The best way to experience the best Maori Cultural performance would be to go and watch the Te Matatini which is the National Kappa Haka Festival. This is a festival that is held every 2 years after regional competitions have identified their leading teams. The best of the best compete through cultural performance. The ancient rivalry between Marae which means villages and the Ivi which are the tribes involves the passion and ferocity of their cultural. The festival will be held from the 16 to 20 of February 2011 at the seaside city of Gisborne.
The New Zealand’s Food and Wine Festivals bring together a comprehensive selection of gourmet delicacies from different regions, served up in beautiful scenic settings, with a splash of world class wine and a sprinkling of New Zealand’s best live entertainment.
Toast Martinborough
Toast Martinborough celebrates the release of the new vintage of wines and is centred around the charming Martinborough Wine Village. From there it's just an easy stroll (or catch the free Shuttle bus) to any of the eleven boutique vineyards dotted around the picturesque countryside, each with its own distinctive style and entertainment. Move on at your leisure, sampling delights for all the senses! It was recently held on Sunday 21st of November 2010
Tauranga Moana Seafood Festival
This is your chance to savour some of New Zealand's finest seafood delicacies. And it's an event the whole family can enjoy.
Situated along the waterfront, the Tauranga Moana Seafood Festival is the perfect excuse to simply sit back, relax and let the musical entertainment wash over you. Or, get involved and cheer on the competitors in the fish filleting and mussel opening competitions. There's Kapa Haka, harbour cruises and cooking demonstrations, while the children (or simply young at heart!) are also spoilt for choice with a bouncy slide, treasure hunt and monster Sandcastle competition.
Then of course, there's the SEAFOOD! Crayfish, whitebait, paua fritters, seafood chowder and salmon kebabs... the mouth-watering list goes on and on. The festival was recently held on Saturday 27th of November 2010
Rhythm and Vines
Rather than treating your taste buds, Rhythm and Vines is an audio visual feast! And it's the perfect way to see in the New Year. Gisborne is, after-all, the first place in the world to see the sun rise on 2011. Set amongst the vines and rolling hills of Waiohika Estate, this is Party Central.
Now in its eighth year, Rhythm and Vines will thrill and amaze, as well as entertain you. With its themed stages, the latest world class audio systems, dazzling light shows, fireworks and a lavish programme of bands and musicians including N*E*R*D, Justice DJ, Shihad, Chromeo and Boys Noize, to name just a few. But the entertainment doesn't stop there.... add the famous R&V waterslide , the ever popular forest stage, costumed circus performers and a whole heap of wonderful surprises... and you have a New Year's Eve you'll never forget! It will be on Wednesday 29th to Friday 31st of December 2010
Hawke’s Bay Wine and Food Festival
The beautiful Hawke's Bay region is famous for its world-class wine and food making it a natural choice as a location to celebrate everything gourmet.
Hawke's Bay Wine and Food Festival showcases some of the best this region has to offer, with more than 40 top wineries and boutique food producers gathered at the new Roy's Hill venue. Unlike other Festivals, Hawke's Bay Wine and Food Festival brings its exhibitors together in one purpose-built facility, over-looking the renowned Gimblett Gravels wine growing area, and surrounded by stunning vineyard and mountain views.
As well as enlightening your palate, Hawke's Bay Wine and Food Festival can enlighten your mind. Workshops run throughout the day offering classes from matching wine and food, to the art of cooking seafood.
And of course it wouldn't be a kiwi Wine and Food Festival without superb live entertainment from some of New Zealand's top performers. It will be held on Saturday 29th January 2011
Auckland Seafood Festival
Auckland also has a piece of the Festival pie with a focus on fun at the vibrant 3 day Auckland Seafood Festival. On offer are a range of delicious gourmet New Zealand seafood, wine sampling from some of Auckland's finest vineyards and great family entertainment throughout the weekend, including surfcasting competitions and cooking demonstrations.
From noon to 7pm, Auckland's Viaduct Harbour comes alive with the vibrant Festival atmosphere. The Auckland Seafood Festival is for seafood lovers, wine and beer connoisseurs alike! It will be held from Saturday 29th to Monday 31st of January 2011
Marlborough Wine Festival
Set in the heart of one of Marlborough's oldest and most beautiful vineyards, Montana Brancott Estate, the Marlborough Wine Festival is New Zealand's longest running wine festival.
Marlborough's proud reputation for producing world class wines will be showcased with around 60 wineries and 30 local producers offering their most delicious gourmet delights.
With all the talented winemakers about you're sure to learn a thing or two at the 'Wine Tutorials' or put your best foot forward and enter the 'Fashion in the Vines' competition for the best dressed man and woman.
But if that sounds far too strenuous, simply sit back and enjoy the sumptuous wine and food, great entertainment and glorious setting! It will be held on Saturday 12th February 2011.
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