The weekends in March will see Pauanui come alive.

With an array of activities from an international golf test match to glow worm tours,  paintball brawls, target shooting tournaments, poker tournament and the jazz picnic . Get your teams together, register and head down to Pauanui for a weekend of fantastic experiences and loads of fun.

For details on events in Pauanui check out the website

Ingrid

This year's Children's Day is Sunday 6 March 2011 and the theme is "Love and Affection".
New Zealand's Children's Day is a national, non-commercial day to celebrate how special and important our children are. There will be free activities and entertainment, don't forget your picnic lunch and sunscreen

capsthames@capshauraki.co.nz

An arts trail set in NZ's most stunning location!

The volcanic, beautiful but remote Coromandel Peninsula, long a destination for outdoor enthusiasts intent on hiking, fishing, and bathing, has also attracted a population of permanent and part-time residents; musicians, sculptors, painters and crafts folk, whose life-style and products expand the region's attractions.

eggsentric@xtra.co.nz

Concert morcom@xtra.co.nz,

70km of MTB ecstasy!

Fantastic mountain biking festival. Three rides available - 72km marathon; 40km hard core off-road; 24km introductory.

All catered for - elite to beginners. Fantastic fun day even if you are not riding - very friendly crowd! Limited number of riders on some courses - dont miss out.

Indiana Jones’ style Adventure Race

The ARC 24 is a 24 hour adventure race for teams of 4 people
The ARC 12 is a 12 Hour Adventure race designed for teams of 2 or 4 people.

Disciplines include sea kayaking, mountain biking, trekking, navigation and regaining, rifle shooting, mine exploration, rope work and special mystery activities.

The Hyundai Pro Longboard Tour is where it is at for New Zealand longboarders. Contested over six divisions (Open Men and Women, Junior Men, Over 40s, Over 50s and SUP), this tour has created its own style and atmosphere.

Check out one of the events scattered throughout the country.

All events are open for anyone to enter with heaps of spot prizes and giveaways for everyone.

A week of old fashion fun for all the family!

Focusing on yesteryear with a lineup of events for everyone. With over 20 heritage themed events ranging from the heritage film festival to fashion through the Decades, old fashion trolley derby races, a heritage golf Tournament, heritage homes and gardens tours, cafe crawl as well as the heritage fair and much more.

Held in the popular seaside holiday resort of Whangamata, the 5 day festival celebrates the music, culture, fashion, music, hot rods, motorbikes, dancing, dragsters and  scooters of this golden era.The festival has grown from 4,000 to over 70,000 people since its inception 10 years ago. This makes it one of the largest events of its kind in the world. All proceeds raised are donated to emergency services in the area. Come along and enjoy all the non stop action!

A range of other family related activities like a drive in movie, Low Brow art competition, Nostalgia Golf tournament, 60's style longboard competition, and the ever popular Hop Idol and a Nostalgia fair.The result is a colourful extravaganza showcasing rock n roll culture, set against the back drop of one of New Zealands iconic seaside towns, and unparalleled anywhere in New Zealand. Most importantly, the festival is a community event, with all proceeds going towards the various Water Safety organisations which support the seaside town.

The Moehau - 66km Multisport race. Set in the shadow of the Moehau the race includes Sea kayaking, mountain biking and off road running. The race is open to individuals and teams of up to 4 people.
Moehau Tri – 54km Off road Triathlon. Includes a 1.5km 0cean swim at Waitete Bay, 12km Off road run and 36km of mountain biking.

The Echo Walking Festival is about experiencing the fantastic walks that the Southern Coromandel and Kaimai Ranges have to offer.

People are encouraged to explore these hidden gems with a programme of walks that showcase historic gold mining trails, stunning scenery and native flora and fauna.

In addition to the guided walks, each town has many more "freedom walks".

To register for any of the walks, please contact Information Centres in Katikati, Waihi, Paeroa or Te Aroha. Or pick up your copy of the Echo Walking Festival Brochure that outlines the details of each walk.  This can be found at each town’s Information Centre’s or www.echowalkfest.org.nz

New Zealands second biggest fishing contest.

The 2011 Competition will again be held during the 14 - 16 April 2011 with the briefing on Wednesday 6.30pm, April 13.

Checkout the website for more details.

Held as part of the five event Anaconda Adventure Race International Series, brings you all that is great about being outdoors + active and rolls it into an event that everyone can be part of.

Taking place in and around the iconic township to Waihi at the base of The Coromandel, the Anaconda Adventure Race New Zealand (AARNZ) will take you on an unforgettable adventure from the coast at Waihi Beach to the rim of the mighty Martha Mine and our spectacular finish line in central Waihi. Along the way you will run along remote rocky coastlines, along cliff tops and down hidden beaches; mountain bike along rolling single track and quaint country roads; paddle on a scenic inland waterway and swimming in one of the most picturesque bays imaginable.

Combine all this with an adventure expo with plenty of kids entertainment, sponsors stands, race commentary, event bar, food and more all at the Adventure Expo in Waihi and you are set for an awesome weekend. This is one hell of an event.

TBA    Over three weekends

Brush off those old gum boots, grab the tractor and head for Hahei beaches famous Tractor bash- Bring the whole family.

This is your big moment to parade the family heirloom around the streets of Hahei showing off to the thousands of like minded tractor nuts.

Don`t miss the event of the year-Register Your tractor now!