Combine New Zealand’s favourite bands and New Zealand’s favourite drop for a wicked day of festivities in front of the iconic Tui Brewery Tower in Mangatainoka. Get their with the Magic Bus.
Funny Man, Bill Bailey Live in Wellington (26 – 27 June)
The UK’s best loved comedian brings his brand new live show to New Zealand. Adrian Bohm presents the star of TV’s Black Books, Bill Bailey live in Wellington. http://www.wotzon.com/eventlisting.php?event_id=5018767
Cadbury Chocolate Carnival – Dunedin (11-17 July)
Sweet toothed lovers can reel in all things chocolate. Dunedin is the home to the Cadbury Chocolate factory and you can get there with Magic. There's lots of fun to be had, including the great Cadbury Jaffa Race where 30,000 Cadbury Giant Jaffa’s hurtle down Baldwin Street (the worlds steepest street).
www.chocolatecarnival.co.nz
Heard of Octoberfest? Check out Beervana Festival in Wellington (27 - 28 August)
Brewers from Auckland to Invercargill will be in Wellington for people to sample up to 175 Beers, paired with delicious food combinations.
www.brewersguild.org.nz/beervana
Going to the Coromandel? Stop off in Whitianga for the tasty Scallop Festival (26 – 29 August)
It marks the beginning of New Zealand’s Scallop season. Taste scallops cooked and served in many different ways matched with NZ wine. Live Music and Scallop Shucking.
http://www.scallopfestival.co.nz
The 2010 Four Nations Rugby League Competition (23 October – 13 November)
You’ll be able to watch some powerful Rugby League games as New Zealand, England, Australia and Papua New Guinea battle it out to be the supreme winner. First game is in Wellington at the Westpac Stadium, 23 October, New Zealand Vs England, should be a fantastic game.
http://www.rugbyleagueplanet.com/RLP/Trinations/2010fournations.htm
Jack Johnson is coming to New Zealand for three shows (28, 30 November & 2 December)
‘To the Sea’ is his latest album and Jack Johnson is heading to Taranaki - New Plymouth on the 28 November, Christchurch on the 30 November and Auckland on the 2 December. Summer time in New Zealand with Jack Johnson.
http://jackjohnsonmusic.com/tour
Beckham, probably the world's best known footballer is coming to Wellington (2 December)
With Beckham’s new LA Galaxy team, they will play New Zealand’s Wellington Phoenix A-League team on 2 December at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium.
http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?t=591620