Waiora by Paekakariki artist Hemi McGregor features painting, sculpture and installation. Mcgregor draws on geometric structures, patterns and processes in the natural world to explore our relationship with sky, water, earth and seasons.

Lovers & Castaways presents artworks from the 1980s by some of New Zealand’s most well-known artists, including Bill Hammond, Gretchen Albrecht, Richard Killeen, Julian Dashper, Ralph Hotere, Pat Hanly and many more.

In Toloa Tales, Tamki Mākaurau artists Edith Amituanai and Sione Tuívailala Monū present new video works that explore the concept of returning to an ancestral homeland. They look at some of the ways the Pacific diaspora hold onto their identity and culture after migrating to countries like Aotearoa, Australia and the United States. 

Pātaka is open daily, free entry, go to pataka.org.nz for more details ...

DJs and producers of all experience levels are welcome to come and share their tunes at Moon!

We'll be using an XDJ-RR on Moon's house soundsystem, so bring your tracks on a USB - ideally processed in rekordbox, aiff/wav or mp3.

Bring some friends, make some new ones, or just come down for a boogie! Free entry & full support from DJ Gandoof ...

Wellington Opera’s World Premiere of 'Mate Ururoa' shows from Friday 11th July to Sunday 13th July at the Hannah Playhouse.

Set in Gallipoli, 1915, a captain in the Native Contingent disobeys his commander’s orders to save the lives of his men.
A true story of the heroism and humiliation of Captain Roger Dansey, a Māori soldier on the frontline of a European war. Mate Ururoa is written by legendary New Zealand composer Dame Gillian Whitehead.
Performed in English and te reo Māori by David Tahere, alongside acclaimed taonga pūoro practitioner and vocalist Ariana Tikao, with director Sara Brodie and Aotearoa's leading new music ensemble, Stroma.
Get your tickets through wellingtonopera.nz or from iTicket ...

July 18th 2025, brace yourself for a Friday you’ll never forget. The day that the Amplifier show goes live from Cuba Barbers!!

Cuba Barbers delivers quality classic and contemporary hair cuts at competitive prices, all are welcome at Cuba Barbers, come as you are and leave a little sharper!

So come and hang out with the Active Crew at 177 Cuba Street from 10am-1pm for some razor sharp tunes! Whether it's just a light Friday boogie, a short back and sides or a chance to see Don Luchito in action (on the decks, not with the scissors!)

As always we will be broadcasting LIVE on 88.6FM! ...

Get ready for Aotearoa’s wildest weekend of filmmaking — the Vista Foundation 48Hours returns August 15–17, 2025!

Registration opens June 16th. Teams across the motu will have just 48 hours to write, shoot, and edit a short film in one fast-paced, creative weekend.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or jumping in for the first time, this is your chance to embrace the chaos, tell a story, and join a nationwide community of filmmakers.

All films screen at local heats and compete for awards — vying for the title of Grand National Champion. https://www.48hours.co.nz/ ...