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Updated: 4 August 2020 Well, 2020 has been a real curve ball so far. COVID-19 has put a real spanner in the works on so many plans, however we are pretty lucky here in New Zealand that a lot of events and activities are back up and running. Auckland is not only New Zealand’s biggest …

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Updated: 31 July 2020 To New Zealanders, the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival is about as kiwi as it gets. It’s an NZ institution on the festival calendar and one not to be missed. It’s the stuff of legends. It’s the best place in New Zealand and some would argue, the world to try oysters. …

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With the coldest month of the year behind us, the month of August is one to get out and about again and attend a few fun and interesting events. There’s no shortage of events and we’ve put together a list of the best 6 events in August in New Zealand for you to enjoy! 1. …

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When people think about New Zealand as a destination, a lot of time is spent talking about the South Island. There’s good reason for this (which we’ve already covered) but you’d be doing yourself a massive disservice by not choosing to explore the North Island. We thought we’d make a strong case for this by …

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We’re a nation of many interests and passions and good music is definitely one of them. Soooo, we’ve pulled together a list of our favourite New Zealand music festivals to add to your yearly schedule with a range of sounds and styles to keep everyone happy! 1. Taupo Summer Concert Taupo is a place that …

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Updated 15 July 2020 At a time when events seem to be getting cancelled left, right and centre due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s great to bring you news of some of the great events throughout New Zealand that will be taking place over the coming months. One of our favourites is the Wellington Wine and Food …

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The Winter Games is one of the highlights on the Winter Sports calendar in the Southern Hemisphere, regularly attracting the best winter athletes from all over the world. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, the event as we’ve known it will not be possible for 2020. Before you get too depressed by this, you’ll be …

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The Queenstown Winter Festival has been cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19 but the organisers fully expect to be back in 2021. In the meantime, you can check out all the highlights from the 2019 event below! 20 June to 23 June 2019 The Queenstown Winter Festival is back for another year and it promises …

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