Good times

Get out and about this autumn with these inspiring events.

Auckland Arts Festival MARCH 8-26, AUCKLAND

Featuring a superb line-up of more than 45 artists, including the photography of Brian Brake. aucklandfestival.co.nz

iD Dunedin Fashion Week MARCH 18-26

Eight days of fashion shows, events and international guests and talents. idfashion.co.nz

Waitomo Trail Run APRIL 29, WAITOMO

Walkers, runners and all ages welcome to the caves, native bush, tunnels, canyons and glowworms. waitomotrailrun.co.nz

Pasifika Festival MARCH 25-26, WESTERN SPRINGS

Eleven Pacific Island villages will have their own stage and market settings to get amongst. aucklandnz.com/pasifika

Wellington Wine and Food Festival MARCH 10-11, WELLINGTON The region’s best wine, food and craft beer with live music.

wineandfoodfestival.co.nz

World Masters Games APRIL 21-30, AUCKLAND

The world’s largest multi-sport event with 25,000 participants from 100 countries. worldmastersgames2017.co.nz

Wanaka A&P Show MARCH 10-11, WANAKA SHOWGROUNDS

Celebrating its 80th anniversary with Kiwi icons the Topp Twins taking the stage. wanakashow.co.nz

Olivia Spencer Bower: Views from the Mainland NOW – APRIL 2, CHRISTCHURCH ART GALLERY

Scenes from a beloved artist. christchurchartgallery.org.nz

New Zealand International Comedy Festival APRIL 27 – MAY 21

A hilarious line-up of local and international acts across the country. comedyfestival.co.nz

The Body Laid Bare: Masterpieces from Tate MARCH 18 – JULY 16, AUCKLAND ART GALLERY

Art that tells the story of the nude. aucklandartgallery.co.nz

Spirited Women Adventure Race MARCH 31 – APRIL 2, TAUPO

Adventures with stand-up paddle boarding, mountain biking, kayaking and more. spiritedwomen.co.nz

Go Green Expo APRIL 1-2, AUCKLAND

New Zealand’s largest, organic, natural, sustainable and green living expo. gogreenexpo.co.nz