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Along the North Island for Families
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About Auckland
Auckland in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country. Auckland has a population of 1,454,300 - 32 percent of New Zealand's population. It is part of the wider Auckland Region, which includes the rural areas and towns north and south of the urban area, plus the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, resulting in a total population of 1,570,500 that is governed by the Auckland Council. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world. In Maori, Auckland's name is Tamaki Makaurau and the adaptation of Auckland, to suit Maori phonetic rules, is Akarana.
Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
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About Rotorua
Rotorua, ("The second great lake of Kahumatamomoe") is a city on the southern shores of the lake of the same name, in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. Rotorua is a major destination for both domestic and international tourists; the tourism industry is by far the largest industry in the district. It is known for its geothermal activity, and features geysers – notably the Pohutu Geyser at Whakarewarewa – and hot mud pools. This thermal activity is sourced to the Rotorua caldera, on which the town lies. Rotorua is home to the Waiariki Institute of Technology. The Lakes of Rotorua are a collection of many lakes surrounding Rotorua.
Rotorua
Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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About Taupo
Taupo is a tourist center, particularly in the summer, as it offers panoramic views over the lake and to the volcanic mountains of Tongariro National Park to the south. It offers a number of tourist activities including sky diving, jet boating and paragliding. Taupo services a number of surrounding plantation pine forests including Kaingaroa Forest, the largest man-made forest in the world, and related industry. A large sawmill is sited approximated 3 km to the north east of the town on Centennial Drive. The Wairakei geothermal power station is a few kilometres north of the town.
Taupo
Waikato, New Zealand
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About Napier
Napier is a popular tourist city, with a unique concentration of 1930s Art Deco architecture, built after much of the city was razed in the 1931 Hawke's Bay earthquake. It also has one of the most photographed tourist attractions in the country, a statue on Marine Parade called Pania of the Reef. Thousands of people flock to Napier every February for the Tremains Art Deco Weekend event, a celebration of its Art Deco heritage and history. Other notable tourist events attracting many outsiders to the region annually include F.A.W.C! Food and Wine Classic events, and the Mission Estate Concert at Mission Estate and Winery in the suburb of Taradale.
Napier
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
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About Wellington
Wellington is the capital city and second most populous urban area of New Zealand. It is located at the south-western tip of the North Island, and is the world's southernmost capital city of a sovereign state. Wellington is marketed as the 'coolest little capital in the world' and its popular tourist attractions include Museum of Wellington Museum, Wellington Zoo, Zealandia and Wellington Cable Car. Cruise tourism is experiencing a major boom in line with nationwide development. Cafe culture is prominent and restaurants offer cuisines including from Europe, Asia and Polynesia.
Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand
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Alec Benjamin
Phoenix-born Alec Shane Benjamin is a singer and songwriter. His 2018 hit, “Let Me Down Slowly” climbed to the top 40 in twenty-five countries as of July 2021. His songs are in the pop and folk-pop genre.
IDLES
Idles (stylized as IDLES) is a Bristol-based British rock band that formed in 2009. Joe Talbot (vocals), Mark Bowen (guitar), Lee Kiernan (guitar), Jon Beavis (drums), and Adam Devonshire (bass), make up the band. Their debut album, Brutalism, was released in 2017.
Alec Benjamin
Phoenix-born Alec Shane Benjamin is a singer and songwriter. His 2018 hit, “Let Me Down Slowly” climbed to the top 40 in twenty-five countries as of July 2021. His songs are in the pop and folk-pop genre.
Te Rā: Navigating Home
Experience a significant piece of history following the return of Te R, a treasure with substantial cultural value. This event signifies the item's first reappearance in Aotearoa after over two centuries, an exceptional occasion for deeply understanding and internalizing New Zealand's rich past.
Ngā Taonga Tūturu: Treasured Māori Portraits
This event vividly displays Te ao Maori's ancestral significance through various artistic mediums thus providing a rare glimpse into the essential cultural values of mana, tapu, and mauri. Attendees can also comprehend the interplay between modern portraiture methods such as painting and photography with traditional Maori platforms like whakairo, elucidating unison between ages.
Modern Women: Flight of Time
Modern Women: Flight of Time pays tribute to the trailblazing women artists integral to New Zealand's modern art scene. The event highlights these distinct voices via self-portraits, in celebration of their pivotal contribution to the region's progressive art movement.
Bold and Brilliant: The Modernism of June Black and May Smith
The exhibition solely dedicated to June Black and May Smith offers a curated assortment of their essential archival drawings, notebooks, and photos. Attendees are in for an insightful journey into their varied artistic practices along with expressive testament's of their distinguished careers.
Coastlines: Art in Aotearoa
Taimoana | Coastlines offers an exploration of Aotearoa New Zealand's place within the broader Pacific Region, Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, through artistic endeavors. Emerging from a metaphorical shoreline, the event presents various interpretations of the country's contributions to art, featuring selections from the esteemed Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tmaki collection.
Jenny Holzer: Statement and Truisms+
Jenny Holzer's Truisms, interactive art deeply rooted in 70's and 80's urban lifestyle, will be exhibited for modern enthusiasts. Attendees will rediscover the creative method behind LED signage, revealing the potential of art to seep seamlessly into public communication and advertisement in a remarkably innovative way.
The Robertson Gift: Paths Through Modernity
The Robertson Gift: Paths through Modernity is a distinguished event paying tribute to a noteworthy assortment of art pieces from late New York philanthropists, Julian and Josie Robertson. It offers attendees an exploratory trip through modernity, delving into the varied and intricate histories encapsulated within such vital artworks.
Ngā Pakiaka: Like the Roots of a Tree
The Ng Pakiaka: Like the Roots of a Tree event facilitates self-expression through the medium of eco-art, encouraging attendees to draw inspiration from the natural environment. The event provides a family-friendly atmosphere and actively promotes engagement, emphasizing on the importance and pride in earth guardianship.
Threads of Time: Travel, Trade, and Textiles
Threads of Time: Travel, Trade & Textiles is an exquisite exhibition showcasing European art from the 15th to the 18th centuries. Attendants can anticipate a diverse range of art exhibitions focused on textured fabric materials, promising unexpected visual treats hidden beneath layers of pigment and varnish.
Gothic Returns: Fuseli to Fomison
Ready for a deep dive into the eerie realm of the 'gothic' at the Gothic Returns: Fuseli to Fomison event? With the display of intensely dark visuals, indulge in an unforgettable spectral journey through different eras that highlight the genre's enduring magnetism with vague unease.
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