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A world of infinite beauty awaits at Auckland's Silo Park. See magical full-moon...
Full Moon Kingdom by Kathrin Simon
Silo Park, Wynyard Quarter A vibrant, immersive exhibition in the SILO6 gallery at Silo Park on Auckland's waterfront revealing the secret and magical nightlife of Auckland Zoo. shortlist
Such a high calibre garden, what an absolute delight
The New Zealand Herald Festival Garden
The New Zealand Herald Festival Garden was the beating heart in the Heart of the City in 2015 and it’ll be pumping out the good stuff again this year. Come be part of the rhythm. shortlist
A sensational opportunity to watch inspirational artists paint.
Aotea Squared
The New Zealand Herald Festival Garden Prominent urban artists from the TMD Crew paint live in The New Zealand Herald Festival Garden, dreaming up urban artworks that reflect Auckland, the city we all share. shortlist
Sunday 13 March, 10.30am to 3.30pm - Nau mai, haere mai ki Whānau Whānui
Family Day Whānau Whānui
The New Zealand Herald Festival Garden Family Day is a creative playground for kids, teens and their adults! Cruise around The New Zealand Herald Festival Garden and enjoy a day of fun, free family performances. shortlist
A treasure hunt where you don't know what you're looking for but you find it all...
White Night 2016
Auckland Wide Aotearoa's version of Nuit Blanche (White Night) is on again! A free cultural event with plenty of arty engagements on offer. Six hours, non-stop, throughout Auckland. See you there! shortlist
In this joyful celebration, a five-piece New Wave Korean music band combines tra...
The K Wind - Kim Ju Hong's Ensemble, Noreum Machi
In this joyful celebration, a five-piece New Wave Korean music band combines traditional singing with percussion that’s as punchy and powerful as a million heartbeats. shortlist
two expert clowns, and many laughs
La Cucina dell'Arte
2 - 20 March Circus Ronaldo Big Top, Aotea Square The sixth-generation of a renowned Belgian circus family, Danny and David Ronaldo are cast as chef and kitchen hand serving hearty helpings of slapstick, vaudeville and traditional commedia. shortlist
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March 2016
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Encounter the sacred beauty of the forests of Fiji, the Solomons, Samoa and Aote...
Marama
2 - 6 March Q Rangatira Through waiata, chants, dances and rituals gracefully and magically performed, Marama creates a powerful call from Pacific women about the devastating effects of deforestation on their homelands. shortlist
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March 2016
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incredibly beautiful
Carabosse - Fire Garden
4 - 6 March Auckland Domain French fire alchemists Carabosse transform the Auckland Domain with flaming flower-pots and cool cast-iron contraptions. With live music playing throughout the night, roam through an otherworldly fire-garden. shortlist
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…one of those rare shows that equally delights toddlers and their parents, and r...
Duck, Death and the Tulip (PumpHouse Theatre)
5 - 6 March The PumpHouse Theatre A beautiful puppet-show about an unlikely friendship between a playful duck and a mysterious character, this is an award winning adaptation of Wolf Erlbruch’s beloved book. shortlist
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March 2016
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instil[s] a sense of wonder in her audience
Waves (Waiheke)
Artworks Theatre, Waiheke Beguiling storytelling for the whole family, in Waves, Elizabeth Moncello, inventor of the butterfly stroke, learns to swim with the help of fish, penguins and other amphibian friends. shortlist
instil[s] a sense of wonder in her audience
Waves
9 - 13 March Q Loft Beguiling storytelling for the whole family, in Waves Elizabeth Moncello, inventor of the butterfly stroke, learns to swim with the help of fish, penguins and other amphibian friends. shortlist
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