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SUMMARY:Jackie Clark Goes Prima Diva
DESCRIPTION:Jackie Clark Goes Prima Diva – Hokitika’s Regent Theatre\nHomegrown chanteuse Jackie Clarke turns her powerhouse vocals\, wicked humour and maverick entertainment style to interpret the songs of the 20th and 21st Centuries most legendary divas.\nMs Clarke pays homage to Judy Garland\, Shirley Bassey\, Peggy Lee\, Barbra Streisand and more! From Alberta Hunter to Dolly Parton\, from Kate Bush to Lady Gaga\, Jackie lets her diva flag fly\, while playfully interacting with the audience with trademark witty panache.\nAccompanied by her trusty sidekick Maestro on piano\, expect iconic songs performed with tender soul and gleeful virtuosity.\nIn 2018 Jackie Clarke was awarded an MNZM for services to entertainment; 40 years treading the boards in theatre\, (Mamma Mia\, Shirley Valentine) music (When The Cat’s Been Spayed\, The Lady Killers) and T.V. (NZ Idol).
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/jackie-clark-goes-prima-diva/
LOCATION:Hokitika Regent Theatre\, 23 Weld Street\, Hokitika\, Westland\, 7810\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Manager%2C Hokitika's Regent Theatre":MAILTO:manager@hokitikaregent.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250514T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250514T213000
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SUMMARY:Big Bike Film Night 2025
DESCRIPTION:Big Bike Film Night 2025 – Hokitika’s Regent Theatre\nThe Big Bike Film Night is on a mission – bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you.\nShowcasing 2.5 hours of riveting bike films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action\, drama\,\nhumour\, and plenty of inspiration. The evening is unashamedly and utterly\, utterly\, utterly designed and devised to delight\nthe two-wheel devotee!\nThe 2025 treasure chest of films includes:\nan exhilarating film that redefines what’s possible on a gravel bike on technically challenging terrains\na celebration of grit\, camaraderie\, and the beauty of “Type 2 Fun”\, this film is an ode to the ride\, not the finish line\na heartwarming documentary that explores the importance of getting outside\, no matter where one is on life’s\njourney\nan uplifting film that follows a group of adventurers from Wānaka\, New Zealand\, who gather to cycle from town\nout to the local Ski Field and back\, carrying all their gear\, with the purpose to raise awareness about the climate\nimpact that comes with travelling and adventuring\nan inspiring mountain bike ride through back country Queenstown that is both poetic and meaningful\na life-changing experience for a group of friends who undertake a trip to a bothie (hut) in the Highlands of\nScotland to show what can be achieved by people with disabilities in relation to having adventures\na film that celebrates the art of “winging it” and how travelling by bicycle and the power of exploration can\nobliterate preconceptions and contribute to understanding others\nand a classic Kiwi story of a young trail blazer participating in a gruelling six-day mountain bike rally\, exploring his\nboundaries with his own signature entirely unsupported style -fueled by a penchant for chocolate milk and a\nsingle-minded approach to making it happen\nALL in the mix!\nThese short films are a great reminder of why we love to ride our bike; with stories that captivate us\, stories that make us\nthink\, and most importantly of all – inspiring us to get out and ride. All celebrate the fun\, adventure\, and joy that cycling\nenables.\nSo…listen to the voice inside you; it’s telling you to go. Grab your mates\, GO ON… grab your bike and come along for the\nride!!\nPREVIOUS ATTENDEE’S COMMENTS:\n“One of the most inspiring events of the year”\n“The Big Bike Film Night is always a wonderful\, eclectic\, wacky mix of films and I love it!”\n“If you haven’t experienced the cinematic excellence of The Big Bike Film Night – then YOU MUST!!!”
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/big-bike-film-night-2025/
LOCATION:Hokitika Regent Theatre\, 23 Weld Street\, Hokitika\, Westland\, 7810\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Manager%2C Hokitika's Regent Theatre":MAILTO:manager@hokitikaregent.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250510T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250510T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
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SUMMARY:Ben Hurley - Gone South
DESCRIPTION:Ben Hurley is hitting the road with his Gone South Tour\, bringing his award-winning comedy to Hokitika!\nKnown from 7 Days\, The Project\, and Seven Sharp\, Ben’s quick wit and sharp storytelling have made him one of NZ’s favorite comedians. \nJoining him is Logan Kitney—a seasoned host\, comedian\, and magician—who will kick things off with his unique mix of stand-up and mind-blowing illusions. \nWith sell-out tours and countless TV appearances\, Ben knows how to bring the laughs. Don’t miss your chance to see him live—grab your tickets now!
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/ben-hurley-gone-south/
LOCATION:Hokitika Regent Theatre\, 23 Weld Street\, Hokitika\, Westland\, 7810\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Manager%2C Hokitika's Regent Theatre":MAILTO:manager@hokitikaregent.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
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SUMMARY:South Island ULTRA Marathon
DESCRIPTION:Three events to chose from: \n\nSouth Island Ultra 100km Greymouth to Hokitika – Solo or Team of 2 (Teams change at Old Chch Road)\nSouth Island Ultra 54km Old Christchurch Road to Hokitika – Solo or Team of 2 (Team Change at Sunny Bight Feed Station)\nSouth Island Warm Up 24km Lake Kaniere to Hokitika – Solo\n\nAmazing route\, Amazing event\, Don’t miss this\n \nEnter Now at www.siultra.co.nz
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/south-island-ultra-marathon-4/
LOCATION:Hokitika
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SUMMARY:The Four Seasons
DESCRIPTION:The full suite of Vivaldi’s popular Classical Masterpiece “The Four Seasons” is scheduled for a live\, candlelit performance by the Cathy Irons String Quartet at The Lyric Theatre \nThis world-renowned\, all female quartet comprises:\nCathy Irons – first violin\nAmandine Combe-Guerin – second violin\nBethan Lewis – viola\nSophie Tanner – cello \nThe second half of the programme will feature “The American” by the popular romantic era composer Dvorak. This work is rarely performed in public but is popular among avid radio listeners to networks like RNZ’s Concert FM
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/the-four-seasons/
LOCATION:Hokitika Regent Theatre\, 23 Weld Street\, Hokitika\, Westland\, 7810\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Manager%2C Hokitika's Regent Theatre":MAILTO:manager@hokitikaregent.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250419T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250420T173000
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SUMMARY:Lake Kaniere Powerboat Regatta
DESCRIPTION:Maritime New Zealand has reserved an area near Hans Bay for this high-speed power boating regatta. The Hans Bay boat ramps and on-water recreation areas will be closed during the above period\, and an area of lake between Canoe Cove and Rose Creek\, as shown on a sign at the Sunny Bight ramp during the event. \nFor further information\, call the Lake Kaniere Yacht and Power Boat Club secretary on 027 738 7528.
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/lake-kaniere-powerboat-regatta/
LOCATION:Lake Kaniere\, Lake Kaniere\, Hokitika
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250405T200000
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SUMMARY:Charlotte Squire - Together
DESCRIPTION:Old Lodge Theatre \nShow 6pm-8pm. Tickets $10. Available on Humantix or at the door. \nCome and enjoy this interactive\, inclusive\, fun event where everyone in the room is invited to join in. \nJoin Kiwi singer song writer Charlotte Squire as she sings and plays a mix of classic 70s and 80s hits\, plus some soul stirring original songs. She’ll give you easy prompts so you can join in on familiar songs such as ‘Dreams’ by Fleetwood Mac\, ‘You’re the Voice’ by John Farnham\, and ‘I’m a Believer’ by The Monkeys (ok that’s the 60s). \nBring your best singing voice and belt out some old favourites!
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/charlotte-squire-together/
LOCATION:The Old Lodge Theatre\, 11 Revell Street\, Hokitika\, Westland\, 7810\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250403T210000
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UID:7435-1743705000-1743714000@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Dave Flynn – Celtic Guitar Journey 11: The return of the guitar Maestro
DESCRIPTION:Dave Flynn – Celtic Guitar Journey 11: The return of the guitar Maestro \nOld Lodge Theatre. \nTickets: Advance $15\, Door sales $20\nPhone sales: 0800 BUY TIX (289 849) – Ticket Outlets or\nEventfinda: Tickets for Dave Flynn – Celtic Guitar Journey – Hokitika – Eventfinda \nAward-winning Irish-Kiwi guitarist/composer Dave Flynn returns to New Zealand with an exciting expansion of his acclaimed show Celtic Guitar Journey. For his extensive Summer/Autumn 2025 tour of Aotearoa\, Flynn will blend familiar Celtic sounds with fresh flavours from his global travels. \nFrom Ireland to Andalucía and Beyond \nA new dimension to Flynn’s Celtic guitar style is the exhilarating\, percussive sounds of Flamenco. Recent studies in Andalucía with a flamenco guitar master have inspired Flynn to bring Celtic Guitar Journey into new avenues. Connections between Irish and Spanish music come alive in the Rumba Reel\, whilst Galician and Irish jigs dance in unison. \nIrish-Kiwi pieces combine the beauty of Celtic music with the unique spirit of Aotearoa\, offering a distinctive musical journey that blends his Irish heritage with his adopted second home. \nWhether you’re new to Flynn’s music or a regular at his annual NZ shows\, the 2025 tour promises a vibrant mix of new compositions and familiar favourites\, including: \n– The Irish haka ‘O’Neill’s March’\, enlivened with a hint of Flamenco.\n– Intricate\, soulful arrangements of O’Carolan’s baroque harp music.\n– The infectious energy of Celtic jigs and reels\, spanning centuries of tradition. \nConnecting continents\, traditions\, and generations – don’t miss the chance to experience Dave Flynn’s latest Celtic Guitar Journey around New Zealand/Aotearoa.
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/dave-flynn-celtic-guitar-journey-11-the-return-of-the-guitar-maestro/
LOCATION:The Old Lodge Theatre\, 11 Revell Street\, Hokitika\, Westland\, 7810\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250328T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250328T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T051054Z
UID:7412-1743188400-1743195600@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Five Films for Freedom
DESCRIPTION:FIVE FILMS FOR FREEDOM \nLGBTQIA+ FILM FEST \nWe are getting ready to share five more global LGBTQIA+ stories with the world. Every March\, five short films made by filmmakers from around the world are selected from BFI: Flare’s festival programme. \nFive Films For Freedom 2025\n28th March 7 PM \nDive into the world of LGBTQIA+ cinema from the comfort of your home – wherever that is! In partnership with BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival\, we celebrate global LGBTQIA+ stories every year\, in support of lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer\, intersex and asexual people across the world. \nHOKITIKA’S REGENT THEATRE
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/five-films-for-freedom/
LOCATION:Hokitika Regent Theatre\, 23 Weld Street\, Hokitika\, Westland\, 7810\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Manager%2C Hokitika's Regent Theatre":MAILTO:manager@hokitikaregent.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250322T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
CREATED:20250317T052537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T052537Z
UID:7428-1742655600-1742662800@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Disney's Snow White - Opening Party
DESCRIPTION:Disney’s Snow White – Opening Party – Hokitika’s Regent Theatre\nCome and celebrate the opening of this classic story.\nMagical forest walk through\, face painting\, meet the characters.\nNormal ticket prices apply.\nDirected by Marc Webb \nStarring Gal Gadot\, Rachel Zegler\, Colin Michael Carmichael\, Andrew Burnap\, Ansu Kabia \n“Disney’s Snow White” is a live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film. The magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful\, Doc\, Dopey\, Grumpy\, Happy\, Sleepy\, and Sneezy. “Disney’s Snow White” is directed by Marc Webb and produced by Marc Platt and Jared LeBoff\, with Callum McDougall serving as executive producer\, and features all-new original songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/disneys-snow-white-opening-party/
LOCATION:Hokitika Regent Theatre\, 23 Weld Street\, Hokitika\, Westland\, 7810\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Manager%2C Hokitika's Regent Theatre":MAILTO:manager@hokitikaregent.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250321T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250321T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
CREATED:20250317T050812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T050812Z
UID:7409-1742583600-1742590800@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Ocean Film Festival World Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Worlds most breathtaking ocean films from above & below the surface \nOne night only \n21st March 7pm \nAt Hokitika’s Regent Theatre
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/ocean-film-festival-world-tour/
LOCATION:Hokitika Regent Theatre\, 23 Weld Street\, Hokitika\, Westland\, 7810\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Manager%2C Hokitika's Regent Theatre":MAILTO:manager@hokitikaregent.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
CREATED:20241203T063114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T211623Z
UID:6963-1741392000-1741478399@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Hokitika Wildfoods Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 35th edition of Hokitika’s Wildfoods Festival – a celebration of the West Coast’s unique wild food and lifestyle\, with by premier entertainment \nWe’re thrilled to announce two New Zealand classics headlining the 2025 festival! Plus\, many more will be announced over the coming months \nHELLO SAILOR \nTHE JORDAN LUCK BAND \nTHE NEW ZEALAND ARMY BAND \nPlus FERAL FASHION & more acts to be announced soon! \nVIP passes are available with the addition of VIP tables for 8-10 people – limited capacity so don’t miss out.
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/hokitika-wildfoods-festival-2/
LOCATION:Cass Square\, Hokitika
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hokitika Wildfoods":MAILTO:events@destinationwestland.co.nz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
CREATED:20250108T001351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T001351Z
UID:7069-1740873600-1740959999@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:HFO Kiwi Eagles Experience - Woodstock Hotel
DESCRIPTION:New Zealand’s Premier International touring Eagles Tribute band. \nKiwi’s have always been known for their individuality\, and the Kiwi Eagles Experience is no exception. \nFeaturing four striking musicians delivering four part harmonies and blistering guitar solos to classic Eagles compositions that sound as close to the Eagles live show as you can get. \nLet us take you on a unique journey\, playing everything from ‘Take It Easy’\, ‘Hotel California’\, right up until ‘Get Over It’ \nTahi\, Colin\, Dave and Earl are aiming to play to international audiences bringing them the unique kiwi brand of The Eagles. \nTAHI PAENGA – Guitar\, Keyboards and Vocals \nCOLIN WILLIAMS – Guitar\, Vocals \nDAVE HARTLEY – Bass Guitar\, Vocals \nEARL ROBERTSON – Drums\, Vocals \nR18 \nTICKETS ON SALE NOW! \nhttps://kiwieaglesexperience.flicket.co.nz/events/628fa472-c02d-4e35-bdf2-911721ed2d0b/reservation?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1q2A_CF9itjmdfxeuFdPVHMpe_pAuMQhtdm_kPWrs0-UAE9TE0vA6AsSo_aem_y3MFAuoSaH-Wv4oESVvpkg
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/hfo-kiwi-eagles-experience-woodstock-hotel/
LOCATION:Woodstock Hotel\, 250 Woodstock Rimu Road\, Hokitika\, Westland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250227T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250227T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
CREATED:20250108T001526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T001526Z
UID:7082-1740684600-1740693600@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Shania and Country Legends Tribute Show - Hokitika Regent Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Liza Rebecca and Her 3 Piece Band are bringing the Shania and Country Legends Experience\, with the music of: \nDolly Parton – John Denver – Miley Cyrus \nCarrie Underwood – Eagles – Glen Cambell and More. \nTickets available from the theatre
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/shania-and-country-legends-tribute-show-hokitika-regent-theatre/
LOCATION:Hokitika Regent Theatre\, 23 Weld Street\, Hokitika\, Westland\, 7810\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Manager%2C Hokitika's Regent Theatre":MAILTO:manager@hokitikaregent.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250201T101500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
CREATED:20250108T000951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T000951Z
UID:7079-1738404900-1738512000@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Reiki 1 - Greenstone Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This is a 2 day workshop for Reiki 1. Set to the standards required by Reiki NZ Inc\, this comprehensive course gives you all you need to enable you to give Reiki to yourself\, your food\, water\, friends\, pets\, loved ones and anything else you can think of. Certificate and manual included. \nReiki is the healing power of the Universal Life Force\, it is energy and it is all around us. Imagine having the power to heal with your hands! Reiki 1 will give you just that. You will receive 4 attunements during the course\, which will enable you to become a channel for Reiki energy.  \nThe course will take place from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. You will need to bring a light lunch and warm clothes. Herbal teas and biscuits will be provided for breaktimes. There are cooking facilities available on site. \nCourse cost is $250\, which includes instruction\, certificate\, manual and access to Reiki 1 messenger chat for all questions after the course ends  \nSuitable for anyone aged 12 and over\, no prior knowledge or experience required. Please pm West Coast Reiki and Massage for any questions or more details. Please book your place on the course by text or calling 02102447907. Places are limited\, so book soon  \nAlso visit www.reiki.org.nz for more information about Reiki \nTo book accommodation in addition to this course\, please go to www.greenstoneretreat.nz.
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/reiki-1-greenstone-retreat/
LOCATION:Greenstone Retreat Kumara\, 45 Greenstone Road\, Kumara\, Westland\, 7832\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greenstone Retreat Kumara":MAILTO:greenstoneretreat@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250126T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250126T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
CREATED:20250112T210914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T043341Z
UID:6949-1737903600-1737914400@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Picnic at the Beach
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, 26 January 2025 at 15:00 at Sunset Point\, Hokitika for the LOVE HOKITIKA PICNIC AT THE BEACH! Enjoy local entertainment\, food carts\, lolly scramble\, bouncy castle\, and giant games. See you there! \nIf you’re in town for the Driftwood & Sand festival the Picnic at the Beach is a great way to finish off. \nBest of all – it’s FREE for locals and visitors alike!!!
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/picnic-at-the-beach-2/
LOCATION:Hokitika Beach\, Beach Street\, Hokitika\, Westland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250126
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
CREATED:20250113T051007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T051007Z
UID:7129-1737763200-1737849599@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:South Island Wakeboarding
DESCRIPTION:Get your entries in and come and join us for an epic day over on the mighty West Coast! All levels and ages catered for\, from beginners all the way through to the top riders in the country! \nEntries are limited and close on the 20th of January. Follow our link in bio or https://liveheats.com/events/299588 for registration.
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/south-island-wakeboarding/
LOCATION:Lake Kaniere\, Lake Kaniere\, Hokitika
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250127
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
CREATED:20250112T205854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T205854Z
UID:7098-1737676800-1737935999@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Woodstock Rally
DESCRIPTION:Your last chance ever to attend the famous WOODSTOCK MOTORCYCLE RALLY \nIf you didn’t take the pre paid option you can still pay at the gate on the day. Bands both Friday and Saturday with a Poker run on Saturday morning.
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/woodstock-rally/
LOCATION:Woodstock Domain\, Hokitika
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250127
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
CREATED:20241203T045156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T045156Z
UID:6950-1737504000-1737935999@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Driftwood & Sand Festival - 2025
DESCRIPTION:Nau Mai Haere Mai – Welcome \nHeld in January each year at Hokitika Beach\, participants are invited to express themselves using beach-finds. \nBudding artists work side by side with professionals turning driftwood and other materials they find on the beach into sculptural pieces. \nAll you need to bring is some imagination.
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/driftwood-sand-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Hokitika Beach\, Beach Street\, Hokitika\, Westland\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="driftwoodandsand@gmail.com":MAILTO:driftwoodandsand@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250120T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250121T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
CREATED:20250108T000920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T000920Z
UID:7065-1737397800-1737484200@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:BOAZ Anema - Woodstock Hotel Hokitika
DESCRIPTION:Singer / songwriter Boaz Anema and his Southern Summer tour make their way to Woodstock Brewing in Hokitika / Woodstock on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st January 2025. \nStarting at 6:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday\, Boaz will play a mix of classic tunes and his own original compositions. It’s the perfect way to enjoy live music in a relaxed\, scenic setting. \nFree Entry \nhttps://www.woodstockbrewing.co.nz/ : dinner reservations
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/boaz-anema-woodstock-hotel-hokitika/
LOCATION:Woodstock Hotel\, 250 Woodstock Rimu Road\, Hokitika\, Westland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250118T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250118T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
CREATED:20240613T012011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T022753Z
UID:6733-1737221400-1737243000@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Jackson Bay Sesquicentennial - Celebration Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the settlement of Jackson Bay.\nCelebration Dinner – Saturday 18th January – 5:30pm\nWe will meet in the Arawata Bar at the Heartland Hotel from 5:30pm for drinks and speeches at 6pm. Ticket price includes a full buffet dinner served from 6:30pm. Red & white wine\, bottled beer and soft drinks available to purchase throughout the night (other drinks\, spirits etc may be purchased from the main bar). \nPeriod costume is encouraged but not compulsory. \nTickets are limited to 150 so be in quick! Ticket sale ends on 20th November 2024 \nHistory of Jackson Bay\nJanuary 19th 1875\, was the very first landing of immigrants at Jackson Bay under a Special Settlement Scheme. The government had surveyed a township and farming community in the area\, promising generous land ownership schemes\, on-going employment\, unlimited natural resources to harness\, regular communication\, vital infrastructure and a prosperous future. \nThe reality was vastly different for most\, if not all\, of the settlers\, who in the first year experienced record rainfall with flooding and land slips that accompany these events. They faced erratic employment and communications\, frugal living conditions and exorbitant prices for any food that made its way to the Bay. Attempts at growing crops were thwarted by floods and at the end of the first three years most had left in dribs and drabs until\, in 1879\, a Government Commission of Enquiry was held into the failed settlement. In total there were several hundred settlers that were landed over the course of those years. Most left\, some of them died\, and others endured. \nThe lack of a wharf was a huge nail in the coffin of the settlement as no timber could be milled and sent out and no supplies could be landed regularly or safely. To leave entailed crossing the Arawhata\, Waiatoto\, Okuru\, and Turnbill Rivers following a muddy track to get to Haast as most did not have the money to return to Hokitika by boat. Despite these very inauspicious beginnings a few hardy families remained and carved out a life from the bush and the ocean gradually clearing some land and making a place for themselves in this beautiful but brutal wilderness. Descendants from some of those families still live in this area.
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/6733/
LOCATION:Haast Heritage Hotel\, 26 Haast-Jackson Bay Road\, Haast\, Westland\, 7886\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:150 Years
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250118T133000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250118T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
CREATED:20240613T011305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T013825Z
UID:6728-1737207000-1737210600@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Jackson Bay Sesquicentennial - Plaque Unveiling
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the settlement of Jackson Bay.\nPlaque Unveiling – Saturday 18th January – 1:30pm\nMeet at the Arawata Cemetery to unveil a new plaque with confirmed names and information of people buried within. We then progress to Jackson Bay and meet at the DOC kiosk to reveal the information panel offer 300 names from the firmt ship load of settlers in January 18th\, 1875\, followed by the new plaque unveiling at Jackson Bay foreshore. \nHistory of Jackson Bay\nJanuary 19th 1875\, was the very first landing of immigrants at Jackson Bay under a Special Settlement Scheme. The government had surveyed a township and farming community in the area\, promising generous land ownership schemes\, on-going employment\, unlimited natural resources to harness\, regular communication\, vital infrastructure and a prosperous future. \nThe reality was vastly different for most\, if not all\, of the settlers\, who in the first year experienced record rainfall with flooding and land slips that accompany these events. They faced erratic employment and communications\, frugal living conditions and exorbitant prices for any food that made its way to the Bay. Attempts at growing crops were thwarted by floods and at the end of the first three years most had left in dribs and drabs until\, in 1879\, a Government Commission of Enquiry was held into the failed settlement. In total there were several hundred settlers that were landed over the course of those years. Most left\, some of them died\, and others endured. \nThe lack of a wharf was a huge nail in the coffin of the settlement as no timber could be milled and sent out and no supplies could be landed regularly or safely. To leave entailed crossing the Arawhata\, Waiatoto\, Okuru\, and Turnbill Rivers following a muddy track to get to Haast as most did not have the money to return to Hokitika by boat. Despite these very inauspicious beginnings a few hardy families remained and carved out a life from the bush and the ocean gradually clearing some land and making a place for themselves in this beautiful but brutal wilderness. Descendants from some of those families still live in this area.
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/jackson-bay-sesquicentennial-plaque-unveiling/
LOCATION:Arawata Cemetery\, 4382 Haast-Jackson Bay Road\, Haast\, Jackson Bay\, 7886
CATEGORIES:150 Years
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250118T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
CREATED:20250113T045447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T050604Z
UID:7121-1737203400-1737219600@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Lake Kaniere Powerboat Day
DESCRIPTION:Maritime New Zealand has reserved an area near Hans Bay for this power boating club race-training day. The Hans Bay boat ramps will be closed during the above period\, and an area of lake between Canoe Cove and Rose Creek\, as shown on a sign at the Sunny Bight ramp during the event. \nFor further information\, call the Lake Kaniere Yacht and Power Boat Club secretary on 027 738 7528.
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/lake-kaniere-powerboat-day/
LOCATION:Lake Kaniere\, Lake Kaniere\, Hokitika
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250118T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
CREATED:20250107T232805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T232844Z
UID:7053-1737187200-1737208800@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Hokitika Gorge Kayak
DESCRIPTION:Kayak down the wide and meandering Hokitika River from the Gorge back to the Kaniere Bridge. Five sets of Class 2 rapids to enjoy. Rain and river height dependent. You will need your own kayak\, PFD and helmet. Duration is 6 hrs \n$5 Member \n$10 Non-Member \nYour leader is Euan Mackenzie. \nJanuary 18th\, 2025\, at 8AM
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/hokitika-gorge-kayak/
LOCATION:hokitika gorge
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
CREATED:20250108T000828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T000828Z
UID:7061-1737158400-1737331199@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Living Waters Music Festival Hokitika
DESCRIPTION:Living Waters Music Festival 18th and 19th January 2025 \nHeld at beautiful Scenic Water Ways 32c Adairs Road Hokitika \nCome for the day of live Christian Music. We have a big line up of incredible artists. Lots of food trailers entertainment for Children on this beautiful venue. Bring a picnic blanket and fold up chairs or sit on our hay bails while you enjoy the concert. \nSunday morning will be our combined Church service. \nthe Speaker will be Brendon Hall from Taupo \nwith his own music team introducing their newly released original songs. \nWe look forward to an amazing weekend of music and Testimonies of God healing and transforming lives. \nTickets available at: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/living-waters-music-festival-tickets-977213390557?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3T7jfUKqm9uc1A2pAs_9M7dbJQAk-6UrtwpeftDpCmKF3O_4A3hU_zBgM_aem_ob9XAND2KeHlyH4XRWYTxw
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/living-waters-music-festival-hokitika/
LOCATION:West Coast Scenic Waterways\, 32c Adairs Road\, Hokitika;HKT\, Ruatapu\, 7882\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250119
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
CREATED:20241203T051418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T062638Z
UID:6953-1737158400-1737244799@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Wild Outdoorsman Kahawai Fishing Competition
DESCRIPTION:Wild Outdoorsman – Fishing & Firearms& The Kaniere Empire Hotel bring you the annualWEST COAST KAHAWAI FISHING COMPETITION 2025\nFISHING – BBQ – GREAT YARNS\nThis years annual West Coast Kahawai Fishing Competition will be held on Saturday 18th Jan 2025 and is our 11th year running! – So bring the whole family along for a great day of Fishing!\nOVER $35\, 000 WORTH OF PRIZES!• MAJOR SPOT PRIZES• A MASS OF SPOT PRIZES• MASSIVE HEAVIEST FISH PRIZES1st\, 2nd & 3rd prizes for Adults & Juniors\nRules:• 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! \n*** Weigh in at 6pm Saturday 18th Jan at the Kaniere Empire Hotel followed by prize giving ***Even if you don’t catch a fish you might catch a prize!\n* Entry is open 9am Friday 20th Dec *\nEntry form costs: Kids $10 Adults $30\nEntry 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\n* Entry Closes 5pm Friday 17th Jan *Entries capped at 500\nWeb: https://www.wildoutdoorsman.co.nz/kahawai-fishing…\nA huge thank you to our sponsors for your continued support over the last 10 years!\nWild OutdoorsmanFishing And FirearmsKaniere HotelHoki HireWilderness Trophy Hunting New ZealandHokitika TownchipWestland Upholstry NZDelore Electrical & Heatpumps LimitedMitre 10 New Zealand HokitikaKatsu- Sushi and Noodle HouseExcavator worldRag Knives HokitikaWestland Engineering SuppliesThe Warehouse – GreymouthWest Op LTD HokitikaAitkens AgenciesSpeight’sMonteithsLion Brown BreweriesSeahorse KontikiBernsportComposite DevelopmentPure fishing New ZealandBlack Magic TackleCameron Outdoors LtdOutdoor OutfittersSpikaStoney Creek NZHunters ElementOutdoor Sports NZSwaziSwanndriBrittain Wynyard & Co LimitedSR Marston & Co LimitedFishing & leisureTight Lines LtdKilwell SportsTacklemanBene FootwearMerrellKnifekutAmpro New ZealandCompanion BrandsSvord KnivesThe Fishing PaperBeretta New ZealandBobo ProductsNioa New ZealandLonely TrackParamoMountain AdventureHarcourtsThe Fishing Paper
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/wild-outdoorsman-kahawai-fishing-competition/
LOCATION:Hokitika Beach\, Beach Street\, Hokitika\, Westland\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
CREATED:20240613T013109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T013717Z
UID:6739-1737108000-1737306000@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Jackson Bay Sesquicentennial - Historic Display
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the settlement of Jackson Bay.\nHistoric Display – Friday 17th – Sunday 19th January – 10am – 5pm\n\n\nKathryn Bennie\, the Jackson Bay historian who has done exhaustive and meticulous research over the last 12 to 14 years on these early settlers\, will also host a display in her shed at the Bay from 10am\, Friday-Sunday. This may be of particular interest to those wanting to look back into the early settlement and especially those with ancestors as there are files on all the immigrant families including where many had settled on their selected blocks of land. \n\n\nHistory of Jackson Bay \nJanuary 19th 1875\, was the very first landing of immigrants at Jackson Bay under a Special Settlement Scheme. The government had surveyed a township and farming community in the area\, promising generous land ownership schemes\, on-going employment\, unlimited natural resources to harness\, regular communication\, vital infrastructure and a prosperous future. \nThe reality was vastly different for most\, if not all\, of the settlers\, who in the first year experienced record rainfall with flooding and land slips that accompany these events. They faced erratic employment and communications\, frugal living conditions and exorbitant prices for any food that made its way to the Bay. Attempts at growing crops were thwarted by floods and at the end of the first three years most had left in dribs and drabs until\, in 1879\, a Government Commission of Enquiry was held into the failed settlement. In total there were several hundred settlers that were landed over the course of those years. Most left\, some of them died\, and others endured. \nThe lack of a wharf was a huge nail in the coffin of the settlement as no timber could be milled and sent out and no supplies could be landed regularly or safely. To leave entailed crossing the Arawhata\, Waiatoto\, Okuru\, and Turnbill Rivers following a muddy track to get to Haast as most did not have the money to return to Hokitika by boat. Despite these very inauspicious beginnings a few hardy families remained and carved out a life from the bush and the ocean gradually clearing some land and making a place for themselves in this beautiful but brutal wilderness. Descendants from some of those families still live in this area.
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/jackson-bay-sesquicentennial-historic-display/
CATEGORIES:150 Years
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250116
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
CREATED:20250112T205359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T205359Z
UID:7102-1736899200-1736985599@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Mindful Morning - Greenstone Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us this at Greenstone Retreat in Kumara on Wednesday 15th January for a deeply healing\, personalized session\, including all things yoga and holistic. Making connections\, learning new life tools and relaxing the body and mind deeply to leave you feeling connected to your higher self\, with a wide open heart and ready to face all that life can teach you.\nBooking essential\nCost: $33 or Koha
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/mindful-morning-greenstone-retreat/
LOCATION:Greenstone Retreat Kumara\, 45 Greenstone Road\, Kumara\, Westland\, 7832\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greenstone Retreat Kumara":MAILTO:greenstoneretreat@outlook.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241219
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
CREATED:20240529T011852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T012054Z
UID:6691-1734480000-1734566399@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Inchbonnie 90
DESCRIPTION:New Zealand’s first airliner; de Havilland DH83 Fox Moth ZK-ADI. Photo credit: John King \nInchbonnie and New Zealand’s first licensed scheduled air service \n Inchbonnie will have a national aviation and social focus on 18th December 2024. The small farming settlement\, 16km west of the Otira Gorge\, was where Captain J.C. ‘Bert’ Mercer of Hokitika-based Air Travel (NZ) Ltd picked up passengers 90 years earlier to begin New Zealand’s first pioneering licensed scheduled air service and airmail service. On the afternoon of inaugural operations\, 18th December 1934\, Captain Mercer flew Fox Moth ZK-ADI to Inchbonnie Airfield\, on the property of Randall Topliss\, to pick up Mr H. Worrall and Mr G.H. Christie\, who had arrived at the nearby Inchbonnie Railway Station from the Christchurch express train. The Fox Moth then flew to Hokitika and onto Franz Josef for the celebration of the new daily service. Later that same day Captain Mercer returned the two passengers to Inchbonnie in time for them to catch the train back to Christchurch. The pioneering 1934 flights were a portent of future domestic airline development for New Zealand\, and Inchbonnie was frequently used in the early years of the pioneering West Coast air service. \nOn the late morning and afternoon of Wednesday 18th December 2024 festive events are planned at the historic Inchbonnie Airfield site on the Kumara Inchbonnie Road\, about 3½ km south of Lake Brunner. The 90th anniversary of the historic flights of New Zealand’s first licensed scheduled air service will be marked by the unveiling of a commemorative plaque/Information board\, aircraft fly-in\, and a range of creative events prepared by local community organisations.  \nEveryone is welcome. Plan this important date in your diary now. Specific times and further exciting details will follow.
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/inchbonnie-90/
CATEGORIES:150 Years
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241204T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250427T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120734
CREATED:20241203T053412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T053412Z
UID:6956-1733306400-1745771400@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Kura Pounamu
DESCRIPTION:Kura Pounamu – Our treasured stone \nFeaturing over 200 taonga pounamu – this exhibition celebrates the timeless beauty and enduring legacy of pounamu – New Zealand greenstone \nOpen Daily at the Hokitika Museum from 4th December 2024 to 27th April 2025\, 10am to 4.30pm
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/kura-pounamu/
LOCATION:hokitika museum\, 17 Hamilton Street\, Hokitika\, Westland\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="hokitika museum":MAILTO:enquiries@hokitikamuseum.nz
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