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localmatters.co.nz > entertainment-news > japanese-art-features-in-exhibition

Japanese art features in exhibition

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (511+ words) September 8, 2026 2:49pm Sep 8, 2026 2:49pm JapanArt NZ Inc, a Warkworth-based not-for-profit organisation, will present the free exhibition Perspective at the Estuary Arts Centre in Ōrewa from September 26 to October 30, featuring the work of Japanese artist Kana Inami. Inami will travel from Japan to…...

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localmatters.co.nz > opinion > arts-suzanne-vega-heads-to-auckland

Arts??? Suzanne Vega heads to Auckland

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (364+ words) September 8, 2026 3:01pm Sep 8, 2026 3:01pm The iconic singer Suzanne Vega, whose songs Luka, Tom’s Diner, Marlene on the Wall and many more became worldwide favourites in the ’80s, is coming to Auckland Town Hall on September 10. Vega emerged with her original neo-folk songs, performing…...

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International ensembleto play in Warkworth - Local Matters

2+ week, 15+ hour ago   (376+ words) August 31, 2026 9:25am Aug 31, 2026 9:25am Warkworth audiences will have the chance to hear an international chamber music ensemble on their own doorstep when Cane & Horsehair: A Global Odyssey comes to Warkworth Town Hall on Saturday, October 3. The concert is one of just seven…...

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localmatters.co.nz > health > call-to-celebrate-volunteers

Call to celebrate volunteers

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (299+ words) August 26, 2026 3:00pm Aug 26, 2026 3:00pm Kiwis are being encouraged to recognise the contribution of their local volunteer firefighters by nominating them for this years Volunteer Fire Brigade of the Year awards. The United Fire Brigades’ Association (UFBA) has launched the awards as part…...

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localmatters.co.nz > entertainment-news > bream-bay-band-makes-final

Bream Bay band makes final

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (388+ words) August 26, 2026 3:41pm Aug 26, 2026 3:41pm Bream Bay College band Fork has been announced as a finalist for this year’s Smokefreerockquest. The alternative rock band, comprising sisters Kacie and Phoebe Cookson and friend Nerissa Barton, is one of eight acts to reach the national…...

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localmatters.co.nz > entertainment-news > its-just-a-jump-to-the-walk-of-fame

It???s just a jump to the Walk of Fame

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (241+ words) August 21, 2026 4:28pm Aug 21, 2026 4:28pm Fans of The Rocky Horror Picture Show turned out in force in Ōrewa on Saturday, August 8, as its creator Richard O’Brien was honoured with a star on the New Zealand Walk of Fame. A large crowd gathered around…...