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Perfect for last-minute Mother’s Day shopping, today is the final day of Curated Botanics’ pop-up store at Britomart, next to Juliette Hogan and Ortolana. The premium faux flower brand’s beautiful blooms are normally sold online only, so the pop-up, open from 10am until 5pm today, is the perfect opportunity to meet the team and purchase limited-edition pieces in store. As a bonus, every purchase receives a free coffee from Ortolana.

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Glam meets groove at Auckland Philharmonia’s Boogie Wonderland Disco Ball ,onat the Auckland Town Hall this Thursday. Experience an epic night of disco performed by acclaimed New Zealand vocalists Annie Crummer, Lou’ana, and Dillon Rhodes, alongside the Auckland Philharmonia’s full orchestra, plus unmissable sets by Nathan Haines and Jaimie Webster Haines. Every ticket purchased supports Auckland Philharmonia’s Learn & Participate music education programme. Book at aucklandphil.nz

We’re now nearly halfway through NZ Music Month — which happens across Aotearoa each May to celebrate music from New Zealand and the people who make it. Head to nzmusicmonth. co.nz to see what gigs are on in your area.

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Wellington’s Fix & Fogg has lift off! A Nasa astronaut discovered Fix & Fogg in the US and contacted the nut butter brand to work with the space agency to create an easy-squeeze space pouch. On a recent space expedition to the International Space Station, Nasa’s SpaceX rocket took off on a six-month mission with 50 specially designed pouches of Fix & Fogg on board. To celebrate this remarkable voyage, Fix & Fogg has released a limitededition space-inspired commemorative jar, available for a limited time. It is available from fixandfogg.co.nz and selected New World North Island stores for $7.49 until sold out.