The Mackenzie A&P Highland Show is the largest one day show in New Zealand with pipe bands and agricultural events at the Fairlie A&P Showgrounds. Info: www.mackenzieshow.co.nz

Unlock the secrets of world-class piping with legends Patricia and Murray Henderson! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced piper, this world class piobaireachd seminar offers hands-on instruction, expert tips, and personalized feedback from two of the most respected names in piping at Lindisfarne College. Info: www.cnpnz.co.nz/2025-Piobaireach-Seminar

Dunfermline was a Royal Burgh until 1975 and is now the newest Scottish city as from 2022. Ken Allan, who hails from this city, will share details of some key people and historic events leading to this city’s growth and development, at the Victoria University of Wellington Law School, Old Government Buildings, Lambton Quay. Info: https://wellyscots.wordpress.com

Looking for exercise that's fun? Try Scottish dancing! It's social and energetic – exercise for body and mind, done to toe-tapping music. 4 week course at Wellington High School Community Education Centre. Info: www.cecwellington.ac.nz

A ceilidh is held in the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall, corner Stoke and Hanson Street Newtown, from 8.00pm – 12.00am. We are a very family-oriented organisation and we encourage participation by all ages and encourage the opportunity for you to wear some tartan. Info: https://wellington-gaelic-club-communn-gaidhealach-wellington.weebly.com

May meeting. AGM followed by guest speaker Sarah van Eynhoven of the University of Canterbury talking about her research on the use of the Scots language by immigrants to New Zealand at Tawa Union Church Lounge, 6 Elena Place. Info: www.genealogy.org.nz

Glasgow’s finest is coming to the NZ International Comedy Festival. Winner of the Scottish Comedian of the Year Award. Shortlisted for the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award in 2024. Step into the wild world of McClelland's Sudden Death, where old friendships collide with the unexpected in a comedic whirlwind set in the heart ... Read more

From Te Rauparaha c1840 to Burns Night Celebrations in 2025. Richard Walshe, owner, will speak with us about the Inn’s colourful history and his plans for further Burns Nights festivities, at the Victoria University of Wellington Law School, Old Government Buildings, Lambton Quay. Info: https://wellyscots.wordpress.com

A ceilidh is the traditional Scottish community dance. Everyone is welcome; our friendly caller will explain everything and our live band will get you on your feet and dancing at St David's in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough. Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/come-ceilidh-dancing/auckland/hillsborough

A ceilidh is held in the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall, corner Stoke and Hanson Street Newtown, from 8.00pm – 12.00am. We are a very family-oriented organisation and we encourage participation by all ages and encourage the opportunity for you to wear some tartan. Info: https://wellington-gaelic-club-communn-gaidhealach-wellington.weebly.com

A ceilidh is the traditional Scottish community dance. Everyone is welcome; our friendly caller will explain everything and our live band will get you on your feet and dancing at St David's in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough. Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/come-ceilidh-dancing/auckland/hillsborough

Celebrating Scotland’s iconic food, we will provide Haggis with whisky sauce, tatties and neeps plus Black Bun for all to sample. Please bring along a small plate of your favourite Scottish food to share with the group and talk about how you acquired the recipes, Grannies cookbook maybe, at 197 Willis St. Info: https://wellyscots.wordpress.com

Scottish Rugby's Pacific tour kicks off against Māori All Blacks at Semenoff Stadium, and will be the first time the sides have met since 2000. Info: www.scottishrugby.org

A ceilidh is held in the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall, corner Stoke and Hanson Street Newtown, from 8.00pm – 12.00am. We are a very family-oriented organisation and we encourage participation by all ages and encourage the opportunity for you to wear some tartan. Info: https://wellington-gaelic-club-communn-gaidhealach-wellington.weebly.com

July meeting. The Occupations of our Scottish Ancestors at Tawa Union Church Lounge, 6 Elena Place. Info: www.genealogy.org.nz

A spectacular afternoon of music, celebration, and tradition as the Manawatū Scottish Pipe Band marks its 100-year centenary with a special Pre-Worlds Trip Concert at the Spiers Centre. Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/manawatu-scottish-pipe-band-100-year-concert/palmerston-north/tickets

Great-grandson Lindsay Campbell will recap the arrival of James Campbell and discuss the movement of the family around New Zealand with insight into some family photographs, at the Victoria University of Wellington Law School, Old Government Buildings, Lambton Quay. Info: https://wellyscots.wordpress.com

A ceilidh is held in the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall, corner Stoke and Hanson Street Newtown, from 8.00pm – 12.00am. We are a very family-oriented organisation and we encourage participation by all ages and encourage the opportunity for you to wear some tartan. Info: https://wellington-gaelic-club-communn-gaidhealach-wellington.weebly.com

Robert Oliver, renowned New Zealand Viol player, will share his knowledge of this mediaeval instrument and how he has promoted it within New Zealand. Hopefully we will be treated to a small recital as well  at the Victoria University of Wellington Law School, Old Government Buildings, Lambton Quay. Info: https://wellyscots.wordpress.com

A ceilidh is the traditional Scottish community dance. Everyone is welcome; our friendly caller will explain everything and our live band will get you on your feet and dancing at St David's in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough. Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/come-ceilidh-dancing/auckland/hillsborough

A ceilidh is held in the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall, corner Stoke and Hanson Street Newtown, from 8.00pm – 12.00am. We are a very family-oriented organisation and we encourage participation by all ages and encourage the opportunity for you to wear some tartan. Info: https://wellington-gaelic-club-communn-gaidhealach-wellington.weebly.com

September meeting. Brick walls and discussion at Tawa Union Church Lounge, 6 Elena Place. Info: www.genealogy.org.nz

A ceilidh is the traditional Scottish community dance. Everyone is welcome; our friendly caller will explain everything and our live band will get you on your feet and dancing at St David's in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough. Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/come-ceilidh-dancing/auckland/hillsborough

We will watch a short documentary by Neil Oliver, Archaeologist and Historian famous for his television appearances and worldwide geographical documentaries (e.g. Coast New Zealand)  at the Victoria University of Wellington Law School, Old Government Buildings, Lambton Quay. Info: https://wellyscots.wordpress.com

A ceilidh is the traditional Scottish community dance. Everyone is welcome; our friendly caller will explain everything and our live band will get you on your feet and dancing at St David's in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough. Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/come-ceilidh-dancing/auckland/hillsborough

A Scottish Festival with a Kiwi twist! Pipe bands, Scottish dancers, stalls, Clans, heavy events and more at the Hororata Domain. A great family day out with lots of chances to take part and have a go in Scottish events. 45 minutes inland of Christchurch. Info: www.hororata.org.nz/highland-games

November meeting. End of Year meeting with a guest speaker at Tawa Union Church Lounge, 6 Elena Place. Info: www.genealogy.org.nz

A ceilidh is the traditional Scottish community dance. Everyone is welcome; our friendly caller will explain everything and our live band will get you on your feet and dancing at St David's in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough. Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/come-ceilidh-dancing/auckland/hillsborough

A week of fun-filled Scottish Country Dancing, music, and social events. Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Scottish Country Dance and enjoy a vibrant community of dancers from all around New Zealand, Australia, the UK, the USA and many other countries. Info: https://sites.google.com/summerschool2025-26.co.nz/rscds-nzb-summer-school

End the year celebrating Scotland with pipe band displays, Scottish dance, athletics, Clans and more at Caledonian Park. Info: www.waipuhighlandgames.co.nz