Hotspot: works by Kate Walker at the Suter Gallery
Hotspot, an exhibition of works by Kate Walker, opens at Nelson's Suter Gallery on 10 August. Along with paintings by Walker, the exhibition features collaborative video works by the artist with…
TheNewDowse welcomes 100,000th visitor
Since opening its doors in mid-February, TheNewDowse has played host to more than 100,000 people - twice the number of visitors in an equivalent period prior to the recent $6.25 million dollar…
100 years of Reed Publishing at National Library
A new exhibition opening at the National Library Gallery on 10 August celebrates the centenary of the publishing house.
PlayRight 07 winners announced
Three winners have been announced in the SmackBang Theatre Co.'s PlayRight Writers' Competition. After hearing all the finalist's plays read last week at the Herald Theatre, the judges - Pip Hall,…
Seraphine Pick: recent paintings at RAMP Gallery
As part of the SPARK International Festival of Media Arts and Design, RAMP Gallery is presenting a series of recent paintings by Seraphine Pick, courtesy of Michael Lett in Auckland and Hamish McKay…
Air NZ and acclaimed filmmaker launch scholarship
Internationally acclaimed NZ-born director Martin Campbell has been brought on board as mentor for Air New Zealand's new scholarship within the Inspiring New Zealanders programme . The new…
Financial support for Auckland's thriving performing arts scene
Auckland City Council's support for the performing arts continues in 2007 with significant grants being made to three of the city's major providers of opera, orchestra and theatre. Image: The…
Size matters for Footnote Dance
For their 2007 Forte season, NZ contemporary dance company Footnote presents Miniatures, choreographed by Malia Johnston. The piece explores the beauty of the small things in life, and the…
The MsBehaviour Files: Comics
I have never considered myself a comics geek, but they have definitely had an influence on me - from my Manga purple hair like Futurama's Leela to the name of our label TMet Recordings as an homage…
Outrageous Fortune dominates Air NZ Screen Awards
It was a big one for the Wests last night, with Outrageous Fortune taking home six awards from the 2007 Air New Zealand Screen Awards. The country's most prestigious film and television industry…
Winners announced for 2007 Montana Book Awards
Wellington writer Lloyd Jones' winning streak continues, with his novel Mister Pip receiving the 2007 Montana Book Award for fiction or poetry, as well as the Reader's Choice Award. The 2007 Montana…
Rip It Up celebrates 30th birthday
1977 was a watershed year in the history of rock'n'roll: the Sex Pistols recorded Never Mind The Bollocks, Hello Sailor released its self-titled debut album and The Commodores were on the front cover…