The “coolest little wine festival in the country” showcases the region’s top drops and eats. ncwineandfood.co.nz

Come and celebrate the end of the world with a band that is never going to go quietly. premier.ticketek.co.nz

In his first solo headline tour of New Zealand, the founding member of The Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash will perform songs from across his 60-year career. premier.ticketek.co.nz

Experience the storytelling power of art with this exhibition of ancient stone carvings, painted and printed works spanning 4000 years. christchurchartgallery.org.nz

In its biggest display of contemporary art to date, the gallery will exhibit 50 works – of which 20 are commissions – across a range of media including sound, textiles, photography, moving-image, sculpture and painting. christchurchartgallery.org.nz

Celebrating the work of artist Maureen Lander, this exhibition features String Games, commissioned for the opening of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in 1998, and Wai o te Marama, a new addition to the gallery’s collection. christchurchartgallery.org.nz