Coromandel Town Christmas Parade
Date: 4th December
Time: 1pm
Start Point: Te Tiki Street
Tairua Christmas Parade
Date: 11th December
Schedule: 10 am Santa leaves Tairua main wharf on the ferry for Pauanui
10:20 am Santa leaves Pauanui for Paku
10:40 Santa arrives Tairua main wharf to catch the fire engine
10:50 Santa arrives Pepe Reserve
Thames Christmas Parade
Date: 4th December
Time: 11.00 am
Start Point: cnr Pollen & Grey Street
Whangamata Christmas Parade
Date: 4th December
Time: 10.30am
Start Point: Car Park behind St Johns - up Lincoln Road and go left down Port Road, down
to the roundabout and up to Firestation roundabout and back to carpark for
the prize giving. Whitianga Christamas Parade
Date: 11th December
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10 days of fun filled entertainment for all the family. This years line up includes the famous Miss Matarangi as well as cardboard cup races, sea swims, fishing competiion, sandcastle competitions and much more
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| Held Next: |
TBA |
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Matarangi |
| Website: |
www.matarangi.co.nz |
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 Summer is just around the corner!
To welcome it in we have over 20 events on the Coromandel Peninsula, timed to coincide with the flowering of our beautiful Pohutukawa trees!
See NZ's Jazz bands play on the coromandel, enjoy art exhibitions, the Coromandel dive festival, heritage homes tours and back by popular demand the Pohutukawa Wearable Arts.... Plus loads more
See you at the festival in 2010! For more information check out our website
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| Held Next: |
19
Nov 2010–
5 Dec 2010 |
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all over the Coromandel |
| Website: |
www.pohutukawafestival.co.nz |
| Contact: |
events@thecoromandel.com |
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 4-day Music, Dance & Arts Festival
Join us for 4 Days of Bands, DJs, VJs Performers, Drummers, Artists, Crafts stalls and Performance Café.
This family friendly festival includes 3 nights camping in natural surroundings on a private estate next to beautiful Opoutere Beach.
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December 2010– January 2011 |
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Prana Eco Spiritual Retreat, Opoutere |
| Website: |
www.prana.co.nz |
| Contact: |
07 865 7669 |
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 A FREE family festival celebrating global unity, eco-friendly products and services, greenmarket culture, recycled arts, world music, peace initiatives and natural health alternatives.
Open daily 10am-5pm, free entry.
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28 December 2010- 6 January 2011 10am - 5pm |
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Whitianga Town Hall |
| Contact: |
027 2929 699 or peace@angels.co.nz
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Come and have some fun in Whitianga on the Coromandel Peninsula!
Arts and Craft stalls, Fun games and activities for the whole family, Lots of delicious food, drinks, coffee, candy floss and other yummy treats for all. Music and other entertainment from local artists, white elephant stall, home baking and lots more. All proceeds to Hot Water Beach Lifeguards, Whitianga Fire Brigade and St Johns Ambulance Whitianga.
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30 December 2010 |
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Taylors Mistake, Whitianga. |
| Contact: |
Tracey Brown ph 027 489 4774 or email tracey@hwblifeguards.org.nz |
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400 metre surf swim, 10km bike ride, 5 km run ˆ categories for veteran men 40+, veteran women 35+, open men and women, junior boy and girl ˆ under 17 and open teams.
Great for the first timer or just keeping fit. Loads of awesome prizes!
Always a big event, so be sure to come and support it. Registration from 7am in front of the Surf Club, race starts at 8am.
Entry fee $20 for individuals, $35 for teams.
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31 December 2010 |
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8am |
| Where: |
Pauanui Beach |
| Contact: |
Amber Cordero admin@pauanuiclub.co.nz |
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2010/2011 will see another dream line up with Aotearoa's hottest live bands in one place to bring in the New Year.
Held in the beautiful surroundings of Coromandel's Ohuka Farm, Coromandel Gold is 3 kilometres from Whitianga town centre and a stone's throw from Buffalo Beach. Because the night will be so huge, camping will be available on site and buses will be running from Whitianga and local beaches.
Throw in fireworks, beer gardens, tasty kiwi food and great tunes and you now have a new favourite place to be this summer!
This is a New Years Eve party you don't want to miss.
Check out the website www.coromandelgold.co.nz
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31 Dec 2010 |
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Ohuka Farm, Whitianga |
| Contact: |
The Label, Lisas Paris lisa@thelabel.co.nz |
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|  The Coromandel Keltic Fair is an ongoing family fun day.
A chance for a bit of Celtic entertainment, crafts, food stalls. 11am-3pm. |
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2 January 2011 |
| Website: |
www.kelticfair.co.nz |
| Where: |
Coromandel Town, Coromandel Area School grounds |
| Contact: |
info@kelticfair.co.nz |
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Full day music festival featuring  some of New Zealand's top musicians from around the country.
Dont miss this great afternoon of sweet sounds, tickets available from iTICKET and direct from event website.
Tickets: $45 adults, $20 10-16, under 10 free. |
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3 January 2011 11am - 7pm |
| Website: |
www.cedact.org.nz |
| Where: |
Coromandel Town, Coromandel Area School grounds |
| Contact: |
thomas Everth info@cedact.org.nz |
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| Over 100 stalls; Games, Rides, Food, Music, White Elephant and the Daisy Dung Drop. Fun for the whole family. All proceeds to Whenuakite School |
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4 January 2011 |
| Where: |
Cooks Beach |
| Contact: |
Rosemary Morcom maxmor@xtra.co.nz |
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A Great Market Day!
Come and enjoy a day in Pollen Street with loads of stalls from local businesses and visitors. kids amusements, buskers and great food. |
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5 January 2011 |
| Time: |
all day |
| Where: |
Pollen Street Thames. Road closed for duration of day |
| Contact: |
John 07 8689535 |
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The annual Market Day at Kennedy Park in Pauanui is a fantastic way to spend the day, with entertainment for the kids, great food and coffee, and over 100 different stalls selling everything from arts and crafts to tools and clothing. Thousands flock to this event every year, and there really is something for everyone!
Always a big event on the calendar and NOT to be missed!
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7 January 2011 |
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| Where: |
Kennedy Park, Pauanui |
| Contact: |
Amber Cordero admin@pauanuiclub.co.nz |
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 A huge celebration of food, wine, arts and crafts
The Tairua Wine and Food festival is a ritual amongst holidaymakers in the Tairua and Pauanui area. Over 10,000 people flock to the festival each year.
A huge array of food stalls, wine, beer, entertainment and of course stacks of arts and crafts stalls.
The event is the major fundraiser of the year for picturesque Tairua School - which sits on the Tairua Harbour and has a roll of just under 100 students - and is run completely by parents and kind local volunteers.
There are no dogs allowed at the festival since it is held on the school grounds and it is also a smokefree area |
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| Held Next: |
8 January
2011 |
| Where: |
Tairua |
| Website: |
www.tairua.school.nz |
| Contact: |
Tairua School 07 864 8590 |
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Tri My Sport Race: caters to the first time competitor
Contact Energy Cup Race: a medium to advanced level compeition open to anyone over the age of 18
Whether you're keen to participate or just want to soak up the fun and excitement as a spectator, make sure you don't miss the National Series when it hits Whangamata this summer.
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| Held Next: |
3 Jan 2011 |
| Where: |
Whangamata Surf Club |
| Website: |
www.triathlon.org.nz |
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Summer Festival at the races.
Gallops and Harness Racing
Have you been to the races lately?
The atmosphere and spectacle are unbeatable. Expect an experience that combines relaxing and socialising in a picturesque setting, the thunder and excitement of the races, good live entertainment, plus great food and drink. The blend of high standards and local racing character go together to deliver a fantastic day out. |
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Gallops -3 Jan 2011 - First race at midday
Harness - 9 Jan 2011 - First race at midday |
| Where: |
Thames Racecourse |
| Website: |
New Zealand Racing Board |
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The Waihi Summer Festival has become a popular, recognized institution for artists and art lovers alike over its 38 years. It's also a treasured opportunity for talented people to meet other like-minded artists, and share their views on the latest - or oldest - methods being used in their chosen craft.
Well known for being the biggest small town Exhibition on the arts calendar, the annual Festival is promising to be bigger and better attended than ever.
This year, as well as the usual categories of Painting, Sculpture and Fibre Art, Photography, Floral Art and Short Story Writing, the organizers have included a new Poetry Section, a Young Photographer and a Young Artist Category. |
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21 - 24 January 2011 |
| Website: |
www.waihi.org.nz |
| Where: |
Waihi |
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 Stunning Setting, Swinging Sounds
You can't get a better setting than this. Set on a natural ampitheatre near Pauanui. Three hours of fun filled music. All proceeds go to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Trust. |
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22 January 2011 3.30pm - 9:00pm |
| Where: |
408 Settlement Road, Hikuai (Road into Pauanui) |
| Website: |
www.concertintheorchard.com |
| Contact: |
Anne & Gary Fowler 07 8647839 or email: garyannef@xtra.co.nz |
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This well established event held at Waiomu Domain on the Thames Coast is a fun family day as well as a fundraiser for environmental projects. It offers a variety of stalls and entertainments in a beautiful setting next to the sea under pohutukawa trees.
Check out the 2010 art works here
All proceeds raised will support Thames Coast kiwi protection |
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29th
January
2011. 10am - 3pm |
| Where: |
Waiomu Domain, Thames Coast Road |
| Contact: |
Carol Nanning 07 8684750 carol.fin@xtra.co.nz |
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Surf the legendary Whangamata Bar
The Export Gold Series comprises key events around the country. The series offers up the best New Zealand surfers at the best surf locations around New Zealand. Check out the likes of Maz Quinn, Jay Quinn, Bobby Hansen and others as they fight it out for national honours. Each event is open for anyone to enter.
Three divisions (Open Men and Women and Under 20 Men) share up to $12,000 in cash that is at stake at the major events. A lot rides on the results of this series.
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30 January 2010 - 1 February 2010 |
| Where: |
Whangamata |
| Contact: |
www.surfingnz.co.nz |
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Take a ride on the wild side!
Largely single track off road mountain biking event that starts and finishes in Coromandel township. Along the way competitors take in awesome vistas of both coastlines of the Peninsula.The event caters for all abilities with 3 races:
• the 62km Classic • the 45km Challenge • the 20km Rookie
The ride covers some of the most spectacular countryside the Coromandel, most of which is on private land and not usually assessable to the public.
 Some quotes from riders:
“This is one race I will be using my gears“
Clinton Jackson – Current World Champion – single speed.
“Once I realised that this was more than just a mountain bike race, but an adventure with my mountain bike – I really started having fun” Phil Wood 2003 winner of the MI3
“As scenic as it is tough”
Michael May 2003 winner of the MI5
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31 Jan 1 Feb 2011 |
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Starts & finishes Coromandel township |
| Website: |
www.arcevents.co.nz |
| Contact: |
assay@xtra.co.nz |
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 Off road trail run with a difference!
Around 150 years ago most of the Coromandel peninsula was covered in Kauri Forest. Today very little remains of the original forest.
This off road run will take competitors from Waikawau Farm Park, up and along the Central divide and into the township of Coromandel. The run will be will take between 2 and 5 hours. It’s a tough run, but scenically very beautiful with views of both the Pacific Coast and Firth of Thames. There will also be a shorter run of between 1 and 2 ½ hours.
 ARC's vision is to plant a Kauri tree along the route for every competitor that takes part in the race and so that gradually over the years their will be an avenue of Kauri trees to run along.
A bus service from Coromandel to Waikawau will be provided on both the Saturday and the Sunday before the race. The race will start at the civilized time of 10.00am.
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5 Feb 2011 |
| Where: |
Coromandel town |
| Website: |
www.arcevents.co.nz |
| Contact: |
assay@xtra.co.nz |
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 The Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge provides first hand opportunity for many youngsters to surf competitively. Along with this experience, each competitor gets to meet other surfers from around New Zealand making friendships and becoming familiar with what it takes to make it to the top of their sport.
In 2010 the events are also sponsored by Sony. Each event will feature a stack of giveaways from these sponsors as well as games for the competitors and spectators.
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12 - 14 Feb 2011 |
| Where: |
Whangamata |
| Website: |
www.surfingnz.co.nz/events.htm |
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The Sounds & Soul of Scotland returns to Paeroa!!
Whether there's a bit of Scot in you or not, this is a great day of entertainment for the whole family as the picturesque Paeroa Domain takes on a festival atmosphere.
Commencing with Highland Dancing, Solo Piping and an Axemans Chopping Carnival the cultural extravaganza continues throughout the day.
At 11am witness the Clan's March to the Town Centre, see the big men Tossing the Caber and competing in the strongmen events.Take the opportunity to meet the Clan's and check out your genealogy.
At midday the Pipe Band's contest starts with 13 Pipe Bands from the upper North Island competing in Set's and Medley competitions concluding with a street march at 5.30pm.
The highlight for many will be the evening Tattoo at 6.30pm.This 2 1/2 hour variety spectacular complete with the Paeroa castle is based on the famous Edinburgh Tattoo in Scotland, and features Massed Pipe Bands, Highland Dancing, Caber Tossing, Mace Flourshing, Woodchopping, Ode to the Haggis, Scottish singing and much more.
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| Held Next: |
Saturday 12th February
2011, 9am till 9pm |
| Where: |
Paeroa Domain |
| Website: |
www.paeroahighlandgames.co.nz |
| Contact: |
Russell 07 8627320 or secretary@paeroahighlandgames.co.nz |
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 The World English Sporting Championships are visiting the picturesque shores of New Zealand in 2011, 4 - 6 February, hosted by the Thames Valley Deerstalkers Association (TVDA).
This clay shooting World Champs event is the first of its kind to foray to shores other than the UK and the USA.
Along with the undulating terrain that gives brilliant target setting options befitting a World Championship event, are the unlimited panoramic views of the beautiful Hauraki Plains.
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4- 6 February 2011 |
| Where: |
Thames Valley Deerstalkers, Paeroa |
| Website: |
www.wesc2011.com |
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This is a popular day for the petrol heads and car enthusiasts. Held the day before the “Battle of the Streets” bike races, so that people can come the day before and see the cars and stop over for the bike racing the next day.
Swap meet stalls are set up early in the morning ready for a day’s ‘trading’ and stalls selling other things join them for a marketplace atmosphere. Coffee carts and sausage sizzles fill the air with rich aromas and live music keeps the tempo of the day. The racecourse opens it’s bar to cater for those who want to “wet their whistle” with something a little stronger.
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Saturday 19 February 2011 |
| Where: |
Paeroa |
| Website: |
www.paeroa.org.nz |
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 17 races of Motorcycling Mayhem!
The Battle of the streets is an institution in Paeroa. Check out New Zealand's top riders as they ter up the street circuit set trough central Paeroa. |
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Sunday 20 February
2011 |
| Where: |
Paeroa |
| Website: |
www.battleofthestreets.co.nz |
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 Huge
marlin and tuna,
big prizes and
loads of partying! New Zealand’s
best and biggest
gamefishing
competitions
all take place
on the Coromandel
including:
 Whangamata Nauti
Girls and Classic
Shimano Stand
Up, Tairua
Whitianga One
Base and Gamefishing
Classic |
| Held Next: |
February
2011 |
| Where: |
Whitianga & Whangamata |
| Website: |
www.gamebase.co.nz |
| Contact: |
Mercury Bay
Ocean Sports
Club mbosc@xtra.co.nz
Whangamata Ocean
Sports Club
07 865 8704 |
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 An arts trail set in NZ's most stunning location!
The volcanic, beautiful but remote Coromandel Peninsula, long a destination for outdoor enthusiasts intent on hiking, fishing, and bathing, has also attracted a population of permanent and part-time residents; musicians, sculptors, painters and crafts folk, whose life-style and products expand the regions attractions.
Participatimg artists: Airdrie Hamilton Alan Rhodes Annie Sandano Art People Betty Collings Bill Cummings Billie Mallet Bruno Gaebler Clare Elliot Claire Grover Dave Fowell Diana Morcom Eggsentric Cafe Frans van Hoppe Gary Burrett Gary Nevin George Baloghy Gian McGregor Ian Webster Jill Cameron Jules Worthington Julie Burns-Nevin Linda Vugler Lutz Gaebler Manaia Gallery Margaret Ivory Martin Jakowitsch Meg Auth Michael Smither Paula McNeill Rachel Olsen Susan Dunster Try Fluke
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| Held Next: |
25 - 27 Feb and 4 - 6 March 2011 |
| Where: |
Coromandel Peninsula |
| Website: |
www.mercurybayartescape.com |
| Contact: |
eggsentric@xtra.co.nz
Concert morcom@xtra.co.nz,
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Cycle Challenge for everyone.
Events range from 10km to 30km and up to 75km for the more serious athlete.
This is our 7th Annual Bike Challenge and it is becoming more popular by the year. Wether you're training for a bigger event to come or would just like to have a go, this is the event for you.
0K 30K 75K Male/Female 17yrs & under/Over 17yrs
ENTRY FEES: 10k - $10 30k - $25 75K - $35
Entry from available from St Joseph's School or online at www.paeroa-stjosephs.school.nz
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| Held Next: |
TBA |
| Where: |
Coromandel Peninsula |
| Website: |
www.paeroa-stjosephs.school.nz |
| Contact: |
office@stjpaeroa.school.nz
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The 17th annual Kaiaua Seabird Coast Wine & Food Festival will again be held in the grounds of the Bay View Hotel and the Kaiaua Boating Marina.
Kaiaua is an idyllic seaside town of 800 people situated on the Firth of Thames just north of Miranda Hot Springs along the Seabird Coast.
More than this, it is a fantastic family day out - with a wide variety of food tastings and products, special boutique brewers, full range of natural refreshments and other products, many local arts and crafts and much more.
Plus there is great entertainment - for adults and children.
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| Held Next: |
TBA |
| Where: |
Bay View Hotel and the Kaiaua Boating Marina |
| Website: |
www.kaiauawineandfoodfestival.co.nz |
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