Posted by Rosemary on November 14, 2010 · 2 Comments
Its a beautiful spring day in Waipu. The beach is always seductive, but we decided on a day road trip and see what else was on offer. We headed back over the Brynderwyns and turned west – towards the Kauri Coast, but not quite – we are off to explore Sunshine Organics at Maungaturoto, Sahara Restaurant and Community Gardens at Paparoa, the Kaipara Harbour at Pahi Read more
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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
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Detailed Programme of Events 2011
The programme for 2011 will be developed in the next few months. This programme is not yet finalised, but it will give you and idea of what is on offer and where the gaps are. Last years programme is here
For blog posts and photos of Winter@waipu - Click here
Introduction to Winter@waipu Winter@Waipu Previous Years
Winter@Waipu is a community festival – creating a spark in the winter months of energy and creativity
The Heart of Winter@Waipu is our July celebration of Tartan Week - the irrepressible Celtic spirit flys free this week with a celebration of all things gaelic, scottish and tartan. More about TARTAN WEEK – including the history of the event and the programme
In 2011 Winter@waipu begins with the Long Weekend in June and finishes at the end of September
Sunday Night Roasts
The Beachhouse Restaurant in Waipu Cove is once again offering a special on Sunday nights through winter. Phone 09 432 0877 to book
Every Sunday from 1st May to 28th Aug $16.50 per person
for a yummy roast dinner without the fuss. 5pm-8pm |
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Saturday 4 June : 9-1pm
Waipu Street Market
This is great country market in this small Northland village with its unique scottish history – Waipu’s own pipe band will parade at about 11am. If you are interested in having a stall contact Ronnie 09 432 0046
9-1pm Waipu Hall Market
First Saturday of the Month in Waipu Coronation Hall 9-1pm
contact: Sue Martin ph 0274 586-144 email |

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Sunday 5 June 9am – 4pm
Waipu Antiques and Collectables
Hundreds come to this market from all over Northland, stall holders come from near and far with their treasures
Where: Coronation Hall, Waipu
More Info: Leigh Butler 09 432 0059 |
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Sunday 5 June from 2pm
Sweet Sunday Ukulele Jam
Y-not Cafe in Waipu
Bring your ukulele and songs to play plus printed music for sing or play alongs.
Groups, Individuals, adults and children welcome
Book in with proprietors Stormie and Mark at (09) 432 0633
No entry fee, but bring some cash for drinks and indulging in Stormie’s Sunday Sweets
Ukelele Questions to Sandra Bogart
(09) 432-0115 or email seawaipy@gmail.com |
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Sunday 5 June 3pm Giving Thanks:
A Matariki Celebration at Waipu Cemetery
apologies this event
is cancelled this year
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June 10/11 Mid Winter Festival of Flowers
Fantastic flowers and exhibits, spot prizes, all welcome to attend or to enter….
There will be plant, produce and craft stalls, a patchwork quilt display and a refreshment area with real home-baked goodies. “Country Life at its best!”
Friday 12.00-4pm, Saturday 10-3pm
Where: Ruakaka Hall, State Hwy 1, Ruakaka
Price: Gold coin donation
Organised by: Marsden Bay Garden Club
Contacts: Noeline Willis 09 432 8303 ncwillis@xtra.co.nz
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Sunday tba 5pm Traditional Choral Evensong
St Peters Anglican Church, Waipu
Lauchie Mclean will once again be conducting the choir for this winter event, with Opera North and Ian Render as Cantor. |
Join the choir practice at 2pm
All welcome
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Wed 22 June
Ruakaka Races Where the Surf meets the Turf
Ruakaka racecourse is home to Whangarei Racing Club and boasts expansive ocean views and hosts nine meetings per season.
The racing surface has a well-earned reputation as New Zealand’s finest ‘all weather’ track. The reliability of the racing surface makes Ruakaka popular with trainers outside the area who base themselves here during the winter months. Access to the beautiful beach to train on makes the racecourse unique, hence its logo:”Where the turf meets the surf!”
11.40am-4.40 pm approx
Information from Rebecca Swords phone 09 432 7249 Online Here |

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Waipu Boutique Sunday Market & Café
Sunday 10 July
Waipu Coronation Hall 9-1pm contact:
Jo or Bill 0274507377 or email: joandbilly@xtra.co.nz
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Tartan Week in Waipu 1-16 July
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www.waipu-tartan.co.nz
Join Waipu and celebrate
all things tartan
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9-1pm Waipu Hall Market
Saturday 2 July
First Saturday of the Month in Waipu Coronation Hall 9-1pm
contact: Sue Martin ph 0274 586-144 email |

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Sat 16 July Ruakaka Races
Where the Surf meets the Turf
Ruakaka racecourse is home to Whangarei Racing Club and boasts expansive ocean views and hosts nine meetings per season.
The racing surface has a well-earned reputation as New Zealand’s finest ‘all weather’ track. The reliability of the racing surface makes Ruakaka popular with trainers outside the area who base themselves here during the winter months. Access to the beautiful beach to train on makes the racecourse unique, hence its logo: “Where the turf meets the surf!”
11.40am-4.40 pm approx
Information from Rebecca Swords phone 09 432 7249 Online Here |

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Sat 23 July Ruakaka Races
Where the Surf meets the Turf
Ruakaka racecourse is home to Whangarei Racing Club and boasts expansive ocean views and hosts nine meetings per season.
The racing surface has a well-earned reputation as New Zealand’s finest ‘all weather’ track. The reliability of the racing surface makes Ruakaka popular with trainers outside the area who base themselves here during the winter months. Access to the beautiful beach to train on makes the racecourse unique, hence its logo: “Where the turf meets the surf!”
11.40am-4.40 pm approx
Information from Rebecca Swords phone 09 432 7249 Online Here |
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The Bream Bay News Poetry Competition
to be advised
Its on again we decided this was too good a thing to let die.
Email your poems to:breambaynews@xtra.co.nz or post them to The Bream Bay News, RD2, Waipu 0582 before Friday 17 July 2009.
The prize winners will be announced at a special poetry night at Food 45 in Waipu starting 7pm National Poetry Day, Friday 30 July. |
A $50 book voucher prize
or each of three different categories:
- primary school age children
- secondary school students
- adults.
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7pm National Poetry Day in Waipu
date to be advised
Announcement of the winners of the Bream Bay News Poetry Competition.
Bring your favourite poems to read – fun, serious, thoughtful, naughty…
Food 45 by the Four Square in Waipu
Cost: $15 pp‚ for coffee and desert
Bookings: 09 4320323 put your name down at Food 45, so they have an idea of numbers. Contact: Rosemary Neave 09 4321234
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Waipu Boutique Sunday Market & Café
Sunday 14 August
Waipu Coronation Hall 9-1pm contact:
Jo or Bill 0274507377 or email: joandbilly@xtra.co.nz
Stall holders contact Rosie 09 432 0057 or Jane 09 432 1737 |

- Bob and Sylvia – local growers
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5 August Ruakaka Races
Where the Surf meets the Turf
Ruakaka racecourse is home to Whangarei Racing Club and boasts expansive ocean views and hosts nine meetings per season.
The racing surface has a well-earned reputation as New Zealand’s finest ‘all weather’ track. The reliability of the racing surface makes Ruakaka popular with trainers outside the area who base themselves here during the winter months. Access to the beautiful beach to train on makes the racecourse unique, hence its logo:”Where the turf meets the surf!”
11.40am-4.40 pm approx
Information from Rebecca Swords phone 09 432 7249 Online Here |

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Sat. 6 August 9-1pm
Waipu Hall Market
First Saturday of the Month in Waipu Coronation Hall 9-1pm
contact: Sue Martin ph 0274 586-144 email |
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Where the Surf meets the Turf
Ruakaka racecourse is home to Whangarei Racing Club and boasts expansive ocean views and hosts nine meetings per season.
The racing surface has a well-earned reputation as New Zealand’s finest ‘all weather’ track. The reliability of the racing surface makes Ruakaka popular with trainers outside the area who base themselves here during the winter months. Access to the beautiful beach to train on makes the racecourse unique, hence its logo:”Where the turf meets the surf!”
11.40am-4.40 pm approx
Information from Rebecca Swords phone 09 432 7249 Online Here |
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Detailed Programme of Events 2009
For more events in Bream Bay – see the Bream Bay Calendar of Events
For blog posts and photos of Winter@waipu – Click here
Introduction to Winter@waipu Winter@Waipu Previous Years
Winter@Waipu is a community festival
In 2009 Winter@waipu begins with the Long Weekend in June and finishes 1 August
Waipu Winter Wellness - a special programme of events led by Barbara Faust-Heffner including introductory Nordic walking or Pilates, a tramp in the Bryndrwyn Hills, twice weekly fitness class and a pampering evening
GoodGround Children’s Competition
Find the sheep dog’s name Hint: try this website
The competition runs until 30 June
Prize is a meal voucher to the Waipu Pizza Barn
Entry forms at GoodGround Office 3 The Centre Waipu
Email your contact details adn the dog’s name
or post forms to office
Kids under 12 years eligible to enter
Watch for a July Compeition as well!!
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Saturday 30 May: 9-1pm Waipu Street Market
This is great country market in this small Northland village with its unique scottish history – Waipu’s own pipe band will parade at about 11am. If you are interested in having a stall contact Ronnie 09 432 0046 |
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Saturday 30 May: 1-5pm
Circool Circus Presents: … Searching for…?
Celebrating 2 years community circus in Bream Bay
at Waipu Coronation Hall
Workshop and Performance
Workshops: juggling, Diablo, Rola Bola, Acrobatics, Spinning Plate, Tightrope, Globe and much more
Presentation by Circus Kumarani “What is Community Circus?”
Stage show by Circool Circus “…Searching for…?”
+performers and tutors from Whangarei Community Circus
Child $7 Adult $9 Family Pass $25 All are Welcome!
More Information 09 4321773 or 02102777294 |
 Circool Circus, Bream Bay |
Sunday 31 May 9am – 4pm
Waipu Antiques and Collectables
Hundreds come to this market from all over Northland , stall holders come from near and far with their treasures
Where: Coronation Hall, Waipu
More Info: Leigh Butler 09 432 0059 |
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Sunday 31 May 3pm Giving Thanks:
A Matariki Celebration at Waipu Cemetery
To remember and give thanks for those from our community who are buried in the Waipu Cemetery.
We will remember especially those who have died in the past year, as well as honouring others buried there.
Bring some flowers/herbs to put on the graves as a symbol of thanks and remembrance:
Meet at the Hammon Rd Gate 
When Monday 31 May 3pm
More Info: Rosemary Neave 4321234 Peter Dunn 432 0534
This event is part of Matariki Northland Celebrations
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Get Creative
Winter@Waipu Photo Competition
Entries must be printed on photographic paper, and no smaller than 12X15cms. Enter as many photos as you like. Each photo accompanied by an official entry form.
Closing date: 8th July and winners announced 18th July at the Deli-Cafe.
Photos to be left at Waipu Museum.
Judges Decision will be final. Winners will be announced mid August and entries exhibited at Waipu Deli-Café |
3 age groups for entry
Under 12 years
13-18 Years
18 years and over
3 Categories
My Family
Water
Weather
Further information from
Sue Welford 09 4321319
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5/6 June Mid Winter Festival of Flowers
Fantastic flowers and exhibits, spot prizes, all welcome to attend or to enter….
There will be plant, produce and craft stalls, a patchwork quilt display and a refreshment area with real home-baked goodies. “Country Life at its best!”
Friday 5 June 1.30-4pm, Saturday 6 June 10-2.30
Where: Ruakaka Hall, State Hwy 1, Ruakaka
Price: Gold coin donation
Organised by: Marsden Bay Garden Club
Contacts: Barbara Turner 09 4330389 Maureen Donaldson 09 4320586
Sat. 6 June
9-1pm Waipu Hall Market
In Coronation Hall: A real country market – Fruit and veges, plants, produce, handcrafts – always a great selection. Every first Saturday of the month
To book a stall phone Rosemary 09 4318043
9-12pm Arbor day Tree Planting
The Bream Bay Coastal Care Group will plant 200 pohutukawa on the ridge to the west of the Ruakaka Village. ALL WELCOME!
Meet in Peter Snell Rd. opp. Tamingi St. Ruakaka Bring a spade.
Morning tea provided.
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Improve your digital photography with Peter Grant
13 and 14 June 9am -1pm
$150 Maximum of 5 persons, Ideally,
students bring a digital SLR camera and laptop
to register pg@pgpix.com or ring (09) 434-4531
Peter Grant has been working internationally as a professional photographer for 19 years. His photography courses are designed to improve the technical skills of the students and broaden their creative horizons.
Students will also learn fundamental Photoshop skills and upload their photographs to the students’ pages on Peter Grant´s web site, www.pgpix.com |
The course starts with an explanation of the manual camera controls, lens aperture and shutter speed followed by practical exercises, handouts and a review of what has been covered.
“Once students understand how to use their cameras manually and why to choose one exposure over another, then the creative work begins,”Peter said. “Firstly they´ll be pushed to approach a subject in a photojournalistic way, shooting the same thing five different ways. Next we’ll watch something going on and work out the best place and/or time to shoot the action and look at how to tell a story with one photograph.”
The course will also cover portraits, macro, textural and landscape photography. Finally Peter will reveal some of his wilder creative techniques. |
Sat 13 June Mid Winter Dinner
Waipu Golf Club
Waipu Golf Club SH 1 Waipu (0)9 432 0259 email |
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Waipu Family Market and “Jane’s Caf√©”
Genuine local producers and artisans
with on site Café serving fine food.
This new Waipu market is focused on quality local product
- It is a must to explore. The owners are hoping to grow it to a more regular market.
Stall holders contact Rosie 09 432 0057 or Jane 09 432 1737
Vegetables & Produce ~ Honey & Olive Oil ~ Plants & Flowers ~ Sour Dough Bread
Mexican Food ~ German Sausages~ Indian Spices ~ Boutique Wines
Local Arts ~ Face Painting ~ Buskers |
 Local Growers Bob and Sylvia |
Wed 17 June Ruakaka Races Where the Surf meets the Turf
Ruakaka racecourse is home to Whangarei Racing Club and boasts expansive ocean views and hosts nine meetings per season.
The racing surface has a well-earned reputation as New Zealand’s finest ‘all weather’ track. The reliability of the racing surface makes Ruakaka popular with trainers outside the area who base themselves here during the winter months. Access to the beautiful beach to train on makes the racecourse unique, hence its logo: “Where the turf meets the surf!”
11.40am-4.40 pm approx
Information from Karen Houlihan Mobile: 0274 334 498.
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7pm Sat 20 June Ladies Night at Artform – Country Women’s Constitutional Evening
Doors open 6.30pm, event starts at 7.30
Tickets available: at Waipu Lotto, Waipu Chemist and The Thistle $15pp (Lucky Door Prizes)
Proceeds to the Cancer Society
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Wonderfully Hilarious and informative
Exploration of women’s health
for women of all stages and ages
Bookings:
Fae Allen 09 432 0710 Email
Cath Worthy 09 432 0455
Jenny Aspen 09 432 0710
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Indian Cooking Workshop with Sumitra
Tues 23 June 11-3pm
You have tasted her food at the Waipu markets, now let her teach you how to make it yourself.
Waipu Presbyterian Church Hall Cost $45 plus $10 ingredients.
To book please ring Sumitra on 021 210 8252
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GoodGround Children’s Competition
Find the Dog Competition
The goodGround dog, will be visiting a shop in Waipu during July.
All children under 12 years can fill out an entry form from goodGround Real Estate telling us where Dubdub is and go in the draw to win a meat pack.
The competition closes on 31 July.
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A History of Tartan
26 June – 24 July
As part of the festivities of Tartan Week in Waipu and Winter@Waipu, the Waipu Museum is hosting an exhibition. Come and visit while you are in town!
Sat 27th June 11am Pipe Band Parades in Waipu
Sat 27th 1-4pm Genealogy/Family History Afternoon
Whangarei Genealogy Group, will be holding a Genealogy/Family History Afternoon to be held in the Waipu Caledonian Society’s Rooms in the Caledonian Park. If you would like to know more on researching your family history, then come and have a look.
WAIPU GAMES HISTORY PROJECT
During the genealogy afternoon, there will be an opportunity for you to bring old photos of the Waipu Games and documents or articles that would be ideal for the Waipu Games History Project – the telling of the story of the Games. You will not have to worry about those precious photos being away from your possession as we will be able to scan them for you while you wait. If you are not able to be there, but you would like to contribute, please contact Noel Robinson in Auckland, 92781834 or Noel.Robinson@manukau.govt.nz or Wayne Laurence in Whangarei, 4372881 or wayne@bydand.co.nz Your contributions will be much appreciated and will help to tell the story of Waipu and the Games.
Sat. 27 June Waipu’s Tribute to Robbie Burns at Waipu RSA
Organised by Clan McLean and the Caledonian Society. A Clan event – but all welcome.
Waipu RSA, Nova Scotia Drive, Waipu
We have decided it would be fitting to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Robbie as all of Scotland and Scots all around the world will be doing the same. We will have a lovely meal catered for and the price is $35 ‚Äì pre book your tickets by contacting Katrine McLean on 0-9-4239145 or kayzee@xtra.co.nz or Delia Walker on 432 1514 or cally65@xtra.co.nz ‚Äì also you will be able to prepay by paying by direct debit – 12-3099-0694105-00 Waipu Caledonian Society ‚Äì ref. dinner. You may post to PO Box 34 Waipu 0545 ‚Äì or give it to Delia when you see her on duty in the Waipu Library. Whichever way ‚Äì we look forward to seeing you for a great evening.
10am Kirkin’ o the Tartan
Waipu Presbyterian Church hosts this service where a you are invited to wear the Tartan to Church – a way of celebrating the Scottish spirit that was once surpressed through the banning of wearing tartan. So wear your kilts, tartan skirts, scarves ‚Äì and for the Clans to carry their banners, lead by Pipe Major Fraser Sim into the Church for a festive time.
Midday Waipu Highland Dancing Competitions
Held in in the Waipu Coronation Hall – come and watch!
11am 28th June Midwinter Swim
Get dressed up (or down) and do the wild thing – treats for those who brave the Bream Bay waters….
Marsden Cove Waterline Cafe
Mid winter Soup and Swim
Marina 8 Rauiri Drive Ruakaka
Jump into the Canal outside Waterline Caf√© – free soup for those who do the wild thing and brave the waters.
Waipu Cove Midwinter Swim
“Whatever You Fancy” Dress Theme (wetsuits allowed!!)
Calling all … brave hearted * slightly crazy * thrill-seeking frivolous * partially numb * diehards for a refreshing dip in the ocean at Waipu Cove
Registration at Clubrooms from 10.30am
Donation of $5 supports your local Waipu Surf Lifesaving Club.
Afterwards The Beachhouse Restaurant is offering a special lunch price – mussel & shrimp fritters or local waipu sausages with bubble & squeak $12.50 a free coffee thrown in for swimmers. All are welcome to enjoy the special lunch price! Yummo!
5pm 28th June Midwinter – Choral Evensong at St Peters, Waipu
A traditional Anglican Choral Evensong at St Peters church on Sunday June 28th at 5.00.p.m. Lachie MacLean will be playing and conducting
A choir rehearsal at 2.30 pm in church that afternoon – all those interested in singing, just come along
Wed 1 July International Tartan Day
Wear your tartan to town
Complimentary sample taste of Haggis for shoppers at the Waipu Butchery
Complimentary shortbread for those wearing tartan
6am – 10am Classic Hits Breakfast Show
Classic Breakfast will once again be broadcasting from Café 45 in Waipu.
Join them for breakfast – no snow this year – but there will be other fun things in store….
Thursday 2 July Wimbledon Day in Waipu Main street
Friday 3 July Royal Day in Waipu Main Street
9-1pm Sat. 4 July Waipu Hall Market
In Coronation Hall: A real country market – Ffruit and veges, plants, produce, handcrafts – always a great selection. Every first Saturday of the month
To book a stall phone Rosemary 09 4318043
Waipu Pipe Band Parades in Main street approx 11am
to celebrate Tartan Week
Sat 4 July The Clachan A Choin Ball
Hosted by Waipu Museum and featuring the Celtic Flyers band who performed at the Celtic Festival. Tickets from the Museum, on sale from 2 June – Organise your table of 10 |
TARTAN WEEK IN WAIPU
Sat. 27 June – Sat. 4 July
Wear your tartan – get a bargain in the shops – Complimentary shortbread at many stores for those wearing the tartan.
 Waipu Pharmacy
 Waipu Highland Band
 We all celebrate tartan day
 Classic Hits 96FM

7.30 pm Sat 4 July
The Clachan A Choin Ball
The Celtic Flyers who were a huge success at the Waipu Celtic Festival.
Dancing – A touch of tradition and some Hot Celtic rock ‚Äì you‚Äôll be guaranteed to have a
reel ball.
• Delicious supper
• Cash Bar
• Haggis Ceremony
• Vans (or pumpkins) available for a safe journey home
Tickets $35 each on sale from 2 June.
Available from Waipu Museum
36 The Centre, Waipu, Phone 09 432 0746
Phone and Internet sales available with credit card
Reserved seating available for tables of 10.

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Fri 10/Sat 11 July Ruakaka Races
Where the Surf meets the Turf
Ruakaka racecourse is home to Whangarei Racing Club and boasts expansive ocean views and hosts nine meetings per season.
The racing surface has a well-earned reputation as New Zealand’s finest ‘all weather’ track. The reliability of the racing surface makes Ruakaka popular with trainers outside the area who base themselves here during the winter months. Access to the beautiful beach to train on makes the racecourse unique, hence its logo: “Where the turf meets the surf!”
11.40am-4.40 pm approx
Information from Karen Houlihan Mobile: 0274 334 498. |
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11/12 July Bream Bay
Golf Classic Competition
Waipu Golf Club SH 1 Waipu (0)9 432 0259 email |
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Take a moment to … catch your breath…
Sunday 12 July @ 9.30am – 12.00pm
An invitation to stop for a morning and remember what it feels like to breathe fully and truly relax.
Together we’ll experience correct breathing, learn breathing techniques to change your mind state,
practice relaxation methods to release tension in a beautiful environment that will replenish you.
More about Trudy
Venue: Waipu Cove Surf Lifesaving Clubrooms $30 – book with Trudy Ryan 432 1386 |
Learn to Breathe…
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Indian Cooking Workshop with Sumitra
Tues 14 July 11-3pm
You have tasted her food at the Waipu markets, now let her teach you how to make it yourself.
Waipu Presbyterian Church Hall
Cost $45 plus $10 ingredients.
To book please ring Sumitra on 021 210 8252
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Plays and Platters with Bogwood Productions
6pm Sat 18 July + 6pm Sun 19 July
Three short comedy dramas from one of the UK’s leading dramatists Michael Frayn – probably best known for ‘Noises Off.’
‘Alarms’, ‘Look Away Now ‘ and ‘The Messenger’s Assistant’ will collectively be performed as ‘Re – Frayns’ and the company, directed by Huw Turner, will consist of Robert Spriggs, Loraine Rowlands, Nick Green, Andy Wallam, Terri Donaldson, Sally Leftley and Alison Turner.
At Artform Restaurant in Waipu $50/head for the show and meal
Tickets from Waipu Off Licence from 22 June
- eftpos or cash (no tickets on the night)
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Sunday 19 July 10-2pm
Waipu Family Market
Genuine local producers and artisans
with on site Café serving fine food.
This new Waipu market is focused on quality local product
- It is a must to explore. The owners are hoping to grow it to a more regular market.
Stall holders contact Rosie 09 432 0057 or Jane 09 432 1737
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The Bream Bay News Poetry Competition
Its on again we decided this was too good a thing to let die.
Email your poems to:breambaynews@xtra.co.nz or post them to The Bream Bay News, RD2, Waipu 0582 before Friday 17 July 2009.
The prize winners will be announced at a special poetry night at Café 45 in Waipu starting 7pm on Montana Poetry Day, Friday 24 July. |
There will be a $50 book voucher prize for each of three different groups:
- primary school age children
- secondary school students
- adults.
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7pm 24 July National Poetry Day in Waipu
Announcement of the winners of the Bream Bay News Poetry Competition.
Bring your favourite poems to read – fun, serious, thoughtful, naughty…
Café 45 by the Four Square in Waipu
Cost: $15 pp‚Ä® for coffee and desert
Bookings: 09 4320323 put your name down at Café 45, so they have an idea of numbers 
Contact: Rosemary Neave 09 4321234 |
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Winter@Waipu Wine and Cheese
29 July 7pm at Waipu RSA
Hosted by: Pernod Ricard & Waipu Four Square
(brands include: Montana, Corbans, Duetz, Church Rd, Jacobs Creek plus many more)
- Basic wine appreciation information.
- Excellent wine specials for orders placed on the night.
- Wine and cheese samples included in price.
- One lucky ticket holder will win a great prize on the night!!
- This type of course information would normally cost $90 per person
Cost: $10 per head Tickets from the RSA or Waipu Four Square, seats are limited!
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Fri. 31 July Ruakaka Races
Where the Surf meets the Turf
Ruakaka racecourse is home to Whangarei Racing Club and boasts expansive ocean views and hosts nine meetings per season.
The racing surface has a well-earned reputation as New Zealand’s finest ‘all weather’ track. The reliability of the racing surface makes Ruakaka popular with trainers outside the area who base themselves here during the winter months. Access to the beautiful beach to train on makes the racecourse unique, hence its logo: “Where the turf meets the surf!”
11.40am-4.40 pm approx
Information from Karen Houlihan Mobile: 0274 334 498.
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Sat. 1 August 9-1pm
Waipu Hall Market
In Coronation Hall: A real country market – Ffruit and veges, plants, produce, handcrafts – always a great selection. Every first Saturday of the month
To book a stall phone Rosemary 09 4318043
Waipu Barrow and Boot Sale
Your chance to spring clean – and raise some cash for yourself, your family or your community group. $5/stall
Trash or Treasure ? Spring Cleaning TIME!! Convert some CASH!!!
- clean out the toy box
- clean out the garage
- clean out the wardrobe
- fill up your barrow or car boot and come to the Village
- bring your cash to buy treasure
Where: Main street of Waipu and Caledonian Park
When: 9am-12pm
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Waipu Winter Wellness Series
Walk the Talk ! - Annabelle White does it … you will love it! - A Nordic Walking Taster
Every Monday, 4pm, 29th June until 3rd August ($10), Barbara 4320386
Out and about! – Discover the Brynderwyns 3- hour walk from Massey Road to Waipu Cove
Sunday, 5th of July, 8am ($ 5) Barbara 4320386
Sunday, 2nd of August, 8am ($5) Barbara 4320386
Fat Attack! – Don’t let the Winter Blues win – Fitness, Fun, Form
Every Monday, 1pm-2pm, (from $10) 29 June until 3 August Barbara 4320386
Every Tuesday, 5.30-6.30 pm (from $10) 30 June until 4 August Barbara 4320386
Time out – you deserve it! …. an evening for relaxation and wellbeing
Friday, 7th August 6pm – 9pm, ($20)
Core Control – Pilates for Beginners
Every Monday, 5pm, 29 June until 3 August, (from $10) |
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Posted by Rosemary on March 2, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Last weekend we spend a great afternoon at Tara Lodge in Mangawhai listening to the Nairobi Trio. What a great way to spend an afternoon – lazing on the grass in the sun with a picnic. Watch out for their programme of events next summer. Last one of this summer is the Great Gatsby Garden Party 21 March 2010. Read more
Posted by Rosemary on January 18, 2010 · Leave a Comment
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
Posted by Rosemary on December 18, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Mangawhai Farmers Market
Mangawhai is a 25 minute drive along the coast from Waipu where I live – last Saturday we decided to head off to the Mangawhai Farmers Market. Read more |
Posted by Rosemary on October 17, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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
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Posted by Rosemary on September 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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.
Posted by Rosemary on September 2, 2009 · 1 Comment

Najas Garden Centre and Cafe
Naja Garden Centre at Mangawhai Heads specialises in quality coastal plants- and with the added attraction of a gift shop and café making great coffee, it is a must for gardeners to visit.
Naja Garden Centre has been operating since 1981, and has built its reputation on giving great advice and really knowing about plants, what we need in our coastal environment.
They have won heaps of awards, and as a local family owned business, they have that special X factor, that you know you are talking to people who know about plants, not just about sales.
Owners, Terry and Sue Poynter together with daughter Shannon, aim to serve the local and wider community by providing the best quality products, professional and helpful advice and superb, friendly service.
Visit the website Naja Garden Centre
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