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Pamper yourself at Pawhaoa Bay Lodge in the Bay of Islands. A spring package is available until October 30 and includes two nights' accommodation, pre-dinner drinks and brunch and dinner. It is $700 per couple, $650 per couple for groups of four or more or $375 per person twin-share.
Contact: (09) 433 6566
On the web: www.pawhaoabaylodge.co.nz
Snow school
The Mt Ruapehu school holiday programme starts on Monday September 29 and runs on weekdays until October 3. Kids choose a half or full day's instruction. It's suitable for beginners to advanced skiers aged 6-12 years or snowboarders aged 8-12 years.
On the web: www.mtruapehu.com
Art in the street
The Katikati Open Air Art Festival runs September 29 to October 4 and encompasses the National Mural Contest, where eight finalists will paint in public. Festival-goers can vote for their favourites and enjoy music, poetry, street entertainment, storytelling, cultural performances and exhibitions.
Email: l.board@actrix.co.nz
Nelson moves north
The temporary Nelson Art Studio set at Wellington Airport features the works of 30 Nelson jewellers, painters, ceramic artists, sculptors and photographers.
Contact: 021 828 821
Touch of the past
On September 21, 10am-3pm, Kimbolton village in the Manawatu hosts Up the Kimbolton Way! The Victorian era will be recreated with blacksmiths, old-style shearing, old-fashioned sweets, horse and cart rides and more. The restored Kimbolton Public Library will be officially re-opened at 1pm. Tickets cost $20 and include morning tea.
Contact: (06) 323 3318, (06) 328 5880
Spanish springtime
On September 20 the Festival de la Primavera at Hamilton Gardens celebrates spring in Spanish-speaking countries of the southern hemisphere. A parade begins at the Jardín Hispánico at 1.45pm and is followed by traditional dances and music at the Pavilion.
Contact: (07) 958 8534
