Raetihi-Ohakune Spring Bulb Show from 19-20 September 2025Hosted by the Garden Club each Spring, this year's show runs on Friday 19 September and Saturday, 20 September at The Centre on Seddon Street, Raetihi. The show will be held in conjunction with September's Market Day, making it even more fun! Hope to see you there!
Raetihi - Centre of Events

Royal Raetihi Theatre - September 19, 2025Friday, September 19th, Tight, Tight, Tight. Tickets are $15. Doors open at 7:30 pm

Royal Raetihi Theatre - September 20, 2025On Saturday , September 20th, the theatre is showing Butch Cassidy and the Sun Dance Kid as a fund raiser for prostate cancer. You can help the theatre raise money for this worthy cause. Tickets are $15 including a light supper and are available at the door on the day or email theatreroyalraetihi@gmail.com for bank transfer details. Want to donate but don't have time to come to the film? Just click on Butch & Sundance above to make a donation.

Royal Raetihi Theatre, Wednesday, 24 September 2025Meet the Candidates 2025, Wednesday 24 September 7 pm to 10 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm

Royal Raetihi Theatre, Friday 10 October 2025The Tavern, a new New Zealand film! $15 per ticket; doors open at 7:30. Fundraising Event for Ruapehu Rugby

Raetihi Christmas CarnivalThank you to everyone who participated this year, and Santa will be back in 2025!

Raetihi Gutbuster Sponsored by RIDE Holidays Road ride, half marathon & 5k fun runs. Stunning scenery and challenging hill climbs with rural hospitality. Watch this space for 2026 info!

Blazing Hills Trail Run - WalkDistances to suit all ages & abilities including the challenging 20.5km Trail Challenge. Get ready to test your limits, soak in stunning Ruapehu landscapes, and experience an epic day of trail running and obstacle course racing like no other! Watch this space for next year's info!

Waimarino Rodeo A&P Showground Valley Road Raetihi. Since 1951, an action packed weekend of roping, riding, wrestling and testing our cowboy skills. Watch this space for next year's info!

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!
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.
Raetihi - Centre of (Even More)Events

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. Watch this space for next year's dates and times!