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Indie-pop festival Laneway cancelled in 2020 by coronavirus
Auckland’s Laneway music festival will not go ahead this year as organisers “do not believe we can operate to our full capabilities.”
In a statement, they said: “After much deliberation, we are very disappointed to announce that Laneway Festival Auckland will not be taking place in … View moreAuckland’s Laneway music festival will not go ahead this year as organisers “do not believe we can operate to our full capabilities.”
In a statement, they said: “After much deliberation, we are very disappointed to announce that Laneway Festival Auckland will not be taking place in Summer 2021.
“The current circumstances surrounding border closures and the unpredictability of future Covid-19 outbreaks have created an extremely tough environment for festivals
The festival was postoned until 2022 and organisers were “sending our love and support to all our loyal crew and suppliers who we hope to see again, along with all the punters, in summer 2022.”
Laneway, which has run for the past 11 years, usually features major international musicians as headliners; last January’s festival was led by performances from English acts The 1975, Charli XCX, and Ruel.
Retirement village gets their groove on
Mōrena Neighbours!
Three retirement villages in Auckland pulled on their dancing shoes and re-created Justin Timberlake's 'Can't Stop the Feeling' music video shot-for-shot.
35 residents, who have an average age of 80, took part in filming the video over a week.
Taking on … View moreMōrena Neighbours!
Three retirement villages in Auckland pulled on their dancing shoes and re-created Justin Timberlake's 'Can't Stop the Feeling' music video shot-for-shot.
35 residents, who have an average age of 80, took part in filming the video over a week.
Taking on the role of an international pop star had never crossed 79-year-old Norris Aitken's mind, but he couldn't pass on the opportunity to take a spin round the bowling green in his dancing shoes.
Watch their moves on the article below!
Auckland's Diwali Festival now three-week celebration due to coronavirus
Hi neighbours. Auckland’s Diwali Festival has gone from a two-day event to a three-week celebration due to coronavirus. The Hindu festival of lights is a highlight of Auckland's major events calendar and one of New Zealand's largest cultural festivals. It is traditionally held over two … View moreHi neighbours. Auckland’s Diwali Festival has gone from a two-day event to a three-week celebration due to coronavirus. The Hindu festival of lights is a highlight of Auckland's major events calendar and one of New Zealand's largest cultural festivals. It is traditionally held over two days in Aotea Square, but will now be held from October 27 to November 14 at various community venues.
Owner of Auckland's Powerstation gig venue, dies of cancer
Kia ora neighbours, sadly, the owner of the Powerstation, a popular Auckland music venue, Gabrielle Mullins has died from cancer.
Gabrielle was diagnosed with stage four cancer in early 2020 which had spread throughout her body. She had been fundraising through Givealittle to pay for the unfunded … View moreKia ora neighbours, sadly, the owner of the Powerstation, a popular Auckland music venue, Gabrielle Mullins has died from cancer.
Gabrielle was diagnosed with stage four cancer in early 2020 which had spread throughout her body. She had been fundraising through Givealittle to pay for the unfunded cancer treatment Keytruda, but died on August 27 surrounded by her family. Read more about Gabrielle's life and legacy below.
Auckland Zoo staff hand-rear tamarins after mum was unable to produce milk
Hi neighbours, twin tamarins are thriving at Auckland Zoo after their mum was unable to produce milk, leading to them being hand-reared.
The rare golden lion tamarins, a male and a female, were born to mum Frida on July 17.
Frida was unable to produce milk for her babies, meaning zookeepers had to … View moreHi neighbours, twin tamarins are thriving at Auckland Zoo after their mum was unable to produce milk, leading to them being hand-reared.
The rare golden lion tamarins, a male and a female, were born to mum Frida on July 17.
Frida was unable to produce milk for her babies, meaning zookeepers had to make the decision, when they were two days old, to hand-rear them instead.
Check out how cute they are!
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