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Jimmy Barnes: Shutting Down Your Town tour

SEP 2019

Iconic hard-living Aussie rocker Jimmy Barnes is set to take fans on an epic aural spectacle when his Shutting Down Your Town tour touches down in Dunedin, Christchurch and Auckland. In what is shaping up to be a stellar performance, fans can expect classic hits from his vast back catalogue such as ‘Working Class Man’ and ‘Ain’t No Second Prize’ plus highlights from his acclaimed album My Criminal Record (out on May 31).

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FEB 2020

Elton John

NOV 2019

Khalid: Free Spirit Tour

JAN 2020

One Love

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26 Sep 2019

Q&A: Aubrey Logan, Postmodern Jukebox

Postmodern Jukebox have won a world of fans with their old-skool approach – human beings singing and playing real instruments. Vocalist Aubrey Logan tells What's Hot New Zealand why she loves ...

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26 Sep 2019

Q&A: Katherine Jenkins

Welsh mezzo soprano Katherine Jenkins is performing in Auckland and Christchurch in May 2020. She tells What's Hot New Zealand her path to opera stardom began in her church choir. You have ...

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26 Sep 2019

Q&A: Dylan Moran

Comedian Dylan Moran has moved on from Black Books to riffing on ‘everything’ in his new show, Dr Cosmos. He tells What's Hot New Zealand he’s looking forward to some sightseeing when he brings ...

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19 Sep 2019

Experiencing Rugby World Cup 2019

Rugby World Cup fever is sweeping the nation as we get into the 2019 tournament. Here’s what you need to know. The mighty All Blacks are gunning for a three-peat at this year’s Rugby World Cup ...

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29 Aug 2019

Review: Aldous Harding

Aldous Harding opened her homecoming show to silence. As she walked on-stage at the James Hay Theatre you could hear audience members’ every moves – the shuffling, the drop of a cup and the ...

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22 Aug 2019

The Stranglers heading for NZ

British hellraisers The Stranglers are teaming up with Kiwi legends Mi-Sex for a three-date New Zealand tour in 2020. The punk rockers will cut loose in Christchurch on February 13, Wellington ...

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15 Aug 2019

Taste of Auckland delivers stacked lineup

Taste of Auckland has delivered a cracking lineup for its 2019 four-day festival. Popular British chef and TV personality Marco Pierre White will make his Taste debut, coming Down Under as a ...

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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

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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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 …

 

The RUBY favourite Margot Wrap Blouse in black 🖤Available in store & online @rubytakessnaps

 

Multi award-winning comedian @urzilacarlson is bringing her acerbic wit, hilarious antics and comedy gold to …