What’s on?
What's on?
ANNUAL EVENTS
Coming up
February
CCC News
Little River Wairewa Community Trust General Meeting
Monday 13th February at 7.30pm.
At the Little River Service Centre, the back part of the Library.
Visitors are welcome to see what community initiatives we are working on or learn more about specific projects. Email lrwctrust@gmail.com for more information
Camping Map
Gardening Discussion Group in Birdlings Flat
Wednesday 1st February at 7.00pm
At Te Mata Hapuku (BF Hall) Birdlings Flat.
Contact Norma or email thestonestalk@gmail.com for more information
Phytofarm ‘Discover’ Workshops
Saturday 4th February and 16 February from 10am-2pm: Summer workshop “Discover”
Saturday 18th February from 1pm-6pm: Botanical Drinks workshop
At Phytofarm 166 Okuti Valley Road.
For more info click: Workshop info
Little River Gallery ‘Ebb and Flow’ Exhibition
Until 21st February, 9am-5pm
At the Little River Gallery – Main Road
This joint exhibition called ‘Ebb and Flow’ shows the exquisite work of Josh Bashford and Dan Summers.
Click this link: Exhibition Info
Sharing our Stories – Windmills in the Netherlands
Wednesday 15th February at 7.30pm
At Te Mata Hapuku (BF Hall) Birdlings Flat.
A local or affiliate shares a story each evening.
Contact thestonestalk@gmail.com for more information
Art on Fence
Thursday 23rd February at 7:30pm
At Te Mata Hapuku, BF Hall
Jan and Norma are coordinating this art of the fence project.
Contact Jan or email thestonestalk@gmail.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/
Living Streams Nursery
Saturdays 10am-2pm.
Wednesdays 9-3pm. Volunteers Wanted.
At this time of year we can be short of volunteers. There is a lot of propagating to be done, and if you enjoy talking with customers, we welcome you as a shopkeeper.
Little River Trap Library
Every second Sunday of the month 10am-12pm.
Okuti Valley road before the Okuti Hall.
Interested in protecting the wildlife around your property?
They have traps and lures for all sorts of pests and free advice on where to set the traps for maximum success. If you have any questions please contact Rouke Bakker by emailing: littlerivertraplibrary@gmail.com or grbakker@gmail.com
Community Walk at Birdling Flat
Every Monday and Thursday at 10am
Meet at the Birdlings Flat Playground
Contact thestonestalk@gmail.com for more information.
Nimble Fingers
Every Monday at 7pm
At Te Mata Hapuku (BF Hall) Birdlings Flat
Nimble Fingers, craft and chat.
Contact thestonestalk@gmail.com for more information.
Farmers Market
Sundays 9.30am-2pm, weather permitting, in the greenspace behind SiloStay.
Click here for more info: Little River Farmers Market Facebook page
Table Tennis
Every Tuesday at 7pm
At Te Mata Hapuku, Birdlings Flat
Contact thestonestalk@gmail.com for more information.
COMING SOON
February
2023 Waitangi Commemorations in Okains Bay
Waitangi weekend.
At Okains Bay Museum, gates open at 9.30am – 5pm
The Okains Bay Museum Waitangi Day Commemorations has been a signature event on the Banks Peninsula calendar since the Museum first opened in 1977.
It’s a fun day full of family activities and commemorations. https://okainsbaymuseum.co.nz/events/
March
Le Race and Le Petit Race
Cycle race from Christchurch to Akaroa in March.
April
ANZAC Day Commemorations
Sunday 25th April 9.30am
At the Community Hall, Awa Iti Domain
The service will be followed by a procession to the ANZAC memorial where poppies will be placed.
Easter
Easter Egg Hunt
Usually Easter Sunday.
Come along and enjoy an egg hunt for the kids and a sausage sizzle for everyone as well as music and games. For more details click follow us on facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/lrwct
April/May
Little River Giant Pumpkin Fest
Each year the Little River Support Group organises The Little River Festival.
The festival aims to be a family fun-filled afternoon in a stunning country setting. Entertainment including music and dance, competitions (such as children’s races, gumboot throwing, and chocolate wheels), country stalls and sideshows, food – especially the famous Little River Pumpkin Soup – and of course some amazing pumpkins.
There are some fantastic prizes on offer for all the pumpkin classes and competitions, plus a great prize draw and several exciting silent auction items. More details of prizes will be posted on this website nearer the day.
https://littleriverpumpkinfest.co.nz/
May
Duck Hunting season opens
First Saturday in May
Please refer to the NZ Fish and Game website for all dates and daily bag limits. Fish and Game website info. Use all safety precautions and if you are going out alone, tell a friend where you are going and what time you are due back.
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
COUNTRY LIVING OUTINGS
Group of country folk who gather to go on excursions.
Contact to Mary Millar email manderleyfarm@gmail.com
