What’s on?
What's on?
ANNUAL EVENTS
Coming up
July
CCC News
Little River Wairewa Community Trust General Meeting
Monday 7th July at 7.05pm for business and 8pm onwards for general discussion.
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
Quiz Night at Birdlings Flat Community Hall
Saturday 5th July 7pm
$5 per person and bring money for raffles and auctions too. Teams of 4 to 6 people
Book a table for your team or if you want to come and make up a team with others. This is a great fundraiser to help cover costs for running the Birdlings Flat Hall.
Text Viv: 021586612
Chicks at the Bird – All Local Wairewa Ladies Welcome
Tuesday 8th July 10am till 11.30-ish
At the Birdlings Flat Community Hall, Te Mata Hapuku
This month Tracey McNamara from Chook Chook Creations will be joining us to create a
‘Craft in a Cup’. Please bring a cup and saucer for your creation. All local Wairewa women are welcome. Coming up in August: they will be making marmalade for Fundraising for the Cancer Society. Contact stonestalk@outlook.com for more information.
Duo Jackson Concert
Friday 11th July at 7.30pm
At Okuti Valley Hall
Duo Jackson are returning to Little River to perform their fine music at the Okuti Valley Hall. Their programme includes a work inspired by the paintings of Colin McCahon and the New Zealand forest, followed by Andalucia, a piece which depicts the landscape of southern Spain and the ubiquitous sounds of the flamenco guitar.
Door sales on the night, $25 per person. Email Lizzie for more info elsworth.e@gmail.com
Little River Gallery
Exhibition by Juliet Best & Luke Calder
From 26 July – 18 August 2025
At Little River Art Gallery in the village
GP Clinic for Wairewa/Little River Area
Wednesday 23rd July (Book a time with Dr Martin London)
At Birdling Flat Hall, Te Mata Hapuku
Arranged by the Akaroa Health Centre, this potentially regular clinic (depending on demand) will cover general check ups and repeat scripts to start with. New patients are welcome.
Book a spot, call 03 304 7004.
Dry July and More at the Little River Inn
Doing Dry July? Join the movement, they are stocked up on, Zero-alcohol drinks.
Saturday Night’s = Footy Nights
Happy Hour
Wed-Sun, 4-6pm, no exceptions, just great deals and good times.
Quiz Night at the Inn
Date to be advised (after a postponement last month). $5 per person for teams of four. Call 325 1007 to book a table.
Quiz Night
Was postponed, new date to be confirmed.
At the Little River Inn, Christchurch Akaroa Road.
Bob & Marilyn are back with another night of friendly rivalry! Prizes for the top team and spot prizes throughout the night. $5 per person for teams of four. All funds raised will support the development of our very own Little River Community Workshop. Call 325 1007 to book a table
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