new-zealand-culture

Waitangi Day events

Waitangi Day 2024 Celebrations Across New Zealand

Discover the vibrant celebrations and events marking Waitangi Day 2024. Thousands gather for dawn services, concerts, and more in commemoration of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

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Martinborough Fair

Martinborough Fair: Your Ultimate Craft Market Destination!

Discover the charm and vibrancy of the Martinborough Fair, the largest craft market in the southern hemisphere!

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Samoan language week 2024

Samoan Language Week 2024: Embracing Culture and Unity

Celebrate Samoan Language Week 2024 with prayer and community events! 🇼🇸

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Smith and Caughey

Farewell to Smith & Caughey's: Auckland's Iconic Department Store to Close After 144 Years

Breaking news: Auckland's beloved Smith & Caughey's set to close in 2025 after 144 years in business. Shock and sadness as the iconic store prepares to shut its doors.

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Matariki public holiday

Celebrate Matariki: A Beginner's Guide to the New Zealand Festivities

Discover the meaning of Matariki, how to find the iconic star cluster, and unique ways to celebrate this special time of year!

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Matariki Wellington

Matariki Wellington: A Spectacular Indigenous Drag Queen Experience

Experience the energetic and emotional rollercoaster of the Tīwhas Matariki Spectacular, featuring a four-piece drag queen Māori beat girl collective in Wellington!

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Conan O'Brien

Conan O'Brien's Haka Adventure: More Epic Than Any Late-Night Skit!

When Conan O'Brien joins 6,000 Kiwis to reclaim the haka world record, you know it's a night to remember!

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Dunedin Airport hugs

Dunedin Airport's 3-Minute Hug Challenge – Can You Handle It?

Get your timers ready! Dunedin Airport has announced a controversial three-minute limit on farewell hugs, sparking heated debates and laughs.

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What is the hikoi about

When a Hikoi Meets a Haiku: The Battle of Baliffs and Beliefs!

Why are baliffs crashing the hikoi party? Let's unearth the truth behind contracts, satire, and mortgages with a laugh!

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Joy Oladokun

Joy Oladokun: The ‘Sensitive Stoner’ Turning Trauma into Tunes!

Discover how singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun is using cannabis to heal from religious trauma and creating uplifting music!

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