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New Zealand has quite a lot museums. The museums have many different topics. It varies from Maori Culture, to modern art, to underwater world museums. The country is also blessed with nice old cultural buildings or places. Examples are old colonial churches and cottages. For additional information please visit: http://www.nzmuseums.co.nz.

New Zealand also offers opportunities to go to the movie theater. Since recent years New Zealand's movies are increasing in popularity. An example of a New Zealand movie is: Once Were Warriors. Of course many international movies are offered as well. If you want to know more click on this link: http://www.nzcinema.co.nz.

Live theater productions can also be visited in New Zealand. Most of them can be found in Wellington. You will find shows varying from famous international ones to original New Zealand productions. For more (booking) information we refer to this website: http://www.ticketek.com.

If you would like to visit a concert you will probably be able to find one which fulfills your wishes. You can go to for example New Zealand’s Symphony Orchestra or to a live pop or jazz performance. When you wish to attend a major performance, you should book in advance. We refer to this website: http://www.ticketek.com.

Live music in bars and pubs can be enjoyed as well. If you are in a city or quite a big town you will find bars and pubs with some nice live performances. The greatest chance to find it is on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. If you reside in a smaller town or even a rural place you might find some nice live music in a pub or bar as well.

New Zealand also offers quite a few nice festivals. You will find them especially in summer. Besides the festivals New Zealand has more cultural activities for example given in the form of workshops.

This website provides interesting information about this topic as well: http://www.newzealand.com.