The sport of rugby is very much a part of New Zealand culture and it is not unusual to see groups of people crowded around the TV watching a game on a Saturday afternoon during the winter. Entertainment Throughout New Zealand there are many different forms of entertainment available. All major cities and towns have cinemas, nightclubs, restaurants, art galleries and museums. In addition to these, several professional theatre companies operate throughout the country and rock concerts feature regularly, often with famous overseas artists. Professional orchestras perform frequently and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, The Royal New Zealand Ballet and the New Zealand Opera tour throughout the country as well as overseas.
Daily newspapers provide details of local entertainment and nightlife.
Videos and DVDs are a popular form of entertainment. The main video chains in New Zealand include United Video, Video Ezy and Blockbuster Video. There is also a subscription-based TV network Sky TV , specialising in movie, sports, news, cartoon channels and Asian channels. All rights reserved.