Festivals & Lifestyle - Festivals Events
Ohakune Junction, Ohakune, Tongariro, Manawatu / Whanganui

Saturday 22 June 2019
Ohakune Mardi Gras is back and better than ever, with the festival also heading south to Queenstown! New Zealand’s biggest winter party is back with a vengeance! Mardi Gras will return to Ohakune on Saturday, June... More...

Matariki Festival 2019

Festivals & Lifestyle - Ethnic, Multicultural Events
Te Papa, Wellington

Today to Sunday 23 June 2019
Matariki signals the Māori New Year. It's a time of renewal and celebration in New Zealand that begins with the rising of the Matariki star cluster (the Pleiades or Seven Sisters). Join us in June as we celebrate... More...

Ahi Kā - Matariki ki Pōneke

Festivals & Lifestyle - Family Entertainment Events
Wellington Waterfront, Wellington

Today only at 6:00 p.m.
Come down to Wellington waterfront and experience our new event, Ahi Kā. Celebrate and learn about the Māori New Year with fire, food, friends and whānau. See some of the nation's finest Māori performers and... More...

Igloo Village

Festivals & Lifestyle - Food, Gourmet, Wine Events
St Johns Bar & Restaurant, Wellington

Today to Sunday 30 June 2019
The coolest winter fun is happening at the pop-up Igloo Village at St Johns. Wellingtonians can cozy up in an igloo and enjoy a decadent selection of treats on the waterfront this winter. Perfect for groups to get... More...

First Light Wine & Food Gisborne

Festivals & Lifestyle - Food, Gourmet, Wine Events
Matawhero Wines, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay

Sunday 27 October 2019
Three Beautiful Venues – 14 Different Wine Varietals – Local Cuisine – Live Entertainment All Day - Complimentary Bus Service WHAT’S INCLUDED: - Wristband entry to the 2019 First Light Wine and Food event -... More...

Bay of Plenty Pet & Animal Expo 2019

Festivals & Lifestyle - Lifestyle Shows, Expos Events
Trustpower Baypark Arena, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

From Saturday 22 June 2019 to Sunday 23 June 2019
The exhibition of the latest pet products, services, and entertainment for all those who love pets and animals returns to Mt Maunganui/Tauranga and is bigger and better! Home of the cute and cuddly, fluffy and... More...

Simon Gault Italian Pop-up with Guest Chef Shane Yardley

Festivals & Lifestyle - Food, Gourmet, Wine Events
Giraffe Restaurant, Auckland CBD

From Wednesday 10 July 2019 to Thursday 11 July 2019
If you ever want to ignite your passion for food - take a trip to Italy! The words of New Zealand's 'Godfather of Cooking' Simon Gault. Simon has teamed up with Shane Yardley (former protege who worked with Simon at... More...

Cirque Du Play

Festivals & Lifestyle - Children, Kids, Holidays Events
Capital E, Wellington

Today to Thursday 1 August 2019
Roll up! Roll up to Cirque du Play at Capital E! Experience spectacle, shadow play, kinetic mobiles and sculptures to play with in this new installation, inspired by artist Alexander Calder. Contemporary, fun and... More...

Dunedin Midwinter Carnival 2019

Festivals & Lifestyle - Festivals Events
The Octagon, Dunedin

Saturday 22 June 2019
The Midwinter Carnival is a much-loved community celebration in the heart of the Dunedin winter, where art and performance create a unique and magical event. The highlight of the evening is the Carnival procession,... More...

"it!" Bay of Islands Food and Wine Festival

Festivals & Lifestyle - Food, Gourmet, Wine Events
Village Green, Paihia, Bay of Islands, Northland

Saturday 5 October 2019
This Boutique Food and Wine Festival is in its 10th year in the Bay of Islands and just keeps on getting better! This is “it!!” - the event not to be missed - Love it! Cook it! Drink it! Bite it! Sing it! A... More...