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  Hikurangi Country Market
 

Come join the fun Hikurangi Town Centre. Arts, Crafts, Plants etc. 8.00 am till 12 noon.



Location: Hikurangi
Type: Community
Dates: 14 Nov 2009 - 27 Mar 2010
Contact: Paulette Crowther
Phone: 09 433 8537
  Wonderland: The Magic of the Rose at Auckland Museum
 

The exhibition unravels the fascinating lineage of this flower family



Location: Auckland
Type: General
Dates: 04 Dec 2009 - 14 Mar 2010
Contact: Joanna Kelly
Phone: 09 368 4180
  Project Jonah Whale Rescue Medic Course
 

Project Jonah is holding a number of Medic Courses around New Zealand. The day long courses are designed to teach everything you need to know in the event of a whale stranding.



Location: Various
Type: Workshops/Short Courses
Dates: 12 Dec 2009 - 31 Dec 2010 (unconfirmed)
Contact: Nicola Thompson
Phone: 09 302 3106
Web: projectjonah.org.nz
  POU TAHARUA : The Flagstaff Exhibition
 

Historic pieces of the Flagstaff cut down by Hoke Heke brought together at Russell Museum in an important exhibition for the summer 2009 - 2010. A once only exhibition.



Location: Bay of Islands
Type: General
Dates: 14 Dec 2009 - 14 Mar 2010
Contact: Marsha Davis
Phone: 064 9 403 7701
Web: russellmuseum.org.nz
  WAITAHA: NGA AHI KAA “ LIGHTING THE FIRES OF THE SACRED MEMORIES”
 

WAITAHA: NGA AHI KAA “ LIGHTING THE FIRES OF THE SACRED MEMORIES” - 19th Dec 2009 to March 30



Location: Kurow
Type: Arts & Crafts
Dates: 19 Dec 2009 - 30 Mar 2010
Note: 19th Dec 2009 to March 30
Contact: carron costems
Phone: 03 4360 950
  History In A Bottle
 

A Lifetime of Collecting by Hilda McCarroll



Location: Matakohe
Type: Community/General
Dates: 17 Feb 2010 - 17 Aug 2010
Contact: Colleen Glass
Phone: 09 431 7417
Web: kaurimuseum.co.nz
  Festival of Flowers
 

A floral celebration of the Garden City with exhibitions, lectures and workshops, floral displays, competitions, all to be held in Christchurch's cultural precinct.



Location: Christchurch
Type: Festivals
Dates: 19 Feb 2010 - 15 Mar 2010
Contact: Festival of Flowers
Phone: (03) 365 5403
Web: festivalofflowers.co.nz
  shapeshifter
 

Essential New Zealand Sculpture: Wander at will to view inspiring sculptures set amongst the trees, flowers and stream of the beautiful Civic Gardens, and indoors at TheNewDowse just over the road.



Location: Lower Hutt
Type: Arts & Crafts
Dates: 26 Feb 2010 - 21 Mar 2010
Contact: Charlotte Hurley
Phone: 045706500
Web: shapeshifter.org.nz
  Documentary Edge Festival 2010
 

Documentary Edge Festival

http://www.documentaryedge.org.nz



Location: Auckland
Type: Festivals
Dates: 27 Feb 2010 - 14 Mar 2010
Contact: Dan Shanan
Phone: +64 9 360 0329
  Michael Kennedy | Rise of the Turnips
 

Opening: Tues 2nd March, 5.30 – 7pm



Location: Newton
Type: Arts & Crafts
Dates: 02 Mar 2010 - 20 Mar 2010
Contact: Mark L. Watts
Phone: (09) 307 6416
Web: satellitegallery.co.nz
  NZ House & Garden Tours 2010
 

Step foot into New Zealand’s most captivating homes. During March 2010, some of New Zealand’s most inspiring homes will open their doors in support of a worthy cause.



Location: Christchurch
Type: House & Garden
Dates: 05 Mar 2010 - 26 Mar 2010
Contact: Kate Laurence
Phone: 09 909 6864
  Moana Whenua
 

A celebration of Aotearoa through creativity

Deanna Gracie invites you to her exhibition of artworks created in beauty and with sheer joy….



Location: Christchurch
Type: Arts & Crafts
Dates: 07 Mar 2010 - 15 Mar 2010
Contact: Deanna Gracie
Phone: 03 3882596
Web: Deanna.co.nz
  Ellerslie International Flower Show
 

Ellerslie International Flower Show is New Zealand's premier week-long Garden Party in Christchurch's North Hagley Park.



Location: Christchurch
Type: Arts & Gardens
Dates: 10 Mar 2010 - 14 Mar 2010
Contact: Ellerslie International Flower Show
Phone: 03 941 8999
Web: ellerslieflowershow.co.nz
  Pasifika Festival
 

Pasifika Festival is the most significant cultural and community festival in the South Pacific, and the world’s largest Pacific festival of its kind.



Location: Auckland
Type: Cultural
Dates: 12 Mar 2010 - 13 Mar 2010
Contact: Auckland City Council Pasifika Festival
Web: aucklandcity.govt.nz
  WOMAD NZ 2010
 

WOMAD is NZ's leading summer festival. It delivers 30 hours of entertainment over 3-days,across seven stages. It's clean, green, safe and family friendly. Music, films, workshops, Kidzone and more....



Location: New Plymouth
Type: Festivals
Dates: 12 Mar 2010 - 14 Mar 2010
Contact: Lisa McMullan
Phone: 06 759 8412
Web: womad.co.nz
  World of Music Arts and Dance (WOMAD)
 

Over three gorgeous days around 40,000 ticket holders soaked up the sounds, smiles and sunshine at WOMAD 2009.



Location: Nelson
Type: Festivals
Dates: 12 Mar 2010 - 14 Mar 2010
Contact: Taranaki Arts Festival Trust
Phone: 06 759 8412
Web: womad.co.nz
  NZ Pilot Expo
 

New Zealand's only general aviation-focused exhibition



Location: Auckland
Type: Sporting
Dates: 12 Mar 2010 - 13 Mar 2010
Contact: Stuart Clumpas
Phone: 445 8841
Web: pilotexpo.co.nz
  Hossack & Lochiel Stations 4WD Safari
 

This is an opportunity to visit areas of the Hossack and Lochiel Stations not normally accessible to the public. Meals provided and numbers are limited.



Location: Hanmer Springs
Type: Sporting
Dates: 13 Mar 2010 - 14 Mar 2010
Contact: Dorothy Geen
Phone: 03 315 7339
Web: hanmernz.com
  The TOWER Season of From Here to There 2010 - Hamilton
 

The journey begins here.
Take a leap into the extraordinary with the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s TOWER Season of From Here to There, featuring three stylish, spirited and sensual works of dance.



Location: Hamilton
Type: Entertainment
Dates: 13 Mar 2010 - 14 Mar 2010
Contact: Hilaire Carmody
Phone: 0800 432 623
Web: nzballet.org.nz
  Colville Connection
 

70km of mountain bike ecstasy! If the hills don't take your breath away the views surely will! This would have to be one of New Zealand's most stunning Mountain Bike races.



Location: Coromandel
Type: Sporting
Dates: 13 Mar 2010
Contact: Colville Connection
Web: colvilleconnection.co.nz
  Te Awamutu Food and Wine Festival
 

A great day out with boutique wineries, breweries, cheese producers & live entertainment all day.



Location: Te Awamutu
Type: Wine and Food
Dates: 13 Mar 2010
Contact: Claire Roigard
Phone: 07 870 2450
  Battle of Kororareka Festival
 

A fun filled festival for all the family. Featuring kapa haka performance, arts & crafts and traditional Maori kai (food).



Location: Bay of Islands
Type: Cultural
Dates: 13 Mar 2010
Contact: Kay Gorrie
Phone: 09 403 7212
  Waimarino Rodeo
 

The famous Waimarino Rodeo will celebrate its 60th anniversary in Feb 2010. Competitors travel from across the country to provide 2 days worth of crowd-pleasing, adrenalin pumping entertainment!



Location: Raetihi
Type: Sporting
Dates: 13 Mar 2010 - 14 Mar 2010
Contact: Marie Scarrow
Phone: 06 385 4453
Web: raetihi.com
  Thames Heritage Day
 

A Day of old fashion fun!Focusing on yesteryear with an Anitiques Road Show; vintage & classic car displays, motorbikes & other forms of historic transport; working stationery engines; live music...



Location: Thames
Type: Cultural
Dates: 13 Mar 2010
Contact: Thames Heritage Day
Phone: 07 868 7947
Web: thecoromandel.com
  Panasonic Peoples Triathlon Series Race #3
 

The highly regarded People's Triathlon Series is a well known series in the Auckland area and consists of four events held between the months of November and April.



Location: Clevedon
Type: Sports
Dates: 14 Mar 2010
Contact: Frank Clarke
Phone: 299 7971
Web: peoplestri.com
  ASB Polyfest
 

The ASB Polyfest is the largest Maori and Pacific Island’s cultural festival in the world.



Location: Auckland
Type: Cultural
Dates: 17 Mar 2010 - 20 Mar 2010
Contact: ASB Polyfest
Phone: 09 523 4212
Web: asbpolyfest.co.nz
  The TOWER Season of From Here to There 2010 - Auckland
 

The journey begins here.
Take a leap into the extraordinary with the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s TOWER Season of From Here to There, featuring three stylish, spirited and sensual works of dance.



Location: Auckland
Type: Entertainment
Dates: 17 Mar 2010 - 20 Mar 2010
Contact: Hilaire Carmody
Phone: 0800 432 623
Web: nzballet.org.nz
  Al Di Meola with World Sinfonia
 

Legendary guitarist, Al Di Meola is bringing his 6-piece Latin Jazz Fusion band World Sinfonia to our shores in March 2010.



Location: Auckland
Type: Music
Dates: 18 Mar 2010
Contact: General Inquiries Box Office
Phone: 0800 289 842
Web: aldimeola.com
  Al Di Meola with World Sinfonia
 

Legendary guitarist, Al Di Meola is bringing his 6-piece Latin Jazz Fusion band World Sinfonia to our shores in March 2010.



Location: Christchurch
Type: Music
Dates: 19 Mar 2010
Contact: General Inquiries James Hay Theatre
Phone: 03 366 8899
  An Intimate Evening with Yulia
 

Yulia NZ's leading female solo vocalist sings songs from her number one hit albums along with the most popular
female solo repertoire in an intimate concert, up close and personal.



Location: Mangonui
Type: Music
Dates: 20 Mar 2010
Contact: Yulia MacLean
Phone: 03 366 0799
Web: yulia.co.nz
  Hawarden A & P Show
 

A wide range of Events, Trade & Entries including Horses, Sheep, Cattle, Donkeys, Photography, Art Craft, Food, Cooking demonstrations, Childrens Entertainment, Static Displays, Stalls, competitions.



Location: Hawarden
Type: Community Events
Dates: 20 Mar 2010
Contact: Thea McTeigue
Phone: 03 314 2297
Web: hawardenshow.co.nz
  Auckland Half Ironman
 

The race starts at Maraetai with a 2km swim and is followed by a 90km bike that covers much of the old Auckland Ironman bike course. It finishes with a 21km three lap picturesque run around the foresh



Location: Auckland
Type: Sporting
Dates: 20 Mar 2010
Contact: Jill Dalton
Phone: +64 3 443 6295
Web: aucklandhalf.co.nz
  Golden Gown Fashion Show 2010
 

You are invited to the best ever Fashion Show in Auckland.



Location: Takapuna
Type: General
Dates: 20 Mar 2010
Contact: Ankia van der Berg
Phone: 09 476 0522
Web: goldengown.co.nz
  Springston School Duathlon
 

We are having an all age and ability Duathlon, there is a Family and Individual/Team section.



Location: Springston
Type: Sporting
Dates: 21 Mar 2010
Contact: Sandy Taylor
Phone: 033255878
  Go Otago
 

Go Otago will be held on Sunday 21 March 2010 at the Taieri Agricultural Park. Go Otago celebrates Otago Anniversary by incorporating entertainment, exhibits and activities in a fun family day out.



Location: Dunedin
Type: Community Events
Dates: 21 Mar 2010
Contact: Victoria Bunton
Phone: 0800 246 682
Web: go-otago.org.nz
  Al Di Meola with World Sinfonia
 

egendary guitarist, Al Di Meola is bringing his 6-piece Latin Jazz Fusion band World Sinfonia to our shores in March 2010.



Location: Wellington
Type: Music
Dates: 22 Mar 2010
Contact: General Inquiries Wellington Opera House
Phone: 04 384 3840
  Around NZ Air Safari 2010
 

The Air Safari flies into Whitianga on Tuesday 23rd March 2010, for dinner & an overnight stay hosted by the Mercury Bay Aero Club.



Location: Whitianga
Type: General
Dates: 23 Mar 2010 - 24 Mar 2010
Contact: Karen Groome
  Whangamata Beach Hop
 

Rock N Roll Festival: The Whangamata Beach Hop is a celebration of the 50's and 60's which attracts between 40,000 and 80,000 people each year.



Location: Whangamata
Type: Festivals
Dates: 24 Mar 2010 - 28 Mar 2010
Contact: Beach Hop
Web: beachhop.co.nz
  Balloons over Waikato
 

New Zealand's premier ballooning festival. A visual spectacle as over 30 magnificent hot air balloons from New Zealand and overseas, take to the skies for five days of fun and competition.



Location: Hamilton
Type: Entertainment
Dates: 24 Mar 2010 - 28 Mar 2010
Contact: Michelle Connell
Phone: 07 838 4645
Web: balloonsoverwaikato.co.nz
  The TOWER Season of From Here to There 2010 - Wellington
 

The journey begins here.
Take a leap into the extraordinary with the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s TOWER Season of From Here to There, featuring three stylish, spirited and sensual works of dance.



Location: Wellington
Type: Entertainment
Dates: 24 Mar 2010 - 27 Mar 2010
Contact: Hilaire Carmody
Phone: 0800 432 623
Web: nzballet.org.nz
  World Cinema Showcase 2010
 

Friendly and accessible mini-film festival presented every autumn by the organisers of the NZ International Film Festival.



Location: Auckland
Type: Entertainment
Dates: 25 Mar 2010 - 14 Apr 2010
Contact: Rebecca McMillan
Phone: 04 385 0162
Web: worldcinemashowcase.co.nz
  Festival of Cultures
 

Come join us on a round-trip, non-stop ticket to a world of cultures.



Location: Palmerston North
Type: Festivals
Dates: 26 Mar 2010 - 31 Mar 2010
Contact: Lancewood Event Management
Web: foc.co.nz
  South Island Workingmen's Club Fishing Tournament
 

Ashburton Club & M.S.A are celebrating their 125th Year Jubilee. This is one on the many events which are part of it.



Location: Ashburton
Type: Sport
Dates: 26 Mar 2010 - 27 Mar 2010
Contact: Mike Crequer
Phone: 03 307 9840
  Avanti Rotorua to Taupo 100k Flyer
 

This legendary road cycling event takes competitors on a fast, fun and scenic journey from one world famous tourist destination to another.



Location: Rotorua
Type: Sports
Dates: 27 Mar 2010
Contact: Mark Simmonds
Phone: 07 378 0455
Web: eventpromotions.co.nz
  NZDBA National Dragon Boat Championships
 

Adult teams (corporates and sports clubs) compete for the title of Champion of Champion on Saturday. Then on Sunday, all NZ Secondary Schools repeat the process to find the top school team.



Location: Ashburton
Type: Sport
Dates: 27 Mar 2010 - 28 Mar 2010
Contact: Noel Anderton
Phone: 03 358 1633
Web: nzdba.co.nz/
  Arrowsmith Thee Ride & Arrowsmith Thee Run
 

Arrowsmith Thee Ride consists of a 42km MTB ride/race on Mt Arrowsmith Station that starts and finishes at the woolshed. New: Arrowsmith Thee Run 42km offroad marathon "any tougher & it would rust".



Location: Methven
Type: Sport
Dates: 27 Mar 2010
Contact: Simon Hampton
Phone: 03 302 1822
Web: multisportevents.co.nz
  Hibiscus Hospice Country Home & Garden Tour
 

Ten magnificently presented homes and gardens for touring plus interesting art and craft displays available for purchasing.



Location: Whangaparaoa
Type: House & Garden
Dates: 28 Mar 2010
Contact: Dyan Cann
Phone: 09 4219180
Web: hchospice.org.nz

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