New Zealand Cup Week

2005 New Zealand Derby, held during Cup Week

NZ Cup and Show Week is a unique time in Christchurch when racing, fashion, food and local lifestyles converge to create a festival atmosphere that is high action, high energy and high stakes.
At the very heart of the festival is New Zealand Cup week, which includes the New Zealand Galloping, Trotting and Greyhound Cups, Ladies Day, Guineas Day and Show Day race meetings where Addington and Riccarton Racecourses celebrate the finest New Zealand has to offer both on and off the track.
No international racing event is complete without a focus on fashion. During NZ Cup and Show Week you can join New Zealand's top designers and the 'next big things' at the American Express Canterbury Fashion Collections and Awards 2004. This year's festival also includes an opportunity to join a luxury coach tour of the winning designer outlets.
The nationally renowned Canterbury A&P Show brings country to town to stage a magnificent event showcasing 300 trade displays, carnival rides, wine competitions, food and cooking demonstrations.
These key events are supported by a host of community activities including: fireworks displays, art and fashion exhibitions, concerts, vineyard and garden tours, creative workshops, circus, carnivals, theatre, and sporting events, which collectively enhance the festival.
For those who don't want their days cut short, head to 'The Strip' on Oxford Terrace, for the city's best music and dance entertainment and delightful local cuisine.
If your idea of adventure holiday includes friends, fashion, food, wine, racing and a taste of country living, the only question left is�can you keep up with the pace?

History of NZ Cup and Show Week

In 1996 The Christchurch City Council created the NZ Cup and Show Week umbrella brand to coordinate the growing number of national interest races and local icon events happening in Christchurch collectively.
The development of these events into the NZ Cup and Show Week Festival, created the potential for the festival to become a national icon that would bring significant economic benefits to Christchurch and reinforce local pride in the community.
Over subsequent years the festival has grown significantly and is now established as the highlight of the New Zealand racing calendar and a social occasion that attracts over 100,000 people, including 16,000 visitors to the city. This year the NZ Cup and show Week promises to be the biggest and best yet, with even more national interest events scheduled around The Canterbury A&P Show and New Zealand Cup week.

Thank you to the following sponsors

The Christchurch City Council Events and Marketing Teams gratefully acknowledge the support of the following organisations:

We would also like to thank the following for their efforts and ongoing support:
all the event organisers; Canterbury Jockey Club; Central City Revitalisation Team; Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club; City Promotions Team; Denyse Saunders; Hereford Holdings and the bars and restaurants on The Strip; New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club; New Zealand Racing Board; Spectrum Print; Tenth Dot Management Ltd; The Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, Somerset Print; Verso Design.

Friday 4th - Saturday 12th November 2005

High Action, High Energy, High Stakes...
A 'must do' on New Zealand's social calendar - head to the heart of the Mainland to celebrate the 2005 New Zealand Cup and Show Week. It's a unique time in Christchurch when racing, fashion, food and local lifestyles converge to create a festival atmosphere that is high action, high energy and high stakes.
The city explodes into action with New Zealand Cup Week, which includes the Christchurch Casino New Zealand Galloping and Trotting Cups. Fashion events like the Canterbury Fashion 2005 Collections & Awards and the 'Best Dressed' at the races demonstrate that haute couture is not just French for high fashion.
The nationally renowned Canterbury A&P Show brings country to town and offers an experience that makes you feel like selling up your eighth of an acre block and heading to where there's not a neighbour in sight.
If your idea of an adventure holiday includes friends, fashion, food, wine, racing, polo and a taste of country living, then the only question left is... can you keep up with the pace?