Archived New Zealand Events 2014

• Air New Zealand Queenstown International Marathon - 22nd NOV 2014

  A new international running festival incorporating 42km, 21km, 10km and 3km kids run options. Set between the backdrop of the world renowned Crown and Remarkable mountain ranges, and taking in the best highlights of... (more)

• Canterbury A&P Show - 12th - 14th NOV 2014

  From humble beginnings in gorse paddocks, the annual Canterbury A&P Show has grown to become part of the fabric of the region, greeted with excitement and anticipation by rural communities throughout the country... (more)

• New Zealand Cup and Show Week 2014 - 7th - 15th NOV

  New Zealand's most vibrant and exciting spring festival, New Zealand Cup and Show Week, kicks off on Friday 7th November 2014 and includes the exciting Christchurch Casino New Zeland Trotting Cup... (more)

• Rotorua Home & Garden Show 2014 - 31st OCT - 2nd NOV

  10:00am-5:00pm daily. Energy Events Centre, Queen's Drive, Rotorua. Adult: $3.00, Under 16 Free. Massive show-only specials, upcoming trends, innovative products and expert advice for your home and garden... (more)

• Hamilton Half Marathon - 5th OCT 2014

  Hit the pavement and challenge yourself to the half marathon, a 5km or 10km run/walk or get the kids in to the 2km run. Entries are now open for the 2014 event so get in quick.... (more)

• Kaikoura Seafest - 4th OCT 2014

  Seafest 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 fine food, wines, and beverages featured are predominantly... (more)

• Wellington Home & Garden Show 2014 - 26th - 28th SEP 2014

  Fri & Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5. Westpac Stadium, Waterloo Quay, Wellington. Adult: $8.00, Senior Special Friday Only $5.00, Under 16 Free. Massive show-only specials, upcoming trends, innovative products and expert advice for your home and garden... (more)

• World of Wearable Arts 2014 - 25th SEP - 12th OCT

  The World of WearableArt (WOW) mission is to take art off the wall and out of static display and to adorn the body in wildly wonderful ways. To celebrate this creativity in lavish and unique spectaculars... (more)

• Tokoroa Torpedo 7 Day Night Thriller - 13th SEP 2014

  Individuals and teams take on the awesome Cougar Mountain Bike Park circuit which has been designed to cater for all rider ability levels, completing as many laps as they can in the timeframe... (more)

• The Great New Zealand Food Show - 6th - 7th SEP 2014

  The Great NZ Food Show is set to turn Mystery Creek's pavilion in to a culinary wonderland this September. With demonstrations, competitions, specialty areas and an abundance of culinary delights... (more)

• Whitianga Scallop Festival - 6th SEP 2014

  One of New Zealand's most popular seafood events, the Whitianga Scallop Festival will once again see 60 cuisine stands turning out mouth watering dishes. Entertainment from iconic New Zealand... (more)

• The North Face Freeski Open of New Zealand - 2nd - 6th SEP 2014

  Halfpipe, slopestyle and big mountain skiers compete in the largest multi-discipline open freeski event in the southern hemisphere. Attracting skiers from across the globe, the event is internationally recognised... (more)

• Totem by Cirque Du Soleil - 22nd Aug - 28th SEP 2014

  Cirque du Soleil returns to Auckland with a spectacular show presented under the much-loved blue and yellow Big Top. Totem traces the awe-inspiring journey of the human species from its original amphibian state... (more)

• Visa Wellington On a Plate - 15th - 31st AUG 2014

  New Zealand's largest and tastiest culinary festival serves good times and great deals every August. Established in 2009, Visa Wellington On a Plate sees foodies flock to the country's capital for two weeks of mouthwatering events... (more)

• New Zealand International Film Festival - 31st JUL - 21st SEP 2014

  Every winter the NZ International Film Festival (NZIFF) brings the best and brightest of world cinema straight from the international circuit to the giant screens of New Zealand... (more)

• Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival - 12th - 18th JUL

  In July Dunedin offers an extra magical flavour, especially for anyone mad about chocolate. The Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival week is packed full of chocolate-themed events for the whole family to enjoy. Be sure not to miss the... (more)

• Marlborough Home & Garden Show 2014 - 4th - 6th JUL 2014

  10:00am-5:00pm daily. Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, Kinross Street, Blenheim. Adult: $5.00, Senior Special Friday Only $3.00, Under 16 Free. Massive show-only specials, upcoming trends, innovative products and expert advice for your home... (more)

• Queenstown Winter Festival - 20th - 29th JUN 2014

  The 10-day Queenstown Winter Festival is not to be missed! The town will be a-buzz with over 40,000 people celebrating the arrival of winter in true Queenstown style. The festival celebrates Queenstown's unique culture and community with street parties, fireworks, jazz, comedy, Mardi Gras and much more... (more)

• Bluff Oyster and Food Festival - 24th May 2014

  This annual event has a unique Southland flavour. The Bluff Oyster and Food Festival is complemented by a wide variety of seafoods including Crayfish, Paua (Abalone), Scallops, Salmon, Blue Cod and Whitebait. Join friendly locals and visitors for a taste of Bluff... (more)

• Waitakere Home & Garden Show 2014 - 23rd - 25th May 2014

  10:00am-5:00pm daily. Trusts Stadium Arena, Central Park Drive, Henderson. Adult: $8.00, Senior Special - Friday Only: $4.00, Under 16 Free. Massive show-only specials, upcoming trends, innovative products and expert advice for your home and garden... (more)

• Hawke's Bay Better Home & Living Show 2014 - 16th - 18th May 2014

  Open 10:00am-5:00pm daily. Pettigrew Green Arena, Gloucester Street, Taradale. Adult: $6.00, Senior Special - Friday Only: $3.00, Under 16 Free. Massive show-only specials, upcoming trends, innovative products and expert advice for your home and garden – all with a focus on sustainability and the environment... (more)

• Wellington Better Home & Living Show - 2nd - 4th May 2014

  Westpac Stadium, Waterloo Quay, Wellington. Adult: $8.00, Senior Special - Friday Only: $5.00, Under 16 Free. Massive show-only specials, upcoming trends, innovative products and expert advice for your home and garden – all with a focus on sustainability and the environment... (more)

• Queenstown Blues & Roots Festival - 26th April 2014

  This non-stop, full production music festival kicks off when gates open at 10.30am at the Queenstown Events Centre. The festival features a stunning line-up of well known national and international acts, including The Doobie Brothers, Elvis Costello and The Imposters, Fly My Pretties, The Black Seeds and many more... (more)

• Arrowtown Autumn Festival - 25th April - 4th May 2014

  Now running for 29 years the Arrowtown Autumn Festival attracts large numbers of locals and visitors alike. Many long held festival traditions like the Art Exhibition, the Arts and Crafts Market and the Vintage Cars remain very popular today and each year new events are added to the programme to keep it fresh and interesting... (more)

• Berba Croatian Harvest Celebration - 19th - 20th April 2014

  Join Soljans Estate Winery and celebrate the harvest, Croatian style. There will be grape stomping, folk dancers, winery tours, wine tastings, Easter eggs and more! The Croatian Harvest Celebration - Berba - will be held over Easter weekend: Saturday 19th, Sunday 20th and Monday 21st April 2014, 9am - 5pm (closed Good Friday 18th April)... (more)

• Warbirds Over Wanaka - 18th - 20th April 2014

  This amazing biennial event is held at Wanaka Airport and offers fun for the whole family. Enjoy awesome air displays from all kinds of aircraft including dozens operated by the RNZAF including Sioux, Seasprite and Iroquois helicopters, Corsair, Kittyhawk and Mustang fighters and Vampire and Strikemaster jets... (more)

• Taupo Home & Garden Show 2014 - 28th - 30th March 2014

  10:00am–5:00pm daily. Great Lake Centre, Story Place. All ages welcome. Adult: $5.00, Senior Special - Friday Only: $3.00, Under 16 Free. Massive show-only specials, upcoming trends, innovative products and expert advice for your home and garden... (more)

• Balloons Over Waikato - 26th - 30th March 2014

  Balloons Over Waikato is New Zealand's premier hot air ballooning event! Free admission! Join us for our amazing event featuring special shaped balloons, loads of entertainment and a number of fun filled activities. Enjoy the excitement of a hot air balloon ride and don't forget to take your camera with you... (more)

• North Shore Home & Garden Show 2014 - 21st - 23rd March 2014

  Fri & Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5. North Shore Events Centre, off Porana Rd, Glenfield, Auckland. Adult: $8.00, Senior Special - Friday Only: $4.00, Under 16 Free. Massive show-only specials, upcoming trends, innovative products and expert advice for your home and garden... (more)

• Balloons Over Wairarapa - 13th - 16th March 2014

  The 2014 Balloons Over Wairarapa programme offers a variety of different opportunities to see the hot air balloons in action. Everyone is bound to enjoy the highlight of the 2014 festival the Trust House Night Glow... (more)

• Pasifika Festival 2014 - 8th - 9th March 2014

  Pasifika Festival 2014 will feature 11 unique villages that showcase the cultures of 11 Pacific nations - the Cook Islands, Fiji, Hawaii, Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, Tahiti, Tonga, Tokelau, Tuvalu and New Zealand - as well as shared Pan-Pacific areas made up of stalls retailing products from a variety of Pacific Islands... (more)

• Wildfoods Festival - 8th March 2014

  Each year the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival attracts thousands of people to Hokitika to celebrate the variety of wild foods that New Zealand has to offer. From huhu grubs and earthworm dishes to raw fish and crayfish, you can tease your taste buds with something from this unique festival... (more)

• Ellerslie International Flower Show - 26th Feb - 2nd March 2014

  The Ellerslie International Flower Show offers horticultural, floral and landscape design businesses the opportunity to showcase the best they have to offer. This annual gardening and lifestyle extravaganza attracts a global audience of garden designers, garden lovers and international media, championing the best of garden design and trends... (more)

• AMI Round the Bays - 23rd February 2014

  Come join in the buzz of Wellington's biggest fun run and walk on Sunday 23rd February 2014. Featuring three events: 6.5km Fun Run/Walk, 10km Run and the ISC Lenco Half Marathon. Enjoy a picturesque course which winds its way around Wellington's stunning inner city harbour... (more)

• Hertz Rugby Sevens - 7th - 8th February 2014

  Every year 35,000 fans flock to Wellington for the Sevens, but for more than just for the rugby. The tournament is known just as much for its party atmosphere and fancy dress. Sixteen countries from all over the world compete in a two day action packed tournament... (more)

• Parachute Music Festival - 24th - 26th January 2014

  The Parachute Music Festival - "the happiest little festival on earth" - has become an icon of the Kiwi summer drawing crowds of over 25,000 to Hamilton. The drug and alcohol-free festival promotes Christian values, with performers challenging and inspiring audiences through their music... (more)

• World Buskers Festival - 16th - 26th January 2014

  The 2014 Buskers Festival promises to carry on the tradition of this popular event with over fifty talented street performers, comedians, fringe artists, musicians and visual artists who are destined to leave audiences mesmerised and in awe. There really is something for everyone to enjoy... (more)