What’s on?
What's on?
ANNUAL EVENTS
Coming up
June
CCC News
Little River Wairewa Community Trust General Meeting
Monday 9th June 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. The whole meeting is open to the public, with the second half of the meeting focusing on community initiatives we are working on and specific projects.
Email lrwctrust@gmail.com for more information.
Camping Map
Foraging with Peter Langlands
Thursday 5th June at 7pm start
At the Little River Inn, Christchurch Akaroa Road.
A Koha entry appreciated. Make sure you book, seats are going fast!
Peter’s passion for sustainable food, local ecosystems, and wild ingredients makes for an inspiring and practical talk, whether you’re a keen forager, foodie, or just curious.
Facebook link here: Wild Capture – wild foods and foraging – NZ
Call the Little River Inn on 325 1007 to book.
GP Clinic for Wairewa/Little River Area
Wednesday 11th June (Book at 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
Okuti Stream Ecology
Sunday 15th June at 10am-1pm
At Okuti Hall, 173 Okuti Valley Road, Little River
Join the Wairewa Mahingakai Catchment Group to find out what’s living in the Okuti Stream.
- Introduction & information on the Okuti River Project
- Electrofishing demonstration
- Catching & identifying stream invertebrates
- Join us for kai & kōrero about the WMKCG, or check out the Okuti River Project
Matariki Celebration
Friday 20th June
At the Little River Inn, Christchurch Akaroa Road.
They’ll mark the Māori New Year with a warm evening of remembrance and reflection. Local astrophotographer Leo Geddes will have his incredible night sky images on display. For more info check out their facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/LittleRiverInnNZ
Little River Gallery – ‘25 Years, celebration’ by various regular artists from over the years.
Until 23rd June
At Little River Art Gallery in the village
Community Planting Day
Sunday the 22nd June at 10:30am to 12:00 noon
At Morice Reserve in Cooptown, opposite BP Transport.
Followed by BBQ and Kai.
Kindly supported by the following organisations: Living Streams Nursery,Little River Riding Club, Little River Wairewa Community Trust, Wairewa Mahinga Daykai Catchment Group
and the BP Water Zone Committee.
Quiz Night
Thursday the 26th June at 6:30pm
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