In its biggest display of contemporary art to date, the gallery will exhibit 50 works – of which 20 are commissions – across a range of media including sound, textiles, photography, moving-image, sculpture and painting. christchurchartgallery.org.nz

Celebrating the work of artist Maureen Lander, this exhibition features String Games, commissioned for the opening of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in 1998, and Wai o te Marama, a new addition to the gallery’s collection. christchurchartgallery.org.nz

Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone perform an evening of stories and songs including selections from their latest studio album. premier.ticketek.co.nz

The smash-hit UK stage adaptation of the blockbuster movie about a group of British retirees embarking on a new life. eventfinda.co.nz

Mark Hadlow and Lara Macgregor are the titular Mr and Mrs in this mix of farce, comedy and conflict set backstage on opening night of a production of the Scottish play.