Hokianga

Cheese rolling competition down the middle of State Highway 12.

Waimamaku Wild West Fest.

Held every year in February, weather permitting!

Entertainment, market stalls, possum skinning, barrel throwing, lots of fun

 

 

 

 

At the Broadwood A&P show the axemen get on with the chopping competition. Come ans see the dog trials, the art and photographic competions and taste the gtreat food at the stall,

Axemen in action

A&P SHow, Broadwood

Another of the Hokianga's annual festivals. All the usual things that you expect at a traditional A&P show - dog trials, cattle judging, sheep. chainsaw carving, crafts, art and photographic competitions, great food,

 

 

 

 

School Concert Party prparing to take part in one of the Kapa Haka competitions which are a feature of life around the Hokianga.

School Concert Party.

Local schools around the Hokianga compete fiercely for the honours at the annual competitions. It is one way that local children can show off their singing and dancing skills, and their traditional costumes

 

 

 

 

Easter Parade in Rawene, Hokianga, one of the many events held in the towns around the Harbour. Come and visit Waimamaku, Omapere, Opononi, Rawene, Kohukohu, Pangurur, Broadwood and smaller settlements to see what true rural life is like.

Easter Parade

Rawene, Hokianga.

Many of the Hokianga towns like Waimamaku, Omapere, Opononi, Kohukohu, Panguru, Broadwood and Mangamuka supplement their weekly market days with special festivals.

 

 

 

 

 

Rider in action on the back of a bucking steer at the Umawere Rodeo. Umawera on State Highway 1 at the foot of the Mangamuka range is part of the Northland rodeo circuit.

Action at the

Umawera Rodeo

Hokianga

Umawera at the foot of the Mangamuka ranges on State Highway 1 to Kaitaia is on the circuit of the annual Rodeo festival that attracts riders and competitors from all over the North.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hokianga Happenings

  

      February 2010 and onwards

Entertainment, Art, Music, Fun,

Things to hear and see and do.

 

South Hokianga Community Arts Council proudly presents

Contemporary Dance at Opononi Area School Hall

Guitar and Gloves

Auckland artiste Jenny de Leon returns with her new solo show, accompanied by Kevin Timm (guitar)

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see top-class contemporary dance in Hokianga

Friday 5 March, 7:30 pm Tickets $15 (school students $10) on the door

Ukulele Exhibition 6 March-6 April

This is going to be the most exciting and eclectic mix of ukulele you will ever see, from some of NZ's most interesting artists.
All are for sale and the proceeds will go to the Kohukohu Community Trust.

Please note: The exhibition will be extended to the 6th April to cover Easter weekend.
Opening Sat 6th March 2pm.
More details and photographs......see our website.

 

Rawene Market Day at Rawene Town Hall.

First Saturday of every month 9 am till noon Contact Vicky 405 7535 or Gea 405 7773

 

Hokianga Historical Society Omapere

Visit the current exhibition in the Museum (above the Information Centre) Omapere

Visit the museum before it moves to a new site early in the New Year.

 

Historical Sites administered by NZ Historic Places Trust

 

  • Historic Mangungu Mission House, Horeke
    • Open 31 December to 31 January daily, Noon to 4.00 pm
    • Open 1 February to 24 December Saturday & Sunday afternoons
  • Historic Clendon House, Rawene.
    • Open 1 November to 30 April Saturday to Monday10.00 am to 4.00 pm
    • Open 1 May to 31 October Monday and Tuesday only

Annual Festivals around the Hokianga

December 31st. Horse Races on the Beach, Pawarenga

January 1st. Axemen's Carnival, Opononi

January 4th   Fishing Contest, Opononi

January 30th. North West Challenge Mounted Games Day

February 12th. Hokianga Treaty Day, Mangungu Mission, Horeke

February 20th.    North Hokianga A&P Show, Broadwood

February 27th.    Wild West Fest, Waimamaku.

March    Rodeo, Umawera

April      Easter Parade, Rawene

October 2,3,4th   Hokianga Country Music Festival www.hokiangacountrymusic.com

Various times throughout the year :-

         Fishing Competitions - several locations

         Gaelic Festival - Kohukohu

         Pig Hunting Competition - several locations

         Country & Western Music Competition - Opononi.

         Matariki (Maori New Year) Festival

         Jazz Festival - Omapere

         Kapa Haka Competitions

         Waka Ama competitions

December   Christmas Parade, Rawene

 

Culture North Night Show held at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Waitangi

Schedule for the Night Show check their website
October-January, April: 4 nights week - Mon, Wed, Thur & Sat
February-March: 6 nights a week - Mon to Sat
Adults: $60, Children: $30

The Centre at Kerikeri

43 Cobham Road

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
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