Coromandel Life Spring/Holiday 2014

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BIKER RALLY- Thunderbeach, 28-30 Nov. NZ’s
largest Summer Motorcycle Rally. 3 days of fun,
riding & entertainment. Info: .
co.nz or
SAT 29 NOV
KIDS/FUNDRAISER- Paddle for Humanity,
Tairua School. In cooperation with SurfAid
International. Info: Tairua School 07 84 8590 •
07 864 7575
ARTS- Pohutukawa Wearable Arts, Thames Civic
Centre, 7pm. Contestants celebrate their amazing
creations. Info:
SPORT- Whangamata Multisport Challenge,
Beach Rd Reserve, 9am-3pm, team or
individual. Run, walk, kayak, SUP & mountain
bike. Info: Ryan Thompson 027 428 7258 •
DECEMBER
SAT 6 DEC
SANTA- Lions Santa Parade - Whangamata,
3-4:30pm. Celebrating kiwi summer with floats
& fun! Starts Lincoln Rd, finishes at Williamson
Park for Prize Giving & Night Market.
SANTA- Santa Parade, Pollen St, Thames,
1–3pm. Full of fun, floats & surprises. Info:
DANCING- Steam Punk Circus Dance Party,
Bella St Pumphouse, corner Bella & Cochrane
St. Prizes for best costume. Tickets: Thames
i-Site Info:
FRI 12 DEC
SANTA- Paeroa Santa Parade. Prizes for best
floats, best dressed fairies & elves. Info:
07 862 6999 • 07 862 8636 • enquiries@
paeroa.org.nz •
SAT 13 DEC
SANTA- Tairua’s Santa on the Pepe & Christmas
in the Park, 10am. In the evening bring a picnic,
a blanket & join in the singing with combined
churches & musicians. Info: 07 864 7575
SUN 14 DEC
EXHIBITION- Christmas Lights Extravaganza,
14-31 Dec, 8:30-10pm, Paeroa Martime
Museum & Park, 6894 Puke Rd. Bring the family
& experience the light show. $7 per adult, $20
per family. Info:
FRI 19 DEC
MUSIC- Riff Raff AC/DC Tribute Show,
Whitianga Hotel, 1 Blacksmith Lane, 10pm, $10.
NZ’s Top AC/DC Tribute Band.
Info:
THR 25 DEC
Merry Christmas
from the crew at Coromandel Life!
FRI 26 DEC
SUMMER FESTIVAL- Pauanui Summer Series
2014/15. Pauanui Summer Series is dedicated
to providing a fun & interesting holiday for
everyone this summer. Over 30 events to keep
everyone entertained. From the King of the
Mountain, to fishing comps & quiz nights. Info:
SAT 27 DEC
FUNDRAISER- Summer Youth Group Mart,
Tairua Community Hall, 210 Main Rd, 9am–
1pm. Fundraiser for Tairua Youth Group. Variety
of stalls & fun. Info: Maxine 07 864 8882
FESTIVAL/FUNDRAISER- Whangamata
Summer Fest, 27 Dec-17 Jan, Williamson Park.
For young & old, locals & holiday makers,
concerts, competitions, kids programme & huge
craft market. Info: Renee 07 865 6698 •
SPORT/FUNDRAISER- Whanga Week, 27
Dec-2 Jan. Fun week of running, swimming &
walking in various locations & featuring annual
Miss Whangamata. Fundraiser for Whanga Surf
Club. Info:
FISHING- Snapper Classic/Fred Dickson Cup.
Tairua Pauanui Sport Fishing Club, 11 Tui
Terrace, Tairua. Info: 07 864 8361(after 4pm) •
FISHING- Big Snapper Fishing, Pauanui.
Everyone welcome. Prize givings at Pauanui
Club. Enter at Pauanui Service Station or
Pauanu Marine. Info: 07 864 8695 • 021 966
153 •
SUN 28 DEC
MARKET- Whitianga Health & Wellbeing Fair, 28
Dec-10 Jan, Town Hall, 10am-5pm. All things
natural, free daily talks & free entry! Info:
093616677 •
MUSIC- Shihad with Airbourne, I Am Giant &
Cairo Knife Fight, The Coroglen Tavern, 1937
State Highway 25, 7pm, R18, booking at
o:
Thames Market - Every Saturday, 10-12pm.
Pollen St. Crafts, goods & produce. Info:
Angelika & Peter 07 868 9841 • 21 566 460 •
Coroglen Farmers Market - Sundays,
9:30am-1pm, Labour Weekend till Queens
Birthday. Local produce from Coromandel
farms. Info: 07 866 3315 or
Whitianga Craft & Farm Market -
8:30am -1pm in Soldiers Park. 21&29 Oct,
6&20&27 Dec, and every Sat, Boxing Day to
Mid March. Info: Doreen 07 866 5237
WAIHI BEACH Market - Sundays, Labour
Weekend to Queens Birthday. Waihi Beach
Community Centre. Info: Niria 07 863 4270
Tairua Market Day -1st Saturday every
month, 9am-1pm. Crafts with goods & produce.
Tairua Town Hall, Main Rd. Info: 07 864 7575
WAIHI MARKET - 3rd Saturday each month,
8.30am-1pm, Memorial Hall, Main Street,
Waihi (Lions Community support market). Info:
Michael Hayden 07 863 7292
Paeroa Farmers Market- Saturdays,
8am-12pm, Old Regent Theatre Building,
84 Normanby Rd. Info: Norman Roderick -
COROMANDEL Town Market - Fridays,
8am-12pm, 10 Oct - End of May, Pepper Tree
Restaurant. Info: Glenda 07 866 6747
KARANGAHAKE Market - 2nd & 4th Sunday,
10am-2pm. Karangahake Hall burned, moved to
Paeroa’s Belmont Rd until rebuild, (BNZ block).
Info: Moira 07 862 9233
KUAOTUNU Market - Saturday mornings
weather permitting. Next to Luke’s Kitchen &
Gallery. Local produce, product & craft.
A fun & friendly place to be!
Contact your nearest Library for details on
events or visit
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and stay up to date with all our activities.
Tairua: 2 Manaia Rd • 07 864 7960
Thames: 503 Mackay St • 07 868 6616
Whitianga: 22 Victoria St • 07 866 4776
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