Tastes of the North Garden Party
Tastes of the North Garden Party is a boutique day out with live music, cooking demonstrations, garden-party attire, a fantastic selection of craft beer and wine from the region’s many vineyards and a big focus on delicious local produce. The festival is located on the front lawn of the Copthorne Hotel and Resort, Bay of Islands, where you can look directly out into the bay. Entertainment ranges from jazz to sought-after Auckland band Coachella, plus celebrity chef Anna Valentine will be doing cooking demonstrations during the day. Come and join the garden party.
When: Saturday 30 November, 11am to 6pm
Where: Copthorne Hotel, Paihia
Cost: $40 per head (includes a festival goblet). Tickets available from eventfinda.co.nz
For tickets and more info: eventfinda.co.nz
Win tickets to the Northern Garden Party
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Welling Go Green EXPO 2019
Wellington’s Go Green Expo is the country’s largest green-living and sustainable-lifestyle show. This is your one-stop shop for everything you need to live a sustainable life. Eco-home/building, food and beverages, advisory services, supplements, organic products, health and wellness, beauty and personal care, household products, pet products, gardening, grocery and many more categories are showcased at this not-to-be-missed event.
A large, diverse range of companies and brands cannot wait to transform your way of life in favour of the environment and you. This show is dedicated to promoting a healthy, environmentally friendly, sustainable lifestyle for all New Zealanders.
When: 9 November
Where: TSB Arena, Queens Wharf, Wellington
Cost: $5 adults (door sales), under-16s free
Find out more: gogreenexpo.co.nz
Nelson Motorhome Show
Looking at buying or selling a motorhome, campervan or caravan? Want to improve your current motorhome or just want to see what life could be like if you owned one? Then head to the Nelson Rotary Motorhome Show at Tahuna Beach Holiday Park.
This year’s show will feature exhibitions from New Zealand’s leading motorhome, campervan and caravan suppliers and designers, as well as new and used privately owned motorhomes for sale and lease.
When: 16 to 17 November
Where: Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Cost: $8 per person, under-15s free
Find out more: nelsonmotorhomeshow.co.nz
Auckland E-Bike EXPO 2019
Thinking about buying an electric bike but confused by the options? There are so many great e-bikes now available, but there’s also a lot to consider. This two-day event is the perfect opportunity to check out the latest technology and trends, connect with experts, take a test ride and get your own e-bike built and fitted.
When: 15 to 16 November
Where: The Cloud, Queens Wharf, Auckland
Cost: $5 per adult, $15 per family. Tickets at the door or online at eventbrite.com
Find out more: ebikeexpo.co.nz
Toast to Martinborough
Toast Martinborough takes place on the third Sunday of November each year in the boutique wine village of Martinborough, South Wairarapa. About 90 minutes’ drive from Wellington, Toast is a one-day multi-site event, with eight to 10 vineyard sites participating and offering wonderful wine, food and music choices throughout the day.
When: 17 November
Where: Martinborough Village
Cost: $90 (GA)
More: toastmartinborough.co.nz
The New Zealand Agricultural Show
Welcoming more than 100,000 visitors each year, the New Zealand Agricultural Show brings a touch of tradition to Christchurch and celebrates all that is great about rural life. With a packed schedule of top livestock and equestrian events, live music, motorcycle competition EnduroCross, fun-filled family entertainment, an indulgent Food and Wine Village, and so much more, you really will be spoilt for choice at this spectacular show.
This year, the show welcomes the New Zealand Army Band, a strongman competition, a barbecue competition, the cultural experience, He Tāngata, and much more. Keep an eye on the show website for further information.
When: 13 to 15 November
Where: Wigram Road, Christchurch
For tickets and to find out more: theshow.co.nz
