Visit of Clan Chief Nears
The visit to New Zealand by Sir Lachlan Maclean, the 28th Chief of Clan Maclean is now less than a month away. Sir Lachlan will arrive in Auckland on 17 November and will also visit Hamilton, Waipu, Napier and Hastings before his departure on 23 November. Read more
White Ribbon Motorcycle Ride to Mangawhai
Support the White Ribbon Motorcycle Ride to raise awareness against domestic violence
In 2010 the White Ribbon Ride will visit over 40 communities throughout the North Island with more than 200 riders taking part. At each destination riders will be met with events, rallies, sausage sizzles, forums and hakas – all designed to promote the anti-violence message in their communities. Any bikers are welcome to join the ride for as long or as short a distance as they are able – the only stipulation is that they are licensed and there is no wearing of any patches or affiliated colours. Read more
Markets in Waipu and Bream Bay
Waipu Street Market
Markets are hot at present, people like to buy local, a lot of people like to make some extra money by having a stall, and they are great community events – you get to catch up with friends.
Latest news about our local markets
In Waipu we have the monthly Saturday market, the newer Sunday Market, the long weekend street market and the Antiques and Collectables Fair. In Ruakaka the Sunday market there celebrates its first year this month and two other markets have changed hands
For dates of local markets – check out our Google Calendar Read more
St Francis – Animal Blessing Service at Ruakaka
Annual St Francis Day and Animal Blessing Service
Sunday, October 3rd at 10:30 am
St Paul’s, Ruakaka (next to St John’s) in the hall
Guest speaker this year will be Jacqui Walsh, Education Officer of the SPCA, Whangarei, and she will be accompanied by one of their animals, which will be a surprise to us all (as in , no decision had been made at edition time as to what she would bring!)
Each animal’s owner will be given a small packet of treats with the Prayer of St Francis enclosed as a keepsake. Read more
Waipu Walkathon 7 November
Get on your walking shoes – a good training opportunity for next weekends Bream Bay Fun Run and Walk.
Sunday 7th November Registration 12 noon at Waipu Hall
Ready Set Go at 1.00 pm
Entry Fee $5 each or 10 per family (children must be accompanied by an adult)
- BBQ Sausages
- Free Tea, Coffee
- Juice or Water
- Lots of Fun and great spot prizes
Waipu Public Hall Committee Fundraiser
Ably supported by Waipu Lions and other Generous Sponsors
Tide’s Out – Bream Bay Fun Run and Walk – 5km/10km
Get your walking and running shoes out – its that time of year again for the Bream Bay Run Run and walk. Lots of fun for the family, spot prizes, sausage sizzle, live music raffles and more. Read more
Waipu helping out – CANTERBURY EARTHQUAKE FUNDRAISER
It could happen to any town, next time it could be Waipu – a chance to lend a hand to Christchurch.
A small group of women gathered today in the Waipu Deli to organise this event – let’s get behind them and see what we can do to support Christchurch.
Canterbury Earthquake Fundraiser in Waipu
SUNDAY 19TH September 3-9PM
WAIPU CORONATION HALL Read more
Fashion Fiesta at the Ruakaka races
Celebrating its 4th anniversary the LJ Hooker Fashion Fiesta at the Ruakaka Races on Saturday September 11 is an opportunity for people to dress up for the races – whether they want to enter into the competition or not.
2009 Category winners
The Fashion Fiesta heats will take place between the 10 horse races, in a large marquee, set-up especially for the fashion catwalk.
There are five categories, which include Women 40 & Over, Women Under 40, Men 18 and Over, Young Teens Under 18, and Children aged 5 – 12.
A new innovation this year is a local design award, selected from those race day outfits entered in the fashion fiesta competition that have been designed by Northlanders.
The Supreme Award winner (chosen from the winners of the three adult categories) will gain automatic entry into the Prix de Fashion regional finals at the Ellerslie races next March, in addition to a $1500 gift voucher from Steve Haywood Master Jeweller.
Entry to the fashion competition is free – you can register on the day up till 11.30am or contact the Club for an entry form beforehand.
There is also a prize for the Best Hat – selected from the public – so you don’t have to enter to be a winner.
A $5 gate entry charge applies with the gates opening at 10.30am. The first race is at 11.20am Saturday 11 September
See www.ruakakaracing.co.nz for more information
Girls Night out in Waipu
Whether you are a cougar or a pussycat, put on your glad rags and join the fun. BYO – they will have juice, water, coffee, tea and a light supper.
Kathy Worthy writes: Local radio station Radiowaves, have to raise money for relicensing and changing all of our advertising due to our new frequency. This means we are in serious money making mode and these photos from a friend Arnie Belize sent me her latest lot of pics got me talking and before I knew it everyone thought we should have one and ….as they say the rest is history. Read more
Winter news from the Waipu Caledonian Society
email Wayne to get the Caledonian email list directly – here is a summary of the latest email
2011 Games Host Clan – Clan MacLean chief to visit Waipu – Volunteers for Games – International Highland Games – Tartan Week Read more
