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Events

New Zealand is a happening place for visitors and locals offering a diverse range of national and regional events that provide a valuable insight into the country’s character.

Almost every day throughout each season there's an open invitation to get out and about, and enjoy the country and its people at an event of some kind, somewhere in New Zealand.

Whether it's sampling the country's finest fare and sipping award-winning wines at the many food and wine festivals, competing in adventure sports on land or water, watching world class entertainers or taking part in the variety of cultural fixtures and festivals - events span many themes and many regions.

From October to March (spring to autumn) New Zealand becomes a food and wine lover's paradise offering visitors an opportunity to sample local fare and meet the locals who're responsible for putting the country on the global gourmet map.

Unique shows like 'The World of WearableArt Awards' held each September in Wellington have also become internationally renowned and head a long list of art and cultural events that you won't find anywhere else in the world.

For the adventurous, New Zealand is the home of endurance racing. Events like the 240-kilometre 'Coast to Coast' and the 'Southern Traverse' entice athletes from around the world to the South Island's spectacular but rugged terrain.

Add environmental awareness events like NZ Conservation Week, unique New Zealand occasions such as Matariki or Māori New Year, winter festivals, country competitions, sporting fixtures, art exhibitions, flower festivals and fashion shows - and you've got a hint of what's on at any one time in New Zealand.

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Wine, food and music are three of the happiest words in the world, as any gourmand would agree.

The promise of new wine releases draws the crowds each year to the Toast Martinborough wine, food and music festival. More than 30 vineyards surround the town square, each matching fresh food from local and Wellington restaurants to their carefully crafted wines. Live music and a free bus between the vineyards ensure a festive time for all.

Photo credit: Scott Venning

High Societies Visit Bill Hammond's Paradise

This duo of gowns designed by Margarete Palz, of Germany, was the BioPaints Runner Up to the 2008 WOW Supreme Award and Winner American Express Open Section.

Photo credit: World of WearableArt™ Ltd

Creative expression, as fresh as the spectacular landscapes, can be found from one end of New Zealand to the other.

Arts festivals, such as the annual event at Nelson, are fun-filled opportunities to discover New Zealand's creativity. Spanning a fascinating array of celebrations, the festivals attract thousands of locals and visitors, from the young to the young at heart. They’re a great way to rekindle your imagination and rediscover the child within.

Photo credit: Scott Venning

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