1. Late & Live Three - NZ International Comedy Festival 2006

The last 4 nights of this infamous International Comedy Festival ends with 'Late & Live Laughs! Check out the line-up of international and local guests on the Gig Guide @ www.comedy.co.nz and book yourself some seats!

Time: 10pm Tickets: Adults $20, Conc/Groups 10+ $16 Bookings: (09)307 5000 or http://www.ticketek.co.nz/
Web: http://www.comedy.co.nz/
Venue: The Classic, 321 Queen St, City, Auckland
Date: 31 May 2006 to 03 June 2006

2. Auckland International Film Festival July 2006
New Zealand goes to the movies this month with its annual film festival which commences in Auckland's Civic Theatre and then continues to all NZ's main cities throughout the year to November.

Venue: Civic Theatre ("The Civic"), corner of Queen & Wellesley St, Auckland
Email: info@the-edge.co.nz
Date: 14th July 2006

3.The Improv Bandits - NZ International Comedy Festival 2006.  The Bandits are back with their hilarious high-energy improv show. 

Venue: Herald Theatre Aotea Centre, The EDGE®, City, Auckland 
Date: 01 June 2006 - 03 June 2006.  
Web: http://www.improvbandits.co.nz/

New Zealand’s leading hostel group gets a new look, new websites and booking engines.

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Beyond continue to excel as experts in the backpacking industry and its first class TravelFAT booking engine ensures immediate confirmation of reservation allowing the traveller to concentrate on the important parts of their trip. Having fun!!!!

Check out the VIP website for more information and book a Beyond hostel now!!!