Waimarino Art Awards - 26 September to 2 October 2026 At the Royal Raetihi TheaterOfficial Opening Night - Saturday 26 September, 2026. Entry deadline is 16 August. Prizes from $750 to $2000. Entry form is on the official website, which you can reach by clicking on the photo above.
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.
Bev Hiscox Spring Bulb Show at the Centre on Saturday, September 19 - 9 am to 1:30 pm Hosted by the Garden Club Raetihi/Ohakune Garden Club every spring.
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.
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. We look forward to seeing you again in 2027!
Waimarino Rodeo We look forward to seeing you again in 2027! 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
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.
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.
