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Audtions for Star Quest
The search for talent begins! A great opportunity for young performers to showcase their talent to the community. Entries close on Friday 20 May. Any young person or group between the ages of 8 - 18 will be eligible to enter. Please
Location: Pahiatua
Historic Gorge Cemetery Tour
The Friends of the Gorge Cemetery will once again hold their informative tours of this historic Cemetery. Come along and hear the stories of Woodville's early pioneers
Location: Woodville
Mangatainoka Motors Show and Shine Events - Brits and Euro Car Day
For further information and to register your vehicle, visit www.tuihq.co.nzStay up-to-date with event details head to our Facebook events page.follow the below link to register your ride. Just $10 per ride. https://www.changingroom.co.nz/shop/toki-motors-events/mangatainoka-motors-registration/ Prize categories:Most Original People’s Choice Local Star (must be from Wairarapa or Tararua)Best in CategoryFurthest Travelled Star of the Show - $500 prize
Location: Pahiatua
Supplier & Contractors Day at the Races
Enjoy a day at the races with free General Admission. Whether you are looking to entertain valued customers, reward staff or enjoy a day out with friends, the Supplier & Contractors Day Raceday is the perfect day out for your group. Featuring: $10 Punters Club Tickets Members DrawFree return bus available by Palmerston North and Feilding - call the office to book your seat (06) 356 4940
Location: Woodville
Support for Ukraine - Film Screening 'Overcoming Fate'
This is a fundraiser to support Ukranian families who have fled to Kazimierz Dolny, Pahiatua's twin town in Poland. 'Overcoming Fate' tells the story of the Polish WW2 deportees to Siberia and Kazakhstan. Many remained here and came to be known as the 'Polish Pahiatua Children'Screened in Pahiatua 4 & 5 JuneDannevirke 11 JuneCall the i-SITE for tickets, they can be purchased by phone with visa debit or credit card. No booking fee.
Location: Pahiatua
Digital Device Course (Apple)
Build your confidence by learning how to use your tablet or your phone so you can get the best of it. This will be for five Wednesdays. Register by 1 June 2022.
Location: Dannevirke
TĪRAMA Luminate Light Trail
Inaugural festival of light to celebrate Matariki in Dannevirke.Dannevirke will host glowing stones and light displays depicting Ngati Kahungunu stories about the stars as part of the region’s first light festival to celebrate Matariki.The Domain will be transformed and trees lit up as part of the inaugural festival being held to celebrate the Māori new year.
Location: Dannevirke
First Aid Course
Red Cross has a large range of courses so everyone in the community can gain first aid skills. Be equipped to react quickly and safely in a medical emergency - whether it's at home, work, on the sports field or in public places.
Location: Dannevirke
HĀKARI MATARIKI FEAST MATARIKI
Dress up warm to energise the soul and warm the senses in the chill of winter to celebrate Matariki on Friday 10 June. The Domain will come alive with Feast Matariki so find a table, pull up a seat and join us at this national food celebration with live entertainment, and a place of connection, remembrance and renewal for all. There’s singers, dancers, kapa haka, bands, and hip hop dancers.The finale is a spectacular fireworks display.Come share this special time of the year with us in the Tararua District.
Location: Dannevirke
Second-hand Book Sale - Pahiatua
This fantastic book sale is on again, don't miss an opportunity to stock up for winter reading, jigsaws and dvds. BYO bags
Location: Pahiatua
First Aid Course
Red Cross has a large range of courses so everyone in the community can gain first aid skills. Be equipped to react quickly and safely in a medical emergency - whether it's at home, work, on the sports field or in public places.
Location: Dannevirke
Downer Tararua Sports Awards
Join us in celebrating sporting, active recreation and play achievements for the Tararua Region with a virtual awards ceremony.Location: Virtual, via the Sport Manawatū Facebook PageWhile this year, the awards is happening virtually, we are hosting viewing parties around the Tararua District.Free entry, nibbles and drink provided.Viewing parties are happening at the following locations:Pahiatua: Bush Multi-Sport, 57 Huxley Street, arrive from 6:30pmDannevirke: Dannevirke Sports Clubrooms, Gertrude Street, arrive from 6pmWoodville: TBCEketahuna: TBC
Location: Dannevirke
Fundraising event 'Have kids they said!...'
With Krystyne Nation.Come have a laugh and a drink while I run you through my parenting journey so far grit and all and raise money at the same time!Tickets are $20.00 and available on Eventbrite
Location: Dannevirke
Woodville Street Market
Check out the range of crafts on offer at the local monthly street market.
Location: Woodville
Learning through Pounamu Workshop - Register by 13 June 2022
Cheery Peeti-Tapurau presents an intensive one-day workshop where participants will learn traditional Māori history, both metaphysical and material, and be taught waiata (song) and takutaku (prayer).You will have access to a unique opportunity to hand finish your own quality pounamu. An ideal taonga to keep in your family or pass on to someone special.
Location: Dannevirke
Kakahu - Cloak Day session. Night sessions also available
Contents of learnings karakia, waiata, kupu related to korowai. Learn how to make your own korowai using traditional and contemporary techniques
Location: Dannevirke
Explore Pūkaha this Matariki.
Matariki is a time to celebrate new life and connect to the environment around us!Pūkaha is the perfect spot for that, with manu (birds), reptiles, tuna (eels) and ngāi tipu (fauna) beaming with life!We are open for the first ever Matariki holiday on the 24th of June 2022, come for a walk in our ngahere (forest)!We have a few Matariki themed events happening in our reserve this June from Matariki and Manu tukutuku (kite) Workshops with REAP to a star treasure hunt.Make sure to follow @pukahawhanau on Facebook to learn more about Matariki and keep up to date with these events.
Location: Eketahuna
2022 Mangatainoka Motors Show & Shine Events - V8 Sunday
For further information and to register your vehicle, visit www.tuihq.co.nzStay up-to-date with event details head to our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/events/627629634514679/https://www.changingroom.co.nz/shop/toki-motors-events/mangatainoka-motors-registration/ to register your ride. Just $10 per ride. Prize categories:Most Original People’s Choice Local Star (must be from Wairarapa or Tararua)Best in CategoryFurthest Travelled Star of the Show - $500 prize 2022 Mangatainoka Motors Show & Shine EventsThe remaining events for 2022 are:• Mangatainoka Motors Brits and Euro Car day – Sun 29th May• Mangatainoka Motors V8 Sunday – Sun 26th June• Mangatainoka Motors Japanese Car Day – Sun 31st July• Mangatainoka Motors Ford v Holden Day - Sun 28th Aug • Mangatainoka Motors Hot Rod Day - Sun 25th Sept • Mangatainoka Motors Two Wheels Day (all bikes welcome) Sun 30th Oct • Mangatainoka Motors Vintage Day Sun 27th Nov
Location: Pahiatua
Woodville Community Garden celebrates Matariki
Raranga workshop - Rongoā Workshop - Face painting - Hangi - Kai stalls happening ,bouncy castle....Will be held in Sports Stadium if weather is wet.
Location: Woodville
Addiction 101
Addiction 101 is a one-day workshop designed to increase awareness and reduce the stigma associated with addiction - both at work and in everyday life. During Addiction 101, you will: use Te Whare Tapa Whā to understand addiction and recoveryrecognise signs of addiction issuesrelate brain and body responses to addictionrespond supportively to people experiencing addiction issues.
Location: Dannevirke
Defensive Driving Course
Open to everyone including those on a Learner Licence, although is it recommended that 50 driving hours have been completed prior to attending the course. At the end of the classroom sessions a practical test will be held with the tutor. You must attend the whole course to get your certificate. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays until 21 July
Location: Dannevirke
2022 Mangatainoka Motors Show & Shine Events - Japanese Car Day
For further information and to register your vehicle, visit www.tuihq.co.nzStay up-to-date with event details head to our Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/events/627629634514679/https://www.changingroom.co.nz/shop/toki-motors-events/mangatainoka-motors-registration/ to register your ride. Just $10 per ride. Prize categories:Most Original People’s Choice Local Star (must be from Wairarapa or Tararua)Best in CategoryFurthest Travelled Star of the Show - $500 prize 2022 Mangatainoka Motors Show & Shine EventsThe remaining events for 2022 are:• Mangatainoka Motors Brits and Euro Car day – Sun 29th May• Mangatainoka Motors V8 Sunday – Sun 26th June• Mangatainoka Motors Japanese Car Day – Sun 31st July• Mangatainoka Motors Ford v Holden Day - Sun 28th Aug • Mangatainoka Motors Hot Rod Day - Sun 25th Sept • Mangatainoka Motors Two Wheels Day (all bikes welcome) Sun 30th Oct • Mangatainoka Motors Vintage Day Sun 27th Nov
Location: Pahiatua
Dannevirke Night Market
Check out the crafts and food night market at this wonderful night market. There will be crafts, coffee and great food!
Location: Dannevirke
