Two teams of the country's best comedians are set to battle it out on the SKYCITY Theatre stage with The Great Comedy Debate, on Friday 17 May. On as part of the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo this night of lively debate sees six comedians armed with only their comedic genius, impeccable wit, and intellectual nous.

Pacific Dance New Zealand announces the highly anticipated return of the Pacific Dance Festival 2024. The festival promises a dynamic showcase of culture, heritage, and artistic innovation amidst the onset of winter in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.

Get ready to groove because May is fast approaching, and so is Auckland Live’s much-awaited Te Marama Puoro O Aotearoa New Zealand Music Month programme, in collaboration with the vibrant music community of Aotearoa. This month-long celebration promises a mixtape of cool experiences throughout May, from soulful tunes to a whānau-friendly neon rave and digital experiences to immerse you in New Zealand’s music scene.

Bach Musica NZ, the country’s leading combined vocal and instrumental ensemble, present an unforgettable night of classical masterpieces. On 9 June at the Auckland Town Hall, audiences will be spellbound in a performance featuring works by Vaughan Williams and Dvořák.

Ahead of the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo kicking off in just two weeks, from 3 – 26 May in Auckland and Wellington, the New Zealand comedians are making a big splash across the pond at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

The renowned global World Press Photo Exhibition, on display in more than 60 cities across the globe annually, makes its return to Auckland later this year to showcase a diverse selection of the world’s best photojournalism and documentary photography from the past year. The winning photographs from the World Press Photo Contest will be on display in Tāmaki Makaurau thanks to the Rotary Club of Auckland from 20 July – 11 August at Level 5 Gallery Space, Smith and Caughey’s.

Acclaimed Australian Choreographer and three-time Dancing with the Stars championAric Yegudkin directs the sensational new show Ballroom Blitz which embarks on a whirlwind national tour across 12 centres all over New Zealand from May 28 to June 16, 2024.

The reopening follows a challenging period marked by an act of theft last year, where the Zeiss telescope's dome suffered extensive damage when the copper roof was stolen by thieves. A blow for space lovers young and old, this story has a happy ending as after a year of intensive work, the copper roof has now been repaired, giving manuhiri the opportunity to return to stargazing through one of the most significant telescopes in Aotearoa.

After partnering with Visa Wellington On a Plate and becoming a sellout hit at last year’s festival, the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo is once again teaming up with Parrotdog Brewery for Sunday Roast, mashing together the beloved Sunday night feast with a tasty selection of comedians in a hilarious night of comedy like no other on 5 May.

In Other Words is a tender and enduring love story that delves into the profound effects of Alzheimer's disease and the transformative power of music. Starring the incomparable duo Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst, this touching production making its Australasian premiere at Rangatira, Q Theatre running September 3 to September 15, 2024. This production comes to the stage during World Alzheimer’s Month.

In Other Words is a tender and enduring love story that delves into the profound effects of Alzheimer's disease and the transformative power of music. Starring the incomparable duo Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst, this touching production making its Australasian premiere at Rangatira, Q Theatre running September 3 to September 15, 2024. This production comes to the stage during World Alzheimer’s Month.

Stardome Observatory & Planetarium Announces their Ngahuru Programme. On now until May 31.

Naenae's favourite raconteur Jerome Chandrahasen returns to the NZ International Comedy Festival, with his new show on language and laughter. On Words plays at Te Auaha from 7 – 11 May.

Rounding out an already stacked line-up of comedians from across Aotearoa and beyond, the Best Foods Comedy Gala adds the final names to the ultimate night of comedy. On as part of the 2024 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo, audiences can get a taster of the best in the biz on Friday 3 May in Auckland and Saturday 4 May in Wellington, with host Chris Parker.

The Documentary New Zealand Trust proudly presents DOC EDGE FESTIVAL 2024, running from 19 June to 31 July 2024. As an Academy Awards® qualifying international documentary festival, Doc Edge is poised to become a major cultural event in the Asia Pacific region, positioning Ōtautahi Christchurch as the epicentre for all things documentary. In an exciting, bold, and strategic move, the festival solidifies its global reputation as a crucial destination for films to debut their world and international premieres.