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After a massive North American tour, the electrifying thrash metal legends ALIEN WEAPONRY are coming home next March, ready to unleash their high-octane, adrenaline-fueled performances on a 6-date NZ tour. Joining them are the phenomenal Tāmaki Makaurau Polynesian metal masters, SHEPHERDS REIGN—together promising an unforgettable experience that will leave the crowd buzzing.
Powerstation, Eden Terrace, Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland
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21.3.25
After a massive North American tour, the electrifying thrash metal legends ALIEN WEAPONRY are coming home next March, ready to unleash their high-octane, adrenaline-fueled performances on a 6-date NZ tour. Joining them are the phenomenal Tāmaki Makaurau Polynesian metal masters, SHEPHERDS REIGN—together promising an unforgettable experience that will leave the crowd buzzing.
James Hay Theatre, Christchurch City Centre, Otautahi/Christchurch
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22.3.25
After a massive North American tour, the electrifying thrash metal legends ALIEN WEAPONRY are coming home next March, ready to unleash their high-octane, adrenaline-fueled performances on a 6-date NZ tour. Joining them are the phenomenal Tāmaki Makaurau Polynesian metal masters, SHEPHERDS REIGN—together promising an unforgettable experience that will leave the crowd buzzing.
Kawarau Bungy Centre, Gibbston, Tāhuna/Queenstown Lakes
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23.3.25
After a massive North American tour, the electrifying thrash metal legends ALIEN WEAPONRY are coming home next March, ready to unleash their high-octane, adrenaline-fueled performances on a 6-date NZ tour. Joining them are the phenomenal Tāmaki Makaurau Polynesian metal masters, SHEPHERDS REIGN—together promising an unforgettable experience that will leave the crowd buzzing.
Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga, Civic Square, Heretaunga/Hastings
23.11.24
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29.3.25
Jacob Scott and Jason Kendrick blend whakairo, new tech, and recycled materials in this inspiring exhibition. Discover stories, innovation, and the creative spark shaping sustainable futures.
Discover bold artworks at Wairau Māori Art Gallery, where tradition meets innovation. This exhibition honours trailblazing Māori artists who merge deep cultural roots with fresh ideas, tackling today’s stories with flair. Celebrate their legacy and be inspired by the next wave of artistic explorers.
Experience Wharenui Harikoa in Christchurch! Handcrafted from 5,000 neon yarn balls by artists Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole, this crochet wharenui merges traditional Māori patterns with vibrant colours. Step inside this "House of Joy" and celebrate a powerful tribute to culture, healing, and connection.
Celebrate the artistry of Robyn Kahukiwa at Tohunga Mahi Toi, an exhibition honouring one of Aotearoa’s most revered artists. Her powerful works weave whakapapa, mātauranga, and the strength of wāhine Māori into compelling visual stories that reshape our understanding of history.
Explore Ahi Teretere by Tia Ranginui (Ngāti Hine Oneone), a powerful photographic series capturing the raw emotions of returning home. Through striking images of fire and ice, Ranginui delves into the complexities of “home” for many Māori—where comfort and belonging meet tension and reality.
Explore To Have and To Hold, an exhibition by Alexis Neal (Ngāti Awa, Te Ātiawa), blending printmaking and weaving to honour taonga tuku iho (treasures handed down). Through her work, Neal brings artefacts to life, weaving their stories into contemporary contexts and reminding us of their enduring connection to history.
Discover the work of Matthew McIntyre Wilson (Taranaki Iwi, Tītahi, Ngā Māhanga), whose art honours the living spirit of the Whanganui Awa. Through traditional Māori weaving techniques like hīnaki and kupenga, he explores connections between whenua, whakapapa, and wānanga. A stunning tribute to ancestral knowledge and identity.
