Celebrate the vibrant world of game development at NZ Games Fest and The Pavs Awards Night!

The ultimate gathering for game creation across New Zealand and Australia!

Meet passionate developers, hobbyists, and enthusiasts for inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, exciting exhibitions, and countless opportunities to network and connect.

It all leads up to The Pavs, a spectacular awards night honouring the boldest achievements in Australia and NZ game development — happening Friday, May 2nd at 7PM.

Tickets are $70 regular, $55 for students - or free with an All-Access Pass. Don’t miss out - visit nzgamesfest.com for tickets and full event details.

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We are hosting an information evening to promote our Xiamen Friendship Tour.

We hope you can come along to Ba Ba Ili Chinese Restaurant on the 30th April 2025 at 6.30pm to find out more about this great opportunity to join the 8-day guided tour of our sister city Xiamen and the Fujian Province of China!

Meet some of the WXA committee, find out what’s included on the tour, meet the tour guide (via Zoom) and ask any questions you may have!

Some nibbles and refreshments will be provided, this event is free!

For more information head to www.wxa.nz ...

Kuini Sheba (Ngati Kuri) is a reggae/hip-hop/r&b artist from Central Auckland. She is, among other things, a vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter.

Heavy inspiration and study of a wide range of her favourite artists, as well as delving into her own musical practice, has resulted in a personal and refreshing insight into her world; an insight into the generation to come in Aotearoa music.

She is currently in the process of releasing an album; the first single of which “Te Ahi o Mahuika” has just been released on all platforms. This is a reggae/dub track written by Kuini Sheba, fully in Te Reo Māori. ...

Join us for an evening of Wonder with Shanti Gore's solo show Phantoms - a collection of original illustrated and painted works!

Phantoms is a collection of specters across different shapes; a child's boogeyman, a shape caught out the side of your eye, the echoes of a memory or the space in between unprocessed emotions.

Each tells a story, of past, present, future or fiction. These entities linger in the liminal spaces, haunting the thresholds between knowing and not knowing, real and unreal. Phantoms invites you to confront what is hidden, half-seen, or felt without understanding—those shadowy presences that follow us, shape us, and sometimes define us.

Find us across the road from the Briscoes car park.

On from the 1st - 8th with opening night on the 2nd of May ...

Reb Fountain's 'How Love Bends' is out now and she has embarked on a nation-wide tour! The Wellington show is set for Friday May 2nd at The Opera House.

With its passion and power, your chance to see this beautiful collection of songs is nearing closer and some tickets are still available.

It's about time you see Reb Fountain live! It will make your week! Buy your tickets at Ticketmaster.nz ...

After a wee hiatus, we're super excited to bring you Funky Friday #004 on the 2nd of May!

Moon's monthly event for lovers of house, techno, funk, disco, garage & more!

This edition will feature Open Air / Radio Active.FM Midnight Marauders co-host Jamie Rose, along with Seraph, who you may have seen at festivals across Aotearoa or the legendary Laundry bar playing a wide range of house and techno, alongside our host of Funky Friday's, Not My Sister.

Friday, May 2nd 9pm-2am. $10 on the door, Moon (Newtown) ...

Ever looked up at the night sky and wondered, “what am I actually looking at?”

Join Space Place for Stargazing 101: Astronomy for Beginners, a two-hour crash course in navigating our southern skies.

In their stellar planetarium you’ll learn why the stars move, how to find south without Google Maps, and where you fit in the vastness of space.

Your journey to the stars starts at 7pm on Wednesday 7th May. Book your Stargazing 101 tickets at spaceplace.nz ...

You’ve seen him surfing in the bucket-fountain and in a home-made hot tub on Cuba Street… now it’s time to see him onstage!

Local comedian Sandy Burton brings you his brand you stand-up comedy show, ‘Tubs of Fun!’ So come check out this genre-pushing, award-winning funny-man tell you his cool, new jokes.

This show is sponsored by a hot tub company who have tricked Sandy into a contract that requires him to promote their product at all times. So if you like well-written, astute social-commentary, as well as unwinding in 800 litres of 40 degree water, this show is for you!

$15 tickets when using discount code: HOTTUBSAREMYBOYFRIEND.

Tickets from kiwiticket.co.nz

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Back by popular demand, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon: 50 Years in a Heartbeat returns to Space Place this May.

Sit back and relax in the planetarium theatre and experience the iconic album like never before.

Each track of The Dark Side of the Moon is played in surround-sound and set to mesmerising 360-degree visuals.

Transcending reality, get ready to be taken on a journey through time, space and psychedelic dimensions.

Shows start 16th of May and can be booked online via MuseumsWellington.org.nz/pink-floyd/ ...