17 March St. Patrick's Day 27 March - 1 April iD Dunedin Fashion Week
Each year Dunedin city comes alive to celebrate its distinct style, fashion identity and industry, with collaboration between the local, national and
12 March Taranaki Anniversary Day
international fashion sector, tertiary institutions and supporting industries, which allows the fashion sector to grow and evolve. www.idfashion.co.nz
16 March Walk to Work Day
Walk2Work is a programme created by Living Streets Aotearoa to encourage
people to get out there, leave the car behind and walk to
work, or use public transport for part of their journey and walk the rest of the way. www.livingstreets.org.nz
7 March
Auckland Cup Day Auckland's biggest party continues with Stella
Artois Auckland Cup Day, celebrating Auckland's iconic race and providing a half day off mid-week for many. racedays.ellerslie.co.nz
18 March
Ports of Auckland Round the Bays
The run is 8.4km long over a flat course that follows the contours of Auckland's Waitemata Harbour. It starts in the city on Quay St and finishes on the waterfront at St Heliers Bay.
www.roundthebays.co.nz 28 March - 1 April
Balloons Over Waikato Most Hamiltonians will have
experienced the awesome spectacle of a hot air balloon floating over their home, workplace, or school during
event time. The Festival provides the Waikato public with entertainment with a WOW factor, which can best be described as 'Magical'.
www.balloonsoverwaikato.co.nz 18 - 3 March
Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival
The Arts event of the year – 14 days of music, theatre, comedy, art and much, much more all in the sumptuous setting of Hamilton Gardens.
www.hamiltongardensartsfestival.co.nz 26 March Otago Anniversary Day
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