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The Middlemore Foundation Launches ‘The Future Forecast’ To Support Aotearoa’s Rangatahi
Thursday, 2 December 2021, 7:06 am | 818 Entertainment
INITIATIVE TO ASSIST MĀORI AND PACIFIC RANGATAHI IN THEIR FIRST YEARS OF UNIVERSITY Māori and Pacific are dramatically underrepresented across Aotearoa’s key sectors. In the healthcare industry, only 6.7% identify as Pacific and 12.7% as Māori. To ... More >>
‘Opera On The Harbour’ To Debut On Auckland’s Iconic Waterfront This February
Tuesday, 26 October 2021, 7:04 am | 818 Entertainment
Auckland’s iconic Wynyard Wharf will play host to the first-ever Opera on the Harbour, an evening of music and entertainment set against the backdrop of the stunning Waitematā Harbour and City Lights on Valentine’s Weekend 2022. Audiences will ... More >>
New Action-drama Film 'Muru' Announced For Nationwide Release In February 2022
Friday, 15 October 2021, 7:14 am | 818 Entertainment
On October 15th in 2007, with new anti-terrorism powers, the New Zealand Police swooped on the people of Tūhoe, raiding homes in the small town of Rūātoki in the Bay of Plenty, Aotearoa. Among the many arrested under suspicion of domestic ... More >>
Phoenix Summit 003: NZ's Creative Industry Event Returns
Friday, 24 September 2021, 8:43 am | 818 Entertainment
Guest Speakers Include Grammy Nominated Hip Hop Producer Mike Snell, Livendirect Founder Keith Turner And Aotearoa Talent Spanning Music And Business The Phoenix Summit - New Zealand’s creative industry event is returning for 2021 with Phoenix ... More >>
Trade Careers Survey Reveal 79% Of Employers Want To Hire More Women
Thursday, 2 September 2021, 6:58 am | 818 Entertainment
TRADE CAREERS SURVEY RESULTS REVEAL 79% OF EMPLOYERS IN THE TRADE SECTOR WANT TO HIRE WOMEN BUT NEED SUPPORT TO DO IT RESULTS ALSO HIGHLIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF A SUPPORTIVE BOSS, FLEXIBILITY, WORKPLACE SAFETY AND CULTURAL RESPECT FOR WOMEN (1 ... More >>
Rafiki Soars To New Heights As The Lion King Opens In Auckland
Friday, 25 June 2021, 6:57 am | 818 Entertainment
THE LION KING’S iconic character Rafiki soars to new heights, taking to the top of Auckland’s Sky Tower, in a new video released to celebrate the show opening in Aotearoa. Shot from 220 metres in the air, this daring and breath-taking footage ... More >>
New Zealander Nick Afoa Announced As The Lead Role Of Simba In The Lion King International Tour
Sunday, 6 June 2021, 4:43 pm | 818 Entertainment
Kiwi performer Nick Afoa has been announced to reprise his role as Simba in THE LION KING International Tour’s Auckland season. The unparalleled theatre experience will open at Spark Arena on June 24th for a strictly limited season. Audiences are ... More >>
TEG And Laneway Festival Join Forces
Thursday, 3 June 2021, 6:47 am | 818 Entertainment
One of Australia and New Zealand's most beloved touring events Laneway Festival is delighted to announce it has joined forces with TEG , the leading global live entertainment, ticketing and technology business, for its next phase. Laneway Festival ... More >>
Celebrate And Support NZ Music T-shirt Day Tomorrow
Thursday, 27 May 2021, 10:46 am | 818 Entertainment
NZ Music T-Shirt Day returns tomorrow to close NZ Music Month | Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa with a nationwide celebration of local music and how it can make a positive difference in our lives. NZ Music T-Shirt Day aims to raise funds for MusicHelps ... More >>
Trailer Released For New Local Thriller 'Coming Home In The Dark'
Thursday, 27 May 2021, 6:58 am | 818 Entertainment
DIRECTED BY JAMES ASHCROFT, OWEN MARSHALL’S CHILLING SHORT STORY COMES TO LIFE ON THE BIG SCREEN CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TRAILER Following its world premiere at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival , the gripping trailer ... More >>
Trailer Unveiled For New Kiwi Film 'The Justice Of Bunny King'
Sunday, 23 May 2021, 1:57 pm | 818 Entertainment
The dramatic trailer for new Kiwi film The Justice of Bunny King has today been released ahead of its world premiere at Tribeca Film Festival this June. Starring multi award-winning actor Essie Davis ( The Babadook ) alongside critically acclaimed ... More >>
NZ Music Month Summit 2021 - Full Programme Announced
Friday, 21 May 2021, 6:53 am | 818 Entertainment
The NZ Music Month Summit provides useful, practical information for emerging artists and music professionals to grow and thrive in their careers. The MMF Aotearoa and the NZ Music Commission are pleased as punch to announce the full programme and speakers ... More >>
The Lion King Adds An Extra Show Following Record-breaking Sales
Monday, 17 May 2021, 1:43 pm | 818 Entertainment
(17 May, 2021) Due to overwhelming demand, THE LION KING International Tour has added an additional matinee performance to its strictly limited Auckland season during school holidays. The unparalleled theatre experience holds the record as the fastest-selling ... More >>
Auckland Live's Cabaret Season Announce 2021
Monday, 17 May 2021, 9:27 am | 818 Entertainment
More than 140 astounding artists and performers including Tim Minchin, Finn Andrews and NZTrio, Anika Moa, Tami Neilson, Julia Deans and Hugo Grrrl come together for the delectable winter feast that is the 2021 Auckland Live Cabaret Season . Auckland’s ... More >>
Tim Minchin’s Auckland Back Encore Show Announced As Part Of The 2021 Auckland Live Cabaret Season
Wednesday, 12 May 2021, 6:55 am | 818 Entertainment
Internationally renowned performer TIM MINCHIN and Auckland’s premier destination for the best entertainment in town, AUCKLAND LIVE, are coming together for the encore of Tim’s BACK show, to open the Auckland Live Cabaret Season in 2021. Tim will ... More >>
NZ Music T-shirt Day Back In 2021 To Support Musichelps
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 9:09 am | 818 Entertainment
NZ Music T-Shirt Day returns this May to close NZ Music Month | Te Marama Puoro O Aotearoa with a nationwide celebration of local music and how it can make a positive difference in our lives. NZ Music T-Shirt Day aims to raise funds for MusicHelps ... More >>
Great Local Music For All Kiwis This Nz Music Month
Thursday, 22 April 2021, 9:46 am | 818 Entertainment
(Thursday, 22nd April) Aotearoa’s iconic NZ Music Month | Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa kicks off on May 1st, celebrating great local music for all New Zealanders - in every place, for every age, and in every genre. The month of May will see a host of celebrations, ... More >>
Nationwide Survey Launched To Encourage More Kiwi Women Into Trades
Wednesday, 14 April 2021, 6:58 am | 818 Entertainment
The COVID-19 Pandemic has seen more than 22,000 Kiwi women lose their jobs. Today, Trade Careers has launched a nationwide survey to gather information and find ways to boost the number of women working in the infrastructure and construction sector, ... More >>
Disney's Landmark Musical The Lion King To Premiere In NZ
Tuesday, 16 March 2021, 7:40 am | 818 Entertainment
100 million people worldwide have witnessed the phenomenon that is Disney’s THE LION KING and finally New Zealand audiences can experience this unparalleled theatrical experience for themselves. Michael Cassel Group, in association with Disney Theatrical ... More >>
SOL3 MIO - New Rescheduled North Island Dates
Friday, 5 March 2021, 6:19 am | 818 Entertainment
With the recent change in COVID-19 Alert Levels in New Zealand, the upcoming SOL3 MIO shows in New Plymouth, Wanganui, Wellington, Palmerston North and Hamilton had to be rescheduled, joining the already rescheduled Napier performance. However, Endeavour ... More >>