What's On in Local Government
What's On showcases all of the exciting events that your local and regional council are providing in your area and right across the country. If you would like your event added send it to news@localgovt.co.nz
Multi-Nations Food Festival – the stomach, the best way to ethnic With a very conservative estimate of over 50 nationalities represented in the region, Southland Multi-Nations faces the issue of presenting ethnic diversity in a manner that is palatable to more mainstream locals. (Venture Southland, 11 March 2010)
Festival of sailing in full swing The Auckland Festival of Sailing has gotten off to a great start, with the Omega Auckland Match Racing Regatta proving to be fantastic spectacle featuring past, present and future yachting stars battling it out on the Waitemata. (Auckland City Council, 09 March 2010)
Show-stopping 15th Ellerslie Flower Show opens tomorrow The gates open tomorrow (10 March) for the 2010 Ellerslie International Flower Show which promises to be a real show-stopper with almost 100 horticultural exhibits, including more than 30 display gardens. (Christchurch City Council, 09 March 2010)
Seats still available for Saturday DC3 scenic flights Events & Venues is clarifying that Rotorua residents can still purchase seats on Saturday’s historic DC3 scenic flights over Rotorua. (Rotorua District Council, 08 March 2010)
Glendene Fun Family Day - March 13 Get the family together and come to what promises to be a fantastic day out in Glendene where families and the kids can enjoy sausage sizzles, sports games, magicians, face painting and more. (Waitakere City Council, 08 March 2010)
Experience the World at Culture Galore 2010 Culture Galore 2010 on 13 March will celebrate the colourful diversity of Christchurch’s community with music, dance, food and arts and crafts from more than 50 cultures. (Christchurch City Council, 04 March 2010)
Movies and dancing take over Auckland's parks Eighteen great concerts and movies are planned heading into March, the final month of this year's Music in Parks season. (Auckland City Council, 03 March 2010)
ZooMusic brings the party to the people Opensouls and Batucada Sound Machine are bringing another successful Wild Bean Cafe ZooMusic season to a close on Friday, 12 March from 6pm. (Auckland City Council, 03 March 2010)
Lights out for Franklin Plan a special candlelight dinner party for the last Saturday in March and show your support for planet Earth. (Franklin District Council, 02 March 2010)
The countdown's on to Auckland's biggest Pasifika Festival yet The week leading up to Pasifika Festival Day on Saturday, 13 March sees new events and new locations, (Auckland City Council, 01 March 2010)
10th anniversary Childrens Day bigger than ever With seven free family events organised across Hamilton this weekend, this year’s 10th annual Children’s Day will be the biggest yet for the city. (Hamilton City Council, 01 March 2010)
Anniversary Day jam and stew sessions Cheap cuts and preserves may not seem much of an anniversary present but they're on the menu for next Monday (8 March) and plenty of interest is anticipated. (Taranaki Regional Council, 01 March 2010)
Waikato Museum hosts play to mark Womens Day A play about women written and performed by women, for women, with proceeds to go to Women’s Refuge will be held at Waikato Museum to mark International Women’s Day. (Hamilton City Council, 01 March 2010)
Kids keen to watch ‘bro’Town’ artist in action Manukau teens are expected to turn up in numbers to see ‘bro’Town’s’ Animation Director Ali Cowley at Mangere East and Tupu Libraries next week. (Manukau City Council, 01 March 2010)
Hamilton Zoo to go wild for Family Fun Day Families are invited to ‘take a walk on the wild side’ at Hamilton Zoo this Sunday [7 March] for its Family Fun Day. (Hamilton City Council, 01 March 2010)
Don't miss the thrill! Auckland welcomes three prestigious international sailing events in March as part of the Auckland Festival of Sailing. (Auckland City Council, 26 February 2010)
High tea with an Italian flavour As autumn sets in, why not indulge yourself with a little bit of escapism. (Christchurch City Council, 25 February 2010)
Demolition the Theme for Toi Poneke Exhibition It's a tale of a healthy obsession with buildings and their make up, documentary photography, 'green' buildings, birth and renewal and Japanese Shinto temples. (Wellington City Council, 25 February 2010)
The Teddy Bears Picnic comes to Groynes for Children’s Day First Sunday of March in Christchurch is the PSIS Children’s Day at Groynes. And this year the teddy bears are coming too. (Christchurch City Council, 25 February 2010)
Fish for the future Fish for the future is the theme of this year’s Seaweek, which will feature a series of free lectures and beach clean-ups in the Waikato. (Environment Waikato, 24 February 2010)
E-recycling day for anything electrical About to throw out your old toaster or ditch the stereo? Then bring it along to Hutt City Council’s free e-recycling day from 10am – 2pm on Sunday 14 March at the Riverbank car park. (Hutt City Council, 23 February 2010)
Day out for toddlers and family Celebrate National Children's Day with a fun-filled day for the whole family at the Toddler Day Out and Great Parenting Fair at the Trusts Stadium in Henderson on Sunday 7 March. (Waitakere City Council, 23 February 2010)
Go to Pompeii for Free in March Take a free trip back to 80 AD at the A Day in Pompeii exhibition at Te Papa on Thursday 4 March. (Wellington City Council, 22 February 2010)
Stratford is ready to make a Splash for National Children’s Day, March 7 2010. The Stratford District Council working with the TSB Pool Complex, Plunket, Bike Wise, Avanti and More FM are celebrating National Children’s Day with a Pool Party from 1pm – 3pm. (Stratford District Council, 22 February 2010)
The Datsuns headline Summer Sounds Nixon Park The Datsuns, The Bats and Clap Clap Riot are expected to pack out Kingsland’s Nixon Park in a fantastic Summer Sounds 2010 finale on Saturday, 27 February. (Auckland City Council, 18 February 2010)
Celebrate Pasifika in Manukau during March Manukau is celebrating its Pacific diversity with a month of Pacific events and culture featuring festivals, exhibitions, film, dance and more. (Manukau City Council, 18 February 2010)
Topp kiwi talent at ZooMusic Here's your chance to see New Zealand family favourites The Topp Twins perform at Wild Bean Cafe ZooMusic on Sunday, 28 February from 6pm. (Auckland City Council, 18 February 2010)
New Zealand sculptor Andrew Drummond to exhibit in Christchurch This autumn sees the opening of the first comprehensive survey exhibition of acclaimed New Zealand sculptor Andrew Drummond at Christchurch Art Gallery. (Christchurch City Council, 18 February 2010)
Celebrate Children’s Week in Manukau Parents, caregivers and communities are encouraged to give time to their children during Manukau’s Children’s Week and embrace this year’s theme ‘praise and encouragement’. (Manukau City Council, 17 February 2010)
Border Crossing – an exhibition of Whanganui artists’ work A new exhibition in Hawera’s Lysaght Watt Gallery entitled, Border Crossing, draws together new works in a variety of media by professional artists from Whanganui. (South Taranaki District Council, 17 February 2010)
Films by Starlight Put on your red shoes and join the crowds at the Botanic Garden Dell this Thursday evening (18.02.10) as they cheer Dorothy home to Kansas at a free outdoor screening of Hollywood classic, The Wizard of Oz (PG). (Wellington City Council, 16 February 2010)
Steam Junk promotes low waste Waitaki Country music and comedy superstars the Topp Twins will reward local creativity when they present prizes in Waitaki‟s first ever „Steam Junk‟ competition during their appearance at Totara Estate‟s Harvest Home festival on Sunday, the 28th of March. (Waitaki District Council, 16 February 2010)
Border beauty without tedious toil They have a reputation as high-maintenance good-lookers. But it is possible to enjoy the beauty without a lot of hard work. (Taranaki Regional Council, 16 February 2010)
Singing the praises of Nelson Opera in the Park Feedback from Saturday night’s Nelson Opera in the Park is reinforcing the free entry and new sea side venue as a winning formula. (Nelson City Council, 15 February 2010)
Open weekend celebrates Waitakere art The Waitakere Artists Open Studio Weekend 2010 is fast approaching so keep your diary clear for 27 and 28 March. (Waitakere City Council, 15 February 2010)
Lantern Festival looming Bright red lanterns are adorning city centre streets in celebration of Chinese New Year - and in anticipation of Auckland Lantern Festival in Albert Park from 26 to 28 February. (Auckland City Council, 15 February 2010)
Glamour comes to Go By Bike Day Fashion tips will go hand in hand with cycling tips for Go by Bike Day on Wednesday 17 February. (Nelson City Council, 15 February 2010)
Mayor’s challenge to cyclists As part of national Bike Wise month, Mayor Rick Cooper is challenging all cyclists to meet him at the Great Lake Centre on Wednesday morning at 7am for a free breakfast and ride around the domain. (Taupo District Council, 12 February 2010)
Nesian Mystik set to jam in Wainuiomata Hutt City’s Pelorus Trust Music in Parks series continues full steam ahead with a performance from award-winning hip-hop and R&B act Nesian Mystik at Frederick Wise Park in Wainuiomata. (Hutt City Council, 11 February 2010)
Go by Bike Day free breakfast Hungry cyclists can fuel up next week with a free, nutritious breakfast outside Hutt City Council on Laings Road. (Hutt City Council, 11 February 2010)
Extra tickets released for Opera in the Park The huge popularity of this Saturday night’s Nelson Opera in the Park has led to the release of a further 5,000 tickets. (Nelson City Council, 10 February 2010)
Pasifika Festival There'll be a chance to savour the Pacific this weekend (13.02.10) at a festival aimed at giving Wellingtonians the authentic Pacific experience. (Wellington City Council, 09 February 2010)
Storytime Super Kite Day As part of this year's Endless Summer Festival, a 'Super Kite Day' is planned for Sunday 21 February at Kensington Park from 10am - 3pm. (Whangarei Distirct Council, 09 February 2010)
Youthspective Photo Competition If you enjoy photography and are aged 10 - 18 years, we're looking for an image showing your unique take on our city. (Wellington City Council, 09 February 2010)
Mayor issues bike challenge to Franklin The race is on again for the coveted title of New Zealand’s Most Cycle Mad District. Cyclists of all ages are being urged to hop onto the saddle for the family event of the year, and to help Franklin pedal to victory. (Franklin District Council, 09 February 2010)
Disabled Sailing Returns to Whangarei Sailability Auckland and the Whangarei/Parua Bay Cruising Club are planning an event for all people with disabilities from 22 to 26 February at the Whangarei Cruising Club. (Whangarei District Council, 08 February 2010)
Pasifika Festival expands New Zealand's biggest Pacific event, Pasifika Festival, is expanding for 2010, with new events and new locations. (Auckland City Council, 08 February 2010)
Expo Aims to Get More "Littlies" Learning Mums, dads, pre-schoolers and parents-to-be from across the district are invited to attend the Camberley Early Childhood Expo: “Under 5’s: Know How, Can Do!”. (Hastings District Council, 08 February 2010)
Ron Mueck coming to Christchurch Art Gallery A major exhibition by internationally renowned sculpture Ron Mueck will open at Christchurch Art Gallery this October. (Christchurch City Council, 08 February 2010)
Music at the Rotunda returns this Sunday Rotorua’s Government Gardens will be an ideal picnic spot over the next few Sunday afternoons, from 1pm, as the Band Rotunda is brought to life with a little soul food. (Rotorua District Council, 05 February 2010)
Festival a chance to experience the real Pacific The Niu FM Postively Pasifika Festival in Waitangi Park lets Wellingtonians sample the tastes, sights and sounds of the real Pacific. (Wellington City Council, 05 February 2010)
Budgeting book author to visit Hamilton City Libraries Hamilton residents will receive some budgeting pearls of wisdom as part of an upcoming series of author talks at Hamilton City Libraries. (Hamilton City Council, 05 February 2010)
All Black’s garden to promote sustainable design practices All Black halfback Andy Ellis and his mate Danny Kamo are back exhibiting at this year’s Ellerslie International Flower Show but there will be no cricket, beers or barbecue in their garden. (Christchurch City Council, 04 February 2010)
The brave don't run, they rock up to ZooMusic Catch crowd-pleasers Midnight Youth at one of their only Auckland shows this summer at Wild Bean Cafe ZooMusic on Friday, 19 February from 6pm. (Auckland City Council, 04 February 2010)
Free summer concerts in Manukau Manukau City Council offers a great way to round off a summer weekend when its ‘Summer Sounds in the Park’ event returns in March. (Manukau City Council, 04 February 2010)
Not-so-quiet library says bring in your cell phone and leave it on! Free cell phone tutorials will be available at Flaxmere Library each Saturday from February 13. (PDF, Hastings District Council, 03 February 2010)
ASB Classical Sparks offers blockbuster performances Christchurch’s open-air concert extravaganza, ASB Classical Sparks, will feature a cinematic theme in its welcome of Waitangi Day on Friday. (Christchurch City Council, 03 February 2010)
Have-a-go at Avice Hill Arts and Craft Fair The Avice Hill Arts and Craft Fair with its local-made crafts and free have-a-go workshops will be held on Valentine’s Day at the Memorial Avenue park. (PDF, Christchurch City Council, 03 February 2010)
There's No Place Like Home A film set in Wellington, Eagle vs Shark, is the first in a series of free screenings at the Botanic Garden Dell every week throughout February. (Wellington City Council, 02 February 2010)
NZI Sevens Carnival Begins Start off the NZI Sevens festivities by coming out at lunchtime on Thursday 4 February (12.45 - 1.30pm) to welcome the 16 international teams. (Wellington City Council, 02 February 2010)
Ice garden to capture Antarctic life1 February 2010 An evolving ice garden with a two-metre high towering iceberg, a developing ice sheet and an ocean abundant with plants representing marine life comprises the Christchurch International Airport’s Antarctic Garden at the Ellerslie International Flower Show in March. (Christchurch City Council, 01 February 2010)
ASB Classical Sparks offers blockbuster performances Christchurch’s open-air concert extravaganza, ASB Classical Sparks, will feature a cinematic theme in its welcome of Waitangi Day on Friday. (PDF, Christchurch City Council, 01 February 2010)
Malvina Major to Sing in Alexandra One of New Zealand's best-known and most accomplished singers will perform in Alexandra. (PDF, Central Otago District Council, 29 January 2010)
Summer movies and world records in Manukau Free movies in the park, balloonologists and a world record attempt will be featured in the upcoming Botanic Garden Festival. (Manukau City Council, 29 January 2010)
Anika Moa and Sola Rosa ring in Year of the Tiger at ZooMusic Anika Moa and Sola Rosa are teaming up for an unmissable double billing at Wild Bean Cafe ZooMusic on Saturday, 13 February from 6pm. (Auckland City Council, 28 January 2010)
Rotorua's cyclists urged to join mayor in cycle madness Rotorua cyclists are being encouraged to get behind Mayor Kevin Winters and join him and other locals in next month’s Mayoral Bike Ride. (Rotorua District Council, 28 January 2010)
Just announced: Stan Walker to perform on Waitangi Day The star power is being notched up another level for Manukau’s Waitangi Day Family Celebrations with the addition of Australian Idol 2009, Stan Walker, to the line-up. (Manukau City Council, 28 January 2010)
Train kites over New Brighton beach this Sunday Regional kiting legend Robert Brasington will be flying his train kites, including the Heart of Darkness series, at Sunday’s Tip Top Kite Day at New Brighton. (Christchurch City Council, 28 January 2010)
Kora set to rock Waitangi Day in Manukau The crowd at Manukau’s Waitangi Day Family Celebrations will be in for one of Aotearoa’s most powerful and exciting live performances when Kora take to the stage. (Manukau City Council, 27 January 2010)
Unique airport ride kicks off Papakura's summer events season A unique chance to cycle on Ardmore airport’s runway, the annual Pahurehure Inlet Canoe Day and a summer concert series are highlights of the Papakura summer events season which kicks off at the start of February. (PDF, Papakura District Council, 27 January 2010)
Bike Wise Month set to get Hutt City pedalling Hutt City will be humming with cyclists during February as pedal-pushers of all ages celebrate Bike Wise Month. (Hutt City Council, 27 January 2010)
Second-Hand Sunday Second-hand Sunday is sort of like a garage sale with no money involved. It's a chance to give away items you no longer want, and collect items you can use from others around CHB for FREE. 14 February 2010 (Central Hawke's Bay District Council, 27 January 2010)
The Wonders of Wainono Wetlands To celebrate World Wetlands Day in this International Year of Biodiversity, local people will have the chance to find out more about the Wainono lagoon near Waimate - a treasure on their doorstep (Environment Canterbury, 26 January 2010)
Christchurch Residents Support Bike Wise Month The national Bike Wise Month campaign runs a series of events throughout February to promote cycling as a fun, healthy and environmentally friendly activity for everyone. (Christchurch City Council, 27 January 2010)
Garden Gala for older adults This year’s Garden Gala at Riccarton House will offer an eclectic mix of activities designed to improve the quality of life of older adults and offer a chance for socialising. (Christchurch City Council, 27 January 2010)
Celebrate Auckland's history this Waitangi Day With performances by well-known Kiwi bands, traditional food and art stalls, and a dedicated kids' entertainment stage, Waitangi Day Festival 2010 on Saturday, 6 February at Okahu Bay is not to be missed. (Auckland City Council, 27 January 2010)
Music in Parks set to delight with Whirimako Black performance Hutt City’s Pelorus Trust Music in Parks series kicks off next month with a performance from award-winning jazz diva Whirimako Black at Williams Park in Days Bay on Sunday 14 February from 4pm to 8pm. (Hutt City Council, 26 January 2010)
Postponed airshow spectacular back on in March Skies over Rotorua will be abuzz with vintage aircraft manoeuvres and adrenaline rush aerial performances in March. (Rotorua District Council, 26 January 2010)
Stan at Waitangi Day concert in Garden Place The city will commemorate Waitangi Day in Garden Place with a free concert by Australian Idol winner Stan Walker. (Hamilton City Council, 26 January 2010)
Raglans origami dolphins showcased at Waikato Museum An exhibition featuring 1,111 origami dolphins that were hand-folded by members of the Raglan community opens at Waikato Museum this Friday [29 January]. (Hamilton City Council, 26 January 2010)
Young star wins Peoples Choice at Adopt a Box launch Local artist Shang-Poh Yu took out the People's Choice award at Saturday's launch of Adopt-a-Box – Hamilton City Council's new community art programme. (Hamilton City Council, 25 January 2010)
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Manukau Libraries Manukau Libraries have organised a variety of colourful entertainment to celebrate the Chinese New Year - the Year of the Tiger during February (Manukau City Council, 25 January 2010)
Kai Festival all set for Waitangi Day Kai Fest will be held for the second year this Waitangi Day, Saturday 6 February, with the Founders Heritage Park and Marae working closely together to present a range of traditional and international flavors. (Nelson City Council, 25 January 2010)
Rotorua rocks to Raggamuffin Events & Venues Rotorua general manager Peter McLeod has confirmed that the popular Raggamuffin music festival will be back in Rotorua in the summer of 2011 and 2012, bringing new line-ups of top local and international artists. (Rotorua District Council, 25 January 2010)
Waikato Museum showcases ta moko exhibition An exhibition that explores traditional Maori facial tattooing opens at Waikato Museum this Saturday [30 January]. (Hamilton City Council, 25 January 2010)
Plenty cooking at Hollard Gardens Hollard Gardens in Kaponga will host a market day with a difference on Waitangi Day. (Taranaki Regional Council, 25 January 2010)
Free, Fun Activities to Mark Waitangi Day New Plymouth performers who have made it big, plus the popular Sami Sisters, will feature at the Waitangi Whanau Day 2010 on Puke Ariki Landing. (New Plymouth District Council, 25 January 2010)
Historic reserve designation for Takapūneke An exhibition at the Akaroa Museum and a blessing at the reserve on 5 February will commemorate the establishment of the Takapūneke Historic Reserve in Akaroa. (Christchurch City Council, 25 January 2010)
West Coast cabaret and silky soul dub at Christchurch Art Gallery Bring your sunscreen and sun umbrella to Christchurch Art Gallery’s Waitangi Day celebrations – a summer spectacular that includes a free outdoor concert with two heavies of New Zealand independent music. (Christchurch City Council, 22 January 2010)
Regional Council and DoC to talk the walks Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and the Hawke’s Bay Department of Conservation office are bringing back the popular summer walk and talk series, starting with a wander around Ahuriri estuary at the end of this month. (Hawke's Bay Regional Council, 22 January 2010)
Opshop brings big energy to a little space at ZooMusic Chart-toppers Opshop are back by popular demand for their second Wild Bean Cafe ZooMusic on Waitangi Day - Saturday, 6 February from 6pm. (Auckland City Council, 21 January 2010)
Big Weekend Approaches for the City The first weekend in February is always a big one for Wellington, and this year promises to be the same. (Wellington City Council, 21 January 2010)
Nominations called for Keep Rotorua Beautiful Awards Keep Rotorua Beautiful (KRB) is on the lookout for potential worthy recipients of their annual awards being presented in April. (Rotorua District Council, 21 January 2010)
Libraries’ Summer Reading Club is a page turner Children are notching up an amazing number of books a week as part of the Christchurch City Libraries’ Summer Reading Club. (Christchurch City Council, 20 January 2010)
Te Huringa/ Turning Points 15 February – 11 April 2010 An exhibition if paintings from the collections of the Fletcher Trust and Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare O Rehua Whanganui (PDF, Whangarei District Council, 20 January 2010)
Calling all bike enthusiasts - are you up for a challenge? Sport Tararua welcomes the return of three major biking events for 2010; two Mayoral Cycle Challenges during BikeWise Month (February) and the Scanpower Ruahine Mountain Bike Challenge on Saturday March 20. (Tararua District Council, 19 January 2010)
Entries open for Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award Entries are now open for the Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award 2010 – an award that challenges artists to use their creativity and ingenuity to transform the difficult medium of no.8 wire into works of art. (Hamilton City Council, 18 January 2010)
The Lady Killers – back by popular demand for Summer Stunner The Lady Killers are Tina Cross, Suzanne Lynch , Jackie Clarke and Taisha and they will headline the 2010 Summer Stunner concert in Masterton’s Colin Pugh Sportsbowl on Wednesday February 10th. (PDF, Masterton District Council, 18 January 2010)
Exciting lineup for Manukau's Waitangi Day celebrations Manukau’s 2010 Waitangi Day celebration has a line up of some the country’s most promising artists, including Kora, Maisey Rika, and J Williams & Erakah. (Manukau City Council, 14 January 2010)
Council programme busts holiday tedium Children around the south had a chance to get rid of their summer boredom yesterday, when the annual Southland District Council holiday programme started with events in Riverton and Tokanui. (The Southland Times, 13 January 2010)
Dimmer to kick off Summer Sounds for 2010 The 2010 Summer Sounds series begins on Saturday, 23 January at Coyle Park with a line-up of groups that are sure to see things start with a bang. (Auckland City Council, 13 January 2010)
Push Play at Oriental Bay Make sure to head over to Oriental Bay beach and join in the Push Play fun - we have equipment for all kinds of games like volleyball, T-ball, badminton, football and much more. (Wellington City Council, 12 January 2010)
Mt Victoria Orienteering Course It’s been described as a cross between chess and trail running - and now orienteering is to have a new, permanent home in Wellington. (Wellington City Council, 12 January 2010)
The Black Seeds bring the funk to ZooMusic The Black Seeds and Tahuna Breaks are sure to have the crowds grooving at the first Wild Bean Cafe ZooMusic gig for 2010 on Friday, 29 January from 6pm. (Auckland City Council, 12 January 2010)
Kids learning to love trees The Christchurch Botanic Gardens will allow children to connect with trees in a very personal way in a weekly programme starting this January. (Christchurch City Council, 11 January 2010)
Plenty of fun for summer celebration Contractors hoist advertising for Dunedin's summer festival in the Octagon. Photo by Craig Baxter. Summer in Dunedin, such as it is, will not be lacking in outdoor events, as the year's annual summer festival begins. (Otago Daily Times, 09 January 2010)
Come Celebrate the Decade that Taste Forgot Wellington City Council’s Summer City festival is now 30 years old, and it’s high time we celebrated our long-standing festival of free events. (Wellington City Council, 08 January 2010)
Beach Blast 2010 - New Brighton beach fun for free January 2010 This month’s Beach Blast parties at New Brighton are again offering 7-12 year olds free lessons in surfing, body boarding and body surfing. (Christchurch City Council, 08 January 2010)
Something for everyone at Aquatic Centre Whether it’s water sports, water recreation, or aqua-fitness that takes your fancy; or just relaxation by yourself or with family and friends, the Rotorua Aquatic Centre has something for everyone. (Rotorua District Council, 07 January 2010)
Hamilton Zoo tiger siblings to celebrate their 10th birthday Hamilton Zoo's sibling Sumatran tigers, Jaka and Mencari, will be celebrating their 10th birthday this Sunday [10 January] with a special 'jungle party'. (Hamilton City Council, 07 January 2010)
Summer of Swimming 2010 Christchurch City Council has a website Summerofswimming.co.nz which is a comprehensive guide to all things swimming this summer. (Christchurch City Council, 06 January 2010)
Discounted Ship 'n Chip Tours Now the Museum of Wellington has come up with a corker - discounts for Wellington residents to take their Ship 'n Chip tour. It starts off with a guided tour of Wellington's history at the Museum (Wellington City Council, 05 January 2010)
A Feast of New Exhibitions Christchurch Art Gallery is filled with exciting new art and all the exhibition spaces are open to the public – for the first time in nearly five months. (Christchurch City Council, 22 December 2009)
Summer City is Here The sun has come out of hiding just in time for the launch of Summer City - a festival full of sizzling outdoor summer events. (Wellington City Council, 22 December 2009)
Lazy Sundays are about to be jazzed up Auckland's favourite jazz festival, Jazz at the Rotunda, is back for 2010, kicking off this Sunday, 10 January . (Auckland City Council, 21 December 2009)
Push play this summer in local parks The Push Play in the Park programme is back for another summer and set to keep hundreds of children active and energised over the school holidays. (Hutt City Council, 21 December 2009)
Street Ball Summer Slam comes to a court near you Basketball players all over Hutt City are gearing up for the first ever Street Ball Summer Slam 3 on 3 tournament that kicks off on Monday 11 January . (Hutt City Council, 21 December 2009)
