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Humanity’s maddest edges - 233 | Regional News

Humanity’s maddest edges

Take a deep dive into the world of psychopaths and mental health labelling with best-selling author Jon Ronson on the 26th of November at The Opera House.

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A release and a rallying cry - 233 | Regional News

A release and a rallying cry

Wellington-based indie rock artist Bianca Bailey – known as Wiri Donna – has just unleashed her new EP In My Chambers and is taking to the road with her full band to celebrate it.

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Synergy in motion - 233 | Regional News

Synergy in motion

Just after he touched down in Wellington for the first time, Academy Award-winning filmmaker, director, and animator Mark Andrews chatted with Alessia about his career, his passion, and the project that brings him to Pōneke.

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Dean & Britta On Fire - 233 | Regional News

Dean & Britta On Fire

Dean Wareham takes us through his career highlights – from playing Glastonbury with Galaxie 500 to supporting The Velvet Underground with Luna to meeting David Bowie with Dean & Britta, who are coming to Welly this summer.

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Jeepers, creepers! - 233 | Regional News

Jeepers, creepers!

Zoinks! Something is afoot down at Ivy Bar and Cabaret. The Mystery Inc gang are in the house, but they need your help to crack the case at Scooby Doo Drag Show on the 22nd of November.

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Ode to solitude - 233 | Regional News

Ode to solitude

Gavin Chai crafts scenes of contemporary life that capture an individual’s inner world. In his newest exhibition Ode to solitude at Page Galleries until the 30th of November, he showcases his new ceramic works.

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