Proudly supporting 20 events in 20 destinations across Aotearoa

Regional Events Sponsorship Programme

Air New Zealand is proud to support communities across Aotearoa through our Regional Events Sponsorship Programme.

We're helping bring people together and celebrate what makes each place unique, proudly backing 20 events across 20 destinations nationwide. From local festivals to regional showcases, we're committed to connecting New Zealanders with the moments that matter.

North Island

Crowd watching an event on Auckland's waterfront with the city skyline behind them.

Auckland: Moana Auckland

28 February - 15 March 2026

People raise glasses of white wine together outdoors.

Gisborne: The Chardonnay Affair

27 - 30 May 2027

Outdoor evening performance in a garden setting with an audience seated around the stage.

Hamilton: Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa

19 – 28 February 2027

Two people raise wine glasses at an outdoor waterfront dining table.

Kerikeri

TBC

Festivalgoers gather outdoors among vineyards on a sunny day.

Napier: Bridge Pā

23 January 2027

Runners, including people in colourful dinosaur costumes, take part in a road race.

New Plymouth: Coastal Five

14 – 15 November 2026

Two squash players compete on a glass court in front of a large audience.

Palmerston North: NZ Squash Open 2027

15 – 21 February 2027

Blue and purple drones light show above the water at night

Rotorua: Aronui Drone Festival

9 - 11 July 2026

Two people raise drinks together on a boat with a lake and hills behind them.

Taupō: Treats Of Taupō

28 September - 4 October 2026

Group of people enjoy a meal together overlooking the beach.

Tauranga: Flavours Of Plenty Festival

11 – 21 March 2027

Trail runner passes the Beehive in Wellington.

Wellington: Faultline Ultra

24 – 25 April 2027

Two people raise wine glasses at an outdoor waterfront dining table.

Whangārei

TBC

South Island

Man sits outdoors reading a book with hills in the distance.

Blenheim: Marlborough Book Festival

24 - 26 July 2026

People gather at an outdoor garden venue surrounded by trees and flowers.

Christchurch: On Show

1 September - 30 November 2026

Colourful drones form the shape of a bird in the night sky.

Dunedin: Matariki Mā Puaka Celebration

10 July 2026

Singer performing on stage under blue lights.

Gore: Tussock Country Music Festival

28 May – 6 June 2027

Two festivalgoers smile while tasting food at an outdoor food festival.

Hokitika: Wildfoods Festival

13 March 2027

Runners cross a rocky alpine landscape under a clear blue sky.

Nelson: The Spectacle

4 - 5 December 2026

Audience seated at a conference presentation in Queenstown.

Queenstown: Electrify Queenstown

30 May – 1 June 2027

Plated fish dish with vegetables and a glass of white wine.

Timaru: SCOFF

11 - 27 September 2026