He Whakakitenga Ahuwhenua, Pāmu Kararehe Rotorua A&P Show
2023-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Agrodome Western Road, Ngongotahā, Rotorua, New Zealand, New Zealand
A great show for all those participating and families to come and join in the fun and watch the competitions going on during the day.
Below is a list of what is on for the day:
ALPACA FLEECE COMPETITIONS
AXEMEN COMPETITIONS
BALLOONIST & MAGICIAN
CATTLE COMPETITIONS
DAN THE PUPPET MAN
DAIRY GOAT COMPETITION
EQUESTRIAN EVENTS
HORSE & PONY RIDES
KIDS PLAYGROUND AREA
KING & QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN RACE
MINI CAR DISPLAY
MUSICIANS
POULTRY DISPLAY
ROTORUA SYMPHONIC BAND
SHEARING & WOOL HANDLING COMPETITIONS
SHEEP-N-SHOW RACING
SPARKY THE FIRE ENGINE
TE AMORANGI MUSEUM
VINTAGE TRACTORS & MACHINERY DISPLAY
WESTERN RIDING
WOOD TURNERS DISPLAY
FOOD STALLS
TRADE SITES
Admission – Adults $10
Children 15 years & under – Free.
Open from 8.30am – 5pm

The PumpHouse – The Santa Claus Show ’23
2023-12-02 10:30 - 2023-12-22 13:00 | The PumpHouse Theatre, 2a Manurere Avenue, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand
Ho-ho-ho, it’s Christmas show time!
Tim Bray Theatre Company presents their hugely popular family favourite, The Santa Claus Show, back for its 19th season and more lovable than ever! Written in 1991 and now New Zealand’s best-selling Christmas show, this unmissable experience tells a merry tale about finding the true meaning of Christmas, with special guest appearances from Santa’s chief elf and Mr Claus himself.
Join Kelly and Alana on their epic adventure dashing through the snow to the North Pole, with singing and laughing all the way. Bring your little elves along (and big ones too) and get ready for a jolly entertaining Christmas show!
“The Santa Claus Show and Tim Bray are the gifts that keep on giving. What Tim Bray is to Children’s Theatre, the All Blacks are to Rugby: one of New Zealand’s national treasures.” – Patrick Kelly, Theatreview
“This is a hugely enjoyable, well-acted and produced show, guaranteed to get you in the mood for Christmas.” Jodi Yeats, Stuff

The Greenflea Carboot Sale at Market Central Taupō
2023-12-03 09:00 - 2024-04-07 13:00 | Northcroft Reserve, Taupō 3330, Taupo, New Zealand
Market Central presents The Greenflea carboot sale on the first Sunday of every month!
This is an amazing wee carboot sale with a green twist! You will find quality reusable, recycled & repurposed items here including furniture, toys, tools, clothing, vintage & collectibles and second-hand books. All of this alongside our amazing main market.
For information on selling, please head to the homepage of our website: www.marketcentraltaupo.co.nz
Sun 3 Dec, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Sun 7 Jan 2024, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Sun 4 Feb 2024, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Sun 3 Mar 2024, 9:00am – 1:00pm
Sun 7 Apr 2024, 9:00am – 1:00pm

APO 4 KIDS CHRISTMAS
2023-12-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Auckland Town Hall, Hōro ā-Tāone o, Tāmaki Makaura, Auckland, New Zealand
Specially designed for the littlest members of your family, come along for a fun-filled, festive hour full of music, singing, and hands-on activities for your tamariki.

Eat Street Food Festival
2023-12-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Te Kauwhata Memorial Domain, Te Kauwhata, North Waikato Mahi Rd, Te Kauwhata, North Waikato, New Zealand, New Zealand
The 69th Annual Te Kauwhata A&P Show has set the table this year to include the very first Eat Street Food Festival.
With over 20 Food truck options its a must to come hungry!
2000+ visitors | over 50 vendor sites
Live Entertainment
Fun Zone with Amusement rides (tickets 3 for $5)
Shop till you drop at one of our stall holders
The muscles are out with the Strongman Highland Games in the main ring
Pick your winner with Sheep Racing
Slow and steady snail racing
Lil Boo Peep petting zoo
Pop Up Games
Indoor Competitions
Toi Ako Artspace Photography competition
Equestrian, Dairy & Goat competitions
And so much more
Bring your sunscreen, hat & picnic blanket.
Crowd friendly dogs on a lead welcome
Parking on-site (dog park at bottom of domain)
If local, walk or ride your bike – plenty of bollards & trees to padlock your bike too.
Amusement ride tickets available from INFO HUB where a friendly smile will be able to help you
Eftpos is available on site
Contact person: Kris Bryant tekauwhatashow@gmail.com
The Te Kauwhata A&P show reserves the right to use any image captured by our official photographer for promotional purposes in any media, in perpetuity without compensation, unless not consented.

APO 4 KIDS CHRISTMAS
2023-12-09 08:00 - 2023-12-17 17:00
Specially designed for the littlest members of your family, come along for a fun-filled, festive hour full of music, singing, and hands-on activities for your tamariki.
Multiple Venues:
Bruce Mason Centre
Auckland Town Hall | Hōro ā-Tāone o Tāmaki Makaurau

Te Whakatūtū Kirihimete Rotorua Christmas Parade
2023-12-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Government Gardens, Queens Drive, Rotorua, New Zealand, New Zealand
Rotorua locals are set to celebrate the festive season with the 2023 Rotorua Christmas Parade.
Based in and around the iconic Government Gardens, it is a perfect morning outing for all the whanau. Starting at 10am, it means it’s not too hot for the younger ones. So we can all enjoy the sights and sounds of the parade, finished off with seeing Santa himself. And then there is time to head into the CBD for a touch of shopping and maybe a bite to eat to discuss your favourite floats.
The Rotorua Christmas Parade is an event for the community, by the community. All local groups, education establishments and businesses are encouraged to enter a float and start their planning now.
Interested groups can register floats or contact organisers through the official website rotoruachristmas.co.nz or via the official event Facebook page.
The Rotorua Christmas Parade is organised each year under the guardianship of Rotary Club of Rotorua Passport.

Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park
2023-12-09 19:30 - 22:05 | Auckland Domain, Domain Drive North, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Gather your friends and family for a fabulous free night of world class entertainment from some of Aotearoa’s top singers, dancers and musicians. The nation’s favourite Christmas celebration is topped off by a fabulous fireworks finale. The perfect way to start the festive season at the happiest night of the year!
Enjoy the magic of New Zealand’s biggest, free annual entertainment spectacular,
Coca‑Cola Christmas in the Park!
Get ready to party at the happiest night of the year!
Known as “the nation’s favourite Christmas party”, Coca‑Cola Christmas in the Park is a fabulous, fun-filled night of world-class entertainment and jaw-dropping fireworks, held each year in Christchurch and Auckland in front of a massive live audience.
Since the first concert in 1994, the show has grown to become New Zealand’s largest free annual Christmas celebration, a showcase for some of Aotearoa’s most popular performers and promising new stars, and a firm fixture on the Kiwi Christmas calendar.

HARCOURTS GOLD STAR CHRISTMAS AT THE LAKE
2023-12-10 14:00 - 18:00 | Gilmour Lake, 39 Gilmour Street, Waihi, Waihi, 3610, New Zealand
Get your ‘Christmasy’ on and come and join the festive celebrations at Gilmour Lake from 2 – 6 pm on Sunday December 10th!
There’ll be creative kids activities, fun rides, bouncy castles, food trucks, cool stalls, prizes, live music and of course Santa will be there in his grotto
It’s going to be HUGE!

Christmas magic at the Sky Tower
2023-12-13 08:00 - 2023-12-25 17:00 | Skycity Auckland, 87 Federal Street, Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
As the festive season approaches, there’s no better time to come together with loved ones and create cherished memories. Christmas embodies the spirit of togetherness, a time when friends and whānau unite to celebrate the joy of the season. And what better place to revel in the magic of Christmas than up in the iconic Sky Tower?
Write a letter to Santa, take it 220 metres up, and post it from the world’s highest letterbox! Don’t forget to visit the WONKA workshop where you can let your imagination run wild.
There’s loads more too, so head to SkyCity for the most magical Christmas.

WORLDS HIGHEST POST BOX
Every child visiting in December will be given their own post card so they can write a letter to Santa up the iconic Sky Tower! We will once again be home to the highest letterbox in the world — a direct line to Santa’s North Pole grotto.
WONKA
To celebrate WONKA in cinemas from 14 December, we have also created a WONKA workshop filled with fun for the whole whānau.
View the trailer here
CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW
13-25 December from sundown
We’ll be lighting up as the biggest Christmas tree in Auckland this festive season in Green and Red in the lead up to Santa’s arrival.
SKYCITY MAGIC
The whole SkyCity precinct will be lit up to create a festive wonderland of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Scotty’s Christmas Spectacular dance show is back for another year, and of course, Santa will be in the building along with his Christmas fairies and pixies, ready to take photos and spread the magic of Christmas to your tamariki.

Calling all kids! Christmas Fun & Prizes!
2023-12-14 08:00 - 17:00
This December take part in our Mount Mainstreet Christmas activities for the kids, we’ve got a scavenger hunt, a colouring competition and also a sandcastle competition!!
All competitions are open from Friday 1st December and close on Tuesday 19th December at 5pm. So rally the troops and on come down the the Mount Mainstreet and be part of our Christmas fun!
Check out what’s on!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS SCAVENGER HUNT
Get the kids out and about and count up as many Happy Holiday stickers as they can and enter into the draw to win one of two epic kids summer prize packs.
The Happy Holidays stickers are on selected shop windows down the Mainstreet, along Maunganui Road between Rata Street & Pacific Ave) on both sides of the road.
Once you’ve hunted as much as you can, jump online and
ENTER HERE.

CHRISTMAS COLOURING COMPETITION
Are you looking for a chill activity for the kids to do? Why not complete our Christmas Colouring Competition!
Either pop into one of our participating stores to pick up a copy, or DOWNLOAD ONLINE HERE
Submit your completed artworks by 5pm on Tuesday 19th December by email to marketing@mountmaungnaui.org.nz or drop into one of our participating stores.
We’ve got two kids summer prize packs up for grabs, winners will be announced on Wednesday 20th December.

For printed copies visit the below stores:
Smith Sport Shoes, 107 Maunganui Road
Rip Curl, 138 Maunganui Road
Lets Get Outside, 138 Maunganui Road
Mount Longboards, 169 Maunganui Road
Mount Four Square, 217 Maunganui Road
Mount Made, 262 Maunganui Road
Col’s Butchery, 237 Maunganui Road
In Italy, 245 Maunganui Road
The Kids Store, 330 Maunganui Road
SNOWMAN SANDCASTLE COMPETITION
Hit the beach from Friday 01st Dec – Tuesday 19th Dec and create your best snowman sandcastle, take a photo of it and share it to socials. To win, simply tag Mount Mainstreet on Instagram or Facebook and also tag the Mainstreet business you’d like to win a $100 voucher from! It’s as simple as that!
We have 3 x $100 voucher to the Mainstreet business of the winners choice to give away, simply take a stroll on our business directly and get tagging!
Winners drawn on Wednesday 20th December 2023.

If you are using props in your photo that you remove these from the beach before leaving. Be a tidy Kiwi and leave no rubbish on the beach.

Bruce Mason Centre: APO 4 Kids Christmas
2023-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Bruce Mason Centre, #1 The Promenade, Takapuna Beach, Auckland, New Zealand
Get the whānau together for APO’s Christmas concert!
Specially designed for the littlest members of your family, come along for a fun-filled, festive hour full of music, singing, and hands-on activities for your tamariki.

WAIHĪ BEACH CHRISTMAS AT THE MARKET
2023-12-16 08:00 - 12:00 | Waihi Beach School, 100 Beach Road, Waihi Beach, Waihi, 3611, New Zealand
The countdown to Christmas has begun, and Waihī Beach Events and Promotions are getting ready to kick off the festivities! On December 16th, from 8am onwards, the Saturday Farmers Market at Waihī Beach School will transform into a festive community event for the whole family.
This event has something for everyone, especially the little ones. Kids can have a pony ride or challenge themselves with a game of giant inflatable tenpin bowling or football, plus much more. While the kids are entertained, you can explore the Farmers Market, including food and drink stalls, and enjoy the live entertainment.
And let’s not forget the main attraction – Santa Claus himself! At 10am, Santa will make a special appearance, spreading Christmas cheer and bringing smiles to children’s faces.
This event is all about community, and admission is free. So gather your family and friends and join us for a fun festive morning.
For more information visit our Facebook event – https://www.facebook.com/events/658418853096404

Christmas Market & Santa Photos
2023-12-17 08:30 - 12:30 | 137 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, 3116, New Zealand
Join us down the Mount Mainstreet on Sunday 17th December for our Mount Mainstreet Urban “Christmas” Market.
We’ve got all your favourite stall holders and live music, plus Santa will be visiting from 10am – 12.30pm, so you can get your free photo with him! Bring the kids down and say hi.
There will also be a free Christmas wrapping station and Christmas workshop on from 10am – 12.30pm.
Waipuna Hospice will also be onsite with their Remembrance Tree campaign, a nice way to remember those that have passed this Christmas.
We will also have our Mount Mainstreet Christmas Surfboard Colouring Competition available to pick up, drop off or complete at the market
Then head to the Cruise Deck, 169 Maunganui Rd, for free face painting!
This is a great free activity for the whole family!
Sunday 17th December
8.30am – 12.30pm
137 Maunganui Road

The PumpHouse: Christmas Carols in the Ampitheatre
2023-12-17 18:30 | The PumpHouse Theatre, 2a Manurere Avenue, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand
Join us for a sing-a-long of everyone’s favourite Christmas Carols!
We invite you to join us for this annual, hugely popular, sing-along event on Sunday 17th December at 6:00 pm.
The PumpHouse Community Choir will be singing everyone’s favourite Kirihimete songs and carols and would love the whole audience to join in. Don’t worry about the words – we’ll give you a songbook to sing from!
Start the holiday season as part of this fun event for the whole whānau!
Join our Community Choir
If singing with others is something you really enjoy, you can also join The PumpHouse Community Choir and be a part of the performance on stage. Click here to find out more
Pay What You Like
Proceeds from our annual Christmas Carols event go to The PumpHouse Theatre, which is a registered charity. We have five different ticket prices – you are welcome to choose from these to pay what you’d like to help us continue to thrive as a vibrant arts hub on the North Shore.

Summer Holiday Fun at Butterfly Creek
2023-12-20 10:00 - 2023-12-28 16:15 | Butterfly Creek, 10 Tom Pearce drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Come along to Butterfly Creek these school holidays and join us for an exciting line-up of dinosaur-themed fun. Travel back to a time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth – explore prehistoric Dinosaur Kingdom and meet our huge, life-size animatronic dinosaurs including a Triceratops mother protecting her young from a T-Rex, the vicious Velociraptor and the massive 24m Diplodocus towering overhead.
You can also delight the kids with our face-painting sessions, meet our amazing dinosaur entertainers roaming the park, and have fun with our dinosaur arts and activities on selected days.
Plus, there is so much else to see at Butterfly Creek. Get up close with fabulous animals and enter mythical lands where unicorns and dragons come alive. Experience our tropical butterfly house, connect with cute animals in Buttermilk Farm, and see the cheeky monkeys, otters, and meerkats at play. And you can spot Kiwi in our unique Kiwi Forest, and enjoy free play on our playground.

Dinner At the Lake
2023-12-21 16:30 - 2024-02-07 20:30 | Northcroft Reserve, Taupō 3330, Taupo, New Zealand
Dinner At the Lake Is Back This Summer!
Northcroft Reserve On Taupo’s Stunning Lakefront
4.30pm – 8.30pm Every Thursday
December 21st 2023 — February 7th 2024
Join Your Family and Friends Each Thursday for A Huge Variety of Street Food, Beer & Wine Plus Free Live Entertainment With Talented Local Bands.
Bring your own Rug, Couch Or Picnic Table and Settle In for A Great Evening of Tasty Food, Beverages and Entertainment!
See You All There!
The DATL Team

THE EXTRAVAGANZA FAIR SUMMER TOUR
2023-12-31 09:00 - 2024-01-02 17:00 | Waihi Beach Community Centre, Beach Road, Waihi Beach, Waihi, New Zealand
Roll up. Roll up. Roll up!
Welcome to Season 9 of New Zealand’s largest and most fabulous travelling festival/fair!
The Extravaganza Fair! Summer Tour 2023-2024 !!!
The Extravaganza Fair is a community-centred event with a creative and sustainable focus. It is a family affair, free entry for kids, gold coin entry for the adults. A fun day out with a full weekend’s entertainment – from music & shows, to stalls, rides & food.
We bring a spark of fun, grassroots shows & old-school values which is a thrill for young and old.Unique & interesting market stalls, arts and craft, food, musical entertainment, the fabulous Ashton Family Circus, Jeremy Penguin, NZ’s #1 juggler, Burns the Dragan, Living Statues, LuckyStar from festivals such as Splore, Cubadupa & Shipwrecked. Unique to NZ tiny homes, solar-powered cafes and stage, kids shows & games.
Yes!! Our event is running on Solar Power!
We really should make more of a song and dance about it all these years – but Jonas is very humble in the background putting in all the mahi.
How do we do this? Our fire engine stage is a massive solar power station, capturing the suns energy into solar panels on the roof, going into a lithium battery bank to store, ready to power up our stages, cafes, tattooist etc. All our mobile homes are solar powered too.
With our retro-inspired sun shade lounges and hang-out zones, you’ll want to stay all day!!! Plenty of interactive toys and games so parents can relax knowing there is heaps for the kids to stay entertained and of the screens!
Fantastic food options from healthy lunches to classic fair indulgence. Havana coffee, fresh juice right through to real fruit ice cream.
Throughout the day we have talented musicians & performers. And kids games with prizes up for grabs!
– Kieran Callaghan – live music & resident MC
– Ashton Family Circus – fun for the whole family
– Gypsta Tricksta Kids Show
– Jeremy Penguin – NZ’s #1 Juggler
– Burns the Dragon
– Living Statues
– The Troubadours Vardo stage & open mic
– Guest visits from Mr Conrad Coom & other roaming performers
– Tug of War, Musical Bean Bags, Sack Races, 4 man ski race.
We are aiming to be a sustainable event. We have banned all one-use plastic bags way back before the law came in including no plastic bottles. Instead we offer canned drinks we know are recycled. Or freshly made drinks in bio cups. Remember to pack your reusable water bottles and fill up at our Free Water Station. All keep cups are accepted. Only paper straws are used if needed. In this day and age, every little bit helps.
We have our very own Recycle Centre Trailer with recycle warriors on site sorting and helping you to use the correct bins. Aiming to become ‘carbon neutral’ by donating to tree planting charities at the end on each season. (See our FB page for details).
All dates and towns will be listed here and on our Facebook page. Join our group page and share your photos.
For open mic details contact extravaganzafair@gmail.com.
For stall holder applications, visit The Extravaganza Fair’s website. (Please note: we are a travelling community, together creating a full event. Unfortunately, we don’t take casual stall holders but are always open to welcoming new full-time members to this unique and fun tour of NZ.)

Te pito o te tau New Year's Eve
2023-12-31 18:00 - 21:30
New Year’s Eve Celebrations are back for 2023.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with family and friends at one of Council’s free community celebrations.
Enjoy live music, roving entertainment, food trucks, activities for the kids and a local MC to host. The events will finish with fireworks at 9.30pm, except the Greerton celebration that will finish with a laser light show.
Five community celebrations, 6pm – 9.30pm
Gordon Spratt Reserve – Pāpāmoa
The Waterfront – Tauranga City Centre
Fergusson Park – Matua (accessible/low-sensory event 5.30pm – 6pm)
Tauranga Racecourse – Greerton (laser night show instead of fireworks, as horses are on site)
Blake Park – Mount Maunganui
Matua accessible/low sensory event
For those who experience sensory sensitivities and/or have accessibility requirements, the Matua celebration will also have an earlier celebration from 5.30pm – 6pm with limited sound and crowds.

The Great Lake Taupō Big Bang - New Year's Eve Celebration
2023-12-31 18:30 - 23:30 | Tapuaeharuru Lakefront Taupō, 20 Roberts Street, 20 Roberts Street, Taupō, 3330, New Zealand
On Sunday, 31st December 2023, Taupō District Council, in partnership with Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board and Temple Productions will be holding its Annual New Year’s Eve Big Bang Firework Display.
Stay tuned for more details to come!
Please note this will be a family friendly event. Alcohol, Vaping and Dogs not permitted.

He Hōtaka Hararei Summer School Holiday Programme
2024-01-08 08:00 - 2024-01-30 17:00 | Rotorua Library Te Aka Mauri, 1127 Haupapa Street, Rotorua, 3010, New Zealand
Lots of fun events and activities for children during the school holidays including bubbles in the park, board games and much more. There’ll also be our popular Busy Bags with activities you can take home to complete!
All the details and dates for our Summer School Holiday programme will be available soon.

Te Ahurei Amerikana Rātini Latin American Fiesta
2024-01-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Rotorua Village Green, Village Green,, Rotorua, New Zealand
The Rotorua Latin American group alongside Rotorua Multicultural Council and Rotorua Lakes Council look forward to sharing a fun evening of Latin American food, culture, dance, and more at the Rotorua Night Market on Thursday 18 January 2024, 5pm – 9pm.
The festival will take place alongside the regular Rotorua Night Market and celebrates this passionate and vibrant culture. Entertainment will include dancing groups and bands from Cuba, Chile, Brazil, Argentina and Colombia.
Latin American food will be available so come and get your taste buds jumping with churros, nachos, quesadillas, empanadas, arepas and traditional Latin treats.
Nos vemos amigos!

Takapuna Beach Summer Days Festival
2024-01-21 10:00 - 19:00 | Takapuna Beach Reserve, 33 The Strand, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand
Takapuna is your ultimate summer destination with the Takapuna Beach Summer Days Festival on Saturday 21st of January at Takapuna Beach Reserve.
This event is FREE and open to the whole community, so bring your friends, family, and loved ones along and celebrate summer with us.
Starting at 10am, bring the kids over and enjoy a wide variety of family entertainment and performances, to giant games, face painting, bouncy castles and beach activities!
(Keep an eye out on our Facebook page for further announcements on performances and activities.)
From 3pm until 7pm, jam with amazing artists as they perform your favourite hits on stage – we are delighted to announce this year’s lineup of quality Kiwi musicians:
TOBIAS – former member of Katchafire, House of Shem and lead singer/guitarist for Sons of Zion. Tobias is set to rock the world once again with his debut single “One Love” released November 2020 and debut album followed shortly after. Pop, rock and roots infused with powerhouse vocals and melodical guitars, will be the sound of Tobias as he creates yet another legacy to last through the ages.
ENCORE – The ever-popular and cool sounds of Larry & Su’e with ENCORE, will be playing all your summertime favourites in the sun, with a bit of humour and fun along the way.
THE RENEGADES – This up-beat acoustic covers band has been roaming the music scene in Auckland for a while now. Frequently seen at local establishments and events, their sets include classics and favourites bound to get every single person up and dancing!
Dust off those jandals, grab some takeaways from the 100 different hospitality outlets in Takapuna, or the food trucks on site and get ready for a brilliant summers day.
The festival will also include delicious food trucks, free bean bags to relax in and of course our beautiful beach and reserve.
The I Love Takapuna Beach Summer Days Festival is not to be missed!
This event has been paid for by a contribution from all Takapuna Beach businesses, so we encourage you to please support them as a small thank you.
Big thank you to our primary sponsor Peakstone (1 The Strand), for supporting this event! Make sure you check out the great businesses located at #1 The Strand when you’re making your way down to the beach 🥰 they are:
– Seven Hills
– Crawshaw Opticians
– AktivWorx
– The Burger Bach
– Lash ‘n’ Things
– Sal’s Pizza
– Forme Spa
– Vagabond
– Shut the Front Door
– Morgan and Morgan
Thanks also to the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board for your support of this event and making it possible!

DIY DINGHIES JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
2024-01-22 08:00 - 17:00 | New Zealand Maritime Museum, Corner Quay and Hobson streets, Viaduct Harbour,, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
D.I.Y Dinghies
Get ready to put your boat-building skills to the test and craft your very own dinghy using cardboard. Then, follow the treasure map to explore our galleries, solve the clues, and earn a sailboat patch to mark your success.

15 – 26 January, 2024 (Weekdays only)
10am – 2pm
$5 per child

Ted Ashby Sailings
Tue – Sun, 11:30am & 1:30pm | From $15 per child
Get out on the water this summer and book a journey aboard the Maritime Museum’s iconic sailing boat Ted Ashby. Help hoist the sails, then relax and enjoy an hour-long cruise on the sparkling Waitematā Harbour.

Ngā Pakiaka: Like the Roots of a Tree
2024-01-22 10:00 - 2024-03-10 17:00 | Te Aka Matua | The Creative Learning Centre, Mezzanine Level, New Zealand
Explore your connection to the taiao (natural environment) through art making in Ngā Pakiaka: Like the Roots of a Tree. Be inspired by the whenua (land) and all its living creatures in fun, family-friendly activities that encourage you to feel with your fingers, play with your imagination, connect with each other and be a proud, creative kaitiaki (guardian) of our planet.
Whakatōmenetia tō hononga ki te taiao mā te mahi toi i roto i Ngā Pakiaka: Like the Roots of a Tree. Kia whakaohotia koe e te whenua me ōna koiora katoa, i roto i ēnei ngohe whakangahau mā te whānau katoa, e ākina nei ō matimati te whāwhā, tō hinengaro te tākarokaro, tō whānau te whakakaha i te herenga tāngata, e tū ai koe hei kaitiaki auaha e whakahīhī ana ki tō tātou ao.

GOURMET NIGHT MARKET
2024-01-22 17:00 - 2024-02-23 21:00 | Gourmet Night Market, Coronation Park, Maunganui Road, Mt Maunganui,, Mt Maunganui, Mt Maunganui, New Zealand
Come and join us for dinner at Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. Pick from a great lineup of food trucks. Bring a picnic blanket or a comfy seat. You can order from the lineup of food trucks, and listen to live music from local musicians. Meet friends and family for dinner. Bring the kids, all welcome, Look forward to seeing you there.

Fri 26 Jan 2024, 5:00pm–9:00pm
Fri 2 Feb 2024, 5:00pm–9:00pm
Fri 9 Feb 2024, 5:00pm–9:00pm
Fri 16 Feb 2024, 5:00pm–9:00pm
Fri 23 Feb 2024, 5:00pm–9:00pm

Local Wild Food Festival and Challenge 2024
2024-01-24 14:00 - 20:00 | Mahy Reserve, 5 Pohutukawa Avenue, Ohope, Whakatane, New Zealand
An institution in the Eastern Bay of Plenty culinary calendar, The Local Wild Food Festival and Challenge is a celebration of local food, from a part of the world where game, kaimoana and produce are plentiful and varied.
Whakatāne’s Local Wild Food Festival is back for 2024, returning to the original location of Mahy Reserve, but at a new evening time-slot!
The festival has a relaxed atmosphere with live music, food trucks, local food demonstrations and markets.
The challenge element of the food festival will return too, and we encourage local (and visiting) foodies to enter the competition – preparing a local wild food dish and presented for judging on the day. Registrations are now open and challenge contestants get free entry into the festival.
Come along, watch chefs in action or check out one of the demonstrations happening throughout the day.

Earlybird Admission – Adult: $11.05 each ($10.00 + $1.05 fees)
General Admission – Adult : $16.18 each ($15.00 + $1.18 fees) Available 1 Feb, 12:00am
General Admission – 17 & under: $0.00 each ($0.00)

AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL BUSKERS FESTIVAL 2024
2024-01-26 08:00 - 2024-01-29 17:00 | Te wāhi, Viaduct & Waterfront, New Zealand
An unmissable and impressive line-up of international performers from all over the globe will hit Auckland’s Waterfront and CBD over Auckland Anniversary Weekend, with four full days of energetic, spellbinding tricks, stunts and displays of balancing acts, acrobatic, magic, rola bola, diabolero, dance, circus, comedy, cyr wheel and so much more!
The festival runs from Friday 26th January to Monday 29th January. Day shows start every day at 12 noon, with the last show at 8pm. Busker pitch sites are located around Auckland Waterfront and CBD. See the full schedule and list of performers at www.aucklandbuskersfestival.co.nz
Locations include: Te Komititanga Square, Lower Queen Street. Eastern Viaduct. Karanga Plaza, Wynyard Quarter/Red Bull Cliff Diving Activation Area, Wynyard Quarter.

WAIHI ART AND STREET FESTIVAL
2024-01-26 09:00 - 2024-01-27 20:00 | Waihi Memorial Hall, Seddon Street, Waihi, Waihi, New Zealand
Come and check out the large selection of arts and craft stalls! There are lots of free activities to keep the kids entertained as well.

SEA ODYSSEY SILENT DISCO
2024-01-27 11:00 - 2024-01-28 13:00 | New Zealand Maritime Museum, Corner Quay and Hobson streets, Viaduct Harbour,, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Gear up with a pair of headphones and set off on an immersive musical adventure with the one and only Captain Jack Pickle.
Embark on a 40-minute journey through hidden corners and cabins and discover intriguing tales of the museum. Channel your inner Jack Sparrow with themed games, activities, and a chance to learn what it truly means to be a pirate!
This interactive tour is suitable for children 5+ and works best when you are prepared to dance, adults included! Only paying participants will receive a pair of headphones.
If you have questions about this experience please contact us at info@maritimemuseum.co.nz or 09 373 0800. $10 per pair of headphones | Bookings are essential
