Te Ramaroa is Nelson's premier FREE light art festival. Free for everyone to experience. Elder, middle, young. Green, yellow, pink. Mini, mild, mega. Families, singles, thruples, quadrangles - absoluuutely all.
But free doesn't fund itself. Every raffle ticket you buy goes toward keeping this festival alive. The DNA of this movement is volunteer, but unfortunately equipment isn't.
When you grab your ticket(s) you go in the draw for over $5,000 worth of prizes (more on that below). Relish the fact that you're also supporting our region's art and culture.
You gettin' that Big winner energy yet? Hit the big yellow button below ⇣ and enter your details and digits. Then smile knowing you've genuinely helped support such a great event :-)

Two nights accommodation at Nelson's 'oasis in the centre' for two including breakfast.

3 days car hire, courtesy of Orbit World Travel Nelson, includes daily hire, insurance and airport pickup fee.

Lunch voucher at Nelson's fave café where they serve creative, seasonal eats with damn good coffee & drinkey drinks.

Return flights for two to Nelson from any Origin Air destination. Invite the rellies or mates from out of town for a mid-winter escape and a fun-filled feast for the senses during Te Ramaroa.

Chef's tasting menu (dinner) voucher. Nelson's cosy heritage wine bar & kitchen dishing seasonal plates with a rotating lineup of quality drinks from near & far.

Voucher from Pomeroy's — 30+ years of award-winning coffee roasting from one of NZ's oldest family-run coffee houses, right here in Nelson.

A nighttime tour for two adults at the South Island's largest fenced eco-sanctuary. 690 hectares of native forest and rare wildlife, minutes from Nelson.

Without our supporters and amazing sponsors, this festival wouldn't happen, your contribution helps us to inspire the next generation of makers.
STOREY
[1x] Home lighting voucher Winning ticket #118
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PIC'S PEANUT BUTTER
[1x] One year's supply of peanut butterWinning ticket #286
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THE WAIMĀMARA BROOK SANCTUARY
[2x] Family passesWinning tickets #10 / #142
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BAR ROSA
[1x] Voucher for four guestsWinning ticket #85
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CHIA SISTERS
[1x] Chia Sisters Selection gift packWinning ticket #337
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STATE CINEMAS
[1x] Three month movie passWinning ticket #211
[3x] Movie Buff membershipsWinning tickets #157 / #263 / #207
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BUNNINGS
[1x] BBQWinning ticket #301
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FOODCOM.NZ + COOKS CORNER
[1x] Pack of four cook books and a Cooks Corner voucherWinning ticket #227
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BENJAMIN BLACK GOLDSMITHS
[1x] Pair of handcrafted 'Slipknot' earringsWinning ticket #374
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HARVEY NORMAN NELSON
[1x] Harvey Norman gift voucherWinning ticket #319
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FAMILY JEWELS RECORDS
[1x] T-shirt and record voucherWinning ticket #143
1.0 - Ticket price is $25 per ticket, you can purchase multiple tickets at once for more chances to win
2.0 - There will be 1,040 tickets sold, no extensions. Tickets will be numbered 1 - 1,040 inclusive
3.0 - Only purchased tickets are eligible for entry
4.0 - Raffle closes 19 April 2026
5.0 - Raffle drawn via random number generator to create a shortlist for each prize to six people, and then the winner selected at random on 3rd dice roll under police supervision at the Refinery ArtSpace on 22 April 2026
6.0 - All winners will be notified by phone or email on 22 April 2026
7.0 - Claim window: Prizes must be claimed by 22 July 2026
8.0 - Organiser: Michaela Blackman (Festival Director) Studio One, 114 Hardy Street, Nelson
9.0 - In the event of cancellation, all ticket holders will be notified via email and refunded in full
10.0 - When you purchase a ticket, we collect your email so we can contact you about raffle updates only
11.0 - This raffle conforms to the rules & requirements of the Gambling Act 2003 Section 37
12.0 - All funds raised will go towards the operational costs of the 2026 Te Ramaroa Festival
13.0 - All prize descriptions are as detailed on this website
14.0 - Department of Internal Affairs, 45 Pipitea Street, Wellington 6011. Ph: 0800 257 887 - https://www.dia.govt.nz/