Seaweek 27th February – 6th March Location: Various events both in Akaroa and nationwide An initiative by the NZ Association for Environmental Education brings Seaweek to Akaroa. Local events include harbour cruise specials with local operators, an ocean instameet, an information evening at the Hilltop Tavern and a harbour foraging excursion with Peter Langlands. Local… Read more »
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Whats on in Akaroa 15th – 21st February
The Ultimate BBQ Cooking class Saturday 20th February Location: Akaroa Cooking school Have you ever wanted to take some time out to master the art of cooking the perfect steak on the BBQ? Now is the chance to upgrade your BBQ skills and rule this fiery domain. The Akaroa cooking school chefs will walk you… Read more »
Whats on in Akaroa 8th – 14th February
Fishermans Bay Garden Location: Fishermans Bay Congratulations to Jill & Richard Simpson out at Fishermans Bay Garden on recently making it into the January edition of Gardens Illustrated (UK). This is quite an achievement and a just reward for years of dedication. This hidden gem is slightly off the beaten track but well worth the… Read more »
What’s on in Akaroa 1st – 7th February
Waitangi Day Commemorations Location: Okains Bay from 10am The Okains Bay Maori and Colonial museum is set once again to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi on the 6th of February. This annual event is one of the best Waitangi Day celebrations in the South Island. Highlights include a powhiri (traditional welcome), hangi… Read more »
Whats on in Akaroa 25th – 31st January
Bob Masefield Ram Sale – Little River Location: Little River Sale Yards @ 1pm The Action continues in Little River this week with the Bob Masefield Ram Sale. If your last ram has come to the end of his working life then this will be a great opportunity to pick up some of Banks Peninsula’s… Read more »
Whats on in Akaora 18th – 24th January
Hinewai 16th – 31 January 2016 Location: Orion Powerhouse Art Gallery The powerhouse once again brings a fantastic collection of artwork to Akaroa. The ‘Hinewai’ exhibition brings together the works of local artists Clare Reilly(Paintings), Dave Walker(Ceramics), Hugh Wilson(Drawings), Peter McKay(Jewellery) and Sarah Ford(Ceramics). The gallery is currently open 7 days from 10am-4pm Little River… Read more »
Akaroa Events 11-17th January
The International Akaroa Music Festival Location: Akaroa Area School Dates: Friday, January 8, 2016 to Wednesday, January 20, 2016 The Akaroa Summer Festival is designed to stimulate, educate and enthuse advanced young musicians from all over New Zealand and abroad. An array of distinguished international musicians and tutors will provide inspiring daily lessons, masterclasses and… Read more »
Things to do this week 4th-10th January
Akaroa Summer Photographic Competition Tuesday, December 1, 2015 to Sunday, February 28, 2016 It’s that time of year again. Dust off your cameras and take part in Akaroa’s Annual Photographic Competition. The photographic competition is open to all amateur and professional photographers with great prizes to be won. Entries must be in by 5pm on… Read more »
