Good times

Festivals, food and fun rides.

Bill Hammond

NOW – 19 JANUARY 2020, CHRISTCHURCH More than 40 pieces by the renowned Canterbury artist. christchurchartgallery.org.nz

Pedal4Prostrate

13 OCTOBER, HAMPTON DOWNS Open to teams of 2-4 riders to support the Prostrate Cancer Foundation. pedal4prostrate.org.nz

KOAST

26-28 OCTOBER, KERIKERI The Kerikeri Open Art Studios Trail features more than 60 artists. koast.org.nz

World Of WearableArt

26 SEPTEMBER-13 OCTOBER, WELLINGTON The famed design competition is set to wow. worldofwearableart.com

Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival

15-28 OCTOBER, NAPIER Artistic masterpieces alongside good food. hbaf.co.nz

Waiheke Walking Festival

15-24 NOVEMBER, WAIHEKE ISLAND Hikes across private land. waihekewalkingfestival.org

Chocolate & Coffee Show

5-6 OCTOBER, AUCKLAND This year wine and cheese are also in the line-up. chocolatecoffeeshow.co.nz

Nelson Arts Festival

15-28 OCTOBER, NELSON A mix of theatre, dance, circus, visual arts and music including The Topp Twins. itson.co.nz

Auckland Garden DesignFest

16-17 NOVEMBER, AUCKLAND Sixteen private gardens will open their gates. gardendesignfest.co.nz

Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival

4-20 OCTOBER, GISBORNE An artistic mix of paid and free events. tetairawhitiartsfestival.org

Carnival of Lights

25-28 OCTOBER, WELLINGTON Transforming Riddiford Gardens into a spectacular experience. highlight.org.nz

Tui Brewery Express

17 NOVEMBER, PLIMMERTON Catch a steam train from Plimmerton to Tui Brewery. tuihq.co.nz