regional events calendar

Food Resilience

Across our region, growers, educators, businesses, whānau and community groups are quietly (and sometimes loudly) building a stronger local food system. From seed swaps and orchard tours to regenerative farming workshops, harvest festivals and kai education programmes, this calendar brings those efforts together in one place.

Explore what’s happening across the Upper Clutha and Central Otago region. Attend an event. Learn a skill. Meet your growers. Support local producers.

Every small action strengthens the whole system.

Apr
29

Every Bite: Waste Less, Save More - Queenstown

Every Bite Queenstown is a Wastebusters event helping households cut food waste and become more food-resourceful through practical tips, tasty recipes, and supportive community sessions over four weeks, starting with a launch dinner at Lake Hayes Pavilion and ending with a group wrap-up kōrero.

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Apr
30

Every Bite: Waste Less, Save More - Wānaka

Every Bite Wanaka is a Wastebusters event helping households cut food waste and become more food-resourceful through practical tips, tasty recipes, and supportive community sessions over four weeks, starting with a launch dinner at the Community Hub and ending with a group wrap-up kōrero.

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May
2

Pumpkin Festival

  • Hawea Food Forest Wānaka, Otago Region, 9305 New Zealand (map)
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The Hāwea Food Forest Pumpkin Festival is a fun, hands-on weekend celebrating seasonal pumpkins, local food, and community. Enjoy workshops, family activities, pumpkin competitions, and inspiration for growing and preserving food sustainably.

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Apr
1

Beehive Tours - with Bee The Change (April 1st)

  • Whitechapel Road, Arrow Junction New Zealand (map)
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Bee the Change is offering one hour beehive tours at their apiary on Whitechapel Road, Arrow Junction. Led by passionate and qualified beekeepers, this small group experience offers a fascinating introduction to the world of honey bees, including bee behaviour, pollination and honey production. All protective gear is provided. An engaging educational experience for adults and children alike.

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Mar
28

Nourishing the Mind: A Psychiatrist-Led Masterclass on Food, Soil and Mental Wellbeing

Psychiatrist Dr Ivan Lin leads a full day masterclass exploring the connections between soil health, nutrient dense food and mental wellbeing. Nourishing the Mind brings together insights from nutritional psychiatry and regenerative agriculture, showing how the way food is grown influences both human health and resilient food systems.

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Mar
28
to 29 Mar

Riverton Heritage Harvest Festival

  • 33 Leader Street Riverton / Aparima, Southland Region, 9822 New Zealand (map)
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The Riverton Heritage Harvest Festival is a vibrant community celebration of seasonal food, sustainable living, and local traditions. Enjoy hands-on workshops, heritage displays, local produce, and live music, all in a welcoming environment that inspires connection, learning, and practical skills for home gardening and food resilience.

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Mar
26

Beehive Tours - with Bee The Change (March 26)

  • Whitechapel Road, Arrow Junction New Zealand (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bee the Change is offering one hour beehive tours at their apiary on Whitechapel Road, Arrow Junction. Led by passionate and qualified beekeepers, this small group experience offers a fascinating introduction to the world of honey bees, including bee behaviour, pollination and honey production. All protective gear is provided. An engaging educational experience for adults and children alike.

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Mar
25

Crosshill Garden Tour

Discover the magic of Crosshill Garden on a guided tour led by local legend Ali Soper from the Your Garden Coachpodcast. Wander through the 115-year-old arboretum, explore productive gardens and woodland paths, and be inspired by what’s possible when nature and careful stewardship work together.

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Mar
18

Herbal Culture Winter Remedies Making Workshop

  • Outlet Road Wānaka, Otago Region, 9305 New Zealand (map)
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Grow Wānaka is hosting a Herbal Culture Winter Remedies Making Workshop. Loran will take you on a tour of the community garden to explore medicinal plants. She will then walk you through the creation of a winter remedy you can take home.

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Mar
14
to 15 Mar

Wao Autumn Harvest Festival

  • Rippon Winery Wānaka, Otago Region, 9305 New Zealand (map)
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The Wao Autumn Harvest Festival is a weekend-long celebration of seasonal food, gardening, and community. Enjoy workshops, tours and lectures, family-friendly activities, and inspiration for growing, preserving, and sharing food sustainably.

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Mar
13
to 14 Mar

Wānaka A&P Show

  • 15 McDougall Street Wānaka, Otago Region, 9305 New Zealand (map)
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The Wānaka A&P Show is a lively celebration of rural life, bringing together farming, livestock, home crafts, local food, and family-friendly fun. Visitors can enjoy competitions, demonstrations, workshops, and community connections that celebrate skills, sustainability, and local food resilience.

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Mar
6
to 8 Mar

Southern Lakes Home & Garden Show

  • Queenstown Events Centre Wānaka, Otago Region, 9382 New Zealand (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Southern Lakes Home and Garden Show is a three‑day event in Queenstown showcasing ideas and products for homes, gardens, and lifestyle projects. For those interested in food resilience, it’s a chance to explore sustainable gardening, edible landscaping, and home-grown food solutions, alongside family-friendly activities and local treats.

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Mar
1

Upper Clutha Farmer’s Market

  • Luggate Memorial Centre Wānaka, Otago Region, 9382 New Zealand (map)
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Upper Clutha’s most wonderful little Farmers’ Market. A local market for the community. Join them for a relaxed market atmosphere, music plus delicious brunch & lunch items!

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