An artwork was damaged during The Curious Ball at Auckland Art Gallery, resulting in a criminal charge against a 29-year-old woman for wilful damage. The damaged piece, a hanging sculpture by Olafur Eliasson, is currently being repaired and has sustained no lasting damage. The event featured exclusive after-hours access to Eliasson’s exhibition, where guests enjoyed alcohol while viewing his art, which is valued in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Explainer: Why have New Zealand butter prices gone up – and when will that change?
In New Zealand, the rising cost of dairy products, particularly butter, has become a significant concern, with prices nearly doubling in the past 14 months; a 500g block of butter now costs $8.60, up from $4.49 last year. Finance Minister Nicola Willis is engaging with Fonterra's CEO to understand the factors contributing to these escalating prices amidst the country's substantial dairy industry. Want More Context? 🔎
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