Petone Winter Carnival 2012 25 August
Fire sculptures, carnival rides, food fair, market stalls and three different stages hosting a variety of bands, street performers and entertainment. Starts at 12.00 p.m. and finishes at 7.30 p.m. with a spectacular fireworks display. Postponement day is 26th August. www.petonecarnival.co.nz
Whitianga Scallop Festival
Whitianga Scallop Festival 15 September
Annah Stretton NZ Fashion Week Show 6 September
Check out Annah's latest collection rocking the runway for the 11th consecutive year www.nzfashionweek.com
Scallops plus a variety of seafood cooked in a range of mouth watering ways, held in a village of marquees at the Whitianga harbour. The festival includes cooking demonstrations, stalls, live bands, seafood cooking classes and entertainment and will make for a fun and delicious day out. www.scallopfestival.co.nz
Dave Thomson - Imaginary Friends
Schools Trash to Fashion Showcase 1 September
Showcasing up-cycled fashion designs made from recycled and found items by primary, intermediate and high school students from all over Auckland. www.st2f.co.nz
Brad Hicks
Smokefree Rockquest - National Final 22 September
The eight finalists from over 40 events throughout New Zealand will battle it out at Claudelands Arena, Hamilton. The winner's prize package includes a NZ On Air new recording and music video grant worth over $10,000. www.smokefreerockquest.co.nz
The Great Living Legends Muck-In August & September - Country wide
This community conservation project was set up in 2011 to commemorate New Zealand's hosting of the Rugby World Cup. Each planting project is dedicated to a regional 'Rugby Legend' who was selected in 2011 by their provincial rugby union. Their aim is to plant 170,000 before the end of 2015. This year they have 45,000 native trees to plant. Register and get involved. www.livinglegends.co.nz
Bay of Islands Snorkel SCUBA Race 22 September
A fun family event where teams compete in a Snorkel SCUBA Race and Icebreaker Spearfishing Competition. The biggest crayfish, snapper and kingfish caught by each team is judged and then auctioned to raise money for Russell Radio, Bay of Islands Coastguard and the Paihia Fire Service. Find the event on: www.eventfinder.co.nz
Women's Lifestyle Expo Tauranga 1-2 September
Over 160 exhibitors featuring jewellery, fashion, fitness, beauty products and more. www.expos.co.nz
Great Sumner Picnic 22 September
Free community picnic in Christchurch City - meet new people and catch up with neighbours. Last year's event was a great success with live music, bouncy castles, pony rides, lolly scrambles, face painting, market stalls and more. Expect more of the same this year - check out the Facebook event page for updates. www.facebook.com/ events/193644754096353/
2012 Brancott Estate World of WearableArt Awards Show 27 September-7 October
The annual WOW Awards competition challenges designers to take "art off the wall and onto the human form". Top garment designs are showcased with dance, theatre, music and art, in an original and spectacular show. www.worldofwearableart.com
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