27th May 2026 Events / HomegrownJim Beam Homegrown in Hamilton generated almost $10m for the local economy, according to an economic analysis.
12th May 2026 Events / T&H MinisterOne of the most successful clubs in English women’s football, Chelsea will play here for the first time as part of the inaugural NZ International Football Festival.
12th May 2026 Events / T&H MinisterOlympic-class sailing world championships will return to New Zealand in early 2028 for the first time since 2019.
28th April 2026 ChristchurchNZ / EventsAround 75,000 fans attended the opening Super Round event at One New Zealand Stadium over the weekend.
30th March 2026 Events / T&H MinisterThe Premier League team will play Auckland FC at Eden Park in July – the first time an English top-flight men’s club has played in NZ since 2014.
18th March 2026 Events / T&H MinisterThe singer will come to NZ in November thanks to support from the $40m Events Attraction Package.
16th March 2026 Events / HCCHamilton City Council has opened applications for its Major Event Sponsorship Fund, with up to $137,000 available to support events that bring visitors and economic activity to the city.
2nd March 2026 Events / KCDCKāpiti Coast District Council has opened a new $180,000 funding round for major events.
25th February 2026 Events / Venture TaranakiTe Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki says government support for two of the region’s most important events will delivers significant economic benefits.
18th February 2026 Events / StadiumChristchurch’s new One New Zealand Stadium has secured its first major international concert, with the Foo Fighters confirmed to perform at the venue on 19 January 2027.
17th February 2026 Eden Park / EventsThe changes will allow the stadium to hold another 20 concerts but they have to be medium-scale gigs.
10th February 2026 Events / T&H MinisterEighteen events across the country secure cash from the $10m Events Boost Fund.
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