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South Island Ultra Marathon
2022-05-14 | West Coast Wilderness Trail, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
There are 3 events all being held on the amazing West Coast Wilderness Trail where runners will experience Lakes, Reservoirs, Rivers, Streams, Water Races, Swing Bridges, Bridges from Historic Tram Lines, A Western Town, Forestry, Wetlands, Board Walks, Mountains and the Sea just to name a few things. This trail has been described by so many as the Most Scenic Mountain Bike Ride in New Zealand. Now you have the chance to run it.This run is limited to 600 participants on the day. This Ultra caters for the beginner through to the Elite Ultra Athlete looking to do their fastest time. The Trail is a Grade 2 Mountain Bike Ride and does give some good uphill climbs, with the finish a good downhill to the seafront finish in Hokitika, total elevation is around 720m for the 100km run. “This is based off competitors records of 2021” 3 Fantastic Runs on the West Coast Wilderness Trail, the 100km and 54km can be done as a Team of 2 or Individual. The 24km is an individual solo event. These Ultra Marathons give everyone the chance to experience some great racing in the beauty of the West Coast of New Zealand, whether you’re a first timer or an elite athlete, the challenge is here for you. All 3 events finish on the Beach Front of Hokitika. This is a fast trail and gives you the opportunity to do a very fast 100km.

The South Island Ultra Marathon will be held on Saturday 14th May 2022 on the West Coast Wilderness Trail on the West Coast of the South Island.

3 Events:

South Island Ultra 100km Greymouth to Hokitika – Solo or Team of 2 (Teams change at Old Chch Road)
South Island Ultra 54km Old Christchurch Road to Hokitika – Solo or Team of 2 (Team Change at Sunny Bight Feed Station)
South Island Warm Up 24km Lake Kaniere to Hokitika – Solo

Art @ The Library
2022-05-12 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Westland District Library, 20 Sewell Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Nikki Davies: My interpretation of the Art at Lascaux Caves

Turkey The Bird
2022-04-19 19:30 - 21:00 | The Old Lodge Theatre, 11 Revell Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
New Zealand’s folk trio “Turkey The Bird” will remind you of the famous
Margarita cocktail infused with a hint of “Simon & Garfunkel”, 2 ounces of
“Mumford and Sons”, a splash of banjo and served on ice on a sunny day.
Come and enjoy catchy folk songs with stunning rich melodies and effortless
smooth lyrics. Songs that tell uplifting stories about love and life.
The trio comprises:
ADRIAN WHELAN: Adrian is originally from Ireland and plays guitar,
mandolin, bass.
ANDRE MANELLA: A Swiss-Kiwi musician who has lived in NZ for 12 years,
plays guitar, bass, sings and is in charge of the bass drum pedal.
SOL BEAR COULTON: The token kiwi of the band. This gentle giant plays the
banjo like a king and has definitely the most hair in the band.
TUESDAY 19 APRIL “Turkey the Bird” 7.30pm
Old Lodge Theatre
TICKETS: $20 presale from RegentTheatre. Door sales $25

Hokitika Community Manawa Ora Clinics
2022-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 | westreap, Reap House, 72 Tudor Street, Hokitika, New Zealand
Traditional Maori bodywork & healing clinics
To be held at WestREAP in Hokitika
Contact Manawa ora direct to book your appointment

International Womens Day Breakfast
2022-03-08 07:30 - 09:00 | Stella cafe, 84 Revell Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
International Womens Day Breakfast to be held at Stella Cafe.
Pre-order at the cafe by Saturday 5th March.
Guest Speaker Trish McMurtrie of Womens Refuge.
Enquiries to Stella Cafe 037555432 or Connie 037555152

Lake Kaniere Scenic Triathlon
2022-03-05 | Westland
The 2022 Lake Kaniere Scenic Triathlon Committee is excited to state we will be running the event in the current red traffic light settings. Some logistics/race rules will be provided closer to the time, but we are confident we can safely run the events on the 5th of March 2022!

Please be aware there will be updates as time moves forward, as we will be reliant on the latest guidelines stated by the Ministry of Health at every point in time.

Any questions direct through the Lake Kaniere Scenic Triathlon website, email us on lakekanieretri@gmail.com, or visit our website www.lakekanieretri.com (where you will find your entry forms)!

We are aware these are trying times, but it is important as a community to work together, and continue promoting our mental and physical wellbeing! Keep those entries flowing in!

26th Annual Royal Enfield Rally
2022-02-25 - 2022-02-26 | Kumara, 58 Seddon Street, Kumara, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
26th Annual Royal Enfield Rally
Venue Kumara Hall, 58 Seddon Street, Kumara, Westland

The Big Bike Film Night
2022-02-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Hokitika Regent Theatre, 23 Weld Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
The Big Bike Night Wednesday 23rd Febrauary 2022
Booking now open through the Hokitika Regent Theatre.
The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you.
Showcasing our 2022 collection 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!
This year’s treasure chest of films includes one rider’s colourful adventure through dramatic landscapes to the illumination of hot air balloons; a small School’s ambitious plan to create a sustainable way to increase students hauora (a Māori philosophy of health and well-being); three friends epic adventure in South America on a treacherous 2500-kilometre bike and raft trip; a camp designed for female athletes to ride together and progress together; a group of young rowdies expressing their individuality through extreme uni-cycling; a bicycle that is transformed into a work of art; a trail builders’ creative expression coming to life before your very eyes; AND one man’s journey from India to Germany on a tandem bike, who on his way picks up strangers to inform them about modern day slavery; 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. 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!!

The Mundi Trio
2022-02-09 19:30 - 21:30 | The Old Lodge Theatre, 11 Revell Street, Hokitika, Westland, 7810, New Zealand
Arts on Tour presents
The Mundi Trio
“…taking a musical journey filled with global colours, grooves and influences”
With Brazillian percussionist Ricardo Stuani, guitarist Chris Dabinett and flautist, vocalist and composer Tamara Smith
Wednesday 9th February, 7.30pm at The Old Lodge Theatre, 11 Revell Street Hokitika. Tickets available from Hokitika’s Regent Theatre

Driftwood & Sand Festival
2022-01-26 - 2022-01-30 | Hokitika Beach, Beach Street, Hokitika, Westland, New Zealand
The Driftwood & Sand Festival is held annually in January and is a place where budding artists can work alongside professionals to create their own masterpieces from beach finds on Hokitika Beach. The event is able to go ahead under the red traffic light restrictions. See the Driftwood & Sand website for further details.
