What’s on?
What's on?
ANNUAL EVENTS
Coming up
November
CCC News
Community Breakfast
Sunday 2nd November from 8am-11am (or until the food is gone)
At the Awa Iti Domain Rugby Club rooms.
Our annual free feed of breakfast with the locals. This is always a great morning of catch ups with neighbours, connecting with friends and meeting new locals. You’re also welcome to come along and just eat. All locals are welcome.
ABs RUGBY match will be shown so come and join the fun.
Tell your neighbours, if you don’t think they will see this on facebook and spread the word.
For more information email Hannah at lrwctrust@gmail.com.
Camping Map
Little River Wairewa Community Trust
Monday 3rd November at 7.00pm
At the Little River Service Centre, behind the library
Come along and see what community initiatives we have been working on this year.
Email lrwctrust@gmail.com for more information.
Chicks at the Bird
Tuesday 11th of November at 10am
At Te Mata Hapuku, Birdlings Flat Community Hall.
A get together for ladies to have a coffee while Jo Cameron runs a session on making Christmas Cards this month.
Contact stonestalk@outlook.com for more information.
Sharing Our Stories
Wednesday 12th of November at 7pm
At Te Mata Hapuku Birdlings Flat Community Hall
Out of Africa – Tim and Faye Norman share their holiday of a lifetime experience on safari in Kruger NP.
Contact stonestalk@outlook.com for more information.
Little River Music Festival
Saturday 15th November from 11:00am – 8:00pm
At 130 Western Valley Rd, Little River
This family-friendly day out full of music and food in the countryside will be so much fun.
Bring your whānau, your camp chairs and picnic blankets, and soak up the sounds of some of NZ’s finest musicians in a stunning outdoor setting.
More info,tickets etc, click here: LR Music Fest Facebook page
Little River Gallery – ‘Rugged Radiance, Rakiura’
By Clare Reilly and Ran Turner
From now, until 17th November
At Little River Art Gallery in the village.
Strength and Balance
Mondays 9-9.45am
At Little River Community Hall
Stay active, work on strength and balance, this is a great way to kick start your day. Aimed at older adults and seniors 60+
Gold coin donation, join us on the day or call Pam for more info on 027 325 1917.
‘Get to 20’ – Rod Donald Challenge
On now until the 30th November
At various locations in the Wairewa and Banks Peninsula area.
Individuals, families, and teams are invited to explore up to 20 special places across Banks Peninsula – discovering stunning landscapes, rich history, and the conservation work happening today.
It’s free, fun, and open to everyone. Download the Adventure Tracker,
Find out more and join in: Rod Donald Challenge – Get up to 20!
Drum Festival Postponed until 2026
It was to be Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd of November, now 2026 tbc
A weekend celebration of drumming and dance with performance and workshops. Some of the best musicians in Aotearoa will be back plus our special Guinean guest, (via Australia), Epizo Bangoura! Local favourites returning this year include Dekaworwor, Miro,Jeremy, Nelson samba group, Chch samba group, Simurgh (Persian) group, and UC groups. https://www.facebook.com/thedrumfestival
New location for Revival Clothing
Open on Tuesday and Saturdays from 10.30-12.30pm
Our new location – across the road from the LR store, behind the post office, alongside the nursery.
For updates see here: Revivals creative Facebook page here
Community Walk at Birdling Flat
Every 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. Children and beginners start at 6.30pm. Everyone else starts at 7.00pm 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