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A sort of soft carnage - 181 | Regional News

A sort of soft carnage

New Zealand actor and comedian Brynley Stent is bringing her sold-out, critically acclaimed solo sketch comedy show Soft Carnage to Wellington from the 11th to the 15th of October.

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Show Me Shorts! - 181 | Regional News

Show Me Shorts!

The popular Show Me Shorts Film Festival is back, screening over 90 of the very best short films made by filmmakers in Aotearoa and across the world.

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Artworks of national significance - 181 | Regional News

Artworks of national significance

Gathered Voices: Highlights of the Fletcher Trust Collection displays 18 beautiful figure-based works from one of the most prestigious private art collections in Aotearoa.

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A taste of arts and culture  - 181 | Regional News

A taste of arts and culture

The Festival of India invites you to enjoy traditional performances, music, and food during a fun weekend of arts and culture in Kapiti.

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A vehicle for connection - 181 | Regional News

A vehicle for connection

After five long years, Canadian soul-Americana artist Frazey Ford is heading to New Zealand to celebrate the release of her third solo album, the critically acclaimed U kin B the Sun.

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Where stories are told - 181 | Regional News

Where stories are told

Sarah Bolland is the co-director of The Cuba Press in Wellington. We caught up to chat about the ins and outs of running an independent publishing house as part of a small team of just three.

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