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More FM Summer Vineyard Tour 2012
Tiki Taane joins the More FM Summer Vineyard Tour with Aloe Blacc & The Grand Scheme, John Butler Trio, Annabel Fay and Sweet Mix Kids! In .... >>more
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Wednesday 8th February 5.00 pm
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2011 Portage Ceramic Awards
The annual Portage Ceramic Awards, facilitated by Lopdell House Gallery in Titirangi and The Trusts Community Foundation, is an important an.... >>more
The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu, Nelson
Monday 2nd January to Sunday 12th February 10.30 am
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Nelson Farmers Market Every Wednesday
Nelson's first and only farmers' market is located at Fashion Island in Hardy St. This offers inner city convenience, with plenty of parking.... >>more
Fashion Island, Nelson
Wednesday 25th January to Wednesday 28th November 11.00 am
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Free for All Jam Night
Kiwi Jam - free for all jam night held every Wednesday & Thursday night in the heart of Nelson city. Use our instruments or bring your own..... >>more
Liquid NZ Bar, Nelson
Thursday 15th July to Friday 10th February 5.00 pm
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Anna Coddington
Anna Coddington grew up in the small surf town of Raglan, but has established a reputation as one of New Zealand’s true songwriters and pe.... >>more
The Free House, Nelson
Friday 10th February 8.00 pm
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Hanussen - the Palace of Burlesque
The Loons Circus Theatre Company are bringing back the wildly popular "Hanussen - the Palace of Burlesque" formally "Berlin Burlesque''- the.... >>more
Theatre Royal, Nelson
Friday 10th February to Saturday 18th February 8.00 pm
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Johanna Mystery
Since bursting onto the New Zealand music scene in 2010, multi-instrumentalist Johanna Mystery has already performed with award winning sing.... >>more
Fairfield House, Nelson
Friday 10th February 8.00 pm
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Christchurch Earthquake Relief Concerts
British cellist and pianist Léonie Adams and Michael Higgins are coming over to NZ in February doing a concert and workshop tour. Christch.... >>more
Nelson Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson
Saturday 11th February 12.00 pm
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Paul Winspear: Ceramics
Paul Winspear is a Golden Bay potter of national repute. He is admired for his strong use of colour, contrasting finishes and attention to f.... >>more
The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu, Nelson
Wednesday 11th January to Sunday 1st April 10.30 am
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Cawthron Open Day
This is the perfect opportunity to take a behind the scenes tour and learn about the current work in NZ's newest aquaculture centre. Scienti.... >>more
Glenhaven Aquaculture Centre, Nelson
Sunday 12th February 11.00 am
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Evolve, Festival of Opportunities
Evolve Festival is an annual celebration for health and wellbeing in the heart of Nelson City. It began 21 years’ ago as the Festival of P.... >>more
Founders Heritage Park, Nelson
Saturday 18th February to Sunday 19th February 10.00 am
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Wish You Were Here - Golden Bay & Abel Tasman National Park
This exhibition revels in the beauty of the Abel Tasman National Park and Golden Bay region as seen by different generations of artists. It .... >>more
The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu, Nelson
Saturday 18th February to Sunday 1st April 10.30 am
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Santa Cruz Coppermine
The Coppermine mountain bike event offers a chance for you to ride some of Nelson's best trails and traverses the spectacular Coppermine min.... >>more
Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Saturday 18th February 8.00 am
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Scott Flanagan and Ruth Watson: Of Other Spaces
This exhibition is an experimental pairing of two highly respected conceptual artists, Scott Flanagan and Ruth Watson. Each artist will pres.... >>more
The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu, Nelson
Saturday 18th February to Sunday 1st April 10.30 am
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Acoustic Guitar Making Course
The Centre for Fine Woodworking, Nelson - New Zealand's premier woodworking, furniture making & design school. Acoustic guitar course 20th.... >>more
Centre for Fine Woodworking, Nelson
Monday 24th October to Monday 20th February 9.00 am
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Moneys 2 tight 2 Mention Comedy Tour
We know just how tough the times are in NZ, so..... If you’ve ever thought.....
‘I can’t believe how broke I am’… this show is .... >>more
Grand Mercure Monaco Apartments, Nelson
Thursday 23rd February 8.00 pm
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Batucada Sound Machine Album Release - Don't Keep Silent
Don’t Keep Silent: Batucada Sound Machine make themselves heard from the UK to Whangarei. Riding the wake of their successful European su.... >>more
Nelson School of Music, Nelson
Friday 24th February 8.30 pm
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The Deep End
Nelson's improvised comedy show at the Theatre Royal. Take a team of intrepid improvisers, plunge them into a whirlpool of audience suggesti.... >>more
Theatre Royal, Nelson
Friday 24th February 7.30 pm
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Uni and Her Ukulele with the Nelson Ukulele Orchestra
San Franciscan ukulele sensation, Uni and Her Ukulele is back to play for her Nelson fans with her fun brand of feel-good pop anthems. That.... >>more
The Boathouse, Nelson
Friday 24th February 8.00 pm
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The Johnnys
The Johnnys may be based in little old Nelson, but it turns out they are the world's first all female Johnny Cash Tribute Band! However The .... >>more
The Free House, Nelson
Saturday 25th February 8.00 pm
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Jimmy Hopper - One Heart's Journey Tour 2012
Twice proclaimed Las Vegas “Entertainer of the Year,” Jimmy Hopper will captivate audiences in his most personal tour ever, with perform.... >>more
Nelson School of Music, Nelson
Saturday 25th February to Sunday 26th February 7.30 pm
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SEWN - Longboarding Surfing Documentary
SEWN - the shores of Aotearoa seen through the eyes of longboarders SEWN (which is an acronym for south east west north), is the title of t.... >>more
The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu, Nelson
Wednesday 29th February 7.30 pm
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The Sou'westers
The Sou’westers are Liam Ryan (The Narcs), Aly Cook and Dean Heatherington (The Coalrangers). Ryan made his name as a songwriter playing .... >>more
The Boathouse, Nelson
Friday 2nd March 8.00 pm
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The Rising Starlets of Nelson
Proudly presented by Lilly la Rouge Burlesque. It's hard being a new performer. You need all the experience you can get and to feel the lov.... >>more
Baby G's Lounge, Nelson
Saturday 3rd March 9.00 pm
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Nelson Weet-Bix Tryathlon
What's it all about? The Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is a Kiwi institution, and this year it is celebrating its 20th anniversary! Be part of thi.... >>more
Tahunanui Beach, Nelson
Sunday 4th March 9.00 am
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Duck Soup Singles Night
Expand your social life & build new friendships. Duck Soup introduces you to lots of fresh & interesting people celebrating being single jus.... >>more
623 In The City, Nelson
Sunday 1st January to Sunday 2nd June 7.30 pm
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Nelson Nines Rugby League Tournament
Come along to the inaugural Nelson Nines. Watch the action as teams take to the field to win the Nelson Nines shield. 2010 marked the star.... >>more
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Saturday 10th March 10.00 am
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Village People: POSTPONED
They’re back, in person, on stage, in New Zealand. The one and only Village People for 4 shows in March, in what promises to be the most f.... >>more
The Trafalgar Centre, Nelson
Sunday 11th March 7.30 pm
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I Musici: Serenata Italiana
Our 2012 season is launched in grand style with one of the best-known ensembles in the world on their first ever visit to New Zealand, I Mus.... >>more
Nelson School of Music, Nelson
Sunday 11th March 2.00 pm
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The Abba Show
With a discography spanning eight albums, 42 singles and an unrivalled industry longevity that has captured half a century of global fans, A.... >>more
Theatre Royal, Nelson
Wednesday 14th March 7.30 pm
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The Bitches' Box and Mel Parsons
An unmissable night of Music, Theatre and Comedy! The Bitches' Box and Mel Parsons Tour 2012 is coming to a woolshed or rural hall near you.... >>more
Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Thursday 15th March 7.30 pm
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Fame & Phillips in Concert
An evening with UK legendary hit makers Georgie Fame & Roy Phillips. Their voices are so well matched for duets; it’s like a cocktail of .... >>more
Nelson School of Music, Nelson
Saturday 17th March 7.30 pm
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The C.C. Real NZ Comedy Tour
C.C. is proudly delivering the best stand up comedy in the country, with the Canadian Club Real NZ Comedy Tour. The stars of 7Days, Ben Hurl.... >>more
Theatre Royal, Nelson
Saturday 17th March 8.00 pm
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The 39 Steps
Theatre Alive presents John Buchan and Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps. Adapted by Patrick Barlow from an original concept by Simon Corble a.... >>more
Theatre Royal, Nelson
Friday 23rd March to Saturday 31st March 7.30 pm
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MarchFest 2012
Major UK fusion act Alabama 3, famous for their song "Woke Up This Morning" which plays over the opening credits of the hit US TV series The.... >>more
Founders Heritage Park, Nelson
Saturday 24th March 12.00 pm
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Port Nelson Bloke's Day Out
Men only triathlon. Run 5km or walk 3km, then cycle (road) 14km and finish with swim of 133yds (four lengths of Riverside Pool)..... >>more
Branford Park, Nelson
Sunday 25th March 8.00 am
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Port Nelson Kauri Kids Aquathon
Run the Kauri Trail of the Centre of New Zealand (Botanical Reserve, Nelson), climb the NBS inflatable obstacle course and then swim two len.... >>more
Botanical Reserve, Nelson
Sunday 25th March 1.00 pm
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Sanders Alley Geiling
Having astounded audiences around Europe and NZ with their unique and eclectic acoustic sound, Jon Sanders (England/Ireland) Dave Alley (New.... >>more
Fairfield House, Nelson
Friday 30th March 8.00 pm
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SGCNZ Nelson Regional UOSW Shakespeare Festival
SGCNZ is coming of age! 21 years and the zest for Shakespeare has never been keener. Come watch young New Zealanders perform in the Shakespe.... >>more
Nelson College for Girls, Nelson
Sunday 1st April 10.30 am
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Meccano Magic - Model Display
The combined Nelson and Christchurch Meccano Clubs are holding a display of Meccano models and historical sets, Hornby trains, Lego trains a.... >>more
Stoke Memorial Hall, Nelson
Friday 6th April to Sunday 8th April 10.00 am
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Women's Lifestyle Expo
A great day out for women! The Women's Lifestyle Expo will have more than 120 exhibitors featuring everything from jewellery and health prod.... >>more
The Trafalgar Centre, Nelson
Saturday 14th April to Sunday 15th April 10.00 am
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NSOM Comedy Season 2012
2012 Comedy Season deals. Don't miss any of the Nelson School of Music Comedy Shows in 2012. Grab one of the very limited season deals to s.... >>more
Nelson School of Music, Nelson
Saturday 21st April to Saturday 6th October 7.30 pm
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Hot Pink with Penny Ashton
"...vivacious...highly entertaining...sheer charm and energy..." - The Scotsman "I really enjoyed it." - Pam Ayres "...pure class..." - Nels.... >>more
Nelson School of Music, Nelson
Saturday 21st April 7.30 pm
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New Zealand String Quartet - Beethoven: Revolution
The New Zealand String Quartet, the country's foremost chamber ensemble, celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2012. They have forged a major .... >>more
Nelson School of Music, Nelson
Friday 4th May 7.30 pm
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Menopause the Musical
See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for over 10 years! Since 2001, women of all ages have had their spirits lifted.... >>more
Theatre Royal, Nelson
Saturday 5th May 6.00 pm
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Bohemians of The Brush Pumpkin Cottage Impressionists
'Bohemians of the Brush: Pumpkin Cottage Impressionists' will tell the little-known story of how James Nairn united modern artists from thro.... >>more
The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu, Nelson
Saturday 5th May to Sunday 10th June 10.30 am
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Rita Angus: Selected Works
Rita Angus was one of New Zealand’s pioneer artists and this exhibition features 40 works covering the span of her career, from 1929 to 19.... >>more
The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu, Nelson
Saturday 5th May to Thursday 14th June 10.30 am
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Nelson Wedding Show
The Nelson Wedding Show proposes over 60 local exhibitors from all over the top of the south. It is our aim to create Nelson's largest and f.... >>more
The Trafalgar Centre, Nelson
Sunday 6th May 10.00 am
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Nelson Shoe Clinic Half & Quarter Marathon
Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon and 5km Fun Run. Run on a scenic, fast, flat course around the walkways of Stoke and open to all runners and.... >>more
Saxton Field Complex, Nelson
Sunday 6th May 8.30 am
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Dickens' Women
Dickens' Woman is the internationally acclaimed production starring multi-award winning British actress Miriam Margolyes. It provides a fasc.... >>more
Theatre Royal, Nelson
Tuesday 8th May to Wednesday 9th May 8.00 pm
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