Events 2010
NZ International Comedy Festival
Some of the best and brightest comedians from the International
circuit join some of New Zealand's top acts for over three weeks of
comedy madness.
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see full detailsAuckland Anniversary Regatta
Being known as the 'City of Sails,' Auckland is recognised as a
yachtsman's paradise, so it is no surprise to discover that its
annual official Regatta is the biggest one-day Regatta in the
world. This historic event was first held in September 1840...
see full detailsWaiheke Island Wine Festival
Waiheke Island, just a short boat trip from Auckland, is a
favourite weekend get-away for city residents. Not only is the
beautiful island dotted with the luxury homes of privileged
Aucklanders, but it is also covered with the lush vineyards of more
than 30...
see full detailsAuckland Lantern Festival
To end the Chinese New Year celebrations, the annual Lantern
Festival is one of the city's most popular events. Thousands of
people flock to the park to enjoy the spectacle of hundreds of
glowing lanterns, as well as a variety of performances, fireworks,
crafts...
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Auckland boasts the world’s largest Polynesian population,
and celebrates the art, culture and lifestyle of this vibrant
native community with the annual Pasifika Festival. The festival
opens on Friday evening with a concert showcasing talented
Polynesian music artists. On Saturday the entertainment continues
with local...
see full detailsNew Zealand Fashion Week
International fashion buyers and writers descend on Auckland
during October each year to celebrate in grand style the unique
indigenous-inspired collections of New Zealand’s talented
designers. About 50 designers show their collections at this major
event. Some shows are open to the general public,...
see full detailsAuckland's Big Day Out
The New Zealand leg of the popular Australian summer tours
brings the biggest names in popular world music to Auckland for a
day of hard rocking and dancing till the sun goes down.
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