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REAL NEW ZEALAND FESTIVAL EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS

May 2011

Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) is a chance to see some magnificent Rugby. We want visitors to enjoy this country and see us as we are, the things that make us and the things that we’re proud of. So for the six weeks of Rugby World Cup 2011, from 9 September to 24 October, we’re holding the REAL New Zealand Festival. Throughout the country, wherever you go, there are going to be hundreds of events and experiences – things that are quintessentially New Zealand – to see and do. The REAL New Zealand Festival is a chance to see and experience the country. So, go on, take the long way round. Because you really shouldn’t miss it. Below are highlight events of the REAL New Zealand Festival. Check www.realnzfestival.com for more events and updates as we build up to the biggest festival New Zealand has ever seen.

Region/City/Town Festival Event Start date End date What to Expect

National and Touring

Nationwide Local Farmers’ Markets

Weekly Weekly Farmers’ Markets bring the best and freshest of locally-grown and artisan-crafted produce to town. Held weekly, in cities and towns, they are the places to meet the growers and the locals, and to taste, experience and buy the very best of New Zealand food.

Nationwide National Anthem Recordings Project

01/03/2011 23/10/2011 The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the New Zealand Choral Federation are recording the national anthems for each nation participating in Rugby World Cup 2011. These recordings will be made available to the public to learn the anthems prior to the matches. The project also includes choral workshops throughout the country.

Nationwide 2011 Heartland Championship

06/08/2011 08/10/2011 The Heartland Championship is a grassroots provincial Rugby tournament featuring 12 teams from throughout New Zealand. This is the Rugby that makes New Zealand Rugby what it is. Go, watch, enjoy. For match details, visit www.realnzfestival.com

Nationwide

Oranges at Halftime

09/08/2011 16/10/2011 The Oranges at Halftime exhibition celebrates the grassroots origins of Rugby in New Zealand; white shorts and muddy paddocks, Dad on the sidelines and Mum serving pies. An engaging and humorous look at what makes us tick.

Whāngārei Auckland Hamilton Tauranga Rotorua Taupō Napier New Plymouth Palmerston North Paekakariki Wellington Nelson Buller (West Coast) Christchurch Ashburton Dunedin Invercargill

The Great Living Legends Muck-In

03/09/2011 02/10/2011 The Great Living Legends Muck-In is 17 native tree-planting projects around New Zealand during Rugby World Cup 2011. Whether you’re a tree lover or rugby enthusiast, overseas visitors and locals can join in the plantings to support and enjoy New Zealand’s natural heritage. Each planting site is dedicated to a New Zealand rugby icon or Living Legend from that region who will be on-hand to “muck in” and make the experience even more special.

Nationwide REAL New Zealand Music Tour

09/09/2011 24/10/2011 The REAL New Zealand Music Tour will showcase the very best of our diverse and distinctive, contemporary New Zealand music – live on stages across New Zealand.

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Nationwide REAL New Zealand Music on Screens

09/09/2011 24/10/2011 The REAL New Zealand Music on Screens project is the creation of three, two-hour music video compilations featuring the best New Zealand music and music videos to play in Fanzones and Festival venues around the country.

Nationwide REAL New Zealand Music iPhone/iPod App

09/09/2011 23/10/2011 A one-off application for Smart Phones and iPods that uses GPS technology to locate which region of New Zealand you are in and offers information about the artists and music from that area.

Nationwide REAL New Zealand Music of the Host Centres

09/09/2011 23/10/2011 A REAL New Zealand Music CD will be curated by a New Zealand music legend. The CD will showcase an artist from each of the original 12 Rugby World Cup 2011 match centres (including Christchurch).

Nationwide

New Zealand On Screen 2011

09/09/2011 23/10/2011 New Zealand On Screen is an engaging, surprising (and fun!) interactive experience using stacked shipping containers and mobile caravans as storytelling vessels, celebrating screen icons that embody our stories and the Kiwi spirit. The installation gives an insight into authentic New Zealand stories through some of our best and most compelling music video, feature film, short film and TV content, as seen on screen.

Selected Farmers’ Markets Nationwide

Out Standing in Their Fields

09/09/2011 30/10/2011 Out Standing in Their Fields is a series of cooking and producer demonstrations where grassroots growers and local chefs combine to show what is truly and tastily possible with local fresh produce.

Locations around the South Island

The Outwits: The Complete History Of World Rugby (abridged)

07/08/2011 25/08/2011 The Outwits romp their way through The Complete History of World Rugby, tackling its great moments, achievements, players, coaches, officials with complete disregard for the sacred and, occasionally, the truth.

Auckland Hamilton Tauranga Hastings/Napier Palmerston North Whanganui Wellington Nelson Christchurch

Footnote Dance – Roll Out the Red Carpet

04/09/2011 24/10/2011 Six dancers from Footnote Dance – one of New Zealand’s leading contemporary dance companies will spontaneously “roll out the red carpet” in a public space and, accompanied by New Zealand music, entertain anybody (and everybody) who’s there. It’s a colourful and interactive “stop and watch” dance event.

Auckland Rotorua New Plymouth Wellington Nelson Christchurch Dunedin Invercargill

World of WearableArt™ Icons on Tour

01/09/2011 01/11/2011 The World of WearableArt™ (WOW) Awards Show attracts designers from around the world with their quirky take on art and costume. In this unique exhibition, get up close to historic, iconic WOW garments, inspired by New Zealand’s authentic stories, landscape, history and culture. Learn about these iconic garments, designed by ordinary New Zealanders and established artists, through compelling stories, audiovisual footage, and New Zealand art.

Auckland Wellington Christchurch Dunedin

Hard on the Heels: Capturing the All Blacks – Peter Bush

03/09/2011 03/09/2011 05/08/2011 16/07/2011

30/10/2011 06/11/2011 06/11/2011 06/11/2011

The Hard on the Heels exhibition is drawn from rugby photographer Peter Bush's vast library of photographs — personal favourites, the controversial and candid behind-the-scenes shots.

Auckland Wellington Christchurch Dunedin

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: Odes to Joy

24/09/2011 22/09/2011 27/09/2011 28/09/2011

24/09/2011 22/09/2011 27/09/2011 28/09/2011

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and guests (including Madeleine Pierard, Jonathan Lemalu, Sarah Castle and Simon O’Neill) perform a new work by celebrated New Zealand composer Gareth Farr, in concert with Beethoven's magnificent Ninth Symphony.



Auckland Nelson Christchurch Dunedin

Strange Resting Places

21/09/2011 26/09/2011 10/09/2011 01/10/2011

24/09/2011 26/09/2011 10/09/2011 01/10/2011

Taki Rua’s Strange Resting Places, is intimate theatre at its very best – combining voice, music and movement that deftly moves from moments of laugh-out-loud humour to poignant tragedy. Based on the relationship between an Italian and a Māori soldier during World War Two, Strange Resting Places is a celebration of the Māori Battalion and a commemoration of all those who died in the war and it features the three universals that Māori shared with the Italians: whānau, food and song.

Auckland Wellington Christchurch

New Zealand Music Showcase

10/09/2011 12/09/2011 A New Zealand music showcase in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, highlighting the quality and diversity of New Zealand artists. The festival atmosphere will celebrate different genres and styles of music. The showcase and summit will include the concerts, panel discussions, workshops, seminars and industry networking opportunities (international delegates and music producers will be invited to attend the showcase).

Northland

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 MATCHES – Whāngārei Wednesday 14 September: Tonga v Canada Wednesday 21 September: Tonga v Japan

Whāngārei Indigenous art exhibition

02/09/2011 12/10/2011 An indigenous art exhibition featuring the work of top Tai Tokerau (Northland) visual artists in the Whāngārei region.

Whāngārei Whāngārei Racing Club’s Fashion Fiesta Race Day

10/09/2011 10/09/2011 A popular, annual event, this action-packed day of thoroughbred horse racing at the beautiful coastal Ruakākā track regularly attracts thousands of people. Enjoy an exciting day’s racing and a glamorous race-day fashion competition, all with the sound of the crashing surf in the background.

Waipū Waipū, the Celtic Heart of Northland, welcomes Canadian Supporters

14/09/2011 14/09/2011 In the 1850s, 1,000 Scottish Highlanders built their own ships, left their community in Nova Scotia behind and sailed to Waipū in search of a better life. Meet the local community, enjoy the Waipū Highland Band and Highland dancing, and visit Waipū Museum and discover the story of an extraordinary global migration.

Russell Russell Oyster Festival

17/09/2011 17/09/2011 Kororāreka oysters are a delicacy grown locally in Kororāreka, Russell and they’re at their fattest in spring. On offer are a variety of oyster treats, predominantly New Zealand beers and live entertainment.

Russell Weaving and Korowai Workshops

17/09/2011 24/10/2011 Traditional Māori weaving and korowai workshops in the grounds of Kororāreka Marae provide opportunities to watch and experience the making of traditional craft.

Kawakawa Kawakawa Steam Sevens

17/09/2011 17/09/2011 A Rugby Sevens sporting adventure. Travel from Kawakawa by steam railway to Taumarere Rugby Grounds where competitions include children and adults, women’s and senior’s teams. Enjoy a fantastic day of Rugby Sevens fun and some fabulous Northland hospitality at a delicious Kiwi BBQ.

Russell The Hellhole of the Pacific

24/09/2011 01/10/2011

25/09/2011 02/10/2011

Russell uses its historic waterfront to once again bring alive the riotous atmosphere of the whalers, sailors, wild women and other wayward folk that gave Russell the infamous reputation as “the hellhole of the Pacific”. Join in with the local community as they get theatrical – don your sailors’, whalers’ and wenches’ costumes for a day of raucous fun!



Waitangi Waitangi Welcomes the World — The Festival

18/10/2011 20/10/2011 The festival is three days of celebration, with Māori cultural events, rugby-inspired happenings and quintessential Kiwi events. Held on the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, as well as enjoying festival fun, you can see a fully carved Māori Meeting House and one of the largest remaining waka (Māori canoe).

Kerikeri Sweet As – Past, Present and Future

8/10/2011 8/10/2011 Sweet As – Past, Present and Future is a day-long festival of music, arts and food with a line-up of top New Zealand musical acts and performers that showcases who we are, what we’re about and the things we hold dear.

Paihia Catch "it" Bay of Islands Seafood Tournament

20/10/2011 21/10/2011 Catch “It”! and be part of the competitive, but amazingly friendly vibe of Northland’s Bay of Islands Seafood Tournament – three days of fishing fun and competitions.

Paihia “it” Bay of Islands Food and Wine Festival

22/10/2011 22/10/2011 Capping off the Catch "it" Seafood Tournament, the “it” Bay of Islands Food and Wine Festival has a relaxed Bay of Islands atmosphere as visitors are encouraged to take it easy while enjoying fresh local fish and shellfish, wines from Northland and around the country, and Kiwi entertainment on the Village Green.

Wellsford Ngāti Whātua Cultural Festival

05/09/2011 23/10/2011 A seven-week cultural festival of performing and visual arts held at Te Hana Te Ao Marama traditional Māori Village.

Kaitaia Flavours of the Far North Festival

05/09/2011 12/09/2011 19/09/2011

08/09/2011 15/09/2011 22/09/2011

A showcase of the arts, crafts, food, music and sport of the REAL Far North. The festival includes local schools’ under 12s and under 15s touch rugby games, with teams representing the nations playing in Rugby World Cup 2011.

Coromandel

Paeroa Clay Target Shooting Weekend

17/09/2011 18/09/2011 The Clay Target Shooting Weekend at the Thames Valley Deerstalkers’ international standard shooting range is a chance to learn to shoot clay targets with a shotgun, or test your existing skills on fields that can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities.

Whitianga Whitianga Scallop Festival

17/09/2011 17/09/2011 A day of indulgence, with over 60 food and wine stalls, seafood demonstrations and cook-offs, scallop shucking and other competitions, as well as live entertainment. Since 2005 the festival has been timed for the start of the scallop season.

Whitianga Homegrown 15/10/2011 23/10/2011 A special Homegrown festival in the special place that’s the Coromandel – it’s a nine-day showcase of local goodness – featuring food, art and Kiwi music. Come. Stay. And live it up.

Auckland

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 MATCHES – Eden Park, Auckland Friday 9 September: New Zealand v Tonga Saturday 17 September: Australia v Ireland Saturday 24 September New Zealand v France Sunday 25 September: Fiji v Samoa Saturday 1 October: England v Scotland Saturday 8 October: Quarter Final 2 Sunday 9 October: Quarter Final 4 Saturday 15 October: Semi-Final 1 Sunday 16 October: Semi-Final 2 Friday 21 October: Bronze Final



Sunday 23 October: Final

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 MATCHES – North Harbour, Auckland Saturday 10 September: France v Japan Sunday 11 September: Australia v Italy Thursday 22 September: South Africa v Namibia Friday 30 September: South Africa v Samoa

Auckland 2011 Junior World Cup Tournament

01/08/2011 30/09/2011 See the All Blacks of the future at this two-day tournament for junior Rugby players – under 10 and under 13 age-groups. This project has Lotteries Grant funding.

Auckland Auckland Art Fair

04/08/2011 07/08/2011 Auckland Art Fair is New Zealand's premier visual arts event, offering a snapshot of what's current in contemporary Trans-Tasman art practice.

Auckland 2011 Rippa World Cup

08/08/2011 09/08/2011 One month before Rugby World Cup 2011, primary school Rippa Rugby players will battle it out on the field in a mini Rugby World Cup tournament.

Auckland HeART of the Nation: From the Waka to the Pah

23/08/2011 07/11/2011 Before your plane even lands, HeART of the Nation will give you your first taste of an Auckland welcome in a stunning exhibition whatever way you look at it — from the earth or from the sky! Visitors in Auckland will encounter HeART of the Nation through a series of large-scale outdoor art trails, tourist art trails and activities.

Auckland New Zealand Fashion Week

29/08/2011 03/09/2011 New Zealand‘s annual premier fashion event of Autumn/Winter Shows from New Zealand's unique and exciting designers. The Designer Selection Show and New Zealand Fashion Weekend – with its associated Designer Garage Sale – ensure that everyone can be part of the glitz and glamour at Viaduct Harbour in Auckland.

Auckland ATC: The End of the Golden Weather

01/09/2011 24/09/2011 Auckland Theatre Company presents an ensemble version of Bruce Mason’s famous solo work, The End of the Golden Weather, perhaps New Zealand’s greatest rite-of-passage story. The production, directed by Murray Lynch, stars Oscar-nominated star Keisha Castle-Hughes, Nic Samson, Matt Whelan and Sophie Roberts.

Auckland The Black Boot Legends Gallery

01/09/2011 24/10/2011 The Black Boot Legends Gallery is an outdoor exhibition of New Zealand rugby images from the non-professional, pre-1995 era when our rugby men only wore black boots. Many of these iconic images are being displayed in public for the first time.

Auckland Going West Books and Writers Festival

26/07/2011 08/10/2011 Going West began 15 years ago and was the Auckland region's first writers' festival. Its focus is on writers, thinkers and performers from New Zealand and the Pacific — past and present, established and emerging. Going West events include a theatre season of Raising the Titanics, a poetry slam, rare books market, workshops and exhibitions and a literary weekend with featured writers including Rugby writer Spiro Zavos, and the family-day Storyfest.

Auckland

Black Grace 06/09/2011

15/09/2011

Black Grace, one of New Zealand’s leading contemporary dance companies, present its most celebrated works including New Religion – a humorous look at our obsession with our national sport of rugby.



Auckland Basement Theatre Performing Arts Festival

08/09/2011 07/10/2011 A four-week festival of theatre performances, music, art exhibitions and an interactive display of messages of support for RWC 2011 teams painted by local artists.

Auckland A Salon of Māori Art

09/09/2011 23/10/2011 A showcase of leading Māori artists including singer/songwriter Emma Paki, hip hop pioneer Dam Native, sculptural artist George Nuku and multi-discipline artist Tracey Tawhiao. A special exhibition has been commissioned for the REAL New Zealand Festival.

Auckland Match Day Festivals

09/09/2011 23/10/2011 Day-long mini festivals on the approaches to Eden Park Stadium on Eden Park match days will showcase Auckland’s heritage, people, culture, food and lifestyle.

Auckland Aroha 2011 09/09/2011 23/10/2011 Aroha 2011 includes a series of performances by iconic Māori entertainer Mika. Mika’s Magic Garden of Aroha will delight visitors on Auckland Rugby World Cup 2011 match days.

Auckland Public Training Community Programmes

09/09/2011 23/10/2011 Activities at Rugby World Cup 2011 team open training sessions.

Auckland Black in Fashion: Wearing the Colour Black in New Zealand

09/09/2011 24/10/2011 Black in Fashion, a pop-up exhibition in Auckland, explores the subject of how and why black has become part of our proud identity as New Zealanders.

Auckland Auckland International Boat Show 2011

15/09/2011 18/09/2011 Held both on and off the water at Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, the Auckland International Boat Show is one of the most recognised boat shows in the Southern Hemisphere. The 2011 show has been rescheduled to coincide with the Festival and Rugby World Cup 2011.

Auckland Kiwileles performance

September 2011 (dates to be confirmed)

September 2011 (dates to be confirmed)

The New Zealand Ukulele group, the Kiwileles will perform pieces from their upcoming NZ Ukelele Festival.

Auckland The Lydiard Legend Marathon and Arthur’s Half Marathon

18/09/2011 18/09/2011 A must-do event on the New Zealand running calendar, runners follow the training route in the Waitākere ranges used by acclaimed running coach Arthur Lydiard to train many Olympic and world champions to glory in the 1960s and 1970s.

Auckland Auckland Heritage Festival

18/09/2011 02/10/2011 An Auckland-wide festival celebrating the city’s unique natural, social and built heritage. The festival includes more than 100 events over 15 days and features tours, walks, film screenings and educational events.

Auckland The Q Theatre Season of Māori Dance and Theatre

21/09/2011 25/09/2011 Auckland’s brand-new Q Theatre, presents a Season of Māori Dance and Theatre featuring Taki Rua Theatre’s Strange Resting Places, Tawata Productions’ I, George Nepia and Atamira Dance Company’s Te Houhi.

Auckland

I, George Nēpia 21/09/2011 25/09/2011 I, George Nēpia is a one-man play, written by one of New Zealand’s leading playwrights, Hone Kouka, about one of our most loved and famous rugby icons and Kouka’s whanaunga or uncle – George Nēpia.

Auckland Maui – One Man Against The Gods

21/09/2011 29/09/2011 Experience a unique and authentic theatrical event that lets audiences 'live' the ancient legends of Maui. This programme includes an excerpt from the successful stage production Maui – One Man Against the Gods, alongside Tiki Taane Mahuta – a music and dance showcase that features the musical compositions of Tiki Taane.



Auckland Tautai Pacific Arts Village

21/09/2011 02/10/2011 Polynesian culture is at the heart of this special project. Each day at Pacific Village (in Western Park, Ponsonby), there will be performances by actors, musicians and poets.

Auckland Heroes 22/09/2011 01/10/2011 This world première of a play about rugby is a celebration of the game and the people that play it. Not just the stars and icons of the Rugby World Cup, but also the everyday heroes who turn up at clubrooms every winter and get themselves dirty playing the game they love.

Auckland The Villa Maria Festival in the Vineyard

25/09/2011 25/09/2011 Mingle with the locals in a beautiful vineyard setting, celebrate New Zealand music, Māori culture, history, sustainability, arts and fashion and indulge in the best of regional food and wine.

Auckland Grey Lynn Creates

25/09/2011 02/10/2011 Grey Lynn Creates is a series of community-based events and activities over eight days in the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn. It includes an arts trail, environmental seminars and workshops, te reo (Māori language) lessons and children’s events.

Auckland Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy

26/09/2011 22/10/2011 The exciting adventures of Lynley Dodd’s Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy come to life on stage in Auckland in an hour-long romp that will entrance children aged 3 to 10, as well as their families.

Auckland Tempo – New Zealand’s Festival of Dance

29/09/2011 08/10/2011 Tempo — New Zealand’s Festival of Dance is the country’s largest dance festival, offering something for every taste and budget. Performances from hip hop to ballet and contemporary to cutting edge, make Tempo an entertaining and accessible festival. Tempo 2011 features some of New Zealand’s most acclaimed dance artists at Auckland’s newest venue, Q Theatre.

Auckland Finding Murdoch

29/09/2011 23/10/2011 An engrossing, funny and moving account of the most notorious incident in All Black history. The triumphant and tragic true story of Keith Murdoch, the only man to be expelled from the All Blacks, is brought to life on stage in Auckland during Rugby World Cup 2011.

Auckland Southside Gig 2011

01/10/2011 02/10/2011 Southside Gig 2011 is part of Manukau Festival of Arts and encompasses three youth elements: hip hop, break dance and graffiti art battles, along with live performances.

Manukau Auckland Waitakere

Diwali: Festival of Lights

01/10/2011 08/10/2011 15/10/2011

01/10/2011 09/10/2011 16/10/2011

Diwali: Festival of Lights brings people of all backgrounds together to celebrate and experience Indian culture in all its forms.

Auckland Atamira – Māori in the City

07/10/2011 09/10/2011 Atamira – Māori in the City will focus on Māori Rugby, past, present and future and includes art exhibitions, fashion shows, film, Māori arts and crafts, as well as a trade expo, a food showcase and a whare kai.

Auckland Kiwis Can – School Holiday Experience

08/10/2011 24/10/2011 Kiwis can do anything! Learn more about the New Zealand ‘can do’ attitude and how it has shaped this country’s identity at this exciting exhibition at the Museum of Transport and Technology.

Auckland Art Week Auckland

13/10/2011 23/10/2011 A ten-day celebration of Auckland’s thriving visual arts scene. It brings together the city's visual arts community under one umbrella, with a cross-section of free art exhibitions, art related talks, guided art walks and special events taking place in commercial galleries, artist-run spaces, public art galleries and museums around the city.



Auckland Arohanui – The Greatest Love

13/10/2011 21/10/2011 Arohanui is a story of two tribes at war and two lovers striving to be together. Maori traditional haka, martial arts, poi and musical composition as well as contemporary Maori art forms bring this love story to the stage.

Auckland SACRE: The Auckland Dance Project

14/10/2011 14/10/2011 The Auckland Philharmonia (APO) and internationally-renowned choreographer Royston Muldoom, will stage New Zealand's largest ever multi-school arts and performance project, featuring more than 150 young dancers from all over Auckland. This monumental performance is set to Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, performed live by the APO and conducted by Music Director Eckehard Stier.

Auckland Rural Sport 2011

16/10/2011 23/10/2011 Cutting Edge Sport presents a celebration of iconic New Zealand rural sports with the best of New Zealand taking on the best of Australia in shearing, wood chopping and sheep dog trials – right in the heart of the central city.

Auckland Style Pasifika – Best of Pasifika New Zealand

18/10/2011 19/10/2011 Style Pasifika – Best of Pasifika New Zealand is an entertainment spectacular that shows music, fashion, film, entertainers, designers and technology through Pacific eyes.

Auckland Taste of New Zealand

19/10/2011 22/10/2011 Taste of New Zealand is a spectacular celebration of the best restaurants and finest produce that New Zealand has to offer. Savour and delight in the innovative cuisine, fine wines, boutique beers and fresh produce.

Auckland Dame Kiri Te Kanawa: A Gala Evening.

22/10/2011 22/10/2011 New Zealand’s own megastar of classical song, the legendary Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, returns to New Zealand with a concert that will capture in a single, glorious night all the magic of her stellar career. In an evening of glittering spectacle, Dame Kiri joins the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) and conductor Pietari Inkinen to takes us through an itinerary of great classics, popular favourites and some of the treasures of New Zealand’s own musical heritage. Presented by the NZSO in association with the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation.

Auckland

Rugby Comedy Festival

22/10/2011 22/10/2011 For those whose hearts beat to the rugby rhythm, The Rugby Comedy Festival features some of the world’s funniest rugby raconteurs, who’ll give you a few laughs and a good time before the serious business of Rugby takes over. Enjoy a good laugh with Eric Rush, Ian Robertson, Oscar Kightley and others.

Auckland Full Throttle –Manukau's Labour Weekend of Wheels

24/10/2011 24/10/2011 Aimed at car enthusiasts and motorsports fans, Full Throttle – Manukau's Labour Weekend of Wheels is a free event featuring a range of classic, modern and unique vehicles.

Auckland Labour Day Farewell Family Concert

24/10/2010 24/10/2010 New Zealand’s Farewell concert in central Auckland, is a showcase of performances from the wide range of ethnic groups living here to some of New Zealand’s top musicians.

Waikato

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 MATCHES – Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Friday 16 September: New Zealand v Japan Sunday 18 September: Wales v Samoa Sunday 2 October: Wales v Fiji



Hamilton Red, Yellow and (All) Black

11/06/2011 14/11/2011 To coincide with Rugby World Cup 2011, Waikato Museum is delivering an energetic, dynamic exhibition focusing on the “national religion” – Rugby. Red, Yellow, (All) Black – a local look at our national game will incorporate an exciting blend of interactive elements, memorabilia and history to appeal to family groups and serious fans alike.

Hamilton The Great Race 04/09/2011 or 11/09/2011

04/09/2011 or 11/09/2011

International, live rowing action, free entertainment and family fun make The Great Race a day for the whole family to enjoy.

Hamilton New Zealand Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Science primary production day tours

09/09/2011 23/10/2011 At Mystery Creek, visitors can learn more about New Zealand’s primary production with themed day tours taking a close look at Dairy Farming, Sheep, Beef and Deer Farming, Horticulture, Viticulture and Floriculture and Equine and Eventing.

Hamilton Hamilton River Festival

09/09/2011 11/10/2011 The Hamilton River Festival will bring the stunning Waikato River and its banks to life with a combination of events featuring sports, arts and entertainment. Festival events will include The Great Race (rowing), Round the Bridges (running), Cambridge to Hamilton Kayak Race, music, fireworks, bridge lighting and cultural events.

Hamilton ReStyle 10/09/2011 10/09/2011 ReStyle challenges designers to create "wearable art" by recycling and reusing "waste" materials and the resulting creations are part of a unique, spectacular stage show in Waikato.

Hamilton Haka – The New Zealand Challenge

16/09/2011 21/10/2011 In the picturesque Hamilton Gardens, visitors can experience and celebrate the haka and Māori arts and cultural activities.

Hamilton KIWI CREAM –The Great New Zealand Music Gig

17/09/2011 17/09/2011 KIWI CREAM – The Great New Zealand Music Gig will tell the story of New Zealand contemporary music. This concert is all about people experiencing the best of Kiwi music from the last few decades.

Hamilton RE:FRACTION – an outdoor exhibition of glass sculpture

01/10/2011 30/11/2011 RE:FRACTION – an exhibition of contemporary New Zealand outdoor glass, is a magical event that demonstrates how beautiful glass looks in an outdoor environment.

Hamilton Hamilton Half Marathon

02/10/2011 02/10/2011 The Hamilton Half Marathon is an annual event with thousands of locals taking part. In addition to the Half Marathon, the event includes a 10 km run/walk, 5 km Fun Run/walk and a Kids’ Marathon, all held on the river path on both sides of the Waikato River, starting and finishing at the Hamilton Gardens.

Cambridge and Hamilton

Cam2Ham: Cambridge to Hamilton Kayak and Cruise

11/09/2011 11/09/2011 A race from Cambridge to Hamilton of approximately 23 km along the Waikato River. The event is open to all types and classes of canoes, kayaks, waka and skis.

Te Aroha Aroha Cruise In 01/10/2011 01/10/2011 The purr of classic engines will resonate through the spa town of Te Aroha in the Waikato during Aroha Cruise In – a day dedicated to stunning classic cars and motorcycles.

Raglan Raglan Art Trail Open Studio Weekend

17/09/2011 18/09/2011 Artists from the Raglan area will participate in the Open Studio Weekend. Collect your Art Trail Guide then meet artists in their studios, view their work and enjoy the vibrant art destination.



Bay of Plenty/Rotorua

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 MATCHES – Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua Saturday 10 September: Fiji v Namibia Wednesday 14 September: Samoa v Namibia Sunday 25 September: Ireland v Russia

Rotorua Rotorua Entertains

09/09/2011 23/10/2011 Workshops to master the art of dancing, drumming, juggling, stilt-walking, uni-cycling, costuming, face-painting and puppet-making, followed by performances throughout the Tournament.

Rotorua GLOBALfest 24/09/2011 24/09/2011 GLOBALfest is a living, breathing, global village, drawing on the many vibrant world cultures living in Rotorua. The festival showcases a multitude of languages, arts and crafts, dance, music, games, dress, religions and customs.

Rotorua Tribal Rugby Festival

11/10/2011 13/10/2011 Three days of entertainment, food and wine, friendly competition and some unforgettable rugby. Rugby fans from all corners of the globe will be welcomed and encouraged to participate in the many team activities including Waka Warrior Canoe Races on Lake Rotorua, the International Fan Tug ‘o War, the best international version of The Haka and the Team Anthem Singing Competition. Team sign-up sheets will be available online.

Rotorua Rotorua Bike Festival

15/10/2011 24/10/2011 A week-long festival celebrating Rotorua as a premier destination for mountain biking, BMX, road and single speed. Visitors can enter the Big One – 100km of riding over a course that is predominantly single track.

Kawerau Kawerau Woodfest

02/09/2011 04/09/2011 In 1989 the first Woodskills Festival was held as an annual local competition, but by 1991 it had become so popular that it was developed into a national event, attracting exhibitors from throughout New Zealand. Kawerau Woodfest is an A&P show for wood — a showcase of the artistic side of working with wood along with a host of other activities associated with the wood industry.

Tauranga Tarnished Frocks and Divas 2011

15/09/2011 17/09/2011 A visual extravaganza of reconstructed, retro ensembles donned by talented and vivacious group of 40-something “divas” in the Bay of Plenty. The show is theatre on the catwalk and is similarly spectacular, with performances by top singers, dancers and musicians.

Tauranga Tauranga REAL Festival

20/10/2011

30/10/2011

A festival on The Strand featuring live music, kapa haka, Māori carvers and involving local business and community groups.

Tauranga Tauranga Arts Festival

20/10/2011 30/10/2011 The biennial Tauranga Arts Festival features ten days of music, theatre, cabaret and exhibitions. Experience some outstanding local and national entertainment in a very special part of the world.

Katikati Experience Katikati – Hills to Harbour, Kiwi Style

08/10/2011 24/10/2011 Experience Katikati showcases the diverse nature of the Katikati district in the Bay of Plenty and highlights how much rural communities in New Zealand have to offer. It’s a chance for visitors to Northland to experience some good, old-fashioned Kiwi hospitality first hand.

Ōhope Ōhope Beach Touch Rugby Tournament

04/10/2011 06/10/2011 Beautiful Ōhope Beach is the venue for this two-day beach touch rugby tournament catering for serious teams, fun, recreational teams and those of you who just want to enjoy the atmosphere and watch.



Whakatane Mataatua Iwi Challenge

25/09/2011 29/10/2010 Māori from the Mataatua Waka in the Bay of Plenty meet for an authentic series of “challenges”. Events range from the sedate – outdoor bowls, golf, table tennis, and the energetic – basketball, touch, outrigger canoeing, to the downright adventurous – pig hunting.

Central Plateau/Taupō

Taupō Taupō Day-Night Thriller

10/09/2011 10/09/2011 Day-Night Thriller is an exhilarating Mountain Bike Relay where over 3,000 riders descend upon Taupō in the Central Plateau for some adrenalin-charged action. The Day-Night Thriller track includes fast open park grounds, downhill sections, pine needle-covered forest tracks, challenging single tracks, and all along the circuit, magnificent scenery including the mighty Waikato River.

Taupō Kinloch Fishing Competition

07/10/2011 09/10/2011 The largest fresh water fishing competition in Australasia, sees several hundred keen anglers battling it out on Lake Taupō and weighing in hundreds of fish over three days. Competitors are able to fly fish, kayak or boat fish, and there are 25 categories of prizes ranging from Best Trout of the Tournament to Heaviest Rainbow Trout, Heaviest Brown Trout and Best Condition Factor Fly Fishing.

Taupō Clean Energy Expo

12/10/2011 14/10/2011 The Clean Energy Expo at the New Zealand Clean Energy Centre (NZCEC) near Lake Taupō will be a showcase of New Zealand's clean energy technologies open to both international visitors and to New Zealanders.

Taupō A Quintessential Kiwi Concert in Tuwharetoa Street

23/10/2011 23/10/2011 What a great way to bring everyone together and experience New Zealand music. This family-friendly music event is a chance to say 'thank you' to all those local people involved in hosting visitors to the area during Rugby World Cup 2011.

Taumarunui Taumarunui Festival

09/09/2011 23/10/2011 A six-week festival including sport (rugby and netball), a Wild Food Feast, kapa haka display, art exhibition and a traditional hāngī with a flax and fashion show.

East Coast

Gisborne Otis Frizzell Comes to Town

September 2011 Acclaimed artist Otis Frizzell is creating an original five-metre banner of support for the All Blacks at a community event showcasing local music, talented artists and participation from the community at 'The Cut' in Gisborne.

Gisborne Te Ūnga Mai 2011 Voyaging Festival

08/10/2011 08/10/2011 Te Ūnga Mai is a day-long cultural and musical festival acknowledging both Māori and European voyaging traditions, and commemorates the first formal meeting between the tangata whenua of Aotearoa/New Zealand and Captain James Cook and the crew of The Endeavour in October 1769.

Gisborne Poverty Bay Agricultural & Pastoral Show

14/10/2011 15/10/2011 Pastoral (A&P) Shows are where country goes to town. The Poverty Bay A&P Show has brought equestrian competitors and trade exhibitors from all over the country since 1875. It’s a fun family day, with show jumping, dog trialling, sheep shearing and wood chopping or taste delicious food and wine while listening to live music and check out local arts and crafts, with everything from photography to knitting to cake decorating.

Gisborne Gisborne Wine and Food Festival

23/10/2011 23/10/2011 The Gisborne Wine and Food Festival at Waiohika Estate showcases the best of Gisborne’s world-class wines and superb food and featuring top New Zealand music.

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Tolaga Bay RugbyRUCKus 17/09/2011 17/09/2011 The East Coast’s RugbyRUCKus showcases the region’s rugby, kapa haka (performance), kai (food) and Ki o Rahi (Māori rugby) and bicultural heritage of the community.

Wairoa The George Nēpia Exhibition – Wairoa Museum

26/08/2011 01/12/2011 The George Nēpia Exhibition, mounted in Nēpia’s birthplace, the Hawke’s Bay town of Wairoa, is a celebration of one of New Zealand’s rugby’s heroes. The exhibition shows how a Māori boy, of modest upbringing and from an isolated part of New Zealand, took on the world – and won! It explores his influences, his mentors and dedication to his sport and the experiences that helped shape him.

Wairoa Rugby, Haka & Hāngī Festival

30/09/2011 01/10/2011 Join in a friendly game of rugby, learn the haka and share some wonderful traditional Māori food.

Hawke's Bay

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 MATCHES – McLean Park, Napier Sunday 18 September: France v Canada Tuesday 27 September: Canada v Japan

Hastings Game On – A Selector’s Choice of Contemporary New Zealand Artists

09/07/2011 02/10/2011 Game On is a national art and design exhibition in Hawke’s Bay that uses the game of rugby as a device to explore a New Zealand identity.

Hastings Takitimu Festival

14/09/2011 18/09/2011 The Takitimu Festival at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House in Hastings will feature a variety of musical performances, art exhibitions, wananga, theatre, food stalls, speakers and workshops from each of the Pacific nations and iwi connected to the Takitimu Waka.

Hastings Hastings Blossom Festival

17/09/2011 30/09/2011 The Hastings Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring and the wonderful Hawke’s Bay produce that arises from that season. Highlights include the Hastings Blossom Parade which dates back to the 1950s and is very much a part of the region’s identity; and Hot Pink, a charity event that features Hawke’s Bay rosé wines.

Hastings New Zealand Olive Festival

24/09/2011 24/09/2011 A must-do for foodies from all over the world, the New Zealand Olive Festival is a day to celebrate all things olive at Sileni Estates Winery in Hawke’s Bay.

Hastings Le Jeu 'n' Urlich 24/09/2011 24/09/2011 The Peter Urlich Sextet band entertains over dinner at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House – a night of top quality entertainment in an iconic, art deco Hawke's Bay venue.

Hastings 2011 Hawke’s Bay Agricultural & Pastoral Show

19/10/2011 21/10/2011 Town and country come together at the Hawke's Bay A&P Show featuring a myriad of trade sites selling everything from tractors to teaspoons, plus top class New Zealand show jumping and live stock competitions for sheep, cattle and alpacas.

Napier Hawke's Bay Art Deco Experience

Daily Daily The Hawke’s Bay Art Deco Experience celebrates the carefree, optimistic and fun way of life of the 1920s and 1930s. It includes art deco tours, film screenings, the Depression Dinner and the Deco Party at the beautiful art deco Soundshell on Napier’s waterfront.

Napier Arts Foundation of New Zealand: New Generation Tour

28/09/2011 28/09/2011 Four New Zealand artists from different disciplines (visual arts, music, theatre and dance, literature, film/moving image) will each present an element of their work and talk about their artistic practice.

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Hawke's Bay Regional Signature Dish 2011

09/09/2011 18/10/2011 Hawke's Bay Regional Signature Dish 2011 brings together our finest restaurants and cafes producing a 'Signature Dish' using Hawke’s Bay ingredients matched with a Hawke's Bay beverage.



Central Hawke’s Bay

Central Hawke’s Bay Lamb Festival

08/09/2011 17/09/2011 Each year, the Central Hawke’s Bay Lamb Festival includes events such as ‘The Paddock to the Plate’, Central Hawke’s Bay Festival art extravaganza, the ‘Mutton Dressed as Lamb Ball’ and the ‘Running with the Lambs’.

Te Awanga Hawke's Bay Wine and Food Festival at Elephant Hill Estate Winery

13/10/2011 15/10/2011 Top Hawke’s Bay producers will display their wine and food in the relaxed surrounds of the picturesque Elephant Hill Estate Winery. And you can take in the panoramic views of the Te Awanga Coast, while listening to local music.

Clive Pukehou (Te Aute College) Dannevirke

Rugby, Haka & Hāngī Festival

19/09/2011 25/09/2011 30/09/2011

20/09/2011 26/09/2011 01/10/2011

Join in a friendly game of rugby, learn the haka and share some wonderful traditional Māori food.

Taranaki

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 MATCHES – Stadium Taranaki, New Plymouth Sunday 11 September: Ireland v USA Thursday 15 September: Russia v USA Monday 26 September: Wales v Namibia

New Plymouth Taranaki Rugby: Terms of Engagement

27/08/2011 14/09/2011 Taranaki Rugby: Terms of Engagement, celebrates Taranaki’s long and passionate relationship with rugby. This is a fun, interactive space featuring themed sitting room areas with TVs, décor and memorabilia from a range of eras.

New Plymouth Taranaki International Village

08/09/2011 15/09/2011 22/09/2011

11/09/2011 18/09/2011 26/09/2011

At the Taranaki International Village you can experience the legendary hospitality and culture of Taranaki Māori and local food, arts and crafts, performances, workshops, traditional ceremonies and local tourism activities.

New Plymouth Len Lye Exhibition: All Souls Carnival

10/09/2011 27/10/2011 An experimental filmmaker, poet, painter, kinetic sculptor, eccentric and ebullient personality, Len Lye is one of New Zealand's most internationally-recognised modern artists.

New Plymouth Light by Night – Pukekura Park Light Trail

10/09/2011 30/09/2011 New Plymouth’s iconic Pukekura Park is transformed after dark as the Light by Night – Pukerua Park Light Trail showcases the Park’s waterfalls, lakes and trees, and paths with thousands of colourful lighting effects.

New Plymouth Spring Raceday 11/09/2011 11/09/2011 The first race meeting was held in Taranaki in 1849. Spring Raceday features a day of excitement on the racetrack with eight thoroughbred horse races at the picturesque Pukekura Raceway.

Whanganui

Whanganui The REAL Whanganui Festival

09/09/2011

23/10/2011

The festival is a showcase of the arts and history of the Whanganui region – including heritage open days and tours, visits to artists’ studios, music, exhibitions, an inspiring stained glass windows tour and literary events including a pilgrimage to Hiruharama – the home of the famous New Zealand writer James K Baxter.

Whanganui Whanganui Rugby Variety Concert 2011

16/09/2011 (Dates to be confirmed)

17/10/2011 (Dates to be confirmed)

This variety concert will feature a range of performances including kapa haka, rock ‘n roll, hip hop and performances by local college bands.

Whanganui Whanganui Festival of Glass

17/09/2011 02/10/2011 Whanganui is the glass arts centre of New Zealand and home to the Wanganui Glass Arts School. Whanganui will come alive with over 30 retailers on tree-lined Victoria Avenue, featuring stunning new glass works by local artists, hot glass demonstrations, open studios with glass artists and workshops.



Taihape Gumboot Jam — Taihape Dance and Music Festival

17/09/2011 17/09/2011 Full of fun activities and country spirit, join in the festivities taking place over two days in the gumboot capital of the world! Music will be provided by local bands playing rock, pop and everything in between and local dancers will perform a range of different dance styles, from classical and ballet to more contemporary styles such as salsa and zumba.

Bulls Running of the Bulls Festival

10/09/2011 10/09/2011 Running of the Bulls Festival will be an unforget-a-bull day in one of New Zealand's most hospit-a-bull towns. Join the locals to watch a fun, bull-themed parade down the Main street of Bulls with James the giant Trojan Bull, tame bulls, members of the Bulls Rugby Team — who will be celebrating their 135th anniversary — and a collection of Bull-themed floats.

Manawatū

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 MATCHES – Arena Manawatū, Palmerston North Wednesday 28 September: Georgia v Romania Sunday 2 October: Argentina v Georgia

Palmerston North New Zealand Rugby Museum: Revel in Rugby – the Sport that shaped our Nation

Daily Daily Newly redeveloped and designed to enlighten, educate and entertain, the new interactive, technology and object-rich New Zealand Rugby Museum will explore the rich history and folklore of our national game, bring to life the game's magic moments, give visitors a chance to try out their oval ball-handling skills and learn something new about our country's indigenous sport and its place on the world stage. Opens in new premises during 2011.

Palmerston North Te Manawa Daily Daily After million-dollar redevelopments, Te Manawa – which is a museum, art gallery and interactive science centre – will present two special new exhibitions opening in August for Rugby World Cup 2011. Manawatū People – Manawatū Stories and Tangata Whenua.

Palmerston North Our People, Our Place Festival 2011

03/09/2011 23/10/2011 Our People Our Place 2011 is a cultural, music and sporting festival celebrating the Palmerston North region.

Wairarapa

Wairarapa Region Wairarapa Spring Festival

10/09/2011 09/10/2011 Showcasing country activities including Carterton’s Daffodil Carnival (see separate listing), sheep farm visits, native bird conservation, local art, gardens and heritage museums.

Masterton Wairarapa Vintage Wings & Wine

07/10/2011 & 10/10/2011

07/10/201110/10/2011

Enjoy a meandering ‘journey’ through aviation history while being treated to the very best of Wairarapa wine and food.

Carterton Carterton Daffodil Carnival

10/09/2011 11/09/2011 The town of Carterton is the Daffodil Capital of New Zealand and each year locals and visitors come to pick armloads of daffodils during the Carterton Daffodil Carnival. Wander around more than 100 craft and produce stalls in the main street of Carterton, visit some of the local gardens in full bloom, and for a small fee, take a shuttle bus to Middlerun to pick your daffodils.

Carterton

Rugby, Haka & Hāngī Festival

11/09/2011

11/09/2011

Join in a friendly game of rugby, learn to do the haka and share some wonderful traditional Māori food to follow.

Wellington



RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 MATCHES – Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Sunday 11 September: South Africa v Wales Saturday 17 September: South Africa v Fiji Friday 23 September: Australia v USA Sunday 25 September: Argentina v Scotland Saturday 1 October: France v Tonga Sunday 2 October: New Zealand v Canada Saturday 8 October: Quarter Final 1 Sunday 9 October: Quarter Final 3

Wellington Oceania exhibition

06/08/2011 06/11/2011 A landmark exhibition at two venues that brings major works by significant Pacific artists together with ancient Māori and Pacific taonga (treasures) from New Zealand and British collections. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and City Gallery Wellington present Oceania – two memorable exhibitions traverse the Pacific region, journeying into the history, art and soul of Oceania.

Wellington World of WearableArt™ Awards Show

25/08/2011 10/09/2011 The World of WearableArt™ Awards Show (WOW®) staged in Wellington is a leading arts event on the international design, fashion and costume calendars. The event attracts designers from countries all over the world. Selected artists, along with 400 cast and crew, collaborate to create a fresh spectacular each year. To celebrate the REAL New Zealand Festival, WOW® has extended its 2011 dates.

Wellington The Story of Ka Mate, the world’s best known haka

29/08/2011 23/10/2011 An interactive exhibition at Wellington’s Te Papa where visitors will learn about the haka – what it means, where it comes from, its association with Rugby and the All Blacks, and most importantly – how to do it.

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The Black Boot Legends Gallery

01/09/2011 30/11/2011 An outdoor gallery on Wellington’s Waterfront displaying a selection of New Zealand rugby images from the non-professional, pre-1995 era when our rugby men only wore black boots. Many of these iconic images will be on public display for the first time.

Wellington I, George Nēpia 08/09/2011 17/09/2011 I, George Nēpia is a one-man play, written by one of New Zealand’s leading playwrights, Hone Kouka, about one of our most loved and famous Rugby icons, and Kouka’s whanaunga or uncle – George Nēpia.

Wellington Monster Burlesque

08/09/2011 17/09/2011 Monster Burlesque, a late night variety show accompanied by a live band, is a comedy dance, theatre, circus event.

Wellington "Laying Down the Challenge" Festival

09/09/2011 09/10/2011 Laying Down the Challenge explores the haka and what it means for New Zealanders. Learn the history of haka and develop skills in performing and responding to a variety of haka at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Wellington The New Zealand Jewellery Show

09/09/2011 11/09/2011 The New Zealand Jewellery Show, now in its sixth year and timed to coincide with Rugby World Cup 2011, is a showcase of New Zealand jewellery designers' work presenting leading contemporary and fine jewellery designers from throughout the country. It’s an opportunity to personally meet the designers, talk about the ideas behind their designs and purchase from an outstanding array of work.

Wellington Game of Two Halves – The Art of the Cliché Exhibition

10/09/2011 16/10/2011 A national exhibition at the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts showcases the best of New Zealand’s visual arts in jewellery, paintings, ceramics, glass, sculpture, art books and prints.



Wellington Kowhiti Dance Showcase 2011

15/09/2011 17/09/2011 A showcase of Māori and Pacific Island contemporary dance including selected New Zealand short works and a South African dance piece to acknowledge the visiting South African team and their community.

Wellington Legacy – Then and Now

15/09/2011 18/09/2011 A celebration of Pacific cultural heritage – Mana Pasifika – this three-day event will showcase traditional and contemporary Polynesian performance and events.

Wellington 125 Years of New Zealand Design exhibition

16/09/2011 23/10/2011 125 Years of New Zealand Design is a showcase of the innovative design, the work, the objects and stories that have emerged from Massey University’s College of Creative Arts over the last 125 years.

Wellington Festival of Sails 17/09/2011 09/10/2011 The REAL New Zealand Festival of Sails involves three weeks of sailing events including opportunities for visitors to go sailing on Wellington’s beautiful harbour.

Wellington Give it a Try 25/09/2011 30/10/2011 An interactive digital experience – you can choose a team and a digital stadium, take your Rugby ball and try to score the match-winning try. Attempts are captured live on screen.

Wellington New Zealand in Watercolour

29/09/2011 10/10/2011 A national art exhibition New Zealand in Watercolour, features watercolour paintings in a wide range of styles and reflects the full spectrum of New Zealand culture. Paintings are available on a ‘cash and carry’ basis and as paintings are sold, new paintings will be added – making for a constantly-changing exhibition.

Wellington Dancing in the Street

01/10/2011 09/10/2011 Dancing in the Street takes dance into Wellington streets, cafes, shops and transit stations. Dance jumps off the sidewalk as tightly-synchronised choreography and athletic bodies infuse the central city with life — pedestrians will burst into athletic dance moves, strangers will be swept off their feet, the city will become a stage and the streets will be pumping.

Wellington Iluma 23/09/2011 09/10/2011 This exciting outdoor event will feature still images and video clips showcasing New Zealand projected onto some of Wellington's most prominent buildings.

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Black Grace 03/10/2011 15/10/2011 Black Grace, one of New Zealand’s leading contemporary dance companies, presents a two-night cycle of their most celebrated works. Included is New Religion, a humorous look at our obsession with our national sport of Rugby.

Wellington INSIGHT: An Open Rehearsal at the New Zealand School of Dance

04/10/2011 7/10/2011 An hour-long showcase of classical and contemporary dance presented by New Zealand’s national dance school, one of the Southern Hemisphere’s leading dance conservatoires.

Wellington An Evening with Cole Porter

07/10/2011 07/10/2011 The Orpheus Choir of Wellington is joined by Vector Wellington Orchestra jazz ensemble, Sarah Lineman and Chris Crowe in a concert of Cole Porter tunes.

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Arohanui – The Greatest Love

07/10/2011 09/10/2011 Arohanui is a story of two tribes at war and two lovers striving to be together told through the beauty, grace and vibrancy of kapa haka, the poignancy of waiata tangi (laments), the elegance of poi and the magnificent harmonies of Māori song.

Wellington Brahmissimo! A Complete Brahms Experience

12/10/2011 15/10/2011 The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO), under Music Director Pietari Inkinen, gives you Brahmissimo! A Complete Brahms Experience, a concert cycle of Brahms’ four symphonies and four concerti and featuring acclaimed New Zealand pianists Michael



Houstoun and Diedre Irons, Russian violinist Mikhail Ovrutsky and the NZSO’s Principal Cellist Andrew Joyce.

Porirua The Migrating Kitchen at Pataka

18/08/2011 27/09/2011 The Migrating Kitchen in Wellington is a six-week celebration during which five ethnic communities showcase their culture, tell their stories, demonstrate their cooking – and boast of their Rugby prowess! On Saturdays, The Migrating Kitchen features music, dance and cooking demonstrations!

Porirua Porirua City Festival

23/09/2011 16/10/2011 The Porirua City Festival is a three-week event featuring a Polyfest, the National Netball Championships Finals, a Katchafire Reggae Concert, the MAORI ART MARKet, a 100 Drummer Band, a Choral Festival, the Porirua Market, Takapuwahia Marae visits and a Light Spectacular.

Porirua MAORI ART MARKet

06/10/2011 09/10/2011 New Zealand's largest collection and sale of contemporary Māori art, with a wide representation of art forms including carving, sculpture, glass, painting, weaving, pounamu and jewellery. Also includes haka performances (Porirua is the home of Te Rauparaha, the composer of Ka Mate – the haka often performed by the All Blacks), and cooking demonstrations using traditional Māori ingredients and matched with wines from Māori-owned vineyards.

Upper Hutt Ōtaki

Festival Trentham at Campervan Central

05/10/2011 09/10/2011 Trentham Racecourse will become one of Wellington's largest campervan sites during Rugby World Cup 2011 and this week of entertainment celebrates New Zealand culture with kapa haka performances, hāngī, marae visits, fine wine and food, sport, music and cinema . It also includes a trip to the Ōtaki Māori Races (7 Oct).

Ōtaki Rāhui Football Club: A Cultural Experience

23/09/2011 24/09/2011 For two days, the Rāhui Football Club throws open its doors and turns on fabulous local hospitality with entertainment, kai (food) and Rugby. Featuring the Kapiti v East Coast Heartland Championship game.

Waikanae

Small & Beautiful Takeaways

28/08/2011 13/11/2011 Small & Beautiful Takeaways is an exhibition with live performances and art and craft showcasing the creativity of this beautiful coastal community. Works by the region’s artists and artisans include weaving, carving, painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, quilting, photography, felting, film, music and printmaking and will be for sale.

Nelson

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 MATCHES – Trafalgar Park, Nelson Tuesday 20 September: Italy v Russia Tuesday 27 September: Italy v USA Saturday 1 October: Australia v Russia

Nelson World of WearableArt™ & Classic Cars Museum

Daily Daily The magical show atmosphere of the annual World of WearableArt® Awards Show (WOW®) is brilliantly translated into a breathtaking gallery experience using music, lighting and theatrical effects to show off stunning garments from past Awards Shows. Step into the fantasy World of WearableArt® Gallery where art is taken off the walls to adorn the body in wildly wonderful ways.

Nelson Site Re Scene Exhibition

04/09/2011 16/10/2011 Nelson and Tasman-based artists create their own work in response to watercolourist John Gully's artworks from the Suter Art Gallery collection.



Nelson RugBeer Hopfest

17/09/2011 01/10/2011 The RugBeer HopFest is a craft beer event celebrating the Nelson region’s status as the centre of New Zealand’s hop growing and boutique brewing industries.

Nelson Wanderers Rugby Club Welcome

19/09/2011 19/09/2011 The Wanderers Senior Rugby Team plays an exhibition match against the Brisbane Irish Rugby Football Club on the day before the Italy vs Russia Rugby World Cup 2011 match in Nelson. The welcome includes a hāngī and entertainment in the clubrooms.

Nelson Arts Foundation of New Zealand New Generation Tour

20/09/2011 20/09/2011 Four artists from different disciplines will each present an element of their work and talk about their artistic practice.

Nelson Birthplace of Rugby in New Zealand – 1870

20/09/2011 20/09/2011 A celebration of Nelson as “the Birthplace of New Zealand Rugby”, this re-enactment of New Zealand’s first-ever game of Rugby will be a great occasion. The re-enactment game will be followed by a procession through the oldest suburb in Nelson, to Trafalgar Park for the Italy v Russia Rugby World Cup 2011 match.

Nelson Oi You! 2011 23/09/2011 23/10/2011 Oi You! 2011, at Founders Park in Nelson, is a showcase of the best of Urban Art – the best from around the world, the best from New Zealand and the best from up-and-coming artists. For the first time in this country, 23 works by Banksy will be on display (from a local collector) alongside New Zealand urban artists.

Nelson The Nelson First XV Wine Competition and Events

25/09/2011 28/09/2011 As Nelson plays host to rugby teams and supporters from Italy and the USA, Nelson WineArt takes the rivalry off the rugby field and into the winery! The Nelson WineArt First XV Wine Competition is a blind tasting of aromatic wines from Italy, USA and the New Zealand region of Nelson — accompanied by a degustation dinner and other tasting events.

Nelson Piki Mai – Digital installation at Nelson Cathedral

07/10/2011 24/10/2011 Piki Mai is a digital installation projected on to Nelson’s Cathedral. This visual spectacle will create illusion on a grand scale that tells the story of Nelson.

Nelson Nelson Arts Festival

07/10/2011 24/10/2011 For 14 years, the Nelson Arts Festival has offered locals and visitors 17 days of top national and international theatre, dance, cabaret, music and talks.

Richmond The Richmond Festival

25/09/2011 27/09/2011 The Richmond Festival is a three-day celebration of cultural diversity and the sharing of differences and similarities, as the Nelson township of Richmond welcomes the American rugby team and rugby fans from far and wide.

Marlborough

Blenheim Knights of the Sky Exhibition – Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre

Daily Daily Described by Sydney Morning Herald as “the Best Museum in the World!” the Knights of the Sky Exhibition contains the world’s largest collection of World War One aircraft and rare memorabilia. The exhibition has been brought to life by Sir Peter Jackson and the multi-award winning Weta Workshop (Avatar, District 9 and the Lord of the Rings trilogy). Additional activities include scenic flights, joy rides, Bristol Freighter viewings and organised Hanger Tours.

Blenheim Kei Puta Te Wairau

07/09/2011 23/10/2011 This exhibition is a celebration of Māori Art and Heritage in Marlborough with an amazing collection of Māori artefacts from the Wairau Bar.

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Blenheim Indulge Marlborough

30/09/2011 30/09/2011 Indulge Marlborough showcases New Zealand food, wine and fashion with a focus on the Marlborough region. To celebrate the release of another world-beating vintage from this region, Indulge Marlborough brings together fine cuisine, music from J Williams, and three of New Zealand's hottest fashion designers Stolen Girlfriends Club, Kate Sylvester and Kathryn Wilson who will showcase their latest collections (fresh from New Zealand Fashion Week) on the catwalk.

Blenheim Marlborough Wine and Cuisine at Brancott Vineyard

06/10/2011 06/10/2011 Marlborough Wine and Cuisine at Brancott Vineyard is a showcase of Marlborough’s best wine and food. Experience different wine varieties and match them with local food, including crayfish, salmon, mussels, oysters, clams and wild game.

Picton Cruise Into Picton

09/09/2011 24/10/2011 Situated at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds, Picton is an idyllic spot for kicking back and cruising. For six weeks over September and October, Cruise Into Picton gives you the opportunity to do just that with a full programme of events.

Picton Picton Spring Fest

17/09/2011 18/09/2011 The Picton Spring Fest, held at the head of the idyllic Queen Charlotte Sound, showcases the wines and regional foods of Marlborough including, most definitely, the succulent green-lipped mussels.

Kaikōura Kaikōura Seafest

01/10/2011 01/10/2011 Kaikōura Seafest is an annual festival of local wine and food and a celebration of the abundance of the ocean and all it represents for the Kaikōura region on the northern Canterbury coast. Kaikōura Seafest is a perfect chance to try out delicious New Zealand kaimoana (seafood) straight from the sea.

Canterbury

Christchurch Christchurch Arts Festival

10/08/2011 02/10/2011 The biennial Christchurch Arts Festival is a showcase of the best theatre, dance and music from Canterbury, from around New Zealand and overseas.

Christchurch The Court Jesters

08/09/2011 09/10/2011 The Court Jesters present a theatre sports improvisation show for the whole family, taking place in different venues around Christchurch.

Christchurch REAL Canterbury Market Days

09/09/2011 07/10/2011 Experience Canterbury through your taste buds! The Canterbury region produces a diverse and delicious range of primary produce, cuisine and wine, and you can sample and enjoy this during the REAL Canterbury Market Days in central Christchurch.

Christchurch Horticultural Display

09/09/2011 10/10/2011 This floral installation will be designed to represent the colours and designs of Rugby World Cup 2011 teams’ national flags.

Christchurch Arts Foundation of New Zealand: Laureate Tour

20/09/2011 20/09/2011 Four artists from different disciplines will each present an element of their work and talk about their artistic practice.

Christchurch The Body Festival of Dance and Physical Theatre

23/09/2011 16/10/2011 The Body Festival of Dance and Physical Theatre is Christchurch’s annual dance festival. For 2011, a highlight will be an outdoor cultural spectacle.

Christchurch DanceSport New Zealand and IDSF International Open Championships

24/09/2011 25/09/2011 Top-ranked ballroom dance couples from Europe, Australia and New Zealand will showcase the diversity, athleticism and glamour of ballroom dance. This dance spectacular and competition will be televised live.

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Darfield Darfield Artweek Festival — A Trio of Art Exhibitions

1/10/2011

27/10/2011 This year Darfield Art Week celebrates its 30th birthday with two special exhibitions at Selwyn Gallery, as well as the traditional showcase of nearly 400 works from local artists at the Darfield Recreation Centre.

Kaiapoi Kaiapoi Heritage Week

11/09/2011 18/09/2011 Kaiapoi Heritage Week celebrates the rich heritage of this small Canterbury town with a week-long festival of events. This normally tranquil town will be a-buzz with activity and atmosphere, with events ranging from a heritage street parade; to classic movie nights; to guided walking tours of historic Kaiapoi; to a special service in the oldest wooden church in Canterbury.

Methven Mt Olympus Back to Reality Festival

09/09/2011 24/09/2011 The Mt Olympus Back to Reality Festival includes music, culture and sport with the Mel Parsons and the Rhythm Kings Alpine Concert, a curling competition and the Big Mountain Ski and Snowboard Aerobatic Display and competition.

Methven Methven – Mt Hutt Spring Festival

08/10/2011 16/10/2011 The Methven – Mt Hutt Spring Festival in Mid Canterbury is an action-packed week of events up on the mountain and down in the town. Bookended by Methven Big Air and Peak to Pub mountain activities include the world record attempt at the largest number of snowboarders in a race; the comical Downhill Dummy Race; the Pro-Star Uphill/Downhill Race; and the infamous Pond Skim. Here's your chance to celebrate spring with the locals, and to get stuck in to some truly typical Kiwi fun!

Methven Peak to Pub 15/10/2011 15/10/2011 Mid Canterbury's Peak to Pub is an exhilarating triathlon event that attracts seasoned multisport competitors enthusiastic amateurs seeking fun and personal triumph. Following a mass start, high up on the slopes of Mt Hutt, competitors ski or snowboard down to the base area; launch into a heart-stopping 19 km bike ride down the Mt Hutt access road; then transition into an 11 km run to finish outside the iconic Blue Pub in the centre of Methven.

Methven Frost Buster 2011

29/10/2011 29/10/2011 Held at the base of the Southern Alps in Mid Canterbury, Frost Buster 2011 includes a Multisport and a Duathalon Concourse. The running/cycling legs run along the foothills of the Southern Alps, through dairy, sheep and crop farmland. The kayaking leg is on one of the largest braided rivers in New Zealand, the Rakaia.

Ashburton and Methven

The Best of Mid Canterbury Festival

09/09/2011 11/09/2011 The Best of Mid Canterbury Festival is an exciting group of events to celebrate Ashburton’s hosting of Romania. The family-friendly activities showcase everything that Mid Canterbury has to offer.

South Canterbury

Timaru Art Rocks Festival

23/09/2011 26/09/2011 The majority of New Zealand's remaining prehistoric Māori rock art sites (approximately 300 sites) lie within a 70 km radius of Timaru in South Canterbury. The Art Rocks Festival celebrates southern heritage, culture and creativity and is centred around the theme of Māori rock art. This includes the Te Ana Ngāi Tahu Rock Art Centre.



West Coast

West Coast region The Great West Coast Whitebait Challenge

02/09/2011 30/10/2011 The West Coast is the heart of whitebait territory and visitors to Rugby World Cup 2011 will have the challenge (and the pleasure) of becoming world-famous whitebait judges as restaurants and eateries present special menus featuring the delicacy.

West Coast region West Coast Whitebait Season Festival

09/09/2011 23/09/2011 The West Coast is famous for its stunning landscape, culture and warm hospitality, so what better way to experience these than by visiting during the whitebait season. The Festival includes a range of events and activities up and down the Coast.

Hokitika WHITEBAIT! The Story of New Zealand’s Favourite Fish

09/09/2011 14/11/2011 Catching whitebait has been described as more addictive than searching for gold. WHITEBAIT! at the Hokitika Museum Gallery, explores the world of this tiny fish, the people who catch them and the almost legendary culture that has grown around it.

Otago

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 MATCHES – Otago Stadium, Dunedin Saturday 10 September: Argentina v England Sunday 18 September: England v Georgia Saturday 24 September: England v Romania Sunday 2 October: Ireland v Italy

Dunedin Blue Oyster Gallery Exhibition

23/08/2011 01/10/2011 The Blue Oyster Gallery presents a showcase of New Zealand contemporary art including works by Edith Amituanai, Scott Eady and Florian Habicht.

Dunedin Celebrate Dunedin

09/09/2011 07/10/2011 Celebrate Dunedin is a new festival celebrating the unique aspects of Otago’s premier city – from being a city of learning to a city that embraces food, fashion, wildlife, heritage, innovation and fun.

Dunedin Dunedin Celtic Arts Festival

10/09/2011 08/10/2011 Fāilte gu Fèis Cheilteach Dun Eidean. The Dunedin Celtic Arts Festival celebrates Dunedin’s Celtic heritage through music, art, performance and culture in the city that is the Scotland of New Zealand.

Dunedin Middlemarch Seven-Aside Tournament and Market Day

11/09/2011 11/09/2011 Middlemarch’s Seven Aside Tournament is grassroots rugby at its best, with a market day featuring local produce and rural events.

Dunedin Southern Sinfonia – Last Night of the Proms

22/09/2011 22/09/2011 The Last Night of the Proms is one of Otago’s favourite events and the acclaimed Southern Sinfonia presents traditional Proms items.

Port Chalmers, Dunedin

Port Chalmers Seafood Festival

01/10/2011 01/10/2011 The Port Chalmers Seafood Festival brings the freshest, locally-caught seafood, from the cold waters of the southern ocean, and prepares it, right on the wharf, in contemporary and traditional ways.

Dunedin 2011 Autospectacular

14/10/2011 15/10/2011 The 2011 Autospectacular features a display of classic and rare vehicles owned by motoring enthusiasts from around the region and beyond.

Queenstown Classic All Blacks vs French Classics match

18/09/2011 18/09/2011 Revel in the passion, the flair and the inevitable blood, sweat and tears as Classic All Blacks take on the French Classics in Queenstown. The Classics team comprises former All Blacks, many still playing overseas.

Queenstown Central Otago Pinot Experience

20/09/2011 20/09/2011 An amazing Central Otago Pinot Noir wine experience all packed into one day. Meet winemakers and take part in a grand tasting of pinot noirs with winery lunches in the picturesque Gibbston Valley.



Queenstown Queenstown Festival: History Alive

02/10/2011 02/10/2011 From scenic Queenstown to historic and picturesque Arrowtown learn about the richness of the region’s history whilst sampling food and wine and appreciating the local art.

Queenstown Queenstown Festival: Matches Made in Heaven – Food, Wine, Art

02/10/2011 21/10/2011 Created especially for the REAL New Zealand Festival as part of the Queenstown Festival, come along to sample and celebrate the region’s excellent cuisine, art and wine.

Queenstown Queenstown Festival: Queenstown JazzFest

20/10/2011 24/10/2011 Queenstown swings into spring with a five-day live music celebration. The Queenstown JazzFest features a sensational line up of bands and performers from both New Zealand and overseas with a programme of cool blues, big band swing, funky R&B, vibrant Latin sounds, Dixie bands and jazz-influenced dance music.

Wanaka Snow Park Snow 7s

17/10/2011 17/10/2011 It’s rugby on snow in the most magnificent and picturesque of surroundings. Rugby clubs from the Otago Region and two invitational teams present Sevens rugby the way you’ve never seen it before.

Ōamaru Waitaki Golden Oldies Rugby Festival 2011

30/09/2011 02/10/2011 Join former international and local rugby players from New Zealand and abroad as more than 40 teams battle it out on the rugby field.

Alexandra Alexandra Blossom Festival

23/09/2011 15/10/2011 The Alexandra Blossom Festival in Otago marks the arrival of Spring with three weeks of fun and entertainment.

Alexandra

New Zealand Merino Shearing and Wool Handling Championships

30/09/2011

01/10/2011 Witness the skill, speed and athleticism of top Kiwi shearers and wool handlers as they compete against the clock, the sheep and each other, removing a fleece in as little as 20 seconds in this most physical of farming tasks.

Palmerston Cromwell Queenstown

Central Otago Experience Trail

15/09/2011 17/09/2011 Experience unique adventures from a jazz evening to a curling festival and take in local attractions including the famous Cromwell Gorge and the largest dam in the Southern Hemisphere.

Cromwell New Zealand Gold Panning Championships and Markets

30/10/2011 30/10/2011 Come along and try your hand at panning for gold when the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust host the New Zealand National Gold Panning Championships, then enjoy an old fashioned fair day in the precinct at old Cromwell.

Roxburgh Welcome Scotland to Roxburgh – Our Heritage, Our Home

11/09/2011 18/09/2011 In the small town of Roxburgh, well known for its Scottish heritage, magnificent stone fruit and "Jimmy's Pies", Welcome Scotland to Roxburgh is a week-long festival with events including brass bands, pipe bands and bagpipes, a golf tournament where the wearing of kilts is encouraged, a Ceilidh with Gaelic folk music, Scottish country dancing and a Haggis Ceremony.

Naseby Maniototo Three Day Curling Festival

09/09/2011 11/09/2011 A celebration of one of Central Otago's oldest and most iconic winter sports – curling, in the historic town of Naseby. A fun, three-day family event with lots of 'cool' activities to try.

Naseby Maniototo Museum: Sporting Heroes Exhibition

09/09/2011 09/10/2011 Sport – particularly Rugby – has played a strong role in the Maniototo community and over the years the Maniototo has produced a number of top class sportspeople including All Blacks Wayne Graham, James Kearney, Antony Kreft, Ian Smith, William Meates and Andrew Hore. The Maniototo Museum's Sporting Heroes Exhibition honours these great locals.



Ranfurly Jazz ‘n’ Jocks 16/09/2011 17/09/2011 This two-day Central Otago festival features events ranging from a jazz soiree with local musicians and special guest Jud Arthur (ex-Otago Rugby player turned opera singer), historic art deco, fine wines and great local produce to fun with curling and Rugby. A gala event will include a market and the best of local food and wine, as well as a special rugby match featuring ex-Highlanders, ex-Crusaders and locals.

Lawrence Daffodil Dayze 03/09/2011 30/11/2011 An old world carnival celebrating the region’s history and culture, is the culmination of the three-month Daffodil Dayze daffodil display.

Southland

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 MATCHES – Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill Saturday 10 September: Scotland v Romania Wednesday 14 September: Scotland v Georgia Saturday 17 September: Argentina v Romania

Invercargill A Taste of Southland

08/09/2011 18/09/2011 A Taste of Southland showcases the best of this, New Zealand’s southernmost region. The streets of Invercargill come alive with music, theatre, markets and delicious local produce including, naturally, the world-famous Bluff oysters.

Southland Savour Bluff Oysters

09/09/2011 As long as the oysters last!

Bluff Oysters from Southland are widely regarded as the very best in the world, and we're saving you some! The Bluff Oyster season runs from March until June/July but in 2011, for the first time ever, a portion of the main season quota will be harvested and then put into growing tanks to feed up ready for Rugby World Cup 2011 visitors. Southland will be the only place you can get them fresh. Don't miss your chance!

Gore Drink Whisky at Hokonui Moonshine Museum

Daily Daily Hokonui Moonshine Museum explores over 130 years of illicit whisky-making in and around the Hokonui Hills. “Hokonui” or “Hokonui Moonshine” had its origins in the Highlands of Scotland, but made its presence felt in the Gore district with the advent of localised Prohibition in 1902. “Old Hokonui” whisky, made to the original local recipe, can be bought at the museum.

Mandeville, near Gore

Vintage Aircraft Adventure

Daily Daily Mandeville Airfield is New Zealand’s oldest aerodrome and has planes from the 1930s era, open workshops and acrobatic joy rides. You can catch a scenic flight in a Tiger Moth, a de Havilland Fox Moth, a Dragonfly or a Dominie/Rapide.

SH94 between Gore and Queenstown

The People’s Republic of State Highway 94

01/08/2011 23/10/2011 The People’s Republic of State Highway 94 is an arts and heritage trail from Gore to Queenstown bringing out the quirky and endearing stories of local inventors, prospectors, bootleggers, artists, shearers and barnstorming aviators.

Documents

NEW ZEALAND 2011 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTSimg.scoop.co.nz/media/pdfs/1105/REAL_New_Zealand...REAL NEW ZEALAND FESTIVAL EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS May 2011 Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011) is a chance