phoenix teammates in the season’s first midweek home fixture for the hosts. Get over “hump day” with some adrenalin-charged action at Westpac Stadium.

Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:59:32 +1200

Start: 13 Nov 2010 - 12:00

The boys from Gosford return to Westpac Stadium and Phoenix striking sensation D-Mac will be up against his old team once again. Will there be a reversal of fortune this time around?

Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Heart

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:02:43 +1200

Start: 24 Nov 2010 - 12:00

The first leg of a Melbourne double-header sees the Phoenix set to get pulses racing against Melborune Heart in a midweek fixture at Westpac Stadium. Check Ticketek for special double header pricing specials.

Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory

megans — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:18:10 +1200

Start: 27 Nov 2010 - 12:00

Victorians return to Westpac Stadium for the second leg of the Phoenix’s Melbourne double-header. This time the Nix are up against last season’s beaten grand finalists and greatest rivals Melbourne Victory. Go to Ticketek for details of the Melbourne double header pricing special.

Wellington Phoenix vs Newcastle Jets

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:20:46 +1200

Start: 18 Dec 2010 - 12:00

More than 33,000 fans turned out to watch the Phoenix shoot down the Jets in an extra-time playoff thriller at Westpac Stadium last season. Can the home side clip the wings of All Whites striker Jeremy Brockie and his Jets teammates again?

Welington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:23:00 +1200

Start: 5 Jan 2011 - 12:00

Kevin Muscat’s merry men return to Wellington for another crunch midweek clash with Captain Fantastic Andrew Durante’s Phoenix at Westpac Stadium. Another huge match as two fierce rivals go at it again as the Nix look to start the New Year with a bang.

Wellington Phoenix vs Perth Glory

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:24:59 +1200

Start: 23 Jan 2011 - 12:00

God returns to Wellington with his new disciples. Former Liverpool superstar Robbie Fowler is set to revisit the capital again, this time in the purple and white stripes of the Glory. Will God be omnipotent or can the Phoenix cast out football’s deity and cause him to suffer a crisis of faith?

Wellington Phoenix vs Newcastle Jets

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:28:11 +1200

Start: 30 Jan 2011 - 12:00

The summer heat is on as the Phoenix target the Jets for another three key competition points.

Wellington Phoenix vs North Queensland Fury

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:30:20 +1200

Start: 13 Feb 2011 - 12:00

The Phoenix’s final home game of the regular season sees them locking horns once more with the Fury.

The Guru of Chai by Indian Ink Theatre Company

megans — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:33:58 +1200

Start: 15 Sep 2010 - 12:00

End: 2 Oct 2010 - 12:00

A poor chaiwallah’s (tea seller) life is changed forever when a young girl is abandoned at a busy railway station and brings the place to a standstill with the beauty of her singing. An honest young policeman falls hopelessly in love but is rejected in favour of a disreputable poet.

Vodafone Wellington Lions v Taranaki

nicoler — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:14:20 +1200

Start: 16 Oct 2010 - 12:00

No love will be lost when Hurricanes franchise partners Taranaki and Wellington meet in this highly-anticipated clash. Colin Cooper has taken the reins of an ever improving Taranaki team and he will surely have high expectations for his home province.

The Enchanted Isle

megans — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:03:19 +1200

Start: 24 Sep 2010 - 12:00

Solo Piano Recital by William Green / From Bach to Gershwin and Barber, Wagner to Lilburn and Body, this solo piano recital focuses on the small and the lyrical - often clothed in the unusual! A special emphasis on New Zealand music includes the premiere of William Green’s “Rags Without Riches”, a quirky salute to the world of ragtime.

Buddhist Rain - Caprice Arts Trust

megans — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:07:05 +1200

Start: 22 Oct 2010 - 12:00

The music we are performing was written over the past eight years, and sets poems by E. E. Cummings and Bill Manhire. These evocative (and often slightly mystifying) poems have provided us with a range of moods and emotions to play with in our musical readings of them.

The Winds of Change

megans — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:11:25 +1200

Start: 12 Nov 2010 - 12:00

Performers Amity Alton-Lee (Tenor Sax), Lucy Rainey (Soprano Sax), Greg Rogan (Alto Sax), Bryan James (Baritone Sax), Kirsten Sharman (French Horn), Rachelle Eastwood (Flute), Lucy O’Neill (Bassoon), Marianna Kennedy (Oboe), Taleim Edwards (Clarinet), Paul Romero (Piano).

Writers on Mondays

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:31:15 +1200

Start: 23 Aug 2010 - 12:00

End: 27 Sep 2010 - 12:00

23 AUGUST Miss New Zealand: Jenny Bornholdt, Victoria University's Writer in Residence talks with Damien Wilkins 30 AUGUST No Fretful Sleeper: Paul Millar talks with Mark Williams about his acclaimed new biography of Bill Pearson - he examines the pressures that shaped the author of Coal Flat and ‘Fretful Sleepers’.

NZI Sevens

nicoler — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:18:09 +1200

Start: 4 Feb 2011 - 12:00

End: 5 Feb 2011 - 12:00

The NZI Sevens is Wellington's biggest party of the year. And whether you get a ticket to this sell out event or not the city puts it on for all to enjoy.

The NZI Sevens is the chance for 16 top countries to compete in fast action packed Rugby that gets even the most reserved up in their seats cheering on their favourite team. So are you supporting the favourite or the underdog?

Silverstream Railway Fathers Day Special

megans — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:38:20 +1200

Start: 5 Sep 2010 - 12:00

Fathers ride for free when accompanied by another fare paying passenger SUNDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER. Reynolds Bach Drive off Eastern Hutt Road Silverstream Upper Hutt.

Predicament

nicoler — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:22:05 +1200

Start: 26 Aug 2010 - 12:00

End: 10 Sep 2010 - 12:00

A crime comedy set in 1930s small town New Zealand about a naive teen who conspires with two misfits to photograph and blackmail wealthy, adulterous couples. Screening at Reading, Penthouse, Lighthouse cinemas, Empire and The Embassy. See it on the opening weekend and support Wellington’s film community!

The Court Report - be part of the audience in this TV show

nicoler — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:00:30 +1200

Start: 7 Sep 2010 - 12:00

End: 7 Sep 2010 - 12:00

The Court Report is a new show on TVNZ 7 which aims to present current legal issues in an in-depth and interesting format. Each week they have a panel of experts debate the hot legal topics of the day, hosted by the well-known defence lawyer Greg King.

The December Brother

dorisy — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:45:43 +1200

Start: 12 Aug 2010 - 12:00

End: 11 Sep 2010 - 12:00

Where do you come from? What are your roots and how do they define who you are?

In her thirties, Rebecca is told she was adopted. She decides to track down her birth family but what she finds are murdered relatives, a sibling in jail, two sides to a story and no idea who to believe.

Deadly

dorisy — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:02:21 +1200

Start: 6 Oct 2010 - 12:00

End: 23 Oct 2010 - 12:00

Sixty minutes of breathtaking physical theatre, Deadly is an award winning portrayal of a relationship of a man, a woman and the 7 Deadly Sins.

Using circus, theatre and dance, Deadly explores the balance of power that exists in all relationships, Originally commissioned and created in Brazil, Deadly is performed in NZ by Argentinean artists Virginia Molina and Rodrigo Oses.

World Press Photo Exhibition 2010

dorisy — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:30:10 +1200

Start: 17 Sep 2010 - 12:00

End: 10 Oct 2010 - 12:00

The power and quality of the award-winning work from the world’s best press photographers has been on show in Wellington since 2002 and will again be at Shed 11 this year from Friday 17 September until Sunday 10 October.

Bugs, Beetles and Butterflies

dorisy — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:46:00 +1200

Start: 6 Nov 2010 - 12:00

End: 30 Jan 2011 - 12:00

Bugs, Beetles and Butterflies examines how artists are inspired by the creepy-crawlies of the natural world. Opening on November 6, the exhibition features insect-inspired works by prominent New Zealand artists including Richard Killeen, Elizabeth Thomson, Joanna Braithwaite as well as jewellery by Steph Lusted and Tania Patterson.

Small Stories

dorisy — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:00:27 +1200

Start: 28 Aug 2010 - 12:00

End: 21 Nov 2010 - 12:00

A selection of stunning jewellery from TheNewDowse collection will be showcased in a new exhibition that opens on the 28th of August. Small Stories presents works that are embedded with meaning beyond the decorative.

Slowburner

dorisy — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:22:30 +1200

Start: 23 Aug 2010 - 12:00

End: 12 Sep 2010 - 12:00

Visitors will get the opportunity to see artist Lisa Munnelly actively creating her work Motherboard (2010) in the Hirschfeld Gallery between August 23 and 27. The public and the media are invited to watch Motherboard, a large black rectangle of dense charcoal, being drawn directly onto the gallery’s wall during the first week of Munnelly’s exhibition, Slowburner.

Kin & Personals

dorisy — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:44:10 +1200

Start: 29 Jul 2010 - 12:00

End: 12 Sep 2010 - 12:00

A new combined exhibition at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery explores the dynamics of family relationships, and significant turning points in peoples’ lives.

Cirque Mother Africa - Circus of the Senses

dorisy — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:58:54 +1200

Start: 10 Sep 2010 - 12:00

End: 11 Sep 2010 - 12:00

Go on a journey to Mother Africa, a high energy circus spectacular featuring 40 performers from all over Africa – Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Egypt and South Africa.

The Gleevent

dorisy — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:12:52 +1200

Start: 24 Sep 2010 - 12:00

End: 3 Oct 2010 - 12:00

The Gleevent - inspired by Glee! It’s the concert event of the year and it’s coming to the Opera House in Wellington this September for a limited season.

All Whites vs Paraguay

nicoler — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:13:51 +1200

Start: 12 Oct 2010 - 12:00

The All Whites will play Paraguay in Wellington on Tuesday 12 October.

Toni Childs

dorisy — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:18:46 +1200

Start: 21 Oct 2010 - 12:00

Back after a 20 year hiatus, three time Grammy nominee Toni Childs is heading to the Opera House on 21 October as part of a live national tour.

Fresh from performing a string of sell-out shows in Australia earlier this year, Toni Childs will thrill you with her signature husky vocals and emotive lyrics.

Brooke Fraser

dorisy — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:24:34 +1200

Start: 29 Oct 2010 - 12:00

Brent Eccles Entertainment in association with CRS presents Brooke Fraser, returning with a new single, tour and album. Don't miss her at The Opera House in Wellington on 29 October 2010 for what promises to be a magical concert.

It’s everything you could want really if you were a fan of one of New Zealand’s most popular artists of recent times.

Dueling Pianos

wendyb — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:08:54 +1200

Start: 3 Sep 2010 - 12:00

End: 10 Sep 2010 - 12:00

Sing us a song you’re the piano man… Dueling pianos at Public, featuring Nick Tansley and Tom McLeod will battle it out to play your favorite requests on Fridays from 8:30 pm. Audience participation is a must, so be ready to clap, sing, and dance. Write it down or yell the song name out! A night of fun with dancing, tunes and laughter, what else could you be after?

Isla Grant

wendyb — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:20:54 +1200

Start: 20 Oct 2010 - 12:00

Scottish born singer-songwriter Isla Grant returns to New Zealand in 2010 with a fresh look and brand new songs, as well as old favourites.

Heath Franklin's Chopper

wendyb — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:36:38 +1200

Start: 30 Oct 2010 - 12:00

He's back! By ‘Chopular’ demand!

As seen on TV's 7 Days and The Ronnie Johns Half Hour, Heath Franklin brings his award-winning comedy alter ego, Chopper, back to NZ for a return tour of his 2009 smash hit, Harden the F**k Up, New Zealand! - this time with a lot more mongrel and a shitload more moustache.

Reel Brazil Film Festival 2010

megans — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:53:27 +1200

Start: 9 Sep 2010 - 12:00

End: 15 Sep 2010 - 12:00

The Reel Brazil Film Festival 2010 will bring heat and passion to Kiwi audiences.

The Richter City Shakedown: The Rubble Rouser

megans — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:19:27 +1200

Start: 4 Sep 2010 - 12:00

The first bout of Richter City Roller Derby’s sophomore season – Stop Drop and Roll – drew a record crowd and fans are set to pack the house this time around. Brutal Pageant narrowly edged out Smash Malice to take the season opener 125-103 in a nail bitingly close bout, with each team taking and losing the lead several times before the final whistle.

Floral Masterclass & High Tea

megans — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:35:35 +1200

Start: 18 Sep 2010 - 12:00

At our masterclass you will have the opportunity to get hands-on with flowers, and make some beautiful creations to take away with you. We will be helping you to learn skills that you can use at home whenever you feel the need to make gorgeous flowers.

We will ensure you have a lovely day and spoil you with a scrumptious High Tea at half time to keep those artistic ideas flowing.

Visa Wellington On a Plate

wendyb — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:35:24 +1200

Start: 6 Aug 2011 - 12:00

End: 21 Aug 2011 - 12:00

Wellington's culinary festival, Wellington On a Plate, returns for 2011. Get your knives and forks out from 6 - 21 August 2011 for a tasty lineup of culinary experiences and festival events to please every palate and every budget.

Spring Festival

wendyb — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:38:27 +1200

Start: 18 Sep 2010 - 12:00

End: 3 Oct 2010 - 12:00

Celebrate the end of winter and the arrival of spring at Wellington’s annual Spring Festival. Revel in the glorious colours and fragrance of spring flowers at the Wellington Botanic Garden and see Otari-Wilton’s Bush at its best.