Northland Events Calendar

List for:   The Kauri Coast   

17 Feb - 15 Dec 10

Pono Masonic Lodge No 203

Meet third Wednesday of every month in Dargaville. Visiting Brethren always welcome. Membership inquiries phone the Secretary (09) 438 5413

11 Mar - 18 Nov 10

Dargaville Girls' Brigade

Dargaville Girls’ Brigade invites you to join a fun and energetic group of girls and young women aged between 5 and 18 (mothers welcome too) who want to make the most out of life. Our motto is ‘To Seek, Serve, and Follow Christ’ . We meet on Thursdays from 3.30-5pm at Dargaville Baptist Community Church, Victoria St. Starts again on 11th March. For more information contact Pauline Taylor 439 7507

18 Mar - 25 Nov 10

Dargaville Girls' Brigade

Dargaville Girls’ Brigade invites you to join a fun and energetic group of girls and young women aged between 5 and 18 (mothers welcome too) who want to make the most out of life. Our motto is ‘To Seek, Serve, and Follow Christ’ . We meet on Thursdays from 3.30-5pm at Dargaville Baptist Community Church, Victoria St. Starts again on 11th March. For more information contact Pauline Taylor 439 7507

1 Apr - 15 Oct 10

BDO Nthlnd Painting/Drawing Award

15 Jun - 3 Sep 10

MID NORTH GOT TALENT

Express is a performing arts opportunity for young people in the mid-north to express the God given talent he has given. Auditions will be held every Tuesday at the Castle Duo Picture Theater in Kaikohe for a series of weeks, entry of $2and then some of the best of those different categories will be asked to perform on a set Friday night entrants will perform and are judged. On the Saturday night the best talent of young people put on an amazing Concert filled with all their talent. It also gives all the lo

30 Jul 10

An Evening of Jazz

Sophistication with Lounge Sweet in The Bar upstairs at The Centre Kerikeri from 7.30pm $25 & $20

1 Aug 10

Kerikeri Players & Friends Mid-Winter Variety

Kerikeri Players and Friends Mid-Winter Variety Performance - join them for fun and frivolity at The Centre Kerikeri at 2.30pm $15, $10 & $5

4 - 24 Aug 10

THE KAURI MUSEUM - CREATIVE NATURAL FIBRES

An exhibition of garments made from natural fibres. Many of these crafts have been passed down since settlement days.

13 - 15 Aug 10

Bay Of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival

40 bands for $40, being held in and around Paihia, Bay of Islands

15 Aug 10

Antiques Rogue Show

NZ comedians Patrick Duffy and Greg Ellis, in the guise of British antique dealers, ask you to bring along your favourite family antiques for an ‘expert’ opinion of their worth. The histories, knowledge and valuations are completely bogus, but the comedy is 100% genuine. $25/$20 Sunday at 7.30pm

20 Aug 10

Stephen Hay & Friends at The Centre

Friday 20th August, 7:30pm.Tickets $15, $10 students, from the Sound Lounge Kerikeri, or www.heystephen.com/bookings, or 021 154 7366

21 Aug 10

Northland Sinfonia

Enjoy the orchestral overture of Rossini and Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Also featuring Whangarei Choral Society performing works of Handel, Brahms and Elgar. $25/$20/$5. Saturday 3 pm

18 Sep 10

Spring Flower Show

Waikeri Garden Club present their annual Spring Flower Show, open to public Saturday 9am - 3.30pm at The Centre, Cobham Rd.
Adult $2, Child 50c, Family $5.

19 Sep 10

The Northland Lunch

Eight of Northland’s top chefs have lined up to serve you some exceptional courses at this year’s Northland Lunch to be held at The Carrington Resort, on the beautiful Karikari Peninsula. Sunday, 19 September from 10:30am to 3:30pm. The chefs are keen. The winemakers are keen. Our guests are keen. Please reserve your ticket(s) by August 1st. Contact Cedar email info@magnoliahouse.co.nz

24 - 26 Sep 10

Northland College Reunion

2010 Flashback: 1967-1986
Friday 24 September: Registration opens 9am; Powhiri in School Hall 3pm
Saturday 25 September: Activities from 10am
Sunday 26 September: Church and Closing ceremony
Contact Reunion chairperson: Cam Sutherland cgsuth@xtra.co.nz
or Old Pupils Association Chairperson:
Paddy Scully — pscully@xtra.co.nz

1 - 3 Oct 10

2010 Northern Jazz Festival

This will be held in Dargaville on the first weekend in October, 1st to 3rd. We will again have a Dine & Dance to the music of the Basin City Big Band on the Friday evening and a Champagne Breakfast to the accompaniment of the Tony Parker Breakfast Club on the Sunday morning. The Bay Windjammers, from the Bay of Islands, are an addition to the programme this year. More bands may well be added to the program as time goes on.

9 - 10 Oct 10

Rally of the North

Based from Paihia. One of the most scenic and challenging rallies in the calendar

9 Oct 10

THE KAURI MUSEUM - SETTLER’S DAY

The day the Museum comes alive!

19 Oct - 28 Nov 10

THE KAURI MUSEUM - OTAMATEA QUILTERS

Annual exhibition from the ‘Otamatea Quilters’ group, showcasing the craft of patchwork and quilting.

QUILTERS WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE FROM 22nd-25th OCTOBER (LABOUR WEEKEND)

22 - 23 Oct 10

2010 GET TOGETHER of DARGAVILLE SCHOOL FRIENDS

(particularly those born 1947-1953 but open to others)
LABOUR WEEKEND 2010 at the Dargaville Town Hall
For further information, please contact:: Barbara Burt (Barnes) barbara.a.burt@gmail.com or by phone: (09) 434-7867

30 - 31 Oct 10

Kerikeri Rotary Garden Safari

Be inspired by 20 amazing gardens in the Kerikeri area. Tickets $20. All safari proceeds are donated to local charities. Contact info@gardensafari.co.nz

20 Nov 10

2010 Fullers Kerikeri Half Marathon

21.1km goes from Okaihau (SH1/Waiare Road junction) to the Kerikeri Domain. The first 7km is a gradual climb (2 distinct hills) and the remaining 14km is mainly downhill. A fast scenic course with some sections closed to traffic. Stuart Middleton 09 430 3470 PO Box 1492, Whangarei sportnorth@sportnorth.co.nz

20 Nov 10

Kerikeri Half Marathon Street Party

Come and celebrate! Perfect way to wind down after the Kerikeri half marathon. Alfresco dining with top vineyards, and 30 of Kerikeri’s best foodie. Tables and chairs will line the street, which is closed off for one big party. Shopping and a wandering magician. 3 stages with Live Music who will keep your toes tapping with R&B, Reggae, Pop and excellent covers. Soak up the party atmosphere in the heart of Kerikeri.

7 Dec - 5 Jan 11

THE KAURI MUSEUM - TRADITIONAL VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS

Traditional Victorian decorations on show throughout the rooms in the
Sterling Wing.