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The Coromandel Ukulele Festival - 19 May 2012
Come and experiance a fantastic afternoon/evening of amazing ukulele music.
Location: Coromandel Town
Type: Concerts and Gigs
Dates:
19 May 2012
Venue: Coromandel Area School
Cost: Koha
Contact: Tony Keyworth
Phone: 027 440 1772
Web: http://www.ukumania.co.nz
Mussel Fritter Competition - 20 May 2012
Time to get out mums secret homegrown mussel fritter recipe.
Location: Coromandel Town
Type: Festivals and Lifestyle
Dates:
20 May 2012
Venue: Mussel Kitchen
Contact: Jake Bartrom
Email: jake.bartrom@musselkitchen.co.nz
Phone: 07 866 7245
Web: http://www.musselkitchen.co.nz
Whitianaga Garage Sale - 02 June 2012
Great fun and Great deals!
Come for the weekend and enjoy the local beauty and cuisine.
Location: Whitianga
Type: Markets
Dates:
02 Jun 2012
- 03 Jun 2012
Venue: Throughout Whitianga
Cost: FREE
Organisation: The Informer
Contact: Linda Cholmondeley-Smith
Email: sales@theinformer.co.nz
Phone: 07 866 2094
NABBA Waikato Bodybuilding Championships - 30 June 2012
NABBA Waikato Bodybuilding Championships.
Location: Whangamata
Type: Sports and Outdoors
Dates:
30 Jun 2012
Venue: Whangamata War Memorial Hall
Cost: $20 and $15
Organisation: NABBA New Zealand
Contact: Jason Bartley
Email: bart@frontrow.co.nz
Phone: 07 865 8832
Web: http://www.whangamata.co.nz
The Bounty Hunter Fishing Tournament - 05 July 2012
The Coromandel is a fantastic place to hang out and enjoy what New Zealand is all about – “the great outdoors”.
Location: Coromandel Town
Type: Sports and Outdoors
Dates:
05 Jul 2012
- 07 Jul 2012
Venue: Briefing at the Top Pub, Coromandel Town
Organisation: The Bounty Hunter
Contact: Nathan O'Hearn
Email: info@thebountyhunter.co.nz
Phone: (021) 0297 1903
Web: http://www.thebountyhunter.co.nz
Mizz Coromandel 2012 Fundraiser Event - 11 August 2012
Mizz Coromandel 2012 Funderaiser Event, - comical evening of entertainment with not your usual beauty padgeant contestant!
Location: Coromandel Town
Type: Concerts and Gigs
Dates:
11 Aug 2012
Venue: Coromandel Area School Hall
Cost: $45 per adult
Organisation: Coromandel i-SITE
Contact: Tara Turner
Email: coroisitemanager@ihug.co.nz
Phone: 07-866-8598
Web: http://www.coromandeltown.co.nz/august-2012.html
Coromandel Classic Multisport - 24 August 2012
Two day mutlisport event
A two-day multisport challenge traversing both coasts of the central Coromandel, including mountain and road biking, trail running and kayaking.
Location: Thames
Type: Sports and Outdoors
Dates:
24 Aug 2012
- 26 Aug 2012
Contact: Jill Media Unlimited Events
Email: jill@mediaunlimited.co.nz
Phone: 03 443 6295
Web: http://www.coromandelclassic.co.nz
Whangamata Run Walk Festival - 01 September 2012
Get out there and give it a go!
A popular event with a great range of distances all based out of one of New Zealand’s favourite seaside destinations.
Location: Whangamata
Type: Sports and Outdoors
Dates:
01 Sep 2012
Venue: Whangamata Area School. Port Road, Whangamata.
Organisation: Whangamata Run Walk Festival
Contact: Jan Findlay
Email: runwalkfestival@xtra.co.nz
Phone: 07 865 544
Web: http://www.whangamatarun.co.nz
Paeroa Antiques Weekend - 14 September 2012
Revisit the days of old in a town that is renowned for being world famous in New Zealand.
Location: Paeroa
Type: General
Dates:
14 Sep 2012
- 16 Sep 2012
Cost: FREE
Contact: Paeroa Antiques Weekend
Email: enquiries@paeroa.org.nz
Web: http://www.paeroa.org.nz/Events/Paeroa+Antiques+Weekend.html
Whitianga Scallop Festival Weekend - 15 September 2012
The Whitianga Scallop Festival showcases a collection of the finest seafood, scenery and sounds New Zealand can muster into one venue.
Location: Whitianga
Type: Festivals and Lifestyle
Dates:
15 Sep 2012
Scallop Festival Stall Holder Application Form
Venue: The Esplanade, Whitianga
Contact: Megan Etherington
Email: events@thecoromandel.com
Web: http://www.scallopfestival.co.nz
Waihi Goldfest - 01 October 2012
Join in the fun with locals of The Coromandel and celebrate the town with a heart of gold.
Location: Waihi
Type: Festivals and Lifestyle
Dates:
01 Oct 2012
- 31 Oct 2012
(unconfirmed)
Cost: FREE
Organisation: Go Waihi
Contact: Brian Gentil
Email: info@waihi.org.nz
Web: http://www.waihi.org.nz/events.aspx
Brits at the Beach - 05 October 2012
Come and check out the 3rd annual “Brits At The Beach”. Celebrate all things British in the seaside town of Tairua.
Location: Tairua
Type: Festivals and Lifestyle
Dates:
05 Oct 2012
- 07 Oct 2012
Cost: FREE
Contact: Colin McCabe
Email: colinmccabe@xtra.co.nz
Web: http://www.britsatthebeach.co.nz
Ngatea Garage Sale - 13 October 2012
‘New Zealand’s biggest Garage sale’ it was promoted as, way back in 1996... and so it began.
Location: Thames
Type: General
Dates:
13 Oct 2012
Venue: Ngatea Main Street
Organisation: Ngatea Garage Sale
Contact: Copper Kettle Cafe
Email: Copper.kettle@xtra.co.nz
Web: http://www.copperkettle.co.nz/garage_sale.htm
ART Waikino - 20 October 2012
ARTWaikino is now recognised as a major art exhibition on the Coromandel Peninsula. Now in it's twelfth year, it hosts artists from the area and around New Zealand. Paintings, craft,photos, mosaics.
Location: Waihi
Type: Exhibitions
Dates:
20 Oct 2012
- 22 Oct 2012
Venue: Victoria Hall. SH2, Waikino
Cost: Gold coin donation
Organisation: Victoria Hall Association
Contact: Helen Wilson
Email: artwaikino@gmail.com
Phone: 07 863 6974
Port Charles Paua Festival - 20 October 2012
Paua to the People! Loads of Paua Cuisine, Food & Drink matches, Live Music & Entertainment, Art & Craft stalls, kids activities.
Location: Coromandel Town
Type: Festivals and Lifestyle
Dates:
20 Oct 2012
Venue: Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat, Port Charles
Contact: Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat - Port Charles
Email: info@kiwiretreat.co.nz
Web: http://www.kiwiretreat.co.nz
NZ Corporate Battle of the Bands - 20 October 2012
Have you got a group of talented musicians that you work with or perhaps you can find a corporate group to sponsor your band. Come along and watch New Zealand's next big thing be discovered.
Location: Thames
Type: Concerts and Gigs
Dates:
20 Oct 2012
- 21 Oct 2012
Venue: Thames
Cost: $500 Band Entry
Organisation: Totally Thames
Contact: Lance Strong
Email: lstrong@xtra.co.nz
Phone: (07) 869 0180
Web: http://www.totallythames.co.nz
K2 Cycle Race - 27 October 2012
New Zealand’s toughest one day cycle race!
2011 sees the 10th K2 race take place.
Location: The Coromandel
Type: Sports and Outdoors
Dates:
27 Oct 2012
Organisation: Adventure Racing Coromandel
Contact: Keith and Rita Stephenson
Email: assay@xtra.co.nz
Web: http://www.arcevents.co.nz
St Francis School Bride of the Year Show - 27 October 2012
Have you been married in the last year and would give anything to wear your gown again?
Location: Thames
Type: Festivals and Lifestyle
Dates:
27 Oct 2012
Venue: Thames High School
Contact: St Francis School Thames
Email: office@stfrancis-thames.school.nz
2012 Century Yuasa Street Rod Nationals - 01 November 2012
Whitianga will play host to the New Zealand Hot Rod Association 2012 nationals, which will play a big part in the Association’s 50th anniversary celebrations this year
Location: Whitianga
Type: Sports and Outdoors
Dates:
01 Nov 2012
- 04 Nov 2012
Organisation: Pukekohe Hot Rod Club
Contact: Steve Dally
Email: srn2012@hotmail.co.nz
Web: http://www.streetrodnats.co.nz
Opoutere Fireworks Extravaganza - 02 November 2012
A spectacular display of fireworks for all the family.
Location: Whangamata
Type: General
Dates:
02 Nov 2012
(unconfirmed)
Venue: Opoutere School. SH25, Whangamata
Organisation: Opoutere School
Contact: James Lovegrove
Email: lovegrovej@mac.com
Phone: Opoutere School 07 865 9077
Maratoto Challenge - 10 November 2012
A challenging off road event A wide range of mountain biking and trail running distances on offer.
Location: Thames
Type: Sports and Outdoors
Dates:
10 Nov 2012
Contact: Sharon Auston
Phone: 07-862 4777
Web: http://www.maratotochallenge.co.nz
Thames Save the Children Fun Run - 11 November 2012
Now in its 19th year, the Thames Fun Run is a great day for the whole family!
Location: Thames
Type: Sports and Outdoors
Dates:
11 Nov 2012
Venue: Thames Community Pool
Contact: Jim Local Coorodinator
The Great Cranleigh Kauri Run - 17 November 2012
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.
Location: Coromandel Town
Type: Sports and Outdoors
Dates:
17 Nov 2012
Organisation: ARC Events
Contact: Andy and Rita Stevenson
Email: assay@xtra.co.nz
Web: http://www.arcevents.co.nz
Pohutukawa Festival - 23 November 2012
LAUNCH INTO SUMMER AND FALL IN LOVE WITH THE COROMANDEL
Location: The Coromandel
Type: Festivals and Lifestyle
Dates:
23 Nov 2012
- 09 Dec 2012
Organisation: Thames Heritage Events Trust
Contact: Rex Simpson
Email: rexsimpson@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.pohutukawafestival.co.nz
Whanga Week - 27 December 2012
A fun week of running, swimming and walking in various locations around Whangamata. Also featuring the annual Miss Whangamata.
Location: Whangamata
Type: Sports and Outdoors
Dates:
27 Dec 2012
- 02 Jan 2013
Venue: Whangamata Surf Club, Main Beach, Whangamata
Organisation: Whangamata Surf Club
Contact: Jan Findlay
Email: wslsc@xtra.co.nz
Whangamata Summer Festival - 28 December 2012
Four nights of free entertainment as well as five days of kids activities and the Annual Craft Market.
Location: Whangamata
Type: Festivals and Lifestyle
Dates:
28 Dec 2012
- 01 Jan 2013
Organisation: Whangamata Summer Festival
Contact: Renee Meiklejohn
Email: whangasummerfestival@gmail.com
Phone: 07 865 6698
Whitianga Summer Fair 2013 - 28 December 2012
The Whitianga Summer Fair is an amazing FREE 10-day summer celebration with: stalls, music, on-site therapies, daily free talks & demonstrations.
Location: Whitianga
Type: Festivals and Lifestyle
Dates:
28 Dec 2012
- 06 Jan 2013
Venue: Whitianga Town Hall
Cost: FREE
Organisation: Peace
Contact: Peace Life
Email: be@peace.co.nz
Phone: 027-2929-699
Web: http://www.peace.co.nz
Prana New Year Festival - 30 December 2012
4-day Music, Dance & Arts Festival
Join us for 4 Days of Bands, DJs, VJs Performers, Drummers, Artists, Crafts stalls and Performance Café.
Location: Whangamata
Type: Festivals and Lifestyle
Dates:
30 Dec 2012
- 03 Jan 2013
Venue: Prana Eco Retreat, Opoutere
Contact: Prana Retreat
Phone: 07 865 7620
Web: http://www.prana.co.nz
Mercury Bay Summer Festival - 30 December 2012
Come and have some fun for all the family in Whitianga!
Location: Whitianga
Type: Markets
Dates:
30 Dec 2012
Venue: Taylors Mistake, Whitianga
Contact: David Harvey
Email: davidharvey@xtra.co.nz
Phone: 0274 878 363
Keltic Fair - 02 January 2013
The Keltic Fair is one of New Zealands most successful fairs and the highlight
of the Coromandel holiday season.
Location: Coromandel Town
Type: Markets
Dates:
02 Jan 2013
Venue: Coromandel Area School
Contact: Thomas Everth
Email: info@kelticfair.co.nz
Web: http://www.kelticfair.co.nz
Pauanui Market Day - 03 January 2013
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
Location: Pauanui
Type: Markets
Dates:
03 Jan 2013
Organisation: Pauanui Club
Contact: Amber Cordero
Email: admin@pauanuiclub.co.nz
Web: http://pauanuiclub.co.nz
Contact Tri Series - 03 January 2013
The Contact Tri Series is a seven race series across New Zealand which provides opportunities for beginners right through to elites to take part in a triathlon.
Location: Whangamata
Type: Sports and Outdoors
Dates:
03 Jan 2013
Venue: Williamson Park, Whangamata
Organisation: Tri Series
Contact: Haidee Stratford
Email: triseries@triathlon.org.nz
Web: http://www.triseries.co.nz
Cooks Beach Summer Garla - 04 January 2013
Over 100 stalls; Games, Rides, Food, Music, White Elephant and the Daisy Dung Drop.
Location: Cooks Beach
Type: Markets
Dates:
04 Jan 2013
Venue: Central Reserve, Cooks Beach
Contact: Rahira Condon
Phone: 07 867 1004
Web: http://www.cooksbeachsummergala.co.nz
Hahei Market - 06 January 2013
The annual Hahei market in Hahei always has a huge variety of stalls, so come along and join the fun.
Location: Hahei
Type: Markets
Dates:
06 Jan 2013
Venue: Kotare Domain, Pa Road, Hahei
Contact: Judith Couldrey
Email: judith.couldrey@clear.net.nz
Phone: 07 866 3250
Tairua Food and Wine Festival - 07 January 2013
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 yea
Location: Tairua
Type: Markets
Dates:
07 Jan 2013
Venue: Tairua School, Main Road.
Contact: Tairua School
Phone: 07 864 8590
Web: http://www.tairuawineandfood.co.nz
Moehau Multisport Race - 12 January 2013
New Zealands most spectacular multi sport event!
One of the most scenic and challenging multisport races on the calendar. Three races that start close to and finish in the township of Coromandel
Location: Coromandel Town
Type: Sports and Outdoors
Dates:
12 Jan 2013
Organisation: ARC Events
Contact: Kieth and Rita Stevenson
Phone: 07-866-8613
Web: http://www.arcevents.co.nz
Paeroa Highland Games and Tattoo - 09 February 2013
The Sounds & Soul of Scotland returns to Paeroa for the 20th Highland Games!
Whether there's a bit of Scot in you or not, this is a great day of entertainment as the picturesque Paeroa Domain.
Location: Paeroa
Type: Festivals and Lifestyle
Dates:
09 Feb 2013
Venue: Paeroa Domain
Contact: Russell Player
Email: secretary@paeroahighlandgames.co.nz
Phone: 07 8627320
Web: http://www.paeroahighlandgames.co.nz
V8 Swap Meet and Show - 16 February 2013
This is a popular day for the petrol heads and car enthusiasts.
Location: Paeroa
Type: General
Dates:
16 Feb 2013
Venue: Paeroa Racecourse
Contact: Anee Harris
Email: enquiries@paeroa.org.nz
Web: http://www.paeroa.org.nz/Events/V8+Show++Swap+Meet+Paeroa+Racecourse.html
Whangamata Bluelight Trolley Derby - 16 February 2013
The 2nd annual Whangamata Blue-light Trolley Derby is scheduled to take place on Saturday 16th February 2013, at the Drive, Whangamata.
Location: Whangamata
Type: Sports and Outdoors
Dates:
16 Feb 2013
Venue: The Drive, Whangamata
Organisation: Whangamata St John
Contact: Lynn Bryant
Phone: 07 865 9011
Paeroa Battle of the Streets - 17 February 2013
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.
Location: Paeroa
Type: Sports and Outdoors
Dates:
17 Feb 2013
Venue: Streets of Paeroa
Contact: Paeroa Promotions
Email: pptrust@xtra.co.nz
Phone: 07 862 8000
Web: http://www.battleofthestreets.co.nz
Art Escape Mercury Bay - 01 March 2013
This Coromandel art event is held every 2 years over 2 long weekends in Feb/Mar showcases a diverse group of working artist studios.
Location: The Coromandel
Type: Performing Arts
Dates:
01 Mar 2013
- 03 Mar 2013
(unconfirmed)
Venue: Various Location
Contact: Jerry Thoma
Email: admin.mercurybayartescapetrust@vodafone.co.nz
Web: http://www.mercurybayartescape.com
Note: Dates still to be confirmed
Thames Childrens Day - 03 March 2013
New Zealand's Children's Day is a national, non-commercial day to celebrate how special and important our children are.
Location: Thames
Type: General
Dates:
03 Mar 2013
Venue: Victoria Park, Thames
Organisation: Caps Hauraki
Contact: Liz Muirhead
Email: capsthames@capshauraki.co.nz
Web: http://www.childrensday.org.nz
Thames Heritage Week - 08 March 2013
A week of old fashion fun for all the family!
Location: Thames
Type: General
Dates:
08 Mar 2013
- 17 Mar 2013
2101 Thames Heritage Week Program
Venue: Various locations throughout Thames
Organisation: Thames Heritage Trust
Contact: Rex Simpson
Email: rsimpson@mediaworks.co.nz
Web: http://www.thamesheritage.co.nz/
Paeroa Food and Wine Festival - 16 March 2013
Sample boutique wines, specialty beers and tasty foods while listening to live music.
Location: Paeroa
Type: Festivals and Lifestyle
Dates:
16 Mar 2013
Venue: Paeroa Domain
Organisation: Positive Paeroa
Contact: Anne Harris
Email: enquiries@paeroa.org.nz
Phone: 07 862 6999
Web: http://www.paeroa.org.nz
Beach Hop - 20 March 2013
Rock N Roll Festival.
Beach Hop is home of New Zealand’s BIGGEST celebration of the 50’s & 60’s.
Location: Whangamata
Type: Festivals and Lifestyle
Dates:
20 Mar 2013
- 24 Mar 2013
Venue: Throughout Whangamata
Contact: Graeme Watt
Email: info@beachhop.co.nz
Web: http://www.beachhop.co.nz
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