Six60 Grassroots Tour
May
11
7:30 pm19:30

Six60 Grassroots Tour

In a first for New Zealand’s biggest and most decorated band, SIX60 will play exclusively in small towns and venues across Aotearoa this April and May, recording each show to compile a new Best Of The Grassroots Tour album. From the Piha Surf Life Saving Club, to Waimate’s Regent Theatre, and Te Puka Tavern, this is fans' chance to get up close and personal with SIX60 to hear their iconic stadium hits reworked for stunning small town pubs, theatres, halls and more.

Opening each show is exciting up and coming artist Makayla (Ngāti Kahungungu ki Heretaunga, Te Whakatōhea). With over 1.6million likes on TikTok, Makayla came to the attention of SIX60 covering their song ‘Pepeha’ and in 2023 she joined the band on stage at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin to sing it live.

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Waimate Childcare Quiz Night
May
17
6:00 pm18:00

Waimate Childcare Quiz Night

Dust off those encyclopaedias and get studying for the inaugural Waimate Childcare quiz night.
Pen in the 17th May for a night filled with lots of fun and laughter all while raising money for an amazing cause.
- Max of 5 people per team
- $15 per person which includes supper.
- Doors open at 6 with the quiz commencing at 7

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Guinea Pig Show - South Island Championships
Apr
13
10:00 am10:00

Guinea Pig Show - South Island Championships

Otago Cavy Club is holding the first show of the year show on Saturday, 13th April - This show is the first-ever South Island Champs, with Ken Pedderson from Melbourne, Australia, judging the South Island Championship Show & Andy Lawrie from Auckland, New Zealand, judging the Easter show, & Tracy Loomes from Christchurch, New Zealand judging the Pet show!

Cafe - Raffle - Guinea Pigs for adoption

Pet Show details:

All Guinea Pigs owners to bring their Guinea pigs along for this fun-filled day filled with learning more about their Guinea Pigs from experienced Guinea pigs owners, winning epic prizes & meeting like-minded people

$5 Entry fee for Novice (Covers all classes)
$4 Entry fee for Members (Covers all the classes)

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Kaylee Bell Nights Like This Tour
Mar
28
to 30 Mar

Kaylee Bell Nights Like This Tour

Fresh from her ‘Global Country Music Artist’ CMA Award win in Nashville, Waimate born country pop artist Kaylee Bell is thrilled to announce she is hitting the road on a massive national tour this March and April.

Kaylee will be in Waimate playing three shows!

March 28. March 30 and March 31

Tickets @ kayleebellmusic.com

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Bushtown Steam Up Day
Mar
9
to 10 Mar

Bushtown Steam Up Day

Bushtown Waimate is gearing up for an exciting weekend of events

  1. Woodchopping Competition (Friday, March 8th, 4 pm - 7 pm):

    • Witness the raw power and precision of woodchoppers as they vie for supremacy. Entry is a gold coin donation.

  2. Veteran Axemen Woodchopping Competition & Historic Steam Up Rally (Saturday, March 9th, and Sunday, March 10th, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm):

    • Trans-Tasman Veteran Axemen rivalry takes center stage in a 3-day Test Series competition. These seasoned axemen, some of whom are ex-world champions, will battle it out at Bushtown.

    • But that’s not all! The Historic “Steam Up” Rally adds to the excitement

Discover the history of Bushtown, our early settlers and the Bushman's era of Te Waimatemate - step back in time with the Bushman's camp, delve into the Edwardian Main Street with the General Store & Post Office (write a postcard and mail in the Bushtown mailbox) or find a "treasure" bargain at the Edwardian Emporium.

Watch traditional forging at The Nicols' Blacksmith or pick out an ancient fossil at the Vanished World site.  The Waimate Family History group will be on hand to talk to anyone regarding their family history in the Waimate area and have created a display of Early Settler period costumes & dolls.  John Foley (Story Teller) a local author has books and written extensively on the history of the area and is always a font of information. It's a great weekend event with something of interest for all ages! The Oamaru Coastal Defence will be there with a "military mock battle", Trailer Rides for all ages, miniature rail display, The Kyle Park Transport Museum and vehicles display, Rock hunt and Kids activities and even an opportunity to try your hand at the old  game of Croquet.   After all the walking around, sit and soak up the yesteryear ambience - watch the Grand Parade go past whilst enjoying a cuppa and tasty Bushtown's snack at the Bushtown Cafe. Bushtown is a very unique and scenic setting, encircled by emerging native bush and totara trees that have been planted over the years by local schools and groups to reflect the once endemic totara forests that cloaked the Hunters Hills that drew the early Bushmen settlers to Te Waimatemate to log and mill the trees. Take time to walk around the Bushtown forest tracks to view the many native tree species and plaques, discover features along the tracks such as the "Whalebone Bridge”, the Pioneer Women Artwork (local artist Bill Scott), The Great Fire Story of the Hunter Hills & the Giant Redwood Log.

                          

Native Plants and a variety of stalls + Food & Drink Stalls on site 

 

The event will be run - Wet or Fine. Eftpos facility at entry but no ATM facility on site.

                         

Admisison:  Adults:   $20       Kids and Under age 15   Free.     NO DOGS PLEASE

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March Hare
Mar
2
3:00 pm15:00

March Hare

The 37th Annual March Hare Rally will again be held at the Waimate A and P Showgrounds.

With four live bands and plenty of two (and three) wheel machines to admire, this is one of the big events on the Waimate Social Calendar.

For more information see www.marchharerally.co.nz

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Waimate Triathlon/Duathlon
Feb
25
12:00 pm12:00

Waimate Triathlon/Duathlon

FUN FOR EVERYONE.
Sunday 25 February 2024 - Boland Park, Waimate (near the pool).
Registration from 12 noon
Race Start 1 PM
Enter on the day or Online - $10 per person - CASH ONLY on the day please.
Choice of distance & you can compete on your own or as a team.
The emphasis on this event is to GIVE IT A GO & HAVE FUN!
So Go On - Sign up today !

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Feb
13
3:00 pm15:00

SchnauzerFest

Have a full or part Schnauzer? Bring them to Victoria Park on Sunday, 25 February at 11am.

Schnauzer open day is planned for February Sunday 25th at 11am.

Will be at the south end of Victoria Park under the trees, accessed from Naylor Street.

Any questions to John 0226166036

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Waimate Scottish Society Burns Night
Jan
27
7:30 pm19:30

Waimate Scottish Society Burns Night

"My heart’s in the Highlands, my heart is not here;

My heart’s in the Highlands a-chasing the deer"

The Waimate Scottish Society are holding their 60th Burns night concert at 7.30pm in the Waimate High School Perry Hall on Paul Street, Waimate.

 

The evening is a celebration Robert Burns life and works being born in Alloway, Ayr Scotland on the 25th January 1759

 

Our evening is holding an excellent variety concert with supper included

Highlights being the address (Immortal memory) to Robert Burns, the song Star of Robbie Burns and the address to the haggis

 

Admission Adults $15 children free

Come and enjoy a great evening and try a piece of haggis with your supper

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Waimate Caledonian Games
Jan
27
10:00 am10:00

Waimate Caledonian Games

Support Waimate’s Scottish Heritage and athletic talent at Victoria Park from 9.30am onwards.

Events include: Cycling, roadsters, speed skating, senior and junior athletics, a 5km run, all-comers events, solo piping and dancing.

There is also a new (old) event this year - Penny Farthing Racing.

Further information is availaible at www.sporty.co.nz/waimatecaledonian

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Waimate Event Centre School Holiday Programme
Jan
16
to 26 Jan

Waimate Event Centre School Holiday Programme

Skating

Wednesday 17 January, 10.30am - 12pm

Monday 22 January, 2pm - 3.30pm

Friday 26 January, 2pm - 3.30pm

Indoor Wall Climbing - all equipment supplied

Tuesday 16 January, 2pm - 3.30pm

Friday 19 January, 2pm - 3.30pm

Tuesday 23 January, 2pm - 3.30pm

Indoor Soccer

Thursday 25 January, 10.30am - 12pm

Clean sneakers please

Basketball Hoops

Thursday 18 January, 2pm - 3.30pm

Wednesday 24 January, 10.30am - 12pm

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Southern Canterbury A&P Show
Nov
4
8:00 am08:00

Southern Canterbury A&P Show

Show sections include Sheep, Dog Trials, Goats, Dairy and Beef Cattle, Poultry, Horses and Ponies, Showjumping, and an extensive Creative Hub with classes for all ages ranging from Photography to Baking and everything in between!

View the schedule and enter online now at https://showday.online/show/southcantap

Or if you're after a trade space, head to https://scshow.co.nz/trade

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Waimate Shears NZ Spring Shearing Competition
Oct
6
to 7 Oct

Waimate Shears NZ Spring Shearing Competition

Less than a day to go until we kick off in Waimate. There’s plenty of shearing & woolhandling action to come across both days!

You can also head over the the Dempsey Pavillion and enter to win some awesome NZ Wool products from WoolWorks NZ, check out the latest industry info from NZ Wool Classers Association, say hi to Agwool NZ and check out their latest developments. There’s also a special promotion from PGG Wrightson Wool’s Wool Integrity online store. All that and more on Saturday when you can also shop beautiful wool creations with The Quirky Magpie or maybe even make your own with some high-quality yarn purchased from Centrepoint Craft & Fabrics. You can also learn more about coloured wool and the wool pipeline with Fine Fibre Farms.

Back in the main pavillion join us to see off this year’s show with a performance from The Yee Haas. Free entry & Courtesy bus available. See you there!

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Waimate Winter Festival
Jul
22
to 30 Jul

Waimate Winter Festival

Waimate2gether are delighted to launch the first Waimate Winter Festival from 22 to 30 July.

“We’re planning an action packed programme with loads of free entertainment for the whole whānau!”

The key festival event is the Street Party on Saturday 29 July 2023 | 6pm - 9pm

“We’re lighting up Queen Street, there will be singing, dancing and live music, you can take part in the largest line dancing and grab a bite to eat.”

Other events/activities include:
Farmers Market | Light Show | Scavenger Hunt | Fright night at Bushtown | Art Exhibitions | Craft Workshops | Art and Sculpture Trail | Line Dancing | Live Music Buskers | Vintage Car Rides | Matariki Display | Kids Colouring Competition | Stargazing

More information can be found at waimate2gether.co.nz and https://www.facebook.com/waimatewinterfest

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The Big Bike Film Night
Jun
10
7:00 pm19:00

The Big Bike Film Night

Showcasing our 2023 collection that has everything a cycling-centric audience could want- action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is going to be unashamedly, and utterly, utterly, utterly aimed at the two-wheel devotee!

TICKETS
Adults $20, Under 16-year-olds $14, online (plus booking fees), or door sales ON THE EVENING at the Regent Theatre. 

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Knottingley Giants Disc Golf Tournament
Jun
3
to 4 Jun

Knottingley Giants Disc Golf Tournament

Vortica Disc Golf’s Martin Galley and Timaru’s Chris Smith Disc Golf in collaboration with the Waimate Disc Golf Club are proud to announce the newest NZDG Tour Event, on NZ’s newest full-featured competition Disc Golf Course at Knottingley Park and Arboretum in Waimate. This is sure to be a fun and challenging wintertime event, in South Canterbury.

More information can be found here: https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/The_Inaugural_Knottingley_Giants_2023

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