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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…

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Farmers’ markets: coming to a town near you

A celebration of local produce, authentic farmers' markets are cropping up everywhere, becoming tourist attractions in their own right.

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Rainy day adventures in Rotorua

Rotorua in May means mountain bike trails through forests, lounging in hot pools and watching the lions being fed.

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Tea and scones in Milton Street

A kauri cottage in Milton Street is a link to Nelson’s past

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What to include in a rental agreement

Putting your terms and conditions in writing protects both you and your renters and helps prevent disputes.

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Auckland

Great Barrier Airlines Wharf to Wharf

Saturday 9 October, 7:00am
Port Fitzroy Wharf, Great Barrier

The Great Barrier Island Wharf to Wharf begins at Port FitzRoy and ends at Tryphena. Participants will experience rugged native bush, kauri, nikau, manuka, fern and some of the most unspoilt native forest left in New Zealand. Framed by pinnacles of rock, stark against the skyline on one side and…

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Bay of Plenty

BirdsaPlenty Festival

Friday 24 September, 10:27am
Eastern Bay of Plenty

The BirdsaPlenty Festival is held in October each year in the Whakatane and Opotiki Districts. The festival is the first of its kind in New Zealand and has grown each year through the support of a dedicated group of bird lovers and conservation groups.

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The NZSO Soloists Tour

Saturday 16 October, 7:30am
Christchurch Town Hall for Performing Arts

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) and director Vesa-Matti Leppänen present the NZSO Soloists concert at the Christchurch Town Hall.

The Programme will include:
• Telemann - Burlesque de Don Quixotte
• Sallinen - Some Aspects of Peltoniemi Hintrik’s Funeral March (arr. for…

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Central Plateau (Mt. Ruapehu)

Fallout Festival 2010

Tuesday 21 September, 3:01pm
National Park & Ohakune

Music, media and mayhem, including Cian and Submariner, the Ski FM Retro Party, Classic Comedy, Crazy Bingo, Aural Trash, and the Juice TV Party.

For details see the festival website

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Coromandel

Pohutukawa Festival - Whitianga Dive Festival

Friday 19 November, 7:00am
Whitianga, Coromandel

To welcome in summer we have loads of events in various location throughout the Coromandel Peninsula, timed to coincide with the flowering of our beautiful Pohutukawa trees!

Dive Festival - Celebrating scuba diving on the Coromandel. Book your Wicked Weekend in Whitianga now and be in to win. Entry…

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Hawkes Bay

New Zealand Olive Festival

Saturday 18 September, 10:00am
Sileni Estates, 2016 Maraekakaho Road, RD 1, Hastings

A celebration of all things olive!

Celebrity Chef Rex Morgan presents cooking demonstrations. Experts will present olive oil appreciation and olive tasting workshops. Visit the Chef's Table with Dish Magazine, children’s activities, entertainment, olive grower stalls – fun, inspirational and a great day out for the…

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Nelson-Golden Bay

Nelson Arts Festival

Thursday 14 October, 10:30am
various Nelson venues

Nelson's annual arts fesival takes place from 14-25 October this year, with music, dance, theatre, poetry, visual arts, comedy, workshops and street parades.

For details see the Nelson Arts Festival website

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Otago

Dunedin Rhododendron Festival

Sunday 17 October, 9:00am
various venues, Dunedin

There are over 40 events to choose from as the city celebrates its magnificent rhododendrons, gardens, food, art and much more with various events, garden tours, open gardens, exhibitions and workshops.

For more information see the festival website.

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Taranaki

Taranaki Rhododendron & Garden Festival

Friday 29 October, 2:15pm
Various gardens around the region, New Plymouth

Once again the Taranaki Rhododendron & Garden Festival is jam packed with outstanding quality, innovation, expertise, and leisure and pleasure opportunities.

Here are just some of the things on offer during the 2010 Taranaki Rhododendron & Garden Festival:

* 49 of New Zealand's…

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Waikato

Nathan Haines and the Dream Band

Saturday 2 October, 8:00pm
The Meteor, 1 Victoria St, Hamilton

Nathan Haines hits the road in September for an all new musical journey covering dirty funk, soul, jazz and psychedelic rock. The aptly titled "Dream Band" features guitar legend Joel Haines, plus members of Nathan's latest line-up featured on the critically acclaimed new album on Warners, "Heaven and Earth".

The…

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Wellington

2010 Montana World of WearableArt™ Awards Show

Thursday 23 September, 7:15pm
TSB Bank Arena

2010 Montana World of WearableArt™ Awards Show

The Montana WOW® Awards Show is an annual non-stop spectacular held in Wellington, New Zealand. An extravaganza that twists conventional perceptions of both art and fashion and weaves them into a two hour performance that has been described as,…

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West Coast

Operatunity Presents - Jack and the Bean Sprout

Thursday 2 December, 11:00pm
Regent Theatre - Greymouth

Our famous Christmas Pantomime - Jack and the Bean Sprout (we can't afford a Beanstalk!)
Geoffrey Hughes has been writing again and we present a fun look at this Fairy Tale and others in this mad Pantomime.

Tickets are $27 and include a light lunch.

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