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MON, MAY 2
Kids Art Classes: Get those little creative minds busy with drawing, design, painting, printing etc. $100, 8 classes – all materials included. Contact creativitystudiomuse@ gmail.com. There might be a masterpiece in the making! Muddy Waters Gallery (upstairs), 43 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville. 3.30pm. Healthy Relationships: 1.5hr session, once a week, 5-week course. We all deserve a healthy relationship – trust, communication, respect, fun, equality, safety. To register ph 437 6397. Anglican Care Centre, 1 Mill Rd, Regent. 6.30pm.
WED, MAY 4
Secret Bridesmaids’ Business: Elizabeth Coleman’s wonderful characters bring this seriously funny Australian play to life. Tickets on sale only from Craniums, Town Basin. Evening performances, 7pm May 4-7, $55, Matinee, Sunday, May 8 $45. Octagon Theatre, 13 Aubrey St, Regent, Whangārei.
SAT, MAY 7
Introduction to Syntropic Farming Principles: Design and
Looking for a cool holiday activity for kids these school holidays?
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is organiising a live archaeological experience at Quince’s Landing – a 10-minute drive from Kerikeri – on April 28 (12noon to 3pm; follow signposts from Wharau Rd).
The special one-off holiday event is open to all school-aged children, and is part of a series of activities being run around the country as part of New Zealand Archaeology Week (April 23 to May 1).
Heritage New Zealand staff will use an existing archaeological stone fish trap in Quinces Landing Rd off Wharau Rd on the Kerikeri Inlet to demonstrate how Māori in
make your very own kai forest. Plan, make and then enjoy food from your own backyard. www.whst.org. nz. 2574 Waiare Rd, Kaeo. 10am.
SUN, MAY 8
Bully Breed Parade: A fun family dog show! Dedicated to Bully breeds but we welcome all dogs on this day – big, small, and fluffy. Stalls and fun for everyone. More info, email felixstowelodge@gmail.com. 32 Kokopu Block Rd, Maungatapere. 10am.
Public Planting day Wairoa
The fish trap along Wharau Rd, Kerikeri Inlet (watch for signs)
Starts 12 noon, Thursday, April 28.
the area, and later Pākehā, used the trap to catch fish.
‘‘Archaeology Week provides a really great opportunity for young people in particular to engage with archaeology and Māori heritage in a fun, hands-on way,’’ says Heritage New Zealand’s Northland manager, Bill Edwards.
‘‘Children and young people will be able to learn about how fish traps were used, as well as
Stream: Help plant 1050 native plants along the Te Tahawai tributary stream bank. Wear good footwear, bring gloves and a sharp spade. https://www.facebook.com/ WairoaStream/. Meeting at Placemakers car park, Mill Lane, Kerikeri. 9am.
MON, MAY 9
Kerikeri Stamp Club: Friendly, informal meetings catering to all stamp collectors from beginner to experienced. Chat with fellow collectors, view displays and share skills like flaking obsidian into cutting tools to scale and cut our fish. They’ll also see how the fish trap is still an effective tool for catching fish.’’
Participants will be limited to 60, and children taking part will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Old clothes, suitable shoes (rock hoppers or gumboots) and sunscreen will be needed on the day. Masks must be worn.
The event is free, though bookings are essential – to book, phone Heritage New Zealand’s Northland office on (09) 407 0471 or email bedwards@heritage.org. nz.
Bookings essential – children must be accompanied by an adult.
knowledge. Cornerstone Church Meeting Room, 41 Hobson St. Kerikeri. Phone Tony 021 073 6470 or Ian 022 190 2735 for more information. 7pm.
TUES, MAY 10
Kerikeri Social Dance Group: Fun teaching rock’n’roll, basic foxtrot, waltz, and line dancing. $5 per person. First term 6 weeks long. Call Bob 022 0200497. Men – get your dancing shoes on. Kingston House, 123 Hone Heke Rd, Kerikeri. 9am.
WED, MAY 11
Paint & Sip with Di West: A social painting class where you will create your own masterpiece in a fun and relaxed setting. $45 includes a glass of wine and materials. 6.30-8.30pm. Tickets on www.turnercentre.co.nz. Turner Centre, 43 Cobham Rd, Kerikeri.
FRI, MAY 27
Friday Laughs in Kerikeri: Get ready for a two-hour comedy showcase of some of New Zealand’s favourite performers with Friday Laughs at The Turner Centre, Kerikeri, on May 27. www.iticket.co. nz/events/2022/may/fridaylaughs#/information. Turner Centre, 43 Cobham Rd, Kerikeri. 8pm.