October 2009
Waikato Home & Garden Show
Date: 1 - 4 October 2009 
Venue: Caludelands Event Centre
City: Hamilton
Welcome to New Zealand's supreme Home Show. A show of high energy, innovation and inspiration. The 2009 Waikato Home & Garden Show showcases the largest and very latest range of products, services and ideas for building, redecorating, restoring, furnishing and gardening your home. Literally thousands of products and ideas from throughout New Zealand and overseas are be on display.
You'll find four fabulous days of kiwi ingenuity, european chic and the very latest for your home, garden and lifestyle. Meet the industry experts and get free advice. Attend free Property Know-How seminars, secure special Home Show prices and WIN thousands of dollars worth of exciting prizes.
Il Divo
Date: 2 Oct 2009
Venue: Vector Arena
City: Auckland
In 2004, four of the greatest voices in the world emerged to spearhead an entire musical genre by bringing the sound of opera to the world of popular music. Now as one of the most successful groups in the world with over 22 million albums sold, Il Divo announce New Zealand arena dates as part of their massive world tour.
Black Eyed Peas
Date: 13 Oct 2009
Venue: Vector Arena
City: Auckland
The Frontier Touring Company is thrilled to announce the return of apl.de.ap, Fergie, Taboo and will.i.am – the quartet collectively known as The Black Eyed Peas – to Australia and New Zealand this October, their first tour since 2005.
The Black Eyed Peas will tour in support of the most successful album of their career, The E.N.D.
Building on an already stellar past that has seen the band release multi-platinum albums, a plethora of monster singles, and highly successful solo albums from Fergie and will.i.am, The E.N.D. has helped The Black Eyed Peas soar to new heights.
It's on stage, however, that The Black Eyed Peas excel most. A flurry of enthusiasm, energy and excitement, a live show by The Black Eyed Peas is not one you'll forget overnight. The band's last tour drew rave reviews for their originality and ability to shatter expectations.
Dunedin Rhododendron Festival 
Date: 18 - 26 Oct 2009
Venue: Rangiuru St
City: Rotorua
The Dunedin Rhododendron Festival is a much enjoyed spring-time event that is now in its 26th year and will be held from 18 - 26 October 2009. Celebrating the glorious rhododendrons and gardens of Dunedin the event has something for everyone including garden tours, open gardens, cooking demonstrations, a golf tournament, painting classes and much more. With a strong focus on local gardens the festival has something for everyone.
Armageddon Expo
Date: 24 - 26 Oct 2009
Venue: ASB Showgrounds
City: Auckland
New Zealand ultimate event, the Armageddon Expo comes to the ASB Showground over Labour Weekend.
A fun family event which will be bigger and better than ever before.
Meet international TV, movie and cartoon stars. There will be anime, comics, sci-fi, huge computer and console gaming displays, live wrestling, music performances including Savage, roller derby, masquerade ball, movie screenings, eating contests, theatre play, comedy performances with Police Academy's Michael Winslow, amusement rides, slides and and so much more!
Confirmed guests include Stargate SG1 and Atlantis actors (including Amanda Tapping, Jason Momoa and Paul McGillion), plus TV and movie stars Noah Grey-Cabey (Heroes), Michael Welch (Twilight) and Michael Winslow (Police Academy). And special movie guest - Seth Green!
The expo will be taking all five main halls of the Showgrounds so you can't afford to miss out.
Christmas Country Fete
Date: 29 Oct 2009
Venue: Culverden
City: Culverden
Craft is no longer what it was a decade ago and this day will provide you with an unique opportunity to see and purchase the latest in art and craft.
190 stalls are set up in beautiful, extensive, sheltered country grounds. In this happy garden party atmosphere and with music to entertain you, stallholders from all over the country showcase a wealth of unusual and inspirational ideas.
There is excellent access for parking and buses.
A parcels tent is provided where it will be possible to leave your carrier bags for a small donation to a charity and there will also be a parcels to car service regularly from this tent.
Marlborough Wine Weekend
Date: 30 Oct - 1 Nov 2009
Venue: TBC
City: Blenheim
Hosted in the gardens of a picturesque Marlborough retreat, the Marlborough Wine Weekend is 2? days of new release tastings, tours and one-of-a-kind meals, all within the backdrop of the beautiful Marlborough region.
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