WHAT’S ON

Food and drinks events to mark in your diary

Events round-up for your diary.

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays DECEMBER 6

Bring the family for a night of great food, music and entertainment at the park. eventfinda.co.nz

South Island Wine & Food Festival DECEMBER 7

CHRISTCHURCH Experience food and wine heaven at Hagley Park. winefestival.co.nz

Hidden Valley Festival DECEMBER 27

MATAKANA

This festival’s going to sell out for the fourth year in a row – so get in there quick! hiddenvalleyfestival.com

Night Noodle Markets NOV 29-DEC 8

AUCKLAND

Savour fabulous Asian food and soak up a hawker-style ambience at Victoria Park. nightnoodlemarkets.nz

Wellington Christmas Markets NOV 30-DEC 22

These weekend markets are your one-stop shop for artisan gifts and goodies. eventfinda.co.nz

Highlife NYE DECEMBER 31-JANUARY 1

MATAKANA

Raise a glass to the New Year among the vines at Ascension Wine Estate. highlifenye.co.nz

Breakfast at Cazador DECEMBER 7

AUCKLAND

Enjoy tasty Middle Easternstyle fare – and a cocktail to fire up that festive spirit! eventbrite.co.nz

The Little Big Markets DECEMBER 21

PAPAMOA

Bask in the Bay of Plenty sunshine at this fun event (every third Saturday). littlebigevents.co.nz

The Great Kiwi Beer Festival JANUARY 25

CHRISTCHURCH

Hop on down to Hagley Park to toast NZ’S brewing scene. greatkiwibeerfestival.co.nz