New Zealand Kitefliers Association

Our mission is to have fun and enjoy the hobby of kites, at the same time educating other people about the art, history, technology, and practice of building and the safety of flying kites.

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Our members, mostly adults, come from all walks of life. We have approximately 50 members, comprising subscribers and interested members of their own families. This includes a number of overseas members from amongst the international community of kiteflyers. Our purpose is to have fun and enjoy the hobby of kites, at the same time educating other people about the art, history, technology and practice of building and the safety of flying kites.

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Our Upcoming Events

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Our Upcoming Events

28th NZKA Workshop

The workshop will be kites for the Eltham Lions Auction.  

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24 October 2026
Ruapehu Mountain Lodge & Motel, 4/6 Foyle Street, Ohakune 4625 New Zealand
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Taupo Kite Day

A public kite day at Taharepa Reserve overlooking Lake Taupo hosted by Property Brokers.

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21 November 2026
Taharepa Reserve, Taupo, 36 Lake Terrace, Hilltop
Taupo, New Zealand
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Napier Kite Flying Weekend

Fun fly for NZKA members at Tareha Recreation Reserve. Ian Russell will advise if there are weather or other reasons for a venue change.      

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05 December 2026
Tareha Recreation Reserve, 271 Guppy Road
Taradale, Hawkes Bay New Zealand
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Ohope Beach

Come join the second year of the Ohope Beach Festival

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06 February 2027

Selwyn Kite Day

Up to year 3. Come join in this year at Rolleston.  25 minutes drive from Christchurch.

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06 February 2027
Foster Park, Rolleston, New Zealand, Broadlands Drive
Rolleston, New Zealand
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Timaru’s Seaside Festival

Held at Caroline Bay on the grass area next to the beach.

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07 February 2027
Caroline Bay Park, Virtue Ave
Timaru, New Zealand
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Lake Hood

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13 February 2027
Lake Hood, Huntingdon, Canterbury, Huntingdon
Canterbury, New Zealand
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Mataura

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27 February 2027

Otaki Beach Kite Festival

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06 March 2027
Otaki Beach, Otaki, Marine Parade
Otaki Beach, New Zealand
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Whanganui Kite Festival

NZKA members will be flying on Saturday Sunday - Public day from 11am to 4pm

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20 March 2027
Whanganui Racecourse, 19 Purnell Street
Whanganui, New Zealand
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Events are organised or sanctioned by the NZKA and therefore NZKA members are covered by the NZKA public liability insurance.

There are no upcoming events at this time

Events may have NZKA members participating and/or working with the organisers but they are not covered by NZKA public liability insurance.

There are no upcoming events at this time

Event is being planned but has not yet been confirmed

There are no upcoming events at this time

28th NZKA Workshop

The workshop will be kites for the Eltham Lions Auction.  

Find out more
24 October 2026 October 24 - October 25
Ruapehu Mountain Lodge & Motel, 4/6 Foyle Street, Ohakune 4625 New Zealand
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Taupo Kite Day

A public kite day at Taharepa Reserve overlooking Lake Taupo hosted by Property Brokers.

Find out more
21 November 2026 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Taharepa Reserve, Taupo, 36 Lake Terrace, Hilltop
Taupo, New Zealand
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Napier Kite Flying Weekend

Fun fly for NZKA members at Tareha Recreation Reserve. Ian Russell will advise if there are weather or other reasons for a venue change.      

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05 December 2026 December 5 - December 7
Tareha Recreation Reserve, 271 Guppy Road
Taradale, Hawkes Bay New Zealand
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In the simple act of flying a kite

We rediscover the world and learn to appreciate the joy of small things.

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“Kite-flying is the closest man can come to the freedom of a bird without leaving the earth.” – Anonymous

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Our monthly magazines are available to read complimentary online.

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