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OTAGO CENTRAL RAIL TRAIL DUATHLON 23-24 FEBRUARY 2013 Running & mountain biking the 150 km Rail Trail The Rail Trail Duathlon is a popular sporting event hosted in Central Otago. Held annually on the last weekend in February, the duathlon race involves competitors running and mountain biking the entire length of the Rail Trail, completing eight stages over two days. In Alexandra / Otago Rail Trail Sports Events Go to website >>>       More Information >>>

OTAGO FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS OCTOBER 2014 Celebrating the Arts - Music, Theatre, Dance, Visual Art In Dunedin, the biennial Otago Festival of the Arts has earned a reputation for its huge pulling power of excellent and extra-ordinary international and national acts. A showcase of artistic excitement, style, panache, superb performance & pure indulgence, the programme includes, dance, theatre, music, opera, literature & visual arts performances. In Central Otago Wide Events & Festivals Go to website >>>       More Information >>>

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	International Rhododendron Conference New Zealand Rhododendron Association celebrates its 70th Jubilee. Outstanding overseas and NZ speakers. Visits to public and private gardens.... >>more The Dunedin Centre, Dunedin Sunday 19th October to Friday 24th October 7.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Queenstown Film Society Do you become a couch potato over winter? Do you need something to get you out and about on a weekday evening? Would you like a regular arts.... >>more Dorothy Browns Cinema, Arrowtown Tuesday 6th May to Tuesday 4th November 3.30 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Blue Penguins Pukekura - Little Blue Penguin Tours Discover Korora - the little blue penguin. The Royal Albatross Centre is home to Dunedin's only guided tours of a little blue penguin colony.... >>more Royal Albatross Centre, Dunedin Monday 28th July to Wednesday 31st December 12.30 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Glenfalloch Green Bikes Ride the Peninsula, no sweat! Come along to Glenfalloch Gardens between 10am - 4pm and hop on a new electric pedal-assist bike. The Otago Pe.... >>more Glenfalloch Woodland Garden, Dunedin Tuesday 29th July to Thursday 30th April 5.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Gifts and Legacies A unique showcase celebrating the extraordinary objects and generous benefactors who helped build the Otago Museum’s world-class collectio.... >>more Otago Museum, Dunedin Friday 15th August to Sunday 23rd November 5.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Exhibition - 100 Years of the Rhododendron Dell An exhibition of photos and text, celebrating the history of this celebrated gem..... >>more Dunedin Botanic Garden, Dunedin Friday 17th October to Friday 28th November 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Octavia Cook Camouflet A solo exhibition of contemporary jewellery by Octavia Cook. Through the decorative and theatrical ways that Cook manipulates materials, ani.... >>more Lure Jewellery, Dunedin Tuesday 7th October to Thursday 23rd October 6.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Readiness and Sacrifice: World War I Archives The exhibition includes letters to families, a war diary illustrating troopship life and soldiers' training, fitting out the Hospital Ship '.... >>more Archives New Zealand - Dunedin Office, Dunedin Tuesday 23rd September to Wednesday 24th December 4.30 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	YWCA Encore Holding up those who are healing – helping breast cancer survivors through support and exercise. For women who have experienced breast ca.... >>more Chatsford Lifestyle Village, Dunedin Tuesday 30th September to Tuesday 18th November 12.30 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	John Parker: Singularities (2014) “Parker’s career is characterised by a constant testing of the boundaries of ceramic art.â€� (1) “… I’ve liked the idea of settin.... >>more Milford Galleries Dunedin, Dunedin Friday 26th September to Wednesday 22nd October 6.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Shigeyuki Kihara: Velvet Dreams Velvet Dreams brings together works from two early bodies of work by Shigeyuki Kihara, including Faleaitu: House of Spirits (2003) and Vavau.... >>more Milford Galleries Dunedin, Dunedin Friday 26th September to Wednesday 22nd October 6.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Toolbox - Tweens And Teens (12+) Over six sessions, the Tweens and Teens Toolbox is designed to give you tools to equip your teenager with a strong sense of self, as well as.... >>more Catholic Social Services, Dunedin Tuesday 21st October 1.15 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Self Guided Castle Tours Visit Larnach Castle - New Zealand's only castle. With its exciting, sometimes scandalous and tragic history, magnificent carved ceilings, .... >>more Larnach Castle, Dunedin Tuesday 30th September to Monday 31st August 3.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Post Implosion Jessica Crothall is exhibiting her latest series of acrylic and watercolour paintings. Post Implosion will be shown at Mint Gallery between .... >>more Mint Gallery, Dunedin Thursday 2nd October to Friday 24th October 11.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Nichola Shanley Nichola Shanley's eponymously titled exhibition is the Lyttelton artist's first at Brett McDowell Gallery..... >>more Brett McDowell Gallery, Dunedin Thursday 9th October to Thursday 30th October 11.30 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	45th Dunedin Festival of Photography An annual photographic competition exhibition showcasing a variety of stunning images by New Zealand photographers..... >>more Community Gallery, Dunedin Monday 20th October to Monday 27th October 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Barry Brickell: His Own Steam A tribute to one of New Zealand's most important potters, His Own Steam is the first significant survey exhibition of Brickell's work, featu.... >>more Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Dunedin Monday 6th October to Tuesday 2nd December 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Wild Life A selection of works from the Gallery's holdings, in which the artists try to tap into a set of instinctual, visceral and even spiritual qua.... >>more Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Dunedin Monday 6th October to Tuesday 2nd December 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand, in its widest constructs, showcases a selection of artists currently producing work in Dunedin. The show explores detailed .... >>more Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Dunedin Monday 6th October to Sunday 16th November 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Michael Parekowhai: Jim McMurty Jim McMurtry, Michael Parekowhai's infamous giant inflatable bunny, has been seen snoozing in locations across the world from South Korea to.... >>more Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Dunedin Monday 6th October to Sunday 9th November 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Paul Maseyk: One Pot Wonder This survey exhibition by New Zealand ceramist Paul Maseyk focuses on the artist's unique, personal and highly detailed ceramics, highlighti.... >>more Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Dunedin Monday 6th October to Sunday 30th November 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Belonging: Works from the Dunedin Public Art Gallery This exhibition delves into the Gallery's holdings to showcase a rich range of popular European masterpieces, rarely seen treasures and a sa.... >>more Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Dunedin Monday 6th October to Tuesday 2nd December 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Italian Conversation Class This is a conversation class in Italian conducted in an enjoyable and communicative way. Knowledge of the Italian language needs to be suffi.... >>more La Piccola Italia, Dunedin Monday 20th October to Tuesday 9th December 11.45 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Loris Ives, Fibre Artist and Louise Parker Thompson Ceramics .... >>more Stuart St Potters Co-operative, Dunedin Sunday 12th October to Saturday 25th October 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Elizabeth Rees: Centre Stage (2014) “The paintings are created for entertainment and enjoyment, as theatre also entertains, that we might recognise something of ourselves in .... >>more Milford Galleries Queenstown, Queenstown Friday 17th October to Wednesday 12th November 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Human Fruit Bowl “When a naked woman speaks you tend to pay attention.â€� New York Theatreview Ever wonder what goes through the mind of a nude model whil.... >>more Queenstown Arts Centre, Queenstown Wednesday 22nd October 1.00 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Blowout Comedy Presents Horrible, Horrible Human Being Blowout Comedy presents a one hour solo comedy show with Dan Brader "Horrible, Horrible Human Being" Dan Brader is a horrible, horrible hu.... >>more Taste Merchants, Dunedin Wednesday 22nd October 2.00 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Elite6 Business Networking Hi, I’m Lana Christensen the facilitator for the Elite6 Queenstown since August 2014. Elite6 Queenstown is an exciting, innovative group .... >>more Hamills Restaurant, Queenstown Tuesday 5th August to Wednesday 9th September 2.20 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Early Gardens on Film The New Zealand Film Archive and Dunedin Botanic Garden presents a programme of newly preserved films focusing on Dunedin’s horticultural .... >>more ToitÅ« Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin Wednesday 22nd October 1.30 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Children's Dance Classes Dance is a creative alternative (or awesome addition) to organised sport for children! Creativity is essentially problem solving- enhance yo.... >>more Kazbah Studio Inc., Dunedin Tuesday 14th October to Wednesday 10th December 9.30 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Italian Language Class for Beginners This is an introduction to the Italian language and culture taught in an enjoyable and communicative way. No previous knowledge of Italian i.... >>more Opoho School, Dunedin Wednesday 22nd October to Wednesday 10th December 12.00 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Microsoft ModernBiz Roadshow Microsoft New Zealand announced the schedule for its upcoming six-city ModernBiz Roadshow, a free series of events for small and medium-size.... >>more Otago Museum, Dunedin Tuesday 21st October to Wednesday 22nd October 2.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	The Mall Counterpoint is proud to present The Mall by New Zealand playwright Thomas Sainsbury, a hilarious black comedy set in a local mall and follo.... >>more Allen Hall Theatre, Dunedin Thursday 23rd October to Saturday 25th October 1.30 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Science Roadshow The Science Roadshow offers school children, their teachers and accompanying parents and wider public visitors an opportunity to explore var.... >>more Wanaka Primary School, Wanaka Wednesday 22nd October to Thursday 23rd October 3.30 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Theomin Art Collection Tour The Theomin Art Collection was acquired by the family between the late 1800s and the early 1960s and graces every wall of every room. Artist.... >>more Olveston, Dunedin Wednesday 2nd July to Thursday 8th January 11.30 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Strength and Conditioning Classes for Dancers As a Weights Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor with Honours degree in Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Siobhan has ample .... >>more Kazbah Studio Inc., Dunedin Wednesday 15th October to Thursday 11th December 11.15 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Toolbox - The Middle Years (6-12) Over six sessions, the Middle Years Toolbox is designed to help you teach skills and build memories. - Session 1: Building character and se.... >>more Catholic Social Services, Dunedin Thursday 23rd October 1.15 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	A Good Read A Good Read at ToitÅ« meets monthly to discuss books to inspire, educate and hopefully entertain. This month’s book title is "A Many Coate.... >>more ToitÅ« Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin Thursday 23rd October 12.30 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	First Class Passenger Ball Dance Practice Calling all Dancers - Oamaru First Class Passenger Ball Practice - Dunedin. This dance practice is open to anyone who would like to learn t.... >>more Baptist Church Hall, Dunedin Thursday 23rd October 1.00 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Le Cirque des Voleurs Think Rolling Stones rock and roll circus meets Carnivale! A theatrical spectacular featuring musicians, artists, poets, aerial silks and fi.... >>more Sammy's, Dunedin Friday 24th October to Saturday 25th October 12.30 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Mike Nock Trio (AUS) Legendary New Zealand jazz pianist-composer Mike Nock has been at the forefront of Australasian jazz scene for more than 50 years and in Feb.... >>more Queenstown Memorial Centre, Queenstown Friday 24th October 1.30 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Wanaka Jazz Series - Benny Lackner Trio (USA/GER) The Benny Lackner Trio bring their finely crafted, modern, groove oriented sound for this special Wanaka Jazz Series concert as part of the .... >>more Peak Function Centre Wanaka, Wanaka Friday 24th October 1.00 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Queenstown JazzFest Festival Pass 2014 Queenstown JazzFest - Friday 24th to Sunday 26th October. 3 days of fantastic music, in excess of 40 events and over 80 performers. Th.... >>more Queenstown Memorial Centre, Queenstown Friday 24th October to Saturday 25th October 1.30 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Science Roadshow The Science Roadshow offers school children, their teachers and accompanying parents and wider public visitors an opportunity to explore var.... >>more Cromwell College, Cromwell Thursday 23rd October to Friday 24th October 3.30 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Cuisine at Clyde Food Festival The historic precinct of Clyde will again be the venue for the Cuisine at Clyde food festival this Labour Weekend. Organisers, the Clyde on .... >>more Clyde Historic Precinct, Clyde Friday 24th October to Monday 27th October 1.00 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Toolbox - The Early Years (0-6) Over six sessions, the Early Years Toolbox is designed to encourage you in your role as a parent. No-one will influence your child’s futur.... >>more Catholic Social Services, Dunedin Thursday 23rd October to Friday 24th October 3.30 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Story-Time Story-time! Every Friday and Saturday at 10.30am on the magic carpet in the Children's Room. No need to book, just bring the kids, and maybe.... >>more University Book Shop, Dunedin Thursday 2nd October to Saturday 20th December 4.30 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Toddler Time Join our storyteller in discovering a museum full of stories and songs. There will be a chance to play and time for a craft activity. Venue.... >>more ToitÅ« Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin Thursday 9th October to Friday 24th October 4.00 pm More Info, Photos, Availability
	Ladies Movie Night Come out and have a fun night while supporting the Dunedin Curtain Bank. Tickets are $25, including glass of wine, nibbles and an awesome g.... >>more Metro Cinema, Dunedin Friday 24th October 1.45 am More Info, Photos, Availability
	Nicole Andrews - South Island Tour Indie singer and pianist, Nicole Andrews takes her music and piano on the road for a South Island tour in late October. Originally from Po.... >>more Taste Merchants, Dunedin Friday 24th October 2.00 am More Info, Photos, Availability