“Mindful party animals” dress up and get down on the shores of Tāpapakanga Regional Park, Franklin in three days of music, performance and visual arts. www.splore.net

30,000 rockers, ravers and dub heads take over Hagley Park for a day of bangers, beats and sunshine. electricavenuefestival.co.nz

Add champagne, gin and cocktails to the usual festival fare with this one (that’s so Wellington). wineandfoodfestival.co.nz