FRI 26 - SUN 28 AUG
SPORT-
Coromandel Classic 2016
The
Coromandel region is one of the New Zealand’s
best hidden playgrounds for multisport and
adventure athletes. From surf beaches to sub-
alpine native forests, this race will challenge
individuals and team competitors of all abilities.
For more info contact Tom: 021 1901 079.
www.coromandelclassic.co.nzSEPTEMBER 2016
FRI 9 SEP
THEATRE-
Under the Same Moon
by Renee
Liang Whitianga Town Hall 6.30pm for a
7pm start. A fantastic play that will take you
on a crash course in culture and family love,
and have some great laughs along the way!
Tickets from Whitianga Paper Plus - Adult $20,
Student/child (under 19 yrs) $15.
FRI 9 - SUN 11 SEP
FAIR/CAR SHOW-
Paeroa Antiques Fair,
Vintage & Classic Car Show.
Fri 6.30pm:
Wine & cheese fair opening, Paeroa Memorial
Hall. Sat & Sun 10am: Antique Fair at Paeroa
Memorial Hall. Sat 11am: Vintage & classic car
show street parade, in the town centre (muster
at Taylors Ave prior).
www.paeroa.org.nzSAT 10 SEP
FESTIVAL-
Whitianga Scallop Festival
Whitianga Marina Reserve, The Esplanade,
10am-4pm. Festival hosts 60 stalls producing
mouth-watering dishes alongside some of NZ’s
most popular wineries. General admission $45,
children (5-15 yrs) $10. Phone sales 0800
Buy TIX (289 849).
www.scallopfestival.co.nzSPORT-
Whangamata Run Walk Festival
Whangamata Area School, Port Road, 9am.
Fun, fitness and family. Half Marathon, 10k
& 5k races plus a new ‘Designated Walkers’
section. Register now!
www.whangamatarunwalk.co.nzSAT 17 SEP THRU 15 OCT
ART-
Beyond the Surface Exhibition
at Bread
& Butter Gallery, Whitianga. A collaboration
of work by Jacqueline Elley and Lynden Over
depicting a watery world through painting and
glass work
(see page 40),
breadandbutter.co.nzSUN 18 SEP
TRAIL TRILOGy-
Third and fourth events
Paeroa to Thames and Trilogy Ultra.
Paeroa
to Thames is the third event in this three part
series on the Hauraki Rail Trail. New to the
event this year is the Trilogy ultra 100km.
027 434 1565.
www.facebook.com/trailtrilogyMON 19 -THURS 22 SEP
ART-
Tairua School Art Exhibition
110 Main
St., Tairua,
see
www.tairuaschool.comSAT 24 SEP
SPORT-
Fusion Netball Tournament
Whitianga Sports Club. Opened by Irene Van
Dyk and Live Streamed around the world.
Teams from Brisbane, Auckland, Thames,
Paeroa, and more already lined up. Prizes,
music, food. Info:
mel.tarapa@gmail.comSUN 25 SEP
SPORT-
Ice Skate Tour
MB Game Fishing
Club, Whitianga 10am-5pm daily, till 8pm on
Thu 29 Sep At door only. Adults $13 Kids $7
www.eventfinda.co.nz/2016/ice-skate-tour/ WWW.COROMANDELLIFE.CO.NZ45
THU 29 SEP - SUN 2 OCT
FESTIVAL-
Brits at the Beach
Mayfair Avenue
reserve Whangamata, 10am. A celebration of
all things British! Cars, bikes, tractors, maypole
dancing, yorkshire pud and mushy peas.
www.britsatthebeach.co.nzOCTOBER 2016
SAT 8 - SUN 9 OCT
SPORT-
Got To Get Out Hikes
Waitawheta
Bush Tramway, Franklin Rd, Waihi. Got To
Get Out is a group which is all about getting
people active, outdoors, making new friends
and having adventures! DOC hut (Bunk)
$115.00, Tenting (ByO tent) $105.00 (R18).
Phone sales: 0800 Buy TIX (289 849).
www.gottogetout.comSUN 16 OCT
ART- 2016
Steampunk Photo Competition
Entry Deadline
. Submit digital images in three
steampunky categories: Reala Fotografajo
Vapora Esploristo (Real / Natural Photographs),
Fantazio Grafajo Vapora Esploristo (Steampunk
Image / Illustrations) and Auto Portreto Vapora
Esploristo (Self Potrait). Intrigued? Sponsored
by PCL Imaging and Steampunk the Thames.
Look also for Punk My Ride and Sculpture
contests. Find link at bottom of Programme
page
www.steampunkthethames.org/SAT 22 OCT
COMMuNITy-
Tairua’s 2nd Beer Festival
Punters Bar & Grill, Tairua.10am R18, Gourmet,
Wine Beers from NZ and the world. Free food. 3
music acts throughout the day!
www.eventfinda. co.nz/2016/tairuas-2nd-beer-festival/tairuaWHITIANGA CRAFT & FARM MARKET-
Sat 10 Sep, Sat 1 & 22 Oct. 8.30am-1pm.
Soldiers Memorial Park, Albert Street. Info:
Doreen 07 866 5237
KUAOTUNU COMMUNITy SWAP
Fortnightly Sundays 10am at Lukes
Kitchen. Exchange your home-produced
food with food from other community
members. See the ‘Kuaotunu Community
Swap’ Facebook page.
THAMES MARKET-
Saturdays 8am-12pm,
Pollen Street. Mussel fritters, cheeses,
breads, crafts & plants. Info: Angelika &
Peter 07 868 9841.
TAIRUA MARKET DAy-
1
st
Sat every month,
9am-1pm, Tairua Town Hall, Main Rd. Crafts,
goods and produce. Info: Fay 07 864 7451
KARANGAHAKE HALL MARKET-
2
nd
& 4
th
Sunday every month 10am-2pm. Main St,
Paeroa. Info: Moira 07 862 9233
WAIHI MARKET-
3
rd
Sat. every month
8.30am-1pm, Memorial Hall, Main Rd and in
Sneddon St. Info: Sherry 022 650 8253
KATIKATI PLANT & PRODUCE MARKET
Fridays 4-6pm (closes at sunset). Katikati A&P
Showgrounds, Waterford Rd. Local produce,
bread, cheeses, meats, sweets. 07 549 2449
KATIKATI LIONS MOGGIE MARKET-
2
nd
Sat every month, 8am-12pm, Katikati War
Memorial Hall. Arts & crafts, food, plants.
Margaret 021 507 456, Alan 027 279 1096
PAEROA ‘N’ WAIHI CARBOOT MARKET
1
st
& 3
rd
Sunday every month 8am-12pm, RSA
Waihi RSA Memorial Car Park, $6 car space.
07 862 7833 or 020 401 14722
LOOK FOR THESE MARKETS STARTING
AGAIN IN OCTOBER:
Coroglen Farmers
Market
, Sundays 9:30am-1pm.
Coromandel
Town Market
,
Fridays 8am-12pm.
Waihi
Beach Fresh Produce Market
,
Sundays
9am-12pm.
Markets...
around the CoromandeL
Winter 2016
SPORT-
XTERRA Trail Challenge Waihi
Waihi/
Karangahake Gorge. An event for everyone,
from the casual weekly walker who wants to
come and have a great weekend on some
spectacular trails, to the slightly more serious
and/or competitive runners. It’s going to be an
awesome day on the trails!
www.trailrun.co.nz/XTERRAtrailchallengeSAT 22 - MON 24 OCT
ART-
ARTWaikino
Waikino Hall. An annual
art exhibition including paintings, craft,
photography and sculpture. Gold coin entry –
all proceeds to the upkeep of the community
hall.
www.waihi.org.nz/events/art-waikinoSAT 29 OCT
SPORT-
K2 Road Cycle Classic
The race will
start in Tairua and travel in an anticlockwise
direction through Whitianga, Coromandel,
Thames and back to Tairua. Scenic and varied
with the route traveling through sub-tropical
forest, Pacific coastlines, rural farmland and
the Puhutakawa coastline of the Hauraki Gulf –
total 192km.
www.arcevents.co.nz/k2home14 Victoria St, Whitianga • 07 866 2679 •
www.coastalsanctuary.comFacials
Manicures / Pedicures
Lash and Brow
Tinting / Shaping
Waxing / Electrolysis
Body Wraps / Tanning
Relaxation Massage
Hair Styling & Colouring
Makeup / Ear Piercing
Appearance Medicine
MON 31 OCT
COMMuNITy-
Halloween Trick or Treating
Friendly Houses
Whitianga. Download your
Trick or Treating Friendly List Map:
www. allaboutwhitianga.co.nz/mercury-bay-eve nts- guide/community/halloween-trick-or-treating- friendly-housesNOVEMBER 2016
FRI 11 - SUN 13 NOV
FESTIVAL-
Steampunk the Thames.
Balls,
parades, entertainment, carnival, burlesque, art
exhibits and lectures. A full weekend of punky
mischief. Get your gear on. Check full schedule
here.
www.steampunkthethames.org