Events in New Zealand

Waiotahi Beach Sculpture Competition
Waiotahi Beach
1 January 2008

Grab your buck, shovel and three friends and head to Waiotahi Beach for the annual beach sculpture competition. You have three hours to create an enticing sculpture judges and spectators to view.

Heineken Tennis Open
Auckland
7 January - 12 January 2008

This annual event takes place at the ASB Bank Tennis Centre in Auckland and is an international men's ATP tennis event that gets everyone ready for the upcoming Australian Open.

Auckland's Big Day Out
Auckland
18 January 2008

This is a spawn of Australia's huge touring music festival, as the Big Day Out tour makes its way to Auckland at the Mt. Smart Stadium. Rage Against the Machine are headlining the line up for Big Day Out 2008.

Auckland Anniversary Regatta
Auckland
28 January 2008

Almost 1,000 boats take part in the Auckland Anniversary Regatta at Auckland Harbor. The event has been in place since 1840, even longer then the America's Cup.

Harvest Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay
2 February - 3 February 2008

This is a celebration of food and wine and features wine tasting from over 25 wineries. There are also exhibitions, parties, picnics and concerts.

New Zealand International Sevens Tournament
Wellington
February 2008

This event brings together the world's top 16 seven player rugby teams to compete in New Zealand's annual International Sevens Tournament at Wellington's Westpac Stadium. New Zealand took home the title last year for the first time in four years.

Ironman New Zealand
Lake Taupo
March 2008

Taupo is host to the second-oldest Ironman triathlon in the world. This grueling event takes place in the beautiful surroundings of Lake Taupo and features over 1300 participants each year.

Wellington Dragon Boat Festival
Wellington
March 2008

This annual event brings almost 60,000 people to the Wellington Waterfront to watch competitors compete and race on the water. There are almost 70 teams that race over the weekend while there is entertainment and other events taking place on shore.

PlaceMakers V8 International
Pukekohe Park Raceway
April 2008

The V8 Supercar Championship series makes its way to Pukekohe Park Raceway for its only visit to New Zealand. This event usually attracts around 80,000 spectators for this speedy event.

National Agricultural Fieldays
Hamilton
11 June - 14 June 2008

This is the largest agricultural trade show in all of New Zealand and attracts exhibitors and visitors from all around the world. There are five main parts to this event including: Dairy Expo, Cattle Handling, Tractor and Machinery, Forestry and Tree Crops.