What’s on?

What's on?

ANNUAL EVENTS

Coming up

July

CCC News

Surf & Tides

MetService Marine
Akaroa
Magnet Bay

Big Ideas

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

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Saturday 5th July

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 

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Tuesday 8th July

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.

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Friday 11th July

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



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From 26th July

Little River Gallery

Exhibition by Juliet Best & Luke Calder

From 26 July – 18 August 2025

At Little River Art Gallery in the village

https://www.littlerivergallery.com/exhibitions/

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Wednesday 23rd July

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.  

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For summer events – Hire

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

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Community Walk at Birdlings Flat

Community Walk at Birdling Flat

Every Monday and Thursday at 10am

Meet at the Birdlings Flat Playground

Contact stonestalk@outlook.com for more information.

Ju Jitsu

Every Thursday from 6.30pm. 

At the Community Hall Western Valley Rd.

New members welcome, come and participate or watch from the sidelines.

Phone Mario for more details, 325 1132.



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

 

 

Frozen Meals

Revival Clothing organises a Community Cook up to make and freeze meals that can be given to people who need them.  These are delicious and if you know someone who needs some of these please contact Heather 02102603292 and Fiona (Birdlings) 0221669523.