November 2009
adidas Auckland Marathon
Date: 1 November 2009
Venue: all events finish at Victoria Park
City: Auckland
Join over 14,000 participants as they take to the streets of Auckland on Sunday 1 November 2009.
Whether it's the full, half or quarter marathon, 5km walk or the all new kids marathon, be part of New Zealand's premier road race - the adidas Auckland Marathon.
Anyone can take part, from the elite runner through to the recreational runner who wants to achieve a personal fitness goal or finish time.
Run through the finish gantry with thousands of cheering supporters and enjoy the 'Party in the Park' post event with friends and family in Victoria Park, the finish venue and corporate village.
Hunter's Garden Marlborough
Date: 4 - 9 Nov 2009
Venue: Various Special Gardens
City: Blenheim
Hunter's Garden Marlborough is New Zealand's premier garden event and is sponsored by Hunter's Wines Ltd. This five day festival showcases the finest gardens in the district. Guided tours take you through private gardens along waterways that make up the Sounds and through secluded town and country gardens from ridge top to valley.
World renowned and local experts on gardening are invited to speak at seminars on everything form growing your own vegetables to planning your garden.
New Zealand Kiteboarding Wave Bash
Date: 5 - 8 Nov 2009 
Venue: www.kiteboardingnationals.co.nz
City: New Plymouth
Last year we held New Zealand's first ever nationwide wave-riding kiteboard competition. It was such a success, we are not only running it again in 2009, but we are opening it up to the world! International competitors are now welcome to join New Zealand's best kiteboarders, carving up the waves, on Taranaki's awesome coastline.
At the end of the 4 days we will determine the best national and international kiteboard wave rider.
The Pacific Rose Bowl Festival
Date: 11 - 15 Nov 2009
Venue: Hamilton gardens - Roger's rose garden
City: Hamilton
Expect beautiful roses, a programme of free family friendly entertainment and more. Don't miss your chance to win a fantastic holiday for two to the Sunshine Coast - be sure enter the draw by casting your vote for your favourite NZ Rose of the Year trial roses at the Festival.
Armageddon Expo
Date: 20 Nov - 6 Dec 2009
Venue: Events in various location throughout the Coromandel
City: Thames
To welcome in summer we have loads of events on the Coromandel Peninsula, timed to coincide with the flowering of our beautiful Pohutukawa trees!
Included is the Whangamata Jazz Festival, featuring Top NZ bands, Coromandel food and wine, Jazz boat tours, plus art and craft.
Then of course there are loads of other events throughout the two weeks including art exhibitions, dive festivals, garden tour, kids concerts loads more.
Sculpture-in-the-Park
Date: 21 Nov 2009 - 28 Feb 2010
Venue: The Sculpture Park @ Waitakaruru Quarry Gardens
City: Hamilton
Sculpture-in-the-Park is a significant annual exhibition of outdoor sculpture. Organised by the Waikato Sculpture Trust, the show will this year be curated by Rob Garrett, an internationally recognised expert on contemporary art. He will source more than 40 new works, which will be displayed along the 2 km walking track in the 42 acre park and arboretum.
The park is a registered Garden of Significance and has been developed from a derelict quarry. Spectacular views and intimate corners provide exquisite settings for sculptures large and small.
Tauranga Moana Seafood Festival
Date: 28 Nov 2009
Venue: Dive Crescent
City: Tauranga
The flavours of the coastal Bay of Plenty will be the stars of the annual Tauranga Moana Seafood Festival, set for Saturday 28 November.
The festival will be held along the historic Dive Crescent area in central Tauranga. The festival will feature seafood and performances by local musicians, and the majority of the food is being sourced locally, including the wine.
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