Apr 2010 All Events in Northland

Kaikohe Speedway 25th Easter Stampede

Saturday 3 April 2010

We will be hosting the 25th Easter Meet over the 2010 Easter weekend. There will be 3 days of hard out racing for all self proclaimed petrol heads plus live music from Vertigo on Saturday night.

Easter Friday 2nd April will see the CTRA titles and feature races and 3rd and 4th of April will be full on motorsport at its best with the conclusion of our infamous Demolition Derby on Easter Sunday which will take place straight after racing.

We have live entertainment on Both the Saturday and Sunday - with Vertigo on Saturday.

Kumara Triathlon @ Dargaville on Saturday 10 April 2010, 9:00am

Professionals Kumara Triathlon held at Kai Iwi Lakes, Dargaville.

Registrations: Date TBC at Pine Beach, Lake Taharoa

Event Briefing: 8.45am

Start time: 9am at Pine Beach, Kai Iwi Lakes. Short course event will start first followed approximately 10mins after by the long course event.

Short Course: Swim 350m, Cycle 10km, Run/Walk 3.8km Long Course: Swim 700m OR Kayak 1.5KM, Cycle 20KM, Run 8.6KM

Prizegiving: Pine Beach, Kai Iwi Lakes at the Professionals Tent, approximately 12 noon. You must be present and show your event number to claim a spot prize.

www.northlandtri.co.nz

Heritage Park Motor Show

Whangarei on Sunday 11 April 2010, 10:00am

Motor bikes and cars of all shapes, size and ages on display.

The whole park comes to life-The Museum and Kiwi House the School House and the Clarke Homestead at Heritage Park, the clubs throw open their doors and welcome visitors to see the treasures insides their sheds. From vintage tractors, stationary steam engines of all ages and sizes to radio equipment used in the war.

Train Rides - Steam and miniature

Bullock sled rides and other fun rides

Exhibitors - Food Stalls

Face painting

A fun day out for the whole family

www.whangareimuseum.co.nz

Whangarei Museum and Kiwi House: Live Days

Whangarei Museum & Kiwi House

@ Heritage Park, Whangarei on Sunday 11 April 2010, 10:00am

Heritage Park is famous for it's Live Days, a fun day out for the whole family.

The whole park comes to life - Heritage Park clubs throw open their doors and welcome visitors to see the treasures inside their sheds.

The Whangarei Museum and Kiwi House is a n indoor/outdoor museum of natural and human history, taonga Mori, live flora and fauna, historic buildings, early industrial machinery and 3km working railway.

Set on a sub tropical bush-clad 25 hectare park including a nocturnal Kiwi house, 1886 kauri homestead, 1859 chapel, 1900s school room, native bird recovery centre, astronomy society and vintage machinery restoration clubs, bush walks and waterfall.

www.whangareimuseum.co.nz

Last of the Summer Wine

Kerikeri on Sunday 11 April 2010, 11:30am to 5.30pm

Following on from the sold out 'Little Vineyards of Kerikeri 2009' The Fat Pig Vineyard is presents 'Last of the Summer Wine' an afternoon of wine food & music

8 Kerikeri Vineyards & 5 chefs showcasing the best Kerikeri has to offer - before winter sets in. Dann the Music Mann is back again with his mates and will have you dancing on the lawn.

Entry fee is $20. Pre-purchase your tickets at the Fat Pig Cellar Door only limited to 500 persons only,

www.fatpig.co.nz

Helly Hansen Cape Brett Challenge @ Russell on Saturday 17 April 2010, 8:00am

Entries are now open

Once again, you can choose from the individual, relay team and walking off-road challenges which are based along the stunning Cape Brett peninsular. We have also introduced a new walkers course offering steep and challenging terrain enjoying spectacular seascapes and masses of 400 year old Kauri trees - suited for both the beginner and advanced walkers. Click on the website link to register for this event www.capebrettchallenge.co.nz Choose Your Challenge In 2010 There are four different challenges to choose from in the 2010 Helly Hansen Cape Brett Challenge. Helly Hansen Cape Brett Challenge - 37km individual runner Explore NZ Relay Challenge - 37km 2 team runners Outdoor Action Whangamumu Classic - 17km runners We are excited to announce the addition of the Kauri Ridge 10km walk attainable for people of all shapes, sizes and ability looking for that extra bit of challenge.

www.capebrettchallenge.co.nz

NZ Offshore Powerboat Series @ Marsden Cove Marina on Saturday 24 April 2010, 3:00pm

The two races comprise the 100-Mile event featuring the Superboat and Superboat Lite classes and the 60-Mile event comprising the Super 60, Classic, Sports 60 Restricted, Sports 60 and the popular Formula Honda classes. Organisers are also planning to match a helicopter against a race boat offering yet another 'sight to see' for spectators.

www.nzoffshore.co.nz

Monster Trail Bike Ride

Dargaville on Sunday 25 April 2010, 9:00am

www.monstertrail.co.nz

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

May 2010 All Events in Northland

Bay Of Islands Country Rock Festival @ Paihia

7, 8 & 9 May 2010, 9:00am

This popular festival attracts 2500 visitors each day and with over 60 acts and 130 musicians from United States, Australia & New Zealand. This is the most popular festival of its type in the country. Multiple venues across the weekend, along with street musicians and line dancing. Contact: Shirley May on 09 404 1063 or maysplace@actrix.co.nz

www.country-rock.co.nz

Northern Crossing Multisport Challenge @ Kerikeri

Friday 14 May 2010

Saturday 15 May 2010

A challenging but achievable one day multisport event across the mid north. Run, kayak, bike, run the 100 km course. The Northern Crossing Multisport Challenge and a supporting Duathlon. Run, Kayak, Bike, Run are scheduled for 15 May 2010.

Registration and safety briefing for all entrants begins at 3 pm on Friday 14 May with the Northern Crossing starting at 8 am Saturday 15 May and the Duathlon one hour later.

Both events offer individuals and teams the challenge of crossing the scenic and historic course from the Hokianga Heads to the Kerikeri Basin.

The event involves a number of small communities and is a charity fund raiser in support of the Northland Rescue Helicopter and Rotary youth programs. Contact: Martin Macpherson 09 401 6664 macphersonm.j@xtra.co.nz

www.northerncrossing.co.nz

Puff and Pull Carnival @ Kawakawa on Sunday 16 May 2010, 10:00am

This is a Rotary Club of Bay Of Islands fundraising project for the Bay Of Islands Vintage Railway, A fantastic fun day in Kawakawa involving a sponsored walk, teams pulling Gabriel, Guinness World Record attempt and Carnival activities. This will be the 4th time for this iconic event. In 2009 it attracted 4,000 people and 2010 looks to be even bigger. There will be the sponsored walk, which attracted over 400 children in 2009 and the pulling of the vintage steam engine Gabriel by school teams and adult community teams. And Levi Vaoga, the Mitre 10 ""Big is Good"" man will be back to attempt a world record pull of Gabriel. He failed in 2009 but is sure he will manage it this time. A fun day for everybody in Northland. Contact: Frank Leadley 09 402 7650 fax 09 402 7650 17 English Bay Rd, Opua Email frankleadley@xtra.co.nz

www.bayofislandsvintagerailway.org.nz

Waipoua Forest Fun Run & Walk 2010

Opononi on Sunday 16 May 2010, 10:00am

Take this unique opportunity to run or walk through the Waipoua Forest home to the ancient Kauri.

This year is in its 3rd year and numbers are limited to 350 so book early. The course starts at Tane Mahuta Car Park on SH12 and finishes at the Waipoua Forest Visitors Centre.

The 12km course is mainly downhill with some flat. 10km on SH12 and then the last 2km is on a bush track with a shallow river ford near the end of the 2km. If there has been heavy rain the last 2km will be on unsealed road. The event organiser will make this decision based on conditions on the day of the event.

Start times will be staggered by category entered. The runners will start at 10am. The fast walkers soon after and, the casual walkers will follow directly behind them.

All participants must catch a bus to the start of event. Free buses will depart from

Opononi/Omapere/Waimamaku

The Finish Line Car Park - Waipoua Forest Visitors Centre

Entrants will be taken to the start area. Prize giving will be held at the Waipoua Forest Visitor Centre after the last participant finishes - approximately 1pm.

There will be spot prizes - participants can check the list available at the finish line and collect a prize if their number corresponds. For the major prizes participants must be present at prize giving and show event number to collect prizes.

As this is a fun event, no times or placings will be recorded - but we will be having special prizes for the first adult female, adult man and first youth across the finish line - these first place participants will be gifted a native tree to be planted in the Waipoua Forest.

Food and refreshments will be available to buy at the end of the race.

The Waipoua Forest fun run & walk is a very unique opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of our majestic Waipoua Kauri forest as well as perhaps aim for a personal best over 12km.

http://res.nz.eventdirector.net/SPNOR/SITES/101/default.asp?PageID=19573

Diamonds and Ice Bridal Expo

Forum North on Sunday 30 May 2010

Northland's biggest bridal event. More than 60 exhibitors showcasing everything you need for a memorable day.

For further information check out www.eventnorth.co.nz or phone Diana Sharp 09 437 7965

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

Paihia Fun Run

30th May ASB Fun/Run Walk Paihia

Part of the Run/Walk Series organised by Sport Northland. Starting on Paihia Water Front and on through the beautiful Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Lots of great spot prizes and each Northland adult who enters the event will go into the draw in November, to win a Mazda 2 supplied by Pacific Motor Group Whangarei (conditions apply). www.runwalkseries.co.nz for more information. Contact: Emma Rankin Phone: 09 470 3222 Email:emmar@sportnorth.co.nz

Website: www.runwalkseries.co.nz

June Events

Throughout June Matariki Celebrations, Northland wide

Celebrate the Maori New Year, Matariki, in Northland. A whole host of events will be taking place throughout June from art and indigenous food festivals to tree plantings and theatre.

Matariki is a time when we celebrate the unique place in which we live and give respect to the land we live on. It is celebrated with education, remembrance and the planting of new trees and crops signalling new beginnings. Matariki was the optimum time for new harvests, and ceremonial offerings to the land-based gods Rongo, Uenuku and Whiro to ensure good crops for the coming year. It was also seen as a perfect time to learn about the land we live on and to remember whakapapa (ancestry) who have passed from this world to the next and the legacy they left behind. Phone: 09 403 7504 or Email: info@taitokerau.co.nz. www.taitokerau.co.nz/matariki

International Rally of NZ

3rd & 4th June International Rally of Whangarei,

This is the third consecutive international rally in Whangarei forming round three of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship, and the final in the Pacific Cup sub-section of this series, and round three of the 2009 New Zealand Rally Championship. More than 70 rally drivers and their teams are expected from New Zealand, Australia, New Caledonia, Japan, Indonesia and India. An exhilarating experience for spectators and competitors on the roads in both the Whangarei and Kaipara Districts. The event has a ceremonial start and finish at Whangarei's Town Basin in the city. Phone 09 276 0882 Fax: 09 276 0881. www.rallywhangarei.co.nz

Waipu Winter festival

Winter@waipu is a festival of events in Waipu over the winter season, showcasing what Waipu and the subtropical north has to offer as a winter destination. Events on the calendar include caving, Scottish Country Dancing, local market days, top golfing tournaments, poetry and drama events, an open day on a local marae. Waipu offers a variety of top quality accommodation - from family cabins to luxury lodges and everything in between. Waipu - the Celtic heart of Bream Bay has a strong Scottish heritage; the sign as you enter the village says: Ceud Mile Failte: A hundred thousand welcomes. Come and visit, a warm welcome awaits you. Website www.breambay.co.nz Contact Rosemary Neave ph 09 432 1234 or mobile 027 2890383

NZ Golf Men's Mid Amateur Golf Championship - Kerikeri

5, 6 & 7 June 2010

NZ Golf Men's Mid-Amateur Golf Championship will be played at the Kerikeri Golf Club, Queens Birthday weekend, (June 5th -7th), hosted by PaR nz Golfing Holidays with the sanction of NZ Golf.

The format includes 36 holes for qualifying before players are split into divisions of 16 for match-play competition.

Considered one of the jewels of New Zealand's Northland, it is a championship course. The meticulously maintained 6,101-metre (6,650- yard) course makes wonderful use of the contours sculpted by the Puketotara Stream and the Kerikeri River, and provides beautiful views of New Zealand native bush and birds.

The signature 13th hole is a 120-metre par 3 over a steep drop to a generous green well protected by bunkers and water hazards, with a sweep of the river on the back of the green.

For more details refer www.parnz.co.nz or contact denise@parnz.co.nz

Dunkleys Great NZ Craft Show

ASB Leisure Centre, ASB Lounge, Whangarei

11, 12 & 13 June 2010

For those who make crafts and those who just love to buy them - Dunkley's Great New Zealand Craft Shows are New Zealand's most popular and exciting craft events.

2010 will be Dunkleys' 28th year of organising New Zealand's largest and most popular craft shows. To date we have held over 365 shows and attracted more than 3.9 million visitors. Craft sales are in excess of $97 million.

Shows are held at locations throughout the country from Whangarei to Invercargill, giving craft-lovers everywhere the chance to meet directly with our nation's most talented craftspeople. For further details, phone (03) 348 0572, shows@dunkleys.co.nz or check out www.craftshows.co.nz