Christchurch Is Open: An Event to Celebrate the Resilience of the Local Tourism Industry

A tourism event with a twist is being held on the 30th of April in Christchurch that celebrates the fact the Christchurch is Open. Being a combination of a trade show and a backpacker party, the event hopes to drive revenue generation for those tourism businesses still operating in Christchurch, while creating a platform to promote a positive message about Christchurch and its tourism industry.

ANZAC Day Services in Waikato

Anzac Day is our day to honour those who fought in the 1915 battle of Gallipoli and all New Zealanders who have given their lives since, in defence of our country and our freedom. There are a number of services being held throughout Waikato district on Monday 25 April 2011:

30 Local Artists Opening Studios for 6th Annual Great Coromandel Arts Tour

For three weekends in May, 30 Coromandel artists will open their studios to the public for the 6th annual Great Coromandel Arts Tour. The annual open studio event, which includes artists from Thames at the base of the Peninsula, Coromandel Town and right up to the remote settlement of Colville, is a unique opportunity to meet local artists, find wonderful hidden art studios and get a taste of the creative process first hand.