Newsgroups: nz.general,wgtn.chat,soc.culture.new-zealand
Subject: What's On in the Harbour Capital August 1992
From: rich@tosh.wcc.govt.nz (Richard Naylor )
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 92 20:40:45 GMT
Organization: City Net -  Wellington City Council's Community Computer Network

20:40:36
22-Jul-1992

          WHAT'S ON IN THE HARBOUR CAPITAL AUGUST 1992
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From 19 Aug: CAPITAL DISCOVERY PLACE - TE AHO A MAUI 

- Preview season begins for Wellington's new hands-on science
centre, Civic Square. Interactive exhibits cover a wide range of
themes - from a confidence course to the physics of music, a
vertical slide, tuatara, rats, climing walls, a mirror maze,
special under 5's area focusing on rainbows and much more. With
an emphasis on the fun of finding out, Discovery Place will
involve, excite and educate children of all ages. Regular
visiting exhibitions will include holograms from the United
States starting mid Aug, and in Sept there will be the finals of
the National Science Fair.  Open Wed-Sun 10-5pm. Admission $6
adults, $4 children, $2 school children.  

5 Sept: OFFICIAL OPENING OF CAPITAL DISCOVERY PLACE.  
For more info ph Lisa Tomkies 801-3900.

CHURCH AND CITY WEEK 22-29 AUG
22-29 Aug: Exhibits of WCC social work on display at Fletcher 
Challenge Foyer and Wgtn Airport Foyer. For more info ph Frank 
Neill 566-4981.

23 Aug: 6pm - Ecumenical civic service & musical presentation at 
Central Baptist Church. Mayor Sir James Belich to read a lesson 
and Rev Dr J Veitch to offer prayer. For more info ph 472-1920.
7pm - Drama & musical presentation "Mehemiah" arranged by Wgtn 
Presbyterian Presbytery. For more info ph Dr Swaddling.

24 Aug: "Lets Talk About Our City" series of talks.
12.30-1.30pm at Bolton Street memorial Park Chapel - "Dead but 
Alive: The Bolton Street Memorial Park Chapel" by Mrs M 
Alington.
5.45-8pm - Mayoral reception.

25 Aug: 12.30pm speaker The Rev Robin Lane "Caesarea - City of St 
Luke's Gospel at St Andrews on the Terrace. 12.30-1.30pm speaker 
Roy Towers "The First & Second Hospitals at Thorndon" at Bolton 
St Memorial Park Chapel. 6pm Mayoress Lady Belich to open 
Author's book display of books written about Wellington and by 
Wgtn authors at Wellington City Library. Display open until 28th. 
For more info ph 801-4040.

26 Aug: Display of above books. 12.30-1.20pm Festival Singers 
with Jocelyn Woodley and Rodney Macann at Central Baptist Church, 
Boulcott St. For more info ph 472-1920. 12.30-1.30pm Chief Supt 
Brian Daw "How Bad is Crime in Wellington?" (comparison with 
Australian cities) at Bolton Street Memorial Chapel. 8pm NZSO 
concert 8pm.

27 Aug: Capital City Prayer Breakfast at Michael Fowler Centre 
7.30am. For more info ph 479-7027. 5.30-9pm at Wellington Hebrew 
Centre, 74 Webb St. The Council of Christians and Jews host 
seminar with special emphasis on the environment.
5.30-9pm - Jewish Community Centre, 74 Webb St. "Flora, Fauna and 
Faith", Judean-Christian view of the environment. Guest speaker 
Rabbi Spicehandler, visiting Rabbi from Liberal Congregation 
Wellington and Richard Lawrence, assoc member WCCJ, Presbyterian 
Johnsonville Union Parish.
For more info ph Rev James Worsfold 528-6888.

28 Aug: 5.30-8.30pm - "City and the Ethnic of Society" by H. 
Mohamad Taheri & Islamic scholar Morteza Orai at Wgtn City 
Library lecture hall. 

29 Aug:  Youth Extravaganza at Ngauranga Christian City Church, 
Glover St 7.30pm. For more info ph 471-1438.
8pm - NZ Post National Youth Orchestra at Wgtn Town Hall.  


1 July-7 Aug: 3RD WELLINGTON YOUNG PEOPLE'S FESTIVAL, NGA 
WHAKANGAHAU A NGA RANGATAHI
NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR OF GREAT BRITAIN WORLD TOUR.

1 Aug: Free concert National Youth Choir of Great Britain at 
Civic Square 10am. If wet in IIlot Chamber.

2 Aug: National Youth Choir of Great Britain Concert at St Paul's 
Cathedral, Molesworth St 8pm. Admission $15 adult, $10 
concession.

SMOKEFREE ROCKQUEST
7 Aug: Wellington area finals at St James Theatre 8pm. Admission 
$10.
For more info about the festival ph Neal Palmer 385-1929.

MUSIC

Until 2 Aug: Side by Side by Sondheim. Dinner plus show at 
Parkroyal Hotel, starring Jennifer Ward-Lealand. Cost $49. 
Bookings State Opera House 385-0832. 

2 Aug: Wellington Chamber Orchestra at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 
Hill St 2.30pm. Conductor Alan Foster, soloist Elizabeth Gawler. 
Works by Elgar, Schubert, Haydn and Sibelius. Admission $10 
waged, $5 unwaged at the door. For more info ph Helen Griffiths 
476-6401.

ST ANDREWS ON THE TERRACE - Free Lunchtime concerts 12.15-1.05pm.

5 Aug: Karen Chang & Rachel Thomson piano duo - duets & solos.

10 Aug: Justine Cormack (violin), Bruce Greenfield (piano). 
Beethoven & Brahms violin sonatas.

12 Aug: Wellington College musicians - choir, orchestra, jazz 
band, chamber choir, Glee Club. Directors James Allington, 
Nicholas Field & Gary Ginan.

19 Aug: Victoria University School of Music chamber music groups.

26 Aug: Jazz concert - Wellington Polytechnic Conservatorium of 
Music.

OTHER CONCERTS

19 Aug: Wellington Polytechnic orchestra. Beethoven, Symphony No 
5, Webern, Five Orchestral Pieces, Op 6, Schreker, Chamber 
Symphony, John Rimmer, Millenia. Conductors Michael Vinten & John 
Young. Tickets $10, concessions $5.

25 Aug: Canterbury Trio - Diedre Irons (piano), Ian Tawroszewicz 
(violin), Alexander Ivanshkin (cello). Door sales $10.
For more info ph 472-9211.

WELLINGTON TOWN HALL. Tickets ph 471-1573.

1 Aug: Ruby Turner (soul singer) 8pm. Tickets $39.95. 

8 Aug: Westpac Music Concert 7pm. Adults $10, Students $5.

13 Aug: Cure Concert 7.30pm. 

26 Aug: NZSO Conductor Janos Furst, Soloist Peter Scholes 
(clarinet). Overture: Der Freischutz/Weber. Clarinet 
Concerto/Mozart. Symphony No 1 "Spring"/Schumann.

9 Sept: NZSO 8pm.

ILOTT CONCERT CHAMBER. Tickets ph 471-1573.
SUNDAY CONCERTS 3pm.

2 Aug: Jan Tawroszewicz (violin), Diedre Irons (piano). Mozart 
Sonata in E minor K304, Schubert Sonata in D D834, Debussy Sonata 
in G minor & Beethoven Sonata in A "Kreutzer". Tickets $23.

9 Aug: Richard Mapp - piano. Schubert: Moments Musicaux D780, 
Schubert: Sonata in A minor D537, Schubert: Sonata in A D959.

16 Aug: New Zealand String Quartet. Beethoven: String Quartet Op 
18 No 3. Besser: new work - quintet for string quartet & flute 
commissioned for this occasion. Schubert: String Quartet in A 
minor D804.

23 Aug: Alexander Ivashkin - cello. Diedre Irons - piano. 
Beethoven: Variations in E flat. Schubert: "Arpeggione" Sonata. 
Schnittke: Sonata for Cello. Stravinsky: Italian Suite.

30 Aug: New Zealand String Quartet - Michael Houstoun (piano). 
Brahms: Sonata in E flat Op 120 no 2. Schumann: Sonata No 1 in A 
minor Op 105, Debussy: Sonata in D minor, Prokofiev: Sonata No 1 
in F minor Op 80.
For more info ph 389-4585.

MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE. Tickets MFC Ticketing ph 471-1573.

1 Aug: NZSO "An Evening of Grand Opera" featuring the American 
Diva, soprano Alessandra Marc with conductor Varujan Kojian. 
Arias by Puccini, Verdi, Wagner & Bellini, including arias from 
Tosca & Turandot. Tickets $45, $38, $25 & $15. 

2 Aug: NZSO concert with operatic arias by American Diva 
Alessandra Marc 3pm. Tickets $15-$45 from MFC Ticketing or 
SelecTix ph 499-4460. 

20 Aug: NZSO. Conductor Janos Furst, soloist Gyorgy Pauk 
(violin). Symphony No 65/Haydn. Violin Concerto No 2/Bartok. 
Symphony No 7/Dvorak.

29 Aug: The Irish Rovers 8pm. Tickets cash & ch $38, $39.50
3 & 5 Sept: Paco Pena - Flamenco Dance Company - includes solo 
male dancer Raul at Michael Fowler Centre on the 3rd and State 
Opera House on the 5th. Tickets $39, $43 & $49.

4 Sept: Misa Flamenca - Flamenca Mass composed by the great 
guitarist Paco Pena. Tickets $56 & $64.

5 Sept: NZSO - Michi Inoue (conductor), Barry Douglas (piano), 
Tchaikovsky: Francesca da Rimini, Prokofiew: piano concerto No 5, 
Stostakovich: Symphony No 12.

5,19,26 Sept: NZSO 8pm.

10 Aug: Town & Country Music Awards 1992 at Metro Nightclub. 
Categories cover contemporary cowboy genres, blues, latin, jazz, 
folk and Irish music. Bands performing include Big Fiddle, The 
Warratahs, The Pauas, Boys of Bedlam, The Potatoes, Skinny la 
Veal & Slick Nickel. Special guests include John Grenell, Roger 
Tibbs and Johnny Cooper. Presenters include politicians, 
performers and media personalities. For more info ph Eddie on 
472-7289 evenings.

12 Aug: Hutt Valley Chamber Music Society present Mark Menzies 
(piano and violin) and Sebastian Hess (cello) at Lower Hutt 
Little Theatre, Queens Drive Lower Hutt. For more info ph 
566-1187 or 566-3368.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERTS AT OLD ST PAULS, Mulgrave St 2.30pm.

16 Aug: Evening Post Onslow Brass Band. Director Peter Zwartz.
Free admission, donations gratefully accepted.

16 Aug: Variety jazz concert in aid of Ken Avery Memorial 
Trust at Wellington Parkroyal 4pm. Wellington Polytech 
Conservatorium Faculty Band, Anne Pacey, Valley Stompers, 
Conquerors Big Band & Bill West Band. Tickets $15 & $12 at the 
door.

VICTORIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC, Adam Concert Room. Ph 
471-5369 for details.

LUNCHTIME CONCERTS, 1.10pm. 

6 Aug: Vijayalakshimy Subramaniam from South India and University 
Gamelon Padhang Moncar.

13 Aug: Recital by visiting Dutch guitarist Martin Kaalj 
presenting music by Turina, Bruekner & Takemitsu.

20 Aug: Songs by Debussy  and Swedish composers performed by 
Ingeborg Furst (soprano) and Bruce Greenfield (piano).

COMPOSER WORKSHOPS 3pm.

6 Aug: David Farquhar talks about his music, with illustrations.

13 Aug: Musi 103 Compositions. Student performances of music by 
first year compositions students.

20 Aug: Musi 203 compositions. Student performances of music by 
second year composition students.

CONCERTS

11 Aug: NZ String Quartet presents a programme of music by NZ 
composers. Tickets $15, concession $10.

20 Aug: Concert by Qu Xiao-Song 5pm.

FREE CONCERTS

28 Aug: Free lunchtime concert at Plaza International Hotel 
12.30pm. Bill Wollerman & Crew. For more info ph Neal Palmer 
385-1991.

25 Sept: Kevin Clarke Trio.

FOLK MUSIC. Ph 476-7751.
For more info ph Liz Merton 566-8760(h).

ACOUSTIC ROUTES CLUB NIGHTS meet 2nd Sunday of each month Under 
the Rotunda Oriental Bay 8pm Informal singaround.

MONTHLY CONCERTS at Wellington Arts Centre, under Band Rotunda, 
on the 4th Sunday of month 8pm. Cost $4 members, $6 non-members, 
under 16 yrs free. 

PUB NIGHTS every Wednesday at Elliot's Bar, upstairs at Brunswick 
Tavern, Willis St. Informal jam session.

NORTHERN FOLK meet 2nd Sunday each month from 3pm at 6 Anzia Way, 
Johnsonville. Ph 477-0590.

KAPITI MUSIC CLUB meet 3rd Wed of month at Paraparaumu Community 
Centre. For more info ph Richard Wood 293-4231.

UPPER HUTT FOLK CLUB meet 2nd Tues of month at Upper Hutt Tennis 
Club 8pm. For more info ph Kevin Meehan 526-4008.

PUKERUA BAY FOLK CLUB meet 1st Thursday of month at 9 Rawhiti Rd 
Pukerua Bay 8pm. For more info ph Helen Avis 239-9712.

WELLINGTON BLUEGRASS & TRADITIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC SOCIETY 
blackboard concert 8pm at Petone Service Centre, Richmond St 8pm. 
For more info ph Andrew Bicknell 477-0069.

AIRPORT HOTEL ph 387-2189.
Every Fri: Karaoke evening.
Every Sat: Dine & Dance with The Quinexions and American Buffet 
($19.95) starts 7.30pm.
Every Sun: Peter Leef 7.30-10.30pm.

IRISH MUSIC
Every Sunday at Molly Malones Bar, The Glass House, Taranaki St 
7pm. All musicians welcome.

FOR MORE LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT, 
CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING:
RESTAURANTS AND BARS WITH LIVE MUSIC
The Backbencher, Molesworth St. Ph 472-3065.
Reflections Bar & Cafe, St Pauls Square, Molesworth St. Ph 
499-3246.
The Victoria, 134-136 Lambton Quay (Karaoke Wed). Ph 472-4732.
Parkroyal, Grey/Featherston St. Ph 472-2722.
Western Park, 285 Tinakori Rd (Blues Club last Sun of month). Ph 
472-1320.
The Oaks & Pavillion Bar, Oaks Tavern, Cuba Mall. Ph 385-0583.
Sol Bar, The Oaks Tavern, Dixon St. Ph 801-6068.
The Glass House, Cnr Taranaki St & Courtenay Place. Wed Irish 
night, Sun poets/playwrites/musician's night. Ph 384-2896.
Cafe Paradiso, 20 Courtenay Place. Ph 384-2675.
Barretts, 26-32 Allen St. Ph 384-7027.
North by Northwest, 15 Blair St. Ph 385-3856.
Regent Tavern, Manners Mall. Ph 473-5222.
Mid-city Tavern, Manners St. Ph 385-6839.
Route 66, Cnr Willis & Bond St. Ph 473-8866.
Ecstasy, Cnr Courtenay Place & Tory St. Ph 384-9495.
Aqua Vitae Wine Bar, 156 Willis St. Ph 801-7020.
Brasserie Flipp, 103 Ghuznee St (frequently has jazz). Ph 
385-9493.
Brunswick Tavern, Cnr Willis & Vivian Sts. Ph 384-5278.
La Bodega, 286 Willis St. Restaurant/cafe and separate bar. Ph 
384-8212.
Southern Cross, 35 Abel Smith St. Ph 384-9085.
Trekkers (Antipodes Bar). 211 Cuba St. Ph 385-2153.
Dada, Edward St. Ph 385-2916.
TVC, Edward St. Ph 384-2005.
The Dockside, Queens Wharf. Ph 499-9900.

NIGHTCLUBS
Alfies, Cnr Cuba Mall/Dixon St. Ph 385-4400.
The Metro, under Mid-City complex, Manners St. Ph 473-6706.
Flamingo, 25-27 Hutt Rd Thorndon. Ph 473-1855.
James Cabaret, 5 Lloyd St Mt Victoria. Ph 384-6589.
Club De Ville, Broderick Hotel, Johnsonville. Ph 478-5856.
Arena, 259 Wakefield St. Ph 385-0174.
Naked Angel, below Allenby Steps. Ph 473-6706.
Stax Niteclub, 171 Cuba St. Ph 385-6313.

COFFEE IN THE SMALL HOURS
Midnight Expresso, 178 Cuba St. Ph 484-7014.
Cuba Cuba (licensed), 179 Cuba St. Ph 801-8017.
Delux Expresso Bar, Kent Tce. Ph 801-5455.
Insomnia, 28 Courtenay Place. Ph 801-8899.

THEATRE

CIRCA, 1-7 Harris St.   
8 July-1 Aug:  "Sweet Mr Shakespeare" by Ngaio Marsh. Jonathan 
Elsom stars in one man show.
Tues & Wed 6.30pm, Wed-Sat 8pm, Sun 4pm. Tickets $20 from State 
Opera House ph 385-0832. 

BATS, 1 Kent Tce. Ph 384-9507. 
6-29 Aug: "A Dangerous Game" by Friedrich Durrenmatt. Modern 
Swiss surreal comedy/drama about a stranded travelling salesman 
who has dinner with a former judge and his colleagues - a 
prosecutor, defence attorney and hangman. All performances 8pm.

2-26 Sept: "Lets Spend the Night Together" by Anthony McCarten.

DOWNSTAGE, Courtenay Place. Ph 384-9639.
Until 1 Aug: "Sensitive New Age Guy" (SNAG) - solo comedian Mark 
Hadlow plays 10 roles in Tobsha Learner's wickedly funny 90's 
comedy. Tongue and cheek look at intimacy, male bonding and what 
men think women think about them.

7 Aug-mid Sept: Cole Porter Review directed by Raymond Horthorne. 

TE KURA TOI WHAKAARI O AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND DRAMA SCHOOL, 36 
Vivian St. Ph 384-7467.

14-19 Aug: "The Body" by Nick Darke, directed by Murray Lynch. 
Comic melodrama about a small Cornish village with an American 
airforce base. Country life spoof with singing farmers. Tickets 
$10 & $15. 

TAKI RUA DEPOT, 12 Alpha St. Ph 384-4531.
2 Aug: "A Critics' Forum" - formal discussion to review Maori 
theatre 2pm. Free.

3-9 Aug: Masked workshop during the day, performances some 
evenings. 

10-15 Aug: "Black Magic" - variety show with theatre, comedy, 
music, cultural funk & film. 

19-29 Aug: "Horizons" - Samoan play about the meeting of cultures 
and the old and new within Samoan families.
See newspapers for times and other details of the above.

29 July-29 Aug: To be programmed.
Bookings at Depot & at State Opera House ph 385-0832. For more 
info ph Martyn Roberts 475-8647.

WELLINGTON REPERTORY THEATRE, 13 Dixon St. Ph 385-4939.
Bookings ph 385-4247.

EVENING WORKSHOPS
Early Aug: For technical things like stage management, lighting, 
sound and production management.

Until 14 Aug: Evening workshops on sound, lighting, make-up, 
wardrobe, set design & construction.

17-29 Aug: NZ School of dance student choreography. See dance 
section.

31 Aug-13 Sept: "Pinocchio". Two shows daily at 10.30am & 2pm, 
plus an extra show Sat at 4.30pm. Three shows daily at 10.30am, 
12noon & 2pm.

TAWA COMMUNITY THEATRE. Ph 367-7256.
Until 1 Aug: "Outside Edge" by Richard Harris, directed by Brent 
Dawson at Page 90 Theatrette, Porirua 8pm. Comedy set in cricket 
pavillion during a Saturday match against a visiting team. BYO 
cabaret seating, supper facilities available. Tickets $10. 
Bookings and enquiries at Parkers Place, Main Rd Tawa ph 232-5989 
and 236-7256.

WELLINGTON PLAYBACK THEATRE, St Michael's Church Hall, cnr St 
Michael's Crescent & Upland Rd Kelburn. 

29 Aug: "Moments of Grace" - spontaneous, improvised theatre in 
which members of the audience are invited to tell stories from 
their own lives. Performers use mime, music, dance and dialogue 
to recreate these stories. Adults $8, concessions $5, children 
$4. For more info ph 475-8643.

"HALF PRICE" THEATRE TICKETS
The City Information Centre now sells "half price" theatre 
tickets (depending on availablilty) for Downstage, Circa and Bats 
Mon-Fri from 12-4pm. Downstage $15.40, Circa $10 & Bats $7. For 
more info ph 801-4000.

DANCE

Every Sat: Dine & Dance with The Quinexions and buffet meal 
$19.95 at Airport Hotel, 16 Kemp St Kilbirnie from 7.30pm. For 
more info ph 387-2189. 

7 Aug: Urban Jungle Ultimate Dance - Under Age Rage opposite 
Platform 9, entrance Waterloo Quay 8pm-1am. For more info & 
tickets ph 477-2255.

17-29 Aug: "Body Jumble" - NZ School of Dance performance at 
Repertory Theatre, Dixon St. Thirteen emerging choreographers and 
approximately 50 dancers perform to wide range of music. Entirely 
produced by students. Tickets $13 waged, $10 unwaged, $8 children 
& senior citizens. Bookings State Opera House 385-0832. For more 
info ph Toby Behan 385-2821. 

MORRIS DANCING
Pride of Holland St (Women & Men). Ph 479-5041.
Brittanic Bedlam Morris Gentlemen meet Wed nights at Rotunda, 
Oriental Bay 8pm. Ph Ian Appleton 476-3491.
White Rose of Wellington (women's morris) meet Thurs at Brooklyn 
Scout Hall 7.30pm. Ph Jan Barnes 232-7231.

3,5 Sept: Flamenco Dance company at Michael Fowler Centre on the 
3rd and State Opera House on the 5th. Tickets $49, $43 & $39.

Last Sunday of the month: Twilight Time Tea Dance for the 
unattached 45yrs plus at Kilbirnie Community Hall 4-9pm. Ladies a 
plate, gents $4. B.Y.O. For more info ph 387-3918.

EXHIBITIONS

BROOKER GALLERY, 44 Upland Rd Kelburn. Ph 475-8798.
Until 15 Aug: New sculptures by Stephen Clarke & six paintings by 
Helen Stewart.

NATIONAL LIBRARY OF NEW ZEALAND TE PUNA MATAURANGA O AOTEAROA, 
Cnr Molesworth & Aitken Sts. Ph 474-3000.

Until 7 Aug: Third Wellington Young People's Festival special 
tours and workshops "Lets Look at Children's Books and Life in 
Great-Grandma's Day". Bookings essential.

Until 19 Sept: "Sites" - photographic project by Wgtn artist 
Peter Black. Documents land development and house construction in 
selected subdivisions in the late 1980's. 

Until 19 Sept: "Standing on Shaky Ground" - A look at 
Wellington's early subdivisions - photographs from the Alexander 
Turnbull Library. 

Until 19 Sept: "Ex Libris" - Bookplates from the Alexander 
Turnbull Library collections. Includes work by artists E Mervyn 
Taylor, Leo Bensemann, Hilda Wiseman, Russell Clark & Len Lye. 

4 Aug: "An Architectural Critique of Libraries in Wellington" - 
address by Gerald Melling of Melling Morse Architects at 12 noon.

7 Aug: "Around Wellington 1908-1940 programme of silent films 
from NZ Film Archives with piano accompaniment by Dorothy 
Buchanan. Cost $2.

13 Aug: Guided tour of Sites, Standing on Shaky Ground and Ex 
Libris 12.10pm.

20 Aug: "On Shaky Ground" address about geological structure of 
Wgtn region by Dr Graeme Stevens 12.10pm.

27 Aug: "From Wellington to Wisconsin" illustrated talk by Peter 
Turner 12.10pm.

3 Sept: "From Fantastica to the Paradise Garden" illustrated talk 
by Dr Peter Simpson.

CITY ART GALLERY, Cnr Victoria St & Chews Lane. Ph 473-2625.

7 Aug-4 Oct: "Shadow of Style" Young contemporary NZ artists from 
Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland & Melbourne - Shane Cotton, 
Luise Fong, Giovanni Intra, Anna Miles, Patrick Pound, Jude Rae, 
Peter Robinson & Ronnie van Hout. Painting, sculpture and 
assemblage. The exhibition catalogue features young writers on NZ 
art, including William McAloon, Stephen Zepke, Bridget 
Sutherland, Ruth Watson,Ben Curnow, Deborah Lawlor-Dormer, Lara 
Strongman and Stuart McKenzie.

17 Aug-18 Oct: Christina Kubisch - installation 'Alba'. Berlin 
based installation artist who used sound and light. Participatory 
- viewer's presence walking into the installation activates sound 
in space. She will be artist in residence at the gallery during 
August.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMME STARTS 6.30pm.
Free guided tours available Thurs 12.30pm & Sat 1.30pm, or by 
arrangement. Studio visits for groups of 5-10 people can be 
arranged for a small fee.

PAGE 90 ARTSPACE, Te Marae o te Umu Kai o Hau Porirua City 
Cultural Centre, Norrie St Porirua. Open 11-4pm daily. Ph 
237-4043.

Until 14 Aug: "Origins" - Whitireia Polytechnic art exhibition of 
Maori, Pacific Island and Celtic art celebrating our ancestors.

28 Aug-20 Sept: Exhibition by students from Porirua secondary 
schools.

NZ ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS, Buckle St. Ph 385-9267.

Until 2 Aug: "The Enlightened Years" - tribute to Dr Beeby who 
started art in schools in the 1940's. 

22 Aug-13 Sept: "Conservation NZ", plus Governor General Art 
Award.
Open 10-4.30pm. Admission $2.

JANNE LAND GALLERY, 170 Cuba St. Ph 384-2912.

INDI-CATOR FURNITURE AND DESIGN GALLERY, 101 Vivian St. Ph 
385-3188.

August: "Beyond the Looking Glass" - diverse collection of 
innovative mirror designs.
Open Tues-Fri 10-6pm, Sat 10-3pm or by appointment.

DOWSE ART MUSEUM, Laings Rd, Lower Hutt. Ph 569-5743.
EXHIBITIONS

Until 2 Aug: "The Body Collected" - portrayals of the human body 
and its adornment.

Until 20 Sept: "Big Green" - NZ's largest exhibition to confront 
local and global environmental crisis. 

Until 9 Aug: "Xenoliths" - monumental ceramic sculpture by 
Christine Boswiijks. Until 23 Aug: "Te Ata Tuarua - The Second 
Reflection' - architectural sculpture by Bob Jahnke.

15 Aug-18 Oct: Rena Jarosewitch 

Until 30 Aug: "Freedom & Exoticism" - new ceramic works by Steve 
Fullmer.

Until 30 Aug: Steve Fulmer ceramic works.

Until 22 Nov: "The Fantasy Shoe Show" (from the Body Adornment 
series) - some of the most extravagant and creative footwear in 
the Antipodes!  From the surreal to pure nostalgia, including 
winklepickers, slingbacks, shoes in food, nightmare shoes, and 
celebrity shoes.

15 Aug-18 Oct: "New Glass Works" by Rena Jarosewitch.

5 Sept-1 Nov: "Stories from the Hinterland" - Paul Dibble's 
bronze sculpture.

Until 23 Aug: Robert Jahnke contemporary sculpture. 

Sept-1 Nov: New blown glass works by Gary Nash.

OTHER ACTIVITIES
For more info ph Neil Anderson 569-5743.

MUSEUM OF NEW ZEALAND TE PAPA TONGAREWA, Buckle St. Ph 385-9609.
Musuem of art, history Maori culture and natural environment.
Main exhibition: "Taonga Maori: A spiritual journey expressed 
through Maori art" - 163 artifacts from the national collection. 

Until Aug: Personal effects: six women photographers - Jane 
Zusters, Anne Noble, Dinah Bradley, Rhonda Bosworth, Gail Wright 
& Janet Bayly.

Until 9 Aug: The Urban Bonsai: symbols of a society in transition 
II. Selection of contemporary Japanese prints.

5 Sept: "Headlands": Thinking through New Zealand Art - 130 works 
by 30 artists. Major exhibition spanning past 55 yrs of NZ art.
Open daily 9-5pm. Public guided tours Mon-Fri 12.30pm, Sat & Sun 
12.30-1.30pm. Lectures & workshops plus special events for 
children. Free admission. For more info ph Conal McCarthy 
385-9609. 

UPPER HUTT COMMUNITY GALLERY, 832 Fergusson Drive. Ph 527-9885.
6-16 Aug: Upper Hutt Colleges exhibit 11-4pm Mon-Sat, 1.30-4pm 
Sun.

PORIRUA MUSEUM, Te Hiko St. Ph 237-6763.
Until end of Nov: "Drum Roles" - more than 50 drums of varying 
shapes and sizes from around the world including military, 
signalling, dance, ceremonial & orchestral/ensemble drums. Open 
Wed-Sun 10-4.30pm.

CLAYSHAPES GALLERY, 236 Oriental Bay. Ph 384-4215.
Aug: Continuing exhibition of invited artists in Pottery and wood 
- Roy Cowen, Peter Penhell, Gloria Young, Denise Saunders, Patti 
Meads, Mirek Smisek, Shelia Brown & Doreen Blumhardt.
Open seven days 10-6pm.

ALEXANDER McKAY GEOLOGICAL MUSEUM, Cotton Building, Victoria 
University. Ph 387-2532.
Ongoing exhibitions of dancers, dinosaurs fossils, minerals, 
Wellington geology etc. Open weekdays 9-4pm. 

NATIONAL ARCHIVES, 10 Mulgrave St. Ph 499-5595.
Archives evidence on wide ranging areas of interest. Open 9-5pm 
Mon-Fri & 9-1pm Sat.

Until 24 Aug: "Voice of our Silence" - homosexual & feminist art 
in oils and pastels by first time exhibitor Patricia Ellis.

KATHERINE MANSFIELD BIRTHPLACE, 25 Tinakori Rd. Ph 473-7268.
Birthplace of New Zealand's most famous writer, faithfully 
restored to how it looked when Katherine was growing up there. 
Admission $4 adults, $1 children, group concessions.

16 Aug: Slide talk by Walter Cook, Alexander Turnbell Library. 
"Style and Taste from 1890-1910 relating to the Wellington Scene 
and Doulton Ware".

COLONIAL COTTAGE MUSEUM, 68 Nairn St. Ph 384-9122.
Restored 1858 cottage. Open Mon-Fri 10-4pm & weekends 1-4.30pm. 
Adults $3, children $1. Students with ID & senior citizens $2.

WELLINGTON MARITIME MUSEUM, Queens Wharf. Ph 472-8904. Maritime 
memorabilia - models of ships, paintings, flags, bells, maps, log 
books etc. See the temporary display of the America's Cup, rail 
ferry models, Wahine corner, captain's cabin, carved wooden 
mermaids and more.

OLD ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL, Mulgrave St Thorndon. Ph 473-6722.
Beautiful historic Wellington church with native timber interior. 
open Mon-Sat 10-4.30pm & Sun 1-4.30pm.

Heritage ticket ($7.50) available for above four attractions from 
City Information Centre, Cnr Wakefield & Victoria Sts ph 
801-4000.

PARLIAMENT & BOWEN HOUSE (where Parliament sits) tours. Ph 
471-9457 for times.

TOURS

UNIQUE TOURS, Bookings ph 382-9850.
Maori European & Historic tours of Wellington - includes stories 
of local legends. Progressive Restaurant Tours (four eateries per 
night) & wine trails to the Wairarapa.

FIVE STAR TOURS
Tours to Mount Bruce Wildlife Centre, Martinborough Wineries & 
Vintage Restored Aircraft (Masterton) departs 10am and returns 
5pm. Cost $165 for one person, $110 for two and discounts for 
five or more people. Tours by arrangement only and subject to 
availability. For more info ph 479-1356. 

EASTBOURNE BUS COMPANY
Regional wine tours, Gold coast day tripper, Rimutaka Incline 
walk, L'Amour Coastal Garden, Pencarrow Paradise. For more info 
ph Stewart Kenward ph 562-8154.

TRANZIT
Day excursions to Wairarapa towns and Mt Bruce National Wildlife 
Centre leaves Wgtn Railway Station 9.45pm & returns 6.30pm. For 
more info and bookings ph 387-2018 or (06)377-1227.

MISCELLANEOUS

1 Aug: Mask-erade masked party with music by Ella B at Overseas 
Terminal 8pm. Tickets $45 ($50 if not wearing a mask). Proceeds 
to Mary Potter Hospice. For more info & tickets ph 475-3125.

3 Aug: "DSW Community Funding Agency" talk organised by YWCA at 
35 Vivian St 12.30-1.30pm. For more info ph 385-0505.

2-9 Aug: Conservation Week. Pearl Hewson to call back ph 
471-0726. Organiser Rhonda Cooper.

6 Aug: Sponsored tree planting by Wgtn South Intermediate at Mt 
Albert. A thousand trees to be planted (weather permitting) as 
part of Dept of Conservation's Tu Kakariki NZ Tree Programme. 

6 Aug: Joke Off competition at Parkroyal Hotel 12-2.30pm, hosted 
by John Gadsby. For more info ph Lorraine Swan 495-7844.

6 Aug-17 Dec: T'ai Chi Ch'uan beginners course 6-7pm at YWCA, 35 
Vivian St. Pre-enrolment ph Lucy on 384-3943.

8 Aug: Wellington Quilters' Guild open day 11-4pm at Baptist 
Church, Karori Rd. Shop till you drop day. Admision $2. For more 
info ph 389-3207.

8 Aug: Ethnic Food Fair at Brooklyn Community Centre 11-2pm. For 
more info ph 384-6799.

10 Aug: Wellington Micro Computing Society meeting at Newtown 
Community Centre, Cnr Rintoul & Colombo Streets 7.30pm. Topic - 
general problem solving session. For more info ph Bill Parkin 
472-5086.

11-13 Aug: Plant Protection Society of NZ conference at Airport 
Hotel. For more info ph Murray Willocks 478-9296.

12-14 Aug: National Senior Physiotherapy Managers conference at 
Wellington Hospital. For more info ph 566-6999x8374.

13 Aug: NZ Historic Places Trust AGM at Turnbull House 7pm. 
Mayoral candidates Fran Wilde and Ken Comber to speak.

13 Aug: Overland Club meets 7.45pm at Correspondence School, 11 
Portland Cres Thorndon. Talks and visual aids by guest speakers.  
Visitors welcome. For more info ph 472-6189.

15 Aug: All Blacks v South Africa live test rugby on big screen 
at Parkroyal Hotel starts 10pm. For more info ph Lorraine Swan 
495-7844.

15 Aug: All Breeds Championship Cat Show at Horticultural Hall, 
Laings Rd Lower Hutt 10-4pm. For more info ph 526-6968.

16 Aug: Screen printing course for 16-25yrs organised by YWCA. 
bookings ph Lisa Hayes 384-7690.

16 Aug: Lifestyle Expo for children and young adults at Avalon TV 
studios. Magicians, clowns, stalls etc.

16 Aug: YWCA screen printing class for 16-25 yrs. For more info 
ph Lisa Hayes 384-7690.

20 Aug: NZ Poetry Society meeting at Turnbull House 8pm with 
guest poet Graham Lindsay from Christchurch. For more info ph 
Jeanette Stace 473-6227.
27 Aug: Lockhart Debate - Imps. For more info ph Tim Walker 
473-6006.

26 & 30 Aug: Winemakers in Residence at Burbury's Restaurant, 
Plaza International Hotel. Sampling 5-7pm, followed by dinner.  
Cost $60. Bookings essential. For more info ph 473-3900.

28 Aug: Friends of the Wellington Botanic Garden talk. For more 
info ph Nola Holmes.

29 July: Every second Wed The Chuckle Club meets at Bar Bodega 
286 Willis St from 9pm. Guest compere and two or three acts, plus 
microphone slot for closet comics to seasoned professionals.
 
30 Aug: Free fushia pruning demonstration and advice on looking 
after fushias 1.30pm at "The Fushia Collection" (follow signs 
from Sharella Motor Inn).

30 Aug-11 Oct: "Spring Festival". Series of gardening events, 
open days, talks and seminars at the Wellington Botanic Garden, 
Otari Native Botanic Garden & Bolton St Memorial Park. Detailed 
brochures available early August. For more info ph 801-3071.

"Feel The fear And Do It Anyway" courses available. For more info 
ph Gerda on 384-6867.

"THE PRICE IS RIGHT" audiences.
7,13,21,28 Aug: Audiences required for television show 6.15pm 
Avalon Studios. For more info ph Caroline 619-0479.

28 Aug: Daffodil Day - fresh daffodils exchanged for donations to 
raise money for Cancer Society for counselling, research and 
information programmes to prevent and cure cancer. Plus 
associated events. For more info ph 389-8421.

"FAIR GO" AUDIENCES
Until 1 Oct: Audiences required weekly for "Fair Go" television 
show, Studio 9 Avalon Studios 7.30pm. Show goes on air 8.05pm. 
Public can also have a meal in Avalon cafeteria before show. For 
more info and to book ph Helen Gaffey 526-9664 (evenings). 

Pregnancy Stretch classes are held Wednesdays 5.30-6.30pm at 
YWCA, 35 Vivian St. For more info ph 385-0505.

Mother & Baby classes - newrhythmics for mothers and gently baby 
exercises and massage at Ngaio Town Hall Wednesdays 11-11.45am. 
Book now for 10 week course starting 14 Oct ph 385-0505.

SPORT

SOCCER, Winfield Soccer League games start 2pm. Ph 499-0887.
2 Aug: Hutt Valley United vs Nelson United at Bell Park Lower 
Hutt.

2 Aug: Wgtn United vs Chch United at Newtown Park.

2 Aug: Hutt Valley United vs Nelson United at Bell Park Lower 
Hutt.

9 Aug: Miramar Rangers vs North Shore United Centennial Park.

9 Aug: Tawa vs Waikato United at Redwood Park.

16 Aug: Wgtn United vs North Shore United at Newtown Park.

16 Aug: Hutt Valley United v Papatoetoe at Bell Park Taita.

23 Aug: Miramar Rangers v Wgtn United at Centennial Park.

30 Aug: Hutt Valley United v Miramar Rangers at Bell Park 
Newtown.

30 Aug: Wellington v United at Mt Wellington at Newtown Park. 

6 Sept: Miramar Rangers v Waitakere City at Centennial Park. 

ORIENTEERING
For more info ph Roger Shelton 475-8236. 2357-600(W)

RUGBY. Ph 472-7522. 

15 Aug: Wellington vs Auckland at Athletic Park 3pm. Tickets $15 
covered, $7 uncovered.

2 Sept: Wellington vs Waikato at Athletic Park 3pm. Tickets $15 
covered, $7 uncovered.
Club games every Saturday 1.15pm & 3pm. For more info see local 
newspapers.

SWIMMING/DIVING, Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre. Ph 387-8029.

3-5 Sept: National Synchro Champs 9-6pm on the 3rd, 8-2.30 & 
4-6pm on the 4th & 9.30-1 & 2-7pm on the 5th. 

8-12 Sept: NZ Winter Swimming Nationals 4-7pm on the 8th & 
7.30-12 & 4.30-9pm on the 9th-12th.
Also learn to swim, snorkelling, lifesaving, kayaking, diving and 
marine awareness classes.

MARATHONS/TRIATHLONS

2 Aug: Power Direct Duathlon series race 4 at Trentham Memorial 
Park. Run 3km, mountain bike 12km, run 3km. For more info ph 
Sports Impact 479-5563.

16 Aug: Smokefree Secondary Schools Triathlon starts Freyberg 
Pool. Run 2.5km, cycle 10km, swim 200km. For more info write Box 
2201 Wgtn.

23 Aug: Swim City Triathlon starts Naenae. Run 5km, cycle 20km, 
swim 500m. For more info ph Dave Keat 566-6959.

29 Aug: Canoe Triathlon - the Paremata Blast 2. Canoe 6km, cycle 
15km, run 6km. For more info ph Mark Watson 232-7535.

HOCKEY, National Hockey Stadium. 
Every Sat & Sun: Top Wellington premier mens & womens games start 
1.30pm. Entry $2. For more info ph Dot Piner 478-6199.  

31 Aug: Senior mens competition - needs info. To ph back.

10 PIN BOWLING

17, 20 Sept: International 10 Pin Bowling Champs at Strikeline, 
35 Keneperu Drive Porirua. For more info ph Massimo 237-4428.

INDOOR GRAND PRIX, Cnr Westminster St & Hutt Rd Kaiwharawhara. Ph 
499-0676. Open seven days 12-10pm. Cost $10 for 10 min, $15 for 
15 min for students and $20 for 15 min for adults.

SKATING/ROLLERBLADING/ROLLERHOCKEY etc, Cheapskates 60 Cuba St. 
Ph 499-0455, Valley Roller Rink 566-6677, Kilbirnie Recreation 
Centre 387-7191.

Daily: Hiring from Kilbirnie Recreation Centre 12-9pm, and Valley 
Roller Rink, 1.30-4pm daily at Station Village during holidays, 
plus lots of other sessions.

Daily: Rollerblade hiring from Taranaki Wharf if fine 10-5pm, or 
at Cheapskates. Also overnight hire 4pm till 12 noon (includes 
safety gear) $15.

Fri: Roller Hockey at Kilbirnie Recreation Centre 7pm.

WOMEN WALKING
Guided day and evening walks & weekend trips. New walkers 
welcome. Chance to learn about the environment, gain confidence 
and meet new friends. For more info abour Spring programme ph 
Keren Churchill 566-6532.

YWCA Newrhythmics classes for women are held daytime & evening at 
Karori, Miramar, Wadestown, inner city, Lower Hutt & Eastbourne. 
For more info ph 385-0505.

FILMS
WELLINGTON FILM SOCIETY, National Library Auditorium, 
Molesworth/Aitken St. Ph 384-6817.

5 Aug: "On the Black Hill" 6pm, "Bill Douglas Trilogy" 8.30pm.

10 Aug: "Les Enfants Terrible" at Victoria University Memorial 
Theatre 8pm.

12 Aug: "La Bete Humaine" 6pm, "Pepe le Moko" 8.30pm.

19 Aug: "Lola" 6pm, "Louie Bluie + Wizard of Strings" 8.30pm. 

26 Aug: "Silence of the Poets" 6pm, "The Axe of Wandsbek" 8.30pm.

31 Aug: "Rushes/Just Me & Mario/Maintenance of Silence" at 
Victoria University Memorial Theatre 8pm.

18 & 20 Aug: "A Nurse's Husband Fights On" at Japan Information & 
Cultural Centre, 111 Customhouse Quay 6pm. About a young family 
under stress. For more info ph 472-7807.

EDUCATIONAL

WEA MONDAY LUNCHTIME FORUMS, Betty Campbell Complex James Smiths 
Blds 12.10-1pm.

3 Aug: "The Women's Ministry: What Does It Really Do" - Elizabeth 
Rowe.

10 Aug: "What is the Problem? What is the Solution? - An 
Independent view by Martin Holmes (private citizen).

17 Aug: "The Case for Mixed Member Proportional Representation" - 
electoral reform coalation by Stephen Russell (Wgtn Sec).

WELLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Now open Sunday afternoons 1-4pm for browsing and reading (not 
borrowing).
Free tours every Tues 10am, Thurs 2.30pm, first Sat of month 10am 
and second Fri of month 5.30pm. Bookings 801-4068. Group tours by 
arrangement.

18 Aug: Wellington's Winter Lecture series at Turnbull House 
5.30pm. "The History of Legal Practice" by Trevor Roberts, lawyer 
and former executive director Insurance Council. Cost $2 includes 
soup and rolls. 

ASTRONOMY- New Zealand Astronomy Centre,  Top of Cable Car. Ph 
472-5053.
Comprises the telescopes of the Carter Observatory, together with 
the Golden Bay Planetarium. The planetarium is an instrument 
which projects the stars of the night sky onto a dome overhead, 
showing how the stars look at different times of the year, or 
from different places in the Southern Hemisphere. Weekdays open 
for browsing in foyer 9-5pm.  

DAYTIME SESSIONS
Planetarium shows Sat & Sun, school and public holidays 1.30pm, 
2.30pm & 3.30pm.  

EVENING PUBLIC SESSIONS
Tues & Sat: Planetarium shows plus lecture/audiovisual & 
telescope viewing of Jupiter & the stars 7.30pm. 

Sat: Full planetarium show - "Set1: The Search for 
Extraterrestrial Intelligence", plus audiovisual.

Tues: Lectures as follows:

4 Aug: "Astronomical Taxonomy".

11 Aug: "Asteroids".

18 Aug: "Studying the Sky with an Electronic Eye".

25 Aug: "Close Binary Stars - Do Stars Change Their Spots?".

1 Sept: "The Spring Sky".

WELLINGTON ZOO. Ph 389-8130.

Throughout Aug: "The Kakapo Experience" daily 12-3pm (longer 
hours during holidays). Touch feathers, see eggs etc.

1-9 Aug: Conservation Week at the zoo.

2 Aug: "Something Fishy" 12-3pm. In association with Wgtn 
Aquarium Society. Prizes to be won.

School Holidays: 
*  Kakapo experience continues, plus "Creatures of the Night" 
(nocturnal house come alive - bats, wetas, tuataras and kiwis.
*  Overnight camps for individuals 8-13 yrs 4.30pm-10.30am. Cost 
$25. Bookings essential.
Group visits to zoo available, and zoo marketing manager Paul 
Lambert is available to visit groups/clubs.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

EAST BY WEST TRUST BANK FERRY. Ph 499-1282.
AUG/SEPT HOLIDAY EVENTS

31 Aug: Hooks Harbour Mutiny 12-3pm. Prize for best pirate dress.

1 Sept: Somes Island Sortie departs 12-2.45pm. Guided tour with 
BYO picnic. Children $11, adults $16. Postponed to Sept 3 if 
weather is bad. Bookings essential. 

4 Sept: Harbour Highlights Cruise with informative commentary by 
Gabrielle Lange 10-11.30am. Adults $12, children $6. Bookings 
essential.

7 Sept: "Hey Dudes, It's Bart Simpson". Bart on baord 12-3pm to 
entertain children.

8 Sept: Somes Island Sortie. See 1 Sept. If bad weather postponed 
to 10 Sept.

9 Sept: Trust Bank Childrens Fishing Contest departs 
9.30-11.30am. If bad weather postponed to 11 Sept.

10 Sept: Harbour Highlights Cruise. See 4 Sept.

11 Sept: The Great Trust Bank East By West Sausage Sizzle.


HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES

Held at Nairnville Park, Kilbirnie Recreation Centre and possibly 
Newlands College. Ph 479-022.

NAIRNVILLE - Programme of arts and crafts, organised games, theme 
days, face paintings, sports etc 9.30-12 noon & 1-3.30pm. Cost 
$2.50 half day, $5 full day. Bookings limited Mon, Tues & Wed.
For more info ph Nancy Young 479-2022.

OTHER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Tues: "Kidflicks" at Newtown Community Centre 10 & 1pm. Free.

Wed: "Splashdown" at Wellington Arts Centre, Oriental Parade 
10-3.30pm. Cost $30. 
For more info ph Neal Palmer 385-1991. 

WELLINGTON REGIONAL AQUATIC CENTRE, Kilbirnie. Ph 387-8029.
LEARN TO SWIM 
Mon-Sat: School age 2 week block courses (12x30 minute lessons) 
$78.75.  

MINI-DIPPERS 

31 Aug-4 Sept: Certified snorkelling course for 9 yrs plus 11-12 
noon $20.

FUN SESSIONS

31 Aug-4 Sept: "Have a Go" Flippa Ball, snorkelling 10-12 noon. 
Tarzan swing, inflatables, flying fox, slippery pole 1-4pm.

1 Sept: Mural painting.

BEACH BASH

2 Sept: "A Day at the Beach" water sports and BBQ 9am.

6 Sept: Fathers Day Party. 12-4pm.

7,9 Sept: Sailing Adventure for 10-16 yrs on MOT ketch Carina II 
starting 8.45am. Cost $73. 

CYCLING

8,11 Sept: For 10-15 yrs on the 8th and 8-12 yrs on the 11th. 
Meet at East West Ferry terminal 8am, sail to Days Bay, cycle to 
Pencarrow Head. Cost $25.

LADY ELIZABETH AND HISTORIC HARBOUR CRUISE

10 Sept: Four hour tour combining Historic Harbour Cruise on 
police launch leaving from Queens Wharf 9.30am. Cost $5.

13 Sept: Back to School party starts 12 noon.
Also courses in learn to swim, lifesaving, kayaking, spring board 
diving and marine skills and awareness.
Bookings required for many of the above.

Contact other local pools for details of their holiday 
programmes.
 
LIBRARY PROGRAMMES
Contact local libraries for their individual reading/craft etc 
programmes.

PLAYING FOUNTAIN
The Carter Fountain in Oriental Bay regularly plays 7.30-9.30am, 
11.30-2pm & 4-6pm, and at other times during special public 
occasions. (But not during power shortage).

OTHER MAJOR EVENTS THIS YEAR INCLUDE:

3 Sept: Paco Pena Flamenco Dance Company.

5 Sept: Official  Opening of new Capital Discovery Place 
high-tech children's museum, Civic Square.

5,19 Sept: Misa Flamenca at MFC.

2-4 Oct: Wgtn Spring Home Show at Wgtn Show & Sports Centre.

4 Oct: ANZ Wine & Food Festival, Wgtn Waterfront.

2-8 Nov: Wgtn Harbour festival - launch of Endeavour.

8 Nov: Christmas Parade and festival.

12 Nov: NZSO at MFC.

3 Dec-7 Feb: Globe Wall Hangings at National Museum.

5,6 Dec: Nisan Mobil 500 car race.

The Promotions Department accepts no responsibility for any 
alterations to any event listed in this guide.

WHAT'S ON IN THE HARBOUR CAPITAL is published by the Promotions 
Department of the Capital Development Agency, Wellington City 
Council. We are now compiling the September "What's On" so if 
your organisation has an event planned, please phone Lorelle 
Baxter on 801-4005 or write to "What's On", P.O. Box 2199 
Wellington by August 15.
Events can also be notified by electronic mail to 
Baxter_L@wcc.govt.nz
Keep us informed so we can keep you informed.



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