Good times

Lovely things to see and experience, no matter how cold the weather.

New Zealand International Film Festival JULY-AUGUST, NATIONWIDE Screening more than 140 international films and documentaries. nziff.co.nz

Clicquot in the Snow AUGUST 4-7, QUEENSTOWN Celebrating all things winter and fine champagne, with ambassador Kathryn Wilson. clicquotinthesnow.co.nz

Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival AUGUST 12-14, BAY OF ISLANDS Live jazz and blues music from over 50 Kiwi and Australian bands. jazz-blues.co.nz

Inspired: Ceramics and jewellery shaped by the past NOW, TE PAPA Contemporary artists have used ancient ideas, materials and techniques. arts.tepapa.govt.nz

Marlborough Book Festival JULY 29-31, MARLBOROUGH Featuring many of New Zealand’s favourite and acclaimed authors. marlboroughbookfest.co.nz

Nigel Brown: I Am / We Are NOW-AUGUST 28, HAWKE’S BAY Showcasing 35 years of Kiwi artist Brown’s distinctive painting career. mtghawkesbay.com

Run Auckland Series FROM JULY 3, AUCKLAND New Zealand’s largest fun run and walk series, celebrating 10 years. Six races, 1000 entrants per race. runauckland.co.nz

Taupo Winter Festival JULY 14-17, TAUPO A celebration of the arts, culture and a whole lot of free family fun. taupowinterfestival.co.nz

Space to Dream: Recent Art from South America NOW-SEPTEMBER 18, AUCKLAND Painting, photography, film, sculpture. aucklandartgallery.com

World Humanitarian Day AUGUST 19, WORLDWIDE Recognising those who face danger to help others and celebrating humanity. un.org

Friday Food Truck Market NOW-JULY 29, CHRISTCHURCH Every Friday, with more than 20 food trucks, stalls and live entertainment. facebook.com/ fridaystreetfoodmarket

The Auckland Food Show JULY 28-31, AUCKLAND Hundreds of tastings, special deals and demonstrations. foodshow.co.nz