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A decade of Regional News - 235 | Regional News

A decade of Regional News

This January is our birthday – the big 1-0. As we round up the past decade of Regional News, you might be able to help us settle a debate: should our 10th birthday party be dinosaur or Spider-Man themed?

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Mischief and mayhem - 235 | Regional News

Mischief and mayhem

Fun! Fun! Fun is on its way to Carterton, Lower Hutt, and Paraparaumu with Dr Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat – Live on Stage careening into theatres this 15th, 16th, and 17th of January.

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This is forever - 235 | Regional News

This is forever

The legendary SIX60 will hit Brewtown in Upper Hutt on the 1st of February. We caught up with bassist Chris Mac about the Grassroots Tour City Edition and more.

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Wellington Silver Screeners: Dana Leaming - 235 | Regional News

Wellington Silver Screeners: Dana Leaming

Now the proud creative force behind the show Not Even, Dana Leaming tells Alessia all about her journey, gushes about Wellington, and chats about the inspiration behind her hit TV show.

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Time, memory, whakapapa - 235 | Regional News

Time, memory, whakapapa

Encounter four artists’ personal archives as they explore time, memory, and whakapapa. City Gallery Te Whare Toi’s Meditations takes up residence in the National Library Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa until the 1st of March.

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High on Life - 235 | Regional News

High on Life

American comedian Josh Wolf will be back on New Zealand soil this Valentine’s Day, and he couldn’t be more excited. Catch his brand-new comedy hour High on Life featuring his son Jacob.

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