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World Press Photo Exhibition Announces New Auckland Venue
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 8:32 pm | Elephant Publicity
The World Press Photo Exhibition offers a striking window into the past year’s defining and often overlooked moments and news events, capturing stories of conflict, climate, culture and community. More >>
Whāia Te Waiora – Matariki On Karangahape Road 2025
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 8:57 pm | Elephant Publicity
This three-day celebration will light up the rori with installations, window displays, projections, live performances, music, and more, many free and all created by local artists, community leaders, and businesses. More >>
Tom Sainsbury And The Dynamotion Misfits Are Home For Christmas
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 11:13 am | Elephant Publicity
From the brilliantly twisted minds of Tom Sainsbury and Lara Fischel-Chisholm comes a full-blown, high-kicking, sleigh-sliding, disco-ball-drenched Christmas spectacular packed with interpretive dance, chaotic energy, and enough tinsel to choke a reindeer. More >>
Billy T And Fred Award Winners Announced For The 2025 NZ International Comedy Fest
Monday, 26 May 2025, 7:26 am | Elephant Publicity
Started in 1997 and inspired by comedy legend William James Te Wehi Taitoko MBE (Billy T James), The Billy T Award celebrates the growth of fresh talent in the Aotearoa comedy industry. More >>
Finalists Announced For 2025 Comedy Fest’s Fred Award For Best New Zealand Show
Saturday, 24 May 2025, 12:56 pm | Elephant Publicity
The standard has been incredibly high across the Festival and the panel had long discussions to create the shortlist of three finalists. More >>
The Nukes Drop ‘Max The Musical Mosquito’, And Hit The Road With Free School Shows
Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 10:19 am | Elephant Publicity
Now in their 15th year, The Nukes are a three-piece powerhouse of musical mischief, storytelling and heart. Founding frontman Dave Parker brings sparkle and swagger on vocals and uke, joined by fellow founding member. More >>
Illusionist Anthony Street Returns To New Zealand For Epic 22-centre Tour This Winter
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 8:12 pm | Elephant Publicity
Running from 6 July to 10 August 2025, this show is not only Anthony’s biggest New Zealand tour yet but is his most ambitious show to date, bringing pure magic to 22 towns and cities from Northland to Otago. More >>
Brydie Colquhoun’s Rongo Whakapā Decolonises The Performance Space
Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 8:01 pm | Elephant Publicity
An intimate and shared exploration of presence, connection, and community through dance. More >>
B*tch Better Have My Funny: The Queens Of Comedy Hit The NZ Comedy Fest
Monday, 12 May 2025, 10:48 am | Elephant Publicity
One of NZ’s greatest stand up comedians, the evening will also feature award-winning comedian Justine Smith. Justine is much-loved from her stints on 7 Days and Taskmaster. More >>
The Best Night Of Comedy Is Back With The Best Comedy Show On Earth
Sunday, 11 May 2025, 7:43 pm | Elephant Publicity
Pax has become a household name with his widely acclaimed autobiographical TV show Raised by Refugees on TVNZ. He’s hosted 60 Seconds and The Great Kiwi Bake Off, and will also be familiar as part of comedy trio Frickin Dangerous Bro. More >>
More Pacific Dance, More Ways To Experience It This June
Wednesday, 7 May 2025, 6:47 pm | Elephant Publicity
Since 2010, Pacific Dance New Zealand has nurtured Pacific artists and communities across Aotearoa. The 2025 Pacific Dance Festival continues that kaupapa, offering connection, creativity and celebration in every moment. More >>
Doc Edge Announces New Chair And Board Member
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 12:20 pm | Elephant Publicity
As Doc Edge celebrates its 20th year, these leadership changes mark an exciting new chapter, with the Doc Edge Festival 2025 programme launching on 9 May, featuring 90 films and immersive projects. More >>
Te Tangi A Te Tūī Takes Flight On Te Ika-A-Māui Tour
Monday, 5 May 2025, 9:31 am | Elephant Publicity
Drawing together kaupapa Māori storytelling and contemporary cirque, Te Tangi a Te Tūī unfolds as an evocative meditation on identity and resilience, in the face of colonisation. The result is a dazzling synthesis of form and meaning – at once More >>
Silo Theatre Unleashes An Epic Aotearoa Adventure These School Holidays
Friday, 2 May 2025, 8:22 am | Elephant Publicity
Silo Theatre, in partnership with Auckland Live, presents TANIWHA from 26 June – 13 July 2025 at Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre. More >>
Sold-Out Hit Returns: Murder On The Orient Express Back On Stage Feb 2026
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 2:39 pm | Elephant Publicity
Now, due to overwhelming demand, audiences will have a second chance to climb aboard the world’s most infamous train. The return season of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, will play at the ASB ... More >>
Defying Destiny: Black Faggot Returns, Unapologetically Queer And Fiercely Relevant
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 9:22 am | Elephant Publicity
Black Faggot captures the diversity of queer Pasifika experiences through a series of (mostly) humorous monologues from a vast array of (mostly) gay Samoan characters. More >>
Bach Musica NZ Present An Evening Of Mozart And C.P.E. Bach In June
Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 9:17 am | Elephant Publicity
The June concert welcomes young award-winning pianist, Madeleine Xiao, as soloist in Mozart’s famous Piano Concerto in D minor. More >>
Prima Facie Performance Spotlights Urgent Justice Issues For Survivors During Rape Awareness Week
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 2:44 pm | Elephant Publicity
The event, taking place on Monday 5 May at the Westpoint Performing Arts Centre, is part of HELP’s wider Do Something HELPful campaign encouraging public action during New Zealand’s national rape / sexual assault awareness week. More >>
Comedy On Tap: Comedy Fest And Parrotdog Team Up For Lager And Laughter
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 10:47 am | Elephant Publicity
Following the success of their partnership last year Comedy Fest and Parrotdog are again joining forces to bring together lager and laughter to make, well, a LAUGHER. More >>
Kāpiti Get Ready – NZ Comedy Fest Is Back In Town For One Night Only This May
Monday, 28 April 2025, 3:18 pm | Elephant Publicity
A regular performer at the NZ Comedy Fest, he’s performed at the Best Foods Comedy Gala, The Comedy Mixtape and performs and has taken his shows to the Edinburgh Fringe, NZ Fringe, and even a nice little pub in Kāpiti. More >>
