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Last Post Ceremony
Every day at 5pm, a Last Post ceremony is conducted on the forecourt of the National War Memorial in Wellington. The service, which lasts ap.... >>more
Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Wellington
Wednesday 9th September to Sunday 11th November 12.00 am
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Number One Field Punishment
In July 1917 conscientious objector Archibald Baxter was marched from his Wellington prison cell. He was forced up the gangplank of the troo.... >>more
Wellington Museum, Wellington
Sunday 15th January to Sunday 11th November 3.00 pm
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Chinese Mandarin Level 1 Beginners Course
Euroasia is New Zealand's premier private provider of services in the area of foreign languages and cultures. Visit our website for other le.... >>more
Euroasia, Wellington
Monday 15th January to Sunday 28th January 11.00 pm
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Korean Level 1 Beginners Course
Euroasia is New Zealand's premier private provider of services in the area of foreign languages and cultures. Visit our website for other le.... >>more
Euroasia, Wellington
Monday 15th January to Sunday 28th January 11.00 pm
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Japanese Level 1 Beginners Course
Euroasia is New Zealand's premier private provider of services in the area of foreign languages and cultures. Visit our website for other le.... >>more
Euroasia, Wellington
Monday 15th January to Sunday 28th January 11.00 pm
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The East Pointers (CAN) & Mel Parsons
After bringing down the house at WOMAD this year, JUNO-Award winning Canadian trio The East Pointers announce their return to New Zealand in.... >>more
St Peters Hall, Paekakariki
Wednesday 24th January 1.00 am
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Mindfulness & Resilience
Never has Resilience been more necessary in work and life.  Mindfulness can help unlock our potential and become more calm, focused and res.... >>more
Thistle Hall, Wellington
Tuesday 23rd January to Wednesday 24th January 10.00 pm
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Remembering the 28th Māori Battalion
Kia maharatia te Rōpū Rua Tekau mā Waru / Remembering the 28th Māori Battalion. The Māori Battalion volunteered two days after the Sec.... >>more
Nga Taonga Sound & Vision, Wellington
Tuesday 23rd January to Friday 26th January 10.30 pm
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Eagle vs Shark
Before Thor: Ragnarok, before Hunt for the Wilderpeople, before What We Do in the Shadows, before Boy there was Eagle vs Shark, Taika Waitit.... >>more
Nga Taonga Sound & Vision, Wellington
Thursday 18th January to Friday 26th January 12.00 am
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Cirque Grande
Brand new circus on its very first tour in New Zealand. KJ's "Cirque Grande" - all new circus sensation presents world-class acts from arou.... >>more
Elsdon Park, Porirua - Mana
Thursday 18th January to Sunday 28th January 7.00 pm
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The Medicine Stand-up Comedy
Wellington's award-winning weekly Wednesday night stand-up comedy show, bringing you a line-up of the funniest comedians: every Wednesday at.... >>more
The Fringe Bar, Wellington
Wednesday 24th January to Wednesday 31st January 12.00 am
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Introduction to Transcendental Meditation
You are very welcome to come to one of the free introductory talks about Transcendental Meditation. The Transcendental Meditation technique.... >>more
Transcendental Meditation Wellington, Wellington
Tuesday 23rd January to Sunday 28th January 11.00 pm
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Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War
Te Papa is combining the worlds of movies, model-making, and museums to create an exhibition like no other. Gallipoli: The scale of our war.... >>more
Te Papa, Wellington
Wednesday 30th November to Monday 31st December 3.00 pm
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Experience HU: The Sound of Soul
HU is a sacred sound, a love song to God that can uplift people of any religion, culture, or walk of life. HU offers balance, wisdom, and wo.... >>more
Flash Dog Studios, Wellington
Wednesday 25th May to Wednesday 4th April 1.30 am
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Triple Twist Doing Workshop
Join us for a mastermind and workshop experience where you'll actually get to work on your mindset and business, alongside other ambitious w.... >>more
Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant, Wellington
Tuesday 23rd January to Wednesday 24th January 5.30 pm
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War in the Holy Lands
100 years ago, our soldiers were part of the army that captured Jerusalem. Their war, fought on horseback across the ancient Holy Lands of S.... >>more
The Great War Exhibition, Wellington
Tuesday 12th December to Tuesday 20th February 2.00 pm
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Funington City
Funington City, established in 2018, is a crazy cardboard city of creativity. It has free parking always, a well-looked after Funtanical Gar.... >>more
Capital E, Wellington
Wednesday 17th January to Sunday 8th April 2.30 pm
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Yoga for Trampers
Yoga can be a great way to build strength, stamina, and balance. It’s also a chance to stretch and relax those muscles after a rough weeke.... >>more
Tararua Tramping Club Clubrooms, Wellington
Tuesday 16th December to Wednesday 2nd May 11.00 pm
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Kroon for Your Kai
This lovely wee event happens at ours every Wednesday. Local singer-songwriters come along and literally sing for their supper - they enter.... >>more
Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant, Wellington
Wednesday 10th August to Wednesday 19th December 2.00 am
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Never Stop Dancing - Dance Fitness Classes
Never Stop Dancing offers 6 awesome Dance Fitness Classes per week in central Wellington with music you love, moves you can master, and fant.... >>more
Thistle Hall, Wellington
Tuesday 20th September to Wednesday 19th December 4.30 pm
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Zealandia by Night Tour
Explore Zealandia by torchlight as your guide leads you in search of some of the more distinctive sights and sounds of New Zealand’s nativ.... >>more
ZEALANDIA Eco-Sanctuary, Wellington
Sunday 5th February to Sunday 4th March 1.00 am
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Public Guided tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa
We recommend visitors attend one of our guided tours which provide a complete experience and is tailored to the weather conditions. ancient .... >>more
Stonehenge Aotearoa, Carterton
Friday 1st December to Sunday 4th February 4.00 pm
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Self-Guided Tours of Stonehenge Aotearoa
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Stonehenge Aotearoa, Carterton
Tuesday 12th December to Sunday 25th February 3.00 pm
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Gavin Hipkins: The Domain
New Zealand artist Gavin Hipkins’ career is characterised by a remarkable fluidity, spanning a wide range of photographic media, from slid.... >>more
The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt
Friday 24th November to Sunday 25th March 3.00 pm
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Four On the Floor Exhibition
Four female painters hit the floor with fresh new work. Featuring Maria Bozina, Tania Verrant, Rika Nagahata and Jonette Murray. .... >>more
Expressions Whirinaki Arts & Entertainment Ct, Upper Hutt
Friday 10th November to Tuesday 30th January 2.00 pm
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Zealandia By Day Tour
Meet your expert guide at the Visitors Centre ticket desk, located at Zealandia. The tour will begin with an introduction in the exhibitio.... >>more
ZEALANDIA Eco-Sanctuary, Wellington
Saturday 5th August to Wednesday 31st January 6.00 pm
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Scribble + Sculpt: Art in Schools
Art and craft have been vital to our education system since the 1940s. The exhibition Scribble + Sculpt shares the story of pioneering teach.... >>more
The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt
Friday 20th October to Sunday 4th February 4.00 pm
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Across From the Court, On the Way to The Mall
Jay Hutchinson is an embroidery artist with a twist. He has a longstanding fascination with street culture, which he expresses in his art wo.... >>more
The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt
Friday 6th October to Sunday 25th February 4.00 pm
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The Great War Exhibition School Holiday Kids Tours
Created by Sir Peter Jackson and supported by ANZ, The Great War Exhibition tells the story of the First World War in brilliant colour. Th.... >>more
Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Wellington
Sunday 7th January to Tuesday 6th February 3.45 pm
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Let’s Go Build: A Festival for LEGO Lovers
A festival for LEGO lovers of all ages. This summer, go on a journey around the world through huge LEGO models – then pick up some bricks .... >>more
Te Papa, Wellington
Friday 8th December to Sunday 11th February 3.00 pm
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2017 Wairarapa Arts Review
A selected biennial exhibition open to all artists living in the Wairarapa region. Entries to be received at Aratoi by 4:30pm on December 10.... >>more
Aratoi - Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton
Friday 15th December to Sunday 18th February 3.00 pm
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Let's Get Quizzical – Barbie and Brain Dump
Head down early, for the only & best indoor BBQ in town! Let us treat you to some epic hospitality, while you settle in for the rest of th.... >>more
Cambridge Hotel, Wellington
Wednesday 18th October to Wednesday 19th December 12.00 am
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Twilight Tours
Experience Zealandia as it transforms from daylight to twilight during this special guided experience. See birds returning to the sanctuar.... >>more
ZEALANDIA Eco-Sanctuary, Wellington
Friday 3rd November to Saturday 31st March 12.30 am
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1950's The Era of Nylon Fashions
The Pointon Collection of Cars & Costume displays original Nylon fashions from the 1950's. How did we manage before Nylon was created? From.... >>more
The Pointon Collection, Masterton
Thursday 2nd November to Wednesday 28th February 4.00 pm
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The Wool Shed Museum
A great slice of New Zealand’s Farming History - well worth a visit! The Museum is housed in two century-old historic woolsheds, relocate.... >>more
Wool Shed Musem, Masterton
Tuesday 31st October to Tuesday 1st May 4.00 pm
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Doreen Blumhardt: Jet-Powered Meteor
Once described by colleagues as a ‘jet-powered meteor’, Dame Doreen Blumhardt (1914–2009) was a unique figure in the Aotearoa New Zeal.... >>more
The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt
Friday 15th December to Sunday 25th March 3.00 pm
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Joan - A Play by Tom Scott
By: Tom Scott Director: Tim Gordon Company: Tom Scott Productions $30 Specials - Fri 19 Jan & Sun 21 Jan. Note: Joan contains occasional c.... >>more
Circa Theatre, Wellington
Friday 19th January to Saturday 17th February 1.00 am
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Book Sale
Great reads at a great price..... >>more
Upper Hutt City Library, Upper Hutt
Friday 19th January to Sunday 4th February 3.00 pm
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Tai Chi for Empowerment
Andrew Hardwick has been a student of Tai Chi since the 1990's. His first instructor (In the UK) was Master Willie Lim. He has also trained.... >>more
HAPAI Building, Upper Hutt
Tuesday 9th January to Wednesday 27th June 2.00 pm
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The Summer Science Show
Join the Space Place astronomers these Summer holidays for some awesome science demonstrations in the Solar System Gallery. Running twice da.... >>more
Space Place at Carter Observatory, Wellington
Sunday 14th January to Friday 26th January 5.15 pm
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Reflections: New Zealand Women in Art
Come and enjoy an exhibition of women's art from the BNZ Art Collection this Summer. Reflections is an attempt to draw out the many layers .... >>more
Katherine Mansfield House & Garden, Wellington
Thursday 30th November to Sunday 25th March 3.00 pm
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Self-guided Tour of Cobblestones Museum & Village
Cobblestones is a top heritage attraction for all ages, right in the heart of Wairarapa. Explore, discover, reminisce... there's plenty to .... >>more
Cobblestones Museum, Greytown
Saturday 25th November to Saturday 27th January 3.00 pm
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Wilderkids School Holiday Programme
Wilderkids is a school holiday programme based in Wellington’s Town Belt which gets kids exploring the nature on our city’s fringes. Ch.... >>more
Innermost Gardens Site, Wellington
Sunday 14th January to Friday 26th January 1.30 pm
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Weta Workshop - School Holiday Workshops
Back by popular demand, Weta Workshop is opening its doors to give kids a chance to make movie magic! From sculpting to rocket building, ou.... >>more
Weta Workshop, Wellington
Tuesday 23rd January to Friday 26th January 2.00 pm
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The Next Word
The Next Word: Contemporary New Zealand Poetry provides an overview of poetry produced in New Zealand over the past thirty years. The Alexan.... >>more
National Library of New Zealand, Wellington
Monday 4th December to Saturday 24th March 3.00 pm
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Elizabeth Thomson – Cellular Memory
Curated by: Gregory O’Brien Elizabeth Thomson - Cellular Memory is a must-see survey exhibition at Aratoi. For over three decades, Eliz.... >>more
Aratoi - Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Masterton
Friday 8th December to Monday 2nd April 3.00 pm
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Spilates
A 40 minute Spin and Pilates fused class on Wednesdays at 12:10pm. Get the best of two great classes in one. Cardiovascular and endurance .... >>more
YMCA Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt
Tuesday 9th January to Wednesday 14th March 5.10 pm
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Youth In Parks Water Danish
Love Danish rounders? Love waterslides? Well this Youth In Parks activity could be for you. Based on the youtube sensation, Activation bring.... >>more
Pinehaven Library, Upper Hutt
Tuesday 23rd January to Wednesday 24th January 5.30 pm
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Have a Go Bowling
Come down to the Silverstream Bowling Club and have a go at lawn bowls on 24 January from 5:45pm- 7pm. No experience necessary and equipment.... >>more
Silverstream Bowls, Upper Hutt
Tuesday 23rd January to Wednesday 24th January 10.45 pm
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ConArt: Block 1
At ConArt Galley & Studios, the art and artists refresh every 4 weeks or so to ensure that art-loving locals and visitors can browse and buy.... >>more
Masterton, Wairarapa
Thursday 14th December to Sunday 28th January 3.00 pm
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