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TSB Festival of Lights Wins National Award After Drawing 162,500 Visitors
Award Winner

TSB Festival of Lights Wins National Award After Drawing 162,500 Visitors

New Plymouth's TSB Festival of Lights has won the top national event award, generating $23.1 million in economic impact and attracting over 45,000 out-of-region visitors.

Admin User8 hours ago
TSB Renews Naming Rights for New Plymouth's Iconic Festival of Lights
Festival Update

TSB Renews Naming Rights for New Plymouth's Iconic Festival of Lights

The TSB Festival of Lights has secured its future with TSB renewing its naming rights sponsorship through to the 2028-2029 season, alongside new funding partners.

Tony Skilling1 month ago
Womad Festival Confirmed to Return to New Plymouth in 2027
Womad 2027

Womad Festival Confirmed to Return to New Plymouth in 2027

The global music and arts festival Womad is officially returning to the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth from March 12 to 14, 2027, following a one-year pause.

Tony Skilling4 months ago
AmeriCARna rolls into Hāwera with muscle cars, markets, and high-octane displays
AmeriCARna Hāwera

AmeriCARna rolls into Hāwera with muscle cars, markets, and high-octane displays

Hāwera is gearing up for a massive afternoon of American muscle cars, live music, markets, and the thrilling Acceleration Display as the AmeriCARna convoy arrives.

Tony Skilling5 months ago
Step back in time with a heritage rail and museum adventure this AmeriCARna Friday
Heritage Rail

Step back in time with a heritage rail and museum adventure this AmeriCARna Friday

Steam Incorporated is offering a unique heritage package combining a 1950s rail journey alongside the AmeriCARna convoy with a visit to South Taranaki's world-renowned Tawhiti Museum.

Tony Skilling5 months ago
Action-packed family day out planned for New Plymouth with trains, tractors, and planes
Family Day Out

Action-packed family day out planned for New Plymouth with trains, tractors, and planes

New Plymouth's CBD is set to host an ultimate family day out on 28 February, featuring AmeriCARnival, heritage train rides, and Puke Ariki's interactive Rescue exhibition.

Tony Skilling6 months ago
Aerial circus, live music, and sound healing headline packed Festival of Lights weekend
Festival of Lights

Aerial circus, live music, and sound healing headline packed Festival of Lights weekend

Pukekura Park's Festival of Lights is hosting a massive weekend line-up featuring the Dream Garden aerial circus, live music from Mazbou Q, a sound healing session, and the popular festival quiz.

Tony Skilling7 months ago
Pukekura Park Rings in New Year 2026 with Festival of Lights Celebration
NYE Celebration

Pukekura Park Rings in New Year 2026 with Festival of Lights Celebration

Pukekura Park transforms into a vibrant New Year's Eve destination with live music, family-friendly entertainment, and stunning light installations as part of the TSB Festival of Lights.

Tony Skilling7 months ago
Christmas at the Bowl: Festive Show and Fireworks Light Up Pukekura Park Tonight
Festive Event

Christmas at the Bowl: Festive Show and Fireworks Light Up Pukekura Park Tonight

Taranaki's beloved Christmas at the Bowl returns to the Bowl of Brooklands tonight, promising an evening of live music, a festive variety show, and a spectacular fireworks finale.

Tony Skilling7 months ago
TSB Festival of Lights Kicks Off Five Weeks of Art and Entertainment in Pukekura Park
Festival Launch

TSB Festival of Lights Kicks Off Five Weeks of Art and Entertainment in Pukekura Park

The TSB Festival of Lights launches tonight at Pukekura Park, offering five weeks of stunning light installations, diverse live entertainment, and family-friendly activities, free for all to enjoy.

Tony Skilling7 months ago
WOMAD Taranaki Pauses 2026 Festival Amid Rising Costs and Sponsorship Challenges
Festival Pause

WOMAD Taranaki Pauses 2026 Festival Amid Rising Costs and Sponsorship Challenges

WOMAD Taranaki will take a "purposeful rest" in 2026, with organisers citing rising operational costs and a tougher sponsorship market as reasons for the pause, aiming to return in 2027.

Tony Skilling10 months ago