Get Ready to Roar: Bear New Zealand Week 2025!

From 5 - 9 February, bears, their fans and their friends from across New Zealand and beyond will be descending upon Auckland for a wild and unforgettable Bear New Zealand Week 2025!

Get ready for the ultimate week for bears and bear-lovers alike. Whether you're a regular or a curious newcomer, this week-long festival promises fun, friendship, and a whole lot of furry festivities. Don't miss out this years Bear New Zealand Week adventure!

Schedule

Wednesday 5th February

Time	Name	More Information
6.00pm	Meet and Greet	RVSP Here
9.00pm	Underbear Party	Buy Tickets

Thursday 6th February (Waitangi Day)

Time	Name	More Information
11.00am	Naked Yoga	Buy Tickets
12.30pm	Bear Bites	RVSP Here
6pm	Queer Beers	RVSP Here
8pm	Funny, Furry & Fierce	Buy Tickets

Friday 7th February

Time	Name	More Information
10am	Urban Walk to Zoo	RVSP Here
12.30pm	Zoo Trip	Buy Tickets
8pm	Mr Bear New Zealand	RVSP Here

Saturday 8th February

Time	Name	More Information
1pm	Board Gaymes	RVSP Here
TBC	Wet Fur	TBC
9pm	Tri-Nations Party	Buy Tickets

Sunday 9th February

Time	Name	More Information
12.00pm	Hilton Lunch	RVSP Here
6.00pm	Leather & Gear Night	Buy Tickets

Mr Bear New Zealand

Mr Bear New Zealand is back for 2025. Do you think you have what it takes to be Mr Bear New Zealand 2025, take home the sash, and represent New Zealand in the Mr Australasia Bear competition?

If you want to find out what it takes to be a Mr Bear New Zealand contestant, click here to get in touch.

Where to Stay

We've partned with Abstract Hotel on Upper Queen Street. Get a flat 20% discount on the best available rate for stays between February 5th to February 14th when you used the promo code BEAR on their website. Click here to book or find out more about Abstract Hotel.

Other hotels located around Karangahape Road also include: Cordis Hotel, Symonds Street; Mercure Auckland, Queen Street, Queen Street and Quest Ponsonby, Ponsonby

Don't forget to also check our Misterb&b, where you can private rooms or entire homes owned by LGBTQ+ people.

Merchandise

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