December 2009
NZ's Largest Christmas Tree
Date: 1 - 31 Dec 2009
Venue: Garden Place
City: Hamilton
‘Twas the weeks before Christmas, and all through Garden Place.
Not a stiltwalker was stirring, no costumes with lace
Till the stage was hung by Vic Street with care.
In the hopes that performers would soon be there.
The children were anxious all out of their beds.
While visions of The Trons danced in their heads.
While poets in trees have you ready to clap.
The Big Muffin Band have feet ready to tap.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter.
You spring from the grass to see what's the matter.
Away to the stage we flew in a flash.
Together we will enjoy such a good bash.
2XU Stroke & Stride
Date: 2 Dec 2009
Venue: St Heliers Bay beach
City: Auckland
The Stroke & Stride Series is the world's most popular SWIMRUN series held in Auckland each summer. The Series enables participants to enjoy a regular form of healthy, outdoor exercise progressing through the summer months and makes the most of the city's magnificent harbour and beaches.
The Stroke & Stride is now in its 21st season and annually attracts thousands of local residents and visitors to the city. Each event involves a sea swim at Mission Bay followed by a road run on Auckland's waterfront. All events are over distances that are achievable by the general population and at the same time offering excellent competition for the top athletes.
Trillian Trust Christmas at MOTAT
Date: 1 - 24 Dec 2009
Venue: MOTAT (Museum of Transport & Technology)
Celebrate Christmas and the spirit of giving with MOTAT.
From 1 – 24 December, instead of paying your MOTAT admission fee, you can purchase a children's gift for charity from the MOTAT shop*.
All donated gifts will be given to the Salvation Army and Auckland City Mission, to help out families in need this Christmas!
The 12 x 12 Format Show 
Date: 7 -20 Dec 2009
Venue: Northart Gallery
Northart's annual unselected member's show: with all works on 12 inch by 12 inch stretched canvases, there is no restriction on media or subject so there is always a fascinating range of works on show.
This year there will be even more variety, as there will also be a concurrent members' show of 3-dimensional work in Gallery 4.
The Press: Images of the New Millennium 
Date: 9 Dec - 21 Feb 2009
Venue: Canterbury Museum
The Canterbury Museum invites you to view a vibrant exhibition of award winning photos from The Press.
Images from the first 10 years of this millennium are shown alongside a collection of photos selected by The Press photographers from their own portfolios.
Panda LIVE @ the Garden Club
Date: 18 Dec 2009
Venue: The Garden Club
City: Wellington
The international 'Soul Folk' artist Panda will be headlining the bill at the coolest, new venue on the strip, The Garden Club. He will be joined by two other acts on this music-filled Friday night. Panda will be performing with some really great musicians, veterans from the local Wellington music scene, Mostyn Cole on bass and Reuben Bradley on drums, joining him on stage with other local musicians as his backing band. This is definitely one concert not to miss.
Caroline Bay Carnival
Date: 26 Dec 2009 - 10 Jan 2010
Venue: Caroline Bay Carnival
City: Timaru
This will be the 99th Carnival with loads of family entertainment at affordable prices for all age groups to enjoy.
This summer the Carnival is expected to be as big as other years with a variety of activities and entertainment including the amazing midnight New Years Eve fireworks display is a must to see and a excellent night of family entertainment.
The Centre for Fine Woodworking 2009 Exhibition
Date: 11 Dec 2009 - 24 Jan 2010
Venue: Refinery Gallery
This exhibition showcases the work from the 2009 graduate students who have attended part time and full time courses in fine woodworking and furniture making.
The works will be on display from 11 December 2009 - 24 January 2010 at the Refinery Artspace in Nelson.
Phat 10
Date: 30 Dec 2009 - 02 Jan 2010
Venue: Phat Festival site
City: Reefton
3 nights of the very best drum n bass, dubstep, reggae, breaks, hip hop & dub from around Aotearoa & the world, presented over 2 arenas this New Years Eve in a magical remote rain forest valley complete with river with swimming holes on the wild West Coast of the South Island...open to all-ages but also has R18 licenced bar areas, yummie cafes, hot showers, flush toilets, massage & c hiropractic, a mad slingshot bungy jump & miles of untouched virgin forest to get lost in...all info at www.phatclub.co.nz
Pendulum DJ Set including Anscenic, Speed, El Hornet & Mc Verse
Hype & Daddy Earl UK
Marky and Stamina Brazil
Skream & Benga UK
Mala Digital Mystikz UK
Black Sun Empire NL
Spor UK
Bad Company UK & MC Lowqui
Klute UK
Distance UK
Kryptic Minds UK
and many more
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