Friends, sponsors, staff, crew, and supporters of the New Zealand International Arts Festival gathered at Wellington's Opera House to celebrate the launch of the 2012 Festival programme guide, and to learn more about what shows will be coming to town in February and March.  The programme was introduced by Wharehoka Wano, former Mayor Kerry Prendergast, Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Chris Finlayson, and Festival Artistic Director Lissa Twomey.
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