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NZ International Film Festival 12 Jul - 28 Jul 2002
Wellington Region
Three weeks of movie-lovers madness. The New Zealand Film Festival showcases the year's best cinematic offerings both from NZ and ....
Air New Zealand Queenstown Winter Festival 13 Jul - 21 Jul 2002
Queenstown Region
Australasia's Premier Winter celebration. Nine days of an inspiring mix of international entertainment, sports demonstrations and competitions...
World Heli - Challenge 29 Jul - 14 Aug 2002
Wanaka Region
The seventh annual gathering of the world's leading snowboarders and skiers and takes the term, 'free riding' to the edge. The Mt Aspring.....
Compaq 50K of Coronet 30 Jul - 31 Jul 2002
Queenstown Region
Downhill endurance ski race featuring eight international teams to clock up 50,000 vertical metres of skiing over 16 hours.
August 2002 back to top
World Heli - Challenge 29 Jul - 14 Aug 2002
Wanaka Region
The seventh annual gathering of the world's leading snowboarders and skiers and takes the term, 'free riding' to the edge. The Mt Aspring.....
Montana Christchurch Winter Carnival 2 Aug - 11 Aug 2002
Christchurch Region
The 2001 Montana Christchurch Winter Carnival will be the 9th annual celebrations, and has become the event of Christchurch & Canterbury winters...
Wanaka Snowfest 4 Aug - 12 Aug 2002
Wanaka Region
A family falvoured event running alongside the Rip Curl Heli-Challenge 2001. The week kicks off with an evening parade through the streets of..
Bay Of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival 10 Aug - 12 Aug 2002
Northland Region
Every year the Bay Of Islands comes alive with the sounds of smooth jazz and sultry blues, as musicians gather from all over NZ for ....
September 2002 back to top
Hastings Blossom Festival 5 Sep - 15 Sep 2002
Hawke's Bay Region
A celebration of Spring. Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's largest producing apple exporters and Hastings is known as the fruit bowl of...
Wellington Fashion Festival 10 Sep - 15 Sep 2002
Wellington Region
Four days of retail therapy madness as the Capital kicks off Spring in style. Featuring fashion shows, in - store promotions and the highlight...
Montana New Zealand Wearable Art Awards 19 Sep-22 Sep 2002
Nelson Region
Acclaimed annual showcase for the innovative ideas of both national and international crafts people, artists and designers. The annual event...
Alexandra Blossom Festival 22 Sep - 28 Sep 2002
Otago Region
A parade of floats through the streets of Alexandra to celebrate the onset of spring. The main event on Saturday 22nd is the Festival...
Rotorua Trout Festival 30 Sep - 1 Oct 2002
Rotorua Region back to top
Marking the opening of the Rotorua Lakes - a cause for major celebration amongst avid anglers kept at bay from their passion since June.
October 2002
Rotorua Trout Festival 30 Sep - 1 Oct 2002
Rotorua Region
Marking the opening of the Rotorua Lakes - a cause for major celebration amongst avid anglers kept at bay from their passion since June.
Propecia Rally New Zealand 3 Oct - 6 Oct 2002
Auckland Region
Round 12 of the FIA World Rally Car Championships. International drivers battle for honours on the backcountry roads around the Auckland region.
Wellington International Jazz Festival 18 Oct - 3 Nov 2002
Wellington Region back to top
From October 18 to November 02, 2002, the finest venues, clubs, restaurants and pubs in Wellington will be saturated with Jazz. A large varied ...
L'Oreal NZ Fashion Week 12 Oct - 25 Oct 2002
Auckland Region
NZ Fashion Week will showcase the best of New Zealand fashion involving a series of catwalk shows and trade exhibitions. Delegates ...
Hawke's Bay Show 24 Oct - 26 Oct 2002
Hawke's Bay Region
Held at Hawke's Bay Showgrounds. One of Hawke's Bay's biggest events, attracting 60,000 people each year. Plenty of attractions, competitions and entertainment.
Taranaki Rhododendron Festival 25 Oct - 3 Nov 2002
Taranaki Region
This regional garden festival features over 60 private gardens open to the public during ten days of the prime blooming period for rhododendrons..
Gisborne Wine & Food Festival 27 Oct - 27 Oct 2002
Eastland Region
The festival brings together a range of Gisborne wines, including first releases from the 2001 vintage, and the culinary delights of top NZ...
November 2002
Wellington International Jazz Festival 18 Oct - 3 Nov 2002
Wellington Region
From October 18 to November 02, 2002, the finest venues, clubs, restaurants and pubs in Wellington will be saturated with Jazz. A large...
Taranaki Rhododendron Festival 25 Oct - 3 Nov 2002
Taranaki Region
This regional garden festival features over 60 private gardens open to the public during ten days of the prime blooming period for rhododendrons..
BMW Auckland Marathon 3 Nov - 3 Nov 2002
Auckland Region
Marathon event around the Auckland waterfront. Also features a half marathon, wheelchair marathon and corporate relay half marathon.
2003
January 2003
Adam New Zealand Festival of Chamber Music 22 Jan-8 Feb 2003
Nelson Region
Festival celebration of chamber music performed by international and national guest artists in the company of the New Zealand String Quartet.
America's Cup 2003 15 Feb - 1 Mar 2003
Auckland Region
The scheduled dates for the 31st America's Cup Match are: Race 1 Saturday 15th Feb; Race 2 Sunday 16th Feb; Race 3 Tuesday...
March 2003
Genesis Tongariro Mountain Classic 15 Mar 2003
Held on the volcanic plateau in the central North Island. Consists of 50km road cycling, a 26km mountain run and a 23 km white water rafting segment. Prizes worth NZD$20,000 up for grabs.
April 2003
National Race Meeting 18-20 Apr 2003
Taupo Motor Race Circuit
Run by the Taupo Car Club.