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Hikurangi Country Market
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Come join the fun Hikurangi Town Centre. Arts, Crafts, Plants etc. 8.00 am till 12 noon.
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Location:
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Hikurangi
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Type:
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Community
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Dates:
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14 Nov 2009
- 27 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Paulette Crowther
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Phone:
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09 433 8537
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Wonderland: The Magic of the Rose at Auckland Museum
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The exhibition unravels the fascinating lineage of this flower family
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Location:
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Auckland
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Type:
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General
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Dates:
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04 Dec 2009
- 14 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Joanna Kelly
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Phone:
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09 368 4180
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Project Jonah Whale Rescue Medic Course
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Project Jonah is holding a number of Medic Courses around New Zealand. The day long courses are designed to teach everything you need to know in the event of a whale stranding.
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Location:
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Various
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Type:
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Workshops/Short Courses
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Dates:
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12 Dec 2009
- 31 Dec 2010
(unconfirmed)
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Contact:
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Nicola Thompson
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Phone:
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09 302 3106
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Web:
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projectjonah.org.nz
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POU TAHARUA : The Flagstaff Exhibition
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Historic pieces of the Flagstaff cut down by Hoke Heke brought together at Russell Museum in an important exhibition for the summer 2009 - 2010. A once only exhibition.
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Location:
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Bay of Islands
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Type:
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General
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Dates:
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14 Dec 2009
- 14 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Marsha Davis
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Phone:
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064 9 403 7701
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Web:
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russellmuseum.org.nz
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WAITAHA: NGA AHI KAA “ LIGHTING THE FIRES OF THE SACRED MEMORIES”
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WAITAHA: NGA AHI KAA “ LIGHTING THE FIRES OF THE SACRED MEMORIES” - 19th Dec 2009 to March 30
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Location:
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Kurow
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Type:
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Arts & Crafts
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Dates:
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19 Dec 2009
- 30 Mar 2010
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Note: 19th Dec 2009 to March 30
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Contact:
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carron costems
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Phone:
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03 4360 950
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History In A Bottle
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A Lifetime of Collecting by Hilda McCarroll
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Location:
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Matakohe
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Type:
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Community/General
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Dates:
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17 Feb 2010
- 17 Aug 2010
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Contact:
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Colleen Glass
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Phone:
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09 431 7417
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Web:
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kaurimuseum.co.nz
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Festival of Flowers
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A floral celebration of the Garden City with exhibitions, lectures and workshops, floral displays, competitions, all to be held in Christchurch's cultural precinct.
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Location:
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Christchurch
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Type:
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Festivals
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Dates:
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19 Feb 2010
- 15 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Festival of Flowers
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Phone:
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(03) 365 5403
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Web:
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festivalofflowers.co.nz
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shapeshifter
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Essential New Zealand Sculpture: Wander at will to view inspiring sculptures set amongst the trees, flowers and stream of the beautiful Civic Gardens, and indoors at TheNewDowse just over the road.
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Location:
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Lower Hutt
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Type:
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Arts & Crafts
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Dates:
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26 Feb 2010
- 21 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Charlotte Hurley
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Phone:
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045706500
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Web:
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shapeshifter.org.nz
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Documentary Edge Festival 2010
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Documentary Edge Festival http://www.documentaryedge.org.nz
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Location:
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Auckland
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Type:
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Festivals
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Dates:
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27 Feb 2010
- 14 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Dan Shanan
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Phone:
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+64 9 360 0329
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Michael Kennedy | Rise of the Turnips
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Opening: Tues 2nd March, 5.30 – 7pm
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Location:
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Newton
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Type:
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Arts & Crafts
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Dates:
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02 Mar 2010
- 20 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Mark L. Watts
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Phone:
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(09) 307 6416
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Web:
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satellitegallery.co.nz
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NZ House & Garden Tours 2010
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Step foot into New Zealand’s most captivating homes. During March 2010, some of New Zealand’s most inspiring homes will open their doors in support of a worthy cause.
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Location:
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Christchurch
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Type:
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House & Garden
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Dates:
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05 Mar 2010
- 26 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Kate Laurence
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Phone:
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09 909 6864
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Moana Whenua
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A celebration of Aotearoa through creativity Deanna Gracie invites you to her exhibition of artworks created in beauty and with sheer joy….
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Location:
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Christchurch
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Type:
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Arts & Crafts
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Dates:
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07 Mar 2010
- 15 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Deanna Gracie
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Phone:
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03 3882596
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Web:
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Deanna.co.nz
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Ellerslie International Flower Show
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Ellerslie International Flower Show is New Zealand's premier week-long Garden Party in Christchurch's North Hagley Park.
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Location:
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Christchurch
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Type:
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Arts & Gardens
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Dates:
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10 Mar 2010
- 14 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Ellerslie International Flower Show
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Phone:
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03 941 8999
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Web:
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ellerslieflowershow.co.nz
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Pasifika Festival
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Pasifika Festival is the most significant cultural and community festival in the South Pacific, and the world’s largest Pacific festival of its kind.
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Location:
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Auckland
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Type:
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Cultural
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Dates:
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12 Mar 2010
- 13 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Auckland City Council Pasifika Festival
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Web:
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aucklandcity.govt.nz
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WOMAD NZ 2010
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WOMAD is NZ's leading summer festival. It delivers 30 hours of entertainment over 3-days,across seven stages. It's clean, green, safe and family friendly. Music, films, workshops, Kidzone and more....
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Location:
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New Plymouth
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Type:
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Festivals
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Dates:
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12 Mar 2010
- 14 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Lisa McMullan
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Phone:
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06 759 8412
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Web:
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womad.co.nz
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World of Music Arts and Dance (WOMAD)
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Over three gorgeous days around 40,000 ticket holders soaked up the sounds, smiles and sunshine at WOMAD 2009.
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Location:
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Nelson
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Type:
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Festivals
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Dates:
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12 Mar 2010
- 14 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Taranaki Arts Festival Trust
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Phone:
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06 759 8412
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Web:
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womad.co.nz
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NZ Pilot Expo
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New Zealand's only general aviation-focused exhibition
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Location:
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Auckland
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Type:
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Sporting
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Dates:
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12 Mar 2010
- 13 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Stuart Clumpas
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Phone:
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445 8841
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Web:
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pilotexpo.co.nz
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Hossack & Lochiel Stations 4WD Safari
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This is an opportunity to visit areas of the Hossack and Lochiel Stations not normally accessible to the public. Meals provided and numbers are limited.
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Location:
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Hanmer Springs
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Type:
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Sporting
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Dates:
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13 Mar 2010
- 14 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Dorothy Geen
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Phone:
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03 315 7339
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Web:
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hanmernz.com
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The TOWER Season of From Here to There 2010 - Hamilton
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The journey begins here.
Take a leap into the extraordinary with the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s TOWER Season of From Here to There, featuring three stylish, spirited and sensual works of dance.
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Location:
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Hamilton
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Type:
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Entertainment
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Dates:
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13 Mar 2010
- 14 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Hilaire Carmody
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Phone:
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0800 432 623
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Web:
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nzballet.org.nz
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Colville Connection
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70km of mountain bike ecstasy! If the hills don't take your breath away the views surely will! This would have to be one of New Zealand's most stunning Mountain Bike races.
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Te Awamutu Food and Wine Festival
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A great day out with boutique wineries, breweries, cheese producers & live entertainment all day.
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Location:
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Te Awamutu
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Type:
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Wine and Food
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Dates:
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13 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Claire Roigard
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Phone:
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07 870 2450
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Battle of Kororareka Festival
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A fun filled festival for all the family. Featuring kapa haka performance, arts & crafts and traditional Maori kai (food).
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Location:
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Bay of Islands
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Type:
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Cultural
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Dates:
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13 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Kay Gorrie
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Phone:
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09 403 7212
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Waimarino Rodeo
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| |
The famous Waimarino Rodeo will celebrate its 60th anniversary in Feb 2010. Competitors travel from across the country to provide 2 days worth of crowd-pleasing, adrenalin pumping entertainment!
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Location:
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Raetihi
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Type:
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Sporting
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Dates:
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13 Mar 2010
- 14 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Marie Scarrow
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Phone:
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06 385 4453
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Web:
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raetihi.com
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Thames Heritage Day
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A Day of old fashion fun!Focusing on yesteryear with an Anitiques Road Show; vintage & classic car displays, motorbikes & other forms of historic transport; working stationery engines; live music...
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Location:
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Thames
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Type:
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Cultural
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Dates:
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13 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Thames Heritage Day
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Phone:
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07 868 7947
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Web:
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thecoromandel.com
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Panasonic Peoples Triathlon Series Race #3
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The highly regarded People's Triathlon Series is a well known series in the Auckland area and consists of four events held between the months of November and April.
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Location:
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Clevedon
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Type:
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Sports
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Dates:
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14 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Frank Clarke
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Phone:
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299 7971
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Web:
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peoplestri.com
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ASB Polyfest
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The ASB Polyfest is the largest Maori and Pacific Island’s cultural festival in the world.
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Location:
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Auckland
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Type:
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Cultural
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Dates:
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17 Mar 2010
- 20 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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ASB Polyfest
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Phone:
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09 523 4212
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Web:
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asbpolyfest.co.nz
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The TOWER Season of From Here to There 2010 - Auckland
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| |
The journey begins here.
Take a leap into the extraordinary with the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s TOWER Season of From Here to There, featuring three stylish, spirited and sensual works of dance.
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Location:
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Auckland
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Type:
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Entertainment
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Dates:
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17 Mar 2010
- 20 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Hilaire Carmody
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Phone:
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0800 432 623
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Web:
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nzballet.org.nz
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Al Di Meola with World Sinfonia
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| |
Legendary guitarist, Al Di Meola is bringing his 6-piece Latin Jazz Fusion band World Sinfonia to our shores in March 2010.
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Location:
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Auckland
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Type:
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Music
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Dates:
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18 Mar 2010
|
 |
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Contact:
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General Inquiries Box Office
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Phone:
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0800 289 842
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Web:
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aldimeola.com
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Al Di Meola with World Sinfonia
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| |
Legendary guitarist, Al Di Meola is bringing his 6-piece Latin Jazz Fusion band World Sinfonia to our shores in March 2010.
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Location:
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Christchurch
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Type:
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Music
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Dates:
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19 Mar 2010
|
 |
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Contact:
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General Inquiries James Hay Theatre
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Phone:
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03 366 8899
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An Intimate Evening with Yulia
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| |
Yulia NZ's leading female solo vocalist sings songs from her number one hit albums along with the most popular
female solo repertoire in an intimate concert, up close and personal.
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Location:
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Mangonui
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Type:
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Music
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Dates:
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20 Mar 2010
|
 |
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Contact:
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Yulia MacLean
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Phone:
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03 366 0799
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Web:
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yulia.co.nz
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Hawarden A & P Show
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| |
A wide range of Events, Trade & Entries including Horses, Sheep, Cattle, Donkeys, Photography, Art Craft, Food, Cooking demonstrations, Childrens Entertainment, Static Displays, Stalls, competitions.
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Location:
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Hawarden
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Type:
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Community Events
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Dates:
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20 Mar 2010
|
 |
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Contact:
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Thea McTeigue
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Phone:
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03 314 2297
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Web:
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hawardenshow.co.nz
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Auckland Half Ironman
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| |
The race starts at Maraetai with a 2km swim and is followed by a 90km bike that covers much of the old Auckland Ironman bike course. It finishes with a 21km three lap picturesque run around the foresh
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Location:
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Auckland
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Type:
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Sporting
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Dates:
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20 Mar 2010
|
 |
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Contact:
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Jill Dalton
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Phone:
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+64 3 443 6295
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Web:
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aucklandhalf.co.nz
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Golden Gown Fashion Show 2010
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| |
You are invited to the best ever Fashion Show in Auckland.
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Location:
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Takapuna
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Type:
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General
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Dates:
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20 Mar 2010
|
 |
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Contact:
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Ankia van der Berg
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Phone:
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09 476 0522
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Web:
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goldengown.co.nz
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Springston School Duathlon
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| |
We are having an all age and ability Duathlon, there is a Family and Individual/Team section.
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Location:
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Springston
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Type:
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Sporting
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Dates:
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21 Mar 2010
|
 |
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Contact:
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Sandy Taylor
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Phone:
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033255878
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Go Otago
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| |
Go Otago will be held on Sunday 21 March 2010 at the Taieri Agricultural Park. Go Otago celebrates Otago Anniversary by incorporating entertainment, exhibits and activities in a fun family day out.
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Location:
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Dunedin
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Type:
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Community Events
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Dates:
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21 Mar 2010
|
 |
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Contact:
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Victoria Bunton
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Phone:
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0800 246 682
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Web:
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go-otago.org.nz
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Al Di Meola with World Sinfonia
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| |
egendary guitarist, Al Di Meola is bringing his 6-piece Latin Jazz Fusion band World Sinfonia to our shores in March 2010.
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Location:
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Wellington
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Type:
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Music
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Dates:
|
22 Mar 2010
|
 |
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Contact:
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General Inquiries Wellington Opera House
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Phone:
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04 384 3840
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Around NZ Air Safari 2010
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| |
The Air Safari flies into Whitianga on Tuesday 23rd March 2010, for dinner & an overnight stay hosted by the Mercury Bay Aero Club.
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Location:
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Whitianga
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Type:
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General
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Dates:
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23 Mar 2010
- 24 Mar 2010
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 |
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Contact:
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Karen Groome
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Whangamata Beach Hop
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| |
Rock N Roll Festival: The Whangamata Beach Hop is a celebration of the 50's and 60's which attracts between 40,000 and 80,000 people each year.
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Location:
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Whangamata
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Type:
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Festivals
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Dates:
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24 Mar 2010
- 28 Mar 2010
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 |
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Contact:
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Beach Hop
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Web:
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beachhop.co.nz
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Balloons over Waikato
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| |
New Zealand's premier ballooning festival. A visual spectacle as over 30 magnificent hot air balloons from New Zealand and overseas, take to the skies for five days of fun and competition.
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Location:
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Hamilton
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Type:
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Entertainment
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Dates:
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24 Mar 2010
- 28 Mar 2010
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 |
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Contact:
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Michelle Connell
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|
Phone:
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07 838 4645
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Web:
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balloonsoverwaikato.co.nz
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The TOWER Season of From Here to There 2010 - Wellington
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| |
The journey begins here.
Take a leap into the extraordinary with the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s TOWER Season of From Here to There, featuring three stylish, spirited and sensual works of dance.
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|
Location:
|
Wellington
|
|
Type:
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Entertainment
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Dates:
|
24 Mar 2010
- 27 Mar 2010
|
 |
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Contact:
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Hilaire Carmody
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|
Phone:
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0800 432 623
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Web:
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nzballet.org.nz
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World Cinema Showcase 2010
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| |
Friendly and accessible mini-film festival presented every autumn by the organisers of the NZ International Film Festival.
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Location:
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Auckland
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Type:
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Entertainment
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|
Dates:
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25 Mar 2010
- 14 Apr 2010
|
 |
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Contact:
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Rebecca McMillan
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|
Phone:
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04 385 0162
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Web:
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worldcinemashowcase.co.nz
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Festival of Cultures
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| |
Come join us on a round-trip, non-stop ticket to a world of cultures.
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|
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Location:
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Palmerston North
|
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Type:
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Festivals
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Dates:
|
26 Mar 2010
- 31 Mar 2010
|
 |
|
Contact:
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Lancewood Event Management
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|
Web:
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foc.co.nz
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South Island Workingmen's Club Fishing Tournament
|
| |
Ashburton Club & M.S.A are celebrating their 125th Year Jubilee. This is one on the many events which are part of it.
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Location:
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Ashburton
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Type:
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Sport
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|
Dates:
|
26 Mar 2010
- 27 Mar 2010
|
 |
|
Contact:
|
Mike Crequer
|
|
Phone:
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03 307 9840
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| |
Avanti Rotorua to Taupo 100k Flyer
|
| |
This legendary road cycling event takes competitors on a fast, fun and scenic journey from one world famous tourist destination to another.
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|
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Location:
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Rotorua
|
|
Type:
|
Sports
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|
Dates:
|
27 Mar 2010
|
 |
|
Contact:
|
Mark Simmonds
|
|
Phone:
|
07 378 0455
|
|
Web:
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eventpromotions.co.nz
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| |
NZDBA National Dragon Boat Championships
|
| |
Adult teams (corporates and sports clubs) compete for the title of Champion of Champion on Saturday. Then on Sunday, all NZ Secondary Schools repeat the process to find the top school team.
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|
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Location:
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Ashburton
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|
Type:
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Sport
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Dates:
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27 Mar 2010
- 28 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Noel Anderton
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Phone:
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03 358 1633
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Web:
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nzdba.co.nz/
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Arrowsmith Thee Ride & Arrowsmith Thee Run
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Arrowsmith Thee Ride consists of a 42km MTB ride/race on Mt Arrowsmith Station that starts and finishes at the woolshed. New: Arrowsmith Thee Run 42km offroad marathon "any tougher & it would rust".
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Location:
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Methven
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Type:
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Sport
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Dates:
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27 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Simon Hampton
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Phone:
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03 302 1822
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Web:
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multisportevents.co.nz
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Hibiscus Hospice Country Home & Garden Tour
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Ten magnificently presented homes and gardens for touring plus interesting art and craft displays available for purchasing.
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Location:
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Whangaparaoa
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Type:
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House & Garden
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Dates:
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28 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Dyan Cann
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Phone:
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09 4219180
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Web:
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hchospice.org.nz
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