Events 2012
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events @ Anahata Yoga Retreat |
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| Start Date: February 2012 till April 2012 | |
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Location: Takaka, Golden Bay, New Zealand Anahata Yoga Retreat is located on a mountain top above sea level, in stunning surroundings next to the Abel Tasman National Park and overlooking Golden Bay in New Zealand. An ideal environment for both organized and personal retreats. We provide an experience of yogic living in the midst of native bush and glorious views of the ocean, Farewell Spit and green valleys-it is paradise! Under the guidance of Swami Muktidharma, the New Zealand Acharya, Anahata offers an intimate experience with small retreat numbers and close personal contact with resident teachers and swamis who host regular sadhana courses, offering a rich and diverse environment for learning, sharing and evolving. The daily schedule is conducive to deep inner journeying in a supportive and charged yogic environment. Come experience practical yoga techniques and integrate them in daily life. The focus is on yogic lifestyle, health, awareness, relaxation and imbibing yogic skills to create balance in everyday life through Yoga Solutions for Life. Other distinctive aspects of Anahata include the eco straw bale and earth buildings, solar power, pure spring water and delicious veggies straight from the organic garden. For more info please visit www.anahata-retreat.org.nz/wiki/tiki-view_events.php or call (03) 525-9887 |
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Mardi Gras and Taniwha Parade 2012 |
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| Saturday 4 February | |
12:00 noon till midnight A full 12 hours of non-stop entertainment both on and off stage. Buskers, fairground attractions Highlights are the Taniwha and mask parade at 6:00PM PLUS excellent local and visiting performance artists. Cost: FREE Contact : Dave Myall G. B. Recreation 03 525 8876 , |
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Luminate Festival 2012 |
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| 1 to 8 February | |
Location: Canaan Downs, Takaka Hill, Golden Bay, Tasman Luminate is an earth-friendly festival of music, dance, art and culture with a focus on environmental sustainability, intentional community, knowledge sharing, creativity and consciousness evolution. Tickets: a limited number of first round Early Birds ($135) will be available from Spring Equinox (23rd September), the second round of Early Bird Summer Special ($155) tickets begin 1st Nov – 21st Dec, after which the Standard pre-sales price applies ($185), with gate sales $200. Youth tickets (14-17 yrs) are $85. Tickets include access to the festival, activities & entertainment, entrance to workshops, pure water, eco toilets & showers, & eight days camping. Kids 13 and under, and adults over 75 are free. More detailed info at www.luminatefestival.co.nz |
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Collingwood Summer Food Fair |
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| Sunday 29 January 2012 - 3pm till sundown | |
Venue: Collingwood Recreation Ground Food caught, shot, harvested, cultivated, hooked or cooked locally. And free after entry. Entry fee Adults $25, accompanied kids free - then all you can eat. Courtesy coaches home in Golden Bay. Collingwood Recreation Ground 3pm ‘til sundown. Weather day Monday. For further information contact Pete Watkins. |
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Pohara Beach Fun Run 2012 |
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| Saturday 28th January | |
Location: At the Pohara Beach Top Ten Holiday Park boat ramp. Access is through main entrance of the Park. If wet (no - it will not rain) postponement date is Monday 30th January from 7PM Registrations from 5:00pm, briefing at 5:45pm. Racing commences at 6pm. Fundraiser for the Takaka Athletics Club and run in conjunction with Golden Bay Recreation.
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Golden Bay A & P Show |
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| 21 January 2012 (Saturday) , 8:00AM – 5:00PM | |
Venue: Golden Bay Recreation Park (Golden Bay Showgrounds) The Golden Bay A&P Show is an event worth experiencing, as this is truly a show where country meets town and all have a great time. Have your say with the cattle judges; eye up the sheep and goats; watch the horses from the 100yr old grandstand, or the shearing and wood chopping from a hay bale seat. Admire the cooking, flowers and handicrafts from locals and visitors and view the stunning photography display. Stroll around the many varied trade stands or sit back and listen to the entertainment. There is a great variety of food stalls and plenty to do for young and old. See you there. Contact: Jean Wedderburn, phone 03 525 9142 , |
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Takaka Village Market |
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| Each Saturday from 9am to 1:30pm (summer) | |
At Takaka Library Car Park It is a lively social, colourful event with lots of local produce. Listen to live music or see other entertainment, kids entertainment and a clown doing face painting. Stroll, sit, socialise, listen to music, buy, sell and sample our produce, vegetables, and fruits, plants, seedlings, soaps, herbal and therapeutic products and teas, snacks, coffee, books, crafts, clothing, art and photography, trinkets, surprises and much more.............! The Summer Market will start Labour weekend (on Saturday 22nd October) and will happen again every Saturday from then on. Further info contact Peter Pontier, ph: 03 5258485 |
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Recent Events
2012 Golden Bay Fashion Show |
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| 19 January | |
2012 Golden Bay Fashion Show will be held at The Naked Possum on the 19th of January @ 7pm. Categories are : Contact Email: jopudney@xtra.co.nz |
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2011 Golden Bay Santa Parade |
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| 17 December | |
Come and join us. Participants to meet at the Bickley's Yard at 9:00 AM. Bring your float, bike, costumes and join Parade held along Commercial Street, Takaka. Santa in his Sleigh * Takaka Citizens Band * Motueka Highland Pipe Band * Golden Bay Collectable Vehicles & Tractors Floats * Decorated Bikes * Masks* Spot Prizes For Children Free Face Painting Free event.
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