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Feature Article

Morag Atchison in a floral dress singing in a church with a pianist accompanying on a white piano.

24 June 2025

Leading New Zealand soprano Morag Atchison recently found herself singing a Latin hymn in an English-style church in a North African city in front of honoured guests from all over the world.

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Arts and culture

  • Professor David Lines at the School of Music

    1 July 2025

    When David Lines’ great-grandmother travelled from Scotland to New Zealand, her piano came too. Today, the professor continues to walk in her footsteps.

  • Louie Bretana artworks

    1 July 2025

    Deities of Indigenous Filipino mythology come to life in new additions to the University’s art collection by Elam alumnus Louie Bretaña.

  • Lisa-Beauchamp-Gus-Fisher-curator

    1 July 2025

    Gus Fisher Gallery curator Lisa Beauchamp gives UniNews a tour of the gallery before the launch of its latest shows, 'Tala o le tau' and 'Because of where I live'.

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