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DECEMBER 2009 | JANUARY 2010| FEBRUARY 2010 | MARCH 2010 | REGULAR MONTHLY EVENTS
Tai Tokerau Northland is host to many
exciting and unique events throughout the year. Our events calendar below
is updated regularly. Enjoy!
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14th
Dec 2009 -
14th Mar 2010
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POU TAHARUA : The Flagstaff Exhibition
Russell Museum, 2 York Street, Russell 0202
HISTORIC FLAGSTAFF PIECES ON DISPLAY Nearly
165 years after the last of four flagpoles
erected on Maiki Hill, Kororareka was felled
by Ngapuhi Rangatira Hone Heke and his
warriors, remaining pieces of these pou come
together in Pou Taharua.
Contact Details
Contact: Marsha Davis
Phone: +64 9 403 7701
Fax: 09 403 7701
Postal: 2 York Street, Russell 02
Email: curator@russellmuseum.org.nz
Website: www.russellmuseum.org.nz
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18th
Dec 2009 -
24th Jan 2010 |
International Open Print Show-Selected
Art At Wharepuke 190 Kerikeri Road
Kerikeri
Art at Wharepuke is exhibiting an open
printmaking show specially selected from
artists around the world. The exhibiton runs
from the 18th Dec until the 24th Jan. Open 7
days from 9am until dusk. Free entry.
Contact Details
Contact: Tania Booth and Mark Graver
Phone: 09 4078933
Postal: 190 Kerikeri road, Kerike
Email: info@art-at-wharepuke.co.nz
Website: www.art-in-newzealand.co.nz
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| 20th
Dec |
Waipu Community Christmas Carols
Waipu Community Carols are said to be the
most enthusiastic in Northland.
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| 24th
Dec |
Waipu Christmas Parade
7pm Christmas Eve. The Waipu Christmas
Parade is one of the few that actually
happens on Christmas Eve. The town is a
buzz, as many locals come home for Christmas
and holiday makers come to town.
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Dec |
Christmas Day Lunch
Magnolia House, 1369 S.H. 10, Kerikeri
A Christmas Day menu with traditional
favourites, 11.30am until 2.30pm on December
25th, BYO, plated entree followed by buffet
meal and desserts. Bistro and dining rooms
are set beside the vineyard and among the
gardens at Magnolia House, Kerikeri. Prepare
to be spoilt by your hostess Cedar Corban,
and the menu created especially for this
years Christmas Day.
Bookings are essential.Email or phone for
menu and further details
Contact Details
Contact: Cedar Corban
Phone: 09 4017944
Postal: 1369 S.H 10 Kerikeri
Email: info@magnoliahouse.co.nz
Website: www.magnoliahouse.co.nz
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| 31
Dec |
New Years Eve Fireworks Extravaganza
Paihia, Russell, Waitangi,
Midnight New Years Eve @ Paihia, Russell,
Waitangi. A great atmosphere with locals,
visitors and families all enjoying
themselves!
Contact Details
Contact: Anika
Phone: 09 407 5574
Email: anikawhapshott@slingshot.co.nz
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| 31
December |
FREE New Years Eve Jazz & Blues
Festival, Concert on the Canal
Marsden Cove, One Tree Point, Whangarei
Harbour
Marsden Cove is putting on a free New Years
Eve concert in the marina with a great
fireworks display. Live bands including
renowned Soul/Blues guitarist Billy TK
Junior will be performing on a floating
stage. It will be the perfect place to
safely moor and enjoy the music and
celebrate New Years Eve. The licensed
Waterline bar and cafe will be open late
along with the off licence store. Starting
5pm until midnight
Contact Details
Contact: Michelle
Phone: 09 432 7740
Website: www.marsdencove.co.nz
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| 31
December |
Live Entertainment @ Mangawhai Tavern,
Mangawhai
NEW YEARS EVE
This year the Mangawhai Tavern is turning it
on! There will be a line up of 5 top bands
with something for everyone. The
celebrations will start at 4.00pm through to
1.00am come & party 2010 in at the
Tavern!
LITTLE BUSHMAN, dDub, THE MANAGERS,TEMPIST
FUGIT,LOCALIZE Tickets $55.00
Contact Gillian Houser 09 431 4505
or www.mangawhaitavern.co.nz
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| 1st
January |
Waipu Caledonian Games
The Waipu Games is the largest event of its
kind in New Zealand. The 138th games will be
held at Caledonian Park, gates open at
9.30am Bring the family for a fun filled day
of entertainment, tradition, culture &
heritage. See New Zealand's finest Highland
dancers, pipers & Heavyweights in
action. Dancing, piping, drumming, field
events, athletics, music, culture &
heritage & much more.
Contact Wayne Laurence by phone 09
437 2881 or email admin@highlandgames.co.nz
www.highlandgames.co.nz
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January |
Axemen's Carnival at Opononi
An all day event. Treasure hunts, children's
activities, food, chopping displays by the
world's greatest axemen and women.
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| 2
January |
Opononi Fishing Competition
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| 3rd
- 10th January |
Paihia Summer Festival
The Paihia Summer Festival, running
throughout the 10 days will be various
different FREE events for visiting and local
families to get involved in. Sandcastle
competition, Monster Mural,Mystery Trail,
Jandal Throwing, classic Games, kids fishing
tournament, Hip Hop Workshop also there will
be prizes and lots and lots of fun, for more
details of specific times and dates for the
events please refer to website. Lots of free
family friendly fun. Sponsored by Business
Paihia and many other local businesses!
Contact: Anika 09 407 5574 Email: anikawhapshott@slingshot.co.nz
Website: www.paihianz.co.nz/events
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| 5th
January |
Summer Festival Ruakaka Races
Ruakaka Racecourse, Peter Snell Drive,
Ruakaka
Gates open 9am. The fun starts at 11am. Gate
charge $10 per adult. Children under 18
free. 15 races of gallops and trots, live
band Nubeat in the garden bar, large food
court, free kids entertainment, Ballistic
Blondes sky-dive onto the track, Kidz Carts
pony races, Tug of War, Punters Club, Big
screen
Contact: Karen 09 432 7249 Email: whangareirc@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.ruakakaracing.co.nz
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| 7th
January |
The Drifters
Mangonui Hotel, 112 Waterfront Road,
Mangonui
Six years running, the Drifters have brought
their own sense of vocal magic and groove to
Mangonui. Complete with backing band
Transfer you will be thoroughly entertained.
Every year is a sell out so secure your
ticket now! Just $20 and available from the
Mangounui Hotel, the show starts at 8.30
p.m. Limited door sales.
Contact: Ellen Reid Phone: 09 406
0003
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| 9th
January |
Kaikohe A P & H Summer Show
Kaikohe Showgrounds & Equestrian Centre,
cnr Ngawha Spr
Country comes to Town. Events include
Equestrian, Livestock, Small animals &
rare breeds, Indoor exhibits, Lots of
outside entertainment, Hokianga Country
Music Club, Puha Bandidos Accoustic Street
Band, Magicians, Side Shows galore, Trade
sites, Food stalls. 9am start at corner of
Ngawha Springs Rd & State Highway 12,
Kaikohe.
Contact: Margaret Osborne 09 401
2400 Email: kaikohe.show@yahoo.co.nz
Website: www.ras.org.nz
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| 9th
January |
Kaipara Music Festival
Tara Lodge, 631 Tara Rd, Mangawhai
In its 4th year, the Kaipara Music Festival
has moved to the Long Lawn at Tara Lodge, so
bring your picnic & a blanket &
settle down to listen to the best of blues
& jazz that the Kaipara has to offer,
the Joe Carbery Swingtet, the Maura Flower
Trio, the Black Swamp Project & rising
star Karam David, amongst others. Gates open
at 1pm for 2pm start. Close 7pm. Tickets
available through i-ticket.co.nz
Contact: Liz Holsted 09 431 4730
Email: info@taralodge.co.nz
Website: www.taralodge.co.nz
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| 9th
- 10th January |
Mid Northern Rodeo
Rodeo Grounds, Kokopu Block Road,
Maungatapere
Starting 10am both days the Mid Northern
Rodeo is a great day out for the whole
family! Calf riding for the kids. Lots of
car parking, full bar and refreshments
available with a BBQ and entertainment on
Saturday Night. $15 Adults or $25 2 day
pass. $5 per child.
Contact: Dianna Bradshaw 021 367
546 Email: diannab@nrc.govt.nz
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| 10th
January |
Whangarei Live day - Celebrating Summer,
Whangarei
Whangarei Museum & Kiwi House @ Heritage
Park 500 State Highway
Details to be advised
Contact: Irene Hamlin 09 438 9630 irene@whangareimuseum.co.nz
Website: www.whangareimuseum.co.nz
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| 15-18th
January |
Exhibition Kerikeri Patchwork &
Quilters Club Annual Exhibition
Kingston House, Hone Heke Road, Kerikeri
Kerikeri Patchwork & Quilters Exhibition
held at Kingston House, Hone Heke Road,
Kerikeri From Friday 15 January 2010 to
Monday 18 January 2010 from 10am to 4pm
daily Admission $2
Contact: Jane Taylor 09 407 9846
Email: aljata@igrin.co.nz
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| 16th
January |
Northland Buskers Festival
Whangarei Town Basin Dent Street
From 12.00 until 5.00pm the Town Basin
waterfront will be alive with stage
entertainment and many roving performers. A
fun family day out including buskers,
clowns, stilt walkers, face painting,
balloon sculpting and static performers.
From 5.00pm until dusk with music, circus
and comic acts with a grand finale light and
fire show. This will be a memorable family
Festival providing a forum for performers to
showcase their talents.
If you are interested in performing in
the festival please email buskersfest@yahoo.co.nz
Contact: Maureen Baker Email: buskersfest@yahoo.co.nz
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January |
Bay of Islands Sailing Week
Opua Marina
Tuesday 19 January 2010 is Registration Day,
followed by three days of Racing. 2010 is
the 8th Year for the Bay of Islands Sailing
Week, where racing boats from all over the
North Island compete in a selection of
divisions.
Contact: Ray Haslar 09 4073092
Email: haslar@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.bayofislandssailingweek.org.nz
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| 22
Jan - 24 Jan |
5th Northland Circus Festival
Kai Iwi Lakes Campground
Circus Teachers from across the world,
circus enthusiasts,young and old(er) come
together at the beautiful shores of Kai Iwi
Lakes for this 3 day family festival, now in
its 5th year. Renegade shows, public
show/Performances and Circus Olympics Costs
$ 50 for a 3 day Pass Camping is additional
$ 10 per night Adult and $5 per night child
Contact: Claudia Guthrie 09 439
5152 Email: info@circuskumarani.co.nz
Website: www.circuskumarani.co.nz
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| 29th
Jan - 28th Feb |
Bay of Islands Arts Festival
Various location in the Bay of Islands
Presenting Fourteen Fabulous acts, eleven
New Zealand and four international at the
2010 Bay of Islands Arts Festival Including
Nimby Opera, performing The Cunning Little
Vixen, Kiwi band Elemeno P, Te Radar and the
Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra
followed by the Le Baraillec Trio from
Paris, then Chile, South Africa and
Argentina. Plus much more! Also Street
Carnival on Saturday 13 February with local
and national performers. Variety Concert on
Saturday 13 February, involving a range of
local artists in music and dance. Music in
the Domain to celebrate Valentines Day
Sunday February 14. Workshops attached to
shows, a touring programme, Impromptu Acts,
Visual Arts activities and displays will
flow through the Festival Month.
Contact: Daniel Manning 09 407
9055
Email: 3xlproduction@gmail.com
Website: www.boiartsfestival.co.nz
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| 30th
- 31st January |
Ngapuhi Festival 2010
Kaikohe Stadium
Performances will include Local Kapa Haka
groups as well as an exciting line up of
nationally and internationally recognised
and extremely talented Maori performers. The
talent line up includes Anika Moa and her
soulful sound while the hit new reggae
sensation Sweet & Irie who have become
familiar faces at the top of the New Zealand
charts with their hit singles My Gurl and
Sweet & Irie are sure to get the crowd
moving. 1814 have made a name for themselves
in New Zealand and overseas and this
talented home-grown, 8 piece roots reggae
combination will also take to the stage.
Ruia Aperehama, Big Belly Women, Herbs,
Souljah, Akareta and the Boys are just some
of the amazing talent who have signed up to
perform and support this auspicious event.
To top it all off a well known widely loved
hot group that is taking the world by storm
will close off the festival with a memorable
performance and to add a bit of excitement
they chosen to remain a mystery until the
festival hits town.
Contact: Kathy Higginson 09 401
5530
Website: www.ngapuhifestival.tepahi.com
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| 31
January |
Concert at the Station Kawakawa
Kawakawa Railway Station
This event will feature a wide range of
Northlands musical and performance talents.
Bring your own seating, sit in the unique
setting of a concert at a functioning
railway yard, and enjoy some of the great
talent Northland has to offer.
Contact: Frank Leadley 09 402 7650
Email: frankleadley@xtra.co.nz
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| 4th
- 6th February |
Waitangi Day Festival
A fun, 3 day Family festival leading into
Waitangi day. Sports and entertainment
events designed for the entire family, from
kiddie Olympics to team events and leading
music acts and concerts. At the Waitangi
Treaty Grounds and its surrounds.
Contact: Dinnese Bremner on 402
7437 ext 217 or email enterprise@waitangi.net.nz
Check out their website, www.waitangi.net.nz
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| 6th
February |
Waitangi
Day Festival
At 5.30am the nation's birthday begins in
prayerful mood at the Whare Runanga. A lone
piper will greet the dawn at the country's
largest Naval flagstaff to begin a day of
sports, ceremony and community family fun.
Entertainers will celebrate the diversity of
New Zealand through the performing arts
throughout the grounds and on the Hobson's
Beach/Maikuku stage. At noon a 21-gun salute
and the Band of the Royal New Zealand Navy
will fill the clifftop Treaty Grounds with
traditional ceremony. The Beat Retreat
ceremony will formally close the day at the
flagstaff at 5pm, then at 7:30pm a free
concert will gather crowds again to the
stage at Hobson's Beach.
Contact: Michael Hooper on +64 9
4027437 ext 217 or email korero@waitangi.net.nz
Website www.waitangi.net.nz
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| 7th
February |
More FM Winery Tour
Tutukaka Marina, Tutukaka
5pm until 10pm. Tim Finn, Bic Runga, Dave
Dobbyn, Che Fu & Boh Runga. Early bird
tickets $70 The MORE FM Winery Tour is a
distinctly New Zealand experience. The Tour
delivers the best concert opportunity
possible in environments that combine some
of our most spectacular scenery with the
vibe of this countrys creative energy,
making a platform for fans to enjoy the best
live music, wine, food and environment that
NZ has to offer. The More FM Winery Tour
really is a unique concert going experience.
Contact: More FM Winery Tour 09
887 1004 Website: www.winerytour.co.nz
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| 19th
- 21st February |
Whangarei Garden Discovery &
Sculpture and Garden Art Exhibition
Venues in the Whangarei District
Whangarei Garden Discovery runs from 19
until 20 February and Whangarei Sculpture
and Garden Art Exhibition from 19 until 21
February A weekend of stunning gardens in
Maunu, Maungatapere, Poroti, Kensington,
Kamo, Kauri, Onerahi & Parua Bay. Adult
fee $25, Earlybird fee $20 if tickets
purchased before March 1st, Children under
14 years $5, under 2 years Free.
Contact: Whangarei Garden
Discovery 09 437 7210
Email: info@gardendiscovery.org.nz
Website: www.gardendiscovery.org.nz
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| 20th
February |
Rock on Vine
Vine Street, Whangarei
Headling band Elemeno P! Tahuna Breaks,
Batucada Sound Machine, The Gridlock
Project, Kurfew, & Digital DJ. Sumo
wrestling, Hammer strike, Dunking Tank,
Mechanical Bull, Bouncy Boxing &
Gladiators. This is an R18 event.
Contact: Tickets from Musicor
Phone: 09 438 7534
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| 27th
February |
Jazz at Sunset
Tara Lodge, 631 Tara Rd, Mangawhai
Last summers Nairobi Trio concert was so
well received that we have booked them again
for another afternoon of fun, music &
dancing. Nairobi Trio need no introduction
to NZ they ARE jazz and blues. Bring your
picnic nibbles and a blanket. Lochiel Wine
for sale. 4pm until 7pm. Gates open 3pm
Contact: Liz Holsted 09 431 4730 Email: info@taralodge.co.nz
Website: www.taralodge.co.nz
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| 4th
- 6th March |
Northland Field Days Dargaville
Cnr Awakino Point East Road, SH 14,
Dargaville
Gates open daily 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. The
Northland Field Days is the 'Friendly Field
Days' with recent surveys indicating that
94% of visitors expressing their wish to
return the following year. Live
entertainment,Competitions: logger sports,
tractor pull. Daily demonstrations: cutting
horses; dog trials. Attractions: mini go
carts; helicopter rides;- fun for all the
family to enjoy. Visit our Market Area
choose from a wide selection of food and
beverages or have a well deserved rest in
our seated picnic area.
Contact: Rae Middleton 09 439 8998
Email: nthfield@igrin.co.nz
Website: www.northlandfielddays.co.nz
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| 7th
- 14th March |
Seaweek - Fish for the Future!
Around Northland
NZAEE Seaweek is an annual national
celebration of the sea, with events and
activities held throughout NZ. Northland
activities will be held around the reigon,
throughout the week, with details listed on
the Seaweek website www.seaweek.org.nz.
There is a focus on fishing this year with
the theme Fish for the Future! Competitions,
involvement, learning and lots of fun.
Contact: Samara Nicholas 09
4338205 Email: samara@ubernet.co.nz
Website: www.seawweek.org.nz
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| 23rd
March |
Around NZ Air Safari
Kaitaia Aerodrome
You're invited to visit the aerodrome to
meet the pilots, view the aeroplanes - about
75 - and enjoy the spirit of the air safari.
Contact: Karen Groome 0276 333 662
Email: karen.groome@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.flyingnz.co.nz
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Steam Train Rides, Kawakawa
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
1st - 31st January
5th - 26th February
5th - 28th March
Go on a 30 minute round trip on a vintage
steam train. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at
11am, 12 noon, 1pm and 2pm.
The train runs from the Station to the other
end of town over the first two bridges and
back again. This is a little over 3Km and
each journey is about a thirty minute round
trip. Fares are $8 Adults & $3
Children.
Contact: Mike Bradshaw 0211 712
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mikethesteam@hotmail.com
www.bayofislandsvintagerailway.org.nz
Hikurangi Country Market
9th & 23rd January
13th & 27th February
13th & 28th March
The Hikurangi Country Market is a community
event held on the 2nd Saturday of every
month except October and December. The
October market is held at Labour Weekend and
the December market is held in conjunction
with the Hikurangi Christmas Parade on the
first Saturday of December. Stallholders
sell everything from plants, bric a brac,
arts, crafts and the like. We would like the
market to grow and are always interested in
new stalls. Stall fees are $8.00
Contact: Paulette Crowther Phone:
09 433 8537 Fax: 09 433 8537
Email: paulettec@orcon.net.nz
Secondhand Markets on Sundays in
Whangarei
3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st January
7th, 14th, 21st, 28th February
7th, 14th, 21st, 28th March
Got something to Sell? Want to find huge
bargains? Come to the John Street Sunday
Markets. Every Sunday. Undercover. If you
have too many lemons on the tree or a whole
garage of sports gear to sell this is the
place to do it! Everything from hand crafts
to a jeep has been bought and sold at the
John Street Sunday Markets. New Winter Hours
are 9am till 1pm. Stalls only $10 no need to
book just drive on in to sell. Great place
to sell lots or surplus stock too!
Corner of John and Robert Streets
Contact: Nickie Muir 021 2085 201, nickie.muir@clear.net.nz
Towai Hotel Pub Quiz, Towai
27th January
24th February
31st March
Last Wednesday of every month Fun and
informal pub quiz including general
knowledge, music, and picture rounds. Open
to teams of up to four. Family friendly. $2
entry per person. Quiz starts at 7pm and
finishes by 9pm. Restaurant, cafe and bar
facilities available throughout evening.
Contact: Claire Davies 09 4334900
Email: towaihotel@xtra.co.nz
Sunday Jam, Towai
31st January
28th February
28th March
All welcome. BYO Instruments. Every Last
Sunday of the month. Playing from 3pm.
Informal afternoon jam session open to all
interested musicians and vocalists. Range of
genres welcome. Come along to take part or
just listen while you enjoy the cafe/bar in
a beautifully renovated historic country
pub.
Contact: Claire Davies 09
4334900 Email: towaihotel@xtra.co.nz
Live Entertainment @ Mangawhai Tavern,
Mangawhai
Every Friday & Saturday
Friday 1 January -THE REVOLVERS 3.00pm -
7.00pm Free entry
Saturday 2 & 3 January - FAT FREDDY'S
DROP Tickets $55.00
Monday 4 January - HIKOIKOI
Tuesday 5 January - SUMMER 80'S PARTY WITH
THE MONROE'S 8.30pm Door sales $10.00
Wednesday 6 January - Outdoor concert TBA
Thursday 7 January -THE TOP TWINS,Don
McGlashan & the Seven Sisters, A very
special evening at the Tavern
A Reserve table seating $75.00(Front row -
limited number)
B Reserve theatre style seating $65.00
(limited number)C Reserve open area/picnic
tables $45.00
Friday 8 January-1814 9.00pm Tickets $22.50
Friday 15 January -Outdoor concert TBA
Saturday 16 January-THE ROLLING STONES and
the limelight express party band 8.30pm
Tickets $25.00
Friday 22 January - DRAGON Outdoor concert.
Doors open 7.00pm
Saturday 23 January - JAY SPECTRE 9.00pm
Friday 29 January - Midnight Youth, Dane
Rumble, Pistol Youth 8.30pm Tickets $30.00
Saturday 6 February - TAHUNA BREAKS 9.00pm
Friday 12 February - SONS OF ZION, 9.00pm
Saturday 6 March -KATCHAFIRE9.00pm
Contact: Gillian Houser 09 431
4505 or www.mangawhaitavern.co.nz
Sunday Jazz @ Sahara Restaurant
Sahara Restaurant, 2 Franklin Rd Paparoa
3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st January
7th, 14th, 21st, 28th February
7th, 14th, 21st, 28th March
Sunday Jazz every Sunday with Joe Carbery
Jazz Trio
Contact: Alun
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