Friday 7th October
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Outdoor Cinema
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Mahurangi College from 6.30pm
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Great family event! Bring a picnic or buy dinner from one of the food stalls, relax on a rug and enjoy the ripping, rollicking 'Pirates of the Caribbean - On Stranger Tides'. Held in conjunction with Mahurangi College PTA. Prizes for the wickedest pirates.
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Wine and Wood-fired Spit Roast Dinner Experience
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Ascension Wine Estate, 490 Matakana Rd
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NZ lamb the ‘real way’, accompanied with great wine in a gorgeous vineyard setting. www.ascensionwine.co.nz. Also on 13th, 14th, 19th and 20th October.
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Saturday 8th October
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Anniversary Afternoon Tea
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Warkworth Town Hall, Alnwick St, Warkworth, 3pm
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The town hall is 100 years old and everyone is welcome to come and enjoy an old-fashioned afternoon tea and share their memories of occasions in the hall. A plate or a gold-coin donation would be welcomed, but is not compulsory.
The Town Hall is a Category 1 Historic building and is a rare example of hollow stoneware block construction in Australasia, an early rival to modern concrete block technology. Officially opened in October 1911, the hall became a focus of community events, including the showing of silent films. In 1937 the addition of an avant-garde extension at the front incorporated offices for the Town Board (now occupied by the Women's Centre). The hall was a gathering place for large numbers of American and New Zealand troops stationed near Warkworth during WWII. Since then it has been used for events as diverse as dance lessons, community fairs, flower show and sheep shearing competitions.
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| Sunday 9th October |
Riverside Market
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Warkworth wharf 10am-1pm
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Special festival edition of the Lions' monthly riverside markets featuring fresh produce, plants, art, craft and live music.
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Museum Open Day
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Warkworth and Districts Museum, Wilson Road, from 10am |
Free entrance to the museum and a rare chance to access work areas such as textiles. Museum volunteers will run vintage machinery, including baling hay, and there will be a garage, book and furniture sale. Dress in period costume to get in the spirit of the day. |
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Rugby VIP Lounge
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The Stables, Matakana Country Park, 7-11.30pm |
Exciting rugby and excellent food. www.stablesmatakana.co.nz. Also on 15th, 16th, 20th and 23rd October.
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Monday 10th October
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Combined Services Dinner
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Warkworth Bowling Club, 6.30pm
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A long-time tradition of the Kowhai Festival - local service groups get together to share a meal, good ideas and a few laughs. Tickets $25 through clubs.
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| Tuesday 11th and Thursday 13th October |
| Rhythmic Gymnastics Holiday Programme |
Mahurangi College Gym, 10.30-12pm |
Cost: $10.00 per session $15.00 for both sessions. Contact Liz Davie-Martin, 425 5705, mob 027 3316355, email getcd-m@xtra.co.nz
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| Thursday 13th October |
Kowhai Crafts Exhibition preview night
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Old Masonic Hall, Baxter St, 7-8pm
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A great opportunity to take a close look at the amazing art and craft work on display and for sale by the talented members of the Kowhai Craft club.
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| The Great Warkworth Debate |
Ascension Wine Estate, 6.30pm
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Warkworth Toastmasters present two lighthearted debates, with proceeds to Warkworth Wellsford Hospice.
The moots: Toastmasters v Rotary - That NZ takes its All Blacks legacy too seriously; Toastmasters v Local Board members - That life is more fulfilled if you stand for public office.
Tickets $30 (includes canapés), available from Hospice House, 51 Woodcocks Rd, phone 425 9535.
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Friday 14th October
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Kowhai Crafts Exhibition
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Old Masonic Hall, Baxter St, 9am-4pm
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HAVE A GO table with felting, art, spinning & weaving. For sale - pottery, prints, paintings, cards, porcelain, leatherwork, jewellery, crochet, woven & knitted goods. New to the exhibition this year are silk art, creative books and fused glass art.
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| Festival of Flowers and Praise |
Methodist Church Centre, Neville St/Church Hill, Warkworth, noon-4pm |
Floral tributes on display noon to 4pm Fri; 10-3 Sat; 10 to noon Sun.
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| Saturday 15th October |
Huge Day Out
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Warkworth Town Centre 9am-6pm
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The trademark Kowhai Festival day, when the Warkworth Town Centre becomes a pedestrian-only zone packed with activities for all ages. A shuttle bus will ferry passengers from Woodcocks Rd and Warkworth Showgrounds to and from town every half hour.
Some of the day's highlights:
100+ street stalls, wine and jazz by the wharf, music, dancing, canoe showdown, rides on the historic Jane Gifford and more... something to please the whole family.
BRING YOUR TOGS OR BOARD SHORTS & MAKE A SPLASH ON THE MASSIVE DOWNHILL WATERSLIDE IN LUCY MOORE PARK!
9-11.30am - Canoe race on the Mahurangi River (see below)
10am (entries open from 9.30am) - Black Dog Cafe Children's Dog Show on the riverbank behind the library (Baxter St). You don't need to have the cleverest dog to win! Prizes for Waggiest Tail, Best Trick, Scruffiest Dog, Owner Look Alike, Best Costume, a musical chairs ‘sit’ competition and a surprise category. Entry costs $1 per category. All proceeds go to the Kiera Animal Shelter in the Brynderwyns.
11am - "Doggy" storytime at Warkworth Library, after the dog show. For all ages.
4pm - STAR ATTRACTION: NATHAN HAINES in concert at the wharf - FREE ENTRY. This New Zealand jazz legend will provide a fitting finale to an awesome day. The wine and food marquee will remain open, so you can relax with family and friends over dinner and a drink and enjoy some of the best music you'll hear anywhere.
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Golden Oldies International Rugby Tournament
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Mahurangi Rugby Club (Warkworth Showgrounds), noon to late
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The Mahurangi Golden Oldies have invited 16 teams from overseas, North Harbour, Auckland, Northland and Counties.The games go until 4pm, then a band will play until 8.45pm, when the build-up to the World Rugby Semi-final match begins. For the kids there's a playground, bouncy castle and other equipment, continuous, low-cost food and, for the adults, a licensed bar area.
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Ocean Kayaks Canoe Showdown
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9am-11.30am
Starts from Baxter St pontoon, Warkworth
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Kayakers fight for the titles of King and Queen of the Mahurangi. Distances range from 5kms for children and first-timers to 20kms for the serious racers and two people will go home with a kayak in the spot prize draws. www.canoeshowdown.co.nz
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Auckland Youth Symphony Orchestra (conductor Antun Poljanich)
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4.30pm Mahurangi College Hall, Woodcocks Rd
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Arabian Nights: Barber – School for Scandal Overture; Nielsen – Clarinet Concerto; Rimsky-Korsakov – Scheherazade; Clarinet soloist – Natalie Harris.
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| Kowhai Crafts Exhibition |
Old Masonic Hall, Baxter St, 9am-4pm |
HAVE A GO table with felting, art, spinning & weaving. For sale - pottery, prints, paintings, cards, porcelain, leatherwork, jewellery, crochet, woven & knitted goods. New to the exhibition this year are silk art, creative books and fused glass art.
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Puhoi Annual Concert
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Puhoi Centennial Hall, Puhoi Village, 6.45pm |
Fundraiser concert for the Puhoi Centennial Hall featuring music from jazz to the classics and everything in between. Wine and cheese before concert starts at 7.30pm. Tickets $20, contact Quentin 422 0635, or Beatrice 425 0527, or email beatricempritchard@yahoo.co.uk
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Sunday 16th October
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Barfoot & Thompson Mahurangi River Raft Race
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Warkworth wharf 10am.
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Intrepid rafters battle it out to stay afloat in this mighty river race. For the safety of all concerned, spectators are prohibited from throwing any missiles. Prizes for first, last, best raft and best dressed crew. To register email warkworth.service@barfoot.co.nz or phone 425 8742.
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| Car boot sale at the Warkworth wharf |
Kapanui Street carpark 10am-12pm
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While the rafts are on the river, crafts, pre-loved gear, plants and produce will be on sale in the carpark. Stall sites are $15, book yours by calling John on (09) 422 3067.
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Rugby Gala Night
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Warkworth RSA, Neville St, Warkworth
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Phone 425 8568 for details.
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| Saturday 22nd October |
| Matakana School Gala |
Matakana School from 7am |
A wonderful family event and bargain hunter's dream. Stalls galore including plants, fresh produce and preserves, toys, clothes, books. Live entertainment, Children's Entertainment Extravangaza on the sports field. www.matakanaschoolgala.co.nz or phone 422 7309.
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| Sunday 23rd October |
Oysters and Wine
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Heron's Flight Vineyard, 49 Sharp Rd, Matakana |
A celebration of the Mahurangi Oyster and Heron’s Flight rosé. www.heron’sflight.co.nz |
Rugby Gala Night
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Warkworth RSA, Neville St, Warkworth |
Phone 425 8568 for details. |
| Saturday 29th October |
| Spooktacular |
Women's Bowling Club, Shoesmith St, Warkworth, 5-8pm
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Fundraiser for Mahurangi Gymnastics Club. Haunted House, Ghoulish Games, Spooky Sweets, Fiendish Foods, Freaky Face Painting, Devilish Drinks! Tickets $5, on sale at Mitre 10 and Warkworth Primary Junior side after school Monday to Thursday. Also available on the night. Come dressed up.
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| Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October |
| Warkworth Walks |
Old Masonic Hall, Baxter St, Warkworth, 10am-4pm |
Eleven walks to suit all abilities, from a gentle stroll around Warkworth’s historical sites to tramps to challenge the very fittest. www.warkworthwalks.co.nz or email info@warkworthwalks.co.nz.
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