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Two in three New Zealanders play video games
Playing video games remains well-established on the list of favourite New Zealand past-times, according to the Digital New Zealand 2014* report launched today. Nine in 10...
Oct 30, 2013
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One Direction break Allphones Arena sales record
After 26 shows across Australia and New Zealand, pop superstars One Direction performed their seventh and final Sydney show at Allphones Arena last Saturday night (27th October)...
Oct 30, 2013
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Telstra announces ANZ Stadium to become Wi-Fi connected
Telstra has announced that it will supply Sydney's ANZ Stadium with Wi-Fi connectivity for the next five years after becoming the venue's exclusive technology partner. The...
Oct 29, 2013
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Anniversary concert marks Sydney Opera House's 40th birthday
A star-studded gala event has taken place at the Sydney Opera House in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the iconic venue. Sunday evening's bill included top Australian...
Oct 28, 2013
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EVANZ announces inaugural New Zealand venue industry awards
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) has launched its inaugural EVANZ Venue Awards aiming to recognise and reward the success of venues and the...
Oct 26, 2013
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International events award for Rotorua
Rotorua's reputation for hosting world-class events has been recognised on a global scale with the city receiving an International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) World...
Oct 25, 2013
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Homebake festival cancelled after poor ticket sales
The 2013 Homebake festival in Sydney has been cancelled due to poor ticket sales. The event championing Australian music was set to celebrate its 18th birthday with appearances...
Oct 25, 2013
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Gladstone Show Society's finances under scrutiny
The Gladstone Show Society has been put on notice by the Queensland Office of Fair Trading (OFT), after failing to submit complete financial statements for the past two years....
Oct 24, 2013
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Public Voting to decide Australia's Favourite Event
The Australia's Favourite Event category of the Australian Event Awards allows every Australian to cast a vote for the best public event that they attended between July 2012...
Oct 22, 2013
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New Zealand entertainment venues conference heads to The Edge
The Entertainment Venues Association of New Zealand (EVANZ) will be holding its annual conference at The Edge in Auckland from Monday 2nd to Wednesday 4th December. With the...
Oct 22, 2013
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Heineken Green Room launches at Vector Area
Music and entertainment fans heading to Auckland's Vector Arena can now enjoy a pre-concert warm-up like no other, thanks to Heineken. Offering a unique experience for event...
Oct 21, 2013
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APRA and PPNZ Music come together: OneMusic licence set to be benefit New Zealand businesses
The coming together of the Australasian Performing Right Association Limited (APRA) and PPNZ Music Licensing to create a world-first, single music licence is set to benefit...
Oct 21, 2013
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Sydney Opera House brand more valuable than Australia
Australian icon the Sydney Opera House is considered internationally as a more "relevant and esteemed" brand than 'Brand Australia' itself, according to a new report by Deloitte...
Oct 19, 2013
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Dreamworld evolves 'Zombie Evilution' with the introduction of laser gaming
Having launched 'Zombie Evilution' on Friday 13th September, Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is evolving the horror attraction with the introduction of a laser combat...
Oct 19, 2013
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Cultures of the world to converge at Cinema Park 2013
Sydney's Belmore Park is set to transform into a buzzing hive of film, music, food and cultural activity for five days in November when Cinema Park kicks off as part of the very...
Oct 17, 2013
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Resorts World Sentosa celebrates third-time TTG win with special offers and promotions
Having been named Best Integrated Resort for the third year running at the Annual TTG Travel Awards, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) is celebrating its win with its guests. Until...
Oct 17, 2013
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Etihad Stadium highlights its versatility
While Etihad Stadium is best known for staging sporting events, the recent presentation of 'A Night on the Green' has highlighted the venue's capacity to present innovative...
Oct 16, 2013
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Air supported structures deliver on cost and sustainability
A new type of structure suitable for a range of sport and entertainment facilities is now available in Australia and New Zealand. Developed in Canada by the Farley Group, the...
Oct 16, 2013
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Connecting Christchurch to the sea project a potential attraction for residents and tourists
The Connecting Christchurch to the sea project is a potential attraction for residents and tourists, according University of Canterbury (UC) community lecturer Dr Billy O'Steen....
Oct 14, 2013
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Microsoft unveils Xbox Fitness Personal Training Service
Microsoft has now unveiled Xbox Fitness, a Kinect-powered workout service for the upcoming Xbox One that will initially be offered free to Xbox Live subscribers. Xbox Fitness is...
Oct 13, 2013
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Expressions of interest sought for carnival and catering operators for the 2014 Moomba Festival
Expressions of Interest for Carnival and Catering operators are invited for the 2014 Moomba Festival (part of the Moomba Waterfest). Every Labour Day long weekend in March, the...
Oct 10, 2013
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Spectacular opening at Dubai's Global Village
Dubai's annual Global Village opened on Saturday (5th October) with the first of more than 50 nights of fireworks illuminated the skies over the attraction. Dubai's leading...
Oct 10, 2013
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Expedia and Ticketek launch 'ticket and travel' partnership
Expedia, the world's largest online travel company, have announced a partnership with leading ticketing agent Ticketek to launch exclusive travel packages for Les Misérables...
Oct 9, 2013
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Lower Hutt's Jenkins Gym named Radical Fitness station
Radical Fitness has selected Jenkins Gym, in Lower Hutt (Wellington) as a new 'Radical Station' for the lower North Island and upper South Island regions of New Zealand. To be...
Oct 9, 2013
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