Events 2009 - 2010
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Upcoming Events
Golden Valley Country Music Awards |
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| Friday 4 June 2010 8:00am to 6 June 2010 5:00pm | |
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This event is run annually on Queen's Birthday Weekend at the Pohara Hall. Auditions run from 8am Saturday & Sunday morning. We have a social on Saturday evening and the Finals will start at approximately 1pm on the Sunday afternoon. It's a great weekend of Country Music. Cost: Auditions $5 Finals $12 $6 Under 5 Free. |
Totally Local Market |
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| Sunday 4 April 2010 - 10:00am to 2:00pm | |
Takaka Primary School on Easter Sunday |
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Escape from Tane's Forest |
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| Saturday 27 March 2010 - start time 8:30am |  |
The inaugural Escape from Tane's Forest ....18km trail run over the Kaituna Track finishing at The Naked Possum. |
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World Naked Bike Ride |
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| Saturday 13 March 2010 at 3:00pm (body painting at Tarakohe at 2:00pm) | |
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The Golden Bay World Naked Bike Ride will be from Tarakoe to Pohara. The ride will travel the 3Km coastal scenic road to Pohara where prizes will be given for the funniest body art. Although this ride is in support of the World Naked Bike Ride, the Golden Bay ride is focusing on promoting the new drive for motorists to pass cyclists at a safe distance of 1.5m. For more information contact Victoria Davis moonbow@goldenbay.net.nz or phone 525 9298. |
Recent Events
Family Fun Ride |
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| Sunday 21 February 2010 - 2:00pm | |
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Start at 2:00pm from the Village Green and cycle to Bencarri Nature Park and Cafe and back. Stop off at the park and be in with a chance of winning a new bike. Refresh yourselves with a drink or snack at Bencarri before heading back to the start at your leisure. |
Heart Art Festival |
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| Sunday 17 January to Sunday 14 February 2010 | |
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Celebrating the diversity of the Bay's arts community. For further information contact Grant Knowles 03 525 7974. www.tribulldrums.co.nz Live entertainment on Takaka's Village Green and the main street of Collingwood. Other events include 'Opening of the Heart', a public mural, art exhibition, a sculpture symposium at Milnthorpe scenic reserve, 'A Way With The Faries’, the swamp stomp and entertainment in the local schools. Read more about the events under "Facts and Footnotes" |
Mardi Gras |
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| Saturday 6 February 2010 - noon to midnight | |
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A full 12 hours off non stop entertainment both on and off stage. Buskers, clowns, fairground attractions LOTS of children’s entertainment, fire performance, music, food, market stalls, PLUS Belly, Salsa & Ceroc Dancing and MUCH, MUCH MORE!! Highlights are the Taniwha and mask parade PLUS our excellent local performance artists. Location: Village Green, Takaka. Cost : Free. |
Luminate Festival - REJUVENATE AT LUMINATE 2010 |
| Thursday 28 January to Tuesday 2 February 2010 |
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Canaan Downs, Takaka Hill
Collingwood Summer Food Fair |
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| Sunday 31 January 2010 - 3pm till sundown | |
Food caught, shot, harvested, cultivated, bred, hooked and cooked locally. And free. Games, raffles, spit roast, hangi, tug-o-war, bar. Entry fee Adults $15 Kids $5 to cover DJ, live music & entertainment. Courtesy coaches home. Fundraiser hosted by Collingwood RFC - Collingwood Recreation Ground 3pm ‘til sundown. Sunday 31st January 2010 - (weather day 1st Feb). For further information contact Pete Watkins. moonfleet@paradise.net.nz |
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Euphoria Expressive Dance |
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| Monday 25 January 2010 - 7.00pm |
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Location : Pohara Hall Cost $5 For more information call Clair Fones on 525 7974 |
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Cultural Food and Wine Festival |
| Sunday 24 January 2010 - 10:00am to 5:00pm |
The aim of this festival is to promote the culture, region and idyllic lifestyle of Golden Bay, as well as creating awarenes of the variety of cuisine foods, local products and the unique micro wine growing region, along with art and entertainment in a place of natural wonder. Entry fee : prepaid $16 - adults $20 - under age 16 free For more information email terry@wildfruit.co.nz or phone 03 525 9899. |
Heart Art - A Way with the Faeries |
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| Saturday 23 January 2010 10am onwards | |
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Location : Milnthorpe Scenic Reserve, State Highway 60 We invite adults and children alike to dress in faery forest folk costume. Enjoy a family day of fun filled activities: faery picnic, treasure hunt with great prizes, storytelling, creative workshops, sculpture, music, food stalls. |
The Naked Possum Rata Festival |
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| Monday 28 December - Wenesday 20th January 2010 | |
Celebrating the annual flowering of our spectacular rata forests in Golden Bay. For further information contact Jocelyn or Grant on 03 524 8433 or follow information as it is posted on our web site www.nakedpossum.com |
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Tata Titanic Cardboard Boat Race |
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| Sunday 17 January 2010 - Starts 10am | |
Race starts at 11am, BUT be there 10am for judging and to see the crazy boats and costumed crews. This event made the Golden Bay ICON status. Cardboard crafts resembling dinghies, submarines and even icebergs brave the waves for a fun time. Category and spot prizes donated by local businesses. Location: Tata Beach (or the “lagoon” if windy). Cost: $10.00 per team. For Information phone Dave Myall 03 525 8876 - or email recreation@gbcw.co.nz |
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Golden Bay 113th A&P Show |
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| Saturday 16 January 2010 - Gates open at 7am - Grand Parade at 3pm | |
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Location : Golden Bay Recreation Park, Park Avenue, Takaka Watch horse eventing; study cattle, goats, sheep and poultry judging; browse through art and craft stalls at the village market and visit the many trade stands; reminisce with vintage cars and trucks or compare new and old farm machinery; wander through the large booth and be impressed at the homecraft and photography skills; have a thrill on some of the fairground rides; and then sit back and enjoy the entertainment from local brass and highland pipe bands, Gypsy Pickers and more......... |
Sand Sculpture Extravaganza |
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| Sunday 10 January 2010 - 9.00am to 1.00pm |
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Location : Pohara Beach January 10th 2010 (rain day 11th ) |
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The Tata Swim |
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| Sunday 3 January 2010 - 9.30am | |
Tata Beach to Tata Island and back. There are spot prizes as well as 11 category prizes. Categories include Junior and Open in both One-Way (about750m) and Two-Way (1500m), also Oldest- and Youngest- competitor to complete any swim, and First Local in the Two-Way swim.
Postponement day if sea/weather conditions dictate is Mon 04 Jan. |
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Collingwood Raft Race |
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| Saturday 2 January 2010 - 1pm | |
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Show your artistic flair and boat racing skills - make your own boat and assemble at noon at Beardmores Beach, Collingwood for a 1pm race start. Senior and Junior sections. Everyone must wear a life jacket. Location: Hills Beach to Collingwood Boat Ramp. Cost: $5 children / $10 adults. Info phone Paddy on 0800 808257. |
Takaka Village Theatre Annual Book Fair |
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| Saturday 2 January 2010 - 9.30am | |
Visit The Village Theatre for our monster sale of preloved books of all genres, languages, conditions, persausions and temperaments. Gather your holiday reading matter, and maybe a few choice gems that you can ferret out from amongst the throng. This event is a fundraiser for the community-owned Village Theatre. |
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Santa Parade |
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| Saturday 19 December 2009 10am to 12noon | |
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Location : Commercial Street, Takaka |
Allshorts - short film and music video festival |
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| Saturday 24th October 2009 - 7.30pm | |
Sat 24th October 7:30 pm at the Village Theatre Takaka |
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Sealord Fireworks Over the Aorere |
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| Saturday 24th October 2009 - 9.00pm | |
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Fundraiser by Collingwood Volunteer Fire Brigade, this year raising money for Civil Defence equipment. DJ at the Collingwood Tavern. Gold coin appreciated. Weather days are 25th or 26th October. Contact Pete Watkins moonfleet@paradise.net.nz |
Free Outdoor Concert |
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| Sunday 6th September 2009 - 12.00 to 2:00pm | |
Fresh FM is a Community Access radio station buzzing with life, and Sunday 6 September will find the Takaka studio really come alive with a free live-to-air concert in the courtyard at the Golden Bay Workcentre. Everyone is welcome. |
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A Gnome Away From Home |
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| Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd August 2009 | |
The third Gnome Away from Home weekend will find visitors burrowing their way to Collingwood over the weekend of August 21-23. The surprisingly successful event last year attracted 100 gnomes and their associates, the furthest coming from Aberdeen. The late Dave Whittaker anonymously abandoned four on the various “petrol sharer’s benches” around the Bay, all with notes asking to be taken to Collingwood. All four gnomes were safely delivered. The weekend’s organiser, says the event is held on what is traditionally the quietest weekend of the year. Bring your gnome and enjoy races, competitions, food and fun. Information: Farewell Spit Eco Tours - 03 5248257 or 0800 808 257. |
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Wheelbarrow Jamboree |
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| Sunday 25 January 09 - 3pm | |
Tukurua Beach - A celebration and thanksgiving for two of the things we most treasure - the wheelbarrow and the beach. Prizes are awarded for the best-decorated wheelbarrow, the fastest-laden team (junior / senior events) and unladen sprints. Silly hats, banners and signage are all encouraged. All are welcome to join in. |
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Amplified Picnic and Outdoor Movie |
| Sunday 11 January 09 6pm - 11pm |
A great chance to hang out in the park with your neighbours, enjoy sounds mixed by local DJs and have some fun with hula hoop, jump rope, poi and big ball volleyball. Make up a gourmet picnic hamper (BYO permitted) and bring your friends along to watch the movie "The Adventures of Robin Hood". Location: Village Green, Takaka. Cost: $2 Adults, $1 Child. Infophone: Anthony 021 776 623. |
Jazz on the Green |
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| Mon 5 Jan 2009 | |
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Enjoy a summer afternoon of jazz featuring music by Nelson four piece jazz icons, Free Wheelin’ on the Village Green. Pack a picnic and head on down to the Green. Location: Takaka Village Green. |
Carols by Candlelight |
| Wednesday 24 December 2008 8pm |
Come join our Carols by Candlelight choir for everyone’s favourite traditional Christmas carols. Song Sheets and candles provided. Location : Takaka. Wet weather venue : Takaka Village Theatre. Cost : Free |
