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September

2010

Woodfest

Pole Climbing, chip shovelling, chainsaw carving, woodchopping. It is amazing what can be achieved with wood. Kawerau has the whole spectrum over three days of Woodfest whichi ncorporates the Woodskills Festival in the Ron Hardie Recreation Centre. Enter the public vote and see whose pieces has won from a prize pool of more than $20,000. click here for more info...

Date(s)

10 Sep 2010 - 12 Sep 2010

Venue

Kawerau

Phone

021 269 4318

Email

swhitwell@xtra.co.nz

Website

www.kaweraudc.govt.nz

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National Woodskills Festival

Entry forms are now online at www.kaweraudc.co.nz for the National Woodskills competition to be held September 10-12 as part of the annual Woodfest. There are some new categories this year, including Wearable Wood and novice for newbies to the art of wood crafting. Overall there are 10 categories with more than $20,000 in prize money to be won. The public vote will be rather bizaare this year, so imagination is the key. Watch this space for more details over the next few months.

Date(s)

10 Sep 2010 - 12 Sep 2010

Venue

Kawerau

Phone

021 269 4318

Email

swhitwell@xtra.co.nz

Website

http://www.kaweraudc.govt.nz/

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Life Education Trust 'Fight for Life Ed'

Let's get ready to rumble... MOVE over, David Tua … the Eastern Bay’s boxing talent is ready to step into the ring. Local identities are volunteering to glove up and put their bodies on the line … all for a good cause. click here for more info...

Date(s)

11 Sep 2010 - 11 Sep 2010

Venue

War Memorial Hall

Phone

07 307 1943

Email

shelleymorgan@xtra.co.nz

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Hospice Charity Dinner with Dr Jo Petersen

Enjoy a scrumptious meal, listen to an amazing speaker. $55 tickets on sale at the Hospice Shop (beside Whitcoulls), Kerry Nott Pharmacy Opotiki or Smiths City Kawerau. There will be no door sales, and a cash bar only. The evening includes live and blind auctions. Uzabus will provide a bus Whakatane return for $5, bus route included with tickets. click here for more info...

Date(s)

18 Sep 2010 - 18 Sep 2010

Venue

Ohope Golf Club

Phone

07 307 2244

Fax

07 307 8057

Email

jan@hospiceebop.org.nz

Website

www.hospiceebop.org.nz

October

2010

Spring Fling 2010

Whakatane Rod & Custom Club Inc Presents an a day of fun for all ages Registration/Breakfast at 9am Autoholics Paint Shop then a mystery cruise, games, show 'n' shine, ending with prizegiving at the Whakatane Sportfishing Club click here for more info...

Date(s)

09 Oct 2010 - 09 Oct 2010

Venue

Autoholics Paint Shop, Gateway Crescent, Whakatane

Phone

307 8122 027 085 936

Email

mikev@whakatane.govt.nz

Website

www.wrcc.net.nz

Plunkets Arty Garden Ramble

visiting gardens in the Eastern BOP and other places of interest. click here for more info...

Date(s)

30 Oct 2010 - 31 Oct 2010

Venue

around the EBOP

Phone

07 3085689 evenings

Email

brunnies@ezysurf .co.nz

November

2010

ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE SHOW

Dinner & Show Cost $45 per person click here for more info...

Date(s)

06 Nov 2010 - 06 Nov 2010

Venue

Whakatane RSA, Richardson Road

Phone

07 307 0343

Email

www.whaktanersa@xtra.co.nz

Whakatane Truck and Bike Show

A Truck Show featuring some of the big rigs. Come have a look at the trucks and help raise funds for Child Cancer. A drive through town will take place at 11AM. Gold coin donation, raffles and a sausage sizzle. The kids will love it! Harley's also on show. click here for more info...

Date(s)

20th November 2010

Venue

Trident High School, Arawa Rd Whakatane

Phone

07 3087399

Whakatane Truck And Bike Show

Support child cancer in the Eastern Bay of Plenty and see some of New Zealand's gruntiest machines while you are at it. A wonderful day the whole famiily will enjoy. Truck rides, entertainment and food all on offer. Stay tuned to whakatane.com for more details.

Date(s)

20 Nov 2010 - 20 Nov 2020

Venue

Trident High School.

Phone

0277753251

Free Phone

3086414

Email

munchie_whakatane@hotmail.co.nz

December

2010

Matata Christmas In The Park

A fun, safe and enjoyable family event! The day will kick off with an 'Amazing Race' followed by a 'family game of cricket' with the afternoon's entertainment starting at 12 pm. More information will be posted soon

Date(s)

13 December 2010

Venue

Matata Rugby & Sports Club, Division Street

Phone

07 322 2915

Fax

07 322 2990

Email

bgow@matata.net.nz

Website

www.matata.net.nz

February

2011

East Cape Ride

Motorbike Ride around the East Cape

Date(s)

26 Feb 2011 - 27 Feb 2012

Venue

tba

Phone

306 0500

Email

janies@whakatane.govt.nz

 

Hot Summer Night Street Fiesta

Street Fiesta, street entertainers, kidszone, Headline act: TBC Entertainment from 2-10pm. click here for more info...

Date(s)

26 February 2011

Venue

The Strand, Whakatane

Phone

07 3072050

Free Phone

0800 942 528

March

2011

Classic Matata Festival

Welcome the Steam Train to Matata. The main road will be closed and the street will come alive: Craft and food stalls, Classic planes, helicopter rides,vintage and classic cars. 12 noon to 2:30pm

Date(s)

05 Mar 2011 - 05 Mar 2011

Venue

Arawa Rd, Matata

Phone

07 322 2915

Email

jen@matata.net.nz

April

2011

Service Club Ball

Ball of The Year

Date(s)

16 Apr 2011 - 16 Apr 2011

Venue

War Memorial Hall

Phone

306 0500

Email

janies@whakatane.govt.nz

November

2011

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Toast to the Coast

A tour of 10 stunning and unique properties. click here for more info...

Date(s)

04 Nov 2011 - 06 Nov 2011

Venue

VARIOUS PROPERTIES

Phone

0274 3288 33

Free Phone

07 307 1049

Fax

07 307 8057

Email

rossosb@xtra.co.nz

Website

www.toasttothecoast.co.nz

The official tourism information website for the Whakatane District, including Ohope and Murupara, in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Whakatane is a coastal town, situated in the North Island of New Zealand, just one hour drive from Tauranga and Rotorua.