D1NZ National Drifting Championship
20-22 March 2026
Experience Aotearoa's premier drifting championship on the East Coast for the first time.
State Highway 35 (between Te Araroa and Gisborne) and State Highway 2 (south of Gisborne) are open. Waioweka Gorge (State Highway 2) is open by temporary convoy following recent weather events.
Please take care on the roads, drive to the conditions, and expect possible delays. For the latest updates, visit NZTA Journeys here.
Think fresh squeezed OJ straight from the orchard
Home baking like grandma used to make it and a whole lot of seasonal fruit and veg to wake up to.
Saturday mornings at the Gisborne Farmers Market is where locals and visitors alike gather to get their fix of the region’s tastiest treats. From macadamia nut butters to real raw honey, this is your chance to meet the makers of some finest food and beverage your taste buds will ever know.
When: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm, Every Saturday
Where: Stout Street, Whataupoko, Gisborne
UPCOMING EVENTS
From haka to hip hop, hāngi to hometown festivals – Gisborne and beyond, Tairāwhiti events are always on.
The Chardonnay Affair
22-24 May 2026
Enjoy Gisborne's finest chardonnays in an array of sumptuous events
Gisborne Farmers Market
Every Saturday Morning 9.30-12.30pm
Where locals and visitors alike gather to get their fix of the region’s tastiest treats
First Light Marathon
23 January 2027
Be the first in the world to greet the new day as you race along the magical East Coast.
