Events

It’s no surprise to the locals, but Lonely Planet has just made it official – Wellington is “the coolest little capital in the world”.

The 'coolest little capital in the world' is proving that it’s also New Zealand’s hottest in the kitchen with the biggest-ever ‘Wellington on a Plate’ festival.

Rugby World Cup visitors to New Zealand’s capital city Wellington are getting a giant Hollywood-styled greeting as they fly into the city.

Wellington, New Zealand, will host the 2nd Asia Pacific Outgames – a major international gay and lesbian sport, culture and human rights event – from 12 – 19 March 2011.

New Zealand is headed into a complete mid-winter white-out as football fans prepare for the All Whites World Cup outing against Paraguay early Friday morning (25.06.2010) New Zealand time.

Scallop fever is about to hit Whitianga again, during the annual celebration of the popular local delicacy.

Worm sushi, bush bacon butties and deep fried shark will be on the menu at New Zealand’s iconic Hokitika Wildfoods Festival, held annually on the remote South Island west coast.

Global foodies will head to New Zealand’s western fringe this weekend to sharpen their tastebuds on the culinary wild side at the legendary Hokitika Wildfoods Festival (13 – 15 March).

Wine and food lovers are getting ready for one of New Zealand’s longest-running premier food and wine events – the Marlborough Wine Festival.

Queenstown Winter Festival – the biggest winter party this side of the equator – lights up on Friday night (26.06.09).