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December
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| 1 to 2 | Drag Racing Masterton Motorplex, Hood Airdrome, Masterton
Check out www.mastertonmotorplex.co.nz |
| 1 | Christmas Carols Wairarapa Singers
St Luke's Union Church, Masterton at 7:30pm |
| Perennial Garden Cutting "Totara Hills"- Route 52, 11381, 5 minutes south Pongaroa village on left from 9.30am to 11.30am.
Register attendance with: Tina 06-374-5055, before Monday 26th Nov. Cost $5.00. |
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| 2 | Christmas Carols Wairarapa Singers
St Luke's Anglican Church Greytown at 2.30pm |
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| 4 | Advanced Facilitation Training Workshop Education Centre, 22 Dixon St, Masterton from 9am to 4pm
This course is for individuals who are interested in developing their facilitation skills so they are more effective when leading family meetings, discussions and forums in the course of their work. With tutor Aly McNicol. Cost $120. To register please phone Kim at REAP 06-377-1379 or 0800 WAI REAP (927-7327) |
| Dealing with the Aftermath - Responding to the Impact of Suicide in a Community
Wairarapa District Health Board, Board Room, Blair Street, Masterton from 9.00am to 4.30pm Day one of a two Day Training Workshop presented by Regional Suicide Postvention Response Regional Public Health. You will need to be comitted to attending both days. Cost is free. Registration closes Friday 30 November and is essential as numbers are limited. Tracey Winmill, PO Box 58, Masterton. Phone 06 370 5020. Email Click here |
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| 6 | Inland Revenue fortnightly Visit The Wairarapa Community Law Centre,
Ground Floor, Departmental Building Chapel St, Masterton between 10am & 3pm
For General tax queries including Family Assistance. For more information please phone 0800 227 773. Alternatively, you can phone the Wairarapa Community Law Centre on 06-377-4134 and make an appointment to talk with us. |
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| 8 | Garage Sale/Green Dollar Market St John's Hall, Greytown 9:30 - 12:00
A wide range of goods on sale at stalls run by G$ members and visiting stallholders. Ring Keith Sawyer 06 3770717 for further details. Check out... www.ces.org.za |
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| 9 | Soundz Like Summer Youth Centre, 365 Queen St, Masterton at 4 to 8pm
Food, Music, Refreshments, Giveaways etc. Free entry |
| Wellington Vs Hawke's Bay Petanque Challenge Queen Elizabeth Park, Masterton
Organised by the Masterton Petanque Club. The match will be played at the Masterton club. Start time is 10:00 am Check out... wairarapa.wikispot.org/Petanque |
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| 12 | Dealing with the Aftermath - Responding to the Impact of Suicide in a Community
Wairarapa District Health Board, Board Room, Blair Street, Masterton from 9.00am to 4.30pm Day two of a two Day Training Workshop presented by Regional Suicide Postvention Response Regional Public Health. You will need to be comitted to attending both days. Cost is free. Registration closes Friday 30 November and is essential as numbers are limited. Tracey Winmill, PO Box 58, Masterton. Phone 06 370 5020. Email Click here |
| 13 | Inland Revenue fortnightly Visit The Wairarapa Community Law Centre,
Ground Floor, Departmental Building Chapel St, Masterton between 10am & 3pm
For Child Support queries only. For more information please phone 0800 227 773. Alternatively, you can phone the Wairarapa Community Law Centre on 06-377-4134 and make an appointment to talk with us. |
| 14 | Trust House Tauherenikau Christmas Concert Tauherenikau Race Course Nick Tansley and his show direct from Wellington’s Westpac Stadium. Gates open at 4.00pm with family entertainment from 7.00pm and main concert starting at 8.00pm. Admission Gold Coin with all donations to Violence Free Wairarapa. Food stalls available or bring a picnic. |
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| 15 | Featherston Christmas Parade Starts from Revans Street, Featherston at 12.30pm |
| OFF THE WALL! Featherston Community Centre , 14 Wakefield Street, Featherston from 9am - 5pm
A spectacular event where a great collection of Wairarapa art work will not only be on display but is all for sale! This is a great opportunity to purchase work by local up & coming artists, established Wairarapa artists and some of our talented younger artists. Some art pieces are priced from as little as $30. |
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| 23 | Martinborough Carols in the Square Martinborough Square |
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| 27 | Greyhound Racing Solway Showgrounds
Organised Wairarapa Greyhound Racing Club. TAB Meeting, live TV coverage on Trackside |
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| 29 to 30 | Drag Racing Masterton Motorplex, Hood Airdrome, Masterton
Check out www.mastertonmotorplex.co.nz |
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| 30 to 5 Jan | Annual National Morris Dancing Meeting - "The Tour" Masterton
Morris Dancers from all over New Zealand, some from Australia and elsewhere will be holding workshops to learn each others' dances and will visit places of interest and dance in public. 60 to 80 dancers are expected. Based at St Matthew's Collegiate School in Masterton. For more information please ring Ian on 04 476 4391. Check out... morrisdancing.org.nz |
November
| 1 | P@TH - Parents @ Turret House Turret House, 42 Fox Street, Featherston
This group is a support group for parents and caregivers of children. Includes Guest Speakers. Its free, informative and fun. Morning tea and crèche provided. For further information phone 06-308-8028 Weekly from 10 am – 12 noon on Thursdays |
| 2 | Jubilee Fireworks Display & Concert The Gladstone Complex, Gladstone Road R D 2, Gladstone
To support the Carterton 150th Anniversary |
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| 3 & 4 | Annual Mixed Fours Tournament Martinborough Golf Club Check out www.martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz |
| Drag Racing Masterton Motorplex, Hood Airdrome, Masterton
Check out www.mastertonmotorplex.co.nz |
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| 8 | P@TH - Parents @ Turret House Turret House, 42 Fox Street, Featherston
This group is a support group for parents and caregivers of children. Includes Guest Speakers. Its free, informative and fun. Morning tea and crèche provided. For further information phone 06-308-8028 Weekly from 10 am – 12 noon on Thursdays |
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| 10 & 11 | Pukemanu Fishing Competition Martinborough
Registration on the Friday night before from 5.30pm. Briefing at 7-7.30pm |
| 10 | "Births, Deaths and Marriages" St Luke's Anglican Church, Worksop Road, Masterton at 7.30pm
Presented by the Wairarapa Singers. A lighthearted romp through music which contains births, deaths and marriages, such as "Marie's Wedding", "Get me to the Church on time", "O He is Born" etc. Tickets at the door, adults $15 and children $7. |
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| 11 | Horse Racing Tauherenikau Race Course |
| Cycle Tour of the Wairarapa
There is a 100km & 50km ride plus a 10km family ride. Entry fee is $45 but this includes an excellent meal worth $13. The family ride entry fee is $10 per person with a max fee of $20.00 per family. You can enter online at the above website. Entries close on Monday 5th November and there will be no late entries accepted after this date. Check out... www.tourofthewairarapa.com |
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| Cobblestones Heritage Garden Party Cobblestones Museum, 169 Main Street, Greytown
As part of the Wellington Regional Council annual promotion, Cobblestones Museum is having an Open Day which includes live events, period dress and afternoon tea. Check out... www.cobblestonesmuseum.org.nz |
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| "Births, Deaths and Marriages" St Luke's Anglican Church, Main Street, Greytown at 2.30pm
Presented by the Wairarapa Singers. A lighthearted romp through music which contains births, deaths and marriages, such as "Marie's Wedding", "Get me to the Church on time", "O He is Born" etc. Tickets at the door, adults $15 and children $7. |
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| 12 | Money-Go-Round: building community and a vibrant economy through local currencies REAP House, 340 Queen St, Masterton
Coordinator: Helen Dew. An exploration of community currencies and possible currency models for the Wairarapa at 7.30 – 9.30pm. Contact Helen for more information - ph 06-379-8034 or Click here Check out www.le.org.nz |
| 15 | P@TH - Parents @ Turret House Turret House, 42 Fox Street, Featherston
This group is a support group for parents and caregivers of children. Includes Guest Speakers. Its free, informative and fun. Morning tea and crèche provided. For further information phone 06-308-8028 Weekly from 10 am – 12 noon on Thursdays |
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| 17 to 18 | Wairarapa Kennel Assoc 75th Anniversary Clareville complex, Carterton
Check out New Zealand Kennal Club |
| 17 | Toast Martinborough Golf Tournament Martinborough Golf Club Check out www.martinboroughgolfclub.co.nz |
| Teddy Bears' Picnic Henley Lake Wetlands, Masterton
4th Annual Teddy Bears' Picnic from 11am to 1.30pm |
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| Martinborough Barrel Race The Square, Martinborough | |
| Wairarapa Rose Society Annual Show St Luke's Church Hall, Worksop Road, Masterton
Check out New Zealand Rose Society Inc |
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| Richmond Garden Walk Richmond Garden,40 Wakelin Street, Carterton 10am to 4pm
Organised by Keep Carterton Beautiful. Plenty of parking in Wakelin & neighbouring streets. Adult: $10, Child: $5 Check out... www.carterton.org.nz |
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| 18 | Toast Martinborough Check out www.toastmartinborough.co.nz |
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| 22 | P@TH - Parents @ Turret House Turret House, 42 Fox Street, Featherston
This group is a support group for parents and caregivers of children. Includes Guest Speakers. Its free, informative and fun. Morning tea and crèche provided. For further information phone 06-308-8028 Weekly from 10 am – 12 noon on Thursdays |
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| 24 to 1 Dec | Cruisin' Calypo at Majestic Theatre, Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton
Brought to you by the Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society. Theatre Restaurant Musical Show - set on a ship cruising around the exotic Caribbean. Check out... Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society |
| 24 | Carterton Rose Society Annual Show Carterton Check out New Zealand Rose Society |
| Carterton Christmas Parade High Street, Carterton
Organised by Rotary Club of Carterton |
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| 25 | Standing & Flying 1/4 mile sealed road motorcycle sprint Dalefield Road Carterton
From 9am until 4pm. Check out www.cliffhanger.org.nz |
| Wairarapa White Ribbon Day QEII Park, Masterton, (Greenspace) next to the Childrens playground from 11am to 3pm
We want to have a day that includes all our community & has something of interest for all people, while still getting the message across that Violence is not acceptable in any shape or form. Check out... www.whiteribbon.org.nz |
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| Lancewood Garden Open Day 04 Upper Manaia Road, Masterton from 10am to 4pm
Organised by The West Kindergarten Committee. Live Music, Visiting Artists, Homemade Sweets, Plants, Devonshire Tea, Coffee and Tours of the garden will all be available. Group bookings can be made by phoning Belinda Bunny 06 377-2029 |
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| 26 | Parent Education - Toilet Training Wairarapa Parents Centre
With Joan Gibbs ‘Plunket Nurse’. A “how to” session with lots of practical tips for relieving the stresses of getting your toddler toilet trained! For more information Contact Amanda 377-2201 or email Wairarapa@parentscentre.co.nz Bookings are Essential |
| 27 | Wairarapa Arts Culture and Heritage Strategy Planning Meeting
Frank Cody Lounge, Masterton District Council, Chapel Street, Masterton at 12:30pm Two meetings are being held where people who are engaged in arts, culture and heritage activities, or have an interest in the sector, will have the opportunity to meet and tell us what is happening now and what else needs to happen. The aim is to help us to identify the strengths and weaknesses and opportunities for the arts, culture and heritage sectors as they are now at the end of 2007. If you would like to read the Strategy before the meetings you can find it at www.mstn.govt.nz in the Planning section |
| Wairarapa Arts Culture and Heritage Strategy Planning Meeting
Greytown Town Hall, Greytown at 5:30pm See event above |
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| 28 | Laughton King - Psychologist/Mediator Carterton School Staff Room, Holloway Street, Carterton at 7:30pm to 9pm
Peaceful homes! Happy families! Willing Learners! Do you want to know how to achieve this? Come to hear dynamic and friendly speaker Laughton King - Psychologist/Mediator. For more information or to register for this event call Jill Greathead on 06-379-6717 Check out... www.natalieart.com/ontour.htm |
| Wairarapa Community Primary Health Organisation AGM Frank Cody Lounge, Masterton District Council, Chapel Street, Masterton at 7pm
Please RSVP by Wednesday 21 November to Catherine Bates Phone (06)370 8055 or Email Click here |
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| 29 | P@TH - Parents @ Turret House Turret House, 42 Fox Street, Featherston
This group is a support group for parents and caregivers of children. Includes Guest Speakers. Its free, informative and fun. Morning tea and crèche provided. For further information phone 06-308-8028 Weekly from 10 am – 12 noon on Thursdays |
| Basic Facilitation Training Workshop Education Centre, 22 Dixon St, Masterton from 9am to 12.30pm
Introduction to facilitation that enables people to Facilitate meetings and situations, Work one-on-one with clients/whanau, Provides practical strategies for developing constructive relationships, Enables people to find their own solutions and supports for their situations. With tutor Autumn Bell-Cooke. Cost $20. To register please phone Kim at REAP 06-377-1379 or 0800 WAI REAP (927-7327) |
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| Card Making Anglican Church Hall, Albert St, Pahiatua from 6.30 to 8.30pm
Cost $5.00. Registration is essential ring Catherine 06-376-8700 by 21 Nov to confirm place. |
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| P@TH - Christmas Crackers and Gingerbreadmen Making Turret House, 42 Fox Street, Featherston
Have fun making some traditional Christmas treats. A school holiday activities for older children? |
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| 3 & 4 | First Aid Course Featherston Community Centre, 14 Wakefield Street, Featherston at 9am to 4.30pm
Enrolment is essential, please contact Featherston Community Centre phone 06-308-8239 or email: Click here. Another REAP Community Course |
| 3 | Pukemanu Idol Semi's Pukemanu Tavern 8:30pm
$1000 1st prize. Semi Final 10/10/07; Finals 13/10/07. Held in the restaurant. $10 door charge limited tickets |
| 4 | Inland Revenue fortnightly Visit The Wairarapa Community Law Centre,
Ground Floor, Departmental Building Chapel St, Masterton between 10am & 3pm
For Child Support queries only. For more information please phone 0800 227 773. Alternatively, you can phone the Wairarapa Community Law Centre on 06-377-4134 and make an appointment to talk with us. |
| 5 | Music @ St Matthew's Organ Concerts St Matthew's Anglican Church, Masterton
Featuring Richard Hore, Theatre organist, Christchurch. Admission Adults $10 at 2pm |
| The 'Phantom' Returns with Rob Guest Masterton Town Hall, Chapel Street, Masterton at 8pm
The magic of musicals in Concert. New songs, new anecdotes and special guest soprano singing alongside Rob Guest. Adults $39.90, Students, Senior Citizens and groups of 10 or more $35.90 from Regent 3 Cinemas, Queen St, Masterton |
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| 7 | Wairarapa Ploughing Match the Fletcher property, Hupenui Road, Greytown at 10.30am
Annual ploughing match - Mobil Silver Plough Qualifying, Vintage Qualifying and Open Event. Admission by gold coin. Morning and afternoon teas available at $5 per person, lunches $7 pp. |
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| 8 to 14 | Mental Health Awareness Week
News, information, interviews, music, laughter, hot tips, activity challenges with John Slater and Friends on Arrow 92.7FM 2 to 3pm Check out... Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand |
| 8 | Money-Go-Round: building community and a vibrant economy through local currencies REAP House, 340 Queen St, Masterton
Coordinator: Helen Dew. An exploration of community currencies and possible currency models for the Wairarapa at 7.30 – 9.30pm. Contact Helen for more information - ph 06-379-8034 or Click here Check out www.le.org.nz |
| Conscious Parenting, Bonding and Attachment Focus Group REAP House – Pukeatua Room, 340 Queen Street, Masterton
Parents Centre NZ Inc is holding a focus group to inform our understanding of attachment and bonding between babies and parents. Please RSVP by 30 September to Trudi Ashcroft 04-233-2022 ext 805, PO Box 54-128 Mana. t.ashcroft@parentscentre.org.nz |
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| 10 to 22 | Exhibition by Local Artist Judy Harvey 27 Holloway Street, Carterton
Exhibition is on next door to the Carterton Information Centre |
| 10 to 23 | Telecom International Film Festival Regent 3 Cinemas, 230 Queen Street, Masterton
Check out... www.regent3.co.nz |
| 10 | Pukemanu Idol Semi Final Pukemanu Tavern 8:30pm
$1000 1st prize. Finals 13/10/07. Held in the restaurant. $10 door charge limited tickets |
| Wairarapa Organics REAP Educational Centre, 22 Dixon Street, Masterton 7.30pm – 9.00pm
You are invited to a showing of “Sweet Misery, a poisoned world”. A film about the artificial sweetener Aspartame, reveals one of the most pervasive, insidious forms of corporate negligence since tobacco. For more information please contact Steve Hart on 027-462-2710 or Claire Bleakley on 06- 308-9842 |
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| 11 | P@TH - Parents @ Turret House Turret House, 42 Fox Street, Featherston
This group is a support group for parents and caregivers of children. Includes Guest Speakers. Its free, informative and fun. Morning tea and crèche provided. For further information phone 06-308-8028 Weekly from 10 am – 12 noon on Thursdays |
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| 13 | AMP Kids & Kites Day Clareville Showgrounds, Carterton 11am to 3pm
Totally free. Fantastic kites from around the world including a 50m long chinese dragon! Blokart rides and a kids kite competition with spot prizes! Proudly brought to you by the Wairarapa's MORE FM. Calling all Schools! To win a return class trip to Wellington thanks to Tranzit and More FM, register your school for this competition. Make your own kites to display at the Clareville Showgrounds. There will also be heaps of spot prizes on the day. To register log into www.morefm.co.nz or phone 378 9900 |
| Pukemanu Idol Final Pukemanu Tavern 8:30pm
$1000 1st prize. Held in the restaurant. $10 door charge limited tickets |
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| 14 | Family Garden Party Historic Carrington House, High Street North, Carterton 10.30am to 4pm
Demonstration Art, food stalls, Devonshire teas, live music and lots more. Gate charge $5 per adult and $1 per child. Proceeds to go to the Carterton St Johns and Carterton Fire Brigade. |
| Apprenticeships in the Wairarapa Copthorne Resort Solway Park between 12noon and 4.30pm
Industry Training Organisation representatives, and Modern Apprentice Coordinators will provide the latest information on the "how to" of apprenticeship training. |
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| Apprentice and Trainee Graduations Copthorne Resort Solway Park at 7pm | |
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| 15 | IHC Branch Committee AGM IHC, 46 Bentley Street, Masterton at 5pm |
| 17 | Life is doable
Check out... |
| 18 | P@TH - Parents @ Turret House Turret House, 42 Fox Street, Featherston
This group is a support group for parents and caregivers of children. Includes Guest Speakers. Its free, informative and fun. Morning tea and crèche provided. For further information phone 06-308-8028 Weekly from 10 am – 12 noon on Thursdays |
| 19 to 22 | Nga-hau E Wha Maori National Squash Tournament Masterton Trust House Squash Court, Cnr Victoria & Villa Street and the Redstar Courts, Herbert Street,Masterton
A combination of players plus their supporters from all four local clubs will organise and host up to 250 players plus their supporters to Wairarapa over Labour Weekend |
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| 21 | Mini Market & Craft Stalls at Riversdale BeachOrganised by The Riversdale Beach Ratepayers Association |
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| 23 | Census 2006 Workshop REAP House, 340 Queen Street, Masterton from 2pm - 4.30pm
Statistics New Zealand is running a series of free workshops that will introduce you to (or build on your knowledge of) Census 2006 data and how to access this. Register by Friday 19th October. Check out... www.stats.govt.nz/2006-census- seminars |
| 25 | P@TH - Parents @ Turret House Turret House, 42 Fox Street, Featherston
This group is a support group for parents and caregivers of children. Includes Guest Speakers. Its free, informative and fun. Morning tea and crèche provided. For further information phone 06-308-8028 Weekly from 10 am – 12 noon on Thursdays |
| 26 to 28 | Wairarapa Heart Foundation's Annual Book Sale Town Hall, Chapel St, Masterton |
| Wairarapa A&P Show Clareville Showgrounds, Carterton
Enjoy agricultural competitions, exhibits, pet corner and fairground rides |
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| 26 | Celebrating Women of the Wairarapa The Citizen and Services Club, 20 Essex Street, Masterton from 6pm onwards
To celebrate the women of this region there will be a Womens dinner and a fashion show with guest speakers. For more information or tickets please phone kim on 06-377-1379. Support by Wairarapa REAP and Rural Womens Network Committee |
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| 27 | Green Dollar Market Senior Citizens Hall, Carterton from 9.30am to 12 midday
Organised by The Wairarapa Green Dollar Exchange. A wide range of goods on sale including plants and produce,crafts and sewing,jewelry, food and much more. Check out... www.ces.org.za |
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| 28 | Martinborough Charity Fun Ride Martinborough
Fun ride for cyclists starting in Martinborough and passing through the surrounding countryside. There will be two categories - the 115km ride starting at 9am and the 48km ride starting at 9.15am. Entry fees: Individuals $45, Tandems $75. To register visit: There will be spot prizes and prizegiving at 1.30pm in the Martinborough Town Hall. Check out... www.mcfr.org.nz |
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| 29 | Parent Education - CPR & First Aid Wairarapa Parents Centre
For babies and children with Vicki Hookham. For more information Contact Amanda 377-2201 or email Wairarapa@parentscentre.co.nz Bookings are Essential |
September
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| 1 | Wairarapa Bush vs King Country Memorial Park, Masterton
2.30pm |
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| 3 to 9 | Adult Learners Week Literacy Wairarapa
Check out www.adultlearnersweek.org.nz |
| 3 to 25 Nov | Walk Wairarapa
Are you wanting to increase fitness and walk off the extra weight gained over winter? |
| 3 | Praise Be Special St Matthew's Anglican Church
2nd congregation rehearsal (7.30pm to 9.30 pm). A Praise Be Special is to be recorded at St Matthew's Anglican Church on Wednesday 12 September. This is an ecumenical event, so everyone is welcome. If you like a good sing, then this is for you |
| Landmark Forum MTLT Education Centre, 22 Dixon Street, Masterton
The Landmark Forum is a 3 day and an evening course designed to unlock the limitless possibilities in our lives. 7.00 – 9.30pm. RSVP Jennie Gallagher p: (04) 383 6889 m: 027 419 7970 Check out... Landmark Education |
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| 4 | Violence Free Wairarapa Campaign Frank Cody Lounge, Masterton District Council at 2:00pm
Project Implementation Committee (PIC) meeting. he meeting agenda will include the Evaluation of the Violence Free Wairarapa Campaign. Feedback will be required by participants which will be facilitated by Peggy Duncan. Attendance is open to all. Organised by the Masterton Safe and Healthy Community Council |
| 6 | Inland Revenue fortnightly Visit The Wairarapa Community Law Centre,
Ground Floor, Departmental Building Chapel St, Masterton between 10am & 3pm
For Child Support queries only. For more information please phone 0800 227 773. Alternatively, you can phone the Wairarapa Community Law Centre on 06-377-4134 and make an appointment to talk with us. |
| Support Group for Mothers with Babies and Young Children Women’s Centre, Worksop Road, Masterton
An opportunity to discuss your needs and expectations as a mother. A facilitated discussion with morning tea will take place at 10am to 11.30am. For further information contact Julie at Parents as First Teachers (PAFT), Phone 06-377-4897 |
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| First planning meeting for Waitangi Day Origins Festival 2008 Frank Cody Lounge, Masterton District Council at 10am
The 2008 Waitangi Day Origins Festival will be a celebration of the diversity of our community, with food, entertainment and information stalls. If you are keen to get involved in planning, performing and/or hosting a stall in 2008, come along to the meeting |
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| 8 to 16 | Keep New Zealand Beautiful Clean up week 2007
Check out... Keep New Zealand Beautiful and KNZB Clean Up Week 2007 |
| 8 | Horowhenua Kapiti vs Wairarapa Bush Levin
2.30pm |
| Open Day for the 89th Exercise organised by the RNZAF Hood Aerodrome, Masterton from 10.30am to 2pm
There will be static displays along with some short aerial displays. |
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| Wairarapa Camellia Society Exhibition Frank Cody Lounge, Town Hall, Chapel Street, Masterton from 10.30am to 4pm
Celebrating 50 years of the New Zealand Camellia Society. Exhibition of flowers, floral Art & Camellia plants. Free admission |
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| "Ovation" Anzac Hall, 62 Bell St, Featherston at 7.30pm
Doors open at 7pm. Cost is $25 per person, table of 10 $225. BYO refreshment, light supper included. To book please phone, Gael on (06)370 3973 or e mail Click here |
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| 9 | Carterton Daffodil Carnival Carterton District Council
Daffodil picking at Middle Run Farm - proceeds to the local St John Ambulance and Plunket Society. Steam Train from Wellington. Food & Produce stalls in Carterton township. Music, children's amusements, etc. |
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| 10 | Praise Be Special St Matthew's Anglican Church
3rd congregation rehearsal (7.30pm to 9.30 pm) – Peter Averi and Max Kenworthy (organist) to attend. A Praise Be Special is to be recorded at St Matthew's Anglican Church on Wednesday 12 September. This is an ecumenical event, so everyone is welcome. If you like a good sing, then this is for you |
| Money-Go-Round: building community and a vibrant economy through local currencies REAP House, 340 Queen St, Masterton
Coordinator: Helen Dew. An exploration of community currencies and possible currency models for the Wairarapa at 7.30 – 9.30pm. Contact Helen for more information - ph 06-379-8034 or Click here Check out www.le.org.nz |
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| 12 | Praise Be Special St Matthew's Anglican Church
Recording Congregation (7pm to 10pm) |
| Joseph & the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat Wairarapa College, 83 Pownell St, Masterton at 8pm
with support from Trust House. Book at the College Office, Adults $12, students $5. no phone bookings. Check out... www.waicol.co.nz/ |
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| 13 | Inland Revenue fortnightly Visit The Wairarapa Community Law Centre,
Ground Floor, Departmental Building Chapel St, Masterton between 10am & 3pm
For General tax queries including Family Assistance. For more information please phone 0800 227 773. Alternatively, you can phone the Wairarapa Community Law Centre on 06-377-4134 and make an appointment to talk with us. |
| 14 | To be Heard Provider meeting PHO Office, Level one, 49-51 Lincoln Rd, Masterton at 3 to 5pm
You are invited to come along and meet each other and the PHO Team. This is an opportunity to get an update on the TBH Pilot so far. Please RSVP to Jenny by Monday 10 Sept for catering purposes on 06-370-8055 |
| Quiz Night Lakeview School Hall, Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton
Contact Peter 06-372-4732 or pete.ruddock@xtra.co.nz $30 |
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| 15 | Mens and Womens Hockey Finals Weekend Clareville Hockey Stadium, Clareville, Carterton |
| Whirimako Black in Concert Harlequin Theatre, Dixon Street, Masterton
6.30pm pre concert snacks, 7pm concert will start. Tickets $20pp available from REAP House, 340 Queen St, Masterton. Phone Kim on 377-1379 |
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| Wairarapa Bush vs Mid Canterbury Memorial Park, Masterton
2.30pm |
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| Taradale RSA Concert party Carterton Memorial Club at 7.30pm
To book phone 06-379-8069 | |
| Featherston's Clean Up Community Centre, 14 Wakefield Street Featherston at 9:30am
Join us for the KNZB Clean Up Week. Rubbish bags, gloves & maps of where to go provided. Bring a dish to share for a potluck lunch at noon. Ring Sarah on 308 8367 for more information. |
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| 16 | Wairarapa Kennel Assoc Ribbon Parade Clareville complex, Carterton
Check out New Zealand Kennal Club |
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| 20 | Masterton Christian Child Care Programme Inc St Lukes Church, Worksop Rd, Masterton at 7.30PM
Annual General Meeting. Members, Parents, Staff and interested people welcome |
| 21 to 23 | Women’s Weekend Castlepoint
To enrol please contact Kim at REAP on 377-1379 |
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| 22 | Music @ St Matthew's Organ Concerts St Matthew's Anglican Church, Masterton
Featuring Colin Walsh, Organist Laureate, Lincoln Cathedral. Admission Adults $15. Students $5 at 7pm |
| Child Cancer Foundation Handicap Half Marathon and Relay Starts and finishes at the Belvedere Hall West Carterton from 11am
This event is for everyone who would like to participate, for runners or walkers. There will be spot prizes. Entry fees are $10 for individuals and $20 for team entries. Entry forms can be obtained from Ray Wallis - phone 377 0703. All entry fees to go to Child Cancer. |
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| Workshops for the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge REAP House, 340 Queen Street, Masterton
These workshops are open to all riders who are working towards the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge. 9am – 12.15pm for First timers & Beginners session; 1pm – 4.15pm for Intermediate & Advanced session Register the following details (full name, address, daytime phone number & session preference) to Sarah Burkhart phone 027 415 6175 or Click here or Warrick Sue phone 021 975 339 or Click here. Extra details and methods of payment will be sent to you when your registration is received. |
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| 23 | Spring Equinox Stonehenge Aotearoa
Wiccan sunrise ceremony to celebrate birth and new beginnings, personal and environmental growth and abundance. Check out Wits End and Stonehenge Aotearoa |
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| 24 to 27 | Rawleigh Trophy - Under 13 Girls regional Hockey Tournament Clareville Hockey Stadium, Clareville, Carterton |
| 27 | Ballentynes Fashion Show Ballentynes, Queen St, Masterton at 7.30pm
Organised by IDEA Services. For more information contact Frances on 370 8222 extn 6, or 027 318 1474 |
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| 29 & 30 | CARterthon Clareville Showgrounds, Carterton
A truly unique collection of motor cars from the 1800’s to present day! Featuring veteran, vintage, modern, racing cars, classics & hot rods!? In conjunction with Carterton School. Check out... www.carterthon.co.nz |
| 29 | CARterthon - Rock 'N Roll Night Clareville Complex, Chester Road, Carterton
To be held in conjunction with the CARterthon Car Show. Featuring the band Rockafellas. There will be a cash bar and tickets are $25 per person |
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| 30 | Standing & Flying 1/4 mile sealed road motorcycle sprint Dalefield Road Carterton
From 9am until 4pm. Check out www.cliffhanger.org.nz |
August
| 11 | ‘Mid-Winter Christmas’ Castlepoint Ball 8.00pm – 1.00am
Presented by The Castlepoint Desperate Housewives. Courtesy Bus Available from Castlepoint and Tinui. Tickets $30.00 from Julia Mullen 372-6838, Trudy Sears 372-6949 or Sonia Winchester 372-6656. Proceeds to Castlepoint Playgroup |
| 12 | Amici Ensemble Greytown Little Theatre, Main St, Greytown
Presented by The Greytown Music Group. $20 admission, starts 4pm |
| 15 | Wairarapa Community PHO Board of Trustees Meeting PHO offices, Level 1, 49-52 Lincoln Road, Masterton
4pm to 7 pm |
| 16 | Inland Revenue fortnightly Visit The Wairarapa Community Law Centre,
Ground Floor, Departmental Building Chapel St, Masterton between 10am & 3pm
For General tax queries including Family Assistance. For more information please phone 0800 227 773. Alternatively, you can phone the Wairarapa Community Law Centre on 06-377-4134 and make an appointment to talk with us. |
| Support Group for Mothers with Babies and Young Children Women’s Centre, Worksop Road, Masterton
An opportunity to discuss your needs and expectations as a mother. A facilitated discussion with morning tea will take place at 10am to 11.30am. For further information contact Julie at Parents as First Teachers (PAFT), Phone 06-377-4897 |
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| 18 | Green Dollar Market St James Church, High St, Masterton from 9.30am
Organised by the Wairarapa Green Dollar Exchange. Check out... LETS Connect NZ |
| The Barbara Wards Seminar Brain on Gym Wairarapa Community Centre, 170 Dixon St, Masterton
From 9am to 5pm. Cost is $30 for the day. Registration from 8.30am |
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| Music @ St Matthew's Organ Concerts St Matthew's Anglican Church, Masterton
Featuring Kemp English. Admission Adults $15. Students $5 at 7pm |
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| Wairarapa Bush vs West Coast Memorial Park, Masterton
2.30pm |
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| 21 | Arthritis Clinic Heartland Centre, Main Street, Pahiatua
Please ring the Heartland Centre on 06-376-7543 for an appointment. This is a free service for Arthritis New Zealand |
| 23 | Support Group for Mothers with Babies and Young Children Women’s Centre, Worksop Road, Masterton
An opportunity to discuss your needs and expectations as a mother. A facilitated discussion with morning tea will take place at 10am to 11.30am. For further information contact Julie at Parents as First Teachers (PAFT), Phone 06-377-4897 |
| 24 & 26 | Pukemanu Pig Hunting Competition Martinborough
For entries and for more details please phone the Pukemanu tavern |
| 24 | Wairarapa Bride of the Year Copthorne Solway Park, Masterton
Tickets $18 per person and are available from Evans', Bannister Street, Masterton. For more information contact Margaret Bourke on 06-377-0790. |
| 25 | Thames Valley vs Wairarapa Bush Paeroa
2pm |
| Just Jeans Fashion Parade Masterton Community Church, 117 Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton
7 - 9 pm. New season’s fashions for the whole family – Primary school age children through to teenagers and older. Tickets: Adult $10 Child, student $5, Family $30. Includes dessert & coffee. Contact Bev Rigg, tel 378 9041 |
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| 27 to 31 | Jenny Hair Cup National Secondary Schoolgirls Hockey Tournament Clareville Hockey Stadium, Clareville, Carterton |
| 27 | Praise Be Special St Matthew's Anglican Church
1st congregation rehearsal (7.30pm to 9.30 pm). A Praise Be Special is to be recorded at St Matthew's Anglican Church on Wednesday 12 September. This is an ecumenical event, so everyone is welcome. If you like a good sing, then this is for you |
| Parent Education - Children’s Feet Wairarapa Parents Centre
This course is designed to provide parents with information about your child’s feet and how they grow with Gill Hay ‘Podiatrist’. Special focus on what to look for and avoid. For more information Contact Amanda 377-2201 or email Wairarapa@parentscentre.co.nz Bookings are Essential |
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| 28 | SAMS Family/Whanau Workshop
We are offering a workshop for parents or carers who are in an unpaid position caring for someone with a disability. Come and have your tummies full with yummy food whilst finding out about information that will help you survive the disability sector. School hours 9.30-2.30. Contact Gabrielle Venz 0508-726-769 or email Click here; |
| 29 | Arthritis Clinic Turret House, Fox Street, Featherston
Please ring Turret House on 06-308-8028 for an appointment. This is a free service for Arthritis New Zealand |
| 30 | Inland Revenue fortnightly Visit The Wairarapa Community Law Centre,
Ground Floor, Departmental Building Chapel St, Masterton between 10am & 3pm
For General tax queries including Family Assistance. For more information please phone 0800 227 773. Alternatively, you can phone the Wairarapa Community Law Centre on 06-377-4134 and make an appointment to talk with us. |
| Support Group for Mothers with Babies and Young Children Women’s Centre, Worksop Road, Masterton
An opportunity to discuss your needs and expectations as a mother. A facilitated discussion with morning tea will take place at 10am to 11.30am. For further information contact Julie at Parents as First Teachers (PAFT), Phone 06-377-4897 |
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| Boundary Line Youth Concert Masterton Community Church, 117 Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton
From the Excel School of Performing Arts |
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| 31 | Daffodil Day Cancer Society Wairarapa Centre
Check out... Cancer Society of New Zealand |
July
| 6 to 8 | Carterton 150th Centennial Carterton District Council 150th Centennial Organising Committee. Formal celebrations connected with 150th Celebrations - these include cocktail party on Friday evening, sports events throughout the weekend, community concert on Saturday, combined church service on Sunday |
| 14 | "The Sublime and the Ridiculous" Wairarapa Singers
St Luke's Union Church, Masterton at 4pm |
| 15 | "The Sublime and the Ridiculous" Wairarapa Singers
St Luke's Anglican Church, Greytown at 2.30pm |
| 21 | Music @ St Matthew's St Matthew's Anglican Church, Church St, Masterton
Andreas Meisner from Altenberg Cathedral, Germany at 7pm This will be the first organist from Germany to be included in the series, and he should not disappoint music lovers. Considered to be one of Germany’s finest virtuoso organists, Meisner was in NZ last in 2003 Such was the enthusiastic response to his playing that he has been invited to return and undertake another tour. Masterton is fortunate to be included. |
| Dance Your Socks Off Town Hall, Masterton
with Razzle Dazzle Ballroom Dance Band. 7.30 to 11.30 BYO. |
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| 21 & 22 | Wairarapa Home Show Genesis Energy Recreation Centre, Masterton
$2.00 donation allows entry into draw for Makita power tool |
| 22 | Olives Wairarapa, Field Day Akrotiri Estate, 114 Hinakura Rd, Martinbourgh. 11am-13.30pm
Pruning olives for mechanical harvesting. Andrew Taylor, a specialist olive prunning advior, will display how to prepare and prune olive trees at various stages of maturity in readiness for mechanical harvesting |
| 23 | Computer Night Classes Carterton School, Caterton. 7pm to 9pm
Beginners Level 1. First of an eight week course. To register phone Margaret at Carterton School on 379-4010. $40 |
| 25 | Sustainable Living Workshops South End School Staffroom, Masterton
First in a series of eight interesting workshops on subjects like energy efficency, being water wise and smart travel. Enrolment essential, contact Kim at REAP House 06 3771379. Cost $25.00. |
| 26 | Computer Night Classes Carterton School, Caterton. 7pm to 9pm
Beginners Level 2. First of an eight week course. To register phone Margaret at Carterton School on 379-4010. $40 |
June
| 2 & 3 | Rally Wairarapa Masterton
Check out MotorSport New Zealand - RallyWeb |
| 9 to 16 | "King & I" at Majestic Theatre, Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton
Brought to you by the Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society. Matinee 9th June 2pm & 10 June 4pm Evening Performances: 12-16 June 7.30. Book at Helen Southy's House of Travel. Check out Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society |
| 16 | Pearl Live+Acoustic Tour Joxer Dalys
Hot duo from Wellington. Supported Elton John at the WestPac Stadium in Wellington and Eric Clapton at the Mission Concert in Hawke's Bay. Check out www.pearlband.com Supported by Chris Jones. Check out www.chrisjones.co.nz For Joxer Dalys check out www.joxerdalys.co.nz |
| Air Force in Concert Town Hall, Masterton
The Central Band of the Royal New Zealand Air Force live in concert |
May
April
| 1 | Martinborough Harvest Lunch Martinborough Square Check out www.harvestlunch.co.nz |
| 4 | Tutus on Tour 2007 Kuranui College, Greytown with the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Check out Royal New Zealand Ballet |
| 6 to 9 | Greytown Arts Festival Greytown |
| 7 | Junior Jaws Fishing Competition at Riversdale Beach
Organised by The Riversdale Beach Ratepayers Association |
| The Great Martinborough Charity Auctionn Martinborough
Check out The Great Martinborough Charity Auction | |
| 8 | Mini Market & Craft Stalls at Riversdale Beach |
| Riversdale Beach North v South Cricket Match at Riversdale Beach Organised by The Riversdale Beach Ratepayers Association | |
| 9 | Wairarapa Organics' 2007 Good Life Harvest Eco-Trail Carterton
Check out Wairarapa Organics Inc |
| 12 to 14 | NZ Pony Clubs' Association Horse Trials' Teams' Championships 2007 Solway Showgrounds, Masterton
Check out NZ Pony Clubs' Association |
| 14 | Magoo's Street Rods 2nd Annual Open House 2007 Masterton
Check out Magoo's Street Rods |
| 15 | Sun Latte Active Women's Tri Series
Check out Sun Latte Active Woman |
| 21 | Championship Cat Show at the Town Hall, Masterton
Organised by The Central Districts Cat Fanciers Association Check out New Zealand Cat Fancy Inc |
| 29 | Wairarapa Jet Sprints Tauherenikau Racecourse, Featherston
Organised by The Wairarapa Jetsprint Club Check out New Zealand Power Boar Federation Inc |
March
| 1 to 3 | Golden Shears Genesis Energy Recreation Centre Check out www.goldenshears.co.nz |
| 3 | Martinborough Fair the Rotary Club of South Wairarapa Check out www.martinboroughfair.org.nz |
| 9 to 11 | The Beat Awards - Line Dancing New Zealand Masterton Town Hall Check out www.thebeat.co.nz New Zealand Line Dancing Magazine |
| 11 | National 4WD Trail - 6th Round Wairarapa 4WD Club |
| 14 to 18 | Wairarapa International Balloon Fiesta
Check out www.nzballoons.co.nz |
| 16 | St. Patrick's Day Before Ball Masterton Town Hall
Live entertainment with Wellington's best Irish band 'Micky Finn' |
| 17 | 'Luck' live on St. Patrick's Day at Joxer Daly's
Jordon Luck of The Exponents new band 'Luck', live in Joxer Daly's carpark. Check out www.jordanluck.co.nz. Local band Noise Control playing in support. Check out www.joxerdalys.co.nz |
| Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival Riversde at The Cliffs, Gladstone
Check out www.wairarapawines.co.nz |
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| Fun Run Martinborough School | |
| Whanau Waka Ama Regatta 10am Henley Lake, Masterton Have a go! Training and waka provided |
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| 17 & 18 | Drag Racing Masterton Motorplex
Check out www.mastertonmotorplex.co.nz |
| 18 | Carterton 150th Centennial Heritage Parade & Festival Carterton District Council 150th Centennial Organising Committee. Steam Train from Fielding, Heritage Parade and Family Activities in Carrington Park |
| 24 | Picnic Race Meeting Castlepoint Beach
Eight equalisator horse races and a family fun day. Children's Big Dig and other entertainment. Adults $3, children free. Castlepoint Racing Club Inc Check out www.castlepoint.co.nz |
February
| 3 | Martinborough Fair the Rotary Club of South Wairarapa Check out www.martinboroughfair.org.nz |
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| 6 | Horse Racing Tauherenikau Race Course |
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| Waitangi Day Origins Festival Queen Elizabeth Park & Aratoi, Masterton
Check out Waitangi Day Origins Festival |
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| 10 to 11 | Cancer Society Relay for Life QEII Park, Masterton
Check out Cancer Society of new Zealand |
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| 13 | Summer Hummer QEII Park, Masterton
featuring The Feelers and Good Night Nurse Supported by Jools Loft and Foetal Position Check out Summer Hummer |
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| 14 | Summer Stunner QEII Park, Masterton
Lady Killers featuring Tina Cross, Jackie Clarke, Suzanne Lynch and Taisha Check out Summer Stunner |
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| 17 & 18 | Masterton A & P Show Masterton Show Grounds
Check out The Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand |
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| Drag Racing Masterton Motorplex Check out www.mastertonmotorplex.co.nz |
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| 17 | More FM Dragon Boat Regatta Henley Lake, Masterton
Check out Wellington & Wairarapa Dragon Festival |
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| 23 to 25 | Featherston Sesqui Celebrations
Check out Featherston County Sesqui, celebrating 150 years |
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| 24 | MoreFM Women's Triathlon
Check out MoreFM Triwoman's Series |
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January
| 2 | Horse Racing Tauherenikau Race Course |
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| 6 & 7 | Castlepoint Annual Fishing Competition Castlepoint Fishing Club | |
| 8 & 21 | MASH (Masterton Awesome Summer Holiday) Masterton
For event details click here Summer Mash Flyer |
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| 16 | MASH - White Ribbon Raft Race Queen Elizabeth Park Duck Pond, Masterton |
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| 20 & 21 | Wings over Wairarapa Hood Aerodrome, Masterton
Check out wings.org.nz |
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| 22 | Junior Surf Carnival Riversdale Beach Check out Riversdale Surf Life Saving Club |
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| 24 | MoreFM Women's Triathlon
Check out MoreFM Triwoman's Series |
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| 27 & 28 | Drag Racing - National Points Series Masterton Motorplex Check out www.mastertonmotorplex.co.nz |
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| 27 | Jumbo Holdsworth Trail Race and Hooper Loop Tararua Forest Park Check out Jumbo Holdsworth Trail Race and Hooper Loop also Pete.co.nz for last years photos |
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| Langdale Horse Sports at the Whareama Domain Organised by The Langdale Sports Club |
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