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Archived New Zealand Events 2006

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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.

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 2006 or prior.

Archived Events

  • Armstrong Peugeot Festival of Cycling 2006 Armstrong Peugeot Festival of Cycling 2006

    Hailed as an international event in Christchurch, with cyclists from all over the world, this is a major celebration that will bring together cycling enthusiasts of all ages, abilities and aspirations...(more)

  • 89th Blue Chip New Zealand Open 2006 89th Blue Chip New Zealand Open 2006

    One of the largest annual sporting events in New Zealand will showcase golf at the highest level to New Zealand. New Zealand's favourite participant will undoubtedly be our very own Michael Cambell...(more)

  • Telecom 2006 New Zealand International Film Festivals Telecom 2006 New Zealand International Film Festivals

    Film lovers can choose from over 150 features, documentaries, animated and short films--hand picked over the last year from around the world, travelling to 16 centres nationwide...(more)

  • New Zealand Spring Festival 2006 New Zealand Spring Festival 2006

    Celebrate the spring festival in New Zealand, with food and wine festivals in Kaikoura and Martinborough, as well as garden festivals in Taranaki and Marlborough. Each region will come alive with their own special event...(more)

  • 81st International Maxxis FIM Six Days Enduro 81st International Maxxis FIM Six Days Enduro

    This prestigious motorcycling event has been running for 80 years and is considered by many as the "Olympic games of dirt bike motorcycling", attracting competitors from all over the world...(more)

  • Hastings 50 Years a City Hastings 50 Years a City

    Hastings is hosting three weeks of excellent entertainment, from 1-21 September, to reminisce on the past 50 years, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future...(more)

  • Hastings Blossom Festival 2006 Hastings Blossom Festival 2006

    The annual Hastings spring festival, running from 15-24 September, celebrates the arrival of spring. This year's line up is even bigger than usual, with some of New Zealand's most talented individuals...(more)

  • The Press Christchurch Writers' Festival 2006 The Press Christchurch Writers' Festival 2006

    Along with many acclaimed New Zealand writers, this year's Christchurch Writers' Festival will feature 17 international authors in 40 sessions over the long weekend of 8-10 September...(more)

  • Burton New Zealand Open 2006, New Zealand 2006 Free Ski Open New Zealand 2006 Free Ski Open, Burton New Zealand Open 2006

    Come done and view two of the biggest skiing and snowboarding competitions in New Zealand, with athletes from the world over participating, held at Snow Park NZ and Treble Cone...(more)

  • All Blacks, New Zealand Rugby 2006 All Blacks, New Zealand Rugby 2006

    Don't miss this year's Tri Nations and Bledisloe Cup rugby games in New Zealand. Join other rugby fans and cheer on the All Blacks, the most dominant team in all of rugby history...(more)

  • Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival 2006 Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival 2006

    Featuring over 50 acts from New Zealand and over the world, the Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival happens on the weekend of 11-13 August. Each morning there are street performances to enjoy...(more)

  • Lindauer Queenstown Winter Festival 2006 Lindauer Queenstown Winter Festival 2006

    Join New Zealand's biggest winter party in the town that invented bungy jumping. Be there from 23rd June to 2nd July to catch all the street parties, fireworks, live concerts, glitzy balls, undie racing...(more)

  • NZ International Comedy Festival NZ International Comedy Festival

    This month's featured event showcases the 2006 ODDFELLOWS New Zealand International Comedy Festival, which runs throughout the country for 3 weeks of hilarity. Join the comedy crew for some hilarious entertainment..(more)

  • The Winning Collection The Winning Collection

    This month's featured event showcases The Winning Collection from the magical experience that is the World of Wearable Art, and combines it with an array of beautifully restored classic cars...(more)

  • Hokitika Wildfoods Festival Hokitika Wildfoods Festival

    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...(more)

  • Lions Tour 2005 British Lions Tour 2005

    New Zealand hosted the British and Irish Lions Tour 2005 with 11 rugby matches including 3 test matches against the All Blacks. The Lions Tour was the 11th and the first rugby tour...(more)

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