| Calendar of Events |
| JANUARY | |
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Wed 24 |
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Fri 26 |
Hibiscus Rodders Beach Festival, Orewa Beach over 3 days.Enjoy the festivities of the Hibiscus Rodders Beach Festival. Lots happening and all those cars roaring, gleeming, and generally looking good!!! |
| FEBRUARY | |
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Sat 3 and Sun 4 |
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Sat 3 |
Movies in Parks, Centreway Reserve, Cnr Centreway Rd & Riverside Rd, 6.30pm
Before she was Wonder Woman she was Diana, trained warrior and princess of the Amazons. When a pilot crashes and tells her of conflict in the outside world, she leaves home to fight a war to end all wars - discovering her full powers and true destiny. Pre-movie entertainment from 6.30pm. Movie starts at sunset (approx. 8:35pm). For more information click here |
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Sat 10 |
Orewa Live Streets, Chalk Art, Cnr Moana Reserve & HBC Highway, 7am-1pmThanks to Susannah Law from Red Door Studios
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Fri 9 to Sun 11 |
Boulevard of Buskers 3 day Festival, Orewa Square and Moana Reserve, from 10.30am Double the fun: A weekend of world class performance buskers - acro strength, juggling, comedy, balance, high jinks and more! Orewa Community Centre (am shows). Click here for the full programme and all the information you need. The Orewa Artsian Market will also be taking place on Saturday and Sunday mornings, outside the community centre. Contact Sarah: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Sun 11 |
For all the keen runners and walkers and right on our doorstep, the Orewa Half Marathon hits the beach once again.
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11 Feb |
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Sat 17 |
Boulevard Arts Festival, Hibiscus Coast Highway, 1-7pm A large scale beachside 'street fiesta' comprising: Shuttle service from Victor Eaves Park to the event site courtesy of Evelyn Page Retirement Village ($2 pp). Road closure from 11am and event begins at 1pm to 7pm. Please note the food truck schedule is full.
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| MARCH | |
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Thurs 1 to Sun 4 |
NZ U14 National Surf Life Saving Championships (Oceans 18), Orewa Surf ClubCome and show supoort for all the competitiors and our future lifeguards.
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Sun 4 |
Orewa Duck Derby, Western Reserve
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Tues 6 |
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Sat 10 |
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Sat 10 |
HSV Car Show, Orewa Reserve
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Sun 11 |
Hot Diggity Dog Show, Western ReserveRun by the Orewa Lions
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Sat 17 |
Orewa Sandcastle Competition, Moana Reserve, Orewa Beach, 12 noon Watch the 20 tonne sand sculpture being created for the days prior to the competition on Moana reserve.Competition day - Saturday 17th March registration from 11am. Building commences at noon! Judging at 2:30pm. Bring your buckets and spades and whatever you can find in nature to decorate your masterpiece. From first timers to little bits of experience to more expert through to near professionals - come along and caret your own masterpiece. Clowns/(free) bouncy castle, entertainment, More FM live on site. $500 cash price. Spot prizes throughout the event |
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Sat 17 |
Artisan Market Day, Orewa Square, 8.30am
In conjunction with the Orewa Sandcastle Competition the Artisan Market Day is on.
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Fri 23 |
Hibiscus Hospice Monster Book Fair, Orewa Community Centre, various timesFri 23 March 4pm-8pmSat 24 March 10am-8pm Sun 25 March 10am-3pm Our Monster Book Fair is on again - time to stock up your bookshelves with some summer reads. There will be thousands of books to choose from - there is bound to be something for everyone. |
| REGULAR EVENTS | |
| SATURDAYS | |
Every Saturday |
http://www.parkrun.co.nz/ or http://www.parkrun.co.nz/millwater See event map: http://www.parkrun.co.nz/millwater/course/
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Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month |
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Every 3rd Saturday of every month |
Orewa Writers Group meeting at Orewa Library 1pm-2.30pm. All writers welcome.
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| Every Thurs, Sat and Sun. Days for different rides. | GROUP CYCLING FOR 10K OR 25K 25km - Group Consistent Road Ride Participant: Regular cyclist Bicycle: Road or mountain bike Objective: Maintain a consistent pace 10km - Group Leisure Road and Track Ride |
| Every Saturday | SILVERDALE MARKET 7.30am - 12.30pm. Vegetables, flowers, plants, crafts and much more. |
| SUNDAYS | |
Every Sunday |
OREWA FARMERS MARKET Experience what Rodney District producers and growers have to offer, from farm fresh organic produce, flowers, plants and herbs.Start 8am to 12.30am, (except first Sunday of every month closes at 11.30 am) at the Orewa Square, cnr HBC Highway & Florence Ave, Orewa Beach. |
| Last Sunday in every month | PUHOI FARMERS MARKET Week 4 of every month Located in the heart of Historic Puhoi Village. Come & savour fresh local produce in a relaxed and friendly setting. While you sit and listen to the live music and enjoy the laid back Puhoi atmosphere, the kids can burn off some energy in the safe play area alongside. We have a great variety of stalls ranging from our vibrant Community Stall which offers local seasonal produce to fresh roasted coffee, bread, eggs, local honey, gingerbread, olive oil, smoked sausages & pork products, Puhoi Valley Cheese, Liquorice Allsorts, hand made soaps, organic vegetable seedlings, preserves, mussel fritters, sausage sizzle and much more |
| Second Sunday of month till 3 February 2013 | HIBISCUS COAST ORCHID SOCIETY The Hibiscus Coast Orchid Society meets on the second Sunday of every month (except January) with meetings starting at 1.30 pm and usually lasting a couple of hours. The meetings always include a guest speaker, raffles and a cuppa, along with the usual club business. Visitors are always welcome. If you decide you would like to become a member the cost is $15.00 single membership or $20.00 family of two. We meet at the Masonic Hall, Centreway Road, Orewa. $2.00 door fee. For further information contact Barbara on 424 3199 |
| MONDAYS | |
| Every Monday (term time) |
OREWA PLAYGROUP $4 charge per family, includes tea/coffee & biscuits for parents/caregivers
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| Every Monday |
OREWA SOUTH INDOOR BOWLS - next to the Cafe and Arts Centre on Hibiscus Coast Hwy, 7pm. Every Monday. New members and beginners welcome. Contact Ken on 09 426 4678 or Elaine on 09 959 1087 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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| Second Monday of every month | HBC FLORAL GROUP, OREWA COMMUNITY HALL, 10am
Members enjoy a time of friendship, fun and the opportunity to delight in flowers.
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| TUESDAYS | |
| Every Tuesday |
Magic Sprinkles in Orewa!Happy House for confident walkers up to 6 years old, their siblings and their parents/carers. 1 x Child - $13.50 a session |
Every Tuesday |
SING ME UP COMMUNITY SING-A-LONG at the Orewa Sea Scout Hall (north end of the beach) from 7pm till 9 (tea break in the middle). Non auditioned, open to shower warblers and closet crooners or anyone who wants to make noise. No music theory needed, and contrary to popular belief, most people CAN sing!! You will be singing in harmony in minutes. The health benefits are huge, wonderful community, come and try us out. We are different from a traditional choir and sing world, gospel, folk, pop and trad. Brigid Sinclair is the choir director. $10 per session. email= This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Every second Tuesday |
DUTCH COFFEE MORNING 10am-noon. Meet at Orewa House behind the Estuary Arts Centre, phone 09 427 6556 or 09 426 3776 |
| First Tuesday of Every Month | OREWA LIONS CLUB MEETING All Welcome to attend the meeting each month at the Sharks Sports Club, Victor Eaves Park, Orewa at 7pm. Any queries phone Mandy Hebben 09 426 0586 or Lorna Maddock 09 424 5561 |
| First Tuesday of Every Month | BNZ CONNECT Your chance to meet like-minded business people from your local community. Networking is essential for everyone in business. Yet there aren't many local business events where people from different industries can meet each other, exchange ideas and stories, business cards or simply have a drink and nibble with like minded people.That's why we're hosting free events in our store to give you the opportunity to meet other business people from your community. To find out more and book your place, ask us about it today. We hope you can make it along on every first Tuesday of the month, 5.30pm-7.30pm. Ring your local Bank of New Zealand for further details |
| Every Tuesday & Thursday | HIBISCUS COAST SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOC Twice weekly meetings give members a chance to enjoy a game of indoor bowls or cards. Members meet at the Orewa Community Hall from noon to 4pm every Tuesday and Thursday. Entry $2. All welcome. Ph 09 426 2028 for more information. |
| Every Tuesday till 05 February 2013 | HIBISCUS COAST QUILTERS The Hibiscus Coast Quilters meet twice a month (except for January). Visitors are always welcome. Members can attend either or both meetings each month. The club also produce a monthly newsletter which advertises other events, demonstrations and classes. MEETINGS: 1st Tuesday of each month (daytime) – 9.30am to 11.30am at Whangaparaoa Ratepayers Hal, Whangaparaoa. 3rd Wednesday of each month (evening) – 7.30pm to 9.30pm usually held in the Whangaparaoa Ratepayers Hall, Whangaparaoa, but occasionally evening meetings are held in member's homes. (Call contact number to check.) For further information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Fourth Tuesday of each month | AGE CONCERN RODNEY provides a Time Out morning on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Time out runs from 10.30 -1.30 with morning tea and a light lunch being served. Entertainment and a chance to socialise in the morning and after lunch Bingo is played with small prizes handed out instead of money. Come along and make some new friends. Venue: Centrestage theatre foyer Centreway Road Orewa or phone for more details phone 09 426 0916. |
| Fourth Tuesday of each month | ZONTA - empowering women worldwide Monthly meeting on 4th Tuesday of the month at "The Wade" restaurant, Silverdale. Or phone Cathy on 0297746628
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| WEDNESDAYS | |
First Wednesday of every month. 11am |
HBC GRANDPARENTS PARENTING GRANDCHILDREN HBC Grandparents Parenting Grandchildren support group, 11am - 1.30pm, Red Beach Methodist Church Lounge. For more information This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Weekly 9am-4pm | HBC YOUTH CENTRE has established a Family Planning Clinic. Contact for more information. 214d Hibiscus Coast Highway near the Western Reserve, Ph: 09 426 5005 |
| Every other Wednesday |
Visitors are always welcome. Come and have fun as you improve your communication, public speaking, self-confidence and leadership skills. Toastmasters has a "learn-by-doing" philosophy, wherein each member learns at their own pace. Toastmasters builds confidence through speaking in public in a friendly, fun and supportive atmosphere. Meetings: Every other Wednesday 7.30pm to 9.30pm |
| THURSDAYS | |
Every Thursday |
SING TO BREATHE held weekly on Thursday Mornings at 9.30 till 10.30 at the Sea Scout Hall Orewa (north end of the beach). It has 4 parts to a session, breath meditation followed by gentle stretching, then voice breath exercises and finally some unison singing at the end. For anyone who wants to extend their breath, strengthen their voice, lift their spirits, open up to possibilities. Great for depression, breathing challenges etc Run by Brigid Sinclair of SIng Me Up Community Sings. email=This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Every Tuesday & Thursday |
SENIOR CITIZEN CLUB Twice weekly meetings give members a chance to enjoy a game of bowls, cards or scrabble. Members meet at the Orewa Community Hall from 12.45pm to 3.30pm every Tuesday and Thursday. |
| Every Thursday | HIBISCUS COAST PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB Meet at Orewa Community Club, Amarino Rd, Orewa 7.15pm. Contact Ivan on 09 421 0410 |
| Every Thursday | LAZULI SCHOOL OF BELLY DANCE Middle Eastern / Belly Dance Fusion classes at the Orewa Community Centre from 6pm-7.30pm (excluding school holidays). Contact Sandy on 021 034 9851, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or website for more info http://lazuli.weebly.com |
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2nd Thursday of the month |
OREWA LADIES GARDEN CLUB meeting, Orewa Catholic Church, 12.30pm Contact Ann 09 427 8377 for more information.
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| FRIDAYS | |
| Every Friday | FUN & GAMES Hibiscus Youth Centre 11.30am-12.30pm Come and join in the fun. Sometimes, we will play inside and sometimes we will play outside. Bring along a gold coin donation to help with hiring this wonderful venue, snacks & drink and some wet weather gear to put on when we play outside. Also, we can bring along any ride on bikes, tricycles and scooters to enjoy riding on inside. If it is just too rainy and stormy then we will stay inside.
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| Every Friday night | SAFE SPACES FOR TEENAGERS Hibiscus Youth Centre 6-10pm for 13-17year olds. |
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Every Friday 1pm |
"HOUSIE" 214 Hibiscus Highway Orewa at 1pm every Friday.
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| 1st Friday of the month | AB UKULELE SING A LONG Muldoons 4.30-6.30pm. |
| First Friday of the month |
OREWA CRUISE NIGHT From 7pm till late, Orewa's main road will become "Orewa's cruise night" This is open to all American, Australian, hotrods, performance & classic cars to cruise The main meeting area is Muldoons car park Moana Ave. Cruising from 7pm with hourly Cruise from 8pm 9pm & 10pm food is available from many of the local venues throughout Orewa. For more information Call John 021 167687. |
| Fortnightly Friday 10-11.30am |
LET'S PLAY OREWA Let's Play Orewa is a fun community playgroup, in Orewa, for children, aged 2 to 6 years old, and their parents/caregivers to enjoy together. Fortnightly on Fridays, during the school terms, 10:00am to 11:30am, at the Hibiscus Coast Community House, 216 HBC Highway (the old corner site), Orewa. April 24, May 8, 22, June 5, 19, July 3 At Let's Play Orewa we encourage young children (3 to 5 years old) to explore process art, music + movement and shared stories alongside interested parents/caregivers who actively engage in the programme while interacting with their children. We also enjoy a morning tea together. Please register by requesting a form: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on 0212924105, completing it and sending it back. Diane McKinstry |
Orewa Beach Series, Adjacent the Orewa Surf Club, 5pm
Operatunity Presents: Luck of the Irish, Centrestage Theatre, 2pm
The Extravaganza Fair & Gypsy Market, Western Reserve, 9am
Auckland Council Movies in Parks presents Wonder Woman (M)
Orewa Beach Half Marathon, Orewa Surf Club, 7.30am
Crystal Visions Holistic Craft Market, Orewa Community Centre, 10am - 3pm
Operatunity Presents: Rat Park Returns, Centrestage Theatre, 2pm
CHOP CHOP HIYAA, Orewa Community Centre, 4pm 
Magic Sprinkles - Happy House, Hibiscus Coast Community House, 3.30pm - 4.15pm
SILVERDALE OREWA TOASTMASTERS
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Time am |
Time pm |
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Fri |
8th Dec |
6-7 |
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Sat |
16th Dec |
10-11 |
12-1 |
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Sun |
17th Dec |
10-11 |
12-1 |
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Mon |
18th Dec |
10-11 |
3.30-4.30 |
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Tues |
19th Dec |
10-11 |
3.30-4.30 |
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Wed |
20th Dec |
10-11 |
3.30-4.30 |
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Thurs |
21st Dec |
10-11 |
3.30-4.30 |
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Fri |
23rd Dec |
10-11 |
2 -3 |
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Sun |
24th Dec |
10-11 |
2-3 |
