Christchurch's shiny new convention centre is getting a shiny new piece of public art
The stunning white ngutu (ceremonial entranceway), will welcome visitors to Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, and be the location of formal ...
Culture
New Zealand offers plenty to lovers of culture, including a vibrant film and theatre scene, and an abundance of galleries and exhibitions, heritage attractions, museums, arts and crafts, treasures (taonga) and performing arts. Explore the country’s unique multicultural fabric, its fascinating history and the rich, essential culture and traditions of the Māori via live theatre and other stage performances, concerts and gigs from local musicians, cultural centres, gallery visits, museum exhibitions, and much more.
Don't miss NZ Opera's Semele in an exclusive big screen showing
New Zealand Opera has gone full multimedia with this cinematic treat! It's Semele on the big screen, it's showing just three special fundraising ...
Open Christchurch - one weekend of architecture
Open Christchurch is a revolutionary architecture festival, geared around giving people access to the buildings of Ōtautahi. What's Hot New ...
Ralph Hotere: Ātete (to resist)
Ralph Hotere was a prolific figure in New Zealand art through the late 20th Century, charting his journeys around Aotearoa and the world and ...
Christchurch Art Show
At Christchurch’s largest art show you can view and buy original artworks from established and emergent New Zealand artists. Thousands of high ...
Q&A: Estère
In a spare moment on her new album tour, Estère took a moment to talk psychology and inspiration with What's Hot New Zealand. Your new album ...
Bravo Amici
The world’s first opera band, Amici Forever, was founded by New Zealand tenor Geoff Sewell, and he now brings his group of international West ...
The Veils Nux Vomica tour
Hailing from Auckland's Devonport, these indie rockers released their second album, Nux Vomica, in 2006, marking a darker, heavier and more ...
The Pink Floyd Experience
Delivering a world class show for 22 years, The Pink Floyd Experience has become a household name in New Zealand and Australia, a breathtaking ...
Giselle
The quintessential romantic ballet, Giselle first toured New Zealand to sell-out audiences in 2012, and has captivated audiences and critics the ...
Q&A: Lorna Coll - Volts
What's Hot New Zealand talks new music and festivals with Lorna Coll, vocalist for Christchurch band Volts. You released your first single ...
Alien Weaponry and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra mega-gig coming to Hamilton and Christchurch
Aotearoa stars Alien Weaponry, hailed as one of the most exciting young metal bands in the world, are getting together with NZSO for two special ...
Snowboxx Festival comes to Wanaka this September in collaboration with Rhythm & Alps
The epic annual Snowboxx event held in Avoriaz, France and now R&A organiser Alex Turnbull is bringing it to Aotearoa. Shapeshifter, ...
New Roger Hall comedy Winding Up coming to Christchurch
Kiwi theatre is returning to the stage this February with a new comedy from beloved New Zealand playwright Sir Roger Hall. Kicking off at ...
Get amongst the Bread & Circus Backyard Buskers Festival in Christchurch
Bread & Circus World Backyard Buskers Festival kicks off this month in Christchurch, and ...
Shapeshifter tour New Zealand
Rave and dance to drum and bass with these Kiwi legends who have made it big at festivals around the world. Shapeshifter are touring New ...
Canterbury Museum exhibition highlights the diversity of Islamic culture
A new exhibition – Mosque: Faith, Culture, Community – which aims to demystify Islam for non-Muslim New Zealanders opened December 12 at ...
Q&A: Dcypher
A mainstay of the DTR street art crew, Dcypher cut his teeth in Canterbury before spending a decade in Los Angeles working as a freelance artist ...
Filmmaker Gerard Smyth on When a City Rises and the rebuild of Christchurch
Gerard Smyth has become a chronicler of the earthquake recovery, recording hundreds of hours of historical footage and releasing two ...
Anthony Wright: Museums, masterpieces & matagouri
Anthony Wright and his partner Selene Manning recently completed the stunning home-cum-art collection Wrightmann House. All the interior walls of ...
Q&A: Wongi 'Freak' Wilson
Wongi Wilson is a street artist with a reputation for high-quality, large-scale works in prominent positions around Christchurch. What motivates ...
Q&A: Joel Hart
Joel is a Christchurch graphic designer and urban artist with a proclivity for creating art around the themes of beauty and decay. What are the ...
The Wrightmann Collection: A short history of Canterbury contemporary art
Spanning almost three decades, The Wrightmann Collection comprises nearly 1000 works of art and objects by Aotearoa New Zealand artists, ...
Q&A: Jacob Root
A relative newcomer to the Christchurch street art scene, Jacob Root uses stencils, screens, acrylic and aerosols to create works scaling from ...
Q&A: Nomi Cohen
For everyone who’s ever sat bored through the sports or ancient history part of a pub quiz, Nomi Cohen is bringing us a thigh-slapping, ...
Q&A: Jacob Yikes
Christchurch-based illustrator Jacob Yikes is a staple of the city’s street art scene, and also illustrates and paints in his home studio. He’s ...
Q&A: Rone
Melbourne artist Rone’s Worcester Street artwork on the side of Cathedral Junction is one of our faves. Can you tell about how the Worcester ...
Q&A: Visionary artist Gill Gatfield
Artist Gill Gatfield’s works are exhibited around Aotearoa and the world, including her work Suffragette on display in Christchurch at SCAPE’s ...
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