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2010

December

Week 48
29th November to 5th December 2010Top of Page
    
Week 49
6th to 12th December 2010Top of Page
    
Week 50
13th to 19th December 2010Top of Page
17Southland Anniversary 
    
Week 51
20th to 26th December 2010Top of Page
    
Week 52
27th December to 2nd January 2011Top of Page
27Green Dollar Market/ Garage Sale  A typical country market featuring food and drink, plants and produce, pre-loved items and crafts etc. For more details or to reserve a stall, please ring Keith Sawyer on 06 3770717
    

November

Week 44
1st to 7th November 2010Top of Page
    
Week 45
8th to 14th November 2010Top of Page
12-13The Great East Coast Variety Extravaganza. This show is a fundraiser for Life Flight with a small percentage going to Tinui School. A polished production from the cast and director who brought you five performances of 'Dancing Without The Stars' (2009) and four of 'The Wedding' (2008), to rapt audiences at Tinui and Masterton. Bookings open 14th October through Tinui School 06 3726878. Book a table - tickets $35 per person including supper. Drinks at bar prices.
    
Week 46
15th to 21st November 2010Top of Page
19-20The Great East Coast Variety Extravaganza. This show is a fundraiser for Life Flight with a small percentage going to Tinui School. A polished production from the cast and director who brought you five performances of 'Dancing Without The Stars' (2009) and four of 'The Wedding' (2008), to rapt audiences at Tinui and Masterton. Bookings open 14th October through Tinui School 06 3726878. Book a table - tickets $35 per person including supper. Drinks at bar prices.
    
Week 47
22nd to 28th November 2010Top of Page
27Green Dollar Market/ Garage Sale A typical country market featuring food and drink, plants and produce, pre-loved items and crafts etc. For more details or to reserve a stall, please ring Keith Sawyer on 06 3770717. Saturday 27 November between 10:30 and 1:30, St John's Hall Greytown
28Chatham Islands Anniversary 
26-28Stage Musical "The Full Monty  Director - Lynn Bushell
Musical Director - Peter Totman
This award winning Broadway musical closely follows the storyline of the smash hit movie
    
Week 48
29th November to 5th December 2010Top of Page
    

October

Week 39
27th September to 3rd October 2010Top of Page
    
Week 40
4th to 10th October 2010Top of Page
    
Week 41
11th to 17th October 2010Top of Page
    
Week 42
18th to 24th October 2010Top of Page
    
Week 43
25th to 31st October 2010Top of Page
30Traders Market/Garage Sale/Live Music Enjoy music from local musicians,quality goods from local craftspeople,bargains from the Garage Sale tables and hot food and drink. For more details or to reserve a stall phone Keith Sawyer on 06 3770717
    

September

Week 35
30th August to 5th September 2010Top of Page
    
Week 36
6th to 12th September 2010Top of Page
11Music at St Matthew's International concert organist Carlo Curley from UK presents "Organ Extravanganza". Adults $20. Students $5. 7pm
11Poverty Bay v Wairarapa Bush Sat 11 Sept, 2.30pm, More FM Rugby Park Gisborne
12Martinborough Country Market The Martinborough Country Market is held every Sunday at Jaq's Bar, New York Street from 10am until 2pm. There is a mix of fresh produce, local olive oil, pickles, jams and chutneys, local crafts, wooden toys etc. There is a cafe and bar attached where people can get coffee and snacks.
12Steam Train to visit Carterton 400 people will ride the Daffodil Express Steam Train - with red Heritage Carriages from Wellington to Carterton on Sunday 12th September 2010 - Cartertons Daffodil Carnival day. The train arrives at 1040 am & will depart for Masterton at 10.55 am returning by 1 pm (1300Hrs) Still leaving time to visit all the stall & shops in town. You can get your tickets by phoning 06 377 0631 - Masterton day or evenings - you will be able to pick them up from our home office. Purchases can also be made from Carterton information Centre Hollowaway St during their office hours.
    
Week 37
13th to 19th September 2010Top of Page
14Lake Ferry Beach Clean-Up with DOC 
Date: Tuesday 14th September
Time:10:00am - 2:00pm
Event name: Beach Clean
Join DOC staff and locals to clean up our coastline at 10am. Location: Meet at the Lake Ferry fire station. What you will need: Warm clothes, rain-coat, sunhat and water bottle Cost: Free
Snack and Orange juice provided Organised by: Department of Conservation, Masterton Contact details: Biodiversity Ranger, Sandra Burles - phone (06) 377 0700
18Steve Wrigley to perform at the Lounge Steve Wrigley one of the stars of TV3's 7 Days comedy show will perform at the Lounge Wine and Tapas Bar, Main Street in Carterton. Tickets are $15pp and are available at the Lounge. For more information phone (06) 379 6065
18Wairarapa Bush v East Coast Sat 18 Sept, 2.30pm, Trust House Memorial Park Masterton
18Dave Hadley Tyres SMOKEFEST Burnout Competition Masterton Motorplex and the good guys at Dave Hadley Tyres once again bring you the much anticipated SMOKEFEST Burnout Competition. To be held at Hood Aerodrome, South Road, Masterton from 2pm to 5pm. Gate Entry is $10, and under 14's are free. As with previous events, there are some REALLY great prizes, and classes to suit all vehicle types. For more information please contact Bob Wilton on 06 377 3803 or Tracey Cooper on 06 370 1291
18-19Made in Wairarapa Show Made in Wairarapa is a celebration of manufacturing in the Wairarapa. Sat 18 Sun 19 Sept 2010, Genesis event centre Masterton,
10am - 4pm FREE ENTRY
19NZ Conservation Week 12 - 19 September 2010 - Holdsworth Lodge Open Day - Tour the newly renovated Holdsworth Lodge. - Get information about other local DOC lodges, huts and walks. - Enter the draw to win “a night at Holdsworth’s lodge” by providing suggestions for the Holdsworth campground development plan. - Learn about pest control at Holdsworth & other biodiversity projects in the area. - Join Chris Peterson for short walks and billy tea (weather permitting) From 10am until 2pm on Sunday 19th September at Holdsworth Lodge, Mount Holdsworth Road off State Highway 2 South of Masterton. Free entry.
19Live Music at Gladstone Vineyard with Barry Saunders On the third Sunday of the month Gladstone Vineyard has live music. Barry Saunders is the guest artist this month, performing from 12pm to 3pm. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon of top notch food, award winning wine and great sounds. Bookings recommended - phone (06) 379 8563
19Greytown Music Group - Aroha Quartet to Perform The Aroha Quartet will perform music by Beethoven, Szymanowski and Tchaikovsky at 54 Wood Street in Greytown at 4pm. Adults $20pp and students $10pp. To book phone 06 304 8096 (business hours) and 06 304 9497 (Ed & Juliet Cooke, evenings). For more information contact Eric Turner on 06 379 6510
    
Week 38
20th to 26th September 2010Top of Page
25OSTARA - Alban Eiler & Tales of the Spring Equinox Ancient Ceremony & Tales of the Spring Equinox Saturday September 25th starting at 5:30pm The programme begins with the ancient Celtic (Wiccan/Druidic) ceremony of the Spring Equinox within the circle of stones. Weather permitting, observe the Sunset and Moonrise over the stones. After the ceremony, travel to the 'Left Bank' cafe at Greytown for a Spring Equinox Feast and a special presentation on the ancient legends and starlore - "Tales of the Spring Equinox" by astronomer Richard Hall.
25Green Dollar Market/Garage Sale A typical country market featuring a wide variety of stallholders selling items such as sewing and crafts, pre-loved clothes and jewelry, produce and food. Contact Keith Sawyer on 06 3770717 for more details or to reserve a stall.
25-262010 Wairarapa Spring Festival - Tinui Artists in Action Watch artists create their original work in the gardens of Willowbank Studio, the home of Barry Sears Glass, 3284 Castlepoint Road, RD 9, just before Tinui. Marquees and gazebos will be nestled amongst the rural studio environment with artists creating their original work whilst a local singer performs, food will be available to buy, there will also be a kids' painting area and other stalls from members of the Tinui Community. Stained glass, wrought iron sculpture, painting, mixed media, furniture making, jewellery, sculpture and more.
26Tui Brewery Day Excursion - Tranz Scenic Explore by Rail From the minute you climb aboard your experience begins. Travel in comfort on board the stylish Silver Fern with your hosts the Tui Brewery Girls. Leaving Wellington at 7.55am, returning at 6.38pm. Your trip takes you up the scenic Kapiti Coast to Palmerston North and through the stunning Manawatu gorge to the Tui brewery and Tui HQ in Mangatainoka.
26Tunes under the Tower Come Join us the last Sunday of every month from 11am to 3pm. Live local music in the Brewery Garden Bar Hosted by a team of Tui Brewery Girls Café, Tours & Shop all open
    
Week 39
27th September to 3rd October 2010Top of Page
29Parrots Comedy Club presents Mike King Mike King will perform at the Horse and Hound, Jackson Street in Masterton at 8pm. Great night out for the social club or a bunch of mates. Tickets $25 or $30 at the door or Show and 3 course meal for $55. Buy 10 tickets, GET ONE FREE!!! Bookings essential 06 3775033
    

August

Week 30
26th July to 1st August 2010Top of Page
    
Week 31
2nd to 8th August 2010Top of Page
7Music at St Matthew's Barry Brinson. Christchurch. "Organ at the movies". Adults $15 Students $5 . 7pm
    
Week 32
9th to 15th August 2010Top of Page
14-29Wellington's culinary festival Wellington On a Plate returns for 2010. Get your knives and forks out from 14-29 August for a tasty lineup of culinary experiences and festival events to please every palate and every budget throughout Greater Wellington (Wairarapa, Kapiti Coast, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Porirua, Wellington CBD and Suburbs)www.WellingtonOnaPlate.com
    
Week 33
16th to 22nd August 2010Top of Page
    
Week 34
23rd to 29th August 2010Top of Page
28Buller v Wairarapa Bush Sat 28 Aug, 2.30pm, Victoria Square, Westport
    
Week 35
30th August to 5th September 2010Top of Page
4Wairarapa Bush v Mid Canterbury Sat 4 Sept, 2.30pm, Trust House Memorial Park, Masterton
    

July

Week 26
28th June to 4th July 2010Top of Page
2Trust House Winter Talk Series - Architecture Art Heritage Aratoi Foundation invites you to a series of five winter talks in the Wairarapa on architecture, both old and new involving some of New Zealands leading architects and architectural commentators: Ian Athfield ARCHITECTURE, CONTEMPORARY & HERITAGE’ Ian Athfield was once the ‘enfant terrible’ of New Zealand architecture and is now a highly respected doyen of the profession. He is a Past President of the New Zealand Institute of Architects and was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 1996. Ian, a recent appointee to the Board of the NZ Historic Places Trust, will talk on his approach to heritage, heritage buildings, streetscapes, precincts and new building. Friday 2nd July, 5.30pm at Aratoi, Masterton. Dean Whiting MAORI ARCHITECTURE, ART & HERITAGE Friday 16th July, 5.30pm at Wai Art Centre, Holloway St. Carterton. Stuart Gardyne, Chris Kelly, Evzen Novak CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE Friday 30th July, 5.30pm at Anzac Hall, Featherston. Barbara Webster, Gina Jones, Tommy Honey, Karl du Fresne debate: ARCHITECTURE IS THE MOTHER OF ALL ARTS Friday 13th August, 5.30pm at Greytown Town Hall, Greytown. SKETCHES OF FRANK GEHRY: a film about his work Friday 27th August, 5.30pm at Circus Cinema, Martinborough. TICKETS $25 or $100 for 5 events. Drinks & Nibbles provided. Tickets from Aratoi Art & History Museum, Bruce Street, Masterton 06 370 0001, Martinborough i-SITE - phone 06 306 5010, Carterton, Greytown & Featherston Information Centres.
3 Wairarapa's American Independence Day Party! The Tauherenikau Tin Hut Hotel will host a country and western-themed party on July 3rd to celebrate American Independence Day on the 4th of July. This year's occasion will be marked with a special three-course American-themed meal, $30pp, available from 5.30pm, accompanied by a country band. Come dressed-up in an American theme, prizes for best costume. The night is promised to be a cosy, warm midwinter party involving lots of fun! Admission $5 cover. Book now at the Tin Hut, phone 06 308 9697.
    
Week 27
5th to 11th July 2010Top of Page
7-10All Shook Up This show is just the greatest to get you all hepped up and happy on a winter’s night. Inspired by and featuring the songs of ELVIS PRESLEY, you would have a hard job to find a better jukebox musical than this one. Dinner and show or show only tickets available. Booking Office opens 14th June 2010 at MATS Booking Counter, Helen Southey House of Travel. Phone Melva Denby for more details (06) 377 4708. Playing 2nd - 4th and 7th - 10th July 2010 at Majestic Theatre, 137 Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton. Visit www.matsmusicaltheatre.org.nz for full details. BOOK EARLY!
8School Holiday Magic Show 10.30 am, $4 per child, Parents and Caregivers free, Thursday 8th July 2010, Equippers Church, 2 Akura Rd, Masterton.
10Music at St Matthew's Royal school of Church Music Winter Choir school final service and prize giving. Choristers from throughout NZ sing. Retiring collection. 11.00am
    
Week 28
12th to 18th July 2010Top of Page
    
Week 29
19th to 25th July 2010Top of Page
    
Week 30
26th July to 1st August 2010Top of Page
    

June

Week 22
31st May to 6th June 2010Top of Page
    
Week 23
7th to 13th June 2010Top of Page
    
Week 24
14th to 20th June 2010Top of Page
    
Week 25
21st to 27th June 2010Top of Page
    
Week 26
28th June to 4th July 2010Top of Page
    

May

Week 17
26th April to 2nd May 2010Top of Page
1Open Day / Garage Sale. Come along and see what your Community Centre has to offer.1st May (9.00am start time), 170 Dixon Street, Masterton
    
Week 18
3rd to 9th May 2010Top of Page
9Open Day at Pukaha Mount Bruce Wildlife Centre Pukaha Mount Bruce Wildlife Centre is opening its doors to say a big thank you to everyone who has helped with the major fundraising for the arrival of 30 new kiwi to the centre. Members of the public are welcome, free of charge, from 9am to 4.30pm. A perfect Mothers Day treat. Activities include: 1) Ranger talk at 10am - we'll tell everyone about our new kiwi 2) Tuatara Close Encounter at 11am - get up close and personal with a living dinosaur 3) Feeding the monster eels at 1.30pm 4) The ever popular kaka feed at 3pm 5) Make time to walk the lookout track, Te Arapiki o Tawhaki 6) Experience the interactive gallery
    
Week 19
10th to 16th May 2010Top of Page
13A Taste of Italy" at Tirohana Every Thursday at Tirohana Cellars, the restaurant will transform into an Italian trattoria offering a selection of rustic Italian dishes accompanied by music and decor to provide a welcome respite from cold midweek nights. Reservations are essential - phone 06 306 9933 or click here to email
www.tirohanaestate.com
15Smokefest burnout comp  2-5pm
    
Week 20
17th to 23rd May 2010Top of Page
22Green Dollar Market/Garage Sale A typical country market featuring a range of stalls offering food and crafts,sewing and pre-loved items, plants and produce. For further details or to arrange a stall please contact Keith Sawyer on 06 3770717. Everyone welcome. 22 May between 9:30 and 12:30, Senior Citizems' Hall Carterton www.wais.org.nz
    
Week 21
24th to 30th May 2010Top of Page
    
Week 22
31st May to 6th June 2010Top of Page
4Friday night music at Pat McKenna's Left Bank Cafe in Greytown Friday night music with Pat and the boys "picking up where they left off" at the newly formed "Left Bank Music Cafe" (previously known as Cafe Trends), State Highway 2, Greytown. For more information phone Pat McKenna on 06 304 8550
4-6National Poultry & Pigeon Show to be held in Masterton The Wairarapa Poultry and Pigeon Club will host the National Show for the first time in their 100 year history, at the Solway Showgrounds, Queen's Birthday weekend 2010. More than 1700 top birds from throughout the country have been entered. Open to the public from Friday afternoon from 3pm to 8pm, Saturday from 9am to 5pm and Sunday from 9am to 12noon. $2 entry. Free seminars will be held in a marquee in front of grandstand. For more details phone Betty Matthews on (06) 377 3853 or the Club Secretary Yvonne Harvey on 06 306 9553.
4-6Music at the Lounge Audio Juice - J. Mabey, K. Walker & Co will perform on Friday night, Rob Ten Brocke on Saturday night and Hot Club Sandwich from Wellington on Sunday night (cover charge) at the Lounge Wine & Tapas Bar in Carterton from 7.30pm. For more information phone (06) 379 6065 or click here to email
www.loungewineandtapas.co.nz
5Wairarapa Farmers' Market Wairarapa's Farmers' Market is held every Saturday at the historic Solway Showgrounds in Fleet Street from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Fresh from Wairarapa paddocks to Wairarapa plates with locally produced vegetables, herbs, cheese, free range eggs, flowers, plants, artisan products, olive oil, cider, organic meat and beer, freshly prepared local foods, organic coffees and more. For more information contact John Hart on 021 043 7899 or click here to email
Wairarapa Farmers' Market
    

April

Week 13
29th March to 4th April 2010Top of Page
    
Week 14
5th to 11th April 2010Top of Page
    
Week 15
12th to 18th April 2010Top of Page
    
Week 16
19th to 25th April 2010Top of Page
24Garage Sale/Green Dollar Market  Saturday 21 November 9:30 - 12:30, St John's Hall Greytown. A typical country market featuring a wide variety of stalls including food and crafts, sewing and pre-loved items, plants and produce. Everyone welcome. For more details or to arrange a stall please ring Keith Sawyer on 06 3770717
23Music at St Matthew's ANZAC Matinee. Sights and sounds of ANZAC. Gold coin donation. 1.30pm
24Music at St Matthew's ANZAC concert. Signt of sounds of ANZAC. gold coin donation. 1.30pm
    
Week 17
26th April to 2nd May 2010Top of Page
    

March

Week 9
1st to 7th March 2010Top of Page
7 Where's Wally Team Challenge - Adventure Race  Teams of 2 or 4 work together to mountain bike, run and kayak around a course using a map to find orienteering checkpoints. Open to people aged 10+ NB children must race with an adult. Sunday 7th March, Gladstone. Phone: 06 3772029
    
Week 10
8th to 14th March 2010Top of Page
13Magoos Street Rods Annual Open House A chance for the public to see first hand the inner workings of one of New Zealand's leading hot rod shops, as featured on TV, with 20 cars currently under construction for customers from as far away as Auckland and Ashburton. Other hot rods will be attending from all over the North Island so there will be a large outdoor display also. Free admission. Charity sausage sizzle - proceeds to Hospice Wairarapa. Enquiries; Lloyd or Nathan Wilson 3770-5706. 23 Edwin Feist Place (off Ngamutawa Rd, opposite Solway Primary school)
13Garage Sale/Green Dollar Market A typical range of market goods will be on sale including food and crafts, plants and produce, sewing and preloved items. For more details or to book a stall ring Keith Sawyer on 06 3770717. Saturday 13 March 9:30 - 12:30, St Luke's Church Masterton, Everyone welcome. www.wais.org.nz
13Cross Creek Railway Society Mini-steam Festival RIDE THE RAIL at the 'Mini Steam Train' Festival Featherston Town Centre in the Wairarapa, only $2 a ride. Visiting Mini Steam Trains will be there. Fun games for your children + (Children's Playground and Skate Park opposite) stalls, raffles, food, live music. Join us we will give you a great time! For a stall contact Roz on 06 308 9642.
13-14Masterton Drag Races The drag racing competitions will be held at the Hood Aerodrome, South Road in Masterton. Times and costs to be confirmed or phone Bob on 0274 494 995 www.mastertonmotorplex.co.nz
click here to email
13-14Coup meet, Australian cars 
144WD Ralley Wairarapa Coastal Trip 4WD Ralley Wairarapa Coastal Trip – Tora, White Rock, Ngawi on Sunday, 14th March leaving at 10am from Martinborough Rugby Grounds. Registration from 9.30am on the day at $60 a vehicle. Bring your own lunch. Low 4WD may not be suitable. Fundraising for a “Mole Mate” Cancer Detection $7000 machine. Contact Terry Blacktop on 06 306 8568 or David Lawrence on 06 306 8122 for more details.
14Grand Opening of Carterton Moutain Bike Park Come along to the Grand opening of the Carterton moutain bike park with 2 beginners trails & an awesome skills course. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony as well as a sausage sizzle. Grab your bike and come along for the ride! Held at Dalefield Rd, the south end of Carterton .
    
Week 11
15th to 21st March 2010Top of Page
13Ride the rail Cross Creek Railway Society Featherston 10am saturday 13th march. stall only $10 contact Roz on 06 3089642
19Wairarapa College Gala  TBC
19Trust House Balloons Over Wairarapa Balloons from around New Zealand take part in this three-day balloon extravaganza - one of New Zealand’s most spectacular events! Friday 19 March - Sunday 21 March. Balloons launch each day at around 7.15am in a breathtaking display. Don’t miss the Trust House Night Glow on Saturday 20 March at Masterton’s Colin Pugh Sports Bowl where tethered balloons light up the night sky in a dazzling display set to music. Trust House Night Glow gate sales only, adults $5, children 12 and under $3, under 5s free, family pass $15. All events are weather dependent.
20Trust House Balloons Over Wairarapa Balloons from around New Zealand take part in this three-day balloon extravaganza - one of New Zealand’s most spectacular events! Friday 19 March - Sunday 21 March. Balloons launch each day at around 7.15am in a breathtaking display. Don’t miss the Trust House Night Glow on Saturday 20 March at Masterton’s Colin Pugh Sports Bowl where tethered balloons light up the night sky in a dazzling display set to music. Trust House Night Glow gate sales only, adults $5, children 12 and under $3, under 5s free, family pass $15. All events are weather dependent.
21Trust House Balloons Over Wairarapa Balloons from around New Zealand take part in this three-day balloon extravaganza - one of New Zealand’s most spectacular events! Friday 19 March - Sunday 21 March. Balloons launch each day at around 7.15am in a breathtaking display. All events are weather dependent. Event updates on 89.3 MoreFM from 6.30am daily and on www.nzballoons.co.nz For a full programme of events visit www.nzballoons.co.nz Take the ride of a lifetime! Get amongst the action and take a balloon ride during the festival. Contact Ballooning NZ ph 027 448 6645, or click here to email
20-21Cliff Hanger Contact:0273329481
    
Week 12
22nd to 28th March 2010Top of Page
23Music at St Matthew's Chris Powell from UK "Blackpool tower comes to town" Adults $20 Students $5. 1.30pm
    
Week 13
29th March to 4th April 2010Top of Page
    

February

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Week 5
1st to 7th February 2010Top of Page
6Waitangi Day A day to celebrate the many cultures who live in the Wairarapa on a significant day for Maori and European living in unity. Contact Click here to email or call Masterton District Council on (06) 3706305
    
Week 6
8th to 14th February 2010Top of Page
8Summer Hummer Enjoy top bands at the Colin Pugh Sports Bow. A family friendly event. TBC
9Summer Hummer Enjoy top bands at the Colin Pugh Sports Bow. A family friendly event. TBC
13Music at the Lounge Danny Spooner, an Aussie folksinger on tour in NZ will perform at the Lounge, Wine & Tapas Bar, High Street in Carterton from 8pm. $10 entry. For more information phone (06) 379 6065 or click here to email.
Music at the Lounge.
13-14The Vintage Aviator Fighter Collection The Vintage Aviator Fighter Collection will be on display at the Hood Aerodrome in South Road, Masterton, every weekend from 10am to 4pm. Guided tours at 11am,1pm and 3pm, duration 1 hour. Group tours outside these hours are available also by appointment. Over 20 WW1 & WW2 Aircraft on display. Entry: Adults $10, children $5 (under 12). For more information phone (06) 370 2304
14Charity Trail Ride for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Sign in at 8am at the Tauweru Hall - Masterton/Castlepoint Road, 12kms from Masterton, signposted at Faulknor's Service Station at the north end of Masterton. Riders briefing 9.45am, start time 10am. Adults $30, junior riders $20 (16yrs and under)and kid's track $15. Suitable for 2 wheel and quad bikes. Helmets compulsory plus suitable safety gear for the day. Terrain - morning ride approximately 50kms plus an afternoon ride of 25/30kms and there will also be a children's track on the day.
14Molenberg Subseries Run, Walk or Cycle Race The Sarah Ullmer Molenberg Subseries event is to be held again in and around Martinborough with either a 21km walk starting from the Martinborough School at 8.30am, a long course cycle (55-65kms) starting at 8.45am, mid course cycle (35-40km) at 9am, short course cycle at 9.15am (15-20km), 21km run starting at 9.30am, 5-10km walk at 9.45am, 5-10km run at 10.15am. Prizegiving at 12.30pm. Race bag pickup from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 13th February at Martinborough School in Dublin Street. Enter on line:www.molenbergsubseries.co.nz or click here to email
or phone 09 361 1230
14-15Lion Foundation Cycle Challenge The Lion Foundation Cycle Challenge from Wellington to Auckland will be passing through Masterton on the 14th and 15th of February. On Sunday they will leave Featherston at 12.30pm, go through Gladstone to Martinborough and arrive at South Belt Road in Masterton at approximately 2pm. On Monday they leave from the netball courts in Columbo Road at 9am and travel through the back roads to Pahiatua on their way to Palmerston North. There will be around 120 competitors of all ages plus their supporters for this 2010 event.
19-21WBS Masterton A&P Show WBS Masterton A&P Show is to be held at Solway Showgrounds from 9am until late on the Friday (gates open for night show at 6.30pm) and 8.30am - 5pm on the Saturday, 8.30am - 4pm on the Sunday. Costs and more details on activities to be confirmed or ring Ally O'Neill on (06) 378 6247 or click here to email or www.main-events.com
20Aorangi Forest Park Guided Mountain Bike Ride Experience a strenuous 30km (return) ride. Approx 6 hour ride. Meet at the Pinnacles campground where there will be a safety briefing and ride details. Please bring Lunch and Water (none on trail), Warm clothes, Bike repair gear, helmet, Camera! Bookings essential. DOC will provide guides and Quad support. For more infomation & bookings contact Sandra Burles 06) 377 0700 or click here to email
    
Week 7
15th to 21st February 2010Top of Page
20-21Masterton Drag Races - Central Nationals Round four of the NZ Drag Racing National championship series is on at the Hood Aerodrome, South Road in Masterton from 10am on Saturday and from 9am on Sunday. Entry $20pp. Kids 14 and under free. No dogs and no alcohol. For more information phone Bob on 0274 494 995 or www.mastertonmotorplex.co.nz
    
Week 8
22nd to 28th February 2010Top of Page
27 Green Dollar Market/Garage Sale 9:30 - 12:30 Saturday 27 February, Senior Citizems' Hall Carterton. phone: 06 - 3770717 www.ces.org.zaSaturdayTop of Page
    

January

Week 52
28th December 2009 to 3rd January 2010Top of Page
    
Week 1
4th to 10th January 2010Top of Page
9-10Xmas Drag wars Sat 6-9pm
    
Week 2
11th to 17th January 2010Top of Page
    
Week 3
18th to 24th January 2010Top of Page
23Hurricanes v Blues Super 14 Pre-Season Game There will be food stalls and a bar run by local community groups. Tickets will be limited, general admission $25pp with kids 10 and under free. Corporate tickets are also available for $100pp for an event held on the 'back paddock' which includes a guest speaker at 2 o'clock; reserved stand seating; a gourmet BBQ lunch; two Tui beers (or other refreshments); a Tui cap; Tui Brewery Girl Calendar and Tui beer at the aftermatch. Tui HQ, SH2, Mangatainoka
Tui Brewery
    
Week 4
25th to 31th January 2010Top of Page
27Small Town Big Sounds at Tui Brewery Tui Small Town Big Sounds is back for 2010. Tui is bringing home the Evermore boys to play for you alongside the iconic Kiwi great; Supergroove. The Beat Girls and our Battle of the Bands winner, Deaf Lemon, will be there plus much more! Don’t miss out on ending summer in Tui style, with great mates, family, best in NZ music and of course the best in amber nectar.
Tui Brewery
27-31Mens International Cycle Tour See top international cyclists in action on Wairarapa's roads Cycle tour
    

 

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