The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta
The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta (tel. 09/534-8186) is an annual event that takes place on the last Monday in January and is a public holiday. This event is the largest single day regatta in the world.
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Festivals and Annual Events
The Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta (tel. 09/534-8186) is an annual event that takes place on the last Monday in January and is a public holiday. This event is the largest single day regatta in the world. This day is observed as a holiday in the entire Auckland Province. The holiday generally falls on the anniversary of the arrival of William Hobson, who later became the first Governor of New Zealand.
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Festivals and events in Auckland
Showing 1–11 of 11 festivals
Plan around 11 festival seasons, public events, Ramadan/Eid periods, book fairs, art cycles, and winter food activity.
The Mission Bay Jazz & Blues Streetfest
The Mission Bay Jazz & Blues Streetfest is an annual festival that takes place on February 27 at Mission Bay. This event recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2010.
The Documentary Edge Festival
The Documentary Edge Festival is another annual event that takes place in February, between the dates 27 Feb - 14 Mar 2010 at the Rialto Cinemas in Newmarket.
Pasifika Festival
The Auckland Western Springs Stadium plays host to the Pasifika Festival, which is significant to commemorate the lifestyle of the South Pacific.
Fun Round the Bays Run
Also held in late March is the fun Round the Bays Run (tel. 09/525-2166), which attracts runners from around the South Pacific, who participate in this 8km (5-mile) run around the central bays.
The Auckland Festival of Sailing
The three week long sailing festival covers numerous events including the Omega Auckland Match Racing Regatta, Louis Vuitton Trophy Auckland and the BMW World Sailing Final and more.
the Royal East Show
The significance of this event is to showcase the agricultural roots of New Zealand how it still plays a huge role in the economy of the country.
NZ International Comedy Festival 2010
Date: 23 April 2010 to 16 May 2010 To commemorate the annual comedy festival in Auckland, famous comedy acts and troupes get together in the city between April 23-May 16.
Rally New Zealand
6 - 9 May 2010 (annual) The event is one of the highlights of the rally season and is part of the FIA World Rally Championship and is marked by the arrival of the world’s best drivers racing through the city.
Air New Zealand Fashion Week
Air New Zealand Fashion Week, held in October, showcases over 60 New Zealand designers to the world.
The Ellerlie Flower Show
The Ellerlie Flower Show is held in November at the Auckland Regional Botanic Garden.
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