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The Toxic Avenger

New Jersey’s first Superhero takes the stage in this monster of a rock-comedy based on the classic cult film.

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July 5, 2025 7:00 PM
July 12, 2025 2:00 PM

Based on Lloyd Kaufman’s cult film and winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical, with book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music and lyrics by David Bryan. The Toxic Avenger is a charming love story and laugh-out-loud musical that has it all: an unlikely hero, his beautiful girlfriend, a corrupt New Jersey mayor (Courteney Mayall) and two guys who play… well, everyone else … bullies, mobsters, old ladies and stiletto-wearing back up singers.
Enter Melvin Ferd the Third (Alex Pelham Waerea), an aspiring earth scientist. Who wants to clean up Tromaville, the most polluted town in New Jersey (just off Exit 13B on the Turnpike). Foiled by the mayor’s bullies, (Bailey Lindsey and Marangai Wainohu-Savage)

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Melvin is dumped into a vat of radioactive toxic waste, only to reemerge as The Toxic Avenger, New Jersey’s first superhero. Affectionately known as Toxie, our new hero is a seven-foot mutant freak with superhuman strength and a heart as big as Newark. He’s out to save New Jersey, end global warming, and woo the blind librarian in town (Lucy Thomas).
If you aren’t sold already we have our fantastic understudies and ensemble who will be performing on the 12th of July matinee performance (Noah Fortuin, Alex Smith and Caitlin Morris).
Join us at The Meteor, July 5th-12th, for this fast paced, upbeat rock musical – yes, we have a live band, led by the wonderful Julia McIntyre!

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French Film Festival 2025

The French Film Festival Aotearoa is returning to Lido Cinema screens on May 28th With a gala screening of the wonderful, Monsieur Aznavour, followed by 3 weeks of the very best films that France has to offer.

Topographic Threads

A special afternoon at the HANRAD gallery as they unveil the stunning rug design by Samantha Callaghan, the winner of their design competition incollaboration with WINTEC’s design students!

 

Last year, Hanrad challenged a group of WINTEC students to create a rug based on a design brief we provided—Samantha’s concept stood out, and they’ve brought it to life with their expert craftsmanship. Now, we’re excited to showcase the finishedpiece to the student body and design faculty.

 

Opening:Thursday the 10th of April at 4:30pm

Exhibition Date: 10th - 30th April

Come and celebrate the next generation of design talent!

Tall Blacks & Tall Ferns - Trans-Tasman Throwdown

Basketball fans won’t want to miss the Trans-Tasman Throwdown, an electrifying basketball series featuring Australia’s Boomers vs. New Zealand’s Tall Blacks and the 2degrees Tall Ferns vs. the Opals. This high-energy event rekindles one of the fiercest rivalries in international sports, as Australia and New Zealand battle it out across three exciting games.

This is a unique opportunity to see both countries’ national basketball teams in action on their home turf. It’s the first time the Boomers have played the Tall Blacks in Australia since 2021, and nearly ten years since the Tall Blacks hosted the Boomers in New Zealand.

The Opals and 2degrees Tall Ferns will face off after an intense 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup bronze medal match, where Australia narrowly defeated New Zealand. This will be the Tall Ferns’ first home game in over five years and the first time the Opals have played in New Zealand since 2015.

Don't miss out on this chance to witness some of the world’s best basketball teams compete live. Get your tickets now for this historic series!

Corporate Hospitality: Interested in an exclusive experience? For corporate hospitality options, email spoiltforchoice@h3group.co.nz

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Peppa Pig’s Fun Out Live! NZ Tour

Peppa Pig is back touring New Zealand for the first time since 2018 in her oink tastic stage show, Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out LIVE! Prepare to sing and dance with colourful scarecrows, feed the penguins, build big sandcastles, and even swim in the sea! Packed full of songs, dance and muddy puddles, Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out LIVE! guarantees giggles and snorts for all Peppa fans and is a perfect introduction to theatre.

 

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Waikato Young Professionals Breakfast Event

Join us at our first WYP breakfast event, for a morning of wellbeing and leadership training, in collaboration with The Good Day Matrix.

With a focus on wellbeing and leadership, this session is designed to help equip you build the skills needed for both your personal development and career growth.

Date: 15 May 2025

Time: 7AM - 9AM

Location: Craigs Investment Partners

The topics you can expect are:

➡️Clarifying Values and Expectations

➡️Identifying and Leveraging Strengths

➡️Developing Behaviors and Accountability

➡️Enhancing Self-awareness and Navigating the ‘Ask’

➡️Maximizing Time Management for Better Productivity

The Good Day Matrix is a purpose led, Waikato-based wellbeing and leadership organisation whose mission is to prioritise and advocate for individual and workplace wellbeing.

Tickets are $40 and include breakfast provided by Oat Bros to keep you energised throughout the session.

This is an opportunity to invest in your professional development and connect with like-minded individuals. Spaces are limited, so be sure to purchase your ticket today!

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Soda Women in Business Expo

Join us for lunch and a business expo, showcasing some of the support options available for women in business in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This event is suitable for any women in business - whether you're a business owner, manager, corporate, business founder or aspiring entrepreneur!

We'll kick off the event with a light lunch and hear from our guest speakers - PowrSuit founders - Kristen Lunman and Natalie Ferguson. This will be followed by networking and an opportunity to talk to support agencies about how they can support you and your business.

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About our Guest Speakers

Kristen Lunman and Natalie Ferguson are the co-founders and directors of Powrsuit - a career accelerator for women at every stage (with a space for allies, too). Combining bite-sized learning and micro-networking, Powrsuit takes professional development out of to-do lists and into weekly routines. With over 700 members across NZ, Australia, North America and Europe (and a handful in Singapore!), Powrsuit's research-backed approach delivers a tangible return on investment. After six months, 82% of members increase self-leadership skills and 28% take a tangible step forward in their careers.

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This is a free event but tickets are limited

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Thanks to Deloitte for sponsoring this event and supporting women in business.

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Freedom Institute Wellbeing Events

Interactive workshops focused on the Universal Wellbeing Model and the Universal Wellbeing Evaluation Tool. These workshops will provide hands-on training, insights into universal wellbeing practices, and guidance on using digital wellbeing tools effectively. Stay tuned for dates and special early bird pricing—don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and skills!

Soda Business Fundamentals

Soda has created an online Business Fundamentals platform with short courses to help aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners succeed.

These short online courses provide the necessary tools and frameworks to guide aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners through all the steps of being a business owner.

Each course features videos of real founders and experts sharing valuable advice, downloadable check lists and templates, step-by-step instructions and practical guidance.

Topics include:

Your Business Vision & Goals

From Idea to Marketing:  Problem Solving, Validation & Customer Fit

Crafting Your Unique Brand Story & Competitive Edge

Money Matters:  Getting to Grips with Financials

Marketing & Sales:  Building Connections that Drive Growth

Legal, Compliance & Future Planning

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Prices start at just $49 per course or $245 for all six courses.

Use discount code HCBA20 to receive 20% off the bundle.

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