What’s on?
What's on?
ANNUAL EVENTS
Coming up
August
CCC News
Little River Wairewa Community Trust General Meeting
Monday 4th August at 7.05pm
At the Little River Service Centre, the back part of the Library.
Come along and see what community initiatives we are working on or learn more about specific projects.
Email lrwctrust@gmail.com for more information.
Camping Map
Little River Playcentre Quiz Night
Saturday 2nd August, doors open at 6.15pm – starting at 7pm.
At the Little River Community Hall
Entry is $60 per team, max of 4 per team. Bring cash for the bar and raffle/auction.
Order platters in advance. For more info or order platters, email littleriver@playcentre.org.nz
The Playcentre whānau have been working hard behind the scenes to collect some cool prizes for the raffle (thanks to very kind Kiwi businesses) that are held during Quiz Night.
Chicks at the Bird – All Local Wairewa Ladies Welcome
Tuesday 12th August 10am-11.30ish
At the Birdlings Flat Community Hall, Te Mata Hapuku
This month they will be making marmalade, a fundraiser for the Cancer Society. Gold coin.
Contact stonestalk@outlook.com for more information.
Te Mata Hapuku Recycling Awards
Saturday 2nd 11-4pm and Sunday 3rd of August from10-5pm
At Te Mata Hapuku Community Hall, Birdlings Flat.
Competition Categories: Art – Any form/ medium you consider art.
House, Garden, Garage – Any recycled object from house, garden, garage.
Fashion – A fashion creation in any medium.
Functional Object – Anything designed to perform a specific function.
Junior – Open to persons 15 years of age or under as of the 1st of August 2025 on any of the above categories.
Best in show – The entry voted across all categories as Best in Show.
Contact Patsy Gibson on 022 1111 443 or email haidingerdog@gmail.com for other details.
Little River Gallery
Exhibition by Juliet Best & Luke Calder
From 26 July – 18 August 2025
At Little River Art Gallery in the village
Sharing our Stories
Wednesday 13th August at 7pm
At Birdlings Flat Community Hall, Te Mata Hapuku
I came to Birdlings Flat as a young bride, memories from Mary Kamo.
Contact stonestalk@outlook.com for more information.
F’Aerial Arts Circus School
Term 3: Now until September 17 on Wednesdays
At the Little River Community Hall
Kids, Youth, and Adults Circus Classes. Try the trapeze, climb the silks or swing in a sling! Beginner and Intermediate level classes. Limited spots available. Contact details, info and booking form can be found here: https://www.faerialartscircus.com/booking-form
Birdlings Flat Photo Competition and Exhibition.
Get your entries ready for the 6th & 7th of September.
This upcoming photo exhibition and competition is part of the ongoing promotion of local art and talent (BF and wider Wairewa Communities).
A health ‘Drop In’ session will be running in conjunction with this event. More details to come.
Historic Railway Station, Info Service, Produce Stand and Craft Station
Open 9.30-4.30pm 7 days
Selling local produce. If you have any produce you would like to sell through the produce stand, contact the Craft Station member on duty to find out details or phone 3251 320.
The Historic Railway Station Building is on the Main Road, Little River.
Trust Trailer Hire
If you have an upcoming family or group event, you can hire the Little River Wairewa Community Trust Outdoor Games and BBQ Trailer.
Recently updated with a Webber BBQ and some new games, this trailer is a great addition to any event at a very reasonable rate.
Email lrwctrust@gmail.com for details
Community Walk at Birdling Flat
Every Monday and Thursday at 10am
Meet at the Birdlings Flat Playground
Contact stonestalk@outlook.com for more information.
Little River Inn
Happy Hour is on Thursdays from 4.30-6.30pm.
“Saturday Sessions” where they mix up different live musicians & entertainment EVERY Saturday from 4pm to 7pm. Check their Facebook page to see who’s playing: https://www.facebook.com/LittleRiverInnNZ/
Table Tennis
Every Tuesday at 6.30pm
At Te Mata Hapuku, Birdlings Flat
In order to cater for all levels of ability they now have two Table Tennis sessions on a Tuesday evening. Beginner players start at 6.30pm. The session for more experienced players starts at 7.30pm but come along earlier if you wish. Viv
Contact thestonestalk@gmail.com for more information.
NOTICES
Little River Food Bank – Need a bit of help?
For a Food Box phone Fiona Waghorn on 329 0171 or 0221669523 and Heather Williams on 02102603292. Absolute confidentiality assured. Donations of dry goods can be placed in the box in the foyer of the Little River Service Centre.
Little River Trap Library
Every second Sunday of the month 10am-12pm.
Okuti Valley road before the Okuti Hall.
Free loan of traps for possums, stoats etc and free advice on where to set the traps for maximum success.
Contact Rouke Bakker by emailing: littlerivertraplibrary@gmail.com or grbakker@gmail.com