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UK Legends Robert Hylton and DJ Biznizz Return
Thursday, 17 August 2006, 3:00 pm | British Council
British Council is pleased to announce the return visit of Hip Hop legends; dancer Robert Hylton and DJ Billy Biznizz. Following a teaching visit in 2005, Hylton and Biznizz now return for a full New Zealand tour including performances and workshops ... More >>
School Leadership Award Winners Announced
Wednesday, 2 August 2006, 3:12 pm | British Council
The 2006 winners of Linking Minds, an international award for young teachers, have just been selected. More >>
AUT Graduate Wins Scottish Scholarship
Tuesday, 11 July 2006, 1:42 pm | British Council
British Council is pleased to announce Auckland’s Gema Carlson as the Scottish International Scholarship winner for 2006, the second New Zealander to win this prestigious award. More >>
New research reveals people ‘born lucky’
Saturday, 8 July 2006, 1:15 pm | British Council
A few weeks ago, Professor Richard Wiseman launched the SBS "Born Lucky" mass experiment at the 2006 New Zealand International Science Festival to investigate whether people’s luck is related to their month of birth. On Saturday 8 July, he ... More >>
From Tree-Trunk to Table
Friday, 10 March 2006, 2:00 pm | British Council
It’s not a usual idea, but it is one that will happen this month, thanks to UK designers Alex Rich and Michael Marriott. More >>
New Scottish Scholarship Opportunity
Wednesday, 15 February 2006, 11:35 am | British Council
Applications are now open for the 2006 Scottish International Scholarship. The Scholarship will fully fund one New Zealander on a Masters Programme at a Scottish University. More >>
Top UK Act to Tour New Zealand
Wednesday, 14 December 2005, 3:03 pm | British Council
Internationally renowned for its cutting-edge performances and just voted number one by UK magazine DJMag, Hexstatic hits New Zealand in February 2006. More >>
Hirst and Hockney Now Here
Monday, 17 October 2005, 1:28 pm | British Council
Art lovers in New Zealand can now access one of the largest collections of British modern and contemporary art online. More >>
Scottish Scholarship Success
Friday, 5 August 2005, 10:29 am | British Council
Ms Williams will join 22 scholars from 6 countries to undertake post-graduate study in Scotland under the new Scottish International Scholarship Programme. More >>
UK Filmfour Award For Kiwi Writer
Friday, 15 July 2005, 12:42 am | British Council
British Council New Zealand and the New Zealand Writers Foundation announce an opportunity for an experienced local scriptwriter or script developer to undertake a six-week working attachment in the feature film development division of innovative UK film ... More >>
UK visionary digital company on way to NZ
Friday, 8 July 2005, 10:23 am | British Council
onedotzero, the UK visionary digital moving image company, is coming to New Zealand with the support of British Council New Zealand. During their two-week national tour, 21-31 July, they will present screenings and lead day-long symposiums alongside some ... More >>
UK Music Leaders Upskill Local Talent
Monday, 14 February 2005, 12:46 am | British Council
The New Zealand music industry will have the opportunity to learn from some of the United Kingdom's most influential music professionals at a free seminar being held in Auckland and Wellington next month (March). More >>
Animated Animation
Thursday, 30 October 2003, 12:33 am | British Council
Animated feature films are breaking box office records world wide and next month New Zealand film makers have an opportunity to find out what it is that is making that happen, thanks to the British Council New Zealand. How did Aardman (Wallace ... More >>
New Zealand Writers Foundation UK Scholarship
Tuesday, 5 November 2002, 8:47 am | British Council
An exciting new scholarship created by the British Council New Zealand and the New Zealand Writers Foundation gives two local scriptwriters or developers the opportunity to spend six to eight weeks with two of the world's most successful film and television ... More >>
Fueling fires at ignite2001 festival
Wednesday, 6 June 2001, 5:37 pm | British Council
A unique festival celebrating young people in society will be held at The Edge in Auckland from 5 - 12 June. ignite2001 promises an extraordinary opportunity to develop young people’s creative potential. The festival offers an innovative programme of ... More >>