WHAT’S ON

Food and wine events to mark in your diary

A round-up of the unmissable events around the country.

Wellington Wine and Food Festival FEBRUARY 2

Raise a glass to summer with the best of local music, wine, and food from the capital’s finest restaurants. wineandfoodfestival.co.nz

Auckland Vegan Food Festival FEBRUARY 10

A variety show of plantbased deliciousness. facebook.com/ aucklandfoodtruckcollective

Whakaipo Lodge Summer Concert FEBRUARY 23

TAUPO

Party to two bands while feeling good about fundraising for Kidsbiketaupo. whakaipolodge.co.nz/activities

Night Noodle Markets FEBRUARY 6 - 17

CHRISTCHURCH

This popular event is becoming a calendar staple, with Hagley Park hosting 12 nights of Asian culinary fabulosity. nightnoodlemarkets.nz

Nelson Food and Wine Festival FEBRUARY 17

A magical day out at the Middle Earth Winery. facebook.com/ nelsonwineandfoodfestival

Hokitika Wildfoods Festival MARCH 9

It’s the intrepid foodie’s chance to go wild as this iconic event celebrates 30 years of daring delicacies from the coast and beyond. wildfoods.co.nz

Marlborough Wine and Food Festival FEBRUARY 9

BLENHEIM

Grab your picnic rug and head to Brancott Estate for a fine time among the vines. winemarlborough-festival.co.nz

QT Queenstown Smokehouse Sundays ALL SUMMER

An interactive marketplace at QT Queenstown’s Bazaar offering prime smoked goods. qthotelsandresorts.com/

Bard at the Park MARCH 30

HAWKE’S BAY

Sip on a vino, tuck into wood-fired pizza and enjoy the complete works of Shakespeare in two hours! moanapark.co.nz/events