Consolidated Far North Events Calendar (PDF)
Far North District Council Meetings Information
What's On at the Libraries
Recurring Events
July/August 2008
28 July to 2 August - Amnesty International's Freedom Week
Amnesty International’s Freedom Week, an annual awareness and fundraising week, runs from 28 July to 2 August 2008.
Local groups are organising street and supermarket collections around the country on Friday 1 August and Saturday 2 August.
School and university students will be participating in the Freedom Challenge, focussing on the Beijing Olympics and taking action on behalf of two Chinese human rights defenders – Huang Jinqiu and Ye Guozhu.
For more information please visit www.amnesty.org.nz or call 0800 AMNESTY
Venue: Nationwide
Dates and Times: Friday 1 August & Saturday 2 August
For more information please contact:
Margaret Taylor
Email: info@amnesty.org.nz
Phone: 09 303 4519
8-10 August - Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival
40 bands for $40 -
3 days quality Jazz, Blues and Contemporary Grooves. Top Acts from NZ, OZ and USA. 5 fantastic venues in Paihia, Waitangi, Haruru Falls and Russell,
plus loads of free street music Saturday and Sunday.
Jazz on the Steam Train in Kawakawa
- Saturday 9th August midday - 5 pm only: Free music at Explore NZ Marquee on the Village Green
- Saturday 9th August Midday - 5pm only: Free Music at Russell Town Hall
- Classic vintage car parade and displays.
A badge gets entry to all 5 venues,you discounted ferries between Paihia and Russell, and a free shuttle bus between Waitangi, Haruru Falls and Paihia for the 3 day of the Festival come join in the vibe in the Bay of Islands.
View more information about the Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival at www.jazz-blues.co.nz.
Venue: 5 venues throughout Paihia, Waitangi,Haruru Falls and Russell
Dates: 8th, 9th,10th August midday-1am everyday
Email: maysplace@actrix.co.nz
Address: PO BOX 100, Moerewa
Telephone: 09 404 1063
September 2008
7 September - NZ Trio - Beyond the Pale
Come and hitch a ride on the renowned trio’s engaging journey into musical extremes! The world-premiere performance of Phil Dadson's latest work features in this Kerikeri concert, at the launch of their New Zealand tour “Beyond the Pale”. Experimental and compelling, the Dadson work involves elements of improvisation and exploration, employing invented instruments as well as those of the trio, to create uniquely colourful and dynamic sounds.
In typical NZTrio fashion, this is inventively juxtaposed with the charming Beethoven Piano Trio in E flat that opens the programme. Audiences then find themselves transported across the Tasman with Ross Edwards’s Piano Trio, brim-full of swinging dance rhythms. The concert will finish on a luscious note with the rich colour world of the Brahms C minor Piano Trio.
(Kerikeri is hosting the premiere because of its association with NZ’s most prestigious piano competition, the Kerikeri National Piano Competition.)
Please view website for further information www.nztrio.com
Venue: The Centre, Kerikeri
Date: Sunday September 7th, 2.00pm
Contact: Clare Penny
Email: info@pianocomp.org.nz
13 - 14 September - Triathalon Training Camp
World Class Coaching Weekend with Barry Larson at the Bay of Islands College Recreation Centre – Kawakawa.
ARE YOU…..
- Wanting to complete a Triathlon?
- Competing already but wishing to improve?
- Attempting to make the NZ age group team for a World Championship?
Then this two day camp is for YOU!
All this is available to you for the weekend for $200.00.
For full details please download this PDF pamphlet (106Kb PDF) and the Triathlon Training Camp Programme (102Kb PDF)
Spaces are limited - to register your interest contact:
Name: Nikki Field
Email: nikkif@sportnorth.co.nz
Phone: 0274 425 874
14 September - Doubtless bay Fun Run / Walk
Doubtless Bay Promotion Inc., with the help of Mangonui Lions, will host the inaugural Mangonui to Coopers Beach Run/Walk to be held on Sunday 14th September starting at Mangonui Primary School at 10.00am.
The picturesque setting caters for a 5 km run which takes runners past the Historic Mangonui Village, along magnificent pohutukawa-tree lined Coopers Beach with a further 3 km run over Taumaruru Reserve and Otanenui Pa site for the very keen runners.
Prize giving will be held on the Village Green at Coopers Beach (in front of Coopers Café) at 12.00 noon.
Spot prizes will be awarded with certificates to all those who complete the event.
Buses will then take you back to your cars at Mangonui Primary School.
Entry forms are available at Doubtless Bay Information Centre, Mangonui Stationery, Coopers Café and Kaitaia i-SITE, Hokianga i-SITE and Bay of Islands i-SITE or can be downloaded from the website linked below.
For more information check out the Doubtless Bay Online website or contact:
Doubtless Bay Information Centre
Telephone: 09 406 2046
Email: mangonui.info@actrix.co.nz
19 - 20 September - Waikeri Garden Club Spring Flower Show
Annual Spring Flower Show with Special Exhibition by Bay of Islands Branch NZ Genealogical Society Inc. Children's Art competition, plant sales and raffles tables.
Venue: The Kerikeri RSA and Club, Cobham Road, Kerikeri.
Dates and Times:
- Competition Day: Friday 19th September
- Public Day: Saturday 20th September, 9 am to 3.30 pm
For more information please contact:
Convenor, Lois
Email: nanawilk@xtra.co.nz
Phone: 09 407 6885
26 - 30 September and 24 - 28 October - Historic Northland Cruises
A Trip Every New Zealander Should Do!
A unique voyage on the tall ship R.Tucker Thompson has been charted for you to rediscover the first encounters between people, land and sea. Starting with the first Maori settlers then early Europeans arrivals, Maori and Europeans learned, sometimes with tragic consequences, about each others cultures and environment.
The trips, now in their third year have received rave reviews so don't miss out. Departing Friday morning at 9.00am and returning Tuesday afternoon at 3.30pm.
The cost includues accommodation on board (bunk style), historic handouts, guest historian and 3 meals a day.
Visit www.tucker.co.nz for more information.
Venue: SV R.Tucker Thompson
Dates:
- Fri 09 May 08 - Tue 13 May 08
- Fri 26 Sep 08 - Tue 30 Sep 08
- Fri 24 Oct 08 - Tue 28 Oct 08
Times: Departs 0900 Friday morning, returning 1530 Tuesday afternoon
For more information please contact:
Jane Hindle
Email: jane@tucker.co.nz
Address: P O Box 42, Opua
Phone: 09 402 8430
October 2008
24 - 28 October - Historic Northland Cruise
A Trip Every New Zealander Should Do! Click here for more details.
Recurring Events
Waikeri Garden Club - 4th Tuesday of Every Month
Monthly competitions, sales table, guest speakers, garden trips, good company, shared lunch.
Meet on the 4th Tuesday @ 10 am, January to November inclusive.
Venue: The Kerikeri RSA and Club, Cobham Road, Kerikeri.
Contact: Gaye, Publicity Officer
Email: myqwerty@xtra.co.nz
Phone: 09 401 7121
Kerikeri Folk Music Club - 1st Tuesday of Every Month
Live music, guest & amateur musicians, floor singers welcome, song sheets for audience participation.
1st Tuesday of Every Month Starting @ 7.00pm
Venue: Bishops Wood Restaurant, SH10, Kerikeri
Entry: FREE ADMISSION
Contact: Brian & Debbie Lewis
Address: 66 Mission Road, Kerikeri
Email: brian227@ihug.co.nz
Phone: 09 407 6726
Céilí @ Mangonui - 3rd Saturday of every month
A céilí is traditionally an informal gathering of locals and visitors, young and old, for an evening of Celtic music, song and dance. All of the dances are taught and then called making the evening enjoyable for everyone regardless of experience. Or if your dancing shoes are worn out, just come along and enjoy the live music from band "Spootiskerry Spraoi". The band begins playing from 7:00 p.m. and dancing begins from 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Mangonui Hall (opposite the wharf)
Entry: $2 per adult and a plate; children accompanied by an adult are free
Contact: Fiona McGrory
Email: nzfmcg@millbaysuites.co.nz
Phone: 09 406 0254
Doubtless Bay Cancer Support Group - First and Third Mondays of Each Month
A sharing and caring group offering support to those with cancer.
Venue: St. John Ambulance Hall, Bergahns Rd, Coopers Beach
For more details, please contact:
Cancer Liason Nurse, Fran Turner
Mobile: 027 222 5536
Far North Recreational Dive Club - First Saturday of every month
Based in Doubtless Bay, the dive club is open to all scuba divers and free-divers, offering social events, regular organised dives and promoting responsible diving practices.
Venue/times: Monthly Meeting at Mangonui Cruising Club, 5pm.
For up and coming dive dates and locations please check the website at http://www.diveclub.co.nz
Club contact details
Far North Recreational Dive Club Inc
PO Box 165
Mangonui 0442
Email: mail@diveclub.co.nz
Website: www.diveclub.co.nz
Lapsit Storytime - Every Tuesday
Stories, Songs, Nursery Rhymes
for Pre-school children
At
Procter Library
Every Tuesday
9.30am—10.00am
Children come and bring a lap to sit on
Opua Monthly Market - Third Tuesday of every month
We have crafts, fresh produce, haircuts, breakfast burgers, massages, quality second hand goods, plants, tea & coffee. Come along & enjoy our fantastic seaside community atmosphere.
Venue: Opua School Grounds
Times: MONTHLY - Every third Sunday 8:30am - 1pm
For more details please contact:
Ruth Obren for stall bookings
Email: obrenr@xtra.co.nz
Address: OPUA SCHOOL Franklin St OPUA
Phone: 09 402 5585
Cellphone: 0274 055 413
Kaitaia Market - Every Saturday morning
Kerikeri Farmers Market - Every Sunday morning
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