On now at Pātaka Art+Museum, award-winning artist Lindah Lepou shares her world of Pacific couture, weaving her Samoan gafa (genealogy) into Pacific couture as a living fashion art archive.

Lepou has been a guest judge for the World of Wearable Art Awards and has exhibited alongside Dior, Vivienne Westwood and John Galliano.

Lindah Lepou’s Mata’AITU runs until 8 November. Free entry.

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The Aotearoa Festival of Architecture is running from the 21st of September until Sunday the 4th of October right here in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington!

We are celebrating the joyful, energetic spirit of the city, with a nod to our famously windy climate. Uplift is about bringing people together, embracing Wellington’s creative energy, and contributing positively to the life of the city through architecture, design and community.

Everyone is welcome to attend the events for Aotearoa Festival of Architecture, as we are hosting a bunch of different events happening across the festival including:
Exhibitions
Industry Talks / Panel discussions
Building + Walking Tours – LGBTQ+ topics
Early morning yoga or sketching workshops
Movie screenings + Kōrero
Architecture firm open studios
Mixer, networking events
Music Gig
Quiz Nights


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Warning: contains monsters (and the young makers who create them).

Fangs. Claws. Scales, and a few too many eyes. These school holidays, kids can sculpt them all from a single lump of clay.

In this new workshop, they'll become a monster maker for an hour. Working with the same modelling clay used by our Wētā Workshop crew, they'll shape and sculpt their very own creature, then take it home... if they dare.

Book on the Wētā website!

Price: $29, parents and caregivers go free.

Want to make a day of it? Add a tour with our Junior Combo for $49 per person: Monster Makers & Tour Combo | Wētā Workshop Experiences

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Big Girls Don't Cry is in Cinemas from October 8th!

Set in rural Matakana and Omaha during the summer of 2006, the film follows 14-year-old Sid Bookman as she navigates friendship, identity, desire and a desperate need to fit in.

Fresh from an international festival run including Sundance, SXSW and BFI Flare, it also opened the 2026 Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival.

Written and directed by Auckland filmmaker Paloma Schneideman, also known as musician PollyHill.

In cinemas across Aotearoa from October 8. Get in early for the preview screening October 7th at Penthouse Cinema - ActiveCard holders get $12 discounted tickets via penthousecinema.co.nz

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The Oscar accredited Show Me Shorts Film Festival returns to Wellington. With its opening night on the 8th of October at the Embassy and the rest of the season at Lighthouse Cuba.

Feast your eyes on the very best short films from Aotearoa and all around the world with 65 films screening right here in Wellington.

Come and see the work of directors before they become legends. Show Me Shorts Film Festival. Running from the 8th to 14th of October. Book your tickets now at showmeshorts.co.nz

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Radio Active, Banished Music and Lacuna presents Flamingo Pier.

After more than a decade of building dancefloors around the world, Flamingo Pier return to Aotearoa this spring to celebrate the release of their new album, WOVEN TOGETHER.

Don’t miss the chance to experience WOVEN TOGETHER live, as Flamingo Pier bring their full live band to the stage for a celebration of connection, community and irresistible grooves.

Flaming Pier with support from Christopher Tubbs & Bontempo. Meow Nui October 9th. Get your tickets from ticketek.co.nz

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Spring has arrived, and we're pretty stoked about it at the Tav.

We've pulled together a sweet lineup of old friends and new ones for Spring Sessions - a primo selection of Pōneke selectors, starting early and carrying on into the night.

Each of them holds down different nights at the Tav, so if you've missed out on one of their sets before, this is your chance to catch them all in one night and get a taste of what they deliver.

Benny Balance & Shush Bon Tempo Coda Jen Kyle Jewel School Temp Schmempo

Epic beats all night guaranteed.

Saturday 10 October from 3pm at Cuba St Tavern.

Early birds $10, tickets from undertheradar.co.nz Set times to be announced. ...

It's the final show in the Make A Move gig series featuring two stages with music from Banjo Ben and the Breeze, George Young, Manu, Brio Trio, Boy Band, Emily Alice, The Mokos, and Matariki Bennett.

Join us at Vogelmorn for a family-friendly afternoon of beautiful music, dancing, kai and speeches from local MPs and activists.

Kai will be provided as an option to add on your ticket for only $12. Music starts at 2:00pm.

Funds raised will go to the Downtown Community Ministry and Wellington City Mission.

Come on Wellington, let's make a move!

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From 14-18 October, the Wellington Jazz Festival returns to the capital for its 30th anniversary year, with an electrifying programme of international artists making their Aotearoa debuts, acclaimed New Zealand musicians, new works, and unforgettable live performances.

Across five days, more than 100 performances will fill Te Whanganui-a-Tara with music. From intimate late-night club sessions to major theatre shows, audiences can experience jazz, soul, funk, brass, blues and bold contemporary sounds across venues, streets, and unexpected spaces throughout the city.

Find more info and specific events via jazzfestival.nz

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Stargazing 101: Astronomy for Beginners, returns to Wellington space science museum Space Place this October.

Learn the basics of astronomy in the two-hour live planetarium show and impress your friends with newfound skills like identifying constellations and finding south without Google Maps.

No science background necessary. Student discounts available.

Wednesday the 14th of October, at 7PM. Book your visit at spaceplace.nz

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Gaboodi Gaboodi Gaboodi!

In celebration of Gaboodi’s debut album “Lifting From the Legs: Versions and Dubs” Bigbada Boom soundsystem is stringing up at:

Shorland Park Band Rotunda in Island Bay on Sunday the 25th of October from 3pm.

This is a free gig; all ages.

With support from DJ KOA and Queen Big Punch, Gaboodi spins his brand new double 12-inch vinyl, filled with heavyweight dub, for the people of Te Whanganui-a-Tara.

Radio Active’s Roots and Culture show will be live-to-air from the park, so tune in right here on 88.6fm, if you can’t make it down.

Follow @gaboodi on Instagram for updates.

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40+ DJs - 3 Stages - 1 Fundraiser

RAVE  2 THE GRAVE an all-night celebration on Halloween, Saturday the 31st of October. With three unique dance spaces across different levels of The Grand, ravers can choose their vibe, from the more chill selections to heavy bass & high-energy tracks.

There will be more than 40 DJs behind the decks from all your favourite shows.

RadioActive.FM is a charitable organisation and we must continually raise funds to keep our doors open and our creative voices alive, ensuring that audiences can continue to enjoy bold, independent local broadcasting.

8PM-3AM

 This event is R18  

Tickets from www.radioactive.fm/ravetothegrave ...