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Defensive Driving Course
Whether you’re on your learner or restricted licence, you can reduce the time it takes to get your full licence by six months when you complete an NZTA approved Defensive Driving Course.
Location: Dannevirke
Dannevirke Art Society Annual Exhibition
Official opening on 15 October at 5:00pm.
Location: Dannevirke
Dannevirke Athletic Club Opening Night
Do you want to get fit? The Dannevirke Athletics Club is opening tonight!
Location: Dannevirke
SHB Federation of Women's Institute Handcraft Show
A fabulous display of the many handcrafts made locally. This annual event is the place to see all manner of local talented crafts people in one place.
Location: Dannevirke
Dannevirke Floral Art Group - Club Design Demonstration
Go along and see how these talented people make beautiful floral art
Location: Dannevirke
Larry Morris - Rock Singer at The Old Dairy Factory in Norsewood
If you think of rock in New Zealand you think of Larry Morris. When Helen Clark was Prime Minister, she introduced Larry as a true New Zealand rock icon. When Larry takes the stage you know the master is there! Super powerful vocals, total commitment, humour, and when required, pathos.
Location: Norsewood
Tararua College Community Duathon
Want to get fit for summer and spend time with the children? Here's an event for the whole family to participate in.
Location: Pahiatua
Dannevirke Lawn Bowling Club Trades Tournament
Bowls or lawn bowls is a sport in which the objective is to roll biased balls so that they stop close to a smaller ball called a "jack" or "kitty".
Location: Dannevirke
Organ Recital by Martin Setchell
Don't miss this opportunity to hear internationally-renowned concert organist Martin Setchell
Location: Dannevirke
Scottish Festival
Fundraising for Dannevirke Guardian angels and Westpac rescue Helicopter
Location: Dannevirke
Woodville Market
Come and check out the range of quality crafts and food at the local Woodville Street Market, held monthly, you're sure to find a bargain or two.
Location: Woodville
GST Workshops
This Workshop is a hands-on interactive session
Location: Dannevirke
Woodville Races
There will be plenty of quality horses with some talented jockeys in attendance
Location: Woodville
Dannevirke Day
The annual market day for Dannevirke is back with a twist... Dannevirke Community Board is bringing the community together to celebrate all the things we love about Dannevirke!
Location: Dannevirke
Dannevirke Fantasy Cave Spring Special Opening
A must see for the young of age, and young at heart! An amazing exhibition of nursery rhymes and fairy tale scenes.
Location: Dannevirke
Tararua District Premiere - 'Ride like a Girl'
The incredible true story of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup.
Location: Pahiatua
Country Carnival Market
This is a fantastic monthly market where you will find crafts, gifts, jewellery, food and much more.
Location: Dannevirke
Pahiatua Trout Fishing Carnival 26 October to 2 November
Get out on the river and try your luck to catch a trout
Location: Pahiatua
Community Open Day at Pukaha
We want to share this significant Taonga with all citizens from across the regions and to encourage a sense of ownership, pride and connection with the important conservation work that is happens at Pūkaha.
Location: Eketahuna
Exotic Sheep Shearing Day
This day will involve the shearing of various breeds and discussion of different types of wool as well as tastings and displays.
Location: Dannevirke
Mangatainoka Motors - Two Wheels Day
Be sure to keep your calendar free for this awesome event! All bikes welcome.
Location: Pahiatua
Halloween Party
Come and wear your spookiest costume!
Location: Woodville
Junior Touch Competition
Grades will be U7's, U9's, U11's and U13's (Bouys/Girls or Mixed Team)
Location: Pahiatua
Norsewood Flower Show
The Hall is open for entries on Friday at 9:00am.Public viewings: Friday: 1:30pm - 4:00pmSaturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Norsewood
Dannevirke Garden and Craft expo
This is an amazing garden and craft expo with a huge number of plants, outdoor and indoor crafts.
Location: Dannevirke
Dannevirke Spring Festival Garden Ramble
Gardens will be open from 10:00am - 4:00pm both days. The entry fee is $5.00 per person - per garden (children free)
Location: Dannevirke
Richard Grainger Folk Singer performing at The Old Dairy Factory in Norsewood
Richard Grainger is a Teesside born Singer & Guitarist living on the North - East Coast of England. His extensive repertoire addresses much of folk-life from the Yorkshire Coast and Moors to Teesside and beyond, both past and present.
Location: Norsewood
Spinners & Weavers,Cottage Quilters Open Day
The talent of these crafts people is just mind -blowing, go along and view their masterpieces.
Location: Dannevirke
St Joseph's School Fundraiser Ambrose Golf Day
A great opportunity for a Christmas Function with rhe proceeds going t school technology updgrades and resources.
Location: Dannevirke
Cemetery Walk at the Settlers Cemetery
This is a guided walk. Come and hear the fascinating stories of the early settlers of Dannevirke and districts.
Location: Dannevirke
Herbertville Trail Ride
This is a 35km loop, reduced to 25km loop at 12:30pm, reduced to 15km loop at 1:30pmRolling to steep country, Teenagers $25.00, Adult $30.00 Cash only.
Location: Coastal
Bingo Fundraiser
All money raised will go towards the Guardian Angels Charity Christmas dinner
Location: Dannevirke
Mens Health Car Show
What a great opportunity to dress up, enjoy some rock n roll music and check out the awesome cars on display!
Location: Dannevirke
Elske Centre Open Craft Day
Join in or just marvel at the wonderful crafts on display.
Location: Dannevirke
New Zealand Red Cross First Aid Course
Learn how to save a life at this basic First Aid Course.
Location: Dannevirke
Pahiatua Ladies Golf Christmas Cheer
This is a Stableford competition - handicaps 0 - 40.4
Location: Pahiatua
Helen Carver and Friends Concert
Experience the amazing local and visiting talent right here in Dannevirke.
Location: Dannevirke
Mad Hatter Day
Come and join the festivities in Fountaine Square, stalls, games and food, you could even dress up as a Mad Hatter
Location: Woodville
Ladies Night
Come and join us for a ladies night with refreshments and giveaways!
Location: Pahiatua
A Very Potter Christmas
Pahiatua Repertory presents a Harry Potter Christmas themed event
Location: Pahiatua
Dannevirke Highland Pipe Band & Brass Band Concert
The Brass and Pipe Bands are combining to entertain you at this wonderful Concert.
Location: Dannevirke
Mangatainoka Motors - V8 Sunday
Head on down to Tui HQ and hear those V8's rumble.
Location: Pahiatua
'Ladies Night' presented by Dannevirke Theatre Company
This promises to be an entertaining show. There are eleven shows until 7 December.More details to come soon.
Location: Dannevirke
Blues and Pizza with Brilleaux
Brilleaux is a high-energy, hard driving, British-style rhythm and blues band from New Zealand in the style of bands such as Dr Feelgood, Wilko Johnson, and Nine Below Zero, and in a similar vein to earlier exponents of the genre such as The Yardbirds, Early Rolling Stones, and Johnny Kid and the Pirates.
Location: Norsewood
Christmas Guardian Angels
Join in for a day of music, Father Christmas and his helpers along with presents
Location: Dannevirke
Bush Classic 2020
A great weekend for a golf tournament!
Location: Pahiatua
Otope Garden Open Day
A fundraiser for the Dannevirke St Johns health shuttle, this fabulous event will include Jazz band, stalls, raffles, lots of food, wine
Location: Dannevirke
Race to the Brewery
This is the 10th Aniversary and promises to be the biggest and best year
Location: Pahiatua
Viking Festival
A family festival to celebrate the history and culture of Norsewood
Location: Norsewood
