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.
29th January 2026 DWC / EventsA small West Coast settlement is set to become the base for one of New Zealand’s most demanding endurance events, with the True West Adventure Race heading to Hari Hari in February.
26th January 2026 Events / Surfing / T&H MinisterThe town will host the NZ Pro from 15–25 May 2026 – the largest elite surfing event ever staged in the country.
26th January 2026 Events / SailingThe Ocean Race 2027 is heading to Auckland, with boats expected to arrive in February next year.
11th December 2025 Events / SportsThe Special Olympics New Zealand 2025 National Summer Games has kicked off in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
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