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.
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Listed below are some of the past events that happened around New Zealand in 2012.
Archived Events
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Waiuku Christmas Display - 1st - 24th December 2012Looking for the Christmas feeling amid the rush and clatter of the pre-Christmas season? It is alive and well, and to be found at the Waiuku Memorial Town Hall. The display is open to Christmas lovers of all ages. Catch the Glenbrook Vintage Train to "Santa's Wonderland" in Waiuku. The train will arrive into Waiuku on selected Sundays.... (more)
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Pohutukawa Festival - 23rd November - 23rd December 2012Kick off summer in the Coromandel in style. Highlights of the 2012 Pohutukawa Festival include the Pohutukawa Wearable Arts, Music Festivals, The Coromandel Dive Festival, Launch and Wine Trails, Wine Match Dinners, Markets, Family fun days, Crimson Cruises of Mercury Bay and much more... (more)
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Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park - Auckland - 8th December 2012Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park is the biggest, happiest, most magical, musical extravaganza on the kiwi calendar! Everyone will enjoy watching some of New Zealand's top singers, dancers and bands as they ignite the stage to present the 19th annual Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park at the Auckland Domain... (more)
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National Jandal Day - 7th December 2011Get everyone you know together, have some fun and support National Jandal Day by wearing, throwing and decorating your jandals or hold a jandal cake bake off with friends and family. Add a pair of jandals (flip-flops) to your outfit on the 7th December to show your support of a great charity... (more)
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Canterbury A&P Show - 14th - 16th November 2012In 2012 Canterbury is celebrating its 150th Show. The anniversary will be celebrated with the entire country through events/activities targeted at showcasing all that Canterbury has to offer. There are many things to see and do at the show, which is sure to keep visitors of all ages entertained... (more)
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Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park - Christchurch - 24th November 2012Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park is the biggest, happiest, most magical, musical extravaganza on the kiwi calendar! Families will love watching some of New Zealand's top singers, dancers and bands as they ignite the stage to present the 17th annual Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park at Hagley Park in Christchurch... (more)
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New Zealand Cup & Show Week - 10th - 17th November 2012Spring is officially here and the country is coming to town! Get your outfit ready and start planning your week of exciting entertainment at New Zealand's premier racing, agriculture and fashion event. Cup & Show Week features the very best in harness racing, gallops action, fashion, livestock, trade exhibits, competitions, live music... (more)
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Queenstown Jazz Festival - 19th - 21st October 2012Local, national and international artists showcase their talents across all genres of jazz as they take part in a three-day musical feast around Queenstown at Labour Weekend. From cool blues and big band swing to funky R&B and Latin beats there's something to get everyone's toes tapping... (more)
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TSS Earnslaw Centenary Celebrations - 14th - 22nd October 2012This is a once-in-a-century event not to be missed! Join in the week-long party to celebrate the 100th birthday of the TSS Earnslaw, the last hand coal-fired, passenger-carrying steamship in the Southern Hemisphere. Events include special lake cruises, entertainment, food and lots of activities for the family... (more)
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Kaikoura Seafest - 6th October 2012Seafest is Kaikoura's premier festival, which features wine and food from the region, and celebrates the abundance of the ocean, land and all it represents for the Kaikoura region. The festival is a taste, sight and sound extravaganza for those who enjoy good food, good company and a good time... (more)
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Brancott Estate World of Wearable Art - 27th September - 7th October 2012The Brancott Estate World of Wearable Art Awards Show is an annual non-stop spectacular held in Wellington, New Zealand. Artists and designers from New Zealand and all around the world enter garments that are presented in a unique two hour show of choreography, music, lighting and special effects... (more)
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Whitianga Scallop Festival - 15th September 2012The Whitianga Scallop Festival is a weekend of celebrating Coromandel seafood and cuisine. One of New Zealand's most popular seafood events, the festival will feature cuisine stands turning out mouth watering dishes, entertainment from iconic New Zealand performers, seafood cooking demonstrations and more... (more)
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New Zealand Fashion Week - 3rd - 9th September 2012From Monday 3rd September right through to Sunday 9th September, the brand new Viaduct Events Centre will be abuzz with thousands of people. The best of New Zealand's fashion designers will once again be on show with this year's schedule featuring a wide range of both established and emerging brands... (more)
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New Zealand Fashion Week - 3rd - 9th September 2012
From Monday 3rd September right through to Sunday 9th September, the brand new Viaduct Events Centre will be abuzz with thousands of people. The best of New Zealand's fashion designers will once again be on show with this year's schedule featuring a wide range of both established and emerging brands... (more)
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Remarkables Ice & Mixed Festival - 16th - 19th August 2012This festival brings together the top winter alpine climbers from around New Zealand and aims to advance and promote modern mixed climbing. It showcases the new and existing route potential on NZ's most accessible multi-pitch winter training area and is all about sharing local knowledge and forming new climbing partnerships... (more)
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Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival - 10th - 12th August 2012Be in the Bay of Islands as it comes alive with the sounds of smooth jazz and sultry blues. Enjoy three days of music featuring top acts from New Zealand, Australia and the USA. The performers will be spread out across six fantastic venues in Paihia, Haruru Falls and Russell. Don't miss out, book your tickets today... (more)
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Hokonui Fashion Design Awards - 27th - 28th July 2012The Hokonui Fashion Design Awards celebrates 24 years of emerging talent in New Zealand fashion this year. This exciting annual competition is for amateur designers and is held in Gore over two consecutive evenings at the new and improved Gore Town & Country Stadium. It's the longest running fashion design awards of its type in NZ... (more)
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Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival - 7th - 13th JulyDunedin offers visitors a host of attractions and entertainment to enjoy no matter what time of year it is, but July offers an extra magical flavour, especially for anyone mad about chocolate. The carnival week is packed full of chocolate-themed events for all the family to enjoy... (more)
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Queenstown Winter Festival - 22nd June - 1st July 2012Winter kicks off each year at the end of June with the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival, the Southern Hemisphere's biggest winter party. This not to be missed 10-day festival is a celebration of Queenstown's unique culture and community with street parties, fireworks, jazz, comedy, Mardi Gras and more... (more)
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New Zealand Tango Festival - 19th - 26th June 2011Celebrating eleven years of the New Zealand Tango Festival, we are very excited to present a programme filled with special guests, international masters, performances and special treats packed into every corner of the ten day programme, held in Wellington. The week starts with intensive courses run by our international masters... (more)
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Riverrun Trail Series October 2011 to May 2012A trail run race series comprising 4 races; Oct 2011 - Race 1 - The Hawea River Track ~|~ Feb 2012 - Race 2 - The Clutha River Track ~|~ April 2012 - Race 3 - Damper Bay/Waterfall Creek Track ~|~ May 2012 - Race 4 - Bremner Bay/Outlet Track. Visit the website for further info... (more)
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Bluff Oyster and Food Festival - 26th May 2012What better way to enjoy Bluff hospitality than to be surrounded by mountains of fresh seafood and delicious food, fine wine and great entertainment. The Bluff Community will again throw open its doors and welcome enthusiastic oyster and food lovers to participate in a fun filled day... (more)
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Arrowtown Autumn Festival - 20th - 29th April 2012The 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)
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Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow - 6th - 8th April 2012This 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)
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Queenstown Bike Festival - 31st March - 9th April 2012Grab 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)
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Wildfoods Festival - 10th March 2012The 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)
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Ellerslie International Flower Show - 7th - 11th March 2012The 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)
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More FM Devonport Food, Wine and Music Festival - 18th - 19th February 2012With over 20 of New Zealand's top wineries and more than a dozen varieties of cuisine available, join us and be entertained by another excellent range of top NZ music acts. In 2012 we have the best line up ever, with Che Fu, Boh Runga and dDub as well as The Phoenix Foundation, Jan Hellriegel and Shona Laing... (more)
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Art Deco Weekend - 13th to 19th February 2012Napier, 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)
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Speight's Coast to Coast - 10th - 11th February 2012Since 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)
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World Buskers Festival - 19th - 29th January 2012The 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)
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Methven Summer School - 9th - 13th January 2012Registrations 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)
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Caroline Bay Carnival - 26th December 2011 - 8th January 2012This 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)
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Seeka Avocado Cafe Competition - 12th December 2011 - 14th January 2012Visit 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)
