Calender of Upcoming Events
Motueka River Raft Challenge
When: Monday, February 6th, Starts 1.00pm
Where: Motueka River Alexander and Motueka Bridge
Details: Starts 0.5km downstream from the Alexandra Bridge (west bank) and ends on the upstream side of the Motueka River bridge. An after-challenge function will be held at the Motueka bridge from 4pm to 7pm with prize-giving, food stalls, some childrens entertainment and music. There are many prize categories and the first one over the line may not neccesarily win the big prize. It is an adult event (18 years and over) designed for fun, team-building and to enjoy a summers day in one of Motueka's scenic spots. It will be a great day for spectators too. Bring the the family, friends and a picnic and enjoy a summers day at the Motueka River. Organised by Our Town Motueka. For details, contact Jacqui Taylor on 528 4488 or ourtownmotueka@xtra.co.nz
Motueka RDA information evening
When: Tuesday February 7th & Thursday February 9th, 9am - 12.30pm
Where: RDA grounds, College Street
Details: Riding for the Disabled invites you to an information/induction morning. An opportunity to see a demonstration of the work we do and how you could help. Refreshments and a chat to staff and volunteers. Info: 528 0404.
Great Taste Trail meeting
When: Wednesday February 8th, 6.00pm
Where: Conference Room, Top 10 Holiday Park, Fearon Street
Details: For anyone interested in helping the great new cycle trail extended from Mapua to Motueka and Riwaka. Details here »
Official opening of the Wharf Road walkway
When: Saturday, February 11th, 11.30am
Where: Walking from the roundabout to Link Park (Port Motueka)
Details: Keep Motueka Beautiful invites everyone to celebrate the completion of the walkway beside Wharf Road, with a BBQ at Link Park. All welcome to acknowledge the great work of Bob Cooke and his helpers.
Recreation Centre 25th birthday
When: Tuesday, February 14th
Where: Recreation Centre
Details: Call in for some birthday cake and look at what is currently on offer for the community. (The big birthday celebration cabaret will take place on May 19th.)
Motueka Community Board meeting
When: Tuesday, February 14th, 4.00pm
Where: TDC meeting room, Hickmott Place
Details: Begins with the half-hour public forum where you can have your say. All welcome.
Kaiteriteri Beach Fun Day
When: Wednesday, February 15th, 5pm - 7pm
Where: Kaiteriteri Beach
Details: Free family fun on the beach including spot prices, tug of war, sandcastle competition and much more!
Active Movement Babytime Special
When: Friday, February 17th, 10am
Where: Motueka Library
Details: Join Jenny, Early Childhood Advisor from Sport Tasman, for a fun, free session of Active Movement for 2 year olds and younger and their caregivers. No prior booking required. Contact Mary 528 1047
Country Music Celebration
When: Saturday & Sunday, February 18th & 19th
Where: Marchwood Park
Details: Presented by the Motueka Country Music Club. Free entry. Saturday: Backing Band Provided for "Walk up Mic" starting 10am to 5pm. Must be country and bring 4 chord sheets. Free concert at 7pm. Guest artists. Excellent backing band. Bring your own chair/chillybins and enjoy. Sunday: Gospel only. 10am to 1pm. Morning and afternoon teas and sausage sizzle available both days. Come along and join in two days of great country music. For further info phone 528 0987.
An Evening with Author Grant Bryan
When: Monday, February 20th, 5.30pm
Where: Motueka Library
Details: A local author discusses his book 'Out of nowhere'.
Bike Wise family fun ride
When: Saturday, February 25th, 1.00pm
Where: Starts Motueka Skate Park
Details: This is a fun event open to young and old. Hop onto your bike and join us for a social ride. This event is all about celebrating cycling.
Dressage Group event
When: Sunday, February 26th, starts 9.00am
Where: Marchwood Park
Details: The third event in this summer series of dressage. Details ».
Motueka A&P Assoc Show-Hunter and Show-Jumping Show
When: Sunday, February 26th, starts 9.00am
Where: Marchwood Park
Details: The Schedule includes everything from Training to Open/High Points, and all classes attract prizemoney. The grounds will be irrigated. Details ».
Children's Day in Motueka
When: Sunday, March 4th
Where: Various places around Motueka
Details: A special day when organisations and businesses will stage or promote a variety of activities for our children. Organise a morning tea, a neighbours street party, take kids fishing or play games in our reserves, get young people and older people involved in organising outdoor or indoor games. There are heaps of ideas, resources, fliers and other information and by registering your activity on the website you can get lots of freebies for children. Check out the website www.childrensday.org.nz. More information to come in February.
Charity cricket match
When: Sunday, March 4th
Where: Memorial Park
Details: The 2nd charity cricket match, featuring many of the town's best known personalities. The selected charity will be the Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital to assist in subsidising the imminent extensions, and also the Food Bank.
Community & Whanau meeting
When: Wednesday, March 7th, noon
Where: Community House, Decks Reserve
Details: For anyone wanting to make and keep contact with community groups and find out what each other is doing. All welcome. More information »
Muddy Buddy
When: Sunday, March 18th
Where: Moutere Inlet
Details: Mud-packed adventure fun run for all abilities around the Inlet mud flats. Tackle the course in teams of two or in larger teams as a family. Children under 10 to be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Course is designed for children aged 5+. The course includes some crawling obstacles, which should guarantee faces full of mud.
If you have an event you want added to this page, and it's open to the public, then please let us know here »
