Childspace celebrates 21 years
In 1994, Childspace founders Toni and Robin Christie were working in early childhood education in Christchurch, but they weren’t as happy as they thought they should be. “We were young, […]
The return of the Roots
Trinity Roots Citizen (Self-released) When beloved Wellington group Trinity Roots rallied themselves for a series of reunion concerts in 2010, it became clear that the public weren’t that keen to let […]
About Martyn Pepperell
Movements
Public criticisms of the established New Zealand music industry aside, Ian ‘Blink’ Jorgensen might be best known for organising the well-loved Camp A Low Hum music festival during the late […]
About Martyn Pepperell
The world comes to Taranaki
Between 13 and 15 March, the New Zealand WOMAD festival returns to Brooklands Park and TSB Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth for yet another weekend of incredible music, arts […]
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It’s Newtown’s party — but we’re all invited
On Sunday, 8 March, the storied suburb of Newtown will close its main roads and host the 19th edition of the iconic Newtown Festival street fair, its annual community party […]
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Taking it to Tokyo
Fat Freddy’s Drop, live at Unit, Tokyo, 9/11/2014 At just past 1am on Sunday 9 November, Fat Freddy’s Drop, our very own hi-tech soul stalwarts, took to the stage inside […]
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Suburb Spotlight: Island Bay
On Sunday 15 February, an estimated 20,000 people will descend on Island Bay’s Shorland Park and the surrounding coastal area. They’ll be there for Day in the Bay, the main […]
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Wellington airport: Flight Plan
The question of whether Wellington Airport should extend its runway isn’t exactly a new one. It was first mooted as early as 1970 in a report by the New Zealand […]
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Shelly Bay: Day trip to the bay
Whether you travel in from Kilbirnie or take the scenic route around Scorching Bay, the drive to Shelly Bay on the Miramar Peninsula affords you some of the most beautiful […]
About Martyn Pepperell
Surviving the sophomore slump
Electric Wire Hustle Love Can Prevail (Okayplayer/Somethinksounds) With their self-titled 2009 debut, Wellington trio Electric Wire Hustle paid homage to the rich traditions of African-American soul, jazz, hip-hop and […]
