AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAuckland Diwali: The free BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival returns October 31 and November 1, bringing Indian food, music, dance, art and fireworks to the city centre. Live Music: Olivia Dean’s 45,000-strong Western Springs Bowl debut drew praise, but concertgoers encountered crowd-control problems and a mid-show technical delay. Theatre: Christchurch’s Court Theatre has unveiled a 2027 season featuring The Mousetrap, Macbeth, local premieres and The Great British Bake Off Musical. Design & Māori Heritage: Whanganui’s inaugural Festival of Design Aotearoa runs through October 25, with more than 50 events. Museum curators will explore Māori river knowledge and the design of eel weirs and traps. Aotearoa Music: Kapa haka made Silver Scrolls history, with Rob Ruha receiving the inaugural award and Pacific music breaking new ground.
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