Looking for something to do? Whether you’re a local, new in town or just passing through, we’ve rounded up the best things happening across New Zealand – from neighbourhood parties to restaurant pop-ups, boutique festivals and more.
Share Kai in Solidarity with Palestine
Saturday 27 April
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Christchurch & Canterbury
Meals from $30
Share Kai is serving up a delicious feast of dishes from Palestine, with all proceeds going to families in Gaza. Come and dine together at Risingholme Hall, and learn about the culture and food of Palestine.
Preloved Charlies Pop Up
Monday 15 April – Sunday 28 April
10:00am – 4:00pm
Auckland
All the way from Welly, Preloved Charlies is popping up in Ponsonby Central in Auckland for two weeks of secondhand gems inspired by the 90s and noughties.
Monkfish One Stop Hop Shop
Friday 26 – Sunday 28 April
Wellington
Monkfish's one stop ‘Hop Shop’ is back for a second year running, with a tap takeover featuring the best of the hop harvest from local and regional producers. Available to drink in or take away.
Yoga at Auckland Art Gallery
Every Saturday and Sunday
(Starting 6 April)
Auckland
General Admission $20 // Members $18
Every Saturday and Sunday, get the gallery all to yourselves and enjoy an hour of Hatha yoga class surrounded by beautiful artwork. Open to all levels, ages 14 and over. Bookings essential.
Chef Hoon x Graze Wine Bar
Tuesday 30 April
4:00pm – 9:00pm
Wellington
$95pp
Chef Hoon from BiBim is joining forces with the Graze Wine Bar team for an epic Korean-inspired 5-course feast.
The Yarns Men #5: Ben Reed
Thursday 2 May
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Christchurch & Canterbury
Supported by Hope Upstream Charitable Trust, The Yarns Men is an opportunity for men from all walks of life to hear an inspirational guest speaker, get mental health tips, and have a yarn over some food. May's guest speaker is Ben Reed, the manager director of HamiltonJet, who will share his story, how the suicide of a close friend impacted him, and what wellbeing measures he has introduced at HamiltonJet.
Objectspace Exhibition: The Chair
Now – Sunday 19 May
Christchurch & Canterbury
Objectspace heads to Sir Miles Warren Gallery for its latest exhibiton: The Chair. One object type – the chair – is explored from the earliest documented period of local production through to today.
Identity by Inhouse, photograph by Sam Hartnett
Candle Mountain Exhibition
Opening 26 April
Hastings
Mark Alsweiler's new painting show, Candle Mountain, will be on display at SPA_CE in Napier from 26 April until 25 May.
TEMPERO X MINERAL
Saturday 4 May
From 5:00pm
Auckland
$120pp
Book a table at Tempero on Saturday May 4th for their collab with Mineral Wine, ft. a delicious 6-course set menu with a curated pairing of wine, cocktails and spirits.
O.G.B's 8th Birthday with Hollie Smith
Sunday 5 May
12:00pm – 10:00pm
Christchurch & Canterbury
Hollie Smith is heading to O.G.B for their 8th birthday, alongside other great musical talents for a day of entertainment, champagne, oysters and more.
Fire & Feast: Sunday Long Lunch
Sunday 5 May
11:00am – 4:00pm
Christchurch & Canterbury
$188pp
Hosted at The Boneline in North Canterbury, the Fire & Feast Sunday long lunch features a four-course feast cooked over fire from the chefs at Crisp & Vale and Base Food by Fire, drinks from The Boneline and Brew Moon, and live music.
Azabu: An Evening with Craggy Range
Wednesday 8 May
6:30pm – 10:00pm
Auckland
$135
An immersive evening hosted by Craggy Range’s David Peabody Jr. Enjoy a four-course dinner including some of Azabu’s new autumn dishes alongside Craggy Range’s renowned wines (including two library wines from deep in the cellar to honour their 25th harvest milestone).
Workshops at Roots Gin Shack
Wednesday 8 May
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Marlborough
Dirt Floral and Lily May Ceramics are taking over Roots Gin Shack in Marlborough for a night of workshops. Learn how to arrange a fresh bouquet with Bianca from Dirt Floral or mould your own vase or set of bowls with Stacey from Lily May Ceramics. Both workshops include a Roots cocktail on arrival and all materials are provided. Email [email protected] to secure your spot.
Addy & Lou Mother's Day High Tea
Sunday 12 May
From 10:00am
Christchurch & Canterbury
$39pp
Celebrate the wonderful women in your life with a Mother's Day high tea at Addy & Lou, including a selection of sweet and savoury treats, drinks, and the option to add on a bunch of seasonal flowers.
Mother's Day at Onslow
Sunday 12 May
Auckland
$140pp
Take the mum in your life to Onslow for a four-course set menu and a surprise treat from Sans Ceuticals. Bookings available for lunch and early dinner.
Mother's Day High Tea at Earl
Sunday 12 May
From 11:00am
Christchurch & Canterbury
$65pp
The team at Earl have put together special menu for their annual Mother's Day high tea, featuring seven courses of delectable treats and live jazz.
Greystone Harvest Party
Saturday 17 May
6:00pm – 11:00pm
Christchurch & Canterbury
$50pp
Join Greystone in celebrating the end of a beautiful harvest with delicious food, wine and beer, and some local DJs. Chef Cam Woodhouse from Greystone, Maty Johns from Brew Moon and Josh Hunter from Food by Fire will be cooking whole Greystone hogget over the fire, served with harvest mezze plates full of local ingredients. Bus transport options available. BYO camping chairs and picnic blankets.
Taste of Made
Every Saturday
10:00am – 2:00pm
Hamilton
Enjoy free tastings and samples every Saturday at Made from selected vendors, including Bare, Expleo, Pirongia Mountain Vegetables, RedKitchen and Mezze.
Urban Wine Walk
Saturday 27 April – Saturday 18 May
Urban Wine Walk™ is a self-guided wine-tasting experience that takes place all over the world on a Saturday afternoon, including Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Napier and New Plymouth. Each experience features local bars and restaurants offering a wine-tasting experience from exciting winemakers – all within walking distance of each other.
Mr. Pickles x Two Rivers
Wednesday 29 May
6:30pm
Hamilton
$75pp Wine Only // $130pp Wine & Food
A special collab between Jono & Mat from Mr. Pickles, winemaker David Clouston, awesome human Joe Scoon from Procure Wine, and Head Chef JK Baek. Enjoy seven delicious wines from Two Rivers with the option to add on a light dinner.