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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Archived New Zealand Events 2012

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

Looking for a current event? You can also view our current New Zealand events.

Listed below are some of the past events that happened around New Zealand in 2012.

Archived Events

  • Arrowtown Autumn Festival Arrowtown Autumn Festival - 20th - 29th April 2012

    The Arrowtown Autumn Festival provides a superb reason to get out and enjoy the slowing pace of autumn and the magnificent colours of the season. The region focuses on its gold mining history and celebrates its heritage in the streets of Arrowtown with a street parade and a programme of community-based events... (more)

  • Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow - 6th - 8th April 2012

    This spectacular biennial event held at Wanaka Airport is fun for all ages. There will be awesome air displays from all kinds of aircraft as well as dozens operated by the RNZAF including Sioux, Seasprite and Iroquois helicopters, Corsair, Kittyhawk and Mustang fighters and Vampire and Strikemaster jets... (more)

  • Queenstown Bike Festival Queenstown Bike Festival - 31st March - 9th April 2012

    Grab your bike and helmet and head to Queenstown this Easter for the Queenstown Bike Festival. It's an exciting 10-day event for all ages and abilities and it gives you the chance to check out Queenstown's world-class cycle tracks, trails, roads and spectacular lake and alpine scenery... (more)

  • Wildfoods Festival Wildfoods Festival - 10th March 2012

    The Hokitika Wildfoods Festival is a premier special event in New Zealand, attracting thousands of people each year to Hokitika to celebrate the wild foods that New Zealand can offer. From huhu grubs and earthworm dishes to raw fish and crayfish, you can tantilise those taste buds with something from the Wildfoods Festival in New Zealand... (more)

  • Ellerslie International Flower Show Ellerslie International Flower Show - 7th - 11th March 2012

    The annual gardening and lifestyle extravaganza attracts a global audience of garden designers, garden lovers and international media, championing the best of garden design, garden trends and new products. The Ellerslie International Flower Show provides horticultural, floral and landscape design businesses the opportunity to showcase to the world the best of what NZ has to offer.... (more)

  • Art Deco Weekend Art Deco Weekend - 13th to 19th February 2012

    Napier, New Zealand's art deco capital and one of the best-known collective examples of 1930s architecture in the world celebrates in style this February with classic cars, aircraft and guests dressed in Deco clothing, adding authenticity and glamour to events. Many of the events are free, so don't miss out... (more)

  • Speight's Coast to Coast Speight's Coast to Coast - 10th - 11th February 2012

    Since 1983 the Speight's Coast to Coast has led the way in adventure sports. This year the world's longest running multisport event celebrates its 30th anniversary. The Speight's Coast to Coast traverses the South Island of New Zealand from Kumara Beach on the Tasman Sea to Sumner Beach on the Pacific Ocean... (more)

  • World Buskers Festival World Buskers Festival - 19th - 29th January 2012

    The 2012 Stronger Christchurch WORLD BUSKERS FESTIVAL will be BIG! Hagley Park becomes BUSKER PARK from 19 - 29 January 2012. Not only a great setting but a easy way to experience some of the biggest and best comedians, acrobats, jugglers, daredevils, burlesque artists, aerialists... (more)

  • Methven Summer School Methven Summer School - 9th - 13th January 2012

    Registrations are now open and course brochures have already been distributed around Methven, surrounding districts and many parts of the country. Courses are offered on a first come, first served basis with an 'early bird' offer until the 25th November 2011, most class sizes are limited so don't delay in registering... (more)

  • Caroline Bay Carnival Caroline Bay Carnival - 26th December 2011 - 8th January 2012

    This summer the Carnival is expected to be as big as we celebrate 101 years with a variety of activities and entertainment including the amazing midnight New Years Eve fireworks display it is a must to see and an excellent night of family entertainment. Holidaymakers are treated to fairground style rides, free daily concerts... (more)

  • Just Seeka Avocado Cafe Competition Seeka Avocado Cafe Competition - 12th December 2011 - 14th January 2012

    Visit local restaurants and cafes between the 12th December to the 14th January to experience a dish that uses avocados as the major ingredient. The winning entry will be announced at the Katikati Avocado Wine and Food Festival. This year has 10 different establishments participating with a variety of dishes, from entrees to desserts... (more)

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