New Flax Weaving Studio opens in Ruakaka
Nga Taonga Maori is a new raranga (flax weaving) co-operative workshop and studio, which opened on Saturday 4th December at 3pm with a powhiri and kapahaka in what was formally the garden and hardware shop at 458 Marsden Point Rd., Ruakaka.
“Our aim is to get something in place to pass on this matauranga (knowledge) for tamariki (children) so that these taonga (treasures) will never be lost”, said Hannah Carrington. Read more
Kayaking the Ruakaka Estuary
October Long Weekend – a big high was predicted, and a morning high tide – perfect conditions for a paddle in the Ruakaka Estuary and wildlife reserve. Simon Ellison lives in a small cottage on the estuary in Princes St. From this location he hires kayaks, we rang him and made sure he had a double kayak waiting for us. 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
Tide’s Out – Bream Bay Fun Run and Walk – 5km/10km
Sunday 14 November 9am
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
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
Celebrate the end of the Drought!
At moments like these you need more than a Mintie!
The drought has been tough – but you have survived – it time to celebrate life!
You are invited to a free drought busting dinner on the 25th June 6:30pm at the Ruakaka Recreation Center -Takutai Pl -Ruakaka Read more
Fairy Terns in Bream Bay
The Fairy Tern Charitable Trust is trying to raise awareness and money to help this critically endangered species. Some of these birds nest and feed in Waipu and Ruakaka Wildlife Sanctuaries.
[Gallery not found]With a population of less than 40 birds including just 10-12 breeding pairs the New Zealand fairy tern Tara-iti is New Zealand’s rarest endemic breeding bird.
Ruakaka Spring Flower Show and Garden Visits
The Marsden Bay Garden Club is once again organising a local community event, this time it is the Spring Flower Show & Garden Visits.  There will also be plant, produce & craft stalls, patchwork quilt display and a superb cafe.
At Ruakaka Memorial Hall Cnr Sandford Road & SH1, Ruakaka
Friday 30th October 1-30pm – 4pm
Saturday 31st October 10am – 2-30p.m.
Garden Visits – Saturday Only. Passes & Maps availble at hall.
Entry :- $2.00 per person. Children Free
For more Information contact :-
Maureen Donaldson 09 432 0586
Noeline Willis 09 432 8303.
