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June 2008 |
Matariki
Exhibition
01 Jun 2008 - 14 Jun 2008
A Regional Event in the Bay of Plenty
Region
An inaugural two week Matariki
Exhibition to be held at the Creative
Tauranga community art gallery that will
present the works of local artists and
their interpretation of this time of
year. |
Venue:
Creative Tauranga
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: No |
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Matariki
Festival
01 Jun 2008 - 14 Jul 2008
A National Event in the Hawkes Bay
Region
Join the Ngati Kahungunu tribe for their
Matariki celebrations. Events include
fine dining, Maori hand game
competitions, Maori Music Awards,
Fireworks, Fashion Shows, music and
dance. |
Venue:
Various
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: No
Website:
www.matarikifestival.co.nz
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Winter@Waipu
01 Jun 2008 - 31 Aug 2008
A Regional Event in the Northland Region
Winter@waipu is a festival of events in
Waipu over the winter season, showcasing
what Waipu and the subtropical north has
to offer as a winter destination. |
Venue:
Various locations around Waipu
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.waipu.co.nz/winter |
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Matariki Māori New Year
02 Jun 2008
A National Event in the Wellington
Region
Matariki is a time of festivity for
Māori, the tangata whenua, or first
people of the land. |
Venue: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa
Tongarewa
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: No
Website:
www.tepapa.govt.nz |
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Matariki Mauao (Mount Maunganui) trek
06 Jun 2008
A Regional Event in the Bay of Plenty
Region
Trek Mauao to see the Matariki
constellation among others followed by
hot soup and rewana bread at the base. |
Venue: Waikorire (Pilot Bay)
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes |
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World Environment Day
06 Jun 2008
An International Event in the Wellington
Region
On 5 June 2008, New Zealand is hosting
World Environment Day 2008 in
partnership with the United Nations
Environment Programme (UNEP). |
Venue: Various locations around
Wellington
Event Type: Nature and Outdoors
Admission Charge: No
Website:
http://www.nzlive.com/en/world-environment-day |
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Te Kapa Haka O Ngāti Ranginui
-Outdoor Matariki Concert
06 Jun 2008
A Regional Event in the Bay of Plenty
Region
Outdoor Matariki Concert will offer kapa
haka groups who will perform to
celebrate Matariki |
Venue: Huria Marae, Te Kaponga Street,
Tauranga
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: No |
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Jazz in June
06 Jun 2008 - 08 Jun 2008
A Regional Event in the Northland Region
A full weekend of high quality jazz in
one venue - Copthorne Omapere. |
Venue: Copthorne Omapere
Event Type: Music
Admission Charge: Yes |
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International NAC Hella Rally of
Whangarei
06 Jun 2008 - 08 Jun 2008
An International Event in the Northland
Region
Part of the Asia Pacific Rally
Championship, competitors race streets
of Whangarei in this annual event. |
Venue: Town Basin
Event Type: Sports
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
http://rallywhangarei.co.nz |
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A Day of Chinese Traditional Sports &
Olympic Beijing 2008
07 Jun 2008
A Regional Event in the Manawatu -
Whanganui Region
While celebrating Chinese Festival of
Duan Wu we have the honor of promoting
the Olympics in Beijing 2008. |
Venue: The Square
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: No |
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Winter Solstice Fire Festival
21 Jun 2008
A National Event in the Hawkes Bay
Region
Creative Napiers Solstice Fire Festival
is a free midwinter celebration; a fun
event for the whole community with a
multicultural programme combining fire,
excitement and tradition |
Venue: Napier Soundshell
Event Type: Music
Admission Charge: No
Website:
www.creativenapier.org.nz |
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American Express Queenstown
Winterfestival 2008
27 Jun 2008 - 06 Jul 2008
A National Event in the Queenstown
Region
The American Express Queenstown Winter
Festival is a 10-day non-stop programme
of over 60 events encompassing sport,
art, music, comedy, food and wine. |
Venue: Various locations around
Queenstown
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.winterfestival.co.nz |
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Women's Lifestyle Expo
28 Jun 2008 - 29 Jun 2008
A National Event in the Rotorua Region
A great day out for women! exhibitors
featuring everything from
jewellery,health products to business
products,crafts, fitness,beauty
products, food and wine sampling and
much more! |
Venue: Rotorua Energy Centre
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.expos.co.nz |
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July 2008 |
Rhapsody Rotorua 2008
01 Jul 2008 - 06 Jul 2008
An International Event in the Rotorua
Region
This is the foremost International
Schools Music Festival in New Zealand .
With hundreds of participants it offers
3 days of full on music involvement. |
Venue: Rotorua Convention Centre
Event Type: Music
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
http://www.groupevents.com.au/eventsRhapsody.htm |
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New Zealand Mountain Film Festival
04 Jul 2008 - 08 Jul 2008
An International Event in the Lake
Wanaka Region
The New Zealand Mountain Film Festival
brings a five-day action-packed
programme of adventurous sport and
lifestyle movies to the alpine resort of
Lake Wanaka. |
Venue: Lake Wanaka Centre
Event Type: Nature and Outdoors
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.mountainfilm.net.nz |
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Women's Lifestyle Expo
05 Jul 2008 - 06 Jul 2008
A National Event in the Nelson Region
A great day out for women! Exhibitors
featuring everything from jewellery,
health products to business products,
crafts, fitness, beauty products, food
and wine sampling and much more! |
Venue: Trafalgar Centre
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.expos.co.nz |
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Russell Winter Festival
11 Jul 2008 - 12 Jul 2008
A Regional Event in the Northland Region
A 2-day festival of continuous events
featuring birdman jump, a comedian act
and readers & writers. |
Venue: Various locations in Russell
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.russellwinterfestival.co.nz |
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Fibre and Fleece
11 Jul 2008 - 13 Jul 2008
A Regional Event in the Eastland Region
Opotiki's Fibre & Fleece 2008 Design
Award and Fashion Parade encourages
crafts people, designers and artists to
create garments, furnishings and art
forms. |
Venue: De Luxe Theatre and Opotiki
College
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.fibreandfleece.co.nz |
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Bluewater Hotel Deco Decanted & Jazz
18 Jul 2008 - 20 Jul 2008
An International Event in the Hawkes Bay
Region
Deco Decanted is a smaller, more
intimate celebration, to the famous
February Art Deco weekend. It provides
another opportunity to live the classic
lifestyle of the Art Deco era. |
Venue: Various locations
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.artdeconapier.com |
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37th Wellington Film Festival
18 Jul 2008 - 03 Aug 2008
A Regional Event in the Wellington
Region
The 37th Wellington Film Festival
showcases the best films on offer... |
Venue: Embassy Theatre
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.nzff.co.nz |
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Scotland the Brave
19 Jul 2008
An International Event in the Wellington
Region
Over 100 performers including live
orchestra, rousing choir, pipe-band and
drum corps, highland dancers and celtic
fiddlers perform on stage. |
Venue: Michael Fowler Centre
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.amckinnon.com |
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Dunedin International Film Festival
25 Jul 2008 - 10 Aug 2008
An International Event in the Dunedin -
Coastal Otago Region
The 32nd Dunedin International Film
Festival will run from July 25 - August
10, 2008. |
Venue: Various
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.nzff.telecom.co.nz |
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August 2008 |
Bay Of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival
2008
08 Aug 2008 - 10 Aug 2008
A Regional Event in the Northland Region
Paihia, Waitangi and Haruru Falls host
over 150 hours of quality jazz and blues
during the three-day event. There are
more than 50 acts featured. |
Venue: Paihia, Russell, Haruru Falls,
Waitangi, Kawakawa
Event Type: Music
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.jazz-blues.co.nz |
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Women's Lifestyle Expo
09 Aug 2008 - 10 Aug 2008
A National Event in the Wellington
Region
A great day out for women! Exhibitors
featuring everything from jewellery,
health products to business products,
crafts, fitness, beauty products, food
and wine sampling and much more! |
Venue: TSB Bank Arena Queens Wharf
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.expos.co.nz |
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Whitianga Scallop Festival
27 Aug 2008 - 31 Aug 2008
An International Event in the Coromandel
Region
Whitianga Scallop Festival - a weekend
long celebration of Coromandel seafood
and cuisine. |
Venue: Main Day Sat 30th at the
Whitianga Marina
Event Type: Wine and Food
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.scallopfestival.co.nz |
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September 2008 |
Silent Film Festival
01 Sep 2008 - 03 Sep 2008
A Regional Event in the Eastland Region
Silent films, live piano accompaniment,
era dress, special meals nearby |
Venue: De Luxe Theatre
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes |
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Central Hawke's Bay - The Festival
04 Sep 2008 - 07 Sep 2008
A National Event in the Hawkes Bay
Region
A three day festival extravaganza of
Arts in beautiful central Hawke's Bay. |
Venue: Pukeora Estate
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.thefestival.org.nz |
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Hastings in Blossom
12 Sep 2008 - 21 Sep 2008
A National Event in the Hawkes Bay
Region
A fantastic day in the centre of
Hastings. Performers on the stage, food
stalls and a craft fair plus a
refreshment tent and the fabulous
Blossom Parade! |
Venue: Hastings City Centre
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: No
Website:
www.blossomfestival.co.nz |
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LIFE SYNERGY EXPO
20 Sep 2008 - 21 Sep 2008
A National Event in the Queenstown
Region
South Islands biggest unique Spring
health-fest. |
Venue: Event's Centre
Event Type: Sports
Admission Charge: Yes |
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Architecture Master Class
21 Sep 2008 - 27 Sep 2008
An International Event in the Nelson
Region
New Zealand Master Class 21-27 September
2008 at Awaroa Lodge, Abel Tasman
National Park |
Venue: Awaroa Lodge
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes |
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Boulevard Day
22 Sep 2008
A Regional Event in the Christchurch -
Canterbury Region
Boulevard Day is an annual festival
where both sides of Ashburton's main
street are fill with over 100 sites full
of bargains. All day entertainment, fun
& food. |
Venue: East Street, Ashburton
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: No
Website:
www.ashbiz.co.nz |
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Montana World of WearableArt Awards
Show (WOW)
24 Sep 2008 - 05 Oct 2008
An International Event in the Wellington
Region
The Montana World of WearableArt Awards
Show is a non-stop spectacular! |
Venue: TSB Bank Arena
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.worldofwearableart.com |
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Historic Northland Cruise
26 Sep 2008 - 30 Sep 2008
A Regional Event in the Northland Region
A unique five day voyage on a tallship
exploring the Northland Coast, in
partnership with New Zealand Historic
Places Trust. |
Venue: R. Tucker Thompson
Event Type: Nature and Outdoors
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.tucker.co.nz |
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October 2008 |
Kaikoura Seafest
03 Oct 2008
A Regional Event in the Christchurch -
Canterbury Region
Seafest is an annual celebration of the
abundance of the ocean and all it
represents for the Kaikoura region. |
Venue: Takahanga
Event Type: Wine and Food
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.seafest.co.nz |
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Otago Festival of Arts
03 Oct 2008 - 12 Oct 2008
A Regional Event in the Dunedin -
Coastal Otago Region
A two-week programme of music, theatre
and dance, which combines national and
international acts with the very best of
Otagos local talent. |
Venue: Dunedin
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.otagofestival.co.nz |
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Kelt Capital Stakes
04 Oct 2008
An International Event in the Hawkes Bay
Region
Bring your hats and frock up for a day
at the Spring races! The $3.3 million
Kelt Capital Spring Carnival is New
Zealand's richest racing event and
promises a great day out! |
Venue: Hawke's Bay Racing
Event Type: Sports
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
http://www.hawkesbayracing.co.nz/Editable/spring_carnival.shtml |
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Womens Lifestyle Expo
04 Oct 2008 - 05 Oct 2008
A National Event in the Christchurch -
Canterbury Region
A great day out for women! Exhibitors
featuring everything from jewellery,
health products to business products,
crafts, fitness, beauty products, food
and wine sampling and much more! |
Venue: Westpac Arena
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.expos.co.nz |
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Historic Northland Cruise
10 Oct 2008 - 14 Oct 2008
A Regional Event in the Northland Region
A unique five day voyage on a tallship
exploring the Northland Coast, in
partnership with New Zealand Historic
Places Trust. |
Venue: R. Tucker Thompson
Event Type: Nature and Outdoors
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.tucker.co.nz |
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Women's Lifestyle Expo
11 Oct 2008 - 12 Oct 2008
A National Event in the Dunedin -
Coastal Otago Region
A great day out for women! Exhibitors
featuring everything from jewellery,
health products to business products,
crafts, fitness, beauty products, food
and wine sampling and much more! |
Venue: Edgar Sports Centre
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.expos.co.nz |
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Nelson Arts Festival
16 Oct 2008 - 27 Oct 2008
A National Event in the Nelson Region
11 days of amazing theatre, dance,
music, sculpture, and family events |
Venue: Various
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
http://www.nelsoncitycouncil.co.nz/artsfestival |
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ASB JazzFest Queenstown
18 Oct 2008 - 27 Oct 2008
An International Event in the Queenstown
Region
ASB JazzFest features leading acts from
throughout New Zealand and around the
world. Jazz - from blues to contemporary
grooves, creates something special for
all music lovers. |
Venue: Various venues around Queenstown
Event Type: Music
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.asbjazzfest.co.nz |
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Hawke's Bay A&P Show
22 Oct 2008 - 24 Oct 2008
A National Event in the Hawkes Bay
Region
The 2008 Hawke's Bay Show will be held
at the Society's Showground's. This is
the three days leading up to Labour
weekend and encompasses Hawke's Bay
Anniversary day on Friday 24th October. |
Venue: Hawke's Bay Showgrounds
Event Type: Nature and Outdoors
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.hawkesbayshow.co.nz |
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National Dutch Festival
25 Oct 2008 - 26 Oct 2008
A National Event in the Waikato Region
A celebration of Dutch culture and
heritage set amidst the Hamilton
Gardens. |
Venue: Hamilton Gardens
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: No
Website:
www.hollandsfestijn2008.org.nz |
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FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup New
Zealand 2008
28 Oct 2008 - 16 Nov 2008
An International Event in the Auckland
Region
The inaugural FIFA U-17 Women's World
Cup will be played in New Zealand in
2008. Sixteen teams will take part in
the event, open to players born after 1
January 1991. |
Venue: Various locations around New
Zealand
Event Type: Sports
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.fifa.com |
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Christmas Country Fete
30 Oct 2008
A Regional Event in the Christchurch -
Canterbury Region
190 stalls, craft and art, top quality
foods and wines al within a wonderful
garden party atmosphere! |
Venue: Culverden
Event Type: Wine and Food
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.thefete.co.nz |
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The Dunedin Rhododendron Festival
30 Oct 2008 - 02 Nov 2008
A National Event in the Dunedin -
Coastal Otago Region
The Dunedin Rhododendron Festival
celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2008
from October 30 - November 2. |
Venue: Various in Dunedin
Event Type: Nature and Outdoors
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.rhododunedin.co.nz |
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Taranaki Rhododendron and Garden
Festival
31 Oct 2008 - 09 Nov 2008
A Regional Event in the Taranaki Region
Featuring 49 stunning private and public
gardens... |
Venue: Throughout Taranaki
Event Type: Nature and Outdoors
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.rhodo.co.nz |
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November 2008 |
Pacific Curling Championships 2008
02 Nov 2008 - 09 Nov 2008
An International Event in the Central
Otago Region
This tournament will see the best male
and female curlers from New Zealand,
Australia, Chinese Taipei, Korea, Japan
and China competing to gain entrance to
the world curling championships. |
Venue: Naseby Indoor Curling Rink
Event Type: Sports
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.curling.co.nz |
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New Zealand Cup and Show Week
07 Nov 2008 - 16 Nov 2008
An International Event in the
Christchurch - Canterbury Region
A unique time in Christchurch when
racing, fashion, food and local
lifestyles converge to create a festival
atmosphere that is high action, high
energy and high stakes. |
Venue: Various venues in Christchurch
Event Type: Sports
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.nzcupandshow.co.nz |
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Savouring the Source
08 Nov 2008
A National Event in the Northland Region
Savouring the Source, a food & wine
festival is held in conjunction with the
oldest agricultural show in NZ, the Bay
of Islands P&I Show. |
Venue: Waimate North Showgrounds
Event Type: Wine and Food
Admission Charge: Yes |
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Royal New Zealand Show
12 Nov 2008 - 14 Nov 2008
An International Event in the
Christchurch - Canterbury Region
When Country Comes to Town..three days
of indoor and outdoor exhibits, feature
marquees and pavilions showcasing the
very best of New Zealand farming and
rural life, top entertainment and
attractions. |
Venue: Canterbury Agricultural Park
Event Type: Nature and Outdoors
Admission Charge: Yes |
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Geraldine Arts & Plants Festival
14 Nov 2008 - 16 Nov 2008
A Regional Event in the Christchurch -
Canterbury Region
The 20th Geraldine Arts & Plants
Festival is a 3 day event. |
Venue: Geraldine - various locations
Event Type: Wine and Food
Admission Charge: No
Website:
www.southisland.org.nz |
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Toast Martinborough
16 Nov 2008
A Regional Event in the Wairarapa Region
Experience the Festival. Fine wine, food
and music combine to make a great day
out. |
Venue: Martinborough Wine Village
Event Type: Wine and Food
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.toastmartinborough.co.nz |
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Auckland Flower Show
20 Nov 2008 - 23 Nov 2008
A Regional Event in the Auckland Region
The Auckland Flower Show is an annual
flower and garden show that will be held
in Auckland every November. |
Venue: Alexandra Park
Event Type: Nature and Outdoors
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.theflowershow.co.nz |
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Pohutukawa Festival
21 Nov 2008 - 07 Dec 2008
A National Event in the Coromandel
Region
To welcome in summer we have over 20
events on the Coromandel Peninsula,
timed to coincide with the flowering of
our beautiful Pohutukawa trees! |
Venue: Events in various location
throughout the Coromandel
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.pohutukawafestival.co.nz |
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Timaru Festival of Roses
22 Nov 2008 - 30 Nov 2008
A Regional Event in the Christchurch -
Canterbury Region
The Timaru Festival of Roses is held
annually to celebrate the arrival of
summer. |
Venue: Various locations around Timaru
Event Type: Nature and Outdoors
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.festivalofroses.co.nz |
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December 2008 |
Caroline Bay Carnival
26 Dec 2008 - 11 Jan 2009
A Regional Event in the Christchurch -
Canterbury Region
A family orientated carnival where
holidaymakers are treated to fairground
style rides, free daily concerts, along
with a variety of fun activities. |
Venue: Caroline Bay
Event Type: Nature and Outdoors
Admission Charge: No
Website:
www.carolinebay.org.nz |
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January 2008 |
Blues, Brews and BBQs
09 Jan 2009
A National Event in the Bay of Plenty
Region
Brightstone Blues, Brews and BBQs is an
event with a difference with hundreds of
people enjoying an afternoon/evening of
live music, boutique beer and food. |
Venue: Blake Park
Event Type: Wine and Food
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.bluesbrews.co.nz |
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10th Adam Festival of Chamber Music
23 Jan 2009 - 07 Feb 2009
A National Event in the Nelson Region
A feast of glorious chamber music in a
perfect setting. |
Venue: Various
Event Type: Arts and Culture
Admission Charge: Yes |
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February 2009 |
Champagne Picnic
14 Feb 2009
A Regional Event in the Coromandel
Region
Coromandel Helicopters will take your
breath away, an exclusive romantic
escape. We will fly you and that special
someone to an ideal location for a day
to remember. |
Venue: Coromandel Helicopters
Event Type: Nature and Outdoors
Admission Charge: No
Website:
www.coromandelhelicopters.co.nz |
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March 2008 |
Ellerslie International Flower Show
11 Mar 2009 - 15 Mar 2009
An International Event in the
Christchurch - Canterbury Region
The first Christchurch Ellerslie
International Flower Show will be held
in North Hagley Park from 11-15 March
2009. |
Venue: North Hagley Park
Event Type: Nature and Outdoors
Admission Charge: Yes
Website:
www.ellerslieflowershow.co.nz |
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