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Paihia events

There is always plenty happening in Paihia all year round. Find out what’s going on in Paihia! It is free to list an event in Paihia, please contact us to list a new event

Explore NZ Offshore Powerboat Race - Thunder on the Bay!

2nd June racing starts 1.30pm @ The Bay of Islands - race starting from Paihia


Offshore Powerboat Racing is NZ’s premium water sport the equivalent of the F1 series. The sight and sound of these amazing boats thundering across the water at speeds that never ceases to amaze and we want you to be part of the action. A liquid race track without brakes!!

The event will be filmed and the program will be shown on TV3 Gillette Motor Sport at a date to be confirmed. “On the 15th August 2010, 100,000 people tuned into TV3 to watch the NZ Offshore Racing replay – this rated higher than the V8 Supercars on TV1.


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Russell Birdman Festival

Fri 19th July to Sun 21st July @ Russell waterfront and township


Russell Birdman Festival – Wild and Wacky Fun! And perfect for the School holidays!

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Waitangi Golf Club Elaine Bledisloe Ladies match play championship

27th and 28th July @ Waitangi Golf Clubs


One of Waitangi Golf Clubs premier yearly event

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Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival

9th, 10th, 11th August 2013 @ Paihia, Russell, Haruru Falls


Every year jazz and blues musicians gather from all over New Zealand and overseas for the annual Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival.

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Russell to Paihia Snorkel Scuba Race 2013

21st September 2013 1.30pm @


An all time favourite in the Bay of Islands

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Bay of Islands Walking Weekend

4th, 5th, 6th October @ Bay of Islands


Bay of Islands Walking Weekend is a new walking weekend to the calendar and is based out of Russell in the stunning Bay of Islands. Over two and half days there are 22 walks to choose from, all walks leave from Russell and for the more adventurous among us, take a trip on a boat out to some of our fabulous islands where some of the walks are based.

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Explore NZ James Busby Plate, Men’s match play championship

5th and 6th October. @ Waitangi Golf Club


One of Waitangi Golf Clubs premier yearly events .

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“it” Bay of Islands Food & Wine Festival 2013

Saturday 26th October 2013 11am to 6pm @ Paihia Village Green


This is “it!!!” For the fourth year Paihia is holding the successful 'it' Bay of Islands Food and Wine Festival - "it" is the event not to be missed - Love it! Cook it! Drink it! Bite it! Sing it! A successful recipe of fantastic food, wine, entertainment and friendly locals all mixed up together in the Bay of Islands. The main act this year is a kiwi favourite that will get you all up and dancing! Details to be released soon.

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Events Calendar 2013

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Download the list of events on the 2013 calendar in Bay of Islands and Northland.
calendar_of_events_2013.pdf

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More events can be found on the Destination Northland Events Calendar

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