Events in Taranaki
Please see below for a list of public events in the area. To find out more about any of these events, please contact the event organiser directly, their details are listed at the bottom of each event.
Free Family Swim Day
Where: Opunake High School ground, Longfellow Road
When: Sunday 4th March, 1pm - 4pm
Activities: Free swim at Opunake Community Baths. Four heated covered pools to suit all ages so bring your family for the day.
Contact person: Judith Armstrong, 06 761 8052
Picnic @ The Pa
Where: Urenui Pa, Mokau Road, Taranaki
When: Sunday 4th March, 1pm - 4am
Activities: 3 Bands, family activities, face painting and food stalls.
Contact person: Te Waka McLeod, 06 752 3247
The Kindergarten Long Lunch - Hawera
Where: King Edward Park, Hawera
When: Sunday 4th March, 11am - 1pm
Activities: A shared whanau picnic with the whanau and communities from Hawera, Koromiko, Tawhiti and Patea Kindergartens.
Contact person: Dawn Osman, 06 278 0225
The Kindergarten Long Lunch - Stratford
Where: King Edward Park and Pools, Stratford
When: Sunday 4th March, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Activities: Whanau picnic at King Edward Park and pools, Stratford. We are working alongside the Stratford District Council.
Contact person: Dawn Osman, 06 278 0225 - 027 289 4948
Waitara Family Fun Day
Where: Waitara Central School, Playing Field, Cracroft St.
When: Saturday 3rd March, 12.01pm - 3pm
Activities: A free afternoon of family fun. Face painting, Harakeke, water slide, Ki O rahi, kareaoke, wonky trolleys, Fire Service, YMCA activities, bubble blowing and free BBQ.
Contact person: Marion James, 06 754 6316
The Great New Plymouth Trolley Derby
Where: Cook Street, Marfell, New Plymouth
When: Sunday 4th March, 11am - 4pm
Activities: Go Kart races down Cook Street Hill.
Contact person: Nigel Bates, 06 751 1908 - 021 045 4293
Free Day at the TSB Pools
Where: TSB Pools, Cnr Miranda and Page Streets, Stratford
When: Sunday 4th March, 1pm - 3pm
Activities: Free entry to the TSB pools, free sausage sizzle, free bouncy castle, spot prizes
Contact: Sarah Hamilton, 06 765 6099
Garden Delights - Redwood Oaks
Where: Redwood Oaks, 80 King Edward Street,Eltham. Rain venue: All Saints Anglican Church, Eltham
When: Sunday 4th March 2pm - 3pm
Activities: Performance of dance and music in a lovely garden setting
Contact: Jane Roseman, 06 7527743
KOOL KIDS
Where: STRATFORD BAPTIST CHURCH, 74 Portia Street, Stratford 4332
When: Sunday 4th March, 10:45am - 12pm
Activities: Stories, games and activities.
Contact person: Pauline Burgess, 06 765 5878
