21 March, 2026 - 7 pm- Royal Raetihi TheatreWE ARE BACK, and continuing March Movie Month on the 21st with The Great Race! Doors open at 6:00 pm, movie starts at 7. Tickets are $15 at the door. Supper will be provided, and bar is available.
Raetihi - Centre of Events
Our small community comes with a big heart, and welcoming arms. With events all year-around to engage, challenge, delight and connect, we look forward to welcoming you soon. If your group or organisation has a local event you would like us to showcase then please email us and let us know. raetihipromotions@raetihi.nz We'd be delighted to showcase it.
21 and 22 March 2026 - Waimarino Rodeo (Locals night: 20 March) A&P Showground Valley Road Raetihi. Since 1951, an action packed weekend of roping, riding, wrestling and testing our cowboy skills. Conditions: No Dogs. No Glass. No Cross Entry
Raetihi Country MarketOn the third Saturday of every month, the community comes together at The Centre to socialize, check out the stalls, and have a chat at the Raetihi Country Market.
Saturday 18 April 2026 - Ride Holidays Raetihi GutbusterRaetihi Gutbuster blends iconic Ruapehu road cycling and running challenges with true rural hospitality. Choose the Raetihi 88, 52km ride, Valley Spin, Half Marathon, or 5km Ramble. Enter now at raetihigutbuster.nz.
Ruapehu Wild Food ChallengeTake part in the Ruapehu Wild Food Challenge and celebrate your love for culinary creativity! Open to all ages, it’s your chance—kids included—to impress seasoned food experts with your innovative, mouth-watering recipes!sional judges will assess your creations and crown the ultimate winners. Don’t miss out! Watch this space for next year's info!
Spring 2027- Waimarino A&P ShowHome to one of New Zealand’s oldest grandstands and with Mt Ruapehu as a stunning backdrop, the historic town of Raetihi hosts the annual Waimarino Agricultural & Pastoral Show.
Bev Hiscox Spring Bulb Show Hosted by the Garden Club Raetihi/Ohakune Garden Club every spring. Thank you to everyone who attended and showed their gorgeous flowers this year. Hope to see you again in 2027!
2027 - Blazing Hills Trail Run - WalkWhat a scorcher of a day at Blazing Hills! A massive thank you to everyone who came out to run, walk, climb, crawl, and conquer the hills around Raetihi. Now the team is taking a well-earned wee rest… but don’t worry — Blazing Hills will be back. In the meantime, you can check out how everyone went here: 👉 Results: https://barefootsport.bbtiming.com/event/1314/results 📩 Keep an eye on your emails over the next few days — we’ll be sharing event photos, a short survey, and a post-event wrap-up. Thanks again for being part of it. Until next time… keep those legs moving. 🔥
Waimarino Sheepdog Trials 3541 Parapara Road Raetihi. See the working skills of our rural canines as they compete for top dog.
Ruapehu Culture FestivalAnnual education based festival showcasing Kapa Haka & Ngā Mea. Celebrated annually in November.
