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Monday, September 22, 2014
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Celebrating Rotorua’s stunning display of 40,000 tulips. Featuring Walking tours, Seniors’ tours (Fri only),Public art installation, Tulip Fest yarn bomb, Dutch/Turkish market days,Photography competition,Displays & demonstrations, Guest speakers. Click here to view the timetable of events.
In association with sponsors Coast 96.7, The Arts Village & Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust.
Friday, September 19, 2014
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The Investec Super Rugby draw is out and features an extensive regional approach for the Chiefs, providing a large amount of fans in Chiefs country the opportunity to see their team play live.
Chiefs supporters are in for an exciting 2015 season with the return of Sonny Bill Williams and the inclusion of former All Black Hosea Gear.
World class All Blacks Brodie Retallick, Liam Messam, Aaron Cruden, Sam Cane and Tawera Kerr-Barlow all return for what will be an action packed season for rugby enthusiasts with no break for usual the June International window due to the Rugby World Cup later in the year.
Chiefs coach Dave Rennie said “We are working on establishing a squad that will help us win our third title. We conducted a robust review process of our 2014 season and with some adjustments believe that 2015 will be another exciting year for Chiefs fans.”
Afternoon rugby returns to Waikato Stadium on March 28 when the Chiefs play the Cheetahs. The earlier kick-off time means that more families will have an opportunity to enjoy live rugby and the pre-match build up that will be focused on younger Chiefs fans.
The FIFA World Cup stadium black-out, affecting both Waikato and Yarrow Stadiums has had a bearing on match allocations. It is a situation that the Chiefs Rugby Club has viewed as a positive opportunity for their fans with matches to be played at three different venues; Waikato Stadium, Yarrow Stadium and Rotorua International Stadium.
Chiefs CEO Andrew Flexman said “We have worked hard to get a round robin match in Rotorua for the first time in a number years and it will be important for the people of Rotorua to get out and support the Chiefs so that we can justify playing matches in the region in the future. We also look forward to the Chiefs returning to Taranaki for two important matches in 2015.”
During the pre-season the Chiefs will play two matches, one in Whangarei against the Blues and the other in Sydney against the Waratahs. The Chiefs official Investec Super Rugby season kicks off on Saturday February 14 against the Blues at North Harbour Stadium.
Chiefs memberships are now on sale with some great new options, including the introduction of student pricing in selected zones. In an exciting initiative to grow membership numbers from the 4,500 in 2014, if the Chiefs reach 5,000 members before 27 February 2015, every member will go in the draw for the Ultimate Chiefs Experience. The package will include a weekend for two in Brisbane with the Chiefs when they take on the Reds.
Visit www.theloyal5000.co.nz or phone 0800 4 CHIEFS to be part of the “Loyal 5000” Chiefs family. Individual game tickets will be on sale from 5th January for Yarrow Stadium and from 1st February for the Waikato and Rotorua matches.
The Chiefs have made the play-offs for the last three years and won the Investec Super Rugby title in 2012 and 2013. The full Chiefs squad is expected to be announced on Wednesday 29 October with the squad assembling Thursday 27 November.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
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Bay Of Plenty will host Auckland in their Round 5 clash of the ITM Cup on Saturday 13th September. Located on level 3, the corporate boxes provide and ideal environment to entertain guests and friends exclusively with your own private balcony and hosted food and beverage service.
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Monday, September 1, 2014
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Bay Of Plenty will host North Harbour in their Round 4 clash of the ITM Cup on Sunday 7th September. Located on level 3, the corporate boxes provide an ideal environment to entertain guests and friends exclusively with your own private balcony and hosted food and beverage service.
Click here to view the package offer.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
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This Thursday is going to be one Hot August Night when Neil Diamond tribute artist Peter Byrne and is 30 piece Orchestra perform at the Energy Events Centre.
It will the first time the Hot August Night international stage show has been brought to New Zealand, with Rotorua being the first of just three New Zealand shows on the tour - the others being in Hamilton and Auckland.
Grandstand seats for the Rotorua show start from $59.90, with seats at tables adjacent to the dance floor at $115 with a two course dinner included . A full bar service will be available. There are also children’s, senior citizens’ and group rates on offer.
Tickets for the Rotorua show are on sale now from Rotorua Convention Centre‘s ticket office, or can be purchased online from www.ticketmaster.co.nz and by phone on 0800 111 999.
Read the full press release by clicking here!
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
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Tickets for Rotorua’s October netball international between New Zealand and England are proving hot items with the addition of seats into one seating category that is nearly sold out. The Silver Ferns take on England at Rotorua’s Energy Events Centre on 28 October. The match is part of the New World Netball Series with the two teams competing for the Taini Jamison Trophy. Tickets for the 28 October netball international are still available in the $45 to $70.55 price range, and can be purchased from the Rotorua Convention Centre or Ticketmaster outlets nationwide. |
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Monday, July 28, 2014
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Last year's Te Matatini kapa haka cultural festival staged at Rotorua International Stadium has been nominated as a finalist in the 2014 NZ Association of Event Professionals (NZAEP) Event Awards. This recognition reflects the successful partnerships developed with Rotorua District Council through Events & Venues, Te Matatini Society and Te Arawa. |
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Thirty-one event professionals and individual events from across the country have been named as finalists in various categories of the awards.
The NZAEP Event Awards have been re-launched this year with a new format to recognise emerging leaders in the events industry and events that have positively impacted on New Zealand, regional or local communities.
RDC’s Creative Communities portfolio lead, Cr Glenys Searancke, said it was great to see the Te Arawa-hosted Te Matatini festival recognised by the country’s event industry as one of last year’s best events.
“This recognition further enhances the event legacy that Rotorua continues to forge. The partnerships formed were a key aspect, with the council, Te Arawa, and Te Matatini national body collectively striving for the same goal, and clearly delivering one of the country’s top events last year.”
Cr Searancke said the Rotorua festival was a breakthrough event with record attendance, and far-reaching profile for Rotorua through New Zealand and overseas media channels.
“Over the four-day festival more than 50,000 people celebrated the best kapa haka the world has seen, with an additional 1645 performers and an event workforce of 1495. These are impressive numbers.
“We were also particularly proud of the way our council facilities accommodated the needs of Te Matatini and our Events & Venues team is to be congratulated for their massive efforts in ensuring the festival was delivered professionally and to a very high standard.”
More than 70 entries from across the country were received for nine different categories. Finalists for the Best NZ Owned Major Award category are:
•Te Matatini 2013 (Rotorua)
•Audi Quattro Winter Games NZ 2013
•Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge
•New Zealand Festival
•Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow
•World of WearableArt Awards Show
Thursday, July 24, 2014
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Wednesday, July 9, 2014
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August 28 in Rotorua is shaping up as a Hot August Night when the city gets to experience its biggest ever tribute music show on stage at the Energy Events Centre.
Internationally acclaimed Neil Diamond tribute artist Peter Byrne, and a thirty-piece orchestra, will be performing a two-hour faithful recreation of Diamond’s famous 1972 concert from the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.
The live album, recorded at the historic concert and called Hot August Night, became Neil Diamond’s signature recording and went on to become one of the biggest selling albums in music history.
Recreating the original format of the Greek Theatre concert, Rotorua’s own Hot August Night show will feature Diamond classics including Sweet Caroline, I am I said, Song Sung Blue, Holly Holy, Cracklin’ Rosie, Cherry Cherry and the Crunchy Granola Suite.
Peter Byrne delivers these epic numbers with the spontaneous energy and sensuality of Neil Diamond, coupled with his own brand of superb musicianship. His show has even been endorsed by Neil Diamond himself who called it a “great tribute show.”
One Australian newspaper entertainment critic wrote that the day he saw a better Diamond, would be the day the man himself appeared on stage [The Mercury, Illawarra].
Byrne’s first performance of the Hot August Night production in 1995 was a 25th anniversary tribute to Diamond’s famous album and received a prolonged standing ovation from the 4000 strong audience at the Sydney Convention Centre. Since then the show has been performed to enthusiastic audiences, across the world, every August.
It will the first time the Hot August Night international stage show has been brought to New Zealand, with Rotorua being the first of just three New Zealand shows on the tour - the others being in Hamilton and Auckland.
Rotorua’s Hot August Night concert will be at the Energy Events Centre on 28 August, followed by a Hamilton show at the Founders’ Theatre on 29 August.
Grandstand seats for the Rotorua show start from $59.90, with seats at tables adjacent to the dance floor at $115 with a two-course dinner included. A full bar service will be available. There are also children’s, senior citizens’ and group rates on offer.
Tickets for the Rotorua show are on sale now from Rotorua Convention Centre‘s ticket office, or can be purchased online from www.ticketmaster.co.nz or by phone on 0800 111 999.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
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Having already proven themselves as one of New Zealand’s most dynamic companies on a national level through their critically acclaimed tours of Tama Ma (2009), Nga Hau E Wha (2011) and K Rd Strip (2013), Okareka Dance Company celebrate the world premiere of Mana Wahine, by coming to Rotorua on June 27th and 28th – the region which provides the company with the key influence to this brand new work.
Once again Okareka Dance Company chart new territory, demonstrating their continual mould-breaking pieces on an international level as well. America, Australia and China have witnessed the power of their work and most recently The Netherlands as part of the Holland Dance Festival. Artistic directors Taiaroa Royal and Taane Mete on this occasion lead a high calibre creative team to present a powerful new performance that personifies the strength of women.
“… our appetites are whetted – we can't wait to experience the performance in its completed form!”
- Theatreview (Mana Wahine preview, Hamilton Gardens)
The true story of Te Aokapurangi, a young maiden from Rotorua influences the storyline of this production. She was captured in battle by a tribe from the Far North and many years later she returned and single handily saved her people from slaughter. The story of Te Aokapurangi has been the pivotal inspiration behind this work. Her courage, determination and fearlessness fuels the choreographic style explored in this exciting new piece.
The basket of ideas accumulated over the last two years comes to fruition as the all-female cast carve the stage with dance, waiata and mesmerising imagery. Royal and Mete share the choreographic floor with World of WearableArt (WOW) artistic director Malia Johnston. Together with Johnston they ignite the stage with a unique movement vocabulary that is drawn from the tale of Te Aokapurangi and ancient mythology.
Okareka invites leading choreographers, dancers and designers when devising a new work and Mana Wahine is no exception. This process allows each artist to indulge their talents without restriction. It is from this that the highest level of creativity is achieved. It will also be the first time that the choreography will be layered in such a way that it becomes seamless. This co-authorship allows the work to develop organically.
The World Premiere of Mana Wahine will be held in Rotorua on Friday 27 June and will be followed by the “Matariki Under the Stars” national tour to 11 centres across New Zealand. Performers Bianca Hyslop, Maria Munkowits, Nancy Wijohn, Chrissy Kokiri and Jana Castillo have been selected for this work not just for their experience as dancers but, even more so, for their experience as women.
Okareka is excited to bring together a dynamic cast who will transcend ideas into their bodies, cultivating a fluid production that honours strength, honesty, integrity and energy – all beautiful attributes of women.
“The beauty of the physical/dance aspects of the play is that it drives the energy and fire of the production and keeps the audience absorbed"
– Theatreview (Paniora)
MANA WAHINE plays Rotorua
Dates: 27th June at 7.30pm & 28th June at 2pm & 7.30pm
Venue: Civic Theatre, 1170 Fenton St, Rotorua
Tickets: $25 - $40 Booking fees may apply
Bookings: 0800 111 999 // ticketmaster.co.nz // Rotorua Convention Centre Ticketmaster Box Office
