The Christchurch Primary Schools Cultural Festival 2007 was a huge success with a record 2,870 primary and intermediate students from around Canterbury showcasing their talents and cultural heritage. The festival, supported by Te Puni Kōkiri, drew a record audience of more than 8,000, the largest audience in its 26-year history.

Seventy performance groups from 13 different cultures performed in this “multicultural showcase”. Promoted to primary and intermediate schools Canterbury-wide, the festival is now running at rehearsal and performance capacity, with up to 49 schools participating and a further 20 schools on the waiting list.