Events Press Releases

The Taranaki Rhododendron and Garden Festival will open for its 23rd year this October 2010. As well as a floral showcase of thousands of rhododendrons, this event is also about promoting the message that gardeners can save humanity.

Auckland’s newest Garden Expo, The New Zealand Garden Expo is set to impress, excite and inspire green thumbs and budding gardeners alike at its launch next year from April 8-10 at Ellerslie Racecourse.

New Zealand body artist Yolanda Bartram has swept the supreme award at the 2010 World Body Painting Festival, marking a triumphant end to her 15 year journey toward body art’s highest honours.

Buildathon has had success at attracting children to their event at KidsFest in Christchurch. The final AM Buildathon is being held Thursday 15 July.

Recyclia, a children’s art competition using recycled materials is being hosted by Keep Dunedin Beautiful, Dunedin City Council, and the Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival.

All Whites and Phoenix players will be visiting fans in Garden Place at 9.45am, Saturday 10 July, before a 2pm pre-session match against Brisbane Roar at Waikato Stadium.

Nicky Wagner will visit the TV2 CCC KidsFest AM Radio Buildathon at Kendal School, Kendal Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch on Thursday 8th July at 10am. Nicky is a long time supporter of community building projects and the NZ amateur radio service.

The All Whites are coming home to New Zealand as national heroes after an undefeated three-draw run.

New Zealand will host the UCI BMX World Championships 2013 in Auckland. The championships is expected to attract 4500 competitors, official and supporters.

Sony will showcase its new NEX Series to photographers at the annual IMAGE NATION conference this weekend at UNITEC, Mt Albert.

TV2 KidsFest box office in Christchurch has opened, with 233 events aimed at kids aged 3 to 12 duirng the two-week winter school holidays.

Dunedin Midwinter Carnival on 26 June 2010 will transform Dunedin into the ‘city of lights’ with a procession of more than 250 hand-made lanterns.

SKY Television are complementing television coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup with an online experience.

The 2010 Ellerslie International Flower Show injected almost $15 million into Christchurch.

The Government will financially support the Great Wines Capital Global Network AGM and international wine conference in Christchurch from 31 October to 4 November 2010.

The 10th Cadbury Chocolate Carnival 2010 will be held in Dunedin with chocolate classes, competitions, storytelling, food tours, games, arts and craft, and the Cadbury Jaffa Race.

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and Australian conductor Graham Abbott unravel the mysteries of classical music in the Unwrap the Music concert.

Leading UK-based dyslexia expert Neil MacKay is delivering a new workshop in Queenstown for parents and teachers.

SKY TV has secured the rights to cover the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Portsmouth.

Smokefreerockquest 2010 national final will be held at Hamilton’s Founders Theatre on September 11.