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New Zealand entertainment attractions to suit all tastes and budgets including theatre, opera, music, concerts, family shows, free events, movies, nightlife, pubs, casinos, gambling and horse racing.
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Bluff Oyster & Food Festival 26 May 2012
Deliciously fresh seafood, fine wine & great entertainment! The annual Bluff Oyster & Food Festival features a mouth watering array of food and beverages with the renowned Bluff Oyster the star of the show. Other activities include oyster eating & opening races, a fashion show and a varied programme of musical entertainment throughout the day. 
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NZ National Fieldays Mystery Creek Hamilton 13-16 June 2012
New Zealand's premier agribusiness event National Fieldays is held over 4 days each June attracting over 120,000 visitors from New Zealand & overseas. Over 1,000 exhibitors, cutting edge agricultural technology and innovation plus workshops, competitions, sheep dog trials, fashion show & more.
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Beach Hop Whangamata 28 March-1st April 2012
Rock'n'Roll festival, classic cars, music & other events The Whangamata Beachhop is a five day festival celebrating the 50's & 60's rock'n'roll era. Held annually in March on the Coromandel Peninsula, the programme includes classic car & hot rod parades, bands & music, competitions, fashion shows & many other events.
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NZI Rugby Sevens 3-4 February 2012 Wellington
Great rugby, great festival, great weekend! The NZI Rugby Sevens is Wellington's biggest party of the year! Held annually in February at Westpac Stadium, excited fans can expect two action packed days & nights of rugby, costumes & partying! Other events include a colourful Street Parade & massive Street Party on the Saturday night.
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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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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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Marlborough Wine Festival 9 February 2013
New Zealand's most successful food & wine festival. The Marlborough Wine Festival is held annually in February at Montana Brancott Estate. Festival goers have the opportunity to sample a unique selection of Marlborough wines, gourmet cuisine & delicious local produce, while being entertained by some of New Zealand's top performers.
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ASB Queenstown Jazzfest 18-22 October 2012
5 days of fantastic music, over 50 bands & 150 performers The annual ASB Queenstown Jazzfest is Queenstown's major springtime event. It brings music to the masses in a 5 day live music celebration which showcases a breadth of jazz styles from New Zealand and around the world. Soak up the jazz music and atmosphere or enter the Jumpstart Jazz Competition for talented young musicians.
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Hokitika Wild Food Festival 10 March 2012
World famous for it's extremely wild culinary experience! The iconic annual Hokitika Wildfoods Festival on the West Coast celebrates New Zealand's indigenous food and gives the festival goer a 'wild' experience that they will never forget. With live music & entertainment throughout the day and an emphasis on novel, tasty & healthy wildfood, this is a uniquely wild day out.
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National Jazz Festival 5-9 April 2012
New Zealand & international jazz musicians playing in Tauranga. An iconic annual NZ music event, the Tauranga National Jazz Festival attracts more than 60,000 people to events during the long Easter weekend. Enjoy quality jazz concerts, community entertainment at outdoor venues in downtown Tauranga and the Historic Village, Jazz River Boat and more.
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Rhythm & Vines, 29-31 December 2012 Gisborne
Summer music festival extravaganza at Waiohika Estate. New Zealand's premiere three-day festival Rhythm & Vines promises an exciting, upbeat experience at the stunning Waiohika Estate in Gisborne. Just 10 minutes away from the city and surf, the idyllic vineyard venue is world class, with multiple acts performing over numerous stages throughout the three days.
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New Zealand Fashion Week, 3-9 September 2012
Showcasing the best of NZ Fashion to the world. The best of New Zealand's fashion design is on show to the world at the annual New Zealand Fashion Week, featuring a wide range of both established and emerging labels. Fashion lovers also have the chance to get involved through Fashion WEEKEND and the Designer Selection Shows.
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Otago Festival of the Arts 5-14 October 2012
Celebrating the Arts - Music, Theatre, Dance, Visual Art In Dunedin, the biennial Otago Festival of the Arts has earned a reputation for its huge pulling power of excellent and extra-ordinary international and national acts. A showcase of artistic excitement, style, panache, superb performance & pure indulgence, the programme includes, dance, theatre, music, opera, literature & visual arts performances.
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Pohutukawa Festival 23 Nov-9 Dec 2012
Full programme of events to celebrate summer on the Coromandel. The Pohutukawa Festival is held annually in November when the Pohutukawa flowers are starting to bloom around the Coromandel coastline. A full programme of events includes art, music, culture, cuisine, diving & more - showcasing the unique jewels of the Coromandel Peninsula.
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Auckland International Carnival 10 November 2012
Bringing Auckland together in a 1 day extravaganza Experience the dazzling spectacular of 'Carnival'! One day festival extravaganza, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the melting pot of cultures and people that makes Auckland unique. Costume parade & global village, carnival concert, cultural groups, youth zone for kids, carnival rides & much more.
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Festival of Colour Wanaka 16-21 April 2013
A celebration of the arts, music, theatre, dance and film. The Southern Lakes Festival of Colour is a biennial celebration of the arts. Six exciting days and nights of astounding performances and inspiring exhibitions set against the spectacular autumnal backdrop of the Southern Lakes. The festival programme includes music, theatre & dance, visual arts, Schoolfest, street performers & more.
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Kaikoura Seafest 5 October 2012
A smorgasboard of fine food, wine & entertainment for all the family Kaikoura's premier festival featuring wine & food from the region. Held annually on the first Saturday in October, Seafest offers an impressive variety of products presented in many weird & wonderfully creative ways with continuous live entertainment all day.
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Rhythm & Alps Music Festival, Terrace Downs
The biggest little festival under NZ's Southern Alps! Taking its award-winning festival down south, Rhythm and Vines is holding a new sister festival in Canterbury in December! The new festival Rhythm & Alps will be held over two days, 28 & 29 December at the picturesque Terrace Downs resort at the base of Mt Hutt (50 minutes drive from Christchurch).
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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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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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WOMAD Festival New Plymouth 15-17 March 2013
A musical journey around the world WOMAD is a spectacular and colourful world music and dance festival held annually over three days in March at the stunning TSB Bowl & Brooklands Park, New Plymouth. Enjoy artists and food from around the world, workshops, cooking demonstrations and a family friendly atmosphere.
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Toast Martinborough 18 November 2012
Experience New Zealand's premier wine, food and music festival Join 10,000 food & wine lovers for a fabulous and memorable day out. Sample, savour & celebrate at this annual event bringing together the unbeatable combination of premium Wairarapa wines, outstanding food and great music within a charming village atmosphere.
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Hawkes Bay A&P Show 17-19 October 2012
Trade sites, rodeo, fencing, livestock, wood chopping & more. The Hawke's Bay A&P Show, hosted by the Hawke's Bay A&P Society, is the largest event held in Hawke's Bay. Bringing together town and country, the show offers a wide range of products & services for sale, live stock competitions, amusement rides & free entertainment for the whole family.
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Whitianga Scallop Festival 15 September 2012
Great food, wine & entertainment for the whole family! The Whitianga Scallop Festival is an iconic food & wine event held annually in September. Indulge in scallop cuisine creations & soak up Whitianga's harbour vista as some of NZ's best live bands play on one of four stages. Celebrity chefs, cook off's, competitions and fun for the kids also feature.
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ASB Tennis Classic / Heineken Open Auckland January 2013
Major annual international tennis tournament The ASB Classic Women's International and the Heineken Open Men's International take place each year at the ASB Tennis Centre Parnell. A must on the summer social calendar, sunshine, strawberries, action, glamour & some of the biggest names in the game.
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Winter Games NZ August 2013
Major winter sports event with world-class athletes & 26 snow sports The biggest winter sports event outside the Winter Olympics held every 2 years during August in Otago NZ. 16 days of thrilling competitions from snowboarding to figure skating and off-snow activities & entertainment in downtown Queenstown & Wanaka.
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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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Parachute Music Festival Hamilton 25-28 January 2013
The happiest little festival on earth! Held annually in January at the Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton, the Parachute Music Festival lasts for four days and three nights. It is the Southern Hemisphere's largest Christian music festival, featuring music, guest speakers, amusement rides & attractions, food & shopping, talent competitions, themed parties & much more.
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SKYCITY Queenstown Casino The perfect place for a big night out! Experience the excitement of playing casino games with 86 gaming machines and 8 gaming tables, including blackjack, roulette, baccarat and poker. Enjoy the free live entertainment line up and taste great value food at Wild Thyme Bar and Restaurant. R20. Website >>>>> |
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Soul Sax Plus Coromandel based, specialising in soul, latin, blues, reggae, jazz and originals. Paul and Jani play music for all occasions and venues anywhere, including festivals & fairs, restaurants, cafes and bars, corporate functions, weddings, parties and private functions. Vocals, clarinet, tenor and soprano saxophone, sequencing and keyboard. Website >>>>> |
