Entertainment

Funds available for creatives

Do you, or someone you know, have a creative project in mind but need funding to get it off the ground? The Creative Communities Scheme could help you! But be quick,... Read More

The hunt is on

The annual Easter egg hunt is on once more this Sunday at the Katikati Bird Gardens, so grab the kids and bunny hop them out to pick up some tasty chocolate treats. There... Read More

Action-packed night of speedway

Speedway fans are in for an action-packed night on Saturday with the rescheduled North Island Sprint Car Champs and South Pacific Super Saloon and 6-shooter Champs... Read More

From the gloom into the spotlight

Content warning: This article contains discussions of mental health and suicide. She will make her hometown premiere at Baycourt Monday, and it will be a special... Read More

Get down and bluesy this Easter

A hurricane warning is in place for Classic Flyers Museum this Easter weekend, with jazz enthusiasts expected to dance up a storm at the National Jazz Festival... Read More

Irish flavour in the Jazz Lounge

Jazz fans will have the chance to enjoy some jazz-influenced tunes sung with a lovely Irish brogue in this year's National Jazz Festival, thanks to Irish expat... Read More

Hot cross buns and books

The logistics are mind-blowing. And while it's a book fair, it's as much about numbers as it is about books. Picture two cool stores with the proportions of a football... Read More

Take one, leave one is a hit

As an avid reader, Hairini's Karen Williamson jumped at the chance to set up a neighbourhood book exchange outside her front gate six months ago. The bright yellow... Read More

All roads lead to Gore

For 23 years she was the Sunday morning voice of Village Radio, a friend to the city's elderly and lonely. They loved her company, they loved her music and they... Read More

‘Pap power’

He introduces himself as Mr Sausage - a name well-earned and well respected. 'I barbecue sausages for 300 kids in just a couple of hours,” Mr Sausage says... Read More

Tots in tune with the environment

They may be just three or four years old, but the children of Katikati Kindergarten are helping to feed their local community and learning to protect and enhance... Read More

Te Puna Country Fair

A relaxing day of country fun for the whole family is on offer at Te Puna School's 2018 Country Fair on March 17, from 10am-2pm. It will be jam-packed with fun... Read More