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In Our Backyard

Apr 23 - Jul 15, 2026 South Canterbury

“In Our Backyard” is an exhibition of fine art photography by Zenobia Southcombe, held at the South Canterbury Museum’s Perth St building. The exhibition showcases wildlife found across North Otago and South...

Photography Art exhibition +5

World Press Photo and Doc Edge Immersive Exhibition

Jun 30 - Jul 12, 2026 Auckland

The World Press Photo and Doc Edge Immersive Exhibition is a major cultural event in Auckland that merges globally acclaimed photojournalism with interactive digital storytelling. Held at the Smith & Caughey Building...

Exhibition Photography +6

Indian Diaspora Community Event with PM Narendra Modi

Jul 11, 2026 Auckland

The Indian Diaspora Community Event with PM Narendra Modi was held at Spark Arena in Auckland on 11 July 2026. The public meeting featured an address by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi,...

Cultural events Indian Diaspora +5

Kia Ora Modi

Jul 11, 2026 Auckland

Kia Ora Modi was a sold-out community reception for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Spark Arena in Auckland on 11 July 2026. The event brought together members of the Indian diaspora...

Cultural events Community Reception +4

Matariki Drone Show

Jul 9-11, 2026 Rotorua

The Aronui Arts Festival presents a free Matariki Drone Show in Rotorua from July 9-11, 2026. This cultural event features a 550-drone visual experience, combining stunning light, sound, and Māori storytelling to...

Drone Show Cultural events +8

Puaka Matariki Festival

Jul 10, 2026 Dunedin

The Puaka Matariki Festival was held on July 10, 2026, at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin after heavy rain made Logan Park unsuitable. The free community celebration featured live entertainment, food trucks...

Matariki Traditional Celebration +6

Matariki ki Au

Jul 3-10, 2026 Ngāruawāhia

Matariki ki Au is an annual textile and fibre exhibition held at Te Whare Toi o Ngāruawāhia, New Zealand. Running from July 3rd to 10th, it offers a space for community, creativity,...

Textile Exhibition Fibre Art +6

Te Karanga-a-Hape

Jul 9, 2026 Auckland

Te Karanga-a-Hape is a free Matariki celebration transforming Karangahape Road in Auckland on Thursday, July 9, 2026. This vibrant day and night event features light, music, storytelling, and community connection, inviting all...

Matariki Māori Culture +8

Bayleys Te Ramaroa Nelson Light Festival

Jul 3-7, 2026 Nelson

The Bayleys Te Ramaroa Nelson Light Festival transforms Whakatū/Nelson, New Zealand, into an immersive playground of light, sound, sculpture, and interactive art for five winter nights in early July. It showcases internationally...

Light Festival Art Festival +6

Ukulele festival

Jul 3-5, 2026 Geraldine

The Ukulele festival is set to return to Geraldine, Canterbury, New Zealand, from July 3 to July 5, 2026, after a three-year hiatus. The event is known for its community spirit and...

Ukulele Music festival +3

One New Zealand Stadium Night Market

Jul 4, 2026 Christchurch

The One New Zealand Stadium Night Market launches on July 4, 2026, in Christchurch to coincide with the All Blacks vs. France rugby test match. The event provides a dedicated festival-style space...

Food Festival Night Market +4

Midday Concert

Jul 3, 2026 Taupō

A midday choral concert in Taupō featuring performances by the 'Keynotes' children's choir and the 'All Together Now' adult community choir at St Andrew's Anglican Church.

Choral Music Choir +5

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