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      <title>CubaDupa 2027 Creative Zones and Stages EOIs Now Open</title>
      <link>https://www.cubadupa.co.nz/cubadupa-2027-creative-zones-and-stages-eois-now-open/</link>
      <description>Kia ora CubaDupa community! Are you thinking of a master plan this year for CubaDupa? Have you been inspired by some creative spaces in the Cuba Street precinct and thought, I...</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A ghostly, time-travelling, disembodied, essence of self</title>
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      <description>In her inaugural lecture, Poets hand translation over to ghosts, Professor Anna Jackson will consider what it means to be a poet, how poetry can exist outside of context, and how it can make ghosts of both poet and reader.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-07-20T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Performers EOIs for Newtown Festival 2027 are open now!</title>
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      <description>Head over to this page for more information – https://www.newtownfestival.org.nz/artists/performerapplications/</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Newtown Festival</dc:creator>
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      <title>Weekly E-News 9th July 2026</title>
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      <description>Kia ora and Manawatia a Matariki! Thank you to everyone who joined us for worship last Sunday as we farewelled David and Laura Gehrenbeck. By now, I trust they will have arrived safely […]</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>St Andrews on the Terrace Presbyterian Church</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-07-09T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Making learning better for lecturers and students</title>
      <link>https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/07/making-learning-better-for-lecturers-and-students</link>
      <description>Professor Kathryn Sutherland, who will soon give her inaugural lecture, says one of the best things about her job is meeting every academic who starts at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington as they begin their careers.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-07-09T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>This Matariki, look up to slow down</title>
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      <description>In these volatile times, Matariki is a time to regain perspective on what matters in life, write Chris McKeown, Yvette Perrott, Gina Grimshaw, Bridgette Farnworth, Kartik Nagarajan, Simon McCallum, Matt Crawford, and Sara Belcher.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-07-08T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Begonia House Tour and Talk</title>
      <link>https://www.friendsoftepapa.org.nz/event/begonia-house-tour-and-talk/</link>
      <description>The Begonia House is now fully wrapped for its major renewal, offering a rare behind the scenes look at the remarkable transformation underway as every structural element is replaced, restored, or refinished.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Friends of Te Papa</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-07-02T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>AR monthly concert: featuring Black Eyed Susie Trio with Stan Antonio and the Princess and the Pea</title>
      <link>https://acousticroutes.org.nz/july2026-concert/</link>
      <description>Monday 20 July, Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane (off Johnsonville Road), Johnsonville, Wellington, 7:30 pm.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-07-02T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>How molecules have influenced an ‘all in’ career</title>
      <link>https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/06/how-molecules-have-influenced-an-all-in-career</link>
      <description>Professor Bridget Stocker’s inaugural lecture, Targeting diseases the organic way, is a homage to the people she has learned from, worked alongside, and shared knowledge with.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-06-23T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Matariki &amp; Puanga | Whānau Reading Morning | Vogelmorn Cafe</title>
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      <description>We’re marking Matariki &amp; Puanga with a cosy morning of reading at the Vogelmorn Community Cafe - and you’re warmly invited. There’ll be free fluffies + biscuits, and the cafe will be cosy and warm. We’ve got a fresh stash of children’s books that explore Matariki, Puanga, te Ao Māori, and voices from Aotearoa - perfect for tamariki and the young at heart!</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Vogelmorn Community Group</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-06-22T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Vogelmorn Bowling Club, Mornington Road, Brooklyn, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand</georss:featurename>
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      <title>(Re-)imagining history</title>
      <link>https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/06/re-imagining-history</link>
      <description>Professor Giacomo Lichtner from the School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations, draws on his multidisciplinary background in his inaugural lecture to examine how memory and imagination can shape our perceptions of the past.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-06-12T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>AR monthly concert: featuring Erin Manu and Frank John with Jude Madill and the Melling Station Boys</title>
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      <description>Monday 15 June, Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane (off Johnsonville Road), Johnsonville, Wellington, 7:30 pm.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>May Newsletter 2026</title>
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      <description>Read the full publication The post May Newsletter 2026 appeared first on Miramar North School.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-05-27T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Emma Kate 'Autumn' Tour | Vogelmorn Upstairs</title>
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      <description>Bar open: 3:00pm | Doors open: 7:00pm | Gig starts: 7:30pm After a run of Summer festival shows including features at Gardens Magic &amp; Cuba Dupa 2026, Emma Kate is becoming a significant name in the New Zealand pop scene.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-05-26T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>AR monthly concert: featuring Bruce Carey, Dean Murray &amp; Sage Plus</title>
      <link>https://acousticroutes.org.nz/may2026-concert/</link>
      <description>Monday 18 May, Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane (off Johnsonville Road), Johnsonville, Wellington, 7:30 pm.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-04-30T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Newtown Festival 2027 Volunteer Sign Up</title>
      <link>https://www.newtownfestival.org.nz/newtown-festival-2027-volunteer-sign-up/</link>
      <description>Would you like to be part of the Newtown Festival crew? Clink the link below and sign up to become a Newtown Festival 2027 volunteer!</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.newtownfestival.org.nz/newtown-festival-2027-volunteer-sign-up/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Newtown Festival</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-25T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Newtown Festival 2026 Feedback</title>
      <link>https://www.newtownfestival.org.nz/newtown-festival-2026-feedback/</link>
      <description>Did you enjoy Newtown Festival 2026? Tell us your thoughts – Fill in the form by April 3rd and go in the draw to win a merch pack!</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Vic Uni invites CubaDupa festivalgoers to immersive arts sanctuary</title>
      <link>https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/03/vic-uni-invites-cubadupa-festivalgoers-to-immersive-arts-sanctuary</link>
      <description>Ever felt overwhelmed at a festival and needed an escape hatch? This year, Vic Uni is giving you one for CubaDupa—and it’s hiding inside the big red building on Vivian Street.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Victoria University of Wellington</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-10T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Vic Uni invites CubaDupa festivalgoers to immersive arts sanctuary</title>
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      <description>Ever felt overwhelmed at a festival and needed an escape hatch? This year, Vic Uni is giving you one for CubaDupa—and it’s hiding inside the big red building on Vivian Street.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-03-10T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Important information for newtown festival</title>
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      <description>Newtown Festival celebrates coming together with our community to support each other and one of our most colourful suburbs If you need information, have accessibility needs or require first aid, our team is here to help. Take a moment to check out some info to help get the most out of your day – see […]</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Newtown Festival</dc:creator>
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      <title>Kenape Saupese</title>
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      <description>Kenape’s parents migrated to Aotearoa from Samoa and his family lived in Te Whanganui-a-tara. Kenape grew up within the church environment where at a very young age he discovered a talent and an interest in music through singing, acting, and performing in front of the church. Kenape carried on his musical journey through to secondary […]</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Newtown Festival</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-05T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Filipino Village Fiesta</title>
      <link>https://www.newtownfestival.org.nz/filipino-village-fiesta-2/</link>
      <description>Starting in 2016, the Filipino Village Fiesta was created to support and uplift refugees and migrants who didn’t have the money or connections to show their skills and talents. Shirin (the village organiser) is collaborating with local Pinoy food vendors and stall holders, with all Filipino Village Fiesta Collection proceeds go towards church donations. Come […]</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Aoraki Construction Ltd &amp; Priority Demolition Digger</title>
      <link>https://www.newtownfestival.org.nz/aoraki-construction-ltd-priority-demolition-digger/</link>
      <description>Do you like BIG toys!? Do you like building things!? Do you like smashing things to pieces!? Aoraki Construction Ltd &amp; Priority Demolition Ltd have collaborated to put you in the driver’s seat of a real construction &amp; demolition excavation machine… or, what you might know as, a DIGGER. We work together to build new […]</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-03-04T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Jasper Cali</title>
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      <description>Jasper Cali moves through deep house, techno, and indie dance with a groove-first mindset and a taste for low-slung, bouncy tunes. Hypnotic rolling basslines, slick percussion, and psychedelic touches, always built for the dancefloor. There’s just as much love for the fruitier side of things too, pulling in slinky downtempo, disco, and worldly flavours that […]</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Newtown Festival</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-03T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Marcos Alonso</title>
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      <description>Based in windy Wellington, get ready for him to blow your fringe backwith his eclectic, electric, and unashamedly fruity sets.A veteran of dancefloors from Europe to Aotearoa, Marcos is a long-timeDJ, music producer, and the driving force behind boutique label SqeakyWheels.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-03-03T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Max Maxwell</title>
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      <description>Max Maxwell has been a pivotal figure in New Zealand’s electronic music scene since the early 1990s. Emerging during the formative years of local electronic culture, he played a key role in landmark events such as Entrain and The Gathering, and co-founded the psychedelic trance project Matipo Pyramid, which released a self-titled album that became […]</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-03-03T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Rangatahi &amp; Tamariki Programme!</title>
      <link>https://www.newtownfestival.org.nz/rangatahi-tamariki-programme/</link>
      <description>Looking for activities for the young ones? No worries! Here is a full list of activities for our rangatahi and tamariki. We’ve also listed some places to chill out when you need a place to relax during the festival. Don’t forget to check out the list of our all-ages stages and individuals shows showcasing amazing […]</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Newtown Festival</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-02T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>International Women’s Day Parade</title>
      <link>https://www.newtownfestival.org.nz/international-womens-day-parade/</link>
      <description>This Newtown Festival is also International Women’s Day! We have many women performing on the day, as well as the many women working hard to make Newtown Festival happen (including our festival runners Emi Pogoni and Anna Wooles and longtime team members Rhona Carson and Anna Kemble Welch). We are so excited to celebrate International […]</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Newtown Festival</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-02T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>AR monthly concert: featuring Celia Briar, with support acts Hex Crystals and The Pretty Boys</title>
      <link>https://acousticroutes.org.nz/sep2025-concert-2-3-2-2/</link>
      <description>Monday 16 March, Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane (off Johnsonville Road), Johnsonville, Wellington, 7:30 pm.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Acoustic Routes</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-03-02T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>The Stalls List for 2026 has been published!</title>
      <link>https://www.newtownfestival.org.nz/the-stalls-list-for-2026-has-been-published/</link>
      <description>There are over 435 stalls and activities lining the streets of Newtown, and every one of them is listed with details of what they’re selling, the community information they’re providing or the activity they have organised for you to take part in. Take time to read through what’s on offer, pick your favourites and plan […]</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Newtown Festival</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-02-28T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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