Issue 174, June 21, 2022

Bistecca alla Fiorentina – T-Bone y’all

T-Bone is “excited, elated, and extremely happy” for the upcoming release of their debut album Good ‘N Greasy, which they’ll serve rare and juicy to San Fran audiences on the 30^th of June.

Ana Sciascia is Porirua proud

New director of Pātaka Art + Museum in Porirua, Ana Sciascia, opens up about her love for the local region and her exciting new position.

Is it your birthday?

Vera Ellen made her Flying Nun debut with It’s Your Birthday in October last year. Now, the Wellington and Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter is finally touring it.

Bring on the next 100 years

After being closed for more than three years, Wellington is finally able to celebrate the official opening of St James Theatre.

An expectation to win

As the leader of the most successful professional basketball franchise in Aotearoa, Wellington Saints captain Kenneth Tuffin is helping his side play to their full potential.

And the olive keeps rising

Fresh from their turn on TVNZ’s 60 Seconds, sketch-circus trio Laser Kiwi will celebrate the humble olive at Te Auaha from the 30^th of June until the 2^nd of July.

Testimonials

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– Lynsey, reader, Aro Valley

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– Kirsten Mason, general manager, Orchestra Wellington

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– Michelle Lafferty, director, Elephant Publicity

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