Two young Auckland photographers are calling on their fans to help them hold their first exhibition. “Shutter Pirates” Joe Dowling and Tim Lambourne, who run a photography blog by the same name, are throwing what they call “a democratic photography exhibition run by two pirate dictators”. Inspired by the Photography Club in Brighton, which invites [...]

More than 350 Aucklanders turned out to show their support at the first Save TVNZ7 public meeting last night. The meeting at the Freeman’s Bay Community Centre was the first of seven public events planned by the Save TVNZ7 campaign to discuss the end of the free-to-air channel on June 30. With the end of [...]

The Auckland Theatre Company plans to enhance life after five in the Wynyard Quarter by opening a 600-seat theatre. Work on the building is expected to begin in August or September and should take 18 months to build, according to the ATC website. Waterfront Auckland media advisor Luke Henshall says the theatre will encourage more [...]

A one-of-a-kind  youth arts project for refugees is looking for funding. Mixit, a charitable trust, runs weekly performing arts workshops for Auckland refugee and migrant youth aged 13 to 20, during the school term. Up to 35 people attend Saturday workshops at Corban Estate in West Auckland. Sessions include various forms of dance, drama, singing [...]

New Zealand’s only entry in an international short film festival held its premiere last weekend. Set in the 1950s and based around a little boy’s journey on a steam train, The Last Stop is directed by Alastair Riddell and features a completely New Zealand cast. It is entered in the Asia-Pacific region of Hollywood director [...]

Korean Day at the North Shore Events Centre last Saturday marked the beginning of a special year in the relationship between New Zealand and South Korea. The Year of Friendship honours 50 years of diplomatic relations, which began after the armistice signed between North and South Korea. Thirteen thousand people attended the event, where Korean [...]

Emerging short-film-makers can hope for a financial boost when the 2012 New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) gets underway next month. The NZIFF is introducing a competitive section for the short film programme, with three cash prizes up for grabs. Bill Gosden, director for the NZIFF, says the competition is designed to help tackle traditional [...]

An AIDS Foundation mural encouraging safer sex has been painted in a car park next to Urge Bar on Karangahape Rd. On Anzac Day, artist Jonny 4Higher added the finishing touches to the Love Your Condom mural. The design incorporates artwork by Don Chooi, who is described by New Zealand AIDS Foundation senior social marketer [...]

A conservation message more than 50 years old will be brought to life through the magic of Dr Seuss at Auckland Zoo these school holidays. To coincide with the movie premiere of Dr Seuss’ The Lorax, a story about deforestation, Auckland Zoo is offering children the chance to walk the Truffula Trail. Kids will learn [...]