Dream dates

Our pick of what’s happening around the country

WELLINGTON JAZZ FESTIVAL

The capital will come alive with the sound of more than 100 of our best musicians, including Whirimako Black (pictured), when this annual jazz festival returns from 9-13 June. Visit jazzfestival.nz.

WINTER F.A.W.C! FOOD AND WINE CLASSIC

Savour the best of Hawke’s Bay during the winter instalment of this annual food and wine festival which this year features more than 40 delicious events over four weekends in June. Visit fawc.co.nz.

DUNEDIN MIDWINTER CARNIVAL

A Moonlit Garden is the theme of this year’s midwinter carnival, the highlight of which is the procession featuring more than 1000 dancers, musicians and stilt walkers. 26 June, visit midwintercarnival.co.nz.