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Bringing the Sevens back to the capital is an option on the table for the stadium’s new chief executive. Warrick Dent is replacing Shane Harmon as the chief...

Bringing the Sevens back to the capital is an option on the table for the stadium’s new chief executive.
Warrick Dent is replacing Shane Harmon as the chie

Wellington's only concert promoter has called it quits after 30 years, blaming the government's lack of support for the events and entertainment sector. Ow

Kerre McIvor: PMs attitude over The Wiggles tour expose major double standards Photo / NZ Herald These double standards around MIQ places has really get me riled.  Covid is supposed to have levelled us all. Those in jobs that were previously considered glamorous - airline pilots, adventure tourism operators, entertainers - have been left reeling from the international lockdown of countries. Those who are among the most poorly paid have shown just how vital they are in keeping communities going...

Covid 19 coronavirus: Kiwi concert promoter calls for luxury quarantine for international artists 18 Dec, 2020 11:24 PM 3 minutes to read A promoter is calling for "luxury" quarantine for stars touring New Zealand, including Sir Elton John. Photo / Paul Taylor A promoter is calling for "luxury" quarantine for stars touring New Zealand, including Sir Elton John. Photo / Paul Taylor NZ Herald The Kiwi promoter in charge of New Zealand tours from Elton John, Alice Cooper and Bon Jovi says hes "fru...

Kerry Marshall/Getty Images The man who brought Elton John to New Zealand wants to run private quarantine centres for international rock acts. A Kiwi promoter behind New Zealand tours by Elton John, Jon Bon Jovi and Alice Cooper is frustrated the Government has not taken up his proposal to bring international rock acts to the country through a private, luxury quarantine process. Phil Sprey of Capital C: Concerts wants to charter a private plane to fly household names to New Zealand and quarant...