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Queens Birthday Weekend 1June
American Express Queenstown Winter Festival 22 June-1 July
Celebrating the arrival of winter, the Queenstown winter festival is in its 38th year. Enjoy 10 days of street partying, fireworks, international and local acts, jazz, comedy and family fun at New Zealand's biggest winter party. www.winterfestival.co.nz
World Environment Day 5 June
World Environment Day Promoting environmental awareness. This year's theme is Green Economy: Does it include you? And highlights a Green Economy as an essential rethink to the way we do business if we are to create a brighter future. www.unep.org/wed
Bloom Her Businesswomen's Forum & Awards 20-21 June
Two days of networking alongside inspiring and motivational speakers at Coopers Function Venue, Hamilton. www.herbusinessmagazine.com
What's On 2012
Manawatu Wine and Food Festival 9-10 June
Held at the Awapuni Racing & Function Centre, Racecourse Road in Palmerston North, the Festival features wineries and boutique food suppliers from throughout the North Island. www.mwff.co.nz
Sir Peter Blake Trust Leadership Week and Red Socks Day 22-29 June
Be inspired to 'Dare to Dream' by demonstrating and showcasing leadership in your business, school, and community. Organisations, businesses and schools around the country will take part in a range of activities designed to inspire, develop and celebrate great Kiwi leadership. www.sirpeterblaketrust.org
Fieldays 13-16 June
Mystery Creek Events Centre in Hamilton. New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays is the largest agribusiness in the Southern Hemisphere. Held over four days it features the latest in farming and agriculture technology. www.fieldays.co.nz
Ruapehu Mountain Mardi Gras 23 June
Ruapehu Mountain Mardi Gras One night of music, street entertainment and amazing pyrotechnics at The Junction, Okahune. It's an all night street party with everyone dressing up and prizes for the best costumes. www.ohakune-mardigras.co.nz
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