Events
Ōhiwa Oyster Festival is back in 2025 for another spectacular day of fresh seafood, live entertainment, and coastal vibes to celebrate the start of the oyster season. Whether you’re a die-hard oyster enthusiast, a seafood lover, or just looking for a fantastic day out, the Ōhiwa Oyster Festival is the perfect place to indulge in the best the ocean has to offer.
After last year’s sold-out success, we’re turning it up with:
🦪 Freshly shucked oysters from Aotearoa’s best growers
🎶 Live entertainment all day long
👨🍳 Chef demos & tastings
🏆 Fun competitions and spot prizes
🌊 Epic vibes on the water’s edge
Fieldays is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event and the ultimate launch platform for cutting edge technology and innovation.
For the past 57 years, Fieldays has been providing an annual opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their innovations, products and services to a targeted audience. Over four days, the event draws over 100,000 visitors and buyers from around New Zealand, Australia and further afield, seeking the best deals and first-hand information from the Primary Industry’s most reputable suppliers and organisations.
The NZMSS annual conference is the must-attend event for marine scientists, managers and students in Aotearoa/ New Zealand. The theme of the conference this year is He tai pari/ the rising tide.
This is the first time that the NZMSS conference has been to Marlborough and we look forward to welcoming over 200 delegates from across Aotearoa/ New Zealand. The conference will be held at the Marlborough Events Centre, a great venue within the heart of Wairau/ Blenheim - close to local restaurants and within an easy walk from many hotels and motels.
The NZ Oyster Industry Association conference and AGM is taking place on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd August. More details to follow.
The Seafood New Zealand annual conference is taking place in Nelson on 6th and 7th August.
Check out their website for further details as they become available.