Congratulations to Wildwire Wanaka for being recognised with a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, placing it among the top 10% of activities worldwide. The award highlights the experiences guests value most, based on consistent positive reviews. Well done. View Wildwire website

After a big weekend of pow and plenty of great skiing and boarding, Temple Basin is doing it all again next weekend. The lodge will be open from Friday night, with tows running Saturday and Sunday. Reduced goods lift hours will apply, so check their socials for updates. Bookings are now live on their website.

The Auckland Arts festival 2026. In a historic collaboration of Eastern and Western traditions, China’s prestigious Shanghai Symphony Orchestra brings two premium classical concerts to the Festival as part of its landmark Australasian-Southeast Asian tour. Performing twice at Auckland Town Hall. Click here for tickets