10 things to do in 2009

Don't miss the Wellington Sevens. Photo / Herald on Sunday

Join the fun at the New Zealand Sevens tournament at Wellington's Westpac Stadium on February 6-7. See www.nzisevens.co.nz.

Whale and dolphin viewing tours. Contact Whakatane Information
Centre on 07 308 6058 for various options.

Enjoy wine, food and music at Harvest Hawke's Bay on February 7-8. See www.harvesthawkesbay.co.nz.

Savour what it means to be a part of the Pacific at the Pasifika Festival at Western Springs on March 13-14. See www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/whatson/events/pasifika/default.asp.

Chomp on huhu grubs, possum pie and fabulous West Coast whitebait at the 20th Wildfoods Festival in Hokitika on March 14. See www.wildfoods.co.nz.

Gorge on oysters at the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival which this year
will be on May 23. See www.bluffoysterfest.co.nz.

Fill the gap in your life at the Stewart Island Singles Ball on the night of August 22. See www.singlesball.co.nz.

Watch inspired craziness at the annual World of Wearable Art shows in
Wellington on most nights from September 24 to October 4. See www.worldofwearableart.com.

Lap up a heady mix of horse racing - gallops and trots - plus high fashion, top entertainment and a good old-fashioned country show at Christchurch Cup and Show Week every November. See www.nzcupandshow.co.nz.

Turn the clock back at the Oamaru Victorian Heritage celebrations in
November. See www.historicoamaru.co.nz.

Bring in the new year at Rhythm and Vines at Waiohika Estate in
Gisborne. See www.rhythmandvines.co.nz