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JANUARY 2016
SAT 16 JAN
FESTIVAL- Colour Splash Island View Reserve,
Rangi Ave, Whangamata. 12pm–5pm. Family
event true to the tradition of Holi - a festival
of colours with smiles, laughter, music & lots
of bright colour chaos. All Ages, Free,
MARKET- Kidzmarket Elim Church, 244 Main
Rd Tairua 10am-12pm Kids treasures for sale
FISHING- Kids Fishing Competition Pauanui.
Enter at Pauanui Marine
MUSIC- Jimmy & The Beamers Punters Bar
and Grill, 226 Main Rd, Tairua 8pm – 1am
Rock out to these guys R18 Free
CONCERT-Kauaeranga Valley Summer
Concert for Kiwi at Visitor Centre 12pm till late
pm. Live music to support kiwi conservation
work. Bring a picnic or sample delectable
offerings from the cafe and relax in the
beautiful bush setting. Gold coin donation Info:
07 867 9080.
Kauaeranga Valley Summer Programme
(See complete schedule of free events on page
16.)
FRI 22 - SAT 23 JAN
ART- Coromandel Art Group Annual Art
Exhibition Hauraki House, Kapanga Rd,
Coromandel. 10am-4pm daily
WAR ROADSHOW- He Pou Aroha Community
Cenotaph Auckland Museum’s Mobile
Roadshow Unit, RSA, Waihi. Sat 11am-5pm,
Sun 8am-5.30pm. WW100 Auckland Museum
seeking help to gather stories of NZ service
personnel. Search Online Cenotaph, lay a
poppy against a person’s name and contribute
additional info to the database. All Ages Free.
SAT 23 JAN
MUSIC- DJ Lubec Punters Bar and Grill, 226
Main Rd, Tairua 8pm Come get funky with
DJ Lubec! R18 Free
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MUSIC- The Beatgirls Coromandel Mussel
Kitchen, Corner SH25 & 309 Rd, Coromandel
7-10pm. Fabulous girl group, sassy
choreography, humour, great costumes and
fabulous repertoire from ’60s and on. All Ages
Tickets 0800 289 849.
MON 25-WED 27 JAN/FRI 29 JAN
CAMP- Edventure Summer Camp Tapu
School, Coast Rd, Thames. Safe and Fun! 3 or
5 day camps, planned and run by teachers to
give kids the best possible summer experience
in the NZ outdoors. Fishing, sailing, kayaking,
tramping & more. Ages 8-13 yrs. Info and
Tickets 021 022 415 76
SAT 30 JAN
TSUNAMI INFO- Matarangi Tsunami Open
Day , Matarangi Fire Station 10am-3pm
Experts discuss the risks and hazards of a
coastal tsunami. Info:
CONCERT- Twilight Concert Haiku Reserve,
Main Rd, Katikati. Gates open 5pm, Music at
6pm. Kokomo and Sarah Spicer. Season tickets
at Info Centre. Info: 07 549 3549. See
FISHING- Ladies Game Fishing Tournament
Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club,12 The
Esplanade, Whitianga. One day only! Ladies
this is your chance to have a seriously good
time with an equal chance to win some
excellent prizes. Info: 07 866 4121
SAT 30 - SUN 31 JAN
FISHING- Shimano Stand up Tairua Pauanui
Sports Fishing Club Info: Email tairuafish@
SUN 31 JAN
CONCERT- Whitianga Summer Concert
Huey Lewis & The News, REO Speedwagon
and Melissa Etheridge , Whitianga Waterways,
Joan Gaskell Drive, 12pm. All Ages $89 for
local tickets, general admission $99. Tickets
0800 842 538. Thousands flock to hear three
of rock’s supreme heavy weight artists in an
unmissable full day of music at Whitianga
Waterways Arena! (see page 17 for more)
TSUNAMI INFO- Whangapoua Tsunami
Open Day Whangapoua Fire Station
10am–3pm. Experts discuss the risks and
hazards of tsunamis for those living along the
coastlines. Info:
FEBRUARY 2016
SAT 6 FEB
FESTIVAL- Coromandel Mussel Festival
Coromandel Mussel Kitchen, Corner SH25
and 309 Rd, Coromandel 2pm-12am. Mussel
favourites served all day. Mussel chowder,
fritters, battered, half shell and steamed with
sauces. Live music and entertainment. Beer
brewed on site. Limited to 750 tickets. Info:
MUSIC- Kara Gordon & Kelsie Lovell
Punters Bar and Grill, 226 Main Rd,
Tairua 8pm Celebrate the long weekend
in style R18 Free
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SAT 6 - SUN 7 FEB
MOVIES- Movies Under the Stars Esplanade
Reserve, Whitianga Bring a blanket, a picnic
and enjoy a movie under the summer stars
from dusk in Whitianga. Local community
groups are invited to fundraise with food
stalls on the evening. Venue TBC. Info: Linda
Simonsen, Ph 07 869 5264
CAR FESTIVAL- Leadfoot Festival, Hahei.
A family festival weekend with classic cars,
vintage motorcycles and motorsport legends
at Rod Millen’s Leadfoot Ranch, the perfect
hill climb. Visitors dress in period style clothing
to step back in time. Gates open 7am. Racing
starts 9am both days. Entry fee TBC: info@
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FESTIVAL- Gypsy Extravaganza Whangamata
Area School, Port Road. 9am-5pm daily. Arts,
crafts and interesting market stalls, food,
musical entertainment, kids shows. Herbal
remedies and natural perfumes, revamped and
retro clothing, jewellery and much more! All
Ages Free.
calendar
PORT JACKSON
by Peter Latham
Summer Events
at the Mahamudra Center
2183 Main Rd. Colville
07 866 6851 or
Courses by Venerable Lozang Yönten unless noted
Mon - Fri, 8:30-9am, Guided Meditation
Every Thurs 10-11am, Guided Meditation at Havalona
Pyramid in Coromandel Town
FRI 22-SUN 24 JAN. COURSE- Buddhist
Mind Science. Dinner Friday 6pm followed
by open public talk at 7pm. Course runs Sat
thru Sun 4pm. Step up your understanding of
Buddhist philosophy.
FRI 29-SUN 31 JAN. COURSE- Make Your
Mind an Ocean. Course runs Fri 6pm thru
Sun at 3.30pm, Learn the basics of Buddhism.
FRI 5-MON 8 FEB. COURSE- Breaking
Bad (Habits). Fri 6pm thru Mon 3.30pm.
Learn new practical skills from Buddhism to
use loving kindness, compassion, and other
positive states of mind. All Ages.
FRI 12-SUN 14 FEB. COURSE- True Love:
The Buddhist View. Fri 6pm thru Sun
3.30pm. Explore the Buddhist concept of
loving kindness for all sentient beings. All
Ages. Sun 6pm Big Love Pot Luck Dinner.
FRI 19-SUN 21 FEB. COURSE- Becoming
Buddha: Understanding Tantra. Fri 6pm thru
Sun 3:30pm. All Ages. A strong foundation for
students who want to do tantric practice and
understanding the foundations of Buddhism.
SUN 6 MARCH. Annual Family Fun Day Games,
music, crafts & more! Special feature is sand
mandala created by visiting Buddhist monks.
To purchase your 2016 Guide to 47 studios in the
Mercury Bay area go to
FIRST 2 WEEKENDS IN MARCH
Open Art Studios
50 COROMANDEL LIFE 2016 SUMMER/EASTER
ATaste
of Matarangi...
A fabulous day of food,
wine & music by the beach
Delicious cuisine, fine wine, and cold beer!
Activities for kids, cooking shows, great music
Adult $15, Child $5, Family $30
Tickets on sale online at:
teofmatarangi.co.nz
Also at Richardson's RE Matarangi
& Whitianga i-Site
9 th April 2016
COROMANDEL
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