5th March 2024 EventsDunedin operators are painting the town pink to celebrate the arrival of pop singer Pink who is playing at Forsyth Barr Stadium tonight.
28th February 2024 Events / OpinionInvestment in major events to promote less-frequented destinations may be a better option for tourism compared to popular hubs like Paris.
28th February 2024 Events / SportsMore than 2,000 athletes and many more supporters will compete in this weekend’s IRONMAN New Zealand event in Taupō.
20th February 2024 Events / FestivalAround 12,000 people converged on Wellington’s waterfront on Saturday night for the fireworks event at the Lunar New Year Festival.
15th February 2024 Events / OpinionBig events are a growing share of the tourism market and can provide important economic opportunities for destinations.
15th February 2024 EventsAuckland has more than 15 festivals on the way over the next two months.
14th February 2024 Events / FoodFoodies Local Guides is launching a new event in Christchurch this March to celebrate the vibrant world of street food.
13th February 2024 Cycling / EventsNine tracks around Picton’s Victoria Domain will be closed on Sunday for the fourth round of the Mountain Bike New Zealand National Cross Country Series 2024.
12th February 2024 EventsA new gin festival is launching in Greytown, Wairarapa this year.
1st February 2024 Events / WaitangiAbout $300,000 has been allocated to 35 community events commemorating Waitangi Day around the country.
29th January 2024 EventsThe Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter over the weekend attracted 55,000 spectators across the two days, says organisers.
26th January 2024 EventsThe inaugural Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series is taking place at Wynyard Quarter in Auckland this weekend.
16th January 2024 EventsRed Bull Cliff Diving World Series organisers are anticipating crowds of up to 30,000 across the two-day event in Auckland on 27-28 January 2024.
16th January 2024 Events / RealNZRealNZ has partnered with Pāmu to sponsor the mountain biking and running event The Mavora Explorer on 27 January 2024.
6th December 2023 Events / Lake TaupōAround 1,300 competitors are expected in Taupō this Saturday for IRONMAN 70.3.
10th November 2023 Events / Northland IncThe final 2023 round of submissions for the Northland Regional Events Fund have now opened.
9th November 2023 Beervana / EventsBeervana will return to Wellington’s Sky Stadium on 23 and 24 August 2024.
7th November 2023 EventsA diving event due to be held in Auckland this month has been postponed to respect a rāhui put in place from the ongoing effects of a sinkhole and waste discharging into the Waitematā Harbour.
3rd November 2023 Art / EventsNew Zealand’s largest outdoor art event is returning to Auckland’s Fort Takapuna this weekend.
1st November 2023 Events / TAUUp to 100,000 people could line the streets of Auckland’s central city this weekend for the Diwali Festival, according to Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.
31st October 2023 Events / MackenzieApplications for the next Mackenzie Regional Events Fund open tomorrow, 1 November, for events to be held in 2024 between 1 February and 31 December.
25th October 2023 Events / SportsMore than 14,000 people are expected to put their best feet forward for the Auckland Marathon this weekend.
20th October 2023 Cycling / EventsThe Skoda Cycling NZ Schools National Mountain Bike Championships earlier this month attracted around 1,400 people, including close to 500 riders.
19th October 2023 Art / EventsThe Raglan Arts Weekend is returning to the beachside town for its 13th year over Labour Weekend.
12th October 2023 Armageddon / EventsMore than 50,000 people are expected to attend the Armageddon festival at Auckland Showgrounds over Labour Weekend.
12th October 2023 Events / NZEAThe New Zealand Events Association has opened public nominations for New Zealand’s Favourite Event.
5th October 2023 Cycling / EventsThousands of athletes and supporters from New Zealand and overseas will descend on Taupō next month for the 45th anniversary of the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge.
5th October 2023 EventsThe Farmers Santa Parade in Auckland is back for its 90th year.
28th September 2023 Events / FoodThe Meatstock Festival’s food, music, and barbecue is coming to Mystery Creek Events Centre in Hamilton.
27th September 2023 EventsTauranga is lining up for an economic boost this summer from a varied lineup of events, music and entertainment.
25th September 2023 EventsClose to 1,000 people descended on Auckland’s Commercial Bay on Saturday for the Solstice Fashion Show.
22nd September 2023 Events / SportsThe government is contributing $5m to the future of Supercars events in New Zealand.
22nd September 2023 Events / HeritageThe Wellington Heritage Festival is set to showcase Te Whanganui-a-Tara and the region’s multicultural history once again.
20th September 2023 BEIA / EventsBut delegate numbers remain as strong as ever, say business events leaders.
19th September 2023 Events / Heart of the CityArt is returning to Auckland CBD as part of Heart of the City’s Artweek In The City event next month.
6th September 2023 Events / OpinionFestival organisers need to be able to manage their response to extreme weather events as summers are increasingly plagued by flooding and heatwaves.
29th August 2023 EventsAround 20,000 people are expected to visit Tauranga for the Zespri AIMS Games from 2 – 8 September.
9th August 2023 Events / NZEALast season saw an oversupply of events, which hurt ticket sales.
9th August 2023 EventsWellington will be hosting fireworks, footy, foodie events and films over the coming months, with a lot to follow its hosting of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
21st July 2023 Events / Winter DecoNapier’s Winter Deco Festival is an international affair this year, with ticket sales attracting visitors from the United States and Australia.
18th July 2023 Events / SportsPrime Minister Chris Hipkins says the FIFA Women’s World Cup is a big opportunity for New Zealand tourism.
17th July 2023 Events / HWTThe FIFA Women’s World Cup could bring more than 12,500 international travellers to and around Waikato during the tournament, according to Hamilton & Waikato Tourism.
10th July 2023 Events / SportsA new Rotorua festival targeting marathon lovers aims to attract 3,000 people at its first event on 10-11 November.
6th July 2023 Events / SportsThe Sail Grand Prix generated $13.9m for Christchurch’s regional economy and contributed to total visitor spend of $8.1m, according to the event’s organiser.
6th July 2023 Events / FundingUp to $70,000 is on offer for initiatives through Coromandel Regional Events Fund when it opens for applications next week.
5th July 2023 Art / EventsHokitika’s Junk2Funk wearable arts event is going national, with registration open to people all over the country and a month-long exhibition at the Hokitika Heritage Park.
22nd June 2023 Events / MEETINGSSouthern venues are seeing significant growth thanks to increased investment and development.
21st June 2023 Events / FieldaysThe largest agricultural event in Southern Hemisphere attracted just over 105,000 attendees over its four days.
2nd June 2023 EventsUpper Hutt City Council is now accepting applications from local event organisers to support a range of diverse events in the city.
31st May 2023 Events / Winter DecoThe Napier Art Deco Trust is gearing up for a special Winter Deco festival in July.
