By Kevin McCarthy It’s quite a testimony to the fast looming legacy phase of Ian Foster’s All Blacks tenure that there’s extra reason to have a gnawing feeling in the stomach ahead of tomorrow’s rugby world semifinal against Argentina. We surely know by now that there is nothing given for any team at this or...
By Kevin McCarthy Everyone needs a Canada. Even Canada. I’m referencing the Maple Leaf because I always reckon they were the prefect pre World Cup opposition, in 1995 when the All Blacks were off to South Africa. Laurie Mains’ side were not exactly setting the world on fire – 1994 record, six tests, three losses,...
By Kevin McCarthy I really think World Rugby need to get more ambitious. They should be looking at holding the World Cup every year, or even six months. That would show those closeted soccer types where real innovation takes you. Not sure why they are thinking of shortening the cycle. Is it money (yeah, probably)?...
Tauranga-based artist Cordula Taiwo is set to open her exhibition, "Of a Wild God," at Thistle Hall, intentionally overlapping with Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ Wellington concerts (Feb 5 & 6). This sophisticated body of work is a deeply personal creative response to Nick Cave’s music, his public correspondence (The Red Hand Files), and his published conversations (Faith, Hope and Carnage).
The Constable Street Stage is one of the more eclectic stages at Newtown Festival. Run by Scott Oaks and Eddy Kerr-Hislop their aim is to introduce you to many genres and different sounds. Crossing sonic boundaries we aim to showcase our carefully picked virtuosi artists from Newtown and beyond. From pop to metal, there will be […]
Break out your feather boas and waistcoats as Aro Valley Jazz Jam‘s 12 piece band takes you back to the roaring ‘20s for an evening of dancing and razzle-dazzle!