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Marlborough Lines Science and Technology Fair

Marlborough Lines Science and Technology Fair

Sep 22, 2026 Marlborough
Upcoming

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
MusicWorks Ensemble Festival Aotearoa

MusicWorks Ensemble Festival Aotearoa

Sep 21-25, 2026 Wellington
Upcoming

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
The Living Gulf: From Threats to Recovery

The Living Gulf: From Threats to Recovery

Sep 5 - Dec 5, 2026 Whitianga
Ongoing

The Living Gulf: From Threats to Recovery is an educational exhibition hosted at the Mercury Bay Museum in Whitianga from September to December 2026. This initiative focuses on the environmental health of...

Exhibition Marine Conservation +5
Auckland Heritage Festival

Auckland Heritage Festival

Sep 26 - Oct 11, 2026 Auckland
Upcoming

The Auckland Heritage Festival returns for its 22nd year from late September to mid-October 2026. This two-week event features a wide array of free and low-cost activities across the region, focusing on...

Heritage History +9
All Aboard – How Tāmaki Moves

All Aboard – How Tāmaki Moves

Sep 26, 2026 Auckland
Upcoming

“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
Poumatua Festival

Poumatua Festival

Sep 17-19, 2026 Auckland
Upcoming

The inaugural Poumatua Festival is a three-day celebration of Māori culture, running from September 17 to 19, 2026, in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand. Held across Auckland Town Hall, Aotea Square,...

Māori Culture Kapa Haka +7
Taiohi Writing Competition

Taiohi Writing Competition

Aug 1, 2026 - Feb 1, 2027 Auckland
Ongoing

The Taiohi Writing Competition is a literary initiative for young people in Auckland, New Zealand, taking place from August 1, 2026, to February 1, 2027. Organized by Auckland Council Libraries, the event...

Writing Competition Youth Event +4
New Zealand Young Writers Festival 2026

New Zealand Young Writers Festival 2026

Sep 20 - Oct 4, 2026 Dunedin
Upcoming

The New Zealand Young Writers Festival 2026 is a literary gathering in Dunedin (Ōtepoti) that celebrates and supports emerging authors. The program features a two-week writer's residency, an intensive wānaka for selected...

Literary Festival Writing Workshop +5