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New Plymouth’s Len Lye Centre a finalist in World Architecture Festival Awards

New Plymouth’s Len Lye Centre has been named as a finalist in the prestigious World Architecture Festival Awards. The Awards celebrate global architectural excellence and are judged…

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Jul 8, 2016 Attractions / Culture / Design /

 
 

Report confirms seismic issues with Hamilton’s Founders Theatre

An independent report on Founders Theatre in Hamilton has confirmed the facility is earthquake prone and will require seismic strengthening as anticipated, if upgraded to serve the city…

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Jul 7, 2016 Culture / Design / Entertainment / Safety / Venues /

 
 

Survey shows tourists prefer to spend time in happier countries

Researchers at the Swinburne University of Tecnology have discovered that a nation’s perceived happiness can be an asset that attracts tourists. Finance lecturer Dr Reza Tajaddini…

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Jul 5, 2016 Culture / Marketing / Tourism /

 
 

21st Biennale of Sydney appoints first Asian Artistic Director

The Biennale of Sydney has announced Mami Kataoka of Tokyo's Mori Art Museum (MAM) as the Artistic Director of the 21st Biennale of Sydney to be held in 2018. Kataoka, MAM’s…

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Jul 5, 2016 Culture / Entertainment / Events /

 
 

New Zealand arts practitioners to develop skills in world’s leading festival city

Six New Zealand arts practitioners will be attending the renowned Edinburgh festivals in August to pursue opportunities to present work and to build professional skills and networks as…

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Jul 4, 2016 Culture / Education / Entertainment /

 
 

Auckland Museum marks digital milestone

Auckland War Memorial Museum’s Future Museum strategy has marked another milestone in delivery with close to one million records now free and available to the public online.…

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Jul 1, 2016 Attractions / Culture / Technology / Tourism /

 
 

Helpmann Awards to honour Michael Lynch

In celebrating Australia’s live performance industry, the upcoming 2016 Helpmann Awards will honour the career of Australian arts administrators Michael Lynch CBE AM. Live…

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Jun 30, 2016 Culture / Entertainment / Events / Marketing / Venues /

 
 

Athletes coalition calls for human rights to be central to mega-events

UNI World Athletes, the global association for professional sportspeople, have highlighted the significant human rights risks and challenges at every stage of the lifecycle of a major…

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Jun 28, 2016 Culture / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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