What's On

After nearly eight years of closure, Timaru’s Aigantighe Art Gallery has reopened. The stunning heritage building has been restored to its former glory – a crowning jewel of the arts to delight visitors from far and wide.

A snapshot of events from around the country to inspire, inform and delight.

A snapshot of events from around the country to inspire, inform and delight.

A snapshot of events from around the country to inspire, inform and delight.

The fifth annual Sculpture Festival at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre features work by some of the country’s best artists; we talk to curator Koji Miyazaki about what to expect.

Abby France and Catherine Bygate are the dynamic duo behind the iconic Hanmer Springs Fete – and now they are taking their success a step further with their inaugural Wānaka Fete. We talk to them about the inspiration behind these incredible events and the who, what, how of pulling a fete together.

A snapshot of events from around the country to inspire, inform and delight.

What’s On: May and June highlights

What’s On: 2024 World of WearableArt (WOW) Show: DREAM AWAKE

Be prepared to enter a spectacular dreamscape made from wearable art from around the world.

What’s On: New Zealand Opera presents ‘Le comte Ory’

A crazy comedy of disguise, seduction and chaos

What’s On: Greytown Festival of Christmas

The happiest mid-winter festival in New Zealand returns.

If you love fabrics, textiles, or just finding a bargain, you'll find plenty of inspiration at Fabric-a-brac.

What’s On: East Auckland Eco Day 2024

Highlighting sustainable living from past to present

What’s On: Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Swan Lake

One of the most beloved and timeless ballets is set to tour Aotearoa

There's a little something for everyone this March and April.

What’s On: Tony Ogle: A Retrospective

This milestone exhibition will mark 30 years of Ogle’s career in painting and printmaking.

What’s On: Ayrlies Plant Fair

If you haven’t explored Ayrlies Garden and Wetlands before, here is your opportunity.

We love any activity that combines history and exercise, so we’ll be downloading Ātea Nuku Timewalk Paihia.

Trenzseater's newly refreshed and reimagined Christchurch showroom is finally here.

Explore 142 kilometres of once-abandoned railway with a front-row seat into New Zealand’s pioneering history.

Take notes of this year's winners before buying your next chocolate box...

As if you needed an excuse to try out a new frozen treat...

Producers of the country’s finest boutique foods recently put their best offerings before a panel of sharp-toothed judges looking for the most delicious in each category. Buying products displaying an ONZFPA medal logo is a guarantee of New Zealand-made quality and enjoyment.

This year’s New Zealand Champions of Cheese Awards recognise long-held favourites as well as newcomers among its 29 trophy recipients.

It’s time to celebrate great New Zealand food products with the announcement of 2022 Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards medal winners.