What’s on in Hurunui
28 FEB: Hanmer Motorfest 2026
A full-throttle Saturday packed with gleaming chrome, roaring engines and nostalgic vibes, plus live entertainment, great food, and a best dressed competition. For $5 tickets per person, immerse yourself in a mesmerising array of meticulously restored classics, from iconic muscle cars to graceful cruisers and everything in between. falconfairlaneclub.co.nz
6 – 8 MAR: Root and Rise
A weekend-long women’s retreat, designed to ground your energy and lift your spirit, while being surrounded by supportive, like-minded women. alpinemassagehanmer@gmail.com
7 MAR: Amuri A&P Show
Celebrate 110 years of the Amuri A&P Show, an authentic country show and a long-standing highlight of the North Canterbury agricultural calendar. Enjoy the best of community and rural life, from farm animals to food stalls, pie-eating competitions and entertaining rides. Running alongside the show weekend is the North Canterbury Axemen’s Club Woodchopping Event, a three-day timber sports programme from Friday to Sunday. This year’s event includes a New Zealand vs Australia test series and a full schedule of championship-level woodchopping events. facebook.com/amurishow
28 MAR: The Bandquet
Sir Dave Dobbyn headlines this event organisers call ‘the best little alpine party in New Zealand’. Providing a plentiful amount of something enjoyable, this one-day event combines the perfect union of food, drink and music to satisfy your taste-buds and ear-buds. Younger eventgoers can enjoy the Kidtopian Zone, which has Bouncy Castles, Bumper Boats, Water Walkers, Face Painting and more. thefeastival.co.nz
2 MAY: Hanmer Half
A run like no other – towering 100-year-old trees, crisp alpine air, and golden autumn colours set the scene for an unforgettable day on the trails. The Hanmer Half is flat, fun, and seriously scenic, winding through the stunning Hanmer Heritage Forest with breathtaking mountain views. Hanmerhalf.co.nz
