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Central Plateau
A region of vast contrasts - from beautiful nature at its finest, to bleak, uninhabited landscape - the Lake Taupo and Ruapehu region shows the charm that only the central…
Surf guide: North Island
Our 15,000km coastline is a surf supermarket of easily accessible breaks just waiting to caress your board. This report guides you to the country's best surf spots.
Baths, babies, bikes and brothers in Rotorua
When family duty calls, it’s time to load up the car and spend a weekend lounging by a lake
The story of Wyuna Magic
Beverley Mayhead's Coromandel beach house has been in the family for generations
What to include in a rental agreement
Putting your terms and conditions in writing protects both you and your renters and helps prevent disputes.
AucklandPaddle ‘n’ Dash Duathlon
Sunday 7 March, 9:45pmFergs Kayaks
The Paddle 'n' Dash Duathlon, brought to you by Fergs Kayaks and Kidactive, is all about getting active and getting involved!
This unique kayak paddle and run is ideal to test your stamina and skill against your friends and against yourself. Clearly there has to be…
Bay of PlentyMaketu Rotary Kaimoana Festival
Saturday 27 February, 12:00pmMaketu Sports Ground
The Bay of Plenty’s original seafood festival returns on Saturday 27 February from 12noon till 6pm for another fantastic culinary and cultural event in historical Maketu on a magical seaside venue. The event; a celebration of people, culture, entertainment, fine wines and food has continued to grow in popularity and…
MarlboroughForrest Graperide
Sunday 28 March, 8:45amRenwick
The award winning Forrest Graperide is one of New Zealands biggest road cycling events. It is set in the heart of the Marlborough wine growing region and traverses some the country most stunning scenery including parts of the world renowned Marlborough Sounds.
It caters for every level…
Nelson-Golden BayEscape from Tane’s Forest
Saturday 27 March, 8:15pmThe Naked Possum
A rugged run in a great location.
2010 is the first year of Escape from Tane's Forest - the newest event on the Nelson Events Calendar. The location is kept a secret for most of the year and will change each year, so runners can experience something…
Queenstown-LakesMotatapu Miners Trail
Saturday 13 March, 9:45pmArrowtown
The Motatapu Miners Trail takes place on the 13 March 2010 (reserve day 14 March 2010)
Description. This 15km mountain run or walk, starts and finishes at Butlers Green Arrowtown. The course climbs to 680m above Arrowtown giving spectacular views of the region and then ascends via the Arrow…
TaranakiDunkleys Great NZ Craft Show
Friday 4 June, 10:45pmTSB Stadium
For those who make crafts and those who just love to buy them - Dunkley's Great New Zealand Craft Shows are New Zealand’s most popular and exciting craft events.
2010 will be Dunkleys' 28th year of organising New Zealand's largest and most popular craft shows. To…
WellingtonMtyland
Sunday 28 February, 6:45amSoundings Theatre
Footnote Dance / New Zealand
Winner of Best Choreography by an Established Artist or Company at the 2008 Tempo Awards, this intoxicating dance production is a moving exploration of the search for calm amid life’s chaos.
The brainchild of New Zealand-born choreographer Claire O’Neil,…
West Coast2010 Wildfoods Festival
Friday 12 March, 7:00pmCass Square
The Wildfoods Festival is gearing up for their 21st Birthday Party next year and so far it’s looking like it will be The Event to be at over the summer.
The 21st Birthday is traditionally a ‘biggie’ as far as birthdays go, and the theme for…





