August, September & October 2011 Northland events

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

August

Jazz & Blues Festival
Bay of Islands – 12, 13, 14, August 2011
40 bands for $50.00. Top acts from New Zealand and Australia. Be in the Bay of Islands as it comes alive with the sounds of smooth jazz and sultry blues. Three days of music, over 150 hours of quality jazz and blues. Five fantastic venues in Paihia, Haruru Falls and Russell. Plus loads of free street music Saturday and Sunday – and Jazz on the Steam Train in Kawakawa. A badge gets you discounted ferries between Paihia and Russell, and a free shuttle bus around the venues between Haruru Falls and Paihia. Go to www.jazz-blues.co.nz for more information.

More FM Northland Home & Living Show
ASB Leisure Centre, Whangarei
12, 13, 14 August 2011
Events Northland is proud to bring the people of Northland a fabulous three day event - The More FM Northland Home & Living Show! The Home & Living Show is designed to inform home owners, general public and renovators about products and services, and to provide them with ample opportunity to evaluate their options at a time when they are motivated in planning changes to their home & property.
www.northlandhomeshow.co.nz

Hatea Harriers – Kamo 10km Fun Run/Walk
Hurupaki Primary School, Whangarei
Sunday 21 August 2011, 9:00am
Picturesque rural run/walk around a loop course. Gentle elevation - but a great course. Excellent prize giving after the event. Food available for purchase at venue.
http://runwalkseries.co.nz

All About Business Trade Show
Thirty3 Event and Conference Centre, Whangarei
26 August 2011
The 2011 All About Business Trade Show will help the entire Northland business community make the connection regarding the “importance of buying locally” in our area. It will also allow vendors to connect with strategic business partners, and provide ideas for connecting with consumers. The trade show gives exhibiting businesses the opportunity to reach hundreds of potential customers in just one day.
www.allaboutbusiness.co.nz

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

September

Carters Whangarei Run/Walk Festival
William Fraser Memorial Park, Whangarei
11 September 2011,
Includes marathon run, half marathon run, competitive walk and casual walk, 9.4km run or walk, and a kids dash for ages 5-10 years.With a range of distances this event has something for everyone!
www.runwalkseries.co.nz

Festival of Light & Art
Quarry Arts Centre, Whangarei
14, 15, 16, 17, 18 September 2011
Lights, fire, art action! Festival of Light & Art 2011 is a spectacular annual event incorporating art and entertainment for everyone and all ages. The 5 day festival will be hard to miss with extraordinary light, an explosion of music & performance, as well as, enough pizzazz to warm you up and put a spring in your step for a September evening. The Quarry Arts Centre offers a brilliant venue of craggy rock faces and open meadow spaces where artist will run riot with light and colour. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of the action! Gold coin donation.
http://www.quarryarts.org

RWC: Tonga v Canada
Northland Events Centre, Whangarei
14 September 2011
Pool A match in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Platinum 2011 – Category A seating:
The Platinum hospitality is delivered within a lounge at the stadium. It is a formal seated function with fine food and beverage. For a complete summary of the package inclusions see website. The seats are category A covered and are located between the 22m and the try line. $845

Premier 2011 – Category B seating:
This is delivered at a venue in the CBD (so offsite). Guests are transferred in and out of the stadium by bus. The seats are category B. See website for a complete summary of the package inclusions. $795

Club 2011 – Category C seating:
This informal, stand-up hospitality package is a must for rugby fans who want to be at the heart of the action during Rugby World Cup 2011. Savour the pre-match atmosphere from your dedicated facility based at the stadium and enjoy plenty of appetising food accompanied by complimentary beers and wines, before witnessing some world-class Rugby action. After the match, catch up on all the highlights with your colleagues and friends and enjoy another serving of hospitality. See website for a complete summary of the package inclusions. $495
www.hospitalitynz2011.co.nz/eventfinder/

Russell Oyster Festival
Russell Hall and Waterfront, Russell
17 September 2011
Kororāreka Oysters are a delicacy of the Russell area (Northland), grown in oyster farms in Kororāreka. And they’re at their fattest in spring. Stallholders offer a variety of oyster treats for you to sample, washed down with a range NZ beer and wine. For those who don’t want to eat oysters all day, there is plenty of other delicious food being served. There will be live entertainment during the day and some fun oyster competitions.

The Great Living Legends Muck-In
Whangarei , Whangarei District
18 September 2011
Whether you’re a tree lover or rugby enthusiast, we’d love you to join us planting native trees, honouring our rugby legends. Living Legends plantings are happening right throughout NZ during Rugby World Cup 2011, celebrating our treasured environment and our beloved game.
Living Legends is managing 17 native tree planting projects throughout New Zealand during Rugby World Cup 2011. We are working with provincial rugby unions and community groups for each planting, and we’d love overseas visitors and locals to join us in supporting and enjoying our natural heritage. As well as that we are honouring our rugby legends – each planting site is dedicated to a New Zealand rugby icon.

In Northland, Living Legends is planting at the Uretiti Rest Area which is located on State Highway 1 just south of Ruakaka and forms part of the Bream Bay coastal reserve between the state highway and the beach. The Northland Rugby Legend is Richie Guy – the former All Black who despite a late start as a representative, was a leading player for many years with a flair for scoring tries.
www.livinglegends.co.nz

RWC: Tonga v Japan
Northland Events Centre, Whangarei
21 September 2011
Pool A match in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Platinum 2011 – Category A seating:
The Platinum hospitality is delivered within a lounge at the stadium. It is a formal seated function with fine food and beverage. For a complete summary of the package inclusions see website. The seats are category A covered and are located between the 22m and the try line.$845

Premier 2011 – Category B seating:
This is delivered at a venue in the CBD (so offsite). Guests are transferred in and out of the stadium by bus. The seats are category B. See website for a complete summary of the package inclusions. $795

Club 2011 – Category C seating:
This informal, stand-up hospitality package is a must for rugby fans who want to be at the heart of the action during Rugby World Cup 2011. Savour the pre-match atmosphere from your dedicated facility based at the stadium and enjoy plenty of appetising food accompanied by complimentary beers and wines, before witnessing some world-class Rugby action. After the match, catch up on all the highlights with your colleagues and friends and enjoy another serving of hospitality. See website for a complete summary of the package inclusions. $495
www.hospitalitynz2011.co.nz/eventfinder

Tongan Church Service and Umu Celebration Feast
Kerikeri Sports Complex, Kerikeri
25 September 2011
In association with the Tongan Rugby team training in Kerikeri during September the local community have extended a welcome for them to attend church. This large church service will be attended by the players and management of the team as well as local Tongans, a large contingent of Tongans from Auckland and lots of Tongan rugby fans and visitors to Kerikeri. In celebration of this wonderful happening there will be an umu feast to follow. The event will be open to the public.

October

Russell-Kororareka Hell Hole of the Pacific
Russell, Bay of Islands
Friday 7th October until Sunday 23 October 2011
Russell is recreating its most infamous days when Kororareka was known as the Hell-hole of the Pacific. The streets of this now charming village will once again see the likes of whalers, warriors, loose women, missionaries and townsfolk of 1830-1847.

The “Hell-hole” project is designed to offer visitors a glimpse into lively history. Each day a series of entertaining scenarios will be presented around the village. In addition, any building that existed during the Hell-hole period will be identified by the creative figures of artist Helen Pick and as patrons enter those establishments, they will be greeted by the ‘innkeeper’ or other appropriate personage and can hear the stories of that character or the history of the building.

From tempers to Temperance, Russell is unique and the only place in NZ with a history for tourists to ‘begin where it all began”. This is going to be a mind-boggling experience for all those who visit Russell, and there is no charge to step back in time – so plan a few days stay in Russell or hop on the ferry for a day trip. As well as being in the Hell Hole - you will find delightful restaurants, stunning views, beautiful beaches and plenty to do!
http://www.russellnz.co.nz

Sweet As Festival
Kerikeri Stone Store Basin, Kerikeri
Saturday 8 October 2011, 12:30pm
Sweet As is a day-long New Zealand Outdoor Musical Festival launching in Northland; showcasing New Zealand talent, culture and diversity through its music, arts and food, at the iconic Kerikeri “Stone Store Basin” at The Pear Tree, as part of REAL New Zealand Festival. At the core of Sweet As is a line-up of top New Zealand musical acts and icons of the New Zealand music industry — Dane Rumble, Autozamm and Nathan Haines.
Gates Open 12.30pm and Festival finishes at 6.30pm
For more information on the ‘Sweet As’ Festival, please contact:
Kimi Coleman - Let the People Speak Entertainment Ltd
Email kimi[at]letthepeoplespeak.tv / Phone 021 479-345
Steph Godsiff - Email steph[at]blahblahmarketing.co.nz / Phone: 021 122-9307
General Admission: 30.00 Under 12 Free (if attending with a paying adult): 0.00
http://www.letthepeoplespeak.tv/

NZ Refining 50th Anniversary Open Day
Marsden Point, Whangarei
Sunday 9 October, 10am to 3pm
NZ Refining’s 50th Anniversary Open Day will be a day of celebration and fun-filled activities for the whole family - not to be missed! Gold coin donations for all attractions and food which will be donated to Project Promise.
Contact: Sue Dyke, Corporate Services Manager Ph: (09) 432 8311 Email: sue.dyke[at]nzrc.co.nz

Banquet on the Bridge
Victoria Bridge, Whangarei Central
Sunday 9 October, 1pm to 7.30pm
This one day event will be give both locals and visitors to Whangarei and Northland a unique opportunity to experience a wide range of top quality local produce, expertly prepared by local chefs for an afternoon of feasting and fun. Set on the Victoria Bridge, spanning the Hatea River, the Banquet on the Bridge provides a unique perspective of the city, whilst sampling some of the finest local produce. The event is supported by local restaurants and a range of entertainers, who will ensure a fantastic family day out.
Organiser Contact: Jade Moore, Big Fish Creative Phone: 09 4303434
Email: jade[at]bigfishcreative.co.nz

Rugby Greats Dinner
Copthorne Hotel Bay of Islands, Tau Henare Drive Waitangi
Monday 17 October, 7pm,
Experience the hospitality of our birthplace Te Pitowhenua and celebrate the bringing together of two New Zealand icons - Rugby and the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Dinner beverages and entertainment are all included at this fantastic event and a special auction of rugby memorabilia will follow. $195.00 per person includes dinner, beverages and entertainment
Contact: Waitangi Treaty Grounds Phone: 09 402 7437 Email: enterprise[at]waitangi.net.nz

Waitangi Welcomes the World - The Festival
Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Tau Henare Drive Waitangi
Tuesday 18 October to Thursday 20 October 2011, 9am to 5pm,
Visiting the birthplace of the nation will be the highlight of 2011! The Treaty Grounds are planning a remarkable three days of celebration and entertainment.
The Waitangi National Trust will host three days of celebration for visitors and locals alike. Over the three days, there will be Maori cultural events, rugby-inspired happenings and quintessentially Kiwi events such as (possibly) wood chopping and the like. The programme is intended to give visitors an insight into what it means to be a New Zealander, a glimpse of our history and it is also designed to be a lot of fun!
During this time, there will be a number of cruise ships anchored in the Bay which will add to the spectacle. The marine environment, as always at Waitangi, will be a special feature and it is planned that a flotilla of waka and other vessels will be out on the water.
Contact: Waitangi Treaty Grounds Phone: 09 402 7437 Email: enterprise[at]waitangi.net.nz

“It” Bay of Islands Food & Wine Festival
Village Green, Paihia
Saturday 22 October 2011, 11:00am
This is “it!” The word on the street after last year’s inaugural event is that - “it” is the event not to be missed - Love it! Cook it! Drink it! Bite it! Sing it! This is it!! A successful recipe of fantastic food, wine, entertainment and friendly locals all mixed up together in the Bay of Islands. The main act this year is The Feelers! An appropriate choice as they sing the World Cup theme song and it is the finals weekend for the rugby. “it” Bay of Islands is a part of the “REAL New Zealand Festival”
Adult Earlybird: 35.00 Child Earlybird (5yrs to 17 yrs): 10.00 Family Pass - Earlybird: 85.00
Adult General Admission: 45.00 Child General Admission - (5yrs to 17 yrs).: 15.00
Family Pass: 115.00
http://www.paihianz.co.nz

The Fonterra Shout
Barge Park Showgrounds, Whangarei
24th October 2011
Fonterra farmers are hanging up the milking aprons and heading into town to join local Fonterra staff in laying on a shout for the community. The co-operative is celebrating its 10th birthday by hosting a free family day out at Barge Park, one of six to be held across the main dairying regions around the country.

The Northland shout at Barge Park will see farmers manning the barbecues, handing out Tip Top ice creams and setting the stage for great Kiwi entertainers so everyone in the community can let their hair down in a true Kiwi day out. “It’s a good feeling to be part of a great Kiwi success story and our 10 year milestone is a great opportunity to share some of that pride with our neighbours and communities and to say thanks for their support.” Says Mark Croucher (Fonterra Shareholders’ Councillor)

The shout will take place from noon to 4.30pm, when local farmers will head back to the farms for milking. Birthday or not, the cows can’t wait. Fonterra will be announcing more details of the events as details are confirmed, including the details of charities to benefit from the events and which entertainers will star at Barge Park on Labour Day.
Contact Mark Croucher gunadu[at]xtra.co.nz 027 661 8185 or 09 434 6708

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

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