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World of WearableArt Awards Show Wellington 27 Sep-7 Oct 2012
New Zealand's iconic art event
The Montana World of WearableArtTM Awards Show is an annual non-stop spectacular held in Wellington. Artists and designers from New Zealand and all around the world enter garments that are presented in a unique two hour theatrical extravaganza.
In Wellington City Performing Arts
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World of WearableArt Awards Show Wellington 27 Sep-7 Oct 2012 New Zealand's iconic art event
NZI Rugby Sevens 3-4 February 2012 Wellington
Great rugby, great festival, great weekend!
The NZI Rugby Sevens is Wellington's biggest party of the year! Held annually in February at Westpac Stadium, excited fans can expect two action packed days & nights of rugby, costumes & partying! Other events include a colourful Street Parade & massive Street Party on the Saturday night.
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NZI Rugby Sevens 3-4 February 2012 Wellington Great rugby, great festival, great weekend!
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Grahame Sydney: Down South - Recent Paintings
Grahame Sydney: Down South - Recent Paintings 2001 – 2011 is a survey of artist Grahame Sydney's work in the past decade. One of New Zeala.... >>more
PATAKA Museum of Arts and Cultures, Porirua - Mana
Wednesday 28th September to Monday 6th February 11.00 am
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The Makers of Modern New Zealand
The Makers of Modern New Zealand 1930-1990, curated by Brian Easton. 60 portraits representing transformational change in NZ Reflecting Man.... >>more
Shed 11, Wellington
Friday 25th November to Sunday 12th February 10.30 am
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Unveiled: 200 Years of Wedding Fashion
Unveiled showcases 200 years of extraordinary wedding fashion from one of the world’s most superb collections – that of the Victoria and.... >>more
Te Papa, Wellington
Tuesday 20th December to Sunday 22nd April 10.00 am
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Waitangi Day with The Yoots
Come sing along with the Yoots at Kāpiti's Waitangi Day commemoration in full view of the island where the Treaty was signed by Te Ati Awa .... >>more
Campbell Park, Paekakariki
Monday 6th February 10.00 am
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Radio Active Presents: One Love 2012
RadioActive.fm presents: One Love – Concrete Jungle. One Love returns with free love on the Wellington waterfront. Wellingtonians can re.... >>more
Foxglove Bar and Kitchen, Wellington
Monday 6th February to Tuesday 7th February 12.00 pm
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Waitangi Day: New Treaty Militia
Award-winning performance artist Cat Ruka presents her latest work, New Treaty Militia. New Treaty Militia explores the Treaty of Waitangi .... >>more
Te Papa, Wellington
Monday 6th February 1.00 pm
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Evening Yoga Classes
On the go? Healium's evening yoga classes are 45 minutes long: complete strengthening and stretching workouts that are fast, invigorating, a.... >>more
Healium, Wellington
Monday 5th September to Thursday 1st March 5.30 pm
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Local Knowledge
Local Knowledge is a new exhibition that examines the specifics of location and time and what it means to be at home. It features works by a.... >>more
The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt
Saturday 17th December to Sunday 22nd April 10.00 am
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Quick Introduction to Meditation
We will introduce you to the meditation techniques we have learned from our Tibetan Lamas. The power of our lineage lies in practice: duri.... >>more
Powa Centre, Wellington
Monday 7th November to Monday 7th May 7.30 pm
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Bedazzled
Be bedazzled by the opulent costumes of New Zealand designer Kristian Fredrikson. The exhibition includes gorgeous garments and detailed dra.... >>more
The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt
Saturday 26th November to Sunday 4th March 10.00 am
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Japanese Language Lessons
Since 2008, JETAA (JET Alumni Association) Wellington has held Japanese lessons in Wellington. Initially, these were targeted at recently re.... >>more
Embassy of Japan, Wellington
Monday 14th November to Monday 6th February 6.00 pm
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Interislander Summer Festival Tauherenikau Races
Set at one of the most picturesque racecourses in New Zealand, enjoy a day of relaxation and a wonderful country racing atmosphere at the In.... >>more
Tauherenikau Racecourse, Featherston
Monday 6th February 9.30 am
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Lunchtime Yoga Classes
Want a great lunch break? Healium's midday power yoga classes are 45 minutes long: complete strengthening and stretching workouts that are f.... >>more
Healium, Wellington
Monday 14th November to Friday 2nd March 12.15 pm
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Prospect: New Zealand Art Now
Prospect is a well-known and highly anticipated fixture in New Zealand’s contemporary art calendar. This summer, City Gallery Wellington.... >>more
City Gallery Wellington, Wellington
Saturday 26th November to Sunday 12th February 10.00 am
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A Mobile Library
Art and text are inseparable. Catalogues, monographs, exhibition notes, and wall labels surround artworks in a buzzing cloud of words while .... >>more
City Gallery Wellington, Wellington
Saturday 26th November to Sunday 12th February 10.00 am
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Jubilee/Hapu - Celebrating 25 Years of Whitireia
Whitireia Polytechnic has always had a strong relationship with Pataka (and its predecessor Page 90). Exhibitions of student work have been .... >>more
PATAKA Museum of Arts and Cultures, Porirua - Mana
Saturday 19th November to Monday 6th February 10.00 am
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Iti Bity - Toys From the PATAKA Collection
Pataka is delighted to be able to show off a major part of its miniature figures collection. Collected by Mr J G Penman and bequeathed to th.... >>more
PATAKA Museum of Arts and Cultures, Porirua - Mana
Saturday 3rd December to Sunday 12th February 10.00 am
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New Zealand Dharma Celebration 2012
- Long life - Wisdom - Good fortune Open to everyone, this annual four days event is an opportunity to enjoy a spiritual holiday of teachin.... >>more
Camp Kaitoke - YMCA, Upper Hutt
Friday 3rd February to Monday 6th February 8.00 pm
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Midday Yoga Classes
These 45-minute sessions will help carry you through the day and reduce the build up of work-related stress and fatigue. Providing a revital.... >>more
Yoga in Daily Life Centre, Wellington
Tuesday 24th January to Wednesday 29th February 12.15 pm
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Grandparents Free Day
Bring along the grandkids, and grandparents swim for free this Waitangi Day. Normal pool entry applies..... >>more
Wainuiomata Summer Pool, Lower Hutt
Monday 6th February 9.00 am
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Mary Curtis: Metadecorative
Pataka is pleased to present Metadecorative, an important exhibition of work for contemporary jeweller Mary Curtis. Embodying her wide rangi.... >>more
PATAKA Museum of Arts and Cultures, Porirua - Mana
Saturday 28th January to Sunday 26th February 10.00 am
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Waikanathlon
Waikanae all-comers triathlon, duathlon, fun run & swim run. This triathlon, duathlon, fun run, swim run or swim is achievable for anyone. .... >>more
Marina Lagoon Park, Waikanae
Monday 6th February 9.00 am
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Raw Meat Comedy
Comics, poets, improvisers, musical comedians - all are welcome at the Humorous Arts Trust’s Raw Meat open mic comedy. Comedy gold and co.... >>more
The Fringe Bar, Wellington
Monday 16th January to Monday 30th April 8.00 pm
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Teddy Bears Picnic
The annual Teddy Bears Picnic at Rear of Southwards Car Museum Bring your favourite teddy bear along and be in to win some great prizes. .... >>more
Southward Car Museum, Paraparaumu
Monday 6th February 11.00 am
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Orongomai Marae Open Day and Waitangi Celebration
Orongomai Marae invites the community to help them celebrate Waitangi Day. The day boasts continual entertainment from traditional, contempo.... >>more
Orongomai Marae, Upper Hutt
Monday 6th February 9.00 am
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Hihi Kanapa - Gleaming Rays of The Sun
Exhibition starts 3 February 2012 until 19 February 2012. An exhibition of weaving and carving works by tutors Kohai Grace and James Molnar.... >>more
PATAKA Museum of Arts and Cultures, Porirua - Mana
Friday 3rd February to Sunday 19th February 10.00 am
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All’s Welly and Good
“Wellington has tonnes of talent.” Visit Artrium Gallery to experience scenes of the Windy City, local flora and fauna; a spectacular a.... >>more
Artrium Gallery, Wellington
Thursday 2nd February to Tuesday 28th February 5.30 pm
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Pauline Bern: Colonial Goose - Jewellery
Pauline Bern's distinctive contemporary jewellery exhibition, previously shown at Object Space in Auckland, is now being shown in Wellington.... >>more
AVID Gallery, Wellington
Saturday 4th February to Wednesday 15th February 10.00 am
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Ronald McDonald House Spade Exhibit
Dig deep for our new House! These spades were used in our official ground breaking in July 2011. They were painted by New Zealand artists an.... >>more
New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, Wellington
Friday 3rd February to Sunday 12th February 10.00 am
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Atelia Ted Noten: Wanna Swap Your Ring?
Ted Noten is the 2012 Dutch Artist of the Year. Almost everyone will grin when recognising the “burden” of what to do with the jeweller.... >>more
Gilberd Marriott Gallery, Wellington
Wednesday 1st February to Tuesday 14th February 11.00 am
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Amy Audubon: Drown
What is the nature of our identity? Drown is an installation that asks the viewer to enter the art and travel through different spaces and m.... >>more
Downstage Theatre, Wellington
Monday 30th January to Friday 10th February 5.00 pm
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Waitangi Weekend Running
Silver Stream Railway will be running 2 of its operating steam locomotives this coming Waitangi Weekend. Our big locomotive C847 built in 19.... >>more
Silver Stream Railway, Upper Hutt
Sunday 5th February to Monday 6th February 11.00 am
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Treaty of Waitangi Floortalks
Nau mai, haere mai! Learn about New Zealand’s founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, by joining a half-hour floortalk through our Trea.... >>more
Te Papa, Wellington
Monday 6th February 1.00 pm
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Festival of the Elements
Helen Smith 11.15 The Sybils – poetry performance entitled “Here on Earth” 12.05 Three Y’s Women – �.... >>more
PATAKA Museum of Arts and Cultures, Porirua - Mana
Monday 6th February 11.00 am
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Reggae Night with Long Shen Dao
One night only in Wellington! Don't miss this unique chance to hear touring Chinese reggae band Long Shen Dao, fresh from sell-out performan.... >>more
San Francisco Bath House, Wellington
Tuesday 7th February 7.00 pm
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Samoa and Germany: Old Ties and New Relationships
This exhibition investigates the impact of the profoundly significant historical relationship between Germany and Samoa between 1900 - 1914 .... >>more
PATAKA Museum of Arts and Cultures, Porirua - Mana
Sunday 13th November to Sunday 19th February 11.00 am
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The Motor Camp - Return Season
The Motor Camp A comedy by Dave Armstrong Based on a story by Danny Mulheron Directed by Danny Mulheron Circa One 21 January – 18 February.... >>more
Circa Theatre, Wellington
Friday 20th January to Saturday 18th February 8.00 pm
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Landscapes of Memory: Kate de Goldi and Lloyd Jones
In October 2012, New Zealand will be the Guest of Honour at the world’s biggest literary event, the Frankfurt Book Fair. To celebrate this.... >>more
City Gallery Wellington, Wellington
Tuesday 7th February 6.00 pm
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Live Music
Every Tuesday at The Library - live music and two for one desserts. Free entry. The Library Reading room / Lounge bar / Live music / Sweet.... >>more
The Library, Wellington
Tuesday 21st June to Tuesday 18th December 5.00 pm
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Poker Night
The Big Kumara Poker Night is a weekly Texas Hold Em poker tournament. Free to enter, and with a generous cash prize of $200, as well as bar.... >>more
The Big Kumara, Wellington
Tuesday 5th July to Tuesday 8th January 6.30 pm
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Ruggernomics
Ruggernomics or rugby and economics features banknotes and coins from the 20 countries who are participating in the Rugby World Cup. Also on.... >>more
Reserve Bank Museum, Wellington
Tuesday 13th September to Saturday 31st March 9.30 am
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Michel Tuffery: Saimani Samoa
Innovative and mesmerising. Tuffery's new suite of paintings, sculpture and multimedia installation, evoke the depth and texture of the stor.... >>more
PATAKA Museum of Arts and Cultures, Porirua - Mana
Sunday 13th November to Sunday 19th February 11.00 am
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Find the Wild Birds of Waikanae Estuary
Every Tuesday, 10 January until the 28 February. How many wild birds can you identify whilst touring the Waikanae Estuary Reserves? -- 64 .... >>more
Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve, Paraparaumu
Tuesday 10th January to Tuesday 28th February 10.00 am
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Cooking Classes
Authentic Indian cooking classes. Vegetarian cooking from North India. At the Brooklyn Community Centre’s kitchen on Harrison street durin.... >>more
Brooklyn Community Centre, Wellington
Sunday 8th January to Tuesday 14th February 6.00 pm
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Christchurch Earthquake Relief Concerts
British 'cellist and pianist Léonie Adams and Michael Higgins are coming over to NZ in February doing a concert and workshop tour. Christc.... >>more
St Andrews on the Terrace, Wellington
Tuesday 7th February 7.30 pm
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Belly Dance Classes - American Tribal Style (ATS)
American Tribal Style bellydance (ATS) is an improvised group style with foundations in Middle Eastern dance. Students gain strength, co-ord.... >>more
Tarrant Dance Studios, Wellington
Tuesday 17th January to Tuesday 10th April 7.30 pm
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Homeward Stretch After-work Pilates
Relax after work whilst developing core strength. - Relieve stress; - Relieve back pain; - Improve co-ordination; - Build long and lean mus.... >>more
St Andrews on the Terrace, Wellington
Tuesday 10th January to Tuesday 10th April 5.30 pm
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Zumba Fitness Classes
Early Tuesday evening Zumba Fitness fun. Easy to follow 50 mins of fabulous Latino dance and fitness. It's exercise in disguise! Come along .... >>more
Holy Cross Parish, Wellington
Tuesday 24th January to Tuesday 19th June 6.00 pm
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Wellington Storytellers' Cafe
Open to all storylovers. Stories will be aimed at an adult audience. As well as guest performances there is usually an opportunity for short.... >>more
Toi Poneke Arts Centre, Wellington
Tuesday 7th February to Tuesday 4th December 7.30 pm
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Julia deVille - Night's Plutonian Shore
Julia DeVille is a jewellery artist, from Wellington but now based in Melbourne. She appears at Gilberd Marriott Gallery in conjunction with.... >>more
Gilberd Marriott Gallery, Wellington
Tuesday 7th February to Tuesday 14th February 11.00 am
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