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Hamurana Lodge successfully hosted the Art & Soul event last weekend and have confirmed another event for Sunday 25th March 2012. The Art Trail featuring sculptures and pieces from renowned arts remains as an exhibition, open daily to the public.

Auckland business owners can learn the latest effective methods for using the internet to increase sales and customers during a free seminar on Tuesday evening, November 22 in Ponsonby.

A ground-breaking 5 km obstacle race, with random zombie attacks is poised to invade Auckland on Sunday April 15th 2012, in an innovative Fun Run to celebrate the freaky fact that Spookers Haunted Attractions will have been open for 6 years, 6 months, and 6 days.

An opportunity to help the community in these difficult economic times, particularly in light of the recent PSA outbreak. Many families could benefit from tips on how to cook great meals on a budget. So well-known chef, Sophie Gray has been invited to come along to The Orchard Church, Te Puke on Thursday the 22nd September at 7pm to demonstrate how.

The West End production of the monster hit children’s tale The Gruffalo returns to New Zealand’s North Island this August and September for an extensive 12 centre tour.

The long standing leaders in Australia for residential construction software solutions is expanding its market into New Zealand, bringing its revolutionary technology to yet another country.

Self-Publishing Festival Offers a DIY & Action Packed July.

The Polish community in Christchurch understands what it means to rebuild a city and restore lost heritage so they have organised a concert to fundraise for the restoration of the Art’s Centre. Acclaimed pianist Dr Anna Kijanowska is flying out from the US to join flautist Adrianna Lis and soprano Olga Gryniewicz in a programme of uplifting classical pieces from Chopin, Beethoven, Schubert and Saint-Saëns in a concert entitled Ode to Joy. Christchurch composer,Anthony Ritchie, has composed a piece for the event called Polish Dances.

The appearance of the star cluster Matariki (Pleiades) is the signal for the Maori New Year to begin. Carter Observatory is celebrating Matariki with activities throughout June.

One of New Zealand’s best reggae bands, 1814, celebrates NZ Music Month as the main support act for One of the Worlds top reggae bands Third World!

Relive the ’40s at our tribute concert to the servicemen and women of the First and Second World Wars – taking place on Anzac Day (Monday 25 April) at the Town Hall in Wellington.

Rugby World Cup Minister, Murray McCully, has welcomed progress on the development of Queens Wharf for the Rugby World Cup 2011, and confirmed the range of activities that will take place on the wharf during the tournament.

Anzac Day is our day to honour those who fought in the 1915 battle of Gallipoli and all New Zealanders who have given their lives since, in defence of our country and our freedom. There are a number of services being held throughout Waikato district on Monday 25 April 2011:

For three weekends in May, 30 Coromandel artists will open their studios to the public for the 6th annual Great Coromandel Arts Tour. The annual open studio event, which includes artists from Thames at the base of the Peninsula, Coromandel Town and right up to the remote settlement of Colville, is a unique opportunity to meet local artists, find wonderful hidden art studios and get a taste of the creative process first hand.

The streets and venues of Wellington will be alive with a rich array of arts and entertainment during Rugby World Cup 2011 thanks to the Festival of Carnivale, launched this evening (Wednesday 13 April) by Wellington City Council.

The annual V48Hours Furious Filmmaking Contest returns for 2011 with registrations now open at www.v48hours.co.nz.

Mangakino experienced a unique and exciting event in WAKEdUP. 800 audience – intimate & with a positive feeling the crowd loved every aspect of the event except some trouble from a minority.

WAKEdUP = wakefest 2011 / Mangakino : MUSIC | wake / skate / dirt / air | FESTIVAL / FRI 18 / SAT 19 FEB 2011. This week Mangakino in the Central North is about to experience a unique and exciting event in WAKEdUP = wakefest 2011. With the biggest acts in New Zealand Drum and Bass WAKEdUP can stand alone as a music festival. With the of Wakeboarding, Skateboarding, BMX Freestyle, MotoX and Skydiving the festival takes a new perspective of excitement and fun.

The Great Lake Taupō Cultural Festival; a two-day multi-cultural event at the Unison Amphitheatre this Waitangi weekend, will be a haven of delicious ethnic foods and locally produced wines according to organisers.

Taupō Motorsport Park in conjunction with Taupō District Council and Honda Riders Club of New Zealand (HRCNZ) is hosting a third discounted motorcycle skills training day on Saturday 5 February at Taupō Motorsport Park for intermediate riders, experienced riders who haven’t ridden for a while or those who completed earlier training days.