What's On in Local Government
What's On showcases all of the exciting events that your local and regional council are providing in your area and right across the country. If you would like your event added send it to news@localgovt.co.nz
UK Crime Novelist Confessional At Library Dunedin residents will have a chance to interrogate UK crime-writing sensation RJ Ellory on Friday 10 September when he talks about his latest novel, Saints of New York. (Dunedin City Council, 27 August 2010)
International dinosaur exhibition to hatch at Waikato Museum Real dinosaur bones and an eight-foot reconstructed nest will be amongst the displays featured in a new dinosaur exhibition opening at Waikato Museum next Saturday, 4 September. (Hamilton City Council, 27 August 2010)
Plan to sustain Akaroa public spaces The Council is aiming for a plan that will support the cultural, social and economic wellbeing of Akaroa. (Christchurch City Council, 25 August 2010)
Hooton Reserve Planting Day This Sunday 29 August Hooton Reserve at Oteha Valley Rd, Albany is holding the last of the Council’s Community planting Days this Sunday 29 August. (North Shore City Council, 25 August 2010)
Life's A Beach! A FREE workshop dealing with the threat climate change poses for Dunedin's coastal communities will provide advice about how to safeguard our coastline by restoring our dune systems. (Dunedin City Council, 24 August 2010)
Auckland Zoo event to remember Kashin one year on One year on since the passing of Auckland Zoo's much-loved Asian elephant Kashin, the Zoo is to celebrate her life with a day of festivities this Saturday, 28 August from 10am to 3.30pm. (Auckland City Council, 24 August 2010)
Colours of India festival – celebrating diverse India A week-long festival beginning at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu on Sunday 15 August will showcase the best of Indian art, history and culture. (Christchurch City Council, 11 August 2010)
Clutha celebrates Library Week August 16-22 Clutha District Libraries are celebrating Library Week 2010 with a series of events for book enthusiasts of all ages. (Clutha District Council, 10 August 2010)
Chemicals minus the haze The pros and cons of garden chemicals will be the subject of what promises to be clear-headed discussion at a free public workshop at Hollard Gardens, Kaponga, on Sunday (22 August). (Taranaki Regional Council, 10 August 2010)
Korean sister city seen through the lens Christchurch people will be able to glimpse life in our Korean sister city Songpa-gu at a photographic exhibition which opens this week. (Christchurch City Council, 10 August 2010)
Don Stafford Rotorua Legends 2008 Encore showing at museum From 1996, Don Stafford and Kerry Fowler made 21 documentaries together, including the Hindsight Series, Out and About Series, and Rotorua Legends Series. (Rotorua District Council, 09 August 2010)
Toi Poneke Hits Fifth Year Head On Toi Poneke Arts Centre is five years old. To celebrate, 17 of our resident artists are putting on an exhibition, entitled Head On, from Wednesday 18 August. (Wellington City Council, 05 August 2010)
Band together for summer music event Music in Parks is a celebration of Auckland and New Zealand music and has become an institution on our city's summer events calendar. (Auckland City Council, 04 August 2010)
Wellington's Young Arts Talent Splash Out Artsplash, Wellington City Council's children's arts festival, returns this month to celebrate dance, music, drama, visual art and wearable art for primary and intermediate-aged children. (Wellington City Council, 04 August 2010)
The art of making visible the invisible A new exhibition at Our City O-Tautahi merges art with the atom in an effort to explain nanotechnology. (Christchurch City Council, 04 August 2010)
Fireworks finale to be a real crowd pleaser The Pelorus Trust Fireshow is set to light up the night sky on Saturday 14 August with one of the Wellington region’s biggest fireworks displays. (Hutt City Council, 04 August 2010)
The naked facts on undressed trees The trees that undress for winter will be the subject of a free public workshop at Tupare in New Plymouth on Sunday (15 August). (Taranaki Regional Council, 04 August 2010)
Online resource celebrates Manukau's history Manukau Libraries will launch Footprints, a new photographic heritage resource, on 16 August. (Manukau City Council, 29 July 2010)
Rotorua takes running start on poetry day It’s National Poetry Day tomorrow [30 July] and Rotorua is taking a running start with readings from local and guest poets at the Night Market tonight [29 July]. (Rotorua District Council, 29 July 2010)
Kowhai Tree Sale to be held in Garden Place Residents will have the opportunity to purchase and plant their very own ‘Hamilton icon’ when a Kowhai Tree Sale is held in Garden Place on Saturday, 7 August from 10am-3pm. (Hamilton City Council, 29 July 2010)
Rainbow Warrior Quilt Due to public interest and demand the Whangarei Art Museum is pleased to announce the display of - Rainbow Warrior Quilt – and further Greenpeace memorabilia at the Art Lounge in the Whangarei Library 1stAugust – 5 September 2010 (PDF, Whangarei District Council, 28 July 2010)
Works of art to go up in smoke Petone Beach will once again be home to multiple burning sculptures during this year’s Petone Winter Carnival. (Hutt City Council, 28 July 2010)
Fendalton public art pays homage to pioneer and his love A sculpture inspired by the life and love of Warpole Cheshyre Fendall has been chosen for a community public artwork in Fendalton Park. (Christchurch City Council, 27 July 2010)
Southland Companies presenting Southland’s quality produce at the Auckland Food Show 29 July – 1 August 2010. Venture Southland is coordinating the attendance of a group of ‘Food Network South’ companies which are exhibiting at this year’s Auckland Food Show. These include; Blue River Dairy, The Seriously Good Chocolate Company, Retro Organics and Marama Organics. (Venture Southland, 26 July 2010)
Take the Polar Plunge for fun and charity The Mitre 10 Mega Petone Polar Plunge is back as part of the exciting Petone Winter Carnival. Mayor David Ogden will join other plucky participants as they don colourful costumes and head into the icy waters of Petone Beach on Saturday 14 August. (Hutt City Council, 22 July 2010)
Puppet show for school showing most Ruru wisdom Local schools with ‘Ruru awareness’ could be treated to a free puppet show as part of the district’s latest ‘Back to School’ road safety campaign. (Rotorua District Council, 22 July 2010)
War stories come to Toi Poneke Gallery 13.07.10 Wellington artists Judi Jenkins and Lucy Jerram Moore share a passion for expressing the experiences of New Zealanders separated by war. They have combined their talents for an exhibition called War Cry/Letters Home, at Toi Poneke Gallery from Friday 23 July.
Seniors Living Well 13.07.10 If you're over 55 and looking for fresh activities to spark up your life, we have a week of free talks about activities that could be your starting point. (Wellington City Council)
Petone Winter Carnival returns bigger than ever (Hutt City Council, 7 July 2010)
Wacky winter event at Mission Bay (Auckland City Council, 12 July 2010)
Events calendar Christchurch Botanic Gardens - a place where there’s always something interesting happening. (Christchurch City Council, 12 July 2010)
What’s rumbling in the jungle at Manukau Libraries these school holidays? Rumble in the Jungle is the theme for Manukau Libraries’ July school holiday programme. (Manukau City Council, 28 June 2010)
Hamilton Zoo visitors invited to write words on a wing An unusual type of bird has landed at Hamilton Zoo just in time for the school holidays, as part of the ‘Words on a Wing’ Shout Out campaign, coordinated by the Department of Conservation. (Hamilton City Council, 01 July 2010)
Get fit for free during July Free exercise classes are on offer during July at Naenae Fitness Suite to celebrate the facility’s second birthday. (Hutt City Council, 30 June 2010)
Model exhibition explores Auckland's past A new exhibition that showcases two extraordinary scale models of the city opened today at AUT. (Auckland City Council, 30 June 2010)
Events at Botany Library have African flavour Botany Library will be hosting two events with a distinctly African flavour next month. (Manukau City Council, 24 June 2010)
Guardians celebrate Hillcrest Park success A group set up to target anti-social behaviour in Hillcrest Park is celebrating its successes with Hillcrest Park Family Fun Day this Sunday 27 June from 12-4pm. (Hamilton City Council, 24 June 2010)
Places available in holiday programmes If your kids like to be busy in the school holidays or you need to find somewhere for them to go, there are currently places available in the Christchurch City Council programmes for the July holidays (3 – 18 July). (Christchurch City Council, 23 June 2010)
Fun, free event for older folks Warm up and enjoy good music and food at the Winter Blast at Richmond Workingmen’s Club Social Hall on Thursday 1 July. (Christchurch City Council, 22 June 2010)
Building the right foundations for early childhood education Visiting Seelye Fellow and international early childhood education expert Naomi Eisenstadt CB is the key note speaker at Manukau’s Building the Right Foundations early childhood symposium being held this Friday. (Manukau City Council, 15 June 2010)
Get ready for an action-packed winter in the Hutt Fire up your winter with the Hutt Scene and check out the events, activities and experiences that make the Hutt Valley a great place to be when the temperature drops. (Hutt City Council, 08 June 2010)
Special Birthday at Brooklands Zoo One of the oldest capuchin monkeys in Australasia is turning 44 on Thursday (10 June) at Brooklands Zoo. (New Plymouth District Council, 08 June 2010)
Youth Bands at the Pool A swimming pool is not your typical music venue, but from this Friday night Keith Spry Pool in Johnsonville will offer youth bands the opportunity to strut their stuff on stage. (Wellington City Council, 08 June 2010)
Tickets for 2010 ILT Kidzone Festival on sale Monday Ever told your child to „run off and join the circus‟? Well now‟s their chance! Bring them along to the 2010 ILT Kidzone Festival where they can learn to walk on stilts or get an early introduction to Hot Air Ballooniversity. (Venture Southland, 01 June 2010)
Hutt City all revved up for AmeriCARna It’s time to start polishing those rims … AmeriCARna is coming to town! (Hutt City Council, 01 June 2010)
Planting Natives New Zealand's rich diversity of plant species is constantly under threat - so on Friday (04.06.10), 200 children will seize their chance to conserve our biodiversity. (Wellington City Council, 31 May 2010)
Celebrate Matariki In Piripi / June each year, when the star cluster Matariki (also known as Pleiades) appears in our dawn skies, it is the signal for the Maori New Year to begin. (Wellington City Council, 31 May 2010)
Matariki festivities light up the west Art, music, film and thought-provoking insights on cultural and economic sustainability make up an impressive line up for Matariki celebrations in Waitakere this year. (Waitakere City Council, 31 May 2010)
Leading economist to speak in Clutha The Otago Chamber of Commerce, with support from the Clutha District Development Board, is pleased to present a discussion evening next month with key speaker Ganesh Nana from Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL). (Clutha District Council, 31 May 2010)
Music, song and dance during final days of Youth Week It's the last days of Youth Week with plenty of activities for Rotorua's young people to still get involved in. (Rotorua District Council, 27 May 2010)
Wairoa Film Festival to feature again in Matariki celebrations This year’s southern celebration of Matariki, (Maori New Year) will once again feature the Wairoa Film Festival. (Venture Southland, 27 May 2010)
Protecting our city for generations to come This Saturday, 5 June, is World Environment Day. To mark the occasion, we look at some of the projects happening across the city that are having a positive environmental outcome. (Auckland City Council, 27 May 2010)
Rising Stars on the Horizon The month-long celebration of Puaka Matariki is getting underway next week. From 29 May - 24 June, there will be 26 events celebrating the rising of these constellations on Dunedin's horizon. (Dunedin City Council, 25 May 2010)
Hawke's Bay Celebrates Great Leaders Leadership Week was established in memory of one of New Zealand’s greatest leaders Sir Peter Blake to highlight the value that great leadership provides for New Zealand. (Hastings District Council, 25 May 2010)
Matariki art and performance Some of Christchurch’s finest Māori performing arts groups will perform at Christchurch Art Gallery next month (June) during Matariki celebrations. (Christchurch City Council 25 May 2010)
Settling in for another Beca Heritage Week Anniversaries, adventures and a fresh look at the founding of our city will be celebrated during this years Beca Heritage Week, which will run from 22 to 31 October. (Christchurch City Council, 21 May 2010)
Hamilton Public Art Plan presented to residents Hamilton Public Art Plan advisor Rob Garrett will visit Hamilton on Wednesday 2 June to give residents a unique and free opportunity to hear more about the plan which provides a guide for investment in public art in the city over the next ten years. (Hamilton City Council, 21 May 2010)
Youth Week starts this Saturday Youth week will be celebrated from this Saturday with a number of youth orientated events including a pool party at the new Dudley Park Aquatic Centre, a skate competition and a series of movies at the Rangiora Town Hall. (PDF, Waimakariri District Council, 18 May 2010)
Pacific Sound Stage: One Night Only! Local icons and upcoming homegrown talent alike take to Otara’s stage for one night only this Saturday night. (Manukau City Council, 18 May 2010)
Youth Week Youth Week takes place 22 - 30 May this year. It highlights the amazing things young people do. (Wellington City Council, 17 May 2010)
Youth Week to bring families together Youth Week kicks off on Friday 21 May and Hutt City’s youth council, Youth Infusion, have put together a programme to bring together people from different generations together. (Hutt City Council, 14 May 2010)
Hamilton musical talent showcased at Hamilton City Libraries A diverse range of musical performances will be held at Hamilton City Libraries this month as part of NZ Music Month celebration Soundz Like Hamilton. (Hamilton City Council, 14 May 2010)
Celebrate Youth Week in Manukau Deputy Mayor Gary Troup will launch Youth Week 2010 at Te Matariki Clendon Community Centre and Library on Monday, 24 May. (Manukau City Council, 13 May 2010)
Pakowhai Planting Day This Saturday May 15 Hawke’s Bay Regional Council will be holding a planting day for the public at Pakowhai Country Park. This will be from 9 am until midday. (Hawke's Bay Regional Council, 13 May 2010)
Rescheduled bellbird release details Twenty-five birds from Auckland’s Tawharanui Regional Park in Auckland are now due to be released at the Hamilton Gardens at 8am on Sunday 16 May. The event will be at the Te Parapara Garden and the public is very welcome to attend. (Environment Waikato, 13 May 2010)
Rotorua rocks during music month Teenagers are in for a treat when popular Kiwi R&B singer and hip hop dancer J. Williams rocks into town next week. (Rotorua District Council, 13 May 2010)
Smokefreerockquest finals move to Hamilton Hamilton youth are in for a treat come this September 11 with news that Smokefreerockquest - New Zealand’s only live, nationwide, youth, original music competition - will hold its national final in the city for the next three years. (Hamilton City Council, 12 May 2010)
Hamilton City Libraries Lib Sync to mark NZ Music Month Local teenagers have until this Friday to enter Hamilton Central Library’s ‘Lib Sync’ lip-syncing competition, which will be held later this month in celebration of New Zealand Music Month and Youth Week. (Hamilton City Council, 11 May 2010)
Country life comes to Christchurch Art Gallery A collection of paintings, watercolours and prints portraying romanticised visions of the countryside will go on view at Christchurch Art Gallery this month. (Christchurch City Council, 10 May 2010)
Andrew Drummond exhibition opens this week Andrew Drummond: Observation / Action / Reflection opens this Friday at Christchurch Art Gallery. (Christchurch City Council, 10 May 2010)
New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards Larger Than Life -Tuesday 11 May Whagarei Central Library (PDF, Whangarei District Council, 06 May 2010)
Dargaville Celebrates NZ Music Month in Style Dargaville will be embracing the music of New Zealand during the month of May and will be doing so in style. (Kaipara District Council, 06 May 2010)
New Playground To Open At Okura Reserve A new playground at Okura Reserve in East Coast Bays will be given a festive opening celebration, at a free community fun day on Sunday 16 May. (North Shore City Council, 06 May 2010)
Taranaki's day of the pumpkin What's normally the humblest of garden vegetables will take centre stage at the Not the Biggest Pumpkin Festival at Hollard Gardens, Kaponga, on Sunday 16 May. (Taranaki Regional Council, 06 May 2010)
Coromandel holding Wonky Donkey Day to celebrate Book Awards Mercury Bay, Tairua and Thames Libraries will celebrate the NZ Post Children's Book Awards for 2010 with a Wonky Donkey Day of fun and games. (Thames-Coromandel District Council, 06 May 2010)
Niu Sila : Second Play Reading to be held in Mangere A hilarious look at an unlikely friendship between two boys from vastly different cultures in 1970s Auckland, Niu Sila by Dave Armstrong and Oscar Kightley is the next offering in the Playmarket Metro Theatre Playreading Series. (Manukau City Council, 05 May 2010)
Australian trio, The String Contingent, to play in Invercargill The Southland Festival of the Arts continues to draw appreciative crowds with just two weeks left of top quality arts entertainment. (Venture Southland, 05 May 2010)
Road Race for the Catlins The Catlins Great Escape will this year feature a cycling road race in the Catlins on the 15th May 2010. This event is being organised by Cycling Southland in conjunction with Tourism Catlins. (PDF, Clutha District Council, 04 May 2010)
A unique platform for dialogue in the world of Pacific visual arts The inaugural Manukau Pacific Arts Summit creates a unique platform for dialogue in the world of Pacific visual arts with its Curating Pacific Arts Forum. (Manukau City Council, 03 May 2010)
Goldrush event to weave rich stories from the past Organisers planning the Gabriel’s Gully Goldrush 150th celebration in Lawrence next March are calling for submissions of stories and artefacts from the Goldrush to form a special exhibition over the four-day event (Clutha District Council, 03 May 2010)
Farmer information day at Waiwhakareke The "right plant in the right place" to help protect the environment is the theme of a farmer information day at the Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park in Hamilton on Wednesday 23 June. (Environment Waikato, 03 May 2010)
Live local music at your library during May Cue the music. Hutt City’s libraries are celebrating New Zealand music month with a line up of over 20 free performances throughout May from local artists. (Hutt City Council, 30 April 2010)
Guitar Legend Slash to Perform at G-TARanaki International Music Week New Plymouth District Council is proud to announce that Slash, one of the world’s most legendary guitarists, will be coming to New Plymouth to headline G-TARanaki International Music Week 11 – 15 August. (New Plymouth District Council, 30 April 2010)
Garden, Laughter and Food Process Club Launched Manukau’s Garden, Laughter and Food Process Club will be officially opened by Deputy Mayor Gary Troup on Saturday 22 May. (Manukau City Council, 29 April 2010)
NZ Music Month Christchurch Launch Event Soul, funk and jazz singer Sacha Vee headlines a stunning line-up of local and national acts this Saturday, as Christchurch Art Gallery launches New Zealand Music Month in style. (Christchurch City Council, 29 April 2010)
Manukau Libraries celebrates children’s book awards festival As part of the 2010 New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards, Manukau Libraries celebrate the country’s best writers of childrens and young adult stories with a number of events including a scavenger hunt, special storytimes, a penguin party and an after dark New Zealand themed event. (Maukau City Council, 28 April 2010)
New Sign Language Tours for the Deaf Community at Christchurch Art Gallery Christchurch Art Gallery are launching Sign Language Tours for the Deaf community to coincide with New Zealand Sign Language Week on 2-8 May (Christchurch City Council, 27 April 2010)
Waitakere libraries celebrate New Zealand Music Month If you love music Waitakere libraries are the place to be in May as a diverse range of musical performers line up to celebrate New Zealand Music Month. (Waitakere City Council, 26 April 2010)
Health and Well-being Expo Council Housing tenants based in Kilbirnie will be encouraged to 'feel great' at our health and well-being expo this Thursday. (Wellington City Council, 26 April 2010)
An Exploration of Colonisation at Toi Poneke Gallery Visitors will literally be walking up the garden path when they enter Toi Poneke Gallery during its next exhibition, Ghost Paper: Thoughts on being an unsettled settler, by Jack Trolove (from 3 May). (Wellington City Council, 21 April 2010)
Something super special for this year's Rally New Zealand Auckland Domain is set to be in the headlights next month when Auckland hosts Rally New Zealand, the local round of the FIA World Rally Championship, from 6 to 9 May. (Auckland City Council, 21 April 2010)
Unravelling the mystery of Frances Hodgkins A new play that attempts to unravel some of the mystery surrounding New Zealand artist Frances Hodgkins will be performed at Christchurch Art Gallery this month. (Christchurch City Council, 20 April 2010)
New Zealand first for Hamilton Anzac Day Commemoration New Zealand’s first example of a Commonwealth War Graves Commission Headstone will be unveiled in Hamilton this Sunday [25 April] as part of the city’s Anzac Day Commemoration Service. (Hamilton City Council, 20 April 2010)
Emotion set in stone – photography exhibition sheds light on war memorials, remembrance and sacrifice in Christchurch A poignant exhibition focussing on themes of public and private grief associated with war memorials around Christchurch opens for ANZAC Day at Our City O-Tautahi. (Christchurch City Council, 19 April 2010)
Creative career paths for Pacific youth Manukau's first Creative Careers Youth Expo for young Pacific people is being held in May, aiming to empower youth to turn what they love doing into a successful career. (Manukau City Council, 19 April 2010)
Get ready for New Zealand Music Month A stunning range of live performances, education programmes, competitions, promotions and sponsorship of CHARTFEST shows Christchurch City Libraries is right behind New Zealand Music Month again this May (Christchurch City Council, 19 April 2010)
Learn How To Help Others In A Civil Defence Emergency On Tuesday 27 April the North Shore City Council Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) team is holding a two-hour workshop for people interested in CDEM welfare centre work. (North Shore City Council, 16 April 2010)
Autumn gardening tips for busy people The second of four seasonal Kitchen Garden seasonal workshops at Christchurch’s Botanic Gardens takes place on Saturday 24 April and shows how to prepare your garden for winter. (Christchurch City Council, 16 April 2010)
Anzac Day programme at Waikato Museum and ArtsPost Waikato Museum and ArtsPost visitors will be able to experience the sights and sounds of war during an Anzac Day programme next Sunday [25 April].(Hamilton City Council, 16 April 2010)
Moving film at Museum on Sunday A moving documentary made by celebrated filmmaker Vincent Ward screens at the Rotorua Museum on Sunday [18 April] at 2pm. (Rotorua District Council, 15 April 2010)
Rangitikei – A Path to Wellbeing Day Conference Tomorrow, Friday 16 April 2010, the first ‘Rangitikei A Path to Well-being’ conference will be held at Taihape Area School. (PDF, Rangiteki District Council, 14 April 2010)
Older persons EXPO - Hanmer Springs The Hurunui District Council is coordinating an older persons’ information event in Hanmer Springs later this month. (Hurunui District Council, 14 April 2010)
Relive the '40s at the Town Hall on Anzac Day It's back - the Wellington City Council tribute concert to the servicemen and women of the First and Second World Wars takes place on Anzac Day (Sunday 25 April). (Wellington City Council, 13 April 2010)
Magma Film festival back and better than before Fifty films will screen at the Magma Short Film Festival when it returns to Rotorua’s Shambles Theatre at the end of the month. (Rotorua District Council, 08 April 2010)
Guinness World Record breaker visits Waikato Museum Waikato Museum visitors will have the chance to learn the secrets of the second most successful Guinness World Record breaker of the last decade, when two shows are held at the facility next Wednesday [14 April].(Hamilton City Council, 07 April 2010)
Manukau Parks promotes global urban health movement Manukau residents are invited to join the global movement to make cities healthier at a World Health Organisation 1000 Cities 1000 Lives event in East Tamaki this Saturday. (Manukau City Council, 07 April 2010)
Trans-Tasman rivalry hits Turangi Town Criers from both sides of the Tasman will battle it out in Turangi on Sunday 11 April in a Trans-Tasman Town Crier clash, as a follow up to the 11th New Zealand Town Crier Competition held in Turangi. (Taupo District Council, 06 April 2010)
Easter on the Walkways The Easter bunny is already hiding the chocolate eggs - just in time for Sunday and the big Easter egg hunt at Charles Plimmer Park. (Wellington City Council, 29 March 2010)
1000 AD with Zealandia The Karori Sanctuary Experience will turn the clock back 1000 years this Friday, 2 April when it opens a new permanent exhibition dedicated to showcasing New Zealand's natural history. (Wellington City Council, 29 March 2010)
Hunt for fruit instead of Easter eggs at Auckland Zoo The Just Juice Great Fruit Hunt is on at Auckland Zoo these April school holidays from Friday, 2 April to Sunday, 18 April. (Auckland City Council, 29 March 2010)
"In Your Neighbourhood" back for the holidays The Way2Go and Nelson City Council initiative, the “In Your Neighbourhood” Recreation Programme will be back in action, providing activities for young and old these school holidays. (Nelson City Council, 29 March 2010)
Playmarket Metro Theatre Playreading Series The PLAYMARKET METRO THEATRE PLAYREADING SERIES kicks off on 15 April 2010 with a reading of Raising the Titanics, a new work by celebrated playwright Albert Belz. (Manukau City Council, 25 March 2010)
Vaisakhi Celebrations at Manukau Libraries Early next month, Manukau Libraries will come alive with the sounds and colours of India to mark Vaisakhi the Indian harvest festival. (Manukau City Council, 25 March 2010)
Family fun day to celebrate new playground opening Manukau City Council’s snakes and ladders playground at Farm Cove Reserve on Bramley Drive will be opened by Mayor Len Brown at 11am. (Manukau City Council, 23 March 2010)
Help us celebrate Auckland Heritage Festival 2010 Plans are underway for this year's Auckland Heritage Festival, which will take place from 18 September to 3 October 2010. (Auckland City Council, 23 March 2010)
Love Your Regional Parks With Free Events This Sunday Get out and about in your regional parks this Sunday (28 March) by getting involved in free Love You Regional Park Day 2010 special events. (Voxy, 22 March 2010)
Rescued artworks to be exhibited at ArtsPost An exhibition showcasing art works created by local artists using “recycled or found objects” will soon go on display at ArtsPost. (Hamilton City Council, 22 March 2010)
Stock wintering field day An Environment Waikato field day designed to help livestock farmers reduce the environmental impact of animals during winter is being held near Te Kuiti on Friday 9 April. (Environment Waikato Regional Council, 22 March 2010)
Enviroschools Awards Celebration 2010 Enviroschools Canterbury is hosting the Enviroschools Awards 2010 ceremony at Our City Otautahi, Worcester Boulevard at 1.30pm on March 22. (Environment Canterbury, 18 March 2010)
Going to seed for what we need The lettuce, silverbeet and beans may no longer be fit for the pot but they will provide much of the material for a free workshop on saving and swapping seeds, to run from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday (21 March). (Taranaki Regional Council, 15 March 2010)
Topp Twins to host creative marching Musical and comic duo the Topp Twins will be in Rotorua on Friday (19 March) to MC the New Zealand Marching Champs Gala March at the Energy Events Centre. (Rotorua District Council, 15 March 2010)
Fairytale Magic at Manukau Libraries these school holidays Fairytale Magic is the theme for Manukau Libraries’ April school holiday programme. (Manukau City Council, 12 March 2010)
Libraries offer Zumba with Laughing Samoan Manukau residents have an opportunity to give both their body and brain a workout later this month at Manukau Libraries’ Exercise Your Body, Exercise Your Mind event. (Manukau City Council, 12 March 2010)
International Costume Parade at the Central Library on 20 March 2010 Whangarei's Central Library will host a colourful parade of people in national costumes from all over the world on Saturday 20 March at 2:30pm. (Whangarei District Council, 11 March 2010)
Multi-Nations Food Festival – the stomach, the best way to ethnic With a very conservative estimate of over 50 nationalities represented in the region, Southland Multi-Nations faces the issue of presenting ethnic diversity in a manner that is palatable to more mainstream locals. (Venture Southland, 11 March 2010)
Festival of sailing in full swing The Auckland Festival of Sailing has gotten off to a great start, with the Omega Auckland Match Racing Regatta proving to be fantastic spectacle featuring past, present and future yachting stars battling it out on the Waitemata. (Auckland City Council, 09 March 2010)
Show-stopping 15th Ellerslie Flower Show opens tomorrow The gates open tomorrow (10 March) for the 2010 Ellerslie International Flower Show which promises to be a real show-stopper with almost 100 horticultural exhibits, including more than 30 display gardens. (Christchurch City Council, 09 March 2010)
Seats still available for Saturday DC3 scenic flights Events & Venues is clarifying that Rotorua residents can still purchase seats on Saturday’s historic DC3 scenic flights over Rotorua. (Rotorua District Council, 08 March 2010)
Glendene Fun Family Day - March 13 Get the family together and come to what promises to be a fantastic day out in Glendene where families and the kids can enjoy sausage sizzles, sports games, magicians, face painting and more. (Waitakere City Council, 08 March 2010)
Experience the World at Culture Galore 2010 Culture Galore 2010 on 13 March will celebrate the colourful diversity of Christchurch’s community with music, dance, food and arts and crafts from more than 50 cultures. (Christchurch City Council, 04 March 2010)
Movies and dancing take over Auckland's parks Eighteen great concerts and movies are planned heading into March, the final month of this year's Music in Parks season. (Auckland City Council, 03 March 2010)
ZooMusic brings the party to the people Opensouls and Batucada Sound Machine are bringing another successful Wild Bean Cafe ZooMusic season to a close on Friday, 12 March from 6pm. (Auckland City Council, 03 March 2010)
Lights out for Franklin Plan a special candlelight dinner party for the last Saturday in March and show your support for planet Earth. (Franklin District Council, 02 March 2010)
The countdown's on to Auckland's biggest Pasifika Festival yet The week leading up to Pasifika Festival Day on Saturday, 13 March sees new events and new locations, (Auckland City Council, 01 March 2010)
10th anniversary Childrens Day bigger than ever With seven free family events organised across Hamilton this weekend, this year’s 10th annual Children’s Day will be the biggest yet for the city. (Hamilton City Council, 01 March 2010)
Anniversary Day jam and stew sessions Cheap cuts and preserves may not seem much of an anniversary present but they're on the menu for next Monday (8 March) and plenty of interest is anticipated. (Taranaki Regional Council, 01 March 2010)
Waikato Museum hosts play to mark Womens Day A play about women written and performed by women, for women, with proceeds to go to Women’s Refuge will be held at Waikato Museum to mark International Women’s Day. (Hamilton City Council, 01 March 2010)
Kids keen to watch ‘bro’Town’ artist in action Manukau teens are expected to turn up in numbers to see ‘bro’Town’s’ Animation Director Ali Cowley at Mangere East and Tupu Libraries next week. (Manukau City Council, 01 March 2010)
Hamilton Zoo to go wild for Family Fun Day Families are invited to ‘take a walk on the wild side’ at Hamilton Zoo this Sunday [7 March] for its Family Fun Day. (Hamilton City Council, 01 March 2010)
Don't miss the thrill! Auckland welcomes three prestigious international sailing events in March as part of the Auckland Festival of Sailing. (Auckland City Council, 26 February 2010)
High tea with an Italian flavour As autumn sets in, why not indulge yourself with a little bit of escapism. (Christchurch City Council, 25 February 2010)
Demolition the Theme for Toi Poneke Exhibition It's a tale of a healthy obsession with buildings and their make up, documentary photography, 'green' buildings, birth and renewal and Japanese Shinto temples. (Wellington City Council, 25 February 2010)
The Teddy Bears Picnic comes to Groynes for Children’s Day First Sunday of March in Christchurch is the PSIS Children’s Day at Groynes. And this year the teddy bears are coming too. (Christchurch City Council, 25 February 2010)
Fish for the future Fish for the future is the theme of this year’s Seaweek, which will feature a series of free lectures and beach clean-ups in the Waikato. (Environment Waikato, 24 February 2010)
E-recycling day for anything electrical About to throw out your old toaster or ditch the stereo? Then bring it along to Hutt City Council’s free e-recycling day from 10am – 2pm on Sunday 14 March at the Riverbank car park. (Hutt City Council, 23 February 2010)
Day out for toddlers and family Celebrate National Children's Day with a fun-filled day for the whole family at the Toddler Day Out and Great Parenting Fair at the Trusts Stadium in Henderson on Sunday 7 March. (Waitakere City Council, 23 February 2010)
Go to Pompeii for Free in March Take a free trip back to 80 AD at the A Day in Pompeii exhibition at Te Papa on Thursday 4 March. (Wellington City Council, 22 February 2010)
Stratford is ready to make a Splash for National Children’s Day, March 7 2010. The Stratford District Council working with the TSB Pool Complex, Plunket, Bike Wise, Avanti and More FM are celebrating National Children’s Day with a Pool Party from 1pm – 3pm. (Stratford District Council, 22 February 2010)
The Datsuns headline Summer Sounds Nixon Park The Datsuns, The Bats and Clap Clap Riot are expected to pack out Kingsland’s Nixon Park in a fantastic Summer Sounds 2010 finale on Saturday, 27 February. (Auckland City Council, 18 February 2010)
Celebrate Pasifika in Manukau during March Manukau is celebrating its Pacific diversity with a month of Pacific events and culture featuring festivals, exhibitions, film, dance and more. (Manukau City Council, 18 February 2010)
Topp kiwi talent at ZooMusic Here's your chance to see New Zealand family favourites The Topp Twins perform at Wild Bean Cafe ZooMusic on Sunday, 28 February from 6pm. (Auckland City Council, 18 February 2010)
New Zealand sculptor Andrew Drummond to exhibit in Christchurch This autumn sees the opening of the first comprehensive survey exhibition of acclaimed New Zealand sculptor Andrew Drummond at Christchurch Art Gallery. (Christchurch City Council, 18 February 2010)
Celebrate Children’s Week in Manukau Parents, caregivers and communities are encouraged to give time to their children during Manukau’s Children’s Week and embrace this year’s theme ‘praise and encouragement’. (Manukau City Council, 17 February 2010)
Border Crossing – an exhibition of Whanganui artists’ work A new exhibition in Hawera’s Lysaght Watt Gallery entitled, Border Crossing, draws together new works in a variety of media by professional artists from Whanganui. (South Taranaki District Council, 17 February 2010)
Films by Starlight Put on your red shoes and join the crowds at the Botanic Garden Dell this Thursday evening (18.02.10) as they cheer Dorothy home to Kansas at a free outdoor screening of Hollywood classic, The Wizard of Oz (PG). (Wellington City Council, 16 February 2010)
Steam Junk promotes low waste Waitaki Country music and comedy superstars the Topp Twins will reward local creativity when they present prizes in Waitaki‟s first ever „Steam Junk‟ competition during their appearance at Totara Estate‟s Harvest Home festival on Sunday, the 28th of March. (Waitaki District Council, 16 February 2010)
Border beauty without tedious toil They have a reputation as high-maintenance good-lookers. But it is possible to enjoy the beauty without a lot of hard work. (Taranaki Regional Council, 16 February 2010)
Singing the praises of Nelson Opera in the Park Feedback from Saturday night’s Nelson Opera in the Park is reinforcing the free entry and new sea side venue as a winning formula. (Nelson City Council, 15 February 2010)
Open weekend celebrates Waitakere art The Waitakere Artists Open Studio Weekend 2010 is fast approaching so keep your diary clear for 27 and 28 March. (Waitakere City Council, 15 February 2010)
Lantern Festival looming Bright red lanterns are adorning city centre streets in celebration of Chinese New Year - and in anticipation of Auckland Lantern Festival in Albert Park from 26 to 28 February. (Auckland City Council, 15 February 2010)
Glamour comes to Go By Bike Day Fashion tips will go hand in hand with cycling tips for Go by Bike Day on Wednesday 17 February. (Nelson City Council, 15 February 2010)
Mayor’s challenge to cyclists As part of national Bike Wise month, Mayor Rick Cooper is challenging all cyclists to meet him at the Great Lake Centre on Wednesday morning at 7am for a free breakfast and ride around the domain. (Taupo District Council, 12 February 2010)
Nesian Mystik set to jam in Wainuiomata Hutt City’s Pelorus Trust Music in Parks series continues full steam ahead with a performance from award-winning hip-hop and R&B act Nesian Mystik at Frederick Wise Park in Wainuiomata. (Hutt City Council, 11 February 2010)
Go by Bike Day free breakfast Hungry cyclists can fuel up next week with a free, nutritious breakfast outside Hutt City Council on Laings Road. (Hutt City Council, 11 February 2010)
Extra tickets released for Opera in the Park The huge popularity of this Saturday night’s Nelson Opera in the Park has led to the release of a further 5,000 tickets. (Nelson City Council, 10 February 2010)
Pasifika Festival There'll be a chance to savour the Pacific this weekend (13.02.10) at a festival aimed at giving Wellingtonians the authentic Pacific experience. (Wellington City Council, 09 February 2010)
Storytime Super Kite Day As part of this year's Endless Summer Festival, a 'Super Kite Day' is planned for Sunday 21 February at Kensington Park from 10am - 3pm. (Whangarei Distirct Council, 09 February 2010)
Youthspective Photo Competition If you enjoy photography and are aged 10 - 18 years, we're looking for an image showing your unique take on our city. (Wellington City Council, 09 February 2010)
Mayor issues bike challenge to Franklin The race is on again for the coveted title of New Zealand’s Most Cycle Mad District. Cyclists of all ages are being urged to hop onto the saddle for the family event of the year, and to help Franklin pedal to victory. (Franklin District Council, 09 February 2010)
Disabled Sailing Returns to Whangarei Sailability Auckland and the Whangarei/Parua Bay Cruising Club are planning an event for all people with disabilities from 22 to 26 February at the Whangarei Cruising Club. (Whangarei District Council, 08 February 2010)
Pasifika Festival expands New Zealand's biggest Pacific event, Pasifika Festival, is expanding for 2010, with new events and new locations. (Auckland City Council, 08 February 2010)
Expo Aims to Get More "Littlies" Learning Mums, dads, pre-schoolers and parents-to-be from across the district are invited to attend the Camberley Early Childhood Expo: “Under 5’s: Know How, Can Do!”. (Hastings District Council, 08 February 2010)
Ron Mueck coming to Christchurch Art Gallery A major exhibition by internationally renowned sculpture Ron Mueck will open at Christchurch Art Gallery this October. (Christchurch City Council, 08 February 2010)
Music at the Rotunda returns this Sunday Rotorua’s Government Gardens will be an ideal picnic spot over the next few Sunday afternoons, from 1pm, as the Band Rotunda is brought to life with a little soul food. (Rotorua District Council, 05 February 2010)
Festival a chance to experience the real Pacific The Niu FM Postively Pasifika Festival in Waitangi Park lets Wellingtonians sample the tastes, sights and sounds of the real Pacific. (Wellington City Council, 05 February 2010)
Budgeting book author to visit Hamilton City Libraries Hamilton residents will receive some budgeting pearls of wisdom as part of an upcoming series of author talks at Hamilton City Libraries. (Hamilton City Council, 05 February 2010)
All Black’s garden to promote sustainable design practices All Black halfback Andy Ellis and his mate Danny Kamo are back exhibiting at this year’s Ellerslie International Flower Show but there will be no cricket, beers or barbecue in their garden. (Christchurch City Council, 04 February 2010)
The brave don't run, they rock up to ZooMusic Catch crowd-pleasers Midnight Youth at one of their only Auckland shows this summer at Wild Bean Cafe ZooMusic on Friday, 19 February from 6pm. (Auckland City Council, 04 February 2010)
Free summer concerts in Manukau Manukau City Council offers a great way to round off a summer weekend when its ‘Summer Sounds in the Park’ event returns in March. (Manukau City Council, 04 February 2010)
Not-so-quiet library says bring in your cell phone and leave it on! Free cell phone tutorials will be available at Flaxmere Library each Saturday from February 13. (PDF, Hastings District Council, 03 February 2010)
ASB Classical Sparks offers blockbuster performances Christchurch’s open-air concert extravaganza, ASB Classical Sparks, will feature a cinematic theme in its welcome of Waitangi Day on Friday. (Christchurch City Council, 03 February 2010)
Have-a-go at Avice Hill Arts and Craft Fair The Avice Hill Arts and Craft Fair with its local-made crafts and free have-a-go workshops will be held on Valentine’s Day at the Memorial Avenue park. (PDF, Christchurch City Council, 03 February 2010)
There's No Place Like Home A film set in Wellington, Eagle vs Shark, is the first in a series of free screenings at the Botanic Garden Dell every week throughout February. (Wellington City Council, 02 February 2010)
NZI Sevens Carnival Begins Start off the NZI Sevens festivities by coming out at lunchtime on Thursday 4 February (12.45 - 1.30pm) to welcome the 16 international teams. (Wellington City Council, 02 February 2010)
Ice garden to capture Antarctic life1 February 2010 An evolving ice garden with a two-metre high towering iceberg, a developing ice sheet and an ocean abundant with plants representing marine life comprises the Christchurch International Airport’s Antarctic Garden at the Ellerslie International Flower Show in March. (Christchurch City Council, 01 February 2010)
ASB Classical Sparks offers blockbuster performances Christchurch’s open-air concert extravaganza, ASB Classical Sparks, will feature a cinematic theme in its welcome of Waitangi Day on Friday. (PDF, Christchurch City Council, 01 February 2010)
Malvina Major to Sing in Alexandra One of New Zealand's best-known and most accomplished singers will perform in Alexandra. (PDF, Central Otago District Council, 29 January 2010)
Summer movies and world records in Manukau Free movies in the park, balloonologists and a world record attempt will be featured in the upcoming Botanic Garden Festival. (Manukau City Council, 29 January 2010)
Anika Moa and Sola Rosa ring in Year of the Tiger at ZooMusic Anika Moa and Sola Rosa are teaming up for an unmissable double billing at Wild Bean Cafe ZooMusic on Saturday, 13 February from 6pm. (Auckland City Council, 28 January 2010)
Rotorua's cyclists urged to join mayor in cycle madness Rotorua cyclists are being encouraged to get behind Mayor Kevin Winters and join him and other locals in next month’s Mayoral Bike Ride. (Rotorua District Council, 28 January 2010)
Just announced: Stan Walker to perform on Waitangi Day The star power is being notched up another level for Manukau’s Waitangi Day Family Celebrations with the addition of Australian Idol 2009, Stan Walker, to the line-up. (Manukau City Council, 28 January 2010)
Train kites over New Brighton beach this Sunday Regional kiting legend Robert Brasington will be flying his train kites, including the Heart of Darkness series, at Sunday’s Tip Top Kite Day at New Brighton. (Christchurch City Council, 28 January 2010)
Kora set to rock Waitangi Day in Manukau The crowd at Manukau’s Waitangi Day Family Celebrations will be in for one of Aotearoa’s most powerful and exciting live performances when Kora take to the stage. (Manukau City Council, 27 January 2010)
Unique airport ride kicks off Papakura's summer events season A unique chance to cycle on Ardmore airport’s runway, the annual Pahurehure Inlet Canoe Day and a summer concert series are highlights of the Papakura summer events season which kicks off at the start of February. (PDF, Papakura District Council, 27 January 2010)
Bike Wise Month set to get Hutt City pedalling Hutt City will be humming with cyclists during February as pedal-pushers of all ages celebrate Bike Wise Month. (Hutt City Council, 27 January 2010)
Second-Hand Sunday Second-hand Sunday is sort of like a garage sale with no money involved. It's a chance to give away items you no longer want, and collect items you can use from others around CHB for FREE. 14 February 2010(Central Hawke's Bay District Council, 27 January 2010)
The Wonders of Wainono Wetlands To celebrate World Wetlands Day in this International Year of Biodiversity, local people will have the chance to find out more about the Wainono lagoon near Waimate - a treasure on their doorstep (Environment Canterbury, 26 January 2010)
Christchurch Residents Support Bike Wise Month The national Bike Wise Month campaign runs a series of events throughout February to promote cycling as a fun, healthy and environmentally friendly activity for everyone. (Christchurch City Council, 27 January 2010)
Garden Gala for older adults This year’s Garden Gala at Riccarton House will offer an eclectic mix of activities designed to improve the quality of life of older adults and offer a chance for socialising. (Christchurch City Council, 27 January 2010)
Celebrate Auckland's history this Waitangi Day With performances by well-known Kiwi bands, traditional food and art stalls, and a dedicated kids' entertainment stage, Waitangi Day Festival 2010 on Saturday, 6 February at Okahu Bay is not to be missed. (Auckland City Council, 27 January 2010)
Music in Parks set to delight with Whirimako Black performance Hutt City’s Pelorus Trust Music in Parks series kicks off next month with a performance from award-winning jazz diva Whirimako Black at Williams Park in Days Bay on Sunday 14 February from 4pm to 8pm. (Hutt City Council, 26 January 2010)
Postponed airshow spectacular back on in March Skies over Rotorua will be abuzz with vintage aircraft manoeuvres and adrenaline rush aerial performances in March. (Rotorua District Council, 26 January 2010)
Stan at Waitangi Day concert in Garden Place The city will commemorate Waitangi Day in Garden Place with a free concert by Australian Idol winner Stan Walker. (Hamilton City Council, 26 January 2010)
Raglans origami dolphins showcased at Waikato Museum An exhibition featuring 1,111 origami dolphins that were hand-folded by members of the Raglan community opens at Waikato Museum this Friday [29 January]. (Hamilton City Council, 26 January 2010)
Young star wins Peoples Choice at Adopt a Box launch Local artist Shang-Poh Yu took out the People's Choice award at Saturday's launch of Adopt-a-Box – Hamilton City Council's new community art programme. (Hamilton City Council, 25 January 2010)
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Manukau Libraries Manukau Libraries have organised a variety of colourful entertainment to celebrate the Chinese New Year - the Year of the Tiger during February (Manukau City Council, 25 January 2010)
Kai Festival all set for Waitangi Day Kai Fest will be held for the second year this Waitangi Day, Saturday 6 February, with the Founders Heritage Park and Marae working closely together to present a range of traditional and international flavors. (Nelson City Council, 25 January 2010)
Rotorua rocks to Raggamuffin Events & Venues Rotorua general manager Peter McLeod has confirmed that the popular Raggamuffin music festival will be back in Rotorua in the summer of 2011 and 2012, bringing new line-ups of top local and international artists. (Rotorua District Council, 25 January 2010)
Waikato Museum showcases ta moko exhibition An exhibition that explores traditional Maori facial tattooing opens at Waikato Museum this Saturday [30 January].(Hamilton City Council, 25 January 2010)
Plenty cooking at Hollard Gardens Hollard Gardens in Kaponga will host a market day with a difference on Waitangi Day. (Taranaki Regional Council, 25 January 2010)
Free, Fun Activities to Mark Waitangi Day New Plymouth performers who have made it big, plus the popular Sami Sisters, will feature at the Waitangi Whanau Day 2010 on Puke Ariki Landing. (New Plymouth District Council, 25 January 2010)
Historic reserve designation for Takapūneke An exhibition at the Akaroa Museum and a blessing at the reserve on 5 February will commemorate the establishment of the Takapūneke Historic Reserve in Akaroa. (Christchurch City Council, 25 January 2010)
West Coast cabaret and silky soul dub at Christchurch Art Gallery Bring your sunscreen and sun umbrella to Christchurch Art Gallery’s Waitangi Day celebrations – a summer spectacular that includes a free outdoor concert with two heavies of New Zealand independent music. (Christchurch City Council, 22 January 2010)
Regional Council and DoC to talk the walks Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and the Hawke’s Bay Department of Conservation office are bringing back the popular summer walk and talk series, starting with a wander around Ahuriri estuary at the end of this month. (Hawke's Bay Regional Council, 22 January 2010)
Opshop brings big energy to a little space at ZooMusic Chart-toppers Opshop are back by popular demand for their second Wild Bean Cafe ZooMusic on Waitangi Day - Saturday, 6 February from 6pm. (Auckland City Council, 21 January 2010)
Big Weekend Approaches for the City The first weekend in February is always a big one for Wellington, and this year promises to be the same. (Wellington City Council, 21 January 2010)
Nominations called for Keep Rotorua Beautiful Awards Keep Rotorua Beautiful (KRB) is on the lookout for potential worthy recipients of their annual awards being presented in April. (Rotorua District Council, 21 January 2010)
Libraries’ Summer Reading Club is a page turner Children are notching up an amazing number of books a week as part of the Christchurch City Libraries’ Summer Reading Club. (Christchurch City Council, 20 January 2010)
Te Huringa/ Turning Points15 February – 11 April 2010 An exhibition if paintings from the collections of the Fletcher Trust and Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare O Rehua Whanganui (PDF, Whangarei District Council, 20 January 2010)
Calling all bike enthusiasts - are you up for a challenge? Sport Tararua welcomes the return of three major biking events for 2010; two Mayoral Cycle Challenges during BikeWise Month (February) and the Scanpower Ruahine Mountain Bike Challenge on Saturday March 20. (Tararua District Council, 19 January 2010)
Entries open for Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award Entries are now open for the Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award 2010 – an award that challenges artists to use their creativity and ingenuity to transform the difficult medium of no.8 wire into works of art. (Hamilton City Council, 18 January 2010)
The Lady Killers – back by popular demand for Summer Stunner The Lady Killers are Tina Cross, Suzanne Lynch , Jackie Clarke and Taisha and they will headline the 2010 Summer Stunner concert in Masterton’s Colin Pugh Sportsbowl on Wednesday February 10th.(PDF, Masterton District Council, 18 January 2010)
Exciting lineup for Manukau's Waitangi Day celebrations Manukau’s 2010 Waitangi Day celebration has a line up of some the country’s most promising artists, including Kora, Maisey Rika, and J Williams & Erakah. (Manukau City Council, 14 January 2010)
Council programme busts holiday tedium Children around the south had a chance to get rid of their summer boredom yesterday, when the annual Southland District Council holiday programme started with events in Riverton and Tokanui. (The Southland Times, 13 January 2010)
Dimmer to kick off Summer Sounds for 2010 The 2010 Summer Sounds series begins on Saturday, 23 January at Coyle Park with a line-up of groups that are sure to see things start with a bang. (Auckland City Council, 13 January 2010)
Push Play at Oriental Bay Make sure to head over to Oriental Bay beach and join in the Push Play fun - we have equipment for all kinds of games like volleyball, T-ball, badminton, football and much more. (Wellington City Council, 12 January 2010)
Mt Victoria Orienteering Course It’s been described as a cross between chess and trail running - and now orienteering is to have a new, permanent home in Wellington. (Wellington City Council, 12 January 2010)
The Black Seeds bring the funk to ZooMusic The Black Seeds and Tahuna Breaks are sure to have the crowds grooving at the first Wild Bean Cafe ZooMusic gig for 2010 on Friday, 29 January from 6pm. (Auckland City Council, 12 January 2010)
Kids learning to love trees The Christchurch Botanic Gardens will allow children to connect with trees in a very personal way in a weekly programme starting this January. (Christchurch City Council, 11 January 2010)
Plenty of fun for summer celebration Contractors hoist advertising for Dunedin's summer festival in the Octagon. Photo by Craig Baxter. Summer in Dunedin, such as it is, will not be lacking in outdoor events, as the year's annual summer festival begins. (Otago Daily Times, 09 January 2010)
Come Celebrate the Decade that Taste Forgot Wellington City Council’s Summer City festival is now 30 years old, and it’s high time we celebrated our long-standing festival of free events. (Wellington City Council, 08 January 2010)
Beach Blast 2010 - New Brighton beach fun for free January 2010 This month’s Beach Blast parties at New Brighton are again offering 7-12 year olds free lessons in surfing, body boarding and body surfing. (Christchurch City Council, 08 January 2010)
Something for everyone at Aquatic Centre Whether it’s water sports, water recreation, or aqua-fitness that takes your fancy; or just relaxation by yourself or with family and friends, the Rotorua Aquatic Centre has something for everyone. (Rotorua District Council, 07 January 2010)
Hamilton Zoo tiger siblings to celebrate their 10th birthday Hamilton Zoo's sibling Sumatran tigers, Jaka and Mencari, will be celebrating their 10th birthday this Sunday [10 January] with a special 'jungle party'. (Hamilton City Council, 07 January 2010)
Summer of Swimming 2010 Christchurch City Council has a website Summerofswimming.co.nz which is a comprehensive guide to all things swimming this summer. (Christchurch City Council, 06 January 2010)
Discounted Ship 'n Chip Tours Now the Museum of Wellington has come up with a corker - discounts for Wellington residents to take their Ship 'n Chip tour. It starts off with a guided tour of Wellington's history at the Museum (Wellington City Council, 05 January 2010)
A Feast of New Exhibitions Christchurch Art Gallery is filled with exciting new art and all the exhibition spaces are open to the public – for the first time in nearly five months. (Christchurch City Council, 22 December 2009)
Summer City is Here The sun has come out of hiding just in time for the launch of Summer City - a festival full of sizzling outdoor summer events. (Wellington City Council, 22 December 2009)
Lazy Sundays are about to be jazzed up Auckland's favourite jazz festival, Jazz at the Rotunda, is back for 2010, kicking off this Sunday, 10 January . (Auckland City Council, 21 December 2009)
Push play this summer in local parks The Push Play in the Park programme is back for another summer and set to keep hundreds of children active and energised over the school holidays. (Hutt City Council, 21 December 2009)
Street Ball Summer Slam comes to a court near you Basketball players all over Hutt City are gearing up for the first ever Street Ball Summer Slam 3 on 3 tournament that kicks off on Monday 11 January . (Hutt City Council, 21 December 2009)
