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FEBRUARY 2012
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until Feb 11 |
Breast Screening Mobile Unit, Orewa Estuary Arts, Orewa, for women aged 45-69 years are entitled to free mammograms every two years through BreastScreen Aotearoa. The unit is open six days a week, including Saturday mornings and late night Monday. Info: Amy Buswell 0800 270 200 or text the word 'breastscreen' to 4040.
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The Red Eyes, in conjunction with Dubhead, Leigh Sawmill Café
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Classic Hits Winery Tour, featuring Gin Wigmore, Ascension Wine Estate. Info: www.ascensionwine.co.nz
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Paparoa Show (North Kaipara A&P Show), Paparoa Showgrounds. Entry: Adults $8, Children $4 - gates open 9am. Events include calf & steer riding, team roping, shearing, side shows, pleasure pony/horse riders ring, talent quest at 11.30am, live band, indoor exhibits, harness pony competition, show cattle, calf club and pet lamb section, trade sites, bullock wagon rides, agility dogs and more. For schedules visit www.paparoashow.homestead.com or available at Skelton's Drapery Paparoa, Ruawai 4 Square, Ruawai Farm Supplies, Noel Radd's Maungaturoto. Info: Janet at riverlands27@ubernet.co.nz or 09 439 2420, or Dorothy Simpson at jdsimpson@slingshot.co.nz or 09 439 2557.
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Garage Sale Wellsford Co-operating Church, 253 Rodney Street, Wellsford 8am - 10.30am.
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17th Annual Kawau Classic Fishing Competition, tickets are available from the Salty Dog Inn, Snells Beach Fish & Dive, Wellsford Sport & Leisure & Hunting & Fishing Warkworth. Ticket sales close February 3. Info: Ross Brown 027 564 8243.
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Family Country Day Out, Streamlands, Hereford Farm, Woodcocks Road, 2pm. $10 per family. Events include: Clay Pigeon Shooting, Junior Motorbike Track, Entertainment for children and adults and live music, BYO Picnic - BBQ provided. Organised by the NZ National Party, Warkworth Branch. Info: Beulah 426 6545 or Barbara 425 8992.
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3rd Annual Jackman Waterman Classic, Long distance paddle race from Waipu Cove to Mangawhai Heads - open to qualified lifeguards. Info: Nick Williams - nickwill@xtra.co.nz
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Fitness League, one-hour exercise class, Methodist Church Hall, Warkworth, 10am every Tuesday. Info: Carol Wade 09 478 9183.
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Top of the Rock, Kaiwaka Sports Assn. Info: www.kaiwakasports.co.nz (entries close February 7)
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Annual Matakana House Seagull Race, starts 12midday, Matakana Wharf. Tickets available from the Matakana House 422 9770.
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U3A general meeting, Totara Park, 10am. All welcome. Info: Mary-Alice Ryburn 425 0536.
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Fitness League – one-hour exercise class, Matakana Hall, 10am every Monday. Info: Carol Wade 09 478 9183.
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Mayor in the Chair, Wellsford – Len Brown will be in Rodney Road, on the footpath by the crossing, near Station Road, from 12 noon to 1pm.
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13-Mar 3 |
Breast Screening Mobile Unit, Community Leisure Centre, Stanmore Bay, for women aged 45-69 years are entitled to free mammograms every two years through BreastScreen Aotearoa. The unit is open six days a week, including Saturday mornings and late night Monday. Info: Amy Buswell 0800 270 200 or text the word 'breastscreen' to 4040.
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Taoist Tai Chi Classes, 5.30-7pm, Scout Hall, Shoesmith Street, Warkworth. Info: Helen Howard 425 9237.
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SeniorNet Warkworth annual meeting, Learning Centre, 3 Matakana Road, Warkworth, 10am. Info: Secretary 425 8617 or seniornetwarkworth@clear.net.nz
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Warkworth Floral Art Club annual meeting, Matakana Hall, 43 Matakana Valley Rd, Matakana, 11am.
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Womansong, An evening of singing for women led by Carol Shortis, songs from around the world, taught by ear, Christchurch Anglican Church, Warkworth. $20 prepaid or $25 at the door. Info: Helen Diaz 09 422 3225 or www.anglican-warkworth.org
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17-19 |
Rodney College 50th Reunion, visit www.rodneycollege.school.nz or email: reunion@rodneycollege.school.nz or phone 09 423 6030. All past and present students welcome.
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Maungaturoto horse trek, registrations start at 8.30am with the ‘ride off’ at 9.30am. Info: Karina Allen on 09 4318 344.
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Kathmandu Adventure Series, Tawharanui Regional Park. The series consists of 10 races across Australia and NZ and is designed for teams of two. Each race incorporates mountain biking, kayaking, trail running and simple navigation. Info: www.kathmanduadventure.co.nz
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18&19 |
Maunguturoto horse trek and trail rider, Info: Mark Flannagan on 09 431 8900 or Karina Allen on 09 431 8344.
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Maungaturoto trail ride. Info: Mark Flannagan 09 431 8900.
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Mangawhai Activity Zone house auction, Park View off Estuary Drive, at 2pm.
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Carters Mangawhai Triathlon, registration from 7.30am at the Mangawhai Boating and Fishing Club, Alamar Cres.
Info: www.northlandtri.co.nz
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Take a Kid Fishing, Warkworth Wharf. Boats will depart mid-morning, returning to Sandspit Yacht Club around 1.30pm for giveaways, quickfire raffles and prizegiving. Participants need to bring their own fishing gear, appropriate clothing, lifejackets if possible. Bait will be supplied. Registration forms are available at Warkworth Sportsworld, Hunting & Fishing, and Leigh, Matakana and Snells Beach primary schools. They can also be obtained by emailing Bruce at suelulu@xtra.co.nz
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Rock The Vines, Ascension Wine Estate. Featuring the voice of Little River Band Glenn Shorrock and his full australian band, plus Sharon O'Neill, Shona Laing, Debbie Harwood and Annie Crummer. Info: www.AscensionWine.co.nz
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MARCH 2012
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Northland Field Days, Dargaville.
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20th Annual Lifeguard Longboard Nationals - Open to all current and past lifeguards from all over NZ and the world. Into its 20th year this iconic event has become a staple for the surfing core of the SLS movement.
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Fruit Loop Fun Run/Walk to raise money for Omaha-Matakana walkway/cycleway. Info: www.matakanafruitloop.co.nz
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3-11 |
Seaweek - One Ocean - Too Much Love? Turning the Tide, Information distributed during the week will encourage Kiwis to explore the many uses of the seas around NZ. Anyone wishing to organise an event is invited to contact Dr Barton at mels@subliminal.co.nz or 021 213 7779 or visit www.seaweek.org.nz
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Hibiscus Coast Scottish Country Dance Club, Every Wednesday from March to November, Orewa Primary School Hall, Marie Road, Orewa. New dancers from 7pm-8pm, Club 8pm-10pm. Info: Gail 09 428 5655 or Keith 09 421 0158 or schofield.clan@xtra.co.nz
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Matakana School 150th Anniversary Celebration. Register at www.matakana.school.nz, Warkworth or Matakana information offices, email events@matakana.school.nz or call the school office on 422 7309.
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10-18 |
Art in the Woolshed, Tawharanui Regional Park, 10am-4pm.
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To list your event on the What's On Calendar email details to: localmatters@xtra.co.nz or hibiscus@localmatters.co.nz
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