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Wellington Press Releases, New Zealand

Wellington Art Trail Submissions

Emerging artists now have a second chance to submit for the Upstream Art Trail in March 2017 in Wellington’s Central Park. The deadline for submissions is now to 7 October. Artists who are newly graduated or just starting out are especially welcome.

The Queen of Swing Visits NZ

For the first time in New Zealand, Norma ‘the Queen of Swing’ Miller visits New Zealand along with top international dancer and teacher, Adam Brozowski to teach at the Wellington Lindy Exchange. Norma at 97 is one of the last remaining members of the pioneering Lindy Hop dance troupe, Whiteys’ Lindy Hoppers.

Stephen King Short Film

The Last Rung of the Ladder is a short story written by Stephen King. It is from his collection of short stories from his night shift collection. Rhys Higgs Student Film Maker, has been granted permission by Stephen King to adapt the short story into film. Rhys Higgs intends to use this film as an opportunity to raise awareness around depression and suicide. Rhys Higgs intends to use the skills he has to put together a team of talented young people to make this vision come to life through his Kickstarter Campaign.

“We’re leaving the building” – Memories and milestones as café celebrates 28th birthday

This June marks the 28th year of Wellington institution the Ministry of Food, one of the founders of the café culture that revolutionised Wellington’s image locally and internationally. For owners Brenda Jessup and Tony Lynch, the birthday heralds the end of an era as they prepare to move out of their premises next to the Beehive in search of a new home kitchen.

Tide;Continuum Photography Exhibition

SPACE exhibition and event centre will present an exhibition featuring Wellington photographers Danni Arts, Samantha Ashton and Kelsi Reynolds. Tide; Continuum will be open to the public from 10am – 5pm daily from October 19-23, located at 176 Victoria Street, Wellington.

Mental Health Debate: The practice of seclusion in New Zealand hospitals

The debate – the practice of seclusion. Hosted by End Seclusion Now, a campaign group working to bring about a prompt and decisive end to the practice of seclusion. Seclusion (solitary confinement) continues to be used in New Zealand hospitals. This is despite recommendations by the United Nations for immediate legislation for the elimination of seclusion, as well as an expectation of elimination that is called for in key polices set by the Ministry of Health for each of the 21 District Health Boards.