Please find attached a list of Northland's main events for January, February and March 2011.

For a full list of events throughout the year please follow the below link to the events section of the official Northland website.

Link- http://www.northlandnz.com/things_to_see_and_do/events/

Our Event listing is now linked to Eventfinder making it easier for event organisers to list their event and all Northland events will be shown on our website.

If you require any further information or pictures please contact either Destination Northland or the appropriate event organiser.

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January, February & March 2011
Northland events

January 2011

Waipu Caledonian Games
Caledonian Park, Bream Bay on Saturday 1 January 2011, 8:30am
A celebration of our Heritage for the whole family to enjoy:
Highland Dancing
March of the Clans with the Waipu Highland Pipe Band
Heavy Weight Events – NZ Championship, Novice and Senior
Scottish/Celtic stalls in the Avenue of the Clans
Scottish Clans will be available to research family tree and your Clan
Piping and Drumming Competitions
Massed Band of the Pipes and Drums along with the Mass Highland Fling
Tartan In The Park – Fashion Competition
Fiddling Competition and Display
Food (all day) available
Athletic Races for all ages
Scottish food available
Activities for the Children
Adults: $15.00 Children 5-15 yrs : $5.00 Family 2 adults + 2 Children: $35.00 Under 5 yrs: $0.00
http://www.waipugames.co.nz

Wai Worri Woolshed Country Muster - Kaipara
Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 January 2011
Two day country music festival featuring guest artists Rewa McGregor, Craig Robertson, Annette Hawkins, Kim Copedo, Abby, Gail Russell, Paul Sinclair, plus many supporting acts.
All weather venue, family entertainment, food and refreshments, children under 15 free. Campers and Motorhomes welcome. Central to Waipoua Forest, Trounson Park, Kai iwi Lakes.
Two day pass: 10.00

Summer Wine & Food Festival
Taipa Area School, Doubtless Bay
Sunday 2 January 2011, 10:00am
This event is part of the Arts Festival running from the 27th December in the Multicultural Arts & Cultural Centre, in the school grounds.
The event will feature live music, wine & food stalls along with a large variety of craft stalls. Entertainment from local dance groups and a Miss Doubtless Bay contest is a highlight of this event. All ages from tiny tots to teenage welcome to attend the contest.
Come along for a full day’s free entertainment and a great assortment of local food and wine from the local growers.

Live at the Islands
Urupukapuka Island
Monday 3 January 2011, 6:00pm
Featuring The Jordan Luck Band and Autozamm.

Take some stunning island locations, add New Zealand’s top musicians, mix in some great conservation causes, garnish with sun and serve up one amazing Kiwi summer experience… The spectacular Urupukapuka Island, Bay of Islands and Motutapu Island, Auckland are the settings this summer for a series of seven concerts for conservation.
Live at the Islands concerts support local conservation projects such as Project Kiwi Care on Urupukpuka and The Motutapu Restoration Trust at Motutapu.
Whether you bring your own boat or catch a ferry, be sure to get to the concerts early and enjoy the beautiful beaches, historic and archaeological walks, swimming, snorkelling and kayaking, before grabbing refreshments at the fully licensed bar. Then kick back and enjoy the sounds till sunset.
Capacities are strictly limited on both islands so don’t miss out. Book at www.ticketmaster.co.nz or at Paihia Explore NZ Office.
Adult: 27.50 Child: 15.00 Family: 70.00 Website: http://www.arkpresents.co.nz

Live at the Islands
Urupukapuka Island
Wednesday 5 January 2011, 5:00pm
Featuring Anika Moa and Don McGlashan.
Whether you bring your own boat or catch a ferry, be sure to get to the concerts early and enjoy the beautiful beaches, historic and archaeological walks, swimming, snorkelling and kayaking, before grabbing refreshments at the fully licensed bar. Then kick back and enjoy the sounds till sunset.
Capacities are strictly limited on both islands so don’t miss out. Book at www.ticketmaster.co.nz or at Paihia Explore NZ Office.
Adult: 27.50 Child: 15.00 Family: 70.00 Website: http://www.arkpresents.co.nz

Live at the Islands
Urupukapuka Island
Friday 7 January 2011, 6:00pm
Featuring Salmonella DJ Sound System and Minuit
Whether you bring your own boat or catch a ferry, be sure to get to the concerts early and enjoy the beautiful beaches, historic and archaeological walks, swimming, snorkelling and kayaking, before grabbing refreshments at the fully licensed bar. Then kick back and enjoy the sounds till sunset.
Capacities are strictly limited on both islands so don’t miss out. Book at www.ticketmaster.co.nz or at Paihia Explore NZ Office.
Adult: 27.50 Child: 15.00 Family: 70.00 Website: http://www.arkpresents.co.nz

Kaikohe A & P Show
Kaikohe Showgrounds & Equestrian Centre
Saturday 8th January 2011
Country comes to Town. Events include Equestrian, Livestock, Small animals & rare breeds, Indoor exhibits, Lots of outside entertainment, Hokianga Country Music Club, Magicians, Side Shows galore, Trade sites, Food stalls.
9am start at corner of Ngawha Springs Rd & State Highway 12, Kaikohe.
Contact: Margaret Osborne 09 401 2400 Email: kaikohe.show@yahoo.co.nz Website: www.ras.org.nz

Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2011
18-21 January 2011
Annual Yacht Regatta in the Bay of Islands is held January each year. A regatta for all: big, small, fast, cruisy, professional, amateur. Yachties enjoy a challenge on the water, and just plain fun in after-racing social stuff in the North Sails Tent Opua Wharf.
http://www.bayofislandssailingweek.org.nz

Live at the Islands
Urupukapuka Island
22 January 2011, 6:00pm
Featuring The Topp Twins… A well-loved comic duo whose popularity has spread around the world. Spontaneity is a vital ingredient of the Topp Twins’ magic on stage. Audience participation is almost a trademark. Their unique blend of seriously good original country music, a full cast of comedy characters, the finest yodelling you’ll hear anywhere, and a gift for making people from all walks of life love them, and has seen the Topp Twins headline many major international festivals and pack out 1,500 theatres. The Topp’s popular primetime TV series has won several awards and established their reputation as physical comedians and family entertainers
Book at www.ticketmaster.co.nz or at Paihia Explore NZ Office.
Adult: 27.50 Child: 15.00 Family: 70.00 Website: http://www.arkpresents.co.nz

Sounds of Summer: Kumara Tour: Dragon and Herbs
Turiwiri Produce Packing Shed, Dargaville
Friday 28 January 2011
Two iconic bands from New Zealand. Dragon with Mark Williams and Herbs for one night only at Turiwiri’s produce Packing shed on SH 12, from the bridge 6.5km at Dargaville to Ruawai .
These two bands need no introduction, and it will be a kumara festival (the same as a wine festival). Yeah right… Bring your old and new friends and enjoy a night in a shed. Mark Williams is an old Dargavillian and Herbs is also well known. A cover band will also play from 6.00pm There will be enough kumaras to your delight to eat and foodstalls. Cash bar. This event is open for all ages.
Bring your own chair or party the night away. Remember your cash . Free parking in the paddock .
Security will be on site. Concert is from 6.00pm until 10.00pm.
Ticket Information: General Admission: 30.00

Thunder Cat Racing 2010/11 Endurance
Waipu Cove, Bream Bay
Saturday 29 January 2011, 11:00am
This summer the adrenaline thrill seekers are back on the water competing in the Thundercat Racing 2011 National Series. Reaching speeds of up to 80km/h on the water & clearing heights above the waves of 4m, this year’s race season is set to thrill spectators at beaches across the country.
Many of the New Zealand Thundercat Racing teams compete in the world championships and this year’s national competition promises to be fiercer than ever competing for the New Zealand title.
www.thundercatracing.co.nz

Classics at the Cove
Bream Bay, Whangarei District
Saturday 29 January 2011, 12:00am
A wide range of music - opera, musical theatre, jazz, blues, bluegrass, country-rock - something for everyone. Set in beautiful park-like grounds of Tahamoana at Waipu Cove. Bring a picnic basket of goodies and some friends and relax for the afternoon. Some food and refreshments available for purchase at the venue.
Raindate 30 January 2011. Tickets available from Waipu Off-Licence or online through www.iticket.co.nz Ticket Information: Presales: 20.00 Gate sales: 25.00 Kids under 12: free

Live at the Kawakawa Railway Station
Sunday 30 January 2011, 3:00pm
A unique event in which variety performers strut their stuff on the Kawakawa Railway Station platform and the audience bring their own seating and sit among the railway tracks, or take advantage of the carriages along the fence line.
There is something for everyone - great music featuring a range of Northland talent, in a totally unique concert venue. Raffles, sausage sizzle and drinks are available, and the Platform Diner will be open before, during and after the concert.
This is one of the Vintage Railway’s three annual iconic fund-raising events. A wonderful opportunity for people to get behind this fund-raising event for the Vintage Railway and have a great time in the process. Adult: 10.00 Child: 5.00
Website: http://www.bayofislandsvintagerailway.org.nz

Please go to http://www.northlandnz.com/things_to_see_and_do/events/ for a full list of Northland events.

February 2011

Investec Super Rugby: Blues v Hurricanes, pre-season fixture.
Kerikeri Domain, Kerikeri on Friday 4 February 2011, 5:00pm
Rugby returns to the Kerikeri Domain next year when the Blues take on the Hurricanes in a pre-season Investec Super Rugby Game.
The match will provide an opportunity for people to link in with Waitangi celebrations during the weekend of February 5 and 6. Make a weekend of it – enjoy some rugby, kick back in Keri, visit the Waitangi National Estate and generally find out more about what makes the Far North tick.
Local businesses are rallying to support the game with extended opening hours, additional activities, and competitive accommodation packages in the lead-up to the match.
Tickets from Far North District Council service centres and libraries –
Ticket Information: Reserved uncovered grandstand: 30.00
General Admission Adult: 10.00 Child: 5.00
www.fndc.govt.nz Email super15@fndc.govt.nz Phone 0800 920 029.

Waitangi Day Commemorations , Waitangi Treaty Grounds
6th February 2011
At 5.30am the nation's birthday begins in prayerful mood at the Whare Runanga. A lone piper will greet the dawn at the country's largest Naval flagstaff to begin a day of sports, ceremony and community family fun. Entertainers will celebrate the diversity of New Zealand through the performing arts throughout the grounds and on the Hobson's Beach/Maikuku stage. At noon a 21-gun salute and the Band of the Royal New Zealand Navy will fill the cliff top Treaty Grounds with traditional ceremony. The Beat Retreat ceremony will formally close the day at the flagstaff at 5pm, and then at 7:30pm a free concert will gather crowds again to the stage at Hobson's Beach. Contact: Michael Hooper on +64 9 4027437 ext 217 or email korero@waitangi.net.nz. Website www.waitangi.net.nz

MORE FM Winery Tour 2011 Brooke Fraser-Opshop-Midnight Youth
Tutukaka, Whangarei District
Sunday 6 February 2011, 5:00pm
Brooke Fraser, OPSHOP & Midnight Youth complete the line up for the 2011 tour

New Zealand’s favourite songbird Brooke Fraser will headline the MORE FM Winery Tour 2011 summer series along with an all male entourage: chart-topping four-piece band OPSHOP and the popular Auckland rock band, Midnight Youth.
Now in its fifth year, the popularity of the MORE FM Winery Tour has seen the run more than double since its inception in 2007; now 19 shows nationwide. The Tutukaka concert, added to the run this year returns again to Marina Reserve on Sunday 7 February.
Tickets (and bus/ticket packages) can be purchased via the Winery Tour website www.winerytour.co.nz and Ticketmaster 0800 111 999 or www.ticketmaster.co.nz
General Admission - Earlybird to 30 November: 55.00 General Admission - from 01 December: 65.00

Vodafone Warriors vs Burleigh Bears
Northland Events Centre (Toll Stadium), Okara Drive, Whangarei
Saturday 19 February 2011
The Vodafone Warriors will play their second National Rugby League pre-season trial against the Queensland Cup side the Burleigh Bears. The last time the Vodafone Warriors played in Whangarei was in 1995 in their first year. The game will kick off at 5pm with the curtain raiser featuring the Vodafone Junior Warriors at 3pm. Gates will open at 2.30pm.
Tickets will be available from Ticket Direct (www.ticketdirect.co.nz or 0800 4 TICKET) and Toll Stadium reception from mid December.
Ticket Information: Adult Grandstand: 15.00 Child Grandstand: 10.00
Adult Terraces and Embankment: 10.00 Child Terraces and Embankment: 5.00
www.northlandeventscentre.co.nz

Carters Mangawhai Triathlon www.northlandtri.co.nz
20th February 2011
Swim, cycle, run and kayak in the beautiful region of Mangawhai
DISTANCES
Adults Swim 500m or Kayak 1.5km Cycle 17km Run 5km
Children Run 600m Swim 50m Run 550m (Individual event only)

Ocean and Orchard Festival,
Kerikeri Domain, Kerikeri 2pm-8pm
26th February 2011
NEW: On the Kerikeri domain, showcasing an array of delicious local produce, gourmet cuisine from the regions' top Chefs, award winning wineries & seafood from the Bay of Islands with something for everyone.
For any queries, please contact Rachael Johnston by email oceanandorchard@vodafone.co.nz
www.oceanandorchard.co.nz

Please go to http://www.northlandnz.com/things_to_see_and_do/events/ for a full list of Northland events.

March 2011

Northland Field Days Dargaville
Cnr Awakino Point East Road, SH 14, Dargaville
4-6th March 2010
Category: Lifestyle
Gates open daily 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. The Northland Field Days is the 'Friendly Field Days' with recent surveys indicating that 94% of visitors expressing their wish to return the following year. Live entertainment,Competitions: logger sports, tractor pull. Daily demonstrations: cutting horses; dog trials. Attractions: mini go carts; helicopter rides;- fun for all the family to enjoy. Visit our Market Area choose from a wide selection of food and beverages or have a well deserved rest in our seated picnic area.
Contact: Rae Middleton 09 439 8998 Email: nthfield@igrin.co.nz
Website: www.northlandfielddays.co.nz

Bo Herbert Memorial Race
Kowharewa Bay, Tutukaka
Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 March 2011
Outrigger canoe and surfski long distance race.
Saturday: Solo Distance 30km.Relay Distance 30-35km.
Sunday: Choose your weapon fun races.
Website: www.wakaama.co.nz

Captain Morgan Snapper Bonanza Fishing competition
Tuesday 8th March – 12th March 2011
Ninety Mile Beach, West Coast Road, Waipapakauri, Kaitaia
Heaviest weight snapper $30,000 Average weight snapper $10,000
The inaugural Captain Morgan Snapper Bonanza has been created with the support of Captain Morgan Rum, Far North District Council and business owners of Kaitaia to provide an exceptional surfcasting event for the many competitors who undertake an annual pilgrimage to the Far North to enter a surfcasting extravaganza on the mighty 90 Mile Beach.
Join us to make this competition even bigger and better than before. Our aim is to grow the Bonanza to a 1,000 contestant competition offering fantastic prizes and awesome Ninety Mile Beach fishing. Join the other entrants who travel from all over New Zealand and overseas for a week you’ll never forget. phone: Dave 09 408 0094 or John 09 408 3780 or email info@snapperbonanza.co.nz
www.snapperbonanza.co.nz

Te Houtaewa 90 Mile Beach Challenge
26th March 2011
This annual beach run along 90 Mile Beach in Far North New Zealand, honours the Maori legend of the great athlete Te Houtaewa.
Now in it's 18th year, the event is held each year in March and attracts competitors from around the world.
Available courses: 60 km Open Ultra Marathon, 42 km Marathon Run, 21 km Half Marathon Run
21 km Half Marathon Walk, 60 km 5 person Open Relay, 6 km Walk for Life
www.newzealand-marathon.co.nz

BDO Tour of Northland
17-20 March 2011
2011 will be the 11th edition of the Northland Event after 2001 saw a keen group of riders take part in the very successful inaugural event.
The event will follow Northland’s fully sealed Twin Coast Discovery Highway which touches New Zealand’s essence: unsurpassed nature estate, scenery, fishing, diving, walks, culture and heritage, golf, food, wine and people.
www.twincoast-cycle.co.nz

Snapper Classic Ninety Mile beach - Fishing Competition
15-19 March 2011
The Snapper Classic held on Ninety Mile Beach, Northland, New Zealand celebrates its 29th year in March 2011 and is host to 1,000 anglers which includes, not only New Zealanders, but a mix of International competitors from as far away as United Kingdom & USA. The Ninety Mile Beach Charitable Trust is proud to be the Tournament Organisers of this annual 5 day event. The Snapper Classic is recognised globally as the benchmark for surfcasting tournaments and internationally as the world’s largest surfcasting event and has a reputation of the utmost integrity. It has operated in its present 5 day format for the past 29 years.
The Snapper Classic Surfcasting Tournament is held on the 90 Mile Beach which is located in the far north of New Zealand. The 5 days of fishing on the beach is divided into 3 areas, each of the 3 areas is approximately 27km in distance:
• Area 1 is directly off the ramp at Waipapakauri
• Area 2 (Omitting Bluff) is north of the Bluff and is accessible from the Waipapakauri Ramp and also off Far North Road, via Whalers then onto Hukatere Road
• Area 3 (middle) starts at Hukatere to the Bluff and is accessible via the Waipapakauri Ramp.
The Ninety Mile Beach is classified as a State Highway
E-Mail: info@snapperclassic.co.nz
Web: www.snapperclassic.co.nz

Mangawhai Walking Weekend 2011
Mangawhai, Whangarei District
Begins Thursday 31 March 2011, Friday 1 April 2011, Saturday 2 April 2011 and Sunday 3 April 2011
A weekend of outstanding walking events in the region of beautiful Mangawhai and the surrounding districts. You can take your best friend on a doggy walk on a farm (no plastic bags required!), the Troubadour walk (the Friday night event, a social saunter complete with entertainment), historical walks (a difficult choice between social history – the tale of the locals who fought and won the battle to save the harbour, or colonial and Maori history), foodie walks (you can choose from a truffle farm or the Ramblers food experience), nature walks (through the flora and fauna of Te Arai Beach or Logues Bush) or simply sensational scenery walks.
Or you if you want more of a challenge you can explore segments of the Te Araroa Track (either the Dome Valley or the cliff top to Brynderwyns), and if you want to extend your repertoire you can do mountain biking, kayaking or caving! Locals lead the walks and share their knowledge of the area, which enhances the whole experience. Topped off by a Wine and Food Event on Saturday with delicious local wines and foods.
Ticket Information: Gourmet Breakfast: 10.00 Caving: 45.00 Kayaking: 35.00
Friday Night Welcome: 10.00 Te Araroa Walk, Dome Valley: 25.00 Walking Events (bus extra) from: 20.00 Wine and Food Admission: 20.00
Website: http://www.mangawhaiwalkingweekend.co.nz

Please go to http://www.northlandnz.com/things_to_see_and_do/events/ for a full list of Northland events.

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