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February

Martinborough Country Fair - quality arts, crafts and food stalls from around New Zealand, in and around the picturesque Martinborough town square. Held first Saturday of February and March. www.martinboroughfair.org.nz

The Wellington Fringe Festival (February/March) - live theatre, comedy, poetry, visual arts, dance, music and more - the Fringe Festival sets the streets alive and keeps the city buzzing day and night. www.fringe.org.nz

New Zealand International Rugby Sevens Tournament - the world’s top seven-a-side rugby teams compete in Wellington. Top teams compete in this annual international seven-a-side rugby tournament at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium. www.sevens.co.nz

March

Golden Shears - international sheep shearing competition. An insight into the sheep shearing world in New Zealand. www.goldenshears.co.nz

Martinborough ‘Round The Vines’ Fun Run - a 10km/6miles or 21km/13miles walk or run around Martinborough’s beautiful vineyards for occasional, moderate or serious wine drinkers. www.roundthevines.org.nz

New Zealand International Arts Festival (Biennial). The New Zealand Festival is the country’s most extensive and celebrated multiarts event and is part of the International Arts Circuit. It starts in late February and continues through until mid March. www.nzfestival.telecom.co.nz

Wairarapa International Balloon Fiesta - a five-day fiesta involving hot air balloons from around New Zealand and the world, culminating in a ‘night glow’ on the Saturday evening at Solway Showgrounds, Masterton. www.nzballoons.co.nz

May

The New Zealand International Comedy Festival, Wellington - New Zealand’s first nation-wide international comedy festival www.comedyfestival.co.nz

July

Wellington Film Festival -New Zealand Film Festival showcasing the year’s best cinematic offerings from both New Zealand and around the world. www.enzedff.co.nz

October

World of Wearable Art. Wellington - Montana Wearable Art Awards, Wellington - This annual awards show is an internationally acclaimed theatrical extravaganza. The ever changing spectacle is fully choreographed with models, dancers and performers, dramatic stage sets, scripted lighting and music. www.worldofwearableart.com

November

Toast Martinborough - New Zealand’s most exclusive wine, food and music festival in and around the vineyards of Martinborough Wine Village. Sample the best in local wine and food and listen to live music. www.toastmartinborough.co.nz