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EntertainmentOctober 21

Being able to be yourself and finding a creative outlet key to Artsenta’s success

Dunedin creative space Artsenta is one of the longest running in the country and is celebrating its 40th birthday. Rebecca Fox talks to some of those who have been part of its history.
Being able to be yourself and finding a creative outlet key to Artsenta’s success
Being able to be yourself and finding a creative outlet key to Artsenta’s success
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EntertainmentOctober 21

Artistic approach to film-making works within boundaries for Germany-based artist

Juliet Carpenter is fascinated with light in all its forms. Her latest and most comprehensive work to date, 'Heaven’s Blade' is being exhibited concurrently in Dunedin and Hastings.
Artistic approach to film-making works within boundaries for Germany-based artist
Artistic approach to film-making works within boundaries for Germany-based artist
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EntertainmentOctober 20

Wildly creative WOW designs a challenge for Dunedin choreographer

Wellington’s World of Wearable Arts is where fashion and art collides producing fantastic creations that are showcased to the audience in a remarkable stage show. Helping choreograph the event was Dunedin dancer Jeremy Beck in just one of his many projects this year,
Wildly creative WOW designs a challenge for Dunedin choreographer
Wildly creative WOW designs a challenge for Dunedin choreographer
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FashionOctober 14

Natural materials give life to work that tells whānau story

Dunedin textile artist Georgina May Young is attracted to long, slow processes. She talks to Rebecca Fox about the joy of learning and growing skills from the past.
Natural materials give life to work that tells whānau story
Natural materials give life to work that tells whānau story
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EntertainmentOctober 14

Childhood determination to play cello has never wavered

A six-year-old Andrew Joyce put his hand up to play the cello. He really did not know what it was but “I knew I wanted to play it”.
Childhood determination to play cello has never wavered
Childhood determination to play cello has never wavered
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Food & WineOctober 6

Progressive lunch features cheese rolls and pavlova

Dunedin food publicist Nicola McConnell has become the font of interesting titbits about the city and Otago’s food history.
Progressive lunch features cheese rolls and pavlova
Progressive lunch features cheese rolls and pavlova
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EntertainmentSeptember 30

Ski boots packed, pianist David Fung is ready to perform in the south

Pianist David Fung is excited about his return to the Southern Lakes district.
Ski boots packed, pianist David Fung is ready to perform in the south
Ski boots packed, pianist David Fung is ready to perform in the south
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EntertainmentSeptember 30

Spoken word poetry a gentle launching pad into other art forms

The scariest crowd Eric Soakai has ever performed poetry to was their mother.
Spoken word poetry a gentle launching pad into other art forms
Spoken word poetry a gentle launching pad into other art forms
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EntertainmentSeptember 23

Creating together on the spot with joy and spontaneity

Standing on stage, with an audience in front of you and no rehearsed lines, having to react on the spot to a colleague’s comments, is an adrenalin rush for some.
Creating together on the spot with joy and spontaneity
Creating together on the spot with joy and spontaneity
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EntertainmentSeptember 16

Response to Town Belt part of Robert Burns Fellow’s work

“Teetering on the very edge” is how poet, film maker, and artist Rachel O’Neill describes the arts in Otago and New Zealand. The 2026 Robert Burns Fellow is very grateful to have a year resourced to create — to write and collaborate.
Response to Town Belt part of Robert Burns Fellow’s work
Response to Town Belt part of Robert Burns Fellow’s work