The Tīwhas: A Matariki Spectacular
Mānawa maiea te putanga o Matariki!
New Year. New foyer. New show!
The Tīwhas and their whānau return to Circa this Matariki with a brand new edition of The Tīwhas: A Matariki Spectacular to celebrate the Māori New Year. Join the Tīwhas for kai, waiata and remembrance as they take you on a journey through the stars of Matariki.
Kai and wai are included in the ticket price, with entree, desserts and other drinks available for purchase on the evening. Simply select your choice of main meal on the night.
Fill your wairua cup at Circa’s hearth, as the queens – Dame Jthan, Pania, Slay West and Tina Coco Couture – dazzle you with their all new cabaret set-list of galactic hits! Including waiata Māori, old school classics and pop that spans decades! Accompanied by Ngāti Tīwha– Hayden Taylor, Tom Knowles and Kree Matthews – this whānau promises an unforgettable evening of fun, costumes, choreography and joyful celebration of te tau hou Māori and mana takatāpui.
Come check out the newly renovated foyer space at Circa Theatre and celebrate Matariki in style, on the waterfront! The new restaurant Chouchou will take care of all the kai needs on the night – with a bespoke Matariki themed menu.
Mānawatia a Matariki!
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
Constable Street car wash rip off!
Hi, today I went to the Constable Street car wash that's beside the petrol station. After depositing $6 for three different rinse cycles I discovered that there was no water pressure for any of them. I had just foamed my car so I had to drive around and join the que again to use the left car wash....this time I discovered that $2 only rinses half of my small Suzuki Swift whereas $2 used to rinse the whole car nicely. Two or three weeks ago I encountered the same 'no water pressure' problem there. I imagine that people will be depositing $2 coins to no avail in a continuous stream. It appears that the owner doesn't care about providing a proper service to to their paying customers.
Sonic Delusion at Hilltop 6/12/25
Come along tonight for this great gig! Too funky for folk and too folky for funk — that’s Sonic Delusion’s happy, funky, and groovy indie pop. 7pm for 7.30. Celebrating the release of André Manella’s (lead man of Turkey the Bird here with his solo performance) new single “Smoooth”, the vibrant Swiss-Kiwi performer is armed with his trusty loop pedal and an array of instruments. Sonic Delusion layers beats, baselines, and melodies into a boogielicious live performance “bursting with more funk than folk can handle.” André has built a reputation for turning every gig into a feel-good party — “funny, fresh and funky… a welcome breath of entertainment, joy, fun and smiles” Graham Reid – Elsewhere. From Taranaki to the lower North Island, the “Smoooth” release tour promises catchy hooks, infectious grooves, and the perfect excuse to shake your worries away. “catchy melodic hooks that make you want to get up and dance” Amy Maynard – NZ Musician Magazine
Enjoy the lovely vibe at Hilltop. Details and street number given with booking confirmation email. www.hilltophouseconcerts.co.nz.....................
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