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Featured Events

Every year Wellington city hosts a wide range of events, including concerts, sporting matches, live theatre and dance, exhibitions and festivals. The Council supports many of these events through grants, event coordination, and promotional activities.

For a complete list of events in Wellington, visit the following websites.

Below are some examples of upcoming events.

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Slam Jam Streetball Competition

23 August, Kilbirnie Recreation Centre

Streetball

Compete in a streetball tournament or watch the action at the second annual Slam Jam competition.

Prizes will be awarded to winning teams and top individual players and a hip-hop DJ, MC and dancers will provide entertainment between games.

News Release: 13.08.08

7x7 - The Big Think

22 July - 26 August, Ilott Theatre

Top visionaries, business leaders and policy makers gather for a series of forums where participants have seven minutes each to present insight into their work and vision for New Zealand.

The theme of this year's 7x7 is economic transformation, with a focus on subjects ranging from successfully taking on the global market to ideas that could change our economy and culture.

For ticket information and details on forums, see the 7x7 website.

Rita Angus, Life & Vision

5 July - 5 October, Te Papa

Self-portrait, 1936-37, by Rita Angus, oil paint on canvas, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, reproduced courtesy of the Rita Angus Estate.

Self-portrait, by Rita Angus

View 200 works from iconic Kiwi artist Rita Angus at this free exhibition at Te Papa. Paintings displayed include Cass, Fay and Jane Birkinshaw, and Boats, Island Bay as well as studies for paintings that provide insight into the society that influenced her.

For more information, see the Te Papa website.

Te Papa website

Featured Events

Slam Jam Streetball Competition

7x7 - The Big Think

Rita Angus, Life & Vision

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