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SECTION THREE

January

Sculpture on the Gulf - A biennial outdoor sculpture exhibition placed on a two kilometre long public walkway on Waiheke Island. www.sculptureonthegulf.co.nz

ASB Classic & Heineken Open - international men’s and women’s tennis at Stanley St Tennis Centre in Auckland. Visit www.aucklandtennis.co.nz for dates.

Auckland Anniversary Day Harbour Festival - a celebration of the "City of Sails" its anniversary, history, cultures, people and the unique harbour.

Russell Boating Club Tall Ships Race - an annual event for tall ships and classic yachts, visual spectacle for onlookers.

February

Waitangi Day (New Zealand’s National Day) - celebrations of cultural and historical significance at Waitangi, with sporting and cultural events.

March

Parnell Rose Festival - a real New Zealand event set amongst one of the country’s favourite rose gardens with craft stalls, art exhibitions, and performers.

'Round the Bays' Run - thousands of athletes set of on a "fun run" staged for Aucklanders around Tamaki Drive and Mission Bay. www.roundthebays.co.nz

Pasifika - New Zealand's largest Pacific Culture festival - food, arts, crafts, fashion and music.

Auckland Cup Week - week long horse racing carnival at Ellerslie featuring the prestigious Auckland Cup.

April

Waiheke Jazz Festival - world-renowned Jazz musicians in a weekend long festival celebrating Jazz in all its forms. www.waihekejazz.co.nz

May

International Comedy Festival - international and national comedians. www.comedyfestival.co.nz

June

Matariki - activities held in Auckland and the Bay of Islands to celebrate the traditional Maori New Year, Matariki. Visit www.matariki.net.nz for more information.

Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival - a three-day event at a variety of venues in the Bay of Islands featuring international and New Zealand performers.

September

New Zealand Fashion Week - showcases the best of New Zealand fashion. www.nzfashionweek.com

October

Coastal Classic Yacht Race - the Lindauer Coastal Classic - an annual yacht race that departs Auckland for Russell in a race up the eastern coast to the Bay of Islands.

November

NZ Golf Open - the country's premier golf tournament. www.nzgolf.org.nz

December

Christmas in the Park, Auckland - Christmas songs performed by some of New Zealand's leading talents.