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Events

New Zealand hosts a diverse mix of events celebrating the Kiwi lifestyle. Local fare, artistic talent, sporting prowess and cultural diversity are showcased in spectacular settings throughout the country, and offer visitors a true insight into Kiwi life.

 

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Variety the spice of NZ spring festival

Variety the spice of NZ spring festival

NZ Cup and Show Week
7 - 14 November, 2009

New Zealand Cup and Show week takes the prize for diversity with a programme featuring everything from rural life, racing and rodeo to fashion, theatre and dancing.


Young golf stars to vie for Kiwi Challenge

Young golf stars to vie for Kiwi Challenge

Kiwi Challenge, Cape Kidnappers
11 - 12 November, 2009

Four of the world’s best young golfers will soon be chasing US$2 million in prizes in the Kiwi Challenge, at Cape Kidnappers golf resort in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.


NZ's Martinborough - toast of the nation

NZ's Martinborough - toast of the nation

Toast Martinborough - Wairarapa
15 November, 2009

The historic village of Martinborough will be the toast of New Zealand on 15 November when thousands gather for the country’s premier wine, food and music festival.


World Junior Surfing Champs to ride Piha

World Junior Surfing Champs to ride Piha

World Junior Surfing Champs - Auckland
20 - 28 January, 2010

Some of the world's best young surfers will be riding the waves at Piha - on Auckland's wild west coast - when New Zealand plays host next January to the World Junior Surfing Champs.


Seasonal Highlights

New Zealand - Spring 2009 highlights

New Zealand - Spring 2009 highlights

As New Zealand bursts into spring colour, an event-filled calendar and the forecast of a long hot summer promise to banish winter blues.


New Zealand - 2009 Garden Festivals

New Zealand - 2009 Garden Festivals

Listing of the many international and national garden festivals and events held throughout New Zealand during 2009.


Spring snows refresh NZ ski fields

Spring snows refresh NZ ski fields

On the crest of a bumper winter sports season, fresh snow falls and clear days are providing good conditions for skiers and snowboarders as New Zealand shifts into spring gear.


NZ hosts wave of key surfing events

NZ hosts wave of key surfing events

New Zealand is riding the crest of a wave of surfing popularity with some of the sport’s top competitions – including the Dream Tour and the World Junior championships – to be held at the country’s top breaks this summer.




 
Taranaki blooms for significant festival

Taranaki blooms for significant festival

2009 Taranaki Rhododendron & Garden Festival
30 October - 8 November, 2009

When it comes to gardens, New Zealand’s Taranaki region has more to show off than most - and this unique horticultural region is bursting with spring colour as it readies for the Taranaki Rhododendron & Garden Festival.

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Giant rugby ball bounces into downtown Tokyo

Giant rugby ball bounces into downtown Tokyo

NZ comes to Tokyo Tower
28 October - 3 November, 2009

New Zealand is dominating downtown Tokyo with its giant rugby ball in pride of place beside the iconic Tokyo Tower to promote the country and the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

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