Category: Culture

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The best events in Wellington in February 2017

February in Wellington means, summer, festivals, picnics and a sneaky long weekend for Waitangi Day. This month you can be classically suave with Polo and Opera outings or play it chill with street and musical celebrations. February is your month…

Beaujolais Nouveau with Alliance Française Wellington

As a French guy, the yearly celebration of Beaujolais Nouveau is the kind of tradition that can go a lot of different ways. The quality of the wine is hit or miss, and the atmosphere can be very volatile, as…

Eye Opening Cinema – Girl Rising Documentary Screening

Girl Rising is a powerful documentary following the stories of nine different girls in nine developing countries, as they fight for their right to an education in the face of poverty, exploitation, and inequality. Each girl was teamed up with…

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Short can be satisfying – Show Me Shorts Film Festival 2016

    My Plus One and I were fortunate enough to attend the opening night of the Show Me Shorts Film Festival, currently on at the Embassy Theatre and finishing the 26th of October. It is the leading international short film festival in…

Fantasy Costume of fairy price with butterfyl wings and woodland clothing.

Toi Whakaari Costume Showcase 2016

As we enter the Toi Whakaari hall we’re greeted by a fairy, an empress, and a purple monster in full fantasy armour. These are costumes crafted by past graduates, as the school celebrates ten years. The Toi Whakaari showcase is more…