Paihia Events Calendar

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6 Feb 12

Waitangi Day

Waitangi Day Celebrations 6 February 2012 At 5.30am the nation's birthday begins in prayerful mood at the Whare Runanga. A lone piper will greet the dawn at the country's largest Naval flagstaff to begin a day of sports, ceremony and community family fun. The internationally acclaimed Royal New Zealand Air Force aerobatic and precision flying team, the "Red Checkers" will be putting on an acrobatic display on Waitangi Day. They will be accompanied by the RNZAF's elite Kiwi Blue parachute troop who will do

25 Feb 12

Kaikohes' The Big Sing- Vocal Workshop

Kaikohe Community Arts Council has great pleasure in welcoming Tony Backhouse to Kaikohe. Tony is a world famous vocal coach, singer and composer who has been influential in the revival of a capella singing, particularly in gospel music. Whether you are a trained singer, karaoke queen, or a shower singer, come along. Vocal Workshop @ Northland College Saturday 25 February 2012, 1 – 4 pm $5 per person Bookings are advised Ph: Margaretanne on 09 405 2212 or 0210 338 469

25 Feb 12

Ocean and Orchard Wine and Food Festival 2012

from 1pm – 8pm Kerikeri Domain, Kerikeri. The Ocean & Orchard Wine and Food Festival is a celebration and collaboration of fabulous local food, gourmet cuisine, boutique wines, bountiful seafood, culture and entertainment, all unique to the Bay of Islands. The Festival has something for everyone including a continuous line up of talented musicians, culinary and quirky competitions, stomping of the grapes, children’s entertainment and much, much more.

15 - 18 Mar 12

BDO Twin Coast Cycle Challenge

BDO Twin Coast Cycle Challenge Whangarei, Dargaville, Opononi, Paihia, Whangarei 15-18 March 2012, 8:00am Four Days, Two Coasts, 360km of cycling for the beginner to the advance cyclist. The event will follow Northland’s fully sealed Twin Coast Discovery Highway which touches New Zealand’s essence: natural environment, amazing scenery, fishing, diving, walks, culture and heritage, golf, food, wine and people. The event takes in both the East Coast and West Coast of Northland. Contact: Sport Northland

28 Jun - 1 Jul 12

Kerikeri International Piano Competition

Turner Centre, Kerikeri contact info@knpc.org.nz