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New Zealand cultural & heritage attractions including a wide range of museums, historic buildings and heritage trails tracing New Zealand's pioneering early settlers. Experience New Zealand's unique Maori culture with marae visits (meeting place), Maori songs, kapa haka, concerts & hangi (feast).
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Westfield Style Pasifika
Stunning garments, cultural performances & Pacific Pride. Westfield Style Pasifika is a 2 hour entertainment spectacular of traditional and contemporary fashion, dance and music. This iconic event & Awards is recognised for launching some of this country's finest design and performance talent and showcasing New Zealand's raw and indigenous style. NOTE: There will be no Style Pasifika event held in 2012. 
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The Kauri Museum at Matakohe
One of the country's most amazing theme museums. Award-winning museum and must-see attraction for visitors to Northland and the nearby Waipoua Forest. Fascinating displays tell the story of the early pioneers and kauri timber. Restored machinery, antique kauri furniture & world's largest collection of kauri gum. Open 9am-5pm daily (except Christmas day).
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Auckland's Matariki Festival June - July
Celebrates Maori New Year with over 100 events & activities The Matariki Festival is a celebration of Maori culture, language, spirit and people. This annual Auckland event has a broad range of activities running through the months of June and July. Art workshops & displays, flax weaving, kapa haka performances, music, storytime, movies & many other events.
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Art Deco Weekend Napier 13-17 February 2013
Come & celebrate a bygone era, the 1920-30's & Art Deco. The Art Deco Weekend Summer Festival celebrates the elegant and stylish 1920-30's. Join the thousands who put on their Deco duds and enjoy the many events & activities held throughout the weekend. Held on the 3rd full weekend in February, this annual Napier event has a magic all of it's own and is one not to be missed!
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Pasifika Festival
The world's largest Pacific Island cultural festival held annually in March The Pasifika Festival celebrates the unique cultures of the Pacific Island communities and NZ. Featuring traditional and contemporary entertainment and the hugely popular Festival Day with its variety of stalls, delicious Pacific food and more.
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Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival
10th, 11th, 12th August 2012. Over 40 bands in great venues. Top acts from NZ and Australia. The Bay of Islands comes alive with the sounds of smooth jazz and sultry blues. 3 days of music, over 150 hours of quality jazz and blues at 6 fantastic venues and in the streets of Paihia, Haruru Falls and Russell.
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National Army Museum, Waiouru Examine NZ's military history through the eyes of it's soldiers. Be inspired by the stories of courage, loyalty & comradeship, learn about NZ participation in conflicts worldwide, view the unique collections of military equipment, medals & memorabilia. Research Library & Cafe on site. Open daily except Xmas Day 9am-4.30pm. Website >>>>> |
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Air Force Museum FREE ADMISSION-Open daily 10am - 5pm. Discover one of the world's premier military aviation collections at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand; from aircraft, engines and assorted parts to medals, pin-ups and parachute-silk wedding dresses. Marvel at our collection, fly a simulator, take a guided tour and step back in time in our 1940's home. Website >>>>> |
