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New Zealand's National Guinea Pig Show

New Zealand's National Guinea Pig Show

Sep 26, 2026 Taupo
Recently ended

New Zealand's National Guinea Pig Show is a major annual event for cavy enthusiasts held at the Great Lakes Centre in Taupo. The competition features nearly 300 guinea pigs from across the...

Animal Show Guinea Pigs +5
All Aboard – How Tāmaki Moves

All Aboard – How Tāmaki Moves

Sep 26, 2026 Auckland
Recently ended

“All Aboard – How Tāmaki Moves” is an interactive exhibition at MOTAT in Auckland, New Zealand, exploring the city's public transport history, technology, and engineering. Opening September 26, 2026, and running through...

Exhibition Transport +9

Judy’s Encore

Aug 29 - Sep 26, 2026 Wellington
Recently ended

Judy’s Encore is a concert-style theatrical production starring award-winning artist Ali Harper that explores the turbulent life and legendary music of Judy Garland at Wellington's Circa Theatre.

Theatre Concert +5
MusicWorks Ensemble Festival Aotearoa

MusicWorks Ensemble Festival Aotearoa

Sep 21-25, 2026 Wellington
Recently ended

The MusicWorks Ensemble Festival Aotearoa (MEFA) is a national music festival held in Wellington from September 21-25, 2026. It gathers thousands of young musicians from across New Zealand for performances, competitions, and...

Music Youth +5
Marlborough Lines Science and Technology Fair

Marlborough Lines Science and Technology Fair

Sep 22, 2026 Marlborough
Recently ended

The Marlborough Lines Science and Technology Fair is an annual regional exhibition showcasing innovative research and inventions by local students. Hosted at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, the event displays projects that range...

Science Technology +6
Dunedin Horticultural Society’s spring show

Dunedin Horticultural Society’s spring show

Sep 20-21, 2026 Dunedin
Recently ended

The Dunedin Horticultural Society’s spring show is an annual exhibition held in Dunedin, New Zealand. Marking its 175th anniversary, the recent show was a success, featuring almost 900 entries of various spring...

Flower Show Horticulture +3
Spotlight

Spotlight

Sep 17-20, 2026 Auckland
Recently ended

Spotlight is a debut photography exhibition by filmmaker Taika Waititi, created in collaboration with the electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr. Held at Studio 230 in Auckland, the exhibition features seven distinct cinematic scenes...

Photography Exhibition +5
Kaikōura Hop

Kaikōura Hop

Sep 16-20, 2026 Kaikōura
Recently ended

The Kaikōura Hop is an annual multi-day festival celebrating classic cars and motoring culture in Kaikōura, New Zealand. The event draws hundreds of vintage vehicles and enthusiasts for a week of displays,...

Classic Cars Car Show +5

Kōanga Festival

Sep 10-20, 2026 Henderson
Recently ended

The Kōanga Festival is an 11-day annual celebration of Māori performing arts held at Te Pou Theatre in Henderson, Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), New Zealand, from September 10 to 20, 2026. The festival...

Māori Culture Performing Arts +9