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Summer Photographic Competition |
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'Akaroa on Holiday' Summer Photographic Competition |
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Akaroa & the Bays is one of New Zealand's best kept secrets. Swimmers, sailors, sunbathers, hikers and sightseers find this area geologically unique. We are inviting you to submit photos that best capture the essence of Akaroa on Holiday! For a full list of the prizes and the entry form go to 'more information'. |
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Summer Exhibition |
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'Akaroa on Holiday' Exhibition at the Akaroa Museum |
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Fittingly, the summer exhibition at the Akaroa Museum is focused on Akaroa as a holiday destination, for day-trippers, campers, bach-owners, and convalescents. Titled 'Akaroa on Holiday' the exhibition includes a variety of holiday-related objects: souvenir china from the early 20th century, including many examples of the famous Pompey Penguin range; swimsuits from 50 years ago; bach items; and many images of holiday-makers enjoying the unique charms of Akaroa through a century and a half. |
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21 January-15 February |
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Exhibition at the Little River Gallery-On the Wing |
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A kaleidoscope of texture, light and the intertwining relationship between 3D and 2D, sees a rare freedom of work with flight as its common theme. Three artists, each in their own individual and unique way, are inspired to share the myriad fantasies of flight……that vibrant sense of complete freedom that we ground dwellers can only but imagine and dream of. Sheila Brown, Merv Sarson & Rae West. |
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8 & 9 February |
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Akaroa Golf Club 2 Day Tournament |
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Akaroa Golf Club, 50 yrs & Over Men’s & Women’s 2 Day Tournament, Wed 8th & Thurs 9th February, Entry Fee $40, Entries wth Index by 1/2/2012 to: akaroagolf@xtra.co.nz
Akaroa Golf Club is situated on Pawsons Valley Road, Duvauchelle. 10 minutes drive from Akaroa. This delightful 18 hole golf course occupies 28 hectares of undulating country at the head of the picturesque Akaroa Harbour. This course has long been considered one of the most scenic in Canterbury. |
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Saturday 11 February |
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The Eastern play at the Hill Top Tavern |
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9pm start. Free entry and free camping/van parking. The Eastern are a string band that roars like a punk band, that swings like a gospel band, that drinks like a country band, that works like a bar band, that hopes like folk singers, and sings love songs like union songs, and writes union songs like love songs, and wants to slow dance and stand on tables, all at the same time. Whether roaring as their big six piece string band or swinging the lonesome ballads as a two piece and averaging over 200 shows a year, The Eastern can hold it down in all settings for all comers. |
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Sunday 12 February, Sunday 11 March, Sunday 15 April, Saturday 2 June |
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'Fresh from the Wharf' Cooking Class at the Akaroa Cooking School |
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Seafood, seafood and more seafood. We head down to the end of the wharf to see what the boat has brought in and head back to the school to learn how to create some fabulous dishes with the fresh bounty. Book in with them now for 'Fresh from the Wharf'. A long lunch at the dining table will be served savouring every dish from the class with matching NZ wines. You will leave with all of the recipes from the day and all participants need to bring are their culinary interest and an appetite. Classes cost $195 including all food and wine. |
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Sunday 12 February |
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Classical Jazz Duo-Cathy Irons & Barry Brinson |
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A Classical Jazz & Romantic concert by Musicians: Cathy Irons (violin) & Barry Brinson (piano) with Works by: Kreisler, Massenet, Elgar, Gershwin, Autumn Leaves, Fly me to the Moon and more...
Time: 3pm, Venue: St Peters Church, Akaroa, Tickets: $20 door sales or presales $18 www.eventfinder.co.nz
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Saturday 18 February, Friday 6 April |
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'The Ultimate BBQ'-Cooking Class at the Akaroa Cooking School |
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This class is a must for those of you looking to completely upgrade their BBQ skills and learn how to cook a new repertoire of delicious BBQ recipes. The cooking school chefs will run through the BBQ essentials including great produce, what to look for and where to source it. They will also demonstrate the best techniques to cook produce such as chicken, lamb, beef and most importantly how to cook the perfect steak. They will also show you how to use the hot smoker and demonstrate on some freshly caught fish and pork chipolatas. It's thirsty work with the BBQ so there will be plenty of matching local beer and wines to help quench the palate throughout the day. The day begins at 10am for coffee and pastries and will conclude around 4pm. This is our last BBQ class for the summer season - limited spaces $195 including all food, wine and recipes. |
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Sunday 19 February |
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La Grande Swim |
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La Grande Swim is the fourth race in the hugely successful State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series. Choose to take part in one of four achievable swim distances on the day including the 200m State OceanKids, ‘Give It A Go’ 300m swim, ‘Step It Up' 1000m swim or the more challenging ‘I’m Going Long’ 2.8km swim around the Bay. The State La Grande swim is Christchurch’s largest open water swimming event (now in Akaroa!) so why not come and be part of something special. Every entrant receives a free pair of State goggles*, swim cap and goody pack with their entry. |
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Friday 24 February |
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Paul Ubana Jones Plays at the Hill Top Tavern |
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8pm, $15 cover charge. Born in London to a Yorkshire mother and a Nigerian father, Paul Ubana Jones was playing guitar by the age of 11, beginning a three decade career that would see him crossing continents and recording seven albums of mostly original songs.
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 Akaroa District Promotions | 80 Rue Lavaud | Akaroa | Phone 03 304 7816 |
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