Events
New Zealand's caution around Covid-19 remains high
As NZ waits and watches the potential spread of the contagious Omicron variant, Research New Zealand polled Kiwis on whether they are taking a more cautious approach and avoiding activities due to… Audio
Events industry dreading bills as cancellations bite
Summer events are being quickly cancelled as Omicron creeps into the community - prompting fears some businesses won't survive the red light.
The government's offering some help to those who've had… Video, Audio
Red restrictions a big challenge for upcoming sport events
The return to the red light has resulted in a mass cancellation of events across the country.
Like many, sports administrators and event organisers are busy working to find out what the new rules… Audio
Oamaru cancels family NYE event over Covid uncertainty
Turn out the lights, the party's over before it even started, in Oamaru at least. The council has cancelled its family friendly New Year's eve "Party at the Gardens" because Covid has apparently made… Video, Audio
Hawke's Bay cycling event cancelled over vandalism
Organisers of a Hawke's Bay cycling event have had to pull pin because someone's been scattering spikes and other sharp objects on the path it uses.
Cyclocross - which is like cross country cycling -… Video, Audio
Covid-19 vaccine certificate required wherever there's a crowd
It's the ticket to that summer festival, big bar or maybe even a wedding - the proof of vaccine you may need this summer. A pass to party. All it will cost you is two doses of the Pfizer vaccine… Audio
New level 2 rules 'takes us out at the knees' - Venues Ōtautahi CEO
All of New Zealand apart from Auckland will move to level 2 on Tuesday night. But the limit on gatherings has changed - 50 people for indoor events and 100 at outdoor events.
Caroline Harvie-Teare is… Video, Audio
Events in limbo as Covid-19 alert levels decision looms
A slew of events scheduled over the next few weeks are collectively crossing their fingers and toes they can go ahead.
After a clean Covid run for events through the bulk of summer, some have already… Audio
Post pandemic weddings
From organising public events to the lifting of restrictions for private events like weddings. Nigel Herbert owns Eagle Ridge Country Estate near Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty. Audio
Events industry is going to be left in tatters by COVID-19
The events industry is going to be the last sector in hospitality to recover following the pandemic. Ségolène de Fontenay, General Manager New Zealand Events Association, talks to The Panel. Audio
Lydia Cole's live session will break your heart
Singer-songwriter Lydia Cole is back from two years living in Berlin. She's currently touring NZ before heading back to tour Europe in March. Kirsten Johnstone caught up with her for a chat and a live… Video, Audio
Calling home: Chris Adams
Each week Sunday Morning gets in touch New Zealanders living abroad. Today Chris Adams speaks to Jim Mora about what's happening in his neck of the woods in Colorado. Audio
Jared Kristensen: Audience Republic
When he was 18 Jared Kristensen had a band he wanted to hear play live - so he took it on himself to book them to come play in New Zealand. It was a sellout show and kick-started a three year career… Audio
What's going on Christchurch?
RDU's Gemma Syme updates Music 101 on musical happenings in the Garden city. Audio
Voices: Event producer extraordinaire
Lynda follows Chinese New Zealander Eric Ngan across the Lantern Festival, 2014. As an event producer he's in charge and behind the scenes at some of our largest public events and most memorable… Audio