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Kia ora from everyone at Pātaka, albeit from our various offsite bubbles. Although Pātaka isn't physically open to the public, we are doing our best to stay connected and keep you all informed during this surreal time by utilising our various online/social ... Read more...

Bounty Films is excited to announce the global video-on-demand release of the Science Fiction-Thriller , "Another Plan from Outer Space" . It will be available globally via Prime Video and Vimeo on Demand on the 10th April. "Another Plan ... Read more...

Together at home Rotorua Join us for a series of live-streamed Solo sessions with artists live streaming from their Whare, to yours. Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 8 PM – 8:45 PM | FB/IG/Spotify: @nativenationsmusic Marcus Ridge is a Diné, (Navajo), ... Read more...

The Netball Mainland Zone has confirmed today that the organisation has recommended to its members at its 2020 Annual General Meeting on Saturday the 4th of April that it be placed in voluntary liquidation. This recommendation was accepted by the members ... Read more...

CoNZealand, 78th Worldcon host, announced two New Zealand artists selected to create the bases for the 2020 Hugo Awards and the 1945 Retro Hugos. The Hugo Awards are a major highlight of every Worldcon, recognising the best science fiction or fantasy ... Read more...

While New Zealanders stay at home due to the COVID-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown, Vodafone NZ has launched a four-part concert series in partnership with Live Nation, streaming live performances from local musicians into homes around the country. Vodafone Lounge ... Read more...

The world is stressed out by coronavirus. According to a recent survey, nearly half of Americans are anxious about contracting COVID-19, and four in 10 Americans are worried about getting seriously ill or dying from it. Businesses are shutting their ... Read more...

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will debut a video of a concert performance on its website for New Zealanders to enjoy during the COVID-19 restrictions. An Instrumental Voyage - Pae Tawhiti, Pae Tata was recorded in 2019 as part of Tuia Encounters 250 ... Read more...

Whale Tales is on the hunt for artists to be a part of a truly magical event coming to Auckland in Summer/Autumn 2021. For 10 weeks, Whale Tales ,a public art sculpture trail exploring Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, will showcase 70 tails illustrated by ... Read more...

With all live performances cancelled or postponed, NO Productions are delighted to present their favourite show Unforgotten - now in a new format as a teleplay! What is a teleplay? It may sound ghastly. And yet… don’t dismiss it! The TV version ... Read more...