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Pleasant Point Rail Car
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Runs daily on the hour. Jump on the Railcar and step back in time.
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Location:
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Pleasant Point
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Type:
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Children/School Holiday
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Dates:
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26 Dec 2009
- 28 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Pleasant Point Railway
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Phone:
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+64 3 614 8323
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Valentining
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A night of Live Music with six individually talented performers. Plus a Gourmet BBQ prepared by our own Chef.Our premises are licenced - No BYO. An Outdoor event with dance floor.
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Location:
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Timaru
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Type:
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Music
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Dates:
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13 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Dave Denize
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Phone:
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027 4 665 962
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Festival of Flowers
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A floral celebration of the Garden City with exhibitions, lectures and workshops, floral displays, competitions, all to be held in Christchurch's cultural precinct.
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Location:
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Christchurch
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Type:
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Festivals
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Dates:
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19 Feb 2010
- 15 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Festival of Flowers
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Phone:
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(03) 365 5403
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Web:
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festivalofflowers.co.nz
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Brazier Properties Girls on Bikes
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The event is a women specific cycling event designed as an introduction to mass participation road cycling events. The courses offered will cater for every level of cyclist, first time to elite.
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Location:
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Methven
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Type:
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Sport
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Dates:
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19 Feb 2010
- 21 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Pete Halligan
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Phone:
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03 578 9700
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Web:
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girlsonbikes.co.nz
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Mobilehome Extravaganza
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The biggest Mobilehome Show in New Zealand. A must attend event for buyers and sellers.
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Location:
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Ashburton
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Type:
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Community/General
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Dates:
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20 Feb 2010
- 21 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Murray & Bev Meadows
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Phone:
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027 410 0042
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Outrageous Night Out with Robyn Malcolm
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The event is in conjunction with Girls’ on Bikes
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Location:
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Methven
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Type:
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Entertainment
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Dates:
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20 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Karen Blacklow
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Phone:
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03 303 3151
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Rakaia Salmon Fishing Competiton
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The Rakaia Salmon Fishing Competition is an annual event held in late February. Great prizes to be won.
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Location:
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Rakaia
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Type:
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Sport
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Dates:
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26 Feb 2010
- 28 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Robyn Jackson
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Phone:
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03 302 7257
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Web:
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rakaiasalmon.co.nz
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The TOWER Season of From Here to There 2010 - Christchurch
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The journey begins here.
Take a leap into the extraordinary with the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s TOWER Season of From Here to There, featuring three stylish, spirited and sensual works of dance.
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Location:
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Christchurch
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Type:
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Entertainment
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Dates:
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04 Mar 2010
- 06 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Hilaire Carmody
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Phone:
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(04) 3819017
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Web:
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nzballet.org.nz
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NZ House & Garden Tours 2010
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Step foot into New Zealand’s most captivating homes. During March 2010, some of New Zealand’s most inspiring homes will open their doors in support of a worthy cause.
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Location:
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Christchurch
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Type:
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House & Garden
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Dates:
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05 Mar 2010
- 26 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Kate Laurence
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Phone:
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09 909 6864
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Waipara Valley Wine and Food Celebration
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Enjoy the Waipara Valley Wine & Food Celebration each February in the historic Glenmark Church grounds.
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Location:
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Waipara
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Type:
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Wine and Food
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Dates:
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06 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Richard Murchison
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Phone:
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03 3146088
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Web:
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waiparawine.co.nz
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Chinese Lantern Festival
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Celebrating the Chinese Year of the Tiger in 2010, Victoria Square comes alive with amazing performances and lit lantern designs throughout the park and Avon River.
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Location:
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Christchurch
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Type:
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Festivals
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Dates:
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06 Mar 2010
- 07 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Asia NZ
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Phone:
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04 471 2320
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Web:
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asianz.org.nz/
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Moana Whenua
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A celebration of Aotearoa through creativity Deanna Gracie invites you to her exhibition of artworks created in beauty and with sheer joy….
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Location:
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Christchurch
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Type:
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Arts & Crafts
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Dates:
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07 Mar 2010
- 15 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Deanna Gracie
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Phone:
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03 3882596
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Web:
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Deanna.co.nz
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Ellerslie International Flower Show
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Ellerslie International Flower Show is New Zealand's premier week-long Garden Party in Christchurch's North Hagley Park.
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Location:
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Christchurch
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Type:
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Arts & Gardens
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Dates:
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10 Mar 2010
- 14 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Ellerslie International Flower Show
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Phone:
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03 941 8999
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Web:
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ellerslieflowershow.co.nz
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Al Di Meola with World Sinfonia
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Legendary guitarist, Al Di Meola is bringing his 6-piece Latin Jazz Fusion band World Sinfonia to our shores in March 2010.
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Location:
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Christchurch
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Type:
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Music
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Dates:
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19 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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General Inquiries James Hay Theatre
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Phone:
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03 366 8899
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Hawarden A & P Show
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A wide range of Events, Trade & Entries including Horses, Sheep, Cattle, Donkeys, Photography, Art Craft, Food, Cooking demonstrations, Childrens Entertainment, Static Displays, Stalls, competitions.
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Location:
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Hawarden
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Type:
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Community Events
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Dates:
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20 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Thea McTeigue
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Phone:
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03 314 2297
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Web:
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hawardenshow.co.nz
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South Island Workingmen's Club Fishing Tournament
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Ashburton Club & M.S.A are celebrating their 125th Year Jubilee. This is one on the many events which are part of it.
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Location:
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Ashburton
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Type:
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Sport
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Dates:
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26 Mar 2010
- 27 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Mike Crequer
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Phone:
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03 307 9840
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NZDBA National Dragon Boat Championships
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Adult teams (corporates and sports clubs) compete for the title of Champion of Champion on Saturday. Then on Sunday, all NZ Secondary Schools repeat the process to find the top school team.
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Location:
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Ashburton
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Type:
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Sport
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Dates:
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27 Mar 2010
- 28 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Noel Anderton
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Phone:
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03 358 1633
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Web:
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nzdba.co.nz/
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Arrowsmith Thee Ride & Arrowsmith Thee Run
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Arrowsmith Thee Ride consists of a 42km MTB ride/race on Mt Arrowsmith Station that starts and finishes at the woolshed. New: Arrowsmith Thee Run 42km offroad marathon "any tougher & it would rust".
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Location:
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Methven
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Type:
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Sport
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Dates:
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27 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Simon Hampton
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Phone:
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03 302 1822
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Web:
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multisportevents.co.nz
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World Ploughing Championships
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A Four Day Event involving over 30 countries and 60 ploughers. Also incorporating the New Zealand Finals.
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Location:
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Ashburton
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Type:
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Sport
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Dates:
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01 Apr 2010
- 05 Apr 2010
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Contact:
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Alan D Begg
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Phone:
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+64 3 302 3837
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Web:
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nzplough2010.co.nz
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The NZ International Jazz and Blues Festival
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The New Zealand International Jazz and Blues Festival is the largest combined jazz and blues festival in New Zealand.
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Location:
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Christchurch
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Type:
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Music
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Dates:
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05 Apr 2010
- 13 Apr 2010
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Contact:
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The NZ International Jazz and Blues Festival
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Phone:
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03 377 2365
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Web:
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jazzfestivalnz.com
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57th World Ploughing Contest
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The 57th World Ploughing Contest,hosted by the New Zealand Ploughing Association Inc,will be held on the Mid-Canterbury farm of J.F.Ridge & Sons.
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Location:
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Methven
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Type:
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General
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Dates:
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14 Apr 2010
- 18 Apr 2010
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Contact:
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Sandy Redmond
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Phone:
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(03) 302 8775
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Web:
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comsol.net.nz
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NZ Plough 2010
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The 57th World Ploughing Contest will be held in Methven where the New Zealand Ploughing Assn will host competitors from 30 countries.
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Location:
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Methven
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Type:
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Community/General
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Dates:
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14 Apr 2010
- 18 Apr 2010
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Contact:
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Sandy Redmond
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Phone:
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(03) 302 8775
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Web:
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nzplough2010.co.nz
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Mt Somers Classic Mountain Bike Race
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The Mountain Bike race is on again. Great spot prizes up for grabs. The event is suitable for all mountain bike riders experienced and first timers. We have added an extra class 55yrs + in both rides.
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Location:
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Mt Somers
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Type:
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Sport
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Dates:
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18 Apr 2010
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Contact:
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Barry McLauchlan
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Phone:
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03 307 0585
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Web:
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mtsomersbikerace.co.nz
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Lions Multiple Districts Convention 2010
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This convention consist of Multiple District 202 governance meetings,the national ceremonies, conference,and social functions for Lions members from all over NZ with a representation from Australia.
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Location:
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Ashburton
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Type:
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General
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Dates:
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19 Apr 2010
- 25 Apr 2010
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Contact:
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Meredith Lowe .
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Phone:
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03 308 0370
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Web:
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lionsclubs.org.nz
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Ashburtons Wheels Week
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WHEELS WEEK is a full week of diverse events based around the common theme of the ‘Wheel’.
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Location:
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Ashburton
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Type:
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Community/General
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Dates:
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01 May 2010
- 09 May 2010
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Contact:
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Avis Kingsland
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Phone:
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03 308 6539
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Web:
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wheelsweek.co.nz
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Methven Big Air
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The return of the Methven Big Air on Saturday 26 Spetember 2009 drew thousands of eager spectators, keen to see big air from top skiers and boarders on the huge 17m snow ramp and high octane action fr
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Location:
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Methven
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Type:
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Sport
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Dates:
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25 Sep 2010
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Contact:
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Karyn Heald
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Phone:
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03 302 9181
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Web:
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methvenbigair.co.nz
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Akaroa French Festival
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Escape to picturesque Akaroa and immerse yourself in French culture, entertainment and romance as you celebrate Akaroa's unique French connection at the Akaroa French Festival.
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Location:
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Akaroa
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Type:
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Festivals
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Dates:
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02 Oct 2010
- 03 Oct 2010
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Contact:
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Akaroa French Fest
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Web:
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frenchfest.co.nz
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Kaikoura Seafest
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Kaikoura's premier festival featuring wine and food from the region, Seafest is an annual celebration of the abundance of the ocean and all it represents for the Kaikoura region.
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Location:
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Kaikoura
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Type:
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Wine and Food
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Dates:
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02 Oct 2010
- 03 Oct 2010
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Contact:
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Kaikoura Seafest
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Phone:
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0800 4 SEAFEST/ 03 319 5641
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Web:
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seafest.co.nz
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Frostbuster 2010
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A four stage multi-sport event based around the Methven foothills. Individual and team categories. Social/Corporate teams category.
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Location:
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Methven
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Type:
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Sport
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Dates:
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27 Nov 2010
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Contact:
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Simon Hampton
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Phone:
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03 302 1822
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Web:
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multisportevents.co.nz
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