It's summer and it's concert time in New Zealand. With North Islands finest vineyards providing glorious settings for many of these events I find it difficult not to get into the spirit (ahem!)
Throughout February, the lovely Hayley Westenra will be teaming up with longtime Kiwi favourite Dave Dobbyn (I'm loving that name) for a series of concerts running the length of the country from Queenstown to Auckland.
SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY, QUEENSTOWN, MILLBROOK RESORT
SUNDAY 17 FEBRUARY, WAIPARA, MUD HOUSE WINERY & CAFE
TUESDAY 19 FEBRUARY, BLENHEIM, BRANCOTT ESTATE
THURSDAY 21 FEBRUARY, HAVELOCK NORTH, BLACK BARN (SOLD OUT)
SATURDAY 23 FEBRUARY, MARTINBOROUGH, ALANA ESTATE
SUNDAY 24 FEBRUARY, AUCKLAND, VILLA MARIA ESTATE
Another favourite, Church Road Jazz, Hawke's Bay's biggest jazz event took place over the weekend. Featuring 'Nathan Haines plus the best of Hawke's Bay Jazz Bands' this is a well loved event that runs year after year.
Finally on Saturday 1st March the Mission Estate Winery Concert returns for the 15th year. With previous acts including Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Shirley Bassey, Sir Cliff Richard and Rod Stewart, this year's headline performer Tom Jones is sure to wow the crowds.
What a very civilised way to enjoy the great outdoors and what a nice addition these would make to your holiday in New Zealand. Just thought I'd add to the already considerable list of reasons to visit!
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