Lauded New Zealand conductor Gemma New will lead the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for the first time with concerts in Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch and Auckland in August and September.

The ultimate celebration of dance music featuring an 80-piece orchestra and a spectacular light show will get NPDC’s TSB Bowl of Brooklands pumping on 23 January with the first ever outdoor performance by Synthony.

Terry Flynn book series launches with first instalment, "Terry Flynn: I Owe You One"

"This bloke is the loser version of Les Norton. Terry Flynn is a bloody good read; it’s the best book I’ve read by a local author this year". Marto, Triple M Brisbane

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra has released a special ticket deal to celebrate its return to touring the country from August.

Tickets in the stalls to the NZSO’s Spirit concerts in Wellington and Auckland on 6 and 7 August will cost $30, with further concessions available.

The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) is absolutely thrilled to hear of the decision to resettle Behrouz Boochani in Aotearoa.

Calling all creatives in Hastings - applications for the next Creative Communities Scheme open on August 3.

Funded by Creative New Zealand, the aim is to increase the range, diversity and participation in the arts in the community.

What do you do when the unthinkable happens?

It’s hard to believe but the world’s favourite family board game is now 85 years old - and still going strong. To celebrate this extraordinary milestone, the Monopoly brand has created its most opulent game yet.

Techno might not be what immediately comes to mind when the term ‘protest music’ is mentioned, but for Auckland-based musician Samari, no other music genre fits that label better.

Judging panel includes actress and TV presenter Shavaughn Ruakere plus landscape photographer Rach Stewart and nutritionist Claire Turnbull

Upload entries via www.mdnz.org.nz/competition before 5pm on Sunday 9th August