Wairarapa Events Centre

19/06/2026

Is your PD budget about to expire and you haven't used it yet? We might just have the perfect excuse. 👇

On Thursday 2 July at the Wairarapa Events Centre, Carterton, six incredible speakers are taking the stage to help you think bigger, plan smarter, and create your future. This is a full day of real insight, practical takeaways, and genuine connection with Wairarapa's best business people.

And yes, a Summit ticket absolutely qualifies as professional development.
Think about it. Where else are you going to get access to an economist, an AI expert, a globally recognised entrepreneur, a KiwiSaver co-founder, a networking specialist, and a founder revolutionising the lives of working parents, all in one room, one day, right here in the Wairarapa?

Tickets are from $195 + GST for members and $390+gst for non-members, and there are only a handful left.

Don't let your PD budget disappear unused when it could be working this hard for you. 👇
🎟 Grab your ticket now before they're gone

👉 https://events.humanitix.com/business-wairarapa-summit-powered-by-spark-business-hub

📅 Thursday 2 July | Wairarapa Events Centre, Carterton

Business Wairarapa Summit 2026 — powered by Spark Business Hub Wairarapa

17/06/2026

The Pantoloons are here for the next school holidays and this Queen is a bit of a diva! Don't miss the unbirthday party at Wairarapa Events Centre with this fantastic Alice in Wonderland pantomime!

Tickets at https://www.wairarapaec.co.nz/the-pantoloons-present-alice-in-wonderland-tuesday-14-july-100pm/

15/06/2026

The winter school holidays are just around the corner and we've got the goodies! ❄️😱

These fantastic shows offer a variety of experiences for our Wairarapa tamariki to enjoy. If you're on the lookout for some boredom busters, steal them away from the screens for a theatre performance or two!

🫧The Bubble Spectacular | Sunday 5th July 11:00am -
Enter the bubbly-brilliant world of Dr Hubble, as he presents The Bubble Spectacular – a fun-filled, out of this world, bubble-riffic show! Expect to be amazed as the ultimate master of bubbles, Dr Hubble, creates little bubbles, BIG bubbles, volcano bubbles, tornado bubbles, square bubbles and with a bit of his bubbly-magic, you might even end up inside a bubble!

👦🕊The Boy With Wings | Wednesday 8 July 11am -
A comic, touching, and environmental story using the ageless wonder of puppetry, live music and exquisite hand-crafted sets that magically unfold out of boxes, telling an epic fable of one young man’s life-altering journey. All this is set against the backdrop of a contemporary ornithological lecture on the miracle of the great migration of Kuaka (Bar-tailed Godwits).

🐰⏱ The Pantoloons : Alice In Wonderland | Tuesday 14 July 1:00pm -
When curious Alice falls down the rabbit hole, she lands in the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland, where nothing makes sense and everything is wonderfully silly!
With laughs, songs, and plenty of audience fun, Alice must navigate the madness, solve the mystery, and find her way home.

For tickets and more information visit https://www.wairarapaec.co.nz/whats-on/

15/06/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED 📢 Guy Williams is coming to the Wairarapa!
Guy Williams – Rich people are stealing from you and blaming brown people and trans people and some people believe them aaahhhhhh!

"Probably shouldn’t have given it all away in the title. Like most people I’ve been trying to figure out how the worst d*ckheads have taken over everything with their insane bullsh*t. So I’ve read three books (mostly) (one was a graphic novel) and listened to five audio books (AT NORMAL SPEED) to try and figure out WHAT THE F**K IS GOING ON?"

★★★★ – The Age
★★★★ – Chortle
★★★★ – The Skinny

Grab your tickets now at https://www.wairarapaec.co.nz/guy-williams-rich-people-are-stealing-from-you-and-blaming-brown-people-and-trans-people-and-some-people-believe-them-aaahhhhhh-friday-17th-july-700pm/

11/06/2026

Australian guitar legends Ash Grunwald and Daniel Champagne are heading our way this August and tickets are selling fast!

Ash Grunwald has spent decades redefining contemporary blues - fusing gritty slide-guitar, soulful vocals and groove-laced rhythms. His shows are known for their raw energy and emotional depth, making each performance both powerful and intimate.

Daniel Champagne has earned international acclaim as a standout acoustic guitarist - blending roots, folk and blues into a style that feels both timeless and fresh. His solo performances deliver astonishing guitar virtuosity and heartfelt songwriting, capturing audiences with a presence that feels much larger than one man and a guitar.

Ash Grunwald, the premier bluesman, and Daniel Champagne, the young virtuoso - join forces for one night only. Don’t miss this explosive evening of world-class live music.

Grab your tickets at https://www.wairarapaec.co.nz/ash-grunwald-daniel-champagne-australian-blues-roots-road-show-friday-14-august-730pm/

09/06/2026

What does it actually take to build companies that change an economy? One of the Business Wairarapa speakers has done exactly that — 1,500 jobs, $350M raised, $120M a year back into NZ.

Meet Catherine Jones, CEO of Creative HQ — New Zealand's leading startup hub. With over two decades in international law and investment banking, Catherine made a pivot that turned into something extraordinary. Under her leadership, Creative HQ's startup alumni are now valued at $1.4 billion.

She's one of six speakers taking the stage at the Business Wairarapa Summit 2026 — Powered by Spark Business Hub Wairarapa.

🗓️ Thursday 2 July 2026
📍 Wairarapa Events Centre, Carterton
🎟️ Tickets available here: https://www.wairarapaec.co.nz/business-wairarapa-summit-thursday-2-july-9am-to-3pm/

09/06/2026

We've got all your local youth talent in one place! June is filled to the brim with amazing acts from our local legends! Be sure to come along and support these budding artists and musicians. 🎶

Talent Wairarapa Grand Finale - Saturday 13th June 2026 7:00pm
Smokefreerockquest Wairarapa Regional Final - Friday 19th June 7:00pm
Wairarapa Youth Orchestra Fate & Hope - Saturday 27th June 3:00pm

Check out our What's On page for all the details here: https://www.wairarapaec.co.nz/whats-on/

08/06/2026

The Boy with Wings is flying in during next school holidays and is only $16 per ticket!
Award-winning theatre company Birdlife Productions promise laughter, tears and thrilling adventure, enticing us to ask the question; “how do we trust our inner map – how do we find our own wings?”

Suitable for ages 5 to 95!

"Engaging blend of people, puppets, facts, fable and music" Theatreview

Tickets available at https://www.wairarapaec.co.nz/the-boy-with-wings-wednesday-8-july-11am/

05/06/2026

Curiouser and curiouser! 😺
The Pantoloons are on their way back with Alice in Wonderland this next school holidays! Pique your curiosity and settle in for a fun filled adventure down the rabbit hole!

Tickets at:
https://www.wairarapaec.co.nz/the-pantoloons-present-alice-in-wonderland-tuesday-14-july-100pm/

MEET THE CAST: ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Molly Weaver as Alice
Molly stars as the title role in Alice in Wonderland! Full of enthusiasm, talent, warmth and energy, Molly has become a much-loved member of The Pantoloons since joining us in 2023, with this being her eighth show with the company. Audiences will also recognise her from our Christmas performances and most recently from A Spell Before Christmas. Molly brings a wonderful sense of fun and adventure to every role she plays, making her the perfect Alice to lead audiences through the magical madness of Wonderland!