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Fish Akitio
Fishing competition at beautiful Akitio Beach, come and try your luck.
Location: Coastal
Watercolour Magic with South Island artist
A fabulous opportunity to learn more about painting with watercolour.
Location: Dannevirke
Drive in Movie Night
Movies under the Moonlight! WHY WOULD YOU NOT?
Location: Pahiatua
Learn how to make Feta Cheese
Have you ever wanted to make tasty feta cheese? Well, it's easy as and here's your chance to have a go in our mini cheese factory in Woodville.
Location: Woodville
New Zealand Sign Language - Term 3 22 July - 23 September
Why not learn sign Language?? Classes for beginners and to refresh.
Location: Pahiatua
Train Trip Through The Manawatu Gorge,
Loooook its back Don't miss out!Train Trip through the Manawatu Gorge with beautiful scenic views.
Location: Woodville
Picnic in the Park
Bring the family and a picnic and relax in Fountaine Square listening to some cool music while the kids play.
Location: Woodville
Autism Support Group
A relaxed space and time for parents, caregivers and interested people to meet and support each other through their journey with their tamariki and whanau living with autism
Location: Dannevirke
Te Tiriti o Waitangi - A visual history (half day workshop)
Come and find out more about the history of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi
Location: Dannevirke
Country Carnival Market -
This is a fantastic monthly market where you will find crafts, gifts, jewellery, food and much more.
Location: Dannevirke
Race to the Brewery
This is the 10th Aniversary and promises to be the biggest and best year. If you are looking for a fantastic event for your company or a group of mates to get involved in, look no further than the Property Brokers Race to the Brewery.
Location: Pahiatua
Viking Festival
This is a must-do family festival to celebrate the history and culture of Norsewood
Location: Norsewood
Woodville Horticulture & Industrial Society 136th Annual Show
Go along to see the wonderful display of flowers, plants and handcrafts made locally
Location: Woodville
Childrens Day in Pahiatua
Come and join the celebration: Free Family Fun event, celebrating this years theme "Put Tamariki First"
Location: Pahiatua
Meet the Community Board 1 & 12 March
The Eketahuna Community Board will be present for you to discuss any problems or concerns you may have
Location: Eketahuna
Pahiatua Shears
Reputation of attracting shearers Nationwide & abroad.Supporting Shearing As a sport.
Location: Pahiatua
Tararua Art Exhibition
Tararua Art Exhibition. Come along and enjoy the wonderful array of Art Works from around the District and beyond. It is so exciting to see the work of our Artists. A treat for the eyes.
Location: Woodville
Digital Device Support - Night Class 3 - 31 March
Are you struggling with todays technology or just need a bit of advice?
Location: Dannevirke
A Basic Art Course
Learn new Art techniques at your own pace.
Location: Dannevirke
Diabetes Support Group
Do you need some help and support with diabetes? There's people who can assist
Location: Dannevirke
Digital Device Support - 5 March - 2 April
Do you need some assistance with todays technology? workshop will be held each Thursday
Location: Woodville
Historical Tour from a Maori Perspective
Limited spaces are available for this historic tour, call to find out more
Location: Dannevirke
Strengthening Families Forum Meeting
How can we make our families stronger?
Location: Dannevirke
Community Kapa Haka - Learning Te Reo Maori through Waiata
A fascinating workshop to learn all about Te Reo through Waiata
Location: Dannevirke
Cooking on a Budget
Learn to cook amazing meals with a budget.
Location: Dannevirke
Eketahuna Our Town Annual General Meeting
Calling all members of the community, both new and old. Come and see what we do for our community, we are also very open to new ideas.
Location: Eketahuna
Annual Laskey's Bush Cycle Tour
Arguably the best cycling event in the Tararuas, bring your leg power to Mangatainoka on Saturday, March 14th for the annual Bush Cycle Tour. All new races this year comprising of Paperplus Kids 5 km, Tour De Toki 15 km, MCI Associates Ltd 40 km, Martin Beveridge Ltd 80 km and MacDougalls 125 km Ultimate Challenge, all avoiding any main roads.
Location: Pahiatua
Eketahuna Lawn Mower Racing 2020
Are you a cut above the rest? come take part in our fun friendly day out in Eketahuna.
Location: Eketahuna
Walk/Run/Guided Horse Trek
This is a fundraising event for the Akitio Community hall.There will be TWO Walk options and TWO run options.Short walk 10kmsLong walk 13 kms
Location: Coastal
Alfredton School Trail Ride
New location, great rural hospitality & awesome tracks. Enjoy a good day out
Location: Eketahuna
Woodville-Pahiatua Cup Day.
Sunday Races at Woodville. Enjoy the thrill and the skills of the races. Fun for the whole family
Location: Woodville
Learn to make Brie Cheese
Have you ever wanted to make your own delicious, creamy Brie? Well, here's your chance to have a go in our mini cheese factory in Woodville.
Location: Woodville
Pahiatua Rugby Football Club get-together
Did you play Rugby for the PAHIATUA RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB at any time before it morphed into the Bush Rugby Club ?. If so then this is for you
Location: Pahiatua
Tui Truck Stop Show N Shine
Keep calm and keep on truckin'.Calling all Big Rigs! If you are the owner/driver of a truck then we want you to mark this date in your calendar. Bring your big rig/18-wheeler/rig/semi/semitrailer/trailer truck/truck trailer to our truck show.
Location: Pahiatua
Life Keepers - Suicide Prevention Training
Become a LifeKeeper today and support those who may be at risk of suicide to get the help they need.
Location: Dannevirke
Motorcycle HQ Tararua College Mud Run
The ever popular Mud Run is on again with loads of mud, obstacles and fun
Location: Pahiatua
Norsewood Takapau Fun Challenge
Sunday fun Run, Walk or Cycle for 2020. Enjoy a fun day out and enjoy the scenery from Norsewood to Takapau ending with fun and entertainment at Takapau School.
Location: Norsewood
Defensive Driving Course
Fully Subsidised 5 week driving course.
Location: Dannevirke
Pahiatua Learner Licence
Do you want to get your learner licence? This course is designed to help you.
Location: Pahiatua
Mangatainoka Motors American Car Day
Inviting all Hot Rods, Mustangs, Custom Cars and plenty more American beauties to come and celebrate American cars at the Tui Brewery! Bring along your American cars on Sunday 26th April for a top-notch car day out at the brewery with some great prizes up for grabs!
Location: Pahiatua
Evening Computer Classes Term 2, 4 May - 29 June
Come along and join in out Evening classes, its a great way to gain knowledge around computers.
Location: Pahiatua
Te Reo Maori Classes Term 2 - May 5 to July 1
Classes provide an introduction to Te Reo Māori from beginner to advanced levels.
Location: Pahiatua
New Zealand Sign Language - Term 2 06 May - 01 July
Why not learn sign Language? Classes for beginners and to refresh
Location: Pahiatua
The Great Eketahuna Cheese Festival
We've done it once, we've done it twice... Team Eke are going for it again...Small cheese event for small cheesemakers in a small part of provincial New Zealand that has made a big contribution to NZ cheese. Join us!
Location: Eketahuna
Mangatainoka Motors Brexit v EU Day
Inviting all European and British cars to come and celebrate at the Tui Brewery! Bring along your car on May 31 for a top-notch car day out at the brewery with some great prizes up for grabs! If you don’t own a European or British car come along anyway and check out the cars on show.
Location: Pahiatua
Mangatainoka Motors V8 Sunday
Are you the owner of a V8? Why not bring your car to Tui Brewery for a fabulous day out that gives you the chance to display your sweet ride for other car enthusiasts and general public to enjoy and in doing so, compete to win some sweet prizes.
Location: Pahiatua
Evening Computer Classes
Come along and learn more about computers
Location: Pahiatua
Te Reo Maori Classes Term 3 July 21 to 22 September
Classes provide an introduction to Te Reo Māori from beginner to advanced levels.
Location: Pahiatua
Mangatainoka Motors Japanese Car Day
We are inviting all Japanese cars (and their owners!) to come and celebrate at the Tui Brewery! Bring along your car on July 26 for a top-notch car day out with some great prizes up for grabs!
Location: Pahiatua
Mangatainoka Motors Ford vs Holden Day
Are you a Ford or Holden fan? See the cars, taste the latest Tui drops straight from the brewery, grab something delicious off the menu plus the state of the art brewery will be open for tours too. Soak up the live music, kick back and relax in the afternoon with the popular Tunes under the Tower. Free entry for spectators
Location: Pahiatua
Mangatainoka Motors Hot Rod Day
Are you the owner of Hot Rod? Why not bring your car to Tui Brewery for a fabulous day out that gives you the chance to display your sweet ride for other car enthusiasts and general public to enjoy and in doing so, compete to win some sweet prizes.
Location: Pahiatua
Evening Computer Classes Term 4 12 October - 30 November
Here's a great opportunity if you want to learn more about computers
Location: Pahiatua
New Zealand Sign Language - Term 4 14 October - 25 November
Why not learn sign Language?? Classes for beginners and to refresh.
Location: Pahiatua
Mangatainoka Motors Two Wheeled Day
Calling all motorcycle enthusiasts!! If you have a passion for these two-wheeled machines bring your bike to Tui Brewery for a fabulous day to display your sweet ride for other motorcycle enthusiasts and general public to enjoy and in doing so, compete to win some sweet prizes.
Location: Pahiatua
Mangatainoka VIntage Car Day
Calling all Vintage car owners!! If you have a passion for these machines bring your car to Tui Brewery for a fabulous day to display your sweet ride for other car enthusiasts and general public to enjoy and in doing so, compete to win some sweet prizes.
Location: Pahiatua
