A vintage yacht from the 2020 Auckland Anniversary Regatta. The Auckland Anniversary Regatta is one of the world’s biggest one-day regattas, with classic yachts competing in 39 different races. This year, you can watch the Regatta action from Westhaven on February 1, with the popular tugboat race starting and finishing off at Westhaven for the first time. Other great spots for watching include Princes Wharf and Queen’s Wharf, Viaduct Harbour, Bastion Point, North Head and East Coast Bays. For schedules and event details, click here. Entries to the race remain open until January 31. Chinese New Year Festival
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Taiji Martial Art Association perform in Northcote at the 2019 Chinese New Year Festival & Market Day.
Press Release – Auckland Unlimited
With four days of America’s Cup action under Auckland’s belt, the city is gearing up to host the next event of the racing cycle on 15 January: the PRADA Cup Challenger Selection Series, a five week-long racing spectacle to determine who will take on Emirates Team New Zealand in the 36th America’s Cup Match in March.
But the on-water racing is just the start of the excitement in store for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland as the city kicks off the New Year.
Summernova, Auckland Unlimited’s summer festival series designed to coincide with the 36th America’s Cup, will deliver a stellar line-up of events across the region complemented by annual favourites, including Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival, Auckland Lantern Festival and more. Here’s what you need to know to start your summer off right.
Friends of Pukekura Park
Friends of Pukekura Park president Adrienne Tatham approaches a puriri tree in Brookland Park believed to be 2000 years old. Photo: Supplied / Friends of Pukekura Park
This story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and is republished with permission A watchdog group says New Plymouth s Brooklands and Pukekura parks are paying a heavy price for their popularity and it is calling for boardwalks to protect ancient pukatea trees in the reserve. The Friends of Pukekura Park say the roots of the swamp-dwelling pukatea - which need to be aerated - are being trampled under the feet of the thousands of visitors to the park, which includes the famous concert venue - the Bowl of Brooklands.