2011
Please contact Ōpōtiki Visitor Information Centre on 07 315 3031 if you would like your event promoted.
Quota Bookfest – Any unwanted books or magazines can be dropped off at either Opotiki Glass in King Street or Opotiki Auto & Diesel in the old Dairy Factory Building for the annual Opotiki Bookfest which will run from 19th December to 7th January in the Opotiki Heritage Art Hall.
December, Thursday 15th
Let’s Go Whanau Duathlon - Registrations end 5.30pm for a 6pm start. $5 per person in family teams of 2-3. Walk or run, plus either 5 or 10km bike, then another 2.5km walk/run. Divisions for family, mixed, men and women. Over $1,000 in spot prizes. Dress up – Xmas theme. Contact Jacqueline Hayes-Kingi for more information on 027 716 9282 or Jacquelineh@odc.govt.nz
December, Friday 16th
Ōpōtiki Golf Club Business House Golf - Round 2 of the six week challenge between local businesses and groups. Teams of 4-6 with 1 club member playing Ambrose over 9 holes. Entry fee $5 per player per week. Tidy standard of dress and golf shoes or sneakers please. To contact David on 07 315 5245 or 027 244 2628.
Junior Golf Coaching - At the Ōpōtiki Golf Club. Clubs are provided. 5pm start. $2. Contact the Golf Club at 315 7415.
December, Saturday 17th
Band: Scoobie Don’t – 60’s, 70’s and 80’s music. BYO food and drink to the Woodlands Hall. Starts 8pm, $15 per ticket. Optional $5 after show taxi. R18 event, door sales $20. Buy tickets from Philip Belles Gifts or from TJ at Smiths City, both on Church Street. Contact Beattie on 315 7637 or Rhondda Anstis on 315 7659.
December, Sunday 18th
Ōpōtiki Surf Lifesaving Club Junior Surf Programmes – Sand Crabs (Under 7yrs) - 11am to 11.30am, Nippers (7 to 12yrs) – 12pm to 1pm, Rookies (12 to 14yrs) – 1pm to 3pm. Held at the clubhouse at Waiotahi Beach every Sunday. For details contact Amiria 315 6314.
December, Monday 19th
Quota International of Ōpōtiki – Annual Bookfest opens today and runs through to Saturday 7th January 2012.
From 9.30am to 3.30pm each day except Christmas Day and New Years Day at the Opotiki Heritage Art Society Hall in King Street, Ōpōtiki. Enquiries to Florence Craig 315 7621.
December, Tuesday 20th
Athletics Training 2 to 6yrs meet at 4.30 to 5.15pm. 7+ years, including adults, 5.30 to 6.30pm. Meet at Ōpōtiki College Sports grounds. $10 for 2 to 6yrs for the season, $25 for 7+, with a family discount. Contact Jacqueline Hayes-Kingi for more information on 027 716 9282 or Jacquelineh@odc.govt.nz
Book Launch – Taketakerau The Millenium Tree. 5.30pm at the Ōpōtiki Museum 123 Church Street. Everyone invited to celebrate the launch of this book about our local legend. Light refreshments, and the book will be on sale. www.themilleniumtree.com.
December, Thursday 22nd
Junior Golf Coaching Finals. At the Ōpōtiki Golf Club. Clubs are provided. 5pm start. $2. Contact the Golf Club at 315 7415.
December, Tuesday 20th , Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd
“Follow the Star” – St John’s Union Parish Lounge, between 10am and 3pm. Mainly Music presents a Nativity Display where parents and children can explore the town made famous by a Baby and a Star. Children’s craft activities where the little ones can make something to take home, special children’s Christmas readings and light refreshments. The children will be given a wee star to take home. There is no charge to enjoy this special time together. Enquiries to Jill Murray 315 4753.
December, Friday 23rd
Ōpōtiki Golf Club Business House Golf. Round 3 of the six week challenge between local businesses and groups. Teams of 4-6 with 1 club member playing Ambrose over 9 holes. Entry fee $5 per player per week. Tidy standard of dress and golf shoes or sneakers please. To contact David on 07 315 5245 or 027 244 2628.
December, Wednesday 28th
Ōpōtiki ITM Rodeo - The Annual Ōpōtiki Rodeo (Sponsored by ITM) is not to be missed. It features spectacular horse and western type events and is commended by the competing cowboys and girls to be one of the best in New Zealand. Adult $20, Child $5, Family $35 New this year - Summercross/Rodeo super family pass $60 (admission to Summercross on 27th and Rodeo on 28th). Superpass tickets available from Smith City, Church St. Contact Denise Young 07 304 8850.
2012
January, Sunday 1st
Ōpōtiki Surf Lifesaving Club Junior Surf Programmes – Sand Crabs (Under 7yrs) - 11am to 11.30am, Nippers (7 to 12yrs) – 12pm to 1pm, Rookies (12 to 14yrs) – 1pm to 3pm. Held at the clubhouse at Waiotahi Beach every Sunday. For details contact Amiria 315 6314.
January, Saturday 7th
Waiotahi Beach Sand Sculpture Competition - Get creative and make a masterpiece with shells, seaweed, driftwood and sand at the 2012 Waiotahi Beach Sand Sculpture Competition. Run by Ōpōtiki Lions Club. Start at 9am. Judging at 1pm, 2pm Prize-giving. $5 per site for up to 4 people. Contact Suzy 07 315 5747.
January, Sunday 8th
Ōpōtiki Surf Lifesaving Club Junior Surf Programmes – Sand Crabs (Under 7yrs) - 11am to 11.30am, Nippers (7 to 12yrs) – 12pm to 1pm, Rookies (12 to 14yrs) – 1pm to 3pm. Held at the clubhouse at Waiotahi Beach every Sunday. For details contact Amiria 315 6314.
January, Friday 13th
Ōpōtiki Golf Club Business House Golf. Round 4 of the six week challenge between local businesses and groups. Teams of 4-6 with 1 club member playing Ambrose over 9 holes. Entry fee $5 per player per week. Tidy standard of dress and golf shoes or sneakers please. To contact David on 07 315 5245 or 027 244 2628.
January, Sunday 15th
Ōpōtiki Surf Lifesaving Club Junior Surf Programmes – Sand Crabs (Under 7yrs) - 11am to 11.30am, Nippers (7 to 12yrs) – 12pm to 1pm, Rookies (12 to 14yrs) – 1pm to 3pm. Held at the clubhouse at Waiotahi Beach every Sunday. For details contact Amiria 315 6314.
January, Monday 16th
Intensive Swimming Lesson. Cathy Gamman Swimming School – At St Joseph’s School Pool. Starts Monday 16th to Friday 27th. Half hour class starts 10am – 12pm. Last Class 11.30am is for babies (parents are in the water with them). Costs: $70.00 per child Booking is essential. Phone Cathy 07315 6584 home Bus: 07 315 6876 (Crossroads Pizzas), Mob: 0212804328 or email darnos1@hotmail.com or cathyg@odc.govt.nz 1410 State Highway 2 Ōpōtiki
January, Friday 20th
Heatwave Gig – featuring One One One - Great Music. 8.30pm Woodlands Hall. R18. BYO drinks. Tickets $20. Contact Crossroads Pizza 07 315 6876.
Ōpōtiki Golf Club Business House Golf - Round 5 of the six week challenge between local businesses and groups. Teams of 4-6 with 1 club member playing Ambrose over 9 holes. Entry fee $5 per player per week. Tidy standard of dress and golf shoes or sneakers please. To contact David on 07 315 5245 or 027 244 2628.
January, Sunday 22nd
Ōpōtiki Surf Lifesaving Club Junior Surf Programmes – Sand Crabs (Under 7yrs) - 11am to 11.30am, Nippers (7 to 12yrs) – 12pm to 1pm, Rookies (12 to 14yrs) – 1pm to 3pm. Held at the clubhouse at Waiotahi Beach every Sunday. For details contact Amiria 315 6314.
January, Friday 27th
Ōpōtiki Golf Club Business House Golf - Final of the six week challenge between local businesses and groups. Teams of 4-6 with 1 club member playing Ambrose over 9 holes. Entry fee $5 per player per week. Tidy standard of dress and golf shoes or sneakers please. To contact David on 07 315 5245 or 027 244 2628.
January, Saturday 28th
Ōpōtiki Dahlia Show – Will be on at the Senior Citizens Hall in King Street opening for exhibitors to stage entries between 6am &11am and then to the general public to view the splendour of colour, shape and size, until 5pm. Contact John McLeod on 07 315 8293.
January, Sunday 29th
Ōpōtiki Surf Lifesaving Club Junior Surf Programmes – Sand Crabs (Under 7yrs) - 11am to 11.30am, Nippers (7 to 12yrs) – 12pm to 1pm, Rookies (12 to 14yrs) – 1pm to 3pm. Held at the clubhouse at Waiotahi Beach every Sunday. For details contact Amiria 315 6314.