October, November & December 2012 Northland Events
& January 2013

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

October

Toll Northland V Canterbury
Northland Events Centre, Whangarei
5 October 2012, 7:30pm
Come and watch our very own Northland team play against Canterbury. Great night for the boys and girls.
www.taniwha.co.nz/index.php

Wearable Arts Gala & Trash to Art Exhibition
Paparoa Memorial Hall, Paparoa
6 October 2012
Enter the third Progressive Paparoa Inc Trash to Art Exhibition. Trash to Art is a community event that encourages the use of discarded materials in the production of visual art. The exhibition is open to all ages and is a great opportunity for many first time and emerging artists. Trash to Art is instrumental in promoting creative reuse, and, while the exhibition is a lot of fun, there is an underlying message to use the earth’s resources wisely and to minimise the inappropriate disposal of limited resources.Trash to Art is a great platform for artists in the Kaipara and surrounding districts to launch themselves into the public arena. Trash to Art will be for sale on the night
Doors open 6.30pm. 7pm nibbles & bar available.View Trash to Art Exhibition 7pm. Wearable Art Shows start 8pm.
www.paparoa.org.nz

Family / Kids Pirate's Cruise Overnight
Paihia, Bay of Islands
7 October 2012, 1:00pm
Join the fearless crew on board Ipipiri for an overnight families’ Pirates Cruise. Kids dress as your favourite pirate and set sail for the high seas! Keep a sharp eye on your crew, as one of them may have to walk the plank as well.
Adult: $368.00 Buccaneers under 14: $50.00
www.overnightcruise.co.nz

Be Free Auditions
Turner Centre, Kerikeri
7 October 2012
Performing Arts (Heat 1) will be on Oct 7th 2012 and Music (Heat 2) on the 28th Oct 2012.

Heat 1 & 2 will have six finalists each. Each act has a maximum 5 mins each to perform. There will be a semi-final at the Waimate North A & P Show on Nov 10th 2012 from whcih we will have three awesome acts for each category going through to the finals. There will be cash prizes for the semi-finals. The six finalists will perform at the annual Be Free Family Day Out, main stage, held on Sunday February 24th 2013 at the Domain, Kerikeri. Each category will have a 1st prize of $250 and a Peoples Choice prize of $500 will also be given to the most supported act. Participants could win up to $750 if they won both prizes. Please note, if you are a professional musician you cannot enter this competition.
www.centakeri.com

Toll Northland V Counties Manukau
Northland Events Centre, Whangarei
13 October 2012, 2:30pm
Great way to spend the day watching Northland play against the Counties Manukau! Bring a picnic or buy food from the many stalls available.
www.taniwha.co.nz/index.php

2012 Rally of the North
13 October 2012
Follow the best regional competitors as they battle it out on the best roads in the North Island as part of the Top Half Rally series. The 2012 Rally of the North comprises approx 180km of competitive stages and 230km of touring. Based in Paihia where the start and finish will take place as well as the main lunch service.
Check out the website for more information & maps closer to the event date.
www.rallyofthenorth.co.nz

Catch “it!” Seafood Tournament
Paihia, Bay of Islands
13 & 14 October 2012
Catch “it!” is a 2-day seafood tournament in the Bay of Islands which is renowned for its fishing.
Catch “it” will encompass scuba diving, free diving, spear fishing, and fishing - including boat and surfcasting which means anyone can participate from those with the super launches, to the line off the wharf and the trusty surfcaster on the beach at Waitangi.
http://paihianz.co.nz/it_festival/catch_it/

Day Trip to Kingdom of Zion
Kingdom of Zion, Whangarei
14 October 2012, 9:30am
Enjoy a day out to the Kingdom of Zion with no effort required! Just hop on the bus in Auckland, put your feet up and be delivered to the door! The bus will leave Auckland (Takapuna) at 9.30 am. You will arrive at the Kingdom of Zion around 12.30, just in time to enjoy a buffet lunch while you listen to the lions roar! Then it’s time for an informative and fun tour around the park with one of our knowledgeable and friendly guides (around 80 minutes) where you can see some of the world’s rarest big cats, including Barbary and white lions, white and orange Bengal tigers, cheetahs and our black leopard. You will arrive back in Auckland at 6.30 pm. approx.
Call the Kingdom of Zion on 09 435 0110 for more information or to book your seats.
Adult: 99.00, Child: 49.00
www.kingdomofzion.co.nz

My Best Friend Pet Walk
Whangarei, Whangarei District
14 October 2012, 10:00am
The Special Needs Educational Resource Library Charitable Trust is holding its first annual My Best Friend Pet Walk. There are two walks – 3.5kms or 7kms. At the completion of the walks at 2 – 2.15 there will be a guest judge on site judging six different categories. People can even walk with a photograph of their pet at home either cat, bird, goldfish etc.The Pet Walk will commence at 10am from the Paramount Plaza, Wanaka Street, Tikipunga. There will be some stall spaces available at the Paramount Plaza and time spaces available for entertainment, these have to be organised prior to the event by phoning the following number.
Registrations prior to the event by contacting 09437-1130 or late registrations on the day from 9am till 10am.
Individual adult per pet: 10.00 Individual child per pet: 5.00 Photo pet: 5.00
www.specialneedslibrary.org.nz/Index.htm

Northland Amateur Filmmakers Festival
Butter Factory Wine Bar, Whangarei
18 October 2012
NAFF (Northland Amateur Filmmakers Festival) is a festival that celebrates local filmmakers in Northland.Films are no longer than 10 minutes long, and are an eclectic range of comedy, fiction, documentary, animation and strange.There will be a bar and food available for purchase before and after the screenings, and a gold coin entry at the door.Come along and support our growing, local film industry
Admission: free

Coastal Classic Yacht Race
19th October 2012
Prestigious and challenging, this yacht race is regarded as one of the world's classic yacht races. The biggest race of its type in New Zealand and inspired by speed record attempts dating back to the 1920s, it is a race pushing boats and crew as hard as they dare. Yacht's begin racing on the Friday morning from Devonport, Auckland. The Duke of Marlborough Hotel (Russell, Bay of Islands) will be open through the night for supporters, and to welcome the first boats to the bar. Party on the Saturday evening and prizegiving on the Sunday morning, both held at The Pub on York Street.
www.coastalclassic.co.nz

Classic Russell Craft Show
Russell Town Hall, Russell
20 & 21 October 2012
Craftspeople from Northland are exposing their wares: jewellery, textile art, woodware, handmade knifes, bone carving, gourmet food, flower objects, weaving and flax weaving, handpainted crafts and pottery and china painting, quilting, possum and other knitwear, bags, soaps and candles, fresh flowers and plants…This is a good occasion to get your Christmas shopping started.
Entry is free, everyone welcome.

Art Trail Mangawhai
Mangawhai, Whangarei District
20 & 21 October 2012
“A wonderful weekend was had by all, we browsed, we talked to the artists and we bought art that we were proud to put on our walls. We stayed overnight, found a fabulous restaurant, and did all the cafes out as well.”
“Mangawhai artists are extremely creative, the colours, the originality.”
“The variety of art works was something to see, ceramics, wood, paintings, photography, metal , stone, wools and fabric, flax weaving, sculpture, hand crafted furniture, jewellery, glass art and more.” These are some of the comments that have been said about the Mangawhai Artists and their Art Trail.To feel for yourselves the magical atmosphere that surrounds this event, mark the dates in your diary, ring a friend and ensure that you do not miss this great event.Get a map from the Information Centre or any venue displaying a pink flag. Just follow the trail of pink flags.
Admission: free
www.mangawhaiartists.co.nz

‘it’ Festival of Wine & Food
Village Green, Paihia
20 October 2012, 11:00am
This is “it!” The “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.
www.paihianz.co.nz/it_festival

Whangarei Lions Open Day
Town Basin, Whangarei
21 October 2012
Join Northland’s iconic tall ship at the Whangarei Town Basin for an open day on board this beautiful gaff rigged tops’l schooner. The Whangarei Lions have arranged for the ship to be open to the public as part of their fundraising activities, offering people the chance to go on board.
Members of the crew will be teaching traditional marlinspike knot tying as well as showing people how to make a Turks Head ankle bracelet. It’ll also be a chance to have a guided tour below decks and for the more adventurous to clip on a harness and climb the rigging.
There’ll be entertainment and sausage sizzle on shore, spot prizes and activities for all ages as well as albums on display showing the ship building, and some of the highlights of the R. Tucker Thompson’s adventures.
http://tucker.co.nz/visit-to-whangarei

La Fille Mal Gardée
Turner Centre, Kerikeri
26 & 27 October 2012
The Northern Dance Academy’s dancers range in age of 3 to 63. La Fille Mal Gardée, The Rebellious daughter, is a light hearted, spring time, comedic ballet that promises to entertain all ages. Lise and Colas are in love and want to marry. However, the Widow Simone wants Lise to marry the dim-witted, but extremely rich, Alain, and has arranged (with Alain’s father Thomas) for a marriage contract between Lise and Alain. The Widow Simone does her best to keep Lise and Colas apart, but is unsuccessful in her attempts to do so.
Adult: 25.00, Senior citizens: 15.00, Students 16+: 15.00, Children: 12.00

Historic Northland Voyage
R. Tucker Thompson, Paihia
26, 27, 28 & 29 October 2012
Sailing, stories and stunning scenery! A magical combination of story telling and traditional tall ship sailing, served up with hearty traditional fare and convivial company. It’s a unique experience where you will delve deep into the truth of New Zealand’s history in a setting so special, you’ll feel you have been transported back to the times of early explorers. In partnership with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust, an onboard historian will explain and show you key locations and events that shaped this nation’s early beginnings. Adult: 1200.00 Child: 900.00
www.tucker.co.nz

Roller Derby - Bout Against Breast Cancer Exhibition Bout
ASB Stadium, Whangarei
27 October 2012, 5:00pm
The Nightmares last game of the season is an exhibition bout in support of a charity that is important to all Nightmares - The Breast Cancer society. This exhibition bout is the finale to the 2012 season and is to support a very worthy cause. This bout is going to be an extra special event that we would like all our fans out there to come and support. Both the junior Brats team and the Adult team will be playing games. So turn up on the night dressed in pink and show your support
Doors open 5 pm Opening game 5.45 pm Main Bout approx 7.15 pm
Adult: 10.00 Child: 5.00 Family Pass (2 Adults, 2 Children): 25.00
http://northlandnightmaresrollergirlz.co.nz

Kerikeri New World Rotary Garden Safari
Kerikeri, Bay of Islands
27 & 28 October 2012, 9:30am
Come and be inspired by some amazing gardens in Kerikeri and surrounding areas! This year is the 25th anniversary for our garden safari and is themed “Silver Spectacular”. It will be a real treat for all! Tickets are only $20.00 for two days, and are available at Kwan Garden Creations, McFadziens Pharmacy, New World and Shoestyles in Kerikeri
General admission: 20.00

Juken Kaitaia Run/Walk
Arnold Rae Park, Kaitaia, Far North
28th October 2012
Run, Fast Walk or Casual Walk either 5km or 10km. Entries close 24 October 2012, no entries accepted on the day. Enter online at www.runwalkseries.co.nz

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

November

Heath Franklin's Chopper - The (s)Hitlist
Forum North, Whangarei
2 November 2012
As seen on 7 Days, Australia’s Most Wanted comedian Chopper is fizzing at the bumhole to be back in NZ for his biggest tour to date, and this time, he’s brought a big pad of paper with your name on it. Some people have a shopping list. Some have a To-Do list. Chopper has a Shitlist. As Chopper tours the country, every night in every city a new shitlist will be created and posted online. So, put it on your To Do list, just above laughing your ass off.
Adult: 39.90 Concession: 36.90 Group (+8): 36.90
www.laughingstock.com.au

Bay of Islands P&I Show and “Savouring the Source” Food & Wine Festival
Waimate North Showgrounds, Kerikeri
Saturday 10 November 2012
This November will be the 170th anniversary of NZ’s first P&I Show. The Show started back in 1842 close to the site of the Waimate Mission House and is still going strong today, with many of the original pioneer families still involved as competitors, organisers or with the local community.
The Bay of Islands Pastoral & Industrial Show and Savouring the Source, a Northland food & wine festival, combine to stage a great day’s entertainment. Traditional events include equestrian, livestock, calf club, sheep and pet lambs, small animal tent, dog trials & trade displays, demonstrations, colourful food stalls, wood chopping competition and live entertainment with talent quests for adults and children. Hotly contested are all sections in the Exhibition Hall, where special guest Jack Hobbs will be a judge and later give a seminar.

In a giant marquee, Savouring the Source showcases regional food products, local wine, cafes, artisan food producers and restaurants. The day includes the finals of Kids Can Cook, a Northland Wine Association wine options competition, and cooking demonstrations from NZ Beef & Lamb’s ambassador Brenton Lowe and celebrity chef Paul Jobin.
The final event of the day at 3:30 is the grand parade where prize winners in the equestrian & livestock event parade with the latest in farm machinery. A time-honoured rural spectacle!
General admission: 10.00
More information www.bayofislandsshow.co.nz

State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series - Paihia Classic
Paihia Beach, Paihia
10 November
Nestled in the stunning Bay of Islands, Paihia and New Zealand’s first capital Russell set the scene once again for the State Paihia Classic - the first of six events in the State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series. Build on the buzz of last season, where Australia’s Melissa Gorman beat all the men in the ‘I’m Going Long’ swim - laying down the challenge for this season. Last season also touchingly saw actor Bruce Hopkins swim with his late brother’s ashes, fulfilling his brother’s wish of wanting to swim across this iconic stretch of water. There is an achievement for everyone in this event.
The State Paihia Classic event provides an ocean swim event for all ages and abilities.
www.oceanswim.co.nz

Whangarei Sustainable Living Expo
NorthTec Whangarei Main Campus, Whangarei
10 November 2012
Come along to a fun festival day for all the family where you can see hands-on solutions to sustainable living.Sustainable transport - electric car rides, electric bike test rides.Sustainable local food production - urban chooks, community gardening, backyard veggie gardening.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WhangareiSustainableLivingExpo

The Palmers Planet Mangawhai Garden Ramble 2012
Kaiwaka, Kaipara
10 & 11 November 2012
Following on from the most successful Mangawhai Garden Ramble held in 2011, which raised over $9000, it is time to mark in your diary the dates for this year’s ramble – 10 & 11 November, 2012.
The 2012 Garden Ramble has an exciting array of properties on show. Explore 20 private gardens, estates & boutique businesses in Magical Mangawhai. A number are on display for the first time, including a cluster of properties in Avocado Lane. The gardens are of varying size, style and age. Several gardens have special attractions including ponds, water features, artwork and historic buildings. Contact:
To find out more go to Facebook.com/PalmersPlanet
GA - sales pre Labour Weekend: 15.00, GA - sales after Labour Weekend: 20.00

Fullers Kerikeri Half Marathon, Kerikeri
17th November 2012
This popular event managed by Sport Northland, includes run, casual walk, competitive walk & race chair categories. A fast scenic course starting at Okaihau through to Kerikeri, begins with a gradual climb and is mainly downhill thereafter.
www.kerikerihalfmarathon.co.nz

Kerikeri Half Marathon Street Party
Kerikeri, Bay of Islands
17 November 2012, 5:00pm
This party is getting bigger and better each year! Kerikeri’s Main Street is closed off and filled with over 25 foodies from Northland selling wonderful fresh food, plus local boutique and award winning vineyards and a bar dedicated to serving nice cold beer! Three top Northland bands are playing - Thelonious Punk is a jazz band that delights the crowd each year as well as Furious Three are the ultimate covers band and have everyone up dancing. The carnival atmosphere is topped off with stiltwalkers and fire eaters! Perfecto!
Admission: free
www.kerikeristreetparty.co.nz

Beatlemania On Tour
Turner Centre, Kerikeri
22 November 2012
Showtime invites you “across the universe” on “a magical mystery tour” exploring the Beatle’s “revolution” in popular music and culture. Employing authentic “Beatle” instruments, amplifiers, and costumes, coupled with musically perfect renditions of your favourite Beatle classics “Beatlemania” recreates the spirit of the “Fab Four” in ways that have audiences raving about them “Eight days a week”.
Adults $ 52.00 Students (18 years + under): 32.00
www.centakeri.com

Cause for Paws - Pet Expo 2012
Deloraine Cattery, Whangarei
24 November 2012
A charity event to raise money for the Whangarei SPCA. Just like last year, we aim to make this an affordable, jam-packed fun family day out, with charity auctions, live music, bouncy castles, balloon animals, bunnies, cute kitties, puppies and heaps more.
All money going to The Whangarei SPCA and the fight against animal cruelty.
www.facebook.com/causeforpaws.northland

December

The Great New Zealand Santa Run
Kensington Park, Whangarei
5 December 2012, 6:30pm
The KidsCan Great New Zealand Santa Run is all set for the 5th December this year starting at 6.30pm in centres throughout New Zealand. A major fundraiser for KidsCan, the Santa Run concept is simple – a 2-3km fun run/walk in a Santa suit! Each adult entrant receives a free Santa suit and a goodie bag as part of their entry fee. The goodie bag includes a $30 voucher to spend on Mizuno shoes at The Athletes Foot.
www.lacticturkey.co.nz/SantaRun.htm

Whangarei Summer Show
Barge Showgrounds Events Centre, Whangarei
8 & 9 December 2012
The annual Summer Show attracts both young and old and is recognised as one of Northland’s most iconic family events that not only appeals to the rural dwellers, but to the whole Northland community. See events such as Equestrian, over 187 Trade exhibitors, Vintage machinery on display, a live Milking shed - come and see for yourself as real cows are machine milked, take a ride on a four-wheel-drive course … you will be guaranteed a memorable experience. Children’s Big Dig for children under 9 years of age, New Zealand Contractor Excavator Competition - they even pour a cup of tea using one of these huge machines! Sheep shearing demonstrations, rare breeds animal display - there will be poultry & pigeons, goats, miniature ponies, Kune Kune and large black Berkshire pigs. And don’t forget the Dexter cow & calf, llama, alpaca, & donkey eager to see you! And of course the children’s calf club, pet lamb and goat competitions.
All tickets: 5.00
www.summershow.co.nz

Paihia Christmas Parade
Paihia, Bay of Islands
13 December 2012, 5:30pm
Paihia’s Christmas Parade is famous for its fantastic floats and festival atmosphere! The theme this year is “Paihia takes to the Stage!”. Come and watch or build a float. It is free to enter a float so you can enter as a business or a community float. There is plenty going on with Santa and his famous lolly scramble and bouncy castles for the kids. Shop and cafes are open so a perfect night out.
www.paihianz.co.nz

Northern Bass NYE Festival 2012
Mangawhai, Whangarei District
30 & 31 December 2012, 1 January 2013
FuZen Entertainment is proud to announce Northern Bass 2012/13, the premium, bass heavy New Years event that features the best international and locals acts in the genres of drum and bass, dubstep, and hip hop. Again, only the best in their respective genres will be chosen to perform at Northern Bass, quality acts that lead their respective genres and who are always known to deliver great performances. Northern Bass’s point of difference to the other events on offer for New Years is that; through the selection of quality acts, true bass music connoisseurs have a place and event to suit their needs. No bro-step, no middle of the road, just quality!
Ticket prices:
Two day ticket, 30th December & 31st December: early bird - $129+bf and first release standard ticket - $159 + bf. 31st December only ticket: $99 +bf early bird and $129 first release standard ticket. Ticket outlets: Online from www.iticket.co.nz, Auckland: Real Groovy, Whangarei: Megasurf and Rebel Surf
More information on any of the below websites:
http://www.facebook.com/northernbass
http://www.northernbass.co.nz
http://www.fuzen.co.nz

January 2013

Annual Highland Games, Waipu
Caledonian Park, Waipu
2 January 2013
The Waipu Games is the largest event of its kind in New Zealand. Bring the family for a fun filled day of entertainment, tradition, culture & heritage. See New Zealand’s finest Highland dancers, pipers & Heavyweights in action. Tartan in the Park is a fun, fashionable competition now in its 6th year. Entrants design outfits which use tartan fabric in a contemporary style to show that tartan is a fabric for all seasons and all occasions. Come along and see traditional dancing, piping, drumming, field events, athletics, music, culture & heritage & much more.
www.waipugames.co.nz

Far North Rodeo
Kaitaia Showgrounds, SH1, Kaitaia
2 January 2013, 10am
Gate charges $10 Adults, Family $25.
Good rural fun in the REAL Far North of New Zealand! It’s in the peak of the good weather so be sure to take plenty of water. Feature events will include Steer Wrestling, Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding.

The Grand Pageant of Waipu
Waipu Museum, Bream Bay
11 & 12 January 2013
This event happens only every 10 years. This time it will commemorate 160 years since the first Nova Scotian settlers arrived in Waipu. On these January evenings of 2013 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. Be a part of this ten yearly momentous outdoor extravaganza! A breath-taking spectacle of light, sound, drama, magic, wonder featuring the narration of Dame Fiona Kidman. Evening programme starts at 7.00pm
Adult: 60.00 Child: 25.00
www.waipumuseum.com/html/events.htm

Kaikohe Agricultural, Pastoral & Horticultural Association
Corner State Highway 12 & Ngawha Springs Road, Kaikohe
12 January 2013
A&P Show where country comes to town. Competitive equestrian & livestock events, side shows, entertainment, trade stalls. Fun for the whole family. Side Shows galore, Trade sites, Food stalls

Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2013
Opua Wharf, Paihia
23 January 2013, 9:00am
North Sails Tent - 2013 at Opua Wharf Car Park in the Bay of Islands will be the venue for the 11th Bay of Islands Sailing Week. January 23 to 25 with registration Tuesday evening (22nd) - followed by the 3 days of yacht racing in the Bay.The website offers information on the Bay Regatta - also photos and newsletters from the January 2012 event. Entry will be available online with a page to access crews looking for a position - and/or skippers looking for crew.
www.bayofislandssailingweek.org.nz

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