Archived New Zealand Events 2008

Archived New Zealand Events: 2008 | 2007 | 2006

New Zealand enjoys a vast range of events, festivals and shows. From the British Lions Tour in 2005, to the New Zealand International Comedy Festival to annual spring festivals. There is always something to see, attend or do in New Zealand.

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Listed below are some of the past events that happened around New Zealand in 2008.

Archived Events

  • The Press Christchurch Writers Festival The Press Christchurch Writers Festival - 4 - 7 September 2008

    The largest number of international writers to ever attend a South Island writers' festival will read, discuss, debate and entertain with topics as diverse as Cook's abilities as a cartographer through to modern day migration, Middle East conflict to women in modern China, the art of science through to the art of painting. There will be sessions and panel discussions at the Christchurch Town Hall, exhibitions at Canterbury Museum and Christchurch Art Gallery, a song-writing panel, a political theatre satire, a visit to Dame Ngaio Marsh's house and plenty more. The venue is Christchurch Town Hall mostly, but some sessions are at the Christchurch Public Library and at the Great Hall from the Christchurch Arts Centre...(more)

  • Craft and Quilt Fair in Hamilton, New Zealand Craft and Quilt Fair Hamilton - 18 - 21 September 2008

    New Zealand's favourite craft event is back at the Claudelands Events Centre in Hamilton, New Zealand. The Claudelands Events Centre will be bursting at the seams with superb displays, hands-on demonstrations, seminars on new and exciting products, as well as extensive retail opportunities from some of the best specialty craft stores. There will be numerous inspirational displays and exhibitions to be admired as well as several of Australia's best instructors and teachers, running demonstrations and interactive workshops...(more)

  • 'Secrets' revealed Auckland Museum's hidden mysteries 'Secrets' revealed Auckland Museum's hidden mysteries - 12 July 2008

    Auckland Museum is opening the doors on its 'never been seen' collection, giving the world an opportunity to discover its hidden treasures. To celebrate this collection, the public exhibition 'SECRETS REVEALED: The backstage mysteries of your Museum' will open on July 12th. "The heart of this exhibition is really about story telling, not just showcasing this unique collection, but sharing the stories and tales that go with each object," says Auckland Museum's new director, Dr Vanda Vitali. "It's a chance to reveal to Auckland some of the many exceptional items the Museum has currently in storage, and to let the public know how the museum takes care of them"...(more)

  • Image Source: www.marathon-photos.com. SBS Marathon event in Christchurch, New Zealand SBS Marathon - 1 June 2008

    Since 1974, the fast, flat streets of Christchurch have been home to one of the world's fastest marathon courses. The SBS Marathon - Christchurch was inspired by the 1974 Christchurch Commonwealth Games marathon, and today runners and walkers from all over the world can experience that historic route. Every year on Queen's Birthday Sunday more than 4,000 entrants stop the South Island's largest city in its tracks. The scenic and super-fast tour of the Avon River and Hagley Park has official road closures, and competitors are supported by more than 300 volunteers and thousands of Christchurch city residents cheering from their front gates...(more)

  • Image Source: Tourism New Zealand. Photographer: Fay Looney (www.faylooney.com). Punakaiki Light festival, Westport, New Zealand Punakaiki Light festival - 21 June 2008

    Celebration of light and the shortest day of the year with a sunset on the beach, then to Te Nikau Retreat for an evenings entertainment with bands, a play, poetry, a bonfire, glowworms, art works, food and drink stalls and much more. Only NZ$10 per person and NZ$20 per family. Come along for a great nights entertainment...(more)

  • Golden Guitar Awards in Gore New Zealand Golden Guitar Awards - May 2008

    Every year for the past 34 years, Gore has hosted the New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards. This event has attracted artists from around the world and continues to grow in stature and popularity. Audience levels reach over 5,000 and the entries in all sections and events total 700 competitors. Visitors to Gore leave with fond memories of the 'Southern Hospitality' and along with the locals, just soak up the Country Music atmosphere...(more)

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