T H A T ’S
Entertainment! Denise Matene – Kia Kaha Puke: we got this Now – June 25, Franklin Arts Centre, 12 Massey Ave, Pukekohe Photographer, Denise Matene, shares images taken in the Pukekohe area during New Zealand’s first Covid-19 lockdown in this haunting and (at times) heart-warming exhibition. What’s more, from June 15 members of the public will be invited to share their photos taken locally during lockdown. For further information visit www.facebook.com/ FranklinArtsCentre.
Pacific Dance Festival June 1-29, various locations, Auckland From the traditional to the contemporary, this festival showcases the art of movement in many forms from across the Pacific. For a full programme of events, visit www.pacificdance.co.nz.
© Lene Marie Fossen, Untitled Chios 2017, 8031835, Courtesy WILLAS contemporary.
Auckland Festival of Photography June 3-20, various locations, Auckland Featuring work by award-winning, well-established and emerging photographic artists, this festival is held across 50 venues throughout Auckland. Portraying our world in pictures, the Auckland Festival of Photography showcases some of the finest photos one could imagine. Full details of events are accessible via www.photographyfestival.org.nz.
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NZ Warbirds on Parade – D-Day Commemoration June 6, from 10am, 824 Harvard Lane, Ardmore The roar of many an engine will pierce the winter air as Warbirds kick the chocks away on another high flying commemoration. Marking the anniversary of D-Day, this event will include static displays as well as classic aircraft on show on the ground and overhead. For more information visit nzwarbirds.org.nz or search ‘warbirds ardmore’ at www.facebook.com. www.southmagazine.co.nz
