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Northland events May, June and July 2011
May, June and July 2011
Northland events
May 2011
Ruakaka Races
Ruakaka Racecourse, Bream Bay
Commencing 6th May through until Saturday 23 July 2011
* 6 & 25 May 2011
* 22 June 2011
* 2, 16 & 23 July 2011
Galloping action at the coastal Ruakaka Race Course ‘where the surf meets the turf’.
Free entry and parking. Free return buses from Kamo, Kensington and Whangarei Central.
Top
Energy Northern Crossing
Saturday 7 May 2011
A coast to coast multi-sport race from the Hokianga harbour to the Kerikeri basin has the potential to become a major fixture on Northland’s sporting calendar.
Individuals and teams competing in the challenge will run 9km from South Head to Opononi, kayak 18km to Rawene, cycle 71km to Waipapa via Kaikohe and run 8km to the Stone Store. The duathlon will follow a similar route, but does not include a kayak leg.
To register for the Northern Crossing Multi Sport Challenge, go online to www.northerncrossing.co.nz
Bay
Of Islands Country Rock Festival
13, 14, 15 May 2011
The Bay of Islands Country Rock Festival features good music and friendship in the stunning setting of the Bay of Islands of New Zealand - one of the top tourist spots of the country. Each year the festival features more than 45 acts from New Zealand, Nashville and Australia performing at multiple venues. Street music and line dancing are also popular features.
Contact: Shirley May on 027 235 0106 or maysplace@actrix.co.nz
Northland
Salon Culinaire
NorthTec Whangarei Main Campus, Whangarei
15 & 16 May 2011
The Northland Salon Culinaire is a unique opportunity to see over 30 competitions over two days featuring the very best emerging talent in Northland’s hospitality industry. The Northland Salon Culinaire incorporates other competitions such as the New Zealand Junior Hospitality Challenge and Northland Barista Championships.
The event gives our young people the opportunity to benchmark themselves against others from across the region, compete for regional titles and see the standard at tertiary and industry level. Over 150 of Northland’s top performing hospitality and culinary competitors will come together to compete in front of live crowds and national industry judges.
For a competition class schedule and entry form please contact Collective Concepts on 09 438 6577 or info@collectiveconcepts.co.nz
Puff and
Pull Carnival
Kawakawa, Bay of Islands on Sunday 22 May 2011, 8:00am
The Puff and Pull Carnival is a totally unique event that is conducted by the Rotary Club of Bay Of Islands in conjunction with Sport Northland, Kawakawa Business Association, and local schools and organisations.
The day commences with a sponsored walk - Trek the Track - for about 600 school children. This is followed by the feature event of the day, in which teams of children and adults compete for 2 trophies to pull the vintage steam engine Gabriel the length of the main street. It is a wildly exciting event and totally unique in the world.
Following the Pull events, the crowd moves through the town to the adjacent Johnson Park where a range of stalls and entertainment is highlighted by performances of music and dance by local schools.
This is a day for the whole family to enjoy, and to support the Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway in the process.
Website: http://www.bayofislandsvintagerailway.org
Diamonds and Ice Bridal Expo
Forum North Events Centre, Whangarei
29th May 2011
Northland’s biggest bridal event showcasing everything a bride and groom could wish for on their memorable day with more than 60 exhibitors. $10 entry fee.
For further information check out www.eventnorth.co.nz
Paihia
Fun Run
29th May Carters Fun/Run Walk Paihia
Part of the Run/Walk Series organised by Sport Northland. Both the 8km run and 6km walk distances start on Marsden Road (adjacent the Paihia Village Green and on through the beautiful Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Lots of great spot prizes.
Phone: 09 437 9600
Email: sportnorth@sportnorth.co.nz Website: www.runwalkseries.co.nz
June
Throughout
June Matariki Celebrations, Northland wide
Celebrate the Maori New Year, Matariki, in Northland. A whole host of events will be taking place throughout June from art and indigenous food festivals to tree plantings and theatre.
Matariki is a time when we celebrate the unique place in which we live and give respect to the land we live on. It is celebrated with education, remembrance and the planting of new trees and crops signalling new beginnings. Matariki was the optimum time for new harvests, and ceremonial offerings to the land-based gods Rongo, Uenuku and Whiro to ensure good crops for the coming year. It was also seen as a perfect time to learn about the land we live on and to remember whakapapa (ancestry) who have passed from this world to the next and the legacy they left behind. www.matarikinorthland.co.nz
NZ
Golf Men's Mid Amateur Golf Championship - Kerikeri
4-6 June 2011
NZ Golf Men’s Mid-Amateur Golf Championship will be played at the Kerikeri Golf Club, Queens Birthday weekend, hosted by PaR nz Golfing Holidays with the sanction of NZ Golf.
The format includes 36 holes for qualifying before players are split into divisions of 16 for match-play competition.
Considered one of the jewels of New Zealand’s Northland, it is a championship course. The meticulously maintained 6,101-metre (6,650- yard) course makes wonderful use of the contours sculpted by the Puketotara Stream and the Kerikeri River.
For more details refer www.parnz.co.nz or contact denise@parnz.co.nz or kim@parnz.co.nz
Waipoua Forest Fun Run & Walk 2011
Footprints Waipoua, Hokianga
Sunday 5 June 2011, 10:00am
Register now to join the 4th running of the very popular Waipoua Fun Run and Walk Event. Take this unique opportunity to run or walk through the Waipoua Forest, home to the ancient Kauri.
Spaces are limited to 350 participants. This year (numbers dependant) we will be offering participants the chance to run our new half marathon course.
Ticket Information: Adult: 25.00, Junior: 10.00 Half marathon (adult & junior): 35.00
Family (2 adults, 2 juniors): 65.00
http://res.nz.eventdirector.net/SPNOR/SITES/133/default.asp?PageID=14348
Matariki Hospitality Industry Awards
Forum North, Whangarei
Sunday 12 June 2011
In its 5th year, The Matariki Hospitality Industry Awards are about recognising the standard and achievements of those in our region who strive to be the best. Previously, only hospitality industry business owners and employees were able to nominate and vote for each of the categories but this year sees the addition of the People’s Choice Award which allows the general public to nominate and vote for the hospitality person or business they believe deserves recognition. Nomination and voting for all other categories will remain open to the hospitality industry only.
http://www.northlandchefs.co.nz
Ruakaka
Races
Ruakaka Racecourse, Bream Bay
Commencing 6th May through until Saturday 23 July 2011
* 22 June 2011
* 2, 16 & 23 July 2011
Galloping action at the coastal Ruakaka Race Course ‘where the surf meets the turf’.
Free entry and parking. Free return buses from Kamo, Kensington and Whangarei Central.
Rise of the Champions - Extreme F1
Kensington Stadium, Whangarei
Saturday 25 June 2011
Get ready for the biggest fight night that Whangarei has ever seen! Featuring a 4-man lightweight competition, boxing, muay Thai kickboxing, stick fighting, MMA and including a title fight.
Live entertainment, food & beverages available.
World kickboxing champ Chopper Chapman will be there… will you?
Email: theroundhousegym@gmail.com
Stadium seating pre-sale: 25.00 Stadium seating door sales: 30.00 Corporate VIP tables: 1000.00
www.roundhousekickboxing.co.nz
Please go to http://www.northlandnz.com/things_to_see_and_do/events/ for a full list of Northland events.
July
Tartan Week
Celebration
Bream Bay, Whangarei District
Friday 1 July 2011
For this small Scottish town, Tartan Week is time to dust off the kilt, the scarves, the pipes – the town is awash with tartan – there is free shortbread in many shops for those sporting a bit of tartan, and often the butcher offers a taste of Haggis. There are pipers, and parties, and busking and lots of fun – come and join us.
There are events most days, highlights include:
- ArtnTartan Wearable art Awards
- Whiskey tasting
- Kirkin o the Tartan
- Mid winter swim and more.
Admission: free http://www.waipu-tartan.co.nz
Ruakaka
Races
Ruakaka Racecourse, Bream Bay
* 2, 16 & 23 July 2011
Galloping action at the coastal Ruakaka Race Course ‘where the surf meets the turf’.
Free entry and parking. Free return buses from Kamo, Kensington and Whangarei Central.
International Rally of Whangarei 2011 (NZRC Round 4)
15, 16, 17 & 24 July 2011
The International Rally of Whangarei returns to the world-class gravel rally stages around the Whangarei and Kaipara districts for the fifth consecutive year in 2011.
The event showcases Whangarei, Northland and Kaipara in a unique way and receives considerable support from Whangarei District Council, Kaipara District Council, the charitable Maungaturoto Co-operative, and other community groups and residents.
Fans can enjoy numerous free rally-related activities in downtown Whangarei, like the official driver autograph signing session, the fun ceremonial start, the high speed technical expertise in the service park and Sunday’s official prize-giving.
Art n
Tartan 2011
Waipu Coronation Hall, Waipu
Saturday 16 July 2011
This year’s event will be split in to two shows. An inspiring ‘afternoon tea’ matinee performance and a fantastic awards evening of light and sound, showcasing creative endeavour from around New Zealand. So come on… let your fancy take flight and step into a world where tradition meets fantasy!
A fantastic end to Waipu’s ‘Tartan Week’ events.
www.waipumuseum.com/html/events.htm
22 - 24 July 11
Russell Birdman Festival, one of the biggest midwinter event in the Bay of Islands, attracts the zany, hilarious most outrageous birdman contraptions to see who can fly the furthest, or with the greatest style, from the end of the Russell wharf. Friday, 22nd - Men dressed as women competing in the "Drag Race", Saturday, 23rd: beach dig for under 10's, dinghy races, paper plan competition, spaghetti eating, BBQ cook off, Birdman jump
Please go to http://www.northlandnz.com/things_to_see_and_do/events/
for a full list of Northland
events.
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