Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

• Moana Auckland Ocean Festival
  New Zealand's newest Ocean Festival will bring together on and off water events that showcase Aucklanders’ love affair with the ocean from 24 February to 24 March. With events as diverse as the Manu (dive bomb) World Championships, a superyacht regatta and Waiheke Island’s Sculpture on the Gulf. More info(opens in new window)

Kirikiriroa Hamilton Waikato

• The Cambridge Distillery Company
  Recently announced the opening of their tasting room at their micro-distillery in the heart of Cambridge. Open to the public on weekends initially, inviting guests to discover the behind-the-scenes of spirit production. More info(opens in new window)

Taupō

• Kai Waho - ‘Kura tunu kai’ Cooking classes - Qualmark in progress
  Operating for 16 years Kai Waho offer an interactive ‘Hangi’ activity for clients seeking premium experiences and have now built a ‘Kauta’ (cook house) on tribal land. The 3-4hr cooking class can be arranged for lunch or dinner and is an intimate and personalised experience for 2-4 guests. More info(opens in new window)

Wairarapa

• Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre - Qualmark Gold
  Exciting news from Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre who are celebrating the recent arrivals of new birds including: pāteke brown teal and kiwi. With 12 adorable pāteke chicks and two kiwi siblings at the Tararua conservation attraction. Stay tuned for the anticipated arrival of five kākā fledglings very soon and the upcoming release of seven yellow-crowned kākāriki. More info(opens in new window)
  
  

• A new gin festival is launching in Greytown, Wairarapa this year
  The Hendrick’s Hootenanny begins on 1 March for the entire month and promises events, parties and special menus for gin lovers to try. More info(opens in new window)
  
  

Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington

• Hiakai Restaurant
  Wellington fine dining Māori restaurant Hiakai closes its doors in March 2024, the restaurant showcased Māori and Pasifika ingredients and cuisine, but the owners say the business is "evolving, not coming to an end" and they have future plans for projects they have been working on. More info(opens in new window)

Ōtautahi Christchurch

• Christchurch Adventure Park – Qualmark Gold 
  Is currently closed until further notice after suffering damage to trees and some of the ziplines as a result of the recent Port Hills fires. For more information refer to their website(opens in new window). 

Tāhuna Queenstown

• Guided Walks NZ – Qualmark Gold
  Ngāi Tahu Tourism-owned Guided Walks New Zealand has been awarded the Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award by Qualmark. Guided Walks New Zealand also won the 2022 Visitor Experience accolade at the New Zealand Tourism Awards. The Queenstown-based business takes visitors on guided hiking tours, including the Routeburn Track. More info(opens in new window)
  
  

• RealNZ Farm Tour & Afternoon Tea  - Qualmark Gold
  RealNZ is now offering a new and unique New Zealand farming experience. Cruise aboard the vintage TSS Earnslaw, enjoy in a guided farmyard tour, witness captivating farming demonstrations, and indulge in freshly baked afternoon tea. Daily departures promise a leisurely 3 hours and 30 minutes of immersive delight. More info(opens in new window) 
  
  

• RealNZ Walter Peak Eco Experience – Qualmark Gold
  This new tour blends conservation, horticulture, and eco-tourism. Starting with a morning cruise on Lake Whakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw, followed by active participation in a reforestation project. A stroll through the Restaurant Garden, witnessing the journey from garden to plate, and enjoy a Ploughman's Platter crafted from local rustic produce. Concludes with a scenic cruise back across Lake Whakatipu on the iconic TSS Earnslaw. More info(opens in new window)