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New friends and old favourites feature in Christchurch’s World Buskers Festival 2020

A stellar lineup packed with new shows has been announced for the 2020 edition of Christchurch summertime spectacle Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival. The festival, which runs from January 23 to February 16, 2020, will feature a mix of ‘hatted’ and ticketed shows, with a programme jam-packed with some of the best talent from Aotearoa and across the world – 60 artists will deliver 40 shows across 25 action-packed days.

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FEB 2020

Elton John

JAN 2020

One Love

Simple Minds, OMD to tour in 2020

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22 Nov 2019

New friends and old favourites feature in Christchurch’s World Buskers Festival 2020

A stellar lineup packed with new shows has been announced for the 2020 edition of Christchurch summertime spectacle Bread & Circus – World Buskers Festival. The festival, which runs from ...

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18 Nov 2019

Novotel Christchurch Airport has Opened

Christchurch salutes the opening of the $80 million Novotel Christchurch Airport and welcomes its guests to the city. More than 3.5 tonnes of food and over 2000 bottles of South Island wine are ...

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13 Nov 2019

Cuisine announces annual list of top NZ restaurants for 2019

An extra eight restaurants will feature in Cuisine magazine’s annual Cuisine Good Food Guide this year, swelling the list to 108 restaurants for the first time. Of the top 108, restaurants ...

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12 Nov 2019

NZ Opera to tour Marriage of Figaro in 2020

New Zealand Opera will bring a new production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in June and July as part of its 2020 programme. Director Lindy Hume and ...

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12 Nov 2019

Q&A: Liam Bowden of Deadly Ponies

You know a Deadly Ponies bag as soon as you see it. What’s Hot New Zealand talks to designer Liam Bowden about what inspires him, and about his label’s fab new space in Christchurch’s iconic ...

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12 Nov 2019

Q&A: Iva Davies of Icehouse

The power of ‘search’ has delivered Icehouse and its lead singer, Iva Davies, a slew of young fans to swell its concert audiences. Iva tells What’s Hot New Zealand how hard it is to pick a set ...

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7 Nov 2019

Q&A: Al McKay of Earth, Wind & Fire

Legendary soul/funk band Earth, Wind & Fire helped inspire the disco revolution with hits like ‘Boogie Wonderland’. EWF guitarist Al McKay keeps the flame alive with his Allstars and their ...

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NZ Snapshot

Welcome to Aotearoa

NZ Snapshot

Renowned for jaw-dropping scenery (as witnessed in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings movies) and extreme adventure activities, New Zealand is also known for luxurious wilderness retreats, delightful cuisine, premium wines and craft beers, ancient Maori culture ...

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Cities & Regions

NZ Snapshot

There’s much to explore in New Zealand’s 28 regions and 13 cities. From buzzing city life with its killer shopping and dining through to sleepy country towns, lush countryside and rugged landscapes, you’ll find it all here – conveniently packaged in the one country ...

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Discover (a land like no other)

Discover

Whether it’s bungy jumping and skiing in Queenstown or glacier adventures on the West Coast, Wellington’s capital of cool or Rotorua’s rich Maori culture – get the inside word on Kiwi culture, activities, entertainment and events ...

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Road Trip

Mini Escape: Queenstown

Road Trip

The ultimate resort party town, Queenstown is where white-knuckle outdoor adventure activities sit alongside swanky bars and some serious dining...

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Natural NZ

Pacific Paradise

Natural NZ

Discover a world where nature flouts all sense of restraint, New Zealand boasts extraordinary diversity inhabited by unique wildlife, an island nation with natural wonders galore ...

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Active NZ

Adventure Playground

Active NZ

Visually spectular, New Zealand’s bounty of lakes, forests, coastlines and snow-capped mountains also double for some serious outdoor activities, we’ve also invented some cool stuff ...

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SkyCity Auckland

SKYCITY Auckland is a destination like no other in New Zealand. It’s an exciting hub with dining, gaming, adrenaline activities and of course the iconic Sky Tower. If you’re visiting Auckland ...

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Dolphin Encounter

If you do need a reason to visit Kaikoura, joining a tour to see the acrobatic and energised Dusky dolphins could be the just the persuasion required. Swimming with dolphins or joining the tour ...

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The Glacier Hot Pools

Relaxing under nature’s leafy canopy at The Glacier Hot Pools is a wonderfully rejuvenating experience to be enjoyed all year round. Franz Josef’s newest attraction, The Glacier Hot Pools, ...

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Ziptrek Ecotours

Ziptrek Ecotours is NZ’s #1 original zipline tour and is a spectacular and fun eco-adventure through the forest canopy high above Queenstown, situated on Skyline Gondola hill. Ziptrek runs all ...

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Taupo Tandem Skydiving

Skydive with NZ’s original skydiving company, with amazing views from 15,000ft and 60 seconds in freefall, reaching over 200kph! The most camera options in NZ, HD footage, free Rotorua ...

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Orana Wildlife Park

Experience the ultimate animal adventure at Orana Wildlife Park, New Zealand’s only open range zoo. Orana specialises in providing amazing wildlife experiences – see New Zealand’s only gorillas, ...

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The Glebe Apartments

The Glebe is one of Queenstown’s most sought-after accommodations. In addition to their luxurious apartments, penthouse suites and enviable location, they offer personalised guest services and ...

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Whakarewarewa, The Living Maori Village

Nestled amongst a geothermal wonderland sits the Living Maori Village of Te Whakarewarewa. View geothermal pools, erupting geysers and bubbling mud pools as you join a guided tour to learn about ...

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JUST ANNOUNCED // @nz_opera will bring a new production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro …

 

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Aoraki Mt Cook and the Tasman Glacier on a stunning spring day.

 

Gotta love @christchurchnz in Spring! How beautiful are all the cherry blossoms that are starting …

 

Grammy Award-winning composer and singer-songwriter Randy Newman has announced a 2020 tour of New Zealand …

 

Rockers this one's for you! Alice Cooper is returning to New Zealand in 2020 for …

 

Certified legend Janet Jackson will headline Friday Jams Live on November 17!She'll be joined on …

 

Homegrown hip-hop trailblazer JessB is embarking on a three-date tour to celebrate the release of …

 

The first acts for Mangawhai New Year's festival Northern Bass have been announced! Camo & …

 

Influential alt-rock band PIXIES are bringing their Come On Pilgrim… It’s Surfer Rosa tour to …

 

If you're at a loss for what to do over the New Year's period, @rhythmandalps …

 

The mouth-watering finalists for this year's Great NZ Toastie Takeover have been announced! Does anyone …