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July, August & September 2012 Northland Events
July, August & September 2012 Northland Events
July
Kerikeri International Piano Competition - 2012
Turner Centre, Kerikeri
1 July 2012 (final day)
Patron Michael Houstoun, Kerikeri International Piano competition is NZ’s oldest & most prestigious piano competition, offering aspiring concert pianists a chance to showcase and test their skills over 3 days of rigorous live performances. The 2012 Competition will be adjudicated by Mikhail Solovei of Monash University, Melbourne. Australia. Total prize pool $25,000
Dunkleys Great NZ Craft Show
Kensington Stadium, Whangarei
1 July 2012 (final day)
For those who make crafts and those who just love to buy them - Dunkleys’ Great New Zealand Craft Shows are New Zealand’s most popular and exciting craft events.
2012 will be Dunkleys’ 30th year of organising New Zealand’s largest and most popular craft shows. To date we have held over 384 shows, and attracted more than 4 million visitors. Craft sales are in excess of $100 million.
Tartan Week Celebration
Bream Bay, Whangarei District
30 June - 14 July 2012
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.
Carters Heads 2 Harbour Mangawhai Run/Walk
Bream Bay
1 July 2012
An 8.5km Course starting at Mangawhai Heads Ocean Beach Car Park and finishing at The Hub, Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai.
Russell Birdman Festival
Russell, Bay of Islands
6, 7 & 8 July 2012
Russell Birdman has plenty of fun guaranteed for this year’s 2012 event!
Three days of wacky fun, with the Birdman contest being on Saturday. There are plenty of prizes to be won with 11 events for all ages, individuals or team events . Come and see The Drag Race, Beach Dig, Dingy races, Spaghetti eating comp, BBQ cook off all before the big event – Russell Birdman.
New for 2012 Birdman - Spread your Wings in Russell’s Ultimate Flying Challenge:
Reach a minimum of 5m or more and be in to win a $1000 cash prize.
Matariki
Hospitality Industry Awards
Forum North, Whangarei
8 July 2012, 12:00pm
In its 6th year, The Matariki Hospitality Industry Awards are about recognising the standard and achievements of those in our region who strive to be the best. These are the ultimate awards of industry excellence in hospitality recognising the following categories:
• Northland Food & Beverage Supplier of
the Year
• Nestle Professional Northland Caterer of the Year
• Northland Service Person of the Year
• Northland Schools Recognition of Training
• Northland Restaurant Manager / Maitre’d of the Year
• Northland Innovative Chef of the Year
• Northland Hospitality Ambassador of the Year
• Northland Gastro Pub of the Year
• Northland Cafe of the Year
• Northland Restaurant of the Year
• People’s Choice Award
Men in Tutus
Turner Centre, Kerikeri, 13 July 2012
Forum North, Whangarei, 14 July 2012
Les Ballets Eloelle are bringing their new production of “Men In Tutus” - the most spectacular, talented and hilarious all-male comedy ballet ever back to New Zealand.
From the thrilling pirouettes of the male dancers (in male and female costumes) with brilliant choreography to the side-splitting humour, Les Ballets Eloelle new show “Men In Tutu’s” is a show designed for the young and old.
Art n Tartan 2012
Waipu Coronation Hall, Waipu
13 & 14 July 2012
This year’s event will be split in to three shows… A magical ‘opening night’ performance, followed the next day by an fantastic afternoon ‘matinee performance’ and finally topped off with an inspiring ‘awards evening’ of light and sound. Art n Tartan is for 2 days only… A fantastic end to Waipu’s ‘Tartan Week’ events. Public tickets available Mon 18th June 2012!
Ruakaka Races
Ruakaka Racecourse, Bream Bay
14 July 2012
Galloping action at the coastal Ruakaka Race Course ‘where the surf meets the turf’.
Ruakaka’s feature race day of the year is Saturday 14th July when the final of the 2 year-old Triple Crown series is run, along with the Caltex Fuelzone Whangarei Cup - an open class race over 2100m. The cup is currently in the hands of the owners of Ace High trained by Donna and Dean Logan, and part owned by Dean and Samantha Logan.
CBANZ Building Expo 2012
Elim Christian Centre North, Whangarei
21 July 2012, 10:00am
The Certified Builders Building Expo will bring all aspects of building together under one roof. Come along and meet basically anyone and everyone you might need when completing a building project - the aim of the expo is to help educate home builders and renovators to get the job done right! General admission: $7.00
Elizabeth Marvelly
Turner Centre, Kerikeri
23 July 2012, 7:30pm
Kiwi songstress Elizabeth Marvelly will sing time’s most beautiful songs on her very special tour of Heartland New Zealand. She will be accompanied by some of New Zealand’s best musicians including maestro Carl Doy and violinist Ben Morrison. From Leonard Cohen through to Crowded House, Gershwin and Joni Mitchell – this spectacular concert series will showcase the unique vocal abilities that make Elizabeth one of New Zealand’s most treasured artists. Adult: $69.00
Zonta Great NZ Book Sale
Forum North, Whangarei
28 & 29 July 2012
Fundraiser for local charities - come along and show your support! Donated books wanted - also DVDs, CDs and jigsaws. Drop off @ Discovery Settlers Hotel, Cowley’s Hire Centre, Trimac Services (Kioreroa Rd), or for collection contact: Betty 09 435 1972 or whangarei@zonta.org.nz
August
Jazz & Blues Festival
Bay of Islands
10- 12 August 2012
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.
The Great
Living Legends Muck-In
4 August 2012
Bream Bay, Whangarei District
The Living Legends Muck-In lives on. Living Legends is a community conservation project that was set up in 2011 to commemorate New Zealand’s hosting of Rugby World Cup. Last year we planted 83,000 trees. The target is to plant 170,000 before the end of 2015.This year, public planting events will take place across 17 locations during August and September. We have 45,000 trees to plant this year so we need your help! For 2012 we have a further 2500 native trees to plant at this Northland site.
Each planting project is dedicated to a regional ‘Rugby Legend’ who was selected in 2011 by their provincial rugby union. These Rugby Legends are people who have made an outstanding contribution to rugby in New Zealand. Come along to a Living Legends event this year and you may be lucky enough to meet your local Rugby Legend! The Legend for the Northland area is Richie Guy - check out our website for more details on Richie.
Visit www.livinglegends.co.nz and register to let us know if you are coming along to this 2012 event and we will send you further details in due course.
Trash to Fashion
Kaikohe Memorial Hall, Kaikohe
4 August 2012, 7:30pm
Kaikohe Community Arts Council brings to you Trash to Fashion. We are calling all those interested in participating. Get your creative juices flowing. Trash to Fashion is the theme. Categories include recycled, reVAMPed and art to wear. We extend a warm welcome the youth of our community and encourage them to participate.
To get an entry form you can email: artinkaikohe@yahoo.co.nz, call into Passion8 on Broadway, or for further information phone: Jill on 09) 4057816.
The evening will also feature fashion segments by local designers for your entertainment. Tickets will go on sale mid July. These event details will be updated.Images to view are entries from our past “Avant Garde Extravaganza- Art to wear show held in 2010”. We hope this year’s event will bring more of the hidden artistic talents out, within our community.So don’t be shy, give it a try, grab your entry form today!
Get2Go
Northland Events Centre
7 August 2012
Do you have what it takes to tackle the Get2Go Challenge – an awesome day of outdoor adventure?
The Get2GO Challenge is sponsored by Youthtown and all of the events are organised by The Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuit Centre (OPC) with the help of sports clubs and organisations right across New Zealand. The Get2Go Challenge is open to all year 9 and 10 students.
The winning team from each region will be invited to the Grand Final in December.
Get a team together and register by downloading your entry form at: www.opc.org.nz/get2go
Or email events@opc.org.nz
One Night of
Queen
Forum North, Whangarei
9 August 2012, 7:30pm
One Night of Queen, performed by Gary Mullen and The Works is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. Featuring hits such as I Want to Break Free, A Kind of Magic, We Will Rock You and – of course – Bohemian Rhapsody. A Reserve: $77.00
September
Toll Northland V
Manawatu
Northland Events Centre, Whangarei
5 September 2012, 7:30pm
Russell Oyster Festival
Russell, Bay of Islands
8th September 2012
After the brilliant 2011 day, when Russell welcomed the Tongan rugby team, the Russell Oyster Festival on again! Kororāreka Oysters are a delicacy of the Russell area and are their fattest in spring. At the festival oysters are cooked in a variety of different ways by local oyster farmers, restaurants and chefs.
Toll Northand V North Harbour
Northland Events Centre, Whangarei
9 September 2012, 4:30pm
Fashion
Fiesta
Ruakaka Racecourse, Bream Bay
15 September 2012, 12:00pm
“Where the Turf meets the Surf” Free entry and parking. Buses from Kamo, Kensignton, Whangarei City available. Admission: free
Carters Whangarei
Run/Walk Festival
William Fraser Memorial Park, Whangarei
16th September 2012
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!
FOLA - Festival of Light & Art
Quarry Arts Centre, Whangarei
21, 22 & 23 September 2012, 6:00pm
Lights, fire, art action! Festival of Light & Art is a spectacular annual event incorporating art and entertainment for everyone and all ages. The 3-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!
Festival Programme 2012 still to be confirmed.
Bay of
Islands Snorkel SCUBA Race
Russell, Bay of Islands
22 September 2012, 11:00am
Welcome to the 30th Annual Bay of Islands Underwater Club Snorkel SCUBA Race!
This family event is not only great fun but also raises money for Russell Radio, Bay of Islands Coastguard and the Paihia Fire Service - all of whom do a great job looking after us all when in the Bay of Islands, on sea and land. Fun + fund raising + families + fish = fantastic day in the bay
Toll Northland V Taranaki
Northland Events Centre, Whangarei
22 September 2012, 7:30pm
Hokianga Country Music Festival,
Opononi
28-30 September 2012
A guaranteed country music filled weekend set in beautiful Hokianga Harbour.
Over 24 kiwi bands and performers who will be playing at five venues, the Opononi RSA Hall, Opononi Hotel, Copthorne Omapere, the Masonic in Rawene and Hokianga Harbour Hotel in Kohukohu. From Friday night to Sunday night, fans can expect to hear 'nothin but country' folk, rock, blues, old time, gospel, honky tonk, boogie, just as long as it's country.
Special
Advance Notice
The Grand Pageant of Waipu,
11 & 12 January 2013
Waipu in the North Island of NZ was settled by 1000 Gaelic speaking Scottish Highlanders in the 1850s and still maintains and celebrates its history in the form of annual Highland Games and every 10 years the performance of a Grand Pageant. This is a truly extraordinary event worthy of the extraordinary achievement of those early scots migrants. On nights of 11th and 12th January there will be no moon and a full tide in the ‘Glebe’ – Once again the people of Waipu will retell their miraculous story – The epic saga of New Zealand’s oldest European community. A breath-taking spectacle of Light, Sound, Drama, Magic and Wonder featuring the narration of Dame Fiona Kidman and a cast and crew of 500 people.
Tickets will be Available August 1st from Ticket Direct. Or fill out an order form at the Waipu Museum if you want to secure your Tickets early!
Ticket Price:
Adults: $60.00 and Child:
$25.00
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