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Dionne Christian
Arts & Books Editor

Arts & Books Editor, NZ Herald

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

Check out Dionne’s latest content
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Let's hear it for the boy; Auckland's giant new kid in town

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Aucklanders urged to be pART of saving city gallery

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As Auckland Art Gallery struggles with funding, high-profile campaign starts to save it.

The singing ghosts of The Civic past
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The singing ghosts of The Civic past

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Banksy phenomenon to hit Auckland

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Time to shine
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Time to shine

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Sharing tales and talent

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The now annual Auckland Arts Festival gets a revamp which includes a new music precinct.

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Auckland's biggest laser light show planned

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Watch: Sculptures bring island walk to life

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Waiheke: Art of the island
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Waiheke: Art of the island

16 Dec 09:00 PM

Soak up Waiheke's creativity, writes Dionne Christian.

It's all go at Whoa!
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It's all go at Whoa!

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Waiheke Island sculpture trail features art on grand scale
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Waiheke Island sculpture trail features art on grand scale

16 Dec 04:00 PM

Waiheke Island will once again welcome New Zealand's most prestigious sculpture exhibition.

Funny and flippant festive treat
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Funny and flippant festive treat

14 Dec 04:00 PM

In 2008, the Basement Theatre staged its first Christmas production to raise money for airconditioning. The Eight: Reindeer Monologues

What to see at Auckland Arts Festival 2017
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What to see at Auckland Arts Festival 2017

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Auckland Arts Festival 2017 promises spectacle.

Pop-Up Globe to pop back into town
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Pop-Up Globe to pop back into town

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Movies and fine dining in west Auckland

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It's a long way from Hollywood to Henderson, but it's about to get a taste of movie-making magic like nothing it - or the rest of New Zealand - has seen before.

Paint the town red with Auckland Artweek
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Paint the town red with Auckland Artweek

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More than 1000 artists, in 100 venues across Auckland, want you to join them for Artweek.

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History painted on Kingsland walls

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Exclusive sneak peek of Auckland Theatre Company's new home

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Barbarian stalks the Kiwi stage again

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Two of NZ theatre's fiercest female voices, Hayley Sproull and Jo Randerson, to be heard in Auckland.

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