Anolis at Auckland Sky Tower

The iconic 328-metre-tall Sky Tower in downtown Auckland has had its grace and elegance further enhanced with an Anolis – a Robe business – lighting installation comprising 154 Divine 72 LED fixtures. The high-profile landmark is also a vital telecommunications hub and a popular observation point sitting at the heart of and presiding over this…

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The Lion King set to roar at Spark Arena

Technical Director Richard Martin’s connection to The Lion King dates back to the 2002-3 tour which took the original cast to Australia, Shanghai and back to the show’s roots in South Africa. Twenty years on, as a result of the planned tour being curtailed by the pandemic, Richard is just as excited to bring The…

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ETNZ 2021 Conference and Tradeshow

The ETNZ Executive is proud to announce the 2021 Conference and Tradeshow. After the devastating effect of COVID-19 on the industry both here and across the world, it is important that we make opportunities for our industry members to reconnect with each other and our suppliers to exchange ideas and knowledge. ETNZ wants to support…

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New Gear June 2021

Adamson IS-Series Weatherized IS-Series Weatherized models achieve an IP55 rating without sacrificing performance or aesthetics. All structural steel elements of the IS-Series Weatherized cabinets are made of a high yield strength stainless alloy that offers 100% corrosion resistance. The new models also feature an interior and exterior coating with a distinctive smooth finish that provides…

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Road Test: Kiloview E1 and E2 Video Encoders

In choosing a video encoder that’s right for your application, it’s horses for courses. If you want to move video and audio around quickly, affordably and without too many technical hoops to jump through, you can easily configure a Kiloview encoder to work with a multitude of protocols

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New Appointments at the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre

L-R Kevin Greene, Cian Elyse White, Katrina Chandra. Photo by Jo Doherty

Milestones are coming thick and fast now as the refurbishment and seismic strengthening of the Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre in Rotorua gathers pace. (Pic: L-R Kevin Greene, Cian Elyse White, Katrina Chandra. Photo by Jo Doherty) Kevin Greene has just been appointed Technical Design & Delivery Lead, previously a freelance lighting designer and…

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New Gear, May 2021

Astera AX2 PixelBar The AX2 PixelBar is a linear wash fixture with wireless control, onboard battery, individually addressable LEDs, ultra-high colour rendering, digital colour calibration and a 21-degree beam. It comes complete with a range of rigging tools to provide solutions for multiple lighting applications and sectors, from concert touring to live events to TV…

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Weta Workshop Unleashed

Weta Workshop Unleashed uses three original film concepts, horror, fantasy and sci-fi, to showcase how physical effects and props are imagined and then created. The experience aims to unleash people’s aspirations “to make cool stuff”

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