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AUCKLAND CITY — The 40th edition of the Auckland Home Show is now only one week away, and an army of exhibitors are in the final stages of preparing their displays for this gigantic home event.
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AUCKLAND — Artists have until 20 March to get their entries in for The Coca-Cola Easter Show Art Awards 2014. Open to artists of all ages, amateur and professional, The Coca-Cola Easter Show Art Awards is New Zealand’s largest open art competition.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Big Boys Toys is back in town this weekend at ASB Showgrounds from 8 – 10 November with an action-packed three days set to be bigger, ballsier and better than ever.
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AUCKLAND — Celebrating 36 years of hard fought chukkas, incredible horsemanship, divot stomping, fashion and champagne, this year’s BMW New Zealand Polo Open Finals Day returns to the Clevedon Polo Grounds on Sunday February 24th, 2013.
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AUCKLAND — Cricket is a renowned territory for the mighty moustache, and over the years a great many Mo Bros have taken their chance to challenge the hairy heroes of the game. And this Friday, with the heartwarming slap of leather on willow, Mo Bros gather once more, to take part in the inaugural Movember Twenty20 match, at the Auckland Domain.
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AUCKLAND — Taste of Auckland kicks off four days of feasting in Victoria Park this Thursday, November 15th at 5.30pm. The central Auckland location will be transformed into a culinary community of artisan food producers, wine tasting marquees, and the top restaurants from around Auckland serving stunning tapas style dishes to food enthusiasts.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Taste of Auckland is proud to announce that the restaurant line-up for 2012 is now complete with the exciting addition of Mt Eden icon, Molten Restaurant.
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AUCKLAND CITY — The Armageddon Expo explodes into life at Auckland's ASB Showgrounds tonight with a special preview event that will set the benchmark for the three-day long pulp-culture extravaganza.
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AUCKLAND CITY — The Newmarket Business Association was thrilled to announce Yeonjae Choi as the 2012 Newmarket Young Fashion Designer of the Year Award Winner. The award night was held on Friday evening at Auckland Grammar’s Centennial Theatre.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Imagine a zombie apocalypse merging with the biggest congregation of sci-fi madness conceivable.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Taste of Auckland has announced its first star-studded line up of chefs who will wow taste buds this November at Victoria Park’s ultimate culinary festival.
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WELLINGTON — Inner city living is set to reach new heights when construction begins on the $42 million Elevate Apartments complex in October at 24 Taranaki St, Wellington.
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AUCKLAND — Following an intense year of planning, Australasia’s largest and most anticipated Home Show opens its doors at 10am this morning to thousands of keen home owners and renovators from around the country.
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AUCKLAND — After a full year of intense planning, the ASB Showgrounds is abuzz with energy and construction in preparation for what will be the biggest Home Show Auckland has hosted to date.
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AUCKLAND — Playwright and Director Melissa Fergusson brings a stimulating and contemporary piece of theatre to the stage in her latest work, pURe, which is premiering as part of a double-bill with Motherlock.
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AUCKLAND — It is less than three weeks until Australasia’s largest home, living and renovation event. The 2012 Auckland Home Show, September 5 to 9, takes over Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds, and for the first time in several years, confidence is booming.
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AUCKLAND — Bracu restaurant, New Zealand’s premier example of Country Estate dining is delighted to have launched into the Spring 2012 season with a mouthwatering menu, designed to tempt even the most discerning of palates. Created by Executive Head Chef Mikey Newlands, the new menu is an experience to be both savored and enjoyed with close friends and family.
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WELLINGTON — It has been six months in the making, but now Portlander is finally open, holding its official launch on Thursday August 9th for nearly 200 of its fans and friends.
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Foodies and food lovers take note; Auckland’s ultimate culinary festival, Taste of Auckland will make its triumphant return to Victoria Park from Thursday November 15, to Sunday November 18, 2012 – and limited Earlybird tickets are now on sale.
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AUCKLAND — Auckland’s homeless gathered at Auckland City Mission today for a cooked BBQ breakfast and a free pair of jeans to boot – as Volcom’s Give Jeans a Chance campaign came to its conclusion.
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Business just got better for New Zealand's 500,000 plus small to medium businesses, with the creation of MyBiz Expo, set to happen at Auckland's ASB Showgrounds from October 14 to 16.
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WAIKATO — Claudelands Conference and Exhibition Centre celebrated its first birthday yesterday by playing host to more than 1,000 of the top players in the agricultural science, milk and food industries.
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Burgeoning fashion designers wanting to be part of The Newmarket Young Fashion Designer of the Year competition – 'Breaking Boundaries', will now have until Friday June 8th to register via www.newmarket.co.nz.
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Small Kiwi firm Biopure Health has gone where no New Zealand company has gone before, claiming a small, but potentially lucrative foothold in the multi-billion dollar infant formula market in China.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Time is running out for aspiring young fashion designers wanting to register for The Newmarket Young Fashion Designer of the Year competition – ‘Breaking Boundaries’.
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AUCKLAND — Time is running out for aspiring young fashion designers wanting to register for The Newmarket Young Fashion Designer of the Year competition – 'Breaking Boundaries'. Registrations are set to close on Friday June 1, 2012 via www.newmarket.co.nz.
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WAIKATO — Claudelands was put to the test last weekend as thousands of Twihards, zombies, Dr Who and anime fans converged ready to meet the stars of the biggest pulp culture event in New Zealand, the Armageddon Expo, its first ever visit to the region.
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AUCKLAND CITY — There were records set in both arenas and at the box office as well as the 2012 edition of the Coca-Cola Easter Show finished Monday on a high.
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AUCKLAND CITY — If you’re looking for cheep entertainment this Easter, you’d better get a moove on – to the All New Coca Cola Easter Show, happening Thursday April 5th to Monday April 9th at the ASB Showgrounds, Auckland.
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AUCKLAND CITY — One of the world’s biggest stars is winging his way to New Zealand especially to appear at the All New Coca-Cola Easter Show from Thursday April 5th until Monday April 9th at the ASB Showgrounds.
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HAMILTON — Hamilton City is turning into a post apocalyptic sanctuary for the walking dead in readiness for the arrival of Jon Bernthal.
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New Zealand company Traffic Systems Limited, recently won an international tender to supply Pedestrian Countdown Timers to Transport for London (TfL).
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AUCKLAND CITY — From Thursday April 5th to Monday April 9th, Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds will be transformed into a massive fun-filled festival of entertainment for the whole family - and for those who plan ahead, a whole world of exciting entertainment is at hand.
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Shopping bags are at the ready with the announcement that the 2012 Designer Garage Sale, New Zealand Fashion Festival Edition, is just around the corner.
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AUCKLAND — Five spectacular days of non-stop entertainment will make the ASB Showgrounds the place to be this Easter when the all-new 2012 Coca-Cola Easter Show comes to town, Thursday April 5th to Monday April 9th.
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AUCKLAND — 2011 was a huge year for Melissa Fergusson with her newly formed theatre organisation, ‘charlatan clinic’, creating two critically acclaimed productions; Motherlock and a rebuild of New Zealand favourite Skin Tight.
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Riki Carter, Cocktail and Spirits Ambassador of Wellington’s iconic Matterhorn, is packing his shaker and preparing to compete in the Angostura Aromatic Bitters Global Cocktail Challenge this February in Trinidad and Tobago.
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AUCKLAND — 2011 was a huge year for Melissa Fergusson with her newly formed theatre organisation, ‘charlatan clinic’, creating two critically acclaimed productions; Motherlock and a rebuild of New Zealand favourite Skin Tight.
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Netherwood, New Zealand's very own Rural Western Thriller is coming to a town near you! After three years of blood sweat and tears, locally made modern-day Western, Netherwood is now primed and ready for a nationwide release.
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Great food takes skill and flair, but then, so does the perfect cocktail.
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Moustache Season has come to a close for 2011 and with that, the upper lips of over 850,000 participants across the world have left the wilds of Movember and returned to smoother ground.
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Movember 2011 draws to end today after a bumper month of registrations and donations that made it the 2nd largest campaign in New Zealand, ever.
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WELLINGTON — The Wellington Phoenix are not fans of close shaves on the field but on Thursday they will welcome one in the name of men's health.
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Today is Cyber Monday, the world’s biggest ever online shopping day.
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AUCKLAND — One of Auckland’s smallest bars is punching well above its weight, with Suite Bar being awarded Hospitality New Zealand’s Best Bar for 2011.
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AUCKLAND — After a three year hiatus, last weekend saw lifestyle show Big Boys Toys return to Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds with a vengeance. More than 30,000 flocked to the three day event, firmly re-cementing Big Boys Toys on the list of major New Zealand shows - and proving a very successful first outing for new owners SMC Events.
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AUCKLAND — The air will be bristling with anticipation at the media launch of Big Boy Toys, as four highly skilled drivers prepare to battle it out at below average speeds, all in the name of Movember.
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Kagi jewellery designer and founder, Kat Gee has proved that although her business may appear to be all sparkles and pearls, behind all the glitz and glamour lies a very successful company.
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Movember 2011 is turning out to be one of New Zealand’s biggest campaigns yet, with a massive surge in Mo Bros and Sistas registering over the last week, breaking the 10,000 barrier and storming past last year’s total.
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New Zealand’s premier men’s lifestyle and entertainment show: Big Boys Toys is back in all its manly glory at the ASB Showgrounds, November 18th – 20th.
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Prepare for a serious case of square eyes as the Armageddon Expo 2011 sees the biggest and most exciting display of all things Gaming in New Zealand ever.
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New Zealand's own Maori Queen of Cooking Anne Thorp will be appearing alongside her British counterpart Mr.
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AUCKLAND CITY — Jazz superstar Nathan Haines will be opening Taste of New Zealand – the biggest non-rugby event of the year with his unique jazz stylings.
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AUCKLAND — It’s taking 365 days to plan, and five weeks working round the clock to construct but the biggest Home Show in Australasia is completed and ready to open its doors today for five huge days at the ASB Showgrounds.
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AUCKLAND — Tickets are hot property for Auckland Home Show this year with stand out sales on Monday morning that saw thousands of units sold.
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Warren Turnbull, the Kiwi born flavour of Australia through his flagship restaurants Assiette and now District Dining, is setting sail across the Tasman to be part of New Zealand’s most extensive food and wine celebration ever: Taste of New Zealand.
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Taste of New Zealand today announced a stellar line up of chefs and celebrities to wow the taste buds of New Zealanders and visitors alike this October.
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Ted Baker is proud to announce the opening of his first store in Auckland, New Zealand.
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AUCKLAND — Press Release Monday 8th August 2011 THE REAL PLAYERS ARE COMING TO TOWN: IT'S ARMAGEDDON! Dust off your Xbox, clean out your Spock ears and get practicing your “Kamehameha!!” scream because Armageddon Expo 2011 is coming to town for four huge days of pulp culture mayhem in October.
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Kat Gee and Kathryn Wilson, two very different, yet equally talented New Zealand fashion designers have both been awarded the 2011 NZBusiness ICEHOUSE Owner Manager Scholarship. Each designer will participate in the ICE Bridge Owner Manager Programme which is held over five consecutive months.
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While the uncertain economy and flat real estate market are making regular headlines, consumers are looking to their own homes to provide inspiration and stability.
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With a final rattle of the shakers and finishing flourishes, the Bar Masters winner has been decided.
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AUCKLAND — Day three sees the competitions intensify and winners announced.
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The stakes are high and the heat is on as the hospitality industry prepares for three huge days of trade exhibitions, competitions and celebrations when the 2011 Restaurant and Bar Show and New Zealand Culinary Fare begin this Sunday at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds.
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AUCKLAND — The cream of New Zealand’s hospitality elite at Feast by Famous Chefs this Sunday 17th July at The Langham, Auckland, as part of the New Zealand Culinary Fare.
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You can almost hear the rattle of shakers already, as New Zealand’s most exciting bartending talent prepare to wow the judges at this year’s Bar Masters.
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Showcasing the top talent in New Zealand's hospitality industry, The New Zealand Culinary Fare is rapidly approaching and is set to pit the best of the best against each other.
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Getting your team in top condition for the big season ahead has never been easier, with the upcoming Restaurant & Bar Show – a trade show strategically timed to provide information, inspiration and product support in the build up to New Zealand’s biggest ever sporting event.
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Gascoigne Associates continued its winning streak at the Red Awards, announced at the annual awards function held at Auckland’s Maritime Museum on Saturday, 25th June.
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Early bird tickets go on sale to the public today for this year’s ultimate festival of food, wine and entertainment, Taste of New Zealand, 19th – 22nd October at Victoria Park, Auckland.
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Victoria Park, Auckland is set to become New Zealand’s ultimate party as the Taste of New Zealand festival of food, wine and entertainment comes to town.
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Flair, creativity and a splash of daring will be on display, as the top bartending talent from all over New Zealand compete in the 2011 Bar Masters.
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Celebrating the beauty of Christchurch in all its former glory is the focus of a new tribute exhibition by local Christchurch artist, Paul Hanrahan.
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The electronic payments sector is due for a shakeup with the launch of a new service for merchants that puts EFTPOS terminal rental costs firmly where they should be - onto the consumer.
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This weekend Canterbury of New Zealand is calling on all supporters of any sporting code to join them in celebrating UGLIES.
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CHRISTCHURCH — The Canterbury of New Zealand UGLY jersey holds a special place in the heart of kiwis; the mismatched, colourful and unashamedly ‘loud’ long sleeved rugby jersey, originally a training jersey here, has become a favourite with rugby fans around the world.
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AUCKLAND — Newmarket retailers are not sitting back to wait for the end of the recession, from Saturday April 30th, New Zealand’s Fashion Capital with the aide of high profile image consultant, Lorraine Downes, will be running a vibrant series of style workshops, seminars and giveaways to entice consumers to the shopping precinct.
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AUCKLAND CITY — A major new trade show has been announced for the restaurant and bar sector, strategically timed to provide information, inspiration and product support in the build up to the Rugby World Cup 2011.
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From 19 – 22 October, Taste of New Zealand will transform the green expanse of Victoria Park into the ultimate festival of New Zealand cuisine - coinciding with the final week of the Rugby World Cup Tournament when Auckland will be brimming with international visitors.
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Saturday 30th April – Sunday 8th May, Newmarket, Auckland For the perfect new ‘you’ in only nine days, where else would you start but New Zealand’s Fashion Capital, Newmarket, with the assistance of personal image consultant, the gorgeous Lorraine Downes.
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WELLINGTON CITY — The Armageddon Expo rolls into the TSB Arena in Wellington this weekend as part of its five stop tour, geared up and ready to entertain the legions of die-hard sci-fi and anime fans, gamers and comic enthusiasts residing the lower north island.
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Thirteen stunning installations produced by over 50 creative practitioners from worlds of fashion, art, architecture, multimedia and design captured the imagination and attention of a record number of Urbis Designday guests last Saturday as they voted in the 2011 Urbis Designday People’s Choice Award and their favourite HP Future Designer.
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WELLINGTON CITY — Armageddon Expo is set to roll into Wellington for a weekend of epic proportions on April 9th and 10th as gamers, comic and sci-fi fans, geeks, and nerds descend on the TSB Arena in Wellington for two big days of fantasy and entertainment.
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AUCKLAND — When Clare Mora opened the first Essenze store in Auckland in 2006, it was only a step towards what she hoped would become a conduit for New Zealand design beyond New Zealand – to the world.
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CHRISTCHURCH — The Armageddon Expo planned for Christchurch April 2nd and 3rd 2011, has been postponed due to the recent earthquake and damage to the city.
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CHRISTCHURCH — In response to the disastrous earthquake in Christchurch and in association with Mediaworks, 0133 will today deploy a free-to-call service to take non-emergency queries from the public - to ease pressure on emergency phone numbers.
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CHRISTCHURCH — Donation sees 13,000 litres of bottled and boxed water to arrive by courier in Christchurch today.
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0133, the new free-to-call business directory announced today that it has delayed its launch until the end of March while the company continues building and testing its systems.
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