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Oceania -> New Zealand -> Nationwide

Rugby World Cup 2011 New Zealand The world's top 20 rugby nations go head to head in 48 test matches. The 7th Rugby World Cup takes place in Sep - Oct 2011 in New Zealand, the unofficial home of rugby culture. Rugby games will be held throughout NZ with the Final at Eden Park in Auckland. Information on RWC fixtures, venues, host towns, teams, tickets plus RWC accommodation & travel. More Info & Photos >>>>>     Visit Website >>>>>

Culture Vulture New Zealand Events Guide Music, sports, festivals, art, food & wine, travel info Searchable New Zealand events calendar & entertainment guide. Find out whats on around the country plus listings of local accommodation, transport and other helpful regional tourism info. Gigs, theatre, exhibitions, wine & food festivals, fashion, sporting events, reviews. Comprehensive and easy to use. Visit Website >>>>>

New Zealand Rugby World Cup 2011 Information News, shopping, rugby links and travel information Information for planning your trip to the Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand - links to accommodation, transport & tours. Online rugby shopping, news, games schedules and team information for the Rugby World Cup is posted as it becomes available. Visit Website >>>>>

Chooseyourevent.com New Zealand Corporate Events, Destination Management, Zorbing, Adventure Trips

Eventfinder The definitive guide to what's on around New Zealand

Entertainment NZ Find all aspects of entertainment in NZs main centres and tourism hot spots

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Bay of Islands -> Bay of Islands Wide

Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival  13th, 14th, 15th August 2010. About 40 bands in great venues

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Auckland -> Central Auckland

New Zealand Fashion Week 21-25 September 2010 Exhibitions, commerce, showcases, events and parties The best of New Zealand's fashion design on show at New Zealand Fashion Week 2010, featuring a wide range of both established and emerging brands. This annual event held at the Viaduct Harbour Marine Village attracts fashion lovers from far & wide, including media, buyers, models, designers & international guests. More Info & Photos >>>>>     Visit Website >>>>>

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. More Info & Photos >>>>>     Visit Website >>>>>

adidas Auckland Marathon 31 Oct 2010 Auckland's annual road running race Thousands of competitors from throughout New Zealand and overseas take the opportunity to run along some of Auckland's most scenic terrain. Includes Half & Quarter Marathons, 5km Run & Walk and Kids Marathon. Enjoy live music & entertainment at the Party in the Park post event. More Info & Photos >>>>>     Visit Website >>>>>

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Auckland -> West Auckland

Ezekiel 33 Trust embracing communities, free fun days and events for families and folks of all ages.

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Waikato -> Hamilton

NZ National Fieldays Mystery Creek Hamilton 15-18 June 2011 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. More Info & Photos >>>>>     Visit Website >>>>>

The Waikato Home & Garden Show Claudelands Events Centre Hamilton

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Coromandel -> Coromandel Wide

Coromandel Music Info about local music, gigs, bands, radio and email newsletter for regulars updates If you are interested in music on the Coromandel, sign up for regular email updates or visit this page for current information. Gigs, concerts, events and festival, band and links to streaming music. Culture Vulture knows! Visit Website >>>>>

Coromandel Pohutukawa Festival Range of activities, taking place right around the peninsula

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Coromandel -> East Coast Coromandel

Whitianga Scallop Festival 28 August 2010 Great food, wine & entertainment for the whole family! The Whitianga Scallop Festival is an iconic food & wine event held annually in August. 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. More Info & Photos >>>>>     Visit Website >>>>>

Mercury Bay Art Escape Free self drive art tour of open art studios over 2 long weekends in Feb /Mar

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Rotorua -> Rotorua City

Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon 30 April 2011 Annual marathon race plus 5km & 10km fun runs. The Rotorua Marathon attracts experienced and fresh runners and walkers to its picturesque course. Competitors from throughout New Zealand and overseas complete one full circuit around Lake Rotorua, starting and finishing in the Government Gardens. Includes 5km and 10km fun run & kids mini-marathon. Great spot prizes. More Info & Photos >>>>>     Visit Website >>>>>

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Taupo / Ruapehu -> Taupo Township

Ironman New Zealand - 5th March 2011 The world's original International Ironman race Ironman New Zealand is held each year on the shores of Lake Taupo amidst stunning scenery. One of the biggest sporting events in New Zealand with over 1200 competitors from 40 countries. Pre-race events and community support make for a great experience. More Info & Photos >>>>>     Visit Website >>>>>

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Hawkes Bay -> Napier

Art Deco Weekend Napier 15-20 February 2011 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! More Info & Photos >>>>>     Visit Website >>>>>

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Taranaki -> New Plymouth

WOMAD Festival New Plymouth 18-20 March 2011 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. More Info & Photos >>>>>     Visit Website >>>>>

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Wairarapa -> Martinborough

Toast Martinborough 21 November 2010 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. More Info & Photos >>>>>     Visit Website >>>>>

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Wellington -> Wellington City

Montana World of WearableArt Awards Show Wellington 23 Sep-3 Oct 2010 New Zealand's iconic art event The Montana World of WearableArtTM Awards Show is an annual non-stop spectacular held in Wellington. Artists and designers from New Zealand and all around the world enter garments that are presented in a unique two hour theatrical extravaganza. More Info & Photos >>>>>     Visit Website >>>>>

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Nelson -> Motueka District

Good Vibes Skydive Boogie Motueka Dropzone - NZ’s largest annual skydiving & sport jumping boogie

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Kaikoura -> Kaikoura

Kaikoura Seafest 2 October 2010 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. More Info & Photos >>>>>     Visit Website >>>>>

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Christchurch -> Christchurch City

Royal New Zealand Show When Country Comes to Town. New Zealand's biggest and best A&P Show.

Salsa Fusion Latin Dance Studio - FREE Latin and Salsa dance classes and lessons in Christchurch

Christchurch Music Centre The perfect performance venue, a heritage buildings function centre

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Wanaka -> Wanaka Wide

Winter Games NZ August 2011 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. 10 days of thrilling competitions from snowboarding to figure skating and off-snow activities & entertainment in downtown Queenstown & Wanaka. More Info & Photos >>>>>     Visit Website >>>>>

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Wanaka -> Wanaka Town

Warbirds over Wanaka 6-8 April 2012 One of the world's premier Warbirds Airshows For three days over Easter, Lake Wanaka becomes centre-stage for an extravaganza of aerial action that will delight aviation buffs, families and those wanting a superb day's entertainment. The Airshow is now a biennial centre piece of Central Otago's tourist attractions. More Info & Photos >>>>>     Visit Website >>>>>

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Queenstown -> Queenstown Wide

100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games Queenstown August 2011 Elite winter sports competition & spectacle The biggest winter sports event outside the Winter Olympics held during August in Otago NZ. 10 days of thrilling competitions featuring world class athletes in 26 snow sports from snowboarding to figure skating and off-snow activities & entertainment in downtown Queenstown & Wanaka. More Info & Photos >>>>>     Visit Website >>>>>

Queenstown Winter Festival 25th June - 4th July 2010 The Southern Hemisphere's biggest winter party

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Queenstown -> Central Queenstown

ASB Queenstown Jazzfest 21-25 October 2010 5 days of fantastic music, over 50 bands & 200 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. More Info & Photos >>>>>     Visit Website >>>>>

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Central Otago -> Central Otago Wide

Goldrush MultiSport Event 19-21 March 2011 Kayaking, running, mountain & road biking in Central Otago Goldrush is a 375km multi-sport race, set in the back country of Central Otago following the old trails opened up by the pioneers in their search for gold. Conducted over 3 days with 11 stages, the event is fun, friendly & affordable with a great atmosphere. More Info & Photos >>>>>     Visit Website >>>>>

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Central Otago -> Alexandra / Otago Rail Trail

Winter Games NZ August 2011 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. 10 days of thrilling competitions from snowboarding to figure skating and off-snow activities & entertainment in downtown Queenstown & Wanaka. More Info & Photos >>>>>     Visit Website >>>>>

Oceania -> New Zealand -> Dunedin / Coastal Otago -> Dunedin City

Winter Games NZ August 2011 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. 10 days of thrilling competitions from snowboarding to figure skating and off-snow activities & entertainment in downtown Queenstown & Wanaka. More Info & Photos >>>>>     Visit Website >>>>>

Worldwide

International Rugby World Cup Information Rugby Sevens Dubai 2009, NZ RWC 2011 & other competitions Info about upcoming rugby world cup events & other international rugby competitions. News, games schedules, accommodation, transport and tour information. See the All Blacks, Lions, Springboks, French, Wallabies and other international teams in the Rugby World Cup for a special experience. Online shopping for rugby gear and other rugby related links on site as well.