Word on the street

Christchurch seduces SailGP circus

Nic ‘Sailor Girl’ Douglass has over 60,000 followers on social media of her postings as a world champion sailor and inveterate adventurer. ...

 

What's On

Royal NZ Ballet brings back Romeo and Juliet

With its key themes of teen sex and suicide, it would be hard to get this one past the censors these days. But our star-crossed lovers will not ...

 

Word on the street

Cyclone brings out the aroha

There’s nothing like hard times to bring out the best in a community – Kiwis are rallying in support of those stricken by Cyclone Gabrielle, ...

 

What's On | Word on the street

Three-day party celebrates reopening of The Arts Centre

Imagine a glorious riot of people and performers mingling in The Arts Centre in Christchurch before parading through the former Univerity of ...

 

What's On | See & Do

Cats bring the party on water and on land

SailGP is coming to Lyttelton Harbour in March, the first time these insanely fast catamarans have raced in New Zealand, and everything is ...

 

People | Culture

Shifting sounds

Devin Abrams is an Ōtautahi boy, a founding member of Shapeshifter, successful music producer, and mastermind behind the solo project Pacific ...

 

Culture | People

Q&A: Dave Faulkner - Gurus, guitars and gabba gabba hey

Australian rock legends the Hoodoo Gurus will tour the country for the first time in two decades this year. What's Hot New Zealand talks to ...

 

Culture | People

Q&A: Scott Towers - Freddy’s share the love

After 20 years of playing festivals here and everywhere, Fat Freddy’s have the drop on how to make the most of the occasion. Saxophonist Scott ...

 

Word on the street | What's On

Get ready to gorge on food, music and the arts

We’re polishing up our dance moves and sharpening our taste buds in preparation for a full calendar of events around the country. Food & ...

 

Word on the street

12 top gigs to start your year

Music fans across the country have plenty to choose from over the next few months, with an amazing array of international artists heading our ...

 

Culture | What's On

Shocks and giggles in Court season

Jane Austen, Billy T James, teen angst and political drama are all part of the compelling collection of plays that will take to the boards ...

 

What's On | Culture

Review: Call of the Huia by New Zealand Opera

What's Hot New Zealand went along to the first performance of the national tour of Call of the Huia, an exploration of lost Aotearoa art ...

 

Culture | What's On | Word on the street

Elton John announces return to New Zealand for Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour

We've been waiting (im)patiently since the Rocket Man's last New Zealand shows were cut short at the beginning of 2020, and now our patience has ...

 

Word on the street | See & Do | Culture

Aotearoa metalheads Alien Weaponry join the bill for Guns N' Roses' New Zealand tour

As we gear up to welcome Guns N' Roses back to New Zealand this December, we're stoked with the great news that local legends Alien Weaponry are ...

 

What's On | People

Q&A: Indie-folk singer-songwriter Mel Parsons

Award-winning Kiwi musician Mel Parsons is treating our ears to a brand-new album, Slow Burn, and is hitting the road for a nationwide ...

 

NZ Info | What's On

Matariki: How to find the star cluster in the winter sky

This Friday is the first time we will celebrate the rise of Matariki as a nation with a public holiday. If you ask us, it's a perfect time to ...

 

What's On | People | Culture

Q&A: Barnaby Weir, lead singer of The Black Seeds

We've been eagerly anticipating the release of The Black Seeds' new album, and now it's out the band are hitting the road with a good ...

 

Word on the street | Food & Drink

The Great Toastie Takeover 2022: Finalists announced

There's a scent in the air... the sweet scent of toasted cheese on bread. That's right, it's Toastie Takeover time again, and the 13 national ...

 

Word on the street | What's On

Lineup announced for Auckland Writers Festival

This August, Kiwis will be treated to a marquee line-up of the world’s best and brightest writers and thinkers, as they ...

 

What's On | Culture

Wellington indie rocker Wiri Donna drops EP and hits the road

Wellington musician Bianca Bailey AKA Wiri Donna’s new record is out, and she heading out for a nationwide tour. The six-track EP Being Alone ...

 

Stay | South Island | Destinations

Review: The Rees Hotel Queenstown

After a long week of making my greatest attempt at work-life-mum balance, a weekend away from it all is the perfect, luxurious southern ...

 

Shopping | See & Do

The Devál's in the details: A visit to Wānaka's premium fashion boutique

2022 is a year of expansion at Devál Boutique. What's Hot New Zealand gets acquainted with the iconic Wānaka store and finds out what’s coming ...

 

Culture | People

Singer-songwriter Sam Heselwood's new single has just dropped

Emerging Ōtautahi singer-songwriter Sam Heselwood hit No. 4 on the charts with his single ‘18’, and now he’s following it up with his latest ...

 

Shopping | People

Working Style's creative director Karl Clausen on how to dress for 'business casual'

As we awake again from our Covid slumber and ready ourselves to return to workplaces, many men will again face the elephant in the room: ...

 

People | Shopping

Stylist Lou Heller tells us how we can take charge of our own style

You’re the best person to take charge of your own style. A good stylist is just here to support you on your journey of change. We don’t really ...

 

What's On | People | Culture

Fur Patrol's Julia Deans talks PET and touring, 21 years on

Fur Patrol’s 20th anniversary tour has become a 21st party tour, and the band are pulling out all the hits. What's Hot New Zealand catches up ...

 

What's On | People | Culture

Emma Dilemma on her new pop-rock album, Spit

Emma Dilemma talks to What's Hot New Zealand about her new solo career, the significance of vinyl, and filming nude on trampolines. We’re ...

 

Word on the street | See & Do | Food & Drink | South Island | Destinations

Christchurch's Hi-Fi listening bar Monarch, and its parent King of Snake

Monarch is a sensory experience that feels like it belongs in New York, Tokyo, or London. Something special for the audiophiles among us who ...

 

Word on the street | People | Food & Drink

Want a little NFT with your gin? The new Kiwi gin that's doing things differently - on the blockchain

Luke Dawkins and Blue Hamel are bringing gin into the 21st Century with their new physical and digital NFT project. What's Hot New Zealand hits ...

 

Word on the street | See & Do

Here's who won big at the 2022 New Zealand Commercial Project Awards

Christchurch art museum Ravenscar House took the top gong, with incredible projects from round New Zealand ranking on the awards table. The ...

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