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Murderous mayhem  - 222 | Regional News

Murderous mayhem

On a dark and stormy night, something is afoot in the town of Ravenswood Bluff. Solve the mystery before the town devolves into madness with a round of the bluffing game Blood on the Clocktower on the 29th of June at Thistle Hall.

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A musical rite of passage - 221 | Regional News

A musical rite of passage

Come and cheer on the young musicians shredding it at the Smokefreerockquest Wellington Regional Final on the 8th of June at Sacred Heart College from 7pm.

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DIY supremacy - 220 | Regional News

DIY supremacy

Hold your breath and head to The Fringe Bar on the 1st of June to see who will be crowned the 10th Great DIY BurlesKiwi.

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Pearl in a Whirl - 219 | Regional News

Pearl in a Whirl

This Featherston Booktown, author Catherine Robertson and illustrator Fifi Colston will join forces to chat about Pearl in a Whirl, the true story of one fluffy cat’s wild, windy week during Cyclone Gabrielle.

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You have been warned - 216 | Regional News

You have been warned

Horror authors Michael Botur and Denver Grenell will present a spooky soirée of chilling tales and dark poetry in Featherston this month. Warning: there may be blood…

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Where sun, sea, and sound collides - 214 | Regional News

Where sun, sea, and sound collides

Come live it up with Breaking Beats at This Is Living, a new outdoor music festival in Petone featuring more than 25 artists and headlined by the best of the best.

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The Doctor is coming - 213 | Regional News

The Doctor is coming

It’s about to get timey-wimey, Wellington! Christopher Eccleston is landing in Pōneke on the 25th of February for The Lord of Time: A Doctor Who Event – get hyped for panels, stalls, and a whole host of Doctor Who actors and enthusiasts.  

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Earth’s Mightiest Exhibition - 211 | Regional News

Earth’s Mightiest Exhibition

Superheroes and villains have descended on Pōneke! From artefacts to art, interactive displays to memorabilia, get your Marvel fix at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre before they blast off.

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Night-merry Christmas - 210 | Regional News

Night-merry Christmas

A bizarre bazaar overflowing with creepy cute creations of all shapes and sizes, find the perfect Christmas present for that spooky someone in your life.

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Leap fearlessly into the unknown - 205 | Regional News

Leap fearlessly into the unknown

Anything can and will happen this New Zealand Improv Festival, a glorious nine days filled with 35 workshops, 25 shows, and infinite possibilities.

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Descent to the Dungeon of Dankness  - 204 | Regional News

Descent to the Dungeon of Dankness

Hither to Garage Project Wild Workshop, weary adventurer, for an evening of celebration and specially crafted beer designed to accompany a one-shot roleplaying adventure called Descent to the Dungeon of Dankness.

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A beautiful blend  - 204 | Regional News

A beautiful blend

On the Saturday of Mental Health Awareness Week, Get Comfy 2023 presents a charity fundraising festival complete with bands, performances, speakers, stalls, activities, and mental health resources.

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