French Film Festival Aotearoa 2024

Until Wednesday 3 July

Plan in some extra visits to your favourite independent cinema this month, as an incredible line-up of new French films hit the big screen across the country.

New Opening: The Morning Room

Thursday 4 July
9:00am – 2:00pm

New Plymouth & Taranaki

The Ōkato crew in Taranaki have been working on a new and exciting offering next door: The Morning Room. Officially opening on Thursday 4 July, The Morning Room will be open every day from 9am with carby and nostalgic classics.

Mākete Matariki: By Māori, For Everyone

Saturday 6 July
3:00pm – 7:00pm

Christchurch & Canterbury

Support Māori-run businesses at the first Mākete Matariki, a platform for Māori entrepreneurs to showcase their talents and creativity in a space that celebrates and honours Māori traditions.

Art for Palestine #2

Thursday 4 – Sunday 7 July

Christchurch & Canterbury

After raising over $10,000 in just three days at the first event, a group of local organisers are putting on a second Art for Palestine fundraiser with a range of handmade goods donated by artists in the community.

Après Sherwood Vol. 1

Sunday 7 July
4:00pm – 7:00pm

Queenstown

Save the date for the first Sherwood Après of 2024, with tasty tastings from Alpine Wine Co. and Canyon Brewing, and groovy tunes from local DJ Stevie Tom.

Toret x Del Mundo: Donnafugata Wine Dinner

Saturday 13 July
6:00pm

New Plymouth & Taranaki
$180pp

The team at Toret will be joined by Lucas Monge from Del Mundo to showcase the wines of Donnafugata Wine, one of the best and most popular wineries in Sicily. The evening will include six delicious courses paired with five wines. Return bus from New Plymouth available.

Gather Midwinter Market

Saturday 13 July
11:00am – 3:00pm

Wānaka
$10 Entry

Rug up and head to The Venue in Wānaka for a Saturday market that brings together a handpicked collection of premium stallholders showcasing their craft, from paintings and ceramics to garden kits, natural household goods and more. Great food, drinks and tunes included.

Table Bloom: Edible Garden High Tea

Sunday 14 July
2:00pm

Christchurch & Canterbury
$68pp

Join Table Bloom at Ilex for an immersive journey through a whimsical, edible garden filled with both sweet and savoury delights. Featuring multiple award-winning chocolatier Nel from Mind Your Temper, executive chef Simon Suffolk and Table Bloom's patisserie chef Julie Han.

Flowers by Jasmine: CREATE DATE

Sunday 21 July
10:00am & 3:00pm

Christchurch & Canterbury
$35 Single/$60 Double Pass

CREATE DATE is the newest workshop from Flowers by Jasmine, located in Boxed Quarter. Come solo or bring your bestie for a Sunday of decorating your very own trinket tin and keychain.

Ladyhawke x The Church

Sunday 21 July
Doors Open 6:30pm

Christchurch & Canterbury
$65

As a part of The Church Pub's first birthday celebrations, the team welcomes Ladyhawke, one of New Zealand's hottest touring artists, to the stage. With support from Holly Kimber and Missy G.

Auckland Zinefest Market Weekend

Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 July
11:00am – 3:00pm

Auckland

To kick off the 15th annual Auckland Zinefest month, over 120 zinemakers, indie publishers and artists will be taking their one-of-a-kind creations to Auckland Art Gallery for the Zinefest Market Weekend.