Events Information

If you're interested in staging or organising an event in the District, please consult the Events Guide for information on how to apply and what approvals or consents may be required.

Then please complete the Event Application Form, and submit it for approval to Council.

Coming Events

01 Jan 2006 -
30 Dec 2011		TO LIST YOUR EVENT ON OUR WEB PAGE
Contact Community Leisure Officer, Andrea Duncan, on andrea.duncan@waipadc.govt.nz or phone 07 823 3800.
19 Feb 2010 -
17 Jun 2010		'The Games People Play'
Come along to Te Awamutu Museum's newest exhibition featuring games people play and some you may not have played yet! Do the games you play have more significance than you might think?
Pre-registration for games nights, held at 7pm on the third Tuesday of each month, is essential. Entry by donation.
135 Roche Street - ph. 07 872 0085.
12 Mar 2010 -
14 Mar 2010		North Island Secondary School Rowing Championships
Mighty River Domain, Lake Karapiro.
8am-6pm daily.
13 Mar 2010 -
14 Mar 2010		Pirongia 4WD Safari
The 2010 event will be based in Pirongia. 9am start Saturday, 5pm finish Sunday. Entry Forms and details for the event are now available at www.teawamuturotary.org.nz
14 Mar 2010 -
14 Mar 2010		Kihikihi Speedway
1pm. Thunder Sunday – Waikato Sprintcar Champs, Waikato TQ Champs.
14 Mar 2010 -
30 May 2010		E:SCAPE: Sculpture in the Landscape
The Sculpture Park @ Waitakaruru Arboretum - This exhibition is curated by Sarah Anderson and includes sculpture and contemporary installations along the two kilometre sculpture park trail. See www.sculpturepark.co.nz for more information.
18 Mar 2010 -
18 Mar 2010		Waikato Pistons vs Canterbury
Te Awamutu Events Centre.
20 Mar 2010 -
21 Mar 2010		Waikato Regional Ski Tournament
Horahora Domain. 8am-6pm.
20 Mar 2010 -
20 Mar 2010		National Schools Triathlon Championships
Lake Karapiro.
20 Mar 2010 -
21 Mar 2010		Sailing - Lake Ngaroto
Waikato Thames Yachting Association Centreboard Championship Regatta, Lake Ngaroto. Further details from the Club Captain, Jamie Rumbles, 07-871-6823 or 027-381-0054
20 Mar 2010 -
21 Mar 2010		Arapuni Fishing Contest
Bulmers Landing. Start time 6am Saturday 20th, Close/weigh in 2pm Sunday 21st, Prize giving 2.30pm Sunday 21st. Entry fees: Adults $20.00, Juniors (under 12) $5.00. For further information contact Te Awamutu Fish and Game Assn Inc.
20 Mar 2010 -
20 Mar 2010		Junior Farmer Contest
10am onwards, Pokuru School. Come along and watch our future farmers in action. Phone the school for more information.
21 Mar 2010 -
21 Mar 2010		Te Awamutu Country Variety Club Inc.
1pm – 4.30pm, Te Awamutu RSA, Alexandra Street. Shirley Mexted and Tony Bramsen are the special guests. Adults $3, U13 Free. Phone Celia for more information 871 6045.
21 Mar 2010 -
21 Mar 2010		Walk/Run/or Ride
Sarah Ulmer Molenberg sub stride or ride, Cambridge Polo Grounds,Lamb Street, from 8.30am.
24 Mar 2010 -
27 Mar 2010		Appaloosa Horse National Show
Kihikihi Domain - Equestrian Park.
27 Mar 2010 -
27 Mar 2010		Earth Hour
Show your support for action on climate change, and turn your lights off for an hour on Saturday March 27 at 8.30pm.

For more information about Earth Hour, and to register your support as an individual, business or organisation go to www.earthhour.org.nz
28 Mar 2010 -
28 Mar 2010		Kihikihi Speedway
1pm. New Zealand Midget Grand Prix, Super Saloon “Shoot Out”.
28 Mar 2010 -
28 Mar 2010		Farm Day
Dust of your gumboots, leave the city behind you and come discover the countryside with the Federated Farmers of New Zealand. Visit a farm near you, go to www.farmday.org.nz
02 Apr 2010 -
04 Apr 2010		Mitavite International Horse Trials
Held annually on Kihikihi Domain, Kihikihi (near Te Awamutu) in April, the Mitavite International Horse Trial is one of New Zealand's premier equestrian events. It is one of only two qualifiers in the Southern Hemisphere for the prestigious HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing series. For more information check www.thehorseevent.co.nz
04 Apr 2010 -
04 Apr 2010		Fools and Horses Run
The annual 5km fun run event, competing over the horse circuit, takes place at 10am Kihikihi Domain in conjunction with the HSBC FEI World Cup Series & Mitavite International Horse Trials. The event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. It is ideal for serious runners as well as those who want to take it slower and have a heap of fun along the way. You can either enter as an individual or as part of a team, you can even do it in fancy dress!
Proceeds to Riding for Disabled. For more information see www.thehorseevent.co.nz
24 Apr 2010 -
24 Apr 2010		Otawhao Marae - 25 year Celebration
Otawhao Marae, Te Awamutu. From 10am.
28 Apr 2010 -
02 May 2010		Cambridge Autumn Festival
Various locations in Cambridge. For more information contact Cambridge Information Centre.
05 Jun 2010 -
05 Jun 2010		Harness Jewels
Cambridge Raceway.
31 Oct 2010 -
07 Nov 2010		2010 World Rowing Championships
Lake Karapiro and Mighty River Domain. Further information on www.wrch2010.com, including ticket sales.
11 Dec 2010 -
11 Dec 2010		Te Awamutu Christmas Parade & Festivities
Alexandra Street, Selwyn Park and CDB.