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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250119
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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
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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/
LOCATION:Westland
CATEGORIES:150 Years
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250116
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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:20260406T113053
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/
LOCATION:Westland
CATEGORIES:150 Years
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241204T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250427T163000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241124T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113053
CREATED:20240711T210120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T210120Z
UID:6836-1732442400-1732460400@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:EVOLVE Wellbeing Market
DESCRIPTION:EVOLVE  wellbeing market at Greenstone Retreat \n10am to 3pm \nSunday 24th November 2024 \nCrystals\, soaps\, natural remedies\, jewelry\, art\, crafts\, vegetables\, plants\, preserves\, clothes\, 2nd hand goods\, Community\, food\, workshops\, cacao\, healers\, music & more.
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/evolve-wellbeing-market/
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:20241116T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241116T210000
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CREATED:20240916T102148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T102644Z
UID:6867-1731783600-1731790800@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Salmonella Dub Soundsystem - Hokitika's Regent Theatre
DESCRIPTION:LIVE GIG – R18 \nThe Salmonella Dub SoundSystem featuring band originator Andrew aka Dj Rudeboy on the mix ft. Mighty Asterix & Whirimako Black LIVE with the amazing Sal Dub horn section bring the band’s new DOUBLE Digi album FOR ALL THINGS ALIVE in a space weaving 2hr dancefloor journey through Salmonella Dubs basslands. \nPrepare for an audio visual mashup of the bands full catalogue with nu album tracks from SOUL LOVE TRIPPA – RETURN TO OUR KOWAI & FOR ALL THINGS ALIVE + remixes and versions from The Nomad\, Dj Mu – Fat Freddy’s Drop\, Dub Fx\, Dj Digital\, Dreadzone\, Adrian Sherwood and more. \nSalmonella Dub SoundSystem backstory \nThe Salmonella Dub SoundSystem officially began 25 years ago – playing their new dub plates from Dreadzone and Mad Professor on a tour Salmonella Dub was managing for Pitch Black’s debut album playing new releases and remixes at dance party festivals with dubplate album launch tours in the stripped back dancefloor friendly version of the live band. \nFrom humble beginnings promoting and playing after parties\, the Salmonella Dub SoundSystem developed into a powerhouse live dance act across the NZ & Oz festival and club circuit. More recently\, Te Reo Māori Soul Funk Diva Whirimako Black started writing with Andrew after she joined the band for their New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in 2008. \nSalmonella Dub releases Never Too Late – We’ve Got This Gift the first EP from their new album on September 3rd & For All Things Alive the band’s double digi album on October 8th. \nSalmonella Dub Soundsystem \n+ Whirimako Black \n+ Mighty Asterix \n+ Sal Dub Horns \n+ Guests – Soulware
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/salmonella-dub-soundsystem-hokitikas-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;VALUE=DATE:20241116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241117
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CREATED:20240916T100214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T100214Z
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SUMMARY:Ride the Wilderness
DESCRIPTION:Ride the Wilderness Bike Race\nWest Coast Wilderness Trail\nSaturday 16 November\nEnter now at www.ridethewilderness.co.nz\n4 Races\n126km – Starts at Ross\n95km – Starts at Hokitika\n59km – Starts at Cowboy Paradise\n21km – Starts at Kumara\nAll Finishing at Greymouth\nAge Group category prizes\nSpot Prizes\nEnter now at www.ridethewilderness.co.nz
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/ride-the-wilderness/
LOCATION:West Coast Wilderness Trail\, Hokitika\, Westland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ride the Wilderness":MAILTO:john@cjmsevents.co.nz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241214
DTSTAMP:20260406T113053
CREATED:20241203T063833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T063833Z
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SUMMARY:Shop Local and Win - in our Cool Little Town
DESCRIPTION:Running from 1st November to 13th December 2025 \nShop at any one of the 30+ Participating businesses in Hokitika and go in the draw* to win an Instore Prize PLUS the Grand Prize Draw at Picnic at the Beach on 15th December. \n*T&C apply with some businesses requiring a minimum spend \nShop local – Support local
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/shop-local-and-win-in-our-cool-little-town/
LOCATION:Hokitika
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241026T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113053
CREATED:20240916T102425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T102425Z
UID:6870-1729969200-1729976400@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Chamber Music - Muriwai
DESCRIPTION:Award – winning musicians and collaborators Ariana Tikao and Bob Bickerton have joined forces to create Muriwai.  A confluence of two rivers\, their music merges Maori and Celtic musical traditions through Celtic harp\, vocals and taonga puoro.
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/chamber-music-muriwai/
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:20241019T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113053
CREATED:20240625T085154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T085154Z
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SUMMARY:Ryan Neville & The Midnight Blues Band Live in Hokitika
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS ON SALE TODAY – Online or at Venue(Advocates of the zero Visa or hidden fees\, pleaseemail ryannevilleshowband.co.nzwith the word Hoktix\, and payment will be securely sent to you).\nRyan Neville & The Midnight Show Band – MOJO TOUR 2024Support act Southern Skye (just back from the USA)Saturday the 19th of October7:30pm till 10pm\nVENUE – THE REGENT THEATRE\, 23 Weld Street Hokitika.\nOriginal and Cover Songs – Songs you Know & LoveRated as a 5 Star Concert & Show!!!!\nSongs Include “The Thrill has Gone”\, “Fire”\, “Still Got The Blues”\,“Take Me To The River”\, and “Route 66”\n* New album – Voodoo* Dont Miss out get Tickets today!* Give aways\nTickets $27All ages7:30PM TO 10PM (doors open at 6:30pm)\nCome join us on Social Media https://linktr.ee/Ryanneville\n* 9 Albums to date* 20k Followers* USA tours* 5 Star reviews* 50’s\, 60’s\, 70’s\, 80’s\, 90’s\, 2000’s* Give Aways* Merchandise* Stunning light & projection show* 5 piece touring band\nShow reviews https://www.facebook.com/Ryannevilleandthemidnigh…/reviews\nMX Pro Records announce the Ryan Neville & The Midnight ShowBand – MOJO TOUR\nMusic should not be a tune; it should be a touch. Based in Christchurch\, New Zealand\, five musicians with well-steeled personalities hammer out an original fusion of Blues with the inimitable sound of the guitars\, highly impeccable beats off the drum\, flawless vocals\, infallible tunes off the keyboard\, flawless reeling of the guitar and anarchists of the normal way performing act\, all rolled into one\, they also wield a typically European sense of humor capable of ruffling the hair of even the slickest of rockers.Born in Christchurch\, New Zealand with over 30 years in the entertainment world\, Ryan Neville has affirmed and reaffirmed himself as one of the most talented artists around\, consistently in- demand for live performances and an influential force in the world of Blues. On Course to a life- fulfilling career\, the band already has five (9) albums to there name which features very popular songs like “Paint the Sky Blue” among others. Ryan has always been a staunch believer of the fact that music brings happiness and hope to the hopeless while also educating the populace in every possible his music can.With the recent release of the album Voodoo and national Blues Festivals under there beltThis train is on course.After several years of sole performances\, the performance expanded from a one-man show to performing with a full-fledged band (The Ryan Neville & The Midnight Blues Band).The Ryan Neville & The Midnight Blues Band has performed in various places domestically and internationally\, with every performance taking its own singular flavor to satisfy its attending audience. Whether on a stage packed with audience or not\, Ryan Neville & The Midnight Blues Band is an enthusing bundle of energy\, a truly explosive funfair bursting with an on/off-beat humor and a contagious dynamism. The band is made up of very talented instrumentalists and vocalists who blend together to produce unequalled Blues music the ears could ever wished for. In addition\, Ryan Neville has often said the core value of his Blues Showband is the fact that they uniquely carry every listener on a soothing journey through the ages of all the legends in the blues genre.The immense popularity and acceptance of the Ryan Neville & The Midnight Blues Band has made them anxious to put in more work. Beware! When Hard work meets Talents\, nothing is practically impossible.\nBand members are:\nGuitar and Lead Vocals – Ryan NevilleBacking Vocals – Miss LaceyKeyboard player / Backing Vocals – Sandra WilsonDrum – Nik RobinsonBass – Aaron Nicol\n#westcoast #hokitika \nSee less\n\n\n\nHokitika\, New Zealand
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/ryan-neville-the-midnight-blues-band-live-in-hokitika/
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:20241019T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113053
CREATED:20240916T103124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T103124Z
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SUMMARY:Jody Direen at the Mahinapua Hotel
DESCRIPTION:We’ve got an incredible lineup of live music events waiting for you this summer and we’re starting with a bang!  Join us for Jody Direen‘s live band show in the garden on Saturday\, October 19! Don’t miss this chance to see one of Australasia’s most vibrant country stars live. Limited tickets are available. Earlybird tickets are on sale now!  → https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/…/jody-direen-live-at…\n\n\n*If bad or cold weather persists\, the concert will be relocated indoors at Mahinapua Hotel.\n\n\nR18 Event.
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/jody-direen-at-the-mahinapua-hotel/
LOCATION:Mahinapua Hotel\, 962 Ruatapu Road\, Hokitika\, New Zealand\, Hokitika\, Westland\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mahinapua Hotel":MAILTO:info@mahinapua.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241004T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241006T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113053
CREATED:20240528T102518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T102518Z
UID:6685-1728068400-1728241200@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Hokitika Huddle - Packrafting Association of New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the PRANZ regional Hokitika Huddle. Based from the Lake Kaniere lodge involving 2+ days of packrafting the jungle rivers of the area. We’re targeting walk in runs on the Hokitika Gorge and the Arahura Cesspool section for the adventurous and the Milltown Arahura run and glassy floats on the Lake for the more relaxed.
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/hokitika-huddle-packrafting-association-of-new-zealand/
LOCATION:Lake Kaniere\, Lake Kaniere\, Hokitika
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241003T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241003T120000
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SUMMARY:Bad Jelly the Witch Glow Show
DESCRIPTION:Badjelly the Witch\, the much-loved\, utterly loony Spike Milligan classic\, is this year’s Glow Show!\nNearly 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!\nThe brilliantly nonsensical tale is being entirely reimagined with the unique Glow Show treatment.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nDon’t miss out!
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/bad-jelly-the-witch-glow-show/
LOCATION:Hokitika Regent Theatre\, 23 Weld Street\, Hokitika\, Westland\, 7810\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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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:20240929T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240929T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113053
CREATED:20240916T055521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T055521Z
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SUMMARY:Kelvin Cruickshank - The Language of Spirit Tour 2024
DESCRIPTION:An evening of profound connections and spiritual insights await you as Kelvin Cruickshank NZ Medium\, along with your loved ones in spirit\, allow you to learn “The Language of Spirit.”\nAs you step into the venue\, you’ll enter a realm where the boundaries between the physical and spiritual worlds connect in a safe sanctuary that has been created by prayer.\nThroughout the night\, you will witness first-hand the power of mediumship as Kelvin delivers messages filled with love\, healing\, and validation from the other side. Whether it’s a comforting word\, a shared memory\, or a long-awaited apology\, each connection is a testament to the enduring bond between the living and the departed.\nBut the magic doesn’t stop there. In addition to the awe-inspiring mediumship demonstrations\, Kelvin will share insights into the Language of Spirit and offer guidance on how to recognize and interpret signs from your loved ones in spirit. Through stories\, anecdotes\, and practical advice\, he will help you to deepen your understanding of the spiritual realm and cultivate a stronger connection with your own intuition.\nAs the night unfolds\, you’ll be swept away on a journey of compassion\, connection\, and community. You’ll laugh\, cry and you’ll leave with a renewed sense of hope\, purpose and clarity.\nYour presence at these lives shows ensures that Kelvin can help “Pay it Forward” for family’s pro bono and help to get much needed answers for different individual cases.\nJoin Kelvin for an unforgettable evening filled with love\, healing\, and the undeniable presence of spirit. Where miracles happen and hearts are forever changed.\n“When we think of them\, They stand with u
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/kelvin-cruickshank-the-language-of-spirit-tour-2024/
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:20240927T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113053
CREATED:20240916T101608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T101801Z
UID:6862-1727463600-1727470800@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:NZ Mountain Film Festival - Hokitika's Regent Theatre
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nNZ Mountain Film Festival 2024\n\nFRI27SEP\nComing Soon to Hokitika’s Regent Theatre \n\n\n120 mins | Rated E | Documentary \n\n  \nIt’s that time again! The biggest (indoor)event on the West Coast outdoor adventure calendar – the Hokitika screening of the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival!\nCome on down to Hokitika’s Regent Theatre for a night of great outdoor cinema and good times. Everyone will be there! \nFRIDAY\, September 27th AT 7PM (Screening starts at 7.30) Doors open 6.30pm\nTickets $20 presale or $25 on the night\, $5 discount for NZAC or FMC cardholders\nBar available
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/nz-mountain-film-festival-hokitikas-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:20240921T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113053
CREATED:20240624T220649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T221945Z
UID:6763-1726927200-1726938000@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:West Coasters in Canterbury
DESCRIPTION:West Coasters in Canterbury eventHave family links to the West Coast? Want to celebrate Canterbury links with the West Coast? Interested in updates from Buller\, Grey and Westland districts? \nYou are invited to a ‘West Coasters in Canterbury’ event: \n2023/2024 marks the 150th year of Westland Province. 150 years of connecting to the rest of the world – mainly Canterbury – first by foot\, then by horse\, carriage\, ship\, car\, train and later aircraft. \nThe Mayors of Buller\, Grey and Westland will be special guests along with the Mayor of Christchurch. \nAll interested people are very welcome. \nBook your place at: coastersincanterbury@gmail.com \nFor more information contact:\nRichard Waugh: 022 533 9400
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/west-coasters-in-canterbury/
LOCATION:Cashmere Club\, 50 Colombo Street\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:150 Years
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240920T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240920T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113053
CREATED:20240916T054513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T054513Z
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SUMMARY:TGI Friday at the Woodstock Hotel - Live Music with Ric Hetherington
DESCRIPTION: TGI Friday at The Woodstock Hotel!  Live Music with Ric Hetherington.Kick off your weekend with a bang at The Woodstock Hotel! Join us this Friday for an evening packed with fun\, fantastic food\, and great vibes!  2 for 1 Cocktails – Bring on the weekend. BBQ Platter – Only $25! A sizzling selection of BBQ Ribs\, Fried Chicken & More. Chorizo Dog – Just $15! A delicious twist on a classic with our Chunky Chips. Happy Hour: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Date: This Friday Location: The Woodstock Hotel\, 250 Woodstock Rimu Road Hokitika 7883Grab your friends and make it a night to remember. Delicious food\, great drinks\, and awesome live music – what more could you ask for? See you here! 
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/tgi-friday-at-the-woodstock-hotel-live-music-with-ric-hetherington/
LOCATION:Woodstock Hotel\, 250 Woodstock Rimu Road\, Hokitika\, Westland\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Woodstock Hotel":MAILTO:dine@woodstockhotel.co.nz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240826
DTSTAMP:20260406T113053
CREATED:20240711T205225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T205225Z
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SUMMARY:Healers Retreat - Greenstone Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Healers\, Heath care Professionals and Carers we see you!  We know how exhausted you are! We invite you to join a sanctuary of relaxation & rejuvenation\, designed just for you! \n24th & 25th August 2024 \nTake  a Break and enjoy \nSound healing\, relaxing yoga\, breathwork & meditation\, creative time\, grounding\, stress management\, self care & compassion\, life balance tools
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/healers-retreat-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:20240811T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240811T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113053
CREATED:20240711T205637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T205637Z
UID:6830-1723381200-1723395600@hokitika.org
SUMMARY:Into the Light - A sacred afternoon for women
DESCRIPTION:As we are blessed with a little more sunlight every day\, I invite you to gather in sacred circle.  Dropping the layers that feel ready to be shed and igniting the light within us.  Spark the feeling of love\, joy & deep connection inside of you again through being held in sisterhood and witnessing others being held. \nCacao Ceremony\, Meditaition\, Breathwork\, Somatic Movement\, Sacred Sisterhood Circle
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/into-the-light-a-sacred-afternoon-for-women/
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=UTC:20240808T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240808T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113053
CREATED:20240109T095435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T034508Z
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SUMMARY:Daniel Champagne - The Old Lodge Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The young virtuoso recently described as “the finest guitar player of this generation” has fallen in love with New Zealand and after sellout tours through North America and Europe he will be back for an extensive national run of 35 shows!\nAugust 8 – Old Lodge Theatre\, Hokitika\n7pm doors / 7:30pm show\nVERY limited tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/daniel-champagne-live-at-the…\nBIOGRAPHY\nGrowing up in the Bega Valley on the Far South Coast of New South Wales\, Australia the story goes that the young singer-songwriter and one of a kind guitar virtuoso first picked up his instrument of choice as a 5-year-old following in the footsteps of a musical father. He began writing songs at 12\, training classically throughout his teens and performing wherever he could\, honing his craft and developing the dynamite live show that he is renowned for today. At 18 he finished school\, turned professional and hit the road without looking back.\nThe following 15 years have seen him independently release 7 studio albums\, tour relentlessly around the globe\, play some of the biggest festivals under the sun and share stages with the likes of Tommy Emmanuel\, INXS\, John Butler\, Lucinda Williams\, Ani DiFranco\, Judy Collins and Rodrigo y Gabriela.\nHe has been described as “the finest guitar player of this generation”\, “a leading light in acoustic music” and “a performer that must be seen to be believed” and and from in July & August 2024 he will be touring all over New Zealand!\nWHAT THE PRESS SAY..\n“The word Prodigy seems to entirely fall short of this soft-spoken young man’s skills\, he coaxes sounds and melodies out of his instrument that literally drop jaws.” The Calgary Herald\, CANADA\n“Today I saw the future of Folk – Festival goers flocking in the thousands towards the main stage to witness a young musical phenomenon from Australia dish out an absolute show-stopper.” The Firefly Column\, USA\n“Daniel Champagne is a crossroads. Fusing the strong traditions of Blues\, Folk and other roots art with pop showmanship and admirable lyrical ability. I firmly believe that he will become an ambassador for roots music in a time where it desperately needs representation.” The Indie Blender\, CANADA\n“reinventing roots guitar” Rhythms Magazine\, AUSTRALIA\n“Watching Daniel Champagne perform is a once in a lifetime experience. He is a true prodigy that plays like no one else could possibly play unless they spent at least two lifetimes studying the art.” BW Review\, NEW ZEALAND\n“Daniel Champagne exudes a natural ease on stage\, as he sings poignant lyrics and beautifully crafted melodies that invariably whisk the heart up with grand romanticism. Coupled with an exhilarating guitar talent that transcends mere acoustic playing to replicate a whole band\, Champagne is just magical” Themusic.com.au\, AUSTRALIA\n“You feel as if he just invented the instrument yesterday and was discovering its possibilities afresh” Ted Gioia (American jazz critic and music historian)
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/daniel-champagne-the-old-lodge-theatre/
LOCATION:The Old Lodge Theatre\, 11 Revell Street\, Hokitika\, Westland\, 7810\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240805T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240805T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113053
CREATED:20240625T090719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T090719Z
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SUMMARY:Donna Dean with Dodd and Egenes: Butterflies and Bees Tour
DESCRIPTION:“Not many artists have the imaginations of a Bob Dylan\, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Or the creative lunacy of a John Prine\, Randy Newman or Tom Waits.” ~ John ApiceShe’s an artist not to be missed. A velvet voice with something to say. A songwriter’s songwriter. New Zealand’s Donna Dean has gone about the business of making her music over the years\, winning multiple APRA and Tui awards for her songwriting and record production\, recording and performing with the likes of Willie Nelson\, Kasey Chambers\, Jimmy Webb\, Paul Kelly\, and Don McLean\, and writing the title track to Rhonda Vincent’s 2010 Grammy nominated bluegrass album – “Destination Life”Donna’s new album\, “Kisses & Other Things” features instrumental work by Dunedin bassist John Dodd\, a longtime stalwart of New Zealand music. Dodd has worked with an elite group of A-List artists over the years. Also in the lineup is John Egenes\, a go-to multi-instrumentalist who fills the role of producer for Donna’s recordings. The new project features vocals by New Zealand singers Liv Cochrane\, Kylie Price\, and Anna Bowen\, and with American songwriter and multiple Grammy nominee Eliza Gilkyson.Most artists wait a lifetime to write one as good as this. Her music sparkles and sparkles and stays with you even when it’s not playing anymore. Donna Dean is far closer to the traditions of an Emmylou Harris\, Lucinda Williams\, Rhonda Vincent\, Mary Chapin Carpenter… The proof is in the music.~ No Depression Magazine\, USAExperience her for yourself. Not just another singer songwriter with a pretty voice.Donna Dean is the real deal.Dodd & Egenes\, Professional MusiciansIn addition to being Donna Dean’s touring band\, partners in crime John Dodd and John Egenes also drive the bus\, act as roadies\, and serve as the opening act. As Egenes puts it\, “If they don’t rush us\, we work cheaper”\, and as Dodd points out\, “When you come to see a Donna Dean show\, you don’t have to pay extra to see Dodd & Egenes\, Professional Musicians.” The two hail from the Dunedin area and serve up their own brand of homegrown original tunes\, along with the occasional cowboy poem\, a few tall tales\, and some outright lies.
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/donna-dean-with-dodd-and-egenes-butterflies-and-bees-tour/
LOCATION:The Old Lodge Theatre\, 11 Revell Street\, Hokitika\, Westland\, 7810\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240804T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240804T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113053
CREATED:20240528T100934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T100934Z
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SUMMARY:Hollie Smith - The Bones Tour ll
DESCRIPTION:Sixt\, Twice The Hype and Soundsmith Records Present:\nHollie Smith – The Bones Tour IIRegent Theatre\, HokitikaSunday 4th August 2024Show 7:30pm\nHollie Smith Announces Exclusive “The Bones Tour II” Solo and Intimate run of shows this Winter.\nRenowned singer-songwriter Hollie Smith is set to captivate audiences once again with her upcoming solo tour\, ‘The Bones Tour.’ After a sold out run in 2023\, Hollie is bringing ‘The Bones Tour’ back so she can visit towns and cities she didn’t get to last time. The shows are taking place throughout June\, July and August\, treating fans to an unforgettable series of intimate live performances in perfect small seated venue settings.\nHollie Smith’s musical journey has been one of authenticity and emotional depth\, and this tour is no exception. Hollie invites her fans to join her on a musical voyage that feels as personal as spending an evening with her in your living room.\nTickets for the “The Bones Tour” are limited and are expected to sell quickly. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of Hollie’s live\, intimate and vulnerable performance.\nFor more information\, tour dates\, and ticket details\, please visit https://holliesmith.co.nz/
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/hollie-smith-the-bones-tour-ll/
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:20240804T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240804T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113053
CREATED:20240711T205842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T205842Z
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SUMMARY:Cacao Sound Healing & Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Cacao Sound Healing & Meditation at Greenstone Retreat
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/cacao-sound-healing-meditation/
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:20240723T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113053
CREATED:20240625T084749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T084749Z
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SUMMARY:Joydah Mae - Tiny Concert
DESCRIPTION:Oh the wild west coast! We are so excited to be bringing the medicine your way. It is a first for us being on this side of Te Wai Pounamu and we are grateful the gateway has opened\nWe invite you to share an evening with us at the Greenstone retreat in Kumara! One of our favourite foods by the way. And it’s just down the road from Hokitika\nGather with us to share in Joydah’s medicine music\, pacific cacao and nourishing kai. It’s an evening your heart will be happy for\nChildren U13 & Elders are welcome and free!Be sure to book your tickets (for kids and elders too) as spaces are limited\nSee you soon!
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/joydah-mae-tiny-concert/
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:20240714T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240714T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113053
CREATED:20240528T101435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T101435Z
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SUMMARY:Skin & Bone at the Old Lodge Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Old Lodge Theatre\, July 14\, 7pmTickets available from humanitixSkin & Bone: A Blend of Old and New in Dunedin’s Music SceneAlbum available now: Last Bus to BrockvilleSkin & Bone are a five piece acoustic swing band from Ōtepoti\, Dunedin. Formed relatively recently\,they are nevertherless a product of some very longstanding musical friendships. Difficult to pigeonhole\, a substantial portion of their repertoire is 1930’s style swing\, and they are popular in theirhometown as an energetic dance band who will always pack the dance floor. In addition\, they have asizeable number of original tunes\, that tend toward acoustic rock\, and contemporary folk musicfrom Aotearoa. The band has recently released their first album ‘Last Bus to Brockville’ featuring acollection of these original tunes together with a sampling of that old style swing. The band alsopride themselves on close harmony vocals from three lead singers.Skin & Bone areEmily Sterk – clarinetAnna Bowen – fiddle\, mandolin and voiceMike Moroney – guitar and voiceJohn Dodd – bass and voiceSteve (Huddy) Hudson – drums and voiceMike and John had performed together for over 30 years in the iconic folk band The Chaps\, that undertook 3 tours of Europe\, many tours of NZ\, and released 3 albums before disbanding. Annajoined this group in its latter days\, having already been working in a duo with Mike (Catgut and Steel) for many years. When Catgut and Steel started to develop their repertoire toward a swing soundthey pulled John back into their mix\, and he brought with him his favourite drummer Huddy from his rock’n’roll band the Whirling Eddys (another band of longetivity\, having entertained Dunedinaudiences since the mid nineties). Huddy has an innate grasp of feel and with Moroney’s so solid guitar chunk and the walking bass lines\, this band truly swings. Anna is a gifted fiddler and alsocrucial to the band’s groove\, and to complement this they wished for another solo instrument\, clarinet specifically\, and discovered the wonderful Emily hiding out in the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra. The clarinet/fiddle mix makes our sound distinctive\, and when Anna moves over to the mandolin it only makes the rhythm more driving.With their infectious energy\, impressive musical pedigree\, and captivating blend of styles\, Skin & Bone is a band you won’t want to miss.If you wish to read further\, here’s a short profile of each musician.Arriving in Dunedin around the turn of the century\, Anna immediately came to the attention of a wide range of local musicians through her inventive busking (with fiddle and puppets). While playing in a range of folk-oriented bands she managed to study and attain a teaching degree\, at the same time learning mandolin and raising three young children. Not having enough to occupy her\, she joined the Pioneer Pog ‘n’ Scroggin Bush Band (where she played with both John and Mike)\, which eventually folded and gave way to the duo Catgut & Steel\, which still endures as the ceilidh band of choice around Otago and Southland.Emily has always admired ‘real musicians who can make stuff up’ but has spent most of her life playing notes someone else wrote. After completing a Bachelor of Music with Honours and a Master of Music in clarinet performance\, she joined the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra as a clarinettist and also began teaching at the University of Otago and Logan Park High School. Now\, more than 20 years later\, Emily is still passionate about performing with the orchestra and teaching\, but she has also finally found the courage to join some ‘real musicians’ as well.Huddy joined The Kal-Q-Lated Risk in the early 70s\, appearing on their first album. He and his bass playing brother Chris joined the westward drift to Australia in the mid 70’s\, where they eventually became a rhythm section for hire\, working with such Aussie legends as Stevie Wright\, Glenn Shorrock and many others. He was a part of the 80s/90s rockabilly/western swing trend\, touring with the Flying Emus and supporting Dale Watson. He and Chris were rhythm section for rock’n’roll showband the Comets\, dance crowd legends and backing band to the Stars of Yesteryear. Returning to Aotearoa in the early 2000’s\, he was nabbed by the Oxo Cubans\, tapped on the shoulder by the Whirling Eddys\, subsequently recording and gigging with a wide range of Dunedin musicians. He has a cowbell and he is not afraid to use it Veteran folk musician and occasional rocker\, playing solo and in a duo with Anna (Catgut & Steel)\, in addition to a number of memorable units including the Pioneer Pog ‘n’ Scroggin Bush Band and The Chaps. He has been a sound engineer for most of that time (over 40 years) too. Mike plays all manner of guitars and guitar styles as well as mandolin\, banjo\, and is a keen session fiddler. He is a founding member of the Dunedin Scottish Fiddle Orchestra. He was recently given the title of Musical Director of the Dunedin Burns Club and is still trying to figure out what this means. When his daughter joined the swing dance movement\, he was obliged to steer his repertoire in that direction.John is best known as a bass player and vocalist frequently performing in any one of several groups in and around Dunedin. This has included the Chaps\, the Whirling Eddys\, Delgirl\, the Oxo Cubans\, the Spaghettis\, The Ratz\, the Pog Band\, as a soloist and in a duo with John Egenes. He toured USA with the Donna Dean Band and spent much time playing with Midge Marsden’s touring group in the 1980’s. He has recently retired from a long held post as HOD of Music at Logan Park High School. He has worked as a session musician on many albums\, and has been in the band of the MLT Songwriting Awards/Tui Country Music awards\, since the inception of the event.
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/skin-bone-at-the-old-lodge-theatre/
LOCATION:The Old Lodge Theatre\, 11 Revell Street\, Hokitika\, Westland\, 7810\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240713T174500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240713T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113053
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SUMMARY:Hokitika Lantern Parade
DESCRIPTION:Event by Hokitika Lantern Parade\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet us at the Custom house to see the sunset and then embark on our annual lantern parade.\nJoin us for a bonfire\, music and food.\nAll the proceeds from this year’s event will go towards the Cass Square Playground.\n\nAnd 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.\nAll ages welcome\, materials supplied\, children must be accompanied by an adult or caregiver.
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/hokitika-lantern-parade-2/
LOCATION:Custom House\, Gibson Quay\, Hokitika
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240712T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113053
CREATED:20240711T204246Z
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SUMMARY:TGI Friday at the Woodstock Hotel
DESCRIPTION:TGI Friday at the Woodstock Hotel.\nLive Music\nHappy Hour\, Meat Raffles and more.\nFree Courtesy Van available – book your ride now
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/tgi-friday-at-the-woodstock-hotel/
LOCATION:Woodstock Hotel\, 250 Woodstock Rimu Road\, Hokitika\, Westland\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Woodstock Hotel":MAILTO:dine@woodstockhotel.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240706T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240706T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T113053
CREATED:20240625T091725Z
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SUMMARY:South African Night at the Ocean View Restaurant - Beachfront Hotel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for South African night!VENUE: Ocean View Restaurant\, Beachfront Hotel Hokitika.FEE: $25 per person\, book ahead of time with our team at hotel reception (03 755 8344)\nExperience the vibrant flavours\, music\, and culture of South Africa right here in Hokitika!
URL:https://hokitika.org/event/south-african-night-at-the-ocean-view-restaurant-beachfront-hotel/
LOCATION:the beachfront hotel\, 111 Revell Street\, Hokitika\, Westland\, New Zealand
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