Cool Little Town

Summer Holiday Activities - Westland District Library
2024-01-09 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Westland District Library, 20 Sewell Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Westland District Library – Summer Holiday Activities
Tuesday 9th January 10.30am to 11.30am – Pet Origami
Westland District Library
Location
20 Sewell Street, Hokitika (View map)
Phone: 03 755 6208
Fax: 03 756 9045
Email: library@westlib.co.nz
Website: www.westlib.co.nz

Summer Holiday Activities - Westland District Library
2024-01-16 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Westland District Library, 20 Sewell Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Westland District Library – Summer Holiday Activities
Tuesday 16th January 10.30am to 11.30am – Rock Painting
Westland District Library
Location
20 Sewell Street, Hokitika (View map)
Phone: 03 755 6208
Fax: 03 756 9045
Email: library@westlib.co.nz
Website: www.westlib.co.nz

Summer Holiday Activities - Westland District Library
2024-01-23 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Westland District Library, 20 Sewell Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Westland District Library – Summer Holiday Activities
Tuesday 23rd January 10.30am to 11.30am – Balloon Modelling
Westland District Library
Location
20 Sewell Street, Hokitika (View map)
Phone: 03 755 6208
Fax: 03 756 9045
Email: library@westlib.co.nz
Website: www.westlib.co.nz

Summer Holiday Activities - Westland District Library
2024-01-25 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Westland District Library, 20 Sewell Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Westland District Library – Summer Holiday Activities
Thursday 25th January 10.30am to 11.30am – Dress up storytime & ‘craft creatures & wild animals’
Westland District Library
Location
20 Sewell Street, Hokitika (View map)
Phone: 03 755 6208
Fax: 03 756 9045
Email: library@westlib.co.nz
Website: www.westlib.co.nz

Old 4 New - Coastguard Lifejacket Upgrade
2024-01-26 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | Westland District Council, 36 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810
Trade-in your old lifejacket and receive $30 off a brand new Hutchwilco Lifejacket
When: Friday 26th Jan – 12pm to 3pm
Where: Westland District Council

Westland A & P Show
2024-01-27 | Hokitika Racecourse, Park Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
Westland Agricultural & Pastoral Show
The 54th Annual Show is to be held on Saturday 27th January 2024 at the Hokitika Racecourse
Gates open at 9am on Show Day

Kahawai Fishing Competition
2024-02-03 | Westland
Wild Outdoorsman | Fishing & Firearms & The Kaniere Empire Hotel bring you the annual WEST COAST KAHAWAI FISHING COMPETITION 2024
FISHING – BBQ – GREAT YARNS
This years annual West Coast Kahawai Fishing Competition will be held on Saturday 3rd February 2024 and is our 10th year running! – So bring the whole family along for a great day of Fishing!
OVER $20, 000 WORTH OF PRIZES!
• MAJOR SPOT PRIZES
• A MASS OF SPOT PRIZES
• MASSIVE HEAVIEST FISH PRIZES
1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes for Adults & Juniors
Rules:
• Fish anywhere on the West Coast!
• One Kahawai per person
• Kahawai MUST be bled, gilled & gutted
• Be safe, look after each other and Have fun!
*** Weigh in at 6pm Saturday 20th Jan at the Kaniere Empire Hotel followed by prize giving ***
Even if you don’t catch a fish you could catch a prize!
* Entry is open 9am Friday 22nd Dec *
Entry form costs: Kids $10 Adults $30
Entry Forms can be found at these great locations:
• Wild Outdoorsman | 28 Tancred St, Hokitika 03 755 8947
• Fishing And Firearms | 63 Tainui St, Greymouth 03 768 0206
• Kaniere Hotel | 289 Kaniere Road, Hokitika 03 755 8443
* Entry Closes 5pm Friday 19th Jan *
Web: https://www.wildoutdoorsman.co.nz/kahawai-fishing…
A huge thank you to all our sponsors for your continued support over the last 10 years!

Summer Holiday Activities - Westland District Library
2024-02-10 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Westland District Library, 20 Sewell Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Westland District Library – Summer Holiday Activities
Saturday 10th February 10.30am to 11.30am – Beanstalk Reading Challenge Celebration & MAGIC SHOW
Westland District Library
Location
20 Sewell Street, Hokitika (View map)
Phone: 03 755 6208
Fax: 03 756 9045
Email: library@westlib.co.nz
Website: www.westlib.co.nz

Drum, Dance & Date Night at Greenstone Retreat
2024-02-14 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Greenstone Retreat Kumara, 45 Greenstone Road, Kumara, Westland, 7832, New Zealand
Drums, tribal beats, kundalini energy rising and free form movement to find your internal rhythm with Kate.
Every day is a time to celebrate LOVE. Self love, Earth love, community love, love of family, friends or a significant partner. Let us get together to increase the love within and send it out to all those who need it through drums, dance and the connection of being in a circle which amplifies it.
No partner needed, however bringing a drum or 2 would be useful.
This evening will be a choice of dancing and/or drumming to an awesome music set which opens our hearts and allows joy and play to flow. With tribal beats and wild elements we can lift our energy and feel into the bliss of high vibrational music.
Did you know that research studies have shown a huge variety of health benefits from drumming.
* Grounds you when feeling agitated.
* Improves mood through releasing endorphins.
* Reduces stress and anxiety.
* Boosts immune system.
* Improves mental clarity and cognitive function.
* Improves coordination and motor skills.
* Sound vibration improves blood circulation and lowers blood pressure.
* Reduces pain through increased tolerance and increased endorphins
* Boosts social connection and creates deeper relationships.
Dancing is more than a great way to improve your cardiovascular fitness. It also:
* Improves coordination, strength, body awareness and balance.
* Improves flexibility and range of movement thereby reducing the likelihood of injury.
* Improves mood, happiness and resilience.
* Enhances cognitive function and concentration.
* Raises feelings of being more alive, energized, resourceful and free.
Evidence is growing that as humans synchronize to a beat, our brains release cocktails of “happy chemicals” – endorphins, serotonin, dopamine, and more. So, do you want to be happy?
* Invest $20 per person
* Book in with Kate through messenger or email greenstoneretreat@outlook.com
Love you xxx
More info on upcoming events: https://greenstoneretreat.nz/workshops-retreats/

South Island Ultra Marathon
2024-05-11 | West Coast Wilderness Trail, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
The South Island Ultra Marathon will be held on Saturday 11th May 2024 on the West Coast Wilderness Trail on the West Coast of the South Island.
***Late entries are now open!
We have had a number of spots open up for the Destination Westland South Island Ultra Marathon. Injuries and Covid have struck a number of runners and leave opportunities for you to take part in this amazing ultra marathon
100km starting at Greymouth
54km staring at Old Christchurch Road
24km starting at Hans Bay Lake Kaniere
6km starting at Kaniere Township.
Enter now at www.siultra.co.nz
When you register you can also donate to our Chosen Charities:

Ronald McDonald House
Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue
West Coast Wilderness Trust
Plus you can support Taye Pugh who’s running in the memory of his sister Hayley for the West Coast Cancer Society

You can click on donate and make a donation to these causes or Run for Hayley by clicking on this link
https://www.youcanforcancer.org.nz/runforhaley…

The Big Bike Film Night 2024
2024-05-15 19:00 - 22:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
BIG BIKE FILM NIGHT 2024
The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the
world together for you.
Showcasing 2.5 hours of moving bike films that has everything a cycle-centric audience could
want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is unashamedly and utterly,
utterly, utterly designed and devised for the two-wheel devotee!
The 2024 treasure chest of films includes:
• a visually commanding film following one rider’s colourful adventure scouring the most
beautiful spots from Guatemala to Peru via Bolivia bringing together a masterpiece of
breathtaking images and memories
• a documentary about a community of cyclists from Alexandra who all share a similar love
and passion for their place, people and sport
• discovering how a bicycle can be much more than a bicycle, bringing change to
people’s lives
• a determined father and his daughter prepare for their greatest adventure together: an
ambitious ride that will push them to physical and emotional limits on a gruelling bike
ride around Central Otago’s Lake Dunstan Trail
• a passionate and quirky Australian cyclist advocating to
“Ride your bike, don’t just romance the idea. Ride.”
• joining 10 young people as they learn to ride a long way…. embarking on a 900km
bikepacking trip from Wellington to Wānaka
• a fast-paced, fun, and feminist bike race film that finally gives a groundbreaking, nearly
forgotten athletic hero her rightful place in history
• a moving movie set in Scotland, showcasing how the simple joy of riding bikes can
make a big impact
• and rounding out the night, “Everesting” is a feather few cyclists have in their caps, but
what happens if your cap is full? So full in fact, you think “why not do two?”
ALL in the mix!
These short films are a great reminder of why we love to ride our bike; with stories that captivate
us, stories that make us think, and most importantly of all – inspiring us to get out and ride.
All celebrate the fun, adventure, and joy that cycling enables.
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So…listen to the voice inside you; it’s telling you to go. Grab your mates, grab your tickets,
GO ON… grab your bike and come along for the ride!!

Culture Feast '24
2024-05-25 | 4th Westland Boys Brigade Hall, 290 Hampden Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
The Westland Multi-Cultural Festival is intended to be a collaborative Festival of Events to be held in partnership with various community groups and stakeholders in May 2024. The Lions Club of Hokitika is specifically responsible for organising and running in partnership CultureFeast ’24 which will be a public display of Culture including Arts, Crafts, Food, and History of over 50 different cultures and ethnicities in Westland. This is to be held on 25th May 2024 at the 4th Westland Boys Brigade Hall.

CultureFeast '24
2024-05-25 14:00 - 19:00 UTC | 4th Westland Boys Brigade Hall, 290 Hampden Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
CultureFeast ’24
Ethnic Food, Live Music, Arts & Crafts, Dance Performances at the Westland Multicultural Festival
Sat 25th May 2024
2pm to 7pm
Boys Brigade Hall, 290 Hampden Street, Hokitika

Matariki Family Fun Weekend at the Westland Industrial Heritage Park
2024-06-28 - 2024-06-29 | Westland Industrial Heritage Park, 9 Brian Waugh Lane, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Family fun at the Westland Industrial Heritage Park in Hokitika! 10am to 3pm for the whole park plus train rides, then 5pm to 8pm NIGHT TIME TRAIN RIDES, opening Friday 28th and Saturday 29th June.
Visiting trains, Tractor Rides, Sausage Sizzle (with drinks available too!) and possibly Fire Engine Rides!
The Big Engine Shed Sound and Light show will be running throughout the day, and Engine Start-Ups depending on volunteer availability.
Train rides $2 per person, with 6 rides for $10. Cash only, sorry NO EFTPOS!!!
Cancellations via the Westland Industrial Heritage Park Facebook page. Keep an eye out for further updates!

Fireworks Extravaganza
2024-06-28 16:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Kumara Racecourse, Kumara Racecourse, Otira Highway, Kumara, Westland, 7832, New Zealand
Save the date!
Festival of Light – Fireworks Extravaganza is on June 28th, starting at 4pm at Kumara Racecourse.
$30 per car (max 5 ppl). $10 per adult and $5 per child (under 12) walk-in, drop off, or more than 5 in a vehicle.It’s going to be a night to remember! #PuangaMatariki #Fireworks #WestlandFestival
This is an all weather event

NZ Highwaymen Winter Tour
2024-07-05 19:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
NZ HIGHWAYMEN WINTER TOUR
NZ Highwaymen set out on a Winter Tour
A very special country music event, featuring legendary talent.
Over 10,000 tickets sold throughout the 24 date tour in May/June and Nov 2023. By popular demand The NZ Highwaymen are coming back in June/July 2024.
New Zealand’s Highwaymen, between them have recorded over 100 albums, many of which went Gold & Platinum. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to see four of NZ’s most loved Country artists performing together ‘live’ on the same stage.
Brendan Dugan, Eddie Low, Gray Bartlett, and Dennis Marsh are the New Zealand Highwaymen.
Their shows have delighted, and the music is familiar, belting out the biggest hits from international legends along with their own hit songs. Although the NZ Highwaymen are known individually in their own right and have toured the country many times in various groups, including the sell-out ‘Highway of Legends’ tour along with the recent ‘NZ Highwaymen Tour’ of which took them from Kerikeri to Invercargill in 2023.
It’s a very special country music event not to be missed.

Hokitika Lantern Parade
2024-07-13 17:45 - 19:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Custom House, Gibson Quay, Hokitika
Event by Hokitika Lantern Parade

Meet us at the Custom house to see the sunset and then embark on our annual lantern parade.
Join us for a bonfire, music and food.
All the proceeds from this year’s event will go towards the Cass Square Playground.

And if you’re in town for the school holidays don’t miss the lantern making workshops at Kaniere Playcentre on Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th July from 10am to 12pm.
All ages welcome, materials supplied, children must be accompanied by an adult or caregiver.

Bad Jelly the Witch Glow Show
2024-10-03 11:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Badjelly the Witch, the much-loved, utterly loony Spike Milligan classic, is this year’s Glow Show!
Nearly 100,000 Kiwi kids, parents and educators have seen a Glow Show; come and join the fun with the frolicking, witchy-poo, super-fun Badjelly the Witch!
The brilliantly nonsensical tale is being entirely reimagined with the unique Glow Show treatment.
The Glow Show’s utterly original mash-up of science, puppetry and music is a glorious experience for children and this year it will be a wonderfully nostalgic event for adults.
The goofiness of Bare Bottom Land, the giggle-inducing catch-cries like “Stinky poo to all of you!”, and the larger than life characters of Badjelly are set to bring a little fright and lots of fun to more than 30 venues across Aotearoa from July 5.
Don’t miss out!

Ride the Wilderness
2024-11-16 | West Coast Wilderness Trail, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
Ride the Wilderness Bike Race
West Coast Wilderness Trail
Saturday 16 November
Enter now at www.ridethewilderness.co.nz
4 Races
126km – Starts at Ross
95km – Starts at Hokitika
59km – Starts at Cowboy Paradise
21km – Starts at Kumara
All Finishing at Greymouth
Age Group category prizes
Spot Prizes
Enter now at www.ridethewilderness.co.nz

Childrens Day - Cass Square
2026-03-08 10:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Cass Square, Hokitika
Come and celebrate Children’s Day at Cass Square in Hokitika on Sunday 8th March, 10am to 2pm. (Please note this event is one week later than usual)
Everyone is welcome at this FREE family event supported by the Hokitika Community, Air Rescue Trust, Hokitika Community Trust and Wildfoods

Mr Fungus - Hokitika Regent Theatre
2026-04-14 11:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
“New Zealand’s Loudest Mime” Mr Fungus is on tour across Aotearoa, with silly show that will amuse and delight kids of all ages. Featuring visual and verbal comedy, juggling and mime, with scrumptious and catchy backing soundtracks, Mr Fungus will bring the silliness and fun to your town. Thrillingly ridiculous and a seasoned pro, Mr Fungus has played to packed theatres and festival venues throughout Europe and Australisia, in a career spanning four decades.
