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10 out of 10cc - 195 | Regional News

10 out of 10cc

We caught up with 10CC frontman Graham Gouldman ahead of the Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour in Wellington, where the UK legends will play I’m Not In Love, Dreadlock Holiday, and more.

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Emerging theatre companies of Wellington – Squash Co Arts Collective - 195 | Regional News

Emerging theatre companies of Wellington – Squash Co Arts Collective

Next up in our new emerging theatre companies of Wellington series, we meet Squash Co Arts Collective.

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Meet Lynley Dodd and Friends  - 194 | Regional News

Meet Lynley Dodd and Friends

We had the pleasure of interviewing Dame Lynley Dodd, known the world over for her beloved series Hairy Maclary and Friends, about her illustrious career and upcoming appearance at Featherston Booktown.

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Stand-up and self-love - 193 | Regional News

Stand-up and self-love

Award-winning comedian and actor Kura Forrester talks about dogs, hearing aids, dating, and more in her new show Here If You Need this NZ International Comedy Festival.

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Emerging theatre companies of Wellington – Knot Theatre  - 193 | Regional News

Emerging theatre companies of Wellington – Knot Theatre

Next up in our new emerging theatre companies of Wellington series, we meet Knot Theatre.

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The maker of dreams - 192 | Regional News

The maker of dreams

Glitter, queerness, and whakapapa combine in a beautiful “world-bending” practice to make up renowned Kiwi artist Reuben Paterson’s largest exhibition to date.

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Every athlete is an artist - 191 | Regional News

Every athlete is an artist

In 2020 Wellingtonian Zakea Page won the Winter Youth Olympic Games medal design competition and did a live painting performance at the opening ceremony. This year he is part of the judges panel, while his film about his experience is winning awards in the international festival circuit.

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Emerging theatre companies of Wellington – Horse with No Name - 190 | Regional News

Emerging theatre companies of Wellington – Horse with No Name

Next up in our new emerging theatre companies of Wellington series, we meet Horse with No Name.

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Marking a massive milestone - 189 | Regional News

Marking a massive milestone

The Rodger Fox Big Band celebrates their 50th anniversary this year with The Big Drum Off Concert Tour. We caught up with trombone legend and bandleader Rodger Fox about the last 50 years and what’s up next.

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Emerging theatre companies of Wellington – Heartbreakers - 188 | Regional News

Emerging theatre companies of Wellington – Heartbreakers

First up in our new emerging theatre companies of Wellington series, we meet Heartbreakers.

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Finding and forging his voice - 187 | Regional News

Finding and forging his voice

We caught up with highly acclaimed and accomplished writer Chris Tse, the New Zealand Poet Laureate for 2022-2024.

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From Wellington to Berlin - 186 | Regional News

From Wellington to Berlin

We chat with Matthew Di Leva, who has autism and ADHD and has been selected to represent New Zealand in athletics at the 2023 Berlin Special Olympics.

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