Two highlights of the Taranaki International Festival of Arts will be the Russian clowning extravaganza Slava's Snowshow and the Spiegeltent Salon Perdu, a "mirror tent" that will host the cabaret, comedy and literary programme. The festival runs July 23 to August 9.
Contact: (06) 759 8412
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New to the market
Waikato food producers and artists will showcase their wares at the inaugural Tirau Market on June 21. The market will be held 9am to 4pm on the third Sunday of every month.
Contact: 021 142 0968
On the web: www.tiraumarkets.co.nz
Check ignition
Hamilton's Fringe Festival, Ignition, runs from June 18-27, and features comedy, dance, theatre and music.
Contact: (07) 838 6424
On the web: www.hamiltonfringe.com
Decadent deco
Napier's Deco Decanted Jazz Festival is a celebration of the Art Deco era. The programme ranges from brunch with the city's Art Deco ambassador, Bertie, to a Jump Jive Dine and Dance. It runs July 17-19.
Contact: (06) 835 0022
On the web: www.artdeconapier.com
Along for the ride
Guests staying three or more nights at Claremont Estate near Christchurch can take a self-drive tour of the 970ha farm and private nature reserve.
Contact: (03) 314 7559
On the web: www.claremont-estate.com
Take a step back in time at the Deco Decanted Jazz Festival. Photo / Hawkes Bay Today
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