Foxton Little Theatre has guest director Matt Kilsby-Halliday to thank for choosing An Unseasonable Fall Of Snow, which opened at the weekend. Matt, who has been in community theatre for almost 30 years, has performed on stage at Foxton before, though had only recently tried his hand at directing, encouraged by audience responses. An... Keep Reading

In a compelling conversation with Mark Amery on RNZ’s Culture 101 programme, Kim Morton, Strategic Director of Ōtautahi Creative Spaces, delves into the transformative power of art in mental health and wellbeing. Keep Reading

Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and Jolt will present their groundbreaking inaugural sensory experience on Friday 9 May in the Christchurch Town Hall. Keep Reading

Levin and Districts Brass, under musical director David Maas, is holding “A Matinée of Brass”, at 2pm on Sunday (April 13) at the Village Hall, Speldhurst. “The band is in fine musical form and set to deliver an outstanding performance for the community of Levin once again,” David says. “Audiences will be treated to a varied... Keep Reading

World Dance Crew Championship (WDCC) Set to Open with Powerful Ceremony on Sunday in Manukau. Auckland, NZ – The world’s spotlight will turn to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland from Sunday as the World Dance Crew Championship (WDCC) opens in spectacular fashion at the Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau. A powerful Opening Ceremony on Sunday will... Keep Reading

THE NEW ZEALAND SCHOOL OF DANCE (NZSD) PROUDLY PRESENTS THE 2025 CHOREOGRAPHIC SEASON: HOW LONG IS A PIECE OF STRING? Keep Reading

Tīaho was founded last year by Royal Academy of Dance New Zealand, to bring the joy of dance to students with disabilities and differ-abilities. We’re on the lookout for energetic and enthusiastic dance tutors, who are available during school hours, to join our 2025 programme. If you love to inspire through movement and want to be part of... Keep Reading

We are pleased to congratulate Min Kim as the winner of the Supreme Award at Watercolour New Zealand’s 50th Anniversary Exhibition. In addition, the same painting won the Winsor & Newton 'Watercolour New Zealand' online competition. Keep Reading

From 30 May Christchurch based Min Kim and Wellington based Pavithra Devadatta will be the new artists participating in the collaboration between DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington and the Academy to present original artworks by contemporary New Zealand artists to visitors to the hotel. Keep Reading

The popular World Press Photo Exhibition returns to Wellington later this year, bringing the best and most important photojournalism and documentary photography from around the globe to the capital. Keep Reading

Congratulations to Shannon Turuwhenua whose MAKA TE KUPENGA was the second regional winner in The Stuff Art Aotearoa Gold Award 2025, named at The Christchurch Art Show on 25 April at Te Pae Convention Centre. Keep Reading

One of New Zealand’s most potent songwriters, Charlotte Yates, has booked a gig at Ōhau next week where she will take stage with talented multi-instrumentalist Show Pony.   Charlotte’s edgy lyrics and idiosyncratic guitar style are said to pair well with Show Pony’s enviable bag of musical tricks – trumpet, violin, backing... Keep Reading

A new artwork at Circa Theatre is the work of Mt Victoria artist Glen Jorna.  Sharon Greally caught up with him.   Glen Jorna reckons Mt Victoria has been the making of him. “Moving to New Zealand was the best decision I’ve ever made in my life, and Mt Vic in particular. Growing up in Brisbane as a kid with a strict Catholic... Keep Reading

“Art makes me happy. I like to sell my art to get money so I can travel,” said artist Daniel Phillips at the opening of his first solo exhibition on in Wellington until 23 March. Keep Reading

Arts Access Aotearoa Putanga Toi ki Aotearoa is honoured to have Her Excellency The Right Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand as its Patron. Keep Reading