The Great Lake Taupō Big Bang – New Year’s Eve Celebration

Tapuaeharuru Lakefront Taupō 20 Roberts Street, 20 Roberts Street, Taupō, 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

Rotorua Library Te Aka Mauri 1127 Haupapa Street, Rotorua, 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

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 …

Takapuna Beach Summer Days Festival

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 …

DIY DINGHIES JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

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 …

Ngā Pakiaka: Like the Roots of a Tree

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 …

GOURMET NIGHT MARKET

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, …

Local Wild Food Festival and Challenge 2024

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, …

AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL BUSKERS FESTIVAL 2024

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 …

WAIHI ART AND STREET FESTIVAL

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

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 …

WAITANGI DAY FESTIVAL 2024

The Historic Village 159 17th Avenue, Tauranga, New Zealand

Join us at Tauranga’s Historic Village for Waitangi Day 2024 Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day Festival is a day to celebrate, acknowledge and pay respect to what this day means and the unity we seek moving forward. It is a day full of live music, entertainment, workshops, laughter and much aroha.