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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.
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Otago Central Rail Trail Duathlon 23-24 February 2013 Running & mountain biking the 150 km Rail Trail
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.
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Otago Festival of the Arts October 2014 Celebrating the Arts - Music, Theatre, Dance, Visual Art
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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John Parker: Singularities (2014)
“Parker’s career is characterised by a constant testing of the boundaries of ceramic art.” (1) “… I’ve liked the idea of settin.... >>more
Milford Galleries Dunedin, Dunedin
Friday 26th September to Wednesday 22nd October 6.00 pm
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Loris Ives, Fibre Artist and Louise Parker Thompson Ceramics
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Stuart St Potters Co-operative, Dunedin
Sunday 12th October to Saturday 25th October 4.00 pm
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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
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Human Fruit Bowl
“When a naked woman speaks you tend to pay attention.” 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
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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
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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
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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
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin
Wednesday 22nd October 1.30 am
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A Good Read
A Good Read at Toitū meets monthly to discuss books to inspire, educate and hopefully entertain. This month’s book title is "A Many Coate.... >>more
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin
Thursday 23rd October 12.30 am
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin
Thursday 9th October to Friday 24th October 4.00 pm
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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
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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
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