Winter Solstice 2024 Nz Dates. In new zealand, the 2024 winter solstice happens on june 21, while the northern hemisphere experiences the summer solstice. It marks the return of the sun’s warmth and light, and the promise once again of a productive earth.
The winter solstice, or that point in time at which (from our viewpoint) the sun was furthermost to the north, occurred at 5:16am new zealand local time. With all that in mind, here are some of the best winter festivals and events in new zealand.