Looking for something to do? Whether you’re a local, new in town or just passing through, we’ve rounded up the best things happening across New Zealand – from neighbourhood parties to restaurant pop-ups, boutique festivals and more.
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.