To List your event call 0800 15 24 72
Ongoing Events:
Daily
Muddy Waters Gallery at Central: Call in at the Central Hotel from noon to 4pm daily, except Monday. All local art updated regularly.
Monday
SeniorNet: Open day every third Monday of the month, phone Heather on 09 439 4452 or Francie on 09 439 5484.
Seniors Housie: Meets every third Monday each month at the Dargaville Bowling Club. Eyes down 1.30pm, small costs, small prizes and an afternoon cuppa. Phone Bev for more info on 09 439 8079.
Dargaville Tennis Club Juniors: 3.15 – 4.15pm – eight to 10 year olds, 4.15 – 5.45 – 10 years and over. Register interest to Debbie on 09 439 5533 or text 021 871 791.
Tuesday
Night Art: Art classes for art enthusiasts of all ages from 7 – 9pm. Phone 09 439 0255.
Dargaville Quilters: Meets every third Tuesday each month from 10am at the CMA building, Tirarau Street. Contact Adrienne 09 439 1742 or Catharine 09 439 8952.
Dargaville Bridge Club: Meets at 1pm every week, all enquiries to John Neilsen 09 439 5700 or email jkn@paradise.net.nz.
Te Kopuru Path Finders: Meets every second and fourth Tuesday each month from 4pm at the Coronation Hall. This group is similar to Scouts and suits children aged six to 15, phone Ivy for more info on 09 439 1852.
Wednesday
Dargaville Bridge Club: Meets at 7pm every week, all inquiries to John Neilsen 09 439 5700 or email jkn@paradise.net.nz.
Teen & Young Mums Group: At the Early Year’s Hub from 10am. An opportunity for young mum’s to share ideas and challenges. For more info phone 0800 327 695, 09 439 7861 or 021 2722 695.
Ladies Golf: Names by 9.30am for 10am start. Phone 09 439 1664 for more info.
Thursday
Riverside Produce Market: AD focus carpark every week 2.30 – 5.30pm. Local produce – fruit, veges, eggs, bacon, plants, flowers, herbs, sauces and chutneys, craft, fish and seafood.
Dargaville Camera Club: Every second Thursday each month at the Seventh Day Adventist Church hall, Dargaville. For more information phone Ivy on 439 1852.
Sunday
Motocross at McKenzie Track: Meet every third Sunday each month, 9am sign in. Open to all bikes and quads, all levels and ages. Redhill Cemetry Road, for more information phone Aaron on 439 5657.
Dargaville & Districts Orchid Society: Meets every second Sunday each month at 2pm, 103 Awakino Road, Dargaville. Phone 09 439 1736.
Sailing: Meet at Dargaville Yacht Club, Kai Iwi Lakes every second Sunday each month except statutory holidays. All welcome. For more information call Dave Herald on 09 439 1598 or Don Wrigley on 09 439 5158.
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11 Feb 12 |
Arapohue Show 120th Anniversary Arapohue Show Grounds, Mititai Road SH12, DARGAVILLE Ride on Train, Sheep Racing, Farmyard Animals, Merry-go-round, Bouncy castle, Balloons, Walk on Water Great variety of trade sites and MUCH more Adults $7.50 Children $2.00 (5-15yrs) Under 5yrs FREE, FREE Parking. |
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13 Feb 12 |
FREE swing dance lesson for beginners Come along and try this fun dance from the 1930's and 40's. Music from the Big Bands of that era will get your feet tapping and fingers clicking. This dance will really put a smile on your dial. Kamo High School Drama room is the venue, starting at 7pm. Wilkinson Ave. Bring a water bottle and a sense of humour. |
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16 Feb 12 |
Come along and try this fun dance from the 1930's and 40's. Music from the Big Bands of that era will get your feet tapping and fingers clicking. This dance will really put a smile on your dial. The Griffin Hall is the venue situated at 7 Grant St, Kamo Whangarei, starting at 7pm. Bring a water bottle and a sense of humour. This lesson will be followed by weekly blockcourses. |
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18 Feb 12 |
Maungaturoto Primary School Horse Trek Registrations start at 8:30am with the ride off at 9.30am. Pre-registrations are preferred, and entries will be accepted on the day, however for catering purposes it would be great to have an idea of who is willing to take up the challenge! Contact Karina Allen on 09 4318 344 if you would like to come along and enjoy a day out on a farm, with picturesque countryside and classic and iconic views of the Kaipara landscape. |
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19 Feb 12 |
Dargaville to Helensville (10 hours) A one day journey of discovery retracing the old steamer and sailing ship routes from Dargaville to Helensville through the historic Kaipara Harbour aboard our comfortable vessel, M.V. Kewpie Too and returning to Dargaville by luxury Coach. Departing from Dargaville we make our way over sixty nautical miles cruising New Zealand’s largest inland sheltered waterways, as the barques and brigantines did in past generation Phone 09 420 8466 for more information |
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19 Feb 12 |
Maungaturoto Primary School Trail Ride Food and drinks are available for sale on the day with free tea and coffee for all registered riders. The kids track is only $10, with children up to 16 years riding on the 35km track is $15 and adults are just $35. For further information contact Tina Holst on 09 4318 180. |
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21 - 22 Feb 12 |
Kaipara Abuse Prevention and SKIP Kaipara are pleased to announce that they are bringing Celia Lashlie to Dargaville. Celia will be speaking at the Dargaville Town Hall on Tuesday 21 Feb 2012 from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. on the topic of “The Role of Matriachs”. Entry will be way of a gold coin koha. Celia will also be doing a seminar on Wednesday morning, 22 Feb 2012 for 1and a ½ hours. This seminar will be on “The world of adolescent boys”. The cost will be $50.00 per person. |
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25 Feb 12 |
Glenn Shorrock & Band ( Original Lead Vocalist of Little River Band) Glenn Shorrock is the original singer with The Little River Band. He performs his hits with a hot Australian band. Don't miss the opportunity to see this statesman of Australian Rock Music and Hall of Fame inductee. During the show you will here all the favourites Glenn sung. Songs like Cool Change, Remincsing, Hang on Help is on its way, Have you heard about the lonesome looser and many more. Book NOW for a wonderful evening of entertainment. LIVE at The Duke of Marborough Tavern - 19 York Street, Russell |
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26 Feb 12 |
The Queen of the Keyboard JAN PRESTON An afternoon of toe-tapping boogie woogie and ragtime “One woman, a piano, and a whole lot of talent’’ . . . Edinburgh Festival Lighthouse Function Centre Dargaville Sunday Feb 26 at 1pm tickets $15 available from . . . Muddy Waters Gallery on Gumdiggers Corner Corner of Kapia St and Parenga St, Dargaville Kaipara Lifestyler 107 River Rd, Dargaville Skelton’s Paparoa Drapery Paparoa Afternoon tea available Proudly presented by the Dargaville Arts Assn |
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1 - 3 Mar 12 |
The Northland Field Days is the largest event held in Northland, and the second largest agribusiness event in New Zealand. Over 550 exhibitors participate, attracting in excess of 27,000 visitors to the event over the three days. Located on a purpose built 36 hectare site in Dargaville, the Northland Field Days is run by a not-for-profit society and is delivered by a combination of Volunteer Committee, Local Helpers, Exhibitors, Contractors and a small number of onsite Staff. |
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3 Mar 12 |
Urban Country, Dargaville, 3 March Rockin" good country- rock band playing all the oldies and more! Dine at the tavern and dance the night away afterwards. |
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4 Mar 12 |
Dargaville to Helensville (10 hours) A one day journey of discovery retracing the old steamer and sailing ship routes from Dargaville to Helensville through the historic Kaipara Harbour aboard our comfortable vessel, M.V. Kewpie Too and returning to Dargaville by luxury Coach. Departing from Dargaville we make our way over sixty nautical miles cruising New Zealand’s largest inland sheltered waterways, as the barques and brigantines did in past generation Phone 09 420 8466 for more information |
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24 Mar 12 |
Northern Wairoa Boating Club Raft Race SATURDAY 24 MARCH 2012 PRIZES 1ST $200 2nd $100 Most Creative Raft $100 SPOT PRIZES $5 per person (MIN OF 3 crew $15) Entries to: Roxanne Kelly, Sport Northland or Northern Wairoa Boating Club PO Box 381 Dargaville Fax (09) 439 3189 or phone (09) 439 3188 or 0274 771752 |
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24 Mar 12 |
The Kaipara Kai & Fun festival is to show the fabulous foods that are grown or harvested on the Kauri Coast and the fun that the local residents have all the time. The Festival will be held on Saturday 24th March 2012 at Selwyn Park; starting time 9:00am to midday Exhibitors Stalls are on Selwyn Park, Dargaville. Call 0800 15 28 74 |
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24 Mar 12 |
Kaipara Community Expo Kaipara’s annual Community Expo was created to showcase the Police led initiative “Northland Pride”. Pride standing for Protect, Respect, Involve, Develop and Educate, encouraging communities to pull together and celebrate all that is unique about their District.Te Awa Gardens, the river front and parking area around the boating club for the community based stalls, tents and displays. |
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25 Mar 12 |
Kevin Friedrich and Friends World renowned accordionist will once again entertain us in the Lighthouse Function Center Sunday 25th March 2012 followed by the opening of "From Wakefield to Masefield" - the story of the accordion in New Zealand. |
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29 Mar - 1 Apr 12 |
Fast becoming the walking capital of New Zealand Dates for 2012: March 29, 30, 31 - April 1st We all know now that walking is quite the best form of exercise. In Mangawhai, once a year you can enjoy a change from your routine so join us for a weekend of fun, friendliness, and entertainment. 700 people can’t be wrong. 90minutes north from Auckland and 60minutes south from Whanagarei |