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A blessing in the skies - 171 | Regional News

A blessing in the skies

Everyone’s favourite aunty from Bulls, one Ms Pamela Hancock, will start spreadin’ the news about the city that never sleeps in Pam’s Big Apple this Eat Drink Play festival.

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Winter starts now! - 171 | Regional News

Winter starts now!

Warren Miller’s 72nd feature film makes its way to Wellington during its snow film tour. Packed with winter adventures in some amazing places, this exciting documentary is a must see for any winter or film fan.

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The world behind the work - 171 | Regional News

The world behind the work

Alt-indie musician Anthonie Tonnon is finally heading out on the Leave Love Out of this Tour with his latest album and full band in tow.

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The arts are what bind us - 171 | Regional News

The arts are what bind us

Regional News caught up with former Governor-General of New Zealand Dame Patsy Reddy, who has been appointed a trustee of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) Foundation.

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A defiant roar against despair - 171 | Regional News

A defiant roar against despair

A celebration of nature and magic, with swirls of fine line inkwork and washes of shimmering gold, Pepper Raccoon’s first solo exhibition explores what happens when the natural world evolves beyond what we imagine.

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The ancient artform of tapestry  - 171 | Regional News

The ancient artform of tapestry

New Zealand artist Patricia Armour explores her interpretations of Greek mythology through the ancient artform of tapestry. This series of work is based loosely on the origin story of the Pleiades constellation.

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