Fur Patrol’s 20th anniversary tour has become a 21st party tour, and the band are pulling out all the hits. What's Hot New Zealand catches up with frontwoman Julia Deans.
Emma Dilemma talks to What's Hot New Zealand about her new solo career, the significance of vinyl, and filming nude on trampolines.
A 21st Century home for New Zealand’s largest producing theatre company.
The visual spectacular stage production is bringing the magic back to Wellington this September.
Emerging Ōtautahi singer-songwriter Sam Heselwood hit No. 4 on the charts with his single ‘18’, and now he’s following it up with his latest tune, ‘Don’t Speak’.
Get a unique experience of Māori visual art at Christchurch Art Gallery Puna o Waiwhetū this winter, with a new exhibition showcasing a range of moving image works by leading Māori artists....
Gig announcement! UK alt-rock band alt-J will headline a massive show at Spark Arena in September.
Drag diva Buckwheat is a joyous, welcoming presence who makes a splash at any occasion. What's Hot New Zealand met the man behind the makeup, Edward Cowley.
Gape in wonder at marvels of modern architecture and be engrossed in tales of design innovation at the Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival 2022.
It’s happening, Aotearoa: Our drawbridge is coming down, and eagerly waiting on the other side are some incredible artists ready to make all our epic concert dreams come true.
Duncan Nash takes a break from working with his tin sculptures to tell us about his life, and preparing for The Christchurch Art Show.
Clap Clap Riot have been rocking the Kiwi music scene for more than ten years, and their new album is looking to be hotter than ever. What's Hot New Zealand got the lowdown from guitarist...
From his studio in Wellington, Bruce Mortimer produces excellent artworks in many different styles, from fine art photography to expressionistic paintings. He paints us a picture of his life as he...
She’s for all the girl power things, water buffalos are her personal heroes, and her music career’s taking off at speed. What's Hot New Zealand jams with Sarena Close, AKA Mousey...
Ann Ciciani tells us a little bit about art, resin, her dog, and getting ready for the Christcurch Art Show.
Heather Straka is tickled by the irony of being isolated in Auckland and unable to attend her own Isolation Hotel exhibition in Christchurch. She gets on the phone with What's Hot New...
Barbara George is captain at the helm of The Court Theatre in Christchurch, steering this great theatrical ship through three years’ worth of incredible shows and towards a new home in the...
Nau mai, haere mai! Welcome to Aotearoa, Land of the Long White Cloud, home of the Maori people and wellspring of rich cultural experiences unique to New Zealand.
Singer-songwriter Hollie Smith strums out a few details on her new album, The Mussell Inn, and not sacrificing small animals.
The perfect introduction to the sounds of Aotearoa/New Zealand, our playlist boasts over 10 hours of solid Kiwi tunes ranging from those that you’d crank out at a get-together to those that...
In the 20th Century, when realism and honesty about local life became key themes, artists like Rita Angus, Colin McCahon and Toss Woollaston came to prominence.
Check out our recommendations for great local galleries, museums, artists, theatres and cultural attractions to support, and tell them you found them on the What's Hot New Zealand website.
New Zealand is an increasingly diverse, multicultural nation that in modern times blends up a heady mix of Māori, European, Pacific and Asian cultures and serves up a cultural cocktail that’s not quite like anything else you’ll find in the world. The country’s unique blend of cultural influences makes for a vibrant national identity that values innovation, independence and celebrating diversity, and offers a similarly diverse range of cultural and artistic experiences. New Zealand’s lucky spot in the beautiful blue Pacific lends a distinctive flavour to life in New Zealand – Auckland has a larger Polynesian population than any other city in the world and the influences of Pacific Island culture are clearly evident. Significant migration to New Zealand from Asian countries is also increasingly reflected in the country’s cultural make-up via everything from festivals to cuisine, businesses, and special events. The most significant and unique element of the nation’s cultural make-up though is its indigenous Māori culture – a strong element of cultural identity for all New Zealanders, Pākehā (New Zealanders of European descent) included.
This cultural mix makes for a healthy arts scene that includes everything from contemporary visual arts to a thriving performing arts scene, an increasingly renowned local film industry, a strong sense and respect for the country’s heritage, and a fascinating and unique blend of traditional cultural arts.
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