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Ben Cauchi - The Lunar Apogee

LopdellHouseGallery — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:04:07 +1300

Ben Cauchi, the 16th artist in residence at the McCahon House studio has spent the summer months creating a new series of work capturing the bush and surroundings at French Bay – but in no ordinary way. Read More »

Creative Innovations Fair

Creative Northland — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:36:00 +1300

Claire Pannell

Furchick — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:33:29 +1300

Song: We have to keep walking on the ways of truth

Jouher — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 22:01:18 +1300

Dear friends we would like to highlight some great causes of these organizations same as have done last year, efforts of UNHCR, UNICEF, UN.GIFT, UNDP, ( End Polio Now) and One day on earth, which is based on humanity works because they want to expose their purposes, protecting and assisting around the world. Read More »

Associate Director

The Big Idea Community Editor — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:41:17 +1300

Multi media artist looking for work anything considered

Mica — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:13:59 +1300

Artist and Student with exhibition and customer service experience seeking temporary, part time or casual work in the arts sector or related to the arts.

My particular strengths are experience, creativity, motivation, flexibility and the ability and interest to work in a team. Read More »

Josh Ling

Joshua Ling — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:24:59 +1300

Art in the Dark Event Volunteer

Celialobsang — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:37:19 +1300

Motion Capture for 3D animation and visual effects

Marker — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:29:15 +1300

Get a practical introduction and overview of the motion capture process, from the physical recording of mocap data, through to the post-production process of applying this data to 3-D characters with software such as Autodesk Motion Builder and Maya. Read More »

Tell Us a Story

Elizabeth.Connor — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:08:17 +1300

“Tell Us a Story” is Victoria University’s very first story-telling challenge and workshop series for Post Graduates in the Science and Engineering Faculties! It is their opportunity to share their passion and inspiration and to develop their presentation skills in a supportive, fun environment.

This is not an ordinary science presentation event! Read More »

Te Reo/English/Music/Drama/Science Teachers

The Big Idea Community Editor — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:09:32 +1300

Passing of a master potter

Creative New Zealand — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:17:35 +1300

Creative New Zealand joins the arts community in mourning the loss of one of New Zealand’s most prestigious potters, Len Castle.

Mr Castle died last week after a long illness. It was his request that news of his death not be made public until his family and friends had the opportunity to farewell him in private. Read More »

Post Doctoral Researcher

TePapa — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:24:22 +1300

Post Doctoral Researcher

TePapa — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:16:14 +1300

Post Office Bay

Nature Sounds of New Zealand — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:35:26 +1300

New Zealand Nature Sounds MP3 downloads for sale.

Relax for 22 mins and listen to the soothing sound of the waves in Post Office Bay, Ulva Island.

Pure Nature Sounds from New Zealand for relaxation and meditation, with no music or narration. Read More »

Tawharanui Morning

Nature Sounds of New Zealand — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:12:04 +1300

New Zealand Nature Sounds MP3 downloads for sale.

Escape to Tawharanui for an hour and listen to the relaxing birdsong of Tui & Bellbirds.

Pure Nature Sounds from New Zealand for relaxation and meditation, with no music or narration. Read More »

Orchid and Bromeliad Show

Turner Centre — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:29:55 +1200

The Bay of Islands Orchid Society and the Far North Bromeliad Group are combining again this year to present their Annual Show.

On display will be exotic and award winning orchids and bromeliads, many seen only in private collections; massed floral displays; raffles, trading tables and plant sales.

Friday 14th October 9.30am - 4.30pm,

Saturday 15th October 9.30pm - 3.30pm Read More »

From There to Here

The Big Idea Community Editor — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:03:42 +1200

From There to Here - 1,000 Years of Navigation kicks off at Carter Observatory in Wellington with a talk by special guest Paul Curnow, and the New Zealand premiere of a special Australian sky show in the Pelorus Trust Planetarium on 20th September. Read More »

William Colenso Bicentenary keynote

Hawkes Bay Museum & Art Gallery, Napier — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:19:37 +1200

With registrations now open for the William Colenso Bicentenary conference, Hawke’s Bay Museum & Art Gallery (HBMAG) is delighted to announce that distinguished international scholar Professor Jim Endersby has been confirmed to present a keynote paper for the conference. Read More »

William Colenso Bicentenary Celebrations

HBMAG — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:52:12 +1200

To celebrate the life and ideas of Colenso – one of the fathers of New Zealand – on the bicentenary of his birth the Hawke’s Bay Museum and Art Gallery, Napier is hosting a programme of events from 9 – 13 November 2011. Read More »

Massage Therapist

undergroundmarketing — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:16:08 +1200

Massage Wellington Training Course

undergroundmarketing — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:06:42 +1200

18 hour training course Read More »

Documentary producer

Wellington Storytellers Cafe — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:36:49 +1200

The Art of Transformation

Auckland Art Gallery — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:27:50 +1200

Often works in public collections have to wait in storage until funding comes available for their restoration and reframing. In 2007, the Gallery placed a group of paintings, sculptures and frames 'Up for Adoption'. Read More »

Scientist takes literary prize

The Big Idea Editor — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:21:07 +1200

A science analyst for the Prime Minister has been awarded the top prize in the country’s most distinguished literary awards.

In winning the BNZ Katherine Mansfield Award, for published writers, 27 year old Gemma Bowker-Wright has been hailed alongside such New Zealand literary greats as Keri Hulme, CK Stead, Charlotte Grimshaw and Frank Sargeson. Read More »

Education & Group Bookings Coordinator

WMTTrust — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:15:04 +1200

Networking the Arts to Save the Earth

Cathy Fitzgerald — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:48:08 +1200

An experimental filmmaker/ visual artist now based in rural Ireland, New Zealander Cathy Fitzgerald, reflects on the value of online technologies for the development and visibility of cultural activities in the art and ecology field, sustainability in the wider cultural sector and her own practice. Read More »

Senior Curator

Te Manawa Museums Trust — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:35:30 +1200

One becomes Many, Digital Prints by G Van Praag

GinetteVP — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:24:48 +1200

A collection of digital artworks exploring the theme of hidden connections and natural forms.

Top Energy Far North Science & Technology Fair

Turner Centre — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:39:38 +1200

All secondary schools in the Far North (12 or more), compete with students from yr 7-12. The fair is divided into Science and Technology projects and these categories are split into 3 age levels; junior, Intermediate and senior.

Friday 8th September (Public Open Day 10.00am-1.00pm)

Saturday 9th September (Prizegiving 5.30pm) Read More »

Future of the Commons

Letting Space — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:48:46 +1200

In the face of a globalised “tragedy of the commons” – ecological crisis driven by exploitative use of the natural world for short term economic gain – what are the most urgent individual and collective responses that need to be made in order to avert full scale human tragedy and build resilience? Read More »

LATE at the Museum: From a Ripple to a Swell

AucklandMuseum — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:22:09 +1200

In association with The University of Auckland this LATE looks at the importance of New Zealand’s waterways and how we can raise awareness over the value of this vital natural resource. Read More »

Web application to help self education

GaborKukucska — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 10:08:08 +1200

Our Story Read More »

JOVIAN LEGACY

Lilla123 — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:20:40 +1200

Jovian, a planet deep within the universe with an Earth-like atmosphere, is a world of genetically enhanced specimens. Lives are longer, knowledge is advanced, and everything is tuned for a greater sensory experience. Read More »

Rethinking Creativity with Sir Paul Callaghan

Renee Liang — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:55:01 +1200

A physicist may seem like an unlikely person to address the creative sector forum, Survive & Thrive.

But as Professor Sir Paul Callaghan explains in this interview, scientific insights are creative acts and boosting our creativity is key to growing our ‘smart’ industries in NZ. Read More »

Writing competition considers contribution of chemistry

Royal Society of New Zealand — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:54:18 +1200

Writers are being invited to submit their thoughts about the contribution of chemistry to the well-being of our world in this year’s Royal Society of New Zealand Manhire Prize for Creative Science Writing competition. Read More »

2011 Manhire Prize

Royal Society of NZ — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:58:20 +1200

Atmospheric Commons - Free Public Dialogue

Letting Space — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:01:01 +1200

Artist Andrea Polli and Meteorologist Erick Brenstrum in conversation in partnership with Massey's SuRe College of Creative Arts Sustainability Research Network. Read More »

Creative holiday workshops at Capital E

Capital E — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:05:18 +1200

DESIGN YOUR SUMMER T-SHIRT
Whether your playing sports or hanging out with your mates, having your own custom-designed t-shirt is guaranteed to make you stand out from the crowd! Bring along a plain t-shirt and learn design techniques to make your own unique look. Cut, sew, lace, twist, draw and iron, using fabric, beads, paint, and a myriad of accessories. Read More »

CranioSacral Therapy - Student Clinic

soulcentre — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 09:26:16 +1200

The clinic provides a learning experience for students of Body Intelligence Training which is accredited by the Pacific Association of Craniosacral Therapist (PACT) who are members of New Zealand Health Charter. Read More »

Wellington Lux 2011

bennewithc — Tue, 31 May 2011 18:45:41 +1200

Bringing together leading international practitioners (artists, designers and researchers) using technology and light in new and dynamic ways, Wellington LUX maps out the leading edge in visualisation and immersive techniques using light in physical space. Read More »

Walking with Dinosaurs

Renee Liang — Tue, 31 May 2011 16:25:38 +1200

On the eve of the Walking with Dinosaurs visit to the Land of the Long White Cloud, Renee Liang talks to the man who does actually ‘walk with the dinosaurs’ – Dominic Rickhards, the English actor who embodies Huxley, a palaeontologist who is the only ‘live human’ on stage. Read More »

video production assistant part-time

jacqui brooks — Tue, 31 May 2011 14:52:24 +1200

Presenter - casual

WMTTrust — Mon, 23 May 2011 16:32:43 +1200

Dark Ecologies - Timothy Morton & Douglas Kahn

Letting Space — Sun, 15 May 2011 23:18:37 +1200

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Conservator - Otago Settlers Museum (611-1148

express1 — Fri, 13 May 2011 09:17:30 +1200

GED Rock Art Fabric Silk Scarves

Scott Engering — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:07:14 +1200

Samples of GED Rock Art fabric fine chiffon silk scarves on display at the Sheffield Showcase on Pinstone Street, Sheffield, UK until 2nd May.

Improv Musicians, foley for film, performers

snakebeings — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:59:47 +1200

Art of Science Lunchtime Lecture - Avenal McKinnon

Royal Society of NZ — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:51:17 +1200