Your Directory of Events, Services, Organisations and Information
about the Wairarapa, New Zealand
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2010
July
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| 2 | Trust 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.
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| 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.
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| 7-10 | All 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!
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| 8 | School Holiday Magic Show 10.30 am, $4 per child, Parents and Caregivers free, Thursday 8th July 2010, Equippers Church, 2 Akura Rd, Masterton.
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| 10 | Music 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 |
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| 7 | Music at St Matthew's Barry Brinson. Christchurch. "Organ at the movies". Adults $15 Students $5 . 7pm |
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| 14-29 | Wellington'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
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| 28 | Buller v Wairarapa Bush Sat 28 Aug, 2.30pm, Victoria Square, Westport |
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| 4 | Wairarapa Bush v Mid Canterbury Sat 4 Sept, 2.30pm, Trust House Memorial Park, Masterton |
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| 11 | Music at St Matthew's International concert organist Carlo Curley from UK presents "Organ Extravanganza". Adults $20. Students $5. 7pm |
| 11 | Poverty Bay v Wairarapa Bush Sat 11 Sept, 2.30pm, More FM Rugby Park Gisborne |
| 12 | Martinborough 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. |
| 12 | Steam 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. |
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| 14 | Lake 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 |
| 18 | Steve 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 |
| 18 | Wairarapa Bush v East Coast Sat 18 Sept, 2.30pm, Trust House Memorial Park Masterton |
| 18 | Dave 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 |
| 18-19 | Made 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 |
| 19 | NZ 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. |
| 19 | Live 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 |
| 19 | Greytown 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 |
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| 25 | OSTARA - 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. |
| 25-26 | 2010 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. |
| 26 | Tui 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. |
| 26 | Tunes 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 |
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| 29 | Parrots 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 |
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| 28 | Chatham Islands Anniversary |
| 26-28 | Stage 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 |
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| 17 | Southland Anniversary |
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2011
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| 1 | New Years Day |
| 2 | Day after New Years Day |
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| 24 | Wellington Anniversary |
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February
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| 31 | Auckland Anniversary |
| 31 | Nelson Anniversary |
| 6 | Waitangi Day |
| 6 | Wairarapa Racing Club Wairarapa Racing Club hold their 2 meetings on the 2nd of January and 6th of February 2011 |
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| 19 | Lion Foundation Wellington to Auckland 7 day cycle challenge Sunday Feb 13 to Saturday 19th 2011. |
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| 14 | Taranaki Anniversary |
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| 21 | Otago Anniversary |
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April
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| 9 | Easter Monday |
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| 22 | Good Friday |
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| 25 | ANZAC Day |
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October
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| 21 | Hawkes Bay Anniversary |
| 22 | Labour Day |
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November
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| 31 | Marlborough Anniversary |
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| 12 | Canterbury Anniversary |
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| 26 | South Canterbury Anniversary |
| 27 | Rotary Club of Carterton's Annual Christmas Parade Rotary Club of Carterton's Annual Christmas Parade is to be held on saturday at 12:30pm |
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December
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| 29 | Westland Anniversary |
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| 25 | Christmas Day |
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2011
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