SEPTEMBER EVENTS
World Record Haka – Ka mate
11 September 2010
The Top of the South wants to shatter the Guinness World Record for largest haka, currently set at 3,264, to celebrate One Year to Go until RWC 2011 comes to Nelson. WHO: all the communities of Te Tau Ihu (Top of the South) - anyone who wants to participate can do the haka, male or female as both versions will be performed simultaneously on the day.
Info: email angela.ricker@ncc.govt.nz
Tasman Makos vs Otago
12 September 2010
2.35pm, Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Info: www.makos.co.nz
Tasman Makos vs North Harbour
18 September 2010
2.35pm, Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Info: www.makos.co.nz
Tasman Tennis Centre Open Day
19 September 2010
All juniors welcome from 10.00am – 12 noon, courts beside the Badminton Hall, Gladstone Road, Richmond.
Registrations will be taken on the day, all playing abilities catered for, coaches available.
OCTOBER EVENTS
WASA! Wild and Sneaky Art Festival® 2010
1 – 10 October 2010
Welcome to WASA!® 2010, a new festival where you can roll up your sleeves and get wildly creative with a bunch of friends and family. WASA!® offers a wide range of creative sights, experiences, workshops, adventures, social events and competitions.
Info: Ph. 03 547 0019
info@wasa.co.nz www.wasa.co.nz
Port Nelson Haven Ahoy Exhibition
4 October 2010 (start date)
10.00am – 5.00pm daily, Nelson Provincial Museum – Pupuri Taonga o Te Tai Ao, Town Acre 445, Cnr Trafalgar & Hardy Streets, Nelson
In December 1841 the Clifford left from England bound for Nelson, arriving in May of 1842. We know a lot about the voyage because we have a diary from the Gapper Family and the logbook of the ship’s doctor Thomas Hughes.
The exhibition will be laid out like the inside of a sailing ship with opportunities for hands-on experiences as well.
Info: www.nelsonmuseum.co.nz
Tasman Makos vs Northland
13 October 2010
2.35pm, Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Info: www.makos.co.nz
Nelson Arts Festival
14 October 2010 – 25 October 2010
An awesome line-up of shows and events including music, dance, theatre, comedy, readers and writers festival and workshops.
Info: www.nelsonartsfestival.co.nz
Mask Parade & Festival Fun at Sonic
15 October 2010
The Masked Parade is coming up and you don’t have to be in a school group to be in it. Get your mates to mask up like a flock of birds or a herd of zebras and be in to win money! Ride the Ferris wheel at the More FM Carnivale plus street performances, circus acts and food stalls. And there’s action for youth like never before at Sonic: 1903 Live Zone. Come and party with Nelson’s best young performers on stage, meet your friends in the chill zone, check out the video projection or just enjoy the carni atmosphere.
Note: zero tolerance for underage drinking.
Info: www.nelsonartsfestival.co.nz
Top Team 10
From 16 October
Heat 1 – Motueka Recreation Centre
Saturday 16 October 2010.
Heat 2 – Saxton Field, Nelson
Sunday 31 October 2010.
Heat 3 – Murchison Sport,
Recreation & Cultural Centre
Saturday 13 November 2010.
Finals
Moutere Hills Community Centre Sunday
12 December 2010
INFO : Ph 03 546 7910
Sealord Fireworks over the Aorere, Collingwood
23 October 2010 – 9.00pm
Professional firework display over the Aorere River estuary in Collingwood.
Info: Ph. 021 072 6573
collingwood520@windowslive.com
NMIT Nelson Careers Express Day
28 October 2010
12.00pm – 3.00pm, NMIT Nelson Campus, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson
The NMIT Nelson Careers Express Day is an event for people interested in studying at NMIT and careers in the Nelson region and will feature the following: interactive industry displays from local businesses and employers on the career and job options available locally from a number of different industry sectors including: aviation, fitness, seafood, engineering, hospitality, viticulture & wine, etc, training option displays from NMIT tutors, information on financing your study and support services, live entertainment, free food/BBQ, Plus your chance to win a $2500 Media Works Scholarship and i-touch prizes on the day.
INFO : www.nmit.ac.nz
Tasman Karaoke Superstar 2010
From 28 September
Richmond Heats - 28-30 September 2010
Richmond Mall, Tuesday 28 September, 1.00pm, under 8 yrs, Wednesday 29 September, 1.00pm, 9-12 yrs, Thursday 30 September, 1.00pm, 13-18 yrs
INFO : Paul McConachie Ph 03 543 8525
Murchison Heat – 10 October 2010
Murchison Theatre, Sunday 10 October, 1.00pm
INFO : Scott Melzer Ph 03 523 9895
Moutere Heat – 22 October 2010
Moutere Hills Community Centre and Sports Complex, Friday 22 October, 5.00pm
INFO : Michelle MacNeil Ph 03 543 2516
Motueka Heat – 23 October 2010
Motueka Recreation Centre, Saturday 23 October, Under 8 years –1.00pm, 9-12 years – 2:30pm, 13-18 years – 4.00pm
Practise all week from Monday 18 October – Friday 22 October, 3.00pm – 5.00pm
INFO : Andrew Hayward Ph 03 528 8228
Golden Bay Heat – 14 November 2010
Takaka Village Green (wet weather venue Takaka Village Theatre). Under 8 years – 10.30am, 9-12 years –11.30am, 13-18 years – 12.30pm
INFO : Dave Myall Ph 03 525 8876
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Nelson Growables Garden Fair
14 November 2010
10.00am – 5.00pm, Founders Heritage Park, Nelson
Edibles, trees, ornamentals, shrubs, hardware, seeds, chooks, furniture, landscaping, permaculture, composting, and lots more! This is Nelson’s only Garden Fair and will appeal to everyone interested in all things that grow. Over 70 stands, supported by kids’ activities, workshops and demonstrations, cooking and nutrition.
Info: Ph. 03 5433 663
www.nelsongrowables.co.nz info@nelsongrowables.co.nz
Nelson A&P Show
20 & 21 November 2010
9.00am – 5.00pm, Richmond Park Showgrounds.
The Nelson Agricultural and Pastoral Show offers a wide range of activities to keep the whole family entertained! A Kiwi tradition, our A&P Show has something for everyone including: live entertainment, livestock competitions, shearing, wood-chopping, agricultural demonstrations and displays, carnival rides, side shows and a fantastic range of trade exhibitors, both local, national and international.
Info: www.thenelsonshow.org.nz
