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Sainsbury’s sassy satires - 172 | Regional News

Sainsbury’s sassy satires

Wellington Paranormal and Snack Masters NZ star Tom Sainsbury will deliver his hilarious Snapchat parodies of New Zilunders to The Opera House and Te Raukura ki Kāpiti this May and June.

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Chefs of Wellington: Joel Teka - 172 | Regional News

Chefs of Wellington: Joel Teka

Alessia Belsito-Riera chats to Joel Teka, the head chef of Ethiopian restaurant Mother of Coffee on Left Bank.

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Another layer of growth for Wiri Donna - 172 | Regional News

Another layer of growth for Wiri Donna

Wellington-based Indie riff rock artist Wiri Donna is feeling a lot of excitement and a little bit of relief about the release of her debut EP Being Alone.

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Sparking joy with laughter - 172 | Regional News

Sparking joy with laughter

Dai Henwood has starred in Three’s 7 Days for 13 years. The much-loved TV personality is about to bunk up with seven Kiwi comedians to tour 7 Days Live around the country, hitting Wellington this June.

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The art of documentary filmmaking - 172 | Regional News

The art of documentary filmmaking

The Doc Edge Festival has long been a world-class documentary event that shares the stories of the world with New Zealanders. Now in 2022, the festival is further pushing the boundaries while continuing to showcase the art of documentary filmmaking.

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Permanent Green - 172 | Regional News

Permanent Green

Local artist Alicja Gear captures moments where light dances across the landscape with her expressive oil paintings. The combination of the large gestural marks and bold use of the colour green leads audiences on an insightful journey through Aotearoa’s native bush.

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