Latest Events in Rotorua(March Updated)

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eVTOL Insights is proud to announce its 2026 North America Conference & Awards will take place at the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE) near Springfield, Ohio. The three-day event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29 to Friday, May 1st , and promises to be a must-attend for professionals across the global Advanced Air Mobility market. It will follow previous eVTOL Insights conferences in North America, which include New York (2022) , Montreal (2024) and Palo Alto (2025) . The 2026 conference will kick off on Wednesday, April 29th with a planned industry tour, offering attendees a behind-the-scenes look at cutting-edge AAM developments. The main conference day will be held on Thursday, April 30th , featuring keynotes, panels, and keynote presentations from industry leaders, innovators and policymakers. After the conference finishes, the 2026 Global AAM Awards will take place and recognise more individuals and companies working within the global Advanced Air Mobility market. The event will conclude with a second industry tour on Friday, May 1st, providing further insight into the infrastructure and operations shaping the future of air mobility. Located at the Springfield–Beckley Municipal Airport, the NAAMCE opened in September 2023 and is a premier research and development facility dedicated to advancing the field of Advanced Air Mobility. Spanning 55,000 square feet, the center comprises 30,000 square feet of administrative, laboratory, meeting, and collaboration spaces, along with an additional 25,000 square feet of aircraft hangar space. NAAMCE serves as a collaborative hub, bringing together key stakeholders from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, the Ohio Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center, academic institutions and private industry. The facility supports a wide range of activities, including the development and testing of eVTOL aircraft, high-speed VTOL aircraft and other AAM technologies. In addition to its research and development functions, NAAMCE plays a pivotal role in workforce development and training. The center is equipped with eVTOL simulators to train crew members and supports various demonstration projects that showcase technologies advancing AAM integration beyond the aircraft itself. Speaker and sponsorship opportunities are now available, and interested companies are encouraged to reach out to Sam Bromley, Sales Manager at eVTOL Insights, to learn more about how they can get involved. His email is sam.bromley@iigroup.global. Please note: Pictures advertising this event were taken at eVTOL Insights' North America Conference in Palo Alto, California. (May 2025). Information Source: eVTOL Insights | eventbrite

Entries are now open for eVTOL Insights' Global AAM Awards 2026 and with 18 new categories available for companies to enter - it promises to be the biggest edition yet. The final ceremony takes place on Thursday, April 30th 2026 at the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE), based at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport in Ohio. It will take place immediately after eVTOL Insights' North America Conference, which will take place at the same venue. Thirty categories across Individual, Team and Company sections will be up for grabs, with the recipient of a 31st award category - known as the Medaille d'Or - will be announced on the night and be given to the award entry which judges agree stands out above the rest. Please note: Award entries cost £249 until December 31st, 2025. After this date and up until the final entry deadline on Friday, February 27th, 2026, the price to submit an entry will be £299. You can submit your entry, by visiting: https://globalaamawards2026.awardsplatform.com/page/XRgQkvzM Information Source: eVTOL Insights | eventbrite

Take on the Lake and make it your greatest challenge this year. Known affectionately as the “People’s Marathon” the iconic Rotorua Marathon is Australasia’s oldest marathon event. The Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon is an annual event with full 42.2km marathon, 21.1km half marathon, 10.55km quarter marathon and 5.5km running/walking events. One of the unique charms of the full marathon is one lap of Lake Rotorua is almost exactly the full marathon distance (give or take a few hundred metres). No more. No less. Perfect The Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon celebrates this years event with all marathon finishers receiving a souvenirevent T-shirt and Finishers medal.The souvenir medal is part of the entry price and for those that complete the Marathon only.

The highly anticipated clash between Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic and Southern Steel is set to take place at the prestigious Energy Events Centre in Rotorua. This thrilling sports event is scheduled for May 11, 2024, and promises to be a nail-biting showdown between two powerhouse teams. Located at Queens Drive, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand, the venue provides the perfect backdrop for these elite athletes to showcase their skills and compete for victory. Fans and supporters are eagerly awaiting the chance to witness the intense rivalry unfold on the court. With both teams vying for supremacy, spectators can expect a display of top-tier athleticism and strategic gameplay that will keep them on the edge of their seats. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the excitement and drama of Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic v Southern Steel live in action.

Wednesday 11th September 2024, 6pm- 8pm Studio 3 Book now for the perfect couples experience. Have fun with your partner, friend or loved one and give pottery on the wheel a go. $300 per couple. Bubbles and couples charcuterie board on arrival. Each person will get to experience making pottery on the wheel. Each couple will get a pre-made vase to hug which we will fire & contact you when it's ready for pickup! *Limited to 3 couples Information Source: The Arts Village | eventbrite

Friday 27th September 2024, 6pm- 8pm Studio 2 Book now for the perfect arty experience. Have fun with friends and get ready for Spring! $70pp Each person will get your own Pot to paint, soil and a plant. You can BYO Bubbles and we will provide the snacks. *Limited to 12 participants, Book via Eventbrite Information Source: The Arts Village | eventbrite

Five Rotorua artists: Bronwyn McKenzie, Kristina Rachacova, Mela Cleave, Sarah Ziessen, and Sophia Burton sharing the practices that sustain and delight them: pottery, digital, sculpture, and painting. Opening exhibition at 5:30 pm on the Friday 4th of October. Exhibiton is on until Saturday 2nd November with a closing event at 11am. Information Source: The Arts Village | eventbrite

The Geyserland Art Group started with art enthusiasts gathering at each other's homes and other locations to paint and draw. Their annual exhibition opens Saturday 5th October 10.30 am and will showcase the talents of its members. On until the 26th October. They are thrilled to have Judy Prictor, as guest artist and a member of Watercolour NZ join them. You won't want to miss this event Gallery open hours: Tuesday-Friday 9 am-4:30 pm, Saturday 10 am-2 pm. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Information Source: The Arts Village | eventbrite