Waipu’s first Ride-on Mower Race
Story and Photos by Sandra K. Bogart 040210©
Waipu farmers Nigel Bradley and Steve McClure were chewing the cud one day over our dry summer when they might have been mowing – if there had been any grass.
Missing the fun of their ride-on mowers, they cut up a plan to gather other locals together for a ride-on mower race, hoping that the idea might grow into a summer season of ride on racing.
After three heats of five laps, – and no clear winners – the women had a go after the main event (along with cross dresser Paul Sheehan) and the afternoon finished off with a children’s bike race.
If you are interested in participating in a summer series of ride on mower racing now or please contact Nigel Bradley on (09) 432-0466 or Steve McClure on (09) 432-0843.
New Easter Carnival at Waipu
Waipu Primary PTA are organising the first Easter Carnival and it is guaranteed to be a fantastic, colourful, community event that will offer a fun and entertaining day out for all.
All proceeds will go to the primary school as it will raise valuable funds to purchase resources while bringing together our community, parents, pupils, local businesses and visitors to support and celebrate what the wonderful Waipu and Bream Bay area have to offer!
If you are a community group looking for new members or further exposure please contact us so we can see how we can help you through the waipu carnival!
Why not join in the fun! Contact them to see how you or your group can be involved, and lets make this another great annual Waipu event.
Waipu Christmas Carols 2009
The Sunday before Christmas Waipu was once again the venue for what must be the most enthusiastic carol service in New Zealand. Lauchie McLean has conducted the choir and band for many years and people come from Dargaville, Whangarei, Rodney – 80 in the choir and a band to match.¬ Joan Kennaway and others said it was the best ever. Read more
Waipu Highland Games – the heavyweights
2009 Waipu Highland Games
These photos have been posted on flicker Рits a great collection of photos of the heavyweight competition by Kris  РIrkstyle on Flicker.
Here is a report of the Competition and the results from the Caledonian Newsletter:
2010 Waipu Games: New Zealand Highland Games Championships Read more
Christmas Parade – time to get working on a float!
Waipu is proud to have its Christmas parade on Christmas Eve - it is the beginning of the summer holidays, and many holiday makers begin their summer break by joining the crowds in Waipu. 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 does Movember 09
Movember kicks off its fourth annual campaign in New Zealand, rallying men to grow moustaches for the month of November to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and depression. In New Zealand, funds raised by Movember will benefit the Cancer Society and the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, these organisations are dedicated to fighting prostate cancer and depression in adult men of all ages.
And of course Waipu is not to be left out of this event and Richard and friends have organised a local team “Waipu Mo Team” Read more
Whiskey Tasting in Waipu
Michael Fraser Milne from Whisky Galore in Christchurch will conduct the tasting, an in-depth, regional look at this most complex and wonderful nectar. Michael is a importer and distributor of fine whiskies and a “Keeper of the Quaich” and conducts whisky tastings throughout NZ.
7.30pm 14 October 2009
Waipu Coronation Hall
Organised by Waipu Off Licence
$45 pp
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.
Mangawhai Activity Zone – model for Waipu?
Where do the children play….
Just came across this great Utube clip of the planned Mangawhai Activity Zone - park, BMX, skateboards and more – fantastic initiative I hope Waipu can learn from.
