Joyful and Triumphant to be performed in Whangarei by Bogwood Productions
Bogwood Productions Latest News
Just to confirm that the Old Library Building has been booked from 12th June-4th July for our season of Robert Lord’s classic New Zealand play Joyful and Triumphant. Which does not necessarily mean that those wll be the performance dates. But it will be a three-week season within those dates and subject to confirmation.Auditions are likely to be held at the Old Library early March and we will be looking for 5 women and 2 men. We are delighted that Kelly Johnson will again be directing.
What next after a prize winning Garden Centre
Story by Hannah Spyksma
After selling Mangawhai’s award winning Naja Garden Centre barely 18 months ago, local business veterans, Natalie and Jac Spyksma have just announced the opening of their latest venture.
The couple have opened a business in Langs Beach, providing two or three day fully catered walking adventures for small groups. Read more
Waipu Caledonian Games – Clan Maclean elected to Host 2010
The Clan Maclean Association of New Zealand is thrilled to have been chosen as the Host Clan for the 139th Highland Games of the Waipu Caledonian Society on New Year’s Day 2010. Read more
Waipu’s (in)famous Music Hall
The famously acclaimed music hall under the chairmanship of Mr James Edge begins tomorrow night.
The 5 performances have sold out, so only those lucky enough to have tickets will be enthralled by the 50 local stars who will dazzle and astound you with surprisingly unforgettable acts. Large cast and full orchestra under the firm direction of Mr Lachlan McLean, and a lavish, three-course dinner – be prepared for an evening of Rollicking Good Fun.
Be warned: the entertainment may not be deemed suitable for minors, feeble-minded puritans or the faint of heart! Read more
Waipu has Alpacas
The small Northland village of Waipu is known for many things, and those of you who keep your eyes open may have seen Alpacas in some of the paddocks.
I have just found out about Kandiah Alpacas who breed them, and also have a farmstay where you can stay and enjoy the Alpacas inquistive nature, and a touch of Bream Bay Country life.
Movember Whisky and Whiskers Night raises just under $1000.00
Four whiskeys were tasted and to confirm what everyone knows in Waipu, the winner was to no one’s surprise the grand master on whisky himself – Fraser Simm.
The following were then shaved – Greg, Trevor, Bert, Terry, Dave, with Dick Scotland raising the most money with the determined steely help of Racheal from Pernod Ricard.
Length of time people had had their beards varied from 2 – 35 years.
Thanks to our main sponsor Pernod Ricard and the Waipu Off License.
Prizes included the exquisite wood turned quake tasting bowls
made by Allan McKenzie and Coke packs.
Waipu Movember Prize giving:
Tuesday the 1st of December at the Waipu RSA on Nova Scotia Drive.
Start 7.00 PM , Meals from 5.30PM
Bring the whole family. As well as the men’s competition there is the best fake moustache for the ladies and Children. See you all there for a fun night out. Guest MC, Prizes and raffles.
New Convenience Store at Marsden Cove
Marina View Store
Kathy Pantling and Gary have opened a brand new convenience store at The Marsden Cove Marina in One Tree Point, it is open 7 days a week selling groceries, newspapers and Magazines as well as
- yummy New Zealand Natural scooped Ice cream
- fresh espresso coffee
- freshly baked bread
- slices, cakes and pies
- we also hire out DVDs.
Many locals and boaties have already become regular customers as have some local refinery workers… worth a look.
Langs Beach Lodge – walking adventures
Bream Bay has a new tourist accommodation which focuses on walkers …
Langs Beach Lodge has been developed by the former owners of the successful Naja Garden Centre in Mangawhai Natalie and Jac Spyksmas.  They are offering their lovely home as an accommodation base for 2-3 day short break walking adventures. Natalie and Jac are both keen walkers themselves, they appreciate and enjoy the sense of camaraderie and wellbeing that having an adventure like this creates. Over the last 18 months, they have enjoyed walks in Europe, Japan and New Zealand. Read more
World Famous in Waipu – who is it?
2009 Waipu Calendar
Sue Welford and Maggie Wistrand have been hard at it preparing the 2010 Waipu Calendar.
It is entitled World Famous in Waipu – who will be on it???
Come along to the launch at 7.30pm at the Waipu RSA on 17 October to find out.
Meals available from 6pm everyone welcome.
A Kiwi Pilgrimage..
Rachel and her husband live in Minneap0lis and “We are moving to New Zealand for a year to become hikers and celebrate the married/no kids years.”
I met them walking along Uretiti Beach near Waipu in Northland,  with packs Рthey are have come from Cape Reinga on Te Ara Roa - The Long Pathway which is a walk the length of  New Zealand.
Kia Kaha, Kia ora – be strong, go well!
