The 4th annual Biophilia Festival returns to Queenstown, New Zealand, in 2019 to be held at Ben Lomond Station from Friday, February 22nd through Sunday the 24th.

A Christmas wonderland of epic proportions has popped up around the Sky Tower, complete with a huge snow globe, Christmas markets, and of course Santa himself.

The sound of bagpipes and drums will ring out across Western Sydney next year, with the NSW Government securing The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in an Australian exclusive.

By Tatiana Stutz, Guest Makeup Artist, The Institute of Makeup Artistry

Filmmaker and Ara New Zealand Broadcasting School (NZBS) graduate Kyan Krumdieck has added another recognition to his growing list after being named New Filmmaker of the Year by SPADA (Screen Production and Development Association) following the release of his short film, Repugnant.

Coast has announced today they will be welcoming Mel Homer to the station to co-host alongside Jason ‘JT’ Tikao on the weekday Drive show.

Homer has previously been the host on Mix since it began as an Auckland-only station in 2014, and is the host of The Café.

From hardly being able to draw a stick figure, Megan Foster, a UCOL Bachelor of Design and Arts who is majoring in Graphic Design, is about to see her work exhibited as part of the Tributaries Exhibition in Whanganui.

The Palmerston North Speedway’s Demolition Derby is an event not to be missed, especially for UCOL’s Panel and Paint students. These students have been working towards a common goal, getting five cars ready to race in the Demolition Derby at Central Energy Trust Arena on November 24th.

While the weather might get a little wild this weekend, a touch of rain won’t dampen the joy of the 85th Farmers Santa Parade and at this stage the show is set to go ahead as planned.

The Auckland Farmers Santa Parade is on this Sunday (25th November) so be sure to join in the fun and show your support for this wonderful event.