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Chefs of Wellington: Kristan Mulcahy – Chow  - 168 | Regional News

Chefs of Wellington: Kristan Mulcahy – Chow

In our Chefs of Wellington series, we talk to the chefs behind some of our favourite local restaurants. Alessia Belsito-Riera chats to Chow’s head chef Kristan Mulcahy.

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A dance of wild abandonment - 168 | Regional News

A dance of wild abandonment

Award-winning contemporary performance company House of Sand brings Undoing, a visual spectacular of limbs, passion, and theatricality, to BATS Theatre this April.

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The art and the people who make it  - 168 | Regional News

The art and the people who make it

Local music series Pōneke Classical Sessions is back! Designed to make classical music accessible for wider audiences, the diverse programme will take place at Bedlam & Squalor on Cuba Street. 

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Fun, generous, and meaningful - 168 | Regional News

Fun, generous, and meaningful

Golf for a Cause is a local tournament making a difference for hundreds of families around New Zealand. Created by a young golfer, it is all about raising as much money for the Cancer Society as possible.

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With Dan Brader, nobody is safe!  - 168 | Regional News

With Dan Brader, nobody is safe!

Seasoned comedy veteran Dan Brader is known for his morally questionable storytelling and wild and hilarious personal stories. Expect this Kiwi-born comedian to have a go at you during his upcoming show at Moon Bar.

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Meaningless possessions  - 168 | Regional News

Meaningless possessions

Kate Beatty’s newest exhibition is one that forces audiences to question what is really important. Her beautiful paintings reflect the importance people put on items that are glamorous and expensive, instead of focusing on what is truly valuable.   

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