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International Festival of the Arts, Wellington
Occurring every second year (even numbered years) this festival is a month of cultural performances in theatre, music, and opera, many top international artists are featured as headline performers. It begins in mid February and ends mid March.
New Zealand Golf Open, Paraparaumu
New Zealand has more golf courses per capita than any other country in the world; this obviously shows the popularity of the sport. Attracting a range of international golfers the New Zealand Open is a must for any golf fan in New Zealand in January.
Nightspots in Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin and Wellington
Fantastic café and nightclub strips can be found around Ponsonby and Parnell Streets in Auckland, along Courtney Place and Cuba Mall in Wellington, Oxford Terrace and Hereford Street in Christchurch, and around George Street in Dunedin.
Cinema in Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin and Wellington
Since the early nineties when The Piano (1993) was made the rest of the world has taken notice of New Zealand moviemakers. Fellow countrymen have also responded and there are now many cinemas in the large cities that are regularly filled with keen moviegoers. Other New Zealand films that have gained international recognition have been, Once Were Warriors (1994), Heavenly Creatures (1994) and presently Lord of The Rings is being filmed in the picturesque countryside of New Zealand.
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