Calendar of international events in New Zealand

Hosted by Canterbury BSA Owners Club Incorporated.  A special steering committee has been formed to organise this important event which will be held from the 7th to the 13th of February at Canterbury University, Christchurch. It is the committee's intention to encourage fellow enthusiasts from many countries of the world to participate in an exciting week of classic motorcycling, socialising and visiting the attractions that are unique to Christchurch and Canterbury.
15 - 25 February 2010 Post Rally South Island Run (in 2010 extended by 3 days)   http://canterburybsaoc.org.nz/blog/     

26 - 28 February 2010  -  Coastbusters: International Sea Kayaking Symposiyum 2010  Milford Primary School, Shakespeare Rd, Milford, Auckland bordering on Lake Pupuke - http://www.mmcl.co.nz/CB2010/  redteam@coastbusters.org.nz
Coastbusters provides NZ and International kayakers of energy, humour & experience ; it will challenge and stimulate  – while adding to knowledge and enjoyment of the Sea Kayaking world. Coastbusters is a weekend of fun, seminars, workshops, panel discussions and practical sea kayaking sessions. Held in Auckland every two years - this will be the 20-year anniversary of this great event - and will feature speakers, instructors and skilled kayakers from around New Zealand and the globe.

24 - 26 February   2010 The International Gambling Conference: Gambling in the 21st Century - the Implications of Technology for Policy, Practice and Research  - Crowne Plaza Hotel,  Auckland http://www.pgfnz.org.nz/International-Gambling-Conference-2010/0,2752,15232,00.html   cynthia.orme@pgfnz.org.nz
Problem Gambling Foundation of NZ, Gambling and Addictions Research Centre, AucklandUniversity of Technology and Hapai Te Hauora Tapui Maori Public Health. In many parts of the world the gambling industries remain potent - expanding into new markets, changing and evolving in diverse ways. New and emerging technologies are major drivers of this growth. This Conference will examine these technologies and their implications for the future shape of gambling and the groups of people who might be targeted or impacted.

26 Februari - 21 March 2010  -   2010 New Zealand International Arts Festival.   All over Wellington - http://www.nzfestival.nzpost.co.nz/news nzfestival@festival.co.nz.
The 2010 Festival programme promises to be as wide-ranging as ever. Award-winning theatre, visionary dance, monumental music collaboration is coming to Wellington in 2010.  Contrary to the past, this year no major Dutch acts will be part of this festival.

3 - 6 March 2010   -  The World's premier Shearing and Wool handling Championships - Genesis Recreation Centre, Dixon Street, Masterton http://www.goldenshears.co.nz/index.htm
The 50th anniversary of the Golden Shears is to be held over 4 days at the Genesis Energy Recreation Centre in Masterton.  The world's best  will be shearing sheep at lightening speed, also wool pressing and handling. A fantastic cultural experience featuring a unique section of New Zealand's rural community.

12 - 14 March 2010 WOMAD 2010. The TSB Bowl and Brooklands Park, New Plymouth  -   www.womad.co.nz office@womad.co.nz
Over three-days, more than 200 artists from 20 different countries perform on six stages. The essence of this festival - New Zealand's pre-eminent world music, arts, and dance festival - is the discovery and enjoyment of music from around the globe. Set in the stunning 52 hectare park and garden, this venue has gained a reputation as one of the most beautiful outdoor venues in the world.  Every year staff members of the embassy attend.

6  March 2010  - The Bonita International Ironman New Zealand  2010 - Taupo - www.ironman.co.nz/  info@ironman.co.nz   
This is one of New Zealand's biggest one day annual international sporting events is held each year right in the heart of the Central Plateau.   With an average of 40 countries represented by the 1,200 taking part it is the ultimate triathlon. swim 3.8kms, bike 180kms and run a full 42.2kms marathon International Ironman has competitors from thirty eight different countries.

20 March 2010 The Trans Taupo Paddle - from Tokaanu to Taupo (via Mission Bay Reserve, Hatepe Point and Wharewaka Point) or reverse http://www.sportzhub.com/neilg/TransTaupoPaddle.php
This is a a 44km paddle across the pure crystal mountain fed waters of New Zealand’s (and Australasia's) largest freshwater lake. Open to all single, double, tri/quad and 6 person - Surf Ski's, Sea kayaks, Ocean Rowers and Waka Ama; with both a full distance and a team relay challenge (catering for land or open water change-overs); this event is pinnacle of open fresh water paddling.

27 and 28 March 2010 Auckland International Cultural Festival 2010 - War Memorial Park, 13 May Road, Wesley, Auckland   http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/whatson/events/cultural/Default.asp
Thousands of Aucklanders and visitors taking the opportunity to try different foods, listen to ethnic music, and meet people from other cultures.  This free festival is a celebration of Auckland's richness and diversity of cultures. The festival incorporates the increasingly popular Ethnic Soccer Cup tournament - fostering friendship through sport.   With an  Ethnic Soccer Cup tournament.

5 - 11 April 2010 -  The New Zealand International Jazz & Blues Festival 2010 Christchurch City Venues -  http://www.jazzfestivalnz.com/  infor@jazzfestivalnz.com
Each year Christchurch hosts New Zealand’s biggest dedicated festival of jazz and blues, attracting audiences who come to see the finest local and overseas artists performing in ten venues around the city.

21 April 2010 Symposium New Zealand Forest Industries - Energy Events Centre,  Rotorua  -  http://www.forestevents.co.nz/news2.html
22 – 24 April 2010 New Zealand Forest Industries Expo 2010. The New Zealand Forest Industries Expo will be held at a new time and at an improved venue in Rotorua in 2010 and it’s all about timber, technology and opportunity.  There are lots of exciting new things happening with the popular four-yearly event which is a firm favourite on the international forest industries event calendar. The Expo in 2010 will be held in April, instead of March, to avoid conflict with two other major events in the United States.

1 - 24 May 2010 - New Zealand International Comedy festival  - Auckland and Wellington  - http://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/ info@comedyfestival.co.nz
This 16th consecutive year, the New Zealand International Comedy Festival has expanded to include 13 national centres, with a comprehensive programme running in both Auckland and Wellington of local talent and international acts with an explosive programme of great comedy.

6 - 9 May 2010 -  - Rally Auckland over Gravel and asphalt -  www.rallynz.org.nz/ 
The organisers of Rally New Zealand have confirmed that next year's event will include a selection of classic special stages north of Auckland on gravel roads of New Zealand that are generally considered to be some of the best in the world. http://www.wrc.com/jsp/index.jsp?lnk=101&id=6053&desc=Rally%20New%20Zealand%20heads%20north%20in%202010
The 2010 World Rally Championship season will be the 38th season of the  FIA World Rally Championship. The season consists of 13 rallies and will begin with the Swedish Rally.

6 – 11 July 2010 New Zealand International Science Festival Conferences – Dunedin
http://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/news_events/events/new_zealand_international_science_festival
‘Everyday science, food for thought!’ is the theme of the 2010 New Zealand International Science Festival in Dunedin. This will be all about to explore all aspects of food, ranging from what we eat to how our bodies manage what we put in our mouths to what people eat in other parts of the world.

17th July 2010 - Ackland International Boat Show 2010 - Viaduct Harbour downtown Auckland –
http:// www.aucklandinternationalboatshow.co
The 12th Show sees the return of Gold Sponsors Boating NZ and Auckland City Council, Tourism Auckland, Total Floating Systems Ltd and KIA Motors as Silver Sponsors, The Moorings, Viaduct Harbour Holdings and Coastguard Education, plus Panasonic New Zealand, and NZ Herald as Partners.

29 June 2010 − 1 July 2010 - NZSA /International Statistical Methodologies 2010 Conference - Massey University, Palmerston North.  http://nzsa_cdl_2010.massey.ac.nz/
International Conference on Statistical Methodologies and Related Topics in conjunction with NZSA Annual Conference. The topics include, but are not limited to: Statistical distributions (univaritae or multivariate), Statistical quality control, Reliability and survival analysis, Designs of experiments and others

August - September 2010 -
2010 Snowboard and Freestyle Junior World Championships at Wanaka over 14 days in late August and early September.  http://www.nzskier.com/news/178/new_zealand_awarded_2010_fis_junior_world_championships
Wanaka  International Ski Federation (FIS) has awarded the 2010 Snowboard and Freestyle Junior World Championships to New Zealand.  The event marks the first time a FIS World Championship will be staged in New Zealand, and also marks the first time that snowboarding and freestyle skiing will share the same stage in a World Championship. A full slate of snowboard disciplines will be showcased during the event for boys and girls ages 20-under, including half pipe, snowboard-cross, parallel giant slalom, parallel slalom, big air and slope style.  

September 2010 - Montana World of WearableArt Awards Show – WOW - TSB Bank Arena, Queens Wharf, Wellington - http://www.worldofwearableart.com/designers/sections 
The lines of fashion and art blur and merge as one at the Montana World of WearableArt™ Awards Show.
Once described as "Mardi Gras meets Haute Couture at a Peter Gabriel concert directed by Salvador Dali," World of WearableArt twists conventional perceptions of art and fashion.
Unique works of art are designed for the moving body and individually choreographed into a two-hour theatrical show. Each year's performance is original and contains elements of music, dance, lighting, drama and comedy.

24 September - 7 November 2010 at Christchurch SCAPE 2010 - Biennial of Art in Open Space. www.scapebiennial.org.nz   info@scapebiennial.org.nz
The SCAPE Christchurch Biennial of Art in Public Space is New Zealand’s only international biennial dedicated to the exhibition of contemporary art in public space. It is organised and managed by the Art & Industry Biennial Trust. SCAPE is the largest producer of new contemporary artwork in New Zealand – by both national and international artists. 

30 October /7 November 2010  Cambridge NZ - 2010 World Rowing Championship, which will take place at Lake Karapiro in 2010. www.wrch2010.com/
After one of New Zealand's most successful ever World Rowing Championship campaigns in Poznan, Poland the official FISA flag was handed over to New Zealand. The fairness of the LakeKarapiro course is a vital element in the selection of New Zealand. Lake Karapiro hosted a very successful World Rowing Championships in 1978 and New Zealand's 2010 bid committee demonstrated that they are fully prepared to repeat the success.
The inaugural winners of the International Olympic Committee's new Award for Sport and the Environment have been announced on the first day of the World Conference on Sport and Environment in Vancouver - and New Zealand has taken centre stage with the Karapiro 2010 World Rowing Championships winning one of just five global awards. 

November 2010 – Wattyl Lake Taupo International Cycle Challenge - Taupo -  http://www.roadcycling.co.nz/RaceTalk/wattyl-lake-taupo-cycle-challenge-entries-open.html
The Wattyl Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge takes over 10,000 riders on a journey around LakeTaupo, It’s one of the biggest cycle events in the Southern Hemisphere with all nature of riders from 37 different countries taking on the 160km challenge in teams or as a solo. The Wattyl Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, with ten thousand riders completing the 160kms around Lake Taupo and now part of the Golden Bike world series, the 12 Hour mountain bike event – the biggest of its type in the world.