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Hidden Treasure: Dog Days Past

Arts & Culture

This kurī, or Polynesian dog, carved from kānuka wood may be small but it is highly significant. It was found in Moncks Cave, Redcliffs, and ...

 

Tami Neilson is tearing into town

Arts & Culture - What's On

Vocal force Tami Neilson is set to blow audiences away at Isaac Theatre Royal this September with rip-roaring tunes and a snap of swagger. With ...

 

Limited-edition urban art prints dropping at Fiksate

Arts & Culture - Explore

New limited-edition signed prints are dropping at Fiksate Gallery every month, but you’ll have to be quick to get your hands on one. Pick up a ...

 

Canterbury Film Society's big-screen bonanza

Arts & Culture

In a world of Netflix, Neon and YouTube, we have access at home to a huge range of cheap and readily-available content. What’s missing is the joy ...

 

Regular ROFL at Christchurch's dedicated comedy club

Arts & Culture

With the opening of the Good Times Comedy Club this year, Christchurchers have a dedicated digs for a good guffaw. The bar’s comedy might be what ...

 

Q&A: Joshua Guillemot-Rodgerson

People - Arts & Culture

Returned to New Zealand, Christchurch boy and international dancer Joshua Guillemot-Rodgerson has joined forces with Royal New Zealand Ballet in ...

 

Entertain Me - Winter 2020

Arts & Culture - What's On

We round up three great films, reads, shows to bingewatch, new albums to treat your ears to and a couple of decent podcasts to ...

 

Women take the lead this year in ballet

Arts & Culture - What's On

This Royal New Zealand Ballet season represents a new era in dance, with the powerful programme’s full repertoire choreographed by women. The ...

 

Christchurch venues to host the New Zealand International Film Festival

Arts & Culture - What's On

Christchurch screenings of Whānau Mārama - The New Zealand International Film Festival begins tonight, showcasing critically-acclaimed home-grown ...

 

Q&A: Flox

People - Arts & Culture

Flox, AKA Hayley King is one of New Zealand’s coolest contemporary artists and we’re seeing her distinctive spraycan handywork all over the ...

 

New Zealand International Film Festival is coming to Christchurch theatres

Arts & Culture - What's On

With all the craziness of 2020, NZIFF decided to stream its films to watch when and where you want. You can also catch selected viewings at ...

 

What to see and do for Matariki in Christchurch

Arts & Culture - What's On - Word on the Street

Matariki, the Māori New Year, coincides with the rise of the Matariki star cluster, which this year begins on July 13, with educational events ...

 

Theatrical thawing: What to see at The Court Theatre this winter

Word on the Street - Arts & Culture

The Court Theatre is reopening its doors with the Winter Warmer series of four shows through July and August. We’ve been waiting in the wings for ...

 

A little light in the dark months

Arts & Culture - What's On

Christchurch is about to get lit, with big lighting installations throughout the city in July. More than 20 installations created by Christchurch ...

 

The show must go on: New Zealand Opera is back

Arts & Culture - What's On

You can stop holding your breath, the opera is back! New Zealand is leading the way with the imminent return of live opera performances. New ...

 

10 top playlists to bring the mood

Word on the Street - Arts & Culture

We’ve pulled together our fave Spotify playlists to get you through the lockdown with a spring in your step. For a playlist to suit any mood and ...

 

Entertain Me - May 2020

Arts & Culture

We round up three great reads, shows to bingewatch, new albums to treat your ears to and a couple of decent podcasts to ...

 

20 top reads for inspiration and escape

Word on the Street - Arts & Culture

Whether you’re a bookworm or just looking to pick up a good read to escape the perils of trash TV, Cityscape has pulled together our ...

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