WHAT’S ON IN WAIHI
EVENTS
Mundi Trio: Mundi's music exudes joy and passion — taking you on a journey filled with global colours, grooves and influences. 27 February 7pm Thames The Back Room, Lotus Realm Thames. $25 Tickets.
Macpac Xterra Trail Challenge Waihi: Trail running and walking for all ages and abilities in the historic Karangahake Gorge and Dickey Flat. February 26.
Join your local library! Do you and your kids have library cards? Anyone can join and Junior Membership with TCDC libraries lets anyone under 13 borrow up to 20 kids' items with no overdue fines for late books.
Alpaca Social Club:the Alpaca Social Club plays fresh sounds from exotic lands, a flavour of Arabic, Celtic, funk, soul and gypsy jazz cultures. Friday 4 March 7:30pm Thames, The Back Room. $25 Tickets: undertheradar.co.nz. Also 5 March 7:30pm Katikati
Arts Junction $20 Members, $25 Non-members. Door sales only. Doors open at 7pm Adult Cycle Skills Course: On 16 March at Morgan Park Courts, Waihi, Paeroa 27 April, Pauanui 3 May and Whitianga 4 May, Whangamata 1 June, and other towns. Call 07 868 0200 to book your space.
World Naked Bike Ride — Waihi Beach: Dare to be as bare as you like — and ride a bike 11 kilometres to support positive body image and the environment. From Bowentown Boating & Sport Fishing Club, 26 Pio Rd on March 19 at 10am. Free event, just show up. Pauanui Half Marathon 2022: March 19 at Pauanui.
The Big Bike Film Night: March 24
at Thames Civic Centre. A collection opf bike films for enthusiasts.
BP Surf Rescue North Island Championships: Action-packed racing, the second largest inflatable rescue Boat racing competition in the country. Waihi Beach on March 27 from 8am.
Echo Walking Festival 2022: From an hour's walk to full day tramps, there's something for everyone and every fitness level. Walks throughout Waihi. April 9-24. Tairua Trail & Tides Half Marathon: April 23. This annual event is about showcasing everything beautiful about Tairua. The Half Marathon/10km and 5km courses cover the picturesque landscapes.
Wild Womens Weekend: In Whangamata. May 13-15. Get away with friends, shop, play some sport, have fun, stare at the sea. Come by yourself or with a group.
GIGS
Aussie Aussie Aussie: Tribute to Aussie music, Waihi Beach Hotel on February 5.
Rocketman, the Elton John Tribute: February 12, 324 Port Rd, Whangamata¯
MARKETS AND CAR BOOT SALES
Paeroa Car Boot Market: First and third Saturdays of each month, Paeroa Information hub carpark from 8am. Call Trevor and Annie, ph 862 7833.
Paeroa RSA Building Fund Mini Market: Second Saturday of the month 9am-12pm. Indoor all weather market. Ph Lyn 027 681 8610. All proceeds go to our building fund for building renovations.
Tairua Main Road Market: 9am1pm the first Saturday of every month, next to the one-lane bridge
on Tairua Main Rd.
Thames Crafter’s Market: Held second Saturday every month. Local crafters and artists. St James Hall, Pahau St. 8am-2pm. Stall occasionally available. Contact 027 222 0700.
Thames Market: Every Saturday from 8am-1pm at Pollen St.
Turua Hall Market Day: Third Sunday of every month, Hauraki Rd, Turua. 9am-1pm. Stalls, tea, coffee and home baking. Ngaire 021 030 0257.
Waihi Market: At Memorial Hall and in Seddon and Haszard Sts. Every third Saturday, from 8.30am1pm.
Whangamata Sunday Market: Sundays/school holidays, 9am1pm, TCDC carpark by library, Port Rd. Ph Suzanne 865 9100. Whangamata Weekend Markets: Sundays 9am-1pm. Island View Reserve, Whangamata.