What’s on?
What's on?
ANNUAL EVENTS
Coming up
February
CCC News
Little River Wairewa Community Trust General Meeting
Monday 3rd February at 7.30pm.
At the Little River Service Centre, the back part of the Library.
2025 is shaping up to be a productive year. 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
New Community Workshop
Sunday 2nd February from 10am-12pm
At the Goods Shed, Little River Railway.
Come and have a look around, and join up as a member to create your own masterpiece. They now have a pretty well-equipped workshop, thanks to all the donations. If you can’t make it on the 2nd, you can contact them on goodsshedworkshop@gmail.com.
Dave Alley at Birdlings
Friday 7th February from 6.30pm
At Te Mata Hapuku Birdlings Flat Hall
For a music experience with Dave Alley, cash sales at the door $15 pp or pre book by contacting Viv on 021586612 or vivvalentine14@gmail.com.
F’Aerial Arts Circus School – Term 1
Wednesdays 5th Feb – 9th April
At the Little River Community Hall
Try the trapeze, climb the silks or swing in a sling! No experience needed. Attend a class as a trial to see if Circus is a good fit for you.
* 3.30pm Kids 5-8 years
* 4.30pm Kids 9-12 years
* 5.30pm Youth 13+ years
* 6.45pm Adults / Advanced Teens
Contact details, info and booking form can be found here:
Banks Peninsula Walking Festival 2025
From Saturday 22nd February to Friday 14th March
This is your chance to step off the beaten track and uncover the beauty and history of this unique area.
A trip to Te Oka being led by Alison Evans, two on Te Whenua Ora and a couple in the Kaituna Valley and Wainui. These walks based here in Wairewa plus many more around the peninsula have passionate volunteer guides who bring each walk to life with their stories, knowledge, and enthusiasm.
Key Dates to Remember
- The full programme will be available online from 9 am on February 5.
- Ticket sales open at 8 am on Waitangi Day, February 6.
Act fast, though, each walk is limited to 20 participants (family walks excluded), and spots tend to fill up quickly.
For more details and to book your spot, check out the full programme when it’s released.
Click here for more info: BP Walking Festival website
Little River Gallery – ‘South Island Songs’ by Anna Gibbs
From Thurs 30th January – until Monday 24th February
At Little River Art Gallery in the village
Botanical Watercolour Workshop and Creative Retreat – Day Experience
Saturday 22nd February 10.30am-3pm
At Okuti Gardens, Okuti Valley
With Artist Julia Holderness and The Make Studio, Cost: $220 pp
Day Experience:
Workshops in watercolour techniques & exercises led by artist Julia Holderness, lunch, refreshments throughout, including all materials and more.
More details in the attached flyer!
Bookings and information contact Lucy at hello.themakestudio@gmail.com
Botanical Watercolour Workshop Creative Retreat-Overnight Experience
Saturday 22nd February 10.30am – Sunday 23 February until 12pm
At Okuti Gardens, Okuti Valley
With Artist Julia Holderness and The Make Studio Cost: $420 pp Single / $350 pp Share
Overnight Experience:
All of the Day Experience including lunch & workshops AND:
A night’s accommodation in a delightful yurt or teepee (single or share) and comfortable beds, meals, yoga, late check out and more.
More details in the attached flyer!
Bookings and information contact Lucy at hello.themakestudio@gmail.com
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