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The NZ Festival of Bodyart
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This unique event fosters, promotes and extends the development of new art-forms throughout New Zealand.
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Location:
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Taupo
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Type:
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Festivals
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Dates:
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19 Jan 2009
- 21 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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NZ Body Art
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Web:
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bodyartawards.co.nz
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Hikurangi Country Market
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Come join the fun Hikurangi Town Centre. Arts, Crafts, Plants etc. 8.00 am till 12 noon.
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Location:
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Hikurangi
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Type:
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Community
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Dates:
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14 Nov 2009
- 27 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Paulette Crowther
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Phone:
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09 433 8537
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Wonderland: The Magic of the Rose at Auckland Museum
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The exhibition unravels the fascinating lineage of this flower family
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Location:
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Auckland
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Type:
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General
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Dates:
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04 Dec 2009
- 14 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Joanna Kelly
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Phone:
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09 368 4180
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Project Jonah Whale Rescue Medic Course
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Project Jonah is holding a number of Medic Courses around New Zealand. The day long courses are designed to teach everything you need to know in the event of a whale stranding.
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Location:
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Various
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Type:
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Workshops/Short Courses
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Dates:
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12 Dec 2009
- 31 Dec 2010
(unconfirmed)
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Contact:
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Nicola Thompson
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Phone:
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09 302 3106
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Web:
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projectjonah.org.nz
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POU TAHARUA : The Flagstaff Exhibition
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Historic pieces of the Flagstaff cut down by Hoke Heke brought together at Russell Museum in an important exhibition for the summer 2009 - 2010. A once only exhibition.
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Location:
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Bay of Islands
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Type:
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General
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Dates:
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14 Dec 2009
- 14 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Marsha Davis
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Phone:
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064 9 403 7701
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Web:
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russellmuseum.org.nz
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WAITAHA: NGA AHI KAA “ LIGHTING THE FIRES OF THE SACRED MEMORIES”
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WAITAHA: NGA AHI KAA “ LIGHTING THE FIRES OF THE SACRED MEMORIES” - 19th Dec 2009 to March 30
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Location:
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Kurow
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Type:
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Arts & Crafts
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Dates:
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19 Dec 2009
- 30 Mar 2010
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Note: 19th Dec 2009 to March 30
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Contact:
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carron costems
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Phone:
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03 4360 950
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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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Summerdaze Festival
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The Summerdaze Festival is a month-long fun-filled programme of events to entertain locals and visitors to the Queenstown Lakes district.
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Location:
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Arrowtown
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Type:
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Festivals
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Dates:
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31 Dec 2009
- 31 Dec 2010
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Contact:
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Nicole Fairweather
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Phone:
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034432700
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Web:
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summerdaze.co.nz
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Bay Of Islands Arts Festival 2010
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Presenting Fourteen Fabulous acts, eleven New Zealand and four international at the 2010 Bay of Islands Arts Festival...
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Location:
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Kerikeri
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Type:
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Festivals
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Dates:
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20 Jan 2010
- 28 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Daniel Manning
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Web:
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boiartsfestival.co.nz
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Bay of Islands Arts Festival
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Presenting Fourteen Fabulous acts, eleven New Zealand and four international at the 2010 Bay of Islands Arts Festival.
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Location:
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Bay of Islands
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Type:
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Festivals
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Dates:
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29 Jan 2010
- 28 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Bay of Islands Arts festival
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Phone:
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09 407 9055
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Web:
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boiartsfestival.co.nz
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2XU Stroke & Stride
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The world’s most popular swimrun series.
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Location:
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Auckland
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Type:
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Sporting
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Dates:
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10 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Craig Browne
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Phone:
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+64 9 8157107
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Web:
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swimrun.org
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French Film Festival 2010
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The festival will include a selection of contemporary French Films accross a variety of genres. Whether you can speak French or not, these films are sure to entertain.
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Location:
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Various
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Type:
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Festivals
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Dates:
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10 Feb 2010
- 28 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Pauline Foucher
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Phone:
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04 802 7779
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Web:
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frenchfilmfestival.co.nz/
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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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Romantic Valentine's Day Dinner at Tatler
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Romantic dinner to celebrate Valentine's Day with your special loved one.
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Location:
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Queenstown
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Type:
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Wine and Food
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Dates:
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13 Feb 2010
- 14 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Jo Weir
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Phone:
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027 457 3023
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Web:
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tatler.co.nz
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The Harvest Music Food & Wine Festival
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Music Food & Wine
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Location:
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Morrinsville
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Type:
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Festivals
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Dates:
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13 Feb 2010
(unconfirmed)
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Contact:
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Cathy Balvert
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Phone:
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07 8895575
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Web:
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morrinsvillenz.co.nz
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Botany Town Centre Summer Fun Run and Walk
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The 2010 Botany Town Centre Summer Fun Run and Walk is an event for all ages and abilities. The 5km and 10km routes are flat and on tarmac. The start and finish is inside BTC's Town Square
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Location:
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Manukau
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Type:
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Sport
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Dates:
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14 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Frank Clarke
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Phone:
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299 7971
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Web:
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peoplestri.com
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Tainui Waka Kapa Haka Festival
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This event provides the unique opportunity to experience live the very best senior Maori performing arts groups from throughout the Tainui Waka region.
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Location:
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Hamilton
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Type:
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Cultural
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Dates:
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14 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Craig Muntz
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Phone:
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07 853 6563
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Web:
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tainuihaka.org.nz
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History In A Bottle
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A Lifetime of Collecting by Hilda McCarroll
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Location:
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Matakohe
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Type:
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Community/General
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Dates:
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17 Feb 2010
- 17 Aug 2010
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Contact:
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Colleen Glass
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Phone:
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09 431 7417
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Web:
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kaurimuseum.co.nz
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National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand 2010 Tour
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The National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand commences their 2010 Summer Course in Dunedin 12th Feb followed by a concert tour of Otago and Southland.
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AMOUR FANTASTIQUE - The Musical
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Feel yourself transported ... to romantic PARIS, with a glittering variety of quality music pieces. Here powerful classical meets lively modern music styles; by local French composer.
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Location:
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Auckland
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Type:
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Music
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Dates:
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18 Feb 2010
- 21 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Amour Fantastique
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Phone:
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021 312 047
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Web:
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amourfan.com
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Top Gear Live 2010 World Tour
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Following the 2009 sell out World Tour, the Top Gear crew have been hard at work getting new ideas together into a huge new Top Gear Live show.
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Location:
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Auckland
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Type:
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Sporting
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Dates:
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18 Feb 2010
- 21 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Top Gear Live
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Phone:
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09 531 5524
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Web:
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topgearlive.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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M-I-A Wakefest 2010
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M-I-A Wakeboarding present M-I-A Wakefest from the 19th - 21th of Feb at Whakamaru Domain, Mangakino, Lake Maraetei
Main acts: Concord Dawn, dDub, sonz of zion ...
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Location:
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Mangakino
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Type:
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Festivals
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Dates:
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19 Feb 2010
- 21 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Nadine Pilz
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Phone:
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02102540124
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Web:
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m-i-a.co.nz
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Pathways
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An exhibition of paintings in mixed media based on an inner spiritual journey
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Location:
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Whangarei
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Type:
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Arts & Crafts
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Dates:
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19 Feb 2010
- 05 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Moira Pagan
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Phone:
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09 436 4445
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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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Nudie Foodies Sounds Adventure
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Cruise nude on the MV Odyssea in Marlborough Sounds, returning for dinner in the garden at Wai-natur Naturist Park, Wairau Valley.
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Location:
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Marlborough Sounds
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Type:
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General
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Dates:
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19 Feb 2010
- 21 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Kay Hannam
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Phone:
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+6435722681
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Web:
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naturist.co.nz
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Splore 2010
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It happens only every second summer and is renowned for integrating and showcasing all creative disciplines into one weekend that delights, surprises and stimulates the senses of its audience!
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Location:
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Auckland
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Type:
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Festivals
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Dates:
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19 Feb 2010
- 21 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Penny Powell
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Phone:
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09 846 1612
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Web:
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loop.co.nz
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New Balance Great Lake Relay
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The New Balance Great Lake Relay is re-known as the ultimate team building event based on one of the most pictureisque courses in the world.
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Location:
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Taupo
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Type:
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Sports
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Dates:
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20 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Mark Simmonds
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Phone:
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07 378 0455
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Web:
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eventpromotions.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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Waimarino A&P Show
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Home to one of New Zealands oldest grandstands, and with Mt Ruapehu as a stunning backdrop, the historic town of Raetihi will host the 99th Waimarino A&P show on the 20th and 21st of February 2010.
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Location:
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Raetihi
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Type:
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Sporting
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Dates:
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20 Feb 2010
- 21 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Robyn Hodder
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Phone:
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06 385 4131
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Web:
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raetihi.com
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Nude Golf International
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Nude Golf International on the scenic Wairau Valley Golf Course in Marlborough. Experience the exhilaration of playing 100% Raw in Wairau Valley, Marlborough. Register online. Contact Kay re accomm.
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Location:
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Wairau Valley
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Type:
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Sport
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Dates:
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22 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Kay Hannam
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Phone:
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+6435722681
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Web:
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naturist.co.nz
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2XU Stroke & Stride
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The world’s most popular swimrun series.
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Location:
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Auckland
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Type:
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Sporting
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Dates:
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24 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Craig Browne
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Phone:
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+64 9 8157107
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Web:
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swimrun.org
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Alpine Epic - NZ 2010 - Mountain Bike Stage Race
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New Zealand's XC Stage Race Mt Somers to Tekapo.
5 Stage Mountain Bike race, 4 days, 5 stages, 259kms, 5250m of climbing.
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Location:
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Mt Somers to Tekapo
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Type:
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Sport
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Dates:
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24 Feb 2010
- 27 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Nick Ross
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Phone:
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021 893 378
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Web:
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alpineepic.co.nz
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The TOWER Season of From Here to There 2010 - Dunedin
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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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Dunedin
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Type:
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Entertainment
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Dates:
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25 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Hilaire Carmody
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Phone:
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0800 432 623
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Web:
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nzballet.org.nz
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shapeshifter
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Essential New Zealand Sculpture: Wander at will to view inspiring sculptures set amongst the trees, flowers and stream of the beautiful Civic Gardens, and indoors at TheNewDowse just over the road.
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Location:
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Lower Hutt
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Type:
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Arts & Crafts
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Dates:
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26 Feb 2010
- 21 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Charlotte Hurley
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Phone:
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045706500
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Web:
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shapeshifter.org.nz
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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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Mercury Bay Art Escape Coromandel Peninsula NZ
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Free self drive art tour of open art studios around Mercury Bay over 2 long weekends in Feb /Mar. See the best in Coromandel arts & meet the artists. Art for sale, music & associated art events.
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Location:
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Mercury Bay
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Type:
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Arts & Crafts
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Dates:
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26 Feb 2010
- 07 Mar 2010
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Contact:
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Dave Fowell
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Phone:
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+64 7 866 5109
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Web:
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mercurybayartescape.com/
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Waikato Times Food and Wine Festival
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A prestigious epicurean event nestled amongst the roses at Hamilton Gardens!
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Location:
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Hamilton
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Type:
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Wine and Food
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Dates:
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27 Feb 2010
- 28 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Bernadette Kirkham
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Phone:
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07 849 6180
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Web:
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waikatotimes.co.nz
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Esplanade Day
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Palmerston North's Esplanade Gardens will be bursting with activity at the annual free Esplanade Day community gala.
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Location:
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Palmerston North
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Type:
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Entertainment
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Dates:
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28 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Esplanade Day
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Web:
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manawatunz.co.nz
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EKETAHUNA CARNIVAL AND TUG OF WAR
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Eketahuna Kiwi Carnival and Tug of War takes place 28th February 2010 commencing at 0930am. There will also be various stalls, vintage cars, medieval jousting, a treasure hunt to name a few.
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Location:
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Eketahuna
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Type:
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Community Events
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Dates:
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28 Feb 2010
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Contact:
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Terry Carew
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Phone:
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06 375 8686
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The TOWER Season of From Here to There 2010 - Invercargill
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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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Invercargill
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Type:
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Entertainment
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Dates:
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28 Feb 2010
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 |
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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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