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VIDEO: opera soared from the historic Strand Arcade bridges
If you missed Opera in the Strand here's a taste.
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Seal of approval for Motairehe Road
What was once a bumpy ride has been smoothed by a seal extension on Motairehe Road
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From counselling to student radio – a variety of grants awarded
More than 40 successful grant applicants are progressing initiatives to benefit the community through Waitematā Local Board's grant programme
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Funding goes to a range of projects on the motu
Thirteen successful grant applicants have been allocated funding at Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board's April business meeting.
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Midtown erupts into song this May for New Zealand Music Month
New Zealand Music Month is spilling into the streets, squares and laneways of Tāmaki Makaurau this autumn.
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Board grants help at local level
Over $30,000 was allocated to community groups in the Waiheke Local Board’s April grants round.
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Dance to the beats of Africa
Freyberg Square will move to the drumbeats of Africa on Friday 3 May when Ellen Melville Centre hosts an Afrikan Market between 4pm and 8pm, ushering in Africa Month and New Zealand Music Month side by side.
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Calling all community groups in Waitematā
Grants of up to $3,000 are up for grabs to help the community deliver positive outcomes for the local area.
Events
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A Niu Dawn
New Zealand-born Samoan and Tongan artists respond to the 1970s Dawn Raids in Aotearoa.
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Arca Arcade "Round One"
This exhibition reimagines the golden era of gaming as modern art.
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Romesh Ranganathan – Hustle
Join Romesh as he examines all of these issues and more while providing no real answers.
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Eric Idle – Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live!
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening with comedy legend Eric Idle.
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Camping
Over one raucous night in Lovers' Cove, cocktails are downed, catfights explode, and repressed de...
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NZTrio: Triptych 3 – Untamed Hope
We proudly present a new commission by Kiwi composer Eva Bedggood, offering a fresh perspective a...
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Bach Musica NZ: Bach Christmas Oratorio (parts 4-6)
Bach Musica NZ, conducted by their Music Director Rita Paczian, will be joined by vocal soloists...
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